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All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ =========================== Information Disclaimeer ======================= Provided by permission from the Lake Charles American Press. The American Press assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the following information. The newspaper prints material provided by the respective funeral homes. The listings in this document have been arranged chronologically; entries for each date published are alphabetical. The notation beside the deceased's name is the date the obituary was printed. When a name appears in the index for this year but not in this list, no full obituary ran. ======================================================================== Harold B. Foreman — 5/1/2002 Harold Braden "Brady" Foreman, 79, died at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Indian village and lived in Crowley. He had lived in Lake Charles for 56 years. He graduated from Crowley High School in 1939. He served in the Army in World War II and was attached to the Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower Security Detail. An excellent marksman, he was selected to demonstrate the M-1 rifle to the King and Queen of England. He was a well-known softball pitcher in the military and civilian life. He worked for PCI/OXY for 37 years and retired as a supervisor in its ethylene plant. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Danum Foreman of Lake Charles; three sons, Terrell Foreman, Greg Foreman and Ron Foreman, all of Lake Charles; three stepdaughters, Deanna Bryant of Metairie, Ramona Trahan of Iota and Deborah Edwards of Baton Rouge; two half-brothers, Herbert Foreman Jr. of Crowley and Gary Keller of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 2, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is noon-9 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 7:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Maleah D. Hasty — 5/1/2002 Maleah Desareh Hasty died at 1:27 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include her brother, Marquez Deon Hasty of Lake Charles; one sister, Taresa Nicole Hasty of Lake Charles; her mother, Armena G. Matte of Lake Charles; her father, Morris D. Hasty Jr. of Lake Charles; paternal grandparents, Dee Guillory of Lake Charles and Morris Hasty Sr. of Moss Bluff; maternal grandmother, Ruth Matte of Lake Charles; and paternal great-grandmother, Mary Edwards of Eunice. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronald Harris will officiate. Thomas W. Hill — 5/1/2002 LEESVILLE — Thomas William Hill, 29, died Monday, April 28, 2002, in Leesville. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 2, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Castor Cemetery. Margaret M. Kinney — 5/1/2002 SULPHUR — Margaret M. Kinney, 66, died recently. She was a native of Corby North Ants, England, and she moved to Sulphur 36 years ago. She was a cafeteria worker at E.K. Key Elementary School, and she worked for the Old Tyme Variety Store. Survivors include one daughter, Katrina Jones of Sulphur; one sister, Jean McSpadyen of Corby North Ants; and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 2, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, the family said. Robert S. Kleinschmidt Sr. — 5/1/2002 Robert S. Kleinschmidt Sr., 62, died at 3:47 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of New Orleans, and he had lived in Lake Charles since 1950. He was a 1957 graduate of Landry High School. He was an alumnus of McNeese State University, and he earned a bachelor's degree in architecture from Louisiana State University in 1963. He received the 1963 Architecture Medal of Excellence. He designed the Lake Charles High School memorial at Locke Park. He was the architect for construction at the Parish Government Building, St. Louis High School and St. Henry Catholic Church. He helped design the McNeese State University stadium project. Survivors include his wife, Cathy Calhoun Kleinschmidt of Lake Charles; four sons, Robert S. Kleinschmidt Jr. and Kris Kleinschmidt, both of Lake Charles, Richard Kleinschmidt of Atlanta and Kevin Kleinschmidt of Houston; three daughters, Janie Kleinschmidt Hirsch of Atlanta and Kathy Kleinschmidt and Beth Kleinschmidt-McIntosh, both of Waveland, Miss.; one sister, Linda Kleinschmidt of Lake Charles; his mother, Elizabeth Ligon Kleinschmidt; and four grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, in Trinity Baptist Church. The Rev. Steve James will officiate. The body will be cremated. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday. Memorial donations may be made to the Robert Kleinschmidt Memorial Scholarship in Architecture, c/o The LSU Foundation, 3838 W. Lakeshore Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, the family said. Anthony Moss — 5/1/2002 Anthony "Tony" Moss, 38, died Wednesday, April 24, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Houston, and he moved to Lake Charles 28 years ago. He was a member of the National Guard. He was a member of Trinity Evangelistic Fellowship Ministries. Survivors include his wife, Dierdra A. Moss of Lake Charles; two sons, Anthony D. Moss II and Nicholas J'mon Moss, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Michael Moss of Longview, Calif.; five sisters, Dyna Lynn Moss, Marcia Sonnier, Constance Patrice Moss, Billie Jean Moss and Anglea Marie Moss, all of Houston; his father, Roy Lee Moss of Lafayette; and mother, Tena Moss of Houston. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 2, in Joppa Hall Lodge. Bishop Roderick Henry will officiate. Burial will be in Hi-Mount Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. in the hall. Lois A. Page — 5/1/2002 ROANOKE — Lois Ann Page, 59, died at 5:30 p.m. April 29, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Hathaway and a resident of Roanoke. Survivors include her husband, D.E. Page of Roanoke; two sons, Tad Page of Prairieville and Eugene Page of Lake Charles; her mother, Mrs. Anna Mae Dupuis of Roanoke; and three grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Jennings. Monsignor James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in Bertrand Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings. Visitation will be 3-10 p.m. today with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. D.L. Ritchie — 5/1/2002 GRANT — D.L. Ritchie, 86, died at 6:50 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2002, in the DeRidder hospital. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, May 1, in Palestine Baptist Church. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. R.B. Thompson Sr. — 5/1/2002 PEARLAND, Texas — R.B. Thompson Sr., 93, died Monday, April 29, 2002, in a Pearland care center. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 2, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery. Norma J. Woods — 5/1/2002 RANGER, Texas — Norma J. Woods, 63, died Monday, April 29, 2002, in Arlington, Texas. She was a native of Westlake, and she grew up in Louisiana. She was a homemaker. She was a member of New York Avenue Church of Christ in Arlington. Survivors include one son, Kabe Woods of Simsbury, Conn.; one daughter, Katrina Rhodes of Mansfield, Texas; two brothers, Wayne Stacener of Rock Island, Ill., and Terry Stacener of Westlake; one sister, Arlena Holcomb of Rock Island; and five grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 2, in Mesquite and Rusk Street Church of Christ in Ranger. Burial will be in Crossroads Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Visitation is Thursday before the service. Susie G. Young — 5/1/2002 JENNINGS — Susie Guidry Young, 50, died Sunday, April 28, 2002, in a Houston hospital. She was a native of Lake Arthur. She was a graduate of Lake Arthur High School. She was a former production planner for Northrop Grumman. Survivors include one son, Aaron Young of Jennings; two daughters, Mrs. Dwayne (Gladys) Rowe of Bryan, Texas, and Mrs. Steve (Christine) Roberts of College Station, Texas; one brother, James Guidry of Lake Arthur; three sisters, Patricia Beard of Hackberry, Susan Cloud of Jennings and Alice Leger of Lake Arthur; her father, Henry Guidry Sr. of Gueydan; her companion, Robert Hines of Jennings; and six grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 2, in Miguez Funeral Home. Harry Rowe Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Visitation is 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Parker T. Bradley Sr. — 5/2/2002 DAPHNE, Ala. — Parker Thornton Bradley Sr., 79, died Sunday, April 28, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Tampa, Fla., and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He had lived in Daphne. He was member of the Army Air Corps and past president of the Lake Charles Pilots Association. He was a member of the Rotary Club in Lake Charles. He served on the board of directors of the Women's Shelter and Lutheran Social Services. He was a former elder and congregation president at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lake Charles. He was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church in Daphne. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Susan Dube of Daphne and Mrs. Hulda Mahlum of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.; one son, Parker Bradley Jr. of Helendale, Calif.; and three grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, in St. John's Lutheran Church. Arrangements are by Wolfe Funeral Home in Daphne. Visitation is from 5 p.m. Friday, May 3, in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Ascension Lutheran Church building fund, P.O. Box 7409, Spanish Fort, AL 36577, the family said. Mrs. Austin Broussard — 5/2/2002 LAKE ARTHUR — Mrs. Austin (Anna Lee Richard) Broussard, 80, died at 1:55 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2002, in the Crowley hospital. Her funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today, May 2, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in Duhon Cemetery in Mermentau under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Lake Arthur. Olivia B. Deville — 5/2/2002 KINDER — Olivia Benoit Deville, 83, died at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2002, in a Lake Charles care center. She was a native of Lake Arthur, lived in Moss Bluff, and she had lived in Kinder for 21 years. She was a member of St. Phillip Neri Altar Society in Kinder. Survivors include three sons, Robert Deville of Laredo, Texas, Daniel Deville of Saudi Arabia and John Deville of Kinder; five daughters, Patricia Railey of Dallas, Texas, Juanita Guidry of Houma, Mary Bellon of Kinder, Helena Shaw of Houston and Bernadette Alleman of Duson; one brother, Aristile Benoit Jr. of Lake Arthur; 22 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 3, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Monsignor James M. Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation will be 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Harold B. Foreman — 5/2/2002 Harold Braden "Brady" Foreman, 79, died at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Indian village and lived in Crowley. He had lived in Lake Charles for 56 years. He graduated from Crowley High School in 1939. He served in the Army in World War II and was attached to the Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower Security Detail. An excellent marksman, he was selected to demonstrate the M-1 rifle to the king and queen of England. He was a well-known softball pitcher in the military and civilian life. He worked for PCI/OXY for 37 years and retired as a supervisor in its ethylene plant. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Danum Foreman of Lake Charles; three sons, Terrell Foreman, Greg Foreman and Ron Foreman, all of Lake Charles; four stepdaughters, Deanna Bryant of Metairie, Ramona Trahan and Rebecca Fogleman, both of Iota, and Deborah Edwards of Baton Rouge; two half-brothers, Herbert Foreman Jr. of Crowley and Gary Keller of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, May 2, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A Scripture service was held Wednesday evening. Harry J. Guillory — 5/2/2002 WELSH — Harry Joseph Guillory, 69, died Monday, April 29, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. His funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, in Hixson Funeral Home in Welsh. Burial will bein Pine Island Cemetery. Undine T. Martone — 5/2/2002 Undine Todd Martone, 91, died Wednesday, May 1, 2002, in a local care center. She taught in Calcasieu and Jeff Davis parishes. She was a rice farmer and member of the American Cattleman Association. She was a member of the Lake Charles Garden Club, Leaf and Petal Club, and the Enterprise Club. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Lake Charles. Survivors include three grandchildren, Lori Martone Willliams and Pauline Martone Wilbanks, both of Iowa, La., and Lee Todd Martone of Plantersville, Texas; and one great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, May 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert E. Malsbary will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Cathy Parrot — 5/2/2002 JENNINGS — Cathy Parrot, 38, died at 2:55 p.m. Sunday, April 28, in the Jennings hospital. Her graveside services were at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Althea C. Poole — 5/2/2002 STARKS — Althea C. Poole, 90, died Tuesday, April 30, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Starks. She retired from the Postal Service in 1978 after 15 years; she was postmaster for eight years. She was the first librarian at the Starks Library. She was a correspondent for the American Press for nine years and for the Orange (Texas) Leader for two years. She was a member of the rescuer service, Civil Defense and the Red Cross. She served as president, secretary and treasurer of the Home Demo Club. She was the first president of the Starks PTA. She was secretary of the adult Sunday school class. Survivors include one son, Grady A. Poole of Lake Charles; one daughter, Lillian Siler of Starks; one sister, Irene Braneff of Starks; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, in First Baptist Church of Starks. The Rev. Glen Wagnon will officiate. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. Friday in the church. Pearl Slaydon — 5/2/2002 PITKIN — Pearl Slaydon, 88, died Wednesday, May 1, 2002, in her residence. Her funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today, May 2, in Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder. Burial will be in Newlin Cemetery in Singer. James E. Smith — 5/2/2002 DEQUINCY — James E. Smith, 81, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2002, in the Sulphur hospital. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, in Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery. Ruful D. Smith — 5/2/2002 DERIDDER — Rufus Doil Smith, 83, died Tuesday, April 30, 2002, in the DeRidder hospital. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. today, May 2, in Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Burial will be in Old Cypress Cemetery. Susie G. Young — 5/2/2002 JENNINGS — Susie Guidry Young, 50, died Sunday, April 28, 2002, in a Houston hospital. She was a native of Lake Arthur and a resident of Jennings. She graduated from Lake Arthur High School. She worked for Northrup Grumman as a production planner. Survivors include one son, Aaron Young of Jennings; two daughters, Mrs. Dwayne (Gladys) Rowe of Bryan, Texas, and Mrs. Steve (Christine) Roberts of College Station, Texas; one brother, James Guidry of Lake Arthur; three sisters, Patricia Beard of Hackberry, Susan Cloud of Jennings and Alice Leger of Lake Arthur; her father, Henry Guidry Sr. of Gueydan; and six grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, May 2, in Miguez Funeral Home. Harry Rowe Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Medora C. Comeaux — 5/3/2002 WELSH — Medora C. Comeaux, 83, died Thursday, May 2, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Lacassine, and she had lived in Welsh for 41 years. She was an inspector at Sewing Factory, and she worked at Cash and Carry for more than 12 years. She worked at Welsh General Hospital for many years. She was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Herbert Janise of Welsh; three daughters, Eldine Chaisson of Welsh, Gloria Bolin of Bridge City, Texas, and Evaine Oliver of Jennings; two sisters, Anna Mae Primeaux of Holmwood and Gladys Bertrand of Welsh; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Revs. Herbert May and John Couch will officiate. Entombment will be in the church mausoleum under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mary C. Curtner — 5/3/2002 EL LAGO, Texas — Mary Jo Ann Corley Curtner died Wednesday, May 1, 2002. She was a retired elementary school teacher. Survivors include her husband, Myron Curtner; two sons, Les Curtner and Stephen Curtner; one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Curtner-Smith; one brother, James G. Corley; and two grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, in Jack Rowe Funeral Home in League City, Texas. Interment will be out of state. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer Research, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 77265-0309, the family said. Connie M. Eagins — 5/3/2002 MOSSVILLE — Connie Marie "Nanny Cakes" Eagins, 32, died Friday, April 26, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Westlake, and she had lived in the Westlake area and Mossville all her life. She graduated from Sulphur High School and the Louisiana Training Center. She was a choir member at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include three sisters, Willie Mae White, Katherine "Cat" Jones and Linda Darlene South, all of Lake Charles; her mother, Dorena A. Eagins of Mossville; her father, Royal Eagins Jr. of Lake Charles; and her maternal grandmother, Mary Ann Ford of Sulphur. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, in Mount Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. Arthur Etienne will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Allen R. Fontenot — 5/3/2002 Allen Ray Fontenot, 72, died Wednesday, May 1, 2002, in the Mamou hospital. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, May 3, in Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Gladys W. Frank — 5/3/2002 Gladys Welcome Frank died at 4:15 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2002, in a local hospital. She was born in New Iberia, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of the Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. She worked for many years at Fred's Restaurant as a cook. Survivors include two sons, Bernest St. Jules of Sacremento, Calif. and Sydney St. Jules Jr. of Houston; three brothers, Albert Welcome Sr. of Lake Charles, Rossevelt ''Bill'' Welcome of New Iberia and Wilson Welcome of Flushing, N.Y.; 20 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-granchildren. Her services will be at 7 p.m. today, May 3, in Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday with burial in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today in the church. Floyd Gonsoulin — 5/3/2002 BILOXI, Miss. — Floyd Gonsoulin, 78, died at 9:25 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was born in Biloxi, Miss. where he lived most of his life before moving to Lake Charles. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He a member of the Phi Theta Kappa National Fraternity. He was a former employee of the Federal Communication Commission. Survivors include two stepsisters, Patty Bang Williams of Van Cleve, Miss. and Estelle Cook of Biloxi. His graveside services will be at 11 a.m. today, May 3, in the Biloxi Cemetery. The Revs. James and Paul Springer will officiate. Arrangements are by Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles. Harry J. Guillory — 5/3/2002 WELSH — Harry Joseph Guillory, 69, died Monday, April 29, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. He was a native of Pine Island, and he moved from Westlake to Welsh eight years ago. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He was carpenter with Carpenters, Piledrivers and Millwrights Local 953. He was Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Eva Guillory of Welsh; four sons, Sherman Guillory of Singer, Terry Guillory of Moss Bluff, Kevin Guillory of Kalispell, Mont., and Russel Guillory of Welsh; three daughters, Debby Dear of Orange, Texas, Sharen Estes of Moss Bluff and Connie Tuttle of Singer; two stepsons, Michael Fontenot of Jonesville and Timothy Fontenot of Westlake; three stepdaughters, Kathy Fontenot of Moss Bluff, Genavive Fontenot of Westlake and Carolyn Rudd of Georgia; four sisters, Dena Bray of Westlake, Gladys Chesson of Welsh, Mable Bergeaux of Littlestown and Fern Godeaux of Vinton; 20 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, in Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Deacon Wayne Chapman will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Island Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Harold G. Jeans — 5/3/2002 MERRYVILLE — Harold G. Jeans, 52, died at 8:50 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Merryville. He was a Vietnam veteran. He was a founding member of River Bottom Hunting Club, and he was a Mason. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Jeans of Merryville; three sons, Eric Walker of Lacassine, Brent Walker of Lake Charles and Shane Jeans of Merryville; one sister, Carolyn Carlin of Los Angeles; and two grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, May 3, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. The Rev. Harold Burks will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Edward B. Johnston — 5/3/2002 OAKDALE — Edward B. Johnston, 61, died Wednesday, May 1, 2002, in the local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Oakdale. He was a Navy veteran. He was an upholstery instructor at the Allen Correctional Center in Kinder, and he worked for Louisiana Technical College/Oakdale Campus. He was Baptist. Survivors include one son, Kevin Johnston of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Bertha Blais of Alexandria and Pat Crawford of Bayou Chicot; his parents, Matt and Velma Henry Johnston of Oakdale; and one grandchild. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, in Bethany Baptist Church. The Revs. David Ragland, John Monk and Bernard McCreery will officiate. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the church. Minnix R. Leopold — 5/3/2002 JENNINGS — Minnix Raymond Leopold, 70, died at 10:10 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. He was born in Silverwood, he had lived in Jennings most of his life. He was a U.S. Army veteran and he was a former police officer for the city of Jennings, serving for two years. Survivors include his wife, Lenora Howard Leopold of Jennings; one daughter, Jacqueline Charles of Welsh; two sons, Darrell Rigmaiden and Cedric Johnson, both of Jennings; one sister, Margie May Cretchen of Silverwood; one brother, Willie Irving Leopold of California; and four grandchildren. His services will be at noon Saturday, May 4, in the Christ Sanctified Holiness Church. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in the Silverwood Cemetery in Silverwood under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. Martha Levy — 5/3/2002 Martha "Marty" Levy, 89, died at 1:40 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Barberton, Ohio, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 69 years. She was a lieutenant colonel in the Women's Army Corps during World War II. She was a receptionist and bookkeeper for her husband, dentist Stanley S. Levy Sr. She was a member of the Calcasieu Parish Dental Society Auxiliary. She was a member of Temple Sinai and a member of the temple's sisterhood. Survivors include two sons, Stanley S. Levy Jr. of DeRidder and Dr. Robert L. Levy of Alexandria; one sister, Ann Bert of San Marcos, Calif.; and six grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, May 3, in Johnson Funeral Home. Bruce Katz and Harcourt Stebbins will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is from noon. Memorial donations may be made to Temple Sinai, 713 Hodges St., Lake Charles, LA 70601, or to Hospice of Southwest Louisiana, 1639 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70601, the family said. Mary Miller — 5/3/2002 Mary Miller, 67, died at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Iowa, La. and she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness for more than 30 years. Survivors include one daughter, Margaret Miller Bryant of Gillis; two sisters, Margaret Randle of Lake Charles and Sallie Webb of Iowa, La.; one brother, Cober Miller of Iowa, La.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Her funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in Westlake. Jeff Waldrop will officiate. Burial will be in the Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Edna J. Parent — 5/3/2002 ANACOCO — Edna Jeane Parent, 76, died Thursday, May 2, 2002, in the Leesville hospital. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, in Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery in Anacoco. Jell Scott — 5/3/2002 WESTLAKE — Jell "Jerry" Scott, 59, died Sat-urday, April 27, 2002. He was a native of Welsh, and he had lived in Westlake for eight years. He worked for Isle of Capri. He was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Geneva Zeno Scott of Westlake; two sons, Kelvin Scott of Fresno, Calif., and Kevin Scott of Bakersfield, Calif.; two daughters, Kimberly Scott and Karen Scott, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Virgie Scott Grice of Welsh; his father, Amos Scott of Welsh; 16 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. The Rev. Peter Ravel will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. James E. Smith — 5/3/2002 DEQUINCY — James E. Smith, 81, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2002, in the Sulphur hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. He retired as a salesman and driver for Phelan Wholesale Grocery Co. in 1985. He worked for Calcasieu Mercantile and Baker's Farm and Feed Supply for many years. Survivors include two sons, Jimmie Smith and Preston Smith, both of San Antonio; one daughter, Janice McNamara of Corpus Christi, Texas; one stepdaughter, Sue Ann Silva of Kent, Wash.; one brother, Calvin Smith of Conroe, Texas; two sisters, Naomi Hollie of Fields and Leah Daughdrill of Vidor, Texas; one half sister, Aline Soileau of DeQuincy; 13 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, in Snider Funeral Home. The Revs. Terry Lee and Paul Nugent will officiate. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery. Visitation is 2:30-9 p.m. today. John S. Snody Sr. — 5/3/2002 John Sherman Snody Sr., 62, died Thursday, April 25, 2002. His funeral was held Sunday, April 28, in Standard Baptist Church in Olla. Burial was in Olla Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla. Mrs. Elsie S. Sterling — 5/3/2002 Mrs. Elsie Savoy Sterling, 67, died at 12:40 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2002, in a local hospital. A native of Eunice, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a cafeteria manager for the Calcasieu Parish School Board at T.H. Watkins Elementary School for a number of years. She was a former employee of Meche's Upholstery. Survivors include her husband, John E. Sterling Sr. of Lake Charles; three sons, John E. Sterling Jr. of Sulphur and Ciyrus P. Sterling and Darryl Sterling, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Elvonia Guillory of Lake Charles and Pearl Minnex of Lafayette; three brothers, Percy Savoy of Beaumont, Texas, Joseph Savoy of Eunice and Louis B. Savoy of New Orleans; and three grandchildren. Her services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 6, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with a rosary at 7 p.m. Sophie M. Taylor — 5/3/2002 HOUSTON — Sophie Morrow Taylor, 86, died Sunday, April 28, 2002, in a local care center. She was a native of Moss Bluff, lived in Lake Charles, and she had lived in Houston for 45 years. She was a member of Eastern Star. She was a member of Grace Congregational Church in Pasadena, Texas. Survivors include three sons, Alex Richard, Ricky Richard and Morris Taylor, all of Houston; one brother, Herbert Hoover Morrow of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Frank Cotlong will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday. Martha J. Thomas — 5/3/2002 CHARLESTON, S.C. — Martha Josephine "Jo" Thomas, 75, died Saturday, April 27, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Lake Charles. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Charleston. Survivors include three sons, Chuck Thomas of Lafayette, Bob Thomas of Barrington, Ill., and Ken Thomas of James Island; three daughters, Martha Zoller of Houston and Beverly Martin and Marilynn McMillian of James Island; two sisters, Catherine Gateka of Lake Charles and Mary Virginia Ireton of Houston; and six grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 9, in Trinity United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by James A. McAlister Funeral Home in Charleston. Memorial donations may be made to Lutheran Hospice, 753 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464, or to Trinity United Methodist Church, 273 Meeting St., Charleston, SC 29401, the family said. Helen L. White — 5/3/2002 DERIDDER — Helen M. Loftin White, 89, died Wednesday, May 1, 2002, in her residence. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, May 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery. Lotus M. Cagle — 5/4/2002 Lotus McGee Cagle died Thursday, May 2, 2002, in her residence. She lived in Ruston and had lived in Lake Charles for 40 years. She earned bachelor's degrees in music and speech pathology and a master's degree in speech pathology from Louisiana Tech. She did post-graduate work at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. She was a clinical speech pathologist, and she worked as a speech pathologist for the Calcasieu Parish School Board for 33 years. She was the first speech pathologist to work for the School Board for 25 years. She was a clinical speech pathologist certified by the Louisiana Board. She was involved with the Calcasieu Association of Speech Pathologists and the Louisiana Association of Speech Pathologists. She was a member of the Cal-Cam Orthopedic Association and the American Speech & Hearing Association and was a charter member of the Easter Seal Polio Group. She worked as a secretary at the Foreign Mission Board Office of the Church of God in Anderson, Ind. She was an artist. She gave music instruction in piano and voice. She played the piano for Ruston Church of God. She was a member of First Church of God in Bastrop. She was a musician and a Sunday school teacher at Fourth Avenue Church of God. She was a member of St. Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church, where she was a choir member. Survivors include her husband, R. Brantley Cagle Jr. of Lake Charles. Her funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5, in St. Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church. The Rev. Henry Bowden will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 12:30 p.m. Sunday in the church. Memorial donations may be made to First Church of God-Bastrop, Louisiana Tech Speech and Hearing Department and the Louise B. Cagle Scholarship Fund with the McNeese Foundation, the family said. Connie Files — 5/4/2002 KILGORE, Texas — Connie Files, 75, died Thursday, May 2, 2002, in a Houston hospital. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. today, May 4, in Rader Funeral Home. Burial will be in Danville Cemetery. Gladys W. Frank — 5/4/2002 Gladys Welcome Frank died at 4:15 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of New Iberia, and she lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a member of Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. She was a cook at Fred's Restaurant for many years. Survivors include two sons, Bernest St. Jules of Sacramento, Calif., and Sydney St. Jules Jr. of Houston; three brothers, Albert Welcome Sr. of Lake Charles, Rossevelt ''Bill'' Welcome of New Iberia and Wilson Welcome of Flushing, N.Y.; 20 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral was held Friday, May 3, in Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert L. Owens officiated. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. today with burial in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles. Harry J. Guillory — 5/4/2002 WELSH — Harry Joseph Guillory, 69, died Monday, April 29, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. He was a native of Pine Island, and he moved from Westlake to Welsh eight years ago. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He was carpenter with Carpenters, Piledrivers and Millwrights Local 953. He was Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Eva Guillory of Westlake; four sons, Sherman Guillory of Singer, Terry Guillory of Moss Bluff, Kevin Guillory of Kalispell, Mont., and Russel Guillory of Welsh; three daughters, Debby Dear of Orange, Texas, Sharon Estes of Moss Bluff and Connie Tuttle of Singer; two stepsons, Michael Fontenot of Jonesville and Timothy Fontenot of Westlake; three stepdaughters, Kathy Fontenot of Moss Bluff, Genavive Fontenot of Westlake and Carolyn Rudd of Georgia; two brothers, John L. Guillory of Westlake and Grady Guillory of Iowa, La.; four sisters, Rena Bray of Westlake, Gladys Chesson of Welsh, Mable Bergeaux of Littlestown, Pa., and Fern Godeaux of Vinton; 20 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, May 4, in Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Deacon Wayne Chapman will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Island Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Samuel N. Gwin — 5/4/2002 Samuel N. Gwin, 77, died at 5:20 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Kingdom Springs, Ark., and a longtime resident of Climax Springs, Mo. He had lived in Lake Charles for 10 years. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include two sons, Michael Gwin of Lake Charles and Samuel Gwin Jr. of Flower Mound, Texas; one daughter, Christine Champagne of Wichita, Kan.; one brother, William Newbury of Monahans, Texas; two sisters, Martha Fowler of Glenwood Springs, Colo., and Lydia Bradley of El Dorado, Kan.; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. The body was cremated under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. J.D. Hazelton — 5/4/2002 TURKEY CREEK — J.D. Hazelton died Thursday, May 2, 2002, in the Ville Platte hospital. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. today, May 4, in Lake Cove Baptist Church. Burial will be in McCormick Cemetery in Lake Cove under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Bobby Hebert — 5/4/2002 Margaret "Bobby" Hebert died at 1:35 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Bossier City and had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She graduated from Bossier High School. She was a bookkeeper for the YMCA for 32 years. She was a treasurer for Les Bon Temp and a member of the Association of Louisiana Artists. Survivors include four daughters, Trisha Thibodeaux, Rhonda Trahan and Robin Chesson, all of Lake Charles, and Kevin Wright of Pasadena, Texas; one stepson, Gerald Hebert of Armand Beach, Fla.; one brother, Billy Cryer of Sulphur; one sister, Helen Danahay of Sulphur; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 5, in Johnson Funeral Home. Cecil Price will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, One Lakeside Plaza, Suite 808, Lake Charles, LA 70601, the family said. Joubert infant — 5/4/2002 Audrieun Joseph Joubert Jr., infant son of Sharonda Obey and Audrieun Joseph Joubert Sr., died at 5:17 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2002, in a local hospital. Additional survivors include his sister, Audriana L. Obey Joubert of Lake Charles; paternal grandparents, Walter and Julia Joubert of Lake Charles; maternal grandparents, Whitney and Rhonda Allen of Lake Charles; maternal grandmother, Lilly Sinegal of Jennings; maternal great-grandparents, James and Ethel Allen of Fenton; and maternal great-grandfather, Lee Pitre of San Jose, Calif. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Kenneth Hastings will officiate. J.W. Lott — 5/4/2002 DEQUINCY — J.W. Lott, 80, died at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Mississippi and had lived in DeQuincy and Houma for many years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He retired from Superior Oil after 33 years of service. He was an evangelist at Full Gospel of Assembly of God. He was a member of Masonic Lodge F and AM Unity Lodge 267. Survivors include his wife, Louise Lott of DeQuincy; two daughters, Deborah Clifton of DeQuincy and Judy Leger of Iowa, La.; two stepsons, Michael Branch of Fort Smith, Ark., and Joseph Branch of Moorehaven, Fla.; one stepdaughter, Neva Ault of Belle Rose; one brother, Bradford Lott of South Carolina; one sister, Juanita Mullens of Holcomb, Miss.; four grandchildren; 15 stepgrandchildren; and many stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 5, in First United Pentecostal Church. The Rev. T.D. Cardwell will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Cynthia A. Lyons — 5/4/2002 SULPHUR — Cynthia Ann Lyons, 31, died Thursday, May 2, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Sulphur. She was a 1989 honors graduate of Sulphur High School. She attended McNeese State University, where she earned two associate degrees in business and a bachelor's degree in office systems and business machines. She worked at her family's business, Lyons Music Company. Survivors include one brother, Jason S. Lyons of Sulphur; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam (Pat) Lyons of Sulphur; her maternal grandfather, Lloyd L. Pitre of Lake Charles; and her grandmother, Helen Pitre of Lake Charles. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today, May 4, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Ed Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Friday. Tommy J. Perry — 5/4/2002 BIG WOODS — Tommy Joe "Pop" Perry, 66, died Thursday, May 2, 2002, in his residence. His funeral will be at 3 p.m. today, May 4, in Hixson Funeral Home in Vinton. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery. Gregory E. Sanders — 5/4/2002 Gregory Eugene Sanders, 43, died Friday, May 3, 2002, in a Lafayette hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles. He is survived by his mother, Emma Jean Sanders of Lafayette. His funeral will be at noon Sunday, May 5, in Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette. The Rev. Wayne Richard will officiate. Interment will be in Consolata Cemetery in Lake Charles. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. James E. Smith — 5/4/2002 DEQUINCY — James E. Smith, 81, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2002, in the Sulphur hospital. He was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. He retired as a salesman and driver for Phelan Wholesale Grocery o. in 1985. He worked for Calcasieu Mercantile and Baker's Farm and Feed Supply for many years. Survivors include two sons, Jimmie Smith and Preston Smith, both of San Antonio; one daughter, Janice McNamara of Corpus Christi, Texas; one step-daughter, Sue Ann Silva of Kent, Wash.; one brother, Calvin Smith of Conroe, Texas; two sisters, Naomi Hollie of Fields and Leah Daughdrill of Vidor, Texas; one half sister, Aline Soileau of DeQuincy; and numerous great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, May 4, in Snider Funeral Home. The Revs. Terry Lee and Paul Nugent will officiate. Burial will be Hyatt Cemetery. Robert I. Smith — 5/4/2002 Robert I. Smith, 78, died at 1:40 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Lincoln, Neb., and had lived in Lake Charles for 21 years. He served as a U.S. Navy corpsman attached to the Marine Corps during World War II. He served in the Army in the Korean conflict. He retired as a warrant officer third grade. He worked for the U.S. Civil Service and was assigned to the Surgeon General's Office in the Pentagon. He retired from federal service as a G.S. 13. He was a member of American Legion Post 179 for 15 years. He was a member of Frasch Golf Course. He was a member of Sale Street Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Helen Jestes Smith of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mrs. Bill (Carol) Spees of Lake Charles; one sister, Shirley Gerkin of Omaha, Neb.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. His funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 6, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ernest Walker and Eddie Simmons will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is noon-6 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. Monday. Carl E. Campbell — 5/5/2002 MERRYVILLE — Carl E. Campbell, 89, died Friday, May 3, 2002, in a Sulphur hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 6, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Burial will be in Bivens Cemetery in Bivens. Gaye N. Cryar — 5/5/2002 DERIDDER — Gaye Nixon Cryar, 69, died Friday, May 3, 2002, in a Houston hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May 6, in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Daniel Duhon — 5/5/2002 MERMENTAU — Daniel "Dan" Duhon, 79, died at 5:34 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2002, in the Oakdale hospital. He was a native of Mermentau. He was the mayor of Mermentau for four years. He was the owner of Duhon Grocery Store. He served in the U.S. Coastguard. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Vivian L. Duhon of Mermentau; five daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Rosemary) Bolton of Leesville, Mrs. Johnny (Stella) Strodder of Lake Charles, Mrs. Willard (Deborah) Henry of Midland, Denise Crochet of Hathaway and Mrs. Gary (Peggy) Burger of Conroe, Texas; one brother, Harold Duhon of Franklin; 21 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today, May 5, in St. John the Evangelist Church. The Rev. Rusty P. Richard will officiate. Burial will be in Duhon Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Visitation is ongoing. A rosary was recited Saturday. Phillip George Jr. — 5/5/2002 Phillip "Pop" George Jr., 49, died Wednesday, May 1, 2002, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a former employee of Olin, where he worked for 20 years. He was a member of Greater St. Mary Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Devonte George of Lake Charles; four daughters, Stephanie George Jackson, Tanya George, Dana George and Mikela Simon, all of Lake Charles; one brother, Thomas A. William of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and four sisters, Evelyn George Williams, Rose Marie Sias and Bernice George, all of Lake Charles, and Millie Johnson of Little Rock, Ark. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May 6, in Greater St. Mary Baptist Church. The Rev. Samuel Talbert will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Monday in the church. Bobby Hebert — 5/5/2002 Margaret "Bobby" Hebert died at 1:35 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Bossier City and had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She graduated from Bossier High School. She was a bookkeeper for the YMCA for 32 years. She was a treasurer for Les Bon Temp and a member of the Association of Louisiana Artists. She was a member of Boulevard Church of Christ. Survivors include four daughters, Trisha Thibodeaux, Rhonda Trahan and Robin Chesson, all of Lake Charles, and Kevin Wright of Pasadena, Texas; one stepson, Gerald Hebert of Armand Beach, Fla.; one brother, Billy Cryer of Sulphur; one sister, Helen Danahay of Sulphur; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, May 5, in Johnson Funeral Home. Cecil Price will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, One Lakeside Plaza, Suite 808, Lake Charles, LA 70601, the family said. Joseph Johnson — 5/5/2002 REEVES — Joseph "J.B." Johnson, 89, died at 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2002, in the Oakdale hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Reeves. He was a member of Reeves Bible Church. Survivors include one son, Robert Johnson of Reeves; one brother, Herbert Johnson of Reeves; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today, May 5, in Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. The Rev. Johnny Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Lyles Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Letha Mae Jorgensen — 5/5/2002 Letha Mae Jorgensen, 72, died at 5:25 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Evangeline and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 15 years. She was a member of W.B. Williamson Post 1 American Legion, Ladies Auxiliary. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Marvin Jorgensen of Lake Charles; three daughters, Judy Martin of Lake Charles, Connie Trahan of Sulphur and Mrs. Alfred (Joycelyn) Miller of LeBleu Settlement; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 6, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Giles will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Abbie Paul LeBlanc — 5/5/2002 JENNINGS — Abbie Paul ''Uncle Abbie'' LeBlanc, 65,died at 2:13 p.m. Thurday, May 2, 2002 in a local hospital. He was a native of Rayne and moved to Jennings 11 years ago. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Veronica Pattum LeBlanc; five sons, Albert LeBlanc, Torey LeBlanc and Tyrone LeBlanc, all of Rayne, Anthony LeBlanc of New Orleans and Henry ''Junior Boy'' Cormier of Valdosta, Ga.; three sisters, Lillian Joseph and Melba Jones, both of Rayne, and Elzina Strauss of Long Beach, Calif., nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May 6, in Fondel Memorial Chapel in Jennings. Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Cemetery in Rayne. Jean Pitts — 5/5/2002 Jean Pitts, 73, died at 8:56 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Mansville, Okla., and had lived in Lake Charles for 39 years. She retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a rural letter carrier. Survivors include one son, Wade Pitts of Lake Charles. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. Visitation is 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday in Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. Elsie Savoy Sterling — 5/5/2002 Mrs. Elsie Savoy Sterling, 67, died at 12:40 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2002, in a local hospital. A native of Eunice, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a cafeteria manager for the Calcasieu Parish School Board at T.H. Watkins Elementary School for a number of years. She was a former employee of Meche's Upholstery. Survivors include her husband, John E. Sterling Sr. of Lake Charles; three sons, John E. Sterling Jr. of Sulphur, Cyrus P. Sterling of Lake Charles and Darryl Sterling of Lake Charles; two sisters, Elvonia Guillory of lake Charles and Pearl Minnex of Lafayette; three brothers, Percy Savoy of Beaumont, Texas, Joseph Savoy of Eunice and Louis B. Savoy of New Orleans; and three grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 6, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today in the funeral home with a rosary at 7 p.m. Monica Breaux — 5/6/2002 LEESVILLE — Monica Breaux, 39, died Saturday, April 27, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today, April 29, from St. Michael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Samuel R. Busby — 5/6/2002 MOSS BLUFF — Samuel Robert Busby, 88, died Saturday, April 27, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Topsy and had lived in the Topsy-Moss Bluff area all of his life. He retired after 20 years from Calcasieu Parish Ward I. He was a member of Living Way Pentecostal Church. Survivors include two daughters, Margaret Bradford of Sulphur and Debbie LeBlanc of Broussard; one brother, Ernest Busby of Moss Bluff; two sisters, Voni Austin and Lilly Lyles, both of Moss Bluff; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today, April 29, in Hixson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. The Rev. Charles Nugent will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. John Daigle — 5/6/2002 CHURCH POINT — John Daigle, 96, died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, April 28, 2002. He was a native of Church Point. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include seven sons, Raymond Daigle and Larry Daigle, both of Church Point, Tommy Daigle of Slidell, Jessie Daigle of Perchville, George Daigle of Picayune, Miss., and Frank Daigle and Albert Daigle, both of Belle Chase; four daughters, Enola Jagneaux of Gonzales, Fannie Doucet of Welsh, Mrs. Johnny (Cherry) Goodfred of Jacksonville, N.C., and Mrs. Carl (Theresa) Norton of Houston; 45 grandchildren; 67 great-grandchildren; and 21 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Nicholas Trahan will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home. Visitation is from 2 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Merzie Guillory — 5/6/2002 Merzie Guillory, 83, died Saturday, April 27, 2002, in her residence. A native of Mamou, she had lived in Lake Charles for more than 60 years. She was a graduate of Mamou High School. She had been a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church for more than 50 years. Survivors include two sons, Richard and Danny Guillory, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Lee V. Young of Lake Charles and Burkman Young of Eunice; one sister, Bernice Cross of New Orleans; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Tuesday. Willis Naquin — 5/6/2002 Willis Naquin, 88, died Friday, April 26, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Pine Prairie and lived in Lake Charles. He worked for George Theriot Inc. as a manager of a feed store. He was Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Mable Daigle Naquin of Lake Charles; two sons, Vance Naquin and James Tyron Naquin, both of Lake Charles; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is 2:30-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Vasti V. Odegar — 5/6/2002 DEQUINCY — Vasti V. Odegar, 80, died Sunday, April 28, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. She was a member of First United Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Steve (Pam) Valentine and Mrs. Jim (Pat) Abbott, both of DeQuincy; two brothers, Ellis VanWinkle of Vinton and Arless VanWinkle of DeQuincy; one sister, Neoma Batchelor of Starks; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery in Singer under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. in the church. Juanita D. Tarver — 5/6/2002 Juanita Dubose Tarver, 84, died Saturday, April 27, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Indian Bayou and was a resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of the Country Girls Sewing Club. She was a member of St. Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. Survivors include two sons, Steven Tarver and Harry Tarver, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Bobbie Lavigne of Hemphill, Texas, and Sandra J. Wilson of Arlington, Texas; one brother, Don Dubose of Austin, Texas; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, in St. Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church. The Rev. Jim Humphreys will officiate. Burial will be at 1 p.m. in Indian Bayou Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today and 4-7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Curtis C. Walters — 5/6/2002 Curtis Cleveland Walters, 77, died at 12:15 a.m. Sunday, April 28, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Fullerton and was raised in Elizabeth. He had lived in Lake Charles for the past 48 years. He was a graduate of Elizabeth High School and attended Northwestern State University. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp. during World War II. He worked at Cities Service for 27 years before retiring as an operator. He attended First Baptist Church for 31 years. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Rita Shaw Walters of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. Kelly (Judith Walters) Vigo and Mrs. Bart (Renee Walters) Glatt, both of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Flowers will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to Trinity Baptist Church, Life Center Building Fund, 1800 Country Club Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605, the family said. Leola S. Benoit — 5/7/2002 LAKE ARTHUR — Leola Schlesinger Benoit, 78, died at 5:42 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2002, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Arthur. She was a 1941 graduate of Lake Arthur High School. She was a substitute teacher and pep squad leader at Goretti High School. She was a member of the Goretti booster club. She was a former summer league softball coach. She was a member of the Lake Arthur Women's Library Club and the Catholic Daughters of America. She was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Jen-nifer) Sonnier of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., Mrs. Luke (Joan) Mandola Sr. of Houston, Mrs. Eric (Judith) Voelz of Sweden and Mrs. Paul (Jeanine) Rowland of San Antonio; four sisters, Eldora Tedesco of New Orleans and Isabel Parker, Dorothy Smith and Bonnie Howard, all of Lake Arthur; three brothers, Albert Schlesin-ger and Fred Schlesinger, both of Lake Arthur, and George Schlesinger of Jackson, Miss.; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Lake Arthur. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with rosaries at 4 and 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Diania N. Chisholm — 5/7/2002 MOSS BLUFF — Diania Nicole Chisholm, 25, died Monday, May 6, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Newport News, Va., and a former resident of Westlake. She had lived in Moss Bluff for four years. She was a 1995 graduate of Westlake High School. She attended the Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy. She was a cashier at Target. Survivors include one daughter, Breanna Leigh Chisholm of Moss Bluff; one brother, Richard Chisholm of Moss Bluff; her parents, Roger and Resi Chisholm of Moss Bluff; and her paternal grandparents, James L. and Billie Jo Chisholm of Westlake. Her funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Jason Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Memorial donations may be made to Whitney National Bank in care of Bellview Baptist Church. John Flowers Sr. — 5/7/2002 SULPHUR — John Flowers Sr., 72, died Saturday, May 4, 2002, in Fort Worth, Texas. He served in the Navy in the Korean War. He retired from Olin as an operating engineer after 36 years, and he was past president of Operating Engineers Local 407. He was a past master of the Sulphur and Westlake F&AM, and he was a past patron of Westlake Chapter 228. Survivors include two sons, John Joseph Flowers Jr. of Fort Worth and Calvin R. Flowers of Westlake; two daughters, Dianna Fruge of Sulphur and Cheri Teigen of Claremont, Calif.; two brothers, Gerald Flowers of Rockbridge, Ohio, and Lawrence Flowers of New Straitsville, Ohio; two sisters, Gladys Flowers of Logan, Ohio, and Berdena Phillips of Parkersburg, W.Va.; and 10 grandchildren. His funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Michael Howard will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Cemetery. Visita-tion is 2-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Daniel N. Glover — 5/7/2002 GUM COVE — Daniel N. "Dan" Glover, 79, died Satur-day, May 4, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of West-lake, and he had lived in Gum Cove since 1994. He was a piledriver, and he worked on the Interstate 10 bridge for Chicago Steel Co. from 1952 to 1954. He retired as a Ward 4 shop foreman in 1981. He was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church of Westlake. Survivors include one son, Buddy Daniel Glover of Westlake; one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Donna Ruth Glover) Darnsteadt of Gum Cove; two brothers, John K. Glover of Henderson, Texas, and Henry Harvey Glover of Toledo Bend; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, May 6, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Mike Myers will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery. Visita-tion is from 8:30 a.m. A rosary was recited Monday. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Louisiana or to the charity of one's choice, the family said. Louise Granger — 5/7/2002 SWEETLAKE — Louise Granger, 26, died at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 5, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Lake Charles and a longtime resident of Sweetlake. She was a graduate of Barbe High School. She was a student at Delta School of Business and Technology. She worked at Isle of Capri Casino for many years. Survivors include two brothers, Timothy Murray and Randy Murray, both of Mobile, Ala.; her mother, Madeline Granger LaBove of Sweetlake; her father, Rodney Murray of Mobile; and her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clement "Black" (Irma Nunez) Granger of Sweetlake. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, from St. Patrick Catholic Chapel in Sweetlake. The Rev. John Poerio will officiate. Burial will be in Granger Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and 8 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Lizzie M. Heyse — 5/7/2002 CARLYSS — Lizzie Mae Heyse, 92, died Sunday, May 5, 2002, in a Natchez, Miss., hospital. She was a native of Wyatt, and she had lived in Carlyss for 58 years. She was a member of the former Southside Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Clayton Heyse of Big Sandy, Texas; four daughters, Louise Holloway of Sulphur, Arlene Cloyd of Ferriday, Pat Brooks of Duncanville, Texas, and Bobbie Morris of Carlyss; 18 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Jim Crump will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Clara P. Isgitt — 5/7/2002 LEESVILLE — Clara Pool Isgitt, 89, died Monday, May 6, 2002, in Sulphur. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Burr Ferry Cemetery. Rose S. Lombord — 5/7/2002 Rose Syrie Lombord, 90, died at 9:30 p.m. Wednes-day, May 1, 2002, in her residence. A native of New Iberia, she moved to Lake Charles seven years ago. She was a member of Star Pilgrim Baptist Church, and she served as the church caterer. Survivors include one daughter, Annabell Welcome of Lake Charles, four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Edward Tauriac will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Wednesday. Alfred Mouton Sr. — 5/7/2002 Alfred "Sonny" Mouton, 73, died at 12:15 a.m. Mon-day, May 6, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a brick mason. He was a 58-year member of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Local 1. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, May Dell David Mouton of Lake Charles; six sons, Jerold Wayne "Bo" Mouton, Alfred "Al" Mouton Jr., David Mouton, Tommy Mouton and Mike Mouton, all of Lake Charles, and Dwayne Mouton of Valdosta, Ga.; two daughters, Rickey Hines of Lake Charles and Karen Kaplan of Lafayette; three sisters, Gladys "Freck" Miller and Genevieve Alexander, both of Lake Charles, and Theresa "Totsy" Bartholomew of Houston; 18 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. John Giles will officiate. Burial will be in Broussard Cemetery in Lacassine under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today — with a rosary at 8 p.m. and a Scripture service at 8:30 p.m. — and 8 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Dorothy Smith Plauche — 5/7/2002 Dorothy Smith Plauche, 83, died Sunday, May 5, 2002, in a local hospital. A native of El Paso, Texas, she grew up in Houston. She received a bachelor's in home economics from Texas Women's Univer-sity in Denton, then got a master's in environmental science from McNeese. She moved to Lake Charles in 1939 and taught at LaGrange High, S.P. Arnett Middle, Westlake High and Immaculate Conception Cathedral School. She was the first sponsor of the Gatorettes dance line at LaGrange. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral. She was a founding member of the Lake Charles Ballet Society and Lake Charles Junior Cotillion. She was Sustainer of the Year for the Junior League of Lake Charles in the early 1990s. She was a member of the Junior League committee that formed the Lake Charles Symphony. She was a primary advocate for the construction of Pearl Watson Junior High. She was on the board of the Samaritan Counseling Center. The Children's Museum's Dorothy Plauche Volunteerism Award was instituted after her service on the museum board. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Alpha Delta Pi sorority, Planters League, L'heure du Livre book club and the Association of Southwest Louisiana Home Economists. Survivors include five children, Anne Plauche Marks of Baton Rouge, Marie Plauche Gustin of Houston, Charles Stephen Plauche of Natchez, Miss., and John Treanor Plauche and James W. Plauche, both of Baton Rouge; two brothers, John T. Smith and Charles L. Smith, both of Houston; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Monsignor Jace Eskind will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation at the funeral home is 4-8 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial donations may be made to the Lake Charles Ballet Society, P.O. Box 1941, Lake Charles, LA 70602; or the Children's Museum of Lake Charles, 925 Enterprise Blvd., Lake Charles, LA 70601. Ruby V. Richey — 5/7/2002 IOWA — Ruby V. Richey, 74, died Sunday, May 5, 2002. She was a native of Kaplan, and she moved from Midland, Texas, to Iowa, La., in 1955. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, John Richey of Iowa, La.; three sons, John C. Richey Jr. of Sulphur, Darryl M. Richey of Longville and Randy J. Richey of Iowa, La.; three daughters, Katherine Richey of Springdale, Ark., Barbara Richey of Roanoke, Va., and Debra Rich-ey Kelly of Houston; two brothers, Wylace Vincent Jr. of Kinder and Walter J. Vincent of San Antonio; and four grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. today, May 7, from St. Raphael Catholic Church. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. A rosary was recited Monday. Mary G. Roy — 5/7/2002 BUNKIE — Mary Giglio Roy, 76, died Monday, May 6, 2002, in a local care center. She was in the first grade when St. Anthony School formed. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of America. Survivors include five daughters, Donna Mixon, Rebecca Glorioso and Linda Normand, all of Bunkie, Laura Franks of New Port Richey, Fla., and Michele Dupuy of Port Allen; one sister, Annie Bruchhaus of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, from St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Bunkie. Monsignor Steve Testa will officiate. Burial will be in Pythian Cemetery under the direction of Melancon Funeral Home of Bunkie. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m., and 8-9:45 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to St. Anthony Catholic School, 116 S. Knoll Ave., Bunkie, LA 71322, the family said. Sally A. Slaton — 5/7/2002 Sally Ann Slaton, 73, died at 3:50 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Hattiesburg, Miss., and she had lived in Lake Charles for 43 years. She was an alumna of Hattiesburg High School and Forest County Agriculture High School in Brooklyn, Miss. She retired from the Muller's cosmetics department in 1979 and worked in the Riff's cosmetics department until 1990. Survivors include one sister, Mary Hart Finch Varnado of Picayune, Miss. Her funeral will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 9, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Mark Stagg will officiate. A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Friday in Roseland Cemetery in Hattiesburg. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. Thursday. William C. Stanton Sr. — 5/7/2002 NEWTON, Texas — William Chesley Stanton Sr., 89, died at 3 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Bassett, Texas, and a former resident of DeQuincy and Washington state. He had lived in Texas for 20 years. He was a Navy veteran, and he served in World War II. He was a member of Disabled American Veterans. He was a member of First United Pentecostal Church, and he was involved in the bus ministry. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Marie Schexnayder Stanton of Newton; three sons, Dale Stanton of Merryville, Steve Stanton of Jennings and Neil Stanton of Santa Fe, Texas; six daughters, Dorothy Henry of Thibodaux, Linda Lake and Evelyn Stanton, both of Tacoma, Wash., Carol Stanton of Newton, Barbara Gayness of Galveston, Texas, and Connie Squire of Dallas; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 9, in First United Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. The Revs. Daniel A. Lewis and T.D. Cardwell will officiate. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. Thursday in the church. Richard Thomas Jr. — 5/7/2002 Richard Thomas Jr., 22, died Friday, May 3, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He attended Washington-Marion High School. He was a member of the Lord's Outreach. Survivors include one brother, Kenneth Ray Thomas of Lake Charles; his parents, Richard Lewis Sr. and Wanda Sue Thomas, both of Lake Charles; and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John (Rachel) Williams of Lake Charles. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, in the Lord's Outreach hall. The Rev. Leona Clements Benoit will officiate. Burial will be in Old Emanuel Church Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Stella J. Wannage — 5/7/2002 Stella Joyce Wannage, 48, died Saturday, May 4, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Lake Charles and a former resident of Freeport, Fla. She returned to Lake Charles 25 years ago. She was co-owner of Fred's Lounge. She was Catholic. Survivors include her husband, Frederick W. "Buddy" Wannage Jr. of Lake Charles; one brother, Danny Duke of Pace, Fla.; and four sisters, Kathryn Lane and Donna Faye Patton, both of Freeport, Genevieve "Sissy" Wannage of Big Lake and Tina Hebert of Lake Charles. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Mann will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Wednesday, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. Effie Ball — 5/8/2002 Effie Ball, 81, died at 5:55 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Eunice and a former resident of DeQuincy. She had lived in Lake Charles for 41 years. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Roy Ball of Lake Charles; one son, Jerry Ball of Lake Charles; one daughter, Renee Sheffield of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 9, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignor Ronald Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Frye Cemetery in Mowata under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today — with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. and a Scripture service at 8 p.m. — and 8-9:45 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Esther Bryant — 5/8/2002 OAKDALE — Esther Bryant, 84, died Monday, May 6, 2002, in the local hospital. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, May 8, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Entombment will be in Resthaven Cemetery Mausoleum. Carlin S. Carter — 5/8/2002 HOUSTON — Carlin Spencer "Carolyn" Carter, 57, died Sunday, May 5, 2002, in a Houston hospital. She was a native of Estherwood and a former longtime resident of Lake Charles. She had lived in Houston for more than 30 years. She was an alumna of Washington High School. Survivors include her husband, John Allen "Pat" Carter of Houston. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11, in Paradise Funeral Home of Houston. The Rev. Illinois Francis will officiate. Burial will be in Cemetery Beautiful in Houston. Visitation is noon-5 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. Saturday. Additional arrangements are by King's Funeral Home of Lake Charles. John J. Flowers Sr. — 5/8/2002 WESTLAKE — John J. Flowers Sr., 72, died Saturday, May 4, 2002, in Fort Worth, Texas. He served in the Navy in the Korean War. He retired from Olin as an operating engineer after 36 years, and he was past president of Operating Engineers Local 407. He was a past master of the Sulphur and Westlake F&AM, and he was a past patron of Order of the Eastern Star Westlake Chapter 228. He was a member of Westlake Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include his wife, Charlene Spell Flowers of Westlake; two sons, John Joseph Flowers Jr. of Fort Worth and Calvin R. Flowers of Westlake; two daughters, Dianna Fruge of Sulphur and Cheri Teigen of Claremont, Calif.; two brothers, Gerald Flowers of Rockbridge, Ohio, and Lawrence Flowers of New Straitsville, Ohio; two sisters, Gladys Flowers of Logan, Ohio, and Berdena Phillips of Parkersburg, W.Va.; and 10 grandchildren. His funeral will be at 3 p.m. today, May 8, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Michael Howard will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Laurel O. Freese — 5/8/2002 Laurel O. Freese, 83, died at 1:28 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Ohio, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 18 years. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a top-turret engineer, and he flew in 21 missions over Germany in a B-17. He was a truck driver and a retired employee of Murphy Motor Freight. He was a Teamster. Survivors include two sons, Henry W. Freese of Orange, Texas, and Roger Freese of Lake Charles; two daughters, Juanita Reese of Juneau, Alaska, and Jeanne Shaft of Medina Township, Ohio; two sisters, Agnes Immormino of Barefoot Bay, Fla., and Gladys Knapper of Beaverton, Ore.; and five grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 9, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Steve Luton and Gary Wheeler will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Thursday. L. Fay Laurich — 5/8/2002 DERIDDER — L. Fay Laurich, 72, died Monday, May 6, 2002, in her residence. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 9, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Clyde J. Lequeux — 5/8/2002 SULPHUR — Clyde J. Lequeux died Tuesday, May 7, 2002, in his residence. He was an Air Force veteran. He was an usher at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Stella L. Lequeux; two sons, Robert J. Lequeux of Sulphur and Calvin F. Lequeux of Erath; two daughters, Laurel M. Montagnet and Nora A. Lequeux Gates, both of Lafayette; one brother, Malcom F. Lequeux of Austin, Texas; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at noon Thursday, May 9, from St. John Catholic Church of Henry. The Rev. Cedric Sonnier will officiate. Burial will be in Bancker Cemetery under the direction of Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Louise B. Offutt — 5/8/2002 Louise Barrios Offutt, 93, died at 8:15 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Labadieville, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 56 years. She was a member of South Lake Charles Baptist Church. Survivors include one niece, Rosalie Barnhill, and one nephew, Jimmie Carter. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 9, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ron Weber will officiate. Entombment will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today. Memorial donations may be made to South Lake Charles Baptist Church, 4505 Lake St., the family said. Ruby V. Richey — 5/8/2002 IOWA — Ruby V. Richey, 74, died Sunday, May 5, 2002. She was a native of Kaplan, and she moved from Midland, La., to Iowa, La., in 1955. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, John Richey of Iowa, La.; three sons, John C. Richey Jr. of Sulphur, Darryl M. Richey of Longville and Randy J. Richey of Iowa, La.; three daughters, Katherine Richey of Springdale, Ark., Barbara Richey of Roanoke, Va., and Debra Richey Kelly of Houston; two brothers, Wylace Vincent Jr. of Kinder and Walter J. Vincent of San Antonio; and four grandchildren. Her funeral was held Tuesday, May 7, from St. Raphael Catholic Church. The Rev. Bill Miller officiated. Burial was in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. A rosary was recited Monday. Stella J. Wannage — 5/8/2002 Stella Joyce Wannage, 48, died Saturday, May 4, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Lake Charles and a former resident of Freeport, Fla. She returned to Lake Charles 25 years ago. She was co-owner of Fred's Lounge. She was Catholic. Survivors include her husband, Frederick W. "Buddy" Wannage Jr. of Lake Charles; one brother, Danny Duke of Pace, Fla.; and four sisters, Katherine Lane and Donna Faye Patton, both of Freeport, Genevieve "Sissy" Wannage of Big Lake and Tina Hebert of Lake Charles. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Mann will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. Carlin S. Carter — 5/9/2002 HOUSTON — Carlin Spencer "Carolyn" Carter, 57, died Sunday, May 5, 2002, in a Houston hospital. She was a native of Estherwood and a former longtime resident of Lake Charles. She had lived in Houston for more than 30 years. She was an alumna of Washington High School. Survivors include her husband, John Allen "Pat" Carter of Houston; six brothers, Wallace Livings and Benny Green, both of Lake Charles, Lester Livings of Rayne and James Green, Willie Green and Frank Green, all of Houston; four sisters, Julia Hamilton of Beamont, Texas, and Mattie Jean Williams, Cynthia Thierry and Deatrice Walker, all of Houston. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11, in Paradise Funeral Home of Houston. The Rev. Illinois Francis will officiate. Burial will be in Cemetery Beautiful in Houston. Visitation is noon-5 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. Saturday. Additional arrangements are by King's Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Agnes S. Granger — 5/9/2002 Agnes Stevenson Granger, 83, died Wednesday, May 8, 2002, in a local care center. She was a native of Hilly and a former resident of Hodge. She was a former Southwestern Bell operator, and she worked in New Orleans and Lake Charles. She was a former employee of Southern Advance Bag and Paper Co. of Hodge. She was a Goodwill volunteer. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Walter Granger of Lake Charles, and one sister, June Loptien of Jacksonville, Fla. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. Deacon Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mary M. Guillory — 5/9/2002 OBERLIN — Mary Margaret Guillory, 53, died Friday, May 3, 2002, in the Oakdale hospital. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, May 10, in Progressive Church of God in Christ of Oberlin. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Joseph H. Byron — 5/10/2002 PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Joseph Hadley Byron, 76, died at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2002, in a Nederland, Texas, hospital. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, May 10, from St. Aloysius Catholic Church of Midland, La. Burial will be in Hanks Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Gueydan. Huey DeVille — 5/10/2002 WESTLAKE — Huey DeVille, 85, died Thursday, May 9, 2002, in a local care center. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, May 10, in Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. Burial will be in Niblett's Bluff Cemetery in Vinton. Marie F. Doumite — 5/10/2002 FENTON — Marie Fenton Doumite, 98, died Wednesday, May 8, 2002, in a Kinder care center. She was a lifelong Fenton resident. She was descended from a pioneer family that farmed cattle and rice. She volunteered in the local school. She was a charter member of the Calcasieu chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution and had been a member for more than 76 years. She served in chapter, state and national levels of DAR. She served as regent, first vice regent, treasurer, chaplain, Constitution Week chairman, Membership, Good Citizens, National Defense and Conservation in the Calcasieu chapter. She served as chairman of the Fifty Year Club at the state and national levels for many years. She was a member of the Live Oak Chapter of DAR of both Welsh and Jennings. She was a member of First Methodist Church of Welsh. Survivors include one grandnephew, Joe M. Fenton of Sale City, Ga., and one grandniece, Tracy Kahla of Bryan, Texas. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Willis will officiate. Burial will be in Orange Grove-Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today. Lloyd M. Dugas — 5/10/2002 MERMENTAU — Lloyd Michael Dugas, 59, died at 5:05 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2002, in the Crowley hospital. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, May 10, from St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Mermentau. Burial will be in Mermentau Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Doris M. Edwards — 5/10/2002 Doris Marie Edwards, 49, died at 9:15 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Grand Prairie and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She worked at Kroger for 22 years. She was a member of Sister Survivor. She was a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. Survivors include three sisters, Beatrice Edwards, Betty Ball and Mary Shaw, all of Lake Charles; and three brothers, Samuel Edwards, Frederick Edwards and Bobby Edwards, all of Lake Charles. Her funeral will be at 7 p.m. today, May 10, in Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. The Rev. Freddie Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Dismissal will be at 9 a.m. Saturday. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. in the church. Gladys A. Ellender — 5/10/2002 Gladys Anne Williams Ellender, 99, died Thursday, May 9, 2002. She was a native of Flagstaff, Ariz. She lived in Kirbyville, Texas, and Elizabeth. She was an alumna of Elizabeth High School, Houston Business College and Normal College in Natchitoches. She taught briefly in Hackberry and at Vincent Settlement Elementary. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church of Sulphur. Survivors include one son, E.J. Ellender of Sulphur; one daughter, Leatrice Ellender Clement of New Iberia; one brother, Carrol Williams of Shreveport; one sister, Gertrude Williams Clark of Port Arthur, Texas; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, in Wesley United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, the family said. Veronica Harris — 5/10/2002 Veronica Harris, 44, died Monday, May 6, 2002, in a local hospital. She was lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church; she was a church reader, and she sang in the choir. Survivors include her mother, Theresa Leger Harris of Lake Charles. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-10:40 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Samuel Hickmon — 5/10/2002 DERIDDER — Samuel Hickmon, 68, died Wednesday, May 8, 2002, in his residence. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday, May 13, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Melva S. Johnston — 5/10/2002 MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Melva Sue Johnston, 42, died May 2, 2002, in Montgomery. She was a native of Lake Charles and had lived in Alabama for 25 years. She was a graduate of Lake Charles High School, where she was a member of the Kiltie Marching Squad. She was a supervisor for JPF Cleaning Services. Survivors include one brother, Emory Johnston of Leeds, Ala.; three sisters, Mary Chauvin and Elaine Snyder, both of Lake Charles, and Alisa Warren of Carlyss; one stepbrother, Johnny Johnston of Montgomery; two stepsisters, Melissa Johnston and Angela Reese, both of Montgomery; her mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn (Sue Wallace) Istre of Lake Charles; her father and stepmother, Melvin and Ann Johnston of Montgomery; and her paternal grandfather, William Wilson of Montgomery. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 12, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Saturday — with a Scripture service at 6 p.m. and a rosary at 6:30 — and from 9 a.m. Sunday. Memorial donations may be made to Lake Charles High School Memorial, P.O. Box 2223, Lake Charles, LA 70602, the family said. Vera F. LaDet — 5/10/2002 Vera F. LaDet, 68, died Friday, May 3, 2002, in a Houston hospital. She was a native of Jennings and a former 20-year resident of Lake Charles. She had lived in Houston for 30 years. She was an alumna of Southern University and Frank's Beauty School. She owned and operated Vera's Beauty Shop. She was a member of Fourth Missionary Baptist Church of Houston. Survivors include one daughter, Roma Pittman Mitchell of Lake Charles; three brothers, Herman Freeman Beaumont, Texas, Harold Freeman of Jennings and Bobby Freeman of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Tana Freeman of Jennings, Laura Williams of Inglewood, Calif., and Mary Brown of Houston; her mother, Verley J. Freeman of Jennings; her companion, Ernest Williams of Houston; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11, in Combre Funeral Home. The Revs. Kevin Donaldson and Felton Joseph will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Saturday. Jennifer S. Leger — 5/10/2002 CYPRESS CREEK — Jennifer Samples Leger, 31, died Wednesday, May 8, 2002, in her residence. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 12, in Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Burial will be in Pecan Grove Cemetery. Bennie F. Lemoine — 5/10/2002 METAIRIE — Bennie F. Lemoine, 84, died Tuesday, May 7, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Lake Charles and a former resident of Dothan, Ala. He was an alumnus of LSU and the University of Oklahoma. He joined the Army Air Corps in 1940 and flew multi-engine fighters in World War II. He served in the Air Force for 20 years and retired as a major in 1966. He flew aircraft in Nevada during the atomic-bomb tests, in Cuba before the revolution, and throughout Europe and North America. He was a helicopter instructor at Fort Rucker in Alabama during the Vietnam War. He was a tennis coach for several years. Survivors include four sons, Steve Lemoine of Metairie, Kenneth Lemoine of Jefferson Parish, Bill Lemoine of Alvangen, Sweden, and John Lemoine of Washington, D.C.; two daughters, Susan Lemoine of Dothan and Cathy Lemoine of Havana, Fla.; two brothers, Warren Lemoine of Lake Charles and Robert Lemoine of Humble, Texas; one sister, Marjorie Selby of Lake Charles; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, in All Faiths Funeral Home of New Orleans. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Headland, Ala. Visitation is from noon Tuesday. Bill Lyons — 5/10/2002 WESTLAKE — Bill Lyons, 73, died Wednesday, May 8, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Westlake. He served in the Army in World War II. He retired as an operator for Conoco in 1991 after 46 years. He was a member of First Pentecostal Church of Westlake, and he was a church board member and usher. Survivors include his wife, Loretta Steen Lyons of Westlake; two sons, Willie Ray Lyons of Moss Bluff and Donald Ray Hollis of Vicksburg, Miss.; two daughters, Peggy Lyons Naquin of Sulphur and Missie Hollis Perritt of Moss Bluff; two sisters, Pearl Leubner and Marie McClelland, both of Westlake; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, in First Pentecostal Church. The Revs. Mark R. Stanton, Wayne Blanchard, Darin Grantham and Sean Chisholm will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today and 8-10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home and from noon Saturday in the church. Roy A. McMahon Sr. — 5/10/2002 EVANS — Roy A. McMahon Sr., 77, died Wednesday, May 8, 2002, in the DeRidder hospital. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, in Burr Ferry United Pentecostal Church in Burr Ferry. Burial will be in McMahon Cemetery in Evans under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. James G. Oliver — 5/10/2002 James G. Oliver, 87, died Wednesday, May 8, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Danville and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of Zion Tabernacle Baptist Church. Survivors include one sister, Mable Glenn of Los Angeles. His funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, in Zion Tabernacle Baptist Church. The Rev. Jimmy Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from noon Saturday in the church. Lillie Pete — 5/10/2002 Lillie Pete, 86, died at 8:40 a.m. Teusday, May 8, 2002, in a local hospital. She was born in Elton and had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was member of the Zion Tabernacle Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Rita Pete Joubert of Lake Charles; five sons, Leroy Pete, Louis Pete, Leonard Pete and Edward Pete, all of Lake Charles, and Howard Pete of Houston; four sisters, Lillie Bell of Houston, Lucille Johnwell of Houston, Velma Hardy of Lake Charles and Helen Parker of Lake Charles; three brothers, Wilson Ardie of Bay City, Texas, Willie Ardie of Alvin, Texas and Rufus Ardie of Lake Charles; 25 grandchilren; and eight great-grandchildren. Her services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 11, in the Zion Tabernacle Baptist Church. The Rev. Jimmy R. Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday in the church. Claude Pitts — 5/10/2002 Claude Pitts, 73, died at 10:20 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2002, in a local hospital. He was born in Upson County, Georgia where he lived most of his life before moving to Lake Charles. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include one brother, Rev. William E. Pitts of Thompston, Ga. His Scripture service was held at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 8, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. officiate. Burial will be in the Zion Chapel Cemetery in Upston County. Sybil E. Schmutz — 5/10/2002 Sybil Elaine Schmutz, 73, died Wednesday, May 8, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Zenoria and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a Camp Fire, Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader. She was a past president and a longtime member of the Lioness Club. She was a member of United Methodist Women, and she was the Pricillia Circle leader for many years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Van Schmutz of Lake Charles; three sons, David Hartley Schmutz of Lake Charles, Van Eric Schmutz of Tyler, Texas, and Paul Alan Schmutz of Houston; one daughter, Beth Kramer of Lake Charles; three brothers, John Thomas Gilmore and Gene Shelby Gilmore, both of Lake Charles, and Albert Hugh Gilmore of Plano, Texas; and seven grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Doug deGraffenried and Carl Lueg will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today. Paul A. Spain — 5/10/2002 Paul A. Spain, 64, died Saturday, May 4, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Welsh, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 58 years. He was a 1955 graduate of Washington High School. He was a Vietnam War veteran, and he served in the Army for 20 years. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine J. Spain of Lake Charles; two sons, Kevin T. Spain Sr. of Baton Rouge and W. Jeffery Spain of Lake Charles; one daughter, Natasha P. Spain of Fort Worth, Texas; one brother, Eugene Spain of Sarah, Miss.; one sister, Gloria Ann Babineaux of Washington, D.C.; and six grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 9-10:45 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Yvonne R. Weber — 5/10/2002 CROWLEY — Yvonne R. Weber, 57, died Tuesday, April 30, 2002, in the Crowley hospital. She was a native of Lake Charles. She was a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Rudolph Weber III of Metairie; one daughter, Patricia Wilright Ford of Oakland, Calif.; one sister, Geneva Martin of Los Angeles; five brothers, Richard Shepherd, Mack Shepherd, Wilbert Shepherd and Frank Shepherd, all of Lake Charles, and William Schexnider of Houston; and three grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11, in King's Funeral Home. The Rev. Freddie Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Saturday. Robert G. Bailey — 5/11/2002 DERIDDER — Robert G. "Bob" Bailey, 79, died Friday, May 10, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of DeRidder. He served in the Army in World War II. He was a retired carpenter. Survivors include two sons, Robert "Sonny" Bailey of Lake Charles and William "Bill" Bailey of DeRidder; two daughters, Nancy "Sissy" Massey of Hampton, Ark., and Phyllis Busby of Winnfield; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 12, in Hixson Funeral Home Chapel of DeRidder. The Revs. William Kelly Harper and Ricky Steve Bailey will officiate. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Ivy Blanchard — 5/11/2002 JENNINGS — Ivy Blanchard, 92, died at 4 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2002, in a local care center. She was a native of Evangeline. She was a retired restaurant owner. Survivors include one daughter, Della Schwenke of Beeville, Texas; one sister, Rose Vordick of Houma; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 12, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. The Rev. Jack Harris will officiate. Burial will be in Istre Cemetery. Visitation is 3:30-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Sunday. Louis J. Bounds — 5/11/2002 ONALASKA, Texas — Louis J. Bounds, 80, died at 7:32 a.m. Thursday, May 9, 2002, in a Lufkin, Texas, hospital. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 11, in New Hope Baptist Church in Calcasieu. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Kenneth L. Cormier Sr. — 5/11/2002 MORSE — Kenneth Lee "Keno" Cormier Sr., 39, died at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 9, 2002. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11, from St. Margaret Catholic Church of Estherwood. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Gueydan. Doris M. Edwards — 5/11/2002 Doris Marie Edwards, 49, died at 9:15 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Grand Prairie and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She worked at Kroger for 22 years. She was a member of Sister Survivor. She was a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. Survivors include three sisters, Beatrice Edwards, Betty Bell and Mary Shaw, all of Lake Charles; and three brothers, Samuel Edwards, Frederick Edwards and Bobby Edwards, all of Lake Charles. Her funeral was held Friday, May 10, in Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. The Rev. Freddie Brown officiated. Dismissal will be at 9 a.m. today with burial in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by King's Funeral Home. Gladys A. Ellender — 5/11/2002 Gladys Anne Williams Ellender, 99, died Thursday, May 9, 2002. She was a native of Flagstaff, Ariz. She lived in Kirbyville, Texas, and Elizabeth. She was an alumna of Elizabeth High School, Houston Business College and Normal College in Natchitoches. She taught briefly in Hackberry and at Vincent Settlement Elementary. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church of Sulphur. Survivors include one son, E.J. Ellender of Sulphur; one daughter, Leatrice Ellender Clement of New Iberia; one brother, Carrol Williams of Shreveport; one sister, Gertrude Williams Clark of Port Arthur, Texas; 8 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, May 11, in Wesley United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, the family said. Ester Johnson — 5/11/2002 Ester Johnson, 93, died Tuesday, May 7, 2002, in Jennings. Survivors include two sons, Wilbur O. Johnson Sr. of Natchez, Miss., and Alexander L. Johnson Jr. of Lake Charles; one daughter, Geraldine Segura of Jennings; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. today, May 11, in King Solomon Baptist Church in Natchez. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery under the direction of Curtis Funeral Home. Additional arrangements are by Combre Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Melva S. Johnston — 5/11/2002 MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Melva Sue Johnston, 42, died May 2, 2002, in Montgomery. She was a native of Lake Charles, and she had lived in Alabama for 25 years. She was a graduate of Lake Charles High School; she was a member of the Kiltie Marching Squad. She was a supervisor for JPF Cleaning Services. Survivors include one brother, Emory Johnston of Leeds, Ala.; three sisters, Mary Chauvin and Elaine Snyder, both of Lake Charles, and Alisa Warren of Carlyss; one stepbrother, Johnny Johnston of Montgomery; two stepsisters, Melissa Johnston and Angela Reese, both of Montgomery; her stepfather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn (Sue Wallace) Istre of Lake Charles; her father and stepmother, Melvin and Ann Johnston of Montgomery; and her paternal grandfather, William Wilson of Montgomery. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 12, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today — with a Scripture service at 6 p.m. and a rosary at 6:30 — and from 9 a.m. Sunday. Memorial donations may be made to Lake Charles High School Memorial, P.O. Box 2223, Lake Charles, LA 70602, the family said. Lillie Pete — 5/11/2002 Lillie Pete, 86, died at 8:40 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2002, in a local hospital. She was born in Elton, and she lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was member of Zion Tabernacle Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Rita Pete Joubert of Lake Charles; five sons, Leroy Pete, Louis Pete, Leonard Pete and Edward Pete, all of Lake Charles, and Howard Pete of Houston; four sisters, Lillie Bell of Houston, Lucille Johnwell of Houston, Velma Hardy of Lake Charles and Helen Parker of Lake Charles; three brothers, Wilson Ardie of Bay City, Texas, Willie Ardie of Alvin, Texas and Rufus Ardie of Lake Charles; 25 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 9 a.m. today, May 11, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Jimmy R. Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Sybil E. Schmutz — 5/11/2002 Sybil Elaine Schmutz, 73, died Wednesday, May 8, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Zenoria and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a Camp Fire, Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader. She was a past president and a longtime member of the Lioness Club. She was a member of United Methodist Women, and she was the Pricillia Circle leader for many years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Van Schmutz of Lake Charles; three sons, David Hartley Schmutz of Lake Charles, Van Eric Schmutz of Tyler, Texas, and Paul Alan Schmutz of Houston; one daughter, Beth Kramer of Lake Charles; three brothers, John Thomas Gilmore and Gene Shelby Gilmore, both of Lake Charles, and Albert Hugh Gilmore of Plano, Texas; and seven grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, May 11, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Doug deGraffenried and Carl Lueg will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church-Lake Charles, Parkinson Foundation or a favorite charity. Marie H. Slaydon — 5/11/2002 WESTLAKE — Marie H. Slaydon, 88, died at 10:37 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Chillicothe, Texas, and she had lived in Westlake for 67 years. She was a charter member of Lake Area Worship Center. Survivors include two sons, James Harvey Slaydon Jr. and David W. Slaydon, both of Westlake; three daughters, Alma Ruth Martin of Sulphur, Margaret Ellen Slaydon of Westlake and Jeanne Marie Brown of Dickinson, Texas; 14 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May 13, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. W.H. Yarbrough will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. Monday. Joel Stockman — 5/11/2002 OAKDALE — Joel Stockman, 86, died at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2002, in an Alexandria care center. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, May 11, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery. Ola Y. Bertrand — 5/12/2002 Ola Y. Bertrand, 97, died at 11:20 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Basile and had lived in Lake Charles since 1980. She was a graduate of Basile High School. She was a former member of the Ladies Alter Society. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, C.L. Bertrand of Lake Charles and Leon Bertrand of Lewisville, Texas; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 13, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Gary Evers and Edgar Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in St. Augustine Cemetery in Basile. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Parker T. Bradley Sr. — 5/12/2002 DAPHNE, Ala. — Parker Thornton Bradley Sr., 79, died Sunday, April 28, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Tampa, Fla., and had lived in Lake Charles for many years. He was a resident of Daphne. He was a member and past president of the Lake Charles Pilots Association and a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps. He served on the board of directors of the Women’s Shelter and Lutheran Social Services. He was a member of the Lake Charles Rotary Club. He was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church in Daphne. He was a former elder and president of the congregation at St. John Lutheran Church in Lake Charles. Survivors include one son, Parker Bradley Jr. of Helendale, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Jim (Susan) Dube of Daphne and Mrs. Richard (Hulda) Mahlum of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; and three grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, in St. John Lutheran Church. Arrangements are by Wolfe Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to Ascension Lutheran Church building fund, P.O. Box 7409, Spanish Fort, AL 36577, the family said. Frances P. George — 5/12/2002 DERIDDER — Frances Ann Posey George, 46, died Thursday, May 9, 2002, in DeRidder. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 13, in Dry Creek Baptist Church in Dry Creek. Burial will be in Dry Creek Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Jeffrey A. Rhodes — 5/12/2002 Jeffrey Alan “Preacher” Rhodes, 45, died Friday, May 10, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Dayton, Ohio, and had lived in Westlake. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines. He was a carpenter and a member of Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Diana Marini Rhodes of Westlake; one son, Jeffrey Alan Osborne of Mason, Ohio; one sister, Amber Howard of Dayton; and his mother, Florence Kensinger Rhodes of Martinsburg, Penn. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Martinsburg. The body was cremated under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Marie H. Slaydon — 5/12/2002 Marie H. Slaydon, 88, died at 10:37 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Chillicothe, Texas, and had lived in Westlake for the past 67 years. She was a member of Lake Area Worship Center. Survivors include two sons, James Harvey Slaydon Jr. and David W. Slaydon, both of Westlake; three daughters, Alma Ruth Martin of Sulphur, Margaret Ellen Slaydon of Westlake and Jeanne Marie Brown of Dickinson, Texas; 14 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May 13, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. W.H. Yarbrough will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mattie B. Vicknair — 5/12/2002 CRAVENS — Mattie B. Vicknair, 71, died Friday, May 10, 2002, in the Oakdale hospital. Her funeral will be at noon Monday, May 13, in Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Burial will be in Drakes Fork Cemetery. Parker T. Bradley Sr. — 5/13/2002 DAPHNE, Ala. — Parker Thornton Bradley Sr., 79, died Sunday, April 28, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Tampa, Fla., and had lived in Lake Charles for many years. He was a resident of Daphne. He was a member and past president of the Lake Charles Pilots Association and a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps. He served on the board of directors of the Women’s Shelter and Lutheran Social Services. He was a member of the Lake Charles Rotary Club. He was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church in Daphne. He was a former elder and president of the congregation at St. John Lutheran Church in Lake Charles. Survivors include one son, Parker Bradley Jr. of Helendale, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Jim (Susan) Dube of Daphne and Mrs. Richard (Hulda) Mahlum of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; and three grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, in St. John Lutheran Church. Arrangements are by Wolfe Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to Ascension Lutheran Church building fund, P.O. Box 7409, Spanish Fort, AL 36577, the family said. Robert F. Graham — 5/13/2002 Robert Franklin Graham, 72, died Saturday, May 11, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles. He retired from Reality Source and Citgo Refinery as an operator. He served in the Navy in a construction battalion and with Civil Defense. He was a member of VFW Post 2130. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Janet Myers Graham of Lake Charles; five sons, Carlton Blane Graham of Ragley, John Franklin Graham of Houston, Mace Hunter Graham of Gilbert, Ariz., Clinton Taylor Graham of Moss Bluff and Gabriel Gavin Graham of Providence, R.I.; two daughters, Belinda Graham Hatman of Whitehouse, Texas, and Tracy Graham of Houston; one sister, Betty Graham Gaspard of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Margaret L. Platts — 5/13/2002 SULPHUR — Margaret Lynn Platts, 59, died Sunday, May 12, 2002. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2002, in Snider Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. in Resthaven Cemetery in Oakdale. Robert Thibodeaux — 5/13/2002 WESTLAKE — Robert Thibodeaux, 62, died at 4:10 p.m. Saturday, May 11, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Church Point and had lived in Lake Charles for 47 years. He graduated from Westlake High School. He served in the Army as a private first class during the Vietnam War. He worked for Lake Charles Towing, Barge Transport and Harbor Docking & Towing as a tugboat captain for more than 40 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Westlake. Survivors include his wife, Violet “Vi” Foreman Thibodeaux of Westlake; six daughters, Christine Chesson and NeeCole Pierce, both of Topsy, Carol Kalna of Lake Charles, Lisa Thibodeaux Monday of Plant City, Fla., and Vanessa Eastwood and Summer Thibodeaux, both of Westlake; two sisters, Suzanne LeBoeuf of Houston and Judy Feagin of Westlake; his mother, Irene Wheeler of Westlake; his father, Easton Thibodeaux of Lafayette; and nine grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, in First Baptist Church of Westlake. The Rev. Oliver McGuire will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Park. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Jean D. Trahan Sr. — 5/13/2002 Jean Dalton Trahan Sr., 87, died Sunday, May 12, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Youngsville and had lived in Lake Charles. He was a carpenter and member of the area carpenters’ local. He was a Fourth-Degree Knight of Columbus and a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Frances Menard Trahan of Lake Charles; one son, Jean D. Trahan Jr. of Lake Charles; one daughter, Sister Celeste Trahan of Beaumont, Texas; two sisters, Eunice Baudoin and Gussie Broussard, both of Scott; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, in St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service and rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. The Rev. Elisa Verret — 5/13/2002 EVANGELINE — The Rev. Elisa Verret, 70, died at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings. Elvin Winn — 5/13/2002 OAKDALE — Elvin Winn, 68, died at 11:29 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2002, in the local hospital. He was a lifelong Oakdale resident. He served in the Army in the Korean War. He was a retired business agent for Millwright Local 1476 of Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Mary A. “Bea” Winn of Oakdale; three sons, Steve Winn and Dale Winn, both of Oakdale, and Dennis Winn of Reeves; one daughter, Cheryl Matte of Oakdale; one sister, Mavis Young of Oakdale; and nine grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, in Rush Funeral Home. The Rev. Elester Rayne will officiate. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Tuesday. Gwendolyn B. Aaron — 5/14/2002 IOWA — Gwendolyn Biven Aaron, 83, died Sunday, May 12, 2002, in a local care center. She was a native of Leesville, and she had lived in Iowa for 60 years. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters. Survivors include her husband, Joseph L. Aaron of Iowa; one daughter, Sandra Hebert of Iowa; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, May 14, in Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Monday. L.V. Dixon Sr. — 5/14/2002 DEQUINCY — L.V. Dixon Sr. died Satur-day, May 11, 2002, in the DeQuincy hospital. He was a native of Wash-ington, La., and he lived most of his life in the Willow Springs area. He worked for International Maintenance Corp. for 12 years, and he was a member of Local 207. He was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and a trustee. He was chairman of the scholarship fund committee. Survivors include his wife, Carrie Waters Dixon of DeQuincy; three sons, L.V. Dixon Jr. of Houston and Donald R. Dixon and Bryan K. Dixon, both of Sulphur; four daughters, Marylin Jackson of Texas City, Texas, Julia Dixon of Carlyss and Sandra Hardy and Cathy Williams, both of Sulphur; three stepsons, George Waters, Jeffery Waters and Jerome Waters, all of San Diego; three stepdaughters, Clementine Ellis and Roberta Barry, both of San Diego, and Rebecca Keahey of Mirvda, Calif.; three brothers, A.V. Dixon Sr. of DeQuincy and Isaac Dixon and Joseph Dixon, both of New Orleans; three sisters, Stella Dixon of New Orleans and Loraphine Ben Fontenot and Artina Fontenot, both of St. Rose; 17 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, in Ever-green Baptist Church. The Rev. James Harris will officiate. Burial will be in Com-munity Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the church. George M. Harper HOUMA — George M. Harper, 81, died Sunday, May 12, 2002, in his residence. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, in Calvary Cemetery Mauso-leum in Jennings. Arrange-ments are by Miguez Funeral Home. Oza J. LeBlanc — 5/14/2002 JENNINGS — Oza Joseph LeBlanc, 86, died at 12:05 p.m. Sunday, May 12, 2002, in a local care center. He was a native of Panchoville. He was an engineer for L&M Canal Co. for 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Mary M. LeBlanc of Jennings; five sons, Donald Ray LeBlanc of Davenport, Fla., Ronnie LeBlanc, Anthony “Tony” LeBlanc and Raymond “Eddie” LeBlanc, all of Jennings, and Adules LeBlanc of King Mountain, N.C.; two daughters, Cynthia Neal and Rosemary Eaves, both of Jennings; four brothers, Osa LeBlanc and Eldridge LeBlanc, both of Jennings, Ora LeBlanc of Lake Charles and Cline LeBlanc of Fenton; 21 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, from St. Lawrence Catholic Church of Raymond. The Rev. Eappen Joseph will officiate. Burial will be in Bertrand Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 2:30-10 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Boyce Perkins — 5/14/2002 STARKS — Boyce “Ray Boy” Perkins, 44, died Sunday, May 12, 2002, in DeQuincy. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, in Lunita Pentecostal Church in Starks. The Rev. Walter Morgan will officiate. Burial will be in Doyle Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is from 4 p.m. today in the church. Margaret W. Platts — 5/14/2002 SULPHUR — Margaret Lynn Windsor Platts, 59, died at 6:50 a.m. Sunday, May 12, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Oakdale. She lived in Alabama for several years before moving to Sulphur. She was Catholic. Survivors include two sisters, Carolyn Bell Fontenot of Sulphur and Vera Windsor Barrow of DeQuincy. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, May 14, in Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Harry T. Methvin will officiate. A graveside service will be at 4 p.m. in Resthaven Cemetery in Oakdale. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Louisiana, the family said. Shelly S. Sonnier JENNINGS — Shelly Sue Sonnier, 33, died Saturday, May 11, 2002. Her funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, in Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Melvin J. Thibodeaux — 5/14/2002 JENNINGS — Melvin Joseph “Mr. T” Thibodeaux, 66, died Sunday, May 12, 2002, in a Lafayette hospital. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Sensat Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Calamae Vander — 5/14/2002 MOSS BLUFF — Calamae Vander, 83, died Monday, May 13, 2002, in the Sulphur hospital. She was a native of Flatwoods, and she lived most of her life in Moss Bluff. She was a member of First United Pentecostal Church-Cathe-dral of Praise. Survivors include five sons, Jerry Vander of Lake Charles, Marvin Vander and Lucky N. Vander, both of Tomball, Texas, Billy Joe Vander of Houston and Terry L. Vander of Sulphur; one daughter, Verla Mae Dothard of Forest Park, Ga.; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, in First United Pentecostal Church-Cathedral of Praise in Lake Charles. The Rev. C.D. Thornton will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-noon Wednesday in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. Wednesday in the church. Elisha Verret — 5/14/2002 EVANGELINE — The Rev. Elisha Verret, 70, died at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Weeks Island and a resident of the Evangeline-Bluff area. He joined the Navy at age 17 and served on the USS Thompson during the Korean War. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal. In 1957 he graduated with a bachelor’s in theology from Pentecostal Bible Institute in Tupelo, Miss. He was licensed and ordained by the United Pentecostal Church International. In 47 years, he led churches in Mississippi, California, Texas, Missouri, Michigan and Louisiana. Survivors include his wife, Katherine G. Verret of Evangeline; two sons, the Rev. Glen Samuel Verret of Chandler, Ariz., and the Rev. Elisha David Verret of St. Louis; one daughter, Karen Renee Bolinger of Swartz Creek, Mich.; three sisters, Elizabeth Henry and Yvonne Kelly, both of Jeanerette, and Jackie Miques of New Iberia; his father, Mitless Verret of New Iberia; and six grandchildren. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. today, May 14, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. The Revs. Keith Bolinger, Roy J. Gerald, E. David Verret and Glen Samuel Verret and the Rev. Hamon will officiate. Burial will be in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis at a later date. Visitation is 8 a.m.-noon today in United Pentecostal Church. Dorothy D. Holmes — 5/15/2002 Dorothy D. Holmes, 67, died Sunday, May 12, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Texas, and she had lived in Lake Charles for six years. She retired as postmaster of Ingleside, Texas, and she was a volunteer at Women & Children’s Hospital. She was a Eucharistic minister at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, and she helped start the church’s Over 50 Singles group. Survivors include two sons, Robert R. Mercer II of New Orleans and Charles Steven Mercer of Oregon, and five grandchildren. A memorial service will be at noon Friday, May 17, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignor Ronald Groth will officiate. The body was donated to science. Lilly M. Queen — 5/15/2002 SULPHUR — Lilly M. Queen, 78, died Monday, May 13, 2002, in Baytown, Texas. She was a native of Morgan City, and she had lived in Sulphur for 35 years. She worked in the cafeteria at West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital for 15 years. Survivors include three sons, Ben Scott of Moulton, Texas, Randolph Scott of Riverside, Calif., and Jay Queen of Baytown; one brother, Calvin Boudreaux of Cameron; one sister, Rita Mouton of Gueydan; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 16, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Terry Bushnell and Timothy Creel will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Westlake. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Thelma B. Vayette — 5/15/2002 WESTLAKE — Thelma B. Vayette, 51, died Monday, May 13, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Houston. She was a transcription clerk at Christus-St. Patrick Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Richard Vayette of Westlake; two sons, James Cates and Richard Cates, both of Church Point; one stepson, Michael Vayette of Mechanicsville, Va.; three stepdaughters, Kristine Gillespie of Brandon, Fla., Cassie Vayette of Houston and Michelle Bouisson of Friendswood, Texas; and 11 grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Evers will officiate. A graveside service will be at noon Monday in Port Hudson National Cemetery in Zachary. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. Friday. Victoria Allen — 5/16/2002 Victoria Allen, 87, died Saturday, May 11, 2002, in Lake Charles. She was a native of Mallett, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 40 years. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers. Survivors include two daughters, Leontine McIntyre of Rio Linda, Calif., and Vergie M. Ardoin of Lake Charles; two stepsons, Aubrey Allen of Beaumont, Texas, and Elvert S. Allen of Houston; 21 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 17, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Goodly will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Victoria Ceasar-Bartie — 5/16/2002 Victoria Ceasar-Bartie, 71, died Tuesday, May 14, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a retired Calcasieu Parish school bus driver. She was a member of Greater St. Mary Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Darrell N. Bartie of Jacksonville, N.C., and Ronnie Bartie and Danny Bartie, both of Lake Charles; three daughters, Rita Cormier of Houston and Paula Bartie and Debra Moore, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Willie Ceasar of Houston; two sisters, Mary Ceasar and Belinda Ceasar, both of Lake Charles; 21 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 17, in Greater St. Mary Baptist Church. The Rev. Samuel Tolbert Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Friday in the church. Buddy J. Broussard — 5/16/2002 Buddy James Broussard died Saturday, March 16, 2002, in a local hospital. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, in Johnson Funeral Home. Lucio Gomez — 5/16/2002 Lucio Gomez, 54, died Thursday, May 9, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Bracketville, Texas, and moved to Lake Charles in 1977. He was a truck driver for Gulf Laundry and Cleaning Supply Company. Survivors include his wife, Helena “Sue” Chesson Gomez of Sulphur; three stepsons, John Garrett of Lake Charles, and James Garrett and Herbert McKinney, both of Ragley; two stepdaughters, Felinda Veronie and Mattie Rodriguez, both of Sulphur; four sisters, Mary Rivas of Bracketville, Texas, Gloria Ledesma of Sulphur, Cynthia Null of Gillette, Texas, and Martha Flores of Sealy, Texas; and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, May 13, in Don’s Funeral Chapel in Bracketville. Burial was in Kinney County Cemetery. Tishia M. Hagar — 5/16/2002 MOSS BLUFF — Tishia Mae Hagar, 85, died Tuesday, May 14, 2002, in the DeQuincy hospital. Her funeral will be at 3 p.m. today, May 16, in Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Burial will be in Hagar Cemetery in Ragley. Dorothy D. Holmes — 5/16/2002 Dorothy D. Holmes, 67, died Sunday, May 12, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Texas, and she had lived in Lake Charles for six years. She retired as postmaster of Ingleside, Texas, and she was a volunteer at Women & Children’s Hospital. She was a Eucharistic minister at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, and she helped start the church’s Over 50s Singles group. Survivors include two sons, Robert R. Mercer II of New Orleans and Charles Steven Mercer of Oregon, and five grandchildren. A memorial service will be at noon Friday, May 17, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignor Ronald Groth will officiate. The body was donated to science. Melvin LaFosse — 5/16/2002 KINDER — Melvin LaFosse, 78, died Tuesday, May 14, 2002, in the Oakdale hospital. He was a native of Elton and a longtime resident of Kinder. He was a World War II veteran. He was a retired Trinity Concrete Co. worker. Survivors include four sons, Johnny LaFosse of Austin, Texas, Fred LaFosse and Gary LaFosse, both of Kinder, and Justin LaFosse of Corpus Christi, Texas; one daughter, Loretta McGee of Nederland, Texas; one brother, Standford Langley of Conroe, Ark.; two sisters, Canny Reed of Basile and Carrie Ware of Oberlin; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 3 p.m. today, May 16, in Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. The Revs. Scott Coon and James Lee will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Wilvan R. Manuel — 5/16/2002 Wilvan Raphael “Ray” Manuel, 51, died Tuesday, May 14, 2002, in Durald. He was a native of Basile and had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He graduated from LaGrange Senior High School. He owned and operated Raphael’s Flowers and Catering for 12 years. He was director of catering for the Audubon Zoo and Aquarium in New Orleans for 11 years. He was the catering director for the Lake Charles Civic Center and McNeese State University for several years. He served on the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. He was a charter member of Krewe of Noblesse. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Tammie Manuel of Lake Charles and Mica Manuel of Lafayette; one son, Michael Corey Manuel of Lake Charles; one brother, Chad Manuel of Lake Charles; one sister, Jennifer Edwards of Baton Rouge; his parents, Roland and Mildred Manuel of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. The body was cremated. Visitation is from 11 a.m., with a rosary at 6 p.m. James E. Martin — 5/16/2002 DERIDDER — James E. “Peddler” Martin, 87, died at 6:20 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2002, in the local hospital. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2002, in Shady Grove United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Buck Martin Cemetery in Arkadelphia Community under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Eugene Moore — 5/16/2002 Eugene Moore, 58, died Sunday, May 12, 2002, in Cameron Parish. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18, in Bargeman Memorial Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Victoria Allen — 5/17/2002 Victoria Allen, 87, died Saturday, May 11, 2002, in Lake Charles. She was a native of Mallett, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 40 years. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers. Survivors include two daughters, Leontine McIntyre of Rio Linda, Calif., and Vergie M. Ardoin of Lake Charles; two stepsons, Aubrey Allen of Beaumont, Texas, and Elvert S. Allen of Houston; 21 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, May 17, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Goodly will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. A rosary was recited Thursday. Jean P. Briscoe — 5/17/2002 TOMBALL, Texas — Jean Perry Briscoe, 67, died Tuesday, May 14, 2002, in a Tomball care center. She was a former resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include two sons, Michael L. Perry of Waller, Texas, and Brian Briscoe of Houston; two daughters, Beverly Mason of Lake Charles and Robin Derby of Katy, Texas; three sisters, JoAnn Perry of Katy, Priscilla Perkins of Oakdale and Louise Tate of Lake Charles; three brothers, J.B. Perry of Westlake, David LaGrange of Lake Charles and Alfred Perry of Alvin, Texas; and five grandchildren. A memorial service will held at a later date. Her body was donated to science. Everton Carpenter — 5/17/2002 KINDER — Everton “Sox” Carpenter, 84, died Thursday, May 16, 2002. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, May 17, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Turkey Creek Cemetery. Addie F. Dartez — 5/17/2002 KAPLAN — Addie F. Dartez, 91, died at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2002, in a Kaplan care center. She was a native of Kaplan. She moved to Lake Charles in 1940 and returned to Kaplan five years ago. She was a cafeteria technician at Rosteet Elementary for more than five years. She was a sitter for homebound elderly patients. She was a lifetime member of the Catholic Daughters. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church of Lake Charles. Survivors include one son, Shelton Dartez of Longville; two sisters, Thilda Saltzman LeLeaux and Mary Dartez, both of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, in Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Deacon Ray Granger will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Joseph B. Flanagan — 5/17/2002 GREENVILLE, S.C. — Joseph B. “Joe” Flanagan, 87, died Tuesday, May 7, 2002, in Greenville. He was a native of Rutland, Vt., and he had moved to Lake Charles in 1942. He was a graduate of Southwest Louisiana Institute. He owned an insurance agency. He served on the Lake Charles City Council in the 1960s, and he was instrumental in the construction of the Civic Center and lakefront development. He was executive director of the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Atlanta, and he was a pastoral assistant for Transfiguration Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Sean Flanagan of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Raymond Flanagan of Greenville and Dennis Flanagan of Marietta, Ga.; one daughter Marcia Flanagan Armand of Bunkie; and two brothers, Richard Flanagan and Monsignor Francis B. Flanagan, both of Rutland. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. today, May 17, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. The body was cremated. Viney Harmon — 5/17/2002 Viney Harmon, 86, died Monday, May 13, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a member of Merrick Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. She was a mission member, a church steward and a former church treasurer. Survivors include one brother, Alfred Riley of Trinity, Texas, two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18, in Merrick Chapel CME Church. The Rev. Robert Spencer will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Joseph C. Hebert — 5/17/2002 IOWA — Joseph C. “Jody” “Preacher” Hebert, 66, died at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Kaplan and had lived in Iowa, La., for six years. He retired from IMC. He was an ordained minister at Refuge Temple Church. He was involved in the hospital ministry and the prison ministry under chaplain Mary Hassell. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ritha Gradney Hebert of Sulphur; three daughters, Lenette Castillo and Helen Hayes, both of Lake Charles, and Christine Hebert of Iowa, La.; two sons, Joseph Scott Hebert of Westlake and Timothy Michael Hebert of Iowa, La.; five sisters, Helen Walker of San Diego, Calif., Ray Alice Lezine and Earline Patterson, both of Chicago, and Mary Ellen Demus and Marie Kendrick, both of Houston; 18 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, in Refuge Temple Church. James Franklin will officiate. Arrangements are by King’s Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Eddie Manuel — 5/17/2002 HOUSTON — Mrs. Eddie Joseph (Gloria “Pat” Dean Prater) Manuel, 70, died Saturday, May 11, 2002, in Houston. She was a native of Lake Charles and had lived in Houston for 38 years. She was a member of Reeves Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Survivors include her husband, Eddie Joseph Manuel Sr. of Houston; one daughter, Dawn Faith Manuel of Houston; five sons, Allen Joseph Manuel of Lake Charles, and Michael Joseph Manuel, Eddie Glenn Manuel, Joseph Dwayne Manuel and Eddie Joseph Manuel Jr., all of Houston; and 10 grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18, in Reeves Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. The Rev. Elijah Tutson will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of King’s Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Anna I. Philpott — 5/17/2002 DALLAS — Anna Irene Robinson Keathly Philpott, 87, died Thursday, May 16, 2002. She was a retired employee of First National Bank of Lake Charles. She was a longtime member of First Christian Church. Survivors include two sons, Jim Keathly and Ken Philpott; one daughter, Mrs. Wayne Allen; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18, in Restland Funeral Home of Dallas. The Rev. Chris Keathly will officiate. Burial will be in Ponca IOOF Cemetery in Ponca City, Okla. Effie P. Ratcliff — 5/17/2002 LACASSINE — Effie Peshoff “Sis” Ratcliff, 74, died Wednes-day, May 15, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Cameron, and she had lived in Lacassine for more than 20 years. She was a retired employee of the Cameron sheriff’s tax collection office. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Thelma Hachett Chapter of Cameron. She was a member of Murray Street Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Henry “Hank” Ratcliff of Lacassine; two sons, John Ratcliff of Welsh and the Rev. Gerald Ratcliff of Orange, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Rhonda) Steinmetz of Lafayette; four grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, in Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. The Rev. Alan Weishampel will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today. Rev. Alvin D. Scott — 5/17/2002 The Rev. Alvin Douglas Scott, 49, died at 7:12 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2002, in an Atlanta hospital. He was born in DeQuincy, and he had lived in Georgia for over 20 years. He graduated from Grand Avenune High School. He attended Texas Southern University where he obtained a degree in English. He later went into the ministry and moved to Atlanta where he obtained a master’s degree in Theology from Emery University. He was pastor of the Maple Spring Baptist Church in Hartwell, Ga. He also served as moderator of the Baptist Church in Georgia. He was also a fifth grade teacher at the Walter Francis White Elementary School for a number of years. Survivors includes three brothers, John Rankins Sr. and Carl Scott, both of DeQuincy, and David Scott Jr. of Lake Charles. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, in the Bethel AME Church in DeQuincy. The Rev. Roland O. Baker will officiate. Burial will be in the Community Cemetery in DeQuincy under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. William L. Wilridge — 5/17/2002 William L. “Yummy” Wilridge, 67, died Wednesday, May 15, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Branch, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 26 years. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Rubin Wilridge of Lake Charles; four sons, Wayne Wilridge of Houston, Cardell Rubin of Lake Charles, Wendell Wilridge of Rayne and Renee Brown of Lafayette; two daughters, Ursula Nicole Wilridge of Lake Charles and Cynthia Wilridge Cormier of Houston; one sister, Eloise Wilredge Gibson of Rayne; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18, in King’s Funeral Home. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday. Alice C. Bolgiano — 5/18/2002 LEESVILLE — Alice Cryer Bolgiano, 73, died Friday, May 17, 2002, in her residence. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Burial will be in Silver Creek Cemetery. Carolyn O. Brooks — 5/18/2002 SULPHUR — Carolyn O. Brooks, 55, died Thursday, May 16, 2002, in the Sulphur hospital. She was a native of Pearl, Texas, and a longtime resident of Sulphur. She worked at High Hope Nursing Center. Survivors include her husband, A.L. Brooks of Sulphur; two daughters, Melonie Hollie of Starks and Mandy Parker of Sulphur; two stepsons, Eddie Brooks and Rickie Brooks, both of Sulphur; one stepdaughter, Kathy Landry of Lake Charles; four brothers, Bryan Smith of Mesquite, Texas, Duayne Smith of San Antonio, James Smith of Fort Worth, Texas, and F.B. Smith of Gatesville, Texas; two sisters, Gwen Fleming and Cynthia Neatherland, both of Gatesville; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. today, May 18, in Lone Star Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Ted Cabra will officiate. Burial will be in Elisha Brooks Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. Patricia H. Payne — 5/18/2002 CAMERON — Patricia Hebert Payne, 58, died Thursday, May 16, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Pascagoula, Miss., and she had lived in Cameron for 11 years. She was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, James C. Payne Sr. of Cameron; two sons, James C. Payne Jr. of Creole and Chris Payne of Moss Point, Miss.; five brothers, John Hebert of Lake Charles, Don Hebert of Scott, Keith Hebert and Cedric Hebert, both of Cameron, and Perry Enfinger of South Carolina; seven sisters, Drusilla Aubey and Nedia Trahan, both of Cameron, Nancy Wilson of Coden, Ala., Juanita DeSelms and Peggy Jimenez, both of Mobile, Ala., Linda Connell of Saraland, Ala., and Margaret Adamson of Daphne, Ala.; and four grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 20, from Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. The Rev. Louis Melancon will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. James H. Tucker — 5/18/2002 VIDOR, Texas — James Harvey Tucker, 61, died at 11:25 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2002, in a Beaumont, Texas, hospital. He was a native of Hutchinson, Kan., and he moved to Vidor in 1953. He was a graduate of Little Cypress High School in Orange, Texas, and of Lamar Technical College in Beaumont. He worked for Mobil Oil in Beaumont for 18 years, and he was a member of Millwrights Local 2484. He was a member of First Pentecostal Church of Starks, and he was the children’s service leader for five years. Survivors include his wife, Bernice Hyatt Tucker of Vidor; two daughters, Jamie Juneau of Bridge City, Texas, and Lori Coyle of Cascade, Mo.; four sisters, Betty Regier of Topeka, Kan., Alice Siemens of Fair Play, Colo., Shirley Durmon of Vidor and Wanda Mosley of Bridge City; one brother, George Tucker of Orange; and 14 grandchildren. His funeral will be at 7 p.m. today, May 18, in First Pentecostal Church of Starks. The Revs. Greg Frazier and Jonathon Haygood will officiate. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Fountain Cemetery in Starks. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 3 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday in the Emily O’Brien Center in Starks. Joseph E. Abshire — 5/19/2002 SULPHUR — Joseph Enos Abshire, 75, died Friday, May 17, 2002, in the Sulphur hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. He served in the Merchant Marine in 1945. He retired as a dragline operator for Calcasieu Parish after 25 years of service. Survivors include three sons, Lynn Abshire, Johnny Abshire and Jimmy Abshire, all of Carlyss; two daughters, Elaine Huck and Della Vallette, both of Carlyss; two brothers, A.J. Abshire of Lake Charles and Glenn Abshire of Sulphur; three sisters, Mary Lois Broussard of Sulphur, Connie Young of Carlyss and Bobbie Jean Smith of Winnsboro; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today, May 19, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Francis Fitzsimmons will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. A rosary was recited Saturday. Myrtle H. Bounds — 5/19/2002 HINESTON — Myrtle Ellen Havens Bounds, 97, died Saturday, May 18, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May 20, in New Hope Baptist Church. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Naida C. Dugas — 5/19/2002 WESTLAKE — Naida Mae Chiasson Dugas, 78, died Friday, May 17, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Ged and had lived in Westlake for 47 years. She was a sales clerk for Muller’s Department and Kress Variety stores. She was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Amos J. Dugas of Westlake; one son, Jerry Dugas of Westlake; one daughter, Bonita Lee of Westlake; one brother, Arvy Chiasson of Orange, Texas; one sister, Mable Chapman of Vinton; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 20, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. The Rev. Peter Revel will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 1:30-9 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Forrest A. Fisher — 5/19/2002 Forrest Albert Fisher, 84, died at 5 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2002, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a Army veteran and served in World War II. He was a carpenter and a member of Carpenter’s Local 953, in which he served as recording secretary for many years. He was a past member of VFW Post #2130. He was a member of Lake Charles Bible Church. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Fontenot Fisher of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Joe (Barbara) Sexton of Lake Charles; one stepson, Bennie Granger of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 20, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Phil Carpenter will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Monday. Helen B. Fontenot — 5/19/2002 Helen Bourque Fontenot, 74, died Friday, May 17, 2002, in her residence. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lorrain Derouen Cemetery in Hayes. Walter J. Fontenot — 5/19/2002 Walter Jean Fontenot, 77, died Friday, May 17, 2002, in a local hospital. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, May 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Indian Village Cemetery in Indian Village. Dula Fruge — 5/19/2002 BELL CITY — Dula Fruge Pellerin Gibbs, 92, died at 4:10 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2002, in the Ville Platte hospital. She was a resident of Bell City. Survivors include one daughter, Wendy Pellerin LaHaye of Ville Platte; one sister, Marie Derouen of Bell City; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 20, from Our Lady Queen of all Saints Catholic Church. The Rev. Randall Moreau will officiate. Burial will be in Gates of Heaven Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Ville Platte. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 7 a.m. Monday. Mark W. Griffith — 5/19/2002 DERIDDER — Mark Wayne Griffith, 66, died Friday, May 17, 2002, in his residence. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May 20, at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. The Rev. J.B. Kimball will officiate. Burial will be in Cannon Cemetery in Merryville. Visitation is noon-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Monday. Jessie R. LeLeux — 5/19/2002 GUEYDAN — Jessie Rose LeLeux, 85, died at 1:40 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2002, in a Lafayette hospital. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday, May 20, in St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Effie Lindsey — 5/19/2002 DERIDDER — Effie Lindsey, 88, died Saturday, May 18, 2002, in a Baytown, Texas, care center. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 20, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Linda A. Martin Linda Ann Martin, 54, died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2002, in her residence. A native of Baltimore, she had lived in Lake Charles for 18 years. She was a graduate of Dundalk Senior High in Dundalk, Md., and attended Chamanade University in Honolulu. She worked for the National Security Agency in Fort Meade, Md., for 22 years before retiring as a personnel officer. She was a member of the NARFE and the Phoenix Society. She was a member of the Sahara Habibi Temple. Survivors include her husband, James A. Martin III of Lake Charles; one daughter, Tammy Jean Martin of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. Her memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Monday, May 20, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. John Ashling will officiate. Visitation is from 4 p.m. Monday. Ellison W. Phelps — 5/19/2002 SAN ANTONIO — Ellison Witt Phelps, 81, died Tuesday, May 14, 2002, in San Antonio. She was a native of San Antonio. She graduated from St. Mary’s Hall and Smith College. Survivors include three sons, Robert Bemiss Phelps of New Orleans, John Means Phelps of Fredericksburg, Texas, and Michael Stewart Phelps of Amsterdam, The Netherlands; one sister, Sally Witt Duncan; and two grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, in The Towers on Park Lane under the direction of Porter Loring Mortuaries. The Revs. Michael Chalk and Kevin Huddleston will officiate. Memorial donations may be made to The Robert R. Witt Fund at Morningside Ministries, 700 Babcock Road, San Antonio, TX 78201, the family said. The Rev. James L. Stovall — 5/19/2002 The Rev. James Lamar “Jimmie” Stovall, 83, died Friday, May 17, 2002, in Lake Charles. He was a native of Winn Parish. He was an alumnus of Byrd High School, Centenary College in Shreveport and Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. He was ordained as a minister in the United Methodist Church. He served as a Navy chaplain attached to the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and served in Nagasaki, Japan. He pastored Methodist congregations in Eunice, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Lafayette, Metairie and Monroe from 1946 to 1976. He served in the Louisiana Interchurch Conference 1976-1991. He was co-organizer of the Interchurch Farm Crisis Coalition and the Greater Baton Rouge Federation of Churches and Synagogues, and he led a project to build an interfaith chapel at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola. He was a member of the Louisiana Apprenticeship Council and the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights, and was co-organizer and chairman of the Louisiana Coalition Against Racism and Nazism. He was a delegate to the state Constitutional Convention, a chairman of the Governor’s Pardon and Parole Study Commission and executive director of the Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs. He received the Human and Civil Rights Award from the National Association of Educators, an award for “Outstanding Service to Humankind” from the Louisiana chapter of NAACP and the Benjamin Smith Civil Liberties Award from the ACLU of Louisiana. The Louisiana House of Representatives commended him for his public service. Survivors include one son, James L. Stovall II; three daughters, Mary Alice Richard Ballard, Sally Emerick Rodriguez and Carol Broussard; four sisters, Maureen McCarthy, Sarah Fouts, Evelyn Finuf and Carlotta Ferguson; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, in Broadmoor United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge. Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Shreveport under the direction of Rabenhorst East Funeral Home in Baton Rouge. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home and 10-10:45 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Memorial donations may be made to Southern Institute for Education and Research (Tolerance Education) in care of C. Broussard, 111 W. Pinewood, Slidell, LA 70458; or to the Methodist Home for Children in New Orleans in care of United Methodist Church, the family said. Judy G. Bennett — 5/20/2002 Judy Carolyn Gillum Bennett, 63, died at 1:03 a.m. Sunday, May 19, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Malvern, Ark., and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 55 years. She was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School. She was the health and safety director for the American Red Cross for eight years. She was a member of the Advertising and Press Club. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Lake Charles. Survivors include two daughters, Sandee Bennett Aucoin and Beki Bennett Derise, both of Lake Charles; her mother, Virginia DeWoody of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ellis LeBoeuf will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Bernice L. LeJeune — 5/20/2002 JENNINGS — Bernice L. LeJeune, 71, died Saturday, May 18, 2002, in her residence. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, May 20, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Geneva Messina — 5/20/2002 Geneva Messina, 75, died Sunday, May 19, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a retired clerk from K-Mart. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include two brothers, Charles Messina and Morris Messina, both of Lake Charles; and three sisters, Mary Hester and Theresa Theriot, both of Lake Charles, and Roselie Tirone of Tuscon, Ariz. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Anthony Fontenot will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Lee St. Mary — 5/20/2002 MOSS BLUFF — Mrs. Lee (Lorena Pradia) St. Mary, 78, died Sunday, May 12, 2002. A native of Cameron, she had lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Lee Ovie St. Mary of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Deborah James of Dallas; three stepdaughters, Ovie Chester of Dallas, Lillie Roy of Houston and Margaret Turner of Stockton, Calif.; one stepson, Jeffrey St. Mary of Baton Rouge; 25 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at King’s Funeral Home. Monsignor Charles T. Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in LeBlanc Cemetery in Cameron. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Tuesday. Ernest J. Thibodeaux — 5/20/2002 Ernest Joseph “Bee Bop” Thibodeaux, 79, died at 6:38 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2002, in a local hospital. A native of Parks, he had lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He retired from Laborer Local 207 and worked for Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office as a crossing guard at Wonderland of Play. He was a member of Reeves CME Temple. Survivors include one son, Lionel Thibodeaux of Lake Charles; one daughter, Joyce Joseph of Breaux Bridge; two sisters, Lillie Bill of Cade and Linda Johnny of Stockton, Calif.; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 7 p.m. today, May 20, in Reeves CME Temple. The Rev. Edward Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Hamilton Gardens of Memories under the direction of King’s Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal is at 10 a.m. Tuesday. John O. Buhot — 5/21/2002 GUEYDAN — John Odra “O.J.” Buhot, 46, died at 2:45 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2002, in a Lafayette hospital. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, May 21, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. The Rev. Grady Estilette will officiate. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery. Melba T. Butter — 5/21/2002 HINESTON — Melba Trussell Butter, 42, died Sunday, May 19, 2002, in the Alexandria hospital. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, in New Sunrise Baptist Church in Ottis. Burial will be in Butters Cemetery in Forest Hill under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Louise D. Clausen — 5/21/2002 Louise Drott Clausen, 87, died Saturday, May 19, 2002, in her residence. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 23, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. May Duhon — 5/21/2002 GUEYDAN — Mary Duhon, 86, died at 6:25 a.m. Monday, May 20, 2002, in the Kaplan hospital. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, from St. Peter Catholic Church. The Rev. Grady Estilette will officiate. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Randy J. Green — 5/21/2002 Randy Jim Green, 40, died Sunday, May 19, 2002, in a local hospital. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 23, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Frank Hennigan — 5/21/2002 FIELDS — Frank Hennigan, 86, died Sunday, May 19, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a graduate of Southwestern Louisiana Institute and Stephen F. Austin University. He worked for Consolidated Shipyard in Orange, Texas, during World War II. He was a janitor, school bus driver, teacher and coach at Hyatt High School in Fields. He was a former principal of Sugartown, East Beauregard and Singer high schools and of DeRidder Junior High. He was a former Beauregard Parish education superintendent and former school board member. He was a member of the Lions Club, Shriners, Beauregard Demo-cratic Committee, Elections Commission, Water Board, Retired Teacher’s Association and Louisiana Association of Superintendents. Survivors include one son, Grant Hennigan of Orange; two daughters, Janette Hamilton of Lake Charles and Martha Banks of DeRidder; one brother, Joe Hennigan of Lake Charles; one sister, Hope Orillion of Lafayette; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, in First Baptist Church of DeRidder. The Revs. Jimmy Clark and George Glass Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Cannon Cemetery in Merryville under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Memorial donations may be made to Brushy Creek Baptist Church building fund, the family said. Nelson Lyons — 5/21/2002 JENNINGS — Nelson Lyons, 56, died Monday, May 20, 2002, in his residence. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, May 21, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Geneva Messina — 5/21/2002 Geneva Messina, 75, died Sunday, May 19, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include two brothers, Charles Messina and Morris Messina, both of Lake Charles; and three sisters, Mary Hester and Theresa Theriot, both of Lake Charles, and Roselie Tirone of Tucson, Ariz. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, May 21, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Anthony Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. A rosary was recited Monday. Cephas Reeves — 5/21/2002 MITTIE — Cephas “Paw” Reeves, 92, died at 8:45 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2002, in the DeRidder hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Mittie. He was a graduate of Fairview High School and Lamar Business College. He was a former Range Rider. He was a member of the Allen Parish School Board. He was a retired Allen Parish school bus driver and a bridge builder. He was the oldest member of Cherry Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include four sons, Arnold Ray Reeves of Bronson, Texas, Kelly L. Reeves of Sugartown, Michael W. Reeves of Lake Charles and Charles Reeves of Dry Creek; two daughters, Pat McMullen and Janie Trammel, both of Lake Charles; three brothers, Willie Reeves of Lake Charles, Wilson Reeves of New Orleans and Clint Reeves of Lafayette; 19 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 3 p.m. today, May 21, in Cherry Grove Baptist Church. The Revs. Author Bridges and Ron Butler will officiate. Burial will be in Cherry Grove Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation is ongoing in the church. Memorial donations may be made to the Cherry Grove Baptist Church building fund, 172 Cherry Grove Road, Dry Creek, LA 70637, the family said. Mrs. Lee St. Mary — 5/21/2002 MOSS BLUFF — Mrs. Lee Ovie (Lorena Pradia) St. Mary, 78, died Sunday, May 12, 2002. She was a native of Cameron, and she lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Deborah James of Dallas; three stepdaughters, Ovie Chester of Dallas, Lillie Roy of Houston and Margaret Turner of Stockton, Calif.; one stepson, Jeffrey St. Mary of Baton Rouge; one sister, Ella Marie Hebert of Cameron; 25 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. today, May 21, in King’s Funeral Home. Monsignor Charles T. Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in LeBlanc Cemetery in Cameron. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Louise D. Clausen — 5/22/2002 Louise Drott Clausen, 87, died Saturday, May 18, 2002, in Lake Charles. She was a native of Texas and spent most of her life in Louisiana and California. She lived in Maplewood and Bakersfield, Calif., and had lived in Lake Charles. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Lifetime Teaching Certificate for English, history, social science and Spanish from Louisiana State University. She did graduate work at Tulane University. She retired from the Louisiana Department of Welfare in 1978. She placed court-referred people in volunteer positions for the Volunteer Center in Bakersfield for 11 years. She worked full-time as a social worker for the California Department of Welfare for 11 years. She was honored as an employee of the month and was nominated twice for the “Beautiful Bakersfield” senior award. She volunteered at Guild House and California State University and supported Habitat for Humanity as well as other charities. Survivors include three sons, Jon Peter Clausen and Roger Mark Clausen, both of Lake Charles, and William Taylor Clausen of Baytown, Texas; one daughter, Carol Keever Lloyd-Williams of Brisbane, Australia; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2002, in Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today with a prayer service at 8 p.m. Joan A. Dykes — 5/22/2002 GUY — Joan Ashley Dykes, 66, died Tuesday, May 21, 2001, in her residence. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 23, in White Oaks Funeral Home in Oakdale. Burial will be in Reed Cemetery of Guy. Annette Guilbeaux — 5/22/2002 CONSTANCE BEACH — Annette “Mickey” Guilbeaux, 74, died Tuesday, May 21, 2002, in Lake Charles. She was a native of Lafayette. She was the secretary at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church for 10 years. She owned and operated Shell Art by Mickey for 17 years, and she operated the Volunteer Tourist Center in Constance Beach. She was a member of the Sabine Pass Lighthouse Alliance and the Cameron Parish Chamber of Commerce. She was a past member of the Louisiana Lioness Club. She was a past member of the Grand Sultana of the International Order of Alhambra. She was a past member of the Catholic Daughters of America, and she was a lay minister at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Rodney John Guilbeaux Jr. of Constance Beach; two sons, Rodney John “Johnny” Guilbeaux III and James Burnell “Jimbeaux” Sr., both of Sulphur; three daughters, Analee G. Gregory, Mrs. Alton (Gisele) Puckett and Mrs. Richard (Denise) Donahoe, all of Lake Charles; one sister, Mrs. W.E. (Hildred) Hoffpauir of Kaplan; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, May 24, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church of Sulphur. The Revs. Skip Negley, Ed Brunnert and Roland Vaughn will officiate. Burial will be in Head of the Hollow Cemetery in Johnson Bayou under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, with a Bible service at 7:30 p.m.; and 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Friday. Memorial donations may be made to the Louisiana Lions League for Crippled Children, the family said. Mary Guilbeaux — 5/22/2002 Mary “Sis” Guilbeaux, 66, died Friday, May 17, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Church Point, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 46 years. She worked in the early childhood center at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for 36 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart and was a Eucharistic minister. She was a member of the altar, rosary and St. Joseph societies, Sacred Heart Senior Citizens, the church bazaar and bingo committees, Ladies of Grace and the St. Rita Court 31 Ladies Auxiliary. She was a past member of the church Mardi Gras committee, and she was a former church Mardi Gras queen. She worked on the Build a Home project. She received the Lake Charles Diocese’s Purple Leaf Award in 2001. Survivors include two sons, Joseph Guilbeaux of Dallas and Troy Guilbeaux of Atlanta; one daughter, Sheila Davis of Moss Bluff; two brothers, Fredrick Guilbeaux of Sunset and Louis Guilbeaux of Church Point; two sisters, Florida Guilbeaux and Mildred Brooks, both of Church Point; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 23, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Entombment will be in the church mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today. Albert R. Hamblet Jr. — 5/22/2002 GULFPORT, Miss. — Albert Richard Hamblet Jr., 71, died Monday, May 20, 2002. He was a native of Bellflower, Calif. He was a graduate of the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He retired from the Air Force as a major after 20 years. He flew F100, T33, P84F and F4C aircraft; he was the first Air Force pilot to log 1,000 flying hours in the F4C Phantom. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal. He was an instructor for the Thunderbirds, and he flew in a firepower demonstration for President John F. Kennedy. Survivors include two sons, Albert R. Hamblet III of Tijeras, N.M., and Jeffrey T. Hamblet of Waxahachie, Texas; four daughters, Michelle H. Lillie of Springfield, Va., Maura H. Edwards of Jonesville, Martha H. Gunter of Natchitoches and Megan Thiels of Pineville; one sister, Carrie J. Hebert of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and 16 grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 24, from St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Alexandria. Burial with full military rites will be in Alexandria National Cemetery in Pineville. Arrangements are by Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home of Gulfport. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 417 Security Square, Gulfport, MS 39507, the family said. Norma F. Scroggs — 5/22/2002 DERIDDER — Norma Faye Scroggs, 61, died Monday, May 20, 2002, in a DeRidder care center. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 23, in Occupy No. 1 Baptist Church in Pitkin. Burial will be in Occupy No. 1 Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Blanche M. Soulier — 5/22/2002 Blanche May Soulier, 95, died at 2:10 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2002, in a local care center. She was a native of Oscar. She worked for Weil’s Department Store, and she was a longtime employee of Morgan’s Department Store in New Roads. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Martin G. (Sidonie) Burns and Mrs. Camille S. Goodwill, both of Lake Charles, and one brother, Milton L. Soulier of Baton Rouge. Her funeral will be at noon today, May 22, from St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Schatzle will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Niland’s Funeral Home of New Roads. Visitation is 9:30-11:45 a.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Louisiana, 1639-A Ryan St., Suite 1, Lake Charles, LA 70601, the family said. Paul M. Ableson — 5/23/2002 Paul Milton Ableson, 81, died Tuesday, May 21, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Kansas. He served in the Navy in World War II. He retired from Cities Service Refinery as a chemical engineer after 35 years. He was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Survivors include his wife, Martha Ableson of Lake Charles; three daughters, Cathy Bush of Atlanta and Anita Sliman and Kelly Henagan, both of New Iberia; one stepdaughter, Mary Burke of Sulphur; and 11 grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 24, in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Sulphur. The Rev. Hal Hutchinson will officiate. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. in Memorial Park Cemetery in New Iberia under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 8:30 a.m. Friday in the church. Rose M. Ardoin — 5/23/2002 Rose Mae Ardoin, 87, died Wednesday, May 22, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Durald, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 56 years. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Joseph W. Ardoin, Roland John Ardoin and Carl Bennett Ardoin, all of Lake Charles; two daughters, Theresa Davis of New Orleans and Janice Guillory of Lake Charles; 17 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 24, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. Monsignor Charles DuBois will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anne’s Cemetery in Mamou under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and 8-9:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Vera M. Cash — 5/23/2002 Vera Mae “Bebe” Cash, 87, died Friday, May 17, 2002, in Chalmette. She was a native of Lake Charles. She worked for Dr. Ben Goldsmith in Lake Charles and at Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, Ariz. She was Catholic. Survivors include one daughter, Jane Elizabeth Ashley of Bowie, Md.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today, May 23, in Sallier Cemetery. Deacon Richard Hinchee will officiate. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. Effie W. Clark — 5/23/2002 DERIDDER — Effie Walling Clark, 84, died at 6:05 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2002, in the DeRidder hospital. She was a native of Kipling and a longtime resident of DeRidder. She was a former Standard Mercantile sales clerk. She was a member of First Baptist Church, and she sang in the church choir. Survivors include one son, Robert “Bob” Walling of Lake Charles; one daughter, Marilyn Walling Smith of DeRidder; one sister, Gertrude Oliver of Moss Bluff; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, May 23, in First Baptist Church. The Revs. Whit Holmes and Jerry Masters will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-noon in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. in the church. Bertie M. Cobb — 5/23/2002 SULPHUR — Bertie M. Cobb, 66, 2002, died Wednesday, May 22, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Leesville, and she had lived in Sulphur for 36 years. She was Baptist. Survivors include her husband, Elijah Cobb of Sulphur; two sons, James Northcutt of Pearland, Texas, and Edward “Ed” Cobb of Carlyss; two daughters, Kathy Venable of Longville and Renee Cobb Shoemake of Sulphur; three sisters, Mary Hinson of Homer and Barbara “Bob” Childs and Shirley Roberts, both of Vivian; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 24, in Houston River Baptist Church. The Revs. Lonnie Gothrup and Don Walker will officiate. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. in Castor Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Friday in the church. Randy J. Green — 5/23/2002 Randy Jim Green, 40, died at 3:15 a.m. Sunday, May 19, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Salisbury, Md. He lived in Delmar, Md., for 16 years before he moved to the Lake Charles area. He had worked for D&R Automotive since 1983. Survivors include one daughter, Desire Green of Lake Charles; two sons, Joshua Jim Green and Matthew A. Green, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Juanita Martinez of Fresno, Calif., and Tia Owens of Westlake; two brothers, Lawrence A. “Piute” Green of Westlake and Sylvester “Buddy” Green of Versailles, Ind.; and his mother, Mary Jane Green of Arnaudville. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, May 23, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Ronnie Estes and Roland Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Annette Guilbeaux — 5/23/2002 CONSTANCE BEACH — Annette “Mickey” Guilbeaux, 74, died Tuesday, May 21, 2002, in Lake Charles. She was a native of Lafayette. She was the secretary at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church for 10 years. She owned and operated Shell Art by Mickey for 17 years, and she operated the Volunteer Tourist Center in Constance Beach. She was a member of the Sabine Pass Lighthouse Alliance and the Cameron Parish Chamber of Commerce. She was a past member of the Louisiana Lioness Club. She was a past member of the Grand Sultana of the International Order of Alhambra. She was a past member of the Catholic Daughters of America, and she was a lay minister at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Rodney John Guilbeaux Jr. of Constance Beach; two sons, Rodney John “Johnny” Guilbeaux III and James Burnell “Jimbeaux” Sr., both of Sulphur; three daughters, Analee G. Gregory, Mrs. Alton (Gisele) Puckett and Mrs. Richard (Denise) Donahoe, all of Lake Charles; one sister, Mrs. W.E. (Hildred) Hoffpauir of Kaplan; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, May 24, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church of Sulphur. The Revs. Skip Negley, Ed Brunnert and Roland Vaughn will officiate. Burial will be in Head of the Hollow Cemetery in Johnson Bayou under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a Bible service at 7:30 p.m., and 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Friday. Memorial donations may be made to the Louisiana Lions League for Crippled Children, the family said. Leola Johnson — 5/23/2002 Leola Johnson, 77, died at 11:50 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2002, in the Oakdale hospital. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25, in Starlight Baptist Church of Oakdale. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Auddie K. Levings — 5/23/2002 Auddie Kaye Levings, 33, died Tuesday, May 21, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a 1988 graduate of Washington-Marion High School. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Daryl Levings Sr. of Lake Charles; one son, Darryl Levings Jr. of Lake Charles; three brothers, Bart Cross and Theodore Cross, both of Lake Charles, and Todd Toussand of Fontana, Calif.; three sisters, Lorena Arceneaux, Helen Ardoin and Necie Perrodin, all of Lake Charles; and her parents, Ollis and Marie Toussand of Lake Charles. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 24, 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 9-10:40 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. James A. Neal — 5/23/2002 JENNINGS — James A. Neal died at 10:34 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, May 23, in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Clayton Odom — 5/23/2002 OAKDALE — Clayton Odom, 69, died at 9:03 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2002, in his residence. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 24, in Hopewell Baptist Church in Pitkin. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Elaine S. Porter — 5/23/2002 Elaine S. Porter, 87, died at 3 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2002, in a local care center. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of the Porcelain Art Guild of Lake Charles. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, and she attended University United Methodist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Kathy Porter of Lake Charles; one son, Wayne Porter of San Antonio; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 24, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Mike McLaurin will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Memorial donations may be made to the T.S. Cooley Elementary School library, 2711 Common St., Lake Charles, LA 70605, the family said. Marshall Trahan — 5/23/2002 JENNINGS — Marshall Trahan, 89, died at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, May 23, in Miguez Funeral Home. Joseph Washington Jr. — 5/23/2002 Joseph Washington Jr., 67, died at 5:35 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 24, in Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery in Longleaf. Linda M. Alexander — 5/24/2002 DEQUINCY — Linda Mae Alexander, 42, died Monday, May 20, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Sulphur. She was a member of First Church of God in Christ. Survivors include her husband, Shelton Alexander of DeQuincy; two sons, Marlin Watson and Sugar Ray Alexander, both of DeQuincy; two daughters, Loquanda Watson and April Alexander, both of DeQuincy; two stepsons, Shelton Jackson and Percy Jackson, both of Houston; one stepdaughter, Devidia Jones of Houston; two brothers, Willie Watson Jr. of Oberlin and Patrick Watson of Beaumont, Texas; two sisters, Mary Ann Rideau of Lake Charles and Margie Watson of Beaumont; her father, Willie Watson Sr. of Baton Rouge; and 13 grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 25, in First Church of God in Christ. Elder Clifton Davis will officiate. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 7-10 p.m. today in the church. Hattie M. Botley — 5/24/2002 KINDER — Hattie Mae Bryant Botley, 77, died at 2:05 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Kinder. She was a member of the Starlight Baptist Church, and she was a deaconess and president of the choir. Survivors include two granddaughters, Pavala Y. Armstrong of Dallas and Stacie V. Hall of Ft. Worth; and two great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 25, in Starlight Baptist Church in Kinder. The Rev. Jimmie Joseph will officiate. Burial will be in Botley Cemetery in Kinder under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Saturday in the church. Felton Bushnell — 5/24/2002 EUNICE — Felton Bushnell, 59, died Sunday, May 19, 2002, in the Mamou hospital. Survivors include two brothers, Roy Bushnell of San Pedro, Calif., and Edmund Bushnell of Washington, D.C.; four sisters, Viola Fontenot and Angela Williams, both of Kinder, and JoAnn Simien and Leontine LaChapelle, both of Lake Charles; and his companion, Jeanette Allen of Eunice. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 25, from St. Mathilda Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Tyson will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery under the direction of Owens-Thomas Funeral Home. A wake will be from 7 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Ashlee B. Christy — 5/24/2002 Ashlee Breann Christy, 16, died Wednesday, May 22, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Moss Bluff. She was a junior at Sam Houston High School; she was a member of the National Honor Society and the Beta Club. She was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church. Survivors include one brother, Brandy Christy of Many; two sisters, Wendy Lee of Horatio, Ark., and Rae Bynum of West Palm Beach, Fla.; her parents, Ray and Patti Christy of Moss Bluff; paternal grandfather, Ray Christy of Warren, Ohio; and maternal grandfather, Al Grabert of Lake Charles. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 26, in Johnson Funeral Home. Monsignor Charles DuBois will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. Saturday, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Memorial donations may be made to the Ashlee B. Christy 2003 Memorial Scholarship Fund for Sam Houston High School at Jeff Davis Bank, the family said. Ramey Duplechain — 5/24/2002 CHURCH POINT — Ramey Duplechain, 95, died at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2002, in the Church Point hospital. He was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was involved in rodeos. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Lake Charles, and he was a church usher. Survivors include one daughter, Rosa Norma Burno of Fairbanks, Alaska; one sister, Viola Leday of Church Point; eight grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25, from Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Butler will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday. Florence R. Ford — 5/24/2002 Florence Ruth Ford, 93, died at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Monessen, Pa., and a former resident of Monongahela, Pa. She had lived in Lake Charles since 1981. Survivors include three sons, T. Gilbert Ford of Lake Charles, Eugene C. Ford of Katy, Texas, and L. Keith Ford of Rochester, N.Y.; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Julian Woods will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday Annette Guilbeaux — 5/24/2002 CONSTANCE BEACH — Annette “Mickey” Guilbeaux, 74, died Tuesday, May 21, 2002, in Lake Charles. She was a native of Lafayette. She was the secretary at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church for 10 years. She owned and operated Shell Art by Mickey for 17 years, and she operated the Volunteer Tourist Center in Constance Beach. She was a member of the Sabine Pass Lighthouse Alliance and the Cameron Parish Chamber of Commerce. She was a past member of the Louisiana Lioness Club. She was a past member of the Grand Sultana of the International Order of Alhambra. She was a past member of the Catholic Daughters of America, and she was a lay minister at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Rodney John Guilbeaux Jr. of Constance Beach; two sons, Rodney John “Johnny” Guilbeaux III and James Burnell “Jimbeaux” Sr., both of Sulphur; three daughters, Analee G. Gregory, Mrs. Alton (Gisele) Puckett and Mrs. Richard (Denise) Donahoe, all of Lake Charles; one sister, Mrs. W.E. (Hildred) Hoffpauir of Kaplan; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. today, May 24, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church of Sulphur. The Revs. Skip Negley, Ed Brunnert and Roland Vaughn will officiate. Burial will be in Head of the Hollow Cemetery in Johnson Bayou under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Louisiana Lions League for Crippled Children, the family said. Hobson infant — 5/24/2002 JENNINGS — Cameron Max Hobson, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Max (Crystal Ann) Hobson Jr., died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, May 23, 2002, in the Crowley hospital. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today, May 24, in Greenwood Cemetery. Arrange-ments are by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Chester Humphrey — 5/24/2002 DERIDDER — Chester Humphrey, 60, died Wednesday, May 22, 2002, in his residence. He was a plumber. Survivors include three sons, Freddie Humphrey and Duane Humphrey, both of Sulphur, and Daniel Humphrey of Lake Arthur; one daughter, Bridgette Humphrey of Lake Charles; two brothers, Chris Miller and Ricky Miller, both of Atlanta; two sisters, Mary Vernier of DeRidder and Peggy Robbins of Grand View, Mo.; and four grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 25, in Ardoin Funeral Home of Ville Platte. Bill Carrington will officiate. Burial will be in Prairie Rhonde Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Alvie James Jr. — 5/24/2002 PITKIN — Alvie James Jr., 61, died at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, May 23, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 25, in Glade Branch Baptist Church. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cravens under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Herbert R. Mansell — 5/24/2002 DERIDDER — Herbert R. Mansell, 72, died Wednesday, May 22, 2002, in the DeRidder hospital. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 25, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery. Octavia S. Williams — 5/24/2002 Octavia Sam Williams, 86, died at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Chataignier and a former 79-year resident of Opelousas. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church and of Holy Ghost Parish. She was a member of the St. Joseph Society, the Legion of Mary Society, the Senior Sodality Society and the Morning Glory Rosary Group. Survivors include three daughters, Dorothy Martin Goodman of Arlington, Texas, Rose Martin Wright of Durham, N.C., and Mary Jane Martin Jones of Lake Charles; one sister, Ophelia Sam Harris of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 25, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Goodly will officiate. Burial will be in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery in Opelousas under the direction of King’s Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today. A.J. Bergeron — 5/25/2002 A.J. Bergeron, 73, died at 6:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Port Arthur, Texas, and a graduate of Morgan City High School. He moved to Lake Charles 31 years ago after living in Morgan City and Berwick for 41 years. He worked as a production superintendent for Graham Industries and Mobil Oil Corp. He retired as a production superintendent for Mobil Oil Corp. after 38 years. He was a member of the Lake Charles Woodworker’s Club and St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Lois Romaire Bergeron of Lake Charles; three sons, David Bergeron of Dallas, Gregory A. Bergeron of Selma, Ala., and Alceide Bergeron III of Houston; four daughters, Mrs. Jim (Lois) Cook of Baton Rouge, Mrs. Kenneth (Karen) Brown of Guymon, Okla., Mrs. Mitchell (Carol) Harless of Houston, and Mrs. Mark (Allison) Fontenot of Lake Charles; one brother, Tom Bergeron of Arlington, Va.; one sister, Mrs. Jim (Virginia) McGlasson of Houston; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 27, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Anthony Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home — with a rosary at 7 p.m. — and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday. Robert A. Culbertson — 5/25/2002 Robert A. Culbertson, 60, died Thursday, May 23, 2002. He was a native of Washington, D.C. He was an Army veteran, and he served in the Vietnam War. A private funeral service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Kearney A. Snyder Funeral Home of Lancaster, Pa. Pearl Jensen — 5/25/2002 Pearl Jensen, 79, died Friday, May 24, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Faith Bible Church. Survivors include two sons, Larry Jensen of Orange, Texas, and Rod Jensen of Spring, Texas; one sister, Betty Jane Jensen of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 26, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ron Weber will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Sherwin Martin — 5/25/2002 LEESVILLE — Sherwin Martin, 53, died Thursday, May 23, 2002, in Leesville. His funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 26, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Silver Creek Cemetery. Hazel M. Tubbs — 5/25/2002 STARKS — Hazel Mae Tubbs, 85, died at 9:55 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2002, in the DeQuincy hospital. She was a native of Ardmore, Okla., and had lived in Starks for more than 80 years. Survivors include six sons, Lester “Woody” Tubbs, Carry R. Tubbs and Ruby “Curley” Tubbs Jr., all of Starks, Rodney Tubbs and Clifton Tubbs, both of Deweyville, Texas, and Earnest “Cheese” Tubbs of Mauriceville, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Willis (Ann) Stains of Starks and Mrs. Bill (Shirley) Lichty of Houston; 29 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 26, in Calvary Apostolic Church in Starks. Burial will be in Doyle Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday. Jeanne M. VaSalle — 5/25/2002 WELSH — Jeanne Marie VaSalle, 74, died Friday, May 24, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Bell City. She lived in the Lake Charles area for about 50 years and had lived in Welsh for about 12 years. She was a musician. She was Catholic. Survivors include her husband, Rene VaSalle of Welsh; two sons, Randall VaSalle of Welsh and Renell VaSalle of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Renee Bailey of Big Lake; two brothers, Herman DeRouen and Julius Derouen, both of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, May 25, in Hixson Funeral Home in Welsh. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in Derouen-Loraine Cemetery in Hayes. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Friday. Lawrence E. Barbie — 5/26/2002 BIG LAKE — Lawrence E. “Pappy” Barbie, 74, died Saturday, May 25, 2002, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Big Lake. He was a retired construction worker and a commercial fisherman. Survivors include three sons, Lawrence G. Barbie, Danny D. Barbie and E.J. Manning, all of Lake Charles; three daughters, Money Daggett of Elton, Penny Rosie of Montana and Linda Manning of San Francisco, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May 27, in St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. John Poerio will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake Community Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 8 p.m., and 8 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Frank W. Edwards — 5/26/2002 WESTLAKE — Frank Wayne Edwards, 38, died Friday, May 24, 2002, in his residence. A native of Lake Charles, he was a resident of Westlake. He was a graduate of Westlake High School. He was a brick mason with Vigo Masonry Contractors. He was Baptist. Survivors include one daughter, Brooke RaeAnn of Mamou; one brother, Jimmy Edwards Jr. of Sulphur; five stepbrothers, Keith Perkins and Jason Fruge Jr., both of Westlake, and Kevin Perkins, Randy Edwards and Bradley Edwards, all of Moss Bluff; two sisters, Vickie Ross of Westlake and Kristen Edwards of Sulphur; five stepsisters, Christian Edwards and Summer Mortensen, both of Lake Charles, Phyllis Lafleur of Moss Bluff, and Jackie Myers and Jessica Vidrine, both of Sulphur; his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy (Cheryll) Edwards of Sulphur; and his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Jason (Joyce) Fruge Sr. of Westlake. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Kelly Vigo will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Lucy P. Gunter — 5/26/2002 ELIZABETH —Lucy Paul Gunter, 81, died Friday, May 24, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today, May 26, in White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Burial will be in Hampton Memorial Cemetery in Elizabeth. Pearl Jensen — 5/26/2002 Pearl Jensen, 79, died Friday, May 24, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Faith Bible Church. Survivors include two sons, Larry Jensen of Orange, Texas, and Rod Jensen of Spring, Texas; one sister, Betty Jane Jensen of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, May 26, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ron Weber will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Ernest J. Kral — 5/26/2002 Ernest J. Kral, 88, died Saturday, May 11, 2002, in a local hospital. Private funeral services will be held at a later date. The body will be cremated and the remains buried in Prien Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Larry P. Latiola — 5/26/2002 JENNINGS — Larry Pierre Latiola, 58, died at 8:20 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2002, in a Lafayette hospital. He was a native of Egan and was a resident of Jennings. He was a member of the Longleaf Hunting Club. He was a retired plant operator for Himont. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Miller Latiola of Jennings; four daughters, Mrs. Craig (Roxanne) Davis of Dallas, Mrs. Ronald (Stefanie) Fontenot II of Hathaway, Stacie Latiola of Crockett, Texas, and Mrs. Scott (Cheree) Stanley of Welsh; two brothers, Ray Latiola of Vine Grove, Ky., and Phillip Latiola of New Iberia; one sister, Gloria Faye Foreman of Lafayette; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Monsignor James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-midnight today, with a rosary at 6 p.m. and a Scripture service at 7 p.m., and from 7 a.m. Monday. Michael J. Lumpkin — 5/26/2002 LAFAYETTE — Michael John Lumpkin, 27, died Wednesday, May 22, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Lafayette. He had attended Teurlings Catholic High School. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Bryan (Barbara Blanchard) Lumpkin of Lafayette; two brothers, Eric Lumpkin of Lafayette and Luke Lumpkin of Houston; and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Bryan (Nona) Lumpkin of Lake Charles. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today, May 26, in Delhomme Funeral Home. Burial will be in Our Lady of the Lake Cemetery in Catahoula Lake. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Ketha S. Peters — 5/26/2002 DERIDDER — Ketha S. Peters, 80, died at 10:35 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2002, in the DeRidder hospital. She was a native of Grant and had lived in DeRidder most of her life. She was a member of First Baptist Church of DeRidder. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Dr. W.W. Peters of DeRidder; two sons, J.C. LaCaze of Channelview, Texas, and King James Hillman of DeRidder; two stepsons, Joel Peters of Baton Rouge and W.W. “Bill” Peters Jr. of Shreveport; one daughter, Judy LaCaze of DeRidder; one stepdaughter, Nancy Eastwood of Shreveport; one brother, Kermit C. Simmons of Moss Bluff; one sister, Bonnie Ruth Bonin of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 27, in First Baptist Church of DeRidder. Dr. Whit Holmes will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and 9-10:30 a.m. Monday at the church. Harold Williams — 5/26/2002 VINTON — Harold Williams, 70, died Sunday, March 31, 2002, in a Sulphur care center. Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 27, in Hixson Funeral Home. Louis D. Bufkin — 5/27/2002 Louis D. Bufkin, 66, died at 5:45 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2002. He was a native of Min-den. He was a 1954 graduate of Homer High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force in Etain, France. He earned a bachelor’s of science degree from Louisiana Tech in 1961 and a LLB/JD from LSU Law School in 1965. He was admitted to the Louisiana Bar Association and authorized to practice law in all state courts, the U.S. District Courts for the western, middle and eastern districts of Louisiana, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. In 1965, he moved to Lake Charles and practiced insurance defense law, as well as trial work for the Port of Lake Charles and the city of Lake Charles. He served as city prosecutor for Lake Charles. His practice ultimately became personal injury plaintiff law. He was a member of the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, the Ameri-can Trial Lawyers Associa-tion, the American Bar Association, the Louisiana Bar Association, and the Southwest Louisiana Bar Association. Survivors include his wife, Dawn Cobb Bufkin; one son, Eric Louis Bufkin of Austin, Texas; one daughter, Tara Bufkin Drost of Carlyss; and one sister, Grace Bufkin Rising of Royal Oak, Mich. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, in Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Asso-ciation, 4425 West Airport Freeway, Suite 130, Irving, TX 75062, the family said. Eva Mae Carpenter — 5/27/2002 KINDER — Eva Mae Carpenter, 76, died at 7:50 a.m. Sunday, May 26, 2002, in a Kinder care center. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today, May 27, in New Hope Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Turkey Creek Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Ambruce Dupont — 5/27/2002 ST. MARTINVILLE — Ambruce “Bruce” Dupont, 73, died Saturday, May 25, 2002, in his residence. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. today, May 27, from St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery No. 2 in Breaux Bridge under the direction of Evangeline Funeral Home. Frank W. Edwards — 5/27/2002 WESTLAKE — Frank Wayne Edwards, 38, died Friday, May 24, 2002, in his residence. A native of Lake Charles, he was a resident of Westlake. He was a graduate of Westlake High School. He was a brick mason with Vigo Masonry Contractors. He was Baptist. Survivors include one daughter, Brooke RaeAnn and Mamou; one brother, Jimmy Edwards Jr. of Sulphur; five stepbrothers, Keith Perkins and Jason Fruge Jr., both of Westlake, and Kevin Perkins, Randy Edwards and Bradley Edwards, all of Moss Bluff; two sisters, Vickie Ross of Westlake and Kristen Edwards of Sulphur; five stepsisters, Christian Edwards and Summer Mortensen, both of Lake Charles, Phyllis Lafleur of Moss Bluff, and Jackie Myers and Jessica Vidrine, both of Sulphur; his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy (Cheryll) Edwards of Sulphur; and his mother and stepfather, Joyce and Jason Fruge Sr. of Westlake. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today, May 27, in Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. The Rev. Kelly Vigo will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Gardens. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. Nathan Perkins — 5/27/2002 DEQUINCY — Nathan Perkins, 29, died Friday, May 24, 2002, in DeQuincy. He was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Perkins of DeQuincy; one son, Joshua Nathan Perkins of DeQuincy; one stepson, Nathin Martin of Moss Bluff; two stepdaughters, Jenny Potter and Jessica Potter, both of LeBlanc; three brothers, Jeffery Perkins of Moss Bluff, Timothy Perkins of De-Quincy and Daniel Perkins of Ragley; three sisters, Dorothy Perkins of De-Quincy, Tabitha Gilley of Atlanta and Amanda Perkins of Ragley; his father, Harvey Perkins of Ragley; his mother, Darlene Rainwater of DeQuincy; and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Stains of DeQuincy. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today, May 27, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery in Singer under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Mary E. Romero — 5/27/2002 KINDER — Mary Esther Romero, 80, died at 5:25 a.m. Sunday, May 26, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a resident of the Kinder area. She was a lifetime member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, where she taught CCD for many years, was an officer in the Ladies Altar Society and a member of the Catholic Daughters and the church choir. Survivors include two sons, Felix Joseph Romero and Joey H. Romero, both of Kinder; six daughters, Loretta Marie Young of DeRidder, Pat Bruno and Christine M. Bruce, both of Moss Bluff, Angela L. Robinson of Weston, Colo., Mary Ann Romero of Trinidad, Colo., and Lisa A. Nelson of Hawthorne, Calif.; one sister, Westa Varden of Plaquemine; 16 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Carter Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a 6 p.m. vigil and a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Hugh Campbell — 5/28/2002 PINE PRAIRIE — Hugh “Speedy” Campbell, 81, died Sunday, May 26, 2002, in the Ville Platte hospital. His funeral will be at 4 p.m. today, May 28, in First Baptist Church of Pine Prairie. Burial will be in Campbell Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Frank W. Edwards — 5/28/2002 WESTLAKE — Frank Wayne Edwards, 38, died Friday, May 24, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Westlake High School. He was a brick mason with Vigo Masonry Contractors. He was Baptist. Survivors include one daughter, Brooke RaeAnn of Mamou; one brother, Jimmy Edwards Jr. of Sulphur; five stepbrothers, Keith Perkins and Jason Fruge Jr., both of Westlake, and Kevin Perkins, Randy Edwards and Bradley Edwards, all of Moss Bluff; two sisters, Vickie Ross of Westlake and Kristen Edwards of Sulphur; five stepsisters, Christian Edwards and Summer Mortensen, both of Lake Charles, Phyllis Lafleur of Moss Bluff, and Jackie Myers and Jessica Vidrine, both of Sulphur; his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy (Cheryll) Edwards Sr. of Sulphur; mother and stepfather, Joyce and Jason Fruge Sr. of Westlake; and maternal grandmother, Elsie Selph of Baton Rouge. His funeral was held Monday, May 27, in Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. The Rev. Kelly Vigo officiated. Burial was in Westlake Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Barbara B. Hamilton — 5/28/2002 BUNDICK LAKE — Barbara Barton Hamilton died at 11:41 a.m. Sunday, May 26, 2002, in the DeRidder hospital. She was a native of Islesboro, Maine, and she lived in Lake Charles for 25 years. She moved to Bundick Lake 10 years ago. She was a graduate of Islesboro High School and Columbia Beauty College in Columbia, S.C. She was the owner of Out of Necessity Beauty Salon. She was a member of Dry Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Earl Hamilton of Bundick Lake; two sons, Bruce and Brian Hamilton, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Wendy Thames of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Hunt will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Memorial donations may be made to Dry Creek Baptist Church, the family said. Gordon P. Hannan — 5/28/2002 CROSBY, Texas — Gordon Patrick “Pat” Hannan, 79, died Sunday, May 26, 2002, in Baytown, Texas. He was an Army veteran, and he served in the 82nd Airborne during World War II. He was a State Farm insurance agent, and he had an office in the Channelview, Texas, area for 32 years. He was a member of Crosby First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Hannan of Crosby; one daughter, Mary Colleen Hannan of Crosby; one brother, Custer Hannan of Lake Charles; two sisters, Barbara Dever of Sulphur and Betty Taylor of Friendswood, Texas; and two grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, in Crosby First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Robert Fisher will officiate. Entombment will be in White Cemetery Mausoleum in Highlands, Texas, under the direction of Sterling White Chapel Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Hicks infant — 5/28/2002 WESTLAKE — Emilie Rae Hicks, infant daughter of Jeremy and Kimberly Hicks, died Sunday, May 26, 2002, in a local hospital. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. today, May 28, in Consolata Cemetery. Arrange-ments are by Hixson Funeral Home. Helen Hines — 5/28/2002 DERIDDER — Helen Hines, 79, died Monday, May 27, 2002, in the DeRidder hospital. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, in Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Burial will be in Brushy Creek Cemetery in Merryville. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. R.V. Jordan — 5/28/2002 JENNINGS — R.V. Simon Jordan, 60, died Sunday, May 26, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Frey Cemetery in Branch. Ernest J. Kral — 5/28/2002 Ernest J. Kral, 88, died at 4:40 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Cleveland, and he had lived in Lake Charles since 1976. He served in the Army in World War II. He graduated from Western Reserve University with a degree in pharmacy. He worked for Marshall Drug Co. for several years, and he was a pharmacist at the Cleveland VA hospital. He was a violinist with the Cleveland Symphonic Orches-tra. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Fuselier Kral of Lake Charles; one son, Richard Kral of Pineville; one daughter, Jackie Kral Cassia of Lake Charles; one brother, John Kral of Cleveland; and two grandchildren. A private family graveside service will be held at Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. Glen S. Lasseigne — 5/28/2002 SULPHUR — Mrs. Glen Shaw Lasseigne, 83, died Sunday, May 26, 2002, in the Sulphur hospital. She was a native of Oklahoma. She was a member of the Sulphur Garden Club. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, William R. Lasseigne of Sulphur; one son, William R. Lasseigne Jr. of Lafayette; one daughter, Julie L. Fulton of Sulphur; three brothers, Charles E. Shaw of Kenner, Jack Curtis Shaw of Lafayette and Clyde Gibson Shaw of Baton Rouge; three grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, May 28, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. A rosary was recited Monday. Shelby G. Martin — 5/28/2002 LONGVILLE — Shelby Gene Martin died Friday, May 24, 2002, in Baton Rouge. He was a native of Batesville, Ark., and he had lived in Longville for 18 years. Survivors include his wife, Georgia Martin of Longville; three stepdaughters; one stepson; his mother, Agnes Martin of Mount Pleasant, Ark.; six sisters, Peggy Wheller, Dorothy Thorpe, Brenda Neelev and Diane Willis, all of Batesville, Linda Wallis of Mount Pleasant and Carolyn Helms of New Canny, Texas; one brother, Roger Darden of Ragley; and 10 grandchildren. His funeral will be at 4 p.m. today, May 28, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeQuincy. The Rev. Gerald L. Shilts will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley. Visitation is from 9 a.m. John Perry — 5/28/2002 LEESVILLE — John “Tete” Perry, 75, died Sunday, May 26, 2002, in the Leesville hospital. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, May 28, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco. Henry A. Politz — 5/28/2002 SHREVEPORT — Judge Henry A. Politz, 70, died Saturday, May 25, 2002, in Shreveport. President Jimmy Carter appointed him to the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in 1979; he was chief judge 1992-1999, and he served on the executive committee 1996-1999. He was a native of Napoleonville. He earned a bachelor’s degree with honors from Louisiana State University; he earned a law degree with honors in 1959. While at LSU Law School, he served as an editor for the Louisiana Law Review. He was named the 1958-1959 outstanding law graduate. He was a member of Omicron Delta Kappa and the Order of the Coif. He was an Air Force veteran, and he served during the Korean War. He was the managing partner for the Booth, Lockard, Jack, Pleasant and Lesage law firm, and he was named outstanding young lawyer in Louisiana in 1971. He was honored as an LSU Law Center distinguished alumnus in 1991 and was inducted into the LSU Hall of Distinction in 1992. He was past president of the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association and the Shreve-port Bar Association. He served seven years as a member of the state Supreme Court’s professional responsibility committee; he served one year as chairman. He served six years on the U.S. Judicial Conference’s codes of conduct committee. He served for two years on the conference committee that reviews actions taken by Circuit Judicial Councils in judicial matters. He was a member of the house of delegates and board of governors of the Louisiana Bar Association and the Louisiana Judiciary Commission. He was an assistant bar examiner for the Supreme Court, a member and chairman of the Shreveport Airport Authority, chairman of the Shreveport Prepaid Legal test program, and a member and chairman of Rutherford House. He was a visiting professor at the LSU Law Center in Baton Rouge. Survivors include seven sons, Nyle Politz, Bennett Politz, Mark Politz, Scott Politz, Micheal Politz, Henry Politz and John Politz; four daughters, Angela Politz VanSant, Jane Politz Brandt, Alisa Politz Rayburn and Nina Politz Thayer; three sisters, Lena Hernandez of Napoleonville and Virginia Triche and Rosemary Politz, both of Baton Rouge; and 19 grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 30, from St. John Berchmans Cathedral in Shreveport. The Rev. Murray Clayton will officiate. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, with a vigil service at 7 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Rutherford House in Shreveport or to the Henry A. Politz Minority Scholarship Fund at the LSU Law Center, the family said. Louis E. Barrilleaux — 5/29/2002 METAIRIE — Louis E. Barrilleaux, 69, died at 8:25 a.m. Sunday, May 26, 2002. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, May 29, from Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of Lake Lawn Memorial Funeral Home of Metairie. Clifford J. Demary — 5/29/2002 JENNINGS — Clifford J. Demary, 77, died at 3 p.m. Monday, May 27, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, May 29, in Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Burial will be in Doucet Cemetery. Frank J. Greenlee Jr. — 5/29/2002 Frank J. Greenlee Jr., 73, died at 4:20 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Washington, La., and he had lived in Lake Charles for 58 years. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School. He was a regional sales supervisor for Swift and Co. and for Neuhoff Meat Co. He worked at the Calcasieu Parish Tax Assessor’s Office for 23 years, and he retired as chief deputy assessor. He was past president of the Oak Park Optimist Club and was a member of the South City Optimist Club. He was a former lieutenant governor for the Optimist’s Louisiana District. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 4562 and the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Survivors include his wife, Lilburn “Lil” Castille Greenlee of Lake Charles; three sons, Jeff Greenlee of Dallas and Michael Greenlee and Keith Greenlee, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Karen Winter of Pensacola, Fla.; one brother, Thomas Greenlee of Lake Charles; five sisters, Lucille Eldridge of New Iberia, Louise Johnson of Port Barre, Juanita Warner of Florence, S.C., Vera Provost of Lake Charles and Sadie Fontenot of Sulphur; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 30, in Johnson Funeral Home. Monsignor Ronald Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today — with a Scripture service and rosary at 6:30 p.m. — and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Lujester M. Hampton — 5/29/2002 Lujester Mae Hampton, 85, died Thursday, May 23, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Jennings, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 56 years. She was an alumna of Jams Ward Public School in Jennings and Grambling College. She taught Elementary School in Jeff Davis Parish. She was a member of Warren United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Arthur Ray Hampton of Lake Charles; two daughters, Emily Sterling and Brenda Jacob, both of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 30, in Warren United Methodist Church. The Rev. William Elliot Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Dismissal is at 10 a.m. Friday. Visitation is from 5 p.m. Thursday in the church. Raymond P. Myers — 5/29/2002 GONZALES — Raymond Pat “RP” Myers, 78, died Monday, May 27, 2002, in a local care center. He was a native of Vinton. He was an Army veteran, and he served in England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany in World War II. He earned two Bronze Stars and the Presiden-tial Citation. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. He retired from Cities Service Refinery as an operator after more than 34 years. Survivors include two sons, Steve Myers of Gonzales and Norbert Myers of Many; one daughter, Noralee Moore of Bryan, Texas; two sisters, Anna Mae LeDoux of Sulphur and Ruth Archer of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 30, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Niblett’s Bluff Cemetery in Vinton. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Wednesday and from 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Augustine A. Perkins — 5/29/2002 DEQUINCY — Augustine Annie Signorelli Perkins, 72, died Sunday, May 26, 2002, in a Houston care center. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 1, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church of DeQuincy. Burial will be in Rose Memorial Cemetery in Hammond under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Carolyn A. Roberts FORT WORTH, Texas — Carolyn Allen Roberts, 70, died Monday, May 27, 2002. She was a native of Lake Charles. She was a retired loan secretary. Survivors include her husband, Bob Roberts; one son, Scott Roberts; one daughter, Mary Tengra; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 30, in The Episcopal Church of St. Peter and St. Paul. The Rev. Thomas Hightower will officiate. Entombment will be in the church columbarium. Arrange-ments are by Thompson’s Harveson & Cole Funeral Home of Fort Worth. Memorial donations may be made to The Episcopal Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, 3900 Morris Lane, Arlington, TX 76016, the family said. Mrs. Frank T. Salter Jr. — 5/29/2002 Mrs. Frank T. (Georgia Fruge) Salter Jr., 68, died at 10:15 p.m. Monday, May 27, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Church Point, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 47 years. She was past chairman for the Southwest Louisiana Chapter of the March of Dimes Mother’s March and was a member of the Lake Charles Clean City Board. She was a member of St. Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Lisa Salter Robinson of Lake Charles; one stepson, Scott Salter of Norman, Okla.; one stepdaughter, Cindy Salter Surles of Ragley; two brothers, Paul Fruge of Sunset and Jimmy Fruge of Lafayette; three sisters, Theresa Lavergne of Sunset, Shirley Johnson of Phoenix and Marjorie Caswell of Ponchatoula; and two grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 30, in St. Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church. The Rev. Henry Bowdon Jr. and Monsignor Charles DuBois will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Wednesday and 8-10:40 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 1585, Lake Charles, LA 70629, the family said. Evie C. Smith — 5/29/2002 DERIDDER — Evie Carroll Smith, 95, died Monday, May 27, 2002, in a Sulphur care center. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today, May 29, in Pelican Cemetery in Pelican. Arrangements are by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Allen Stevens — 5/29/2002 Allen “Bee-bop” Stevens, 59, died Monday, May 27, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Terrell Stevens and Troy Stevens, both of Lake Charles; five sisters, Gladys Singleton, Helen Lede, Ruby Guidry and Gloria LeBlanc, all of Lake Charles, and Louise Frank of Oberlin; two brothers, Albert Stevens and Arnold “Pat” Stevens, both of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 30, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Goodly will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King’s Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-10:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Early P. Thibodeaux — 5/29/2002 SULPHUR — Early Paul Thibodeaux, 84, died Tuesday, May 28, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Bosco, lived in Lawtell and moved to Sulphur in 1955. He owned and operated Thib’s Texaco for 15 years and Thib’s Bar for more than 25 years. Survivors include two sons, Autry Thibodeaux and Terrel Thibodeaux, both of Carlyss; two brothers, Lyinus Thibodeaux and Weston Thibodeaux, both of Rayne; one sister, Rosa Lee Adams of Rayne; one half sister, Gloria Ann Comeaux of Scott; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 30, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Ed Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visita-tion is 2-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Charley D. Todd — 5/29/2002 ELMER — Charley D. Todd, 89, died at 1:10 p.m. Monday, May 27, 2002, in his residence. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, May 29, in Pine Ridge Baptist Church. Burial will be in Melder Cemetery in Melder under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Rawlin Trahan — 5/29/2002 Rawlin “Bozo” Trahan, 65, died Sunday, May 26, 2002, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of Christian Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Jacoby Trahan of Lake Charles; three sisters, Hilda Taylor, Linda Trahan Rosamore and Helen Trahan Robinson, all of Lake Charles; and his mother, Mildred Doles of Lake Charles. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 30, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Edward Alexander Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Thursday. Russell T. Tritico Jr. — 5/29/2002 Russell T. “Sonny” Tritico Jr., 45, died Monday, May 27, 2002, at his residence. He was a graduate of Landry High School. He was an alumnus of McNeese State University, and he earned a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University. He graduated cum laude from Southern University Law School. He had practiced law with the Tritico Law Firm since 1986. He was a member of the national and state bar associations, the American Trial Lawyers Association, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, and the Southwest Louisiana Ethics Committee. He was a member of the Chennault International Airport Authority board. He was past president of the Lake Charles Businessmen’s Club and was a member of the Kiwanis Club and the South-west Louisiana Fishing Club. He was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity and Theta Rho and Gamma. He was a member of the Krewe of Contraband and the Krewe de la Noblesse, and he was legal adviser for Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana. He was vice president of the McNeese Quarterback Club. Survivors include one sister, Kelley Kershaw of Lake Charles; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell T. (Thelma) Tritico Sr. of Lake Charles; and his companion, Michaela Morgan of Lake Charles, and her daughter, Savannah Grace. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 30, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignors Ronald Groth and Robert Angelle and the Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Louis or McNeese foundations or to the American Heart Association, the family said. Lucille Ulan — 5/29/2002 SULPHUR — Lucille Ulan, 92, died Monday, May 27, 2002, in a local hospital. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, May 29, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Charles R. Benefield — 5/30/2002 Charles Ray Benefield, 54, died at 12:03 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native and longtime resident of Haynesville He moved to Lake Charles three years ago. He was a professional boxer and a martial arts trainer. He was a dog trainer and breeder. He was a gunsmith and a champion shooter. Survivors include one stepson, Andrew Quienalty; one brother, Terry Don Benefield of Minden; one sister, Glenell New of Queen City, Texas; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ray Benefield of Haynesville; and his companion, Angie Quienalty of Lake Charles. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 31, in Bailey Funeral Home of Haynes-ville. Burial will be in Haynesville Cemetery. Dona-tions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or to the American Diabetes Association, the family said. Mrs. Elizabeth T. Bennett — 5/30/2002 WELSH — Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas “Lizzie” Bennett, 87, died at 12:48 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Waxia, and she lived most of her life in Welsh. She was a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church. She was a Sunday school teacher and a member of the senior mission. Survivors include one sister, Elzenia Pennington of Galveston, Texas; 19 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and 29 great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral was held Wednesday, May 29, in New Jerusalem Baptist Church of Welsh. The Rev. Nathan Stevens officiated. Burial was in Eastridge Cemetery in Welsh under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. Felicia D. Brown — 5/30/2002 VILLE PLATTE — Felicia D. Brown, 93, died Tuesday, May 28, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Eunice and a former longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Bobby Brown of Lake Charles and Elfrage J. Brown of Richardson, Texas; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 31, in Ardoin Funeral Home of Eunice. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mrs. Addie Cart — 5/30/2002 Mrs. Addie Cart, 100, died at 5:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Maxie and she had lived in Lake Charles for 81 years. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include one daughter, Marjorie Batchelor of Crossett, Ark.; two sons, Henry Cart and Charles “Bert” Cart, both of Lake Charles; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 31, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Flowers will officiate. Burial will be in Green-wood Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Friday. Genevieve Cormier — 5/30/2002 LAKE ARTHUR — Genevieve “Gene” Cormier, 84, died Wednesday, May 29, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 31, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Rusty R. Fontenot — 5/30/2002 LONGWOOD, Fla. — Rusty Ray Fontenot, 40, died at 3:09 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2002, in an Orlando, Fla., hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles. He lived in Tampa, Fla., for three years and recently moved to Longwood. He was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School and an alumnus of McNeese State University. He graduated from Louisiana State University. He was the regional marketing manager for Ford Motor Co. He was a former member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Adele Donner Fontenot of Longwood; two daughters, Elise Marie Fontenot and Laura Claire Fontenot, both of Longwood; two sisters, Mrs. Dexter (Marla Kay) Burleigh of Houston and Mrs. Scott (Mona Renee) Herpin of Carlyss; and his parents, Allen and Elwanda Fontenot of Lake Charles. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 31, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Anthony Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m., and 8-10:30 a.m. Friday. J.G. Hamilton — 5/30/2002 PALESTINE, Texas — J.G. “Griff” Hamilton, 56, died Monday, May 27, 2002, in Bossier Parish. He was a native of Kinder and a 1964 graduate of Kinder High School. He served in the Air Force 1964-1968 and was on active duty as a senior master sergeant. He was the previous owner of Tri-State Measurement, and he worked with the Palestine YMCA 1981-1986. He was on the Westwood ISD School Board of Trustees 1986-1994 and was the past president. He was a member of Crockett Road Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Gayle Hamilton of Palestine; one daughter, Lisa Gailey of Memphis, Tenn.; one son, John Hamilton II of Palestine; two sisters, Dot Guillory of Kinder and Pat Martin of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 31, in Crockett Road Church of Christ. The Rev. Dan Mannuel will officiate. A graveside service, with full military rites, will be at 4:30 p.m. Friday in Green Oak Cemetery in Kinder under the direction of Bailey and Foster Funeral Home of Palestine. Jack Creel Jr. will officiate. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Quentin B. Hardesty WESTLAKE — Quentin Brody Hardesty, 3, died Wednesday, May 29, 2002, in his residence. He was born in Lake Charles. Survivors include his parents, Keith and Shelia Hardesty of Westlake; one brother, Brandon Hardesty of DeQuincy; one sister, Tonya Hardesty Williamson of Sulphur; and his grandparents, Lloyd and Mary Menard of Ragley, Ray and Amy Campbell of Glenmora, and Georgiana Campbell of Westlake. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 31, in First Baptist Church of Westlake. The Revs. Larry Thompson and Jack Tillery will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. today in the church. Memorial donations may be made to Kid’s Team with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and Hospice of Southwest Louisiana, the family said. V.F. Hurlbut — 5/30/2002 GRETNA — V.F. “Steve” Hurlbut, 92, died at 8:40 p.m. Monday, May 27, 2002, in the Gretna hospital. He was a native of Welsh. Survivors include two sons, F. Wayne Hurlbut of McAllen, Texas, and Robert “Bob” Hurlbut of Luling; one sister, Grace Braun-inger of Houma; and three grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 31, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. The Rev. Alvey Bell will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery in Welsh. Visitation is from 12:30 p.m. Friday. LeBoeuf infant — 5/30/2002 Lexie Rae LeBoeuf, the infant daughter of Natalie LeBoeuf of Sulphur and Mike Wright of Lake Charles, died Tuesday, May 28, 2002, in a local hospital. Additional survivors include one brother, Landon LeBoeuf of Sulphur; her maternal grandparents, James and Cheryl LeBoeuf of Sulphur; paternal grandparents, Billy and Christina Wright of Moss Bluff; maternal great-grandparents, Gilbert and Nettie LeBoeuf of Lake Charles; and paternal great-grandparents, Paula and Rex Lewis of Lake Charles and Jeannie Wright of Iowa. Her funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 31, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Francis Fitzsimmons will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Friday. Augustine S. Perkins — 5/30/2002 DEQUINCY — Augustine Annie Signorelli Perkins, 72, died Sunday, May 26, 2002, in a Houston hospital. She was a native of New Orleans. She attended public school in Hammond and private school in Chicago. She graduated with honors from Hammond High School in 1948. She earned a bachelor’s degree in 1952 from South-eastern Louisiana College. She taught in the Calcasieu Parish school system for 30 years and retired in 1985. Survivors include her husband, L.J. Perkins of DeQuincy; one son, Dr. Dennis A. Perkins of Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; two brothers, Joseph Signorelli of Fairhope, Ala., and Sam Signorelli of Hammond; and four sisters, Mary Whywot of San Antonio, Vita Hapiuk of Groveland, Calif., Jennie Rogers of Baton Rouge and Esther Truxillo of Mobile, Ala. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 1, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church of De-Quincy. Burial will be in Rose Memorial Cemetery in Hammond under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to The Breast Care Center at Methodist Hospital, 6550 Fannin St., Seventh Floor, Houston, TX 77030, the family said. Raymond Rowell — 5/30/2002 ELIZABETH — Raymond “Curley” Rowell, 75, died Tuesday, May 28, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. His funeral will be at 4 p.m. today, May 30, in White Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation is ongoing. Raenell Veillon — 5/30/2002 Raenell Marie Veillon, 40, died Friday, May 10, 2002, in Lake Charles. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a 1979 graduate of LaGrange Senior High School. She was a student at McNeese State University. She worked for Riff’s store for 12 years as a cashier and assistant credit manager. She was a former employee for the McNeese post office and Sportman’s Paradise. Survivors include her husband, Donald Veillon of Lake Charles; one daughter, Shelly Veillon Dozier of Lake Charles; one sister, Renee Ceci Fontenot of Lake Charles; one brother, Reggie Fontenot of Lake Charles; and her parents, Glenn and Sylvia Jones Fontenot of Lake Charles. A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. today, May 30, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Harrison will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 3 p.m. today. Memorial donations may be made to the Texas Equusearch Team, P.O. Box 395, Dickerson, TX 77539, the family said. Mildred J. Byars — 5/31/2002 KINDER — Mildred J. Byars, 31, died Monday, May 27, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Shelby, N.C., and she had lived in the Kinder-Oberlin area for 18 years. She was a graduate of Oberlin High School and an alumna of McNeese State University. Survivors include two daughters, Marthasue Jeanette Evans of Kinder and Carveshia Tamadge Reighleen Byars of Lake Charles; one sister, Doris Naomi Marcantel of Starks; her father, Harold E. Evans of Kinder; and her mother, Karen “Sue” Evans of Kinder. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 2, in Hebron Baptist Church of Oberlin. The Rev. John R. Nichols will officiate. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Mrs. Addie Cart — 5/31/2002 Mrs. Addie Cart, 100, died at 5:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Maxie, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 81 years. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include one daughter, Marjorie Batchelor of Crossett, Ark.; two sons, Henry Cart and Charles “Bert” Cart, both of Lake Charles; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Flowers will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. today. Rhoda A. Carter — 5/31/2002 MOSS BLUFF — Rhonda A. Carter, 71, died Thursday, May 30, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Crowley. She taught school in Calcasieu Parish for 30 years before she retired. She was a member of the Louisiana Association of Educators and the National Education Association. She was Baptist. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Saturday. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Associa-tion, the family said. F.M. Carver Jr. — 5/31/2002 WESTLAKE — F.M. “Buttercup” Carver Jr., 74, died Thursday, May 30, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Westlake. He was an Air Force veteran. He retired from Conoco as an outside machinist in 1981 after 29 years. He was a member of the Cajun Roadrunners Campers Associa-tion. He was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Carver of Westlake; one son, Johnny Carver of Westlake; one daughter, Mrs. Jimmie (Betty) Elliott of Westlake; two sisters, Shirley Boudreaux of Humble, Texas, and Cyleen Larue of Lafayette; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. The Revs. Peter Revel and Fred Reed and Deacon Garrett Caraway and will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Ella M. Charles — 5/31/2002 Ella Mae Charles, 89, died Monday, May 27, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Iowa, La., and she had lived in Lake Charles for 25 years. She was a member of Zion Travelers Baptist Church. She was a member of the church’s senior and sanctuary choirs, Ruth Circle and the mission. She was a former Sunday school superintendent and teacher and a former Bible teacher. She was a past church treasurer and secretary. Survivors include one brother, Louis Hudson Sr. of Katy, Texas. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, in Zion Travelers Baptist Church. The Rev. Herman Weston will officiate. Burial will be in Lorraine Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Isiaha Claborne — 5/31/2002 REEVES — Isiaha “Clay” Claborne, 75, died Friday, May 24, 2002, in his residence. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday, June 2, in Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. The body was cremated. Rusty R. Fontenot — 5/31/2002 LONGWOOD, Fla. — Rusty Ray Fontenot, 40, died at 3:09 p.m. Sunday, May 26, 2002, in an Orlando, Fla., hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles. He lived in Tampa, Fla., for three years and recently moved to Longwood. He was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School and an alumnus of McNeese State University. He graduated from Louisiana State University. He was the regional marketing manager for Ford Motor Co. He was a former member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Adele Donner Fontenot of Longwood; two daughters, Elise Marie Fontenot and Laura Claire Fontenot, both of Longwood; two sisters, Mrs. Dexter (Marla Kay) Burleigh of Houston and Mrs. Scott (Mona Renee) Herpin of Carlyss; his parents, Allen and Elwanda Fontenot of Lake Charles; and his paternal grandmother, Leta Fontenot Guillory of Lake Charles. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, May 31, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Anthony Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Celestine Freeman — 5/31/2002 SULPHUR — Celestine Freeman, 59, died Monday, May 20, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Texas and a longtime resident of the Lake Charles-Sulphur area. Survivors include one daughter, Christine Freeman of Sulphur; two sisters, Pearlie Freeman and Doris Lee Brown, both of Fort Worth, Texas; one grandchild; and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, in Curry Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. The Rev. Charles Mitchell III will officiate. The body was cremated. Arrangements are by James Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Joseph H. Fuselier — 5/31/2002 Joseph Home Fuselier, 74, died Thursday, May 30, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Kinder, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 50 years. He was a member of VFW Post 2130. He was Catholic. Survivors include one daughter, Pamela Dower of Sugar Land, Texas; seven brothers, Louis Fuselier of Rifle, Colo., John Fuselier of Wichita, Kan., Clifford Fuselier of Carlyss and Albert Fuselier, Andrew Fuselier, Larry Fuselier and Micheal Fuselier, all of Lake Charles; and one sister, Virgie Guillory of Lacassine. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. Raymond Menard will officiate. Burial will be in McRill Cemetery in Kinder. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. Saturday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Clorinza G. Gibson — 5/31/2002 Clorinza Griffin “Ma” Gibson, 77, died Wednesday, May 29, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Barbrick, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 54 years. She was a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. She was a member of the Women’s Missionary Union and Sunday school class No. 1. Survivors include five sons, Larry Darnell Gibson of Baytown, Texas, and Arthur Lee Gibson, Mark Wayne Gibson, Darrell Glenn Gibson and Kevin Wayne Gibson, all of Lake Charles; two daughters, Velma Lois Proctor of Lake Charles and Willie Mae Gibson of Dallas; one brother, Edward Griffin of Lake Charles; two sisters, Cammie Griffin White of Dallas and Shirley Griffin Baylor of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1, in Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. The Rev. Freddie Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Walter C. Grout — 5/31/2002 IOWA — Walter Chase Grout, 66, died at 5 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2002, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Iowa. He worked at Standard Supply for 25 years and at Ahrenkiel Ship Management for 11 years. He was a Calcasieu Parish deputy sheriff. He was a member of the VFW. He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Lana M. Grout of Iowa; one daughter, Tracy Winfrey of Iowa; two sisters, Joe Wood Berry of Iowa and Sally G. Spencer of Richmond, Texas; and four grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, from St. Raphael Catholic Church. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Pinehill Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and 8-10:15 a.m. Saturday. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, the family said. Weston J. Istre — 5/31/2002 MERMENTAU — Weston Joseph Istre, 69, died Thursday, May 30, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, May 31, from St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will be in LeBlanc Cemetery in Midland under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. John H. Jackson — 5/31/2002 OAKDALE — John Henry Jackson, 81, died Friday, May 24, 2002, in his residence. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. today, May 31, in Thompson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Community Cemetery. Carol A. James — 5/31/2002 Carol Ann James, 52, died Monday, May 27, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Moss-ville and a former resident of Beaumont, Texas. She was a member of Sunlight Missionary Baptist Church of Beaumont, Texas, where she was a matron and a member of the usher board. Survivors include two sons, Jarmaan James and Brandon James, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Canettra James of Lake Charles and Shawn England of Houston; two sisters, Paris Edwards of Lake Charles and Phyllis England of Houston; her mother, Ollie Mae Hadnot of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1, in King’s Funeral Home. The Rev. Jimmy R. Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Zion Baptist Cemetery in Mossville. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday. Ardyece Lawson — 5/31/2002 SULPHUR — Ardyece Lawson, 85, died at 12:38 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2002, in a Sulphur care center. She was a native of Texarkana, Texas, and she had lived in Sulphur for 44 years. She was a former president of the West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital Stroke Club. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a member of Maplewood First Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Nancy Battenfield of Sulphur; one brother, Bill Campbell of Hurst, Texas; and two grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 1, in Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. The Revs. Bobby Taylor and Charles Watson will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Chirley McLaurin — 5/31/2002 COPPELL, Texas — Chirley “Mac” McLaurin, 46, died Monday, May 27, 2002, in a Dallas hospital. He was a native of Picayune, Miss., and a longtime resident of Coppell. He graduated from Picayune High School in 1976. He earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from McNeese State University, where he was a member of the Army ROTC and the basketball team. He earned a master’s degree in marketing from Webster University in 1994. He was a captain in the Army, and he served in Germany. He served in the Presidential Honor Guard in Washington, D.C. He was voted into Who’s Who in the Armed Forces. He earned many medals and honors, including the Gen. Douglas MacArthur statue. He was vice president of human resources for Fidelity Investments in Dallas. He was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Daisy Malveaux McLaurin of Coppell; one son, Zachary McLaurin of Coppell; one daughter, Kathryn McLaurin of Coppell; four sisters, Joyce Watson and Josephine Turner, both of Pontiac, Mich., Brenda Tatum of Gulfport, Miss., and Cynthia Cooley of Baton Rouge; three brothers, Charles H. McLaurin of Hattiesburg, Miss., Johnny Charles McLaurin of Spanaway, Wash., and Victor McLaurin of Amarillo, Texas; and his mother, Vivian McLaurin of Mississippi. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Entombment with military honors will be in Sacred Heart mausoleum under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. A wake will be 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 8 p.m. Ronald K. Randel — 5/31/2002 LIBERTY, Texas — Ronald Kevin Randel, 48, died Wednesday, May 29, 2002, in a Beaumont, Texas, hospital. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1, in Westgate Memorial Baptist Church of Beaumont. Burial will be in Haven of Rest Cemetery under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home of Orange, Texas. Franklin Rougeau — 5/31/2002 Franklin Rougeau, 84, died Thursday, May 23, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Opelousas, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 60 years. He was a former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Lena Rougeau of Lake Charles; one son, David Rougeau of Houston; five daughters, Victoria Rougeau of Lafayette, Katherine Jennings and Padua Rougeau, both of Lake Charles, Patricia Guillory of Compton, Calif., and Mary Morallis of Washington, D.C.; three brothers, Herbert Rougeau and Joseph Rougeau, both of Houston, and Charlie Rougeau of Eunice; one sister, Bridgette Alexander of Houston; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. His funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Goodly will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today. Veo V. Shaw — 5/31/2002 EVANS — Veo V. Shaw, 89, died Wednesday, May 29, 2002, in the DeRidder hospital. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 1, in Congregational Methodist Church. Burial will be in Evans Community Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Evelyn D. Simmons — 5/31/2002 LECOMPTE — Evelyn Deloris Simmons, 52, died Tuesday, May 28, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, in Union Baptist Church of Lecompte. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Clifton Washington — 5/31/2002 JENNINGS — Clifton “Bo” Washington, 59, died at 12:05 p.m. Monday, May 27, 2002, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Jennings. He worked for Southern Pacific Railroad for more than 29 years. Survivors include five sisters, Lena Johnson and H. Marie Perry, both of Bakersfield, Calif., Nona Lee Julian of Longview, Texas, Minerva Stansberry of Jennings and Mary Dumiere of Glendale, Wis.; and his companion, Carla Guidry of Jennings. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, in Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. The Rev. Melton Alfred will officiate. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery in Jennings. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday. White infant — 5/31/2002 DERIDDER — Francois Baptiste White, infant son of Christine and Timothy White, died Sunday, May 26, 2002. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today, May 31, in Beauregard Cemetery. Arrangements are by Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Laura M. Zaunbrecher — 5/31/2002 LAKE ARTHUR — Laura Mae Zaunbrecher, 68, died Thursday, May 30, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 1, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in Thornwell Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home.