Obits Cameron Parish 2000 A - K Submitter: Kathy Tell Source: Lake Charles American Press Date Submitted: July 9, 2004 ************************************************* Submitted to the LAGenWeb Archives * ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** * The American Press assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the following information. The newspaper prints material provided to it by the respective funeral homes. The listings are alphabetical by name. The notation beside the deceased's name is the date the obituary was printed. ------------------------------------------------------------- Lenis Abshire — 4/11/2001 GRAND CHENIER — Funeral services for Lenis Abshire, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 13, from St. Eugene Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday — with a rosary at 7 p.m. — and from 8 a.m. Friday in the church. Mr. Abshire died Monday, April 9, 2001, in the Cameron hospital. He was a native of Egan. He moved from Sulphur to Grand Chenier 20 years ago. He served in the Army during World War II. He worked as an electrician and was self-employed. He was a lifetime member of the Sulphur VFW. He was a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church. Survivors include four sons, Larry Abshire of Grand Chenier, Gary Abshire of San Jose, Calif., Leonard Abshire of Grand Lake and James Abshire of Lafayette; two daughters, Olivia Macfarlin of Sulphur and Shirley Perry of Vinton; one sister, Mrs. Dolen (Katherine) Richard of Sulphur; 16 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Nora P. Aguillard — 1/15/2001 Funeral services for Nora Bell Poole Aguillard, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, from Christ the King Catholic Church. The Rev. John Giles will officiate. Burial will be in Big Lake Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mrs. Aguillard died Friday, Jan. 12, 2001, in a local hospital. A native of Big Lake, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1936. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and its Altar Society, Apostleship of Prayer and St. Jude Divine Word Missionaries. Survivors include two sons, Leon Matte and Murrel Matte, both of Lake Charles; two stepsons, Harry Aguillard and Walter "Jimmy" Aguillard, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mary Ann Broussard of Sulphur; two stepdaughters, Vergie Marceaux of Lake Charles and Annabell Taylor of Sweetlake; two brothers, Frank Poole of Big Lake and Edgar Poole of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mrs. Leroy (Murbell) Fontenot and Mrs. Jerry (Frances) Fuggett, both of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Euphemie E. Andrews — 5/31/2001 CAMERON — Funeral services for Euphemie East Andrews, 87, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 31, from Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery in under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is from 8 a.m., with a rosary at 10 a.m. Mrs. Andrews died Wednesday, May 30, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Cameron. She was a retired Cameron Post Office worker. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Survivors include three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Kenneth W. Armentor — 4/15/2001 CAMERON — Funeral services for Kenneth Wayne Armentor, 50, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is from 11 a.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Monday, in the funeral home. Mr. Armentor died Saturday, April 14, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a cattleman. He was an operator at Benton Equipment. He was a member of the Farm Bureau. Survivors include his wife, Diane Armentor; two sons, Derrick Armentor and Austin Pearce, both of Creole; one daughter, Selema Duplechian of Lacassine; three brothers, John Armentor and James Armentor, both of Creole, and Samuel Armentor Jr. of Westlake; three sisters, Peggy Simon of Hackberry, Kathy Wright of Dry Creek and Cherly Barry of Lake Arthur; his mother, Ina Armentor of Dry Creek; and three grandchildren. Opal J. Barbie — 11/16/2001 Funeral services for Opal J. Barbie, 71, of Big Lake, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Poerio will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake Community Cemetery in Grand Lake. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Saturday. She died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Big Lake. She was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include one brother, Lawrence E. Barbie of Big Lake. Hilda H. Bean — 9/14/2001 Memorial services for Hilda Hebert "Peanut" Bean, 86, of Vallejo, Calif., will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Oliver Mc-Guire will officiate. Burial was in Skyview Memorial Lawn Ceme-tery in Vallejo. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Saturday. Mrs. Bean died Monday, Sept. 3, 2001, in her residence. She was a native of Cameron Parish. She moved from Sweetlake to Lake Charles in 1918. She had lived in Vallejo for 56 years. She was an alumna of Fourth Ward Elementary School, Central School and Lake Charles High School. She was a member of the Hilltop Adult Center and Vallejo Seniors. She was a member of First Baptist Church and American Canyon Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Bean Bravo of San Jose, Calif., and Carolyn Bean Zoerb of Byron, Calif.; two sons, Ronald Duhon and Richard Bean, both of Vallejo; five sisters, Genevieve Hebert Dade of Georgetown, Calif., Bess Hebert Mackey of Port Arthur, Texas, Winnie Hebert Moss of Lake Charles, Violet Hebert Mouton of Kinder and Nanny Locke Hebert of Westlake; two brothers, Charles F. Hebert of Cameron and Austin W. Hebert of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Solano Units, 1652 West Texas St., Suite 110, Fairfield, CA 94533, the family said. Mary Bennett — 2/15/2001 CROWLEY — Funeral services for Mary Ann Simon Bennett, 50, of Grand Chenier, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 15, in Duhon Funeral Home. The Rev. Joseph Greenwell will officiate. Burial will be in Hanks Cemetery in Morse. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Wednesday evening. Mrs. Bennett died at 4 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001, in Lake Charles. She was a native of Crowley. Survivors include her husband, Kurt Bennett; six sons, Dennis Landry, Danny Landry and Chad E. Miller, all of Lake Charles, Ray Landry of Cow Island, James Simon of Egan and Ronnie Lanthier of Jennings; one daughter, Amelia Lambert of Westlake; three sisters, Betty Simon Murphy of Roberts Cove, Sally Simon of Pecan Island and Debra Simon of Crowley; her father, Eddie Simon Jr. of Pecan Island; and 13 grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to a Cameron State Bank account in her name, the family said. Casey Benoit — 7/12/2001 BELL CITY — Funeral services for Alex "Casey" Benoit, 81, of Hayes, will be at 2 p.m. today, June 12, from St. John Vianney Catholic Church. The Rev. Albert Borel will officiate. Burial will be in Hayes Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. A rosary was held Wednesday evening. Mr. Benoit died at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2001, in a Eunice care center. A native of Little Chenier, he lived in the Hayes area for most of his life. He was a World War II veteran. He was retired from Sweetlake Land & Oil Co. He was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Octavia Abshire Benoit of Hayes; two daughters, Donna Rabalais of Crowley and Rosetta Trahan of Hayes; eight sons, Dennis Benoit, Michael Benoit, David Benoit, Clarence "Joe" Benoit, Mark Benoit and Randall Benoit, all of Hayes, Harry Benoit of Basile and Rogers Benoit of Eunice; five sisters, Alfustine Thibodeaux, Adell Courville, Ada Fontenot and Emily Abshire, all of Hayes, and Edna Benoit of Welsh; one brother, Frank Benoit of Big Lake; 18 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Felix J. Benoit — 4/7/2001 BELL CITY — Funeral services for Felix Joseph Benoit, 88, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 7, in the Knights of Columbus hall. The Rev. Jason Hartig will officiate. Burial will be in Hayes Cemetery in Hayes under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Mr. Benoit died Thursday, April 5, 2001, in the Jennings hospital. He was a native of Cameron Parish and lived most of his life in Hayes. He was an Army veteran and served in World War II. He was a rice miller for Sweet Lake Land and Oil. Survivors include five daughters, Deanna Deshotel, Eva Dale Benoit and Arlene Callais, all of Hayes, Lena Prudhomme of Iowa, La., and Natalie Romero of Broussard; five sisters, Alfustine Thibodeaux, Ada Fontenot, Idell Courville and Emily Abshire, all of Hayes, and Edna Benoit of Welsh; two brothers, Alex Casey Benoit of Hayes and Frank Benoit of Grand Lake; 19 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Ervin J. Bonsall — 4/6/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Ervin J. Bonsall, 82, of Grand Chenier, will be at 11 a.m. today, April 6, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joe McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Chenier Perdue Cemetery in Chenier Perdue under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Thursday night. Mr. Bonsall died Wednesday, April 4, 2001, in Sulphur. He was an Army veteran and served in World War II. He was a retired state Wildlife and Fisheries worker. He was a member of Sturlese American Legion Post 364 in Grand Chenier. He was a member of the state and Cameron Parish cattlemen's associations. He was a member of the Cameron Parish Farm Bureau. He was a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Bonsall of Grand Chenier; one son, Charles A. Bonsall of Grand Chenier; two daughters, Geraldine Billiu of Houma and Carolyn S. Summers of Karnack, Texas; one brother, Elton Bonsall of Creole; one sister, Viola Brune of Grand Chenier; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Homer Borne Jr. — 9/4/2001 Funeral services for Homer Borne Jr., 49, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, in Christ the King Chapel. The Rev. John Giles will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gard-ens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m., and 8-9 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mr. Borne died at 10:05 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a native of Franklin, and he had lived in Grand Lake for 40 years. He was a graduate of Grand Lake High School. He worked at PPG Industries for 26 years. He was a member of Henderson Hunting Club. He was a member of Christ the King Chapel. Survivors include his wife, Gail Reed Borne of Grand Lake; one stepson, Joseph Gray Reed of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mrs. Larry (Genny Borne) Broussard of Sweetlake and Charlene Borne Carlile of Grand Lake; and his mother, Irene Etienne Borne Carpenter of Grand Lake. Bernice Bertrand — 10/6/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Bernice "Toot" Bertrand, 82, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today and Sunday — with a rosary at 7 p.m. Sunday — and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Bertrand died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001, in the local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Creole. She was a graduate of Creole High School and Delta Business College. She retired from South Cameron Hospital after 20 years. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 364, the VFW Post 3244 Ladies Auxiliary and the 96th Infantry Division Ladies Auxiliary. She was past president of American Legion Unit 176. She was a member of Woodmen of the World. She was a member of the Court Mary of Olive, the Catholic Daughters and the Legion of Mary Society. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Janice Morales of Creole; three sons, Charles "Butch" Bertrand and Richard Bertrand, both of Creole, and Paul Bertrand of Carlyss; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Lee Berwick — 4/30/2001 Funeral services for Lee Berwick, 80, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 30, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Lynn Ashcraft will officiate. A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Legion Memorial Cemetery in Newellton. Visitation is 8 a.m.-2 p.m. today. Mr. Berwick died on Thursday, April 26, 2001. He was born in Cameron and grew up in Johnson Bayou. He graduated as valedictorian from Creole High School in 1938. He became a member of First Baptist Church in Baton Rouge in 1938. He graduated from Louisiana State University in 1942 with a bachelor's degree in Animal Science. He was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, the French croix de guerre and the European Theater Operations ribbon with three battle stars for his service during World War II. He joined LSU as an assistant professor. During his tenure at LSU, he received his master of science degree in animal science in 1948. In 1951, he moved to St. Joseph and established a ranch where he raised thoroughbred and quarter horses, Hereford and Brahman cattle. He became an active member of the Masonic Lodge in St. Joseph, which continued for most of his life. He served as president of the American Quarter Horse Association in 1969-1970 and was inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame in 1994. He was inducted into the LSU Alumni Hall of Distinction in 1993 and was awarded an honorary doctorate from LSU in 1994. He was the founder and past president of Delta Downs Racetrack in Vinton, where he served as president and general manager until 1997, and as CEO from 1997 until the company was sold in May 1999. In 1984, he moved to Vinton, where he established a thoroughbred and quarter horse farm. Survivors include his wife, Betty Berwick of Vinton; one daughter, Kathryn Berwick of St. Joseph; two stepdaughters, Terry Delony and Tracy Streber; one sister, Willie May Hatfield of Los Angeles, Calif.; one brother, Archie Berwick of Johnson Bayou; and seven grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, the family said. Patrick P. Boudreaux — 4/11/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Patrick Paul Boudreaux, 53, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 12, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Chenier Perdue Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 9 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Boudreaux died Monday, April 9, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Creole. He worked as a heavy-equipment operator. He was a member of the Cameron Parish Farm Bureau. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Ouida Boudreaux of Creole; one son, Blaine Boudreaux of Creole; three daughters, Denise Fontenot and Kiristie Bertrand, both of Creole, and Edna Styron of Cameron; two brothers, John Fred "T-Boy" Boudreaux of Creole and Roy Boudreaux of Cameron; three sisters, Beverly Dyson and Dora Dyson, both of Grand Chenier, and Diane Armentor of Creole; his mother, Veda Boudreaux; and nine grandchildren. Adam H. Broussard — 9/23/2001 LAKE ARTHUR — Funeral services for Adam Hubert Broussard, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 24, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mr. Broussard died at 1 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, 2001, in the Jennings hospital. He was a native of Grand Chenier and a resident of Lake Arthur. He was a graduate of Lake Arthur High School. He served in the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II in France, Germany, Africa and Italy. In 1945 he bought Gaithes' Mercantile Store and opened it as Adam Broussard Grocery. He retired in 1982. He was a charter member of the 82nd Airborne Division Association and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and the Lions Club. He was an alderman for the town of Lake Arthur and was grand marshal of the Lake Arthur Christmas parade. He served on the board of directors of the Pierre Trahan Estate and the Lakeside Development Corp. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, where he served on the finance committee. He was an usher and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a Knights of Columbus Father of the Year in 1985. Survivors include his wife, Betty Broussard of Lake Arthur; two sons, Larry Broussard of Destrehan and Keith Broussard of Lake Arthur; two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Kathryn) Murphy and Mrs. Arlen (Beth) Daigle, both of Lake Arthur; one brother, Eugene Broussard of Mamou; and six grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to charities supporting the families of the victims of the terrorists attacks or to the charity of one's choice, the family said. Adam L. Broussard — 9/22/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Adam Lee "Pete" Broussard, 57, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Monsignor Louis Melancon will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of the Marsh Cemetery in Little Chenier under the direction of Hixson Fune-ral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mr. Broussard died Friday, Sept. 21, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Creole. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Shelton Adam Broussard of Creole; three daughters, Sonia K. Miller of Lake Charles, Marlena Broussard of Creole and Shelly Broussard of Washington, D.C.; one brother, Woodrow Broussard of Lake Charles; three sisters, Eula Mae Miller of Lake Charles, Vernie Hebert of Lacassine and Sybil Lackey of Crowley; and three grandchildren. Charles J. Broussard — 4/28/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Charles James "C.J." Broussard, 70, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, April 30, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Ed Burnert will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday with a Scripture service at 6:30 p.m. and arosary at 7:30 p.m.; and 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mr. Broussard died Thursday, April 26, 2001, in Sulphur. He was born in Big Lake. He served in the Army in the Korean War. He retired from Standard Supply Co. and was a bookkeeper for Ava Maria General Contractors in Sulphur. He was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, the church choir and the Legion of Mary. He was a member of the Secular Franciscan Order. He was a member at the Adoration Chapels at both Our Lady of Prompt Succor and Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic churches. He was active in the Cursillo movement. Survivors include two brothers, Carroll Broussard of Lake Charles and Wayne Broussard of Sulphur. Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church for Masses or to the charity of one's choice, the family said. Ena M. Broussard — 12/7/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Ena Marie Broussard, 89, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mrs. Broussard died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001, in the Cameron hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Creole. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church and the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Doxey of Cameron and Diane Conner of Creole; one son, Robert Brous-sard of Creole; two brothers, Enes Baccigalopi and Floyd Baccigalopi, both of Creole; one sister, Tavia Benoit of Creole; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Joseph M. Broussard — 9/27/2001 Funeral services for Joseph McKinley "Mac" Broussard, 96, of Sweetlake, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 28, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. Thursday, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m., and 8-10:45 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mr. Broussard died at 12:20 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Sweetlake. He retired from Pure Oil Co. as a field superintendent after 39 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a former member of the St. Joseph Society. He was appointed a Companion of Honor by the Lake Charles Diocese. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Chapel in Sweetlake. Survivors include two sons, Robert A. Broussard of Carlyss and Alfred D. Broussard of Lake Charles; one brother, Noah Cleveland Broussard of Bundick Lake; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Barbara S. Buford — 11/29/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Barbara Sue Buford, 50, of Hackberry, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Leon Boggs will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Buford died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001, in her residence. She was a native of Kinder and had lived in Hackberry for 23 years. She was an alumna of McNeese State University and LSU. She attended Hackberry United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Donald J. Buford of Hackberry; one daughter, Riki Suzanne Buford of Hackberry; two brothers, Barry and David Tietje, both of Dallas; and her father, Walter Tietje Jr. of Elton. Emma Chavis — 10/2/2001 MOSSVILLE — Funeral services for Emma Chavis, 92, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, in Mount Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. Arthur Etienne will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mrs. Chavis died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Cameron and a longtime resident of Mossville. Survivors include four sons, Calvin Chavis and Howard Chavis, both of Mossville, and Clifford Chavis and Steve Chavis Jr., both of Temple, Texas; two daughters, Virgie Willis and Margaret Richard, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Alice McMarion of Lake Charles; 18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. James Chavis — 5/4/2001 Funeral services for James "Jimmy" Chavis, 62, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 5, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mr. Chavis died at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2001, in a local hospital. A native of Sweetlake, he was a resident of Lake Charles. He retired from McNeese State University. He was a member of Knights of Peter Claver. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Jonita Cunningham Chavis of Lake Charles; one son, Robert Allen Lewis of Lake Charles; three daughters, Brenda Elie and Juanita Lewis, both of Lake Charles, and Jennifer Celestine of Middletown, Ohio; five brothers, Wilson "BooZoo" Chavis and Joseph Guillory, both of Lake Charles, and Wilfred "Bob" Chavis, Rodgas Paul Chavis and Arthur Chavis Jr., all of Houston; two sisters, Elzina Bushnell of Lake Charles and Betty Andrus of Houston; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Gertrude P. Colligan — 1/16/2001 CAMERON — Funeral services for Gertrude Palombo Colligan, 93, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, from Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mrs. Colligan died Monday, Jan. 15, 2001, in a local hospital. A native of Abbeville, she had lived in Cameron since 1939, moving from Ged. She was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church and its Altar Society. Survivors include one son, James Albert Colligan of Lafayette; three daughters, Joyce McCall, Deanne Colligan and Madeleine Colligan, all of Cameron; six grandchildren; and 12great-grandchildren. Linda M. Conner — 5/4/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Linda Mae Conner, 59, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of the Marsh Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary recited at 7 p.m. and from 8 a.m. Saturday. She died Thursday, May 3, 2001, in Creole. She was a lifelong resident of Creole and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a member of Catholic Daughters Court Mary Olive, Sacred Heart Altar Society, Farm Bureau, Woodmen of the World and the Cattlemen's Association. Survivors include one son, Shane Conner of Grand Lake; four daughters, Drucilla Vincent and Belva Broussard, both of Grand Chenier, and Denise Landry and Tammy Rae LaBove, both of Creole; four brothers, Terry Trahan of Moss Bluff, William "Billy Ray" Trahan of Lake Charles, Carlton "Bally" Trahan of Houma and Hilhary "Poochie" Trahan of Cameron; one half-brother, James "Bodie" LaBove of Cameron; her mother, Hilda Mae Sickafus of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Evelyn Corbello — 6/15/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Evelyn Corbello, 92, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 16, from Our Lady of Lasalette Catholic Church. The Rev. Lawrence Kohler will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mrs. Corbello died Wednesday, June 13, 2001, in her daughter's residence. She was a native of Hackberry and lived most of her life in Sulphur. She was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, James L. "Bubba" Corbello of Sulphur; one daughter, Dorothy Casanova of Sulphur; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. Malcolm L. Crain —12/27/2001 GRAND CHENIER — Funeral services for Malcolm Lyle Crain, 61, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 27, in Grand Chenier United Methodist Church. The Rev. Gary VanHorn will officiate. Burial will be in McCall Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the church. Mr. Crain died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001, in a Port Arthur, Texas, hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Grand Chenier. He was a graduate of South Cameron High School and was an alumnus of Southwestern Louisiana Institute. He was president of Crain Brothers Inc. and Butch Crain Construction Co. He was a past member of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, the Cameron Parish Police Jury and the Sabine River Authority. He was a member of the Cameron Lions Club. He was a member of Grand Chenier United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Hilda Miller Crain of Grand Chenier; one son, Albert J. Crain of Grand Chenier; one daughter, Rachel Crain of Grand Chenier; one sister, Coral Crain Byrd of Lake Charles; one brother, Neil R. Crain of Lake Charles; his mother, Ella Mae Jones Crain of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. Ruby J. Creary — 8/1/2001 PANAMA CITY, Fla. — Funeral services for Ruby Jeanette King Creary, 45, of Creole, will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Gainer Funeral Home and Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery. Mrs. Creary died Monday, July 30, 2001. She moved from Panama City to Creole 22 years ago. She was a member of Bargeman Church of God in Christ. Survivors include her husband, Noel Creary of Cameron; one son, Joshua Alexander Creary of Cameron; one daughter, Corneta Anquinnette Creary of Cameron; three brothers, Willie James Coleman and James Arthur King, both of Panama City, and David LaSalle King of Richmond, Va.; seven sisters, Sherry Frank and Deborah Tubbs, both of Lake Charles, and Annie Louale King, Barbara Evon King, Linda Faye King, Susie Delores King and Juanita Evette Smith, all of Panama City; and two grandchildren. Samantha Pitre-David — 5/2/2001 HACKBERRY — Funeral services for Samantha Gayle Pitre-David, 13, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 2, in the Hackberry Community Center. The Revs. T.D. Cardwell, Burton Ashworth and Harlan Morgan will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. She died Sunday, April 29, 2001, in her residence. She was a seventh-grade honor student at Hackberry High School. She was the secretary of the Junior 4-H Club and a member of the FCCLA Club. She was a member of First United Pentecostal Church of Hackberry, where she was a musician and soloist in the music department. Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Brian (Patricia) David of Carlyss and Gayle and Jimmy Sanner of Hackberry; three brothers, Colton Sanner of Hackberry, Matthew David of Carlyss and Mitchell Sanner of Fort Campbell, Ky.; three sisters, Shelby and Jamie Sanner, both of Hackberry, and Loren David of Carlyss; her grandparents, Faye White and V.P. and Jody Sanner, both of Hackberry, Peggy David of Sulphur, Bobby and Lee David of Melvin, Texas, Sybil and Homer Lackey, both of Crowley, and Patricia Smith of Carlyss; and her great-grandparents, Etta Mae Pitre, and Renn and Marie Smith, all of Sulphur, and Red and Sue Riley of DeRidder Furman J. Davis — 2/13/2001 TAMPA, Fla. — Funeral services for Furman James Davis, 80, were at 12:15 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8, in Prevatt Funeral Home. Burial with military honors was in Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla. Mr. Davis died Monday, Feb. 5, 2001, in Tampa. A native of Augusta, Ga., and formerly of Cameron, he had lived in Tampa. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a navigator on a B-17 bomber and was shot down over Germany, captured and taken to Stalag Luft III, where he spent nine months as a prisoner of war. After liberation in 1945, he remained in the military. During his career, he was awarded many awards, including the Distinguished Flying Cross, Silver Star and two Purple Hearts. He retired with a medical discharge. While living in Cameron, he was part owner of the Cameron Super Market. He was also post commander of the Cameron Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife, Mary Dean Cook Davis; one son, George Davis; three daughters, Vicky Gebhardt, Dianne Dlouhy and Mary Patricia Miller; two sisters, Mary Davis Henry of Cameron and Wilma Davis Bride of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Leah T. Delaney — 11/14/2001 Funeral services for Mrs. Leah T. Delaney, 87, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Anthony Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Delaney died at 5 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001, in a local care center. She was a native of Rayne, and she grew up in Big Lake. She had lived in Lake Charles for 60 years. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, William Charles Delaney and Richard E. Delaney, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Patricia Landry of Monroe; one brother, Auray Thibodeaux of Lake Charles; four sisters, Mary Newman Fontenot, Bernice Guillory, Aline Duhon and Mrs. Fred (Eula) Manuel, all of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Royce L. Dickerson — 8/2/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Royce L. Dickerson, 66, of Hackberry, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 3, in Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Jimmy Sanner will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Dickerson died Tuesday, July 31, 2001, in a Houston hospital. He had lived in Hackberry for 25 years. He was graduate of Pasadena (Texas) High School. He was a retired financial executive, and he had worked for Ryder Truck Lines, Sea-Land Services, H. White Construction, Dunham Price and Transit Mix. He owned and operatured Hackberry General Merchandise Store. He was president of the Cameron Gravity Drainage District 9 board and the Bayou Oaks Country Club capital improvement committee. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Dickerson of Hackberry; two sons, Royce L. "Dickie" Dickerson Jr. of Baytown, Texas, and Dana Dickerson of Hackberry; two daughters, Cindy Blue and Susie LaBove, both of Hackberry; his mother, Mary Dickerson of Hackberry; and seven grandchildren. Raymond Dimas — 2/13/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Raymond Dimas, 79, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m., with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mr. Dimas died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Albuquerque, N.M., and had lived in Cameron Parish since 1947. He was an Army veteran and served in Normandy in World War II with the 2nd "Indian Head" Division. He was a retired employee of Menhadan and Zapata Protein. He was a member of American Legion Post 176 and a former commander of VFW Post 10019. He was a fourth-degree member of Knights of Columbus J.P. Boudoin Council 3014 and was a former grand knight. He was a member of the Lions Club and of Farm Bureau. He was a former president of the Cameron Parish School Board and was a former Civil Defense director. He was a member of and a lay minister at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Margie Nunez Dimas of Creole; five sons, Jean Dimas, David Dimas and Gary Dimas, all of Creole, Jerome Dimas of Orange, Texas, and Joey Dimas of Iowa, La.; two daughters, Theresa Townsend of LaMarque, Texas, and Christy Fitzhenry of Sealy, Texas; four brothers, Ross Dimas and Ben Dimas Jr., both of Albuquerque, Alfred Dimas of Lakewood, Calif., and Jimmie Dimas of Belen, N.M.; three sisters, Dora Sanchez and Melba Olona, both of Albuquerque, and Peggy Sanchez of Belen; his mother, Annie Dimas of Albuquerque; 20 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Arvellian Doucet — 8/6/2001 SWEETLAKE — Funeral services for Arvellian Doucet, 88, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, from St. Patrick Chapel. The Rev. John Poerio will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m., and 8 a.m.-noon Tuesday. Mr. Doucet died at 7:35 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, 2001, in his residence. He was a resident of the Sweetlake area for more than 60 years. He was a farmer and retired from the Farmers Rice Mill. He was a member of St. Patrick Chapel. Survivors include one son, Claude Doucet of Sweetlake; four daughters, Ann Nell Bertrand and Cecile Gaspard, both of Lake Charles, Lena Mae Leger of Ragley and Zaidy Locke of Houston; three sisters, Louisa Guidry and Lois Spears, both of Lake Charles, and Felicia McGinty of LeBleu Settlement; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. John Dugas — 7/26/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral services for John Dugas, 86, of Carlyss, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 27, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Francis Fitzsimmon will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Dugas died Wednesday, June 25, 2001, in his residence. He was a native of Big Lake, and he had lived in Carlyss since 1941. He retired from Citgo in 1975 as a machinist after 31 years. He was a member of the machinists local and Woodmen of the World. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, John Lionel Dugas of Welsh and David Lynn Dugas of Carlyss; three daughters, Patricia Dugas Shoults of Sulphur, Glinda Dugas McCoy of Sulphur and Lynda Dugas Menard of Carlyss; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Lorena E. Duhon — 4/8/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Lorena Eve Duhon, 75, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, April 9, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Ms. Duhon died Friday, April 6, 2001, in a local hospital. A native of Creole, she had lived in Bell City for the past 54 years. She was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Survivors include five sons, Gerald Duhon of Corpus Christi, Texas, John Duhon and Bradley Duhon, both of Bell City, Douglas Duhon of Hayes and David Duhon of Carlyss; one daughter, Veda Theriot of Creole; one sister, Lillian Barnhill of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Royce R. Duhon — 3/11/2001 Private memorial services for Royce R. Duhon, 82, will be announced at a later date. The body was cremated under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Duhon died at 10:12 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2001, in a local care center. A native of Hackberry, he had lived in Fort Worth, Texas, most of his life. He moved back to Hackberry 10 years ago. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Pitts Duhon of Hackberry; one brother, Gerald Duhon of Port Barre; and four sisters, Doris Parker of Sulphur, Dolores O'Malley of Brenham, Texas, and Fleta Mayes and Loraine Veron, both of Lake Charles. Delma F. Duke — 3/8/2001 WESTLAKE — Graveside services for Delma F. Duke, 75, of Grand Lake, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10, in Magnolia Cemetery. The Rev. Garrett Caraway will officiate. The body will be cremated. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday. Mr. Duke died Wednesday, March 7, 2001, in his residence. He was a native of Dothan, Ala. He lived in Freeport, Fla., for 35 years before moving to the Lake Charles area several years ago. He was an electronics repairman. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of VFW Post 2130 and the Disabled American Veterans. He was Catholic. Survivors include four daughters, Stella Joyce Wannage and Genevieve Annette Wannage, both of Lake Charles, and Katherine Elizabeth Lane and Donna Fay Patton, both of Freeport, Fla.; one son, Danny Frank Duke of Milton, Fla.; one sister, Maxine Brooks of Cottonwood, Ala.; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Elridge Dyson — 3/25/2001 Funeral services for Elridge Dyson, 76, will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, from St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake Community Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Dyson died at 1:10 a.m. Saturday, March 24, 2001, in a local care center. A native of Mermentau, he had lived in Cameron before to moving to Longville 42 years ago. He was a retired carpet cleaner and vinyl installer. He was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Ragley. Survivors include his wife, Velma Jane Marcantel Dyson of Longville; one son, Kenneth Dyson of Lake Jackson, Texas; one daughter, Charlene Kile of Winnfield; one brother, John Dyson of Houston; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Curtis Eagleson — 1/1/2001 Funeral services for Curtis Eagleson, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 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 7 p.m., and 8-9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mr. Eagleson died at 12:10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, 2000, in his residence. A native of Cameron, he had lived in Lake Charles since 1946. He was the owner/operator of Eagleson Engine Service for many years. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church, where he was a Eucharistic minister and usher. He was a Fourth Degree member of Monsignor Cramer's Knights of Columbus, Knights of Columbus Council 3208 and was a past Grand Knight. He was the recipient of the Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice medal from the Pope. He was a member of Civil Defense, the Southwest Fishing Club, Southwest Chamber of Commerce and was past president of St. Louis High School Athletic Association. Survivors include his wife, Debbie LaBove Eagleson of Lake Charles; two sons, R.H. and Tim Eagleson, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Claude Eagleson of Sweetlake and Paul Eagleson of Bakersfield, Calif.; two sisters, Nita Goodman and Doris Opry, both of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Vernon J. East Sr. — 8/16/2001 HACKBERRY — Funeral services for Vernon J. "Bubby" East Sr., 39, will be at 10 a.m. today, Aug. 16, in the Hackberry Community Center. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. Mr. East died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. Wakefield Erbelding — 2/9/2001 VINTON — Funeral services for Wakefield Erbelding, 75, will be at 3 p.m. today, Feb. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. The Rev. Jerry Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Niblett Bluff Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mr. Erbelding died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000, in Lake Charles. A native of Johnson Bayou, he was a resident of Choupique. He was a member of Cameron Masonic Lodge Post 439. Survivors include his wife, Melba Erbelding; two sons, Dennis Erbelding of Houston and William E. Bolton of Hattiesburg, Miss.; one daughter, Beverly B. Waite of Carlyss; one brother, George Erbelding of Lake Charles; one sister, Lydia Joyce Carter of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Barbara L. Farris — 8/25/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Barbara Lee Farris, 58, of Cameron, will be at 10 a.m. today, Aug. 25, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Deacon Maurice Serice will officiate. Graveside services will be at noon in Andrus Cove Cemetery in Hayes. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Farris died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2001, in her residence. She was a longtime resident of Sulphur. She was an office manager for Hackberry Seafood, Wholesale Seafood and T.J. Seafood. Survivors include her husband, Thomas J. Farris; two sons, Scott Farris of Atlanta and James Farris of Sulphur; one brother, Robert Myers of Sulphur; two stepbrothers, Michael Nassar and George Nassar, both of Sulphur; and three stepsisters, Kay Chaisson and Betty Berwick, both of Sulphur, and Marie Openshaw of Newhorn, N.C. Irene C. Faulk — 11/8/2001 Funeral services for Irene Croker Faulk, 95, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. Deacon George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake Cemetery in Grand Lake. Visitation is 3:30-8 p.m. today with a rosary at 6 p.m. and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Faulk died at 2:05 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001, in Lake Charles. She was a lifelong resident of Big Lake. She was the former owner and operator of Patin Faulk's Duck & Goose Calling Business. She was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Big Lake. Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Lela Margie Wright of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Lawrence Faulk — 12/10/2001 BIG LAKE — Funeral services for Lawrence "Neg" Faulk, 75, will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 10, from St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. John Perrio will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake Cemetery in Grand Lake under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation resumes at 8 a.m. today in the funeral home. A rosary was held at 6 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Faulk died at 11:40 a.m. Saturday in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Big Lake. He served in the Navy in World War II. He was a member of VFW Post 2130 and American Legion Post 1. He retired from Union Oil of California after 34 years. He was a constable of Ward 4 in Cameron Parish for many years. He was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Betty Blanchard Faulk of Big Lake; two sons, Denis Faulk of Bossier City and Lawrence "Lee" Faulk Jr. of Big Lake; six daughters, Ann Faulk Nunez of Opelousas, Louetta Faulk Falcon of Spring, Texas, and Karen Faulk Nunez, Loretta Faulk Gaspard, Geraldine Faulk Hendrix and Frances Faulk Davis, all of Big Lake; one brother, Charles Faulk of Lafayette; three sisters Olivia Demarets of Big Lake, Eva Faulk and Laura Trahan, both of Lake Charles; 16 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Hadnus Fontenot — 9/10/2001 SULPHUR -- Funeral services for Hadnus ''Hud'' Fontenot, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, at Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Susil Fernando will officiate. Interment will be at 2 p.m. at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Chataignier. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Fontenot died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2001, in a New Iberia hospital. A native of Ville Platte, Mr. Fontenot lived in Holly Beach for 30 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in World War II. He was Catholic. Survivors include a son, David Fontenot of Kinder; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Ivy (Patsy) Dugas of Vinton and Mrs. Leslie (Edna) Theriot of Cameron; a stepson, Edward Hebert of Holly Beach; a brother, Wilfred Fontenot of Elizabeth; and a sister, Virgiline Lavergne of Church Point. Joseph B. Fontenot — 5/13/2001 SULPHUR — Graveside services for Joseph Burney Fontenot, 90, will be at 3 p.m. today, May 13, at Mimosa Pines Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. The Rev. Jeff Huddleston will officiate. Mr. Fontenot died Friday, May 11, 2001, in a Sulphur hospital. He was a native of Eunice and had lived in Big Lake. He lived most of his life in the Sulphur area. He retired from Firestone after many years as an operator. Survivors include one son, Ira Fontenot of Sulphur; numerous brothers and sisters; and two grandchildren. Ronald B. Fox — 6/5/2001 Memorial services for Ronald Bruce Fox, 66, will be held at a later date. The body was donated to science. Mr. Fox died at 11:45 p.m. Sunday, June 3, 2001, in a local hospital. A native of Beaumont, Texas, he lived in Johnson Bayou prior to moving to Lake Charles in 1988. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in the Korean War. He was an accountant at Mobile Oil Co. for 37 years. He was a member of Retreads International Motor Club and served as its first Louisiana representative. Survivors include his wife, Roberta C. "Bobbie" Fox of Lake Charles; two daughters, Tracy B. Allen of Starks and Terri Mayfield of Atlanta, Ga.; one brother, William Fox of Friendswood, Texas; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Research Hospital or the Shriner's Cripple Children's Hospital, the family said. Eula Fusilier — 8/3/2001 SWEETLAKE — Funeral services for Eula Beard Fusilier, 98, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, from St. Patrick Catholic Church. The Rev. T.L. Herlong will officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery in Lacassine under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2:30-10:30 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Fusilier died at 10:40 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Sweetlake. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include two sons, Leo E. Fusilier of Sweetlake and Virgil Fuselier of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mildred Fusilier Purdy of Gardiner, Maine, and Donelda Fusilier Austin of San Antonio; one sister, Mamie Richard of Gillis; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Ada M. Gowin —12/23/2001 TOWANDA, Pa. — Funeral services for Ada Margaret Matte Gowin, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 24, from Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Ronald Hughes will officiate. Burial will be in Bradford County Memorial Park in Luthers Mills, Pa. Visitation is from 7-9 p.m. today. Mrs. Gowin died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001, in a Sayre, Pa., hospital. She was a native of Church Point. She was an alumnus of Big Lake High School. She was a member of S.S. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Leonard A. Gowin of Towanda; four sons, Stanley Gowin of Willsboro, N.Y., J. Hopson Gowin of LeRaysville, Pa., Michael Gowin of Athens, Pa., and Anthony A. Gowin of Towanda; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Donna M.) Westbrook of Saco, Pa., Mrs. Craig (Mary G.) Lee of Bridge City, Texas, and Mrs. Kenneth (Lois A.) Beaugh of Lake Charles; one brother, Hopson Matte of Beaumont, Texas; four sisters, Mrs. Alvin (Edith) Richard and Mrs. Phillip (Anda) Damiata, both of Lake Charles; Mrs. Gordon (Una) VanZeldon of Plano, Texas, and Berna Boone of Sweetlake; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Guthrie Hospice, Rural Route 1 Box 154, Towanda, Pa., or Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 106 Third St., Towanda, Pa. 18848, the family said. Douglas R. Gray — 11/7/2001 HACKBERRY — Funeral services for Douglas R. Gray, 67, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, in St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. The Revs. Roland Vaughn and Edward Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today with rosaries at 7 p.m. in the church and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Gray died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2001, in the Sulphur hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Hackberry. He earned a master's degree in education from McNeese State University. He retired as a superintendent from Cities Service refinery after 42 years. He served on the board of commissioners of Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital Service District since 1983. He served as the Cameron Parish representative on the West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital Foundation's board of directors since 1996. He also served on West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital's management of information committee and the environment of care/safety committee. He served on the advisory committee for the Hackberry Rural Health Clinic and was involved in its planning and construction. He was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Isabell S. Gray of Hackberry; two sons, Gregory Gray of Hackberry and Scott Gray of Carlyss; one daughter, Joni Morais of Dayton, Texas; three brothers, C.J. Gray and Royce Gray, both of Westlake, and Buck Gray of Hackberry; five grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren. Mary B. Graziano — 4/24/2001 Funeral services for Mary B. Graziano, 87, of Big Lake, will be held at a later date in Chicago. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in River Grove, Ill., under the direction of Cumberland Funeral Chapel of Chicago. Local arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mrs. Graziano died Monday, April 23, 2001, in a local care center. She was a native of Franklin. She moved from Chicago to Big Lake in 1998. She was a former employee of Admiral Television Co. She was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Mike Palozotto of Big Lake; one stepson, Joseph Graziano of Big Lake; two brothers, Joe Baratta of Chicago and Roland Baratta of Florida; four sisters, Anna Bosco of Addison, Ill., Selina Samfilippo of Arlington Heights, Ill., Jean Tessmann of Watertown, Wis., and Jenie Samella of California; and five grandchildren. Albert Guidry — 8/30/2001 Funeral services for Albert "Noonie" Guidry, 75, of Sweetlake, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Howard Guidry and John Poerio will officiate. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery in Lake Arthur. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Guidry died at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a native of Lake Arthur and a longtime resident of Cameron Parish. He was a an Air Force veteran, and he served as a military police officer on Okinawa during World War II. He was a rice, poultry and cattle farmer, and he worked for Sweetlake Land and Oil Co. for many years. He worked for Citadel Security, the Grand Lake Council on Aging and the Coastal Hunting Club. He was a member of the Krewe De Du Loc. He was a member of VFW Post 2130. Survivors include his wife, Lena Suire Guidry of Sweetlake; one daughter, Darlene Taylor of Sweetlake; one son, Ricky Guidry of Sweetlake; two sisters, Gladys Choates of Winnie, Texas, and Olite Boullion of Lake Charles; four brothers, Lester Guidry and Lee Guidry, both of Carlyss, Howard Guidry of Hill City, Kan., and Percy Guidry of Sulphur; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Amos W. Guidry Sr. — 10/28/2001 Funeral services for Amos W. Guidry Sr., 83, of Sweetlake, will be at 7 p.m. today, Oct. 28, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Poerio will officiate. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29, in Greenlawn Cemetery in Port Arthur, Texas. Visitation is from 3 p.m. today in the funeral home. A rosary will be said as part of the services. Mr. Guidry died at 8 a.m. Saturday in his residence. A native of Sweetlake, he lived in Port Arthur for 60 years and Sweetlake for the past 23 years. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur. He served in the Army Medical Corps in World War II. He was a supervisor for the Texaco refinery in Port Arthur for 27 years. Survivors include five sons, Amos W. "Billy" Guidry Jr. of Nederland, Texas, Burton Guidry of Groves, Texas, Tommy Guidry of LaBelle, Texas, and John Guidry and Rusty Guidry, both of Sweetlake; two daughters, Gale Walker of Nederland and Sandra Apperson of Groves; 17 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Lena L. Gwyn — 6/28/2001 Funeral services for Lena LeDoux Gwyn, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 29, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Brian King will officiate. Burial will be in Creel Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Gwyn died at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2001. She was a native of Sweetlake and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a sales clerk at Fair Department Store for many years. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Marjorie Dickerson of Lake Charles; one brother, John Ira LeDoux of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Adam Hebert Jr. — 9/12/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Adam Hebert Jr., 74, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Monsignor Louis Melancon will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery 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 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mr. Hebert died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Crowley, he lived in Creole before moving to Grand Lake. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a butcher. He was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. He was a 3rd and 4th degree Knight of Columbus, a lay minister and a former member of Sacred Heart parish council. He was a member of the VFW Post in Thibodaux and a member of the Creole American Legion Post. Survivors include his wife, Elma Richard Hebert of Grand Lake; one son, Michael Hebert of Houma; five daughters, Brenda Landry, Juanita Thibodaux, Kathy Raffery and Karen Naquin, all of Thibodaux, and Lynette Breaux of Labadieville; three stepdaughters, Carolyn Daniels and Theresa Mudd, both of Cameron, and Clarice LaFosse of Grand Lake; one brother, the Rev. Joseph E. Hebert of St. Petersburg, Fla.; 18 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. Charles S. Hebert — 5/22/2001 CREOLE -- Funeral services for Charles Sweeney Hebert, 87, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 24, from Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in Big Lake Cemetery in Big Lake under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday. Mr. Hebert died Monday, May 21, 2001, in Ragley. He was born in Big Lake. He worked for the Cameron Parish Sheriff's Office for 15 years. He was owner/operator of Sween-ey's Club in Cameron for 40 years. He was Catholic. Survivors include one son, Wade Hebert of Eunice; two daughters, Janelle Boudoin of Cameron and Gwen Craft of Ragley; one brother, Dewey Hebert of Big Lake; one sister, Nealy Theall of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Eloise F. Hebert — 2/5/2001 Funeral services for Eloise Fontenot Hebert, 83, will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 5, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Andrew Martin will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake-Hebert Cemetery in Grand Lake. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Hebert died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a native of Big Pasture and had lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and of Grand Lake Faith Temple. Survivors include her husband, Robert M. "Booster" Hebert of Lake Charles; two sons, Robert Hebert of Moss Bluff and Gerald James Hebert of Grand Lake; two brothers, Leroy Fontenot of Lake Charles and Robert "Bobby" Fontenot of Sulphur; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Lona L. Hebert — 4/17/2001 Funeral services for Lona Elizabeth LaBauve Hebert, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Matthew will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Hebert died at 8:45 p.m. Sunday, April 15, 2001, in her residence. A native of Cameron Parish, she had lived in Lake Charles for the past 55 years. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Billie LaBauve Cormier of Westlake and Norma Jean LaBauve Dial of Little Rock; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Wallace Hebert — 3/8/2001 Funeral services for Wallace Hebert, 79, will be at 1 p.m. today, March 8, in Johnson Funeral Home. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake Community Cemetery in Grand Lake. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Wednesday evening. Mr. Hebert died at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2001, in his residence. He was a native of Cameron and a longtime resident of the Lake Charles area. He was a retired roofer with Roofer's Damp and Water Proofer Local 76. He was an Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Florence "Flo" Hebert of LeBleu Settlement; three sons, Robert Lee Hebert of Grand Lake and Ronnie Adam Hebert and Don Ray Hebert, both of Sulphur; four daughters, Judy Riley of Zavilla, Texas, Helen Kay Myers of Moss Bluff, Dorothy Goodwin of Texas and Betty Wilson of Lufkin, Texas; two stepsons, Aaron Mark Jenkins of Mississippi and Michael Ray Jenkins of Florida; one stepdaughter, Becky Lynn Cavness of Moss Bluff; one sister, Mary L. LeBleu of Ragley; and numerous grandchildren. Frank W. Hooper Sr. — 5/23/2001 Funeral services for Frank William Hooper Sr., 65, will be at 10 a.m. today, May 23, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Poerio will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 8 a.m. Wednesday. A rosary was recited Tuesday. Mr. Hooper died Saturday, May 19, 2001, in Corsicana, Texas. He was born in Groveton, Texas, and lived in Grand Lake. He was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. He was a member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 106. He was an Army veteran and served in the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Freda Hooper of Grand Lake; one son, Frank Hooper Jr. of Grand Lake; three daughters, Debbie Sue Taylor of Grand Lake, Darla Hooper of Corsicana and Tammie Gail Nunez of DeRidder; two brothers, Burl T. Hooper of Westlake and James E. Hooper of Corsicana; three sisters, Margaret Smith of Apple Springs, Texas, and Wilma Frank and Betty Greenup, both of Corsicana; and 15 grandchildren. Donald January Sr. — 1/18/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Donald "Big Newt" January Sr., 42, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, in Ebenezer Baptist Church. The Revs. Leo Tyler and Al Bartie will officiate. Burial will be in Martin De Porres Cemetery in Grand Chenier under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. Friday in the church. Mr. January died Monday, Jan. 15, 2001, in Lake Charles. He was a lifelong resident of Creole. He played football for Southern University and McNeese State University. He was a graduate of the Calcasieu Parish law enforcement academy and was a Cameron Parish sheriff's deputy for 10 years. He was a den member of Boy Scout Troop 210 for three years, and he coached Little League and wrestling. He was a member of the Louisiana Task Force. He was Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Ida Mae January of Cameron; two sons, Donald January and Donnie January, both of Cameron; four brothers, Henry January of Orlando, Fla., Bernnel January of Morgan City, Arceneaux January Jr. of Port Arthur, Texas, and Joe January of Lake Charles; five sisters, Mary Ann January, Emily Rogers, Eva January and Aline January, all of Cameron, and Faye Spriggs of Mathews, Va.; and his mother, Ethel January of Cameron. Clifford Jinks — 7/30/2001 JOHNSON BAYOU — Funeral services for Clifford Jinks, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, from Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. The Rev. Roland Vaughn will officiate. Burial will be in the Head of the Hollow Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home in Sulphur. Visitation is from 11 a.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the church. Mr. Jinks died Sunday, July 29, 2001, in a Sulphur hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Johnson Bayou. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 8323 and a past member of the Cameron Parish Dock Board. He retired from W.T. Burton Industries as a foreman with more than 50 years of employment. He was a member of Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Sadie Jinks of Johnson Bayou; three sons, Bernie Jinks and Derald "Binky" Jinks, both of Sulphur, and Lester Jinks of Oklahoma; four daughters, Bevlyn "Bele" Talbot of Vinton, Mona Burleigh and Lucindia Jinks, both of New Iberia, and Bobbie Jo Justiss of Johnson Bayou; 24 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Bertha D. Johnson — 10/6/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Bertha D. Johnson, 72, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Monsignor Vincent Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in the New Hackberry Cemetery in Hackberry under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and noon-8 p.m. Sunday, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Johnson died Friday, Oct. 5, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Hackberry and a former 20-year resident of Lake Charles. She had lived in Sulphur for 40 years. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters of America. Survivors include her husband, Art Johnson of Sulphur; three sons, Kevin Johnson and Kenneth Johnson, both of Hackberry, and Kent Johnson of Colorado; two daughters, Vicki Runge of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Eileen Stahl of Lake Charles; one sister, Annie Laura Duhon of Hackberry; and eight grandchildren. Lazime J. Kershaw — 7/12/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Lazime Joseph Kershaw, 93, will be at 10 a.m. today, July 12, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Kershaw died Tuesday, July 10, 2001, in the Cameron hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Cameron Parish. He was a retired carpenter and trapper. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 3014. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews.