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All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ =========================== Information Disclaimeer ==================== Provided by permission from the Lake Charles American Press. The American Press assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the following information. The newspaper prints material provided by the respective funeral homes. The listings in this document have been arranged chronologically; entries for each date published are alphabetical. The notation beside the deceased's name is the date the obituary was printed. When a name appears in the index for this year but not in this list, no full obituary ran. ==================================================================== Mamie Berard — 9/1/2002 Mamie Berard, 99, died Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2002, in her residence. She was born in Opelousas on April 15, 1903, to the late JoAnn Hardy and Joseph Wiltz Higgins. She was the oldest of 15 children. She was united in holy matrimony to the late Rufus Berard Sr. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a devoted wife and loving mother. She leaves to cherish her memory two sisters, Myrtle Raven of Lamark, Texas, and Nether Gallien of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; eight stepgreat-grandchildren; three stepgreat-great-grandchildren; and one loving daughter-in-law, Dorethae McGray Berard. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; four children, Rufus Berard Jr., John (Higgins) Berard, Loretta Berard Kennerson and Leon (Carlbert) Berard Sr.; six brothers, Wiltz, Hardy, Hammie, Herd, John and Tunnie Higgins; seven sisters, Ludy Guillory, Willie Mae Jones, Glays Higgins, Nell Granger, Laurel Bell Higgins and Joyce Tousaint; two grandsons, Rufus “Butterball” Berard III and Bryan Kennerson; one great-grandson, Eric “Twin” Small; one great-great-grandson, Torrance Berard. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 2, 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 from 8 a.m. Monday in the church. Gloria Briscoe — 9/1/2002 Gloria “Aunt Glo” Briscoe, 67, died at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Rayne and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 45 years. Survivors include her husband, Henry Briscoe of Lake Charles; one daughter, Gloria “Jean” Rubit of Lake Charles; two adopted sons, Jeremiah Eke and Jamie Watson, both of Lake Charles; five brothers, Willie Watson Jr. of Baton Rouge, Kula Watson and Clyde Watson Sr., both of Houston, and Kenneth Watson and Jimmy Lee Watson, both of Sulphur; three sisters, Dorothy Joshua of Mossville, Lola Mae Harmon of Lake Charles and Rosa Lee Christopher of Baton Rouge; six stepchildren; one grandson, Alex Rubit III of Lake Charles; one granddaughter, Tiaffany Diggs of Lake Charles; two great-grandchildren; and eight stepgrandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 2, in King’s Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Monday. Adker Bryant — 9/1/2002 Adker “Sonny” Bryant, 72, died at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Moss Bluff. He was a retired Powell’s Hardware Service worker. Survivors include four daughters, Brenda Bryant of Houston, Betty McCowan of Newnan, Ga., and Agnes Eastland and Gerdie Brandon, both of Lake Charles; six sons, Rudolph LaVonda of Long Beach, Calif., Steven Bryant of San Antonio and Ronald Bryant, Carl Bryant, Edgar Bryant and Elton Bryant, all of Lake Charles; 34 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in West Fork Cemetery in Moss Bluff. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Tuesday. Joe Chargois — 9/1/2002 SULPHUR — Joe Chargois, 69, passed from this life at 11:25 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002, in a local care center. He was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. He worked for Burton’s Hardware Store as a security guard for more than 12 years. He operated Joe’s Grass Cutting Service following the hardware store’s closure. Survivors include three brothers, Jimmy Chargois of Carlyss and Eddie Chargois and Johnny Chargois, both of Sulphur; two sisters, Anna Jean Welch of Carencro and Mary Chargois of Sulphur; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Agnes Chargois, and his sister, Betty Chargois. His funeral will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. James Still will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Monday. Mervin Dupuis Sr. — 9/1/2002 LAKE ARTHUR — Mervin Dupuis Sr., 84, died Friday, Aug. 30, 2002, in Jennings. His funeral will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Jeff Flora — 9/1/2002 LEESVILLE — Jeff Flora, 35, died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002, in Leesville. He had lived in Vernon Parish for 30 years. He was a 1984 graduate of Pickering High School. He was a member of First United Pentecostal Church in Leesville. He worked for Pynes Chrysler for the past 10 years. He was a member of the Pacific Dove Foundation. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Flora of Leesville; one son, Jerry Flora of Leesville; two daughters, Bradonia Flora of Silom Springs, Ark., and Dovie Flora of Leesville; three stepsons, Christopher James, Willie James and Jonathan Brister, all of Leesville; two brothers, John Flora and Jesse Flora, both of Leesville; one sister, Patty Flora Scott of Haynesville; and a host of nieces and nephews. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Monday in the church. Cheryl L. Fraser — 9/1/2002 CAMERON — Cheryl L. Fraser, 49, died Friday, Aug. 30, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Morgan City and had lived in Cameron for 34 years. Survivors include her husband, Kevin L. Fraser of Cameron; two sons, David Eakin of Lake Charles and Chris Eakin of Grand Lake; one stepson, Kevin L. Fraser Jr. of Cameron; one brother, Roger Lancon of New Iberia; two sisters, Debra Le Bouef of Jennings and June Sloan of Cameron; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lancon of Cameron; one granddaughter, Megan Eakin of Lake Charles; and one grandson, Kaden Eakin of Grand Lake. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 2, from Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Monsignor Louis Melancon will officiate. Burial will be in the church mausoleum under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Lela Mae Guillory — 9/1/2002 ELTON — Funeral services for Lela Mae Eaves Guillory, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, from St. Paul Catholic Church. The Revs. Marshall Boulet and Jose Vattakunnel and Deacon John Eaves will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Guillory died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002, in the Oakdale hospital. She was a resident of Lake Charles for many years. Survivors include one son, Butch Dubroc of Eunice; four daughters, Gayle Brewer of Osceola, Texas, Delilah Burley of Lafayette, Nell Pryor of Crowley and Christine Serrette of Lake Charles; two brothers, J.D. Eaves of LeBlanc and Deacon John Eaves of Elton; two sisters, Mertie “Joan” Fontenot of Kinder and Emeline M. Kilcrease of Grand View, Texas; 20 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four children, Linda Lejeune, Penny Dubroc, Michael Dubroc and Joseph Guillory. Colleen H. Jacques — 9/1/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Colleen Havens Jacques, 77, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Dr. David Holder will officiate. Burial will be in Dry Creek Cemetery in Dry Creek. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Jacques died Friday, Aug. 30, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Dry Creek and had moved to Sulphur in 1965 from Orange, Texas. She was a graduate of Orange High School. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Sulphur. Survivors include her husband, Chapin Jacques of Sulphur; four daughters, Jeanette Savoir of Madison, Ala., Sherry Laningham of Gilbert, Ariz., Susan Jacques of Lake Charles and Marcy Byrd of Sulphur; two sisters, Mildred Hebert of Lake Charles and Marganel McManus of Lafayette; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by two daughters, Joan Franklyn and Patricia Clements. Mrs. Douglas Keeth — 9/1/2002 JENNINGS — Funeral services for Mrs. Douglas (Marjorie Wallace) Keeth, 79, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 2, in First Baptist Church. Dr. Arthur Rockett and Brian Wells will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Monday in the church. Mrs. Keeth died at 3 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Welsh and had lived in Jennings for 77 years. She was a 1940 graduate of Jennings High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and a bachelor’s in home economics from Louisiana College. She was a cheerleader in high school and college. She was a retired high school teacher. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband; two sons and daughters-in-laws, Ronald “Ron” (Carol) Keeth of Aurora, Ill., and Randal “Randy” (Pam) Keeth of San Antonio; one sister, Lorraine Brown of Beaumont, Texas; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Ernest E. Kohnke Jr. — 9/1/2002 Ernest E. “Red” Kohnke Jr., 72, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of New Orleans and had lived in Lake Charles since 1957. He graduated from Warren Easton High School in New Orleans. He served in the Navy during the Korean conflict and was a naval reservist. He worked at the Times Picayune in New Orleans and the Alexandria Daily Town Talk. He had worked at the Lake Charles American Press since 1957 as a photo engraving supervisor, photographer and sportswriter. He was a member of Outdoor Writers of America, Coastal Conservation Association and Ducks Unlimited. He was past president of the Louisiana Tarpon Club and the Southwest Louisiana Fishing Club. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Anne Thompson Kohnke of Lake Charles; one son, Ernest E. “Buddy” Kohnke III of Lake Charles; daughter-in-law, Tammy Kohnke; one daughter, Lisa Kohnke Ange of Lake Charles; son-in-law, George Ange; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignor Ronald Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday — with a rosary and Scripture service at 6:30 p.m. — and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to St. Louis High School or Ducks Unlimited, the family said. Nettie V. Racca — 9/1/2002 WESTLAKE — Funeral services for Nettie Virginia Racca, 89, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Racca’s grandsons, the Revs. Wayne Blanchard and Tim Merritt, will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Racca died Friday, Aug. 30, 2002, in her residence. Mrs. Racca was born in Lake Charles to Daniel and Annie Templeton. She lived in Westlake for 60 years, where she was a member of the Westlake United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Fred Hubert Racca Sr. of Westlake; four sons, Daniel R. Blanchard of DeRidder, Jack W. Blanchard of New Iberia, Fred “Butch” Racca of Westlake, and Jerry L. Racca of Ona Alaska, Texas; four daughters, Annette R. McPayne of Moss Bluff, Jannette R. Fleming of Florien, Judith M. Anderson of Kinder and Darleen J. Areno of Sulphur; one sister, Ida Borel of Westlake; 30 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Marlon G. Rigmaiden — 9/1/2002 Marlon G. Rigmaiden, 20, died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002. He was a native of Houston. He had lived in Lake Charles for the past 10 years. Survivors include one daughter, Kelsey Rigmaiden of Lake Charles; one brother, Michael Rigmaiden of Lake Charles; his mother, Gwen Brown Rigmaiden of Lake Charles; and his paternal grandmother, Mary Reado Rigmaiden of Lake Charles. Services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, in First Community Baptist Church. The Rev. A.C. Jefferson will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of King’s Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. Tuesday in the church. Floyd Runge — 9/1/2002 DERIDDER — Floyd “Stan” Runge, 53, died at 12:27 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002, in a New Orleans hospital. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 2, in Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Old Cypress Cemetery. Sarver infant — 9/1/2002 Halle Jade Sarver, infant daughter of Chad and Kelley Sarver of Lake Charles, died at 3:31 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include her brother, Gavin Sonnier of Lake Charles; her paternal grandparents, Mike and Judy Sarver of Lake Charles; her maternal grandparents, Paul and Keiko Fabacher of Austin, Texas; and numerous aunts and uncles. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 2, at Prien Memorial Gardens under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve James will officiate. Nelson Baronet — 9/2/2002 Nelson “Bobby” Baronet, 59, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Duson and a resident of Lake Charles. He had worked as a route salesman for the Borden Co. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Linda Fruge Baronet of Lake Charles; two sons, Kevin Bryan Baronet and Boyd Baronet, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Cindy Baronet Lohnes of Sulphur; one brother, Lee Nolan Baronet of Corolla, N.C.; three sisters, Lena Mae Tommasi and Ethel Jane Simon, both of Lake Charles, and Shirleen Marie Sahualla of Beaumont, Texas; two grandchildren, Hunter Lee Baronet and Sydney Lynn Baronet, both of Sulphur; and 11 stepgrandchildren. Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Anthony Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Patricia L. Becka — 9/2/2002 NEDERLAND, Texas — Patricia L. “Conn” Becka, 75, of Nederland, Texas, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002, in a Groves, Texas, care center. A native of Hemphill, Texas, she had lived in Nederland since 1946. She was a retired fabric manager with TG&Y. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Nederland. Survivors include her husband, Jerry C. Becka of Nederland; three daughters, Barbara Daniels of Sulphur, Brenda Concienne of Big Springs, Texas, and Donna Sorenson of Seguine, Texas; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, in Pat A. Riley Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Friends will gather from 4-8 p.m. in the funeral home. Dorothy W. Craven — 9/2/2002 Dorothy W. Craven, 83, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002, in Lake Charles. She was a native of Westlake and a resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of the McNeese University Foundation Inner Circle. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Henry Craven of Lake Charles; two stepsons, Eddie Craven of Lake Charles and Dennis Craven of Indianapolis; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Doug deGraffenried will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the McNeese University Foundation or First United Methodist Church, the family said. Pauline Guillory — 9/2/2002 SULPHUR — Pauline Guillory, 96, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002, in a local hospital. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. in the Old Mamou Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Murphy Hollingsworth — 9/2/2002 Murphy Hollingsworth, 84, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002, in Lake Charles. He was a longtime resident of Ragley. He had lived in Lake Charles for the past four years. He was a member of a pioneer Beauregard Parish family. In 1946, he took over the family mercantile business, which had opened in 1929, and ran the business until it was sold in 1976. He was a veteran of the Coast Guard. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Ragley. Survivors include his wife, Jay Hollingsworth of Lake Charles; one son, Jimmy Hollingsworth and his wife, Dr. Debra (Sparks) Hollingsworth of Lake Charles; one sister, Lola Hollingsworth of Lake Charles; one granddaughter, Ashley Hollingsworth of Lake Charles; one stepgrandson, David Wyatt of Carlyss; one stepgranddaughter, Donna Wyatt of Lake Charles; one stepgreat-great-grandson, Dylan Wyatt of Carlyss; and one stepgreat-great-granddaughter, Abby Wyatt of Carlyss. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, in Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. The Rev. Daniel Perego will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to the charity, church or organization of one’s choice, the family said. Colleen H. Jacques — 9/2/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Colleen Havens Jacques, 77, will be at 1 p.m. today, Sept. 2, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Dr. David Holder will officiate. Burial will be in Dry Creek Cemetery in Dry Creek. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Mrs. Jacques died Friday, Aug. 30, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Dry Creek and had moved to Sulphur in 1955 from Orange, Texas. She was a graduate of Orange High School. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Sulphur. Survivors include her husband, Chapin Jacques of Sulphur; four daughters, Jeanette Savoie of Madison, Ala., Sherry Laningham of Gilbert, Ariz., Susan Jacques of Lake Charles and Marcy Byrd of Sulphur; one brother, Keith Havens of Vinton; two sisters, Mildred Hebert of Lake Charles and Marganel McManus of Lafayette; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by two daughters, Joan Franklyn and Patricia Clements. Sybil Marie Johnson — 9/2/2002 Sybil Marie Johnson, 56, of Metairie died at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002, at her residence. Mrs. Johnson was born in Port Arthur, Texas, and had lived in Metairie for the past 35 years. She graduated from Starks High School and Nicholls State University, receiving her associate’s degree in science. She worked at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans. She was owner and operator of Johnson Home Health. Survivors include two daughters, Dana Marie Ferguson of Mandeville and Cynthia ‘‘Cindy’’ Johnson of Venice; one sister, Bettye Tucker of Vidor, Texas; her father, Lawrence Ray Hyatt of Starks; her mother, Elizabeth Hyatt; and five grandchildren, Erin Mattio, Taylor Mattio, Kagen Van, Karrie Van and Skylyn Ferguson. One sister, Anna Weidner, precedes her in death. Private services will be at 4 p.m. today, Sept. 2, in the Johnson Funeral Home chapel. The Revs. Jonathan Haygood and Greg Frazier will officiate. Burial will be in Fountain Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. for family and close friends. Joyce G. Lopez — 9/2/2002 HATHAWAY — Joyce G. Lopez, 66, died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Jennings and a resident of Hathaway. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, and a former member of the Ladies Altar Society. She did volunteer work for the Jeff Davis Nursing Home. Survivors include her husband, Edward Lopez of Hathaway; one son, Wendell Lopez of Hathaway; one daughter, Jeanne Lopez of Hathaway; one brother, Richard Gatte of Jennings; and one grandson, Allen Michael Lopez of Crowley. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 2, in St. Lawrence Catholic Church of Hathaway. The Rev. Jules Speyrer will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery of Jennings under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Visitation is from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. A rosary was recited Sunday by deacon Mike Tramel. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Doris M. Gatte, and one brother, Edward Young. Carolyn S. Maddox — 9/2/2002 Carolyn Sue Maddox, 58, died Friday, Aug. 30, 2002, in Marshall, Texas. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Sylvia L. Peshoff — 9/2/2002 SULPHUR — Sylvia Lyons Peshoff died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Harvey Peshoff; one son, Harvey D. Peshoff; one daughter, Elvie Jean Kyle; one brother, Amos Lyons, all of Sulphur; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Daniel Busby will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Reuben H. Graunke — 9/3/2002 DEQUINCY — Reuben H. “Sarge” Graunke, 67, died recently in his residence. He was a native of Kewaunee, Wis., and he spent his childhood in California and Oregon. He graduated from Dallas (Ore.) High School in 1953 and enlisted in the Air Force. After basic and communications training, he transferred to Lake Charles, where he met Vanda Core of DeQuincy. They married in March 1958 in Clinton, Ill. He and his family lived in various places during his military career. He retired as an Air Force master sergeant after 24 years, five months and 13 days. During his career, he participated in numerous training courses and earned various medals and certificates. He was a member of First Baptist Church and was a deacon. He taught Sunday school, training union and vacation Bible school. He was superintendent of youth. Survivors include his wife, Vanda J. Core Graunke of DeQuincy; four daughters, Jeanette E. King of Lumberton, Texas, Paula A. Smith of Hathaway and Sharon L. Hayes and Joanne M. McFatter, both of Sulphur; one stepdaughter, Carolyn A. Herrmann of Baton Rouge; one brother, Philip Martin Graunke of Everett, Wash.; one sister, Rose Marie Velma Hunter of Lynwood, Wash.; and 10 grandchildren, Sara, Julie and Jeremy Hayes, Jordan and Jerica King, Corey and Paige Smith, and Hollie, Aaron and Tiffany McFatter. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, in First Baptist Church of DeQuincy. The Rev. Duane Sutton will officiate. Burial will be in Rigmaiden Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. today, 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Dry Creek Baptist Camp. Melvina M. Hodgson — 9/3/2002 SULPHUR — Mrs. Melvina Marie ‘‘Sis’’ Hodgson, 71, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002, in a local hospital. Her funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Sybil M. Johnson — 9/3/2002 METAIRIE — Sybil Marie Johnson, 56, died at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002, in her residence. Miss Johnson was born in Port Arthur, Texas, and she had lived in Metairie for 35 years. She graduated from Starks High School and from Nicholls State University, receiving her associate’s degree in science. She worked at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans. She was owner-operator of Johnson Home Health. Survivors include two daughters, Dana Marie Ferguson of Mandeville and Cynthia (Cindy) Johnson of Venice; her father, Lawrence Ray Hyatt of Starks; one sister, Bettye Tucker of Vidor, Texas; and five grandchildren, Erin Mattio, Taylor Mattio, Kagen Van, Karrie Van and Skylyn Ferguson. She was preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth Hyatt, and one sister, Anna Weidner. A private service was held Monday, Sept. 2, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Jonathan Haygood and Greg Frazier officiated. Burial was in Fountain Cemetery. Scott D. Johnston — 9/3/2002 SULPHUR — Scott David Johnston, 23, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002 at his residence. A native of Lake Charles, he was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. He was a 1997 graduate of Sulphur High School. He was Catholic. Survivors include one brother, John Dallas Johnston of Sulphur; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis (Tamara) Johnston Jr. of Sulphur; grandfathers, John D. Black and Louis Johnston Sr., both of Sulphur; and great-grandmother, Lovinia Lyons of Sulphur. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Nellis Grace Johnston and Carolyn Black. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Deacon Johnny Mouce will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Bernadette A. King — 9/3/2002 Bernadette A. King, 95, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of New Iberia and had lived in Lake Charles for 70 years. She was a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, the church mission and its Sunday school Class 1, which she joined under the leadership of the Rev. Harvey Lawson. Survivors include two brothers, Wilson Kerlegan of Lake Charles and Leveston Kerlegan of Port Arthur, Texas; one sister, Audry Durso of Lake Charles; three grandsons, Cry Kerlegan, Ralph Joubert and Alvin Mark January, all of Lake Charles; and six great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 7 p.m. today, Sept. 3, in Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. The Revs. George Sibley and Carl White will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. in the church. Roy Ivy Lee — 9/3/2002 WESTLAKE — Roy Ivy Lee, 89, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002, in Sulphur. He was a native of Estherwood. He was a member of Westwood Baptist Church. He retired from Cities Service after 26 years. He was a past member of Boilermakers 79. Survivors include one daughter, Sherry Sanner of Sulphur; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Lee, and one daughter, Loretta Ingalls. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lee Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Sylvia L. Peshoff — 9/3/2002 SULPHUR — Sylvia Lyons Peshoff died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Harvey Peshoff; one son, Harvey D. Peshoff; one daughter, Elvie Jean Kyle; one brother, Amos Lyons, all of Sulphur; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 3, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Daniel Busby will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. today. James Wesley — 9/3/2002 SULPHUR — James Wesley, 26, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of the Sulphur area. He was a graduate of Sulphur High School. He worked for Austen Industries. He was a loving father, son and brother. He was a good friend to many, helping everyone in time of need. He will be most remembered for his love of the outdoors and for being an avid hunter and fisherman. He will be sadly missed by all who loved him. Survivors include one daughter, Ashlyn Rae Wesley; one son, Hunter Ashton Wesley; his parents, Richard and Bernadine Wesley of Sulphur; two brothers, Ricky Wesley and Chuck Wesley, both of Carlyss; his grandparents, Ray and Grace Ancelet of Sulphur and Flossie Wesley of Lafayette; and two nephews, Chance Wesley and Chase Wesley, both of Carlyss. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Hobart Wesley Jr. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Derouen infant — 9/4/2002 Daniel Blane Derouen, infant son of Summer Derouen of Westlake, died in a local hospital. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 4, in McGee Cemetery in Kinder under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Harry D. Greig — 9/4/2002 LAFAYETTE — Harry Denis Greig, 79, died recently. He graduated from Cathedral High School in 1939 and SLI in 1943, and he earned graduate degrees from LSU and USL. He served in the Army Band overseas during World War II. He was an educator at Breaux Bridge High School for 10 years. While he was the band director there, the band represented Louisiana at the Lions International Convention in New York in 1954. The band represented the state at the Acadian Bicentennial Cele-bration in Canada. He was band director at Lafayette High School from 1955 to 1970. Under his direction the Lafayette High Band became known as one of the best in the state. He was honored as Louisiana Band Director of the Year in 1960. The Lafayette High Band won Best High School Marching Band in the State at the first state marching band competition in 1968. The band marched in President Richard Nixon’s inaugural parade in Washington, D.C., in 1969. Mr. Greig was assistant principal of Acadiana High School 1970-71 and of Lafayette High School 1971-76. He was principal of Teurlings High School 1976-79. He retired in 1979 to spend time fishing and with his family. He conducted and played the trumpet in his dance band, Harry Grieg and his Orchestra 1946-93. His orchestra entertained in local clubs and for Mardi Gras functions, receptions and private parties. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Church from its inception. He was named as a Companion of Honor in the order of St. Charles by Bishop Jude Speyrer of the Diocese of Lake Charles in 1982. Survivors include his wife, Marguerite D. Greig; his sister, Goldie Mollere of Hammond; two sons, Monsignor Harry D. Greig II of Lake Charles and Jerry Greig; one daughter-in-law, Nancy Hawkins Greig; his daughter and son-in-law, Becky Greig and Louis F. Ledet; seven grandchildren, Ross, Ben and Luke Berthelot, Judd and Todd Ledet, and Jake and Kelly Greig; and four stepchildren and their families, Christine Simon, Sherry Rimmer, Keith Guidry and Leroy Guidry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.G. Greig Sr.; his two brothers, M.G. Greig II and Charles Greig; and his wife of 46 years, Jessie LeBlanc Greig. His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, from Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Monsignor Harry D. Greig II, pastor of Immaculate Conception Cathedral, will officiate. Entombment will be in Calvary Mausoleum of the Resurrection under the direction of Delhomme Funeral Home of Lafayette. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m., in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Thursday in the church. Donations may be made to the Harry Greig Memorial Music Scholarship Fund at St. Thomas More Catholic High School, 450 E. Farrel Road, Lafayette, LA 70508. Pallbearers are Ross Berthelot, Ben Berthelot, Luke Berthelot, Jake Greig, Louis Ledet, Matt Rimmer and Ron Simon. Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Bernard, Calvin Bourgeois, Paul Chandler, Dr. Harold Chastant, Clarence Hebert, John Landry, Jimmy LeBlanc, Ronnie Mayard, Louis Michot, Jake Miller, Earl Parquette and Bill Peyton. The family would like to thank the staff of Hospice of Acadiana for their care and concern during Mr. Greig’s illness. Hebert infant — 9/4/2002 JENNINGS — Cheyenne Alexis Hebert, infant daughter of Michael and Donna LeLeux of Jennings, died at 8:53 p.m. Sept. 1, 2002, in the local hospital. Her funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. today, Sept. 4, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Phyllis J. Hufstedler — 9/4/2002 Phyllis Jamesine Hufstedler, 54, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Independence, Kan., and she had lived in Lake Charles for 27 years. She was a member of the Women International Bowling Conference. She was Methodist. Survivors include her husband, Amos W. Hufstedler of Lake Charles; one son, Michael W. Hufstedler of Lake Charles; one daughter, Michele Hufstedler Maynor of Moss Bluff; one brother, Gary McCreath of Friends-wood, Texas; and her beloved dog, Duke. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Glen George will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today. Scott D. Johnston — 9/4/2002 SULPHUR — Scott David Johnston, 23, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Lake Charles and a longtime resident of Sulphur. He was a 1997 graduate of Sulphur High School. He was Catholic. Survivors include one brother, John Dallas Johnston of Sulphur; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis (Tamara) Johnston Jr. of Sulphur; grandfathers, John D. Black and Louis Johnston Sr., both of Sulphur; and great-grandmother, Lovinia Lyons of Sulphur. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Nellis Grace Johnston and Carolyn Black. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 4, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Deacon Johnny Mounce will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. A rosary was recited Tuesday. Roy Ivy Lee — 9/4/2002 WESTLAKE — Roy Ivy Lee, 89, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002, in Sulphur. He was a native of Estherwood. He was a member of Westwood Baptist Church. He retired from Cities Service after 26 years. He was a past member of Boilermakers 79. Survivors include one daughter, Sherry Sanner of Sulphur; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Lee, and one daughter, Loretta Ingalls. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 4, in Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. The Rev. Lee Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mary C. McDaniel — 9/4/2002 Mary Cormier McDaniel, 86, died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002, in a local care center. She was a native of Gueydan. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Marcus Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visita-tion is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday. John R. Semien — 9/4/2002 BATON ROUGE — John Richard Semien, 45, died Friday, Aug. 30, 2002, in Ochsner’s Hospital in New Orleans. He was a native of Eunice. Survivors include four sisters, Millie Ceasar, Florence Scott and Barbara Victorian, all of Eunice, and Joanne Francis of Houston; two brothers, Louis Lumus Semien of Lake Charles and Johnny Joseph Semien of Lafayette; two uncles, Joseph Bellow of Eunice and Anthony Bellow of New Orleans; three aunts, Maudry Citizen and Theresa Rougeau, both of Houston, and Sarah Bell Guillory of Eunice; a goddaughter, Sherrell Scott of Eunice; a kind and loyal friend, Leo Spencer of Lafayette; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was engaged to marry Crystal Buxton of DeQuincy. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Lavergne, and his grandparents, Raymond Bellow and Theresa Semien Bellow. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, from St. Mathilda Catholic Church of Eunice. Burial will be in St. Ann Catholic Church Ceme-tery under the direction of Owen-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Thursday in the church hall. Chelsea W. Augustine — 9/5/2002 DERIDDER — Chelsea “Dolly” Walker Augustine, 93, died at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002, in her home. She was a native of Linsceum, lived most of her life in East Texas and Louisiana, and had lived in DeRidder for 54 years. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Eastern Star in DeRidder. She was a member of Riverview Baptist Church in Poland, La. Survivors include two sons and spouses, Arthur G. and Juanita Walker and Mark and Marjorie Nell Walker, all of DeRidder; three sisters, Beulah McDaniel and Sue Corley, both of DeRidder, and Irene Jameson of Urania; one brother, Bill Mathis of DeRidder; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, in Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. The Rev. H.P. Tarpley will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Ona L. Barbers — 9/5/2002 MITTIE — Ona L. Barbers, 92, died at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002, in the Oakdale hospital. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 5, in Rush Funeral Home in Oakdale. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Melville Pentecostal Church Cemetery. Theresa M. Carrier — 9/5/2002 Theresa M. Carrier, 80, died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Plaisance and had lived in Lake Charles for 60 years. She graduated from McNeese State University. She taught at J.I. Watson; in St. Martinville for many years; and in the Calcasieu Parish School System for more than 23 years. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of St. Rita’s Court 31, the Ladies of Grace Assembly 6, the St. Joseph Society, the Altar and Rosary Society, and the Sacred Heart of Jesus Society. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Herbert Carrier of Lake Charles; one son, Andrew Veazie of Lake Charles; one daughter, Antoinette Veazie of of Lake Charles; two stepsons, Winston Carrier of Alexandria and Charles Carrier of Pensacola, Fla.; one stepdaughter, Deborah Carrier of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and her caretaker, Georgia Frank. Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 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 8-10:15 a.m. in the funeral home. Earline L. Charles — 9/5/2002 ROANOKE — Earline Livingston Charles, 97, died at 12:45 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. She was a native of Freetown and had lived in Roanoke for 66 years. She was a charter member of Roanoke True Friend Benevolent Society. She was a member of Saint James Baptist Church, where she served as a deaconess until her death. Survivors include two sons, James Noah of Thibodaux and Foster R. Charles of Lake Charles; three daughters, Priscilla M. Charles and Ruby L. Charles, both of Roanoke, and Elnora J. Cole of Merced, Calif.; one brother and sister-in-law, Wesley L. and Geraldine Livingston of Elton; one brother-in-law, Allen Mitchell of New Iberia; two daughters-in-law, Margaret Noah and Vina M. Charles; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, in Saint James Baptist Church. The Rev. Ivan J. Lewis will officiate. Burial will be in the Benevolent Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. Friday in the church. Willis Faulk — 9/5/2002 GUEYDAN — Willis Faulk, 76, died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002, in his residence. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 5, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Gueydan. Gratz infant — 9/5/2002 Darren Joseph Gratz, infant, died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002, in a local hospital. Graveside services will be at 4:30 p.m. today, Sept. 5, in Hayes Cemetery in Hayes under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Ashbel B. Henshaw — 9/5/2002 Ashbel Burnham “Beechie” Henshaw died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002, in his home. He was born of Bellevue and had lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He graduated from Landry Memorial High School. He was an outstanding athlete and received a football scholarship to SLI. He was an avid outdoorsman and was well known for his skills in fishing, hunting and golf. He especially liked music and played several instruments. Friends and family alike enjoyed his storytelling and quick wit as well as his sometimes amusing innovations as a creator-craftsman. He worked as a seismographer and was retired from Texas Gas Co. He was a member of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Barbara Allen Henshaw; four daughters, Barbara Roberts, Frances Gill and Mary Jernigan of Lake Charles, and Linda Weeks of Lafayette; eight grandchildren, Bill Roberts, Christy Moreau, Greg Gill, Gordon Gill, Edward Jernigan, Ginny Jernigan, Amy Mutscher and Whitney Weeks; and four great-grandchildren, Burnham Roberts, Margaret Roberts, Katelyn Gill and Cade Mutscher. His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, in St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. in Rose Hill Cemetery in New Iberia under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Friday in the church. Memorials may be made to St. Michael Church, Ducks Unlimited, Hospice of Southwest Louisiana, or to the charity, church or organization of one’s choice. The family especially appreciates the long-term loving services of caregivers Carolyn Taylor, Barbara Leger, Dana Daigle, Jane Foster, Josephine Hilburn and Murel Vincent, and the Hospice of Southwest Louisiana. Scott D. Johnston — 9/5/2002 SULPHUR — Scott David Johnston, 23, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002, at his residence. A native of Lake Charles, he was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. He was a 1997 graduate of Sulphur High School. He was Catholic. Survivors include one brother, John Dallas Johnston of Sulphur; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis (Tamara) Johnston Jr. of Sulphur; grandfathers, John D. Black and Louis Johnston Sr., both of Sulphur; and great-grandmother, Lovinia Lyons of Sulphur. He was engaged to marry Crystal Buxton of DeQuincy. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Nellis Grace Johnston and Carolyn Black. His funeral was at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Deacon Johnny Mouce officiated. Burial was in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. A rosary was said Tuesday. Louis Metoyer III — 9/5/2002 Louis Metoyer III, 64, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was an Army veteran. He retired from Citgo Petroleum after 27 years. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Irene R. Orsot Metoyer of Lake Charles; four sons, Russell Metoyer, Christopher Metoyer, Ronald Metoyer and Carlos Metoyer, all of Lake Charles; two brothers, John N. Metoyer of San Medesta, Calif., and Herman G. Metoyer of Lake Charles; two sisters, Dorothy Honore and Ursula Jane Tate, both of Lake Charles; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Ophelia Metoyer; his brothers Joseph and William Metoyer; and his grandson Ronnie Edward Metoyer Jr. His funeral will be at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Goodly will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the funeral home and from 2 p.m. in the church. John R. Semien — 9/5/2002 BATON ROUGE — John Richard Semien, 45, died Friday, Aug. 30, 2002, in Ochsner’s Hospital in New Orleans. He was a native of Eunice and had lived in Baton Rouge. Survivors include four sisters, Millie Ceasar, Florence Scott and Barbara Victorian of Eunice, and Joanne Francis of Houston; two brothers, Louis Lumus Semien of Lake Charles and Johnny Joseph Semien of Lafayette; two uncles, Joseph Bellow of Eunice and Anthony Bellow of New Orleans; three aunts, Maudry Citizen and Theresa Rougeau of Houston and Sarah Bell Guillory of Eunice; a goddaughter, Sherrell Scott of Eunice; a kind and loyal friend, Leo Spencer of Lafayette; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Lavergne, and his grandparents, Raymond Bellow and Theresa Semien Bellow. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 5, from St. Mathilda Catholic Church in Eunice. Burial will be in St. Ann Catholic Church Cemetery in Owen-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church hall. Quentin J. Trahan — 9/5/2002 Quentin J. Trahan, 79, died at 6:17 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of White Castle, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 58 years. He was a graduate of White Castle High School, and he earned a bachelor’s degree from LSU. He was a chemical engineer, and he worked at Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. for 35 years. He was a Firestone plant manager in Port Jerome, France. After he returned he worked as a production manager in the Lake Charles facility until his retirement. After he retired he worked as assistant port director for three years. He was a member of the American Chemical Society and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers; he served as president of both groups’ local chapters. He was a Boy Scouts leader for many years, and he received the Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Award. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Clement Trahan of Lake Charles; two sons, Christopher M. Trahan and Quentin C. Trahan, both of Lake Charles; three daughters, Marcia Plauche of Sulphur, Vanessa Bailes of Fern Park, Fla., and Mary Margaret “Mimi” Culpepper of Houston; one brother, Kenneth Trahan of Crystal City, Texas; four sisters, Rita Huntsinger of Gretna, Geneva St. Germaine of Metairie, Marie Schneider of Terrytown and Lorraine Dowdell of New Iberia; and 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Monsignor Kermit Trahan and Dr. Evariste Trahan. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Boys and Girls Villages, 7378 U.S. 90 East, Lake Charles, LA 70615, or to the Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church building fund, 221 Aqua Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70605. Marcus J. Castille — 9/6/2002 Marcus Jude Castille, 21, died at 9:41 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002, in Crowley. He was a native of Jennings. He attended Jennings High School. Survivors include one daughter, Marknecia Ceasar of Jennings; two sisters, Uniquezo Massey of Jennings and Michelle Augustine of Lafayette; three brothers, Devan Castille of Little Rock, Ark., Cory Castille of Jennings and Rodrick Castille of Moss Bluff; his mother, Louwanda Augustine of Jennings; father, Michael Augustine of Jennings; paternal grandmother, Cora Matthews of Jennings; and maternal grandmother, AnnaBelle Malveaux of Jennings. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, in Immanuel Christ Sanctified Holy Church of Jennings. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. Visitation is from noon Saturday in church. Geraldine F. Cline — 9/6/2002 Geraldine Fly Cline, 81, died at 4:45 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002, in a local care center. She was a native of Victoria, Texas. She attended the University of Texas, where she belonged to the Chi Omega sorority. She had lived in Lake Charles since her marriage in 1946 to the late Robert Lebby Cline Jr. She was a dedicated patron and active volunteer for many cultural and educational organizations in Lake Charles. Her efforts were greatly appreciated. She was a founding member of the Junior League, the Lake Charles Ballet Society, the Round Table Great Books Study Group and the Planters’ League Garden Club. In earlier years of the Lake Charles Little Theater, she was a behind-the-scenes volunteer. She and Mr. Cline were instrumental in the founding of the Buccaneers. As a charter member and past president of Art Associations of Lake Charles Inc., she was instrumental in the presentation of the first Student Art Exhibits, the first Christmas Trees Around the World Exhibits, the first Art Travel Tours and the first Home Tours. In her honor two years ago, Art Associates established the Geraldine Fly Cline Art Scholarship to be awarded to a commercial art student at Louisiana Technical College/ Sowela Campus She was a member of Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, where she was active in the Altar Guild, Tend My Lambs and Open Arms for many years. She is survived by three daughters, Janie Stoner Cline, Geraldine Cline Hebert and Mary Cline St. Romain, all of Lake Charles, and three grandchildren, Chrissy Hebert, Kate St. Romain and Thomas St. Romain Jr., all of Lake Charles. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, in Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. The Rev. Mark Holland will officiate. The body was cremated. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Memorial donations may be sent to the Art Scholarship Fund of Art Associates, 809 Kirby St., Suite 208, Lake Charles, LA 70601, or to Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 715 Kirkman St., Lake Charles, LA 70601. Sharon Davis — 9/6/2002 Pitkin — Sharon Davis, 59, died at 10:08 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002, in Christus-St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. She was reared in Vivian, and she had lived in Pitkin since 1962. She was a sales clerk at Miller Livestock Markets Inc. in DeQuincy, and she was a respiratory therapist at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Pitkin. Survivors include her husband, Elmo V. Davis Jr. of Pitkin; three sons, Paul Truitt Davis of Springfield, Mo., and William S. Davis and Calvin T. Davis, both of Pitkin; two daughters, Angela Dawn Stracener of Pitkin and Julia Gay Moore of Taylors, S.C.; one brother, Joe C. Pouncey of Houston; and 12 grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, in First Baptist Church of Pitkin. The Revs. Benjamin F. Davis and Stephen Laughlin will officiate. Burial will follow in Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today in the church. May June Dejean — 9/6/2002 May June Dejean, 46, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Washington High School. She was a former employee of Kmart. She was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church. Survivors include her father, James Arthur Dejean of Lake Charles; two brothers, James A Dejean Jr. of Oakland, Calif., and Adolf Dejean of Lake Charles; one aunt, Gloria Washington of Oakland; one uncle, Hammond Brooks Dejean of Lake Charles; and a host of relatives and friends. Her funeral will be at noon Saturday, Sept. 7, in Evergreen Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Abraham Goldman — 9/6/2002 Abraham Goldman, 93, died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and he moved to Lake Charles five years ago. He was a postal specialist with the Postal Service for 35 years. During his tenure, he was cited by the president of the United States for bravery in foiling a post office robbery. After he retired, he worked for Hemsley-Spears Realty Co. He lived in Plantation, Fla., before he moved to Lake Charles. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Brenda Goldman of Lake Charles; one daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Joe Schwartz of Emerson, N.J.; five grandchildren, Jessica Schwartz, Robin Goldman Harveston, Brian Goldman, Jennifer Goldman and Rebekah Goldman; and two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Brittany. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, in Temple Sinai. Rabbi Leo Wolkow will officiate. Burial will be in Star of David Cemetery in North Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Saturday in Johnson Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. Sunday in the temple. Donations may be made to Temple Sinai, 713 Hodges St., Lake Charles, LA 70601. Mrs. Robert Gordon — 9/6/2002 KINDER — Mrs. Robert (Mary) Gordon died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002, in the Sulphur hospital. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Green Oak Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. Florence Guillory — 9/6/2002 SULPHUR — Florence Guillory, 85, died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002, in West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital. She was a native of Elton, and she lived most of her life in Sulphur. She was a member of Pleasant Green Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Organie Guillory and J.T. Guillory, both of Sulphur; one stepson, Daniel Darby of Sulphur; one sister, Willie Mae People of Chicago; five grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 7 p.m. today, Sept. 6, in Pleasant Green Baptist Church. The Rev. James Gatewood will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 5 p.m. Ashbel B. Henshaw — 9/6/2002 Ashbel Burnham “Beechie” Henshaw died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002, in his home. He was born on Bellevue Plantation in Youngsville, and he lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He graduated from Landry Memorial High School. He was an outstanding athlete and received a football scholarship to SLI. He was an avid outdoorsman and was well-known for his fishing, hunting and golf skills. He especially liked music and played several instruments. Friends and family alike enjoyed his storytelling and quick wit and his sometimes amusing innovations as a creator-craftsman. He worked as a seismographer and was retired from Texas Gas Co. He was a member of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Barbara Allen Henshaw; four daughters, Barbara Roberts, Frances Gill and Mary Jernigan, all of Lake Charles, and Linda Weeks of Lafayette; eight grandchildren, Bill Roberts, Christy Moreau, Greg Gill, Gordon Gill, Edward Jernigan, Ginny Jernigan, Amy Mutscher and Whitney Weeks; and four great-grandchildren, Burnham Roberts, Margaret Roberts, Katelyn Gill and Cade Mutscher. His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. today, Sept. 6, in St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. in Rose Hill Cemetery in New Iberia under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Memorials may be made to St. Michael Church, Ducks Unlimited, Hospice of Southwest Louisiana, or to the charity, church or group of one’s choice. The family especially appreciates the long-term loving services of caregivers Carolyn Taylor, Barbara Leger, Dana Daigle, Jane Foster, Josephine Hilburn and Murel Vincent, and the Hospice of Southwest Louisiana. Verna Fanguy Johnson — 9/6/2002 Verna Fanguy Johnson, 76, died Friday, Aug. 16, 2002, in a Denham Springs hospital. She was a native of Lake Charles, and she lived in the Folsom-Covington area. Survivors include two sons, Gregory Johnson of Florida and Robert Johnson of Shreveport; one daughter, Pamela DeLaune of Denham Springs; nine grandchildren; and one brother, Wayne Fanguy of Lake Charles. A graveside service will be at noon Saturday, Sept. 7, in Graceland Cemetery. Ernest Lewis — 9/6/2002 Ernest Lewis, 79, died at 4:41 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, in Union Baptist Church. B urial will be in Parkview Cemetery under the direction of H.G. Raphael Funeral Home of Jennings. Mrs. Josephine T. Natali — 9/6/2002 Mrs. Josephine Theresa Natali, 91, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Lake Charles. She was a member of Woodmen of the World. She was a member of the Revival Center. Survivors include one son, Charles J. Natali of Lake Charles; one daughter, Adale Harris of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren, Charles Martin Natali, Nick Natali, Kym Damerell, Ray Harris Jr., Kathy Harris and Jackie Harris, all of Lake Charles, and Louisa Allgeier of Memphis, Tenn.; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Howard Holton and Gary Evers will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Mary J. Roberson — 9/6/2002 Mrs. Mary Joseph Roberson, 85, died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a member of Starlight Baptist Church. She served as treasurer of Circle Number One of the Women’s Missionary Union and was actively involved until she became ill. Survivors include four sons, John Henry Roberson Sr., George E. Reado, James Roberson and Leroy Roberson, all of Lake Charles; two daughters, Charcey R. Cormier of Lake Charles and Ora L. Roberson of New Orleans; one sister, Mrs. Dora Phillips of Lake Charles; 42 grandchildren; 87 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, in Starlight Baptist Church. The Rev. Julian Woods will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of King’s Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Selina S. Royal — 9/6/2002 Selina S. Brown Royal, 84, departed this life at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002. She was born April 4, 1918, in Mansfield to the late Leaner Garner Short and Wilbert Short. She lived most of her life in Lake Charles. “Mama Selina,” as she was affectionately called by those who knew and loved her, was a dedicated mother and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Survivors include three sons, Henry Brown Jr., James Royal and Calvin Royal, all of Lake Charles; one daughter, Beverly Royal of Lake Charles; two daughters-in-law, Shirley W. Brown and Jacqueline Royal, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Dollie S. Flanigan and Fannie Williams, both of Mansfield; two brothers, Elbert Short and Garner Short, both of Mansfield; 11 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Gladys Brown Stewart. Her funeral will be at noon Saturday, Sept. 7, in King’s Funeral Home. The Rev. Leonard Wilson of Refuge Temple will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday. Wendell Snider — 9/6/2002 Wendell Snider, 36, died Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002, in Cameron Parish. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The body was cremated. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. Lula I. Stanley — 9/6/2002 SULPHUR — Lula I. Stanley, 81, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Morse, and she lived in Cameron Parish for more than 30 years. She was a reporter for the Cameron Pilot for more than 30 years and was one of its first reporters. She owned and operated Stanley’s Grocery in Holly Beach with her husband, Walter Stanley. She retired to Carlyss after selling the store. She was a lifelong member of the altar societies of St. Theresa and Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic churches. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, where she was a Eucharistic minister. Survivors include one son, Thomas Walter Stanley Jr. of Lafayette; two daughters, Arlene Seaford of Carlyss and Paree S. Prejean of Sulphur; four brothers, Dalton Istre of Carlyss, Mason Istre of Creole, Merlin Istre of Mermentau, and Willie Mack Istre of Morse; one sister, Nemez Martin of Lafayette; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. today, Sept. 6, from St. Theresa Catholic Church. The Rev. Francis Fitzsimmons will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-2:15 p.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Thursday. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Theresa building fund or The LaSalette Missions to Madagascar, the family said. Beverly F. Vice — 9/6/2002 VINTON — Beverly Frames Vice, 56, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Orange, Texas, and she lived most of her life in Vinton. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary in Orange. She was a secretary for many years. She was a member of Mernatha Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, James Vice of Vinton and Scott Vice of Huffman, Texas; two daughters, Tina Stanley and Misty Jackson, both of Vinton; one brother, Wayne Pattillo of Huntsville, Ark.; and five grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, in Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. The Rev. Bob Simmons will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Eugenia L. Victorian — 9/6/2002 Eugenia L. Victorian, 90, died Friday, Aug. 30, 2002. She was a native of Mallet, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 46 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where she was a member of the altar and rosary societies and the Christian Mothers. Survivors include four sons, Phillip Victorian, Fred Victorian, Harry Victorian and Elray Victorian, all of Lake Charles; three daughters, Laura Bell V. Goodley of Beaumont, Calif., Loretta Victorian Nobles of Columbia, S.C., and Lucy Victorian Lasalle of Lake Charles; 25 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Roger Ceasar will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Ida Ruth Braught — 9/7/2002 WESTLAKE — Ida Ruth Braught, 89, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a salutatorian graduate of Westlake High School. She was a member of Westlake First Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Charles Braught of Birmingham, Ala.; one daughter, Sarah Ruth Estling of Westlake; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, in Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. The Revs. Larry Thompson and Oliver McGuire will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Westlake. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Bertie T. Cryer — 9/7/2002 ROSEPINE — Bertie T. Cryer, 88, died at 8:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002, in Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. She was a native of Cottonwood, and she lived most of her life in the Rosepine area. She was a retired Rosepine schools cafeteria worker. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Rosepine. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Faye and Don Wells of Rosepine; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Jimmy Cryer of Rosepine and Harold W. and Doris Cryer of Lexington, S.C.; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, in Grace Church. The Revs. George L. Glass Jr., George Lee Glass and Nathan Wolsefer will officiate. Burial will be in Rosepine Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home and from 1:30 p.m. in the church. Pinkey J. Lemoine — 9/7/2002 Pinkey J. Lemoine, 93, died at 2:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 2002, in a local care facility. He was a native of Bordelonville. He lived in Westlake for many years and moved to Simmesport in 1975. He had lived in the Lake Charles area since 1996. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church of Simmesport. He served as justice of the peace in Avoyelles Parish. He was a member of Boiler Makers Local 79 and was an ironworker and farmer for most of his life. He retired from Louisiana Technical College/Sowela Campus as the maintenance supervisor after many years. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Dayton and Evelyn Lemoine of Lake Charles; one daughter, Angele Cecile Spears of Baton Rouge; one sister, Lela Armand of Mansura; one brother, Horace Lemoine of Moreauville; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, from Christ the King Catholic Church of Simmesport. The Rev. Dan Corkey will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Escude Funeral Home of Simmesport. Local visitation is 3-9 p.m. today — with a rosary by the Rev. Anthony Fontenot at 6 p.m. — in Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in Escude Funeral Home. Eric McNeely — 9/7/2002 SULPHUR — Eric McNeely, 18, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002, in Jacksonville, Fla. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, in Holly Grove Cemetery of Anacoco. Arrangements are by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Jeffrey J. Moore — 9/7/2002 CAMP BAUMHOLDER, Germany — Jeffrey Jude Moore, 45, died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002, in Camp Baumholder. His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church of Jennings. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. John G. Senegal — 9/7/2002 VINTON — John Gerald “Fat” Senegal, 37, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002, in Vinton. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 7, in St. Mathilda Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice. Deloris A. Williams — 9/7/2002 BUNDICK LAKE — Deloris Anazine “Annie” Williams, 71, died Friday, Sept. 6, 2002, in the Rosepine hospital. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, in Dry Creek Congregational Church in Dry Creek. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Redmon C. Adkinson Jr. — 9/8/2002 DERIDDER — Redmon Cecil Adkinson Jr., 77, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002, in the DeRidder hospital. His funeral will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery. Margaret P. Bargeman — 9/8/2002 HOUSTON — Margaret Pete Bargeman, 71, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Lacassine and had lived in Houston for 28 years. She was a member of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Barbara Carrier of Houston; three brothers, Johnny Pete and Eddie Pitre, both of Lake Charles, and Eugene Pitre of Pacoma, Calif.; two sisters, Ida LaPaul of Houston and Evelyn Pete of Pacoma; one grandson, Kristopher Carrier of Houston; her nephew and godchild, the Rev. Marcus Johnson of Lake Charles; and two sisters-in-law, Yola Pitre and Marie Pete, both of Lake Charles. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Marcus Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King’s Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-4 p.m. today in the funeral home. Ida Ruth Braught — 9/8/2002 WESTLAKE — Ida Ruth Grout Braught, 89, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a salutatorian graduate of Westlake High School. She was a member of Westlake First Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Charles Braught of Birmingham, Ala.; one daughter, Sarah Ruth Estling of Westlake; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 8, in Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. The Revs. Larry Thompson and Oliver McGuire will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Westlake. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Ricky Gallien — 9/8/2002 DERIDDER — Ricky Gallien, 43, passed away Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002, in Dry Creek. He had served as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church at Junction Community since March 1997. Prior to becoming pastor at Calvary, he was a lifelong and active member of Dry Creek Baptist Church. He served as principal, teacher and girls and boys basketball coach in Allen and Beauregard parishes, winning the 1987 Class C Girls State Championship while at Fairview High School. During his career as teacher/coach/ principal, he received numerous local and state honors and awards including Outstanding Young Man of America in 1985. He was a member of at least a dozen state and national education Professional Associations. He had also served as a technical assistant at the Beauregard Parish School Board and as a supervisor with the Allen Parish School Board. He was currently principal at DeRidder High School. Survivors include his wife, Bettye Reeves Gallien of Dry Creek; two sons, Timothy Jason Gallien, and wife Amy, and Matthew Warner Gallien, all of Dry Creek; one daughter, Kristi Kaye Gallien of Dry Creek; parents, Dan and Rose Manuel of Dry Creek; three brothers, Michael W. Gallien of Pearland, Texas, Keith B. Manuel of Orlando, Fla., and Kent T. Manuel of Lake Charles; and two sisters, Vicki Shirley and Linda Greene, both of Dry Creek. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, in the First Baptist Church of DeRidder. The Rev. Don Hunt and Curt Iles will officiate. Burial will follow in Dry Creek Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. Monday in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Tuesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dry Creek Baptist Encampment, the family said. John W. Howells Jr. — 9/8/2002 John W. Howells Jr., 88, died at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002, in C.C. Young Retirement Community in Dallas. He was born in Springdale, Pa., on July 25, 1914. He married Bernice Stoup in 1940, and they moved to Lake Charles in 1941 so he could work at the Cities Services Refinery, from which he retired as lab supervisor in 1977. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 424 in Sulphur for 54 years. He was commissioner of the Louisiana High School Football Officials Association. He officiated for Louisiana high school football games for 15 years. He was the second “Jean Lafitte” during Contraband Days in 1966. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Bernice S. Howells; daughter and son-in-law, Judith Louise and Donal Sweeney of Garland, Texas; one brother, Woodrow Howells of Springdale; one granddaughter, Victoria Hatcher and her husband, Randy, of Kennedale, Texas; and one great-granddaughter, Haley Hatcher. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Jennifer Sweeney; his brothers, Winfield and William Howells; and his sisters, Viola Howells, Ethel Wagle and Margaret DePorter. Graveside services with Masonic Rites will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, at Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. today in the funeral home. Eric McNeely — 9/8/2002 SULPHUR — Eric McNeely, 18, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002, in Jacksonville, Fla. He was a native of Anacoco and had lived in Sulphur for most of his life. He worked for A-1 Fence Company and Sports Center in Lake Charles. Survivors include his father and stepmother, Randy and Bonnie McNeely of Sulphur; his mother and stepfather, Ginger and Jim Brookshire of Tallahassee, Fla.; one brother, Jarrett Brookshire of Tallahassee; three sisters, Charlolette Brookshire of Tallahassee, and Jaleigh Nelson and Jessica McNeely, both of Sulphur; and his grandparents, Jewel McNeely and Ruth Jackson, both of Anacoco, and Elton Jackson Sr. of Pickering. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. The Revs. Chris Blanchard and Eddie Towers will officiate. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery of Anacoco. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Sgt. Jeffery J. Moore — 9/8/2002 JENNINGS — Sgt. Jeffery Jude Moore, 45, died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002, at Camp Baumholder, Germany. He was a native of Jennings and was stationed at Camp Baumholder, Germany. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Larzette “Liz” M. Moore of Baumholder, Germany; one stepdaughter, Joselyn Goetz of Baumholder, Germany; his mother, Mrs. Mayo A. Moore of Lafayette; five sisters and four brothers-in-law, May Elizabeth and Dr. John Berry and Patti and Dr. John Chidlow, all of Shreveport, Vicki and Jerry Slason and Lisa and Todd Broussard, all of Lafayette, and Kim Moore-Bailey of Jennings; one grandson, Ameer Goetz of Camp Baumholder; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Mayo A. Moore, and three brothers, Jimmy, Blaise and Douglas Moore. His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church of Jennings. The Rev. Clyde Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today — with a vigil service Sunday at 7 p.m. by Deacon Ed McNally — in the funeral home, and from 8 a.m. Monday. Rose infant — 9/8/2002 Avery Lauren Rose, infant daughter of Benjy and Kathie Rose of Lake Charles, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002, in a local hospital. Additional survivors include two brothers, Austin William and Griffin Andrew Rose, both of Lake Charles; paternal grandparents, Marion and Cathy Rose of Iota; maternal grandparents, Cory and Sharon Kaminsky of Victoria, Texas; paternal great-grandmother, Bobbie Foret of Iota; and three uncles, David Rose of Iota, Andy Kaminsky of Houston and Cory Kaminsky of Austin, Texas. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Doug DeGraffenried will officiate. Burial will be in Maxie Cemetery in Iota under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today and 8-11:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Allen infant — 9/9/2002 BATON ROUGE — Albert Glenroy Allen II, infant son of Albert Glenroy Allen I and Charlene Porter Allen, of Baton Rouge, died Friday, Sept. 6, 2002, in a local hospital. Additional survivors include his paternal grandmother, Venita James of St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands; his paternal grandfather, Albert Glenroy Mead of Birmingham, England; and his maternal grandparents, Elder Charles (Carol Lee Jourdan) Porter of Sulphur. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 9, in Perkins Cemetery. Elder Charles Porter will officiate. Arrangements are by James Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Johnnie M. Bussell — 9/9/2002 STARKS — Johnnie M. “Coonie” Bussell, 91, died at 7:45 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a resident of Starks and retired from Boiler Makers Local 587. He was a member of Calvary Apostolic Church in Starks. Survivors include his wife, Delphia Mae Bussell of Starks; four sons, Roy Bussell of Deweyville, Texas, and J. L. Bussell, Raymond Bussell and Johnnie Durwood Bussell, all of Starks; three daughters, Merline Thaxton of Baton Rouge, and Shirley Barks and Linda Martinez, both of Starks; one sister, Lottie Doyle of Starks; 27 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son, Homer Ray Bussell. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, from Calvary Apostolic Church. The Revs. Jeremy Shields, Keith Smith and Darrell Orange will officiate. Burial will be in Fountain Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 6 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Ronald Crow — 9/9/2002 Ronald Crow, 60, died Friday, Sept.6, 2002, in Memphis, Tenn. He was born in Akron, Ohio, and had lived in Lake Charles for 23 years. He attended Milton High School in Milton, Fla. He worked at Ashland Oil for 20 years and for Kirby Inland Marine for 10 years. He was a member of American Legion Post 1 in Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Sue Crow of Lake Charles; one daughter, Jill Michelle Crow Cook of Lake Charles; one son, Ronald Crow Jr.; two sisters, Judy Ates and Nancy Adkinson, both of Bagdad, Fla.; five brothers, Donald, Jimmy, Terry, Robert and Willie Crow, all of Bagdad, Fla.; and one granddaughter, Taylor Nicole Cook of Moss Bluff. He is preceded in death by his parents Willie and Julia Crow and one brother, Edward Crow. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Sept.10, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Mark Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in Black Bayou Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Laurid Lauridsen — 9/9/2002 Laurid Lauridsen, 64, died Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002. A private memorial service was held Sunday, Sept. 8. The body was cremated under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Beverly A. Lyons — 9/9/2002 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Beverly Ann Veillion Lyons, 63, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Lawrence Kohler will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and 8-10:45 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Lyons died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002, in the local hospital. She was born Dec. 22, 1938, in Welsh. She was a longtime resident of Sulphur. She owned Lyons Mobile Villa and was also employed by the Calcasieu Parish School Board as a school bus driver for more than 30 years. She was an active sponsor of 4-H, the Louisiana High School Rodeo Association and Special Olympics. Survivors include two daughters, Renee Lyons of Iowa and Barbara “Tylou” Frost of Houston; six grandchildren; and three great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Crawford Lyons Sr.; her son, James Crawford Lyons Jr.; her brother, Herman J. Veillion Jr.; and her sister, Fannie Williams. Alice P. Moore — 9/9/2002 Alice Pitre Moore, 90, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002, in a local care center. She was a native of Basile and had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, where she was a member of Christian Mothers. Survivors include one sister, Zeila Guillory of Richmond, Calif.; her caretaker, Hilda Pitre of Lake Charles; and a host of nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-9:40 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Arvelian J. Ardoin — 9/10/2002 WOODLAWN — Arvelian Joseph “A.J.” Ardoin, 60, died Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Lacassine, and he had lived in Woodlawn for 30 years. He served in the Army in the Korean War. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He helped to form the Lacassine Optimist Club, and he was instrumental in the building of the Lacassine Community Center. He volunteered and served on many parish boards. He was a member of the Jeff Davis Mosquito Control board. Survivors include his wife, Laura Ann Ardoin of Woodlawn; two sons and daughters-in-law, Joey and Tammy Ardoin of Iowa and Greg and Linda Mitten of LeBleu Settlement; one brother, Wilfred Ardoin of Lacassine; three sisters, Margie Cupp and Velma Trahan, both of Lacassine, and Shirley Beffano of Missouri City, Texas; and two grandchildren, Arielle Ardoin and DJ Mitten. His funeral will be at 2 p.m., today, Sept. 10, from St. John Catholic Church of Lacassine. The Rev. Augustine Mulanjanany will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. Joseph Broussard — 9/10/2002 MORSE — Joseph “Sam” Broussard, 77, died Monday, Sept. 9, 2002, in his residence. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial with full military rites will be in Hanks Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Gueydan. Velva Clark — 9/10/2002 LEESVILLE — Velva Clark, 92, died Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002, in the Leesville hospital. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Bethel cemetery. Alexandre Green — 9/10/2002 JENNINGS — Alexandre Green, 89, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. He was a native of Elton, and he lived most of his life in Silverwood. He leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Gerald W. Perkins will officiate. Burial will be in Silverwood Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Wednesday. John W. Lang — 9/10/2002 JENNINGS — John William Lang, 53, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002, in a Lafayette hospital. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 10, from St. Lawrence Catholic Church of Raymond. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Beverly A. Lyons — 9/10/2002 SULPHUR — Beverly Ann Veillion Lyons, 63, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002, in the local hospital. She was born Dec. 22, 1938, in Welsh. She was a longtime resident of Sulphur. She owned Lyons Mobile Villa. She was a Calcasieu Parish school bus driver for more than 30 years. She was an active sponsor of 4-H, the Louisiana High School Rodeo Association and Special Olympics. Survivors include two daughters, Renee Lyons of Iowa and Barbara “Tylou” Frost of Houston; one sister, Veronica “Boo” Breaux of Sulphur; six grandchildren; and three great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Crawford Lyons Sr.; her son, James Crawford Lyons Jr.; her brother, Herman J. Veillion Jr.; and one sister, Fannie Williams. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 10, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Lawrence Kohler will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-10:45 a.m. A rosary was recited Monday. Betty J. Moss — 9/10/2002 Betty Joann Moss, 67, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Sulphur and a lifelong resident of the Lake Area. Survivors include three sons, Gregory A. Peters and Gerald “Peanut” Peters, both of Lake Charles, and Ricky Dale Peters of Moss Bluff; one brother, Clarence Lee Moss of Aransas Pass, Texas; and five grandchildren. Her funeral was held Monday, Sept. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Douglas DeGraffenried officiated. William E. Thompson — 9/10/2002 William E. “Tommy” Thompson, 72, died at 10:20 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Glen St. Mary, Fla., and he had lived in Lake Charles for 30 years. He served in the Air Force with the occupational forces in Berlin after World War II, and he served during the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was a master sergeant with more than 20 years of service. After he retired, he worked for the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. He was director of Recreation District 1 for 10 years. He was a Mason and a past master of Rudolph Krause Lodge 433, F&AM. He was a 33rd-degree Scottish Rite Mason and was general secretary of the Lake Charles Scottish Rite Bodies. He was a member of the Lake Charles York Rite Body and the Habibi Shrine Center AAONMS. He was an officer in the 10th Masonic District Lodge. He was a charter member of the Krewe de Noblesse and was the group’s 1989 king. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Agnes Ashworth Thompson; two daughters, Joyce McClendon of Lake Charles and Cheri Jackson of Deer Park, Texas; two sisters, Myrna Overstreet of Greenville, S.C., and Lelia Lauramore of Glen St. Mary; five grandchildren, John Fayko and Missy Abraham, both of Lake Charles, Forrest Smith of Baton Rouge, and Carla and Chris Williams, both of Deer Park; and five great-grandchildren, J.K. Fayko, Chance Fayko, Elizabeth Fayko, Anne Marie Abraham and Tillie Abraham. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. W.H. Yarbrough will officiate. Masonic rites will be conducted in the funeral home after the service. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Thompson infant — 9/10/2002 Queen Lashy Thompson, infant daughter of Patrick and Dorothy Thompson, died Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002, in a local hospital. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, in Consolata Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Peter M. Young — 9/10/2002 SHREVEPORT — Peter Martin “Buddy” Young, 59, died Monday, Sept. 9, 2002, in Willis-Knighton North Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Lake Charles, and he moved to Shreveport in 1995. He was a heavy-equipment operator and a mechanic. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his loving wife, Sandra Sandefur Young; one daughter, Rhonda Richardson; two stepdaughters, Tammi Luongo and Chrissie Christy; two sons, Randy and Ricky Young; and numerous other relatives and loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Jessie Young, and one son, Rodney Young. His funeral will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, in Centuries Funeral Home of Shreveport. The Rev. Barry Hughes of Ashbury United Methodist Church will officiate; Mark Christy will give the eulogy. Burial will be in Centuries Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. Pallbearers are Daniel Luongo, David Dwight, William Carter, Sandy Sandefur, Phillip Houghton and Steve Richardson. John R. Billeaud — 9/11/2002 VICTORIA, Texas — John R. Billeaud, 56, died Monday, Sept. 9, 2002. He was born Feb. 22, 1946, in Sulphur to Lucy Broussard Billeaud and the late Anthony C. Billeaud Sr. He was a Vietnam War veteran. He was a retired DuPont process operator. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Anita Albritton Billeaud; two sons, Chad R. Billeaud and Jeremy J. Billeaud; his mother; one sister, Rebecca Atwell of Sulphur; one brother, A.C. Billeaud of Sulphur; and two grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, from Holy Family Catholic Church. The Rev. Roger Hawes will officiate. Burial will be in Crescent Valley Cemetery under the direction of Rosewood Funeral Home of Victoria. A rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made the American Cancer Society. Marguerite A. Castleberry — 9/11/2002 Marguerite A. Castleberry, 100, died at 10:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, 2002, in a local care center. She was a native of Toro Community, and she had lived in Lake Charles for eight years. She was a member of Boulevard Baptist Church and Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Justice Chapter 238 and Katherine B. Chapter 13 in Hornbeck. She was a graduate of Louisiana State Normal College and was a former teacher in Santa Rosa, Texas, and Sabine Parish. She owned and operated J.M. Miller store in Toro, which was added to the national register of historic places. Survivors include her sister, Edith Ledoux of Lake Charles; one sister-in-law, Jodia Miller of Westlake; one niece, Cheryl Evans and her husband, Dennis, of Moss Bluff; and one great-nephew, Brent Evans of Moss Bluff. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Castleberry; her brother, Jay L. Miller; and her sister, Ruth Webre. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. Dr. Mark Stagg will officiate. A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Toro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Thursday, with an Eastern Star service at 6 p.m. Herman D. Lecklet — 9/11/2002 EVANGELINE — Herman Dale Lecklet, 82, died at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 11, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Evangeline. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Rev. Earl D. Mercer — 9/11/2002 MONROE — The Rev. Earl D. Mercer, 77, died Monday, Sept. 9, 2002, in Monroe. He was born Sept. 7, 1925, in Winnfield to Mr. and Mrs. W. Fred Mercer. He preached his first sermon on Father’s Day 1943. He was ordained by Winnfield First Baptist Church on Feb. 6, 1944. He was a graduate of Louisiana College and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor at churches in Winn, LaSalle, Rapides, Livingston, Sabine and Calcasieu parishes. He resigned on Jan. 1, 1963, after more than 10 years as the first pastor of Twelfth Street Baptist Church of Lake Charles. He joined the staff of the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home in Monroe and served there for 28 years as director of public relations. After he retired, he served more than six years as part-time director of church relations for Louisiana College in Pineville. He was named a distinguished alumnus of the school in 1988. During his ministry, he spoke in more than 625 Louisiana Baptist churches and served 13 interim pastorates in northeast Louisiana. He was a member of Monroe First Baptist Church. He was a member of the Monroe Kiwanis Club for 40 years. Survivors include his wife, the former Betty Rockett, whom he married 55 years ago on June 7, 1947; one son, David K. Mercer of Monroe; one daughter, Rachel Mercer Wiggins of Monroe; one grandson, Jeremy T. Wiggins of West Monroe; one granddaughter and her husband, Amanda Wiggins Brown and Christian Brown of Sterlington; two brothers, W. Elmo Mercer and his wife, Marcia, of Nashville, Tenn., and James Ronald Mercer and his wife, Janice, of Crossett, Ark.; one sister, Gertrude Mercer Rankin and her husband, Daniel F. Rankin Sr., of Oswego, Kan. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, in the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home chapel, 7200 Desaird St. in Monroe. A. Randy McGee and the Revs. Clarence Powell and Marc Greene will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Union Baptist Church cemetery near Spearsville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today in Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe and from 1 p.m. Thursday in the chapel. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Wiggins, Christian Brown, James Ronald Mercer, Robert Finch, Charles Denham and Richard Church. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Houston Sunday school class of Monroe First Baptist Church; members of the Monroe Kiwanis Club; and ordained ministers. The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to Drs. Daniel Hutton and David Raines for their many years of care and also to Hospice Care for its caring ministry. Memorials may be made to the Earl D. Mercer Endowed Scholarship Fund at Louisiana College, Box 587, Pineville, LA 71359; the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home, Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211; or to the church or charity of one’s choice. Wallace W. Ogea — 9/11/2002 Wallace Wilford Ogea, 78, died at 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He retired after 35 years as chief surveyor for Calcasieu Parish. He served in the Marine Corps during World War II. Survivors include three sons, Arthur Ogea of Lake Charles, George Ogea of Pulaski, Tenn., and Richard Ogea of Bossier City; two daughters, Regina Guillory and Ella Grace Johnson, both of Lake Charles; one stepson, David Higgins of Lake Charles; three sisters, Gladys Riley of Longview, Texas, Joyce Childs of New Orleans and Doris Duhon of Lake Charles; three brothers, Huey Ogea, Alvin Ogea and Joseph “Butch” Ogea, all of Lake Charles; 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Wallace Lee Ogea. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 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. today — with a Scripture service at 6:30 p.m. and a rosary at 7 p.m. — and 8 a.m.-12:40 p.m. Thursday. John B. Rene — 9/11/2002 VILLE PLATTE — John B. Rene, 78, died Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002, in his residence. Survivors include his wife, Lydia Rene of of Ville Platte; five daughters, Mary Lee Rene Branche and Louisa Rene James, both of Lake Charles, Veanna Rene Veasey of Dickinson, Texas, Jayanna Rene Williams of New Llano, and Geneva Rene Anderson of Eunice; one son, John Kevin Rene of Long Beach, Calif.; one sister, Ethel Bellard of Lake Charles; 16 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, in Ninth Baptist Church in Ville Platte. The Rev. Herman Arvie will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Ville Platte. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Friday, and a wake will be held 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Catherine B. Sexson — 9/11/2002 LEESVILLE — Catherine Bronson Sexson, 87, died Monday, Sept. 9, 2002, in Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville after a lengthy illness. She lived in Fayetteville, Ark. She was an alumna of Fayetteville High School and the University of Arkansas, where she was a member of Phi Mu sorority and was a Razorback cheerleader. She was an early member of the Retired Officers’ Wives Club at Fort Polk and a retired Department of the Army civilian employee. She was a former board member at Byrd Regional Hospital. She was a former member of Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, where she taught Sunday school for many years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Leesville. She was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. Survivors include two sons, Byron G. “Buddy” Sexson of Houston and William H. “Bill” Sexson of Leesville; two daughters-in-law, Cheryl Sexson of Houston and LaWanda Sexson of Leesville; five grandchildren, Susan Burt of Lake Charles, Byron G. Sexson of Houston, Jacquelyn Millet of Jonesboro, Ark., Amanda Sexson and Summer Sexson of Leesville; two great-grandchildren, William and Jack Burt, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Bebe McCormick of Claremore, Okla.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack G. Sexson; her parents, B.B. and Minnie Bronson; her brother, Winfield S. “Windy” Bronson; her sister Margaret Browne; and infant sister, Frances Maybell Bronson. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. today, Sept. 11, in the National Cemetery in Fayetteville. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, Attn: Grants and Contributions, 1236 Ginger Crescent, Virginia Beach, VA 23456; phone number, (877) 427-0220; or visit www.alzheimers-research.org/donations.html, the family said. Geneva F. Bertrand — 9/12/2002 Geneva Faye Bertrand, 68, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Creole and had lived in Lake Charles for the past four years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Creole. She was a member of Woodmen of the World and American Legion. Survivors include her husband, Alden Billy Bertrand of Lake Charles; one son, Joseph Curtis Bertrand of Westlake; three daughters, Beverly Salter of Cameron, Brenda Grimm of Lake Charles and Cynthia Bell of Kaplan; two brothers, Oren Boudreaux and Ernie Boudreaux, both of Creole; three sisters, Frances Richard and Annette Baccigalopi, both of Creole, and Christine Bertrand of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Chenier Perdue cemetery in Creole. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today — with a rosary and Scripture service at 7 p.m. — and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Larry Briggs — 9/12/2002 LEESVILLE — Larry Briggs, 62, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002, in his residence. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery in Leesville. Frankie Romero — 9/12/2002 KINDER — Frankie Romero, 66, died Monday, Sept. 9, 2002, in a Houston hospital. She was a lifelong resident of the Oberlin and Kinder area. She worked as a nursing assistant. She was Protestant. Survivors include her loving husband, Ray A. Romero of Kinder; three sons, Stephen Hariu of Scott, and Jeff Craft and Jason Romero, both of Kinder; one daughter, Melissa Johnson of Ragley; her mother, Hilda Patrick of Oberlin; two brothers, Dickie Patrick and Wiley Patrick, both of Oberlin; five sisters, Dottie Case of Houston, Sandy Shuff of Elton, and Vivian Ryder, DeAndra Layman and Darlene Landry, all of Oberlin; and eight grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 12, in Rush Funeral Home of Kinder. The Revs. Scott Coon, Wedgie Nichols and Stephen Rasco will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oaks Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. Iven K. Smith — 9/12/2002 WESTLAKE — Iven K. Smith, 90, died at 4:40 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002, in Westlake. He was a native of Anderson, Ind., and a lifelong resident of Westlake. He was a National Guard veteran. He was a former owner and operator of Eggleston and Smith Service Station and Garage in Lake Charles. He was a former pipefitter and member of Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 106. He was a member of Lake Area Worship Center in Westlake. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bernice Coleman Smith of Westlake; two sons, Larry I. Smith of Moss Bluff and Gerald L. Smith of Starks; one stepson, Clifford Coleman of Singer; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Verna R. Meche of Westlake; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; five step grandchildren; and 10 step great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 12, in Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. The Revs. W.H. Yarbrough and Daniel Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Geraldine White — 9/12/2002 Geraldine White, 59, died Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002, in a DeRidder residence. Memorial services will be at 6 p.m. today, Sept. 12, in Johnson Funeral Home. The body was cremated. Artie F. Wooley — 9/12/2002 VINTON — Artie F. Wooley, 86, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002, in a Sulphur hospital. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, from Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Berenice D. Coulthard — 9/13/2002 Berenice Dobbins Coulthard died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Coeburn, Va., and she moved to Lake Charles in 1946. She was a member of First Christian Church of Lake Charles. She taught school in Virginia and worked in the office of Muller’s department store before she retired. Survivors include her husband, James Theo Coulthard of Lake Charles, and several nieces and nephews. A private funeral will be held at a later date in Saltville, Va. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Springs, Va., under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Marcia M. Freeman — 9/13/2002 Marcia M. Freeman, 64, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002, in her residence She was born Dec. 4, 1937, in Lake Charles to the late Mary Louise Martin Freeman and William Lester Freeman. She was an avid gardener and the past owner of the Cattery Antiques. She was a volunteer with the Southwest Louisiana AIDS Council and was an original member of the Krewe of Illusions, serving as Queen V. She was an accomplished sculptor. She attended Fourth Ward Elementary School and Academy of the Sacred Heart at Grand Coteau. She graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1954. She attended the University of Texas at Houston and the University of Florida, where she majored in horticulture. Survivors include her companion, Bev Jones of Lake Charles; two sons, James W. Metz III of Gillsville, Ga., and William F. Metz of Bostic, N.C.; three daughters, Suzanne M. Bamashmus of Anderson, S.C., Melissa M. Wright of Cataldo, Idaho, and Jennifer M. Shabaan of Barstow, Calif.; 11 grandchildren, Nicole, Branka, Mary and Christine Metz, Charles and Thomas Partain, Courtney and Sarah Comer, and Hannah, Suzanne and Suemaya Shabaan. She was preceded in death by one son, Thomas J. Metz. Her funeral will be at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 13, in Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10:30 a.m. Gary L. Ginter Sr. — 9/13/2002 ROSEPINE — Gary L. Ginter Sr., 61, died Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002, in an Alexandria hospital. His funeral will be at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 13, in Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Burial will full military honors will follow. Wilson Handy — 9/13/2002 Wilson Handy, 86, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002, in a local care center. He was a native of Welsh, and he lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was an Army veteran, and he was a former employee of Lake Charles Pipe and Calcasieu Steel. He was a member of Reeves Temple CME Church. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Marie Handy of Lake Charles and Janie Marie Gardner of Upper Marlboro, Md.; one son, Gary Handy of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; two brothers-in-law, Wilson Zenon of Lake Charles and Willie Richardson of Houston; one sister-in-law, Margaret Handy of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Geraldine Fobbs will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Saturday. John Y. Jack Sr. — 9/13/2002 John Y. “J.Y.” Jack Sr., 59, died at 4:50 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Ville Platte, and he lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a dedicated and faithful member of Freeman Memorial Church of God in Christ. He was a member of Local 207. Survivors include his wife, Callern Bartie Jack of Lake Charles; seven daughters, Joyce Hayes and Phyllis Thomas, both of Ville Platte, Shelia Holmes of Baton Rouge, Debra Bell of Beaumont, Texas, and Diana Jack, Jessie Thomas and Lisa Bartie, all of Lake Charles; six sons, Junel Jack of Crosby, Texas, John Y. Jack Jr. of Ville Platte, Spencer James Jack and Johnny Lee Edwards, both of Starks, Eddie James Sutton of Houston and Derrick Dwayne Sutton of Lake Charles; two stepsons, Darwin Gauthier and James Thibodeaux, both of Lake Charles; his father, John B. Jack Sr. of Mamou; his stepmother, Gladys Jack of Mamou; four brothers, Wallace Jack of Ville Platte and Walter Jack, Carlton Jack and John B. Jack Jr., all of Mamou; one sister, Flora Nell Smith of Ville Platte; 28 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, in Saints Memorial Church of God in Christ. Rogers Cain will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of King’s Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Leonard J. Patton — 9/13/2002 Leonard Johnson Patton, 72, died at 2:06 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002, in Lake Charles. He was a native of Bastrop and a former resident of Pineville, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 34 years. He retired in sales as a food broker. He was formerly active with the Cursillo movement. He was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church of Moss Bluff. Survivors include his wife, Bea Patton of Moss Bluff; two sons, Bruce Patton of Pigeon Forge, Tenn., and Scott Patton of Carlyss; two daughters, Karen Nielsen of Rosenburg, Texas, and Sharon Patton of Sulphur; one brother, James Harold Patton of Alexandria; and nine grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, from St. Theodore Catholic Church. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a Cursillo rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Josephine A. Roux — 9/13/2002 CAMERON — Josephine Aline Roux, 95, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Oak Grove, and she had lived in Cameron for more than 60 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Cameron and was the church secretary for more than 50 years. She was a dedicated Christian lady who enjoyed gardening. She was a seamstress. Survivors include a son, Daniel Roux Jr. of Lake Charles; one daughter, Jo Ann Roux of Cameron; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Roux Sr. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, in First Baptist Church of Cameron. The Revs. Alton Hobnett and Wallace Primeaux will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is from 10 a.m. today in the church. Alton C. Simmons — 9/13/2002 DERIDDER — Alton Cole “Catfish” Simmons, 60, died Friday, Sept. 6, 2002, near Brazil. He was a native of Camden, Ark., and he lived most of his life in DeRidder. He was a sub sea engineer for Star International Drilling off the coast of Brazil. He was a member of VFW Post 3619 in DeRidder. He was a veteran of the Army and the Navy, and he served in the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife, Loretta Simmons of DeRidder; six sons, Shaston Gray, Kelton Simmons and Wayne Williamson, all of DeRidder, Waylon Simmons of New York, and Robert Williamson and Kenneth Williamson, both of Rosepine; two daughters, Laurena Isbell of Dry Creek and MiChin Prather of Singer; and 18 grandchildren. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. The Rev. Joe Wellman will officiate. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. Monday. Arvie B. Thompson — 9/13/2002 Arvie Burgess Thompson, 72, died Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002, in Lake Charles. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, in Trout Creek Pentecostal Church of Merryville. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery in Singer under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Geraldine Verrett — 9/13/2002 Geraldine ‘‘Geri’’ Verrett, 59, died Sunday Sept. 8, in her residence. She was a native of Mamou, and she lived in Lake Charles for many years. She graduated from Mamou High School in 1960. She was an X-ray technician for many years before she retired. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Rita Petersen Nunn of Sacramento, Calif.; one son, Chris Petersen of Seattle; one aunt, Lillian Fuselier of Mamou; one uncle, Joe Verrett of Mamou; and four grandchildren. A memorial service was held Thursday, Sept. 12, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ray Menard officiated. The body was cremated. Calvin L. Benoit — 9/14/2002 DEQUINCY — Calvin L. Benoit, 63, died Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Gueydan and had lived in DeQuincy for 30 years. He was a former employee of Cities Service Refinery for 10 years. He was a pipeline inspector for several years. He was a member of LaSalette Catholic Church in DeQuincy. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Marie Benoit of DeQuincy; two sons, Randy Langlinais of Singer and Tommy Benoit of Westlake; three daughters, Roxanne LaVergne of DeQuincy, Terry Adams of Leesville and Katy Richard of Gueydan; five brothers, James Benoit of Carlyss, Ruston Benoit of Groves, Texas, Curtis Benoit of Morse, David Benoit of Orange, Texas, and Jerry Benoit of Gueydan; one sister, Brenda Marceaux of Kaplan; and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcee and Gladys Benoit; one grandson, Christopher Benoit; and one brother, Russell Benoit. His funeral will be at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 14, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Roger C. Appuhamy will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Alicia Carver — 9/14/2002 NEW LLANO — Alicia Carver, 19, died Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002 in New Llano. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. The body will be cremated. Carlton B. Celestine — 9/14/2002 ELTON — Carlton Brooks Celestine, 22, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2002, in Elton. Survivors include his parents, Carlton and Linda Celestine of Elton; paternal grandmother, Madeline Celestine of Elton; maternal grandparents, Joyce Gibson of Elton and John Kratzer Jr. of Kinder; one daughter, Hallie Taylor Celestine of Elton; three brothers, Joshua, Jacob and Lucas Celestine, all of Elton; and one sister, Melissa Romaine of Iota. His funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, in Indian Bible Church. John Cernek will officiate. Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Elton. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with singing and a Scripture service at 6:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Pallbearers are Greg Lydell, Bradley Poncho, Wilton and Benson Langley, and Clarence Guidry. Annie R. Guidry — 9/14/2002 JENNINGS — Annie Rose Guidry, 80, died at 3:40 p.m. Sept. 12, 2002, in the local hospital. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. today, Sept. 14, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mermentau Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Cheryl A. Johnson — 9/14/2002 Cheryl Ann Johnson, 25, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2002, in Elton. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, in Indian Bible Church of Elton. Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. Hewitt Manuel — 9/14/2002 OBERLIN — Hewitt “Nook” Manuel, 75, died at 10:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002, in Christus-St. Patrick Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Oberlin. He served as police chief, deputy sheriff and ward constable. He was a World War II veteran, and he served in Europe with Gen. George S. Patton’s Third Army. Survivors include two sons, Joseph “Moochie” Manuel and Benny Ray Manuel, both of Oberlin; two brothers, Gilbert Manuel Jr. of Baton Rouge and Melca Manuel of Oberlin; three sisters, Letha Sommers of Jacksonville, Fla., and Bobbie Manuel and Etheline Baker, both of Oberlin; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anita Manuel. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 14, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church of Oberlin. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklin Springs Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oberlin. Visitation is until the service. A rosary was recited Friday. Donny W. Sylestine — 9/14/2002 ELTON — Donny Wayne Sylestine, 29, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2002, in Elton. He was a resident of Elton. Survivors include his mother, Geraldine John of Elton; five brothers, Burley, Nathan, Mark and Calvin Sylestine and Arnold John, all of Elton; and five sisters, Kay John, Clarice Chevallier and Tanya John of Elton and Theresa John of Kinder. He was preceded in death by his father, Woodrow John of Elton. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Singing and Scripture will be held at 6:30 p.m. today. Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, in Indian Bible Church. Interment will be at St. Peter Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Elton. John Cernek will officiate. Pallbearers will be Burley, Devin, Mark, Calvin and Nathan Sylestine and Arnold John. Honorary Pallbearer will be Fernest Reed. Paul A. Thomson — 9/14/2002 WESTLAKE — Paul Allen Thomson, 59, died Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Houston, and he had lived in Westlake since 1994. He served in the Army in the Vietnam War. He was a Mason and a 32nd-degree Shriner. He was an aircraft parts inspector for Northrop Grumman. Survivors include his wife, Erina “Mae” Thomson of Westlake; two sons, Raymon Thomson of Houston and Richard Thomson of Austin, Texas; one stepson, Ramus Martin of Morgan City; one daughter, Paula Kingham of Austin; one stepdaughter, Eppie Broussard of Loreauville; four grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 14, in Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. The Rev. Peter Revel will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation is from 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, send donations to the Paul Thomson Memorial Fund at Whitney Bank, account number 713315725, to help with medical costs, the family said. Lois Hyatt — 9/15/2002 STARKS — Lois Hyatt, 81, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2002, in a Beaumont, Texas, hospital. A lifelong resident of Starks, he served in the Pacific in the Navy during World War II. He retired from Orange Naval Station in 1970. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 364 in Vinton for 43 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Starks. Survivors include two sons, Louis “Jimmy” Hyatt of Gray and Danny Hyatt of Starks; one daughter, Linda Ashworth of Orange, Texas; one brother, Lawrence Ray Hyatt of Nederland, Texas; one sister, Dottie Johnson of Deweyville, Texas; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, at Starks Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Gregg Frazier will officiate. Burial will be in VFW Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, Sept. 15, and 9a.m.-noon Monday at the Emalie O’Brien Center. Cheryl A. Johnson — 9/15/2002 KINDER — Cheryl Ann Johnson, 25, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2002, in Elton. Survivors include her husband, Levi Johnson of Elton; one son, Isaiah Twin Eagle Johnson of Elton; two brothers, Keith Robinson of Elton and Sandy Robinson of San Jose, Calif.; her parents, Gideon and Glenna Robinson of Elton; and her maternal grandfather, Solomon Battise of Elton. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, in Indian Bible Church of Elton. The Rev. John Cernek will officiate. Interment will be in St. Peter Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Elton. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10p.m. today in the funeral home in Kinder, with a singing service at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume 8-10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home and from 11 a.m. in the church. Madge King — 9/15/2002 OAKDALE — Madge King, 83, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2002, in a local hospital. She retired from Southern Bell Telephone Company after 25 years. She was a member of the Southern Bell Pioneer and Silver Star Rebekah Lodge. Survivors include one daughter, Jackie Gormanous of Westlake; one sister, Joy W. Stafford of Alexandria; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, in First Baptist Church of Oakdale. The Rev. Vernon Powell will officiate. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, Sept. 15, in the funeral home, and from 8 a.m. Monday. C.J. “Dick” Manuel — 9/15/2002 PINEURST, Texas — Curl Joseph “Dick” Manuel, 79, died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002, at his residence in Optimist Village. Born in Iowa, La., he was an automobile salesman for various dealers throughout the Orange, Texas, area, owning his dealership at one time. He was a veteran of the Air Force and served during World War II. Survivors include his son, Ty Manuel of Orange; two daughters, Tami Bonnin of Orange and Tanya Glidden of Fairmount, Texas; three sisters, Lee Manuel and Carrie Sargent, both of Lake Charles, and Rose Long of Inverness, Fla.; one brother, Hank Manuel of Deer Park, Texas; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16, from St. Francis Assisi Catholic Church. The Rev. David Edwards will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home of Orange. Visitation is 5 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary led by the Rev. Harvey Dubois, deacon, at 6 p.m. Hewitt Manuel — 9/15/2002 OBERLIN — Hewitt “Nook” Manuel, 75, died at 10:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002, in Christus-St. Patrick Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Oberlin. He served as police chief, deputy sheriff and ward constable. He was a World War II veteran, and he served in Europe with Gen. George S. Patton’s Third Army. Survivors include two sons, Joseph “Moochie” Manuel and Benny Ray Manuel, both of Oberlin; two brothers, Gilbert Manuel Jr. of Baton Rouge and Melca Manuel of Oberlin; three sisters, Letha Sommers of Jacksonville, Fla., and Bobbie Manuel and Etheline Baker, both of Oberlin; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anita Manuel. His funeral was Saturday, Sept. 14, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church of Oberlin. The Rev. Michael Barras officiated. Burial was in Oaklin Springs Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oberlin. A rosary was recited Friday. Lee E. Racca Sr. — 9/15/2002 OBERLIN — Lee Emerson Racca Sr., 70, has died. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and retired from the DOTD in Lake Charles. He was an active member of Oaklin Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Naomi Racca of Oberlin; three sons, Faron Racca Sr. of Chula Vista, Calif., James W. Racca Sr. of San Diego, and Lee Racca Jr. of Cedartown, Ga.; two daughters, Althea Lantron of Oberlin and Earsell Jean Comeaux of Lafayette; one sister, Rhonda Burnitt of Iota; 23 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, in Mittie United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. Ernest Jarrell and Hollis Roberts will officiate. Burial will be in Simmons Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oberlin. Visitation is 11 a.m.-11 p.m. today in the church and from 9 a.m. Monday. Pall bearers are the sons and grandsons. Donny W. Sylestine — 9/15/2002 ELTON — Donny Wayne Sylestine, 29, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2002, in Elton. He was a resident of Elton. Survivors include his mother, Geraldine John of Elton; five brothers, Burley, Nathan, Mark and Calvin Sylestine and Arnold John, all of Elton; and five sisters, Kay John, Clarice Chevallier and Tanya John of Elton and Theresa John of Kinder. He was preceded in death by his father, Woodrow John of Elton. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today, Sept. 15. Services will be at 1 p.m. today in Indian Bible Church. Interment will be at St. Peter Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Elton. John Cernek will officiate. Pallbearers will be Burley, Devin, Mark, Calvin and Nathan Sylestine and Arnold John. Honorary pallbearer will be Fernest Reed. Etta M. Watkins — 9/15/2002 REEVES — Etta Mae Watkins, 62, has died. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, 2002, in Creel Memorial Gardens Chapel. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. Wayne Williams — 9/15/2002 ROSEPINE — Wayne Williams, 64, died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002, in the DeRidder hospital. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16, at Fellowship Cemetery in Hineston under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Harvey Cole — 9/16/2002 CAMERON, Texas — Harvey S. Cole, 79, died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002, in a Temple, Texas, hospital. Mr. Cole, a retired machinist for Conoco, was born July 5, 1923, in Lake Charles to Mancel A. and Katherine Alfreda Shattuck Cole. He married Edith Mary Spratt on May 2, 1942. He graduated from Le Tourneau College in Longview, Texas and was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was a longtime member of Trinity Baptist Church in Lake Charles and most recently a member of the First Baptist Church of Cameron, Texas. He is survived by two sons, Spencer F. Cole of Cameron, Texas, and Brian R. Cole of Tulsa, Okla.; one daughter, Phyllis Tadlock of Kampala, Uganda; three grandchildren; and a nephew. He is preceded in death by his wife. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, in Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. The Rev. Jerry Nash will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley. Donations may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home or the Dry Creek Baptist Encampment, the family said. Cameron, Texas, arrangements are under the direction of Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home. Gladys M. Israel — 9/16/2002 Gladys M. Israel, 95, died at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002, in a local care center. Mrs. Israel was a native of Church Point and had lived in Lake Charles for 60 years. She owned and operated Gladys Israel Beauty Shop for many years. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters at St. Margaret Catholic Church. She was also a member of the Young At Heart and the VIC. Survivors include her daughter, Theresa Denise “Boo” Stutes of Moss Bluff; one stepson A.W. “Wimpy” Israel II of Walker; one sister, Gertrude Buchman of Orange, Texas; six grandchildren, Robbie Stutes, Billy Stutes, Jamie Stutes, Pam Fournerat, Arthur Israel III, Alina Smith; and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Tony Fontenot and Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Tuesday. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. today. Ezra E. Jestes — 9/16/2002 SULPHUR — Ezra E. Jestes, 79, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002, in a local hospital. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Sept. 16, in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Eva Mae Milligan — 9/16/2002 Eva Mae Milligan, 79, died Thursday Sept. 12, 2002, in her residence. A native of Lafayette, she lived in Lake Charles for 40 years. She was a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher of class No. 18 junior girls. She was a member of the Women’s Missionary Union and leader of Circle No. 2. Survivors include her husband, Meral K. Milligan of Lake Charles; one sister, Alberta Thomas of Lafayette; one brother, Warren Alex of Chicago; and a host of nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be at noon Tuesday, Sept. 17, in Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. The Rev. Freddie Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Arnold L. Orsag — 9/16/2002 NEW LLANO — Retired Sgt. Maj. Arnold L. Orsag, 81, died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002, in the DeRidder hospital. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, in Trinity Lutheran Church in Leesville. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, in Corinth Cemetery in Buckholtz, Texas, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Arlee Sermons — 9/16/2002 LEESVILLE — Arlee Sermons, 89, died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002, in a local care center. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Stephens Cemetery. James W. Bugg — 9/17/2002 Dr. James W. Bugg died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002. He was reared in Tampa, Fla. and was a longtime resident of Sulphur. He was a 1954 graduate of Tulane Medical School. The following two years, he served as a captain in the Air Force, where he was a flight surgeon. The next four years he retired to New Orleans and specialized in radiology. In 1961, he received certification from The American College of Radiology. He practiced radiology at West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital for 34 years. Upon his retirement in 1994 he moved to Crystal Beach, Texas. He was an avid fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Lynn Hampton Bugg of Crystal Beach; one son, Carson James Carson of Sulphur; two daughters, Mrs. Mike (Esther Bugg) Granger of Sulphur and Mrs. Jack (Holly Bugg) Lawton of Sulphur; one sister, Betty Bugg Wolford of Montgomery, Texas; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A private memorial service was held Saturday, Sept. 14. Memorial donations may be made to the Bay Vue Methodist Church building fund, P.O. Box 1997, Crystal Beach, TX 77650. Clifton Carte — 9/17/2002 CARLYSS — Clifton “Blackie” Carte, 98, died at 7:45 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, 2002, in Carlyss. He was a native of Iota, and he moved to Sulphur in 1933. He worked for Union Sulphur Co., where he became a driller in the oil fields until drilling operations stopped. He was a driller for many independents and Gordon Drilling Co. and Grady Roper until 1963, when he went to work for Gravity Drainage until he retired. He was a Master Mason, and he belonged to Lodge 424 in Sulphur. He had been a member of Henning Methodist Church since 1951. Survivors include one daughter, Geraldine Rogers of Carlyss; one son, John W. Carte of Carlyss; one brother, Lester Carte of Oakdale; and four grandchildren, Lance Carte of Las Vegas, Lana Lee Carte of Sulphur, and Alan G. Rogers and Rexas H. Rogers, both of Carlyss. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 17, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Harvey Cole — 9/17/2002 CAMERON, Texas — Harvey S. Cole, 79, died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002, in a Temple, Texas, hospital. Mr. Cole, a retired machinist for Conoco, was born July 5, 1923, in Lake Charles to Mancel A. and Katherine Alfreda Shattuck Cole. He married Edith Mary Spratt on May 2, 1942. He graduated from Le Tourneau College in Longview, Texas. He was an Army Air Corps veteran, and he served in World War II. He was a longtime member of Trinity Baptist Church in Lake Charles and was most recently a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Spencer F. Cole of Cameron, Texas, and Brian R. Cole of Tulsa, Okla.; one daughter, Phyllis Tadlock of Kampala, Uganda; three grandchildren; and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his wife. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Nash will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Donations may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home or to the Dry Creek Baptist Encampment, the family said. Cameron, Texas, arrangements are by direction of Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home. Eric J. Ezell — 9/17/2002 Eric James Ezell, 25, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Lake Charles and a graduate of Iowa High School. He was a former technical newscast director with KVHP-TV (Fox 29). Survivors include his wife, Sara Ezell of Moss Bluff; a son, Dade Michael Ezell of Moss Bluff; one brother, J.R. Ezell of Iowa, La.; and his parents, Johnnie and Renee Ezell, both of Hecker. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Hebert Cemetery in Hecker. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-10p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. Thursday. A rosary is at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Betty J. Henry — 9/17/2002 SULPHUR — Betty J. Henry, 54, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002, in a local hospital. Her funeral will be at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 17, in Robison Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richie Cemetery in Moss Bluff. Bessie Jones — 9/17/2002 Bessie Jones, 94, departed life Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002, in a local care center. She was a native of Monroe, and she lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memory a daughter, Wanda J. Augustus of Lake Charles; a stepdaughter, Jessie M. Hampton of San Francisco; two wonderful sons-in-law, William Augustus and Spencer Hampton; two grandsons, William Augustus Jr. and Gary Augustus; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Mckinley Jones, and a close nephew, Willie H. Booth. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, in Evergreen Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert E. Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in Old Emmanuel Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Esteve Kilchrist — 9/17/2002 Esteve Kilchrist, 84, died at 1:55 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16, 2002, in a local hospital. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Loranzy Leger — 9/17/2002 Loranzy Leger, 85, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Point Noir, and he had lived in Iowa, La., since 1948. He was the oldest member of the Knights of Columbus in Iowa, and he had been a member for 46 years. He was a lifetime member of the Farm Bureau. He was a musician, and he played with his band, Loranzy Leger and the Friendly Playboys, which was the first band to play at the Rabbit Festival. Survivors include four sons, LeRoy Leger of Garland, Texas, Ronnie Leger of Houston, Daniel Leger of Los Angeles and Larry Leger of Ontario, Canada; four daughters, Barbara Leger of Holmwood, Joyce Higgenbotham of China, Texas, Cynthia Olmsted of Iowa, La., and Terrie Jennings of Crosby, Texas; two brothers, Calvin Leger of Hayes and Alvin Leger of Bell City; two sisters, Buelah Stroddard of Beaumont, Texas, and Armalie Leger of Jennings; 20 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Leger; a daughter, Ruby Karen Leger; three brothers, Isaac Leger, Tanzy Leger and Zannie Leger; and two sisters, Edna Winn and Amy Stoddard. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, from St. Raphael Catholic Church of Iowa. The Rev. William Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mary D. Martin — 9/17/2002 DRY CREEK — Mary Delores Martin, 50, died Monday, Sept. 16, 2002, in a Houston hospital. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, in Grace Church of DeRidder. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Larry L. Poole — 9/17/2002 Larry Lee Poole, 56, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Bell City, and he had lived in Lake Charles for 35 years. He was employed by McNeese State University as a maintenance supervisor for about 15 years. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and he was dearly loved by his family and many friends. Survivors include his wife, Linda Marie Clement Poole of Lake Charles; two sons, Larry Paul Poole of Bell City and Leo Elvin Poole of Lake Charles; one daughter, Marlene Marie Comeaux; six stepdaughters; four stepsons; two brothers, Ray Allen Poole of Bell City and Elvin Roy Poole of Hayes; three sisters, Ethel Muryl Vincent, Yvonne Arceneaux and Margie Gaspard, all of Hayes; two grandchildren, Tylair James Poole and Linda Rose Poole; and 11 stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Jean Holland Poole, and a granddaughter, Sarah Paige Comeaux. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hayes Cemetery. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Jack T. Shattuck — 9/17/2002 Jack T. Shattuck, 73, died Sunday, Sept.15, 2002, in a local hospital. He a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Lake Charles High School, and he attended college in Texas. He served in the Navy during World War II. He retired as a supervisor from the Lake Charles post office after more than 30 years. One of his favorite hobbies was fishing. Survivors include his wife, Edith Emerson Shattuck of Lake Charles, and one sister, Dee Terry of Killeen, Texas. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Bill Billings and Fred Doolittle will officiate. Burial will be in Sallier Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Carl F. Stretton — 9/17/2002 KINDER — Carl F Stretton, 65, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002, in the Oakdale hospital. He was a native of Dry Creek. He was a Marine Corps veteran. Survivors include three daughters, Carol Ann Stretton Edwards, Judy Ann Sawyer and Rebecca Aline “Becky” Herron, all of Kinder; four brothers, Marshall Richard Zeller Stretton, Norman Phillip Nathan Stretton and Lloyd Shelby Stretton Jr., all of Dry Creek, and Stanford Myron Zeller Stretton of Pagosa Springs, Colo.; one sister, Lorna Marie Theresa Stretton of Dry Creek; and three grandchildren, Ciera Fallon Paige Edwards, Dylan Edwards and Hailey Breann Aline Herron, all of Kinder. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Donl Langley will officiate. Burial will be in Pinegrove Cemetery in Rhinehart. Ruby H. West — 9/17/2002 PINE PRAIRIE — Ruby Hogan West, 90, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002, in her residence. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 17, in First Baptist Church of Pine Prairie. Burial will be in Danahy Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Bert David — 9/18/2002 HOUSTON — Bert “Dusty” David, 52, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002. He was a native of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Lake Charles High School, and he attended McNeese State University. Survivors include his wife, Carrie David of Houston; one stepdaughter, Amy Adkins of Houston; one grandson; his mother and stepfather, Bonnie David-Porter and Rudy Porter, both of Lake Charles; and one brother, Byron B. David of Baton Rouge. Arrangements will be announced at a later date by Johnson Funeral Home. Remembrances can be made to the American Heart Association. Donna G. Frost — 9/18/2002 Donna Gale Frost, 46, died at 3:25 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002, n a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She attended Lake Charles High School. She was a very loving mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and dear friend to all. Survivors include one daughter, Dana Lee Frost; her mother, Barbara Bruno Frost; three sisters, Diana June Mixon, Denise Carol Champagne and Darlene Faye Frost, all of Lake Charles; three grandchildren, Brittany Frost of Lake Charles and Patrick and Kaitlyn Frost Hickey, both of California. She was preceded in death by her father, George Frost. Memorial services will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Johnson will officiate. The body was cremated. Visitation is from 3 p.m. Thursday. Alidia B. Lopez — 9/18/2002 CHATAIGNIER — Alidia Bushnell Lopez, 90, died at 7:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, 2002, in the Abbeville hospital. A graveside service was held Tuesday, Sept. 17, in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery in Chataignier. Arrangements were by Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Alberta H. Regan — 9/18/2002 MANASSAS, Va. — Alberta H. Regan, 95, died at 4:23 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002, in Washington, D.C. She was a native of Iota, and she lived in Lake Charles for 50 years. She had lived in Manassas for 10 years. She graduated from Iota’s St. Francis High School, and she was a member of the school’s first class. Survivors include one daughter, Mary Jane Regan Pennefather of Manassas; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Regan Sr., and her three sons, Robert E. Regan Jr., Brian Allen Regan and Joseph James Regan. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Thursday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Friday. Carl F. Stretton — 9/18/2002 KINDER — Carl F. Stretton, 65, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002, in the Oakdale hospital. He was a native of Dry Creek. He was a Marine Corps veteran. Survivors include three daughters, Carol Ann Stretton Edwards, Judy Ann Sawyer and Rebecca Aline “Becky” Herron, all of Kinder; four brothers, Marshall Richard Zeller Stretton, Norman Phillip Nathan Stretton and Lloyd Shelby Stretton Jr., all of Dry Creek, and Sanford Myron Zeller Stretton of Pagosa Springs, Colo.; one sister, Lorna Marie Theresa Stretton of Dry Creek; and three grandchildren, Ciera Fallon Paige Edwards, Dylan Edwards and Hailey Breann Aline Herron, all of Kinder. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 18, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Donl Langley will officiate. Burial will be in Pinegrove Cemetery in Rhinehart. James W. West — 9/18/2002 James Woodrow West, 86, died at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Trout and had lived in Lake Charles for more than 50 years. He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II. He earned his bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Northwestern State University. He worked as a chemist for Cities Service for more than 35 years. He was a member of Lake Charles Bible Church. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Angelina Hinojosa West of Lake Charles; two daughters, Linda LaFleur of Sulphur and Mary West of Lake Charles; one brother, Arthur West of Monroe; two granddaughters; one grandson; and one great-grandson. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Barret will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Thursday. The family requests donations to Camp Pearl, P.O. Box 10, Reeves, LA 70658. Robert H. Williams — 9/18/2002 SULPHUR — Robert Harold “Willie” Williams died Monday, Sept. 16, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Fields, and he had lived in Sulphur for 48 years. He graduated in 1947 as valedictorian from Hyatt High School. He served in the Army in Korea. He was a retired PPG Industries mechanical foreman, and he was a former employee of Olin Chemical. He owned Williams Tractor of DeRidder for several years. He was a notary and was involved in real estate sales over the years. He was a lifetime member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Marie Dahlquist Williams of Sulphur; two sons, Arnold Russell Williams of DeRidder and Chester Keith Williams of Slidell; one daughter, Brenda Joyce Littleton of Pasadena, Md.; one sister, Doloris Sanders of DeQuincy; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 18, in DeQuincy Church of Christ. Kendall Hawkins will officiate. Burial will be in Bivens Community Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is 9-11:30 a.m. in the funeral home and from noon in the church. Memorials may be made to Bivens Community Cemetery, Perpetual Care Fund, 225 Old River Dam Road, Merryville, LA 70653, the family said. Eddie E. Baker Sr. — 9/19/2002 Eddie E. Baker Sr., 82, died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002, in M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. He was a member of AF&AM Silver Leaf Lodge 174, the Eastern Union Baptist Association, the CENLA Community Action Council and the Citizen Council of Glenmora. Survivors include eight sons, Edmond L. (Pauline) Baker of Brazoria, Texas, Eddie E. (Joyce) Baker Jr. of Clute, Texas, Rynnie E. (Sonya) Baker and Dedric D. Baker, both of Houston, Roland O. (Noreen) Baker Sr. of DeQuincy, C.L. (Jean) Baker of Plano, Texas, and John W. (Linda Faye) Baker and Eric L. (Janice) Baker, both of Glenmora; two daughters, Mary E. (Arnold) Simon of Sugar Land, Texas, and Sandra L. (Vonell) Hooker of Apex, N.C.; three brothers, David (Bessie) Baker of Lafayette, Ind., Richard (Betty) Baker of Sacramento, Calif., and Willie Baker of Slidell; one sister, Bessie Gaines of Glenmora; 30 grandchildren; and 19 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elouise A. Baker, and two sisters, Mattie Mackey and Eliza Kimbrough. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, in First Union Baptist Church of Glenmora. Roland O. Baker Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Glenmora Community Cemetery under the direction of Community Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation is 6 a.m.-9 p.m. today in the church. All remarks will be made during visitation. Della Bergeron — 9/19/2002 BASILE — Della Bergeron, 88, died Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, from St. Augustine Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Basile. Gary Wayne Cole — 9/19/2002 Gary Wayne Cole, 19, of Lake Charles, died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Parkview Academy. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and loved taking care of his dogs. He was Pentecostal. He is survived by one daughter, Katelyn Bertrand; his father, Terry Cole; his mother, Lisa Cole; two sisters, Melissa Newman and Carley Cole; and his paternal grandfather, Wayne Cole, all of Lake Charles; paternal grandmother, June Petry of Topsy; maternal grandmother, Helen Hebert of Lake Charles; paternal step-grandfather, Dale Petry of Topsy; and maternal step-grandfather, Ferdinand Hebert of Lake Charles. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Harold Smith and Johnny Harrell will officiate. Burial will be in Creel Cemetery. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Azelia M. Domingue — 9/19/2002 Azelia Domingue, 81, died at 4:03 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Grand Chenier and lived most of her life there. She moved to Jennings nine years ago. She was Catholic. She is survived by three sons and spouses, Wilfred Lee “Pete” and Ann Domingue of Illinois, John and Connie Domingue of Grand Chenier, and Walter Leo and Uvonne Domingue of Jennings; three daughters and spouses, Dorothy and Irvin Lee Landry and Mary Jean Thibodeaux, all Grand Chenier, and Joyce and Carroll Landry of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mary Dirks and Velma Henry, both of Jennings; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Enis Domingue. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, from St. Eugene Catholic Church in Grand Chenier. The Rev. Vincent Vadakkedath will officiate. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, and 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday at the church hall. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today. Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Grand Chenier under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Byron Henry — 9/19/2002 Byron Henry, 82, died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Turkey Creek and a lifelong resident of Westlake. He was an Army veteran and served in Europe during World War II. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Westlake. He was retired from Carpenters Local 953. He had a selfless nature and used his God-given talent as a carpenter to help those in need. Survivors include seven nephews, Wayne Guillory of Westlake, Bob Guillory of Grand Lake, Bo Henry of Lake Charles, Everton Henry of Moss Bluff, David Doyle Jr. of California, J.P. Johnson of Houston and Richard Richard of Rockport, Texas; five nieces, Sue O’Kelley of Longville, Sheryl Miles of Katy, Texas, Annette Brooks of Houston, Jane Carol Khakshour of Chicago and Willie Mae Doyle of North Carolina; eight great-nieces; 16 great-great-nieces; 12 great-nephews; 27 great-great-nephews; and one great-great-great-niece. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, in Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. The Rev. Larry Thompson will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Westlake. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Eleanor A. Kite — 9/19/2002 DERIDDER — Eleanor A. Kite, 90, died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002, in DeRidder. She was born in St. Paul, Minn., and lived most of her life in the DeRidder area. She graduated from DeRidder High School. She was a member of Westview Baptist Church and Ikes Home Demonstration Club. She served as a Pink Lady at Beauregard Memorial Hospital. Survivors include Joe and Ela, Robert and Peggy, and Wayne and Gail Kite, and Dianne and Paul Penney; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Kite. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, in Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. The Rev. Wayne Kite will officiate. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery in DeRidder. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Osa LeBlanc — 9/19/2002 JENNINGS — Osa “Toppy” LeBlanc, 84, died at 9:11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002, in the local hospital. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, from St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Interment will be in Raymond Community Cemetery Mausoleum with full military rites under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. James R. O’Quain Sr. — 9/19/2002 James Roy “Biggs” O’Quain Sr. died at 2:27 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002, in a local hospital. He was employed by Serv-tech, formerly Ser-riggs. He was a tool pusher for Shell Oil Company. Survivors include his wife, Laura Ann O’Quain of Sulphur; his mother, Mary G. O’Quain of Sulphur; three sisters, Margaret Wilks and Sheila O’Quain, both of Sulphur, and Joclyn Swire of Hackberry; two brothers, Jimmy O’Quain of Sulphur and Ronald O’Quain of Youngsville; four granddaughters, Bridget Midkiff, Carrie O’Quain and Dana O’Quain, all of Sulphur, and Shaunda Hooper of Ragley; one grandson, Josh Hooper of Ragley; and one daughter-in-law, June Hooper of Ragley. He was preceded in death by one son, James “T-Boy” O’Quain Jr., and one granddaughter, Tricia O’Quain. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, in Parkview Baptist Church. The Rev. Randall Chaisson will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation is from 4 p.m. today in the church. Fannie B. Platt — 9/19/2002 Fannie Burrow Platt, 88, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002, in a Houston hospital. She was a native of Harrisburg, Ark., and she had lived in Lake Charles for 43 years. Survivors include one sister, Marie Burrow Hurt of Jonesboro, Ark.; one son, Milton Platt of Houston; one daughter, Pamela Platt Joffrion of Austin, Texas; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Platt, and two sons, Eugene Deaton and Jim Deaton. Her funeral will be held Friday, Sept. 20, in Klein Memorial Cemetery in Klein, Texas. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the Klein Funeral Home. Maude M. Simon — 9/19/2002 Maude M. Simon, 92, of Lake Charles, died at 6:12 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Scott and lived in Lake Charles for the past 52 years. She graduated from Scott High School and attended Lafayette Business College. She was married and was a happy housewife for more than 68 years. Survivors include her husband, Ory Simon of Lake Charles; two sons, Kenneth Simon of Spring, Texas, and Ory Simon of Lake Charles; one brother, Chester Duhon of Scott; one sister, Hazel Kerwin of Lake Charles; four granddaughters; six grandsons; and numerous great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 19, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Albert L. Stoutamire — 9/19/2002 BREVARD, N.C. — Albert Lucian Stoutamire, 81, of 134 Fox Cross Drive, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Broadway, Va. He was the son of the late Dr. Frederick A. and Elsie Smith Stoutamire. He attended the University of North Carolina and earned degrees from RPI at William and Mary, Columbia University Teachers College and Florida State University. He served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and NACWAPI. He was a lifetime member of MENC. He was a professional performer, and he taught in public schools in Richmond, Va., LaGrange College in LaGrange, Ga., and McNeese State University. He wrote and published music for school groups, and he considered himself a music educator throughout his lifetime. Survivors include his wife, Anne L. Jurgens Stoutamire; one son, Robert O. Stoutamire of Lake Charles; and one brother, Frederick A. Stoutamire Jr. of Richmond. No services are planned. Arrangements are by Asheville Mortuary Services of Asheville, N.C. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Transylvania Co. Hospice, 1234 Asheville Highway, Brevard, NC 28712; Brevard Music Center, P.O. Box 312, Brevard, NC 28712; or to the USO. Eula Anderson — 9/20/2002 Eula Anderson, 85, died Monday, Sept. 16, 2002. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Newlight Baptist Church, the church choir and the Mission Society. Survivors include three daughters, Dolores Lewis of Lake Charles, Bernadine Brown of Katy, Texas, and Shirley Anderson Donald of Irving, Texas; three sons, Wade Anderson of Lake Charles and James Albert and Tommy Smith, both of Houston; one granddaughter and grandson, both of whom she reared, Gretchen Brown LeDe of Katy and Dwain Brown of Fort Campbell, Ky.; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son, Harold Porter Jr., and one grandson, Gerald Lewis. Her funeral will be at noon Saturday, Sept. 21, in Newlight Baptist Church. The Rev. Isiah Thibodeaux will officiate. Burial will be Hi-Mount Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Amelia G. Bellard — 9/20/2002 HOUSTON — Amelia G. Bellard, 82, died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002, in a Houston hospital. She was born in Church Point. She lived most of her life in Lake Charles, and she had lived in Houston for 13 years. She was a member of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church of Houston. Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy Norman and Lynn Bellard, both of Houston; four sons, Joseph C. Bellard, Ronald Bellard and Steven J. Bellard, all of Houston, and Sebastion J. Bellard of Missouri City, Texas; four brothers, Murphy Green and Thomas Green, both of San Francisco, Vincent Green of Lake Charles and Serick Green of Church Point; three sisters, Beanna Simien of Beaumont, Texas, and Alicia Guillory and Alice Duplechain, both of Opelousas; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Winston Bellard, and her sister, Salvania Ruby. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Visitation is 7:30-9:40 a.m. Saturday in Combre Funeral Home. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake. Della Bergeron — 9/20/2002 BASILE — Della Bergeron, 88, died Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, from St. Augustine Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Basile. Ruth M. Colvin — 9/20/2002 Ruth Morgan Colvin, 87, died at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002, in Lake Charles. She was formerly of Hayes, and she was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She graduated from Southwestern Louisiana Institute in education. She was a former teacher and substitute teacher for Calcasieu Parish schools. She volunteered with the Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Pink Ladies for more than 20 years. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Jackie Colvin McSpadden of Houston; two brothers, Doug Morgan of Baton Rouge and Bill Morgan of River Ridge; one sister, Mrs. Rosemary Hipp of Lake Charles; two grandsons, James McSpadden of The Woodlands, Texas, and Bill McSpadden of Dallas; and one great-grandson, Crawford P. McSpadden of Dallas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Desmond Colvin, and one daughter, Mary Alice Colvin. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, in Hixson Funeral Home. Geroge Wilmott of Fort Worth Bible Student Class will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Winnie M. Comeaux — 9/20/2002 SULPHUR — Winnie M. Comeaux, 92, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, in the Sulphur hospital. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Clifton J. Davis — 9/20/2002 Clifton J. Davis, 69, died Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native of Leonville, and he lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Knights of Peter Claver Chapter 31, Fourth Degree Assemblies 6 and 22. He served as faithful navigator for eight years. He was a member of the men’s and church choirs, and he was an usher. Survivors include his loving and cherished wife of 50 years, Leora Sonnier Davis; three sons, Clifton J. Davis Jr., Donald J. Davis and Danny L. Davis, all of Lake Charles; seven daughters, Joyce Mckinney of Beaumont, Texas, Pamela Davis Noland of Houston, and Veronica (Jeannie) Davis, Carol Davis Rudd, Cynthia Davis Landry, Patricia Davis Carroll and Geraldine Davis Lewis, all of Lake Charles; two brothers, Jimmy Davis of Opelousas and Harold Davis of Leonville; two sisters, Theresa Augustine of Leonville and Ethel Mae Ardoin of Houston; 21 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and cherished friends. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, 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 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Jeanette R. Dildine — 9/20/2002 SULPHUR — Jeanette R. Clapham Dildine, 90, died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002, in a Lake Charles care center. Survivors include two sons, David Mylander of Columbus, Ohio, and Dr. Kenneth Mylander of Columbia, S.C.; one daughter, Millicent Mylander of Sulphur; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 20, in Robison Funeral Home. Pararabbinic Millicent Mylander will officiate. Burial will be Sunday in Blendon Cemetery in Westerville, Ohio, under the direction of Moreland Funeral Home of Westerville. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Alice J. Farrier — 9/20/2002 Alice Jane “Janie” Rhoads Farrier, 75, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002, of natural causes. She was born July 11, 1927, in Burlington, Kan. She lived most of her life in Lake Charles, and she was a former resident of Tulsa, Okla. She had lived in the Orlando, Fla., area for 17 years. She operated a nursery in Lake Charles, and she performed with the Lake Charles Little Theatre. She had a TV show, and she helped start the Lake Charles Speech and Hearing Center. She worked for Good Shepherd Episcopal Church before she moved to Tulsa, where she continued her community service. She served on the Country Creek (Fla.) Homeowner’s Association and the Emergency Preparedness Council. She volunteered at Orlando’s Morse Museum of American Art. A plaque will be dedicated near her home to honor her contributions to the community. She was blessed with many friends and family members. We will all miss her, but we know her heart, her love and her soul will always be with us. Her faith in God and Jesus Christ was strong, and we know she is in a better place, in their hands now. We will never forget. Survivors include four sons, Gary Alan Farrier, Jeffrey Rhoads Hebert, Bennett Hinton Farrier III and Brian Griffin Farrier; five brothers, Glenn Rhoads, Cecil Rhoads, Sidney Rhoads, Gerald Rhoads and Jon David Rhoads; and seven grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, in St. Andrew Episcopal Church of Moss Bluff. The Revs. Mitzi George and Jim Reed will officiate. In lieu of flowers, send donations to the American Cancer Society or to the Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Ave., New York, NY 10021. Sydney Frank Sr. — 9/20/2002 JENNINGS — Sydney Frank Sr., 87, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002. He was a native of Roanoke, and he lived most of his life in Jennings. He was an Army veteran and a World War II veteran. Survivors include five daughters, Patricia Ceasar of Lake Charles, Letha Frank Mosely of Galveston, Texas, and Odeal Jones, Leola Harvey and Letha Ray Holloway, all of Texas City, Texas; four sons, Sydney Frank Jr. of Baton Rouge, Leroy Frank of Lake Charles and Ronald Frank and Larry Frank, both of Texas City; two sisters, Ida Becton of Houston and Mammie Lafanette of Lake Charles; 26 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; a close family friend, Theresa Manuel; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, in Raphael and Son Funeral Home. The Rev. Horance Bernard will officiate. Burial will be in Old City Cemetery under the direction of Raphael and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Agnes Garriet — 9/20/2002 Agnes Garriet, 88, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002. She was a native of St. Landry Parish, and she lived in Lake Charles for 47 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Georgie Lewis and Margaret Rubit, both of Lake Charles; two sons, Joseph Garriet and Frank Garriet Jr., both of Lake Charles; one brother, John Richard of Houston; one sister, Angel Malbrough of Opelousas; 20 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-10:45 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Cedric Gayten — 9/20/2002 GLENMORA — Cedric Gayten, 23, died Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002, in Oberlin. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, in Mount Pilgrim Church. Burial will be in Glenmora Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Frank W. Hill — 9/20/2002 FLORIEN — Frank Wilson Hill, 59, died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002, in his residence. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Lou Pearl Iles — 9/20/2002 Mrs. Lou Pearl Iles, 80, died at 8:42 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Iowa, and she lived most of her life in Lake Charles. Survivors include one sister, Ophelia Iles of Lake Charles, and four brothers, Melvin Iles Sr., Roosevelt Iles, Mac Earl Iles and Robert “Ben” Iles, all of Lake Charles. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Percell Church Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Saturday in funeral home. Osa LeBlanc — 9/20/2002 JENNINGS — Osa “Toppy” LeBlanc, 84, died at 9:11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 20, from St. Lawrence Catholic Church of Raymond. Entombment will be in Raymond Community Mausoleum under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Levi LeDoux — 9/20/2002 MOSSVILLE — Levi LeDoux, 57, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2002, in a nursing home. He was a native of Mossville, and he had lived in Mossville a lot of his life. Survivors include two sons, Andrea Lee Braxton of Boulder, Colo., and Dwayne Scott of Baytown, Texas; two daughters, Felicia Gale Braxton and Jo Ann Braxton of Boulder; two brothers, Russell Braxton of Greenbriar, N.C., and Darrell Wayne Braxton of Iowa, La.; three sisters, Theresa Braxton and Edna Mae Bates, both of Lake Charles, and Sheila Ann Braxton of Iowa, La.; and his father, Daniel Braxton of Mossville. His funeral will be at noon Saturday, Sept. 21, in Mount Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. Carl Rigmaiden will officiate. The body will be cremated. Arrangements are by James Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mary T. Malcolm — 9/20/2002 Mary Theresa Cascio Malcolm, 56, died at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of St. Charles Academy, and she graduated from Sowela Technical Institute with a degree in office management and secretarial science. She was a medical secretary for many years, and she worked for the American Heart Association. She loved poetry and wrote and published many poems. Survivors include one son, Laird E. Malcolm of Lake Charles, and her mother, Lena Cascio of Lake Charles. She was preceded in death by her father, Tony Cascio. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Anthony Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. John M. Armstead — 9/21/2002 John M. Armstead, 89, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, in Oakdale Community Hospital. He was a World War II veteran. He was a member of VFW Post 15019 and American Legion Post 0401. He was a member of the Allen Parish Retired Teacher’s Association and the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association. He was a deacon at First Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Charlene (Warney) Braxton of Oberlin and Dorothy (Curtis) Richardson of Houston; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Freeman Armstead; his parents, John and Lizzie Armstead; one son, Richard Preston; three brothers; and one sister. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 21, in First Baptist Church of Oberlin. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery under the direction of Community Funeral Home of Oakdale. Visitation is from 11 a.m. in the church. Harvey Baker — 9/21/2002 SULPHUR — Harvey “Dude” Baker, 89, died at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Sour Lake, Texas, and a longtime resident of the Sulphur area. He played the position of quarterback for Sulphur High School’s first football team in 1930. He retired from Sutton Oil Company as a production supervisor after 40 years of dedicated service. He was a member of Henning Memorial United Methodist Church for more than 60 years. Survivors include his wife, Virgie Baker of Sulphur; one son, Harvey D. Baker Jr. of Smith’s Station, Ala.; one daughter, Barbara Broussard of Sulphur; one sister, Winnie Johnson of Vinton; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 21, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Tracey McKensie will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Leroy Chretien — 9/21/2002 MAMOU — Leroy Chretien, 79, died at 10:10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, in his residence. He was a farmer and a lifelong resident of Mamou-Pine Claire Community. He served in the Army Infantry during World War II. He retired from the hardwood mill of Oakdale after 38 years of service and retired with 10 years of service as a security guard for Savoy Medical Center. He attended St. Ann Catholic Church. Survivors include his loving wife, Hazel G. Chretien of Mamou-Pine Claire Commun-ity; five sons, Martin M. Fontenot Jr. of Baton Rouge, Richard L. Chretien of Fort Worth, Texas, Roger R. Chretien of Mamou, Joseph S. Chretien of Lake Charles and Gregory Chretien of Burleson, Texas; five daughters, Dorothy Arceneaux of Baton Rouge, A. Linda Smith of Chicago, Cora L. Chretien of Sulphur, Helen M. Chretien of Westlake and Tina L. Fontenot of Mamou; one sister, Ida Mouton of Beaumont, Texas; 29 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, from St. Ann Catholic Church. The Rev. Pius Vallooran will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Claire Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Pine Prairie. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Martin M. Fontenot Jr., Richard L. Chretien, Roger R. Chretien, Joseph S. Chretien, Gregory Chretien and Charles Smith. Lois K. LeDoux — 9/21/2002 BEAUMONT, Texas — Lois Kinberger LeDoux, 78, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, in a Beaumont hospital. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. today, Sept. 21, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Miles E. Midkiff Jr. — 9/21/2002 LEESVILLE — Miles Embrie Midkiff Jr., 78, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2002, in his residence. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, in Mount Bethel Cemetery. Arrangements are by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Kermit E. Tilley — 9/21/2002 HORNBECK — Kermit E. Tilley, 77, died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002, in his residence. A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. today, Sept. 21, in Pleasant View Baptist Church of Hornbeck. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Willis Carrier — 9/22/2002 BEAUMONT, Texas — Willis Carrier, 66, died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Welsh, lived in New York for 42 years and had lived in Beaumont for two years. He was a carpenter and interior decorator in New York. Survivors include one sister, Dorothy James Sevier of Temecula, Calif.; three aunts, Amy Guidry of Westlake, Elnora Burks of Iowa, La., and Irene Gray of Lake Charles; eight nieces; 11 nephews; 34 great-nieces and great-nephews; 24 great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, in King’s Funeral Home. The Rev. Marvette J. Thomas Jackson will officiate. Burial will be in Eastridge Cemetery in Welsh. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Monday. Leonard Dalovisio — 9/22/2002 Leonard J. “Benny” Dalovisio, 94, died at 12:02 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, 2002, at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Lake Charles High School. He was the co-owner of Frank and Bob’s Restaurant on Broad Street and later owned Bennie’s Cocktail Lounge and Dinner Club. Survivors include his wife, Adeline Gillet Dalovisi; one daughter, Margo Mendoza, both of Lake Charles; and five sisters, Bertha Olney and Nancy Nezzio, both of Lake Charles, JoAnn Vinson of Houston, Vita Graves of Baton Rouge and Pauline Keith of Las Vegas. A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Don Piraro and Joseph Angadiath will officiate. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today, with a rosary at 5 p.m., and 8 a.m.-noon Monday in the funeral home. Willa V. Degroat — 9/22/2002 POMPTON LAKES, N.J. — Willa V. Degroat, 64, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 22, in Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Burial will be in Whitaker Cemetery in DeRidder. George Gautreaux Jr. — 9/22/2002 George Gautreaux Jr., 62, died at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, 2002, at his residence. He was a native of Rayne and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 52 years. He attended LaGrange High School, and he later served with the Army as a military policeman in Korea. He was a retired automobile salesman and most recently was a floor salesman at M. Simon Furniture. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church, where he was a lector. He was also a member of St. Margaret Knights of Columbus Council 3208. He is survived by his wife, Mary Bordelon Gautreaux; one son, Paul J. Gautreaux, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Karla Duplichan of Houston and Karen Courville of Kinder; one brother, Russell Gautreaux; and one sister, Nellie Chargois, both of Lake Charles; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Marcus Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Lois K. LeDoux — 9/22/2002 BEAUMONT, Texas — Lois Kinberger LeDoux, 78, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, in a Beaumont hospital. Her funeral was Saturday, Sept. 21, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Burial was in Beauregard Cemetery. Nels R. Montou — 9/22/2002 OBERLIN — Nels Richey Montou, 82, died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. Survivors include her three sons, Gayle Montou, Joseph “Bea” Montou, both of Oberlin, and Gwin “Big Shot” Montou of Carencro; two daughters, Sybil Haas of Sulphur and Carol Reeves of Oberlin; one sister, Wanda Johnson of Morgan City; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilford “Fud” Montou, and one son, Ouin “Little Shot” Montou. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 22, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church of Oberlin. The Rev. Norris Chapman will officiate. Burial will be in Reed Cemetery near Oberlin under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. Visitation is in the funeral home from 8 a.m. Bobby S. Thompson — 9/22/2002 KINDER — Bobby Sarville Thompson, 51, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2002, in Jasper, Texas. He was a native of Liv-ingston, Texas, and a resident of Elton for 27 years. Survivors include his mother, Rosa Thompson of Livingston; two sons, Leland Thompson and Weldon Thompson, both of Kinder; two daughters, Raynella Thompson of Lake Charles and Raeann Thompson of Kinder; one daughter-in-law, Andrea G. Thompson of Kinder; two sisters, Yvonne White Thunder and Rowena Morgan, both of Livingston; and two grandchildren, Gwyneth and Kateri Thompson, both of Kinder. He was preceded in death by his father, Webster Thompson. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, in The New Testament Church. Burial will be in Langley Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Howard Titus — 9/22/2002 LONGVILLE — Howard Titus, 78, died at 11:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, 2002, in the DeRidder hospital. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, in Longville Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Wright infant — 9/22/2002 Maile Marie Wright, infant daughter of Michael Wright and Louise Tagalog, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2002, in a local hospital. In addition to her parents, Maile is survived by one brother, Kyle Wright of Hartford, Mich.; three sisters, Kirsten Wright of Hartford and Frankie and Mikala Wright, both of Lake Charles; her paternal grandfather, Frank Wright of Aiea, Hawaii; and two aunts, Bobbie and Tracy Wright, both of Aiea. Funeral services will be held in Hawaii at a later date. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Elnet P. Grady — 9/23/2002 ST. FRANCISVILLE — Elnet Porche Grady, 63, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2002, in the Zachary hospital. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, from St. Ann Catholic Church in Morganza. Interment will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Niland’s Funeral Service Inc. of New Roads. Gary A. Stomps Jr. — 9/23/2002 ANACOCO — Gary Anthony Stomps Jr., 25, died Saturday, Sept. 21, 2002, in Leesville. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Glass Window Cemetery in Slagle. JoAnn Todd — 9/23/2002 WESTLAKE — JoAnn Todd, 66, died at 11:20 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Blytheville, Ark., and was raised in Morehouse, Ark. She received her nursing degree from Barnes Hospital School of Nursing at Washington University in St. Louis. She had lived in the Sulphur and Westlake area for the past 40 years. She worked as a registered nurse for Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Christus St. Patrick Hospital and Conoco. She was a Campfire leader and served on its board of directors. She was a member of the PTA, Eastern Star Lodge in Morehouse, and several bridge clubs in Sulphur, Westlake and Lake Charles. Survivors include her husband, Garry L. Todd of Westlake; one son, Steven G. Todd of Naples, Fla.; two daughters, Gina Clark of Ruston and Tara Johnson of Sulphur; two brothers, Thames Jackson of San Antonio and Dan Jackson of Greenville, Tenn.; one sister, Carolyn Burrow of Merrit Island, Fla.; her mother-in-law, Mildred Todd of Morehouse; seven grandchildren, Jonathon Arthur Todd, Marcus Leroy Todd, Katie Lyn Clark, Jacob Anthony Clark, Kristen Nicole Clark, Garry Joseph Johnson and Tara LeeAnn Johnson; and three great-grandchildren, Ethan, Evan and Jade. She is preceded in death by two grandchildren, Lucas Patrick Todd and Trisha Nicole Clark. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, in the Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. James Skinner will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and from 1 p.m. Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorials to Trisha’s Room at Texas Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 300630, Houston, TX 77230-0630 or to the Ronald McDonald House. Agnes C. Ardoin — 9/24/2002 KINDER — Agnes Chatman Ardoin, 97, died at 4:50 p.m. Sept. 22, 2002, in an Oberlin care center. She was a native of Oberlin and a resident of Westlake for 30 years before returning to Oberlin. She was a member of the Autumn Leaves Senior Citizen Club and St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, James Roderick Ardoin of Lake Charles and Joseph Eric Ardoin of Moss Point, Miss.; one daughter, Kathleen Ardoin Dominque of Westlake; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Ardoin and one son, J.D. Ardoin. Her funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael Barras officiating. Interment will be in Oberlin Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oberlin. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today, with a 6:30 p.m. rosary, and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Lois C. Billings — 9/24/2002 OAKDALE — Lois C. Billings, 81, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, in her residence. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 24, in Rush Funeral Home Chapel. Burial is in Cryer Cemetery. Mike L. Callahan — 9/24/2002 SULPHUR — Mike Lee Callahan Sr., 62, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, in a Houston hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles and had lived in Sulphur for 30 years. He was a Army veteran stationed in France and served during Vietnam from 1963 to 1965. He was employed as a production supervisor with Cintas for 20 years. He was a fisherman, a hunter and an avid Dallas Cowboy fan. Survivors include one son, Mike L. Callahan Jr. of Sulphur; one daughter, Leslie M. Callahan of Moss Bluff; two brothers, Charles G. Callahan of Sulphur and John P. Blake of Winnfield; one sister, Betty S. Guillory of Houston; and three grandchildren, Brock, Scotti and Dylan Wix. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Emmit Wren will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Lake Charles. Visitation is hours 1-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Marguerite Flowers — 9/24/2002 Marguerite Flowers, 87, died at 7:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, in a local care facility. Mrs. Flowers was a native of Carthage, Miss., and had lived in Jackson, Miss., most of her life before moving to Lake Charles. She was a member of Alta Woods Baptist Church in Jackson, where she was a member of the senior adult choir and WMU. She also worked in the church library. She is survived by one son, Dan H. Flowers of Lake Charles; one daughter, Betty L. Kensinger of Georgetown, Texas; two sisters, Walterine Bowen of Memphis, Tenn., and Effie Beasley of Vicksburg, Miss.; two brothers, Samuel Gross of Carthage and Elmer Gross of Gatlinburg, Tenn.; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, in Wilcox Funeral Home Chapel in Carthage. The Revs. Bob Gross and Smith Sanders will officiate. Burial will be in New Providence Cemetery in Carthage. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Local arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. The family has requested that donations be made to New Providence Cemetery Fund, C/O Dot Gross, 2265 Red Dog Road, Carthage, MS 39051. Billy E. Harrington — 9/24/2002 OAKDALE — Billy E. Harrington, 71, died Monday, Sept. 23, 2002, in the Ville Platte Medical Center. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, in Rush Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Pecan Grove Cemetery. Berlin Leger — 9/24/2002 IOWA — Berlin Leger, 90, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, in a Jennings care center. He was a native and lifelong resident of Iowa, La. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 451. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church where he was a deacon and Sunday school teacher. Survivors include his wife, Florence C. Leger of Iowa, La.; one stepdaughter, Elinor Langley; one stepson-in-law, Dore Langley; one stepgrandson, David Langley; and a step-great-granddaughter, Amber Langley, all of Iowa. He also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 24, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Lewis Eiselstein will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Russell Lovejoy — 9/24/2002 KINDER — Russell Lovejoy, 51, died Sept. 23, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a native and lifelong resident of Kinder and a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Mr. Lovejoy was an avid hunter and fisherman and a wonderful father and brother. Survivors include two sons, Rusty Lovejoy of Oberlin and Shane Lovejoy of Eunice; one daughter, Robin Jackson of Eunice; two brothers, Everett Lovejoy of Oakdale and Tommy Lovejoy of Kinder; one sister, Penny Knott of Kinder; and six grandchildren. His funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church with the Rev. Carlos Garcia officiating. Interment will be in Carter Memorial Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a 7 p.m. rosary, and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Perry L. McGrath — 9/24/2002 WESTLAKE — Perry Lee McGrath, 40, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, at his residence. He was born in Sulphur and had lived most of his life in Westlake, where he attended Westlake High School. He was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include his mother, Peggy Wing Wells and step-father, Eugene Wells, both of Westlake; two brothers, the Rev. E. Joseph McGrath of Creole and Les Dean McGrath of Westlake; two sisters, Renee Lynn McGrath of Westlake and Rita Joyce McGrath of Orange, Texas. His funeral will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church of Westlake. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with a rosary at 5 p.m. Bobby S. Thompson — 9/24/2002 ELTON — Bobby Sarville Thompson, 51, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2002, in Jasper, Texas. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 24, in New Testament Church. Burial will be in Langley Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Elton. Rhonda S. Vaussine — 9/24/2002 MONTICELLO, Miss. — Rhonda Summers Vaussine, 47, died Saturday, Sept. 21, 2002, in her residence. She was a Lawrence County federation secretary with Farm Bureau Insurance. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and sang in the choir. Survivors include her husband, Raymond Vaussine of Monticello; three daughters, Christi Nelson, Clancie Daley and Kayla Rogers, all of Monticello; two son-in-laws, Tyson Nelson and Lance Daley, both of Monticello; one stepdaughter, Amanda Vaussine of Lafayette; a stepson, John Jacob Vaussine of Lafayette; her father, Ford Summers of Jayess, Miss.; her mother, Mayfred Summers of Brookhaven, Miss.; and four grandsons, Drake, Drew and Ty Nelson and Gage Daley. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Ira Summers. Her funeral was at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Burial was in the church cemetery under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home of Monticello. Bernice Vidrine — 9/24/2002 DERIDDER — Bernice Vidrine, 83, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, in a Lake Charles care center. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 24, in Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery. Verna L. Corbello — 9/25/2002 Verna Lofton Corbello, 75, died at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, in Miguez Funeral Home in Jennings. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Elva K. Hebert — 9/25/2002 Elva Kiplinger Hebert went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2002, in Dallas. She was a native of Lake Charles, and a longtime resident of Tulsa, Okla. Her husband, George N. Hebert, who was a former Cities Service Public Relations Director, preceded her in death. Along with her community involvement, she did volunteer work at her church. Her life continues to be an inspiration to those who have known her. Survivors include her daughter, Dianne Miller and her husband, Buzz Miller of Dallas; one sister, Gloria Brown and her husband, Roy Brown of Lake Charles; two beloved grandchildren, Kevin Miller and his wife, Kathy Miller of Dallas, and Michelle Miller of Denton, Texas; and two great-grandchildren, Hunter Miller and Beau Miller of Dallas. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Boston Avenue Methodist Church in Tulsa. Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of one’s choice, the family said. Shawn I. Henry — 9/25/2002 LAKE ARTHUR — Shawn Irvin Henry, 25, died at 12:45 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, in Lake Arthur. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 25, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Lake Arthur. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Stephanie L. Leone — 9/25/2002 WESTLAKE — Stephanie Lynn Leone, 35, died at 5:31 am. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital following a battle with cancer. She was a native of Jennings and a resident of Westlake. She was a 1985 graduate of Sam Houston High School in Moss Bluff. She was an active member of Gateway Church of God. Survivors include her husband, Lee R. Leone Jr. of Westlake; one son, Derrick Leone of Westlake; three daughters, Kali Sunden and Katelyn Leone, both of Westlake, and Tracy Doucet of Sulphur; her parents, Norman and Ethel Simmons and Bill and Loretta Vancleave, all of Moss Bluff; three brothers, Bubba Simmons, Duke Simmons and Tommy Reevers, all of Lake Charles; five sisters, Nancy Simmons, Sandy Daigle, Brenda Stonner, Kay Manuel and Belinda Reevers, all of Lake Charles; and one grandchild, Kirkland Doucet of Sulphur. She was preceded in death by one sister, Linda Hinton. Her funeral will be at 7 p.m. today, Sept. 25, in Gateway Church of God in Westlake. The Rev. Dave Dooley will officiate. Private family graveside services will be held Thursday in Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Lillie B. Liles — 9/25/2002 MOSS BLUFF — Lillie Busby Liles, 92, died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002, in a local hospital. She was born in Topsy, and she had lived in Moss Bluff for 70 years. She was a member of Moss Bluff Bible Church. Survivors include two sons, Stanley Gene Liles of Weatherford, Texas, and Lowell Keith Liles of Moss Bluff; one brother, Ernest Busby of Moss Bluff; one sister, Vonie Alston of Moss Bluff; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Malcolm Wayne Liles; one brother, Sam Busby; and one sister, Ivy Goos. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, in Moss Bluff Bible Church. The Rev. Ed Rose will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Perry L. McGrath — 9/25/2002 WESTLAKE — Perry Lee McGrath, 40, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, at his residence. He was born in Sulphur and had lived most of his life in Westlake, where he attended Westlake High School. He was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include his mother, Peggy Wing Wells and stepfather, Eugene Wells, both of Westlake; two brothers, the Rev. E. Joseph McGrath of Creole and Les Dean McGrath of Westlake; two sisters, Renee Lynn McGrath of Westlake and Rita Joyce McGrath of Orange, Texas. His funeral will be at 6 p.m. today, Sept. 25, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church of Westlake. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. in the funeral home with a rosary at 5 p.m. Hazel D. Vincent — 9/25/2002 SULPHUR — Hazel Marie Domingue Vincent, 80, of Carlyss, died Monday, Sept. 23, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Sulphur. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church and the Ladies Altar Society. She was a wife, a mother, a grandmother and a friend to many. She was a hairdresser and enjoyed bowling for a number of years. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Lewis Vincent of Carlyss; one son, Dr. Michael Lynn Vincent of Baton Rouge; daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and John Carl Arnett of Carlyss; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She is preceded in death by her mother, Emily “Mim” Chaisson Domingue; father, Fred Domingue; and two brothers, Earl Domingue and Paul Frederick. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 25, from St. Theresa Catholic Church in Carlyss. The Rev. Francis Fitzsimmons will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Music at the funeral Mass will be provided by the Rev. Gene Vincent. A vigil service was held in the funeral home chapel at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. Watts infant — 9/25/2002 The infant Tyquan Jasean Watts died Monday, Sept. 23, 2002, in the DeRidder hospital. A graveside service will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, in Beauregard Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Thomas M. Crowe — 9/26/2002 LEESVILLE — Thomas M. Crowe, 58, died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002, in the Pineville hospital. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, in Pine Hill Baptist Church. Burial with full military honors will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Laurita K. DeLaureal — 9/26/2002 Laurita Kate Evans DeLaureal, 88, died at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Cameron, Texas, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 62 years. She was an active member of First Baptist Church, and she taught Sunday school for many years. She was an active member of the Calcasieu Parish Medical Society Auxiliary and the Planters Club. She was an emeritus member of the Lake Charles Junior League. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Thomas Hugh DeLaureal, M.D.; one daughter, Suzanne Amsel of Daytona Beach, Fla.; two sons, Tom DeLaureal of Lake Charles and Doug DeLaureal of Baton Rouge; one brother, Dr. Gus Evans of Temple, Texas; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved her. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, in First Baptist Church. The Revs. Hugh Wallis and Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m., and from 9 a.m. Friday in the church. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 919 North Michigan Ave., Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60611-1676. Clyde N. Dodson III — 9/26/2002 Clyde N. Dodson III, 43, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, in a Beaumont, Texas, hospital. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, in Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville. James A. Gillis — 9/26/2002 STARKS — James A. Gillis, 78, died at 11:05 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Starks. He was a graduate of Starks High School. He served as an Army rifleman and earned the Purple Heart. He was a member of VFW 4759. He retired as a machinist for U.S. Steel after 36 years. He was a member of First Pentecostal Church of Starks, and he will be remembered as a master woodworker and cabinet maker. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Margaret J. Gillis of Starks, two sons, R.E. “Gene” Gillis and Arnold Gillis, both of Starks; three brothers, Marvin Gillis, Ronald Gillis and Dewey Gillis, all of Starks; two sisters, Bessie Ashworth of Starks and Marie Moore of Port Arthur, Texas; five grandchildren, Mark Alan Gillis, Waylon Gillis, Nathan Gillis, Justin Gillis and Christy A. Fear; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, James A. Gillis Jr. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, in First Pentecostal Church of Starks. The Rev. Greg Frazier will officiate. Burial will be in Gillis Cemetery in Starks under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday in the Emily O’Brien Center in Starks. Betty Harless — 9/26/2002 Betty Harless, 80, died at 10:10 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002, in Lake Charles. She was a native of Berwick and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She graduated from Northwestern State University in education and was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. She got her start in education as a teacher and School Board staff member in St. Mary Parish in 1943. She retired from the Calcasieu Parish School Board as a senior accountant in 1979 after 32 years. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association. She was a member of the Splash of Color Watercolor Art Group. She was a member of Moss Bluff United Methodist Church. Survivors include one brother, Gerald Harless of Plano, Texas; four sisters, Kathleen Kaufman and Vi Threatt, both of Lake Charles, Joan Gill of Gillis and Pat Miller of Midwest City, Okla.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Denver L. Harless Jr. of Lafayette. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Norman Ellis will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to Delta Kappa Gamma Alpha Chi Chapter Scholarship Fund, 341 East Prien Lake Road, Box 103, Lake Charles, LA 70601, the family said. Barby D. Hicks — 9/26/2002 SULPHUR — Barby D. Hicks, 64, died at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Altha, Fla., and he had lived in Lake Charles for 15 years. He was an ironworker. He attended Abundant Life Fellowship. Survivors include his wife, Connie A. Guillory Hicks of Sulphur; three sons, Paul Hicks of Toledo Bend, Mark Hicks of Fort Worth, Texas, and Eric Hicks of Georgia; two stepsons, Kirby Sonnier of Lake Charles and Daniel Sonnier of Baton Rouge; one stepdaughter, Tina Smith of Brookhaven, Miss.; two brothers, David Hicks of Patterson and Elmer Hicks of Delcambre; three sisters, Judy Redding of Kingwood, Texas, Lunette Burkham of Houston and Linda Hicks of Grand Ridge, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a number of nieces and nephews. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Thomas Smith and Doyle Evans will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Hilda M. Savoie — 9/26/2002 Cameron — Hilda Mae Savoie, 87, died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She lived most of her life in Cameron. She was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church of Cameron. Survivors include four daughters, Gloria Kelley of Cameron, Thania S. Elliott, Jan S. Lockwood and Maureen S. Cruthirds of New Orleans; one brother, Carl “Sing” Faulk of Cameron; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Creole. Monsignor Louis Melancon will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Kathleen M. Shellshear — 9/26/2002 Kathleen “Katie” M. Shellshear died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002, in Tulsa, Okla. She was born in Washington, La., on April 3, 1913, to Dominic and Anna Genuso. She graduated from Lake Charles High School and was a member of the championship basketball team of 1931. She had been an active volunteer in the St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary since 1965, and she had more than 18,000 service hours. Survivors include her four children and their families, Elizabeth, Craig and Meghan Blair; Bill, Christy, Brian and Angela Shellshear; Mary K., George and Dr. Michael Strickland; and Walter A. Shellshear III; three sisters, Frances Mueller, Antoinette Giglio and Louise Gennuso; and one brother, Sammy R. Gennuso. She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Walter A. Shellshear, who had been an executive with Gulf-Warren Petroleum Corp. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 27, in Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel under the direction of Stanleys Funeral Service of Tulsa. Friends may contribute to the charity of their choice in her memory. Anderson Ardoin — 9/27/2002 STARKS — Anderson Ardoin, 52, died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002, in his residence. His funeral will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, in St. Matthew Baptist Church of Ville Platte. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday will be in Antioch Cemetery in Ville Platte under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Lucille C. Artis — 9/27/2002 Lucille Cezar Artis, 84, died at 8:03 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, 2002. in a local hospital. She was a native of Meridian, Miss., and she had lived in Lake Charles for two years. She was a member of Progressive Church of God in Christ of Oberlin. She was a member of the prayer band. Survivors include three daughters, Nettie Cezar Artis and Irene Cezar Fontenot, both of Lafayette, and Orelia Cezar Parker of Atlanta; two sons, Ronnie Cezar of Opelousas and Dan Cezar of Shreveport; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, in Progressive Church of God in Christ. Dallas Thomas and Bishop O.B. Pete will officiate. Burial will be in Cezar Cemetery in Mamou under the direction of King’s Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today in the church. Florine H. Cooley — 9/27/2002 MOSS BLUFF — Florine Hamilton McGee Cooley, 84, died at 5:20 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, 2002, in a Sulphur care center. She was a native of Mittie, and she lived most of her life in Kinder. She moved to Moss Bluff 27 years ago. Survivors include one son, Albert Patrick McGee, and his wife, Jerri, of Zachary; two daughters, Jelena McGee Bertrand, and her husband, LJ, of Lafayette, and Cleta McGee McIntosh and her husband, Foy, of Moss Bluff; five grandchildren, Ryan Bertrand and his wife, Leticia, of New Orleans, Glen Bertrand of Gonzales, Moni McCoy and her husband, Dan, of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Mike McGee and his wife, Allison, of Zachary, and Toni Causey and her husband, Karl, of Baton Rouge; nine great-grandchildren, Alaina Bertrand, Sydnie Bertrand, Luke and Jake Causey, Gregory, Matthew and Christopher McIntosh, and Braedon and Kalli McCoy; and numerous nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Antna McGee; her mother and father, Fred and Etta Hamilton; her triplet brother and sister, LeVasseur and Corrine Hamilton; her sisters, Vera Young and Audrey Johnson; her brother, Travis Hamilton; and her grandson, Billy Wayne McIntosh. Pallbearers will be grandsons Ryan Bertrand, Glen Bertrand and Mike McGee, and great-grandsons Gregory, Matthew and Christopher McIntosh and Jake and Luke Causey. Honorary pallbearers will be Braedon and Kalli McCoy, Alaina and Sydnie Bertrand and Dr. Luke Williams. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, in First Pentecostal Church of Moss Bluff. The Rev. Steve Haymon will officiate. Burial will be in McGee Cemetery in Kinder under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is noon-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Jayme L. Davis — 9/27/2002 Jayme Lynn Davis, 23, died at 4:55 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, 2002, in the Jennings hospital. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, in Roanoke Church of the Brethren. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery in Welsh under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings. Frank Foster — 9/27/2002 DEQUINCY — Frank Foster, 73, died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, in Hargrove Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. Burial will be in Hyatt Cemetery in Fields under the direction of Snider Funeral of DeQuincy. Carl R. Himes Jr. — 9/27/2002 Carl Richard Himes Jr., 46, of Moss Bluff, died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002, at his residence. He was a native of Rome, N.Y., and moved to Lake Charles from San Antonio in 1987. He lived in Moss Bluff for the past eight years. He was an operator at Jupiter Chemical Co. for a number of years, and at the time of his death was a manager at Don’s All Cloth Car Wash. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam conflict. He is survived by a son, Richard Austin Forsman of Lake Charles; two daughters, Kimberly Himes of Sulphur and Magen Himes of Moss Bluff; three sisters, Donna Vincent of Sulphur, Marcia Mayfield of Victoria, Texas, and Sheron Cantu of San Antonio. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, in Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time on Saturday. The body will be cremated. Donald R. January — 9/27/2002 Donald Ray January, 47, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a member of Starlight Baptist Church; he was a member of the Sunday school and the Layman Brotherhood. Survivors include his mother, Gloria M. Ned of Lake Charles; his father, Roy L. January of Austin, Texas; two brothers, Roy L. January Jr. of Durham, N.C., and Robert Terrell January of Virginia; three sisters, Stacey Thomas of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Cassandra Goodwin and Sonya January, both of Austin; two daughters, LeDricka Robinson of Jacksonville, N.C., and Jacqueline January of Lake Charles; one son, Jessie January of Lake Charles; and one grandson, Kameron Robinson of Jacksonville, N.C. He was preceded in death by three grandmothers and two grandfathers. His funeral will be at noon Saturday, Sept. 28, in Starlight Baptist Church. The Rev. Julian Woods will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mable V. Robinson — 9/27/2002 Houston — Mable Vinita “Susie” Robinson, 51, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002. She was a native of Lake Charles and resided in Houston for 20 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a graduate of W.O. Boston High School class of 1969. She was employed in Houston as an early childhood teacher. Survivors include a life partner, Freddie Murray of Houston; special cousins, Josephine Potier and George Ben; and a host of relatives and dear friends. Her mother, Eula Robinson, preceded her in death. Her funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation is 8 a.m.