MARCH 1999 OBITUARIES - Calcasieu Parish, LA Area AS PRINTED IN THE LAKE CHARLES AMERICAN PRESS ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ The following obits were taken from the Lake Charles American Press (LCAP). There is an index for 1999 which may help you locate a name quicker. The Lake Charles American Press has granted permission for the obituaries to be archived by the USGenWeb Project. They assume no responsibility in the accuracy of the information. They print only what is furnished to them by the indicated funeral home. They have been arranged alphabetically by surname. The date beside the newspaper abbreviation is the date it was printed. This information has been placed at this site by Margaret Rentrop Moore, host of the Calcasieu Parish, LA USGenWeb Project. Contact Margaret Moore at mmoore@usunwired.net ACHANE, Gertie M. LCAP 3/26/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Mrs. Gertie M. Achane, 64, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 27, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery under direction of King's Funeral Home. Mrs. Achane died Tuesday, March 23, 1999, in her residence. ACHANE, Gertie M. LCAP 3/25/1999 WELSH -- Funeral arrangements for Gertie M. Achane, 64, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in her residence. ALEXANDER, Linda LCAP 3/16/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Linda Alexander, 40, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 16, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Karen F. Davis will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mrs. Alexander died Sunday, March 14, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Odessa, Texas, she had lived in Sulphur for the past 10 years. An honor graduate of Virginia Western College, she was a registered nurse certified in the operating room and served as central supply manager for St. Patrick Hospital for two years. She was a member of the Association of Operating Nurses and other professional organizations. She was a member of Maplewood Methodist Church in Sulphur. Survivors include her husband, Bryan Alexander of Sulphur; one son, Bradley R. Alexander of Sulphur; one daughter, Kelly J. Alexander of Sulphur; and three sisters, Deanne Willis, Cindy Woodruff and Sherry Wadley, all of Midland, Texas. ALLEN, Ward H. LCAP 3/14/1999 KINDER -- Funeral arrangements for Mr. Ward H. Allen, 58, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a Houston hospital. ALLEN, Ward H. LCAP 3/14/1999 KINDER -- Funeral arrangements for Mr. Ward H. Allen, 58, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a Houston hospital. ALLEN, Ward H. LCAP 3/16/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Ward H. Allen, 58, of Bellaire, Texas, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Darryl Tate will officiate. Burial will be in Kinder Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Allen died Saturday, March 13, 1999, in a Houston hospital. A native of Kinder, he had lived in Houston for 30 years. He was a grduate of USL. He was an Air Force veteran and was retired from General Electric. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Shirley Allen of Bellaire; two daughters, Merideth Jackson and Sandra McCarthy, both of Bellaire; one son, Ronald Everhart Jr. of Houston; two sisters, Judy Ducote of Lafaytte and Genie Navarre of Welsh; and five grandchildren. ALSTON, Mishell LCAP 3/13/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Mishell "Mitch" Alston, 87, will be at 4 p.m. today, March 13, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. The Rev. Archie M. Havens will officiate. Burial will be in Newlin Cemetery in Singer. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Alston died at 7:33 a.m. Friday, March 12, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Singer. He was a member of Beehive Congregational Methodist Church. He retired from the Beauregard Parish School Board where he was a school bus driver. Survivors include one daughter, JayNell Brack of Singer; one sister, Saddie Harris of Vidor, Texas; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. ARTIS, Eddison LCAP 3/12/1999 OBERLIN -- Funeral arrangements for Eddison Artis will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in his residence. ARTIS, Eddison LCAP 3/18/1999 OBERLIN -- Funeral services for Eddison Artis, 66, of Church Point will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20, in True Faith Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in the Derod Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Artis died at 10:39 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 1999, in his residence. AVERY, Thomas T. LCAP 3/3/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Thomas Tildon Avery, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 5, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will bein Beauregard Cemetery. Mr. Avery died Monday, March 1, 1999, in an automobile accident near DeRidder. BAGLEY, Robert A. LCAP 3/12/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Robert A. Bagley, 77, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 13, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Revs. Lonnie Gothrup and David Gunter will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Bagley died Wednesday, March 10, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of St. Joe, Ark., and a resident of Sulphur, he was a World War II veteran, serving in the 1st Infantry Division in Germany. He was owner and operator of Bagley's Grocery for 21 years. He also worked for Lockwood Forestry of DeRidder as a logger and was a farmer for 15 years. Survivors include two sons, Thomas Bagley of Bridge City, Texas and Chuck Bagley of DeQuincy; two daughters, Rose Ann Bagley of Sulphur and Verna Walding of Carlyss; one brother, Roy Bagley of Newberry Springs, Calif.; two sisters, Linda Kenny of Warne, N.C., and Sarah Magness of Little Rock, Ark.; eight grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the International Rett Syndrome Association, 9121 Piscataway Road Suite 2-B, Clinton, MA 20735, the family said. BAILEY, Sammy D. LCAP 3/2/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Sammy D. Bailey, 73, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 2, in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. The Revs. J.N. Foreman and Wayne Kite will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Mr. Bailey died at 4:40 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Sugartown, he had lived in the area most of his life. He was a Navy veteran and retired from Civil Service at Fort Polk. He was a member of First Baptist Church in DeRidder and F&AM 271 Lodge in DeRidder. Survivors include his wife, Micky Bailey of DeRidder; two daughters, Janet Dollar of College Station, Texas and Renee Jones of DeRidder; one brother, Roy A. Bailey of Oklahoma City, Okla. and three grandchildren. BAILEY, Samuel LCAP 3/1/1999 Funeral arrangements for Samuel Bailey, 73, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder. He died Sunday in a Lake Charles hospital. BALL, Evelyn LCAP 3/10/1999 Funeral arrangements for Evelyn Ball, 77, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. BALL, Evelyn W. LCAP 3/11/1999 Funeral services for Evelyn W. Ball, 77, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 12, in Mount Calvary Baptist Church. The Rev. E.L. Garner will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Friday in the church. Mrs. Ball died Tuesday, March 9, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Winnfield, she had lived in Lake Charles for 61 years. Survivors include three sons, Lucion M. Ball, Gladwin W. Ball and Reginald M. Ball; one daughter, Brenda B. Brown; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. BALLARD, Mary M., Mrs. LCAP 3/21/1999 JACKSON, Miss. -- Funeral services for Mrs. Mary M. Ballard, 88, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 22, in Lake Wood Memorial Park. Burial will be in Lake Wood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 2-9 p.m. today in Hixson Funeral Home in Moss Bluff. Mrs. Ballard died Friday, March 19, 1999, in Moss Bluff. A native of Mississippi, she lived in Moss Bluff and was a member of First Baptist Church in Moss Bluff. She was a licensed practical nurse and a member of the LPN Nurses Association and the Eastern Star. Survivors include one son, James M. Ballard of Moss Bluff; six grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. BALLARD, Mary LCAP 3/20/1999 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral arrangements for Mary Ballard, 88, will be announced by Hixon Funeral Home. She died Friday in Moss Bluff. BARBER, Vynessie LCAP 3/4/1999 Funeral arrangements for Vynessie Barber, 97, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. BARBER, Vynessie Lee LCAP 3/5/1999 Funeral services for Vynessie Lee Barber, 97, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 5, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. W.H. Yarbrough will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Barber died at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Jacksonville, Fla., and had lived in Mountain View, Calif., for many years before moving to Lake Charles several years ago. She was a member of Assembly of God in Sunnyvale, Calif. Survivors include four daughters, Emma Hagar of Lake City, Fla., Blanche Slaydon and Vynessie Sellars, both of Westlake, and Georgia Fink of Lake Shasta, Calif.; four sons, George Johns of Fernindina Beach, Fla., Leon Johns of Sulphur, William Johns of Mittie and Albert Johns of Beaumont, Texas; one brother, Luell Pringle of Sulphur; 35 grandchildren; 87 great-grandchildren; and 55 great-great-grandchildren. BEARD, Clare S. LCAP 3/17/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Clare Scanlan Beard, 91, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 18, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. The Rev. Mike Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Beard died Tuesday, March 16, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of New Orleans, she was a resident of Lake Charles, a member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral and the Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include three sons, Alonzo J. Beard and Floyd P. Beard, both of Lake Charles, and Harold J. Beard of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Mary Ellen Leggio of New Orleans; one brother, Edward Scanlan of New Orleans; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made with Masses, the family said. BELL infant LCAP 3/2/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Devante Xvershun Bell, infant son of Brandon Rogers and Ashely Bell, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 2, in First Church of God in Christ. The infant died Friday, Feb. 26, 1999, in a Houston hospital. BELL, Devante X. LCAP 3/1/1999 DeQuincy -- Visitation for Devante Xvershun Bell, infant son of Brandon Rogers and Ashely Bell, will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, March 1, in Snider Funeral Home. The Bell infant died Friday, Feb. 26, 1999, in a Houston hospital. BENNETT, Clara J. LCAP 3/11/1999 SIMPSON -- Funeral services for Clara Mae Jackson Bennett, 78, will be at 4 p.m. today, March 11, in Simpson Baptist Church. Burial will be in Pine Island Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Bennett died Wednesday, March 10, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. BENOIT, Lydia, Mrs. LCAP 3/2/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lydia Benoit, 88, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 4, from the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Istre Cemetery near Morse under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Benoit died at 10:40 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999, in a Jennings care center. BENOIT, Lovenia T. LCAP 3/28/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Lovenia 'Peank" Touchet Benoit, 68, of Hathaway, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 29, from Immaculate Conception Church. The Rev. Oris Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation begins at 10:30 a.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary. Mrs. Benoit died at 7:20 a.m. Saturday, March 27, 1999, in a Jeff Davis care center. A native of Lowry, she was a resident of Hathaway. Survivors include her husband, James A. Benoit; two sons, Roy Allen Benoit of Farmersville and Henry Adam Benoit of Jennings; one daughter, Mrs. Harris (Doris) Chaisson of Hathaway; one brother, Adam Touchet of Sulphur; two sisters, Mrs. Wilfred (Lorena) Holden of Pine Prairie and Mrs. Larry (Wilmer Ann) Cain of Hackberry; and her mother, Mrs. Lucy Touchet of Hackberry. BENTON, Elsie Mae LCAP 3/5/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Elsie Mae Benton, 71, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 7, in Hopewell Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Benton died at 11:40 a.m. Thursday, March 4, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. BENTON, Cathryn LCAP 3/16/1999 Funeral arrangements for Cathryn Benton, 74, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in Las Vegas. BENTON, Cathryn LCAP 3/18/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Cathryn Benton, 74, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 19, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Linda Hopkins will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Benton died at 10:45 p.m. Saturday, March 13, 1999, in a Las Vegas hospital. She lived in Lake Charles most of her life and moved to Las Vegas three years ago. She retired as bookkeeper for Enterprise Pharmacy after 25 years of service. While a resident of Las Vegas, she was a volunteer worker at Valley Hospital. She was a member of First Christian Church. Survivors include one daughter, Ginger Consigney of Las Vegas; two brothers, C.A. and Larry Williams, both of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. BENTON, Elsie Mae LCAP 3/7/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Elsie Mae Benton, 71, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 7, in Hopewell Baptist Church. The Revs. Bob Colquette and William Kelly Harper will officiate. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. There will be an Eastern Star graveside service. Visitation is 8 a.m.-noon in the funeral home and from 12:30 p.m. in the church. Mrs. Benton died at 11:40 p.m. Thursday, March 4, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. She was a native of DeRidder and a retired assistant manager for Sears. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 210 and of Hopewell Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Praznik of Katy, Texas, and Sandra Branham of Dry Creek; one son, Bobby Benton of Dry Creek; her mother, Louella Miers of Dry Creek; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. BERTRAND, Russell, Mrs. LCAP 3/31/1999 BASILE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Russell Bertrand, 53, will be at 1 p.m. today, March 31, from St. Augustine Catholic Church. The Rev. Ken Domingue will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation began at 1 p.m. Tuesday. A rosary was recited Tuesday. Mrs. Bertrand died at 11:30 p.m. Monday, March 29, 1999, in her residence. Survivors include her husband; four sons, David Wayne Bertrand, Daniel Paul Bertrand and Anthony Jude Bertrand, all of Basile, and Kevin Joseph Bertrand of Morgan City; two daughters, Mrs. Jim (Angie) McGehee of Basile and Mrs. Lucas (Christine) Marks of Opelousas; four sisters, Mrs. Marjorie Bergeron, Mrs. Joyce Christ and Mrs. Betty Veronie, all of Basile, and Mrs. Mable Bertrand of Sulphur; and 15 grandchildren. BERTRAND, Artis L., Mrs. LCAP 3/3/1999 MORSE -- Funeral services for Artis Landry Bertrand, 80, will be at 3 p.m. today, March 3, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Pousson will officiate. Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Lyons Point under the direction of Geesey Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Tuesday. Mrs. Bertrand died at 2:50 p.m. Monday, March 1, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. She was a salesman for World Book Encyclopedias. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Ladies Altar Society and the Ladies Rosary Group. Survivors include her husband, Ites "Black" Bertand; one son, Stacie Bertrand of Crowley; three daughters, Rebecca Bertrand Waltrip of Jennings, Geraldine "Gerry" Wright of Lake Charles, and Rachel Rizzuto of Gueydan; two sisters, Mrs. Dewey "Letha" Vincent of Lyons Point and Mrs. Hazel Henry of Morse; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. BERTRAND, T-Joe LCAP 3/13/1999 WINNIE, Texas -- Funeral services for T-Joe Bertrand, 60, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 15, from St. Louis Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery under direction of Broussard's Mortuary. Visitation will begin at noon todaym with a rosary at 7 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Bertrand died Friday, March 12, 1999, in a Winnie hospital. Survivors include his wife, Judy Bertrand; one son, Larry Bertrand of Winnie; four daughters, Connie Myers of Winnie, and Dana Langley, Darla Bertrand and Carla Bertrand, all of Hamshire; one brother, Eugene Bertrand of Winnie; four sisters, Anna Mae Trahan of Winnie, Rosa Mae Jagneaux of Beaumont, Texas, and Agnes Paul and Jane Newman, both of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. BEVIL, Helen H. LCAP 3/20/1999 KENTWOOD -- Funeral services for Helen Harter Bevil, 85, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 20, in McKneely Funeral Home. The Revs. Darwin G. Enicks and Mike Howard will officiate. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. Visitation is from noon. Mrs. Bevil died at 9:40 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 1999, in a Kentwood care center. She was a member of the Westlake First Church of the Nazarene and a licensed practical nurse in the Lake Charles area. Survivors include two sons, Harold Harter of Kentwood and Michael Harter of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Betty Harter Simon of Lake Charles; two brothers, Robert E. Appel of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa and Harold F. Appel of Burlington, Iowa; one sister, Clara Widmer of Mt. Pleasant; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. BLACKBURN, Nelda H. LCAP 3/22/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Nelda Hinds Blackburn, 77, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Sunday in DeQuincy. BLACKBURN, Nelda H. LCAP 3/23/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Nelda Hinds Blackburn, 77, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 23, in Grace Church, formerly All Saints Episcopal. The Revs. George Lee Glass and George L. Glass Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-11:30 a.m. in the funeral home and from noon in the church. Mrs. Blackburn died Sunday, March 21, 1999, in DeQuincy. A native of Houston and resident of DeQuincy, she attended First Baptist Church of DeQuincy and Grace Church of DeRidder. She retired from Missouri Pacific Railroad in 1986 after 30 years of service. Survivors include three sons, James F. Blackburn Jr. of Selmer, Tenn., Donald P. Blackburn of Baton Rouge and Charles M. Blackburn of DeQuincy; one sister, Maureen Hinds Hammer of League City, Texas; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. BLAND, Davis D. Sr. LCAP 3/3/1999 SHREVEPORT -- Funeral services for Davis Duncan Bland Sr., 89, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 4, in Centuries Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Joe Griffin will officiate. Interment will be at Centuries Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today. Mr. Bland died Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A long-time resident of Shreveport, he moved to Lake Charles in 1986. He was a machinist for the Texas and Pacific Railroad for 46 years until he retired in 1974. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Eugenia Woods Bland; one son, Davis D. Bland Jr. of Shreveport; one daughter, Carol Foxworth of Pasadena, Texas; one brother, Tyler H. Bland of Mobile, Ala.; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. BLOUNT, Edward R. Sr. LCAP 3/4/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Edward Reginald Blount Sr., 77, will be at 7 p.m. Friday, March 5, in Greater Hayes A.M.E. Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mr. Blount died at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, in his residence. BOLGIANO, Jennie LCAP 3/22/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Jennie Bolgiano, 94, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Leesville Cemetery. Ms. Bolgiano died Sunday, March 21, 1999, in Leesville. BONINI, Ruth G. LCAP 3/10/1999 PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. &emdash; Memorial services for Ruth Gordon Bonini, 89, of Scottsdale, Ariz., will be held at a future date, at St. Barnabas of the Desert Episcopal Church under direction of Messinger Mortuary and Chapel. Mrs. Bonini died Friday, March 5, 1999, in Scottsdale. A native of Lake Charles, she moved to Arizona 26 years ago. She was a pharmacy owner and a member of All Saints of the Desert Episcopal Church in Sun City, Ariz. Survivors include one daughter, JoAnne LaRavia Ellwood of Scottsdale; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. BOSWELL, Jason P. LCAP 3/28/1999 Funeral arrangements for Jason Paul Boswell, 22, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Friday in Kingston, Wash. BOSWELL, Jason P. LCAP 3/31/1999 Funeral services for Jason Paul Boswell, 22, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ellis LeBouef will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Boswell died Friday, March 26, 1999, in Kingston, Wash. He was a native of Lake Charles. He was a 1994 graduate of Barbe High School. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include his brother, Bryan Boswell of Lake Charles; four sisters, Lauren and Boswell and Christi and Amber Weeks, all of Lake Charles; his father and stepmother, Jonathan and Kathy Boswell of Lake Charles; his mother, Pamela Justice of Lake Charles; his paternal grandmother, Pauline Boswell of Lake Charles; and his maternal grandmother, Euna Mae Justice of Opelousas. BOURQUE, Houston LCAP 3/2/1999 Funeral services for Houston "Blackie" Bourque, 74, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 3, from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. The Rev. Jace Eskind will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 5:30 p.m. and 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mr. Bourque died at 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Kaplan, he lived in Lake Charles for 45 years. He served in the Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He worked at the garage for Gulf States Utilities for 20 years. He was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Eula Bourque; two sons, Blain Bourque of Lake Charles and Gerald Bourque of Mineola, Texas; three daughters, Linda Tarver of Sheridan, Wyo., Donna Bourque of Baton Rouge and Judy Patterson of Sulphur; two brothers, Wilton Bourque of Abbeville and Clenis Bourque of Kaplan; one sister, Bernice Landry of Vinton; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. BOYD, Bobbie R. LCAP 3/5/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Bobbie Ray Boyd, 61, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 6, in Thompson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Community Cemetery in Oakdale. She died Wednesday, March 3, 1999, in her residence. BOYD, Bobbie LCAP 3/4/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Bobbie Boyd will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in her residence. BRANTLEY, Clements LCAP 3/14/1999 LECOMPTE -- Funeral services for Clements Brantley, 78, of Elizabeth, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 15, in the First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens of Alexandria. Mrs. Brantley died Saturday, March 13, in a Lecompte care center. BRANTLEY, Clements LCAP 3/14/1999 LECOMPTE -- Funeral services for Clements Brantley, 78, of Elizabeth, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 15, in the First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens of Alexandria. Mrs. Brantley died Saturday, March 13, in a Lecompte care center. BROUSSARD, Melvin J. LCAP 3/17/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Melvin Joseph Broussard, 67, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 18, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Decoteau will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Broussard died Monday, March 15, 1999, in Lake Charles. He was a native of Sulphur. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War and a member of VFW Post 8107 and the American Legion. He was a retired Olin Chemical Co. worker. He was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Broussard of Sulphur; two sons, Michael Broussard of Starks and Thomas Broussard of Sulphur; two daughters, Joan Elizabeth Provost and Cynthia Joyce Couvillion, both of Sulphur; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. BROUSSARD, Melvin J. LCAP 3/16/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Melvin Joseph Broussard, 67, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Monday in Lake Charles. BROUSSARD, Ira O. LCAP 3/4/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Ira Ozy Broussard, 81, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 5, in Hixson Funeral Home on Ruth Street. The Rev. Mark Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Friday. Mr. Broussard died Tuesday, March 2, 1999, in Sulphur. A lifelong resident of Choupique, he retired from Firestone after 39 years of service as a supervisor, during which time he started new plant operations in South Hampton, England, and Rio de Janeiro. He was a member of Olivet Baptist Church and an ordained deacon, and he had served as treasurer for First Baptist for 28 years. He was a past member of the Rotary Club. Survivors include his wife, Jane Broussard of Sulphur; one son, Ira Broussard Jr. of Dickinson, Texas; four daughters, Mrs. Charles (Pamela) Vincent of Sulphur, Mrs. Frank (Peggy) Taylor of Sulphur, Mrs. Mark (Dee) Schexnailder of Sulphur and Janelle Jones of Lake Charles; one brother, Melvin L. Broussard of Sulphur; one sister, Mrs. Wilber (Yvonne) Biven of Lake Charles; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. BROUSSARD, A. Gerard LCAP 3/4/1999 MARKSVILLE -- Funeral services for A. Gerard Broussard, 81, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 5, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial with full military rites will be in Church Cemetery No. 1 under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Marksville. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m.; and from 10:15 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mr. Broussard died Tuesday, March 2, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A lifelong resident of Marksville, he was a graduate of Marksville High School. He earned his master's degree from LSU and became an Avoyelles Parish teacher and later principal of Marksville High. He was a USAA veteran of World War II, serving in Europe, and a former town councilman. He was a member of the Catholic Church and the American Legion. Survivors include one son, Louis Edwards of Westlake; one daughter, Charlotte Gray of Patterson; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. BROWN, Theresa C. LCAP 3/26/1999 OPELOUSAS -- Funeral services for Theresa Comeaux Brown, 92, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 27, in Morning Star Baptist Church in Opelousas. Burial will be in Myrtle Grove Cemetery under the direction of Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas. Mrs. Comeaux died at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. BROWN, Iris A. LCAP 3/6/1999 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Mrs. Iris Marie Abraham Brown will be at 10 a.m. today, March 6, from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of H.G. Raphael and Sons Funeral Home. Mrs. Brown died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999, in San Francisco, Calif. BROWNE, W. Ted LCAP 3/6/1999 Funeral services for Wallace Theodore "W. Ted" Browne, 73, will be at 1 p.m. today, March 6, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Browne died at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 1999, in an Oberlin care facility. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a Naval Air Corps veteran and a member of the aircraft carrier USS Midway on its maiden cruise. He attended officers' training at Milsaps College in Jackson, Miss. A graduate of LaGrange High School, he was a member of the boxing, field and football teams. He also attended McNeese Junior College. A self-employed real estate and insurance broker, he also worked for the Louisiana Tax Commission as an appraiser of real property. He established the City of Lake Charles Real Estate Division under Mayor Bill Boyer and served on the Lake Charles Traffic Commission during Mayor Alfred Roberts' administration. He was appointed to the Governor's Commission for Veterans' Affairs, services 12 years under Governors Jimmy Davis and John McKeithen. He was a paid-up-for-life member and served in various offices of American Legion Post 1 (once a "Son of the Legion") and of the 40 et 8. He was a member of VFW Post 2130 and the Military Order of Cooties and was founder, past commander and past state vice commander of American Veterans of World War II (Amvets) Anderson-Petty Post 32. He was a member of the committee that initiated the building of the Louisiana Veterans Home in Jackson. He was a master mason of L.C. Lodge 165. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Watson Browne of Lake Charles; one son, Wallace Wayne Browne of Sulphur; four daughters, Trisha Anne Thibodeaux, Rhonda Lynn Trahan and Robin Theda Comeaux, all of Lake Charles, and Kevin Lynn Wright of Pasadena, Texas; three sisters, Marjorie B. Miller, Sybil B. Merry and Dorothy B. Arnaud, all of Lake Charles; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the donor's charity of choice, the family said. BROWNE, W. Ted LCAP 3/5/1999 Funeral services for Wallace Theodore "W. Ted" Browne will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 6, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Browne died at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 1999, in an Oberlin care facility. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a Naval Air Corps veteran and a member of the aircraft carrier USS Midway on its maiden cruise. He attended officers' training at Milsaps College in Jackson, Miss. A graduate of LaGrange High School, he was a member of the boxing, track and field and football teams. He also attended McNeese Junior College. A self-employed insurance broker, he also worked for the Louisiana Tax Commission as an appraiser of real property. He established the City of Lake Charles Real Estate Division under Mayor Bill Boyer and served on the Lake Charles Traffic Commission during Mayor Alfred Roberts' administration. He was appointed to the Governor's Commission for Veterans' Affairs, services 12 years under Govs. Jimmy Davis and John McKeithen. He was a paid-up-for-life member and served in various offices of American Legion Post 1 (once a "Son of the Legion") and of the 40 et 8. He was a member of VFW Post 2130 and the Military Order of Cooties and was founder, past commander and past state vice commander of World War II (Amvets) Anderson-Petty Post 32. He was a member of the committee that initiated the building of the Louisiana Veterans Home in Jackson. He was a master mason of L.C. Lodge 165. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Watson Browne of Lake Charles; one son, Wallace Wayne Browne of Sulphur; four daughters, Trisha Anne Thibodeaux, Rhonda Lynn Trahan and Robin Theda Comeaux, all of Lake Charles, and Kevin Lynn Wright of Pasadena, Texas; three sisters, Marjorie B. Miller, Sybil B. Merry and Dorothy B. Arnaud, all of Lake Charles; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the donor's charity of choice, the family said. BRUNO, Edna Bruno LCAP 3/1/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Edna Bruno, 93, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 1, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles Soileau will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mrs. Bruno died Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of Welsh, she was a resident of Vinton. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include four daughters, Estelle J. McCarthy of Fort Worth, Texas, Jennie Lee Falgout of Lake Charles, Muriel Guidry of Maplewood and Janet Breaux of Vinton; two brothers, Arsene Benoit of Mississippi and Robert Benoit of Vinton; four sisters, Laura Bahnsen, Aline Fontenot and Louise McCall, all of Vinton and Ruth Mooney of New Iberia; 19 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. BUCKLEY, Paul LCAP 3/12/1999 Funeral services for Paul "Polo" Buckley, 67, of Iowa will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 13, in Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. The Rev. Lawrence Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Buckley died Saturday, March 6, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Jackson, Miss., he had lived in Lake Charles area for 46 years. He retired from Firestone Bridgestone Rubber Company after 39 years. He was a member of New Faith Baptist Church where he was a deacon and was in the Male Chorus. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Florence "Maxie" Buckley of Iowa; one daughter, Rachel Thibodeaux of Lake Charles; three brothers, John, Willie Ray and Arthur Ray Buckley, all of Lake Charles; two sisters, Letha Pearl Jones of Lake Charles and Gertrude Toney of Columbus, Miss.; and three grandchildren. BUCKLEY, Paul LCAP 3/7/1999 Funeral arrangements for Paul Buckley, 66, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital. BUDWINE, Annie Bell, Mrs. LCAP 3/26/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Annie Bell Budwine, 52, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 5:23 p.m. Thursday in her residence. BUDWINE, Annie C., Mrs. LCAP 3/28/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Bell Ceasar Budwine, 52, of 900 East St. will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, in the Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Alvie Young will officiate. Burial will be in Edgerly Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles. A wake will be from 6 p.m. Monday in the church. Mrs. Budwine died at 5:23 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 1999, in her residence. A native of Ged, she had lived in Vinton most of her life. She was a member of the Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church where she was a member of the Sunday School Department, a Sunday school teacher, a missionary and a director of the Missionary Department. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Budwine Sr.; five sons, Donald R. Simpson and Mark Anthony Budwine, both of Vinton, Kenneth and Lucias Budwine Sr., both of Orange, Texas, and Jimmy Louis Budwine Jr. of Beaumont, Texas; and 12 grandchildren. BURKS, Margaret C. LCAP 3/31/1999 MERRYVILLE -- Funeral services for Margaret C. Burks, 72, of Plano, Texas, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 1, in First Baptist Church. The Revs. Jack Brady and Lyndon Longoria will officiate. Burial will be in Meadows Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mrs. Burks died Sunday, March 28, 1999, in the Mesquite, Texas, hospital. She was a resident of Heritage Park Nursing Center in Plano and had lived in Merryville until 1992. She was a switchboard operator at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder for several years and was a receptionist at Merryville General Hospital. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Wylie, Texas, and was a past member of Merryville First Baptist Church and Beckwith Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Delmier O. Burks of Wylie; one daughter, Martha B. Roberts of Garland, Texas; one son, Steven D. Burks of Plano; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. CAMERON Infant LCAP 3/21/1999 Graveside services for Collin Sharpe Cameron, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Suzanne) Cameron will be at 10:30 a.m. today, March 21, in Consolata Cemetery. The Rev. Jace Eskind will officiate. Burial will be under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. The infant died at 12:44 a.m. Friday, March 19, 1999, in a local hospital. Survivors are his parents; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George H. (Barbara) Cameron; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Naquin of Youngsville; paternal great-grandparent, P.A. "Pap" and Jimmie Dean of Colfax; and maternal great-grandmother, Albertine LeBlanc of New Iberia. CANTER, Bess H. LCAP 3/8/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Bess H. Canter, 80, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 8 in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery. Mr. Canter died Saturday, March 6, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. CHIASSON, John B. LCAP 3/8/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for John B. Chiasson, 81, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 8 from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles Soileau will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. A rosary was said Sunday evening. Mr. Chiasson died Friday, March 5, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Vinton. He was a retired electrician and a member of the IBEW 479 in Beaumont, Texas. After retiring, he spent his time in his woodwork shop. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Dolan Chiasson; four sons, John M. and Richard A. Chiasson, both of Houston; Thomas W. Chiasson of Bridge City, Texas; and Justin A. Chiasson of Vinton; three daughters, Veronica Leger of Vinton, Cathrine Jordan of Orange, Texas, and Jamie Simon of Vinton; one brother, Orby Chiasson of Orange; three sisters, Mable Chapman of Sulphur, Fannie Guidry of Vinton and Naida Dugas of Westlake; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to Our Lady School in Sulphur, St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vinton or charity of choice, the family said. CHIASSON, John B. LCAP 3/6/1999 Funeral arrangements for John B. Chiasson, 81, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. CLARK, Adrian L. LCAP 3/19/1999 PINEVILLE -- Funeral services for Adrian Leon Clark, 81, of Holloway will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, in Hixson Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hickory Grove Cemetery in Holloway. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Clark died Thursday, March 18, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a retired engineer for Missouri-Pacific Railroad with 30 years of service. He was owner and operator of Clark Logging Company in Newton, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Lillian Yvonne Clark of Newton, Texas; six sons, Adrian Leon Clark Jr. of Houma, Michael Clark of Houston, Lucien G. Clark of Lake Charles, Darryl W. Clark of Newton, Wendell L. Clark of Bon Weir and Jeffery D. Clark of DeRidder; three daughters, Marie I. Hutch of Metairie, Adriana Dent of Ft. Valley, Ga. and Jana Lynn Clark of DeRidder; three brothers, Lewis Clark of Calumet, Okla., Robert Clark of Pineville and Curtis Clark of Albuquerque, N.M.; two sisters, Fredien Lortz of Sapulpa, Okla. and Odessa Schrock of Holloway; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. CLARK, Julius LCAP 3/5/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Julius Clark, 82, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. He died Thursday in DeQuincy. CLARK, Julius M. Jr. LCAP 3/6/1999 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Julius M. Clark Jr., 82, will be at 1 p.m. today, March 6, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Bob Colquette will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Clark died Thursday, March 4, 1999, in a DeQuincy hospital. A native of Amarillo, Texas, he lived in DeQuincy most of his life. He was a World War II Army veteran receiving numerous awards including four Bronze Battle Stars. He was a member of Northside Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Connie Clark; two sons, Julius M. Clark III of Zachary and Roger M. Clark of Pasadena, Texas; one daughter, Lilly Viola Burmaster of LaPorte, Texas; one brother, James Edwin Clark of Conway, Ark.; one sister, Vera Ewers of Shepherd, Texas; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. CLASSEN, Agnes F. LCAP 3/19/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Agnes F. Classen, 87, of Montezuma, Kan., will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 21, in Highland Mennonite Church. The Revs. Duane Smith, Chester Johnson, Orie Schmidt and Larry Schmidt will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Mennonite Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, in the funeral home; and from 12:30 p.m. Sunday in the church. Mrs. Classen died Tuesday, March 16, 1999, in Montezuma. A native of Meade, Kan., she lived in DeRidder from 1953 to 1992. She lived in western Kansas until her death. She was a member of the Church of God in Christ Mennonite. Survivors include eight sons, Edwin Classen of Montezuma, Leo Ralph Classen of Macon, Miss., Aldo Ray Classen of Greeley, Colo., John Ronald Classen of Moundridge, Kan., Larry R. Classen of Shreveport and Harry R., Henry Loren and Donald Lee Classen, all of DeRidder; six sisters, Mrs. Corny K. (Mary) Isaac, Mrs. John K. (Elizabeth) Isaac and Mrs. Pete M. (Katherine) Friesen, all of Meade, Mrs. Edd R.C. (Sara) Classen and Anna Jantz, both of Hesston, Kan., and Mrs. Herman (Eva) Rumpel of Hutchison, Kan.; 29 grandchildren; and 53 great-grandchildren. CLASSEN, Agnes LCAP 3/17/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Agnes Classen, 87, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in Montezuma, Kan. CLEMENT, Eufelia LCAP 3/25/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Eufelia Clement, 88, of Creole will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday in a Sulphur care facility. CLEMENT, Eufelia P., Mrs. LCAP 3/26/1999 CREOLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Eufelia P. Clement, 88, will be at 1 p.m. today, March 26, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be 8 a.m.-noon in the funeral home. Mrs. Clement died at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 1999, in a Sulphur care facility. A native of Creole, she had lived in the Lake Charles-Westlake area for the past 28 years. She was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, John C. and Ojust Clement, both of Vinton; one daughter, Yvonne Venable of Westlake; 18 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren. COE, Richard Sr. LCAP 3/11/1999 Funeral arrangements for Richard Coe Sr., 92, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday in a local care center. COE, Richard Sr. LCAP 3/12/1999 Funeral services for Richard Coe Sr., 92, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 12, in Johnson Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Mr. Coe died at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 1999, in a local care center. COLE, Deryl W. LCAP 3/16/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Deryl Wayne Cole, 57, will be at 1 p.m. today, March 16, in Rush Funeral Home. The Revs. Jimmy Bloodsworth and Roger Marcus and Elder Wilburn Perkins will officiate. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Cole died at 7:50 p.m. Sunday, March 14, in an Alexandria hospital. A lifelong resident of Oakdale, he worked for Joe Chenevert Logging Contractor and was a member of Local 692 of Baton Rouge. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Nevelene Bloodsworth Cole of Oakdale; one son, Danny Farris of Lake Charles; one stepson, Chad Stanley of Oakdale; six daughters, Tina Elkins, Tonya Tilton, Teresa Monk, Toni Cole and Tara Cole, all of Oakdale, and Tammy McDaniel of Plainview; one stepdaughter, Donna Lambert of Beaumont, Texas; two brothers, Larry Thompson of Alexandria and George Cole of Grant; two sisters, Kathy Thompson Bruce of Pineville and Evelyn Cole Strother of Elizabeth;16 grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren. COMBRE, Eric J. LCAP 3/9/1999 Funeral services for Eric Jerome Combre, 26, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 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 2-6 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Combre died Monday, March 8, 1999, in a Houston hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He attended CARC Hope Center, Hamilton Elementary and Pearl Watson Elementary. Survivors include two brothers, Warren H. Combre Jr. and Marcus J. Combre, both of Lake Charles; three sisters, Susan A., Charlotte A. and Marsha M. Combre, all of Atlanta, Ga.; his mother, Gloria B. Combre of Lake Charles; and his maternal grandmother, Mildred Syas of Lake Charles. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the Calcasieu Association of Retarted Citizens, the family said. COMEAUX, Shelia LCAP 3/18/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Shelia Comeaux, 36, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 8:01 a.m. Wednesday in a Lafayette hospital. COMEAUX, E.G., Mrs. LCAP 3/31/1999 MORGAN CITY -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. E.G. "Tootsie" Comeaux, 89, will be announced by Twin-City Funeral Home of Morgan City. She died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Oakdale hospital. COMEAUX, Lucille P. LCAP 3/6/1999 KAPLAN - Funeral services for Lucille Picheloup Comeaux, 87, will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 8, from Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. The Rev. Donavan J. Labbe will officiate. Burial will be in Kaplan Cemetery under direction of Vincent Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Comeaux died at 7:45 p.m. Thursday, March 4, 1999, in a Kaplan care center. A resident of Kaplan, she was a retired school teacher who served Vermilion Parish schools for more than 35 years. Survivors include one son, Dr. J.L. Comeaux of New Iberia; one daughter, Marguerite C. Marceaux of Lake Charles; one brother, James Picheloup of New Iberia; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. COMEAUX, Joseph K., Sr. LCAP 3/15/1999 Iota - Funeral services for Joseph Kirby Comeaux, Sr., 81, will be at 3 p.m. today, March 15, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. David Broussard will officiate. Interment will be in St. Joseph Mausoleum under the direction of Geesey Ferguson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 am. A rosary was said Sunday evening. Mr. Comeaux died at 8:37 pm Saturday, March 13, 1999, in a Crowley care center. He retired as land supervisor with Louisiana Irrigation and Mill Co. After more than 40 years of service. He was also a long time manager of Iota chapters of the American Legion, V.F.W., and Knights of Columbus. He raised sheep, cattle, other farm animals, rice, soybeans and maize. Survivors include his wife, Lottie Foret Comeaux; one son, Joseph Kirby Comeaux Jr. of Lake Charles; three daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Carolyn) Vyvial of Rosenburg, Texas and Mrs. Mitchell (Helen)Monic and Mrs. Maurice (JoAnn) Prescott, both of Lake Charles; one brother, James David "Jay" Comeaux of Slidell; one sister, Mrs. Melvin (Eula Mae) Portie of Sulphur; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. CONNER, Paul A. LCAP 3/31/1999 CREOLE -- Funeral arrangements for Paul A. Conner, 61, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in a Lake Charles hospital. COOK, Marjorie B. LCAP 3/25/1999 ANACOCO -- Funeral services for Marjorie Ruth Blackwell Cook, 64, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 25, in First Baptist Church of Anacoco. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Cook died Tuesday, March 23, 1999, in her residence. CORBELLO, Billy Ray LCAP 3/11/1999 LACASSINE -- Funeral services for Billy Ray Corbello, 48, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 12, from St. John Catholic Church. The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Corbello died Tuesday, March 9, 1999, in a Texas hospital. A native of Jennings, he lived in Bell City before living for 28 years in Texas. He was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Cecile Corbello; three daughters, Renee Cyr and Monique and Juliet Corbello, all of Houston; one sister, Roxanne Coleman of Houston; one brother, Bill B. Corbello of Timpson, Texas; his mother, Eola Corbello of Houston; and two grandchildren. CORBELLO, Roger D. Sr. LCAP 3/25/1999 Funeral services for Roger D. Corbello Sr., 49, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 26, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jace Eskind will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 7:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Corbello died at about 11 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 1999, in his residence. He was a native of and had lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. He was a construction supervisor with U.S. Embassies throughout the world. Survivors include two sons, Roger D. Corbello Jr. and Christopher Wayne Corbello, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Roland Corbello of Lake Charles; four sisters, Karen Bryant and Phyllis LeBlanc, both of Lake Charles, and Glenda Bodin and Paula Corbello, both of Moss Bluff; his mother, Mary Vivian Corbello of Lake Charles; maternal grandmother, Azelina Thibodeaux of Lake Charles; and one granddaughter. CORMIER, Ethel Mae LCAP 3/17/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Ethel Mae Cormier, 79, will be at 1 p.m. today, March 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lee Perkins will officiate. Burial will be in Cormier Cemetery in Toomey-Starks. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mrs. Cormier died Tuesday, March 16, 1999. She was a native of Crowley and a resident of Vinton. Survivors include her husband, Louis Edward Cormier of Sulphur; one daughter, Dorothy Girlinghouse of Vinton; one sister, Allie Mae Theriot of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. COX, Kevin B. LCAP 3/11/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Kevin Brandon Cox, 19, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 12, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert White will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Friday. Mr. Cox died Tuesday, March 9, 1999, in Westlake. A 1997 graduate of Sulphur High School, he played football for four years, was a letterman, a member of the speech team and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He was a senior class officer, a participant in Louisiana Boys State, and a recipient of the Sulphur High speech scholarship. He was the director of the Sulphur High Speech Department Spring production for two years. He was a member of First Christian Church of Sulphur, and was a student McNeese State University. Survivors include one brother, Clinton Cox of Sulphur; his parents Billy and Cynthia Cox of Sulphur; his maternal grandparents, Dick and JoAnn Godare of Sulphur; and his paternal grandparents, Thomas and Juanita Peace of Oil City. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church of Sulphur, the family said. DAIGLE, Wilbert LCAP 3/1/1999 Funeral arrangements for Wilbert Daigle, 62, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 5:05 p.m. Sunday in a Lake Charles hospital. DAIGLE, Theresa F. LCAP 3/1/1999 Funeral services for Theresa Fruge Daigle, 71, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 1, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in St. Pauls Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Sunday evening. Mrs. Daigle died Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Iota, she moved to Lake Charles in 1989 from Bell City where she lived most of her life. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church, the Ladies Altar Society and Catholic Daughters. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Daigle; three sons, Sidney P. Fruge of Bernice, J.W. Fruge of Iota and Keith A. Fruge of Beaumont, Texas; one daughter, Linda Baronet of Lake Charles; two stepsons, Kenny Daigle of Buna, Texas and Mike Daigle of Tyler, Texas; two stepdaughters, Patricia Kingston of Lake Charles and Sharon Daigle of Nederland, Texas; one brother, Emery Daigle of Lake Charles; 17 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. DAIGLE, Wilbert LCAP 3/2/1999 Funeral services for Wilbert Daigle, 62, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 2, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Revs. Keith Pellerin, Tim Goodly, Joseph Angadiath and Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Daigle died at 5:05 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Church Point, he was a graduate of Church Point High School. He lived in Lake Charles for 35 years. He was a route salesman for Evangeline Maid/Flower Bakery. He was a musician and recording artist. He was a member and Hall of Fame member of the Cajun French Music Association. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Roberta Carrier Daigle; four sons, Charles K. and Timothy K. Daigle, both of Ragley, Paul Gary Daigle of Moss Bluff and Thomas B. Daigle of Vidor, Texas; two daughters, Bridget Daigle of Carlyss and Sally Trahan of Lake Charles; three brothers, Hilary, Louis E. and Wayne Daigle, all of Lake Charles; his father, Amos A. Daigle of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. DANIELS, Robert C. Jr. LCAP 3/13/1999 MERRYVILLE -- Funeral services for Robert C. Daniels, Jr., 71, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 13, in Merryville Church of Christ. Burial will be in Merryville Cemetery. Mr. Daniels died Wednesday, March 10, 1999, in Tupelo, Miss. DANLEY, Sarah W. LCAP 3/11/1999 GLENMORA -- Funeral services for Sarah "Kitty" Wale Danley, 92, will be at 11 a.m. today, March 11, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Woodworth Cemetery. Mrs. Danley died Tuesday, March 9, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. DARTEZ, Amay I., Mrs. LCAP 3/25/1999 KAPLAN -- Funeral services for Mrs. Amay Istre Dartez, 87, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 25, from Holy Rosary Catholic Church The Rev. Donavan J. Labbee will officiate. Burial will be in Kaplan Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-11 a.m. in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. in the church. Mrs. Dartez died at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 1999, in a Welsh care center. A native of Lyons Point, she had lived in the Lake Charles area for most of her life. Survivors include two sons, Dallas John Dartez of Iowa, La., and Clanas "Jay" Dartez of Negreet; two daughters, Mae Humphrey of Iowa, La., and Jean Jordan of Smyrna, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. DAVIES, Ozite , Mrs. LCAP 3/24/1999 ELTON -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ozite Davies will be announced by Ardoin's Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a Lake Charles hospital. DAVIES, Ozite S. LCAP 3/25/1999 ELTON -- Funeral services for Ozite Smith Davies, 83, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 26, from St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Marshall Boulet will officiate. Interment will be in St. Paul Mausoleum under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Davies died at 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 1999, in a Lake Charles care center. She was a lifelong resident of Elton. Survivors include six sons, Doug, Fred and Wayne Davies, all of Lake Charles, Gary Davies of Elton, James Davies of Houston, and Glen Davies of Little Rock, Ark.; three daughters, Katherine Hosking of Houston, Cindy Hughes of Conroe, Texas and Jackie Smith of Elton; one brother, Pete Smith of Basile; one sister, Theresa Gillis of Jennings; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. DAVIS, Dorothy LCAP 3/28/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Dorothy Davis, 66, will be announced by Beauregard Funeral Home. She died Friday in Casper, Wyo. DAYLEY, Joyce LCAP 3/4/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Joyce Dayley, 69, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 6, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles Soileau will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. Dayley died Wednesday, March 3, 1999, in Vinton. A lifelong resident of Vinton, she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters of America and the American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, Fred Dayley of Vinton. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Diabetes Association, Hospice of Southwest Louisiana or St. Joseph Catholic Church of Vinton, the family said. DEVORE, C.T. LCAP 3/5/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for C.T. DeVore, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 6, in White Oaks Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery. Mr. DeVore died Wednesday, March 3, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. DICKINSON, John P. LCAP 3/28/1999 Funeral services for John Phillip Dickinson, 43, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, March 28, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dale Tatum will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Mr. Dickinson died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday, March 27, 1999, at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Barbe High School and had attended McNeese State University. He was employed as an operator at Louisiana Pigments for the last seven years. Survivors include his sister, Mrs. T-Lew (Elizabeth) Van Metre of Orange, Texas; and his mother, Mrs. Henry Allen (Frances Falls) Dickinson of Lake Charles. DODGEN, Albert LCAP 3/9/1999 OAKDALE -Funeral arrangements for Albert Dodgen will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. He died at 6:55 p.m. Monday in a Kinder care facility. DODGEN, Albert O. LCAP 3/10/1999 KINDER &emdash; Funeral services for Albert O. Dodgen, 92, of Reeves will be at 2 p.m. today, March 10, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Creel Memorial Gardens in Reeves. Mr. Dodgen died at 6:55 p.m. Monday, March 8, 1999, in a Kinder care center. DOIRON, Etta M. LCAP 3/8/1999 Funeral services for Etta Marie Doiron, 93, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 9 from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Goodley will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with Catholic Daughters at 4 p.m. and rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Ms. Doiron died Saturday, March 6, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Carencro, she lived most of her life in the Lake Charles area. She graduated in 1930 from St. Patrick's School of Nursing. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church, a 60-year honorary member of the Altar Society and a member of the Catholic Daughters Society. Survivors include one sister, Oresther West of Sulphur; and two nephews. DOLAND, Nolan W. LCAP 3/25/1999 CENTER, Texas -- Graveside services for Nolan Winfree Doland, 85, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 25, in Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center, Texas, under direction of Mangum Funeral Home. The Rev. Pat Windham will officiate. Mr. Doland died Tuesday, March 23, 1999, in a Beaumont, Texas, hospital. A native of Cameron Parish, he was a surveyor for Union Oil Company. Survivors include one daughter, Portia Cox of Beaumont; and two brothers, Everett Doland of Kerrville, Texas, and Thomas Doland of Lake Charles. DOMINO, James C. LCAP 3/31/1999 Funeral services for James C. Domino, 78, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 1, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jace Eskind will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m., with a Scripture service at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Domino died at 10:56 p.m. Monday, March 29, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Bastrop, he lived in Lake Charles for the past 32 years. He was a retired tech sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, having served in World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the VFW Post 2130, the DAV and Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, James C. and Joseph Domino, both of Lake Charles, and Tony Domino of Buras; two sisters, Lena Mae Montgomery and Mary Cockrel, both of Bastrop; one brother, Johnny Domino of Bastrop; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. DONAHOE, Marie S. LCAP 3/24/1999 CREOLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Marie S. Donahoe, 78, will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 25, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Roland Vaughn will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Donahoe died Tuesday, March 23, 1999, in her residence. A native and resident of Cameron, she was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Joseph E. (Dolores) Boudreaux of Johnson Bayou and Mrs. Charles G. (Bonnie) Theriot of Grand Chenier; one brother, James R. "Sono" Savoie of Creole; one sister, Mildred Sturlese of Lafayette; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. DONAHOE, Marie S., Mrs. LCAP 3/25/1999 CREOLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Marie S. Donahoe, 78, will be at 3 p.m. today, March 25, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Roland Vaughn will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Wednesday evening. Mrs. Donahoe died Tuesday, March 23, 1999, in her residence. A native of Johnson Bayou, she was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Joseph E. (Dolores) Boudreaux of Johnson Bayou and Mrs. Charles G. (Bonnie) Theriot of Grand Chenier; one brother, James R. "Sono" Savoie of Creole; one sister, Mildred Sturlese of Lafayette; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. DOUCET, Bobby J. LCAP 3/27/1999 Funeral services for Bobby James Doucet, 34, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 29, in Johnson Funeral Home. Monsignor Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday, in the funeral home. Mr. Doucet died Friday, March 26, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Cameron and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He worked at Lake Charles Yamaha. Survivors include two brothers, Dean Doucet of Lake Charles and Jerry Doucet of Sweetlake; one sister, Rebecca LeDoux of Sweetlake; one half sister, Candice Johnson of Moss Bluff; five stepbrothers, Jeff Duhon of Creole, Donald Fontenot of Broussard, Ronnie Fontenot of Florida, Ricky Fontenot of Houston and Rocky Fontenot of Lake Charles; two stepsisters, Melissa Day of Lake Charles and Cheryl Johnson of Moss Bluff; and his mother and stepfather, Erlene Fontenot and Jay Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; DOUCET, Bobby J. LCAP 3/27/1999 Funeral services for Bobby James Doucet, 34, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 29, in Johnson Funeral Home. Monsignor Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday, in the funeral home. Mr. Doucet died Friday, March 26, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Cameron and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He worked at Lake Charles Yamaha. Survivors include two brothers, Dean Doucet of Lake Charles and Jerry Doucet of Sweetlake; one sister, Rebecca LeDoux of Sweetlake; one half sister, Candice Johnson of Moss Bluff; five stepbrothers, Jeff Duhon of Creole, Donald Fontenot of Broussard, Ronnie Fontenot of Florida, Ricky Fontenot of Houston and Rocky Fontenot of Lake Charles; two stepsisters, Melissa Day of Lake Charles and Cheryl Johnson of Moss Bluff; and his mother and stepfather, Erlene Fontenot and Jay Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; DOYLE, Wade Doyle LCAP 3/7/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Wade Hampton Doyle, 84, of San Angelo, Texas, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a Big Spring, Texas, hospital. DOYLE, Corbert LCAP 3/7/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Corbert "Bo" Doyle, 55, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 8, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Mr. Doyle died Saturday, March 6, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. DOYLE, Wade H. LCAP 3/9/1999 DERIDDER -Funeral services for Wade Hampton Doyle, 84, of San Angelo, Texas will be at 11 a.m. today, March 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery in Oakdale. Mr. Doyle died Saturday, March 6, 1999, in Big Springs, Texas. DUGAS, Dallas P. LCAP 3/21/1999 Funeral services for Dallas Paul Dugas, 64, will be at noon, Monday, March 22, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery in Lake Arthur under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3:30-10 p.m. today with an 8 p.m. rosary and from 8-11:30 a.m. Monday. Mr. Dugas died around 5 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 1999, in his residence. A native of Gueydan, he lived in Lake Charles for the past 30 years. He was a welder, carpenter and a member of Carpenters' Local 953 for 27 years. He was U.S. Marine Corp veteran of the Korean Conflict and belonged to VFW Post 2130. Survivors include his wife, Annie Laurie Turner Dugas; one son, Larry Paul Dugas of Lake Charles; one daughter, Paula Ann Richardson of Sulphur; three brothers, Earl Dugas of Welsh, Walter Dugas of Thornwell and Chester Dugas of Iowa; six sisters, Grace Gaspard and Juanita David, both of Lake Arthur, Isabell Durrett and Lou Dugas, both of Lake Charles, Sarah Monceaux of Thornwell, and Diane Dugas, of Lake Charles; and six grandchildren. DUGAS, Caesar J. LCAP 3/28/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Caesar J. Dugas, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 29 from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Shell Beach Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Lake Arthur. Mr. Dugas died at 6:10 a.m. Saturday, March 27, 1999, at his residence. DUKE, Willie LCAP 3/26/1999 WAYNESVILLE, N.C. -- Funeral services for Willie Duke, 89, of Waynesville, N.C., will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 27, in Garrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Hensley will officiate. Burial will be in Garrett-Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Saturday. Mrs. Duke died Wednesday, March 24, 1999, in a Clyde, N.C., hospital. A native of Bellbuckle, Tenn., she formerly owned and operated Royal Palm Mattress Co. of Miami, Fla. Survivors include her husband, Charles T. Duke Sr. of Waynesville; one son, Charles T. Duke Jr. of Waynesville; one daughter, Annie R. Goodson of Lake Okeechobee, Fla.; two sisters, Clarice Crownover and Bobbie Fay Wells, both of Deckerd, Tenn.; three brothers, Albert Edwards of Blairsville, Ga., Sam Edwards of Arcadia, Fla., and Jimmy Edwards of Nashville, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association, WNC Chapter, 3 Louisiana Ave., Asheville, NC 28806, the family said. DUNLAP, Lucille H., Mrs. LCAP 3/25/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lucille Hanks Dunlap, 65, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 26, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Mrs. Dunlap died at 8:40 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 1999, in Carencro. DUPLECHINE, Wesley, Mrs. LCAP 3/13/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Wesley (Voicy Marie) Duplechine, 76, will at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 14, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a 6 p.m. Scripture service; and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Duplechine died at 5:50 a.m. Friday, March 12, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Ville Platte, she had lived in Lake Charles more than 60 years. She was a longtime member of St. Henry Catholic Church, Senior Friends, RSVP and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Survivors include one son, Randy Duplechine of Lake Charles; one daughter, Marlene Manuel of Lake Charles; one brother, Calvin Manuel of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren. DUPUIS, V.J. Sr. LCAP 3/28/1999 BREAUX BRIDGE -- Funeral services for V.J. Dupuis Sr., 70, were at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 27, from St. Bernard Catholic Church. Memorial services by the Legionnaires and Auxiliary of W.B. Williamson American Legion Post 1 of Lake Charles were at 6:30 p.m. Friday in Pellerin Funeral Home. Interment was in St. Bernard Cemetery No. 1 under the direction of Pellerin Funeral Home. Mr. Dupuis died Thursday, March 25, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. A resident of Breaux Bridge, Mr. Dupuis served in the Merchant Marines and was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 1 in Lake Charles and served on state- and national-level committees. He was a member of the Breaux Bridge Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4215, the 40/8 Honor Society of the American Legion and a past board member of the Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival Association. Survivors include his wife, Cecilia Jane Simon Dupuis; three sons, Jimmy and Terry Dupuis, both of Breaux Bridge, and Bobby Dupuis of Lafayette; two brothers, Emery Dupuis of New Orleans and John Leslie Dupuis of Sulphur; two sisters, Cookie Dupuis Alexandre of Sulphur and Connie Dupuis Romero of Baytown, Texas; and four grandchildren. EBARB, Joseph G. LCAP 3/1/1999 EBARB -- Funeral services for Joseph Glenn Ebarb, 53, of Zwolle will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 3 from St. Anns Catholic Church. The Rev. Kenneth Williams will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anns Cemetery under the direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3 p.m. Tuesday in St. Anns Catholic Church Hall. Mr. Ebarb died Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, in his residence. Survivors include four brothers, Jim Ebarb of Ringgold, Leroy Ebarb of Crossett, Ark. and Randolph and Kenneth Ebarb, both of Ebarb; three sisters, Janet Ebarb Fuselier of Moss Bluff, Cecelia Lee of Vivian and Nancy Henry of Ebarb; and his mother, Viola Ebarb of Ebarb. EDWARDS, A. Gerard LCAP 3/5/1999 MARKSVILLE -- Funeral services for A. Gerard Edwards, 81, will be at 10:30 a.m. today, March 5, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Church Cemetery No. 1 under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Marksville. Military graveside services will be conducted by Cenla Honor Guard of Marksville. Visitation is from 10:15 a.m. today in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Thursday evening. Mr. Edwards died Tuesday, March 2, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A lifelong resident of Marksville, he was a graduate of Marksville High School. He earned his master's degree from LSU and became an Avoyelles Parish teacher and later principal of Marksville High. He was a USAA veteran of World War II, serving in Europe, and a former town councilman. He was a member of the Catholic Church and the American Legion. Survivors include one son, Louis Edwards of Westlake; one daughter, Charlotte Gray of Patterson; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. ELLIOTT, Thomas C. LCAP 3/6/1999 BOSSIER CITY - Funeral services for Thomas Charles Elliott, 62, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 6, in Rose-Neath Funeral Home. Burial with full military honors will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery near Ivan. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mr. Elliott died Wednesday, March 3, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Pine Island, he retired from the Air Force as a master sergeant after 25 years of service and was an employee of Northrop Grumman. Survivors include his wife, Arleen Marie Hauck Elliott of Lake Charles; two sons, Roger Dale Elliott and Rickey Lee Elliott; three daughters, Mrs. Lance (Denise Elliott) Baldwin, Colleen Elizabeth Elliott, and Mrs. Patrick (Kathleen Marie) Cunningham Jr.; three sisters, Margaret Billson of New Orleans, Mary Eastman of Altoona, Iowa, and Linda Elliott of Bossier City; his father, Thomas F. Elliott of Benton; and seven grandchildren. FARDEECEY, Geraldine D. LCAP 3/3/1999 DALLAS, Texas -- Memorial services are pending for Geraldine Darbonne Fardeecey. The body was cremated. Mrs. Fardeecey died at 1:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 1999. A native of Elton, she had been a fashion model for many years. A fashion consultant, she was a co-owner of an apparel business in Memphis and Dallas and the owner of Peti-Toe Shoe Company in Dallas. She was an active member of the board of directors of the Southern Federation of National Lebanese Clubs, past president of the Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanese, Cedars Happiness Club. For 40 years she was active in national and local Syrian-Lebanse-American Clubs and in the North Dallas Women's Gourmet Club, in which she was an officer. An RHD Hospital volunteer, she was a member of the Texas Association of Hospital Auxiliaries Inc. and of the Apparel Mart of Dallas. Survivors include one son, Ned Andrew Fardeecey of Dallas; one daughter, Jeri Fardeecey Sheppard of Victoria, Texas; one brother, Andrew "Andy" Darbonne of Moss Bluff; one sister, Cora Belle Darbonne Koonce of New Orleans; and two grandchildren. FARRIS, Nafty G. LCAP 3/24/1999 HOUSTON -- Nafty Gerard Farris, 42, died at 4:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 1999, in a Houston hospice. There will be no services. He was born in Lake Charles and was a resident of Tulsa, Okla. He played drums with his band. Survivors include his wife, Amy Farris of Tulsa; two sisters, Paula Auclair of Middletown, Conn., and Cathy Farris of San Pedro, Calif.; one brother, Jeffrey Farris of Austin, Texas; and his father and stepmother, John and Peggy Farris of Lake Charles. Memorial donations may be made to The Hospice at the Texas Medical Center, 1905 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030, the family said. FARRIS, Lela E. LCAP 3/15/1999 DeRidder - Funeral services for Lela Estelle Farris, 79, will be at 2 pm Tuesday, March 16, in Colonial Funeral Home. The Rev. J.B. Kimball will officiate. Burial will be in Whitaker Cemetery. Visitation is noon-10pm today. Mrs. Farris died at 10:20 pm Staurday, March 13, 1999, in a DeRidder Care center. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Wright of DeRidder and Lynn Christopher of Dry Creek; one brother, Artie Ray Self of DeRidder; three sisters, Alma Self, Florence Hurley and Claudene Miller, all of DeRidder; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. FAWVOR, Dudley LCAP 3/20/1999 GRAND CHENIER -- Funeral arrangements for Dudley Fawvor, 67, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 5:52 p.m. Friday in a local hospital. FAWVOR, Dudley E. LCAP 3/21/1999 GRAND CHENIER -- Funeral services for Dudley E. Fawvor, 67, will be at 3 p.m. today, March 21, from St. Eugene Catholic Church. The Rev. Vincent Vadakkedath will officiate. Burial will be in St. Eugene Catholic Church Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 8-11:45 a.m. in the funeral home, and from 2 p.m. in the church. Mr. Fawvor died at 5:52 p.m. Friday, March 19, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Grand Chenier, he lived most of his life in Grand Chenier. He was a graduate of Grand Chenier High School and had attended Louisiana State University. He was in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a boat captain for Offshore Logistics, and after his retirement, he worked as a real estate broker in the Lafayette area. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Dudley Thomas Fawvor of Beaumont, Texas, and James Kimberly Fawvor of St. Martinville; one brother, James E. Fawvor of Grand Chenier; and three grandchildren. FAYE, Raymond J. LCAP 3/6/1999 Funeral arrangements for Raymond J. Faye, 37, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Friday in Lake Charles. FAYE, Raymond J. LCAP 3/7/1999 Funeral services for Raymond Joseph "JoJo" Faye, 36, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Faye died Friday, March 5, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Houma, he lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He worked as a painter and sandblaster for Lee Industrial Maintenance and was a member of Abundant Life Fellowship. Survivors include one son, Coby Joseph Faye of Lafayette; one daughter, Krystal Rankin of Killeen, Texas; one brother, James "Jimmy" Faye of Galveston, Texas; two sisters, Debra Renee "NaNa" Faye and Kasey Faye; and his parents, LeRoy and Lenda Faye, all of Lake Charles. FIRMATURE, Elvira D. LCAP 3/1/1999 Funeral arrangements for Elvira D. Firmature, 95, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday in a local care center. FIRMATURE, Elvira D. LCAP 3/2/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Elvira Davies Firmature, 95, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 3, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. David DeWitt will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Firmature died Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999, in a local care center. A native of Welsh, she had lived in Lake Charles for 80 years. She was a graduate of Lake Charles High School and Vincent Business College. She was a charter member of University United Methodist Church and the University United Methodist Women. She was a member of the Rose Club. Survivors include two sons, Jack "Gerry" and Richard Firmature, both of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, LuWilda LCAP 3/9/1999 SULPHUR -Funeral services for LuWilda Fontenot, 69, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Revs. Sidney Fontenot and Jerry Gillan will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Fontenot died Sunday, March 7, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of Oberlin, she was a resident of Sulphur. She was a member of Faith Temple Church in Sulphur. Survivors include her husband, Elroy Fontenot; one daughter, Charlotte Ieyoub of Lake Charles; one brother, Marvin "Joe" Patrick of Vinton; one sister, Evelyn Boudreaux of Mandeville; and one granddaughter. FONTENOT, Jefferson LCAP 3/6/1999 Memorial services for Jefferson Fontenot will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 7, in Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. The Rev. Whitney Miller will officiate. The body was donated to science. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a veteran of World War II. He was a retired boilermaker of Local No. 79. Survivors are three sons, Steven Fontenot of Lake Charles, Mark Fontenot of Dallas, Texas, and Michiel Fontenot of Porter, Texas. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church or to the charity of choice, the family said. FONTENOT, Wilson J. LCAP 3/12/1999 Funeral services for Wilson Joseph Fontenot, 77, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 13, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Bloom will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Fontenot died at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Indian Village and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. Survivors include one son, Joseph Donnie Fontenot of Lake Charles; three daughters, Mona Birdsong of Lake Charles and Patty Duplechin and Lisa Dickerson, both of Ragley; one stepdaughter, Sandra Little of Grand Berry, Texas; three stepsons, Bobby Hanks of Sulphur, Ronnie Hanks of Salt Lake City and Jimmy Hanks of Edgerly; two sisters, Loris Hebert and Verna LeJune, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Willie Fontenot of Morgan City; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Rosa LCAP 3/7/1999 Funeral arrangements for Rosa Fontenot, 68, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. FONTENOT, Austin J. LCAP 3/16/1999 Funeral services for Austin J. Fontenot, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mr. Fontenot died at 7:40 a.m. Monday, March 15, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Basile, he had lived in Lake Charles for 52 years. He was a carpenter and a member of Carpenter's Local 953. Survivors include two sons, Clarence Fontenot of Lake Charles and Jerry Fontenot of Vinton; one stepson, Murphy Porrie of Lake Charles; five daughters, Ina Frederick, Lavina Kowarsch and Shirley Harris, all of Lake Charles, Betty Dowden of Moss Bluff and Helen Cuvillier of Iowa, La.; one brother, Clarence Fontenot of Sulphur; one sister, Enola Duhon of Big Lake; 22 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Winfred L. LCAP 3/10/1999 Funeral services for Winfred Lee Fontenot, 78, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Elliot Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oaks Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Fontenot died Sunday, March 7, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Kinder, he lived in the Lake Charles area most of his life. He was a World War II Army veteran and received the Purple Heart. He was employed and retired as a mechanic with Firestone. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn C. Fontenot; one son, Gordon C. Fontenot of Lake Charles; two daughters, Sherry LeBert of Lake Charles and Connie Henagan of Missouri; four sisters, Ethel LaForte and Margie Woodcock, both of Kinder, and Evelyn Sonnier and Rosealie Waldrop, both of Jennings; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Zula , Mrs. LCAP 3/10/1999 BASILE - Funeral services for Mrs. Zula Manuel Fontenot, 89, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 10, from St. Augustine Catholic Church. The Rev. Ken Domingue will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 7 a.m. A rosary was recited Tuesday. Mrs. Fontenot died at 1:10 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 1999, in a Basile care center. She was a homemaker. Survivors include one son, Mervin Fontenot of Basile; two daughters, Mrs. John D. (Helen) Sittig of Iota and Mrs. Davis (Shirley) LeDoux II, of Basile; three sisters, Mrs. Claude Delcambre and Mrs. Bernice Guillory, both of Lake Charles, and Mrs. Dula Ardoin of Basile; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Winfred L. LCAP 3/9/1999 Funeral services for Winfred Lee Fontenot, 78, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Elliot Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oaks Cemetery in Kinder. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Fontenot died Sunday, March 7, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Kinder, he lived in the Lake Charles area most of his life. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn C. Fontenot; one son, Gordon C. Fontenot of Lake Charles; two daughters, Sherry LeBert of Lake Charles and Connie Henagan of Missouri; four sisters, Ethel LaForte and Margie Woodcock, both of Kinder, and Evelyn Sonnier and Rosealie Waldrop, both of Jennings; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Rose V. LCAP 3/8/1999 Funeral services for Rose Verret Touvell Fontenot, 68, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 8 from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. A scripture service was held Sunday evening. Mrs. Fontenot died at 1:08 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Ronald Touvell of Westlake, Darrin Touvell of Lake Charles and Clinton Fontenot of Iowa; four daughters, Janet Edmondson of Carlyss, Sandra Lorentz of Lake Charles and Barbara Hogan and Angela McBride, both of Westlake; three brothers, C.A., Larry and James Carol Verret, all of Lake Charles; four sisters, Geneva Jennings, Shirley Burwell and Midge DeBarge, all of Lake Charles and Mary Toler of Denham Springs; 21 grandchildren; and three great-grandsons. FOSHEE, Cleo C. LCAP 3/28/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Cleo Carter Foshee, 86, of Sulphur will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 29, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Foshee died Thursday, March 25, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. A native of Cedar Creek, Ark., she had lived in Sulphur for a number of years. She was an office manager for Dr. John B. Caire in Lake Charles for 25 years before her retirement. Survivors include one daugher, Carolyn J. Ledet of Opelousas; one son, James N. Foshee of Houston; one brother, Hugh N. Carter of Fresno, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. FOSTER, Emma L. LCAP 3/25/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Emma Louise Foster, 84, will be at 11 a.m. today, March 25, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery in Pickering. She died Wednesday, March 24, 1999, in Leesville. FRAIZER, Judith LCAP 3/28/1999 ANACOCO -- Funeral services for Judith Fraizer, 59, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 29, in Beech Grove Congregational Methodist Church. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Frazier died Saturday, March 27, 1999, in Leesville. FRANK, Clifton Sr. LCAP 3/10/1999 DEQUINCY- Funeral arrangements for Clifton Frank Sr., 76, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. FRANK, Clifton Sr. LCAP 3/13/1999 Funeral services for Clifton Frank Sr., 76, of DeQuincy, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 13, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Isiah Buck will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. A native of Mamou, he resided in DeQuincy. Survivors include three sons, Clifton Frank Jr. of North Carolina and Gary Bernard Frank and Ronald James Frank, both of Beaumont, Texas; four daughters, Patricia Frank Senegal of Rayne, Ivory Jean Dorsey of Atlanta, Ga. and Billie Jean Buck and Thelma Frank, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Chriscelia Holloway of Houston; 16 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. FRUGE, Patrick LCAP 3/22/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Patrick Fruge, 40, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Msgr. James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in Carter Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a 6 p.m. rosary and a 7 p.m. vigil in the funeral home; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Fruge died at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 1999, in a Houston hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Kinder. He was a graduate of Kinder High School. He was a rice and soybean farmer for 25 years. He was an active member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church where he was a lector, previous CYO leader and member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of Cancer support group. He was a board member of Allen Parish Fire District #4, Allen Parish Rice Growers Association and the Allen Parish Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Penny Rougeau Fruge; one son, Kristian Fruge of Kinder; one daughter, Payton Fruge of Kinder; two brothers, Michael Wayne and Robert Fruge, both of Kinder; one sister, Chris Duplichan of Kinder; and his parents, Moise and Elberta Fruge of Kinder. FUGLAAR, Violet L., Mrs. LCAP 3/21/1999 PINEVILLE -- Funeral services for Violet L. Fuglaar, 84, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, March 22, in Hixson Brothers Funeral Home. The Rev. J. Roddy Taylor will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Monday. She died at 11:25 p.m. Friday, March 19, 1999, in an Alexandria care center. She was a native of Austin, Texas. She was a graduate of Breckenridge School of Nursing in Austin and employed as a registered nurse by St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. She retired as director of nursing from St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Pineville. Survivors include one brother, Leonard Larson of Port Arthur, Texas; and one sister, Billie Moeller of New Braunfels, Texas. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 101 College Blvd., Pineville, LA 71360, the family said. FUSELIER, Leo LCAP 3/28/1999 ELTON -- Funeral services for Leo Fuselier will be at 2 p.m. today, March 28, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in New St. Paul Cemetery. Mr. Fuselier died at 3:55 p.m. Friday, March 26, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. GANDY, Lettie K. LCAP 3/19/1999 NATCHITOCHES -- Funeral services for Lettie K. Honeycutt Gandy, 93, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 19, in Blanchard St.-Denis Funeral Home. The Revs. Scott Shaver and Charles Bates will officiate. Burial will be in Bellwood Cemetery in Bellwood. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mrs. Gandy died Thursday, March 18, 1999, in a Natchitoches hospital. A native of Provencal, she was a retired postal clerk. She was a member of the Home Demonstration Club, Eastern Star, Retired Postal employees and First Baptist Church of Natchitoches. Survivors include one son, Herbert I. Honeycutt of Sulphur; one daughter, Vera H. Vige' of Opelousas; five sisters, Hattie Rhodes and Beatrice Dixon, both of Natchitoches, Lillie Winstead of Sibley, Odeal Pharris of Shreveport and Leetha Schlaf of Sommers, Conn.; three brothers, Rufus Kay of Collins, Miss., Raymond Kay of Longview, Texas and James Kay of Provencal; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. GANES, Anderson Jr. LCAP 3/26/1999 MODESTE -- Funeral services for Anderson Ganes Jr., 84, will be at noon Saturday, March 27, in St. Philip Baptist Church. Burial will be in St. Philip Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Demby and Son Funeral Home of Donaldsonville. Mr. Ganes died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, March 21, 1999, in a Baton Rouge hospital. GARDNER, Kenneth L. Sr., Mrs. LCAP 3/2/1999 SHREVEPORT -- Funeral services for Mrs. Kenneth L. (Zelda Allen) Gardner Sr., mother of Kenneth L. Gardner Jr. of Lake Charles, were at 2 p.m. Monday, March 1, in Osborn Funeral Home. Burial was in Forest Park Cemetery. Mrs. Gardner died Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, in a Shreveport hospital. GARY, Louie LCAP 3/19/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Louie Gary, 74, will be at 4 p.m. today, March 19, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Kinder. Mr. Gary died at 3:04 a.m. Thursday, March 18 1999 in his residence. GATES, Henry H. LCAP 3/17/1999 Funeral services for Henry Howell Gates, 69, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 18, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. David DeWitt will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Gates died Monday, March 15, 1999, in Ocean Springs, Miss. A native of Jackson, Miss., he was a resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of the Presbyterian faith. He was a Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was active in South Lake Charles Little League, a member of the Traffic Club Association and the Good Sam Campers Club. He was a retired manager for North American Land Co. and worked for H.S. Thielen. Survivors include one son, Timothy R. Gates of Lake Charles and one daughter, Catherine Michiels of Moss Bluff; and four grandchildren. GATES, Henry H. LCAP 3/16/1999 Funeral arrangements for Henry Howell Gates, 69, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Monday in Ocean Springs, Miss. GOETZMANN, William Jr. OAKDALE -- Funeral services for William "Bill" Goetzmann Jr., 80, of Lafayette will be at 10 a.m. today, March 16, in Rush Funeral Home. The Rev. Stephen Laughlin will officiate. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Goetzmann died at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 1999, in his residence. A former resident of Lake Charles, he was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Pipefitters Local 106. Survivors include two brothers, Wallace Goetzmann of Baton Rouge and Leroy Goetzmann of Lafayette. GOETZMANN, William, Jr. LCAP 3/15/1999 Oakdale - Funeral arrangements for William "Bill" Goetzmann Jr., 80, of Lake Charles will be announced be Rush Funeral Home. He died Sunday in his residence. GORDON Infant LCAP 3/18/1999 Funeral arrangements for Daylon Jewone Gordon, infant son of Latoya K. Gordon and Loybert Richard, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a New Orleans hospital. GORDON, Daylon J. LCAP 3/19/1999 Funeral services for Daylon Jewone Gordon, infant son of Latoya Katrail Gordon of Lake Charles and Loybert Richard of Houston, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 20, in King's Funeral Home. The Rev. E.J. Alexander will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. He died at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, 1999, in a New Orleans hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Additional survivors include one brother, Barakar J. "B.J." Miles Jr. of Lake Charles; his maternal grandmother, Patricia Gordon of Lake Charles; his paternal grandmother, Veronica Richard of Lafayette; his paternal grandfather, Lawrence Boudreaux of Lafayette; and his maternal great-grandmother, Leathy Landry of Lake Charles. GOSNELL, Elizabeth LCAP 3/26/1999 SLAGLE -- Graveside services for Elizabeth Gosnell, 97, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 27, in Antioch Cemetery in Slagle under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Gosnell died Thursday, March 25, 1999, in Leesville. GOUDEAU, Zula M., Mrs. LCAP 3/2/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Zula Mae Goudeau, 80, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 4, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Church Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mrs. Goudeau died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999, in her residence. GRANGER, Jacob D. LCAP 3/3/1999 GRANGER, Paul J. LCAP 3/3/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Paul Joseph Granger, 27, and Jacob Damon Granger, 2, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 4, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. The Rev. Mitchell Gotte will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. Mr. Granger and Jacob Granger died at 8 p.m. Monday, March 1, 1999, in an auto accident. Paul Granger died in a Jennings hospital and Jacob Granger died in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Lafayette, Paul Granger was a resident of Welsh. He was a member of the painters local and of NTL of Kansas City, Kan. Survivors of Paul Granger include his wife, Sabrina Rene Granger; two brothers, Morgan Granger and Gladu Granger, bothy of Welsh; one sister, Mrs. John (Elizabeth) Bertrand of Welsh; his parents, Joseph Granger and Judy Granger, both of Welsh; and his great maternal grandmother, Eula Mae Mallett of Welsh. Survivors of Jacob Granger include his mother, Sabrina Rene Granger; his grandparents, Joseph Granger and Judy Granger and Eula Lopez, all of Welsh; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Berry of Jennings; his great-grandmother, Eula Mae Mallett of Welsh; and his great-grandfather, Wilson Cormier of Jennings. GREGOIRE infant LCAP 3/5/1999 BATON ROUGE -- Graveside services for Andrew Joseph Gregoire, infant son of Kevin and Melissa Gregoire of Baton Rouge, were Saturday, Feb. 27, in Resthaven Gardens under the direction of Rabenhorst Funeral Home. Deacon James Wax officiated. He died at 3:20 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999, in a Houston hospital. He was born in Houston. Other survivors include one sister, Lauren R. Gregoire; his grandparents, Elva G. Duhon of Duson and Joseph and Maxine Gregoire of Sulphur. GRIFFIN, Nolan J. LCAP 3/24/1999 CAMERON -- Memorial services for Nolan J. Griffin, 71, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 25, in First Baptist Church of Cameron. The Rev. Charles Bigner will officiate. Mr. Griffin died at 5:42 a.m. Monday, March 22, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Cameron. He was a veteran of World War II and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a commercial fisherman and trapper, and he ran oil field supply vessels. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Venable Griffin of Cameron; one son, Myron McGlocklin of Houma; two daughters, Gail Wolfe of Cameron and Pam Griffin of Lake Charles; three brothers, Ernest Griffin of Cameron, Lincoln "Cook" Griffin of Lake Arthur and Richard Griffin of Golden Meadows; one sister, Peggy Gene Payton of Golden Meadows; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. GRIFFIN, Nolan J. LCAP 3/23/1999 CAMERON -- Memorial services for Nolan J. Griffin, 71, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 25, in First Baptist Church of Cameron. Mr. Griffin died Monday, March 22, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Cameron. He was a veteran of World War II and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a commercial fisherman and trapper, and he ran oil field supply vessels. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Venable Griffin of Cameron; one son, Myron McGlocklin of Houma; two daughters, Gail Wolfe of Cameron and Pam Griffin of Lake Charles; three brothers, Ernest Griffin of Cameron, Lincoln "Cook" Griffin of Lake Arthur and Richard Griffin of Golden Meadows; one sister, Peggy Gene Payton of Golden Meadows; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. GRIMMETT, Trena Lee LCAP 3/17/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Trena Lee Grimmett, 16, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 18, in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. The Rev. Hal Hutchison will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-noon Thursday in the church. She died Monday, March 15, 1999. A native of Sulphur, she attended All Saints Episcopal School in Vicksburg, Miss. A lifelong member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, she was active in the youth group. Survivors include her parents, Larry and Charlene Grimmett of Sulphur; one brother, Dallas Wayne Grimmett of Sulphur; one sister, Emily Joy Grimmett of Sulphur; her maternal grandparents, Carl and Ruby Walters of Sulphur; and her paternal grandparents, Carl T. and Ethel Lee Grimmett of Lake Charles. Memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Sulphur, the family said. GRIMMETT, Trena LCAP 3/16/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Trena Grimmett, 16, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Monday. GUERRINI, Mary R. LCAP 3/9/1999 HOUSTON -Funeral services for Mary Rigamonti Guerrini, 93, will be at 11 a.m. today, March 9, from St. Charles Borromeo. The Rev. John E. Cahoon will officiate. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery under the direction of Earthman Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-10:30 a.m. A rosary was said Monday evening. Mrs. Guerrini died Saturday, March 6, 1999, in Houston. She was a native of Victoria, Texas. She was a charter member of St. Charles Borromeo Altar Society. Survivors include three sons, Alfonso Guerrini, Dr. Joseph Guerrini and Bernard Guerrini; five daughters, Beatrice Kleimann, Elizabeth Cuccerre, Dorothy Guerrini, Mary Ann Descant and Patricia Chiles; one sister, Margaret Quesenberry; 21 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Building Fund at St. Charles Borromeo, 501 Tidwell, Houston TX 77022, the family said. GUIDRY, Paul LCAP 3/23/1999 CREOLE -- Funeral services for Paul "Gerald" Guidry, 67, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. GUIDRY, Dorothy LCAP 3/26/1999 Funeral arrangements for Dorothy Guidry, 69, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a local hospital. GUIDRY, Dorothy L. LCAP 3/27/1999 Memorial services for Dorothy Ann Lemelle Guidry, 69, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 28, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Whitney Harris will officiate. The body will be cremated and interment will be in the church mausoleum under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Mrs. Guidry died Thursday, March 25, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy and attended the University of Chicago. She retired as central supply supervisor at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital after 33 years of service. She was elected to the Central Service Managers Association in 1987, received the Gov. Edwin Edwards Award for Outstanding Service and was an associate member of Mary McGriff Bell Circle. Survivors include one son, Willie Parker Guidry III of Lake Charles; three daughters, Paulette Guidry Lemelle of Lafayette, Anna Marie Lemelle Johnson of Dallas, and Sandra Guidry of Houston; one brother, Jerome Lemelle Sr. of Lake Charles; one sister, Jean Scott of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. GUIDRY, Dorothy L. LCAP 3/27/1999 Memorial services for Dorothy Ann Lemelle Guidry, 69, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 28, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Whitney Harris will officiate. The body will be cremated and interment will be in the church mausoleum under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Mrs. Guidry died Thursday, March 25, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy and attended the University of Chicago. She retired as central supply supervisor at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital after 33 years of service. She was elected to the Central Service Managers Association in 1987, received the Gov. Edwin Edwards Award for Outstanding Service and was an associate member of Mary McGriff Bell Circle. Survivors include one son, Willie Parker Guidry III of Lake Charles; three daughters, Paulette Guidry Lemelle of Lafayette, Anna Marie Lemelle Johnson of Dallas, and Sandra Guidry of Houston; one brother, Jerome Lemelle Sr. of Lake Charles; one sister, Jean Scott of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. GUILLORY, Elmer G. LCAP 3/28/1999 Funeral services for Elmer Glenn Guillory, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 29, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, with a 7:30 p.m. rosary; and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mr. Guillory died Saturday, March 27, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Eunice, he lived in Lake Charles for the past 47 years. He was a graduate of Eunice High School and attended SLI (USL). He was a member of Club Continental and St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie D. Guillory; one son, Glenn D. Guillory of Rockport, Texas; one daughter, Susan G. Leger of Iowa, La.; one sister, Lelia Rae Yates of Houma; and five grandchildren. HARDY, Laura F., Mrs. LCAP 3/1/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Fruge Hardy, 81, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 1 from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Msgr. Vincent A. Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Bertrand Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Sunday evening. Mrs. Hardy died at 2:16 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Jennings. She was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and Catholic Daughters Court Mother Cabrini 1468. Survivors include three sons, A.J., Sam and Louis Hardy, all of Jennings; three daughters, Mrs. Emery (Maureen) LeJeune, Mrs. Mitchell (Patricia) Gotte and Mrs. Dwayne (Kathy) Lewis, all of Jennings; three brothers, Lawrence Fruge of Jennings, Ernest Fruge of Lafayette and Fred Fruge of Houston; two sisters, Loris Gary and Betty Fontenot, both of Jennings; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. HARPER, Herman LCAP 3/5/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Herman Harper, 85, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. He died Thursday in his residence. HARPER, Herman E. LCAP 3/6/1999 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Herman E. Harper, 85, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 6, in Rush Funeral Home. Dr. John Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Harper died at 9:45 a.m. Thursday, March 4, 1999, in his residence. A lifelong resident of Oakdale, he owned and operated Harper's Body Shop for 36 years and was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Olive Harper; three sons, Tommy Harper of Mancos, Colo., Sam Harper of Oakdale and Tim Harper of Atlanta, Ga.; two daughters, Faith Brooks of Oakdale and Judy Hayes of Westlake; 12 grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren. HARRIMAN, Julie LCAP 3/21/1999 KATY, Texas -- Funeral services for Julie Harriman, 55, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 22 in Family Funeral Care Chapel, 21770 Kingsland Blvd. Deacon Ray Franks will officiate. Interment will be in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today. Mrs. Harriman died Friday, March 19, 1999, in Houston. She had lived most of her life in DeQuincy. Survivors include one son, Robert Harriman; two daughters, Tandi Phillips and Lisa D'Amico; one brother, Robert Meynier; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hospice at Texas Medical Center, 1905 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030, the family said. HARRIS, Hazel G. LCAP 3/13/1999 Funeral services for Hazel G. Harris, 63, will be at 1 p.m. today, March 13, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Mrs. Harris died Friday, March 5, 1999. A native of Welsh, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers, the Ladies Auxiliary Court 141 and the Ladies of Grace. Survivors include four daughters, Deborah Ann Harris Tizeano, Guendulan Harris Poullard, Joyce Marie Harris Williams and Carol Ann Harris Frank, all of Lake Charles; one brother, Nolan Goodwinof Lake Charles; four sisters, Willie Mae Evans, Evelyn Daigle, JoAnn Robinson and Keisha Crawford, all of Lake Charles; her mother, Mary "Virgie" Goodwin Manuel of Lake Charles; and eight grandchildren. HARRIS, Hazel G. LCAP 3/6/1999 Funeral arrangements for Hazel G. Harris, 63, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Friday as the result of an auto accident. HASTY, Warner LCAP 3/26/1999 Funeral arrangements for Warner Hasty, 83, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital. HASTY, Warner LCAP 3/28/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Warner Hasty, 83, will be at 7 p.m. Monday, March 29, in First Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Kenneth Hasty will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday with burial in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday in the funeral home and 4-7 p.m. in the church. Mr. Hasty died Wednesday, March 24, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a resident of Lake Charles. He was retired from Lake Charles Stevedores after 40 years of services. He was a member of Life Apostolic Church where he was an honorary member of the Trustee Board. Survivors include four sons, the Rev. Isaiah Hasty of Westlake, Morris Douglas Hasty of Moss Bluff and Jernigan and Billy Ray Hasty, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. Juanita Bernard of Moss Bluff and Mrs. Violet Bellard of Lake Charles; 20 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. HAY, Ethel J. LCAP 3/19/1999 PINEVILLE -- Funeral services for Ethel Jines Hay, 90, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 19, in Hixson Brothers Funeral Home. The Rev. David Cranford will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens in Lake Charles. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Hay died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 1999, in a Pineville care center. She was a past worthy matron in the South Park Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and was a member of Justice Chapter 238 OES in Lake Charles. She was a member of Tioga First Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Bettie H. Morton of Ball and Barbara H. Anderson of Columbia, S.C.; one brother, I.T. Jones of Owatonna, Minn.; three sisters, Thelma Anderson of Beaumont, Texas, Mildred Paxton of Nederland, Texas, and Hazel Mesic of Houston; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Dry Creek Baptist Camp, P.O. Box 445, Dry Creek, LA 70637, the family said. HEBERT, Morris LCAP 3/1/1999 Funeral services for Morris "Smokey" Hebert, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 2 in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today, and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. A native of Iowa, he had lived in Lake Charles since 1965. He was a member of Boulevard Baptist Church. He was a member of the Southwest Louisiana Fox Hunter Association and the Woodman of the World. He retired from Shell Oil as a production foreman in 1969. Survivors include his wife, Mattie Hebert; three sons, Clinton Hebert of Iowa, Ray "Cotton" Hebert of Lake Charles and John Otis Hebert of Sulphur; one daughter, Rose Marie Hebert Miller of Houston; one sister, Daisy Lou McClelland of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. HEBERT, Eugene Hebert LCAP 3/10/1999 SULPHUR- Funeral services for Eugene Hebert, 74, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 10, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Hebert died Monday, March 8, 1999, in Sulphur. HESSE, Carl G. LCAP 3/25/1999 COLUMBIA -- Funeral services for Carl G. Hesse, 87, of Sulphur will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 26, in Riser Funeral Home. The Rev. Larry Adkins will officiate. Burial will be in Old Union Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Friday. Mr. Hesse died Tuesday, March 23, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Jennings and a retired employee of Gulf States Utilities in Lake Charles. Survivors include two sons, Carl H. Hesse of Alexandria and Joe Hesse of Lake Charles; three daughters, Kathy Loewer of Mowata, Bonnie Fox of Many and Murl Hawthorne of Dothan, Ala.; three sisters, Anna Marie Wilkerson of Lake Charles, Clara Dommert of Jennings and Margaret Brunt of Texas City, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. HIGGINBOTHAM, Natrice LCAP 3/16/1999 Funeral services for Natrice Higginbotham, 86, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mrs. Higginbotham died Sunday, March 14, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she was a school teacher for 40 years. She was a member for the Christian Mothers. Survivors include two sons, G.C. Higginbotham of Lake Charles and Clorenza Higginbotham of Perris, Calif.; one brother, Oliver Vital of New Orleans; two sisters, Matilda Higginbotham of Los Angeles and Olena Broussard of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. HIMLER, Pearl LCAP 3/4/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Pearl Himler, 95, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died at 5:50 p.m Wednesday in the local hospital. HIMLER, Pearl LCAP 3/5/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Pearl Himler, 95, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 8, in Jennings United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miquez Funeral Home. She died at 5:50 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. HINES, Bruce LCAP 3/20/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Bruce Hines, 84, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 20, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. HOFFPAUIR, Mildred W., Mrs. LCAP 3/2/1999 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred Nadine White Hoffpauir, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 3, in Hixson Funeral Home in Moss Bluff. The Rev. Andy Buckley will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. A native of Gillis, she was a resident of Ragley and a member of First Baptist Church of Gillis. Survivors include one son, Robert Keith Hoffpauir of Ragley; one daughter, Dolores Rougeau of Gillis; one sister, Helen Bebe of Iowa, La.; one brother, Marshall E. White of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. HOLLIER, Rene F., Mrs. LCAP 3/9/1999 MAMOU -Funeral services for Mrs. Rene (Bernadette Fontenot) Hollier, 91, of Lake Charles will be at 10 a.m. today, March 9, from St. Ann's Catholic Church. Burial will be in New St. Ann's Mausoleum under the direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home. Mrs. Hollier died at 10:45 p.m. Friday, March 5, 1999, in her residence. HOLTZ, Charles P. LCAP 3/6/1999 FORT POLK - Memorial services for Charles P. "Chuck" Holtz, 57, will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 7, in Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital Chapel. The Rev. John Bjarnason will officiate. Mr. Holtz died Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, in the Fort Polk hospital. A native of Vinton, he was a resident of the Leesville/Vernon Parish area and a retired sergeant first class in the Army. Survivors include his wife, Judith Holtz; three sons, Charles P. Holtz, Jr. and Christopher Holtz, both of Virginia, and James Lainhart of Tampa, Fla.; three daughters, Kimberly Holtz of Virginia, Andrea Dawn Sellers of Oxford, Ohio, and Paula Murray of Summerville, Ohio; two sisters, Susan Witwer of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Chris White of Waterloo, Iowa. HOLTZ, Charles P. LCAP 3/4/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Charles "Chuck" Holtz, 57, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in the Fort Polk hospital. HORNSBY, Clarice LCAP 3/1/1999 Funeral services for Clarice Hornsby, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Hornsby died Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Branch, she lived in Lake Charles for the past 55 years. Survivors include one son, Rudy Don Hornsby of Lake Charles; two daughters, Loretta Huffstickler and Ellen Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. HOUSTON, Marvin S., Mrs. LCAP 3/2/1999 SOAP STONE COMMUNITY -- Funeral services for Mrs. Marvin S. (Edna) Houston, 86, of Pitkin, were at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 1, in Hopewell United Methodist Church. The Rev. Mark Theriot officiated. Burial was in Black Jack Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Houston died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, in her residence. She was a retired school teacher, having taught in Vernon and Allen parish public schools. She was a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church and of Rosepine Chapter 204 of the Order of Eastern Star. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary and the Cattlemen Cowbelles Association. Survivors include one brother, Carman W. Oakes of Leesville. HOWARD, Thomas J. LCAP 3/3/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Memorial services for Thomas James "T.J." Howard, 35, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 4, in Miguez Funeral Home. His body was cremated. Mr. Howard died at 10:37 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. HOWARD, Thomas J. LCAP 3/1/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Memorial services for Thomas James "T.J." Howard, 35, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. Howard died at 10:37 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. His body was cremated. HUDDLESTON, Swvilla LCAP 3/13/1999 Funeral services for Swvilla Huddleston, 83, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 13, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Mrs. Huddleston died Tuesday, March 9, 1999, in her residence. HULIN, Kenneth J. LCAP 3/26/1999 Funeral services for Kenneth Joseph Hulin, 55, of Katy, Texas, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, March 26, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. The Rev. Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Hulin died at 5:08 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 1999, in a Katy hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he was a resident of Katy, Texas, for the past 22 years. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church in Katy. Survivors include his wife, Jessica Stutes Hulin; one son, Jason Hulin; one daughter, Denise Hookstra; and two grandchildren. HULIN, Kenneth J. LCAP 3/25/1999 Funeral services for Kenneth Joseph Hulin, 55, of Katy, Texas, will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 26, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. The Rev. Mike Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Hulin died at 5:08 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 1999, in a Katy hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he had lived in Katy for the past 22 years. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church in Katy. Survivors include his wife, Jessica Hulin; one son, Jason Hulin; one daughter, Denise Hookstra; and two grandchildren. HUNT, Maudie E. LCAP 3/29/1999 WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Maudie Estelle Duhon Hunt, 74, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Hunt died Sunday, March 28, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Call, Texas, she had resided in Westlake most of her life. Survivors include her husband, David Hunt; two daughters, Geraldine "Jeri" Dugas of Sulphur and Betty Jean "B.J." Ledet of Lafayette; four grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. HUNTER, Jimmie Lee LCAP 3/11/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Jimmie Lee Hunter, 62, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 13, in New Willow Baptist Church. Burial will be in New Leesville Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mrs. Hunter died Monday, March 8, 1999, in the Leesville hospital. IRVINE, Frank E. LCAP 3/8/1999 DERIDDER -- Memorial services for Frank Ellis Irvine, 51, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 9 in Colonial Funeral Home. Mr. Irvine died Saturday, March 6, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. JACKSON, Elnora C. LCAP 3/3/1999 ROSEPINE -- Funeral services for Elnora Calcote Jackson, 71, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 4, in Providence Baptist Church. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery under direction of Colonial Funeral Home. She died Monday, March 1, 1999, in her residence. JACKSON, Quinten L. LCAP 3/29/1999 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Quinten L. "Jack" Jackson, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Jackson died at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. JACKSON, Raymond LCAP 3/31/1999 Funeral arrangements for Raymond Jackson, 96, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 8:38 p.m. Monday in a local care center. JENKINS, Myrtle P., Mrs. LCAP 3/16/1999 PINEVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Phillips Jenkins, 85, were at 2 p.m. Monday, March 15, in Donahue Baptist Church. Burial was in Philadelphia Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Brothers of Pineville. Mrs. Jenkins died at 8:50 a.m. Sunday, March 14, 1999, in her residence. She was a native of Echo. She was a homemaker and a member of Donahue Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Franklin H. Jenkins and Ray L. Jenkins, both of West Monroe, and Loyd C. Jenkins of Brockwood, Ala.; one daughter, Dorothy Ann White of Tioga; three brothers, Jacob P. Phillips of San Diego, Julius C. Phillips of Pollock and Donald R. Phillips of Winnfield; two sisters, Minnie Lee Bell of Pineville and Joy E. Goff of Deville; 19 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Donahue Baptist Church Building Fund, 2832 Donahue Ferry, Pineville, LA 71360, the family said. JENKINS, Myrtle P., Mrs. LCAP 3/15/1999 Pineville - Funeral services for Myrtle Phillips Jenkins, 85, will be at 2 pm today in Donahue Baptist Church. The Revs. James Greer and Stephen Richardson will officiate. Burial will be in Philadelphia Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 8 am Mrs. Jenkins died at 8:50 am Sunday, March 14, 1999, in her residence. She was a native of Echo. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Donahue Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Franklin H. And Ray L. Jenkins, both of West Monroe and Loyd C. Jenkins of Brockwood, Ala.; one daughter, Dorothy Ann White of Tioga; three brothers, Jacob P. Phillips of San Diego, Calif.; Julius C. Phillips of Pollock and Donald R. Phillips of Winnfiedl; two sisters, Minnie Lee Bell of Pineville and Joy E. Goff of Deville; 19 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and three great- great-grandchildren. JOHNSON, Eunice M., Mrs. LCAP 3/5/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Eunice Mouton Johnson, 77, of 112 North Blake St. will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 6, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Raymond Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. A wake will be from 6-9 p.m. yoday, with a rosary at 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Johnson died at 3 a.m. Wednesday, March 3, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lafayette, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include four daughters, Delores Simien and Rosie Anderson, both of Lake Charles, Clara Castille of San Antonio and Yvonne Adams of Houston; two sons, Wilmer Johnson Jr. of Lake Charles and Charlie Johnson of Pomona, Calif.; three sisters, Jane Leonard of Beaumont, Texas, Agnes Trahan of Port Arthur, Texas and Mary Mouton of Compton, Calif.; one brother, Joseph Mouton of Beaumont; 23 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. JOHNSON, John D. Jr. LCAP 3/3/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for John Douglas Johnson Jr., 60, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in his residence. JOHNSON, Curley LCAP 3/13/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Curley Johnson, 86, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 14, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Mr. Heriberto Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a 6 p.m. rosary; and from 9 a.m. Sunday. A native of Church Point, he lived most of his life in Welsh. He was a farmer and a service station operator. Survivors include his wife, Florence Johnson; three brothers, Percy Johnson and Amos Johnson, both of Iowa, La., and A.J. Johnson of Big Lake; four sisters, Helen Richards of Welsh, Mable Farque of Lake Charles, Mrs. Woodrow (Edith) LeJeune of Pine Island and Mrs. Dudley (Jeanette) Manuel of Sulphur. JOHNSON, Levy Sr. LCAP 3/22/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Levy Johnson Sr., 88, will be announced by Raphael and Sons Funeral home. He died at 5 a.m. Sunday in a Crowley care center. JOHNSON, John Jr. LCAP 3/4/1999 GLENMORA -- Funeral services for John ''J.D.'' Johnson Jr., 60, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 4, in Glenmora Church of Christ. Burial will be in Beaver Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Johnson died Tuesday, March 2, 1999, in his residence. JOHNSON, Eunice M., Mrs. LCAP 3/4/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Eunice Mouton Johnson, 77, of 112 N. Blake St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. Shed died at 3 a.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. JONES, John P. LCAP 3/14/1999 Funeral services for John Paul Jones, 85, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 15, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Steven Spurlock and Dr. Carl Lueg will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Jones died Saturday, March 13, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of DeRidder and the brother of the late former Gov. Sam Jones, he lived in Lake Charles more than 50 years. He taught school at DeRidder and LaGrange high schools. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the McNeese Cowboy Club. Survivors include his wife, Fern Jones. JONES, Lloyd G. Sr. LCAP 3/20/1999 Funeral services for Lloyd George Jones Sr., 74, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 22, in Johnson Funeral Home. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pine Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Jones died at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 1999, in his residence. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School, McNeese Junior College and Louisiana State University. He was a member of the boxing team in high school and college, and served as a Golden Glove boxing coach for many years. He also served on the Louisiana State Boxing Commission. He served as president of the South City Optimist Club, the Toastmasters' Club, the Buccaneers, and played Jean Lafitte for Contraband Days. He was a local aide for 22 years under former Congressmen Edwin Edwards and John Breaux. At the time of his death, he served as Commissioner of the Housing Authority of Lake Charles and a Social Security Hearing Representative. Survivors include his wife, Iletta Davis Jones; two sons, Lloyd G. and David Cecil Jones, both of Lake Charles; three daughters, Louann Jones Smith of Apex, N.C. and Mona Jones McBride and Karen Jones Stidham, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Bess House and Reva Chesson, both of Lake Charles; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice, the family said. JONES, John P. LCAP 3/14/1999 Funeral services for John Paul Jones, 85, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 15, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Steven Spurlock and Dr. Carl Lueg will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Jones died Saturday, March 13, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of DeRidder and the brother of the late former Gov. Sam Jones, he lived in Lake Charles more than 50 years. He taught school at DeRidder and LaGrange high schools. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the McNeese Cowboy Club. Survivors include his wife, Fern Jones. JONES, Lloyd Sr. LCAP 3/19/1999 Funeral arrangements for Lloyd Jones Sr., 74, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. KARAM, Charles R., Dr. LCAP 3/2/1999 Funeral services for Charles Ray Karam, M.D., 64, will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Danny Torres and Msgrs. Irving deBlanc and James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a Scripture service and rosary at 7 p.m.; and 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Dr. Karam died at 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999, in his residence. A native of Eunice, he was a graduate of Oberlin High School. He attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and received his medical degree in 1960 from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans. After a two-year internship and general surgery residence in Shreveport, he served two years as a captain in the Air Force, stationed at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi. He served a three-year residency at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago before opening his private practice in Lake Charles in 1967. In 1968, he became board certified in Otorhinolaryngology. He retired from private practice in 1998. He was a member of the Calcasieu Parish Medical Society, Louisiana State Medical Society, Pan American Allergy Society and American Medical Society. He was a past president of the Louisiana-Mississippi Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Society and the Calcasieu Parish Medical Society, Ethics and Grievance Committee. He was a fellow in the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Facial, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He was a staff physician at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, St. Patrick Hospital and Columbia Women and Children's Hospital. He was a clinical instructor for 20 years in Ear, Nose and Throat at Moss Regional Hospital and was the director of the Cripple Children for Diseases of the Ear, Nose and Throat. He was a parishioner of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, the Serra Club and the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre. He was instrumental in the formation of the Padre Pio prayer group and the construction of the new perpetual Adoration Chapel at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Camille Karam; one son, Charles R. Karam of Lake Charles; two daughters, Maria Karam of Houston and Katherine Karam Quirk of New Orleans; two brothers, Louis and Richard "Tootie" Karam, both of Oberlin. Memorials may be made to Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church-Perpetual Adoration Chapel or to the charity of choice, the family said. KELLY, Blanche M. LCAP 3/21/1999 Funeral services for Blanche Merchant Kelly, 88, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 21, at Emmanuel Baptist Church. The Rev. Vernon Chevallier will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Kelly died at 2 p.m. Friday, March 19, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Campti, she lived in Lake Charles for more than 50 years. She was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church. She is survived by one son, Charles F. Kelly of Lake Charles. KELLY, Blanche M. LCAP 3/20/1999 Funeral arrangements for Blanche M. Kelly, 88, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. KENNEDY, Joe W. LCAP 3/2/1999 ROSEPINE -- Funeral services for Joe W. Kennedy, 82, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, in Providence Baptist Church. The Rev. Charles Best will officiate. Burial will be in Johnson-Bailey Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder. Visitation is from 4 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Kennedy died at 2:50 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. A native of Lexington, Tenn., he lived in the Rosepine area for 37 years. He retired after serving 26 years in the Army, having served with the 4th Infantry Division during the Allied invasion of France and American occupation forces during the Soviet blockade of Berlin. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church. He retired from the Rosepine Research Station. Survivors include one son, David P. Kennedy of Rosepine, one daughter, Sarah Meyer of Denver, Colo.; two brothers, John Kennedy of Lexington and Robert Kennedy of Darden, Tenn.; three sisters, Francis Azbill of Lexington, Ruth Holmes of Bethol Springs, Tenn. and Nell Garvey of Bruceton, Tenn.; and six grandchildren. KENNEDY, Joe W. LCAP 3/1/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Joe W. Kennedy, 82, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder. He died Sunday in the DeRidder hospital. KERSHAW, Adam Jr. LCAP 3/27/1999 Funeral services for Adam Kershaw Jr., 46, of Carlyss, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 28, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Mr. Kershaw died at 8:50 a.m. Friday, March 26, 1999, in a local hospital. KERSHAW, Adam Jr. LCAP 3/27/1999 Funeral services for Adam Kershaw Jr., 46, of Carlyss, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 28, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Mr. Kershaw died at 8:50 a.m. Friday, March 26, 1999, in a local hospital. KNOWLES, Wilton C. LCAP 3/3/1999 Wilton Colby Knowles, 83, died at 6 p.m. Monday, March 1, 1999, in a local hospital. The body will be cremated under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. A native of Eastham, Mass., he was a resident of Lake Charles since 1957. He retired from Cities Service in 1980 after 30 years as a warehouse superintendent. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Kibble Knowles; one son, Kenneth Colby Knowles of Sulphur; one daughter, Mrs. John (Sally Knowles) Dooley of Lafayette; two sisters, Lucy Hopkins of Orleans, Mass., and Eleanor Blakeslee of Warwick, R.I.; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice, the family said. KNOWLES, Wilton LCAP 3/2/1999 Funeral arrangements for Wilton Knowles, 83, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 6 p.m. Monday in a local hospital. KOONCE, Jane L. LCAP 3/3/1999 Jane LeBleu Koonce, 71, died Monday, March 1, 1999, in a local hospital. Burial will be at a later date. She worked as an operator for A-1 Answering Service for many years. Survivors include one son, Paul Koonce of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Jeanne Poe of Leesville and Lane Chesson of Lake Charles; three brothers, Francis LeBleu of Moss Bluff, Vernon LeBleu of Lake Charles and Carl LeBleu of Nashville, Tenn.; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. KOONCE, Jane L. LCAP 3/2/1999 Jane LeBleu Koonce, 71, died Monday, March 1, 1999, in a local hospital. Burial will be at a later date. She worked as an operator for A-1 Answering Service for many years. Survivors include one son, Paul Koonce of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Jeanne Poe of Leesville and Lane Chession of Lake Charles; three brothers, Francis LeBleu of Moss Bluff, Vernon LeBleu of Lake Charles and Carl LeBleu of Nashville, Tenn.; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. KOONCE, Jane L. LCAP 3/4/1999 Jane LeBleu Koonce, 71, died Monday, March 1, 1999, in a local hospital. Burial will be at a later date. She worked as an operator for A-1 Answering Service for many years. Survivors include one son, Paul Koonce of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Jeanne Poe of Leesville and Lana Chesson of Lake Charles; three brothers, Francis LeBleu of Moss Bluff, Vernon LeBleu of Lake Charles and Carl LeBleu of Nashville, Tenn.; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. LABOUVE, Phyllis LCAP 3/17/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Phyllis LaBouve, 30, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 11:16 a.m. Tuesday in the Jennings hospital. LABOUVE, Phyllis D. LCAP 3/18/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Phyllis Deshotel Labouve, 30, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 19, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Labouve died at 11:16 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. LAMARTINA, Sam LCAP 3/1/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Sam Lamartina, 86, will be at 3 p.m. today, March 1, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Greenwood Memorial Cemetery in Pineville. The Rev. Nick Abraham will officiate. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Lamartina died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of Alexandria, he was a resident of the Lake Area for most of his life. He was a retired master sergeant with the Air Force and served with the National Guard and the Army as a chief warrant officer. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Nassar Lamartina of Sulphur; and one son, Larry J. Lamartina of Lake Charles. LANDRY, Lloyd LCAP 3/1/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Lloyd Landry, 78, of Lake Charles will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died Friday in his residence. LANDRY, Lloyd LCAP 3/2/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Lloyd Landry, 78, of Lake Charles will be at 2 p.m. today, March 2, in Miguez Funeral Home. The Rev. Doug Broyles will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Visitation is from 10:00 a.m. Mr. Landry died Friday, Feb. 26, 1998, in his residence. A native of Lake Arthur, he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 27 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a retired ironworker and welder, and member of Ironworkers Local 678. Survivors include two sons, Elmer Landry of DeRidder and Allen Landry of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Gerthie Chauvin of Lafayette and Geraldine Roberts of Johnson City, Tenn.; three brothers, Harry Landry of Lake Arthur, Terry Landry of Biloxi, Miss. and Perry Landry of Baton Rouge; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. LANDRY, Allie H. LCAP 3/20/1999 Funeral services for Allie H. Landry, 75, will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 21, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Landry died at 3:30 a.m. Friday, March 19, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. She was a native of Joe, N.C., and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 57 years. She was a graduate of Vincent Business College. She was an activity coordinator for the Calcasieu Council on Aging until her retirement. She was active in a number of civic organizations and was a charter member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 8 Ladies Auxiliary. She was a member of Boulevard Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Frank E. Landry and Shane Landry, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Vanessa Murphy of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. LANGLEY, Dorothy S. LCAP 3/21/1999 ELTON -- Funeral services for Dorothy S. Langley, 70, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, March 22, from St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Marshall Boulet will officiate. Burial will be in the Old St. Paul Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Monday with a 10 a.m. rosary, in the funeral home . Mrs. Langley died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 1999, in her daughter's residence in Chataignier. Survivors include one daughter, Susan Brown of Eunice; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. LANIER, Mac LCAP 3/23/1999 GRANT -- Funeral services for Mac Lanier, 92, of Milan, Ill., will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, in Palestine Baptist Church. The Revs. M.C. Johnson and Pershing Pitre will officiate. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mr. Lanier died Friday, March 19, 1999, in his residence. He was a native of Sugartown and lived in the Lake Charles area for over 30 years before moving to Milan. While in Lake Charles, he served as the business agent for the Ironworkers local for many years. He was a member of the Ironworkers Local 111 for 55 years and served as apprentice instructor. He was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church in Rock Island, Ill. Survivors include his wife, Iva M. Lanier of Milan; four sons, Lowell Lanier of St. Charles, Mo., Morris Lanier of St. Charles, Ill., Michael Lanier of Bettendorf, Iowa, and Gregory Lanier of Austin, Texas; four daughters, Norma Sue Oglesby of Colorado Springs, Colo., Virginia Gibbons of Rock Island, Sandra Lanier of Milan and Christy Wilkens of Buffalo Prairie, Ill.; 17 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the donor's charity of choice, the family said. LANIER, Mac LCAP 3/20/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mac Lanier, 92, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Friday in his Milan, Ill., residence. LARSON, Mathias LCAP 3/23/1999 Funeral services for Mathias ''Matt'' Larson, 90, of Toledo Bend will be at 2 p.m. today, March 23, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. James Humphreys will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is from noon. Mr. Larson died at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 1999, in a Many care center. A native of Houston, he had lived in many years in Westlake prior to moving to Toledo Bend 15 years ago. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. He worked for Lykes Brother Shipping most of his life. Survivors include his wife, Loree Larson of Toledo Bend; and two sisters, Dorothy Bono and Margaret Dean, both of Lake Charles. LARSON, Mathias Jr. LCAP 3/22/1999 Funeral services for Mathias "Matt" Larson Jr., 90, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in Many. LAUGHLIN, Keith LCAP 3/11/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Keith Laughlin, 39, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 11, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be at 1114 Woods Road. Mr. Laughlin died Tuesday, March 9, 1999, in an Orange, Texas, hospital. LAUGHLIN, Keith L LCAP 3/10/1999 VINTON- Funeral arrangements for Keith Laughlin, 39, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in an Orange, Texas, hospital. LAVERGNE, Mary Victorian LCAP 3/17/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mary Victorian, 51, of 5614 E. Broad St., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 7:25 p.m. Tuesday in her residence. LAVERGNE, Mary V., Mrs. LCAP 3/19/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Victorian Lavergne, 51, of 5614 East Broad St. will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 20, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Angadiatha and Deacon Ray Granger will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. A wake will be from 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Mrs. Lavergne died at 7:35 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 1999, in her residence. A native of Eunice, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Willis Lavergne of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mary Lou Popillion and Lynda Lavergne, both of Lake Charles; four brothers, Davis Victorian of Sulphur, Rufus and Russell Victorian, both of Westlake, and Lawrence Victorian of Los Angeles; and her father, Clarence Victorian of Lake Charles. LEBLANC, Annie B. LCAP 3/31/1999 Funeral arrangements for Annie B. LeBlanc, 83, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 2:10 p.m. Tuesday in a local hospital. LEBLEU, John H. LCAP 3/11/1999 Funeral arrangements for John Henry LeBleu, 78, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital. LEBLEU, John H. LCAP 3/12/1999 Funeral services for John Henry LeBleu, 78, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 13, in Johnson Funeral Home. Monsignor Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. LeBleu died Wednesday, March 10, 1999, in his residence. He was a native of Lake Charles and a descendent of two pioneer families: the LeBleu family of Lake Charles and the C.F. Henry family of Cameron Parish. He was a 1939 graduate of Lake Charles High School. He received his prelaw degree from McNeese Junior College in 1949 and a Juries Doctorate degree from LSU in 1953. He was a first lieutenant in the Army Air Corps in World War II. He served in the 7th Combat Cargo Squadron, the 2nd Combat Cargo Group, the 54th Carrier Wing and the 5th Air Force. After the war, he was a reserve captain and an instructor at the Twin Engine Advanced Flying School at George Field in Illinois. He also served at the Cadet Training Center, Southeast Command, and at the San Antonio Central Instructors School. He was a charter member of W.B. Williamson American Legion Post 1. He worked for Southern Bell Telephone Co. from 1939 to 1942 and returned in 1946 after the war. He co-owned and operated H and L Real Estate Co. from 1946 to 1948 and worked for the Lake Charles American Press. He practiced law in Lake Charles from 1953 until he retired in 1996. He was a member of the Southwest Louisiana Bar Association and the Louisiana Bar Association. He was one of the organizers of Boys and Girls Villages and was a charter member of Gumbeaux International Fishing Club. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, John Henry "Scooter" LeBleu II, Loree Ware LeBleu and Armant M. LeBleu, all of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. John (Marsh) Delaney and Sheryl LeBleu Swift, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Conway LeBleu of Cameron; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice, the family said. LEGER, Wilma LCAP 3/5/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Wilma M. Lejeune Leger, 66, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 6, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Heriberto Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Cemetery. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Leger died Thursday, March 4, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. She was a native of Church Point and had lived most of her life in Welsh. Survivors include her husband, Alva Leger of Welsh; four sons, Ervin Lejeune of Lake Charles, Eddie Lee Lejeune of Morse, Willie Lejeune of Jennings and James Lejeune of Welsh; two daughters, Mrs. James (Elsie) Richard of Morse and Mrs. Terry (Paula Sue) Lejeune of Jennings; one stepdaughter, Joyce Leger of Biloxi, Miss.; one brother, John B. Blanchard of Welsh; two sisters, Francis Blanchard Ardoin and Anais Cormier, both of Welsh; 22 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. LEGER, Willie LCAP 3/31/1999 Funeral services for Willie Leger, 73, will be at 1 p.m. today, March 31, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Garry Mann will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Leger died at 4:04 p.m. Monday, March 29, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Rayne and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was a member of VFW Post 2130. He retired as a mechanic from McNeese State University after 22 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Erma Miller Leger of Lake Charles; two sons, Willie Ray Leger and Eugene Joseph Leger, both of Lake Charles; four daughters, Patsy Mae Poole of Moss Bluff, Eva Marie Foreman of Gillis, Peggy Ann Abshire of Grand Lake and Jerry Ann Trahan of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. LEJEUNE, Elonie T. LCAP 3/4/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Elonie T. LeJeune, 91, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 5, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. LeJeune died at 7:40 a.m. Wednesday, March 3, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. LEWIS, Bessie Cora LCAP 3/17/1999 Funeral services for Bessie Cora Lewis, 99, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 18, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Raymond Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9-10:45 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mrs. Lewis died Sunday, March 14, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of St. Martinville and had lived in Lake Charles for 59 years. Survivors include two grandchildren, Wilson Lewis and Zan Ryan, both of Lake Charles; four great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-great-grandchild. LEWIS, Bessie LCAP 3/16/1999 Funeral arrangements for Bessie Lewis, 99, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local care center. LEWIS, Frank M. Sr. LCAP 3/26/1999 Funeral services for Frank M. Lewis Sr., 65, will be at 7 p.m. today, March 26, in King's Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Myrick will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 27, and burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today. Mr. Lewis died at 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 19, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Scott Lewis; one son, Frank M. Lewis Jr.; five daughters, Laurie Brown, Jocelyn Lewis, Stella M. Lewis, Bessie Lewis and Shaquella Lewis, all of Lake Charles; one brother, Noah Lewis of Lake Charles; one sister, Lillian Lewis of Lake Charles; and six grandchildren. LEWIS infant LCAP 3/25/1999 Graveside services for Dineisa Renee Lewis, infant daughter of Joseph Kelly and Dianna Lewis, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 26, in Combre Memorial Park. The Rev. Edward Alexander will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. The infant died Sunday, March 21, 1999. Additional survivors include one brother, Lance McKeith Lewis of Lake Charles; paternal grandfather, Roy Hebert of Houston; and paternal grandmother, Doreth Kimbrough of Lake Charles. LEWIS, Frank LCAP 3/20/1999 Funeral arrangements for Frank Lewis, 65, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died at 2:30 p.m. Friday in a local hospital. LISOTTA infant LCAP 3/24/1999 ANDRUS COVE -- Graveside services for Nicolus Brennt Lisotta, infant son of Angelo and Jessica Lisotta of Ragley, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 24, in Andrus Cove Cemetery, under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. He died at 7:25 a.m. Sunday, March 21, 1999, in a local hospital. LISOTTA infant LCAP 3/23/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Nicolus Brennt Lisotta, infant son of Angelo and Jessica Lisotta, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a Lake Charles hospital. LOGUE, Thomas L. Sr. LCAP 3/29/1999 Funeral services for Thomas Lee Logue Sr., 49, will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Swire Cemetery in Ragley under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mr. Logue died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Hackberry, he had lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. He was the owner of Cajun Fence Company. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Logue; three sons, Terry Lee Dartez of Iowa, Thomas Lee Logue Jr. of Ragley and Jason Joseph Adam Logue of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Sallye Jean Savoy of West Minster, Colo.; three brothers, Claude Logg of Lake Charles, L.J. Logg of Oretta and Pervis Logue of Jennings; four sisters, Agnes Hutchins of LeBleu Settlement and Lena Knight, Blanche Foreman and Ruby Boudreaux, all of Lake Charles; and eight grandchildren. LOUVIERE, Joseph D. LCAP 3/12/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Joseph D. ''J.D.'' Louviere, 66, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 12, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. The Rev. Mitchell Gotte will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation continues today. A prayer service was held Thursday evening. Mr. Louviere died at 11:40 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Estherwood, he was a longtime resident of Jennings. Survivors include four sons, Jimmy Louviere of Estherwood, Ricky and Ronnie Louviere, both of Jennings, and Clyde Venable of Hackberry; three daughters, Ruthie Louviere of Mermentau, Mrs. Ravis (Cynthia) Weekly of Lake Arthur and Brenda Louviere of Jennings; three sisters, Lellia Quibodeaux and Mrs. Robert (Rose) Sittig Jr., both of Jennings, and Mrs. Albert (Eula Mae) Bouillion of Estherwood; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. LOUVIERE, Mary R., Mrs. LCAP 3/23/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Mary Richard Louviere, 86, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died Monday in the Jennings hospital. LOUVIERE, Mary LCAP 3/24/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mary Richard Louviere, 86, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 25, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Monsignor Vincent Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 3:30-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Louviere died at 8:22 a.m. Monday, March 22, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. She was a native of Eunice and had lived in Jennings for 65 years. She was a retired cafeteria worker at Our Lady Immaculate School. She was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church and of the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include two sons, John W. Louviere and Dr. Robert L. Louviere, both of Jennings; two sister, Ruby Blanchette of Lake Charles and Beatrice Goldberg of Wichita, Kan.; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. LOWERY, Clayton LCAP 3/4/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Clayton Lowery, 65, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in the Leesville hospital. LOWERY, Clayton W. LCAP 3/5/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Clayton W. Lowery, 65, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 6, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in National Cemetery in Pineville. Mr. Lowery died Wednesday, March 3, 1999, in the Leesville hospital. LUNA, Pete F. LCAP 3/31/1999 Funeral services for Pete F. Luna, 76, will be at 3 p.m. today, March 31, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. R.E. Clark will officiate. Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 1, in Houston National Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Luna died at 10:35 p.m. Monday, March 29, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Corpus Christi, Texas, he retired from the U.S. Air Force after 22 years of service. He was a World War II and Korean Conflict veteran. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Myrtice Luna; four sons, Billy Blackmon and Donald Smith, both of Houston, Pete Luna II of Mayflower, Ark., and Paul Luna of Boston, Ga.; two daughters, Esther Mora of W. Columbia, Texas, and Mary Jo Robinson, of Corpus Christi; one brother, Thomas Urrutia of Quinlan, Texas; 16 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, the family said. MALLETT, Yvonne D. LCAP 3/27/1999 Funeral services for Yvonne D. Mallett, 69, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 29, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Grand Lake Cemetery. Visitation is 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, with a 6 p.m. rosary, and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Mallett died Thursday, March 25, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Grand Lake, she was a resident of Lake Charles and of the Catholic faith. Survivors include two sons, Michael Mallett of Phoenix and Mitchell Charles Mallett of Lake Charles; one daughter, Cindy Clement of Lake Charles; one brother, Rogers Demarets of Cleveland, Texas; two sisters, Opal Vincent of Carlyss and Lovina Guidry of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. MALLETT, Yvonne D. LCAP 3/27/1999 Fueral services for Yvonne D. Mallett, 69, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 29, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Grand Lake Cemetery. Visitation is 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, with a 6 p.m. rosary, and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Mallett died Thursday, March 25, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Grand Lake, she was a resident of Lake Charles and of the Catholic faith. Survivors include two sons, Michael Mallett of Phoenix and Mitchell Charles Mallett of Lake Charles; one daughter, Cindy Clement of Lake Charles; one brother, Rogers Demarets of Cleveland, Texas; two sisters, Opal Vincent of Carlyss and Lovina Guidry of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. MALONE, John C. LCAP 3/3/1999 Funeral services for John C. Malone, 85, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 4, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Edgar Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Malone died Monday, March 1, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Aspermont, Texas, he had lived in Lake Charles for 59 years. He was a 56-year member of the F&AM Masonic Lodge 433 and the Plumbers' and Steamfitters' Union Local 106. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and retired as a wholesale salesman from Kelly-Weber after 19 years. Survivors include his wife, Cecile Malone; one son, Michael Malone Sr. of Lake Charles; two daughters, Dorothy Bowes of Lake Charles and Darlene LeMaster of Sugarland, Texas; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. MANNING, Omer L. Sr. LCAP 3/19/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Omer Lee Manning Sr., 86, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Mr. Manning died at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, in a Beauregard care center. MANUEL, Loudie , Mrs. LCAP 3/19/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Loudie Manuel, 65, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Thursday at her residence. MANUEL, Loudie LCAP 3/20/1999 Graveside services for Miss Loudie Manuel, 65, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 20, in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. She died Thursday, March 18, 1999, in her residence. MARCEAUX, Payne J. LCAP 3/11/1999 LAFAYETTE -- Funeral services for Payne Jenea Marceaux, infant daughter of Jonathan Marceaux and Angela Crochet, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 12, in Martin & Castille Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Friday. She died Tuesday, March 9, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. Additional survivors include one sister, Sadie Crochet of Morgan City; her maternal grandparents, Daniel J. and Carla E. Anton of Satsuma; and her paternal grandparents Margaret "Maggie" Marceaux of New Iberia and Marlene Marceaux of Gueydan. MARCENAC, Susan E. LCAP 3/20/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Susan Elizabeth Marcenac, 30, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 22, in Hixson Funeral Home on Ruth Street. The Rev. Joseph Decoteau will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, with a 7 p.m. rosary; and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. She died Thursday, March 18, 1999, in Moss Bluff. She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. Survivors include one brother, Mark Andrew Zeigler I of Lake Charles; her parents, Rodney Marcenac and Gwenda Doolittle; her maternal grandfather, Jesse Henry of Sulphur; and her paternal grandparents, Earl and Grace Marcenac of Westlake. MARCENAC, Susan SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Susan Marcenac, 31, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in Westlake. MARCENAC, Susan E. LCAP 3/21/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Susan Elizabeth Marcenac, 30, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 22, in Hixson Funeral Home on Ruth Street. The Rev. Joseph Decoteau will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Miss Marcenac died Thursday, March 18, 1999, in Sulphur. She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. Survivors include one brother, Mark Andrew Zeigler I of Lake Charles; her parents, Ronnie Marcenac and Gwenda Doolittle; her paternal grandparents, Earl and Grace Marcenac of Westlake; and her maternal grandparents, Jessie Henry of Sulphur and Mrs. Stella Langley. MARSHALL, William LCAP 3/6/1999 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for William "Billy" Marshall, 49, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 7, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial is in Leesville Cemetery. Mr. Marshall died Friday, March 5, 1999, in Alexandria. MARTIN, Gilbert B. LCAP 3/20/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Gilbert B. Martin, 94, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 2:20 p.m. Friday in the Jennings hospital. MARTIN, Gilbert B. LCAP 3/21/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Gilbert Bertrand Martin, 94, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 22, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under direction of Matthew and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Martin died at 2:20 p.m. Friday, March 19, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. MATHENY, Diana J. LCAP 3/16/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Diana Jeanette Matheny, 53, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, in Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. The body will be cremated. MCCOLLOUGH, Laura E. LCAP 3/5/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Laura E. McCollough, 87, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 6, in Texas Avenue Baptist Church. The Revs. Bruce Crosby and J.N. Foreman will officiate. Burial will be in Newlin Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. McCollough died Wednesday, March 3, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. Survivors include one son, Bob Rainwater of Chicago; three daughters, Mrs. Charlotte Sheridan of Houston, Mrs. Nancy Dickson of Rosepine and Margie Brister of DeRidder; five sisters, Jewel Hickman of Houston and Lena Rainwater, Vina Blackmon, Mac Miller and Louise Bell, all of DeRidder; three brothers, Hildred M. McCurley of Oklahoma City, Okla., Olen Ray McCurley of Westlake and R.J. McCurley of Houston; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. MCCONATHY, Gladys H. LCAP 3/22/1999 ANACOCO -- Funeral services for Gladys Hale McConathy, 90, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 22, in Good Hope Baptist Church. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. McConathy died Saturday, March 20, 1999, in Anacoco. MCDANIEL, Gladys M. LCAP 3/20/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Gladys McRight McDaniel, 88, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 20, in First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. McDaniel died Friday, March 19, 1999, in her residence. MCHENRY, Catherine J. LCAP 3/26/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Catherine Johnson McHenry, 92, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 26, in the First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Willis Flat Cemetery. Mrs. McHenry died Thursday, March 25, 1999, in an Oakdale care center. MCINNIS, Jackienette LCAP 3/16/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Jackienette ''Jackie'' McInnis, 54, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, in Oak Forest Baptist Church. Burial will be in McInnis Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Monday, March 15, 1999, in DeRidder. MCINTOSH, Mary LCAP 3/16/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mary McIntosh, 52, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Monday in her residence. MCINTOSH, Norman , Mrs. ALBANY, N.Y. -- Funeral services for Mrs. Norman (Mary Helena) McIntosh, 52, of 714 West 18th St. in Lake Charles, will be Monday, March 22, in Welcome Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Local arrangements are under the direction of King's Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. McIntosh died Monday, March 15, 1999, in her residence. A native of Albany, she live in Lake Charles for the past five years. She was a member of the St. Patrick Auxiliary. She was a member of New Light Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband; four daughters, Wanda Biggs of Lake Charles; Dorene McIntosh of Utica, N.Y.; and Robyn and Penny Goodwin, both of Albany; her father, David Brown of Albany; one sister, Diane Gordon of Vermont; and nine grandchildren. MCMANUS, Mayner LCAP 3/20/1999 Funeral services for Mayner "Mac" McManus, 65, will be at 11 a.m. today, March 20, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lawrence Hidalgo will officiate. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Pineville. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. McManus died Thursday, March 18, 1999, in his residence. A native of Ball, he had lived in Lake Charles since 1960. He was a graduate of Northwestern State University. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Owner of M&A Restaurant Supply for over 30 years, he was a longtime member of the Louisiana Restaurant Association. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Moss McManus; one son, M. Brent McManus of Houston, Texas; one sister, Louise Delaney of Ball; and one grandchild. MCNABB, Irma I. LCAP 3/29/1999 DERIDDER- Funeral services for Irma Irvin McNabb, 91, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Tanner Cemetery in Burkeville, Texas. Mrs. McNabb died Sunday, March 28, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. MCREE, Woodrow LCAP 3/16/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Woodrow McRee, 86, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 16, in Unity Baptist Church. Burial will be in Cole Cemetery in under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. McRee died Sunday, March 14, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. MENARD, Olive Menard LCAP 3/4/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Olive Menard, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 5, from St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vinton. The Rev. Charles Soileau will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mrs. Menard died Tuesday, March 2, 1999, in Sulphur. A lifelong resident of the Vinton area, she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Roy Lee (Elaine) Gilbert of Vinton; one sister, Antonia Dupuis of Jennings; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. MENG, Arthur LCAP 3/8/1999 Graveside services for Arthur Meng, 70, of Iowa will be at 2 p.m. today, March 8 in Lacassine Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Meng died Sunday, March 7, 1999, in a local hospital. MERCHANT, Lula Mae , Mrs. LCAP 3/29/1999 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Lula Mae Merchant, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Russi will officiate. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mrs. Merchant died Saturday, March 27, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. A native of Duralde, she was a resident of Oakdale. Survivors include two sons, Wayne Merchant of Anaheim, Calif., and Rick Merchant of Cameron; one daughter, Connie Horne of Winnfield; two brothers, J.D. Johnson of Pearland, Texas, and John Ray Johnson of Oakdale; two sisters, Ethel McClellan of Cameron and Genora Dyer of Oakdale; and five grandchildren. MITCHELL, Gaynelle L. LCAP 3/28/1999 Funeral services for Gaynelle L. Mitchell, 89, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, March 29, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Monday. She died Saturday, March 27, 1999, in a New Orleans hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of a pioneer Lake Charles family. She was a 1928 graduate of Lake Charles High School and a graduate of Vincent Business College. She was a bookkeeper, secretary and executive assistant for W.V. Conover. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Survivors include one sister, Yvonne M. Auerr of Framingham, Mass. MITCHELL, Robert G. Jr. LCAP 3/8/1999 PINE PRAIRIE -- Funeral services for Robert G. "Bob" Mitchell Jr., 84, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 9 in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Fontenot Cemetery of Pine Prairie under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Mitchell died Sunday, March 7, 1999, in a Mamou hospital. MODLISH, Paul B. LCAP 3/28/1999 JENNINGS -- Memorial services for Paul B. Modlish, 77, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, in the First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Tom Reighney will officiate. The body was cremated under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. Modlish died at 4:25 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. He was a native of Jennings. He was a 1939 graduate of Jennings High School, and received degrees in music from Oberlin College in Iowa and Union Theological Seminary in New Yrok. He served in the Army Air Corps and Infantry during World War II and is a life member of the American Legion Post 19. He was a member and past president of the Jennings Rotary Club since 1958, and a member of the Nature Conservancy. He was active in the American Red Cross where he served as the local chairman. He was a member of First Presbyterian church where he served as Elder, receiving treasurer and Sunday school teacher. He was the retired owner of G.P. Modlish, Inc. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Hibbs Modlish; three sons, Mark Jeffries of Enid, Okla., Tom Jeffries of Madison, Wis., and Tim Jeffries of Carlsbad, Calif.; one daughter, Maureen Modlish of Schertz, Texas; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice, the family said. MODLISH, Paul LCAP 3/26/1999 JENNINGS -- Memorial services for Paul Modlish, 77, of Jennings will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. He died at 4:25 p.m. Thursday, March 25, in the Jennings hospital. MONCEAUX, Irvin J. LCAP 3/3/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Irvin J. Monceaux, 70, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 3, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. Monceaux died at 12:52 a.m. Tuesday, March 2, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. MONTOU, Rogers J. Sr. LCAP 3/18/1999 OBERLIN -- Funeral services for Rogers John Montou Sr., 55, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 19, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Burial will be in Reed Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mr. Montou died Wednesday, March 17, 1999, in Oakdale. MOORE, Lucy G. LCAP 3/9/1999 LEESVILLE -Funeral services for Lucy G. Moore, 92, of Shreveport will be at 2 p.m. today, March 9, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Leesville Cemetery. She died Sunday, March 7, 1999, in Shreveport. MOORE, Vida Mae , Mrs. Funeral services for Mrs. Vida Mae Moore, 96, will be at 1 p.m. today, March 19, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Elisha Tutson will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from noon. Mrs. Moore died Wednesday, March 17, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Mossville, she had lived in Houston and Lake Charles for a number of years. Survivors include one brother, Lawrence Moss of Lake Charles. MORGAN, Autrey H. LCAP 3/11/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Autrey H. "Boots" Morgan, 75, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 12, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Morgan died at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. MORROW, Jacquelyn D. LAFAYETTE -- Funeral services for Jacquelyn D. Morrow, 53, will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 21, in Delhomme Funeral Home. The Rev. Jeff White will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation will be from noon Sunday. Mrs. Morrow died at 7 a.m. Thursday, March 18, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. She was a native of Savannah, Ga., and had lived in Lafayette since 1974. She was a 1963 graduate of Merryville High School. She received her bachelor's degree in nursing in 1968 from Southern Missionary College in Chattanooga, Tenn. She worked at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, was an oncology nurse for Dr. Brian Barnes for 12 years and was director of nursing at Lafayette Guest House. Survivors include her husband, Anthony Frank Morrow III of Lafayette; one daughter, Tracie Morrow Viator of Lafayette; one son, Anthony F. Morrow IV of Lafayette; two brothers, Norman Dardeau and Michael Dardeau, both of Destrehan; her mother, Mary Stafford Dardeau of Destrehan; and two grandchildren. MOSES, Arnold LCAP 3/13/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Arnold Moses will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. He died at 3 p.m. Friday in a Lake Charles hospital. MOSES, A.E. LCAP 3/14/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for A.E. Moses, 82, of DeRidder will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 15, in Grace Church. The Revs. George Glass and Leon Anderson will officiate. Burial will be in Whitaker Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Moses died at 3:15 p.m. Friday, March 12, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. Survivors include his wife, Nellie Moses; three sons, Robert, Glen and Tommy Moses, all of DeRidder; four daughters, Loretta Bell of Kinder, Judy Smith and Janet Keel, both of DeRidder, and Janie Nelson of Newton, Texas; one brother, Earl Moses of DeRidder; 15 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. MOSES, A.E. LCAP 3/14/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for A.E. Moses, 82, of DeRidder will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 15, in Grace Church. The Revs. George Glass and Leon Anderson will officiate. Burial will be in Whitaker Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Moses died at 3:15 p.m. Friday, March 12, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. Survivors include his wife, Nellie Moses; three sons, Robert, Glen and Tommy Moses, all of DeRidder; four daughters, Loretta Bell of Kinder, Judy Smith and Janet Keel, both of DeRidder, and Janie Nelson of Newton, Texas; one brother, Earl Moses of DeRidder; 15 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Mr. Guidry died Monday, March 22, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A lifelong resident of Creole, he was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a past grand knight in the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include one son, Chris Guidry of Arlington, Texas; three daughters, Melanie Williams of Moss Bluff, Michelle Broussard of Grand Chenier and Monique Carter of Cameron; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Mr. Hines died Thursday, March 18, 1999, in a DeRidder care center. Mrs. Matheny died Sunday, March 14, 1999, in the Leesville hospital. MUNDY, Edgar E. SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Edward E. Mundy, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Egidio Vecchio will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Mundy died Sunday, March 14, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Abbeville, S.C., he was a resident of Sulphur. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving overseas and receiving three Bronze Medals. He worked at Dunham Price Insurance for 12 years. Survivors include one son, Robert Stacy III of Sulphur; two daughters, Mrs. Steven (Chyrl) Babineaux of Sulphur and Bonnie Mundy of Sulphur; two brothers, Luther Mundy of Laurens, S.C., and Calvin Mundy of Due West, S.C.; four sisters, Mrs. Louise McCana of Lynchburg, Va., Mrs. Gladys Smith of Greenwood, S.C., Mrs. Evelyn Dugan of Pawly's Island, S.C., and Mrs. Lib Loftes of Abbeville, S.C.; and one grandchild. MYRICK, Hazel LCAP 3/24/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Hazel Barbara Myrick, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 25, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Monsignor Joseph Bourque will officiate. Burial will be in Hebert Cemetery in Hecker under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is noon-9 p.m. today, with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday, in the funeral home. Mrs. Myrick died Tuesday, March 23, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Westlake. She was a past member of the Council on Aging and the Westlake Senior Center. She was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church and of the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include four sons, Raymond Myrick and James Myrick, both of Moss Bluff, Richard Lee Myrick of Slidell and Carl Anthony Myrick of Westlake; two daughters, Margaret Dell Holland of Iowa, La., and Roberta Ann Myrick of Westlake; two brothers, J.R. "Buster" Lee and Raymond Edward Lee, both of Houma; two sisters, Violet Culpepper and Lucille Pitre, both of Westlake; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. NALL, Catherine LCAP 3/13/1999 FOREST HILL -- Funeral services for Catherine Nall, 87, will be at 3 p.m. today, March 13, in the United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Butters Cemetery under direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mrs. Nall died at 7:25 a.m. Friday, March 12, 1999, in an Alexandria care center. NASH, Retel LCAP 3/25/1999 Funeral arrangements for Retel Nash, 86, of 1704 Woodring St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 10:47 p.m. Tuesday in a local hospital. NASSAR, Connie M., Mrs. LCAP 3/19/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Mrs. Connie Mack (Carolyn) Nassar, 51, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20, in Sulphur United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. David and O.L. Gunter will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. Nassar died Wednesday, March 17, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a resident of Sulphur for 23 years. She was a 1965 graduate of LaGrange High School and had attended McNeese. She was employed by Olin/Arco/ Lyondell for 28 years. She was an active member in Partners in Education, a team captain for Arco/Lyondell for the Cancer Society Dusk to Dawn Relay and a member of the Office and Professional Employees Union for 26 years, serving as treasurer. She was also public relations and Sunday school director for Sulphur United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include her husband, Connie Mack Nassar of Sulphur; one son, Kenneth Paulm Driver of LeCompte; four stepsons, Ricky Dale Nassar and Michael Wayne Nassar, both of Carlyss, Randy Nassar of Crosby, Texas and Harold Nassar of Westlake; one brother, Kenneth Wait; her mother, Judy Fuselier of Lake Charles; one grandchild; 12 stepgrandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. NELMS,Kary D., Rev. LCAP 3/31/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for the Rev. Kary D. Nelms, 93, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 1, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck. The Rev. Nelms died Tuesday, March 30, 1999, in the Leesville hospital. NELSON, Elaine LCAP 3/27/1999 FIELDS -- Funeral services for Elaine Nelson, 74, of San Antonio will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, in Gambrell Baptist Church. Burial will be in Babe Clark Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Nelson died Tuesday, March 23, 1999, in a San Antonio hospital. NELSON, Elaine LCAP 3/25/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Elaine Nelson, 74, of San Antonio will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a San Antonio hospital. NELSON, Elaine LCAP 3/27/1999 FIELDS -- Funeral services for Elaine Nelson, 74, of San Antonio will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, in Gambrell Baptist Church. Burial will be in Babe Clark Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Nelson died Tuesday, March 23, 1999, in a San Antonio hospital. NELSON, Elaine LCAP 3/28/1999 FIELDS -- Funeral services for Elaine Nelson, 74, of Kerrville, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, in Gambrell Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert Trahan will officiate. Burial will be in Babe Clark Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home, with a 7 p.m. Eastern Star service; and from 10 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mrs. Nelson died Tuesday, March 23, 1999, in a San Antonio hospital. A native of DeQuincy, she lived in Fields and DeRidder a number of years and in Kerrville for two years. She was a member of First Baptist Church, the Pinehurst Chapter 33 Order of the Eastern Star for 50 years, the Navy League, and the Kerrville Chamber of Commerce. She was the Kerr County Texas Coordinator for Triad, an ombudsman for the elderly with AARP and a committeeman for Sea Scouts. Survivors include two sons, James E. Nelson of Kerrville and John D. Johnson of Silsbee, Texas; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. NEWTON, Ann LCAP 3/27/1999 ANACOCO -- Mrs. Ann Newton, 58, died Wednesday, March 24, 1999, in her residence. The body will be cremated under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. NEWTON, Ann LCAP 3/27/1999 ANACOCO -- Mrs. Ann Newton, 58, died Wednesday, March 24, 1999, in her residence. The body will be cremated under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. NEZZIO, Nancy M. LCAP 3/10/1999 Funeral services for Nancy M. Nezzio, 92, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 11, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Monsignor Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a 5:30 p.m. rosary; and 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, in the funeral home. She died at 11:40 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 1999, in her residence. A native of Patterson, she had lived in Lake Charles for the past 73 years. She and her sister owned and operated Nezzio's Grocery Store on Pine Street for 65 years. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral and the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include two nephews and two nieces. NIETO, Rebecca D. LCAP 3/18/1999 PICKERING -- Graveside services for Rebecca Denard Nieto, 40, formerly of Pickering, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20, in Pine Island Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. She died Friday, March 12, 1999, in Tulsa, Okla. NORTHCUTT, James W. LCAP 3/9/1999 LEESVILLE -Funeral services for James William Northcutt, 70, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco. Mr. Northcutt died Monday, March 8, 1999, in a Leesville hospital. NUNEZ, Emma T. LCAP 3/20/1999 GRAND CHENIER -- Funeral services with Eastern Star Rites for Emma Claire Taber Nunez, 91, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 21, in Grand Chenier United Methodist Church. The Rev. Joe Rountree will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Chenier Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Nunez died Friday, March 19, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Jennings and a resident of Grand Chenier. She retired as postmaster after 37 years of service. She was a charter member of Eastern Star Thelma Hackett Chapter 225, the Grand Chenier Athletic Association and Boys Village. She was a member of the Cameron Parish Library Board, the Grand Chenier Home Demonstration Club and the American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include two sons, Lee R. Nunez and Garner Nunez, both of Grand Chenier; two sisters, Melba Lee Vaughn of Houston and Augusta Porter of Lake Arthur; five grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Grand Chenier United Methodist Church, the family said. NUNEZ, Emma T. LCAP 3/21/1999 GRAND CHENIER -- Funeral services with Eastern Star rites for Emma Claire Taber Nunez, 91, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 21, in Grand Chenier United Methodist Church. The Rev. Joe Rountree will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Chenier Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today in the church. Mrs. Nunez died Friday, March 19, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. OFFORD, April Y. LCAP 3/10/1999 Funeral arrangements for April Yvette Offord, 14, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. OFFORD, April Y. LCAP 3/11/1999 Funeral services for April Yvette Offord, 14, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 12, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 9-9:45 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. She died Tuesday, March 9, 1999, in a New Orleans hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include her parents, Patricia Rideau Offord and James Kerry Offord Sr., both of Lake Charles; two brothers, James Kerry Offord Jr. and Darrell Wayne Offord, both of Lake Charles; and her grandparents, Sullivan "Doc" Offord and Willie Mae Doucet Offord, both of Lake Charles. OGEA, Robert LCAP 3/5/1999 CLEVELAND, Miss. -- Funeral services for Robert Ogea, 46, of Boyle, Miss., were held Wednesday, March 4, in Fletcher-Nowell Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Johnston officiated. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Pleasant Grove, Miss. Mr. Ogea died Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, in a Memphis, Tenn., hospital. He was a native of Sulphur and had lived in Sledge, Miss., before moving to Cleveland in 1975. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Ogea of Boyle, Miss.; and two sisters, Sarah Broussard and Pam Sonnier, both of Sulphur. OWENS, Hazel B., Mrs. LCAP 3/14/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel B. Owens, 88, of Hornbeck will be at 2 p.m. today, March 14, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Prewitts Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck. She died Friday, March 12, 1999, in the Many hospital. OWENS, Russell LCAP 3/20/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Russell "Bear" Owens, 34, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 20, in Snider Funeral Home. The Revs. Paul Nugent and Harry Methvin will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Owens died Thursday, March 18, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. He was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy and a 1985 graduate of DeQuincy High School. He was a member of the USTRC Association and a 10-year employee of the Calcasieu School Board maintenance department. Survivors include his mother, Delores Owens of DeQuincy; one brother, Ronnie Owens of DeQuincy; one sister, Jamie Owens of DeQuincy; and his grandparents, Monk and Ava Dickerson of DeQuincy. OWENS, Russell LCAP 3/21/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Russell "Bear" Owens, 34, were at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, in Snider Funeral Home. The Revs. Paul Nugent and Harry Methvin officiated. Burial was in Perkins Cemetery. Mr. Owens died Thursday, March 18, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. He was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy and a 1985 graduate of DeQuincy High School. He was a member of the USTRC Association, an avid bass fisherman and a 10-year employee of the Calcasieu School Board maintenance department. Survivors include his mother, Delores Owens; one brother, Ronnie Owens; one sister, Jamie Owens; one half brother, "Peanut" Dickerson of ; and his grandparents, Monk and Ava Dickerson, all of DeQuincy. OWENS, Hazel B. LCAP 3/14/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel B. Owens, 88, of Hornbeck will be at 2 p.m. today, March 14, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Prewitts Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck. She died Friday, March 12, 1999, in the Many hospital. PAGET, Eude LCAP 3/27/1999 Funeral arrangements for Eude Paget, 91, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Thursday. PAGET, Eude LCAP 3/27/1999 Funeral arrangements for Eude Paget, 91, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Thursday. PAYNE, Joseph Sr. LCAP 3/5/1999 GOUDEAU -- Funeral services for Joseph Payne Sr., 86, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 6, in Antioch Baptist Church. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mr. Payne died at 12:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. PELLERIN, Adam F. LCAP 3/24/1999 Funeral services for Adam Firman Pellerin, 86, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 25, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a 7:30 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Pellerin died at 2:55 p.m. Monday, March 22, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Big Lake, he lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a self-employed business man and a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Leodie Pelafigue Pellerin; two sons, James W. Pellerin and Richard D. Pellerin, both of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. PELLERIN, Adam LCAP 3/23/1999 Funeral arrangements for Adam Pellerin, 87, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Monday in a Lake Charles hospital. PERKINS, William A. LCAP 3/5/1999 SINGER -- Graveside services for William Alvis Perkins, 39, of Starks will be at 1 p.m. today, March 5, in Good Hope Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Perkins died Wednesday, March 3, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. PERKINS, Rayford E., Mrs. LCAP 3/11/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Rayford E. (Judith Marie LeJeune) Perkins, 52, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 12, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Oris Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mrs. Perkins died Wednesday, March 10, 1999, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of the Lake Charles-Moss Bluff area, she was a 1965 graduate of LaGrange High School and attended Sowela Tech. She co-owned and operated Perks Lock & Key. She was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church and was a former member of the choir. She was a member of the Charismatic Community Center and a member of VFW Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband; one son, Kenneth Ray Perkins of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Kim Perkins Courville of Lake Charles; two brothers, Willis LeJeune of Garland, Texas and Michael LeJeune of Lake Charles; four sisters, Mrs. Gary (Loretta) Tilley, Linda Davis, Mrs. Bryan (Wanda) Carnahan and Sarita LeJeune, all of Lake Charles; her parents, Carlton and Verdie LeJeune, both of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. PERRY, John L. LCAP 3/23/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for John L. Perry, 73, of Merryville will be at 2 p.m. today, March 23, in Colonial Funeral Home. The Rev. James Kimball will officiate. Burial will be in Merryville Cemetery in Merryville. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mr. Perry died Sunday. March 21, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. Survivors include his wife, Dollie Perry of Merryville; and one son, Claydon Perry of Merryville. PETTIFIELD, Bessie , Mrs. LCAP 3/11/1999 GILLIS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Pettifield, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 12, in First United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. James Granger and Jerry Gilland will officiate. Burial will be in Creel Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation continues today in the church. Mrs. Pettifield died Wednesday, March 10, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Reeves, she was a resident of Gillis and member of First United Pentecostal Church. She was a beautician for 28 years. Survivors include one son, H.J. "Buddy" Pettifield of Gillis; one brother, Johnny Parker of DeQuincy; one sister, Nettie Rainwater of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. PHILLIPS, Patricia E. LCAP 3/13/1999 SHARP -- Graveside services for Mrs. Patricia Elanie Phillips, 67, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 14, at Campbell Creek Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. James Swartz will officiate. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today. Mrs. Phillips died Friday, March 12, 1999, in her residence. A native of Shreveport, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1952 and was a second-grade teacher at Dolby Elementary School for 28 years. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and the Calcasieu Parish Teachers' Association. Survivors include her husband, Roy Phillips; one son, Michael Lamar Phillips of Brewton, Ala.; one brother, John David Crump of Shreveport; one sister, Marilyn Kennedy of Clarinda, Iowa; and four grandchildren. PIPER, Olega M. LCAP 3/13/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Olega Mae Piper, 70, will be at 11 a.m. today, March 13, in Norris Memorial Church of God in Christ. Henry Tyler Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under direction of Vincent's Funeral Home. Mrs. Piper died Monday, March 8, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. Survivors include five sons, Cecil Piper of Washington, D.C., Murray Piper of Baltimore, Md., Ronald Piper and Donald Piper, both of Lake Charles, and Patrick Piper of Richmond; two daughters, Brenda Piper of DeRidder and Linda Armstrong of Lafayette; two brothers, Yz Darenport of Lompoc, Calif., and Sgt. Calvin Johnson of Germany; 19 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. POLLOCK, Douglas LCAP 3/10/1999 PELHAM, Ga. - Funeral services for Douglas Gene Pollock, 37, of Sulphur will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 11, in Union Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery under the direction of Timmons Funeral Home of Tallahassee, Fla. Local arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Mr. Pollock died Monday, March 8, 1999. POWELL, Cary B. LCAP 3/21/1999 OAK GROVE -- Funeral services for Cary Bates Powell, 78, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 22, in Trinity Baptist Church. The Revs. Don Wright and C.T. Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Mr. Powell died at 7:30 a.m., March 20, 1999, in a Monroe hospital. He was a longtime resident of Oak Grove. A veteran of World War II, he was a staff sergeant in the European Theater. He was a plumber for more than 40 years. Survivors include two sons, Kenny Powell of Oak Grove and Bobby Powell of Morgan City; three brothers, Bill Powell of Monroe, Percy Powell of West Monroe and Boyce Powell of Sulphur; two sisters, Dee Pitts of Lake Charles and Lilly Mae Rollin of Spanish Fort, Ala.; and five grandchildren. PRIMEAUX, Lydia Mae LCAP 3/27/1999 CREOLE -- Funeral services for Lydia "Lyd" Mae Sevin Primeaux, 74, will be at noon Sunday, March 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Primeaux died Friday, March 26, 1999, in her residence. She was a native of Vacherie and had lived in Creole for most of her life. She was a member of Woodmen of the World, Mended Heart Volunteers, Stroke Support Group and AARP. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Ladies Altar Society, Women's Cursillo 30 and Catholic Daughters. She was a reporter for the Cameron Pilot, a Camp Fire leader, a church lector and choir member, a CCD teacher and an election commissioner. Survivors include her husband, Roland Primeaux; three sons, Vernon Primeaux and Stanley Primeaux, both of Creole, and Patrick Primeaux of Highlands, Texas; four daughters, Joelle Martel of Sulphur and Cynthia King, Rosalie Nunez and Margaret Wofe, all of Creole; one brother, Francis Sevin of Pierre Part; three sisters, Beulah Steib of Westwego, Terri George of Thibodaux and Rosalie Zeringue of Paulina; and 13 grandchildren. PRIMEAUX, Lydia Mae LCAP 3/28/1999 CREOLE -- Funeral services for Lydia "Lyd" Mae Sevin Primeaux, 74, will be at noon today, March 28, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Saturday evening. Mrs. Primeaux died Friday, March 26, 1999, in her residence. She was a native of Vacherie and had lived in Creole for most of her life. She was a member of Woodmen of the World, Mended Heart Volunteers, Stroke Support Group, AARP and Catholic Daughters. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Ladies Altar Society, Women's Cursillo 30 and Catholic Daughters. She was a reporter for the Cameron Pilot, a Camp Fire leader, a church lector and choir member, a CCD teacher and an election commissioner. Survivors include her husband, Roland Primeaux of Creole; three sons, Vernon Primeaux and Stanley Primeaux, both of Creole, and Patrick Primeaux of Highlands, Texas; four daughters, Joelle Martel of Sulphur and Cynthia King, Rosalie Nunez and Margaret Wofe, all of Creole; one brother, Francis Sevin of Pierre Part; three sisters, Beulah Steib of Westwego, Terri George of Thibodaux and Rosalie Zeringue of Paulina; and 15 grandchildren. PRIMEAUX, C. Darryl LCAP 3/21/1999 WEST LAKE HILLS, Texas -- Funeral services for Charles Darryl Primeaux, 56, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, from St. John Neumann Catholic Church. The Rev. Giles Amarasekera will officiate. Burial will be under the direction of Cook-Walden Funeral Home of Austin, Texas. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mr. Primeaux died Friday, March 19, 1999, in his residence. A graduate of McNeese State University, he received a Master of Science Engineering degree from Texas A & M University. He lived in Austin where he worked for the city of Austin and several consulting firms, before forming his own engineering company. Survivors include his wife, Nazia Primeaux; two sons, Jeffrey and Jacob Primeaux, both of Austin; and one daughter, Elizabeth Primeaux of Austin; one brother, Royce Primeaux of Austin; one sister, Kay Frances Glenn of Lake Charles; and his mother, Ethel Primeaux of Lake Charles. Memorials may be made to St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 101 Westlake Dr., Austin, TX 78746, Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Rd., Ste. 100, Austin, TX 78759 or the charity of choice, the family said. PRIMEAUX, Lydia Mae LCAP 3/27/1999 CREOLE -- Funeral services for Lydia "Lyd" Mae Sevin Primeaux, 74, will be at noon Sunday, March 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Primeaux died Friday, March 26, 1999, in her residence. She was a native of Vacherie and had lived in Creole for most of her life. She was a member of Woodmen of the World, Mended Heart Volunteers, Stroke Support Group and AARP. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Ladies Altar Society, Women's Cursillo 30 and Catholic Daughters. She was a reporter for the Cameron Pilot, a Camp Fire leader, a church lector and choir member, a CCD teacher and an election commissioner. Survivors include her husband, Roland Primeaux; three sons, Vernon Primeaux and Stanley Primeaux, both of Creole, and Patrick Primeaux of Highlands, Texas; four daughters, Joelle Martel of Sulphur and Cynthia King, Rosalie Nunez and Margaret Wofe, all of Creole; one brother, Francis Sevin of Pierre Part; three sisters, Beulah Steib of Westwego, Terri George of Thibodaux and Rosalie Zeringue of Paulina; and 13 grandchildren. PRUNTY, Donald J. LCAP 3/16/1999 LAFAYETTE -- Funeral services for Donald Joseph Prunty, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, from Genevieve Catholic Church. The Revs. Joseph F. Brennan, Aaron Melancon and Fred Reynolds will officiate. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Martin andCastille Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mr. Prunty died at 8:20 a.m. Monday, March 15, 1999, in his residence. A native of Ordway, S.D., he was a 1945 graduate of the U.S. Maritime School in Sheepshead Bay, N.Y., and became a purser/pharmacist mate. He served on ships of the Merchant Marine during World War II, carrying troops to North Africa and Italy. He sailed around the world several times. After the war, he sailed for United Fruit Co. of New Orleans. In 1951, he began a 39-year career with Lykes Brothers Steamship Co. Inc., where he served as assistant traffic manager of the Brownsville, Texas, office. He was then transferred to Lake Charles and became the Sabine District manager. He was a member of the Pilots Fee Commission, a member and past president of the Traffic Club of Lake Charles and vice president of the Lake Charles Maritime Association. In 1983, he was appointed by the Louisiana governor to serve on the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District Dock Board, where he served until his retirement in 1990. He served as president of the Proller Club of the Port of Lake Charles and belonged to The Chamber/Southwest Louisiana, the Lake Charles Rotary Club, the Lake Charles Country Club and the Acadian Hills Country Club of Lafayette. For nine years, he was associated with the South Lake Charles Little League. He coached teams, supervised the umpires and was elected league president. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Community in Lake Charles and the St. Genevieve Catholic Community in Lafayette. Survivors include one daughter, Donette Prunty Thomas of Lafayette; one son, Patrick Brian Prunty of Lake Charles; and five grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St. Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70503, the family said. PUSATERI, Antoinette , Mrs. LCAP 3/18/1999 CHICAGO -- Funeral services for Mrs. Antoinette Pusateri, 78, are pending in Lucanious Funeral Home. The Rev. Jack Reynolds will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m. in Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Mrs. Pusateri died Wednesday, March 17, 1999, in her residence. A native of Franklin, she lived in Chicago most of her life. She was a member of Our Lady Mother of the Church. Survivors include two brothers, Joseph Baratta of Chicago and Roland Baratta of Fox River Grove, Ill.; and five sisters, Selina San Felipo of Arlington Heights, Ill., Anna Bosco of Addison, Ill., Jean Tessmann of Watertown, Wisc., Jennie Sandella of California and Mary Grazaino of Chicago. RANDALL, Jessie LCAP 3/26/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Jessie "Tot" Randall, 83, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 27, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery. Mr. Randall died Thursday, March 25, 1999, in a Pine Prairie care facility. RANKINS, Wilma LCAP 3/18/1999 BERKELEY, Calif. -- The body of Wilma Rankins, 72, formerly of Lake Charles, will be cremated by Sunset Mortuary. Local arrangements are by Combre Funeral Home. She died Saturday, March 13, 1999, in Berkeley. She lived in Lake Charles for 29 years and Berkeley for 30 years. Survivors include two brothers, Steve Rankins of Houston and Johnny Rankins Jr. of Lake Charles; one sister, Irma Jean Chatman of Lake Charles; and one stepbrother, Willie Duhon of San Antonio, Texas. RANKINS, Wilma LCAP 3/19/1999 Wilma Rankins, 72, of Berkeley, Calif., died Saturday, March 13, 1999, in Berkeley. The body will be cremated under the direction of Sunset Mortuary of Berkeley. A native and 29-year resident of Lake Charles, he had lived in Berkeley for 30 years. Survivors include three brothers, Willie Duhon of San Antonio, Steve Rankins of Houston and Johnny Rankins Jr. of Lake Charles; and one sister, Irma Jean Chatman of Lake Charles. REED, Elizabeth M. LCAP 3/21/1999 Funeral services for Elizabeth Marie Orphey Reed, 58, of 1957 W. 20th St. will be at 6 p.m. today, March 21, in King's Funeral Home. Deacon Ray Granger will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Reed died Monday, March 15, 1999. She recently moved to Jacksonville, Fla., from Lake Charles. Survivors include her husband, John S. Reed Sr.; two sons, John Reed Jr. and Keith Reed, both of San Antonio, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Clara Coleman and Mrs. Paula Coaxum, both of Jacksonville; five brothers, Robert, Lawrence and Wilbert Reed, all of Lake Charles, and Wilson and Howard Orphey, both of Houston; three sisters, Mrs. Doris Bilbo, Virgie Singleton and Louise Kaough, all of Lake Charles; ten grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. REED, Melvin M. LCAP 3/21/1999 EUNICE -- Funeral services for Melvin Martin "Bo-Boy" Reed, 64, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, from St. Mathilda Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Mathilda Cemetery under the direction of Frank Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Reed died at 4:40 p.m. Friday, March 19, 1999, in his home. REED, Elizabeth O. LCAP 3/19/1999 Funeral arrangements for Elizabeth Marie Orphey Reed, 58, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Monday in a Jacksonville, Fla., hospital. REED, Elizabeth M. LCAP 3/22/1999 Funeral services for Elizabeth Marie Orphey Reed, 58, of 1957 W. 20th St. were at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 21, in King's Funeral Home. Deacon Ray Granger officiated. Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. today. Mrs. Reed died Monday, March 15, 1999. She recently moved to Jacksonville, Fla., after living in Lake Charles. Survivors include her husband, John S. Reed Sr.; two sons, John Reed Jr. of Jacksonville, and Keith Reed of San Antonio, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Clara Coleman and Mrs. Paula Coaxum, both of Jacksonville; five brothers, Robert, Lawrence and Wilbert Orphey, all of Lake Charles and Wilson and Howard Orphey, both of Houston; three sisters, Mrs. Doris Bilbo, Virgie Singleton and Louise Kaough, all of Lake Charles; ten grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. REID, Kermit E. LCAP 3/2/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Kermit E. Reid of Pitkin will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Monday in his residence. REID, Kermit E. LCAP 3/3/1999 PITKIN -- Funeral services for Kermit E. Reid, 87, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 3, in Hopewell Methodist Church. Burial will be in Blackjack Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Reid died Monday, March 1, 1999, in his residence. RICHARD, Norris LCAP 3/7/1999 EVANGELINE -- Funeral services for Norris Richard, 90, of Egan, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 7, from St. Joseph Catholic. Burial will be in Tee-Mamou Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Mr. Richard died at midnight Friday, March 5, 1999, in the Crowley hospital. RICHARDSON, Lucinda Lee LCAP 3/6/1999 Funeral services for Ludinda Lee Richardson, 67, of 1414 Grien Ave. will be at 11 a.m. today, March 6, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Mrs. Richardson died at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 1999, in a local hospital. RICHARDSON, Lucinda L., Mrs. LCAP 3/5/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Lucinda Lee Richardson, 67, of 1414 Grien Ave. will be at noon Saturday, March 6, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. A wake will be from 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel. Mrs. Richardson died at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Westlake, she had lived in Lake Charles for the past 23 years. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Alice Richardson Lemelle of Lake Charles; two sons, Lee A. Pipkins and Gary L. Richardson, both of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren RIGMAIDEN, Andre LCAP 3/10/1999 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Andre Rigmaiden, 4, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 10, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. He died at 12:33 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. ROBERTS, Eula A. LCAP 3/18/1999 EUNICE -- Funeral services for Eula Mae August Roberts,73, will be at 7 p.m. Friday, March 19, in Frank Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday Jules Cemetery in Ville Platte. She died at 7:24 p.m. Monday, March 15, 1999, in her Iowa, La. residence. ROBERTS, Mary Ann LCAP 3/6/1999 KAPLAN - Funeral services for Mary Ann Landry Roberts, 67, will be at 11 a.m. today, March 6, from Our Lady of the Very Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery in Leroy. She died Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999, in her residence. ROBINSON, Robert G. LCAP 3/27/1999 HOUSTON -- Funeral services for Robert George Robinson, 87, will be at 1 p.m. today, March 27, in Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home. The Rev. Billy Sterling will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery with local arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Robinson died Wednesday, March 24, 1999, in a local hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Barbara Karkalits of Lake Charles; one sister, Martha R. Johnson of Kerrville, Texas; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. ROBINSON, Robert G. LCAP 3/26/1999 HOUSTON -- Funeral services for Robert G. Robinson, 87, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 27, in Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery. Local arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Robinson died Wednesday, March 24, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. ROBINSON, Robert G. LCAP 3/27/1999 HOUSTON -- Funeral services for Robert George Robinson, 87, will be at 1 p.m. today, March 27, in Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home. The Rev. Billy Sterling will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery with local arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Robinson died Wednesday, March 24, 1999, in a local hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Barbara Karkalits of Lake Charles; one sister, Martha R. Johnson of Kerrville, Texas; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. ROBLES-VAZQUEZ, Nelson R. LCAP 3/1/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Nelson Ramon Robles-Vazquez, 59, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, from St. Michael's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery with full military honors under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Robles-Vazquez died Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, in a Leesville hospital. ROGERS, Claire E. LCAP 3/5/1999 PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Memorial services for Claire English Rogers, 91, will be in Ridgefield, Conn., at a later date. Mrs. Rogers died Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999. A native of Blossburg, Pa., she was a registered nurse. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Czejkowski of Lake Charles and Gail Fields of Wallingford, Conn.; one sister, Margaret Boyd of Tampa, Fla.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Andrew Episcopal Church of Lake Charles, the family said. ROUGEAU, Anthony LCAP 3/14/1999 Funeral services for Anthony Rougeau, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, march 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. today, with a rosary to be recited at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Rougeau died at 10:05 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 1999, in his residence. A native of Mamou, he lived in Lake Charles for more than 50 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II and served in the Pacific Theater with the 43rd Infantry. He received the Bronze Star and the Philippines Liberation Ribbon. He retired W.R. Grace in 1989 after 38 years of service. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Madeline B. Rougeau of Lake Charles; two daughters, Karen Fusilier and Dr. Robin Rougeau, both of Lake Charles; one son, Randall Anthony Rougeau of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. ROUGEAU, Anthony LCAP 3/14/1999 Funeral services for Anthony Rougeau, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, march 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. today, with a rosary to be recited at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Rougeau died at 10:05 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 1999, in his residence. A native of Mamou, he lived in Lake Charles for more than 50 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II and served in the Pacific Theater with the 43rd Infantry. He received the Bronze Star and the Philippines Liberation Ribbon. He retired W.R. Grace in 1989 after 38 years of service. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Madeline B. Rougeau of Lake Charles; two daughters, Karen Fusilier and Dr. Robin Rougeau, both of Lake Charles; one son, Randall Anthony Rougeau of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. ROYER, Willis LCAP 3/25/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Willis Royer, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 26, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Royer died at 7 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. ROZAS, Curry LCAP 3/31/1999 Funeral services for Curry Rozas, 86, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 31, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8-9:30 a.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Rozas died at 2:46 p.m. Monday, March 29, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Mamou, he was a resident of Lake Charles for the past 65 years. He was a retired self-employed businessman. He was a member of Woodmen of the World, the Cajun French Music Association and a former member of the Downtown Optimist Club. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Anna F. Rozas; one son, Scotty G. Rozas of Lake Charles; one daughter, Jane Scott Moulis of Lake Charles; one stepson, Al Chesson of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Gwendolyn Sonnier of Lake Charles; one brother, Dudley Rozas of Lake Charles; one sister, Mrs. Cora Mae Fontenot of Mamou; seven grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to St. Margaret Catholic Church, the family said. RUSKOSKI, Inez LCAP 3/4/1999 FRANKLIN -- Funeral services for Inez Ruskoski, 81, will be at 1 p.m. today, March 4, from the Church of the Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will be in Franklin Cemetery. Mrs. Ruskoski died Tuesday, March 2, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. SALGADO, Adolfo LCAP 3/3/1999 MERRYVILLE -- Funeral services for Adolfo Salgado, 39, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 3, in the First Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Mexico. Mr. Salgado died Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999, in a DeRidder hospital. SALTZMAN, Rene , Rev. LCAP 3/3/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for the Rev. Rene Saltzman, 86, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 4, in Lake Area Worship Center. The Revs. W.H. Yarborough, Andrew Martin and Garry Mann will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Gardens under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Saltzman died Monday, March 1, 1999, in a local care center. A native of Gueydan, he received his doctor of divinity degree from the Belin Bible Institute, Chilicothe, Mo. He pastored churches in Kaplan, Jennings, Welsh, Big Lake, Sweetlake, Grand Lake, Cameron and Westlake for 58 years. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 165 and Lake Area Worship Center. Survivors include one daughter, Rida Mae Saltzman Day of Westlake; and one sister, Renell Saltzman Abshire of Gueydan. SALTZMAN, Rene, Rev. LCAP 3/4/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for the Rev. Rene Saltzman, 86, will be at 1 p.m. today, March 4, in Lake Area Worship Center. The Revs. W.H. Yarborough, Andrew Martin and Garry Mann will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Gardens under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. at the church. The Rev. Saltzman died Monday, March 1, 1999, in a local care center. A native of Gueydan, he received his doctor of divinity degree from the Belin Bible Institute, Chilicothe, Mo. He pastored churches in Kaplan, Jennings, Welsh, Big Lake, Sweetlake, Grand Lake, Cameron and Westlake for 58 years. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 165 and Lake Area Worship Center. Survivors include one daughter, Rida Mae Saltzman Day of Westlake; and one sister, Renell Saltzman Abshire of Gueydan. SANDERS, Edward R. Jr. LCAP 3/7/1999 Funeral services for Edward Ray Sanders Jr., 53, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 8, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today with a 6 p.m. rosary. Mr. Sanders died Friday, March 5, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lafayette, he lived in Seabrook, Texas. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, a member of the Masonic Lodge and an oilfield dispatcher. He was a member of the Catholic faith. Survivors include one son, Christopher J. Sanders of Lake Charles; two daughters, Michelle Verrett and Crystal Sanders, both of Lake Charles; two stepdaughters, Lisa Trahan and Nadine LeBlanc, both of Lake Charles; and 10 grandchildren. SAVOY, Jeanette M. LCAP 3/13/1999 EUNICE -- Funeral services for Jeanette Marie Savoy, 43, will be at 11 a.m. today, March 13, from St. Anthony Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery under direction of Quirk and Son Funeral Home. She died Thursday, March 11, 1999. SCHIERLING, Stephen P. LCAP 3/22/1999 BATON ROUGE -- Memorial services for Stephen Paul Schierling, 50, will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, in Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St. Mr. Schierling died Saturday, March 20, 1999. He was a professor of classical languages at Louisiana State University. Survivors include his wife, Sharon K. Morris Schierling; two brothers, Gary Schierling of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Keith Schierling of Niles, Mich.; one sister, Patsy Sease of Potsdam, Ohio; his father, Jake Schierling and mother, Ruth Schierling, both of Central Lake, Mich.; and grandmother, Roby Mizell. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Baton Rouge or LSU Foundation, the family said. SEMIEN, Leo LCAP 3/1/1999 Funeral arrangements for Leo Semien, 77, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. SEMIEN, Leo J. LCAP 3/5/1999 Funeral services for Leo Joseph Semien, 77, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 6, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Semien died Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of St. Landry Parish, he had been a Lake Charles resident for 45 years. He was a World War II veteran and an usher for Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Adeline Semien of Lake Charles; two sons, Leroy Joseph Semien and Michael Semien, both of Denver, Colo.; three daughters, Linda Guillory, Barbara Semien and Gloria Semien, all of Denver; one sister, Celestine Guillory of Lake Arthur; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. SHAHEEN, Edward L. LCAP 3/24/1999 Funeral services for Edward L. Shaheen, 88, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 25, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Msgrs. Harry Benefiel, Irving deBlanc and Ronald Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today, with a 6:30 p.m. rosary; and 8 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Thursday, in the funeral home. Mr. Shaheen died at 11:40 p.m. Monday, March 22, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Bzebdine, Lebanon, he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 80 years. He was educated in the public school system in Lake Charles and also attended St. Charles Academy. He attended Loyola University where he edited the weekly school publication. He received his law degree from Louisiana State University Law School in 1940. In his senior year at LSU Law School he served as chief justice of the University Honor Court. His career in private practice in Lake Charles was interrupted by a three-year tour of service in the Army during World War II. During his army service, he served in the Judge Advocate General's office. He returned to Lake Charles and began a career of public service. He served as first assistant district attorney for the 14th Judicial District which comprised the parishes of Calcasieu, Cameron, Beauregard, Allen and Jeff Davis. From 1945 to 1960 he served as district attorney for the 14th Judicial District. After his service as district attorney he was appointed by President John F. Kennedy as United States Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana. He served in that position under Presidents Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard M. Nixon and Jimmy Carter. In July 1969, he was cited by the Shreveport Journal as being the ideal public official. Always active in civic affairs in the community, he served two terms as commander of W.B. Williamson Post 1 of the American Legion and one term as president of Boys' Village. He was a member of the board of directors of the Lake Charles Kiwanis Club, the Community Chest, the Lake Charles Heart Fund, the Cancer Society and the Association of Commerce. He was also co-chairman of the Kiwanis Club Goodfellow Doll and Toy Fund for five years and president of the McNeese State University Fifty Club (now the One Hundred Club). He was also a member of the Lake Charles Country Club, the Pioneer Club and the Shreveport Petrochemical Club. He was a member of the Southwest Louisiana Bar Association, a 60-year member of the Louisiana Bar Association, and a 20-plus member of the American Bar Association. He was also a member in good standing of the National Association of Retired U.S. Attorneys. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Virginia Khoury of Longview, Texas, and Mrs. James J. (Theresa) Boudreaux of Lake Charles. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice, the family said. SHUFF, Jesse N. Jr. LCAP 3/12/1999 ELTON -- Funeral arrangements for Jesse Norman Shuff Jr., 41, will be announced by Ardoin's Funeral Home of Elton. He died Wednesday at his residence. SHUFF, Jesse N. LCAP 3/13/1999 ELTON -- Funeral services for Jesse Norman Shuff Jr., 41, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 13, from St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Marshall Boulet will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Friday evening. Mr. Shuff died Wednesday, March 10, 1999, in his residence. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and a part of the Faith Renewal Group of the church. Survivors include one daughter, Brandy Nicole LaFleur of Berwick; three brothers, Benneth L. Shuff of Elton, Kevin P. Shuff of Lake Charles and Brent A. Shuff of Monroe; one sister, Mrs. Tamara Fruge; and his parents, Jesse N. and Fredia Shuff Sr., all of Elton. SIMON, Danny G. Sr. LCAP 3/5/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Danny Gilbert Simon Sr., 56, will be at noon Saturday, March 6, in St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Hermon Arvie will officiate. Burial with full military rites will be in the Southside Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mr. Simon died at 9:20 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, in his residence. He was a native and longtime resident of Jennings. He graduated from Jefferson Davis High School in 1960, and attended Southern University of Baton Rouge where he received his bachelor of science degree in business. He had lived in San Francisco for a number of year. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a former employee of the U.S. Postal Service, serving 31 years. He was an Internal Revenue Service agent and he had worked for the Continental Insurance Company for a number of years. He was a self-employed tax consultant. He was a member of Goodwill Lodge No. 57, and of the Jane Ward Federal Credit Union. He was a member of the St. Paul Baptist Church where he was a member of the Sunday school department. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Linda Williams Simon; two daughters, Mrs. Devona Jones of Memphis, Tenn. and Angela Adams of Haywood, Calif.; four sons, Danny Gilbert Simon Jr. of Fort Polk, Michael Simon of Korea, and Nathaniel and Curley Simon, both of Jennings; one brother, Curley G. Simon Jr. of Jennings; one sister, Patricia Hinks of Jennings; and his father, Curley G. Simon Sr. of Jennings; and two grandchildren. SIMON , Danny G. Sr. LCAP 3/1/1999 Funeral arrangements for Danny Gilbert Simon Sr., 56, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 9:20 p.m. Saturday in his residence. SINEGAL, Joseph E. LCAP 3/19/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Joseph Ellis Sinegal, 55, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20 in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. The Rev. Peter Nkedife will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. A wake will be from 5-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Sinegal died at 3:15 a.m. Monday, March 15, 1999, in a New Orleans hospital. A native of Sunset, he had lived in Jennings most of his life. Survivors include one daughter, Kimberly Shay Sinegal of Jennings; one son, Marshum Demond Sinegal of Houston; five brothers, Lee Ray Sinegal and Bert Sinegal, both of La Marque, Texas, Joseph Ronald Sinegal of Lubbock, Texas, and Morris Sinegal and Carl Wayne Sinegal, both of Jennings; and four grandchildren. SINEGAL, Joseph E. LCAP 3/17/1999 Funeral for arranagements for Joseph Ellis Sinegal, 55, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 3:15 a.m., Tuesday in a New Orleans hospital. SLATER, Billy T. LCAP 3/25/1999 DERIDDER -- Memorial services for Billy Tom Slater, 64, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, March 26, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Slater died at 3:10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. SMITH, James C. LCAP 3/7/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for James C. Smith, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 8, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery. Mr. Smith died Saturday, March 6, 1999, in a DeRidder hospital. SMITH,Theolite A., Mrs. LCAP 3/22/1999. SOILEAU -- Funeral services for Mrs. Theolite Aguillard Smith, 92, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Jude Brunnette will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the funeral home; and 8-9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Smith died Sunday, March 21, 1999, in an Oberlin care center. A native of Mowata, she was a resident of Oberlin for 50 years. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include four sons, J.C., Benton and Elmo Smith, all of Oberlin and Leonard Smith of DeRidder; two daughters, Gertrude Daigle of Church Point and Faye McMahon of Sulphur; one sister, Lena Taylor of Lake Charles; one half-sister, Pearl Durbin of Eunice; 33 grandchildren; and 68 great-grandchildren. SMITH, Adam LCAP 3/16/1999 Funeral services for Adam Smith, 67, of Ragley will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dale Nazworth will officiate. Burial will be in Friendship Baptist Cemetery. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Smith died at 6 a.m. Monday, March 15, 1999, in his residence. A native of Estherwood, he lived in Lake Charles for several years before moving to Ragley 18 years ago. He was a member of the Laborer's Construction Local 207. Survivors include five daughters, Connie Broussard, Evadell Bott and Diane Landry, all of Ragley, Sally Matthews of Rayne and Katherine Felice of Moss Bluff; one son, Paul Adam Smith of Ragley; three sisters, Evelyn Richard of Crowley, Alice Levergne of Texas City, Texas and Mary Ann Beard of Ragley; 22 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. SMITH, Willie Sr. LCAP 3/4/1999 Funeral arrangements for Willie Smith Sr., 84, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital. SMITH, Irvin LCAP 3/23/1999 Funeral services for Irvin "Pat" Smith, 70, will be at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Andrew Martin will officiate. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 26, in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Rockdale, Texas. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mr. Smith died Monday, March 22, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Rockdale, he had lived in Grand Lake for 30 years. He retired from Amaco Oil Productions as plant foreman after 36 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Billie E. Smith of Lake Charles; two sons, Terry Earl Smith of Grand Lake and Preston William Smith of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. SMITH, Willie J. Sr. LCAP 3/8/1999 Funeral services for Willie Joseph Smith Sr., 86, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 9 from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Raymond Jones will officiate. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 8:30-9:45 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mr. Smith died Wednesday, March 3, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was an Army veteran. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Knights of St. Peter Claver. Survivors include one son, Willie Joseph Smith Jr. of Lake Charles; three daughters, Marilyn Despenza and Patricia Smith, both of New Orleans; and Edna Marie Smith of Baton Rouge; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. SMITH, Marilyn P. LCAP 3/21/1999 PASADENA, Texas -- Funeral services for Marilyn P. Smith, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 22, from St. Pius V Catholic Church. The Rev. Don Neuman will officiate. Internment will be at 3 p.m. in Highland Memorial Gardens in Lake Charles with Msgr. Irving DeBlanc officiating. Visitation is from 1-7 p.m. today in Colonial Funeral Home in Pasadena. A rosary was said Sunday evening. Mrs. Smith died Thursday, March 18, 1999. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Pius V Catholic Church. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Larry (Susan) Roush, Mrs. Glenn (Ellen) Schneider, Mrs. Charles (Sharon) Holtkamp, and Mrs. Robert (LaDonna) Cook; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. SMITH, Margie L. LCAP 3/6/1999 Funeral services for Margie Little Smith, 74, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 7, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Flowers will officiate. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Monday in Hollandale Cemetery in Hollandale, Miss. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Smith died at 3:03 a.m. Friday, March 5, 1999, in her residence. She was a native of New Orleans and had lived in Lake Charles for many years. She was a graduate of Charity Hospital School of Nursing and was the first female certified registered nurse anesthetist in Lake Charles. She retired from nursing after 37 years. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church where she was a member of the Joy Group. Survivors include one son, William A. "Bud" Smith of Sulphur; one daughter, Judy S. Dougherty of Atlanta, Ga.; one sister, Doris Ducote of New Orleans; and four grandchildren. SMITH, Mrs. Lilly W. LCAP 3/5/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Lilly Washington Booker Smith, 101, of 1501 Lawrence St. will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 6, in the Warren United Methodist Church. The Rev. Kenneth Fisher will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mrs. Smith died at 10:15 p.m. Monday, March 1, 1999, in her residence. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was the mother of Warren United Methodist Church, where she was the church's oldest member. She was a member of the Stewardess Board and of the Senior Mission. Survivors include two sons, George and Eugene Booker, both of Lake Charles; 14 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and 25 great-great-grandchildren. SMITH, Lilly Bell, Mrs. LCAP 3/3/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Lilly Bell Smith, 101, of 1501 Lawrence St., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 10:15 p.m. Monday in her residence. SOILEAU, Bobbie LCAP 3/14/1999 Funeral services for Bobbie Soileau, 70, of Moss Bluff, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, March 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Soileau died at 6 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 1999, in her residence. She was a native of Ensley, Ala., and had lived in the Lake Charles area for the past 40 years. Survivors include two daughters, Vikki Clements of Lake Charles and Darlene Stephens of Moss Bluff; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. SOILEAU, Bobbie LCAP 3/14/1999 Funeral services for Bobbie Soileau, 70, of Moss Bluff, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, March 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Soileau died at 6 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 1999, in her residence. She was a native of Ensley, Ala., and had lived in the Lake Charles area for the past 40 years. Survivors include two daughters, Vikki Clements of Lake Charles and Darlene Stephens of Moss Bluff; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. SONNIER, Lois C. LCAP 3/25/1999 OBERLIN -- Funeral services for Lois Carrier Sonnier, 77, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 25, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. The Rev. Jude Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be in Durio Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the church. A rosary was recited Wednesday evening. Mrs. Sonnier died at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 1999, in Houston. She was a native of Oberlin. Survivors include six sons, James Duplechain of Walnut, Calif., Charles Duplechain of Lake Charles, Wayne Cole of Chalmette and Alvin and Roger Duplechain and Joseph Sonnier, all of Houston; one brother, Cleveland Carrier of Oberlin; one sister, Wanda Duplechain of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. SPELL, Mary B. LCAP 3/1/1999 SULPHUR -- Graveside services for Mary B. Spell, 77, will be at 3 p.m. today, March 1, in Farquhar Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Spell died Friday, Feb. 26, 1999, in a Gonzales hospital. SQUYRES, Sadie LCAP 3/3/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Sadie Squyres, 92, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. She died at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday in an Alexandria hospital. SQUYRES, Sadie C. LCAP 3/4/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Sadie Chevalier Squyres, 92, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 5, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Butters Cemetery in Forest Hill. Mrs. Squyres died at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. STAGG, Lou Etta LCAP 3/31/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Lou Etta Stagg, 87, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 1, in Kinder Bible Church (First Congregational). The Rev. Robert Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Kinder Cemetery Mausoleum under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Stagg died at 8:45 p.m. Monday, March 29, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Kinder, she was a member of Kinder Bible Church. Survivors include two sons, P.J. Stagg Jr. and Charles Stagg, both of Kinder; one daughter, Sue Stagg of Kinder; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. STELLY, Letha Lou LCAP 3/16/1999 Funeral services for Letha Lou Stelly, 76, will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Leslie S. Cook will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Stelly died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, March 14, 1999, in her residence. A native of Andrew, she had lived in Lake Charles for most of her life. She worked for Park & Shop Grocery for many years. Survivors include four daughters, Esther Boyd and Darlene Mills, both of Lake Charles, Mary Desormeaux of Ragley and Suzanne Beesley of Westlake; one son, John L. Gardner Jr. of Sulphur; two sister, Louise Airhart of Houston and Dorothy Manuel of Lake Charles; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren. STEPHENS, Albert B. LCAP 3/5/1999 COTTONWOOD COMMUNITY -- Funeral services for Albert Bruce Stephens, 62, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 5, in Lillie United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mr. Stephens died Tuesday, March 2, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. STEPHENS, Albert LCAP 3/4/1999 ROSEPINE -- Funeral arrangements for Albert "Bruce" Stephens, 62, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. He died Tuesday in the DeRidder hospital. STERBA, Mary P. LCAP 3/4/1999 KANE, Pa. -- Funeral services for Mary Parr Sterba, 50, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 6, in The Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Steven Jelensperger will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Ronald McDonald II Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mrs. Sterba died Tuesday, March 2, 1999, in a Pittsburgh, Pa., hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she was a 1984 graduate of Washington and Lee Law School in Lexington, Va. She was an attorney in private practice in Lewisberg, W.Va. from 1984-1990 and was a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the West Virginia Bar Association. She was a member and elder of The Presbyterian Church in Kane, where she also taught Sunday school. She was a Girl Scout leader for several years, served on the board of directors of The Lutheran Home at Kane and on the school board of the Kane Area School District, and was a member of the Pennsylvania School Board Association. She was a member of the PTO in Kane and organized the school book fairs at Chestnut Creek Elementary School. She also had been a foster mother with the Beacon Light Behavioral Health System in Branford, Pa. Survivors include her husband, Wayne G. Sterba of Kane; one daughter, Gretchen Sterba of Kane; one son, Daniel Sterba of Kane; one brother, Dr. Jesse Parr of College Station, Texas; and her mother, Hester McMahan Parr of Lake Charles. Memorials may be made to the Kane Area Community Center or to The Presbyterian