NOVEMBER 2000 OBITUARIES - Calcasieu Parish, LA Area AS PRINTED IN THE LAKE CHARLES AMERICAN PRESS ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ The following obits were taken from the Lake Charles American Press (LCAP). There is an index for 2000 which may help you locate a name quicker. The Lake Charles American Press has granted permission for the obituaries to be archived by the USGenWeb Project. They assume no responsibility in the accuracy of the information. They print only what is furnished to them by the indicated funeral home. They have been arranged alphabetically by surname. The date beside the newspaper abbreviation is the date it was printed. This information has been placed at this site by Margaret Rentrop Moore, host of the Calcasieu Parish, LA USGenWeb Project. Contact Margaret Moore at mmoore@usunwired.net ABSHIRE, Asel P. LCAP 11/19/2000 Memorial services for Asel P. Abshire, 79, will be at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, in Johnson Funeral Home. Monsignor Ronald Groth will officiate. The body was donated to medical education and research. Visitation is from 5:30 p.m. Monday. Mr. Abshire died at 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Kaplan, he had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving in World War II. He was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, where he received the medal for devoted service from Bishop Jude Speyrer for his volunteer work. He was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers Area Local 914 and of Companions of Honor. Survivors include one son, Wayne Abshire of Kansas City, Mo.; two daughters, Mrs. George (Suzanne) McCall of Lake Charles and Mrs. Guy (Valerie) Bowmaster of Havelock, N.C.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, the family said. ALLEN, Jeanne LCA 11/26/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Jeanne Allen, 65, will be announced by Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. ALLEN, Jeanne LCAP 11/27/2000 Graveside services for Jeanne Allen, 65, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 27, in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-noon today in the funeral home. Mrs. Allen died Friday, Nov. 24, 2000. A native of Indianapolis, Ind., she had lived in Sulphur for 28 years. She was a nurse. Survivors include one son, Barry Lang Butler of Midlothian, Texas; four daughters, Laurie Jene Butler of Shreveport, Shannon Leigh Murphy of Moss Bluff and Danielle Delene Allen and Melissa Lynn Allen, both of Sulphur; and three grandchildren. ANDREWS, Lorene LCAP 11/19/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Lorene Andrews, 88, will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a Sulphur hospital. ANDREWS, Wade S. LCAP 11/8/2000 ALEXANDRIA - Funeral services for Wade S. Andrews, 67, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 8, in John Kramer and Son Funeral Home. The Rev. David Boothe will officiate. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. in Palestine Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Andrews died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. Survivors include his wife, Jo "Sherry" Andrews of Alexandria; one son, James B. Andrews of University Place, Wash.; two daughters, Victoria Yu of Albuquerque, N.M., and Robyn Doellinger of Lacy, Wash.; one brother, G.B. Andrews Jr. of DeQuincy; two sisters, Bobby Jean Roy and Billie Sue Manuel, both of Dry Creek; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. ANDREWS, Lorene S. LCAP 11/20/2000 Sulphur - Graveside services for Lorene Spore Andrews, 88, will be at 2pm Tuesday, Nov.21, in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. The Rev. Charles Watson will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Mrs. Andrews died at 3:55pm Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000 in a local hospital. She was a native fo Newkirkhe was a substitute teacher for the Calcasieu Parish School Board for many years. Survivors include two sons, Monte Hoe Andrews of Newkirk and Mitchell Andrews of newkirk and Mitchell Andrews of DeQuincy; one sister, Zelfa Lake of Newkirk; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. ARCENEAUX, Bill LCAP 11/29/2000 Funeral arrangements for Bill Arceneaux, 81, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 6:10 p.m. Tuesday in a local care center. ARDOIN, Desire LCAP 11/10/2000 WELSH - Graveside services for Desire "Shorty" Ardoin, 71, of Sulphur, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 10, in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Funeral services were held Thursday in Robison Funeral Home. Deacon Johnny Mouton officiated. Mr. Ardoin died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000. Survivors include one son, Steven Ardoin of Sulphur; two daughters, Katherine Franks of Ragley and Diana Ardoin of Sulphur; five brothers, Herman Ardoin, Paul Ardoin and Allan Ardoin, all of Sulphur, Lennis Ardoin of Lafayette and Gilford Ardoin of Moss Bluff; six sisters, Wilma West of Houston, Margie Quebodeaux and Mary Ann Abshire, both of Carlyss, Evelynna LePine of Vinton, Anita Young of Sulphur and Elizabeth Dronette of Orange, Texas; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. AUGUST, Samuel R. LCAP 11/20/2000 Funeral arrangements for Samuel Ray August will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at of the 4:53 p.m. Sunday in a car-train accident north of Oberlin. AUGUSTINE, Amos, Sr. LCAP 11/28/2000 Oakdale -Funeral arrangements for Amos Augustine, 62, willl be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in the Bunkie hospital. BAGGETT, Hazel LCAP 11/30/2000 KINDER - Funeral arrangements for Hazel Baggett, 90, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a Lake Charles hospital. BAILEY, Charlie Jr. LCAP 11/25/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Charlie ''Chuck'' Bailey Jr., 40, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 25, in Immanuel Christ Santified Holy Church. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery under the direction of Raphael Funeral Home. Mr. Bailey died Monday, Nov. 20, 2000, in Baker. BANKS, Melvin LCAP 11/3/2000 WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Melvin Banks, 64, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, in St. Matthew Baptist Church. The Rev. Ezekiel Joubert will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mr. Banks died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2000. A native of Spiro, Okla., he lived in Westlake for 25 years. He was retired from Conoco Refinery. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of St. Matthew Baptist Church. Survivors include five sons, Shane Banks of San Diego, Melvin Banks of Richmond, Va., Donald White of Baton Rouge, Kevin W. Banks of Bakersfield, Calif., and Nathaniel Banks of Lake Charles; three daughters, Denise Banks-Grasedyck of Berlin, Germany, Mellie King of Moss Bluff and Natacha Banks-Barrow of Escondido, Calif.; four sisters, Gladys Broyles of California, Wynema Olsem and Zenobia Flowers, both of Las Vegas, and Mattie Hill of Little Rock, Ark.; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. BANKS, Melvin Sr. LCAP 11/1/2000 Funeral arrangements for Melvin Banks Sr., 64, of Westlake will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Saturday. BASS, Walter J. Sr. LCAP 11/1/2000 Funeral services for Walter James Bass Sr., 64, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 1, in Throne of Grace Fellowship. The Rev. Wilton Red will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. today in the church. Mr. Bass died Friday, Oct. 27, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Prentiss, Miss., he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was formerly employed by BFI and Chemical Waste. Survivors include three sons, Walter Bass Jr. of Dallas and James Bass and Gregory Bass, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Odessa Robinson and Mattie Willis, both of Lake Charles; four brothers, Jerel Bass and Bobby Bass, both of Brookhaven, Miss., John Bass of Crowley and Porter Powell of New Orleans; two sisters, Louise Shinette of Lake Charles and Minnie Bass of Biloxi, Miss.; his mother, Mattie Norwood of Prentiss; his companion, Annie Fletcher of Oakdale; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. BASSETT, Mona LCAP 11/8/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Mona Bassett, 45, will be at 4 p.m. today, Nov. 8, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mrs. Bassett died Friday, Nov. 3, 2000, in Shreveport. BEARD, Grace R. LCAP 11/12/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services Grace Romero Beard, 81, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 12, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. She died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. BENOIT, Camella S. LCAP 11/6/2000 Funeral services for Camella Shirley Benoit, 61, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Benoit died at 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Jennings, she had lived most of her life in Lake Charles prior to moving to Westlake last year. She was a member of Moss Bluff Assembly of God Church. Survivors include her husband, Ramus "Moose" Benoit of Westlake; five sons, Tony William Benoit of Colorado Springs, Colo., Ramus Benoit Jr. of Angola, Larry Benoit of DeQuincy, John Benoit of DeRidder and Chadwick Benoit of Welsh; four daughters, Alice Gayle Benoit, Pamela Lynn Dougay and Doris Ewalt, all of Moss Bluff and Velvet Kay Frericks of Bemid, Minn.; 20 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. BENOIT, John P. LCAP 11/2/2000 CAMERON - Funeral services for John Paul Benoit, 59, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3, from Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mr. Benoit died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Cameron. He was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. He was employed at Omega Protein as an oil room operator. Survivors include his wife, Carmen Benoit of Cameron; one son, George Benoit of Cameron; one brother, John W. Benoit of Cameron; one sister, MaryAnn Trahan of Johnson Bayou; and one grandchild. BERTRAND, Mark W. LCAP 11/18/2000 MOSS BLUFF - Funeral services for Mark Wayne Bertrand, 38, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, from St. Theodore Catholic Church. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Bertrand died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, in Lake Charles. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He worked at Abe's Cajun Grocery. Survivors include one son, Robert Lee Bertrand II of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Kayla Denise Bertrand and Brandy Eve Ellender, both of Moss Bluff; one brother, Richard Lee Bertrand Sr. of Moss Bluff; one sister, Sandra Louviere of Moss Bluff; his mother, Velma Vincent of Moss Bluff; and one grandchild. BILBO, Julia LCAP 11/17/2000 Funeral arrangements for Julia "Momma Julia" Bilbo, 92, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local hospital. BILBO, Julia LCAP 11/19/2000 Funeral services for Julia "Momma Julia" Bilbo, 92, will be at 7 p.m. today, Nov. 19, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Jimmy Stevens will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Monday with burial in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today. Mrs. Bilbo died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Straightway Baptist Church and of the Eastern Star. Survivors include two sons, Elmon Bilbo of Roanoke and William A. Bilbo of Seattle; two daughters, Maeola Sumlin of Hitchcock, Texas, and Saphronia Joella Stewart of Lake Charles; and a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. BILLARD, Mildred LCAP 11/16/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Mildred Billard will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in her residence. BILLARD, Mildred LCAP 11/18/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Mildred Billard, 65, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, in Thompson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Community Cemetery. Mrs. Billard died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, in her residence. BLACKWELL, Glenda M. LCAP 11/11/2000 Graveside services for Glenda Sue Miller Blackwell, 57, will be at 10am Monday, Nov.13, in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The Rev. ronnie Estes will officiate. The body was cremated under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. Blackwell died at 5:10am Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, in her residence. A native of DeRidder, she had lived in Lake Charles for 43 years. She was secretary, treasurer and co-owner of Ken's Consturction Company. She was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Blackwell of Lake Charles; two daughters, Shelia Savoy of Alexandria and Angie Barnes of Cowan, Tenn.; one brother, Rodney Dale Miller of Jacksonville, Fla.; and five grandchildren. BLANCHARD, Lillian LCA 11/26/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Lillian Blanchard, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27, in Wesley United Methodist Church. The Rev. Leon Boggs will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Blanchard died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, in a Baton Rouge hospital. A native of Orange, Texas, she had lived in Sulphur most of her life. She was retired from Blanchard Insurance Co. A member of Wesley United Methodist Church, she was a district officer of United Methodist Women. She was a volunteer at Care/Help. Survivors include one son, the Rev. Chris (Susie) Blanchard of Prairieville; one daughter, Linda Savoie of Baton Rouge; one sister, Neva Priest of Port Arthur, Texas; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, the family said. BLANCHARD, Lillian LCAP 11/25/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Lillian Blanchard, 75, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a Baton Rouge hospital. BLANTON, Abbott LCAP 11/25/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Abbot Dees Blanton, 65, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Mr. Blanton died at 7 a.m. Friday, Nov. 24, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. BOUDREAUX, Jeanne LCAP 11/13/2000 Funeral services for Jeanne Boudreaux, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. John Giles will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Boudreaux died at 2:55 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Kaplan and lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a founding member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Parish. She served as a sacristan for many years. She was a retired cafeteria worker at Prien Lake Elementary School. Survivors include her husband, John Boudreaux of Lake Charles; one son, Joseph Boudreaux Jr. of Pensacola, Fla.; two daughters, Gussie Doucet and Gloria Morris, both of Lake Charles; three sisters, Ann Gaspard of Wallahala, S.C., Lelia Clark of Kaplan and Elodia DeMary of Lafayette; three brothers, Joseph Monceaux, Daniel Monceaux and Cliff Monceaux, all of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. BOUDREAUX, Jeanne LCAP 11/14/2000 Funeral services for Jeanne Boudreaux, 77, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 14, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. John Giles will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m.-1:45 p.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Monday evening. Mrs. Boudreaux died at 2:55 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Kaplan and lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a founding member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Parish. She served as a sacristan for many years. She was a retired cafeteria worker at Prien Lake Elementary School. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Boudreaux of Lake Charles; one son, Joseph Boudreaux Jr. of Pensacola, Fla.; two daughters, Gussie Doucet and Gloria Morris, both of Lake Charles; three sisters, Ann Gaspard of Wallahala, S.C., Lelia Clark of Kaplan and Elodie DeMary of Lafayette; three brothers, Joseph Monceaux, Daniel Monceaux and Cluff Monceaux, all of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. BRADFORD, Alcy S. LCAP 11/15/2000 Greenville, Texas - Funeral services for Alcy Shelby "Brad" Bradford, 81, will be at 2pm Friday, Nov.17, in Coker-Matthews Funeral Home. The Rev. Ellis LeBouef will officiate. Burial will be in Webb Hill Cemetery in Wolfe City, Texas. Lake Charles arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10pm today in Johnson Funeral Home and from 9am Friday in Coker-Matthews Funeral Home. Mr. Bradford died at 1:30pm Tuesday, Nov.14, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Talco, Texas, and had lived in Lake Charles since 1951. He was a heavy-equipment operator for Bico Pavers for many years. He was a member of Operating Engineers Local 406. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include four daughters, Patsy Young, Janila LeBouef and Jo Sedlock, all of Lake Charles, and Sandra Calliham Armstrong of Greenville; one sister, Magdeline Swafford of Celeste, Texas; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. BRAY, Jo Ann LCAP 11/9/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Jo Ann Bray, 50, will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in her residence. BRAY, Jo Ann LCAP 11/10/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Jo Ann Bray, 50, will be at 3 p.m. today, Nov. 10, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Bobby Leger will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mrs. Bray died at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, in her residence. A native of Gonzales, she lived in Sulphur for 27 years. She was of the Assembly of God faith. Survivors include her husband, Elbert "Sneez" Bray of Sulphur; one son, David L. Bray of Sulphur; one daughter, Debbra L. Bray of Sulphur; two brothers, Dee Levell Cronk Jr. of Gonzales and Adam Dan Cronk of Baytown, Texas; one sister, Cheryl Perck of Walker; her father, Dee Levell Cronk Sr. of Walker; her mother, Bertha LeBeau of Gonzalez; and one grandson. BREAUX, Cecile LCAP 11/3/2000 Funeral services for Cecile Breaux, 95, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Nov. 3, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Thursday. Mrs. Breaux died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Rayne, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1935. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Winnie Dishong of Lake Charles; one sister, Mary Hood of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. BREAUX, Rita M. LCAP 11/8/2000 Funeral services for Rita Marie "Doo" Breaux, 71, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, from St. John Vianney Catholic Church. The Revs. Wayne LeBleu and Warren Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in Derouen Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mrs. Breaux died Monday, Nov. 6, 2000, in Lake Charles. A native of Hayes, she had lived in Lake Charles for three years, moving from Welsh. She was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters and the Altar Society. She was the owner of Breaux's Restaurant in Hayes for 25 years. BREAUX, Mable I. LCAP 11/5/2000 Mermentau - Funeral services for Mabele Irene Breaux, 82, of Oakland, Calif., will be at 1pm Monday, Nov.6, from St. John Evangelist Catholic Church. The Rev. Rusty Richard will officiate. Burial will be in Mermentau Cemetery under the direction of Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice. Visitation is 5-9pm today in the church. Mrs. Breaux died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000, in an Oakland hospital. Survivors include one son, Harold Breaux of Oakland; two daughters, Michell Breaux of Jennings and Bettye Hemphill of Oakland; two brothers, Willis Sweet Jr. and Albert Sweet, both of Port Arthur, Texas; five sisters, Betty Martin, Vertna Griffin and Mildred Woods, all of Port Arthur; Mattie McDonald of Inglewood, Calif., and Geneva Pier of Los Angeles; 13 grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. BRETN, Charlotte T. 11/7/2000 Welsh - Funeral services for Charlotte Treadway Brent will be at 2pm Wednesday, Nov.8, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Doug Ezell will officiate. Arrangements are by J.E. Hixson and Sons Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8pm today in the church and from noon Wednesday. Mrs. Brent died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Little Rock, Ark. She moved to Welsh from DeRidder 2 1/2 years ago to be the minister of First United Methodist Church of Welsh and Hayes United Methodist Church. She was in pastoral ministry fro 5 1/2 years. She served as director of Christian education at St. Luck United Methodist Church in Shreveport. She was a church musician, youth director and teacher. She served on the Lake Charles District Committee of Ordained Ministry as registrar. She was a member of Christian Education Fellowship, Welsh Rotary Club, Welsh Roanoke Ministerial Alliance and a lifetime member of United Methodist Women. She had a bachelor of arts defree from Centenary College in Shreveport, a master's of Christian education from Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminay in Evanston, Ill., and a master's of divinitny from Perkins School of Theology of Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Wildosn H. Brent of Welsh; one daughter, Rebecca Brent of Cary, N.C., two sisters, Marcia Gainey of pensacola, Fla., and Virginia Campbell of Jackson, Miss.; her mother Claudia F. Treadway of Jackson, Miss.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to the Charlotte Brent Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 247, Welsh, LA 70591, the family said. BRISCOE, Kevin D. LCAP 11/6/2000 Funeral arrangements for Kevin Dwayne Briscoe, 37, of 1809 Legion St., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in a local hospital. BRISCOE, Kevin D. LCAP 11/10/2000 Funeral services for Kevin D. Briscoe, 37, of 1809 Legion St. will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, in the Metropolitan Baptist Church. The Rev. J.L. Franklin will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Briscoe died at 9:20 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a member of the Metropolitan Baptist Church. He was a 1981 graduate of W.O. Boston High School, He attended LSU. He worked for Conoco Refinery for eight years as an operator. Survivors include two daughters, Marion Moore of Lake Charles and Kelvisha Briscoe of Lake Charles; one son, Justin Briscoe of Lake Charles; one sister, Leslie Briscoe of Lake Charles; two brothers, Matthew Briscoe of Lafayette and John Briscoe of Lake Charles; his mother, Mrs. Evelyn Briscoe of Lake Charles; and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Nolia Briscoe of Lake Charles. BROUSSARD, Lillie N. LCAP 11/27/2000 Funeral services for Lillie N. Broussard, 68, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 27, in Johnson Funeral Home. Cecil E. Price will officiate. Burial will be in Black Bayou Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Broussard died at 8:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a custodian at the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse for many years. She was a member of Boulevard Church of Christ. Survivors include one son, Kenneth L. Broussard of Carlyss; two daughters, Janet Lee Gragg and Katherine "Katy" E. Broussard, both of Sulphur; two brothers, Johnny Newman and Eli Newman, both of Lake Charles; three sisters, Lillian Ewalt of Lake Charles, Mabel Ferrell of Beaumont, Texas, and Lucille Gorum of Sulphur; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. BURCH, Raymond LCAP 11/12/2000 STARKS - Funeral services for Raymond Burch, 70, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13, in Lunita Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the church and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Burch died at 2:40 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, in a Sulphur hospital. He was a native of Orange, Texas. He lived in Hackberry for 40 years before moving to Starks 30 years ago. He was a member of Lunita Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Inez Stains Burch of Starks; three sons, Raymond L. Burch Jr. of Sherwood, Ark., John Darrel Burch of DeQuincy and Brian Keith Burch of Starks; three daughters, Senith Ann Hyatt and Janice Hyatt, both of Singer, and Melba L. Powers of Starks; three sisters, Ophelia Marshal of Johnson Bayou, Sophia Landry of Carlyss and Matilda Stanley of Starks; 18 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. BURCH, Raymond LCAP 11/11/2000 Starks - Funeral arrangements for Raymond Burch, 70, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Friday in a Sulphur hospital. BURDEN, Lula M. LCAP 11/19/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Lula M. Burden, 84, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in the DeRidder hospital. BURDEN, Lula S. LCAP 11/20/2000 DeRidder - Funeral services for Lula May S. Burden, 84 will be at 10 AM Tuesday, Nov. 21, in Mount Carmel Baptist Church. Burial will be Hinson Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Burden died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000, and a local hospital. BURNETT, Bessie LCA 11/26/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Bessie Burnett, 78, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beaver Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Burnett died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital. BURNHAM, Mary A. LCAP 11/20/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mary Abraham Burnham will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in her residence. BURNHAM, Mary Abraham LCAP 11/21/2000 Funeral services for Mary aAbraham Burnham, 83, will be at 11 am today, Nov. 21, at Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. The Rev. Mark Holland will officiate. Burial will be in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio on Tuesday, Nov. 28, under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation will be from 9am today at the church. Mrs. Burnham died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000 in her residence. She was a natvie of Ged, had lived in San Antonio and lived in Lake Charles the past two years. She was a member of St. Davids Episcopal Church in San Antonio. She was on the board of that church;s vestry and was chairperson of its Meals on Wheels program and greeters committee. She was a member of Eastern Star Chapter 141 in San Antonio. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Ann Wells of Rainbow City, Ala.; six brothers, the Rev. Nicholas Abraham of Sulphur, Sammy Abrahan of Laffayette, and Gus Abrahan, George Abraham, Mack Abraham and John Joseph Abraham, all of Lake Charles; and one sister, Sylvia Seals of Lake Charles. Memorial may be made to Wpiscopal Church of the Good Shepherd, St. Davids Episcopal Church or the charity of one's choice, the family said. BUSHNELL, Ellen LCAP 11/11/2000 DeQuincy - Funeral services for Ellen Bushnell, 88, will be at 2pm today, Nov 11, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. T.D. Cardwell will officiate. Burial will be in Rigmaiden Cemetery. Visitation is from 9am. Mrs. Bushnell died at 5:30am Friday, Nov.10, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of the DeQuincy area. She was a member of Hargrove Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Huey Bushnell, James Bushnell ad Leonard Bushnell, all of DeQuincy; three daughters, Doris Leger, Laverne Taylor and Catherine Buxton, all of DeQuincy; three sisters, Emma Maddox, Hildaa Maddox and Marie Hydle, all of DeQuincy; and 21 grandchildren. CANTRELL, Thelma LCAP 11/23/2000 DeRidder - Funeral services for Thelma Cathrell, 78, will be at 11 am Friday, Nov. 24, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Paul Massey and William Kelly Harper will officiate. Burial will be in Whitaker Cemetery. Visitation is 11am-10pm today and from 8am Friday. Mrs. Cantrell died Wednesday, Nov.22, 2000, in a DeRidder care center. She was a native of Merryville and had lived in DeRidder for most of her life. She was a member of the Jehovah's Witness Rosepine Kingdom Hall. Survivors include six sons, Bernell Cantrell of Rosepine and Robert Clyde Cantrell, Michael L. Cantrell, Jimmy Ray Cantrell, Jackie Cantrell, and Randy Wayne Cantrell, all of DeRidder; one sister, Ida Griffith of Houma; two brothers, L.C.Williams of Gonzales and Leon Williams of Webster, Texas; 23 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. CAPTAIN, Jackie L. LCAP 11/25/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Jackie Lee Captain, 46, of Elizabeth, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Friday in her residence. CARR, Hazel LCAP 11/24/2000 Funeral services for Hazel Carr, 99, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. W.H. Yarbrough and Mark Lumpkin Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Carr died at 3 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Mer Rouge and had lived in Lake Charles for 61 years. She was a lifetime member of the Lioness Club. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Louise C. Wene and Mrs. Bryan (Nora C.) Lumpkin, both of Lake Charles; one son, Chester M. Carr of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. CARR, Hazel L. LCAP 11/25/2000 Funeral services for Hazel L. Carr, 99, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 25, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. W.H. Yarbrough and Mark Lumpkin Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Mrs. Carr died at 3 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Mer Rouge and had lived in Lake Charles for 61 years. She was a lifetime member of the Lioness Club. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Louise C. Wene and Mrs. Bryan (Nona C.) Lumpkin, both of Lake Charles; one son, Chester M. Carr of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. CARR, Hazel L. LCAP 11/23/2000 Funeral arrangements for Hazel Carr, 99, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local hospital. CARROLL, Lindy 11/7/2000 DeRidder - Funeral services for Lindy Carroll, 73, will be at 2pm Thursday, Nov. 9, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mr. Carroll died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. CARROLL, Lindy LCAP 11/5/2000 DeRidder - Funeral services for Lindy Carroll, 73, will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a Lake Charles hospital. CARTER, Robert III LCAP 11/3/2000 LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral services for Robert "Robbie" Carter III, 21, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, in Antioch Baptist Church. