SEPTEMBER 1999 OBITUARIES - Calcasieu Parish, LA Area AS PRINTED IN THE LAKE CHARLES AMERICAN PRESS ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ The following obits were taken from the Lake Charles American Press (LCAP). There is an index for 1999 which may help you locate a name quicker. The Lake Charles American Press has granted permission for the obituaries to be archived by the USGenWeb Project. They assume no responsibility in the accuracy of the information. They print only what is furnished to them by the indicated funeral home. They have been arranged alphabetically by surname. The date beside the newspaper abbreviation is the date it was printed. This information has been placed at this site by Margaret Rentrop Moore, host of the Calcasieu Parish, LA USGenWeb Project. Contact Margaret Moore at mmoore@usunwired.net ABSHIRE, Nettie H., Mrs. LCAP 9/6/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Nettie H. Abshire, 99, of Westlake, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Timothy Creel will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 2 - 10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Abshire died Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999, in Orange, Texas. A native of Indian Bayou, she had been a resident of Westlake for 59 years. She was a member of the Westlake Pentecostal Church. Survivors include one son, David Abshire of Westlake; two daughters, Barbara Tisdale of Bridge City, Texas, and Trevelyn Russo of Buna, Texas; one sister, India Lou Busby of Westlake; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. AGUILLARD, Luke E. LCAP 9/28/1999 BASILE -- Funeral services for Luke E. Aguillard, 42, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, from St. Augustine Catholic Church. The Rev. Ken Domingue will officiate. Burial will be in St. Augustine Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home. Visitation is 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Aguillard died at 3:10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, 1999, in a Mamou hospital. Survivors include his mother, Gwen Aguillard; one son, Chris Aguillard; one daughter, Josie Aguillard; one brother, Gordon Aguillard; one sister, Jennifer Lebleu; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Asa (Nola) Buller, all of Basile. ALFRED, Dominique LCAP 9/27/1999 Funeral services for Dominique Alfred, 3, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. The child died Sunday in a local hospital. ALLEN, Norman L. LCAP 9/10/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Norman L. Allen, 77, will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Allen died at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. ALLEN, Gayln M., Rev. . LCAP 9/19/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for the Rev. Gayln M. Allen, 50, of Moss Bluff will be 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, at the First Pentecostal Church of Westlake The Revs. Robert Henson, T.D. Cardwell, T.F. Tenney, Tommy Parker, Curtis Spears, Dan Davis and Rodney Bankens will officiate. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, in Roselawn Cemetery in Henderson, Ky. Local arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today at the church and from 10 a.m. Monday. The Rev. Allen died at 4:16 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. Allen was a native of Marion, Ky., and had lived in the Westlake and Moss Bluff communities for the past 14 years. He was a graduate of Marion County High School in Kentucky. He received his bachelor's degree in Bible theology from the International Bible Institute and Seminary. Allen was an evangelist for nine and a half years before becoming pastor of the Fountain of Life United Pentecostal Church in Natchitoches. He became pastor of the First Pentecostal Church in Westlake in 1985. He was a member of the PPG Citizen's Awareness Program and a member of the "A" Team (Ministers to Evangelize Africa). He also was a certified pilot. Survivors include his wife, Martha Dian Matlock Allen of Moss Bluff; two sons, Richard and Andrew Allen, both of Moss Bluff; one brother, Lanny Allen of Providence, Ky.; one half-sister, Marilyn Benson of Henderson, Ky.; and his mother, Lemma L. Loveless of Henderson, Ky. ALLEN,Galyn M., Rev. LCAP 9/18/1999 Funeral arrangements for the Rev. Galyn M. Allen, 50, of Westlake will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. ALSTON, Donald R. LCAP 9/24/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Donald Ray Alston, 66, of Pineville will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a Pineville hospital. ALSTON, Donald R. LCAP 9/25/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Donald Ray Alston, 66, of Pineville, will be at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 25, in Hixson Funeral Home. R.C. Franks will officiate. Burial will be in Newlin Cemetery in Singer. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Alston died Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999, in the Pineville hospital. He was a native of Singer and had lived there for most of his life. He worked as a driver for Johnson Electric and was a member of Beehive Methodist Church in Singer. Survivors include one daughter, Sharon Reed of Sulphur; two brothers, Jack Alston and Morrill Alston, both of Singer; two sisters, Bobbie Spivey and Arlene Cornwell, both of DeRidder; and three grandchildren. AMECHE, Mary LCAP 9/19/1999 KINDER -- Private funeral services for Mrs. Mary "Alene" Ameche, 84, will be held under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Ameche died at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 1999, in her residence. ANDREWS, Dr. Charles F. LCAP 9/30/1999 Memorial services for Dr. Charles Franklin Andrews, 68, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, in First Christian Church. The Rev. Lucy Maier will officiate. The body was donated for medical research. Dr. Andrews died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Raleigh, N.C., he had lived in Lake Charles since 1990. He was educated at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Richmond and received his doctorate of medicine at the Medical College of Virginia. He was in family medical practice for 17 years in Indiana and Texas before entering the field of occupational medicine. He retired in 1996 as the medical doctor of Conoco in Lake Charles. He served five years as a Navy pilot during the Korean War. He was a member of the Calcasieu Parish Medical Society, the American Medical Association, the American Occupational Health Association, the Louisiana Medical Association and the Texas Occupational Medical Association, serving both as treasurer and president of that group during the 1970s. He was a member of First Christian Church, where he served as an elder. Survivors include his wife, Mary Andrews of Lake Charles; two sons, Paul Andrews of Austin, Texas, and Scott Andrews of Burbank, Calif.; one daughter, Terri Cain of Houston; and five grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to First Christian Church, 2525 Second Avenue, Lake Charles, LA 70601, or to Reading is Fundamental, P.O. Box 684794, Austin, TX 78768, the family said. ANDRUS, Edward L. LCAP 9/10/1999 CROWLEY -- Funeral services for Edward L. Andrus, 86, will be at 4 p.m. today, Sept. 10, from St. Michael Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Swinson will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Thursday evening. Mr. Andrus died at 7:51 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 1999, in the Crowley hospital. He was a contractor for Duncan Lumber Co. in Crowley for many years. He was the owner of the former Gulf Coast Lumber Co. until it was purchased by Duncan Lumber. He was a World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps. He was a member of American Legion Post 15 of Crowley. Survivors include two daughters, Peggy Stefanski of Crowley and Mary Lucille Sims of Lake Charles; one brother, Gerald Louis Andrus of New Orleans; and five grandchildren. ANGE, Lorine LCAP 9/17/1999 Funeral services for Lorine Ange, 77, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 17, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Mrs. Ange died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. ANGELO, Margery B., Mrs. LCAP 9/5/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Graveside services for Mrs. Margery Bourriague Angelo, 86, of New Orleans were at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Angelo died Thursday, Sept. 4, 1999, in a Chalmette care facility. ASHY, James LCAP 9/21/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral sevices for James Ashy, 55, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, in Beauregard Funeral Home. Burial will be in Leesville Cemetery. Mr. Ashy died Monday, Sept. 20, 1999, in Lake Charles. ASKEW, Josephine J. LCAP 8/27/1999 HOPE, Ark. -- Graveside services for Josephine Jones Askew, 91, formerly of Lake Charles, will be at 10:30 a.m. today, Aug. 27, in Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Herndon Funeral Home. Mrs. Askew died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1999, in a Hope hospital. She was a native of Hempstead County, Ark.. She was a homemaker and a 35-year member of First Baptist Church in Lake Charles. Survivors include one daughter, Billie J. Askew of Denton, Texas; one brother, Lyle Jones of Hope; and one sister, Alice Bowden of Little Rock, Ark. AUCOIN, Susan S. LCAP 9/16/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Susan Melinda Schales Aucoin, 36, will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, in Broadmoor Baptist Church. The Rev. John Doyle will officiate. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Aucoin died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999, in Baton Rouge. A resident of Baton Rouge, she was a native of Buffalo, N.Y. A 1985 graduate of Louisiana State University, she held a bachelor's degree in sociology. She was employed by Union Planters Bank as a customer service representative until she retired. At the bank, she served on the volunteer board and was elected president in 1995. She was named outstanding volunteer in 1995 and was awarded the 1996 distinguished sales award from the Sales and Marketing Executives International Committee of Greater Baton Rouge. She received commendation awards in 1997 from the House of Representatives and the governor for volunteer work with cancer patients. She was an active volunteer with the American Cancer Society and the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. She also worked with Mid City Fix Up, March of Dimes Walk America, American Cancer Society Reach To Recover, Academic Phonathon and Relay for Live. In May 1999, she received the Relay for Live Volunteer of the Year award for the state. In August 1999, she received Kellogg's You Can Make A Difference Award. She was the second person in the state to receive this national award. Survivors include her husband, Jacob Aucoin Jr. of Baton Rouge; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin (Nina) Schales of Salisbury, Md.; two sisters, Anita Pattison of Loveland, Colo., and Melanie Roberti of Newberry, Fla.; her brother, Kenneth Schales of Newport News, Va.; and two sisters-in-law, Lesa Stanton of Gretna and Christine Williams of Jacksonville, Fla. Donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 97100, Dallas, TX 75397; or St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale St., Memphis, TN 38105-2794. AUCOIN, Susan S. LCAP 9/15/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Susan Melinda Schales Aucoin, 36, of Baton Rouge, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a Baton Rouge hospital. AUCOIN, Susan S. LCAP 9/17/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Susan Melinda Schales Aucoin, 36, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, in Hopewell Baptist Church. The Rev. John Doyle will officiate. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today in Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Aucoin died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999, in Baton Rouge. A resident of Baton Rouge, she was a native of Buffalo, N.Y. A 1985 graduate of Louisiana State University, she held a bachelor's degree in sociology. She was employed by Union Planters Bank as a customer service representative until she retired. While at the bank, she served on the volunteer board and was elected president in 1995. She was named outstanding volunteer in 1995 and was awarded the 1996 distinguished sales award from the Sales and Marketing Executives International Committee of Greater Baton Rouge. She received commendation awards in 1997 from the House of Representatives and the governor for volunteer work with cancer patients. She was an active volunteer with the American Cancer Society and the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. She also worked with Mid City Fix Up, March of Dimes Walk America, American Cancer Society Reach To Recover, Academic Phonathon and Relay for Live. In May 1999, she received the Relay for Live Volunteer of the Year award for the state. In August 1999, she received Kellogg's You Can Make A Difference Award. She was the second person in the state to receive this national award. Survivors include her husband, Jacob Aucoin Jr. of Baton Rouge; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin (Nina) Schales of Salisbury, Md.; two sisters, Anita Pattison of Loveland, Colo., and Melanie Roberti of Newberry, Fla.; her brother, Kenneth Schales of Newport News, Va.; and two sisters-in-law, Lesa Stanton of Gretna and Christine Williams of Jacksonville, Fla. Donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 97100, Dallas, TX 75397; or St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale St., Memphis, TN 38105-2794. AYLOR, Mary A. LCAP 9/9/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Mary Adams Aylor will be at 4 p.m. today, Sept. 9, in White Oaks Funeral Home. Burial will be in West Cemetery in Easton. BABINEAUX, Annie M., Mrs. LCAP 9/9/1999 NEDERLAND, Texas -- Funeral services for former Vinton resident Mrs. Annie M. Babineaux, 86, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, from St. Charles Catholic Church. Burial will bein Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City, Texas, under the direction of Pat A. Riley Funeral Home. She died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, in a Nederland care facility. BARARD, Samuel LCAP 9/16/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Samuel Barard, 81, of Houston will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in the Oakdale hospital. BARGEMAN, Mary LCAP 9/30/1999 CREOLE -- Funeral arrangements for Mary Bargeman will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in the Creole hospital. BARRINGTON, LeNora E. LCAP 8/26/1999 MERRYVILLE -- Graveside services for LeNora Elizabeth "Beth" Barrington, 55, will be at 10 a.m. today, Aug. 26, in Merryville Cemetery. The Rev. LeRoy Kelly will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Barrington died at 6:37 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. A native and longtime resident of Merryville, she moved to DeRidder and formerly owned and operated the Farmer's Wife Tea Room and Jack and Jill Day Care. She currently owned and operated Beth's Cuisine and Catering, which has managed the food service at the DeRidder Country Club for the past 16 years. She was a member of First Pentecostal Church of DeRidder. Survivors include one daughter, Karen Elizabeth Barrington of Mobile, Ala.; and three sisters, Raburn Matthews of DeRidder, Carrie Gudith of Fort Worth, Texas, and Mae Martin of Corpus Christi, Texas. BATISTE, Alma LCAP 9/22/1999 ELTON -- Funeral services for Alma Batiste, 83, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 22, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Jose Vattakunnel will officiate. Arrangements are by Winnfield Eternal Garden Funeral Home of Lafayette. Mrs. Batiste died Sept. 18, 1999, in her residence. Survivors include two sons, Mitchell Batiste of Houston and Willie Batiste of Orange, Texas; one daughter, Gwendolyn Wooley of Oklahoma City, Texas; three brothers, Adam Boling and Gradman Boling, both of Elton, and Armond Boling of Santa Fe, N.M.; four sisters, Leda Pelican, Velma Carter and Leona Woods, all of Elton, and Myrtle Batiste of Cheek, Texas; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. BEASLEY, Johnnie LCAP 9/17/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Johnnie Beasley, 72, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, in Macedonia Church of God in Christ. Alfred Perry Sr. and the Rev. James Piper will officiate. Burial will be in Newlin Cemetery in Singer under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Mr. Beasley died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Singer and had lived in Mossville for the past 40 years. He was a former employee of Home Building Material. He was a member of Macedonia Church of God in Christ. Survivors include his wife, Anna Beasley of Sulphur; one daughter, Sharon Beasley of Sulphur; two brothers, Frank Scott Beasley of DeRidder and Aaron Beasley of Tacoma, Wash.; and four sisters, Ella Mae Prater, Angeline Betts, Nona Willis and Gladys Beasley, all of DeRidder. BEASLEY, Johnnie LCAP 9/15/1999 MOSSVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Johnnie Beasley, 72, will be announced by James Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a Lake Charles hospital. BELLARD, Lou Wilda LCAP 9/11/1999 Funeral arrangements for Lou Wilda Bellard, 67, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a local hospital. BELLARD, Lou Wilda LCAP 9/17/1999 Funeral services for Lou Wilda Bellard, 67, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be 8-10:45 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. Bellard died Thursday, Sept. 9, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Lawtell and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include six sons, Randy Bellard, Anthony Bellard, James Gerald Bellard and Harold James Bellard, all of Church Point, and Joseph Bellard and Thomas Bellard Jr., both of Lake Charles; four daughters, Amanda Valmont, Glenda Rigmaiden, Patricia Stevens and Vanessa Bellard, all of Lake Charles; one brother, Alex Thibodeaux of Lake Charles; six sisters, Stella Lavergne of Opelousas and Isabella Carter, Florence Green, Elrene Henney, Ella Mae Francis and Katherine Wilson, all of Lake Charles; one stepsister, Lillian Henney of Lake Charles; 40 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. BELTON, Marjorie R. LCAP 9/14/1999 Funeral arrangements for Marjorie Ross Belton, 81, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local hospital. BELTON, Marjorie R. LCAP 9/17/1999 Funeral services for Marjorie Ross Belton. 81, will be at 7 p.m. today, Sept. 17, in Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Fellowship. The Rev. J.L. Franklin will officiate. Dismissal is at 10 a.m. Saturday, with burial in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Belton died at 2:40 a.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a member of Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Fellowship. Survivors include one daughter, Marjorie D. Jacobs of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. BENJAMIN, Johnny R. LCAP 9/22/1999 Funeral arrangements for Johnny R. Benjamin, 38, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in Lake Charles. BENJAMIN, Johnny R. Sr. LCAP 9/26/1999 Funeral services for Johnny R. Benjamin Sr., 38, will be at 7 p.m. today, Sept. 26, in Calvary Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Ronald Harris will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. in the church. Mr. Benjamin died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1999, in Lake Charles. A native of Picayune, Miss., he lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was employed as a trade cement finisher. He was a member of Calvary Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Valencia King Benjamin; two sons, Johnny Jr. and Brandon Benjamin, both of Lake Charles; three daughters, Ursula, Megan and Morgan Benjamin, all of Lake Charles; two stepsons, Matthew and Hubert Antoine, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Thomas Benjamin Jr. of Lake Charles and Sgt. Michael Joe Benjamin of Kingston, N.Y.; three sisters, Velma Hypolite and Brenda Celestine, both of Lake Charles, and Cathy Celestine of Orange, Texas; and his father, Thomas Benjamin Sr. of Westlake. BENOIT, Irene L. LCAP 9/22/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Irene Lorrain Benoit, 98, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 22, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Welsh Catholic Cemetery. Mrs. Benoit died at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. BENOIT, Stanford Sr. LCAP 9/2/1999 Funeral services for Stanford Benoit Sr., 75, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 2, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Mr. Benoit died at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999, in a local hospital. BENOIT, Stanford Sr. LCAP 9/1/1999 Funeral arrangements for Stanford Benoit Sr., 75, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a Lake Charles hospital. BENOIT, Shirley R., Mrs. LCAP 9/12/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Roberta Benoit, 87, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 13, in Lake Charles Bible Church. The Rev. Phil Carpenter will officiate. Burial will be in the Benoit Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 8 a.m. Monday in the church. Mrs. Benoit died at 5:15 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Plain Dealing, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of Lake Charles Bible Church. Survivors include one son, Edward Benoit of Slidell; four daughters, Henrietta Derby of Alva, Fla., Annie Velasco of Riverside, Calif., Helen Smith of Iowa, La. and Eva Guidry of DeRidder; one brother, Toby Garrett of New Orleans; 23 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. BERCIER, Caroline LCAP 9/29/1999 Funeral arrangements for Caroline Bercier, 80, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in her residence. BERCIER, Carolyn H. LCAP 9/30/1999 Funeral services for Carolyn Hollier Bercier, 80, will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lawrence Hidalgo will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mrs. Bercier died at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn Ann Bercier of New Orleans; one sister, Jardell Hollier McMillan of Alexandria, Va.; and two grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Louisiana, 2132 Oak Park Blvd., Lake Charles, LA 70601, the family said. BERGERON, Chester L. LCAP 8/27/1999 Funeral services for Chester L. Bergeron, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Bergeron died at 1:20 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999, in a local care center. He was a native of Iota and had lived in Lake Charles since 1940. He was a member of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus and of IBEW Local 861. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Donald L. Bergeron Sr. of Lake Charles; one sister, Roseanna Mathews of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. BOOKER, Pearl J. LCAP 9/28/1999 Funeral services for Pearl J. Booker, 87, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, in Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert L. Owens and Elder Larry Gassoway will officiate. Burial will be in Spikes Cemetery in Bancroft under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation begins at 5-9 p.m. today, Sept. 28, in the church. Ms. Booker died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Bancroft, she had lived in Lake Charles for 20 years. She graduated from Grambling State University and was a member of Rose of Sharon Christ Sanctified Holy Church where she was a deaconess. She was also a teacher at Bancroft Elementary, a mission teacher and a Sunday School teacher. Survivors include one daughter, Beverly Archic of Hercules, Ga.; three brothers, Otis Spikes of Applevalley, Ga., R.L. spikes of Lake Charles and Herman Spikes of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Leona Glasgo of Oakland, Calif., Farry Mae Jones and Janet Vera Dansby, both of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. BOOKER, Pearl J. LCAP 9/26/1999 Funeral arrangements for Pearl J. Booker, 87, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a local hospital. BOOKER, Pearl J. LCAP 9/29/1999 Funeral services for Pearl J. Booker, 87, will be at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 29, in Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert L. Owens and Larry Gassoway will officiate. Burial will be in Spikes Cemetery in Bancroft under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Ms. Booker died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Bancroft, she had lived in Lake Charles for 20 years. She graduated from Grambling State University and was a member of Rose of Sharon Christ Sanctified Holy Church where she was a deaconess. She was also a teacher at Bancroft Elementary, a mission teacher and a Sunday school teacher. Survivors include one daughter, Beverly Archie of Hercules, Calif.; three brothers, Otis Spikes of Applevalley, Calif., R.L. Spikes of Lake Charles and Herman Spikes of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Leona Glasgo of Oakland, Calif., Farry Mae Jones and Janet Vera Dansby, both of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. BOUTTE, Alice LCAP 9/1/1999 Funeral arrangements for Alice Boutte, 67, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died Monday in a local hospital. BOUTTE, Alice LCAP 9/2/1999 Funeral services for Alice Boutte, 67, of 3748 Hwy. 3859 will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 3, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Friday. She died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include one son, Juston Boutte of Lake Charles; and one sister, Mattie Citizen of Branch. BOYER, William E. LCAP 9/9/1999 Former Lake Charles Mayor and Housing Authority Director William Edwin "Bill" Boyer, 68, died Wednesday in Centerpoint, Texas. Boyer, a longtime familiar face in local politics, was the stepson of the late Gov. Sam Jones of Lake Charles. A native of Honolulu, Hawaii, Boyer came to Lake Charles as a child in 1935. He attended Central School and Lake Charles High School. Boyer went to Tulane University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration. He received an Air Force ROTC commission as a distinguished graduate. Boyer spent a year at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Ala. He then spent the next year in Korea as a second lieutenant in U.S. Air Force Intelligence. After Korea, Boyer began work in 1954 as an insurance agent in Lake Charles. He was an agent for New York Life Insurance Co. Boyer's first venture into politics came in 1969 when he ran for City Council and won. He served on the council until 1974. Boyer was council president in his last three years on the council. In 1973, then-Mayor James Sudduth left the city to take the director's position at the Port of Lake Charles. A special election was held months later and Boyer was elected mayor in August 1974 to serve out the remainder of Sudduth's three-year term. He was re-elected in April 1977. In 1981 Boyer decided to retire and not seek re-election. A year later, he was named the executive director of the Lake Charles Housing Authority. During his 13-year tenure as housing director, he oversaw the construction of the Chateau Du Lac elderly highrise and the addition of other housing projects, such as Lloyd Oaks, for elderly residents. Boyer served as the president of the Calcasieu Cancer Society. He was active in the American Legion, Parent Teachers Association, Ducks Unlimited, the Chamber of Commerce, Boys Scouts of America and United Appeals. Funeral services for Boyer will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. The Rev. Mark Holland will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10:30 a.m. Friday in the church. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth L. Boyer of Lake Charles; two sons, James Houston Boyer and Lee Watkins Boyer, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Martha Boyer Laborde of Lake Charles; two stepsons, Theodore Davis Whiteford and James Clarke Whiteford, both of Houston; one stepdaughter, Nella Whiteford Ivie of Houston; one sister, Carolyn Jelks Jones of Toccoa, Ga.; two brothers, Robert G. Jones and James G. Boyer, both of Lake Charles; and 13 grandchildren. BRADY, Crystal LCAP 9/21/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Crystal Brady, 16, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, in Silver Creek Baptist Church. Burial will be in Silver Creek Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999, in Jasper, Texas. BRAY, Flossie, Mrs. LCAP 9/26/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Flossie Bray, 81, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. BREAUX, Lennis LCAP 9/27/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Lennis Breaux, 74, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 4:20 p.m. Sunday in his residence. BREAUX, Lennis LCAP 9/28/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Lennis Breaux, 74, of Mermentau, will be at 1 p.m. today, Sept. 28, from St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial will be in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery. Mr. Breaux died at 4:20 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999, in his residence. BREAUX, Leona T. LCAP 9/22/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Leona T. Breaux, 90, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Breaux died Monday, Sept. 20, 1999, in her daughter's residence in Lafayette. She was a native of Rayne and had lived in Vinton for 65 years. Survivors include three sons, J.A. Breaux and Jerry Breaux, both of Vinton, and Danny Breaux of Manvel, Texas; one daughter, Georgia B. Dunbar of Lafayette; one sister, Ella Dee Manuel of Fannett, Texas; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. BREAUX, Nelson L. LCAP 9/24/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Nelson Lee Breaux, 77, of Mermentau will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 24, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. The Rev. Walter Authement will officiate. Burial will be in Mermentau Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Breaux died at 10:49 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. He was a native and resident of Mermentau. He was a retired tankman. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy A. Breaux; three sons, Harlan Breaux of Lake Charles, Mike Breaux of Greenville, Miss., and Earl Breaux of Mermentau; two daughters, Linda Hicks of Alexandria and Mrs. James (Brenda) Bankester of Vinton; one brother, Roy Breaux of Alvin, Texas; two sisters, Belle Blanchard and Verdie Hebert, both of Crowley; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. BREAUX, Nelson LCAP 9/23/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Nelson Breaux, 77, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in the Jennings hospital. BRIMER, Beulah M., Mrs. LCAP 9/13/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Beulah McInnis Brimer, 82, of Sulphur, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in McInnis Cemetery in Anacoco. Mrs. Brimer died Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, in a Sulphur care center. BROOKS, Goldie M. LCAP 9/14/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Goldie M. Brooks will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 14, in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Mrs. Brooks died at 4:25 a.