NOVEMBER 1999 OBITUARIES - Calcasieu Parish, LA Area AS PRINTED IN THE LAKE CHARLES AMERICAN PRESS ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ ************************************************ Nets cape & Ms Explorer users: If you are searching for a particular surname, locality or date while going through the records in the archives or anywhere....try these few steps: 1. Go to the top of the report you are searching. 2. Click on EDIT at the top of your screen 3. Next click on FIND in the edit menu. 4. When the square pops up, enter what you are looking for in the FIND WHAT ___________blank. 5. Click on DIRECTION __DOWN. 6. And last click on FIND NEXT and continue to click on FIND NEXT until you reach the end of the report. This should highlight the item that you indicated in "find what" every place it appears in the report. You must continue to click on FIND NEXT till you reach the end of the report to see all of the locations of the item indicated. Good Luck!! The following obits were taken from the Lake Charles American Press (LCAP). There is an index for 1999 which may help you locate a name quicker. The Lake Charles American Press has granted permission for the obituaries to be archived by the USGenWeb Project. They assume no responsibility in the accuracy of the information. They print only what is furnished to them by the indicated funeral home. They have been arranged alphabetically by surname. The date beside the newspaper abbreviation is the date it was printed. This information has been placed at this site by Margaret Rentrop Moore, host of the Calcasieu Parish, LA USGenWeb Project. Contact Margaret Moore at mmoore@usunwired.net ABSHIRE, Brian K. Sr. LCAP 11/4/1999 GUEYDAN -- Funeral services for Brian Keith Abshire Sr., 33, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Abshire died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, near Crowley. AKER, Jessie Mae LCAP11/9/1999 OBERLIN -- Funeral services for Jessie Mae Aker, 80, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, in the First Baptist Church. The Rev. Wallace Bellard will officiate. Burial will be in the St. John Church Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. She died at 7:17 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, in the Kinder hospital. A lifelong resident of Oberlin, she was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church where she was a member of the senior mission, Sunday school superintendent and assistant director of the Prayer Board. She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews. AKERS, Mrs. Jessie LCAP 11/3/1999 Funeral arrangments for Mrs. Jessie Akers, 80, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 7:17 p.m. Tuesday in the Kinder hospital. ALEXANDER, Jeanne M. LCAP 11/1/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Jeanne Marie Austin Alexander, 24, of Moss Bluff, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Edwin McCullough, Scott Fairman and Mark Coleman will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Forest Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation continues today and Tuesday. Mrs. Alexander died Friday, Oct. 29, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of the Leesville/Vernon Parish area. She was a 1992 graduate of Leesville High School. She was a nursery teacher at Kid's Place Preschool in Lake Charles. She was a member of the Gateway Church in Moss Bluff. Survivors include her husband, William E. "Willie" Alexander; one son, Zachary Alexander of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Sydney Alexander of Moss Bluff; two brothers, Patrick Austin of Leesville and James Austin of Anacoco; three sisters, Carolyn Austin Myers of Inwood, W.V., Sandra Austin Stephens of Simpson and Stephanie Austin Emerson of Anacoco; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor (Jean) Austin of Leesville; and her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph "Sammy" (Jeanne) Austin of Anacoco. ALLISO, N Amare LCAP 11/2/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Amare Allison, 18-month old son of Demekia Goffney and Bryan Allison, will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3 in the Pleasant Green Baptist Church. The Rev. Gene B. Freeman will officiate. Burial will be in the Combre Memorial Park under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Wednesday in the church. He died Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999 at his residence. Survivors include one brother, Eriq Goffney of Sulphur; three sisters, Ebony and Avian Goffney and Akaiya Allison all of Sulphur; maternal grandmother, Josephine Freeman of Houston; paternal grandparents, the Rev. James Allison of Lake Charles and Mrs. Beverly Ford of Alexandria; step-paternal grandmother, Mrs. Carol Allison of Lake Charles; maternal great-grandparents, the Rev. and Mrs. Gene Freeman of Mossville; and paternal great-grandmother, Elma Allison of Lake Charles. AMBLER, Dorothy N. ,Mrs. LCAP 11/10/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy N. "Dot" Ambler, 61, of Rosepine will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery. Mrs. Ambler died at 6:05 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. AMMONS, Nathan LCAP 11/17/1999 Funeral services for Nathan Ammons, 83, will be at 3 p.m. today, Nov. 17, 1999, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Ammons died at 10:05 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Turkey, Texas, he lived in Lake Charles for the past 50 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a driver with Younger Brothers for 25 years. He was a member of Teamsters Local 969. Survivors include his wife, Bessie Derouen Ammons of Lake Charles; one sister, Grace Marie Cole of Sonora, Texas; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. ANDERSON, Richard C. LCAP 11/11/1999 MOSS BLUFF -- Mr. Richard Cleveland Anderson, 53, died at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Wheeling, W. Va., he had lived in the Lake Charles area for more than 17 years. He was an Army veteran and had worked as J.O. operator for Entergy Corp. for 18 years. Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn Anderson of Moss Bluff; one son, Billy Anderson of Lake Charles; two daughters, Debra Craney of Palm Beach, Fla., and Nikki Anderson of Moss Bluff; one sister, Linda Rine of Triadelphia, W. Va.; his mother, Clara V. Anderson of Triadelphia, W. Va.; and one grandchild. ANDERSON, Richard C. LCAP 11/14/1999 Richard Cleveland Anderson, 53, of Moss Bluff died at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Wheeling, W. Va., he had lived in Lake Charles for more than 17 years. He had worked for Entergy Corp. as a J.O. operator for 18 years. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Anderson of Moss Bluff; one son, Billy Anderson of Lake Charles; two daughters, Debra Craney of Palm Beach, Fla., and Nikki Anderson of Moss Bluff; one sister, Linda Rine of Triadelphia, W.Va.; his mother, Clara V. Anderson of Triadelphia; and one grandchild. ANDRE, Josephine C. LCAP 11/25/1999 LIVONIA -- Funeral services for Josephine Cashio Andre, 49, will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 26, from St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Niland's Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Andre died at 11 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999. A native of New Roads, she was a teacher at Livonia High School and a resident of Blanks. She also lived in Fordoche. Survivors include her husband, Charles M. Andre; one son, Joshua Charles Andre; two daughters, Chonnon Ann Andre and Calli Clare Andre; and two sisters, Gloria Catlett and Mary Jane Cashio. Donations may be made to Cancer Services of Pointe Coupee, 350 Hospital Road, New Roads, LA 70760, the family said. ANTOINE, Joseph LCAP 11/19/1999 Funeral services for Joseph Antoine, 63, will be at noon Saturday, Nov. 20, in King's Funeral Home. The Rev. Alfred Williams will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Antoine died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in a local care center. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Katherine A. Guillory Antoine of Lake Charles; one daughter, Sally Bufferston of Stockton, Calif.; one stepson, Leon Hebert of Houston; one stepdaughter, Cynthia Thomas of Lake Charles; one brother, Freddie Antoine of Houston; one sister, May Coleman of Houston; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. ANTOINE, Joseph LCAP 11/17/1999 Funeral services for Joseph Antoine, 63, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local care center. ARCENEAUX, Paul S. LCAP 11/12/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Paul S. Arceneaux, 81, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Thursday in his residence. ARCENEAUX, Paul S. LCAP 11/13/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Paul Sandoz Arceneaux, 81, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 13, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Monsignor James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in Welsh Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Friday evening. Mr. Arceneaux died at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, in his residence. He was a native of Welsh and a resident of Jennings. He worked as a farmer in Welsh, was a 20-year employee of Oustalet Ford, and was a retired Diamond M Drilling Co. worker. Survivors include his wife, Inez Arceneaux of Jennings; one son, Irvin Arceneaux of Lafayette; three daughters, Lou Anna Carty, Linda Romero and Rosie Richards, all of Jennings; one brother, Neal Arceneaux of Welsh; one sister, Natalie Rhodriguez of Lake Arthur; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. ARDOIN, Ruby LCAP 11/24/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Ruby "Nona" Ardoin, 68, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Ardoin Cove Cemetery in Lacassine. Mrs. Ardoin died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999, in her residence. ARREDONDO, David D. LCAP 11/30/1999 Funeral arrangments for David D. Arredondo, 74, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 7:50 a.m. Saturday in a local hospital. AUCOIN, Allen B. LCAP 11/6/1999 Funeral services for Allen B. Aucoin, 78, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Hayes Cemetery in Hayes. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Aucoin died at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Hayes and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 52 years. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and was a retired mechanic for the Calcasieu Parish School Board. He was a member of VFW Post 2130 and of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Rita Aucoin of Lake Charles; one son, Ray Aucoin of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Linda Fuselier of Iowa, La.; one brother, John "Eunice" Aucoin of Hayes; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. AUTHEMENT, Lena LCAP 11/21/1999 CAMERON -- Funeral services for Lena Authement, 84, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, from Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady Star of the Sea Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m. and a Scripture service at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday, in the funeral home. Mrs. Authement died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, in Cameron. A native of Erath, she had lived in Cameron for 53 years. She owned and operated the Cameron Cafe for many years. She was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters. Survivors include four sons, Vergy, Alvin and Pressley Hebert, all of Cameron, and Allen Hebert of Lafayette; eight stepdaughters, Wilma Sullivan of Lake Charles, Jean Jinks, Jackie Jinks, Barbara Leger and Georgia Constance, all of Johnson Bayou, Mary Louise Nunez and Connie Sue Hicks, both of Deweyville, Texas, and Mary Lynn Constance of Big Lake; two brothers, Dewey Richard of Port Arthur, Texas, and Saul Richard of Groves, Texas; three sisters, Irene Boullion of Erath, Jane Morvant of Abbeville and Linda Guilbeaux of Port Arthur, Texas; 19 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. BACON, Brooklyn F. LCAP 11/12/1999 Funeral services for Brooklyn Faith Bacon, 4, will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Andy Buckley will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. Saturday. She died Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include one sister, Cryslyn Hope Bacon of Lake Charles. BAGGETT, James M. LCAP 11/1/1999 GRANT -- Funeral services for James Monroe Baggett, 83, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, in Palestine Baptist Church. The Rev. Rod Martin will officiate. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder. Visitation is 4:30-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 11 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Mr. Baggett died at 11:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Grant. He was a World War II Army veteran. He retired from Crown Zellerbach in 1980. He was a member of Sugartown Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Laron M. Baggett of DeRidder; one daughter, Glenda S. Baggett of Moss Bluff; one sister, Evie Rebecca Baggett of Grant; and two grandchildren. BARBIER, Donald A. LCAP 11/14/1999 CROWLEY -- Funeral services for Donald Anthony Barbier, 62, of Merryville, will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, in Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Barbier died at 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. BARNHILL,LauraLCAP11/9/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Laura Barnhill, 93, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 9, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. The Rev. Jeff Phillips will officiate. Burial will be in Whittaker Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Barnhill died at 12:53 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of DeRidder, she had lived in Houston most of her life before retiring in DeRidder. She was a former telephone operator and a member of First United Methodist Church of DeRidder. Survivors include two sisters, Beulah Collins of White Salmon, Wash., and Dollie Mulig of Bossier City. BARTIE, Orice LCAP 11/23/1999 Funeral arrangements for Orice Bartie, 34, 1003 W. McNeese St., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 8:55 a.m. Monday in a local hospital. BARTIE, Orice LCAP 11/30/1999 Funeral services for Orice ''Ike'' Bartie, 34, of 1003 West McNeese St. will be at 8 p.m. today, Nov. 30, in the Union Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. Joseph Bernard Sr. will officiate. Dismisal will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday with burial in Hi-Mount Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today. Mr. Bartie died at 8:55 a.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include four sisters, Delores Ann Gobert and Ruth Marie Bartie, both of Lake Charles, and Thomasine Joseph and Lucille Miller, both of Houston; two brothers, David Wayne Vital and Thomas Vital Jr., both of Lake Charles; his mother, Mrs. Rosie ''Pat'' Bartie Vital of Lake Charles; his father, Orice Moore Sr. of Cameron; his stepfather, Thomas Vital Sr. of Lake Charles; and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Maybell Bartie of Lake Charles. BASS, Loyce K. LCAP 11/13/1999 SPRINGHILL -- Funeral services for Loyce K. "Sister Bass" Bass, 55, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, in Springhill United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Springhill City Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Mortuary. Mrs. Bass died at 1:20 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, in a Shreveport hospital. BASS, Ray L. Jr. LCAP 11/21/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Ray Louis Bass Jr., 34, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, in Robison Funeral Home. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mr. Bass died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of Shreveport, he was a resident of Sulphur. Survivors include his wife, Cynthia A. Bass of Sulphur; two sons, Cody Bass of Lake Charles and Josh LeJeune of Sulphur; three brothers, Craig Rogers of Sulphur, David Bass of Westlake and Keith Rochester of Japan; two sisters, Tinisha Billiot and Courtney Bass, both of Sulphur; and his parents, Ray Bass Sr. and Judy Bass, both of Sulphur. BELL, Alice V., Mrs. LCAP 11/18/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Alice ''June'' Valyan Bell, 61, of 422 LeBato St. were at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, in the Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Elmore Garner officiated. Dismissal will be at 9 a.m. today with burial in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Mrs. Bell died at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Garland, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a longtime member of the Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Bell Sr.; one daughter, Emily Rose Thomas of Lake Charles; two sons, Victor Bell of Houston and Jerry Bell Jr. of Lake Charles; one sister, Ruby Lee Phillips of Lafayette; three brothers, Joseph Valyan, Albert Valyan and Dave Valyan Sr., all of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. BELL, Alice V., Mrs. LCAP 11/17/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Alice ''June'' Valyan Bell, 61, of 422 LeBato St. will be at 7 p.m. today, Nov. 17, in the Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Elmore Garner will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Thursday with burial in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today at the church. Mrs. Bell died at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Garland, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a longtime member of the Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Bell Sr.; one daughter, Emily Rose Thomas of Lake Charles; two sons, Victor Bell of Houston and Jerry Bell Jr. of Lake Charles; one sister, Ruby Lee Phillips of Lafayette; three brothers, Joseph Valyan, Albert Valyan and Dave Valyan Sr., all of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. BELL, Alice, Mrs. LCAP 11/15/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Alice Bell, 61, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 1:15 p.m. Sunday in a local hospital. BELLOW, Sister Marcia LCAP 11/20/1999 NEW ORLEANS -- Funeral services for Sister Marcia Bellow, 70, will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, from the Sisters of the Most Holy Family Convent chapel. Burial will be in the convent cemetery under the direction of Majestic Mortuary. Visitation is 7 p.m.-midnight Monday. Sister Bellow died Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, in New Orleans. She was a resident of New Orleans. Survivors include three brothers, Lawrence Bellow, Aaron Bellow and Paul Bellow, all of Lake Charles; and eight sisters, Mrs. Arlington (Ella Mae) Guillory of Tucson, Ariz., Catherine Bellow Hunt of Austin, Texas, Theresa Bellow Bush of Ohio, Genevieve Bellow of New Orleans and Lucy Mae Bellow Gallow, Lou Ella Bellow Woods, Ann Bellow Jacobs and Martha D. Bellow Smith, all of Lake Charles. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Society, the family said. BENCKENSTEIN, Brenda A. LCAP 11/23/1999 CARLYSS -- Funeral services for Brenda Ann Benckenstein, 59, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Gene Vincent will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery of Edgerly. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mrs. Benckenstein died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, in a car accident in Beauregard Parish. A native of New Iberia and a resident of Carlyss, she graduated from USL. She was a member of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Church in Sulphur. Survivors include her husband, Charles Ellis Benckenstein; one son, Charles David Benckenstein of Lake Charles; three daughters, Claudia Lynette Washburn of Carlyss, Ellen Ann B. Backlund of Hackberry and Eunice Beth McBeth of Douglass, Kan.; one brother, Clet A. Landry of Katy, Texas; three sisters, Mary K. Lloyd and Tina Lenord, both of Katy, Texas, and Nessa L. Tabor of Baton Rouge; her mother, Marie Landry of Delcambre; and 12 grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Cornerstone Christians Fellowship Church, P.O. Box 2355, Sulphur, La. 70664, the family said. BENCKENSTEIN, Brenda A. LCAP 11/22/1999 CARLYSS -- Funeral services for Brenda Ann Benckenstein, 59, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Gene Vincent will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery of Edgerly. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and 4-10 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mrs. Benckenstein died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, in a car accident in Beauregard Parish. A native of New Iberia and a resident of Carlyss, she graduated from USL. She was a member of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Church in Sulphur. Survivors include her husband, Charles Ellis Benckenstein; one son, Charles David Benckenstein of Lake Charles; three daughters, Claudia Lynette Washburn of Carlyss, Ellen Ann B. Backlund of Hackberry and Eunice Beth McBeth of Douglass, Kan.; one brother, Clet A. Landry of Katy, Texas; three sisters, Mary K. Lloyd and Tina Lenord of Katy, Texas, and Nessa L. Tabor of Baton Rouge; her mother, Marie Landry of Delcombe; and 12 grandchildren. BENCKENSTEIN, Brenda L. LCAP 11/21/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Brenda Ann Landry Benckenstein, 59, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Saturday. BIERMAN, Florence LCAP 11/13/1999 ANACOCO -- Funeral services for Florence Bierman, 81, will be at 3 p.m. today, Nov. 13, in Holly Grove Methodist Church. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mrs. Bierman died Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, in Leesville. BILLINGS, Ruthie W. LCAP 11/22/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Ruthie Mae Welch Billings, 93, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, in Peniel Baptist Church. Burial will be in Peniel Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Ms. Billings died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, her residence. BILLINGS, Ruthie W. LCAP 11/21/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Ruthie Welch Billings, 93, of Glenmora will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. She died Saturday in her residence. BLACK, Ira B. LCAP 11/27/1999 NEW ORLEANS -- Funeral services for Ira Vera Brown Black, 87, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Nov. 27, in Calvary Tabernacle Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Lake Lawn Mausoleum under the direction of Dorothy Lawless Funeral Home. Visitation is from noon. Mrs. Black died at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, 1999. A native of Lake Charles, she was a resident of New Orleans. She was a member of Eastern Star Veronica Chapter 8 and Calvary Tabernacle Christian Methodist Episcopal Church where she was on the steward and usher boards. Survivors include one daughter Jacqueline Flowers Black of New Orleans; one brother, Henry Shelby Brown of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. BLAINE, David M. LCAP 11/17/1999 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for David Michael Blaine, 8, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, in Hixson Funeral Home. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Blaine died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he had lived in the Lake Area all of his life. He was a student at Jake Drost School in Sulphur. He was in the Skylark Program. He was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church. Survivors include his mother, Betty Granger Blaine of Lake Charles; and one sister, Misty Michelle Blaine of Lake Charles. BONIOL, Warren B. LCAP 11/12/1999 FOREST HILL -- Funeral services for Warren B. Boniol, 38, of Glenmora will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, in Calvary Baptist Church. The Revs. Joel McMickin will officiate. Burial will be in Paul Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Boniol died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. He was a carpenter. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Deborah H. Boniol of Glenmora; one son, Warren Boniol of Carthage, Texas; two daughters, Misty Boniol of Carthage and Lauren Bailey of Glenmora; two brothers, Laden Boniol of Calcasieu and Ricky Boniol of Glenmora; one sister, Sheila Giles of Glenmora; his parents, Ernest Lee and Judy C. Boniol of Forest Hill; and his maternal grandmother, Mary Odom of Lake Charles. BONVENTRE, Frances C., Mrs. LCAP 11/20/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Frances C. Bonventre, 96, will be at 9 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Vistiation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Bonventre died at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, in her residence. A native of New Roads, she lived in Rockford, Ill. for a number of years before moving to Lake Charles 30 years ago. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Frank Anthony Bonventre. BORDAGES, Carletta ,Mrs. LCAP 11/6/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Carletta Bordages, 85, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Thursday in Alvin, Texas. BORDAGES, Carletta B. ,Mrs. LCAP 11/7/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Carletta Barry Bordages, 85, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral. The Rev. Harry Benefiel will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and 8-9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mrs. Bordages died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999, in Alvin, Texas. A native of Beaumont, Texas, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1949. She was co-owner and operator of Pelican Engraving Company for many years. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral. Survivors include one son, Louis J. Bordages of Houston; two daughters, Betty C. Zempter of Houston and Clare Hauser of Alvin; one sister, Mrs. Paul (Bernis) Anger of Beaumont; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Christus-St. Patrick Hospital Chapel, the family said. BOREL, Sophie C. LCAP 11/10/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Sophie Corinne Borel, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, in Robison Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from noon Thursday. Mrs. Borel died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Patoutville, she was a resident of Sulphur. She was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church, the Legion of Mary and the Women's Auxiliary of VFW Post 8107. Survivors include two sons, Ronald Joseph Borel of Lake Charles and Gerald Wayne Borel of New Iberia; one daughter, Diane Marie Borel Chesson of Vinton; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. BOURQUE, Lillian J. LCAP 11/1/1999 Funeral services for Lillian J. Bourque, 94, will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. Msgr. Joseph Bourque will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Bourque died Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999, in her residence. A native of Kinder, she lived in Moss Bluff. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Moss Bluff. Survivors include one son, Allen O. Bourque of Lake Charles; two daughters, Margie Davis of Tucson, Ariz., and Kula B. Jones of Moss Bluff; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 23 great-great-grandchildren. BOURQUE, Lois M. LCAP 11/7/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Lois Marie Bourque, 71, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 8, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Doucet Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Bourque died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. BOURQUE, Lois Marie LCAP 11/6/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Lois Marie Bourque, 71, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Friday in the Jennings hospital. BOYET, John M. LCAP 11/6/1999 Funeral services for John Marshall Boyet, 94, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Mr. Boyet died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, in a local hospital. BOYET, John M. LCAP 11/7/1999 Funeral services for John Marshall Boyet, 94, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. Dr. David Whitlock will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is from noon Monday. Mr. Boyet died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Dubberly, he moved to Lake Charles from Baton Rouge in 1954. He was principal of Vinton High School for 16 years and principal of Westlake High School. He served on the Louisiana committee of the Association of College and Secondary Schools and the executive committee of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. He was superintendent of Monroe city schools, associate director of LSU's general extension department and administrative assistant to the superintendent of Calcasieu Parish schools. He retired in 1971. He served as president of the Calcasieu-Cameron Retired Teachers Association for 12 years and president of District VII. He served on the LRTA Legislative Committee. In 1988, he was awarded AARP's National Community Service award, and he was a Paul Harris fellow in the Rotary Club. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Patricia Millican of Baton Rouge; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the John M. Boyet Scholarship Funeral, c/o LSU Foundation, 3838 West Lakeshore Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, the family said. BROUSSARD, Loretha LCAP 11/30/1999 Funeral arrangements for Loretha Broussard, 61, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. BROWER, Thelma T., Mrs. LCAP 11/19/1999 ELTON -- Funeral services for Mrs. Thelma Tietje Brower, 98, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 19, in Elton United Methodist Church. The Rev. Dick Scott-Welsh will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Jennings under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Brower died at 8:10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, in a Basile care center. She was a lifelong resident of Elton. She was a former employee of the U.S. Postal Service. She was a member and past matron of Holly Chapter 90, OES. She was a member of Elton United Methodist Church, where she was the former adult Sunday school teacher. Survivors include one sister, Irma Morrish of Jennings. BROWNING, Violet N. LCAP 11/4/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Violet N. Browning, 75, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Browning died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. BUCKLIN, Roy LCAP 11/13/1999 HATHAWAY -- Funeral services for Roy Bucklin, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, in Raymond United Methodist Church. The Rev. Tim Beeler will officiate. Burial will be in Raymond Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Mr. Bucklin died at 2:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 1999, in a Jennings care center. He was a lifelong resident of the Elton-Hathaway area and was a graduate of Elton High School. He was a retired farmer and cattleman. He was a member of the Jeff Davis Cattlemens Association, the Farm Bureau and the Louisiana Angus Association. He was a member of Raymond United Methodist Church and the church adult Sunday school class. Survivors include his wife, Effie Hetzel Bucklin of Jennings; two daughters, Jeanette Bucklin of Jennings and Doris Bucklin Rabalais of Lafayette; one sister, Edna Keys of Lake Charles; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. BULLER, Helen LCAP 11/13/1999 ELTON -- Funeral services for Helen Buller, 77, will be at 10:30 a.m. today, Nov. 13, from St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Buller died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. BULLER, Mary Helen LCAP 11/12/1999 ELTON -- Funeral arrangements for Mary Helen Buller, 77, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a Lake Charles hospital. BUSHNELL, Edward LCAP 11/30/1999 Funeral arrangements for Edward Bushnell, 86, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. BUXTON, Jackie C. LCAP 11/14/1999 FOREST HILL -- Graveside services for Jackie Carroll Johnson Buxton, 48, of Hitchcock, Texas, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, in Butters Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Buxton died Friday, Nov. 12, 1999, in Texas City, Texas. CAMP, Theresa LCAP 11/30/1999 MANY -- Funeral services for Theresa Ann Mitchell Camp, 61, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 30, from St. John Catholic Church. The Revs. Michael Manase and John Perdue will officiate. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery under direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home until time of services. Mrs. Camp died Saturday, Nov. 27, 1999, in Marthaville. A display advertising sales representative, she worked for the American Press for 21 years and was a member of the Lake Charles Advertising Federation. Survivors include one daughter, Sheila Ann Williamson of Tyler, Texas; one son, Anthony Martin "Tony" Camp Sr. of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Merritt of Marthaville and Syble Lanell Spann of Tyler; one brother, James Gordon Mitchell of Magnolia, Ark; and six grandchildren. CARON, James T. LCAP 11/30/1999 Funeral services for James Thomas Caron, 56, will be at 5 p.m. today, Nov. 30, in Johnson Funeral Home. The body was cremated. Mr. Caron died at 7:27 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999. CARTER, Walter W. LCAP 11/27/1999 Funeral services for Walter William Carter, 88, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne LeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Carter died Friday, Nov. 26, 1999, in his residence. A native of Branch, he had lived in Lake Charles for 70 years after moving from LaCompte. He was a World War II Navy veteran. He was employed as a heavy-equipment operator in construction. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Eurtha E. Carter; one daughter, Mondell Rogers of Austin, Texas; one brother, Delmer Carter of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. CASILLAS, Mary G. LCAP 11/2/1999 CROWLEY -- Funeral services for Mary Gauthreaux Casillas, 38, will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 2, from St. Michael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Estherwood Cemetery in Estherwood under the direction of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home. She died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. CHANCE, Lillian H. LCAP 11/7/1999 HILLISTER, Texas -- Funeral services for Lillian Hugghins Chance, 81, mother of Cathleen Jagneaux of Sulphur, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, in Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Allison Cemetery outside of Warren, Texas. Mrs. Chance died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, in a Beaumont, Texas, hospital. CHENEVERT, Ordine M. LCAP 11/13/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Ordine Marie Chenevert, 80, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Decoteau will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be 3-10 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Chenevert died Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, in her daughter's residence in Lake Charles. She was a native of Cottonport and a resident of Sulphur. She was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church, the Altar Society, Legion of Mary, Catholic Daughters and the Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include three sons, Wayne Chenevert of Phoenix, Johnny Chenevert of Houston and David Chenevert of Corpus Christi, Texas; four daughters, Cynthia Fails of Kingswood, Texas, Margaret Stanley of Houston and Annie Estillete and Denise Ackley, both of Lake Charles; 17 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. CHIASSON, Della Mae LCAP 11/19/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Della Mae Chiasson, 81, of Orange, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Chiasson died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, in a Beaumont, Texas, care center. She was a former resident of Westlake, had lived in Orange for 38 years, and was a member of Gold Star Sisters of American Legion Post 407. She was Baptist. Survivors include her husband, Orvy J. Chiasson; four sons, Gary Yates, Billy Yates, Billy Don Chiasson and Harold Yates Jr.; two daughters, Jean McCloud and Bonnie Sue Gibson; one brother, Raymond McMonigle; one sister, Bonnie Rollins; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. CHIMENO, Marguerite J. LCAP 11/23/1999 Funeral services for Marguerite J. Chimeno, 72, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 23, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Heriberto Garcia-Bernal will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m., with a rosary at 1:30 p.m. Mrs. Chimeno died Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999. A native of Lake Charles, she was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church Survivors include her husband, Angelo Chimeno of Lake Charles, one son, David Chimeno of Lake Charles; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. CLARK, Johnny H. LCAP 11/15/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Johnny H. Clark, 70, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Lake Arthur. Mr. Clark died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. CLARK, Mary G. LCAP 11/23/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Mary G. Clark, 68, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. CLARK, Mary Geneva LCAP 11/24/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Mary Geneva Clark, 68, will be at 3 p.m. today, Nov. 24, in Snider Funeral Home. The Revs. Ray Borque and Frank Kendall will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is until the service. Mrs. Clark died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, in the DeQuincy hospital. She was a resident of DeQuincy and a member of Eastern Heights Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Jack Clark of DeQuincy; one daughter, Jackie Clark of DeQuincy; one son, Alvin E. Douglas III of Baytown, Texas; four brothers, Albert Carriger of St. Louis, William Ward of Richmond, Va., George "Buddy" Ward of Gary, Tenn., and Charles Ward of DeQuincy; three sisters, Virginia Parker of Longview, Texas, Ruby Bass of Bradington, Fla., and Patricia Chiocca of Richmond; and three grandchildren. CLARK, Sherry LCAP 11/5/1999 CALCASIEU -- Funeral services for Sherry Clark, 50, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, in New Hope Baptist Church. Burial will be in Burrough Cemetery in Elmer under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Clark died at 9:05 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. CLARY, Helen H. LCAP 11/16/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Helen Humbarger Clary, 87, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died Monday in the Jennings hospital. CLARY, Helen H., Mrs. LCAP 11/17/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Humbarger Clary, 87, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, in Miguez Funeral Home. The Revs. Lindsey Burns and Bruce Lowe will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Clary died at 1:47 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Warren, Texas, she moved from DeRidder to Jennings in 1937. She served as executive secretary for the American Red Cross for 20 years, receiving her training from the national Red Cross headquarters in Atlanta. She was a secretary for Ruth Loyd Miller, a Professional Law Corp., for nine years. She was a member of First Baptist Church, where she was active in the missions and visitation program and attended the Sanctuary Sunday School class. Survivors include five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. CLAYTON, Romaine LCAP 11/22/1999 Funeral arrangements for Romaine Clayton, 24, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a Beaumont hospital. CLAYTON, Romaine D. LCAP 11/26/1999 Funeral services for Romaine Della Clayton, 24, will be at noon Saturday, Nov. 27, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Sam Osuji will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. She died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, in Beaumont, Texas. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include five brothers, Joseph Bernard Clayton of South Carolina, Jerald Clayton and Thurman T. Clayton Jr., both of Lake Charles, James Troy Clayton Sr. of Irving, Texas, and Jesse Troy Clayton of Garland, Texas; her paternal grandmother, Ruby Taylor of Lake Charles; and her maternal grandmother, Romaine Della Clark of Lake Charles. CLAYTON, Romaine D. LCAP 11/25/1999 Funeral services for Romaine Della Clayton, 24, will be at noon Saturday, Nov. 27, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Sam Osuji will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday. She died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, in Beaumont. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include five brothers, Joseph Bernard Clayton of South Carolina, Jerald Clayton and Thurman T. Clayton Jr., both of Lake Charles, James Troy Clayton Sr. of Irving, Texas, and Jesse Troy Clayton of Garland, Texas; her paternal grandmother, Ruby Taylor of Lake Charles; and her maternal grandmother, Romaine Della Clark of Lake Charles. COCHRANE, Stephanie LCAP 11/24/1999 Funeral arrangements for Stephanie Cochrane, 90, of Westlake, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a Sulphur care center. COCHRANE, Stephanie LCAP 11/25/1999 Funeral services for Stephanie Cochrane, 90, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim Guthrie will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today, and from 10 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Cochrane died at 3:01 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999, in a Sulphur care center. A native of Perth Amboy, N.J., she lived in Westlake for the past 56 years. She was a seamstress at Rusty's Cleaners before retiring. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Westlake Survivors include one daughter, Dorothy Hawkins of Westlake; one brother, Walter Ruszkowski of Matawan, N.J.; one sister, Helen Strako of Tuckerton, N.J.; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. COLE, Helen M. LCAP 11/12/1999 Private services for Helen Martin Cole, 94, will be under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Charles Parish. Mrs. Cole died at 12:55 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, in a local care center. Survivors include one stepdaughter, Lula Pennington of Raleigh, N.C.; one stepson, R.A. Cole Jr. of Kingston, Mass.; and one sister, Minerva L. Martin of College Park, Md. Memorial donations may be made to St. Margaret Catholic Church in Lake Charles or Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville, the family said. COMEAUX, Mae M. LCAP 11/18/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Walter (Mae Miller) Comeaux, 81, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 18, in the First Church of Christ. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Comeaux died at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. CONNER, Lillie B. LCAP 11/18/1999 Funeral services for Lillie Babineaux Conner, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Andrew Martin will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake Cemetery. Visitation is 1:30-10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Conner died at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 1999, in a local care center. A native of Jennings, she had lived in Sweetlake most of her life. She was a member of Big Lake Tabernacle. Survivors include two sons, Clyde W. Conner of Lake Charles and Donald L. Conner of Sweetlake; two daughters, Dorothy M. Trahan of Benton, Ark., and Mrs. J.C. (Betty Stanley) of Lake Charles; two brothers, John Babineaux of Eunice and George Babineaux of Sulphur; two sisters, Anna St. Germaine of Ragley and Elda Duhon of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. CONNER, Lillie B. LCAP 11/14/1999 Funeral arrangements for Lillie Babineaux Conner, 82, of Sweetlake, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Friday in Lake Charles care center. COOPER, Charles N. LCAP 11/9/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Charles N. Cooper, 59, will be at 3 p.m. today, Nov. 9, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Carolyn Volentine will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Cooper died Sunday, Nov. 8, 1999, in Evans. He was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. He was a retired supervisor from Citgo with 30 years of service. He was a an Army veteran serving with the 101st Airborne Division. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 279 of DeQuincy. Survivors include his wife, Joy Cooper of DeQuincy; one son, Colin L. Cooper of DeQuincy; one daughter, Angela P. Hollingsworth of DeQuincy; two brothers, M.L. "Buddy" Cooper and Jimmy D. Cooper, both of DeQuincy; two sisters, Louise Glasspool and Nickie Wall, both of DeQuincy; his mother, Elma Cooper of DeQuincy; and four grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church of DeQuincy, the family said. CRON, Henry LCAP 11/23/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Henry Cron, 88, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Monday. CRON, Henry G. LCAP 11/24/1999 SULPHUR -- Henry Gus Cron, 88, died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, in Hixson Funeral Home. A native of Sequin, Texas, he had lived in Sulphur for 47 years. He was an electrician for 50 years and retired in 1973. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth F. Cron of Sulphur; one daughter, Carol Suzanne Reece of Anaheim, Calif.; two sons, Wesley M. Cron and Robert E. Cron, both of Ragley; one sister, Vettie Hockmeyer of Cleveland, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. CRUIKSHANK, Helene L. LCAP 11/18/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Helene Little Cruikshank, 88, of Houston will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. John Blumm will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Cruikshank died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, in Houston. She moved from Lake Charles to DeQuincy in 1938. She served as one of the founders and the first librarian of the DeQuincy branch of the Calcasieu Parish Public Libraries. She also served on the Calcasieu Parish Library Board of Directors. She was a charter member of the DeQuincy Study Club. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and served on many civic committees. Survivors include one daughter, Judith Ellen Vernon of Evant, Texas; three sons, Robert J. Cruikshank of Houston, Thomas H. Cruikshank of Dallas and William E. Cruikshank of New Orleans; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. CRUMBLEY, Ja Kun LCAP 11/1/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Ja Kun "Nancy" Crumbley, 61, of Alexandria and Oakdale, will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, in St. Matthew Baptist Church. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Resthaven Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mrs. Crumbley died at 9:42 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999, in a Dallas hospital. CRYER, Jackie V. LCAP 11/13/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Jackie V. Cryer, 71, of Merryville, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 13, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Cannon Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Mrs. Cryer died Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, in her residence. CRYER, James H. LCAP 11/15/1999 ROSEPINE -- Graveside services for James Hardy Cryer, 68, were at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, in Rosepine Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Cryer died at 10:35 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. CYPHER, Dorothy L. LCAP 11/16/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Dorothy L. Cypher, 78, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 16, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Cypher died Friday, Nov. 12, 1999, in her Hot Springs, Ark., residence. DARBONNE, Mansel LCAP 11/2/1999 LAWTELL -- Funeral services for Mansel Darbonne, 66, of Sulphur, were held Monday, Nov. 1, from St. Bridget Catholic Church. Burial was in the church mausoleum under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point. Mr. Darbonne died Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999, in Sulphur. DARBONNE, Russell K. LCAP 11/21/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Russell Keith Darbonne, 44, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Monsignor James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. and a vigil service at 8 p.m.; and from 7 a.m. Monday. Mr. Darbonne died at 4:50 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, 1999, in an automobile accident south of Jennings. A native of Emporia, Kan., he lived in Jennings. He was a 1973 graduate of Jennings High School. He was a plant scheduler for Mundy Maintenance. He as an assistant scout master of Troop 165. Survivors include his wife, Loretta Ann M. Darbonne of Jennings; one son, Russell Shane Darbonne of Lake Charles; three daughters, Mrs. Che' (Chrissy) D. Begnaud of Roanoke, Heather Lynn Darbonne of Jennings and Katelyn Leigh Darbonne of Jennings; one half-brother, Jim Bob Heusner of El Dorado, Kan., two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence (Karen) Lavergne of Jennings and Mrs. Lynn (Pam) Prejean of Jennings; his parents, Russell Joseph Darbonne of Iota and Betty Jean Darbonne of Jennings; and one grandchild. DAVIS, Dennis A. LCAP 11/7/1999 ROSEPINE -- Funeral services for Dennis Allen Davis, 21, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 8, in Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Davis died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, in a Seattle hospital. DEASON, Walter LCAP 11/16/1999 PITKIN -- Funeral services for Walter "Cartis" Deason, 71, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, in Marlow Baptist Church. The Revs. Joey Rudisill and Al Gist will officiate. Burial will be in Marlow Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, Nov. 16, in the funeral home and from 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mr. Deason died at 6:35 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Cravens, he lived in Pitkin most of his life. He was a member of Marlow Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 27 years and retired in 1975 as a Senior Master Sergeant. He was a rural mail carrier in Pitkin, retiring in 1993. He graduated from Auburn University in 1959. Survivors include his wife, Emily Deason of Pitkin; three sons, Walter Bradley Deason of Houston, Steven Michael Sheehan of San Antonio, Texas, and Bill Sheehan of Omaha, Neb.; one daughter, Leslie Ann Milligan of Charleston, S.C.; two sisters, Bertie Smith of Houston and Ermalea Bailey of Pitkin; four brothers, Marvin Deason of Pitkin, Lee and George Deason, both of Houston and Mitchell Deason of Canyon Lake, Texas; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. DEASON, Walter LCAP 11/15/1999 PITKIN -- Funeral arrangements for Walter Deason, 71, of Pitkin, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home of Deridder. He died Sunday in local hospital. DEROUEN, Eldridge ,Mrs. LCAP 11/1/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Eldridge (Della Fontenot) Derouen, 70, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 1, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Howard Holton will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mrs. Derouen died at 5:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999, in her residence. A native of Big Lake, she was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Grand Lake High School. She had worked at JCPenney and United Jewelers. She was a member of Lake Charles Revival Center. Survivors include her husband; one son, Bruce Derouen of Kenner; two daughters, Patsy Cryar of DeRidder and Peggy McGinnis of Lake Charles; five brothers, Bernard Fontenot of Sulphur, Clarence Fontenot of Georgetown, Texas, Huey Fontenot of Austin, Texas, and Clifton and Lee Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; four sisters, Ena Fontenot of Eunice and Lucy Wisdom, Luna Corkran and Eula Ellis, all of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southwest Louisiana, the family said. DESHOTEL, Mary L. LCAP 11/14/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mary Lois Deshotel, 74, of Evangeline will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pleasant Summit (China) Cemetery. Mrs. Deshotel died at 5:47 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. DIEDRICH, Vernon W. Sr. LCAP 11/3/1999 Graveside services for Vernon W. "Shorty" Diedrich Sr., 85, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Diedrich died Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999, in Fort Walton Beach. DIETZ, Harry W. LCAP 11/30/1999 SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Funeral services for Harry William Dietz, 82, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, in McDougal Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and from 1 p.m. Thursday. Mr. Dietz died Friday, Nov. 26, 1999, in West Jordan, Utah. A native of Kinder, he had lived in Lake Charles. He was a journeyman electrician before retiring in 1982. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater aboard LST 70, USCG, from1942-1945. Survivors include his wife Pollyanna White Dietz of Taylorsville, Utah; three daughters, Pollyanna Weigel and Laura Lyn Vasso, both of West Jordan, and Harriett Dietz of Wheaton, Md.; one brother, Raymond E. Dietz of Penngrove, Calif.; one sister, Lorraine Hammock of DeQuincy; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. DOMENGEAUX, W.J. LCAP 11/16/1999 CARLYSS -- Funeral services for W.J. "Bud" Domengeaux, 90, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, from St. Theresa Catholic Church. The Rev. Francis Fitzsimmons will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, Nov. 16, and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Domengeaux died Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Lafayette, he was a resident of Carlyss. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church of Carlyss. Survivors include one son, Henry Lee Domengeaux of Carlyss; one daughter, Janet M. Sons of Port Arthur, Texas; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchildren. DOMENGEAUX, W.J. LCAP 11/15/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for W.J. "Bud" Domengeaux, 90, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a Sulphur hospital. DOMENGEAUX, W.J. LCAP 11/17/1999 CARLYSS -- Funeral services for W.J. "Bud" Domengeaux, 90, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 17, from St. Theresa Catholic Church. The Rev. Francis Fitzsimmons will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. today. Mr. Domengeaux died Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Lafayette, he was a resident of Carlyss. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church of Carlyss. Survivors include one son, Henry Lee Domengeaux of Carlyss; one daughter, Janet M. Sons of Port Arthur, Texas; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchildren. DOUGLAS, Anna Lois LCAP 11/2/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Anna Lois Douglas, 62, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 2, in White Oaks Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery. Mrs. Douglas died Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999, in her residence. DUHON, Byron D. Sr. LCAP 11/6/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Byron D. Duhon Sr., 47, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Friday in an Arlington, Texas, hospital. DUHON, Byron D. Sr. LCAP 11/7/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Byron D. Duhon Sr., 47, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Revs. T.L. Herlong and Oris Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10:30 a.m. Monday. Mr. Duhon died at 3:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, in an Arlington, Texas, hospital. He was a native and resident of Jennings. He was a machinist. He was a member of Local Union 470 IAM and union steward of District 161. He was a member of the bible committee. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Duhon; four sons, Byron Jr., Mark Anthony, Chadwick Joseph and Stephen Scott Duhon, all of Jennings; one brother, Garrette Dean Duhon of Jennings; two sisters, Mrs. Tim (Nora) Woodward and Mrs. James (Saundra) Hearod, both of Jennings; his parents, Clifton E. Duhon and Ella Mae Duhon of Jennings; and one grandchild. DUHON, Eva LCAP 11/13/1999 Funeral arrangements for Eva Duhon, 86, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. DUHON, Eva C. LCAP 11/18/1999 Funeral services for Eva Mae Celestine Duhon, 86, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19, in Christian Baptist Church. The Rev. William Alexander will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Friday. She died Friday, Nov. 12, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Mamou, she lived in Lake Charles for 60 years. She was a member of Mount Calvary and Messiah Baptist Church. She was an usher at Mount Calvary. Survivors include one son, J. James Duhon of Lake Charles; one brother, David Richard of Selina, Calif.; four sisters, Mabel Ogborne of Lake Charles, Fannie R. Brown of DeQuincy and Vernice and Violet Thomas, both of Mamou; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. DUHON, Eva C. LCAP 11/19/1999 Funeral services for Eva Mae Celestine Duhon, 86, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 19, in Christian Baptist Church. The Rev. William Alexander will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Ms. Duhon died Friday, Nov. 12, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Mamou, she lived in Lake Charles for 60 years. She was a member of Christian Baptist Church. She formerly was a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church, where she was an usher, and Messiah Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, J. James Duhon of Lake Charles; one brother, David Richard of Selina, Calif.; four sisters, Mabel Ogborne of Lake Charles, Fannie R. Brown of DeQuincy and Vernice Ardoin and Violet Thomas, both of Mamou; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. DULANEY, Clyde J. LCAP 11/18/1999 Funeral services for Clyde J. Dulaney, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The Rev. Mark S. Nope will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, and 8-11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home and from noon in the church. Mr. Dulaney died at 5:35 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, in his residence. A native of Fred, Texas, he lived in Silsbee, Texas, for several years before moving to Moss Bluff in 1965. He was a U.S. Merchant Marines veteran of World War II. He was a sports official and member of the Southwest Football Association and the Southwest Basketball Association. He was responsible for the purchase of land from Sun Oil Company for the recreation center in Ward 1 and served as president of the Park Board for many years. He also served on the Police Jury for four years. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, serving as high priest. Survivors include his wife, Syble Watts Dulaney; two daughters, Mrs. Edward (Darline) Aucoin and Mrs. Tony (Alicia Ann) Courville, both of Moss Bluff; one brother, Billy Ray Dulaney of Silsbee, Texas; two sisters, Louise Burrows of El Dorado, Texas, and Jannette McClelland of Silsbee, Texas; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. DUNN, Jerri H. LCAP 11/23/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Jerri Hicks Dunn, 71, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Leesville Cemetery. She died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999. DUNPHY, Orville L.LCAP11/9/1999 CROWLEY -- Funeral services for Orville Lee Dunphy, 79, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, from St. Michael Catholic Church. The Rev. Louis J. Richard will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Delhomme Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Dunphy died at 9:10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. He was a native of Crowley. During World War II he served as an instructor pilot in the Army Air Corps. He was employed in heavy equipment sales for over 30 years. He was the founder of Acadiana Caster and Wheels of Lafayette and remained with the firm until his retirement in 1998. He was a member of St. Mary Church Christian Community, American Legion, Association of General Contractors and a charter member of LeTriomphe Country Club. Survivors include his wife, Lucille Boudreaux Dunphy; two daughters, Diane Pryor of Dallas and Kathleen D. Corbello of Lafayette; two sons, Robert O. Dunphy and Grover L. Dunphy, both of Lafayette; one sister, Imogene LaCour of Crowley; and eight grandchildren. DURANT, Jason S. LCAP 11/26/1999 Jennings -- Funeral services for Jason Steven Durant, 22, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Durant died at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999, in Houston. EAVES, Tina LCAP 11/23/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Tina Eaves, 33, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 23, in Canaan Baptist Church. Burial will be in Canaan Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999, in Houston. EAVES, Tina LCAP 11/22/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Tina Eaves, 33, of Houston, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Sunday in Houston. EDWARDS, Donnie W. LCAP 11/22/1999 SIMPSON -- Funeral services for Donnie W. Edwards, 38, will be at 3 p.m. today, Nov. 22, in First Assembly of God Church of Simpson. Burial will be in Welcome Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Edwards died Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999, in Simpson. ELLENDER, Joyce E. LCAP 11/22/1999 CHOUPIQUE -- Funeral services for Joyce E. Ellender, 69, will be at noon Tuesday, Nov. 23, Hixson Funeral Home of Sulphur. The Rev. Wilberdee Foreman will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Ellender died Friday, Nov. 19, 1999, in Choupique. She was a native and lifelong resident of Sulphur. Survivors include her husband, Clifford Calvin Ellender of Choupique; one son, Calvin Scott Ellender of Choupique; one daughter, Joy Beth Daigle of Colorado; two brothers, Jay Richard of Toledo Bend and Ronnie Romero of Sulphur; three sister, Martha Richardson of Big Woods, Fran Lott of Vinton and Betty Racca of Beaumont; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. ELMORE, Celia ,Mrs. LCAP 11/14/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Celia "Mama Miss" Elmore, 98, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, in Rising Star Baptist Church. Burial will be in Alexandria National Cemetery in Pineville under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mrs. Elmore died at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, in an Orange, Texas, hospital. ELMORE, Celia Jones LCAP 11/12/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Celia Jones "Mama Miss" Elmore, 98, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in an Orange, Texas, hospital. FALCON, Elaine R. LCAP 11/1/1999 BATON ROUGE -- Funeral services for Elaine Rose Landry Falcon, 75, will be noon today, Nov. 1, from St. George Catholic Church. The Rev. Adrian Pere will officiate. Interment will be in St. George Mausoleum under the direction of Ourso of Gonzales Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Landry died at 1:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999, in Baton Rouge. A native of Crowley, she was a resident of Baton Rouge. She graduated from LSU with honors. She was a former school teacher and a former home demonstration agent. Survivors include her husband Stewart Falcon; 13 children, Duane Paul, Dwight Stevens, Randall Michael, Edwin Simon, Denis Sherwin "Coon," Deryl Ann "Dee Dee," Chad Davie, Don Allen, Den Renee, Lori Lynn Marie, Jan Marie, Kim Gerard and Jon Patrick Falcon; one sister, Barbara Ann Landry Provenzano; 24 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. FEE, Clint Edward LCAP 11/11/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Clint Edward Fee, 22, of Dry Creek will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 11, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Hunt will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation is from 8 a.m.. Mr. Fee died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, in Ragley. A native of DeRidder, he was a longtime resident of Dry Creek. He was senior draftsman for Levingston Engineers. He was a member of Dry Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Kimberly Busby Fee of Dry Creek; one son, Ethan James Fee of Dry Creek; four brothers, Randal Johnson of Dry Creek, Scotty Fee of Lafayette and Tony Fee and Stacy Fee, both of Pitkin; three sisters, Angelia Fee of Westlake, Edee Fee of Dry Creek and Amanda Fee of Pitkin; his mother and stepfather, Laverne and James Hill, both of Dry Creek; his father, Troy Fee of Pitkin; and his maternal grandmother, Rosa Lee Johnson of Dry Creek. FEE, Edward LCAP 11/10/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Edward Fee, 22, of Dry Creek will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Hunt will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Fee died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, in Ragley. A native of DeRidder, he was a longtime resident of Dry Creek. He was senior draftsman for Levingston Engineers. He was a member of Dry Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Kimberly Busby Fee of Dry Creek; one son, Ethan James Fee of Dry Creek; four brothers, Randal Johnson of Dry Creek, Scotty Fee of Lafayette and Tony Fee and Stacy Fee, both of Pitkin; three sisters, Angelia Fee of Westlake, Edee Fee of Dry Creek and Amanda Fee of Pitkin; his mother and stepfather, Laverne and James Hill, both of Dry Creek; his father, Troy Fee of Pitkin; and his maternal grandmother, Rosa Lee Johnson of Dry Creek. FONTENOT, Aline E. LCAP 11/23/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Aline E. Fontenot, 85, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 23, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. A rosary was recited Monday evening. Mrs. Fontenot died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999. A native of Church Point, she was a resident of Sulphur since 1948. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW and was a past member of the Catholic Daughters. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and cooked for the priest at LaSalette for 12 years. Survivors include two sons, Darrel P. and Dr. James M. Fontenot, both of Sulphur; four daughters, Winola M. Chaisson and Martha L. Caldwell, both of Sulphur, Rose Marie Whitton of Friendswood, Texas, and Cynthia Miciotto of Richmond, Texas; six sisters, Corinne Barnes, Dean Foux and Agnes LeLeux, all of Sulphur, Ruby Franques of Metairie, Jannell Webster of Lafayette and Mildred Richard of Church Point; 15 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Aline E. LCAP 11/22/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Aline E. Fontenot, 85, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Fontenot died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999. A native of Church Point, she was a resident of Sulphur since Nov. 4, 1948. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post and a past member of the Catholic Daughters. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and was a cook for the LaSalette priests for 12 years. Survivors include two sons, Darrel P. and James M. Fontenot of Sulphur; four daughters, Winola M. Chaisson and Martha L. Caldwell, both of Sulphur, Rose Marie Whitton of Friendswood, Texas, and Cynthia Meccolts of Richmond, Texas; one brother, Milton Elkin of Sulphur; six sisters, Corinne Barnes, Dean Foux and Agnes LeLeux, all of Sulphur, Ruby Franques of Metairie, Jannell Webster of Lafayette and Mildred Richard of Church Point; 15 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Charles LCAP 11/28/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Charles Fontenot, 58, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Revs. Scott Coon and Gregory Willis will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Fontenot died Friday, Nov. 26, 1999, in Kinder. He was a native of Kinder. He was a retired funeral director. He was a member of the Kinder Church of Christ. Survivors include one son, Cory Fontenot of Kinder; one brother, Rollie Fontenot of Lake Charles; and one sister, Jody Fontenot of Slidell. FONTENOT, Clarence J. LCAP 11/7/1999 LACASSINE -- Funeral services for Clarence Joseph Fontenot, 75, of Sulphur, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, from St. John Catholic Church. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mr. Fontenot died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Big Lake, he lived in Sulphur most of his life. He served in the Army during World War II as a demolition expert and was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He was a member of Carpenters Local 953 for 40 years. Survivors include his wife, Mildred E. Fontenot; one son, Klaney J. "Junior" Fontenot of Sulphur; one daughter, Cheryl Bebee of Iowa; one sister, Enola Duhon of Big Lake; five grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Irene LCAP 11/11/1999 Funeral arrangements for Irene Fontenot, 79, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local hospital. FONTENOT, Irene F. LCAP 11/12/1999 MALLET -- Funeral services for Irene Fruge Fontenot, 79, of Lake Charles will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, from St. Ann Catholic Church. The Rev. Dennis Osauqwu will officiate. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Fontenot died Wednesday, Nov. 13, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Mallet, she had lived in Lake Charles for 54 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Marvin L. Fontenot of Lake Charles; two brothers, Louis Fruge of Mallet and Tony Fruge of Oakland, Calif.; two sisters, Louisa Collins of Compton, Calif., and Leona Pappion of Mallet; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Lionel J. LCAP 11/18/1999 Funeral services for Lionel Joseph Fontenot, 61, will be at 3 p.m. today, Nov. 18, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jack Reynolds will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Wednesday evening. Mr. Fontenot died at 3:40 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Ville Platte and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 33 years. He was a millwright at Olin Chemicals and was a member of Carpenters, Piledrivers and Millwrights Local 953. He was a member of W.B. Williamson American Legion Post 1 Sons of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Melody L. Fontenot of Lake Charles; one son, Staff Sgt. Anthony Scott Fontenot of Pensacola, Fla.; two daughters, Vicki Zimmerman of Baton Rouge and Sherry Sutherland of Moss Bluff; one stepson, Keith Smith of DeRidder; one stepdaughter, Krista Richard of Vinton; two brothers, Chuck Richard of Texas and LeRoy Fontenot of Anthony, Texas; one sister, Bertha Peet of LeBleu Settlement; his mother, Bernice Gary of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Lionel J. LCAP 11/17/1999 Funeral services for Lionel Joseph Fontenot, 61, will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jack Reynolds will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Fontenot died at Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Ville Platte and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 33 years. He was a millwright at Olin Chemicals and was a member of Carpenters, Piledrivers and Millwrights Local 953. He was a member of W.B. Williamson American Legion Post 1 Sons of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Melody L. Fontenot of Lake Charles; one son, Staff Sgt. Anthony Scott Fontenot of Pensacola, Fla.; two daughters, Vicki Zimmerman of Baton Rouge and Sherry Sutherland of Moss Bluff; one stepson, Keith Smith of DeRidder; one stepdaughter, Krista Richard of Vinton; two brothers, Chuck Richard of Texas and LeRoy Fontenot of Anthony, Texas; one sister, Bertha Peet of LeBleu Settlement; his mother, Bernice Gary of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Vivian I. LCAP 11/13/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Vivian Istre Fontenot, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, in Robison Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Mrs. Fontenot died Friday, Nov. 12, 1999, in Sulphur. FONTENOT, Vivian I. LCAP 11/14/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Vivian Istre Fontenot, 85, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 14, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Brandi Kendall will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mrs. Fontenot died Friday, Nov. 12, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Esterwood, she had lived in Sulphur since 1945. She was a member of South Sulphur Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Joseph B. Fontenot of Sulphur; one son, Ira Fontenot of Vinton; and two grandchildren. FOYIL, Billy M. LCAP 11/24/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Billy Mike Foyil, 59, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 24, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery. Mr. Foyil died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999, in a Beaumont, Texas, hospital. FRUGE, Percy LCAP 11/24/1999 Funeral services for Percy Fruge, 78, of Groves, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 24, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Golinski will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery in Chloe. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Fruge died at 10:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, in Groves. A native of Eunice, he lived most of his life in Lake Charles before moving to Groves 24 years ago. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a longshoreman for the Port of Lake Charles for 25 years and a member of the Roofers Local 76. He was a member of the International Longshoreman's Association. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Groves. Survivors include one daughter, Sandra Ortego of Lake Charles; one sister, Bertha Ashley of Flat Rock, Ark.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. FRUGE, Sibyl F. LCAP 11/30/1999 BASILE -- Funeral services for Sibyl F. Fruge, 89, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, from St. Augustine Catholic Church. The Rev. Ken Domingue will officiate. Burial will be in St. Augustine Mausoleum. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. She died 4:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, in a Jennings hospital. Survivors include three sons, Edwin M. and Gerald M. Fruge, both of Lake Charles, and Cecil Farrell "Benny" Fruge of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Reba Darce of Lake Charles and Patricia Ortego of Basile; one brother, Elden M. Fontenot of Houston; three sisters, Ellie Lee of Houston, Thelmae Bell of Keota, Iowa, and Belle Cowart of Albany; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. GANDY, Larry D. LCAP 11/28/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Larry D. Gandy, 56, of Pickering will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery in Pickering. Mr. Gandy died Friday, No. 26, 1999, in Pickering. GANN, Robert LCAP 11/13/1999 Funeral arrangements for Robert Gann, 42, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Friday in his residence. GANN, Robert J. LCAP 11/14/1999 Funeral services for Robert J. "Roby" Gann, 42, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Heriberto Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a vigil service at 7:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Gann died Friday, Nov. 12, 1999, in his residence. A native of Omaha, Neb., he lived in Lake Charles for the past 20 years. He was a member of IBEW Local 861. Survivors include his wife, Kay Vallow Gann; three sons, Gabe Gann of England and Shane and Cody Gann, both of Sulphur; one daughter, Kristen Gann of Sulphur; one stepson, Todd Trahan of Grand Lake; one stepdaughter, Kresha McFarlain of Lake Charles; one brother, Phillip Dexter Gann of Lake Charles; and four sisters, RayDean Dean and DeeDee Smith, both of Lake Charles, Brenda Louviere of Starks and Jennie Mubarak of Fort Polk; and his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Ray (Linda) Gann of Lake Charles. GATTE, Johnny R. LCAP 11/18/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Johnny Ray Gatte, 57, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in Sulphur. GATTE, Johnny R. LCAP 11/19/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Johnny Ray Gatte, 57, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, in Westminster Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Betty McGee will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Gatte died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, in Sulphur. A lifelong resident of Carlyss, he was a musician with the Blue Kings from 1936 to 1971, and also performed with Algie Breaux and the Buckaneers, Cledus Motte and the Tune Toppers and Larry Carrol and the Desperados. He was employed from Union Local 106 and was the union steward at Montell for many years. He was a 37-year member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, where he had been an elder for five years. Survivors include his wife, Faye Gatte of Carlyss; three sons, Marty Gatte and John Gatte, both of Carlyss, and Lonnie Gatte of Sulphur; one daughter, Treena Gatte of Carlyss; one sister, Lou Lindo of Chico, Calif.; his father, A.J. Gatte of Carlyss; and seven grandchildren. GEORGE, Anne M. LCAP 11/7/1999 BROWNWOOD, Texas -- Graveside services for Anne Mae Longacre George, 90, mother of Leslie M. George of Lake Charles, were at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, in Greenleaf Cemetery. Interment was under the direction of Davis-Morris Funeral Home. Mrs. George died at 9:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999, in a Brownwood care center. GEORGE, Emile J. Sr. LCAP 11/13/1999 Funeral services for Emile John George Sr., 85, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Nick Abraham will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 2:30-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. George died at 10:50 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a retired insulator with Local 112 and the co-owner of Southern Cafe and Bar. He was a 33rd-degree Mason with Lodge 165 and was past master of Lake Area lodges. He was a Grand Lodge member and a Shriner with the Habibi Temple. He was a member of Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Survivors include his wife, Louise George of Lake Charles; two sons, E.J. "Johnny" George Jr. of Lumberton, Texas, and Charles Nicholos George of Lake Charles; one daughter, Linda George Sharpe of San Diego; two sisters, Rose Graves of Denver and Emma Smith of Corsicana, Texas; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. GILLESPIE, Christine V. LCAP 11/7/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Christine Virginia Gillespie, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 8, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Anderson will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Gillespie died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Ansted, W.Va., she was a resident of Sulphur. She was a lifetime member of the Salvation Army Church. She volunteered her services to the church for 27 years. Survivors include one son, Earnest G. Gillespie Jr. of Littleton, Colo.; two daughters, Netina "Nettie" Duhon of Sulphur and Elizabeth V. Piper of Sacramento, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army in Mrs. Gillespie's name, the family said. GOLDEN, Inez LCAP 11/25/1999 Funeral services for Inez Golden, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Dave Zoblisien will officiate. Burial will be in Hi Mount Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p.m Saturday. Mrs. Golden died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she resided in Vinton. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness in Vinton. Survivors include two sons, James Roland Lewis of New York, N.Y., and Theral Golden of Long Beach, Calif.; five daughters, Beverly Rose Jones of Birmingham, Ala., Cheryl Ann Golden, Sherrie Lynn Coleman and Thalia Marie Renfro, all of Vinton and Jean Evelyn Amos of Las Vegas; 22 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. GOLDEN, Inez LCAP 11/26/1999 Funeral services for Inez Golden, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Dave Zoblisien will officiate. Burial will be in Hi Mount Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p.m Saturday. Mrs. Golden died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she resided in Vinton. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness in Vinton. Survivors include two sons, James Roland Lewis of New York, N.Y., and Theral Golden of Long Beach, Calif.; five daughters, Beverly Rose Jones of Birmingham, Ala., Cheryl Ann Golden, Sherrie Lynn Coleman and Thalia Marie Renfro, all of Vinton, and Jean Evelyn Amos of Las Vegas; 22 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. GOLDEN, Inez L. LCAP 11/24/1999 Funeral arrangements for Inez Lewis Golden, 77, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. GOODFRIEND, Terry M.LCAP11/9/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Terry Mitchell Goodfriend, 40, of Carlyss, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, in Robison Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Mr. Goodfriend died Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999, in his residence. GRABOWSKI, Edward Sr. LCAP 11/11/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Edward Grabowski Sr., 85, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Mr. Grabowski died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. GREEN, Jeff D. LCAP 11/10/1999 Funeral services for Jeff Daniels Green, 31, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Gerald Voie will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Green died Monday, Nov. 8, 1999, in a Baton Rouge hospital. A native of Nederland, Texas, he had lived most of his life in Dry Creek until moving to Lake Charles 13 years ago. He had worked as a pipe fitter for IMC for the past 12 years. He attended St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Kim Miller Green of Lake Charles; one brother, Thomas C. Green Jr. of Rosepine; one sister, Lavonda Abshire of DeRidder; his mother, Mary Katherine Harvey of DeRidder; and his father, Thomas C. Green Sr. of Dry Creek. GREEN, Leroy LCAP 11/27/1999 Funeral arrangements for Leroy ''Big Red'' Green, 52, of 3309 North General Wainwright will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel He died at 8:30 p.m. Thursday in a local hospital. GREEN, LeRoy LCAP 11/28/1999 Funeral services for Leroy "Big Red" Green, 52, 3309 N. Wainright St., will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, in Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert L. Owens will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 30, at the church. Burial will be in Old Emanuel Church Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be at 5 p.m. until time of services at the church. Mr. Green died at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 25, in a local hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he graduated from W.O. Boston High School. He was a member of the Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. He was a retired meat butcher, working for Park-n-Shop and Herman Grocery for a number of years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Pauline Morris Green of Lake Charles; two daughters, Lisa Green of Houston, Darlene Bailey of Lake Charles; two sons, Dr. Gerald C. Morris of New Orleans, Dioron Lynn Green of Houston; one sister, Patricia Lewis of Lake Charles; three brothers, Craig Milton Ambrose of Lake Charles, Jerry Ambrose and Julius Ambrose, both of Atlanta; and five grandchildren. GREEN, Ruth B. ,Mrs. LCAP 11/1/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ruth Broussard Greene, 63, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died Sunday in her residence. GREEN, Sandra L. LCAP 11/14/1999 LAKE COVE -- Funeral services for Sandra Lynn Sharp Green, 38, of Ketchikan, Alaska, will be at 3 p.m. today, Nov. 14, in Lake Cove Baptist Church. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery in Glenmora under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Green died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999, in Butte, Mont. GREEN, Cecelia M.LCAP11/9/1999 Funeral services for Cecelia M. Green, 72, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, in Reeves Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. The Rev. Edward Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Hamilton Garden of Memories under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday in the church. She died Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999, in her residence. She was a resident of Lake Charles and a member of Reeves Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Survivors include four sons, Cornell Green of Dallas, Eric W. Green of Pomona, Calif., Thomas E. Green of Long Beach, Calif., and Pertnan Green of Lake Charles; one daughter, Rose G. Mitchell of Houston; six brothers, Thomas Gaul II, Marion Chaney and Eugene Chaney, all of Rosharon, Texas, Stanley Gaul and Harold Gaul, both of Angleton, Texas, and Pertnan J. Gaul of Roanoke; two sisters, Edith Lundy and Georgia Henderson, both of Texas; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. GREENE, Ruth B. ,Mrs. LCAP 11/2/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Broussard Greene, 63, will be at 10 a.m. Wendesday, Nov. 3, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Greene died Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999, in her residence. GREGOIRE, Joseph A.H. LCAP 11/22/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Joseph A.H. Gregoire, 66, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Gregoire died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, in Lake Charles. He was a native of Woonsocket, R.I. He was an altar boy at St. Ann's Catholic Church and attended Catholic school there. He was a member of Fr. Veillard Assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. He helped form the assembly and was the first faithful navigator as well as pursor. He was also a member of 3015 Council Knights of Columbus in Sulphur and founded the Squires Originals. He was a past member of Msgr. Croners Assembly and color corps command. He became a third degree knight in February 1964 in Portsmouth, N.H., Council 140 and became fourth degree on May 23, 1965, in Manchester, N.H. He was a member of Father Virgle H. Barber Class. He was a member of the Air Force for 20 years and was stationed at Chennault for 10 years. He was a Vietnam and Korean War Veteran. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 20 years in Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Maxine (Landry) Gregoire; two sons, Richard Gregoire of Spring, Texas, and Kevin Gregoire of Prairieville; four brothers, Roland Gregoire of Bridge City, Texas, Maurice Gregoire of Lyndon, Kan., Andre Gregoire of Greenville, R.I. and Emile Gregoire of Warwick, R.I.; his father, Arthur Gregoire of Woonsocket, R.I.; and three grandchildren. GREGOIRE, Joseph A.H. LCAP 11/21/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Joseph A.H. Gregoire, 66, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died at 2:20 p.m. Saturday in a Lake Charles hospital. GUILBEAUX, Faye T. LCAP 11/6/1999 LAFAYETTE -- Funeral services for Faye Theriot Guilbeaux, 71, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, Nov. 6, in Delhomme Funeral Home. The Rev. Gilbert Dutel will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Friday evening. Mrs. Guilbeaux died at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. She was a native of Lafayette. She attended Southwestern Louisiana Institute and worked in the school's purchasing department. She served as secretary-treasurer and co-owner of Cagle Supply Inc. Survivors include her husband, Warren P. Guilbeaux Sr. of Scott; one son, W. Paul Guilbeaux of Scott; one daughter, Anne G. LeBlanc of Scott; one sister, Winona Tower of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. GUILLORY, Adam LCAP 11/2/1999 SOILEAU -- Funeral services for Adam Guillory, 84, will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 2, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oberlin. Mr. Guillory died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. GUILLORY, James H. LCAP 11/24/1999 OBERLIN -- Funeral services for James H. "Bea" Guillory, 72, will be at 8 a.m. today, Nov. 24, in Ardoin's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oaklin Springs Cemetery. Mr. Guillory died at 10:10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, in his residence. HAGGART, Warren D. Sr. LCAP 11/18/1999 LECOMPTE -- Funeral services for Warren Denzel Haggart Sr., 89, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 18, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Rhonda Feurto will officiate. Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Alexandria. Visitation is 8-11 a.m. in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. in the church. Mr. Haggart died at 5:50 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include four sons, Sidney Haggart of Purvis, Miss., Tommy Haggart of Sulphur, Gary Haggart of Alexandria and Denzel Haggart Jr. of LeCompte; four daughters, Kay Watt of Tatum, Texas, and Edith Nevils, Bobbie Murphy and Kaye Magel, all of Sulphur; four sisters, Marjorie Jacks of Cleveland, Miss., Beth Craig of Prairie, Miss., and Evy Mae Haggart and Bernadine Schoenemann, both of Houston; 21 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1904 Weems St., Lecompte, LA 71346. HAGGINS, Martha LCAP 11/16/1999 VINTON -- Funeral arrangements for Martha Haggins, 52, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in Baton Rouge. HAGGINS, Martha T. LCAP 11/18/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Martha Trahab Haggins, 52, were at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Keith Pellerin officiated. Burial was in Niblett's Bluff Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. Mrs. Haggins died Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999, in Baton Rouge. She was a native of Lake Charles. She was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis and the Sacred Heart Fraternity St. Henry of Lake Charles. Survivors include two daughters, Dana Batiste and Neysia Trahan, both of Baton Rouge; one brother, Tommy Babineaux of Prairieville; one sister, Wanda Stine of DeRidder; her father, Charlie Babineaux of Vinton; and one grandchild. HAGGINS, Martha T. LCAP 11/17/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Martha Trahan Haggins, 52, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 17, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Niblett's Bluff Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. A rosary was recited Tuesday evening. Mrs. Haggins died Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999, in Baton Rouge. She was a native of Lake Charles. He was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis and of the St. Henry Sacred Heart Fraternity. Survivors include two daughters, Dana Batiste and Neysia Trahan, both of Baton Rouge; one brother, Tommie Babineaux of Prairieville; one sister, Wanda Stine of DeRidder; and one grandchild. HANKS, Mary Ann, Mrs. LCAP 11/24/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ann Hanks, 62, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. Thursday, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mrs. Hanks died at 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She worked as a clerk for the Port of Lake Charles for many years. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Emile P. Hanks of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Pamela Hanks) Johnson of DeRidder and Anna Hanks Istre of Giddings, Texas; one brother, Randolph Aucoin of Lake Charles; two sisters, Pearl Landerman of Jeanerette and Leva McNabb of Sulphur; and five grandchildren. HARDESTY, Blair D. LCAP 11/19/1999 Funeral services for Blair Duane Hardesty, 32, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Rick McClain will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Hardesty died Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Torrance, Calif., he had lived in Lake Charles since 1985. He was a graduate of Barbe High School, where he played basketball. He was part owner of Extreme Auto and Truck Accessories. He was a member of Christ Community Church. Survivors include his wife, Kristie Qualls Hardesty of Lake Charles; two daughters, Alexis Blair Hardesty and Shyla Marie Hardesty, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Helen Harrington of Lake Charles; his father, Gary Hardesty of Lake Charles; his mother, Lynne Telger of Lake Charles; and his maternal grandmother, Estell Norman of Orange, Texas. HARPIN, Anthony H. LCAP 11/17/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Anthony Hughlin "Tony" Harpin, 67, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. The Rev. Oris Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation is 2:30-10 p.m. Wednesday, with a Scripture Service at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mr. Harpin died at 2:50 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Gueydan, he was a resident of Jennings. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He retired from Columbia Gulf as a foreman of 33 years. Survivors include his wife, Emy Lois S. Harpin of Jennings; one daughter, Mrs. David (Julie Katheryn) H. Smith of Westlake; and two grandchildren. HARRIS, Carrie LCAP 11/5/1999 Funeral arrangements for Carrie Harris, 98, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a local hospital. HENRY infant LCAP 11/5/1999 Funeral services for John Gilbert Henry Jr., infant son of Ulanda Poullard and John Gilbert Henry Sr., will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, in Love Center Holiness Church. The Rev. A.D. Hendrix will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. He died Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999, in his residence. Survivors include his parents; three brothers, Gilbert Henry, Quentin Henry and DeMarcus Poullard, all of Lake Charles; two sisters, Crystal Henry and Kendra Poullard, both of Lake Charles; maternal grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Archie Sonnier of Lake Charles; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John (Enola) Henry of Lake Charles; and his maternal great-grandfather, Howard Poullard of Mamou. HARRIS, Carrie LCAP 11/7/1999 Funeral services for Carrie Harris, 99, will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, in Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert Owens will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. Monday in the church. Mrs. Harris died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Ville Platte, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1984. She was deaconess at Greater Mt. Pleasant Church in Ville Platte for 30 years. Survivors include two daughters, Gladys Williams and Rose Mary Owens, both of Lake Charles; two stepsons, Shirley and George Harris, both of Ville Platte; two stepdaughters, Beatrice Arvie and Mable H. Fontenot, both of Ville Platte; 42 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. HARVEY, Mae W. LCAP 11/25/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Mae Willa Harvey, 74, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. John Blumm will officiate. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Friday, with a rosary at 9 a.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Harvey died Monday, Nov. 23, 1999, in a local hospital. A resident of DeQuincy, she was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church Survivors include her husband, Bennie Harvey of DeQuincy; one brother, Edward R. Fondal of DeQuincy; and two sisters, Mammie Thornton and Murley Glenn, both of DeQuincy. HARVEY, Mae Willa LCAP 11/24/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Mae Willa Harvey, 74, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Monday in DeQuincy. HARVILLE, Willie H. LCAP 11/13/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Willie H. Harville, 51, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Harville died at 9:40 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. HATCHELL, Delores A. LCAP 11/17/1999 FIELDS -- Funeral services for Delores A. Hatchell, 68, of Starks, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, in Fields Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Roy Hoosier will officiate. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is 4-9 pm. today in the funeral home and from 11 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mrs. Hatchell died Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of New Orleans and had lived in Starks for the past 30 years. She was a member of the Starks Memorial VFW Post 4759 Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, Curtis C. Hatchell Jr. of Starks; three sons, Rodney Jack Lenton and Rory Lenton, both of Rochester, Minn., and Wesley Lenton of St. Paul, Minn.; two brothers, Franklin Darby of Mississippi and Bill Darby of New Orleans; three sisters, Margaret Wychell, Minnie Pluckett and June Monroe, all of New Orleans; and 11 grandchildren. HATCHELL, Dolores LCAP 11/16/1999 DEQUINCY -- Dolores Hatchell, 68, of Starks will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died at 5:32 p.m. Monday in a Lake Charles hospital. HEARD, Carrie LCAP 11/4/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Carrie Jeannette Heard, 75, will be at 4 p.m. today, Nov. 4, in Pine Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Heard died at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, in an Alexandria care center. HEBERT, Doris M. LCAP 11/25/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Doris M. Hebert, 93, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local hospital. HEBERT, Doris M. LCAP 11/26/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Doris M. Hebert, 93, will be at 4 p.m. today, Nov. 26, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Hebert died at 1:03 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. HEBERT, Minnie Mildred LCAP 11/27/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Minnie Mildred Hebert, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lee Perkins will officiate. Burial will be in Nibletts Bluff Cemetery. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Hebert died Friday, Nov. 26, 1999, in her residence. A native of Camden, Ark., she was a resident of Vinton for the past 40 years. She was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include her husband, Adles Hebert of Vinton; one son, Larry Hebert of Lake Charles; one daughter, Sandra Hebert Savoit of Vinton; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. HEBERT, Rita LCAP 11/21/1999 WELSH -- Funeral arrangements for Rita Hebert, 76, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. She died at 3:42 p.m. Saturday in a Houston hospital. HEBERT, Rita R. LCAP 11/22/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Rita R. Hebert, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Hebert May will officiate. Burial will be in Welsh Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today, Nov. 22, with a rosary at 7 p.m. and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Ms. Hebert died at 3:42 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, in a Houston hospital. A native of Richard, she was a resident of Pine Island. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include one son, Donald E. Hebert of Pine Island; one sister, Jane R. Davidson of Welsh; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. HEBERT, Rose L., Mrs. LCAP 11/19/1999 BASILE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Rose L. Doga Hebert, 79, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, from St. Augustine Catholic Church. The Rev. Ken Domingue will officiate. Burial will be in St. Augustine Mausoleum under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Hebert died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, in the Mamou hospital. She was a resident of Basile. She fulfilled the unexpired term of her husband, Walter Doga, mayor of Basile. She owned a successful restaurant in Basile. Survivors include one son, Burleigh G. Doga of Crowley; one daughter, Mrs. Diana Doga Parker of Basile; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Marion Hebert Deville of Rayne and Mrs. Helen Hebert Veillon of Basile; one brother, Wavely LeJeune of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mrs. Maxie Nicko of Lafayette and Mrs. Mae Lacombe of Basile; 14 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. HELMS, Audrey F. LCAP 11/30/1999 Graveside services for Audrey F. Helms, 90, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, in Highland Cemetery. The Rev. Leroy Little will officiate. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today. Mrs. Helms died Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of the Southern Methodist Church. She was a member of the Lake Charles Messiah Chorus for 38 years. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Earl H. (Beverly) Hines of Lake Charles and Mrs. George (Nancy Ann) Berger of Humble, Texas; two sisters, Rosemary Davenport of Welsh and Jeanne Hartman of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, McNeese State University Foundation or to the charity of one's choice, the family said. HENRY infant LCAP 11/2/1999 Funeral arrangments for John Gilbert Henry Jr. infant son of Ulanda Poullard and John Gilbert Henry Sr. will be announced by James Funeral home. He died Sunday. HENSON, Joe C. LCAP 11/30/1999 MERIDIAN, Miss. -- Funeral services for Joe C. Henson, 56, formerly of DeRidder, will be at 2:30 p.m. today, Nov. 29, in Barham Funeral Home. The Rev. Keith Grubbs will officiate. Mr. Henson died Saturday, Nov. 27, 1999, in his residence. He was retired. Survivors include his wife, Deborah Ann Henson; two daughters, Lisa Henson Massey of Meridian and Shelley Henson of DeRidder; three stepsons, Andrew Crabtree of College Station, Texas, Kiel Crabtree of Monroe and T.J. Brown III of Meridian; two brothers, Buddy and T.L. Henson, both of Meridian; and one sister, Jennie Watkins of Meridian. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana High School Rodeo Association, the family said. HERMANN, Federic H. LCAP 11/24/1999 Funeral services for Frederic Haas Hermann, 77, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry Bowden will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Hermann died at 9:14 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and had lived in Lake Charles since 1963. He was an Air Force veteran and a retired camp ranger for the Boy Scouts of America. He worked as a volunteer reporter for KPLC-TV and served as the interim director of the Calcasieu Council on Aging. He was a victims' rights advocate and was active in MADD. He was a member of St. Luke-Simpson Methodist Church. Survivors inlcude his wife, Shirley F. Hermann of Lake Charles; three daughters, Peggy Ward, Gloria Moreno and Stephanie Kingsley, all of Lake Charles; four sons, Harold Hermann, Dennis Hermann, and Freddy Hermann, all of Lake Charles, and Bobby Hermann of Westlake; three sisters; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. HERRING, Glenn G. LCAP 11/17/1999 DERIDDER -- Graveside services for Glenn Gary Herring, 42, of Washington, D.C., will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19, in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Herring died at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, in Houston. HERRING, Glenn Gary LCAP 11/13/1999 Funeral arrangements for Glenn Gary Herring, 42, of Washington, D.C., will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Thursday in Houston. HERRINGTON, Wilma E. LCAP 11/6/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Wilma Elizabeth Herrington, 61, of Hornbeck, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 8, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mrs. Herrington died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999, in New Orleans. HIGGINBOTHAM, Hildred N. LCAP 11/18/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Hildred N. Higginbotham, 53, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery. Mr. Higginbotham died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. HIGGINBOTHAM, Mrs. Marie LCAP 11/27/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Higginbotham, 88, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery. Mrs. Higginbotham died Thursday, Nov. 25, 1999, in her residence. HIGGINS, Gary LCAP 11/7/1999 Funeral services for Gary "Sweets" Higgins, 38, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Heriberto Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Tuesday, with a rosary at 12:15 p.m., in the funeral home. Mr. Higgins died about 5 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a construction laborer. He was a member of St. Martin dePorres Catholic Church and a charter member of Knights of Peter Claver Council 246. Survivors include one brother, Donald "Pie" Higgins of Lake Charles; three sisters, Carla and Tammie Higgins, both of Houston and Tina Higgins of Lake Charles; one stepbrother, Irven Guillory of Lake Charles; and his mother, Mrs. Edith Higgins Guillory of Lake Charles. Rushie M. Huff SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Rushie (McHaffie) Huff, 91, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Bobby Taylor will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today, and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Huff died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Rupe, Tenn., she was a resident of Sulphur. Survivors include one son, Harry L. McHaffie of Sulphur; one daughter, Betty Lou Mayes of Dallas; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. HIGGINS, Gary P. LCAP 11/6/1999 Funeral arrangements for Gary Paul Higgins, 38, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Friday in his residence. HOFFPAUIR, Sondra LCAP 11/4/1999 OAKDALE -- Graveside services for Sondra Elizabeth Hoffpauir, 55, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, in Cryer Cemetery under direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. She died at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, in a Moss Bluff care center. HOLLAND, David LCAP 11/25/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for the David Holland, 59, will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in his residence. HOLLAND, David LCAP 11/26/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for David Holland, 59, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, in Bilbo and Roberts Church of Christ. Glen Knabe and John Slocum will officiate. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery in Warren, Texas, under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Holland died at 2:40 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, in his residence. Survivors include two daughters, Lora Dee Slocum of Woodruff, S.C. and Wanda Beth Knabe of McCrory, Ark.; and four grandchildren. HORTON, Allie B. LCAP 11/12/1999 LEESVILLE -- Graveside services for Allie B. Horton, 96, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Horton died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, in a Leesville care center. HOWARD, James A. LCAP 11/21/1999 ORANGE, Texas -- Funeral services for James A. Howard, 87, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, in Salem United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Edgerly Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. Mr. Howard died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999. HUBER, Helen C. LCAP 11/18/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Helen Cryar Huber, 87, of Spring, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Huber died at 6:24 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in Houston. A native of DeRidder, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life before retiring to Spring, Texas. She was a homemaker Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn Lirette of Houston and two grandchildren. HUNT, Charlie W. LCAP 11/2/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Charlie Woodrow Hunt, 86, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. The Revs. Wilson Fontenot and Jay Sterling Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Hunt died at 11:43 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Basile, he was a resident of Jennings. He was an oilfield driller. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Vivian LeDoux Hunt of Jennings; three sons, Dewey C. Hunt of Kinder, Harold Hunt of Ragley and Shelton ''Booster'' Hunt of Jennings; two daughters, Mrs. Sterling (Jean) Miller of Lafayette and Mrs. Richard (Eva Ann) Smith of Gueydan; one brother, Wally Hunt of DeRidder; 14 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. HUTCHISON, David W. LCAP 11/6/1999 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Graveside services for David William Hutchison, 51, will be at 1:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, in Eastview Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The Rev. Donnie McGee will officiate. Arrangements are by Stevens Mortuary. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Hutchison died at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, in a Jackson, Miss., hospital. He was a resident of Knoxville, an armed forces veteran and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Kayla Hutchison; one son, Tanner Hutchison; one daughter, Leslie Ann Hutchison; one brother, Leonard Hutchison; and his mother, Dorothy Hyde. HYMEL, Octave R. Sr. LCAP 11/19/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Octave Pierre "Bud" Hymel Sr., 89, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, from Annunciation Catholic Church. Burial will be in Ponemah Cemetery Mausoleum in Bogalusa under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Hymel died at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. ISTRE, Nelson LCAP 11/25/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Nelson Istre, 88, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital. ISTRE, Nelson LCAP 11/26/1999 PINE ISLAND -- Funeral services for Nelson Istre, 88, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 26, from St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Burial will be in Pine Island Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Istre died at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. JACKSON, Prudie I. LCAP 11/13/1999 SIMPSON -- Funeral services for Prudie Idell Jackson, 85, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 13, in Simpson Church of God. Burial will be in Welcome Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Jackson died Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, in Katy, Texas. JANSSEN, Agnes L. LCAP 11/10/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Agnes Leger Janssen, 82, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in Lake Charles. JANSSEN, Agnes L. LCAP 11/12/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Agnes Leger Janssen, 82, will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 12, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. A rosary was said Thursday evening. Ms. Janssen died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, in Lake Charles. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and a former member of the Catholic Daughters of America, as well as a member of the church choir. Survivors include one son, John Ray Janssen of Eagle Lake, Texas; two daughters, Veronica Louise Janssen and Frances Vincent, both of Sulphur; three sisters, Rena Riley of Hampshire, Texas, Theresa Courville of Eunice and Gussie Moreno of Newton, Texas; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. JANSSEN, Agnes L. LCAP 11/11/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Agnes Leger Janssen, 82, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, Nov. 11, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Friday. Ms. Janssen died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, in Lake Charles. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and a former member of the Catholic Daughters of America, as well as a member of the church choir. Survivors include one son, John Ray Janssen of Eagle Lake, Texas; two daughters, Veronica Louise Janssen and Frances Vincent, both of Sulphur; three sisters, Rena Riley of Hampshire, Texas, Theresa Courville of Eunice and Gussie Moreno of Newton, Texas; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. JANUARY, William Sr. LCAP 11/12/1999 CREOLE -- Funeral services for William January Sr., 79, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. Maudie Roberts will officiate. Burial will be in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. January died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. He was a native of Cameron and had lived in DeRidder for the past 30 years. He worked as a ranch hand and was a Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Mary Anna LeBlanc-January; one son, William January Jr. of Houston; three daughters, Anna Marie Washington of Houston, Annie Laura Johnson of Florida and Mary Jane January of Cameron; two brothers, Richard January of Lake Charles and Charlie January of Cameron; 17 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. JOHNSON, Pearl M. LCAP 11/6/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Pearl McCullough Johnson, 97, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 6, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. JOHNSON, Percy L. LCAP 11/3/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Percy L. Johnson, 80, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Johnson died Monday, Nov. 1, 1999, in Welsh. He was a native of Acadia Parish and a longtime resident of Iowa. He operated Richert Oil Co. in Iowa for many years. Survivors include two brothers, Amos Johnson of Iowa and A.J. Johnson of Big Lake; four sisters, Helen Richards of Welsh, Mable Farque of Lake Charles, Mrs. Woodrow (Edith) LeJeune of Pine Island and Jeanette Manuel of Sulphur; and one stepdaughter, Lula Prejean of Iowa. JONES, Kyle Kay LCAP 11/24/1999 HOUSTON -- Graveside services for Kyle Kay Jones, 72, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 24, in Houston National Cemetery. The Rev. Daniel Danford will officiate. Arrangements are by Klein Funeral Home of Klein, Texas. Mr. Jones died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, in Houston. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and retired from Bechtel Corp. after 22 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Leila May Jones; two sons, Gary Ray Jones and Mark Alan Jones; one daughter, Ellen Way; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or to the Make A Wish Foundation, the family said. JONES, William E. LCAP 11/21/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for William E. Jones, 17, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, in Hargrove Baptist Church. The Rev. Paul Nugent and Harry Methvin will officiate. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery in Singer under direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4 p.m. today in the church. He died Saturday in an automobile accident west of DeQuincy. He lived most of his life in the DeQuincy area and had worked for a short period of time as a materialman for Stine Lumber Co. He had successfully completed the Camp Beauregard Youth Challenge program. Survivors include his father, Ricky Jones of Jennings; his stepmother, Mary Ann Jones of Jennings; one sister, Brandy Rainwater of DeQuincy; one brother, Josh Jones of DeQuincy; his paternal grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Paul Jones of DeQuincy; and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Cook of Atlanta, Texas. JONES, Willie M. LCAP 11/4/1999 Funeral arrangements for Willie Mae Jones will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in her residence. JONES, Willie M.LCAP11/9/1999 Funeral services for Willie Mae Jones, 84, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today. Mrs. Jones died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a graduate of Second Ward and Southern University. She received her master's of arts degree from Columbia University in New York. She taught at Second Ward School, W.O. Boston High School and Marion High School. She was retired from the Calcasieu Parish School System after 30 years of service. She was a member of the National Science Teachers' Association, the Retired Teachers Association, the National Education Association, Louisiana Association of Educators and the Calcasieu Association of Educators. She was a former member of Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Peter Claver and a life member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and was a founder and charter member of Beta Kappa Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, where she served as president. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. KEELE, Rubin A. LCAP 11/24/1999 Funeral services for Rubin A.C. Keele, 74, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Benny Baggett will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was a member of the VFW. He worked as a carpenter and contractor. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include three sons, Charles, David and Daniel Keele, all of Lake Charles; one daughter, Betty Duhon of Lake Charles; five brothers, Sidney Keele of Seattle, Wash., Francis Keele of Tennessee, Shelby Keele of Florida Johnny Keele of Lafayette and Thelbert Keele of Arizona; three sisters, Billie Keele Baggett of Texas and Ruth Baggett and Doris Clements, both of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. KELLEY, Tom B. LCAP 11/2/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Tom B. Kelley, 83, will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, in Cypress Creek Baptist Church. Burial will be in Old Cypress Cemetery. Mr. Kelley died at 7:06 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1, 1999, in a local care center. KOWARSCH, Joseph, Mrs. LCAP 11/18/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph (Lavina) Kowarsch, 66, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux and Msgr. James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. Friday, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Kowarsch died at 6:55 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Crowley, she lived in Lake Charles for the past 50 years. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Kowarsch of Lake Charles; three sons, Butch and David Kowarsch, both of Lake Charles, and Dennis Kowarsch of Carlyss; one daugther, Carla McCormick of Dallas; four sisters, Ina Frederick and Shirley Harris, both of Lake Charles, Betty Dowden of Moss Bluff and Helen Cuvillier of Iowa; two brothers, Clarence Fontenot of Lake Charles and Jerry Fontenot of Vinton; and eight grandchildren. KOWARSCH, Joseph, Mrs. LCAP 11/19/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph (Lavina) Kowarsch, 66, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux and Monsignor James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, in the funeral home. Mrs. Kowarsch died at 6:55 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Crowley, she had lived in Lake Charles for 50 years. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Butch and David Kowarsch, both of Lake Charles, and Dennis Kowarsch of Carlyss; one daughter, Carla McCormick of Dallas; four sisters, Ina Frederick and Shirley Harris, both of Lake Charles, Betty Dowden of Moss Bluff and Helen Cuvillier of Iowa; two brothers, Clarence Fontenot of Lake Charles and Jerry Fontenot of Vinton; and eight grandchildren. Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Society, the family said. LACOMBE, Mrs. Viola T. LCAP 11/27/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Mrs. Viola Trahan LaCombe, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Lake Arthur. Mrs. LaCombe died at 4:06 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. LAFLEUR, Goldman LCAP 11/2/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Goldman LaFleur, 63, will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. LAFLEUR, Goldman LCAP 11/3/1999 CARLYSS -- Funeral services for Goldman "Tony" LaFleur, 63, of Sulphur, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, from St. Theresa Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Mausoleum in Elton under the direction of Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. Mr. LaFleur died Monday, Nov. 1, 1999, in a Sulphur hospital. LANDRY, Asa J. LCAP 11/10/1999 Funeral services for Asa Joseph Landry, 77, will be at noon Thursday, Nov. 11, from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Monsignor Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3 p.m. today, with a VFW Honor Guard at 5 p.m. and a rosary at 6 p.m.; and 8-11:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mr. Landry died at 4:11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Hathaway, he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 47 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a truck driver for 40 years. He was a member of VFW Post 2130, where he served with the Honor Guard for many years, and of DAV. He was a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and made a cursillo in Prairie Rhonde. Survivors include his wife, Mazie Crochet Landry of Lake Charles; three sons, Laison Landry, Kenneth Landry and Daniel Landry, all of Lake Charles; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. LANDRY, Ida C.LCAP11/9/1999 Graveside services for Ida Corbello Landry, 89, will be at 3 p.m. today, Nov. 9, in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. She died Monday, Nov. 8, 1999, in a local hospital. LARUE, Wayne C. LCAP 11/19/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Wayne C. LaRue, 71, of New Llano will be at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial with full military honors will be in Cooper Cemetery in Pickering. Mr. LaRue died Tuesday, Nov. 16., 1999, in his residence. LAUW, Ardis M. LCAP 11/21/1999 NATCHITOCHES -- Funeral services for Ardis M. Lauw, 82, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, in Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home. The Rev. Billy Shugart will officiate. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery in Marthaville. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mr. Lauw died Friday, Nov. 19, 1999, in a Natchitoches hospital. He was a native of Marthaville. He was a retired service station operator and meat processor. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Gladys M. Lauw of Natchitoches; three sons, Donald P. Lauw of Katy, Texas, Jimmie Dale Lauw of Baton Rouge and Lloyd "Buddy" Lauw of Lake Charles; three daughters, Mildred Lauw Moore and Mickey Lauw Cedars, both of Natchitoches, and Elaine Lauw Bonaventure of New Roads; one brother, Alva F. Lauw of Lafayette; 20 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. LAVERGNE, Pierre LCAP 11/3/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Pierre "Pete" Lavergne, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, in Miguez Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation is 3:30-7 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Lavergne died at 11:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, 1999, in a Lake Charles care center. He was a resident of Lake Charles and a former resident of Jennings. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was a member of VFW Post 2136. He was a retired electrician with PPG and was a member of IBEW Local 861. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Survivors include one son, Troy Pierre Lavergne of Austin, Texas; one sister, Jo Rhodus of Fresno, Calif.; and one brother, Clinton Lavergne of Orange, Texas. LAWRENCE, Robert L. LCAP 11/27/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Robert Lee "Bobby" Lawrence, 64, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 27, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Mark Land will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oaks Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Lawrence died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999, in his residence. He was a native of Welsh and a longtime resident of Kinder. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include two sons, Robert L. Lawrence II and David P. Lawrence, both of Nashville, Tenn.; one daughter, Ann Marie Lawrence of Nashville; two brothers, Jake Lawrence of Kinder and George Lawrence of Oberlin; one sister, Inez L. Fruge of Kinder; and one grandchild. LEBLANC, Bernice LCAP 11/10/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Bernice LeBlanc, 85, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 10, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Cemetery. Mrs. LeBlanc died Monday, Nov. 8, 1999. She was a resident of Welsh since 1953. She was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Joseph Wesley LeBlanc of Houston, John Edward LeBlanc of Alexandria and Chester Lee LeBlanc of Lake Charles; one daughter, Ellen Dale McNier of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; two sisters, Odellia Zaunbrecher of Rayne and Rose Louvier of Orange, Texas; 14 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. LEBLANC, Shirley L. LCAP 11/17/1999 HORNBECK -- Funeral services for Shirley L. LeBlanc, 42, of Lake Charles, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 17, in Oak Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. LeBlanc died Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, in Lake Charles. LEBLANC, BerniceLCAP11/9/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Bernice LeBlanc, 85, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mrs. LeBlanc died Monday, Nov. 8, 1999. She was a resident of Welsh since 1953. She was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Joseph Wesley LeBlanc of Houston, John Edward LeBlanc of Alexandria and Chester Lee LeBlanc of Lake Charles; one daughter, Ellen Dale LeBlanc of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.; and two sisters, Odellia Zaunbrecher of Rayne and Rose Louvier of Orange, Texas. LEJEUNE, Mrs. Jerry LCAP 11/11/1999 EVANGELINE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Jerry (Glenda Benoit) LeJeune, 52, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in T-Mamou Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Mrs. LeJeune died at 7:20 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, in a Jennings care center. LINDSEY, W. Kermit LCAP 11/7/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for W. Kermit Lindsey, 90, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 8, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Lindsey died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. LOFTUS, Steven B. LCAP 11/10/1999 Funeral services for Steven Bryan Loftus, 39, will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Loftus died Monday, Nov. 8, 1999, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a 1978 graduate of LaGrange High School. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Callie Loftus and Danielle Loftus, both of Lake Charles; and his mother, Waverly Dupuis Loftus of Lake Charles. LOPEZ, Alexis J. LCAP 11/30/1999 Funeral arrangements for Alexis J. "Alex" Lopez, 91, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Monday in his residence. LOPEZ, Aline M. LCAP 11/25/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Aline Miera Lopez, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Bertrand Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Lopez died at 2:35 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, in Evangeline. LUKE, Ralph C. LCAP 11/12/1999 Funeral services for Ralph (Boy) Carbet Luke Sr., 74, 911 Pine St., will be noon Saturday, Nov. 13, in Rose of Sharon Christ Sanctify Holiness Church. The Elder Larry Gassaway will officiate. Burial will be in Hi-Mount Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the church until the time of services. Mr. Luke died at 8:44 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, in a local hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a Advid Rodeo Cowboy. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. He was retired from Rapides Meatpacking Company after 30 years of service. Survivors include two sons, Ralph Luke Jr., and Larry Joseph, both of Denver, Colo,; four brothers, Joseph Luke, Rocky Luke and Tom Luke, all of Lake Charles, Murl Luke of Denver, Colo.; four sisters, Octavia Goree of Phoenix, Ariz., Gustavia Bell of Enid, Okla., Dee Lewis of Lake Charles, Christine Luke of San Antonio; and four grandchildren. LUTE, Ralph LCAP 11/10/1999 Funeral arrangements for Ralph Lute, 74, of 911 Pine St., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 8:45 p.m. Monday in a local hospital. LUTE, Ralph C. LCAP 11/13/1999 Funeral services for Ralph (Boy) Carbet Lute Sr., 74, 911 Pine St., will be noon Saturday, Nov. 13, in Rose of Sharon Christ Sanctify Holiness Church. The Elder Larry Gassaway will officiate. Burial will be in Hi-Mount Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the church until the time of services. Mr. Lute died at 8:44 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, in a local hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a Advid Rodeo Cowboy. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. He was retired from Rapides Meatpacking Company after 30 years of service. Survivors include two sons, Ralph Lute Jr., and Larry Joseph, both of Denver, Colo,; four brothers, Joseph Lute, Rocky Lute and Tom Lute, all of Lake Charles, Murl Lute of Denver, Colo.; four sisters, Octavia Goree of Phoenix, Ariz., Gustavia Bell of Enid, Okla., Dee Lewis of Lake Charles, Christine Lute of San Antonio; and four grandchildren. LYONS, Lula LCAP 11/5/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Lula "Mommie" Lyons, 92, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. The Rev. Peter Revel will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Lyons died Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Ville Platte, she had lived in Mossville for more than 60 years. She was a member of the Senior Citizens Organization in Mossville. She was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Gary Lyons of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; two daughters, Janie Gardner of Upper Marlboro, Md., and Bernadine S. Johnson of Baton Rouge; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. LYONS, Lula LCAP 11/1/1999 Funeral arrangements for Lula Lyons, 92, of Westlake, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. MAJORS, Jennifer LCAP 11/11/1999 Funeral arrangements for Jennifer Majors, 40, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Wednesday. MAJORS, Jennifer B. LCAP 11/15/1999 Funeral services for Jennifer Brignac Majors, 40, will be at 6 p.m. today, Nov. 15, in Saints Memorial Church of God in Christ. The Rev. Ivanhoe Terry will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4 p.m. Monday in the church. Mrs. Majors died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was an employee of St. Patrick hospital. Survivors include her husband, Cornelius Majors Jr. of Alexandria; three sons, Christopher James, Carlos Joseph and Jacob Isaiah Majors, all of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Vonja Gentle of Houston; one brother, Dallas Brignac Jr. of Lake Charles; seven sisters, Jessica B. Singleton, Jennell B. Guillory, Eliza Brignac, Velvet B. Chretien and Abigail B. Lewis, all of Lake Charles, Cecilia Gordon of Houston and Letetia Brignac of Northridge, Calif.; and her father, Dallas Brignac Sr. of Lake Charles. MAJORS, Jennifer B. LCAP 11/14/1999 Funeral services for Jennifer Brignac Majors, 40, will be at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, in Saints Memorial Church of God in Christ. The Rev. Ivanhoe Terry will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4 p.m. Monday in the church. Mrs. Majors died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was an employee of St. Patrick hospital. Survivors include her husband, Cornelius Majors Jr. of Lake Charles; three sons, Christopher James, Carlos and Jacob Majors, all of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Vonja Gentle of Houston; one brother, Dallas Brignac Jr. of Lake Charles; seven sisters, Jessica B. Singleton, Jenell B. Guillory, Eliza Brignac, Velvet B. Chretien and Abigale B. Lewis, all of Lake Charles, Cecilia Gordaon of Houston and Latisha Brignac of Northridge, Calif.; and her father, Dallas Brignac Sr. of Lake Charles. MALVEAUX, Ferdinand LCAP 11/23/1999 Funeral services for Ferdinand Malveaux, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Samuel Osuji 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. Mr. Malveaux died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, in his residence. A resident of Lake Charles, he was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of Knights of Peter Claver and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Octavia Malveaux; three sons, Albert, Antonio and David Malveaux, all of Lake Charles; two daughters, Bernadette Manuel of Warner Robins, Ga., and Bernita Garland of Lake Charles; four sisters, Nora Lavine of Ville Platte and Jeanette Pete, Mathilda Tezeno and Sovelia Martin, all of Opelousas; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. MALVEAUX, Ferdinand LCAP 11/19/1999 Funeral arrangements for Ferdinand Malveaux, 76, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in his residence. MANSON, Alice LCAP 11/22/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Alice Manson, 77, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Sunday in the DeQuincy hospital. MANSON, Alice Mae, Mrs. LCAP 11/28/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Mae Manson, 77, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29, in First Church of God in Christ. The Bishop Oby Pete will officiate. Burial will be in Paradise Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Monday in the church. Mrs. Manson died Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999, in her residence. A native of DeQuincy, she spent most of her adult life in New Orleans. She attended First Church of God in Christ. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Lewis of Milwaukee, Wis., Mrs. Mae Lillian Sampson of Houston and Mrs. Mary A. Washington of Oakland, Calif. MARCANTEL, Jasper LCAP 11/5/1999 DEQUINCY--Funeral arrangements for Jasper Marcantel, 71, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Thursday in Springfield, Mo. MARCANTEL, Jasper ,Rev. LCAP 11/6/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for the Rev. Jasper Marcantel, 71, of Missouri, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, in Snider Funeral Home. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery. The Rev. Marcantel died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999, in a Springfield, Mo., hospital. MARCANTEL, Jasper S. ,Rev. LCAP 11/7/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for the Rev. Jasper Sidney Marcantel, 71, of Hartville, Mo., formerly of DeQuincy, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, in Snider Funeral Home. The Revs. F.A. Stevenson and Billy Hudson will officiate. Burial will be in McFatter Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today. Rev. Marcantel died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999, in a Springfield, Mo., hospital. He was a native of DeQuincy. He was a U.S. Maritime veteran. A Baptist, he ministered for 41 years in Louisiana, southeast Texas and Washington. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Hartville. Survivors include his wife, Joanna Howell Marcantel; two sons, Bill Marcantel of Darrington, Wash., and Lin Marcantel of Bronson, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Larry (Nell) McBride of Pineland, Texas, and Mrs. Mike (Nita) Adkison of Center, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. R.C. (Lola) Mitchell of DeQuincy and Mrs. Murphy (Marie) Cole of Westlake; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Gideon International Bible Memorial of The Pineland First Baptist Church Building Fund, the family said. MARCONTELL, Leah Elise Sellers LCAP 11/22/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Leah Elise Sellers Marcontell, 31, will be announced by Snider Funeral home. She died Sunday, Nov. 21, in her residence. MARCONTELL, Leah S. LCAP 11/23/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Leah Elise Sellers Marcontell, 31, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, in Snider Funeral Home. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery. She died Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999. MARCONTELL, Leah S. LCAP 11/24/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Leah Elise Sellers Marcontell, 31, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 24, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. George Lee Glass will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mrs. Marcontell died Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999, in her home. She was a native of Beaumont, Texas, and had lived in DeQuincy for most of her life. She was a 1986 graduate of DeQuincy High School and was the school's Tiger mascot. She received numerous awards for school choirs and vocal ensembles and for district and state speech and literary rallies. She was an eight-year member of the District Vocal Music Teachers' Honor Choir and was inducted into the Louisiana 4-H Key Club in 1986. She was a Red Cross-certified water safety instructor and taught swimming in the Houston area. She attended McNeese State University and was a graduate of the emergency medical technician training course at Louisiana Technical College/Sowela Campus. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Grace Marcontell and Carey Kathleen "Katie" Marcontell, both of DeQuincy; one brother, Charles Ercell Sellers of Lake Charles; her mother, Lenora Shoemake of DeQuincy; and her paternal grandmother, Eul Shoemake of DeQuincy. Memorial donations may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or to the ministry of one's choice, the family said. MARICLE, Bobbie G.LCAP11/9/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Bobbie Genett Maricle, 65, will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 9, in Calcasieu Baptist Church. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home. She died Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999, in a local hospital. MARSLAND, Mamie P. LCAP 11/16/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Mamie P. Marsland, 90, will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 16, in Bethel AME Church of DeQuincy. The Rev. Roland Baker will officiate. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. today. Mrs. Marsland died Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A lifelong resident of DeQuincy, she was a retired Calcasieu Parish school teacher. She was a member of Bethel AME Church of DeQuincy where she was a Sunday School stewardess. Survivors include her brother, Leo Paul of New Orleans, and many nieces and nephews. MARSLAND, Mamie P. LCAP 11/14/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Mamie P. Marsland, 90, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a Lake Charles hospital. MCCAIN, Wilfred M. LCAP 11/3/1999 Funeral services for Wilfred M. McCain, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. McCain died at 4:40 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a member of a Lake Charles pioneer family. He was a graduate of the Louisiana School for the Deaf. He retired as warehouseman for Lake Charles Rubber and Gasket after 30 years of service. He was a longtime member of the Lake Charles High School Fullbackers Club and was the football scoreboard operator forMcNeese State University from 1948-1998. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral Deaf Center and the Louisiana Deaf Society. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy O'Neal McCain of Lake Charles; one son, Andy McCain of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Pam McCain of Frisco, Colo., and Dorothy McCain of Lake Charles; one brother, Kenneth McCain of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of Southwest Louisiana, the family said. MCELWEE, Margaret J. LCAP 11/14/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Margaret J. McElwee, 87, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. The Rev. Doyle Cooper will officiate. Burial is in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. McElwee died at 12:35 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999, in a DeRidder care center. A native of LeCompte, she was a former resident of Oakdale and lived in DeRidder for the past 31 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in DeRidder where she was active in Women on Missions. Survivors include one son, Frank W. McElwee of Shreveport; two daughters, Audrey Ann Pike of Austin, Texas, and Ruth Pollard of DeRidder; four brothers, Harry Johnson of Prineville, Ore., Eugene Johnson of Monroe, Lester Johnson of Forest Hill and Lynden Johnson of Houma; two sisters, Eunice Davis of Oak Grove and Shirley Myrick of Wewahitchka, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. MCGEE, James W. LCAP 11/12/1999 LEESVILLE -- Graveside services for James W. McGee, 74, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 12, in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. McGee died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, in Alexandria. MCLEAN, Vivian I.LCAP11/9/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Vivian Istre McLean, 81, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, in Church of Christ. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. McLean died at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999, in her residence. MCLENDON, William D. LCAP 11/15/1999 Funeral services for William Drew McLendon, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Johnson will officiate. Graveside services will be at noon Thursday, Nov. 18, in Beech Creek Cemetery in Hamburg, Ark. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. McLendon died at 8:10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999, in his residence. A native of Camden, Ark., he had lived in Lake Charles since 1960. A graduate of Fairview High School in Camden, He attended Ouachita College in Arkadelphia, Ark. He retired from Missouri Pacific Railroad as a claims agent after 35 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Lessie Pitre Landreneau McLendon; one daughter, Nancy Dever of Shreveport; two stepsons, Richard and Jim Landreneau, both of Lake Charles; four stepdaughters, Charlotte Morgan of Moss Bluff, Susan Merrett of Sugarland, Texas, Kim Bartley of Atascocita, Texas, and Brenda Borgeson of Bellville, Texas; one brother, Jerry Frizzell of Lake Charles; one grandchild; 14 step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. MEAUX, Mary B. LCAP 11/16/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Mary Benoit Meaux, 72, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Monday in a Lake Charles hospital. MEAUX, Mary B. LCAP 11/17/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Mary Benoit Meaux, 72, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 17, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Tuesday evening. Mrs. Meaux died at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Gueydan and a resident of Lake Arthur. She retired as cafeteria manager at Lake Arthur High School after 25 years of service. Survivors include three sons, Raymond A. Meaux and Francis L. Meaux, both of Lake Arthur, and Leonard P. Meaux of Humble, Texas; one daughter, Sandra Faye Gibson of Moss Bluff; two brothers, Lawrence Benoit of Kaplan and Donald Benoit of Picayune, Miss.; one sister, Sarah Benoit of Lake Arthur; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. MELLON, Dean LCAP 11/22/1999 DRY CREEK -- Graveside services for Dean Mellon, 56, of Bundick Lake, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, in Dry Creek Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Mellon died Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999, in his residence. MILLER, Henry LCAP 11/10/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Henry Miller, 88, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Saturday in the Jennings hospital. MILLER,HenryLCAP11/9/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Henry Miller, 88, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 9, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Miller French Cemetery. Mr. Miller died at 4:28 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999, in a local hospital. MITCHELL, Larisa W. LCAP 11/12/1999 MONROE -- Funeral services for Larisa Williams Mitchell, 35, of West Monroe will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, in First Church of God. The Revs. Tim Kegley and Ken Sifford will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. Mitchell died Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, in a Monroe hospital. She was a graduate of McNeese State University and Mid-America Bible College. She was a member of First Church of God in Monroe. Survivors include her husband, Marlon Mitchell of West Monroe; one son, David Reuben Mitchell of West Monroe; one sister, Cristie Cobb of West Monroe; one brother, Mark Williams or Orange, Texas; her parents, Pat and Sue Williams of Lake Charles; and her grandparents, Marvin and Sarah Wilson of Rayville. Memorial donations may be made to First Church of God in Monroe or Christ Community Church in Lake Charles. MOHON, Earl D. LCAP 11/24/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Earl Dalton Mohon, 89, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in his residence. MOHON, Earl D. LCAP 11/25/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Earl Dalton Mohon, 89, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery in Eunice. Mr. Mohon died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999, in Welsh. MOORE, Robert LCAP 11/15/1999 Funeral arrangements for Robert Moore, 65, of Cameron, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in local hospital. MOORE, Woodrow LCAP 11/18/1999 CREOLE -- Funeral services for Woodrow "Dutch" Moore, 81, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, from St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Moore died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. MORGAN, Robert L. LCAP 11/19/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Robert L. Morgan, 70, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, in Hixson Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Mr. Morgan died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, in the Leesville hospital. MORRIS, Mrs. Allen LCAP 11/17/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Allen (Irene) Morris, 78, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is noon-8 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mrs. Morris died at 7:38 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Epps, she had lived in Lake Charles for more than 40 years. She was a buyer for Sears, Roebuck and Co., where she worked for 39 years. She was an award-winning Avon representative in the Lake Charles area. She was a member of Twelfth Street Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Allen Morris of Lake Charles; two sons, David Allen Morris of Magnolia, Texas, and Dwayne Gregory Morris of Lake Charles; one sister, Gladys Winfrey of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. MURPHY, Everett J. LCAP 11/18/1999 VINTON -- Funeral arrangements for Evertt James Murphy will be announceed by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in Pearland, Texas. MURPHY, Everett J. LCAP 11/19/1999 VINTON -- FUNERAL services for Everett James Murphy, 71, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery. Mr. Murphy died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in Webster, Texas. MYERS, Burley J. LCAP 11/12/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Burley J. Myers, 60, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 12, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Koopman will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery Visitation is from 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Myers died at 10:27 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Mermentau, he was a resident of Jennings. He was an Army veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, retiring as sergeant first-class. He was employed by Danos and Curole. He was a member of the VFW. Survivors include one son, Frank Myers of Lake Charles; three daughters, Mrs. Marina "Co Co" Landry of Jennings and Corina J. Myers and Martina "Debie" Comeaux, both of Hathaway; eight brothers, Clifford Myers of Lake Charles, Shirley Myers of Monroe, Harry Lee Myers of Las Vegas, Loveless, Donald Ray, Steve and Curley Myers, all of Jennings, and Russell Myers of Mermentau; two sisters, Mrs. Rosa Mae Myers and Mrs. Rita Ann Sittig, both of Jennings; and three grandchildren. MYERS, Burley J. LCAP 11/11/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Burley J. Myers, 60, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital. MYRICK, Fern R. LCAP 11/10/1999 Funeral services for Fern Read Myrick, 86, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. Dr. Carl Lueg and the Rev. Richard Hoffpauir will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery. Mrs. Myrick died Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Calcasieu Parish, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1935. She was a graduate of Vinton High School and attended Northwestern Louisiana University. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and was active in church activities, including the Women Circle. She was also active in various school activities for parents, such as PTA and Cub Scouts. She was a member of one of the first families to settle in Calcasieu Parish and the granddaughter of the fist district judge in the parish. Survivors include one son, Edward D. Myrick of Lake Charles; one daughter, Jane Lyons of Sulphur; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. MYRICK,Fern R.LCAP11/9/1999 Funeral services for Fern Read Myrick, 86, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Carl Lueg and Richard Hoffpauir will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Myrick died Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Calcasieu Parish, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1935. She was a member of one of the first families to settle in Calcasieu Parish. She was a graduate of Vinton High School and attended Northwestern Louisiana University. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and was active in church activities, including the Women Circle. She was also active in various school activities for parents, such as PTA and Cub Scouts. Survivors include one son, Edward D. Myrick of Lake Charles; one daughter, Jane Lyons of Sulphur; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. NEATHERY, Rowena H. LCAP 11/27/1999 Funeral services for Rowena H. Neathery, 81, will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 27, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Roinnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Mrs. Neathery died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Eros, she moved to Lake Charles in 1947. She was a member of Boulevard Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, D.D. Neathery of Anacoco; two daughters, Patsy Hooks of Sulphur and Delma Briggs of Leesville; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. NEATHERY, Rowena H. LCAP 11/26/1999 Funeral arrangements for Rowena H. Neathery, 81, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local hospital. NELSON, Ethel M. LCAP 11/14/1999 Funeral services for Ethel Mae Nelson, 51, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ed Rose will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Nelson died Friday, Nov. 12, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of LeCompte, she lived in Lake Charles. She was a member of Moss Bluff Bible Church. Survivors include her husband, Thomas A. Nelson Sr.; one son, Thomas Allen Nelson Jr. of Lake Charles; one daughter, Judy K. Manuel of Lake Charles; one brother, Everett Henry Jr. of Moss Bluff; two sisters, Betty Revere and Shirley Anthony, both of Dallas; her parents, Everett and Billie Henry Sr. of Moss Bluff; and two grandchildren. NIEL, John A. III LCAP 11/16/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for John Anthony Niel III, will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Mr. Niel died at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 1999, in his residence. NIEL, John A. III LCAP 11/15/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for John Anthony Niel III, 36, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 10 a.m. Friday in his residence. NOBLE, Gary L. LCAP 11/25/1999 EVANS -- Funeral services for Gary Lynn Noble, 42, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 25, in Evans Congregational Methodist Church. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Noble died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, in an Orange, Texas, hospital. NOBLE, Gary L. LCAP 11/26/1999 EVANS -- Funeral services for Gary Lynn Noble, 42, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 26, in Evans Congregational Methodist Church. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Noble died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999, in an Orange, Texas, hospital. NORTON, Lillie F. LCAP 11/7/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Lillie Fay Norton, 63, of Grand Rivers, Ky., will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Whitaker Cemetery. Mrs. Norton died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999, in a Salem, Ky., hospital. O'NEAL, Earl M. LCAP 11/19/1999 PINE PRAIRIE -- Funeral services for Earl Menard "Toby" O'Neal, 63, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, in Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. O'Neal died Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, in the Mamou hospital. O'QUAIN, Darlene M. LCAP 11/1/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Darlene Marie (Miller) O'Quain, 39, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. O'Quain died Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999, in Sulphur. ORTEGO, Pearl LCAP 11/10/1999 PINE PRAIRIE -- Funeral services for Pearl Ortego, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, from St. Peter Catholic Church. The Rev. Murphy will officiate. Burial will be in Ardoin Cemetery in Easton under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation in the church is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Ortego died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Easton. Survivors include two daughters, Darma Vidrine of Oakdale and Gail Valin of Lake Charles; one brother, Delta Guillory of Redell; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. PAPPILLION, John LCAP 11/10/1999 Funeral arrangements for John Pappillion, 78, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. PAPPILLION, John LCAP 11/11/1999 Funeral services for John Pappillion, 78, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. The body will be cremated. Arrangements are under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation begins at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mr. Pappillion died Monday, Nov. 8, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Mallet, he was a member of the Holy Name Society and Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Wayne Pappillion of Lake Charles and Kirk Pappillion of Little Rock, Ark.; one daughter, Glenda Pappillion-Davis of Chicago; one brother, Brad Pappillion of Peteville; three sisters, Oreline Collins and Edmonia McIntyre, both of Peteville, and Aline James of Opelousas; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. PARKER, Edith P. LCAP 11/10/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Edith Patricia Parker, 75, will be at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, in First Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Parker died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, in her residence. PERKINS, J.E. LCAP 11/15/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for J.E. Perkins, 69, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, in West Baptist Church. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mr. Perkins died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999, in his residence. PERKINS, Ruby F. LCAP 11/22/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Ruby Felice Perkins, 81, of Ragley, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Felice Cemetery in Ragley. Ms. Perkins died at 8:40 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, in a DeRidder hospital. PERRODIN, Eraste LCAP 11/6/1999 Funeral arrangements for Eraste Perrodin, 72, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in Opelousas. PERRODIN, Eraste LCAP 11/12/1999 Funeral services for Eraste "Blue" Perrodin, 72, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Mr. Perrodin died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, in Opelousas. A native of Bellview he had lived in Lake Charles for 45 years. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society. Survivors include his wife, Ida Richard Perrodin of Lake Charles; two sons, Frederick Perrodin of Lake Charles and Lawrence Perrodin of Dallas; one daughter, Lisa Perrodin Guillory of Lake Charles; six brothers, Eugene Perrodin of Lafayette, Narry "Bobby" Perrodin of Dallas, Junius Perrodin of Opelousas, and Anasta Perrodin, Shirley Floyd Perrodin and Joseph Lee Perrodin, all of Lake Charles; two sisters, Sylvia Auzenne of Duarte, Calif., and Marie Morrison of Scott; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. PETE, Freddie LCAP 11/19/1999 Funeral services for Freddie Pete, 93, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, in Mount Calvary Baptist Church. The Rev. E.L. Garner will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Pete died Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999, in a local hospital. He had lived in Lake Charles for 51 years. He was a former deacon at Zion Travelers Baptist Church in Iowa and was a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church and the church usher board. Survivors include four sons, Joseph Pete of Los Angeles and Charles Pete, Houston Pete and Johnny Pete, all of Lake Charles; three daughters, Alice Pete of Lake Charles, Elnora Ratcliff of Oakland, Calif., and Mary Johnson of Glendora, Calif.; three sisters, Lovenia Simon, Elizabeth Orphey and Eula Dugas, all of Lake Charles; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. PETE, Freddie LCAP 11/15/1999 Funeral arrangements for Freddie Pete, 93, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital. PHILLIPS, Alice S. LCAP 11/2/1999 HURST, Texas -- Funeral services for Alice Stewart "Nanny" Phillips, 100, of Moss Bluff, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 2, in Lucas Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oxford Water Church Cemetery in Parker County. Mrs. Phillips died Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999, in Hurst. She was a retired candy company worker. Survivors include three daughters, Reta Engers of Hurst, Elwanda Whittington of Baytown, Texas, and Wilma Knox of Moss Bluff; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. PILATE, Danita ,Mrs. LCAP 11/12/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Danita "Dee Dee" Pilate, 39, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, in United Christian Fellowship Church. The Rev. Ronald Mayo will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Pilate died at 10:25 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Alexandria, she had lived in Lake Charles for 14 years. She was a member of United Christian Fellowship Church, where she was a greeter. Survivors include her husband, Greg Pilate of Lake Charles; one son, Geremy Pilate of Lake Charles; one daughter, Stephanie Pilate of Lake Charles; one sister, Katherine Williams of Lake Charles; and three brothers, William Ashby and Carl Taylor, both of Alexandria, and Ray Webb of Dallas. PILLATE, Danita LCAP 11/10/1999 Funeral arrangements for Danita Pillate, 39, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Tuesday. PITRE, Ida LCAP 11/16/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Ida Pitre, 96, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. PITRE, Ida M. LCAP 11/17/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Ida M. Pitre, 96, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 17, in Snider Funeral Home. The Revs. James Kimball and Carolyn Volentine will officiate. Burial will be in McFatter Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Pitre died at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, in the DeQuincy hospital. She was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy and a member of Temple Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Drew Pitre of DeQuincy; one daughter, Frankie Quinn of DeQuincy; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. PITRE, Yola LCAP 11/23/1999 Funeral arrangements for Yola Pitre, 74, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. PITRE, Yola, Mrs. LCAP 11/28/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Yola Pitre, 74, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Samuel Osuji will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Mrs. Pitre died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Opelousas, she had lived in Lake Charles for 54 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and its Ladies Auxiliary and Altar and Rosary Society. Survivors include her husband, Hurist Pitre Sr. of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy P. Porche and Mrs. Carolyn Pitre, both of Houston; four sons, Hurist Pitre Jr. Herndon, Va., and Donald J. Pitre, Bobby Kenneth Pitre and Michael C. Pitre, all of Lake Charles; three brothers, Lonnie J. Dugar and Patrick Dugar, both of Lake Charles, and James Dugar of Houston; seven sisters, Lillian Richard and Bernice Auzenne, both of Opelousas, Melba Batiste and Josephine Stansberry, both of Lawtell, Shirley Green of Church Point, and Helen Duriseau and Veronica Miller, both of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. PITZER, Richard L. LCAP 11/11/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Richard Lee Pitzer, 53, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, in First Christian Church of Sulphur. The Rev. Robert White will officiate. The body was cremated. Visitation begins at 1 p.m. Friday. Mr. Pitzer died at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999. A life long resident of Sulphur, he was a graduate of Sulphur High School. He attended Lamar University and McNeese State University. He worked as a drilling superintendent in the oil field. He served as a U.S. Army medic during the Vietnam Conflict. Survivors include his wife, Dianne Marie Bellard Pitzer; two sons, Jett Lynn and Donny Lee Pitzer, both of Sulphur; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vernard "Shorty" (Freda Umbach) Pitzer of Sulphur; one brother, Darrell Roy Pitzer of Denham Springs; one sister, Beverly Carol Morrison of Sulphur; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church of Sulphur, the family said. POWELL, Ida Belle LCAP 11/12/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Ida Belle Powell, 80, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 12, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. The Rev. Durhl Davis will officiate. Burial will be in Meadows Cemetery in Merryville. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Mrs. Powell died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, in her residence. She was a native of Merryville. She received the 1995 Beauregard Parish Older Worker of the Year Award. She was a member of Green Oak Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Dennis R. Powell of Merryville; one daughter, Nancy DiSalvo of Houston; two sisters, Lottie Vanosdell of Buckeye, Ariz., and Lena Neely of Merryville; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. PREDERGAST, Ed. J. Sr. LCAP 11/21/1999 Funeral services for Ed. J. Prendergast Sr., 74, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignor Irving deBlanc will officiate. The body will be cremated. Arrangements are under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a memorial service at 6 p.m., preceded by a rosary; and from 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Monday. Mr. Prendergast died at 12:40 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, at his residence. A native of New Orleans, he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 35 years. He was a graduate of Holy Cross High School in New Orleans and Loyola University of the South. He served as a combat correspondent with the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. He covered the signing of the peace treaty with the Japanese government aboard the USS Missouri and also gathered testimony from liberated Allied Forces that was used to convict Premier Tojo of war crimes. He owned and operated KAOK radio station for more than 30 years. At the time of his death, he was general manager and talk show host for the longest running morning talk show in Southwest Louisiana. He was a pioneer of cable television and operated the first TV cable system in Lake Charles with Time-Life Broadcast. He served for eight years as chairman of the Louisiana Television Authority which, under his leadership, established eight Public Broadcasting TV stations in Louisiana. He received numerous citations and awards as chairman of the Louisiana Public Broadcast System. He served on the Lake Charles City Council for four years, including a term as president. He was an active member of festival chairman of the Irish-Italian Festival. He was parade captain of the Washington, D.C. Mardi Gras and led the Southwest Louisiana delegation to the Washington Mardi Gras for more than 30 years. He was the recipient of the coveted ''Golden Krewe Bag Award.'' Survivors include his wife, Linda Jenkins Prendergast; two sons, E.J. Prendergast Jr. and Brian J. Prendergast, both of Baton Rouge; three daughters, Gwen Thomas of Richmond, Va., Cheryl Prendergast of Lake Charles and Michele Terranova-Prendergast of Lake Charles; one sister, Anna Richardson of New Orleans; and four grandchildren. PREJEAN, Kermit LCAP 11/27/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Kermit Prejean, 81, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Friday in Sulphur. PREJEAN, Kermit M., Mrs. LCAP 11/28/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Mrs. Kermit Manley Prejean, 81, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Richard Hoffpauir will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Sunday and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Prejean died Friday, Nov. 26, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of Morgan City, she had lived in Sulphur for the past 50 years. She was a librarian for 34 years, retiring in 1985. She was a member of the AARP Local Senior Citizens Group and the Elderberry's Senior Citizen's Group. She had been a member of Henning Memorial United Methodist Church for 50 years. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Gayle) LeBlanc of Splendora, Texas; one brother, B.A. Manley of Carrollton, Texas; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. PRICE, Douglas ,Mrs. LCAP 11/2/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Douglas (Vivian) Price, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Price died Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999, in a local hospital. PRICE, Douglas ,Mrs. LCAP 11/3/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Douglas (Vivian) Price, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation will be 2-10 p.m. today, with a wake service at 7 p.m. Mrs. Price died Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Survivors include three daughters, George Ann DeWitt of Spring, Texas, Jane Price Dennison of Lake Charles, Julie Price Thigpen of Alto, N.M.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. PROPST, Ezora M., Mrs. LCAP 11/25/1999 Funeral arrangements for Ezora M. Nunez Propst, 79, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local care facility. PROPST, Ezora N. LCAP 11/27/1999 Funeral services for Ezora Nunez Propst, 79, will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 27, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Friday evening. Mrs. Propst died at 4:05 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, in a local care facility. She was a member of a pioneer Cameron Parish family and had lived in Lake Charles since 1957. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Lawson T. Propst; two daughters, Bobbie Primeaux of Creole and Sue McCardle of Lake Charles; one son, James Ackie Nunez of Lake Charles; one brother, Albert Richard Jr. of Lake Charles; two sisters, Ina Richard Boudreaux of Creole and Leonard Richard Boudreaux of Hackberry; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. PROPST, Ezora N. LCAP 11/26/1999 Funeral services for Ezona Nunez Propst, 79, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Propst died at 4:05 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, in a local care facility. She was a member of a pioneer Cameron Parish family and had lived in Lake Charles since 1957. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Lawson T. Propst; two daughters, Bobbie Primeaux of Creole and Sue McCardle of Lake Charles; one son, James Ackie Nunez of Lake Charles; one brother, Albert Richard Jr. of Lake Charles; two sisters, Ina Richard Boudreaux of Creole and Leonard Richard Boudreaux of Hackberry; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. PRUITT, Lawrence LCAP 11/22/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Lawrence Pruitt, 74, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, in Olivet Baptist Church. The Rev. Mark Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Mr. Pruitt died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of DeQuincy, he was a longtime resident of Edgerly. He was a World War II veteran. He was a retired overhead crane operator for American Bridge Shipyard in Orange, Texas. He was a member of Olivet Baptist Church Survivors include his wife, Fern Peters Pruitt; seven children, Barbara Barrentine of Sulphur, Betty Wilfer of Vinton, Billy and Barry Pruitt, both of Sulphur, Beverly LeBleu of Lake Charles, Bonnie Broussard of Sulphur and Bridgett Johnson of Edgerly; three brothers, Marse and A.J. Pruitt of Cameron and J.D. Pruitt of North Carolina; three sisters, Bertha Mitchell of Jackson, Alberta Kervin of Trinity, Texas, and Alma Ellender of Sulphur; 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. PRUITT, Lawrence LCAP 11/21/1999 SULPHUR--Funeral arrangements for Lawrence Pruitt, 74, of Edgerly will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. He died Saturday a Lake Charles hospital. PUJOL, Pearl S. LCAP 11/10/1999 Funeral services for Pearl S. Pujol, 95, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Pujol died Monday, Nov. 8, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of DeRidder, she had lived in Lake Charles for 77 years. She was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include two sons, Gerald G. Pujol and Mason W. Pujol, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Dorothy M. Pujol of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. QUEBODEAUX, Corey D. LCAP 11/30/1999 Funeral services for Corey Dale Quebodeaux, 16, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Kent Richards and Montie Joe Andrews will officiate. Burial will be in Pinehill Cemetery in Iowa. Visitation is 4 p.m.-midnight today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. He died Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Crowley, he had lived in Woodlawn for the last 12 years. He was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. He was a member of the National High School Rodeo Association, the Louisiana High School Rodeo Association, the Eunice Rodeo Club, the FFA, 4-H and Beta Club and was a former member of JBRA and the Little Britches Rodeo Association. He was chosen for the Wranglers All Stars. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.D. (Polly) Quebodeaux of Woodlawn; one brother, Ryan Guidry of Egan; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius (Amelia) Quebodeaux of Lake Arthur; and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. M.L. (Dorothy) Blackwell of Evangeline. RACCA, Aldest J. Jr. LCAP 11/14/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Aldest James Racca Jr., 51, will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 14, in Hixson Funeral Home. Deacon Fred Reed will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Racca died Friday, Nov. 12, 1999, in Lafayette. A native of Jennings, he had lived in Sulphur for 29 years. Survivors include his wife, Karen Racca of Sulphur; two daughters, Jennifer Michelle Racca and Courtney Renee Racca, both of Sulphur; two brothers, Richard Racca of Winnie, Texas, and Shane Trahan of Ragley; two sisters, Jane Prudhomme of Ossun and Sharlene Lantire of Westlake; and his mother, Rita Racca of Westlake. RANSOM, Rose B. LCAP 11/2/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Rose Bertrand Ransom, 76, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Ransom died at 5:44 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1, 1999, in a Jennings care center. RASHAL, William LCAP 11/12/1999 KURTHWOOD -- Funeral services for William "Shorty" Rashal, 58, of Alco, will be at 3 p.m. today, Nov. 12, in Sunny Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mora Cemetery in Mora under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Rashal died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, in Shreveport. REDEAUX, Ralph Joseph Sr. LCAP 11/12/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Ralph Joseph Redeaux Sr., 70, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Revs. Franklin E. Fondel Sr.and Clinton Terry will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Garden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday until time of services in the funeral home . He died at 1:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, in a local hospital. A native of Lafayette, he lived in Jennings most of his life. Survivors include one daughter, Carlis Boutte; one son, James Redeaux Sr.; one sister, Lorena Pete; one brother, Adam (Tee-Ta) Redeaux, all of Jennings; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mary Sartor Seale DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Mary Sartor Seale, 89, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 12, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Jon E. Tellifero will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-11 a.m. in the funeral home, and from 1 p.m. in the church. Mrs. Seale died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She taught English and Latin at DeRidder High School and was a member of First United Methodist Church and Mary Martha Circle. Survivors include one son, Daniel Brent Seale of New Orleans; one daughter, Mary Jo Hecht of Houston; one brother, H.B. "Boots' Sartor of Leesville; and three grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund, the family said. Karen Trouard Funeral services for Karen Trouard, 42, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Mr. Trouard died at 11:54 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. RICHARD, Louis H. LCAP 11/30/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Louis H. "L.H." Richard, 62, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Monday in an El Paso, Texas, hospital. RIDEAU, Ralph LCAP 11/10/1999 Funeral arrangements for Ralph Rideau, 70, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 1:20 p.m. Tuesday in a local hospital. RIDEAUX, Margaret LCAP 11/11/1999 Funeral services for Margaret Rideaux, 66, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Comber Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, Nov. 11, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mrs. Rideaux died Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lawtell, she lived in Lake Charles 47 years. She was a member of the Christian Mothers and Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Ferdinand Rideaux; his mother, Lillian Sampa of San Antonio; five sons, Federick and Patrick Rideaux, both of Lake Charles, Gerald Rideaux of Houston, Charles Rideaux of Long Beach, Calif., and Christopher Rideaux of New Orleans; two daughters, Monica Rose and Cynthia Rideaux, both of Houston; two brothers, Gevese and Augdon Sampa, both of Houston; seven sisters, Barbara Malone of Sacramento, Calif., Jolene Williamson of Westlake, Doris Sampa of Lake Charles, Thelma Carrier and Emma Phlegm of Houston, Evelyn Smith of Texas City, Texas, and Shirley Banez of San Antonio, Texas; and six grandchildren. ROACH, Frederick A. LCAP 11/19/1999 NEDERLAND, Texas -- Funeral services for Frederick Alton Roach Jr., will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, in First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Oak Bluff Memorial Park Cemetery in Port Neches, Texas, under the direction of Broussard Mortuary. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today. Dr. Roach died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, in a Port Arthur, Texas, hospital. A native of Beaumont, Texas, he had lived in Nederland for 77 years. He was a retired dentist with 50 years of service. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the Army, Navy and Air Force. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Louise Roach of Nederland; one daughter, Marjorie Tipton of Nacogdoches, Texas; one son, Rick Roach of Sulphur; and four grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church in Nederland, the family said. ROBINSON, Spencer I. LCAP 11/21/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Spencer I. Robinson, 86, of Hineston will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. He died Saturday in the Alexandria hospital. ROCK, Daniel L. LCAP 11/20/1999 Funeral services for Daniel Lawrence Rock, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Nicholas Abraham will officiate. Burial will be in Orange Grove Cemetery. Visitation is 8 a.m.-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Rock died Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a 1933 graduate of Lake Charles High School. He retired from Olin as a general accounting supervisor after 38 years of service. He was a Mason and a 50-year member of Lodge 400. Survivors include his wife, Ella Mae Rock of Lake Charles; two sons, Daniel ''Larry'' Rock Jr. of Pittsford, N.Y., and Gary H. Rock of Westlake; three sisters, Elmira Rock and Gladys Stevenson, both of Lake Charles, and Margurite Postell of Moss Bluff; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. ROGGE, Charles E. LCAP 11/27/1999 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Charles E. Rogge, 76, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 27, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Johnny Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery in Houston. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Rogge died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Houston, he had lived in Ragley since 1983. He was of the Lutheran faith and was a member of the VFW. He was an Army veteran. He was self-employed in oil-field pipe maintenance. Survivors include his wife, Winnie L. Rogge of Ragley; one daughter, Debra McElroy of Santa Fe, N.M.; one brother, Robert W. Rogge Jr. of Houston; and two sisters, Joyce Casey of Pearland, Texas, and Nel Lewis of Pasadena, Texas. THOMPSON, Sybil Ann LCAP 11/27/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Sybil Ann Thompson, 39, of Baytown, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, in Robison Funeral Home. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. She died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. ROGGE, Charles E. LCAP 11/26/1999 Funeral arrangements for Charles E. Rogge, 76, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital. ROSE, Dora F. LCAP 11/1/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Dora Faye Rose, 67, of Anacoco, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery in Anacoco. Ms. Rose died Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999, in Merryville. ROY, Pierre Z. LCAP 11/18/1999 Funeral arrangements for Pierre Zeno Roy, 89, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital. ROY, Pierre Z. LCAP 11/19/1999 Funeral services for Pierre Zeno Roy, 89, will be at noon Saturday, Nov. 20, in Johnson Funeral Home. Monsignor Ronnie Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Roy died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of St. Landry Parish, he had lived in Lake Charles since 1930. He retired from the Louisiana State Department of Highways. Survivors include two sons, Hubert Roy of Lake Charles and Kenneth Roy of Sulphur; three daughters, Ethel LaCasse and Audrey Roy, both of Lake Charles, and Barbara Thomas of Big Lake; two brothers, Lewis Roy of Lake Charles and Abra Matte of Lake Charles; three sisters, Gertrude Doucet of Lake Charles, Martha Saucier of Mamou and Thelma LeDoux of Eunice; 22 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. SCHEXNIDER, Lillian S. LCAP 11/30/1999 HACKBERRY -- Funeral services for Lillian S. Schexnider, 73, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, from St. Peter Catholic Church. The Rev. Gene McKenna will officiate. Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation begins at 3 p.m. Wednesday, with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the church hall; and from 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Schexnider died Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999 in the Sulphur hospital. Survivors include her husband, Norris Schexnider of Hackberry; two sons, Gabe and Mike Schexnider, both of Hackberry; one daughter, Brenda Hantz of Hackberry; one brother, Joseph Ravely Soirez of Hackberry; one sister, Almae Touchet of Abbeville; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. SCROGGS, Larry LCAP 11/14/1999 LOREAUVILLE -- Funeral services for Larry Scroggs, 59, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery under the direction of David Funeral Home. Mr. Scroggs died at 10:48 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 1999, in his residence. SEALE, Mary Sartor LCAP 11/11/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Mary Sartor Seale, 89, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Jon E. Tellifero will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today, Nov. 11, and from 8-11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home, and from 1 p.m. Friday in the church. Mrs. Seale died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She taught English and Latin at DeRidder High School and was a member of First United Methodist Church and Mary Martha Circle. Survivors include one son, Daniel Brent Seale of New Orleans; one daughter, Mary Jo Hecht of Houston; one brother, H.B. "Boots' Sartor of Leesville; and three grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund, the family said. SELSOR, Linda H. LCAP 11/17/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Linda H. Selsor, 48, of Rosepine will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Old Cypress Cemetery in Rosepine. Mrs. Selsor died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. SHERIDAN, Colleen LCAP 11/7/1999 Funeral arrangements for Colleen Sheridan, 49, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a Lake Charles hospital. SIMIEN, Gregory J. LCAP 11/2/1999 Funeral arrangements for Gregory James Simien, 30, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Sunday. SIMIEN, Gregory J. LCAP 11/3/1999 Funeral services for Gregory James Simien, 30, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, from St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Simien died Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include three sons, Nicholas James Tezino of Houston and Chad Darnell Richard Simien and Alex James Richard Simien, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Reginald James Simien of Lake Charles; three sisters, Sheryl Lynn Simien and LaShanda Marie Simien, both of Lake Charles, and Sharon Ann Simien Baskerville of Katy, Texas; his parents, Emerick and Mary Joyce Simien of Lake Charles; maternal grandmother, Augustine Broussard of Lake Charles; and paternal grandmother, Lillian Simien of Lake Charles. SIMMONS Infant LCAP 11/14/1999 Funeral arrangements for Lacey Gabrielle Simmons, infant daughter of Mary and Darrel Simmons of 1214 Tulane St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 8:39 a.m. Saturday in a local hospital. SIMMONS, Lacey G. LCAP 11/16/1999 KINDER -- Graveside services for Lacey Gabrielle Simmons, infant daughter of Darrell Jerome Simmons and Marylin Lachatelle Simmons of 1214 Tulane St., Lake Charles, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 16, in Kinder Cemetery. The Rev. Nathon Wykoff will officiate. Arrangements are by Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder. She died 8:39 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, in a Lake Charles hospital. Survivors include her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lachatelle of Lake Charles; her paternal grandmother, Mrs Katheryn Goodly Simmons; her paternal grandfather, Wilton Simmons Jr.; and her paternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Columbus Goodly, all of Kinder. SIMON, Elizabeth A. LCAP 11/19/1999 MERMENTAU -- Funeral services for Elizabeth Allen Simon, 45, will be at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, in Faith Life Church of God in Christ. Burial will be in Delcambre under the direction of V.H. Raphael Funeral Home in Jennings. Mrs. Simon died Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. SIMON, Elizabeth G. LCAP 11/17/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Elizabeth G. Simon, 45, will be announced by Raphael Funeral Home. She died at 10:20 p.m. Monday in the Jennings hospital. SMITH, Sarah LCAP 11/20/1999 LACAMP -- Funeral services for Sarah Ann Hodges Smith, 55, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 20, in Mount Moriah Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Smith died Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. SMITH, Vertie Mae LCAP 11/10/1999 EVANS -- Funeral services for Vertie Mae Smith, 84, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 10, in Evans Congregational Methodist Church. Burial will be in Smith Family Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Smith died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, in Evans. SOILEAU, Lana Jene LCAP 11/6/1999 EUNICE -- Funeral services for Lana Jene Soileau, 58, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 6, in First United Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Darrell McCoy will officiate. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery in Mamou under the direction of Quirk and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Soileau died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999, in the Eunice hospital. He was a resident of Eunice. Survivors include three sons, Paul Soileau of Sulphur, Bo Shexneider of Nederland, Texas, and Smokey Shexneider of Lake Charles; one daughter, Marla Shexneider of Nederland; four sisters, Mrs. Herbert (Pat) Savoy of Eunice, Mrs. Louis (Emily) Langley of Basile, Mrs. LeRoy (Carrie) Miller of Houma and Mrs. Sonny (Elda) Tarver of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. SOILEAU, Lucadee S. LCAP 11/16/1999 MAMOU -- Funeral services for Lucadee S. Soileau, 82, of Mamou, were at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, from St. Ann's Catholic Church. Burial was in New St. Ann's Mausoleum. A rosary was said Sunday. Mrs. Soileau died Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999, in her residence. Survivors include three sons, Rod Soileau of Lake Charles, Delbert Soileau of New Iberia and Wavon Soileau of Jacksonville, Fla.; one brother, Edward Soileu of Lake Charles; one sister, Hazel Guillory of Lake Charles; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. SORREL, Edwin M. LCAP 11/3/1999 NEW IBERIA -- Funeral services for Edwin Marchael "Eddie" Sorrel, 50, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 3, from St. Peter Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles Thevis will officiate. Burial will be in Beau Pre Mausoleum under the direction of Evangeline Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Tuesday evening. Mr. Sorrel died at 4:08 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, 1999, in his residence. He was the transportation supervisor for the Iberia Parish School Board and a track coach and was a former coach and teacher at Barbe High School. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Freemin Sorrel of New Iberia; one son, Steven Edward Sorrel of New Iberia; one daughter, Angela Sorrel Moore of New Iberia; five brothers, John David Sorrel, Edward Allen Sorrel, Donald Louis Sorrel and William Alfred Sorrel, all of New Iberia, and Michael Anthony Sorrel of Atlanta, Ga.; one sister, Mrs. Donald (Kathy) Little of Lake Charles; and his mother, Sybil Indest Sorrel of New Iberia. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70503, the family said. SPELL, Joseph D. LCAP 11/18/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Joseph David Spell, 90, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, in Robison Funeral Home. The Revs. Lonnie Gothrup and Jim Reynolds will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Friday. Mr. Spell died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, in his residence. A native of Crowley, he moved to Sulphur in 1928. He was an operator for Cities Service Oil until retiring in 1963. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Masons, Sulphur Lodge 424, and the Valley of Scottish Rite Bodies of Lake Charles. He was a member of Houston River Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Matilda Spell; one son, Calvin David Spell of Nederland, Texas; three daughters, Charlene Flowers of Westlake, Olive Druis Campbell of Sulphur and Helen M. Moss of Beaumont, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, the family said. SPIVEY, Jessie L. LCAP 11/18/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Jessie Lee Spivey, 86, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 18, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, in Screven Cemetery in Screven, Ga. Mr. Spivey died at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital STAMPLEY, Charles LCAP 11/30/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Charles "Charlie" Stampley, 70, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, in Snider Funeral Home. The Revs. James Kimball and Paul Nuggent will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Stampley died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, in Bancroft. A lifelong resident of the DeQuincy area, he retired as a boilermaker after 25 years of service. Survivors include two sons, Johnny W. Stampley of DeQuincy and Walter D. Stampley of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Deborah Spears of Oretta; one brother, Melvin Stampley of Vidor, Texas; two sisters, Maxine Wheeler and Alice "Dinky" Musgrove, both of DeQuincy; his companion, Rebecca "Beck" Phillips of Bancroft; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. STERLING, Ollie M. LCAP 11/23/1999 Funeral arrangements for Ollie M. Sterling, 76, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. STERLING, Ollie M. LCAP 11/24/1999 Funeral arrangements for Ollie M. Sterling, 76, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. STERLING, Ollie M. LCAP 11/25/1999 Funeral services for Ollie M. Sterling, 76, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Randall Washington will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Friday. She died Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lafayette, she had lived in Lake Charles for 50 years. She was a member of New Sunlight Baptist Church Survivors include three sons, Charles Anderson and Clifton Anderson, both of Lake Charles, and Fred Anderson of Houston; two daughters, Pat Thomas and Gussie S. Taylor, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Mildred Smith of Houston; 20 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren. STUTES,Anna B.LCAP11/9/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Anna Breaux Stutes, 86, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 9, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Istre Cemetery near Morse, under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Stutes died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. TAYLOR, Bettye J. ,Mrs. LCAP 11/7/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Bettye Jean Taylor, 71, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Msgr. James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4 -10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m.; and 8 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Taylor died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of El Dorado, Ark., she had lived in Lake Charles for 59 years. A 1946 graduate of LaGrange High School, she was the first captain of the Gatorettes marching squad. She was a former cub scout den mother. She was past president of the Swinging Rebels Square Dance Club and Louisiana State Square Dance Association. She was a member of the LaGrange Lunch Bunch and the Acadian Ramblers R.V. Club. She attended Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Paul V. Taylor Jr.; one son, James Taylor of Lake Charles; one daughter, Paula S. Taylor of New Orleans; one brother, Robert D. Fenner of Lake Charles; two sisters, Patsy Day of Texas City, Texas, and Priscilla McBride of Lake Charles; her mother, Ruth Fenner of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. TAYLOR, Bettye J., Mrs.LCAP11/9/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Bettye Jean Taylor, 71, were at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Msgr. James Gaddy officiated. Burial was in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. A rosary was said Sunday evening. Mrs. Taylor died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of El Dorado, Ark., she had lived in Lake Charles for 59 years. A 1946 graduate of LaGrange High School, she was the first captain of the Gatorettes marching squad. She was a former Cub Scout den mother. She was past president of the Swinging Rebels Square Dance Club and Louisiana State Square Dance Association. She was a member of the LaGrange Lunch Bunch and the Acadian Ramblers R.V. Club. She attended Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. She was owner and president of Administrative Services of Lake Charles. Survivors include her husband, Paul V. Taylor Jr.; one son, James Taylor of Lake Charles; one daughter, Paula S. Taylor of New Orleans; one brother, Robert D. Fenner of Shreveport; two sisters, Patsy Day of Texas City, Texas, and Priscilla McBride of Lake Charles; her mother, Ruth Fenner of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. THEALL, Harry P. LCAP 11/4/1999 Funeral services for Harry P. Theall, 86, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, in the Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Theall died at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He owned and operated Harry Theall's Citgo for many years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, VFW Post 2130 and W.B. Williamson American Legion Post 1. Survivors include his wife, Ethel Fisette Theall; two sons, Douglas and Wayne Theall, both of Moss Bluff; one step-son, Elmer Fisette Jr. of Moss Bluff; four step-daughters, Linda Fisette Watson, Cynthia Fisette Hebert, Susan Fisette Landry and Angela Fisette Dickerson, all of Lake Charles; one sister, Margaret Walker of Beaumont, Texas; one brother, Sam Theall of Lake Charles; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. THOMAS, Junius LCAP 11/3/1999 Funeral services for Junius Thomas, 73, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Evers will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake Community Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Thomas died at 5:52 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Big Lake and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 40 years. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was a member of VFW Post 2130. He was the owner and operator of Thomas Mooring Co. He was a member of the National Cutting Horse Association and the American Quarter Horse Association. Survivors include two sons, Danny Thomas of Lake Charles and Gary Thomas of Jennings; two daughters, Ivy Boada of Moss Bluff and Sherry Matteson of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mrs. Alcee Mere and Mrs. Woodrow Delaney, both of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. THOMPSON, Ben Jr, Dr. LCAP 11/30/1999 BATON ROUGE -- Funeral services for Dr. Ben Thompson Jr., 78, were at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, from St. Joseph's Convent Chapel. The Revs. M. Jeffery Bayhi, Michael J. Moroney, Victor G. Messina and Monsignor Harry Greig officiated. Burial was in Greenoaks Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Rabenhorst Funeral Home. Dr. Thompson died Saturday, Nov. 27, 1999, in his residence. He was a retired Baton Rouge pediatrician. He was a physician in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps during World War II and the Korean War. He was a founding member of the Pediatric Clinic, a former chief of staff at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, and a former board and foundation member of Woman's Hospital. He was a member of the Serra Club of Baton Rouge, Knights of Columbus, Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, East Baton Rouge Parish Medical Society, American Academy of Pediatrics, the Catholic Community Services Board, and the St. Joseph's Academy Board. He was the physician for St. Joseph's Children's Home. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Toca Thomson; one daughter, Bridget Stansbury of Lafayette; five sons, Dr. Ben F. Thomson III, Dr. Bruce M. Thompson and Dr. Christopher S. Thompson, all of Lake Charles, and Jay Thompson and Scott Thompson, both of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Glory Sabatier of Washington, D.C., and Rita Mae Boudreaux of Baton Rouge. Memorial donations may be made to Catholic Community Services, P.O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge, LA 70821; St. Vincent DePaul Pharmacy, 220 St. Vincent DePaul Place, Baton Rouge, LA 70802; or Our Lady of the Lake Children's Center, 5500 Hennessy Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70808, the family said. THOMPSON, Gertie LCAP 11/2/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Gertie Thompson, 89, of Alvin, Texas, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Cooper Cemetery. Mrs. Thompson died Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999, in an Alvin care center. THOMPSON, Sybil A. LCAP 11/25/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Sybil Ann Thompson, 39, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, in Robison Funeral Home. Burial will be in Baytown, Texas. She died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. THOMPSON, Troy LCAP 11/15/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Troy Thompson, 69, of Merryville, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lyndon Longoria will officiate. Burial will be in Merryville Cemetery in Merryville. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Thompson died at 6:05 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. He was a native of Merryville, an Army veteran and a retired construction painter. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Thompson of Merryville; one son, Rickey Thompson of Newton, Texas; one daughter, Lisa Renee Bradford of Jonesboro; one sister, Loretta Adams of Merryville; and two brothers, Roy Thompson of Merryville and Floyd Thompson of Texas; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. THOMPSON, Troy LCAP 11/13/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Troy Thompson, 69, of Merryville, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lyndon Longoria will officiate. Burial will be in Merryville Cemetery in Merryville. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Thompson died at 6:05 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. He was a native of Merryville, an Army veteran and a retired construction painter. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Thompson of Merryville; one daughter, Lisa Renee Bradford of Jonesboro; one sister, Loretta Adams of Merryville; and two brothers, Roy Thompson of Merryville and Floyd Thompson of Texas. THOMPSON, Troy LCAP 11/14/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Troy Thompson, 69, of Merryville, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lyndon Longoria will officiate. Burial will be in Merryville Cemetery in Merryville. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Thompson died at 6:05 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. He was a native of Merryville, an Army veteran and a retired construction painter. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Thompson of Merryville; one daughter, Lisa Renee Bradford of Jonesboro; one sister, Loretta Adams of Merryville; and two brothers, Roy Thompson of Merryville and Floyd Thompson of Texas; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. TIMMERMAN, Betty LCAP 11/13/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Betty Jean Gillard Timmerman, 57, are by Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 5 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 1999, in her residence. The body was cremated. TROUARD, Karen LCAP 11/11/1999 Funeral services for Karen Trouard, 56, will be announced by Johnsons Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a Jennings hospital. TUPPER, Keith A. LCAP 11/18/1999 Funeral services for Keith Allen Tupper, 37, will be at 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Jim Terrell and Eddie Simons will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Tupper died at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He served in the U.S. Army for 13 years as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. He was a helipcoter mechanic for ERA Helicopters. Survivors include two daugters, Heather Tupper Alexander and Ashley Tupper Alexander, both of Sulphur; two brothers, Ricky Tupper of Sulphur and Michael Tupper of Charlotte, N.C.; two sisters, Vicky Montalbano of Lake Charles and Pamela Brame of Austin, Texas; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard (Patsy Joyce Barnett) Tupper of Lake Charles. TYLER, Anna C. LCAP 11/2/1999 DRY CREEK -- Graveside services for Anna Claire Tyler, infant daughter of Ricky and Jennifer Tyler of Hattiesburg, Miss., will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 2, in Shiloh Cemetery, under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Friday, Oct. 29, 1999, in a Hattiesburg hospital. VANDEVER, Derwood LCAP 11/1/1999 Funeral services for Derwood Vandever, 76, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. Ray Hyatt and Paul Wilcoxson will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Vandever died Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Mangum, Okla., he grew up in West Texas. He graduated from high school in Morgan Mill, Texas. He worked for Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach, Calif., until the beginning of World War II. He served in the Navy in North Africa and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He retired as sergeant major from the Army Reserves. He retired as superintendent of mail at the Lake Charles post office, where he had been a letter carrier, parcel post carrier and carrier foreman. He was past president of Downtown Optimist Club in Lake Charles, president of Lake Charles chapter and state chapter of the Travelers Protective Association and president of National Association of Postal Supervisors. He was a life member of W.B. Williamson post of the American Legion, life member of Sgt. Majors and Chiefs Association, life member of Sons of Confederate Veterans and a member of AARP. He was a past member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a member of the DeQuincy Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Anna Leger Vandever; three sons, Kenneth Vandever of Brenham, Texas, Joel Vandever of Ragley and David Vandever of Lake Charles; two daughters, Donna Vandever Yelverton of Baton Rouge and Irene Vandever of Cheyenne, Wyo.; one brother, Raymond Vandever of Ruidosa, N.M.; three sisters, Maurine Vandever McWilliams of Dumas, Texas, Erma Vandever Farris of Montgomery, Texas, and Donna Lanell Vandever of Victoria, Texas; and 13 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to America Diabetes Association. or American Heart Association, the family said. VERNON, Tammy P. LCAP 11/30/1999 LAWTON, Okla. -- Funeral services for Tammy Patricia Vernon, 27, of Moss Bluff, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, in Cache Road Baptist Church. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens under the direction of Becker Funeral Home. Mrs. Vernon died Friday, Nov. 26, 1999, in her residence. VINCENT, Burton L. LCAP 11/18/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Burton Leon Vincent, 93, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. John Blumm and Monsignor A.J. Vincent will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mr. Vincent died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Vinton, he was raised in Lake Charles and had resided in DeQuincy for the past 74 years. He was valedictorian of the first graduating class of Lake Charles High School in 1923. He retired as vice president of Richard Motor Co., a Ford dealership, where he worked for more than 40 years. He later worked for LCIS Business Office for approximately 13 years. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Calcasieu Council 1207, the first council organized in Southwest Louisiana, for 74 years. He was an active member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church, where he served as a financial assistant. Survivors include his wife, Lilla Johnson Vincent of DeQuincy; three sons, Joseph Burton Vincent of San Francisco, Patrick Lucien "Pogo" Vincent of Ragley and Howard Paul Vincent of Dallas; one daughter, Joan Vincent Arbour of Houston; and seven grandchildren. VINCENT, Burton L. LCAP 11/17/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Burton Leon Vincent, 93, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a Lake Charles hospital. WAGNON, James E. LCAP 11/12/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for James Ellis Wagnon, 55, will be at 3 p.m. today, Nov. 12, in Smyrna Baptist Church. Burial will be in Smyrna Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Wagnon died at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, in a local hospital. WARREN infant LCAP 11/18/1999 FOREST HILL -- Graveside services for James Thomas Warren, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jason (Veronica Butter) Warren, were at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, in Butter Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. He died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in a Rapides hospital. WATKINS, Ethel N. LCAP 11/14/1999 Funeral services for Ethel N. Watkins, 76, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery in Leesville. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today, and from 10 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Watkins died at 11:01 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 1999, in a local care center. A native of Leesville, she lived in Lake Charles for the past 48 years. She was a bookkeeper/receptionist at Watkins' Plastering and Drywall. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Harold V. "Sonny" Jr. and Samuel W. Watkins, both of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church, the family said. WATSON, Francis B. LCAP 11/16/1999 Funeral services for Francis Bulloch Watson, 89, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve James will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today, Nov. 16, and from 9 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Watson died Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a machinist and co-owner of Watson Machine Shop for over 50 years. He retired in 1986. He was a charter member of Trinity Baptist Church and a deacon emeritus. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Watson; one daughter, Marion Ruth Noblit of Sulphur; one brother, Gilbert Watson of Lake Charles; and his sister Elizabeth Shidler of Lake Charles. Memorials may be made to the New Orleans Baptist Theological, 3939 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70126, or to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in Monroe. WATSON, Francis B. LCAP 11/17/1999 Funeral services for Francis Bulloch Watson, 89, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve James will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Watson died Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a machinist and co-owner of Watson Machine Shop for more than 50 years, retiring in 1986. He was a charter member of Trinity Baptist Church, a deacon emeritus and was active in prospect visitation for 50 years. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Watson of Lake Charles; one daughter, Marion Ruth Noblit of Sulphur; one brother, Gilbert Watson of Lake Charles; one sister, Elizabeth Shidler of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 3939 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70126, or to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in Monroe, the family said. WATTS, Jenel G. LCAP 11/22/1999 CHOUPIQUE -- Funeral services for Jenel Granger Watts, 69, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church of Sulphur. The Rev. Hal Hutchinson will officiate. Burial will be in Granger-Lee Cemetery of Vinton. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Mrs. Watts died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, in a car accident in Beauregard Parish. A native of Vinton and resident of Choupique, she graduated from Vinton High School and McNeese State University. She retired from the Cameron Parish School System in May 1999 after teaching for 17 years. She was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. She was also involved in other community activities. Survivors include her husband, W.C. "Bill" Watts of Sulphur; three sons, Glenn Watts of Sulphur, Gregg Watts of Hillsboro, Ohio, and Bruce Watts of Choupique; and four grandchildren. Donations may be made to Boys' Village, the family said. WATTS, Jenel G. LCAP 11/21/1999 Sulphur -- Funeral arrangements for Jenel Marie Granger Watts, 69, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Saturday. WHEELDON, Albert P. Sr. LCAP 11/25/1999 Funeral arrangements for Albert P. "Snooks" Wheeldon Sr., 86, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in his residence. WHEELDON, Albert P. Sr. LCAP 11/26/1999 Funeral services for Albert P. ''Snooks'' Wheeldon Sr., 86, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, from the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception. Monsignor Harry Greig and the Rev. Carl Lueg will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 5:30 p.m.; and from 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mr. Wheeldon died at 11:05 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999, in his residence. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a graduate of Landry Memorial High School. He was a member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 106 and retired from Olin. He was a member of the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception. Survivors include one daughter, Eileen W. Eisner of Lake Charles; two sons, William P. Wheeldon of Houston and Albert P. Wheeldon Jr. of Plano, Texas; one sisters, Elaine Arnold of Arizona; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. WHITE, Foster L. Sr. LCAP 11/27/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Foster Lee White Sr., 81, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, in Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. The Rev. Lisa Lucas will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oak Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. White died at 12:39 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, in his residence. A native of Burkburnett, Texas, he lived in Kinder. He was a fighter pilot in World War II and retired as a lieutenant colonel from the Air Force in 1964. He was a member of the P-47 Thunderbolt Fighter Pilots Association, the American Legion, the Retired Officers Association and the National Rifle Association. He received a doctorate in petroleum engineering. Survivors include two sons, Foster ''Sonny'' White Jr. and Donald R. White, both of Kinder; and two granddaughters. WHITE, Foster L. Sr. LCAP 11/25/1999 KINDER -- Funeral arrangements for Foster Lee White Sr., 80, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in his residence. WHITE, Herman C. LCAP 11/30/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Herman Christopher White, 72, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in his Pitkin residence. WILKINS, Clarence D. LCAP 11/12/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Clarence D. Wilkins, 72, will be at noon Saturday, Nov. 13, from St. Peter Claver Mission Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles Gendron will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the church, with a rosary at 10 a.m. Mr. Wilkins died Monday, Nov. 8, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Colfax and had lived in Sulphur for the past 50 years. He was a retired Home Building Material employee and worked as a school crossing guard. He was a member of St. Peter Claver Mission Catholic Church and the Knights of Peter Claver and served as a church usher. Survivors include his wife, Ellno Wilkins of Sulphur; three sons, David Wilkins of New Orleans, James Wilkins of Baton Rouge and Jerry Wilkins of Jacksonville, Fla.; three daughters, Julia Ross, Sally Renee Jones and Jerria Amos, all of Baton Rouge; one stepson, Charles Walker of Baton Rouge; one sister, Juanita Hagen of Colfax; 35 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. WILKINS, Clarence D.LCAP11/9/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Clarence "C.D." Wilkins, 72, will be announced by James Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. WILKINSON, Harold T. LCAP 11/1/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Harold T. Wilkinson, 84, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, in Immanuel Lutheran Church. The Revs. Gary Koopmann and A.J. Loeschman will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today. Mr. Wilkinson died at 11:40 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, 1999, in Branson, Mo. A native of Zion Hill, Miss., he was a resident of the Jennings area for 60 years. He was a retired farmer and cattleman. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Iona Hetzel Wilkinson; two sons, Hal Wilkinson of Jennings and Ron Wilkinson of Dallas; two daughters, Jolane Edwards and Cheryl Allen, both of Baton Rouge; two brothers, Richard Wilkinson of Welsh and Frank Wilkinson of Lake Charles; five sisters, Elaine Lewis of Roanoke, Christine May of Welsh, Geraldine Murphy of Lake Charles, Flora Cerdes of Ponchatoula and Betty Corrigan of Longville, Texas; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Lutheran Braille Workers, P.O. Box 5000, Yucaipa, CA 72399, the family said. WILKS, Bobby LCAP 11/13/1999 Funeral arrangements for Bobby Wilks, 70, of Moss Bluff, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. WILKS, Bobby G. LCAP 11/15/1999 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Bobby Gerald Wilks, 70, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 15, in First Apostolic Church of Moss Bluff. The Rev. Johnny Hair will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. in the church. Mr. Wilks died at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Harrisonburg, he had lived in the Lake Charles area for most of his life. He was an Army veteran. He retired after 21 years as a deputy with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, where his assignments included supervising maintenance and courtroom security. He was a member of First Apostolic Church of Moss Bluff. Survivors include his wife, Maxine Chapman Wilks of Moss Bluff; two sons, Jerry Wilks of Moss Bluff and Melvin Wilks of Bridge City, Texas; one daughter, Barbara Wilks Fowler of Moss Bluff; four brothers, Charles and Tommy Wilks, both of Sulphur, and Daniel and Jimmy Wilks, both of Moss Bluff; three sisters, Mary Ortego of Sulphur, Jean Morgan of Conroe, Texas, and Betty Webster of Amarillo, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. WILKS, Bobby G. LCAP 11/14/1999 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Bobby Gerald Wilks, 70, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, in First Apostolic Church. The Rev. Johnny Hair will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Sunday in the church. Mr. Wilks died at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Harrisonburg, he had lived in the Lake Charles area for most of his life. He was an Army veteran. He retired after 21 years as a deputy with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, where his assignments included supervising maintenance and courtroom security. He was a member of First Apostolic Church of Moss Bluff. Survivors include his wife, Maxine Chapman Wilks of Moss Bluff; two sons, Jerry Wilks of Moss Bluff and Melvin Wilks of Bridge City, Texas; one daughter, Barbara Wilks Fowler of Moss Bluff; four brothers, Charles and Tommy Wilks, both of Sulphur, and Daniel and Tommy Wilks, both of Moss Bluff; three sisters, Mary Ortego of Sulphur, Jean Morgan of Conroe, Texas, and Betty Webster of Amarillo, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. WILLIAMS, Earnest LCAP 11/7/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Earnest Williams, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery in Pickering. Mr. Williams died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999, in his residence. WILLIAMS, Karla J. LCAP 11/27/1999 UNIVERSAL CITY, Texas -- Funeral services for Karla J. Williams, 38, of Converse, were at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26, in Colonial Funeral Home. The Rev. James Shellenberg officiated. Burial was in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Mrs. Williams died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999. Survivors include her husband, Glenn Williams; two daughters, Lisa and Teresa Buller, both of Converse; two brothers, James and Randy Law, both of Sulphur; four sisters, Patti Johnson and Judith Karl, both of Sulphur, Cindy Baillie of Dallas and Belinda Taylor of Rohnert Park, Calif.; her mother, Beverly Karl Morgan of Lake Charles; and her stepfather, Cecil D. Williams. Donations may be made to VNA Hospice, according to the family. WILLIAMS, Preston Jr. LCAP 11/22/1999 Funeral arrangements for Preston Williams Jr., 48, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. WILLIAMS, Preston Jr. LCAP 11/25/1999 Funeral services for Preston Williams Jr., 48, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Edward Alexander Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Williams died Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he spent most of his adult life in Houston. He attended W.O. Boston High School. Survivors include two brothers, Robert Eugene Williams of Lake Charles and John W. Daniels of Miami, Fla.; three sisters, Liz Core and Rose Weston, both of Lake Charles, and Mary K. Eberhart of Milton, Fla.; and his mother, Miriam Williams Brown of Lake Charles. WILLIAMS, Preston Jr. LCAP 11/26/1999 Funeral services for Preston Williams Jr., 48, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Edward Alexander Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Williams died Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he spent most of his adult life in Houston. He attended W.O. Boston High School. Survivors include two brothers, Robert Eugene Williams of Lake Charles and John W. Daniels of Miami, Fla.; three sisters, Liz Gore and Rose Weston, both of Lake Charles, and Mary K. Eberhart of Milton, Fla.; and his mother, Miriam Williams Brown of Lake Charles. WILLIAMS, Vera LCAP 11/17/1999 Funeral arrangements for Vera Williams will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Tuesday. WILLIAMS, Vera L., Mrs. LCAP 11/19/1999 Memorial services for Mrs. Vera L. Murphy Williams, 77, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, in King's Funeral Home. Mrs. Williams died at 2:49 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in a local hospital. WILLIS, Matthew J. Sr.LCAP11/9/1999 PITKIN -- Funeral services for Matthew J. Willis Sr., 79, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, Nov. 9, in Occupy Number 2 Baptist Church. Burial will be in Occupy Number 2 Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home. Mr. Willis died Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999, in a local hospital. WINCHESTER, Sam LCAP 11/3/1999 COTTONPORT -- Funeral services for Sam Winchester, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, from St. Mary Assumption Catholic Church. The Rev. Matt Woollett will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Escude Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mr. Winchester died at 1:35 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. He was a native of Cottonport and was a retired truck driver. Survivors include one son, Clark Hayes of Lake Charles; one brother, Willie Winchester of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Marie Brown, Diana Jones and Linda Morris, all of Baton Rouge; and two grandchildren. WINDHAM, Blanche LCAP 11/27/1999 STARKS -- Graveside services for Blanche Windham, 63, will be at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 27, in Doyle Cemetery. Arrangements are by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Windham died Thursday, Nov. 25, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. WOODS, Cora R. LCAP 11/6/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Cora Rebecca Woods, 96, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 6, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Leesville Cemetery. Mrs. Woods died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999, in the Leesville hospital. WOODWARD, Iva Dell LCAP 11/10/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Iva Dell Woodward, 81, will be at 3 p.m. today, Nov. 10, in First United Pentecostal Church. The Rev. T.D. Cardwell and Joel Peavy and Harlon Morgan will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Mrs. Woodward died Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999, in the DeQuincy hospital. She was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy and a 1935 graduate of DeQuincy High School. She retired as a bookkeeper with Service Rexall after 25 years of service. She was a member of First United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Bruce (Linda) Royer of DeQuincy and June Lehman of El Paso, Texas; two sisters, Augazelle Matthews of El Paso and Fairy Bethel Rager of Deming, N.M.; and four grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the First United Pentecostal Church building fund, the family said. WOODWARD, Iva D. LCAP 11/9/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Iva Dell Woodward, 81, will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Mrs. Woodward died at Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999, in a local hospital. WRIGHT, Olon C. LCAP 11/22/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Olon C. Wright, 89, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 22, in Peniel Baptist Church. Burial will be in Peniel Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mr. Wright died at Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, in a local hospital. YOUNG, Harris M. LCAP 11/17/1999 BASILE -- Funeral services for Harris Marie Young, 79, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, from St. Augustine Catholic Church. The Rev. Ken Domingue will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Young died at 8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, in a Mamou hospital. She was a resident of Basile and a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Elias Young of Basile; two daughters, Helen Y. Guillory and Evelyn McGee, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Lucien Ardoin of Lake Charles; one sister, Euta Meche of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.