Obituaries of Cameron Parish L - Z for the year of 2001 ************************************************ Submitted to the LAGenWeb Archives by Kathy Tell ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** American Press: Obituaries NOTE TO PC USERS: Netscape & MS Explorer users: If you are searching for a particular surname, locality or date while going through the records in the archives or anywhere, try these few steps: 1. Go to the top of the report you are searching. 2. Click on EDIT at the top of your screen 3. Next click on FIND in the edit menu. 4. When the square pops up, enter what you are looking for in the FIND WHAT ______blank. 5. Click on DIRECTION __DOWN. 6. And last click on FIND NEXT and continue to click on FIND NEXT until you reach the end of the report. 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He was a native of Lake Charles and a resident of Grand Lake. He was Catholic. He was head maintenance operator for Island Operators. Survivors include his wife, Rita Boudreaux LaCombe of Grand Lake; one son, Paul LaCombe of Lake Charles; two daughters, Pennie Wigley of Baton Rouge and Alyssa LaCombe of Grand Lake; two brothers, Chester Joseph LaCombe Jr. of Lake Charles and Richard Shannon LaCombe of Baton Rouge; and one grandchild. Stella Langley — 2/9/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Stella Langley, 80, of Hackberry, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Eugene McKenna and W.T. Darnell will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today, 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday and from 8:30 a.m. Friday. Rosaries will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs. Langley died Monday, Feb. 7, 2000, in Hackberry. She was a native of Mire and lived in Sulphur for 50 years. She had lived in Hackberry for four years. She was a member of the VFW auxiliary and of St. Peter Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Delton Thibodeaux of Katy, Texas; five daughters, Mary J. Fruge and Rosa Nell Daigle, both of Sulphur, Anna Mae Terro of Hackberry, Cassy Lynn Kendall of Westlake and Rita Faye Hester of Lake Charles; one brother, Paul Alleman of Lafayette; 26 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Bessie LaBove — 5/11/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Bessie LaBove, 80, of Cameron will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 12, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. LaBove died Thursday, May 10, 2001, in Creole. She was a lifelong resident of Cameron. Survivors include two sons, W.A. LaBove and Paul LaBove, both of Cameron; one daughter, Brenda Van Atten of Creole; one sister, Vergie Savoie of Dry Creek; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Delores F. LaBove — 12/8/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Delores Faye LaBove, 53, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Alton Hodnett will officiate. Burial will be in Rutherford Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today. Mrs. LaBove died Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, in Lake Charles. She was a lifelong resident of Cameron Parish. She was a retired Cameron Elementary food technician. She was Baptist. Survivors include her husband, Michael LaBove of Cameron; one son, Robert D. LaBove of Cameron; one daughter, Christie LaBove of Sulphur; one brother, Michael James Merritt of Johnson Bayou; three sisters, Dorothy LaBove of Hackberry, Margaret Saltzman of Cameron and Helen Landry of Hathaway; her parents, Robert P. Merritt and Velma Merritt, both of Johnson Bayou; and three grandchildren. Ina P. LaBove — 8/26/2001 GRAND LAKE — Funeral services for Ina Peshoff LaBove, 87, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 27, from St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. John Poerio will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake Community 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 8-9:20 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. LaBove died at 5:05 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, 2001, in Lake Charles. A native of Hayes, she had lived in Grand Lake most of her life. She was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church and its Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include two sons, Lionel "T-Boy" LaBove of Grand Lake and Larry D. LaBove of Kingwood, Texas; two daughters, Leola "Lee" Granger and Gloria "Deannie" Sullivan, both of Grand Lake; one half-brother, Gilbert Peshoff of Lake Charles; 14 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Zilda L. LaBove — 9/26/2001 SWEETLAKE — Funeral services for Zilda Logue LaBove, 86, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 26, from St. Patrick Catholic Chapel. The Rev. John Poerio will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake Community Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 8 a.m.-1:15 p.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was recited Tuesday. Mrs. LaBove died at 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Hayes and a longtime resident of Sweetlake. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Chapel. Survivors include one daughter, Debbie Helms of Lake Charles; two sons, Dubby LaBove of Sweetlake and Norris LaBove of Lake Charles; one sister, Eva Brown of Lake Charles; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Rose C. LaVergne — 11/24/2001 Funeral services for Rose Crador LaVergne, 80, will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Andrew Martin will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake Cemetery in Grand Lake. Visitation is noon-10 p.m. today with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. LaVergne died at 7:55 a.m. Friday, Nov. 23, 2001, in Moss Bluff. She lived in Grand Lake for 62 years. She was a retired employee of Grand Lake High School. Survivors include her son, Robert Allen Crador of Grand Lake; three daughters, Ethel Faulk of Grand Lake, Cheryl West of Carlyss and Pam Gardner of Moss Bluff; one sister, Louise Young of Lake Arthur; 17 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Pearlie Mae LeBlanc — 12/18/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Pearlie Mae LeBlanc, 97, will be at 12:30 p.m. today, Dec. 18, from St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGraff will officiate. Burial will be in LeBlanc Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Mrs. LeBlanc died at 10:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, 2001, in a local hospital. Rosa E. LeBlanc — 3/30/2001 GRAND CHENIER — Funeral services for Rosa Belle LeBlanc, 73, of Bridge City, Texas, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 31, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Istre Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Gueydan. Mrs. LeBlanc died Wednesday, March 28, 2001, in a Port Arthur, Texas, hospital. Alzina LeBleu — 8/25/2001 Funeral services for Alzina LeBleu, 95, will be at 10 a.m. today, Aug. 25, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles McMillin will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery in Chloe. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Friday. Mrs. LeBleu died at 11:55 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a native of Big Lake and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a retired health-care sitter. She was Catholic. Survivors include one son, Clifton LeBleu of Lake Charles; one brother, Alex Montie of Lake Charles; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Ernestine LeDoux — 6/4/2001 Funeral services for Ernestine LeDoux, 94, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Joseph Matthews will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m. Mrs. LeDoux died Sunday, June 3, 2001, in a local care center. A native of Iota, she was formerly of Sweetlake. She had lived in Lake Charles since 1957. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and its Catholic Daughters. Survivors include one son, Ronald Joseph LeDoux of Sulphur; two daughters, Ethel Tradewell of Lake Charles and Mrs. Valmont (Katherine) Benoit of Ragley; two brothers, Claude Sonnier of Port Acres, Texas, and Jessie Sonnier of Bridge City, Texas; two sisters, Bernice Sonnier of Bell City and Edwina Roberts of Lafayette; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Sam Little — 9/18/2001 HACKBERRY — Funeral services for Sam Little, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, from St. Peter Catholic Church. The Rev. Roland Vaughn will officiate. Burial will be in The New Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today in the church, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Little died Monday, Sept. 17, 2001, in Hackberry. He was a lifelong resident of Hackberry. He worked at Superior Oil Co. for 18 years. He was a cattleman. He was a member of the cattleman's association and the Cameron Parish Farm Bureau. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Ernie Little, Butch Little and Johnny Little, all of Hackberry; two daughters, Jane Wright of Hackberry and Judy Bowman of Crockett, Texas; two brothers, Lennie Little of Hackberry and Leonard Little of Grand Chenier; one sister, Alice Reeves of Hackberry; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Ethelene McClellan — 4/14/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Ethelene "Aunt Bea" McClellan, 67, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 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 from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Friday. Mrs. McClellan died Wednesday, April 11, 2001, in her residence. A native of Dural, she had lived in Cameron for the past seven years. She was a retired waitress. Survivors include two brothers, J.D. Johnson of Pearland, Texas, and John Ray Johnson of Oakdale; and one sister, Genora Dyer of Oakdale. Rev. Eugene F. McKenna — 3/1/2001 HACKBERRY — Funeral services for the Rev. Eugene F. McKenna, M.S., 74, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 2, from St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation is from 10 a.m. today, with a wake service at 7 p.m. The Rev. McKenna died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001, in the church rectory. He was born in Dunmore, Pa. He spent 54 years in the religious life and 45 years as a priest. He began his ministry in Jefferson City, Mo., at LaSalette Seminary High School. He served as prefect of students and as a professor. He served in parishes in Nacodoches, Texas; Berkley, Mich.; Bridge City, Texas; and Houston. He was appointed to the Houston Hospital Chaplains Corp. In 1985, he was appointed to the hospital chaplaincy at St. Mary Health Center in St. Louis. He was assigned as pastor at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church on July 1, 1987. Survivors include one brother, John McKenna of Aston, Pa., and one sister, Elizabeth McKenna of Dunmore. James P. McMaster — 1/5/2001 CAMERON — Funeral services for James P. McMaster, 61, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, from Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will be in Head of the Hollow Cemetery in Johnson Bayou under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. McMaster died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. Kristine Martarona — 7/23/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Kristine Martarona, 51, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 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. Tuesday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mrs. Martarona died Saturday, July 21, 2001, in Marvel, Texas. A native of Lake Charles, she had lived in Creole for the past 12 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Vincent Joseph "Joey" Martarona Jr. of Creole; seven sons, Richie Hungerford and Micheal Ardoin, both of Lake Charles, Andy Martarona of Carlyss, Vito Martarona of Grand Lake, Joey Martarona III of DeRidder, Shane Hungerford of Ragley and Scott Anthony Martarona of Austin, Texas; two daughters, Veronica Jo Martarona and Valari J. Martarona, both of Creole; three brothers, Wheeler Hanks of San Antonio and Clay Benton and Tim Benton, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Linda Stevens of Baton Rouge; her mother, Margaret Hanks