Church in Kane, the family said. SULLIVAN, Charles LCAP 3/27/1999 Graveside services for Charles Sullivan, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 29, in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Sullivan died at 1 a.m. Friday, March 26, 1999, in a local care center. A native of Dry Creek, he lived most of his life in the Lake Charles area. He was a retired superintendent from PPG after 36 years of service. He was a member of the Westlake Masonic Lodge. Survivors include two sons, Charles P. "Chuck" Sullivan of Lake Charles and Michael J. "Mickey" Sullivan of Cheyenne, Wyo.; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. SULLIVAN, Charles LCAP 3/27/1999 Graveside services for Charles Sullivan, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 29, in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Sullivan died at 1 a.m. Friday, March 26, 1999, in a local care center. A native of Dry Creek, he lived most of his life in the Lake Charles area. He was a retired superintendent from PPG after 36 years of service. He was a member of the Westlake Masonic Lodge. Survivors include two sons, Charles P. "Chuck" Sullivan of Lake Charles and Michael J. "Mickey" Sullivan of Cheyenne, Wyo.; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. TAYLOR, Jeremy L. LCAP 3/6/1999 Funeral arrangements for Jeremy L. Taylor, 9, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 3:20 p.m. Friday in a local hospital. TAYLOR, Jeremy L. LCAP 3/10/1999 Funeral services for Jeremy Leonard Taylor, 9, of 1011 W. 18th St., will be at 11 a.m. today, March 10, in Ford Street Baptist Mission Church, 600 Belden St. The Revs. R.C. Captain Sr. and David C. Whitlock will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. in the church. He died at 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 5, 1999, in a local hospital as a result of a car accident. A native of Lake Charles, he was a student at Barbe Elementary. Survivors include one sister, Lakina D. Taylor of Lake Charles; two brothers, John T. Taylor and Damien Taylor, both of Lake Charles; his parents, Terron Bolden and Kysha Taylor Bolden of Lake Charles; maternal grandmother. Shirley A. Lastrapes of Orange, Texas; paternal grandparents, Michael Vitor and Mrs. Marva M. Richmond, both of Lake Charles; and paternal great-grandparents, Eddie Lee Vitor and Mrs. Cora J. Bolden, both of Lake Charles. TAYLOR, Jeremy L. LCAP 3/9/1999 Funeral services for Jeremy Leonard Taylor, 9, of 1011 W. 18th St., will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, at Ford Street Baptist Mission Church, 600 Belden St. The Revs. R.C. Captain Sr. and David C. Whitlock will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the church. He died at 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 5, 1999, in a local hospital as a result of a car accident. A native of Lake Charles, he was a student at Barbe Elementary. Survivors include one sister, Lakina D. Taylor of Lake Charles; two brothers, John T. Taylor and Damien Taylor, both of Lake Charles; his parents Terron Taylor and Kysha Taylor Bolden, both of Lake Charles; maternal grandmother, Shirley A. Lastrapes of Orange, Texas; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Marva M. Richmond of Lake Charles; and paternal great-grandmother Mrs. Cora J. Bolden of Lake Charles. TERUYA, Seikicki LCAP 3/5/1999 Funeral services for Seikicki Teruya, 76, will be at 1 p.m. today, March 5, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Burial will follow at a later date. Visitation is from 12:30 p.m. Mr. Teruya died at 12:25 p.m. Monday, March 1, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Ewa, Hawaii, he had lived in Lake Charles for the past several years. He was an Air Force veteran. Survivors are one brother, Wilfred Teruya of Ewa. TERUYA, Seikicki LCAP 3/3/1999 Funeral arrangements for Seikicki Teruya, 76, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 12:25 p.m., Monday in a local hospital. WILRIGHT, Shirley LCAP 3/3/1999 Funeral arrangements for Shirley Wilright, 53, of Westlake, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a Sulphur care center. THOMAS, Clayton LCAP 3/6/1999 PORT ARTHUR, Texas - Funeral services for Clayton "Tee" Thomas, 36, will be at 11 a.m. today, March 6, in Gabriel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Johnson Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Thomas died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, in a Port Arthur, Texas, hospital. THOMPSON, Terra L. LCAP 3/20/1999 Graveside services for Terra L. Thompson, infant daughter of Terrell and Tansia Thompson, will be at 10 a.m. today, March 20, in Combre Memorial Park. The Rev. Jimmy R. Stevens will officiate. The infant died Wednesday, March 17, 1999, in a local hospital. Additional survivors include one brother, Terrell Thompson of Lake Charles; one sister, Teirral Thompson of Lake Charles; her maternal grandmother, Jacqueline Archield of DeRidder; her paternal grandmother, Mary Thompson of Lake Charles; and her paternal great-grandmother, Medora Bryant of Lake Charles. TILLMAN, Bridget R. LCAP 3/19/1999 Funeral services for Bridget R. Tillman, 46, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. Tillman died Monday, March 15, 1999, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a dietary supervisor at Christus St. Patrick Hospital. Survivors include two sons, Terrance Paul Rougeau and Vaisane Michael Rougeau, both of Lake Charles; eight brothers, Barry, Anthony, Ronald, Leonard Charles and L.D. Rougeau, all of Houston, James Michael Rougeau of California, Arthur Ray LaGrange of Indianapolis, Ind., and Norris Rougeau of Lake Charles; six sisters, Virginia Rougeau Johnson of Houston, Laurie Rougeau of Detroit, Vera Joiner and Mary Rougeau Green, both of Dallas, Carrie Rougeau of Lake Charles and Malilda Rougeau of California; and her mother, Lucy S. Rougeau of Lake Charles. TILLMAN, Bridget LCAP 3/17/1999 Funeral arrangements for Bridget Tillman, 46, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. TONEY, Everette E. LCAP 3/20/1999 Funeral services for Everette Earl Toney, 72, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 20, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Steven Spurlock and Carl Lueg will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Mr. Toney died at 4:25 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Damon, Texas, he lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School and received his bachelor of science in engineering from LSU. He was an Army Signal Corps veteran of World War II. He worked as an engineer at Citgo for 39 years. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church where he taught the Col. Ware Sunday school class for many years. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Houston Toney; one son, David Wesley Toney of Leawood, Kans.; two daughters, Ellyn Couvillion of Baton Rouge and Carolyn Nealy of Lake Charles; and 10 grandchildren. TONEY, Everette E. LCAP 3/19/1999 Funeral arrangements for Everette Earl Toney, 72, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a Lake Charles hospital. TRAHAN, Duris, Mrs. LCAP 3/5/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Duris (Elda H.) Trahan, 84, will be at 6 p.m. today, March 5, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Cemetery in Abbeville. Visitation is from 2 p.m. today. Mrs. Trahan died at 5:45 a.m. Thursday, March 4, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Vermilion Parish and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 47 years. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Andrus Trahan of Shoeacres, Texas, and Norris Trahan and George Trahan, both of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. TRAVIS, Cannon LCAP 3/21/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Cannon "C.B." Travis, 74, of Starks, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 22, in First Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. The Revs. Jerry Gilland and David Hennigan will officiate. Burial will be in Spikes Cemetery in Bancroft under the direction of Snider funeral Home. Visitation is from 3 p.m. today and 8-11:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home; and from noon Monday in the church. Mr. Travis died Saturday, March 20, 1999, in the DeQuincy hospital. He was a lifelong resident of the Bancroft area. He retired in 1985 as a lease pumper and plant operator from Arco after 38 years service. He was a former Beauregard Parish Ward One Police Juror. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Pansy Snyder Travis; two daughters, Aleta Butts of Vidor, Texas, and Sheridan Hollingsworth of Lumberton, Texas; three brothers, James A. Travis of DeRidder, Jesse Travis of Merryville and Grayson Travis of DeQuincy; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. TRAVIS, Cannon LCAP 3/22/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Cannon "C.B." Travis, 74, of Starks, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 22, in The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. The Revs. Jerry Gilland and David Hennigan will officiate. Burial will be in Spikes Cemetery in Bancroft under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-11:30 a.m. in the funeral home; and from noon in the church. Mr. Travis died Saturday, March 20, 1999, in the DeQuincy hospital. He was a lifelong resident of the Bancroft area. He retired in 1985 as a lease pumper and plant operator from Arco after 38 years service. He was a former Beauregard Parish Ward One Police Juror. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Pansy Snyder Travis; two daughters, Aleta Butts of Vidor, Texas and Sheridan Hollingsworth of Lumberton, Texas; three brothers, James A. Travis of DeRidder, Jesse Travis of Merryville and Grayson Travis of DeQuincy; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. TROUARD, Aileen B. LCAP 3/2/1999 BATON ROUGE -- Funeral services for Aileen Broussard Trouard, 80, will be at 11 a.m. today, March 2, in Welsh Funeral Home. The Rev. Frank Akin will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. today. Mrs. Trouard died Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, in a Baton Rouge care center. A native of Lake Arthur, she lived in Baton Rouge. She was a member of Ingleside Methodist Church and the Women's Church Circle. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Tommy (Nancy) Russell of Baton Rouge, Mrs. Jerry (Shirley) Hendrick of Mandeville and Betty Jean Baker of Greenville, S.C.; one sister, Mrs. Jewell A. Boutte of Lake Arthur; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. TUCKER, Charles H. LCAP 3/20/1999 MERRYVILLE -- Funeral services for Charles H. "Pap" Tucker, 81, will be at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 21, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be Brushy Creek Cemetery in Bancroft under direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Mr. Tucker died Friday, March 19, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. TUCKER, Mary H. LCAP 3/26/1999 NATCHEZ, Miss. -- Funeral services for Mary Theresia Hosemann Tucker, 71, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 27, in Reynolds-Malatesta Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. in Vicksburg City Cemetery. Mrs. Tucker died Thursday, March 25, 1999, in her residence. VENTROY, Kenneth Jr. LCAP 3/12/1999 LAFAYETTE -- Funeral services for Kenneth Ventroy Jr., 44, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 13, in the Bible Way Ministry Church. The Rev. Christine Davis will officiate. Burial will be in Gethsemane Gardens Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles. Visitation will be from noon-1 p.m. today, in the fuenral home. Further visitation will be from 4-10 p.m. Friday at Syrie Funeral Home in Lafayette. Mr. Ventroy died at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 1999, in his residence. A native of Lafayette, he lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a member of the Bible Way Ministery. Survivors include one son, Kenneth Ventroy III of Lafayette; two daughters, Ishakisha Ventroy of DeRidder and Patricia Ventroy of Orange, Texas; one stepson, Fred Melancon of Orange; three sisters, Mary Augustine Lilly of Carencro and Mrs. Dorothy Faulk and Mrs. Charlene Broussard, both of Lafayette; one brother, Michael Pierre of Lafayette; two stepsisters, Mrs. Orelia Comeaux and Mrs. Carolyn Augustus, both of Lafayette; and his mother, Mrs. Imelda Jones of Lafayette. VENTROY, Kenneth Jr. LCAP 3/8/1999 Funeral arrangements for Kenneth Ventroy Jr., 44, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 8:15 p.m. Sunday in his residence. VICTORIAN, Thelma LCAP 3/27/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Thelma Victorian, 65, of Iowa, La., will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. VICTORIAN, Thelma LCAP 3/31/1999 IOWA -- Funeral services for Thelma "Sister" Victorian, 65, will be at 8 p.m. today, March 31, at Travelers' Baptist Church. The Rev. Herman Weston will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Thursday with burial will be in Lorraine Cemetery in Lacassine under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today in church. Mrs. Victorian died Friday, March 26, 1999, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Iowa, La., she was a member of Zion Travelers' Baptist Church where she served as an usher. Survivors include two sons, Russell Lynn Victorian and Isiah Michael Victorian, both of Iowa; one stepson, Wilson Victorian Jr. of Compton, Calif.; one daughter, Emma Young of Lake Charles; three brothers, Nelson Miller, Hershey Miller Jr. and Wilford Miller, all of Iowa; four sisters, Dorothy Rougeau and Jennie Rious, both of Lake Charles, Blanche Juanita Parker of Iowa and Nancy Wilson of Houston; and nine grandchildren. VICTORIAN, Thelma LCAP 3/27/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Thelma Victorian, 65, of Iowa, La., will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. VIDRINE, Eula Mae LCAP 3/16/1999 BASILE -- Funeral services for Eula Mae Vidrine, 71, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, from St. Augustine Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Augustine Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice. VINCENT, Rhoadia LCAP 3/17/1999 Funeral arrangements for Rhoadia Vincent, 66, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in his residence. VINCENT, Rhoadia LCAP 3/18/1999 Funeral arrangements for Rhoadia Vincent, 66, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Mr. Vincent died Tuesday, March 16, 1999, in his residence. Survivors include four brothers, Bill Cosby Vincent of Westfield, Pa., Simon W. and Robert Vincent, both of Washington, D.C., and Marvin Vincent of Mossville; two sisters, Priscilla Johnson of Hollywood, Ala. and Alnice C. Vincent of Westlake; and his mother, Goldie Vincent of Hollywood. VINCENT, James M. LCAP 3/16/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for James Mitchell Vincent, 31, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Decoteau will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mr. Vincent died Sunday, March 14, 1999. A lifelong resident of Sulphur, he was a pipefitter for Brown and Root of Houston. He was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Survivors include four brothers, Brian Keith Vincent, Jason Wayne Vincent, Ronald Wayne Vincent and Donald Wayne Vincent, all of Sulphur; and his parents, Warren and Lea Vincent, both of Sulphur. WALKER, Caledonia LCAP 3/17/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Caledonia Walker, 69, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 18, in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be New Leesville Cemetery under direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Friday, March 12, 1999, in Lake Charles. WALKER, Caledonia LCAP 3/16/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Caledonia Walker, 69, of Leesville, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Friday in Lake Charles. WALTER, Helen Ruth LCAP 3/31/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Helen Ruth Walter, 68, will be at 11 a.m. today, March 31, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Lee Perkins will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. today. Mrs. Walter died Monday, March 29, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of DeQuincy, she was a resident of Vinton. Survivors include her husband, Levern Walter; one son, Roy Lee Walter of Moss Bluff; two brothers, Ted Lyons of Westlake and Francis Lyons of San Antonio; and three sisters, Peggy Potts of Rusk, Texas, Sylvia Aldredge of Vinton and Meda Potts of Lake Charles. WATKINS, Lemon LCAP 3/24/1999 Funeral services for Lemon "Boo-Boo" Watkins will be at 8 p.m. today, March 24, in Pleasant Green Baptist Church. The Rev. James Gatewood will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, with burial in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Watkins died Saturday, March 20, 1999, in his residence. A native of Beggs, he had lived in Westlake for many years. Survivors include two sons, the Rev. James Watkins of Hilton Head, S.C., and Daryl Palms of Humble, Texas; three daughters, Mrs. Josie Mae Barber and Mrs. Betty Wilkins, both of Westlake, and Mrs. Willie B. Gray of Bammel, Texas; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. WATKINS, Lemon LCAP 3/21/1999 Funeral arrangements for Lemon Watkins of Westlake will be announced by James Funeral Home. He died Saturday in his residence. WEBB, Solomon D. LCAP 3/19/1999 Funeral services for Solomon D. Webb, 84, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Jimmy Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mr. Webb died Monday, March 15, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Elton, he had lived in Lake Charles for 47 years. He was a member of the Masons. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Agnes Young Webb of Lake Charles; one son, Murphy Preston of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Wray Daniel Smith of Baton Rouge and Sharon Webb of San Diego; one stepdaughter, Evelyn Hunter of New York City; two brothers, Willie S. Webb of Vallejo, Calif. and Richard P. Webb of Houston; one sister, Birdell Webb Kelly of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. WEBB, Solomon D. LCAP 3/17/1999 Funeral arrangements for Solomon D. Webb, 84, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. WEBB, Sarah C. LCAP 3/21/1999 Funeral services for Sarah C. Webb, 46, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 22, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Msgrs. Harry Greig and Ronald Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today with a 6:30 p.m. rosary and from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday. Mrs. Webb died at 10 a.m. Friday, March 19, 1999, in her residence. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a graduate of St. Charles Academy where she was a member of the speech team. She was also a graduate of McNeese State University, serving on the varsity debate team and a member of the MSU Theater. She was a member of the Lake Charles Little Theater, Pi Kappa Delta, Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, CLEAN, and was a Glad Days Volunteer. She was past president of and served on the Immaculate Conception Catholic School Board. Mrs. Webb. was an active member of Immaculate conception Cathedral and served as a lector. At the time of her death she was the Senior English teacher and department head at St. Louis High School. Survivors include her husband, George F. Webb III; two sons, Kenneth Casey and Ryan Fredericks Webb, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Gerald Casey of Lake Charles and Bill Casey Jr. of Austin, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Randy (Mary Frances) Hall and Rae Lee Casey; and her parents, Bill and Mercedes Casey, all of Lake Charles. Memorials may be made to St. Louis Catholic High School Foundation, the family said. WEBB, Sarah LCAP 3/20/1999 Funeral arrangements for Sarah Webb, 46, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Friday in her residence. WEBB, Solomon D. LCAP 3/20/1999 Funeral services for Solomon D. Webb, 84, will be at 11 a.m. today, March 20, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Jimmy Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation will be 9- a.m. Mr. Webb died Monday, March 15, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Elton, he lived 47 years in Lake Charles. He was a member of New Sunlight Baptist Church where he was an active deacon. He was a member of the Masonic Jappa Lodge 98. Survivors include his wife, Agnes Young Webb; one son, Murphy Preston of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Wray Daniel Smith of Baton Rouge and Sharon Webb of San Diego, Calif.; one stepdaughter, Evelyn Hunter of New York, N.Y.; two brothers, Willie S. Webb of Vallejo, Calif., and Richard P. Webb of Houston; one sister, Birdell Webb Kelly of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. WHATLEY, J.C. LCAP 3/20/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for J.C. Whatley, 76, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 20, in Hixson Funeral Home on Ruth Street. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery. Mr. Woods died Thursday, March 18, 1999, in Sulphur. WHEELER, Abraham Jr. LCAP 3/26/1999 Funeral arrangements for Abraham Wheeler Jr., 50, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. WHEELER, Abraham Jr. LCAP 3/28/1999 Funeral services for Abraham ''Chop'' Wheeler Jr., 50, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 29, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Wheeler died Thursday, March 25, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Gabriel Duhon of Houston; two brothers, Harold Wheeler of Lake Charles and Jerry Johnson Jr. of Houston; two sisters, Linda Rideaux of Stone Mountain, Ga. and Aelida Johnson of Newport News, Va.; his mother, Lena Johnson of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. WHITE, Louise L. LCAP 3/2/1999 LAFAYETTE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Landry White, 92, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 3, from the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. Msgrs. Charles J. Mallet, Charles Dubois and Revs. Daniel Schexnayder and Keith DeRouen will officiate. Interment will be in the Mausoleum of the Resurrection in Calvary Cemetery under direction of Delhomme Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. White died at 2:55 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999, in her residence. She was a native of Lafayette. She was a graduate of Mount Carmel Academy and attended Southwestern Louisiana Institute (USL). She participated in real estate development in Lafayette from the 1930s through 1970s, developing Myrtle Place Boulevard, St. Mary's Boulevard, Four Corners Shopping Center and Oaklawn subdivisions I, II, III and IV (White Subdivision). She was a lifelong parishioner of St. John Cathedral parish, of which she was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. Having worked many years as a volunteer in the Diocesan Marriage Tribunal Office, she was awarded "The Bishop's Medal." She was a member of the Lafayette Women's Bowling Association and was inducted into the Lafayette Association Hall of Fame and the Louisiana State Women's Bowling Association Hall of Fame in 1987. She served in numerous offices in the local and state bowling associations of which she was a member. Survivors include one brother, Mrs. Sidney J. Landry of Lake Charles; and one sister, Mrs. Jeanne L. Mallet Sr. of Lafayette. WILHITE, Wallace B. LCAP 3/16/1999 ELBERTON, Ga. -- Graveside services for Wallace B. Wilhite, 66, will be at 2 p.m., today, March 16, in Doven Baptist Church Cemetery. Fondel Memorial Chapel is in charge of local arrangements. Mr. Wilhite died at 9:40 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 1999, in a Lake Charles hosptial. WILHITE, Wallace B. LCAP 3/14/1999 Funeral arrangements for Wallace Bayn Wilhite, 66, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 9:40 a.m. Saturday, March 13, in a local hospital. WILHITE, Wallace B. LCAP 3/14/1999 Funeral arrangements for Wallace Bayn Wilhite, 66, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 9:40 a.m. Saturday, March 13, in a local hospital. WILLIAMS, William A. LCAP 3/10/1999 GROVES , Texas - Funeral services for William Alton Williams, 92, of Port Arthur, Texas, will be at 4:30 p.m. today, March 10, in Clayton Thompson Funeral Home. The Rev. Mike Thompson will officiate. Burial will be private. Visitation is from 3 p.m. Mr. Williams died Tuesday, March 9, 1999, in his residence. He was a native of Ragley and had lived in Port Arthur for 72 years. He retired from Gulf Port Refinery in Port Arthur after 41 years of service. He was a member of Spindletop Unitarian Church in Beaumont, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Maxie Williams of Port Arthur; one son, Dan Alton Williams of Houston; one daughter, Joy Williams of Port Arthur; one brother; several sisters; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 3030 South Gessner, Suite 225, Houston, TX 77063, the family said. WILLIS, Jessie, Mrs. LCAP 3/24/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Jessie La Verne Willis, 69, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 24, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery in Calcasieu. Mrs. Willis died Monday, March 22, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. WILRIDGE, Allan LCAP 3/1/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Allan Wilridge, 88, will be at 11 a.m. today, March 1, in St. Paul Baptist Church. Burial will be in Benevolent Cemetery under the direction of Raphael and Sons Funeral Home. Mr. Wilridge died at 4:10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999, in a Jennings care center. WILRIGHT, Shirley M. LCAP 3/5/1999 Funeral services for Shirley M. Wilright, 53, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 6, in Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. The Rev. Freddie G. Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Wilright died Tuesday, March 2, 1999, in a Sulphur care facility. She was a lifelong resident of Westlake. Survivors include four brothers, Thomas Wilright of Westlake and Earl, Lawrence and Ivory Wilright, all of New Orleans; three sisters, Mrs. Patricia Ford of Oakland, Calif., Mrs. Doris Broussard of Lake Charles and Mrs. Theola White of New Orleans; and her mother, Mrs. Rosa L. Wilright of Westlake. WILSON, Maxine Ann LCAP 3/28/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Maxine Ann Wilson, 58, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 29, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. David Gunter and Darin Grantham will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m., Monday. Mrs. Wilson died Saturday, March 27, 1999, in Lake Charles. Survivors include her husband, Lonnie Wilson; one son, John Mark Wilson of Westlake; two daughters, Pamela Beard of Oberlin and Kathy Breaux of Sulphur; one brother, the Rev. Rodney John Grantham of Lacamp; her mother, Annabelle Grantham of Sulphur; and six grandchildren. WILSON, Mary Yvonne LCAP 3/31/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Mary Yvonne Wilson, 64, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 31, in Big Hammock Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mount Moriah Cemetery in LaCamp under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Wilson died at 11:41 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. WING, Gertrude V. LCAP 3/31/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude Violet Wing, 84, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 31, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Nugent will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation was Tuesday evening. Mrs. Wing died Monday, March 29, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Virginia, she was a resident of Westlake and a member of First United Pentecostal Church of Moss Bluff. Survivors include two sons, Charles Allen Wing and Lonnie Wing, both of Westlake; one brother, Philip P. Davis of Longville; one sister, Hattie Carlock of Westlake; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. WOOD, Nancy LCAP 3/16/1999 GLENMORA -- Funeral services for Nancy ''Naomi'' Wood, 87, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 16, in Harmony Baptist Church. Burial will be under direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Wood died Monday, March 15, 1999, in her residence. YOCHAM, Lester C. LCAP 3/2/1999 LACASSINE -- Graveside services for Lester Clifton Yocham, 85, will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 4, in St. John Cemetery under direction of David Funeral Home of Broussard. Brother Leon Farley will officiate. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Wednesday and 8-10 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Yocham died at 3:35 a.m. Monday, March 1, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. A native of Oakland, Ark., he was a Louisiana resident since 1947. He was a retired oilfield superintendent for Delta Drilling company, having worked there for 40 years. Survivors include his wife, Louella Smith; two sons, Raymond Dale Yocham of Lafayette and Jerry Wayne Yocham of Houston; two brothers, William J. Yocham, and Paul B. Yocham, both of Sapulpa, Okla.; one sister, Geraldine Stone of Colorado City, Texas; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. YOKUM, Alvoid LCAP 3/25/1999 Funeral arrangements for Alvoid Yokum, 71, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died at 11:16 p.m. Monday in a local hospital. YOUNG, Shirley L. LCAP 3/31/1999 EUNICE -- Funeral services for Shirley Launey Young, 64, will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 1, in Quirk and Son Funeral Home. David Guillory will officiate. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-8 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Young died Tuesday, March 30, 1999, in the Eunice hospital. She was a native of Eunice. Survivors include her mother, Ena J. Sliman of Eunice; one son, Jack Reed Jr. of Lake Charles; two daughters, Jenny Reed of Eunice and Bridgette Reed of Lake Charles; three sisters, Mrs. Charles (Lorraine) Lewis of Eunice, Gwen Frick of Lake Charles and Becky Launey of Eunice; and three grandchildren. YOUNG, Winnie J. LCAP 3/7/1999 ELTON -- Funeral services for Winnie J. Young, 82, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 7, from St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Marshall Boulet will officiate. Burial will be in New St. Paul Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Saturday evening. Mr. Young died at 3 p.m. Friday, March 5, 1999, in his residence. He was a native of Basile and had lived in Elton since 1937. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II and served in the South Pacific aboard the USS Mississippi. He fought on the islands of Makin, Marshall and Gilbert and on the Pelelieu Islands. He also fought at Iwo Jima and Layte and in the second battle of the Philippines. He was a member of VFW Post 3686 and of American Legion Post 318. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and was awarded the Bishop's Medal for Devoted Service by the Diocese of Lake Charles. Survivors include one son, Timothy Young of Elton; three daughters, Mrs. Henry (Veronica) Chaumont Sr. of Sugartown, Mrs. Harlen (Elizabeth "Mitt") Judice of Vinton and Mrs. Larry (Theresa) Lyons of Lake Arthur; one sister, Helen Goodwin of Jennings; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. YOUNG, Winnie LCAP 3/6/1999 ELTON - Funeral arrangements for Winnie Young, 82, will be announced by Ardoin's Funeral Home. He died at 3 p.m. Friday in his residence. ZERGER, Allen E. LCAP 3/5/1999 Funeral services for Allen Eugene Zerger, 88, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 6, in University United Methodist Church. The Rev. Tom Howe will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and 8-10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home and from noon in the church. Mr. Zerger died Wednesday, March 3, 1999, in his residence. He was a native of Winfield, Kan., and had lived in Lake Charles for more than 50 years. He was a member of the Lions Club, Methodist Men, Mended Hearts, the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors and had been a member of Lake Charles Lodge 165 Free and Accepted Masons for more than 50 years. He was a member of University United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Rex Zerger of Houston; one daughter, Katherine L. Davidson of San Antonio; and four grandchildren. ZERGER, Allen E. LCAP 3/6/1999 Funeral services for Allen Eugene Zerger, 88, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 6, in University United Methodist Church. The Rev. Tom Howe will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation from 8-10 a.m. in the funeral home and from noon in the church. Mr. Zerger died Wednesday, March 3, 1999, in his residence. He was a native of Winfield, Kan., and had lived in Lake Charles for more than 50 years. He was a member of the Lions Club, Methodist Men, Mended Hearts, the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors and had been a member of Lake Charles Lodge 165 Free and Accepted Masons for more than 50 years. He was a member of University United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Rex Scott Zerger of Houston; one daughter, Katherine L. Davidson of San Antonio; and four grandchildren. Memorials may be made to University Methodist Church or the Lions Club, the family said.