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 1999, in a local care facility. BROSSETTE infant LCAP 9/11/1999 JENNINGS -- Graveside services for Hunter Blaine Brossette, infant son of Blaine and Krystal Brossette, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 11, in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 10:55 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. BROUSSARD, Glynn , Mrs. LCAP 9/23/1999 SULPHUR -- Memorial services for Mrs. Glynn (Clara Suzanne) Broussard, 72, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 24, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today, Sept. 23, at the church. The Revs. Joseph A. Decoteau and Francis A. Fitzsimmons will officiate. The body was donated to science. Mrs. Broussard died Monday, Sept. 20, 1999, in her residence. She was a native of West Monroe and had lived in Sulphur for 50 years. She worked for W.T. Burton Industries for 20 years. She was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; four daughters, Carol Allphin of Donna, Texas, Glynda Dougherty of Carlyss, Bonnie Breaux of Sulphur and Jodi Ricci of Lake Charles; one son, Matt Broussard of Sulphur; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice, the family said. BROUSSARD, Glynn, Mrs. LCAP 9/22/1999 SULPHUR -- Memorial services for Mrs. Glynn (Clara Suzanne) Broussard, 72, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 24, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Revs. Joseph A. Decoteau and Francis A. Fitzsimmons will officiate. The body was donated to science. Mrs. Broussard died Monday, Sept. 20, 1999, in her residence. She was a native of West Monroe and had lived in Sulphur for 50 years. She worked for W.T. Burton Industries for 20 years. She was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; four daughters, Carol Allphin of Donna, Texas, Glynda Dougherty of Carlyss, Bonnie Breaux of Sulphur and Jodi Ricci of Lake Charles; one son, Matt Broussard of Sulphur; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice, the family said. BROUSSARD, Mrs. Glynn LCAP 9/21/1999 Memorial services for Mrs. Glynn (Clara Suzanne) Broussard, 72, of Sulphur will be announced. She died Monday in her residence. BROUSSARD, Beulah Mae LCAP 9/7/1999 Funeral services for Beulah Mae Broussard, 70, will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Broussard died Monday, Sept. 6, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Vinton, she had lived in Lake Charles for most of her life. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Robert Broussard of Lake Charles; two sons, Robert C. Broussard and Keith C. Broussard, both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Carol Blum of New Jersey and Sandra Baglio of Lake Charles; three brothers, Mac Manuel, Ted Manuel and Jerry Manuel, all of Lake Charles; four sisters, Bernice Young, Virginia Laracca, Edna Broussard and Alice Langley, all of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. BROWN, Irene T. LCAP 9/12/1999 Funeral arrangements for Irene T. Brown, 100, of Orange, Texas, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in an Orange hospital. BROWN, Irene T. LCAP 9/13/1999 Funeral services for Irene Thompson Sailor Brown, 100, of Orange, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Ed House and Tom Howe will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Brown died Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, in an Orange hospital. A native of Fenton, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1957 before moving to Orange several years age. She worked in aircraft factories in California during World War II and worked as a practical nurse at one time. She once owned and operated Sailor's Beauty Salon in Kinder. She was a member of the American Red Cross. She was a longtime member of University United Methodist Church of Lake Charles and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Orange. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 164. Survivors include one brother, Dalcourte W. Thompson of Leesville; and several grandchildren. BROWN, Joe LCAP 9/14/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Joe Brown, 69, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Saturday. BROWN, Joe LCAP 9/16/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Joe Brown, 69, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17, in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Leesville Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Brown died Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999. BROWN, Johnnie J. LCAP 9/6/1999 MARRERO -- Funeral services for Johnnie J. Brown, 59, of Luling, will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, in Mothe Funeral Home. Mr. Brown will then be transferred to Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder for graveside services and interment. Mr. Brown died Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999. BROWN, Johnnie J. LCAP 9/7/1999 MARRERO -- Funeral services for Johnnie J. Brown, 59, of Luling, will be at 9:30 a.m. today, Sept. 7, at Mothe Funeral Home. Burial will be at in Old Cypress Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Brown died at 1:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999, in his residence. BROWNING, Mirl , Rev. LCAP 9/15/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for the Rev. Mirl "Winston" Browning, 75, of Lake Charles, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Browning died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999, in Sulphur. BROWNING, Rev. Mirl LCAP 9/17/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for the Rev. Mirl ''Winston'' Browning, 75, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 17, in Robison Funeral Home. The Revs. J.S. Smith and Timothy Nicholas will officiate. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. The Rev. Browning died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of MillCreek, Okla., he lived in the Lake Charles area for 50 years. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II. He was a full Gospel preacher. He was an outside machinist, retiring from Conoco. Survivors include his wife, Naomi Browning of Sulphur; one daughter, Nola Jean Ducote of Sulphur; two sons, Randal Winston Browning of Iowa, La. and Samuel K. Browning of Sulphur; two brothers, Samuel Hale Browning of Oklahoma City, Okla. and Zane Browning of Purdue, Okla.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. BULLOCK, Billy H. Sr. LCAP 9/10/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral arrangements for Billy H. Bullock Sr., 59, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a Lake Charles hospital. BULLOCK, Billy H. Sr. LCAP 9/11/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Billy H. Bullock Sr., 59, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 11, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lee Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Bullock died Thursday, Sept. 9, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Hot Coffee, Miss., and moved from Natchez, Miss., to Westlake in 1972. He was a member of Westwood Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Bullock of Westlake; two sons, Steven Bullock and Jerry Bullock, both of Westlake; one brother, Jean Bullock of Milledgeville, Ga.; one sister, Glinda Davis of Natchez; his mother, Jeweldean Bullock of Natchez; and six grandchildren. BURNS, Albert S. LCAP 9/9/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Albert Sidney Burns, 49, will be at 1 p.m. today, Sept. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Leon Boggs will officiate. Burial will be in Pilley Cemetery. Visitation is 8:30 a.m. Mr. Burns died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, in the funeral home. A native of Washington, D.C., he was a resident of Sulphur. He attended San Antonio College. He was a supervisor for EZ Mart Stores. Survivors include his wife, Pat Burns of Sulphur; one son, Jeff B. Burns of Sulphur; and one sister, Jackie Bastow of Moss Bluff. CALLOWAY, Ruth LCAP 9/12/1999 Funeral arrangements for Ruth Calloway, 87, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Friday at a local hospital. CAMMER, Robert A. LCAP 9/7/1999 VINTON -- Robert Arnold Cammer, 51, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. The body was cremated. Arrangements were made by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. A native of Houston and a resident of Vinton, he was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. M. Jackson of Vinton; one daughter, Robin Good Cammer of San Diego, Calif; and one sister, Bobbie Marie Cammer. CARPENTER, Margaret C. LCAP 9/10/1999 JONESBORO -- Funeral services for Margaret Camille Culpepper, 79, of Zwolle, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, in Edmonds Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Rudd will officiate. Burial will be in Gayla Traina Cemetery. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Culpepper died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, in the Many hospital. She was a native of Isola, Miss., attended school in Hodge, and was a former resident of Lake Charles and Westlake. She worked in Lake Charles at the Muller's and Sears stores. Survivors include her husband, Homer L. Culpepper of Zwolle; four daughters, Martha S. Colvin of Hallsville, Texas, Barbara Culpepper and Alice Dee Ana Doucet, both of Lake Charles, and Mary Culpepper of Negreet; one son, James C. Culpepper of Houston; 11 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. CARPENTER, Marian G. LCAP 9/9/1999 Funeral services for Marian Graham Kaough Carpenter, 85, will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ed House will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 1:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mrs. Carpenter died at 9:25 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include two sons, Taylor Kaough and Gilbert Kaough, both of Lake Charles; three stepsons, Bill Carpenter and Glen Carpenter, both of Houston, and Craig Carpenter of Krotz Springs; three grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the United Methodist Church or the National Foundation for Cancer, P.O. Box 96026, Washington, D.C. 20090-6026, the family said. CARRIER, John C. LCAP 9/30/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for John Clayton Carrier, 65, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 30, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Durio Cemetery in Oberlin. Mr. Carrier died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. CARRIER, Laura LCAP 9/28/1999 Funeral arrangements for Laura Carrier, 82, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999, in a local care facility. CARRIER, Laura LCAP 9/30/1999 Funeral services for Laura Carrier, 82, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, in King's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake. Mrs. Carrier died Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999. CASTILLE, Alice LCAP 9/27/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Alice Castille, 97, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Castille died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, in Sulphur. CHAGOIS, Jeffery D. LCAP 9/4/1999 Funeral services for Jeffery Darrell Chagois, 42, of 106 Gragan Lane, will be at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 4, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. he Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Mr. Chagois died Sunday, Aug. 29, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Chagois of Austin, Texas; one daughter, Latoya Chagois of Austin; six sisters, Edna Blaney of San Diego, Odelia Morris of Lakewood, Calif., Dorothy Clark, Fabiola Chagois and Lozina Stephen, all of Austin, and Janice Chagois of Lake Charles; and six brothers, Joseph Myers, Joseph "Tee" Chagois Sr., Ronald Robinson, Billy Robinson and Charles Robinson, all of Lake Charles, and Johnnie Robinson of Austin. CHAISSON, Adless M. LCAP 9/25/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Adless M. Chaisson, 83, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Decoteau will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and 8:30-10:30 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Chaisson died Friday, Sept. 24, 1999, in her residence. She was a resident of Sulphur and a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church and the Legion of Mary. Survivors include four sons, Joseph Chaisson and Stanley Chaisson, both of Sulphur, Robert Broussard of Sequin, Texas, and Raymond Chaisson of Midland, Texas; three daughters, Helen Chaisson, Mrs. Edward (Janelle) LeDoux and Mrs. Tommy (Lucy) O'Quain, all of Sulphur; one brother, Maurice David of Tennessee; two sisters, Hilda Saunders of Baker and Anne Mae Albarado of Moro, Ill.; 21 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. CHAMBERLAIN, Anthony S. LCAP 9/2/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Anthony Scott ''Tony'' Chamberlain, 55, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Leesville Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Chamberlain died Tues-day, Aug. 31, 1999, in a Leesville care facility. CHAMPAGNE, Lucy N., Mrs. LCAP 9/18/1999 GRAND LAKE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy N. Champagne were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, in the Grand Lake Faith Temple. The Rev. Andrew Martin officiated. Burial was in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. Champagne died at 9:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 1999, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she retired as a school bus driver from the Calcasieu Parish School Board after 28 years of service. She was a member of the Calcasieu Bus Drivers Association. She was a member of Grand Lake Faith Temple. Survivors include three daughters, Elizabeth Jane Judice, Bert Brown Douglas and Vivian Hebert, all of Lake Charles; four sisters, Lucille LeBlanc, Gertie Thomas and Betty Jean Guidry, all of Lake Charles, and Judy Manuel of Sweetlake; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. CHAMPAGNE, Lucy N., Mrs. LCAP 9/15/1999 GRAND LAKE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy N. Champagne, 74, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 15, in the Grand Lake Faith Temple. The Rev. Andrew Martin will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Champagne died at 9:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 1999, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she retired as a school bus driver from the Calcasieu Parish School Board after 28 years of service. She was a member of the Calcasieu Bus Drivers Association. She was a member of Grand Lake Faith Temple. Survivors include three daughters, Elizabeth Jane Judice, Bert Brown Douglas and Vivian Hebert, all of Lake Charles; four sisters, Lucille LeBlanc, Gertie Thomas and Betty Jean Guidry, all of Lake Charles, and Judy Manuel of Sweetlake; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. CHARLES, Delsa J. LCAP 9/8/1999 Funeral services for Delsa Jones Charles, 82, will be at 7 p.m. today, Sept. 8, in Mount Olive Baptist Church. The Rev. Sidney Fontenot will officiate. Dismissal is at 10 a.m. Thursday with burial in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Charles died Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999, in her residence. A native of Grand Prairie, she had lived in Lake Charles for 52 years. She was a member of the Mount Olive Baptist church and Mission Circle No. 4. Survivors include four sons, Dudley Charles of Richwood, Texas, Herbert Charles of Carson City, Calif., and Ronald and Mallory Charles of Lake Charles; five daughters, Delores Fontenot, Ester Stills, Joyce Edwards and Wanda Davis, all of Lake Charles, and Janie Dominique of Greensboro, N.C.; one sister, Lola John of Dallas; 17 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. CHARLES, Delsa, Mrs. LCAP 9/6/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Delsa Charles, 82, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Sunday in her residence. CHARLES, Delsa J. LCAP 9/7/1999 Funeral services for Delsa Jones Charles, 82, will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, in Mount Olive Baptist Church. The Rev. Sidney Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the church. Mrs. Charles died Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999, in her residence. A native of Grand Prairie, she had lived in Lake Charles for 52 years. She was a member of the Mount Olive Baptist church and Mission Circle No. 4. Survivors include four sons, Dudley Charles of Richwood, Texas, Herbert Charles of Carson City, Calif., and Ronald and Mallory Charles of Lake Charles; five daughters, Delores Fontenot, Ester Stills, Joyce Edwards and Wanda Davis of Lake Charles and Janie Dominique of Greensboro, N.C.; one sister, Lola John of Dallas, Texas; 17 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. CITIZEN, Betty J. LCAP 8/27/1999 Funeral services for Betty Joseph Citizen, 51, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, in Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church. The Rev. Hernest Arvie will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Citizen died Thursday, Aug. 19, 1999, in her residence. She was a native of Church Point and had lived in Lake Charles for most of her life. She was a certified nurse's aide with Amedisys Home Health Agency. She was a member of and deaconess at Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Lee Citizen Sr. of Lake Charles; three sons, Adrian Shannon Citizen Sr. of Riverside, Calif., and Shawn Andre Citizen and Lee Citizen Jr., both of Lake Charles; two daughters, Stephanie Gail Hunter of Corona, Calif., and Michelle Citizen of Lake Charles; three brothers, Gerald Joseph Sr. of Iowa, and Lamar Joseph and Albert Wheeler Sr., both of Lake Charles; five sisters, Diane Joseph, Kendra Joseph, Tammy Joseph, Paula Hanchett and Gwen Harris, all of Lake Charles; one stepsister, Trina Joseph of Houston; one stepbrother, William Paul Joseph of Houston; her mother, Mary Wheeler Joseph of Lake Charles; and 18 grandchildren. CLAY, Genevieve S. LCAP 9/27/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Genevieve Sensat Clay, 74, of Beaumont, Texas, formerly of Sulphur, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Mrs. Clay died Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999, in Beaumont. COLLIGAN, John B., Dr. LCAP 9/17/1999 HACKBERRY -- Funeral services for Dr. John Berchman Colligan, 87, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, from St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Hackberry. The Rev. Eugene McKenna will officiate. Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the church. Dr. Colligan died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999, in Sulphur. He was a native of Church Point and a resident of Hackberry. He graduated from LSU Medical School. He served on the staff of West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital for 33 years. He had his practice in Hackberry for 54 years . He had 25 years of Selected Service. He was a lifetime member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and was a physician for CC Camp. He received a citizenship award from the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He received an Apostolic Blessing on his 50th anniversary of medical service. He was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Helen Colligan of Hackberry; one son, Charles Colligan of Hackberry; two sisters, Mary Mires of Orange, Texas, and Emma Lou Roux of Beaumont, Texas; and one grandchild. CONDREN, John M. LCAP 9/23/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for John M. Condren, 84, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Masters will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Condren died at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. A native of Grahamsville, N.Y., he was a 1936 honor graduate of Cornell University with a degree in electrical engineering. He was a registered professional engineer. He served as a second lieutenant in the Army Reserve Signal Corps and was a World War II veteran, serving in the Army and Coast Guard. He moved to DeRidder in 1938 to work for National Geophysical Co. after working for Otis Elevator in New York City. In February, 1941, he moved to Washington, D.C., to work for the Navy Department Bureau of Ordnance. After working as a design engineer for PPG in Lake Charles, he returned to DeRidder in 1950, where he became a vice president and director of City Savings Bank and Trust Co., retiring in 1971 after several years as president. He was a past president of the DeRidder Lions Club, a member of American Legion Post 27 and chairman of the City Charter Commission. He was a member of First Baptist Church of DeRidder. Survivors include his wife, Mary Pye Condren of DeRidder; one son, John H. Condren of DeRidder; one daughter, Mrs. Ron (Mary Nell) Williams of Austin, Texas; and one sister, Alice M. Condren Root of Prunedale, Calif. Memorial donations may be made to the church or charitable organization of the donor's choice, the family said. COOLEY, Norma LCAP 9/18/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Norma Cooley, 76, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Whitaker Cemetery. Mrs. Cooley died at 9:15 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 1999, in a Leesville Care Center. COOPER , James H. LCAP 9/20/1999 Funeral arrangements for James Henry Cooper, 76, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died at 7:59 p.m. Saturday in a local hospital. COOPER, James H. LCAP 9/24/1999 Funeral services for James Henry Cooper, 76, will be at noon Saturday, Sept. 25, in King's Funeral Home. The Rev. Ivanhoe Terry will officiate. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery in Oberlin. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Cooper died at 7:59 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999. He was a native of Oberlin and had lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was an Army veteran and a retired employee of the Lake Charles Housing Authority. He was a member of Saints Memorial Church of God in Christ. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle Williams Cooper of Lake Charles; two daughters, Janet Cooper of Houston and Barbara Huddleston of Lake Charles; two sons, Michael Cooper of San Antonio and Charles Henry Morris of California; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. CORBELLO, Bert LCAP 9/7/1999 Funeral services for Bert Corbello, 85, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Laccassine Cemetery. Visitation is at 8 a.m. today. Mr. Corbello died Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Woodlawn, he was a resident of Lake Charles. He was a retired truck mechanic for Atterberry International and a rice farmer in Fenton. Survivors include one son, Ronald H. Corbello Sr. of Lake Charles; one daughter, Bobbie Cook of Lake Charles; two brothers, Dewitt Corbello of Iowa and Albert Corbello of Lake Charles; four sisters, Sylvia Guillory, Lillian Broussard and Ruth Witherwax of Woodlawn and Bettie Johnson of Dry Creek; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. CORMIER, Alfred P. LCAP 9/27/1999 Funeral services for Alfred P. ''Duckhead'' Cormier, 68, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, in Johnson Funeral Home. Msgr. Ronnie Groth will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery in Chloe. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 7 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Cormier died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He served in the Army. He was affiliated with Pittsburg, Acadiana and Chandler Testing Labs as a lab inspector. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier and more recently as a clerk. He was a well-known musician and a member of the Cajun French Music Association and the Cajun, French Music, Hall of Fame. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Arthos ''Duck'' Cormier of Moss Bluff and Alfred Patrick ''JR'' Cormier Jr. of Lake Charles; three daughters, Annetta Cormier of Silsbee, Texas, Arletta (Cormier) Poole of Lake Charles and Alissa Cormier of Moss Bluff; two brothers, Raymond Cormier of Columbus, Ga. and Loree Joseph Cormier of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. CORMIER, Alfred P. LCAP 9/26/1999 Funeral arrangements for Alfred P. "Duck Head" Cormier, 68, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 1999, in a local hospital. CORMIER, Floyd D. LCAP 9/4/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Floyd Daniel Cormier, 72, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Sept. 4, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is until the service. Mr. Cormier died Friday, Sept. 3, 1999. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include four sons, Glenn Floyd Cormier, Kenneth Wayne Cormier, Howard Joseph Cormier and James Daniel Cormier, all of Vinton; two daughters, Phyllis Gail Dougherty of DeQuincy and Marilyn Martin of Reeves; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. CORREU, Freddie, Mrs. LCAP 9/17/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Freddie Correu, 66, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Thursday in Hornbeck. CORREU,Freddie, Mrs. LCAP 9/18/1999 HORNBECK -- Funeral services for Mrs. Freddie Correu, 66, will be at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, in Prewitt's Chapel. Burial will be in Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Correu died Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999, in Hornbeck. COWANS, Juanita LCAP 9/9/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Juanita Cowans will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home in Natchitoches. COX, Elda M. LCAP 9/7/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Elda M. Cox, 86, will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. She died Monday, Sept. 6, 1999, in a local care center. COX, Elda M. LCAP 9/8/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Elda M. Cox, 86, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Burial will be in Shiloh Baptist Cemetery in Dry Creek under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Mrs. Cox died Monday, Sept. 6, 1999, in a Sulphur care center. CRANON, Ellen LCAP 9/24/1999 Funeral services for Ellen Cranon, 86, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Wilfred Lambert will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from noon Saturday. Mrs. Cranon died Monday, Sept. 20, 1999, in a Beaumont, Texas, hospital. A native of Columbia, she had lived in Lake Charles for 60 years. She was a past member of Reeves Temple CME. Survivors include one brother, Billy Jordan of Detroit; and one sister, Onea Dawson of Detroit. CRANON, Ellen LCAP 9/22/1999 Funeral arrangements for Ellen Cranon, 86, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday in Beaumont, Texas. CRAWFORD, Danny Lee LCAP 9/22/1999 CREOLE -- Danny Lee Crawford, 50, died Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999, in his residence. The body was cremated. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. He was a native of Cleveland and had lived in the Cameron area for the last 16 years. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and worked as a construction foreman for an oil company. He was a Presbyterian. Survivors include his wife, Katrina Crawford of Westlake; four brothers, Donald Crawford and Robert Crawford, both of Bradley, W.Va., John Crawford of Derued, N.C., and David Crawford of North Carolina; and one sister, Jane Hollinday of Bradley. CRAWFORD, Alice S. LCAP 8/27/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Alice Scott Crawford, 78, of Los Angeles will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, in Jones United Methodist Church. The Rev. Marvette J. Thomas-Jackson will officiate. Burial will be in Eastridge Cemetery under the direction King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Crawford died Monday, Aug. 23, 1999, in a Los Angeles hospital. A native of Welsh, she had lived in Los Angeles for 45 years. She attended Welsh Rosenwald School. She owned Manor Guest Home, Sky Port Guest Home, A&B Rest Home and Rainbow Terrace. She was a member of the Rose of Sharon Chapter 43 of the Eastern Star for 47 years. She was a member of Jones United Methodist Church in Welsh. She became a member of Hayes Tabernacle Baptist Church when she moved to California. Survivors include her husband, Herbert Crawford of Los Angeles; one sister, Virgie Grice of Welsh; one brother, Jell Scott of Welsh; and her father, Amos Zemus Scott of Welsh. CULPEPPER, Margaret C. LCAP 9/11/1999 JONESBORO -- Funeral services for Margaret Camille Culpepper, 79, of Zwolle, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 11, in Edmonds Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Rudd will officiate. Burial will be in Gayla Traina Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Culpepper died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, in the Many hospital. She was a native of Isola, Miss., attended school in Hodge, and was a former resident of Lake Charles and Westlake. She worked in Lake Charles at the Muller's and Sears department stores. Survivors include her husband, Homer L. Culpepper of Zwolle; four daughters, Martha S. Colvin of Hallsville, Texas, Barbara Culpepper and Alice Dee Ana Doucet, both of Lake Charles, and Mary Culpepper of Negreet; one son, James C. Culpepper; 11 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. CUPIT , Denon D. LCAP 9/20/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Msgt. Denon D. Cupit (retired), 85, of Pickering, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, in Cooper Baptist Church. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Cupit died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, in Leesville. DAIGLE, Edward J. LCAP 9/10/1999 CROWLEY -- Funeral services for Edward John Daigle, 89, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, from St. Michael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Jennings under the direction of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home. Mr. Daigle died at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 1999, in a Crowley care facility. DALRYMPLE, Mary M. LCAP 9/13/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Mary McClenan Dalrymple, 93, of Reeves, were at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial was in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston, Ill. Ms. Dalrymple died Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. DANEL, Halliet J. Sr. LCAP 9/14/1999 OPELOUSAS -- Funeral services for Halliet J. Bubber Danel Sr., 79, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, from St. Landry Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Landry Catholic Church Cemetery under the direction of Sibille Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. with a rosary at 6 p.m. today; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mr. Danel died at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, in his residence. A World War II Army veteran, he was a co-owner of Danel and Ryder Construction Company. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Frances Clark Danel of Opelousas; one son, Hal Danel Jr. of Breaux Bridge; three daughters, Denise Danel of Boulder, Colo., Shirley Ann Slack of Lake Charles and Johnnie Ruth Danel Christy of New Orleans; three half-brothers, Francis Burleigh of Church Point, Ivan Burleigh of Denver, Colo., and Larry Burleigh of Morgan City; one sister, Bessie Lee Barry of Lafayette; and eight grandchildren. DAVIDSON, Caddie R. LCAP 9/23/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Caddie Ruth Davidson, 75, will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a Beaumont, Texas, hospital. DAVIDSON, Caddie R. LCAP 9/24/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Caddie Ruth Davidson, 75, of Hemphill, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Merryville Cemetery. Mrs. Davidson died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1999, in a Beaumont, Texas, hospital. DAVIS, Frieda LCAP 9/12/1999 MONTROSE, Colo. -- Funeral services for Frieda Davis, 77, of Lake Charles, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, in Montrose Valley Funeral Home. The Revs. Wayne Dartez and Paul Parsons officiated. Burial was in Grandview Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of Lake Charles arrangements. Mrs. Davis died Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999, in her residence. A native of Johnson County, Ken., she lived in Montrose for many years before moving to Lake Charles in 1996. She was a graduate of Eastern State Teacher's College and attended Pikeville Junior College. She was in the Women's Army Air Corp during World War II. She was a columnist for the Taney County (Missouri) Republican and Ozark Headliner newspapers. She was a preschool and kindergarten teacher, and from 1954 to 1968, she operated a preschool in Tucson, Ariz. She was a member and past president of the Montrose Women's Club, on the board of directors of AARP and a member of International Poet's Society and the Montrose chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Stephen E. Davis of Tucson, Ariz.; two daughters, Edith Thibodeaux of Lake Charles and Judith G. Massengale of Arlington, Texas; four brothers, Millard Plummer of Ft. Gay, W.Va., Howard Plummer of Huntington, W.Va., Deward Plummer of Jeffersonville, Ind., and Bradford Plummer of Inez, Ky.; two sisters, Lydia Webb of Ft. Gay and Glada Jarrell of Inez; eight grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters. DAVIS, Lucy LCAP 9/6/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Lucy Davis, 87, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. She died Friday in the Oakdale hospital. DAVIS, Lucy Mae LCAP 9/11/1999 ALEXANDRIA -- Funeral services for Lucy Mae Davis, 87, will be at noon today, Sept. 11, in Second Evergreen Baptist Church. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Davis died at 3:05 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. DAVIS, Lucy Mae , Mrs. LCAP 9/10/1999 ALEXANDRIA -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy Mae Davis, 87, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, in Second Evergreen Baptist Church. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Davis died at 3:05 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. DAVIS, Frieda Davis LCAP 9/5/1999 Funeral arrangements for Frieda Davis, 77, of Lake Charles will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Saturday at her residence. DEAN, Charles H. LCAP 9/12/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Charles Henry Dean, 94, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 12, in Rush Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery. Mr. Dean died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, in an Oakdale care center. DES ORMEAUX, Lawrence LCAP 9/16/1999 JACKSON, Tenn. -- Graveside services for Lawrence Des Ormeaux, 86, will be at 10:30 a.m. today, Sept. 16, in Highland Memorial Gardens Chapel under the direction of George A. Smith and Sons North Chapel. The Rev. Ray Hawk will officiate. Mr. Des Ormeaux died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999, in a Jackson, Tenn., care facility. He was a longtime salesman and public relations representative for Louisiana Motors in Lafayette. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Jane B. Des Ormeaux of Jackson, Tenn.; one daughter, Connie Sue Arnett of Jackson, Tenn.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. DESHOTEL, John J. LCAP 9/24/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for John Joseph "Red" Deshotel, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept., 25, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. T.L. Herlong will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 3:30-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mr. Deshotel died at 3:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. He grew up in Elton and was a 1947 graduate of Elton High, receiving the American Legion Award at graduation. He served in the Navy for one year and attended USL for one year. He worked for Gulf States Utilities as a serviceman from June 1948 until his retirement in October 1992. He served on the Jeff Davis Parish School Board for 26 years -- from January 1973 to the present -- and served one term as School Board president. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where he taught religion classes. He was a past president of the CCD program and was a lector and a Eucharistic minister. Survivors include his wife, Mary Bertrand Deshotel of Jennings; three sons, David, Mike and Danny Deshotel, all of Jennings; one daughter, Mrs. Jimmy (Elaine) Segura of Jennings; one brother, Daniel Deshotel of Simi, Calif.; one sister, Des Landry of Houston; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. DEVER, Elbert R. Jr. LCAP 9/29/1999 Funeral arrangements for Elbert Raymond "Ray" Dever Jr., 85, will be announced be Johnson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a Houston, Texas, hospital. DEVER, Ray LCAP 9/30/1999 Funeral and Masonic services for Elbert Raymond "Ray" Dever, 85, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Gerald Voie and Richard Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 4:30-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Dever died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999, in Houston, Texas. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was an electrician and worked at Cities Service for more than 35 years. He was a member of IBEW Local 861 for more than 57 years. He was a third-degree mason and was a member of Calcasieu Lodge 400 for more than 50 years. He served as chairman of the lodge's Wardrobe Committee for more than 40 years. He also was a 50-year member of the Scottish Rite Masons and was a charter member of the Habibi Shrine Temple. He was an active member and deacon of the First Presbyterian Church, which he had attended for more than 55 years. Survivors include his wife, Amy Williams Dever of Lake Charles; two sons, Timothy Raymond Dever of Shreveport and Stephen Elbert Dever of Lake Charles; two daughters, Amy Sue Martin of Sugarland, Texas, and Elizabeth Ann McMillin of Houston; one brother, Harvey Dever of Sulphur; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice at the Texas Medical Center, 1905 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Texas, or to the Shrine Burn Hospital. DEWITT, Bessie Mae LCAP 9/28/1999 Funeral arrangements for Bessie Mae DeWitt, 91, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Monday in Minneapolis, Kan. DEWITT, Bessie May LCAP 9/30/1999 Funeral services for Bessie May DeWitt, 91, formerly of Iowa, La., will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. David DeWitt will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mrs. Dewitt died Monday, Sept. 27, 1999, in the Good Samaritan Center of Salina, Kan. A native of Morland, Kan., she lived there until 1984, when she moved to Iowa, La. She lived in Iowa for nine years before moving to Salina, Kan., where she had lived for the past four years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Salina, Kan. Survivors include two sons, William E. DeWitt of Iowa, La., and Robert D. DeWitt of Minneapolis, Kan.; two daughters, Virginia DeWitt of Winters, Calif., and Betty Chavez of Alameda, Calif.; one brother, Art Lotridge of Boise, Idaho; one sister, Olive Harris of Vallejo, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. DOIRON, Luther C. LCAP 9/30/1999 SULPHUR -- Graveside services for Luther C. Doiron, 89, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, in Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Doiron died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999, in Houston, Texas. Frank M. Ford LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Frank M. Ford, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco. Mr. Ford died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999, in the Leesville hospital. DOIRON, Luther Carl LCAP 9/29/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Luther Carl Doiron, 89, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in Houston. DONATTO, Edna Inez LCAP 9/1/1999 Funeral arrangements for Edna Inez Donatto, 91, will be announced by King Funeral Home. Donatto died Wednesday, Aug. 27. DONATTO, Edna S. LCAP 9/2/1999 Funeral services for Edna St. Mary Donatto, 91, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 3, in King's Funeral Home. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Friday. She died Sunday, Aug. 29, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Chloe, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Alvin Donatto of Lake Charles; one sister, Lillie Duhon of Lake Charles; seven brothers, Lee St. Mary and Harry St. Mary Sr. of Lake Charles and Lloyd St. Mary, Levi St. Mary, Charlie St. Mary, Curby St. Mary and Arsene St. Mary Jr., all of Sacramento, Calif.; and one grandchild. DOUCET, Anthony LCAP 9/3/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Anthony Doucet, 45, will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. He died Thursday in the Sulphur hospital. DOUCET, Anthony E. LCAP 9/4/1999 SULPHUR -- Graveside services for Anthony Ellis Doucet, 45, were held Friday, Sept. 3, in Farquhar Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Mr. Doucet died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. DOUCETT, Sanreka LCAP 9/26/1999 Funeral arrangements for Sanreka Doucett, 16, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. DOUSAY, Sisley B. Dousay , Mrs. LCAP 8/26/1999 CALCASIEU -- Funeral services for Mrs. Sisley Olivia Bass Dousay, 95, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, in New Hope Baptist Church. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Dousay died Monday, Aug. 23, 1999, in a Belton, Texas, care facility. DUHON, Eula Julia LCAP 9/1/1999 MERRYVILLE &emdash; Graveside services for Eula Julie Duhon, 73, will be at 10:30 a.m. today, Sept. 1, in Merryville Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Duhon died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999, in a Merryville care center. DUHON, John A. Sr. LCAP 9/18/1999 John A. Duhon, 55, of Creole, was buried recently in Hopewell Cemetery in Normangee, Texas. Arrangements were by Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Duhon died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, in Creole. DUNCAN, Douglas G. LCAP 9/10/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Douglas G. Duncan, 73, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. James Sample will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation id 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mr. Duncan died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, in Sulphur. Survivors include his wife, Lorene Duncan of Sulphur; two daughters, Mrs. Monte (Marsha Duncan) Hart of Sulphur and Mrs. Jim (Connie Duncan) Thompson of Lumberton, Texas; one brother, James Duncan; four sisters, Merle "Alice" Polizzi of Mobile, Ala., Ada Marie Havens of Whistler, Ala., Helen Faith Rice of Atlanta, Ga. and Henri Jean Conway of Bay Minette, Ala.; and three grandchildren. DUNCAN, Douglas G. LCAP 9/11/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Douglas G. Duncan, 73, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 11, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. James Samples will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Duncan died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999. He was a native of Whistler, Ala., and a graduate of the McGill Institute in Mobile, Ala. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He served on the USS Arkansas and participated in the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He received the Victory Ribbon, American Area Ribbon and the Asiatic-Pacific Area Ribbon with two stars. He was honorably discharged in 1946. He completed instrumentation courses at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, DeVry Technical School and the Capitol Radio Engineering Institute. He worked for Gulf Shipbuilding, International Paper, Alabama Power Co., Union Carbide, Courtaulds' Britain Ltd., Diamond Shamrock, Tenneco, Stauffer Chemical (Conoco), PPG and Himont. He taught instrumentation at Louisiana Technical College/Sowela Campus until 1990.He earned an associate's degree in applied technology in 1996. He was nominated for "Older Worker of the Year" in 1993 and was named Sowela Instructor of the Year in 1996. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and was a deacon at and a member of First Baptist Church. He was a Sunday school and a Training Union teacher. Survivors include his wife, Lorene Duncan of Sulphur; two daughters, Mrs. Monte (Marsha) Duncan Hart of Sulphur and Mrs. Jim (Connie) Duncan Thompson of Lumberton, Texas; one brother, James Duncan; four sisters, Mrs. Merle (Alice) Polizzi of Mobile, Ada Marie Havens of Whistler, Helen Faith Rice of Atlanta and Henri Jean Conway of Bay Minette, Ala.; and three grandchildren. ELLIS, Gene LCAP 9/16/1999 Funeral arrangements for Gene Ellis, 49, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Wednesday in his residence. ELLIS, Gene W. LCAP 9/21/1999 Funeral services for Gene Wilson Ellis, 49, will be at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 21, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Mark Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in West Fork Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Mrs. Ellis died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999, in his residence. A native of Lake Charles, she lived in Moss Bluff for a number of years. Survivors include two daughters, Shirley Ellis of Florida and Eva Mae Ellis of California; two brothers, Henry Ellis of Lake Charles and Billy Ellis of Houston; four sisters, Shirley Ellis, Eva Simien, Mable Lee Williamson and Frances Ellis, all of Moss Bluff; and seven granchildren. Eloise Fontenot KINDER -- Funeral services for Eloise Fontenot, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 13, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, noon-10 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 6 p.m. and a vigil at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Fontenot died at 11 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. She was a native of Basile and had lived in Kinder for most of her life. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include one son, Rayford Fontenot of Jennings; three daughters, Gloria Rougeau of Lake Charles, Brenda Mouser of Columbia and Beverly Gauthreaux of Rome, Ga.; three sisters, Lorraine Deeter of Griffith, Ind., Lois Ralph of Whitesville, Ky., and Elverna Skernski of Hammond, Ind.; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. ENNETT, Joda S. LCAP 8/27/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Joda Sasser Bennett, 79, will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Thursday in Sulphur. ESPRE, Andrus LCAP 9/11/1999 Andrus Espre, known in the zydeco music world as Beau Jocque, died Friday morning in his home. The cause of death is unknown, but it may have been a heart attack, said Espre's sister-in-law, Sheila Gradney. Espre was 45. Funeral services for Espre will be at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Kinder. The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mathilda Cemetery in Eunice under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. Visitation will be 4 p.m.-midnight Tuesday in the church hall, with a vigil at 6 p.m. and rosary at 7 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Shelly Espre of Kinder; two sons, Andrus Adrian Espre and Justin Travis Espre, both of Kinder; one brother, Wilvis Espre of Mamou; three sisters, Mrs. Verna Guillory of Lawtell, Mrs. Rose Guillory of Mamou and Margaret Espre of Palm Beach, Fla; and his mother, Mrs. Sandrus ''Vernice'' Espre of Kinder. ESPREE, Daniel LCAP 9/1/1999 Funeral services for Daniel Espree, 80, of 2011 Opelousas St. will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. A wake will be from 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Mr. Espree died Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. A native of Lacassine, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. He was an Army veteran. Survivors include one brother, Joseph Espree of Hesperia, Calif. ESPREE, Daniel LCAP 8/27/1999 Funeral arrangements for Daniel Espree, 80, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Thursday in an Alexandria hospital. ESTES, Mildred LCAP 9/13/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Mildred Estes, 85, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, in First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Paul Henschen will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Ms. Estes died Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, in a local care center. A native of Galbraith, she had lived in Welsh since 1938. She graduated from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches with a degree in education. She retired from Jefferson David Parish schools after 32 years. Survivors include one son, Van Estes of Slidell; three daughters, Betty Jean Estes of Lake Charles, Wanda Guokas of Newtown, Penn., and JoAnn Copeland of Flagstaff, Ariz.; two brothers, M.E. ''Gene'' Wright of Baton Rouge and the Rev. Dr. William E. Wright of Shreveport; three sisters, Jane Love of Crowley, Helen Henderson of Lake Charles and Birdie Lane Rader of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. ESTES, Mildred W. LCAP 9/12/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mildred W. Estes, 85, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Friday in Welsh. FARMER, Faye B. LCAP 9/4/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Faye B. Farmer, 67, of Anacoco, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Thursday in the Leesville hospital. FARMER, Faye B., Mrs. LCAP 9/5/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Faye Brister Farmer, 67, of Anacoco, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 5, in Hixson Funeral Home. Her body will be cremated. Mrs. Farmer died Friday, Sept. 2, 1999, in a Leesville hospital. FAULK, Emili Jean LCAP 9/3/1999 CROWLEY -- Funeral services for Emili Jean "Em" Faulk, 16, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, in Ebenezar Nazarene Church. The Rev. Joe Talhelm will officiate. Burial will be in Ebenezar Cemetery under the direction Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the church. She died at 5 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999, in a Houston hospital. She was an honor student and Beta Club member at North Vermilion High School. Survivors include her parents, Andy and Cynthia Sutherland Faulk of Crowley; two sisters, Amy Jo Faulk and Katelyn Joy Faulk, both of Crowley; her maternal grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Joe Sutherland of Archer, Fla.; and her paternal grandmother, Alma Faulk of Crowley. FEE, Winfree D. LCAP 8/27/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Winfree D. Fee, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Melvin Smith and Walter Shelton will officiate. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery in Cottonwood. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Fee died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Neame and had lived in the DeRidder area for most of his life. He was an Army veteran of World War II and retired from the civil service at Fort Polk in 1981. He was a member of American Legion Post 27 and Masonic Lodge 271, F & AM. Survivors include one son, Kelvin Fee of Bloomington, Ind.; one daughter, Glenda Price of Long Beach, Miss.; one brother, Douglas Fee of Cottonwood; two sisters, Avis Alsup of Cottonwood and Burnett Fletcher of Lena; and five grandchildren. FISK, Amanda Marie LCAP 9/15/1999 Funeral services for Amanda Marie Fisk, 13, of Charlotte, Tenn., will be at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jim Allen will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is at the cemetery. She died Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, in a Nashville, Tenn., hospital. She was a native of Lake Charles and had lived in Charlotte for most of her life. Survivors include her parents, Franklin Fisk and Frances Stubbs Fisk, both of Charlotte; her maternal grandmother, Maryland Stubbs of Lafayette; and paternal grandfather, Newton Fisk of Dickson, Tenn. FONTENOT , Roger L. LCAP 9/20/1999 Funeral services for Roger Lloyd "Grasshopper" Fontenot, 53, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Desormeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Burleson-Duhon Cemetery. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Fontenot died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, in his residence. A native of Lake Charles, he was a veteran of the Navy. He was owner and operator of Hoppers Hotshot. Survivors include one son, Lloyd Fontenot of Lake Charles; three brothers, Frankie Fontenot of Moss Bluff and Robert and Jay Fontenot, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Colleen Farque of Big Lake; and his mother, Doris Domingue Fontenot of Lake Charles. FONTENOT, Azelida, Mrs. LCAP 9/13/1999 ELTON -- Funeral services for Mrs. Azelida Fontenot, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, from St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Marshall Boulet will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mrs. Fontenot died at 8:55 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Elton. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church Ladies' Altar Society. Survivors include one son, Darrell Fontenot of Elton; one daughter, Mrs. Calveline ''Kat'' Courville of Kinder; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. FONTENOT, Preston LCAP 9/4/1999 KINDER -- Funeral services for Preston Fontenot, 78, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 4, from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Augustine Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mr. Fontenot died as 12:05 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, 1999, in a Kinder care center. FOREMAN, Odey J. LCAP 9/11/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Odey Joseph Foreman, 81, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 11, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Decoteau will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery in Sulphur under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Friday evening. Mr. Foreman died at 11:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 1999, in his daughter's residence in Westlake. He was a native of Leroy, lived in Sulphur for 55 years and had lived in Mier for the past seven years. He was an Army veteran of World War II and served in France and Germany. He was a member of Teamsters Local 969 and of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Camilia Abshire Foreman of Mier; one son, Griff Foreman of Sulphur; one daughter, Vi Thibodeaux of Westlake; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. FOSTER, Charles H. LCAP 9/20/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Charles Hoytt Foster, 62, of Anacoco, will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, in Colonial Funeral Home. The Rev. Durhl Davis and Tommy Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery in Singer. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today. Mr. Foster died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999. He was a native of Singer. He was in the Air Force for four years and served in the Korean Conflict. He worked at Boise Cascade for 21 years. He was a member of Anacoco First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Virginia (Ginny) Foster of Anacoco; three daughters, Sharla J. Willbanks of Leesville, Regina Morrow of LeBlanc and Lydia "Red" Graham of Pickering; two adopted children, Darlene and John Jansen of Leesville; one brother, Tracy Foster of DeRidder; his mother, Helen Foster of DeRidder; four grandchildren; and two adopted grandchildren. FOWLKES, Richard H. III LCAP 9/10/1999 Funeral arrangements for Richard H. Fowlkes III, 33, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in Homer. FOWLKES, Richard H. III LCAP 9/14/1999 Funeral services for Richard H. Fowlkes III, 33, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, in King's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hi Mount Cemetery. Mr. Fowlkes died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, in Homer. FRUGE, Joline LCAP 9/12/1999 Funeral arrangements for Joline Fruge, 67, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Saturday in her residence. FRUGE, Joline LCAP 9/13/1999 Funeral services for Joline Fruge, 67, will be at 1 p.m. today, Sept. 13, in Johnson Funeral Home. Pastor Ed DeVries will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Fruge died Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, in her residence. A native of Texas, she had lived in Lake Charles for most of her life. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School and McNeese State University where she earned a degree in accounting. In 1950, she was National Barrel Racing Champion. She worked as an accountant for Calcasieu Council on Aging for 13 years and had also worked for Damson Oil Company and Interface Security. Survivors include one son, Virgil Randall Fruge of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Sharon Fruge of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. GASKILL, Dora L., Mrs. LCAP 9/9/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Dora L. Gaskill, 97, will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve Cox will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 3:30-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Gaskill died at 7:23 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Cameron Parish and a resident of Lake Charles. She was a manager of Fred's Cafeteria on Broad Street and a retired beautician. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. GASPARD, Devin J. LCAP 9/7/1999 GUEYDAN -- Funeral services for Devin Joe Gaspard, 4, were at held Monday, Aug. 6, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial was in Istre Cemetery. He died at 11:38 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, 1999, in the Crowley hospital. GASPARD, Devin J. LCAP 9/6/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral arrangements for Devin Joe Gaspard, 4, of Gueydan, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday in the Crowley hospital. GIBSON, Tessie C. LCAP 9/29/1999 Funeral services for Tessie Campbell Gibson, 81, of Westlake will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Steven Porter will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mrs. Gibson died at 3:05 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Humble, Texas, she had lived in the Lake Charles-Westlake area since 1948. She was a founder and the first president of the Calcasieu Ceramic Society. She was a well-known judge and teacher in the ceramic field. She was a self-employed artist and made porcelain jobs. Survivors include one daughter, Williann Richmond of Westlake; three sons, John W. and James Gibson, both of Moss Bluff, and Joseph H. Gibson of Westlake; one sister, Sue Young of Pasadena, Texas; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. GIBSON, William A. LCAP 9/14/1999 Funeral services for William A. "Bill" Gibson, 80, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Garrett Caraway and Carl Ducat will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m.; and from, 9 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Gibson died at 12:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 1999, in his residence. A native of Good Pine, he had lived in Moss Bluff for many years. He was a veteran of World War II, serving as a second lieutenant in the Army. He was also a member of the VFW. He was an underwater diver during the construction of the Interstate 10 bridge. He retired from Cities Service as a major maintenance supervisor after 40 years of service. After his retirement he was employed as a consultant on various construction and industrial revamp projects. He was a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church and worked with the Outreach Ministries. Survivors include his wife, Gloria J. Gibson; three sons, John Wayne, James Gibson and Bill Wilcox of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Williann Gibson Richmond of Westlake and Cathy Wilcox of Moss Bluff; one brother, H.C. Gibson of Dallas; one sister, Rite Oliver of Westlake; two stepsons, Robert Stollsteimer of Iowa and Donald Stollsteimer of Westlake; 22 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. GLENN, Janet H. LCAP 9/3/1999 ROUND ROCK, Texas -- Memorial services for Janet Elizabeth Hutchison Glenn, 50, will be at 4 p.m. today, Sept. 3, in Round Rock Chapel under the direction of Beck Funeral Home. Services in Lake Charles will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, in St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. Mrs. Glenn died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999, in Austin, Texas. She was a native of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School and a member of the National Honor Society. She earned a bachelor's degree in mathematical statistics from McNeese State University. She served as treasurer and president of Alpha Delta Pi, as secretary of the Canterbury Association, and was a member of the Scotch Guard. She was a Pi Kappa Phi pledge sweetheart and appeared in the 1970 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. She worked for 15 years as director of MR reimbursement for the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. She was one of the founding members of Round Rock Chapel and served there as a teacher, director and care-group leader. Survivors include her husband, Robert "Bob" C. Glenn Jr.; two sons, Roger and Robin Hutchison; two sisters, Susan Hutchison and Mary Ogus; one brother, the Rev. Hal Hutchison; and her mother, Betty Hutchison. Memorial donations may be made to the Round Rock Chapel Children's Ministry, 400 Sunset, Round Rock, TX 78664, the family said. GODWIN , William E. Jr. LCAP 9/19/1999 Funeral arrangements for William E. Godwin Jr., 74, of Lake Charles will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a Houston hospital. GODWIN, William E. Jr. LCAP 9/20/1999 Funeral services for William E. Godwin Jr., 74, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, in University United Methodist Church. The Revs. Tom Howe, Steve Caraway and Chris Blanchard will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Mr. Godwin died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, in a Houston hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a graduate of Lake Charles High School. He was a veteran of WW II, serving in the Marine Corps. He worked for Lake Charles Grain and Grocery for many years and was affiliated with Blanchard Insurance Co. as a real estate broker and insurance salesperson. He served as president of Erwin Heirs, Inc. He was a member of University United Methodist Church and the Men's Bible Class. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Earline Godwin; one son, William E. Godwin III of Whitehouse, Texas; two daughters, Diane Lockwood of Baton Rouge and Molly Fiems of San Antonio, Texas; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to University United Methodist Church, the family said. GOODLY, Vorris LCAP 9/11/1999 Funeral arrangements for Vorris Goodly will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died at 11:24 a.m. Friday in a local hospital. GOODLY, Vorris P. LCAP 9/13/1999 FENTON -- Funeral services for Vorris P. Goodly, 71, of 515 3rd Street, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, from St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Goodly will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday in the church, with a rosary at 12:30 p.m. Mr. Goodly died at 11:24 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Eunice, he had lived in Fenton for 13 years. He was a four-year veteran of the Korean War and a recipient of a purple heart. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Theresa Goodly; five sons, Wallace Goodly of California, Walter James, Clifton Fredrick and David Ray Goodly, all of Lake Charles and Kenneth Goodly of Iowa, La.; two daughters, Linda Jean Scott and Sandra Ann Alfred, both of Fenton; five brothers, Marshall Goodly of Houston, Horace Goodly of Lufkin, Texas, Norris Goodly of Welsh, Lawrence Goodly of Sulphur and Morris Goodly of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mary Davis of Houston and Josephine Simien of Welsh; 17 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. GORMANOUS, Della LCAP 9/10/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Della Gormanous, 76, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home. She died Thursday in an Alexandria hospital. GORMANOUS, Della LCAP 9/11/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Della Gormanous, 76, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 11, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Gormanous died Thursday, Sept. 9, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. GOSEY, Curtis Sr., Rev. LCAP 9/14/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for the Rev. Curtis Lee Gosey Sr., 86, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, in Starlight Baptist Church. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Community Mortuary. The Rev. Gosey died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. GOSNELL, Thomas W. LCAP 9/29/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Thomas Woodrow Gosnell, 86, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery in Pickering. Mr. Gosnell died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. GRADNEY, Simon P. LCAP 9/5/1999 Funeral services for Simon P. Gradney, 79, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Goodley will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mr. Gradney died Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Mamou, he lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a World War II veteran. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Lonnie P. Gradney Sr. of Lake Charles, Azenor L. Gradney of Iowa and John Gradney of Leonville; two daughters, Cassandra Holland of Leesville and Peggy Whitemaine of Sparks, Nev.; one brother, Horace Gradney of Mamou; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and four step great-grandchildren. GREENE, Mary B., Mrs. LCAP 9/3/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Bellard Greene, 82, 508 Orrin St., will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, in Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Freddie Brown will officiate.Burial will be Combre Memorial Park under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. Saturday until time of the services in the church. Mrs. Greene died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Opelousas, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of Mount Pilgrim issionary Baptist Church where she was a member of the Senior Sunday School program. Survivors include Joseph Greene III and Frank G. Greene Sr., both of Lake Charles; 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. GUERRA, Norborto LCAP 9/4/1999 Memorial services for Norborto Guerra, 56, were at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at a later date to be announced. Mr. Guerra died 4:59 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 1999, in a local hospital. GUERRA, Norbetta LCAP 9/1/1999 Funeral arrangements for Norbetta Guerra, 56, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 5:30 p.m. Monday in a local hospital. GUERRA, Norborto LCAP 9/3/1999 Memorial services for Norborto Guerra, 56, were at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, in Mondel Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at a later date to be announced. Mr. Guerra died 4:59 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 1999, in a local hospital. GUIDREY, Roland LCAP 9/29/1999 Funeral arrangements for Roland Guidrey, 60, of Iowa will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. GUIDREY, Roland P. LCAP 9/30/1999 Funeral services for Roland P. Guidrey, 60 of Iowa, La., will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Richard will officiate. Burial will be in Pinehill Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mr. Guidrey died at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Jennings, he had lived in the Jennings-Iowa area for most of his life. He was an Air Force veteran. He was a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Bertrand Guidrey of Iowa, La.; three sons, Carl D. Guidrey of Jennings, James H. Guidrey of Ponca City, Okla., and Quentin T. Guidrey of Iowa, La.; one daughter, Kaye Guidrey Bertrand of Iowa, La.; four sisters, Leverine "Lee" Ballay and Wilma Maness, both of Port Sulphur; Jeanette Matte of Killeen, Texas, and Nancy Lee of Iowa, La.; and five grandchildren. GUILLORY, Dalton W. LCAP 9/23/1999 OAKLAND, Calif. -- Funeral services for Dalton William "T. Boy" Guillory, 57, formerly of Lake Charles, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 24, from St. Benedict Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Fuller Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today, with quiet hours 5-7 p.m., in the funeral home. Mr. Guillory died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999, in Oakland, Calif. A native of Lake Charles, he moved to California in 1961. He attended W.O. Boston High School in Lake Charles. He was a cement finisher and a member of Local Union 580 in Oakland, Calif. He was a former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Alice Guillory of Oakland; five sons, Donte Guillory of Oakland, Derrick Guillory of Dallas, AlDino Berry of Baton Rouge, James Anthony Honore of Lake Charles and Terrell Guillory of Houston; four daughters, Deirdra Guillory of Oakland, Vanessa Guillory of Houston and Paula Honore and Sheila Berry, both of Lake Charles; five brothers, Carlton Guillory, Clifton Guillory and Matney Guillory Jr., all of Oakland, and Shelton Guillory and Youree James Guillory, both of Lake Charles; four sisters, Judy Ann Simon and Eula Mae Hanchett, both of Lake Charles, Joyce Marie Petty of Oakland and Anna Mae Sapp of Norcross, Ga.; 17 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. GUILLORY, Darison LCAP 9/4/1999 Funeral arrangements for Darison Guillory, 38, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. GUILLORY, Pearlie, Mrs. LCAP 9/25/1999 IOWA -- Funeral services for Mrs. Pearlie (Agnes) Guillory, 74, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, from St. Raphael Catholic Church. The Rev. William Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery in Lacassine under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Guillory died Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Durald and had lived in Iowa for 42 years. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church and the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include one son, Lt. Col. Harold J. Guillory of Okinawa, Japan; two daughters, Brenda Lee and Janice Morgan, both of Lake Charles; one brother, Doris Aymond of Mamou; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. GUILLORY, Darison J. LCAP 9/11/1999 Funeral services for Darison Joseph Guillory, 38, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 11, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. A rosary was recited Friday evening. Mr. Guillory died Friday, Sept. 3, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a 1979 graduate from Washington High School and a graduate of the Job Corps in Oklahoma. Survivors include two brothers, Nolton Paul Guillory of Houston and Elridge John Guillory of Lake Charles; one sister, Jacqueline Guillory Smith of Lake Charles; and his maternal grandparents, Alphonse "Boi Sec" and Marceline Ardoin of Durald. GUILLORY, Darlson J. LCAP 9/10/1999 Funeral services for Darlson Joseph Guillory, 38, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Mr. Guillory died Friday, Sept. 3, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a 1978 graduate from Washington High School and a graduate of the Job Corps in Oklahoma. Survivors include two brothers, Nolton Paul Guillory of Houston and Elridge John Guillory of Lake Charles; one sister, Jacqueline Guillory Smith of Lake Charles; and his maternal grandparents, Alphonse "Boi Sec" and Marceline Ardoin of Durald. HADDOCK, Juanita LCAP 9/7/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Juanita Haddock will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Monday. HADDOCK, Juanita I. LCAP 9/8/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Juanita Ivy Haddock will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery of Edgerly. She died Monday, Sept. 6, 1999, in Sulphur. HADLEY, Dorothy LCAP 9/28/1999 Funeral arrangements for Dorothy Hadley, 72, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. HADLEY, Dorothy M. LCAP 9/29/1999 Funeral services for Dorothy Marie Hadley, 72, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jim Humphreys will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Ms. Hadley died Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999, in Lake Charles. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of St. Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church, the Decline Club and United Methodist Women and served as a Sunday school secretary for many years. Survivors include numerous cousins. HAGGART, Burns E. LCAP 9/25/1999 LECOMPTE -- Memorial services for Burns E. Haggart, 74, of Opelousas, were held Thursday, Sept. 23, in United Methodist Church. The Rev. Rhonda Feurtado officiated. Mr. Haggart died at 8:20 a.m. Monday, Sept. 20, 1999, in a Lecompte care center. He was a native of Vinton. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, a member of the Vinton Masonic lodge, and a member of United Methodist Church in Lecompte. Survivors include one brother, Warren Haggart of Lecompte; and four sisters, Bernadine Schoenemann and Evy Mae Haggart, both of Houston, Marjorie Jacks of Clarksdale, Miss., and Beth Craig of Prairie, Miss. Memorial donations may be made to United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 99, Lecompte, LA 71436, the family said. HARDY , Gerald P. LCAP 8/26/1999 BASILE -- Funeral services for Gerald Paul Hardy, 42, of Elton will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, from St. Augustine Catholic Church. The Rev. Kenneth Domingue will officiate. Burial will be in Assumption Catholic Church Cemetery under the direction of Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. Friday, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m., in Greater Golden Light Baptist Church. Mr. Hardy died Friday, Aug. 20, 1999, in Basile. Survivors include his wife, Melinda Hardy of Elton; two daughters, LaTarro and Quanneshala Hardy, both of Elton; one brother, Gary Hardy of Eunice; and grandparents Mary Hardy, Rose Victorian and Cynthia Southall, all of Basile. HARGROVE, Mavis L. LCAP 8/26/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Mavis L. Hargrove will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 26, in Mount Hope Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home. She died Monday, Aug. 23, 1999, in her residence. Henrietta G. Hinchee Graveside services for Henrietta Granger Hinchee, 98, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, in Sallier Cemetery. The Rev. David Whitlock will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mrs. Hinchee died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1999, in Lake Charles. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of the Robert E. Lee Chapter of The Daughters of the Confederacy. She had been a member of First Baptist Church for more than 60 years. Survivors include two sons, B.H. Hinchee Jr. of Lake Charles and Warren D. Hinchee of Clearwater, Fla.; seven grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. HARVEY, Harry V. LCAP 9/23/1999HOUSTON, Minn. -- Graveside services for Harry V. Harvey, 72, of Lake Charles will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 24, in the Free Church Cemetery. Mr. Harvey died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of La Crosse, Minn. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Lake Charles American Legion Post. He had been employed by the Trane Co. prior to his retirement. Survivors include four sons, James Harvey of Lorraine, Ohio, Steven Harvey of Lake Charles, Mark Harvey of Henderson, Nev., and Jon Harvey of Battle Ground, Wash.; three sisters, Patricia Peasley of Onalaska, Minn., Nancy Johnston of Bloomington, Ill., and Toni Rae Musel of Stewartville, Minn.; two brothers, Gordon Harvey of Phoenix and Richard Harvey of Tucson, Ariz.; sic grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. HARVEY, Tiffen Lynn LCAP 9/22/1999 Memorial services for Tiffen Lynn Harvey, 30, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, in Johnson Funeral Home. The body was cremated. She died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999, at her residence. HATHAWAY, Betty R. LCAP 9/20/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Betty R. Hathaway, 68, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a scripture service at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Hathaway died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She owned and operated Borderland Salvage Company in Lake Charles for 40 years. Survivors include three sons, Bo, Mickey and Robert Hathaway, all of Lake Charles; one daughter, Paula H. Arabie of Lake Charles; three brothers, Lee, Jim and Johnny Madison, all of Lake Charles; one sister, Bobbie Whaley of Lake Charles; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. HEBERT, J.R., Mrs. LCAP 9/7/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. J.R. (Mildred Marie Foshee) Hebert, 68, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, Sept. 7, and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Hebert died Monday, Sept. 6, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she had retired from the State of Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality where she had worked for 20 years. She was a member of Boulevard Baptist Church, where she was a member of WMU. Survivors include her husband, J.R. Hebert; one daughter, Tiffany Fournet of Lake Charles; one son, Kelly Hebert of Duncan, Okla.; three sisters, Mabel Oilver of Groves, Texas, Minnie R. Hall of Slagle and Jo E. Jordan of Lake Charles; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. HEBERT, Jacqueline S. LCAP 9/23/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Jacqueline Saunier Hebert, 66, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under direction of Robison Funeral Home. Mrs. Hebert died at 6:18 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. HEITZ, Carla S. LCAP 9/9/1999 HACKBERRY -- Funeral services for Carla Sue Heitz, 45, will be at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 9, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Frank Brown will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Heitz died Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999, in Paige, Texas. A California native and resident of Bastrop, Texas, she was raised in Sulphur. Survivors include one daughter, Krystal Victoria Heitz of Bastrop, Texas; one son, Jarrod Jay Gibbs of Austin, Texas; two brothers, Michael James Owen of Sulphur and Robert Heitz of Bastrop, Texas; two sisters, Janet Pearson of Bastrop, Texas and Judy Pryor of Cedar Creek, Texas; her mother, Mable Heitz of Cedar Creek, Texas; and her stepfather, Henry Heitz of Cedar Creek, Texas. HEITZ, Carla S. Owen LCAP 9/7/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Carla Sue Owen Heitz, 45, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Monday in Paige, Texas. HEMBREE, Alma M. LCAP 9/9/1999 Funeral services for Alma T. "RaRa" Mouhart Hembree, 89, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Hembree died at 7:08 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She retired from St. Patrick Hospital, where she worked in the admitting office. She was active in AARP and was a past secretary of AARP. She was a member of VIC's Golden Age and Friendship Club. She was one of the last surviving daughters of a Confederate soldier and war hero. She was a member of the Catholic faith. Survivors include one daughter, Marie Pearce of Lake Charles; three grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. HENRY, Joyce LCAP 9/11/1999 KINDER -- Funeral arrangements for Joyce Henry, 53, will be announced by Ardoin's Funeral Home of Kinder. She died Friday in a New Orleans hospital. HENRY, Joyce D., Mrs. LCAP 9/12/1999 OBERLIN -- Graveside services for Mrs. Joyce Droddy Henry, 76, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 13, in Lyles Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs. Henry died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, in a New Orleans hospital. HESSE, Beverly M. LCAP 9/2/1999 Funeral services for Beverly Marie Hesse, 57, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Hesse died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she moved to Sulphur in 1983. She was a member of The Fellowship Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Leon Hesse; three daughters, Mettie Marie Hesse and Mrs. Christian (LaDora Kay) LaRegina, both of Houston and Mrs. Kevin R. (Mindy M.) Armer of Sulphur; one brother, Daniel H. McFillen of Tulsa, Okla.; her father, John H. McFillen of Sulphur; and her stepmother, Emma Lissa McFillen of Sulphur. HESSE, Beverly M. ,Mrs. LCAP 9/1/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Beverly McFillen Hesse, 57, of Carlyss will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. Ivory Jackson Sr. Funeral services for Ivory Jackson Sr., 72, will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, in Combre Funeral Home. Rosco Young will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. Thursday. Mr. Jackson died Saturday, Aug. 28, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Deweyville, Texas, and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He worked for the city of Lake Charles. He received an award for community service from the Black Heritage Festival. He was a musician and played with Cookie & Cupcakes, Willie Marchand, Katie Webster and Sid Lawrence. Survivors include his wife, Mary Slidell Jackson of Lake Charles; two sons, Ivory Jackson Jr. of Greenville, S.C., and Bernie Jackson of Shreveport; five daughters, Mary Ann Jackson Nisby of Long Beach, Calif., Lisa Lynn Scott of Baton Rouge, Claudine Mouton of Fresno, Calif., Katie Jackson Allen of Houston and Linda Brooks of Orange, Texas; one brother, Cecil Jackson of Los Angeles; one sister, Betty Florence Kelly of Orange; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. HICKS, Daniel E. Sr. LCAP 9/10/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Daniel Edward "Stimy" Hicks Sr., 49, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in Daigle Cemetery. Visitation is 8 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Hicks died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, in his residence. He was a native of Jennings and had lived in Welsh for most of his life. He was a carpenter and a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolores Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Daniel Hicks Jr. of Welsh; two daughters, Christine Hicks Dupin of Iowa, La. and Jamie Hicks Lee of Lake Charles; two brothers, Paul Hicks of Welsh and Mark Hicks of Mobile Bay, Ala.; two sisters, Janet Hicks Todd of Welsh and Joan Hicks Roberts of Rayne; his mother, Juliette "Julie" Hicks of Welsh; and two grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the MDA ALS Division, 1819 W. Pinhook Road, Suite 111, Lafayette LA 70508. HOLDEN, Eva E. LCAP 9/13/1999 GLENMORA -- Funeral services for Mrs. Eva Essie Holden, 88, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 13, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Butler Cemetery in Forest Hill under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home in Oakdale. Mrs. Holden died Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, in her daughter's residence in Oakdale. HOOVER, Melvin Jr. LCAP 9/9/1999 Funeral services for Melvin Hoover Jr., 73, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Hoover died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Eunice, he had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a retired supervisor for Seven-Up, Pepsi Bottling Co. He also was a self-employed sales representative. He was a member of American Legion Post 179. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Butler Hoover of Lake Charles; five sons, David Hoover of Beaumont, Texas, Bobby Hoover, Jerry Hoover and Larry Hoover, all of Lake Charles, and Tommy Hoover of Iowa, La.; one daughter, Marcia Mott of Moss Bluff; one brother, Allen Hoover of Lake Charles; four sisters, Violet Doran of Westlake, Tootie Matejowsky of Atlanta, Ga., Irene Lyles of Moss Bluff and Clara Vaughn of Sulphur; 18 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. HOWARD, Louvella M. LCAP 9/20/1999 Funeral arrangements for Louvella Matthews Howard, 92, of 918 N. Blake St., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died Sunday morning in her residence. HOWARD, Louvelle M., Mrs. LCAP 9/24/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Louvelle Matthews Howard, 92, of 618 North Blake St. will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, in New Sunlight Baptist Church. The Rev. Kevin Donalson will officiate. Burial will be in Tabernacle Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Howard died Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999, in her residence. A native of Crowley, she had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a longtime member of New Sunlight Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher and was a member of the Senior Mission. She was a member of the Star of Hope Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star. She was a member of Household of Ruth Lodge. She was a member of the Grand Chamber of the Grand United Sons and Daughters of Isaac and Rebecca Lodge. She was a member of the Grand Court of Order Calanthe. She was a member of the Post 551 Ladies Auxiliary. She was a member of ACORN. Survivors include one son, James Howard of Lake Charles; one daughter, Shirley Siverand of DeRidder; one sister, Alberta Bernard of Oakland, Calif.; two brothers, Columbus Matthews of Rayne and Elijah Matthews of Galveston, Texas; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. HOWARD, Mrs. Viola M. LCAP 8/27/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Viola Miller Howard, 86, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, in Christ Sanctified Holiness Church. The Rev. G. Jack will officiate. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Howard died at 12:50 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Ville Platte, she had lived in Jennings most of her life. She was a member of the Christ Sanctified Holiness Church where she was a missionary. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Miller Burr of Jennings; two sons, John Miller Jr. of Citrus Heights, Calif. and Alton Miller of Oakland, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. HUDSON, Clara M. LCAP 9/17/1999 Funeral services for Clara M. Hudson, 88, will be at 7 p.m. today, Sept. 17, in Reeves CME Temple. The Rev. Edward Thomas will officiate. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Saturday with burial n Hamilton Garden of Memories under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Hudson died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a past charter president of the Pride of Reeves. She was a member of Reeves CME Temple, where she was on the stewardess board and was a past usher. Survivors include one son, James "Curley" Anderson of Lake Charles; three daughters, Mrs. Gladys Wonsley of Los Angeles, Mrs. Willie Mae Clayton of Port Arthur, Texas, and Mrs. Laney Bell Shinnett of Lake Charles; two brothers, Benjamin Hudson of Port Arthur and Louis Hudson Sr. of Katy, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Mallory of Houston and Mrs. Ella Mae Charles of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. HUDSON, Clara M. LCAP 9/12/1999 Funeral arrangements for Clara M. Hudson, 88, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Friday in a local hospital. HUDSON, Clara M. LCAP 9/16/1999 REEVES -- Funeral services for Clara M. Hudson, 88, will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, in Reeves CME Temple. The Rev. Edward Thomas will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, with burial in Hamilton Garden of Memories under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday in the church. Mrs. Hudson died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was past charter president of the Pride of Reeves. She was a member of Reeves CME Temple, where she was on the stewardess board and was a past usher. Survivors include one son, James "Curley" Anderson of Lake Charles; three daughters, Mrs. Gladys Wonsley of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Willie Mae Clayton of Port Arthur, Texas, and Mrs. Laney Bell Shinnett of Lake Charles; two brothers, Benjamin Hudson of Port Arthur, Texas, and Louis Hudson Sr. of Katy, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Mallory of Houston, Texas, and Mrs. Etta Mae Charles of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. HUGHES, Samuel LCAP 9/9/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Samuel "Hopper" Hughes, 90, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Monsignor Vincent Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Friday. Mr. Hughes died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He retired from Union Texas Petroleum at the Sulphur Mines. He was a member of the Louisiana National Guard. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Jim Hughes of Sulphur; one daughter, Charlotte H. Landry of Sulphur; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. HUNT, Edward L. LCAP 9/16/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Edward L. Hunt, 73, will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Castor Cemetery. Mr. Hunt died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. HURT, Kenneth Ray LCAP 9/29/1999 Funeral arrangements for Kenneth Ray Hurt, 47, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Friday in a local hospital. HYATT, Cala M. LCAP 8/27/1999 SUGARTOWN -- Funeral services for Cala Maurice Hyatt, 50, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, in Sugartown Baptist Church. Burial will be in Sugartown Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Hyatt died Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. JACKSON, Mary C., Mrs. LCAP 9/8/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Cecile Jackson, 95, will be at 7 p.m. today, Sept. 8, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Carlys Beard will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnylane Cemetery in Oklahoma City, Okla., under the direction of Hunter Funeral Home of Oklahoma City. Visitation is from 2:30 p.m. today. Mrs. Jackson died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, in a local hospital. She had been a resident of Oklahoma City until moving to Lake Charles in 1997. Since 1939, she had been a member of Agnew Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. She became a member of South City Baptist Church in Lake Charles. Survivors include one daughter, Corinne J. Griggs of Lake Charles; one sister, Ruby Woods of Amarillo, Texas; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. JACKSON, Charley Sr. LCAP 8/27/1999 IOWA -- Funeral services for Charley Jackson Sr., 57, of Galveston, Texas, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, in Zion Travelers Baptist Church. Herman Weston Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. in the funeral home, with a wake service at 7 p.m.; and from 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Jackson died Friday, Aug. 20, 1999. He was a native of Iowa, La. and worked as a truck driver. He was Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Ella Catherie Jackson of Galveston; two daughters, Rosa Jackson and Margaret Jackson, both of Galveston; one son, Charley Jackson Jr. of Galveston; three sisters, Loretta Brown and Brenda Jackson LeBlanc, both of Lake Charles, and Ida Jackson of Iowa; six brothers, Neal Jackson of Iowa, Ivory Jones and Isaac Jackson, both of Lake Charles, and Gilbert Jackson Sr., Isville Jackson and Emory Mitchell, all of Houston; his mother, Beatrice Mitchell Jones of Iowa; and five grandchildren. JOHNSON, Jean S. LCAP 9/25/1999 DRY CREEK -- Funeral services for Jean S. Johnson, 58, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, in Shiloh Baptist Church. The Rev. Roderick L. Martin will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. Sunday in the church. Mrs. Johnson died at 4:40 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999, in a local hospital. She had lived most of her life in Lake Charles and was a retired bookkeeper. Survivors include one daughter, Marcia Martinez of Houston; one son, Mark H. Johnson of Knoxville, Tenn.; her mother, Hazel Strickland of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. JONES, Lanelle LCAP 9/2/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Lanelle Jones, 45, were at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, in Beauregard Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died at 12:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. JOSEPH, Wesley LCAP 9/13/1999 Funeral arrangements for Wesley Joseph, 76, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. JOSEPH, Wesley LCAP 9/15/1999 Funeral services for Wesley Joseph, 76, will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, in Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert Owens will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Friday with burial in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. Thursday in the church. Mr. Joseph died Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Plaisance and had lived in Lake Charles for 25 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include four sisters, Edna Mallett, Lucille Calligan, Martha Mae Lawrence and Rosella Blue, all of Lake Charles. JULIUN, Rose W., Mrs. LCAP 9/21/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Mrs. Rose May Ward Juliun, 93, of 1210 Short St., will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. John Vianney OIjeoma will officiate. Burial will be in Edgerly Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles. Visitation will be from 11 a.m Wednesday, with a rosary at 1 p.m at the church. Mrs. Juliun died at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999, in a Sulphur hospital. A native of Cade, she lived in New Iberia for a number of years before moving to Vinton several years ago. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. JULIUN, Rose W., Mrs. LCAP 9/17/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Rose Mae Ward Juliun, 93, of 1210 Short St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Sulphur hospital. KING , James C. LCAP 8/26/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for James C. King, 73, will be at 11 a.m. today, Aug. 26, in Jackson Chapel Church of Christ. Travis Murray will officiate. Burial will be in Stephens Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Mr. King died at 4:55 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a 33-year resident of the Leesville/Vernon Parish area. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University and was a retired computer specialist of 40 years with Federal Civil Service at Fort Polk. He was a member of Jackson Chapel Church Christ. Survivors include his wife, Middie King; three sons, Ronald and Kenneth Reeks of Leesville and Rusty Reeks of Shreveport; one daughter, Dixie Turner of Leesville; one brother, B.T. King of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Jone King of Mount Pelia and Jeannie Ross of Baton Rouge; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. KNIGHT,Eljean B., Mrs. LCAP 9/12/1999 LAUREL, Miss. -- Funeral services for Mrs. Eljean Benoit Knight, 60, of Heidelberg, Miss., will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 13, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Laurel. The Revs. Remegius Kozak and Ron Herzog will officiate. Burial will be in Knight Cemetery in Covington County, Miss., under the direction of Memory Chapel Funeral Home in Heidelberg. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Knight died Thursday, Sept. 9, 1999, in a Hattiesburg, Miss. hospital. She was a graduate of Sulphur High School and McNeese State University. She was a school teacher with East Jasper County school system. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Laurel. Survivors include her husband, Leamon Rodney Knight; two sons, Keith and Chad Knight, both of Heidelberg; two brothers, Nathan Benoit of Lafayette and Carl Benoit of Jennings; one sister, Asella Bares of Carlyss; and her mother, Edith Benoit of Sulphur. KOEHL, Hazel LCAP 9/14/1999 Funeral arrangements for Hazel Koehl, 83, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 5 p.m. Monday. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. today in the funeral home. KOEHL, William F. Sr., Mrs. LCAP 9/15/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. William F. (Hazel Sonnier) Koehl Sr., 83, will be at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 13, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Revs. Tim Goodly and Jack Reynolds will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Garden Cemetery under the direction Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Koehl died at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Kinder, she had lived in Lake Charles for the past 59 years. She was a former sales clerk at Newberry's and was an Avon sales representative. She was a charter member of St. Henry Catholic Church and a member of the Perpetual Adoration Group. Survivors include her husband; one son, Bill Koehl of Lake Charles; and two brothers, Ira "Blackie" Sonnier and Floyd "Tiny" Sonnier, both of Lake Charles. LACOMBE, Nelson J. Sr. LCAP 9/13/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Nelson J. Lacombe Sr., 72, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. Lacombe died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. LAFLEUR, Roosevelt J. LCAP 8/26/1999 OBERLIN -- Funeral services for Roosevelt Jack LaFleur, 90, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. The Rev. Jude Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be in Oberlin Cemetery Mausoleum under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. tosay, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mr. LaFleur died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1999, in a Pineville hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Oberlin. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was a retired wildlife agent. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Beulah Fontenot LaFleur of Oberlin; one son, Dwayne LaFleur of Lake Charles; one daughter, Gloria Valentine of Lake Charles; and nine grandchildren. LAMBERTH, Wanda B. LCAP 9/27/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Wanda Barrett Lamberth, 54, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, in Houston River Baptist Church. The Rev. Lonnie Gothrup will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today in the funeral home; and from 9 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Mrs. Lamberth died Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999, in Sulphur. She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. She was a pianist in several baptist churches in the Sulphur area. She was a member of Houston River Baptist Church in Sulphur. Survivors include her husband, Earnest Ray Lamberth; one son, Buddy Bartlett of Sulphur; two daughters, Pam Laymon of Bridge City, Texas, and Kris Quinn of Sulphur; two stepsons, Randy and Greg Lamberth, both of Westlake; two sisters, Donnie Richardson of Sulphur and Jimmie Lynn Ellender of Moss Bluff; her parents, Joe and Velda A. Barrett of Sulphur; and 11 grandchildren. LAVERGNE, Freeman LCAP 9/20/1999 Funeral arrangements for Freeman Lavergne, 70, formerly of 1017 N. Lincoln St., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 2:10 a.m. Sunday in a local hospital. LAVERGNE, Freeman P. LCAP 9/23/1999 Funeral services for Freeman Paul Lavergne, 70, formerly of 1017 N. Lincoln St., will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, in Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert L. Owens will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, with burial in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be noon-3 p.m. at Fondel Memorial Chapel and from 3 p.m. at the church Friday. A special usher service will be at 6:30 p.m Friday at the church. Mr. Lavergne died at 2:05 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lawtel, he lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a member of Messiah Missionary Baptist Church where he served as an usher. He was the first African-American business manager for Labor Local 207 where he served for 30 years. He was past president of the Gulf Assistant Program, past vice president of the local chapter of the AFL-CIO, and the first African-American appointed to the Forgotten Men Committee at Angola by the late Gov. Earl K. Long. He was a member of the Lake Charles Central and Labor Council, past-president of Cornerstone Lodge #229, Royal Arch 21, John J. Lewis Sr. Consistory 165, Mount Moriah Royal Arch 21, Alkador Tampel 153, Camelia Chapter 137, Order of the Eastern Star and 32nd Degree Mason. Survivors include his wife Mrs. Betty D. Sullen Lavergne; two daughters, Sheral "Cookie" Lavergne and Janis Faye Brewster, both of Lake Charles; three sons, Vernell Lynn Lavergne and Freeman Paul Lavergne II, both of Stone Mountain, Ga., and Derrick Wayne Lavergne of Houston; two brothers, Lester Lavergne and Morris Lavergne, both of Lawtel; three sisters, Easter Rogers of Houston, Rita Citizen of Church Point and Georgianna Manuel of Lake Charles; and 11 grandchildren. LAZARD, Dennis Jr. LCAP 9/24/1999 Funeral services for Dennis Lazard Jr., 56, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mr. Lazard died at 6:05 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 1999. He was a native of Opelousas and a graduate of J.S. Clark High School. He was a former employee of Lake Charles Poultry and Molbert Poultry and worked for the Calcasieu Parish School Board Food Service Department. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Knights of Peter Claver Council 141 and the Holy Name Society. Survivors include his wife, Annie Joyce Bellard Lazard of Lake Charles; one daughter, Gloria Kidd of Opelousas; two sons, Earney James Lazard of Lake Charles and John Julian Lazard of Kusan Air Force Base, South Korea; six brothers, Wilford Lazard of Sunset and Rufus Lazard, Rogers Lazard, Robert Lazard, Warren Lazard and Rodney Lazard, all of Opelousas; two sisters, Mary Julian LeDay and Mary L. Stevens, both of Opelousas; and two grandchildren. LAZARD, Dennis Jr. LCAP 9/18/1999 Funeral arrangements for Dennis Lazard Jr., 56, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Friday in a local hospital. LEBLANC , Lawrence J. LCAP 9/19/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Lawrence J. LeBlanc, 59, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery. Mr. LeBlanc died Friday, Sept. 17, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. Mrs. Pascal LeBleu Funeral services for Mrs. Pascal (Mary Jodene Haymon) LeBleu, 64, of Ragley, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 4:30 a.m. Saturday in a New Orleans hospital. LEBLANC, Amy I. LCAP 9/8/1999 MERMENTAU -- Funeral services for Amy I. LeBlanc, 86, of Mermentau Cove, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 8, from St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will be in Istre Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Mrs. LeBlanc died at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. LEBLANC, Helen S., Mrs. LCAP 9/30/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Schexnider LeBlanc, 76, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 30, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. LeBlanc died at 4:55 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. LEBLANC, Elaine E. LCAP 9/5/1999 HACKBERRY -- Funeral services for Elaine E. Leblanc, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6, from St. Peter Catholic Church. The Rev. Eugene McKenna will officiate. Burial will be in St. Peter Catholic Church Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation is from 3 p.m. today with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the church. Ms. Leblanc died Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a descendant of the Ryan, Sallier and Ellender pioneer families of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of St. Charles Academy in Lake Charles. Survivors include two sons, Dallas P. Leblanc of Hackberry and Lawrence R. Leblanc of Carlyss; two daughters, Catherine Little of Hackberry and Kimberly Leblanc of He Kehei, Hawaii; one sister, Mabel Taylor of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. LEBLEU, Mary J. LCAP 9/20/1999 LONGVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Pascal (Mary Jodene Haymon) LeBleu Jr., 65, of Ragley, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, in First Pentecostal Church of Longville. The Revs. Larry Talent, Elliot Fontenot, R.B. Gray and Tim Bowers will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Monday in the church and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. LeBleu died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, in a New Orleans hospital. A native of Pollock, she had lived in Ragley for the past 46 years. She was a member of the First Pentecostal Church of Longville. Survivors include her husband; one son, Brian Keith LeBleu of Ragley; one daughter, Rebecca Joan Bowers of Union, S.C.; three sisters, Eunice Velvarie Fontenot of Kings Farm, Sarah Janice Granger of Moss Bluff and Juanita Tartamella of Lake Charles; and her mother, Mary Gertrude Haymon of Moss Bluff. LEBRUN infant LCAP 9/18/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Morgan LeBrun will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Friday in a Lafayette hospital. LEBRUN , Morgan V. LCAP 9/19/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Morgan Victoria LeBrun, infant daughter of Stephen and Tammy LeBrun, will be at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. The infant died Friday, Sept. 17, 1999, in Lafayette. LEDOUX, Hannah LCAP 9/7/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Hannah "Anna" LeDoux, 81, will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, from Our Lady of Seven Dolores Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolores Catholic Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, Sept. 7, and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Ms. LeDoux died at Monday, Sept. 6, 1999, in a local care center. A native of Evangeline, she lived most of her life in the Welsh area. She was a member of Our Lady Of Seven Dolores Catholic Church. Survivors include four sons, Joseph J. LeDoux of Woodbridge, Va., Paul A. Ledoux of Pine Island, James A. LeDoux of Sugartown and John LeDoux of LeBleu Settlement; four daughters, Mrs. Richard (Shirley) Shaw of Pine Island, Jane Ruff of Woodbridge, Va., Mrs. Arlen (Juanita) Ardoin of Lacassine and Mr. Ricky "Lynn" LeBlanc of Welsh; one brother, Allen Bergeaux of Evangeline; 35 grandchildren; and 44 great-grandchildren. LEE, Robert E. III LCAP 9/9/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Robert E. Lee III, 74, will be at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 9, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Monsignor James Gaddy will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Lee died at 10:39 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Welsh, he was a resident of Jennings. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in Battery B, 169th Field Artillery Battalion, 43rd Infantry Division. He was an office manager for Watson Electric Co. He was a member of the American Legion and the National Rifle Association. He was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, where he was a Eucharistic minister. Survivors include his wife, Ada LeJeune Lee of Jennings; one son, Steven R. Lee of Clear Lake Shores, Texas; one daughter, Virginia "Ginny" Lee David of Jennings; one sister, Anna Mae Lee Graig of Lafayette; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the O.L.I. Building Fund, the family said. LEE, Raymond E. LCAP 9/3/1999 HOUMA -- Funeral services for Raymond Edwin Lee, 77, will be at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 3, from Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery under the direction of Chavun Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the church. Mr. Lee died at 2:19 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999. He was a native of Lockport. He was retired from Texaco and was a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife Hazel Champagne Lee; one son, Bart Lynn Lee; five daughters, Karen LeBourgeois, Mrs. Kelley (Winona) Pugh, Mrs. Lynn (Edwina) Giroir, Jane Dumond of Houma, and Mrs. Mike (Juanita) Murphy of Natchitoches; one brother, Jefferson Robert Lee of Houma; two sisters, Lucille Pitre and Violet Culpepper of Westlake; 17 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. LEE, Alta W. LCAP 8/27/1999 Funeral services for Alta LaJuana Williams Lee, 69, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, in St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. The Rev. Peter Cook will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery in Mansfield under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5:30-8:30 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Lee died at 5 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Shreveport and was raised in Mansfield. She was a graduate of Mansfield High School and earned bachelor's and master's degrees in education from Northwestern State University. She received her doctorate in business education from the University of Northern Colorado. She began teaching at LaGrange High School in 1958. She served 25 years at McNeese State University as a professor and department head. She was named professor emeritus when she retired from MSU in 1986. She was a journal and textbook author, a lecturer, and a consultant in office procedures and information processing. She also was a well-known motivational speaker in human relations and business communication. She was named Woman of the Year by the Quota Club, Woman of Achievement for the Business and Professional Women, and Post-Secondary Business Teacher of Louisiana. She was awarded the key to the cities of Lake Charles, Baton Rouge and New Orleans. She won the National Women's History Month Award and was recognized as being "outstanding in the literary field." She was named to Who's Who in the South and Southwest, Who's Who in American Women, and Personalities of the South. She was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi and Delta Kappa Gamma national honorary fraternities. She was a member of the American Association for University Women, Quota Club International, and the Business and Professional Women's Club. Survivors include her husband, Richard H. Lee Jr. of Lake Charles; one son, Richard H. Lee III of Lake Charles; one sister, Johnnie Ruth Glover of Boone, N.C.; and one grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church or to the LaJuana Lee Scholarship Fund at MSU, the family said. LEGER, Robert H. LCAP 9/14/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Robert H. Leger, 62, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, in the funeral home. Mr. Leger died Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, in his residence. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Leger of Sulphur; four sons, Lee Leone of Moss Bluff, Lonnie Leone of DeQuincy, Mark Leone of Carlyss and James Marcantel of Houston; three daughters, Theresa LeBlanc of Carlyss, April Clark of Tennessee and Johnnie Leger of London; two brothers, Louis L. Leger and James R. Leger of Sulphur; two sisters, Lula Johnson of Orange, Texas and Betty Hanchey of Sulphur; his mother, Laurence Savoy Leger of Sulphur; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. LEGER, Robert H. LCAP 9/15/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Robert H. Leger, 62, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 15, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. A rosary was recited Tuesday evening. Mr. Leger died Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, in his residence. He was a sergeant in the Louisiana National Guard and worked as an outside machinist and carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Leger of Sulphur; four sons, Lee Leone of Moss Bluff, Lonnie Leone of DeQuincy, Mark Leone of Carlyss and James Marcantel of Houston; three daughters, Theresa LeBlanc of Carlyss, April Leger Clark of Tennessee and Jonnie Leger of London; two brothers, Louis L. Leger and James R. Leger, both of Sulphur; two sisters, Lula Johnson of Orange, Texas, and Betty Hanchey of Sulphur; his mother, Laurence Savoy Leger of Sulphur; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. LENZ, Michael J. LCAP 9/24/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Michael J. Lenz, 51, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Leesville Cemetery. Mr. Lenz died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, in Alexandria. LEWIS, Harold LCAP 9/25/1999 Funeral arrangements for Harold Lewis, 74, of Lake Charles will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Friday at a local hospital. LEWIS, Walter J. LCAP 9/27/1999 Funeral arrangements for Walter J. Lewis, 75, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Sunday. LIPPMIN, Eleanor D. LCAP 9/26/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Eleanor D. Lippmin, 76, will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Sep. 27, in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. The Rev. Mark Holland will officiate. Private family graveside services will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Pineville. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Monday in the church. Mrs. Lippmin died at 2:35 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, in her residence. A native of Meeker, she lived in Lake Charles since 1957. She worked as a secretary for the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd and the Episcopal Day School. Survivors include her husband, John C. Lippmin Sr. of Lake Charles; one son, John C. Lippmin Jr. of Oklahoma City, Okla.; one sister, Elizabeth Drake of Shreveport; and four grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, the Episcopal Day School, or the charity of the donor's choice, the family said. LOFTIN, Lucille LCAP 9/4/1999 Funeral arrangements for Lucille Loftin, 74, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Friday. LOFTIN, Lucille A. LCAP 9/5/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Lucille Austin Loftin, 74, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 5, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Mrs. Loftin died at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. LOMBARD, Terrie M. LCAP 9/6/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Terrie Mashelle Lombard, 34, of Merryville, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 6, in Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Old Cypress Cemetery. Ms. Lombard died Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. LOMBARD, Michelle LCAP 9/5/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Michelle Lombard, 34, of Merryville, will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. She died Saturday at an Alexandria hospital. LOUNSBERRY, Sidney LCAP 9/3/1999 GUEYDAN -- Funeral services for Sidney Lounsberry, 89, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, from St. Peter Catholic Church. The Rev. Grady Estilette will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery in Lake Arthur under the direction of Vincent Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Lounsberry died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999, in his residence. He was a resident of Gueydan. Survivors include three sons, Michael Lounsberry and Errol Lounsberry, both of Gueydan, and Ronald Lounsberry of Baton Rouge; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. MALLETT, Spencer LCAP 8/27/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Spencer Mallett, 67, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, in First Church of God in Christ. Bishop O.B. Pete Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Spencer died Thursday, Aug. 19, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Port Barre and had lived in DeQuincy for the past 45 years. He worked for Hyatt Construction Co. Survivors include his wife, Arlene Mallett of DeQuincy; five sons, Spencer Mallett Jr. of Lake Charles, Walter Mallett of Houston, Thomas Mallett of DeQuincy, Ricky Mallett of Pensacola, Fla., and Edgar Faulks of Starks; one daughter, Faye Edwards of Starks; one stepson, Jackie Lee Frazier of DeQuincy; one stepdaughter, Mercie "De De" Green of Westlake; three brothers, Elisha Mallett and Medrick Mallett, both of Port Barre, and Joseph Charles Mallett of Starks; three sisters, Irene Durio of Port Barre, Rosa Lee Harrison of Opelousas and Earilee Griffith of Palmetto; 22 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. MALVEAUX, Kealon O. LCAP 9/16/1999 Funeral arrangements for Kealon O'Neal Malveaux, infant son of Troy Malveaux and Rhonda Yancy, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999 in a local hospital. MALVEAUX, Kealon O. LCAP 9/17/1999 Graveside services for Kealon O'Neal Malveaux, infant son of Troy Malveaux and Rhonda Yancy, will be at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 17, in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. He died at 2:25 p.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. MANUEL , Dudley J. LCAP 9/8/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Dudley Joseph Manuel, 80, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. A native of Basile, he moved from Iowa to Sulphur 45 years ago. He was a member of VFW Post 2130, the Cajun French Music Association and a former member of the Moose Lodge. He was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and Garden Angels of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He was awarded the Devoted Service Medal of the Diocese of Lake Charles in 1988. He also was awarded the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Service Award and the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Altar Service Award. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Johnson Manuel of Sulphur; two daughters, Mrs. Dale (Paula Manuel) Myers and Karla Manuel, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Gertie Racca of Sulphur; two grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. MANUEL, Dudley J. LCAP 9/9/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Dudley Joseph Manuel, 80, of Sulphur will be at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 9, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Manuel died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Basile, he had lived in Sulphur for the past 45 years. He was a World War II veteran. He retired as an accountant from Cities Service Oil Co. He was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, where he was awarded the Devoted Service Medal of the Diocese of Lake Charles in 1988. He also received the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Service Award and the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Altar Server Award. He was a member of VFW Post 2130, the Calcasieu Cajun Club, the Cajun French Music Association, Garden Angel of Our Lady of Prompt Succor. He was a former member of the Moose Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Johnson Manuel of Sulphur; two daughters, Mrs. Dale (Paula Manuel) Myers and Karla Manuel, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Gertie Racca of Sulphur; two grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, the family said. MANUEL, Horace J. LCAP 9/17/1999 Funeral services for Horace Joseph Manuel, 64, of Westlake, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Danny Miller and Bobby Leger will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Manuel died at 5:20 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Basile and had lived in Westlake for 39 years. He was an Air Force veteran and worked for Citgo Petroleum for 23 years, retiring as a carpenter. He attended Moss Bluff Assembly of God Church. Survivors include his wife, Priscilla Fontenot Manuel of Westlake; one son, Michael Scott Manuel of Westlake; one daughter, Tambra Manuel Floyd of Westlake; one sister, Belle Romero of Elton; and two grandchildren. MARICLE, Margaret LCAP 9/20/1999 PITKIN -- Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Maricle, 85, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, in Occupy No. 2 Church of Pitkin. Burial will be in Occupy No. 1 Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Maricle died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. MARTIN, Bernice Marie LCAP 9/18/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Bernice Marie Martin, 75, were held Friday, Sept. 17, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Monsignor Joseph Bourque officiated. Burial was in Prien Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. A rosary was recited Thursday evening. Mrs. Martin died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999, in her residence. She was a native of Acadia Parish and a resident of Westlake. She was co-owner and operator of Stanley's Rabbitry in Westlake. Survivors include her husband, Stanley Martin of Westlake; three sons, Edward Martin, Rayford Martin and Paul Martin, all of Westlake; two daughters, Mrs. Steven (Louise) Thibodeaux and Bella Ann Norris, both of Westlake; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. MARTIN, John Jr. LCAP 9/18/1999 GUEYDAN -- Funeral services for John "Jack" Martin Jr., 90, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 18, in First United Methodist Church. The Rev. James Schaub will officiate. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Vincent Funeral Home. Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-noon in the funeral home and from noon in the church. Mr. Martin died at 12:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 1999, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Gueydan. He worked with Bank of America for almost 70 years, serving as a bookkeeper, teller, director and president. Survivors include his wife, Laura Winchester Martin of Gueydan; and one brother, Allen D. Martin of Gueydan. MARTIN, Azora M. LCAP 9/1/1999 JOHNSON BAYOU &emdash; Funeral services for Azora Marie Martin, 80, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 1, from Assumption Catholic Church. The Rev. Roland Vaughn will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery in Hackberry under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Martin died Monday, Aug. 30, 1999, in the Cameron hospital. A native of Houma, she lived in Johnson Bayou. She was a member of Assumption Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters, Court Oliver and Pavell, and the Altar Society Our Lady Star of the Sea. Survivors include eight daughters, Wilma Sullivan of Lake Charles, Jane Erbelding, Jackie Jinks, Barbara Leger, Mary Lynn Constance and Georgia Constance, all of Johnson Bayou, and Mary Louise Nunez and Connie Hicks, both of Mauriceville, Texas; two brothers, Paul LeFort of Lake Arthur and Alexis LeFort Jr. of Welsh; two sisters, Velma Ellender of Houma and Odette Pitre of Chauvin; 35 grandchildren; and 55 great-grandchildren. MARTIN, Bernice Marie LCAP 9/17/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Bernice Marie Martin, 75, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 17, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Monsignor Joseph Bourque will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Thursday evening. Mrs. Martin died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999, in her residence. She was a native of Acadia Parish and a resident of Westlake. She was co-owner and operator of Stanley's Rabbitry in Westlake. Survivors include her husband, Stanley Martin of Westlake; three sons, Edward Martin, Rayford Martin and Paul Martin, all of Westlake; two daughters, Mrs. Steven (Louise) Thibodeaux and Bella Ann Norris, both of Westlake; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. MATTHIS, Buren LCAP 9/11/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Buren Matthis, 86, of Pitkin will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. He died at 9:26 a.m. Friday in a Pineville care facility. MCBRIDE, Ima LCAP 8/26/1999 CHURCH POINT -- Funeral services for Ima McBride, 94, of Lacassine will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home. She died at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1999, in the Church Point hospital. MCCALL, Dorsey E. LCAP 9/7/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Dorsey E. "Bull" McCall, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, in Parkview Baptist Church. The Rev. Randall Chesson will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, Sept. 7, in the church and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. McCall died Monday, Sept. 6, 1999, in his residence. A native of Indian Bayou, he lived in the Sulphur area since 1948. He was a retired oiler/inspector with W.R. Grace. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and the Plumbers and Steam-Fitters Local Union No. 106. He was a member of Parkview Baptist Church Survivors include his wife, Belle Q. McCall; one son, Ron McCall of Sulphur; one daughter, Shelia M. Rather of Sulphur; two sisters, Audrey Amy of Crowley and Francis Faulk of Alexandria; and three grandchildren. Donations may be made to Parkview Baptist Church or the United Way of Southwest Louisiana, the family said. MCCORMICK, Vivian, Mrs. LCAP 9/30/1999 Memorial services for Mrs. Vivian McCormick, 89, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 30, in Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum. The Rev. Lawrence Hidalgo will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. McCormick died at 10:25 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999, in her residence. A native of Mosele, Miss., she had lived in Lake Charles for more than 70 years. She was a former co-owner and vice president of Vivian's Dress Shop. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church of Sulphur. Survivors include one daughter, Lola C. Martin of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. MCCREADY, Rodney LCAP 9/2/1999 MCCREADY, Sally LCAP 9/2/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Rodney and Sally McCready will be announced by Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. They died Wednesday. J.C. Miller Funeral services for J.C. Miller, 70, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Sept. 2, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Miller died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999, in his residence. A native of Cankton, he was a resident of Lake Charles for 43 years. He was a truck driver for David Miller and Sons Construction for eight years and for Whites Construction for 23 years. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church Survivors include his wife, Pearly Miller; one daughter, Susan Langley of Lake Charles; one son, Clayton Miller of Lafayette; one brother, Frank Miller of Opelousas; three sisters, Manola Stoute of Opelousas, Mary Moore of Mosier, Ore., and Ruby Miller of Church Point; and five grandchildren. MCCREADY, Rodney C. LCAP 9/3/1999 MCCREADY, Sally Elizabeth LCAP 9/3/1999 SULPHUR -- Memorial services for Rodney Cameron McCready, 68, and Sally Elizabeth McCready, 63, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, in First Christian Church. The Rev. Bob White will officiate. Mr. and Mrs. McCready died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999, in Lafayette. He was a native of Saltville, Va. and had lived in Sulphur since 1977. He was a retired supervisor for Olin Chemical Co. and a member of First Christian Church of Sulphur. She was a native of Saltville and had lived in Sulphur since 1977. She was a retired school teacher from W.W. Lewis School and a member of First Christian Church of Sulphur. The McCreadys are survived by two sons, Billy McCready of DeQuincy and Joe McCready of Saltville; and three grandchildren. Mr. McCready's additional survivors include one brother, Stanley McCready of Bristol, Tenn. and one sister, Whiz Roberts of Merryville. Mrs. McCready's additional survivors include one sister, Carolyn Jensen of Virginia Beach, Va.. Memorial donations may be made to First Christian Church, the family said. MCCREADY, Rodney C. LCAP 9/5/1999 MCCREADY, Sally E. LCAP 9/5/1999 SULPHUR -- Memorial services for Rodney Cameron McCready, 68, and Sally Elizabeth McCready, 63, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 5, in The First Christian Church of Sulphur. The Rev. Bob White will officiate. The McCreadys died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999, in Acadia Parish. A native of Saltville, Va., Mr. McCready was a resident of Sulphur since 1977. He retired as a supervisor for Olin Chemical Co. Mrs. McCready was also a native of Saltville and resident of Sulphur since 1977. She retired as a school teacher at W.W. Lewis School. Both were members of The First Christian Church of Sulphur. Their survivors include two sons, Bill McCready of DeQuincy and Joe McCready of Saltville; and three grandchildren. His addition survivors include one brother, Stanley McCready of Bristol, Tenn.; and one sister, Whiz Roberts of Merryville. Her additional survivors include one sister, Carolyn Jensen of Virginia Beach, Va. Memorials may be made to The First Christian Church of Sulphur, the family said. MCDONALD infant LCAP 9/10/1999 CONVERSE -- Graveside services for Jerry Ray McDonald, infant son of Jerry Allen and Tammy Janette McDonald, will be at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 10, in Union Springs Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. He died Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999, in a Holdrege, Neb., hospital. MCKELVEY, Alberta A. LCAP 9/7/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Alberta A. McKelvey, 69, will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. She died Monday in a local care center. MCKELVY, Alberta W. LCAP 9/8/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Alberta "Berdie" Walker McKelvy, 69, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 8, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Gregory Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. She died Monday, Sept. 6, 1999, in a Sulphur care facility. She had lived in the Sulphur area since 1965. She worked as a pharmacy clerk for Breaux's Drugs and K&B Drugs. She was a member of Vincent Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, James Bradley McKelvy of Sulphur; one brother, Terry Walker of Westlake; and three grandchildren. MCKINNON, Clarence E. LCAP 9/12/1999 EDGERLY -- Graveside services for Clarence E "Mr. Mac" McKinnon, 76, of DeQuincy will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 12, in Big Woods Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Mr. McKinnon died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. MCKINNON, Clarence LCAP 9/10/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral arrangements for Clarence McKinnon, 76, will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home. He died Thursday in the DeRidder hospital. MILLER, Jacque LCAP 9/1/1999 Funeral arrangements for Jacque ''J.C.'' Miller, 70, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at his residence. George Nonette Jr. Funeral services for George Nonette Jr. 59, will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, in Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert Owens will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Friday with burial in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Combre Funeral Home. A wake will be from 5 p.m. Thursday at the church. Mr. Nonette died Sunday, Aug. 29, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Rayne, he lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was an auto mechanic and a member of Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include four sons, Terrell Nonette and Eric Nonette, both of Baton Rouge, Gerrell Nonette of Austin, Texas, and George Nonette III of Lake Charles; one daughter, Marzette Nonette-Howell of Tampa, Fla.; one stepson, Larry Lavergne of Lake Charles; two sisters, Gloria Lavine and Roxanne Manuel, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, David Nonette of Lake Charles and Leon Nonette of Lima, Ohio; and eight grandchildren. MILLER, Lucille LCAP 9/10/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Lucille Miller, 65, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Busby will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Miller died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, in Lake Charles. She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. She was a member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 8107. She was a member of Vincent Settlement Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Harvey Miller of Sulphur; one son, Ronald Walters of Lake Charles; one daughter, Constance Hinton of Russellville, Ark.; one brother, David LeDoux of Sulphur; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. MILLER, Marion LCAP 9/29/1999 JENNINGS -- GATTE COVE -- Funeral arrangements for Marion Miller, 72, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in the Jennings hospital. MILLER, Marion LCAP 9/30/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Marion Miller, 72, of Gatte Cove will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 30, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gatte Cemetery. Mrs. Miller died at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. MILLER, Walter A. LCAP 9/16/1999 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Walter Andrew Miller, 62, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, in St. Andrew Episcopal Church. The Rev. Mitzi George will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mr. Miller died at 9:23 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999, in his residence. A native of Arbutus, Md., he was a resident of the Lake Charles area for the past 32 years. He graduated from Cantonsville High School in 1955 and from the University of Maryland in 1960 with a B.S. degree in industrial education. He was mechanical superintendent at both Conoco and Vista Chemicals for many years. He was a member of Kiwanis and served in many offices including lieutenant governor, Division 12, for 1996-1997. He was board president for the Moss Bluff Senior Nutrition Center. He was a member of St. Andrew Episcopal Church. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Beck Miller of Moss Bluff; two sons, Michael Thomas Miller of Westlake and Robert Walter Miller of Savannah, Ga.; two daughters, Karen Irma Miller of Wellfeet, Mass., and Heather Lynn Miller of Moss Bluff; one brother, Richard Thomas Miller of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. MILLER, Rena Q. LCAP 9/2/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Rena Q. Miller, 83, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery. Mrs. Miller died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999, in her residence in Vinton. Amos J. Rideaux Funeral arrangements for Amos J. Rideaux, 63, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died at 4:45 a.m. Wednesday in a New Orleans hospital. MILLER, Walter A. LCAP 9/17/1999 MOSS BLUFF -- Funeral services for Walter Albert Miller, 62, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 17, in St. Andrew Episcopal Church. The Rev. Mitzi George will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Miller died at 9:23 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999, in his residence. A native of Arbutus, Md., he was a resident of the Lake Charles area for the past 32 years. He graduated from Catonsville High School in 1955 and from the University of Maryland in 1960 with a B.S. degree in industrial education. He was mechanical superintendent at both Conoco and Vista Chemicals for many years. He was a member of Kiwanis and served in many offices including lieutenant governor, Division 12, for 1996-1997. He was board president for the Moss Bluff Senior Nutrition Center. He was a member of St. Andrew Episcopal Church. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Beck Miller of Moss Bluff; two sons, Michael Thomas Miller of Westlake and Robert Walter Miller of Savannah, Ga.; two daughters, Karen Irma Miller of Wellfleet, Mass., and Heather Lynn Miller of Moss Bluff; one brother, Richard Thomas Miller of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Moss Bluff Senior Nutrition Center of St. Andrew Episcopal Church, the family said. MITCHELL, Amber K. LCAP 9/10/1999 COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- Funeral services for Amber Kaye Mitchell, 4, daughter of Robert E. and Melissa Koonce Mitchell of Hearne, Texas, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, in Southwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Travis Bo Davis will officiate. Graveside services will be at noon Saturday in Norwood Cemetery in Hearne, Texas. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today. She died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, in her residence. She was a native of Lake Charles. Survivors include four brothers, Aaron Kyle Mitchell, Charles Ryan Mitchell and Steven Lee Mitchell, all of Hearn, Texas, and Robert Eugene Mitchell of Fort Worth, Texas; two sisters, Krystal Ann Mitchell and Ashley Nicole Mitchell, both of Waco, Texas; her parents; her grandparents, Wayne and Kaye Koonce of Bryan, Texas; and her great-grandmother, Florence "Sister" Rast of Westlake. Memorial donations may be made to Batten's Disease Foundation, 2600 Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH 43207, the family said. MITCHELL, John F. LCAP 9/23/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for John F. Mitchell will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in Red Level, Ala. MONK, James E. LCAP 9/16/1999 LACAMP -- Funeral services for James Ervin Monk, 88 of Leesville, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, in Laurel Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Church Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Monk died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999, in his Leesville residence. MOORE, Annie L. LCAP 9/26/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Annie Laura Moore, 94, of Slagle will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery in Slagle. Mrs. Moore died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, in DeRidder. MORELAND, Ola Mae LCAP 8/27/1999 VINTON -- Funeral services for Ola Mae Moreland, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery in Lake Charles. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Moreland died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1999, in Jeanerette. She was a native of Abbeville, worked as a self-employed certified public accountant and was a member of ABWA. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Tom (Pat) Kelly of Jeanerette; two brothers, Dyre Davidson of Westlake and Melvin Davidson of Woodville, Texas; one sister, Elendor Longnion of Vinton; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. MORGAN , Willie LCAP 9/3/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Willie Morgan, 69, will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. He died Thursday in his residence. MORGAN, Helen L. LCAP 9/9/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Helen Louise Morgan, 72, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, in Wesley United Methodist Church. The Rev. Leon Boggs will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 8:30 a.m. Friday in the church. Mrs. Morgan died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of Crowley, she was a resident of Sulphur. She was a nurse in Dr. Charles Smith's office for 27 years. She was a volunteer for Care/Help of Sulphur. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, where she participated in the 50 Plus or Minus Group. Survivors include nephews Wayne Melvin of Estherwood and Charles Melvin of Los Angeles; and nieces Cindy Melvin and Brenda Ardoin, both of Sulphur. MORGAN, Willie LCAP 9/4/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Willie "Bill" Morgan, 69, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 6, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Decoteau will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today in Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne and 2-10 p.m. Sunday in Robison Funeral Home. Mr. Morgan died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999, in his residence. He was a retired Army chief warrant officer and a retired postmaster. He was a director of the Lay Carmelite, the St. Theresa's Little Flower chapter and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a CCD teacher and the coordinator of the adoration chapel of Our Lady of LaSalette. He was a Eucharist minister to the sick and the shut-ins and was a youth minister and youth coordinator. He sat at St. John's Table at Legion of Mary Auxiliary Cursillo No. 96. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Morgan of Sulphur; three sons, Gil Morgan of Lafayette, Mark Morgan of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Jody Morgan of Washington, D.C.; four daughters, Dona Sue Garbiso of Houston, Judy Morgan of Lafayette, Lori Guidry of Duson and Kimberly Jackson of Germany; four stepsons, Steve Simon of Sulphur, Gary Simon of Vinton, Mark McClelland of Sulphur and Glenn McClelland of Silsbee, Texas; five stepdaughters, Sharon Naquin of Iowa, La., Kathy Cedars of Sulphur, Carol Wilson of Fort Worth, Texas, Liz Barnett of Austin, Texas, and Lynn Bourque of Winnie, Texas; four brothers, Sidney Morgan of Port Arthur, Texas, Wilman Morgan of San Diego, Dudley Morgan of Broussard and Leonard Morgan of Lafayette; 37 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. MORRIS, Eugene H. LCAP 8/27/1999 Funeral services for Eugene H. Morris, 71, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Morris died Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999, in his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School and worked as superintendent of the water company. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Lillian Cecile Morris of Lake Charles; five sons, William "Bill" Morris and Donald Morris, both of Lake Charles, Michael Morris of Houston, and Robert "Bobby" Morris and James "Jimmy" Morris, both of Sulphur; one daughter, Kathleen Bollman of Lake Charles; one brother, William Morris of Lake Charles; one sister, Katie Spurlock of Craig, Colo.; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. MURPHY,Carrie B., Mrs. LCAP 9/5/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Breaux Murphy, 97, of Lake Charles will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 5, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Murphy died at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999, in a Lake Charles care facility. MURRAY, Carrie Tatman , Mrs. LCAP 9/16/1999 CHEMENYVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Tatman Murray, 87, 1309 N. Grace, will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Chemenyville Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert Owens will officiate. Burial will be in Chemenyville Church Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel in Lake Charles. A wake will be held from 6-9 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. A funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 10 a.m. Friday morning. Mrs. Murray died at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native and longtime resident of St. Landry Parish, she had recently moved to Lake Charles where she was a member of Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. She was a deaconess at Chemenyville Baptist Church and a member of the church's senior mission and was also a member of the Sons and Daughters of Isaac and Rebecca Lodge. Survivors include three daughters, Catherine Jones of Lake Charles, Verdia Skinner, and Jerry Gardenhi, both of Houston; one son, Leon Murray of Lake Charles; two step-daughters, Dorothy M. Green and Loise M. Clemen, both of Lake Charles; three step-sons, Luster Murray of Westlake, Israel and Wilbert Murray, both of San Diego, Calif.; four sisters, Elvira Nash of Lake Charles, Estell Young of Houston, Edmonia Benard of Opelousas and Mary Siverand of Beggs; one brother, Hollins Tatman of Houston; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. MURRAY, Carrie T., Mrs. LCAP 9/14/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Carrie Tatman Murray, 87, of 1309 North Grace St. will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 12:30 p.m. Monday in a local hospital. MURRAY, Henrietta G. LCAP 8/27/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Henrietta Guy Murray, 82, will be at 9:30 a.m. today, Aug. 27, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Evers will officiate. Burial will be in Methodist Cemetery in Melville. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Murray died Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999, in Lake Charles. She was a native of Odonburg and had lived in Westlake since 1992. She was a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God. Survivors include one son, John Leslie Murray Jr. of Westlake; three daughters, Mona Gene Murray of Westlake, Marietta Monceaux of Moss Bluff and Sherry Alleman of Lake Charles; one brother, Dewitt Guy of Slaughter; 16 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. MURRY, Jordan S. LCAP 9/20/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Jordan Slay Murry, 71, will be at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 20, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Revs. John Campbell and Bill Smith will officiate. Interment will be in Oakdale Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation is 8 a.m.-noon and from 1 p.m. Mr. Murry died Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999, in the Oakdale hospital. A native of Whightman, Texas, he lived most of his life in Oakdale. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margaret Murry; two sons, Bill and Jim Murry, both of Oakdale; two daughters, Ann Murry Keller of Gretna and Kathy Murry Stapelton of Oakdale; one sister, Hellen Sellers of El Paso, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice, the family said. MYERS, Ethel M. LCAP 9/5/1999 ORANGE, Texas -- Funeral services for Ethel McInnis Myers, 86, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, in McDonald Memorial Baptist Church. The Rev. Joe Orr will officiate. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in McInnis Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home of Orange. Visitation is from 5 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Myers died Friday, Sept. 3, 1999, in her residence. A native of Anacoco, she was a former resident of Peason and DeQuincy and had lived in Orange for the past 25 years. She was a graduate of Peason High School and Northwestern Normal College in Natchitoches. She taught at several Southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas schools having served most of her tenure in Starks where she retired. She was a member of McDonald Memorial Baptist Church where she taught the Ruth Sunday School class. Survivors include one son, Waynon W. Myers of West Orange; one daughter, Olivia Earle Gontarz of Apache Junction, Ariz.; one brother, Elton McInnis of Westlake; seven grandchildren; and several great and great-great grandchildren. NELSON, Joyce LCAP 8/26/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Joyce Nelson, 70, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Glass Window Cemetery in Slagle. She died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. NICHOLS, Wilmer A. Jr. LCAP 9/5/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Wilmer A. Nichols Jr., 88, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 5, in First Baptist Church of DeQuincy. The Revs. Eddie Clement, Lawrence Hidalgo, Leonard Guillott, Dale Gary and Lonnie Gothrup will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-noon in the funeral home and from 12:30 p.m. in the church. Mr. Nichols died Friday, Sept. 3, 1999, in his residence. A native of Addis, he had lived in DeQuincy for most of his life. He was a retired carman for Missouri Pacific Railroad. He was a member of Woodmen of the World. He was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church of DeQuincy and past member and deacon of Temple Baptist Church of DeQuincy. Survivors include his wife, Esther Lounsberry Nichols of DeQuincy; two sons, Wilmer A. Nichols of Sulphur and Alfred E. Nichols of DeQuincy; one daughter, Mrs. John (Beverly) Puerta of DeQuincy; two sisters, Agnes Crawford of Hattiesburg, Miss., and Delaine Yaw of Trinity, Texas; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. NIX, Neil B. LCAP 9/24/1999 Funeral services for Neil Bernard Nix, 71, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Emmit Wren and W.T. Darnell will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mr. Nix died at 4 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Childersburg, Ala., he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 20 years. He worked as an optician until his retirement. Survivors include five sons, Neil Bernard Nix Jr. of Topeka, Kan., Keith Nix of Dallas, George Nix of Girdwood, Ala., Mark Nix of Little Rock, Ark., and Brett Virgil Nix of Atoka, Tenn.; two daughters, Linda Nix of Topeka, Kan., and Melinda Henry of Sheridan, Ark.; three brothers, Reynolds Nix of Greenville, Miss., Ralph Kermit Nix of Ganada, Texas, and Milton David Nix of Lake Charles; two sisters, Shirley Nix Mims of Westlake and Olia Nix Cancienne of Moss Bluff; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. NIX, Neil B. LCAP 9/25/1999 Funeral services for Neil Bernard Nix, 71, will be at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 25, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Emmit Wren and W.T. Darnell will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Nix died at 4 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Childersburg, Ala., had lived in Lake Charles for the past 20 years, and worked as an optician until his retirement. Survivors include five sons, Neil Bernard Nix Jr. of Topeka, Kan., Keith Nix of Dallas, George Nix of Girdwood, Ala., Mark Nix of Little Rock, Ark., and Brett Virgil Nix of Atoka, Tenn.; two daughters, Linda Nix of Topeka and Melinda Henry of Sheridan, Ark.; three brothers, Reynolds Nix of Greenville, Miss., Ralph Kermit Nix of Ganada, Texas, and Milton Donald Nix of Lake Charles; two sisters, Shirley Nix Mims of Westlake and Olia Nix Cancienne of Moss Bluff; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. NUNEZ, Mrs. Lolly LCAP 9/1/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Lolly (Noelie Babs) Nunez, 80, will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., and 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mrs. Nunez died at 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999, in a local care center. A native of LeRoy, she lived in Lake Charles for the past 36 years. She was a 1937 graduate of Indian Bayou High School. She was a member of the Pokeno Club and was a member of the Ceramics Group at the Second Avenue Recreation Center. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Lolly J. Nunez; two sons, Conrad Nunez of Lake Charles and Ted Nunez of Ragley; one daughter, Paulette Terio of Trumbull, Conn.; two sisters, Mildred Sonnier and Rosa Duhon of Abbeville; and six grandchildren. ORR, James J. LCAP 9/8/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for James Jonathan Orr, 47, will be announced by Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale. He died Tuesday in an Alexandria hospital. ORR, James J. LCAP 9/9/1999 GLENMORA -- Funeral services for James Jonathan Orr, 47, of Elizabeth, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 9, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Humble Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home in Oakdale. Mr. Orr died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. PARISH, Jessie E. Jr. LCAP 9/20/1999 Funeral services for Jessie E. Parish Jr., 65, of Big Lake, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Gary Mann and W.H. Yarbor-ough will officiate. Burial will be in Pujol Cemetery in Big Lake. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Parish died at 3:50 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Henrietta, Texas, he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 32 years. He worked at Conoco for 26 years as a maintenance supervisor before retiring. Survivors include his wife, Margie Devall Parish; three sons, Gary Parish and Roger and Farrell Thomas, all of Lake Charles; two daughters, Debbie Philmon and Kathy Thomas, both of Lake Charles; three brothers, Raymond Parish of Chickasha, Okla., Donald Parish of Jacksboro, Texas, and Dale Parish of Carlyss; his mother, Luella Parish of Maplewood; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Jackie F. Robertson Funeral arrangements for Jackie Frank Robertson, 52, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 5 p.m. Sunday in a local care center. PARKER, Annie L. LCAP 9/30/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Annie Littleton Parker, 70, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery in Pickering. Mrs. Parker died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. PARKER, Hazel L. LCAP 9/25/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Memorial services for Hazel L. Parker, 69, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 25, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery. Mrs. Parker died at 8:33 a.m. Friday, Sept. 24, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. PATTERSON, Mrs. Robert M. LCAP 9/24/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Robert (Margaret "Maggie") Myers Patterson, 57, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, in Johnson Funeral Home. Monsignor Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Patterson died at 8:02 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lacassine, she had lived in Lake Charles for the past 29 years. She was a graduate of Lacassine High School. Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Wendy Collins of Lake Charles; three brothers, James and Curley Myers, both of Lake Charles, and Kenneth Myers of Roseburg, Ore.; five sisters, Jo Ann Brignac of Pine Prairie, Barbara Ann Reber of Schuylkill Haven, Penn., Patricia Monceaux of Lacassine, Katherine Benoit of Welsh and Sandra Deshotel of Hayes; and her mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Bill (Wilma Hebert) Simon of Hayes. PAULEY, Jack A. LCAP 9/28/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Jack Alvin Pauley, 25, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. L.P. Upton will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today in the funeral home, and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Pauley died Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999, in Westlake. A native and lifelong resident of Sulphur, he graduated from Sulphur High School and worked in construction. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George (Evelyn) Pauley of Sulphur; one brother, George Pauley Jr. of Abilene, Texas; and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S.A. "Jack" (Bernadine) Pauley of DeRidder. PAYTON, Rosetta W. LCAP 9/24/1999 Funeral services for Rosetta Washington Payton, 47, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. John Dartez will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by Syrie Funeral Home of Lafayette. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today in Syrie Funeral Home and from 12:30 p.m. Saturday in Combre Funeral Home. Mrs. Payton died Monday, Sept. 20, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. She was a native of Cameron and a resident of Lafayette. Survivors include her husband, Jeffery Payton; one son, Aubrey Brandon of Kentucky; one daughter, Richonda Noble; five brothers, Cleveland Washington Jr., Calvin Washington and Glenn Washington, all of Lake Charles, Herbert Bartie of Dallas and Jimmie Lee Washington of Mississippi; six sisters, Sephora Allen, Linda Weston, Gwynn Washington, Carolyn Frelow and Charly Berry, all of Lake Charles, and Deborah Graves of Houston; her mother, Viola Moore; and two grandchildren. PENN, James Sr. LCAP 8/26/1999 OBERLIN -- Funeral arrangements for James Penn Sr. will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. He died Tuesday in his residence. Lawrence Sam Sr. Funeral services for Lawrence Sam Sr., 79, will be at 10:30 a.m. today, Aug. 26, in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 8-10:15 a.m., with a rosary at 9 a.m, in the funeral home. Mr. Sam died Monday, Aug. 23, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Carencro, he had lived in Lake Charles for 40 years. He was a World War II veteran. He retired from the Calcasieu Parish School Board. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Duplechain Sam of Lake Charles; three sons, Lawrence Sam Jr. of Lake Charles, Horace Sam of Fairfield, Calif., and Donald Ray Sam of Houston; one brother, Eugene Sam of Blythe, Calif.; two sisters, Luverda Jones and Evelyn Sharlow, both of Beaumont, Texas; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. PENN, James A. Sr. LCAP 8/27/1999 OBERLIN -- Funeral services for James Arthur Penn Sr., 68, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, in Thompson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Community Cemetery in Oakdale. Mr. Penn died Monday, Aug. 23, 1999, in his residence. PERKINS, Cora M. LCAP 9/29/1999 SINGER -- Funeral services for Cora M. Perkins, 88, will be at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 29, in Good Hope Baptist Church. The Rev. Jerry L. Hext will officiate. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mrs. Perkins died Monday, Sept. 27, 1999, in the DeQuincy hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Singer, a member of Good Hope Baptist Church and a former Sunday school teacher. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Self and Greta Magel, both of Singer; two sisters, Billy Perkins of Toledo, Texas, and Elga Berry of DeQuincy; two brothers, Jessie Nelson of Singer and Glen Nelson of Lumberton, Texas; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. PERKINS, Lorene P. LCAP 9/12/1999 PITKIN -- Funeral services for Lorene P. Perkins, 66, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 12, in Pitkin Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Drake Fork Cemetery in Cravens under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. She died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, in Oakdale. PERRY , Luna , Mrs. LCAP 9/19/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Luna Perry, 66, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Saturday in the Sulphur hospital. Preston Poullard LCAP 9/19/1999 Funeral arrangements for Preston Poullard, 82, of Lake Charles will be announced by James Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital. PERRY, Evelyn R. LCAP 9/21/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Evelyn Raye Perry, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles Gendron will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mrs. Perry died Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999. A native of DeQuincy and a resident of Sulphur, she was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at West Cal-Cam, the Catholic Daughters of America at Our Lady of Prompt Succorand as Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Don "Blue" Perry; two sons, Rusty Perry of Houston and Danny Perry of Sulphur; two daughters, Cathy Surcouf and Patti Ellender, both of Sulphur; one brother, Thomas Mitchell of Sulphur; one sister, Catherine Drost of Sulphur; and 12 grandchildren. PERRY, Evelyn R. LCAP 9/22/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Evelyn Raye Perry, 71, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 22, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles Gendron will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Tuesday evening. Mrs. Perry died Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999. She was a native of DeQuincy and a resident of Sulphur. She was a member of the West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital Ladies Auxiliary and of the Catholic Daughters of America. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Don ''Blue'' Perry; two sons, Rusty Perry of Houston and Danny Perry of Sulphur; two daughters, Cathy Surcouf and Patti Ellender, both of Sulphur; one brother, Thomas Mitchell of Sulphur; one sister, Catherine Drost of Sulphur; and 12 grandchildren. PERRY, Luna Mae LCAP 9/24/1999 Funeral services for Luna Mae Perry, 66, will be at noon Saturday, Sept. 25, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is 9-11:45 a.m., with a 10:30 a.m. devotional, in the funeral home. Mrs. Perry died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Marquard Perron Sr. of Lake Charles; one brother, Eric Perry of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. PEVETO, Cleveland O. LCAP 9/16/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Cleveland Otis Peveto, 71, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Mr. Peveto died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. PEVETO, Cleveland O. LCAP 9/15/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Cleveland Otis Peveto, 71, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday and from 8:30 a.m. Friday. Mr. Peveto died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Sulphur, he had lived in Reeves for the past 11 years. He served in the Air Force and the Air Force Reserves for 30 years and was a member of the Moss Bluff VFW. Survivors include his wife, Frances Peveto of Reeves; three daughters, Paula Jean Dubin of Patterson, Calif., Charlene Elaine Bennett of Sulphur and Cynthia P. Broussard of Reeves; one sister, Mary Hantz of Sulphur; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. POOLE, Linda LCAP 9/16/1999 Funeral arrangements for Linda Poole, 50, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. POOLE, Linda Jean LCAP 9/18/1999 BELL CITY -- Funeral services for Linda Jean Poole, 50, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 18, from St. John Vianney Catholic Church. The Rev. Dwayne LeBleu and Brother Gerry Mann will officiate. Burial will be in Hayes Cemetery in Hayes under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Friday evening. Mrs. Poole died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Hayes and had lived in Lake Charles for most of her life. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School and was co-owner of Cajun Video. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Larry Lee Poole of Lake Charles; two sons, Leo E. Poole and Larry Paul "Teency" Poole, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Marlene Marie Comeaux of LeBleu Settlement; three brothers, Ted Holland of Lake Charles, David Holland of DeRidder and Sherman Holland of Westlake; her parents, Leo and Irene LaRocque of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. POOLE, Linda Jean LCAP 9/17/1999 BELL CITY -- Funeral services for Linda Jean Poole, 50, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, from St. John Vianney Catholic Church. The Rev. Dwayne LeBleu and Brother Gerry Mann will officiate. Burial will be in Hayes Cemetery in Hayes under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Poole died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Hayes and had lived in Lake Charles for most of her life. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Larry E. Poole of Lake Charles; two sons, Leo E. Poole and Larry Paul "Teency" Poole, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Marlene Marie Comeaux of LeBleu Settlement; three brothers, Ted Holland of Lake Charles, David Holland of DeRidder and Sherman Holland of Westlake; her parents, Leo and Irene LaRocque of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. PORTER, Ralph E. LCAP 9/14/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Ralph E. ''Jack'' Porter, 70, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Monday in Atlanta, Ga. PORTER, Ralph E. LCAP 9/16/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Ralph E. "Jack" Porter, 70, of Dacula, Ga., will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, in Hixson funeral Home. The Revs. George Lee Glass and Jon Tellifero will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation is from noon-9 p.m. today, Sept. 16, and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Porter died Monday, Sept. 13, 1999, in an Atlanta hospital. A native of DeRidder, he graduated from DeRidder High School and USL with a degree in geology. He was an Armed Forces veteran of six years and a retired senior engineer with Transco Gas Corporation after 30 years of service. He was a member of various engineering societies and the DeRidder Masonic Lodge No. 271 F and AM. He was a member of Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church of Dacula, Ga. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Frazar Porter; two daughters, Lisa Daenen and Jackie West; and four grandchildren. POULLARD, Preston Sr. LCAP 9/24/1999 Funeral services for Preston Poullard Sr., 82, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, in Rose of Sharon Christ Sanctified Church. The Rev. Carl Rigmaiden will officiate. Burial will be in Eternal Rest Cemetery in Elton under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Preston died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Elton and had moved to Lake Charles from Basile. Survivors include one son, Larry Poullard of Lake Charles; one daughter, Etta Lois Poullard Dunn of Zachary; one brother, Carlton Poullard of DeQuincy; one sister, Hazel Swallow of Elton; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. PRYOR, Manuel Sr. LCAP 9/10/1999 MOSSVILLE -- Funeral services for Manuel "Pop Overall" Pryor Sr. will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, in Pasadena Baptist Church. The Rev. L.T. Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Pryor died Monday, Sept. 6, 1999, in his residence. A native of Washington, La., he had lived in Mossville for most of his life. He was a Mason of Prince Hall. He worked for Union Pacific Railroad, from which he retired. He was a member of Pasadena Baptist Church, where he served as an usher. Survivors include his wife, Samather Pryor of Mossville; five sons, Manuel Pryor Jr. and Clarence Pryor, both of Westlake, Archie Pryor and Ricky Pryor, both of Mossville, and Rufus Pryor of Houston; three daughters, Ruby Alice Pryor of Mossville, Mrs. Ruthie Ann Pryor Porter of Westlake and Mrs. Elamese Hardy of Iowa, La.; 28 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and 24 great-great-grandchildren. PRYOR, Manuel Sr. LCAP 9/7/1999 MOSSVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Manuel "Pop-Overalls" Pryor Sr., 90, will be announced by James Funeral Home. He died Monday in his residence. RAGLAND, Viola F., Mrs. LCAP 9/8/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Viola F. Ragland, 67, of Anacoco will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco. Mrs. Ragland died Monday, Sept. 6, 1999, in the Leesville hospital. RANDOLPH, Robert S. LCAP 9/23/1999 Graveside services for Robert Sidney Randolph, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 24, in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Lueg will officiate. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Randolph died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1999, in his residence. A native of Lawton, Okla., he moved to Lake Charles in 1938 to work with the Union Sulphur Co. He was a graduate of the University of Oklahoma. He retired from Vincent and Welsh Inc. and for many years was an independent lease broker. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Marguerite Beresford Randolph of Lake Charles; two sons, Robert J. Randolph of Ann Arbor, Mich. and Thomas S. Randolph of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Louisiana or the American Cancer Society designated for prostate cancer research, the family said. RANKIN, William J. LCAP 9/8/1999 LEESVILLE -- Graveside services for William Joseph Rankin, 72, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, in Leesville Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Rankin died Monday, Sept. 6, 1999, in Leesville. REGAN, James LCAP 9/10/1999 Funeral arrangements for James Regan, 82, will be announced by Johnson Funeral home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. REGAN, James H. Sr. LCAP 9/11/1999 Funeral services for James H. Regan Sr., 82, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. David Whitlock will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Regan died at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. He was a native of Egan and had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was a graduate of Iowa High School and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a retired electrician with IBEW Local 861. Survivors include three sons, Ronald J. Regan and James H. Regan Jr., both of Austin, Texas, and Bruce W. Regan of Houston; one daughter, Judy Regan Joubert of Iowa; two sisters, Frances Logan of Lake Charles and Mary Louise Armentor of New Orleans; 14 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. RICHARD, Louis J. LCAP 9/19/1999 JENNINGS -- Memorial services for Louis Joseph Richard, 80, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 19, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Miller French Cemetery. Mr. Richard died at 9:10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. RIDEAUX, Amos J. LCAP 9/10/1999 Memorial services for Amos J. Rideaux, 63, will be at 7 p.m. today, Sept. 10, in King's Funeral Home. The Rev. Alfred King will officiate. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mr. Rideaux died at 4:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999, in a New Orleans hospital. A native of Welsh, he had lived in Lake Charles for 60 years. He retired from J.C. Penney department store. Survivors include one daughter, Nettie Mae Threats of Russellville, Ark.; two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude R. Captain and Mrs. Lou Ethel Richard, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Henry and Sidney Rideaux, both of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. ROBERTSON, Jackie F. LCAP 9/24/1999 SENATOBIA, Miss. -- Funeral servives for Jackie Frank Robertson, 52, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, in the Felix Cauthen Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Senatobia Cemetery. Local arrangements were by Fondel Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Robertson died Sunday, Sept. 19, in a Lake Charles hospital. ROSE, Monty P. LCAP 9/21/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral arrangements for Monty Patrick Rose, 29, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died at 8:35 a.m. Monday in the Sulphur hospital. ROSE, Monty P. LCAP 9/22/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Monty Patrick Rose, 29, will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. The Rev. Peter Reval and Deacons Garrett Caraway and Fred Reed will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mr. Rose died at 8:35 a.m. Monday, Sept. 20, 1999, in Sulphur. He was a lifelong resident of Westlake. He graduated from Westlake High School in 1991 and that year was named Special Education Student of the Year by the Calcasieu Parish School Board. He was a former employee of CARC and a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include his parents, George and Marcella Rose of Westlake; one brother, George Alan Rose of Dallas; one sister, Gay Rose Morris of Aubrey, Texas; and his paternal grandmother, Sadie Rose of Westlake. ROSETTE, Paul LCAP 8/27/1999 JENNINGS -- Memorial services for Paul Rosette, 64, was held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at a later date. Mr. Rosette died Sunday, Aug. 15, 1999, in a Chalemtte hospital. ROYA, Rose LCAP 9/21/1999 Funeral services for Rose Roya, 51, of Lafayette, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mrs. Roya died Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999, in a Lafayette hospital. A native of Lake Charles, she had lived in Lafayette for the past 12 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Broussard Survivors include her husband, Glen Roya; one daughter, Deborah Huval of Lafayette; one son, Edward Roya of Broussard; one sister, JoAnn LeDoux of Lake Charles; her mother, Corine St. George of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. ROYER, Joseph E. LCAP 9/24/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Joseph E. Royer, 81, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 25, in Full Gospel Church. The Rev. Mickey Istre will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Royer died at 11:50 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Mermentau Cove, he was a resident of Jennings. He was employed as a sales clerk for Capitol City. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Leitha S. Royer of Jennings; four sons, Billy, Clavin and Terry Royer, all of Jennings, and Melvin Royer of Lafayette; three daughters, Mrs. Joe (Barbara) Serrin and Mrs. Carl (Brenda) Green, both of Jennings, and Lena Dupuis of Houston; one brother, Lovick Royer of Jennings; 19 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. RUHNKE, Gwendolyn M. LCAP 9/15/1999 SULPHUR -- Memorial services for Gwendolyn Murphey Ruhnke, 79, will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. James Sample will officiate. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home of Many. Mrs. Ruhnke died Monday, Sept. 13, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a Louisiana native and had lived in Sulphur for the past 20 years. Survivors include three sisters, Marguerite Newton of Beaumont, Texas, Bonnie Ward of Many and Katherine Dale Salter of Sulphur. Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Sulphur Future Building Fund, the family said. SANDROCK, Edgar L. LCAP 9/9/1999 Private memorial services for Edgar Lawrence Sandrock, 65, will be at a later date. The body will be cremated. Mr. Sandrock died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Lake Charles. He was a retired master sergeant for the Louisiana National Guard. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Ginger Sandrock of Lake Charles; one son, Michael Sandrock of Lake Charles; one sister, Helen Goodman of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. SAVOIE, Annie M. LCAP 9/23/1999 Funeral arrangements for Annie M. Savoie, 50, will be announced by Raphael Funeral Home. She died at 7:50 p.m. Wednesday in her residence. SAVOY, Edward LCAP 9/12/1999 Funeral arrangements for Edward Savoy, 83, will be announced by Hixsons Funeral Home. He died Saturday in the Jennings hospital. SAVOY, Edward LCAP 9/13/1999 Funeral services for Edward Savoy, 83, of LeBleu Settlement, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 13, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery in Chloe under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Savoy died at 1:49 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. A native of Soileau, he lived in LeBleu Settlement. He was a Navy veteran of WWII. He was a truck driver for Teamster Local 969. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Ena Buller Savoy; three sons, John David, Charles Donald and James Edward Savoy, all of LeBleu Settlement; one daughter, Elaine Marie Thompson of LeBleu Settlement; one brother, Edway ''Tony'' Savoy of Basile; one sister, Anna Burton of Eunice; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. SCROGGINS, Tristan A. LCAP 9/15/1999 CAMERON -- Graveside services for Tristan A. Scroggins, infant son of Andrew Scroggins and Shannon Wright of Cameron, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, in a Sulphur hospital. SIMMON , Hyman H. LCAP 8/26/1999 Funeral services for Hyman Hart Simmons, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, in St. Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church. The Revs. Charles B. Simmons and Jim Humphreys will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Simmons died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Tylertown, Miss., he had lived in Lake Charles since 1956. He was an Army veteran of World War II and Korea, serving in the 82nd Airborne. He was a State Farm agent for 45 years and a lifetime member of the State Farm Presidents Club. He was a member of the Southwest Association of Life Underwriters, the McNeese Foundation, the Chamber/Southwest Louisiana and its Red Coat Committee, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Better Business Bureau. He was a former member of the Morning Kiwanis. He was a member of St. Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn "Jody" Logan Simmons of Lake Charles; three sons, Hyman "Hamp" Simmons Jr. of Los Angelos, Albert Wallace Simmons of Austin, Texas, and Michael Dean Sebren of Florence, Miss.; four daughters, Cindy Joy Rains of Fort Pierce, Fla., Lucy Clara Thacker of Hickory, N.C., Kathryn "Kathy" Granger of Lake Charles and Julie Anne Cannon of Bay St. Louis, Miss.; one sister, Agnes Allen of Hazlehurst, Miss.; and 10 grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the St. Luke Simpson United Methodist Church Building Fund, the family said. SIMMONS, Hyman H. LCAP 8/27/1999 Funeral services for Hyman Hart Simmons, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, in St. Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church. The Revs. Charles B. Simmons and Jim Humphreys will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Simmons died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Tylertown, Miss., he had lived in Lake Charles since 1956. He was an Army veteran of World War II and Korea, serving in the 82nd Airborne. He was a State Farm agent for 45 years and a lifetime member of the State Farm Presidents Club. He was a member of the Southwest Association of Life Underwriters, the McNeese Foundation, the Chamber/ Southwest Louisiana and its Red Coat Committee, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Better Business Bureau. He was a former member of the Morning Kiwanis. He was a member of St. Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn "Jody" Logan Simmons of Lake Charles; three sons, Hyman "Hamp" Simmons Jr. of Los Angelos, Calif., Albert Wallace Simmons of Austin, Texas, and Michael Dean Sebren of Florence, Miss.; four daughters, Cindy Joy Rains of Fort Pierce, Fla., Lucy Clara Thacker of Hickory, N.C., Kathryn "Kathy" Granger of Lake Charles and Julie Anne Cannon of Bay St. Louis, Miss.; one sister, Agnes Allen of Hazlehurst, Miss.; and 10 grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the St. Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church Building Fund, the family said. SIMON, Stephen P. LCAP 9/9/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Stephen Paul Simon, 25, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Wednesday in Lake Arthur. SIMON, Steven P. LCAP 9/10/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Steven Paul Simon, 25, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Simon died at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, in Lake Arthur. SIMPSON, James LCAP 9/22/1999 Memorial services for James Simpson, 70, were at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. officiated. Burial will be at a later date to be announced. Mr. Simpson died at 2:20 a.m., Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of New Orleans, he lived in Lake Charles for a number of years. SIMPSON, James LCAP 9/15/1999 Funeral arrangements for James Simpson, 70, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Friday in a local hospital. SLACK, Ray LCAP 9/21/1999 Funeral arrangements Ray Slack, 71, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Monday in a local hospital. SLACK, Ray LCAP 9/24/1999 Memorial services for Ray Slack, 71, was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. Mr. Slack died at 8:45 a.m. Monday, Sept. 20, 1999, in a local hospital. SLAUGHTER, Henry Sr. LCAP 9/16/1999 GOUDEAU -- Funeral arrangements for Henry Slaughter Sr., 87, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. He died Wednesday in the Bunkie hospital. SLAUGHTER, Henry Sr. LCAP 9/17/1999 GOUDEAU -- Funeral services for Henry Slaughter Sr., 87, will be at noon Saturday, Sept. 18, in Antioch Baptist Church. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Slaughter died at 5:40 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999, in the Bunkie hospital. SMITH, Harold LCAP 9/27/1999 Funeral arrangements for Harold Smith, 95, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Sunday. SPENCER, James LCAP 9/5/1999 Funeral arrangements for James Spencer, 61, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 8:45 p.m. Friday in a local hospital. SMITH, Harrell R. LCAP 9/28/1999 Funeral services for Harrell Raley "Harry" Smith, 95, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Flowers will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today, resuming at noon Wednesday. Mr. Smith died Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999, in Lake Charles. Born in Ruston and educated at Louisiana Tech, he was a lifelong Louisiana resident. He spent 46 years in the oil industry, serving on the Cities Service Oil Co. board of directors and receiving the Louisiana Engineering Society's highest honor. He served on the boards of the Public Affairs Research Council (PAR), the Council for a Better Louisiana (CABL), Louisiana Manufacturing Association, Louisiana Petroleum Council, YMCA, Lake Charles Municipal Airport Authority, Boys Village, United Appeal, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Gulf States Utilities, McNeese Foundation, Rotary Club of Lake Charles and the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Smith funded scholarships across the state for needy and worthy students. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Calcasieu Parish had proclaimed May 29, 1969, to be Harry Smith Day. Survivors include one daughter, Judith Smith of Houston; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. If they wish, friends may make memorial donations to the H.R. Smith Engineering Scholarship at McNeese State University or the Harrell R. Smith Engineering Scholarship at Louisiana Tech, the family said. SMITH, Larry G. LCAP 9/30/1999 GLENMORA -- Funeral services for Larry Gene Smith, 68, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, in Ardoin Funeral Home of Glenmora. Burial will be in Butter Cemetery of Forest Hill. Mr. Smith died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999, in a St. Charles, Mo., hospital. SMITH, Leslie A. LCAP 9/16/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Leslie A. Smith, 67, will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, in the First Baptist Church of Oakdale. Burial will be in Ardoin Funeral Home. Mr. Smith died at Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999, in his residence. SMITH, Sheila G. LCAP 9/9/1999 DEQUINCY -- Funeral services for Sheila Gail Smith, 42, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, in Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. She died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, in the funeral home. A native of Orange, Texas, she had lived in the DeQuincy area for most of her life. She was a homemaker. Survivors include one sister, Donna Kay Smith of DeQuincy; four half-brothers, Kenneth Cook, Lee Cook, Dewey Richardson and Dennis Richardson, all of Pensacola, Fla.; three half-sisters, Kathryn Cook, Donna Jo Richardson and Holley Ann Richardson, all of Pensacola; her parents Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Smith of Baker, Fla.; her grandmother, Margie Colley of Tallahassee, Fla.; and her companion, Kenneth Franklin of DeQuincy. SMITH, Stephanie LCAP 9/28/1999 Funeral arrangements for Stephanie Smith, 18, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Monday, Sept. 27, 1999, in a local hospital. SMITH, Stephanie D. LCAP 9/29/1999 IOWA -- Funeral services for Stephanie D. Smith, 18, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 29, from St. Raphael Catholic Church. The Revs. Bill Miller and John Moffett will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 8 a.m.-1:20 p.m. in the funeral home. Ms. Smith died at 11:35 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Iowa, a graduate of Iowa High School and a member of the National Honor Society and Honor Society's Sweethearts. She was a freshman at McNeese State University and an employee of First Bank. Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen (Jessie Faciane) Smith of Iowa; one brother, Alan Smith of Lake Charles; two sisters, Jennifer Augustine of Bogalusa and Kristy Smith of Shreveport; her paternal grandmother, Willie L. Smith of Orange, Texas; maternal grandmother, Colleen Flint of Slidell; and her fiance, Ryan Riley of Baton Rouge. SMITH, Lelia R. LCAP 9/5/1999 MARKSVILLE -- Funeral services for Lelia Ann Roy Smith, 61, will be at noon today, Sept. 5, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. James A. Ferguson will officiate. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. in Consolata Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction of Melancon Funeral Home of Bunkie. Visitation is from 11:15 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Smith died Friday, Sept. 3, 1999, in Marksville. Survivors include one son, Allen L. Smith III of New Orleans; one daughter, Brent Anne Smith of Lafayette; one brother, Chris J. Roy Sr. of Alexandria; and her mother, Elmire Lemoine Roy of Marksville. Memorials may be made to Hospice Care of La., 201 Johnson Street, Suite 100, Alexandria, LA 71301, the family said. SMITH, William H. LCAP 8/27/1999 Funeral services for William H. Smith, 73, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery in Lacassine. Visitation is noon-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Smith died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1999, in his residence. A native of Crowley, he had lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. He was a Marine veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include two sons, Roy Smith of Reeves and Ray Smith of Atlanta; one daughter, Shirley Duhon of Lafayette; one brother, George Smith of Lake Charles; four sisters, Emma Murphy of Crowley, Lilly Fredrick of Jennings, Cora Rippeon of Lake Charles and Mary Griffin of Bossier City; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. SPENCER, James LCAP 9/14/1999 Funeral services for James Spencer, 61, of 100 South Storer St. in Iowa, will be at noon today, Sept. 14, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in the East Ridge Cemetery in Welsh. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Mr. Spencer died at 8:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Iowa, he had lived in Detroit for a number of year before moving back to the Lake Charles-Iowa area. He was a Navy veteran. Survivors are two sons, Jeremy Spencer of Detroit and James Spencer Jr. of Boston, Mass.; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Prudhomme of Iowa and Alice Seward of Oakland, Calif.; his mother, Mrs. Milean Spencer of Iowa. ST. ROMAIN, John A. LCAP 9/24/1999 IOWA, La. -- Funeral services for John Andree' St. Romain, 43, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, from St. Raphael Catholic Church. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:15 p.m., and 8-9:15 a.m. Saturday, in the funeral home. Mr. St. Romain died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1999, in Oklahoma. A native of Iowa, La., he was a 1974 graduate of Iowa High School. He worked as a welder for many years and had worked for an Oklahoma company most recently. He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Christopher Aaron St. Romain of Beaumont, Texas; one daughter, Danielle Jade St. Romain of Beaumont, Texas; two brothers, Don St. Romain Jr. of Iowa, La., and Robert Joseph St. Romain of Houston; one sister, Angela St. Romain Treadway of Bell City; and his father, Don St. Romain Sr. of Iowa, La. STEVENS, Mrs. Justine LCAP 9/13/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Justine Stevens, 74, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. STEVENS, Justine LCAP 9/17/1999 Funeral services for Justine Stevens, 74, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, in Mount Calvary Baptist Church. The Rev. E.L. Garner will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Stevens died Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, in a local hospital. She lived most of her life in St. Landry Parish. A member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church, she was a deaconess, a member of the mission and a former youth choir supervisor. Survivors include three sons, Harry Hagger Jr. of Rockford, Ill., Robert Lee Hagger of Lake Charles and Lee Hagger of Flushing, N.Y.; three daughters, Mary Joseph of Lake Charles, Eloise Guillory of Los Angeles and Barbara Jean Thierry of Inglewood, Calif.; two brothers, Howard Woolridge of Lacassine and Floyd Woolridge of Rosa; two sisters, Emma Lee Hampton of Houston and Alice Wright of Beaumont, Texas; four stepsons, Larry Stevens, Archery Stevens, Michael Stevens and Aaron Stevens, all of Lake Charles; two stepdaughters, Carolyn Guillory and Theresa Green, both of Lake Charles; 24 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren. STEWART, Betty W. LCAP 9/30/1999 Funeral arrangements for Betty Williams Stewart, 59, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in her residence. STEWART, Edward J. LCAP 9/18/1999 JENNINGS -- Graveside services for Edward J. Stewart, 54, of Kenosha, Wis., were held Friday, Sept. 17, in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. The body was cremated. Mr. Stewart died at 6:40 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, in his residence. TAYLOR , Kenneth R. Sr. LCAP 8/26/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Kenneth Russell Taylor Sr., 73, will be at 10 a.m. today, Aug. 26, in White Oaks Funeral Home. Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens in Alexandria. Mr. Taylor died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 1999, in an Alexandria hospital. TEAL, Gerald J. LCAP 9/5/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Gerald John Teal, 36, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 6, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Mr. Teal died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999, in the Jennings hospital. THIERRY Infant LCAP 9/13/1999 Funeral arrangements for Steven Thierry, infant, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a local hospital. THIERRY, Steven E. LCAP 9/16/1999 Funeral services for Steven Earl Thierry, infant son of Earl and Samantha Thierry, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17, in King's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery. He died Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, in a local hospital. THOMPSON, Jim LCAP 9/27/1999 PITKIN -- Funeral services for Jim Thompson, 91, will be at 4 p.m. today, Sept. 27, in Shady Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be in Occupy No. One Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home in Oakdale. Mr. Thompson died Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999, in his residence. THORNE, Kathryn LCAP 9/8/1999 WEBSTER, Texas -- Funeral arrangements for Kathryn "Katie Webster" Thorne, 63, will be announced by Forest Park East Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, in the funeral home. Mrs. Thorne died Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999, in Nassau Bay, Texas. A native of Houston, she attended schools in Houston and Beaumont, Texas. She became a professional musician as a teen-ager. She toured Southwest Louisiana in her blues band called Katie Webster and the Uptighters. She began touring nationally in the 1960s. She toured Europe as a soloist and recorded several albums. She worked in Chicago to record the last three records of her career, which included "Swamp Boogie Queen" and "Two Fisted Mama." She returned to Nassau Bay in 1993 and made occasional festival appearances. She was a member of Windsor Village United Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Elizabeth Vereen and Audrey Johnson; two sisters, Earline Allen of Houston and Irma Dews of San Pablo, Calif.; three brothers, Cornelius, Cyrus and Robert Thorne, all of San Francisco; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Texas Kidney Foundation of Austin, Texas, the family said. THORNTON, Floyd LCAP 9/27/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral services for Floyd Thornton, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, in Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Mr. Thornton died at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999, in the Fort Polk hospital. THORNTON, Floyd LCAP 9/24/1999 OAKDALE -- Funeral arrangements for Floyd Thornton, 74, will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home. He died Thursday in the Fort Polk hospital. TOUSSANT, Sidney LCAP 9/29/1999 Funeral arrangements for Sidney Toussant, 62, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. TOUSSANT, Sidney LCAP 9/30/1999 Sidney Funeral services for Sidney Toussant, 62, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 30, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Barras will officiate. The body was cremated. Arrangements are under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Mr. Toussant died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he had resided in California and Alaska. He was a member of ILA-WGMA Local 867 in Alaska. He was a member of Ponda Rosa Trail Ride Club. Survivors include three daughters, Terri, Deirdre and Latoya Toussant, all of California; one sister, Laura Batiste of Wichita, Kan.; his mother, Amelia Toussant of Lake Charles; and a number of grandchildren. TRAHAN, Beulah LCAP 9/14/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Beulah Trahan, 87, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 14, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Msgr. Joseph Bourque will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Trahan died Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, in a Sulphur hospital. A native of Youngsville, she lived in Westlake and was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church and the Altar Society. Survivors include three daughters, Margaret Carter and Grace Hebert of Westlake and Dorothy Toney of Sulphur; two brothers, Edwin Duhon of Westlake and Willie Duhon of Frankfurt, Germany; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. TRENT, Nathan J. LCAP 9/15/1999 WELSH -- Funeral services for Nathan J. Trent, 64, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, in Jones United Methodist Church. Marvette J. Thomas-Jackson will officiate. Burial will be in Eastridge Cemetery under the direction of Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today in the church, with a wake service at 8 p.m. Mr. Trent died at 3:55 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was an Army veteran and attended McNeese State and Texas A&M universities. He retired from Century Telephone Co. in Welsh after more than 28 years of service, was a past Century Telephone "Employee of the Year," and worked for Montel in Westlake for 2 1/2 years. He was past president of United Methodist Men and a former chancel choir member, treasurer and lay leader. He served as the lay delegate to the annual state United Methodist Church conference and as the administrator of the council choir for nine years. Survivors include his wife, Georgia R. Trent of Welsh; one son, Nathan J. Trent Jr. of Welsh; one daughter, Dr. Mary Alice Trent of Tulsa, Okla.; and two grandchildren. VICTORIAN, Sidney Sr. LCAP 9/3/1999 Funeral services for Sidney Victorian Sr., 53, will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 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 6-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mr. Victorian died Saturday, Aug. 28, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Faye Victorian of Lake Charles; one son, Sidney Victorian Jr. of Lake Charles; one stepson, Macky Tyrone Roberson of Lake Charles; one brother, Leroy Joseph Victorian of Lake Charles; and his parents, Lillie Mae and Anthony Victorian, both of Lake Charles. VIDRINE, Elvie LCAP 9/12/1999 IOWA -- Funeral services for Elvie Vidrine, 85, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 13, from St. Raphael's Catholic Church. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 3:30 p.m.; and 8-9:15 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Vidrine died at 11:20 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, in a Welsh care facility. A native of Church Point, she had lived in Iowa most of her life. She was a former saleslady at Perry's and also worked at Micelle's Meat Packers. She was an active member of St. Raphael's Catholic Church where she was a member of the Catholic Daughters and the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include four sons, Ben Cormier of Iowa, Ray Cormier of Crosby, Texas, Dickie Cormier of Lake Charles and Larry Cormier of Monroe; one daughter, Betty Young of Iowa; one sister, Amy Hebert of Iowa; 16 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. VINCENT, Murl L. Sr., Mrs. LCAP 9/16/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Mrs. Murl L. (Ruth J.) Vincent Sr., 94, will be at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 16, in Henning Memorial United Methodist Church. The Rev. Dickie Hoffpauir will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Vincent died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999. She retired from the Calcasieu Parish School Board, for which she taught English at Sulphur High School for many years. She was a member of Henning Memorial United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, M.L. Vincent Jr. of Sulphur; two daughters, Sally V. Unis of DeRidder and Jackie Beritiech of Sulphur; 12 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. VINCENT, M.L. Sr., Mrs. LCAP 9/15/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Mrs. M.L. (Ruth J.) Vincent Sr., 94, will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, in Henning Memorial United Methodist Church. The Rev. Dickie Hoffpauir will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8:30 p.m. today and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mrs. Vincent died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999. She retired from the Calcasieu Parish School Board as a Sulphur High School English teacher. She was a member of Henning United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, M.L. Vincent Jr. of Sulphur; two daughters, Sally V. Unis of DeRidder and Jackie Beritiech of Sulphur; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. WALKER, Thomas, Mrs. LCAP 9/10/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas (Eleanor Marshall) Walker, 91, of Hwy. 3256 in Chloe, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, in New Faith Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Lawrence Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the directon of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Walker died at 1:05 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Crowley, she had lived in the Lake Charles-Chloe area for the most of her life. She was a longtime member of the New Faith Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband; and one sister, Mrs. Alberta Richard of Lake Charles. WALKER, Thomas , Mrs. LCAP 9/8/1999 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Thomas (Eleanor) Walker, 91, 6805 Hwy. 3256, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. She died at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday in a local hospital. WALL, Kenneth C. LCAP 9/8/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Kenneth Carlisle Wall, 39, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, Sept. 8, in Henning United Methodist Church. Additional services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, in First Presbyterian Church of Bastrop. The Revs. Tracie MacKenzie and Richard Hoffpauir will officiate at the Sulphur service. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery in Bastrop under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Wall died Monday, Sept. 6, 1999, in Lake Charles. He earned his bachelor's degree in marketing from Northeast Louisiana University. He was a member of Louisiana Young Bankers Association, Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity of Mississippi State University and the Jolly Rogers Bicycle Racing Club. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jo Wall of Sulphur; two daughters, Mallory Blair Wall and Julia Madison Wall, both of Sulphur; and his parents, Charles Cooper Wall and Beverly Wall, both of Bastrop. Memorial donations may be made to the Henning Memorial Education fund or St. Jude Children's Foundation, the family said. WALSH, William O. LCAP 9/18/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for William Orvis Walsh, 79, of Westlake, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 18, in Robison Funeral Home. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Mr. Walsh died Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Fort Worth, Texas, moved from Cameron to Lake Charles in 1941, and had lived in Westlake for the past 41 years. He was a Coast Guard veteran and served in World War II. He was a mechanic at Olin Chemicals and served as a Little League baseball coach. He was a member of the Westlake American Legion, the VFW and of First Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Cheryl Walsh White of Sulphur and Karla Walsh Minyard of Moss Bluff; two sons, Robert Kenneth Walsh and Michael William Walsh, both of Westlake; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. WALTON , Dottie L. LCAP 9/19/1999 CROWLEY -- Funeral services for Dottie Lou Jeffers Walton, 88, of Estherwood, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 19, in First United Methodist Church. The Revs. Bob Hollis and Spiller Milton will officiate. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery in Ebenezer under the direction of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Walton died at 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, in her residence. She was a member of Crowley Women's Club, Order of Eastern Star and Holt Lyons Circle of United Methodist Women. She was a past member of Crowley Garden Club, Pink Ladies Auxiliary, Young at Heart Club and Farm Bureau Auxiliary. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Janis W. Coignard of Estherwood and Dolores W. McKellar of Mt. Pleasant, Texas; 12 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Acadiana or First United Methodist Church, the family said. WEBB, Thomas C. Jr. LCAP 9/10/1999 SULPHUR -- Memorial services for Thomas Clark Webb Jr., 52, will be at a later date. Mr. Webb died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, in Jackson. WELCH, Anthony D. LCAP 9/27/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Anthony Drew Welch, 23, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Sunday as a result of an automobile accident in Evans. WELCH, Anthony D. LCAP 9/28/1999 WELCH -- Funeral services for Anthony Drew Welch, 23, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 28, in Gum Springs Baptist Church in Hornbeck. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Welch died Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999, in Evans. WELSH, William O. LCAP 9/17/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for William O. Welsh, 79, of Westlake will be announced by Robison Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a Lake Charles hospital. WESTERMAN, Janie M. LCAP 9/8/1999 Funeral services for Janie Myrth Westerman, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Flowers will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Westerman died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, in Lake Charles. Raised in Hope, Ark., she had lived in Lake Charles for more than 50 years. She taught sewing for Singer Sewing Machine Co. and was manager of the Millinery Department at The Fair Store. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Adult Sunday School Class. Survivors include two daughters, Charlotte Pilkerton and Mary Anne Day, both of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. WHITE, Helen LCAP 9/6/1999 Funeral arrangements for Helen White, 70, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died at 9:45 p.m. Saturday in a local hospital. WHITE, Robert Sr., Mrs. LCAP 9/10/1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Robert (Helen) White Sr., 70, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, in Mount Olive Baptist Church. The Rev. Sidney Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. White died at 9:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Garland, she had lived in Lake Charles for most of her life. She was a member of the Eastern Star and Mount Olive Baptist Church, where she was a former member of the Usher Board and Mission Department. Survivors include her husband, Robert White Sr. of Lake Charles; five daughters, Mary White, Catherine White, Shirley Sennett, Clara Thomas and Peggy White, all of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Edith Jean White Villeria of Los Angeles; four sons, Robert White Jr., Benny White, John White and Ezekiel White, all of Lake Charles; two brothers, Manuel Washington and George Washington Sr., both of Lake Charles; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. WHITE, Ruth M. LCAP 9/14/1999 SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Memorial services for Ruth Grace Michel White, 75, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, in First and Calvary Presbyterian Church under the direction of Ayre-Goodwin-Lee, a Heritage Funeral Home. Mrs. White died at 3:25 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, in a local hospital. She attended Sulphur High School and McNeese College. She was a homemaker. She was a member of First and Calvary Presbyterian where she once served as chairman of the Binnie Clements Guild Home tour. She was a volunteer at the Cerebral Palsy Center, served as a member of the Heart Association Board of Directors and was a member of Southern Club and the American Arts Group of Southwest Missouri Museum Associates. She was also an active member of the Pat Jones YMCA. Survivors include her husband, Verne C. White of Springfield, Mo.; one daughter, Carole Lyn White Riesenberg of Columbia, Mo.; two sons, Robert William White of Rogersville, Mo., and John Stevens White of Morganton, N.C.; two brothers, Ray and Kenneth Michel, both of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association Missouri Affiliate, 1675N E. Seminole, Springfield, Mo. 65804, the family said. WHITMAN, Donald, Mrs. LCAP 9/22/1999 LAKE ARTHUR -- Funeral services for Mrs. Donald (Virgie Dubois) Whitman, 64, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mrs. Whitman died at 11 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, 1999, in her residence. WHITTAKER, Savannah C. LCAP 9/2/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Savannah Cheyenne Whittaker will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, in Church of Lord Jesus Christ. Burial will be in Cypress Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died at 4:18 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, 1999, in a Galveston, Texas, hospital. WILLIAMS, Donald L. LCAP 9/25/1999 Funeral services for Donald L. Williams, 70, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, in Johnson Funeral Home. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Williams died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1999, in a Warsaw, Ind., hospital. He attended McNeese State University and played on the school basketball team. He graduated from McNeese and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army infantry. He was an Army veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars and retired as a lieutenant colonel in 1975 after more than 27 years of service. He specialized in aviation and was qualified as a rotary-wing and multiple-engine aircraft pilot. He was a graduate of the Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., served as general staff secretary at Fort Rucker, Ala., and was professor of military science at Texas A&I University. He was awarded the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf clusters, and the Combat Infantryman's Badge. He became community services director for the city of Lake Charles in July 1975 and oversaw the construction of the Mallard Cove Golf Course. He was transferred to the Lake Charles Housing Authority and worked there until 1998. He also served on the Mayor's Armed Forces Committee. He was a member of the American Legion, the VFW and the Optimist Club of Lake Charles. Survivors include two daughters, Donna Williams and Theresa Williams, both of Pensacola, Fla.; and one sister, Margaret Sutton of Warsaw. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association, the family said. WILLIAMS, Donald L. LCAP 9/22/1999 Funeral arrangements for Donald L. Williams, 70, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a Warsaw, Ind. hospital. B.F. Woodruff Funeral arrangements for B.F. Woodruff, 73, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 11 a.m. Tuesday in a local hospital. WILLIAMS, James G. Sr. LCAP 9/10/1999 Funeral services for James Glinnie Williams Sr., 80, of 1014 North Prater St. will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, in Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert E. Campbell will officiate. A Masonic servive will be at noon Saturday. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mr. Williams died at 7:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999, in his residence. A native of Deerfield, Fla., he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He drove a taxi for Big Dad's Taxi Service. He was employed by Kelly Weber Freight Line and he was a retired truck driver for SAIA Motor Freight Lines. He was a longtime member of the Evergreen Baptist Church where he was a member of the Gospel Choir, the Deacon Board and the Jailhouse Ministry and was a senior usher. He was a member of the Ionic No. 26 Pha Mason Lodge. He was a member of American Legion Post 555. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Laura Louise Skipper Williams; two daughters, Bernandine Williams Batiste and Kathy Marie Williams Strong, both of Lake Charles; three sons, Alvin Williams of Dallas and James Glinnie Williams Jr. and Erving Charles, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, James Edward Williams of Newport News, Va. and King Williams of Philadelphia, Pa.; one sister, Vivian Williams Seals of Syracuse, N.Y.; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. WILLIAMS, James G. Sr. LCAP 9/6/1999 Funeral arrangements James G. Williams Sr., 80, 1014 N. Prater Street, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 7:15 a.m. Sunday in his residence. WILLIAMS, Leroy LCAP 9/7/1999 MOSSVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for Leroy "Bubba" Williams, 56, will be announced by James Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. WILLIAMS, Leroy A. LCAP 9/10/1999 Funeral services for Leroy Arthur "Bubba" Williams, 56, will be at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 10, in New Light Baptist Church. The Rev. Isiah Thibodeaux will officiate. Burial will be in Hi Mount Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Mr. Williams died Monday, Sept. 6, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he had lived in California before moving back to Lake Charles. Survivors include one brother, Leonard R. Williams of Los Angeles; and two sisters, Mrs. Patsy Ruth Wade of Los Angeles and Mrs. Chester Lee Moses Pitts of Lake Charles WILLIAMS, Beavis A. LCAP 9/3/1999 EVANS -- Graveside services for Beavis Archie Evans, 80, of Burr Ferry, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 3, in Burr Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Williams died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999, in Leesville. James Wood LEESVILLE -- Funeral arrangements for James Wood, 84, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. He died Thursday in Leesville. WILRIDGE, Freddie Jr. LCAP 8/27/1999 JENNINGS -- Funeral services for Freddie "Tight'' Wilridge Jr., 42, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, in the Union Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Gerald W. Perkins will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Garden Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennnings. A wake will be from 5 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Wilridge died at 6:52 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, 1999, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Jennings. Survivors include one daughter, Briceyn Byers of Crowley; one son, Freddie Johnson of Jennings; four brothers, Troy Wilridge Sr. of Crowley, James Wilridge of Youngsville, Floyd Goodman of Clay City, Ky. and Michael Wilridge Sr. of Jennings; and five sisters, Karen Beckles of Clarksville, Tenn., Starlet Augustine and Lisa Achane, both of Lafayette, Renita Phillips and Pamela Wilridge, both of Jennings. WING, Joseph L. Jr. LCAP 9/28/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Joseph Lee Wing Jr., 83, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. The Rev. Joe McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the funeral home, and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Wing died Monday, Sept. 27, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Westlake, he lived there is entire life. He was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church and was a retired assistant superintendent for Olin Chemical Company. Survivors include one son, Thomas Robert Wing of Westlake; two daughters, Barbara Cormier of Lake Charles and Peggy Wells of Westlake; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. WING, Lee J. Jr. LCAP 9/29/1999 WESTLAKE -- Funeral services for Lee Joseph Wing Jr., 83, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 29, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. The Rev. Joe McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. A rosary was said Tuesday evening. Mr. Wing died Monday, Sept. 27, 1999, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Westlake, he was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church and was a retired assistant superintendent for Olin Chemical Company. Survivors include one son, Thomas Robert Wing of Westlake; two daughters, Barbara Cormier of Lake Charles and Peggy Wells of Westlake; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. WISMER, Claire A. LCAP 9/16/1999 Funeral services for Claire A. Wismer, 64, of Ragley, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Her body was donated to science. Mrs. Wismer died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999, in her residence. A native of Alexandria, she lived in Ragley for the last 19 years. She served as an X-ray technician at Warren Hospital in Philisburg, N.J., for 25 years and worked for the Medical Arts Group in Lake Charles for 16 years. Survivors include her husband, James Wismer; two daughters, Deborah Carlock of Westlake and Joyce McGraw of Lake Charles; two brothers, Lurry J. Plauche of Metairie and David Plauche of Panama City, Fla.; and three grandchildren. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Calcasieu Parish Unit, 1 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 1585, Lake Charles, LA 70929, the family said. WOOD, James LCAP 9/4/1999 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for James Wood, 84, will be at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 4, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco. Mr. Wood died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999, in Leesville. WOODRUFF, B.F. LCAP 9/24/1999 Memorial services for B.F. Woodruff, 73, were at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. Mr. Woodruff died at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1999, in a local hospital. WYNINGER, Birch P. LCAP 9/17/1999 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Birch Perry Wyninger, 81, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 17, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. James Sample will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Wyninger died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999, in his residence. He was an area superintendent for Cities Service for 42 years and was also a contractor/engineer for Stine Lumber Company. He was a member of and a deacon in First Baptist Church in Sulphur. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Artie LeBrun Wyninger; one daughter, Mrs. Don (Joan) Carlin of Beaumont, Texas; four stepsons, Kenneth, Gerald and Billy Wayne Carlin, all of Sulphur, and Kyle Carlin of Orange, Texas; one stepdaughter, Judy LeDoux of Rosepine; one brother, Willian Porter Hill Wyninger of Sulphur; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. WYSOWSKI , Frances A. LCAP 9/19/1999 Funeral arrangements for Frances A. Wysowski, 82, of Lake Charles will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 1:35 a.m. Saturday in a local hospital. WYSOWSKI, Frances A. LCAP 9/20/1999 Memorial services for Mrs. Frances Ann Wysowski, 82, will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lucy Maier will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Wysowski died at 1:35 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Custer City, Okla., she had lived in Lake Charles since 1965. She was a veteran of WW II, serving as a WAC in the Army. She received her bachelor of arts and master's degrees from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla. She was a vocational home economics and art teacher for several years in Oklahoma. She was the Goodwill Ambassador for the United States Vocational Education Leaders of Goodwill People-to-People travel program in 1976. She was a home economics professor at McNeese State University before retiring. She was a member of First Christian Church of Lake Charles. Survivors include one son, Lt. Col. (USAF retired) John Wysowski of Arlington, Va.; three daughters, Mary Pollard and Becky Laughlin, both of Lake Charles, and Edie Abers of Mount Laurel, N.J.; one brother, Edward Evans of Custer City, Okla.; one sister, Bobbie Durham of Stillwater; and four grandchildren. YOUNG, Aubrey L. LCAP 9/4/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Aubrey L. Young, 84, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 4, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Whitaker Cemetery. Mr. Young died at 11:20 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. YOUNG, Dean L. LCAP 9/23/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Dean Lennen Young, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 24, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Young died at 12:55 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. YOUNG, Dolly D. LCAP 9/18/1999 LEESVILLE -- Graveside services for Dolly D. Young, 46, of Lawton, Okla., will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, in Cooper Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mrs. Young died Monday, Sept. 13, 1999, in Oklahoma City. YOUNG, Irene LCAP 9/21/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral arrangements for Irene Young, 94, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Friday in the DeRidder hospital. YOUNG, Irene LCAP 9/22/1999 DERIDDER -- Funeral services for Irene Young, 94, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, in Mount Zion Baptist Church. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mrs. Young died at 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. ZINGARO, Sylvia B. LCAP 9/11/1999 SUN CITY, Ariz. -- Funeral services for Sylvia Bacon Zingaro, 54, were held Wednesday, Sept. 8, in Sunland Mortuary. Mrs. Zingaro died Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999. She was a native of Lake Charles. Survivors include her husband, Robert J. Zingaro of Peoria, Ariz.; two daughters, Donna L. Carrier of Chandler, Ariz., and Cheryl A. Zingaro of Peoria; one brother, J. Glen Bacon of Lake Charles; and her mother, Juanita K. Bacon of Lake Charles. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 East Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014-9297, the family said.