NOVEMBER 1998 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 1998 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@iamerica.net ALEXANDER, Stacey LCAP 11/19/1998 WINTERSET, Iowa -- Funeral services for Stacey "Buffy" Alexander, 32, will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, in Collins Funeral Home. She was a 1984 graduate of Winterset High School and a 1985 graduate of the Iowa School of Barbering and Hairstyling. In 1986, she moved to the Denver, Colo., area. After a car accident in 1991, she moved to in Madrid, Iowa. Survivors include four brothers, Greg and Dan Alexander, both of Winterset, Jeff Alexander of LaCrosse, Wis. and David Alexander of Aurora, Colo.; two sisters, Julie Alexander Breda of Lake Charles and Jill Alexander of Kansas City, Mo.; her mother, Margie Alexander of Winterset; and her grandmother, Helene Alexander of Winterset. Memorials will be designated at a later time, the family said. ANDERSON, Kadie K.Mrs. LCAP 11/21/1998 Funeral arrangments for Mrs. Kadie K. Anderson, 87, of 303 South Cherry St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 9:20 p.m. Thursday in a local hospital. ANDERSON, Kadie L., Mrs. LCAP 11/26/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Kadie Lee Kempt Anderson, 87, 303 S. Cherry St., will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses. Rosco Young will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Friday at the church. Mrs. Anderson died at 9:20 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in a local hospital. A native of Natchitoches, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a longtime member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses. Survivors include six daughters, Rebecca Young and Rosetta DeCloutte, both of Lake Charles, Marie Dubois and Liz Trahan, both of Toledo, Ohio, Mary Palmer of Omaha, Neb., and Leila Williams of Houston; two sisters, Gertha Davidson of San Antonio and Mildred Kempt of Sacramento, Calif.; 18 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. ARNOLD, Robert E. LCAP 11/25/1998 SULPHUR -- Memorial services for Robert Eugene Arnold, 70, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27, in Sulphur Memorial Chapel. Mr. Arnold died Sunday, Nov. 21, 1988, in Lake Charles. A native of Chicago, he had lived most of his life in Florida and was a resident of Moss Bluff. He retired from Liquid Air Co. and was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was of the Lutheran faith. Survivors include two grandchildren. ARNOLD, Robert LCAP 11/22/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Robert Arnold, 70, will be announced by Hixson Memorial Funeral Home. He died Saturday in Lake Charles. ASHWORTH, Luke R.Jr. LCAP 11/11/1998 STARKS -- Funeral services for Luke Richard Ashworth Jr., 73, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in First Baptist Church of Starks. The Rev. Glen Wagnon will officiate. Burial will be in Gillis Cemetery in Starks under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3 p.m. today in the church and from 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Ashworth died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1998, in Lake Charles. He was a lifelong resident of Starks, a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of VFW Post 4759. He was a retired mechanic with J.J. Flanagan Stevadores. Survivors include his wife, Bessie Gillis Ashworth of Starks; three sons, Danny, Mike and Dexter Ashworth, all of Starks; and seven grandchildren. AUGUSTINE, Charles P. Jr. LCAP 11/13/1998 Funeral services for Charles P. "Chucky" Augustine Jr., 26, of Hayes, will be at 3 p.m. today, Nov. 13, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Augustine died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998, in Lake Charles. A native of Kinder, he had lived in Hayes for 20 years. He attended Bell City High School and was an environmental specialist for PFC Corporation. Survivors include one daughter, Layken Joyce Augustine of Iowa, La.; three sisters, Kimberly Cogswell of Lake Charles, Angela Foster of Boguechitto, Miss., and Tammy Courville of Hayes; two stepsisters, Veronica Guidry of Lake Charles and Natasha Seay of Sulphur; four stepbrothers, Rob Courville of Lake Charles, Stoney Courville of Moss Bluff, Scotty Spell of Sulphur, and Larry Spell of Lake Charles; his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Norman (Rosemarie Pultz) Courville of Hayes; his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Philip (Brenda) Augustine Sr. of Lake Charles; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold (Frances) Pultz of Iowa, La.; and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. McKinley Augustine of Fenton. AUGUSTINE, Charles P. Jr. LCAP 11/7/1998 Funeral services for Charles P. "Chucky" Augustine Jr., 26, of Hayes, were at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux officiated. Burial was in Lacassine Cemetery. Mr. Augustine died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998, in Lake Charles. A native of Kinder, he had lived in Hayes for 20 years. He attended Bell City High School. He was an environmental specialist for PFC Corporation. Survivors include one daughter, Layken Augustine of Iowa; three sisters, Kimberly Cogswell of Lake Charles, Angela Foster of Boguechitto, Miss. and Tammy Courville of Hayes; two step-brothers, Rob Courville of Lake Charles and Stoney Courville of Moss Bluff; his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Philip Augustine Sr. of Lake Charles; his mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Norman (Rosemarie Pultz) Courville of Hayes; paternal grandmother, Mrs. McKinley Augustine of Fenton; and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold (Frances) Pultz of Iowa. BAILEY, Barry LCAP 11/8/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Barry ''Rocky'' Bailey, 42, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a Lake Charles hospital. BAILEY,Willis F., Mrs. LCAP 11/18/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Willis Fisher Bailey, 86, of Westlake will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Phil Carpenter and Don Barrett will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thurday. Mrs. Bailey died at 11:10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she had lived most of her life in Lake Charles before moving to Westlake 27 years ago. She was a graduate of Lake Charles High School. She was a charter member and an active member of Lake Charles Bible Church. She helped to form and was a teacher in the Westlake Ladies Bible Study Group. She was an active member of the AARP and RSVP volunteers. Survivors include three sons, Eldon R. Bailey of Lake Charles, John E. Bailey of Moss Bluff and Stephen F. Bailey of Blue Ridge, Ga.; one daughter, Linda Kay Douglas of Westlake; one brother, Clarence F. Fisher of Moss Bluff; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. BAILEY, Willa M. LCAP 11/21/1998 SIMPSON -- Funeral services for Willa Mae Bailey will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, in the Church of God. Burial will be in the Welcome Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Bailey died Friday, Nov. 20, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. BAILEY, Barry R. LCAP 11/10/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Barry Richard "Rocky" Bailey, 42, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 10, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. The Rev. Mitchell Gotte will officiate. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Bailey died at 10:20 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Edmond, Okla. he had been a resident of Jennings for the past 23 years. He was a 1974 graduate of Alice High School in Alice, Texas. He was an offshore mechanic and plant operator for Mobil/Superior for 18 years. He was a member of the Jennings Golf and Country Club and Ducks Unlimited. A member of the Jennings Lions Club for 23 years, he served as fair booth chairman, president twice and past chairman of the Lions Club auction. He was a life member of the Louisiana Lions Crippled Children's Camp and Lion of the Year for 1993-94. Survivors include his wife, Kim Bailey; one daughter, Shannon Denise Bailey of Jennings; one stepson, Harley LeLeux of Jennings; one stepdaughter, Tasha LeLeux of Jennings; one brother, Bill Bailey of Alice; one sister, Teresa Bailey of Rosenberg, Texas; and his parents, Broadus "Bill" Bailey Jr. and Etta Jo Bailey, both of Rosenberg. Memorials may be made to the Jennings Lions Club, P.O. Box 1132, Jennings, LA, the family said. BALL, Calvin LCAP 11/11/1998 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Calvin Ball, 62, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Monday in Fort Polk. BASS, George S. LCAP 11/7/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for George Steven Bass, 45, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, in Hixson Funeral Home on Ruth Street. Burial will be in Royer Cemetery. Mr. Bass died Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998, in Sulphur. BATTLES, Larry , Mrs. LCAP 11/8/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Larry (Delta Teresa) Battles, 60, of Moss Bluff, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Vernon Chevalier will officiate. Private graveside services will follow. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Battles died at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Henderson, she was a graduate of Eunice High School. She had lived in the Lake Charles area for 38 years. She had owned and operated The Word Shoppe and Paper Supply since 1982. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Larry Battles of Moss Bluff; two sons, Chris and Marty Battles, both of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Kathy Battles Martin of Sulphur; one brother, Delton Courville of Camden, Ark. and four grandchildren. BEARD, Charles J. LCAP 11/21/1998 GULEYDAN -- Funeral services for Charles Joseph Beard, 75, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 21, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial with full military rites will be in Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Beard died at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 1998, in the Crowley hospital. BEARD, Judith M., Mrs. LCAP 11/1/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Judith M. Beard, 62, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Sunday; 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Beard died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998. A native of Oklahoma City, Okla., she was a resident of Sweetlake. She was a school teacher for the Calcasieu Parish School Board and was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Bruce Beard of Lake Charles and Jeff Beard of Sweetlake; two daughters, Paula Williams of Lake Charles and Sheila Tradewell of Sweetlake; one brother, T.G. Meredith of Houston; three sisters, Jean Marquez and Diane Smith, both of Lafayette, and Karen Sadler of Laurel, Miss.; her mother, Jean Meredith of Lafayette; and eight grandchildren. BEARD, Judith M., Mrs. LCAP 11/2/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Judith M. Beard, 62, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Sunday; 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Beard died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998. A native of Oklahoma City, Okla., she was a resident of Sweetlake. She was a school teacher for the Calcasieu Parish School Board and was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Bruce Beard of Lake Charles and Jeff Beard of Sweetlake; two daughters, Paula Williams of Lake Charles and Sheila Tradewell of Sweetlake; one brother, T.G. Meredith of Houston; three sisters, Jean Marquez and Diane Smith, both of Lafayette, and Karen Sadler of Laurel, Miss.; her mother, Jean Meredith of Lafayette; and eight grandchildren. BEARD, Charles J. LCAP 11/20/1998 GUEYDAN -- Funeral arrangements for Charles J. Beard, 75, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Gueydan. He died at 3:40 p.m. Thursday in the Crowley hospital. BELLINGER, Frederick G. LCAP 11/12/1998 FAIRHOPE, Ala. -- Frederick George Bellinger, 80, former resident of Lake Charles, died Friday, Oct. 30, 1998, in Fairhope. His body was donated to medical research and no services were held. He was a graduate of Purdue University. He was past commander of the Lake Charles Power Squadron. He retired from Himont (now Montell) in 1984. Survivors include his wife, Rosemary Bellinger; one son, Brian Bellinger of Dothan, Ala.; and one daughter, Kate Bellinger of Austin, Texas. BENNETT, Donald W.LCAP 11/22/1998 Funeral services for Donald W. Bennett, 56, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 1-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8-9:30 a.m. Monday. Mr. Bennett died at 8:13 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Tallulah, he had lived in lake Charles for 30 years. He attended Northwestern Louisiana University, where he played football and pole vaulted. A marathon runner, he ran in the Boston, Houston, and Dallas White Rock marathons and was a member of the Lake Area Runners Club. He worked for Olin Corporation for 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Antonia Cormier Bennett; three daughters, Stephanie Barrett, Scarlett Hebert and Shalon Bennett, all of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. BENOIT, Eustage V.Mrs. LCAP 11/19/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Eustage Vincent Benoit, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, from Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will be in Hanks Cemetery. Mrs. Benoit died at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. BEROID, Ethel LCAP 11/14/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Ethel Beroid, 82, will be announced by H.G. Raphael and Son Funeral Home. She died at 11 p.m. Thursday in her residence. BEROID, Ethel LCAP 11/15/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Ethel Beroid, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in H.G. Raphael and Son Funeral Home. Elder Keith Gallow will officiate. Burial will be in Mermentau Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today. Mrs. Beroid died at 11 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 1998, in her residence. A native of Mermentau, she lived in Jennings for three years. She retired as cafeteria worker at Jennings Elementary School. Survivors include six sons, Claude Beroid, Kenneth Beroid and Micheal Beroid, all of Jennings; three daughters, Loretta Beroid of Mermentau, Jeanetta Breaux of Jennings and Edna Lawhorn of Chicago, Ill.; four brothers, Joseph Andrus, Joshua Andrus and Clifford Andrus, all of Crowley, and Bertrand Andrus of San Antonio, Texas; 25 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. BEST infant LCAP 11/6/1998 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Dayrian Alexander Best will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in Warrior Chapel at Fort Polk. Burial will be in Stephens Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Monday, Nov. 2, 1998, in Fort Polk. BEST, Dayrian A. LCAP 11/4/1998 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Dayrian Alexander Best of Fort Polk will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Monday in the Fort Polk hospital. BEVERLY, Verna Mae LCAP 11/24/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Verna Mae Beverly, 78, will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 24, at Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Doyle Cooper and Wayland Durham will officiate. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery. Mrs. Beverly died at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. Visitation begins at 8 a.m. Born in Oakdale, she lived in DeRidder the rest of her life. She was a member of First Baptist Church of DeRidder. She retired as a South Central Bell telephone operator in 1975 after 23 years of service. Survivors are two sons, Pat Darden of Westlake and Roger Darden Jr. of Lake Charles; one daughter, Jimmie Henry of Oakdale; three brothers, Clive, Cecil and Lloyd Rougeou, all of Oakdale; one sister, Dorothy Garris of DeRidder; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. BEVERLY, Verna R. LCAP 11/23/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Verna R. Beverly, 78, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 3:30 p.m Sunday in a Lake Charles Hospital. BILLODEAUX, Irene LCAP 11/14/1998 KINDER -- Funeral services for Irene Billodeaux, 62, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Monsignor James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in Kinder Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Billodeaux died Friday, Nov. 13, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Welsh, she was a longtime resident of Kinder. Survivors include four sons, Mark Billodeaux of New Iberia, Brian Billodeaux of Baton Rouge, Clarence Billodeaux of Fort Benning, Ga., and Dwaine Billodeaux of Kinder; three brothers, Jay Duplantis and Albert Duplantis, both of Lake Charles, and Henry Duplantis of Sweetlake; two sisters, Juanita Kersey of Kinder and Juanetta Neal of Pitkin; and seven grandchildren. BISHOP, James L. LCAP 11/18/1998 CREOLE -- Funeral services for James Larry Bishop, 62, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in Ebenezer Baptist Church. Burial will be in Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Bishop died Monday, Nov. 16, 1998, in a Beaumont, Texas, hospital. BLESSING,Gerrie T., Mrs. LCAP 11/25/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Gerrie T. Blessing, 75, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Monday. BLESSING, Gerrie T. , Mrs. LCAP 11/26/1998 Memorial services for Mrs. Gerrie T. Blessing will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. The Rev. Howard Blessing will officiate. The body will be cremated and buried in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. Blessing died at 8:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Dorchester, Mass., and a resident of Lake Charles for over 50 years, she was a medical secretary for Dr. John Stubblefield for 21 years. She was a volunteer for the Calcasieu Women's Shelter and the Children's Museum. Survivors include her husband, Howard J. Blessing Jr. of Lake Charles; one son, the Rev. Howard Blessing of Lafayette; six daughters, Donna Blessing of Lafayette, Eileen Griffin of New York, Carol Blessing-Feussner of Vienna, Va., and Linda Blessing, Susan Blessing and Vicki Lowin, all of Lake Charles; two sisters, Aimee Kloor of Boulder, Colo., and Alma Farber of Lake Charles; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Women's Shelter or the Children's Museum, the family said. BOBIAK, Azalee LCAP 11/24/1998 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Azalee Bobiak, 103, of Leesville will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. She died Monday. BOBIAK, Azalee B. LCAP 11/25/1998 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Azalee Bailey Brister Bobiak, 103, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 25, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Liberty Creek Cemetery in Leesville. Mrs. Bobiak died Monday, Nov. 23, 1998, in Leesville. BODDEN, Calvin P. LCAP 11/12/1998 HOUMA -- Funeral services for Calvin Paul Bodden, 56, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 12, in Chauvin Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday . Mr. Bodden died at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1998. A native of Port Arthur, Texas, and a resident of Houma, he was a health-care administrator for Greene County Rural Health in Leaksville, Miss. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Hebert Bodden of Houma; one daughter, Jennifer Chauvin of Houma; and one sister, Diana Benoit of Lake Charles. Memorials may be made to the donor's favorite charity, the family said. BODOIN, Yolande C., Mrs. LCAP 11/1/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Yolande C. Bodoin, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today with a 6 p.m. scripture service and from 8-9:30 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Bodoin died at 11:50 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998, in a local care center. A native of Vermillion Parish, she lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a long-time member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and was a member of the Ladies Altar Society since 1948. Survivors include one stepson, Eugene Bodoin; one stepdaughter, Alberta Brodrick, both of Port Arthur, Texas; three sisters, Yola Moletor of Westlake, Nola Roy of Milton and Rene Mallette of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. BONSALL, Shelton J. LCAP 11/7/1998 VINTON -- Funeral services for Shelton John Bonsall, 90, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 17, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles Soileau will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Sulphur under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. A rosary was said Monday evening. Mr. Bonsall died Saturday, Nov. 14, 1998, in Sulphur. A native of Cameron Parish, he lived in Vinton most of his life. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was a retired farmer and fur trapper. Survivors include three daughters, Audrey Smart of Liberty and Hilda Plummer and Annie Lewis, both of Vinton; one brother, Woodrow Bonsall of Vinton; two sisters, Mabel Griffith of Nederland, Texas, and Estelle Patin of Vinton; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. BONSALL, Shelton J. LCAP 11/16/1998 VINTON -- Funeral services for Shelton John Bonsall, 90, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles Soileau will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Sulphur under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2 - 10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Bonsall died Saturday, Nov. 14, 1998, in Sulphur. A native of Cameron Parish, he lived in Vinton most of his life. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was a retired farmer and fur trapper. Survivors include three daughters, Audrey Smart of Liberty and Hilda Plummer and Annie Lewis, both of Vinton; one brother, Woodard Bonsall of Vinton; two sisters, Mabel Griffith of Nederland, Texas, and Estelle Patin of Vinton; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. BOOKER, Lucy LCAP 11/28/1998 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Lucy Booker, 95, of Lafayette will be at noon Saturday, Nov. 28, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Burial will be in Pine Island Cemetery in Simpson. Mrs. Booker died Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998, in a Lafayette hospital. BOOTY, Joyce B. LCAP 11/19/1998 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Joyce Beasley Booty, 79, of Kisatchie, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Booty Cemetery in Kisatchie. She died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1998, in Leesville. BOULLION, CharlesLCAP 11/22/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Charles "Moose" Boullion, 44, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, in Hixson Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Egidio Vecchio will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. with a 7 p.m. rosary today, Dec. 22, and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. A lifelong resident of Sulphur, he was employed by Crowley American Transport Company for 17 years. He was a member of Sons of the American Legion Post 179 and Teamster Local 969. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mona Boullion; and one daughter, Sedonary Boullion. BOULLION, Charles R. LCAP 11/21/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Charles R. Boullion, 44, will be announced by Hixson Memorial Funeral Home. He died Friday in Sulphur. BOURQUE, Verna, Mrs. LCAP 11/1/1998 EUNICE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Verna Myers Bourque, 80, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, from St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Gardens under direction of Quirk and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Bourque died Thursday, Oct. 29, 1998, in a Eunice care center. A native of Lake Charles, she was a resident of Eunice. Mrs. Brown was a homemaker and was a nurse for 15 years while living in San Antonio, Texas. After retirement, she volunteered as a Pink Lady at Moosa Memorial Hospital in Eunice for 10 years. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Edwin L. Bourque II of San Antonio; one daughter, Mrs. Glenda Bourque McFarlain of Eunice; six brothers, Thomas L. Myers, George W. Myers and Lewis Myers, all of Lake Charles, Leonard Myers of Westlake, Earl Myers of Arkansas, and Donald Myers of New Orleans; three sisters, Anna Gribble, Janet Graham and Peggy Myers, all of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. BOZEMAN, Lora A. LCAP 11/10/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Lora A. Bozeman, 85, will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 10, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Old Cypress Cemetery. She died Monday, Nov. 9, 1998, in a DeRidder care facility. BROUSSARD, Joseph 11/2/1998 Funeral for Joseph Broussard, 58, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Saturday in a local hospital. BROUSSARD, Joseph LCAP 11/1/1998 Funeral services for Joseph Broussard, 58, will be announced by King's Funeral home. He died Saturday in a local hospital. BROUSSARD, Stephen, Mrs. LCAP 11/12/1998 LAKE ARTHUR -- Memorial services for Mrs. Stephen (Mayola Richard) Broussard will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 1998, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Broussard died Friday, Nov. 6, 1998, in Jacksonville, Fla. BROUSSARD, Howard LCAP 11/25/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Howard Broussard, 71, will be at 3 p.m. today, Nov. 25, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Monsignor Vincent A. Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Broussard died at 9:40 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 1998, in his residence. A native of Lake Arthur, he lived in Jennings for 57 years. He was a graduate of Jennings High School, a Merchant Marines veteran of World War II and a retired operator for Cardinal Wireline Service. He was a member of VFW Post 3686, Woodman of the World and Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Landry Broussard of Jennings; two daughters, Paula Lejeune of Jennings and Patricia Hanson of Lake Charles; three sons, Anthony Wayne Broussard of Fort Polk, Robert Craig Broussard of Jennings and Gerald Kirk Broussard of Lafayette; three brothers, Wilfred Broussard of Jennings, Gabe Broussard of Bossier City and Albert Broussard of Sulphur; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. BROUSSARD, Joseph J. LCAP 11/6/1998 Funeral services for Joseph J. ''Bruce'' Broussard, 58, will be at 7 p.m. today, Nov. 6, in Greater St. Mary Baptist Church. The Rev. Samuel Tolbert Jr. will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday with burial in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today at the church. Mr. Broussard died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Jefferson Island, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a member of the Greater St. Mary Baptist church where he served on the Patrol for Jesus Mission Team. He was a building designer and designed several churches in the area. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Thelma Thomas Broussard; one daughter, Mrs. Janie Broussard Keller of Lake Charles; three sons, Jerry Lee and Jackie Ray Broussard and Corey Thomas, all of Houston; two sisters, Helen Robinson and Linda Trahan, both of Lake Charles; one stepbrother, Rawlins Trahan of Lake Charles; his father, John Broussard of New Iberia; and eight grandchildren. BROWN, Verda B. LCAP 11/20/1998 HOPEWELL COMMUNITY -- Funeral services for Verda Bernice Brown, 73, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in Hopewell Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Brown died at 8:51 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. BROWN, Lilly M. LCAP 11/1/1998 KINDER -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lilly M. Brown, 82, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in LeBlue Cemetery of Fenton. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. vigil service and from 9 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Brown died Friday, Oct. 30, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. A lifelong resident of Kinder, she was a resident of Lake Charles for 19 years. Mrs. Brown was a member of the Boulevard Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Olin K. Brown Jr. of Anchorage, Alaska; one daughter, Mrs. Beverly Ann Brown Courville of Lake Charles; one brother, Stuart Langley of Fenton; one half-brother, Carl Langley of Jennings; three sisters, Viney Keys, Ethel Manuel, both of Kinder, and Martha Moore of Lafayette; one half-sister, Rena Langley of Abbeville; one stepsister, Ella Mae Aquier of Rayne; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. BRUNSON, James LCAP 11/7/1998 Funeral arrangements for James Brunson, 73, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. BRUNSON, James H. LCAP 11/18/1998 Funeral services for James H. Brunson, 73, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 18, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Steve James and Dan Flowers will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mr. Brunson died Monday, Nov. 16, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Stephenville, Texas, he had lived in Lake Charles since 1951. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, having served in the Pacific Theater. He was a graduate of McNeese State University. He retired as an accountant and office manager from Condea VCM Plant in Westlake. He was an active member of Trinity Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and an usher. Survivors include his wife, Gertrude Boggs Brunson of Lake Charles; two brothers, Norbrey L. Brunson of Kingwood, Texas, and Homer D. Brunson of Channelview, Texas; and one sister, Rudelle Moreau of Channelview. BUCKLEY-CARTER, Margie M. LCAP 11/9/1998 Funeral arrangements for Margie Mae Buckley-Carter, 39, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. BUCKLEY-CARTER, Margie , Mrs. LCAP 11/13/1998 IOWA -- Memorial services for Mrs. Margie Mae Buckley-Carter, 39, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in New Faith Baptist Church. Arrangements are by King's Funeral Home. The Rev. Lawrence Miller will officiate. Mrs. Buckley-Carter died at 3:25 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 1998, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Iowa, a graduate of Iowa High School, a homemaker and a home health worker in LeBleu Settlement. Survivors include one daughter, Florence LeDor Carter of Iowa; two sons, Joshua Paul Buckley and Andrew James Citizen II, both of Iowa; three sisters, Mary LeDee of Houston and Patricia Carter and Ethel Jean Kidd, both of Lake Charles; three brothers, Paul David Carter, Jasper Carter Jr. and James Wesley Carter, all of Lake Charles; and her parents, Paul and Florence Buckley of Iowa. BULLER, Vivian C. LCAP 11/7/1998 Funeral services for Vivian Marie Carr Buller, 78, will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Jennings. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Buller died at 11:55 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 1998, in her residence. A native of Welsh, she was a former resident of Jennings. She graduated from Welsh High School. She had lived in Lake Charles for the past 35 years. She worked for the Lake Charles Credit Bureau, in the office of Contraband Days and Walter O. Moss Regional Hospital before retiring from the Calcasieu Parish Health Unit in 1985. She was past president of the VFW Auxiliary in Jennings and a past president of the American Legion Auxiliary in Sulphur. She was a volunteer for Sisters of Charity/St. Patrick Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Mickey Buller of Kountze, Texas; three daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Sharon) Doise of Elton, Mrs. James (Mona) Szymanski of Carlyss and Mrs. Tom (Sandie) Reeves of Westlake; one brother, C.C. "Bill" Carr of Carlyss; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. BULT, George Jr. LCAP 11/14/1998 Funeral services for George "Fred" Bult Jr., 73, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Kennis Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Bult died at 3:10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 1998, in a local hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a heavy-equipment operator from Operators Local 406 and had worked for Home Gas and Fuel Co. for many years. Survivors include his wife, Annie Veda Bult of Lake Charles; one daughter, Barbara Burge of Lake Charles; one son, Larry G. Bult of Lake Charles; two brothers, James Bult and Joseph Bult, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Amelia Sensat of Sulphur and Jane Bradley of Eunice; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. BURGESS, Ray E. LCAP 11/11/1998 SHREVEPORT -- A graveside memorial service for Ray E. Burgess, 96, was Tuesday, Nov. 10 in Forest Park Cemetery in Shreveport. Mr. Burgess died Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998, in Venice, Fla. A native of Joplin, Mo., he moved to Lake Charles in 1944. He was a civil engineer for Cities Service Oil Co. until his retirement in 1967. From 1967 to 1994, he owned and managed Burgess Engineering Inc. and Burgess Realty. In 1994, he moved to Venice, Fla., where he continued his work until his death. Survivors include one daughter, Margaret B. Smitherman of Shreveport; one brother, Roy A. Burgess of Venice, Fla.; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. BURNETT, Clint 11/2/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Clint Burnett, 71, of Longville will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Stan Sizemore, Mid Burnett and Arthur Rockett will officiate. Burial will be in Dry Creek Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Burnett died at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Bel, he lived in Longville for most of his life. He was a contractor for the Beauregard Parish Waterworks and was a police juror for 26 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Rachel Burnett of Longville; five daughters, Wanda Cooley of Singer, Marie DeMary, Judy Burnett and Irene Gross, all of Longville, and Laura Hall of Nikiski, Alaska; three brothers, Auther Burnett of Alexandria, Harold Burnett of Moss Bluff and Mid Burnett of DeQuincy; one sister, Mamie Gimnick of DeRidder; 16 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. BUSH, Derek Wayne LCAP 11/28/1998 HOUSTON -- A memorial service for former Lake Charles resident Derek Wayne Bush, 43, was conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, at Klein Funeral Home Chapel, Champion Forest. The Rev. Mark Klein officiated. Mr. Bush died Monday, Nov. 23, 1998, in Houston. BUXTON, Emily J. Mrs. LCAP 11/6/1998 STARKS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Emily Johnson Buxton, 89, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in the Starks First Pentecostal Church. The Revs. Greg Frazier and C.J. Walea will officiate. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today in the Emily O'Brien Center and from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Buxton died Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Starks and had lived most of her life there. She was a member of the Starks First Pentecostal Church. Survivors include one son, Huey Buxton of Starks; five daughters, Zelma B. Hearnsberger of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Jeanette Rose Sullivan, Clovie B. Holmes, Sylvia Marie Silor and Gloria R. Gibson, all of Starks; one brother, Jackson Johnson of Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters, Mary ''May'' Ashworth of Starks and Rosa Porter of Vinton; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. CAMPBELL, Elizabeth LCAP 11/3/1998 Funeral services for Elizabeth "Sister" Campbell, 73, will be at 8 pm. today, Nov. 3, in Reeves CME Temple. The Rev. Elijah Tutson will officiate. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Wednesdau with burial in Hamilton Garden of Memories under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Campbell died Thursday, Oct. 29, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she was on the usher board and a choir member of Reeves CME Temple. Survivors include one son, the Rev. Willie E. Campbell of Stone Mountain, Ga.; two daughters, Margaret Roberts of Salinas, Calif. and Brenda Talbert of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. CARPENTER, Gwennyeth A. LCAP 11/25/1998 Funeral services for Gwennyeth Alverne Carpenter, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today; 4-8 p.m. Thursday; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Carpenter died at 7:13 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 1998, in her residence. A native of Litroe, she was a resident of Westlake and a member of Boulevard Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Chester W. "Buddy" Carpenter of Tioga, Johnny M. Carpenter of Tucson, Ariz., and Joe Carpenter of Westlake; two daughters, Janet Henry of Dallas and Peggy Buller of Iowa, La.; two sisters; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. CARR, Mabel J. R.LCAP 11/22/1998 WELSH -- Funeral services for Mabel J. Robin Carr, 93, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary, and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Carr died Friday, Nov. 20, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. A native of St. Martinville and resident of Welsh, she was a former school teacher for Jefferson Davis Parish School System in Welsh for 30 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Parish Council, Ladies Altar Society, Church choir, R.C.I.A., a catechism teacher, and a Eucharistic Minister for the sick and homebound. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of America Court Stella Maris #1233, the Young at Heart, A.A.R.P. and the national, Louisiana and Jeff Davis retired teachers associations. Survivors include one son, Richard Carr of Sulphur; one daughter, Dottie Carr Cormier of Welsh; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. CART, Elmer R. Sr. LCAP 11/21/1998 Funeral services for Elmer Ray Cart Sr., 63, will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Doucet Cemetery in Hathaway. Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Cart died at 6:55 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Iota, he had lived in Lake Charles for 58 years. He was a heavy duty mechanic and a member of the Cajun French Music Association. Survivors include his wife, Eva Dell Meaux Cart; one son, Elmer Ray Cart Jr. of Lake Charles; two daughters, Vicki Bailey of Lake Charles and Brenda Cart of Bell City; one sister, Maudrie Savoy of Orange, Texas; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. CARTER, Allen LCAP 11/29/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Allen Carter, 74, of Bay Springs, Miss., will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a Laurel, Miss., hospital. CEASAR, Lee J. LCAP 11/10/1998 Funeral services for Lee J. Ceasar, 57, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 10, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-9:45 a.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Ceasar died Friday, Nov. 6, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Eunice, he had lived in Lake Charles 30 years. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include two sisters, Katherine Celestine of Lake Charles and Lula Adams of Houston. CEASAR, Lee LCAP 11/7/1998 Funeral arrangements for Lee Ceasar, 57, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. CEASAR, Joseph A. Sr. LCAP 11/6/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Joseph Aubrey Ceasar Sr., 54, will be at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in Thompson Funeral Home. Burial will be Saturday in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Mr. Ceasar died at 5:12 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1998, in the Eunice hospital. CELESTINE, Bennie LCAP 11/6/1998 ELTON -- Funeral services for Bennie ''Buggy'' Celestine will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 6, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Peter Indian Cemetery. Mr. Celestine died at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. CHANTLIN, Denzel LCAP 11/26/1998 Funeral arrangements for Denzel Chantlin, 1-year-old son of Kahaliah Chapman and Kevin Howard, will be announced by James Funeral Home. He died Tuesday, Nov. 24, in a local hospital. CHAUFFE, Christopher B. LCAP 11/3/1998 Funeral services for Christopher Blake Chauffe, 34, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Chauffe died in a boating accident on Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a graduate of Barbe High School and was employed by Northrop Grumman. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Christopher B. Chauffe Jr. of Lake Charles; one daughter, Cristal Chauffe of Lake Charles; three sisters, Ashley Chauffe Lofton of Chattanooga, Tenn., Allyson Chauffe Schexnider of Centreville, Va., and Blair Chauffe Brassieur of Lake Charles; his father, Herman F. Chauffe of Lake Charles; and his mother, Gaynell Fullington of Lake Charles. CHAUFFE, Christopher B. 11/2/1998 Funeral arrangements for Christopher Blake Chauffe, 34, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Sunday. CHAUFFE, Christopher B. LCAP 11/4/1998 Funeral services for Christopher Blake Chauffe, 34, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 4, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A Scripture service was held Tuesday evening. Mr. Chauffe died in a boating accident on Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a graduate of Barbe High School and was employed by Northrop Grumman. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Christopher B. Chauffe Jr. of Lake Charles; one daughter, Cristal Chauffe of Lake Charles; three sisters, Ashley Chauffe Lofton of Chattanooga, Tenn., Allyson Chauffe Schexnider of Centreville, Va., and Blair Chauffe Brassieur of Lake Charles; his father, Herman F. Chauffe of Lake Charles; and his mother, Gaynell Fullington Coffey of Lake Charles. CHELETTE, John LCAP 11/29/1998 TURKEY CREEK -- Funeral services for John Chelette, 74, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 29, in Turkey Creek Church of Christ. Burial will be in Johnson Cemetery in Bayou Chicot under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home in Oakdale. He died Friday, Nov. 27, 1998, in the Ville Platte hospital. CITIZEN, Harriet B. LCAP 11/8/1998 Funeral services for Harriet Babineaux Citizen, 56, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Citizen died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Lawtell, she lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Davin and Jobe Guillory, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Shannon Guillory of Lake Charles; four brothers, Earl, Louis, Frances and Andre Babineaux, all of Lake Charles; two sisters, Helen Myles of Houston and Clara Citizen of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. CITIZEN, Harriet LCAP 11/6/1998 Funeral arrangements for Harriet Citizen, 56, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local hospital. CLARK, Joseph LCAP 11/8/1998 Funeral services for Joseph "J.B." Clark, 72, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Raymond Jones will officiate. Interment will be in the church mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. There is no visitation. Mr. Clark died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998, in his residence. A native Opelousas, he had lived in Lake Charles for 48 years. He was a member of the Knights of Peter Claver and of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Della Clark of Lake Charles; four sons, Russel Clark of Lake Charles and Martin, Phillip and Jules Clark, all of Irving, Texas; one daughter, Mirinda Vala of Dallas; two brothers, Joseph Smith of Opelousas and Robert Valone of Tyler, Texas; three sisters, Sylvia Minix and Willie Mae Smith, both of Tyler, Texas, and Lou Wilda Smith of Ohio; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. CLARK, Mark D.LCAP 11/22/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Mark DeWayne Clark, 27, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery #2 in Cottonport. Mr. Clark died Saturday, Nov. 21, 1998, in Alexandria. CLARK, Joseph B. LCAP 11/4/1998 Funeral arrangements for Joseph B. Clark, 72, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in his residence. CLARK, Evelyn J. LCAP 11/21/1998 Funeral services for Evelyn Juanita Clark, 73, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 21, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. H.P. Hebert will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Clark died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1998, in a local hospital. She was a native of Gillette, Ark., a resident of Lake Charles and a member of the Protestant faith. Survivors include her husband, Benjamin F. Clark of Lake Charles; one son, Roger Dale Clark of Lake Charles; three daughters, Shelia Conner of Seattle, Betty Theriot of Lake Charles and Becky Eddingfield of Branson, Mo.; one brother, Gene Tinney of Lake Charles; four sisters, Cora Doucet and Lola Daigle, both of Lake Charles, Alia Wells of Arkansas and Jack Junior Muskrat of Marietta, Ark.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. CLARK infant LCAP 11/20/1998 EVANS -- Funeral services for Harley Chance Clark will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, in Galilee Baptist Church. Burial will be in Evans Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. He died Thursday, Nov. 19, 1998, in Leesville. CLAYTON-REED, Ruby Mae, Mrs. LCAP 11/6/1998 EVERGREEN -- Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Mae Clayton-Reed, 63, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in New Light Baptist Church. The Revs. Gary Ford and Ernest Ford will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today in Hillcrest Baptist Church in Lake Charles. Mrs. Clayton-Reed died at 3:02 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 1998, in a local hospital. She had lived in Lake Charles most of her life and was owner and proprietor of Ruby Mae's Tamales and Catering. She was employed with Hillcrest Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Gary Wayne Charles of Houston; two daughters, Racquel Renee Clayton and Pamela Clayton-Gobert, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Mrs. Viney Clayton-Dixon of Port Arthur, Texas; three brothers, Wilbert Clayton of Elcerrito, Calif., and Hurley and Albert Clayton, both of Port Arthur, Texas; and two grandchildren. CLAYTON-REED, Ruby Mrs. LCAP 11/7/1998 EVERGREEN -- Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Mae Clayton-Reed, 63, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 7, in New Light Baptist Church. The Revs. Gary Ford and Ernest Ford will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Mrs. Clayton-Reed died at 3:02 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 1998, in a local hospital. She had lived in Lake Charles most of her life and was owner and proprietor of Ruby Mae's Tamales and Catering and was employed with First Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Gary Wayne Charles of Houston; two daughters, Racquel Renee Clayton and Pamela Clayton-Gobert, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Mrs. Viney Clayton-Dixon of Port Arthur, Texas; three brothers, Wilbert Clayton of Elcerrito, Calif., and Hurley and Albert Clayton, both of Port Arthur, Texas; and two grandchildren. CLEMENTS, John O. Jr. LCAP 11/4/1998 Funeral services for John Ombrey Clements Jr., 54, of Iowa will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dee Spears will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery in Lacassine. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. A masonic service will be conducted. Mr. Clements died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Savannah, Ga., he had lived in Iowa for the past 10 years. He was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, a member of IBEW 716 of Houston, a 32nd Degree Mason and co-owner and operator of J & S Building Maintenance Services. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Sarah J. Clements of Iowa; two sons, Johnny Guillory of Iowa and Leonard Guillory of Lake Charles; two daughters, Shirley Prejean of Iowa and Verna Guillory of Sulphur; his mother, Junie Clements of Orlando, Fla.; and eight grandchildren. CLEMONS, Jimmie E., Mrs. LCAP 11/3/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Jimmie E. Clemmons, 75, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Oakdale Cemetery. Mrs. Clemons died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. COLE, Joyce Mae, Mrs. LCAP 11/6/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Joyce May Cole, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Frank Ott will officiate. Burial will be in Smyrna Cemetery in Sugartown. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Cole died Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a member of Central Baptist Church of Sulphur. Survivors include one daughter, Gwen Cole of Westlake; and three sisters, Hazel Deason of Birmingham, Ala., Carrie Ann Allen of Oakdale and Wanda Kaye Hardesty of Beaumont, Texas. COLEMAN, William B. LCAP 11/8/1998 Funeral services for Williams Beyer Coleman, 87, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Nov. 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Thomas Pass will officiate. Burial will be in Orange Grove/Graceland Cemetery. Mr. Coleman died Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998, in a local hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles, attended high school here and graduated from Rice University in 1932. A Realtor and MAI appraiser, he was the owner/operator of the Coleman Agency for 45 years until his retirement in 1978. He was a founding member and past president of the Lake Charles Board of Realtors. He was past president of the Louisiana Realtors Association, past national director of the National Association of Realtors and was the 1955 Louisiana Realtor of the year. He was a member of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers and was a charter member and past president of the Louisiana-Mississippi chapter of the national organization. He was a member of the Naitional Association of Realtors' Appraisal Review Committee. He was active in many civic and charitable organizations, including the Red Cross, Lake Charles Ballet Society, Literacy Council, United Way and Rice University Associates. He was president of the Sowela Council of Camp Fire Boys and Girls, negotiating the purchase of Camp Wi-Ta-Wentin on Burnett's Bay. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of First Presbyterian Church, where he was a deacon and an elder. Survivors include his wife, Emily Coyle Coleman of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. David (Ann) Reinauer of Lake Charles and Mrs. Raymond W. (Mary) Knapp of Houston; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. COLEMAN, William B. LCAP 11/6/1998 Funeral services for William Beyer Coleman, 87, will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Thomas Pass will officiate. Burial will be in Orange Grove/Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Saturday and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Coleman died Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998, in a local hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles, attended high school here and graduated from Rice University in 1932. A Realtor and MAI appraiser, he was the owner/operator of the Coleman Agency for 45 years until his retirement in 1978. He was a founding member and past president of the Lake Charles Board of Realtors. He was past president of the Louisiana Realtors Association, past national director of the National Association of Realtors and was the 1955 Louisiana Realtor of the Year. He was a member of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers and was a charter member and past president of the Louisiana-Mississippi chapter of the national organization. He was a member of the National Association of Realtors' Appraisal Review Committee. He was active in many civic and charitable organizations, including the Red Cross, Lake Charles Ballet Society, Literacy Council, United Way and Rice University Associates. He was president of the Sowela Council of Camp Fire Boys and Girls, negotiating the purchase of Camp Wi-Ta-Wentin on Burnett's Bay. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of First Presbyterian Church, where he was a deacon and an elder. Survivors include his wife, Emily Coyle Coleman of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. David (Ann) Reinauer of Lake Charles and Mrs. Raymond W. (Mary) Knapp of Houston; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. COLTRIN, Kay F. LCAP 11/9/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Kay F. Coltrin will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 9, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles Gendron will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery in DeQuincy under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 12:30 p.m. Mrs. Coltrin died Sunday, Nov. 8, 1998, in DeQuincy. A native of Thibodaux, she was a resident of Calcasieu Parish. She worked in the Calcasieu Parish School System for the past 29 years as a teacher at Oak Park Middle School, S.P. Arnett Middle School and Westlake High School prior to being supervisor of child welfare and attendance. She was a graduate of McNeese State University where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree, a Master of Education degree and an Education Specialist degree. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Sulphur. Survivors include her mother, Julia Filce of Thibodaux; two daughters, Kassie Coltrin of Sulphur and Kara Bilodeaux of DeQuincy; two brothers, Edmond and Dale Filce, both of Thibodaux; three sisters, Patricia Withurs of DeQuincy and Carolyn and Fay Filce, both of Thibodaux. COMPALA, Casey LCAP 11/7/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Casey Compala, 20, of Moss Bluff, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Thursday. COMPALA, Casey L. LCAP 11/8/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Casey Lee Compala, 20, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley. Mr. Compala died at 2:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998, in Lake Charles. CONNER, Paul J. LCAP 11/29/1998 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Paul John Conner, 61, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, Nov. 29, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. The Revs. Maurice Martineau and Darren Sensat will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. A rosary was recited Saturday evening. Mr. Conner died at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Sweetlake, he resided in Lake Arthur. He was employed by Superior Oil and Mobil Oil as a production operator for 32 years. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Hay Conner; two sons, Stephen Conner of Lake Arthur and Michael Lee Conner of Houma; two daughters, Cindy Conner of Houma and Mrs. Wayne (Jenny) Hebert of Lake Arthur; one brother, Earl Conner of Decatur, Ill.; three sisters, Alice Guidry of Lake Arthur, Helen Peloquin of Lake Charles and Mrs. Marie Bowles of Gainesville, Texas; and four grandchildren. CONNER, Paul J. LCAP 11/28/1998 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Paul J. Conner, 61, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 11:30 a.m. Friday in the Jennings hospital. CORMIER, Taylor, Mrs. LCAP 11/27/1998 VINTON -- Funeral services for Mrs. Taylor (Laura) Cormier, 75, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles Soileau will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at noon; and from 8 a.m. Saturday, in the funeral home. A lifelong resident of Vinton, she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Ethel Menard of Vinton; one brother, Preston Moody of Vinton; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. CORMIER, Rose D., Mrs. LCAP 11/12/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Rose Duplantis Cormier, 78, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Cormier died at 8:37 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1998, in a Lafayette hospital. COURREGE, Gustave J. Jr.LCAP 11/22/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Gustave Jean "G.J." Courrege Jr., 69, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Monsignor Vincent A. Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m. and a rosary recitation led by the Knights of Columbus at 8 p.m. Visitation continues from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Courrege died at 12:32 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Vinton, he had lived in Jennings for 46 years. He graduated from Vinton High School in 1946 and received his bachelor's degree in pharmacology from the University of Texas at Austin. He was the former owner of Phenix Rexall Drugs, worked as a pharmacist at the Jennings Winn Dixie and was a member of the Louisiana State Pharmacy Association. He was a former member and past president of the Kiwanis Club, a member and past grand knight of the Knights Council 2012 and was a member and past faithful navigator for the fourth-degree Knights Monsignor Peters General Assembly. A papal and diocesan honoree, he received the Devoted Service Medal. He was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church and was a board member of Calvary Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Marion Bond Courrege of Jennings; two daughters, Ann Boudreaux of Erath and Laury Courrege of Jennings; and four sons, Mark Courrege of Houston, Gary Courrege of Lake Charles, Paul Courrege of Baton Rouge and Brent Courrege of Jennings. CRADER, Rosa M. LCAP 11/28/1998 WELSH -- Funeral services for Rosa Marie Crader, 92, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, and 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday with a 7 p.m. rosary and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Crader died Friday, Nov. 27, 1998, in a Welsh care center. A native of Mermentau, she lived in Welsh most of her life. She was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic church. Survivors include four sons, Ernest Crader of Jennings, Lane Crader of Bell City, John Crader of Garland, Texas, and Emile Crader of Iowa; one daughter, Rinelda Joyce Jackson of Dayton, Texas; 26 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. CROCHET,Rosa B., Mrs. LCAP 11/26/1998 RAYMOND -- Funeral services for Mrs. Rosa Broussard Crochet, 87, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27, from St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Raymond. Burial will be in Bertrand Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Crochet died at 2:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. CROCHET,Agnes, Mrs. LCAP 11/14/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes Crochet, 74, were at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Poerio officiated. Burial was in Lacassine Cemetery in Lacassine. Mrs. Crochet died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Egan, she had lived in the Hayes area for more than 50 years. She was a retired cafeteria worker for Bell City High School and was a member of St. John Vienney Catholic Church in Bell City. Survivors include four sons, Tommy Crochet and Ray Crochet, both of Lake Charles, Roger Crochet of Hayes and Tony Crochet of Lake Arthur; one daughter, Sue Breaux of Lake Charles; three brothers, Morris Semar of Lake Arthur and Clarence Semar and Charles Semar, both of Hayes; one sister, Lula Mae Delome of Jennings; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. CROCHET,Agnes, Mrs. LCAP 11/13/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes Crochet, 75, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Poerio will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery in Lacassine. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Thursday evening. Mrs. Crochet died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Egan, she had lived in Lake Charles for more than 50 years. She was a retired cafeteria worker for Bell City High School and was a member of St. John Viennie Catholic Church in Bell City. Survivors include four sons, Tommy Crochet and Ray Crochet, both of Lake Charles, Roger Crochet of Hayes and Tony Crochet of Lake Arthur; one daughter, Sue Breaux of Lake Charles; three brothers, Morris Semar of Welsh and Clarence Semar and Charles Semar, both of Hayes; one sister, Lula Mae Delome of Jennings; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. DAVIS, Mamie L., Mrs. LCAP 11/7/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Mamie Lee Davis, 68, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in her residence. DAVIS, Mamie Lee LCAP 11/20/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Mamie Lee Davis, 68, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in Davis Temple Church of God in Christ. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mrs. Davis died at 2:15 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 1998, in her residence. DAY, Helen O., Mrs. LCAP 11/15/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Owens Day, 92, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. David Whitlock will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Day died Friday, Nov. 13, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Loundes, Mo., she moved to the Lake Charles area in 1916 from DeRidder. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Mrs. Day owned and operated Day's Cafe for 49 years. Survivors include two sons, William "Bill" E. Day and Wayne A. Day; three daughters, Pauline "Bo" D. Rentrop, Jane D. Piraro, all of Lake Charles, and Glenda O. Pelletier of Lafayette; 18 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice, the family said. DAY, Helen O., Mrs. LCAP 11/14/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Owens Day, 92, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. David Whitlock will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Cemetery. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Day died Friday, Nov. 13, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Loundes, Mo., she moved to the Lake Charles area in 1916 from DeRidder. She owned and operated Day's Cafe for 49 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, William "Bill" E. Day and Wayne A. Day, both of Lake Charles; three daughters, Pauline "Bo" D. Rentrop, Jane D. Piraro, both of Lake Charles, and Glenda O. Pelletier of Lafayette; 18 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice, the family said. DEAR, Pearl E., Mrs. LCAP 11/7/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl E. Dear, 89, of Sugartown will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Smyrna Cemetery. Mrs. Dear died at 9:52 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. DEJEAN, Murphy Sr. LCAP 11/27/1998 Funeral services for Murphy "Mad Dog" DeJean Sr., 52, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, in King's Funeral Home. The Rev. E.J. Alexander will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. A native of Grand Coteau, he was a Lake Charles resident most of his life. He was a former employee of Lake Charles Stevedores. Survivors include two daughters, Tina Carter and Twanna Orphey, both of Lake Charles; three sons, Murphy James DeJean Jr., Kallray Carter and Gregory DeJean, all of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mary Jacobs and Juanita Jackson, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Joseph DeJean of Houston; and eleven grandchildren. DEJEAN, Murphy Sr. LCAP 11/25/1998 Funeral arrangements for Murphy Dejean Sr., 52, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. DEJEAN, Murphy LCAP 11/26/1998 Funeral arrangements for Murphy Dejean, 52, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Effie Mae Miller, 77, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Mrs. Miller died at 2:25 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. DEWITT, Hilda M. LCAP 11/27/1998 Funeral services for Hilda May DeWitt, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, in Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today in the Hixson south chapel. Mrs. DeWitt died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998, in Lacassine. A native of Westlake, she had lived in Iowa, La., for the past 33 years. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church in Iowa. Survivors include her husband, William E. "Bill" DeWitt of Iowa; two sons, Michael Wayne DeWitt of Iowa and Mark Allen DeWitt of Duncanville, Ala.; and six grandchildren. DODSON, Dorothy J. LCAP 11/29/1998 ALEXANDRIA -- Memorial services for Dorothy Dodson, 65, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, in First United Methodist Church of Alexandria. The Revs. Henry Blount and Roy James will officiate. Mrs. Dodson died Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. Memorials may be made to the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Association, 21021 Ventura Blvd., Suite 321, Woodland Hills, CA 91364. HARGROVE, John A. LCAP 11/29/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for John A. Hargrove, 84, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in an Oberlin care center. DODWELL, Robert J., Rev. LCAP 11/3/1998 Funeral services for the Rev. Robert J. Dodwell, 64, of New Orleans, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral in New Orleans; and at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in Church of the Good Shepherd in Lake Charles. The Rev. Charles E. Jenkins III will officiate. Burial will be in Church of the Good Shepherd Cemetery under the direction of Waller Funeral Home of Oxford, Miss. Visitation will follow each service in New Orleans and Lake Charles. Rev. Dodwell died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998, in his sister's residence in Oxford. He was a 1955 graduate of Louisiana State University where he was a member of Theta Xi fraternity and was keeper of Mike the Tiger. In 1958 he graduated from Seabury Western Theological Seminary. He was a retired Episcopal priest of the Diocese of Louisiana and Rector Emeritus, St. Anna's Episcopal Church in New Orleans. He was trustee of Seabury Western Theological Seminary, Evanston, Ill.; trustee of the Episcopal Church Pension Fund; member and past president of the National Episcopal Clergy Association; president of the standing committee of the Diocese of Louisiana; secretary of the Convention and Executive Board of Directors of the New Orleans Meals on Wheels; and Board of Directors of the Catholic Charities of New Orleans Foster Grandparents Program. He was on the executive board of the Louisiana Historical Society. Survivors include his wife, Mary King Dodwell; one brother, Stephen George Dodwell of Houston; and one sister, Gloria Dodwell Kellum of Oxford. Memorials may be made to Western Theological Seminary, 2122 Sheridan, Evanston, IL 60201 or St. Anna's Episcopal Church, 1313 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116, the family said. DOISE, Elery L., Mrs. LCAP 11/7/1998 EUNICE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Elery L. (Irene) Doise, 72, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 7, from St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. The Rev. Joe Alexander will officiate. Burial will be in St. Paul mausoleum under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Friday. Mrs. Doise died at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998, in the Mamou hospital. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Dennis Doise of Lafayette, Daryl Doise of Opelousas and Desi Doise of Omaha, Neb.; two daughters, Dana McKay of Houston and Dannielle Bozyone of Eunice; one brother, Donnie Schwab of Portland, Ore.; four sisters, Christine Neigel and Mary Ann Schwab, both of Portland, Margie Andrezjewski of Fort Worth, Texas, and Angie McClary of San Francisco; 15 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of Louisiana, 333 St. Charles Ave. No. 500, New Orleans, LA 70130; or the Arthritis Foundation, 1314 Spring St. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30309; or the Living Bank Organ and Tissue Registry, P.O. Box 6725, Houston, TX 77265, the family said. DOMINGUE, Harold J. LCAP 11/13/1998 LAFAYETTE -- Funeral services for Harold Joseph Domingue, 46, will be at noon Saturday, Nov. 14, from Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Mario Romero will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Delhomme Funeral Home of Lafayette. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Domingue died Monday, Nov. 9, 1998, in Phoenix. A native of Lafayette, he had lived in Phoenix for the past year. He was a salesman for WorldCom Wireless. Survivors include one son, Allen Joseph Desormeaux of Hackberry. DOUCET, Lillie M. LCAP 11/18/1998 IOTA -- Funeral services for Lillie Marcotte Doucet, 84, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, Nov. 18, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Tee-Mamou Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation continues today. Mrs. Doucet died at 3:20 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1998, in her residence. A native of Plaucheville, she was a resident of Evangeline and a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Wayne Doucet of Welsh and Larry Doucet of Sulphur; eight daughters, Mrs. Aubrey (Wilma) Andrepont of Eunice, Mrs. Shirley Miller of Tupelo, Miss., Mrs. Earl (Linda) Lacombe, Mrs. Charles (Wanda) Simar, Mrs. Gerald (Anita) Decker, Mrs. Melvin (Carolyn) Clay, and Mrs. Russell (Joyce) Louviere, all of Evangeline, and Mrs. Bobby (Annette) Touchet of Jennings; two sisters, Alma Reitzell of Glenmora and Mrs. Dona Deshotel of Jennings; 32 grandchildren; and 40 great-grandchildren. DOUCET, C.L. LCAP 11/23/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for C.L. "Lester" Doucet, 71, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 23, in First Church of Christ. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. Doucet died at 11:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. DOUGET, Elfage Jr. LCAP 11/4/1998 Funeral services for Elfage Douget Jr., 80, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Douget died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Mamou, he had lived in the Lake Charles area for over 45 years. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and retired from Teamster Local 969. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nola Duplechin Douget; three sons, James Jasper Douget, Rogers Lee Douget and Bobby Paul Douget, all of Lake Charles; one daughter, Patricia Ann Douget of Lake Charles; one brother, Haudry Douget of Ville Platte; one sister, Bernice "Bee" Jimenez of San Antonio; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. DOYLE, Robert M.LCAP 11/22/1998 Funeral services for Robert Michael "Mike" Doyle, 62, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve James and Dr. H.W. McGowen will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Doyle died at 9:40 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, a graduate of Lake Charles High School and McNeese State University. He was an independent real estate Appraiser and Broker associated with Century 21 and company representative Mike D. Bono. He was a former member of the Young Men's Business Club, a member of the Louisiana Association of Realtors and Appraisers and was president and founder of Gumbeaux International Fishing Club. He was an auxiliary deputy with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office and was a member of the Petro Chem Club. Survivors include two daughters, Michelle C. Doyle and Marla Doyle Gaspard, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Elizabeth Wiggins and Marie Correze Ray, both of Lake Charles; and his mother, Marie Correze Guillory Watkins of Lake Charles. DRAKE, Bessie LCAP 11/21/1998 Funeral arrangements for Bessie Drake, 81, will be announced by H.G. Raphael and Son Funeral Home. She died at 7 p.m. Friday in a Welsh care center. DRAKE, BessieLCAP 11/22/1998 WELSH -- Funeral services for Bessie Drake, 81, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Cemetery under the direction of H.G. Raphael and Son Funeral Home. She died at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 1998, in a Welsh care center. DRAKE, Cheryl D. LCAP 11/20/1998 MERRYVILLE -- Funeral services for Cheryl Darlene Drake, 52, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 20, from St. Bridget Catholic Church. Burial will be in Merryville Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Drake died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. DRODDY, Iva LCAP 11/28/1998 PITKIN -- Funeral services for Iva Droddy, 88, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 28, in Shady Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be in Occupy No. 1 Cemetery under direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Droddy died Friday, Nov. 27, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. DUHON, Mable W. LCAP 11/28/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Mable Wilmore Duhon, 64, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Nov. 28, in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. The Rev. Alfred Williams will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake under direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Duhon died Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Mossville, she lived in Lake Charles for many years, and was a member of and an usher in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Sampson Duhon; one son, Robert Swain Jr.; two brothers, Wallace Wilmore and Clarence Wilmore Sr.; two sisters, Rose Wilmore and Louise Wilmore Eugene, all of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. DUHON, Jesse Roy LCAP 11/7/1998 ORANGE, Texas -- Funeral services for Jesse Roy Duhon, 64, of West Orange, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in Dorman Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today. Mr. Duhon died Sunday, Nov. 15, 1998, in his residence. A native of Crowley, he was a longtime Sulphur resident. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was self-employed. Survivors include three sons, Eric Steven Duhon of Houston, Thomas Roy Duhon of Orange and Timothy Aaron Duhon of Bridge City, Texas; three daughters, Claudia Harris of Lake Charles, Paula Jowell of Orange and Alysa Camp of Starks; two sisters, Ester Legnion and Janell Gautreaux, both of Orange; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. DUHON, Mabel , Mrs. LCAP 11/27/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Mabel Duhon, 62, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a local hospital. DUNN infant LCAP 11/7/1998 SULPHUR -- Graveside services for Michael Thomas Dunn, infant son of Jerry and Genny Dunn of Sulphur, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 7, at Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Funeral Home. The Rev. Leon Boggs will officiate. The infant died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1998, in Lake Charles. Survivors include his parents; two brothers, Ryan Dunn and Colin Dunn, both of Sulphur; one sister, Rhonda Dunn of Sulphur; his paternal grandparents, Wiley and Kay Dunn of Sulphur; and his maternal grandparents, Kyle and Mary McFatter of Sulphur. DURGAN, Ronald G. LCAP 11/6/1998 Funeral services for Ronald G. Durgan, 41, will be at 8 p.m. today, Nov. 6, in Messiah Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert Owens will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday with burial in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Mr. Durgan died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998, in a local hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles, an employee at W.R. Grace and a member of the Messiah Baptist Church Male Chorus. Survivors include his wife, Terri B. Durgan of Lake Charles; one son, Quinta Deon Durgan of Lake Charles; two daughters, Ronesha Raichelle Durgan and Ebony Genese Durgan, both of Lake Charles; six brothers, the Rev. Donald Durgan, Dan Drew Durgan, Lee Morris Durgan, Ivory Wayne Durgan and Brian Keith Durgan, all of Lake Charles, and Lionell Durgan of San Diego, Calif.; one sister, JoAnne Evans of Lake Charles; and his mother, Joyce Guillory Durgan of Lake Charles. DURGAN, Ronald LCAP 11/4/1998 Funeral arrangements for Ronald Durgan, 41, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Sunday. DURGAN, Ronald G. 11/2/1998 Funeral arrangements for Ronald G. Durgan, 41, 3001 S. General Wainwright, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 12:34 p.m. Sunday in a local hospital. DUTTON, Christina M. LCAP 11/7/1998 Funeral arrangements for Christina Marie Dutton, 18, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Monday in an automobile accident. DUTTON, Christina M. LCAP 11/18/1998 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Christina Marie Dutton, 18, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in Moss Bluff United Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Tim Mahoney will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday, in the church. She died Monday, Nov. 16, 1998, of an automobile accident. A native of Martin, Tenn., she had lived in Moss Bluff for the past two years. She was a student at Sam Houston High School and was a member of Moss Bluff United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Romona and Jeff McKinney of Moss Bluff; her father, Wilson Dutton Jr. of Ridgely, Tenn.; her maternal grandparents, Billy Joe and Jacqueline Jean Horton of Union City, Tenn.; and her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Dutton Sr. of Ridgely, Tenn. EDWARDS, Shelton H. LCAP 11/3/1998 WELSH -- Funeral services for Shelton Howard Edwards, 76, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. Johnny Cobert will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery in Iowa. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Edwards died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Rapides Parish, he lived in Fenton for 48 years. He retired as police chief of Fenton after 24 years of service, was a member of the Chief of Police Association and was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a retired iron worker and member of Local 678. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, where he was an elder. Survivors include three sons, Shelton E. Edwards of Iowa, Elton M. Edwards of Houston and Johnny E. Cobert of Vidor, Texas; two daughters, Dorothy Primeaux of Fenton and Judy F. Clement of Pine Island; one brother, Dewey Edwards of Oakdale; one sister, Audrey Granger of Baton Rouge; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. EDWARDS, Shelton H. 11/2/1998 WELSH -- Funeral services for Shelton Howard Edwards, 76, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. Johnny Cobert will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery in Iowa. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Edwards died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Rapides Parish, he lived in Fenton for 48 years. He retired as police chief of Fenton after 24 years of service, was a member of the Chief of Police Association and was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, where he was an elder. Survivors include three sons, Shelton E. Edwards of Iowa, Elton M. Edwards of Houston and Johnny E. Cobert of Vidor, Texas; two daughters, Dorothy Primeaux of Fenton and Judy F. Clement of Pine Island; one brother, Dewey Edwards of Oakdale; one sister, Audrey Granger of Baton Rouge; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. EICHER infant LCAP 11/18/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Bailey Oneal Eicher, infant son of Amber Eicher of Jackson, Miss., will be at 4 p.m. today, Nov. 18, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery. The child died Monday, Nov. 16, 1998, in Jackson. ELLIOTT, James E. LCAP 11/7/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for James E. ''Cotton'' Elliott, 73, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery. Mr. Elliott died at 6:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 1998, in the Mamou hospital. ENGLISH, Gearl M. LCAP 11/4/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Gearl Max English, 81, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tracy McKenzie will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Mr. English died Monday, Nov. 2, 1998, in Sulphur. A native of Ratcliff, Texas, he was a resident of Sulphur. A lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps, he was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War and had earned two Purple Hearts, the Silver Star and two Bronze Stars. He was a member of the Troy Club, the USMC Tankers Association and was a charter member of the Purple Heart Club. Survivors include one son, Rex English of Baton Rouge; three daughters, Terry Irvin of Dallas, Bridget English of Houston and Lindsay Lunn of Sulphur; two brothers, Henry English of Crystal Beach, Texas, and Bob English of Joshua Tree, Calif.; one sister, Juanita Rivet of Houston; his companion, Genevieve Wimberly of Sulphur; and nine grandchildren. ENGLISH, Gearl M. LCAP 11/3/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Gearl Max English, 81, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Monday in his residence. FERGUSON, Annie LCAP 11/15/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Annie Ferguson, 95, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in an Oakdale care center. FERGUSON, Annie, Mrs. LCAP 11/7/1998 BAYOU CHICOT -- Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Ferguson, 94, of Oakdale will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in St. James Baptist Church. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Ferguson died at 1:10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 1998, in her residence. FISHER, Genevieve B., Mrs. LCAP 11/27/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Genevieve B. Fisher, 79, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a local hospital. FISHER,Sherman, Mrs. LCAP 11/30/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Sherman (Genevieve B.) Fisher, 79, will be at 7 p.m. today, Nov. 30, in Travelers Rest Baptist Church. The Rev. Cunningham Bobb will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. in the church. Dismissal is at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Fisher died Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Beggs, she lived in Lake Charles for 52 years. She was a past president of Usher Board, Pass Mission Board member and president of the Pastors Aid Committee. Survivors include her husband; four sons, Howard, Leroy and Charles Johnson, all of Lake Charles and Kelly Johnson of DeQuincy; one daughter, Bonnie Berry of Lake Charles; one brother, the Rev. Cunningham Bobb of Westlake; one sister, Sedonia Carroll of Lake Charles; 27 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. FLAVIN, Kyle R. LCAP 11/8/1998 HOUSTON -- Funeral services for Kyle Robert Flavin will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, from St. Cecilia Catholic Church. Monsignor Vincent M. Rizzotto will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery under the direction of Earthman Hunters Creek Chapel Funeral Home. He died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998. Survivors include his parents, Bob and Sue Flavin of Houston; three sisters, Kelly Anne Flavin, Kathleen Marie Flavin and Kristen Elizabeth Flavin; one brother, Kevin Patrick Flavin; paternal grandparents, William and Marilyn Flavin of Lake Charles; and maternal grandparents, Jack and Mary Shankland of Joliet, Ill. Memorials may be made to the St. Cecilia Clinic, c/o St. Cecilia Parish; or to the St. Cecilia Library Fund, c/o St. Celilia School, the family said. FONTENOT, Robley J. LCAP 11/13/1998 Funeral services for Robley James Fontenot, 38, will be at 6 p.m. today, Nov. 13, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery at a later date. Mr. Fontenot died Saturday, Oct. 24, 1998, in Florence, Ariz. FONTENOT, Rose, Mrs. LCAP 11/16/1998 MAMOU -- Funeral services for Mrs. Rose (Goodly) Fontenot, 80, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, from St. Ann's Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Richard will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Chataigner under the direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 7:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Fontenot died at 4 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 1998, in a Mamou hospital. She was a homemaker. Survivors include one son, Manuel T. Fontenot of Lake Charles; one daughter, Jane Theresa Guillory of Mamou; six brothers, Charlie, Paul, Dennis and Rennis Goodly, all of Mamou, Warren Goodly of Lake Charles and Inize Goodly of Lacassine; seven sisters, Olivia Allison of Galveston, Texas, Estella Shillow, Gladys Ross, Mary Pitre and Elsie Mae Frank, all of Mamou, Vinice Johnwell of Eunice and Rena Semien of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Houston John LCAP 11/24/1998 Funeral services for Houston John Fontenot, 78, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Allen Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation begins at 11 a.m. today and includes a 6 p.m. rosary today. Mr. Fontenot died at 8:25 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 1998, in a local hospital. Born in Basile, he lived in Lake Charles for 52 years. He retired after 50 years with Pipefitters and Steamfitters Local 106 and taught welding to Local 106 apprentices. He worked for Cities Service. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus. Survivors are his wife, Lillian F. Fontenot; one son, Douglas K. Fontenot, and one daughter, Barbara Dartez, both of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. FORMAN, Maggie L. LCAP 11/27/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Maggie Lee Forman, 92, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Butters Cemetery in Forest Hill. Mrs. Forman died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998, in an Alexandria Hospital. FRAZIER, Syble L., Mrs. LCAP 11/7/1998 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Mrs. Syble L. Frazier, 80, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, in Snider Funeral Home. The Revs. T.O. Cardwell, Paul Nugent and Eddie Clements will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is noon-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Frazier died Friday, Nov. 6, 1998, in the DeQuincy hospital. A native of Calcasieu, she was a member of First Baptist Church of Glenmora, and attended Hargrove Bible Baptist Church and Sunday school. She was a physician's assistant to Drs. George Lyons and David Drez Sr. for many years. She sold insurance for and worked with Snider Funeral Home for 30 year. She was an Avon representative since 1958. Survivors include one son, Walter H. Frazier III of DeQuincy; two daughters, Virginia A. Watkins of Baytown, Texas and Marie A. Bevil of DeQuincy; one brother, George C. Carter of Tioga; one sister, Patty Burrows of Athens, Ga.; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Baptist Children's Home, the family said. FREMAUX, Jennette S. LCAP 11/14/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Jennette Stagg Fremaux, 81, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died at 5:20 p.m. Friday in a Lake Charles hospital. FREMAUX, Jennette S. LCAP 11/15/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Jennette Stagg Fremaux, 81, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in Jennings United Methodist Church. The Revs. Dick Scott-Welch and Jimmie D. Pyles will officiate. Burial will be in St. Louis Cemetery in Eunice under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Fremaux died at 5:20 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Eunice, she lived in Jennings for most of her life. She was a graduate of Jennings High School and of Beaumont Business College and was a retired legal secretary for Knight and Knight Law Offices. She was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution, Jennings United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and the Ruth Wesley Bible class. Survivors include one daughter, Karen Richard of Jennings; one son, William "Bill" Fremaux of Sulphur; one sister, Betty Seibert of Grand Terrace, Calif.; one brother, Preston L. Stagg Jr. of Jennings; and six grandchildren. FRUGE, Hazel LCAP 11/15/1998 Funeral arrangements for Hazel Fruge, 88, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. FRUGE, Dawn R. LCAP 11/26/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Dawn Rita Demorelle Fruge, 47, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. Friday and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. Fruge died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998, in Lake Charles. A lifelong resident of Sulphur, she was a 1969 graduate of Sulphur High School, a graduate of Delta School of Business with a 4.0 average and a graduate of James Demon's Beauty School. She was a longtime employee of W.O. Moss Regional Hospital in Lake Charles and was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, J. Carl Fruge of Sulphur; two sons, Dustin McCutcheon of Lake Charles and Chad Allen Fruge of Sulphur; one daughter, Danielle Renee Fruge of Sulphur; one brother, Donald Demorelle of Sulphur; and one sister, Sheila Demorelle of Sulphur. FRUGE, Hazel B., Mrs. LCAP 11/16/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel Bourgeois Fruge, 88, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 16, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. The Rev. Albert Borrel will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Sunday evening. Mrs. Fruge died Saturday, Nov. 14, 1998. A native of Lawtell, she lived in Lake Charles. She was a seamstress with Mullers Dept. Store, retiring after 18 years of service. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral, the Catholic Daughters and Immaculate Conception VIC Program. She volunteered as a Pink Lady at St. Patrick Hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Glen (Nelma) Croker of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. FUSELIER, DouglasLCAP 11/22/1998 WELSH -- Funeral services for Douglas Fuselier, 56, will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. Deacon Heriberto Garcia-Bernal will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery. Visitation is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today. Mr. Fuselier died Friday, Nov. 20, 1998, in Crowley. A native of Brookshire, Texas, he was a resident of Crowley. Survivors include one sister, Elaine Fuselier of Crowley; two half brothers, Larry Fuselier of Houston and Flaman Palombo of Crowley; one half sister, Brenda Proulx of Jasper, Texas; and his mother, Verdie Hebert of Crowley. GOSS, Iva B.LCAP 11/22/1998 Funeral arrangements for Iva Busby Goss, 103, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 5:20 p.m. Saturday in a local hospital. GARRICK, Judy LCAP 11/23/1998 Funeral arrangements for Judy Garrick, 39, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. GARRICK, Judy S. LCAP 11/26/1998 Funeral services for Judy Smith Garrick, 39, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27, in King's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Mrs. Garrick died Sunday, Nov. 22, 1998, in a local hospital. GARY, Hazel LCAP 11/30/1998 Funeral arrangements for Hazel Gary, 70, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 12:51 p.m. Sunday in the Sulphur hospital. GARZA, Alejandro C. LCAP 11/9/1998 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Alejandro C. Garza, 79, will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 9, in Snider Funeral Home. The Revs. John Blumm and T.D. Carwell will officiate. Burial will be in Head of Hollow Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mr. Garza died Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Monterrey, Mexico, he was resident of DeQuincy since 1955. He was of the Catholic faith. He retired from T.L. James Dredging after 35 years. He had been a policeman, barber and laborer with American Milton Goldminers in Mexico before moving to the United States. Survivors include his wife, Edith Ellis Garza; three sons, Alejandro Garza Jr., Avalauto and Jesus Garza, all of Houston; two daughters, Petra Garza and Shawa Diaz, both of Houston; three stepsons, Danny Tingler of Johnson Bayou, David Tingler of Dyersburg, Tenn. and Stephen Tingler of Bridge City, Texas; one stepdaughter, Carol Romero of Johnson Bayou; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; 19 step grandchildren; and 11 step great-grandchildren. GILBERT, Gerald LCAP 11/7/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Gerald Gilbert, 58, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 5:30 p.m. Friday. GODEAUX, Olive H. LCAP 11/6/1998 LONGVILLE -- Funeral services for Olive Hazel Godeaux, 91, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 5, in Longville Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Larry Talent will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Godeaux died at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998, in the DeQuincy hospital. A native of Oakdale, she lived in the area all of her life. She was a member of the Longville Pentecostal Church. Survivors include one son, Jimmy Godeaux of Longville; one daughter, Blanche Cole of Ragley; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. GOODLY infant LCAP 11/6/1998 Graveside services for Marley Arminah Goodly, infant child of Timothy and Stephanie Goodly of Atlanta, Ga., will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in Combre Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Combre Funeral Home. The child died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998, in an Atlanta hospital. GOODMAN, Roland LCAP 11/19/1998 CALCASIEU -- Funeral services for Roland Goodman, 70, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 19, in Calcasieu Baptist Church. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Goodman died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. GORDON, Lucille H. LCAP 11/11/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Lucille Henderson Gordon, 88, will be at 10:30 a.m. today, Nov. 11, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens in Alexandria. Mrs. Gordon died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. GOSS, Iva B. Funeral services for Iva Busby Goss, 103, will be at 11:30 a.m. today, Nov. 23, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Spain will officiate. Burial will be in Pilley Ceme-tery in Westlake. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Goss died at 5:20 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 1998 in a local hospital. A native of Topsy, Mrs. Goss lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a charter member of First Assembly of God Church and was a Sunday school teacher for more than 50 years. She was a practical nurse. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Kelley of Kinder and Ruth Dupin of Lake Charles; two brothers, Ernest Busby of Moss Bluff and Samuel Busby of Lake Charles; two sisters, Vonie Alston and Lillie Liles, both of Moss Bluff; 16 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and 26 great-great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hillcrest Children's Home, 2325 Malvern Road, P.O. Box 670, Hot Springs, AR 71901. GRADNEY, Nathaniel LCAP 11/19/1998 PORT BARRE -- Funeral services for Nathaniel Gradney, 57, of Port Barre, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Lawrence Laws will officiate. Interment will be in Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mr. Gradney died Friday, Nov. 13, 1998, in the Opelousas hospital. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Nathaniel Gradney Jr. of Lawton, Okla.; one daughter, Michelle Gradney of Lake Charles; three brothers, Hosea Gradney of Lake Charles, Webster Gradney of Baton Rouge and Bobby Gradney of Port Barre; one sister, Mrs. Mattie Rea Gradney of Port Barre; his father, Felton Gradney of Port Barre; his mother, Mrs. Hattie Milton Gradney of Port Barre; and one grandchild. GRADNEY, Rebecca W. LCAP 11/8/1998 BATON ROUGE -- Funeral services for Rebecca Washington Gradney, 85, will be at 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in Gloryland Baptist Church. The Rev. Willie Lindsey will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, with burial in Southern Memorial Gardens under direction of Desselle Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Monday in the funeral home and 6-8 p.m. in the church. Mrs. Gradney died at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 1998, in a Baton Rouge hospital. A native of Plaucheville, she was a retired homemaker. She was a member of the Gloryland Baptist Church Deaconness Board. Survivors include five daughters, Gloria Johnson, Barbara Pitts and Dianne Kately, all of Baton Rouge, Eniva Reid of Lake Charles and Brenda Edwards of Dallas; two sisters, Mrs. Roberta Johnson of Baton Rouge and Mrs. Lillie Hamby of Detroit; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. GRANGER, Vohrance LCAP 11/3/1998 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Vohrance ''Shu-B'' Granger, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, in Hixson Funeral Home in Moss Bluff. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Eunice. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Granger died Monday, Nov. 2, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Mamou, he had lived in the Moss Bluff area for 23 years. He was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church, of the Knights of Columbus, and a 4th Degree Knight Assembley 0320, Msgr. Cramer's Assembley. He was a member of the American Legion in Westlake and the Cajun Music Association. Survivors include his wife, Odelise Granger of Lake Charles; two sons, John Feryl Granger of Winnfield and Scott Simpson Granger of Moss Bluff; two stepsons, Clifton and Archie Fruge, both of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Betty Fay Blaine of Moss Bluff; two stepdaughters, Madeline Phipps of Jacksonville, Fla. and Florence Guillory of Richard; one brother, Huey Granger of Mamou; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. GUILLORY, Lena LCAP 11/24/1998 KINDER -- Funeral services for Lena Guillory, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, in St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Msgr. James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation at the funeral home begins at 2 p.m. today and includes a 7 p.m. rosary. Mrs. Guillory died at Monday, Nov. 23, 1998, in her residence. Born in Elton, she was a Kinder resident most of her life and was a member of the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors are one son, Tillman Guillory of Kinder; one daughter, Sylvia Guillory Edwards of Casa Grande, Ariz.; one brother, Isaac Langley of Moss Bluff; 11 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. GUILLOTTE, Eustice LCAP 11/28/1998 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Mr. Eustice Guillotte, 87, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, from St. Theodore Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Welsh Catholic Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. Scripture Service and 8 a.m.-noon Sunday. Mr. Guillotte died at 1:05 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, 1998, in a Beaumont, Texas, hospital. A native of the Hathaway/Jennings area and a resident of the Lake Charles area for many years, he was a retired millwright in the local construction industry. Mr. Guillotte was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church. Survivors are his wife, Nettie Lee Guillotte; one son, Curtis Wayne Guillotte of Westlake; two daughters, Norma Lee Hutsell of Monroe and Judy Earline Brown of Silsbee, Texas; one stepson, Felix Croker of Vinton; one stepdaughter, Joanne Terry of Vienna, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and seven stepgreat-grandchildren. GUY, Rozelia B., Mrs. LCAP 11/3/1998 KINDER -- Funeral services for Mrs. Rozelia Botley Guy, 83, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the Mount Zion Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Botley Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder. Mrs. Guy died at 7:05 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998, in the Sulphur hospital. GUY, Rozelia B., Mrs. 11/2/1998 Funeral arra Mrs. Rozelia Botley Guy, 83, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 7:05 a.m. Sunday in local hospital. HALL,Thomas C., Mrs. LCAP 11/30/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas Cooney (Eunice Perkins) Hall, 77, of Austin, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, in Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd at Windsor and Exposition in Austin under the direction of Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home of Austin. Interment will be in Orange Grove Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the church. Mrs. Hall died Saturday, Nov. 28, 1998. A native of Leesville, she spent much of her childhood in Sulphur. She attended Newcomb College in New Orleans and the University of Texas in Austin from which she graduated in 1942. She later resided in Lake Charles. She had lived in Austin for the past 11 years. She was an Episcopalian. Survivors include two sons, Philip Hall of League City, Texas, and Thomas Hall of Austin; two daughters, Catherine Hall of Washington, D.C., and Susan Hall Power of Austin; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to El Buen Samaritano, 1919 S. 1st St., Austin, TX 78704 or Church of the Good Shepherd, 715 Kirkman St., Lake Charles, LA 70601. HANNUM, Frank H. LCAP 11/30/1998 Funeral services for Frank H. Hannum, 97, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, in the First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Hannum died Saturday, Nov. 28, 1998, in Lake Charles. A native of Hardwicke, Mass., he had lived in Lake Charles since 1934. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He was a business agent for the Carpenter's Local 953 from 1940 to 1944. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 238 and a past member of the Oddfellows. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn B. Hannum; one son, Everett W. Hannum of Lake Charles; three daughters, Mildred A. Hebert of Deer Park, Texas, Rita G. Franks of Pasadena, Texas, and Rena D. LeJuene of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. HARDEE, Harry A. LCAP 11/28/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Harry Anthony Hardee, 51, will be at 4 p.m. today, Nov. 28, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Mr. Hardee died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998, in Lake Charles. HARRIS, Cleveland LCAP 11/7/1998 VIDRINE -- Funeral services for Cleveland Harris, 62, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in St. Luke Baptist Church. Burial will be in St. Luke Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Harris died at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998, in a Mamou care facility. HARRIS, Cleveland LCAP 11/6/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Cleveland Harris, 62, of Vidrine, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a Mamou care center. HART, Ruby Coats Shields LCAP 11/24/1998 Funeral services for Ruby Coats Shields Hart, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Hixson Chapel. The Rev. Steven Spurlock will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. today. Mrs. Hart died Monday, Nov. 23, 1998, in Houston. Born in Oakdale, she was a Lake Charles resident for 50 years before she moved to Houston. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Junior League of Lake Charles. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Les (Marilyn Shields) Ludlow of Houston and Shiela Shields MacArthur of Slidell; and two grandchildren. HASHAW, Luther W. LCAP 11/21/1998 VINTON -- Funeral services for Luther William Hashaw, 77, will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Mr. Hashaw died Friday, Nov. 20, 1998, in Sulphur. HAYES, Mark LCAP 11/12/1998 WELSH -- Funeral services for Mark Hayes, 43, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Ray Shawa will officiate. Burial will be in Pinehill Cemetery in Iowa, La. under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Friday in the church. Mr. Hayes died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A lifelong resident of Fenton, he graduated from McNeese with a degree in agriculture business. He was a rice and soybean farmer in Jeff Davis Parish. He was a member and past board member of Farm Bureau and a board member of the Southwest District Livestock Show. He was a Louisiana State Fair Swine Committee member and a member of the American Rice Growers. He was an honorary Future Farmers of America Chapter farmer. He was a member of Woodlawn Baptist church and the Lacassine Backers Club. Survivors include his wife, Lisa J. Hayes; one son, Cody William Hayes of Fenton; two daughters, Jodi Hayes Oliver and Lori Beth Hayes, both of Fenton; one brother, Terry Hayes of Fenton; one sister, Hollis Kay Hassien of Carlyss; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Hayes of Fenton. Memorials may be made to the Southwest District Livestock Show Inc. Scholarship Fund, 7101 Gulf Hwy., Lake Charles, La. 70607, the family said. HAYES, Cecil O. LCAP 11/29/1998 CROWLEY -- Funeral services for Cecil O. Hayes, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, in Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home. The Rev. Glen Foreman will officiate. Burial will be in Indian Bayou Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Hayes died at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 1998, in his Crowley residence. He served with the U.S. Air Force during World War II and the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Marguerite Hollier Hayes; two sons, Simon Hayes and Cecil Hayes Jr., both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Rebecca Hayes of Lake Charles; one brother, Warren Hayes of Crowley; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. HAYES, Jennifer E. LCAP 11/4/1998 LAFAYETTE -- Funeral services for Jennifer Elise Hayes, 4, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, from St. Pius X Catholic Church. Monsignor Richard von phul Mouton will officiate. Burial will be in Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Martin and Castille Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today; visitation will be before the Mass on Thursday. She died Monday, Nov. 2, 1998, in a New Orleans hospital. Survivors include her parents, Niel and Tina Quebodeaux Hayes; two brothers, Jason Hayes and Jerad Hayes; her maternal grandparents, Wilfred and Bertha Quebodeaux; her paternal grandmother, Ida Hayes; and her maternal great-grandmother, Mary Fontenot. HAYMOND, Gertie LCAP 11/10/1998 ANACOCO -- Funeral services for Gertie Haymond, 82, will be at 3 p.m. today, Nov. 10, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. She died Sunday, Nov. 8, 1998, in Leesville. HEARD, Kathleen T.LCAP 11/22/1998 DRY CREEK -- Funeral services for Kathleen T. Heard, 60, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, in Dry Creek Baptist Church. Burial will be in Dry Creek Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mrs. Heard died at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. HEBERT, Charles F. , Mrs. LCAP 11/7/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Charles F. (Alida Desselle) Hebert, 83, of Cameron, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Hebert died at 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 1998, in a Cameron hospital. A native of Pointe Coupee Parish, she had lived in Cameron since 1936. She graduated from Louisiana State Normal College, now Northwestern State University. She worked as a teacher. She was active in community organizations and charities. She was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; one son, Charles T. Hebert of Cameron; one daughter, Judith Hebert Cagle of Woodville, Texas; one sister, Betty Desselle Patterson of Baton Rouge; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. HEBERT, Robert Sr. LCAP 11/28/1998 KINDER -- Funeral services for Robert Hebert Sr., 67, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 28, in Rush Funeral Home. The Rev. A.A. Haymon will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. Mr. Hebert died at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998, in his residence. A lifelong resident of Oberlin, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He also served in the Merchant Marine for four years and was a tugboat captain for 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Sue Hebert; two sons, Robert "Jr." Hebert Jr. of Forest Hill and Shannon Dane Hebert of Oberlin; four daughters, Donna LeJeune of Oakdale, Tammy Ritsch of Dallas, Gayle Hollier of Durual and Roberta Courville of Kinder; one brother, Charles Ray Hebert of Oberlin; one stepbrother; one sister, Lora Carpenter of Ragley; three step-sisters; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. HEBERT, Martin LCAP 11/11/1998 WELSH -- Funeral services for Martin "Elbert" Hebert, 88, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 11, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Charlotte Brent will officiate. Burial will be in Hayes Cemetery in Hayes. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Hebert died Monday, Nov. 9, 1998, in a Welsh care center. He was a lifelong resident of the Bell City area, a member of the Methodist Church and a retired farmer in the Bell City and Hayes areas. Survivors include one sister, Irma Derouen of Hayes. HENRY, Orbritt J. LCAP 11/13/1998 Funeral services for Orbritt J. "Frosty" Henry, 82, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Clyde Dowden will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mr. Henry died at 11:50 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Oakdale, he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 22 years. He was a shop foreman for Elizabeth Motor Co. in Elizabeth and owned and operated a service station and grocery. Survivors include his wife, Oma Lee Legg Henry of Lake Charles; one son, Bill R. Henry of Lake Charles; one daughter, Barbara H. Price of Lake Charles; one brother, Rubin "Curley" Henry of Oberlin; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. HILL, Charles B. Sr. LCAP 11/29/1998 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Charles B. Hill Sr., 101, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 29, in Snider Funeral Home. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. He died Saturday, Nov. 28, 1998, in the DeQuincy hospital. HILLMAN, Harold LCAP 11/24/1998 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Harold Hillman of Leesville will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Monday in Houston. HILLMAN, Harold LCAP 11/25/1998 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Harold Hillman, 84, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 25, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Castor Cemetery. Mr. Hillman died Monday, Nov. 23, 1998, in Houston. HOGAN, Mike , Mrs. LCAP 11/28/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Mike (Minnie Mae) Hogan, 79, will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday; 2-10 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Hogan died at 9:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998, in her residence. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a descendant of Lake Charles pioneer John Jacob Ryan. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters, VFW Auxiliary and Fraternal Order of Police Women's Auxiliary. She was 1996 Volunteer of the Year of the Ladies' Auxiliary of W.O. Moss Regional Hospital and served on the board of the Council on Aging. Survivors include two daughters, Marian Batchelor and Victoria "Vickie" Hogan of Lake Charles; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Calcasieu Women's Shelter, the family said. HOLLAND, James W. LCAP 11/18/1998 Funeral services for James Willard Holland, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Holland died Monday, Nov. 16, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Grand Lake, he was a member of the Protestant faith. Survivors include his wife, Lydia Holland of Lake Charles; three sons, Arvin Holland of Texas City, Texas, and Marvin and Dean Holland, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Brenda Voisine of League City, Texas; five sisters, Alice Reynolds of Columbus, Miss., and Vera Britt, Violet Walding, Ethel LeBleu and Ray Spalding, all of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. HOLLEYMAN, Esta R.,Mrs. LCAP 11/3/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Esta Rae Holleyman, 81, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local care center. HOLLEYMAN, Esta Rae , Mrs. LCAP 11/4/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Esta Rae Holleyman, 83, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 4, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. David Whitlock will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Holleyman died Monday, Nov. 2, 1998, in a local care facility. A native of Joyce, she had lived in the Lake Charles area since 1940, coming from Texas. She had been a member of First Baptist Church since the 1940s. She was a Sunday school teacher and a summer resident of Ouray, Colo. Survivors include one son, Robert Walker Holleyman II of Washington D.C.; one daughter, Mrs. Wendell (Nancy Ruth) Fontenot of Sugarland, Texas; and two grandchildren. HOLLIDAY, Dorothy J. LCAP 11/8/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Dorothy J. Holliday, 69, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine. Mrs. Holliday died at 6:35 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. HOLLIDAY, Janie B. LCAP 11/16/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Janie B. Holliday, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery. Mrs. Holliday died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. HORACE, Ida LCAP 11/1/1998 Funeral arrangements for Ida Horace, 83, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Saturday in her residence. HORACE, Ida Mae LCAP 11/4/1998 Funeral services for Ida Mae Horace, 83, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. R.L. Garner will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Horace died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998, in her residence. A native of Abbeville, she lived in Lake Charles for 35 years. She was a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include three sisters, Mazzie Necessary of Abbeville, Peggy Lee of Port St. Joel, Fla., and Bessie Johnson of Lake Charles. HUCKABY, William W. LCAP 11/19/1998 KIPLING -- Funeral services for William Wayne Huckaby, 48, of Dry Creek will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial will be in Dry Creek Cemetery in Dry Creek under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mr. Huckaby died at 10:47 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. HULLS, Daisy LCAP 11/19/1998 RUSTON -- Graveside services for Daisy Hulls, 92, of Sulphur, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, in Saints' Rest Cemetery. The Rev. Fulton McGraw will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today in the home of Mrs. Alice H. Andreyk, 508 Custer St. in Sulphur. Mrs. Hulls died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1998, in Sulphur. Born near Hilly, she was a resident in Newellton for more than 40 years before moving to Sulphur. Survivors include two daughters, Alice Andreyk of Sulphur and Mrs. Jim (Johanna) Huggans of Orange, Texas; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Sulphur, the family said. HUNGERFORD, Stanley LCAP 11/8/1998 Funeral services for Stanley Hungerford, 74, of Ragley, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Barrett will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Hungerford died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998, in his residence. A native of Gueydan, he lived most of his life adult life in Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Gueydan High School and attended USL. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War He was the former owner of Southwest Restaurant Supplies. He was a former member of Lake Charles Bible Church and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Longville. Survivors include his wife, Melba Carol Savoie Hungerford; two sons, John Hungerford of Wichita, Kan., and Timothy James Hungerford of Lake Charles; two daughters, Joyce Marie Hungerford of Lake Charles and Carla Comeaux of Birmingham, Ala.; one brother, Niel Hungerford of Moss Bluff; his mother, Levenia Guillory Hungerford of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. HUNGERFORD, Patricia LCAP 11/6/1998 KINDER -- Funeral services for Patricia Hungerford, 44, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. The Rev. Austin Parks will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oak Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. She died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998, in San Mateo, Calif. Survivors include one son, Jeson Hungerford of Lake Charles; one daughter, Jessica Foret of Lake Charles; one sister, Belinda Louviere of Lake Charles; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman (Mary) Langley of Kinder; her stepfather, Vincint Savoy of Lake Charles; her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Lorine Langley of Kinder; and her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Arabie of Ragley. HUSSAIN, Sakoran LCAP 11/11/1998 Funeral services for Sakoran Hussain, 69, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 11, in Combre Funeral Home. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from noon. Mr. Hussain died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Guiana, he lived in Lake Charles. Survivors include, five sons, Adham Hussain of New Orleans, Alli Hussain of Oberlin and Kashim Hussain, Hamad Hussain and Mohamed Hussain, all of Lake Charles; four daughters, Bebi Maizoon Rahim of Moss Bluff, Bebi Saleema Dastajir of Lake Charles and Nazmoon Sattaur and Nariman Singh, both of New York; and 19 grandchildren. INGRAM, Johnnie, Mrs. LCAP 11/1/1998 Graveside services for Mrs. Johnnie Ingram, 82, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, in Northside Cemetery in Huntsville , Ala., with local arrangements under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Mrs. Ingram died at 3:27 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 1998, in a local hospital. INGRAM, Helen LCAP 11/18/1998 CROSSETT, Ark. -- Funeral services for Helen Ingram, 77, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 18, in South Main Baptist Church. Burial will be in McArthur Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett. Mrs. Ingram died Monday, Nov. 16, 1998, in an Ashley County, Ark., hospital. ISRAEL, Kirby LCAP 11/24/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Kirby Israel, 83, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Monday. JACKSON, Jerome Jr. LCAP 11/27/1998 WELSH -- Funeral services for Jerome "Short Dog" Jackson Jr., 18, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, in New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Aaron Williams will officiate. Burial will be in East Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. A wake will be held at 5 p.m. today, Nov. 27, at the church. Mr. Jackson died Tuesday, Nov. 17, in a car-train accident in Welsh. He was a native and life-long resident of Welsh, a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. He attended Welsh High School and was enrolled at Louisiana Medical College. He was employed as a nurse's assistant and was a certified CPR technician. Survivors include three sisters, Ann Marie, Jane Irish, Sandirish Jackson; four brothers, John Dwayne, Edwin, Jonathan Sid, Eric D. Jackson,; his father Jerome Jackson Sr. and his mother Rachel Lewis Jackson, all of Welsh; his grandparents, Nicholas Jackson of Orange, Texas, Lucille Jackson of Welsh, and Wilbert C. Lewis of Jennings; his great-grandparents George White and Beanna Lewis, both of Jennings. JACKSON, Othaniel LCAP 11/4/1998 Funeral arrangements for Othaniel "Oneal" Jackson, 57, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. JACKSON, Arthur L. LCAP 11/6/1998 Funeral services for Arthur L. Jackson, 58, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. The Rev. Freddie G. Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Saturay in the church. Mr. Jackson died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998, in the Crowley hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, a Navy veteran and a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, where he worked with Sunday School Class No. 7 and was a janitor for 10 years. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Jackson of Rayne; one son, Arthur Lee Jackson Jr. of Lake Charles; one daughter, Denise Jackson of Lake Charles; three brothers, Henry H. Jackson of Lake Charles, Clarence Oliver Jackson Jr. of Texas City, Texas, and Claude Alton Jackson of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Margaret Maxine Crowe of Dianna, Texas, and Easter Juanita Troullier of New Orleans; and 10 grandchildren. JACKSON, Arthur LCAP 11/4/1998 Funeral arrangements for Arthur Jackson, 58, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in the Crowley hospital. JACKSON, Jerome Jr. LCAP 11/18/1998 WELSH -- Funeral arrangements for Jerone Jackson Jr., 18, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Tuesday in the Jennings hospital following a car-train accident. JACKSON, Othaniel LCAP 11/6/1998 Funeral services for Othaniel ''Oneal'' Jackson, 57, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in Evergreen Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert E. Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Jackson died Monday, Nov. 2, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a graduate of Kinder High School and attended McNeese and Southern universities. He was an Army veteran and served as a missile specialist in the Vietnam War. He was a published lyricist. Survivors include his wife, Jenifer Jackson; two sons, Damon and Darin Pitre, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Tonie Renee Pete and Daphne Pitre, both of Lake Charles; three brothers, Jerome Predium, Donald Jackson and Arnold Jackson, all of New Orleans; and his mother, Della Predium of New Orleans. JAMES, Dorothy F. LCAP 11/7/1998 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Dorothy Fay James, 69, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Eddie Clement will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today. Mrs. James died at 12:20 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 1998, in the DeQuincy hospital. Survivors include her husband, Charles R. James; two sons, Bruce and Hugh James, both of DeQuincy; two daughters, Vicki Kroger of DeQuincy and Elizabeth Castresana of Macon, Ga.; one sister, Lorraine Broussard of Vidor, Texas; and six grandchildren. JENKINS, Ola Mae LCAP 11/20/1998 WELSH -- Funeral arrangements for Ola Mae Jenkins, 65, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a Welsh care center. JENKINS, Ola Mae Sr. LCAP 11/24/1998 Mrs. Richard "Ola Mae" Jenkins Sr., 65, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at King's Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Eastridge Cemetery in Welsh. Visitation begins at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Jenkins died at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1998, in a Welsh nursing home. JOHNSON, Madora H., Mrs. LCAP 11/20/1998 CHICAGO -- Funeral services for Mrs. Madora Hartman Johnson, 81, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, from the Holy Angels Catholic Church. She died Saturday, Nov. 14, 1998, in her residence. JOHNSON, William T. LCAP 11/3/1998 VINTON -- Funeral services for William Theodore Johnson, 68, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Doyle Cemetery in Starks. Mr. Johnson died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998, in Sulphur. JOHNSON, Elmer F. LCAP 11/6/1998 GLENMORA -- Funeral services for Elmer Floyd Johnson, 71, will be at noon Saturday, Nov. 7, in Glenmora First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Johnson died on Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. JONES, Hazel Lorraine LCAP 11/24/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel Lorraine Jones, 86, of Lake Charles will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Linda Hopkins, Howard Holton and Terry Sisneros will officiate. Burial will be in Orange Grove Cemetery. Visitation begins at 11 a.m. today. Mrs. Jones died at 3:20 a.m. Monday. Nov. 23, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Saron, Texas, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a cook for Prien Lake Elementary School, worked for the Sitters Club and was a commissioner at voting polls. Survivors are one son, Ed Jones of Lake Charles; one daughter, Sally Taylor of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. JONES, Clement Jr. LCAP 11/7/1998 Funeral arrangements for Clement Jones Jr., 80, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. JONES, Clement Sr. LCAP 11/9/1998 Funeral services for Clement Jones Sr., 80, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Raymond A.M. Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mr. Jones died Friday, Nov. 6, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Mallet, he lived in Lake Charles for 65 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Charles Jones of Port Arthur, Texas, and Ronald Glenn Jones and Robert Lynn Lewis, both of Lacassine; two daughters, Bonnie Yvonne Jones of Lake Charles and Melba Minix of Lacassine; one sister, Regina Jones Villery of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. JONES, Sarah E, .Mrs. LCAP 11/15/1998 WINNSBORO -- Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah E. Jones, 65, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16 in Oak Grove Baptist Church. The Revs. David Rumsey and Earl Williams will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Jones died Friday, Nov. 13, 1998, in a Monroe hospital. A resident of Winnsboro, she was a homemaker and a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Survivors include her husband, Connie L. Jones; three sons, Steve Jones of Natchez, Miss., Charles Jones of Ashville, Ala., and Michael Jones of West Monroe; five daughters, Barbara Petty of Natchez, Miss., Connie Richardson of Kinsley, Kan., Catherine Estis of Rayville, Joyce Jones of West Monroe, and Kimberly Jones of Winnsboro; three brothers, Homer McMichael of Vidalia, William McMichael III of Ferriday, and William McMichael Jr. of Baytown, Texas; four sisters, Orra Kleiman of Gonzales, Clara Cole of Lake Charles, Ada Deweese of Tallulah, and Beatrice Barfield of Ferriday; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. KILLMAN, John B. LCAP 11/4/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for John B. Killman, 70, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. He died Sunday in Luling. KILMAN, John B. Jr. LCAP 11/6/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for John Burton "J.B." Kilman Jr., 73, of Luling, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 5, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Mr. Kilman died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998, in the Luling hospital. LAFANETTE, Dice, Mrs. LCAP 11/29/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Dice "Nanny" Lafanette will be announced by James Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. LAFEDGE, Roy LCAP 11/23/1998 Funeral arrangements for Roy Lafedge, 79, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. LAFLEUR infant LCAP 11/3/1998 JENNINGS -- Graveside services for Mary Elizabeth LaFleur, infant daughter of Joseph K. and Lynnetta Daigle LaFleur, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 3, in Pine Island Cemetery. Arrangements are by Miguez Funeral Home. The infant died at 6:03 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998, in the Crowley hospital. LAFLEUR, Eula M. LCAP 11/7/1998 ELTON -- Funeral services for Eula Mae LaFleur, 71, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 17, from St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Marshall Boulet will officiate. Burial will be in Old St. Paul Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. A rosary was said Monday evening. Mrs. LaFleur died Sunday, Nov. 15, 1998, in her residence. A native of Elton, she was a member of the Altar Society, the American Legion and the choir. Survivors include her husband, William "Yum" LaFleur; one son, Donald LaFleur of Elton; three daughters, Edith Juka and Cynthia Chevallier, both of Elton, and Brenda Myers of Jennings; two brothers, Earl LaFleur of Basile and Paul LaFleur of New Iberia; three sisters, Rose Fontenot of Soileau and Leola Johnson and Dorothy Sanders, both of Basile; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. LAFLEUR, Merzie M., Mrs. LCAP 11/6/1998 OBERLIN -- Funeral services for Mrs. Mermie Molitor LaFleur, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in Oberlin Baptist Church. The Rev. Sidney Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Sonnier Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. LaFleur died at 7:33 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. A lifelong resident of the Oberlin and Soileau area, she was a foster mother to more than 70 children. Survivors include her husband, Mike LaFleur of Soileau; two daughters, Mrs. Roger (Barbara) Maxey and Mrs. James (Sharon) Grundy, both of Oberlin; one brother, Wilford Molitor of Oberlin; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. LAFOSSE, Robert L. LCAP 11/7/1998 MORSE -- Funeral services for Robert Louis "Robbie" Lafosse, 34, of Gueydan, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, from Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will be in Istre Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Lafosse died at 11:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998, as the result of an automobile accident. LANDRY, Robert LCAP 11/10/1998 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Robert Landry, 49, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 10, in The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. The Revs. Carolyn Volentine and David Hennigan will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-noon in the funeral home, and from 1 p.m. in the church. Mr. Landry died Sunday, Nov. 8, 1998, in DeQuincy. Anative of DeQuincy, he graduated from DeQuincy High School in 1967 and Northwestern State University. He taught at Marion High School in Lake Charles, was basketball coach and taught seventh- and eighth-grade science at Starks High School and coached high school basketball until 1979 when he became assistant football and head track coach at DeQuincy High School for seven years. He returned to Starks High School as assistant principal for five years. He was assistant principal at DeQuincy Middle School. He became principal of DeQuincy Middle School in 1997. He was a member of DeQuincy City Council and a member of the DeQuincy Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Judy Landry; one daughter, Donna Robertson of DeQuincy; and one grandchild. LANGLEY, Maulee M. LCAP 11/8/1998 Funeral services for Maulee M. Langley, 87, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Andy Buckley will officiate. Burial will be in Alexander Cemetery in Alexander, Texas. Visitation is from noon Monday. A native of Alexander, she had lived in Lake Charles for the past three years after living many years in Ft. Worth, Texas. She was a member of Ridglea W. Baptist Church in Ft. Worth. Survivors include one niece, Patsy Luttrell of Ragley. LANGSTON, Glenn H. LCAP 11/7/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Glenn H. Langston, 75, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 9:45 p.m. Sunday in the Jennings hospital. LANGSTON, Glenn H. LCAP 11/18/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Glenn H. Langston, 75, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 18, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Langston died at 9:54 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. LEACH, Leola LCAP 11/23/1998 Funeral arrangements for Leola Leach, 73, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. LEACH, Leola M. LCAP 11/27/1998 Funeral services for Leola Motte Leach, 73, will be at 8 p.m. today, Nov. 27, in Messiah Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert Owens will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home, with dismissal at 10 a.m. Saturday. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Leach died Sunday, Nov. 22, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Washington, she had lived in Lake Charles for 46 years. She was a Choir and Mission member at Messiah Baptist Church. Survivors include six brothers, Eddie and Isaac Martin, both of Opelousas, Lionel Motte of Lake Charles, and Clayton Motte, Leo Paul Motte and Barry Motte, all of Houston; and five sisters, Anita Guillory, Mary Isabel Lastrapes and Jackie Autrey, all of Houston, and Ruth Simien and Joyce Johnson, both of Lake Charles. LEBLANC, Anthony L. LCAP 11/12/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Anthony Lee "Tony" LeBlanc, 43, of Jennings-Hathaway, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. The Rev. Ed McNally will officiate. Visitation is 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. LeBlanc died at 3:52 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1998, as a result of an automobile accident. A native of Jennings, he was a former resident of Lake Charles. He was employed as a carpenter. Survivors include one brother, Gary James LeBlanc of Lake Charles; and two sisters, Mrs. Clifton (Lorraine) Nielson and Mrs. Geraldine Bruney, both of Hathaway. LEBLANC, Brenda S.B. LCAP 11/1/1998 LABADIEVILLE --Funeral services for Brenda S. Book LeBlanc, 34, were at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, from St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. Burial was in St. Philomena Cemetery under the direction of Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux. Visitation was in Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. She died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998. A native of Westlake, she was a resident of Napoleonville. Survivors include her husband, Michael LeBlanc; one son, Carl LeBlanc; three brothers, Bryan Book, Byrel Book and Barney Book Jr.; one stepbrother, Michael Frantz; one stepsister, Denise Frantz; her mother and stepfather, Mary Sue and Lowell Frantz. LEBLANC, Anthony LCAP 11/11/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Anthony LeBlanc, 43, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in the Crowley hospital. LEBLANC, Jesse, Mrs. LCAP 11/28/1998 LACASSINE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Jesse (Patsy Ruth) LeBlanc, 68, of Iowa will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 28, from St. John Catholic Church. The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in South Crowley Cemetery in Crowley under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. LeBlanc died at 1:42 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998, in a local hospital. She was a native of Crowley, a graduate of Crowley High School and had lived in Iowa since 1969. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church in Iowa, a member of Catholic Daughters and was the leader of a church prayer group. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Debbie Lynn Smith of Plaquemine and Linda Ann LeBlanc of Clairemont, Calif.; three sons, Larry W. LeBlanc of Iowa, Bradley Michael LeBlanc of Lake Charles and Steven LeBlanc of Moss Bluff; and six grandchildren. LITTLE, Beulah M.LCAP 11/22/1998 HACKBERRY -- Funeral services for Beulah Mae Little, 81, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, in Hixson Funeral Home in Sulphur. The Rev. Leon Boggs will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Little died Saturday, Nov. 21, 1998, in Lake Charles. A native of Gueydan, she lived most of her life in Hackberry. She was a member of Hackberry United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Sam Little; three sons, Ernie Little, Lawrence "Butch" Little and Johnny Little, all of Hackberry; two daughters, Jane Wright of Hackberry and Judy Bowman of Crockett, Texas; three brothers, Jim Welch and Herman Welch, both of Sulphur, and Dick Welch of Edgerly; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. LOCKHART, Robert F. LCAP 11/3/1998 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Robert Franklin Lockhart, 51, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. The Rev. Gary Evers will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Lockhart died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998, at his residence. A native of Lafayette, he had lived in the Moss Bluff area for 31 years. He owned and operatred RJ's Grocery in Topsy for 10 years. He was a member of Glad Tidings Church and the VFW post in Topsy. Survivors include his wife, Jean Lockhart of Topsy; thress sons, Mark Lockhart of Moss Bluff and Carl and Chad Lockhart, both of Topsy; one daughter, Tina Cormier of Topsy; and four grandchildren. LOPEZ, Edna LCAP 11/7/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Edna Lopez, 79, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 4:15 p.m. Monday in her residence. LOPEZ, Edna LCAP 11/18/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Edna Lopez, 79, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 18, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Mrs. Lopez died at 4:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 1998, in her residence. LORMAND, Mary LCAP 11/25/1998 KINDER -- Funeral services for Mary "Dolly" Lormand, 83, were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, in the Indian Village Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Terry Bushnell officiated. Burial was in Indian Village Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral home of Kinder. Mrs. Lormand died Sunday, Nov. 22, 1998, in the Kinder hospital. A lifelong resident of the Evangeline and Kinder area, she was a minister's wife for 35 years. Survivors include two sons, the Rev. Wade Lormand and Edgar Lormand, both of Kinder; two daughters, Mrs. Pierre L. (Shirley) Nevils of Indian Village and Mrs. Pete (Glenda) Baldwin of Austin, Texas; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. LYONS, Edith G.LCAP 11/22/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Edith G. Lyons, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, in Hixson Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Mrs. Lyons died Friday, Nov. 20, 1998, in Sulphur. LYONS, Edith G. LCAP 11/21/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Edith G. Lyons, 84, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Friday in Sulphur. MACK, Dana LCAP 11/10/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Dana Mack, 46, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in Jennings United Methodist Church. The Rev. Dick Scott-Welch will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. today in the funeral home, and from 10 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mr. Mack died at 6:25 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 1998, in his residence. A native of Jennings, he was a former resident of Lafayette. He graduated from Jennings High School in 1970, and was a graduate of the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He was chief financial officer for The Bank-Jennings. He was a member of the Jennings United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Lions Club and the Jennings Golf and Country Club. Survivors include his wife, Medley Breaux Mack; three sons, Michael, Bryan and Steven Mack, all of Jennings; one daughter, Lindsay Mack of Jennings; one brother, James L. "Jimmy" Mack Jr. of Baton Rouge; one sister, Mrs. Virginia Gail "Ginny" Shelton of St. Augustine, Fla.; and his mother, Mrs. Carol Duhon Mack of Jennings. MAJORS, John LCAP 11/29/1998 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for John Majors, 60, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Friday in his residence. MANUEL, Edwina LCAP 11/26/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Edwina Manuel, 53, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a North Carolina hospital. MANUEL, Edwina C. LCAP 11/27/1998 TURKEY CREEK -- Funeral services for Edwina "Goobie" Chapelle Manuel, 53, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, in Turkey Creek Church of Christ. Burial will be in Turkey Creek Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Manuel died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998, in a North Carolina hospital. MANUEL, Gladys G. LCAP 11/14/1998 OBERLIN -- Funeral services for Gladys G. Manuel, 77 will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 14, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. The Rev. Jude Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be Oberlin Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Manuel died Thursday, Nov. 12, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. A native of Church Point, she was a resident of Oberlin for most of her life. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Leon Manuel of Oberlin, Kermit Manuel of Kinder and Roger Manuel of Winnie, Texas; three daughters, Gleta Chaumont of Oberlin, Marsha Adams of Coleman, Texas, and Mary Ann Manuel of Alexandria; one sister, Zoe Ryder of Oberlin; 23 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren. MARCANTEL, HigneyLCAP 11/22/1998 KINDER -- Funeral services for Higney Marcantel, 63, of Elton will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 22, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Marshall Boulet will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery. Visitation is until time of service. Mr. Marcantel died Thursday, Nov. 19, 1998, in his residence. Survivors include his mother, Elda Marcantel of Kinder; five sons, Rickey Marcantel and Bryan Marcantel, both of Kinder, and Greg Marcantel, Gary Marcantel and Michael Marcantel, all of Elton; two daughters, Clara Fontenot of Kinder and Missy Marcantel of Basile; two brothers, Elvin Marcantel and Jerry Marcantel, both of Kinder; one sister, Bobbie Gilbert of Houston; and nine grandchildren. MARKS, Paul L., Dr. LCAP 11/4/1998 ST. FRANCISVILLE -- Graveside services for Dr. Paul L. Marks, 84, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at Grace Episcopal Church. The Rev. Fred Fenton will officiate. Arrangments are by Rabenhorst Funeral Home of Baton Rouge. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. today, at St. James Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge. Dr. Marks died at 8:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 1998, in his home in Baton Rouge. A native of New Orleans, he graduated from Tulane University Medical School. As an Army major in World War II, he practiced ophthalmology and was awarded the European Theater of Operation Certificate of Merit. He founded the Eye Medical Center in Baton Rouge in 1946 and practiced ophthalmology for 50 years. He was chief of staff of Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. He was a founder and first president of the Louisiana Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Society, and also president of the Louisiana-Mississippi EENT Society. In 1969, the American Academy of Ophthalmology presented him with its Honor Award. He was the state consultant in ophthalmology for Louisiana Rehabilitation Services and received the Governor's Award for service. Survivors include his wife, Mary Highfill Marks; three sons, Paul Marks Jr. of Baton Rouge, Marion Kahn Marks of Shreveport and Peter Joseph Marks of Houston; one stepson, Gardner Lee Nottingham of Marietta, Ga.; one sister, Ruth Marks Shushan of New Orleans; four grandsons; and three stepgrandchildren. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, St. James Episcopal Church or the Hospice Foundation of Greater Baton Rouge. MARSHALL, Alfred J. Marshall LCAP 11/24/1998 RAYMOND -- Funeral services for Alfred J. Marshall, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, in Raymond United Methodist Church. The Revs. Tom Beeler and Heaton Crammer will officiate. Burial will be in Raymond Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today at the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Mr. Marshall died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 1998, at his residence. A lifelong resident of the Jennings-Hathaway area, he was a Jennings High graduate, attended Texas A&M and was a retired rice and soybean farmer. He served on the Jeff David Police Jury from 1950-64. He was Sunday School superintendent, lay leader and United Methodist Men's Club president at Raymond United Methodist Church. A lifetime member and past vice president of the Farm Bureau, he was an honorary chapter farmer of FFA. He also was a board member of the Federal Land Bank, Roanoke Rice Co-op and Jeff Davis Electric Co-op. Survivors are his wife, Sally Jester Marshall; one daughter, Lindy King of Jacksonville, Fla.; two sons, Donald Marshall of Ferriday and Harvey Marshall of Hathaway; one brother, Frank Robert Marshall of Lafayette; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. MARSHALL, Alfred LCAP 11/23/1998 Jennings -- Funeral arrangements for Alfred Marshall, 88, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday in his residence. MARTIN, A.W. LCAP 11/29/1998 Funeral services for A.W. "Pete" Martin, 82, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Luke Leichty will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Martin died Saturday, Nov. 28, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Pine Bluff, Ark., he lived in Ragley and was a member of Dry Creek Bible Baptist Church. Mr. Martin was a World War II Marine Corps veteran. He was a retired electrician with Continental Carbon and a member of Engineers Local and IBEW 861. He also worked as a Calcasieu Parish sheriff's deputy. Survivors include one son, Larry L. Martin of Ragley; one daughter, Cecile Barrett of Dry Creek; two half brothers, W.C. Lyons Jr. of California and Harley Lyons of Oregon; nine grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. MAY, Helen , Mrs. LCAP 11/21/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Helen May, 68, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 4:44 p.m. Friday in a Lafayette hospital. MAY, Helen GriffinLCAP 11/22/1998 KINDER -- Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Griffin May, 62, will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, in Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. Nathan Wykoff will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will follow in the Kinder Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is at the church from 5 p.m. Tuesday. Mrs. May died at 4:47 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 1998, in a Lafayette hospital. She was a native of Kinder and a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church where she was an usher. Survivors include five sons, Marshall and John Henry May, both of Kinder, Jessie James May and Wilfred May, both of Crosby, Texas, and Robert Earl May of Anauch, Texas; six daughters, Leona May, Gloria Tillis and Margaret Victorian, all of Kinder, Patricia Guillory of Elton, Velma Guillory and Cora Arceneaux, both of Crosby, Texas; two sisters, Doris Clayborn and Edith Moore, both of Kinder; three brothers, Jousha Griffin, of Ames, Texas, Tony Griffin of Crosby, Texas, and Roy Rogers Griffin of Kinder; 41 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. MAZILLY, Sam, Mrs. LCAP 11/7/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Sam (Louise Jordan) Mazilly, 76, will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. The Revs. Mark Holland and Eugene Kohlbecker will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today and 2-10 p.m. Sunday, with a prayer service at 7 p.m., in the funeral home; and from 12:30 p.m. Monday in the church. Mrs. Mazilly died at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998, in her residence. A native of Jackson, Miss., she had lived in Lake Charles for the past 52 years. She was a former employee of the Louisiana State Police in Baton Rouge and retired as a supervisor in the Indentification and Records Division of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office after 24 years of service. Survivors include one daughter, Carlene Mazilly McGarity of Lake Charles; and one sister, Marie Warren of Garland, Texas. MAZILLY, Sam , Mrs. LCAP 11/6/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Sam (Louise Jordan) Mazilly, 76, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Thursday in her residence. MCCARTY, Bernice W., Mrs. LCAP 11/30/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Bernice Watkins McCarty, 70, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. MCCOY, James LCAP 11/26/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for James "Jim" McCoy, 58, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, in Emmanuel Baptist Church in Oakdale. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery in Oakdale under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. He died at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. MCDANIEL, Mrs. Isabelle LCAP 11/12/1998 GUEYDAN -- Funeral services for Mrs. Isabelle McDaniel, 70, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 12, from St. Peter's Catholic Church. The Rev. Grady Estilette will officiate. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Wednesday evening. Mrs. McDaniel died at 12:27 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998, in her residence. A lifelong resident of Gueydan, she was a 1946 graduate of Gueydan High School. She was a clerk for the town of Gueydan and a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Harry G. McDaniel Jr.; three sons, Leonard and Glenn McDaniel, both of Sulphur, and Patrick McDaniel of Houston; one daughter, Cindy Landry of Lafayette; one sister, Mrs. Beuford (Mary) Pego of Sulphur; her mother, Mrs. Agnes Primeaux of Gueydan; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchildren. MCDANIEL, Dorothy LCAP 11/3/1998 PINE PRAIRIE -- Funeral services for Dorothy ''Tincea'' McDaniel, 72, will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 3, in Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. McDaniel died at 3:40 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. MCDANIEL, Gladys LCAP 11/15/1998 GLENMORA -- Funeral services for Gladys McDaniel, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in David Crossing Baptist Church. Burial will be in David Crossing Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. McDaniel died Friday, Nov. 13, 1998, in an Oakdale care center. MCGEHEE, Emory LCAP 11/19/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Emory McGehee, 91, of Basile, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 19, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. The Revs. Dennis Moses and Rod Martin will officiate. Burial will be in Whitaker Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. McGehee died at 9:05 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1998, in the Mamou hospital. A native of Choctaw, Ark., he was a resident of DeRidder for 22 years before moving to Basile two years ago. He was a veteran of the Army, serving in World War II in the artillery. He served in Rhineland, Central Europe and Ardennes and was awarded three Bronze Stars. He was a retired deckhand for Crain Brothers Construction in Grand Chenier. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle McGehee, one son, Jim McGehee of Eunice; one daughter, Jackie Broussard of Pecan Island; two sisters, Zada McGehee and Dorothy Beavers, both of Clinton, Ark.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. MCGOUGH Infant LCAP 11/23/1998 Funeral arrangements for Douglas Adam McGough Jr., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Adam McGough Sr., will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Saturday morning in a local hospital. MCLEOD, Alice LCAP 11/23/1998 VINTON -- Funeral arrangements for Alice McLeod, 56, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in Sulphur. MCLEOD, Alice Faye LCAP 11/24/1998 VINTON -- Funeral services for Alice Faye McLeod, 56, will be at 3 p.m. today, Nov. 24, at Hixson Chapel. Brother Frasier will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation begins at 4 p.m. today. Mrs. McLeod died Sunday, Nov. 22, 1998, in Sulphur. A lifelong Vinton resident, she was a bus aide for the Calcasieu Parish public school system in Vinton. Survivors, all of Vinton, are two daughters, Terri McLeod and Lisa Vincent; one son, Harvey B. McLeod; two sons, Harvey D. Stewart and Joseph M. Stewart; and three grandchildren. MCGOUGH Infant LCAP 11/24/1998 Graveside services for Douglas Adam McGough Jr., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Adam (Misty Pierce) McGough Sr., will be at 3 p.m. today, Nov. 24, at Consolata Cemetery. The Rev. David DeWitt will officiate. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Graveside visitation begins at 1 p.m. The infant died Saturday, Nov. 21, in a local hospital. Other survivors are his maternal grandparents, Gary and Jan Pierce of Lake Charles; paternal grandparents; Joe and Cathy McGough of San Antonio; and great-grandmothers, Elsie Herbert of New Braunfels, Texas, and Mary Behrens of Princeton, Texas. MCLEOD, Alice Faye LCAP 11/26/1998 VINTON - Funeral services for Alice Faye McLeod, 56, were at 3 p.m. Tuesday, November 24, at Hixson Chapel. Brother Frasier officiated. Burial was in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Mrs. McLeod died Sunday, Nov. 22, 1998, in Sulphur. A lifelong Vinton resident, she was a bus aide for the Calcasieu Parish public school system in Vinton. Survivors, all of Vinton, are two daughters, Terri McLeod and Lisa Vincent; one son, Harvey B. McLeod; two brothers, Harvey D. Stewart and Joseph M. Stewart; and three grandchildren. METTZ, Ruth S. LCAP 11/7/1998 BEAUMONT, Texas -- Funeral services for Ruth Stewart Mettz, 78, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 7, from St. Pius X Catholic Church. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. in Prien Memorial Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction of Broussard's Mortuary in Beaumont, Texas. A rosary was said Friday evening. She died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1998, in her residence. A native of Lake Charles, she lived in Beaumont most of her life and in Houston for more than a year. She was a former bookkeeper and owned Coastal Truck and Auto Service in Beaumont. Survivors include two sons, William "Bill" Mettz of Beaumontand Stewart Mettz of Blackfoot, Ind.; two daughters, Sharon Minor of Houston and Connie Jurischk of Wilmington, N.C.; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. MILLER, Effie Mae LCAP 11/8/1998 MILLER, E.C. LCAP 11/13/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for E.C. Miller, 72, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Kilgore Cemetery in Kilgore, Texas. Mr. Miller died Thursday, Nov. 12, 1998, in a local hospital. MILLER, Hudson LCAP 11/3/1998 Funeral services for Hudson "Pookie" Miller, 69, will be at noon Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the Joppa Hall Lodge on Opelousas Street. The Rev. Carl Rigmaiden will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Wednesday in the hall. Mr. Miller died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Iowa, La. Survivors include three brothers, Winfield, Larry Dean and Nathaniel Miller, all of Iowa; four sisters, Mrs. Ruby Charles, Mrs. Virgie Miller, Mrs. Stella Jefferson and Mrs. Katherine Gobert, all of Iowa; and his mother, Mrs. Della Miller of Iowa. MILLER, Watkin, Mrs. LCAP 11/30/1998 GRAND CHENIER -- Funeral services for Mrs. Watkin (Alvenia Marie) Miller, 86, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 30, from St. Eugene Catholic Church. The Rev. Vincent Vadakedath will officiate. Burial will be in St. Eugene Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Sunday evening. Mrs. Miller died Sunday, Nov. 29, in Creole. She was a lifelong resident of Grand Chenier. She was a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church and the Altar Society. She was a member of the Home Demonstration of Grand Chenier. Survivors include her husband; one son, Joseph C. Miller of Grand Chenier; two brothers, Dudley and Adam Swire, both of Grand Chenier; two sisters, Ida Boudreaux and Louise Portie, both of Creole; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. MIXON, Louis LCAP 11/30/1998 Funeral services for Louis George "Bro. Brother" Mixon, 71, will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 30, in Mount Calvary Baptist Church. The Rev. Elmo Garner will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is from noon in the church. Mr. Mixon died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include one daughter, Lynnethaier Stevens of Lake Charles, one brother, Roosevelt Tanner of Mossville; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Coleman and Mrs. Fannie Mae Broussard, both of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. MILLER, Hudson 11/2/1998 IOWA -- Funeral arrangements for Hudson Miller, 69, will, be announced by James Funeral Home. Mr. Miller died Sunday in a Lake Charles hospital. MINZE, Robbie S. LCAP 11/27/1998 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Robbie Smith Minze, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Minze died Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998, in Leesville. MIXON, Louis LCAP 11/26/1998 Funeral arrangements for Louis Mixon will be announced by James Funeral Home. He died Tuesday, Nov. 24, in local hospital. MONCEAUX, Allie Mae , Mrs. LCAP 11/25/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Allie Mae Istre Monceaux, 86, will be announced by Miquez Funeral Home of Jennings. She died at Tuesday in the Jennings hospital. MONCEAUX, Allie Mae LCAP 11/26/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Allie Mae Monceaux, 86, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mermentau Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Monceaux died at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. MORSE, Johnnie L. LCAP 11/10/1998 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Johnnie Linson Morse, 80, of Gueydan, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. The Rev. Bob Bollich will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery with full military rites. Visitation is 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Morse died at 7:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 1998, in his residence. A native of Boyce, he was a resident of Gueydan and former resident of Iowa. He was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran. He had retired from Sowela Technical School after 25 years of service as a machinist instructor. Survivors include one sister, Wilma Gilchrist of Pineville. MUNRO, John J. Jr. LCAP 11/4/1998 Funeral arrangements for John J. Munro Jr., 75, will be announced by Hixson Funeral home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. MUNRO, John L. Jr. LCAP 11/6/1998 Funeral services for John J. "Jack" Munro Jr., 75, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lowell Wilson will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Munro died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998, in his residence. A native of West Medford, Mass., he graduated from Medford High School. In 1941 he joined the Navy and served as a radio operator with a sea scouting squadron in the Pacific. He was selected to attend Naval Air Training School and was commissioned on Dec. 12, 1945, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was assigned to an American base in Peking, China, where he was a fighter pilot. When the Korean War erupted, he was part of the Inchon landing and served in Korea for 16 months. He was awarded personal commendations and battlestars for bravery. Upon his return, he was selected for top secret work involving nuclear weapons for the Marine Corp. He retired in Albuquerque, N.M. in November, 1962, after 20 years of service in the Marine Corps. He was the first president of the Sandia Mountain Hockey League in New Mexico where he was player/manager. After moving to Lake Charles, he formed his own business, "Turbine Management, Inc.," from which he retired in 1986. His community activities included several board memberships and The Alliance for Good Government. He was active in the Youth Golf Program at Mallard Cove for years. He served two terms as commandant of the local Marine Corps League. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Fisk Munro of Lake Charles; and two sisters, Pauline Munro Hoover of Lexington, Mass. and Barbara Munro Lamson of Haverhill, Mass. NELSON, Annie L. LCAP 11/13/1998 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Annie L. Nelson, 61, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Nelson died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998, in Alexandria. NIXON, Melvin L. LCAP 11/20/1998 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Melvin Leo Nixon, 69, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, in Hixson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. The Rev. Tim Mahoney will officiate. Burial will be in Harmony Cemetery in Kinder. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Nixon died Thursday, Nov. 19, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of LeBlanc, he had lived in Lake Charles for more than 50 years. He was a retired employee of Citgo, where he worked for 30 years, and had worked for the Sheriff's Department for three years as a crossing guard. He was a member of the Pentecostal church. Survivors include his wife, Edith Nixon of Lake Charles; three sons, Kenneth Nixon and Joseph Nixon, both of Lake Charles, and Shane Nixon of Charleston, S.C.; one stepson, Gwin O. Bergeron of Shreveport; four stepdaughters, Shirley Bergeron, Tammy Corder and Barbara Smith, all of Lake Charles, and Debra West of Nacogdoches, Texas; three brothers, Leon Nixon of DeQuincy, Gordon Nixon of Bundick Lake and Paul Nixon of Arkansas; one sister, Jeanette Henagen of Sulphur; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. NORRIS, Donna LCAP 11/9/1998 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Donna Norris, 56, of Anacoco, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 9, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Florien Cemetery in Florien. Mrs. Norris died Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998, in Alexandria. NUGENT, Alice M.LCAP 11/22/1998 PLAUCHEVILLE -- Funeral services for Alice Marie Nugent, 30, of Lake Charles, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, from Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Catherine Cemetery in Rosa under direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary, and from 8 a.m. Monday. Miss Nugent died Saturday, Nov. 21, 1998, in Iowa. A graduate of Louisiana Tech at Ruston, she was a member of Pi Beta Pi. She was an audiologist with the Hearing Center of Lake Charles, and belonged to ASHA. Survivors include one brother, John Nugent of Hessmer; two sisters, Caroline Nugent of Lake Charles and Rosalind Bunn of Marietta, Ga.; her parents, Lynn and Faye Nugent of Rosa; and her maternal grandparent, Mrs. Maud Richards of Rosa. PAILETTE, Velma, Mrs. LCAP 11/30/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Velma Pailette, 71, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. PARROTT , Margaret E, .Mrs. LCAP 11/7/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Evelyn Parrott, 82, will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. David Whitlock will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Gardens. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Mrs. Parrott died Monday, Nov. 16, 1998, in a local care center. She lived in the Lake Charles area for 51 years after moving from Shreveport. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Rosemary Atkinson of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. PATTERSON, Samalae S. LCAP 11/13/1998 SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. -- Funeral services for Samalae S. Patterson, 64, father of Angela Edwards of Lake Charles, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in Temple Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, Calif. Mr. Patterson died Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998, in a San Bernardino hospital. PEARCE, Marion L. LCAP 11/22/1998 Funeral services for Marion Laura Pearce, 70, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Miss Pearce died Friday, Nov. 20, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. Miss Pearce was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include two brothers, Delbert Pearce and Wesley Pearce, both of Lake Charles; and one sister, Bertie Turner of Dayton, Ohio. PEAVY, Mary LCAP 11/26/1998 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Mary Peavy, 64, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, in Canaan Baptist church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Peavy died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. PECO, Ray LCAP 11/21/1998 Funeral arrangements for Ray Peco, 62, of Sulphur will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in his residence. PECO, Ray S. LCAP 11/27/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Ray Shelby Peco, 62, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, in Macedonia Church of God in Christ in Sulphur. The Rev. James Gatewood will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. Friday in the church. Mr. Peco died Friday, Nov. 20, 1998, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. Survivors include two sons, Raymond Charles Peco of Lake Charles and Reginald Jones of Westlake; three daughters, Patricia Ann Ryan, Lolita Rose Simpson and Priscilla Ray Peco, all of Lake Charles; two brothers, James Earl Peco and Henry Peco Jr., both of Sulphur; five sisters, Linda Marie Peco and Debra Ann Peco, both of Sulphur, Lettie Ruth Jones of Omaha, Neb., Betty Jean Strong of Richmond, Calif., and Etha Bell Tower of Salinas, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. PENDARVIS, Margaret R. , Mrs. LCAP 11/7/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Riling Pendarvis, 87, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in Consolata Cemetery. The Rev. Mike Barras officiated. Mrs. Pendarvis died at 6:19 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include two sisters, Gertrude Cleaton and Naomi Holloman, both of Lake Charles; and one brother, Frank M. Riling of Lake Charles. PERKINS, Terry Lynn LCAP 11/24/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Terry Lynn Perkins, 40, of Oakdale will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 24, in Ardoin Memorial Chapel. The Rev. John Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Perkins died Friday, Nov. 20, 1998, in Oakdale. PERKINS, Horace LCAP 11/23/1998 PITKIN -- Funeral services for Horace "Butch" Perkins, 58, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, in Mount Olive Baptist Church. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Perkins died Sunday, Nov. 22, 1998, in a Shreveport hospital. PICOU, Verline LCAP 11/30/1998 Funeral arrangements for Verline Picou, 66, will be announced by Fondel Funeral Home. She died at 4:40 p.m. Saturday in a local hospital. PICOU, Clarence E. LCAP 11/13/1998 PORT ARTHUR, Texas -- Funeral services for Clarence Emile Picou, 67, of Edmond, Okla., will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home. The Rev. Clement Iglesias will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Bluff Memorial Park. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., in the funeral home. Mr. Picou died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998, in an Edmond, Okla., hospital. A native of Beaumont, Texas, he left at the age of 13 to begin a 51-year career in horse racing, from which he retired in March 1998. As a jockey, he was the leading apprentice rider in the United States in 1948 at the age of 16. Retiring as a jockey in 1957, he became a successful trainer, winning the grade one Louisiana Super Derby in 1991 with Free Spirits Joy. In 1998, he won the Ohio Derby with Jim's Orbits and was named Man of the Year at Louisiana Downs in 1995. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Survivors include one son, Jacques E. Picou of Westlake; three daughters, Elizabeth L. Picou of Metairie, Suzanne Picou Oldham of Lexington, Ky., and Brenda Landry of Westlake; nine brothers, Donald Picou of Port Arthur, Texas, Francis Ray Picou, Talton J. Picou, Joseph Gabriel Picou, Paul W. Picou and Thomas M. Picou, all of Fannett, Texas, Victor Picou of Seattle, James E. Picou of Malverne, N.Y., and Stephen Picou of Baytown, Texas; six sisters, Essie Hidalgo and Marjorie Rybak, both of Fannett, Irma Lee Gaudet and Theresa Devillier, both of Winnie, Texas, Florence Ann Hubbard of Nederland, Texas, and Alicia Courts of Beaumont; and eight grandchildren. POTIER, Vinis M.Mrs. LCAP 11/16/1998 GUEYDAN -- Funeral services for Mrs. Vinis Marie Potier, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Potier died at 11:08 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 1998, in the Kaplan hospital. PREJEAN, Vincent D. LCAP 11/28/1998 LAWTELL -- Funeral services for Vincent "Dale" Prejean, 53, of Opelousas, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 28, from St. Bridget Catholic Church in Lawtell. The Rev. Daniel Picard will officiate. Burial will be in St. Bridget Cemetery under the direction of LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home on Old Sunset Road. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said at 7 p.m. Friday. Mr. Prejean died Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998, in his residence. A native of Lawtell, he was a graduate of Lawtell High School. He was a former resident of Lake Charles and Baton Rouge and was a senior operator for Schlumberger for 20 years. Survivors include one daughter, Sharon Renee Prejean of Baton Rouge; one brother, Joseph Calvan Prejean of Opelousas; and one sister, Mrs. Bonnie Jean Guidry of Lawtell. RAMAGOS, Anna D. LCAP 11/28/1998 BATON ROUGE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Anna David Ramagos, 84, of Lake Charles, will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 28, from St. Louis King of France Catholic Church. The Rev. Maynard Hurst will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery under direction of Rabenhorst Funeral Home and Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. today at the funeral home and from noon in the church. A rosary will be recited at 12:30 p.m. in the church. Mrs. Ramagos died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998, in her residence. A native of Plaquemine, she lived most of her life in Baton Rouge prior to moving to Lake Charles two years ago. She was a member of St. Louis King of France Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus Auxillary. Mrs. Ramagos attended Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Lake Charles. She was a home decorator for many years. Survivors include her husband, Nolan J. "Pete" Ramagos; one daughter, Dona Braud White of Lake Charles; one sister, Ina David Mathews of Lake Charles; one brother, Ferdie David of Baton Rouge; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. PREJEAN, Garland Mrs. LCAP 11/11/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Garland (Rose) Prejean, 82, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Prejean died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1998, in a local care center. She was a native of Jennings and a founding member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. She was a member of the church Altar Society, Catholic Daughters and was a volunteer at the family life center. She received her nursing degree from St. Joseph Hospital in Houston and worked at St. Patrick Hospital for 36 years and at the Registrar of Voters Office. Survivors include one son, Garland Prejean Jr. of Lake Charles; two daughters, Elisa Guillory and Mary K. Scalisi, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Morris Gillet of Mauriceville, Texas; three sisters, Kim Burton of Orange, Texas, Adeline Dalovisio of Lake Charles and Helen Simar of Mauriceville; and eight grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic School, St. Margaret Catholic School or St. Louis Catholic High School, the family said. PRICE, Alvin E. LCAP 11/8/1998 Funeral services for Alvin E. "Flipper" Price, 46, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in Mill Street Church of Christ. C.E. Gaines 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 church. Mr. Price died Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a member of Mill Street Church of Christ. Survivors include two brothers, Arnold Price Jr. and David Price, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Wanda Price Guillory of Lake Charles and Catherine Price Green of Baton Rouge; and his father, Arnold Price Sr. of Lake Charles. PRICE, Alvin E. LCAP 11/6/1998 Funeral arrangements for Alvin E. "Flipper" Price, 46, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. PRUDHOMME, Alex Sr. LCAP 11/6/1998 WELSH -- Funeral services for Alex Prudhomme Sr., 97, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. William Hogan will officiate. Burial will be in East Ridge Cemetery under the direction of H.G. Raphael and Son Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. Saturday, with a rosary at 10 a.m., in the church. Mr. Prudhomme died at 2:10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998, at the Jennings hospital. A native of Potcove, he had lived in Welsh since 1917. He was retired from the Town of Welsh Maintenance Department. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Alex Prudhomme Jr. and Clarence Prudhomme, both of Welsh; two daughters, Ide Mae Pitre and Manah Drake, both of Welsh; one brother, Elton Prudhomme of Beaumont, Texas; one sister, Julis Laudies of Welsh; 24 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren; and 33 great-great-grandchildren. QUEBEDEAUX, P.J. LCAP 11/7/1998 Funeral services for P.J. "Red" Quebedeaux, 72, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. Sunday with a 6 p.m. rosary; and 8-9:30 a.m. Monday, in the funeral home. Mr. Quebe-deaux died at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Arnaudville, he lived in Lake Charles for many years. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II and had worked on dredge boats for the McWilliam Co. He worked for Concrete Pipe Products for 30 years and retired as supervisor of operations. He also owned and operated Rock and Sand Service for 25 years and All Truck Service for 20 years. He worked many years as an auxillary deputy with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Department. He was a member of the Jean LaFitte Gun Club, the Knights of Columbus and was a former Cub Scout leader. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Bernice Colter Quebedeaux; one son, Ron J. Quebedeaux of Lake Charles; one daughter, Teena Q. Cole of Lake Charles; two brothers, Marcel Quebedeaux of San Antonio and Leo Quebedeaux of Arnaudville; one sister, Melia Q. Kersey of Norman, Okla.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. RADKE,Melvin R., Mrs. LCAP 11/19/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Melvin R. "Tiny" (Audrey Stevenson) Radke, 76, of Mermentau, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, in Miguez Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Radke will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is 2:30-8 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Radke died at 2:40 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Palestine, Texas, she was a 34-year resident of Mermentau. She was a retired beautician. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband; one stepson, Melvin R. Radke Jr. of Orange, Texas; one stepdaughter, Donna Gay Radke of Livingston, Texas; one sister, Lillian Craig of El Dorado, Ark.; and three stepgrandchildren. READO, Felton Sr. LCAP 11/27/1998 Funeral arrangements for Fhelton Reado Sr., 79, 807 N. Jake St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 8 a.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. REASON, Carol M. LCAP 11/19/1998 LEESVILLE -- Graveside services for Carol M. Reason, 59, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 19, in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1998, in Leesville. REED, Ruby , Mrs. LCAP 11/1/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ruby Reed, 63, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. REINSTEIN, Ann F. 11/2/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Ann Foster Reinstein, 80, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, in Hixson Funeral Home. Dr. James Sample will officiate. Burial will be in Orange Grove Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Reinstein died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998, in Amite. She was a native of Beauregard Parish and a resident of Sulphur. She was a retired professor of nursing at McNeese State University and a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Bert Reinstein III of Denver; two daughters, Roberta Hebert of Fairfax, Va., and Jackie Badon of Amite; one brother, Arthur Eugene Foster of Highland, Texas; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. REINSTEIN, Ann LCAP 11/1/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Ann Reinstein, 80, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral home. She died Saturday in Amite. REYNOLDS, Charley L. LCAP 11/3/1998 Funeral services for Charley Lee Reynolds, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, in University United Methodist Church. The Revs. Tom Howe and Ed House will officiate. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Kirbyville City Cemetery in Kirbyville, Texas, under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today in the funeral home, and from 9 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mr. Reynolds died at 9:55 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Kirbyville, he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 52 years. He was a graduate of Kirbyville High School. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was an operator at Cities Service for 36 years and a member of the operator's local. He was a member of University United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Dolores Harper Reynolds; and one son, Gary C. Reynolds of Lake Charles. Memorials may be made to University United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, the family said. RICH, Anita A., Mrs. LCAP 11/3/1998 Graveside services for Mrs. Anita A. Rich, 85, of Moss Bluff will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 3, in Ritchie Cemetery. The Rev. Ed Rose will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-10 a.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Rich died at 11:25 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Eunice, she had lived in the Lake Charles-Moss Bluff area for the past 50 years. She worked as a nurse's aid for W.O. Moss Regional Hospital for many years. Survivors include one son, Jerry Rich of Lake Charles; one daughter, Brenda Davis of Moss Bluff; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. RICHARD, Franklin R. LCAP 11/18/1998 EVANGELINE -- Funeral services for Franklin Robbin "Frankie" Richard, 37, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 1998, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bluff Cemetery. Mr. Richard died Sunday, Nov. 15, 1998, in a Shreveport hospital. RICHARD, Ezema F., Mrs. LCAP 11/15/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Ezema F. Richard, 94, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Allan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today with a 6 p.m. rosary and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Richard died Friday, Nov. 13, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Palmetto, she lived in the Lake Charles and Gillis area. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, O.W. Reed of Gillis and Francis Reed of Lake Charles; three daughters, Mary Lou Raspberry of Lake Charles, Janice DeJean of Breaux Bridge and Julia DeLoach of Lake Charles; one stepson, James Richard of Jasper, Texas; four step-daughters, Leatric Didelot, Margie Thibodeaux and Deola Fusilier, all of Lake Charles, and Leola Winkler of Sulphur; 18 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 35 great-great-grandchildren. RICHARD, Franklin LCAP 11/7/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Franklin "Frankie" Richard, 38, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a Shreveport hospital. RICHARD, Bryant A. LCAP 11/7/1998 CREOLE -- Funeral services for Bryant A. Richard, 37, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 17, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. A rosary was said Monday evening. Mr. Richard died Sunday, Nov. 15, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Creole, he moved back to Creole 15 years ago from Lake Charles. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He worked as a welder. Survivors include one brother, Eric Richard of Creole; one sister, Jill Robinson of Bridge City, Texas; his father and mother, Douglas P. Richard and Jean Richard, both of Cameron; and his grandmother, Thelma Duhon of Carlyss. RIDEAUX infant DEQUINCY -- Private graveside services for Matthew Logan Rideaux, infant son of Thaddeus and Janice Wood Rideaux, will be in Perkins Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. ROBINSON, Mildred LCAP 11/14/1998 WELSH -- Funeral services for Mildred Robinson, 69, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 14, in Union Mission Baptist Church. Burial will be in East Ridge Cemetery under the direction of H.G. Raphael and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Mrs. Robinson died Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998, in a Welsh care center. ROBINSON, Mildred LCAP 11/8/1998 WELSH -- Funeral arrangements for Mildred Robinson, 66, will be announced by Raphael and Sons Funeral Home. She died at 1:50 p.m. Saturday in a Welsh care center. ROSE, Shirley I. LCAP 11/8/1998 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Shirley Irene Rose, 50, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Mrs. Rose died at 10:05 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. ROY, Gerry R. LCAP 11/6/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Gerry Rumsey Roy, 71, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in Hixson Funeral Home on Ruth Street. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, and from 8:30 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Roy died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1998, in Sulphur. A native of Orange, Texas, she was a resident of Sulphur. She was a former employee of Kings Answering Service and Stine Lumber until her retirement. Survivors include one son, Roger Roy of Westlake; two daughters, Patsy Roy of Sulphur and Barbara Woods of Covington; one brother, C.H. Rumsey of Lake Charles; one sister, Maxine McElduff of Orange, Texas; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. ROYSTER, Annie Mae LCAP 11/26/1998 A memorial service for Mrs. Annie Mae Royster, 66, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27, in Combre Funeral Home. Mrs. Royster died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of St. Martinville, she was a resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness. Survivors include her husband, Purvis Royster of Lake Charles; one daughter, Cheryl Lewis of Lake Charles; four brothers, Alex and Peter Landry of Lake Charles, Ernest Landry of New Iberia, and Murphy Landry of St. Martinville; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. ROZAS, Ella G. LCAP 11/27/1998 Funeral services for Ella G. Rozas, 91, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Allen Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Rozas died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Iota, she was a resident of Lake Charles and a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include one grandson, Wayne Rozas of Waxa-hatchie, Texas. ROZAS, Ella G. LCAP 11/25/1998 Funeral arrangements for Ella G. Rozas, 91, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital. SALUSBURY, Malcom D. LCAP 11/7/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Malcom D. Salusbury, 70, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery in Singer. Mr. Salusberry died Monday, Nov. 16, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. SANCHEZ, Nora L. LCAP 11/15/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Nora Lee Sanchez, 78, will be at 6 p.m. today, Nov. 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Louisville, Ky. Mrs. Sanchez died Friday, Nov. 13, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. SANDERS, Gerald L. LCAP 11/21/1998 DRY CREEK -- Funeral services for Gerald L. Sanders, 67, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, in Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. Mr. Sanders died Thursday, Nov. 19, 1998, in a Leesville hospital. SAUNIER, Merza , Mrs. LCAP 11/24/1998 Memorial services at Maxie Cemetery is pending for Mrs. Merza Saunier, 82, under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Mrs. Saunier died at 7:31 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 1998, in the Jennings hospital. The body will be cremated. SMITH, Norman E., Dr. LCAP 11/24/1998 Funeral services for Dr. Norman Edward Smith, 77, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, in St. Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church. The Rev. Henry Bowdon Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today, Nov. 24, in the funeral home, and from 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, in the church. Dr. Smith died at 10:24 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 1998. A native of Cape Girardeau, Mo., he lived in Fairview, Okla., and DeRidder, graduating from DeRidder High School in 1939. He earned a bachelor degree in music from Southwestern Louisiana Institute, master's from LSU and doctorate from Florida State University. He was a B-17 pilot in the Air Force during World War II. Dr. Smith was band director at DeRidder High School and Terrebonne High School in Houma before moving to Lake Charles, where he was band director at McNeese 1954-1970, and taught music there until his retirement in 1976. He was internationally known for his books, "Band Music Notes," "March Music Notes," and "March Music Melodies." He was named Professor Emeritus by McNeese. The American Bandmaster Association presented him with an Edwin Franko Goldman Memorial citation and he was given a Citation of Excellence by the National Band Association. He was named to the Louisiana Music Education Association Hall of Fame, made an honorary member of Kappa Kappa Psi, honorary music fraternity at McNeese and most recently named to the McNeese Music Hall of Fame. He was a trumpet player and historian in the Lake Charles Community Band. He was a member of St. Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church, where he sang in the choir. Survivors include his wife, Aline Jackson Smith; two daughters, Linda Dennis of Big Lake and Pam Smith of New York; two brothers, the Rev. Irving L. Smith of Enid, Okla., and Warren Smith of Duncanville, Texas; two sisters, Ruby Bennett and Elaine Shook, both of DeRidder; three grandsons; and two great-grandchildren. SAVOIE, Oscar LCAP 11/21/1998 Funeral services for Oscar Savoie, 89, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Vernon Chevallier will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Savoie died Friday, Nov. 20, 1998, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, a World War II Army veteran and a retired railroad-car inspector for Missouri Pacific. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Geary O. Savoie of Lake Charles; one brother, Lee Savoie of Moss Bluff; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. SAVOY, Michael M. LCAP 11/29/1998 WELSH -- Funeral services for Michael Marquis Savoy, 20, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, in New Jerusalem Baptist Church. Burial will be in Eastridge Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home in Lake Charles. He died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. SCIONEAUX, Autry A. LCAP 11/23/1998 DONALDSONVILLE -- Funeral services for Autry Anthony Scioneaux of Sulphur will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 23, from St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Ourso Funeral Home. Mr. Scioneaux died at 2:40 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, 1998, in Baton Rouge. SCOTT, Donald Sr. LCAP 11/7/1998 Funeral arrangements for Donald Scott Sr., 51 , will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 3:15 a.m Monday in a local hospital. SCOTT, Earl LCAP 11/18/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Earl Scott, 86, will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. He died at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday in the DeRidder hospital. SCOTT, Donald Sr. LCAP 11/20/1998 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Donald Scott Sr., 51, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in Greater Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church. The Revs. Isiah Buck, Alvin Scott, Elijah Tutson, James Harris, Whitney Harris, Nuby Green and Roland Baker will officiate. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mr. Scott died at 3:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A lifelong resident of DeQuincy, he was a member of the Greater Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church. He was a 1966 graduate of Grand Avenue High School and he had attended Southern and Grambling universities. He graduated from Delta Business College as a draftsman. He was retired from the Livingston Shipyard in Orange, Texas, as a warehouseman. He was a civil rights activist. Survivors include five sons, Michael and Leonard Scott, both of Lake Charles, Anthony and Edwin Scott, both of DeQuincy, Donald Scott Jr. of St. Louis, Mo.; four brothers, the Rev. Alvin Scott of Atlanta, Ga., John Rankins Sr. and Carl D. Scott, both of DeQuincy, and David Scott Jr. of Lake Charles; and seven grandchildren. SCOTT, Earl LCAP 11/20/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Earl Scott, 86, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in Mount Zion Baptist Church. Burial will be in Scott Settlement Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Mr. Scott died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. SHANECK, Dwight Sr. LCAP 11/18/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Dwight Shaneck Sr., 69, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Tuesday at his residence. SHANECK, Dwight Sr. LCAP 11/19/1998 KIPLING -- Memorial services for Dwight Shaneck Sr., 69, of DeRidder will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 19, in Shiloh Baptist Church under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Shaneck died at 11:35 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1998, at his residence. SIMONET, Ernest LCAP 11/4/1998 Funeral arrangements for Ernest Simonet, 84, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. SIMONET, Ernest LCAP 11/6/1998 Funeral services for Ernest Simonet, 84, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Raymond Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Simonet died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Opelousas, he had lived in Lake Charles for 58 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Rena L. Simonet; four sons, George Gaylor Simonet, Douglas Carl Simonet and Ernest John Simonet Jr., all of Lake Charles, and Kenneth Raymond Simonet of Houston; one daughter, Martha Jean Richardson of Smyrna, Ga.; one brother, Ervin Simonet of Los Angeles; 17 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. SISCO, John L. LCAP 11/13/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for John Lee Sisco, 93, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Evers will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery in DeQuincy. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mr. Sisco died Thursday, Nov. 12, 1998, in Sulphur. A native of Ponca City, Okla., and a resident of Sulphur for 50 years, he was a member of the Assembly of God church. He retired in 1970 from Citcon. Survivors include his wife, Esther Sisco of Sulphur; two sons, George and Jerry Sisco, both of Sulphur; one daughter, Polly Olson of Orange, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. SISTEK, Claudine H. LCAP 11/22/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Claudine Hargrove Sistek, 84, of Lake Charles, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, in Rush Funeral Home. The Rev. Bob Wallace will officiate. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Ms. Sistek died Saturday, Nov. 21, 1998, in a lake Charles hospital. A native of Oakdale, she was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Don Hargrove of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Louise Ballard of Lake Charles; one brother, Billy Thigpen of Oakdale; one sister, Arlene hall of Smithville, Mo.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. SMALL, Simmie L. LCAP 11/4/1998 Funeral services for Simmie Lee Small, 57, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in Greater St. Mary Baptist Church. The Revs. Samuel C. Tolbert Jr. and Jimmy R. Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mrs. Small died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998, in a local hospital. A longtime resident of Lake Charles, she lived in Miami for 19 years before moving back to Lake Charles seven years ago. She was a member of Greater St. Mary Baptist Church, where she was a member of the On Patrol for Jesus ministry, the new member ministry and the children's ministry. Survivors include two sons, Michael Small of Lake Charles and Anthony Small of Atlanta; three daughters, Sandra Small and Diamond Baker, both of Lake Charles, and Bonita Small of Daytona Beach, Fla.; one brother, Rev. Samuel C. Tolbert Jr. of Lake Charles; two sisters, Helen Sanders and Betty White, both of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. SMALL, Simmie L. 11/2/1998 Funeral arrangements for Simmie Lee Small, 57, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. SMITH, Dorothy Y. LCAP 11/15/1998 GLENMORA -- Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Young Smith, 71, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Old Glenmora Cemetery. Mrs. Smith died Saturday, Nov. 14, 1998, in Mamou. SMITH, Mary F. LCAP 11/23/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Mary France Smith, 79, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, in Sulphur Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation is 1:30 - 10 p.m. today; and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Smith died Saturday, Nov. 21, 1998, in Sulphur. A native of Dermott, Ark., she was a resident of Sulphur. She retired as an LPN from Lake Charles Memorial Hospital where she worked in the pediatric ward. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Billy (Nancy) Guidry of Sulphur; one brother, Cecil Spakes of Monticello, Ark.; two sisters, Vivian McGhee of Leland, Miss. and Helen Gavins of Dermott, Ark.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. SMITH, Mary F. LCAP 11/22/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Mary France Smith, 79, will be announced by Hixson Memorial Funeral Home. She died Saturday in Sulphur. SMITH, Clarence L. LCAP 11/7/1998 EVANS -- Graveside services for Clarence L. Smith, 79, of Leesville, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in Evans Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home in Leesville. Mr. Smith died Sunday, Nov. 15, 1998, in Leesville. SMITH, Luther Jr. LCAP 11/4/1998 SINGER -- Funeral services for Luther Smith Jr., 21, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 4, in Smoky Cove Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in DeQuincy under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Smith died at noon, Monday, Nov. 2, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. SOILEAU, Elby, Mrs. LCAP 11/9/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Elby Soileau, 79, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 9, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Welsh Catholic Cemetery. Mrs. Soileau died Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998, in the Crowley hospital. SOILEAU, Mrs. Elby LCAP 11/8/1998 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Elby Soileau, 79, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 2:48 a.m. Saturday in the Crowley hospital. ST. MARY, Frankie, Mrs. LCAP 11/27/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Frankie St. Mary, 87, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, in Old Emmanuel Baptist Church. The Rev. Mack Guillory will officiate. Burial will be in Old Emmanuel Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. St. Mary died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she was past president of WMU, past president of the Usher Board, past Sunday school teacher, past treasurer of the Charity Board Fund, past member of the building fund committee, past superintendent of Vacation Bible School, past vice president of the City Usher Board and had held many offices in local, state and national Baptist associations. Survivors include two stepsons, Raymond St. Mary of Los Angeles, Calif., and Alfred St. Mary of Houston; one daughter, Mary Johnson of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. ST. MARY, Frankie LCAP 11/25/1998 Funeral arrangements for Frankie St. Mary, 87, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Tuesday. STEBBINS, Russell LCAP 11/25/1998 CRAVENS -- Funeral services for Russell Stebbins, 34, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, in Glade Baptist Church in Cravens. Burial will be in Hilly Springs Cemetery in Fort Polk under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mr. Stebbins died Saturday, Nov. 21, 1998, in his residence. STEBBINS, Russell J. LCAP 11/23/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Russell Jeffrey Stebbins, 34, of St. Rose, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. He died Sunday in New Orleans. STERLING, Inez T.LCAP 11/22/1998 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Inez T. Sterling, 81, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Hornbeck. Mrs. Sterling died Thursday, Nov. 19, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. STEVENS, Adam LCAP 11/20/1998 Funeral services for Adam Stevens, 71, will be at 7 p.m. today, Nov. 20, in First Community Baptist Church. The Rev. A.C. Jefferson will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. Mr. Stevens died at 11:55 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Bell City, he had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He worked for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office and was a retired employee of Calcasieu Marine National Bank. He was a member of First Community Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and a member of the Brotherhood, the Male Chorus and the finance committee. Survivors include his wife, Mary Alice Stevens of Lake Charles; four daughters, Julia Griffin, Delphine Guidry, Mary Winters and Hazel Penn, all of Lake Charles; two sons, Edward Fred Stevens and Martin Stevens, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, the Rev. Iseah Stevens and the Rev. Mark Stevens, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Eula Mae Williams of Lake Charles; and 13 grandchildren. STEVENS, Mary, Mrs. LCAP 11/13/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Stevens, 94, of 3433 W. Roosevelt St., will be at noon, Saturday, Nov. 14, in Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Elmo Garner will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Stevens died at 4:20 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in a local hospital. A native of Eunice, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include four daughters, Marie Bilbo, Anna Bell Ware, both of Lake Charles, and Mary Ann Stevens and Rosa Alexander, both of Buffalo, N.Y.; one son, Johnny Caesar of Buffalo; one sister, Mrs. Elnora Moss of Lake Charles; and 105 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. STEVENS, Mary , Mrs. LCAP 11/9/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Mary Stevens, 94, 3433 W. Roosevelt St., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 4:20 p.m. Saturday in a local hospital. STEVENS, Adam, Rev. LCAP 11/14/1998 Funeral arrangements for the Rev. Adam Stevens, 71, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died at 11:55 a.m. Friday in a local hospital. STEVISON, David R. LCAP 11/23/1998 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for David Ray Stevison, 26, of Starks, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 23, in Colonial Funeral Home. The Rev. Karl Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery in Cottonwood. Mr. Stevison died at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 1998, in a traffic accident near Vidor, Texas. Survivors include one son, Austin Stevison of Bridge City, Texas; one daughter, Brittany Stevison of Bridge City, Texas; two brothers, Ronnie Stevison of DeQuincy and Chris Stevison of Lake Charles; two sisters, Stephanie Huff of Starks and Mary Stevison of Lake Charles; his father, Joe L. Stevison of Starks; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. V.L. Stevison of Starks; and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Smith of Orange, Texas. STOUT, Nellie L. LCAP 11/30/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Nellie LeBrun Stout, 87, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 30, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. James Sample will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. An Eastern Star Service will be at 1 p.m. Mrs. Stout died Friday, Nov. 27, 1998, in a Sulphur care center. A native of Fields and a resident of Sulphur, she was part-owner and operator of D&S Supermarket before retiring. She was a charter member of Love Chapter 209, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a past Noble Grand of the Rebecca Lodge. A member of the First Baptist Church, she sang with the Aging Cajuns of the church. Survivors include two sons, Richard Stout of Sulphur and John Ray Stout of Vinton; one daughter, Mary Nell Bennett of Alamogordo, N.M.; three brothers, Roy, Lewis and Roland LeBrun, all of Sulphur; six sisters, Ada LeJune, Artie Wyinger, Patsy Carlin, Frances Franklin and Evelyn Hayes, all of Sulphur, and Lottie Ladner of Crestview, Fla.; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. STOUT, Nellie L. LCAP 11/29/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Nellie LeBrun Stout, 87, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Dr. James Sample will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. An Eastern Star Service will be at 1 p.m. Monday. Mrs. Stout died Friday, Nov. 27, 1998, in a Sulphur care center. A native of Fields and a resident of Sulphur, she was part owner and operator of D&S Supermarket before retiring. She was a charter member of Love Chapter 209, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a past Noble Grand of the Rebecca Lodge. A member of the First Baptist Church, she sang with the Aging Cajuns of the church. Survivors include two sons, Richard Stout of Sulphur and John Ray Stout of Vinton; one daughter, Mary Nell Bennett of Arriaga, N.M.; three brothers, Roy, Lewis and Roland LeBrun, all of Sulphur; six sisters, Ada LeJune, Andie Carlin, Patsy Carlin, Frances Franklin and Evelyn Hayes, all of Sulphur, and Lottie Ladner of Crestview, Fla.; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. STOUT, Nellie L. LCAP 11/28/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Nellie LeBrun Stout, 87, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Friday in Sulphur. SYAS, James LCAP 11/7/1998 Funeral services for James "J.C." Syas, 87, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Randall Washington will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Syas died Saturday, Nov. 14, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charle, he was owner of American Shoe Repair from 1948 to 1997. He was a member of New Sunlight Baptist Church, of the Shriners, Al Kadr 153 Shrine Temple, Masonic Lodge Golden Chain Lodge 103 and John G. Lewis Sr. Consistory. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mildred Syas; five daughters, Eddie S. Walton of Severna Park, Md., Janis C. Syas of Houston and Gloria C. Collin, Jacqueline S. Smith and Catherine S. Wilson, all of Fort Worth, Texas; one step-daughter, Gloria B. Combre of Lake Charles; five sisters, Naomi Stewart of St. Louis, Mo. and Willie Mae Porche, Ida Belle Ray, Ruth Franklin and Verlene Jones, all of Lake Charles; 26 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren. SYAS, James LCAP 11/16/1998 Funeral arrangements for James "J.C." Syas, 87, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital. TAUBER, James D., Dr. LCAP 11/7/1998 Private family services for Dr. James David Tauber, 61, will be announced at a later date under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Dr. Tauber died at 4:40 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998, in his residence. A native of Kolin, he lived in Lake Charles since 1968. He was a 1955 graduate of Pineville High School and received his bachelor of science degree in mathematics and chemistry from Louisiana Technical University in 1959 and his doctorate in organic chemistry from Rice University in 1967. He has been a professor of chemistry at McNeese State University since 1968. He was awarded one of the first NASA Fellow titles, was a lifetime member of Phi Kappa Phi Honorary Society and in 1985 was awarded the McNeese State University Distinguished Faculty Award. Survivors include one sister, Jonilea Tauber Aynesworth of Longview, Texas; and his mother, Anne Cespiva Tauber of Kolin; and Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southwest Louisiana or McNeese State University, the family said. THIBODEAUX, Melvin Jr. LCAP 11/26/1998 Funeral arrangements for Melvin Thibodeaux Jr., 49, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital. THIBODEAUX, Melvin P. Jr. LCAP 11/29/1998 Funeral services for Melvin Paul Thibodeaux Jr., 49, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Goodly will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Thibodeaux died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Church Point, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Agnes Thibodeaux; one daughter, Shanna Thibodeaux of Shreveport; three brothers, John Thibodeaux of Lake Charles; Peter Thibodeaux of Smartsville, Calif., and Terry Thibodeaux of North Carolina; eight sisters, Mrs. Maudrey Jason, Mrs. Juanita Chambers, Mrs. Patricia Patterson, Mrs. Geraldine Fobbs, Mrs. Evelyn Amos, Mrs. Audrey Lewis and Mrs. Louvella Manuel, all of Lake Charles, and Mrs. Bonnie Bellard of Orange, Texas. THIBODEAUX, Loveless A. LCAP 11/20/1998 MERMENTAU -- Funeral services for Loveless Anthony Thibodeaux, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Istre Cemetery. Mr. Thibodeaux died at 7:35 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 1998, in a Welsh care facility. THIERRY, Richard LCAP 11/19/1998 Funeral arrangements for Richard Thierry, 48, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Wednesday in his residence. THIERRY, Richard LCAP 11/21/1998 Funeral services for Richard ''Ricky'' ''Stanberry'' Thierry, 46, of 610 North Lyons St. will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 21, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. THOMAS, Darrell L. LCAP 11/30/1998 WELSH -- Funeral services for Darrell Lee "White Port" Thomas, 58, of Roanoke will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. William Hogan will officiate. Burial will be in Bon Pasteur Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Funeral Home of Jennings. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. A rosary will be recited at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Mr. Thomas died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998, in a Crowley hospital. A native of Roanoke, he lived in Los Angeles, Calif., for 39 years before moving back to Roanoke in 1989. Survivors include one daughter, Angela Thomas Logan of Los Angeles; two stepdaughters, Kalani and Sherrita Glover, both of Los Angeles; one brother, Billy J. Thomas of Phoenix, Ariz.; four sisters, Gloria J. Haley of Kansas City, Mo., Elizabeth A. Little of Branchburg, N.J., Aline G. Batiste of Roanoke and Lorenda D. Achenne of Jennings; his mother, Lorene S. Guidry of Roanoke; and two grandchildren. THOMAS, Carl V. LCAP 11/7/1998 LEESVILLE -- Graveside services for Carl V. Thomas, 69, will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 7, in Leesville Cemetery. Arrangements are by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Thomas died Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998, in Leesville. THOMAS, Darrell LCAP 11/26/1998 Funeral arrangements for Darrell Thomas, 58, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday in a Crowley care center. THOMPSON, Carmalite LCAP 11/15/1998 MERRYVILLE -- Funeral services for Carmalite Thompson, 94, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 15, in Merryville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Merryville Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Thompson died Saturday, Nov. 14, 1998, in the DeQuincy hospital. THOMPSON, Phillip R. LCAP 11/14/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Phillip Ryan Thomas, 21, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Truman Keel and Steve Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Thompson died Thursday, Nov. 12, 1998, in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was a native of DeRidder, a graduate of Rosepine High School and was an operator for Kulaga Construction Co. Survivors include his wife, Tassy Burgess Thompson of Rosepine; one daughter, Alaina Gayle Thompson of Rosepine; one son, Ryan Chase Thompson of Rosepine; one sister, Shelly Thompson Wilkins of Russellville, Ky.; his parents, Richard and Bonnie Thompson of Rosepine; maternal grandfather, Reginald Loftin of Rosepine; and paternal grandfather, Dallas Thompson of Rosepine. THOMPSON, Phillip R. LCAP 11/13/1998 ROSEPINE -- Funeral arrangements for Phillip Ryan Thompson, 21, of Rosepine, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. He died Monday as the result of an automobile accident in Nacogdoches, Texas. TOUCHET, Virginia LCAP 11/6/1998 Funeral services for Virginia Touchet, 83, will be at 4 p.m. today, Nov. 6, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Goodly will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m.. A rosary was recited Thursday evening. Mrs. Touchet died Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998, in a local care center. A native of Opelousas, she had lived in Welsh before moving to Westlake, where she lived for more than 50 years. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Paul Arceneaux Jr. of Metairie; one daughter, Barbara Touchet of Lake Charles; three sisters, Odile Alexander of Lake Charles, Pete Mitchell of Walker and Zoone Pastorick of Opelousas; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. TRAHAN, JoeLCAP 11/22/1998 VINTON -- Funeral services for Joe Trahan, 85, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Edgerly Cemetery under direction of Colonial Memorial Funeral Home of Orange, Texas. A rosary will be at noon Monday in the church. Mr. Trahan died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1998, in a Sulphur hospital. A longtime resident of Vinton, he retired from Laborer's International Union of North America. Survivors include two sons, Robert Taylor of Vinton and Ivory Trahan of Orange, Texas; three daughters, Mary Williams and Betty Reddick of Dallas, and Nettie Gans Earnest of Vinton; 30 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. TRAHAN, Joe LCAP 11/21/1998 VINTON -- Funeral services for Joe Trahan, 85, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Edgerly Cemetery under direction of Colonial Memorial Funeral Home of Orange, Texas. A rosary will be at noon Monday in the church. Mr. Trahan died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1998, in a Sulphur hospital. A longtime resident of Vinton, he retired from Laborer's International Union of North America. Survivors include two sons, Robert Taylor of Vinton and Ivory Trahan of Orange; three daughters, Mary Williams and Betty Reddick, both of Dallas, and Nettie Gans Earnest of Vinton; 30 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. TRAIL, David A. LCAP 11/13/1998 Funeral services for David Anderson Trail, 43, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Trail died at 8:35 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Lafayette, he had lived in Lake Charles for 32 years. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Ronnie Trail of Lake Charles; five sisters, Catherine Rogers, Cecilia Savoy, Mathilda Chavis and Lucy Chavis, all of Lake Charles, and Mary Balque of Beaumont, Texas; four brothers, Bernard Charles Trail of Church Point and John Trail Jr., Patrick Lee Trail and Daniel Ray Trail, all of Lake Charles; and his parents, John and Annie Trail of Lake Charles. TRASKE, Loretta B. LCAP 11/6/1998 LYONS, Ill. -- Funeral services for former Lake Charles resident Loretta A. Wilke Traske were Friday, Oct. 30, in Conboy's Westchester Funeral Home. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. TRITICO, Gladys C. LCAP 11/6/1998 Funeral services for Gladys Cagle Tritico, 76, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in University Methodist Church. The Rev. Tom Howe will officiate. Burial will be in Orange Grove-Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today and 9-11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home; and from noon in the church. Mrs. Tritico died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998, in Lake Charles. A native of Merryville, she lived in Lake Charles for more than 60 years. She was the first editor of the LaGrange High School newspaper, "LaGator," was in the first class at John McNeese Junior College and received her bachelor and master's degrees from McNeese. She wrote several volumes of poetry and short stories. She was a member and past president of Alpha Delta Pi sorority, past president of The Garden Club, had been a national flower show judge and a member of the League of Women Voters. She was a charter member of the Lake Charles Messiah Chorus. She attended the Revival Center and University United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Stonerollers Sunday school. Survivors include four sons, Michael Tritico of Longville, Patrick Tritico of Beaverton, Ore., Sam Tritico of Nashville, Tenn. and Frank Tritico Jr. of Idaho Springs, Colo.; two daughters, Mary Jane Tritico Craver of Houma and Lila Tritico Hogan of Hammond; one brother, Max Cagle, and 12 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the University United Methodist Church Prayer Garden Fund, the family said. TRITICO, Gladys LCAP 11/4/1998 Funeral arrangements for Gladys Tritico, 76, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 5:57 p.m in a local hopsital. TUCKER, Mrs. Juanita W. LCAP 11/20/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Juanita Williams Tucker, 72, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Tucker died at 8:50 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 1998, in a New Orleans hospital. A native of Joaquin, Texas, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. Survivors are seven daughters, Barbara Williams, Evelyn Davis and Mary Tucker, all of New Orleans, Patsy Frank of Wilmington, N.C., Vanessa Tucker and Virginia Jenkins, both of Lake Charles, and Patricia Tucker of Abbeville; three sons, Hiram and Jaydon Tucker, both of New Orleans, and Travis Tucker of Lake Charles; one stepson, Robert Earl Richardson of Ft. Worth, Texas; two sisters, Jeannie Watts of Joaquin and Nellie Jenkins of Nacogdoches, Texas; and Pete Williams Jr. of Minden; 24 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren. TUCKER, Alan D. LCAP 11/28/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Alan Doyle Tucker, 35, will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 28, in Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin. Mr. Tucker died at 3:40 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998, in the DeRidder hospital. TUCKER, Alan LCAP 11/27/1998 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Alan Tucker, 35, will be announced by Hixson Funeral. He died Thursday in the DeRidder hospital. TUCKER, Juanita , Mrs. LCAP 11/14/1998 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Juanita Tucker, 73, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died Thursday in a New Orleans hospital. TUPPER, Jesse A. LCAP 11/23/1998 Funeral services for Jesse A. Tupper, 53, of Sulphur, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Mark Nope and Robert Tupper will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 3 - 10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Tupper died at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, 1998, in Jennings. A native of Oakdale, he lived most of his life in Calcasieu Parish. He served in the Navy. He was a dispatcher for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office at the West Calcasieu Substation. Survivors include his wife, Kim Chamblee Tupper; one brother, Robert Tupper of Bernie, Texas; and two sisters, Barbara Herring of Livingston and Paula Higgs Miller of Lake Charles. UTLEY, Mable H. LCAP 11/6/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Mable Harding Utley, 92, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Ron Hampasten will officiate. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday in Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor, Texas. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Utley died Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998, in Sulphur. A native of Aubrey, Ark., she had lived in Vidor before moving to Sulphur in 1970. She was a clerk at the White House in Beaumont, Texas, for 20 years and was a member of Vidor Methodist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Marlyss Ann) Sprigg of Sulphur; one sister, Fanny Lyde Perkins of Macon, Miss.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. VANNESS, Fred LCAP 11/14/1998 Funeral arrangements for Fred Vanness, 59, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Thursday in a Houston hospital. VANNESS, Fred LCAP 11/7/1998 HOUSTON -- Funeral services for Fred Vanness, 59, will be at 11 a.m today, Nov. 17, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. Burial be in Houston Memorial Garden Cemetery. Mr. Vanness died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. VERRETT, Noles O. LCAP 11/14/1998 Funeral services for Noles O. Verrett, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. Sunday with a 6:30 p.m. rosary; and 8:00-9:30 a.m. Monday, in the funeral home. Mr. Verrett died at 4:22 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Houma, he lived in Lake Charles since 1950. he was employed by the State of Louisiana, but for most of his life he was a self-employed fisherman, trapper, hunter and professional net maker. Survivors include his wife, Eunice Marie Verrett of Lake Charles; six sons, Milton Verrett of Sulphur, Davis Verrett of Westlake, LeRoy Verrett, Hilton Verrett, Morris Verrett and Willie Verrett, all of Lake Charles; five daughters, Dorothy Higginbotham, Nita Diamond, Mable Soileau, Delores Kershaw and Debbie Verrett, all of Lake Charles; one brother, Clarence Verrett of Bayou Vista; 42 grandchildren; 69 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. VEST, Richard J. LCAP 11/23/1998 IOWA -- Funeral services for Richard James "Dick" Vest, 67, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 23, from St. Raphael Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. The body was donated to medical science. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Vest died at 7:33 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 1998, in his residence. A native of Sulphur, he lived in Iowa for the past 66 years. He was a graduate of Iowa High School and attended McNeese State University. He worked for the Department of Labor, Tax Audit Division for the State of Louisiana for 33 years. He retired as regional manager of that agency. He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church where he was a Eucharistic Minister of Holy Communion. He was a member of St. Raphael Knights of Columbus Council 3006. He had served on the church council and the St. Louis High School Board. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol, the Iowa Lion's Club and served as an Iowa Fire Commissioner and member of the Iowa Volunteer Fire Department. He was a past president and coach of the Iowa Baseball League and a member of the Lake Charles Yacht Club. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Manuel Vest; two sons, Clayton Randall Vest of Buller Settlement and Stanley Allen Vest of LeBleu Settlement; two daughters, Susan Renee Derouen of Bell City and Rachael Gay Talbot of Iowa; one brother, Donald Paul Vest of Iowa; one sister, Judith Ann Burchfield of Hot Springs, Ark.; and six grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Raphael Catholic Church or Hospice of Southwest Louisiana, the family said. VINCENT, Abel E. LCAP 11/1/1998 Funeral services for Abel E. "Babe" Vincent, 81, will be at 2 p.m. today in Johnson Funeral Home. Dr. Eddie Simmons and the Rev. Ernest Walker will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today. Mr. Vincent died at 7:28 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 1998, in a local care center. A native of Vincent Settlement and a lifelong resident of Calcasieu Parish, he was a graduate of Sulphur High School and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. A boilermaker and member of Boilermakers' Local 79, he served as business agent for the local for 33 years. An active member of Sale Street Baptist Church, he was an usher and a member of the building, pulpit and benevolence committees. A 32nd degree mason and a member of Calcasieu Lodge 400, he was a Shriner and charter member of the Habibi Temple. Survivors include one son, William E. "Billy" Vincent of Choupique; two daughters, Virginia Rue of Lake Charles and Mary Lou Brownfield of Rowlett, Texas; one brother, Eugene Roy Vincent of Carlyss; four sisters, Emma Dell Spikes and Mary Louise Tatum, both of Groves, Texas, Gladys Odom of Port Neches, Texas, and Aderle Hall of Beaumont, Texas; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mr. Thierry died at Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1998. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Natalie Gibson; two brothers, Gilbert Cole Jr. of Kinder and Sam Thierry of Lake Charles; seven sisters, Mrs. Katherine Malveaux, Dessie Thierry, Shirley Thierry, Gloria Thierry and Rose Brown, all of Lake Charles, Dorothy Perry of Detroit, Mich., and Eva Mae Leger of Eunice; and four grandchildren. VINCENT, Roy D. LCAP 11/18/1998 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Roy Deen Vincent, 40, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in Hixson Funeral Home of Sulphur. The Rev. Randall Chesson will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Vincent died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1998, in Sulphur. A lifelong resident of Sulphur, he was employed by Dave's Automotive. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Sulphur. Survivors include his wife, Ellen Harwell Vincent of Sulphur; one daughter, Natalie Lewis Benoit of Lake Charles; three stepsons, Michael Earnest of North Carolina, Stephen Earnest of Sulphur and Arin Earnest of Houston; four brothers, James Broussard and Jamie Tomplate, both of Sulphur, Gregory Vincent of Mamou and Ted Pettypool of Houston; four sisters, Susan East and Sheila Gann, both of Sulphur, Monica Sims of Vinton and Cynthia Vincent of Sulphur; his father, James Vincent of Sulphur; his mother, Barbara Pettypool of Houston; one grandchild; and two step-grandchildren. WALKER, Heidemarie E. LCAP 11/20/1998 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Heidemarie Elfriede Walker will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 20, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Walker died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1998, in her residence. WEBB, Eric B. LCAP 11/12/1998 LEESVILLE -- Graveside services for Eric Bruce Webb, 63, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, in Mount Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles.. Mr. Webb died at 1:03 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998, in a local hospital. WHITE, Sidney Jr. LCAP 11/7/1998 Funeral arrangements for Sidney White Jr., 25, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Sunday. WHITE, Sidney Jr.LCAP 11/22/1998 Funeral services for Sidney White Jr., 25, will be at noon Monday, Nov. 23, in First Community Baptist Church. The Rev. A.C. Jefferson will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Monday in the church. Mr. White died Sunday, Nov. 15, 1998. A native of Tucson, Ariz., he had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was a graduate of Iowa High School and had attended Lake Charles-Boston High School, where he played basketball. Survivors include three sisters, Debra Murray, Lazette White and Shella White; his mother, Audrey Mae White; his father, Sidney White Sr.; a paternal grandmother, Carrie White, all of Lake Charles; and a maternal grandfather, Obey Murray of New Iberia. WILLIAMS, Leroy LCAP 11/8/1998 Funeral services for Leroy Williams, 75, of 609 East Thomas St. in Sulphur, will be at 7 p.m. today, Nov. 8, in the Pleasant Green Baptist Church. The Rev. James Gatewood will officiate. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Monday with burial in Lorraine Cemetery in Hayes under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today at the church. Mr. Williams died at 4:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in the Sulphur hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. Survivors include his wife, Genevieve Davis Williams; two daughters, Sarah Alford and Mary Bellow, both of Sulphur; three sons, Lyne Williams of Orange, Texas, and Leon and Larry Williams, both of Sulphur; one brother, Marshall Price of Lake Charles; one sister, Ollie Verdine; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. WILLIAMS, Edmae D., Mrs. LCAP 11/16/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Edmae D. Williams, 74, of Westlake will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon Fred Reed will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is 4 - 10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Williams died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Kaplan, she lived in the Lake Charles-Westlake area for more than 50 years. She was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. She was a member of the Woodmen of the World. Survivors include two sons, Ward E. Williams Jr. of Carlyss and John R. Williams of Westlake; three brothers, Dudley Duhon of Kaplan, Daniel Duhon of Alexandria and Dalton Duhon of Monroe; one sister, Agnes Thibodeaux of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. WILLIAMS, Leroy LCAP 11/7/1998 Funeral arrangements for Leroy Williams, 75, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 4:30 a.m. Friday in the Sulphur hospital. WILLIAMS, Paul M. LCAP 11/23/1998 Funeral arrangements for Paul M. Williams, 84, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. WILLIAMS, Paul M. LCAP 11/26/1998 Funeral services for Paul M. Williams, 84, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, in Calvary Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Roland Harris will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Friday in the church. Mr. Williams died Sunday, Nov. 22, 1998, in a local care center. A native of Jeanerette, he had lived in Lake Charles for 67 years. He retired from Concrete Pipe. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hazel Williams of Lake Charles; three daughters, Shirley Grant, Geneva Hagger and Welenora Denry, all of Houston; one sister, Alberta Williams of Houston; 10 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. WILLIS, Jeremy J. LCAP 11/4/1998 PITKIN -- Funeral services for Jeremy J. Willis, 24, will be at 3 p.m. today, Nov. 4, in Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Willis died at 11:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 1998, in Oakdale. WILLIS, Freddie K. LCAP 11/6/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Freddie K. Willis, 44, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Occupy No. 1 Cemetery in Pitkin. Mr. Willis died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1998, in a Shreveport hospital. WILLIS, Y.O., Mrs. LCAP 11/25/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Y.O. (Macie) Willis, 67, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 25, in Oak Hill Baptist Church in Oakdale. The Revs. Terry Bushnell and Mark Coleman will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Willis died Monday, Nov. 23, 1998, in a local hospital. A native of Oakdale, she was a resident of Moss Bluff for eight years. She was a homemaker and a member of Gateway Church of God. Survivors include three sons, Charlie E. Willis of Moss Bluff, Curtis Willis of Henderson, Texas, and Shirley Willis of Merryville; three daughters, Betty W. West, Marlene Miller McWard and Wanda Hatch, all of Moss Bluff; two sisters, Adra Odom of Oakdale and Marie Slayton of Pitkin; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. WILLIS, Thurman L. LCAP 11/3/1998 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Thurman Lee Willis will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Willis died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998, in an Alexandria hospital. WINBUSH, Lillie M. LCAP 11/3/1998 Funeral services for Lillie Mae Winbush, 75, will be at 7 p.m. today, Nov. 3, in Warren United Methodist Church. The Rev. Kenneth Fisher will officiate. Dismissal is at 10 a.m. Wednesday with burial in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. in the church. Mrs. Winbush died Monday, Oct. 26, 1998, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a member of Warren United Methodist Church. Survivors include four sons, Joseph Henry Winbush Jr. of California and Johnny, Robert and Jack Winbush, all of Lake Charles; five daughters, Edna Marie Malbrough of Perris, Calif., Melvia May of Carson, Calif., Tammy Tatum of Long Beach, Calif., Rose Winbush of Lake Charles and Lucy Lampkins of Eugene, Ore.; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. WORRELL, Sharon K. LCAP 11/7/1998 HOUSTON -- Memorial services for Sharon Kay (Andrea) Worrell, 56, of Houston, formerly of Lake Charles, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in Memorial Drive United Methodist Church. Mrs. Worrell died Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998. WRIGHT, Lester J. LCAP 11/18/1998 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Lester J. Wright, 86, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 18, in First Baptist Church. Entombment will be in Resthaven Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mr. Wright died at 7:54 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital. YELLOTT, Myrtle LCAP 11/30/1998 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Myrtle Yellott, 80, of Oretta, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, in the Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. The Rev. David Hennigan will officiate. Burial will be in Oretta Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. today and 8:30 a.m. - noon Tuesday in the funeral home; and from 1 p.m. in the church. Mrs. Yellott died Sunday, Nov. 29, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Oretta. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. She was a retired nurses' aide and private duty nurse. She was a frequent award winner at local fairs for crocheting. Survivors include one son, George Edward Yellott of Oretta; six daughters, Norma Jean Beard of Vidor, Texas, Ruth Foster of Oretta, Linda Mitchell of Singer, Joyce Cooley of DeQuincy, Frankie Lord of Houston and Winona Watson of Newton, Texas; six brothers, George McKnight of DeQuincy, Wilbur "Shorty," Harlan and Alvin McKnight, all of Lumberton, Texas, Wilis "Snooks" McKnight of Wimer, Calif., and Donald "Pe-We" McKnight of Oakdale; two sisters, Versie Frederick of Vidor, Texas and Aline Main of Oretta; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. YOUNG, MyrtleLCAP 11/22/1998 KINDER - Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Young, 64, of LeBlanc, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Burial will be in LeBlanc Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Young died at 11:32 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 1998, in the Oakdale hospital.