Obits 1999; Cameron, Louisiana Submitted by: Lee Granger Date: Apr. 2000 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** 1999 OBITUARIES FOR CAMERON PARISH ABSHIRE,Richard E. LCAP Thursday, August12,1999 Hackberry-Funeral services for Richard Essmon Abshire,46, will be at 2 p.m.Friday, Aug.13, from St. Peters Catholic Church. The Rev. Eugene McKenna will officiate. Burial will be in Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Robinson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10a.m. today,August 12,in the church with a rosary at 7p.m.Mr. Abshire died at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug.10.1999.A native of Sulphur, Mr. Abshire lived in Hackberry. He was president and owner of Richard Abshire Construction for 25 years. Survivors include his wife Glenda Abshire; two sons, Richard and Brady Abshire of Hackberry;one daughter, Sheree Abshire of Hachberry;three brothers, Lynn and Johnny Abshire of Carlyss and Jimmy Abshire of Sulphur; two sisters, Elaine Huck and Della Jean Vallette of Carlyss; his father,Enos Abshire of Vinton; his mother, Della Mae Abshire of Carylss; And one grandchild. ANDREWS, Annie, I LCAP Thursday, Feburary 18,1999 Creole- Funeral services for Annie Irene "Picou" Andrews,58, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday Feb. 20, in Ebenezer Baptist Church.The Rev. Lannas Joseph will officiate. Burial will be in Bargeman Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4-11 p.m. Friday. She died Monday, Feb. 15,1999 in a local hospital. A life long resident of Creole, she was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Survivors include one brother, Phillips Andrews of Dallas; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Cockrell of Philadelphia, Pa., and Mary Ann January of Cameron. AUTHEMENT, Lena LCAP Sunday, November 21, 1999 Cameron- Funeral services for Lena Authement, 84, will be at 1 p.m Monday,Nov. 22, from Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church.The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady Star of the Sea Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m. and a Scripture service at 7 p.m.;and from 8 a.m. Monday, in the funeral home.Mrs. Authement died Saturday, Nov.20.1999, in Cameron. A native of Erath, she had lived in Cameron for 53 years.She owned and operated the Cameron Cafe for many years. She was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters. Survivors include four sons, Vergy, Alvin and Pressley Hebert all of Cameron, and Allen Hebert of Lafayette; eight stepdaughters, Wilma Sullivan of Lake Charles,Jean Jinks, Jackie Jinks, Barbara Leger and Georgia Constance , all of Johnson Bayou,Mary Louise Nunez and Connie Sue Hicks,both of Deweyville ,Texas, and Mary Lynn Constance of Big Lake; Two Brothers, Dewey Richard of Port Authur,Texas and Soul Richard of Groves,Texas; three sisters, Irene Boullion of Erath, Jane Morvant of Abberville and Linda Guilbeaux of Port Authur,Texas; 19 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren ; and four Great-great-grandchildren. BARGEMAN, Louie LCAP Friday, July 2, 1999 Cameron- Funeral services for Louie "Nubbie" Bargeman ,63, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 3, in Bargeman Memorial Church of God in Christ. Elder Charles Porter Sr. will officiate.Burial will be in Bargeman Memorial Cemetery under the direction of King 's Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Bargeman died Saturday, June 26, in a Houston hospital. A native of Grand Chenier, he had lived in Lake Charles for the past eight years. He retired from General Motors in Van Nuys, Calif. He was a member of Glad Tidings Church in Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife,Mrs. Mary Bargeman of Lake Charles; four daughters, Krystal Bargeman of Lake Charles and Lynn Coleman ,Sybil Essex and Sheryl Taylor, all of Woodland Hills, Calif.; two sisters, Hazel West of Lake Charles and Rose Lee Bargeman of Creole; four brothers, Willie Bargeman of Creole, Clifford Bargeman Sr. of Lake Charles, George Bargeman of Pacoma Calif., and Roy Bargeman of Dymar , Calif.; his mother,Mary Payton Bargeman of Creole; and 3 grandchildren. BARGEMAN Mary P. LCAP Tuesday., October 5, 1999 Creole - Funeral services for Mary Payton Bargeman,95, will be at 1 p.m. today , Oct.5, in Bargeman Memorial Church if God in