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Mr. Carter died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2000, in a local hospital. CASANOVA, Richard LCAP 11/29/2000 Funeral arrangements for Richard Casanova, 81, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 3:40 p.m. Tuesday in a local care center. CEASER, Alzina LCAP 11/10/2000 BEAUMONT, Texas - Funeral services for Alzina Arceneaux Pete Ceaser, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13, from Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will be in Live Oak Cemetery under the direction of Calvary Mortuary. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. in the church Monday, with a rosary at 9:30 a.m. Mrs. Ceaser died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000, in a Beaumont hospital. She was a native of Rayne and a former resident of Lake Charles. She had lived in Beaumont for 53 years. Survivors include her husband, Nolice Ceaser of Beaumont; one daughter, Mildred Pete Ballou of Waco, Texas; two sons, Earl Pete of Houston and Curtis Ceaser of Beaumont; four sisters, Elizabeth Arceneaux and Theresa Arceneaux, both of Rayne, and Elisa Mae Broussard and Velma Domingue, both of Houston; four brothers, William "Bill" Arceneaux and Gabriel Arceneaux, both of Lake Charles, and Lawrence Arceneaux and Clarence Arceneaux, both of Rayne; 19 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. CHAMBERLAIN, John B., Jr. LCAP 11/23/2000 Ragley - Graveside services for John Byron Chamberlain Jr. 80, of Westlake, will be at 10:30 am today, Nov. 23, in Magnolia Cemetery. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. Mr. Chamberlain died at 11:38pm Tuesday Nov. 21, 2000. He was a native of DeRidder and had lived in Westlake for most of his life. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was a retired civil service electrician. He was Baptist. Survivors include seven sons, Larry Champerlain of Industry, Pa., Harry Chamberlain of Sulphur, David B. Chamberlain of DeQuincy and Roy L. Chamberlain, Terry W. Chamberlain, Bruce L. Chamberlain and John Rober Chamberalin, all of Westlake; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. CLASSEN, Mable LCAP 11/29/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Mable Classen, 55, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, in Church of God in Christ Mennonite. Burial will be in Highland Mennonite Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Classen died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, in a local hospital. CLEMENT, Clarence LCAP 11/29/2000 HACKBERRY - Graveside services for Clarence Clement, 92, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, in Hackberry Cemetery. The Rev. Butch Martin officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of Levingston Funeral Home of Groves, Texas. Mr. Clement died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, in a Port Arthur, Texas, hospital. A native of Oak Grove, he had lived in Port Arthur for 12 years. He was a retired boat pilot with Ammoco. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle Clement of Port Arthur; one daughter, Ola Mire of Hackberry; two stepdaughters, Linda Whitaker of Rye, Texas, and Sue Stiles of Arkansas; two stepsons, William David Harris of Baytown, Texas, and Terry Harris of Port Arthur; one sister, Olete Nunez of Hackberry; and two grandchildren. CLEMENT, Dewey H., Mrs. LCA 11/26/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Mrs. Dewey Hebert (Juanita Jean) Clement, 69, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Tee-Mamou Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Clement died Friday, Nov. 25, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. CLOWER, Charles W. LCAP 11/18/2000 WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Charles Wayne Clower, 64, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, in Westwood Baptist Church. The Revs. Craig Cabaniss and Bob Conner will officiate. Graveside services will be at noon Monday, Nov. 20, in Central Baptist Church Cemetery in Robeline. The Rev. Earl Marr will officiate. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the church. Mr. Clower died at 12:35 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Garland, Ark. He was an honors graduate of Robeline High School. He attended McNeese State University on a basketball scholarship and earned bachelor's and master's degrees in business. He was a contract negotiator for Conoco in Lake Charles, working with the Teamsters and the National Labor Relations Board to resolve labor disputes. He worked for Conoco for 33 years, 20 of them in Houston. He retired as manager of employee relations. He was manager of Conoco's global downstream operations. He was a former president of the Southwest Chamber of Commerce. He was appointed to the Selective Service Board in 1973 by President Richard Nixon and later worked as an aide-de-camp in the Louisiana governor's office. He was a member of the Mayflower Society and of Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Dillard Clower; three daughters, Krystal Woods of Lake Charles, Sue McMullan of San Antonio and Ginger Cabaniss of San Diego; one sister, Marjo Cotton of Keithville; his mother, Opal Clower of Robeline; six grandchildren; and five stepgrandchildren. COLE, Allen LCAP 11/8/2000 KINDER - Funeral arrangements for Allen Cole, 65, of Reeves, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Monday in Cheyenne, Wyo. COLE, Robert A. LCAP 11/9/2000 REEVES - Funeral services for Robert Allen Cole, 66, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, in Creel Memorial Gardens Chapel of Camp Pearl. The Revs. Don Barritt and Glenn Ducharme will officiate. Burial will be in Creel Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. Visitation is from 3 p.m. today. Mr. Cole died at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, 2000, in Cheyenne, Wyo. He was a native of Reeves. He was a retired truck driver. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife, Judy N. Cole of Reeves; two sons, Robert N. Cole of Reeves and Jeff Beam of Grand Lake; one daughter, Lisa Pigno of Ragley; one brother, Walter "Bo" Cole of Baton Rouge; and six grandchildren. COLLINGS, H.C. LCAP 11/15/2000 Lake Arthur - Memorial services for H. Carroll "H.C." Collings, 76, will be at a later date. Mr. Collings died Wednesday, Nov.8, 2000. in the Jennings hospital. The body was donated to science. He was a native of Lake Arthur. He earned a bachelor's degree in art from the University of Southwest Louisiana and his master's degree from the University of Colorado. He attended the doctoral program fro supervision and administration at Columbia University Teachers College. He began his teaching career in 1946 as the vocal mucis instructor at Louisiana High School in Rayeville. He taught in schools in New Orleans, Owego, N.Y., Rochester, N.Y., Hanover, N.J., and Mississippi. He was director of activities for several years at Mississippi State University. He went to Vietnam with the U.S. Agency for International Development as an adviser in 1966, and he managed several groups, including the Seabees. He was a training specialist for several companies in Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and the Philippines. Survivors include one son, John Collings of Lake Arthur; two brothers, Archie Collins of Lyons, Ind., and Robert Louis Collings of lake Charles; and three sisters, Edith Graeper and Wanna Dean Finch, both of Houston, and Patty DeHaven of Lake Charles. COMEAUX, Samuel LCAP 11/24/2000 OBERLIN - Funeral services for Samuel Ray August ''Tre'' Comeaux, 19, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, in the Silent Rock Full Gospel Church. The Rev. Rodney Botley will officiate. Burial will be in the Botley Cemetery in Kinder under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder. A wake will be from 6 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Botley died at 4:53 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000, as a result of a car-train accident near Oberlin. A native of Kinder, he had lived in Oberlin most of his life. He was a 1999 graduate of Oberlin High School. He was a member of the Silent Rock Full Gospel Church where he was a member of the choir. Survivors include two sisters, Uresala M. August and Ramona J. August, both of Oberlin; one stepsister, Youruba Fosterway of New Orleans; his mother, Celestine A. Comeaux of Oberlin; and his father, Raymond Comeaux of Oberlin. COMO, Lucia T. LCAP 11/14/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Lucia Trosclair Como, 85, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Monday in the local hospital. COMO, Lucia E. LCAP 11/15/2000 Sulphur - Funeral services for Lucia Ethel Como, 85, will be at 1pm today, Nov.15, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rv. Lucy Meyers will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is from 8:30am. A rosary was recited Tuesday. Mrs. Como died Monday, Nov.13, 2000, in the Sulphur hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. She was a school lunchroom technician in Calcasieu Parish for 27 years and retired in 1974. She was a member of First Christian Church and of Order of the Eastern Star Love Chapter 209. Survivors include one son, J.C. Como of Sulphur; one daughter, Sherry Como Trahan of Sulphur; two sisters, Ivy Starkey of Baton Rouge and Jeanni Mitchell of Bundick Lake; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. CONERLY, Shirley W. LCAP 11/30/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral arrangements for Shirley W. Conerly, 87, will be announced by Davis Mortuary. She died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, in her residence. CONNER, Wilbert L. LCAP 11/30/2000 LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral services for Wilbert Lee Conner, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Conner died at 2:40 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, in a Jennings hospital. CONNER, Wilbert LCAP 11/28/2000 Lake Arthur - Funeral arrangements for Wilbert Conner, 82, will be announced by Matthew and Son Funeral Home. He died Monday in the Jennings hospital. CONOVER, William E. LCAP 11/20/2000 Leesville -Funeral arrangements for the William Eugene Conover, 77, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Sunday at Alexandria hospital. CONOVER, William LCAP 11/21/2000 Hornbeck - Graveside services for Willam "Bill" Conover, 77, will be at 10am Wednesday, Nov.22, in Oak Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Conover died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000 in Alexandria. CORBELLO, Albert LCAP 11/10/2000 LACASSINE - Funeral services for Albert Corbello, 82, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 10, from St. John Catholic Church. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 8-9:15 a.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Corbello died at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, in a Church Point hospital. He was a native of Fenton and had lived in Lacassine for most of his life. He was a general mechanic for W.T. Burton Industries, and he was a farmer. He was school bus driver in the Bell City area. Survivors include one son, Larry Corbello of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Annette C. Kidder of Arnaudville and Loretta David of Livonia; three brothers, Frank Corbello of Lake Charles, Truman Corbello of Welsh and Martin Corbello of Lacassine; three sisters, Mable Gary of Welsh, Bell Daigle of Lacassine and Goldie Miller of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. CORBELLO, Marvin A. LCAP 11/2/2000 Private funeral services for Marvin A. "Pee Wee" Corbello, 83, of League City, Texas, were held at an earlier date. Mr. Corbello died Monday, Oct. 30, 2000, in a Webster, Texas, hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles. He had lived in League City for three years. He was owner and president of Corbello Plumbing and Heating. He served on the Parks and Recreation Commission. He was treasurer of Lake Charles Master Plumbers and was president and vice president of Louisiana State Master Plumbers and Pipefitters. He was a member of the Port City and Lake Charles Optimist Club and was club president. Survivors include six daughters, Norma Borel of Zwolle, Rose Corbello and Suzie Leger, both of Lake Charles, Darla Skidgell of Dickinson, Texas, Carol Kendrick of Kemah, Texas, and Dana Carry of Eustace, Texas; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the family said. CORBELLO, Marvin A. LCAP 11/10/2000 MOSS BLUFF - Memorial services for Marvin A. Corbello, 83, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, from St. Theodore Catholic Church. Mr. Corbello died Monday, Oct. 30, 2000, in a Webster, Texas, hospital. CORMIER, V.A. LCAP 11/14/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for V.A. Cormier will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Monday. CORMIER, V.A. LCAP 11/16/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for V.A. "Black" Cormier, 92, were at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Revs. Burton Ashworth and Ross Geinger officiated. Burial was in Indian Bayou Methodist Cemetery. Mr. Cormier died Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, in Sulphur. He was a native of Lyons Point and had lived in Sulphur for 47 years. He worked for the city of Sulphur for seven years, and he was a school crossing guard for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office. He was a farmer for 45 years. Survivors include his wife, Madge Hoffpauir Cormier of Sulphur; four sons, Huiet Cormier of Sulphur, Bobby Cormier of Carlyss, Matthew Cormier of Sea Drift, Texas, and Herbert Cormier of Port Lavaca, Texas; three daughters, Wilma Fontenot of Welsh, Peggy Moore of DeQuincy and Brandi Cormier of Sulphur; one sister, Willa Mae Broussard of Gueydan; 19 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. COTLONG, Ida R., Mrs. LCAP 11/23/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Rigmaiden Cotlong, 95, of 2412 Anita Drive, will be at 11am Friday, Nov. 24, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Charlie Lewis will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9am Friday. Mrs. Cotlong died at 3pm Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Westlake and had lived in Moss Bluff for a number of years. She moved to Lake Charles six years ago. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Neasy Cotlong Payte of Lake Charles; one son, Frank Cotlong of Lake Charles; one sister, Lillie Mae Tanner of Lake charles; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. COTLONG, Ida R., Mrs. LCAP 11/21/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ida Rigmaiden Cotlong, 95, of 2412 Anita Drive will be announced be Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 3pm Saturday in a local hospital. COUBELLO, Mrs. Joseph LCAP 11/16/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph (Helen Hepner) Coubello, 62, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 16, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Burial will be in Green Oak Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Coubello died at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, in a Grand Saline, Texas, hospital. COURMIER, Gawain LCAP 11/18/2000 VINTON - Funeral services for Gawain "G.B." Courmier, 74, of Toomey, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Hilcrest Memorial Cemetery in Bridge City, Texas, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mr. Cormier died Friday, Nov. 17, 2000, in the Sulphur hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Toomey. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving as a fireman first class. He retired from DuPont after 40 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Wyolene Courmier of Toomey; two sons, Gary Courmier of Vinton and Randy Courmier of Lake Charles; two daughters, Kay McKelvy and Brenda Courmier, both of Sulphur; one sister, Melba Jane Arend of Bentonville, Ark.; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. COVINGTON, Charlarose 11/7/2000 Simpson - Funeral services for Charlarose Covington, 69, will be at 11 am Wednesday, Nov 8, in Simpson First Assembly of God. Burial will be in Welcome Cemtery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Covington died Monday, Nov. 6, 2000, in Leesville. CPRMIER, V.A. LCAP 11/15/2000 Sulphur - Funeral services for V.A. "Black" Cormier, 82, will be at 11 am today, Nov. 15, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Revs. Burton Ashworth and Ross Geinger will officiate. Burial will be in Indian Bayou Methodist Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30am. Mr. Cormier died Monday, Nov.13, 2000 in Sulphur. He was a native of Lyons Point and had lived in Sulphur for 47 years. He worked for the city of Sulphur for seven years, and he was school crossing guard for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office. Survivors include his wife, Madge Hoffpauir Cormier of Sulphur; four sons, Huiet Cormier of Sulphur, Bobby Cormier of Carlyss, Matthew Cormier of Sea Drift, Texas, and Herbert Cormier of port Lavaca, Texas; three daughters, Wilma Fontenot of Welsh, Peggy Moore of DeQuincy and Brandi Cormier of Sulphur; one sister, Willa Mae Broussard of Gueydan; 19 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. CROW, Evelyn LCAP 11/30/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Evelyn Crow, 91, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, in Santa Fe, N.M. CUPIT, Dorothy LCAP 11/29/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Dorothy Cupit, 76, will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 29, in Pine Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Cupit died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, in Leesville. DAIGLE, James H. Sr. LCAP 11/17/2000 VINTON - Funeral arrangements for James H. "Jimmy" Daigle Sr., 70, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Thursday. DASCH, Lester W. LCAP 11/22/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Lester W. Dasch, 81, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 22, in Immanuel Lutheran Church. The Rev. Gary Koopman will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Dasch died at 1:10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, 2000, in a Welsh care center. He was a lifelong resident of Jennings. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II. He was a retired office supply salesman. He was a member and past commander of both the V.F.W. Post 3686 and James O. Hall American Legion Post 19. He served on the Jennings American Legion Hospital Board of Directors and the Jennings Housing Authority for 15 years. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, where he was a deacon, member of the building committee and served on the church board. Survivors include his wife, Catherine Roberts Dasch of Jennings; two sons, the Rev. Bill Dasch of Houston and Andy Dasch of Lake Charles; three daughters, Debbie Dasch Nabours of Lake Charles, Darla Dasch Personey of Wichita, Kan., and Amy Dasch Presley of Jennings; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. DASCH, Lester LCAP 11/21/2000 Jennings - Funeral arrangements for Lester Dasch, 81, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died at 1:10 pm Monday in a Welsh care facility. DAVIS, Felecia LCAP 11/25/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Felecia Davis, 64, will be announced by Raphael Funeral Home. She died at 1:10 p.m. Friday in a Lake Charles care facility. DEROUEN, Ernest LCAP 11/29/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for Ernest "Chunk" Derouen, 85, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. William Hogan will officiate. Burial will be in Lorraine Cemetery in Hayes. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 9 a.m. Friday. Mr. Derouen died at Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Bell City and had lived in Welsh most of his life. He was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He served in the U.S. Army in the 8th Infantry during World War II. He was a prisoner of war and received the purple heart. He retired from Mutual Warehouse. Survivors include his wife, Lillian Derouen of Welsh; four sons, Ernest Andrew Derouen Jr. of Spurge, Texas, Paul Derouen of Louisville, Ky., and Rodney Derouen and Derrell Derouen, both of Welsh; 12 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. DOUCET, Carrie LCAP 11/24/2000 IOWA - Funeral services for Carrie Doucet, 82, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 24, from St. Raphael Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Entombment will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Mausoleum. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Thursday night. Mrs. Doucet died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Church Point. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a 52-year member of the Catholic Daughters. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Doucet of Iowa; three sons, Gerald Doucet and Gary Doucet, both of Iowa, and Randy Doucet of Akin, S.C.; three daughters, Ellen Corbello of Iowa, Janey Hollis of Hot Springs Village, Ark., and Carolyn Conroy of Spring, Texas; two sisters, Vina DeMarest of Welsh and Marguerite Eldine of Iacona, Del.; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. DOUCET, Carrie LCAP 11/25/2000 IOWA - Funeral services for Carrie Doucet, 82, were held Friday, Nov. 24, from St. Raphael Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau officiated. Entombment was in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Mausoleum under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. A rosary was recited Thursday night. Mrs. Doucet died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Church Point. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a 52-year member of the Catholic Daughters. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Doucet of Iowa; three sons, Gerald Doucet and Gary Doucet, both of Iowa, and Randy Doucet of Akin, S.C.; three daughters, Ellen Corbello of Iowa, Janey Hollis of Hot Springs Village, Ark., and Carolyn Conroy of Spring, Texas; two sisters, Vina DeMarest of Welsh and Marguerite Eldine of Iacona, Del.; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. DOUCET, Carrie LCAP 11/23/2000 Funeral arrangements for Carrie Doucet, 82, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 7pm today. She died Wednesday in a local hospital. DOUCET, Ernest LCAP 11/20/2000 Jennings - Funeral arrangements to Ernest Doucet, 84, will be announced by Matthews & Son Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a Jennings hospital. DOUCET, Ernest LCAP 11/21/2000 Jennings - Funeral services for Ernest Doucet, 84, of Welsh will be at 2pm today, Nov. 21, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Doucet died at 4:10 am Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. DOUCET, Susan LCAP 11/20/2000 Funeral arrangements for Susan Doucet, 34, will be announced a Combre Funeral Home. She died Sunday in her residence. DOUCET, Susan S. LCAP 11/23/2000 Funeral services for Susan "Sue" Simien Doucet, 34, will be at 1pm Friday, Nov. 24, in Greater St. Mary Baptist Church. The Rev. Samuel C. Tolbert Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10am Friday in the church. Mrs. Doucet died Sunday in her residence. She was a member of Greater St. Mary Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Stephen M. Simien of Lake Charles; one daughter, Lakyn K. Simien of Lake Charles; one brother, Mark A. Simien of Lake Charles; four sisters, Danielle M. Simien, Patsy S. James, Erica R. Simien and Janice F. Simien, all of Lake Charles; three stepbrothers, Cormelius O. Jones of Sulphur and Henry O. Harrison and Marvin C. Jones, both of Lake Charles; two stepsisters, Heartcease Harrison of Lake Charles and Charlotte Darby of Sulphur; and her mother, Martha Simien Harrison of Lake Charles. DOWDEN, Loyce D. LCAP 11/30/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Loyce D. Dowden, 86, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in Oak Forest Baptist Church. Burial will be in Old Kisatchie Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Dowden died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. DOWDEN, Stella R. LCAP 11/17/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Stella Robinson Dowden, 95, of Hornbeck, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beckom Cemetery in Hornbeck. Mrs. Dowden died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000, in Shreveport. DOYLE, Marvin M. Sr. LCAP 11/3/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Marvin Matthew "Chum" Doyle Sr., 54, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, in St. Matthew Baptist Church. Burial will be in Occupy No. 1 Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home. Mr. Doyle died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. DRODDY, Terry W. LCAP 11/4/2000 ELIZABETH - Funeral services for Terry Wayne Droddy, 20, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, in Elizabeth Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hampton Memorial Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home. Mr. Droddy died Friday, Nov. 3, 2000. DUFFEL, Warren K., Sr. LCAP 11/21/2000 Funeral services for Warren Kaough "Sonny" Duffel Sr. 82, will be at 10am Friday, Nov. 24, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-10pm Wednesday and from 8am Friday. Mr. Duffel died at 12:11pm Monday, Nov. 20, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and was a 1935 graduate of Landry High School. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He retired from Mobil Oil in 1983 after 47 years of service. Survivors include three sons, Warren K. Duffel Jr. of Missouri City, Texas, Albert J. Duffel of Sour Lake, Texas, and Allen Joseph "Joe" Duffel of Lake Charles; two daughters, Katie Collins of Fayetteville, Ga., and Laura Landreneau of Lake Charles; and 10 grandchildren. DUNAND, Julia K. LCAP 11/11/2000 DeRidder - Funeral services for Julio Elaine Kay Dunand, 77, will be at 3 PM Sunday, Nov. 12, in First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 PM today in the funeral home. Mrs. Dunand died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, and residence. She was a lifelong resident of DeRidder. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and the Rosemary Cady Circle. She was secretary to the superintendent of the Beauregard Parish schools. Survivors include her husband, J. Leon Dunand Jr.; one son, Richard Thomas Dunand; two daughters, Sally Dunand Guillard and Julie Dunand Amy; one brother, Ped C. Kay Jr.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of DeRidder, the family said. DUPLANTIS, William LCAP 11/8/2000 LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral services for William Duplantis, 89, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 8, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. Duplantis died at 7:50 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, 2000, in a Jennings care center. DUPONT, Wade H. LCAP 11/16/2000 CREOLE - Funeral services for Wade H. Dupont, 56, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial was in Our Lady of the Marsh Cemetery in Little Chenier under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Dupont died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Jennings. He moved to Creole 47 years ago. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, the Cattlemen's Association and the Farm Bureau. He worked for Shell Oil Co. for 32 years. He was a production foreman. Survivors include his wife, Earline Dupont of Creole; two sons, Craig H. Dupont of Welsh and David W. Dupont of Iowa; three brothers, Darrell P. "Fats" Dupont, Daniel B. Dupont and Kenneth J. Dupont, all of Cameron; one sister, Paula Ann Dupont of Lafayette; and five grandchildren. DYKES, Carol C. LCAP 11/21/2000 Funeral services for Carol C. Dykes, 53, will be at 1 pm Wednesday, Nov. 22, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jace Eskind will officiate. Burial will be in highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is noon-10pm today, with a rosary at 7pm. Mrs. Dykes died Monday, Nov.20,2000, inher residence. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a graduate of LaGrange High School. She attended Our Lady Queen of heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, James A. Dykes of Lake Charles; one daughter, Nichole R. Dykes of lake Charles; one son, Christopher J. Dykes of Lake Charles; one brother, Buddy Console of Ash Grove, Mo.; one sister, Madeline C. Richard of Lake Charles; her mother, Elda Guidry Console of Lake Charles and one grandchild. DYSARZ, Myrtis O. LCAP 11/1/2000 Funeral services for Myrtis O. "Terri" Dysarz, 77, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignior Ronald C. Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m., in the funeral home. Mrs. Dysarz died Monday, Oct. 30, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Kentwood, she had lived in Lake Charles for 29 years, moving from Des Moines, Iowa. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Raymond E. Dysarz of Lake Charles; one daughter, Patsy M. Cary of Lake Charles; one brother, Ray Allen Booty of Kentwood; and five grandchildren. EMMICK, Betty M. LCAP 11/1/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Betty Jane Murray Emmick, 71, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, from Lasalette Catholic Church. The Rev. John L. Blumm will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today and Thursday, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Thursday, in the funeral home. Mrs. Emmick died Monday, Oct. 30, 2000, in her residence. A native of Houston, she graduated from St. Agnes Academy High School in 1948. She was a member of Houston Lumber Ladies Association, Houston Garden Club, Parent-Teacher Association, Alvin Art League, Friendship Club and General Federation Women's Club of America. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Conroe, Texas, where she was a member of Catholic Daughters and the Altar Society. She was the owner and operator of Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio. In DeQuincy, she was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club and the American Business Women Association, where she was the associate of the year in 1997. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Linda Ann Emmick) Bradford of Richmond, Texas, Mrs. Euel (Kathleen Emmick) Vines of Spring, Texas, and Mrs. Don (Suzanne Emmick) Mericle of DeQuincy; one brother, Mr. L. Roy (Evelyn) Murray Jr. of Houston; one sister, Mary Louise Fertitta of Richmond, Va.; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. FOGLEMAN, Clarence J. LCAP 11/24/2000 Funeral services for Clarence J. "C.J." Fogleman, 80, of Sweetlake, will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Poerio will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake Community Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Fogleman died at 7:40 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Iota and had lived in Sweetlake for 30 years. He was the owner-operator of Fogleman's Grocery Store in Sweetlake. Survivors include his wife, Leola LeBoeuf Fogleman of Sweetlake; four sons, Jack Fogleman and Richard Fogleman, both of Westlake, Randy Fogleman of Lake Charles and Jimmy Fogleman of Sweetlake; four daughters, Gwen LaGrange of Lake Charles and Cindy Theriot, Sharon Calhoun and Kathy LeBleu, all of Sweetlake; one brother, Lyle Fogleman of Crowley; one sister, Mildred Carridine of Toledo Bend; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Edward LCAP 11/30/2000 MOSS BLUFF - Funeral services for Edward "Blackie" Fontenot, 75, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, from St. Theodore Catholic Church. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Fontenot died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000. He was a native of Kings Farm and had lived in Moss Bluff for most of his life. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was held as a prisoner of war in Germany. He worked for R.E. Heidt Construction Co. for 33 years, and he was a heavy-equipment operator with Asphalt Associates for many years. He was a member of Operators Local 406. He was a longtime member of St. Theodore Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Dannie Edward Fontenot of Ragley and William Keith Fontenot of Moss Bluff; three daughters, Shirley Bruce and Joyce Canter, both of Moss Bluff, and Deborah Wood of Ragley; four sisters, Anna Mae Thigpen of Lake Charles, Lucille Soileau of Kinder, Lily Mae Hart of Batson, Texas, and Rena Alston of DeQuincy; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Willie LCAP 11/4/2000 Funeral arrangements for Willie Fontenot, 79, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. FONTENOT, Willie J. Sr. LCAP 11/6/2000 Funeral services for Willie J. Fontenot Sr., 79, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Jessie Adams will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Tuesday. Mr. Fontenot died Friday, Nov. 3, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Ville Platte, he had lived in Lake Charles for 50 years. He was a member of Bayou Convoy CB Club. Survivors include seven sons, Alfred Joseph Fontenot and Wilson Fontenot, both of Baton Rouge, Wilmer Allen Fontenot and Jeremy Lawrence, both of Lake Charles, Henry Fontenot and Willie Fontenot Jr., both of Houston and Wilbert Fontenot of Oakland, Calif.; six daughters, Ferrel Bailey of Sacramento, Calif., Rosa Christine Law of Onterio, Calif., Joyce Lee Sanders and Lavorn Dixon, both of Houston, Annie Lee Fontenot of Pasedena and Lisa Goodwin of Lake Charles; four brothers, Leroy Fontenot of Hitchcock, Texas, A.B. Fontenot of Buffalo, N.Y., and Roosevelt Fontenot and Joseph Fontenot, both of Flint, Mich.; three sisters, Lee Esther Botley of Kinder, Esther Washington of Richmond, Calif., and Anna Williams of Buffalo; 45 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Larry D. Guillory Funeral arrangements for Larry Donald Guillory, 57, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. FORD, Collice B. Sr. LCAP 11/17/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for the Rev. Collice B. Ford Sr. will be at noon Saturday, Nov. 18, in Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church. The Rev. Elliott W. Ford will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery in Cedar Grove, Texas, under the direction of Vincent's Funeral Home. The Rev. Ford died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital. Survivors include three sons, Collice B. Ford Jr. of Euless, Texas, Elliot W. Ford of DeRidder and Ellis Ford of Atlanta, Ga.; four daughters, Ruthie Mae Kendrix and Faye Ethel Wells, both of Ft. Wayne, Ind., Rose Lewis of Dallas and Odessa Ford of Atlanta, Ga.; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. FORD, Henry LCAP 11/30/2000 Funeral arrangements for Henry Ford, 72, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local hospital. GARCIA, Lois L. LCAP 11/16/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Lois L. Garcia, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. The Rev. John Tellifero will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today. Mrs. Garcia died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of the DeRidder area. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of DeRidder. Survivors include one son, Rick Garcia of Lakeland, Fla.; one daughter, Lana Storozyszyn of DeRidder; one sister, Ouida Gilliland of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. GARCIA, Lois L. LCAP 11/17/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Lois L. Garcia, 73, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 17, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. The Rev. John Tellifero will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Garcia died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000, in a DeRidder hospital. She was a lifelong resident of the DeRidder area. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Rick Garcia of Lakeland, Fla.; one daughter, Lana Storozyszyn of DeRidder; one sister, Ouida Gilliland of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. GARDINER, Robert, Dr. LCAP 11/29/2000 CROWLEY - Funeral services for Dr. Robert Gardiner, 66, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, from St. Michael Catholic Church. The Rev. Louis Richard will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Gardiner died at 9:16 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, in his residence. He was a resident of Jennings, where he was an optometrist for over 35 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include one daughter, Christine Gardiner of Lafayette; one stepson, Terry Duprie of New Orleans; and one brother, Tommy Gardiner of Crowley. GARY, Haylie D. LCAP 11/16/2000 Funeral services for Haylie D'Nay Gary, infant daughter of Karren Gary, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Ducat will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Friday. She died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, in a New Orleans hospital. Additional survivors include her stepfather, Wallace Turner of Lake Charles; one brother, JaCoby Gary of Lake Charles; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John (Pam) Gary of Lake Charles; her paternal grandmother, Zola Turner of Kaplan; and her maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell (Willa Mae) Gary and Mr. and Mrs. John (Irene) Abshire, all of Lake Arthur. GILBERT, Alberta LCAP 11/20/2000 Sulphur -Funeral arrangements for Alberta Gilbert, 88, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a Mischawaka, Ind. hospital. GILLAND, Herschel D. LCAP 11/28/2000 Fields - Graveside services for Hershcel Dee Gilland, 65, of Dayton, Texas, will be at 3pm today, Nov. 28, in Hyatt Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Mr Gilland died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000 in a Houston hospital. GORHAM, Mrs. William Jr. LCAP 11/24/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. William Ernest (May Craig Cagle) Gorham Jr., 86, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Thursday in her residence. GORHAM, William E. Jr, Mrs.. LCA 11/26/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. William Ernest (May Craig Cagle) Gorham Jr., 86, will be at 3 p.m. today, Nov. 26, in First United Methodist. The Revs. Doug DeGraffenried and Carl Lueg will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 2 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Gorham died at 4:26 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of DeRidder and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was the 1933 Louisiana State University football mascot. She was a member of the Junior League of Lake Charles, the Planter's League, Daughters of the American Revolution Louisiana Bayou Chapter and the Chi Omega sorority. She was a volunteer for Children's Miracle Network at St. Patrick Hospital. Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Mrs. William E. (Winifred Craig Gorham) Shaddock Jr. of Lake Charles; one son, William Ernest Gorham III of Denver; one sister, Mrs. H.B. (Winifred Cagle) Sartor of Leesville; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston or to the charity of one's choice, the family said. GORHAM, William E. Jr, Mrs.. LCAP 11/25/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. William Ernest (May Craig Cagle) Gorham Jr., 86, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, in First United Methodist. The Revs. Doug DeGraffenried and Carl Lueg will officiate. Burial will be in Cosolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 2 p.m. Sunday in the church. Mrs. Gorham died at 4:26 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of DeRidder and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was the 1933 Louisiana State University football mascot. She was a member of the Junior League of Lake Charles, the Planter's League, Daughters of the American Revolution Louisiana Bayou Chapter and the Chi Omega sorority. She was a volunteer for Children's Miracle Network at St. Patrick Hospital. Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Mrs. William E. (Winifred Craig Gorham) Shaddock Jr. of Lake Charles; one son, William Ernest Gorham III of Denver; one sister, Mrs. H.B. (Winifred Cagle) Sartor of Leesville; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston or to the charity of one's choice, the family said. GOSS, Hazel V. LCAP 11/22/2000 Funeral arrangements for Hazel Vera Goss, 81, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in her residence. GOSS, Hazel LCAP 11/23/2000 Funeral services for Hazel Goss, 81, will be at 10am Saturday, Nov. 25, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine. Visitation will be 2-9pm Friday and from 8am Saturday. Mrs. Goss died at 6:30pm Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Rosepine and had lived in Lake Charles for most of her life. She was a greaduate of DeQuincy High School. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Daryl Craig Lambert of Lake Charles; one stepson, Robbie Goss of Valrico, Fla.; and five grandchildren. GRACE, William LCAP 11/28/2000 Oakdale - Funeral arrangements for William Grace will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Monday in the Leesville hospital. GRANGER, Ulysses A. LCAP 11/16/2000 ELTON - Funeral services for Ulysses Adam "Chick" Granger, 68, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Marshall Boulet will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Granger died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. He was a native of Elton, later moving to Lafayette. He retired from Dresser Magabar. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Garbarino Granger of Lafayette; one daughter, Shonna Granger Gott of Lafayette; two sisters, Ester G. LeBlanc of Basile and Mrs. Percy G. Duhon of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. GRATTON, Michael D., Mrs. LCAP 11/8/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Michael D. (Ginger Burke) Gratton, 40, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Gratton died at 12:38 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she was a resident of Cecilia. She attended Barbe High School and was a graduate of University of Southwestern Louisiana, where she earned a bachelor's of arts degree is sociology. She was a graduate student at Louisiana State University working toward a master's degree in social work. She was a member of Bethel Assembly of God in Lafayette. Survivors include her husband; one son, Charles A. "Andy" Gratton of Cecilia; one daughter, Amy Gratton Blum of Breaux Bridge; one brother, Eddie Burke of Trussville, Ala; two sisters, Alinda Busby of Ragley and Myra Burke of Lake Charles; and her mother, Christine Burke of Lake Charles. GRIFFITH, Eunice LCAP 11/23/2000 Johnson Bayou - Funeral services for Eunice Griffith, 94, will be at 3pm Friday, Nov.24, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Lee Fogleman will officiate. Burial will be in Head of the Hollow Cemetery under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home of Orange, Texas. Visitation will be from 10am Friday in the church. Mrs. Griffith died at 7am Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, in a Port Arthur, Texas, hospital. She was a native of Johnson Bayou. She was a self-employed rancher. Survivors include two daughters, Audry Hackett of Lake Charles and Geraldine Wetzel of Johnson Bayou; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. GRIGGS, Dona Gleeson LCAP 11/25/2000 GRIGGS, James LCAP 11/25/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Dona Gleeson Griggs, 79, and James Griggs, 82, both of New Llano, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 25, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Griggs died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000, in a Shreveport hospital. Mr. Griggs died Monday, Nov. 20, 2000, in a Shreveport hospital. GUIDRY, Vilmond L. Sr. LCA 11/26/2000 LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral services for Vilmond Laurent Guidry Sr., 89, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Anthony Mausoleum under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Guidry died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000. GUILLORY, Aurlene LCAP 11/24/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Aurlene Guillory, 90, of Oberlin, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in the Oakdale hospital. GUILLORY, Austin Jr. LCAP 11/19/2000 LAWTELL - Funeral services for Austin Guillory Jr., 59, will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, from Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 9-12:15 a.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Guillory died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Lawtell, he had lived in Lake Charles for 40 years. Survivors include four brothers, Louis Guillory of Pittsburg, Calif., Paul Guillory of Concord, Calif., Charles Guillory of Pasadena, Calif., and James Guillory of Lake Charles; and two sisters, Joyce Guillory of Lake Charles and Melba Broussard of New Iberia. GUILLORY, Austin Jr. LCAP 11/17/2000 Funeral arrangements for Austin Guillory Jr., 59, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. GUILLORY, Frankie LCAP 11/14/2000 Funeral arrangements for Frankie Guillory, 22, of Mamou will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. He died Sunday in a Houston hospital. GUILLORY, Harry LCAP 11/3/2000 Funeral services for Harry ''Big Harry'' Guillory, 59, of 2210 17th St. will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Guillory died at 12:10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Houston, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a member of the International Longshoremen's Association Local 1180. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Gloria Ceaser Guillory of Lake Charles; four daughters, Kimberly Provo, Monique Lazare, Rosalyn Lazare, all of Houston, and Lacretia Guillory of Lake Charles; two sons, Quincy Guillory of Houston and Titus Guillory of Lake Charles; one sister, Veronica Savoie of Houston; one brother, Larry Francis of Houston; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. GUILLORY, Harry LCAP 11/1/2000 Funeral arrangements for Harry "Big Harry" Guillory, 59, of 2210 17th St., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 9 p.m. Thursday in a local hospital. GUILLORY, Larry D. LCAP 11/8/2000 Funeral services for Larry Donald Guillory, 57, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 8, in Johnson Funeral Home. Monsignor Charles DuBois will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Tuesday. Mr. Guillory died at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Eunice and had lived in the Lake Charles area most of his life. He worked for PPG for 20 years and Gulf States Utilities for 18 years. He was a member of the Contraband Rod and Custom Car Club. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Ragley. Survivors include one daughter, Tina Williams of Lawrence, Kan.; one son, Brian Guillory of Ragley; his mother, Octizie Guillory of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. GUILLORY, Leo LCAP 11/30/2000 Funeral arrangements for Leo Guillory, 84, of 607 North Jake St. will be announed by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 5 a.m. Wednesday at a local hospital. GUILLORY, Mary B. LCAP 11/3/2000 LAWTELL - Funeral services for Mary B. Guillory, 64, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 3, from Holy Family Catholic Church. The Rev. Jude Mary Obiechina will officiate. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery in Mallet under the direction of Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas. A rosary was said Thursday evening. Mrs. Guillory died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. Survivors include five sons, Joseph Arnold Guillory of Realto, Calif., Glenn Dale Guillory of Ocean Spring, Calif., John Kevin Guillory of San Bernadino, Calif., and Patrick Guillory and Chad Guillory, both of Lawtell; five daughters, Debra Guillory, Jennifer Thibodeaux and Paula Jolivette, all of Lake Charles, and Carolyn Douglas and Greta Guillory, both of Lawtell; one brother, Marion Thibodeaux of Detroit; three sisters, Timmy Pierce of Lake Charles and Priscilla Thierry and Gerda Thierry, both of Lawtell; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. GUILLORY, Mary B. LCAP 11/2/2000 LAWTELL - Funeral services for Mary B. Guillory, 64, will be at 1 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3, from Holy Family Catholic Church. The Rev. Jude Mary Obiechina will officiate. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery in Mallet under the direction of Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 8 p.m. in the church. Mrs. Guillory died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. Survivors include five sons, Joseph Arnold Guillory of Realto, Calif., Glenn Dale Guillory of Ocean Spring, Calif., John Kevin Guillory of San Bernadino, Calif., and Patrick Guillory and Chad Guillory, both of Lawtell; five daughters, Debra Guillory, Jennifer Thibodeaux and Paula Jolivette, all of Lake Charles, and Carolyn Douglas and Greta Guillory, both of Lawtell; one brother, Marion Thibodeaux of Detroit; three sisters, Timmy Pierce of Lake Charles and Priscilla Thierry and Gerda Thierry, both of Lawtell; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. GUILLORY, Rose M. LCAP 11/10/2000 Funeral services for Rose Mary Guillory, 65, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be 8-10:15 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. Guillory died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Mallet and had lived in Lake Charles for most of her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Alex Guillory of Lake Charles; one daughter, Elizabeth Guillory of Lake Charles; one brother, Albert Simien of Lake Charles; and two sisters, Marilyn Thibodeaux of Beaumont, Texas, and Anna Bell Amos of Lake Charles. GUILLORY, Aurlene LCAP 11/28/2000 Oberlin - Funeral services for Aurlene Guillory, 90, will be at 11 am today, Nov. 28, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Souileau under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Guillory died at 5:45 pm Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital. GUILLORY, Larry D. 11/7/2000 Funeral services for Larry Donald Guillory, 57, will be at 10am Wednesday, Nov.8, in Johnson Funeral Home. Mondignor Charles DuBois will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is 11am-10pm today, with a rosary at 7pm and from 8am Wednesday. Mr. Guillory died at 5pm Sunday, Nov.5, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Eunice and had lived in Lake Charles area most of his life. He worked for PPG for 20 years and Gulf States Utilities for 18 years. He was a member of the Contraband Rod and Custon Car Club. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Ragley. Survivors include one daughter, Tina William of Lawrence, Kan.; one son, Brian Guillory of Ragley; and four grandchildren. GUILLORY, Frankie LCAP 11/15/2000 Mamou - Funeral services for Frankie Guillory, 22, will be at 9:30am Thursday, Nov 16, from St. Ann Catholic Church. Burial will be in Delafosse Cemetery in Beaver under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Guillory died at 5:20am Sunday, Nov.12, 2000, in a Houston hospital. HARDY, Arzenor LCAP 11/24/2000 FENTON - Funeral services for Arzenor ''Pete'' Hardy, 78, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, in the Greater St. Joseph Baptist Church. The Revs. Arnold Wykoff and Nathan Wykoff will officiate. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Hardy died at 6:18 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, 2000, in a local care center. He had lived in Houston most of his life before recently moving to Fenton. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ethel L. Hardy of Fenton; six daughters, Mary Ann Thompson and Medoria Davis, both of Lake Charles, Mary Jo Nelson of Metairie, Ida Mae Wilson of Jackson, Miss., Elizabeth Brown of Crowley and Alberta Davis of Fenton; one son, Arzenor Hardy Jr. of Lake Charles; five stepdaughtes, Shirley Harmon of Jennings, Juanita Malbrough, Wanda Lartigue and Marilyn Riggs, all of Lake Charles, and Louella Charles of Monroe; three sisters, Louvenia Willis of Moss Bluff, Anges Hurd of Houston and Eliah Wiltz of San Francisco; 23 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. HARDY, Arzenor LCAP 11/21/2000 Funeral arrangements for Arzenor Hardy, 78, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 6:18pm in a local care center. HARE, Harlin H. LCAP 11/30/2000 JUNCTION - Funeral services for Harlin H. Hare, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church. Burial will be in Cannon Cemetery in Merryville under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Hare died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, in a DeRidder hospital. HARPER, Mattie H. 11/7/2000 Elizabeth - Funeral services for Mattie Hall Harper, 92, will be at 2pm today, Nov.7, in Elizabeth Baptist Church. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home. Mrs. Harper died Monday, Nov.6, 2000, in a local hospital. HARRIS, Alma D. LCAP 11/17/2000 Funeral services for Alma D. Harris, 91, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Kenneth Wall will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today. Mrs. Harris died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000. A native of Merryville, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of Boulevard Baptist Church and the Friendship Club. She was a volunteer at the Calcasieu Council on Aging, and was a poll worker. Survivors include one son, Frank C. Harris of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Pauline Hebert of Westlake; one sister, Francis Johnson of Waller, Texas; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. HARRIS, Dewayne LCAP 11/22/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Dewayne Harris, 40, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 22, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Harris died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2000, in Anacoco. HARRIS, Dewayne LCAP 11/23/2000 Leesville - Funeral services for Dewayne Harris, 40, of Anacoco, were held Wednesday, Nov. 22, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. The Rev. Bobby Ganaway officiate. Burial will be at a later date. Mr. Harris died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2000 in Anacoco. He was a farmer and had lived his whole life in Vernon parish. Survivors include his wife, Cindy Jackson of Porter, Texas; three brothers, Gary Harris and Leland Harris both of Anacoco; and Jimmy Harris of Porter; and one sister, Judy Bradley of Lake Charles; and his father, Gene Harris of Anacoco. HARTWELL, Clifford, Mrs. LCAP 11/16/2000 GUEYDAN - Funeral services for Mrs. Clifford (Eleanor Rodenmeyer) Hartwell, 77, will be at 3 p.m. today, Nov. 16, in Gueydan First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Vincent Funeral Home. Mrs. Hartwell died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, in a local hospital. HARVILLE, Leighton E. LCAP 11/8/2000 HICKS - Funeral services for Leighton E. Harville, 92, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, in Hicks United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Harville died Monday, Nov. 6, 2000, in his residence. HEBERT, Adles LCAP 11/13/2000 VINTON -- Funeral services for Adles "PePa" Hebert, 81, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Nibletts Bluff Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mr. Hebert died at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, in a Sulphur care center. He was a native of Kaplan and had lived in the Vinton area for the past 45 years. He was a boilermaker. He was a member of the American Legion Post 208 of Vinton. He was Catholic. Survivors include one son, Larry Hebert of Lake Charles; one daughter, Sandra Savoit of Vinton; one sister, Ouida Vincent of Port Arthur, Texas; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. HEBERT, Betty L. LCAP 11/25/2000 Funeral services for Betty L. Hebert, 66, will be at noon today, Nov. 25, in Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Albert London will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Hebert died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church, where she was the pastor's aide and a member of the choir and was involved in missions. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Hebert of Lake Charles; four sons, Gary Joseph, Terry Joseph, Carl Thomas and Glenn Thomas, all of Lake Charles; five stepsons, Louis Hebert of Oakland, Calif., Perry Hebert of Lake Charles, Nicholas Hebert of California, Larry Hebert of Houston and Joseph Hebert of Florida; six daughters, Pamela Goodley, Glendey Latour, Sheila Hebert, Debra Hebert, Carol Hebert and Brenda Hebert, all of Lake Charles; two stepdaughters, Jackie Hebert of Oakland and Ernestine Guillory of Atlanta; one brother, Charles Thomas of Lake Charles; one sister, Edith Woodard of Lake Charles; 21 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. HEBERT, Eddie D. Jr, Capt.. LCAP 11/27/2000 Funeral services for Capt. Eddie D. Hebert Jr., 60, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Nov. 27, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. A rosary was recited Sunday. Capt. Hebert died at 2:35 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000. A native of Lake Charles, he was a graduate of LaGrange High School. He was a captain and ship pilot for the Lake Charles River Pilots. He was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Hebert of Grand Lake; one son, Davy Hebert of Grand Lake; one daughter, Angela Hebert of Grand Lake; one sister, Gloria Bouillon of Lake Charles; and five grandchildren. HEBERT, Kenneth W. LCAP 11/8/2000 VINTON - Funeral services for Kenneth Wayne Hebert, 54, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hebert Cemetery in Hecker. Mr. Hebert died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. HEBERT, Betty L. LCAP 11/23/2000 Funeral services for Betty L. Hebert, 66, will be at noon Saturday, Nov. 25, in Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Albert London will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cememtery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10am Saturday in the church. Mrs. Hebert deid Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2000 in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church, where she was the pastor's aide and a member of the choir and was involved in missions. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Hebert of Lake Charles; four sons, Gary Joseph, Terry Joseph, Carl Thomas and Glenn Thomas, all of Lake Charles; five stepsons, Louis Hebert of Oakland, Calif., Perry Hebert of Lake Charles, Nicholas Heber of California, Larry Hebert of Houston and Joseph Hebert of Florida; six daughters, pamela Goodley, Glendey Latour, Sheila Hebert, Debra Hebert,Carol Hebert and Brenda Hebert, all of Lake Charles; two stepdaughters, Jackie Hebert of Oakland and Ernestine Guillory of Atlanta; one brother, Charles Thomas of Lake Charles; one sister, Edith Woodard of Lake Charles; 21 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. HEBERT, Kenneth W. 11/7/2000 DeRidder - Funeral arrangements for Kenneth W. Hebert, 54, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Saturday. HENDERSON, Glenndelene P. LCAP 11/19/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Glenndelene Phylis Henderson, 82, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Henderson died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. Survivors include one son, John (Karen) Henderson of Sulphur; one daughter, Sharon Henderson Downs of Sulphur; five grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. HILL, Violet M. LCAP 11/24/2000 Funeral services for Violet Marie Hill, 92, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lucy Maier will officiate. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Mo. Arrangements are by Schowengerdt Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-4 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Hill died at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Columbus, Kan. She moved from Missouri to Lake Charles in 1962. She was a retired bookkeeper with Pumpelly Tire Center. She was a Pink Lady at W.O. Moss Regional Medical Center. She was a member of the Business and Professional Women's Club and of AARP. She was a member of First Christian Church. Survivors include two sons, Don Hill and Wayne Hill, both of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. HILL, Violet M. LCAP 11/25/2000 Funeral services for Violet Marie Hill, 92, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 25, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lucy Maier will officiate. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Mo. Arrangements are by Schowengerdt Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mrs. Hill died at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Columbus, Kan. She moved from Missouri to Lake Charles in 1962. She was a retired bookkeeper with Pumpelly Tire Center. She was a Pink Lady at W.O. Moss Regional Medical Center. She was a member of the Business and Professional Women's Club and of AARP. She was a member of First Christian Church. Survivors include two sons, Don Hill and Wayne Hill, both of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. HOFFPAUIR, Hazel LCAP 11/2/2000 Funeral arrangements for Hazel Hoffpauir, 83, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. HOFFPAUIR, Hazel W. LCAP 11/3/2000 Funeral services for Hazel Webb Hoffpauir, 83, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. J.P. Miles will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Hoffpauir died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Wildersville, Tenn., she lived in Lake Charles for 52 years. She was one of the first civilian employees at the Lake Charles Air Force Base at Chennault after World War II. From 1963-1976, she lived in Pasadena, Texas, where she worked in accounting for NASA and was at the space center when the first man landed on the moon. She was a member of First Baptist Church for 52 years and was secretary of the Ruth Sunday school class. Survivors include three sons, James L. Hoffpauir of Lake Charles, Donald L. Hoffpauir of McKinney, Texas, and William W. Hoffpauir of Lubbock, Texas; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home P.O. Box 4196 Monroe, LA 71211, the family said. HOLLAND, Tom L. LCAP 11/27/2000 KINDER - Funeral arrangements for Tom L. Holland, 84, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Sunday in his residence. HOLLAND, Tom L. LCAP 11/28/2000 Kinder - Funeral services for Tom L. Holland, 84, will be at 2pm Wedneday, Nov. 29, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. John Cernick will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oak Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10pm today and from 8am Wednesday. A native of Elizabeth, he had lived in Kinder for 36 years. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Lions Club, the American Legion and the VFW. He wa a farm equipment mechanic. Survivors include his wife, Della M. Holand of Kinder; seven sons, Stafford Byron Holland of Bunkie, William Harold Holland of Nashville, Tenn.,Fellis Roy Guillory of Sulphur, Robert Dale Guillory of Westlake, Kevin Mile Soileau of Japan, Gregory Paul Holland of Lake Arthur and Thomas L. Holland Jr. of Kinder; two daughters, Priscilla Marie Guillet of Westlake and Hilda Ann Clausen of Bunkie; three brothers, Clarence H. Holland and Marvin A. Holland, both of Alexandria, and Francis M. Holland Jr. of Tyler, Texas; three sisters, Myrtle Dryden of Ball and Gladys Jackson and Mattie M. Calton, both of Alexandria; 24 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. HOWARD, Frank N. LCAP 11/13/2000 SULPHUR -- Memorial services for Frank N. Howard, 58, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Bobby Leger will officiate. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Howard died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He graduated from Louisiana Tech in 1964 with a bachelor's degree in physical education. He became a registered physical therapist in 1965 at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. He was chief physical therapist at Lincoln General Hospital in Ruston in 1966; staff physical therapist during six months of active duty at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C.; and athletic trainer at Case Institute of Technology in Cleveland (1967-1968) and at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles (1968-1970). He worked for the Kendall Co. sports division in Knoxville, Tenn. (1970-1973); Protective Products Inc. of Grand Prairie, Texas, with various managerial positions (1973-1977); was vice president and director of manufacturing of Maxpro Corp. in Dallas (1977-1979); was southwestern sales director at Mueller Chemical Co. in Prairie du Sac, Wis. (1979-1980); was president of Diversified Medical Products Inc. in Grand Prairie (1980); and was Southwestern district sales supervisor for GST Laboratories in La Jolla, Calif. (1980-1981). He was a physical therapist at DeQuincy Memorial Hospital in 1984. He later owned and operated Alpha One Physical Therapy Clinic and established and operated Kaw-Liga's Lounge. Survivors include his wife, Sandra K. Howard of Sulphur; one daughter, Laura Howard of Los Angeles, Calif.; three stepdaughters, Carleen Hyatt of DeQuincy, Kristine Pitts of Atlanta and Florence Hubbard of Carlyss; three brothers, Cleve Howard of Mauriceville, Texas, Jack Howard of San Antonio and Jerry Howard of Sulphur; one sister, Elizabeth Louise Curtis of Austin, Texas; and four stepgrandchildren. HOWARD, Thelma C. LCAP 11/2/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Thelma Cole Howard, 89, of Pitkin, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Vidor, Texas. Mrs. Howard died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2000, in a Rosepine care center. HUDGENS, Elizabeth, Elizabeth P. LCAP 11/20/2000 Glenmora - Funeral services for C. Elizabeth "Liz" Pearson Hudgens, 43 will be at 2 PM Tuesday, Nov. 21, and Glenmora Baptist Church. Burial will be an Paul Cemetery in for Forest Hill under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Hudgens died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000, and a Pineville hospital. HUDGINS, Harold H. Jr. LCAP 11/2/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Harold H. Hudgins Jr., 83, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Betty Northen will officiate. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 4:30-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 8 a.m. Friday in the church. Mr. Hudgins died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. He was a longtime resident of Oakdale. He was a World War II veteran. He started the Hudgins Studio in Oakdale, and he founded the Oakdale Beacon in 1967. He was a member of the VFW, the American Legion, the Lions Club and the Masons. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. He was a three-time patron of the Order of the Eastern Star and a bingo caller for 40 years. Survivors include his wife, Ida Redd Hudgins of Oakdale; one son, Harold H. Hudgins III of Arlington, Texas; one daughter, Claudia H. Colquette of Oakdale; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Paul (Wanda) Kedinger of Rayne; three brothers, Steve Hudgins of Ocala, Fla., Dan Hudgins of Roanoke, Va., and Joe Hudgins of Greensboro, N.C.; four grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. HUDGINS, Harold H. Jr. LCAP 11/1/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Harold H. Hudgins Jr., 83, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Tuesday. HUDSON, Anthony L. Sr. LCAP 11/29/2000 MERRYVILLE - Funeral services for Anthony L. "Tony" Hudson Sr., 50, will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 29, in Merryville Baptist Church. Burial will be in Merryville Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Hudson died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital. HUDSON, Anthony L. LCAP 11/28/2000 Merryville - Funeral arrangements for Anthony L. Hudson, 50, will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. He died Monday in the DeRidder hospital. HUNT, Dossman LCAP 11/18/2000 Funeral arrangements for Dossman Hunt will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. HUNT, Dossman LCAP 11/23/2000 Funeral services for Dossman Hunt, 91, will be at 11am Friday, Nov. 24, in Warren United Methodist Church. The Rev. William Elliott will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9am Friday in the Church. Mr. Hunt died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Opelousas and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He retired from the Port of Lake Charles in 1970. He was a member of Warren United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Hilda Hunt of Lake Charles; two sons, Charles Hunt and Jerry Hunt, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Vina Tinsley of Gary, Ind. And Barbara Broussard of Lake Charles; 17 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and 25 great-great-grandchildren. HURLEY, Nathan S. LCAP 11/28/2000 Funeral arrangements for Nathan Spencer Hurley, 71, are by Hixson Funeral Home. The Body will be cremated. Mr. Hurley died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000. He was a native of Wadeville, N.C. He moved from Arkansas to Lake Charles in 1983. He was an Army veteran and served in the Korean War. He was a former Miami University student. He was a member of the Rotary Club, the American Legion and the VFW. Survivors include two sons, Spencer Hurley Jr. of Clute, Texas, and Phillip Hurley of Lake Charles; one daughter, Debra Hurley of Lake Charles; two sisters, Ann McGarity and Billie Ridder, both of Decatur, Ga.; and five grandchildren. JACOBS, Georgeanna LCAP 11/2/2000 VINTON - Funeral services for Georgeanna Jacobs, 87, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 2, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Sulphur under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Wednesday. Mrs. Jacobs died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2000, in Cameron. She was born in Eunice and lived in Vinton most of her life. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, John Jacobs of Florida; one daughter, Ruth Toups of Bridge City, Texas; one sister, Pearl LaBove of Cameron; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. JAMES, Arthur Jr. LCAP 11/2/2000 LAWTELL - Funeral services for Arthur James Jr., 88, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, from Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas. Mr. James died at 9:02 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 2000, in an Opelousas hospital. JARREAU, Paul LCAP 11/3/2000 A prayer service for Paul Jarreau, 60, was held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at a later date. Mr. Jarreau died at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2000, in a local care center. JARREAU, Paul LCAP 11/1/2000 Funeral arrangements for Paul Jarreau, 59, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 1 p.m. Tuesday in a local care center. JENKINS, George Sr. LCAP 11/2/2000 Funeral services for George Jenkins Sr., 63, will be at 7 p.m. today, Nov. 2, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Elisha Tutson will officiate. Dismissal will be at 9 a.m. Friday in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 p.m. Mr. Jenkins died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2000, in a local care center. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Survivors include one son, George Jenkins Jr. of Culver City, Calif.; two sisters, Delores Jenkins Tutson of Culver City, Calif., and Patricia Jenkins Daniel of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. JENKINS, George Sr. LCAP 11/1/2000 Funeral services for George Jenkins Sr., 63, will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Elisha Tutson will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 p.m. Thursday. Mr. Jenkins died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2000, in a local care center. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Survivors include one son, George Jenkins Jr. of Culver City, Calif.; two sisters, Delores Jenkins Jr. of Culver City and Patricia Jenkins Daniel of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. JOHNSON, Jerry LCAP 11/4/2000 KINDER - Funeral arrangements for Jerry "J.J." Johnson, 60, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Friday in his residence. JOHNSON, Willie LCAP 11/13/2000 Funeral arrangements for Willie Johnson, 47, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. JOHNSON, Willie L. Sr. LCAP 11/18/2000 Funeral services for Willie L. "Cougar" Johnson Sr., 47, will be at noon today, Nov. 18, in King's Funeral Home. The Rev. Wilbert LaFleur and Cynthia Bilbo Simpson will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mr. Johnson died at 2:17 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He attended W.O. Boston High School. Survivors include his wife, Deborah "Coosie" G. Johnson of Lake Charles; two sons, Willie Johnson Jr. of Lafayette and Derrick Brown of Westlake; two daughters, Yolanda Johnson and Hazel Johnson, both of Lafayette; five brothers, Classic R. Ballou and Larry James Walker, both of Lake Charles, Wilmer Bellow II of Lafayette, Ray Gallien of Houston and Melvin Gallien Jr. of Van Heuys, Calif.; eight sisters, Elaine Ray, Maureen Johnson, Darlene Walker and Faye I. Red, all of Lake Charles; Rebecca Thomas, Charlotte Gallien, Virginia Jones and Christine Walker, all of Houston; his father, Melvin Gallien of Lake Charles and his mother, Sarah Johnson of Lake Charles. JOHNSON, Willie L. Sr. LCAP 11/17/2000 Funeral services for Willie L. "Cougar" Johnson Sr., 47, will be at noon Saturday, Nov. 18, in King's Funeral Home. The Rev. Wilbert LaFleur and Cynthia Bilbo Simpson will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. today. Mr. Johnson died at 2:17 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He attended W.O. Boston High School. Survivors include his wife, Deborah G. Johnson of Lake Charles; two sons, Willie Johnson Jr. of Lafayette and Derrick Brown of Lake Charles; two daughters, Yolanda Johnson and Hazel Johnson, both of Lafayette; five brothers, Classic R. Ballou and Larry James Walker, both of Lake Charles; Wilmer Bellow II of Lafayette, Ray Gallien of Houston and Melvin Gallien Jr. of Van Heuys, Calif.; eight sisters, Elaine Ray, Maureen Johnson, Darlene Walker and Faye I. Red, all of Lake Charles, Rebecca Thomas, Charlotte Gallien, Virginia Jones and Christine Walker, all of Houston; his father, Melvin Gallien of Lake Charles and his mother, Sarah Johnson of Lake Charles. JOHNSON, Rose LCAP 11/5/2000 Funeral arrangements for Rose Johnson, 60, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Saturday in the Jennings hospital. JOHNSON, Christopher, Mrs. 11/7/2000 Church Point - Funeral services for Mrs. Christopher (Rose) Johnson, 60, will be at 1pm Wednesday, Nov. 8, from Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church. The Rev. Butler will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11am Wednesday in the church. Mrs. Johnson died at 2:15am Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000. She was born in Mallet and was a resident of Lake Arthur. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Roberta Frank of Westlakd and Margaret Lawyer of Lafatyette; one sone, Matthew Johnson of Lafayette; four sisters, Alma Celestine, Lawrentine Thomas and Lilimae Johnson, all of Lake Charles, and Any Guillory of Fenton; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. JOHNSON, Jerry LCAP 11/5/2000 Kinder - Funeral services for Jerry "J.J." Johnson, 60, will be at 2pm Monday, Nov.6, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Kinder Cemetery. Visitation is 9am-10pm today and from 8am Monday. Mr. Johnson died at 2:40pm Friday, Nov.3, 2000 in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Kinder. Survivors include two sons, Jeffery Johnson of Lake Charles and Andrew Johnson of San Antonio; one daughter, Sherry Johnson Bridges of Springfield, MO.; one brother, Thomas A. Johnson of Woodbridge, Va.; one sister, Muriel E. Hendrix of Lake Charles; and six grandchildren. JOHNSON, Zachary LCAP 11/20/2000 Leesville - Funeral services for Zachary "Zack" Johnson, 7, will be at 2 PM Tuesday, Nov. 21, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be and Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco. He died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000, in the Leesville hospital. JOHNWELL, Jaycee J. LCAP 11/14/2000 EUNICE - Funeral services for Jaycee John ''Jessie'' Johnwell, 55, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, from St. Mathilda Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Mathilda Cemetery under the direction of Frank Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Johnwell died at 6:25 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, in a Houston hospital. JORDAN, Ola T. LCAP 11/13/2000 WESTLAKE -- Graveside services for Ola Christine Thames Jordan, 87, will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 13, in Magnolia Cemetery. The Rev. Finers Cryer will officiate. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Mrs. Jordan died at 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, in Lake Charles. She was a native of Mendenhall, Miss., and a resident of Westlake. She was Baptist. Survivors include two sons, Hershel R. Jordan Sr. and Jimmy L. Jordan, both of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Eileen Jordan Grantham; 25 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren. KALI, Jackie M. LCAP 11/6/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Jackie M. Kali, 75, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 6, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Kali died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000, in a Leesville care center. KARAM, Donald F. LCAP 11/20/2000 Kinder - Funeral services for Donald Frank Karam, 67, will be at 2 pm Tuesday, Nov. 21, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. The Revs. Carlos Garcia, Pius Valhooren, Scott Desormeaux and Allen Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 AM -- 10 PM today, with a rosary at 7 pm, and 9 am -- 1:30 pm Tuesday in the funeral home and from 1:30 pm in the church. Mr. Karam died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He attended McNeese That University. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean Conflict. He was a marketing associate for SYSCO Foods for more than 30 years. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, where he was also a Fourth Degree Knight. He also served as past president for Syrian- Lebanese Club of Allen Parish. He was a member of site Philip Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Semi Karam of Kinder; 2 daughters, Veronica Karam Arceneaux amd Deborah Karam Delosey, both of Kinder; three brothers, George Karam, Jack Karam and Bernard Karam, all of Oakdale; and three grandchildren. KAUFMAN, Shirley A. LCAP 11/16/2000 Funeral services for Shirley Aline Kaufman, 86, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lee Perkins will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Ms. Kaufman died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000, in a local care center. She was a lifelong resident of Vinton. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Vinton and the Vinton chapter of the Eastern Star. She received her bachelor of arts in education from USL and a master's in library science from Louisiana State University. She retired from teaching at Vinton High School in 1972 and also taught in DeQuincy and Edgerly. Survivors include many cousins. KEEVER, Herman LCAP 11/8/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Herman "Babe" Keever, 86, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Brodeur will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Keever died Monday, Nov. 6, 2000, in his residence. He was born in Sulphur Mines. He was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, serving as lector, Eucharistic minister, greeter, grounds keeper, president of the Parish Council and council member, member of the building committee of the church complex and trustee of the parish. He helped clear the area for the church's current prayer garden and helped plant and care for the plants around the church complex. He taught Catechism, received the Devoted Service Award from his church, received an apostolic blessing for his service on the building committee. He was an inactive member of the Serra Club and a lifetime member of the Brimstone Historical Society, for which he was a board member and president. He served as president of the West Calcasieu Association of Commerce and was a member of the board. He worked for the Sowela Area Council Camp Fir Girls for many years, receiving the Totem Award. He was a Boy Scout of America master for two years. He was a member of the Sulphur Rotary Club, serving as editor of the club's publication. He was a member of the organizational team that founded Care/Help of Sulphur, serving as a board member and an active worker. He was a member of the Boys and Girls Village Foundation Youth Trust. He received recognition as a finalist in the 1993 Gold Rule Awards. He was a member of the Calcasieu Parish Farm Bureau, serving as secretary, treasurer and president. He also served on the state board. He was a member of the Calcasieu Cattlemen's Association, serving as secretary, treasurer and president. He served on the state board as a district member. He received the Spur Club award for his involvement in the cattle industry. He served as port director of the West Calcasieu Port, Harbor and Terminal District. Survivors include one son, Lee Keever of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Chris (Cathy) Parnell of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. KENEBREW, Susie Pearl LCAP 11/21/2000 Leesville - Funeral services for Susie Pearl Kenebrew, 63, will be at 11am Wednesday, Nov.22, in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Leesville Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Davis Mortuary. She died Friday, Nov.17, 2000, in a Houston hospital. KIBODEAUX, Marvin R. LCAP 11/12/2000 WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Marvin R. "Snake" Kibodeaux, 57, of Sulphur, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 12, in Hixson Funeral Home. Deacon Fred Reed will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. A rosary was recited Saturday evening. Mr. Kibodeaux died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles and had lived in Sulphur for most of his life. He was a 1962 graduate of Westlake High School. He was a retired welder with Locals 106 and 798. Survivors include three sons, Troy Gene Kibodeaux and Billy Kibodeaux, both of Sulphur, and Shelby Paul Kibodeaux of Houston; one sister, Patty Jane Charles of Westlake; one brother, Gary Lee Kibodeaux of Longville; and one grandchild. KIBODEAUX, Marvin R. LCAP 11/11/2000 Westlake - Funeral services for Marvin "Snake" Kibodeau, 57, and the 2 PM Sunday, Nov. 12, in Hixson Funeral Home. Deacon Fred Reed will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 PM today, with a rosary at 7 PM and from 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Kibodeau died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles and had lived in Sulphur for most of his life. He was in 1962 graduate of Westlake High School. He was a retired welder with Local 106 and 798. Survivors include three sons, Troy Gene Kibodeau, Billy Kibodeau, both of Sulphur and Shelby Paul Kibodeau of Houston; one sister, Patty Jane Charles of Westlake; one brother, Gary Lee Kibodeau of Longville and one grandchild. KILMAN, Mabel LCAP 11/29/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Mabel Kilman, 85, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 29, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Mrs. Kilman died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital. KIMBALL, Ruby LCAP 11/6/2000 VINTON - Funeral services for Ruby Kimball, 78, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 6, in Vinton Methodist Church. Burial will be in Nibletts Bluff Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Sulphur. Mrs. Kimball died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. KING, Genevieve LCAP 11/27/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Genevieve King, 80, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a Lake Charles hospital. KING, Genevieve LCAP 11/29/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Genevieve King, 80, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 29, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, N.M. Mrs. King died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. KING, Roy LCAP 11/9/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Roy King, 88, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Tuesday in the Oakdale hospital. KING, Roy LCAP 11/10/2000 Funeral arrangements for Roy King, 88, of 1021 Lawrence St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Tuesday in an Oakdale hospital. KING, Roy LCAP 11/17/2000 Funeral services for Roy King, 88, of 1021 Lawrence St. will be at noon Saturday, Nov. 18, in the Mount Calvary Baptist Church. The Rev. Elmore Garner will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Fondel Memorial Park. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mr. King died at 7:55 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital. A native of Welsh, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a longtime member of the Mount Calvary Baptist Church where he was a member of the Male Chorus. He was a construction worker. Survivors include two daughters, Thelma L. Baloney of Vinton and Virgia Guilbeaux of Gardena, Calif.; two sons, Robert E. King of Lake Charles and George N. King of Atlanta, Ga.; 22 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren. KLEINPETER, Commodore LCAP 11/1/2000 ROSEPINE - Funeral services for Commodore Kleinpeter, 76, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3, in Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall. Burial will be in New Leesville Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Kleinpeter died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2000, in Leesville. KOPNICKY, Jon M. LCAP 11/16/2000 LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral services for Jon M. Kopnicky, 59, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 16, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Francis of Assisi Church Cemetery in Thornwell under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. Kopnicky died at 5:32 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, in a Sulphur hospital. KROUPA, Terry L. LCAP 11/18/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Terry Lynn Kroupa, 43, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Friday in Sulphur. KROUPA, Terry L. LCAP 11/19/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Terry Lynn Kroupa, 43, will be at 4 p.m. today, Nov. 19, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Mrs. Kroupa died Friday, Nov. 17, 2000, in Sulphur. LAGRANGE, Joseph A. LCAP 11/15/2000 Funeral services for Joseph Alvin LaGrange, 75, will be at 2pm Thursday, Nov. 16, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon Dan Landry and the Rev. Carlys Beard will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is 2-9pm today and from 8am Thursday. Mr. LaGrange died at 5:45am Tuesday, Nov.14, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a member of St. Marbaret Catholic Church. He retired from Texaco as an assistant superintendent after 25 years. He worked for Aumiller Petroleum Equipment as a dispatcher for 10 years before retiring. He served in the U.S. Army in India during World War II. He was a member of the Swinging Rebels Square Dance Club. Survivors include his wife, Judy Clard LaGrange of Lake Charles; and one son, Gary Clark LaGrange of Lake Charles. LANDRY, Alice M. LCAP 11/24/2000 Funeral arrangements for Alice Mae Landry, 69, of 579 Chandler St., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died Wednesday in a local hospital. LANIER, Maxine B. LCAP 11/30/2000 ROSEPINE - Funeral services for Maxine Bailey Lanier, 84, of Groves, Texas, formerly of Rosepine, will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 30, in Providence Baptist Church. Burial will be in Johnson-Bailey Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Lanier died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000. LANZA, Michael LCAP 11/10/2000 Funeral services for Michael Lanza, 47, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Monsignor Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and 9-12:30 p.m. Saturday. Mr. Lanza died at 2:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles. He was valedictorian of St. Louis High School's first graduating class. He earned a bachelor's degree in history at McNeese State University and graduated with honors. He received his master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Chicago. He taught at the University of New Orleans, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Middlebury College, George Mason University, and Prince George's Community College. He was a senior officer for the federal-state partnership of the National Endowment of the Humanities in Washington, D.C. Survivors include four brothers, Randy Lanza, Ricky Lanza and Danny Lanza, all of Lake Charles, and Joey Lanza of Dallas; one sister, Vicki LeDoux of Lake Charles; and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph (Flo Meyer) Lanza of Lake Charles. Memorial donations may be made to the Southwest Louisiana AIDS Council, 435 10th St., Lake Charles, LA 70601; the McNeese College of Liberal Arts; or the St. Louis High School Foundation, the family said. LANZA, Michael LCAP 11/11/2000 Funeral services for Michael Lanza, 47, with the 1 PM today, Nov. 11, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Monsignor Harry greig will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation Is 9 - 12:30 PM in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Friday evening. Mr. Lanza died at 2:15 AM Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, and a local hospital. He sas a native of Lake Charles. He was valedictorian of St. Louis High School first graduating class. He under Bachelors Degree in history at McNeese State University and graduated with honors. He received his master's and doctoral degrees from University of Chicago. He Taught at the University Of New Orleans, Virginia Poly-technic Institute and State University, Middlebury College, George Mason University, and Prince George's Community College. He was a senior officer for federal-state partnership of the National Endowment of the Humanities in Washington D.C. He Wrote the Book at "Agrarianism and Reconstruction Politics: The Southern Homestead Act". He also wrote numerous articles on history and contributed a chapter on the 1898 Constituion titled "In the Search of Fundamental Law: The Louisiana Constition". Survivors include four brothers, Randy Lanza, Ricky Lanza and Danny Lanza, all of Lake Charles, and Joey Lanza of Dallas; one sister, Vicki LeDoux of Lake Charls; his parents Mr. & Mrs. Joseph (Flo Meyer) Lanza of Lake Charles. Memorial donations may be made to the Southwest Louisiana AIDS Council, 435 10th Sst. Lake Charles, LA 70601; the McNeese College of Liberal Arts; or the St. Louis High School Foundation, the family said. LAPIRA, Concetta V. LCAP 11/12/2000 Funeral services for Concetta V. "Connie" Lapira, 83, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Simon Palathingal will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Lapira died at 6:50 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Malta and lived in Pittsburgh most of her life before retiring to Boca Raton, Fla. She moved to Lake Charles six years ago. She was involved with the Villa Maria Retirement Center and was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Edwin J.V. Lapira of Lake Charles; one son, Paul Lapira of Lake Charles; two daughters, Audrey Aaron of Sacramento, Calif., and Maria Ferrello of Sugarloaf, Pa.; and eight grandchildren. LAPIRA, Connie V. LCAP 11/11/2000 Funeral arrangements for Connie V. Lipira, 83, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. LARDEN, Anthony C. LCAP 11/1/2000 Funeral services for Anthony C. Larden, 51, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. The Rev. Karl Fusilier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 6 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Mr. Larden died at 11:14 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Lafayette, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Survivors include his wife, Anne Goodwin Larden of Lake Charles; one son, Mark Washington of Lake Charles; one daughter, Antoinette Larden of Lake Charles; two brothers, John Larden of Sunset and Albert Larden of Peakhill, N.C.; one sister, Elvina Tubbs of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. LAURENTS, Carl W. LCAP 11/11/2000 Funeral services for Carl Woodrow Laurents, 80, will be at 12:15 PM today, Nov. 11, from our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic church. Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 AM - noon in the funeral home. Mr. Laurents died at 6:30 PM Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, a local hospital. A natives of Estherwood, he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 44 years. He was part-owner and operator of the Central Machine and welding. He was a veteran of the Merchant Marine's and the Coast Guard, serving in World War II. He was a Shriner and a member of the Habibi Shrine Temple and of Masonic Lodge 400. Survivors include two sons, Carl Woodrow Laurents Jr. of San Antonio and Gary Charles Laurents of Bossier City; two daughters Cathy Thibodeaux and Cassandra Matte, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, W.F. Laurents and Glenn Laurents, both of Rayne; one sister, Nora Ann LeBlanc of Rayne; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Shriner's Cripple Childrens hospital, the family said. LAVERGNE, Lester LCAP 11/16/2000 LAWTELL - Funeral services for Lester Lavergne, 83, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, from Holy Family Catholic Church. The Rev. Jude Mary Obiechina will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. Friday, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mr. Lavergne died at 8:50 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, in Lake Charles. He was a member of the Knights of Peter Claver and Local Union 207. He was an usher at Holy Family Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Hilven Lavergne of Houston; three daughters, Marie Guillory of Lake Charles, Louthra Darjean of Lawtell and Mary Bell Richard of Beaumont, Texas; one brother, Morris Lavergne of Lawtell; three sisters, Esther Francis of Houston, Rita Citizen of Church Point and Georgia Anna Manuel of Lake Charles. LEBLANC, Martial D. LCAP 11/13/2000 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Martial Daniel LeBlanc, 59, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a Jennings hospital. LEBLANC, Martial D. LCAP 11/14/2000 LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral services for Martial Daniel "Danny" LeBlanc, 59, will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 14, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Marty Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in Shell Beach Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Monday night. Mr. LeBlanc died at 6:25 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. He was a native of Lake Arthur. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. He was a church Eucharistic minister and was the coordinator of the adoration chapel. Survivors include his wife, Elrena Jane B. LeBlanc of Lake Arthur; one son, Ellis "Chance" LeBlanc of Pine Island; one stepson, Jerry Allen Taylor of Lake Charles; two daughters, Melanie Ann L. Crocker of Dayton, Texas, and Monica Ann L. LeJeune of Lake Arthur; one stepdaughter, Carol Taylor of Lake Charles; two brothers, Leroy Lewis LeBlanc of Lake Charles and Richard Wayne "Ricky" LeBlanc of Lake Arthur; one sister, Dorothy Marie LeBlanc Wiltz of Henderson; his mother, Dora T. LeBlanc of Lake Arthur; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. LEBLEU, Sybil M. LCAP 11/18/2000 BOISE, Idaho - Private memorial services for Sybil M. LeBleu, 84, of Ontario, Ore., will be held at a later date. She died Thursday. Arrangements are by Riverside Funeral Service & Crematory. LEBRUN, Ruth LCAP 11/9/2000 Funeral services for Ruth LeBrun, 82, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 9, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim Mahoney will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. LeBrun died at 2:57 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000, in a local care center. A native of Lake Charles, she had lived most of her life in Sulphur. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Raymond L. (Mary) Thompson of Sulphur; two brothers, J.C. Leger and Jefferd Leger, both of Moss Bluff; five sisters, Dorothy Richard, Ethel Franklin, Anna Marie Phillips and Lucille Leger, all of Moss Bluff, and Zordel Garcia of Sacramento, Calif.; and two grandchildren. LEBRUN, Ruth LCAP 11/8/2000 Funeral services for Ruth LeBrun, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim Mahoney will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. LeBrun died at 2:57 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000, in a local care center. A native of Lake Charles, she had lived most of her life in Sulphur. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Raymond L. (Mary) Thompson of Sulphur; two brothers, J.C. Leger and Jefferd Leger, both of Moss Bluff; four sisters, Dorothy Richard, Ethel Franklin and Lucille Leger, all of Moss Bluff, and Zordel Garcia of Sacramento, Calif.; and two grandchildren. LEDOUX, Kirby LCAP 11/9/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Kirby LeDoux will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in his residence. LEDOUX, Kirby J. LCAP 11/10/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Kirby J. LeDoux, 81, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 10, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Lawrence Kohler will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 today in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Thursday. Mr. LeDoux died at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, in his residence. He joined in the U.S. Army in December 1942. He was a veteran of World War II and received an honorable discharge in December 1945. He was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. He was a locomotive engineer for Olin Corp. until his retirement in 1984. He was a member of VFW Post 8105. Survivors include his wife, Helen L. LeDoux of Sulphur; two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Kent (Becky) LeDoux of Vinton and Mr. and Mrs. Kim James (Diane) LeDoux of Sulphur; three daughters, Mrs. Elton (Marion Kay) Cahanin of Mire and Mrs. Carroll (Kathy Ann) Romero and Mrs. Guy (Keitha Marie) Digionanni, both of Sulphur; two brothers, Curtis LeDoux of Sulphur and Freeman LeDoux of Longville; one sister, Mrs. Alvin (Elsie) Ellis of Sulphur; nine grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. LEWIS, Ewella M. LCAP 11/12/2000 CAMERON - Funeral services for Ewella Mary Lewis, 65, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Morse Pruitt will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Monday in the church and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Lewis died at 5:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Cameron and a member of First Baptist Church of Cameron. She was a former employee of Steeds Shrimp Co. and The Cameron Cafe. Survivors include her husband, Floyd Lewis of Cameron; one son, Dorsey James Lewis of Lafayette; three daughters, Darlene Kelley of Cameron, Diana Davis of Lithia, Fla., and Janet Hagar of Cameron; one sister, Leola LaHasky of Abbeville; three half sisters, Verda Berry of Austin, Texas, and Gwen LaMaire and Angela Monceaux, both of Kaplan; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. LEWIS, Lawrence Sr. LCA 11/26/2000 Funeral arrangements for Lawrence Lewis Sr., 85, of 1228 Church St., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 1:01 a.m. Saturday in a local hospital. LEWIS, Mary L. LCAP 11/4/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Mary Lee Lewis will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Friday in her residence. LEWIS, Nechole LCAP 11/12/2000 Funeral arrangments for Nechole Lewis, 31, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died at 12:50 p.m. Saturday in a local hospital. LEWIS, Nechole B. LCAP 11/16/2000 Funeral services for Nechole Bellard Lewis, 31, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Goodly will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Lewis died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a graduate of Washington-Marion High School. She was employed by W.O. Moss Regional Hospital. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Wilbert Lewis of Lake Charles; two sons, Christopher Lewis and Robert Lewis, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Joseph "T" Bellard and Michael Bellard, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Mallory Bellard Welcome of Lake Charles; two stepsisters, Viola Wright and Susan Starks, both of Lake Charles; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph (Dorothy Fuselier) Bellard of Lake Charles. LEWIS, Mary L. 11/7/2000 Oakdale - Funeral services for mary Lee Lewis, 81, will be a 1pm Thursday, Nov.9, in Greater Hayes Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mrs. Lewis died at 10:30 am Friday, Nov.3, 2000, in her residence. LONGINO, Mary J. LCAP 11/30/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Mary Jessie Longino, 91, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Griffin Hill Cemetery in Long Pine. Mrs. Longino died at 8:42 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital. LOWERY, Leslie M. Sr. LCAP 11/10/2000 KENNER, Texas - Funeral services for Leslie M. Lowery Sr., 77, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, in Kenner Funeral Home of L.A. Muhleisen and Son. The body will be cremated. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Saturday. Mr. Kenner died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000, in a Kenner hospital. A native of Vineland, N.J., he was a resident of Lake Charles for 45 years, prior to moving to Marrero. He attended University of Tampa in Florida, Berlitz School of Languages in Rio de Janeiro, New York City School of Business and Civic Administrations and St. Benedict's College in Atchison, Kan. He was a retired agent for Pan American Life for the Lake Charles agency. He was a former member of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Southwest Investors Club, General Agents and Managers Club, Latin American Club, Lake Charles Optimist Club, Life Underwriters Association, Lake Charles American Legion, Moose Lodge, the Greater Lake Charles Chamber of Commerce, LeBons Temps Dance Club and Boston Historical Society of Genealogy. He was on the first slate of Republican candidates for the Louisiana House of Representatives in Calcasieu Parish. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps and the Air Force from 1942 to 1947. Survivors include two sons, Leslie Lowery Jr. and Richard Lowery; three daughters, Anita Brite, Sandra Lowery and Lisa Lindsay; two sisters, Bunny Stone of Raleigh, N.C., and Eli Oglesby of Tampa; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. LOWERY, Leslie M., Sr. LCAP 11/11/2000 Kenner - Funeral services for Leslie M. Lowery Sr., 77, will be at 3 pm today, Nov 11, in Kenner Funeral Home of L.A. Muhleisen and Son. The body will be cremated. Visitation is from 1 pm. Mr. Lowery died Tuesday, Nov.7, 2000, in a Kenner hospital. A native of Vineland, N.J., he was a resident of Lake Charles for 45 years, prior to moving to Marrero. He attended University of Tampa in Florida, Berlitz School of Languages in Rio de Janeiro, New York City School of Business and Civic Administrations and St. Benedict;s College in Atchison, Kan. He was a retired agent for Pan American Life for the Lake Charles Agency. He was a former member of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Southwest Investors Club, General Agents and Managers Club, lake Charles Optimist Club, Life Underwriters Association, Lake Charles American Legion, Moose Lodge, the Greater Lake Charles Chamber of Commerce, LeBons Temps Dance Club and Boston Historical Society of Genealogy. He was on the first slate of Republican candiates for the Louisiana House of Representatives in Calcasieu Parish. He was a Sgt. In the U.S. Air Force from 1942 to 1947. Survivors include two sons, Leslie Lowery Jr. and Richard Lowery; three daughters, Anita Brite, Sandra Lowery and Lisa Lindsay; two sisters, Bunny Stone of Raleigh, N.C., and Eli Oglesby of Tampa;; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. LOWREY, Leslie M. Sr. LCAP 11/9/2000 KENNER - Funeral services for Leslie M. Lowrey Sr., 77, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, in Kenner Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Mr. Lowrey died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000, in a Kenner hospital. LUQUETTE, Florian E. LCAP 11/18/2000 Funeral services for Florian Eugene Luquette, 45, will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Shelton Fontenot will officiate.Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today. Mr. Luquette died Friday, Nov. 17, 2000. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include three brothers, David Lee Luquette of Maplewood, Danny Ray Luquette of Ragley and Sonny James Luquette of Lake Charles; one stepbrother, Michael Urdiales of Lake Charles; two stepsisters, Anita Young and Lisa Mathieu, both of Lake Charles; and his stepmother, Rosa Luquette of Lake Charles. LUQUETTE, Joseph R. LCA 11/26/2000 CAMERON - Funeral services for Joseph Reed Luquette, 41, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, from Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction of Hixson Creole Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday, with a rosary at 8 a.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mr. Luquette died Friday, Nov. 24, 2000, in Houston. A native of Sacramento, Calif., he was a resident of Pearland, Texas. He completed high school from Aledo, Texas, where he was president of the student body and co-captain of the football team. He graduated from the University of Texas-Permian Basin with a degree in accounting and was working toward an MBA at the University of Texas in Arlington. He was a member of the Catholic faith. He was employed with Exxon Mobile as a financial analyst for 16 years. Survivors include his wife, Deborah Willis Luquette of Pearland; two sons, Austin Luquette and Aaron Luquette, both of Pearland; one daughter, Adrienne Luquette of Pearland; two brothers, Jay Luquette and Kyle Luquette, both of Arlington; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvere (Darlyne) Luquette of Arlington. Memorials may be made to the hospice of M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, the family said. LUQUETTE, Joseph R. LCAP 11/27/2000 CAMERON - Funeral services for Joseph Reed Luquette, 41, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, from Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction of Hixson Creole Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mr. Luquette died Friday, Nov. 24, 2000, in Houston. A native of Sacramento, Calif., he was a resident of Pearland, Texas. He completed high school in Aledo, Texas, where he was president of the student body and co-captain of the football team. He graduated from the University of Texas-Permian Basin with a degree in accounting and was working toward an MBA at the University of Texas in Arlington. He was a member of the Catholic faith. He was employed with Exxon Mobil as a financial analyst for 16 years. Survivors include his wife, Deborah Willis Luquette of Pearland; twin sons, Austin and Aaron Luquette, both of Pearland; one daughter, Adrienne Luquette of Pearland; two brothers, Jay Luquette and Kyle Luquette, both of Arlington; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvere (Darlyne) Luquette of Arlington. Memorials may be made to The Hospice/M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, the family said. MADDOX, Wilburn E. LCAP 11/25/2000 WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Wilburn Earl Maddox, 87, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, in the Lake Area Worship Center. The Revs. W.H. Yarborough and Joe Daugherty will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Maddox died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000. He was a native of Walnut Hill and had lived in Westlake for 47 years. He retired from Olin in 1975. He was a permanent board member of the Lake Area Worship Center, and he was a member of a Lake Charles Masonic lodge. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Maddox of Westlake; one son, Wilburn Lawson Maddox of Killian; two daughters, Linda Coplin and Wanda Daugherty, both of Westlake; one sister, Laura Rutherford of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. MADDOX, Lyles E. 11/7/2000 DeRidder - Funeral services for Lyles E. "runt" Maddox, 71, of Rosepine, will be at 2pm Wednesday, Nov.8, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Marlow Cemetery in Marlow. Mr. Maddox died Monday, Nov.6, in a DeRidder care center. MADER, Burton C. LCAP 11/25/2000 CROWLEY - Funeral services for Burton C. Mader, 86, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 25, from St. Michael Catholic Church. The Rev. Louis Richard will officiate. Entombment will be in Woodlawn Mausoleum under the direction of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Friday evening. Mr. Mader died at 7:50 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Russell, Kan., and was a former resident of Dallas and Lake Charles. He had lived in Crowley since 1951. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas in 1936 and a juris doctorate from Kansas State University in 1939. He traveled the South from 1939 to 1948 with his 10-piece orchestra, Burt Mader and His Orchestra. He was a Crowley alderman from 1968 to 1972. Survivors include his wife, Bennie McGee Mader of Crowley; one daughter, Kathleen Mader Hilliard of Westlake; four sons, Winston Randall Mader of Houston, Charles Timothy Mader of Lafayette, Burton Edward Mader of Bentonville, Ark., and Leonard Mark Mader of New Iberia; 17 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. MALBROUGH, Sophia G., Mrs. LCAP 11/3/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for Mrs. Sophia Garriet Malbrough, 93, will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, from the St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. William Hogan will officiate. Burial will be in the East Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday, with a rosary at 9 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Malbrough died at 1:40 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, 2000, in a Welsh hospital. A native of Belvue, she had lived in Welsh most of her life. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church since 1924. Survivors include one son, Clifton Vital of Houston; two daughters, Uffa Moore of Welsh and Betty Joe Williams of Houston; two sisters, Freddie Welcome of Houston and Ruby Moore of Opelousas; 34 grandchildren; 128 great-grandchildren; and 42 great-great-grandchildren. MALONE, Joy A. LCAP 11/12/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Joy Angeline Malone, 77, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 12, in Smyrna Baptist Church. Burial will be in Smyrna Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. She died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, in Sulphur. MARCANTEL, Hollis G. LCAP 11/9/2000 ANGLETON, Texas - Funeral services for Hollis Glenn Marcantel, 74, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, in Christian Tabernacle. The Revs. Harold Perdue and Jimmy Green will officiate. Dismissal will be at 4:30 p.m. in Green Oak Cemetery in Kinder under the direction of Palms Funeral Home of Angleton. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Marcantel died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000, in an Angleton hospital. A native of Kinder, he had lived in Angleton since 1981. He was a member of United Pentecostal Church International, Christian Tabernacle in Angleton. He was a member of Disabled American Veterans, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a member of Pipefitters Local 211. Survivors include his wife, Mardell Marcantel; three sons, Hollis G. Marcantel Jr. of Humble, Texas, Kerry B. Marcantel of Alvin, Texas, and Joe Marcantel of Santa Fe; one brother, Ronald Lynn Marcantel of Kinder; two sisters, Eleanora Reynolds of Webster, Texas, and Elaine Rion of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. MARCANTEL, Russell 11/7/2000 Funeral services for Russell Marcantel, 60, will be at 10am today, Nov. 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Augustin Mulanjanani will officiate. Burial will be in Lafranc Cemetery in Iowa, La. Mr. Marcantel died Sunday, Nov.5,2000, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Iowa, La. He was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in Fenton. Survivors include one brother, Fred Marcantel of Iowa, La.; two sisters, Janet Fewell of Lake Charles and Maxine Reed of Many; and his mother, Audrine Marcantel of Iowa, La. MARICLE, Bernice, Sr. LCAP 11/15/2000 Pitkin - Funeral services for Bernice Maricle Sr. 81, will be at 11 am Thursday, Nov. 16, in Grave Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Maricle died Tuesday, Nov.14, 2000 in a DeRidder hospital. MASSAD, Isser J. LCAP 11/24/2000 OAKDALE - Isser Joseph Massad, 88, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, in his daughter's residence. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday in Rush Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday in Tulsa, Okla., under the direction of Stanley's Funeral Service. He was a native of Sand Springs, Okla. He moved to Oakdale in 1979 to manage Judy's Hallmark Shop. He owned two dry-goods store for 35 years. Survivors include his wife, Mona Rizk Massad of Oakdale; one son, Dr. Joseph Massad of Tulsa; five daughters, Rosemarie Rashid of Fort Madison, Iowa, Dolores Mowad and Carolyn Kaleel, both of Oakdale, Joyce Koska of Houston and Carmen Thum of Kansas City, Mo.; one brother, Floyd Massad of Tulsa; five sisters, Maxine Ganem and Lillie Solomon, both of Tulsa, Lena Hagale of Springfield, Mo., Junie Jabara of Oklahoma City and Anna Mae Ogdee of San Benito, Texas; 24 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. MATHEWS, Madison LCAP 11/1/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral arrangements for Madison Jenee Mathews, infant daughter of Danny and Shonda Mathews Jr., will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a Lake Charles hospital. MATHEWS, Madison J. LCAP 11/2/2000 HARGROVE - Funeral services for Madison Jenee Mathews, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Danny "Dan-Dan" (Shonda Burgess) Mathews Jr. of DeQuincy, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3, in Community Pentecostal Church. The Revs. David Kennon, Larry Talent and Russell Burgess will officiate. Burial will be in Alston Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is from 9 a.m. today in the church. She died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. Additional survivors include her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Danny L. (Donna Burnitt) Mathews Sr. of DeQuincy; her maternal grandparents, Russell Burgess and Rhonda Gill, both of Longville; her paternal great-grandparents, Daniel Berry Mathews of Omaha, Neb., and Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood (Asolete) Burnitt of DeQuincy; her maternal great-grandparents, Barbara Burgess of Longville and Marvin "Frog" Gill and Fonda Brown, both of DeRidder; her paternal great-great-grandmother, Mamie Burnitt of Kinder; and her maternal great-great-grandmother, Vergie Gill of DeRidder. MATTHEWS, Ida LCAP 11/24/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for Ida Matthews, 86, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Burial will be in Micheals Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Matthews died Monday, Nov. 20, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. MATTHEWS, Ida LCAP 11/22/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for Ida Matthews, 86, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Matthews died Monday, Nov. 20, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. MATTHEWS, Ida LCAP 11/21/2000 Alexandria - Funeral arrangements for Ida Matthews, 86, will be announced by Ardoin's Funeral Home. She died Sunday in an Alexandria hospital. MATTHIS, Autwan V. LCAP 11/16/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Autwan V. Matthis, 68, will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in his residence. MATTHIS, Autwan V. LCAP 11/17/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Autwan V. "Shoestring" Matthis, 68, will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 17, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery. Mr. Matthis died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000, in his residence. MCBRIDE, Joy T. LCAP 11/30/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Joy Thompson McBride, 54, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 30, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Occupy No. 1 Cemetery in Pitkin under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mrs. McBride died at 11:35 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, in her residence. MCCAIG, Merle L. LCA 11/26/2000 MANCHESTER, N.H. - Funeral services for Merle L. McCaig, 66, formerly of Rosepine, La., will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, in Goodwin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mr. McCaig died Friday, Nov. 24, 2000, in Manchester. MCCAIG, Merle L. LCAP 11/28/2000 Manchester, N.H. - Funeral services for Merle L. McCaig, 66, will be at 10am today, Nov.28, in Goodwin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mv. McCaig died Friday, Nov.24, 2000, in a Manchester hospital. He was a native of DeRidder and had lived in Manchester sice 1977. He was a graduate of DeRidder High School. He was a 24-year veteran of the Air Force and served in Vietnam; he retired as a senior master sergeant. He worked for Sander/Lockheed and retired in 1997. He was a member of Henry J. Sweeney American Legion Post 2 and of the Derryfield Country Club. Survivors include his wife, Pauline McCaig of Manchester; one son, David McCaig of Manchester; three daughter, Wanda Therrien and Cheryl McCaig, both of Manchester, and Barbara Minakin of Aubunr, N.H.; two sisters, Bessie Chelette of Groves, Texas, and Joy Lambert of DeRidder; two brothers, Jerry McCaig of DeQuincy and Jimmy McCaig of DeRidder; his mother, Goldie Davis Nichols of DeRidder; and eight grandchildren. Memeorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 360 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110, the family said. MCCLINTOCK, Edwina M. LCAP 11/5/2000 Leesville - Funeral services for Edwina M. McClintock, 77, will be at 1pm Monday, Nov.6, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. McClintock died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2000 in a Houston hospital. MCCOLLOUGH, Glennie LCAP 11/9/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Glennie McCollough, 87, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in the Oakdale hospital. MCCOLLOUGH, Glennie LCAP 11/10/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Glennie McCollough, 87, of Fullerton, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 10, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin. Mrs. McCollough died at 11:38 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital. MCDONALD, Mike LCAP 11/8/2000 PITKIN - Funeral services for Mike McDonald, 85, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 8, in Mount Moriah Baptist Church. The Revs. Dewayne Davis and Web Robinson will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today in the church. Mr. McDonald died at 8:26 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, 2000, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Pitkin, where he was a member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church. He was a farmer and a cattleman. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Nolen McDonald of Pitkin; three sons, Charles Wayne McDonald of Pitkin, John Chaney of Otis and Jerry Chaney of Longville; seven grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters. MCFATTER, William A. LCAP 11/20/2000 Beaumont, Texas - Funeral services the William Arnold McFadden, 89, will be at 10 AM Tuesday, Nov. 21, in Westgate Memorial Baptist Church. Dismissal will be at 2 PM in Bigwood Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Kelly-Watkins Funeral Home. Mr. McFatter died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000, in his residence. MCLAUGHLIN, Mary E. LCAP 11/10/2000 Memorial services for Mary Elizabeth Braswell McLaughlin, 82, of Houston, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, in First United Methodist Church. The body was cremated. Mrs. McLaughlin died at 8:16 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, 2000, in a Houston hospital. She was a native of Mansfield. She worked at Una's Beauty Shop from 1940 to 1969. Survivors include one daughter, Liz Marsh of Houston; one sister, Margaret Benoit of Lake Charles; and one brother, Edwin Bushnell of Lake Charles. MCLAUGHLIN, Mary B. LCAP 11/11/2000 Memorial services for Mary Braswell McLaughlin, 82, of Houston, will be at 2 pm Today, Nov. 11, in First United Methodist Church. The body was cremated. Mrs. McLaughlin died at 8:16pm Thursday, Nov. 2, 2000, in a Houston hospital. She was a native of Mansfield. She worked at Una' Beauty Shop from 1940 to 1969. She was an artist and a quilter. Survivors include one daughter, Liz Marsh of Houston; one sister, Margaret Benoit of lake Charles; and one brother Edwin Braswell of Lake Charles. MCRIGHT, Hugh LCAP 11/29/2000 FOREST HILL - Funeral services for Hugh McRight, 94, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 29, in Elwood Baptist Church. Burial will be in Butter Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. McRight died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, in a Lecompte care center. MEAUX, Rodney LCAP 11/13/2000 GUEYDAN -- Funeral arrangements for Rodney Meaux, 76, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Sunday at a local hospital. MEAUX, Rodney J. LCAP 11/14/2000 GUEYDAN - Funeral services for Rodney John Meaux, 76, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 14, from St. Peter Catholic Church. The Rev. Conrad Kimbrough will officiate. Burial will be in Hanks Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Monday night. Mr. Meaux died at 7:25 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. He was a native of Morse. He was a World War II veteran and was a retired Gueydan postmaster. Survivors include his wife, Eve Lea B. Broussard of Gueydan; one son, James M. Meaux of Lafayette; two brothers, Ivy T. Meaux and Edward P. Meaux, both of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. MESSER, Herles V. LCAP 11/24/2000 LAKE COVE - Funeral services for Herles Vernon Messer, 69, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 24, in Lake Cove Baptist Church. Burial will be in McCormick Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Messer died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, in the Ville Platte hospital. MILLER, Jay B. LCAP 11/16/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Jay B. Miller, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, in Reeves Bible Church. The Revs. Glenn Ducharme, Ricky Gallien and George Lee Glass will officiate. Burial will be in Dry Creek Cemetery in Dry Creek under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and 8-11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home,l and from noon in the church. Mr. Miller died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, in Dry Creek. He was a lifelong resident of Dry Creek. He was a graduate of Dry Creek High School. He attended Louisiana State University, majoring in forestry. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. His military training was in anti-aircraft. He was a retired farmer. He served as a Sunday school teacher, deacon and song leader for First Congregational Church in Dry Creek. He had served on the board of regents for Bible conferences and missions at Camp Pearl. He was a counselor at Camp Pearl. He was a charter board member of the Dry Creek Cemetery Association and a member of Reeves Bible Church. Donations may be made to Bible Conferences and Missions at Camp Pearl, P.O. Box 10, Reeves, LA 70658. MILLER, Jay B. LCAP 11/17/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Jay B. Miller, 83, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 17, in Reeves Bible Church. The Revs. Glenn Ducharme, Ricky Gallien and George Lee Glass will officiate. Burial will be in Dry Creek Cemetery in Dry Creek under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-11 a.m. today in the funeral home and from noon in the church. Mr. Miller died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, in Dry Creek. He was a lifelong resident of Dry Creek. He was a graduate of Dry Creek High School. He attended Louisiana State University, majoring in forestry. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. His military training was in anti-aircraft. He was a retired farmer. He served as a Sunday school teacher, deacon and song leader for First Congregational Church in Dry Creek. He had served on the board of regents for Bible conferences and missions at Camp Pearl. He was a counselor at Camp Pearl. He was a charter board member of the Dry Creek Cemetery Association and a member of Reeves Bible Church. Survivors include his wife, Corine Green Miller of Dry Creek; one son, Wade Miller of DeRidder; two daughters, Ann Golden of Willow Park, Texas, and Juanita Brumley of DeRidder; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. Memorials may be made to Bible Conferences and Missions at Camp Pearl, P.O. Box 10, Reeves, LA 70658, the family said. MILLER, Minnie LCAP 11/19/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Minnie Miller, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, in First Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Mrs. Miller died Friday, Nov. 17, 2000, in DeRidder care center. MILLER, Vina D. LCAP 11/22/2000 Funeral services for Vina Daigle "Bumpy" Miller, 83, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lucy Maier will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Miller died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Texas, she had lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School and Vincent Business College, and attended McNeese State University. She was a member of First Christian Church, where she was a member of Christian Women's Fellowship. She was a retired co-owner of F. Miller and Sons Inc. She was a member of Petticoat Squadron of the Lake Charles Power Squadron. Survivors include three sons, Frank C. Miller Jr., Tom Miller and Randy Miller, all of Lake Charles; one daughter, Carolyn Ann "Kay" Robison of Choteau, Mont.; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church or American Alzheimers Association, the family said. MILLER, Jay B. LCAP 11/15/2000 DeRidder - Funeral arrangements for Jay B. Miller, 83, of Dry Creek, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Thuesday in his residence. MILLER, Vina D., Mrs. LCAP 11/21/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Vina Daigle "Bumpy" Miller, 83, will be at 11am Wednesday, Nov.22, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lucy Maier will officate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9pm today and from 8am Wednesday/ Mrs. Miller died Sunday, Nov.19, 2000, in a local hospital. She was born in Texas and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School and Vincent Business College and she attended McNeese State Univeristy. She was retired from and was co-owner of F.Miller & Sons. She was a member of the Christian Women's Fellowship. She was a member of the Petticoat Squadron of the Lake Charles Power Squadron. Survivors include three sons, Frank C. Miller Jr., Tom Miller and Randy Miller, all of Lake Charles; one daughter, Carolyn Ann "Kay" Robison of Choteau, Mont.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorial may be made to First Christian Church or the American Alzheimer's Association, the family said. MINZE, Lonnie C. Jr. LCAP 11/17/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Lonnie Coleman Minze Jr., 75, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery in Anacoco. Mr. Minze died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000, in Alexandria. MITCHELL, Joyce LCAP 11/17/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Joyce Mitchell, 70, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. The Rev. Kari Ifland will officiate. Burial will be in Hinson Cemetery in the Knight Community. Visitation is 4:30-10 p.m. today. Mrs. Mitchell died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000, in a DeRidder care center. She was a lifelong resident of Merryville. Survivors include one brother, Bruce Whiddon of Merryville; and one sister, Faye Adams of Merryville. MITCHELL, Vergie L. LCAP 11/6/2000 ELIZABETH - Funeral services for Vergie L. Mitchell, 87, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hampton Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Mitchell died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000, in a Sulphur hospital. MONCEAUX, Linda N. LCAP 11/27/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Linda Nell Monceaux will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a Sulphur hospital. MONCEAUX, Linda N. LCAP 11/28/2000 Sulphur - Funeral services for Linda Nell Monceaux, 56, will be at 10 am today, Nov. 28, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Busby will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is from 8:30am. Mrs. Monceaux died Sunday, Nov.26, 2000, in the Sulphur hospital. She was a native of Lake Charles and had lived in Sulphur for 20 years. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Robert Monceaux of Sulphur; two sons, Grant Miller of Hackberry and Keith Miller of Sulphur; two daughters, Mrs. Wade (Missy) Istre and Mrs. Wes (Kristi) McDonald, both of Sulphur; one sister Wanda Murphy of Santa Fe, Texas; one half sister, Lisa Young of Lake Charles; her mother, Mrs. Jimmie (Stella) Barkate of Sulphur; five grandchildren; and three stepgrandchildren. MONLEZUN, Anna H. LCAP 11/29/2000 LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral services for Anna Gertrude Hensgens Monlezun, 78, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 7:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Monlezun died at 1:23 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Roberts Cove and had lived in Lake Arthur since 1940. As a child she attended the two-room Roberts Cove school and St. Joseph Catholic School in Rayne. She was a longtime member of the Ladies Altar Society. She was a charter member of Catholic Daughters of America Father Charles Kirk Court and served in many posts, including grand regent. She was the court's 1960 Mother of the Year and its 1991 Catholic Daughter of the Year. She was a six-year member of the Germanfest Singers and a 36-year member of the Lake Charles Messiah Chorus. She was a Pink Lady at Jennings American Legion Hospital. She was a volunteer worker at St. Maria Goretti Catholic School for many years. She was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church and was a Eucharistic minister, a member of the choir and a church volunteer. Survivors include five sons, Lee Joseph Monlezun Jr., Charles Joseph Monlezun and Malcolm Joseph Monlezun, all of Lake Charles, Robert Joseph Monlezun of Arnaudville and Dominique Joseph Monlezun of Lake Arthur; three daughters, Anna Bernadette Monlezun Ponton, Constance Victoria Monlezun Darbonne and Ione Marie Monlezun Broussard, all of Lake Charles; two sisters, Barbara Leona Hensgens Berken of Welsh and Clarice Johana Hensgens Gauthreaux of Thibodaux; 19 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, P.O. Drawer P, Lake Arthur, LA 70549; the Roberts Cove German Heritage Museum, 7166 Roberts Cove Road, Rayne, LA 70578; or the Lee J. and Gertrude Monlezun Endowed Scholarship, C/O McNeese Foundation, P.O. Box 91989, Lake Charles, LA 70609, the family said. MORENO, Fred M., Mrs. LCAP 11/14/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Fred M. (Elsie M. ''Pat'') Moreno, 74, will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ricky Treece will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Moreno died at 7:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, in a local hospital. She was born and raised in Kinder and had lived in Lake Charles for most of her life. She worked as a telephone operator during and after World War II. She was co-founder, officer and director of Moreno Air Conditioning Inc. of Sulphur. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband; five sons, Kenneth M. Moreno, Marc A. Moreno, Richard D. Moreno and Patrick K. Moreno, all of Lake Charles, Louis N. Moreno of Houston; two daughters, Evelyn Moreno Anderson of Carlyss and Mrs. Ken (Shirley) Fuselier of Magnolia, Texas; two brothers, Noah Savant and Clyde Savant, both of Lake Charles; three sisters, Ellen Blanchette of Lake Charles, Ethel Batchelor of Indian Village and Mrs. J.D. (Jeanette) LeJuene of Welsh; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. MOROW, Lincoln LCAP 11/6/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for Lincoln Morow, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Couch will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today. Mr. Morow died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Kinder, he lived most of his life in Welsh. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II and the Pacific Theater. He worked as a lineman for the telephone company for 27 years. Survivors include his wife, Bertie N. Morrow of Welsh; one brother, James C. Borrow of Sulphur; and two sisters, Blanche Alexander of Jasper, Texas, and Inez Bryan of Hathaway. MOSS, Joseph H., Mrs. LCAP 11/12/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph H. (Dolores Dugas) Moss, 67, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Interment will be in the church mausoleum under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 2:30-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Moss died at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of the Jennings-Roanoke area. She graduated from Spenser Business College in Lake Charles. She was a former employee of the Jennings Production Credit Association. She was secretary for the Jeff Davis Parish School Board Office and a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church and the prayer group. Survivors include her husband, Joseph H. Moss of Roanoke; one daughter, Mrs. David (Paula) Thompson of Abbeville; one brother, Arnold Lee Dugat of Crowley; and one grandchild. MOSS, Lawrence LCAP 11/1/2000 Funeral arrangements for Lawrence Moss, 90, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. MOSS, Lawrence II LCAP 11/2/2000 Funeral services for Lawrence Moss II, 90, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, in Woodbury United Church of Christ. The Rev. Elisha Tutson will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from noon Friday in the church. Mr. Moss died Monday, Oct. 30, 2000, in a local hospital. He was born in Mossville and lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was retired from Calcasieu Parish School Board. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Woodbury United Church of Christ, where he was the church organist for many years. Survivors include his wife, Ernestine V. Harris Moss of Lake Charles; one son, Lawrence Moss III of Flint, Mich.; three daughters, Shirleyan M. Berry of Flint, and Janice M. Wilson and Martha M. Ringo, both of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; great-grandchildren. MOSS, Joseph, Mrs. LCAP 11/11/2000 Jennings - Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Joseph (Deloris) Moss, 67, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died Friday in her residence. MOTON, M.L. LCAP 11/14/2000 Funeral arrangements for M.L. Moton, 80, of 2033 Mill St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 11:55 p.m. Sunday in a local hospital. MOTON, M.L. LCAP 11/17/2000 Funeral services for M.L. Moton, 80, of 2033 Mill St. will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Saturday. Mr. Moton died at 11:55 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a self-employed cement finisher. Survivors include one daughter, Betty M. Griffin. MUSSELWHITE, Irella LCAP 11/29/2000 PITKIN - Funeral services for Irella Musselwhite, 86, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 29, in Simmon's Mill Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Musselwhite died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital. NECESSARY, Hazel D. LCAP 11/23/2000 Jennings - Funeral services for Hazel Ruth Daughenbaugh Necessary will be at 11am Saturday, Nov. 25, from Our Lady of Help of Christians Catholic Church. Monsignor James M. Gaddy and the Rev. Oris A. Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in the Carlvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 2:30-8pm Friday, with a rosary at 5pm and from 8am Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. Necessary died at 6:36 pm Tuesday, Nov.21, 2000, in her residence. A lifelong resident of Jennings she was a graduate of Jennings High School. She received a bachelor's degree from the University of Southwest Louisiana and kindergarten certification from McNeese State University. She taught in public schools in both Jeff Davis and Acadia parishes and operated the private kindergarten Kiddie School for 23 years. She was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, the Ladies Altar Society, and taught in the church school for 19 years. Survivors include three daughters, Marilynn Necessary of Lake Charles, Mrs. Dickie (Jane) Boudreaux of Jennings and Mrs. Ron (Jean) Istre of Cleburne, Texas; and four grandchildren. NELSON, Adam Sr. LCAP 11/29/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral arrangements for Adam Nelson Sr., 76, of Singer, will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. He died Tuesday. NELSON, Adam Sr. LCAP 11/30/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Adam Nelson Sr., 76, of Singer, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, in Evergreen Baptist Church. Burial will be in Newlin Cemetery in Singer under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Mr. Nelson died Monday, Nov. 27, in a local care center. NELSON, Sylvia S. LCAP 11/16/2000 Funeral services for Sylvia Sarver Nelson, 94, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ed House will officiate. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Ebenezer Cemetery in Crowley. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Nelson died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, in a local care center. She was born in Crowley and had lived in Lake Charles since 1937 after moving from Beaumont, Texas. She was a life member of University United Methodist Women. She was a member of University United Methodist Church and a past member of home demonstration. Survivors include two sons, Curtis Nelson of Lake Charles and Ronald Keith Nelson of DeRidder; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to the United Methodist Church, the family said. NICHOLS, Stanton B. LCAP 11/10/2000 Funeral services for Stanton Bolen Nichols, 43, will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 10, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Richard will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. Mr. Nichols died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, in his residence. A native of Alexandria, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He graduated from Barbe High School and attended McNeese State University. He was vice president of Cameron State Bank. He was the past president of the Westlake Kiwanis Club, and past president and current vice president of Calcasieu Public Trust Authority. He attended Glad Tiding Assembly of God Church. Survivors include his wife, Sherrie Vernier Nichols of Lake Charles; one daughter, Natalie Gayle Nichols of Lake Charles; two brothers, Byron Nichols of Baton Rouge and Brent Nichols of Lake Charles; two sisters, Marcia Nichols Perrodin and Ann Nichols Norwood, both of Lake Charles; his father, McClendon Nichols of Lake Charles; and his mother, Sue Nichols of Lake Charles. NICHOLS, Stanton B. LCAP 11/9/2000 SERVICES, Funeral for Stanton Bolen Nichols, 43, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Richard will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Nichols died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, in his residence. A native of Alexandria, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He graduated from Barbe High School and attended McNeese State University. He was vice president of Cameron State Bank. He was the past president of the Westlake Kiwanis Club, and past president and current vice president of Calcasieu Public Trust Authority. He attended Glad Tiding Assembly of God Church. Survivors include his wife, Sherrie Vernier Nichols of Lake Charles; one daughter, Natalie Gayle Nichols of Lake Charles; two brothers, Byron Nichols of Baton Rouge and Brent Nichols of Lake Charles; two sisters, Marcia Nichols Perrodin and Ann Nichols Norwood, both of Lake Charles; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. McClendon (Sue) Nichols of Lake Charles. NICHOLS, Stanton B. LCAP 11/11/2000 Funeral services for Stanton Bolen Nichols, 43, were at 1pm Friday, Nov. 10, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Richard officiated. Burial was in highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Nichols died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, in his residence. A native of Alexandria he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He graduated from Barbe High School and attended McNeese State University. He was vice president of Cameron State Bank. He was the past president of the Westlake Kiwanis Club, and past president and current vice president of Calcasieu Public Trust Authority. He attended Glad Tiding Assembly of God Church. Survivors include hi wife Sherri Vernier Nichols of Lake Charles; one daughter, Natalie Gayle Nichols of Lake Charles; two brothers, Byron Nichols of Baton Rouge and Brent Nichols of Lake Charles; two sisters, Marcia Nichols Perrodin and Ann Nichols Norwood, both of Lake Charles; his father McClendon Nichols of Lake Charles; and his mother, Sue Nichols of Lake Charles. NUGENT, Clyde E., Mrs. Welsh - Funeral services for Mrs. Clyde E. (Maurice) Nugent, 78, will be at 10am Wednesday, Nov. 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. Breman W. Baker will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation is noon-10pm today and from 7am Wednesday. Mrs. Nugetn died Sunday, Nov.19, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Marthaville and moved from Many to Welsh 50 years ago. She was a retired nurse with the Jennings American Legion Hospital and was a former member of the Jeff Davis Parish tech school board. She was a past president of the Relief Society and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Breman (Pat) Baker of Lake Charles and Mrs. Jim (Jan) Freeland and Mrs. Brett (Debbie) Call, both of Welsh; one brother, J.L. "Red" Hays of Mansfield; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, the family said. O'DONNELL, Jerry L. LCAP 11/6/2000 SULPHUR - Graveside services for Jerry Lee "Yankee" O'Donnell, 47, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 6, in Farquhar Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. O'Donnell died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. O'DONNELL, Jerry L. LCAP 11/5/2000 Sulphur - Funeral arrangements for Herry Lee "Yankee" O'Donnell, 47, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Thursday in an Alexandria hospital. OLSON, Alice A. LCAP 11/16/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Alice A. Olson, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Mel Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Westlake. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Olson died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000, in her residence. Survivors include six sons, Billy Olson and Carl Olson, both of Sulphur, Dale Olson of Burkville, Texas, Lawrence Olson Jr. of Wells, Minn., Jeff Olson of Merryville and John Olson of Many; two stepdaughters, Yvonne Sobezak of Memomonee Falls, Wis., and Bonnie Lee Risch of Burnville, Min.; one brother, Max Fontenot of Lake Charles; two sisters, Lorene Jones and Geneva Parks, both of Lake Charles; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. ORTEGO, Yves LCAP 11/28/2000 Funeral services for Yves Ortego, 84, will be at 10 am today, Nov. 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery. Visitation is from 8am. A rosary was recited Monday evening. Mr. Ortego died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000. He was a native of Evangeline Parish. He was the retired owner-operator of ABC Plumbing. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Roger Ortego of Mobile, Ala., and Jim Ortego and Kenneth Ray Ortego, both of Lake Charles, one sister, Marie LeDoux of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, the family said. OWERS, Ena LCAP 11/13/2000 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Ena Owers of Hornbeck will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Sunday. OWERS, Ena Alison LCAP 11/14/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Ena Alison Owers, 84, of Hornbeck will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Hornbeck. She died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, in Leesville. PARRA, David LCAP 11/10/2000 Funeral services for David Parra, 23, of Iowa, La., will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Thursday in New Orleans. PARRA, David J. LCAP 11/12/2000 Funeral services for David Joseph Parra, 23, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Ducat will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Parra died at 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, in New Orleans. He was a graduate of Lacassine High School. He worked as a lineman for Utilitech Solutions of Alexandria. He was a member of the Non-Denominational Church. Survivors include three brothers, Gerald Thomas, Alex Parra and Jesse Thomas; two sisters, Kristina Parra and Monique Parra; his father and stepmother, Alexander and Rita Parra of Alta Loma, Calif.; his stepfather and mother, Phillip and Rhonda Koller of Iowa, La.; his maternal grandparents, Gerald and Jean Thorson of Bemidji, Minn.; and his paternal grandparents, Richard and Helen Bennett of Whittier, Calif. PARRA, David J. LCAP 11/11/2000 Funeral services for David Joseph Parra, 23, will be at 11 am Monday, Nov.13, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Ducat will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-10pm Sunday and from 8am Monday. Mr. Parra died Thursday, Nov.9, 2000, in New Orleans. He was a graduate of Lacassine High School. He worked as a lineman for Utilitech Solutions of Alexandria. He was a member of the Non-Denominational Church. Survivors include three brothers, Gerald Thomas, Alex parra and Jesse Thomas; two sisters, Kristina Parra and Monique Parra; his father and stepmother, Alexander and Rita Parra of Alto Loma, Calif.; his stepfather and mother, Phillip and Rhonda Loller of Iowa, La.; his maternal grandparents, gerald and Jean Thorson of Bemidji, Minn.; and his paternal grandparents, Richard and Helen Bennett of Whittier, Calif. PAUL, Margaret LCAP 11/15/2000 Oakdale - Funeral services for Margaret Paul, 93, will be at 2pm today, Nov. 15, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery. Mrs. Paul died at 3:15 am Tuesday, Nov.14, 2000, in a local care center. PICKLES, Helen S. LCA 11/26/2000 OAKDALE - Memorial services for Helen Stalsby Pickles, 67, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 26, in St. Matthew Baptist Church under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mrs. Pickles died Friday, Nov. 24, 2000, at her residence. PITRE, Marguerite A. LCAP 11/8/2000 GROVES, Texas - Graveside services for Marguerite Augusta Pitre, 83, will be at 11:30 a.m. today, Nov. 8, in Greenlawn Memorial Park. The Rev. Stephen McCrate will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Clayton-Thompson Funeral Home. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Pitre died Friday, Nov. 3, 2000, in Milton, Fla. A native of Lake Charles, she had lived in Groves for 41 years. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Milton. Survivors include two sons, Charles Pitre of Fort Wayne, Ind., and John Pitre Jr. of Hemphill, Texas; two daughters, Frances Willard of Milton and Pat Williams of Beaumont, Texas; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. PRADIA, Matthew Sr. LCAP 11/24/2000 Funeral services for Matthew "Ringo Kid" Pradia Sr., 69, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, in Saints Memorial Church of God in Christ. The Rev. Ivanhoe Terry will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Pradia died at 4:19 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Cameron, he had lived in Lake Charles for 43 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Genevia West Pradia of Lake Charles; two sons, Matthew Pradia Jr. of Austin, Texas, and John Pradia of Lake Charles; two daughters, Shayla G. Pradia and LaKisha Taylor, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Desira Pradia of Houston and Paul Pradia of Las Vegas; five sisters, Katherine January, Margaret Terrell and Theresa Deruso, all of Lake Charles, Josephine Rhymes of Clarksdale, Miss., and Cecelia Marks of Houston. PRADIA, Matthew Sr. LCAP 11/22/2000 Funeral arrangements for Matthew "Ringo Kid" Pradia Sr., 69, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. PRYOR, Betty LCAP 11/1/2000 Funeral arrangements for Betty Pryor, 65, of Mossville, will be announced by James Funeral Home. She died Tuesday. PRYOR, Betty LCAP 11/5/2000 Westlake - Funeral services for Betty Pryor, 65, will be at 7pm Monday, Nov.6, in Saint Matthew Baptist Church. The Rev. Ezekel Joubert will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10am Tuesday with burial in Morning Star Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6pm Monday in the church. Mrs. Pryor died Tuesday, Oct., 31, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Mossville/Westlake area. She was a member of Saint Matthew Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Donald Ray Pryor Sr. of Westlake and Danny Lynn Pryor of Sulphur; four daughters, Vernita Lee of Opelousas, Abby Marshall and Samantha Pryor, both of Sulphur and Stephanie Weldon of Lake Charles; four sisters, Lillie Mae Alexander and Lula Mae Freeman, both of Lake Charles, Bobby Jean Freeman of Sulphur and Delores Gradney of Fort Worth, Texas; 18 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. PUGH, Rev. W.G. LCAP 11/18/2000 DERIDDER - Graveside services for the Rev. W. Graham Pugh, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, in Beauregard Cemetery under direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. The Rev. Pugh died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, in Joplin, Mo. PULTZ, William A. LCAP 11/22/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for William Arthur Pultz, 45, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Thursday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Pultz died Monday, Nov. 20, 2000, near Edgerly. A native of Binghamton, N.Y., he had lived in the Iowa area for many years. He was of the Catholic faith. He was employed as a truck driver for many years. Survivors include his wife, Janet Trahan Pultz of Iowa; one son, Brandon Gary Pultz of Lake Charles; one daughter, Ashley Pultz of Iowa; three brothers, Harold Pultz Jr. of Binghamton and Richard Edward Pultz and Ronald Charles Pultz, both of Iowa; three sisters, Rosemarie Pultz, Melodi Lynne Kramer and Penny Sue Kramer, all of Iowa; his mother, Frances Pultz of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. QUEBODEAUX, Joan L. LCAP 11/13/2000 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Joan LeBlanc Quebodeaux, 61, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Monsignor James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday, with a rosary at 10 a.m. Mrs. Quebodeaux died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Hathaway and a resident of Thornwell. She was a human resource director for Moss Regional Hospital. She was a Catholic Daughter of America, a former lay minister and a lector at St. Francis of Assisi Church. Survivors include her husband, Emery Quebodeaux of Lake Arthur; one son, Emery "Bubba" Quebodeaux III of Thornwell; three daughters, Mrs. Matt (Cindy) Dyer of Oakdale, Mrs. Anthony (Stacie) Hayden of Carlyss and Mrs. John (Catrina) Porter of Sulphur; three brothers, Donald LeBlanc of Lafayette, Gerald LeBlanc of Lake Arthur and Harold LeBlanc of Elton; and three sisters, Mrs. Donald (Annette) McSpadden of Jennings, Mrs. Dan (Kathryn) Murphy of St. Louis and Vicki LeBlanc of Lafayette. RABALAIS, Verdie M. LCAP 11/15/2000 Cottonport - Funeral services for Verdie M. Rabalais, 96, will be at 1pm Thursday, Nov. 16, from St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Matt Wochet will officiat. Burial will be in the church mausoleum under the direction of Escude Funeral Home of Mansura. Visitation is 2-9pm today, with a wake at 5:30pm and from 9am Thursday. Mrs. Rabalias died at 4:15am Tuesday, Nov.14, 2000, in a Lake Charles care center. She worked as a retired seamstress with Wellans Department Store in Alexandria for more than 35 years before retiring. She was a member of the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church Altar Society in Alexandria. Survivors include two sons, Evans Rabalais and Joseph Rabalais, both of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. RAVEY, Agnes W. LCAP 11/30/2000 MERMENTAU - Funeral services for Agnes LeBlanc Wright Ravey, 89, will be at 3 p.m. today, Nov. 30, from St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Mrs. Ravey died at 1:55 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, in Rayne. RAYNES, Mary D. LCAP 11/18/2000 Funeral services for Mary D. Raynes, 67, were held Friday, Nov. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Johnson officiated. Burial was in Consolata Cemetery. Mrs. Raynes died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, in a local hospital. She was born in Oakdale. She moved from Lake Charles to Sulphur 12 years ago. She was a member of 12th Street Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Holland Shelby Raynes; one son, Richard Davidson Jr. of Lake Charles; three daughters, Kaylia Pettigrew of Channelview, Texas, Vicki Ashbacher of Lake Charles and Cheryl Bell of Moss Bluff; one brother, Charles McKaskle of Winnfield; two sisters, Dorothy Hood of Westlake and Melba McCoy of Many; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. RAYNES, Mary D. LCAP 11/16/2000 Funeral services for Mary D. Raynes, 67, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Raynes died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, in a local hospital. She was born in Oakdale and lived in Sulphur for 12 years after moving from Lake Charles. She was a member of 12th Street Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Richard Davidson Jr. of Lake Charles; three daughters, Kaylia Pettigrew of Channelview, Texas, Vicki Ashbacher of Lake Charles and Cheryl Bell of Moss Bluff; one brother, Charles McKaskle of Winnfield; two sisters, Dorothy Hood of Westlake and Melba McCoy of Many; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. RAYNES, Mary M. LCAP 11/15/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mary M. Raynes, 67, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. REDELL, Jack LCAP 11/18/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Jack Redell, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Redell died at 1:20 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. REED, Thelma L. LCAP 11/9/2000 Funeral services for Thelma Landry Reed, 83, will be at noon Friday, Nov. 10, in Johnson Funeral Home. Monsignor Ronald Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Reed died at 1:25 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, in her residence. She had lived in Lake Charles for the past 60 years. She worked for the Piccadilly Cafeteria for 10 years. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Irvin Landry of Grand Chenier and Carroll Landry of Lake Charles; one stepson, Wade Reed of Toledo Bend; one daughter, Elena Miller of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Carolyn Carroll of Little Rock, Ark.; one brother, Murl Trahan of Creole; one sister, Lola Domingue of Creole; nine grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 11 step-great-grandchildren. REEVES, Doris M. LCAP 11/11/2000 Sulphur - Funeral services for Doris Marie Reeves, 91, will be at 2pm Sunday, Nov.12, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Busby will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30am-9pm Saturday and from 8:30am Sunday. Mrs. Reeves died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, in her residence. She was a resident of Carlyss for nor than 50 years. She was a member for Trinity Baptist Church of Sulphur. Survivors include three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. RICHARD, Mathilda V., Mrs. LCAP 11/10/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Mathilda ''Mommie'' Victorian Richard, 73, of 517 North LeBato will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, from the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Mike Barras will officiate. Burial will be in the Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Fondel Memorial Park. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday, with a rosary at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Richard died at 6:39 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, 2000, in a Baton Rouge hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church where she served as a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include one daughter, Aurelia Marie Richard Augustus of Lake Charles; one son, Leonard Charles Richard of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Nancy Harmon Batiste of Winnie, Texas; one stepson, Wayne Harmon of Sugar Land, Texas; two sisters, Aurelia Victorian Aikman of Lake Charles and Isabella Victorian McManus of Sacremento, Calif,; one brother, Curley ''Fre'' Victorian of Alleyton, Texas; one stepsister, Mary Ellen Fondel Semien of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. RICHARD, Rose B. LCAP 11/18/2000 ORANGE, Texas - Funeral services for Rose Marie Blanchard Richard, 84, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, from St. Mary Catholic Church under direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Mrs. Richard died Friday, Nov. 17, 2000, in his residence. RICHARD, Matilda V., Mrs. LCAP 11/5/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Matilda Victorian Richard, 73, will be announced be Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 6:35 pm Friday in a Baton Rouge hospital. RICHARDSON, Albert LCAP 11/5/2000 Leesville - Graveside services for Albert "Bud" Richardson, 69, will be at 1pm today, Nov.5, in Richardson Family Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Richardson died Friday, Nov. 3, 2000. RICHMOND, Frank LCAP 11/25/2000 Funeral arrangements for Frank Richmond, 42, of 413 Ford St., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Friday. RIZZUTO, Christine A. LCAP 11/29/2000 GUEYDAN - Funeral services for Christine Ann Rizzuto, 44, will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 29, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be in Istre Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Rizzuto died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, in her residence. ROBERTS, Betty J. LCAP 11/30/2000 Funeral arrangemens for Betty Joyce Roberts will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Monday in a Cookeville, Tenn. hospital. ROBERTSON, Jacqueline LCAP 11/17/2000 Funeral arrangements for Jacqueline Robertson, 46, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Thursday in her residence. ROBERTSON, Jacquline LCAP 11/19/2000 Funeral services for Jacquline "Phyllis" Robertson, 46, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery in Ville Platte under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Mrs. Robertson died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, in her residence. A native of Ville Platte, she had lived in Lake Charles for 23 years. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, John Curtis Smith of Lake Charles; three brothers, Jimmy Robertson, Johnny Robertson and LeRoy Robertson, all of Ville Platte; four sisters, Nellie Via Jack of Ville Platte, Nellie Mae Carrier of Lake Charles and Gloria Haynes and Bobbie Robertson, both of Port Arthur, Texas; and her mother, Eugenia Robertson of Ville Platte. ROSS, Eugene LCAP 11/17/2000 Funeral arrangements for Eugene Ross, 92, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Thursday in a local hospital. ROSS, Eugene Sr. LCAP 11/24/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Eugene Ross Sr., 92, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Raymond Young will officiate. Burial will be in the Parkview Cemetery. Visitation is from noon Saturday. Mr. Ross died at 6:20 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Mansfield, he had lived in Jennings most of his life. Survivors include three daughters, Terri Matthews of Jennings, Debbie Ross of Crowley and Fannie Mae Youngblood of Mansfield; six sons, Michael Ross of San Francisco, Odell Ross, James Ross and Donald Ross, all of Houston, Donald Ross of Crowley, and Eugene Ross Jr. of Detroit; one sister, Edna Donodon of Starks; two brothers, Major Ross of Mansfield and Jimmy Ross of Houston; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. ROUGEAU, Carlton LCAP 11/3/2000 IOWA - Funeral services for Carlton Rougeau, 75, of 6385 Mark LeBleu Road will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, in the Zion Travelers Baptist Church. The Rev. Herman Weston will officiate. Burial will be in the Lacassine Cemetery in Lacassine under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Rougeau died at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Kinder, he had lived in Iowa, La. most of his life. He was a member of the Zion Travelers Baptist Church. He was a farmer for Johnny Dennison Farming Company for many years. Survivors include one son, Greg Semien of Lake Charles; two stepsons, August Semien and Malcolm Semien, both of Beaumont, Texas; one sister, Pearl Rougeau Hudson of Katy, Texas; three brothers, Raymond Rougeau of Ypsilanti, Mich., Melvin Rougeau of Lake Charles and Nathan Rougeau of Iowa, La.; and one granddaughter. ROUGEAU, Reuven N. LCAP 11/19/2000 Funeral services for Reuven N. Rougeau, 66, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m. Mr. Rougeau died at 11:42 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Mamou, he had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School, McNeese State University and Loyola University Law School. He was an attorney in Lake Charles for 30 years and was a member of the Louisiana Bar Association. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mayna B. Rougeau of Lake Charles; one daughter, Letha Rougeau Reed of Lake Charles; one brother, Deryl Rougeau of Lake Charles; one sister, Roxanne Rougeau of Lake Charles; his mother, Letha Rougeau of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, the family said. ROUSE, Floyce W. LCAP 11/13/2000 HEMPHILL, Texas -- Funeral services for Floyce White Rouse, 83, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, in Starr Funeral Home. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Tuesday in the Hemphill funeral home. Mrs. Rouse died at Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was born in Hemphill and lived in Orange, Texas, most of her life before moving to Lake Charles two years ago. She was a member of First Christian Church in Orange and was co-owner of AA Rouse Construction Co. She was a retired accountant, having worked for Orange County, Texas, and H. White Construction Co. Survivors include 24 nieces and nephews. RYAN, Kenneth J. LCAP 11/3/2000 Funeral services for Kenneth Joseph Ryan, 38, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, in Old Emmanuel Baptist Church. The Rev. Mack Guillory will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Ryan died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2000. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, graduating from Washington High School. He served in the U.S. Army and was employed by Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Survivors include one brother, David Predium of Lake Charles; four sisters, Irma Predium, Evelyn Predium, Jeanette Ryan and Jennifer Ryan, all of Lake Charles; and his mother, Orelia Ryan of Lake Charles. SANDERS, Juliette M. LCAP 11/30/2000 GOUDEAU - Funeral services for Juliette Marie Sanders, 46, will be at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in Antioch Baptist Church. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, in Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Sanders died at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, in a Bunkie hospital. SANDERS, Juliette LCAP 11/28/2000 Oakdale - Funeral arrangements for Juliette Sanders, 46, of Bunkie, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Monday in the Bunkie hospital. SAVOIE, Adam V. LCAP 11/24/2000 CREOLE - Funeral services for Adam V. "Jodie" Savoie, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. and a wake service at 7:30 p.m., and from 9 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Savoie died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Creole and lived most of his life in the Cameron-Creole area. He was a retired Mobil Oil worker. He was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Cameron. Survivors include his wife, Hilda Faulk Savoie of Cameron; four daughters, Gloria Kelley of Cameron and Thania Elliot, Janith Lockwood and Maureen Cruthirds, all of New Orleans; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. SAVOIE, Leon G. LCAP 11/28/2000 Creole - Funeral services for Leon Guidry Savoie, 66, will be at 2pm Wednesday, Nov. 29, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2"10p, today, with a rosary at 7pm, and from 8am Wednesday in the funeral home. Mr. Savoie died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000. He was a lifelong resident of Cameron, and was a member of the North Cameron Hunting Club. He wa a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Nunez Savoie pf Cameron; one son Shane Savoie of Cameron; one daughter, Kay Thibeaux of Cameron; two sisters, Audrey Daigle of Cameron and Vergie Verette of Moss Bluff; and five grandchildren. SAVOY, Wilbert J. LCAP 11/21/2000 Funeral services for Wilbert J. Savoy, 78, will be at 11 am Wednesday, Nov 22, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. Monsignor Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8pm today, with a rosary at 6pm, and 9-10:30am Wednesday in the funeral home. Mr. Savoy died at 10:10pm Sunday, Nov.19, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Eunice and had lived in Lake Charles since 1951. He was a chemical engineering graduate of Louisiana State University. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He retired from Cities Service, and he worked 10 years for Aware Engineering in Beaumont, Texas. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and was a church usher. Survivors include his wife, Billie Savoy of Lake Charles; one daughter, Kathy Veilon of Kay, Texas; three sons, Michael Savoy and Mark Savoy, both of Houston, and Glenn Savoy of Dallas; one sister, Mrs. Albert (Title) Langley of Eunice; one brother, Gerald Savoy of Eunice; and five grandchildren. Memorail donations may be made to the American Heart Association, the family said. SCHEXNAYDER, Diane L. LCAP 11/30/2000 FORT POLK - Memorial services for Diane Lee Schexnayder, 45, of Leesville, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in the Main Post Chapel at Fort Polk. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Schexnayder died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. SCOTT, Willie B. LCAP 11/22/2000 CARROLLTON, Texas - Willie Lee Broussard Scott, 85, a former resident of Choupique, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2000, in Carrollton, Texas. SEAL, Lydia M. LCAP 11/11/2000 Glenmora - Funeral services for Lydia M. Seal, 84, will be at 2:30pm today, Nov.11, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Old Glenmora Cemetery. Mrs. Seal died Tuesday, Nov.7, 2000, in Joshua, Texas. SEGURA, Johnny J. Sr. LCAP 11/13/2000 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Johnny J. Segura Sr., 71, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 13, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Lawrence Kohler will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. A rosary was said Sunday evening. Mr. Segura died at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Avery Island and had lived in the Lake Charles-Sulphur area for a number of years. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus 05022. He served as past president of the Youth Organization of Saint Henry Catholic Church and was leader of Boy Scout Troop 134 of Saint Henry Catholic Church. He was the recipient of the Saint George Award for leadership in Catholic scouting. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Landry Segura of Sulphur; two sons, Johnny Segura Jr. of Lake Charles and James Michael Segura of Sulphur; three daughters, Pat Nash of Monroe and Mary Ellen Landry and Theresa George, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Bernice Segura of New Iberia; one sister, Martha Lee Dorsey of Port Neches, Texas; his mother, Agusta Segura of Lake Charles; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. SEGURA, Johnny J. Sr. LCAP 11/12/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Johnny J. Segura Sr., 71, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Lawrence Kohler will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mr. Segura died at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Avery Island and had lived in the Lake Charles-Sulphur area for a number of years. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus No. 05022. He served was past president of the Youth Organization of Saint Henry Catholic Church, Boy Scout leader of Troop 134 or Saint Henry Catholic Church. He was the recipient of the Saint George Award for leadership in Catholic scouting. Survivors include two sons, Johnny Segura Jr. of Lake Charles and James Michael Segura of Sulphur; three daughters, Pat Nash of Monroe and Mary Ellen Landry and Theresa George of Lake Charles; one brother, Bernice Segura of New Iberia; one sister, Martha Lee Dorsey of Port Neches, Texas; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. SELF, Dorothy L. LCAP 11/2/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Dorothy Lea Self, 69, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 2, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Self died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2000, in a Shreveport hospital. SHARPE, James K. LCAP 11/1/2000 GLENMORA - Funeral services for James Keith Sharpe, 53, will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 1, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Sharpe died Monday, Oct. 30, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. SHELLEY, Thelma B. LCAP 11/2/2000 Funeral services for Thelma Bazinet Shelley, 91, will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Howard Holton will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is from noon. Mrs. Shelley died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000, in Kaplan. She was a native of Oberlin and had lived in Lake Charles since 1942. She graduated in 1927 as valedictorian of Oberlin High School. She was a former member of Calcasieu Tabernacle. She retired from Gulf National Bank and had worked at Mullers Department Store. Survivors include one son, Charles C. Shelley Jr. of Fort Worth, Texas; one daughter, Thelma S. Markham of Sturgeon Bay, Wis.; three grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. SHEWMAKE, Clara E. LCAP 11/30/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Clara E. Shewmake, 96, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Lonnie Guthurp will officiate. Burial will be in Highlands Memory Gardens Cemetery in Lake Charles. Visitation is from 6 p.m. today. Mrs. Shewmake died at 7:40 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, 3000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Marion, Ind., and had lived in Sulphur for the past eight years. She was a former resident of Amarillo, Texas, where she had resided for 45 years. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith. Survivors include one daughter, Pat Shewmake Boyd of Sulphur; two sisters, Ruby Meadows and Georgie Sears, both of Denton, Texas; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. SHUFF, Shirley F. LCAP 11/8/2000 MOSS BLUFF - Funeral services for Shirley Frank Shuff, 66, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, from St. Theodore Catholic Church. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., in the funeral home. Mrs. Shuff died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000, in her residence. A native of Clouthierville, she had lived in Lake Charles for most of her life. She was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Winnie L. Shuff of Lake Charles; four brothers, James F. Duraso Jr. of Sulphur and Perry Duraso, Tommy Duraso and James E. Duraso Sr., all of Edgerly; and two sisters, Janice Gonzales of New Iberia and Billie Ann Croker of Vinton. SIMON, Harvey M. LCA 11/26/2000 Funeral services for Harvey Michael Simon, 47, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Revs. Henry Mancuso and Whitney Harris will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Monday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Mr. Simon died Friday, Nov. 24, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he had lived in Arlington, Texas, for 20 years. He was employed with AAA Cooper Transportation. He was a member of Knights of Peter Claver in Fort Worth, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Shay Simon of Arlington; three sons, Michael Simon and Shannon Simon, both of Arlington, and Carlos Simon of Lake Charles; one daughter, Ericka Simon of Beaumont, Texas; two brothers, Kevin Simon and Keith Simon, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Deborah Guillory and Geralyn Collins, both of Lake Charles; his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Junius (Gustavia) Augustine of Lake Charles; and two stepsons. SIMON, Harvey M. LCAP 11/27/2000 Funeral services for Harvey Michael Simon, 47, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Revs. Henry Mancuso and Whitney Harris will officiate. Burial will be in the church 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. Mr. Simon died Friday, Nov. 24, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he had lived in Arlington, Texas, for 20 years. He was employed with AAA Cooper Transportation. He was a member of Knights of Peter Claver in Fort Worth, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Shay Simon of Arlington; three sons, Michael Simon and Shannon Simon, both of Arlington, and Carlos Goodly of Lake Charles; one daughter, Ericka Simon of Beaumont, Texas; two brothers, Kevin Simon and Keith Simon, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Deborah Guillory and Geralyn Collins, both of Lake Charles; his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Junius (Gustavia) Augustine of Lake Charles; two stepsons; and four grandchildren. SINES, William D. LCAP 11/14/2000 ROSEPINE - Graveside services for William Daniel ''Bill'' Sines, 51, of DeRidder will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, in Rosepine Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Sines died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. SMITH, Ballard LCAP 11/14/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Ballard Smith, 91, will be announced by Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Monday. SMITH, James B. LCAP 11/18/2000 Funeral services for James B. "Jimmy" Smith, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Flowers will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Smith died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, in a local care center. A native of Pineville, he had lived in Lake Charles for 60 years. He was a graduate of Bolton High School and Louisiana College. He was the owner of Smith Memorials. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, where he was in the choir and taught Sunday school. Survivors include two daughters, Brenda Bullock of Lake Charles and Jimmie Bee Bohannon of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one brother, Charles Smith of Arkadelphia, Ark.; one sister, Mrs. Clyde (Wilma) Hoyt of Chaneyville; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Trinity Baptist Church or Louisiana College, the family said. SMITH, James B. LCAP 11/19/2000 Funeral services for James B. "Jimmy" Smith, 85, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Flowers will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Smith died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, in a local care center. A native of Pineville, he had lived in Lake Charles for 60 years. He was a graduate of Bolton High School and Louisiana College. He was the owner of Smith Memorials. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, where he was in the choir and taught Sunday school. Survivors include two daughters, Brenda Bullock of Lake Charles and Jimmie Bee Bohannon of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one brother, Charles Smith of Arkadelphia, Ark.; one sister, Mrs. Clyde (Wilma) Hoyt of Chaneyville; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Trinity Baptist Church or Louisiana College, the family said. SMITH, James B. LCAP 11/17/2000 Funeral services for James B. "Jimmy" Smith, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Flowers will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Saturday and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Smith died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, in a local care center. A native of Pineville, he had lived in Lake Charles for 60 years. He was a graduate of Bolton High School and Louisiana College. He was the owner of Smith Memorials. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, where he was in the choir and taught Sunday school. Survivors include two daughters, Brenda Bullock of Lake Charles and Jimmie Bee Bohannon of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one brother, Charles Smith of Arkadelphia, Ark.; one sister, Mrs. Clyde (Wilma) Hoyt of Chaneyville; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Trinity Baptist Church or Louisiana College, the family said. SMITH, Alvin LCAP 11/23/2000 Hicks - Graveside services for Alvin Smith, 60, of Leesville, will be at 10am Friday, Nov. 24, in Ebenezer Cemetery. Arrangements are by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Smith died Tuesday. Nov. 21, 2000, in Leesville. SMITH, Ballard LCAP 11/15/2000 Sulphur - Funeral services for Ballard Smith, 91, will be at 11 an today, Nov. 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Richard Hoffpauir will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Mr. Smith died Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, in Sulphur. A native of Bernice he had lived in Sulphur for more than 50 years. He was a retired machinist with Cities Service Oil Co. He was a member of Sulphur Lodge 424 and was a 32nd degree KccH Scothish Rite Mason. He was the Chapter Dad of Sulphur Order of DeMolay and received the Honorary Legion of Homor forhis years of service. He was a member of Henning Memorial Methodist Church, where he was an usher and a member of the administrative board. Survivors include one son, Ballard L. Smith of Shreveport; one daughter, Mrs. Bob (Linda) Dupuis of Sulphur; three stepbrothers, Calvin Smith of Ruston and Harvey Smith and Woodrow Smith, both of Bernice; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Henning Memorial Methodist Church or the Masonic Learning Center for Dyslexia, P.O. Box 12357, Alexandria, La 71315, the family said. SNAPP, Claude A. Sr. LCAP 11/3/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Claude Anthony Snapp Sr., 48, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, in Pentecostal Gospel Lighthouse. Burial will be in Whitaker Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Mr. Snapp died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. SNAPP, Claude A. Sr. LCAP 11/2/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Claude A. Snapp Sr. will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a Lake Charles hospital. SONNIER, James L. Sr. LCAP 11/8/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for James L. "Frenchie" Sonnier Sr., 68, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, from St. Michael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Sonnier died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000, in his residence. SPAULDING, Enora LCAP 11/9/2000 Funeral arrangements for Enora Spaulding, 88, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. SPAULDING, Enora S. LCAP 11/10/2000 Funeral services for Enora Scardina Spaulding, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. John Giles will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary at 6 p.m. in the church, and 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Spaulding died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of White Castle and lived in Baton Rouge for 60 years. She had lived in Lake Charles for 10 years. Survivors include her husband, Joseph A. Spaulding of Lake Charles; two daughters, Janice Blanchard of Lake Charles and Nita Fogg of Palm Beach, Fla.; three sisters, Nelda Landry and Beverly Dearman, both of White Castle, and Doyca Champagne of Gretna; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. SPELL, Nora S. LCAP 11/10/2000 CROWLEY - Funeral services for Nora Sarver Spell, 81, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Nov. 10, in Northside Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Indian Bayou Methodist Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Spell died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, in her residence. SPELL, Nora S., Mrs. LCAP 11/12/2000 CROWLEY - Funeral services for Nora Sarver Spell, 81, were held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, in Northside Assembly of God Church. The Rev. Lloyd Singley officiated. Burial was in Indian Bayou Methodist Cemetery. Mrs. Spell died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, in her residence. Survivors include one son, Danny R. Sarver of Saucier, Miss.; two daughters, Bonnie Sarver Hoffpauir of Westlake and Brenda Sarver of Indian Bayou; one brother, Jessie Spell of Crowley; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. STAGG, James LCAP 11/30/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for James Stagg, 82, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Randall Chesson will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Friday. Mr. Stagg died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was born in Church Point. He was a 50-year member of Masonic Lodge No. 282 of Oakdale and a 54-year member of Local 106 Pipefitters and Steamfitters Local. Survivors include his wife, Jewell Stagg of Sulphur; two sons, James Stagg III of DeQuincy and Michael Stagg of Sulphur; two daughters, Charlotte Sue Beard of Houston and Catherine Stagg Abu Zied of Giza, Egypt; one brother, Darwin Stagg of Sacramento, Calif.; one sister, Edith Stagg of Eunice; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. STANLEY, Hobby LCAP 11/30/2000 STARKS - Funeral services for Hobby Stanley, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in Lunita Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Walter Morgan will officiate. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery under the direction of Snyder Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is from 4 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Stanley died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, in the Sulphur hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Starks. He was a retired truck driver for the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. He was Pentecostal. Survivors include his wife, Matilda Stanley of Starks; one son, Ervin Stanley of Starks; one daughter, Peggy McCullough of Merryville; one stepdaughter, Nancy Berwick of Beaumont, Texas; two sisters, Hattie Stanley of Starks and Johnnie Burno of Westlake; 31 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. STEPHENS, Leatrice T. LCAP 11/6/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Leatrice T. Stephens, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery in Anacoco. Mrs. Stephens died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000, in a Tyler, Texas care center. STEVENS, Thomas C. LCA 11/26/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Thomas Chester Stevens, 49, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Craft Cemetery. Mr. Stevens died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, in Irving, Texas. STEWART, Myrtle D. LCAP 11/10/2000 LONG LEAF - Funeral services for Myrtle Della Stewart, 87, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, in Liberty Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Stewart died Monday, Nov. 6, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital. STEWART, Myrtle D. LCAP 11/8/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Myrtle Della Stewart, 87, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Monday in the Oakdale hospital. STRAHAN, A.C. LCAP 11/4/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for A.C. Strahan, 79, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, in Emmanuel Baptist Church. The Revs. Ralph Self and Sam Martin will officiate. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-11 p.m. today in the church and from 9 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Strahan died Friday, Nov. 3, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Oberlin. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church for 25 years, serving as a Brotherhood leader and a choir member. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, with 22 years of service, including duty in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was a Little League coach and an umpire in New York and Oakdale. He was employed by the Allen Parish School Board for 17 years. Survivors include his wife, Gayle Bridenbaker Strahan of Oakdale; two daughters, Marie Swarthout of Oakdale and Lisa Dotson of Lewisville, Texas; four sons, Wayne Strahan of Moss Bluff, Jeff Strahan of Lake Charles, Greg Tupper of Lewisville and Mark Tupper of Lake Charles; one brother, Lemuel Strahan of Many; one sister, Gennive Simmons of Mittie; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. SUCHANEK, James II LCAP 11/16/2000 DeQuincy - Funeral arrangements for James Huey P. Long "Jim" Suchanek II, 10, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in DeQuincy. SUCHANEK, James II LCAP 11/17/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for James Huey P. Long ''Jim'' Suchanek II, 10, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Eddie Clement and Jerry Chaddick will officiate. Bufial will be in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home, and from noon Saturday in the church. He died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000, in DeQuincy. A lifelong resident of DeQuincy, he was a fifth-grade student of Hyatt High School. He was a member of First Baptist Church where he was active in various groups. Survivors include his parents, James and Kelly Winkler Suchanek, both of DeQuincy; two sisters, Tiffanie Suchanek of DeQuincy and Amanda Fafard of DeRidder; and his grandparents, James ''Jimmy'' and Rebecca ''Becky'' Suchanek of DeQuincy. SUCHANEK, James II and LCAP 11/18/2000 WINKLER, Nicholas W. LCAP 11/18/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for James Huey P. Long Suchanek II, 10, and Nicholas William Winkler, 17, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 18, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Eddie Clement and Jerry Chaddick and Sammy Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. in the funeral home and from noon in the church. They died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000, in DeQuincy. James Suchanek II was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy and a fifth-grade student at Hyatt High School in Fields. He was a member of First Baptist Church, where he was active in various groups. Nicholas Winkler was a native of Florida and had lived in DeQuincy for the past 10 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church where he was involved with the Youth Group. He was a 2000 graduate of the Carville Youth Challenge Program and was employed with Sam's Tire of DeQuincy. Survivors include their parents, Mr. and Mrs. James (Kelly Winkler) Suchanek of DeQuincy; two sisters, Tiffanie Suchanek of DeQuincy and Amanda Fafard of DeRidder; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James "Jimmy" (Rebecca "Becky") Suchanek of DeQuincy. TANNER, Bruce E., Mrs. LCAP 11/27/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Bruce E. (Denise Marie Comeaux) Tanner, 42, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Tanner died at 3:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a 1976 graduate of LaGrange High School. She was a member of the Catholic faith. Survivors include her husband, Bruce E. Tanner of Lake Charles; one brother, Thomas Comeaux of Libby, Mont.; two sisters, Barbara Ann Broussard of Forked Island and Charlene Langley of Iowa; and his mother, Mary Comeaux of Lake Charles. TANNER, Denise M. LCA 11/26/2000 Funeral arrangements for Denise Marie Tanner, 42, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. TEETER, Ervin D. LCAP 11/2/2000 MOSS BLUFF - Funeral services for Ervin D. "Red" Teeter, 45, will be at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today and from 2 p.m. Friday. Mr. Teeter died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2000, in Topsy. He was a native of Wichita Falls, Texas, and had lived in Lake Charles for 23 years. Survivors include his wife, LaDonna Teeter of Moss Bluff; one brother, Billy Dees of Hayes; one sister, Pamela K. Paul of Moss Bluff; and his mother, Patsy Dees of Moss Bluff. THOMPSON, Helen Ray LCAP 11/17/2000 ELIZABETH - Funeral services for Helen Ray Thompson, 60, will be at 3 p.m. today, Nov. 17, in Elizabeth Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hampton Memorial Gardners under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Thompson died at 8:44 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, in her residence. TOUCHET, Daniel L. LCAP 11/14/2000 LYONS POINT - Funeral services for Daniel Lee Touchet, 53, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 14, from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley. Mr. Touchet died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, in Lafayette. TOUPS, Leona C. LCAP 11/5/2000 Sulphur - Funeral services fro Leona Chargois Toups, 82, will be at 10am Monday, Nov.6, from Our Lady of Lasalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Decoteau will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4pm today, with a rosary at 7pm, in the funeral home. Mrs. Toups died at 9:55am Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000, in a Sulphur care center. A native of Choupique, she had lived most of her life in Sulphur. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Buddy (Judy) Johnson of Winnie, Texas; one brother, Lewis Chargois of Choupique; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. TRAHAN, Henry LCAP 11/14/2000 Funeral services for Henry Trahan, 66, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a wake service at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Trahan died at 5:45 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Lake Arthur. He was a graduate of Gueydan High School. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. He was a retired pipefitter with Local 106. Survivors include his wife, Betty Harris Trahan of Lake Charles; three sons, Patrick Aaron Trahan of Sulphur, Michael Gene Boyd of Lake Charles and Jerry A. Boyd of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Debbie Trahan Hooker of Orange, Texas; six brothers, Louis O. Trahan Jr. of Lake Arthur, Allen Wardell Trahan of Westlake, Richard "Dickie" Trahan and Murriel Trahan, both of Iota, Melvin Trahan of Houma, and Jerald Trahan of Port Sulphur; five sisters, Eloise Trahan Freyou of Mamou, Alice Trahan Sailor of Houston, Florence Trahan Manuel of Iota, Arlene Trahan Hill of Clinton, Miss., and Gwendolyn Trahan Oliver of Egan; and five grandchildren. TRAHAN, Lezime LCAP 11/19/2000 Funeral services for Lezime "Red" Trahan, 96, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. John Giles will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mr. Trahan died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000, in Lafayette. A native of Kaplan, he had lived in Lake Charles for 55 years. He was a retired longshoreman and a member of the Longshoreman's Association. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Elvis Trahan of Lake Charles; one daughter, Leola Patin of Lafayette; one sister, Livie Viljoin of Winnie, Texas; 19 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. TRAHAN, Rena D. LCAP 11/24/2000 BASILE - Funeral arrangements for Rena Duplechain Trahan, 87, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Thursday. TRAHAN, Rena D. LCAP 11/25/2000 BASILE - Funeral services for Rena Duplechain Trahan, 87, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 25, from St. Augustine Catholic Church. The Rev. Ken Domingue will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Friday night. Mrs. Trahan died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, John Clady Ardoin of Welsh and Paul Raphael Ardoin of Elton; one daughter, Mrs. Donald (Francis) Leger of Lawtell; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. VALSON, Cora E. LCAP 11/3/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Cora Estella "Aunt Stella" Valson, 96, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, in Starlight Baptist Church. The Rev. Daniel Stafford will officiate. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Valson died Monday, Oct. 30, 2000, in a DeRidder hospital. A native of Kipling, she had lived in the DeRidder area for most of her life. She was a member of Starlight Baptist Church. Survivors include one sister, Rebecca Arnett of Dallas; one granddaughter; and two great-grandchildren. VALSON, Cora E. LCAP 11/1/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Cora Estella Valson, 96, will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. She died Monday in a DeRidder hospital. VAUGHN, Edna G. LCAP 11/13/2000 Funeral arrangements for Edna Granger Vaughn, 94, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local care center. VAUGHN, Eric C. LCAP 11/16/2000 MOSS BLUFF - Funeral services for Eric Clinton Vaughn, 44, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, in First Apostolic Church. The Revs. Johnny Donahue and Johnny Hair will officiate. Burial will be in Creel Cemetery in Bel under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Vaughn died at 8:40 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of New Orleans and a graduate of Jamestown High School in Jamestown, N.Y. He moved to Lake Charles in 1975. He worked as a construction supervisor for McManus Construction Co. He was owner/operator of Moss Bluff Karate School. Survivors include his wife, Mendy Reeves Vaughn of Lake Charles; one son, Jeremy David Webb of Shreveport; two daughters, Amanda Alyse "Mandy" Webb of Moss Bluff and Miranda Faith Vaughn of Lake Charles. VAUGHN, Joseph, Mrs. LCAP 11/14/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph (Edna Granger) Vaughn, 94, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 2:30-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Vaughn died at 11:55 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, in a local care facility. A native of Iberia Parish, she had lived in DeRidder for 40 years where she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include three sons, Aubrey J. Vaughn of Zwolle, Garey L. Vaughn of Bedford, Texas and John Irving Vaughn of Shreveport; one daughter, Lorraine V. Woodhatch of Lake Charles; one sister, Lydia Castille of Breaux Bridge; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. VIGER, Charles J. Sr. LCAP 11/19/2000 Private graveside services for Charles Joseph Viger Jr., 82, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, in Consolata Cemetery. The Rev. Alan Trouille officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Viger died Friday, Nov. 17, 2000. A native of Pinconning, Mich., he had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving in World War II. He was the former owner/operator of V-J Vending Service for 30 years. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Charles "Bo" Viger III of Fort Collins, Colo.; two daughters, Nina Viger Sanders of Fort Myers, Fla., and Mary Viger Henely of Durango, Colo.; two brothers, Kenneth Viger of Baton Rouge and George Viger of South Bend, Ind.; and five grandchildren. VINCENT, Harry L. LCAP 11/1/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for Harry Lee Vincent, 59, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. A rosary was recited Tuesday evening. Mr. Vincent died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Jennings, he was a resident of Roanoke. He worked as a deck hand on offshore drilling rigs and he was a farmer. He was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include one son, Harold Lee Vincent of Jennings; one daughter, Constance M. Isaac of Ardmore, Okla.; four brothers, Vinton Vincent of Houma, Vernice Vincent of Egan, Thomas J. Vincent of Jennings and Ernest J. Vincent of Hayes; two sisters, Mrs. Chester (Jean) Fruge of Welsh and Judy Johnston of Welsh; and six grandchildren. VINCENT, Irene LCAP 11/3/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Irene Vincent, 94, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Andrew Martin will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Vincent died at 9:38 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Cameron, she lived in Hackberry most of her life. Survivors include one son, Burnell Vincent of Hackberry; five daughters, Doris Nunez of Cameron, Beatrice Poole of Lake Charles, Gladys Phipps of Bakersfield, Calif., Dorothy Guillory of Vinton and Betty Goddard of Deweyville, Texas; 19 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren. VINCENT, L.G. LCAP 11/16/2000 Funeral services for L. Glenn Vincent, 60, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lucy M. Maier will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Vincent died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong of Lake Charles and a graduate of Lake Charles High School and McNeese State University. He received a bachelor of science degree in agriculture business at MSU, where he was editor of the 1962 Log yearbook and a member of the Student Government Association. He was a member of the Calcasieu Cattlemen's Association, the Beauregard Cattlemen's Association and the American National Cattlemen's Association, where he served on several national committees. He was a lifetime member of the Louisiana Cattlemen's Association and served as a committee member and chairman of several committees. He served as vice president of the Louisiana Cattlemen's Association for the Southwest region and was recipient of the Spur Club Award for outstanding service to the Louisiana cattlemen and the beef industry. He was a rice, soybean and wheat farmer and cattle rancher for 20 years. He served as a board member of the American Rice Growers Co-op of Iowa. He served as president of the Calcasieu Parish Junior Sheriff's Posse, president of the Swinging Rebels Square Dance Club and was advisor to the South Beauregard Rodeo Club for eight years. He was a member of the South Beauregard PTA, McNeese Alumni Association, McNeese Agriculture Alumni Association and was a past member of the McNeese Cowboy Club. He served as a 4-H and Future Farmers of America adult leader and received a Honorary Chapter Farmer Degree. He served as a board member on the Vernon Community Action Council. He was employed with the State Department of Health and Hospitals as a training officer at the Leesville Developmental Center, where he was also in charge of the video conferencing and tel-med program. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, where he was an organist. He also attended First Christian Church of Lake Charles for 35 years. Survivors include his wife, Helen Daughenbaugh Vincent of Rosepine; one son, Douglas Daughenbaugh Vincent of Monroe; and one daughter, Jolynn Vincent James of Holmwood. WADE, Edwin, Mrs. LCAP 11/19/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Mrs. Edwin (Dora Prather) Wade, 96, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Wade died at 11:20 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. WALLACE, Theo P. LCAP 11/30/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Theo Preston "Pres" Wallace, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in DeQuincy United Methodist Church. The Rev. Carolyn Volentine and Brother Ray Hyatt will officiate. Burial will be in Rigmaiden Cemetery under the direction of Snyder Funeral Home. Visitation is 4:30-9 p.m. today and 9-11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home and from noon Friday in the church. Mr. Wallace died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, in the DeQuincy hospital. He was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. He retired as a conductor with Missouri Pacific Railroad after 43 years, and he was a member of the United Transportation Union. He was a member of DeQuincy United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Perkins Wallace of DeQuincy; one son, Wilton George Wallace of Lake Charles; two daughters, Judy Lamberth of DeQuincy and Nancy Cotten of Naples, Italy; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Methodist Children's Home, the family said. WARD, Inez LCAP 11/21/2000 DeRidder - Funeral services for Inez Martin Ward, 82, of Rosepine, will be at 2pm Wednesday, Nov. 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Mrs. Ward died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000, in DeRidder. WASHINGTON, Priscilla LCAP 11/14/2000 Funeral arrangements for Priscilla Washington, 53, of 910 North Blake St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 2:24 p.m. Monday in a local hospital. WASHINGTON, Priscilla Ann LCAP 11/17/2000 Funeral services for Priscilla Ann ''Peanut'' Washington, 53, of 910 North Blake St. will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. Cedric James LaFleur will officiate. Burial will be in the Old Emmanuel Cemetery at a later date. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Washington died at 2:24 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a 1965 graduate of W.O. Boston High School. She was employed by the Calcasieu Parish Social Services for a number of years. She was a member of the Old Emmanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Christalyn Washington-Carter of Lake Charles and Sheronda Caldwell of Baton Rouge; two sons, Cedrick James LaFleur of Houston and Horace LaFleur of Lake Charles; one sister, Ethel Mae Jones of Sacremento, Calif.; her mother, Effie Guidry Washington of Sacremento; and seven grandchildren. WEST, Oresther LCAP 11/2/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Oresther West, 90, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Mrs. West died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000, in a local hospital. WEST, Dillard LCAP 11/21/2000 Funeral services for Dillard West, 83, will be at 3pm Wednesday, Nov. 22, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the directionof Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10pm today, with a rosary at 7pm and 8am-2;45pm Wednesday in the funeral home. Mr. West died at 9:45am Monday, Nov.20, 2000, in a local care facility. A native of Pine Prairie, he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 46 years. He was an Army paratrooper in World War II, serving in North Africa, Italy and Germany. He worked as a teacher in the furniture department of Elton Trade School. He worked for Sears as a furniture repairman for 27 hears before retiring. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn West; two daughters, Mrs. Waylon (Gale) McGee and Mrs. Danny (Theresa) Duplechain, both of Lake Charles; one son, Huey West of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. WESTON, William L. LCAP 11/25/2000 ELTON - Funeral servies for William Lee (Boobie) Weston, 27, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27, in the Holiness Unto the Lord Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Joseph Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery in Oberlin under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Weston died at 6:18 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital as a result of a car-train accident near Oberlin. A native of Lafayette, he had lived in Elton most of his life. He was a graduate of Patterson High School. He was a member of the Holiness Unto the Lord Pentecostal Church. Survivors include two daughters, Lashonda Strahan and Tiesha Weton, both of Elton; three sisters, Elaine Weston of Eunice, Octavia Weston and Kimberly Weston, both of Berwick; four brothers, Juniour Weston of Berwick, Lawrence Weston of Jeanerette, Tony Weston of Patterson and Reggie Weston of Berwick; his mother, Mrs. Josephine Rideaux Weston of Berwick; and his father, Henry Weston Jr. of Berwick; his paternal grandfather, Henry Weston Sr. of Franklin; and his companion, Maria Strahan of Elton. WESTON, William Lee LCA 11/26/2000 ELTON - Funeral servies for William Lee (Boobie) Weston, 27, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27, in the Holiness Unto the Lord Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Joseph Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery in Oberlin under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Monday in the church. Mr. Weston died at 6:18 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital as a result of a car-train accident near Oberlin. A native of Lafayette, he had lived in Elton most of his life. He was a graduate of Patterson High School. He was a member of the Holiness Unto the Lord Pentecostal Church. Survivors include two daughters, Lashonda Strahan of Elton, Tiesha Weton of Elton; three sisters, Elaine Weston of Eunice, Octavia Weston of Berwick and Kimberly Weston of Berwick; four brothers, Juniour Weston of Berwick, Lawrence Weston of Jeanerette, Tony Weston of Patterson and Reggie Weston of Berwick; his mother, Mrs. Josephine Rideaux Weston of Berwick; and his father, Henry Weston Jr. of Berwick; his paternal grandfather, Henry Weston Sr. of Franklin; and his companion, Maria Strahan of Elton. WESTON, William LCAP 11/21/2000 Funeral arrangements for William "Boobie" Weston, 27, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 6:18pm Sunday in a local hospital as the result of a car-trainn accident. WILLIAMS, Mary A. LCAP 11/9/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Mary Alice Williams, 78, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Williams died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. WILLIAMS, Mary Alice LCAP 11/8/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Mary Alice Williams, 78, will be announced by Matthew and Son Funeral Home. She died at 4:55 p.m. Tuesday in the Jennings hospital. WILLIAMS, Sylvia R. LCAP 11/19/2000 Funeral services for Sylvia Reed Williams will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, in Unity Baptist Church. The Rev. A.V. Lartigue will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Williams died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, in a local care center. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Frank Howze and Harold Reed, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Margaret Williams of Westlake and Regina Burk of Lake Charles; three brothers, James Reed and Sanders Reed Jr., both of Lake Charles, and Garland Reed of Grand Chenier; three sisters, Lovenia Semien and Joyce Thibodeaux, both of Iowa, La., and Darlene Sanders of Lake Charles; and 13 grandchildren. WILLIAMS, Sylvia R. LCAP 11/17/2000 Funeral arrangements for Sylvia Reed Williams, 54, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a local care center. WILLIAMS, Troy C. LCAP 11/18/2000 PITKIN - Funeral services for Troy C. Williams, 71, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, in Hopewell Methodist Church. The Revs. Mark Theriot, Henry Bowden and L.E. Robertson will officiate. Burial will be in Black Jack Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. Sunday in the church. Mrs. Williams died Friday, Nov. 17, 2000, in her residence. She was a retired Allen Parish school teacher and taught for 25 years at Fairview School. Survivors include her husband, Reginald J. Williams of Pitkin; three sons, Ronnie Williams of Grant, Derryl Williams of Pitkin and Kevin Williams of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; one sister, Lucille Hance of Port Arthur, Texas; 16 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. WILLIAMS, Mary A. LCAP 11/15/2000 Leesville - Funeral services for Mary Ann Williams, 73, will be at 1pm Thursday, Nov. 16, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Williams died Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, in Alexandria. WINFREE, Geraldine A. LCAP 11/13/2000 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Geraldine A. Winfree, 64, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Winfree died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, in her residence. WINKLER, Nicholas W. LCAP 11/16/2000 DeQuincy - Funeral arrangements for Nicholas William "Nick" Winkler, 17, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in DeQuincy. WINKLER, Nicholas W. LCAP 11/17/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Nicholas William Winkler, 17, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Eddie Clement and Jerry Chaddick and Sammy Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home, and from noon Saturday in the church. He died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000, in DeQuincy. A native of Florida, he had lived in DeQuincy for the past 10 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church where he was involved with the Youth Group. He was a 2000 graduate of the Carville Youth Challenge Program and was employed with Sam's Tire of DeQuincy. Survivors include his parents, James and Kelly Winkler Suchanek, both of DeQuincy; two sisters, Tiffanie Suchanek of DeQuincy and Amanda Fafard of DeRidder; and his grandparents, James ''Jimmy'' and Rebecca ''Becky'' Suchanek of DeQuincy. WOODARD, Gloria Marie, Mrs. LCAP 11/21/2000 Westlake - Funeral services for Mrs. Gloria Marie Woodard, 58, will be at 2pm Wednesday, Nov. 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Rod Buller will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff. Visitation is 11am-10pm today and from 8am Wednesday. Mrs. Woodard died Monday, Nov.20, 2000, at her residence. She wsa a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include her husband, Emmett Woodard; four sons, Kirvee Jones Woodard of Vinton, Emmett Woodard Jr. of Kinder and Kirby Woodard and Russel Woodard, both of Westlake; two daughters, Freida Quibodeaux of Houston and Kim Hammond of LeBleu Settlement; one brother, Orlan Ryder of LeBleu Settlement; one sister, Florien Aguillard of lake Charles; 21 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. WOODARD, Gloria Marie, Mrs. LCAP 11/23/2000 Westlake - Funeral services for MRs. Gloria Marie Woodard, 58, were held Wednesday, Nov. 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Rod Buller officiated. Burial was in Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff. Mrs. Woodard died Monday, Nov. 20, 2000, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was Catholic. Survivors include her husband, Ennett Woodard; four sons, Kirvee Jones Woodard of Vinton, Emmett Woodard, Jr. of Kinder and Kirby Woodard and Russel Woodard, both of Westlake; one daughter, Kim Hammond of LeBleu Settlement; one brother, Orian Ryder of LeBleu Settlement; one sister, Florien Aguillard of Lake Charles; 21 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. YODER, Dorothy LCAP 11/24/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Dorothy Yoder, 75, will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. She died Thursday in her daughter's residence. YODER, Dorothy A. LCA 11/26/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Dorothy A. Yoder, 75, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Betty McGehee will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Yoder died at 9:25 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, in her daughter's residence. She was a native of Teaneck, N.J., and lived most of her life in Sulphur. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Survivors include three daughters, Sandy Aguillard, Betty McCall and Carla Morgan, all of Sulphur; one brother, Howard Kellgren of Lillian, Ala.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, the family said. YODER, Dorothy A. LCAP 11/27/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Dorothy A. Yoder, 75, will be at 3 p.m. today, Nov. 27, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Betty McGehee will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mrs. Yoder died at 9:25 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, in her daughter's residence. She was a native of Teaneck, N.J., and lived most of her life in Sulphur. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Survivors include three daughters, Sandy Aguillard, Betty McCall and Carla Morgan, all of Sulphur; one brother, Howard Kellgren of Lillian, Ala.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, the family said. YODER, Dorothy A. LCAP 11/25/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Dorothy A. Yoder, 75, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Betty McGehee will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today, 3-9 p.m. Sunday and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Yoder died at 9:25 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, in her daughter's residence. She was a native of Teaneck, N.J., and lived most of her life in Sulphur. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Survivors include three daughters, Sandy Aguillard, Betty McCall and Carla Morgan, all of Sulphur; one brother, Howard Kellgren of Lillian, Ala.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, the family said. YOUNG, Joseph A. LCAP 11/5/2000 Gatte Cove - Funeral services for Jospeh Alvin Young, 83, will be at 2pm Monday, Nov. 6, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Gatte Cove Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Mr. Young died Saturday, Nov.4, 2000 in the Jennings hospital. YVES, Ortego LCAP 11/27/2000 Funeral arrangements for Ortego Yves, 84, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in his residence.