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All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ =========================== Information Disclaimeer ======================= Provided by permission from the Lake Charles American Press. The American Press assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the following information. The newspaper prints material provided by the respective funeral homes. The listings in this document have been arranged chronologically; entries for each date published are alphabetical. The notation beside the deceased's name is the date the obituary was printed. When a name appears in the index for this year but not in this list, no full obituary ran. ======================================================================== Robert L. Brooks — 3/1/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Robert L. Brooks, 76, of Garland, Texas, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 2, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cannon Cemetery in Merryville. Mr. Brooks died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, in a Garland hospital. Becky S. Deculus — 3/1/2002 Funeral services for Becky Sue Deculus, 38, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 2, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignor Irving DeBlanc and the Rev. Keith Pellerin 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 7:30 p.m. and a Scripture service at 8 p.m. — and 8-9:45 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. Deculus died at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Classical Connection. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Stephens Deculus of Lake Charles; two sons, Cory Lynn Gomes and Chad Eric Gomes, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Gabrielle Briana Payne of Lake Charles; two sisters, Kimberly Toussaint of Lake Charles and Scarlet Townsend of Baton Rouge; four stepsisters, Melinda Kadair and Misty Spell, both of Baton Rouge, Tammy Turner of Lake Charles and Arlene Casesar of Houston; her mother, Gilda Townsend of Lake Charles; stepmother, Betty Toussaint of Lake Charles; stepfather, Roy Townsend of Lake Charles; and grandmother, Beaulah Toussaint of Lake Charles. Mrs. S.L. Deleon — 3/1/2002 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for Mrs. S.L. Crain Weaver Deleon, 92, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 1, in Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Deleon died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, in her residence. Glenn A. Demarie Sr. — 3/1/2002 Funeral services for Glenn A. Demarie Sr., 72, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 4, in Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Demarie died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, in a local hospital. W.H. Funderburk — 3/1/2002 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for W.H. "Dub" Funderburk, 78, of Slagle, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 1, in Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Funderburk died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, in his residence. Abraham Handy Sr. — 3/1/2002 WESTLAKE — Funeral services for Abraham Handy Sr., 83, of Mossville, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 2, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. The Rev. Peter Revel will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church, with a rosary at noon. Mr. Handy died at 12:10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Sunset, and he had lived in Mossville since 1942. He retired from Conoco after 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Fisher Handy of Mossville; three sons, Abraham Handy II of Lafayette and Abraham Handy III and Allen Jay Handy, both of Mossville; one brother, Rufus Handy of Baltimore; three sisters, Emily Broussard of Grand Coteau, Era Williams of Houston and Mildred Moore of Sunset; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Heffron infant — 3/1/2002 STARKS — Memorial services for Johanna Ashley Marie Iris Elizabeth Heffron, infant daughter of F.X. and Lynn Sue Wiseman Heffron Sr., will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 2, from St. Michael Catholic Church. The Rev. Susil Fernando will officiate. Arrangements are by Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. The infant died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, in a Sulphur hospital. Additional survivors include three brothers, F.X. Heffron Jr., Zebediah Paul Heffron and Donald Mack Heffron, all of Starks; two sisters, Carrie Ann Heffron and Melissa Sue Heffron, both of Starks; and grandparents Una LaSalle Heffron of New Orleans, and Donald Mack and Paul Jean Wiseman of Denver. Brenda L. Johnson — 3/1/2002 Funeral services for Brenda Lee "Bre" Johnson, 43, will be at 7 p.m. today, March 1, in Mount Olive Baptist Church. The Rev. Sidney Fontenot will officiate. Dismissal is at 10 a.m. Saturday in the church with burial in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. in the church. Mrs. Johnson died Monday, Feb. 25, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Natchitoches and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Moorish Service Temple of America. She was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Delores Ann Johnson of Lake Charles; two sisters, Alice Cofield and Florence Cofield, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Felton Cofield Bey and Joseph Walker, both of Lake Charles; and her father, Bernice Mitchell of Natchitoches. Lewis infant — 3/1/2002 Funeral services for the infant Christen Lei Lewis will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 2, in King's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. She died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002, in a local hospital. Vina Miller — 3/1/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Vina Miller, 85, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 2, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Miller died at 8:20 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002, in the local hospital. Kitty F. Murphey — 3/1/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Kitty F. Murphey, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2, in Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Mrs. Murphey died at 9:50 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, in her residence. John L. Peacock — 3/1/2002 LAKE ARTHUR — Funeral services for John L. Peacock, 79, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2, in Miguez Funeral Home. The Rev. David DeWitt will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Saturday. Mr. Peacock died at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, in a Tomball, Texas, hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Arthur. He retired from Superior Oil Co. as a supervisor after 40 years. He worked three years for Mobil. He was a member of Lake Arthur United Methodist Church and was a deacon. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Peacock of Magnolia, Texas; one son, Larry Petitjohn of Lake Arthur; two brothers, David L. Peacock of Kerrville, Texas, and Jimmie Peacock of Magnolia; one sister, Lucille Sanford of Conroe, Texas; and three grandchildren. Bernice C. Quebedeaux — 3/1/2002 Funeral services for Bernice Colter Quebedeaux, 79, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 2, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today — with a rosary at 6 p.m. and a Scripture reading at 6:30 p.m. — and 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. Quebedeaux died at 9:10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Berger, Mo., and she had lived in Lake Charles for 57 years. She was a former Muller's department store sales assistant. She was a Camp Fire leader and a member of Phi Sigma Alpha. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Ron J. Quebedeaux of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Teena Cole of Lake Charles; four brothers, Leonard Colter of Collinsville, Ill., Eugene Colter of Sarasota, Fla., LeRoy Colter of Baton Rouge and Cecil "Chuck" Colter of Memphis, Tenn.; two sisters, Agnes Deaton of Tucson, Ariz., and Isabelle Queenan of Lake Charles; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Oak Park Food Pantry, the family said. Ottis Strother Sr. — 3/1/2002 OAKDALE — Funeral services for Ottis Strother Sr., 81, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 3, in White Oaks Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Funeral Home. Mr. Strother died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. Letha M. Banken — 3/2/2002 DEQUINCY — Funeral services for Letha M. Banken, 86, of Sulphur, will be at 1 p.m. today, March 2, in New Hope Baptist Church. The Rev. Jerry Chaddick, Carl Lane and Rodney Bankens will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Banken died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of the Lake Area. She was a homemaker. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and the Women's Missionary Union. Survivors include three sons, Marlin Marcantel and Joseph C. Banken, both of Sulphur, and John William Banken of Bridge City, Texas; one daughter, Ann Banken of Sulphur; two brothers, Luther Marcantel of Sulphur and Calvin Marcantel of DeQuincy; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Chris Carter — 3/2/2002 Funeral services for Chris Carter, 85, will be at 7 p.m. Monday, March 4, in Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church. The Rev. Hearnest Arvie will officiate. Dismissal is at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Carter died at 10:15 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Oakdale. He retired from Concrete & Pipe after 35 years. He was a member of Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church. He was an usher and a member of the male chorus. Survivors include five sons, William Carter of Inglewood, Calif., Chris Carter Jr. of Moreno Valley, Calif., Jimmy Carter of Corona, Calif., and James Carter and Jerry Carter, both of Lake Charles; eight daughters, Doretha Carroll of Tacoma, Wash., Gloria Jean Shelby of Robbins, Ill., Mercedes Wilhite of Denver, Ruby Roberson and Betty Coleman, both of Cerritos, Calif., Ruth Bernard of New Orleans, Mary Carter Moss of Palmdale, Calif., and Bertha Poullard of Lake Charles; two sisters, Emma Adams and Pearlie Carter, both of Lake Charles; 39 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren. John G. Cessford — 3/2/2002 Funeral services for John George Cessford, 41, will be at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. LeRoy McClellan will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 1:30-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Cessford died at 8:10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a retired seaman. He was Baptist. Survivors include two sons, Johnny Trahan of Lake Charles and John David Cessford of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Nicole Cessford of Lake Charles; one brother, Robert Cessford of Dry Creek; four sisters, Theresa McClelland of Orange, Texas, Pam Dupre of Port Arthur, Texas, and Sharon Milam and Margaret Harris, both of Lake Charles; his mother, Marie Cessford of Lake Charles; his companion, Peggy Trahan of Lake Charles; and eight grandchildren. Rosa A. Cole — 3/2/2002 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for Rosa A. "Aunt Rosie" Cole, 84, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 2, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Forsest Cemetery. Mrs. Cole died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002, in Leesville. Dorothy P. Crum — 3/2/2002 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for Dorothy P. Crum, 84, will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 3, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in East Leesville Pentecostal Church Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Mrs. Crum died at 4:20 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002. Glenn A. Demarie Sr. — 3/2/2002 Funeral services for Glenn A. Demarie Sr., 72, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 4, in Hixson Funeral Home. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mr. Demarie died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Orange, Texas, and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was an alumnus of McNeese State University. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He owned and operated John's Barn. He was Catholic. Survivors include one son, Glenn A. Demarie Jr. of Lake Charles; one daughter, Nicole L. Demarie of Lake Charles; two brothers, Philbert John Demarie Jr. of Covington and Charles Demarie of San Diego; and three sisters, Celina Conley of Arlington, Texas, Bobbie Demarie of Omaha, Neb., and Denise Oros of Aurora, Ill. Lucy B. Dressler — 3/2/2002 Funeral services for Lucy Brantley Dressler, 88, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 3, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Howard Holton will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today and from noon Sunday. Mrs. Dressler died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of DeQuincy and was a 60-year resident of Lake Charles. She was a beautician, and she owned Lucy's Beauty Shop. She was a member of the Lake Charles Revival Center. She was a Sunday school teacher and director of the children's church. Survivors include three sons, Edison Burge of New Orleans and Waddell Burge and Francis A. Dressler, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. Billy (Georgiann Dressler) Compton and Honore Faithe "Tootsie" Burton, both of Lake Charles; 30 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Mildred B. Hartman — 3/2/2002 Funeral services for Mildred Bailey Hartman, 81, were held Friday in Christian Baptist Church. The Rev. Edward Alexander Jr. officiated. Burial was in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Mrs. Hartman died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Mermentau, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 68 years. She was a teacher in the Calcasieu M.E. Association. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 37. She was a Circle 1 leader. She was a member of Christian Baptist Church, and she started the church's first day care and Senior Citizens Day. She was a gospel choir member and junior choir supervisor. She taught vacation Bible school and Sunday school and was a Sunday school superintendent. She was a state Baptist convention instructor and a mission Bible teacher. She worked in the area Baptist Youth Week. She was a deaconess, and she organized City Wide Deaconess. Survivors include her husband, Andrew A. Hartman Sr. of Lake Charles; one son, Andrew A. Hartman Jr. of Lake Charles; three daughters, Bobbie Jean Anderson Lee, Bernita Hartman King and Sandra Lee Hartman, all of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Steve Meshell — 3/2/2002 STARKS — Funeral services for Steve Meshell, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 3, in Starks Apostolic Church. Burial will be in Starks VFW Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Mr. Meshell died Thursday, Feb. 28, in his residence. Byron J. Mitchell — 3/2/2002 Byron John Mitchell, 66, of Prescott Valley, Ariz., died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002. Arrangements were by Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home of Prescott, Ariz. He was a native of Salt Lake City and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He retired from Condea Vista as a plant maintenance machinist foreman in 1996. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor Mitchell; two sons, Randy Jay Mitchell of Salt Lake City and John Byron Mitchell of Atlanta; three daughters, Shelly Siciliano of Temecula, Calif., Sherlly Tosh of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Wendy Sue Marx of Goodyear, Calif.; and 10 grandchildren. Lillian K. Wall — 3/2/2002 BATON ROUGE — Funeral services for Lillian Kent Jenks Wall, 76, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 4, in Broadmoor Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Hawley Wolfe will officiate. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Kentwood under the direction of Rabenhorst Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Sunday and from 9:30 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Wall died at 2:30 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2002, in her residence. She was a graduate of Kentwood High School and Southeastern Louisiana University. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Special Friends, Presbyterian Women Circle II, Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of the Confederacy, and the Stitch and Chatter Sewing Club. She was a member of Broadmoor Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband, Luther Elton Wall; two sons, Charles K. Jenks of Dallas and David H. Jenks of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Barbara J. Liles of Lake Charles and Sylvia J. Gaudet of Sulphur; two stepsons, Kenneth E. Wall and Donald K. Wall, both of Baton Rouge; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to Broadmoor Presbyterian Church or to the charity of one's choice, the family said. Marshall W. Catlon — 3/3/2002 Funeral services for Marshall Wade "Moe" Catlon, 38, of Westlake, will be at noon Monday, March 4, in Philadelphia Church of God in Christ. Darnold Catlon will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Catlon died at 3:53 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Mossville. He attended Maplewood Middle School and Sulphur High School. He was a member of Philadel-phia Church of God in Christ. Survivors include two daughters, Brandi Catlon and Brittany Payne, both of Mossville; one son, Keon Green of Westlake; two sisters, Amber Ware of Lake Charles and Sarah Catlon of Mossville; four brothers, Michael Catlon of Coppell, Texas, Jimmy Catlon and Darnold Catlon, both of Mossville, and Oran Catlon of Memphis, Tenn.; and his mother, Thelma S. Catlon of Mossville. Lucy B. Dressler — 3/3/2002 Funeral services for Lucy Brantley Dressler, 88, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 3, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Howard Holton will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from noon. Mrs. Dressler died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of DeQuincy and was a 60-year resident of Lake Charles. She was a beautician, and she owned Lucy's Beauty Shop. She was a member of the Lake Charles Revival Center. She was a Sunday school teacher and director of the children's church. Survivors include three sons, Edison Burge of New Orleans and Waddell Burge and Francis A. Dressler, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. Billy (Georgiann Dressler) Compton and Honore Faithe "Tootsie" Burton, both of Lake Charles; 30 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Clara D. Guidry — 3/3/2002 MOSS BLUFF — Funeral services for Clara Dupuis Guidry, 82, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, March 4, from St. Theodore Catholic Church. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery in Andrus Cove under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Guidry died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2002, in Sulphur. She was a native of Lake Arthur and a longtime resident of the Westlake-Moss Bluff area. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church and belonged to its rosary group. Survivors include two sons, A.J. Guidry of Moss Bluff and Charles Guidry of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. Jay (Martha) Thibodeaux of Moss Bluff and Mrs. Don (Beverly) Guthrie of Westlake; one sister, Mrs. Gladys Thibo-deaux of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Mary A. Hawkins — 3/3/2002 Funeral services for Mary Ann Hawkins, 54, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 4, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Randall Washington will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Monday. Ms. Hawkins died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, in Orange, Texas. She was a native of Lake Charles and had lived in Orange for 22 years. She graduated from W.O. Boston High School in 1965 and the University of Southern California. Survivors include two brothers, Harvey Hawkins of Lake Charles and Ralph Hawkins of Orange; one sister, Lisa Marie Hawkins of Hawthorne, Calif.; and her mother, Mrs. Laura Hawkins Morrison of Orange. Frank Hoffpauir — 3/3/2002 VINTON — Funeral services with Masonic rites for Frank Hoffpauir, 62, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 4, in First Baptist Church. The Revs. Bill Holifield and Lee Perkins will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Hoffpauir died Friday, March 1, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Port Arthur, Texas, and had lived in Vinton for 36 years. He retired as a lab technician from the Texaco refinery in 1995 after 34 years. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 364 and First Baptist Church in Vinton. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Hoffpauir of Vinton; one son, Michael Hoffpauir of Orange, Texas; one daughter, Penny Meyers of Vinton; one sister, Carolyn DeWitt of Atlanta; and two grandchildren. Dora P. LeLeaux LACASSINE — Funeral services for Dora Pousson LeLeaux, 96, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 4, from St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. The Rev. Augustine Mulanjanany will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. LeLeaux died Saturday, March 2, 2002, in Welsh. She was a native of Lacassine. She was a member of the Welsh Home Demonstration Club and the Welsh Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters and the Altar Society and St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Della Thibodeaux of Lacassine and Geneviere LeBlanc of Welsh; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. Patricia McCoy — 3/3/2002 JENNINGS — Memorial services for Mrs. Patricia ''Pat'' McCoy, 49, of Welsh will be at 1 p.m. Monday, March 4, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Mrs. McCoy died Sunday, Feb. 24, in Lake Charles. A native of Lafayette, she lived in Welsh most of her life. Surivivors include one sister, Dorothy Dials of Jennings; seven brothers, Willie Thibo-deaux, Isaac Thibodeaux, Joseph Thibodeaux, and Danny Ray Thibodeaux, all of Welsh, O.B. Thibodeaux of Baton Rouge, Allen Thibodeaux of Hitchcock, Texas, and Felix Thibodeaux Jr. of Tyler Texas. Kitty F. Murphey — 3/3/2002 DEQUINCY — Funeral services for Kitty F. Murphey, 72, were held Saturday, March 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Whit Holmes officiated. Burial was in Beauregard Cemetery. Mrs. Murphey died at 9:50 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Humble, Texas, and had lived in the DeRidder area most of her life. She worked as a pharmacy technician at Beauregard Memorial Hospital. She was a member of First Baptist Church in DeRidder. Survivors include one daughter, Lucille Barmore of Nederland, Texas; one brother, Tom Finklea of Austin, Texas; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Leroy Naquin — 3/3/2002 KINDER — Funeral services for Leroy Naquin, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 4, in St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a vigil at 6 p.m. and a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Naquin died at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 1, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Basile and had lived in Kinder for 45 years. He worked for Leading Dairy, Vermilion Creamery and Miers Construction Co. He retired from Exxon in 1985. Survivor include his wife, Wilma Leger Naquin of Kinder; four daughters, Linda Cronan of Kinder, Marlene Swan of Lafayette and Myrtis Hudson and Lisa Miller, both of Merryville; one brother, Raymond "Slim" Naquin of Kinder; 17 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Riley C. Rodgers — 3/3/2002 HORNBECK — Funeral services for Riley C. Rodgers, 72, of Anacoco, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 3, in Pleasant View Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Rodgers died Friday, March 1, 2002, in his residence. Alice Marie Robinson Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Marie Robinson, 47, of 4340 Auburn St., will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, at Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in the Leesville Cemetery in Leesville. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Mrs. Robinson died at 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, in a local hospital. She was a native of Alexandria and lived in Leesville and Lake Charles most of her life. Survivors include one daughter, Letanee Robinson; one son, Perry Robinson Jr.; two sisters, Eva Stevens and Irma Moore; mother, Mrs. Anita Jiles; and three grandchildren; all of Lake Charles. E.G. Youngblood — 3/3/2002 OAKDALE — Graveside services for E.G. Youngblood, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 4, in Resthaven Cemetery. The Rev. R.G. McCoy will officiate. Arrangements are by Rush Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Youngblood died Saturday, March 2, 2002, in his residence. He was a resident of Iowa and a member of Davis Crossing Baptist Church in Glenmora. He retired as a truck driver after 50 years. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Smith Youngblood of Iowa; three sons, Gary Youngblood of Jeanerette, Trent Youngblood of Iowa and Mike Youngblood of Natchitoches; one daughter, Judy Morel of New Iberia; one sister, Elsie Salley of Natchitoches; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southwest Louisiana, 1639A Ryan St. Suite 1, Lake Charles, LA 70601, the family said. Emma E. Armstrong — 3/4/2002 KINDER — Funeral services for Emma Evelyn Armstrong, 78, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Burke will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery. Visitation is 8 a.m.- 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Armstrong died Saturday, March 2, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of the Kinder area. Survivors include three sons, Harlan Breaux of Lake Charles, Mike Breaux of Greenville, Miss., and Tommy Armstrong of Kinder; three daughters, Linda Hicks of Dry Prong, Brenda Bankester of Lake Charles and Tammy Johnson of Kinder; 17 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Joseph A. Bertrand — 3/4/2002 Funeral services for Joseph August Bertrand, 90, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Monsignor Charles DuBois will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., in the funeral home and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Bertrand died at 10:55 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a 1929 graduate of St. Charles Academy. He was in the retail grocery business in Lake Charles all of his life. He was a lifelong member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, where he served as usher. He was a member of the Very Important Christians Club. Survivors include his wife, Louise Parker Bertrand of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Susan Bertrand) Simmons and Mrs. Ben (Joanna Bertrand) Guilbeau, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Mrs. Claude (Margie Bertrand) Conner of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Marshall W. Catlon — 3/4/2002 Funeral services for Marshall Wade "Moe" Catlon, 38, of Westlake, will be at noon today, March 4, in Philadelphia Church of God in Christ. Darnold Catlon will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Mr. Catlon died at 3:53 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Mossville. He attended Maplewood Middle School and Sulphur High School. He was a member of Brownsville Church of God in Christ. Survivors include two daughters, Brandi Catlon and Brittany Payne, both of Mossville; one son, Keon Green of Westlake; two sisters, Amber Ware of Lake Charles and Sarah Catlon of Mossville; four brothers, Michael Catlon of Coppell, Texas, Jimmy Catlon and Darnold Catlon, both of Mossville, and Oran Catlon of Memphis, Tenn.; his mother, Thelma S. Catlon of Mossville; and one grandchild. Lula M. Doyle — 3/4/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Lula Mae Doyle, 87, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Whitaker Cemetery. She died Saturday, March 2, 2002, in the Leesville hospital. Pauline D. Eastman — 3/4/2002 WESTLAKE — Funeral services for Pauline D. Eastman, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ted Freeland will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Park. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Eastman died at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, March 3, 2002, in Lake Charles. She was a native of Wyoming, Iowa, and a resident of Westlake since 1951. She was a member of Westlake United Methodist Church, where served on various committees. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Lodge 228 in Westlake and the Ladies of Sahara, Habibi Shrine Temple in Lake Charles. She was a former member of the American Business Women's Association in Westlake. She was an office manager of Eastman Chiropractic Clinic in Westlake from 1951-1985. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Melvin D. Eastman of Westlake; two sons, Ronald Eastman and Dr. Kenneth Eastman, both of Westlake; one sister, Crystal Aldrich of Sigourney, Iowa; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Westlake United Methodist Church or Shriners Hospital, the family said. Mary A. Hawkins — 3/4/2002 Funeral services for Mary Ann Hawkins, 54, will be at 11 a.m. today, March 4, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Randall Washington will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Ms. Hawkins died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, in Orange, Texas. She was a native of Lake Charles and had lived in Orange for 22 years. She graduated from W.O. Boston High School in 1965 and the University of Southern California. Survivors include two brothers, Harvey Hawkins of Lake Charles and Ralph Hawkins of Orange; one sister, Lisa Marie Hawkins of Hawthorne, Calif.; and her mother, Mrs. Laura Hawkins Morrison of Orange. Hermie McConathy — 3/4/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Hermie McConathy, 89, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, in First Baptist Church. The Revs. Doyle Cooper, Jerry Masters and Jeff Phillips will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, 8-11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home, and from noon in the church. Mrs. McConathy died at 6:45 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2002, in the DeRidder hospital. She was a native of LeBlanc. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She was a homemaker. Survivors include one son, S.J. McConathy Sr. of DeRidder; four daughters, Shirley Forrest of Port Neches, Texas, Dottie Lewis of Angleton, Texas, Chloe Strecker of Bull Shoals, Ark., and Pam Jamison of Bayou Vista, Texas; two sisters, Opal Perkins of Reeves and Faye Meeks of Marshall, Texas; 18 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and 20 stepgreat-grandchildren. Kitty F. Murphey — 3/4/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Kitty F. Murphey, 72, were held Saturday, March 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Masters officiated. Burial was in Beauregard Cemetery. Mrs. Murphey died at 9:50 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Humble, Texas, and had lived in the DeRidder area most of her life. She worked as a pharmacy technician at Beauregard Memorial Hospital. She was a member of First Baptist Church of DeRidder. Survivors include one daughter, Lucille Barmore of Nederland, Texas; one brother, Tom Finklea of Austin, Texas; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Wallace E. Phelps — 3/4/2002 ELTON — Funeral services for Wallace Earl Phelps, 75, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery. Mr. Phelps died Friday March, 1, 2002, in his residence. Dorothy C. Smith — 3/4/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Dorothy Cleveland Smith will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, in Henning Memorial United Methodist Church. The Revs. Richard Hoffpauir and Tracy MacKenzie will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. Tuesday in the church. Mrs. Smith died Saturday, March 2, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Boyce. She was a 1943 graduate of Louisiana State Normal College. She was an artist and studied at McNeese State University. She was a member of the Sulphur Garden Club, the Bayou Country Art Association, the National Education Association and the Louisiana Teachers Association. She was a drama, debate and speech teacher at Sulphur High School. She was an English and social studies teacher at W.W. Lewis Middle School in Sulphur. She was a nationally recognized debate and speech coach. She was a member of Henning Memorial United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Ed Ray Smith of Sulphur; one daughter, Glenda McKinzey of Sacramento, Calif.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Henning United Memorial Methodist Church, the family said. Richard C. Taber — 3/4/2002 GUEYDAN — Funeral services for Richard C. Taber, 59, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, in Vincent Funeral Home. The Rev. Delman Rogers will officiate. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Taber died at 2:35 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was employed by El Paso. He worked in the oil industry for 33 years. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Taber of Gueydan; one son, Neil Gaspard of Gueydan; four daughters, Monique T. Bercier of Cameron, Ginger T. LeBeouf of Lake Charles, Gunilla T. Willson of Grand Lake and Ashley Renee Taber of Gueydan; two brothers, Ernest H. Taber of Lake Arthur and Billy Duhon of Opelousas; and four grandchildren. Dorothy C. Campbell — 3/5/2002 Funeral services for Dorothy Consley Campbell, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Malsbary will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation is from noon Wednesday. Mrs. Campbell died at 10:50 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a 1937 graduate of Lake Charles High School. She was an alumna of Harms Business College. She was a retired legal secretary, and she had worked for the firm Liskow and Lewis and for attorney Richard E. Gerard Sr. She was an artist. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She was a former choir member and Sunday school teacher. Survivors include her husband, Jeter Louis Campbell Jr.; one son, Jeter Louis Campbell III of State College, Pa.; and one daughter, Susan Campbell of Lake Charles. Elta Daigle — 3/5/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Elta Daigle, 71, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 5, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Mrs. Daigle died at 2:05 a.m. Monday, March 4, 2002, in the local hospital. Shelley Jo Dunn — 3/5/2002 Funeral services for Shelley Jo Dunn, 51, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 7, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Gary Evers will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Dunn died at 2:15 a.m. Monday, March 4, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Eunice and was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth C. Dunn of Lake Charles; one daughter, Michelle Conner of Lake Charles; her mother, Nora L. Sonnier of Lake Charles; one sister, Deborah Perry of Lake Charles; two brothers, Stephen Bundick of Lake Charles and Carlos Bundick of North Carolina; and three grandchildren. Pauline D. Eastman — 3/5/2002 WESTLAKE — Funeral services for Pauline D. Eastman, 85, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 5, in Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. The Rev. Ted Freeland will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. An Eastern Star service was held Monday. Mrs. Eastman died at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, March 3, 2002, in Lake Charles. She was a native of Wyoming, Iowa, and she had lived in Westlake since 1951. She was a former member of the American Business Women's Association. She was an office manager at Eastman Chiropractic Clinic from 1951 to 1985. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Lodge 228 in Westlake and the Habibi Shrine Temple Ladies of Sahara in Lake Charles. She was a member of Westlake United Methodist Church, and she served on various committees. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Melvin D. Eastman of Westlake; two sons, Ronald Eastman and Dr. Kenneth Eastman, both of Westlake; one sister, Crystal Aldrich of Sigourney, Iowa; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Westlake United Methodist Church or Shriners Hospital, the family said. Burgess Fontenot — 3/5/2002 KINDER — Funeral services for Burgess Fontenot, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Terry Bushnell will officiate. Burial will be in Indian Village Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Fontenot died Sunday, March 3, 2002, in the local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Kinder. He was a member of Local 406. Survivors include two sons, Robert Fontenot of Moss Bluff and Randy Fontenot of Deltona, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. Jimmy (Charlotte) Andrus of Moss Bluff and Mrs. Wayne (Wanda) Fontenot of Kinder; one sister, Gladys Savant of Kinder; his companion, Grady Fruge of Lake Charles; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Peggy Hewett — 3/5/2002 Funeral services for former Lake Charles resident Peggy Jane Hewett, 56, of Southampton, N.Y., will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, at Hixson Chapel. Dr. Eddie Simmons will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Miss Hewett died Friday, March 1, 2002, at her residence. She was an actress who appeared on Broadway in "A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine." She also appeared in television, opera and regional theatre. A Lake Charles native, she sang for many civic affairs in Southwest Louisiana and was a Trinity Baptist Church choir soloist. In 1963, she won a nationwide essay contest that earned her a trip to Washington, D.C., to receive a special citation from President John F. Kennedy. The essay was about the Lake Charles community and how it honors the handicapped. She graduated from Lake Charles High School, attended Sophie Newcomb College and graduated from LSU. Miss Hewett had made Los Angeles her home for 10 years and returned to New York in 2000. She was a top producing broker at Coldwell Banker Real Estate in Pacific Palisades, Calif. Survivors include her one brother, Barton Hewett of Palm Springs, Calif.; her mother, Sarah Ellen Cooper Hewett of Lake Charles; and her partner, Bonnie "Hoppi" Goebert of Southampton, N.Y. Rita J. Holt — 3/5/2002 DEQUINCY — Funeral services for Rita Jo Holt, 53, of Manassas, Va., will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, in First Methodist Church. The Rev. Carolyn Volentine will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from noon Wednesday in the church. Mrs. Holt died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, in a Virginia hospital. She was a native of DeQuincy, and she had lived in Prince William County, Va., since 1977. She earned a bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University in 1970; she majored in history and minored in library science. She worked for various law firms in Virginia. She was a member and former two-term president of the Association of Records Managers and Administrators. She was a board member for Soroptimist International of Woodbridge, and she belonged to several bowling leagues. She helped raise funds for breast cancer research through programs such as Relay for Life and Race for the Cure. She was a member of Buckhall United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Stephen Holt of Manassas; one son, Jeffery Holt of South Carolina; and one sister, Diane Bowman of Pennsylvania. Memorial donations may be made to the National Breast Cancer Society, c/o American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 699, Vienna, VA 22183-0699, the family said. LaWanda B. Miller — 3/5/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for LaWanda Bailey Miller, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, in Hixson Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Charles Best and Ken Gibson will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Miller died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, March 3, 2002 in her residence. She was a native of Rosepine and had lived in DeRidder for the past 10 years. She had worked for 35 years at First National Bank of Little Rock, Ark., as a banker. Survivors include one daughter, Kathy Miller of Houston; one stepdaughter, Rose Luttrell of Westlake; two brothers, Marvin Ray Bailey of DeRidder and W. E. Bailey of Rosepine; four sisters, Fay Culpepper of Shreveport, Agnes Wammack of Shawnee, Olk, Guynell Johnson of DeRidder and Pat Willis of Rosepine; six stepgrandchildren; and one step great-grandchild. Norman H. Sanner — 3/5/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Norman H. Sanner, 74, will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Ed Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is noon-9 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m., and 8:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Wednesday. Mr. Sanner died Monday, March 4, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Hackberry, and he had lived in Sulphur for 66 years. He was a Navy veteran. He retired from Citgo as a lab technician after 35 years. He was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Pat Schexnider of Carlyss; one brother, Alf Edward "Bud" Sanner of Sulphur; one sister, Glenda Guillotte of Sulphur; his stepmother, Hester Sanner of Sulphur; and two grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the family said. Loyd Earl Simar — 3/5/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Loyd Earl "Sonny" Simar, 77, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 5, from Our Lady of Help of Christians Catholic Church. Monsignor James Gaddy and the Revs. Mark Derise and Kenneth Mayne will officiate. Entombment will be in Calvary Mausoleum. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Monday. Mr. Simar died at 2:10 p.m. Sunday, March 3, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Longville. He was an Air Force veteran; he served in World War II and in Europe. He was a retired oil-field worker and a former Acadia Parish School Board member. He had been an independent oil producer in Evangeline for more than 30 years. He owned and operated Evangeline Oilfield Supply and L&L Oil Co. He was a member of the Waffle House Coffee Group. He was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Evangeline, where he was a lector, Eucharistic minister and council member. He was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Loah B. Simar of Jennings; five sons, Wayne Simar of Lafayette, Dale Simar of Altair, Texas, and Steve Simar, Danny Simar and Edwin Simar, all of Evangeline; three daughters, Phoebe Miller and Lucinda Lopez, both of Evangeline, and Lisa Hebert of Iota; his stepmother, Elia "Blackie" Simar of Evangeline; one brother, Charles "Buddy" Simar of Evangeline; three half-bothers, Lynn Simar and Jay Simar, both of Evangeline, and Milton Simar of Iota; four sisters, Ruth Simar, Evelyn "Pal" Johnson and Lois Harpin, all of Jennings, and Lucille "Dee Dee" Stoute of Evangeline; one half-sister, Judy Fuselier of Jennings; 30 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Earl Zachary — 3/5/2002 DEQUINCY — Funeral services for Earl Zachary, 45, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 5, in Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Mr. Zachary died Friday, March 1, 2002, in his residence. Cleo C. Campbell — 3/6/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Cleo Clinton Campbell, 83, of Sulphur, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 7, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Edgar Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today. Mr. Campbell died Monday, March 4, 2002, in the local hospital. He was a native of Fisher. He served in the Air Force in World War II. He was a crane operator in the marine drilling profession. Survivors include two sons, Monty Campbell of DeQuincy and Lanny Campbell of Westlake; two brothers, James Monroe Campbell of Shreveport and William Campbell of Zwolle; four sisters, Cathrene Wedgeworth of Sour Lake, Texas, Faye Merritt of Sulphur, Mary Luetkemeyer of Jasper, Texas, and Jean Hager of Zwolle; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Sudia H. Cash — 3/6/2002 KNOX CITY, Texas — Memorial services for Sudia Hutton Cash, 98, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9, in Knox City Church of Christ. Leon Burkham and family members will officiate. Burial will be in Truscott Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Mrs. Cash died at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, in Lake Charles. She was a native of Throckmorton County, Texas. She was an alumna of Gunter Bible College and Abilene Christian University. She earned a bachelor's degree in English from West Texas State University in Canyon. She taught school for 47 years, 46 in Knox County. She had taught in each grade, had served as a grade school and high school principal, and had coached all sports but football. She was a member of the Beta Chi (Texas) and Beta Eta (Louisiana) chapters of Delta Kappa Gamma. She was past president of the Texas chapter. In 1992, she was honored as a 50-year member at a national meeting in New Orleans. She was a 60-year member. Survivors include one son, Dr. Joe Cash of Lake Charles, and two grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the McNeese Foundation, Cash Family Scholarship for African-American Students Majoring in English or to English education, the family said. George L. Cole — 3/6/2002 OBERLIN — Funeral services for George L. Cole, 83, will be at 3 p.m. today, March 6, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oaklin Springs Cemetery. Mr. Cole died Tuesday, March 5, 2002. Hubert Fontenot — 3/6/2002 IOWA — Graveside services for Hubert Fontenot, 62, of Lake Charles, will be held today, March 6, in Hebert Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Mr. Fontenot died Saturday, March 2, 2002, in a local care center. Clayton C. O'Banion — 3/6/2002 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for Clayton Cleveland O'Banion, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 8, in Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Danny Slaydon will officiate. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery in Pickering. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today in Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles and 2-10 p.m. Thursday in the Leesville funeral home. Mr. O'Banion died Tuesday, March 5, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Beaver; he moved from Lake Charles to Leesville in 1955. He was an Army medic in World War II and the Korean War. Survivors include two sons, Ronald O'Banion of Pasadena, Texas, and Charles O'Banion of Lake Charles; four daughters, Linda Shows of Glenmora, Brenda Mueller of Winnie, Texas, Patricia Brown of Leesville and Debra Jarman of Mennifee, Calif.; one brother, Murphy O'Banion of Leesville; two sisters, Ruth Welch and Aline O'Banion, both of Leesville; 22 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Theresa M. Roy — 3/6/2002 IOTA — Funeral services for Theresa M. Roy, 93, will be at 1 p.m. today, March 6, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. David Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Tuesday. Mrs. Roy died at 10:10 p.m. Monday, March 4, 2002, in Crowley. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Robert Roy and Russell Roy, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Sally Roy LeJeune of Iota; eight grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. Leon Stander — 3/6/2002 Memorial services for Leon Stander, 89, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10, in Temple Sinai. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Stander died at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, in Lake Charles. Justine M. Arceneaux — 3/7/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Justine Manouvrier Arceneaux, 87, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 8, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. The Rev. Marshall Boulet will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. A rosary will be at 5 p.m. today, followed by memorial services. A Scripture wake service will be at 7 p.m. Mrs. Arceneaux died at 9:50 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Jennings. She graduated from Jennings High School as salutatorian. She received the American Legion Award and a scholarship to Louisiana State University. She was a charter member of Alpha Eta Chapter of Phi Mu sorority. She graduated from LSU in 1935. She was Jeff Davis' first elementary music supervisor and helped launch music in the curriculum of the parish schools. She taught in every elementary classroom in the Jeff Davis for two years. She taught private piano lessons. She taught vocal music at Jennings High School. In 1952, she again began teaching vocal music in three Jennings elementary schools. She was an organizer and promoter of the Jennings Music Club. She started the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary in Jennings, and she was its first presiding officer. In 1966, she became the first full-time librarian at Northside Library. She was a charter member of Alpha Tau Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa. She was a trustee of the Jennings Carnegie Library from 1979-1996. She received the Jennings McComb Citizenship Award in 1994. She was the Kiwanis Club Queen the Rotary Anne for the Rotary Club; she furnished music at the weekly meetings for both groups. She was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. She was a charter member of the Catholic Daughters of America 1468 where she served as grand regent, lecturer, historian and organist. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society. She served as church organist for 20 years. She received the medal for devoted service and the companion of honor award, both from the Diocese of Lake Charles. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Barbara) Moore of New York, N.Y. and Mrs. Edward (Florence) McNally of Jennings; one sister, Marie Phillips of Jennings; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to the Jennings Carnegie Public Library, the family said. Carl R. Bush — 3/7/2002 FLORIEN — Funeral services for Carl Roy Bush, 94, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 8, in First Baptist Church. The Revs. Bobby Franklin, Bobby Slayton and Jerry Ford will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under the direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home in Many. Visitation is 4:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Bush died Wednesday, March 6, 2002, in the Many hospital. He was a native of Hornbeck and was a longtime Florien resident. He was a farmer. Survivors include two sisters, Willie Mae Tillie of Hornbeck and Glynetta Turner of Florien. Memorial donations may be made to the Florien Development Company for refurbishment of the Memorial Center depot, the family said. Joe H. Fletcher — 3/7/2002 Graveside services for Joe Hestle Fletcher, 93, of Texas, formerly of Rosepine, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 5, in Rosepine Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Fletcher died Tuesday, March 5, 2002, in Houston. Ruth S. Franklin — 3/6/2002 Funeral services for Ruth Syas Franklin, 75, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 8, in Evergreen Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Friday in the church. Mrs. Franklin died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong Lake Charles resident. She was a member of the NAACP, NIC-ACORN and Board of Cosmetology and a former member of Eastern Star. She was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Leroy Franklin of Lake Charles; four sons, Wilson Pete Jr., Melvin Franklin Sr. and Conley Mark Franklin, all of Lake Charles, and Leroy "Spiceman" Franklin Jr. of Lemore, Calif.; three daughters, Marva Ruth Ducrest Richardson of Houston and LeeAmy Franklin Guillory and Connie Marie Franklin Ned, both of Lake Charles; three sisters, Neomi Stewart of St. Louis and Willie Mae Porche and Verline Maxine Jones, both of Lake Charles; 38 grandchildren; and 42 great-grandchildren Wilda B. Hale — 3/7/2002 KIRBYVILLE, Texas — Funeral services for Wilda Bahnsen Hale, 79, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Ron Foshage will officiate. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery in Buna, Texas, under the direction of E.E. Stringer Funeral Home. A rosary will be at 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mrs. Hale died Wednesday, March 6, 2002, in a Beaumont hospital. She was a native of Vinton and had lived in Kirbyville since 1977. She was a registered nurse and worked at Buna Medical Center. Survivors include two sons, Carroll Hale of Kirbyville and John Hale of Buna; one daughter, Cathy Weaver of Buna; four sisters, Dorothy Mae Wilson and Onida Sandifer, both of Vinton, Carol McConnaughhay of Sulphur and Maggie Husers of Lake Charles; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Louise I. Herrington — 3/7/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Louise Ismerie Herrington, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 8, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Monsignor James Gaddy and the Revs. Marshall Bouley and Whitney Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today with a 5:30 p.m. rosary, and from 11 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Herrington died at 8:25 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2002, in a Lafayette hospital. She obtained various educational degrees, including a B.S. in chemistry from Incarnate Word College in San Antonio, Texas; a B.S. in geology from the University of Oklahoma; and an M.S. in geochemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She worked in the oil industry for Houssiere-Latreille Oil, Baroid, Texaco and Standard Oil of Ohio. She was assistant professor of geology at the University of Houston. She taught earth science and French at Our Lady Help of Christians School and Jennings High School. She served as chairman of the American Heart Association f Jeff Davis Parish for 27 years. She was a volunteer at Zigler Museum, the Nursing Home Support Group, the Grey Ladies and the Jennings Music Club. She was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Jennings. She was a Eucharistic lay minister and a member of the Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters of America. She established a scholarship for seminarians of the Diocese of Lafayette and the Sister Michael Edwards Scholarship at the University of the Incarnate Word. She received the Papal Medal. Survivors include her husband, James T. Herrington of Jennings; one son, Dr. J. Patrick Herrington of Lafayette; one daughter Dawn I. Herrington of Houston; one brother, Robert Houssiere of Seguin, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Michael (Andree Houssiere) Macaluso of Austin, Texas; and two grandsons. Memorials may be made to Our Lady Immaculate School (Development Office), 600 Robert Ave., Jennings, LA 70546, the family said. Walter S. Jester — 3/7/2002 ARNAUDVILLE — Graveside services for Walter Scott Jester, 63, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 7, in St. Francis Regis Cemetery. Arrangements are by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mr. Jester died Tuesday, March 5, 2002, in a Lafayette hospital. Margaret A. Mutersbaugh — 3/7/2002 Funeral services for Margaret Alice Mutersbaugh, 90, will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Doug deGraffenried and Carl Leug will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Mutersbaugh died Wednesday, March 6, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Buffalo, N.Y., and lived in Lake Charles for 71 years. She attended the University of Buffalo. She was a member of the Lioness Club, Founding Families of Lake Charles, founding member of the Calcasieu Parish Rose Society and an officer of Mutersbaugh Building Specialties. She co-pastored Little Methodist Church for many years and was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Robert Gibbs Mutersbaugh of Lake Charles; three daughters, Jane Carolyn Mutersbaugh Swihart of Pasadena, Texas, Margaret Ann Mutersbaugh Schaefer of Balinger, Texas, and Mary Emilie Mutersbaugh Law of Fort Morgan, Colo.; 18 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Clayton C. O'Banion — 3/7/2002 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for Clayton Cleveland O'Banion, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 8, in Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Danny Slaydon will officiate. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery in Pickering. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today. Mr. O'Banion died Tuesday, March 5, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Beaver; he moved from Leesville to Lake Charles in 1955. He was an Army medic in World War II and the Korean War. Survivors include two sons, Ronald O'Banion of Pasadena, Texas, and Charles O'Banion of Lake Charles; four daughters, Linda Shows of Glenmora, Brenda Mueller of Winnie, Texas, Patricia Brown of Leesville and Debra Jarman of Mennifee, Calif.; one brother, Murphy O'Banion of Leesville; two sisters, Ruth Welch and Aline O'Banion, both of Leesville; 22 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Frank T. Salter Jr. — 3/7/2002 Funeral services for Frank T. Salter Jr., 78, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9, in St. Luke-Simpson Methodist Church. Mr. Salter died at 1:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2002, in a local hospital. Louise B. Vidrine — 3/7/2002 WELSH — Funeral services for Louise B. Vidrine will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, March 8, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Vidrine died Wednesday, March 6, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. Bennie B. Welch — 3/7/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Bennie B. "Jim" Welch, 82, will be at 1 p.m. today, March 7, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Mr. Welch died Monday, March 4, 2002, in a local hospital. Walter R. Abbott Sr. — 3/8/2002 OBERLIN — Funeral services for Walter Ray Abbott Sr., 85, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Entombment will be in Oberlin Mausoleum under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mr. Abbott died Monday, March 4, 2002, in the Oakdale hospital. Lucille M. Baggett — 3/8/2002 KINDER — Funeral services for Lucille M. Baggett, 82, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9, in Rush Funeral Home. The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Dry Creek Cemetery in Dry Creek. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 9 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Baggett died at 7:18 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2002, in the Mamou hospital. She was a lifelong resident of the Kinder area. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Dry Creek. Survivors include one son, Andrew "Bo" Baggette of Kinder; five daughters, Genevieve Ryder and Glenda Sue Baggett, both of Oberlin, Georgia Guillory and Gail Courville, both of Kinder, and Gloranna Pursley of Doodle Fork; 18 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Minnie M. Bloodsworth — 3/8/2002 OAKDALE — Funeral services for Minnie Maricle Bloodsworth, 79, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 8, in Emmanuel Baptist Church. Burial will be in Occupy No. 1 Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Bloodsworth died Wednesday, March 6, 2002, in the local hospital. Ashlyn L. Cormier — 3/8/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Ashlyn Laine Cormier, 21, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 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 5-10 p.m. today — with a vigil service at 7 p.m. and a rosary afterward — and from 8 a.m. Saturday. She died at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2002, in the local hospital. She was a native of Jennings. She was a 1998 graduate of Jennings High School, and she attended McNeese State University for a year. She was a substitute teacher. Survivors include two brothers, Tyler Wayne Cormier and Adison Kendall Cormier, both of Jennings; one sister, Hilary Cormier of Jennings; her parents, Kenneth and Kimberly Cormier of Jennings; and maternal grandparents, Curris and Elaine Babineaux of Jennings. Cora D. DiGeorge — 3/8/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Cora Davis DiGeorge, 83, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9, in Sulphur First Baptist Church. The Rev. Tom Bruce will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. DiGeorge died Wednesday, March 6, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Beaumont, Texas, and had lived in Sulphur since 1956. She earned a business associate degree from Lamar Junior College. She worked for Avon Inc. and the World Book Encyclopedia Corp. She worked with handicapped children as a teacher's assistant in Calcasieu Parish for many years. Survivors include four daughters, Frances Ann Veal of New Cumberland, W.Va., Cora Marie DiGeorge Blackwell of Grand Isle, Catherine Lynn DiGeorge Rushing of Natchitoches and Marietta Christine DiGeorge Cryer of Virginia Beach, Va.; three sons, Capt. Frank Peter DiGeorge III of Biloxi, Miss., Lt. Col. David Alan DiGeorge of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Michael Anthony DiGeorge of Sulphur; two brothers, J.W. "Bud" Davis of Vidor, Texas, and James McKnight Davis Jr. of Abilene, Kan.; two sisters, Virginia "Giny" Condon of Beaumont, Texas, and Nina Louise Costner Coudrain of Juaquin, Texas; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Joseph V. Doucet — 3/8/2002 IOWA — Funeral services for Joseph V. Doucet, 89, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9, from St. Raphael Catholic Church. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Cemetery in Welsh under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mr. Doucet died Thursday, March 7, 2002, in a local care center. He was a native of Bastile, and he moved from Sweetlake to Iowa 63 years ago. He was a retired rice farmer. He was a member of Woodmen of the World. He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Gerald Doucet and Gary Doucet, both of Iowa, and Randy Doucet of Aiken, S.C.; three daughters, Ellen Corbello of Iowa, Janey Hollis of Hot Springs Village, Ark., and Carolyn Conroy of Spring, Texas; 17 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Alzie Ewing — 3/8/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Mrs. Alzie (Landry) Ewing, 93, will be at 1 p.m. today, March 8, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Ewing died at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2002, in the local hospital. Tessie P. Hickman — 3/8/2002 Funeral services for Tessie Prentice Hickman, 75, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry Prentice will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today. Mrs. Hickman died Wednesday, March 6, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Jennings, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 50 years. She was a graduate of San Francisco College. She was a retired Conoco employee and a former Calcasieu Parish substitute teacher. She was a member and past president of the Lake Charles Review Club and the MM Embroidery Club. She was a member of St. Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church. She was a member of United Methodist Women and was past president of the Dec Cline Circle. Survivors include one son, Jim R. Hickman of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Beth H. Royer of Slidell; one brother, the Rev. Henry Prentice of Lake Charles; one sister, Dot P. McCullough of Campti; and four grandchildren. Clara J. Hufstedler — 3/8/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Clara J. Hufstedler, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Lane will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Hufstedler died at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2002, in a local care center. She was a native of Walnut Ridge, Ark., and she lived in Lake Charles for 38 years. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include three sons, Wayne Hufstedler of Lake Charles, Jerry Hufstedler of Sulphur and Charles Hufstedler of Westlake; one daughter, Shirley Ann Wactor of LaPlace; one brother, Charles Gates of Longville; two sisters, Orlis Larkin and Lou Carlburg, both of Fredonia, Kan.; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Artemese T. Irvin — 3/8/2002 MOSSVILLE — Funeral services for Artemese Towner Irvin, 82, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 9, in Mount Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. Arthur Etienne will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Irvin died Monday, March 4, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Mossville. She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. She was a church deaconess and mission devotional leader. She was president of the Mossville-Westlake Senior Citizens Organization. Survivors include one son, Kary Irvin of Lake Charles; three daughters, Gwendolyn Hardy Campbell of Boulder, Colo., and Artemese Irvin Taylor and Christina Irvin Simpson, both of Lafayette; one stepdaughter, Loretta Alexander of Boutte; two brothers, Frederick Towner of Brookshire, Texas, and John Towner of Mossville; one sister, Mildred Porter of Mossville; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Joseph infant — 3/8/2002 Graveside services for Braylen Joseph, infant son of Simpson Borings and Constance Joseph, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 8, in Consolata Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 12:45 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2002, in a local hospital. Virginia Khoury — 3/8/2002 Private funeral services for Virginia Khoury, 86, will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. Khoury died at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Warren, Texas, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 66 years. She was a graduate of Crowley High School and an alumna of Louisiana State University. She earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's plus 30 in special education from McNeese State University. She was a longtime Calcasieu Parish teacher, and she taught special education at McNeese. She was a member of the Calcasieu Association of Retired Teachers. She was a member of Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Survivors include two sons, John Joseph Khoury II of Lake Charles and Charles Edward Khoury of New Orleans; two daughters, Marguerite Khoury McCombs of Bundick and Virginia Lee Khoury Upshaw of New Iberia; one sister, Marjorie Elaine Hebert of Iota; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1040 Calhoun St., New Orleans, LA 70118, or to the American Heart Association, Southeast Affiliate, 1 Lakeside Plaza, Suite 808, Lake Charles, LA 70601, the family said. Richard L. LeBlanc Sr. — 3/8/2002 Funeral services for Richard L. LeBlanc Sr., 65, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 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 8 p.m. Mr. LeBlanc died at 5:25 a.m. Sunday, March 3, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Rayne and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was an Army veteran. He retired from South Central Bell after 15 years. He was a baseball coach for the Sheriff's Office for 30 years. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Maybell George LeBlanc of Lake Charles; five sons, Calvin J. LeBlanc of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Richard L. LeBlanc Jr. of Orlando, Fla., Melvin J. LeBlanc of Saudi Arabia, Gary P. LeBlanc of New Orleans and John A. LeBlanc of Lafayette; two daughters, Mona Compton of Houston and Viola Thomas of Lake Charles; one brother, Shirley LeBlanc of Marero Valley, Calif.; and 14 grandchildren. Lewis D. Moore — 3/8/2002 Funeral services for Lewis D. Moore, 62, will be at 2:30 p.m. today, March 8, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bobby Walker will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Mr. Moore died at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Borger, Texas, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 12 years. He was an Army veteran. He was a stillman for Phillips Petroleum Co. Survivors include two daughters, Sandra Walker of Lake Charles and Kelly Johnson of Clyde, Texas; one brother, Lawrence Moore of Fort Gibson, Okla.; one sister, Charlotte Castlemen of Gilmer, Texas; and six grandchildren. James Nash — 3/8/2002 Funeral services for James "Sonny Boy" Nash, 72, of 333 Mill St. Apt. 473, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9, in Truelight Baptist Church. The Rev. Alvin J. Noel will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Nash died Sunday, March 3, 2002, in his residence. A native of Leesville, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include one brother, Joshua Nash of Pasadena, Calif.; and four sisters, Leola Nash and Estelle Whipple, both of Houston, and Marie Nash of Los Angeles and Helen Augbon of Lafayette. Emily H. Page — 3/8/2002 DEQUINCY — Funeral services for Emily H. Page, 100, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, March 8, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Carolyn Volentine will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 9-11:30 a.m. today in the funeral home and from noon in the church. Mrs. Page died Wednesday, March 6, 2002, in a Houma care center. She was a native of New Jersey, a former resident of Houma and a longtime resident of DeQuincy. She attended business school and worked as a clerk for several years at Wallace Grocery in DeQuincy. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Charles A. Page of Houma, eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church in DeQuincy, the family said. Linda D. Perkins — 3/8/2002 LONGVILLE — Funeral services for Linda "Missy" Davis Perkins, 55, of Sulphur, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9, in Memorial Baptist Church. The Rev. Jerry Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Perkins died at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2002. She was a member of Longville Baptist Church. She was a Sunday school teacher and the church pianist. Survivors include her husband, Alvin Perkins of Sulphur; one son, Terry Saucier Jr. of Sulphur; two daughters, Tracy S. Richard and Libby Saucier, both of Sulphur; three stepsons, Brooks Perkins of Sulphur and Chris Perkins and Phillip Perkins, both of Tucson, Ariz.; one stepdaughter, Stephaine Dittmar of Austin, Texas; two sisters, Holly D. King and Becky Davis, both of Sulphur; her mother, Thelma Brock Davis of Sulphur; and seven grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Memorial Baptist Church building fund, the family said. Frank T. Salter Jr. — 3/8/2002 Funeral services for Frank T. Salter Jr., 78, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9, in St. Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church. The Revs. Henry Bowdon and James Humphreys and Monsignors Irving DeBlanc and Charles DuBois will officiate. Burial will be private. Visitation is noon-8 p.m. today and 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mr. Salter died at 1:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Goose Creek, Texas, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 57 years. He was a graduate of Goose Creek High School. He was an alumnus of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and a graduate of McNeese State University. He earned a Juris Doctor degree from Louisiana State University. He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II. He taught simulated instrument flying at Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio. He practiced civil and criminal law for more than 50 years, and he was the senior partner in the Salter and Streete law firm. He was 14th District Court assistant district attorney from 1957 to 1960, then served three consecutive terms as district attorney. He was the 1977-78 president of the Louisiana District Attorney's Association. He was a former member of the state Supreme Court's Judicial Council, and the court appointed him to a committee to study appellate caseloads and procedures. He was a member of the Louisiana Trial Lawyer's Association board of governors; the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Civil Justice; and the U.S. Supreme Court Historical Society. Other memberships: Southwest Louisiana Bar Association; Louisiana Bar Association; American Bar Association; the national and Texas trial lawyer associations; National Registry of Who's Who in America; and Gamma Eta Gamma legal fraternity. He was a charter member of the LSU Law Center Fellowship Program, and he was inducted into the law center's hall of fame in 1987. He received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Distinguished Service Award. He was a 32nd-degree KOCH Mason and a member of Lake Charles Lodge 165. He was a Shriner and a member of the Habibi Temple and the Royal Order of Scotland. He was a member and past commander of American Legion W.B. Williamson Post 1. He was a past Legion judge advocate and veteran's rehabilitation program chairman. He was chairman of the Legion's Americanism committee. He was chairman of Child Welfare and Boys State. Survivors include his wife, Georgia Fruge Salter of Lake Charles; one son, Scott Salter of Norman, Okla.; two daughters, Cindy Salter Surles of Ragley and Lisa Salter Robinson of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the American Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation, 1311 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, N.Y. 10605, the family said. Gregory B. Stout — 3/8/2002 Funeral services for Gregory Boyd Stout, 32, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Eric Mitchell will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Stout died at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2002. He was a native of Greer, S.C., and he lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Barbe High School, and he earned a bachelor's degree in plant technology from McNeese State University. He was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. He served six years in the Louisiana National Guard. He was an insurance field agent. Survivors include his wife, Kara Jill Goodman Stout of Lake Charles; two brothers, Randy Stout and Ronnie Stout, both of Lake Charles; and his mother, Mrs. Glenn (Sylvia Parham) Stout Jr. of Lake Charles. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, the family said. Beola Thomas — 3/8/2002 Funeral services for Beola Thomas, 86, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9, in Evergreen Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Thomas died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Colfax and lived in Lake Charles for 40 years. She was a member ofthe sanctuary and gospel choirs and mission at Evergreen Baptist Church. Survivors include three sisters, Idel Price and Ruby Lee Woods, both of Alexandria, and Lizzie Gray of Colfax; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Monroe Thompson — 3/8/2002 PITKIN — Funeral services for Monroe Thompson, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9, in Occupy No. 1 Baptist Church. Burial will be in Occupy No. 1 Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Thompson died Thursday, March 7, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Pitkin. He was a World War II veteran. He was a retired employee of Calcasieu Paper Co. in Elizabeth. He was a member of Occupy No. 1 Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Bertie Mae Thompson of Pitkin; four sons, Monroe Thompson Jr. of Alexandria, Ralph Thompson and Ronald Thompson, both of Oakdale, and Donald Thompson of Salisaw, Okla.; two daughters, Nell Stanley and Bonnie Thompson, both of Pitkin; three sisters, Carrie Willis of Oakdale, Willa Lee Lollis of Pineville and Bobbie Lou Geissen of Gansbury, Texas; one half brother, Billy Maricle of Pitkin; one half sister, Mary Maddox of Oakdale; 15 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. James Bennett — 3/9/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for James Bennett, 79, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10, in First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Mr. Bennett died Friday, March 8, 2002, in his residence. Reginald L. Brown — 3/9/2002 Funeral services for Reginald Leon Brown, 33, will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 10, in Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert L. Owens will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4 p.m. Sunday in the church. Dismissal is at 10 a.m. Monday with burial in Combre Memorial Park. Mr. Brown died at 12:17 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a 1986 graduate of Washington-Marion High School and was an alumnus of Grambling State University. He worked at the Citgo refinery for 12 years. He was a member of Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Stacie Wilson Brown of Lake Charles; two daughters, Rhionna Brown and Rhailyn Brown, both of Lake Charles; seven sisters, Janet Garrett, Cindy Lewis, Stephaine Ceasar, Angela Brown, Twanar Jackson and Charlotte Brown, all of Lake Charles, and Natalie Guillory of Welsh; and three brothers, Wesley Brown Jr., Eric Brown and Levi Brown, all of Lake Charles. Lorita M. Guidry — 3/9/2002 Funeral services for Lorita Mae Guidry, 58, of LeBleu Settlement, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Sunday. She died at 6 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Eunice. She had lived in the Sulphur-Lake Charles-LeBleu Settlement area most of her life. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Ronald Guidry and Dwayne Guidry, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Gloria Moore of LeBleu Settlement and Elaine Reynolds of Winnie, Texas; five brothers, Wilton Soileau of Channelview, Texas, Raymond Soileau and Michael Soileau, both of Lake Charles, Oda Soileau of West, Texas, and Rodney Soileau of Highlands, Texas; five sisters, Geneva Adams of Tupelo, Miss., and Wanda Babb, Jane Rozas, Leona Peterman and Audrey Soileau, all of Lake Charles; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Artemese T. Irvin — 3/9/2002 MOSSVILLE — Funeral services for Artemese Towner Irvin, 82, will be at 1 p.m. today, March 9, in Mount Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. Arthur Etienne will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Irvin died Monday, March 4, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Mossville. She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. She was a church deaconess and mission devotional leader. She was president of the Mossville-Westlake Senior Citizens Organization. Survivors include one son, Kary Irvin of Lake Charles; three daughters, Gwendolyn Hardy Campbell of Boulder, Colo., and Artemese Irvin Taylor and Christina Irvin Simpson, both of Lafayette; one stepdaughter, Loretta Alexander of Boutte; two brothers, Frederick Towner of Brookshire, Texas, and John Towner of Mossville; one sister, Mildred Porter of Mossville; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Emma James — 3/9/2002 OAKDALE — Funeral services for Emma "Sis" James, 63, of Beaver Creek, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 10, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery. Mrs. James died at 3:50 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2002, in the local hospital. Lydia M. Lannin — 3/9/2002 Funeral services for Lydia Marie Lannin, 80, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, March 11, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bryan King will officiate. Burial will be in Big Lake Cemetery in Big Lake. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 9 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Lannin died Friday, March 8, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Galveston, Texas, and she lived most of her life in Big Lake. She was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Big Lake. Survivors include two sons, Clifford "Sonny" Lannin Jr. of Big Lake and Mark W. Lannin of Lake Charles; four daughters, Betty J. Maas of Merryville, Marie J. Fontenot of Lake Charles, Martha L. Sarver of Carlyss and Carol A. Fox of Bettendorf, Iowa; one brother, Fredrick Wannage of Big Lake; one sister, Martha W. Manuel of Lake Charles; 16 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Doris M. LeBlanc — 3/9/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Doris Mae LeBlanc, 71, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 9, in Robison Funeral Home. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Mrs. LeBlanc died Thursday, March 7, 2002, in her residence. Richard L. LeBlanc Sr. — 3/9/2002 Funeral services for Richard L. LeBlanc Sr., 65, will be at 11 a.m. today, March 9, 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. A rosary was recited Friday. Mr. LeBlanc died at 5:25 a.m. Sunday, March 3, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Rayne and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was an Army veteran. He retired from South Central Bell after 15 years. He was a baseball coach for the Sheriff's Office for 30 years. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Maybell George LeBlanc of Lake Charles; five sons, Calvin J. LeBlanc of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Richard L. LeBlanc Jr. of Orlando, Fla., Melvin J. LeBlanc of Saudi Arabia, Gary P. LeBlanc of New Orleans and John A. LeBlanc of Lafayette; two daughters, Mona Compton of Houston and Viola Thomas of Lake Charles; one brother, Shirley LeBlanc of Marero Valley, Calif.; and 14 grandchildren. Eula Lopez — 3/9/2002 WELSH — Funeral services for Eula Lopez, 85, will be at 11 a.m. today, March 9, in Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Deacon Norris Chapman will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery in Lacassine. A rosary was recited Friday. Mrs. Lopez died Thursday, March 7, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Church Point; she moved from Hathaway to Jennings 50 years ago. She worked at Boudin King in Jennings for 15 years. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Lawrence Berry of Jennings; two daughters, Bernice Benoit of Iowa, La., and Ethel Rogers of Broussard; one stepdaughter, Verla Fontenot of Jennings; three sisters, Cecile O'Blanc of Indian Village, Eldine Trahan of Lake Charles and Bessie Myers of Fort Myers, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Jammie A. Maricle — 3/9/2002 HINESTON — Funeral services for Jammie Ameal Maricle, 19, will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 10, in Lone Star Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Elijah Memorial Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Maricle died Wednesday, March 6, 2002, in Otis. Maggie S. McGuire — 3/9/2002 OAKDALE — Funeral services for Maggie Strange McGuire, 101, of Glenmora, will be at 11:30 a.m. today, March 9, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Glenmora Cemetery in Glenmora. Mrs. McGuire died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. James Nash — 3/9/2002 Funeral services for James "Sonny Boy" Nash, 72, of 333 Mill St. Apt. 473, will be at 11 a.m. today, March 9, in Truelight Baptist Church. The Rev. Alvin J. Noel will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Mr. Nash died Sunday, March 3, 2002, in his residence. A native of Leesville, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include one brother, Joshua Nash of Pasadena, Calif.; and four sisters, Leola Nash and Estelle Whipple, both of Houston, and Marie Nash of Los Angeles and Helen Augbon of Lafayette. Colson infant — 3/10/2002 MOSS BLUFF — Memorial services for Christian Lee Colson, infant son of Marvin Lee Jr. and Carol Ann Colson, will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, in CrossRoads Church. The infant died Tuesday, March 5, 2002. Mary E. Crutchfield — 3/10/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth Crutchfield, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 11, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Newlin Cemetery in Singer. Mrs. Crutchfield died Friday, March 8, 2002, in a local care center. Lula Mae Delome — 3/10/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Lula Mae Delome, 82, will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 11, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Wayne Lebleu will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Delome died at 2:10 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 2002, in the local hospital. A native of Egan, she was a resident of Jennings. She was a homemaker and a cook at Mom's Cajun Kitchen for 12 years. Survivors include three sons, James L. Delome of New Iberia, Leroy Delome of Hackberry and Danny Delome of Welsh; two brothers, Clarence Semar and Charles Semar, both of Hayes; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Clyde H. Duhon — 3/10/2002 Funeral services for Clyde H. Duhon, 73, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, March 11, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne Taylor will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Monday. Mr. Duhon died at 5 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of the Grand Lake area. He was an Army veteran. He attended Sweetlake Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Betty Chesson Duhon of Sweetlake; one son, David Wayne Duhon of Grand Lake; three brothers, Leo Duhon of Grand Lake, George Duhon of Big Lake and Clifford Duhon of Orangedale, Calif.; one sister, Della Mae Richard of Grand Lake; and three grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Sweetlake Methodist Church local missions, the family said. Edward J. Naquin — 3/10/2002 GOLDEN MEADOW — Funeral services for Edward J. "Ed" Naquin, 68, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, March 11, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Visitation is from 1 a.m. Monday in the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mr. Naquin died at 1:43 a.m. Friday, March 8, 2002. He was a native of Edgerly and had lived in Galliano. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a life member of VFW Post 8538 and a member of American Legion Post 259. He operated Ed's Automatic Transmissions. He was Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Betty Martin Naquin; three sons, James Naquin, Keith Naquin and Kevin Naquin; three stepdaughters, Ann Renois, Amy Renois and Vicki Savoie; three brothers, Daniel Persyn, Cyril Persyn and Thomas Persyn; two sisters, Marie Persyn and Louise Sampier; and three grandchildren. Mrs. Johnnie F. Owen — 3/10/2002 MERRYVILLE — Funeral services for Mrs. Johnnie Florence Spradley Owen, 89, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 11, at Merryville United Methodist Church. The Revs. Doyle Volentine and Faron Owen will officiate. Burial will be in Merryville Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. Monday in the church. Mrs. Owen died Friday, March 8, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Vivian, she had lived in Merryville since 1944. She was member of Merryville United Methodist Church and the local chapter of the Eastern Star. She was a nurse for many years at Merryville General Hospital. Survivors include two sons, Richard Owen and Earl Owen, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. Bruce (Marie) Whiddon of Merryville and Mrs. Herman (Bobbie) Wilcox of Jasper, Texas; one sister, Claricce Maxwell of Kilgore, Texas; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Lewis B. Toothman — 3/10/2002 Funeral services for Lewis Brett Toothman, 39, will be at 1 p.m. today, March 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mr. Toothman died Friday, March 8, 2002, in a local residence. He was a native of Fairmount, W. Va., and had lived in Lake Charles for 30 years. He was a heavy equipment operator for Head and Engquist. He was a volunteer firefighter for Cajun Country Fire Department. He was Methodist. Survivors include his wife, Leah Sandifer Toothman; a son, Logan Toothman; one brother, Barry Toothman; one sister, Cheryl Pettefer; and his mother, Barbara Toothman, all of Lake Charles. Clarice A. Burkett — 3/11/2002 DERIDDER — Funeral services for Clarice Anderson Burkett, 88, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. George L. Glass Jr. and James Glass will officiate. Burial will be at 3 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mrs. Burkett died at 7:14 a.m. Sunday, March 10, 2002, in her residence. She lived in DeRidder for 10 years. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Grace Church. Survivors include two daughters, Jeanette Glass of DeRidder and Joyce Rogers of Alexandria; two sisters, Ora Anderson Dion and Naomi "Sis" Glass, both of DeRidder; two brothers, Harry J. Anderson and C. Homer Anderson, both of DeRidder; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Larry J. Charles — 3/11/2002 Funeral services for Larry J. Charles, 40, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, in Christ Bethel Fellowship. The Rev. Joshua Mitchell will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include one brother, Kevin Charles of Jacksonville, Fla.; one sister, Lynette Charles of Lake Charles; five stepbrothers, George Lynn Williams of Houston, and Kaiser Ray Williams, Robert Williams, Darrell Williams and Darnell Williams, all of Lake Charles; three stepsisters, Marie McCutchleon of Houston, and Dianne Francisco and Barbara Williams, both of Lake Charles; his mother, Shirley Williams of Lake Charles; and father, Elise Charles of Lake Charles. John D. Clark — 3/11/2002 LONGVILLE — Funeral services for John David Clark, 51, will be at 3 p.m. today, March 11, in Longville Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Larry Talent will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation continues today in the church. Mr. Clark died Saturday, March 9, 2002, in a Houston hospital. A lifelong resident of Longville, he was a 1969 graduate of Ragley High School. He attended McNeese State University. He was a rice and soybean farmer during the 1970s and 1980s. He was an outside machinist for Carpenters, Piledrivers and Millwrights Local 953 and for International Maintenance Corp. for the past 20 years. He was Methodist. Survivors include two sons, Dallas Clark and Doc Clark, both of Longville; one brother, Mike Clark of Longville; two sisters, Geraldine Gary and Glinda Fontenot, both of Longville; and his mother, Meaola Burgess Clark of Longville. Lindberg J. Fontenot Sr. — 3/11/2002 EUNICE — Funeral services for Lindberg J. Fontenot Sr., 68, will be at 1 p.m. today, March 11, in Quirk and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery. Mr. Fontenot died Saturday, March 9, 2002. Bertie A. Howard — 3/11/2002 PITKIN —Funeral services for Bertie Alma Howard, 93, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Stephen Laughlin will officiate. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Mrs. Howard died Sunday, March 10, 2002, in a local care center. She was a lifelong resident of Pitkin. She was a charter member of First Baptist Church. She was a retired school teacher. She taught second grade at Pitkin High School. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Nathan H. (Gloria) Bray of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Rudolph Ingram — 3/11/2002 ATLANTA — Funeral services for Rudolph Ingram, 66, of Lake Charles, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, in Dawson Mortuary. Burial will be in South View Cemetery. Fondel Memorial Chapel is in charge of local arrangements. Mr. Ingram died at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2002, in a Lake Charles care center. Edna M. Joseph — 3/11/2002 Funeral services for Edna Mae Joseph will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Marcos and Deacon Lavine will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Mrs. Joseph died Tuesday, March 5, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Opelousas and had lived in Lake Charles for 54 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Robert R. Joseph of Ragley; three brothers, Robert Charles Joseph of Lake Charles and Curley Joseph and William Joseph, both of Houston; one sister, Jean Marie Joseph of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Susan L. Reynolds — 3/11/2002 Memorial services for Susan Leah Reynolds, 41, will be at 4 p.m. today, March 11, in University United Methodist Church. The Rev. Mike McLaurin will officiate. The body was cremated under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3 p.m. in the church. Ms. Reynolds died Saturday, March 9, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Liberty, Texas, and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Barbe High School, where she was active in the chorus. She worked as a typesetter for Andrus Print and Copy. She attended Delta School of Business. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Allen (Cathy) Bresley of College Station, Texas, Mrs. John (Linda) Sprick and Claudia Reynolds Gentry, both of Lake Charles. Elie Touchet — 3/11/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Elie Touchet, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Monsignor Vincent Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cem-etery in Carlyss under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Mem-orial Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m., followed by a Cursillo rosary, in the funeral home. Mr. Touchet died Saturday, March 9, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Church Point and had lived in Sulphur for 45 years. He was a painter for Painters Local 783, where he was financial secretary for 25 years. He worked part-time for Delta Downs Racetrack for 20 years. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Nita Touchet of Sulphur; two sons, Elie Roderick "Rod" Touchet of Broussard and Warren Joseph Touchet of Sulphur; one daughter, Roxanne Bares of Sulphur; three brothers, Elza Touchet of Port Arthur, Texas, Langford Touchet of Opelousas and Leander Touchet of Nederland, Texas; one sister, Ruby Higginbotham of Port Arthur; eight grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Evelyn L. Broussard — 3/12/2002 BATON ROUGE — Funeral services for Evelyn Landry Broussard, 65, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, from St. Isadore Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Young will officiate. Burial will be in Winnfield Cemetery under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, with a rosary at 10:30 a.m. Mrs. Broussard died Sunday, March 10, 2002. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Manuel of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Mary Broussard of Baton Rouge; one son, Leyon Broussard of Baton Rouge; six sisters, Rosa Malveau of Baton Rouge, Dally Ruth Biagas of Lawtell, Bernadine Gordon of Houston, Louvenia Fontenot of Mallet, Josie Darbonne of Lake Charles and Claudell Landry of Opelousas; three brothers, Kelly Landry of Lawtell, Allen Landry Jr. of Stafford, Texas, and Cordell Landry of Port Arthur, Texas; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Huey P. Buras — 3/12/2002 Funeral services for Huey P. Buras, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Buras died at 5:50 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Plaquemine Parish, where he was a member of a pioneer family. He had lived in Lake Charles since 1985. Survivors include his wife, Mytris Broussard Buras of Lake Charles, and one brother, Walter J. Buras of Venice. Leta Chapman — 3/12/2002 OBERLIN — Funeral services for Leta Chapman, 90, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oaklin Springs Cemetery. Mrs. Chapman died Monday, March 11, 2002, in the Oakdale hospital. Betty Jo Droutz — 3/12/2002 DERIDDER — Memorial services for Betty Jo Droutz, 74, of Evans, will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home at a later date. Mrs. Droutz died at 5:30 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2002, in her residence. Janice G. Freund — 3/12/2002 Funeral services for Janice Gwendolyn Freund, 90, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, in St. Paul Lutheran Church. The Rev. Pamela Werrell will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Freund died Monday, March 11, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Pottstown, Pa., and she had lived in Lake Charles since 1954. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Survivors include one daughter, Linda Reeves of Lake Charles, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Preston A. Hayden — 3/12/2002 OAKDALE — Funeral services for Preston Alonza Hayden, 81, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 12, in First United Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Darren Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home. Visitation is ongoing in the church. Mr. Hayden died Monday, March 11, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. He had lived in Oakdale for 35 years. He was an Army veteran, and he served in World War II. He earned a Purple Heart. He was a barber for more than 60 years. He was a carpenter and a member of Local 692. He was a member of First United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Eva Mae Richmond Hayden of Oakdale; four sons, Lonnie Hayden of Pine Bluff, Ark., Terry Hayden of Eros and Kenneth and Kevin Hayden, both of Oakdale; one stepson, Larry Wilson of Oakdale; two brothers, Carl Hayden of West Monroe and Bobby Hayden of Eros; one sister, Edwina Jarrells of West Monroe; nine grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 19 step-great-grandchildren. Evada Hayward — 3/12/2002 OAKDALE — Funeral services for Evada Hayward, 85, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, in Greater Hayes Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mrs. Hayward died Friday, March 8, 2002, in the local hospital. Jack L. Ockerman — 3/12/2002 LEESVILLE — Funeral services for Jack L. "Ockey" Ockerman, 66, of Brookville, Texas, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, in Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery in Anacoco. Mr. Ockerman died Saturday, March 9, 2002, in his residence. Darrin P. Thomas — 3/12/2002 Funeral services for Darrin Paul Thomas, 31, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake Community Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Thomas died Thursday, March 7, 2002, in Bossier Parish. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Parkview Baptist Academy. He was an alumnus of the University of Hawaii and was a graduate of the Ocean Corporation Dive Academy. He was an Army veteran, and he served in the Persian Gulf War. He attended Moss Bluff Assembly of God Church. Survivors include his wife, Wendy Bingham Thomas of Lake Charles; one son, Tyler Paul Thomas of Lake Charles; one daughter, Chelsey Shea Marie Thomas of Lake Charles; one brother, Dr. Warren Thomas of Lake Charles; two sisters, Kim Sonnier and Gwen Simon, both of Lake Charles; his parents, Stanley and Kate Thomas of Lake Charles; maternal grandparents, Louis J. and Emma F. Ortego of Lake Charles; and paternal grandmother, Ina Thomas of Big Lake. Della Eaves — 3/13/2002 Della Eaves, 81, of Union Hill, died at 6 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2002, in her residence. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 14, in Union Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Bessie E. Edwards — 3/13/2002 Bessie Ernel Edwards, 84, died Tuesday, March 12, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Standard and a former resident of Jena. She was a member of Maurice Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Douglas Edwards of Maurice and Gordon Edwards of Iowa; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 14, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tom Lambert will officiate. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. in Jena Cemetery. Visitation is noon-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Haywood Edwards — 3/13/2002 Haywood "Pee-Wee" Edwards, 81, of Washington, La., died Friday, March 8, 2002, in Opelousas. He was a native of Grand Prairie. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Frances Dominique Edwards; four sons, Raynard A. Edwards, Sherman H. Edwards and Murphy J. Edwards, all of Lake Charles, and Ray Charles Edwards of Opelousas; three daughters, Lou Vanda Edwards and Lou Ella Scott, both of Houston, and Laura Castille of Church Point; one brother, Nathan Edwards of Opelousas; two sisters, Ella Mae Edwards and Luchiemae Edwards, both of Washington, La.; 30 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16, from Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Washington, La. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery under the direction of Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home, with a rosary at 8 p.m. Frank J. Galliano — 3/13/2002 Frank Joseph Galliano, 54, of Pitkin, died at 1 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 14, in Pitkin Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Larry King — 3/13/2002 Larry King, 49, of Lake Cove, died Monday, March 11, 2002, in Lake Cove. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 14, in First United Pentecostal Church of Turkey Creek. Burial will be in McCormick Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Lester J. LeBlanc Jr. — 3/13/2002 Lester Jay LeBlanc Jr., 60, of Westlake, died Tuesday, March 12, 2002, in the Sulphur hospital. He was a native of Morgan City, and he moved from Sulphur to Westlake in 1965. He was an alumnus of Maplewood Middle School. He was a master captain for McAllister Towing of Virginia. Survivors include his wife, Brenda LeBlanc of Westlake; one son, L.J. "Les" LeBlanc III of Westlake; one daughter, Patti LeBlanc of Westlake; two sisters, Bertha Boone of Lubbock, Texas, and Oneilia Jackson of Westlake; and his mother, Rosebelle Morgan LeBlanc of Westlake. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 2002, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church of Westlake. The Rev. Peter Revelle will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Ethel Webb — 3/13/2002 Ethel Webb, 84, died at 10:30 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Morse, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 17 years. She was a retired retail grocery clerk. Survivors include one son, Jackie LeBrun Sr. of Vinton; one sister, Hazel Dilldine of El Paso, Texas; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 14, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Lane will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Vladimir S. Zacharenko — 3/13/2002 Vladimir S. Zacharenko, 86, of DeRidder, died at 3:32 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2002, in the DeRidder hospital. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. The body was cremated. Arrangements are by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Abraham Areno — 3/14/2002 Abraham "Abe" Areno, 77, of Sulphur, died Tuesday, March 12, 2002, in his residence. He was a resident of lifelong Sulphur. He was an Army veteran, and he served in Japan and the Philippines in World War II. He retired as an operator from Cities Service Refinery. He owned and operated a dump-truck service that worked with area refineries. He was a member of the Areno Boys bluegrass gospel music group. He was a charter member of Lighthouse Tabernacle Church. Survivors include his wife, Levera Magehee Areno of Sulphur; three sons, Norman Areno, Jonathan Areno and Kenny Areno, all of Sulphur; one daughter, LaJuana Coleman of Carlyss; one brother, Harold Areno of Westlake; three sisters, Julia Tower of Carlyss, Beulah Burnett of DeQuincy and Lillie Mae Burnett of Sulphur; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, March 14, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Revs. Mid Burnett and Marcus Wade will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery in DeQuincy. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Lilllian S. Gremillion — 3/14/2002 Lillian Schmitt Gremillion, 76, died at 4:10 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2002, in a local care center. She was a native of New Orleans, and she had lived in Lake Charles for more than 40 years. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Merlin J. Gremillion Sr. of Lake Charles; two sons, Merlin J. Gremillion Jr. and Robert A. Gremillion, both of Lake Charles; three daughters, Pamela Briggs and Lori Groves, both of Lake Charles, and Jeanne Armentor of Creole; one brother, Alvin Schmitt of Harvey; two sisters, Gayle Gremillion of Chalmette and Marilyn DeBlanc of Harvey; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Friday. Eugene Guidry Sr. — 3/14/2002 Eugene "Poppa Stoppa" Guidry Sr., 61, died Friday, March 8, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native and longtime resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Ever Mae Fontenot Guidry of Lake Charles; four sons, Eugene Guidry III, Greg Guidry and Kinberly Fontenot, all of Lake Charles, and Eugene Guidry Jr. of Beaumont, Texas; and five grandchildren. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 15, in King's Funeral Home. The Rev. Craig Sam will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Friday. Mable S. Hyatt — 3/14/2002 DEQUINCY — Mable Smith Hyatt, 77, died Tuesday, March 12, 2002, in a Sulphur care center. She was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. She was a member of Truth Apostolic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Kay Alston of Sulphur and Patsy Barrington of Sugartown; three sons, Rodney Gene Hyatt and Vernon Wayne Hyatt, both of Pittsburg, Texas, and William Kenny Hyatt of Hornbeck; one brother, Prentiss Smith of Orange, Texas; one sister, Ruth Craft of DeQuincy; 17 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today, March 14, in Truth Apostolic Church. The Rev. Joel Peavy will officiate. Burial will bein Royer Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visiation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Carlton J. LeJeune — 3/14/2002 Carlton J. LeJeune, 84, died at 5:10 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Wilmore, Ky., and had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He served in the Army as a tank operator in World War II. He was a welder at Cities Service for 37 years. He was a former member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 106. He was a member of VFW Post 2130. He was Protestant. Survivors include his wife, Verdie DeRouen LeJeune of Lake Charles; two sons, Willis LeJeune of Wylie, Texas, and Michael Edward LeJeune of Lake Charles; four daughters, Linda LeJeune Davis, Mrs. Bryan (Wanda) Carnahan, Sarita LeJeune and Mrs. Garry (Loretta) Tilley, all of Lake Charles; two sisters, DeJuana Dodd of Lake Charles and Jeanette Harris of Baton Rouge; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. His funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Friday, March 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Charles Dodd, Gary Evers and Jerry Snider will officiate. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Edna D. Marsh — 3/14/2002 Edna Ruth Dowden Marsh, 52, of Pitkin, died at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2002, in the Oakdale hospital. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 15, in Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Burial will be in Hill-Mathis Cemetery. Leola G. Sylvester — 3/14/2002 Leola Guillory Sylvester, 73, of 747 S. Lyons, died at 12:21 a.m. Friday, March 8, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include four daughters, Ernestine Skinner of Lake Charles, Bertha Hopson of Houston, Barbara Tutson of Aurora, Colo., and Mary Elizabeth Carvin of Austin, Texas; two brothers, James Sylvester of Washington, D.C., and Edward Sylvester of Houston; one sister, Leanna Lewis of Lake Charles; 17 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 15, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Friday. Betty J. Abbott — 3/15/2002 Betty Jean Abbott, 73, of The Woodlands, Texas, died Wednesday, March 13, 2002, in a Woodlands hospital. She was a native of Oakland, Calif., and she grew up in DeQuincy. She was a 1946 graduate of DeQuincy High School. Survivors include two sons, Richard Hammond Weeks of El Paso, Texas, and Milnor P. Weeks of Arlington, Texas; two daughters, Jean W. Matherne of Richmond, Va., and Irene P. Weeks Lord of Kemah, Texas; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Her graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16, in Rigmaiden Cemetery. Arrangements are by Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the funeral home. Horice P. Curtis — 3/15/2002 Horice Perry Curtis, 77, died Wednesday, March 13, 2002, in his residence. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 16, in First United Methodist Church of DeRidder. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Gustavia Dantley — 3/15/2002 Gustavia "Gus" Dantley, 68, died at 10:46 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Mallet and a longtime resident of the Lake Charles-Moss Bluff area. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the church's senior citizens' group. Survivors include two sons, Nolan Dantley Jr. of Arlington, Texas, and Roland Michael Dantley of Lake Charles; three daughters, Linda Cushingberry Ecter of Lake Charles, Lucy Snell of Midwest City, Okla., and Lydia Chenvert Woods of Moss Bluff; seven sisters, Vivian Riggs of Mossville, Mary Theresa Celestine, Irma Goodley, Margaret Singleton and Delphine Woodard, all of Lake Charles, Sister Claudia Marie Citizen of New Orleans and Delsia Batiste of Moss Bluff; one brother, the Rev. Orelian Citizen Jr. of Moss Bluff; her parents, Orelian and Eula Stansberry Citizen of Moss Bluff; and 10 grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 16, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Wilmer Doyle — 3/15/2002 Wilmer "Goober" Doyle, 70, died Wednesday, March 13, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. He retired as a parish worker in 1990. He was a member of Hargrove Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Julia "Footer" Doyle of DeQuincy; three sons, Brian Doyle of Fields and Steven "Woody" Doyle and Jason Doyle, both of DeQuincy; one daughter, Stacie Doyle of DeQuincy; three sisters, Margaret Beckwith, Elaine Buxton and Cecil Gillis, all of DeQuincy; and six grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, March 15, in Hargrove Baptist Church. The Revs. Paul Nugent, David Kennon and Harry Methvin will officiate. Burial will be in Rigmaiden Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Shelby D. Edwards — 3/15/2002 Shelby Dean "Eddie" Edwards, 66, died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2002, in his residence. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, in Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery. Hillman A. Guillory — 3/15/2002 Hillman Antoine Guillory, 60, died Saturday, March 9, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Holmwood, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 50 years. He was Catholic. Survivors include two sons, David Wayne Guillory and Anthony Wayne Guillory, both of Lake Charles; three daughters, Chantell Glaze and Susan Papion, both of Lake Charles, and Tammy Williams of Upland, Calif.; four brothers, Curtis Maitin Guillory and Hilton James Guillory, both of Lake Charles, Joseph Lanis Guillory of Houston and Earl Joseph Guillory of Rialto, Calif.; two sisters, Mary Lecompte of Lake Charles and M.V. Owens of San Dimas, Calif.; and five grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, in Hixson Funeral Home. Deacon Ray Granger will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday. Bernadette F. Gunn — 3/15/2002 Mrs. Bernadette Foreman Gunn, 58, formerly of Lake Charles, died Thursday, March 7, 2002. She was born in Lake Charles and had lived there for a number of years before moving to Atlanta. She was a 1962 graduate of W.O. Boston High School. While in Lake Charles she was a member of the Woodbury Congregation Church. She was a member of St. Catherine Church of God in Christ. Survivors include her husband, Charles Gunn of Atlanta; two daughters, Constance Tate Nealy and Cassandra Tate, both of Atlanta; one stepson, Vachonski Allison of Atlanta; one sister, Valleria Foreman Sylvain of Atlanta; one stepsister, Betty Jo Mayo of Lake Charles; two brothers, Willie Foreman of Las Vegas and William Foreman of Atlanta; and her mother, Mrs. Selina Foreman Fontenot of Lake Charles. Her memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16, in the St. Catherine Church of God in Christ. The Rev. Katherine Griffin will officiate. Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles was in charge of Lake Charles arrangements. Arlene H. Hampton — 3/15/2002 Arlene Harrison Hampton, 69, died Wednesday, March 13, 2002, in a Salisbury, N.C., hospital. She was a native of Ragley. She retired from Super Service Cleaners after 20 years. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Tabernacle. She was a former member of the Salvation Army Church, and she was active in the Home League and League of Mercy Visitation. She was a junior soldier sergeant, a Sunday school teacher, a Sunbeam leader and a bell ringer. Survivors include her husband, Harold Hampton; two stepsons, Larry Hampton of China Grove, N.C., and Perry Hampton of Rockwell, N.C.; four daughters, Charlene Garmon and Bonnie Morton, both of Granite Quarry, N.C., and Darlene Locklear and Maxine Branch, both of Salisbury; two stepdaughters, Debra Rufty and Christine Litaker, both of Kannapolis, N.C.; one sister, Maeola Clark of Longville; 18 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, March 15, in Calvary Baptist Tabernacle. The Revs. Steve Holshouser and Brian Vanderford will officiate. Burial will be in Brookhill Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Summersett Funeral Home of Salisbury. Foza L. Hebert — 3/15/2002 Foza Marie LeBlanc Hebert, 82, of Bundick Lake, died at 11:17 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2002, in the DeRidder hospital. She was a native of Hathaway, and she had lived in Bundick Lake for 20 years. She was a cook at Southside Elementary School. Survivors include one son, Horace James Hebert of Bundick Lake; one stepdaughter, Lois Daugereau of Silverdale, Wash.; five brothers, Oza LeBlanc, Osa LeBlanc and Eldridge LeBlanc, all of Hathaway, Ora LeBlanc of Lake Charles and Cline LeBlanc of Fenton; two stepbrothers, Ernest Sonnier and Clesmie Sonnier; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, March 15, from St. Lawrence Catholic Church of Raymond. The Rev. Eappen Joseph will officiate. Burial will be in Bertrand Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Visitation is ongoing. A rosary was recited Thursday. Robert L. Herrington — 3/15/2002 Robert L. "Bob" Herrington, 80, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2002, in a DeRidder care center. He was a native of Fullerton, and he grew up in DeRidder. He had lived in Lake Charles for 48 years. He was an Air Force veteran, and he earned the Air Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross in World War II. He earned a bachelor's degree from Southwestern Louisiana Institute in 1952 and a master's in education from McNeese State University in 1977. He retired from the Calcasieu Parish school system as principal of LaGrange Middle School after 31 years. He was a member of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association, the Calcasieu-Cameron Retired Teachers Association, VFW Post 15019 and W.B. Williamson American Legion Post 1. He was a 25-year member of the Louisiana High School Football Officials Association and the Lake Charles Country Club. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Wilson Herrington of Lake Charles. His graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16, in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder. The Rev. Jerry Masters will officiate. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today. Mrs. Lovania A. Lyons — 3/15/2002 Mrs. Lovania Achan Lyons, 79, died at 10:11 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. She was born in Pine Island and had lived in Jennings most of her life. She was a member of the Powerhouse Church of God in Christ where she was chairman of the Appreciation Service for the pastor and a choir member. Survivors include one son, Junius Lyons of Jennings; one brother, Aaron Achan of Port Arthur, Texas; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16, in the Powerhouse Church of God in Christ in Jennings. The Rev. Johnny Davis will officiate. Burial will be in Silverwood Cemetery in Mermentau under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Joseph M. Mangano — 3/15/2002 Joseph Morris Mangano, 77, died Tuesday, March 12, 2002, in his residence. He was an Army veteran, and he earned a Bronze Star in World War II. He retired as the DeRidder city building inspector in 1989. He owned Crystal Lounge in Leesville for 15 years, and he was a former group crew foreman with Humble Oil Co. He was a former member of the DeRidder Kiwanis. Survivors include one sister, Joanna "GiGi" Montabano Roundtree of Pittsburgh, Texas. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2002, from St. Joseph Catholic Church of DeRidder. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. George E. Maricle — 3/15/2002 George Earl Maricle, 80, died at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Oakdale. He was a member and former deacon of Oakdale Baptist Church. He was a retired carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Millie Rodriguez Maricle of Oakdale; two sons, Larry Earl Maricle of Lake Charles and Jimmy Brian Maricle of DeRidder; and four grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 16, in First Baptist Church of Oakdale. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Clarence Osborne — 3/15/2002 Mrs. Clarence (Edolia Manuel) Osborne, 86, died recently in a Fort Worth, Texas, hospital. She was a native of Oberlin, and she moved from Elton to Lake Charles in 1939. She had lived in Fort Worth for a short time. Survivors include one son, Roland Toups Jr. of Port Arthur, Texas; one sister, Dorothy Nichals of Sulphur; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Eddie Sermon will officiate. Burial will be in China Cemetery in Elton. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today. Eric J. Sam Sr. — 3/15/2002 Eric Jermain Sam Sr., 27, died Sunday, March 10, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Washington-Marion High School; he was a member of the school band. He was an assistant manager at Stone Mountain Carpet Outlet. He was a member of United Christian Fellowship Church. Survivors include his wife, Nikki Reed Sam of Lake Charles; one son, Eric Jermain Sam Jr. of Lake Charles; one brother, George Brooks of Lafayette; two sisters, Ericka Sam and Amy Sam, both of Lake Charles; his mother, Hilda May Sam of Lake Charles; father, George Lavine of Lake Charles; maternal grandparents, Leroy and Lillie B. Williams of Lake Charles; paternal grandfather, Odell Lavine of Lake Charles; and maternal great-grandfather, Clifton Tezeno Sr. of Lake Charles. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, in True Light Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Alvin Noel will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Frank E. Stokes — 3/15/2002 Frank Earle Stokes, 26, died Monday, March 11, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. His funeral will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 16, in Calcasieu Baptist Church of Union Hill. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Betty J. Abbott — 3/16/2002 Betty Jean Abbott, 73, of The Woodlands, Texas, died Wednesday, March 13, 2002, in a Woodlands hospital. She was a native of Oakland, Calif., and she grew up in DeQuincy. She was a 1946 graduate of DeQuincy High School. Survivors include two sons, Richard Hammond Weeks of El Paso, Texas, and Milnor P. Weeks of Arlington, Texas; two daughters, E. Jean Matherne of Richmond, Va., and Irene P. Weeks Lord of Kemah, Texas; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today, March 16, in Rigmaiden Cemetery. Arrangements are by Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the funeral home. Ray R. Cloud — 3/16/2002 Ray R. Cloud, 81, died Tuesday, March 12, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Cisco, Texas, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 50 years. He served in the Navy in World War II. He was an independent insurance adjuster for many years. He was a retired member of Carpenters Local 953. Survivors include one son, Rock Cloud of Moss Bluff; three daughters, Catherine Harrison of Ragley, Christine Fisette of Moss Bluff and Cammie Doyle of Deweyville, Texas; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Family services will be private. The body was cremated. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Clara V. Dixon — 3/16/2002 Clara V. Dixon, 75, of Port Arthur, Texas, died Wednes-day, March 13, 2002, in a Port Arthur hospital. She was a native of Sunset, and she had lived in Port Arthur for 33 years. She was a member of East Mount Olive Baptist Church, and she was a member of the Pastor's Aid. Survivors include one daughter, Patricia Dixon of Port Arthur; one brother, Melvin Brooks of Houston; two sisters, Rachel Larkins of Port Arthur and Ethel Johnson of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. today, March 16, in East Mount Olive Baptist Church. The Rev. Arthur Trainer will officiate. Burial will be in Johnson Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Gabriel Funeral Home of Port Arthur. Visitation is from 1 p.m. in the church. Irene Griffin — 3/16/2002 Irene "Baby" Griffin, 86, of Pitkin, died at 9:28 a.m. Thursday, March 14, 2002, in the Oakdale hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Pitkin. She was a retired Lake Charles post office worker. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Jerry G. Snell of Pitkin; one sister, Dorothy Hill of Pitkin; 12 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, March 16, in First Baptist Church of Pitkin. The Rev. Ben Davis will officiate. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation is ongoing in the church. Joseph L. Hebert — 3/16/2002 Joseph Lee Hebert, 76, died Friday, March 15, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of LeBleu Settlement and had lived in Lake Charles. He was a Navy veteran and served in World War II. He served on the USS Alabama and was a member of the Crewmans Association. He worked as a dock foreman for Liquid Air for 38 years. He was a former member of VFW Post 2130. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Lucille S. Hebert of Lake Charles; two sons, David L. Hebert and Doug Hebert, both of Lake Charles; three daughters, Nellie Turnbough of Muscatine, Iowa, and Arlene K. Hebert and Darlene Broussard, both of Lake Charles; four sisters, Norma Spikes of Longville and Audrey Roberts, Adrienne Broussard and Loraine Silcox, all of LeBleu Settlement; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 18, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Tony Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation begins at 2 p.m. Sunday with a rosary at 6 p.m. Robert L. Herrington — 3/16/2002 Robert L. "Bob" Herrington, 80, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2002, in a Lake Charles care center. He was a native of Fullerton, and he grew up in DeRidder. He had lived in Lake Charles for 48 years. He was an Air Force veteran, and he earned the Air Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross in World War II. He earned a bachelor's degree from Southwestern Louisiana Institute in 1952 and a master's in education from McNeese State University in 1977. He retired from the Calcasieu Parish school system as principal of LaGrange Middle School after 31 years. He was a member of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association, the Calcasieu-Cameron Retired Teachers Association, VFW Post 15019 and W.B. Williamson American Legion Post 1. He was a 25-year member of the Louisiana High School Football Officials Association and the Lake Charles Country Club. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Wilson Herrington of Lake Charles, and nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. today, March 16, in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder. The Rev. Jerry Masters will officiate. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Joseph M. Mangano — 3/16/2002 Joseph Morris Mangano, 77, died Tuesday, March 12, 2002, in his residence. He was an Army veteran, and he earned a Bronze Star in World War II. He retired as the DeRidder city building inspector in 1989. He owned Crystal Lounge in Leesville for 15 years, and he was a former group crew foreman with Humble Oil Co. He was a former member of the DeRidder Kiwanis. Survivors include one sister, Joanna "GiGi" Montabano Roundtree of Pittsburgh, Texas. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, March 16, 2002, from St. Joseph Catholic Church of DeRidder. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. A rosary was recited Friday. Mary E. Owenby — 3/16/2002 Mary E. Owenby, 70, of Leesville, died Thursday, March 14, 2002, in her residence. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, March 16, in Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Inez Stanmyres — 3/16/2002 Inez "Angel" Stanmyres, 87, died at 10:40 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2002, in Lake Charles. She was a native of Mobile, Ala., and lived in Baton Rouge for 50 years. She moved to Lake Charles seven years ago. She was a medical records supervisor at Louisiana State University for many years. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Baton Rouge and Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, where she was a former member of the Ladies Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters. Survivors include one daughter, Candy Peresich of Lake Charles; one sister, Josephine Trainor of Illinois; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 18, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. John Giles will officiate. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Monday in Resthaven Gardens of Memory in Baton Rouge under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Sunday, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m. and a rosary at 6:30 p.m., and 8-10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Donations may be in the form of memorial Masses in the church of one's choice, the family said. Margery M. Truax — 3/16/2002 Margery Mary Truax, 90, died Friday, March 15, 2002, in a Lake Charles care center. She was a native of Raceland. She was an alumna of Southwestern Louisiana Institute. She was a member of the Southside Homemakers Club. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Wayne E. Truax and Johnny R. Truax, both of Sulphur; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Pam) McCall of Lake Charles and Mrs. Larry (Pat) Rock of Pittsford, N.Y.; one brother, James W. Weimer of Orange Park, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and 13 grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday, March 18, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Sunday, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the church or to the American Alzheimer's Association, the family said. Wright infant — 3/16/2002 The infant Theodore Wright III died at 7:06 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore (Nicole) Wright Jr. of Lake Charles; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore (Onetta) Wright Sr. of Newalla, Okla.; maternal grandfather, Alvin Berry of Los Angeles; and maternal great-grandfather, Lawerence Garrison of Boling Brook, Ill. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. today, March 16, in New Life Apostolic Church. The Rev. Kenneth Hastly will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Joseph J. Amico — 3/17/2002 Joseph James Amico, 72, of Lake Charles, died at 11:15 p.m. Fri-day, March in his residence. He was a native of Win-chester, Mass., and had lived in Lake Charles since 1952. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He served as a staff sergeant in the Air Force 1951-1955, and he received the National Defense Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He volunteered with the Civilian Officer Patrol. He was a member of W.B. Williamson American Legion Post 1. He worked with RSVP and TRIAD. He retired as a salesman from Glazer Wholesale. He worked for Johnson Funeral Home and Kroger, and he worked as a greeter for Wal-Mart. He was a member of Mended Hearts. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine Tatman Amico of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. Philip (Lori) DesOrmeaux of League City, Texas, and Mrs. Gary (Bonita) Woolford of Moss Bluff; one brother, Angelo P. Amico of Winchester, Mass.; two sisters, Anna Boyages of Naples, Fla., and Frances Vespucci of Georgetown, Mass.; and three grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 18, in Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Deacon George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Louisiana, the family said. Mary A. Batchan — 3/17/2002 Mary A. "Be Bee" Batchan, 55, of Lake Charles, died Thursday, March 14, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Mowata, and she was a Lake Charles resident most of her life. She was a former LPN at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for more than 10 years. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Stephanie Batchan of Lake Charles; one son, Stephen Batchan of Lake Charles; three sisters, Rose Marie Dejean of Crowley, Mary Jane Babineaux of Iota and Theresa Barker of Lake Charles; two brothers, Oran Babineaux and Eugene Babineaux, both of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 18, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Arrangements are by King's Funeral Home in Lake Charles. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Buddy J. Broussard — 3/17/2002 Buddy James Broussard, 69, of Lake Charles, died at 12:55 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002, in a Sulphur care center. He was a native of Holmwood and had lived in Santa Fe, Texas, most of his life. He was a graduate of Bell City High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a retired saddle maker. Survivors include three sons, David Wayne Broussard of Fort Polk, Brian Broussard of Baton Rouge and Michael Broussard of Hondo, Texas; one stepson, Nathan Richey of LaMarque, Texas; three brothers, Bradley Broussard of Lake Charles, Rudy Broussard of Livingston, Texas, and Earl John Broussard of Highlands, Texas; one sister, Norma Dean Laviolette of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. The body will be cremated under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Elsie Bryan — 3/17/2002 Elsie Bryan, 96, died at 2:50 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of the Jennings-Hathaway area and had lived in Lake Charles for 10 years. She was a graduate of Jennings High School and Business College in Houston. She retired as an executive secretary from Mobile after 35 years. She worked for the Legal Bar Association in New York for eight years. She volunteered at Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles. She was a member of Oak Park Methodist Church. Survivors include her sister, Mrs. Clarence (Martha) Boose of Bossier City. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 18, in Miguez Funeral Home in Jennings. The Rev. Dick Scott-Welch will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is 3:30-6 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mamie R. Curry — 3/17/2002 Mamie Ruth Curry, 69, died at 12:25 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Ellisville, Ark., and had lived in Kingsland, Ark., for many years. She had lived in Lake Charles for six months. She was the first woman mayor of Kingsland. She was an administrative assistant for the Cleveland County Solid Waste Authority. Survivors include three daughters, Betty Minton of Lake Charles, Sylvia Curry of White Hall, Ark., and Brenda Adams of New Orleans; one son, Max Curry of Nashville, Tenn.; two brothers, Mack Chambers of Little Rock, Ark., and Wendel Chambers of Camden, Ark.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, in Buie Funeral Home in Rison, Ark. The Revs. Harry Putterbaugh and Zigfield Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Ellisville Cemetery in Ellisville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Monday. Additional arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the Ellisville Cemetery Fund, the family said. Gwyneth R. DeVilbiss — 3/17/2002 Gwyneth Ridley DeVilbiss, 96, died at 5 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2002, in Roanoke. Her funeral will be at 3 p.m. Monday, March 18, in Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Edna Gros — 3/17/2002 Edna Gros, 92, of Sulphur, died Thursday, March 14, 2002, in the Sulphur hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Sulphur. Survivors include one son, Curtis Doyle of Lafayette; one daughter, Notra Belle Jobe of Lufkin; one sister, Mattie Kolezer of Sulphur; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Her funeral was Saturday, March 16, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. James Bailey officiated. Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery. Oscar H. Jones — 3/17/2002 Oscar H. Jones, 80, of Lake Arthur, died at 5:35 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Little Chenier and had lived in Lake Arthur for 50 years. He served in the Army during World War II. He was a retired boat operator for Superior Oil Co. He was a member of VFW Post 3244 of Lake Arthur. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Arthur. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rose Logray Jones of Lake Arthur; one daughter, Gloria LaPoint of Jennings; one son, John Logray of Moss Bluff; one sister, Mrs. Eugene (Eve) Suire of Lake Arthur; one brother, Louis Jones of Lake Arthur; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 18, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial with military honors will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Lake Arthur. Visitation is 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Edward M. Longino — 3/17/2002 Edward Morris Longino, 59, of Centerville, died Saturday, March 16, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. His funeral will be at 3 p.m. today, March 17, in Centerville Baptist Church. Burial will be in Griffin Hill Cemetery in Lone Pine under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Velton B. Sigler — 3/17/2002 Velton Bruce Sigler, 69, of Leesville, died Saturday, March 16, 2002, in a Leesville care center. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 18, in Hixson Funeral Home in Leesville. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery in Slagle. Margery M. Truax — 3/17/2002 Margery Mary Truax, 90, died Friday, March 15, 2002, in a Lake Charles care center. She was a native of Raceland. She was an alumna of Southwestern Louisiana Institute. She was a member of the Southside Homemakers Club. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Wayne E. Truax and Johnny R. Truax, both of Sulphur; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Pam) McCall of Lake Charles and Mrs. Larry (Pat) Rock of Pittsford, N.Y.; one brother, James W. Weimer of Orange Park, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; two stegrandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday, March 18, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the church or to the American Alzheimer's Association for Research, 919 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60611, the family said. Robert E. Williams — 3/17/2002 Robert E. Williams, 59, of Lake Charles, died Wednesday, March 13, 2002, in his residence. Mr. Williams was a native of Beaumont, Texas, and was raised in Westlake. He was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Westlake High School. He was a retired truck driver. Survivors include two sons, John Williams of Lake Charles and James Williams of Sulphur; two daughters, Judy Windorfer of Nashville, Tenn., and Rebekah Williams of Lake Charles; one sister, Mary Ousley of Kenefick, Texas; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. His funeral will be at 3 p.m. today, March 17, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mable D. Babineaux — 3/18/2002 Mable David Derouen Babineaux, 83, died at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. She was a native of Lacassine and a longtime resident of Welsh. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church of Welsh, where she was a member of the Rosary Club. Survivors include three sons, Bennett Derouen of Lafayette, John Cordell Derouen of Lake Charles and Dwayne Derouen of Dallas; two daughters, Sister Luisa Derouen of New Orleans and Sharon Courrege of Lake Charles; one brother, Chester David of Welsh; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Dorothy Bailey — 3/18/2002 Dorothy Bailey, 58, of DeRidder, died Saturday, March 16, 2002, in a DeRidder hospital. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery in Rosepine. Howard J. Concienne Jr. — 3/18/2002 Howard J. "Chubby" Concienne Jr., 57, died Saturday, March 16, 2002, in an Austin, Texas, care center. He was a native of Centreville, and he was a resident of Elgin, Texas, for the past 18 years. He lived in Austin for eight years. He was an employee of Richards Oil Company for 26 years as a fuel delivery truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Darlene Concienne; three sons, Eric Concienne, Tommy Concienne and Mickey Concienne; two stepsons, Garen Evans of Elgin and Brad Johnson of Oklahoma; one stepdaughter, Tina Johnson of Elgin; two sisters, Betty Verrett of Lake Charles and Brenda Miller of Lafayette; his mother, Mae Concienne of Centreville; and six grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, in Cook-Walden Funeral Home of Austin. Burial will be in Cook-Walden Memorial Hill. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today. Ida M. Hall — 3/18/2002 Ida Moore Hall, 94, died at 4:20 a.m. Sunday, March 17, 2002, in the DeRidder hospital. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, in Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Billy W. Johnson — 3/18/2002 Billy Wayne Johnson, 66, of DeQuincy, died Sunday, March 17, 2002, in the DeQuincy hospital. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, in Snider Funeral Home. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Lawrence Lyons — 3/18/2002 Lawrence Lyons, 57, of Singer, died Saturday, March 16, 2002, in the DeQuincy hospital. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, March 18, in the DeQuincy Church of Christ. Burial will be in Farquar Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Hobart E. Powell — 3/18/2002 Hobart E. "Bart" Powell, 79, died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, March 17, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Hallsville, Mo., and he had lived in Lake Charles since 1966. He was a Navy lieutenant during World War II, from 1942-1946. He was a member of the Naval Reserves. He graduated from high school in Sturgeon, Mo. He received an agricultural engineering degree from the University of Missouri in Columbia. He was an agricultural engineer for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conversation Service from 1950-1982. He was a consulting engineer from 1982-1992. With the Agriculture Department, he worked in New Roads, Lake Providence, Plaquemine, Donaldsonville and Lake Charles. He was a member of the U.S. Engineering Association, the Louisiana Engineers Association and Louisiana Agricultural Engineers. He received numerous awards. He was a member of Oak Park United Methodist Church for 36 years. He served on its Building and Grounds and Finance committees, Board of Trustees, Administrative Board, and the United Methodist Men. Survivors include his wife, Theresa Aucoin Powell of Lake Charles; three daughters, Mrs. Joe D. (Janet) Madden of Bossier City, Mrs. Greg (Linda) Raynor of Hernando, Miss., and Lisa Goodeaux of Lake Charles; two brothers, Eugene L. Powell of San Jose, Calif., and Robert L. Powell of Las Vegas; and five grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, in Oak Park United Methodist Church. The Rev. Roger Templeton will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Memorials may be made to Oak Park United Methodist Church, 1800 Orchid St., Lake Charles; or the American Lung Association, the family said. Rae Chaney — 3/19/2002 Rae Chaney, 87, of Sulphur, died Sunday, March 17, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Hicks. He served in the Army in World War II. He retired from the Postal Service after 35 years. Survivors include his wife, Helen DeGreen Chaney of Sulphur; one son, Kenneth Rae Chaney of Sulphur; one brother, Ralph Chaney of Walker; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. today, March 19, in Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. The Rev. T.J. Crosby will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Jaden M. Constance — 3/19/2002 Jaden Matthew Constance, infant son of Tyra Constance and James Connell, died Monday, March 18, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include his maternal grandparents, David and Dianna Breaux of Baton Rouge, and great grandmother, Gloria Constance of Sulphur. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Revs. L.P. and Alan Upton will officiate. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today. Louise K. Davis — 3/19/2002 Louise Kaufman Davis, of Metairie, died Friday, March 8, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Lake Charles. She was an alumna of Northwestern University of Chicago, and she earned a master's degree in social work from Tulane University. She was a clinical psychiatric social worker, and she had a private practice for many years. She was a member of the League of Women Voters and PEO. Survivors include three daughters, Paula Harvath of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Porge Casey of Baton Rouge and Lisa Davis-Sinkus of Gainesville, Fla.; and seven grandchildren. No services will be held. Arrangements are by Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Metropolitan Hospice, 5650 Read Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70127, the family said. Allie M. Hebert — 3/19/2002 Allie Marie West Hebert, 86, died Monday, March 18, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Welsh, and she had lived in Lake Charles for more than 60 years. She was a 1938 graduate of Herman Hospital's nursing school. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Anthony Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Lawrence E. Hoffpauir Jr. Lawrence E. Hoffpauir Jr., 74, died at 12:57 a.m. Monday, March 18, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Crowley and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He served in the Marine Corps in World War II. He retired from South Central Bell and was a member of Telephone Pioneers Workers of America. He was a member of First Baptist Church and was an usher. Survivors include his wife, Walterine McCoy Hoffpauir of Lake Charles; one son, Larry Hoffpauir of Lake Charles; one daughter, Donna Hudspeth of Dallas; one brother, Buddy Hoffpauir of Crowley; one sister, Deanna Habetz of Crowley; and five grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Hugh Wallis and Clinton Duke will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church building fund, the family said. Russell W. Jensen — 3/19/2002 Russell Wayne Jensen, 49, of Austin, Texas, died Thursday, March 14, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Lake Charles. He lived here for 33 years then moved to Austin. He was a police officer, and he worked beat and mounted patrol. He was a former Calcasieu sheriff's deputy. Survivors include his wife, Delores Jensen of Austin; three daughters, Marla Kay Martin, Leanna Marie Jensen and Melinda Jean Jensen, all of Dripping Springs, Texas; one sister, Jeanette Jensen Bowdon of Lake Charles; his mother, Betty Jane Spell Jensen of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 21, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ron Weber will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. Thursday. Billie W. Johnson — 3/19/2002 Billie Wayne Johnson, 66, of DeQuincy, died Sunday, March 17, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Magnolia, Ark., and a former resident of Haynesville. He had lived in DeQuincy since 1958. He was a 1954 graduate of Haynesville High School and was a school athlete. He earned a bachelor's degree in education in 1958 from Northwestern State University, where he was a football player. He was a teacher and coach at DeQuincy Middle and High Schools from 1958 to 1960. He was the assistant warden at Phelps Correctional Institute. He retired as a counselor from the state Department of Vocational Rehabilitation in 1988. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Johnson of DeQuincy; one son, Jason W. Johnson of Silsbee, Texas; two brothers, Randall Johnson of Bossier City and Gary Johnson of Minden; his mother, Ree Johnson of Minden; and two grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, March 19, in Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Paul Wilcoxson will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation in ongoing. William E. Lorentz — 3/19/2002 William Edward Lorentz Sr. died at 1 a.m. Sunday, March 17, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Wheeling, W.Va., and he had lived in Lake Charles since 1957. He served in the Army in World War II. He was a retired postal worker. Survivors include three sons, Robert M. Lorentz of Huntsville, Ala., William E. Lorentz of Houston and Thomas M. Lorentz of Lake Charles; and six grandchildren. No services will be held. The body was cremated under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Raymond J. Monceaux — 3/19/2002 Raymond James Monceaux, 55, of Hathaway, died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2002, in his residence. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, in First Church of Christ in Hathaway. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Frank C. Perl — 3/19/2002 Frank C. Perl, 89, died at 6:40 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, in Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Entombment will be in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. Ruby A. Watkins — 3/19/2002 Ruby Ann Kimball Watkins, 81, of Welsh, died Monday, March 18, 2002, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Welsh. She was a 1937 graduate of Welsh High School, and she was class co-valedictorian. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters. She was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Phil Watkins and Johnny Watkins, both of Welsh, and Dr. Wayne Watkins of Alexandria; three daughters, Nancy W. Johnson and Elizabeth Fruge, both of Welsh, and Margaret Granger of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Laura Mae Doan and Lucille Gordon, both of Welsh; 33 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Revs. Whitney Miller and Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Watkins-Johnson Christian Leadership Scholarship Fund at Hibernia Bank in Welsh, or to the charity of one's choice, the family said. David R. Berryhill — 3/20/2002 David Roy Berryhill, 53, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Greenville, Miss., and he had lived in Lake Charles since 1959. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School, and he earned a bachelor's degree from McNeese State University. He was a teacher for many years, and he was a lab technician for Betz Dearborne. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Leona Berryhill of Lake Charles; two sons, Carl Berryhill of Apley, Queensland, Australia, and Tim Berryhill of Havalock, N.C.; one stepson, Darryl Soileau of Ville Platte; one stepdaughter, Joanne LaFleur of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. Friday. Dennis Bertrand — 3/20/2002 Dennis Bertrand, 33, of Topsy, died at 8:04 p.m. Monday, March 18, 2002, in his residence. He was a native and a former longtime resident of Lake Charles. He had lived in Topsy for a year. He was a graduate of Barbe High School. He was an operator for Dunham Price. Survivors include one son, Christopher Bertrand of Kinder; three sisters, Lisa Bertrand Quibodeaux and Vanessa Bertrand Simpson, both of Lake Charles, and Stormy Johnson of Westlake; one stepsister, Melissa "Missy" Wedell of Houston; his father, Garland Bertrand of Sulphur; stepfather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Diana) Douget of Indian Village; and maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray (Marjorie) Landreneau of Lake Charles. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 21, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery in Sulphur. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Jaden M. Constance — 3/20/2002 The infant Jaden Matthew Constance died Monday, March 18, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include his mother, Tyra Rachelle Constance of Sulphur; father, James Donnell Brown of Lake Charles; maternal grandparents, David and Dianna Breaux of Baton Rouge, and great grandmother, Gloria Constance of Sulphur. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today, March 20, in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Revs. L.P. and Alan Upton will officiate. Vara B. Douglas — 3/20/2002 Vara Brown Douglas, 82, of Westlake, died at 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 18, 2002, in the Cameron hospital. She was a native of Hecker, and she grew up in DeQuincy. She was a graduate of DeQuincy High School and McNeese State College. She earned a registered-nurse degree from Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Houston in 1940. She was a former employee of St. Patrick Hospital, Turo Hospital in New Orleans, Todd Johnson's Shipyard in Algiers and Douglas Hospital in DeQuincy. She became a practical-nurse instructor at the Southwest Louisiana Trade School in 1952. She was Lake Charles Memorial Hospital's floor supervisor of nursing from 1961 to 1962. She became nursing supervisor of Lake Charles Charity Hospital in 1962. She was a public health nurse at the parish health unit from 1969 to 1973. She became the five-parish nurse supervisor for the Office of Handicapped Children's Services in 1973. She retired from the agency in 1981. She was a member of the Calcasieu-Cameron Association for Crippled Children and Adults and the Louisiana Public Health Association. She was president of Lake Charles District Nurses Association. She was a member of the Westlake AARP chapter. She was a member of the Pentecostals of Westlake Church, and she taught Sunday school for 30 years. Survivors include two sons, George David Douglas Jr. of Sulphur and Alvin Cecil Douglas of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Sandra V. Smith of Cameron and Julia Cecile Evans of Piney Flats, Tenn.; one brother, Arnold Brown of Baston, Texas; one sister, Demetris Morton of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, in the Pentecostals of Westlake Church. The Revs. Marty Gibson and Dallas Shuff will officiate. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Perkins Cemetery in DeQuincy under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-noon Thursday in the funeral home and from 3 p.m. Thursday in the church. Memorial donations may be made to Tupelo Children's Mansion in Tupelo, Miss., the family said. Lawrence E. Hoffpauir Jr. — 3/20/2002 Lawrence E. Hoffpauir Jr., 74, died at 12:57 a.m. Monday, March 18, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Crowley and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He served in the Marine Corps in World War II. He retired from South Central Bell and was a member of Telephone Pioneers Workers of America. He was a member of First Baptist Church and was an usher. Survivors include his wife, Walterine McCoy Hoffpauir of Lake Charles; one son, Larry Hoffpauir of Lake Charles; one daughter, Donna Hudspeth of Dallas; one brother, Buddy Hoffpauir of Crowley; one sister, Deanna Habetz of Crowley; and five grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, March 20, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Hugh Wallis and Clinton Duke will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Lake Charles building fund, the family said. Katherine P. Huddle — 3/20/2002 Katherine Plauche Huddle died at 6:31 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a 1940 graduate of Lake Charles High School and was an original member of the Kilties. She was an alumna of Mary Hardin Baylor College for Women in Belton, Texas. She was a charter member of the Krewe of Mystic. She was a member of the Junior League. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Hunter T. Huddle of Lake Charles; three sons, David F. Huddle III and Locke Huddle, both of Lake Charles, and Hunter Kirkpatrick Huddle of Walker; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 21, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Doug deGraffenried will officiate. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Calcasieu Association for Retarded Citizens or the American Heart Association, the family said. Russell W. Jensen — 3/20/2002 Russell Wayne Jensen, 49, of Austin, Texas, died Thursday, March 14, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Lake Charles. He lived here for 33 years then moved to Austin. He was a police officer, and he worked beat and mounted patrol. He was a former Calcasieu sheriff's deputy. Survivors include his wife, Delores Jensen of Austin; three daughters, Marla Kay Martin, Leanna Marie Jensen and Melinda Jean Jensen, all of Dripping Springs, Texas; one sister, Jeanette Jensen Bowdon of Lake Charles; his mother, Betty Jane Spell Jensen of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 21, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ron Weber will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Thursday. Lorene B. Kingsbury — 3/20/2002 Lorene Baggett Kingsbury, 79, of North Richland Hills, Texas, died Sunday, March 17, 2002, in a Fort Worth, Texas, hospital. She was a native of Centerpoint, Ark. She lived in Kilgore, Texas, for more than 30 years. She was a bookkeeper for Marshall Supply. Survivors include two sons, Norman C. Kingsbury Jr. of Dallas and Larry J. Kingsbury Coppell, Texas; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, March 20, in Rader Funeral Home of Kilgore. Jim Shewmaker will officiate. Burial will be in Kilgore City Cemetery. Naoma A. Long — 3/20/2002 Naoma A. Long, 91, of Moss Bluff, died at 4:25 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Protem, Mo., and a former longtime resident of Noel, Mo. She had lived in Moss Bluff for three years. She was a beautician. She was a past worthy matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Noel. Survivors include one son, Jack D. Henry of New York; one daughter, Patsy A. Sillyman of Moss Bluff; one stepson, Jim Long of College Station, Texas; one stepdaughter, Madeline Younglove of Cypress, Texas; one sister, Maxine Paulson of Noel; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 22, in Miller-Stahl Funeral Service in Newkirk, Okla. Danny W. Cornish will officiate. Burial will be in Newkirk Cemetery. Local arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Allen R. Pelly — 3/20/2002 Allen Roy Pelly, 72, of Jennings, died at 12:55 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2002, in the local hospital. He was a native of Mermentau Cove and had lived in Jennings. He retired from Acadiana Bottling of Lafayette. He was a fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Pauline O. Pelly of Jennings; two sons, Wayne Allen Pelly of Kennewick, Wash., and Charles Daniel Pelly of Sacramento, Calif.; three daughters, Ruth Ellen Willingham of Tucson, Ariz., Susan Maria Allen of Baton Rouge and Cynthia Joanne Cook of Parma Heights, Ohio; two sisters, Lerdie P. Taylor of Sweet Lake and Rosa Mae LePrettre of Riceville; and six grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 21, in First Church of Christ in Jennings. Jack Harris will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Elvira B. Pickens — 3/20/2002 Elvira Bellard Pickens, 88, died Sunday, March 17, 2002, in Galveston, Texas. She was a native of Lawtell and a former resident of Lake Charles. She had lived in Galveston for 51 years. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Galveston. Survivors include three daughters, Lillian Raven of La Marque, Texas, Ethel Pickens Close of Galveston and Ruby Narcisse of Texas City, Texas; one brother, Felician Bellard of Lawtell; one stepbrother, Hilton Bellard of Houston; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2002, from St. Patrick Catholic Church in Galveston. The Rev. John Paul will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Galveston under the direction of Nainland Funeral Home of La Marque. Local arrangements are by Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. Friday in the church. Thelma C. Smith — 3/20/2002 Thelma "Meme" C. Smith, 86, died Saturday, March 16, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of New Orleans, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 83 years. She was a past matron of Order of the Eastern Star Queen of the South Chapter 140. She was a member of Queen Ester Court 17, Heroines of Jerico and the Weslyen Service Guild. She was a member of District Global Ministry and the Union Stewardess Board. She was a district steward and a class leader. She was a Bible instructor for the Mary McGriff Bell Circle, and she was a Woman's Missionary Union chaplain. She was vice president of the United Methodist Women Charter and was past president of Warren United Methodist Church's usher board. She was a member of Warren United Methodist Church. Survivors include five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at noon Thursday, March 21, in Warren United Methodist Church. The Rev. Williams Elliot will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Thursday in the church. John L. Alleman — 3/21/2002 John Lynn Alleman, 82, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Assumption Parish, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 56 years. He served in New Zealand in World War II. He was a retired BMC salesman. He was a member of VFW Post 9933, American Legion Post 1 and the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church of Moss Bluff. Survivors include one sister, Ann Lamontagne of Lake Charles, and numerous nieces and nephews. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 22, from St. Theodore Catholic Church in Moss Bluff. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. David R. Berryhill — 3/21/2002 David Roy Berryhill, 53, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Winona, Miss., and he had lived in Lake Charles since 1959. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School, and he earned a bachelor's degree from McNeese State University. He was a teacher for many years, and he was a lab technician for Betz Dearborne. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Leona Berryhill of Lake Charles; two sons, Carl Berryhill of Apley, Queensland, Australia, and Tim Berryhill of Havalock, N.C.; one stepson, Darryl Soileau of Ville Platte; one stepdaughter, Joanne LaFleur of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 8 a.m.-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Beulah M. Drounett — 3/21/2002 Beulah Marie Drounett, 42, of Leesville, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. She was a native of Lake Charles. She was a licensed practical nurse and a grocery cashier. Survivors include one son, Richard J. Guillory of Lake Charles; one daughter, Melisa G. Walker of Leesville; four brothers, Roland Drounett, Whitney Drounett and Van Drounett, all of Hackberry, and Kenneth Drounett of Lake Charles; six sisters, Judy Paige of Leesville, Lori Drounett, Ester Drounett and Jane Drounett, all of Lake Charles, June Drounett of Texas and Sharon Drounett of Hackberry; her parents, Albert J. and Dorothy Drounett of Hackberry; and three grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 22, in Rush Funeral Home of Hineston. The Rev. Sonny Murphy will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery in Lake Charles. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today. Robert Dale Fontenot Sr. — 3/21/2002 Robert Dale Fontenot Sr., 48, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. Survivors include his wife, Lupy Fontenot of Lake Charles; one son, Roger Dale Fontenot Jr. of Lake Charles; three daughters, Tina Vincent of Sulphur and Cottina Adair and Penny Lafleur, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Russell Fontenot of Westlake; one sister, Beverly LaCombe of Highland, Texas; his father, Lawrence Fontenot of Lake Charles; and six grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 22, in Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. Deacon Garrett Caraway Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery in Lake Charles. Visitation is 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 9 a.m. Friday. Ashton E. Fults — 3/21/2002 Ashton Evan Fults, 17, died at 12:18 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native and longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a former resident of Orange, Texas. He was an alumnus of Barbe High School. He worked at the Ryan Street McDonald's. He was a former member of First United Methodist Church of Orange. Survivors include his parents, Mark E. Fults of Lake Charles and Melissa C. Clark of Orange; his stepfather, Dwayne Clark of Orange; one sister, Meg Lauren Clark of Orange; paternal grandparents, Willis and Patsy Fults of Lake Charles; maternal grandparents, Jean Flournoy and Judy Simmons, both of Lake Charles; and paternal great-grandmother, Annie Comeaux of Lake Charles. His funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 22, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Dan Miller and Nancy Weidner will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Eula L. Guillory — 3/21/2002 Eula Legros Guillory, 82, died at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in her residence. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 22, in Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Doris S. Langton — 3/21/2002 Doris S. Langton, 74, died at 2 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in Lake Charles. She was a native of Hornbeck and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Therman L. Langton of Lake Charles; three sons, Roy H. Langton of San Angelo, Texas, Pete Langton of Toledo Bend and Don A. Langton of Houston; one daughter, Patsy Langton Myers of Welsh; four brothers, Edward Sandell of Palestine, Texas, Eber Sandell of Houston, Joseph Sandell of Leesville and Lynn L. Sandell of Lydle, Texas; four sisters, Gertrude Phelps of Leesville, Gloria Stout of Channelview, Texas, Dorothy Lea Clay of Florida and Francis Artell of Tyler, Texas; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Flowers will officiate. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Beech Grove Cemetery in Anacoco. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Adam McGee — 3/21/2002 Adam McGee, 94, of Guy, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, March 21, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Oakdale. Burial will be in McGee Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Thelma C. Smith — 3/21/2002 Thelma "Meme" C. Smith, 86, died Saturday, March 16, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of New Orleans, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 83 years. She was a past matron of Order of the Eastern Star Queen of the South Chapter 140. She was a member of Queen Ester Court 17, Heroines of Jerico and the Weslyen Service Guild. She was a member of District Global Ministry and the Union Stewardess Board. She was a district steward and a class leader. She was a Bible instructor for the Mary McGriff Bell Circle, and she was a Woman's Missionary Union chaplain. She was vice president of the United Methodist Women Charter and was past president of Warren United Methodist Church's usher board. She was a member of Warren United Methodist Church. Survivors include five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at noon today, March 21, in Warren United Methodist Church. The Rev. Williams Elliot will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Terry J. Stanford — 3/21/2002 Terry J. Stanford, 20, died at 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Iowa, La. He was a graduate of Parkview Christian Academy. He worked at McKinzey Metal Works. Survivors include one brother, James L. Stanford of Lake Charles; his mother, Jody LeBato Stanford of Iowa, La.; and his paternal grandparents, Lee J. and Ethel Stanford of Lake Charles. His funeral will be at 3 p.m. Friday, March 22, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Jewel E. Addison — 3/22/2002 Jewel E. Addison, 81, of Anacoco, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 24, in Evans Community Church. Burial will be in Burr Ferry Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Viola L. Brady — 3/22/2002 Viola L. Brady, 70, died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Gonzales, Texas, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 55 years. She was a J.C. Penney salesperson for 20 years. She worked for Beall-Ladymon for 12 years. She was named the company's No. 1 associate, and she was the first member of its president's club. She attended St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Betty Lynn Brannen Demeritt and Wanda Gail Brannen Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Norma Braune of Cost, Texas; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mary Brown — 3/22/2002 Mary Brown, 75, of Lecompte, died at 9:35 a.m. Monday, March 18, 2002, in her residence. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23, in Union Baptist Church in Lecompte. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery in Lecompte under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Anthony J. Caro — 3/22/2002 Anthony Jerome Caro, 20, died at 4:23 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in the Crowley hospital. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, March 22, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery. Frank H. Carrico — 3/22/2002 Frank Hubert Carrico, 83, of Sulphur, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002. He was a Navy veteran, and he served in France and Okinawa during World War II. He worked for Amoco Pipeline for 41 years. He served in the International Seamen's Ministry in Lake Charles. He was a deacon at Central Baptist Church in Sulphur for many years. Survivors include his wife, Mary Dot Carrico; one daughter, Pat Davis of Little Rock, Ark.; one brother, Clyde Carrico of Lubbock Texas; one sister, Mary Braun of Dallas; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 22, in Central Baptist Church. The Revs. Bobby Nicholson, James Still and Ellis LeBoeuf will officiate. Graveside services will be at Mexia Cemetery in Mexia, Texas, on Saturday, March 23. Arrangements are by Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home of Sulphur. Jessie M. Chaffin — 3/22/2002 Jessie M. "Tommy" Chaffin, 74, of Kinder, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Kinder. He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II. He was a carpenter, and he worked in oil-field production. Survivors include his wife, JoAnna Chaffin of Kinder; five sons, Jessie C. Chaffin of Reeves, Billy Chaffin and Glen "Tank" Chaffin, both of Kinder, Larry Chaffin of Carlyss and Maurice "Moose" Chaffin of Longville; one daughter, Pat Paxton of Kinder; one brother, R.E. Chaffin of Pine Prairie; one sister, Sylvia Veillon of Pine Prairie; 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, March 22, in First Baptist Church of Kinder. The Revs. Mike Paxton, T.L. Smith and E.J. McCann will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oak Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the church. Carolyn F. Christian — 3/22/2002 Carolyn Fuller Christian, 68, died Thursday, March 14, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Mansfield, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 41 years. She was a graduate of Grambling State University and R&E School of Beauty. She was a Calcasieu public school teacher for 20 years. She was a former employee of Combre Funeral Home and AAA Janitorial Service. She owned C&C House of Flowers and Chris Fuller Christians Beauty Salon. She was a member of the Sigma Gamma Ro sorority, Top Ladies of Distinction, the Beauty Culture League and the Lableau Sitters Registry. She was a past member of the NAACP. She was a member of Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church and a former member of New Sunlight Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, David Z. Christian of Alexandria; two daughters, Orellana Christian and Czarevna J. Christian, both of Lake Charles; four brothers, Comelius Fuller and James Fuller, both of Houston, and Everett Fuller and Harvard Fuller, both of Lake Charles; and four sisters, Mary L. Dixon of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Comelia Willis, Ruthie Smith and Valera Blackmon, all of Houston. Her funeral will be at noon Saturday, March 23, in Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Kingston. The Rev. Johnny Baylor will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Heavenly Gate Funeral Home of Shreveport. Local arrangements are by Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. William C. Dunn — 3/22/2002 Mrs. William C. (Fern Doucet) Dunn, 72, of Jennings, died at 10:47 a.m. Thursday, March 21, 2002, in her residence. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, in New Life Tabernacle. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Roger Dale Fontenot Sr. — 3/22/2002 Roger Dale Fontenot Sr., 48, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. Survivors include his wife, Lupy Fontenot of Lake Charles; one son, Roger Dale Fontenot Jr. of Lake Charles; three daughters, Tina Vincent of Sulphur and Cottina Adair and Penny Lafleur, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Russell Fontenot of Westlake; one sister, Beverly LaCombe of Highland, Texas; his father, Lawrence Fontenot of Lake Charles; and six grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, March 22, in Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. Deacon Garrett Caraway Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery in Lake Charles. Visitation is from 9 a.m. A rosary was recited Thursday. John Dorsey Goodly — 3/22/2002 John Dorsey "J.D." Goodly, 60, of Houston, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in his residence. His funeral will be at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, March 23, from St. Joseph Catholic Chapel in Soileau. Burial will be in Goodly Cemetery in Soileau under the direction of Lockwood Funeral Home of Houston. Eva L. Goodson — 3/22/2002 Eva Leger Goodson, 76, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002. She was a native of Jennings, and she lived most of her life in Algiers. She was a 1942 graduate of Jennings High School. Survivors include one son, Richard L. Goodson of Algiers; two daughters, Evelyn Ruth Goodson and Janet Goodson Moses, both of Algiers; two brothers, James Leger of Dunnellon, Fla., and Daniel Leger of Lafayette; two sisters, Anna L. Vandever of Jennings and Effie Johnson of Vilonia, Ark.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23, in Aurora United Methodist Church of New Orleans. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Gretna under the direction of Mothe Funeral Home of New Orleans. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the church. Allan F. House — 3/22/2002 Allan Floyd House, 84, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in a Lake Charles care center. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and was a member of a local pioneer family. He was a graduate of Lake Charles High School. He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II. He was an independent petroleum landman and oil producer. He was a Mason and a Shriner. Survivors include two sons, Kerry Arthur House and Allan Claude House, both of Lake Charles. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Doug deGraffenried and Carl Lueg will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice, the family said. Hilda M. Hunt — 3/22/2002 Hilda M. Hunt, 90, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in Lake Charles. She was a native of Opelousas, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 52 years. She was a member of Warren United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Jerry Hunt of Lake Charles; two daughters, Barbara Broussard of Lake Charles and Vina Tinsley of Gary, Ind.; 17 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and 27 great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23, in Warren United Methodist Church. The Rev. William Elliot will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Robert F. Jones — 3/22/2002 Robert F. "Bob" Jones, 84, died Thursday, March 21, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Oakdale. He was a World War II and Korean War veteran. He served in Australia with the coast artillery and in the South Pacific with a signal aircraft unit attached to the Air Force. He was a graduate of Northwestern State University. He was a chemist for Cities Service from 1948 to 1981. He was a school teacher for three years. He was a ham radio operator. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Sue Jones of Lake Charles; two daughters, Cheryl LeBlanc of Lake Charles and Karen Boudier of Beaumont, Texas; three grandchildren; and four stepgrandchildren. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry Bowden will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today and from noon Saturday. Raymond Lopez — 3/22/2002 Raymond Lopez, 83, died at 11:46 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Burial will be in Doucet Cemetery. Jermie Mendenall — 3/22/2002 Jermie Mendenall, 26, of Vinton, died Friday, March 1, 2002, in Riverview, Fla. Survivors include one son, Austin Mendenhall; six sisters, Falina Mendenall, Brandi Landry, Crystal Barnard, Kathy Landry and Michelle Landry, all of Vinton, and Alyssa Mendenall of Iowa; one brother, Geoffery Mendenall of Iowa; his mother, Debra Marshall of Vinton; his father, Jeffery Mendenall of Florida; his stepfather, Billy Landry of Vinton; his paternal grandparents, Elvin and Bonnie Mendenall of Florida; and his maternal grandfather, Dick Hosbein of Michigan. His memorial services will be Saturday, March 23, in Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. Venice O. Nash — 3/22/2002 Venice Orvid Nash, 87, of Welsh, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in a Welsh care center. He was a native of Logansport and had lived in Fenton. He served in the Army's 67th Regiment during World War II. He retired as a switcher from Penzoil in 1976 after 31 years. He was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Don Nash of The Woodlands, Texas, and Jimmy Nash of Welsh; one daughter, Jean Partain of Fort Worth, Texas; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, in Hixson Funeral Home in Welsh. The Rev. Ray Shawa Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Fenton Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today. Carmen R. Phillips — 3/22/2002 Carmen Rosa Lee Phillips, 91, of Fort Worth, Texas, died Sunday, March 17, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of St. Martinville, and she lived in Chicago for 40 years. She had lived in Fort Worth for 20 years. She was a member of Mercy Catholic Church in Fort Worth. Survivors include one sister, Joe Ella Elliod of Fort Worth. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. today, March 22, in Combre Funeral Home. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from noon. Terry J. Stanford — 3/22/2002 Terry J. Stanford, 20, died at 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Iowa, La. He was a graduate of Parkview Christian Academy. He worked at McKinzey Metal Works. Survivors include one brother, James L. Stanford of Lake Charles; his mother, Judy LeBato Stanford of Iowa, La.; and his paternal grandparents, Lee J. and Ethel Stanford of Lake Charles. His funeral will be at 3 p.m. today, March 22, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Thursday. James D. Stewart — 3/22/2002 James D. Stewart, 68, of DeQuincy, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. He retired from the state Department of Transportation and Development after 30 years. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church of DeQuincy. Survivors include his wife, Katherine Alston Stewart of DeQuincy; one daughter, Becky Vincent of DeQuincy; three brothers, Keith Stewart of DeQuincy, Dale Stewart of Metairie and Gale Stewart of Baton Rouge; and three grandchildren. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. today, March 22, in Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. The Revs. Ron Fox and Jimmy Clark will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Roger G. Vital — 3/22/2002 Roger Glen Vital, 50, of Iowa, La., died Saturday, March 16, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Reeves, and he had lived in Iowa, La., for 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Connie Bellard of Iowa, La.; two sons, Roger Vital Jr. and Marvin Vital, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Michelle Celestine of Lake Charles and Glenda Vital of Iowa, La.; six brothers, Willie Vital and Gerald Vital, both of Lake Charles, and Lee Vital Jr., Alvin Vital, Mervin Vital and Donald Vital, all of Iowa, La.; seven sisters, Carrie Guillory of Lake Charles, Celeste Gradney of Fenton and Eunice Bellard, Catherine Bellard, Carolyn Ramirez, Eva Vital and Mary Simon, all of Iowa. La.; and six grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23, in Combre Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lorraine Cemetery in Lacassine. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today. Don C. Wright — 3/22/2002 Don C. Wright, 83, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in Alexandria. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, in Walnut Hill Pentecostal Church in Slagle. Burial will be in Welcome Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Rodney Young Sr. — 3/22/2002 Rodney Young Sr., 53, died at 4:55 a.m. Sunday, March 17, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Opelousas, and he lived most of his life in Winnie, Texas. He had lived in Lake Charles for seven years. He was a member of Christ Community Church of God in Christ. Survivors include his wife, Abby Brown Young of Lake Charles; two sons, Rodney Young Jr. of Dayton, Ohio, and Kevin Lee Young of Baytown, Texas; three daughters, Lynette Marie Young, Windy Gail Young and Wanda Gail Young, all of Lake Charles; five brothers, Paul Young Jr. of Opelousas, Jasper Young of Lake Charles and Richard Young, Rayfield Young and Charles Young, all of Lawtell; three sisters, Lucinda Sonnier of Opelousas and Albertha Lachapelle and Catherine Young, both of Lawtell; and three grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23, in Christ Community Church of God in Christ. Rick McClain will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Joseph G. Czejkowski — 3/23/2002 Joseph G. Czejkowski, 63, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Elmont, N.Y., and a former 20-year resident of Connecticut. He had lived in Moss Bluff for 22 years. He was an alumnus of Western Connecticut State College, Bridgeport University and McNeese State University. He was a graduate of Famous Photographers School in Westport, Conn. He was a former photographer for the Redding (Conn.) Pilot newspaper. He was active in Lake Charles' Big Brothers-Big Sisters program for six years, and he was a volunteer at Moss Bluff Senior Nutrition Center. He was an amateur radio operator for 45 years and was a member of the Southwest Louisiana Amateur Repeater Club. He was a member of Associated Louisiana Artists at The Gallery by the Lake. He was an usher at St. Theodore Catholic Church for 15 years. He was a diocesan spiritual director and an Eucharistic minister. He was a member of the parish council and the Cursillo. He was co-director of the parish Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults group. He was a third-degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Rogers Czejkowski; one son, Joseph Roy Czejkowski of Raleigh, N.C.; one daughter, Janice Czejkowski Curley of Aurora, Colo.; one brother, Carl Berryhill of Aspley, Australia; and six grandchildren. His funeral will be at 5 p.m. Monday, March 25, from St. Theodore Catholic Church. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. The body will be cremated. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Sunday, with a service at 7 p.m., and 2-4 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to St. Theodore Catholic Church, the family said. Charles Faulk Jr. — 3/23/2002 Charles Faulk Jr. died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, in a Shreveport hospital. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, March 23, from St. Anthony Catholic Church in Lafayette. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Lafayette under the direction of Syrie Funeral Home of Lafayette. Frederick LeBleu Frederick LeBleu, 62, of LeBleu Settlement, died Thursday, March 21, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles. He was a contract carpenter. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Chapel in LeBleu Settlement. Survivors include his wife, Susan LeBleu of LeBleu Settlement; three sons, Dwight LeBleu, David LeBleu and Daren LeBleu, all of LeBleu Settlement; one brother, Curtis LeBleu of Lake Charles; four sisters, Marsliette Fontenot of Chloe and Viola Vidrine, Ola Ogea and Bertha Hammond, all of LeBleu Settlement; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, March 23, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery in Chloe. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Friday. Myra C. Morris — 3/23/2002 Myra Jo Cook Morris, 61, of Orange, died Friday, March 22, 2002, in an Orange hospital. She was a native of Boaz, Ala., and a former resident of Killeen, Texas. She had lived in Orange since 1978. She was an alumna of the University of Texas. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Sunset Grove Women's Golf Association. Survivors include her husband, James A. "Jim" Morris Sr. of Orange; three sons, Sean Wells of Dallas, Brett Tripp of Orange and Jim Morris Jr. of Beaumont; two daughters, Autumn Wells Clooney of Memphis, Tenn., and Lurline Morrow of Dallas; two sisters, Dean Latham of Gatesville, Texas, and Debra Maaniga of Copperas Cove, Texas; and five grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 25, in Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. The Rev. Lynn Ashcraft will officiate. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation is from 5 p.m. Sunday. Memorial donations may be made to The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 71, Orange, TX 77631-0071, the family said. Wallace Norwood — 3/23/2002 Wallace "Sam" Norwood, 78, of Bridge City, Texas, died Friday, March 22, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Sulphur and had lived in Bridge City since 1961. He served in the Army in World War II. He retired as a control room foreman from Gulf State Utilities. He was a deacon at Baptist Church for more than 50 years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Orangefield, Texas, for more than 40 years. Survivors include his wife, Betty Norwood of Bridge City; two sons, Charles Austin Norwood of Jasper, Texas, and Wallace Darrell Norwood of Bridge City; one daughter, Phyllis Lynne Petri of Sugar Land, Texas; three sisters, Ene Fontenot, Della Mae Abshire and Opal Kibodeaux, all of Sulphur; four grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 24, in First Baptist Church of Orangefield. The Revs. Dale Vance and David Harbour will officiate. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation is from 4 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Freddie Rollins — 3/23/2002 Freddie "Cotton" Rollins, 68, of Glenmora, died at 7:38 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 24, in Rush Funeral Home of Hineston. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery in Calcasieu. Bettie S. Sharp — 3/23/2002 Bettie Sue Sharp, 65, of DeRidder, died Thursday, March 21, 2002, in her residence. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 24, in Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder. Lawrence W. Stoddard — 3/23/2002 Lawrence William "Hap" Stoddard, 79, died at 5:30 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2002, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Lake Charles High School. He was an Army transportation soldier in World War II. He worked for Southern Pacific Railroad for 37 years. Survivors include one son, Joedy Stoddard of Lake Charles; three daughters, Lynda Stoddard Ogea of Lake Charles, Patricia Stoddard Peavy of Ragley and Leah Stoddard of Austin, Texas; 13 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 24, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Hazel Thompson — 3/23/2002 Hazel Thompson, 84, of Oakdale, died at 10:36 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2002, in the Oakdale hospital. Her funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 24, in Oak Hill Baptist Church of Oakdale. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Roger G. Vital — 3/23/2002 Roger Glen Vital, 50, of Iowa, La., died Saturday, March 16, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Reeves and had lived in Iowa, La., for 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Connie Bellard Vital of Iowa, La.; two sons, Roger Vital Jr. and Marvin Vital, both of Iowa, La.; two daughters, Michelle Celestine of Lake Charles and Glenda Vital of Iowa, La.; six brothers, Lee Vital Jr., Alvin Vital, Mervin Vital and Donald Vital, all of Iowa, La., and Willie Vital and Gerald Vital, both of Lake Charles; seven sisters, Carrie Guillory of Lake Charles, Celeste Gradney of Fenton, and Eunice Bellard, Catherine Bellard, Carolyn Ramirez, Eva Vital and Mary Simon, all of Iowa, La. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, March 23, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Sam Tolbert will officiate. Burial will be in Lorraine Cemetery in Lacassine. Rodney Young Sr. — 3/23/2002 Rodney Young Sr., 53, died at 4:55 a.m. Sunday, March 17, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Opelousas, and he had lived most of his life in Winnie, Texas. He had lived in Lake Charles for seven years. He was a member of Christ Community Church. Survivors include his wife, Abby Brown Young of Lake Charles; two sons, Rodney Young Jr. of Dayton, Ohio, and Kevin Lee Young of Baytown, Texas; three daughters, Lynette Marie Young, Windy Gail Young and Wanda Gail Young, all of Lake Charles; five brothers, Paul Young Jr. of Opelousas, Jasper Young of Lake Charles and Richard Young, Rayfield Young and Charles Young, all of Lawtell; three sisters, Lucinda Sonnier of Opelousas and Albertha Lachapelle and Catherine Young, both of Lawtell; and three grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, March 23, in Christ Community Church. Rick McClain will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Adam J. Boudreaux — 3/24/2002 Adam Joseph Boudreaux, 75, died at 6:50 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Church Point and had lived in Lake Charles for 51 years. He was Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Teamster's local. Survivors include his wife, Gertie Mae Sonnier Boudreaux of Lake Charles; four sons, Roger Dale Boudreaux and Ricky Joseph Boudreaux, both of LeBleu Settlement, Micheal James Boudreaux of Lake Charles and Chris Adam Boudreaux of Topsy; four daughters, Norma Boudreaux Richard of Grand Lake, Judy Boudreaux Broussard of Lake Charles, Bonnie Boudreaux Ardoin of Chloe and Priscilla Boudreaux Conner of Iowa; one brother, Orise Boudreaux of Rayne; one sister, Nell Rose Boudreaux of Morgan City; 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 25, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Stella W. Daigle — 3/24/2002 Stella W. Daigle, 87, died at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2002, in her residence. A native of Statesboro, Ga., she had lived in Lake Charles since 1940. She was a defense worker with Livingston Ship Yard and owner of Daigle Floor Covering. She was a member of the Calcasieu Boat Club, Monday Card Game and a local bowling league. Survivors include two sons, Dan Daigle and Bill Daigle, both of Lake Charles; one grandchild; two stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and six stepgreat-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 25, in Hixson Funeral Home Chapel. The body will be cremated. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Monday. Roland L. Fontenot — 3/24/2002 Roland Louis Fontenot, 71, died at 1:10 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Basile and had lived in Lake Charles since 1954. He was an Army veteran serving in an airborne division. He retired from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office after 23 years and worked for the City Marshal's office for 19 years. He was a member of the Louisiana Peace Officers Officers Association and St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Delores J. Fontenot of Lake Charles; one son, Dwayne R. Fontenot of Lafayette; two daughters, Velda F. Vitello and Sheryl D. Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Nolan S. Fontenot and Clayton J. Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Charlotte F. Doise of Baton Rouge; and two grandchildren. His funeral will be at 3 p.m., Monday, March 25, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Anthony Fontenot will officate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Vistation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Dudley J. Gallow — 3/24/2002 Dudley Joseph Gallow, 72, of 707 U.S. 90 in Iowa, La., died at 12:15 a.m. Thursday, March 21, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Chataignier and had lived in Iowa most of his life. He retired from Farmers Land and Canal Co. Survivors include two brothers, Raymond Simon of Lake Charles and C.A. Gallow of Slidell; and 10 sisters, Orelia Bell, Vivian Simon, Edolia Simon, Della Mae Guillory and Annie Mae Trail, all of Lake Charles, Laura Fontenot of Oberlin; Elrene Handy of Westlake; Irene Thibodeaux of Lawtell, and Eva Gallow and Bertha Levy, both of Houston. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 25, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery in Lacassine. John LaFleur — 3/24/2002 John "J.C" LaFleur, 71, died at 9:20 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2002, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Kinder and a retired truck driver. Survivors include three sons, Johnny LaFleur, Robert LaFleur and Joe LaFleur, all of Kinder; two daughters, Mary Gauthreaux and Judy Baker, both of Kinder; one brother, Claude "Chick" LaFleur of Lafayette; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, March 24, in Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. Bryan LeFort — 3/24/2002 Bryan LeFort, 48, died Thursday, March 21, 2002, in Maryville, Tenn. His memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, in Miguez Funeral Home in Lake Arthur. Odile Meaux — 3/24/2002 Odile Meaux, 88, of Kaplan, died Friday, March 22. Survivors include one son, D. J. Meaux of Gueydan. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 25, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Gueydan. The Revs. Grady Estilette and Jesse Owen will officiate. Burial will be in Abshire Cemetery. Visitation is 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Margaret H. Rainwater — 3/24/2002 Margaret Helen Rainwater, 54, of DeRidder, died Saturday, March 23, 2002, in her residence. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, in Sugartown Baptist Church. Burial will be in Sugartown Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Bessie H. Ruley — 3/24/2002 Bessie Hebert Ruley, 97, died at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Cameron Parish and a graduate of Bell City High School. She lived in Texas and Florida before moving to Lake Charles in 1947. She served as post master for the U.S. Postal Service in Bell City for many years. She was an instructor at the Extended University program of the University of Arizona. She also worked at Sears in Lake Charles and served as the assistant dean of women at McNeese State University until her retirement. She won several pottery, crochet and painting competitions. Her crafts were exhibited in shows in Louisiana and Arizona. She was a longtime member of a Cooperative Extension Service home demonstration club and the Saint Ambrose Golden Agers Club of Tucson, Ariz. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and was a member of the Study Club. Survivors include one son, Gerald Elvis Ruley of Dallas, Texas; one daughter, Bessie Jean Ruley Kearns of Tucson; one brother, Ralph Hebert of Bell City; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in DeRouen-Lorrain Cemetery in Hayes under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, with a scripture service and rosary at 6 p.m., and 8-9:30 Wednesday in the funeral home. Rev. Tommy W. Toten — 3/24/2002 The Rev. Tommy W. Toten, 56, died at 2:00 a.m. Sunday, March 17, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Stoneville, Miss., and had lived most of his life in Jackson, Miss. He moved to Lake Charles three years ago. He served as prayer and hospital chaplain for Living Way Pentecostal Church in Lake Charles. Survivors include two daughters, Heather Ann Hughes of Vicksburg, Miss., and Christina Dyer of Mobile, Ala.; three brothers, Marion Toten of Greenwood, Miss., Glenn Toten of Jackson and John Toten of Orlando, Fla.; three sisters, Mae Johnston of Brandon, Miss., Aileen McMillon of Pearl, Miss., and Kathryn Harris of Houston; and one grandchild. His funeral will be at 3 p.m. today, March 24, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles R. Nugent will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p.m. today. Mary L. Trahan — 3/24/2002 Mary Louise Trahan, 64, died at 4:15 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. She was a lifelong resident of the Lake Arthur-Welsh area. She was Catholic. Survivors include four daughters, Patricia Prejean of Jennings, Delores "Lolie" Prejean of Welsh and Darlene "DeeDee" Gaspard and Cindy Gayle LaPoint, both of Lake Arthur; one son, Louis Prejean of Lake Arthur; two sisters, Rose Daigle of Lake Charles and Nancy LaVergne of Lake Arthur; two brothers, Albert Trahan of Lake Arthur and Kullen Trahan of Crowley; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 25, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9:30 am. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m. in the funeral home. Aline J. Berry — 3/25/2002 Aline J. Berry, 80, of Boyce, died Saturday, March 23, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. She was a native of Rapides Parish. She retired as a school cafeteria manager in Calcasieu Parish. She was a member of Fellowship Methodist Church in Hineston. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Berry of Gardner; two sons, Thomas Berry of Tulsa, Okla., and Charles Berry of Westlake; one daughter, Maureen Sutherland of Moss Bluff; one sister, Bobbie Faye Duplissey of Cotile; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, March 25, at Rush Funeral Home in Hineston. The Rev. Tom Logan will officiate. Burial will be at Fellowship Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. at the funeral home. Katie W. Curtis — 3/25/2002 Katie Ruth White Curtis, 65, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Jennings and had lived in Lake Charles for 47 years. She was a member of the Woodbury United Church of Christ, where she was a church moderator, treasurer of the missionary department and a member of the choir. She was a member of the Trustee Board and Nickel A Day Club. She was a worthy matron of Amelia Chapter 137. She was treasurer of the 7th District of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include two sons, Herbert Leon Curtis Jr. and Randy Curtis, both of Lake Charles; three daughters, Wyndolyn Pappion of Camp Hill, Ala., Doris Esther Curtis of Lake Charles and Sandra Taylor of Haltom City, Texas; two brothers, Edmond White Jr. and Charles White, both of Oakland, Calif.; two sisters, Mary Lewis of Lake Charles and Brenda Price of Brooklyn, N.Y.; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, in Woodbury United Church of Christ. The Rev. Elisha Tutson will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. Tuesday in the church. Clifton Fregia Sr. — 3/25/2002 Clifton Fregia Sr., 70, of Elizabeth, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, in his residence. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, in Ardoin Funeral Home of Pitkin. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery. Dudley J. Gallow — 3/25/2002 Dudley Joseph Gallow, 72, of 707 U.S. 90, died at 12:15 a.m. Thursday, March 21, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Cha-taignier and had lived in Iowa most of his life. He retired from Farmers Land and Canal Co. after many years of service. Survivors include two brothers, Raymond Simon of Lake Charles and C.A. Gallow of Slidell; and 10 sisters, Orelia Bell, Vivian Simon, Edolia Simon, Della Mae Guillory and Annie Mae Trail, all of Lake Charles, Laura Fontenot of Oberlin; Elrene Handy of Westlake; Irene Thibodeaux of Lawtell, and Eva Gallow and Bertha Levy, both of Houston. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, March 25, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery in Lacassine. Visitation is from 9 a.m. today at the funeral home. Gus Guillory — 3/25/2002 Gus Guillory, 89, died Friday, March 22, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Morewater and had lived in Lake Charles for 70 years. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Eva Guillory of Lake Charles; five sons, Joseph Guillory, Jimmy Guillory, Gary Guillory, Paul Guillory and John Guillory, all of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mary Beal of New Orleans; one sister, Josephine Orabreau of Beaumont, Texas; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at noon Tuesday, March 26, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 9-10:40 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mary E. Hamilton — 3/25/2002 Mrs. Mary E. Hamilton, 86, formerly of Hackberry, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, in Baton Rouge. She was a longtime resident of Hackberry and was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters of America and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and was a 4-H leader. Survivors include a son, Ernest Ivry Hamilton of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Polly Ann Tedrow of Baton Rouge; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, from St. Peter Catholic Church in Hackberry. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be 2-9 p.m. today, with a Rosary recited at 7 p.m., at the funeral home. Jack Karam — 3/25/2002 Jack Karam, 79, died Saturday, March 23, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. He was a native of Oberlin and a longtime resident of Oakdale. He owned and operated Karam Motor Company. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Holy Sepulcre and was a fourth-degree knight in the Knights of Columbus. Sur-vivors include his wife, Mrs. Marilyn Mansour Karam of Oakdale; three sons, Jack Jude Karam of Oberlin, Jeffrey Karam of Alexandria and Jerome Karam of Friendswood, Texas; two daughters, Nancy Karam Abrusley of Oakdale and Jennifer Karam Garcia of Seabrook, Texas; two brothers, George Karam and Bernard Karam, both of Oak-dale; and 15 grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, March 25, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Russi will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. at the funeral home. A Rosary was recited Sunday. Linda Langley — 3/25/2002 Linda Darlene Smith Langley, 38, died Saturday, March 23, 2002, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a teacher's aide at Prien Lake Elementary School and was a member of Boulevard Church of Christ. She was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School and attended McNeese State University. Survivors include her husband, Daniel Langley; one daughter, Alexis Danielle Langley; three brothers, Steve Smith, Hollie Peavy ''Pete'' Smith Jr. and Leslie Kevin Smith, all of Lake Charles; one sister Barbara Kraus of Kingwood, Texas; parents, Hollie and Imogene ''Gene'' Smith of Lake Charles. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2002, in Johnson Funeral Home. Cecil Price and J.C. Franks will officiate. Burial will be Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Robbie LeBlanc — 3/25/2002 Robbie Jean LeBlanc, 65, died Friday, March 22, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Houston and lived in Creole the past 51 years. She was a member of the NAACP. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, from Our Lady of the Sea Catholic Church in Cameron. Monsignor Louis Melancon will officiate. Burial will be in LeBlanc Cemetery. Odelia Little — 3/25/2002 Mrs. Odelia Kibodeaux Little, 91, of Hackberry, died Saturday, March 23, 2002, in the Cameron Parish hospital. She was a native of Crowley and lived in Hackberry for most of her life. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, A.J. Little of New Iberia and Clarence Little of Toomey; two daughters, Dorothy L. Theriot of Cameron and Mary Pickett of Vinton; one sister, Olivia Delome of Orange, Texas; 11 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, from St. Peter Catholic Church. The Rev. Roland Vaughn will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a Rosary recited at 6 p.m., at the funeral home and from 8:30 a.m. at the church. Carrol B. Lumry — 3/25/2002 Carrol Beatty Lumry, 93, of DeRidder died Sunday, March 24, 2002, at his residence. He was a native of Thayer, Kan., and a resident of DeRidder since 1913. He served in the Army in World War II and was a retired locksmith. He was a member of Grabow United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include one brother, Raymond Harley Lumry of Canyon, Texas. His funeral will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, at Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. The Rev. Kenneth Gibson will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in DeRidder. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. on Tuesday. Richard R. Martin — 3/25/2002 Richard Riley Martin, 51, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Grant. He was a 1969 graduate of Fairview High School in Grant. He was a member of I.B.E.W. Local 861 of Lake Charles. He worked as an electrician for Sulphur Electric Co. He was a member of Arkadelphia Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Betty Jo McDonald Martin of Grant; three daughters, Angie Marler of Dry Creek, Tammy Lambright of Pitkin and Ginger Hodges of Natchi-toches; two stepsons, Billy McCrary of Stevenson, Ala., and Chris McCrary of South Pittsburg, Tenn.; two stepdaughters, Lori McCrary and Tonya Beasley, both of Stevenson; three brothers, Rod Martin of Basile, Roland "Peanut" Martin of Cole Central, and Rayford Martin of Toccoa, Ga.; three sisters, GeNelle Martin of Houston, Peggy Johnson of Grant, and Sherry Pottmeyer of DeRidder; his parents, Riley Jake and Troy Colleen Martin, both of Grant; and 15 grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, in Arkadelphia Baptist Church. The Revs. Troy Doyle and Louis Robertson will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation is from 3 p.m. Tuesday in the church. Odile Meaux — 3/25/2002 Odile Meaux, 88, of Kaplan, died Friday, March 22. Survivors include one son, D. J. Meaux of Gueydan; two brothers, Lee Broussard of Houma and Narcisse Brous-sard of Lake Charles; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, March 25, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Gueydan. The Revs. Grady Estilette and Jesse Owen will officiate. Burial will be in Abshire Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. Annemarie Midkiff — 3/25/2002 Mrs. Annemarie Midkiff, 72, of Rosepine, died Saturday, March 23, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, March 25, at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. The Rev. Roger Gill will officiate. Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. Freddie Richard — 3/25/2002 Freddie Richard, 74, of Sulphur, died Saturday, March 23, in a Sulphur care center. He was a merchant seaman and a member of the National Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades since 1953. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Carlyss, the Greater Gulf Coast Boating organization, Allegro Motorhome Club, Chapter 13 Roadrunners, Family Motor Coach Association and Good Sam Club. Survivors include his wife, Marie Fontenot Richard; one son, Anthony ''Tony'' Richard of Sulphur; two daughters, Dorothy Jean Richard Tyler of Houston, and JoAnn Richard Priddy of Port Neches, Texas; two sisters, Faye Domingue of Sulphur and Aline Cloutheir of Sanford, Fla.; three brothers, Lawrence Richard of Port Arthur, Texas, Eddie Richard of Lake Charles and Philip Richard of Sulphur; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, from St. Theresa Catholic Church in Carlyss. The Rev. Francis Fitzsimmons will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation will be 3-10 p.m. today, with a Rosary recited at 7 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Howard L. Rose — 3/25/2002 Howard Leroy Rose, 51, died Saturday, March 23, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, March 25, in Jackson Chapel Church of Christ in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Francis Soden — 3/25/2002 Francis W. Soden, 77, of Toledo Village, Texas, died Saturday, March 23, 2002, in Alexandria. He was a native of Monroe Township, Ohio, and lived in Lake Charles 32 years before moving to Toledo Village in 1986. He served in the Ohio National Guard and retired from the Postal Service. He was a member of the Burkeville Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Soden of Toledo Village; two daughters, Yolanda Lee Palm of Phoenix and Brenda Starr Freebourn of Ormond, Fla.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. The Rev. Andy Addison will officiate. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Tuesday. Memorial donations may be made to the Burkeville Church of Christ, P.O. Box 146, Burkeville, TX 75932, the family said. Sherry Wheat — 3/25/2002 Sherry "Peanut" Wheat, 50, died Saturday, March 23, 2002, in a Shreveport hospital. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, in St. Matthew Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Levera M. Areno — 3/26/2002 Levera Magehee Areno, 73, of Sulphur, died Sunday, March 24, 2002 in the Sulphur hospital. She was a native of Longville and a longtime resident of Sulphur. She was a graduate of Louisiana Beauty School, and she owned the former Levera's Beauty Shop in Sulphur. She was a charter member of Lighthouse Tabernacle Church. Survivors include three sons, Norman Areno, Jonathan Areno and Kenny Areno, all of Sulphur; one daughter, LaJuana Coleman of Carlyss; two brothers, Martin "Popeye" Magehee of Moss Bluff and Olean Ray Magehee of Sulphur; two sisters, Martha Steward and Sharon Kressman, both of Sulphur; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Revs. Mid Burnett and Marcus Wade will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery in DeQuincy. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Memorial donations may be made to Bethel Apostolic Church, P.O. Box 36, DeRidder, LA 70634, or to Lighthouse Tabernacle Church, 901 Prater Road, Sulphur, LA 70663, the family said. Andrei S. Chicano — 3/26/2002 Andrei S. Chicano, 75, died at 11 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Sabastopool, Calif. He was a graduate of Sabastopool High School. He was a Air Force veteran, and he served in World War II as a staff sergeant. He was a mechanic. He attended Abundant Life Fellowship Church. Survivors include his wife, Helen McNeese Chicano of Lake Charles. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Doyle Evans will officiate. The body was cremated. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Wednesday. Dorothy M. Davis — 3/26/2002 Dorothy Marie Davis, 82, died at 1:55 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2002, in her residence. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. The body was cremated. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Alvin Gilley — 3/26/2002 Alvin Gilley, 90, of Beaumont, Texas, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, in a Humble, Texas, hospital. He was a native of LeBlanc, and he had lived in Beaumont since 1937. He was retired supervisor for Bethlehem Steel. Survivors include two sons, Wayne Gilley of Beaumont and Allen Gilley of Village Mills, Texas; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, in LeBlanc Cemetery. Arrangements are by Broussard's Funeral Home of Beaumont. Gus Guillory — 3/26/2002 Gus Guillory, 89, died Friday, March 22, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Morewater, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 70 years. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Eva Guillory of Lake Charles; five sons, Joseph Guillory, Jimmy Guillory, Gary Guillory, Paul Guillory and John Guillory, all of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mary Beal of New Orleans; one sister, Josephine Orabreau of Beaumont, Texas; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at noon today, March 26, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the funeral home. Richard R. Martin — 3/26/2002 Richard Riley Martin, 51, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Grant. He was a 1969 graduate of Fairview High School in Grant. He was a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 861 of Lake Charles. He was an electrician for Sulphur Electric Co. He was a member of Arkadelphia Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Betty Jo McDonald Martin of Grant; three daughters, Angie Marler of Dry Creek, Tammy Lambright of Pitkin and Ginger Hodges of Natchitoches; two stepsons, Billy McCrary of Stevenson, Ala., and Chris McCrary of South Pittsburg, Tenn.; two stepdaughters, Lori McCrary and Tonya Beasley, both of Stevenson; three brothers, Rod Martin of Basile, Roland "Peanut" Martin of Cole Central, and Rayford Martin of Toccoa, Ga.; three sisters, GeNelle Martin of Houston, Peggy Johnson of Grant, and Sherry Pottmeyer of DeRidder; his parents, Riley Jake and Troy Colleen Martin, both of Grant; and 15 grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 am. today, March 26, in Arkadelphia Baptist Church. The Revs. Troy Doyle and Louis Robertson will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation continues today in the church. Lawrence Pedigo Jr. — 3/26/2002 Lawrence Pedigo Jr., 60, of Lafayette, died at 9:50 p.m. Monday, March 18, 2002, in a Lafayette hospital. A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. today, March 26, in Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. James C. Perkins — 3/26/2002 James Clyde Perkins, 78, of Glenmora, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, in his residence. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, in Glenmora Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Occupy No. 1 Baptist Church Cemetery in Pitkin under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Edwin F. Russell — 3/26/2002 Edwin Frank Russell, 69, of DeRidder, died Sunday, March 24, 2002. Survivors include his wife, Malise Mapp Russell of DeRidder; one daughter, Elise Russell Mitchell of Wister, Okla.; one son, Tatum Russell of Plano, Texas; and four grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. today, March 26, in First Presbyterian Church of DeRidder. The Rev. Ricky Ross will officiate. The body was cremated. Visitation will follow the service in the fellowship hall. Memorial donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Royal, DeRidder, LA 70634; Cancer Treatment Research Foundation, 3150 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 118, Arlington Heights, IL 60005; American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231; Arthritis Foundation P.O. Box 4284, Pittsfield, MA 01202; or the charity of one's choice, the family said. Bobbie A. Simmons — 3/26/2002 Bobbie Ann Hampton Simmons, 47, died at 2:05 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 28, in Young Temple Church of God in Christ of Alexandria. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery in Lecompte under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Jeffery P. Veazea — 3/26/2002 Jeffery Paul Veazea, 30, died Sunday, March 24, 2002. He was a native of Lafayette, and he lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was an alumnus of LaGrange Senior High School and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He served in the Louisiana National Guard during the Gulf War. He was a certified tax preparer for Compro Tax Inc. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church and was an altar server. Survivors include one son, Julian Brockington of South Dakota; one daughter, Janee Fontenot of Houston; two brothers, Jason Boutte and Bobby Boutte, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Lyonnee Veazea and Tiffany Peters, both of Lake Charles; his parents, Ralph and Pat Boutte Jr., both of Lake Charles; his stepfather, Lonnie Veazea of Lake Charles; and his companion, Jackie January of Lake Charles. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, March 26, from St. Henry Catholic Church. Deacon Ray Granger will officiate. Visitation is from 1 p.m. in the church. Gus White Jr. — 3/26/2002 Gus White Jr., 85, died at 11:03 a.m. Sunday, March 24, 2002. He was a native of Maud, Texas, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 58 years. He attended the Texas School for the Deaf and worked at Pete's Gift Shop. Survivors include his wife, Geneva Caldarera White of Lake Charles; one daughter, Rose White Barbin of Lake Charles; one sister, Evelyn White Foster of Maud; and three grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Orange Grove Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Sondra Adams — 3/27/2002 Sondra Adams, 54, of Lake Charles, died at 10 p.m. Monday, March 25, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Cass County, Miss., and lived in Oklahoma City for 21 years. She moved to Lake Charles one year ago. She was a home health nurse. Survivors include three sons, William John "Billy" Post, Anthony Robert "Tony" McNelis and Shawn Patrick McNelis of Oklahoma City; one daughter, Sarah Michelle Dunn of Lake Charles; serveral brothers and sisters; her companion, Hilton Verrett of Lake Charles; 14 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 28, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. George Carr will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation is from noon Thursday. Mrs. Brownie S. Boozer — 3/27/2002 Mrs. Brownie Simmons Boozer, 90, died Monday, March 25, 2002, in Houston. She lived in Lake Charles most of her life and had lived in Houston. She retired from McNeese State University as bookstore manager in 1972. She was a member of Lake Charles First Baptist Church, where she was an organist for many years. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Barbara) Norman of Chappell Hill, Texas, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Her graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today, March 27, in Highland Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Hugh Wallis will officiate. Visitation is 9:30-10:30 a.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, the family said. Lee R. Boudreaux — 3/27/2002 Lee Ravis Boudreaux, 69, died Monday, March 25, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Church Point and had moved from Lake Arthur six years ago. He was a retired carpenter. Survivors include two sons, Randy Boudreaux of Lake Charles and Glen Boudreaux of Kinder; one daughter, Vickie Borne of Hayes; one brother, Lester Boudreaux of Orange, Texas; six sisters, Joyce Bellard of Port Barre, Loney Cormier and Frances Leger, both of Iowa, La., Jane Berg of Jordan, Minn., and Patricia Higginbotham and Cheryl Guidry, both of Lake Arthur; his mother, Mrs. Luke (Minnie) Boudreaux Sr. of Lake Arthur; his companion, Juanita Betrand Tate of Welsh; and three grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, March 27, in Hixson Funeral Home in Welsh. The Rev. Paul Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Broussard Cemetery in Lacassine. A rosary was said Tuesday. Donald J. Day — 3/27/2002 Donald Joseph Day, 43, of Texas City, Texas, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, in a Galveston, Texas, hospital. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The body was cremated. Arrangements are by James Crowder Funeral Home of La Marque, Texas. Olive W. Myers — 3/27/2002 Olive Willard Myers, 93, died at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2002, in a Lake Charles care center. A prayer service will be at 6:30 p.m. today, March 27, in Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Black Jack Cemetery near Elizabeth. J.W. Robbins — 3/27/2002 J.W. "Jack" Robbins, 82, of Roanoke, Va., died at 7:15 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 2002, in a Roanoke hospital. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. today, March 27, in Glenmora Baptist Church. Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Alexandria under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mary T. Simpson — 3/27/2002 Mary Thibodeaux Simpson, 84, of Westlake, died at 6:25 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Elton and lived in Lake Charles for several years. She moved to Westlake 32 years ago. She graduated from DeQuincy High School. She worked as a bookkeeper for Charles Jones Realty and Charles Jones Lumber Company. She was an organizer and member of the Kress Girls. She was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Brent Simpson of Westlake and Greg Simpson of Palm Springs, Calif.; one daughter, Becky Demler of Baton Rouge; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 28, in St. John Bosco Catholic Church. The Rev. Peter Revel will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and 8 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Christoph R. Vanover — 3/27/2002 Christoph Ralf Vanover, 40, of Anacoco, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, in Leesville. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 29, in Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Helen Waldmeier — 3/27/2002 Helen Waldmeier, 99, died at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Biloxi, Miss., and had lived in Lake Charles since 1934. She owned the Beauty Spot. She was an artist. Survivors include one daughter, Helen Thurmon of Lake Charles; two sons, Louis Waldmeier and Robert "Bob" Waldmeier, both of Lake Charles; 17 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 28, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Nick Abraham will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Thursday. Gus White Jr. — 3/27/2002 Gus White Jr., 85, died at 11:03 a.m. Sunday, March 24, 2002. He was a native of Maud, Texas, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 58 years. He attended the Texas School for the Deaf and worked at Pete's Gift Shop. Survivors include his wife, Geneva Caldarera White of Lake Charles; one daughter, Rose White Barbin of Lake Charles; one sister, Evelyn White Foster of Maud; and three grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, March 27, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Orange Grove Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. James C. Culpepper — 3/28/2002 HOUSTON — James C. Culpepper, 61, died Monday, March 25, 2002, in his residence. He was a former resident of Westlake, and he had lived in Houston for 40 years. He was an electronics technician and a retired Texas Instruments employee. Survivors include his wife, Ngoc Lan Culpepper of Houston; one son, Mark J. Culpepper of Baytown, Texas; four sisters, Mary L. Culpepper and Martha S. Colvin, both of Hemphill, Texas, and DeeAna Doucet and Barbara Culpepper, both of Lake Charles; and his father, Homer L. Culpepper of Lake Charles. His funeral will be at 9 a.m. Friday, March 29, in Winford Funeral Home of Houston. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Houston. Visitation is 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today. Grace Guidry — 3/28/2002 CROWLEY — Grace Guidry, 71, died at 11 p.m. Monday, March 25, 2002, in a local care center. Survivors include one son, Jerry Guidry of Escondido, Calif.; two daughters, Gloria Guidry of Jefferson and Liza Taylor of Grand Coteau; four brothers, Adam Kershaw of Sulphur, William Kershaw of Millington, Tenn., Murphy Kershaw of Iowa, La., and Clifford Kershaw of Moss Bluff; and one sister, Lydia Delaney of Lake Charles. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 30, in First Baptist Church of Hackberry. The Rev. Brian Kershaw will officiate. Burial will be in Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Crowley. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Tommy R. Lewis — 3/28/2002 OAKDALE — Tommy Roy Lewis, 71, died at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2002, in the local hospital. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 30, in Greater Hayes Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Charlotte H. Mears — 3/28/2002 Charlotte Hebert Mears died at 6:35 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2002, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School, and she was an alumna of McNeese State University. She owned and operated a title company for many years. She was a member of Sweetlake United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Randy Mears of Lafayette, and one brother, Warren Mears Jr. of Sweetlake. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 29, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Herbert August — 3/29/2002 Herbert August, 41, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles. He worked for the City of Lake Charles Housing Authority for 21 years. Survivors include his wife, Tammy August of Lake Charles; four sons, Herbert Garrick of Las Vegas, and Terrence Robinson, Herbert Thomas and Le Herbert Reed, all of Lake Charles; two daughters, Antionette Renea Robinson and LaTonya Thomas, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, James August of Westlake and Joseph August of Lake Charles; and his father and stepmother, Joseph and Laura August of Lake Charles. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 30, in The Lord's Outreach Worship Center. Russel J. Benoit and the Rev. Leona Clement Benoit will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday in the center. Lola R. Baker — 3/29/2002 Lola Reed Baker, 84, died Wednesday, March 27, 2002, in a Sulphur care center. She was a native of Oakdale and was a former resident of Orange, Texas. She had lived in Suphur for six years. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Orange. Survivors include one son, Jerry Baker of Converse, Texas; one daughter, Margaret Shelton of Sulphur; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 30, in Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Deacon Harvey Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation is 5 p.m. today, March 29, with a rosary and vigil at 7 p.m. Charles E. Bertrand — 3/29/2002 Charles E. "Charlie" Bertrand died at 2:35 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of the Lake Area. He was a graduate of St. Charles Academy. He served with the Navy SeeBees in the Pacific in World War II. He retired as general superintendent of F. Miller and Sons Construction Co. after 40 years. He was a member of VFW Post 2130; American Legion Post 1; Carpenters, Piledrivers and Millwrights Local 953; and United Commercial Travelers. Survivors include one sister, Rhea Bergeron of Lake Charles, and numerous nieces and nephews. His funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 30, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Saturday. Gary A. Dufrene — 3/29/2002 Gary A. Dufrene, 46, died Thursday, March 28, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles and had lived in Moss Bluff. He was a home building contractor. He was a former member of Insulators Local 112. He was a member of the Cursillo and Knights of Columbus Council 3622. He was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church in Moss Bluff. Survivors include his wife, Connie Luckie Dufrene of Moss Bluff; five sons, Jason Dufrene of Jacksonville, Fla., and Nicholas Dufrene, David Reynolds, Tristan Dufrene and Ryan Dufrene, all of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Tiffani Soileau of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Connie Leger and Ruth Singer, both of Moss Bluff, and Rita Hughes of Newton, Texas; his parents, Edward and Ruby Dufrene of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. His funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 30, from St. Theodore Catholic Church. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 11 a.m.-11 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Zetta C. Goodwin — 3/29/2002 Zetta Calhoun Goodwin, 91, died Wednesday, March 27, 2002, in a DeRidder care center. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, March 29, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Marline Hudson — 3/29/2002 Marline Hudson, 40, of 2407 Anita Drive, died at 11:58 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Ville Platte and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Refuge Temple. She was a member of the church choir and the Sisterhood. She was a 1979 graduate of Eunice High School. She worked for Holiday Inn for a number of years. Survivors include one son, Trovaskie Travon Hudson of Lake Charles; five sisters, Betty Lewis, Bertha Hudson, Dora Hudson and Granda Hudson, all of Lake Charles, and Donna Hudson of Mobile, Ala.; three brothers, C.L. Hudson and John Wayne Hudson, both of Lake Charles, and John L. Hudson of New Orleans; and her mother, Marceline Avie Hudson of Lake Charles. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 30, in Refuge Temple. Leonard Wilson 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. Arthur Jack — 3/29/2002 Arthur Jack, 58, died Monday, March 25, 2002, in a local hospital. He had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. Survivors include his wife, Margie Jack of Lake Charles; one son, Raymond Jack of Lake Charles; four daughters, Paulette Guillory, Anita Jack, Beverly Jack and Chablis Stewart, all of Lake Charles; one stepson, James Dick of Lake Charles; two stepdaughters, Sharon Thomas of Lake Charles and Becky LaSalle of North Carolina; one brother, Rodney Griffin of Lake Charles; seven sisters, Bernita Jones and Evella Aclise, both of Ville Platte, Barbara Jean Griffin of Kinder, and Margie Ardoin, Ernestine Jack, Linda Williams and Brenda Thomas, all of Lake Charles; four stepbrothers, Eugene Griffin of Ville Platte, Reiley Griffin of New Orleans, Roger Griffin of Opelousas and Willie Griffin of Lake Charles; three stepsisters, Willie Mae Edwards, Emily Fontenot and Lillie Mae Griffin, all of Ville Platte; 17 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 30, in Union Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. Joseph Bernard will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Elizabeth C. James — 3/29/2002 Elizabeth Chapman James, 60, died at 1:35 p.m. Sunday, March 24, in a local hospital. She was a native of Newton, Miss., and she was a Lake Charles resident most of her life. Survivors include four sons, Rickey A. Chapman of Newton, Ross L. Chapman of Lake Charles, Paul James III of Baton Rouge and Lazare James of Houston; three daughters, Elaine M. James, Liz Thompson and Letichia A. Leger, all of Lake Charles; two stepdaughters, Cassandra Hardges of Atlanta and Terri Burrell of Houston; five brothers, A.B. Chapman, John Chapman, Willie Chapman and Herman Chapman, all of Denver, and Charles P. Nickson of Newton; six sisters, Nancy L. Chapman, Annie M. Turner, Jessie Coleman and Vernell Arrington, all of Newton, Mary Alice Saulter of Chicago, and Mertis Crawford of South Carolina; her father, John D. Chapman of Newton; 19 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 30, in King's Funeral Home. The Rev. Abbie Monroe will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday. Joseph C. Mott — 3/29/2002 Joseph Clifford "Cliff" Mott, 80, died Thursday, March 28, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Fenton and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He served in the Army in World War II. He was a retired Entex construction foreman. He was a member of the Cajun French Music Association. Survivors include two sons, Curtis Joseph Mott and Dennis Ray Mott, both of Lake Charles; three daughters, Geneva Granger, Barbara Steven and Dianna Wade, all of Lake Charles; seven brothers, Hillary Mott of Lake Charles, Wilton Mott of Galliano, Valentine Mott Jr. of Houma, Stanford Mott of Moss Bluff, Raymond Mott of North Carolina and Dallas Mott and Randy Mott, both of Starks; seven sisters, Viola Stutes of Arkansas, Hazel Cormier of Lake Charles, Jean Cormier of Lake Arthur, Wilma Cormier of Oklahoma, Bernadine Adams of Houma, Marjorie Alford of Georgia and Wilda Mae Fredericks of Iowa, La.; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 30, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Joel Daugherty will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery in Elton. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Ada D. Sonnier — 3/29/2002 Ada Kathleen Dupuy Sonnier, 59, died Wednesday, March 27, 2002, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include one son, William E. Vincent Jr. of Sulphur; one daughter, Kathryn Suzanne Vincent of Dallas; and one brother, George Pexie Dupuy of Houston. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, March 29, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Leroy J. Trahan Sr. — 3/29/2002 Leroy Joseph Trahan Sr., 73, died Wednesday, March 27, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Rayne and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was an alumnus of St. Margaret Catholic School. He was a retired route salesman for the Borden Co. and for Community Coffee. Survivors include his wife, Eldine Richard Trahan; four sons, Leroy Joseph Trahan Jr., Randy Trahan and Kevin Wayne Trahan, all of Lake Charles, and Jimmy Trahan of Alabama; two brothers, Freddie Trahan and David Trahan, both of Lake Charles; and five grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 30, in Hixson Funeral Home. Deacon Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Leah H. Young — 3/29/2002 Leah Hope Young, 27, died Tuesday, March 26, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Sulphur. Survivors include her husband, William Young of Sulphur; one son, Tyler Young of Westlake; one daughter, Skyler Young of Westlake; one brother, Archie McKay of Westlake; one sister, Lynn Gary of Port Arthur, Texas; her mother, Linda McKay Galarza of Westlake; and her maternal grandmother, Leah LeJeune of Lake Charles. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 30, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Deacon Fred Reed will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff. Roger B. Bouley — 3/30/2002 GUEYDAN — Roger Blaine Bouley, 47, died at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2002, in his residence. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, March 30, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Gueydan. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery. Donald J. Day — 3/30/2002 TEXAS CITY, Texas — Donald Joseph Day, 43, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, in a Galveston, Texas, hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles. He was a 1976 graduate of Texas City High School. He was a contractor, and he restored old homes. Survivors include his parents and one grandmother, Ruth Moon Fenner of Lake Charles. The body was cremated. Arrangements were by James Crowder Funeral Home of La Marque, Texas. Johnnie L. Albarado — 3/31/2002 SULPHUR — Johnnie Leora Albarado, 82, died at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 29, 2002, in a DeQuincy care center. She was a native of Vinton and had lived in Sulphur for most of her life. She was a 1938 graduate of Sulphur High School and earned her degree in Licensed Practical Nursing from Sowela Technical College. She worked at West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital and Holly Hill Nursing Home for more than 20 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Sulphur. Survivors include three sons, Teddy J. Albarado of Hackberry, Micheal C. Albarado of Sulphur and Gene F. Albarado of Huffman, Texas; two daughters, Geraldine Spears of Singer and Annette Albarado of Sulphur; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 1, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Randall Chesson will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation will be 3-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Kathleen D. Colletti — 3/31/2002 DERIDDER — Kathleen Dickens Colletti, 51, died Friday, March 29, 2002, in a Pineville hospital. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder. Beatrice M. DeRouen Beatrice Marie DeRouen, 82, died Friday, March 29, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Big Lake and had lived in Lake Charles for many years. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include her husband, Dewey DeRouen of Lake Charles; two daughters, Jeanette Daley of Nederland, Texas, and Betty Quebodeaux of Scott; five grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 1, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Tony Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., at the funeral home. S.E. Hamilton — 3/31/2002 KINDER — S.E. "Bunk" Hamilton, 88, died at 6:25 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Fairview and a resident of Kinder. He served in the Navy in the Pacific Theater in World War II. He was a cattle farmer. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Kinder. Survivors include his wife, Aline Hamilton of Kinder; one son, Don Hamilton of Austin, Texas; one daughter, Barbara Stacy of Sulphur; one brother, Ray Hamilton of Forest Hill; three sisters, Gussie McInnis of Sulphur, Susie Wertz of DeRidder and Naomi Lanier of Forest Hill; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 1, in Rush Funeral Home. The Rev. Mike Paxton will officiate. Burial will be in Hamillton Cemetery in Grant. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Monday. Albert Johnson — 3/31/2002 PITKIN — Albert Johnson, 92, died Friday, March 29, 2002, in the Leesville hospital. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 1, in Marlow Baptist Church in Cravens. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Margie E. Korzeja — 3/31/2002 SULPHUR — Margie E. Korzeja, 82, died Saturday, March 30, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Moorehead, Minn., and had lived in Westlake most of her life. She retired after many years in sales. She was a member of Truth Apostolic Church in Sulphur. Survivors include two sons, Bill Bailey of Sulphur and James M. Bailey of Westlake; one daughter, Marjorie "Tootsie" Evans of Westlake; one brother, Harold Welch of Pensacola; one sister, Taddy Campbell of Montgomery, Ala.; and seven grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, March 31, in Truth Apostolic Church. The Rev. Thomas Peavy will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 12:30 p.m. at the church. Franklin E. Kuder — 3/31/2002 PFLUGERVILLE, Texas — Franklin Edward Kuder, 93, died Thursday, March 28, 2002. He was a native of Niagara Falls, N.Y. He moved to Lake Charles in 1943 and worked as a supervisor in the Olin Mathieson Corp. ammonia plant. He retired from Olin Mathieson in 1973. He moved to Round Rock, Texas, 18 years ago. He was an elder at St. John Lutheran Church in Lake Charles and a member of King of Kings Lutheran Church in Round Rock. Survivors include two daughters, Julia Crider of Austin, Texas, and Mary Castle of Arlington, Texas; and three grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, at Capital Parks Cemetery under the direction of Cook Walden-Capital Parks Funeral Home. Visitation will be 10-10:45 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to King of Kings Lutheran Church, Lung Transplant Fund, 17000 Smyers Lane, Round Rock, TX, 78681, the family said. Oneal Lavan Sr. — 3/31/2002 ELTON — Oneal Lavan Sr., 64, died Wednesday, March 27, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 1, from St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elton. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m., with a rosary at 9 a.m., Monday in the church. Daniel B. Litteral — 3/31/2002 HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Daniel B. Litteral, 87, died at his home Wednesday, March 27, 2002. He was a former Sulphur, La., resident. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 1, at Prien Memorial Park in Lake Charles. The Rev. Lucy Maier will officiate. Burial arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Eli Miller — 3/31/2002 JENNINGS — Eli Miller, 85, died at 6:45 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. He was a lifelong Jennings resident. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He retired as a custodian from Jennings High School. He was a member of Woodmen of the World and Mending Hearts Chapter 18. He was an honorary member of the FFA. He served as an usher at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Jennings for many years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Laura LeBlanc Miller of Jennings, and his sister, Gladys Hill of Lake Charles. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 1, in Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Monsignor James M. Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 3:30-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mamie F. Thornton — 3/31/2002 DEQUINCY — Mamie Fondal Thornton, 87, died Thursday, March 28, 2002, in a Houston hospital. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, in Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Howard West — 3/31/2002 PLAINVIEW — Howard West, 89, died Saturday, March 30, 2002, in his residence. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 1, in Freedom Baptist Church. Burial will be in Occupy No. 1 Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday in the church.