of Hemphill, Texas; her stepmother, Alma Benton of Lake Charles; and 20 grandchildren. Josephine Mayne — 10/19/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Josephine Mayne, 89, of Cameron, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, from Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. The Rev. Joe McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in St. Martin DePorres Cemetery in Grand Chenier under the direction of Combre Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mrs. Mayne died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001, in her residence. She was a resident of Cameron. She was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church altar and rosary societies. Survivors include one son, Joe Mayne of Cameron; two daughters, Hazel Bishop and Dorothy Lafleur, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mary Washington of Lake Charles and Margaret Green of Port Arthur, Texas; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren. Estevan Mejias — 10/29/2001 CAMERON — Funeral services for Estevan Mejias, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday from Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Monsignor Louis Melancon will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home in Creole. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Mejias died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a native of Yokum, Texas, and had lived in Cameron for 30 years. He operated the Cam Bar and owned and operated the B&B Restaurant for seven years. He retired from the Cameron Ferry after 15 years. He worked at the Cameron Motel. He was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Steve Mejias of Cleburne, Texas, and Juan Manuel Mejias of Cuero, Texas; one brother, Manuel Mejias of Bay City, Texas; three sisters, Teresa Fernandez of Houston, Louisa Guerra of Cuero and Mary Gutierez of Sweeny, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Ruth V. Michon — 1/15/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Ruth Veazey Michon, 74, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 15, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of the Marsh Cemetery in Little Chenier under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Sunday. Mrs. Michon died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001, in the Cameron hospital. A native of Port Arthur, Texas, she had lived in Cameron most of her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Arin Michon of Creole; one son, Glenn Theriot of Cameron; one sister, Rita Albertson of DeRidder; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Annie B. Miller — 7/21/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Annie Mae Baccigalopi Miller, 77, will be at 1 p.m. today, July 21, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Chenier Pardue Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the church. A rosary was recited Friday. Mrs. Miller died Thursday, July 19, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Creole; she had lived in Lake Charles since 1957. She was a cafeteria worker at Barbe High School and Prien Lake Elementary School for 18 years. She was a member of the VFW Post 2130 Ladies Auxiliary. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Stephen J. Miller of Lake Charles; two sons, Albert C. Miller of Creole and Sidney J. Miller of Longville; one brother, Whitney Baccigalopi of Grand Chenier; one sister, Marie Bertrand of Eunice; three grandchildren; 10 stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; 58 step-great-grandchildren; and 32 step-great-great-grandchildren. Mable B. Miller — 4/17/2001 GRAND CHENIER — Funeral services for Mable Bertrand Miller, 71, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, 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. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Miller died Monday, April 16, 2001, in a Welsh care center. She was a lifelong resident of Grand Chenier. She was a member of American Legion Post 364. She was a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church and its Altar Society. Survivors include her daughter, Cheryl Broussard of Grand Chenier; two sisters, Peggy Matthews of Kaplan and Mamie Richard of Grand Chenier; and three grandchildren. Watkin J. Miller — 10/18/2001 GRAND CHENIER — Funeral services for Watkin J. Miller, 89, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, from St. Eugene Catholic Church. The Rev. Vincent Vadak-kedath will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mr. Miller died Wednes-day, Oct. 17, 2001, in a Welsh care center. He was a lifelong resident of Grand Chenier. He served in the Coast Guard in World War II. He served in the Cameron Parish Coast Watchers. He was a farmer. He was a duck-hunting guide for 61 years. He was a retired self-employed fur trapper. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Sturlese Post. He was a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Joseph "Sugarboy" Miller of Grand Chenier, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Frank Montie — 6/1/2001 Funeral services for Frank Montie, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 2, in Hixson Funeral Home. Deacon George Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Sallier Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Montie died Wednesday, May 30, 2001, in a DeQuincy care center. He was a native of Cameron Parish. He was a gardener. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include one brother, Alexander Montie of Lake Charles, and one sister, Alzina LeBleu of Lake Charles. Thomas E. Mudd Sr. — 1/8/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Thomas E. Mudd Sr., 82, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joe McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Mudd died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Cameron. He retired from Mobil Oil after 34 years of service. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was King Fur XX of the Cameron Fur Festival. Survivors include his wife, Mildred B. Mudd; six sons, Robert E. Mudd, Thomas E. Mudd Jr., Alvin R. Mudd and Russell G. Corley, all of Cameron, Leslie W. Mudd of Singer and Kent A. Mudd of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Grace Roberts and Eddie Loraine Nunez, both of Cameron, and Mae Trahan of Johnson Bayou; 17 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. Vivian C. Murphy — 12/22/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Vivian Cornelia Murphy, 84, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 22, in Wakefield United Methodist Church. The Rev. Gary Vanhorn will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Murphy died Friday, Dec. 21, 2001, in her residence. She was a native of Alexandria, and she moved to Cameron in 1939. She was trained as a beautician in New Orleans, and she worked for several years. She was a member of the Ladies' Quilting Club and Order of the Eastern Star Thelma Hackett Chapter 225. She was a member of Wakefield United Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, Wendell C. Murphy and James C. Murphy, both of Cameron; one brother, Woodrow Chestnut of Portland, Ore.; one sister, Vera Bushnell of Medford, Ore.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Wakefield United Methodist Church, the family said. Elton J. Myers Sr. — 11/4/2001 CAMERON — Funeral services for Elton Joseph Myers Sr., 63, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, from Our Lady Star of the Sea 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 8-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Myers died Friday, Nov. 2, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Patoutville, he was a former resident of New Iberia. He had lived in Cameron for the past four years. He was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Elton J. Myers Jr. and Sidney Myers, both of New Iberia; two stepsons, David Dyson of Norfolk, Va., and William Dyson of Cameron; three daughters, Nichole Trahan of Cameron, Crystal Myers of New Iberia and Michelle Myers of New Jersey; five stepdaughters, Lauralene Hebert and Margaret Cryer, both of Cameron, Gloria Salazar of Mauriceville, Texas, Martha Boone of San Augustine, Fla., and Cheryl Bradley of Green Cove Springs, Fla.; his companion, Carmen Peshoff of Cameron; and five grandchildren. Mary A. Palozotto — 6/12/2001 BIG LAKE -- Funeral services for Mary Anita Palozotto, 48, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, from St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. John Poerio will officiate. The body will be cremated under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Palozotto died at 7:55 a.m. Monday, June 11, 2001. She was a native of Port Arthur, Texas, and had lived in Grand Lake for many years. She was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Michael D. Palozotto of Grand Lake; two daughters, Anita Jean Courville of Moss Bluff and Dana Rae Palozotto of Grand Lake; two stepdaughters, Amber Love Palozotto of Chicago, Ill., and Michelle Dominique Palozotto of Medford, Ore.; two sisters, Laura Jeffers of Sulphur and Christina Ardoin of Katy, Texas; two brothers, Michael Richard of Sour Lake, Texas, and Gregory Richard of Sulphur; and her parents, Emery and Barbara J. Richard of Sulphur. Margie T. Parish — 8/19/2001 Funeral services for Margie Thomas Parish, 69, of Big Lake, will be at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Garry Mann and W.H. Yarborough will officiate. Burial will be in Pujol Cemetery in Big Lake. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Parish died at 3:50 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Big Lake. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include two sons, Roger Thomas of Moss Bluff and Farrell Thomas of Lake Charles; one daughter, Kathy Thomas of Big Lake; one stepson, Gary Parish of Gillis; one stepdaughter, Debbie Parish of Lake Charles; one brother, Ernest Devall of Big Lake; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Kenneth D. Peloquin —12/24/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Kenneth David "Capt'n David" Peloquin, 38, were at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial was in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Peloquin died Friday, Dec. 21, 2001, in the local hospital. A native of Sulphur, he was a resident of Holly Beach, where he was a volunteer firefighter and commercial fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Shelia Peloquin of Holly Beach; one son, Kenneth David Peloquin II of Johnson Bayou; three half-brothers; five stepbrothers; one sister, Carolyn Sensat of Sulphur; two half-sisters; two stepsisters; his parents, Murphy Peloquin and Fay Slusher; his mother, Juanita Menard of Carlyss; his stepfather, Ray Slusher of Sulphur; his stepmother, Jean Peloquin of California; one grandchild; and one stepgrandchild. Eula M. Poole — 1/13/2001 Funeral services for Eula Matte Poole, 87, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, with a wake at 7 p.m., and 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Poole died at 11:20 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001, in Sulphur. A native of the Mowata/Fry area, she had lived in Sweetlake for several years, prior to moving to Lake Charles 60 years ago. She retired from the Calcasieu Parish School Board as a cafeteria worker at Henry Heights Elementary School. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and its Ladies Altar Society and Catholic Daughters of America. Survivors include one son, Henry G. "Hank" Poole of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Rev. Louanna Pruitt — 7/26/2001 CAMERON — Funeral services for the Rev. Louanna Pruitt, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 27, in Cameron Full Gospel Tabernacle Church. The Rev. Gerald Ratcliff will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today. The Rev. Pruitt died Monday, July 23, 2001, in her residence. She was a native of Bell City, and she had lived in Cameron for 35 years. She was the pastor of Cameron Full Gospel Tabernacle Church and was a member of the parish ministerial alliance. She was the supervisor of Help Hope. Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Marse Pruitt of Cameron; two sons, Harold Adaway of Fort Meyers, Fla., and Charles Adaway of Missouri, Texas; one stepson, Willard Pruitt of Cameron; three daughters, Elaine Chadwick of Oviedo, Fla., Nancy Tarter of Ovilla, Texas, and Wanda Smith of New Orleans; one stepdaughter, Delores Ratcliff of Orange, Texas; one brother, Lawrence Berry of Bell City; two sisters, Marylois Doxey of Cameron and Bernice Laviolet of Iowa, La.; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Denise M. Richard — 4/10/2001 Funeral services for Denise McCall Richard, 40, will be at 1 p.m. today, April 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in McCall Cemetery in Grand Chenier. Visitation is from 11 a.m. She died Saturday, April 7, 2001, in Wisconsin. She was a former resident of Grand Chenier. She was Catholic. Survivors include one son, Armand "Bubba" Richard of Grand Chenier; one daughter, Christa Richard of Grand Chenier; two brothers, Thompson McCall of Grand Chenier and Mike McCall of Crowley; and her parents, Thomas "Sonny" McCall and Janie McCall of Grand Chenier. Linda Richard — 4/19/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Linda Faye Marie Richard, 57, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 21, 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 5-10 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mrs. Richard died Tuesday, April 17, 2001, in Creole. She was a native and longtime resident of Creole. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include two sisters, Yvonne Willis of Cameron and Dorothy Hargrave of Westlake. Charles G. Roy — 7/16/2001 LAKE ARTHUR — Funeral services for Charles G. Roy, 68, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. The Rev. Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial with full military rites will be in Shell Beach Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Visitation is 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 7 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Roy died at 7:46 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 2001, in his residence. A native of Lake Arthur, he was a resident of Klondike. He served in the U.S. Navy. He was a retired deputy state fire marshal. He was the founder of the Klondike Fire Department. He was a car salesman for Oustalet Ford. He was a member of the VFW and the State Retirement Association. Survivors include three sons, Charles Nicholas Roy and Geoffry Gerald Roy, both of Klondike, and Patrick John Roy of Abbeville; one daughter, Rita Darlene Levy of Jennings; two brothers, Donald E. Roy of Slidell and Harry Gene Roy of Jennings; one sister, Diana Trahan of Sulphur; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. John Savoie — 11/19/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for John Savoie, 68, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 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. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mr. Savoie Sunday, Nov. 18, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Creole, he was a longtime resident of Cameron. He was a tool pusher with Crane Brothers for 25 years. He also worked at Millers Livestock. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mymae Savoie of Cameron; one son, James "Zoe" Savoie of Cameron; one brother, Morris Savoie of Dry Creek; and three grandchildren. Lynda C. Scarborough — 3/23/2001 CAMERON — Funeral services for Lynda Carole Scarborough, 54, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 24, from Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. She died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, in a Lake Charles care center. Gertrude C. Schindler — 11/7/2001 Funeral services for Gertrude Canik Schindler, 90, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Monsignor Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 5 p.m., and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mrs. Schindler died at 4 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001, in a local care center. She was a native of Grand Chenier, and she had lived in Lake Charles for 73 years. She was a former member of the St. Margaret Catholic Church Ladies Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Delbert D. Sheffield — 11/6/2001 Funeral services for Delbert Driscoll Sheffield, 85, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Roger Templeton and Ed Boyd will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Sheffield died at 11:43 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a native of Roganville, Texas. A former longtime resident of Hackberry, he had lived in Lake Charles for 16 years. He was a graduate of Saratoga High School. He was a World War II veteran serving in the Army. He served in the 82nd Airborne Division. He was a past president of the Lake Charles Ostomy Society. He was a member of Oak Park United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Robert Windsor Sheffield of Sulphur; two daughters, Dani Denise Sheffield of The Woodlands, Texas, and Cheryl Lynn Sheffield of Lake Charles; one brother, Kenneth Sheffield of Nederland, Texas; two sisters, Doris Dickerson of Groves, Texas, and Verline Parrish of Nederland; and three grandchildren. Sybil Fay Smith — 8/12/2001 Funeral services for Sybil Fay Benoit Smith, 67, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Giles will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Smith died Saturday, Aug. 11, 2001, in a local hospital. A native of Grand Chenier, she was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a cafeteria worker for Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. She was a member of VFW Post 2130 Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, Floyd M. Smith; two sons, Allen Ray Smith and Alvin J. Smith; one daughter, Gail Y. Smith; one sister, Mrs. Horace (Betty Jean) Smith; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild, all of Lake Charles. Kirk L. Sorrells — 3/20/2001 CAMERON — Funeral services for Kirk Lynn Sorrells, 22, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, in First Baptist Church. The Revs. John Reynolds and Alton Hodnet will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today, March 20, and from 9 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Sorrells died Monday, March 19, 2001, in an accident in Cameron Parish. A native of Sulphur, he had lived in Cameron Parish all of his life. He was a 1998 graduate of South Cameron High School. He was a roustabout for Cameron Cleaning Fluids. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Janna Rutherford Sorrells of Creole; one son, Blanin Este Sorrells of Creole; two brothers, Steven Ray Sorrells and Chuck Sorrells, both of Cameron; one stepbrother, Jody Jinks of Grand Lake; two stepsisters, Ashleigh Jinks and Amanda Jinks, both of Sulphur; his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Yvonne) Sorrells of Creole; his mother and stepfather, Glenda and Lenard Jinks of Cameron; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin (Katie) Sorrells of Leesville; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer (Nelta) Peshoff of Cameron; his maternal great-grandmother, Enola Saltzman of Cameron; and his stepgrandmother, Mary Lee Jinks of Hackberry. Pauline E. Sturlese — 7/24/2001 CAMERON — Funeral services for Pauline Elizabeth Sturlese, 70, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, in Ebenezer Baptist Church. The Rev. Lannis Joseph will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Sturlese died Saturday, July 21, 2001. She moved from Orange, Texas, to Cameron 38 years ago. She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Steve Sturlese III of Cameron; seven daughters, Daphne Pete, Peggy Holmes, Janice Rosette and Bertha Brown, all of Cameron, Rhonda Sturlese of Columbus, Ohio, and Vickie Sturlese and Dorothy Sturlese, both of Orange; three brothers, Stanley Jones and Gary Jones, both of Orange, and Charles Jones of Portland, Ore.; six sisters, Lois Everett, Carolyn Jones and Ruth Hightower, all of Houston, Francis Brock of Beaumont, Texas, Marva Hawthorne of Orange and Sandra Foster of Davenport, Iowa; 25 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Crawford Syas Jr. — 5/4/2001 Funeral services for Crawford ''Billy-Boss'' Crawford Jr, 70, of 1532 Brick St. will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 5, in the Christian Baptist Church. The Rev. Edward Alexander will officiate. Burial will be in the Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. A wake will be from 5 p.m. today, with Masonic Rites at 8 p.m. in the church. Mr. Syas died at 4:45 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2001, in a local hospital. A native of Cameron, he had lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a member of the Christian Baptist Church where he was a layman. He was affiliated with the M.W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge. He was a retiree of Magcobor Industries after 37 years of service. He was employed by the Isle of Capri casino for a number of years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Willie Mae Citizen Syas; five daughters, Ceola Syas Peters, Stella Syas Toussain, Rosa Syas Levy and Sandra Syas Bill,, all of Lake Charles, and Angela Syas Cline of Richmond, Va.; three stepdaughters, Margaret Syas of Dallas, Darlene Joubert of Lake Charles and Tonia Thomas Ellis of Houston; four sons, Derrick Syas and Douglas Syas, both of Lake Charles, and Joseph Syas and Anthony Syas, both of Dallas; two stepsons, Dolley Joubert Jr. and Donald Joubert, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Raymond Syas Sr. of Westlake and Samuel Syas of Lake Charles; 24 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Melvin Theriot — 10/18/2001 GRAND CHENIER — Funeral services for Melvin Theriot, 65, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19, from St. Eugene Catholic Church. The Rev. Vincent Vadakkedath will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 8 p.m., in the church. Mr. Theriot died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001, in Lake Charles. He was a native of Grand Chenier. He was an alumnus of Grand Chenier High School and the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He was a retired production foreman for Harrison Production. He was a member of the cattlemen's association and the Farm Bureau, and he was president of the Grand Chenier water board. He was a member of Knights of Columbus J.P. Beaudoin 3014. He was a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Allie Mae Theriot of Grand Chenier; two sisters, Mae Anne Hebert of Houston and Lidian Richard of Grand Chenier; and his parents, Charles and Micilda Theriot of Grand Chenier. Terry J. Theriot — 7/20/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Terry J. Theriot, 70, of Singer, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 21, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. Visitation is at 10 a.m. today in Hixson Funeral Home in Creole, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mr. Theriot died Wednesday, July 18, 2001, in his residence. He was a native of Cameron and had lived in Singer for 20 years. He was a former crew boat captain. He retired in 1983 from the state Department of Transportation and Development after 12 years. He was a member of the Shorthorn Association. Survivors include his wife, Muriel Theriot of Singer; two sons, David Theriot of Lake Charles and Terry Theriot II of McKenzie, Tenn.; four daughters, Gail Theriot of Lake Charles, Susanne Perrin of Moss Bluff, Andrea Couch of Singer and Bettina Hubbard of Dallas, Ga.; two brothers, Leslie Theriot and Fredman Theriot, both of Cameron; one sister, Vernis Dunn of Dry Creek; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Preston Thibeaux — 5/16/2001 CREOLE — Funeral arrangements for Preston Thibeaux, 9, will be at 3 p.m. today, May 16, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. He died Monday, May 14, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was born in Lake Charles and lived most of his life in Cameron. He was a third-grader at South Cameron Elementary School. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include one sister, Melissa Trahan of Dayton, Texas; his parents, Raymond and Kay Thibeaux of Cameron; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Adley White of Abbeville; his maternal grandmother, Juanita Savoie of Cameron; and his maternal great-grandmother, Laura Nunez of Cameron. Clarence J. Thibodeaux — 4/26/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Clarence J. Thibodeaux, 78, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 27, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Ed Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. Friday. Mr. Thibodeaux died Wednesday, April 25, 2001, in his residence. A native of Grand Lake, he had lived in Sulphur since 1957. He retired from Davison Sash & Door after 37 years. He was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mable Thibodeaux of Sulphur; two sons, Ronald Thibodeaux and Donald Thibodeaux, both of Sulphur; one daughter, Debbie McDaniel of Denver; one brother, Auray Thibodeaux of Lake Charles; five sisters, Bernice Guillory, Ailene Duhon, Marie Fontenot, Leah Delaney and Eula Manuel, all of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Jane N. Thibodeaux — 9/22/2001 HACKBERRY — Funeral services for Jane Nunez Thibodeaux, 64, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 24, from St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. The Rev. Roland Vaughn will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of the Marsh Cemetery in Little Chenier under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation is from 4 p.m. today in the church, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mrs. Thibodeaux died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Little Chenier and longtime resident of Hackberry. She was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Ralph Thibodeaux of Hackberry; two sons, Ronnie Nunez of Hackberry and Carl Venable of Cincinnati; two daughters, Carolyn Swire and Sheila Nidecker, both of Hackberry; one stepdaughter, Connie Thibodeaux of Sulphur; two brothers, Johnny Nunez of LeBleu Settlement and Donald Nunez of Hackberry; her mother, Olite Nunez of Hackberry; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; seven stepgrandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren. Phoebe M. Thibodeaux — 3/30/2001 GRAND CHENIER — Funeral services for Phoebe Marie Thibodeaux, 60, of Morse, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 30, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Hanks Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Gueydan. Mrs. Thibodeaux died at 10:24 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2001, in her residence. Oddley J. Trahan — 3/4/2001 Funeral services for Oddley J. Trahan, 63, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 5, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Joseph Matthew will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Trahan died at 6:20 a.m. Saturday, March 3, 2001, in a local hospital. A native of Perry, he was raised in Sweetlake and lived in Lake Charles for 30 years. He moved to Longville five years ago. He was a warehouse supervisor for Nichols Construction for 23 years. He was a member of Teamsters Local 469. Survivors include one son, Joseph Neal Trahan of Lake Charles; three stepsons, Clifton "Scooter" Tubbs of Nashville, Curtis G. Tubbs of Nederland, Texas, and Garrett Whitt of Lake Charles; three daughters, Alfreida Cordaro of New York City, Marsha Q. Demary of Lake Charles and Rachael Naquin of DeQuincy; two brothers, Floyd Trahan of Welsh and Doris "Snooky" Trahan of Lake Charles; one stepbrother, Ernest Breaux of Corpus Christi, Texas; five sisters, Velma Dunn, Linda Thibodeaux, Beverly Higginbotham and Charlene LaBove, all of Lake Charles, and Arlene Lopez of Sulphur; two stepsisters, Mary Lou Harrell of Brandon, Miss., and Lou Ethel East of Carlyss; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Theodore Trahan Sr. — 6/20/2001 JOHNSON BAYOU — Funeral services for Theodore "Sid" Trahan Sr., 95, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 21, in Johnson Bayou Baptist Church. The Rev. Les Fogleman will officiate. Burial will be in Head of the Hollow Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Trahan died at 2:10 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2001, in a Lake Charles care center. He was a lifelong resident of Johnson Bayou. He was a farmer. He was a member of Johnson Bayou Baptist Church. Survivors include four sons, Nathan Trahan and Armond Trahan, both of Toledo Bend, Carroll Trahan of Johnson Bayou and Theodore Trahan Jr. of Lake Charles; five daughters, LeAnna Broussard and Linda Vinning, both of Johnson Bayou, Faye Melancon of Lafayette, Elaine Carter of Alexandria and Georgia McRight of Sulphur; 27 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Eve Vincent — 12/7/2001 GRAND CHENIER — Funeral services for Eve Vincent, 66, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 7, from St. Eugene Catholic Church. The Rev. Vincent Vacakedath will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. A rosary was recited Thursday. Mrs. Vincent died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001, in the local hospital. She was a native and longtime resident of Grand Chenier. She was a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Phillip Vincent of Grand Chenier; two sons, John Henry Swire of Grand Chenier and Eulise Joseph "E.J." Swire of Lake Charles; one daughter, Orelia Abshire of Grand Chenier; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Leon J. Vincent — 9/10/2001 HACKBERRY -- Funeral services for Leon Joseph Vincent, 75, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 10, from St. Peter's Catholic Church. The Rev. Roland Vaughn will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home in Sulphur. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the church. Mr. Vincent died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2001, in his residence. A lifelong resident of Hackberry, he had worked in maintenace for Amoco Oil Co. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mildred M. Miller Vincent of Hackberry; one son, Ronald James Vincent of DeFuniak Springs, Fla.; two daughters, Glenda Vincent Welch and Anjanette Vincent Portie, both of Hackberry; one brother, Leo Vincent of Sulphur; three grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; one great-grandchild; and 13 stepgreat-grandchildren. Louverta G. Vincent —12/24/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Louverta G. Vincent, 67, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 24, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joe McGrath willl officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of the Marsh Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. A rosary was recited Sunday. Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. Mrs. Vincent died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Crowley, she lived in Creole. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Altar Society and the choir. She was also a member of the Catholic Daughters, Court Mary Olive #1463, Legion of Mary and Retreads Motorcycle Club. Survivors include three sons, Stafford Vincent of Lake Charles, Harold Vincent and Kevin Vincent, both of Creole; one daughter, Cynthia "Cyndi" Fawvor of Grand Lake; two brothers, Hilaire Guillory Jr. of Lake Charles and Herbert Guillory of Deweyville, Texas; one sister, Carolyn Comeaux of Lake Charles; her father, Hilaire Guillory Sr. of Orange, Texas; and seven grandchildren. Katherine Wannage — 2/20/2001 Funeral services for Katherine "Old Lady" Wannage, 78, will be at noon Thursday, Feb. 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, Feb. 20, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Wannage died Monday, Feb. 19, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a native of Cameron and had lived in Calcasieu Parish for 59 years. She was Catholic. Survivors include her husband, Frederick W. "Old Man" Wannage Sr. of Big Lake; four sons, Willis "Sonny" Rasmussen of Blaine, Wash., and Frederick W. "Buddy" Wannage Jr., Edward J. "Eddie Joe" Wannage and David W. Baker, all of Big Lake; seven daughters, Mary E. "Teet" Rasmussen, Cathy E. Doucet and Margaret "Peanut" Minchew, all of Big Lake, Lydia E. "DeeDee" Greenbrough of Vicksburg, Miss., Georgia L. "MeeMee" Kent of Ragley, Marian "Poochie" Froemming of Moss Lake, Minn., and Marianne Neff of Denver; one brother, J.C. Gallier of Lake Charles; one sister, Mary G. Daigle of Westlake; 23 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Frank J. Watson — 2/8/2001 Funeral services for Mrs. Frank J. (Catherine Sweeney) Watson, 78, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tom Howe will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Watson died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000, in a local hospital. A native of Grand Chenier, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was the daughter of Sen. Sidney Sweeney and Lydia Sells Sweeney. She graduated from LaGrange High School and attended McNeese State University and owned and operated Len Air Inc. in Lake Charles. She was a member of University United Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, Ed Watson of Houma and Frank Watson Jr. of Liberty Hill, Texas; one daughter, Kathy Watson Natali of Holmwood; two brothers, Val and Kenneth Sweeney, both of Lake Charles; three sisters, Althea Feldes and Shirley Patterson, both of Lake Charles, and Joyce Ross of Houston; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Eva L. Watts —12/26/2001 CREOLE — Funeral services for Eva Lois Watts, 77, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, from Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery un-der the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Watts died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001, in a local hospital. She was retired from Jeff Davis Electric. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Frank Pickett of Cameron; one sister, Earline Baccigalopi of Cameron; and three grandchildren. Geraldine Wetzel — 11/18/2001 JOHNSON BAYOU — Funeral services for Geraldine Wetzel, 77, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 18, in Johnson Bayou Baptist Church. The Rev. Les Foglemann will officiate. Burial will be in Head of the Hollow Cemetery under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home of Orange, Texas. Visitation is ongoing in the church. She died Friday, Nov. 16, 2001, in a Port Arthur, Texas, hospital. A native of Johnson Bayou, she had lived in Orange since 1957. She retired as a supervisor for Equitable Bag, after more than 31 years of service. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Reggie (Judy) Rogers of Orangefield, Texas; one sister, Audrey Hackett of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. J.D. Wilhite — 3/11/2001 WESTLAKE — Funeral services for J.D. "Johnny" Wilhite, 78, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, March 12, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Gery Vanhorn will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Wilhite died Saturday, March 10, 2001, in a local hospital. A native of Eros, he had lived in Cameron for the past four months. He had lived in Westlake for 11 years. He was a member of Moose Lodge and Insurance Underwriters. He served in the Merchant Marines. He was Methodist. Survivors include his wife, Estelle J. Wilhite of Cameron; one son, William Kenneth "Billy" Wilhite of Carlyss; two daughters, Kathy Marti of Westlake and Debbie Stutes of Cameron; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Jane L. Wright — 9/29/2001 SULPHUR — Funeral services for Jane Little Wright, 57, of Hackberry, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Leon Boggs will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Wright died Friday, Sept. 28, 2001, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Hackberry. She was a cook for Cameron Parish Head Start. She was a member of Hackberry United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Calvin Wright of Hackberry; one son, Michael Wright of Hackberry; two daughters, Michelle East and Sandy Wright, both of Hackberry; three brothers, Ernie Little, Lawrence "Butch" Little and Johnny Little, all of Hackberry; one sister, Judy Bowman of Crocket, Texas; and two grandchildren.