MAY 1999 OBITUARIES - Calcasieu Parish, LA Area AS PRINTED IN THE LAKE CHARLES AMERICAN PRESS ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ The following obits were taken from the Lake Charles American Press (LCAP). There is an index for 1999 which may help you locate a name quicker. The Lake Charles American Press has granted permission for the obituaries to be archived by the USGenWeb Project. They assume no responsibility in the accuracy of the information. They print only what is furnished to them by the indicated funeral home. They have been arranged alphabetically by surname. The date beside the newspaper abbreviation is the date it was printed. This information has been placed at this site by Margaret Rentrop Moore, host of the Calcasieu Parish, LA USGenWeb Project. Contact Margaret Moore at mmoore@usunwired.net ADDISON, Ricky LCAP 5/10/1999 Funeral arrangements for Ricky "Rick" Addison, 39, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 6 a.m. Saturday, May 8, in a local hospital. ANDERSON, Charlotte LCAP 5/20/1999 Funeral services for Charlotte Anderson, 44, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 21, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Kenneth Fisher will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Friday. She died Monday, May 17, 1999, in the Winnsboro hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she had lived in Winnsboro for six years. She was a member of Warren United Methodist Church. Survivors include one sister, Peggy Pete of Lake Charles. ARABIE, Melvin Jr. LCAP 5/11/1999 Funeral services for Melvin Arabie Jr., 59, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 11, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery in Fenton. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was at 7 p.m. Monday. Mr. Arabie died Sunday, May 9, 1999, in a local care facility. A native of Vinton and resident of Lake Charles, he was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include four brothers, Robert Arabie of Moss Bluff, Alvin and Wilson Arabie, both of Lake Charles, and Harry Arabie of DeQuincy; and two sisters, Vena A. Guillory of Conroe, Texas, and Louise Guillory of New Iberia. BEARD, Malita , Mrs. LCAP 5/2/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Malita Beard, 70, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died at 9 a.m. Saturday in a DeRidder hospital. BECKMAN, Edwin B. LCAP 5/11/1999 ALEXANDRIA -- Memorial services for Edwin Bernhard Beckman, 87, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 17, in First United Methodist Church. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mr. Beckman died Thursday, May 6, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. He was a World War II veteran of the Navy Seabees. He was employed by Hill-Harris & Co. for 53 years as an architectural hardware consultant. He was a founding member of the Alexandria Optimist Club and was a member of Oliver Lodge Masonic Temple and the Central Louisiana Football Officials Association. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Alexandria. He donated his body to Tulane Medical School. Survivors include one son, Dr. Edwin N. Beckman of New Orleans; and two grandchildren. Memorial donations may be sent to the Children's Fund of the Alexandria Optimist Club, the family said. BELAIRE infant LCAP 5/25/1999 Funeral services for Sara Whitley Belaire, infant daughter of Robert and Cris Belaire, will be at 10 a.m. today, May 25, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. The infant died at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, May 23, 1999, in a local hospital. Additional survivors include one brother, Christopher Belaire of Lake Charles; paternal grandparents, Presley and Carolyn Belaire of Gueydan; and maternal grandparents, Raymond and Cogie Vincent of Lake Charles. BELL, Lena LCAP 5/31/1999 Funeral services for Lena Bell, 89, will be at noon Tuesday, June 1, in Refuge Temple Church. Burial will be in High Mount Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Ms. Bell died Tuesday, May 25, 1999, in a Houston hospital. BELLARD, Thelma T. LCAP 5/2/1999 Funeral services for Thelma T. Bellard, 83, will be at noon Monday, May 3, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Bellard died at 7:50 p.m. Friday, April 30, 1999, in her residence. A native of Eunice, she lived in Lake Charles for many years before moving to Grand Lake five years ago. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Roland Bellard of Friendswood, Texas, Larry Bellard of Grand Lake and Bobby Bellard of Lake Charles; one daughter, Norma Jean Guillory of Woodlawn, Texas; one brother, Curtis Thibodeaux of Palestine, Texas; 17 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. BENNETT, Russell LCAP 5/31/1999 Funeral arrangements for Russell Bennett, 75, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 3:05 p.m. Sunday in a local hospital. BERRY, Betty Sue LCAP 5/22/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Betty Sue Berry, 60, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 22, in Southside Baptist Church. The Rev. Lawrence Hidalgo will officiate. Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday in Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. Additional services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 24, in New Prospect Baptist Church in Ruston. Visitation is noon-8 p.m. Sunday in Owens Funeral Home of Ruston. Mrs. Perry died Thursday, May 20, 1999. A native of Shreveport, she was employed in packaging for Christope Technology. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church, where she was a member of the church choir and Women on Mission. Survivors include four sons, Glenn, Keith and Doug Berry, all of Sulphur, and Ross Berry of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Linda Wise of Sulphur; and 11 grandchildren. BERTRAND, Wallace LCAP 5/10/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Wallace Bertrand will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Sunday in his residence. BERTRAND, Phoebe L. LCAP 5/11/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Phoebe Lynn Bertrand, 5, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Ardoin Cemetery in Mamou. She died Sunday, May 9, 1999, in Oberlin. BERTRAND, Wallace LCAP 5/11/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Wallace Bertrand, 72, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 11, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Jennings. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Bertrand died at 7:20 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 1999, in Jennings. BISHOP, Melvin W. Sr. LCAP 5/31/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Melvin W. Bishop Sr., 71, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Damon Bickham will officiate. Burial will be in Nibletts Bluff Cemetery. Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today, and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Bishop died Saturday, May 29, 1999, in his residence. A native of Orange, Texas, he was a resident of Nibletts Bluff. He was a retired chemical supervisor for Sabine River Works (Dupont) in Orange. He was a member of West Orange First Baptist Church in Orange. Survivors include his wife, Iva L. Bishop; two sons, Melvin W. Bishop Jr. of Vinton and James A. Bishop of Orange; one daughter, Rebecca Shomo of Vinton; one brother, Morris L. Bishop Jr. of Orange; one sister, Marie Morris of Groves, Texas; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. BLAIR, Ramon J. LCAP 5/9/1999 Funeral arrangements for Ramon Jerome "Raymond" Blair, 52, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 4:20 a.m. Saturday in a local hospital. BOUDION, John P. Jr. LCAP 5/31/1999 CREOLE -- Funeral services for John Pierre Boudion Jr., 68, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., scripture and wake service at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Boudion died Sunday, May 30, 1999, in the Creole hospital. He was a lifetime resident of Creole. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a 50-year member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post 0176, Farm Bureau and Louisiana Cattlemens Association. He was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Cameron. Survivors include his wife, Janelle Boudion of Cameron; three sons, Randal and Mark Boudion, both of Creole, and Martin Boudion of Cameron; one daughter, Claudette Dinger of Cameron; three sisters, Sister Lurlie Boudion of New Orleans and Adeline Styron and Greta Johnson, both of Creole; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to the Knights of Columbus or Our Lady of the Sea Catholic Church. BOURGEOIS, Sidney Sr. LCAP 5/13/1999 Funeral services for Sidney Bourgeois Sr., 62, of Hayes, will be at 1 p.m. today, May 13, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Peorio will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Bourgeois died at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Hayes. Survivors include his wife, Irene D. Bourgeois of Lake Charles; three sons, Sidney Bourgeois Jr. of Lake Charles, Michael Wayne Bourgeois of Lake Arthur and David Wayne Bourgeois of Lafayette; six daughters, Brenda Ripley and Belinda Bourgeois, both of Sulphur, Rebecca Kenny and Carolyn Bourgeois, both of LeBleu Settlement, Connie Sue Bourgeois of Lake Charles and Linda Bourgeois of Oberlin; two brothers, Ernest Bourgeois of Moss Bluff and Albert Bourgeois of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. BRIGGS, Daniel LCAP 5/1/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Daniel Briggs, 23, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in Leesville. BRIGGS, Daniel LCAP 5/2/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Daniel "Danny" Briggs, 23, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 2, in the Church of the Nazarene. Burial will be in Old Anacoco Cemetery in Anacoco. He died Wednesday, April 28, 1999, in Leesville. BROUSSARD, Azema M., Mrs. LCAP 5/31/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Azema Miller Broussard, 91, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 31, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Washington under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Broussard died at 10:40 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 1999, in a Welsh care center. BROUSSARD, Azema M., Mrs. LCAP 5/30/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Azema Miller Broussard, 91, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died at 10:40 a.m. Saturday in a Welsh care center. BURKS, Roy LCAP 5/31/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Roy Burks, 57, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Sunday in his residence. BUSHNELL, Alvin R. LCAP 5/13/1999 INDIAN VILLAGE -- Funeral services for Alvin Ray Bushnell, 80, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 13, in the Indian Village Pentecostal Church. The Revs. Terry Bushnell, Carroll Bushnell and George Glass Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in the Indian Village Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the church. Mr. Bushnell died Tuesday, May 11, 1999, in the Kinder hospital. He was a native of Kinder. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a retired heavy equipment operator from Fort Polk. He was a member of the Indian Village Pentecostal Church for more than 50 years and maintained the church's grounds for 35 years. Survivors include his wife, Vergie Bushnell of Indian Village; three sons, Ronnie Bushnell of DeRidder and Clifton Bushnell and the Rev. Terry Bushnell, both of Indian Village; one brother, Milton Bushnell of Covington; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. BYRD, Blanche LCAP 5/2/1999 TORO -- Funeral services for Blanche Byrd, 85, of Many will be at 4 p.m. today, May 2, in Pisgah Baptist Church. Burial will be in Pisgah Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home in Leesville. Ms. Byrd died Saturday, May 1, 1999, in Many. CARRIER, Hazel LCAP 5/22/1999 Funeral arrangements for Hazel Carrier, 80, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a local hospital. CARTER, Allen B. LCAP 5/10/1999 Funeral arrangements for Allen B. Carter, 79, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 3:25 p.m. Sunday in a local hospital. CARTER, Allen B. LCAP 5/11/1999 Funeral services for Allen Boykin Carter, 79, will be at 4:30 p.m. today, May 11, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Rocky East and Georgia Jones will officiate. Visitation will be from 8 a.m.. Services also will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 14, in Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Corinth Cemetery in Dubach under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Mr. Carter died Sunday, May 9, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of and longtime resident of Dubach before moving to Lake Charles. He was an Army veteran of World War II. While a resident of Dubach, he worked for the state highway department and was a song leader and Sunday school superintendent for Corinth Baptist Church. He worked for CBI in Lake Charles building storage tanks for Cities Service. Survivors include one daughter, Claudette Chesson of Lake Charles; three brothers, Leon and Herman Carter, both of Brookhaven, Miss., and Woodrow Carter of Ruston; three sisters, Simmie Lou Ackley of Lake Charles, Junelle Colvin of Dubach and Winnie Colvin of Monroe; and three grandchildren. CEASER, Paul LCAP 5/13/1999 ELTON -- Funeral services for Paul Ceaser, 71, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 15, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Vattakunnel will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of Quirk and Son Funeral Home of Basile. Visitation is 5 p.m. -midnight Friday, with a rosary at 8 p.m., in the funeral home, and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Ceaser died Monday, May 10, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A lifelong resident of Elton, he was a retired member of Local Union 207, where he was a foreman for more than 20 years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Victorian Ceaser of Elton; two sons, Larry Ceaser of San Antonio and Hilton "Red" Ceaser of Elton; six daughters, Ella "Butch" Ceaser, Anna "Connie" Arvie, Renell Ceaser and Callista Ceaser, all of Elton, Chockie "Sylvia" Thompson of Basile and Renee' Thomas of Mamou; two brothers, Columbus Ceaser of Houston and Wilbert Ceaser of Beaumont, Texas; six sisters, Laura Mae Reid of Anderson, S.C., Hazel Belton of Basile, Ruby Mae Artis of Silsbee, Texas, Ruby Jean Morehead and Lula Jones, both of Lake Charles, and Agnes Woodard of Baytown, Texas; 20 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. CHARPENTIER, Percy , Mrs. LCAP 5/13/1999 NEW IBERIA -- Funeral services for Mrs. Percy (Irene Beadle) Charpentier, 88, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 13, from Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church. The Rev. Albert Boumans will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of David Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Wednesday evening. Mrs. Charpentier died at 1:55 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, 1999, in a New Iberia hospital. A native of Chachahoula, she was a resident of New Iberia. She was a housewife. Survivors include three sons, Darryl and Gayle Charpentier, both of New Iberia, and Lloyd Charpentier of Berwick; three daughters, Marsha Charpentier McAnally of New Iberia and Kathryn Charpentier Pitre and Marilyn Charpentier Shannon, both of DeQuincy; 27 grandchildren; and 43 great-grandchildren. CLOSTIO, Betty LCAP 5/11/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Betty "Peanut" Clostio, 47, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. Mrs. Clostio died Sunday, May 9, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. COLLINS, Abe LCAP 5/13/1999 MAMOU -- Funeral services for Abe Collins, 89, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 15, in St. Luke Baptist Church. The Rev. Albert R. Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery under the direction of Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice. Visitation will be 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday in the church. Mr. Collins died Thursday, May 6, 1999, in the Mamou hospital. He was a resident of Mamou. Survivors include his wife, Julia Jones Collins of Mamou; five daughters, Hester LeBlanc and Mary Alice Joubert, both of Lake Charles, and Joyce Celestine, Florence Thomas and Julia Bell, all of Mamou; three sons, Calvin Collins, Chester Collins and Jesse Collins, all of Lake Charles; two brothers, Murphy Collins and Ernest Collins, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Rita Collins of Lake Charles; 35 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. COLLINS, Abe LCAP 5/11/1999 EUNICE -- Funeral arrangements for Abe Collins, 89, will be announced by Owens-Thomas Funeral Home. He died Thursday in Mamou. COMPTON, Mrs. Thelma J. LCAP 5/21/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Thelma Jones Compton, 77, of 1431 Cessford St. will be at noon Saturday, May 22, in Reeves Temple CME Church. The Rev. Edward E. Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in the Hamilton Garden of Memory under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mrs. Compton at 5:10 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a longtime member of the Reeves Temple CME Church. She was a nurse and was employed at St. Patrick Hospital for over 27 years. Survivors include one stepson, Willie Jackson of Lake Charles; three sisters, Mrs. Louella J. Hampton of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Bessie J. Stevens and Beatric Gobert, both of Lake Charles; and three brothers, William Jones Jr. of Lake Charles, Daniel Jones of Paris, Calif. and Joseph Jones of Brooklyn. CROWLEY, Zayna , Mrs. LCAP 5/2/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Zayna B. Crowley, 78, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 6, in Spur Memorial Cemetery in Spur, Texas. She died Friday, April 30, 1999, in the Leesville hospital. CRYER, Kenneth L. LCAP 5/10/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Kenneth L. Cryer, 62, of Cottonwood, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Sunday in Lake Charles. CRYER, Luther LCAP 5/2/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Luther Cryer, 81, will be at 4 p.m. today, May 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery in Pickering. Mr. Cryer died Friday, April 30, 1999, in his residence. CRYER, Kenneth L. LCAP 5/11/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Kenneth L. Cryer, 62, of Cottonwood Community will be at 3 p.m. today, May 11, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Burial will be in Hinson Cemetery in Knight Community. Mr. Cryer died at 11:05 a.m. Sunday, May 9, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. CUNNINGHAM, Doris LCAP 5/21/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Doris Cunningham, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 22, in Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. The Rev. Michael Stewart will officiate. Burial will be in Niblett's Bluff Cemetery. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Cunningham died Thursday, May 20, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of England, she was a resident of Vinton. Survivors include her husband, Howard Cunningham of Vinton; five sons, Charles and Steve Cunningham, both of Orange, Texas, Robert Cunningham of Denver, Peter Cunningham of Leveland, Texas, and William Cunningham of Vinton; three daughters, Aleata Thorp, Lillie Becker and Janet Laughlin, all of Vinton; 16 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. DAIGLE, Adam W. LCAP 5/31/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Adam Woodrow "Doc" Daigle, 70, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mimosa Pine Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Daigle died Saturday, May 29, 1999, in his residence. DAVIS, Dorothy B. LCAP 5/12/1999 PORT ARTHUR, Texas -- Graveside memorial services for Dorothy Boudreaux Davis, 63, of Port Allen, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 15, in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Wilbert Service Inc. of Port Allen. Mrs. Davis died at noon Sunday, May 9, 1999, in a New Orleans hospital. She was a native of Port Neches, Texas. She was an apartment manager. Survivors include two daughters, Vickie Burke of Alexandria and Lori Woodling of Baton Rouge; two sons, Chuck Davis of Dallas and Jeff P. Davis of New Orleans; and six grandchildren. DAVIS, Dorothy B. LCAP 5/12/1999 PORT ARTHUR, Texas -- Graveside memorial services for Dorothy Boudreaux Davis, 63, of Port Allen, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 15, in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Wilbert Service Inc. of Port Allen. Mrs. Davis died at noon Sunday, May 9, 1999, in a New Orleans hospital. She was a native of Port Neches, Texas. She was an apartment manager. Survivors include two daughters, Vickie Burke of Alexandria and Lori Woodling of Baton Rouge; two sons, Chuck Davis of Dallas and Jeff P. Davis of New Orleans; and six grandchildren. DAY, Fred E. Jr. LCAP 5/1/1999 Funeral services for Fred Ernest Day Jr., 55, of Ragley will be at 3:30 p.m. today, May 1, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Emmitt Wren will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Day died Wednesday, April 28, 1999, in his residence. A native of Jonesboro, he had lived in the Ragley area for the past 23 years. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Local 406. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Moss Bluff. Survivors include three daughters, Carey Barr of Ragley, Connie Hext of DeQuincy and Cindy O'Neill of Gillis; one sister, Shirley Ashworth of Corpus Christi, Texas; and six grandchildren. DESORMEAUX, Dudley LCAP 5/13/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Dudley DesOrmeaux, 79, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 13, from St. Theresa Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Shea will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. A rosary was recited Wednesday evening. Mr. DesOrmeaux died Tuesday, May 11, 1999. A native of Bell City, he lived in Sulphur. He was a senior drilling foreman at Amoco. He served in the Army in World War II. He was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include his wife, Stella DesOrmeaux; three sons, Johnny DesOrmeaux of Carlyss, Steven DesOrmeaux of Evanston, Wyo. and Philip DesOrmeaux of League City, Texas; two daughters, Mary Ann Guidry of Carlyss and Nancy Lee Ortego of Sulphur; two brothers, Dewey DesOrmeaux of Baton Rouge and Duffy DesOrmeaux of Westlake; two sisters, Adele Couvillion of Lafayette and Maedel Lowery of Sulphur; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. DESORMEAUX, Dudley LCAP 5/12/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Dudley DesOrmeaux, 79, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 13, from St. Theresa Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph DeCoteau will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Mr. DesOrmeaux died Tuesday, May 11, 1999. A native of Bell City, he lived in Sulphur. He an Army veteran of World War II. He was a senior drilling foreman at Amoco. He was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include his wife, Stella DesOrmeaux; three sons, Johnny DesOrmeaux of Carlyss, Steven DesOrmeaux of Evanston, Wyo. and Philip DesOrmeaux of League City, Texas; two daughters, Mary Ann Guidry of Carlyss and Nancy Lee Ortego of Sulphur; two brothers, Dewey DesOrmeaux of Baton Rouge and Duffy DesOrmeaux of Westlake; two sisters, Adele Couvillion of Lafayette and Maedel Lowery of Sulphur; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. DESORMEAUX, Dudley LCAP 5/12/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Dudley DesOrmeaux, 79, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 13, from St. Theresa Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph DeCoteau will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Mr. DesOrmeaux died Tuesday, May 11, 1999. A native of Bell City, he lived in Sulphur. He an Army veteran of World War II. He was a senior drilling foreman at Amoco. He was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include his wife, Stella DesOrmeaux; three sons, Johnny DesOrmeaux of Carlyss, Steven DesOrmeaux of Evanston, Wyo. and Philip DesOrmeaux of League City, Texas; two daughters, Mary Ann Guidry of Carlyss and Nancy Lee Ortego of Sulphur; two brothers, Dewey DesOrmeaux of Baton Rouge and Duffy DesOrmeaux of Westlake; two sisters, Adele Couvillion of Lafayette and Maedel Lowery of Sulphur; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. DIXON, Donald Lee LCAP 5/1/1999 Funeral arrangements for Donald Lee Dixon, 62, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. DIXON, Donald Lee LCAP 5/2/1999 Graveside services for Donald Lee Dixon, 62, will Wednesday, May 5, in Ross Cemetery in Neodesha, Kan., under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today. Mr. Dixon died Friday, April 30, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a Korean War veteran in the US Navy. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Sue Dixon; one son, Les Dixon of Belle Plaine, Kan.; one brother, Charles Dixon of Parsons, Kan.; one sister, Wanda Smith of Fort Smith, Ark.; and two grandchildren. DOMENGEAUX, Jerome E. LCAP 5/29/1999 LAFAYETTE -- Funeral services for Jerome E. Domengeaux, 80, former chief judge for the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal, will be at 11 a.m. today, May 29, from the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Monsignor Harry Benefiel will officiate. Mr. Domengeaux died at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 1999, in his residence. He was a native of Lafayette. He was a 1936 graduate of Cathedral High School and received his bachelor's degree from Southwestern Louisiana Institute (USL). He attended law school at Georgetown University before World War II and graduated from Tulane University School of Law in 1948. During the war, he served in the Pacific Theater as an Army officer with the 38th Division, "Avengers of Bataan." He received the Bronze Star and other commendations. He served as mayor of Lafayette 1956-1960. He was elected to 15th Judicial District Court Division B in October 1962 and won re-election in 1966. He served temporarily on the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans 1969-70. He was elected to the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal in 1970 and was re-elected in 1974 and 1988. He served as chief judge of the 3rd Circuit 1982-1994. After leaving the court, he resumed his law practice with Domengeaux and Wright. He practiced law 1948-1962 and from 1994 until his death. He was a member of the Judicial Council of the Louisiana Supreme Court. He was a member of the Lafayette Parish, 15th Judicial District Court and American bar associations. He was chairman of the state Conference of Court of Appeal Judges and was on the executive committee of the National Council of Chief Judges of the United States. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, Disabled American Veterans and Who's Who in American Law. Survivors include his wife, Julia "Judy" Domengeaux of Philadelphia; three daughters, Janie Domengeaux Bayard, Jebbye Moroux and Joanie Autin; two sons, Jerome E. Domengeaux Jr. and James H. Domengeaux; and 16 grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Cathedral-Carmel Building Fund of Hospice of Acadiana, the family said. DOUCET, Velma B. LCAP 5/10/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Velma Bell Doucet, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Oris Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 2:30-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Doucet died at 9:25 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. She was a native of Louisiana. Survivors include her husband, Clifton Doucet; one son, Jimmy Doucet of Jennings; one brother, Oran McFarlain of Jennings; one sister, Dorothy Wright of Gatte Cove; and three grandchildren. DOYLE, Jessie Sr. LCAP 5/20/1999 PITKIN -- Funeral services for Jessie Doyle Sr., 79, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 21, in Freedom Baptist Church. Burial will be in Occupy No. 1 Cemetery under direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Doyle died Wednesday, May 19, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. DRUILHET infant LCAP 5/20/1999 Graveside services for the infant son of Priscilla Druilhet of Lake Charles will be at 1 p.m. today, May 20, in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of King's Funeral Home. He died Wednesday, May 18, 1999, in a local hospital. DUGAS, Nina Funeral services for Nina Roshelle Dugas, 36, will be announced by King Funeral Home. She died Friday in a New Orleans hospital. DUGAS, Larry LCAP 5/22/1999 Funeral arrangements for Larry Dugas, 29, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 12:20 p.m. Friday in the Abbebille hospital. DUHON, Minus LCAP 5/13/1999 SAN RAFAEL, Calif. -- Funeral services for Minus Joseph Duhon, 76, of Union City, Calif., will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 14, in Mt. Tamalpais Mortuary. Burial will be in Mt. Tamalpais Cemetery. Mr. Duhon died Wednesday, May 5, 1999, in South Lake Tahoe, Calif. He was a native of Texas. He was a disabled Marine veteran of World War II. He worked as a carpenter and was a dancer. Survivors include his wife, Nellie Duhon of San Jose, Calif.; one son, Keith Duhon of Atlanta, Ga.; two daughters, Gail Grendahl of San Francisco and Susan Duhon of Fresno, Calif.; three brothers, Dudley Duhon, Pete Duhon and R.J. Duhon, all of Louisiana; five sisters, Irby Gaspard, Serenia Phall, Gussie Broussard, Rosie Ryder and Helen LeFleu; and three grandchildren. ELLIOTT, Robert E. LCAP 5/1/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Robert E. "Ed" Elliott, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 2, at Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Masters will officiate. Burial will be in Dry Creek Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Elliott died at 10:42 a.m. Thursday, April 29, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. A native of Noble, he lived in Long Beach, Calif., prior to moving to DeRidder in 1957. He was a World War II Army veteran, having served in the European Theater and seeing action in three major battles. He was a retired boiler foreman with Crosby Chemical and Westvaco in DeRidder. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 271. Survivors include his wife, Clydell Hanchey Elliott; four sons, Robert E. "Eddie" Elliott of Marrero, Gary C. Elliott of Lafayette, Mark Steven Elliott of DeRidder, David Shannon Elliott of Maurice; one daughter, Clarenda L. "Rendi" Elliott of DeRidder; one brother, Leland T. Elliott of Noble; and four grandchildren. FISK, Ivan W. Jr. LCAP 5/25/1999 Funeral services for Ivan W. Fisk Jr., 72, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tom Howe will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Fisk died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 23, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a member of a pioneer Cameron Parish family. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School. During World War II, he served on a submarine tender in the South Pacific. He was a machinist at Cities Service for 20 years. He was the business agent for the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers District 161 for 25 years and the district representative for the local. He was a former member of the Board of Directors for the Port of Lake Charles, a former member of the Southwest Louisiana Building and Trades Council and served on the State Louisiana Appeals Tribunal for the Office of Employment Security. Survivors include one son, Barton Fisk of Lake Charles; one daughter, Dianne Hinch of Lake Charles; one stepson, Capt. Hoa Ewing of Germany; three stepdaughters, Lan Cooley of Denver and Tram Truong and Robyn D'Antonio, both of Lake Charles; one brother, William Fisk of Sacramento, Calif.; one sister, Marge Munro of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and two step grandchildren. FONTENOT, Harold LCAP 5/25/1999 Funeral arrangements for Harold Fontenot, 68, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Monday in a Lake Charles hospital. FORET, Janice L. LCAP 5/10/1999 CREOLE -- Funeral services for Janice Lorraine Nunez Foret, 41, of Longville, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, in First United Pentecostal Church of Cameron at Creole. The Revs. C.A. Fontenot and Anthony L. Nunez will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-11 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Foret died Sunday, May 9, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she lived in Longville since 1993 after she moved from Johnson Bayou. She was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church of Cameron at Creole. Survivors include her husband, Timmy Micheal Foret; one son, Tremayne Picou of Cameron; one stepson, Alexander Foret of Houma; three brothers, Burnell James Nunez Jr. and Ronald G. Nunez, both of Cameron, and the Rev. Anthony L. Nunez of Longville; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Burnell Nunez Sr. of Longville; and one grandchild. FRANK, Florence M., Mrs. LCAP 5/21/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Marie Moore Frank, 48, of 1124 Jackson St. will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 22, in the Mill Street Church of Christ. C.E. Gaines will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Frank died at 8:40 a.m. Monday, May 17, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Westlake, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of Mill Street Church of Christ. Survivors include two daughters, Katherine Thomas of Lake Charles and Angelia Bryant of Westlake; one son, Norris Frank Jr. of Lake Charles; one sister, Mary Loretha Alexander of Boutte; one brother, Carlton Moore of Lake Charles; one stepbrother, Kerry Irvin of Lake Charles; her mother, Mrs. Lonnie Moore of Lake Charles; her father, Bernard Irvin of Westlake; and 10 grandchildren. FRANKLIN, Betty J. LCAP 5/11/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Betty Jane Franklin, 64, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 11, in Bible Baptist Church of DeQuincy. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery in Fields under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Mrs. Franklin died at 11 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 1999, in Lake Charles. Survivors include two sons, Rodger Clark of Starks and Darryl Franklin of Moss Bluff; four daughters, Barbara Abshire of DeQuincy, Joyce Speight of Merryville, Clara Selph of Goodridge, Texas, and Marie Tillman of Humble, Texas; three sisters, Wilma Hyatt, Evelyn Pharris and Helen Becktell, all of DeQuincy; 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. GARMAN, Melvin C. LCAP 5/20/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Melvin C. Garman, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 21, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Lindsey Burns will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today and from 1 p.m. Friday in the church. Mr. Garman died at 12:07 a.m. Tuesday, May 18, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. A lifelong resident of Jennings, he was a graduate of Jennings High School. He retired as an engineer from Gulf States Utilities after 40 years of service. He served on the Jefferson Davis Parish Policy Jury from 1972 to 1977. He was mayor of Jennings from 1977 to 1981. He was a purchasing agent for the city of Jennings from 1985 to 1987. He was a former member of the Kiwanis Club and a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bennie Love Allen Garman of Jennings; one daughter, Mrs. Charles R. (Adele) Hartman of Memphis, Tenn.; one son, M.C. Garman Jr. of Fort Worth, Texas; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. GARY, Dewey LCAP 5/30/1999 WOODLAWN -- Funeral services for Dewey Gary, 73, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 30, in Woodlawn Baptist Church. The Revs. Ray Shawa and Bill Billings will officiate. Burial will be in Pinehill Cemetery in Iowa under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 1 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Gary died at 7:24 p.m. Friday, May 28, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Ardoin Cove, he lived in Woodlawn and retired from Dresser Industries as a warehouse man. He was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and served on various church committees. Survivors include his wife, Scottie Gary of Woodlawn; one son, Jonathan Dean Gary of Woodlawn; one daughter, Scottie Lavergne of Lake Charles; one brother, Eddie D. Gary of Many; and four grandchildren. GREEN, Maynard LCAP 5/9/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Maynard Green, 61, of Rosepine, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Johnson-Bailey Cemetery in Providence. Mr. Green died Friday, May 7, 1999, in a Jackson hospital. HADLEY, Herbert F. LCAP 5/21/1999 Funeral arrangements for Herbert Franklin Hadley, 74, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. He died Wednesday in a Houston hospital. HADLEY, Herbert F. LCAP 5/22/1999 Funeral services for Herbert Franklin Hadley, 74, will be at 11 a.m. today, May 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jim Humphreys will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Hadley died Wednesday, May 19, 1999, in a Houston hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he graduated from Lake Charles High School as salutatorian of his class. He was a graduate of LSU and Princeton University. A World War II veteran, he served in Europe as a staff sergeant in intelligence. He moved to New York after finishing college and worked for Prentice Hall Publishing. He retired from American Standard as vice president of pension and retirement after 25 years of service. Survivors include one sister, Dorothy M. Hadley of Lake Charles. HARRIS, Boyd C. LCAP 5/21/1999 FLORIEN -- Funeral services for Boyd C. Harris, 43, formerly of Toledo Bend will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 22, in Gandy Baptist Church. Burial will be in Prospect Methodist Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Harris died Tuesday, May 18, 1999, in Leesville. HARRISON, Linda Marie LCAP 5/22/1999 Funeral arrangements for Linda Marie Harrison, 54, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a local hospital. HARTT, L.E. Jr. LCAP 5/10/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for L.E. "Pete" Hartt Jr., 73, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, in Hixson Funeral Home. Graveside service and burial will be at 3 p.m. in Frantom Chapel Cemetery in Eros. Mr. Hartt died at 1:50 a.m. Sunday, May 9, 1999, in his residence. HARTWELL, Harold R. LCAP 5/11/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Harold Roy Hartwell, 75, will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, in Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. The Rev. Charlotte Brent will officiate. Burial will be in Derouen-Lorraine Cemetery in Hayes. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Hartwell died Monday, May 10, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Gueydan, he had lived in the Bell City-Hayes area for more than 40 years. An Army veteran of World War II, he was a retired rice, soybean and cattle farmer. He was a pipeline foreman for Brown & Root for many years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sylvia G. Hartwell of Hayes; two sons, Dennis L. Hartwell of Lake Charles and H. Scott Hartwell of Hayes; two daughters, Jennifer B. Sibille of Hayes and Leslie J. Hartwell of Lake Charles; one brother, Lloyd Hartwell of Gueydan; and eight grandchildren. HEBERT, Alcide LCAP 5/9/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Alcide Hebert, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 10, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Hebert died at 3:59 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. HENRY, Rosa Lee LCAP 5/30/1999 Houston -- Funeral arrangements for Rosa Lee Henry will be announced by King Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a Houston hospital. HENRY, Rosa Lee LCAP 5/31/1999 Funeral arrangements for Rosa Lee Henry, 62, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a Houston hospital. HICKS, Retha S. LCAP 5/13/1999 NATCHITOCHES -- Funeral services for Retha Smith Hicks, 91, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 13, in Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. The Revs. Clovis Sturdivant and Billy Pierce will officiate. Burial will be in Central Cemetery in Robeline. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Smith died Tuesday, May 11, 1999, in a Natchitoches care facility. She was a native of Robeline and resident of Natchitoches. She graduated from Robeline High School and Louisiana State Normal College. Survivors include one son, Norman Hicks Jr. of Natchitoches; five daughters, Newlyn Hicks Kiback and Liz Hicks Louviere, both of Lake Charles, Mildred Hicks Thomas of Bossier City, Jo Ann Hicks Cross of Shreveport and Dottie Hicks Martin of Natchitoches; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. HILLEBRANDT, Gerald R. LCAP 5/13/1999 CLINTON -- Funeral services for Gerald R. Hillebrandt, 66, of Slaughter, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 15, in Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Rev. Gary Peterson will officiate. Burial with full military honors will be in Church Cemetery under the direction of Charlet Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home and 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Hillebrandt died Tuesday, May 11, 1999, in a Baton Rouge hospital. He was a native of Westlake. He was a member of the Air Force Association and was an elder in Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include two daughters, Renee Glenn and Katy Schmidt, both of Slaughter; four sons, Bob Collins of Aurora, Colo., and R.L. Collins, Al Hillebrandt and Joseph Hillebrandt, all of Baton Rouge; his mother, Henrietta LeBouef Hillebrandt of Westlake; and 12 grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, the family said. HINES, Elnora, Mrs. LCAP 5/25/1999 MCNARY -- Funeral services for Mrs. Elnora Hines, 90, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 27, in Magnolia Baptist Church. Burial will be in Melder Community Cemetery in Melder under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mrs. Hines died at 10:01 a.m. Friday, May 21, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. HINES, Elnora LCAP 5/22/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Elnora Hines, 90, of McNary, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Friday in the Oakdale hospital. HINES, Lennie L. LCAP 5/13/1999 Graveside services for Lennie L. Hines, 63, will be at noon Friday, May 14, in Coward Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. The Rev. Carl Lueg will officiate. Visitation is 3-4 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mr. Hines died Tuesday, May 11, 1999, in Rosewood Nursing Home. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He attended high school in Lake Charles and McNeese State University. Survivors include his mother, Grace B. Hines of Lake Charles. HODGES, Calvin LCAP 5/2/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Calvin "Jeff" Hodges, 41, will be at 4 p.m. today, May 2, in The Church of Christ of DeQuincy. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 1 p.m. in the church. Mr. Hodges died Thursday, April 29, 1999, in Austin, Texas. A native of DeQuincy, he had lived in Austin for the past 12 years. A 1975 graduate of DeQuincy High School, he was a studio musician, having played with many local bands in the past. At the time of his death, he was a well-known Austin musician. Survivors include one daughter, Megan LeBleu of Ragley; one sister, Jennifer Frost of DeQuincy; three brothers, George Hodges Jr. of Ragley, Jon Hodges of DeQuincy and Joe Hodges of Baton Rouge; and his parents, George and Billie Hodges of DeQuincy. HODGES, Calvin LCAP 5/1/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Calvin ''Jeff'' Hodges, 41, will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 2, in The Church of Christ of DeQuincy. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. Sunday in the church. Mr. Hodges died Thursday, April 29, 1999, in Austin, Texas. A native of DeQuincy, he had lived in Austin for the past 12 years. He was a 1975 graduage of DeQuincy High School. He was a studio musician, who played with many local bands in the past and was currently playing with a well-known Austin musician. Survivors include one daughter, Megan LeBleu of Ragley; one sister, Jennifer Frost of DeQuincy; three brothers, George Hodges Jr. of Ragley, Jon Hodges of DeQuincy and Joe Hodges of Baton Rouge; and his parents, George and Billie Hodges of DeQuincy. HODGES, Oleta Mae, Mrs. LCAP 5/11/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Mrs. Oleta Mae Hodges, 79, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 11, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Jack Tillery will officiate. Burial will be in Alston Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mrs. Hodges died Monday, May 10, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Oklahoma and formerly of California, she had lived most of her life in Longville. She was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church of Ragley and Order of the Eastern Star, Magnolia Lodge. Survivors include two sons, Derbon Hodges Jr. of Grandbury, Texas, and Robert G. Hodges of Longville; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. HOLBROOKS, Annie L., Mrs. LCAP 5/20/1999 VINTON -- Graveside services for Mrs. Annie Laura Holbrooks, 76, will be at 11 a.m. today, May 20, at Lee Cemetery in Vinton under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Mrs. Holbrooks died at 6:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, 1999, in a Lake Charles care facility. A native and longtime resident of Vinton, she had lived in Lake Charles for the past 10 years. She was a member of the Eastern Star. Survivors include one son, Roger Sandifer of Lake Charles; three sisters, Allie Belle Jordan of Goodrich, Texas, Trudy Morrow of Houston and Joy Bell of LeBlanc; and five grandchildren. HOLLENSHEAD, Mrs. Myrtle LCAP 5/21/1999 LEESVILLE -- Graveside services for Mrs. Myrtle Hollenshead, 87, will be at 10 a.m. today, May 21, in Castor Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Hollenshead died Wednesday, May 19, 1999, in a Leesville care facility. HOLLIDAY, Ronald JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Ronald Holliday, 21, will be announced by Raphael and Son Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in Elton. HOLLIER, Georgia M. , Mrs. LCAP 5/13/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Georgia Mae Dugas Hollier, 76, of 1200 Summitt St., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at noon Wednesday in a local hospital. HOWARD, Alvorn LCAP 5/22/1999 STARKS -- Funeral services for Alvorn "Buck" Howard, 76, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 22, in First Pentecostal Church of Starks. Burial will be in Doyle Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Howard died Thursday, May 20, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. HOWARD, Ruby M., Mrs. LCAP 5/2/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Mae Howard, 88, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Cemetery. Mrs. Howard died Friday, April 30, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. IRVING, June P., Mrs. LCAP 5/2/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. June Pinckley Irving, 82, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in a local hospital. JACKSON, Teretha LCAP 5/2/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Teretha Jackson, 87, will be at 8 p.m. Monday, May 3, in Macedonia Church of God in Christ. The Rev. Charles Mitchell will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday with burial in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6 p.m. Monday in the church. Ms. Jackson died at 11:05 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Vinton, she was a resident of Sulphur for many years. She was a member of Curry Chapel C.M.E. Church, where she was president of the Stewardess Board and worked with the Mission Committee. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Aline P. Williams of Port Arthur, Texas. JAMES, Adlina J. LCAP 5/9/1999 Funeral arrangements for Adlina Jack James, 86, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 7:37 a.m. Saturday in an Oakdale hospital. JAMES, Adlina Jack, Mrs. LCAP 5/10/1999 ELTON -- Funeral services for Mrs. Adlina Jack James, 86, were at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 9, in her residence. Bishop Lovis Simpson officiated. Burial was under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder. Visitation was at 11:30 a.m Sunday at the Lake Charles funeral chapel. She died at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, May 8, in the Oakdale hospital. A native of Opelousas, she lived in Elton most of her life. She was a member of the Holiness Unto the Lord Church and was the mother of the church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Beanna LeDay of Fenton, Mrs. Nora Landry of Lake Charles; two sons, Jasper James and Johnny James, both of Elton; four sisters, Mrs. Rosa Woods of Elton, Mrs. Beluah Francois of Iowa, Mrs. Elrene Jack of Lake Charles and Mrs. Isabella LeDay of Fenton; two brothers, Sidney Jack of Elton and Marshall Jack of Houston; 18 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. JOHNSON, Wilbur LCAP 5/12/1999 WILMINGTON, N.C. -- Funeral services for Wilbur "W.C." Johnson, 56, of Carolina Beach, N.C., were at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, in Andrews Mortuary. The Rev. Bill Walsh officiated. Interment was in Oleander Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Johnson died Saturday, May 8, 1999, in a Durham, N.C. hospital. He was a veteran of the Air Force. He was owner of M and J Chevrolet in DeQuincy and Johnson Investments in Lake Charles and in Wilmington. Survivors include his wife, Yvonne Vidrine Johnson; three daughters, Dana Marie Vaughn of Carolina Beach, N.C., Michelle Johnson of New York, N.Y. and Lauren Shawn Johnson of Apex, N.C.; one brother, Capt. Nathan R. Johnson of Wilmington; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation, 5950 Fairview Road, Charlotte, NC, or to the American Cancer Society, 3131 Wrightsville Ave., Wilmington, NC 28403. JOHNSON, Thelton LCAP 5/2/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Thelton Johnson, 49, will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. He died Thursday in the DeRidder hospital. JOHNSON, Margaret LCAP 5/29/1999 LEBLANC -- Graveside services for Margaret Johnson, 88, of Reeves will be at 9 a.m. today, May 29, in LeBlanc Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Kinder. The Rev. Glen Ducharme will officiate. Mrs. Johnson died at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 1999, in her residence. She was a native of Port Arthur, Texas. She was a member of the Garden Club of Kinder and was a committee member for Reeves High School Padgents. She worked as a Pink Lady at Allen Parish Hospital. She attended Reeves Bible Church. Survivors include her husband, Thad Johnson of Reeves; and two sisters, Dorothy Shelby and Joyce Harvey, both of Golden Meadow. JOHNSON, Rena B. LCAP 5/22/1999 PITKIN -- Funeral services for Rena B. Johnson, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 23, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Revs. John R. Nichols and Arien Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Drakes Fork Cemetery in Cravens under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Johnson died Friday, May 21, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. She was a native of Javes, Miss., and had lived in Pitkin for the past 40 years. She was a retired Pitkin High School cafeteria worker. She was a member of Gravel Hill Baptist Church in Cravens. Survivors include two daughters, Dorris Masar of New Braunfels, Texas, and Brenda McDonald of Pitkin; three sisters, Welma Day, Thelma Johnston and Reba Morris, all of Columbia, Miss.; one brother, Billy Brister of Columbia; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. JOHNSON, Wilbur LCAP 5/12/1999 WILMINGTON, N.C. -- Funeral services for Wilbur "W.C." Johnson, 56, of Carolina Beach, N.C., were at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, in Andrews Mortuary. The Rev. Bill Walsh officiated. Interment was in Oleander Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Johnson died Saturday, May 8, 1999, in a Durham, N.C. hospital. He was a veteran of the Air Force. He was owner of M and J Chevrolet in DeQuincy and Johnson Investments in Lake Charles and in Wilmington. Survivors include his wife, Yvonne Vidrine Johnson; three daughters, Dana Marie Vaughn of Carolina Beach, N.C., Michelle Johnson of New York, N.Y. and Lauren Shawn Johnson of Apex, N.C.; one brother, Capt. Nathan R. Johnson of Wilmington; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation, 5950 Fairview Road, Charlotte, NC, or to the American Cancer Society, 3131 Wrightsville Ave., Wilmington, NC 28403. KEEL, Barney D. LCAP 5/21/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Barney Dennis "B.D." Keel, 69, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 23, in Colonial Funeral Home. The Rev. Richmond Thweatt and Clois Cole will officiate. Burial will be in Old Cypress Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mr. Keel died Thursday, May 20, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. He was the owner of B.D. Keel Construction for 25 years. Survivors include his wife, Nita Keel of DeRidder; two sons, Bradford and Dale Keel, both of DeRidder; three daughters, Debra "Dee" Keel of Burleson, Texas, Debora Loftin of Merryville and Stacie Terral of Nederland, Texas; three brothers, Bennie H., Bruce and Burt Keel, all of DeRidder; one sister, Marcia Kennedy of DeRidder; and seven grandchildren. KETCHUM, Floyd S. LCAP 5/2/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Floyd Stone Ketchum, 72, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 3, in Snider Funeral Home. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery. Mr. Ketchum died Saturday, May 1, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. KNATT, Florence C. LCAP 5/29/1999 Funeral arrangements for Florence Carrier Knatt, 67, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Friday in the Sulphur hospital. KNATT, Florence C., Mrs. LCAP 5/31/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Carrier Knatt, 67, will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, in Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. The Rev. Elmore Garner will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. Tuesday in the church. Mrs. Knatt died Friday, May 28, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Welsh, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Westley Knatt; eight sons, Larry C., Howard O., Keith R. and Andrea K. Knatt, all of Dallas, Texas, Leslie A. Knatt of New York, N.Y. and Don E. Muhammed and Michael H. and Andre D. Knatt, all of Lake Charles; six daughters, Myrna Bryant of Dallas, Florence Howard and Kathy L. Essex, both of Los Angeles, Calif., Dianna L. Knatt and Jearldean Guillory, both of Lake Charles and Lesh A. King of Jacksonville, N.C.; two sisters, Wilma Roberts of Chattanooga, Tenn. and Delma Victorian of Palmdale, Calif.; and 19 grandchildren. KNIGHT, Keith W. LCAP 5/21/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Keith William Knight will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Thursday near Ragley. KNIGHT, Keith W. LCAP 5/22/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Keith W. Knight, 32, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 23, in First Baptist Church. The Revs. Lyndon Longoria and Charles Best will officiate. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery in the Providence Community under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home and from 1:30 p.m. in the church. Mr. Knight died Thursday, May 20, 1999, in DeRidder. He was a lifelong resident of DeRidder. He was a paramedic for Acadian Ambulance Service, a board member for the Louisiana State Fire Chief Association and was the first fire chief of District 1. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Sue Knight of DeRidder; one daughter, Amanda F. LeTendre of DeRidder; one son, Jarred Payton Knight of DeRidder; one brother, Steve Lee Knight of Soldotna, Alaska; one sister, Vester Mae Wood of Rosepine; his parents, Mark and Louise Knight of Rosepine; and one grandchild. LACOUR, Andrew Sr. LCAP 5/2/1999 CLOUTIERVILLE -- Funeral services for Andrew LaCour Sr., 50, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. The Rev. Dan Corkery will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home in Natchitoches. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. Monday with a rosary at 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Mr. LaCour died Friday, April 30, 1999, in a car accident. He was a Vietnam War veteran. Survivors include his wife, Jewel LaCour; two sons, Andrew LaCour Jr. of Manhattan, N.Y., and Alex Drew LaCour of Cloutierville; three brothers, James LaCour of Lake Charles, John David LaCour of Cloutierville and Bernard LaCour of Natchitoches; five sisters, Barbara N. Forsythe of Lake Charles, Charlotte Metoyer and Janie Conant, both of Natchitoches, and Jeannie Rachal and Amelia Morgan, both of Cloutierville; and his parents, David LaCour and Lorenza Lacour, both of Natchitoches. LANDRY, Ellis LCAP 5/2/1999 Funeral services for Ellis Landry, 79, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 3, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Raymond Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8-9:45 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mr. Landry died Wednesday, April 28, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of St. Martinville, he had lived in Lake Charles 50 years and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include two sisters, Elvina LeBlanc and Alice Shaw, both of Lake Charles. LANGLEY, Jason A. LCAP 5/10/1999 Funeral arrangements for Jason A. Langley, 29, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 4:22 p.m. Sunday in a local hospital. LANGLEY, Jason A. LCAP 5/11/1999 Funeral services for Jason Armand Langley, 29, will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mr. Langley died at 4:22 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 1999, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was employed as an electrician at Sulphur Electric and was a member of IBEW 861. He attended LaGrange High School and graduated in 1988 from Piscataway High School in Piscataway N.J. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Roxann Redlich Langley of Lake Charles; one son, Jason Armand Langley II of Lake Charles; two brothers, James Greg Langley of Haleiwa, Hawaii, and Jonathan Langley of Iowa, La.; one sister, Jennifer Langley Behmer of Lake Havasu City, Ariz.; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman L. (Wanda Chaumont) Langley of Iowa, La. LAVELLE, Charles Sr. LCAP 5/22/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Charles Lavelle Sr., 78, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in Lake Charles. LAWRENCE, Harold, Mrs. LCAP 5/30/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Harold (Dorothy Pigford) Lawrence, 77, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 31, in Miguez Funeral Home. Msgr. Vincent A. Sedita will officiate. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. in Mount Olive Cemetery in Pineville. Visitation is 4:30-7 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Lawrence died at 10 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 1999, in a Jennings care facility. A native of Meridian, Miss., and a former resident of the Oakdale/Alexandria area, she had lived in Jennings for 30 years. She was a graduate of Meridian High School, where she was a salutatorian. She served as worthy advisor for the Rainbow Girls and as president of Alexandria's Fire Department Auxiliary. She was an active member of the League of Women Voters of Alexandria, serving in almost every capacity, including two years as a member of the state board. She was a charter member of the Alexandria Genealogical Society and was a charter member and co-organizer of the Jennings Genealogical Society, where she served as president. She was a charter member and past vice regent for the Live Oak Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Jennings, which she helped organize. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. George (Davida) Baker of Atlanta; two sons, Col. Harold Lisso Jr. (ret.) of Ocean Springs, Miss., and Keith Douglas Lawrence of Lake Charles; and six grandchildren. LAWRENCE,Harold, Mrs. LCAP 5/29/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Harold Lisso (Dorothy Pigford) Lawrence, 77, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 31, in Miguez Funeral Home. Monsignor Vincent A. Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Pineville. Visitation will be 4:30-7 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Lawrence died at 10 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 1999, in a Jennings care center. She was a native of Meridian, Miss., a former resident of the Oakdale-Alexandria area and had lived in Jennings for the past 30 years. She graduated as a salutatorian from Meridian High School. She served as a worthy adviser of the Rainbow Girls and as president of the Alexandria Fire Department Auxiliary. She was a member of the Alexandria League of Women Voters and a two-year state board member of the Louisiana League of Women Voters. She was a charter member of the Alexandria Genealogical Society and a charter member, co-organizer and former president of the Jennings Genealogical Society. She was a past vice regent and charter member of the Live Oak Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. George (Davida) Baker of Alexandria; two sons, Retired Col. Harold Lisso Lawrence Jr. of Ocean Springs, Miss., and Keith Douglas Lawrence of Lake Charles; and six grandchildren. LEBLANC, Anthony J. LCAP 5/20/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Anthony J. LeBlanc, 70, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 20, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Istre Cemetery near Morse. Mr. LeBlanc died at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. LEBLEU, Joseph B. LCAP 5/13/1999 Funeral arrangements for Joseph B. LeBleu, 79, of Ragley will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday in his residence. LEJEUNE, Rita Mae LCAP 5/11/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Rita Mae LeJeune, 55, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. LeJeune died at 1:35 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. LEJEUNE infant LCAP 5/12/1999 Graveside services for the infant of Shannon and Heather LeJeune will be at 9 a.m. today, May 12, in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. The infant died Sunday, May 9, 1999, in a local hospital. LEJEUNE infant LCAP 5/12/1999 Graveside services for the infant of Shannon and Heather LeJeune will be at 9 a.m. today, May 12, in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. The infant died Sunday, May 9, 1999, in a local hospital. LEJEUNE, Rita LCAP 5/10/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Rita LeJeune, 55, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 1:35 p.m. Sunday in the Jennings hospital. MANUEL, Ethel L. LCAP 5/31/1999 FENTON -- Funeral services for Ethel Langley "Sister" Manuel, 79, will be at 3 p.m. today, May 31, from St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. The Rev. Augustine Mulanjanany will officiate. Burial will be in LeBlue Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Sunday evening. Mrs. Manuel died at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 29, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of the Kinder area. She was a member of the St. Charles Altar Society and St. Charles Rosary Group. Survivors include two sons, John Albert and Robert Dwayne Manuel, both of Kinder; one daughter, Patricia Castillo of Fenton; two brothers, Stuart Langley of Fenton and Carl Langley of Jennings; three sisters, Viney Keys of Kinder, Martha Moore of Lafayette and Rena Langley of Abbeville; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. MARCEAUX, Thomas J. LCAP 5/13/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Thomas James Marceaux, 72, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 14, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Friday, in the funeral home. Mr. Marceaux died at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, 1999, in a Gueydan care center. He was a native of Gueydan and a resident of Lake Arthur. He was a retired marsh buggy operator. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was a member of VFW Post 3244 and American Legion Post 403. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Maia Marceaux of Eunice; one sister, Mrs. Cheris (Gene) Trahan of Lafayette; two brothers, Bascom Marceaux of Gueydan and John Bill Marceaux of Lake Arthur; and three grandchildren. MARTIN, Ervin source unknown Contributed and annotated by BCelest764@aol.com Age 64, born 1934, Iowa, LA Died May 14, 1999 in the San Joaquin Hospital, Stockton California Stockton, Ca. Funeral services for Ervin Martin, 64, 2423 East Seventh Street, Stockton, California, will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 21, in Thompson Memorial Chapel, Stockton, Calif. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 20, 1999, in the Memorial Chapel. Rev. Jessie Walker will officiate, and burial will be in the Stockton Rural Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mr. Martin died Friday, May 14, 1999, in a local Stockton hospital. Mr. Martin was a native of Iowa where he attended school, and had lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico, from 1948 to 1952. He moved to Lake Charles in 1952 before locating in that year to Stockton. He retired from John Mansville Corp., and was a California licensed Used Car dealer. He previously worked for Swift Meat Packing Corp., Greyhound Bus Corp., and was a member of the Stockton Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Maxine Martin of Stockton; two daughters, Krissandra Martin of Stockton, Eleanora Louise Mahome of San Lendro, Calif.; two brothers, Alfred and Herbert Martin of Stockton; two sisters, Lillian Walker of Stockton, and Ola Mae Tezeno, of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; one great grandchild MCCULLOUGH, Monroe LCAP 5/25/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Monroe McCullough, 86, of Pitkin, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Monday in a Rosepine care center. MELOTT, Walter H. LCAP 5/29/1999 Graveside services for Walter H. Melott, 78, were held Friday, May 28, in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Melott died at 1:30 a.m. Friday, May 28, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Chillicothe, Ohio, and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 53 years. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II. He retired from Christus St. Patrick Hospital as a maintenance worker. Survivors include his wife, Eva Olmsted Melott of Lake Charles; one son, James Michael Melott of Houston; three daughters, Jane Rathburn of DeRidder, Judy Newman of Moss Bluff and Cheryl Cathriner of Hemphill, Texas; two brothers; four sisters; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. MILLER, Elza L., Mrs. LCAP 5/30/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Elza Leger Miller, 98, of Oak Grove will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May 31, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Wallace Primeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Miller died at 8:55 a.m. Saturday, May 29, in a local hospital. A native of Kaplan, she had lived in Cameron Parish for most of her life. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy Miller Beck of Flatonia, Texas, and Helen Miller Dupuy of Alexandria; one son, Kenneth Miller of Port Arthur, Texas; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Oak Grove Baptist Church in Grand Chenier. MILLER, Clifford LCAP 5/1/1999 Funeral arrangements for Clifford Miller, 85, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. MILLER, Clifford C. LCAP 5/2/1999 Funeral services for Clifford Carey Miller, 85, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 3, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Baptist Pilgrim Rest Academy Church Cemetery in Eunice, with committal services at 1 p.m. Monday. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Miller died at 8:25 a.m. Friday, April 30, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Eunice. He was a rice farmer before joining the Army during World War II. He served as an Army medic and saw action in the Battle of the Bulge while serving in Belgium. He worked as a delivery man for Standard Coffee Co. for many years in Cameron and Calcasieu parishes. After retiring, he worked as a security guard at Olin Corp. and St. Patrick Hospital. He was a member of South Lake Charles Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Juanetta Kelly Miller; and one son, Clark Miller of Houston. MINK, Billy LCAP 5/13/1999 LEANDER -- Funeral arrangements for Billy Mink, 65, of Leander will be announced by Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. He died Wednesday in his residence. MITCHELL, Louise, Mrs. LCAP 5/20/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Louise Mitchell, 77, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died Wednesday in the Sulphur hospital. MITCHELL, Louise L., Mrs. LCAP 5/21/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Mrs. Louise ''Poon'' Lassien Mitchell, 77, of 1001 Elm St. will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 22, in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in the Benevolent Cemetery in Vinton under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mrs. Mitchell died at 11:47 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of St. Martinville, she lived in Vinton for a number of years before moving to Sulphur. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church where she was a member of the St. Peter Claver Ladies Ausiliary Court 108. Survivors are her husband, Wallace Mitchell of Sulphur; three daughters, Carolyn Avery of Sulphur and Ella Peters and Emma McCullough, both of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. MOORE, George , Rev. LCAP 5/9/1999 Funeral arrangements for the Rev. George Moore, 74, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 9:20 a.m. Friday in a Welsh care center. MOUHOT, Herbert D. LCAP 5/13/1999 Funeral services for Herbert D. Mouhot, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 14, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. David Whitlock will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-noon Friday, in the funeral home, and from 1 p.m. in the church. Mr. Mouhot died at 9:25 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was owner and operator of Mouhot's Garage for more than 40 years. He was a 50-year member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Jo P. Caston Mouhot; three sons, Lon D. Mouhot of Baton Rouge, Edward C. Mouhot of Lake Charles and Raybon D. Mouhot of Dallas; two daughters, Sherilyn A. Byers of Oklahoma City, Okla. and Lita J. Knotts of Jacksonville, Fla.; one brother, W.C. Mouhot of Milam, Texas; 21 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. NONETTE, Alberta M. LCAP 5/10/1999 Funeral arrangements for Alberta M. Nonette, 60, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. NONETTE, Alberta M. LCAP 5/11/1999 Funeral services for Alberta M. Nonette, 60, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, in Mill Street Church of Christ. The Rev. C.E. Gaines will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Nonette died Saturday, May 8, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Jennings, she had lived in Lake Charles for most of her n life. She was a member of Mill Street Church of Christ. Survivors include one daughter, Tracy Clark of Lake Charles; two brothers, Albert Nonette and Kelly Nonette Jr., both of Beaumont, Texas; two sister, Lula and Joann Nonette, both of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. O'CONOR, Edward B. LCAP 5/25/1999 Funeral services for Edward B. "Ted" O'Conor, 80, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, in University United Methodist Church. The Rev. Tom Howe will officiate. Masonic graveside services will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. -noon Wednesday in the funeral home, and from 1 p.m. in the church. Mr. O'Conor died at 2:51 p.m. Sunday, May 23, 1999, in his residence. A native of Seekonk, Mass., he had lived in Lake Charles since 1945. He was a World War II veteran serving in the Army Air Corps. He was principal at Kaufman and Prien Lake elementary schools, and retired from the Calcasieu Parish School Board. He was a member of the Louisiana State and Calcasieu Parish Retired Teachers Associations. He was a 50-year member of Masonic Lodge 165 in Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Helen T. Wilder O'Conor; one son, Thomas E. O'Conor of Marshall, Texas; two stepsons, E.C. and John Wilder, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Joe O'Conor of Florahome, Fla.; two grandchildren; and four step grandchildren. O'ROURKE, Hilda M. LCAP 5/9/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Hilda Mae Abshire O'Rourke, 62, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May 10, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Bourque will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Gardens under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles. Visitation is from 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. O'Rourke died at 12:12 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Crowley, she lived in Westlake for the past 31 years. She was a graduate of Crowley High School. She was a longtime member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Anthony "Tony" O'Rourke; three daughters, Vicky Fogleman and Trina Jackson, both of Westlake and Lisa Miller of Pearland, Texas; one brother, Robert Abshire of Westlake; one sister, Mrs. Velma Ellis of Westlake; and six grandchildren. OWENS, Linda S., Mrs. LCAP 5/12/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Linda Susan Owens, 46, of Frierson, will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery in Pickering. Mrs. Owens died Tuesday, May 11, 1999, in her residence. OWENS, Linda S., Mrs. LCAP 5/12/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Linda Susan Owens, 46, of Frierson, will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery in Pickering. Mrs. Owens died Tuesday, May 11, 1999, in her residence. PARENT, Sheila F. LCAP 5/11/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Sheila Fontenot Parent, 48, of Oklahoma City, Okla., will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Sunday in an Oklahoma hospital. PEACE, Gerald M. LCAP 5/20/1999 Graveside services for Gerald M. Peace, 75, formerly of Leesville will be at 4 p.m. Friday, May 21, in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. The Rev. Eugene Kohlbecker will officiate. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and 8-11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mr. Peace died Wednesday, May 19, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Haynesville. He was an Army veteran of World War II, having served in the infantry. He was active in banking, serving throughout Louisiana and Arkansas. After his retirement, he was president and CEO of Merchants and Farmers Bank in Leesville. Survivors include his wife, Penny Peace; three daughters, Vicki Green of Leesville and Gerolyn Davis and Louan Loverich, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Geraldine Loper of Magnolia, Ark.; and five grandchildren. PERKINS, Stanley LCAP 5/13/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Stanley Perkins, 74, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a Lake Charles hospital. PETERSON, Artimese M. LCAP 5/1/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Artimese M. Peterson, 86, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 2, in Bible Baptist Church. The Rev. John Guillott will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m today in the funeral home and from 12:30 p.m. Sunday in the church. Mrs. Peterson died Thursday, April 29, 1999, in the DeQuincy hospital. She was a native of Bluett and had lived most of her life in DeQuincy. She was a homemaker and worked as a clerk for various DeQuincy businesses over the years. Survivors include one daughter, Jeanette Peterson of DeQuincy; two sons, Milton C. Peterson and Samuel L. Peterson, both of DeQuincy; one brother, James Allen Mazilly of Baton Rouge; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or charity of choice, the family said. PINDER, Noah D. LCAP 5/9/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Noah D. Pinder, 83, of Fannette, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 9, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Earl Andrews will officiate. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Pinder died Friday, May 7, 1999, in a Beaumont, Texas, hospital. A native of DeQuincy, he lived the past 15 years in Fannette. He was an Army veteran serving in World War II for which he received a victory medal. He was a welder for Livingston Shipyard in Orange, Texas, retiring in 1978, and a former employee of Newport Industries of DeQuincy. He was a member of Fannette Gospel Tabernacle. Survivors include one daughter, Iris "Spanky" Richard of Winnie, Texas; two stepsons, Wilbur and Doyle Ray Pinder, both of Fannette; one stepdaughter, Dorothy Hardy of Fannette; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. PIPPIN, Leslie LCAP 5/21/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Leslie Pippin will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. He died at 12:30 p.m. Thursday. PIPPIN, Leslie E. LCAP 5/22/1999 KNIGHT COMMUNITY -- Funeral services for Leslie E. Pippin, 53, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 22, in Mount Carmel Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hinson Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Pippin died Thursday, May 20, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. PRATHER, Aaron M. LCAP 5/22/1999 Funeral arrangements for Aaron M. Prather, 90, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Friday in Lake Charles. PRICE, Marshall LCAP 5/21/1999 Funeral services for Marshall Price, 54, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 22, in New Light Baptist Church. The Rev. Isiah Thibodeaux 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. Mr. Price died Thursday, May 13, 1999. He was a native of Vinton and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He worked for Lake Charles Carbon for 25 years and was a member of the Fire Brigade. He was a member of New Light Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Joan Malvo Price of Lake Charles; one son, Sgt. Marshall Wayne Price of Killeen, Texas; his mother, Genevieve Williams of Sulphur; and two grandchildren. RADFORD, Madge M. LCAP 5/22/1999 Graveside services for Madge Modena Radford, 89, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 22, in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. Radford died at 4:45 a.m. Friday, May 21, 1999, in a local care center. RAMUAR,Lilly P., Mrs. LCAP 5/11/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Lilly P. Hickman Ramuar, 72, will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Jennings. Mrs. Ramuar died t 10 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Jennings and resident of Lake Charles for the past 40 years. She retired from Pitt Grill in Lake Charles as a cook. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include five daughters, Ann Bourque, Debra Miller and Sheila Abshire, all of Lake Charles, Sharon Skero of Westlake and Judy Lowery of Carlyss; one son, Ronnie Ramuar of Lake Charles; one sister, Lillian Treadway of Westlake; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. REED, Cynthia G. LCAP 5/2/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Cynthia Gail Reed, 34, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 3, in First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Calvary Mausoleum under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Reed died at 9:16 p.m. Friday, April 30, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. REEVES infant LCAP 5/20/1999 MERRYVILLE JUNCTION -- Graveside services for the infant of Michael and Tammy Reeves of Merryville will be at 10 a.m. today, May 20, in Cannon Cemetery in Merryville Junction under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder.. The infant died Wednesday, May 19, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. REYNOLDS, Ernestine L. LCAP 5/11/1999 HORNBECK -- Funeral services for Ernestine Lavada Reynolds, 61, will be at 10 a.m. today, May 11, in Prewitt's Chapel Baptist Church under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Burial will be in Cave Springs Cemetery in Alton, Mo. Mrs. Reynolds died Sunday, May 9, 1999, in Leesville. RHODES,Amelia M.,Mrs. LCAP 5/25/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Amelia May Rhodes, 76, will be at 10 a.m. today, May 25, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Orange Grove/Graceland Cemetery. Mrs. Rhodes died Monday, May 24, 1999, in a local care center. RICHARDS, Peter E. Sr. LCAP 5/21/1999 Funeral services for Peter E. Richards Sr., 68, of Empire, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 22, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Thomas Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m Saturday. Mr. Richards died Friday, May 14, 1999, in Port Sulphur. He was a native of Melville and a former resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include five sons, Edward McCall Richard, Peter Richard Jr., Glenn Dale Richard and John Richard, all of Lake Charles, and Donald Reed Richard of Beaumont, Texas; five daughters, Natalie Celestine, Annetta Dumas and Linda Mayo, all of Lake Charles, Judith Ann LeDay of Houston and Etta Marle Pelican of Dallas; four brothers, Walter, Ivory, Chester and Willis Richard, all of Lake Charles; one sister, Elizabeth Richard of Lake Charles; 47 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. RICHARDS, Peter E. LCAP 5/20/1999 Funeral arrangements for Peter E. Richards, 68, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in Port Sulphur. RINZLER, David LCAP 5/11/1999 Graveside services for David Rinzler, 79, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, in Big Lake Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from noon Wednesday in the funeral home. Mr. Rinzler died Monday, May 3, 1999. Survivors include one son, Marcel Rinzler; three daughters, Mary Adler, Dorothy Rosenblum and Desiree Banton; one brother, Milt Rinzler; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. RINZLER, David LCAP 5/12/1999 BIG LAKE -- Graveside services for David Rinzler, 79, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 12, in Big Lake Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Mr. Rinzler died Monday, May 3, 1999. He was a retired lieutenant colonel in the Air Force with 26 years of service. He was a member of the Jewish National Fund and Temple Isaiah. He was a member of the VFW and Lions Club. He was credit manager for Bank of America and J.C. Penney. Survivors include one son, Marcel Rinzler; three daughters, Mary Adler, Dorothy Rosenblum and Desiree Banton; one brother, Milt Rinzler; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Jewish National Fund, the family said. RINZLER, David LCAP 5/12/1999 BIG LAKE -- Graveside services for David Rinzler, 79, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 12, in Big Lake Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Mr. Rinzler died Monday, May 3, 1999. He was a retired lieutenant colonel in the Air Force with 26 years of service. He was a member of the Jewish National Fund and Temple Isaiah. He was a member of the VFW and Lions Club. He was credit manager for Bank of America and J.C. Penney. Survivors include one son, Marcel Rinzler; three daughters, Mary Adler, Dorothy Rosenblum and Desiree Banton; one brother, Milt Rinzler; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Jewish National Fund, the family said. ROMERO, Dorothy J. LCAP 5/21/1999 EVANGELINE -- Funeral services for Dorothy Jean Gatte Romero will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 22, in Miller French Baptist Church near Evangeline. Burial will be in Gatte Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Mrs. Romero died at 1:25 a.m. Thursday, May 20, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. ROY, Milton P. LCAP 5/12/1999 Funeral services for Milton P. Roy, 73, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 13, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Eddie Simmons will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Roy died at 12:07 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lafayette, he lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Marine Corps as a corporal. He participated in the battles of Okinawa and Saipan and the occupation of Japan. He retired as a supervisor for Industrial Construction Co. He worked for T. Miller and Sons Construction for many years. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Aron Roy; four daughters, Linda Moreno, Ella Jo Hymel, Pat Schooler and Susan Meche, all of Lake Charles; one brother, Anthony Roy of Iowa, La.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. ROY, Milton P. LCAP 5/12/1999 Funeral services for Milton P. Roy, 73, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 13, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Eddie Simmons will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Roy died at 12:07 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lafayette, he lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Marine Corps as a corporal. He participated in the battles of Okinawa and Saipan and the occupation of Japan. He retired as a supervisor for Industrial Construction Co. He worked for T. Miller and Sons Construction for many years. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Aron Roy; four daughters, Linda Moreno, Ella Jo Hymel, Pat Schooler and Susan Meche, all of Lake Charles; one brother, Anthony Roy of Iowa, La.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. SALE, Ann Olene C. LCAP 5/1/1999 DALLAS -- Funeral services for Ann Olene Covington Sale, 55, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, May 3, in Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home. The Rev. Wally Chappell will officiate. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Sunday. Mrs. Sale died Wednesday, April 28, 1999. She was a native of Sulphur, a resident of Dallas and had lived in Shreveport. She graduated from Centenary College in 1965. While there, she was elected Centenary Lady and Queen of Mardi Gras. She also served as president of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and vice president of the student senate. She served on the Pan-Hellenic Council, Cencoe and was the recipient of the Ray Williams award for Maroon Jackets. In 1970, she was elected to the Centenary College Board of Trustees and served several terms. She founded Exclusive Travel Designs in Dallas in 1991. She was active in the Junior League of Shreveport and was one of the founding volunteers of the Red River Revel Arts Festival and the Rutherford House. She was an active fund-raiser for Centenary College, the Shreveport Symphony, the Jaycees, the Dallas Museum of Art and Southfield School. She was instrumental in securing donated trips for charity events such as the Beaux Arts Ball, the Crystal Charity Ball and Christmas in the Sky. Survivors include her husband, Jim S. Sale of Dallas; two daughters, Marjorie Querbes Briley and Elizabeth Querbes Andreeff; two stepdaughters, Felicity Sale and Lisa Holderman; five stepsons, John Sale, Jess Sale, John Holderman, Jim Sale and Jeff Sale; and five grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Highland Park United Methodist Church Outreach Summer Camping Program, the Baylor Health Care System Foundation for the Rehabilitation Hospital, to Parkland Memorial Hospital, the Centenary College for the International Traveling Fund, Southfield School in Shreveport or to the Ann Olene C. Sale Advised Fund at the Community Foundation for Shreveport-Bossier, the family said. SALE, Ann Olene C. LCAP 5/2/1999 DALLAS -- Funeral services for Ann Olene Covington Sale, 55, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, May 3, in Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home. The Rev. Wally Chappell will officiate. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. today, May 2. Mrs. Sale died Wednesday, April 28, 1999. She was a native of Sulphur, was a resident of Dallas and had lived in Shreveport. She graduated from Centenary College in 1965. While there, she was elected Centenary Lady and Queen of Mardi Gras. She also served as president of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and vice president of the student senate. She served on the Pan-Hellenic Council, Cencoe and was the recipient of the Ray Williams award for Maroon Jackets. In 1970, she was elected to the Centenary College Board of Trustees and served several terms. She founded Exclusive Travel Designs in Dallas in 1991. She was active in the Junior League of Shreveport and was one of the founding volunteers of the Red River Revel Arts Festival and the Rutherford House. She was an active fund-raiser for Centenary College, the Shreveport Symphony, the Jaycees, the Dallas Museum of Art and Southfield School. She was instrumental in securing donated trips for charity events such as the Beaux Arts Ball, the Crystal Charity Ball and Christmas in the Sky. Survivors include her husband, Jim S. Sale of Dallas; two daughters, Marjorie Querbes Briley and Elizabeth Querbes Andreeff; two stepdaughters, Felicity Sale and Lisa Holderman; five stepsons, John Sale, Jess Sale, John Holderman, Jim Sale and Jeff Sale; and five grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Highland Park United Methodist Church Outreach Summer Camping Program, the Baylor Health Care System Foundation for the Rehabilitation Hospital, to Parkland Memorial Hospital, the Centenary College for the International Traveling Fund, Southfield School in Shreveport or to the Ann Olene C. Sale Advised Fund at the Community Foundation for Shreveport-Bossier, the family said. SCOTT, Herman W. Sr. LCAP 5/21/1999 FENTON -- Funeral services for Herman Wayne "Soul Burner" Scott Sr., 44, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 22, in Greater St. Joseph Baptist Church. The Revs. Matthew P. Kelso and Griffin Keyes will officiate. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Scott died at 10:25 a.m. Tuesday, May 18, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Welsh and a resident of Fenton. He worked at the Conoco refinery for 18 years. He was a member of Greater St. Joseph Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Linda Jean Goodly Scott of Fenton; one daughter, Theresa Elizabeth Scott of Lake Charles; two sons, Herman Wayne Scott Jr. and Christopher Darnell Scott, both of Fenton; three brothers, Raymond Scott of Kinder, Vincent Scott of Fenton and Wilfred Scott of Lake Charles; six sisters, Diana Alfred of Fenton, Frieda Lewis of Hesperia, Calif., Alma Jane Boese of Lake Charles, Juanita Alfred and Annie Lee Keyes, both of Beaumont, Texas, and Dorothy Louise Francis of Houston; and one grandchild. SHAW, Garland C. LCAP 5/2/1999 EVANS -- Funeral services for Garland Calvin Shaw, 89, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 3, in the Congregational Methodist Church. Burial will be in Evans Community Cemetery. He died at 4 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 1999, in his Evans residence. SIGLER, Meldris G. LCAP 5/9/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Meldris G. Sigler, 65, of LaCamp, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Saturday in an Alexandria hospital. SIGLER, Meldris G. LCAP 5/10/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Meldris Glen Bell Sigler, 65, of LaCamp, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery in Pickering. Mr. Sigler died Saturday, May 8, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. STAINBACK, James E. LCAP 5/25/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for James Eugene Stainback, 67, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Monday in the Oakdale hospital. STARK,Anna M., Mrs. LCAP 5/25/1999 CROWLEY -- Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Mae Stark, 80, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 25, in Duhon Funeral Home. Brother Lloyd Singley will officiate. Burial will be in Maxie Cemetery in Maxie. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Stark died at 3:45 a.m. Monday, May 24, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Wanda Armentor of Lake Charles; one sister, Sue Matte of Crowley; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. STEEN, Arvin M. LCAP 5/22/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Arvin M. "Toby" Steen, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 23, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Richard Hoffpauir will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Steen died Thursday, May 20, 1999, in Sulphur. He was a native of Clinton, Minn., and a resident of Sulphur. He served in World War II as a private first class. He was a member of the American Legion, the VFW and Cooties. He was a member of Henning Memorial United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Lena Joyce McCoy Steen of Sulphur; one son, Martin Delbert Steen of Allen, Texas; one daughter, Charlotte Olene Steen Boudreaux of Sulphur; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. STEPHENS, Gloria, Mrs. LCAP 5/30/1999 PITKIN -- Funeral services for Mrs. Gloria "Tootsie" Stephens, 70, will be at 3 p.m. today, May 30, in Mount Olive Baptist Church of Pitkin. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Stevens died Friday, May 28, 1999, in her residence. STEPHENS, Gloria LCAP 5/29/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Gloria "Tootsie" Stephens will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Friday in her residence. SUAREZ, Willie LCAP 5/25/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Willie Suarez, 65, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 25, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. He died Monday, May 24, 1999, in Lake Charles. TAYLOR, Isiah S. LCAP 5/20/1999 SULPHUR -- Graveside services for Isiah Sage Taylor, infant son of Loraine Sue Taylor and Craig Rogers, both of Lake Charles, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 21, in Roselawn Cemetery of Sulphur under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Tuesday, May 18, 1999, in Lake Charles. Additional survivors include his stepfather, Michael Brandon Cooley of Sulphur; one sister, Breana Sue Cooley of Lake Charles; maternal grandparents, Loretta Taylor of Lafayette and Gary Taylor of New Orleans; maternal step-grandmother, Tammy Hardy of Sulphur; and paternal grandparents, Judith Trahan and Ray Bass Sr., both of Sulphur. THIBODEAUX, Winston LCAP 5/25/1999 Funeral services for Winston Thibodeaux, 84, will be at 1 p.m. today, May 25, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Daniel Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-12:40 p.m., with a rosary at 11:30 a.m., in the funeral home. Mr. Thibodeaux died Friday, May 21, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Mallet, he lived in Lake Charles most of his life. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lucy H. Thibodeaux; one son, Marion Thibodeaux of Detroit; three daughters, Mrs. Timmy Pierce of Lake Charles and Mrs. Priscilla Thierry and Mrs. Bellena Guillory, both of Lawtell; five brothers, Archie, Nelton and Nelson Thibodeaux, all of Beaumont, Texas, Goldman Thibodeaux of Lawtell and Howard Thibodeaux of Basile; one sister, Ora Thibodeaux of Lawtell; and 14 grandchildren. THIBODEAUX, Winston LCAP 5/22/1999 Funeral arrangements for Winston Thibodeaux, 84, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. TRAHAN, Adam LCAP 5/20/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Adam Trahan, 69, of Vinton will be at 5 p.m. today, May 20, in Robison Funeral Home. Mr. Trahan died at 6:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, 1999, in his residence. TRAHAN, Jeannette M. LCAP 5/13/1999 JOHNSON BAYOU -- Funeral services for Jeannette Marie Trahan, 70, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 14, in Johnson Bayou United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. Loren Burnett and Charles Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Head of the Hollow Cemetery in Johnson Bayou under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Trahan died Tuesday, May 11, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A lifelong resident of Johnson Bayou, she was a member of Johnson Bayou United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include seven sons, Ernest, Hubert, Leroy, V.L., Ervin, Eldaw and Tommy Trahan, all of Johnson Bayou; three daughters, Katherine Hebert of Cameron, Lily Trahan of Johnson Bayou and Gertie Doucet of Jennings; four brothers, Shirley, Joseph, Lloyd and Ray Badon, all of Johnson Bayou; five sisters, Irene Trahan of Johnson Bayou, Barbara Landry of Cameron, Stella Stutes of Erath, and Evelyn Cormier and Alice Mae Broussard, both of Lake Charles; 37 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren. TUCKER, Pernemia, Mrs. LCAP 5/10/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Pernemia Tucker, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, and from 11 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Tucker died at 11:10 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Pine Bluff, Ark., she had lived in Lake Charles for the past 46 years. She was a 1929 graduate of Beaumont High School. She was employed by the Calcasieu Parish Library for 10 years. She was a past worthy matron of Calcasieu Chapter 164, Order of the Eastern Star and past grand representative for the Order of the Eastern Star for the state of Idaho. She was a longtime member of the Review Club, past president of the Robert E. Lee Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy and past president of the Enterprise Club, the Southwest Louisiana Historical Society, the Gingham Ladies and the Friends of McNeese State University Library. She was past president of the Toastmistress. She was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist. She was also a member of the Adams Creel Circle at the University United Methodist Church and a Prayer and Praise Bible Study. Survivors include three sons, Dr. Archie McDonald of Nacogdoches, Texas, George Tucker of Newberg, Ore., and John D. Tucker of Silsbee, Texas; one daughter, Nancy Cole of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Masonic Children's Home or to the Imperial Calcasieu Museum, the family said. TURNER, Vonnie Belle LCAP 5/20/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Vonnie Belle Turner, 68, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 21, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hinson Cemetery in Knight Community. She died at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, 1999, in the Leesville hospital. TURNER, Robert Sr. LCAP 5/29/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Robert L. "R.L." Turner Sr., 83, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 29, in Oakdale Bible Baptist Church. The Rev. Edward Basco will officiate. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-10 a.m. in the funeral home and from noon in the church. Mr. Turner died Thursday, May 27, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. He was a native and resident of Oakdale and a former resident of Sulphur. He retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. He was a member of Oakdale Bible Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Pearl Johnson of Oakdale; five daughters, Mrs. Jimmy (JoAnn Turner) Cuado of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Mrs. Hershel (Barbara Turner) Pettypool of Houston, Mrs. Rodney (Betty Turner) O'Quain and Mrs. Michael (Janell Turner) Suydam, both of Topsy, and Mrs. Ronald (Sandra Turner) Suydam of Jennings; two sisters, Mrs. Joe (Margie Nell Turner) O'Banion and Yvonne Turner, both of Oakdale; two brothers, Jack Turner and Alton Turner, both of Sulphur; 27 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. VAUSSINE, Cecile LCAP 5/13/1999 CARLYSS -- Funeral services for Cecile Vaussine, 94, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 14, from St. Theresa Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Shea will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. today, with a rosary at 8 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mrs. Vaussine died Wednesday, May 12, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. She was a native of Mermentau Cove and had lived in Sulphur for more than 60 years. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Edward Vaussine of Kinder and Roy Vaussine of Sulphur; four daughters, Leona Peveto of Carlyss, Joyce Gray and Bernice Davis, both of Sulphur, and Theresa Dunnam of Forsyth, Mo.; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Theresa Building Fund of the charity of one's choice, the family said. VICTORIAN, Ida M. LCAP 5/25/1999 Funeral services for Ida Mae Victorian, 72, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Revs. Raymond Jones and Whitney Harris will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 9-10:45 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mrs. Victorian died Sunday, May 23, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include two sons, Donald Ray Victorian of Hammond and Charles Ray Victorian of Lake Charles; two daughters, Ophelia V. Caesar of Lake Charles and Ellen Dora Dixon of DeQuincy; three brothers, Mervin and Wilford Guillory, both of Lake Charles, and Murphy Guillory of Oberlin; five sisters, Annie Mae Bracy of Oberlin, Sile Marie Green of Oakdale, Annie Bell Fontenot and Jennie Lee Simon, both of Beaumont, Texas, and Lorena January of Lake Charles; her mother, Ophelia Lavan of Lake Charles; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. VICTORIAN, Earline L. LCAP 5/31/1999 Funeral arrangements for Earline L. Victorian, 73, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died at 9:38 p.m. Saturday in a local hospital. WALTHER, George B. Jr. LCAP 5/2/1999 TEMPLE, Texas -- Graveside services for George Batey Walther Jr., 84, will be at 4 p.m. Monday, May 3, at Graceland, Orange Grove Cemetery, under direction of Wade Funeral Home of Hubbard, Texas. The Rev. David Whitlock will officiate. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Monday following the service at First Baptist Church Family Ministry Center in Lake Charles. Mr. Walther died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, in a Temple care center. A native of Gibson, he graduated from St. James High School and earned a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from LSU. He spent most of his adult life in Lake Charles and retired after a 36-year career as Chief Design Engineer and Manager of Product Engineering for the Cities Service Co. He moved to Temple in 1995. He was past president of the Louisiana Engineering Society, a member of the prestigious American National Standards Institute, past district governor of the Lions Club, and held various offices in both the state and national Airstream Club. He was a longtime active member and officer of First United Methodist Church, and later of First Baptist Church. In Temple he joined Canyon Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ethel Jane "Eppie" Walther, one son, Dr. George Howard Walther of Temple; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211, the family said. WILLIAMSON, William Jr. LCAP 5/1/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for William "Wild Bill" Williamson, Jr., 46, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Randall Chesson will officiate. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Williamson died Friday, April 30, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Holbrook, Mass., he lived in the Westlake area for 21 years. He was a graduate of Bridgewater State College in Bridgewater, Mass. He was a member of the Harley Owners' Group, ABATE of Lake Charles and the Methodist faith. Survivors include his wife, Lynda S. Williamson; two sons, Casey B. Williamson and Rory Isaac Williamson, both of Westlake; one sister, Jan Williamson of Center Harbour, N.H.; and his parents, Mrs. Jennie Barsella and William C. Williamson Sr., both of Holbrook. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice, the family said. YOUNG, Michael J. LCAP 5/20/1999 MALLET -- Funeral services for Michael Joseph Young, 29, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 22, from St. Ann Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery in Frilot Cove under the direction of Williams Funeral Home. Mr. Young died Saturday, May 15, 1999, in a New Orleans hospital. ADDISON, Ricky Sr. LCAP 5/14/1999 Funeral services for Ricky "Rick" Addison Sr., 39, will be at 7 p.m. today, May 14, in Cathedral of Faith. The Rev. H. Arvie will officiate. Dismissal will be at 8:30 a.m. a.m. Saturday, with burial in the Jenkins Family Cemetery in Basile under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. in the church. Mr. Addison died at 6 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Houston, he lived most of his life in Lake Charles before moving to Newport News, Va., where he worked as a welder. He was an Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Rivers Addison; one son, Ricky Addison Jr. of Newport News; two daughters, Kori Malbroux and Tonya Steward, both of Lake Charles; three brothers, John Addison Jr. of Lake Charles, Roderick Addison of Austin, Texas, and Michael Addison of Anchorage, Alaska; two sisters, Donelle Valyon and Jacqueline Addison, both of Lake Charles; his mother, Tessie Jenkins Addison of Lake Charles; and his father, John Addison Sr. of Lake Charles. ARVIE, M. Helen LCAP 5/14/1999 VILLE PLATTE -- Funeral services for M. Helen Arvie, 44, of Lake Charles, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 15, in Antioch Baptist Church. The Rev. Jimmy Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. A wake will be 6-9 p.m. today in Zion Tabernacle in Lake Charles. Mrs. Arvie died Tuesday, May 11, 1999, in a New Orleans hospital. Survivors include three sons, Snapper Arvie and Sharwayne Arvie, both of Lake Charles, and Graigo Arvie of Ville Platte; four brothers, Rayford Arvie of Kinder and Carlton Arvie, Rolton Arvie and Wilven Arvie, all of Ville Platte; seven sisters, Rella Smith and Brenda Arvie, both of Houston, Sherry Arvie of New Orleans and Theresa Arvie, Sandra Arvie, Lula Arvie and Delores Arvie, all of Ville Platte, her father, Cleven Arvie of Ville Platte; and two grandchildren. BLAIR, Ramon LCAP 5/14/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Ramon ''Raymond'' Blair, 52, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 15, in the Union Mission Baptist Church. The Rev. Gerald W. Perkins will officiate. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Blair died at 4:20 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Aliceville, Ala., he had lived in Jennings 33 years. He was a member of the Union Mission Baptist Church. He was employed as a linemen for Gulf States Utilities for 24 years. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Joann Tizeno Blair; two daughters, Mallory Blair of Jennings and Sondra Blair of Jackson, Miss.; five sisters, Bertha Blair and Cheryl Blair, both of Aliceville, Lottie Fields and Ruby Speight, both of Livingston, Ala., and Glenn Farrow of Michigan City, Ind.; one brother, Booker Blair of Aliceville; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.B. Blair of Aliceville; and one grandson. DOUCET, Albert LCAP 5/14/1999 Funeral services for Albert Doucet, 52, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. David Whitlock will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mr. Doucet died at 11:35 a.m. Thursday, May 13, 1999, in his residence. A native of Ville Platte and a resident of Lake Charles for most of his life, he was a graduate of LaGrange High School and attended McNeese State University on a football scholarship. He was the first Parade All-American High School Player chosen by Parade magazine. He was a car salesman and owned and operated Hugo's Used Car Sales in Lake Charles. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Millie Phillips Doucet of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mrs. Michelle Doucet Broussard of Moss Blluff; three sisters, Brenda Hamolka and Bernita Thibeaux, both of Lake Charles, and Gwen Morrison of Westlake; his mother, Roseamae Dardeau Doucet of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. FOREMAN, Cecil Jr. LCAP 5/14/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Cecil R. Foreman Jr., 85, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Friday, May 7, in the Tomball, Texas, hospital. JOHNSON, Alton R. LCAP 5/14/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Alton R. "Happy" Johnson, 75, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 14, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Flactor Cemetery in Hicks under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Johnson died Wednesday, May 12, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. LEBLEU, Joseph B. LCAP 5/14/1999 RAGLEY -- Funeral services for Joseph B. LeBleu, 79, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 15, from St. Pius X Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Blumn will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery in Chloe under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Mr. LeBleu died at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, 1999, in his residence. He was a native of LeBleu Settlement and had lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a roofer and a painter and worked at the Port of Lake Charles as a longshoreman for 27 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Cajun French Music Association. He was a 20-year member of St. Pius X Catholic Church and served as a church usher. Survivors include his wife, Mary L. LeBleu of Ragley; four sons, Dan H. LeBleu of Sulphur, Allen Roy LeBleu of El Cajon, Calif., Tim LeBleu of Sweetlake and Larry James LeBleu of Ocean Springs, Miss.; two daughters, Carol Lonidier of Mesquite, Texas, and Mary LeBleu Blevins of Combine, Texas; one sister, Edith LeBrun of LeBleu Settlement; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. LEDOUX, Retha ,Mrs. LCAP 5/14/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Retha LeDoux, 83, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a Lake Charles hospital. MINK, Billy LCAP 5/14/1999 HINESTON -- Funeral services for Billy Mink, 65, will be at 11 a.m. today, May 14, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lacamp Pentecostal Cemetery in Lacamp. Mr. Mink died Wednesday, May 12, 1999, in his residence. MOORE, George, Rev. LCAP 5/14/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for the Rev. George Moore, 74, will be at 1 p./m. Saturday, May 15, in the New Jeruselum Baptist Church. The Rev. Nathan Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in East Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. The Rev. Moore died at 9:20 a.m. Friday, May 7, 1999, in a local care center. A native of Many, he had lived in DeRidder for a number of years before moving to Welsh. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theatre. He was a retired minister and had founded and pastored churches in Newton, Texas. He was a retired truck driver, and had been honored for his driving record. He was a member of the VFW Post 3619 in DeRidder. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Uffa Mae Wilson Moore of Lake Charles; three daughters, Diana Gray of Jennings, Uffa Marie Wilson of Lake Charles and Paula Lyons of Welsh; four sons, Terry Wilson of Jennings, Hardy Wilson and Milton Seymore, both of Welsh, and the Rev. Leonard Wilson of Lake Charles; two brothers, Leeman Moore of Iowa, La. and Cramford Moore of Houston; two sisters, Adaline Buckley and Shirley Harris, both of DeRidder; 50 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. PARENT, Shelia F. LCAP 5/14/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Shelia Fontenot Parent, 48, of Oklahoma City, will be at 10 a.m. today, May 14, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubry Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Doucet Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Thursday evening. Mrs. Parent died at 5:24 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 1999, in an Oklahoma City hospital. She was a native of Jennings and had lived in Oklahoma City for the past 20 years. She worked as a tax clerk for Southwestern Bell. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Parent of Oklahoma City; one daughter, Allisen Parent of Oklahoma City; two brothers, Curney Fontenot of Morgan City and Billy Fontenot of Mobile, Ala.; one sister, Mrs. Tom (Sharon) Scarborough of Bradford, Tenn.; and one grandchild. PERKINS, Stanley E. LCAP 5/14/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Stanley E. Perkins, 74, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 14, in DeQuincy United Methodist Church. The Revs. Carolyn Volentine and Eddie Clement will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Mr. Perkins died Wednesday, May 12, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. He retired in 1984 after 25 years of service as an operator for Olin Corp. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and was a member of VFW Post 3802 and American Legion Post 183. He was a member of DeQuincy United Methodist Church and was active in Sunday school. Survivors include his wife, Rachel Hellen Perkins of DeQuincy; one daughter, Toni Dowers of Sulphur; one son, Keith E. Perkins of DeQuincy; one sister, Edna Daigre of Lake Charles; one brother, Ray Perkins of DeQuincy; and four grandchildren. STRACENER, James L. LCAP 5/14/1999 ORANGE, Texas -- Funeral services for James Leon Stracener, 72, will be at 1 p.m. today, May 14, in Claybar Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery in DeRidder. Mr. Stracener died Tuesday, May 11, 1999, in a Port Arthur, Texas, hospital. TRENT, Sabrina LCAP 5/14/1999 Funeral arrangements for Sabrina Tytercte Trent, infant daughter of Sabrina Gail Trent and Richard Lee Stevenson, of 1604 Cessford St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died Saturday in a local hospital. LILLIE, BOND, LCAP 5/15/1999 PICKERING -- Funeral services for Lillie Bond, 60, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 17, in Cooper Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Bond died Wednesday, May 12, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. CARDY,Tammy Sue LCAP 5/15/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Tammy Sue Cardy, 36, of Rosepine will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 16, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery. She died at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. FOREMAN, Cecil R. Jr. LCAP 5/15/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Cecil R. Foreman Jr., 85, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 16, in United Methodist Church. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Forest Park Cemetery in Shreveport under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Mr. Foreman died Monday, May 3, 1999, in the Tomball, Texas, hospital. GUILLORY, Laura LCAP 5/15/1999 Funeral services for Laura Guillory, 76, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 16, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. David Veillon will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Guillory died Thursday, May 13, 1999, in a Lake Charles care center. She was a native of Eunice and a resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of First Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Cleven Guillory of Lake Charles; four sons, Robert Guillory and Cornelius Guillory, both of Lake Charles, Harold Lee Guillory of Cameron and Charles Ray Guillory of Westlake; one daughter, Sharon Kay Scott of Lake Charles; one brother, Dewey Soileau of Lake Charles; one sister, Corrine Manuel of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. LEDOUX, Retha Mae LCAP 5/15/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Retha Mae LeDoux, 83, of Carlyss, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Sidney Fontenot and Randall Chesson will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mrs. LeDoux died Thursday, May 13, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Edgerley and had lived most of her life in Carlyss. She was a charter member of the Sulphur High School FFA Mothers Club. Her home church was Vincent Settlement Baptist Church, and she was a member of Parkview Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, J.B. LeDoux Jr. of Rosepine; one daughter, Charlotte Carlin of Carlyss; one sister, Martha "Topsy" Lyon of Carlyss; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Gideons, the family said. LINDSEY, Vergie L. LCAP 5/15/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Vergie L. Lindsey, 91, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 16, in Beth-El Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in New Cypress Pentecostal Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mrs. Lindsey died at 3:45 a.m. Friday, May 14, 1999, in a DeRidder care center. MARKS, Elda Y. LCAP 5/15/1999 EUNICE -- Funeral services for Elda Y. Marks, 99, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 16, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in St. Louis Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. ROSE, Byron R. LCAP 5/15/1999 TEMPLE, Texas -- Funeral services for Byron Ray Rose, 76, will be at 3 p.m. today, May 15, in Sheffield Funeral Home. The Rev. Bruce Wiuff will officiate. Burial will be in Bellwood Memorial Park. Mr. Rose died Thursday, May 13, 1999. He was a native of McKinney, Texas. He was a Christian. Survivors include five daughters, Ann Rose of Prescott, Ariz., Pat Droddy of Iowa, La., Barbara Lewis of Moss Bluff, Peggy Prather of Sulphur and Shirley Desormeaux of Anahuac, Texas; two sons, Danny and Tommy Thompson of Anahuac; two sisters, Wilma Powell of Denton, Texas, and Hazel Campbell of McKinney; 17 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, the family said. SERICE, Samuel J. LCAP 5/15/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Samuel James Serice, 67, will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. He died Friday at his residence. WATSON, Jack LCAP 5/15/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Jack Watson, 70, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 15, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Mike Paxton will officiate. Burial will be in LeBlanc Cemetery. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Watson died Thursday, May 13, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Enid, Okla., and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He retired from Odel Vinson Oil Field Construction Co. as a heavy-equipment operator. Survivors include his wife, Mollie Watson of Iowa, La.; two sons, Jack Allen Watson of Iowa, La., and Michael Erie Watson of Lake Charles; three daughters, Patricia Menard of Lake Charles, Deborah West of Atlantic City, N.J., and Kathleen Plake of Fort Wayne, Ind.; one brother, Buster Watson of Kinder; three sisters, Mirian Bonvillion, Dell Prudhome and Jerry Hare, all of Lafayette; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. CHITTY, Jessie L. LCAP 5/16/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Jessie Leonard Chitty, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 18, in the Bilbo and Roberts Church of Christ. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Mr. Chitty died at 1 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 1999, in Nacogdoches, Texas. COMPTON, Thelma, Mrs LCAP 5/16/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Thelma Compton, 77, 1431 Cessford St., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 5:10 p.m. Saturday in a local hospital. EMERSON, James G. LCAP 5/16/1999 Funeral arrangements for James G. Emerson, 76, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died at 12:02 p.m. Saturday in his residence. HOLLIER, Georgia M, Mrs. LCAP 5/16/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Georgia Mae Dugas Hollier, 76, 1200 Summitt Street, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, May 17, in New Light Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Isiah Thibodeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Hi-Mount Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Mrs. Hollier died at noon Wednesday, May 12, in a local hospital. A native of Lacassine, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a longtime member of New Light Missionary Baptist Church where she was a member of, and treasurer of the Senior Choir. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Shirley Cook; one sister, Norma Lee Guillory, both of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. LEGROS, Frank W. LCAP 5/16/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Frank W. LeGros, 70, of Andrus Cove, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 17, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial with military graveside rites will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Mr. LeGros died at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. NIXON, Mary E. LCAP 5/16/1999 KINDER -- Funeral arrangements for Mary Edna Campbell Durden Nixon, 80, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Saturday near Elizabeth. POOLE, . Netter, Mrs LCAP 5/16/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Netter Poole, 78, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. RAY, Neal L. LCAP 5/16/1999 GLENMORA -- Funeral services for Neal L. Ray, 72, will be at 4:30 p.m. today, May 16, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Oakdale funeral home. Mr. Ray died Saturday, May 15, 1999, in Alexandria. ROUSSELL, Bertha M. LCAP 5/16/1999 Funeral services for Bertha Mae Roussell, 70, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 16, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery in Lacassine. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Mrs. Roussell died at 11:17 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 1999, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was the co-owner and operator of Roussell's Slaughter House. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Eli Roussell; three sons, John Roussell of Van Alstyn, Texas, Ronnie Roussell of Iowa and Steve Roussell of Chloe, Texas; one daughter, Marjorie Roussell Stone of Austin, Texas; two brothers, Paul Fuselier of LeBleu Settlement and Jim Fuselier of Orange, Texas; four sisters, Agnes Mouton of Baytown, Texas, Katherine Knox of Miami, Fla., Jean Kane of Oklahoma and Charollette Bernadeaux of Patterson; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. SCHMIDT, Curbey L. Sr. LCAP 5/16/1999 BON WEIR, Texas -- Funeral services for Curbey Lee Schmidt Sr., 58, will be at 10 a.m. today, May 16, in First Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Hughs Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mr. Schmidt died Thursday, May 13, 1999, in a Newton, Texas, care center. SCHYSM, Wilma J. LCAP 5/16/1999 DEQUINCY-- Funeral arrangements for Wilma Jean Schysm, 57, will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. She died Friday in her residence. SEGURA, John P. LCAP 5/16/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Deacon John P. Segura, 68, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 17, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. The Rev. Marshall Boulet and Monsignors Vincent Sedita and Ronnie Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, with a scripture service at 6 p.m. in the funeral home; and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Segura died at 1:30 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. A native of New Iberia, he was a resident of Jennings. He graduated from New Iberia High School in 1948. He was a veteran of the Air Force. He was employed as permanent deacon of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. He was a former member of the Lions Club and a former manager of Jennings Lumber Yard. He was a former building material salesman. Survivors include his wife, Belin Segura; two sons, Jimmy Segura and John Segura Jr., both of Jennings; two daughters, Mrs. Kippy (Frankie) Clements of Houma and Mrs. Michael (Patti) Daigle of Lafayette; one brother, Gerald Eugene Segura of Lafayette; one sister, Mrs. Gerald (Joy) Frick of New Iberia; his mother, Irene Segura of New Iberia; and nine grandchildren. SERICE, Samuel J. LCAP 5/16/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Samuel James Serice, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 17, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph DeCoteau will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mr. Serice died Friday, May 14, 1999, in his residence. He was a native of Sulphur. He was a graduate of Sulphur High School and University of Southwestern Louisiana. He served as a captain in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was co-owner/manager of Serice's Department Store. He was Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Serice; three sons, Jay Serice of Sulphur, Paul Serice of Arlington, Texas, and Samuel Serice of Dallas, Texas; one daughter, Susan M. Serice of Sulphur; one brother, Maurice C. Serice of Sulphur; and four grandchildren. WATSON, Jack LCAP 5/16/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Jack Watson, 70, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 16, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Mike Paxton will officiate. Burial will be in LeBlanc Cemetery. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Watson died Thursday, May 13, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Enid, Okla., and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He retired from Odel Vinson Oil Field Construction Co. as a heavy-equipment operator. Survivors include his wife, Mollie Watson of Iowa, La.; two sons, Jack Allen Watson of Iowa, La., and Michael Erie Watson of Lake Charles; three daughters, Patricia Menard of Lake Charles, Deborah West of Atlantic City, N.J., and Kathleen Plake of Fort Wayne, Ind.; one brother, Buster Watson of Kinder; three sisters, Mirian Bonvillion, Dell Prudhome and Jerry Hare, all of Lafayette; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. BOGGUS, Johnny E. LCAP 5/17/1999 GRAND CHENIER -- Funeral services for Johnny E. Boggus, 54, will be at 10 a.m. today, May 17, in First Baptist Church of Grand Chenier. The Rev. Jack Tanner will officiate. Burial will be in St. Eugene Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home in Creole. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the church. Mr. Boggus died Saturday, May 15, 1999, in the Creole hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he lived most of his life in the area. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Grand Chenier. Survivors include one son, Eddie Boggus of Oklahoma City; two daughters, Michelle Boggus Thomas of Moss Bluff and Stephenie Richard of Welsh; one brother, William Miller of Lexington, Ky.; his parents, Archie and Aline Miller of Grand Chenier; and four grandchildren. GOODMAN, Curtis, Mrs. LCAP 5/17/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Mrs. Curtis (Verder Mae) Goodman, 75, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, in First United Pentecostal Church. The Rev. T.D. Cardwell will officiate. Burial will be in Rigmaiden Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 2 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Goodman died Sunday, May 16, 1999, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. She was a homemaker and a member of First United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Peter M. (JoAnn) Caissie of Sulphur; one brother, Hassel Berry of DeQuincy; and one grandchild. LEBLANC, Limey LCAP 5/17/1999 Funeral arrangements for Limey LeBlanc, 70, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. NEVEU, Lionel LCAP 5/17/1999 Funeral services for Lionel "Umple" Neveu, 86, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 18, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Raymond Jones will officiate. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 9-10:45 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mr. Neveu died Wednesday, May 5, 1999, in his residence. A native of St. Martinville, he lived in Lake Charles for 80 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Knights of Peter Claver. He was a member of the American Legion and the bricklayers union. Survivors include one son, Lonnie Neveu of Lake Charles; one sister, Bertha Boutte of Pacifica, Calif.; and one grandchild. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929, the family said. NIXON, Mary E. LCAP 5/17/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Mary Edna Nixon, 80, will be at 10 a.m. today, May 17, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. John Nichols will officiate. Burial will be in Harmony Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Nixon died Saturday, May 15, 1999, in Elizabeth. Born near Grant, she was a resident of Kinder for the past 30 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, James Donald Durden of Buna, Texas; four daughters, Mary Delicia Johnson and Tereasa Laray Doyle, both of Kinder and Ann Sharon Woodard and Aline Marie Doyle, both of Pitkin; one sister, Mollie Burnett of Mittie; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. SCHYSM, Wilma J. LCAP 5/17/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Wilma Jean Schysm, 57, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, in Hargrove Pentecostal Church. The Rev. David Kennon will officiate. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery in Singer under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Visitation continues in the church. Mrs. Schysm died Friday, May 14, 1999, in her residence. Survivors include her husband, Willie Schysm Sr.; four sons, Lloyd, Willie "Little Bill" and Gilbert Schysm, all of DeQuincy and Doug Schysm of Ragley; three daughters, Kathy Perkins of DeQuincy and Linda Doyle and Carolyn Nolan, both of Ragley; four brothers, Clarence, Carliss and Curtis Smith, all of DeQuincy and Prentice Smith of Porter, Texas; three sisters, Clara Doiron, Bonnie Price and Florence "Frisky" Suchanek, all of Starks; three grandchildren; several step grandchildren; and several step great-grandchildren. SHATTUCK, Betty M. LCAP 5/17/1999 FERRIDAY -- Funeral services for Betty Mengis Shattuck, 83, of Baton Rouge, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 18, in Comer Funeral Home. The Rev. Corky Evans will officiate. Interment will be in Highland Park Cemetery in Sicily Island. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Shattuck died Saturday, May 15, 1999, in Baton Rouge. A native of Norwood, she lived in Monroe where she graduated from Ouachita High School in 1932. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in English from LSU in 1935 and worked toward her Master's in English in 1936. She was a teacher. She was a resident of Sicily Island on Bayou Louie for 23 years where she was a member of the Home Demonstration Club and the Joy Club of Sicily Island. Survivors include her husband Sim B. Shattuck Sr.; two sons, Dr. Sim B. Shattuck Jr. of Monroe and Frank Shattuck of Cordova, Mexico; two daughters, Pat S. Emerson of Covington and Marion S. Lea of Haiti; two brothers, Dr. C.L. Mengis of Athens, Ore., and Warren Mengis of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Dorothy Mengis of Montgomery, Ala., and Peggy Duplantier of New Orleans; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. SOILEAU, Emile LCAP 5/17/1999 PORT BARRE -- Funeral services for Emile Soileau, 81, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 17, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Hebert will officiate. Interment will be in the Old Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Sibille Funeral Home. Visitation continues today. A rosary was said Sunday evening. Mr. Soileau died at 2:15 a.m. Sunday, May 16, 1999, in his residence. A native of Grand Prairie, he was a resident of Port Barre. Survivors include one son, John Oren Soileau of Port Barre; seven daughters, Mrs. Emery (Della) Arnaud, Mrs. Milton (Armecia) Myers and Mrs. Rogers (Georgia) Olivier, all of Port Barre, Mrs. Robert (Anna) Stretcher of Westlake, Mrs. Jimmy (Elaine) Fuselier of Mamou, Mrs. Randy (Madie) Hebert of Vinton and Mrs. Arista Joseph (Lena) Stelly of Arnaudville; three brothers, Wilson Soileau of Port Barre, Jesse Soileau of Opelousas and George Soileau of Mamou; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Joubert of Opelousas; 26 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. ANDERSON, Charlotte LCAP 5/18/1999 Funeral arrangements for Charlotte Anderson, 44, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday in a Winnsboro hospital. BLACKMON, Jay C., Rev. LCAP 5/18/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for the Rev. Jay C. Blackmon, 87, will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. He died Monday in the DeRidder hospital. CARROLL, Charles C. LCAP 5/18/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Charles Cameron Carroll, 74, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. James Samples will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is 2-9 p.m.today and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Carroll died Sunday, May 16, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Texarkana, Ark., he was a resident of Sulphur. He was active in park development of Frasch Park. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Sulphur. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Mae Comeaux Carroll of Sulphur; two sons, Bailey Carroll of Sulphur and Mark Cameron Carroll of Herford, Texas; and six grandchildren. CARTER, Lillian LCAP 5/18/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Lillian Carter, 75, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. She died Monday in a Welsh care facility. DAIGLE, Theodore J. LCAP 5/18/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Theodore Joseph Daigle, 61, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Andy Buckley will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today. Mr. Daigle died Monday, May 17, 1999, in Lake Charles. Survivors include three sons, Mark Daigle of Topsy, and John and Luke Daigle, both of Sulphur; two brothers, Leonce Daigle of Sulphur and Leo Daigle of Westlake; six sisters, Ella Mae Daigle of DeQuincy, Mrs. Gwen "Betty" Landry of Sulphur, Mrs. Ron "Theresa" Hardee of Iowa, La., Mrs. Mike "Margaret" Shetley of Oklahoma, La., and Mrs. Johnny "Juanita" Stomer and Mrs. Johnny "Jane" Gilbert, both of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. DIXSON, Martha LCAP 5/18/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Martha Vera Cole Dixson, 86, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, in Crossroads Baptist Church. The Rev. Rob Tibbitts will officiate. Burial will be in Nibblett's Bluff Cemetery in Nibblett's Bluff under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home of Orange, Texas. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Dixson died Monday, May 17, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Hutchinson and former resident of Orange, she had lived in Vinton for 41 years. She was a homemaker and member of Crossroads Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Peggy Cole Smith of Vinton and Johnnie Faye Dixson McClain of El Dorado, Ark.; three sons, William R. Cole of Cleburne, Texas, and Cecil D. Cole and Frank Dixson, both of Orange; one sister, Mrs. B.L. (Verl) Fuller of Merryville; one brother, E.L. Posey of Santa Rosa, Calif.; 20 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Crossroads Baptist Church, 1845 La. 109 South, Vinton, LA 70668. EMERSON, James G. LCAP 5/18/1999 Funeral services for James G. Emerson, 76, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, in Old Emmanuel Baptist Church. The Rev. Mack Guillory will officiate. Burial will be in Old Emmanuel Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mr. Emerson died Sunday, May 15, 1999, in his residence. A native of Ruston, he had lived in Lake Charles for 38 years. He was a World War II veteran. He was a member of Old Emmanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lena P. Emerson of Lake Charles; two sons, Terry Emerson of Dallas and Michael Emerson of DeSoto, Texas; two daughters, Beverly Jackson and Valeria Hudson, both of Grambling; one brother, Olan Emerson of Grambling; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. FRANK, Florence M., Mrs. LCAP 5/18/1999 Funeral arranagements for Mrs. Florence (Marie) Frank, 48, of 1124 Jackson St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 8:40 a.m. Monday in a local hospital. HAGER, Gertrude, Mrs. LCAP 5/18/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude Hager, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Hager died Sunday, May 16, 1999, in Houston. LAUGHLIN, Amy Jo LCAP 5/18/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Amy Jo Laughlin, 23, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Frank Dushan and Jerry L. Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Vinton. Visitation is from 2 p.m. today. She died Sunday, May 16, 1999, in Lake Charles. Survivors include one daughter, Alanah Lexis Sanders of Vinton; one brother, Anthony F. Laughlin of Vinton; one sister, Anger Marie Smith of Vinton; and her mother, Mary Doucet of Vinton. LEDOUX, Mark LCAP 5/18/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Mark LeDoux, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery. Mr. LeDoux died at 11:55 a.m. Monday, May 17, 1999, in his residence. SIMON, Larry J. Sr. LCAP 5/18/1999 JENNINGS -- Larry James Simon Sr., 49, died at 5:20 a.m. Sunday, May 16, 1999, in his residence. His body was donated to medical education and research. Arrangements were under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. TOLEDANO, Penny B. LCAP 5/18/1999 KENNER -- Funeral services for Penny Bruce Barton Toledano, 48, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, in the Kenner Funeral Home of L.A. Muhleisen and Son. Mrs. Toledano died at 5:10 p.m. Sunday, May 16, 1999. TRAHAN, Clarissa LCAP 5/18/1999 Funeral arrangements for Clarissa Trahan, 93, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 5:25 p.m. Monday in her residence. TRAHAN, Randal K. LCAP 5/18/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Randal Keith Trahan, 40, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Monsignor Joseph Bourque will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Mr. Trahan died Saturday, May 15, 1999, in Cameron Parish. A native of San Antonio, he had been a Westlake resident since 1968. He was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Michele Trahan of Westlake; two daughters, Angela and Dominique Trahan, both of Westlake; one brother, David Trahan of Houston; one sister, Janet Fontenot of Kinder; and his mother, Lynda Trahan of Westlake. BENOIT, Pierre D. LCAP 5/19/1999 ARLINGTON, Texas -- Memorial services for Pierre D. Benoit, 42, were at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 22, from St. Jude Catholic Church in Dry Creek. Other services were at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 15, from St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church under the direction of Moore Funeral Home. The body was cremated. Mr. Benoit died Thursday, May 13, 1999, in an Arlington hospital. He was a maintenance technician and a Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Deborah Benoit; two daughters, Patricia Barcomb and Elizabeth Barcomb; four brothers, Roy, Roger, Andrew and Robert Benoit; four sisters, Cynthia Jones, Mary Voizin, Kathy Sullivan and Tammy Wilber; his mother, Agnes Young; and one grandchild. Memorial donations may be made the National Kidney Foundation or the American Cancer Society, the family said. BLACKMON, Jay C. LCAP 5/19/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Jay C. Blackmon, 87, of Merryville, will be at 10 a.m. today, May 19, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cannon Cemetery in Merryville. Mr. Blackmon died Monday, May 17, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. BURTON, Henry T. LCAP 5/19/1999 MAURICEVILLE, Texas -- Funeral services for Henry T. Burton, 92, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 20, in First Baptist Church. The Revs. Clifton Rankin and Bob Bateman will officiate. Burial will be in King Cemetery in Hartburg, Texas, under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home of Orange, Texas. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Burton died Monday, May 17, 1999, in a Beaumont, Texas, hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Mauriceville. He was a retired rice farmer and the owner/operator of Burton's Humble Service Station. He was a charter member of the Orange Drainage Board and past president of the Mauriceville School Board. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Burton of Mauriceville; two sons, Thomas Burton and Own Burton, both of Mauriceville; one daughter, Juanita Sue Simmons of DeRidder; two brothers, O.W. Burton of Bridge City, Texas, and Fred Burton of Groves, Texas; one sister, Maude Fenton of Houston; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church in Mauriceville, the family said. CARTER, Lillian LCAP 5/19/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Lillian Carter, 75, will be at 10 a.m. today, May 19, in First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Shedied at 9:55 a.m. Monday, May 17, 1999, in a Welsh care center. DOUSAY, John D. LCAP 5/19/1999 CALCASIEU COMMUNITY -- Funeral services for John D. Dousay, 83, of Hineston, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 20, in New Hope Baptist Church. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Dousay died Tuesday, May 18, 1999, in his residence. GARMAN, Melvin C. LCAP 5/19/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Melvin C. Garman, 83, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died at 12:07 a.m. Tuesday in the Jennings hospital. GUILLORY, Lucille LCAP 5/19/1999 BASILE -- Funeral services for Lucille Darbonne Guillory, 92, were held Saturday, May 15, in St. Augustine Catholic Church. Burial was in the church cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Eunice. Mrs. Guillory died Thursday, May 14, 1999, in the Eunice hospital. She was a homemaker. Survivors include three sons, Herman Darbonne and James B. Darbonne, both of Basile, and Rupert Paul Darbonne of Eunice; one daughter, Essie D. Pierrottie of Lake Charles; one brother, Hillary Lejeune of Basile; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. HARRIS, Boyd C. LCAP 5/19/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Boyd C. Harris, 43, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in Leesville. HOLBROOKS, Annie L. LCAP 5/19/1999 Funeral arrangements for Annie L. Holbrooks, 75, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 6:50 p.m. Tuesday in a local care center. LEBLANC, Limey LCAP 5/19/1999 Funeral services for Limey LeBlanc, 70, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 19, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Carl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. There is no visitation. Mr. LeBlanc died Sunday, May 16, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Welsh and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Eltra LeBlanc; three daughters, Mary Lita LeBlanc Pappion of Victoria, Texas, and Gwen LeBlanc and Karen LeBlanc, both of Lake Charles; and six grandchildren. MARTIN, Ervin LCAP 5/19/1999 STOCKTON, Calif. -- Funeral services for Ervin Martin, 64, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 21, in Emmanuel Baptist Church. Burial will be in Stockton Rural Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Memorial Chapel of Stockton. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Thursday. Mr. Martin died Friday, May 14, 1999, in French Camp, Calif. He was a native of Iowa, La., and had lived in Stockton for the past 48 ears. He worked for Swift Meatpacking Co., Greyhound Bus Corp. and as a pipe fitter for John Mansuille Pipe Co. Survivors include his wife, Maxine Martin; two daughters, Kirssandra Martin of Stockton and Eleanore Louise Mahome of San Leandro, Calif.; two brothers, Alfred Martin and Herbert Martin, both of Stockton; two sisters, Lillian Walker of Stockton and Ola Mae Tezeno of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. MARTIN, Ervin source unknown Contributed and annotated by BCelest764@aol.com Age 64, born 1934, Iowa, LA Died May 14, 1999 in the San Joaquin Hospital, Stockton California Stockton, Ca. Funeral services for Ervin Martin, 64, 2423 East Seventh Street, Stockton, California, will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 21, in Thompson Memorial Chapel, Stockton, Calif. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 20, 1999, in the Memorial Chapel. Rev. Jessie Walker will officiate, and burial will be in the Stockton Rural Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mr. Martin died Friday, May 14, 1999, in a local Stockton hospital. Mr. Martin was a native of Iowa where he attended school, and had lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico, from 1948 to 1952. He moved to Lake Charles in 1952 before locating in that year to Stockton. He retired from John Mansville Corp., and was a California licensed Used Car dealer. He previously worked for Swift Meat Packing Corp., Greyhound Bus Corp., and was a member of the Stockton Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Maxine Martin of Stockton; two daughters, Krissandra Martin of Stockton, Eleanora Louise Mahome of San Lendro, Calif.; two brothers, Alfred and Herbert Martin of Stockton; two sisters, Lillian Walker of Stockton, and Ola Mae Tezeno, of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; one great grandchild. Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Lillie Martin, his father, Mr. Gus Martin, four sisters, Evelyn Slaughter, Eola Martin Celestine, Agnes Simon Mouton, Gustena Martin Charles, and two brothers Rogers Martin and Rodney Martin POOLE, Netter, Mrs. LCAP 5/19/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Netter Poole, 78, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 20, in Mount Calvary Baptist Church. The Rev. Elmore Garner will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Poole died Saturday, May 15, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Eola and had lived in Lake Charles for most of her life. She was a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Simpson Poole of Cerritos, Calif., and Robert Earl Poole of Lake Charles; one sister, Magnolia Pujo of Lake Charles; 17 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. PRICE, Marshall LCAP 5/19/1999 Funeral arrangements for Marshall Price, 54, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died in a drowning. SCOTT, Herman LCAP 5/19/1999 Funeral arrangements for Herman Scott, 44, of Fenton, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. SMITH, Lucille S. LCAP 5/19/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Lucille S. Smith, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 20, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Mrs. Smith died Monday, May 17, 1999, in Sulphur. TRAHAN, Lezime, Mrs. LCAP 5/19/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Lezime (Clarissa Dubois) Trahan, 93, will be at 11:30 a.m. today, May 19, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-11 a.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Trahan died at 5:25 p.m. Monday, May 17, 1999, in her residence. A native of Lake Arthur, she was a Lake Charles resident since 1947. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; five sons, Elsworth Guidry of Earp, Calif., Raymond James Guidry of Sulphur, Riley J. Guidry and Elvis John Trahan, both of Lake Charles, and Roland James Trahan of Lafayette; one daughter, Mrs. Leola Patin of Lafayette; three sisters, Laurita Broussard of Lake Arthur, Telesia Trahan of Texas City, Texas and Hazel Richard of Galveston, Texas; 20 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. BARFIELD, Reginald J. LCAP 5/24/1999 Funeral arrangements for Joseph Barfield, 42, 2226 W. 9th St., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 5:10 p.m. Sunday, May 23, in a local hospital. BELAIRE Infant LCAP 5/24/1999 Funeral arrangements for Sara Belaire, infant daughter of Robert and Chris Belaire, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. BLACK, Howard H. LCAP 5/24/1999 TYLER, Texas -- Graveside services for Howard H. Black, 76, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 24, in Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Mike Wyatt will officiate. Arrangements are under direction of Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Black died Saturday, May 22, 1999, in Tyler. A native of Hoffman, Okla., he moved from Lake Charles to Tyler 15 years ago. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was an accountant for Citgo Petroleum for 37 years in Lake Charles. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and the Men's Adult 6 Sunday school class. Survivors include his wife, Josephine Black; three daughters, DonaJo Cormier of Florida, Wanda L. Abrahams of Chapel Hill, Texas, and Pamela J. Chaumont of Lake Charles; one brother, Harlan H. Black of Village Mills, Texas; one sister, Lois Beckham of Hope, Ark.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. BROWN, Lillie LCAP 5/24/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Lillie Brown of Oberlin will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in an Oberlin care center. FISK, Ivan W. Jr. LCAP 5/24/1999 Funeral arrangements for Ivan Watson Fisk Jr., 73, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday in a local hospital. FONTENOT, John B. LCAP 5/24/1999 EUNICE -- Funeral services for John Belton Fontenot, 73, of Lake Charles, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today in Hixson Funeral Home in Lake Charles, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 10 a.m. Tuesday in Ardoin Funeral Home. Mr. Fontenot died Sunday, May 23, 1999, in his residence. A native of Chataignier, he was a resident of Lake Charles. He received his degrees from Southwestern Louisiana Institute, Louisiana State University and Harvard Business School. He was vice-president of marketing and refining at Cities Service where he retired in 1982. He was a former member of the American Petroleum Institute, Lake Charles Country Club, Pioneer Club and the Lake Charles Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Cassie V. Fontenot; two sons, Byron and Tim Fontenot, both of Gonzales; one daughter Sonia Fontenot of DeRidder; and nine grandchildren. HOLMES, James LCAP 5/24/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for James Holmes, 87, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 25, in St. Peter Baptist Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mr. Holmes died at 3:30 a.m. Sunday, May 23, 1999, in his residence. O'CONOR, Edward B. LCAP 5/24/1999 Funeral arrangements for Edward B. O'Conor, 80, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 2:51 p.m. Sunday in his residence. VICTORIAN, Ida M. LCAP 5/24/1999 Funeral arrangements for Ida Mae Victorian, 72, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. BARBERY, Gurvis LCAP 5/26/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Gurvis Barbery, 72, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 26, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Nugent will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Barbery died Tuesday, May 25, 1999, in the DeQuincy hospital. He was a former resident of Starks and had lived in DeQuincy for the past year and a half. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a truck driver and had served with several contractors over the years. Survivors include one daughter, Amanda Runions of DeQuincy; three sons, Sammy Barbery and David Barbery, both of DeQuincy, and Allen Barbery of Iowa, La.; one sister, Shirley Capps of Anacoco; one brother, Earl Barbry; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. BRAXTON, Ollie LCAP 5/26/1999 MOSSVILLE -- Funeral arrangments for Ollie Braxton, 72, will be announced by James Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local care center. CARRIER, Hazel J. LCAP 5/26/1999 Funeral services for Hazel Jones Carrier, 80, will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 27, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in San Francisco, under the direction of King's Funeral Home. She died Thursday, May 20, 1999, in a local hospital. DAVIS, Brenda F. LCAP 5/26/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Brenda Faye Davis, 48, of Duson, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 27, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Davis Cemetery in Longville. Mrs. Davis died at 7:45 p.m. Monday, May 24, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. DAVIS, Griffin LCAP 5/26/1999 Funeral arrangements for Griffin Davis, 79, of Welsh, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a Welsh care center. DEVILLE, Willis LCAP 5/26/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Willis ''Little Man'' DeVille, 36, of Starks, will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. He died Monday in Starks. DUHON, Lula LCAP 5/26/1999 Funeral services for Lula Duhon, 75, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 27, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Daniel Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Duhon died Friday, May 21, 1999, in a Humble, Texas, care center. A native of Homewood, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, Chester Duhon of Humble; one daughter, Ella Malbroux of Houston; two sisters, Beulah Toussaint of Lake Charles and Marjorie Stewart of Beaumont, Texas; one stepsister, Eyola Deville of Lake Charles; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. FERGUSON, Jerry L. LCAP 5/26/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Jerry Lee Ferguson, 59, of Lafayette, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a Lafayette hospital. FISHER, Diane M., Mrs. LCAP 5/26/1999 OPELOUSAS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Diane Marie Fisher, 42, will be at 11 a.m. today, May 26, from Holy Ghost Catholic Church. The Rev. Raymond Guidry will officiate. Burial will be in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Williams Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-10:45 a.m. in the funeral home. Survivors include her husband, Herman Fisher Sr.; two stepsons, Herman Fisher Jr. and Quinton Fisher, both of Lake Charles; two stepdaughters, Julia Fisher of Lake Charles and Rashanda Pryor of Westlake; two sisters, Cheryl Richard of Opelousas and Anita Walker of Lafayette; and seven grandchildren. FONTENOT, Harold J. Sr. LCAP 5/26/1999 Funeral services for Harold James "Jimmy" Fontenot Sr., 68, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 27, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and 8-10:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mr. Fontenot died at 4:33 p.m. Monday, May 24, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 106, where he was vice president of the Local 106 Federal Credit Union and was a plumbing instructor for the local's apprenticeship school for 17 years. He was member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Johnson Fontenot of Lake Charles; three sons, Dicky Fontenot of Houston and Kenneth Fontenot and Sam Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Janie Jacobson of Sulphur and Joan Hebert of Lake Charles; two brothers, J.R. "Bobby" Fontenot of Sulphur and LeRoy Fontenot of Lake Charles; two sisters, Beatrice Hebert of Sulphur and Eloise Hebert of Grand Lake; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. FONTENOT, LeeRoy LCAP 5/26/1999 Funeral services for LeeRoy Fontenot, 71, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 27, in Johnson Funeral Home. Robby Bacon will officiate. Burial will be in Black Bayou Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Fontenot died at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 25, 1999, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was an Army veteran and a retired carpenter with Carpenters Local 953. He was a member of and a deacon at South City Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Bernadine Fontenot of Lake Charles; three daughters, Brenda Richard, Donna Hambrick and Melissa Myers, all of Lake Charles; one son, Keneth Wayne Fontenot of Zwolle; three sisters, Ella Mae Bell, Betty McBride and Genevia McGee, all of Lake Charles; one brother, Jimmy Fontenot of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. LABOVE, Melian, Mrs. LCAP 5/26/1999 HACKBERRY -- Funeral services for Mrs. Melian LaBove, 86, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 27, from St. Peter Catholic Church. The Rev. Eugene McKenna will officiate. Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 1:30-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday, all in the church. Mrs. LaBove died Tuesday, May 25, 1999, in a Lake Charles Hospital. A native of Mermentau, she was a resident of Hackberry. Survivors include one son, Leland LaBove of Sulphur; one daughter, Eviola Andrus of Hackberry; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren. LANDRY, William, Mrs. LCAP 5/26/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. William "Bill" (Evelyn Martin) Landry, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 27, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Landry died at 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 25, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of the Jennings/Lake Arthur area. She was a graduate of Lake Arthur High School in 1946. She was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Danny Charles Landry of Lake Arthur and David Landry of Tyler, Texas; three daughters, Mrs. Harold (Linda) Taylor of Baton Rouge and Ouida Landry and Mrs. Terry (Sylvia) LeDoux, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Ray Lee Martin and Maurice Martin Jr., both of Lake Arthur; one sister, Mrs. Lee Perry (Effie Jean) Roy of Crowley; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. MCBRIDE, James LCAP 5/26/1999 GLENMORA -- Funeral services for James Leon McBride, 61, of Oakdale, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 27, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Butters Cemetery in Forest Hill under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. McBride died at 4:45 p.m. Monday, May 24, 1999, in his residence. MCCULLOUGH, Monroe M. LCAP 5/26/1999 PITKIN -- Funeral services for Monroe Madroe McCullough, 86, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 26, in Six Mile Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Hill Mathis Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. McCullough died Monday, May 24, 1999, in a Rosepine care center. RICHMOND, Carroll LCAP 5/26/1999 PITKIN -- Funeral arrangements for Carroll Richmond, 84, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. He died at 5:10 p.m Tuesday in an Alexandria hospital. STAINBACK, James LCAP 5/26/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for James "Gene" Stainback, 66, will be at 11 a.m. today, May 26, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beaver Creek Cemetery. Mr. Stainback died Monday, May 24, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. VINCENT, Thozime LCAP 5/26/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Thozime Vincent, 71, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 27, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Marineau will officiate. Burial will be in Shell Beach Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Mr. Vincent died at 1:24 a.m. Tuesday, May 25, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Arthur. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ella Authement Vincent; five sons, Allen Vincent of Iowa, Wilbert and C.J. Vincent, both of Lake Arthur, and Henry and Johnny Vincent, both of Sulphur; five daughters, Rosa Perry of Westlake, Marie King of Jasper, Texas, Betty Vincent of Lake Arthur and Linda Lyons and Sarah East, both of Carlyss; two brothers, Severin Vincent of Lake Arthur and Manson Vincent of Grand Chenier; six sisters, Lovina Vincent of Jennings, Dorothy Broussard of Lake Arthur, Loretta Gary of Sulphur, Helena Logue of Iowa, Bernice Bunch of Westlake and Agnes Rougeau of Duson; 41 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. BARFIELD, Reginald J. LCAP 5/28/1999 Funeral services for Reginald Joseph Barfield, 42, of 2226 Legion St. will be at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, May 29, in the Riverside Baptist Church. The Rev. Winston Williams will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mr. Barfield died at 5:10 p.m. Sunday, May 23, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Connie Alfred Barfield; two sons, Lavar Toussaint and Tedent Alfred, both of Lake Charles; four sisters, Pamela Edwards and Roxlyn Levings, both of Lake Charles, Natlie Barfield of Columbia, Ga., and Bridget Barfield of Wichita, Kan.; four brothers, Mark Barfield, Lawrence Barfield and Duncan Barfield, all of Lake Charles, and Nathaniel Barfield Jr. of Jackonsville, Fla. BRAXTON, Ollie LCAP 5/28/1999 MOSSVILLE -- Funeral services for Ollie Braxton, 72, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 29, 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 will be from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Braxton died Tuesday, May 25, 1999, in a local care center. He was a lifelong resident of Mossville. He was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church and a former member of the Senior Choir. Survivors include one son, Donald Braxton of Sulphur; one daughter, Sandra Hardy of Mossville; one sister, Lutisha Gordon Deville of Mossville; one brother, L.C. Rigmaiden of Mossville; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. BROWN, Ivan Jr. LCAP 5/28/1999 Funeral services for Ivan ''Bud'' Brown Jr., 57, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 29, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Howard Holton will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Brown died at 7:05 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a 1961 graduate of Washington High School. He retired from PPG Industries after 27 years of service in the security department. He was a member of Revival Center Church. Survivors include three sons, Ivan Andre Brown and Darren Brown, both of Dallas, and Tony Brown of Alexandria; two daughters, Leeanne Nicole Brown and Kimberly Brown Persley, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Suzanne Ware and Doris Paul, both of Lake Charles; eight brothers, Percy Brown, Victor Ware, Aaron Fowlkes, Eleck Brown, Wesley Brown, Wardell Brown and Kenneth Wayne Brown, all of Lake Charles, and Donald Reed Brown of Baton Rouge; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bennie (Dorothy) Ware of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. BUTLER, Robert LCAP 5/28/1999 DERIDDER -- Private graveside services for Robert M.S. "Bobby" Butler, 68, were held Thursday, May 27, in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Butler died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 25, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. COLE, Harvey V. LCAP 5/28/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Harvey Van Cole, 90, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 29, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Plunkaway Cemetery in Evans. Mr. Cole died Wednesday, May 26, 1999, in the Leesville hospital. DARBONNE, Arment, Mrs. LCAP 5/28/1999 OBERLIN -- Funeral services for Mrs. Arment "Mrs. Jim" Darbonne, 85, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 28, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. The Rev. Jude Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be in Swords Cemetery near Eunice under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation will be until the time of the service. A rosary was said Thursday evening. A native of Eunice, she was a longtime resident of the Oberlin area. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and its rosary prayer group. Survivors include two sons, Calvin and Simon "Boy" Darbonne, both of Oberlin; seven daughters, Eldine LaFleur of Shriver, Elda Courville of Oberlin, Mary Courville of Elton, Zora LaFleur of Gray, Mildred Edwards of Alexandria, Odile Fulmer of Kinder and Linda Lyons of Church Point; one sister, Mary Rozas of Eunice; 33 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. DAVIS, Griffin LCAP 5/28/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Griffin Davis, 79, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 29, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Bon Pasture Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Mr. Davis died Tuesday, May 25, 1999 in a Welsh care facility. DOBBINS, Cecil, Rev. LCAP 5/28/1999 Funeral arrangements for the Rev. Cecil Dobbins, 46, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. DOWNER, Betty LCAP 5/28/1999 PITMAN, N.J. -- Memorial services for Elizabeth Gavin Byerley "Betty" Downer, 88, mother of former Lake Charles, La., resident Bob Downer, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 29, at Kelley Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow be at Valley Forge Cemetery in King of Prussia, Pa. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Mrs. Downer died at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, 1999, in a Woodbury hospital. Born in Phoenixville, Pa., she lived in Pitman for much of her life -- most of those years in the Betty House, her namesake residence adjacent to Pitman's Betty Park. A retired licensed practical nurse, she was a member of Pitman United Methodist Church, Order of the Eastern Star, the Golden Age Club and the Pitman Manor Auxiliary. She was selected as a contestant for the original version of "Jeopardy!" and appeared on "Cinderella Weekend" and a number of other early quiz shows. Survivors, in addition to her son, are one sister, Mrs. Denwood (Ruth) Willing of Wauchula, Fla.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. EDWARDS, Helen N. LCAP 5/28/1999 EUNICE -- Funeral services for Helen Ned Edwards, 67, will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 30, in Greater True Light Baptist Church. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Mount Olive Cemetery under the direction of Frank Brothers Funeral Home. Mrs. Edwards died at 12:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. GORDON, Freddie LCAP 5/28/1999 BATON ROUGE -- Funeral arrangements for Freddie Gordon, 78, will be announced by James Funeral home. He died Tuesday in a Baton Rouge hospital. JOHNSON, Margaret LCAP 5/28/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Margaret Johnson, 88, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. She died Thursday in her Reeves residence. KEEL, Viola LCAP 5/28/1999 ANACOCO -- Funeral services for Viola Keel, 73, of Leesville, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 29, in Beech Grove Congregational Methodist Church. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Keel died Thursday, May 27, 1999, in Leesville. PAPPION infant LCAP 5/28/1999 Graveside services for Brittany Jane Pappion, infant daughter of Christine B. Pappion, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 29, in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ray Granger will officiate. Additional survivors include one sister, Alexis Pappion of Lake Charles; one brother, Jalynn Pappion of Lake Charles; her grandparents, Carolyn Simien of Iowa, La., and Eddie Pappion of Lake Charles; and great-grandparents, Maurine Pappion Granger and the Rev. Ray Granger, both of Lake Charles. SAVOY, Joseph M. Sr. LCAP 5/28/1999 Funeral services for Joseph M. Savoy Sr., 53, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 29, from St. Henry 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 6-9 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Savoy died Saturday, May 22, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Leonville and had lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He worked for Olin (Lyondell) Industries for 27 years. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, the Cursillates and of the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Savoy of Lake Charles; two sons, Kevin Savoy of Hawaii and Joseph Savoy Jr. of Lake Charles; two daughters, Brandy Savoy and Natalie Savoy, both of Lake Charles; three brothers, Robert Savoy and Alfred Savoy, both of Opelousas, and Henry Savoy of Houston; five sisters, Catherine Offord, Bertha Williams and Virgie Savoy, all of Lake Charles, and Mary Savoy and Susan Savoy, both of Opelousas; his mother, Mary Louise Savoy of Opelousas; and one grandchild. THERIOT infant LCAP 5/28/1999 CREOLE -- Graveside services for Tyler Shace Theriot, infant son of Carlton and Karey Theriot of Cameron, will be at 3 p.m. today, May 28, in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. He died Wednesday, May 26, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. Additional survivors include one sister, Sierra Lejeune of Cameron; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Murphy Pete (Nalva) Theriot of Creole; maternal grandparents, David and Joana Bertrand of Lake Charles and Kirby Trahan of Gueydan; maternal great-grandparents, Lawrence Broussard, Yolande Broussard and Velen and Kersey Trahan, all of Gueydan; and his maternal great-great-grandmother, Celeste Primeaux of Gueydan. TURNER, Robert L. Sr. LCAP 5/28/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Robert Louis Turner Sr., 83, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. He died Thursday in the Oakdale hospital. WESTMORELAND, Dennis Jr. LCAP 5/28/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Dennis Wayne Westmoreland Jr., 15, will be at 6 p.m. today, May 28, in Robison Funeral. Burial will be Saturday in Sand Hill Cemetery in Hammond. He died Wednesday, May 26, 1999, in his residence. BEARD, Malita, Mrs. LCAP 5/2/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Malita Beard, 70, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died at 9 a.m. Saturday in a DeRidder hospital. BELLARD, Thelma T. LCAP 5/2/1999 Funeral services for Thelma T. Bellard, 83, will be at noon Monday, May 3, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Bellard died at 7:50 p.m. Friday, April 30, 1999, in her residence. A native of Eunice, she lived in Lake Charles for many years before moving to Grand Lake five years ago. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Roland Bellard of Friendswood, Texas, Larry Bellard of Grand Lake and Bobby Bellard of Lake Charles; one daughter, Norma Jean Guillory of Woodlawn, Texas; one brother, Curtis Thibodeaux of Palestine, Texas; 17 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. BRIGGS, Daniel LCAP 5/2/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Daniel "Danny" Briggs, 23, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 2, in the Church of the Nazarene. Burial will be in Old Anacoco Cemetery in Anacoco. He died Wednesday, April 28, 1999, in Leesville. BYRD, Blanche LCAP 5/2/1999 TORO -- Funeral services for Blanche Byrd, 85, of Many will be at 4 p.m. today, May 2, in Pisgah Baptist Church. Burial will be in Pisgah Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home in Leesville. Ms. Byrd died Saturday, May 1, 1999, in Many. CROWLEY, Zayna, Mrs. LCAP 5/2/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Zayna B. Crowley, 78, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 6, in Spur Memorial Cemetery in Spur, Texas. She died Friday, April 30, 1999, in the Leesville hospital. CRYER, Luther LCAP 5/2/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Luther Cryer, 81, will be at 4 p.m. today, May 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery in Pickering. Mr. Cryer died Friday, April 30, 1999, in his residence. DIXON, Donald Lee LCAP 5/2/1999 Graveside services for Donald Lee Dixon, 62, will Wednesday, May 5, in Ross Cemetery in Neodesha, Kan., under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today. Mr. Dixon died Friday, April 30, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a Korean War veteran in the US Navy. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Sue Dixon; one son, Les Dixon of Belle Plaine, Kan.; one brother, Charles Dixon of Parsons, Kan.; one sister, Wanda Smith of Fort Smith, Ark.; and two grandchildren. HODGES, Calvin LCAP 5/2/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Calvin "Jeff" Hodges, 41, will be at 4 p.m. today, May 2, in The Church of Christ of DeQuincy. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 1 p.m. in the church. Mr. Hodges died Thursday, April 29, 1999, in Austin, Texas. A native of DeQuincy, he had lived in Austin for the past 12 years. A 1975 graduate of DeQuincy High School, he was a studio musician, having played with many local bands in the past. At the time of his death, he was a well-known Austin musician. Survivors include one daughter, Megan LeBleu of Ragley; one sister, Jennifer Frost of DeQuincy; three brothers, George Hodges Jr. of Ragley, Jon Hodges of DeQuincy and Joe Hodges of Baton Rouge; and his parents, George and Billie Hodges of DeQuincy. HOWARD, Ruby M., Mrs. LCAP 5/2/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Mae Howard, 88, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Cemetery. Mrs. Howard died Friday, April 30, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. IRVING, June P., Mrs. LCAP 5/2/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. June Pinckley Irving, 82, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in a local hospital. JACKSON, Teretha LCAP 5/2/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Teretha Jackson, 87, will be at 8 p.m. Monday, May 3, in Macedonia Church of God in Christ. The Rev. Charles Mitchell will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday with burial in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6 p.m. Monday in the church. Ms. Jackson died at 11:05 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Vinton, she was a resident of Sulphur for many years. She was a member of Curry Chapel C.M.E. Church, where she was president of the Stewardess Board and worked with the Mission Committee. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Aline P. Williams of Port Arthur, Texas. JOHNSON, Thelton LCAP 5/2/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Thelton Johnson, 49, will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. He died Thursday in the DeRidder hospital. LANDRY, Ellis LCAP 5/2/1999 Funeral services for Ellis Landry, 79, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 3, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Raymond Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8-9:45 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mr. Landry died Wednesday, April 28, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of St. Martinville, he had lived in Lake Charles 50 years and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include two sisters, Elvina LeBlanc and Alice Shaw, both of Lake Charles. KETCHUM, Floyd S. LCAP 5/2/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Floyd Stone Ketchum, 72, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 3, in Snider Funeral Home. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery. Mr. Ketchum died Saturday, May 1, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. LACOUR, Andrew Sr. LCAP 5/2/1999 CLOUTIERVILLE -- Funeral services for Andrew LaCour Sr., 50, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. The Rev. Dan Corkery will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home in Natchitoches. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. Monday with a rosary at 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Mr. LaCour died Friday, April 30, 1999, in a car accident. He was a Vietnam War veteran. Survivors include his wife, Jewel LaCour; two sons, Andrew LaCour Jr. of Manhattan, N.Y., and Alex Drew LaCour of Cloutierville; three brothers, James LaCour of Lake Charles, John David LaCour of Cloutierville and Bernard LaCour of Natchitoches; five sisters, Barbara N. Forsythe of Lake Charles, Charlotte Metoyer and Janie Conant, both of Natchitoches, and Jeannie Rachal and Amelia Morgan, both of Cloutierville; and his parents, David LaCour and Lorenza Lacour, both of Natchitoches. MILLER, Clifford C. LCAP 5/2/1999 Funeral services for Clifford Carey Miller, 85, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 3, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Baptist Pilgrim Rest Academy Church Cemetery in Eunice, with committal services at 1 p.m. Monday. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Miller died at 8:25 a.m. Friday, April 30, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Eunice. He was a rice farmer before joining the Army during World War II. He served as an Army medic and saw action in the Battle of the Bulge while serving in Belgium. He worked as a delivery man for Standard Coffee Co. for many years in Cameron and Calcasieu parishes. After retiring, he worked as a security guard at Olin Corp. and St. Patrick Hospital. He was a member of South Lake Charles Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Juanetta Kelly Miller; and one son, Clark Miller of Houston. REED, Cynthia G. LCAP 5/2/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Cynthia Gail Reed, 34, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 3, in First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Calvary Mausoleum under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Reed died at 9:16 p.m. Friday, April 30, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. SALE, Ann Olene C. LCAP 5/2/1999 DALLAS -- Funeral services for Ann Olene Covington Sale, 55, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, May 3, in Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home. The Rev. Wally Chappell will officiate. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. today, May 2. Mrs. Sale died Wednesday, April 28, 1999. She was a native of Sulphur, was a resident of Dallas and had lived in Shreveport. She graduated from Centenary College in 1965. While there, she was elected Centenary Lady and Queen of Mardi Gras. She also served as president of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and vice president of the student senate. She served on the Pan-Hellenic Council, Cencoe and was the recipient of the Ray Williams award for Maroon Jackets. In 1970, she was elected to the Centenary College Board of Trustees and served several terms. She founded Exclusive Travel Designs in Dallas in 1991. She was active in the Junior League of Shreveport and was one of the founding volunteers of the Red River Revel Arts Festival and the Rutherford House. She was an active fund-raiser for Centenary College, the Shreveport Symphony, the Jaycees, the Dallas Museum of Art and Southfield School. She was instrumental in securing donated trips for charity events such as the Beaux Arts Ball, the Crystal Charity Ball and Christmas in the Sky. Survivors include her husband, Jim S. Sale of Dallas; two daughters, Marjorie Querbes Briley and Elizabeth Querbes Andreeff; two stepdaughters, Felicity Sale and Lisa Holderman; five stepsons, John Sale, Jess Sale, John Holderman, Jim Sale and Jeff Sale; and five grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Highland Park United Methodist Church Outreach Summer Camping Program, the Baylor Health Care System Foundation for the Rehabilitation Hospital, to Parkland Memorial Hospital, the Centenary College for the International Traveling Fund, Southfield School in Shreveport or to the Ann Olene C. Sale Advised Fund at the Community Foundation for Shreveport-Bossier, the family said. SHAW, Garland C. LCAP 5/2/1999 EVANS -- Funeral services for Garland Calvin Shaw, 89, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 3, in the Congregational Methodist Church. Burial will be in Evans Community Cemetery. He died at 4 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 1999, in his Evans residence. WALTHER, George B. Jr. LCAP 5/2/1999 TEMPLE, Texas -- Graveside services for George Batey Walther Jr., 84, will be at 4 p.m. Monday, May 3, at Graceland, Orange Grove Cemetery, under direction of Wade Funeral Home of Hubbard, Texas. The Rev. David Whitlock will officiate. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Monday following the service at First Baptist Church Family Ministry Center in Lake Charles. Mr. Walther died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, in a Temple care center. A native of Gibson, he graduated from St. James High School and earned a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from LSU. He spent most of his adult life in Lake Charles and retired after a 36-year career as Chief Design Engineer and Manager of Product Engineering for the Cities Service Co. He moved to Temple in 1995. He was past president of the Louisiana Engineering Society, a member of the prestigious American National Standards Institute, past district governor of the Lions Club, and held various offices in both the state and national Airstream Club. He was a longtime active member and officer of First United Methodist Church, and later of First Baptist Church. In Temple he joined Canyon Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ethel Jane "Eppie" Walther, one son, Dr. George Howard Walther of Temple; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211, the family said. BREAUX, Marice, Mrs. LCAP 5/4/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Marice (Betty Ann) Breaux, 64, will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Vistiation will be 3-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m.; and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, in the funeral home. Mrs. Breaux died at 10:50 p.m. Sunday, May 2, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Arthur, she had lived in Lake Charles for the past 47 years. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Debbie Newman of Lake Charles; two sons, Davis D. Breaux of Sulphur and Gordon K. Breaux of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. CHRISTMAN, James C. LCAP 5/4/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for James Carlton "B.B." Christman, 87, will be at 11 a.m. today, May 4, in Welsh Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Mr. Christman died at 10:35 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 1999, in the Kinder hospital. COURTNEY, Robert W. LCAP 5/4/1999 Graveside services for Robert Warren Courtney, 59, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 4, in Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Randall Osborne and Danny Koonce will officiate. Visitation is 8 a.m.-noon. Mr. Courtney died Saturday, May 1, 1999, in his residence. A native of Lake Charles and resident of Sulphur, he also had lived in Houston for 25 years. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his mother, Florence Beard Courtney; and two sisters, Claudette Koonce of Rockport, Texas, and Maureen Chance of Baton Rouge. DEROUEN, Irma H., Mrs. LCAP 5/4/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Irma A. Hebert Derouen, 90, of Bell City, will be at 1 p.m. today, May 4, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Charlotte Brent will officiate. Burial will be in Hayes Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mrs. Derouen died Sunday, May 2, 1999, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Bell City, she was a long-time member of the Hayes First United Methodist Church. Survivors include three stepdaughters, Neely Andrus and Louella Fruge, both of Lake Charles, and Nola Green of Baytown, Texas. DESHOTELS, Cora E. LCAP 5/4/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Cora Elizabeth Deshotels, 74, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery. Mrs. Deshotels died Monday, May 3, 1999, in Sulphur. HANDY, Clarence LCAP 5/4/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Clarence ''Booger Booger'' Handy, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a Lake Charles hospital. HUGGINS, Natalie T., Mrs. LCAP 5/4/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Natalie Therese Huggins, 63, will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Eddie Simmons will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Huggins died at 5:40 p.m. Sunday, May 2, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a longtime member of Sale Street Baptist Church and the Sale Street Baptist Singles Group. Survivors include two daughters, Kathy Jennings of Lake Charles and Sharon Watson of Nashville, Tenn.; three sons, Eric and Ricky Huggins, both of Lake Charles, and Darren Huggins of Nashville; one brother, Eric Authement Sr. of Lake Charles; one sister, Lillian Trahan of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. LANTHIER, Claude LCAP 5/4/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Claude Lanthier, 88, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 10:10 p.m. Sunday in a Lake Charles hospital. LANTZ, Rodney P. LCAP 5/4/1999 CARLYSS -- Funeral services for Rodney Paul Lance, 70, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, from St. Theresa Catholic. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Monday evening. Mr. Lantz died Monday, May 3, 1999, in Carlyss. A native of Iota, he had been a resident of Sulphur for the past 50 years. He was a 1946 graduate of Iota High School. He retired from Olin after 37 years of service. He was a 3rd Degree in the Knights of Columbus of Carlyss. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, where he was an usher. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Regan Lantz of Carlyss; one son, Randal P. Lantz of Carlyss; three daughters, Patricia An Atwell of Sulphur, Peggy M. Lopez of Victoria, Texas and Leah J. Harris of Carlyss; two brothers, Hilry Lantz of Baton Rouge and Donald Lantz of Bayou Vista; one sister, Rena Faulk of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. MECHE, Irving Jr. LCAP 5/4/1999 Funeral services for Irving ''Sonny'' Meche Jr., 50, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Carl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be 7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mr. Meche died at 4:34 p.m. Friday, April 30, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Church Point, he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 35 years. He was a graduate of Washington High School and had attended McNeese State University. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was an operator at Montell, USA, and was a member of Operating Engineers Local 407. He was an usher at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Linda Ann Citizen Meche; two sons, Irving Meche III and Jonathan Meche, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Sonya Meche of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mary Geneva Citizen and Shirley Arceneaux, both of Lake Charles; and his mother, Mable Duplechain Meche of Lake Charles. PARKHURST, Edith LCAP 5/4/1999 Funeral services for Edith Parkhurst will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery in Orange, Texas. REYNOLDS, Bernal LCAP 5/4/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Bernal Reynolds, 100, will be at 3 p.m. today, May 4, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Kinder Cemetery. Mr. Reynolds died at 8:40 p.m. Sunday, May 2, 1999, in Kinder. THORNTON, Neil LCAP 5/4/1999 CARLYSS -- Graveside services for Neil Thornton, 76, will be at 2 pm. Wednesday, May 5, in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Thornton died Sunday, May 2, 1999, in Sulphur. He was a native of Malvern, Ark., and a resident of Sulphur. He was a graduate of Malvern High School and was employed by the Merchant Marines for six years, was employed by Cit-Con Refinery for 15 years and was a retired real estate agent. He was a member in good standing of John C. Ayers F & AM and the Scottish Rite for 45 years. Survivors include his wife, Lillie Weekley Thornton; one son, Terry Weekley Johnson of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Joyceleon Mills of Toledo, Ohio, and Anna Miley of Houston; nine grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to John C. Ayers F & AM No. 437, P.O. Box 1244, Lake Charles, LA 70602-1244, or Lighthouse Gospel, P.O. Box 2329, Sulphur, La 70664. WILLIS, Artie LCAP 5/4/1999 PITKIN -- Funeral services for Artie "Dick" Willis, 80, will be at 4 p.m. today, May 4, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin. Mr. Willis died at 9:18 a.m. Sunday, May 2, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. WINGATE, Woodrow LCAP 5/4/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Woodrow Wingate, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, in Marlow Baptist Church, Hwy 10. Burial will be in Marlow Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 8:45 p.m. Sunday, May 2, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. BRANDT, Edward D. LCAP 5/6/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Edward D. Brandt, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 7, in First Baptist Church. The Revs. Jerry Masters and Jon Tellifero will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today in the funeral home, and from 9 a.m. Friday in the church. Mr. Brandt died at 7:44 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. While a student at Texas A&M, he was sports editor of the Battalion newspaper, first sergeant of "F" Company Infantry and recipient of the first George Moore trophy awarded by the college PMS and T. He received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from A&M in 1948 and a commission as a second lieutenant in the infantry. He was a distinguished military graduate. He was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Texas Society of Professional Engineers and qualified as a registered professional engineer in civil engineering in Texas and Louisiana. In 1954, he moved to DeRidder to work for West Brothers Department stores. During this time, he attended New York University where he received a masters of science degree in retailing and business administration in 1957. He became executive vice president and secretary of the company in 1965. After the sale of West Brothers, he had been an active investor and developer of real estate. He was a charter member and president of the Beauregard Industrial Development Corporation and president of the City of DeRidder Planning Commission. He was a member of the DeRidder Industrial Council. He was a Century Club member of the Texas A&M Association of Former Students. He was president of the Greater DeRidder Chamber of Commerce and on the DeRidder Council of Camp Fire Girls. He was a member of DeRidder Lions Club, DeRidder United Fund and City of DeRidder Planning Commission. In 1983, he was elected by petition to serve on the board of directors of Beauregard Electric Co-Operative Inc. and served three terms as president. He was elected to the DeRidder City Council for two terms. In 1978, he was named "Boss of the Year" by the DeRidder business community. He was a member of First Baptist Church where he was a teacher in the Christian Living Program. Survivors include his wife, June West Brandt; one son, Edward Dupree Brandt III of Dillon, Colo.; two daughters, Renee Brandt Peck of New Orleans and Allison Brandt Woods of Sugar Land, Texas; one brother, Allen Moore Brandt of Houston; and six grandchildren. FONTENOT, Carlton LCAP 5/6/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Carlton Fontenot, 71, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Derouen Lorraine Cemetery in Hayes. Mr. Fontenot died Wednesday, May 5, 1999, in his residence. FRUGE, Louis V. Sr. LCAP 5/6/1999 Funeral arrangements for Louis Victor ''Keno'' Fruge Sr., 71, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in an Alexandria hospital. HANDY, Clarence LCAP 5/6/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Clarence "Booger Booger" Handy, 55, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 8, in New Hope CME Church. Burial will be in Starlight Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Handy died at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 2, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. JOHNSON, Thelton LCAP 5/6/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Thelton Johnson, 49, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 7, in Colonial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Almadane Cemetery. Mr. Johnson died at 12:15 a.m. Thursday, April 29, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. LANTIA, Clovis P. LCAP 5/6/1999 Funeral services for Clovis Paul Lantia, 60, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, May 7, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Mr. Lantia died Wednesday, May 5, 1999, in his residence. NEVEAU, Lionel LCAP 5/6/1999 Funeral arrangements for Lionel Neveau, 86, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in his residence. OWEN, Audry P., Mrs. LCAP 5/6/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Audry P. Owen, 78, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 6, in Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. The Rev. Michael Howard will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Owen died Tuesday, May 4, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Sulphur and longtime resident of Westlake, she was a member of First Baptist Church of Westlake. Survivors include two sons, James E. Owen of Westlake and Robert Charles Owen of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Betty Splettstoesser of Minnesota and Susan Champagne of Sulphur; one brother, Bill Picard of Westlake; one sister, Ruth Pinion of Trinity, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. PARKHURST, Edith LCAP 5/6/1999 Funeral services for Edith Mae Delaney Parkhurst, 81, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. T.R. Bergeron will officiate. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday. Mrs. Parkhurst died Sunday, May 2, 1999, in Corona Del Mar, Calif. She was a native of Grand Lake and had lived in Orange, Houston and Danciger/West Columbia, Texas. She and her husband moved to Lake Charles in 1978. She was involved with the Masons and the VFW and was a member of Oak Park United Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, James Parkhurst of Corona Del Mar and Donald Parkhurst of Brunswick, Ga.; one brother, Hugh Delaney of Big Lake; four grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. PERCY, Mary A. LCAP 5/6/1999 Funeral services for Mary Alice Albright Percy, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Leonard Sanderson will officiate. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Greenwood Cemetery in Shreveport. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Percy died Wednesday, May 5, 1999, in Baton Rouge. A native of Linden, Texas, she lived in Lake Charles prior to moving to Baton Rouge. She had attended Tulane University and was a member of Phi Mu sorority. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Lake Charles. Survivors include her husband, Dr. W. Edgar Percy Jr. of Baton Rouge; one son, Dr. W. Edgar Percy III of Sylacuga, Ala.; one daughter, Harriet E. Percy of Baton Rouge; and two sisters, Mrs. Hulon Wesner and Mrs. Jean Richey, both of Shreveport. SIAS, Napolean LCAP 5/6/1999 EUNICE -- Funeral services for Napolean Sias, 89, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 8, from St. Mathilda Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Chatagnier under the direction of Frank Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Sias died at 7 a.m. Friday, April 30, 1999, in the Eunice hospital. STANLEY, Genevieve S., Mrs. LCAP 5/6/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Genevieve Ruth Sorensen Jones Stanley, 91, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 8, in First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Thomas Pass will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home, and from 1 p.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Stanley died Tuesday, May 4, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Chicago, Ill., she was a resident of Lake Charles since 1940 when her family moved to this area. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church. She received a bachelor of science degree in Latin from University of Illinois. She pledged Alpha Delta Pi sorority and was president. She was active in her sorority alumni chapter, PTA work, YMCA, Camp Fire Girls, and the American Association of University Women. She was employed by Illinois Central Bank in the international department. Survivors include one son, Sam K. Jones of Frederick, Md.; one daughter, Mary Ann Harvey of Austin, Texas; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, the family said. BENNETT, Mary B. LCAP 5/7/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Mary B. Bennett, 91, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, May 7, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pine Island Cemetery in Simpson. Mrs. Bennett died Wednesday, May 5, 1999, in Leesville. COKER, Cleveland LCAP 5/7/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Cleveland Coker, 71, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 8, in Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Willis Flat Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home. Mr. Coker died Thursday, May 6, 1999, in his residence. DEVILLE, Roy L. LCAP 5/7/1999 DEQUINCY -- Graveside services for Roy L. "Babe" DeVille, 70, of Village Mills, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 8, in Royer Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today in Broussard's Mortuary in Beaumont, Texas, and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday in Colonial Funeral Home. Mr. DeVille died Thursday, May 6, 1999, in a Beaumont hospital. He was a native of Vinton and had lived in DeQuincy for many years before he moved to Village Mills. He was a retired worker for Halliburton Services and was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Betty DeVille of Village Mills; two sons, Mike DeVille of Scott and Rodney DeVille of Florida; one daughter, Lisa Kay Javins of Westlake; two sisters, Evelyn England of DeQuincy and Ovena Bonds of West Virginia; and one grandchild. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale, P.O. Box 318, Memphis, TN 38101, the family said. FOREMAN, Francis D. LCAP 5/7/1999 Funeral services for Francis D. Foreman, 83, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 8, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Raymond Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Mrs. Foreman died Monday, May 3, 1999, in an Orange, Texas, hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she had lived in Orange for 50 years. She was a member of Ladies Auxiliary, Ladies Court 44 and the Ladies Society. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church. Survivors include three brothers, Peter C. Deville of Mossville, Clarence Deville of Houston and Frank Deville of Oakland, Calif.; four sisters, Mary Winbush, Theresa Pete and Mildred Lute, all of Lake Charles, and Fannie Edwards of Los Angeles; and two grandchildren. FRUGE, Louis V. Sr. LCAP 5/7/1999 services for Louis Victor "Keno" Fruge Sr., 71, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 8, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery in Elton under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Fruge died Wednesday, May 5, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. He was a native of Kinder and had lived most of his life in Lake Charles before moving to Welsh in 1979. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Glenda Thibodeaux Fruge of Welsh; two sons, Louis Victor Fruge Jr. of Houston and Hervin John Fruge of Lafayette; one daughter, Vickey Jean Cleveland of Beaumont, Texas; three brothers, Addison Fruge of Lake Charles, John David Fruge of Moss Bluff and William N. Fruge of Owensboro, Ky.; one sister, Nettie F. LeBoeuf of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. HAGAR, Patricia Ann LCAP 5/7/1999 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Patricia Ann Hagar, 52, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Russell Lormand, Al Willis and Rick Treece will officiate. Burial will be in Indian Village Cemetery in Indian Village. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Hagar died Thursday, May 6, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a Baptist. Survivors include two sons, Tracy Hagar and David Lynn Hagar, both of Mesquite, Texas; one daughter, Deborah Ann Hagar of Longmont, Colo.; four sisters, Lou Willis, Sue Thibodeaux, Tommie Ruth Stewart and Tammy Sonnier, all of Moss Bluff; her parents, Hugh and Mavis Lormand of Moss Bluff; and two grandchildren. JOHNSON, Edward W. LCAP 5/7/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Edward Wood Johnson, 100, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 8, in Starlight Baptist Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mr. Johnson died at 6:51 a.m. Thursday, May 6, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. KENNERSON, Wilfred LCAP 5/7/1999 Funeral services for Wilfred "Shorty" Kennerson, 67, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 8, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barros will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-10:45 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mr. Kennerson died Monday, May 3, 1999, inn a local hospital. A native of Latwell, he had lived in Lake Charles for 45 years. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Audrey Kennerson of Lake Charles; one daughter, Kimberly Kennerson Clayborn of Lake Charles; four brothers, Linton Kennerson of Long Beach, Calif., A.B. Kennerson of Lake Charles, Willis Kennerson of Philadelphia, Pa. and Tellesmar Kennerson Jr. of Carson, Calif.; five sisters, Dorothy Simien and Eva Gallien, both of Lake Charles, Loretha Bellard of Beaumont, Texas, Alma Daniels of Baton Rouge and Theresa Gassaway of Westlake; his mother, Wilda Leonard of Baton Rouge; and two grandchildren. PERCY, Mary A. LCAP 5/7/1999 Funeral services for Mary Alice Albright Percy, 80, will be at 10 a.m. today, May 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Leonard Sanderson will officiate. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Greenwood Cemetery in Shreveport. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Percy died Tuesday, May 4, 1999, in Baton Rouge. A native of Linden, Texas, she had lived in Lake Charles prior to moving to Baton Rouge. She attended Tulane University and was a member of Phi Mu Fraternity. She was a member of the Junior League of Lake Charles and PEO. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Lake Charles. Survivors include her husband, Dr. W. Edgar Percy Jr. of Lake Charles; one son, Dr. W. Edgar Percy III of Sylacauga, Ala.; one daughter, Harriet E. Percy of Baton Rouge; and two sisters, Mrs. Hulon Wesner and Mrs. Jean Richey, both of Shreveport. ROMERO, Grace S. LCAP 5/7/1999 Funeral services for Grace S. Romero, 78, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 8, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Ronnie Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday, in the funeral home. Mrs. Romero died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Orange, Texas, and had lived in Big Lake before moving to Lake Charles 63 years ago. She was a graduate of Big Lake High School and was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Claude J. Romero of Lake Charles; three sons, Larry Romero of Mangham, Charles Romero of Lake Charles and Richard Romero of Big Lake; one sister, Ruth Dettman of Port Neches, Texas; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. SCHINDLER, Thomas W. Sr. LCAP 5/7/1999 BATON ROUGE -- Funeral services for Thomas William Schindler Sr., 80, were held Tuesday, May 4, in Rabenhorst Funeral Home. Burial was in Eastern Star Cemetery. Mr. Schindler died at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 2, 1999, in a Baton Rouge hospital. STACEY, Norma T. LCAP 5/7/1999 Funeral services for Norma Trahan Stacey, 73, will be at noon Saturday, May 8, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral. Monsignor Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4:30-8 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and 8-11:30 a.m. Saturday, in the funeral home. Mrs. Stacey died at 12:34 a.m. Thursday, May 6, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Roanoke. She was a 1946 graduate of St. Mary Dominican College in New Orleans. She worked as an accountant at Cities Service in Lake Charles 1946-49. She served as secretary of the Louisiana Teachers Retirement System 1950-51 and was business manager for Brewer Studios in Lake Charles 1951-78. She was co-owner of Ravet Estate in Bell City, Trahan Farm in Lake Arthur and Trahan Estate in Fenton. She was co-owner of Trahan Insurance Agency in Welsh 1964-72. She was active in the Lake Charles Messiah Chorus and sang in the Immaculate Conception choir 1946-52. She served on various committees for the Lake Charles Community Concerts, the Art Association of Lake Charles and the Lake Charles Symphony Auxiliary. She worked as a volunteer librarian at Landry Memorial High School and was active in the St. Patrick Hospital Auxiliary, the Governor's Program for Gifted Children and the McNeese State University Foundation Scholarship Committee. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral and served in various capacities for the Diocese of Lake Charles, including secretary and receptionist and on the decorating and scouting committees. She served on the National Catholic Committee on Scouting, was a member-at-large of the Calcasieu Area Council of Boy Scouts and was named to the diocese Scouting Roll of Honor in 1982. She was a dame grand cross of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, a dame of grace in the Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem and a dame of merit in the Sacred Military Constantinian of St. George. She was a member of the American Association of University Women, the National Conference of Christians and Jews, the American and Lake Charles Rose Societies, the Lake Charles Garden Club, Les Estudientes Book Club, the Pioneer Club and the Serra Club. Survivors include her husband, Truman Stacey of Lake Charles; two sons, Tim Brewer of Houston and John Brewer of New Orleans; and two grandchildren. STRICKART, Ruby D. LCAP 5/7/1999 PITKIN -- Funeral services for Ruby Doyle Strickart, 68, of Boyce will be at 3 p.m. today, May 7, in Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will be in Occupy No. 1 Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home. Mrs. Strickart died Wednesday, May 5, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. TIZENO, Heywood H. LCAP 5/7/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Heywood Howard Tizeno, 85, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 8, in the Union Mission Baptist Church. The Rev. Gerald W. Perkins will officiate. Burial will be in Benevolent Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Tizeno died at 5:40 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Jennings. He was a member of the Union Mission Baptist Church where he had served as a senior usher. Survivors include one brother, Welvin Tizeno of Rosa; and one sister, Sedenoia Brown of Houston. TURNER, Irene M. LCAP 5/7/1999 BATON ROUGE -- Funeral services for Irene McQueen Turner, 73, of Lake Charles will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 8, in Francis Asbury United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Greenoaks Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Welsh Funeral Home of Baton Rouge. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. Turner died at 1 a.m. Thursday, May 6, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Baton Rouge, she was a graduate of Istrouma High School. She received her bachelor's degree in home economics and a master's degree in nutrition from Louisiana State University. She taught at Hessemer and then worked across the state for the Louisiana Extension Service, spending time in both Oak Grove and Opelousas. In 1982, she returned to Baton Rouge and taught at LSU until her retirement. She was a past president and member of the Baton Rouge Camellia Society, the Louisiana State University Faculty Club and the Louisiana State University Alumni Association. She was a member of Francis Asbury United Methodist Church. Survivors include one stepson, Dr. Michael C. Turner of Lake Charles; one brother, Holcombe McQueen of Slidell; one sister, Mrs. Harold (Fay McQueen) Boudreaux of Gonzales; and two grandchildren. ARDOIN, Fred J. Sr. LCAP 5/8/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Fred J. Ardoin Sr., 75, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 8, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Decoteau will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. A rosary was recited Friday evening. Mr. Ardoin died Friday, May 7, 1999, in Lake Charles. He was a native of Lacassine and a resident of Sulphur. He sold watermelons on U.S. 90 for 15 years. He was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Ardoin of Sulphur; one son, Fred Ardoin Jr. of Sulphur; two daughters, Rita Carrier of Moss Bluff and Eva Marie McBride of Sulphur; two sisters, Francis Fontenot and Beulah Flanagan, both of Sulphur; 10 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. GREEN, Maynard LCAP 5/8/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Maynard Green, 62, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 11 a.m. Friday in a Jackson hospital. LANTIA, Clovis P. LCAP 5/8/1999 Funeral services for Clovis Paul Lantia, 60, were held Friday, May 7, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Alan Weishample officiated. Burial was in Consolata Cemetery. Mr. Lantia died at 8:50 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, 1999, in his residence. He was a native of Opelousas and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He worked as a heavy-equipment operator. Survivors include two sons, John David and Paul J. Lantia, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Effie Belle Townley of Oakdale and Alicia M. Lantia of Norfolk, Va.; two sisters, Velma R. Peroni and Mary Alice Mainer, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Wayne A. Lantia of Lake Charles and Floyd Anthony Lantia of Belle Chase; and one grandchild. MILLER, Lillian G. LCAP 5/8/1999 EUNICE -- Funeral services for Lillian Guillory Miller, 65, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 9, from St. Mathilda Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery in Mallet under the direction of Frank Brothers Funeral Home. Mrs. Miller died at 7:44 a.m. Thursday, May 6, 1999, in an Opelousas hospital. MOORE, George LCAP 5/8/1999 Funeral arrangements for George Moore, 74, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 9:40 a.m. Friday in a local hospital. ST. ORES, John W. Jr. LCAP 5/8/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for John W. St. Ores Jr., 44, of Grand Coteau, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 9, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Deacon Ed McNally will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is 4:30-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. St. Ores died at 8:24 a.m. Friday, May 7, 1999, in an Opelousas hospital. He was a native of Crowley, a former resident of Jennings and had lived in Grand Coteau for the past three years. He worked for the Lafayette Advertiser and was a former employee of the Jennings Daily News, the Morning Advocate, the American Press and the Southwest Daily News. Survivors include one brother, Norman Roy of Jennings; and one sister, Mrs. Ervin (Linda) Quebodeaux of Moss Bluff. TINDER, Noah LCAP 5/8/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Noah Tinder, 83, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Friday in a Beaumont hospital. VEILLON, Hallie LCAP 5/8/1999 Funeral services for Hallie Veillon, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 9, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Lawrence Hidalgo and Carlys Beard will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Veillon died at 4:40 a.m. Friday, May 7, 1999, in his residence. He was a native of Ville Platte and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 62 years. He retired from the Lake Charles Police Department as a captain in 1969 after 20 years of service. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 8, the Louisiana Police Officers Association and the Municipal Officers Association. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Lois May Maynor Veillon of Lake Charles; two sons, Harold Veillon and Randy Veillon, both of Moss Bluff; three daughters, Linda Sue Bennett of Benton, Ark., Laura Ann Miller of Houston and Sharon Faye Evans of Austin, Texas; one brother, Joseph D. Veillon of Lake Charles; two half sisters, Aleda Poore and Orene Urioste, both of Eunice; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. VERNIER, George G. LCAP 5/8/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for George G. ''Sonny'' Vernier, 68, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial Will be in Spikes Cemetery in Bancroft. Mr. Vernier died at 10:35 a.m. Friday, May 7, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. CORMIER, Ores LCAP 5/5/1999 CARENCRO -- Funeral services for Ores "Pop" Cormier, 79, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 5, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Melancon Funeral Home. Mr. Cormier died at 7:25 p.m. Monday, May 3, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. FOREMAN, Frances LCAP 5/5/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Frances Foreman, 83, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday. HAMMOCK, S. Clarice LCAP 5/5/1999 CONVERSE -- Graveside services for S. Clarice Tatum Hammock, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 6, in Sardis Cemetery under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home of Mansfield. James Maxwell will officiate. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Hammock died Saturday, May 1, 1999. She was a native of Sardis and had lived in El Paso, Texas. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Earl R. Hammock; one son, Curtis R. Hammock of El Paso; three daughters, C. Earline Hammock of Los Alamos, N.M., and Sally L. Rogers and Gail Tadlock, both of El Paso; two brothers, John Smith Tatum and Tanner Tatum; four sisters, Aleece Joyner, Helen Maffett, Hilda Thompson and Millie Esser; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to La Mariposa Hospice of El Paso, the family said. KENNERSON, Wilfred LCAP 5/5/1999 Funeral arrangements for Wilfred "Shorty" Kennerson, 67, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. LANTHIER, Claude LCAP 5/5/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Claude Lanthier, 88, of Lake Charles will be at 10 a.m. today, May 5, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Lanthier died at 10:10 p.m. Sunday, May 2, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. ODOM, Jessie C. LCAP 5/5/1999 ALTADENA, Calif. -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Jessie Louise Clark Odom, 80, will be announced by Raphael and Son Funeral Home. She died at 3 a.m. Tuesday in her residence. OWEN, Audrey P. LCAP 5/5/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral arrangements for Audrey P. Owen, 78, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 4:40 p.m. Tuesday in the Sulphur hospital. PARKHURST, Edith D. LCAP 5/5/1999 Funeral services for Edith Mae Delaney Parkhurst, 81, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. T.R. Bergeron will officiate. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday. Mrs. Parkhurst died Sunday, May 2, 1999, in Corona Del Mar, Calif. She was a native of Grand Lake and had lived in Orange, Houston and Danciger/West Columbia, Texas. She and her husband moved to Lake Charles in 1978. She was involved with the Masons and the VFW and was a member of Oak Park United Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, James Parkhurst of Corona Del Mar and Donald Parkhurst of Brunswick, Ga.; four grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. PREMORE, Shirley LCAP 5/5/1999 Funeral services for Shirley Louise Powers Premore, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 6, in Hixson Funeral Home. Deacon Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Premore died Tuesday, May 4, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of New York and had lived in Lake Charles for 38 years. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Frank Premore; three sons, Barry Powers of Lake Charles, Mark Powers of Rosepine and Lindsay Powers of Iowa; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the VFW, the family said. STANLEY, Genevieve J., Mrs. LCAP 5/5/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Genevieve Jones Stanley, 91, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. VIDRINE, Dewey G., Mrs. LCAP 5/5/1999 LAFAYETTE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Dewey G. (Mary Reed) Vidrine, 85, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 5, from St. Pius X Catholic Church. Monsignor Richard von Phul Mouton will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery in Fenton under the direction of Delhomme Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Vidrine died at 6 p.m. Monday, May 3, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. She was a native of Allen Parish and a resident of Lafayette. In her youth, she was the unofficial nurse of Fenton. During World War II, she worked with the Red Cross, teaching various activities. She was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, the Ladies Altar Society and was a religion teacher. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Madeline) Whipple and Mrs. Lance (Lyda) Songy, both of Lafayette, and Mrs. Bobby (Leta) Le Franc of Kinder; three sons, Clifton Vidrine and Dewey Steven Vidrine, both of Lafayette, and Fred B. Vidrine of New Iberia; one sister, Anna Grace Moore of Lake Charles; three brothers, Edward Reed and A.D. Reed, both of Jennings, and Fabian Reed Jr. of Lake Charles; 26 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. WILLIS, Artie LCAP 5/5/1999 PITKIN -- Funeral services for Artie "Dick" Willis, 80, were at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, in Ardoin Funeral Home of Pitkin. Burial was in Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Willis died at 9:18 a.m. Sunday, May 2, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital.