MARCH 2000 OBITUARIES - Calcasieu Parish, LA Area AS PRINTED IN THE LAKE CHARLES AMERICAN PRESS ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ The following obits were taken from the Lake Charles American Press (LCAP). There is an index for 2000 which may help you locate a name quicker. The Lake Charles American Press has granted permission for the obituaries to be archived by the USGenWeb Project. They assume no responsibility in the accuracy of the information. They print only what is furnished to them by the indicated funeral home. They have been arranged alphabetically by surname. The date beside the newspaper abbreviation is the date it was printed. This information has been placed at this site by Margaret Rentrop Moore, host of the Calcasieu Parish, LA USGenWeb Project. Contact Margaret Moore at mmoore@usunwired.net ADAMS, Samuel L. LCAP 3/31/2000 BEAUMONT, Texas -- Funeral services for Samuel Leon Adams, 86, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 1, in Forest Lawn Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne Rhodes will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today. Mr. Adams died Wednesday, March 29, 2000, in a Beaumont hospital. He was a native of Beaumont and attended South Park High School and Beaumont Junior College and graduated from Texas A&M University in 1937 with a degree in engineering. He joined Gulf States Utilities in 1938 and retired in 1978 as a senior vice president and a member of the board of directors; he continued to work for the company as a consultant. Survivors include two daughters, Diane Adams of Houston and Karen Tucker of Port Arthur; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 530 N. Main St., Beaumont, TX 77701; the Humane Society of Southeast Texas, 2050 Spindletop Ave., Beaumont, TX 77705; or to the charity of one's choice, the family said. ADDISON, John Sr. LCAP 3/16/2000 Funeral services for John Addison Sr., 70, will be at noon Friday, March 17, in Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert Owns will officiate. Burial will be in Jenkins Family Cemetery in Basile under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Friday. Mr. Addison died Wednesday, March 8, 2000, in his residence. A native of Magnolia, Miss., he had resided in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a member of Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Jacqualin Addison of Lake Charles; three sons, John Addison Jr. of Lake Charles, Rodrick Wayne Addison of Austin, Texas, and Michael James Addison of Anchorage, Alaska; one step-daughter, Donelle Valyon of Lake Charles; one sister, Mary Lee Torrence of Magnolia; and one brother, David Addison of Magnolia. ADDISON, John Sr. LCAP 3/10/2000 Funeral arrangements for John Addison Sr., 70, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in his residence. ALEXANDER, Patricia Ann, Mrs. LCAP 3/3/2000 LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral services for Mrs. Patricia Ann ''Tee'' Alexander, 42, of Jennings will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 4, in Faith Community Baptist Church. The Rev. Raymond Young will officiate. Burial will be in Benevolent Cemetery in Jennings under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. A wake will be from 5 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Alexander died at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. A lifelong resident of Jennings, she attended Jennings High School. She was a member of the Faith Community Baptist Church, where she served as the choir director and a Praise Team leader. Survivors include her husband, Allen Joseph Alexander; one daughter, Kimberly Carmel Lavan of Jennings; one son, Edward L. Lavan of Houston; two stepdaughters, Joyce Alexander of Lafayette and Alma Gant of Jennings; two stepsons, Cuttrel Alexander of Lafayette and Mark Gant of Jennings; two sisters, Brenda Williams and Donna Bates, both of Jennings; three brothers, Joseph Martin of Jennings, Wallace Thomas Jr. of Compton, Calif. and Kelvin Thomas of Korea; her father, Thomas Wallace Sr. of Port Arthur, Texas; and one grandchild. ANDERSON, Margie LCAP 3/28/2000 Funeral arrangements for Margie Anderson will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Sunday. ANDERSON, Margie LCAP 3/31/2000 Memorial services for Margie Nell Anderson, 62, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1, in King's Funeral Home. She died Sunday, March 26, 2000, in the Jackson hospital. ANDREWS, Eleanor LCAP 3/19/2000 DRY CREEK - Funeral services for Eleanor Andrews, 81, were at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 18, in Dry Creek Bible Church. The Revs. U.A. Doiron and Robert Jones officiated. Burial was in Dry Creek Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Andrews died at 10:50 a.m. Thursday, March 16, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. A lifelong resident of Dry Creek, she was a member of Dry Creek Bible Church. She served for 15 years as the first secretary-treasurer for the church. She was a retired school teacher, having taught for 27 years. Survivors include one son, Kent Andrews of Kinder; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to Dry Creek Encampment, c/o Curt Iles, P.O. Box 580, Dry Creek, LA 70637, or to Camp Pearl, c/o the Rev. Don Barrett, P.O. Box 10, Reeves, LA 70658, the family said. ANDREWS, Eleanor LCAP 3/18/2000 DRY CREEK - Funeral services for Eleanor Andrews, 81, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 18, in Dry Creek Bible Church. The Revs. U.A. Doiron and Robert Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Dry Creek Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mrs. Andrews died at 10:50 a.m. Thursday, March 16, in a Lake Charles hospital. A life-long resident of Dry Creek, she was a member of Dry Creek Baptist Church. She served for 15 years as the first secretary/treasurer for the church. She was a retired school teacher, having taught for 27 years. Survivors include one son, Kent Andrews of Kinder; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to Dry Creek Encampment, C/O Curt Iles, P.O. Box 580, Dry Creek, LA 70637, or to Camp Pearl, C/O the Rev. Don Barrett, P.O. Box 10, Reeves, LA 70658, the family said. ANDRUS, Carry J. Sr. LCAP 3/5/2000 Funeral arrangements for Carry James Andrus Sr., 40, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Saturday in a Dallas hospital. ANDRUS, Kerry J. Sr. LCAP 3/6/2000 Funeral arrangements for Kerry James Andrus Sr., 40, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Saturday in a Dallas hospital. ANDRUS, Kerry J. Sr. LCAP 3/9/2000 Funeral services for Kerry James Andrus Sr., 40, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 10, in Woodberry United Congregational Church of Christ. The Rev. Elisha Tutson will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 6 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Andrus died at 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2000, in a Dallas hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he had lived here most of his life before moving to Dallas recently. He was a member of the Total Deliverance Worship Center in Dallas. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ernestine Bailey Andrus of Dallas; one daughter, Angelica S. Andrus of Lake Charles; Kerry James Andrus Jr. and Mackenzie Charles Andrus, both of Lake Charles; one stepson, Jonathan Brian Sheffield of Dallas; four sisters, Vickie Broussard, Camelia Fenner, Desiree Wheeler and Karen Fenner, all of Lake Charles; and his mother, Mrs. Mary Kennison Fenner of Lake Charles. ANGELO, Aron LCAP 3/30/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Aron Angelo, 79, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in an Alexandria hospital. ANGELO, Aron Sr. LCAP 3/31/2000 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Aron Angelo Sr., 79, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, in Thompson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery in Forest Hill. Mr. Angelo died at 12:24 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. ANNING, Mrs. Gladys O. LCAP 3/10/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Glady O. Anning, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 11, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. David Whitlock will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Anning died Thursday, March 9, 2000, at her residence. A native of Pollock, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1963, moving from Japan. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School and earned a B.S. degree in nursing from the University of Houston. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, James A. Anning Jr. of Dallas; one daughter, Carol Allen of Washington, D.C.; four sisters, Vivian Carpenter of Pollock and Leetha Montgomery, Reba Anthony and Jo Ann Hanks, all of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. ANTOINE, Otis Sr. LCAP 3/7/2000 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Otis Antoine Sr., 71, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 9, in St. Peter Baptist Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mr. Antoine died at 2:05 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2000, in the local hospital. ATKINSON, Mrs. Evelyn L. LCAP 3/1/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn Langlinais Atkinson, 78, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 2, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. Deacon Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mrs. Atkinson died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000, in her residence in Addis. A native of Nunez, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1960 and had moved to Addis four years ago. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is Brusly. Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn Bourgeois of Addis; one sister, Avia Theriot of Erath; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. BAILEY, Lionel B. LCAP 3/23/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Lionel B. "L.B." Bailey, 88, formerly of Rosepine, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 25, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Johnson-Bailey Cemetery in Rosepine. Arrangements are by Rundus Funeral Home of Broomfield, Colo. Mr. Bailey died Sunday, March 19, 2000, in Broomfield. BALLARD, Dewey H. LCAP 3/30/2000 WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Dewey Hampton Ballard, 56, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. Ben Fullington will officiate. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery in DeRidder. Visitation will be 5-10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Ballard died Wednesday, March 29, 2000, in a local care center. He was a native of DeRidder and moved from Lafayette to Lake Charles more than 20 years ago. He was a past member of the Police Chiefs Association. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Ballard of Lake Charles; one son, David H. Ballard of Lake Charles; one daughter, Nicole E. Ballard of Eureka Springs, Ark.; two brothers, James Hilton of Alexandria and Oscar Ballard of Des Moines, Iowa; one sister, Wadine Ballard Jones of Des Moines; his mother, Alma C. Hilton of Alexandria; and his father, Wade H. Ballard of Middleton, Tenn. BATES, Charles E. LCAP 3/22/2000 BATON ROUGE - Funeral services for Charles Earl Bates, 77, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 22, in Greenoaks Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Rayburn will officiate. Burial will be in Greenoaks Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Mr. Bates died at 2:47 p.m. Monday, March 20, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Clayton, N.Y., and a resident of Baton Rouge. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a retired jeweler. Survivors include his wife, Muriel Lemoine Bates; two daughters, Marsha Bates and Sandra Bates Ieyoub; one sister, Lucy Bates Hutchinson; one brother, Gary D. Bates; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Care of Louisiana, 9418 Brookline Ave., Suite C, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, the family said. BELLARD, Freddie J. LCAP 3/29/2000 Funeral services for Freddie James Bellard, 55, of Beaumont, Texas, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 30, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Bosman will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Bellard died Tuesday, March 28, 2000, in a Beaumont hospital. He was a native and longtime resident of Lake Charles and had lived in Beaumont for seven years. He was a graduate of Marion High School and was a self-employed television technician. Survivors include two sons, Brady Ryan Bellard of Sulphur and Chad Emmett Bellard of Houston; three daughters, Jennifer Virnay Higgins of Lake Charles, Tanja Gail Hebert of Houston and Kammie Elaine Bellard of Beaumont; one brother, Rickey Kurt Bellard of Lake Charles; one sister, Bonnie Roper of Lake Charles; and eight grandchildren. BELLON, Paul LCAP 3/27/2000 MOSS BLUFF - Funeral services for Paul Bellon, 84, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, in Moss Bluff First Baptist Church. Bros. Andy Buckley, Jack Tillory, Pershing Pitre and Jack Cliff will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park in Lake Charles under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today. Mr. Bellon died Sunday, March 26, 2000, in his residence. A native of Basile, he moved to Moss Bluff in 1952. He was chairman of the board of Directors of Jennings Production Credit Association for 21 years. He was a member of Louisiana Cattleman's Association, Gravity Drainage Board 8 for 12 years, 5th District advisory committee for Federal Immediate Credit Bank of New Orleans and Louisiana Rice Growers Association. He was a former member and deacon of Moss Bluff First Baptist Church and a member of Celebration Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Eggleston Bellon; two sons, Owen Ray Bellon and Norman Eggleston, both of Moss Bluff; and three sisters, Anise Vidrene of Basile, Lillie Mae Ashford of Kinder and Betty Joyce Edwards of Hickory, Miss. BELLON, Paul LCAP 3/28/2000 MOSS BLUFF - Funeral services for Paul Bellon, 84, will be at 11 a.m. today, March 28, in Moss Bluff First Baptist Church. Brothers Andy Buckley, Jack Tillory, Pershing Pitre and Jack Cliff will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Bellon died Sunday, March 26, 2000, in his residence. A native of Basile, he moved to Moss Bluff in 1952. He was chairman of the board of directors of Jennings Production Credit Association for 21 years. He was a member of the Louisiana Cattleman's Associa-tion, Gravity Drainage Board 8 for 12 years, Fifth District advisory committee for Federal Immediate Credit Bank of New Orleans and the Louisiana Rice Growers Association. He was a former member of and deacon at Moss Bluff First Baptist Church and was a member of Celebration Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Eggleston Bellon; two sons, Owen Ray Bellon and Norman Eggleston, both of Moss Bluff; three sisters, Anise Vidrene of Basile, Lillie Mae Ashford of Kinder and Betty Joyce Edwards of Hickory, Miss.; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Moss Bluff or to the building fund of Celebration Baptist Church in Moss Bluff, the family said. BENOIT, Gregory P. LCAP 3/5/2000 GUEYDAN - Funeral services for Gregory Paul Benoit, 37, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, March 6, from St. Peter's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Benoit died at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2000, in his residence. BENOIT, Harold L. LCAP 3/6/2000 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Harold Louis Benoit, 42, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. Benoit died at 7:20 a.m. Sunday, March 5, 2000, in a Jennings care center. BENOIT, Henrietta LCAP 3/13/2000 JENNINGS &emdash; Funeral arrangements for Henrietta Benoit, 78, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday in the Sulphur hospital. BERGEAUX, Dorothy M. LCAP 3/4/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Dorothy Miller Bergeaux, 61, will be at 1 p.m. today, March 4, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Revs. T.L. Herlong and Oris Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in Tee-Mamou Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Bergeaux died at 2:15 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. She was a native of Iota and a resident of Jennings. Survivors include her husband, Floyd Joseph Bergeaux; two sons, Kenneth Bergeaux of Tee-Mamou and Frederick Bergeaux of Longville; three daughters, Mrs. Francis (Becky) B. Meaux of Lake Arthur, Randy (Patricia) Dupre of Iota and Sarah B. Istre of Iowa, La.; two sisters, Mrs. Harold (Curtis) Miller of Iota and Mrs. J.C. (Vida) Miller of Sulphur; and nine grandchildren. BERGERON, Shirley A. LCAP 3/6/2000 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Shirley Ann Bergeron, 44, will be at 3 p.m. today, March 6, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim Mahoney will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mrs. Bergeron died Sunday, March 5, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Kinder, she lived in Moss Bluff. She was a member of Moss Bluff United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include one son, Nathan James Bergeron of Moss Bluff; three brothers; three sisters; and her mother, Edith L. Nixson of Moss Bluff. BIAGAS, Edna Mae LCAP 3/24/2000 Funeral services for Edna Mae "Black" Biagas, 55, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 25, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Goodly will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mrs. Biagas died Sunday, March 19, 2000. She was a native of Eunice and had lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church and the Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include two sons, Norman Biagas and John Biagas, both of Houston; one daughter, Melissa Henderson of Charleston, W.Va.; five sisters, Lorena Batiste of New Orleans and Theresa Semien, Rosella Guillory, Loritha Poullard and Rose Mary Shillow, all of Lake Charles; one half brother, Roger LaVergne Ceasar of Houston; and seven grandchildren. BIAGAS, Mrs. Edna LCAP 3/21/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Edna Mae Biagas, 55, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Sunday. BLANKENSHIP, Florence C. LCAP 3/9/2000 Funeral services for Florence C. Blankenship, 79, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, March 10, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Simon Palathingal will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, with a Dcripture service at 6:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Friday, in the funeral home. Mrs. Blankenship died Tuesday, March 7, 2000, in her residence. A native of Elgin, Ill., she has lived in Lake Charles for 40 years. She was a retired nurse at St. Patrick and Moss Regional hospitals. She and her late husband weree owner and operator of Blankenship Builders. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. She was a member of Loners on Wheels RV club. Survivors include her daughter, Marilyn Blankenship Woodcock of Lake Charles; her son, Charles Blankenship, of Lake Charles; two sisters, Hazel Johnston and Flora Cox, both of Elgin, Ill; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. BLOXOM, Audrey G., Mrs. LCAP 3/24/2000 Funeral services for Audrey Gray Bloxom, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 25, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Billings will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be 3-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Bloxom died Thursday, March 23, 2000, in a local care center. She was a native of Glenmora and lived in Lake Charles for 30 years. She was a member of Boulevard Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, John Bloxom of Sulphur; two daughters, Sally O'Keefe of Lake Charles and Mrs. Lloyd (Rose) Peloquin Sr. of DeQuincy; one sister, Mrs. Oland (Darsie) Derouen of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. BLUE, Jimmie LCAP 3/5/2000 Funeral arrangements for former Lake Charles resident Jimmie Lee, 58, of Los Angeles, will be announced by James Funeral Home. He died earlier this week in his residence. BLUE, Jimmie Lee LCAP 3/10/2000 Funeral services for Jimmie Lee Blue, 58, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11, in Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church. The Rev. Edward Blue Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Blue died Friday, March 3, 2000, in Los Angeles. He was a native of Rapides Parish and moved to California from Lake Charles in 1964. He was a graduate of Washington High School. Survivors include two brothers, Sam Blue Jr. and the Rev. Edward Blue Sr., both of Lake Charles; and three sisters, Eary Goins of Lake Charles and Louise Benoit and Annie Ruth Sams, both of Houston. BONNER, Amos W. Bill LCAP 3/17/2000 LEESVILLE - Amos W. Bill Bonner, 84, died Wednesday, March 15, 2000, in a Leesville care facility. Visitation will be 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 18, in Hixson Funeral Home. BOUDREAUX, N.L., Mrs. LCAP 3/5/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Mrs. Norman L. (Dorothy) Boudreaux, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 6, 2000, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary, in the Ruth Street funeral home. Mrs. Boudreaux died Friday, March 3, 2000, in Sulphur. She lived in the Sulphur area 22 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; four sons, Craig Gilbeaux of New Orleans, Keith Gilbeaux of Lake Charles, Arthur J. Boudreau of Orange, Texas, and Vincent C. Boudreaux of Kansas City, Kan.; one sister, Elaine Turnley of Mandeville; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. BOUDREAUX, Raymond LCAP 3/28/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Raymond "Frenchie" Boudreaux, 62, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, in Old Anacoco Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Boudreaux died Monday, March 27, 2000. Mrs. Dorothy E. Brouillard Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Ellen Brouillard, 46, will be at 11 a.m. today, March 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. L.P. Upton and Trint Holman will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery in Sulphur. Mrs. Brouillard died Sunday, March 26, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of West Warick, R.I., she resided in Lake Charles for 16 years. She worked as a sitter. She was a member of Lighthouse Tabernacle Church. Survivors include three sons, Joseph Henri Brouillard and Henry Joseph Daniels, both of Lake Charles, and Pauley Daniels of Rhode Island; one daughter, Brenda Daniels of Rhode Island; two brothers, Charles Eugene Walley of Port Arthur, Wash., and Sidney Daniels of Burbank, Calif.; two sisters, Renee Mulkay of Lake Charles and Donna Piccate of Port Arthur, Wash.; her mother, Mary Walley of Burbank; her father, Gilbert Daniels of Seattle; her stepfather, Eugene Walley of Port Arthur, Wash. BOURGEOIS, Ravis LCAP 3/6/2000 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Command Sgt. Maj. Ravis "Ray" Bourgeois (retired Army), 67, of New Llano, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, from St. Michael's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Bourgeois died Sunday, March 5, 2000, in his residence. BOURNE, Larry LCAP 3/6/2000 Funeral services for Larry Bourne, 56, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery. Visitation is 5 - 10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Bourne died Saturday, March 4, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Tammie Bourne of Iowa, La.; one son, Johnny Bourne of Evangeline; two daughters, Jennifer "Rose" Kramer and Missy Bourne, both of Iowa; and one sister, Jeanette Murray of Lake Charles. BRADLEY, Warren LCAP 3/17/2000 Funeral services for Warren Bradley, 85, will be at 7 p.m. today, March 17, in Mount Olive Baptist Church. The Rev. Sidney Fontenot will officiate. Additional services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Mount Triumph Baptist Church in Barbreck. Burial will be in the Mount Triumph cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today in Mount Olive Baptist Church. Mr. Bradley died Saturday, March 11, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Barbreck. He lived in Oakland, Calif., for 44 years and had lived in Lake Charles for five years. He was a 33rd-degree Golden Gate Mason with AS&AM. He was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Bradley of Lake Charles. BRADLEY, Warren LCAP 3/13/2000 Funeral arrangements for Warren Bradley, 85, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital. BRIGGS, Harold, Mrs. LCAP 3/2/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Mrs. Harold (Lillian Reddell) Briggs, 92, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 3, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Lindsey Burns will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 2:30-8 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Friday in the church. Mrs. Briggs died at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Jennings. She was a graduate of SLI, now the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She taught in Jeff Davis Parish schools for 32 years and retired in 1966 as principal of West End School. She was a member of the Jeff Davis Retired Teachers Association and of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She was the former director of Children's I Sunday school and was a Vacation Bible School teacher. She was a member of the Women's Missionary Union, was involved in the nursing home ministry, and was a member of the Sanctuary Sunday school class. Survivors include her husband. Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, the family said. BROOME, Clyde Jr. LCAP 3/5/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Clyde Broome Jr., 68, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 6, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. W. T. Darnell will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Lake Charles. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today. Mr. Broome died Friday, March 3, 2000. He was a native of Georgia. He was an Air Force veteran, serving in the Korean War. He spent 16 years at the Allen Callender Field in Belle Chasse. He retired from Brown/Root and was a supervisor at Northrop Grumman. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Adella Broome; two sons, Dale Broome Sr. of Metairie and Paul Henderson of Marrero; four daughters, Darlene Phillips of Kenner, Cynthia Henderson of Junction, Colo., and Susan Shattuck and Linda Hammac, both of Moss Bluff; four brothers, Carl Broome of Salude, S.C., Hugh Broome of Elberton, Ga., Johnny Broome of McCormick, S.C., and Robert Broome; five sisters, LuLu B. Howell of Ellenwood, Ga., Amelia B. Ivy of Greenwood, S.C., and Mary B. and Lucy B. Harris and Reba B. Howell, all of Washington, Ga.; his mother, Mozelle Broome of Washington; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. BROOME, Clyde Jr. LCAP 3/6/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Clyde Broome Jr., 68, will be at 11 a.m. today, March 6, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. W. T. Darnell will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Lake Charles. Mr. Broome died Friday, March 3, 2000. He was a native of Georgia and an Air Force veteran, serving in the Korean War. He spent 16 years at the Allen Callender Field in Belle Chasse. He retired from Brown/Root and was an inspector at Northrop Grumman. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Adella Broome; two sons, Dale Broome Sr. of Metairie and Paul Henderson of Marrero; four daughters, Darlene Phillips of Kenner, Cynthia Henderson of Junction, Colo., and Susan Shattuck and Linda Hammac, both of Moss Bluff; five brothers, Carl Broome of Salude, S.C., Hugh Broome of Elberton, Ga., Johnny Broome of McCormick, S.C., and Paul and Robert Broome, both of Washington, Ga.; five sisters, LuLu B. Howell of Ellenwood, Ga., Amelia B. Ivy of Greenwood, S.C., and Mary B. and Lucy B. Harris and Reba B. Howell, all of Washington; his mother, Mozelle Broome of Washington; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. BROUSSARD, Ada, Mrs. LCAP 3/17/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Ada Bertha Broussard, 89, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 18, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Monsignor Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 5:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. Broussard died Thursday, March 16, 2000, in a local care facility. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, ahe was a member of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral Catholic Church. She worked for Muller's and was owner/operator of Broussard Trim and Upholstery Family Business. Suvivors include one son, Stephen Brian Broussard of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mrs. Roland M. (Elaine) Bodin of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. BROUSSARD, James W. LCAP 3/3/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for James W. Broussard, 27, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 4, in Robison Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Mr. Broussard died Thursday, March 2, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. BROUSSARD, James W. LCAP 3/4/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for James W. Broussard, 27, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 4, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. A rosary was said Friday night. Mr. Broussard died Thursday, March 2, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. A lifelong resident of Sulphur, he served in the U.S. Army from 1990 until 1993. He was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Sulphur. Survivors include his wife, Brandy Broussard of Sulphur; one son, Wayne Broussard of Sulphur; one stepdaughter, Cadence Lane Sedano of Sulphur; one sister, Brigette Hafer of Sulphur; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Broussard of Sulphur; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. D.J. Menard of Sulphur; and his maternal great-grandmother, Ms. Lillian Duhon of Sulphur. Donations may be made to the family, the family said. BROWN, Deborah M., Mrs. LCAP 3/16/2000 Memorial services for Deborah Marie Brown, 43, will be at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Brown died Monday, March 13, 2000, in her residence. A native of Camp LeJeune, N.C., she had lived in Lake Charles for six years, moving from Las Vegas. Survivors include her husband, Roy Brown of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Autumn Dummitt of Moss Bluff; two brothers, Robert Lee Curtin of San Diego, and Ronald Lee Curtin of Seattle; her mother, Doris Curtin of San Diego; and one grandchild. BROWN, Johnny L. Jr. LCAP 3/8/2000 Funeral arrangements for Johnny L. Brown Jr., 27, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. BRUNE, Felix B. LCAP 3/16/2000 PITKIN - Funeral services for Felix B. "Bud" Brune, 44, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 17, in Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Brune died Tuesday, March 14, 2000, in his residence. BUCHANAN, Mrs. Jenny L. LCAP 3/8/2000 Mrs. Jenny Lind Buchanan, 77, died Tuesday, March 7, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. Funeral services will be held in Greenville, Ky. at a later date. Burial will be in Jackson Cemetery. A native of Paris, Tenn., she was a resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of the Baptist faith. Survivors include one son, Don Buchanan of Kuttawa, Ky.; and one daughter, Diane Buchanan of Lake Charles. BUDWINE, Chazz LCAP 3/4/2000 VINTON - Funeral arrangements for Chazz Budwine, infant son of Jimmy and Lawauna Budwine of Beaumont, Texas, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Friday in Houston. BUDWINE, Chazz L. LCAP 3/7/2000 EDGERLY -- Graveside services for Chazz Louis Budwine, infant son of Jimmie and LaWauna Budwine Jr. of Beaumont, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 7, at the cemetery on Huey Miller Road. Arrangements are under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Wednesday, March 1, 2000, in Houston. BULLER, John LCAP 3/4/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for John Buller, 78, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Friday in a Lake Charles hospital. BULLER, John B. Sr. LCAP 3/5/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for John Benedict "Benny" Buller Sr., 78, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 6, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Msgr. James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 2:30 - 9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m. and vigil services at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Buller died at 5:46 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Elton, he attended school in Rayne and was a resident of Jennings since 1945. He was a World War II veteran of the Army. He was a retired operator for Tenneco. He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the Usher Society. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Noelie H. Buller; five sons, John Benedict Buller Jr. of Toronto, Ontario, Can., Mark Buller of Jennings, Matt Buller of Zachary and Chris and Sidney Buller, both of Houston; four daughters, Mrs. Mike (Marie) Kit Hanks, Mrs. Billy (Martha) Baudoin and Mrs. Wayne (Pam) Bergeaux, all of Jennings, and Mrs. Sandy (Janie) Shell of Hathaway; 21 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Our Lady Immaculate School, the family said. BULLOCK, Ronald LCAP 3/13/2000 LEESVILLE &emdash; Funeral arrangements for Ronald Bullock, 64, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Saturday in the Sulphur hospital. BURNITT, Robert A. LCAP 3/24/2000 HARGROVE - Funeral services for Robert Anthony "Bobby" Burnitt, 39, of Hargrove, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 25, in Hargrove Community Pentecostal Church. The Rev. David Kennon will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is from 5 p.m. Friday in the church. Mr. Burnitt died Thursday, March 23, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was an oil-field chef and was a member of Hargrove Community Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen "Kathy" Burnitt of Hargrove; five brothers, Lawrence Daigle of Ragley, Tim Burnitt of Flatwoods and Darryl Burnitt, John Bourgeois and Daniel Bourgeois, all of North Carolina; his mother, Lucy Broussard of Ragley; his father, Sherman Burnitt of McNair; his stepmother, Sharon Burnitt of McNair; his maternal grandmother, Ameliza Derouen of Ragley; and paternal grandmother, Mamie Burnitt of Kinder. Memorial donations may be made to the Burnitt Fund, the family said. CAMPBELL, Ida LCAP 3/8/2000 MERRYVILLE - Funeral services for Ida Campbell, 92, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 9, in New Life Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Merryville Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Campbell died Tuesday, March 7, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital. CARMONT, Samuel M. Jr. LCAP 3/25/2000 Samuel M. Carmont Jr., 77, died Thursday, March 23, 2000, in a local hospital. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. He was a native of Meadville, Pa., and had lived in Lake Charles since 1969. He was a retired Air Force veteran of World War II and of the Korean and Vietnam wars. He and his wife owned and operated Jo's Party House for 28 years. He was a member of American Legion Post 1. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn J. Carmont of Lake Charles; two sons, Joe Daniel Carmont and Peter Lynn Carmont, both of Lake Charles; three daughters, Bonnie Carmont Saldana of Stanton, Calif., Linda Gaussiran Rhodes of Sugar Land, Texas, and Pamela Ann Gaussiran Degner of Houston; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchildren. CARRE, Edwin LCAP 3/26/2000 Memorial services for Edwin Carre, 95, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 8:05 p.m. Friday in a local care facility. CARRE, Edwin LCAP 3/27/2000 Memorial services for Edwin Carre, 95, will be at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, in St. Michael's and All Angels Episcopal Church. The Rev. Peter Cook will officiate. The body was donated to LSU (Louisiana State University) Medical School in New Orleans. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Carre died at 8:05 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2000, in a local care facility. A native of Chicago, he lived in Lake Charles for the past 45 years. He was a graduate of Oak Park High School in Oak Park, Ill., and the University of Illinois. He was a captain in the Army during World War II and taught in the Army Specialized Training Program at LSU. He retired as a right-of-way agent for Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Burnett Carre; one son, Russell Carre of Lake Charles; two daughters, Carey Breaux of Sulphur and Charlotte Cookingham of Rochester Hills, Mich.; and 10 grandchildren. CEASER, Eugene Jr. LCAP 3/3/2000 Funeral services for Eugene Ceaser Jr., 77, will be at 7 p.m. today, March 3, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Madison Clark Jr. will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday with burial with military honors will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 p.m. today. Mr. Ceaser died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Mowata and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was a retired 25-year Army veteran and worked offshore and at Fort Polk. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Ceaser of Lake Charles; and four sisters, Pearl King and Shirley Lastrapes, both of Orange, Texas, and Joyce Ceaser and Fannie Winn, both of Galveston, Texas. CHAISSON, Allen R. LCAP 3/3/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for Allen R. Chaisson, 52, of Missouri City, Texas, will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 4, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Arrangements are under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Mr. Chaisson died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000, at his residence. A native of Welsh, he had lived in Missouri City since 1995. He was a 1966 graduate of Welsh High School. He served in the Army for eight years. He was a computer consultant for many years. He was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include his wife, Joan S. Chaisson of Houston; two sons, Vincent Chaisson of San Diego and Vaughn Chaisson of Lafayette; one daughter, Vanessa Tuttle of Valdosta, Ga.; one brother, David Chaisson of Welsh; two sisters, Cathy Richard of New Iberia and Sarah Meyer of Scott; his mother, Effie Chaisson of Welsh; and six grandchildren. CHAISSON, Allen R. LCAP 3/6/2000 WELSH -- Graveside services for Allen R. Chaisson, 52, of Missouri City, Texas, will be at 3 p.m. today, March 6, in Oaklawn Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Chaisson died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000, in his residence. CHAISSON, Allen R. LCAP 3/2/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for Allen R. Chaisson, 52, of Missouri City, Texas, will be at 9 a.m. Friday, March 3, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Chaisson died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Welsh and had lived in Missouri City since 1995. He was a graduate of Welsh High School and was an eight-year Army veteran. He was a computer consultant for many years. He was Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Joan S. Chaisson of Houston; two sons, Vincent Chaisson of San Diego and Vaughn Chaisson of Lafayette; one daughter, Vanessa Tuttle of Valdosta, Ga.; one brother, David Chaisson of Welsh; two sisters, Cathy Richard of New Iberia and Sarah Meyer of Scott; his mother, Effie Chaisson of Welsh; and six grandchildren. CHARGOIS, Fred LCAP 3/9/2000 WESTLAKE - Graveside services for Fred Chargois, 84, of Moss Bluff will be at 2 p.m. today, March 9, in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. Mr. Chargois died Wednesday, March 8, 2000, in a Lake Charles care center. CLARK, Grace C. LCAP 3/1/2000 CLEARWATER - Funeral services for Grace Alma Campbell Clark, 95, of Pine Prairie, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 1, in Oak Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be in Clearwater Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Clark died at 8:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, 2000, in the Ville Platte hospital. CLARK, Joseph LCAP 3/31/2000 JENNINGS--Funeral services for Joseph "Joe" Clark, 78, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, in St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Herman Arvie will officiate. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Clark died Sunday, March 26, 2000 in a local hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Jennings, Clark was an Army veteran. He was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a deacon, usher, Sunday School teacher and a Bible study teacher. He was retired from International Labor Local 207 Construction. Survivors include his wife, Julia Zackary Clark of Jennings; two daughters, Jolene Perkins and Marietta Clark, both of Jennings; two sons, Joseph Clark Jr. of Jennings and Willie Clark of Crowley; one sister, Maggie Scott of Crowley; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. CLARK, Joseph Sr. LCAP 3/27/2000 Funeral arrangements for Joseph Clark Sr., 79, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 5:37 a.m. Sunday in a local hospital. CLARK, Roy D. LCAP 3/28/2000 MERRYVILLE - Graveside services for Roy D. Clark, 73, of Sibley, will be at 3 p.m. today, March 28, in Merryville Cemetery. The Rev. James Miller will officiate. Arrangements are by Rose-Neath Funeral Home of Shreveport. Mr. Clark died Saturday, March 25, 2000, in a Shreveport hospital. He was a native of Merryville and was a retired heavy-equipment operator. He was a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association and was a past master with F & AM Masonic Lodge 440. He was Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Doris S. Clark; one son, Casey Clark; two daughters, Brenda Clark and Vicky Cooper; three sisters, Patricia McNease, Audrey Barker and Lois Martinez; one brother, James E. Clark; and three grandchildren. CLOUD, Aubrey O. Sr. LCAP 3/27/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Aubrey O. Cloud Sr., 86, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 27, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery. Mr. Cloud died Sunday, March 26, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. COLE, Jeffrie P. LCAP 3/17/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Jeffrie P. Cole, 27, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Thursday in Sulphur. COLE, Jeffrie P. Sr. LCAP 3/18/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Jeffrie Paul Cole Sr., 27, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, March 18, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Leon Boggs will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Cole died Thursday, March 16, 2000. A life-long resident of Sulphur, he graduated from Sulphur High School in 1990. Survivors include two sons, Jeffrie Paul Cole Jr. and Jaron Paul Cole, both of Sulphur; two brothers, Richard Joseph Cole Jr. of Sulphur and James Daniel Cole of Baton Rouge; his parents, Richard and Jolene Cole Sr. of Sulphur; his maternal grandparents, Daniel Webster and Josie Collier of Sulphur; and his paternal grandparents, Joseph "Jack" and Lillian Linscomb of Sulphur. COLE, Leo LCAP 3/17/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for Leo Cole, 86, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 17, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Harmony Cemetery in Harmony. Mr. Cole died Thursday, March 16, 2000. COLE, Leon E. LCAP 3/8/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Leon Edward Cole, 80, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 8, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Ott will officiate. Burial will be in Symarna Cemetery in DeRidder. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. A rosary was recited Tuesday evening. Mr. Cole died Sunday, March 5, 2000. A native of Cole Central, he moved from DeRidder to Sulphur in 1930. He was the owner of Bayou Country Mobile Home Park and Hidden Ponds R.V. Park. He was a member of Carpenters Union Local 953 and the VFW. He he was a Navy Sea Bee and petty officer first class in World War II. Survivors include his wife, Amy Arsement Cole of Westlake; two sons, Dalton Langford of Sulphur and David Wynn of New York; three daughters, Jayne LeFevere of Westlake, Rebecca Holliman of Sulphur and JoAnn Von Ekberg of San Diego; one sister, Lois King of Sulphur; eight grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren. COLE, Leon E. LCAP 3/7/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Leon Edward Cole, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Ott will officiate. Burial will be in Symarna Cemetery in DeRidder. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Cole died Sunday, March 5, 2000. A native of Cole Central, he was a resident of Sulphur since 1930, after moving from DeRidder. He was the owner of Bayou Pines Mobile Home and Hidden Pines R.V. Park. He was a member of Carpenters Union Local 953 and the VFW in Sulphur. He served in the Navy, where he was a first class petty officer as a Sea Bee in World War II. Survivors include his wife, Amy Arsement Cole of Westlake; two sons, Dalton Langford of Sulphur and David Wynn of New York; three daughters, Jayne LeFevere of Westlake, Rebaca Holliman of Sulphur and JoAnn Von Ekberg of San Diego, Calif.; one sister, Lois King of Sulphur; eight grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. COLE, Milton D. LCAP 3/11/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Milton D. Cole, 56, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. COLE, Patricia Ann LCAP 3/28/2000 KINDER - Funeral arrangements for Patricia Ann Cole, 55, will be announced by Raphael Funeral Home of Jennings. She died Sunday in the Oakdale hospital. COLE, Patricia B. LCAP 3/31/2000 JENNINGS--Funeral services for Patricia Ann Beroit Cole, 55, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, at Greater First Baptist Church. The Rev. Leroy Pitre will officiate. Burial will be in Kinder Cemetery under the direction of Raphael Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Cole died Sunday, March 26, 2000, at the Oakdale hospital. She was a native of Alexandria. She received her bachelor's degree from Grambling State University and her master's from McNeese State University. She was a teacher at Reeves High School for 32 years, and was a member of the Louisiana Association of Educators, National Education Association and other educational agencies. She served on many curricula writing committees for Allen Parish and was a faculty representative for Reeves High School at state and regional conferences. She was a member of Greater First Baptist Church, where she was a member of the choir, Young Adult Sunday School class, Mission Department and coordinator of the Junior Usher Department. Survivors include her mother, Izora Beroit of Kinder; one daughter, Tanya Yvette Sherman of Houston; two sisters, Beverly Iles of Houston and Mary Beroit of Kinder; two brothers, Johnny Beroit and Robert Beroit, both of Kinder; and one grandchild. COOK, LaVerne LCAP 3/19/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Mrs. LaVerne Cook, 85, will be at 3 p.m. today, March 19, in First Baptist Church of Oakdale. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Cook died Saturday, March 18, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. COOKE, Henry P. Sr. LCAP 3/26/2000 Funeral services for Henry P. Cooke Sr., 84, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, March 27, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Monsignor Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Pinehill Cemetery in Iowa, La., under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is noon - 6 p.m. today, with a rosary and Knights of Columbus honors at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Cooke died Saturday, March 25, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospice. He was a native of Iowa. He retired as a shift supervisor for Olin Chemical after 39 years of service. He was a member of AARP group 736. He was a 4th degree member of Knights of Columbus Council 3208. He served as an usher at Immaculate Conception Cathedral where he was a member. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Henry (Jadwiga) Cooke; two sons, Henry "Butch" Cook Jr. of Iowa and Don Henry of Baton Rouge; four brothers, Lawrence, Thomas and Chester Cooke, all of Lake Charles and Arthur Cooke of DeRidder; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. COOMBE, Barbara LCAP 3/17/2000 MOSS BLUFF - Funeral services for Barbara "Pennie" Coombe, 72, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, March 20, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ed Rose will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Coombe died Wednesday, March 15, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Lawton, Okla., and had lived in the Lake Area for 21 years. She was a former member of the American Business Womens Association and was a member of Moss Bluff Bible Church. Survivors include her husband, Donald Coombe of Moss Bluff; two sons, Donald Rees Coombe of Austin, Texas, and Gerald Daggett of Cleveland; one daughter, Nancy Lynn Coombe of Moss Bluff; and eight grandchildren. CORLEY, Robert D. LCAP 3/25/2000 Funeral services for Robert D. ''Bob'' Corley, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 27, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Doug deGraffenried will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Corley died at 10:50 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Waycross, Ga., and had lived in Lake Charles since 1963. He was a retired Air Force staff sergeant and a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of W.B. Williamson American Legion Post 1 and was past commander of VFW Post 2436. Survivors include four daughters, Virginia C. Rozas and Connie Corley, both of Lake Charles, Victoria Buck of Mandeville and Rebecca Wingate of Fayetteville, N.C.; two sons, Bruno "Butch" Corley and Robert W. Corley, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Catherine Carroll of Savannah, Ga., and Lessie Moore of Jacksonville, Fla.; and five grandchildren. CORMIER, Clifford, Mrs. LCAP 3/18/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Mrs. Clifford "Jimmy" (Mary Hannon) Cormier, 56, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 18, in Calvary Baptist Church. The Rev. David Restucher will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Cormier died at 2:40 p.m. Thursday, March 16, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. A native of Iota, she attended Iota High School. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the Ladies Sunday School Class. She had lived in the Jennings/Lake Arthur area for 27 years. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Rachel Dugas, Theresa Guidry and Valerie Cormier, all of Lake Arthur; one son, William "Bubba" Guidry of Ashburn, Va.; one sister, Gail Hannon of Jennings; three brothers, Keith Hannon of Eunice, Walter Hannon or Marion, Ark., and Sam Hannon of Jennings; her stepfather, Allie Miller of Jennings; and nine grandchildren. CORMIER, Jimmy, Mrs. LCAP 3/17/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Jimmy (Mary Hannon) Cormier, 56, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died at 2:40 p.m. Thursday in a Lafayette hospital. CORMIER, Julian Jr. LCAP 3/10/2000 BATON ROUGE - Funeral services for Julian Cormier Jr., 75, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 12, in Rabenhorst Funeral Home. The Rev. Rick Pritcher will officiate. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Cormier died at 1:10 p.m. Wednesday March 8, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Branch. He was a sales representative for Salco Construction Co., was a former employee of Columbia Southern in Lake Charles, and was a retired worker with Kaiser Aluminum in Gramercy. He was member of the Masonic Lodge in Hobbs, N.M., and of the Baton Rouge Lions Club. Survivors include his wife, Gilberte Fleury Cormier of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Marlene Miller of Odessa, Texas, and Kay Legleu of Baton Rouge; one sister, Mary Gillespie of Oakdale; three brothers, Ivy Cormier of Beaumont, Texas, Levy Cormier of Port Arthur, Texas, and Ira Cormier of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of Baton Rouge or to the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Baton Rouge. CORMIER, Quebert LCAP 3/4/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Quebert ''Bert'' Cormier, 59, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 6, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Stephen Parish will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and 2-6 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Cormier died Friday, March 3, 2000, in Sulphur. A native of Welsh, he had lived in Sulphur for 21 years. He retired from the U.S. Navy after 23 years of service, 15 of which in were in the submarine service. His rank was EMC SS. He had retired from the Citgo Refinery in 1999. He was a deacon at First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Donna M. Cormier of Sulphur; one daughter, Bonnie Hattenbach of El Cajon, Calif.; two sons, Mark Cormier of Great Lakes, Ill., and the Rev. Jody Cormier of Hysham, Mont.; three sisters, Thelma Granger of Lawtell and Louise Guillory and Mary Jane Swire, both of Sulphur; one brother, Elridge Cormier of Sulphur; and three grandchildren. COTTONGIN, Junior LCAP 3/16/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Junior Cottongin, 79, will be at 4 p.m. today, March 16, in Oakdale Church of Christ. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mr. Cottongin died Tuesday, March 14, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. COURVILLE, Patricia LCAP 3/24/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral arrangements for Patricia Courville, 65, of Starks will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a Lake Charles hospital. CULLIVAN infant LCAP 3/25/2000 Graveside services for Jordan Drakus Jarard Cullivan, infant son of Alton Gerard and Melody Ballard Cullivan, both of Lake Charles, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 27, in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. He died Thursday, March 16, 2000, in a local hospital. CUPP, Ronald M. LCAP 3/31/2000 WELSH -- Funeral services for Ronald Merrell Cupp, 67, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mr. Cupp died Thursday, March 30, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Salt River, Mo., he had lived in Iowa, La. since 1961. He served in the Army as an M.P. He retired as an inspector for the state highway department. He was a member of St. John Vienney Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Margie M. Cupp of Iowa; two sons, Glenn LeBlanc of Hayes and Michael Cupp of Houston; one daughter, Deanna Norris of Alexandria; one sister, Voncile Black of LaPlata, Mo.; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. DAIGLE, Pamela R. LCAP 3/13/2000 MOSS BLUFF &emdash; Funeral services for Pamela Renee Daigle, 48, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. Bishop Mark Nope will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Mrs. Daigle died Saturday, March 11, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she moved to Moss Bluff in 1972. She was a homemaker and worked briefly for the U.S. Postal Service as a substitute rural mail carrier in Moss Bluff. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survivors include her husband, Peter "Pete" Daigle; two sons, Larry Dale and Thomas Clayton Daigle, both of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Jenifer Renee Daigle of Moss Bluff; three brothers, Roger and Jerry Felice, both of Moss Bluff, and Jimmy Felice of Hackberry; two sisters, Wanda Smith of Moss Bluff and Sherry Johnson of Sulphur; her mother, Martha Louise Felice of Moss Bluff; and three grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, the family said. DAMATO infant LCAP 3/1/2000 CHESAPEAKE, Va. - Memorial services for Gabriel Scott Damato, infant son of Michael and Michele Laizure Damato, will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 2, in Twiford Colonial Chapel Funeral Home. The Rev. Vic Ramsey will officiate. He died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000, in a Norfold, Va. hospital. Additional survivors include one brother, Christopher Laizure of Chesapeake; maternal grandparents, Vicky and Robert Smith of Lake Charles; paternal grandmother, Clara Broome of Chesapeake; and paternal grandfather, Richard Damato of Tuscaloosa, Ala. Donations may be made Childrens Hospital of the Kings Daughters, 106 Childrens Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507, the family said. DAVIS, Claudia A. LCAP 3/20/2000 Funeral arrangements for Claudia Achane Davis, 36, of 3970 La. 14, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in a local hospital. DAVIS, Claudia A., Mrs. LCAP 3/23/2000 Memorial services for Mrs. Claudia Achane Davis, 36, of 3970 Highway 14, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 24, in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses Church, 2551 Alma Drive. The Rev. Paul Pike will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Mrs. Davis died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses Church. She attended Lake Arthur High School. Survivors include her husband, Carl Davis; one daughter, Cody Denise Davis of Lake Charles; two sisters, Florence Duhon of Lake Arthur and Georgitte Ray of Jennings; two brothers, Terry Achane of Houston and Darrell Achane of Jennings; and her mother, Irene Achane of Lake Arthur. DEGATERRE, Maurice Jr. LCAP 3/15/2000 Funeral services for Maurice Degaterre Jr., 69, were held Tuesday, March 14, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Alan Trouille officiated. Burial was in Consolata Cemetery. A rosary was recited Monday evening. Mr. Degaterre died Sunday, March 12, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Breaux Bridge and had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He retired from Southern Pacific Railroad as a carman helper in 1987. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council 3208. Survivors include his wife, Earline Belaire Degaterre; two daughters, Brenda D. Vidrine of Lake Charles and Suzanne D. Abshire of Moss Bluff; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. DEGATERRE, Maurice Jr. LCAP 3/13/2000 Funeral arrangements for Maurice Degaterre Jr., 69, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 9:07 a.m. Sunday in a local hospital. DENMAN, Brenda P. LCAP 3/30/2000 LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral services for Brenda Price Denman, 49, will be at 1 p.m. today, March 30, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery. She died at 11:52 p.m. Sunday, March 26, 2000, in a Houston hospital. DENMAN, Brenda P., Mrs. LCAP 3/28/2000 LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Brenda Price Denman, 49, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died at 11:52 p.m. Sunday in a Houston hospital. DENNIS, Granville O. LCAP 3/26/2000 WOODVILLE, Texas -- Funeral services for Granville Owen "Monkey" Dennis, 34, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 27, in Riley Funeral Home. Burial will be in Camp Ground Cemetery. Mr. Dennis died Thursday, March 23, 2000, in Woodville. DOUCET, Linus Sr, Mrs.. LCAP 3/25/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Mrs. Linus (Alice R.) Doucet Sr., 80, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 26, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Monsignor James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Doucet died at 4:20 a.m. Friday, March 24, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Mermentau and a homemaker. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Linus J. Doucet Jr. of Cheek, Texas, Kenneth R. Doucet of Lafayette and Preston K. Doucet of Jennings; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Doris) Hebert of Evangeline and Mrs. Deryle (Linda) Daigle of Lake Charles; one brother, Clarence Pierce of Alvin, Texas; one sister, Dorothy Elkins of Alvin; 14 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. DOUSAY, Gervis C. LCAP 3/11/2000 LIVINGSTON, Texas - Memorial services for Gervis Clarence Dousay, 71, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, March 17, in the VFW hall. Arrangements are by Cochran Funeral Home. Mr. Dousay died Saturday, March 4, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Nome, Texas, and was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Dousay of Livingston; three sons, Roger Dousay of Livingston, Dewayne Dousay of Easley, S.C., and Bruce Blackwell of Johnson City, Texas; one daughter, Linda Dousay of Beaumont, Texas; two brothers, Melvin Dousay of Houston and L.H. Dousay of DeQuincy; one sister, Florien Richard of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. DOUSAY, Gervis C. LCAP 3/9/2000 LIVINGSTON - Memorial services for Gervis Clarence Dousay, 71, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, March 17, at the VFW Hall in Livingston, Tex. The body will be cremated. Arrangements are by Rosewood Crematory in Humble, Tex. Mr. Dousay died Saturday, March 4, 2000, at his residence. DOVE, Jane A. LCAP 3/28/2000 KINDER - Funeral arrangements for Jane Airhart Dove will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Monday in Oklahoma City. DOVE, Rebecca A. LCAP 3/29/2000 BEL -- Funeral services for Rebecca Jane Airhart Dove, 79, of Oklahoma City, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 30, in the Creel Memorial Gardens Cemetery Chapel in Camp Pearl. The Rev. Don Hunt will officiate. Burial will be in Creel Memorial Gardens under the direction of Ardoin Funeral of Kinder. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday in the chapel. Mrs. Dove died Monday, March 27, 2000, in Oklahoma City. She was a native of Bel, lived in Lake Charles for many years, and had lived lived in Oklahoma City for the last few years. Survivors include four sons, Charles Hunt of St. Amant, Richard Hunt of Petersburg, Va., Kenneth Hunt of Moss Bluff and Ralph Hunt of Moore, Okla.; one daughter, Betty Miles of Palatka, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. DOYLE, Shelton LCAP 3/15/2000 GLENMORA - Funeral services for Shelton Doyle, 65, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 16, in Harmony Baptist Church. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery in Oakdale under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Doyle died at 7:50 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2000, in his residence. DRIPPS, Harold E. LCAP 3/19/2000 Funeral services for Harold Eugene Dripps, 90, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Larry Ramsour will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is 3:30-9 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Dripps died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Marion, Ohio, he lived in Lake Charles for the past 65 years. He graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in Marion. He was the co-owner of the Atlas Machine Shop on Broad Street for many years. Survivors include his wife, Pearl Pierson Dripps; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Ramsour Evangelistic Foundation, P.O. Box 68, Winnsboro, TX 75494 or Trinity Baptist Church, the family said. DUGAS, Mary F. LCAP 3/10/2000 VINTON - Funeral services for Mary Fitch Dugas, 83, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. and Scripture service at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday, in the funeral Home. Mrs. Dugas died Wednesday, March 8, 2000, in Sulphur. A native of New Iberia, she was a resident of Vinton. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Ronnie Joseph Dugas of Vinton, John Marvin Dugas of Dell City, Okla. and Henry James Dugas of Springfield, Tenn.; one daughter, Betty Jean Chester of Vinton; one sister, Cecilia Hearty of Dunn; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. DUGGAN, Dorothy C. LCAP 3/1/2000 STARKS - Funeral services for Dorothy Cherry Duggan, 86, of New Orleans, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 2, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Glen Wagnon will officiate. Burial will be in Sibley Cemetery in Florien under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mrs. Duggan died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000, in New Orleans. She was a native of Shreveport. She lived in Starks for many years and moved to New Orleans four years ago. She was a retired Calcasieu Parish schoolteacher. Survivors include one daughter, Elizabeth D. Steketee of Augusta, Ga.; one son, L. Orville Duggan of Jefferson; one brother, Perrin A. Cherry of Shreveport; and six grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Starks, the family said. DUPLACHAN, Francis III LCAP 3/16/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for Francis "Pete" Duplachan III, 48, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 17, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Austin Parks will officiate. Burial will be in Kinder Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. vigil; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Duplachan died Tuesday, March 14, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. An honor graduate from Kinder High School, he attended McNeese State University. He served overseas in the U.S. Army. Survivors include one brother, Wendal Paul Duplachan of League City, Texas; three sisters, Susan Doise of Kinder and Nancy Jones and Lisa Broullette, both of Lake Charles; one stepbrother, Charles R. "Randy" Morton of Fort Worth, Texas; two stepsisters, Debra Chambley of Moss Bluff and Karen Collins of Mont Belvieu, Texas; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis "Crip" Duplachan Jr. of Kinder; DUPRE, Rosalie D., Mrs. LCAP 3/28/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Rosalie Marie Dailey Dupre, 57, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Larry Gandy will officiate. Burial will be in Abshire Cemetery in Catarcie. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Dupre died Sunday, March 26, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Hayes, she resided in Lake Charles. She was a member of Candle Stick Baptist Church in Carlyss. Survivors include her husband, Reed Dupre of Lake Charles; three sons, John Perry Jr. of Gulfport, Miss., and Patrick Perry and Kevin Thompson, both of Beaumont, Texas; two daughters, Sandra Parry of Biloxi, Miss., and Tracy Perry of Gulfport; four brothers, Anson Dailey and Allen Dailey, both of Basile, Jay Dailey of Lake Charles and Ray Dailey of Hayes; two sisters, Enola Breaux of Westlake and Rosa Breaux of Lake Arthur; two half brothers, Robert Dailey of White Castle and Riley Dailey of Carencro; and four grandchildren. DUPREE, Walter G. Jr. LCAP 3/15/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Walter G. Dupree Jr., 72, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 16, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Dupree died at 4:54 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. DUPREY, Harriet A. LCAP 3/24/2000 SINGER - Graveside services for Harriet A. DuPrey, 77, of DeRidder, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 25, in Newlin Cemetery. Arrangements are by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. DuPrey died at 2 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 2000, in her residence. EAST, Norman LCAP 3/7/2000 SULPHUR -- A memorial wake for Norman East, 65, will be 4-10 p.m. today, March 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. East died Sunday, March 5, 2000, in Hackberry. A native of Cameron, he was a resident of Hackberry his entire life. He served in the U.S. Navy 1955-1959. He was a tug boat captain for over 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Wilda East of Hackberry; five daughters, Patricia "Patsy" LeBlanc and Jacqueline "Jackie" Payne, both of Sulphur, Mary Poage of Abbeville and Annette Thibodaux and Brenda East, both of Hackberry; three sons, Norman James East, Jack East and Daniel East, all of Hackberry; five brothers, Raymond and Morris East, both of Baton Rouge, Ray and Roy East, both of Sulphur, and Norris East of Hackberry; six sisters, Irene Kershaw of Hackberry, Rena Landry, Florence Carroll, Lena Mae East and Ella Mary East, all of Sulphur, and Rose Mae Clostio of Carlyss; 14 grandchildren; one step-grandchild; four great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. EATON, Ruby, Mrs. LCAP 3/26/2000 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ruby Eaton, 90, of Missouri City, Texas, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Friday in her residence. EATON, Ruby, Mrs. LCAP 3/31/2000 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Eaton, 90, of Missouri City, Texas, will be at noon Saturday, April 1, in Mount Olive Baptist Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery in Oakdale under direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mrs. Eaton died at 8 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2000, in her residence. ELLENDER, Flora M. LCAP 3/6/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Flora May Ellender, 81, will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral. The Rev. Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4 - 10 p.m. today, with a scripture service at 6 p.m.; and 8 - 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mrs. Ellender died at 4 a.m. Sunday, March 5, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of St. Charles Academy and Sowela Tech School of Nursing. She worked as a licensed practical nurse at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for many years. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral, where she belonged to V.I.C. (Very Important Christians) and St. Monica's Study Club. She was a former member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Survivors include one son, Bobby Ellender of Lake Charles; two daughters, Ann Hebert of Mandeville and Waverly Abate of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. ERBELDING, Joseph B. III LCAP 3/30/2000 JOHNSON BAYOU - Funeral services for Joseph Belone "J.B." Erbelding III, 78, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 31, in Johnson Bayou Baptist Church. The Rev. Les Fogleman will officiate. Burial will be in Head of the Hollow Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Erbelding died Wednesday, March 29, 2000, in the Sulphur hospital. He was a 32nd-degree Mason and a member of Masonic Lodge 439 in Cameron; he was a Shriner with the Habibi Temple in Lake Charles. He helped to organize the Johnson Bayou Civil Defense Organization and the Johnson Bayou Athletic Association at Johnson Bayou High School. He was a former member of the Johnson Bayou Water Board. He had been a member of Johnson Bayou Baptist Church for more than 50 years. Survivors include his wife, Elsie J. Erbelding of Johnson Bayou; three sons, Wallace Erbelding of Carlyss and Dwight Erbelding and Jeremy B. Erbelding, both of Johnson Bayou; one daughter, Patricia A. Jones of Evadale, Texas; one brother, Fritz Erbelding of Sulphur; one sister, Bertha Ellender of Sulphur; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. ESPREE, Floyd LCAP 3/8/2000 Funeral services for Floyd Espree, 56, of Iowa, La. will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 9, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Espree died Sunday, March 5, 2000, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Espree of Iowa; one son, Floyd Christopher Espree of Lake Charles; three daughters, Claudia Lewis, Cormellia Espree and Libbie Espree, all of Lake Charles; one stepson, Theodore A. David of San Antonio; one stepdaughter, Kimberly Bias of Lake Charles; three brothers, Retell Espree, Lloyd Espree and Kermit Nero, all of Lake Charles; four sisters, Amelia Eaglin of Houston, Emelda Guildeaux of Beaumont, Texas, and Verlie Thibodeaux and Mary Leday, both of Lake Charles; and eight grandchildren. ESPREE, Floyd LCAP 3/7/2000 Funeral arrangements for Floyd Espree, 56, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. ESTES, J.D., Mrs. LCAP 3/31/2000 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Mrs. J.D. (Ruby) Estes, 80, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert W. Bengston will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery under direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today. Mrs. Estes died Wednesday, March 29, 2000, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Fields, she had lived in Eunice before moving to DeQuincy in 1990. She was a member of DeQuincy United Methodist Church and a former member of Eunice Methodist Church for more than 40 years. She was a homemaker, an artist and a flower gardener who had received a number of awards, including Yard of the Month, in DeQuincy and Eunice. Survivors include one sister, Hazel C. Smith of DeQuincy. ESTES, Ruby C. LCAP 3/30/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral arrangements for Ruby Cooper Estes, 80, of DeQuincy, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Wednesday at a local hospital. EUGENE, Floyd LCAP 3/13/2000 Funeral arrangements for Floyd Eugene, 75, of 2933 Gen. Doolittle, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. EUGENE, Floyd, Rev. LCAP 3/15/2000 Funeral services for the Rev. Floyd Eugene, 75, will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 16, in Hillcrest Baptist Church. The Rev. Earnest Ford will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Friday with burial in Hi Mount Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. Thursday in the church. The Rev. Eugene died at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, March 12, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He earned a bachelor's degree in theology from Beaumont (Texas) School of Religion and was a Navy veteran. He was the former pastor of New Faith Baptist Church in Lake Charles and of St. Joseph Baptist Church in Crowley. He was president and founder of the Golden Triangle Voices of Brotherhood male chorus in Beaumont and was a member of the Soul Seekers male chorus. He was vice president of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance and started the Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church bus ministry. He was a Boy Scout leader and founded Mount Olive Baptist Church's first scout troop. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Duhon Eugene of Lake Charles; four sisters, Alberta Walston of New Market, Md., Mary Ann Laffnette of Atlanta, Georgia Rankins of Lake Charles and Ethel Neal of Houston; two brothers, Frank Eugene of Chicago and Calvin Eugene of Houston; and three grandchildren. EUSTIS, Joseph B. LCAP 3/21/2000 METAIRIE - Funeral services for Joseph Bres Eustis, 87, will be at 11 a.m. today, March 21, from St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Burial will be in Metairie Cemetery under the direction of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Mr. Eustis died Saturday, March 18, 2000. Survivors include his wife Pauline Street Eustis; four children, Joseph Bres Eustis Jr., Embree Eustis Burvant, George Street Eustis and John Randolph Eustis; four brothers, Ernest Lewis Eustis Jr., Henry Chotard Eustis, James Ross Eustis and Lawrence Bres Eustis; three sisters, Nell Eustis Nordgren, Nancy Eustis Cutler and Sara Eustis Harris; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Donations may be made to Manresa Retreat House, P.O. Box 89, Convent, LA 70723, or other local charities, the family said. EVANS, Henrietta H., Mrs. LCAP 3/21/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Mrs. Henrietta Hous-siere Evans, 87, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 21, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Burial will be in Cal-vary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Evans died at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2000, in a local hospital. EVANS, Henrietta H., Mrs. LCAP 3/20/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Henrietta Houssiere Evans, 87, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died at 3:15 p.m. Sunday in the Jennings hospital. FISH, Brandon L. LCAP 3/21/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Brandon L. "Hamilton" Fish, 21, will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Occupy No. 1 Cemetery in Pitkin. Mr. Fish died Sunday, March 19, 2000, in Fort Polk. FISH, Brandon L. LCAP 3/20/2000 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Brandon L. Fish, 21, will be announced by Beauregard Vernon Funeral Home. He died Saturday as the result of an automobile accident on La.10 in Vernon Parish. FLETCHER, Nellie D., Mrs. LCAP 3/24/2000 Funeral services for Nellie Daniel "Nell" Fletcher, 82, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 25, in Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Fellowship. The Rev. J.L. Franklin will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Fletcher died Friday, March 17, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Magnolia, Miss., and had lived in Lake Charles for 53 years. She was a former manager of the Arrow Cafe and Red Lilly Cafe, and owned and managed Nell's Chow House. She also was a member of the Southwest Louisiana Progressive Women's Club, the Ladies' Auxiliary, the Women's Ministry in the order of Ruth, Mission Circle and Prayer Group, all at Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Fellowship, and Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Fellowship. Survivors include two daughters, Iona "Tootsie" Baker and Clara Duhon, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Rose Daniel Mauldine of New Orleans; one brother, Henry "Son" Daniel of Lawton, Okla.; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. FLETCHER, Nellie L., Mrs. LCAP 3/19/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Nellie L. Fletcher, 82, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. FONTENOT, Allen J. LCAP 3/23/2000 Funeral services for Allen Joseph Fontenot, 68, of Moss Bluff, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 24, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Fontenot died at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Pine Island and had lived in Moss Bluff for 35 years. He was a Merchant Marine veteran of the Korean War and worked as a route salesman for Lake City Beverage for 35 years. He was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church and was a past grand knight of the church Knights of Columbus council. He also attended Reeves Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Granger Fontenot of Moss Bluff; four sons, Allen Joseph Fontenot Jr. of Lake Charles, Thomas Edward Fontenot of DeQuincy, Gregory Gus Fontenot of Moss Bluff and Marvin Dale Fontenot of Reeves; one daughter, Jeanette Rene Fontenot of Lake Charles; one sister, Earline Hollingsworth of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Ethel M. LCAP 3/6/2000 Funeral arrangements for Ethel Mae Fontenot, 61, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. FONTENOT, Ethel Mae LCAP 3/10/2000 Funeral services for Ethel Mae Fontenot, 61, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Fontenot died Saturday, March 4, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Rosa, she had lived in Lake Charles for 38 years. She was a former employee of Micelle's Meat Packing Co. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include four daughters, Cathy Fontenot Foney, Yvette Fontenot Wilson and Christine Fontenot Crawford, all of Lake Charles, and Shannon Fontenot of Houston; one brother, Mariel Lavigne of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Verla Mouton of Morrow and Veronica Tezeno and Hazel Ann Steward, both of Houston; and three grandsons. FORT, Margaret L. LCAP 3/27/2000 Funeral arrangements for Margaret L. Fort, 84, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 4:40 p.m. Sunday in a local hospital. FORT, Prather, Mrs. LCAP 3/28/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Prather (Margaret Lorraine) Fort, 84, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 28, in University United Methodist Church. The Rev. Tom Howe and Deacon Frances "Boo" Kay will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-noon in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. in the church. Mrs. Fort died Sunday, March 26, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Sioux City, Iowa, she was a longtime resident of Louisville, Ky., prior to moving to Lake Charles 20 years ago. She was a member of University United Methodist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Donna M. Kestel of Lake Charles; two brothers, Robert and Vernon Widner, both of Sioux City; and two grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to University United Methodist Church or Episcopal Day School, the family said. FRANKLIN, Eric L. LCAP 3/19/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Eric Lynn Franklin, 30, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 5:37 p.m. Friday in his residence. FRANKLIN, Eric L. LCAP 3/20/2000 SINGER -- Funeral services for Eric Lynn Franklin, 30, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, in Smoky Cove Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Newlin Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Franklin died at 5:37 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2000, in his residence. FRANQUES, Floyd LCAP 3/4/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Floyd Franques, 64, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Friday in his residence. FRANQUES, Floyd L. LCAP 3/7/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Floyd Lee Franques, 64, will be at 11 a.m. today, March 7, in First Baptist Church of Jennings. Burial will be in Doucet Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Franques died at approximately 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000, in his residence. FREEZE, Mark LCAP 3/7/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Mark Freeze will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Monday. FREEZE, Mark E. LCAP 3/9/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Mark Edward Feeze, 40, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 9, in Sulphur Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Mr. Freeze died Monday, March 6, 2000, in Sulphur. FRUGE, Ophelia B. LCAP 3/22/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Ophelia Benoit Fruge, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 23, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Lake Arthur under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Fruge died at 6:10 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2000, in her residence. FUSELIER, Lillie M. LCAP 3/4/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Lillie Mary Fuselier, 66, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 6, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Lawrence Kohler will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday and from 8:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Fuselier died Thursday, March 2, 2000, in Sulphur. She was a native of Daisette, Texas, and had lived in Sulphur since infancy. She worked at West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital. She was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Clifford J. Fuselier of Sulphur; two sons, Mark Fuselier of Silsbee, Texas, and Danny Fuselier of Carlyss; two daughters, Renee Alleman of Sulphur and Lorraine Johnson of South Houston, Texas; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. GILLAND, Georgia May LCAP 3/10/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Georgia May Gilland, 72, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 10, in Grace Community Baptist Church. The Rev. Tony Robinson will officiate. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. at the church. Mrs. Gilland died Wednesday, May 8, 2000, in the DeQuincy hospital. Survivors include one son, David Gilland of DeQuincy; one sister, Ruth Vincent of DeQuincy; and one grandchild. GILMORE, Albert H. LCAP 3/3/2000 Funeral arrangements for Albert Henry Gilmore, 58, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. GLOSTON infant LCAP 3/16/2000 JENNINGS - Graveside service for Diamonte Nychelle Gloston, infant daughter of Kimberly Rochelle Thompson and Damon Levar Gloston, were at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, in Memorial Garden Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. She died at 9:15 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. GORE, Hubert U. LCAP 3/10/2000 STARKS - Funeral services for Hubert U. Gore, 77, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 10, in First Baptist Church of Starks. The Rev. Glen Wagnon will officiate. Burial will be in VFW Cemetery under direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Vistiation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Mr. Gore died Wednesday, March 8, 2000, in the Sulphur hospital. A lifelong resident of Starks, he was a 1942 graduate of Nederland High School. He was a supervisor of maintenance aboard ships while serving the Navy in World War II, Korea and Vietnam and he retired from the Navy in 1966. He was a charter member of VFW Post 4759 of Starks. Survivors include two sons, Quanah D. Gore of Maryland and Randolph T. Gore of Deweyville, Texas; one brother, Marion Gore of Starks; and six grandchildren. GORE, Hubert U. LCAP 3/9/2000 STARKS - Funeral services for Hubert U. Gore, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 10, in First Baptist Church of Starks. Burial will be in VFW Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Mr. Gore died Wednesday, March 8, 2000, in the Sulphur hospital. GRANBERRY, Lela M. LCAP 3/13/2000 DERIDDER &emdash; Funeral services for Lela M. Granberry, 56, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. The Rev. Lennett Guidry will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation is 3 a.m. - 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Granberry died at 7:35 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Sugartown. She was a former employee of Reichley's Bakery and worked for Beauregard Parish School food service. She was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Rodney Granberry; two sons, Rex and John Granberry, both of DeRidder; three brothers, Jerry McFatter of Chicago, Jimmy McFatter of DeRidder and James R. McFatter of Beaumont, Texas; three sisters, Faye Laurich of DeRidder, Thelma Hill of Rosepine and Winnie Sanders of Sugartown; and three grandchildren. GRANGER, Rayford J. LCAP 3/10/2000 Funeral arrangements for Rayford J. Granger, 56, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 3:25 p.m. Thursday in a local hospital. GRANGER, Rayford J. LCAP 3/11/2000 Funeral services for Rayford J. Granger, 56, will be at 3 p.m. today, March 11, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Granger died Thursday, March 9, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Mamou, he had lived in Lake Charles since 1957. He was a maintenance foreman for Gulf Gate Construction Company. He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Geneva Mott Granger of Lake Charles; three sons, Erick, Brian and Glenn Granger, all of Lake Charles; two daughters, Pamela and Sheila Granger, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Allen Granger of Eunice and Alvin Granger of Lake Charles; three sisters, Grace Vincent and Shirley Fontenot, both of Lake Charles, and Merella Kennedy of Ragley; two grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren. GRIFFIN, Laverne LCAP 3/3/2000 GRIFFIN, Lionel LCAP 3/3/2000 GRIFFIN, Lucille E. LCAP 3/3/2000 GRIFFIN, North LCAP 3/3/2000 Funeral services for Laverne Griffin, 43; Lionel Griffin, 44; Lucille Eggins "Biddy" Griffin, 71; and North "Jack" Griffin, 73, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 4, in Mount Calvary Baptist Church. The Revs. Robert L. Owens and E.L. Garner will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. The Griffins died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000, in Lake Charles. Laverne Griffin was a native of Lake Charles and a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church. She was a ministry adviser and was an adult supervisor for the church drill team and the youth usher board. She was a member of the Voices of Calvary and Women's Day choirs. Her survivors include one brother, Paul Wayne Griffin of Lake Charles. Lionel Griffin was a native of Alexandria and had lived in Lake Charles for 44 years. He worked for the Calcasieu Association of Retarded Citizens and was a member of Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. He was a member of the church Brotherhood, the adult and youth usher boards, and the male chorus. He was a member of Krewe de la CARC. His survivors include one brother, Paul Wayne Griffin. Lucille Griffin was a native of Gold Dust and had lived in Lake Charles for 47 years. She was a member of Messiah Missionary Baptist Church and was the first president of the church deaconess board. She was a member of the church mission, the prayer band, Sunday school and Bible class, and the cooking committee. Her survivors include one son, Paul Wayne Griffin; three brothers, the Rev. Fredrick Joubert of Beaumont, Texas, and Luches Eggins and Yancy Junior, both of Bunkie; two sisters, Louise Moton of St. Landry Parish and Patsy Jackson of Houston; and four grandchildren. North Griffin was a native of Bunkie and had lived in Lake Charles for 54 years. He was a former employee of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office. He was a member of Messiah Missionary Baptist Church, Willing Workers and the church cooking committee. His survivors include one son, Paul Wayne Griffin; one brother, Edward Griffin of Lake Charles; three sisters, Clozia Gibson and Shirley Baylor, both of Lake Charles, and Cammie White of Dallas; and four grandchildren. GRIFFIN, Patricia LCAP 3/25/2000 BANCROFT - Funeral services for Patricia ''Pat'' Griffin, 65, will be at 3 p.m. today, March 25, in Brushy Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Jimmy Clark will officiate. Burial will be in Smith Cemetery under direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Vistiaton is from 9 a.m. at the church. Mrs. Griffin died Thursday, March 23, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Snow Hill, Ark., she lived in Starks for the past 20 years. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Brush Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Mike Hillebrandt of Westlake, Danny Hillebrandt of Acworh, Ga. and Jimmy Hillebrandt of Starks; three daughters, Vicki Borkowski of Lawenceville, Ga., Ellen Richard of Sulphur and Ann Hazell of Moss Bluff; one sister, Mary Sue Rye of Nanjemo, Md., two stepsisters, Florien McKinny of New Orleans and Nell Duhon of Westlake; 18 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. GRIFFIN, Patricia E. LCAP 3/24/2000 STARKS - Funeral arrangements for Patricia E. Griffin, 65, of Starks will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeQuincy. She died Thursday in a Lake Charles hospital. GUIDRY, Lorena K. LCAP 3/29/2000 Funeral services for Lorena Kershaw Guidry, 82, of Hayes, will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 30, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will be in Hayes Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Guidry died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2000, in a local care center. She was a native of Grand Chenier, a longtime resident of Hayes, and a member of St. Daniel Catholic Chapel in Hayes. Survivors include one daughter, Lorena Ann Miller of Hayes; four sons, Willard Guidry and Leroy Guidry, both of Hayes, Melvin Guidry of Lake Arthur and Elton Guidry of Kinder; 18 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. GUILLORY, Carleigh D. LCAP 3/21/2000 Graveside services for Carleigh Donetta Guillory, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. (Tammy M.) Guillory will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, in Consolata Cemetery. Deacon Ray Granger will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. She died Sunday, March 19, 2000. Additional survivors include one brother, Charles Guillory Jr. of Lake Charles; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Ledet and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Robinson, all of Lake Charles; and her great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Pappillion of Kinder. GUILLORY, Edward LCAP 3/23/2000 Funeral arrangments for Edward Guillory, 65, of Abbeville will be anounced by King's Funeral Home. He died at Wednesday in a Shreveport hospital. GUILLORY, Edward Sr. LCAP 3/26/2000 ABBEVILLE -- Funeral services for Edward Guillory Sr., 64, of 1309 Maude Avenue will be at 7 p.m. today, March 26, in Pleasant Green Baptist Church. The Rev. B.K. Stevens will officiate. Dismissal will be in at 10 a.m. Monday with burial in St. Paul Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 4 - 7 p.m. today. Mr. Guillory died Wednesday, March 22, 2000, in a Shreveport hospital. He lived in Abbeville for the past 12 years, Erath for 10 years and Lake Arthur for 13 years. Survivors include his wife, Leatha Mae Guillory; two sons, Steven Guillory of Baldwin and Edward Guillory Jr. of Lake Charles; one daughter, Rose Guillory Clark of Irving, Texas; two brothers, Cornelius and Roy Guillory, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mary Ross of Chicago and Grace Charles of Lake Charles; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. GUILLORY, Jean L. LCAP 3/17/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Jean L. Guillory, 64, of Baton Rouge will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 18, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 8 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Guillory died at 10 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2000 in a Baton Rouge hospital. She was a native of Oberlin, had lived in Lake Charles most of her life, and moved to Baton Rouge five years ago. She was employed by Kroger for many years, and was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Courville and Eva Gaspard, both of Baton Rouge; one brother, Murphy Guillory of Kinder; four sisters, Charlene Paul of Deville, Martha Cooper of Carencro, Verna Ogea of Kinder and Nora Chiasson of Lake Charles; her mother, Lovenia Guillory of Kinder; and four grandchildren. GUILLORY, Jewel R., Mrs. LCAP 3/26/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Jewel Ruth Hoffpauir Guillory, 82, of Vinton, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, March 27, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jimmy Hoffpauir will officiate. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery in Crowley. Visitation is 2 - 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Guillory died at 5:18 a.m. Saturday, March 25, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Crowley, she had lived in Vinton since 1950. She was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School. She worked as a bookkeeper for Sam LeBoeuf of the Vinton Repair Shop and Horseman Benevolent Protective Association at Delta Downs, Inc. She was a lifetime member of the Vinton PTA. She established the Junior Garden Club of Vinton. She was one of the first three women to arrive in Cameron to assist victims of Hurricane Audrey in 1957. She was a Methodist. Survivors include her husband, Louis Eugene Guillory; one son, Clarence E. "BooBoo" Rothkamm of Baton Rouge; one daughter, JoAnne Guidry of Vinton; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. GUILLORY, Kevin E. LCAP 3/26/2000 WELSH -- Funeral services for Kevin Ernest Guillory, 46, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, March 27, in HIxson Funeral Home. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Monday with a rosary at 11 a.m. Mr. Guillory died Thursday, March 23, 2000. A native of Quincy, Mass., he lived in Welsh for the last 13 years. He served in the Marine Corps and was still inactive in the National Guard. He worked as an insurance appraiser. He was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include three sons, Travis, Mathew and Randy Guillory, all of Welsh; two daughters, Adriane Guillory Gary of Welsh and Stephanie Guillory of Lacassine; two brothers, Eric and David Guillory, both of Weymouth, Mass.; two sisters, Linda Ellis of Whitman, Mass., and Donna Collarone of East Bridgewater, Mass.; his father, Ernest Guillory of Iowa, La.; and one grandchild. GUILLORY, Kevin E. LCAP 3/25/2000 WELSH - Funeral arrangements for Kevin E. Guillory, 46, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. He died Thursday. GUILLORY, Verna D. LCAP 3/2/2000 LAFAYETTE - Funeral services for Verna Mae David Guillory, 91, will be at 4 p.m. Friday, March 3, in Delhomme Funeral Home. The Revs. John Robson and Wayne Sistrunk will officiate. Burial will be in Lafayette Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Guillory died Wednesday, March 1, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. She was a native of Lafayette. She taught at Pine Prairie and Port Barre high schools until her retirement, and then began working with the Agricultural Extension Department as a home demonstration agent. She also was employed in Baton Rouge as a specialist in the Home Furnishings Department. Survivors include two brothers, John W. "Jay" David of Breaux Bridge and Wesley David of Lafayette. Memorial donations may be made to Northside Baptist Church of Lafayette, the family said. HAINES, Margaret LCAP 3/17/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Margaret "Madge" Haines, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 18, in Robison Funeral Home. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Haines died Thursday, March 16, 2000, in her residence. She was a resident of Sulphur. Survivors include two daughters, Gail O'Neal of Sulphur and Juanita Reeves of Houston; and two brothers, George Kilmartin and Tom Kilmartin, both of Glasgow, Scotland. HALL, Douglas LCAP 3/7/2000 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Douglas Hall, 59, of Deweyville, Texas, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Monday in his Deweyville residence. HALL, Douglas C. Sr. LCAP 3/8/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Douglas C. "Doug" Hall Sr., 59, of Deweyville, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 8, in The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. The Rev. Jeff Hennigan will officiate. Burial will be in McFatter-Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 8:30-11 a.m. in the funeral home and from noon in the church. Mr. Hall died Monday, March 6, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Robeline, lived most of his life in DeQuincy, and had lived in Deweyville for 14 years. He was a Marine veteran and was a supervisor for Sabine River Northern Railroad. He was Pentecostal. Survivors include his wife, Lillie D. Hall of Deweyville; one son, Douglas "Clay" Hall Jr. of DeQuincy; three daughters, LaVonda Hall of DeQuincy, Linda Hylander of Conroe, Texas, and Rhonda Briscoe of Sachse, Texas; one brother, Ernest Hall Jr. of Woodlawn; and seven grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Tupelo Children's Mansion, the family said. HAMMER, Alex B. LCAP 3/1/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Alex Blayne Hammer, 5, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 2, in Victory Worship Center. The Rev. Larry LaFleur will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Thursday in the church. He died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000, in Lake Charles. He was a native of Lake Charles and was a member of the Victory Worship Center ACTS Club. Survivors include his parents, Robert and Krista Hammer; one brother, Nicholas Hammer of Sulphur; two sisters, Brittany Hammer and Emileigh Hammer, both of Sulphur; his maternal grandparents, Walter and Bobbie Doucet of Sulphur; paternal grandparents, Jerry and Diane Hammer of Nebraska City, Neb.; maternal great-grandmother, Regina Doucet of Crowley; paternal great-grandmother, Faye Martin of Lincoln, Neb.; and his maternal great-grandparents, Colbert and Ella Mae Richard of Egan. HANSEN, Charles A. LCAP 3/17/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Charles A. Hansen, 21, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a Baton Rouge hospital. HANSEN, Charles A. LCAP 3/18/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Charles Allen Hansen, 21, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 19, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Whitaker Cemetery. Mr. Hansen died at 8:25 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2000, in a Baton Rouge hospital. HARPER, Lum C. LCAP 3/11/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Lum C. Harper, 94, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 12, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery. Mr. Harper died at 5:30 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital. HARRIS, Charles L. LCAP 3/5/2000 Funeral services for Charles Lee "Big Charlie" Harris, 45, of 1200 Gadwall St., will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 6, in King's Funeral Home. The Rev. Mack Guillory will officiate. Burial will be in Old Emanuel Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Monday. Mr. Harris died Thursday, March 2, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a Longshoreman. He was a member of Old Emanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Veronica Harris of Houston and Felicia Bilbo of Lake Charles; one brother, Donald Ray Harris of Lake Charles; two sisters, Gloria Semien and Patricia Deshotel, both of Lake Charles; and companion, Francine Galentine of Lake Charles. HARRIS, Charles L. LCAP 3/3/2000 Funeral arrangements for Charles Lee Harris, 45, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. HARRIS, Katrell L. LCAP 3/16/2000 Graveside services for Katrell Larin Harris, infant daughter of Vivian Elise Harris and Roderick Celestine of Lake Charles, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 20, in Combre Cemetery. The Rev. Cunningham Bobb will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. She died Sunday, March 12, 2000, in a local hospital. Additional survivors include one brother, Keyvan D. Harris of Lake Charles; one sister, Karin L. Harris of Lake Charles; her maternal grandparents, David L. Harris of Sulphur and Beatrice Harris of Lake Charles; her paternal grandparents, Dorothy Lewis and Joe Celestine, both of Lake Charles; and her great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John (Vivian) Griffin and Bessie Johnson, all of Lake Charles. HAYES, Angelina, Mrs. LCAP 3/17/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Angelina Hayes, 74, of Evergreen will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Thursday in an Alexandria care center. HAYES, Angelina, Mrs. LCAP 3/23/2000 EVERGREEN - Funeral services for Mrs. Angelina Hayes, 77, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 25, in St. John Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Hayes died Thursday, March 16, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. HEBERT, Gladys LCAP 3/19/2000 GUEYDAN - Funeral services for Gladys Hebert, 88, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, from St. Peter's Catholic Church. The Rev. Grady Estilette will officiate. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 2:30 - 10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Hebert died at 1:10 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2000, in a New Iberia hospital. A native of Gueydan, she was a resident of Gueydan. For the last four years she lived in New Iberia. She had worked at The Sewing Factory and a flower shop. She was a homemaker. Survivors include four sons, James Ruston Broussard of New Iberia, Francise Murlyn Broussard of Houma, Ronald Lawrence Broussard of Mena, Ark., and John Wendell Broussard of Saudi Arabia; one daughter, Mrs. Ivy "Etheleen" Meaux of Lake Charles; one brother, Preston Jardell of Beaumont, Texas; 17 grandchildren; one step grandchild; 27 great-grandchildren; and one step great-grandchild. HEBERT, Gladys LCAP 3/18/2000 GUEYDAN - Funeral arrangements for Gladys Hebert, 88, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Friday at a local hospital. HEBERT, Gladys, Mrs. LCAP 3/10/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Gladys Hebert, 73, will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 12, in Hixson Funeral Home. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Saturday, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Hebert died Wednesday, March 8, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a lifetime resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include three sons, Chester Joseph ''C.J.'' LaCombe Jr. of Lake Charles, Louis Jean ''Bubba'' LaCombe of Grand Lake and Richard Shannon ''Ricky'' LaCombe of Baton Rouge; one brother, Ollie Hayes Carpenter of Lake Charles; two sisters, Willie Mae Bournes and Nadie Virginia Moran, both of Lake Charles; her mother, Mrs. Ezar Carpenter of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. HEBERT, Jamie R. LCAP 3/11/2000 OBERLIN - Funeral services for Jamie Ren'ne Hebert, 3, will be at noon Sunday, March 12, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. The Rev. Jude Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklin Springs Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home, with rosary at 7 p.m. Saturday. She died at 7:27 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2000, in an Oakdale hospital. Survivors include her mother Tonya Lynn Hebert of Oberlin; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike (Mary) Hubbard of Oberlin and Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie (Nancy) Trahan of Hayes; and her great-grandmothers, Janet Hubbard of Blytheville, Ark., and Annie Abshire of Crowley. HEBERT, Louis E. LCAP 3/1/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Louis Edgar ''Sonny Boy'' Hebert, 70, will be at 3 p.m. today, March 1, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery. Mr. Hebert died on Monday, Feb. 28, 2000, at his residence. HEBERT, Suzy LCAP 3/24/2000 RAYBURN COUNTRY, Texas - Memorial services for Suzy Hebert, 31, of Jasper, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 27, from St. Raymond Catholic Church. Arrangements are by Stringer and Griffin Funeral Home of Jasper. Mrs. Hebert died Monday, March 20, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Trenton, N.J., a former resident of Sulphur, and had lived in Jasper for only a short time. Survivors include one brother, Paul Hebert of New Orleans, and her mother, Marion Hebert of Rayburn Country. HELMS, Roy I. LCAP 3/23/2000 Graveside services for Roy Isaac Helms, 90, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 24, in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Helms died Tuesday, March 21, 2000, in a local hospital. HENNIGAN, Henry B. LCAP 3/5/2000 JUNCTION COMMUNITY - Funeral services for Henry B. Hennigan, 94, of Merryville, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 6, in Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Cannon Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Hennigan died at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital. HENRY, Louis Jr. LCAP 3/23/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Louis ''Red'' Henry Jr. 77, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 1:10 p.m. Wednesday in the Jennings hospital. HENRY, Louis Jr. LCAP 3/24/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Louis ''Red'' Henry Jr., 77, will be at 11 a.m. today, March 24, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Henry died at 1:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. HEREFORD, Lettie S., Mrs. LCAP 3/3/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Lettie Self Hereford, 91, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 3, in Castor Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Hereford died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000, in Rockwall, Texas. HILL, Madelean C. LCAP 3/2/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Madelean Chrisman Hill, 60, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 3, in First Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Pine Island Cemetery in Pickering under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Hill died Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. HINCHEE, Browder R. LCAP 3/13/2000 JENNINGS &emdash; Funeral services for Browder R. Hinchee, 85, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 13, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery in Welsh. Mr. Hinchee died at 9:55 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. HOOVER, L. Dean Jr. LCAP 3/5/2000 Funeral services for Larry Dean Hoover Jr., 22, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 6, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oaks Cemetery in Kinder under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a scripture service at 6 p.m.; and 8 - 9:45 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mr. Hoover died at 4:30 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2000, near Ragley. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He attended Barbe High School and Sowela Technical Institute and graduated from Parkview Christian Academy. He was employed at Hoover Air Conditioning and Heating. Survivors include one son, Tyler Dean Hoover of Lake Charles; one sister, Heather Rose Hoover of Lake Charles; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Larry (Susan Amy) Hoover of Lake Charles; paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Hoover of Lake Charles; and maternal grandparents, Wilfred Amy and Mr. and Mrs. Horace (Rose) Daigle, all of Lake Charles. HOPKINS, Virta P. LCAP 3/13/2000 Funeral services for Virta P. Hopkins, 92, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Huey V. Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Hayes Cemetery in Hayes. Visitation is 2 - 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Ms. Hopkins died Sunday, March 12, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Bell City, she lived most of her life in Lake Charles. Survivors include three sisters, Mabel Jones of Hayes, Laura (Parker) Cormier of Lake Charles and Louise R. Vice of Lafayette. HOUSE, Adrienne LCAP 3/26/2000 Graveside services for Adrienne House, 89, will be at 4 p.m. today, March 26, in Dutch Cove Cemetery. The Rev. Tom Howe will officiate. Burial will be under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Ms. House died Saturday, March 25, 2000, in a local care center. She was a native of Lake Charles. She was a member of Eastern Star. She was a member of University United Methodist Church. Survivors include two nephews, Don Hickman of Lake Charles and Dr. Fred W. Thomas of Baton Rouge. ISTRE, Lorena M. LCAP 3/3/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Lorena Marie Istre, 85, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 4, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Burial will be in Roselawn Funeral Home under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Mrs. Istre died Thursday, March 2, 2000, in a Sulphur care center. JACK, Edna H., Mrs. LCAP 3/4/2000 ELTON - Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Henry Jack, 70, will be at 11 a.m. today, March 4, in Faith Deliverance Temple Church. Bishop Lewis Simpson will officiate. Burial will be in Eternal Rest Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder. Visitation is from 9 a.m. at the church. Mrs. Jack died at 4:15 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Pineville, she had lived in Elton all of her life. Survivors include her husband, Sidney Jack Sr. of Elton; one daughter, Debra Woolridge of Lake Charles; four sons, Isreal Jack of Lake Charles, Chris Lavan and Sidney Jack Jr., both of Elton, and Harvey Jack of Atlanta, Ga.; two sisters, Ethel Smith of Beaumont, Texas and Lucille Henry of Houston; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. JACK, Mrs. Edna H. LCAP 3/3/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Edna Henry Jack, 69, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 4:18 p.m. Thursday in a local hospital. JAMES, Leatrice S., Mrs. LCAP 3/20/2000 ANACOCO -- Funeral services for Mrs. Leatrice Scoggins James, 62, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, in Good Hope Baptist Church. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery. Mrs. James died Sunday, March 19, 2000, in a Leesville hospital. JANOWSKI, Bronislaw LCAP 3/24/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Bronislaw Janowski, 86, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 25, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery Mausoleum under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mr. Janowski died Thursday, March 23, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. JANOWSKI, Mary T. LCAP 3/30/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Mary T. Janowski, 79, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 30, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Church Mausoleum under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Janowski died Tuesday, March 27, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital. JOFFRION, Charles B. LCAP 3/21/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Charles B. Joffrion, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. John Blumm will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., in the funeral home. Mr. Joffrion died Monday, March 20, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. He was an engineer for Missouri Pacific-Union Pacific Railroad for 30 years. He was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church of DeQuincy. He was a third and fourth degree knight with Knights of Columbus Council 8805. He was an Air Force veteran and a member of DeQuincy Memorial VFW Post 3802. Survivors include his wife, Helen Joffrion; one son, Charles ''Bubba'' Joffrion of DeQuincy; three daughters, Chorlet Russell and Barbara Cromwell, both of Baton Rouge, and Debra Pharris of DeQuincy; one sister, Mary Agnes Joffrion of Zachary; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. JOFFRION, Charles B. LCAP 3/22/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Charles B. Joffrion, 71, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 22, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. John Blumm will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. A rosary was recited Tuesday evening. Mr. Joffrion died Monday, March 20, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. He was an Air Force veteran and worked as an engineer for Missouri Pacific-Union Pacific Railroad for 30 years. He was a third- and fourth-degree knight with Knights of Columbus Council 8805 and was a member of DeQuincy Memorial VFW Post 3802. Survivors include his wife, Helen Joffrion of DeQuincy; one son, Charles "Bubba" Joffrion of DeQuincy; three daughters, Debra Pharris of DeQuincy and Chorlet Russell and Barbara Cromwell, both of Baton Rouge; one sister, Mary Agnes Joffrion of Zachary; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. JOHNSON, Edgar LCAP 3/16/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Edgar Johnson, 84, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 17, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Gerard Little will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Friday. Mr. Johnson died Wednesday, March 15, 2000, in Lake Charles. A native of Cravens, he moved to Hackberry in 1937 with the CCC Camp. He worked for Amoco in the oil field. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Hackberry. Survivors include three sons, Edgar Lee Johnson of Angleton, Texas, Julius Andrew "Butch" Johnson of DeRidder and Cecil Aubrey Johnson of Houston; two daughters, Ella Marie "Sissy" Harris of Goldonna and Sandra Gay "Sandy" Reioux of Donbury, Texas; one brother, Durwood Johnson of Spokane, Wash.; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. JOHNSON, Roy LCAP 3/25/2000 PITKIN - Funeral services for Roy Johnson, 54, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 25, in Freedom Baptist Church. Burial will be in Occupy No. 1 Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Johnson died Friday, March 24, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital. JOLIVETTE, Robert L. LCAP 3/19/2000 Funeral arrangements for Robert L. Jolivette, 65, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. JOLIVETTE, Robert L. LCAP 3/23/2000 Memorial services for Robert L. ''Pee Wee'' Jolivette, 65, will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 25, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Samuel Osuji will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Mr. Jolivette died Friday, March 17, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Opelousas, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a mmeber of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Virena Syas Jolivette of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Ann Lemelle of Lake Charles; two brothers, Herbert Jolivette and Wilfred Jolivette, both of Lake Charles; three sisters, Delores Richard of Opelousas, Celstine Columbus of Port Arthur, Texas and Mary E. Carvin of Austin, Texas; his stepmother, Irine Comeaux of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. JONES, Patricia LCAP 3/31/2000 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Patricia Jones, 60, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a Houston hospital. JOPES, John R. LCAP 3/5/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for John Richardson "Big John" Jopes Sr., 51, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 6, in Agape Lighthouse Church. The Rev. Scott Coon will officiate. Burial will be in Kinder Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Jopes died at 9:37 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Kinder. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sue Burnitt Jopes; three sons, Ernest Bryant Bertrand of Kinder, Waylin Hall Bertrand of Reeves and John Richardson Jopes Jr. of Iowa, La.; two daughters, Annette Janice of Lake Charles and Evelyn Stacie Myers of Indian Village; two brothers, Roy Jopes of Detroit and Roymal Jopes of Kinder; four sisters, Equilla J. Victorian of Oberlin, Bernadette J. Joiner of Baton Rouge, Juilette "Sue" Swanner of San Antonio, Texas, and Lillie Chachere of Houston; and 17 grandchildren. JORDAN, Lewis E. Sr. LCAP 3/1/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Lewis E. Jordan Sr., 74, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 1, in Jackson Chapel Church of Christ. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery in Pickering under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Jordan died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital. JOUBERT, Gustavia LCAP 3/10/2000 Funeral services for Gustavia Joubert, 84, of 713 Sallie Mae St. Apt. 2, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday March 11, in the New Emanuel Baptist Church. The Rev. Roland Mouton will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Joubert died at 7:13 a.m. Thursday, March 9, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Washington, La., she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of the New Emanuel Baptist Church where she served on the Deaconess Board and the Prayer Band Committee. Survivors include two daughters, Ruby N. Williams of West Texas City, Texas and Debbie Jacob of Kemah, Texas; one son, Robert Lee Joubert of Lake Charles; one stepson, Cal J. Joubert of Houston; one sister, Margaret Blakenship of California; one brother, Leroy Fontenot of Lake Charles; 14 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. JURICEK, John LCAP 3/31/2000 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for John Juricek, 60, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Thursday in Alexandria. KASHER, Elijah W. LCAP 3/17/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Elijah William ''Eli'' Kasher, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 20, from Immaculate Conception Church. Arrangements are by Robison Funeral Home. Mr. Kasher died Thursday, March 16, 2000, in Sulphur. KASHER, Elijah W. LCAP 3/20/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Elijah William "Eli" Kasher, 73, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 20, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Frances Fitzsimmon will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. A rosary was recited and scriptural wake service held Sunday evening. Mr. Kasher died Thursday, March 16, in a local hospital. He served in the Army for three years, including on Iwo Jima during World War II. He retired from Cities Service after 31 years of service as a machinist supervisor. Survivors include three sons, Marc Kasher of Lumberton, Texas, Paul Kasher of The Woodlands, Texas, and Ross Kasher of San Antonio, Texas; one daughter, Kim Kasher of Houston; one brother, Thomas Kasher of Boynton Beach, Fla.; two sisters, Claire Fink of Minneapolis and Florence Rashbaum of Edison, N.J.; and four grandchildren. KEELE, Al LCAP 3/6/2000 ANACOCO -- Funeral services for Al Keele, 69, will be at 3 p.m. today, March 6, in Crystal Springs Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Keele died Saturday, March 4, 2000, in Leesville. KELLEY, Joy, Mrs. LCAP 3/21/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Joy Louise Kelley, 60, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim Guthrie will officiate. Burial will be in Kelley-Rogers Cemetery in Cameron. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Kelley died at 1:05 p.m. Monday, March 20, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of DeQuincy, she had lived in Cameron most of her life. She moved to Westlake eight years ago. She was a member of Westlake First Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Patricia Kelley Romance of Lake Charles; one son, Glen E. Kelley of Moss Bluff; two brothers, Elton Robertson of Sulphur and Ronnie Robertson of Port Arthur, Texas; and six grandchildren. KINGREY, Mary L. LCAP 3/11/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral arrangements for Mary Lee Kingrey, formerly of DeQuincy, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Friday in Florida. KINGREY, Mary L. LCAP 3/13/2000 DEQUINCY &emdash; Funeral services for Mary Lee Kingrey, 81, formerly of DeQuincy, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. John Blumm will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 5 - 9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Kingrey died Friday, March 10, 2000, in a Pensacola, Fla., care facility. A native of Caddo Gap, Montgomery County, Ark., she lived in DeQuincy for 66 years before moving to Pensacola in 1995. Survivors include one brother, Gerald M. Roberts; and a host of nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Louisiana Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71221, the family said. KIRKLAND, Rita LCAP 3/9/2000 Funeral arrangements for Rita Kirkland, 46, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in Lake Charles. KIRKLIN, Rita F. LCAP 3/11/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Rita Faye Kirklin, 46, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 13, in Thompson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Botley Cemetery in Kinder. She died at 4 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2000. KIRKLIN, Rita F. LCAP 3/13/2000 OAKDALE &emdash; Funeral services for Rita Faye Kirklin, 46, will be at 11 a.m. today, March 13, in Thompson Funeral Home. The Rev. Gregory Craig will officiate. Burial will be in Botley Cemetery in Kinder. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. Miss Kirklin died at 4 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2000. A native of Lake Charles, she had lived in Oakdale for a number of years. She was a student at Robinswood School. She was a former member of the Israelite Baptist Church Survivors include three brothers, Phillip Kirklin of Lynwood, Calif., and Roy and Lee Citizen, both of Lake Charles; and two sisters, Thelma Fields of Temple Hill, Md., and Fritzie Kirklin-Compton of California. KIRKLIN, Rita Faye LCAP 3/10/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Rita Faye Kirklin, 46, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. She died Wednesday in Lake Charles. KOONCE, John A. LCAP 3/18/2000 MOSS BLUFF - Funeral services for John Anmons Koonce, 99, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jack Tillery will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Koonce died Thursday, March 16, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Calcasieu Parish, living most of his life in Moss Bluff, and was from the Koonce pioneer family of the Moss Bluff-West Fork area. He worked as a pile driver and helped build the Interstate 10 and I-210 bridges, and he worked as a logger for Longville Lumber. He was a member of the Pipefitters Local 106 and of First Baptist Church in Moss Bluff. Survivors include three daughters, Naoma Block and Dorothy C. Jones, both of Moss Bluff, and Ann Dickson of Lake Charles; two sisters, Annie Hooper of Moss Bluff and Mary Strambler of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. LACY, Percy M. LCAP 3/22/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Percy Marie Lacy, 78, of Dry Creek, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 22, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery. Mrs. Lacy died at 6:42 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital. LANDRUM, Jack Sr. LCAP 3/30/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral arrangements for Jack Landrum Sr., 75, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in Leesville. LANDRUM, Tommy J. Sr. LCAP 3/31/2000 LEESVILLE -- Memorial services for Tommy Jack "Tom" Landrum Sr., 75, will be at 5 p.m. today, March 31, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Laurel, Miss. Mr. Landrum died Wednesday, March 29, 2000, in Leesville. LANDRY, Thornwell F. LCAP 3/1/2000 STAFFORD, Texas - Funeral services for Thornwell F. "Chuck" Landry, 71, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 2, from Notre Dame Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles Samperi will officiate. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in Earthman Southwest Funeral Home. Mr. Landry died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000, in Houston. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was a retired worker with both Occidental Petroleum Corp. and Alief I.S.D. He was a member of Notre Dame Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Nancy M. Landry; one son, Terrell L. Landry of Plano, Texas; two daughters, Linda G. Hartzog and Nancy F. Russell; two brothers, Richard A. Landry of Lake Charles and Luther A. Pitre of Sulphur; and five grandchildren. LARMOND, Isabel R. LCAP 3/6/2000 KINDER -- Funeral services for Isabel R. Larmond, 87, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 6, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Carter Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Sunday evening. Mrs. Larmond died at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2000, in the Kinder hospital. A native of Mamou, she was a resident of Kinder. Survivors include one daughter, Judy Ann Hardesty of Kinder; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. LASHA, Hattie B. LCAP 3/7/2000 Funeral services for Hattie Belle Lasha, 92, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 9, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. David Gunter will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Lasha died at 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 6, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Oakdale, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. Survivors include two daughters, Annie Perry of Lake Charles and Geraldine Lavergne of Dayton, Texas; six sons, Robert Lasha of Sulphur and Raymond, Shelby, Jackie, Larry and Jimmy Lasha, all of Lake Charles; one sister, Rosella Modiville of Leesville; 25 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. LATTA, Hugh, Mrs. LCAP 3/17/2000 VINTON - Funeral services for Mrs. Hugh (Vivian) Latta, 93, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mrs. Latta died Wednesday, March 15, 2000, in Lake Charles. She was a native of Eunice and a resident of Vinton. She was a member of Welsh Memorial Methodist Church and of the church's Minnie Kaufman Circle. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Benton (Maxine) Kuebodeaux of Orange, Texas, and Mrs. John (Vivian Ann) Cagle of Lake Charles; one son, the Rev. Thomas Hugh Latta of Kirbyville, Texas; one brother, Carl Clinton Andrus of Orange; one sister, Rosie Emma Hutchinson of Jacksonville, Fla.; seven grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. LATTA, Hugh, Mrs. LCAP 3/16/2000 VINTON - Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Hugh (Vivian) Latta, 93, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in Lake Charles. LATTA, Hugh, Mrs. LCAP 3/18/2000 VINTON - Funeral services for Mrs. Hugh (Vivian) Latta, 93, were at 2 p.m. today, March 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Johnson will officiate. Burial was in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Mrs. Latta died Wednesday, March 15, 2000, in Lake Charles. She was a native of Eunice and a resident of Vinton. She was a member of Welsh Memorial Methodist Church and of the church's Minnie Kaufman Circle. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Benton (Maxine) Kuebodeaux of Orange, Texas, and Mrs. John (Vivian Ann) Cagle of Lake Charles; one son, the Rev. Thomas Hugh Latta of Kirbyville, Texas; one brother, Carl Clinton Andrus of Orange; two sisters, Mrs. Lottie Parker of Oakdale and Rosie Emma Hutchinson of Jacksonville, Fla.; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. LEBLANC, Lucille LCAP 3/6/2000 WEATHERFORD, Texas -- Funeral services for Lucille "MaMa" LeBlanc, 95, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, in Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Chapel. Interment is in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 6 - 8 p.m. today. Mrs. LeBlanc died Saturday night, March 4, 2000, in a Fort Worth care center. A native of Hackberry, she was a resident of Sulphur until 1983, when she moved to Mineral Wells, Texas. She lived in Weatherford for eight years before moving to Fort Worth last year. Survivors include one daughter, Emma Criswell of Weatherford; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. LEDOUX, Alton LCAP 3/17/2000 SULPHUR-Funeral arrangements for Alton LeDoux, 79, of DeRidder will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Thursday. LEDOUX, Alton LCAP 3/19/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Alton LeDoux, 79, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 20, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Lonnie Gothrup will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is 4 - 10 p.m. today. Mr. LeDoux died Thursday, March 16, 2000, in DeRidder. He was a member of Houston River Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Rosetta M. LeDoux; three sons, Alton Dudley LeDoux of Guam and Allison D. Sr. and Brian L. LeDoux, both of Sulphur; two daughters, Lisa A. Shaheen and Trish R. Adaway, both of Sulphur; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. LEMELLE, Sedonia LCAP 3/31/2000 EUNICE -- Funeral services for Sedonia Lemelle, 92, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, in Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. Burial will be in Chretian Cemetery in Elton under the direction of Quirk and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Lemelle died Saturday, March 25, 2000. LEVIER infant LCAP 3/16/2000 Funeral arrangements for Christopher Germaine Levier, infant son of Samantha Marie Levier, of 2708 Seventh St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 4 a.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. LEVIER Infant LCAP 3/19/2000 Funeral services for Christopher Jermaine Levier, infant son of Samantha Marie Levier of 2708 7th St., will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 20, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. The infant died at 4 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2000, in a local hospital. LEWIS, Peerliss LCAP 3/26/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Peerliss Lewis, 87, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 26, in Beth-El Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in New Cypress Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Lewis died Friday, March 24, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital. LITTON, Wanda L., Mrs. LCAP 3/8/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Wanda Lee Litton, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 10, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Lueg will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Litton died on at 1:35 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of High Point, N.C., she had lived in Lake Charles since 1952. During World War II she was employed by the U.S. Civil Service. She was an executive assistant with Bordens for over 45 years. Survivors include one son, David Lee of Lake Charles; two brothers, Terry Lloyd of High Point and Darrell Lloyd of Lenoir, N.C.; one sister, Polly Stone of High Point; and two grandchildren. LYLES, Jack D. Sr. LCAP 3/17/2000 REEVES - Funeral services for Jack ''J.D.'' Lyles Sr., 80, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18, in Creel Memorial Gardens Chapel. Burial will be in Creel Memorial Garden Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel. Mr. Lyles died Thursday, March 16, 2000, in the DeQuincy hospital. He lived most of his life in Lake Charles and had lived in Ragley since 1982. He was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran. He was a retired welder from Cities Service after 35 years of service and a member of Boilermakers Local 79 of Lake Charles. He was a member of the VFW Polst 10665 of Topsy and the United Way. Survivors include four sons, Jack D. Lyles, John Kirby Lyles and James Edward Lyles, all of Ragley, and Robert L. Lyles of Lake Charles; one daughter, Beth Henderson of Sulphur; one sister, Louise Barber of Lake Charles; 12 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. LYONS, Edith K. LCAP 3/3/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services Edith "Dolly" Kinney Lyons, 80, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 4, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Owens will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. Lyons died Thursday, March 2, 2000, in Sulphur. She was a native of Midland. Survivors include four sons, Jeff V. Lyons of Williamstown, W.Va., Jack R. Lyons of Sulphur, Lawrence Lyons of Oretta and Marvin G. Lyons of Sunrise; two daughters, Vivian Kershaw of Carlyss and Shirley Wright of Hackberry; one sister, Mrs. Ivy (Bell Kinney) Hanks of Morse; 26 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. MARCANTEL, Bernice H. LCAP 3/1/2000 FIELDS - Graveside services for Bernice Harvey Marcantel at 10 a.m. today, March 1, in Hyatt Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Mrs. Marcantel died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000, in her residence in Sulphur. MARKWAY, Earl Jr. LCAP 3/13/2000 DERIDDER &emdash; Funeral services for Earl Markway Jr., 43, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 13, in Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Markway died at 5:55 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. MARTIN, Hazel R. LCAP 3/15/2000 TEE-MAMOU - Funeral services for Hazel Reed Martin, 82, will be at 1 p.m. today, March 15, from St. Jules Catholic Church. Burial will be in Reed Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Mrs. Martin died at 5:40 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2000, in the Houston hospital. MARTIN, Ray L. LCAP 3/18/2000 LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral arrangements for Ray Lee Martin, 73, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died Friday in a Lake Charles hospital. MARTIN, Ray L. Sr. LCAP 3/19/2000 LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral services for Ray Lee Martin Sr., 73, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 20, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. Martin died at 10:15 a.m. Friday, March 17, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. MCCARTNEY, Cary E. LCAP 3/28/2000 Funeral arrangements for Cary E. McCartney, 82, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local care center. MCCARTNEY, Cary E. LCAP 3/29/2000 Funeral services for Cary E. "Bill" McCartney, 82, will be at 2:30 p.m. today, March 29, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tom Howe will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mr. McCartney died at 2:40 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2000, in a local care center. He was a native of Urania and had lived in Lake Charles since 1951. He was a Navy veteran and served in the Pacific Theater in World War II. He was a retired maintenance electrician with PPG. He was a member of University United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Cary J. McCartney of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Ann Aucoin of Westlake; one sister, Mary Meredith of Winnfield; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. MCELVEEN, Herbert H. LCAP 3/4/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Herbert Huey McElveen, 39, will be at 3 p.m. today, March 4, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. The Revs. Whit Holmes and Jerry Masters will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. McElveen died at 6:17 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2000, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of DeRidder. He attended First Baptist Church in DeRidder and graduated from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston with a degree in business administration. He worked for 10 years at National Bank of Commerce, which later became Bank One. He was an advanced amateur radio operator. Survivors include his mother, Frances Pye McElveen of DeRidder. Donations may be made to the church or charitable organization of one's choice, the family said. MCFATTER, Dorothy R. LCAP 3/6/2000 DEER PARK, Texas -- Memorial services for Dorothy Ruth McFatter, 71, will be at 4 p.m. today, March 6, in Deer Park Funeral Directors Chapel. The Rev. Jim Carrol will officiate. Mrs. McFatter died Friday, March 3, 2000. Survivors include three sons, Michael James Ball of Oakridge, Texas, and Anthony Ball and Daniel McFatter, both of Deer Park; two daughters, Avery Kay Weldon of Deer Park and Elizabeth McKay of Fort Worth, Texas; four sisters; three brothers; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. MCKINSEY, Kathleen S. LCAP 3/22/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Kathleen S. McKinsey will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in Sulphur. MCKINSEY, Kathleen S. LCAP 3/23/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Kathleen S. McKinsey, 67, of Vinton, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 24, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Robbie Tibbetts will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Friday. Mrs. McKinsey died Tuesday, March 21, 2000, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Vinton and was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Elom D. McKinsey of Vinton; one son, Dwight C. Hunt of Dallas; two daughters, Kathryn Hunt Vincent of Sulphur and Vicki Hunt Courmier of Vinton; her stepmother, Mildred Stroderd of Sulphur; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. MCNAMARA, Hazel E. LCAP 3/28/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Hazel E. McNamara, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Eddie Clement will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Wednesday. She died Sunday, March 26, 2000, in a Zachary hospital. A lifelong resident of DeQuincy, she was a member of First Baptist Church of DeQuincy. She was a retired librarian and teacher and had received numerous awards during her 30-year career at Johnson Bayou, Vinton, Sulphur and DeQuincy schools. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society and the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association. Survivors include one brother, Robert Dennis McNamara of DeQuincy. George Milburn Sr. Funeral arrangements for George Milburn Sr., 85, of Westlake, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church in DeQuincy, the family said. MENIER, Farry G. LCAP 3/9/2000 MAMOU - Funeral services for Farry Gene Menier, 70, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 9, from St. Ann's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Reed Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mr. Menier died Wednesday, March 8, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. MILBURN, George L. Sr. LCAP 3/29/2000 Funeral services for George L. Milburn Sr., 84, of Westlake, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 30, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Arvin Harrell will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Westlake. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Milburn died at 3:43 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Pecan Island and had lived in Westlake for most of his life. He was a World War II Army veteran and served in New Guinea and Guadalcanal. He was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a former member of the VFW in Sulphur and worked most of his life as a painter with Local 783. Survivors include three sons, George L. Milburn Jr. of Lake Charles and Doug Milburn and David Milburn, both of Westlake; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. MILLER, Betty I., Mrs. LCAP 3/25/2000 REEVES - Funeral services for Betty Ipes Miller, 93, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 26, in Reeves Bible Church. The Rev. Don Barrett will officiate. Burial will be in Dry Creek Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home of Kinder. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today in the funeral home, and from 1 p.m. Sunday in the church. Mrs. Miller died Friday, March 23, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. She was a retired teacher and lifelong resident of Allen Parish. Survivors include one son, George Leon "Bo" Miller of New Iberia; one daughter, Mrs. Clyde (Jo Beth) Taylor of Lafayette; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Camp Pearl in Reeves, the family said. MILLER, Judy Ann LCAP 3/29/2000 Funeral services for Judy Ann Miller, 58, of Iowa, La., will be at 2 p.m. today, March 29, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim Goodly will officiate. Burial will be in Hebert Cemetery in Iowa. Visitation is 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. She was a native of Lake Arthur and had lived in Lake Charles for 28 years. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Alvin Ray Miller of Iowa; one daughter, Tammy LeBlanc of Lake Charles; one sister, Martha Trahan of Kaplan; her stepfather and mother, Leland and Pearl Friedrichsen of Pasadena, Texas; and two grandchildren. MILLER, Rita LCAP 3/13/2000 WELSH &emdash; Funeral arrangements for Rita Miller, 80, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in Jennings. MILLIGAN, Clifford N., Dr. LCAP 3/11/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Dr. Clifford N. Milligan, 41, of Selma, Ala., will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 12, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Bob Wallace will officiate. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday. Dr. Milligan died Tuesday, March 7, 2000, in Deer Valley, Utah. He was a native of Oakdale. He was a 1977 graduate of Oakdale High School and received the W.T. and Ethel Burton Scholarship. He earned a bachelor's degree in biochemistry at Louisiana State University and graduated in 1986 from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans. He was a member of Alpha Epsilon Delta and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies. He was vice chief and chief resident of family practice at Earl K. Long Memorial Hospital in Baton Rouge during his medical residency. He was a partner in Selma Medical Associates and was chief of staff and chairman of the board of directors at Selma Baptist Hospital. He was president of the Dallas County Medical Society and was a member of the American Medical Association, the Alabama Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Practice. He was a board member at Little Friends Episcopal School. He was a member of St. Paul Episcopal Church and served in the church choir and vestry. Survivors include his wife, Suzanne O'Neill Milligan of Selma; one daughter, Caroline O'Neill Milligan of Selma; one brother, Robert Keith Milligan of Moss Bluff; and his father, Mazon A. Milligan of Oakdale. Memorial donations may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in Monroe, the family said. MILLIGAN, Clifford, Dr. LCAP 3/9/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Dr. Clifford Milligan, 41, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in Utah. MOFFETT, Clifford, Mrs. LCAP 3/10/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Mrs. Clifford (Nita Terral) Moffett, 93, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 11, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Transport Cemetery in Dodson under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Moffett died at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2000, in a Welsh care center. MOFFETT, Clifford, Mrs. LCAP 3/9/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Clifford (Nita Terral) Moffett, 93, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday in a Welsh care center. MONFETTE, Joseph O. LCAP 3/19/2000 WINNSBORO - Funeral services for Joseph O. "Joey" Monfette, 14, were held Saturday, March 18, in Community Memorial Funeral Home. The Revs. Larry Eubanks, Stanley Thrift and Ricky Adams officiated. Interment with R.O.T.C. honors was at South Central Cemetery. Mr. Monfette died Wednesday, March 15, 2000, in a West Monroe hospital. He was a resident of West Monroe and an honor student at West Monroe High School. He was a member of the Beta Club, R.O.T.C. and the football team. He was named in students' Who's Who. Survivors include one brother, Mitchell Monfette of West Monroe; parents, Craig and Melba Monfette of West Monroe; grandparents, Carter and Ruby Robertson of Wisner, Craig and Sue Monfette of Newport, Vt., Lanny and Margaret Granger of Lakeland and Theresa Ducote of Vinton; great-grandparents, Woody and Melba Leger of Sulphur, Nolan Granger of Vinton, Alfred and Blanche Monfette and Helen Laramie Burgess, all of Newport. MOREAU, Hubert J. LCAP 3/9/2000 MOSS BLUFF - Funeral services for Hubert Joseph Moreau, 70, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 10, from St. Theodore Catholic Church. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Moreau died Wednesday, March 8, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Eunice, he lived in Lake Charles before moving to Moss Bluff. He was a retired bricklayer after 35 years of service. He was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 9933. Survivors include his wife, Agnes Moreau; two sons, Alvin and Kevin Moreau, both of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Diane Daigle of Moss Bluff; one sister, Rose Bellon of Moss Bluff; and seven grandchildren. MORENO, Gussie C. LCAP 3/8/2000 OBERLIN - Funeral services for Mrs. Gussie Carrier Moreno, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 9, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. The Rev. Jude Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be in Oberlin Cemetery in Ardoin Funeral Home of Oberlin. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mrs. Moreno died Tuesday, March 7, 2000, in a Jasper, Texas, hospital. A native of Eunice, she was a longtime resident of Oberlin and had resided in Many for 10 years. She was living in Newton, Texas at the time of her death. Survivors include her husband, Milton Moreno; two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Mitchell of Newton and Mrs. Patricia Shuff of Lake Charles; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Margie Totten of Shreveport and Mrs. Brenda Mitchell of Mabelvale, Ark.; two sisters, Mrs. Theresa Courville of Eunice and Mrs. Rena Riley of Hamshire, Texas; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. MORGAN, Elmer R. LCAP 3/27/2000 ORANGE, Texas - Funeral services for Elmer Ray Morgan, 66, of Vinton, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, in Claybar Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Tibbitts will officiate. Burial will be in Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today. Mr. Morgan died Saturday, March 25, 2000, in his residence. A native of Orange, he had been a resident of Vinton for more than 30 years. He was a retired industrial painter with Service Paint in Beaumont. Survivors include four sons, Ray Morgan of Brenham, Texas, Chad Morgan of Houston, Bryan Stell of Pasadena, Texas, and Bruce Stell of Vinton; two daughters, Donna Talber of Fort Drum, N.Y., and Joanna Shull of Vinton; one brother, Coy Morgan of Bridge City, Texas; two sisters, Mary Jones of Vidor, Texas, and Carolyn Williams of Mauriceville, Texas; his mother, Gertie Morgan of Vinton; and 10 grandchildren. MORGAN, Lena L. LCAP 3/18/2000 Funeral services for Lena L. Morgan, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Dee Spears and Allan Weishampel will officiate. Burial will be in Pinehill Cemetery in Iowa. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Morgan died Friday, March 17, 2000, in his residence. A native of DeRidder, she was a resident of Iowa, La. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Iowa. She was a member of the Baptist Women's Club. She was owner and operator of Morgan Crop Service. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Iowa and the Hospice of Southwest Louisiana. MORRILL, Robert K., Mrs. LCAP 3/3/2000 ROANOKE - Funeral services for Mrs. Robert K. (Virginia Tietje) Morrill of Metairie will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 4, in Roanoke United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery in Welsh under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Vistiation is from 11 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Morrill died at 11:20 a.m. Thursday, March 2, 2000, at her residence. She was a native of Roanoke. She was a graudate of LSU and had a master's degree from New York University. She taught at Tulane University and in the New Orleans Public School System. She was in numerous local theatrical productions. Survivors include her husband; and one brother, William F. Tietje of Jennings. Memorials may be made to Hospice Care of Louisiana, 3801 Canal St., Suite 401, New Orleans, LA 70119, the family said. MORRIS, George LCAP 3/28/2000 Funeral arrangements for George Morris, 59, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Monday in his residence. MORRIS, George LCAP 3/31/2000 Funeral services for George Morris, 59, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Goodly will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Mr. Morris died at 4 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2000, at his residence. A native of Opelousas, he had lived in Houston most of his life before moving to Lake Charles eight years ago. He was employed by Geodata Service Inc. for 18 years. He was also employed as a truck driver and as a security guard by Citadel. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Peter Claver. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Helen Bushnell Morris of Lake Charles; three sons, McNair L. Bushnell of Houston, George M. Morris of Lake Charles and Kenneth R. Morris of Compton, Calif.; two daughters, April Morris and LaDon Morris, both of Compton; seven sisters, Betty Morris, Beverly Morris, Sadonia Morris and Lobella, Williams, all of Long Beach, Calif., Viola Jones of Westlake, Elsie LaFleur of Almeda, Calif. and Jonell Morris of Inglewood, Calif.; four brothers, Val Morris Jr. of Chicago and Jimmy Morris, Michael Morris and Leo Morris, all of Lake Charles; and his stepmother, Josephine Morris of Long Beach. MOUTON, Helen, Mrs. LCAP 3/10/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Helen Mouton, 72, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 1:56 a.m. Thursday in a local hospital. MURRAY, Rodney LCAP 3/26/2000 WESTLAKE -- Funeral arrangements for Rodney Murray, 43, of Westlake will be announced by James Funeral Home. He died Saturday at a local hospital. MURRAY, Rodney LCAP 3/31/2000 WESTLAKE--Funeral services for Rodney Murray, 43, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, in Pasadena Baptist Church. The Rev. Barry Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Murray died Saturday, March 25, 2000 in a local hospital. He was a native and lifelong resident of Westlake., Survivors include one daughter, Princess Rigmaiden of Lake Charles; six brothers, Larry Murray, Calvin Murray, Lionel Murray and Ronald Murray, all of Lake Charles, and Michael Murray and Marrin Ryan, both of Westlake; one sister, Diane Hills of Richmond, Va.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luster (Mary) Murray of Westlake; and one grandchild. MYERS, Frankie LCAP 3/11/2000 Funeral services for Frankie Myers, 69, will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 12, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Billings will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Myers died at 7:44 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2000, in the Sulphur hospital. She was a native of Wichita, Kan., and had lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a member of the ladies auxiliaries of American Legion Post 370 and VFW Post 2130. Survivors include three sons, Ron Myers and Charles Myers, both of Lake Charles, and Donald Myers of Clarksville, Tenn.; four daughters, Brenda Aucoin and Mona Green, both of Sulphur, Patricia Dickerson of Lake Charles and Vickie Myers of Monroe; one brother, Junior Jenkins of Lake Charles; one sister, Ramona Miller of Moss Bluff; 17 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. NELSON, Cora May LCAP 3/31/2000 GLENMORA -- Funeral services for Cora May Nelson, 93, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 1, in the Church of Christ of Glenmora. Burial will be in Butter Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Nelson died on Wedneday, March 29, 2000, in an Alexandria care facility. NELSON, John C. LCAP 3/24/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral arrangements for John C. Nelson, 69, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Thursday in Alexandria. NELSON, John C. Jr. LCAP 3/28/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for John C. Nelson Jr., 69, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 30, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date in a Pennsylvania cemetery. Mr. Nelson died Thursday, March 23, 2000, in Alexandria. NEWSOM, Blanche LCAP 3/27/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Blanche Newsom, 86, will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. She died Sunday in the Sulphur hospital. NEWSOM, Blanche LCAP 3/28/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Mrs. Blanche Newsom, 86, of Carlyss, will be at 5:30 p.m. today, March 28, in Robison Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Visitation is from 2 p.m. Mrs. Newsom died Sunday, March 26, 2000, in a local hospital. She was born and raised in Philadelphia. She moved to Carlyss in 1998. Survivors include her husband, David R. Newsom of Carlyss; one daughter, Blanche E. Panunto of Carlyss; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. NIXON, Edith LCAP 3/31/2000 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Edith Nixon, 63, will be at 2 a.m. Saturday, April 1, in Moss Bluff Pentecostal Church. The Revs. Tim Mahoney and Steve Haymon will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is 8 a.m.-9 p.m. today in the church and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Nixon died Wednesday, March 29, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and worked as a crossing guard at Moss Bluff Middle School. She was a member of Moss Bluff Pentecostal Church. Survivors include four sons, Shane Nixon of Shreveport and Gwin Bergeron, Joseph Nixon and Kenneth Nixon, all of Lake Charles; three daughters, Debbie West of Lufkin, Texas, and Tambria Kershaw and Barbara Smith, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, J.C. Leger and Jefferd Leger, both of Lake Charles; six sisters, Ruth LeBrun of Sulphur, Zora Garcia of Sacramento, Calif., and Dorothy Richard, Ethel Franklin, Lucille Leger and Anna Phillips, all of Lake Charles; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. OLSON, Lawrence A. Sr. LCAP 3/26/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Lawrence A. Olson Sr., 73, of Many, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 27, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Larry LaFleur will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Westlake. Visitation will be 4-9 p.m. Sunday and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mr. Olson died Thursday, March 23, 2000, in Sulphur. He was a native of Iron Mountain, Mich., and was a Navy and Air Force veteran. Survivors include his wife, Alice Olson of Many; six sons, Billy Olson, Carl Olson and John Olson, all of Sulphur, Dale Olson of Burkville, Lawrence A. Olson Jr. of Minnesota and Jeff Olson of Merryville; two daughters, Bonnie Risch of Minnesota and Yvonne Sobezak of Wisconsin; two sisters, Carol Nierzevicki of Florida and Lynn Oouski of Wisconsin; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. OLSON, Lawrence A. Sr. LCAP 3/25/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Lawrence A. Olson Sr., 73, of Many, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 27, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Larry LaFleur will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Westlake. Visitation will be 4-9 p.m. Sunday and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mr. Olson died Thursday, March 23, 2000, in Sulphur. He was a native of Iron Mountain, Mich., and was a Navy and Air Force veteran. Survivors include his wife, Alice Olson of Many; six sons, Billy Olson, Carl Olson and John Olson, all of Sulphur, Dale Olson of Burkville, Lawrence A. Olson Jr. of Minnesota and Jeff Olson of Merryville; two daughters, Bonnie Risch of Minnesota and Yvonne Sobezak of Wisconsin; two sisters, Carol Nierzevicki of Florida and Lynn Oouski of Wisconsin; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. OLSON, Lawrence A. Sr. LCAP 3/24/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Lawrence A. Olson Sr., 73, of Many will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. He died Thursday in Sulphur. OTIS, Mary Eliza LCAP 3/2/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Mary Eliza "Mae Liza" Otis, 79, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 4, in Israelite Baptist Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mrs. Otis died at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2000, in her residence. PALMERTREE, Mary LCAP 3/18/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mary Palmertree, 69, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. PALMERTREE, Mary J. LCAP 3/19/2000 Funeral services for Mary Juanita Palmertree, 69, will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 20, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 2 - 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Palmertree died at 6:35 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She graduated from Marion High School. She was an accountant and office manager for Holston/Life Care Ambulance Service. Survivors include her husband, James D. Palmertree; one daughter, Mrs. Deborah Ann Hebert of Lake Charles; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. PARKER, Glen C. LCAP 3/1/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Glen C. Parker, 60, of Simpson will be at 3 p.m. today, March 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Welcome Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Parker died Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000, in Leesville. PARKINS, Billy L. LCAP 3/3/2000 EVANS - Graveside services for Billy L. Parkins, 34, of Anacoco, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 3, in Evans Cemetery. Arrangements are by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Parkins died recently in Anacoco. PEARCE, Delbert, Mrs. LCAP 3/21/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Delbert (Frances Marie Mouhart) Pearce, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ernest Walker will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Pearce died at 5:05 a.m. Monday, March 20, 2000, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she retired from Lakeside National Bank in 1986 after 24 years of service. She served as manager of the McNeese branch, and was an executive vice president and Country Club branch manager at the time of her retirement. Prior to her employment at Lakeside National Bank, she worked at Gordon's Jewelers, was manager of Ryder's Diamond Shop, and worked at Home Finance Co. and First National Bank of Lake Charles. She was a past president-elect of the Business and Professional Women's Club, a past member of the National Association of Bank Women, a past director of United Way and was involved in other community organizations. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Gary L. Pearce Sr. of Sulphur and Barry A. Pearce of Houston; one daughter, Mrs. Worth (Judy) Moffett of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to Alzheimer Disease Research, 15825 Shady Grove Road, Suite 140, Rockville, MD 20850-4022, the family said. PENN, Dolores Theresa, Mrs. LCAP 3/1/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Mrs. Dolores Theresa Penn, 65, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 2, in Mount Olive Baptist Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mrs. Penn died at 8:36 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000, in a Beaumont, Texas hospital. PENN, Rosa, Mrs. LCAP 3/23/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Mrs. Rosa Penn, 87, will be at 1p.m. Saturday, March 25, in Thompson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Community Cemetery. Mrs. Penn died Tuesday, March 21, 2000, in an Oakdale care facility. PENNINGTON, Norman F. LCAP 3/16/2000JACKSON, Miss. - Funeral services for Norman F. Pennington, 69, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 16, in Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home. Burial will be in Old Hickory Cemetery near Morrilton, Ark. Mr. Pennington died Tuesday, March 14, 2000, in a Mississippi hospital. A native of Crossett, Ark., he had lived in Jackson for the past 17 years after moving from Lake Charles. He had also been a long-time resident of Little Rock, Ark. He was a retired general manager for Borden Milk Co. over the state of Mississippi. He was the former owner of Pennington and Trim Alarm Co. in Jackson. He was a member of Woodville Heights Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Pennington of Jackson; two daughters, Brenda Harris of Flora, Miss., and Tracy Gilmore of Lake Charles; his mother, Allie Ree Griffin of Crossett; two sisters, Leone Brumley and Shelia Stanley, both of Crossett; and two grandchildren. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1380 Livingston Lane, Jackson, MS 39213; or Woodville Heights Baptist Church, 1109 Cooper Road, Jackson, MS 39212, the family said. PERKINS, Margaret J. LCAP 3/25/2000 GULFPORT, Miss. - Memorial services for Margaret J. "Sis" Perkins, 78, of Pass Christian, Miss., will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Riemann Funeral Home. Mrs. Perkins died Friday, March 24, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Vinton and was a 1939 graduate of Lake Charles High School. She was a former resident of New Orleans and had lived in Pass Christian for 23 years. She founded F & A Map Co., which was incorporated in October 1955, and retired in 1983 as its president. She was co-founder and president of F & A Oil Reports Inc. and was a member of the Pass Christian Isles Golf Club and the New Orleans Unity Society. Survivors include her companion, Joyce Burks of Pass Christian. PERKINS, Vernon L. Sr. LCAP 3/13/2000 OAKDALE &emdash; Funeral services for Vernon Lester Perkins Sr., 60, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 13, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Perkins died Saturday, March 11, 2000, in an Oberlin care facility. PERRY, Levoria LCAP 3/17/2000 CHAMBERS - Funeral services for Levoria Perry, 88, of Lecompte, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 18, in Oakland Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Perry died Sunday, March 12, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. PERRY, Levoria LCAP 3/15/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Levoria Perry, 88, of LeCompte, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in an Alexandria hospital. PETERS, Baxter H. LCAP 3/8/2000 MOSS BLUFF - Funeral services for Baxter H. "Pete" Peters, 70, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Paul T. Shirley and Denver Lowe will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Peters died Monday, March 6, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Bristle, Va., and moved from Inverness, Fla., to Gillis 22 years ago. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Tempa (Fla.) Volunteer Fire Department and of the Gillis Fire Department and was an auctioneer. He was Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Marie Peters of Gillis; one son, Wayne Peters of Jacksonville, Fla.; four daughters, JoAnne Walker and Julie Peters, both of Gillis, and Barbara Carter and Penny Briles, both of Lake Charles; four brothers, George Peters, J.C. Peters and Connley Peters, all of Virginia, and Dewey Peters of Ohio; two sisters, Polly Peters of Virginia and Alene Clark of Tennessee; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. PICKETT, Billie, Mrs. LCAP 3/16/2000 WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Mrs. Billie (Ivy) Pickett, 74, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 17, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Monsignor Joseph Bourque will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Pickett died at 11:35 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2000, in her residence. A native of Brighton, England, she lived in Westlake for 39 years. She lived through the Battle of Brittain and served in the Home Guard until World War II ended. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Bobby Pickett of Granbury, Texas, Ronald Pickett of Toledo Bend and David Pickett of Brownfield, Texas; five daughters, Billie Dew of Moss Bluff, Debbie Pickett of Arlington, Texas, Christina Miller and Brittany Romero, both of Bentonville, Ark., and Tiffany Romero of Westlake; 25 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. PICKETT, Mrs. Ivy LCAP 3/15/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ivy Pickett will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday at her residence in Westlake. PICOU, Justin J. Sr. LCAP 3/4/2000 CAMERON - Funeral services for Justin J. Picou Sr., 73, will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 5, from Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. The Rev. Al Volte will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady Star of the Sea Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Picou died Thursday, March 2, 2000, in his residence. He had lived in Cameron since 1957 after moving from his native Houma. He was a shrimper. Survivors include his wife, Ledie M. Picou; four sons, Justin J. Picou Jr. of Abbevile, Wayne Picou of Houston, Daniel Picou of Cameron and Terry Picou of Grand Chenier; two daughters, Sharlene Racca of Cameron and Evelyn Boudreaux of Montegue; one stepson, Dennis Richard of Lake Charles; oen stepdaughter, Harriet Richard of Lake Charles; two brothers, Floyd Calvin Picou and John Picou, both of Houma; four sisters, Maggie Picou, Hazel Jones, Shirley Picou and Winnie Thibodeaux, all of Houma; 20 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. PLOTT, John H. LCAP 3/10/2000 DRY CREEK - Graveside services for John H. ''Jack'' Plott, 91, of Hemphill, Texas, will be at 10:30 a.m. today, March 10, in Dry Creek Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Plott died at 9:55 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2000, in a Hemphill care facility. PODRASKY, Delila LCAP 3/3/2000 Funeral arrangements for Delila Podrasky, 81, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 5:20 p.m. Thursday in her residence. PODRASKY, Delila LCAP 3/4/2000 Funeral services for Delila Monica "Dee" Ardoin Podrasky, 81, will be at 11 a.m. today, March 4, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Whitney Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Podrasky died at 5:20 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Lacassine and had lived in Lake Charles for most of her life. She was a member of Friends of the Library and of Very Important Christians. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mary Ann Podrasky Hay of Beaumont, Texas; two sisters, Elena M. Ardoin of Lake Charles and Nova LaBorde of Vidor, Texas; one brother, Amos Lee Ardoin of Jennings; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. PORCHE, Elizabeth LCAP 3/21/2000 Funeral arrangements for Elizabeth Porche, 83, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday in her residence. PORCHE, Elizabeth LCAP 3/24/2000 Funeral services for Elizabeth Porche, 85, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 25, in Refuge Temple. The Rev. Leonard Wilson will officiate. Arrangements are by Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Porche died Monday, March 20, 2000, in her residence. She was a resident of Lake Charles and a member of Refuge Temple. Survivors include one daughter, Romalie M. Broussard of Lake Charles; one sister, Pearl Morris of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. POWELL, Lee R. LCAP 3/20/2000 PINEVILLE -- Funeral services for Lee Roy Powell, 94, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 20, in Hixson Brothers Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne Pounders will officiate. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery in Ball. Visitation is from noon. Mr. Powell died Sunday, March 19, 2000, in a Pineville care center. He was a former resident of DeRidder. He owned and operated Powell's Salvage Co. of DeRidder. He was a member of the Gospel Lighthouse of DeRidder. Survivors include two sons, Ezra Lee Powell of Lake Charles and Larry Lavell Powell of Mexia, Texas; one daughter, Annie Mae Gates of Deville; three sisters, Kate Tyler of Ferriday and Clara Mae Moore and Irene St. Clergy, both of West Monroe; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. PRADIA, John LCAP 3/30/2000 Funeral arrangements for John Pradia, 75, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. PRADIA, John LCAP 3/31/2000 Funeral services for John ''Buster'', ''Slim'', ''Long John'' Pradia, 75, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, in Combre Funeal Home. The Rev. Randall Washington will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Pradia died Tuesday, March 28, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Cameron, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was an Army veteran. He was a driver for Mayflower Trucking Company for 30 years. He was a member of Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Dwight Pradia of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mrs. Avia M. Love of Stockton, Ga. and Mrs. Vedia V. Johnson of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. PRADIA, John D. LCAP 3/29/2000 Funeral arrangements for John D. "Slim" "Long John" Pradia, 75, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. PRATT, James Matthew LCAP 3/31/2000 Funeral services for James Matthew Pratt, of West Monroe, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 1, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignor Ronnie Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visititation is 5:30-9 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6:30 p.m. in the funeral home. He died at 2:26 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he had lived in Monroe for the past seven years. He was a 10th-grade student at West Monroe High School where he was a defensive back on the football team. Survivors include his mother, Vicki Pratt of West Monroe; his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Mike (Cyndi Richard) Pratt of Lake Charles; four sisters, Destinee Pratt of Lake Charles, Jamie Pratt and Hollie Pratt, both of West Monroe, and Mrs. Ray (Cassie) Kavanaugh of College Station, Texas; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie (Mildred Marcantel) Pelafigue of Lake Charles; and his paternal grandparents, Mrs. James (Flavia Reeds) Pratt of Lake Charles and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy (Juanita) Richard of Sulphur. PRUDHOME, Preston LCAP 3/8/2000 BEAUMONT, Texas - Funeral services for Preston ''Bill'' ''Moose'' Prudhome, 74, of China, Texas, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 9, in Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery in Lake Charles. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Prudhome died Tuesday, March 7, 2000. A native of Ville Platte, he was a 55-year resident of Southeast Texas, including 25 years in China. He retired from Transit Mix Concrete after 20 years, then went into farming with his wife, retiring in 1991. Survivors include his wife, Nola Prudhome; two daughters, Betty Zernial of Pine Ridge, Texas and Eloise McCluskey of Orange, Texas; one stepdaughter, Kathy Lewis of China; two stepsons, Leroy Slack of Vinton and Cecil Clack of Beaumont; three sisters, Rita LaTour of Oakdale, Dee Ella Espree of Mamou and Mary Coutee of Spring Prairie; one grandson; 10 stepgrandchildren; and 14 stepgreat-grandchildren. PULTZ, David A. LCAP 3/9/2000 Funeral services for David Alan Pultz, 39, of Iowa, La. will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 10, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Pultz died Tuesday, March 7, 2000, in a Shreveport hospital. A native of Binghamton, N.Y., he had lived in Iowa for the past 35 years. He was a self-employed automotive mechanic. Survivors include four brothers, Harold Lewis Pultz Jr. of Binghamton, William A. Pultz and Richard Pultz, both of Iowa, La., and Ronald Pultz of Gunnersville, Ala.; three sisters, Rosemarie Courville, Melodi Kramer and Penny Kramer, all of Iowa, La.; and his mother, Frances Hogoboom Pultz of Lake Charles. REES, Gomer LCAP 3/4/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for Gomer "Gumbo" Rees, 87, of Elton, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 4, in Ardoin Funeral Home. W.R. Stockwell will officiate. Burial will be in China Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Rees died at 11:45 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2000, in his residence. He was resident of Elton. He was a Mason. Survivors include his wife, Irene Rees of Elton; one daughter, Linda Rees McCoy of Elton; one stepson, Rodney Manuel of Elton; three stepdaughters, Wilma Jeans and Sherian McGee, both of Elton, and Katherine Gail Burns of Baton Rouge; two grandchildren; 19 stepgrandchildren; and 20 step-great-grandchildren. REGAN, James LCAP 3/7/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for James Regan, 41, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Monday in Atlanta. REGAN, James I. LCAP 3/9/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for James Ignatius Regan, 41, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 11, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Hixon Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Friday, with a rosary at 8 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Regan died Monday, March 6, 2000, in Atlanta. He was a Sulphur native. He was in-house counsel and corporate secretary for the Coca-Cola Bottlers Association. He was a graduate of St. Louis High School and the Paul M. Hebert Law Center. Survivors include his daughter, Amy Regan; one stepdaughter, Lauren Carlisle all of Atlanta; four brothers, Pat Regan of Baton Rouge, Larry Regan of Sulphur, Danny Regan of Alburquerque, and Tim Regan of Lafayette; five sisters, Barbara Cempura of Belleville, Ill., Kathy Johnson of Longville, Margaret Regan of Houston, Elaine Eyre of Eagan, Minn., and Bridget John of Sulphur; and his parents, Mr. Clyde Regan and Mrs. Nora Regan of Sulphur. Memorials may be made to St. Louis High School Foundation, 1620 Bank St., Lake Charles, LA, 70601, the family said. RICHARD, Daniel L. Sr. LCAP 3/5/2000 Funeral arrangements for Daniel Lee Richard Sr., 46, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died at 1:20 a.m. Saturday in a local hospital. RICHARD, Daniel L. Sr. LCAP 3/8/2000 Funeral services for Daniel Lee Richard Sr., 46, will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 9, in Christian Baptist Church. The Rev. William Alexander will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Friday with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. Thursday. Mr. Richard died at 1:20 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Opelousas and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was a former employee of Lake Charles Stevedores. He was a member of Christian Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Alfrieda Williams Richard of Lake Charles; three sons, Daniel Lee Richard Jr., Jarrel Deon Richard and Christopher Daniel Richard, all of Lake Charles; one daughter, LaQuitta Simien of Lake Charles; three stepsons, Agon LeBlanc, Michael LeBlanc and Mason Ned; four stepdaughters, Racquel LeBlanc, Rhonda J. Jembo, Veronica Ned and Lakeesha Charles; nine sisters, Marie Augustus of Baton Rouge, Yolanda Richard of Washington, La., Faniel Richard of Seattle, Mary Emily Richard of New York, Vivian R. Willis of Houston, Theresa Richard of Opelousas, Gloria R. Woods of Lacombe and Iela R. Perrodin and Wilma Richard, both of Lake Charles; five brothers, Leonard Richard and Louis Richard, both of Lake Charles, James Archie Richard of Louisburg, Joseph Clayton Richard of Lotell and William Henderson. RICHARD, Daniel L. Sr. LCAP 3/9/2000 Funeral services for Daniel Lee Richard Sr., 46, will be at 7 p.m. today, March 9, in Christian Baptist Church. The Rev. William Alexander will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery with dismissal at 10 a.m. Friday. Arrangements are by King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today. Mr. Richard died at 1:20 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Opelousas and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was a former employee of Lake Charles Stevedores. He was a member of Christian Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Alfrieda Williams Richard of Lake Charles; three sons, Daniel Lee Richard Jr., Jarrel Deon Richard and Christopher Daniel Richard, all of Lake Charles; one daughter, LaQuitta Simien of Lake Charles; four stepsons, Agon LeBlanc, Michael LeBlanc, Mason Ned, of California and Merrick Perkins of Lake Charles; five stepdaughters, Racquel LeBlanc, Rhonda J. Jembo, Veronica Ned and Lakeesha Charles and Suzette Perkins, both of Lake Charles; 11 sisters, Marie Augustus of Baton Rouge, Martha Virgin R. Kennerson of Port Arthur, Texas, Mary Emily Richard of New York, Vivian Gussie R. Willis of Houston, Theresa Richard of Opelousas, Gloria R. Woods of Lacombe and Armenia Dolores R. Leday, Ida Gracie R. Richard, and Wilma Richard, all of Lake Charles, Elma R. Ledet of Plaisance and Nancy H. Batiste of Winnie, Texas; nine brothers, Leonard Richard and Lewis Richard, both of Lake Charles, James Archie Richard of Louisburg, Joseph Clayton Richard of Lawtell, Yoland Richard of Washington, La., Wayne Harmon of Sugar Land, Texas, William Herndron of San Diego, Calif. and Herbert Richard of Port Arthur, Texas and Faniel Richard of Seattle, Wash.; and eight grandchildren. RICHARD, Daniel Sr. LCAP 3/10/2000 Funeral services for Daniel Lee John Richard Sr., 46, were at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 9, in Christian Baptist Church. The Rev. William Alexander officiated. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. today with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery under direction of King's Funeral Home. Mr. Richard died at 1:20 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Washington, La. and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was a former employee of Lake Charles Stevedores. He was a member of Christian Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Alfrieda Williams Richard of Lake Charles; three sons, Daniel Lee John Richard Jr., Jarrel Deon Richard and Christopher Daniel Richard, all of Lake Charles; one daughter, LaQuita B. Simien of Lake Charles; four stepsons, Michael LeBlanc of California and Agon LeBlanc, Mason Ned and Merrick Perkins, all of Lake Charles; five stepdaughters, Racquel LeBlanc, Veronica Ned, Lakeesha Charles and Suzette Perkins, all of Lake Charles, and Rhonda J. Jembo of Texas; 11 sisters, Martha Virgin R. Kennerson of Port Arthur, Texas, Mary Emily Richard of New York, Vivian Gussie R. Willis of Houston, Theresa Richard of Opelousas, Gloria R. Woods of Lacombe, Marie R. Augustus, Ida Gracie R. Richard and Wilma Richard, all of Lake Charles, Armenia Dolores R. LeDay and Elma R. LeDet, both of Plaisance, and Nancy H. Batiste of Winnie, Texas; nine brothers, Leonard Richard and Lewis Richard, both of Lake Charles, James Archie Richard of Louisburg, Joseph Clifford Richard of Lawtell, Yoland Richard of Washington, La., Wayne Harmon of Sugar Land, Texas, William Herndron of San Diego, Calif. , Herbert Richard of Port Arthur, Texas and Faniel Richard of Seattle, Wash.; his mother, Matilda Richard of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. ROBERTS, Leon J. Jr. LCAP 3/13/2000 OAKDALE &emdash; Funeral services for Leon Joseph Roberts Jr., 33, of Glenmora, will be at 11 a.m. today, March 13, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Roberts died Friday, March 10, 2000, in a Shreveport hospital. ROGERS, Eula LCAP 3/25/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Eula Rogers, 92, will be at 4 p.m. today, March 25, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery. Mrs. Rogers died Friday, March 24, 2000, in an Oakdale care center. ROMERO, Mrs. Eva C. LCAP 3/31/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Eva Crochet Romero, 84, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 31, in Miguez Funeral Home. The Rev. Augustine Mulanjanany will officiate. Burial will be in Bertrand Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A Scripture service and rosary was recited Thursday evening. Mrs. Romero died at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2000, in the Kinder hospital. She lived in the Elton area before moving to Fenton where she lived for 49 years. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Fenton. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Harrell (Jane) Howard of Fenton; two sons, Gerald James Romero and Ray Allen Romero, both of Kinder; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. ROWLEY, George P. Jr. LCAP 3/21/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral arrangements for George P. Rowley Jr., 48, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Monday in Bristol, Tenn. ROWLEY, George P. Jr. LCAP 3/22/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for George P. Rowley Jr., 48, of Kingsport, Texas, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 23, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sycamore Cemetery in Burkeville, Texas. Mr. Rowley died Monday, March 20, 2000, in Bristol, Tenn. ROYER, Maurice F., Dr. LCAP 3/5/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Maurice Fisher Royer, D.D.S., 65, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 6, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Eddie Clement will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Monday. Dr. Royer died at 7:20 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. A native of DeQuincy, he resided in Atlanta. He was a graduate of L.S.U. and Emery University. He was an Air Force veteran. He was a dentist in Austel, Ga. He returned to DeQuincy in 1996. He was a member of First Baptist Church of DeQuincy. Survivors include one brother, Gerald Kay Royer of Lafayette; and a host of nieces, nephews and aunts. ROYER, Pat LCAP 3/24/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Willis Ray "Pat" Royer, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 25, in Snider Chapel. The Rev. Eddie Ray Hoosier will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Royer died Thursday, March 23, 2000, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy and a retired heavy duty operator for Calcasieu Parish, where he worked for 25 years. He was a member of Houston River Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Gertie Richard Royer; two sons, Garland Royer of DeQuincy and Darryl Royer of Singer; one daughter, Carol Marcantel of DeQuincy; two brothers, Alvin Royer of Sulphur and George Royer of DeQuincy; one sister, Johnnie Justice of Sulphur; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. RUHNOW, Elmer W. LCAP 3/3/2000 NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas - Funeral services for Elmer W. Ruhnow, 86, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 4, in Cross Lutheran Church. The Rev. Donald Fraker will officiate. Burial will be in Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park under the direction of Zoeller Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Ruhnow died at 3:05 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Sadorus, Ill., and had lived in New Braunfels for 13 years. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois. He worked for M.W. Kellogg from 1936 to 1948; for Anderson Prichard Oil Co. 1948-1952; and for Procon 1952-1966. He worked for Augenstein Construction Co. Inc. of Lake Charles from 1966 until his retirement in 1987. He was a member of the Kellogg Old Timers Club and the New Braunfels Lions Club. He was a member of Cross Lutheran Church, was past president of the Lutheran Laymen's League, and was a member of the Lutheran Men's Club. Survivors include his wife, Helen Jaeger Ruhnow; two sons, Michael Ruhnow of Duncanville, Texas, and Philip Ruhnow of Meadows Place, Texas; three daughters, Virginia Watson of West Orange, Texas, Ruth Schoenbeck of Arlington Heights, Ill., and Linda Ruhnow of Gaithersburg, Md.; one sister, Agnes Heimburger of Tolono, Ill.; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. SANFORD, Barbara Ann, Dr. LCAP 3/26/2000 SAN ANTONIO -- Memorial services for Dr. Barbara Ann Sanford, 58, of the hill country of northern Bexar County, Texas, will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, in Wilson Chapel of First Baptist Church under the direction of Porter Loring Mortuary. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Friday, March 31, in Hayes Cemetery in Hayes under the direction of Hixson and Sons Funeral Home. Dr. Sanford died Friday, March 24, 2000, in a San Antonio hospital. She was a native of Beaumont, Texas. She attended schools in Beaumont and graduated from South Park High School. She received a B.A. degree from Hardin-Simmions University in Abilene, Texas, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Baylor University. She moved to San Antonio in 1968, taking a faculty position at the University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio in the department of microbiology. She gained national and international recognition with many scientific publications. Early studies included antigenic variation in human cancer cells, the pathogenesis of Staphylococcus aureus in its serious complication of influenzae infections and later, the science of microbial biofilm formation. She wrote a medical microbiology study book, "The Integrator Series in Microbiology." She was at the SAMM shelter and served in the choir and on numerous committees. She was a long-time member of the Pilot Club of San Antonio. She was a member and Sunday school teacher for an adult women's class at The First Baptist Church of San Antonio. Survivors include her aunt, Evelyn Hayes of Hayes. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice, the Dr. Barbara Ann Sanford Memorial Teaching Fund (Department of Microbiology, UTHSCSA), the Baptist Children's Home Ministries and the SAMM Shelter of San Antonio, the family said. SAVELL, Edna Mae LCAP 3/25/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Mae Savell, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 26, in Smokey Pentecostal Church. The Rev. G.M. Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from noon today in the church. Mrs. Savell died Thursday, March 23, 2000, in the DeQuincy hospital. A native of Fisher, she had lived in Starks and had lived in the Singer-DeQuincy area for the past nine years. She was a homemaker. Survivors include one daughter, Minnie Christean Morrison of DeQuincy; two sisters, Doris Herrington of Orange, Texas and Mattie McCord of Port Arthur, Texas; six grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. SCHEXNIDER, Clifton N. LCAP 3/3/2000 LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral services for Clifton N. Schexnider, 70, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 4, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in Shell Beach Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Schexnider died at 10:55 a.m. Thursday, March 2, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. SEVIER, Roberta S. LCAP 3/17/2000 Funeral services for Roberta S. Sevier, 73, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. David Whitlock and Ernie Volke will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Sevier died Thursday, March 16, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Baton Rouge and had lived in Lake Charles since 1946. She was the co-owner of Sevier's Drug Store. She was a member of the Money Makers investment club and of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a member of First Baptist Church and of the church's Prayer Warrior Team and the Ladies of Veritable Energy Sunday school class. Survivors include two sons, Michael Sevier of Lake Charles and Scott Sevier of Shreveport; one daughter, Linda S. Oakley of Lake Charles; three brothers, Wayne Strickland, Dale Strickland and Carlton Strickland; two sisters, Mildred Mixon and Doris James; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. SEVIER, Roberta S. LCAP 3/18/2000 Funeral services for Roberta S. Sevier, 73, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. David Whitlock and Ernic Volke will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Sevier died Thursday, March 16, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Baton Rouge and had lived in Lake Charles since 1946. She was the co-owner of Sevier's Drug Store. She was a member of the Money Makers investment club and of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a member of First Baptist Church and of the church's Prayer Warrior Team and the Ladies of Veritable Energy Sunday school class. Survivors include two sons, Michael Sevier of Lake Charles and Scott Sevier of Shreveport; one daughter, Linda S. Oakley of Lake Charles; three brothers, Wayne Strickland, Dale Strickland and Carlton Strickland; two sisters, Mildred Mixon and Doris James; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. SHAFFNER, Dorothy L., Mrs. LCAP 3/6/2000 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy L. Shaffner, 83, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Nick Abraham will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery in Lake Charles. Visitation is 4 - 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Shaffner died at 6 a.m. Sunday, March 5, 2000, in a local care center. A native of Pittsburgh, she lived in Westlake. She was a private-duty registered nurse. She was a member of Westlake American Legion Post 407 auxiliary. She was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Survivors include her husband, Larry Shaffner; one niece; and one great-niece. SHEPHERD, William G. LCAP 3/17/2000 LAFAYETTE - Funeral services for William Gant "Will" Shepherd, 4, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 18, in Martin and Castille Funeral Home. Monsignor Harry E. Benefiel will officiate. Burial will be in Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 10 a.m. Saturday. He died at 4:51 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2000, in his residence. He attended Ascension Day School Early Learning Center. Survivors include his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Clifton "Clif" W. Shepherd of Lafayette; one brother, John Shepherd of Lafayette; one sister, Elizabeth "Betsy" Shepherd of Lafayette; and his grandmothers, Marie Joy Smith Poulet and Irene Sullivan. Memorial donations may be made to Ascension Day School, 1030 Johnston St., Lafayette, LA 70501-7899, the family said. SIAS, Alice M., Mrs. LCAP 3/31/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Alice M. Sias, 63, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 1, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Samuel Ojusi will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Vistiation is from 8 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mrs. Sias died Wednesday, March 29, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Opelousas, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Howard Sias Sr. of Lake Charles; three sons, Howard Sias Jr. of Lake Charles, Michael Sias of Iowa, La. and David Ray Sias of Atlanta, Ga.; one daughter, Barbara Cormier of Atlanta, Ga.; four sisters, Yola Babineaux and Helen Carmouche, both of Houston, and Sadie Mitchell and Mary Monsanto, both of Lake Charles; four brothers, Oliver Lewis of Church Point, Preston Lewis of Lawtell and Felix Lewis and Melvin Lewis, both of Lake Charles; and five grandchildren. STAGG, Paul A. LCAP 3/31/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Paul A. Stagg, 86, of Longville will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 1, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Longville. Mr. Stagg died Wednesday, March 29, 2000, in his residence. TAYLOR, Mrs. Mary J. LCAP 3/31/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mary Jones Taylor, 50, of 1006 East St., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died Thursday in the Sulphur hospital. SIMPSON, Durwood B. LCAP 3/6/2000 Funeral services for Durwood B. Simpson, 79, will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Robert King and Gary Evers will officiate. Additional services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Smith Funeral Home in Lewisville, Ark., with visitation from 9 a.m. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery in Lewisville. Local visitation is 2 - 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Simpson died at 1:55 a.m. Sunday, March 5, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Taylor, Ark., he lived in Lafayette 10 years before moving to Lake Charles in 1974. He was an Army veteran of World War II, having served in the Pacific Theatre of Operations and the Philippine Islands. He was a petroleum engineer with the U.S. Geological Survey Department until his retirement in 1984. He attended Glad Tidings Assembly of God. Survivors include his wife, Sybil Marie Morton Simpson; three daughters, Nora Cooper of Sulphur, Carolyn Primeaux of Lake Charles and Robbie Simpson of Greenbelt, Md.; one sister, Alice Fish of Springhill; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. SIMS, Kimberly LCAP 3/7/2000 STARKS -- Funeral services for Kimberly Sims, 36, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, in the Emalie O'Brien Center. The Rev. Greg Frazier will officiate. Burial will be in Fountain Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4:30 p.m. today in the Emalie O'Brien Center. Mrs. Sims died at Sunday, March 5, 2000, near Starks. A native of Groves, Texas, she had lived in Starks most of her life before moving to Vinton two years ago. Survivors include her husband, James Sims of Vinton; one son, Jordan Adams of Vinton; one daughter, Stefanie Glidewell of Starks; two stepsons, James Nathan and Jason Sims, both of Vinton; one stepdaughter, Christine Simon of Vinton; one brother, Robert Currier of Starks; three sisters, Vera Ashworth of Deweyville, Texas, Gina Claxton of Alberton, Mont., and Alice Dupree of Bridge City, Texas; her mother, Mildred Glidewell of Starks; and three grandchildren. SIMS, Thomas B. LCAP 3/30/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Thomas Blaine Sims, 28, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 31, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery. Mr. Sims died Tuesday, March 28, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. SISTRUNK, Milton J. LCAP 3/18/2000 EUNICE - Funeral services for Milton J. Sistrunk, 79, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 19, in Richie United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in St. Lois Cemetery under the direction of Quirk and Son Funeral Home. SMITH, Evva LCAP 3/26/2000 Memorial services for Evva Smith, 54, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 15, in Sale Street Baptist Church. Ms. Smith died in a Coal Valley, Ill., care center after a long illness. She was a native of Lake Charles. She graduated from Lake Charles High School where she was a Kiltie Colonel. She earned her B.A. and M.A. at Louisiana Tech. She was a speech teacher. Survivors include two sisters, Brenda Bullock of Lake Charles and Jimmie Bohannon of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and her father, James B. "Jimmy" Smith. SMITH, Evva LCAP 3/28/2000 Memorial services for Evva Smith, 54, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 15, in Sale Street Baptist Church. Miss Smith died in a Coal Valley, Ill., care center. A native of Lake Charles, she graduated from Lake Charles High School where she was a Kiltie Colonel. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees at Louisiana Tech University. She was a speech therapist. Survivors include two sisters, Brenda Bullock of Lake Charles and Jimmie Bohannon of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and her father, James B. "Jimmy" Smith of Lake Charles. ST. JUNIOUS Infant LCAP 3/5/2000 Graveside services for Cameron J'Cory St. Junious, infant son of Tamara Pullard and Warren St. Junious, both of Lake Charles, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, March 6, in Combre Memorial Park. Burial will be under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. The infant died Friday, March 3, 2000, in a local hospital. STEVENS, Marie LCAP 3/28/2000 Funeral arrangements for Marie Stevens, 88, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Monday in a Lake Charles hospital. Mrs. Francis M. Strait Memorial services for Mrs. Francis M. (Annie Lois Hood) Strait, 89, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, in First Presbyterian Church. The Revs. Betty G. McGehee and Joe Turner will officiate. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Strait died Saturday, March 25, 2000, in her residence. A native of Tylertown, Miss., she grew up in Welsh and lived in Baton Rouge and Lake Charles. She attended Normal State Teachers College in Natchitoches and graduated from LSU. She was a schoolteacher and taught adult education for the Calcasieu Parish School Board until her retirement in 1977. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church for more than 50 years. She was kindergarten department director for 14 years and served as director of Christian education for several years. She was awarded lifetime membership in the Women of the Church for outstanding service. Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn S. Dunn and Dorothy A. Strait, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Eleanor H. Taggart of Vinton and Dorothy H. Bedsworth of Cleburne, Texas; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church or to St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, the family said. STEVENS, Marie Amy LCAP 3/29/2000 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Marie Amy Stevens, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 30, from St. Theodore Catholic Church. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Stevens died Monday, March 27, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Youngsville and moved from Duson to Moss Bluff 50 years ago. She was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Emery Stevens of Duson, Albert Stevens of Lake Charles and Curley Jules Stevens of Oklahoma; four daughters, Hilda Broussard and Wilda Felice, both of Ragley, and Anna Guidry and Mary Stevens, both of Moss Bluff; 18 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. STEWART, Nola LCAP 3/17/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Nola Stewart, 79, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 18, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Bill Miller and Louis Eiselstein will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Stewart died Thursday, March 16, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Egan, she had lived in LeBleu Settlement since 1975. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Edward Stewart of Lake Charles and Michael Stewart of Iowa; three daughters, Alice Fontenot of Topsy, Geneva LeBleu of LeBleu Settlement and Linda Adams of Franklin; two brothers, John Savoie of Rayne and Linus Savoy of LeBleu Settlement; one sister, Ida LeFleur of Lake Charles; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. STITZLEIN, Mertice, Mrs. LCAP 3/8/2000 Graveside services for Mrs. Mertice Stitzlein, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 9, in Graceland Cemetery. The Rev. Carl Lueg will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Stitzlein died Tuesday, March 7, 2000, in a local hospital. Survivors include George Brackley Scott and Mildred Scott Keaton. Memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church of Lake Charles, the family said. STONE, Edgar J. LCAP 3/15/2000 SHREVEPORT - Graveside services for Edgar J. Stone, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 16, in Centuries Memorial Park. The Rev. Carlys Beard will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Stone died at 5:56 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Fitzgerald, Ga., he lived in Vivian before entering the Army Air Corps in 1982. He served in Europe during and after World War II. He lived in Shreveport for several years before moving to Lake Charles in 1956. He worked for Union Sulphur Company and retired from Landry's Machine Shop in Sulphur, where he worked as a pipefitter. He was a member of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Artie Festervand Stone of Lake Charles; one son, C. Denson Hill of Long Island, N.Y.; and one granddaughter. STRAIT, Annie L. LCAP 3/27/2000 Memorial services for Mrs. Francis M. (Annie Lois Hood) Strait, 89, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, in First Presbyterian Church. The Revs. Betty G. McGehee and Joe Turner will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4 - 9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Strait died Saturday, March 25, 2000, in her residence. A native of Tylertown, Miss., she grew up in Welsh and lived in Baton Rouge and Lake Charles. She attended Normal State Teachers College in Natchitoches and graduated from LSU. She was a school teacher and taught adult education for the Calcasieu Parish School Board until her retirement in 1977. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church for more than 50 years. She was kindergarten department director for 14 years and served as director of Christian education for several years. She was awarded a Lifetime Membership in the Women of the Church for outstanding service. Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn S. Dunn and Dorothy A. Strait, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Eleanor H. Taggart of Vinton and Dorothy H. Bedsworth of Cleburne, Texas; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church or to St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, the family said. SWEAT, Ida, Mrs. LCAP 3/21/2000 REEVES - Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Hendricks Savoie Sweat, 86, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, in Reeves Bible Church. The Rev. Don Barrett will officiate. Burial will be in LeBlanc Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4:30-10 p.m. today in the funeral home, and from noon Wednesday in the church. Mrs. Sweat died at 2:30 a.m. Monday, March 20, 2000, in her residence. A long-time resident of LeBlanc, she had lived in Lake Charles for a short time. She was a member of Reeves Bible Church. Survivors include five sons, Jimmie Savoie of LeBlanc, Jack and Joe Savoie, both of Westlake, Jerry Savoie of Moss Bluff and James "Buddy" Sweat of Iowa, La.; four daughters, Dolores Bankester of LeBlanc, Melba Carol Hungerford of Ragley, Judith Savoie of Seabrook, Texas, and Kathy Savoie of Lake Charles; one brother, Jessie Hendricks of LeBlanc; two sisters, Ruth Armstrong of Sulphur and Mollie Watson of Iowa; 30 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to Camp Pearl, P.O. Box 10, Reeves, LA 70658, the family said. TANNER infant LCAP 3/23/2000 WESTLAKE - Graveside services for Allen Winters Tanner, infant son of Carolyn Tanner Benoit and Claude Allen Winters, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 24, in Tanner Cemetery. The Rev. Arthur Ettene will officiate. Arrangements are under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. He died Thursday, March 16, 2000, in a local hospital. Additional survivors include two sisters, Tynisha Nicole Tanner and Brittany Michelle Tanner, both of Lake Charles; maternal grandmother Helen Tanner of Lake Charles; and paternal grandparents Alton and Shirley Winters of Lake Charles. TAYLOR, Jewel W. LCAP 3/24/2000 Funeral services for Jewel W. Taylor, 80, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 25, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Winstead will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery in Chloe. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Taylor died at 4 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Lacassine. He was a resident of Lake Charles and spent his early life in the Sweetlake area. He worked for many years at Brown Oil Tool Co. and retired as a sign maintenance foreman with the Louisiana Department of Highways. He was a member of Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Theresa Castille Taylor of Lake Charles; four sons, James L. Taylor of Gillis and Kenneth W. Taylor, John H. Taylor and David W. Taylor, all of Lake Charles; three sisters, Agnes "Teny" Louviere of Bell City, Vera Goldman of Beaumont, Texas, and Johnnie Baxley of Livingston, Texas; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. THERIOT, Warren LCAP 3/9/2000 Funeral arrangements for Warren Theriot, 67, of Moss Bluff, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital. THERIOT, Warren D. LCAP 3/10/2000 MOSS BLUFF - Funeral services for Warren David Theriot will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11, from St. Theodore Catholic Church. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., and 8-11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home; and from 1 p.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Theriot died at Wednesday, March 8, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Moss Bluff. He served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years and was a torpedoman during the Vietnam War. After he retired from the Navy, he returned to Moss Bluff and worked as an operator for the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. He was a union steward for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. He was a former member of the executive board of American Legion Post 407. Survivors include his wife, Dawn LaBelle Saunders Theriot; one son, David Francis Theriot of Downey, Calif.; two stepsons, Kelly Steven Theriot of Fairfax, Va. and David Eugene Grove of Moss Bluff; one stepdaughter, Pamela Susanne Manuel of Lake Charles; one sister, Nina Mixon of Moss Bluff; two brothers, Vernon Paul Theriot and Robert L. Theriot, both of Moss Bluff; and six grandchildren. THIBODEAUX, Calponia, Mrs. LCAP 3/15/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Mrs. Calponia ''Cal'' Thibodeaux, 68, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 15, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Thibodeaux died at 2:40 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2000, at her residence. THIBODEAUX, J.P. LCAP 3/28/2000 NEW IBERIA - Funeral services for J.P. Thibodeaux, 70, will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Deacon L.J. Freyou will officiate. Burial will be in Holy Family Mausoleum under the direction of Evangeline Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today, with prayer service at 8 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Thibodeaux died at 11 p.m. Sunday, March 26, 2000, in his Broussard residence. A native of Port Arthur, Texas, he moved to Bridge City, Texas, as a child. A 30-year resident of New Iberia, he was a long-time civic leader and founder of J.P. Thibodeaux Automotive Superstores. Under Thibodeaux's leadership, what began as a single-line auto dealership grew to its current size, occupying an entire block in New Iberia and expanding into a franchised dealership in Lake Charles. Thibodeaux was recognized both regionally and nationally for his dealerships. In 1981, his company was named Dealer of the Year by the Louisiana Automobile Dealer's Association. The following year, his firm won the Time Magazine Quality Dealer Award. He was awarded the Import Dealer of the Year Award by the Louisiana Automobile Dealer's Association in 1984. He garnered the Sports Illustrated Top 20 Import Dealer Award in 1986. He was appointed a member of the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission in 1989 by then-Gov. Buddy Roemer. He was a member and past president of the New Iberia Rotary Club and the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce. In addition, he served as a director for the New Iberia National Bank, which later became New Iberia Bank. He was an advisory director for Regions Bank of Acadiana. Also, he was a board member of both the Louisiana Dealer Services in Baton Rouge and CODOFIL. He was a member of the Lost Diner's Club of New Iberia. Survivors include his wife, Ann Williams Thibodeaux, and one son, Joe Bob Thibodeaux. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, the family said. THOMAS, Annette D., Mrs. LCAP 3/9/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Mrs. Annette Dupont Thomas, 92, of Lake Charles will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 10, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Thomas died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2000, in her residence. THOMPSON, Donna J. LCAP 3/27/2000 KIRBYVILLE, Texas - Funeral services for Donna Jean Thompson, 56, of Westlake, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, in E.E. Stringer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Kirbyville Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today. Mrs. Thompson died Saturday, March 25, 2000, in her sister's residence in Jasper, Texas. A native of DeRidder, she had lived in Westlake and Lake Charles 19 years. Survivors include her husband, Bobbie Thompson; one daughter, Danette Sittig of Kinder; one brother, Earl Russell of Kirbyville; one sister, Diane Primrose of Jasper; and two grandchildren. THOMPSON, John P. LCAP 3/19/2000 ELIZABETH - Funeral services for John Preston Thompson, 19, of Pitkin, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 19, in Elizabeth Church on the Rock. Burial will be in Occupy No. 1 Cemetery of Pitkin under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Thompson died Saturday, March 18, 2000. TOMPKINS, Tommy L. LCAP 3/9/2000 VIDOR, Texas - Funeral services for Tommy Lynn Tompkins, 51, were at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, in the Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Restlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Mr. Tompkins died Sunday, March 5, 2000, in a Vidor hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he lived in Vidor for 14 years. He was a mechanic for Vidor Independent School District's Transportation Department. Survivors include his son, Benjy Tompkins of Vidor; one daughter, Mandy Broussard of Sulphur; two sisters, Jerry Johnson of Sulphur and Sue Kittrell or Lake Charles; and one grandchild. TOUCHET, Marie H. LCAP 3/22/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Marie Henry Touchet, 59, will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 23, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Roland Bernier will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mrs. Touchet died at 6 a.m. Tuesday March 21, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of DeRidder and was a graduate of DeRidder High School. She was president of Evans Electric, a sale representative with Banker's Advertising, and the owner of Green Acres Washateria. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Evans Joseph Touchet Sr. of DeRidder; three sons, Evans Joseph "Joey" Touchet Jr. of Berkeley, Calif., and John Edward Touchet and Michael Todd Touchet, both of DeRidder; one brother, Edward Henry of Crowley; one sister, Helen Josephine Henry of DeRidder; and one grandchild. TOUCHETTE, Robert J. LCAP 3/3/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Robert Joseph Touchette, 67, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 4, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. John L. Blumm will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mr. Touchette died Thursday, March 2, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Rayne and had lived in DeQuincy since 1969. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and worked as a clerk for Union Pacific Railroad. He was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Willa Mae Touchette of DeQuincy; two sons, Robert Saul Touchette of DeQuincy and Troy Anthony Touchette of San Antonio; two daughters, Melanie Joy Touchette and Melissa Sellers, both of DeQuincy; two sisters, Nuna Mae Richard of Rayne and Joyce Ray of Monroe; and four grandchildren. TURNER, Elvin Jr. LCAP 3/28/2000 Funeral arrangements for Elvin Turner Jr., 50, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. VALLOT, Loretta J. LCAP 3/15/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Loretta J. Vallot, 73, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 16, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Vincent Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. She died Monday, March 13, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a resident of Sulphur for 22 years. She retired from St. Patrick Hospital after 20 years as a registered nurse. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Lawrence C. Vallot of Shoreview, Minn. and Thomas R. Vallow of Jefferson City, Mo.; two daughters, Cynthia M. Schiro of Sulphur and Charles V. Nanne of San Antonio; one brother, Edward Mas of Chicago; two sisters, Estelle Socha of Prescott, Ariz. and Gloria Dindia of Hoffman Estates, Ill.; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. VARNELL, Martha L. LCAP 3/27/2000 DERIDDER - Graveside services for Martha Lou Varnell, 65, of Baytown, Texas, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, in Smyrna Cemetery. Burial will be under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died at 3:24 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2000, in a Baytown hospital. VIDRINE, Hilda LCAP 3/8/2000 Funeral arrangements for Hilda ''Momma'' Vidrine, 79, of 2231 18th St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday in a local hospital. VIDRINE, Hilda, Mrs. LCAP 3/10/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Hilda ''Momma Hilda'' Vidrine, 79, of 2231 18th St. will be at noon Saturday, March 11, in the Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Edward Robinson will officiate. Burial will be in the St. John Baptist Church Cemetery in Ville Platte under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Vidrine at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Ville Platte, she lived in Cleveland, Tenn. for a number of years and also in Lake Charles. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where she was a deaconess and a member of the Mission Department, of the Sunday School Department and of the Prayer Band. She was also a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Mary Ann Brockington of Jacksonville, Fla., Joyce Marie Guillory of Lake Charles and Gwendolyn Rankins of Cleveland, Tenn.; three sons, Donnielle Wilson of Kansas City, Mo., Jerry Lee Wilson Sr. of Houston and Kerrel Wilson of Lake Charles; three sisters, Helen Lewis, Ethel Richardson and Catherine Ned, all of Ville Platte; five brothers, Vernest Vidrine, Lincoln Vidrine and Ernest Vidrine, all of Ville Platte, Milton Vidrine of Citrus Height, Calif. and Median Billy Vidrine of Denver, Colo.; 25 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. VINCENT, Sosthene LCAP 3/9/2000 LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral services for Sosthene Vincent, 95, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 10, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in Shell Beach Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Lake Arthur. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Vincent died at 8:35 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2000, in the Crowley hospital. A native of Gueydan, he was a resident of Lake Arthur. He was a farmer and a school bus driver. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alidecia Vincent of Gueydan; four sons, Joseph Elgie Vincent of Lake Arthur, Wilsey Vincent of Duson and Steven Vincent and James B. Vincent, both of Lafayette; three daughters, Rose Crochet and Eldie Sonnier, both of Gueydan, and Rita Atkins of Lake Charles; 28 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. WALKER, Allen D. LCAP 3/24/2000 Funeral services for Allen Demond Walker, 22, of 760 South Shattuck St. will be at noon Saturday, March 25, in the Starlight Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Julian K. Woods will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Walker died at 3:50 a.m. Friday, March 17, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Houston, where he lived for a number of years before moving recently to Lake Charles. He attended the Cosmetic School of Houston. He was a hair stylist. Survivors include two sisters, Ruby Marie Walker and Kenya Denise Walker, both of Lake Charles; his mother, Charlene Walker of Lake Charles; his father, Artinus West of Crosby, Texas; his stepfather, Kenneth Wayne Jones of Lake Charles; and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Agnes Walker of Lake Charles. WALKER, Allen D. LCAP 3/18/2000 Funeral arrangements for Allen Demond Walker, 22, of 760 South Shattuck St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 3:50 a.m. Friday in a local hospital. WARD, Carl LCAP 3/3/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Carl Ward, 77, of Rosepine will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 4, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery. Mr. Ward died at 11:40 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2000, in a Rosepine care facility. WASHINGTON, Ida G., Mrs. LCAP 3/24/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Goodwin Washington, 91, of 2338 See St. will be at 7 p.m. today, March 24, in the Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Ronnie Myrick will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday with burial in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today at the church. Mrs. Washington died at 8:39 a.m. Monday, March 20, 2000, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Church Point, she had lived in Iowa, La. and Orange, Texas for a number of years before to Lake Charles. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church where she was Mother of the church, a member of the Senior Mission and also a deaconess. Survivors include one son, Naman James Washington of Orange; one brother, John Goodwin of Baytown, Texas; one stepdaughter, Evelyn Washington of Houston; six grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. WASHINGTON, Ida, Mrs. LCAP 3/21/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ida Washington, 91, of 2338 See St., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 8:39 a.m. Monday in a local hospital. WELCH, George W. LCAP 3/20/2000 CARENCRO -- Funeral services for George Wallace Welch, 72, formerly of DeQuincy, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, in Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel. Interment will be in Fountain Memorial Gardens in Lafayette under the direction of Melancon Funeral Home. Mr. Welch died Saturday, March 18, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. WENE, Marion A. LCAP 3/27/2000 Funeral services for Marion A. Wene, 81, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m.; and from 9 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Wene died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, March 26, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Dallas, he lived in Lake Charles since 1939. He was an Army Air Corp veteran, serving in New Guinea and the Philippines with the 32nd Red Arrow Division and was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge. He was retired as manager of Market Basket after 58 years in the retail grocery business. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Louise C. Wene; two sons, Marion Lane Wene of Lake Charles and James Richard Wene of Sulphur; one daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Jennifer Jane) Lormand of Katy, Texas; one brother, Bob Wene of West Monroe; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. WENE, Marion A. LCAP 3/28/2000 Funeral services for Marion A. Wene, 81, will be at 1 p.m. today, March 28, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mr. Wene died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, March 26, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Dallas, he had lived in Lake Charles since 1939. He was an Army Air Corp veteran, serving in New Guinea and the Philippines with the 32nd Red Arrow Division and was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. He retired as manager of Market Basket after 58 years in the retail grocery business. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Louise C. Wene; two sons, Marion Lane Wene of Lake Charles and James Richard Wene of Sulphur; one daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Jennifer Jane) Lormand of Katy, Texas; one brother, Bob Wene of West Monroe; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. WESTON, Herman E. LCAP 3/26/2000 Funeral arrangements for Herman E. Weston, 50, of 2814 6th Street, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 9:48 a.m. Saturday in a local hospital. WESTON, Herman E. LCAP 3/31/2000 Funeral services for Herman Edward Weston, 50, of 4814 Sixth St,. will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 1, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. J.L. Franklin will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Weston died Saturday, March 25, 2000, in a local hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was an Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Shielda McCarver Weston, three daughters, Latosha Weston, Renita Gaines and Carrie McCarver, all of Lake Charles; five sons, Robert Williams, Rudolph McCarver, Robert McCarver, Joseph McCarver and Nathaniel McCarver, all of Lake Charles; five sisters, Hinder Weston, Rosalie Lewis, Dora Harbor and Connie Ardoin, all of Lake Charles, and Gloria McCullen of Long Beach, Calif.; six brothers, Terry Weston, Curley Handy, Elridge Handy and Clyde Handy, all of Lake Charles, Douglas Handy of New York, N.Y. and Larry Handy of Houston; his mother, Margaret Handy of Lake Charles; and his foster mother, Lillian Lemelle of Lake Charles. WHITE, Harvey Jr. LCAP 3/10/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Harvey White Jr., 56, of Singer, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 10, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Hext will officiate. Burial will be in Newlin Cemetery in Singer. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. White died Wednesday, March 8, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital. He was a native of Irkin, Ky. He lived most of his life in Toledo, Ohio, and moved to Singer 10 years ago. He was a member of Mount Zion Church of Toledo. Survivors include one brother, Kenneth White of Richmond, Ky.; and three sisters, Lola Parker of Singer, Bonnie Crawford of Winchester, Ky., and Kathleen Ferguson of Powell County, Ky. WILCOX, Lucille LCAP 3/21/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral arrangements for Lucille Wilcox, 66, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. WILCOX, Lucille B. LCAP 3/22/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Lucille Banken Wilcox, 67, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 23, in the Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. The Revs. G. David Hennigan, Eddie Clement and Isaiah Buck will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home and from noon Thursday in the church. Mrs. Wilcox died Monday, March 20, 2000, in DeQuincy. She was a native of Buhler and had lived most of her life in DeQuincy. She was a 1952 graduate of DeQuincy High School. She worked for Perkin's Drug Store as a teen-ager and for the telephone company until 1958. She and her husband owned and operated the A&W Drive-In for more than 30 years and opened Wilcox Washateria in 1982. She was a three-term city council member and a past council president. She was a charter member and past president of the American Business Women's Association and was a member of the Contact Club. She worked with Little League and the Pony League and with various athletic and band booster clubs. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Edward Eugene Wilcox Sr. of DeQuincy; two sons, Edward E. Wilcox Jr. of DeQuincy and Timothy J. Wilcox of Ragley; one daughter, Ella Denise Maddox of DeQuincy; two sisters, Lizzie B. Marcantel of DeQuincy and Annie B. Marcantel of Sulphur; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. WILKINSON, Hiram R. LCAP 3/21/2000 WELSH - Funeral arrangements for Hiram Richard Wilkinson, 69, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Monday in a Lafayette hospital. WILKINSON, Hiram R. LCAP 3/22/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for Hiram Richard Wilkinson, 69, will be at 1 p.m. today, March 22, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery in Abbeville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Mr. Wilkinson died Monday, March 20, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. WILLIAMS, W.T. LCAP 3/10/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for W.T. ''Toney'' Williams, 61, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Mr. Williams died at 5:55 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital. WILLIFORD, Benjamin F. Jr. LCAP 3/1/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Benjamin F. Williford Jr., 80, of DeQuincy will be at 2 p.m. today, March 1, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. David Hennigan will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery. Visitation continues today. Mr. Williford died Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000. A native of Sweetville, he was self-employed as a air-conditioning and appliance repairmen in DeQuincy and the surrounding area. He was a member of Boilermaker Union 387 of Orange, Texas. He was a member of The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. Survivors include his wife, Verdie Williford; two daughters, Rose Marie Tejada of Bridge City, Texas and Benita Dougharty of Cleveland, Tenn.; four sisters, Betty Parker and Francis Royer, both of DeQuincy, Lula VanWinkle of Oretta and Gladys Cobb of Alexandria; and three grandchildren. Memorials may be made to one's favority charity or church, the family said. WINGATE, Rita B. LCAP 3/21/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Rita Bomboy Wingate, 45, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, in Grace Church. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery in DeRidder. Mrs. Wingate died Sunday, March 19, 2000. WOOD, George W., Rev. LCAP 3/15/2000 ST. CHARLES, Mo. - Funeral services for the Rev. George W. Wood, 67, will be at 11:30 a.m. today, March 15, in Baue Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Charles Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Wood died Sunday, March 12, 2000, in a Creve Coeur, Mo., hospital. He was a native of Liverpool, England. He retired from religious ministry after 19 years and was a port chaplain and the founder of Bethel Maritime Ministries. Survivors include his wife, Doreen Catherine Wood of St. Charles; one son, Brian Wood of Orlando, Fla.; two daughters, Valerie Anderson of St. Charles and Ruth Fitch of Lowellville, Ohio; and nine grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Bethel Maritime Ministries Inc., the family said. WOODS, Ella LCAP 3/30/2000 HAWTHORNE - Funeral services for Ella V. Ford Woods, 71, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, in Pine Grove Church. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. She died Friday, March 24, 2000, in Leesville. WOODS, Ella LCAP 3/29/2000 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Ella V. Ford Woods, 71, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Friday in Leesville. WORD, Elizabeth LCAP 3/15/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Elizabeth Allen Word, 92, will be at 3 p.m. today, March 15, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. James Kimball will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemtery under direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-noon in the funeral home and from 12:30 p.m. in the church. Mrs. Word died Monday, March 13, 2000, in the DeQuincy hospital. A native of Dutch Mills, Ark., she had lived in DeQuincy for the past 75 years. She was owner and operator of IGA Grocery for a number of years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of DeQuincy where she was active in the Ratliff Sunday School Class and the DeQuincy Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include one son, Jimmy Dale Allen of Lake Charles; one daughter, Betty Lou Brown of DeQuincy; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. WRIGHT, Rosie M. LCAP 3/3/2000 Funeral services for Rosie M. Wright, 75, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 4, in Saints Memorial Church of God in Christ. The Rev. Ivanhoe Terry will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Wright died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Florien and had lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a member of Saints Memorial Church of God in Christ. Survivors include six sons, David Wright, Willie Wright and Myron Wright, all of Lake Charles, Johnnie Wright Jr. of Oakland, Calif., Horace Wright of Concord, Calif., and Willie Lewis of Berkeley, Calif.; five daughters, Gloria Dangerfield of Ferriday, Ivery LeDoux, Myrtle Cooper and Delphine Cuba, all of Lake Charles, and Vivian Hiwatha of Berkeley; 24 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. WYATT, Jerry A. LCAP 3/31/2000 Funeral arrangements for Jerry A. Wyatt, 68, of Pitkin, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. He died Thursday in his residence. ZEBEAU, Franca C. LCAP 3/19/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Franca Castri Zebeau, 72, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, from St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Zebeau died at 6:38 a.m. Friday, March 17, 2000, in a Baton Rouge hospital.