SEPTEMBER 2000 OBITUARIES - Calcasieu Parish, LA Area AS PRINTED IN THE LAKE CHARLES AMERICAN PRESS ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ The following obits were taken from the Lake Charles American Press (LCAP). There is an index for 2000 which may help you locate a name quicker. The Lake Charles American Press has granted permission for the obituaries to be archived by the USGenWeb Project. They assume no responsibility in the accuracy of the information. They print only what is furnished to them by the indicated funeral home. They have been arranged alphabetically by surname. The date beside the newspaper abbreviation is the date it was printed. This information has been placed at this site by Margaret Rentrop Moore, host of the Calcasieu Parish, LA USGenWeb Project. Contact Margaret Moore at mmoore@usunwired.net ABEL, Alva LCAP 9/8/2000 PITKIN - Funeral services for Alva Abel, 64, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, in Mount Olive Baptist Church. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Abel died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. ABEL, Alva E. LCAP 9/9/2000 PITKIN - Funeral services for Alva Edoil Abel, 65, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, in Mount Olive Baptist Church. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Abel died at 9:07 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. ABRAN, Beatrice A. LCAP 9/12/2000 Funeral services for Beatrice Abbly Abram, 83, will be at 11 am today, Sept. 12, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. A rosary was recited Monday evening. She died Sunday, Sept 10, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Eunice, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1957. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include her half sister, Lou Ella Faulk of Morgan City. ABSHIRE, Adeline A. LCAP 9/23/2000 Funeral services for Adeline A. Abshire, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Monsignor Ronald Groth and the Rev. Jace Eskind will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a Scripture service and rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday. Mrs. Abshire died at 8:46 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, 2000, in a local care center. She was a native of Chicago and had lived in Lake Charles for more than 50 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Ansel P. "A.P." Abshire of Lake Charles; two daughters, Suzanne A. McCall of Lake Charles and Valerie A. Bowmaster of Havelock, N.C.; one son, Wayne S. Abshire of Kansas City, Mo.; one sister, Eleanor Kewith of Chicago; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. ABSHIRE, Euell J. LCAP 9/30/2000 Funeral services for Euell J. Abshire, 76, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 30, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Stuart Lankford will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Abshire died at 3:20 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Kaplan and had lived in Lake Charles for 48 years. He was a painter and a member of Painter's Local 783. Survivors include his wife, Beulah T. Brasseaux Abshire of Lake Charles; one son, Willis Abshire of Ragley; four daughters, Wilda Booth and Sharon Booth, both of Gillis, and Gail Pike and Cynthia Broussard, both of Lake Charles; four brothers, Elmo Abshire and David Abshire, both of Lake Charles, Pierre Abshire of Lafayette and Joseph Abshire of New Iberia; two sisters, Willa Mae Wilder of Iowa and Elgin Garner of Lake Charles; 16 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. ABSHIRE, Euell J. LCAP 9/29/2000 Funeral services for Euell J. Abshire, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Stuart Lankford will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Abshire died at 3:20 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Kaplan and had lived in Lake Charles for 48 years. He was a painter and a member of Painter's Local 783. Survivors include his wife, Beulah T. Brasseaux Abshire of Lake Charles; one son, Willis Abshire of Ragley; four daughters, Wilda Booth and Sharon Booth, both of Gillis, and Gail Pike and Cynthia Broussard, both of Lake Charles; four brothers, Elmo Abshire and David Abshire, both of Lake Charles, Pierre Abshire of Lafayette and Joseph Abshire of New Iberia; two sisters, Willa Maw Wilder of Iowa and Elgin Garner of Lake Charles; 16 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. ABSHIRE, Adeline A. LCAP 9/22/2000 Funeral arrangements for Adeline A. Abshire, 84, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a local care center. ADAMS, Aubrey L. LCAP 9/15/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Aubrey L. Adams, 86, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, in Trinity Episcopal Church. The Revs. Richmond F. Thweatt III and Roy W. Black will officiate. The body will be donated to science. Arrangements are by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today in the Adams family home, 702 Auburn St. Mr. Adams died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital. He was a native of Rochelle and moved from Houston to DeRidder in 1968. He was a graduate of Millsaps College and was an Army veteran of World War II. He worked in the chemical industry while in Houston, and he owned and operated Adams Building Supply in DeRidder from 1968 to 1992. He was a member of the Rotary Club and was a former club president and board member. He was a club Paul Harris Fellow. He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church and served in various lay positions. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Adams of DeRidder; one daughter, Patricia DeJean; one son, John Adams; one sister, Marjorie E. Jowdy; one brother, John M. Adams Jr.; and three grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church or the DeRidder Rotarian Foundation, the family said. ALEXANDER, Cliff Jr. LCAP 9/3/2000 ABILENE, Texas - Funeral services for former Lake Charles resident Cliff Alexander Jr., 47, were Sunday, Aug. 6, in Elmwood Funeral Home. Mr. Alexander died Friday, Aug. 4, 2000, in an Abilene hospital. ALEXANDER, Timothy P. LCAP 9/9/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Timothy Paul Alexander, 13, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Tom Lambert will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today. He died Friday, Sept. 8, 2000, in a local hospital. He was born in Lake Charles, but lived in Sulphur most of his life. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Lake Charles. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Belinda) Alexander of Sulphur; four brothers, Justin, Matthew, Shane and Wesley Alexander, all of Sulphur; two sisters, Traci and Lindsay Alexander, both of Sulphur; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Janece) Alexander of Sulphur; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard (Marlene) Dodge of Sulphur; and his paternal great-grandfather, Wesley Tatum of Lebanon, Tenn. ARDOIN, Marscline LCAP 9/15/2000 DURALDE - Funeral services for Marscline Ardoin, 81, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, from Annunciation Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Alexander will officiate. Burial will be in Ceasar Cemetery under the direction of Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice. Visitation will be 5-10 p.m. Sunday in the church. Mrs. Ardoin died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000, in the Mamou hospital. Survivors include her husband, Alphonse "Boi Sec" Ardoin of Duralde; eight daughters, Mildred Rucker of Austin, Texas, Florence Thomas and Alberta Hall, both of Baton Rouge, Dorothy Fruge of Eunice, Onelia Cochran and Mathilda Hall, both of Edmond, Okla., and Emily Whittaker and Juanita Ardoin, both of Oklahoma City; four sons, Morris Ardoin of Duralde, Lawrence Ardoin and Ronald Ardoin, both of Lake Charles, and Russel Ardoin of Anaheim, Calif.; one brother, Joseph Victorian of Basile; two sisters, Mary Lou Ceaser of Elton and Selida Ryan of Lake Charles; 37 grandchildren; and 44 great-grandchildren. ARDOIN, Mildred M. LCAP 9/14/2000 Funeral services for Mildred M. "Schwinn" Ardoin, 63, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mathilda Cemetery in Eunice under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Friday. Mrs. Ardoin died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2000, in Seattle. She was a native of Eunice and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 20 years. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Seattle, and the American Cancer Society. Survivors include one son, Gregory Lee Ardoin of Seattle; three daughters, Phyllis Lee of Harrisburg, Pa., Tracy Jasmine of Lake Charles and Rachael Guillory of Seattle; two brothers, Gregory Bushnell of DeQuincy and Joseph Adam Bushnell of Seattle; two sisters, Hazel Slate and Willie Mae Reeves, both of Oberlin; and three grandchildren. ARDOIN, Lucy M. LCAP 9/6/2000 Funeral services for Lucy Marie Ardoin, 75, will be at 10 AM Thursday, September 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. Burial will be Ardoin Cove in Lacassine. Visitation is 3-10 PM today with a rosary at 6 PM. Mrs. Ardoin died Tuesday, September 5 2000, and a local hospital. She was a native of Chatagnier and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Roland Hamolka and Lawrence Adoin, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Gracie Sonnier of Grand Lake; four brothers, Theophile Fontenot, Hubert Fontenot and Roy Fontenot, all of Lake Charles, and Charles Fontenot of Lafayette; one sister, Maude Darbonne of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. ARENDELL, Eula R. LCAP 9/20/2000 LAKE ARTHUR - Eula Mae Richard Arendell, 86, died at 10:58 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. The body was cremated. Arrangements were by Miguez Funeral Home. ARENDELL, Eula Mae LCAP 9/22/2000 Lake Arthur - Graveside services for Eula Mae Arendell, 86, will be at 3 pm Monday, Sept.25, in St Anthony Cemetery. The body was cremated. Arrangements are by Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Arendell died at 10:58am Tuesday, Sept.19, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. ASHY, George A. LCAP 9/10/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for George A. "Big George" Ashy, 78, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Russi and Monsignor Harry Benefiel will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 7:30 a.m. Monday. Mr. Ashy died Friday, Sept. 8, 2000, in Oakdale. He was a lifelong resident of Oakdale. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a member of the Oakdale Lebanese-Syrian Club, Oakdale Lion's Club, Lion's International and the VFW and was a 4th Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus. He was a former member of Moose Lodge. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in World War II. Survivors include his wife, Helen Ashy of Oakdale; two sons, Najeab "Ned" Ashy and George Ashy II, both of Oakdale; two daughters, Barbara A. Tubre of Ruston and Melissa Winkler of Sterlington; one brother, Mitchell Ashy of Oakdale; and four grandchildren. BACON, Diana F. LCAP 9/15/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Diana Fuselier Bacon, 93, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Russi will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Bacon died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000, in a Pine Prairie care center. She was a native of Chataignier. She was an alumna of Sacred Heart Academy in Grand Coteau and of Southwestern Louisiana Institute in Lafayette. She was a retired Oakdale Elementary School teacher. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and of the Altar Society, the Catholic Daughters and the Lake Charles Diocese Companions of Honor. She was a teacher for the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine and was awarded the diocese's Medal for Devoted Service in 1988. Survivors include two sons, Joseph W. Bacon of Houston and Dr. Richard E. Bacon of Oakdale; one daughter, Louise Williams of Houma; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. BAILEY, Robert F. LCAP 9/9/2000 Funeral services for Robert Ford "Bob" Bailey, 76, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Sallier Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Bailey died at 11:23 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2000, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He graduated from Landry High School in 1941. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving on the destroyer escort SS Thornhill and the battleship SS Arkansas during World War II. He retired from PPG as a maintenance foreman after more than 30 years of service. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include four daughters, Linda Pierce of Conroe, Texas, Barbara Wingardh of Spring, Texas, and Connie Hornsby and Sherry Richey, both of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. BALLOU, Ruth R. LCAP 9/16/2000 Funeral arrangements for Ruth Porche Ross Ballou, 75, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. BALLOU, Ruth P. LCAP 9/21/2000 Funeral services for Ruth Porche Ross Ballou, 75, will be at 11 am Friday, Sept, 22, in Refuge Temple. The Rev. Wendell Archie will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 9-11am Friday in the church. Mrs. Ballou died Friday Sept 15, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Refuge Temple and the Prayer Warriors group at the church. She was a den mother for Cub Scout Troop 49. Survivors include one son, Joseph Sampson Ross Jr. of Lake Charles; two daughters, Brinda Ross Fobbs and Paulette Ross Wiley, both of Lake Charles; four sisters, Margaret Grace Batiste of Berkley, Calif., Rita Savage of Houston and Naomi Verdun and Hilda Louise St. Mary, both of Lake Charles; 12 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. BARBER, Vernon L. Sr, Rev.. LCAP 9/8/2000 Funeral services for the Rev. Vernon L. "Bro. Bob" Barber Sr., 68, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, in Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. A.G. Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the church and from 9 a.m. Saturday. The Rev. Barber died at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Dekalb, Texas, and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was a member of the Union Mission Baptist Church, where he once served as secretary, Sunday school teacher, mission teacher and mission preacher. He was a member of the Baptist Ministers Union, State Congress, Calcasieu District Evangelistic Board and the Seventh District Baptist Association. He retired in 1984 from Lake Charles Stevedores as a longshoreman, after 19 years of employment. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had served in World War II. Survivors include four sons, Vernon J. Barber Jr., Moses Ellis Barber and Michael Anthony Barber, all of Lake Charles, and Warren Glenn Barber of Houston; one daughter, Linda M. Barber of Lake Charles; one brother, Willie C. Burns of Vaca Valley, Calif.; four sisters, Joyce Ann Marzette of Dallas, Anthony Marie Anderson, Loretta Lewis and Geane Starks, all of Tulsa, Okla.; his mother, Ernestine Henderson Jordon of Tulsa; and four grandchildren. BARBER, Vernon Sr. LCAP 9/5/2000 Funeral arrangements for Vernon Barber Sr., 68, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. BASS, Lincoln LCAP 9/7/2000 CRAVENS - Funeral services for Lincoln Bass, 72, of DeRidder will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 7, in Gravel Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Bass died at 5:35 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000, in a DeRidder hospital. BEAUGH, Carl LCAP 9/12/2000 Funeral arrangements for Carl Beaugh, 57, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Monday in a Lake Charles hospital. BEESLEY, Harry G. Sr. LCAP 9/30/2000 Memorial services for Harry Gene Beesley Sr., 45, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, in Johnson Funeral Home. The body was cremated. Mr. Beesley died at 3:38 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, 2000, in a local hospital. BENOIT, Clifton Joseph Sr. LCAP 9/10/2000 Funeral services for Clifton Joseph Benoit Sr., 72, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Orange Grove Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Benoit died at 10:55 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Church Point and had lived in Lake Charles since 1953. He retired from Borden's after 17 years of service. He also worked for the Salvation Army. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. and had served in World War II. He was a member of W.B. Williamson American Legion Post 1, where he played Santa Claus. Survivors include three sons, Clifton J. Benoit Jr. of Lake Charles and Paul Gary Benoit of Portland, Ore.; four daughters, Connie Marie Benoit Young, Cynthia Gail Benoit and Brenda Faye Benoit, all of Lake Charles, and Pam Benoit Trammel of Mittie; one brother, Phillip Carriere of Church Point; one sister, Lillo Benoit Daigle of Church Point; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. BENOIT, Clifton Joseph Sr. LCAP 9/13/2000 Funeral services for Clifton Joseph Benoit Sr., 72, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Orange Grove Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Benoit died at 10:55 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Church Point and had lived in Lake Charles since 1953. He retired from Borden's after 17 years of service. He also worked for the Salvation Army. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. and had served in World War II. He was a member of W.B. Williamson American Legion Post 1, where he played Santa Claus. Survivors include three sons, Clifton J. Benoit Jr. and Carroll Benoit, both of Lake Charles and Paul Gary Benoit of Portland, Ore.; four daughters, Connie Marie Benoit Young, Cynthia Gail Benoit and Brenda Faye Benoit, all of Lake Charles, and Pam Benoit Trammel of Mittie; one brother, Phillip Carriere of Church Point; one sister, Lillo Benoit Daigle of Church Point; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. BENOIT, Clifton Joseph Sr. LCAP 9/11/2000 Funeral services for Clifton Joseph Benoit Sr., 72, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Orange Grove Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Benoit died at 10:55 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Church Point and had lived in Lake Charles since 1953. He retired from Borden's after 17 years of service. He also worked for the Salvation Army. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. and had served in World War II. He was a member of W.B. Williamson American Legion Post 1, where he played Santa Claus. Survivors include three sons, Clifton J. Benoit Jr. and Carroll Benoit, both of Lake Charles and Paul Gary Benoit of Portland, Ore.; four daughters, Connie Marie Benoit Young, Cynthia Gail Benoit and Brenda Faye Benoit, all of Lake Charles, and Pam Benoit Trammel of Mittie; one brother, Phillip Carriere of Church Point; one sister, Lillo Benoit Daigle of Church Point; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. BENOIT, Joseph W. LCAP 9/15/2000 Memorial services for Joseph Wayne Benoit, 41, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, in Trinity Baptist Church. The Rev. Wayne Elliot will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Benoit died Aug. 3, 2000, in Jackson, Wyo. He was a native of Gueydan and had lived in Sulphur. He was a horse trainer at the Spotted Horse Ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Survivors include one son, Wakiza Justin Benoit of Dauphin, Ala.; one daughter, Dawn "Benoit" Thibodeaux of Westlake; three brothers, Daniel Benoit of Easley, S.C., Bobby Benoit of Lawton, Okla., and Brian Benoit of Racine, Wis.; three sisters, Ruth Matte of Lake Charles, Brenda Paul of Sulphur and Grace Pena of Lawton; and two grandchildren. BERNARD,M.J., Monsignor LCAP 9/6/2000 Creole -- Funeral services for Monsignor M.J. Bernard, 73, will be at 10 AM Friday, September 8, from Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. The Rev. Jude Speyrer will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home and Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 PM today in the church and 7 AM-9 PM Thursday, with a rosary at 7 PM. Monsignor Bernard died Monday, September 4, 2000, Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Lafayette, where he was educated at Mount Carmel Cathedral High School and DeLaSalle Normal. His ecclesiastical studies were done at St. Joseph's Seminary in St. Benedict and at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans. He was ordained as a priest on May 10, 1952, in St. John Cathedral in Lafayette, and his first assignment was as assistant pastor of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. During his 1952 - 1956 tenure at Immaculate Conception, he served as executive director of Lake Charles Catholic Youth organization, chaplain of the Newman Club McNeese State University and Lake Charles deanery director of vocations. He was an advocate for the Lafayette Diocese Tribunal 1955 to 1974. In May 1956, he was named administrator of St. Raphael Church in Iowa. In June, he was named assistant pastor to St. Margaret Church in Lake Charles and chaplain of Catholic Students at McNeese. On Oct. 1, 1957, he became the first resident chaplain of the Catholic Student center of our Lady of Good Council Church at McNeese, serve until May 1970. From 1960 - 1962, he was the chaplain at the Lake Charles Charity Hospital while serving at as moderator for Pre-Cana Conferences in the Lake Charles Deanery and as regional Newman chaplain in the Lafayette - Alexandria area. On May 16, 1966 he was named as papal chamberlain with title of monsignor. He served as administrator to St. Mary of the Lake Church in Big Lake in 1967, and was named the state chaplain for the Catholic Daughters of the Americas in 1970. He became pastor of St. Bernard Church in Breaux Bridge in 1970, and was appointed pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Creole in 1972. He served there for 25 years and three months until his retirement of June 30, 1997. He had been named prelate of honor to Pope Paul VI on Aug. 6, 1970. He served as pro-syndodal judge of the Lafayette Matrimonial Tribune from 1974 to 1980. From September 1982 to March 1983, he studied at the North American, College in Rome. In 1984, he served as administrator to St. Eugene hurch in, Grand Chenier. He served as chairman of the diocese of Lake Charles Clergy Welfare Committee and was a member of the Priest's Senate and a diocesan consultor for three years. In October 1987, he was invested as Knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. BERTRAND, Olivia B. LCAP 9/3/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for Olivia B. Bertrand, 93, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 4, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Bertrand died at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Church Point. She was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Arthur. Survivors include one son, Alfred Bertrand of Thornwell; one daughter, Virgie Bertrand Trahan of Lake Charles; one sister, Lena Benoit of Welsh; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. BLACKWELL, Mary 9/19/2000 Leesville - Funeral services for Mary Blackwell, 87, will be at 3pm today, Sept. 19. in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Comrade Cemetery in Comrade. Mrs. Blackwell died Monday, Sept 18, 2000, in Rosepine. BLAIR, Gladys L. LCAP 9/13/2000 SIMPSON - Graveside services for Gladys L. Blair will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 11, in Comrade Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Blair died Sunday, Sept. 10, in an Alexandria care center. BLAIR, Gladys L. LCAP 9/11/2000 SIMPSON - Graveside services for Gladys L. Blair will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 11, in Comrade Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Blair died Sunday, Sept. 10, in an Alexandria care center. BOHANNON, Allie Ree Stanley LCAP 9/24/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Allie Ree Stanley Bohannon, 85, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery. Mrs. Bohannon died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital. BONNER, Jewell, Mrs. LCAP 9/1/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Jewell Bonner, 82, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery in Pickering. Mrs. Bonner died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2000, in a Shreveport hospital. BOSTRUM, Gustav LCAP 9/23/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Gustav Bostrum, 97, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. BOSTRUM, Gustav E. LCAP 9/24/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Gustav E. Bostrum, 97, will be at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 24, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Drakes Fork Cemetery in Cravens. Mr. Bostrum died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2000, in a DeRidder hospital. BOUDREAUX, Elaine LCAP 9/6/2000 Oakdale - Funeral services for Elaine Boudreaux, 55, will be at 2 PM today, September 6, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Juan Alers will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 12:30 pm. She died Monday, September 4, 2000, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Oakdale and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a social worker for the Allen Parish School Board. She graduated from Oakdale High School in 1962. She received a bachelor of science in nursing at Northwestern State University in 1970. She received a masters degree of social work in 1976 from Tulane University. She worked many years of the state of Louisiana at the Office of Mental Health, Welfare, Child Protection and Health Unit. Survivors include many relatives. BOUQUET, Robert Jr. LCAP 9/14/2000 WAXAHACHIE, Texas - Funeral services for Robert Bouquet Jr., 45, will be at 7 p.m. today, Sept. 14, in Boze-Mitchell Funeral Home. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Friday, in Lorraine Cemetery in Hayes. Mr. Bouquet died Monday, Sept. 11, 2000, in a local hospital. He was born in Glendale, Calif., and was a resident of Waxahachie. Survivors include two daughters, Toni Beier of Iliso Viejo, Calif., and Laura Bouquet of Glendale; two sons, Robert Bouquet III and Michael Bouquet, both of Sun City, Calif.; one sister, Robert Bouquet of Pacoima, Calif.; one brother, Steven Bouqet of Waxahachie; his father, Robert Bouquet Sr. of Waxahachie; and five grandchildren. BRADBURY, Kenneth, Sr. 9/19/2000 Funeral arrangements for Kenneth Bradbury Sr., 58, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. BRADBURY, Kenneth A., Sr. LCAP 9/21/2000 Funeral services for Kenneth A. Bradbury Sr., 58, will be at 11 am Friday, Sept 22, in Hillcrest Baptist Church. The Rev. Ernest Ford will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-11am Friday in the church. Mr. Bradbury died Monday, Sept 18, 2000 in a local hospital. He was a resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Brindes Bellard Bradbury; four sons, Ricky Bradbury and Tony Bradbury, both of Rosedale, Tenn., and Kenneth Bradbury Jr. and Frank Bradbury, both of Nashville, Tenn.; two daughters, Kimberly Bradbury and Brandie Bradbury; both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Gene Bradbury of Terre Haute, Ind., and Frank Bradbury of Marshall, Ill.; two sisters, Rita Novak and Rose Mary Worley, both of Marshall; two stepsons, Eddie Perez and Christopher Dayon, both of Lake Charles; and nine grandchildren. BRADLEY, Clarence L. Jr. LCAP 9/3/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Clarence L. Bradley Jr., 56, will be at 4 p.m. today, Sept. 3, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Nay Vickers will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. today. Mr. Bradley died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Eunice. He worked as an operator at Cities Service. Survivors include his wife, Annie Bradley of Sulphur; one son, Michael J. Bradley of Puerto Rico; four stepsons, Walter Perkins and Terry Perkins, both of DeRidder, David Perkins of Sulphur and Randy Perkins of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Belinda Moore of Tennessee; two stepdaughters, Anna Culpepper of Westlake and Debra Jensen of Carlyss; four brothers, Carl Bradley and Jimmy Bradley, both of Lake Charles, Kenneth Bradley of Moss Bluff and Larry Bradley of Baton Rouge; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Amy) Bradley of Lake Charles; and 14 step-grandchildren. BROUSSARD, Ray LCAP 9/17/2000 Funeral services for Ray Broussard, 44, of Sulphur, will be at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 17, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. Mr. Broussard died at 4:19 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, 2000, in a Sulphur hospital. He was a lifelong resident of the Moss Bluff/Lake Charles area. He was a graduate of Lake Charles High School and Louisiana Technical Institute-Sowela Campus. He was an instrument, electrical and control technician for Entergy for the past 24 years. He was a member of IBEW Local 861. Survivors include one daughter, Alisha Lynn Broussard of Sulphur; two brothers, Anthony Broussard of Chicago and Ricky Broussard of Lake Charles; four sisters, Debbie LaRocca, Pauline Bowman and Evette Broussard, all of Lake Charles and Sheila Bergeron of Longville; his mother, Hattie Broussard of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. BROUSSARD, Robert LCAP 9/29/2000 Funeral services for Robert Broussard, 75, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Broussard died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Hackberry and had been a resident of Lake Charles. He was a driver for Turner Industries and was a member of Teamsters Local 969. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Robert C. Broussard and Keith P. Broussard, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Carol Blum of Pennville, N.J., and Sandra Baglio of Lake Charles; one brother, Henry Broussard of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. BROUSSARD, Robert LCAP 9/28/2000 Funeral arrangements for Robert Broussard, 75, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital. BROWN, Alice Harrison LCAP 9/17/2000 WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Alice Lucille Halley Harrison Brown, 87, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim Guthrie will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. Mrs. Brown died at 5:20 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Alto, Texas, and was a longtime resident of Westlake. She retired in 1972 from Sheraton Chateau Charles as a Housekeeping Supervisor. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Westlake. Survivors include three sons, Tim Harrison of Alexandria, Tommy Harrison of Ragley and Terry Harrison of Sulphur; one daughter, Carolyn Robertson of Westlake; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. BROWN, Wesley LCAP 9/17/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Wesley "Bill" Brown, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery. Mr. Brown died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. BRUMLEY, Ronald W. LCAP 9/29/2000 Funeral services for Ronald Wayne Brumley, 58, of Moss Bluff, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, in University United Methodist Church. The Rev. Phil Carpenter will officiate. Graveside services will be at 5 p.m. in McRill Cemetery in Kinder. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-12:40 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mr. Brumley died at 6:58 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Ada, Okla., and had lived in Lake Charles for 27 years. He was an associate professor of music at McNeese State University. He earned his undergraduate degree in vocal performance and vocal music education at Oklahoma City University; he earned his master's at Texas Christian University, and he earned doctoral hours at the University of Texas in Austin. He directed junior high school, high school and college choirs throughout Texas and Oklahoma and directed several regional church choirs. At McNeese, Brumley taught vocal performance and vocal pedagogy and literature. He was the 1999-2000 interim director of choral activities, and he conducted the "Messiah" performance. He was chairman of the university's Grade Appeals Committee, was an academic adviser, and was a longtime member of the McNeese-Lake Charles Messiah Project. He sang tenor for the Lake Charles Symphony, and he performed in Verdi's "Aida." He sang with the Louisiana Choral Foundation, at the Shreveport Summer Music Festival and in several McNeese musical productions, including the opera "Evangeline." He was a soloist with many local religious groups such as Temple Sinai. He was a member of the Music Educators National Conference, the Louisiana Music Educators Association, the Music Teachers National Association and Phi Mu Alpha-Sinfonia. He was a lifetime member of the American Choral Directors Association and was a charter member of the Southern Regional National Association of Teachers of Singing. He was a member of Lake Charles Bible Church. Survivors include his wife, Wileen Norton Brumley of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Angela Maurine Brumley of Lake Charles; one brother, Larry Brumley of Carthage, Texas; one sister, Brenda Thompkins of Oklahoma City; his father, Joe Bailey Brumley of Oklahoma City; and one grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to Bible Conferences and Missions, P.O. Box 10, Reeves, La., the family said. BULLER, Asa LCAP 9/29/2000 BASILE - Funeral services for Asa Buller, 94, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 29, from St. Augustine Catholic Church. The Rev. Ken Domingue will officiate. Entombment will be in the church mausoleum under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Thursday night. Mr. Buller died at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2000, in the Mamou hospital. He was a retired store manager. Survivors include his wife, Nola Mae Carrier Buller of Basile; one daughter, Gwen B. Aguillard of Basile; two grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. BURDEN, Henry L. LCAP 9/14/2000 Funeral arrangements for Henry Lee "Silver Fox" Burden, 65, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital. BURDEN, Henry Lee LCAP 9/18/2000 Funeral services for Henry Lee "Silver Fox" Burden, 65, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, in King's Funeral Home. The Revs. Richard Malone and Randy Mingo will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Burden died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Coushatta and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had served in the Vietnam War. Survivors include one daughter, Noretta Burden Guillory of Lake Charles; one sister, Beatrice Richard of Leesville; and five grandchildren. BURNS, Hazel B. LCAP 9/12/2000 Sulphur - Funeral services for Hazel B. Burns, 81, will be at 1 pm Wednesday, Sept 13, in Robinson Funeral Home. O.H. Gandy will officiate. Burial will be in Memory Gardens in Port Arthur, Texas. Visitation is 2-9 pm today and from 9 am Wednesday. Mrs. Burns died Monday, Sept 11, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Orange, Texas, she lived in Port Arthur for 40 years. She moved to Southwest Louisiana 12 years ago. She w as a Jehovah's Witness and attended the Sulphur Kingdom Hall. Survivors include one son, Wiley R. Burns of Sulphur, and three grandchildren. BUTLER, Lester LCAP 9/6/2000 Jennings -- Funeral arrangements for Lester Butler, 68, will be announced by V.H. Raphael Funeral Home. He died Monday and a Lafayette hospital. BYARS, Thamage LCAP 9/1/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Thamage "Tim" Byars, 33, of 1019 Deesport St., will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. Tommy Jordan will officiate. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery. A wake will be 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Byars died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Lake Charles and had lived in Jennings for a number of years before moving back to Lake Charles. He was an automobile detailer. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mildred Evans Byars of Lake Charles; one son, Ahamaud Austin of Austin, Texas; two daughters, Marthasue Evans of Kinder and Carveshia Byars of Lake Charles; four brothers, Clifton Anderson Jr. Alaska, Trelius Anderson of Slidell, and Arthur Johnson and Arthur Ethridge, both of Jennings; two sisters, Sandra Coleman of North Carolina and Shawana Jones of LaPlouche; his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Gene (Martha Pattum) Guillory of Lake Charles; and his paternal grandmother, Stella Ethridge of Jennings. BYARS, Thamage LCAP 9/2/2000 Jennings - Funeral services for Thamage "Tim" Byars, 33, of 1019 Dees[prt St., Will be at 1 p.m. today, Sept 2, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. Tommy Jordan will officiate, Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery. Mr. Byars died at 3:30 pm Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Lake Charles and had lived in Jennings fro a number of years before moving back to lake Charles, He was an automobile detailer. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mildred Evans Byars of Lake Charles; one son, Ahamaud Austin of Austin, Texas; two daughters, Marthasue Ecans of Kinder and Carveshia Byars of Lake Charles; four brothers, Clifton Anderson Jr. of Alaska, Trelius Anderson of Slidell and Arthur Johnson and Arthur Ethridge, both of Hennings; two sisters, Sandra Coleman of North Carolina and Shawana Jones of LaPlouche; his mother and step-father, Mr. And Mrs. Gene (Martha Pattum) Guillory of Lake Charles; and his paternal grandmother, Stella Ethridge of Jennings. CARROLL, Alma H. LCAP 9/8/2000 PITKIN - Funeral services for Alma H. Carroll, 92, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, in Simmons Mill Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Clyde Dowden will officiate. Burial will be in Black Jack Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Carroll died at 10:26 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2000, in a Rosepine care facility. She was a native and longtime resident of Pitkin. She was a retired nurse's aide and a member of Simmons Mill Pentecostal Church. Survivors include three sons, Herb Carroll, Russell Carroll and Offie Ray Carroll, all of Pitkin; two daughters, Marjorie Tuckett of Pitkin and Willie Mae Kemp of DeRidder; one brother, Ray Hill of Pitkin; three sisters, Lottie Gary of Shreveport and Irene Martin and Eva Lou Ingalls, both of Pitkin; 19 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and 26 great-great-grandchildren. CARTER, Clara B. LCAP 9/27/2000 Funeral arrangements for Clara B. Carter, 84, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. CARTER, Clara B. LCAP 9/26/2000 Funeral arrangements for Clara B. Carter, 84, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. CARTER, Clara B. LCAP 9/26/2000 Funeral arrangements for Clara B. Carter, 84, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. CARY, George L. LCAP 9/22/2000 Welsh - Funeral services for George L. Cary, 73, will be at 2pm today, Sept. 22, from St. John Catholic Church. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Visitation is from 8am today in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Thursday night. Mr. Cary died Wednesday, Sept 20, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Lewisburg and had lived most of his life in Lacassine. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was a truck driver and a rice farmer. Survivors include his wife, Barbara J. Cary of Lacassine; to sons, Shannon Cary of Lake Charles and Troy Cary of Lacassine; four daughters, Pat Cary of Lacassine, Kathy King of Moss Bluff, Diana "Tootie" Cary of Houston and Vickie "Joe" Daigle of Iowa, LA.; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. CELESTINE, Nelson J. LCAP 9/14/2000 STOCKTON, Calif. - Funeral services for Nelson John Celestine, 47, will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 15, in Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. Elder Jesse Walker will officiate. Burial will be in Stockton Rural Cemetery under direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Stockton. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today. Mr. Celestine died at 7:23 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000, in French Camp, Calif. He was a native of Lake Charles and had lived in Stockton since 1973. He attended Washington High School and was a 1972 U.S. Job Corps graduate as a heavy-equipment operator. He was formerly employed at Jerry McCarter Trucking and had worked for Occidental Chemical Co. at its former Lathrop, Calif., facility. He was retired at the time of his death. Survivors include his wife, Katherine Derosan; four sons, Juan Celestine, Donte Celestine and Dajon Celestine, all of Stockton, and Titus Celestine of Turlock, Calif.; four brothers, Bobbie Louis Celestine of San Jose, Calif., and Wilson Celestine, Michael Wayne Celestine and Harold Lynn Celestine, all of Houston; three sisters, Joann Celestine of Los Angeles and Linda Faye Wright and Betty Jean Linzer, both of Houston; and one grandchild. CHAPMAN, Anna H. LCAP 9/9/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for Anna Houston Chapman, 89, will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, in First United Methodist Church of Kinder. The Rev. Lisa E.L. Tomball will officiate. Burial will be in Kinder McRill Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Chapman died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Kinder, living there until she moved to Lake Charles after retirement. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women's Association. Survivors include one son, William Houston Chapman of Sulphur; one daughter, Anna Kathleen Gewin of Issaquah, Wash.; two sisters, Ruth Elizabeth Allen of Lafayette and Grace Agnes "Jack" Cornish of Austin, Texas; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to First United Methodist Church of Kinder or the Methodist Children's Home in care of Kinder United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 297, Kinder, LA 70648. CHARLES, Hilda LCAP 9/4/2000 Funeral arrangements for Hilda Charles, 66, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. CHARLES, Hilda M. LCAP 9/7/2000 Funeral services for Hilda M. Charles, 66, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, in Rose of Sharon Chapel. The Rev. Michael Bailey will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Friday in the church. Mrs. Charles died Sunday, Sept. 3, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Rose of Sharon Chapel. Survivors include her husband, Robert Charles of Lake Charles; two sons, Willis Charles and Calvin Charles, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Michelle Renee Charles of Lake Charles; two brothers, Willie "Bob" Young and George Young, both of Lake Charles; and two sisters, Rose Young and Lillie Bell Young, both of Lake Charles. CHARLET, Charles A. Jr. LCAP 9/9/2000 CLINTON - Funeral services for Charles Albert "C.A." Charlet Jr., 79, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, from Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. The Rev. Kenny Laird will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Charlet Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at the church, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mr. Charlet died at 1:56 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2000, in a Baton Rouge hospital. He was born in Jeanerette and was a resident of Clinton. He graduated from Catholic High School in 1938. He was a veteran of World War II. He co-founded Charlet Funeral Home Inc. in Clinton and Zachary. He served as the Louisiana Funeral Director Association executive director for more than 17 years. He was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, Sons of the Legion Drum and Bugle Corps and the American Legion Post 158, where he was commander for more than 12 years. He was a Cub Scout master for Pack 60 and was a supporter of the Babe Ruth and American League Youth Baseball Program in the Felicianas. He was a representative of AARP to the state Legislature. Survivors include his wife, Earline "Shine" Richard Charlet of Clinton; one daughter, Charlene "Tootie" Charlet Day of Baton Rouge; one son, Charles Albert "Chuck" Charlet III of Lake Charles; one brother, George J. Charlet Sr. of Clinton; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church building fund, P.O. Box 506, Clinton, LA 70722. CHAVANNE, Harriet LCAP 9/24/2000 Funeral arrangements for Harriet Chavanne, 94, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local care center. CHAVANNE, Harriet Orvis LCAP 9/25/2000 Graveside services for Harriet Orvis Chavanne, 94, will be at 11 AM Tuesday, Sept. 26, in Graceland Cemetery. The Rev. Dan Flowers officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation 5-8 PM today at the funeral home. Mrs. Chavanne died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000, in a local care center. She was a native of Turner Kansas, and had lived in Lake Charles since 1962, moving from New Orleans. She was a graduate of Welsh high school and received her teachers certificate from Southwestern Louisiana Institute. She taught at Second Ward and Fourth Ward schools. She was a member of the Junior League, Review Club, Lake Charles Garden Club and the Calcasieu Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a member of Boulevard Baptist church. Survivors include one son, Donald E. Chavanne of Lake Charles; one daughter Jane Chavanne Hays of Lake Charles; one brother, Byron L. Orvis of Bethesda Maryland; one sister Betty O. Fuller of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. CIOLKOSZ, Inex H. LCAP 9/5/2000 Mrs. Ciolkosz died Sunday, Sept 3, 2000 in her residence. CLARK, Kenneth R. LCAP 9/16/2000 MOSS BLUFF - Funeral services for Kenneth R. Clark, 70, will be at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, in Living Hope Bible Ministries. The Rev. Ken Arnold will officiate. The body was cremated. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Mr. Clark died at 1:35 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Dermott, Ark., and lived in the Lake Charles area for the past 24 years. He was a chief engineer for the Ingram Barge Company. He was a member of Living Hope Bible Ministries. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn J. Clark of Westlake; two sons, Gordan Clark of Westlake and Tony Clark of Magnolia, Ark.; two daughters, Valinda Kibodeaux of Wilmer, Ark., and Karen Comeaux of Topsy; and 10 grandchildren. CLARK, Kenneth R. LCAP 9/15/2000 Funeral arrangements for Kenneth R. Clark, 70, of Westlake will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Thursday in his residence. CLARK, Percy LCAP 9/7/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Percy Clark, 64, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 7, in Singer Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery in Singer under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Mr. Clark died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000, in a DeQuincy hospital. CLARK, Merdia L. LCAP 9/26/2000 Lake Cove - Funeral services for Merdia Louis Clark, 76, will be at 4pm today, Sept. 26, in Lake Cove Baptist Church. Burial will be in McCormick Cemtetery under the dierection of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Clark died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. COBURN, Ruby Jane LCAP 9/26/2000 Leesville - Funeral services for Ruby Jane Coburn, 61, will be at 1 pm today, Sept 26, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Castor Cemetery. She died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000 in Houston. COLE, Nellie Wisby LCAP 9/4/2000 PITKIN - Funeral services for Nellie Wisby Cole, 99, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 4, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Cole died Friday, Sept. 4, 2000, in a DeRidder hospital. COLE, Nellie Wisby LCAP 9/3/2000 PITKIN - Funeral services for Nellie Wisby Cole, 99, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Cole died Friday, Sept. 4, 2000, in a DeRidder hospital. COLE, Nellie W. LCAP 9/2/2000 DeRidder - Funeral arrangements for Nelli W, Cole, 99, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. COLLINS Infant 9/19/2000 Graveside services for TaVon Collins, infant son of Naomi Lynn Collins, will be at 2pm today, Sept. 19, in Combre Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Saturday, Sept 16, 2000. COMEAUX infant LCAP 9/20/2000 Funeral services for Destiny Jade Comeaux, infant daughter of Jodi Lee Comeaux, will be at 1 p.m. today, Sept. 20, in Consolata Cemetery. Arrangements are under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 9:32 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, 2000, in a local hospital. COOLEY, Glen A. LCAP 9/1/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Glen A. Cooley, 66, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 1, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. The Rev. George Lee Glass will officiate. Burial will be in Old Cypress Cemetery. Mr. Cooley died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2000, in a DeRidder care center. He was a lifelong resident of DeRidder and a member of Grace Church. Survivors include one son, Terry G. Cooley of DeRidder; one daughter, Glenda C. Heard of DeRidder; one brother, S.D. Cooley of DeRidder; and four grandchildren. COOPER, Joyce LCAP 9/10/2000 SACUL, Texas - Funeral services for Joyce Cooper, 67, a native of Wisner, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, in New Faith Church. Burial will be in McKnight Cemetery under the direction of Dickie Allen Funeral Home of Cushing, Texas. Mrs. Cooper died Saturday, Sept. 9, in Nacogdoches, Texas. COOPER, Nettie P. LCAP 9/30/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Nettie Perkins Cooper, 91, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Eddie Clement will officiate. Burial will be in DeQuincy Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Cooper died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2000, in a Beaumont, Texas, care center. She was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. She was a registered nurse and a former supervisor of Beauregard Nursing Home of DeRidder. She was a member of First Baptist Church of DeQuincy, where she was a former Sunday school teacher, R.A. leader and a member of the WMU. Survivors include one son, Conrad P. Cooper of Beaumont; one sister, Ruth McCloud of Singer; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. CORBELLO, Bill B. LCAP 9/30/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for Bill Barret Corbello, 47, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today. Mr. Corbello died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2000, in Houston. He was a native of Jennings and had lived in Houston for 27 years. He was a heavy equipment operator for Brown and Root for 17 years. He was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Houston. Survivors include one daughter, Jennifer Young of Lacassine; one sister, Roxanne Coleman of Houston; his mother, Eola Corbello of Houston; and one grandchild. CORBELLO, Bill B. LCAP 9/29/2000 WELSH - Funeral arrangements for Bill Barrett Corbello, 47, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a Houston hospital. COURVILLE, Joe D. LCAP 9/3/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for Joe D. Courville, 40, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4, from St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church. The Rev. Carlos will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m. and a vigil at 7 p.m. Mr. Courville died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a member of St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church and a former president of the Kinder Lions Club. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Tenna Courville of Kinder; two daughters, Karen Courville and Katie Courville, both of Kinder; one brother, Paul Courville of Kinder; two sisters, Julee Courville and Tina Savant, both of Kinder; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morris (Jackie) Courville of Kinder. COURVILLE, Helen Marie LCAP 9/25/2000 Crowley - Funeral arrangements for Helen Marie Courville, 63, will be announced by Duhon Funeral Home. Mrs. Courville died at 5:15 PM Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000, in a Lafayette care center. She was a native of Branch and had been a resident of Lafayette. Survivors include her husband, Jules Joseph Courville of Lafayette; two sons, Jules Ray a Courville of Lafayette and Dwayne Adam Courville of Woodlands Texas; two daughters, Freida Courville of Lafayette and Helena Hogan of Lake Charles; two brothers, Chester Robinson of Sugartown and Billy Robinson of Crowley; two sisters Jeanette Hebert of Rayne and Gloria Miller of Jennings; and 11 grandchildren. COVINGTON, William D. LCAP 9/1/2000 POULSBO, Wash. - Graveside services for William D. Covington, 81, will be held today, Sept. 1, in Breidablik Cemetery under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel. Mr. Covington died Sunday, Aug. 27, 2000, in Poulsbo, Wash. He was a native of Franklinton and had lived in Poulsbo for the past three years. He retired from Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation, now known as Duke Energy, as vice-president and controller. He was primarily responsible for installing the first two computers used by Texas Eastern and was part of the real estate transactions resulting in the Houston Center in downtown Houston. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had served in World War II as a master sergeant at Whitehorse Air Force Base in Yukon. He received his degree from Centenary College in Shreveport, where he lived until 1961. He was a founding participant and contributor to the Spectrum Community School in Kingston, Wash., a school that focuses on human rights and the arts and has been recognized with a Grammy Award. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Del) Howe of Poulsbo; one stepdaughter, Linda Tober of Deer Park, Texas; one brother, Andrew Covington of Redondo Beach, Calif.; one sister, Mamie "Snookie" Lee of Russellville, Ark.; and seven grandchildren. COVINGTON, William LCAP 9/2/2000 POULSBO, Wash. Graveside services for William D. Covintgton, 81, were Friday, Sept.1,in Breidablik Cemetery. Arrangements were by Lewis Funeral Home. Mr. Covington died Sunday, Aug.27, 2000. He was a native of Franklinton. He received his degree from Centenary College in Shreveport, where he resided until 1961 when he transferred to Houston. He had also lived in Lake Charles before moving to Poulsbo three years ago. He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II as a master sergeant at Whitehorse Air Force Base in the Yukon, Canada. He retired as vice president and controller of Texas Eastern Transmission Corp., now known as Duke Energy. There he was responsible for installing,the first two computers used by Texas Eastern. He also played a role in the real estate transaction that completed Houston Center in downtown Houston. He was a contributor to the Spectrum Advisory Council this past year for Spectrum Community School in Kingston, Wash., a school that focuses on human rights and the arts. Survivors include one daughter, Del Howe of Poulsbo; one stepdaughter, Linda Tober of Deer Park, Texas; one brother, Andrew Covington of Redondo Beach, Calif.; one sister, Mamie "Snookie" Lee of Russellville, Ark.; and,seven grandchildren COWARD, Jane LCAP 9/6/2000 Orange, Texas -- Funeral services for Jane coward, 78, of Florien, will be at 2 PM today, September 6, in Drake cap Memorial Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Jett Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. coward died Monday, September 4r, 2000, in her residence. CRYAR, Betty G. LCAP 9/2/2000 Memorial services for Betty G. Cryar, 74, will be at 2 pm Sunday, Sept. 3,, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. David Whitlock will officiate. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. Additional services will be at her residence following the memorial service. Mrs. Cryar died Wednesday, Aug.30, 2000 in her residence. She was a native of DeRidder, having lived in Lake Charles for 54 years. She was a secretary for Willian T. Burton and then William B. Lawton until her 1996 retirement. She was a contributor to many civic organizations, including Gamma Greydale, McNeese Thewater, Lake Charles Little Theater and the Lake Charles Symphony. She was a member of Desk and Derrick. She was a member of First Baptist Church of lake Charles since 1951, where she taught the nursery class for many years. Survivors include three daughters, Linda Kathleen Schuler of Chattanooga, Tenn., Betty Irene Ward of Pearland, Texas and Carrie Rebecca Rollins of Lake Charles; two brothers Stan Granberry Fairfax Station, Va. And Rodney Granberry of DeRidder; two sisters, Fairy Granberry of Lake Charles and Louise Varner of Campbell, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211, the family said. CULOTTA, Anthony Sr. LCAP 9/28/2000 BATON ROUGE &emdash; Funeral services for Anthony Culotta Sr., 79, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29, from St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Rabenhorst East Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Culotta died at 1:55 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000. He was a native of Delhi. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was co-founder and vice president of All Truck Parts and Equipment Co. Inc. LLC for 33 years. He was semiretired. He was a lifetime charter member of Knights of Columbus Council 4030 and was a member of the Holy Name Society and the Seniors Ministry at St. Thomas More. Survivors include his wife, Essie LaFleur Culotta; one daughter, Dyra Hughes; one son Anthony "Buster" Culotta Jr.; one stepson, Frank Searle; one stepdaughter, Sandra Lea Searle; one brother, Angelo Joseph "A.J." Culotta; one sister, Rose Culotta Oakley; and six grandchildren. Donations may be made to Catholic High School, 855 Hearthstone, Baton Rouge, LA 70806; St. Joseph Academy, 3015 Broussard St., Baton Rouge, LA 70806; Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge, 550 Lobdell Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806; or the charity of one's choice, the family said. CUPIT, Charley L. LCAP 9/28/2000 ROSEPINE -- Funeral services for Charley Lynn Cupit, 21, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, in First Baptist Church. Drs. William "Sonny" Buie and Paul Wilson will officiate. Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. Friday in the church. She died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000. She was a lifelong resident of Rosepine and a 1996 graduate of Rosepine High School. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She was the owner-operator of Charley's Angels Day Care Center. Survivors include one brother, William Wayne "Willy" Cupit of Rosepine; her mother, Patty Lynn Cupit of Rosepine; her father, Charles David Cupit of Rosepine; and her maternal grandmother, Lucille B. Woodard of Rosepine. CUPIT, Charley Lyne LCAP 9/27/2000 DeRidder - Funeral arrangements for Charley Lyne Cupit, 21, of Rosepine, will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in an automobile accident. DAIGLE, Nellie B. 9/19/2000 Funeral services for Nellie Bruce Daigle, 68, will be at 10 am Wednesday, Sept 20, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Vernon Chevallier will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 pm today and from 8 am Wednesday. Mrs. Daigle died at 5:30 am Monday, Sept 18, 2000, in a local care center. A native of Tullous, she had lived in Lake Charles for many years. She was a graduate of Louisiana College and received her master's degree and plus 30 hours from McNeese State university. She taught for 30 years, mostly in Calcasieu Parish School System. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association. She was a member of Sale Street Baptist Church. Survivors include on sister, Inez Bruce Bass of Shreveport. DANIELS, John W. LCAP 9/17/2000 FLORIDA CITY, Fla. - Funeral arrangements for John W. Daniels, 54, will be announced by Donaldson Fryar Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a Homestead, Fla., hospital. DARGIN, Luke LCAP 9/24/2000 LAFAYETTE - Funeral services for Luke Dargin, 83, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, from Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church. The Rev. Jason Mouton will officiate. Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery in Grand Coteau under the direction of Raphael Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Monday at the church. Mr. Dargin died at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000, in a local hospital. He was born in Opelousas. He was a resident of Lafayette. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, the Knights of Peter Claver and the Usher Society. Survivors include one son, Peter Dargin of Houston; seven daughters, Fabiola Lemonia, Elizabeth Morrison, Margaret Dargin and Helen Biagas, all of Lafayette, Theresa Lavergne of Lake Charles, Gloria Perrodin of Opelousas and Brenda Mamou of Houston; one sister, Rella Glaude of Scott; 30 grandchildren; and 50 great-grandchildren. DARGIN, Ivy LCAP 9/22/2000 Funeral services for Ivy Dargin, 88, will be at 10:30am Saturday, Sept 23, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be 8-10:15am Saturday in the funeral home, with a rosary at 9:30am. Mrs. Dargin died Monday, Sept, 18, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Lawtell and had lived in Lake Charles for 63 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and she was a member of the League of Sacred Heart, the Ladies Auxiliary, the Altar Society and the Rosary Society. Survivors include four daughters, Rudella Taylor, Barbara Guillory, Feraldine Lowe and Jacqueline Hillard, all of Lake Charles; two brothers, James "Sydney" Thibodeaux and Arthur "R.L." Thibodeaux, both of Lake Charles; four sisters, Verdie Mae Lafleur, Evelyn Decille and Francis Smith, all of Lake Charles and Loney Richard of Smyrna, Ga.; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. DARGIN, Ivy, Mrs. 9/19/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ivy Dargin, 88, will be announced by Combre Funeral home. She died Monday. DAVIS, Joe LCAP 9/20/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Joe Davis, 85, will be announced by V.H. Raphael Funeral Home. He died at 10:30 p.m. Monday at his residence. DAVIS, Joseph LCAP 9/24/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Joseph Davis, 85, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. The Rev. Peter Neifide will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Raphael Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Davis died Monday, Sept. 18, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Port Arthur, Texas. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and of the Holy Name Society. He was retired from Hunt Tool Co. and Davidson Sash and was self-employed. Survivors include his wife, Almeda Gordon Davis of Jennings; one son, Warren Davis of Lake Charles; two daughters, Betty Davis Hunter of New Orleans and Audrey Davis Winey of Lake Charles; one sister, Audrey Smith of Oakland, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. DAYON, Calvin V. LCAP 9/8/2000 Funeral services for Calvin Victor Dayon, 54, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, in Mill Street Church of Christ. Brother C.E. Gaines will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Dayon died Friday, Sept. 1, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Washington, La., and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War; he earned the Vietnam Campaign Medal with device, the Vietnam Service Ribbon with number two, the National Defense Service Ribbon, the Navy Unit Commendation Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the marksman rifle badge. Survivors include one son, Chris Dayon of Lake Charles; three brothers, Aaron Johnson and Felix Johnson, both of Opelousas, and Alfred Johnson of Lake Charles; three sisters, Carol Jones of Los Angeles and Monica Mormon and Juanita Gaines, both of Lake Charles; his mother, Elarita Johnson of Lake Charles; and his father, Herman Johnson of Beaumont, Texas. DAYTON, Calvin LCAP 9/2/2000 Funeral arrangements for Calvin Dayon, 54, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. DECLOUETTE, Mathilda LCAP 9/17/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mathilda DeClouette, 69, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Saturday. DECLOUETTE, Mathilda LCAP 9/20/2000 Funeral services for Mathilda Declouette, 69, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-9:45 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mrs. Declouette died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Mallet and had lived in Lake Charles for most of her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include two brothers, Loverche Declouette of Lake Charles and Alvin Declouette of Mallet; and one sister, Gail Declouette of Lake Charles. DENHAM, Vernon T. LCAP 9/16/2000 Funeral services for Vernon T. Denham, 51, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 16, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jonathan Cresse will officiate. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery in Grant. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Denham died at 12:47 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15, 2000, in a local hospital. Mr. Denham was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired from Dimmick Auto Supply Co. after many years of service. He was employed as a security guard for Harrah's at the time of his death. He was a member of Lakewood Bible Fellowship. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn G. Denham of Lake Charles; two sons, James W. Denham of New Orleans and Robert W. Denham of Lake Charles; one sister, Kathy Williams of Baton Rouge; and one brother, William "Billy" Denham of Pine Mountain, Ga. Donations may be made to the Lakewood Bible Fellowship building fund, the family said. DESANTIS, Annie K. LCAP 9/23/2000 Funeral services for Annie Khoury DeSantis will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. John Giles will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. DeSantis died Monday, Sept. 18, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Sulphur and had lived in Lake Charles for the last 40 years. She was a cashier at Kelly's Grocery Store in Sulphur. She was a member of the 40 & 8 Club, the Ladies Auxiliary of W.B. Williamson Post No. 1 of the American Legion and Our Lady of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Robert DeSantis of Lake Charles; one daughter, Carolyn Borel of Lake Charles; one brother, Albert Khoury of Sulphur; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. DESHOTEL, Betty J. LCAP 9/4/2000 ELTON - Funeral services for Betty J. Deshotel, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Joseph Vttakunnel will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Deshotel died at 3:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Merced, Calif., and had lived in Elton for the past 27 years. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and LaSociete DeFemmes. Survivors include her husband, Harold Deshotel of Elton; two sons, Daniel Deshotel of Kenosha, Wis., and Ronnie Deshotel of Branch; two daughters, Diane Watson of Jennings and Janice Godeaux of Newton, Texas; one brother, Ed Walker of Wasila, Alaska; one sister, Mary Fouts of Forest Hill, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. DESHOTEL, Ann M. LCAP 9/12/2000 Pine Prairie - Funeral services for Ann Manuel Deshotel, 85, will be at 2pm Wednesday, Sept 13, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Church of Christ Cemetery in Mamou. Mrs. Deshotel died at 1:08am Monday, Sept. 11, in the Welsh hospital DESORMEAUX, Eunice C. LCAP 9/20/2000 Funeral services for Eunice Choate Desormeaux, 81, will be at 3 p.m., 81, will be at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 20, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Desormeaux died at 9:20 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Youngsville and lived in the Lake Charles area for the past 38 years. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Lorris J. Bodin of Mooringsport and Preston J. Bodin of Lake Charles; two brothers, Resta Choate of Shreveport and Oris Choate of Groves, Texas; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. DEW, Reda W. LCAP 9/12/2000 Hornbeck - Graveside services for Reda Faye White Dew, 44, will be at 10 am Tuesday, Sept, 12 in Oak Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. She died Saturday, Sept 9, 2000 in Many. DEWEES, Dara Anne LCAP 9/13/2000 ELTON - Funeral services for Dara Anne Dewees, 39, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, from St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Marshall Boulet and Deacon John Eaves will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Ms. Dewees died at 8:10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. She was a native of Fort Riley, Kan., and had lived in Elton and Jennings for most of her life. Survivors include two sons, Joseph Dewees and Joshus Dewees, both of Elton; two daughters, Heather Dewees and Katrina Dewees, both of Elton; two brothers, Mike Dewees of Kinder and Jared Dewees of Lake Charles; two sisters, Danielle Chretien and Honore Geho, both of Elton; her father, Carroll Dewees of Lake Charles; her mother, Marilyn Dewees of Elton; and her maternal grandmother, Elsie L. Brodesick of Elton. DEWEES, Dara Anne LCAP 9/11/2000 ELTON - Funeral services for Dara Anne Dewees, 39, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, from St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Marshall Boulet and Deacon John Eaves will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Ms. Dewees died at 8:10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. She was a native of Fort Riley, Kan., and had lived in Elton and Jennings for most of her life. Survivors include two sons, Joseph Dewees and Joshus Dewees, both of Elton; two daughters, Heather Dewees and Katrina Dewees, both of Elton; two brothers, Mike Dewees of Kinder and Jared Dewees of Lake Charles; two sisters, Danielle Chretien and Honore Geho, both of Elton; her father, Carroll Dewees of Lake Charles; her mother, Marilyn Dewees of Elton; and her maternal grandmother, Elsie L. Brodesick of Elton. DICKSON, Sylvia S. LCAP 9/27/2000 IOTA - Funeral services for Sylvia Rae Stafford Dickson, 72, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. David Broussard will officiate. Interment will be in the church mausoleum under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 12:30-8 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 11 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mrs. Dickson died at 10:40 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Iota and a graduate of Egan High School. She worked for the Louisiana welfare system for five years in the late 1950s. She received her bachelor of science degree from LSU and earned her master's in library science from LSU in 1960. She retired from McNeese State University after 30 years as an instructor in botany, biology and human anatomy. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mauria Venissat of Sulphur. DOUCET, Hilton LCAP 9/15/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for Hilton Doucet, 76, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 15, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Whitney Miller will officiate. Entombment will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Mausoleum under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. A rosary was recited Thursday evening. Mr. Doucet died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Welsh. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was a retired heavy-equipment operator. He was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Doucet of Welsh; two sons, Craig Doucet of Moss Bluff and Terry Doucet of Lake Arthur; one daughter, Judy Doucet of Welsh; one sister, Yola Peterson of Welsh; six grandchildren; and three stepgrandchildren. DUGAS, Grace V. LCAP 9/30/2000 Funeral arrangements for Grace Victorian Dugas, 67, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local care facility. DUKES, L.H. LCAP 9/4/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for L.H. "Jack" Dukes, 91, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pine Island Cemetery in Pickering. Mr. Dukes died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000, in Leesville. DUNN, Dee Anna LCAP 9/14/2000 GLENMORA - Funeral services for Dee Anna Dunn, 27, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 14, in Glenmora Baptist Church. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. She died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000, in a Lafayette hospital. DUNN, Albert J., Jr. LCAP 9/22/2000 Jennings - Funeral services for Albert Joseph Dunn Jr., 72, of Houston, will be at 10 am today, Sept.22, from St. Jules Catholic Church. Burial will be in Tee-Mamou Cemtery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Dunn died at 8:03pm Tuesday, Sept 19,2000, in his residence. DUNN, Albert J., Jr. LCAP 9/21/2000 Jennings - Funeral arrangements for Albert J. Dunn Jr., 72, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in his residence. EDWARDS, Edna C., Mrs. LCAP 9/15/2000 ELTON - Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Carrier ''Tope'' Edwards, 58, of Elton will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18, from the St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Jose Vattakunnel will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder. Visitation will be 4-9 p.m. Sunday with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the church. Mrs. Edwards died at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Church Point, she lived in Elton most of her life. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include four daughters, Cheryl Simien of Dayton, Texas, Barbara Baldwin and Chentel Simien, both of Elton, and Michelle Long of Monroe; five sons, Joseph Manuel Simien of Ames, Texas, Edward Simien of Cheeks, Texas, Lionel Simien and Rionel Simien, both of Louisville, Ky., and Joseph Kenneth Simien of San Marcos, Texas; one brother, James Carrier of Elton; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. EDWARDS, Edna C., Mrs. LCAP 9/17/2000 ELTON - Funeral services for Mrs. Edna ''Tope'' Carrier Edwards, 58, of Elton, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Jose Vattakunnel will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder. Visitation will be 4-9 p.m. today with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the church. Mrs. Edwards died at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Church Point, she lived in Elton most of her life. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include four daughters, Cheryl Simien of Dayton, Texas, Barbara Baldwin and Chentel Simien, both of Elton, and Michelle Long of Monroe; five sons, Joseph Manuel Simien of Ames, Texas, Edward Simien of Cheeks, Texas, Lionel Simien and Rionel Simien, both of Louisville, Ky., and Joseph Kenneth Simien of San Marcos, Texas; one brother, James Carrier of Elton; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. EDWARDS, Mrs. Edna LCAP 9/14/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Edna Edwards, 58, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. ELLIS, Mable LCAP 9/24/2000 LOVELADY, Texas - Graveside services for Mable Ellis, 91, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, in Antioch Cemetery. The Rev. LeRoy Pearson will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and graveside from 1:30 p.m. Monday. Mrs. Ellis died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Lovelady and had lived in Sulphur for the past 19 months. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Lovelady, where she was active in the Eastern Star. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Leoda Barrilleaux of Sulphur; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. ESCOUBAS, Myrtis LCAP 9/22/2000 Oakdake - Funeral services for Myrtis Escoubas, 70, of Oberlin, will be at 2pm today, Sept. 22, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Reed Cemetery in the Guy community. Mrs. Escoubas died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital. ESPREE, Joseph L. LCAP 9/1/2000 Funeral services for Joseph Lloyd "Tu Tu" Espree, 54, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of Combre Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mr. Espree died Monday, Aug. 28, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Opelousas and had lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a truck driver for Angelle Concrete. Survivors include his wife, Christine Espree of Lake Charles; two brothers, Retell Espree and Kermit Nero, both of Lake Charles; and four sisters, Amelia Eaglin of Houston, Emelda Guilbeaux of Beaumont, Texas, and Verley Thibodeaux and Mary LeDay, both of Lake Charles. FALL, Charles (Lydia), Mrs. LCAP 9/10/2000 EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Charles (Lydia Manuel) Fall, 89, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 10, from St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church. The Rev. Matthew Roussel will officiate. Burial will be in Reed Cemetery in Mamou under the direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. A rosary was recited Saturday night. Mrs. Fall died at 8:30 p.m. in a Mamou hospital. She was a resident of Eunice and had been a homemaker. Survivors include three sons, Rayln Fall of Mermentau, Reston Fall of Mamou and Bobby Fall of Eunice; eight daughters, Mrs. Howard (Helen) Ardoin of Pine Prairie, Mrs. John (Wyeanette) Johnson of Lafayette, Ms. Jeanette Fall of Oakdale and Mrs. Dorothy Fall, Mrs. Bonita Fall, Mrs. James (Kathaleen) Mire, Mrs. Lynn (Geraldine) Dozart and Mrs. Mervin (Mary Ann) Sonnier, all of Eunice; two sisters, Mrs. Roy (Hazel) Fontenot and Mrs. Leita Manuel, both of Lake Charles; 47 grandchildren; 69 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. FAULKNER, Wayne LCAP 9/29/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Wayne Faulkner, 70, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Faulkner died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000, in Memphis, Tenn. FIELDS, Mamie T. LCAP 9/7/2000 MOSS BLUFF - Funeral services for Mamie T. Fields, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, from St. Theodore Catholic Church. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Fields died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Franklin, she resided in Moss Bluff since moving from New Iberia in 1981. She was a member of St. Theodore Catholic church. She worked in an aircraft factory in California during World War II. She worked as a nurse with hospital and private duties. She also volunteered in schools and with PTAs. Survivors include her husband, Eugene John Fields of Moss Bluff; one son, Carl Joseph Fields of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Mrs. Gerald (Carolyn Fields) Duhon of Moss Bluff; three sisters, Hilda Henry Hawn of Hitchcock, Texas, Lucy Walden of Franklin and Mary Jane Rogers of Charenton; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Charles A., Rev. LCAP 9/7/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for the Rev. Charles A. Fontenot, 64, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 7, in First United Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. The Revs. T.F. Tenney and T.D. Cardwell will officiate. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. in the church. The Rev. Fontenot died at 10:05 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Fields, he resided in DeQuincy before moving to Cameron Parish in 1978. He was pastor of First United Pentecostal Church of Cameron and Johnson Bayou Pentecostal Church. He was former sectional foreign mission director of the UPC and was former pastor of Carlyss United Pentecostal Church. He was graduate of McNeese State University, where he earned a bachelor of arts and began studying for his master's. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving as an engine mechanic. He earned various medals for his service. He was a member of the H.O.G. and a former employee of Dupont-Beaumont Works. Survivors include his wife, Claire Fontenot of Creole; two sons, Randall and Wade Fontenot of DeQuincy; three daughters, Kathy Bradley of Nederland, Texas, Sally Kennedy of Creole and Sandra Chambers of St. Rose; two stepsons, Jeffrey and Jayson Grinage, both of Oil City; three brothers, James Fontenot, Lewis Fontenot and David Fontenot, all of DeQuincy; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Regina O. LCAP 9/30/2000 PINE PRAIRIE - Funeral services for Regina O. Fontenot, 97, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 30, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be in Platin Cemetery in Vidrine under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mrs. Fontenot died at 4:15 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29, 2000, in a local care center. FONTENOT, Charles M. LCAP 9/25/2000 Funeral services for Charles M. Fontenot, 72, will be at 10 AM Tuesday, Sept. 26, from our Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignor Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 PM today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., and 8-9:45 AM Tuesday in the funeral home. Mr. Fontenot died at 5:45 AM Sunday, September 24, 2000, in a Lafayette care center. He was a native of Chataignier and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life, prior to moving to Lafayette in 1983. He was a 1945 graduate LaGrange High School. He received his bachelor of arts from Tulane University and his masters of business from Wharton School of Finance and Commerce at University of Pennsylvania. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army said in Germany and Italy during World War II. He also served as captain of the U.S. Air Force Reserve. He taught in Cameron Parish and had served as a professor at then McNeese State College, prior to forming Fontenot Insurance Agency. He was state commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and is a founding member of the Forum for Local Government. He served on the Lake Charles City Council from 1966 to 1972, serving as president in 1968. He was awarded the Louisiana Municipal Association Outstanding Achievement Award in 1968 and 1972. He served as chairman of the building committee for both the Lake Charles Civic Center and the Prien Lake Mall. He served as chief administrative assistant to the mayor of Lake Charles from 1972 until 1973. He was a first director of the Imperial Calcasieu Planning Commission and served from 1975 until 1982. He was a member of a Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include one stepson, Aubrey E. Deaton of Lafayette; two stepdaughters Lavada Pullin of Ragley and Melanie Mareno of Lake Charles; three brothers Roy Fontenot, Hubert Fontenot and T. J. Fontenot all of Lake Charles; one sister Maude Darbonne of Lake Charles and 8 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Acadiana Inc. 2600 Johnston Street Suite 200 Lafayette, Louisiana 70503-3240, the family said. FONTENOT, Ida Marie LCAP 9/25/2000 Jennings - Funeral services for Ida Marie Fontenot, 81, will be at 1:30 PM Tuesday, Sept. 26, from our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews & Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 AM - 10 PM today and from 8 AM Tuesday at the funeral home. A rosary will be said at 6:30 PM today by the Ladies Alter Society and Catholic Daughters and scripture service will follow at 7 PM. Mrs. Fontenot died at 9:50 PM Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. She was a native of Rayne and had a resident of Jennings. She was a member of our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Ladies Alter Society and Catholic Daughters. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Bryan (Evelyn) Lejeune of Jennings and Mrs. George (Sandra "Pi") Guinn Jefferson, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Hilda D. Conner of Lake Arthur; seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Charles A., Rev. LCAP 9/6/2000 Creole --Funeral services for the Rev. Charles A. Fontenot, 64, will be at 7 PM today, September 6, in United Pentecostal Church of Cameron. The Revs Jerry Gilland and Wade Lormand will officiate. Additional visitation and services will be held Thursday in Dequincy. Burial will be an Hyatt Cemetery under the direction of Snyder or funeral home of DeQuincy. Visitation is 1-9 PM today and the Church. The Rev. Fontenot died at 10:05 a.m. Tuesday, September 5, 2000, and Lake Charles hospital. A native of Fields, he resided in Dequincy before moving to Cameron Parish in 1978. He was a pastor of First United Pentecostal Church of Cameron and Johnson Bayou Pentecostal Church. He served as sectional foreign mission director of the United Pentecostal Church. He was a former pastor of Carlyss United Pentecostal Church. He was a graduate of McNeese state University where he earned a bachelor of arts degree and began studying for his masters. He was the U.S. Air Force veteran, serving as an engine mechanic. He earned various metals for his service during his military career. He was a member of H.O.G. and former employee of DuPont-Beaumont Works. Survivors include his wife, Claire Fontenot of Creole; two sons, Randall Fontenot and Wade Fontenot, both of Dequincy; three daughters, Kathy Bradley of Nederland, Texas, Sally Kennedy of Creole and Sandra Chambers of St. Rose; two-step sons, Jeffrey Grinage and Jayson Grinage, both of Oil City; three brothers, James Fontenot, Lewis Fontenot and David Fontenot, all of Dequincy; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. FORD, Sandy LCAP 9/28/2000 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Sandy Ford, 75, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in an Avoyelles hospital. FOSHEE, Mildred N. LCAP 9/1/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Mildred N. Foshee, 90, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Merryville Cemetery. Mrs. Foshee died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2000, in the DeRidder hospital. FOSHEE, Mildred N. LCAP 9/2/2000 DeRidder - Funeral services for Mildred N. Foshee, 90, wukk be at 10 am today, Sept 2, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Mrs. Foshee died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2000, in a local hospital. FOUNTIAN, Alline LCAP 9/7/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Alline Fountian, 92, of Merryville, will be at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Merryville Cemetery. Mrs. Fountian died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000, in her residence. FRANCOIS, Raylon LCAP 9/15/2000 Funeral services for Raylon "Uncle Jim" Francois, 69, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, in Refuge Temple. The Rev. Leonard Wilson will officiate. Burial will be in Eternal Rest Cemetery in Elton under the direction of Augustus Funeral Home of LaMarque, Texas. Additional arrangements are by King's Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Francois died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000. Survivors include his wife, Beulah Jack Francois of Iowa, La.; one son, Ricky R. Francois of Dallas; three daughters, Cynthia Joubert of Iowa, La., Mary Thomas of Welsh and Barbara Galmore of Lake Charles; three sisters, Gracie Carter of Lake Charles, Fern Haley of Houston and Maxie Buckley of Iowa, La.; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. FRAZIER, Martha Ellen LCAP 9/9/2000 PINEVILLE - Funeral services for Martha Ellen Frazier, 65, will be at noon, Sunday, Sept. 10, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Frazier died Friday, Sept. 8, 2000, in her residence residence. FRESTON, Alberta C. LCAP 9/22/2000 Westlake - Memorial services for Alberta Conner Freston, 70, will be at 3 pm Sunday, Sept. 24, in the Managan Recreation Center, 1000 McKinley St. A rosary will be recited before the services. Mrs. Freston died at 6pm Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2000. She was a native of Lake Arthur and was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include one sone, Robert B. Freston of Jonesboro, Ga.; one daughter, Kathleen Thomas of Mount Pleasant, S.C.; two brothers, Elmer Conner of Lake Charles and R.B."Bob" Conner of Moss Bluff; four sisters, Emily Gothreaux of Welsh, Margaret LeBert of Lake Charles, Melba Kull of Harrisville, Ohio and Donelda McDuffie of Sulphur; and six grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the American heart Association or to the American Cancer Society, the family said. FRUGE, Eric LCAP 9/22/2000 Houston - Funeral services for Eric Fruge, 59, will be at 11 am Saturday, Sept.23, from St. Mary of the Purification Catholic Church. Burial will be in Houston Memorial Cemtery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Houston. Local arrangements are by Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9pm today in Combre Funeral Home. Mr. Fruge died Monday, Sept. 18, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Eunice and had lived in Lake Charles for secen years. He worked at Players Island Casion. He was a member of St. Mary of the Purification Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Morline Furge of Houston; two sons, Gavin Marcus Fruge of San Antonio and Ptrick Lynette of Lake Charles; four sisters, Geneva Irvine of Akron, Ohio, Irma Citizen of beaumont, Texas. Marguerite Fruge of Eunice and Edna Woods of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. FRUSHA, Lovie L. McCollough LCAP 9/10/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Lovie Lavon McCollough Frusha, 73, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, in Hopewell Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Frusha died Friday, Sept. 8, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. GAUTHIER, Aline B. LCAP 9/6/2000 Funeral services for Aline Broussard Gauthier, 88, will be at 10 AM Thursday, September 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 4- 8 PM today. Mrs. Gauthier died Tuesday, September 5, 2000, and an Oakdale hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Cameron. She was owner of the Cameron Clothing Store. She was a member of our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Terry Gauthier of Sweetlake; one brother, Jerome Broussard of California; one sister, and Annlee Woodard of Austin, Texas; and three grandchildren. GOLEMAN, Mary LCAP 9/1/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Mary Goleman, 89, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. She died Thursday in the Oakdale hospital. GOLEMON, Mary LCAP 9/2/2000 Honeston - Funeral services for Mary Golemon, 89, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 2, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lone Star Cemetery. Mrs. Goleman (sic) doed at 7 pm Thursday. Aug. 31, 2000, in an Oakdale hospital. GORDON, Bessie Mae LCAP 9/8/2000 Funeral services for Bessie Mae Gordon, 83, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, in New Jerusalem Baptist Church. The Rev. Nathan Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in Eastridge Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Gordon died at 9:50 a.m. in a Welsh hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Welsh. She was a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church, where she was in the church choir, mission department and the deaconess board. She was a professional cook for many cafes and homes in Welsh. Survivors include two sons, Joseph Gordon Jr. of Los Angeles and Andrew Gordon of Lakewood, Calif.; two daughters, Catherine Richardson and Cora Mae G. Vital, both of Welsh; five brothers, Richard Peters of Compton, Calif., Henry Lambert of Oakland, Calif., Robert Handy of Houston, Paul Handy of Galveston, Texas, and Will Handy of Welsh; seven sisters, Merdice Martin of Houston, Veda Drake of Welsh, Maude Charles of Jennings, Ruby Tucker of Lake Charles, Joyce Martin of New Iberia, and Carrie Boutte and Margaret Terry, both of Oakland, Calif. GORDON, Bessie, Mrs. LCAP 9/1/2000 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Bessie Gordon, 83, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a Welsh hospital. GRAHAM, Denver J. LCAP 9/14/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Denver J. Graham, 75, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 14, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Deacon Ernest Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Graham died Monday, Sept. 11, 2000, in his residence. He was born in Fillmore, Ill., and had lived in Sulphur for 42 years. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and an Army veteran of the Korean War; he was a lifetime member of the VFW. He was a retired Vista employee. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Maplewood. Survivors include his wife, Vida G. Graham of Sulphur; two sons, Robert Graham of Sulphur and Garron Graham of Beaumont, Texas; three sisters, Edna Rhodes of Peoria, Ill., Lottie Huisman of Donaldson, Ill., and Lois Jones of Rocksledge, Fla.; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of Southwest Louisiana, the family said. GRAHAM, Denver J. LCAP 9/12/2000 Sulphur - Funeral arrangements for Denver J. Graham, 75, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Monday in Sulphur. GREENROAD, H.M. LCAP 9/30/2000 ODESSA, Texas - Funeral services for H.M. "Bo" Greenroad, 87, were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, in Belmont Baptist Church. The Rev. Rex Clayton officiated. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Gardens under the direction Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Mr. Greenroad died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Westlake. He moved to Odessa in 1973 from Andrews, Texas. He was a retired tool pusher. He was a member of Belmont Baptist Church and of the Masons, Scottish Rite and the Shriners. Survivors include one son, John Robert "J.R." Janese of Mount Vernon, Ill.; one brother, Johnny Ray Greenroad of Picayune, Miss.; one sister, Constance Winnie Hebert of Westlake; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. GRETS, Stephen 9/19/2000 Funeral arrangements for Stephen Grets, 72, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local care center. GRIFFIN, George LCAP 9/26/2000 Funeral services for George Griffin, 68, will be at 2pm today, Sept 26, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Mr. Griffin died Friday, Sept 22,2000 in a local hospital. GRIFFIN, George LCAP 9/26/2000 Funeral services for George Griffin, 68, will be at 2pm today, Sept 26, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Mr. Griffin died Friday, Sept 22,2000 in a local hospital. GRIMES, Adolph LCAP 9/3/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Adolph Grimes, 82, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Grimes died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. GUIDRY, Ross LCAP 9/30/2000 Funeral arrangements for Ross Guidry, 72, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in his residence GUIDRY, Ruby Q. LCAP 9/26/2000 Sulphur - Funeral services for Ruby Quebodeaux Guidry, 59, will be at 2pm today, Sept 26, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Lawrence Kohler will officiate. Burial will be in mimosa Pines Cemtery in Carlyss under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:20am in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Monday evening. Mrs. Guidry died Saturday, Sept 23, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Rayne and had lived in Sulphur for 59 years. She was a member of the Legion of Mary and of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. She worked for William B. lawton Co. for 40 years. Survivors include her husband, Austin Guidry of Sulphur; one son, Darrin Guidry of Sulphur; one daughter, katrina Guidry of Sulphur; three brothers, Wilford Quebodeaux of Broussard, Tracy Quebodeaux of Topsy and Honore Quebodeaux of Pollock; five sisters, Gloria Constance, Marie Grant, Mary Guidry and Rosalee Bergeron, all of Sulphur, and Sue Istre of Orange, Texas; and six grandchildren. GUIDRY, Ruby Q. LCAP 9/26/2000 Sulphur - Funeral services for Ruby Quebodeaux Guidry, 59, will be at 2pm today, Sept 26, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Lawrence Kohler will officiate. Burial will be in mimosa Pines Cemtery in Carlyss under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:20am in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Monday evening. Mrs. Guidry died Saturday, Sept 23, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Rayne and had lived in Sulphur for 59 years. She was a member of the Legion of Mary and of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. She worked for William B. lawton Co. for 40 years. Survivors include her husband, Austin Guidry of Sulphur; one son, Darrin Guidry of Sulphur; one daughter, katrina Guidry of Sulphur; three brothers, Wilford Quebodeaux of Broussard, Tracy Quebodeaux of Topsy and Honore Quebodeaux of Pollock; five sisters, Gloria Constance, Marie Grant, Mary Guidry and Rosalee Bergeron, all of Sulphur, and Sue Istre of Orange, Texas; and six grandchildren. GUIDRY, Ruby Quebodeaux LCAP 9/25/2000 Sulphur - Funeral services for Ruby Quebodeaux Guidry, 59, will be at 2 PM Tuesday, Sept. 27, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Lawrence Kohler will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 9:30 AM -- 10 PM today, with a rosary at 7 PM, and from 8:30 AM Tuesday in the funeral home. Mrs. Guidry died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000 and her residence. She was a native of Rayne and had lived in Sulphur for the past 59 years. She was a member of the Legion of Mary and of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. She worked for William B. Lawton Company for 40 years. Survivors include her husband, Austin Guidry of Sulphur; one son, Darrin Guidry of Sulphur; three brothers, Wilford Quebodeaux of Sulphur, Tracy Quebodeaux of Topsy and Honore Quebodeaux of Pollock; 5 sisters, Gloria Constance, Marie Grant, Mary Guidry and Rosalee Bergeron, all of Sulphur, and Sue Istre of Orange, Texas; and six grandchildren. GUILLORY, Beatrice F. LCAP 9/1/2000 Funeral services for Beatrice "B" Fontenot Guillory, 43, of 1828 Third St., will be at 7 p.m. today, Sept. 1, in Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert L. Owens will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday with burial in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Guillory died at 7:05 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Lafayette and had lived in Lake Charles for most of her life. She graduated from Washington High School. Survivors include two sons, Dedrick Fontenot and Marlon Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Shonika Fontenot of Lake Charles; two brothers, Daniel Wayne Fontenot and Ricky Anthony Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; four sisters, Barbara Edwards and Angelia Redmond, both of Lake Charles, Ella Frank of Beaumont, Texas, and Rosalind Young of Abbeville; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel (Ethel) Fontenot of Lake Charles; her maternal grandfather, Yves Wilson of Ville Platte; her companion, Herman Jason of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. GUILLORY, Desiree N. LCAP 9/10/2000 Funeral arrangements for Desiree N. Guillory, 19, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Friday in Kinder. GUILLORY, Felix Jr. LCAP 9/30/2000 Funeral services for Felix "Red" Guillory Jr., 89, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 2, in Johnson Funeral Home. Cecil E. Price will officiate. Burial will be in Black Bayou Cemetery. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Guillory died at 7 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Mamou and had lived in Lake Charles for 75 years. He owned and operated Guillory's Grocery for 13 years. He also owned Prien Esso for 15 years. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a longshoreman and a member of the International Association of Longshoremen. He was a member of Boulevard Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Eza McGee Guillory of Lake Charles; four sons, Harold Guillory, Larry Guillory and Henry Guillory, all of Lake Charles, and Roddy Guillory of Houston; six daughters, Eunice Guillory, Millie Pigott and Lena Bodin, all of Lake Charles, Jeanette Bell of Rocky Galls, Ga., Liz Heuser of Harrisonville, Mo., and Rosie Gorman of Bay St. Louis, Miss.; one brother, Jeffray Guillory of Houston; four sisters, Emily Campbell, Vince Cradeur McDaniel and Ethel Lee Fontenot, all of Lake Charles, and Odette Sparkman of Vidor, Texas; 21 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. GUILLORY, Desiree N. LCAP 9/12/2000 Funeral services for Desiree N. "Desi" Guillory, 19, will be at 1pm Wednesday, Sept 13, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignor Ronald Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9pm today, with a rosary at 7pm. She died Friday, Sept 8, 2000 in Kinder, She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She had attended St. John Elementary School and S.J. Welsh Middle School. She was a 1999 graduate of Barbe High School. While there, she participated in basketball and baseball and was a student trainer, and she was a member of the Student Council for Exceptional Children. She was a student at McNeese State University and was a member of AmeriCorps- Impact Lake Charles. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include one brother, Marty Guillory of Lake Charles; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin W. (Jackie L.) Guillory of Lake Charles; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gervis (Lillian) Guillory of Lake Charles; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave (Barbara) Allison of Lake Charles; her maternal great-grandmother, Mable Harrison of Hitchock, Texas; and her step-great-grandmother, Thelma Lafanette of Lake Charles. GUMS, Jennie LCAP 9/13/2000 Funeral arrangements for Jennie Gums, 103, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Saturday in the Jennings hospital. GUMS, Jennie LCAP 9/11/2000 Funeral arrangements for Jennie Gums, 103, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Saturday in the Jennings hospital. GUMS, Jennie, Mrs. LCAP 9/12/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Gums, 103, will be at 11 an Wednesday Sept. 13, in Antioch Baptist Church. The Rev. Milton Alfred will officiate. Burial will be in Lake Cemetery in Lake Arthur under direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9am Wednesday in the church. Mrs. Gums died Saturday, Sept 9, 2000. A native of Cameron, she was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She was a Senior Home Mission sister and a member of Rose of Sharon Eastern Star. Survivors include two sons, Theodore Pradia of Port Arthur, Texas, and J.C. Linton of Pomona, Calif; two daughters, Mari Brown of Berkeley, Calif. And Lucille Hughes of Shreveport; one brother, Sam Washington of Lake Charles; one sister, Rosa "Auntie" LeBlanc of Grand Chenier; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 22 great-great-grandchildren. HARMON, Alfred LCAP 9/16/2000 Funeral arrangements for Alfred Harmon, 57, of 313 Calcasieu St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 1:50 a.m. Thursday in a local hospital. HARMON, Alfred LCAP 9/15/2000 Funeral arrangements for Alfred Harmon, 57, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. HARMON, Alfred Jr. LCAP 9/17/2000 Funeral services for Alfred ''Teeter Hawk'' Harmon, 57, of 313 Calcasieu St. will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from noon Monday in the funeral home. Mr. Harmon died at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, in a local hospital. He was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include wife, Mrs. Lola Watson Harmon; two sons, Alfred Harmon III and Kevin Harmon; four daughters, Mrs. Dianne Thomas, Mrs. Darlene Ryan, Mrs. Renee Jones and Lashawn Herman; two sisters, Sandra Harmon and Mrs. Marilyn Pitre; five brothers, Marvin Harmon, Donald Ray Harmon Sr., Clifton Harmon, Melvin Harmon and Steven Harmon, all of Lake Charles; and nine grandchildren. HARMON, Annie T. LCAP 9/24/2000 Funeral arrangements for Annie T. Harmon will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. HARMON, Annie T. LCAP 9/30/2000 Funeral services for Annie T. Harmon, 47, will be at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 30, in Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church. The Rev. L.T. Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Harmon died at 10:50 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a resident of Lake Charles for most of her life. She was a member of Pasadena Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher and a member of the choir. Survivors include one son, Derrick Thomas of Baton Rouge; three brothers, Russell Fields and Lee Fields, both of Lake Charles and George Fields of Alexandria; and four sisters, Lucille Smith of Hercules, Calif., Maggie Manuel of Lake Charles, Gertie Breaux of Oakland, Calif., and Mary Orebeaux of Forestville, Md. HARMON, Annie T. LCAP 9/29/2000 Funeral services for Annie T. Harmon, 47, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, 2000 in Faith Baptist Church. The Rev. L.T. Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial park under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Harmon died at 10:50 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a resident of Lake Charles for most of her life. She was a member of Pasadena Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher and a member of the choir. Survivors include one son, Derrick Thomas of Baton Rouge; three brothers, Russell Fields of Cameron, Lee Fields of Lake Charles and George Fields of Alexandria; and four sisters, Lucille Smith of Hercules, Calif., Maggie Manuel of Lake Charles, Gertie Breaux of Oakland, Calif., and Mary Orebeaux of Forestville, Md. HARRIS, James W. LCAP 9/3/2000 Funeral arrangements for James W. Harris, 59, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in his residence. HARRIS, James W. Jr. LCAP 9/8/2000 Funeral services for James W. Harris Jr., 59, will be at noon Saturday, Sept. 9, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Julian K. Woods will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Harris died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Montgomery, Ala., and had lived in Lake Charles for 15 years. He was an Army veteran and was an employee of Northrop Grumman. Survivors include his wife, Audrey Harris of Lake Charles; one son, Anthony Harris of Houston; two daughters, Tracey Pollard and Michelle Harris, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Harry Harris of Berea, Ohio; three sisters, Verlaine Anderson and Gladys Anderson, both of Cleveland, and DeLois Hampton of Berea; and six grandchildren. HARRIS, James W. Jr. LCAP 9/9/2000 Funeral services for James W. Harris Jr., 59, will be at noon today, Sept. 9, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Julian K. Woods will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Mr. Harris died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Montgomery, Ala. He had lived in Lake Charles for 15 years. He was an employee of Northrop Grumman. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Audrey Harris of Lake Charles; one son, Anthony Harris of Houston; two daughters, Tracey Pollard and Michelle Harris, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Harry Harris of Berea, Ohio; three sisters, Verlaine Anderson and Gladys Anderson, both of Cleveland, and DeLois Hampton of Berea; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James (Vernice) Harris of Berea; and six grandchildren. HARRIS, Zonie A. LCAP 9/5/2000 Funeral services fro Zonie A. Harris, 65, of Ragley, will be at 10 am Wednesday, Sept. 6, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Richy Ross will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Memorial Cemetery in DeRidder. Visitation is 10 am - 10 pm today and from 8 am Wednesday. Mr. Harris died at 7:47 pm Sunday, Sept 3, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Rena Lara, Miss. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1974 after 20 years of service. He was a Ragley resident since 1974. He was vice president of claims for Americn Interstate Insurance Co. He was a Mason. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Ann O. Harris; one daughter, Cheryl Ann "Sherrie" Chevalier of Coahoma, Texas; one son, Michael T. Harris of Woodbridge, Va.; seven brothers, Norris Harris of Long Beach, Miss., Harold Harris of Merrillville, Ind., Fred Harris of Lake Charles, James Harris and Kenneth Harris, both of Ragley, Patrick Harris of Etoile, Texas, and Larry harris of Crosby, Texas; four sisters, Billie Brown of Lake Charles, Judy Materne of Arlington, Texas, and Barbara Fontenot and Joy Welch, both of Ragley; and four grandchildren. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews Memorial donations may be made to United Way agencies, the family said. HAYES, Preston LCAP 9/5/2000 Oakdale - Funeral arrangements for Preston Hayes, 75, of Evergreen, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in an Alexandria hospital. HAYES, Preston Sr. LCAP 9/7/2000 EVERGREEN - Funeral services for Preston Hayes Sr., 75, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, in St. John the Baptist Church. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Hayes died at 11:35 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, in an Alexandria hospital. HEBERT, Annis LCAP 9/27/2000 LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral arrangements for Annis "A.J." Hebert, 82, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. He died at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday in his residence. HEBERT, Annis LCAP 9/28/2000 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Annis "A.J." Hebert, 82, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 28, in Miguez Funeral Home. The Rev. David Denton will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Hebert died at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Kaplan, and he moved from Sulphur to Lake Arthur four years ago. He served in the Army during World War II and received the Purple Heart. He was a retired truck driver. He was a member of First Baptist Church and American Legion Post 403 and was a lifetime member of VFW Post 3244. Survivors include his wife, Elda LaComb Hebert of Lake Arthur; five daughters, Mrs. Wilsey (Velma) Vincent of Duson, Mrs. Mitchell (Mildred) Fuselier of Elton, Mrs. Curtis (Margie) Poole of Denham Springs and Mrs. L.J. (Caroldine) Broussard and Mr. Richard (Dianna) Shaw, both of Lake Arthur; two sons, John Hebert of Orange Grove, Calif., and Larry Hebert of Florida; one sister, Gladys Begnaud of St. Martinville; three brothers, Eddie Hebert of Duson, Adlar Hebert of Rayne and Antoine Hebert of Morse; and numerous grandchildren. HEBERT, Chester B. LCAP 9/14/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Chester B. Hebert, 69, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 8:56 a.m. Wednesday in an Alexandria hospital. HEBERT, Chester B. LCAP 9/15/2000 Funeral services for Chester B. Hebert, 69, will be at 4 p.m. today, Sept. 15, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mermentau Cemetery. Mr. Hebert died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 20000 in an Alexandria hospital. HEBERT, Sherivey LCAP 9/3/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Sherivey Hebert, 85, will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. He died Saturday in his residence. HEBERT, Shirvey Sr. LCAP 9/5/2000 ESTHER - Graveside services for Shirvey Hebert Sr., 85, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, in Ester Cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Hebert died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000, in his residence. HEBERT, Shirvey, Sr. LCAP 9/5/2000 Esther - Graveside services for Shirvey Hebert, Sr., 85, of DeRidder, will be at 11 AM Wednesday, Sept. 6, and Esther Cemetery. The Rev. Daniel A. Torres as will officiate. Arrangements or under the direction of Myers- Colonial funeral home of DeRidder. Visitation is 11 AM to 10 PM today, with a rosary at 7 PM in the funeral home. Mr. Hebert died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000, in his residence. A native of Kaplan, he had lived in DeRidder since 1952. He was an Army veteran of World War II, earning seven battle stars for action in North Africa, in Sicily, the and Anzio beachhead in Italy, southern France and Germany. He was a member of V. F. W. Post 3619 and the American Legion in DeRidder. He was charter member of the National Cattlemen's Association and a lifetime member and 1970 President of the Beauregard Cattlemen's Association. He was a member of Farm Bureau, serving as vice president in 1968. He was a member of the DeRidder Rodeo Association. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include four sons. Shirvey Hebert Jr. and while Hebert, both of DeRidder, Dr. Charles Hebert of Greensboro, S.C., and Darryl Hebert of Lake Charles; one sister, Marjorie H. Bergeron of Abbeville; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. HERMAN, Gus E. LCAP 9/21/2000 Sulphur - Funeral services for Gus E. Herman, 71, will be at 10am Friday, Sept. 22, in Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9pm today and from 8am Friday. Mr. Herman died Wednesday, Sept 20, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Orange, Texas, and had lived in Carlyss for 24 years. He was a Korean War veteran and a member of VFW Post 2775 in Orange. He worked as a welder most of his life and retired from construction. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Landry Herman; two sons, Bill Herman of Orange and Harold Herman of Carlyss; two daughters, Punkin Reider of Deweyville, Texas, and Meme Reider of Carlyss; two brothers, Butch Herman of Bridge City, Texas and Joseph Herman of Port Arthur, Texas; one sister, Pauline Leahy of Tennessee; eight grandchildren; and to great-grandchildren. HICKS, Sandra S. LCAP 9/9/2000 SULPHUR - Sandra Shreve Hicks, 64, died 10:10 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000, in her residence. The body will be cremated. Arrangements are by Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She was a native of Crowley and had lived in Westlake for the past 46 years. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Richard A. Hicks Sr. of Westlake; one son, Richard A. "Bo" Hicks of Westlake; one daughter, Mrs. Hugh (Paula) Grice of Sulphur; two sisters, Janice Sanders of LaPorte, Texas, and Jean Steele of DeQuincy; and three grandchildren. HICKS, Tommy L. LCAP 9/8/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Tommy L. Hicks, 44, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, in Robison Funeral Home. The Revs. Don Johnson and W.T. Darnell will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Hicks died at 7:18 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000, in the Sulphur hospital. He was a native of Sherman, Texas, and was a longtime resident of Sulphur. He was a member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 106. Survivors include three sons, Thomas Hicks of Goose Creek, S.C., and Michael Hicks and Jeremy Hicks, both of Sulphur; one daughter, Carolyn "Nikki" Hicks of Sulphur; one brother, Charles "Chuck" Hicks of Lake Charles; two stepbrothers, Lawrence Kershaw of Vidor, Texas, and Duane Kershaw of Sulphur; one sister, Bobbye Faraguna of Mission Viejo, Calif.; four stepsisters, JoAnn Picard of Sulphur, Sandra Ezell of Westlake and Goldie Vincent and Barbara Brewer, both of Carlyss; and his parents, Adam and Mildred Kershaw of Carlyss. HOFFMAN infant LCAP 9/16/2000 MORROW, Ga. - Graveside services for Grant Daniel Hoffman, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Robert (Joy Naomi) Hoffman of DeRidder, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18, in Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Southside Chapel Funeral Home. He died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000. HOLMES, Guster A. LCAP 9/24/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral arrangements for Guster A. Holmes, 78, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Saturday in the DeQuincy hospital. HOLMES, Guster A. LCAP 9/25/2000 Dequincy - Funeral services for Guster A. Holmes, 78, will be at 2 PM today, Sept. 25, in Snider Funeral Home. Burial will be at Rigmaiden Cemetery. Mr. Holmes died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000, in the Dequincy hospital. HORNE, Sarah Ann LCAP 9/13/2000 Funeral arrangements for Sarah Ann Horne, 77, are under the direction of Hixson Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Mrs. Horned died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000, in a Sulphur hospital. HORNE, Sarah Ann LCAP 9/11/2000 Funeral arrangements for Sarah Ann Horne, 77, are under the direction of Hixson Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Mrs. Horned died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000, in a Sulphur hospital. HOWARD, Essie Lea LCAP 9/25/2000 Hornbeck - Funeral services for Essie Lea Howard, 78, will be at 10 AM Tuesday, Sept. 26, and Grace Assembly of God Church. Burial will be at Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery under the direction of the Beauregard-- Vernon Funeral Home of the Leesville. Mrs. Howard died Sunday, September 24, 2000, in Hornbeck. HOYT, Cheryl Myers LCAP 9/10/2000 GLENMORA - Funeral services for Cheryl Myers Hoyt, 51, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, in Harmony Baptist Church. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Hoyt died Friday, Sept. 8, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital. HUFSTEDLER, Amos E. LCAP 9/14/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Amos Elijah "Huff" Hufstedler, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Chaddick will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Hufstedler died at 7:50 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000, in Lake Charles. He was a native of Pocahontas, Ark., and lived in Lake Charles for 37 years. He was a member of the Church of Christ faith. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a professional truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Clara Gates Hufstedler; one daughter, Shirley Ann Wactor of LaPlace; three sons, Wayne Hufstedler of Lake Charles, Jerry Hufstedler of Sulphur and Charles "Pete" Hufstedler of Westlake; one sister, Edna Anderson of Pocahontas; four brothers, Zan Hufstedler of Lakelawd, Fla., Russell Hufstedler of Bristol, Va., Jewell Hufstedler of Rockford, Ill., and William Hufstedler of Ocala, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. HULL infant LCAP 9/18/2000 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Meridith Rebecca Hull, 2 months, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. The infant died Sunday in a Lake Charles hospital. HUTCHINSON, Robert L. LCAP 9/8/2000 Funeral services for Robert Lee Junia Hutchinson, 64, will be at 7 p.m. today, Sept. 8, in Refuge Temple Church. The Rev. Leonard Wilson will officiate. Dismissal will be at 9 a.m. Saturday with burial in the Hi-Mount Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Hutchinson died Monday, Sept. 4, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. He was a native of Hattiesburg, Miss., was raised in Slidell and had lived in Iowa for 37 years. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was employed by Westinghouse and later retired from Prime Design. Survivors include his wife, Wilds Cross Hutchinson of Iowa, La.; two sons, Robert Hutchinson III and Darwin Hutchinson, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Janice Cross of Iowa, La. and Kimberly Anderson of Lake Charles; one sister, Mrs. L. Vee Berry of Slidell; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. HUTCHINSON, Robert L, Jr. LCAP 9/6/2000 Iowa - Funeral arrangements for Robert L. Hutchinson Jr., 64, will be announced by James Funeral Home. He died Monday in an Alexandria hospital. HYNES, Shirley R. LCAP 9/23/2000 GRANBURY, Texas - Memorial services for Shirley Randall Hynes, 65, were at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29, in Wiley Funeral Home. Mrs. Hynes died at Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000. She was born in Houston. She was a retired regional director for Century 21 Realty. Survivors include her mother, Ema Lee Smith; one daughter, Karen Swinney; two sons, Randy Hynes and Lynn Hynes; one sister, Mrs. Gordon (Barbara) Derouen; and four grandchildren. Donations may be made to India Shrine Temple, Happy Hills Farm in Glen Rose, Texas, or Pecan Plantation EMS, the family said. ISTRE, Gladys C. 9/19/2000 Edgerly - Graveside services for Gladys Chiasson Istre, 85, will be at 10a m Wednesday, Sept 20, in Big Woods Cemetery. Arrangements are by Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. Mrs. Istre died Sunday, Sept 17, 2000, in Houston. She was a native of Jennings. Survivors include two daughters, Earlene Faye Istre Deglandon and Linda Ray Istre Planchard, both of Houston; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. JACKSON Infant LCAP 9/6/2000 Graveside services for Tea Vonndric Arvale Jackson, infant son of Lucy Jackson, will be at 10 AM Thursday, September 7, Consolata Cemetery. Arrangements or under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home. He died Friday, September 1, 2000, and a local hospital. JACKSON, Lynnette Box LCAP 9/24/2000 Funeral services for Lynnette Box Jackson, 29, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, in Snider Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rigmaiden Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. Tuesday. Ms. Jackson died Friday, Sept. 22, 2000, in College Park, Ga. She was a native of Texas, formerly of Bridge City, Texas, and DeQuincy, and had lived in Georgia for the past three years. She attended DeQuincy Middle School and DeQuincy High School, where she was involved in the pep squad. She graduated from Bridge City High School and was involved in dance. She was attending college in Georgia, pursuing a degree in computer science. Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn and Wendy Box of Florien; two brothers, Greg Box of Lumberton, Texas, and Alan Box of McDonough, Ga.; and her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Roberts of Florien. JACKSON, Mose L. Jr. LCAP 9/7/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Mose L. Jackson Jr., 66, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, in Mount Olive Baptist Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mr. Jackson died at 6:35 a.m. Monday, Sept. 4, 2000, in a Lake Charles care center. JACKSON, Mose L. LCAP 9/5/2000 Oakdale - Funeral arrangements for Muse L. Jackson Jr. will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Monday in Lake Charles care center. JAMES, Nona Mae LCAP 9/4/2000 CRAVENS - Funeral services for Nona Mae "Sister" James, 81, will be at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 4, in Marlow Baptist Church. Burial will be in Marlow Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. James died Sunday, Sept. 3, 2000, in a DeRidder hospital. JANISE, Evan LCAP 9/4/2000 Funeral arrangements for Evan Janise, 78, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local care center. JANISE, Evan LCAP 9/6/2000 Moss Bluff -- Funeral services for Evan "Butch" Janise, 78, will be at 11 AM today, September 6, from St. Theodore Catholic church. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 AM. A Scripture service was held Tuesday evening. Mr. Janise died Sunday, September 3, 2000, and in a local care center. He was a native of lacassine and had been a resident of Topsy. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had served three years in the European Theater. He was a Chairman of the 156th Infantry Reunion Committee. He was the member of the American Legion Post 1. He was a retired life insurance agent for Magnolia life and a butcher for Frank Abates and A&P. He was a member of St. Theodore Catholic church. Survivors include his wife, Adley Bouillon Janise of Topsy; one son, Terry W. Janise of Sulphur; one daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Dorothy) Sanders of Claremore, Oklahoma; three brothers, Allene Janise of Arlington, Washington, J.D. Janise of Hammond, Indiana and James Janise of Lake Charles; three sisters, Delores Fontenot of Lake Charles, Nettie Faye Goodman of Ragley and Joyce Jessen of Sulphur; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. JESSUP, Freddie F. Jr. LCAP 9/9/2000 Funeral services for Freddie Forrest Jessup Jr., 72, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Eddie Simon and Steve James will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Jessup died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2000, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of Sale Street Baptist Church, the Masonic Lodge Justice, AARP, Eastern Star and Watchmakers Guild. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a retired instrument supervisor at Cities Service. Survivors include his wife, Gaynell Jessup of Lake Charles; and one daughter, Jean Anne Jessup of Lake Charles. JOHNSON, Kathryn S. LCAP 9/20/2000 REEVES - Funeral services for Kathryn Simmons Johnson, 86, will be at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 20, in Reeves Bible Church. The Revs. Glenn Ducharme and Johnny Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Lyles Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Kinder. Visitation is from 11 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Johnson died at 2:48 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18, 2000, in a Kinder hospital. She was a native of Pike County, Miss., and a resident of Reeves. She was an English teacher and librarian for Reeves High School. She received her bachelor's degree from Northwestern State University and master's in library science from Louisiana State University. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority and did post-graduate work at four other universities. She was Who's Who of American Women 1977-1978. Her novel, "The Only Tune," won first place at the Deep South Writer's Conference. She published numerous poems, short stories and the book "Patteran." Survivors include her husband, G.H. Johnson; one son, Kim Johnson of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; one sister, Pam Boettcher of Bozeman, Mont.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to the George H. and Kathryn Johnson Scholarship Fund with Reeves High School, the family said. JOHNSON, Kathryn S. 9/19/2000 Kinder - Funeral arrangements for Kathryn Simmons Johnson, 86, of Reeves, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home...She died Monday in a local hospital. JONES, Mary Lean LCAP 9/16/2000 Funeral services for Mary Lean ''Tutt'' Jones, 71, of 1481 Third St. will be at 1 p.m. today, Sept. 16 in the Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Elmo Garner will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from noon at the church. Mrs. Jones died at 12:02 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Plaisance, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist church. Survivors include one daughter, Linda Gail Jones of Lake Charles; three sisters, Hazel Malveaux and Ruby LeDay, both of Lake Charles, and Mildred Williams of New Orleans; one brother, Irvin Jones of New Orleans; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. JONES, Mary Lean LCAP 9/15/2000 Funeral services for Mary Lean ''Tutt'' Jones, 71, of 1481 Third St. will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 in the Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Elmo Garner will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from noon Saturday at the church. Mrs. Jones died at 12:02 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Plaisance, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist church. Survivors include one daughter, Linda Gail Jones of Lake Charles; three sisters, Hazel Malveaux and Ruby LeDay, both of Lake Charles, and Mildred Williams of New Orleans; one brother, Irvin Jones of New Orleans; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. JONES, Mary P. LCAP 9/18/2000 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Mary P. Jones, 90, of Chidester, Ark., will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a Camden, Ark., hospital. JONES, Tommy B. LCAP 9/4/2000 Funeral services for Tommy B. Jones, 81, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, from Our Lady of Seven Dolores Catholic Church. The Rev. Hebert May will officiate. Burial will be in the church mausoleum. Visitation is 2:30-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mr. Jones died Sunday, Sept. 3, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Lake Charles and had lived most of his life in Welsh. He was the former owner and operator of Jones Watch and Jewelry Repair. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp. and had served in World War II. He was a member of the Welsh Rotary Club, the Welsh Lions Club and Welsh American Legion. He was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolores Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Bernadette "Detta" Jones of Welsh; one son, Thomas B. Jones Jr. of Alexandria; two daughters, Judy Jones Robinson and Mary Dean Jones Sonnier, both of Welsh; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. JONES, Mary P. 9/19/2000 DeQuincy - Funeral services fro Mary P. Jones, 90, will be at 11 am today, Sept 19, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. R.T.Bridges will officiate. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery in Starks. Visitation is from 9am. Mrs. Jones died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2000, in Camden, Ark. A lifelong resident of DeQuincy, she was a member of Western Heights Baptist Church of DeQuincy. Survivors include one son, Wayne Lyles of Chidester, Ark.; one sister, Elise Switzer of Orange, Texas; six grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. KEARNEY, Thelma LCAP 9/17/2000 JENNINGS - Memorial services for Thelma (Catsulis) Kearney, 83, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18, in St. Luke's Episcopal Church. The body was cremated. Arrangements were directed by Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Kearney died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000, in Newport, Wash. KEBODEAUX, Louise M. LCAP 9/27/2000 VINTON - Funeral services for Louise M. Kebodeaux, 69, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lee Perkins will officiate. Burial will be in Courmier Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today. Mrs. Kebodeaux died at 1:37 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000, in a Sulphur hospital. She was a native of Red River County, Texas, and a longtime resident of Vinton. She was self employed. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Vinton and a lifetime member of Vinton VFW Post 208 Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include one son, Jetry Fontenot of Vinton; and two grandchildren. KELLEY, Hubert LCAP 9/27/2000 Funeral arrangements for Hubert Kelley, 82, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in a Lake Charles hospital. KELLEY, Hubert E. LCAP 9/28/2000 Funeral services for Hubert Edward Kelley, 82, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, Sept. 28, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Don Johnson and Trevor Kelley will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Hubert died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Yellow Pines, Texas, and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was a retired gold card member of Carpenters Local 953. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a deacon at Twelfth Street Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Patricia Kelley Dufrene of Lake Charles; one son, James Edward Kelley of Lake Charles; one sister, Leola Fish of Lake Charles; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. LADD, Florence LCAP 9/1/2000 Funeral arrangements for Florence Ladd, 54, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a local hospital. LADD, Florence Ida LCAP 9/8/2000 Funeral services for Florence Ida Ladd, 54, will be at 7 p.m. today, Sept. 8, in Combre Funeral Home. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday with burial in Hi-Mount Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 p.m. Mrs. Ladd died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a McNeese State University graduate and was a member of the school alumni association. She was a member of New Light Baptist Church. Survivors include three brothers, Clyde Ladd of San Diego and Bennie Ware and Donald Ladd, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Linda Albert of Lake Charles; and her mother, Nola Ladd of Lake Charles. LAFLEUR, Isabell A. LCAP 9/27/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Isabell Ardoin LaFleur, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Lawrence Kohler will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Thursday, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 9 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mrs. LaFleur died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000, in a Garland, Texas, care center. LAFLEUR, Isabell Ardoin LCAP 9/29/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Isabell Ardoin LaFleur, 85, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 29, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Lawrence Kohler will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. LaFleur died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000, in a Garland, Texas, care center. Survivors include two sons, Raymond Guillory of Vinton and Lennie Guillory of Sulphur; one daughter, Barbara Gustufson of Rowlett, Texas; one brother, Maurice Granger of Mamou; 18 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. LAMBERT, Adam J. LCAP 9/14/2000 Graveside services for Adam Joseph Lambert, 88, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 14, in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Lambert died at 1:20 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000, in a local care center. He was a lifelong resident of the Lake Charles area. Survivors include two daughters, Betty Holland of Big Lake and Judy Wallace of Fenton; one son, Billy Lambert of Morgan City; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. LANGLEY, Leo LCAP 9/8/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Leo Langley, 81, of Moss Bluff, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 8, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery. Vistiaton is from 9 a.m. Mr. Langley died at 7:25 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, in a Lake Charles hospital. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice Langley; one son, Ronald Lee Trahan of Maplewood; two daughters, Judith Dale Elliott of Maplewood and Joycelyn Marie O'Connor of Youngsville; one brother, Charles Edward Langley of Jennings; two sisters, Anna Mae Belk of Pittsburgh, Texas and Geraldine Ardoin of Jennings; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. LANGLEY, Leo LCAP 9/7/2000 MOSS BLUFF - Funeral services for Leo Langley, 79, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Friday. Mr. Langley died at 7:25 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice Langley of Moss Bluff; one son, Ronald Lee Trahan of Maplewood; two daughters, Judith Dale Elliott of Maplewood and Joycelyn Marie O'Connor of Youngsville; one brother, Charles Edward Langley of Jennings; two sisters, Anna Mae Belk of Pittsburgh, Texas, and Geraldine Ardoin of Jennings; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. LASALLE, Jimmie LCAP 9/29/2000 Funeral arrangements for Jimmie Lasalle, 70, of Cameron, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital. LAVAN, Michael LCAP 9/10/2000 ELTON - Funeral arrangements for Michael Lavan, 60, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Friday in the Jennings hospital. LAVAN, Michael S. Sr. LCAP 9/13/2000 ELTON - Funeral services for Michael S. Lavan Sr., 60, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Jose Vattakunnel will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Mr. Lavan died at 7:42 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Elton. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where he was the president of the Pastoral Advisory Council, Eucharistic Minister, lecturer, usher and a Confirmation teacher. He was the first African American elected as alderman for the city of Elton. He was a member of Pope John XXIII Council 153 of the Knights of St. Peter Claver, past Grand Knight and was the Faithful Navigator for Grand Assembly 22 of the Fourth Degree Knights. He was awarded the silver medal of honor, recipient of the Papal Medal "Benemerenti" for services to the church and community. He was a graduate of Carver High School. He received his bachelor's of science degree, master's of art, and Ed.S. degree from McNeese State University. He was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, Phi Delta Kappa International and was a licensed counselor. He was a member of the National Education Association and the Louisiana Education Association. He was a member of the Jeff Davis Parish Association, Family Relations Council of Louisiana and the American Personnel and Guidance Association. He taught in the public school system of Jeff Davis Parish for 32 years. He worked as a counselor at the University of Southwest Louisiana and was employed as a substance abuse counselor with Jeff Davis Chemical Health. Survivors include two sons, Michael Lavan Jr. of Houston and Christopher Lavan of Lake Charles; two daughters, Angela Lavan of Houston and Tasha Chapman of Elton; five brothers, Oneal Lavan of Elton, Raymand Lavan of Eunice and Clemos Lavan, Rayfield Lavan Sr. and Willard Lavan Sr., all of Lake Charles; two sisters, Ella Reed of Houston and Annetta Duresseau of Kinder; and five grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or the charity of one's choice, the family said. LAVAN, Michael S. Sr. LCAP 9/11/2000 ELTON - Funeral services for Michael S. Lavan Sr., 60, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Jose Vattakunnel will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Mr. Lavan died at 7:42 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Elton. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where he was the president of the Pastoral Advisory Council, Eucharistic Minister, lecturer, usher and a Confirmation teacher. He was the first African American elected as alderman for the city of Elton. He was a member of Pope John XXIII Council 153 of the Knights of St. Peter Claver, past Grand Knight and was the Faithful Navigator for Grand Assembly 22 of the Fourth Degree Knights. He was awarded the silver medal of honor, recipient of the Papal Medal "Benemerenti" for services to the church and community. He was a graduate of Carver High School. He received his bachelor's of science degree, master's of art, and Ed.S. degree from McNeese State University. He was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, Phi Delta Kappa International and was a licensed counselor. He was a member of the National Education Association and the Louisiana Education Association. He was a member of the Jeff Davis Parish Association, Family Relations Council of Louisiana and the American Personnel and Guidance Association. He taught in the public school system of Jeff Davis Parish for 32 years. He worked as a counselor at the University of Southwest Louisiana and was employed as a substance abuse counselor with Jeff Davis Chemical Health. Survivors include two sons, Michael Lavan Jr. of Houston and Christopher Lavan of Lake Charles; two daughters, Angela Lavan of Houston and Tasha Chapman of Elton; five brothers, Oneal Lavan of Elton, Raymand Lavan of Eunice and Clemos Lavan, Rayfield Lavan Sr. and Willard Lavan Sr., all of Lake Charles; two sisters, Ella Reed of Houston and Annetta Duresseau of Kinder; and five grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or the charity of one's choice, the family said. LAVERGNE, Armatine LCAP 9/27/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Armatine LaVergne, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. W.T. Darnell will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. LaVergne died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000. Survivors include one daughter, Alice Sesat of Sulphur; two stepdaughters, Viola O'Neal of Tennessee and Lola Gary of Jennings; three sisters, Alma Dupree, Mary Jane LeBouef and Jewel Dupree, all of Sulphur; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. LEBLANC, John P. LCAP 9/7/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for John Pierre LeBlanc, 38, will be at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 7, from Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Lafayette under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. LeBlanc died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000, in a Mamou hospital. He was a native of Sulphur. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Wasson LeBlanc; one son, Cody Spears of Sulphur; his brother, Jacques LeBlanc of Jasper, Ga.; his father, W.P. "Cockie" LeBlanc of Sulphur; his stepmother, Geraldine R. LeBlanc; and his grandmother, Eva Rice Blanchard of Shreveport. LEBLANC, John Pierre LCAP 9/4/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for John Pierre LeBlanc, 38, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, from Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in a Lafayette cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Mr. LeBlanc died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2000, in a Mamou hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Wasson LeBlanc of Sulphur; his father, Willis LeBlanc of Sulphur; and his grandmother, Eva Rice Blanchard of Shreveport. LEBLANC, John Pierre LCAP 9/3/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for John Pierre LeBlanc, 38, will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a Mamou Hospital. LEBLANC, Maudrey L. LCAP 9/8/2000 ESTHERWOOD - Funeral services for Maudrey Lemaire LeBlanc, 73, will be at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 8, in Victory Baptist Church. Burial will be in Istre Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. LeBlanc died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2000, in her residence. LEBOEUF, Emma LCAP 9/10/2000 CREOLE - Funeral services for Emma LeBoeuf, 96, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m. Mrs. LeBoeuf died Friday, Sept. 8, 2000, in a Cameron hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Cameron Parish. She was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church and the Altar Society. Survivors include two brothers, Enes Baccigalopi and Floyd Baccigalopi, both of Creole; and two sisters, Tavy Benoit of Little Chenier and Marie Ena Broussard of Creole. LEBRUN, Roy Joseph LCAP 9/24/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Roy Joseph LeBrun, 87, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Lonnie Gothrup will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Visitation is 8 a.m.-8 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mr. LeBrun died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000, in Sulphur. He was a native of Sulphur and had lived in Hackberry since 1966. He was a member of Houston River Baptist Church in Sulphur. Survivors include one son, Jackie LeBrun of Vinton; two brothers, Roland LeBrun and Louis LeBrun, both of Sulphur; five sisters, Lottie Latnier of Florida and Ada LeJune, Artie Weinger, Frances Franklin and Patsy Carlin, all of Sulphur; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. LEDOUX, Dorothy LCAP 9/23/2000 Memorial services for Dorothy LeDoux, 73, will be announced at a later date. Visitation is 10 a.m.-noon Monday, Sept. 25, in Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. LeDoux died Friday, Sept. 22, 2000, in a New Orleans hospital. She was a native of Vinton and longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a cashier at Mere's Grocery before she retired. Survivors include her husband, Howard LeDoux of Lake Charles; two sons, Dale LeDoux of Sulphur and Joseph LeDoux of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mary Lynn Guidry of Bellville, Texas, and Diana Gwin of Lake Charles; one brother, Herman Fontenot Sr. of Mittie; one half brother, Tommy Fontenot of Missouri; one half sister, Susie Fontenot of Kansas; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. LEE, Wanna B. LCAP 9/27/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral arrangements for Wanna B. Lee, 64, will be announced by Davis Mortuary. She died Tuesday. LEGE, Emily LCAP 9/24/2000 GUEYDAN - Funeral arrangements for Emily Lege, 95, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died Saturday in her daughter's residence in Kaplan. LEGE, Emily Cormier LCAP 9/25/2000 Gueydan - Funeral services for Emily Cormier Lege, 95, will be at 10 AM Tuesday, Sept. 26, from Saint Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be at Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Lege died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000, in her daughter's residents in Kaplan. LEMELLE infant LCAP 9/29/2000 Graveside services for Jermiah Freddie Ray Lemelle, infant son of Christopher Edmond and Stephanie Lemelle, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. He died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000, in his residence. LEWIS, Ann M. LCAP 9/17/2000 KERRVILLE, Texas - Funeral services for Ann M. Lewis, 101, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, from Notre Dame Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Boulette will officiate. Burial will be in Garden of Memories under the direction of Grimes Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Lewis died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000, in a Fredericksburg, Texas, care center. She was a native of St. Martinsville and had lived in Fredericksburg for the past 14 years, moving from Kerrville. She was a hospital auxiliary volunteer. She was a member of Notre Dame Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Paul H. Lewis of Fredericksburg; three sons, Paul Howard Lewis Jr. of Mt. Vernon, N.Y., James E. Lewis of Buffalo, N.Y., and Francis L. Lewis of Arlington, Texas; one daughter, Done E. Garcia of Edgewood, N.M.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. LEWIS, David J. Sr. LCAP 9/15/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for David Joseph Lewis Sr., 59, of 2825 Third St. will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in the Benevolent Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. at Fondel Memorial Chapel in Lake Charles and from 10:30 a.m. at the Fondel Memorial Chapel in Jennings. Mr. Lewis died at 11:50 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2000, in his residence. Born in Jennings, he lived in Beaumont, Texas for a number of years before moving to Lake Charles five years ago. He worked for Lake Charles Stevedores for a number of years before retiring. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Loresa Prejean Lewis; two daughters, Tony Graham and Rachel Wiltz, both of Beaumont; two stepdaughters, Velicia Chaniter of Santa Barbara, Calif. and Kimberly F. Slynt of Bloomington, Calif.; one son, David Joseph Lewis Jr. of Beaumont; two sisters, Ethel Waynn Allen of Fenton and Ethel Lynn Davis of Jennings; four brothers, Wilbert Lewis of Jennings, James Lewis of San Diego, Roy Lewis of Maryland and George Lewis of Las Vegas; his mother, Mrs. Beanna Collins of Jennings; and three grandchildren. LEWIS, David J., Sr. LCAP 9/12/2000 Funeral arrangements for David Joseph Lewis Sr., 59, if 2825 Third St. will be announced be Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 11:50am Monday in his residence. LORMAND, Hugh LCAP 9/16/2000 MOSS BLUFF - Funeral services for Hugh Lormand, 78, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Robert Edwards and Russell Lormand will officiate. Burial will be in Indian Village Cemetery in Indian Village. Visitation is 1:30-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Lormand died Friday, Sept. 15, 2000, in a local hospital. He was born in Kinder. He was a member of Moss Bluff Worship Center. He was a retired pipefitter from Cities Service after 38 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Mavis Lormand of Moss Bluff; four daughters, Lou Ellen L. Willis, Roberta Sue Thibodeaux and Tammy Darlene Sonnier, all of Moss Bluff, and Tommie Ruth Stewart of Lake Charles; two brothers, Allen Lormand of Lake Charles and Marius C. Lormand of Moss Bluff; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. LOUVIERE, Paula LCAP 9/4/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for Paula Louviere, 51, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 4, in Kingsfarm Pentecostal Church. The Revs. A.A. Haymon, Wade Lormand and Tim Ma-honey will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oaks Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today in the church. Mrs. Louviere died at 12:55 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital. She was a native of Kinder. She won the Miss Kinder Beauty Pageant during high school. She was a lifelong member of Kingsfarm Pentecostal Church. Survivors include one son, Troy Louviere of Aroura, Colo.; three daughters, Dana Polk of Valrico, Fla., Terry Haymon of Moss Bluff and Paulette Louviere of Sulphur; two brothers, Wayne Fontenot of Kinder and Douglas Fontenot of Houston; two sisters, Bonnie Bowers of Welsh and Christy Fontenot of Kinder; her mother, Aline Nevils of Kinder; and seven grandchildren. LOUVIERE, Paula LCAP 9/3/2000 KINDER - Funeral arrangements for Paula Louviere, 51, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Saturday in the Oakdale hospital. LYNCH, Margie R. LCAP 9/28/2000 HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- Funeral services for Margie R. Lynch, 75, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 28, in University Baptist Church. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Graceland Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction of Hulett Winstead Funeral Home of Hattiesburg. Mrs. Lynch died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000. LYONS, Edgar LCAP 9/8/2000 MOSSVILLE - Funeral services for Edgar "Mr. Bud" Lyons, 90, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, in Mount Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. Arthur Etienne will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Lyons died Monday, Sept. 4, 2000, in a Sulphur care center. He was a lifelong resident of Mossville. He was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Sherman Lyons of Houston; and three grandchildren. LYONS, Edgar LCAP 9/6/2000 Mossville - Funeral arrangements for Edgar Mr. "Bud" Lyons, 90, will be announced by James Funeral Home. He died Monday in Sulphur care center. MALVEAUX, Joseph R. LCAP 9/1/2000 Funeral services for Joseph Ray "Burn" Malveaux, 56, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, in Combre Funeral Home. Bishop Fred Ross Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Malveaux died Friday, Aug. 25, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Washington, La., and had lived in Lake Charles for 44 years. He was a member of Local 207 and of New Birth Holiness Church of God in Christ. Survivors include his wife, Gracie A. Malveaux of Lake Charles; two sons, Michael Malveaux of Beaumont, Texas, and Darrell Malveaux of Lake Charles; one stepson, LaMark Roberts of Lake Charles; one daughter, Gabriel Guy of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Debra Clark of Beaumont; seven brothers, Israel Malveaux, Rayfield Malveaux Jr. and Hilton Malveaux, all of Washington, La., Lionel Malveaux of Houston, Phillip Malveaux of Cade, Wilfred Malveaux of Lawtell and Raymond Malveaux of Opelousas; two sisters, Mary Lynn Malveaux of Washington, La., and Rosanna Malveaux of Houston; and five grandchildren. MALVEAUX, Lou Ella LCAP 9/23/2000 WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Lou Ella Boyd Malveaux, 66, will be at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 23, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. The Rev. Peter Revel will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mrs. Malveaux died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Cecelia and had lived in Westlake for 40 years. She was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Morris Malveaux Jr. of Houston and Raymond Malveaux Sr. of Westlake; four daughters, Judy Malveaux and Angela Lewis, both of Lake Charles, Annie L. Malveaux of Westlake and Wanda Pearrie of Crosby, Texas; five brothers, Nathan Boyd Sr. of Lake Charles and Audrey Frederick, Malcolm Boyd, Jim Boyd and Patrick Boyd, all of Cecelia; two sisters, Odelia Boyd Calais of Cecelia and Elizabeth Frederick of Rayne; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchildren. MALVEAUX, Lou Ella LCAP 9/21/2000 Funeral arrangements for Lou Ella Malveaux, 66, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in her residence. MALVEAUX, Lou Ella LCAP 9/22/2000 Westlake - Funeal services for Lou Ella Boyd Malveaux, 66, willb e at 11am Saturday, Sept 23, from St. John Bosco Cathloic Church. The Rev. PeterRevel will officiate. Burila will be in perkins Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be from9am Saturday in the church. Mrs. Malveaux died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Cecelia and had liced in Westlake for 40 years. She was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Morris Malveaux Jr. of Houston and Raymond Malveaux Sr. of Westlake; four daughters, Judy Maalveaux and Angela Lewis both of Lake Charles, Anni L. Malveaux of Westlake and Wanda pearrie of Crosby, Texas; five brothers, Nathan Boyd Sr, of Lake Chares and Audrey Frederick, Malcolm Boyd, Jim Boyd and Patrick Boyd, all of Cecelia; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. MANUEL, Maxine Perkins LCAP 9/29/2000 PITKIN - Graveside services for Maxine Perkins Manuel, 55, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 29, in Occupy II Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Ms. Manuel died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. MANUEL, Siah, Mrs. LCAP 9/3/2000 MAMOU - Funeral services for Mrs. Siah Manuel, the former Siah Chapman, 89, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Sept. 3, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim Richard will officiate. Burial will be in Old St. Ann Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. today. A rosary was recited Saturday evening. Mrs. Manuel died Friday, Sept. 1, 2000, in a Lake Charles care center. She was a resident of Lake Charles and a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Joseph "Chic" Manuel and Effery Manuel, both of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. MARCANTEL, Addie Burnett LCAP 9/24/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral arrangements for Addie Burnett Marcantel, 90, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a Kinder care center. MARCANTEL, Addie B. LCAP 9/26/2000 Indian Village - Funeral services for Addie Burnett Marcantel, 90, of Kinder were at 2 PM Sunday, Sept. 24, in Indian Village United Pentecostal Church. Burial was in Green Oak Cemetery in Kinder under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Kinder. Mrs. Marcantel died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000, and a Kinder care center. MARCANTEL, Addie B. LCAP 9/26/2000 Indian Village - Funeral services for Addie Burnett Marcantel, 90, of Kinder were at 2 PM Sunday, Sept. 24, in Indian Village United Pentecostal Church. Burial was in Green Oak Cemetery in Kinder under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Kinder. Mrs. Marcantel died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000, and a Kinder care center. MARKS, John H. Sr. LCAP 9/13/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for John H. Marks Sr., 79, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a DeRidder nursing home. MARKS, John H. Sr. LCAP 9/11/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for John H. Marks Sr., 79, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a DeRidder nursing home. MARKS, John H., Sr. LCAP 9/12/2000 DeRidder - Funeral services for John H. Marks, 79, will be at 2pm Wednesday, Sept 13, in Beauregard Cemetery. Mr. Marks died at 12:40am Sunday, Sept 10, in a DeRidder care center. MARTIN, William E. LCAP 9/16/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for William E. "Ned" Martin, 70, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, in Beth-El Apostolic Church. The Revs. Marcus Wade, Rod Martin, Shane Lester and Carlos Beard will officiate. Burial will be in Buck Martin Cemetery in Pitkin under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today at the church. Mr. Martin died Friday, Sept. 15, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Grant and had lived in Beauregard Parish for the last 38 years. He was a member of Beth-El Apostolic Church. He was a member of the Beauregard Parish School Board 1969-1970. He farmed watermelons in Beauregard Parish. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Martin of DeRidder; five sons, Douglas Martin of Mittie, Bruce Martin of Rosepine and Eddie Martin, Jeff Martin and Doyle Martin, all of DeRidder; two daughters, Susan Townson of Grant and Sandi Dowden of Pitkin; two brothers, Velmer Martin of DeRidder and Riley Martin of Grant; and four sisters, Audrey Beard of Pitkin, Inez Prewitt of Bundick's Lake, Revon Eccles of Slidell and Ruby Eccles of Pearl River; 25 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. MATTE, Arthur LCAP 9/27/2000 Funeral services for Arthur Matte, 73, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Matte died at 6:40 a.m. Tuesday in a local hospital. He was a native of Church Point and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 35 years. He was the owner and operator of Kirkman Street Paint and Body Shop. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Survivors include three sons, Anthony Matte and Arthur Matte, both of Lake Charles, and Carl Matte of Iowa, La.; two stepdaughters, Linda LaRocca and Sandra Busby, both of Lake Charles; and one sister; and five grandchildren. MCBRIDE, Walter LCAP 9/9/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Walter "Buddy" McBride, 61, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Occupy No. 1 Cemetery in Pitkin. Mr. McBride died at 3:43 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2000, in a local hospital. MCCARLEY, Hershel LCAP 9/26/2000 Memorial services for Hershel McCarley, 79, will be announced at a later date. He died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2000. His body was donated to science. Survivors include his wife, Marie McCarley, and one son, gary McCarley. MCCARLEY, Hershel LCAP 9/26/2000 Memorial services for Hershel McCarley, 79, will be announced at a later date. He died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2000. His body was donated to science. Survivors include his wife, Marie McCarley, and one son, gary McCarley. MCCELLAND, Arthur L. LCAP 9/20/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral services for Arthur Lee McCelland, 48, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, in Union Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Gerald Perkins will officiate. Burial will be in Mermentau Cemetery under the direction of V.H. Raphael Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5-10 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. McCelland died at 8:35 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Rayne, he had lived in Jennings for the past several years. He was employed by Fredeman Calcasieu Shipyard. Survivors include his wife, Stacy Lewis McCelland; two daughters, Chessica Sharda McCelland, Denay Ongella McCelland; one son, Arthur McCelland; four brothers, Percy Brunette McCelland, Frederick Shirley McCelland, Fred McCelland and Leonard McCelland; five sisters, Rachel Lawrence Deculit, Joyce Etienne, Irma Freeman, Heardy Wiley and Rita Beverly; and his mother, Della J. McCelland. MCCLELLAND, Arthur LCAP 9/16/2000 JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Arthur McClelland, 48, will be announced by V.H. Raphael Funeral Home. He died at 8:35 a.m. Friday in the Jennings hospital. MCCOWN, Roy L. Jr., Rev. LCAP 9/3/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for the Rev. Roy L. McCown Jr., 80, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, Sept. 3, in Westminster Presbyterian Church. The Revs. Robert Murray and Betty McGehee will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is 12:30-2:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. The Rev. McCown died Friday, Sept. 1, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Whitney, Texas, and had lived in Sulphur since 1958. He was a graduate of Baylor University and Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and was an active minister since 1943. As a retired minister, he served the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Maplewood and held services at Sam Houston State Park for 13 years. Survivors include his wife, Nora Bell Sallier McCown of Sulphur; one son, Kenneth Ray McCown of Sulphur; two daughters, Rona Beth McCown Milam of Humble, Texas, and Cheryl Ann McCown Hereford of Sulphur; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 301 Center Circle, Sulphur, LA 70663. MCFATTER, Corrie S. LCAP 9/21/2000 Plain Dealing - Memorial services for Corrie Shea McFatter, 80, will be at 2pm Friday, Sept 22, in Plain Dealing Baptist Church. The Rev Don Roberts will officiate. Burial will be in Plain Dealing Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Mortuary of Springhill. Visitation is 5-8pm today. Mrs. McFatter died Tuesday, Sept 199, 2000. She was born in Natchitoches Parish and was a resident of Plain Dealing. She attended Northwestern State University and taught school for 31 years. She went on Three missionary trips to Korea and one to Australia. She was a member of Plain Dealing Baptist Church and taught Sunday school for many years. Survivors include her husband, Oran Shelton McFatter, two sons Boyd Shelton McFatter of Houston and Milton Edwin McFatter of Bossier City; one daughter, Mrs. Tom (Elizabeth Shea) Nelson of Shreveport; one sister, Carol Huitt of Mineral Wells, Texas; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to Plain Dealing Baptist Church or the charity of choice, the family said. MEAUX, Anthony LCAP 9/24/2000 Funeral services for Anthony "Roy" Meaux, 64, will be at 4 p.m. today, Sept. 24, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lewis Eiselstein will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. Mr. Meaux died at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Kaplan and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 55 years. He was a 22-year veteran of the U.S. Army, retiring as a first sergeant. He served in the Korean Conflict and in Vietnam. He was a mechanic for the Department of Transportation and Development for 10 years. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Trouard Meaux of Lake Charles; one son, Tony Meaux of Lake Charles; two daughters, Ingrid Gott of Lacassine and Tina Courville of Lake Charles; two sisters, Velta Myers and Allie Mae Demeritt, both of Lake Charles; and eight grandchildren. MEAUX, Mabel M. LCAP 9/27/2000 Funeral services for Mabel Marie "Maw Maw" Meaux, 81, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is 4:30-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Meaux died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Rayne and a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Lee Roy Meaux of Sulphur; one sister, Lovenia Simon of Orange, Texas; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. MEYER, Myrtle McGee LCAP 9/25/2000 Hodge - Funeral services for Myrtle McGee Meyer, 98, will be at 3 PM Tuesday, Sept. 26, at Hodge Baptist Church. The Rev. Dewayne Boudreau will officiate. Burial will be at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery under direction of Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette. Mrs. Meyer died Saturday, Sept. 23, and Cornerstone South Nursecare Center. Visitation is from 2 -- 8 PM today in the funeral home and from noon until time of services Tuesday in the church. Mrs. Meyer was born into Dubach and lived in Hodge, Dequincy, Ruston and Lafayette. She was a member of Hodge Baptist Church were she was a Sunday School teacher. She was a seamstress until she retired. Survivors are one sister,Irma Boyd, of Ruston; one stepson, Jimmy Dale Meyer, Stonewall; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 14 great great-grandchildren. MEYER, Myrtle M. LCAP 9/26/2000 Hodge - Funeral services for Myrtle with him in the McGee Meyer, 98, of Lafayette, will be at 3 PM today, Sept. 26, in Hodge Baptist Church. The Rev. Dewayne Boudreau will officiate. Burial will be in Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Delhomme Funeral Home of Lafayette. Visitation is from noon in the church. Mrs. Meyer died at 9 PM Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000, in a Lafayette care center. She was a native of Dubach and was a former resident of Dequincy and Ruston. She lived in Dubach for most of her life. She was a retired seamstress. She was a member of Hodge Baptist Church and was a Sanday school teacher. Survivors include one stepson, Jimmie Dale Meyer of Stonewall; one sister, Irma Bpyd of Ruston; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. MEYER, Myrtle M. LCAP 9/26/2000 Hodge - Funeral services for Myrtle with him in the McGee Meyer, 98, of Lafayette, will be at 3 PM today, Sept. 26, in Hodge Baptist Church. The Rev. Dewayne Boudreau will officiate. Burial will be in Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Delhomme Funeral Home of Lafayette. Visitation is from noon in the church. Mrs. Meyer died at 9 PM Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000, in a Lafayette care center. She was a native of Dubach and was a former resident of Dequincy and Ruston. She lived in Dubach for most of her life. She was a retired seamstress. She was a member of Hodge Baptist Church and was a Sanday school teacher. Survivors include one stepson, Jimmie Dale Meyer of Stonewall; one sister, Irma Bpyd of Ruston; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. MIDKIFF, Hubert E. LCAP 9/8/2000 Funeral services for Hubert Elywne Midkiff, 70, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Eddie Simmons and Jerry Chaddick will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Lake Park Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Midkiff died at 9:07 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2000, in a local hospital. Born in DeRidder, he lived in Cottonwood before moving to Lake Charles 43 years ago. He was retired from Community Coffee. He was a member of Sale Street Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Darlene Midkiff; one daughter, Cindy M. Ford of Moss Blulff; one sister, Mary Ruth Dacus of Baton Rouge; and two granddaughters. MIDKIFF, Hubert E. LCAP 9/9/2000 Funeral services for Hubert Elywne Midkiff, 70, will be at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Eddie Simmons and Jerry Chaddick will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Lake Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Midkiff died at 9:07 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, in a local hospital. Born in DeRidder, he lived in Cottonwood before moving to Lake Charles 43 years ago. He was retired from Community Coffee. He was a member of Sale Street Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Darlyne C. Midkiff; one daughter, Cindy M. Ford of Moss Bluff; one sister, Mary Ruth Dacus of Baton Rouge; and two granddaughters. MILLER, Eddie Lee LCAP 9/24/2000 ELIZABETH - Graveside services for Eddie Lee Miller, 84, of Port Neches, Texas, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, in Turner Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Miller died Friday, Sept. 22, 2000, in Nederland, Texas. MILLER, Harris C. LCAP 9/17/2000 GUEYDAN - Funeral arrangements for Harris C. Miller, 81, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a Crowley hospital. MILLER, Harris Conride Sr. LCAP 9/18/2000 GUEYDAN -- Funeral services for Harris Conride Miller Sr., 81, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, in First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Miller died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000, in a Crowley hospital. MIMS, W.C., Dr. LCAP 9/26/2000 Arkdelphia, Arkansas - Funeral services for Dr. W. C. Mims, 83, will be at 2 PM Wednesday September 27, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Tom Martin and Robert Stagg will officiate. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home. Visitation is 6 -- 8 PM today. Dr. Mim's died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2000, in the Arkadelphia hospital. He was a native of Marthaville. He was a navy veteran of World War II. He was a school principal in Lake Charles for 19 years and later served as state director of elementary education. He was a member of First Baptist Church Arkadelphia. Survivors include his wife, Janie Anise Jones Mims; one son, Richard Mims of Mabelvale Ark; two daughters Judith Mims of Benton, Ark, and Beth Lewis of Uvalde, Texas; one brother the Rev. Cecil Mims of Mer Rouge; and three grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Arkadelphia, the family said. MIMS, W.C., Dr. LCAP 9/26/2000 Arkdelphia, Arkansas - Funeral services for Dr. W. C. Mims, 83, will be at 2 PM Wednesday September 27, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Tom Martin and Robert Stagg will officiate. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home. Visitation is 6 -- 8 PM today. Dr. Mim's died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2000, in the Arkadelphia hospital. He was a native of Marthaville. He was a navy veteran of World War II. He was a school principal in Lake Charles for 19 years and later served as state director of elementary education. He was a member of First Baptist Church Arkadelphia. Survivors include his wife, Janie Anise Jones Mims; one son, Richard Mims of Mabelvale Ark; two daughters Judith Mims of Benton, Ark, and Beth Lewis of Uvalde, Texas; one brother the Rev. Cecil Mims of Mer Rouge; and three grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Arkadelphia, the family said. MINARD, Christopher S. LCAP 9/14/2000 Funeral services for Christopher Scott Minard, 5, of Moss Bluff will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 14, in St. John Lutheran Church. The Rev. Charles R. Miller will officiate. Graveside services will be held Saturday in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Concordia, Kan. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. in the church. He died Monday, Sept. 11, 2000, in a Houston hospital. He lived most of his life in Moss Bluff. Survivors include his parents, Scott and Laurie Minard of Moss Bluff; three sisters, Jessica Stoker, Melissa Stoker and Kathleen Stoker, all of Moss Bluff; his paternal grandparents, Leo and Betty Householter of Concordia; and maternal grandmother, Marilyn Pinson of Arvada, Colo. Memorial donations may be made to Texas Children's Hospital in care of the Christopher S. Minard Fund, Jeff Davis Bank, 120 Sam Houston Jones Parkway, Lake Charles, LA 70611, the family said. MINARD, Christopher S. LCAP 9/12/2000 Funeral services for Christopher Scott Minard, 5, of Moss Bluff, will be at 10 am Thursday, Sept 14, in St. John Lutheran Church. The Rev. Charles R. Miller will officiate. Graveside services will be Saturday, Sept 16, in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Concordia, Kan. Local arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30am Thursday in the church. He died Monday, Sept 11, 2000 in a Houston hospital. He was a resident of Moss Bluff most of his life. Survivors include his parents, Scott and Laurie Minard of Moss Bluff; three sisters, Jessica Melissa and Kathleen Stoker, all of Moss Bluff; his paternal grandparents, Leo and Betty Householder of Concordia, Kan.; and his maternal grandmother, Marilyn Pinson of Arvada, Colo. Memorial donations may be made to the Texas Children's Hospital in care of the Christopher S .Minard Fund, Jeff Davis Bank, 120 Sam Houston Jones Parkway, Lake Charles, LA 70611, the family said. MITCHELL, Robert, Mrs. LCAP 9/4/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine "Kathey" Mitchell, 54, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, in Hargrove Bible Baptist Church. The Rev. Paul Nugent and Harry Methvin will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and 9-11:30 a.m. and noon until service time Tuesday. Mrs. Mitchell died Sept. 3, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Tennessee, formerly of Melville, and had lived in DeQuincy for the past 35 years. She was an employee of Petersons/Genius Drugs for 18 years. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivor include her husband, Robert Mitchell of DeQuincy; one son, Joe Mitchell of DeQuincy; two daughters, Grace Mitchell Yellott and Danna Mitchell, both of DeQuincy; one sister, Jean Angono of Melville; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph "Pappa" (Opal) Viola of Melville; and four grandchildren. MITCHELL, Robert, Mrs. LCAP 9/5/2000 DeQuincy - Funeral services for Mrs. Robert (Katherine "Kathy") Mitchell, 54, will be at 2 PM today, Sept. 5, in Hargrove Bible Baptist Church. The Rev. Paul Nugent and Harry Methvin will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 11:30 on today in the funeral home and from noon in the church. Mrs. Mitchell died Sunday, Sept. 3, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Tennessee, had lived in Melville, and had lived in DeQuincy for 35 years. She was an employee of Peterson's/Genius Drugs for 18 years. She was Baptist. Survivor include her husband; one son, Joe Mitchell of DeQuincy; two daughters, Grace Mitchell Yellott and Danna Mitchell, both of DeQuincy; one sister Jean Angono of Melville: her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph "Pappa" (Opal) Viola of Melville; and four grandchildren. MORGAN, Lillian B. LCAP 9/5/2000 Sulphur -- funeral services for Lillian Boulet and and Atkinson Morgan will be at 3 PM Wednesday, Sept. 6, and Robison Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery and Carlyss. A native of Indian Bayou, she had lived in Sulphur for 50 years. She was a retired PBX operator for Cities Service Refinery. She was a member of Faith Temple Church in Sulphur. Survivors include two daughters, Donna Lyons of Springfield and Sharon Klump of Sulphur; two sisters, Annette Bratton of Jennings and Violet LeDoux of Gillis; one brother, Charles Boulet of Bakersfield, CA; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. MORRIS, Viola Y. LCAP 9/23/2000 Funeral arrangements for Viola Y. Morris, 69, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Friday in her residence. MORRIS, Viola Yvonne LCAP 9/24/2000 Funeral services for Viola Yvonne Morris, 69, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Johnson will officiate. Dismissal will be at 1 p.m. in Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Morris died at 2:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Colfax and had lived in Lake Charles since 1952. She was a member of Twelfth Street Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Bobby J. Morris, Gary Morris and Charles Morris, all of Lake Charles; two daughters, Gayla Trahan of Lake Charles and Emma Trahan of Starks; two brothers, Alton Fox and Elton Fox, both of Anacoco; four sisters, Nell Nix, Edie Mitchell, Vorna Harrelson and Vonee Kay, all of Leesville; 18 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. MOSE, Jerry LCAP 9/1/2000 Funeral arrangements for Jerry Mose will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. MOSE, Jerry LCAP 9/3/2000 Funeral services for Jerry Mose, 68, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 4, in Back to God Revival Holiness Church. The Rev. Caldonia Malveaux and Bishop Andrew Johnson Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Mose died at 3:22 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of Back to God Revival Holiness Church, where he was a deacon. He was a member of Laborers' Local 207. Survivors include his wife, Pinkie Tanner Mose of Lake Charles; four daughters, Veronica Semien of Iowa, La., and Monique Goudeau, Rolanda King and Tryphena Goudeau, all of Lake Charles; two sons, Ivan and Demetrius Goudeau, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Rose Braxton of Houston; two brothers, Lester Mose Jr. and Rogers Mose, both of Houston; and 13 grandchildren. MOWAD, George B., Dr. 9/19/2000 Oakdale - Funeral arrangements for Dr. George B. Mowad, a69, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. He died Monday. Another article on the same day and same page read: Former Oakdale mayor killed in accident on US 165 Forest Hill - Former Oakdale Mayor Dr. George Mowad was killed Monday in a two-vehicle accident on US 165. Mowad, 68, was headed south between Woodworth and Forest Hill at about 1:56pm when the accident occurred. He died at the scene. Mowad died when his car crossed the center line and crashed head-on into a pickup truck. The driver, Teri R. Slaughter, 20, of Glenmora, was listed in critical condition in an Alexandria hospital. Mowad was mayor of Oakdale from 1972 to 1992. He was making an Oct 7 election bid for his old post against incumbent Bobby Abrusley and Wilburn "J.R." Coker. Mowad had practiced medicine in Oakdale since 1960. During his life, he received the Oakdale Civic Service Award, Louisiana's Family Doctor of the year and Diocese of Lake Charles Humanity Award. Mowad organized and served as past president of the Oakdale High School Alumni Association and was past president of the Louisiana Municipal Association, the Oakdale Lions Club, Oakdale Athletic Association, Knights of Columbus and was chief of medical staff at Oakdale Community Hospital. He was a retired U.S. Air Force major. Mowad's family included hi wife and six children. MOWAD, George B., Dr. LCAP 9/20/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Dr. George B. Mowad will be at noon Thursday, Sept. 21, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Bishop Jude Speyrer and the Revs. Juan M. Alers, Keith DeRouen and Fred F. Russi will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the Mowad Civic Center. Dr. Mowad died Monday, Sept. 18, 2000 in a traffic accident near Forest Hill. A native of Oakdale, he graduated from Oakdale High School and attended Louisiana State University. He graduated from LSU's Medical School in New Orleans in 1955. He was a member of the U.S. Air Force Medical Corps from 1957-58. After being discharged from the Air Force, he completed a family practice residency at Lafayette Charity Hospital in 1959. He established his family medical practice in Oadale in 1960 and was on the medical staff of Oakdale Community Hospital. He was a member of the Allen Parish Medical Society, the Louisian State Medical Society, the Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Medical Association. He developed three subdivisions and three business centers from 1962-1972. In 1972, he was elected mayor of Oakdale, a position he held for 20 years. During that time, he developed six more subdivisions and business centers. He was instrumental in having Oakdale selected by the U.S. Justice Department to build its largest federal correction institution in the U.S. at the time of its completion in 1985. He donated the five-acre site where Sacred Heart Catholic Church stands, was the past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council 3534 and received Oakdale's Civic Service Award and Louisiana's Family Doctor of the Year award in 1982. Survivors include his wife, Dolores Massad Mowad; four daughters, Ann Mowad Montanio of Oakdale, Judy Mowad Mahtook of Lafayette, Mary Denise Mowad Howell of Baton Rouge and Karen Mowad Steven of Wichita, Kan.; two sons, Mark Mowad and Thomas Mowad, both of Oakdale; two sisters, Moonlee Karam and Rosaliee Karam, both of Oakdale; and nine grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Southern Federation/Guardian Angels, Michael Shikany, President-SFSLAC, 1715 North Holly Lane, Atlanta, Ga. 30329, the family said. MURRAY, Rosa E. LCAP 9/1/2000 Funeral services for Rosa Edwards Murray, 50, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. The Rev. Ronnie Myrick will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Murray died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, in a New Orleans hospital. She was a graduate of Washington High School and had attended McNeese State University and Bishop College. She graduated from Louisiana Technical Institute/Sowela Campus. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, where she was the church secretary and youth director. Survivors include one son, Rico Edwards of Lake Charles; one daughter, Ronnickka Murray of Lake Charles; three brothers, Norris Edwards, Michael Edwards and Sterling Edwards, all of Lake Charles; one half-brother, Tavares Edwards of Ville Platte; one sister, Carolyn Edwards of Vallejo, Calif.; her father, Morris Edwards of Ville Platte; her mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius (Luella) Canada of Lake Charles; and her maternal grandmother, Rosella Malbrew of Lake Charles. NEVILS, Shirley L. LCAP 9/6/2000 Indian Village -- Funeral services the Shirley Lamont nettles, 64, will be at 2 PM today, September 6, in Indian Village United Pentecostal Church. The Rev.'s Terry Bushnell and Wade Lormand will officiate. Burial will be in Indian Village Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Kinder. Mrs. Nevils died at 9:40 PM Monday, September 4, 2000, in her residence. She was a longtime resident of Kinder. She was a member of Indian Village United Pentecoatal Church and a Sunday school teacher. She was a member of the Louisiana Home Extension of Allen Parish. Survivors include her husband, Pierre Nevils of Kinder; two sons, Randall bu"perny" Nevils of Longview, Texas, and Lionel Scott Nevils of Brenham, Texas; two brothers, the Rev. Wilbert Eade Lormand and William Edgar Lormand, both of Kinder; one sister, Glenda A. Baldwin of Austin, Texas; and seven grandchildren. NOEL, Beverly LCAP 9/8/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Beverly Noel, 59, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 8, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Leesville Cemetery in Pickering. Mrs. Noel died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000, in Many. NOEL, Beverly LCAP 9/7/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral arrangements for Beverly Noel, of Many, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Wednesday. NORBERT, Edward LCAP 9/10/2000 Funeral arrangements for Edward Norbert, 73, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local care center. NORBERT, Edward F. LCAP 9/15/2000 Memorial services for Edward Floyd Norbert, 72, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Randall Washington will officiate. The body was cremated. Mr. Norbert died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000, in a local care center. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include one daughter, Myrtle Tolbert of Detroit; and four grandchildren. NUNEZ Infant LCAP 9/6/2000 Grand Chenier -- Funeral service for Daniel Gerard Nunez, infant son of Gerald and Kimberly Nunez, will be at 10 AM Thursday, September 7, from St. Eugene Catholic Church. The Revs. Al Volpe and Gary VanHorn will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Chenier Community Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 1 PM today in the Church, with a Scripture service at 7 PM and a rosary at 8 PM. The infant died at 10:26 PM Monday, September 4, 2000, and a Lake Charles hospital. Additional survivors include three brothers, David Nunez and Ethan Nunez both of Cameron, and Nick Aplin of Grand Chenier; one sister Melissa Nunez of Cameron; his paternal grandfather, Joseph A. "Pup" Nunez of Grand Chenier; his maternal grandmother Sylvia Alpin of Brazoria, Texas; and his maternal great-grandfather, Spencer Lovett of Appalachiacola Florida. OLDHAM, Jeanette D. LCAP 9/9/2000 WESTLAKE - Funeral arrangements for Jeanette Delwoe Oldham, 65, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Friday in a Lake Charles hospital. OLDHAM, Jeanette Dellwo LCAP 9/13/2000 WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Jeanette Dellwo Oldham, 65, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Deacon Garret Caraway will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, with a rosary at 6 p.m., at Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. Mrs. Oldham died Friday, Sept. 8, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Shakopee, Minn., and had lived in Westlake for 34 years. She was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Roy Oldham of Westlake; three sons, Patrick O'Connor of Shakopee, Michael O'Connor of Kansas City, Mo., and Douglas Oldham of Westlake; five daughters, Kristy Mims, Shannon McInnis, Neala Racca and Rhonda Folds, all of Westlake, and Michelle Sacksteder of Sulphur; two brothers, Richard Dellwo and Charles Dellwo, both of Shakopee; two sisters, Carrie Fiedler of Shakopee and Joyce Frazier of Las Vegas; 21 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation for research of Paleocystic Kidney Disease, the family said. OLDHAM, Jeanette Dellwo LCAP 9/11/2000 WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Jeanette Dellwo Oldham, 65, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Deacon Garret Caraway will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, with a rosary at 6 p.m., at Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. Mrs. Oldham died Friday, Sept. 8, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Shakopee, Minn., and had lived in Westlake for 34 years. She was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Roy Oldham of Westlake; three sons, Patrick O'Connor of Shakopee, Michael O'Connor of Kansas City, Mo., and Douglas Oldham of Westlake; five daughters, Kristy Mims, Shannon McInnis, Neala Racca and Rhonda Folds, all of Westlake, and Michelle Sacksteder of Sulphur; two brothers, Richard Dellwo and Charles Dellwo, both of Shakopee; two sisters, Carrie Fiedler of Shakopee and Joyce Frazier of Las Vegas; 21 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation for research of Paleocystic Kidney Disease, the family said. OLDHAM, Jeanette Dellwo WESTLAKE - Funeral services LCAP 9/10/2000 for Jeanette Dellwo Oldham, 65, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Deacon Garret Caraway will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, with a rosary at 6 p.m. Mrs. Oldham died Friday, Sept. 8, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Shakoppe, Minn., and had lived in Westlake for 34 years. She was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Roy Oldham of Westlake; three sons, Patrick O'Connor of Kansas City, Mo., Michael O'Connor of Shakoppe and Douglas Oldham of Westlake; five daughters, Kristy Mims, Shannon McInnis, Neala Racca and Rhonda Folds, all of Westlake, and Michelle Sacksteder of Sulphur; two brothers, Richard Dellwo and Charles Dellwo, both of Shakoppe; two sisters, Carrie Fiedler of Shakoppe and Joyce Frazier of Las Vegas; 21 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation for research of Paleocystic Kidney Disease, the family said. O'QUAIN, Nolton J. LCAP 9/5/2000 Funeral services for Nolton J. O'Quain, 79, of Sulphur, will be at 10 AM Wednesday, Sept. 6, in Hixson Funeral Home. Monsignor Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4- 8 PM today with a prayer service at 7 PM. Mr. O'Quain died Monday, Sept. 4, 2000, and a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He worked at Conoco from 1946 until he retired in 1981. He was a member of our Lady Prop Soccer Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy O'Quain; three daughters, Carol McCain of Colfax and Susan Ferguson and Mary Ann Moses, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Lorraine Beglis of Sulphur; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. PALMER, Curtis LCAP 9/20/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral arrangements for Curtis Palmer, 87, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in Leesville. PALMER, Curtis LCAP 9/22/2000 Leesville - Funeral services for Curtis Palmer, 87, will be at 11 am today, Sept. 22, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery in Anacoco. Mr. Palmer died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2000, in the Leesville hospital. PARKER, Earnest LCAP 9/7/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Earnest "Ernie" Parker, 70, of Huntsville, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley. Mr. Parker died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000. PARKER, Earnest LCAP 9/6/2000 DeRidder -- Funeral arrangements Earnest Parker, 70, will be announced by Myers -- Colonial Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a Conroe, Texas, hospital. PENNY, James S., Mrs. LCAP 9/1/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Mrs. James Scott (Susanne Tohill) Penny, 34, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, in Snider Funeral Home. Burial will be in Alston Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today. Mrs. Penny died Monday, Aug. 28, 2000, in North Brunswick, N.J. She was a native of Longview, Texas. She had lived in Orange, Texas, and DeQuincy before residing in El Reno, Okla., for the past four years. She graduated from West Orange-Stark High School in 1984. She was a respiratory therapist for various hospitals. She was a rodeo secretary for 10 years at Penny & Sons Rodeo Company. Survivors include her husband, James Scott Penny of El Reno; one son, Copper James Penny of El Reno; her mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Dan (Trish Ann) Peck of El Reno; her father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Butch (Mona) Tohill of Freeport, Texas; one sister, Pattie Kitchel of El Reno; one stepsister, Heaven Ruiz of Lancaster, Calif.; her grandparents, Lillian Tohill of Omaha, Texas, Dena Mae Kirby of Deweyville, Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. Al (Marge) Peck of Burnet, Texas; and her great-grandmother, ''Grandma'' Penny of DeQuincy. PHILLIPS, Jetta LeBlanc, Mrs. LCAP 9/10/2000 ALEXANDRIA - Funeral services for Mrs. Jetta LeBlanc Phillips, 85, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, Sept. 10, in Hixson Brothers Funeral Home. The Rev. David Boothe will officiate. Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens. Visitation is from 12:30 p.m. today. Mrs. Phillips died Friday, Sept. 8, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. She was a schoolteacher and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, James Allen Thibodeaux of Pitkin; two daughters, Patricia Werner and Lynda Lurry, both of Alexandria; one brother, Otho LeBlanc of Thibodeaux; four sisters, Hilda Miller of Dubach, Juanita Duggan of Minden, Minerva Marshall of DeRidder and Audrey Phillips of Gillett, Ark.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, Building Fund, 5011 Jackson St. Alexandria, LA 71301, the family said. PICHELOUP, Mary L. LCAP 9/2/2000 Funeral services for Mary Louise Picheloup, 81, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept 2, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr.s Picheloup died at 11 pm Thursday, Aug 31, 2000, in a local care center. She was a native of Rayne and a longtime resident of lake Charles, She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Victor and Paul Picheloup, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Paulette Bernard of Branon, Miss., and Vicky Craig of Atlanta; one brother, William Boudreaix of Abbecille; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Pitkin - Funeral services for Inez Houston Ciolkosz, 93, will be at 4 p. Wednesday, Sept 6, in Hopewell Methodist Church. PIZANIE, Audrey LCAP 9/7/2000 Funeral arrangements for Audrey Pizanie, 87, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in a local hospital. PIZANIE, Audry A. LCAP 9/8/2000 Funeral services for Audry Anthony Pizanie, 87, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignors Irving DeBlanc and Ronald Groth and Deacon Geo-rge Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary at 7 p.m. preceded by the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus service, and 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Pizanie died at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Morgan City and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 81 years. He was one of the pioneer founders of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church Parish and Choir, where he served as an usher for more than 40 years. He was the recipient of the St. Charles Award of the Lake Charles Diocese presented by the Bishop. He was a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus in which he held several offices, and a member of the 4th degree Knights of Columbus Council 4562. He served as a volunteer for the American Relay Radio League and was a Ham Radio Operator for more than 30 years. He was a member of the Navy Mars Net for 30 years and of AARP Chapter 1900, where he was the president. He was an electrician and retired from Cities Service after 22 years of service. He was a member of IBEW Local 861. Survivors include his wife, Taimer Duhon Pizanie of Lake Charles; one daughter, Michelle Lee Peroni of Lake Charles; and one grandson. PREDIUM, Victoria LCAP 9/17/2000 Funeral arrangements for Victoria Predium will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. PREDIUM, Victoria LCAP 9/22/2000 Funeral services for Victorio "Momma Suvan" Predium, 79, will be at 1 PM, Saturday, Sept. 23, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Mackey will officiate. Burial will be in Combo Lake Memorial Rock Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 AM Saturday. Mrs. 30 am died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000, in the hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, and she lived in the Prien Lake community. She was a member of St. John The Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, David Predium and Charles Predium of Lake Charles; three Daughters, Linda Cormier, Ann. Cormier and Prelia Ruan, all of Lake Charles; one Sister, Lee Esther Bryant of Westlake,; 18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. PREMEAUX, Anise LCAP 9/16/2000 VINTON - Funeral services for Anise "Spell" Premeaux, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Lee Perkins, Dale Tatum and Bill Hollifield will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Premeaux died Friday, Sept. 15, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was born in Broussard, but lived in the Vinton area most of his life. He was a retired welder. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Vinton. Survivors include his wife, Lorena Premeaux of Vinton; one son, A.J. "Jimmy" Premeaux of Vinton; and one daughter, Phyllis Premeaux of Vinton. PRINGLE, Lucille LCAP 9/15/2000 GLENMORA - Funeral services for Lucille Pringle, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Butter Cemetery in Forest Hill. Mrs. Pringle died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital. RACCA, Elwin A. LCAP 9/9/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for Elwin A. Racca, 83, will be at noon Sunday, Sept. 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Pinehill Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Racca died Friday, Sept. 8, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Lacassine and a member of the Catholic faith. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a retired farmer and welder. Survivors include his wife, Cloma LeBouef Racca of Woodlawn; two sons, Rayford Racca and Roger Racca, both of Woodlawn; one daughter, Tangie Racca LaFleur of Woodlawn; two stepsons, Eddie Hargrave and Nelson Hargrave, both of Woodlawn; three sisters, Mary Ann Talbott of Moss Bluff and Edna Mae Witherwax and Verdie Mae Miller, both of Woodlawn; two brothers, J.D. Racca of Moss Bluff and John H. Racca of Lake Charles; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. RANDOLPH, Mary Ann LCAP 9/25/2000 Jennings - Funeral arrangements for Mary Ann Randolph, 42, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Thursday in her San Francisco residence. REED, Jeanette LCAP 9/21/2000 Westlake - Funeral arrangements for Jeanette Reed, 74, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday. REED, Jeanette M. LCAP 9/22/2000 Westlake - Funeral services for Jeanette Marie Reed, 74, will be at 1 PM today, Sept. 22, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. The Rev. Allen Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8am in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Thursday night. Mrs. Reed died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000, in Lake Charles. She was a lifelong resident of the Lake Area and a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, John Austin Reed of Westlake; three sons, John D. Reed of Westlake, Paul Reed of Houston and Keith Reed of Moss Bluff; one daughter Sandy Metzger of Westlake; and four grandchildren. RICHARD, Rodney LCAP 9/21/2000 Kaplan - Funeral services for Rodney "Rock" Richard, 82, were at 11 am Wednesday, Sept 20, from Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church. Burial was in Kaplan Cemetery under the direction of Vincent Funeral Home. Mr. Richard died at 4:15pm Monday, Sept 18, 2000 in Starks. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in World War II in the African and European Theaters. He earned seven campaign stars. After the war, he spent many years as a merchant mariner. He was a member of the Vinton VFW. Survivors include one son, Horace Clark of Starks, two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. ROMERO, Judith M. 9/19/2000 Sulphur - Funeral services for Judith M. Romero, 51, will be at 3pm today, Sept 19, in Robison Funeral Home. Daniel Graef will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is from 9am. Mrs. Romero died at 2pm Sunday, Sept 17, 2000, in Lake Charles. Survivors include one son, Tanner Cade Romero of Sulphur, and three sisters, Wilma Morgan and Vivian Dudoit, both of Sulphur, and Lettie Lenore Singletary of Tulsa, Okla. ROMERO, Hampton LCAP 9/5/2000 Jennings -- Funeral arrangements for Hampton Romero, 85, will be announced by Migues Funeral Home. He died Monday in the Jennings hospital. ROMERO, Hampton LCAP 9/6/2000 Jennings -- Funeral services for Hampton Romero, 85, will be at 10 AM today, September 6, and Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Romero died at 4:15 PM Monday, September 4, 2000, in a local hospital. ROY Infant 9/19/2000 Jennings - Graveside services for Noah Moore Roy, infant son of Storey Roy and Melanie Moore, were at 3 p, Monday, Sept 18, in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Arrangements were by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He Died at 8am Saturday, Sept 16, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. RUSSELL, Linda C. LCAP 9/26/2000 Pine Prairie - You will services for Linda C. Russell, 57, will be at 2 PM today, Sept. 26, in Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will be in Dahnahy Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Russell died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000, in the Mamou hospital. RUSSELL, Linda C. LCAP 9/26/2000 Pine Prairie - You will services for Linda C. Russell, 57, will be at 2 PM today, Sept. 26, in Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will be in Dahnahy Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Russell died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000, in the Mamou hospital. RUSSELL, Linda Cole LCAP 9/25/2000 Oakdale - Funeral arrangements for Linda Cole Russell, 57, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a Mamou hospital. RYAN, Allen D. LCAP 9/7/2000 Funeral services for Allen David Ryan, 54, were at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, in Philadelphia Church of God in Christ. Elder Rogers Cain officiated. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. today in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Mr. Ryan died Friday, Sept. 1, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles, before residing in the Mossville/Westlake area for 28 years. He moved back to Lake Charles last year. He was the owner of Ryan's Garage and was a Cub Scout Master. He was a former member of the Zodiac Motorcycle Club. He was a member of Philadelphia Church of God in Christ. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Ann Sullivan Ryan of Lake Charles; one son, Stacey Allen Ryan of Lake Charles; two daughters, Denene Sheree Ryan and Yelena Danett Ryan, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Elmo J. Ryan of Lake Charles; four sisters, Jenny Marie Bellard of Church Point and Ruth Y. Lewis, Juanita Levias and Geneva Ryan Hunt, all of Lake Charles; his stepmother, Margie Ryan of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. RYAN, Allen D. LCAP 9/2/2000 Funeral arrangements for Allen D. Ryan, 54, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. RYAN, Allen D. LCAP 9/6/2000 Funeral services for Alen David Ryan, 54, will be at 8 PM today, September 6, in Philadelphia Church of God in Christ. Elder Rogers Cain will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10am Thursday in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 AM -- 2 PM today in the funeral home and from 5 PM in the Church. Mr. Ryan died Friday, September 1, 2000, and a local hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles and resided in the Mossville/Westlake area for 28 years. He moved back to Lake Charles last year. He was the owner of Ryan's Garage and was a Cub Scout Master. He was a former member of the Zodiac Motorcycle Club. He was a member of Philadelphia Church of God in Christ. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Ann Sullivan Ryan Lake Charles; one son, Stacey Allen Ryan of Lake Charles; two daughters, Denene Sheree Ryan and Yelena Danett Ryan, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Elma J. Ryan of Lake Charles; four sisters, Jenny Marie Bellard of Church Point, Ruth Y. Lewis, Juanita Lewis and Geneva Ryan Hunt, all of Lake Charles; and his stepmother Margie Ryan of Lake Charles. SAVANT, Elredge LCAP 9/16/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for Elredge Savant, 66, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, in Indian Village Baptist Church. The Rev. Jaceson Johnson will officiate. The body was cremated under the direction of Bring Funeral Home of Tucson, Ariz. Mr. Savant died at 11:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000, in a Tucson hospital. He was a native of Kinder and had lived in Tucson for the past 32 years. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force after 21 years of service. He worked civil service at Davis Monthan Air Force Base for 14 years. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Savant of Tucson; two sons, Elredge "Redgie" Savant Jr. and Gary W. Savant, both of Tucson; one daughter, Rebecca L. Bell of Oklahoma City; five sisters, Kathleen Palir and Lois Funderburg, both of Lake Charles, Betty Fontenot of Eunice, Irma LaFleur of Scott and Diane Mercantel of Kinder; and two grandchildren. SAVANT, Elredge LCAP 9/15/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for Elredge Savant, 66, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, in Indian Village Baptist Church. The Rev. Jaceson Johnson will officiate. The body was cremated under the direction of Bring Funeral Home of Tucson, Ariz. Mr. Savant died at 11:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000, in a Tucson hospital. He was a native of Kinder and had lived in Tucson for the past 32 years. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force after 21 years of service. He worked for Civil Service at Davis Monthan Air Force Base for 14 years. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Savant of Tucson; two sons, Elredge "Redgie" Savant Jr. and Gary W. Savant, both of Tucson; one daughter, Rebecca L. Bell of Oklahoma City; five sisters, Kathleen Palir and Lois Funderburg, both of Lake Charles, Betty Fontenot of Eunice, Irma LaFleur of Scott and Diane Mercantel of Kinder; and two grandchildren. SAVELL, Barney M. LCAP 9/2/2000 Hampton, VA - Memorial services for Barney M. Savell, 61, were held at 1 pm Monday, Aug 28, in Langley Baptist Church. Arrangements were by the Ctemation Society of Virginia. Mr. Savell died Friday Aug. 25, 2000, in his residence. A native of Clare, he resided in Hampton. He was employed by Entergy, formaly Gulf States Electric Co., from May 1958 to March 1995. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Ann Nash Savell, one sone John Milton Savell of Hampton; two sisters, Opal Corely of Nederland, Texas, and Eunice Gentry of Many; one brother Lester Savell of Florien; and two grandchildren. SAVOY, Ena B. LCAP 9/14/2000 CHLOE - Funeral services for Ena Buller Savoy, 81, of Lake Charles, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 14, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Wednesday evening. Mrs. Savoy died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000. She was a native of Elton. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the church Altar Society and was a lay minister. Survivors include three sons, John David Savoy, Charles Donald Savoy and James Edward Savoy, all of LeBleu Settlement; one daughter, Elaine Savoy Thompson of LeBleu Settlement; two brothers, Amos Buller of Kinder and John "J.D." Buller of Crowley; one sister, Eva Laughlin of Elton; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. SCHEXNAYDER, Alida H. LCAP 9/14/2000 LAFAYETTE - Funeral services for Alida Hargrave Schexnayder, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15, in Delhomme Funeral Home. The Rev. Nicky Trahan will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Schexnayder died at 2:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000, in her residence. She was born in Kaplan, and resided in Lake Charles for many years. She lived in Lafayette most of her life. Survivors include five sons, Bob Schexnayder of Royse City, Texas, Wilson Schexnayder Jr. and Herman J. Schexnayder, both of Iowa, La., Clifford J. Schexnayder of St. Martinville and Michael Schexnayder of Sunset; one daughter, Mrs. Gerald (Burnella) Broussard of Scott; two sisters, Marie "Tote" Schrinier of Homer and Hazel H. Greene of Kaplan; 11 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. SCUDERI, Marcus L. LCAP 9/7/2000 ORANGE, Texas - Funeral services for Marcus Lane Scuderi, 43, will be at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 7, in First Baptist Church of Orange. The Rev. Barry Bradley will officiate. Burial will be in Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange, Texas, under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home of Orange. Mr. Scuderi died Monday, Sept. 4, 2000, in a Beaumont, Texas, hospital. A native of Opelousas, he lived in Lake Charles before moving to Orange 17 years ago. He was owner and computer programmer for Ecosoft Marketing of Beaumont, Texas. He coached Little League Baseball and Upward Bound basketball and held a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Survivors include his wife, Gaynell Williams Scuderi of Orange; one daughter, Tiffany Scuderi; one son, Brandon Scuderi of Orange; one brother, Joey Scuderi of Moss Bluff; one sister, Linda Broussard of Moss Bluff; and his parents, Mike and Shirley Scuderi of Lake Charles. SCUDERI, Marcus L. LCAP 9/6/2000 Orange, Texas - Funeral services for Marcus Blaine Scuderi, 43, with the 1 AM Thursday, Sept. 7, and perspectives church of Orange. The Rev. Berry Bradley will officiate. Berry will be an Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange, Texas, under the direction of Claiborne Funeral Home of Orange. Visitation is from 5 PM today. Mr. Scuderi died Monday, Sept. 4, 2000, in a Beaumont, Texas, hospital. A native of Opelousas is, he lived the Lake Charles before moving to Orange 17 years ago. He was all marking computer programmer for Ecosoft Marketing of Beaumont, Texas. He coached Little League Baseball and Upward Bown basketball and held black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Survivors include his wife, Gaynel Williams Scuderi of Orange; one daughter, Tiffany Scuderi of Orange; one son, Brandan Scuderi of Orange; one brother, Joey Scuderi of Moss Bluff; one sister, Linda Broussard of Moss Bluff; and his parents, Mike and Shirley Scuderi of Lake Charles. SHANNON, Delores S. LCAP 9/8/2000 Funeral services for Delores Ann Stickell Shannon, 55, will be at 3 p.m. Satur-day, Sept. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jake Mulligan will officiate. The body will be cremated. Mrs. Shannon died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Jonesboro and had been a former resident of Lake Charles. She was a resident of Louisville, Ky. Survivors include one son, Sean Shannon of Louisville; one brother, George R. "Rudy" Stickell of Lake Charles; six sisters, Brenda Harless of Florien, Becky Stickell of Many, Penny Smith of Jasper, Ind., and Faith O'Meara, Kimberly Stickell and Catherine Slade, all of Lake Charles; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon H. (Margie) Stickell of Lake Charles. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Southwest Louisiana, the family said. SHANNON, Delores S. LCAP 9/7/2000 Funeral services for Delores Ann Stickell Shannon, 55, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Shannon died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000, in her residence. SIMMS, Vernis Davis LCAP 9/29/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Vernis Davis Simms, 84, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 29, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Leesville Cemetery. She died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000, in her residence. SLAUGHTER, Teri R. LCAP 9/20/2000 GLENMORA - Funeral services for Teri Renee Slaughter, 21, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 20, in Calcasieu Baptist Church. Burial will be in Melder Family Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. She died Monday, Sept. 18, 2000, in an Alexandria hospital as the result of an auto accident. SMITH, Julius, Rev. LCAP 9/7/2000 Funeral services for the Rev. Julius Smith, 76, will be at 7 p.m. today, Sept. 7, in Zion Tabernacle Baptist Church. The Rev. Jimmy R. Stevens will officiate. Dismissal will be in at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, in the church. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home Visitation is from 5 p.m. today in the church. The Rev. Smith died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles. He was retired from Gold States Utilities. He was a 7th District Baptist Assembly missionary, pastor of St. Luke Baptist Church and a member of the Baptist Ministers Union. He was a former chairman of the Calcasieu Baptist Association and a member of Interdenominational Ministers and the board of American Baptist College Extension of Lake Charles. Survivors include one son, Floyd Smith of Lake Charles; one brother, Matthew Smith of Inkster, Mich.; and two grandchildren. SMITH, Julius, Rev. LCAP 9/3/2000 Funeral arrangements for the Rev. Julius Smith, 76, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital. SMITH, Julius, Rev LCAP 9/6/2000 Funeral services for the Rev. Julius Smith, 76, will be at 7 PM Thursday, Sept. 7, and Zion Tabernacle Baptist Church. The Rev. Jimmy R Stevens will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 AM Friday in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. To visitation is from 5 PM Thursday in the church. The Rev. Smith died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000, and a local hospital. He was retired from Gulf states Utilities. He was a Seventh District Baptist Association Missionary. He was a pastor of St. Luke Simpson Baptist Church. He was a member of the Baptist Ministers Union, Interdenominational Ministers and the Board of American Baptist College Extension of Lake Charles. He was a former chairman of the Calcasieu Baptist Association. Survivors include one son, Floyd Smith of Lake Charles; one brother, Matthew Smith of Inkster, MA; and two grandchildren. SONIER, Glenn R. LCAP 9/6/2000 Sulphur - Graveside services for Glam Ray Sonier, 53, will be at 1 PM Thursday, Sept. 7, in Roselawn Cemetery. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 6 -- 9 PM today and 9 AM to 12:30 PM Thursday in the funeral home. Mr. Sunday died Monday, Sept. 4, 2000, and his residents. Survivors include two sons, land in Sunday and Brett Sunday, both of Oxford AL; two daughters, Tammy Sunday of Corliss and crystal Sunday of Lake Charles; one brother, Thomas Sunday of Buffalo, New York; two sisters collate Ruby Taylor of Sulphur and Bobby Jean Maxwell Rock Island allegory; and two grandchildren SONNIER, Mary Lois LCAP 9/10/2000 Funeral services for Mary Lois Sonnier, 67, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ken Hooper will officiate. Burial will be in Cox Cemetery in Iowa. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Sonnier died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000, in a Vidor, Texas, care center. She was a native of Mermentau and had lived in the Lake Charles area for 10 years prior to moving to Bridge City, Texas, in 1959. She was a member of the Bridge City First Assembly of God Church. Survivors include her husband, Jessie Sonnier of Bridge City; seven sons, Larry Sonnier and the Rev. Kenneth Sonnier, both of Iowa, Edward Sonnier of Effie, Bryan Sonnier of Alexandria, Myron Sonnier of Bridge City, Jessie L. Sonnier of Little Cypress, Texas, and Eric Sonnier of Mauriceville, Texas; four daughters, Rhonda Blaylock of Orange Field, Texas, Suzanne Fontenot of Beaumont, Texas, Karla Paxton of Bridge City and Nanette Blosser of Arlington, Texas; three sisters, Margaret Myers of Lake Charles, Evan Mae Kelly of Alabama and Pearl Cupid of Slidell; 24 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. SONNIER, Mary Lois LCAP 9/13/2000 Funeral services for Mary Lois Sonnier, 67, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ken Hooper will officiate. Burial will be in Cox Cemetery in Iowa. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Sonnier died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000, in a Vidor, Texas, care center. She was a native of Mermentau and had lived in the Lake Charles area for 10 years prior to moving to Bridge City, Texas, in 1959. She was a member of the Bridge City First Assembly of God Church. Survivors include her husband, Jessie Sonnier of Bridge City; seven sons, Larry Sonnier and the Rev. Kenneth Sonnier, both of Iowa, Edward Sonnier of Effie, Bryan Sonnier of Alexandria, Myron Sonnier of Bridge City, Jessie L. Sonnier of Little Cypress, Texas, and Eric Sonnier of Mauriceville, Texas; four daughters, Rhonda Blaylock of Orange Field, Texas, Suzanne Johnson of Beaumont, Texas, Karla Paxton of Bridge City and Nanette Blosser of Arlington, Texas; three sisters, Margaret Myers of Lake Charles, Evan Mae Kelly of Alabama and Pearl Cupid of Slidell; 24 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. SONNIER, Mary Lois LCAP 9/11/2000 Funeral services for Mary Lois Sonnier, 67, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ken Hooper will officiate. Burial will be in Cox Cemetery in Iowa. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Sonnier died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000, in a Vidor, Texas, care center. She was a native of Mermentau and had lived in the Lake Charles area for 10 years prior to moving to Bridge City, Texas, in 1959. She was a member of the Bridge City First Assembly of God Church. Survivors include her husband, Jessie Sonnier of Bridge City; seven sons, Larry Sonnier and the Rev. Kenneth Sonnier, both of Iowa, Edward Sonnier of Effie, Bryan Sonnier of Alexandria, Myron Sonnier of Bridge City, Jessie L. Sonnier of Little Cypress, Texas, and Eric Sonnier of Mauriceville, Texas; four daughters, Rhonda Blaylock of Orange Field, Texas, Suzanne Johnson of Beaumont, Texas, Karla Paxton of Bridge City and Nanette Blosser of Arlington, Texas; three sisters, Margaret Myers of Lake Charles, Evan Mae Kelly of Alabama and Pearl Cupid of Slidell; 24 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. SPEARS, Vesta P. LCAP 9/29/2000 Funeral services for Vesta P. Spears, 53, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, in Greater Saint Mary Baptist Church. The Rev. Sam Tolbert will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Spears died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Vinton, was raised in Port Arthur, Texas, and had lived in Sulphur for most of her life. Survivors include two sons, Allen Coco and David Towner, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Chrissanthia Coco of Sulphur and Scherrazade Ardoin of Lake Charles; two brothers, Lindon Coco Jr. of Port Arthur and Lionel Williams of Sulphur; three sisters, Mrs. Pearline Hillstock of Port Arthur, Mrs. Bobbie Jean Fontenot of Sulphur and Louverneice Coco of Lake Charles; and six grandchildren. SPEARS, Vesta P. LCAP 9/25/2000 Funeral arrangements from Vesta P. Spears, 53, of Sulphur, will be announced by James Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. STANFIELD, James LCAP 9/28/2000 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for James "Son" Stanfield, 75, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 28, in First United Pentecostal Church. The Rev. T.D. Cardwell will officiate. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery in Fields under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Mr. Stanfield died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy. He was a painter and carpenter in DeQuincy for 40 years before he retired. Survivors include his wife, Margie Stanfield of DeQuincy; one son, James Gilland of DeQuincy; one daughter, Mellette Moseley of DeQuincy; one sister, Hazel Raybourn of DeQuincy; and six grandchildren. STAPP, Thomas E. Jr. LCAP 9/15/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral arrangements for Thomas E. Stapp Jr., 69, will be announced by Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a Lake Charles hospital. STAPP, Thomas E. Sr. LCAP 9/16/2000 DERIDDER - Graveside services for Thomas E. Stapp Sr., 69, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, in Woodlawn Cemetery with full military honors. Mr. Stapp died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. STEWART, Bertha T., Mrs. LCAP 9/12/2000 Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Thibodeaux Stewart, 65, will be at 2 pm Wednesday, Sept 13, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Eddie Simmons will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 10am-9pm today and from 8am Wednesday. Mrs. Stewart died at 10:20am Monday, Sept. 11, 2000, in hr residence. A native of Crowley, she had lived in Lake Charles for 38 years. She worked as a nurse's aide. She was a member of South Lake Charles Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Terrel W. Stewart of Griffin, Ga., Russell J. Stewart of Oakdale and Byron K. Stewart of Sulphur; four brothers, Carlson Thibodeaux and Emery Thibodeaux both of Morse, Hansen Thibodeaux of Roanoke and Alex Thibodeaux of Crowley; and five grandchildren. STOUT, Lillian R. LCAP 9/22/2000 DeQuincy - Funeral services Lillian R. Stout, 71, will be at 10am Sept. 23, in DeQuincy Assembly of God. The Rev. Ken Hooper will officiate. Burial will be in Spikes Cemetery under the direction of Snyder Funeral Home. Visitation is from 2 PM today in the church. Mrs. Stout died at 1:30 am Thursday, Sept. 21, 2000, in a Merryville c its are center. She was a native of Georgetown, Arkansas, and was a former resident of Melville. She had lived in DeQuincy at 37 years. She was a homemaker and a member of DeQuincy Assembly of God. Survivors include one son, Jimmy Stout of DeQuincy; one daughter Jenell Snyder of Bancroft; two brothers, Alton Reeves of Gonzales and Wayne Reeves of Savannah, Tenn.; and the order a Letha Copeland of Yucappia, Calif., Opal Viola of Melville, Jerene Lawrence of Mount Airey, N.C. and Maxine Oaks of New London, North Carolina; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. STOVALL, Nellie F. LCAP 9/26/2000 Orange, Texas - Funeral services for Nellie Faye Stovall, 65, at the Deweyville, Texas, will be at 2 PM Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Dorman Funeral Home. The Rev. Jeremy Shields will officiate. Burial will be at King Cemetery in the Hartburg, Texas. Visitation is 11 AM -- 9 PM today in the funeral home. Mrs. Stovall died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Kirbyville, Texas, and had lived in Deweyville the most of her life. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Billy Stovall and Mark Stovall, both of Lumberton, Texas; and one daughter, Shree Newton of Vidor, Texas; two brothers, Arnold Smith of Starks and Frank Smith of Sarasota, Texas; and four sisters, Idell Smith and Barbara Sarth, both of the Orange, Mary Corry of Moss Bluff and Sadie Welch of Mauriceville, Texas. STOVALL, Nellie F. LCAP 9/26/2000 Orange, Texas - Funeral services for Nellie Faye Stovall, 65, at the Deweyville, Texas, will be at 2 PM Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Dorman Funeral Home. The Rev. Jeremy Shields will officiate. Burial will be at King Cemetery in the Hartburg, Texas. Visitation is 11 AM -- 9 PM today in the funeral home. Mrs. Stovall died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Kirbyville, Texas, and had lived in Deweyville the most of her life. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Billy Stovall and Mark Stovall, both of Lumberton, Texas; and one daughter, Shree Newton of Vidor, Texas; two brothers, Arnold Smith of Starks and Frank Smith of Sarasota, Texas; and four sisters, Idell Smith and Barbara Sarth, both of the Orange, Mary Corry of Moss Bluff and Sadie Welch of Mauriceville, Texas. STRACENER, Beaver R. LCAP 9/23/2000 DERIDDER - Funeral services for Beaver Ray Stracener, 68, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, in Cile Baptist Church. The Rev. David Stracener will officiate. Burial will be in Smyrna Cole Cemetery in Craven under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today at the church and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Stracener died at 1:05 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22, 2000. He was a native of Pitkin and a longtime resident of DeRidder. He worked for the Department of Transportation for 15 years and the Beauregard Parish Police Jury for 10 years. He was a member of Cile Baptist Church. He was a past president of the Longville Lions Club. Survivors include his wife, Verna Stracener of DeRidder; three sons, Billy Ray Stracener and Bobby Ray Stracener, both of DeRidder, and Benny Ray Stracener of Moss Bluff; three daughters, Beverly Cantrell and Fayetta Stracener, both of DeRidder, and Joyce Allemang of Ragley; four brothers, George Stracener of Denton, Texas, Ed Stracener of DeRidder and Gerald Stracener and Nick Stracener, both of Pitkin; three sisters, Nancy Ferguson of DeRidder, Florence Haselton of Pitkin and Chris Prather of Singer; 16 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. SWINNEY, Vera LCAP 9/29/2000 Funeral services for Vera "Maw" Swinney, 64, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, in Southside Baptist Church. The Rev. Steve Shirley will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Swinney died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Wyatt and had lived in Sulphur for most of her life. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church. She was the former owner and operator of Kids-R-Us Day Care Center in Sulphur. Survivors include one son, Mark Wayne Swinney of Sulphur; three daughters, Donna Lynn Henry of Lake Charles and Belinda Ann Price and Ashley Nichole Swinney, both of Sulphur; one brother, Clayton Heyse of Big Sandy, Texas; four sisters, Louise Holloway of Sulphur, Pat Brooks of Ducanville, Texas, Bobbie Morris of Belle Chase and Arlene Cloyd of Ferriday; her mother, Lizzie Mae Heyse of Sulphur; and six grandchildren. TAKACS, Zolan J. LCAP 9/2/2000 Funeral services for Zolan James Takacs. 80, will be at 10 am Monday, Sept. 4, in Johnsoh Funeral Home. The Revs. Mark Stagg and Ronnie Wstes will officiate. Burial will be in Highland memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-10 pm Sunday and from 8 am Monday/ Mr. Takaxs died at noon Friday, Sept 1, 2000 in a local hospital. He was a native of Morgantown, W.Va., and had lived in Lake Charles since 1950. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was the owner-operator of Snoopers Den Antiques and was a funiture dealer and salesman. He was a member of Boulevard Baptist Church; he was a deacon and the church treasurer. He taught Bible classes at Grand Cove, Resthaven and Kingsley's Place care centers. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Fontenot Takacs of Lake Chalress; two daughters, Patricia Ann Inge and Helen Louise Takacs, both of Dallas; two brothers, Elmer Takacs of Masontown, W. Va. and Joe Takacs of Niles, Ohio; two sisters, Olga Henderson of Indiana and Margaret DeProspero of Masontown; five grandchildren and eight great grand-children. TEAL, Alice D., Mrs. LCAP 9/4/2000 LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral services for Mrs. Alice D. Teal, 99, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anthony Mausoleum under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. today, with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. by the Rev. Martineau and at 7 p.m. by the Catholic Daughters of America. Mrs. Teal died at 8:22 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. She was a native of Lowry and had lived most of her life in Lake Arthur. Survivors include one daughter, Nora Kirkpatrick of Lake Arthur; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. TEAL, Alice D., Mrs. LCAP 9/5/2000 Lake Arthur -- Funeral services for Mrs. Alice D. Teal, 99, will be a 1 PM today, Sept. 5, from our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Entombment will be in St. Anthony Mausoleum under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral home. Visitation continues today. A rosary was recited Monday evening. Mrs. Teal died at 8:22 am Sunday, Sept. 3, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. She was a native of Lowery and lived most of her life in Lake Arthur. Survivors include one daughter, Nora Kirkpatrick of Lake Arthur; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. THIBODEAUX, Royce M. LCAP 9/27/2000 KINDER - Funeral services for Royce Michael Thibodeaux, 22, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, in Hebron Baptist Church. Burial will be in Green Oaks Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mr. Thibodeaux died Monday, Sept. 25, 2000, near Kinder. THIBODEAUX, Royce M. LCAP 9/26/2000 Kinder - Funeral arrangements for Royce Michael Thibodeaux, 22, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Monday. THIBODEAUX, Royce M. LCAP 9/26/2000 Kinder - Funeral arrangements for Royce Michael Thibodeaux, 22, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. He died Monday. THIERRY, Samuel LCAP 9/22/2000 funeral arrangements for Sammy Thierry, 55, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. THIERRY, Samuel Paul LCAP 9/25/2000 Funeral services for Samuel Paul Thierry, 55, will be at noon Tuesday, Sept. 26, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Marie Carrier will officiate. Burial will be Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 AM Tuesday. Mr. Thierry died Thursday Sept. 21, 2000, a local hospital. He was a native of Iowa and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Thierry of Baton Rouge; six daughters, Tracy Haywood of Baytown, Texas, Deborah Young of Reston, Virginia, and Bernadette Clgar, Pamela Hawkins, Nefertari Duncan and Crystal Duncan, all of Baton Rouge; one brother Gilbert Cole of Kinder; six sisters, Eva M. Lager of Eunice, Dorothy Perry of Detroit, Michigan, and Rose Brown, and Desi L. Thierry, Shirley R. Thierry and Gloria L. Thierry, all of Lake Charles; and seven grandchildren. THOMPSON, Arthur L. LCAP 9/29/2000 Funeral arrangements for former Lake Charles resident Arthur L. Thompson, 50, of Sebasto, Calif., will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in California. THOMPSON, Harles LCAP 9/27/2000 OAKDALE - Funeral services for Harles Thompson, 96, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, in the White Oaks Funeral Home. Burial will be in Occupy No. 1 Cemetery. Mr. Thompson died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000, in the Oakdale hospital. THOMPSON, James H. LCAP 9/29/2000 BATON ROUGE - Funeral services for James Hardie ''Jim'' Thompson, Jr., 68, formerly of Lake Charles, were Saturday, Sept. 23, in Rabenhorst East Funeral Home. The Rev. Dave Sheehan officiated. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park. Mr. Thompson died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2000, in his home. He attended Landry Memorial High School. He was a former member of the Lake Charles Police Department. He was retired from Saybolt Petroleum Co. Survivors include three sons, James H. Thompson III, John R. Thompson and David B. Thompson, all of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Loree T. Bordelon of Moreauville; one brother, Jerry O. Thompson of Lake Charles; one sister, Beverly T. Jones of Raleigh, N.C.; his mother, Edna Thompson of Columbia; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. THOMPSON, James H. LCAP 9/28/2000 BATON ROUGE -- Funeral services for James Hardie ''Jim'' Thompson Jr., 68, formerly of Lake Charles, were Saturday, Sept. 23, in Rabenhorst East Funeral Home. The Rev. Dave Sheehan officiated. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park. Mr. Thompson died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2000, in his home. He attended Landry Memorial High School. He was a former member of the Lake Charles Police Department. He was retired from Saybolt Petroleum Co. Survivors include three sons, James H. Thompson III, John R. Thompson and David B. Thompson, all of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Loree T. Bordelon of Moreauville; one brother, Jerry O. Thompson of Lake Charles; one sister, Evanna Newtwon of Raleigh, N.C.; his mother, Edna Thompson of Columbia; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. THOMPSON, Lee LCAP 9/18/2000 JONESBORO -- Funeral services for Lee Thompson, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, in Jonesboro United Methodist Church. The Revs. Roy Bryan Moore, Gene Cumpton and Dr. Herb Dickerson will officiate. Burial will be in Gayla Traina Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mr. Thompson died Sunday, Sept., 17, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of LaSalle Parish and had lived in Jonesboro since 1962. He was retired from Edmonds Funeral Home. He was a member of the Jonesboro-Hodge Kiwanis Club and the Jonesboro United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Thompson of Jonesboro; one son, David Thompson of Jonesboro; one daughter, Mrs. Glynn (Terry Thompson) Kohler of Lake Charles; two sisters, Judy Small of Paducah, Ky., and Lou Taylor of Deville; and two grandsons. THOMPSON, Travis LCAP 9/4/2000 PITKIN - Funeral services for Travis Thompson, 79, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 4, in Occupy No. 1 Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Whites Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Thompson died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000, in his residence. THOMPSON, Randy L. LCAP 9/12/2000 Welsh - Funeral services for Randy Lee Thompson, 41, will be at 2 pm Wednesday, Sept 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Poerio will officiate. Burial be in Cooper Cemetery in Merryville. Visitation is 4-10pm today with a rosary at 7pm. Mr. Thompson died Monday, Sept 11, 2000, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Kinder, he was a field supervisor for Garber Farms. He was Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Cathy Thompson of Pine Island; one son Richard J. Thompson of Pine Island; and two daughters, Mrs. Kennon (Rachel) Leonard of Bell City and Rael Ellen Thompson of Pine Island. THORNHILL, Hank T, LCAP 9/5/2000 Glenmora -- Funeral services for Hank priced in Thornhill, 26, will be at 4 PM today, Sept. 5, into Glenmora Baptist Church. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery in Union Hill under the direction of Ardoin Funeral in home of Oakdale. Mr. Thornhill died Friday, in his residence. TRAHAN, Douglas LCAP 9/28/2000 JOHNSON BAYOU -- Funeral services for Douglas Trahan, 70, of Jennings, will be at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 28, in Johnson Bayou Baptist Church. The Rev. Less Fogleman will officiate. Burial will be in Head of Hollow Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Visitation is 8-10 a.m. in the funeral home and from 2 p.m. in the church. Mr. Trahan died at 1:55 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Johnson Bayou. He was employed with Big E. Drilling. He was a master sergeant in the Army during the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Nola Marie Trahan of Jennings; three sons, Gaylon Trahan, Fabian Trahan and Derek Trahan, all of Jennings; two daughters, Mrs. Kim (Starlett) Young of Maurice and Lanell Trahan of Jennings; three brothers, Alton Trahan, Allen Trahan and Utley Trahan, all of Johnson Bayou; two sisters, Sylvia Constance of Sulphur and Martha Lorran Blanchard of Johnson Bayou; and eight grandchildren. TRAHAN, James LCAP 9/13/2000 JOHNSON BAYOU - Funeral services for James "Donnell" Trahan, 47, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 11, from Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. The Rev. Roland Vaughn will officiate. Burial will be in Head of the Hollow Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today in the church. Mr. Trahan died at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Lake Charles and lived most of his life in Johnson Bayou. He was a maintenance technician and was employed by Dynegy Mid Stream Services. He also worked with Stream property management. He was a member of Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. He was a member of the F.J. Pavell 8323. Survivors include his wife, Anne Trahan of Johnson Bayou; six sons, Cody Trahan, Jody Trahan, Jeremy Trahan, Jake Trahan, Josh Trahan and Jonathan Trahan, all of Johnson Bayou; one daughter, Shelley Anne Trahan of Johnson Bayou; three brothers, Kenny Trahan, Glenn Trahan and Tim Trahan, all of Johnson Bayou; one sister, Cindy McGee of Johnson Bayou; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin (Belle) Trahan of Johnson Bayou. TRAHAN, James LCAP 9/11/2000 JOHNSON BAYOU - Funeral services for James "Donnell" Trahan, 47, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 11, from Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. The Rev. Roland Vaughn will officiate. Burial will be in Head of the Hollow Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today in the church. Mr. Trahan died at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Lake Charles and lived most of his life in Johnson Bayou. He was a maintenance technician and was employed by Dynegy Mid Stream Services. He also worked with Stream property management. He was a member of Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. He was a member of the F.J. Pavell 8323. Survivors include his wife, Anne Trahan of Johnson Bayou; six sons, Cody Trahan, Jody Trahan, Jeremy Trahan, Jake Trahan, Josh Trahan and Jonathan Trahan, all of Johnson Bayou; one daughter, Shelley Anne Trahan of Johnson Bayou; three brothers, Kenny Trahan, Glenn Trahan and Tim Trahan, all of Johnson Bayou; one sister, Cindy McGee of Johnson Bayou; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin (Belle) Trahan of Johnson Bayou. TUPLIN, Mary E. LCAP 9/30/2000 GALE FERRY, Conn. - Funeral services for Mary E. Tuplin, 84, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Burial will be in at a later time. Arrangements are by Church and Allen Funeral Service Inc. Mrs. Tuplin died Friday, Sept. 29, 2000, in a local care center. VALLOT, Paul D. LCAP 9/14/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Paul Daniel Vallot, 52, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Vincent Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. Friday. Mr. Vallot died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000, in Texas City, Texas. He was a native of Youngsville, a former resident of Lake Charles and was residing in Houston. He graduated from Marion High School. He worked as a water blaster for Evergreen. Survivors include two sons, Brad Vallot of Sulphur and Jason Vallot of Chula Vista, Calif.; two brothers, Edward Vallot of Houston and Wilfred Vallot Jr. of Youngsville; and one grandchild. VANWINKLE, Ronald D. LCAP 9/1/2000 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Ronald D. VanWinkle, 59, will be at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 1, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. G. David Hennigan and Jeffery Hennigan will officiate. Burial will be in Bilbo Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mr. VanWinkle died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Goose Creek, Texas. He had lived in Orange, Texas, before residing in DeQuincy for the past 21 years. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. He was a U.S. Army veteran, receiving marksmanship medals during his career. He was a correctional officer with Phelps Correctional Center and was employed by Levingston Shipyard for 18 years. Survivors include his mother, Inez Barrow VanWinkle of DeQuincy; one son, Rayford D. VanWinkle of Orange; one daughter, Tina Shoemake of DeQuincy; two brothers, Robert E. VanWinkle of DeQuincy and Richard D. VanWinkle of Orange; and four grandchildren. VAUGHAN, John B. Jr. LCAP 9/27/2000 GREENWOOD - Funeral services for John Bernard Vaughan Sr., 89, were at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, in Greenwood United Methodist Church. The Revs. Walter Parr and John Lavo officiated. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home. Mr. Vaughan died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000, in Greenwood. He was a lifelong resident of Greenwood. He was a member of Greenwood United Methodist Church. He was a retired production superintendent from Modern Iron Works with over 40 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Attaway Vaughan of Greenwood; four sons, Ben F. Vaughan of Shreveport, John B. Vaughan Jr. of Lake Charles, Barron K. Vaughan of San Antonio and Pete Peters of Mansfield; two sisters, Hattie Ruth Roberts of Conway, Ariz., and Betty D. Vaughan of Greenwood; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Greenwood United Methodist Church, the family said. VAUGHN, John Bernard, Jr. LCAP 9/25/2000 Greenwood - Funeral services for John Bernard Vaughn Jr., 89, will be at 2 PM today, Sept. 25, and Greenwood United Methodist Church. The Revs. Waalter Parr and John Lavo will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home. Mr. Vaughn died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000, in Greenwood. He was a lifelong resident of Greenwood. He was a member of Greenwood United Methodist Church. He was a retired production superintendent from Modern Iron Works with over 40 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Attaway Vaughn of Greenwood; four sons, Ben F.Vaughn of Shreveport, John B. Vaughn Jr. of Lake Charles, Barron K. Vaughn of San Antonio and P. Peters of Mansfield; two sisters, Hattie Ruth Roberts of Conway, Arizona, and Betty D. Vaughn of Greenwood; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Greenwood United Methodist Church, the family said. VAUSSINE, Eloise M. LCAP 9/23/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Eloise Marie Vaussine, 73, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Mrs. Vaussine died Friday, Sept. 22, 2000, in her residence. VENABLE, Mildred Philomena LCAP 9/1/2000 Funeral services for Mildred Philomena Venable, 74, will be at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memory Gardens. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mrs. Venable died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2000, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include her mother, Agnes Taylor of Lake Charles. VINCENT, Troy LCAP 9/4/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Troy Vincent, 46 will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Vincent died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000, as a result of an automobile accident. He was a native of Edgerly and a resident of Carlyss. He was employed by H.B. Zachary as an iron worker. Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Vincent of Carlyss; four sons, Michael Shane Vincent of Corpus Cristi, Texas, Troy Vincent Jr. of Carlyss, Brandon Vincent and Justin Vincent, both of Sulphur; three daughters, Crystal Vincent of Houston, Kayla Marie Vincent and Danielle Vincent, both of Sulphur; two brothers, J.C. Vincent of Vinton and Butch Vincent of Sulphur; one sister, Melba Campbell of Westlake; and three grandchildren. VINCENT, William Lester LCAP 9/18/2000 HOUSTON -- Funeral services for William Lester "Billy" Vincent, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, in First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Memorial Oaks Cemetery under the direction of The Settegast-Kopf Co. funeral home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Vincent died Friday, Sept. 15, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Vincent Settlement. He graduated from Sulphur High School in 1933 and attended Lamar Junior College in Beaumont, Texas, through 1936. He graduated from Louisiana State University in 1938 with a bachelor's of science degree and started his career at Union Sulphur Company. In 1942, he became the first mud engineer with the Magnet Cove Barium Corp., which later became Magcobar and eventually incorporated into Dresser Industries. He retired from Dresser in 1981. He then worked with Densimix and Willard Johnson from 1981 to 1999. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Houston. He served more than 50 years as a Shriner and was a member of the Masonic-Gray Lodge and of the Houston Club. He was a member of Pioneer Oil Producers Society since 1982, serving as treasurer from 1984-1986 and president from 1986-1987. Survivors include one son, Charles William Vincent; one daughter, Mrs. Jeff (Cheryl Vincent) Longuet; two brothers, Halton "Coke" Vincent and Jinx Vincent, both of Sulphur; one sister, Dorothy Hames of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. VINEY, Earnest G. LCAP 9/1/2000 WELSH - Funeral services for Earnest "Iron Man" Goldman Viney, 57, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, in Jones United Methodist Church. The Rev. Marvette J. Thomas will officiate. Burial will be East Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Viney died at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 25, 2000, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Welsh. He was a member of Jones United Methodist Church and United Methodist Men's Group. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Josephine Zerangue Viney of Welsh; six sons, Robert Levi of Washington, Texas, Perry James Achane, Lawrence Vickers, both of Houston, and Ray Anthony Achane, Ernest Achane Jr. and Keith Napoleon Achane, all of Welsh; one stepson, Joseph Brown of Houston; one daughter, Robin Leiv of Washington, Texas; three brothers, Robert Earl Viney and James Viney, both of Houston and Roland Viney of Beaumont, Texas; four sisters, Dorris Simon of Welsh, Faye Harris of Beaumont, Texas, and Bernadine Johnson and Olevia Wheat, both of Baton Rouge; 22 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. VITAL, Edmond LCAP 9/20/2000 Funeral arrangements for Edmond Vital, 72, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. VITAL, Edmond LCAP 9/21/2000 Funeral services for Edmond Vital, 72, will be at 11 am Friday, Sept 22, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barros will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Cemetery in Welsh under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-10:30a, Friday. Mr. Vital died at 10:23pm Monday, Sept 18, 2000, in a local hospital. He was born in Welsh and was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic-Church. He was retired from South Central bell and was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include on son, Edmond Pattum of Texas City, Texas; three daughters Lovenia Green of Texas City, Jeanette Vital and Donna Malveaux three sisters, Lenora Prudhomme and Daisy Harmon, both of Welsh and Lena Lemelle of Beaumont, Texas; three brothers, Adam Vital of Welsh, Willard Vital of Houston and Nolan Vital of Detroit; one stepdaughter, Charlotte Guidry of Lake Charles; his companion, Theresa Guidry of Lake Charles; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. WAGERS, Dortha P. LCAP 9/16/2000 MCALLEN, Texas - Funeral services for Dortha Patton Wagers, 91, were Friday, Sept. 15. Graveside will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 16, in Guedry Cemetery in Batson, Texas. Mrs. Wagers died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000. She graduated from Baylor University and taught in the Texas school system for many years. She was a Sunday school teacher at Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, C.G. Wagers; one daughter, Nona Helms; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. WALKER, Clarence Jr. LCAP 9/18/2000 Funeral arrangements for Clarence Walker Jr., 37, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Saturday in DeQuincy. WALKER, Clarence, Jr. LCAP 9/22/2000 DeQuincy - Funeral services for Clarence Walker Jr., 37, will be at 1 PM Saturday, Sept. 23, in Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. Isiah Buck will officiate. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation will be from 11 AM Saturday in the church. Mr. Walker died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Lake Charles and had lived most of his life in DeQuincy. He was a graduate of Grambling State University. He was the athletic director at the Grant Avenue Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center. He was a member of the NAACP and was a member of Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include one brother, Ronald Edison of DeQuincy; three half-brothers, Kevin Walker and Curtis local, both of Ville Platte, and David Walker of Shreveport; one Sister, Regina Enwefa of Jackson, Mississippi.; one half sister, Brenda Walker of Shreveport; his father, Clarence Walker Sr. of Shreveport; and his mother Gloria Walker of DeQuincy. WALLS, E.P., Rev LCAP 9/22/2000 Leesville - Funeral services for Rev. E. P. "Shorty" Walls, 77, will be at 10 AM Saturday, Sept. 23, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery in Anacocoa. The Rev. Walls died Wednesday Sept. 20, 2000 in the Leesville. WARD, Hazel R. LCAP 9/29/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Hazel Ray Ward, 91, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Revs. Bobby Taylor and Charley Watson will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Ward died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Lawtell and was raised in Glenmora. She moved from Jennings to Sulphur 17 years ago. She was a fifth-grade teacher in Jennings for 30 years and was a member of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association. Survivors include one daughter, Peggy Ward Myers of Sulphur; one brother, George Rupert Johnson of Welsh; one sister, Gurneylee Bullock Randall of Glenmora; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. WATKINS, Robert L. LCAP 9/23/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Robert Lynn Watkins, 56, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Houston River Baptist Church. Burial will be in Royer Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Watkins died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000, in Acapulco, Mexico. WATKINS, Robert L. LCAP 9/27/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Robert Lynn Watkins, 56, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 27, in Houston River Baptist Church. The Rev. Lonnie Gothrup will officiate. Burial will be in Royer Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Watkins died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000, in Acapulco, Mexico. He was a native of Sulphur and had been a resident of Many. He worked for Xerox for 25 years. He was chairman of the Board of Casa Esperonza. He was a member of Houston River Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Navy for four years. Survivors include his wife, Elva Haman Watkins of Many; three sons, Darold Watkins, Jerry Watkins and Kevin Watkins; three stepsons, Bill Haman, Russell Haman, Guy Haman; one stepdaughter, Christine Woods; two daughters, Lisa and Tina; one brother, Terry Watkins of Winston-Salem, N.C.; one sister, Janet Gibson of Sulphur; his mother, Leona Watkins of Sulphur; and 12 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the House of Hope in Mexico, 2200 E. Prien Lake Road, Lake Charles, LA 70601, the family said. WATKINS, Robert L. LCAP 9/26/2000 Sulphur - Funeral services for Robert Lynn Watkins, 56, will be at 2 PM Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Houston River Baptist Church. The Rev. Lonnie Gothrup will officiate. Burial will be in Royer Cemetery under the died direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 8:30 AM -- 10 PM today and to 8:30 AM Wednesday in the funeral home. Mr. Watkins died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000, and Acapulco, Mexico. He was a native of Sulphur and had been a resident of Many. He worked for Xerox for 25 years. He was chairman of the Board of Esperanza. He was a member of Houston River Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Navy for four years. Survivors include his wife Elva Haman Watkins of Many; three sons, Bill Watkins, Jerry Watkins and Kevin Watkins; three stepsons, Bill Haman, Russell Haman and Guy Haman; one stepdaughter Christine Woods; two daughters, Lisa and Tina; one brother Terry Watkins of Winston-Salem NC; one sister Jeanette Gibson of Sulphur; his mother, Leona Watkins of Sulphur; and 12 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the House of Hope in Mexico, 2200 East Prien Lake Road, Lake Charles, LA. 70601, the family said. WATKINS, Robert L. LCAP 9/26/2000 Sulphur - Funeral services for Robert Lynn Watkins, 56, will be at 2 PM Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Houston River Baptist Church. The Rev. Lonnie Gothrup will officiate. Burial will be in Royer Cemetery under the died direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 8:30 AM -- 10 PM today and to 8:30 AM Wednesday in the funeral home. Mr. Watkins died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000, and Acapulco, Mexico. He was a native of Sulphur and had been a resident of Many. He worked for Xerox for 25 years. He was chairman of the Board of Esperanza. He was a member of Houston River Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Navy for four years. Survivors include his wife Elva Haman Watkins of Many; three sons, Bill Watkins, Jerry Watkins and Kevin Watkins; three stepsons, Bill Haman, Russell Haman and Guy Haman; one stepdaughter Christine Woods; two daughters, Lisa and Tina; one brother Terry Watkins of Winston-Salem NC; one sister Jeanette Gibson of Sulphur; his mother, Leona Watkins of Sulphur; and 12 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the House of Hope in Mexico, 2200 East Prien Lake Road, Lake Charles, LA. 70601, the family said. WATKINS, Robert Lynn LCAP 9/25/2000 Sulphur -Funeral services for Robert Lynn Watkins, 56, will be at 2 PM Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Houston River Baptist Church. The Rev. Lonnie Gothrup the officiate. Burial will be in Royer Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-- 10 PM today, 8:30 AM -- 10 PM Tuesday and from 8:30 AM Wednesday in the funeral home. Mr. Watkins died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000, and Acapulco, Mexico. He was a native of Sulphur and had been a resident of Many. He worked as a Xerox 25 years. He was Chairman of the Board of Casa Esperonza. He was a member of Houston River Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Navy for four for years. Survivors include his wife, Elca Haman Watkins Many; three sons, Darold Watkins, Jerry Watkins and Kevin Watkins; four step-sons, Bill Haman, Russell Haman, Guy Hamna and Chris Woods; two daughters, Lisa and Tina; one brother, Terry Watkins of Winston-Salem North Carolina; one sister, Janet Gibson of Sulphur; his mother Leona Watkins of Sulphur; and 12 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the House of Hope in Mexico, 2200 East Prien Lake Road, Lake Charles, LA 70601, the family said. WEBER Infant LCAP 9/25/2000 Funeral arrangements for Jade Theresa Thibodeaux Weber will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. The infant died Saturday in her residence. WATKINS, Robert LCAP 9/22/2000 Sulphur - Funeral arrangements for Robert Watkins, 56, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died in Acapulco, Mexico. WEBER Infant LCAP 9/26/2000 Sulphur - Funeral services for Jade Therese Thibodeaux Weber, infant daughter of Ruby Weber of Sulphur and Joel Thibodeaux of Dequincy, will be at 10 AM Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Charlie Watson will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery Carlyss. Visitation is 2-a 9 PM today and to 8:30 AM Wednesday. She died Saturday Sept. 23, 2000, in her residence. She was Baptist. Additional survivors include one sister, Jasmine Marie Thibodeaux Weber of Sulphur; maternal grandparents, George and Juanita Weber of Sulphur; paternal grandparents, Barbara Thibodeauz and Freddie Jones, both of DeQuincy; maternal great-grandchild parents, Herman and Lena Derouen of Lake Charles and Ella Mae Weber of Sulphur; and paternal great grandparents, Vivian Darby and Scott Grant Jr. both of Dequincy. Memorial donations may be made to charity of one's choice, the family said. WEBER Infant LCAP 9/26/2000 Sulphur - Funeral services for Jade Therese Thibodeaux Weber, infant daughter of Ruby Weber of Sulphur and Joel Thibodeaux of Dequincy, will be at 10 AM Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Charlie Watson will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery Carlyss. Visitation is 2-a 9 PM today and to 8:30 AM Wednesday. She died Saturday Sept. 23, 2000, in her residence. She was Baptist. Additional survivors include one sister, Jasmine Marie Thibodeaux Weber of Sulphur; maternal grandparents, George and Juanita Weber of Sulphur; paternal grandparents, Barbara Thibodeauz and Freddie Jones, both of DeQuincy; maternal great-grandchild parents, Herman and Lena Derouen of Lake Charles and Ella Mae Weber of Sulphur; and paternal great grandparents, Vivian Darby and Scott Grant Jr. both of Dequincy. Memorial donations may be made to charity of one's choice, the family said. WELDON, Mae Bessie LCAP 9/12/2000 Pitkin - Funeral services for Bessie Mae Weldon, 87, will be at 2 pm Wednesday, Sept 13, in Mount Olive Baptist Church. The Rev. Terry Witt will officiate. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation is from 3pm today in the church. Mrs. Weldon died at 11:19pm Sunday, Sept 10, 2000, in her residence. A native of Pitkin, she had lived in the area all of her life. She was a homemaker. Survivors include seven daughters, Iva Lea Bishop of Vinton, Earline Weldon and Kay Daigle, both of Pitkin, Delanis Landry and Dolores Thompson, both of Sulphur, Audrey Ortego of Gibson and Nettle Lou Voisin of Houma; three sons, William R. Weldon of DeQuincy, James N. Weldon of Ragley and David Weldon of Pitkin; two sisters, Effie Cain of Marrero and Eloise Haywood of Calhoun; 38 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren. WEST, Harvey T. LCAP 9/16/2000 HORNBECK - Funeral services for Harvey Terry West, 53, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 16, in Oak Grove Bible Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. West died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000, in Lake Charles. WEST, Harvey T. LCAP 9/15/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral arrangements for Harvey Terry West, 53, of DeRidder will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. He died Thursday in Lake Charles. WESTBROOK, Nora M. LCAP 9/16/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Nora M. Westbrook, 81, of Hornbeck, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Self Cemetery in Hornbeck. Mrs. Westbrook died Friday, Sept. 15, 2000, in a local hospital. WILEY, Infant LCAP 9/6/2000 Funeral services for Aerial Rene Meaux Wiley, infant daughter of Robby Wiley and Elizabeth Meaux, will be at 2PM today, Sept. 6, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. Burial will be an Consolota Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 AM. The infant died Monday, Sept. 5, 2000, and local hospital. Additional survivors include two brothers, Jacob Holland and Alex Meaix of Lake Charles; one sister, Alyssa Wiley of Lake Charles; the paternal grandfather, Jerry Wiley of Lake Charles; paternal grandmother, Charlotte Broussard of Lake Charles; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl (Juanita) Meaux of Lake Charles; her paternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bo (Mae)Thompson of Lake Charles; her paternal great-grandmother Leon Ellis of Krotz Springs; and her maternal great-grandmother, Eva Fuseiler of Lake Charles. WILKS, Tommy R. LCAP 9/26/2000 Sulphur -Funeral services for o Tommy R. Wilks, 58, Moss Bluff, will be at 2 PM Wednesday, Sept. 27, and Robison Funeral Home. The Rev Ashworth will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery. Visitation is 11 AM to 9 PM today and from 8:30 AM Wednesday. Mr. Wilks died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2000, and a Lake Charles hospital. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Wilks of Sulphur; three sons, Robert Wilks of Moss Bluff and Melvin and John Wilks, both of Sulphur; one daughter Bonnie McCauley of Mauriceville, Texas; three brothers, Charles Wilks of Sulphur and Daniel and Jimmy Smith, both of Moss Bluff; three sisters, Jean Morgan of Conroe, Texas, Betty Webster of Amarillo, Texas, and Mary Ortego of Sulphur; and four grandchildren. WILKS, Tommy R. LCAP 9/26/2000 Sulphur -Funeral services for o Tommy R. Wilks, 58, Moss Bluff, will be at 2 PM Wednesday, Sept. 27, and Robison Funeral Home. The Rev Ashworth will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery. Visitation is 11 AM to 9 PM today and from 8:30 AM Wednesday. Mr. Wilks died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2000, and a Lake Charles hospital. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Wilks of Sulphur; three sons, Robert Wilks of Moss Bluff and Melvin and John Wilks, both of Sulphur; one daughter Bonnie McCauley of Mauriceville, Texas; three brothers, Charles Wilks of Sulphur and Daniel and Jimmy Smith, both of Moss Bluff; three sisters, Jean Morgan of Conroe, Texas, Betty Webster of Amarillo, Texas, and Mary Ortego of Sulphur; and four grandchildren. WILLIAMS, Eliza LCAP 9/30/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral arrangements for Eliza "Pick" Williams, 81, will be announced by James Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a local hospital. WILLIAMS, Iola L. LCAP 9/1/2000 Funeral services for Iola L. Williams, 80, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, in Tarsus Bible Baptist Church. The Rev. Ray Clark will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Williams died Friday, Aug. 25, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Columbia, Miss., and lived in California for 47 years. She had lived in Lake Charles for nine years. She was a member of Tarsus Bible Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Gladys Griffin of Lake Charles; one brother, Stashia MaGee of Bellflower, Calif.; one sister, Mae Frances Casby of Monrobia, Calif.; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. WILLIAMS, Leo W. LCAP 9/27/2000 HORNBECK - Funeral services for Leo W. Williams, 68, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, in Pleasant View Baptist Church. Burial will be in Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Williams died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000, in Hornbeck. WILLIAMS, Tammy Marie LCAP 9/1/2000 MAMOU - Funeral services for Ms. Tammy Marie Williams, 36, will be at noon Saturday, Sept. 2, in Zion Travelers Baptist Church. Burial will be in Reed Cemetery under the direction of Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice. She died Sunday, Aug. 27, 2000, in a Lake Charles. WILLIAMS, Reba N LCAP 9/5/2000 Cushing, Texas -- Funeral services for Reba Nell Williams, 63, of Nacogdoches Texas, will be at 3 PM Wednesday, Sept. 6, in Dickie Allen Funeral Home. The Rev. Mike Williams will officiate. Burial will be in McKnight Cemetery. Visitation is 6 -- 8 PM today. Mrs. Williams died Sunday, Sept. 3, 2000, in Nacogdoches. She was a native of Nacogdoches and was former resident of Vidor and Beaumont, Texas, Westlake and northern California. She was a graduate of Westlake high school. She was a former hotel manager. She was a member of Vidor Cornerstone Church and attended New Faith Church in Sacul Texas. Survivors include one son, Mark Buringrud of Carpenter, Iowa; one daughter, Gala Jo Cardwell of Oceanside, CA; four sisters, Joyce Cooper of Llbert, Texas, Dorothy Brown of Westlake, Judy Dickerson of Vidor and Mae Brewer moon the of Nacogdoches; and seven grandchildren. WISE, Tommie W. LCAP 9/12/2000 Leesville - Funeral services for Tommie W. Wise, 79, will be at 10am Wednesday, Sept 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery in Slagle. Mr. Wise died Monday, Sept 11, 2000, in a Leesville care center. WOOD, Kenni R. LCAP 9/2/2000 Ragley - Funeral services for Kenni Ray Wood, 71, will be at 2pm Sunday, Sept 3, in Magnolia Baptist Church. The Revs. David Sever and Kelly Craft will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. Visitation is 10 am - 10 pm today nad 8-11 Sunday in the funeral home and from 1pm in the church. Mr. Wood died Friday Sept 1, 2000. He was a native of El Dorado, Ark., and a resident of Ragley. He was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church. He retired as station supervisor for Texas Eastern after 43 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Imogene Wood of Ragley; one son, Gary Ray Wood Sr. of West Texas; one daughter, Melissa Wood Thornton of Ragley; one brother, Thelan Wood of El Dorado; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Donations may be made to the American Alzheimer's Association in care of The Guardian House, 1401 Country Club Road, Lake Charles, LA 70601, attention Mary Hebert, the family said. WOOTEN, Irene, Mrs. LCAP 9/4/2000 LEESVILLE - Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Irene Wooten, 82, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Friday in Leesville. WORTHINGTON, Lovie B. LCAP 9/3/2000 SULPHUR - Funeral services for Lovie B. Worthington, 87, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 3, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Ron Sherer will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. today. Mrs. Worthington died at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Quitman and had lived in Sulphur for many years. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include two daughters, Avis Marie Theriot of Lake Charles and Deouana "Wannie" Kebodeaux of Sulphur; one brother, William E. Bridges of Quitman; one sister, Verda Bailey of Issequah, Wash.; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. YOUNG, Ray LCAP 9/26/2000 DeRidder -Funeral services for Ray Young, 90, will be at 2 PM Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. The Rev. George Glass will officiate. Burial will be in Dry Creek Cemetery. Visitation is 2 -- 10 PM today. Mr. young died Monday, Sept. 25, 2000, and a DeRidder hospital. A native of Sugartown, he had lived in DeRidder and Sugartown areas all his life. He retired from Crosby chemical in 1972 after 20 years of service. He was a member of First Pentecostal Church at DeRidder. He was a member of Sam Todd Masonic Lodge. Survivors include two sons, Tommy Young of Pineville and Jimmy Cooper of DeRidder; one daughte, Cathy Cameron of Charlotte NC; one sister, Elsie Iles of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild. YOUNG, Ray LCAP 9/26/2000 DeRidder -Funeral services for Ray Young, 90, will be at 2 PM Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. The Rev. George Glass will officiate. Burial will be in Dry Creek Cemetery. Visitation is 2 -- 10 PM today. Mr. young died Monday, Sept. 25, 2000, and a DeRidder hospital. A native of Sugartown, he had lived in DeRidder and Sugartown areas all his life. He retired from Crosby chemical in 1972 after 20 years of service. He was a member of First Pentecostal Church at DeRidder. He was a member of Sam Todd Masonic Lodge. Survivors include two sons, Tommy Young of Pineville and Jimmy Cooper of DeRidder; one daughte, Cathy Cameron of Charlotte NC; one sister, Elsie Iles of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild. The following sentences got separated from it's obituary.....I hope to some day be able to go back thru Sept's papers and figure out where they go! The Rev. Mark Theriot will officiate. Burial will be in Black Jack Cemetery under the direction of White Oakes Funeral Home of Oakedale. Visitation is 10 am - 3pm today in the funeral home from 3pm Wednesday in the church. She lived in Pitkin. She owned and managed apartment compleses in Phoeniz. She was Baptist.