-9:45 a.m. Saturday at Combre Funeral Home. Mildred M. Rogers — 9/27/2002 Mildred M. Rogers, 85, died Thursday, Sept. 26, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Effie, and she lived in New Orleans for 60 years. She moved to Lake Charles recently. Survivors include one son, Marvin McQuaid Rogers of Lake Charles; two brothers, A.W. Baynard of Lake Charles and Gilbert Baynard of Sulphur; three nephews and four nieces; and many great-nephews and great-nieces. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Mike McLaurin will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Jack A. Sims — 9/27/2002 DERIDDER — Jack Allison Sims, 75, died at 9:05 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Fal and lived in DeRidder most of his life. He was a biologist for Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries for 30 years. He loved the outdoors and birds. He was an active member of and deacon at First Baptist Church of DeRidder. Survivors include his wife, Doris Sims of DeRidder; one son, the Rev. David Sims of Los Alamos, N.M.; one daughter, Allison Sims of Woodworth; one brother, Jimmie Rush Jr. of Houston; and one grandchild. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, in First Baptist Church of DeRidder. The Rev. Whit Holmes will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday in the funeral home, and from 1 p.m. in the church. Peggy Welch — 9/27/2002 MOSS BLUFF — Mrs. Eddie (Peggy Morgan) Welch, 67, died at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was born in Chloe and lived most of her life in the Lake Charles-Moss Bluff area. She was a cake decorator and baker, and she worked in the bakery department at Wal-Mart for several years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Moss Bluff. Survivors include her husband, Eddie Welch of Moss Bluff; three daughters, Deborah Lynn Attales of Jackson, Tenn., Vickie Kaye Barto of Moss Bluff and Mitzie Jo Williams of Westlake; one brother, Ulmit Morgan Jr. of Lake Charles; five grandchildren, Shannon, Daniel and Amanda Attales, and Ben and Sam Barto; one niece, Terri Morgan Williams; one nephew, Mitchell Lane Morgan; and numerous cousins. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. today, Sept. 27, in First Baptist Church of Moss Bluff. The Rev. Shawn Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-10:30 a.m. in the funeral home and from 11:30 a.m. in the church. Anderson Ardoin — 9/28/2002 STARKS — Anderson Ardoin, 52, died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Ville Platte and a former resident of Chicago. He had lived in Starks for 21&Mac218;2 years. He was formerly employed as a groomer at a Chicago racetrack. Survivors include seven brothers, Harrison Ardoin and Sam Ardoin Jr., both of Starks, Rodney Ardoin of Vinton, Rogers Ardoin of Beaumont, Texas, Kernis Ardoin of Houston, Joseph Ardoin of New Orleans and Jimmy Ardoin of California. His funeral will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, in St. Matthew Baptist Church of Ville Platte. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Antioch Cemetery of Ville Platte. Arrangements are by Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is from 5 p.m. Sunday in the church. Suzanne V. Cassedy — 9/28/2002 EVANS, Ga. — Suzanne Villien Cassedy, a retired teacher at Evans High School, died of breast cancer at 5:55 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, 2002, at her home. She was 57. Mrs. Cassedy was born in Abbeville, and had lived in Evans, for the past 26 years. Mrs. Cassedy attended Mount Carmel Elementary and High School in Abbeville and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette. She taught French in Franklin and New Iberia. She moved to Evans in 1976 where she taught English at Evans High School from 1976 to 1992 when she retired. Mrs. Cassedy was active in breast cancer organizations and cancer support groups. She was a member of the Phi Mu Sorority at the University of Southwestern Louisiana from 1963 to 1967. She is survived by her husband, Joe Ben Cassedy of Evans; a son, Kevin Cassedy of Athens, Ga.; two daughters, Kelley Cassedy of Alpharetta, Ga., and Joanne Cassedy of Evans; her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Paul O. Villien Sr. of Abbeville; one sister, Yvette Villien Bethea of Baton Rouge; six brothers, Dr. Marc J. Villien and his wife Pat of Maurice, Thomas J. Villien Sr. and his wife Kateri of Charlottesville, Va., Dr. Richard P. Villien of Lafayette, Douglas L. Villien Sr. and his wife Karen of Baton Rouge, Dr. Paul O. Villien Jr. and Brock Bravo of New Orleans. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Lewis Jr. of Lafayette and Dr. and Mrs. J.A. Villien Sr. of Maurice. A memorial service will be held at Platt’s Funeral Home in Evans at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. until service time. If so desired, please send donations to the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Georgia Chapter 2625, Cumberland Pkwy. Suite 205 Atlanta, GA 30339, the family said. A memorial service and visitation will also be held at Delhomme Funeral Home in Maurice on Thursday, Oct. 3. Visitation is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. A Mass celebrating her life will follow from St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, at 2 p.m., with burial to follow the church cemetery. Lydia B. Elliott — 9/28/2002 LAKE ARTHUR — Lydia Bussy Elliott, 52, died at 12:15 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 2002, in Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Arthur. She was a 1968 graduate of Goretti High School. She was a receptionist for the Lake Arthur Health Clinic. She was a member of the Coalition and Church Choirs. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Larry (Tara) Owens of Sulphur, Mrs. Troy (Lori) Fontenot of Elton and Mrs. Jason (Davlynn) LeBlanc of Pitkin; two sisters, Mrs. Leroy (Joetta) LaPoint and Mrs. Gerald (Sydney) Trahan, both of Lake Arthur; one brother, Terry Bussy of Lake Arthur; and seven grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. today, Sept. 28, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church of Lake Arthur. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in the Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Lake Arthur. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary, led by Martineau, was recited Friday. Pallbearers will be Eric LaPoint, Troy LaPoint, Mike Bussy, Russell Brous-sard, Dominique Monlezun and Arthur Leger. Gordon W. Gaskin — 9/28/2002 Gordon William Gaskin, 54, of Lake Charles died Thursday, Sept. 26, 2002, in a local hospital. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas, and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 20 years. At the time of his death, he was a seven-year employee of the U.S. Post Office as a letter carrier. After graduating from Kirbyville High School, he began his college classes at Lamar University but left to serve four tours in the Army as a decorated combat medic. He received the Air Medal, Air Crewman Badge, and Bronze Star with Valor Device, Silver Star and the Distinguished Service Cross. He was a member of the Legion of Valor. Survivors include his wife, Mary Anne Yackovetsky Gaskin of Lake Charles; one sister, Beverly Westmoreland of Fort Smith, Ark.; five nieces; and one nephew. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. today, Sept. 28, in First United Methodist Church in Iowa. The Rev. David Dewitt will officiate. Visitation is from 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Bethel Johnson — 9/28/2002 TURKEY CREEK — Bethel Johnson, 76, died at 6:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 2002, in a Pineville care center. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, in Rush Funeral Home of Pine Prairie. Burial will be in Turkey Creek Cemetery. Mary Johnson — 9/28/2002 OBERLIN — Mary Lou Davis Johnson, 79, died Friday, Sept. 27, 2002, in Oberlin. She was a lifelong resident of Oberlin. She was a teacher’s aide for 35 years with the Allen Parish School Board. She helped organize the Head Start program. She was a member of Oberlin Baptist Church, where she assisted with vacation Bible school for many years. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Carloyn Davis of DeRidder; one sister and brother-in-law, Florence and Anthony Roy of Iowa, La.; one sister-in-law, Addie Lynn Davis of Oberlin; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and one great-great-niece and one great-great-nephew. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, in Ardoin Funeral Home of Oberlin. The Revs. Dudley Rutledge, Curt Iles and Shane Nugent will officiate. Burial will be in Reed Cemetery. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Sunday. Jean Mary Koonce — 9/28/2002 SULPHUR — Jean Mary Koonce, 70, died Sept. 26, 2002. She was born Oct. 24, 1931, to Michael and Anna Gibbons of Steubenville, Ohio. She had lived in Sulphur for 50 years. She was a devout Christian, and she was a member of many organizations: Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters, the Altar Society, Young at Heart, the Spiritual Rosary Group and the church choir. She was a Eucharistic minister. She was an energized spirit whose greatest joy was her charitable work. Her life was an example of one who was guided by deeds of selflessness, integrity and faith. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband of 50 years, James D. Koonce; two sisters, Isabel Gibbons and Anna Trolongo; one daughter, Rita Reed; and three sons, Mike, Daniel and John. She was preceded in death by her parents. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Burial will be at a later date in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and Sunday and 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday. James W. McGill — 9/28/2002 James William McGill, 71, died Friday, Sept. 27, 2002, at his residence. He was born in Columbus, Ga., and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 17 years. He graduated from Jordan High School in Columbus. He served in the Navy from Sept. 2, 1948, until Aug. 20,1952. He retired from Foster Wheeler Energy Corporation after 24 years of service. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was also a member of Hasan Temple (Shriners) and grand Commandery Knights Templar of Georgia. He also loved to fish and hunt. Survivors include his wife, Hendrid Bea Faulk McGill; daughter, Jo Beth Bourgeois; son, James “Chris” McGill; granddaughter, Jessica Nicole Kinier; grandson, Gabe McGill; great-granddaughter, Emily Pinney; and mother-in-law, Ena Adams, all of Lake Charles; three sisters, Janie Cannon, Betty Grimes and Anne Morrison; and one brother, Jackie McGill, all of Columbus. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Daniel Miller will officiate. A Masonic rite will be given after the services. Burial will be in Grand Lake Community Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p.m. today. Edith I. Mercer — 9/28/2002 SULPHUR — Edith I. Mercer, 88, died Friday, Sept. 27, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Moran, Texas, and had lived in Sulphur since 1949. She was a member of the Maplewood First Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Edward Mercer of Sulphur and Leroy Mercer of Denver, Colo.; one daughter, Wanda Jean Durham of Greenwood, Mo.; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Charley Watson and Rusty Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Saturday and from 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Mary L. O’Hara — 9/28/2002 Mary Lou O’Hara, 62, died Wedesday, Sept. 25, 2002, in her residence. She was a longtime resident of Hayes. She graduated from McNeese State University and was an elementary school teacher for 33 years. She started teaching at T.S. Cooley in Lake Charles, taught in Dry Ridge, Ky., for seven years, and retired from Bell City High School in 1997. She was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church and Women’s Group. She was a member of the Calcasieu-Cameron Retired Teachers Association, the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association and the Amicus Club. She will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts. Survivors include her mother, Ada Fontenot of Hayes; her husband, Lawrence E. O’Hara; one son, James P. O’Hara and wife, Angie, of Newport, Ky.; one daughter, Ramona Lynn O’Hara Fischer and husband, Charles Fischer III, of Cincinnati; and one sister, Dora Jean Primeaux and husband, Lawrence, of Holmwood. She was preceded in death by her father, Evereste “Bee” Fontenot. Her funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, from St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Bell City. The Rev. Albert Borel will officiate. Burial will be in Hayes Cemetery in Hayes under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. Mildred M. Rogers — 9/28/2002 Mildred M. Rogers, 85, died Thursday, Sept. 26, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Effie and had lived in New Orleans for 60 years. She moved to Lake Charles recently. Survivors include one son, Marvin McQuaid Rogers of Lake Charles; two brothers, A.W. Baynard of Lake Charles and Gilbert Baynard of Sulphur; three nephews and four nieces; and many great-nephews and great-nieces. Her funeral will be at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Mike McLaurin will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Kenneth E. Hooper — 9/29/2002 ORLANDO, Fla. — Kenneth “Pee Wee” Hooper, 59, died Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002, in Orlando. He was born in Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Ada Soto Hooper; three sons, Curtis and Chad Hooper, both of Orlando, and Chris Hooper of Lake Charles; and six brothers, Dan, Harry, Curtis, Mack, Tim and William B. Hooper, all of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, in Orlando. Arrangements are by Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home of Orlando. Angelina D. Hormell — 9/29/2002 JENNINGS — Angelina D. Hormell, 72, died at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 2002, in the local hospital. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Istre Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Daniel Johnson — 9/29/2002 LIVINGSTON, Texas — Daniel “Danny” Johnson, 54, died Friday, Sept. 27, 2002, in Beaumont, Texas. He was a native of Beaumont and a graduate of Marion High School. He served in the Navy as a boatswain mate first class. He had lived in Lake Charles for more than 40 years and worked for Mobil Oil, Devall Towing and Dixie Towing. He had lived in Livingston for the past six years, during which he worked as a tugboat captain for Kirby Marine Towing. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion in Livingston. Survivors include his father, Joe, and stepmother, Shirley Dronet of Houston; mother, Sue, and stepfather, Jeseph Mangum of Livingston; one son, Duke Johnson of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Tonette Roach of Moss Bluff; one stepdaughter, Kimberly Wilson of Moss Bluff; four brothers, Gary Dronet of Houston, Tommy Dronet of Moss Bluff, Chuck Mangum of Livingston and Pat Dronet of New Orleans; two sisters, Patty Bordelon of Livingston and Kathy Deskin of Westlake; and five grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, in Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Monday. Jean Mary Koonce — 9/29/2002 SULPHUR — Jean Mary Koonce, 70, passed away Sept. 26, 2002. She was born Oct. 24, 1931, to Michael and Anna Gibbons of Steubenville, Ohio. She had lived in Sulphur for the past 50 years. She was a devout Christian and a member of many organizations: Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters, the Altar Society, Young at Heart, the Spiritual Rosary Group and the Prompt Succor choir. She was a Eucharistic minister. She was an energized spirit whose greatest joy was her charitable work. Her life was an example of one who was guided by deeds of selflessness, integrity and faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Anna Gibbons. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, James D. Koonce; sisters, Isabel Gibbons and Anna Trolongo; daughter, Rita Reed; sons, Mike, Daniel and John; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home 4-9 p.m. today, Sept. 29, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and on Monday, Sept. 30, from 11 a.m. until the funeral services at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church. Lois G. Lott — 9/29/2002 MERRYVILLE — Lois Gill Lott, 64, died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002, in her residence. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Burial will be in Foshee Cemetery in Merryville. Archie C. Lyles Jr. — 9/29/2002 Archie C. Lyles Jr., 77, died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, in Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lyles Cemetery in Oberlin under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oberlin. Virginia F. Miller — 9/29/2002 Virginia Frances Miller, 77, died Friday, Sept. 27, 2002, in a local care center. She was a native of Webster County, Ky., and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 23 years. She attended Weaverton High School in Henderson, Ky. She loved cooking and crochet. Her two brothers, Thomas M. Miller of Westlake and James E. Miller of New Mexico, survive her. She is also survived by one sister, Ethel Mae Grimes of Martinez, Ga., and two nieces and three nephews. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 29, in Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ted Freeland will officiate. Parker infant — 9/29/2002 William Lane Parker Jr., infant son of Mr. William “Lane” and Lori Parker of Lake Charles, died Thursday, Sept. 26, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include two sisters, Grace Ann Parker and Elizabeth Ann Parker, both of Lake Charles; paternal grandparents, Donald and Miron Parker of Glenmora; maternal grandparent, Theresa Guil-lory of Eunice; and maternal great-grandparents, Nora Mae Cart of Iota and Arwice Guillory of Eunice. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3:30-8 p.m. today and 8-9:30 a.m. Monday. A Scripture service will be at 5 p.m. today, with a rosary at 5:30 p.m. Myron S. Scott — 9/29/2002 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Myron S. “Ronnie” Scott, 49, died Friday, Sept. 27, 2002, in a local hospital. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church in Lake Charles. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Andress D. Sonnier — 9/29/2002 SULPHUR — Andress D. “A.D.” Sonnier, 71, passed away suddenly Friday, Sept. 27, 2002, while working in Sulphur. He was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. He graduated from Sulphur High School before serving his country in the Army. He specialized as a medic during the Korean War, helping his fellow countrymen. He married Pearl Benoit on July 9, 1954, in Sulphur; they were married for more than 48 years. He worked as a carpenter for many years and retired from Carpenters Local 953. He had been working for B & O Kitchen in Sulphur. He was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church, American Legion and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Pearl Benoit Sonnier of Sulphur; two sons, Dennis Sonnier of Sulphur and Phillip Sonnier of Vinton; three daughters, Cynthia Akins, Roxanne Duhon and Wanda Broussard, all of Sulphur; two brothers, Wilford “Freak” Sonnier and Willrey Sonnier, both of Sulphur; four sisters, Mamie Duplechan, Jean Vaussine, Grace Ancelet and Betty Sonnier, all of Sulphur; 10 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by one great-granddaughter. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Deacon Maurice Serice will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Claudia C. Walden — 9/29/2002 JASPER, Texas — Claudia Carlisle Walden, 86, died Thursday, Sept. 26, 2002, in a Houston hospital. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 29, in Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Pamella N. Beane — 9/30/2002 DERIDDER — Mrs. Pamella N. Beane, 50, died Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of DeQuincy and lived in the DeRidder area most of her life. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church. She worked for Don’s Furniture for 18 years. Survivors include her husband, Eugene C. Beane of DeRidder; two daughters, Tammy Mitchell of Merryville and Tina Simmons of DeRidder; one step-daughter, Veronica Arnold of Merryville; one brother, Bill Coleman of Sulphur; five sisters, Jimmie Jacobs of DeRidder, Vernice Strickland of Cleveland, Texas, Shirley Bailey of Merryville, Grace Carroll of Topsy and Ardell McGlon of Kurthwood; and three grandchildren Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. today, Sept. 30, at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. The Revs. Roger Gill and Lloyd Carroll will officiate. Burial will be at Bivens Cemetery in Bivens. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Jerry D. Brister — 9/30/2002 LEESVILLE — Jerry Dock Brister, 55, died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002, in the local hospital. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 30, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cannan Cemetery. James V. Doty Jr. — 9/30/2002 James Vernon Doty Jr., 70, of Sugartown, died at 12 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native and longtime resident of Lake Charles and lived in Sugartown for many years. He was a retired journeyman meat cutter. He worked for National Foods, Weingartens, Kroger, and Delchamps. He worked for Winn Dixie in Florida and Piggly Wiggly of DeRidder. He also worked for Sid Burns Insulation Co. many years ago. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War. He was a member of the VFW Post 3619 and American Legion Post 0027 of DeRidder. He was an ordained minister. Survivors include his wife, Roberta Breaux Doty of Sugartown; three sons, James, John and Jason Doty, all of Lake Charles; two daughters, Kathlene Edigo of Ragley and Karen Morrow of Oberlin; one sister Darlene Foshee of Westlake; one brother, Charles Parker of Carthage, Texas; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 1, in New Testament Apostolic Holiness Church of Longville. The Rev. Leon Anderson will officiate. Burial will be in the Sugartown Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. today in the church. Jane Sweezy Loftin — 9/30/2002 Jane Sweezy Loftin, 50, of Westlake, died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002. Mrs. Loftin was a native of Orange, Texas, and had lived in Westlake most of her life. She was a graduate of Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School in Orange. She was the owner of Loftin Real Estate in Westlake and had been a real estate agent for more than 20 years. She was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Walter Loftin of Westlake; one daughter, Lakyn Loftin Houston of Westlake; one brother Kent Sweezy of Harlingen, Texas; two sisters Brenda Rogde of Katy, Texas, and Linda Nichols of Orange; her parents, Mitchell and Agnes Sweezy of Vinton; two granddaughters Kameron Loftin-Pickens of Westlake and Brittany Houston of Grand Lake; three nieces; and four nephews. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. today, Sept. 30, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon Garrett Caraway will officiate. Her body was donated to science. Jeanette Martin — 9/30/2002 Jeanette Martin, 53, died Thursday, Sept. 26, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of Traveler’s Rest Baptist Church, where she was involved in the mission department. She was a devoted care-giver to her mother. Survivors include one son, Michael Spencer Bias of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Tracy Guillory of Lake Charles; four sisters, Shirley Dean and Geneva Miller, both of Lake Charles, Betty Harris of Lafayette and Alice Sumpter of Columbia, S.C.; her mother, Edmonia Guillory of Lake Charles; three grandsons, Earl Ray Jr., LaMichael Harris and Arnold Thompson Jr.; and one granddaughter, Jada Jeanette Guillory. She was preceded in death by her brother, Arthur Bias Jr. Her funeral will be at noon Tuesday, Oct. 1, in Traveler’s Rest Baptist Church. The Revs. Cunningham Bobb and Abbie Monroe will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King’s Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Frances B. Monceaux — 9/30/2002 LAKE ARTHUR — Frances Broussard Monceaux, 80, died Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002, in a Lafayette hospital. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Myron S. Scott — 9/30/2002 Myron Stockbridge (Ronnie) Scott, 49, of Charlotte, N.C., died Friday, Sept. 27, 2002, in a Charlotte hospital. He was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles prior to moving to Charlotte more than one year ago. He was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School, where he earned all-state basketball honors two years. He was also awarded outstanding Southwest Louisiana Player of the Year. He attended Louisiana Tech on a basketball scholarship and graduated from LSU with a degree in accounting. He became a certified public accountant. At LSU, he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. He owned and operated General Vending and Financial Services, both of Lake Charles. At the time of his death, he served as a financial consultant for Trans American in Charlotte. He was the past president of the Lake Charles Downtown Kiwanis Club. He was past treasurer of both the Lake Charles Ballet Society and the Mid City Little Baseball organization. He had served as a coach and supporter in the South Lake Charles Little League Association and coached girls and boy’s basketball at Our Lady Queen of Heaven. Survivors include his wife, Becky Eagle Scott of Charlotte; two daughters, Chavanne Scott of Charlotte and Brittany Scott of Austin, Texas; two sons, Gabe Scott of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Quinn Scott of Charlotte; two brothers, Louis Scott of London, England, and Russell Scott of Lake Charles; three sisters, Libby Scott Sims and Mitzie Scott, both of Houston, and Ashley Scott Larkin of Austin; and his mother, Zippy Scott Briggs of Lake Charles. His father, Everett R. Scott Jr. precedes him in death. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 1, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Monsignor Ronald Groth will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m., today, with a Scripture service at 5 p.m., and 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.