Christ. Charles Porter will officiate. Burial will be in Bargerman Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10a.m. in the church. Mrs. Bargeman died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999. She was a lifelong resident of Cameron and a member of Bargeman Memorial Church of God in Christ. Survivors include four sons, Willie Bargeman of Creole, Clifford Bargeman of Lake Charles, George Bargeman of Pacoma, Calif., and Roy Bargeman of Sylmar, Calif.; two sisters, Hazel West of Lake Charles and Rose Lee Bargeman of Creole; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren ; and two great-great-grandchildren. BECNEL,Lillian M LCAP Sunday, Janurary 17, 1999 Hackberry-Funeral services for Lillian Marie (Seay) Becnel, 94, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, from St. Peters Catholic Church. The Rev. Eugene McKenna will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary, and from 8:30 a.m. in the church hall. Mrs. Becnel died Friday, Jan. 15, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of Scott, she lived most of her life in Hackberry. She was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church. Survivors include five sons, Arthur Seay , Alex Seay, Oran Seay, Charles Seay and Pat Seay, all of Hackberry; two daughters, Mrs. Marie Stuard of Houma and Mrs. Doug (Isabel) Gray of Hackberry; one stepdaughter, Renee Marie Cantrell of Moss Bluff, one brother, Clyde Guidry of Hackberry; one sister, Mrs. Lorraine Cormier of Kaplan; 27 grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren. BENOIT, Anastazie D LCAP Monday, April 19,1999 Creole- Funeral services for Anastazie Dyson Benoit, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 20, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joe 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. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mrs. Benoit died 3:40 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 1999, in a Lake Charles Hospital. A native of Pecan Island, she lived in Cameron. She was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church and the Altar Society. Survivors include three sons, Floyd L. Benoit of Creole, Andrew W. Benoit of Ragley and Donald E. Benoit of Lake Charles; one daughter, Glenda McClelend of Cameron; one brother, Rufen Dyson of Grand Chenier;one sister, Mae Miller of Grand Chenier; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. BOGGUS, Johnny E. LCAP Monday, May 17, 1999 Grand Chenier- Funeral services for Johnny E. Boggus, 54, will be at 10 a.m. today, May 17, in First Baptist Church of Grand Chenier. The Rev. Jack Tanner will officiate. Burial will be in St. Eugene Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home in Creole.Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the church.Mr. Boggus died Saturday, May 15, 1999, in the Creole hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he lived most of his life in the area. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Grand Chenier. Survivors include one son, Eddie Boggus of Oklahoma City; two daughters, Michelle Boggus Thomas of Moss Bluff and Stephanie Richard of Welsh; one brother, William Miller of Lexington, Ky.; his parents ,Archie and Aline Miller of Grand Chenier ; and four grandchildren. BONSALL, James B. LCAP Sun., Mon.& Tues, Aug. 29, 30 &31, 1999 Grand Chenier- Funeral services for James Belton Bonsall, 73, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, in First Methodist Church. The Rev. Joe Rountree will officiate. Burial will be in McCall cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m. -10 p.m. today and 8-11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home, and from 1 p.m. Tuesday in church. Mr. Bonsall died Friday, Aug. 27, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Grand Chenier, he lived in New Orleans until returning to Grand Chenier in 1985. He graduated from LSU with a bachelor of Arts degree. He was a welfare social worker in New Orleans for 25 years. He was an artist. He served under Gen. George Patton during World War 11-and was a member of American Legion, 99th Infantry Division Association and the Retired State Employees Association. He was a member of Wakefield Methodist Church. Survivors include one sister, Constance Bonsall Sims of Lake Charles; Two nephews; and one niece. BOUDION, John P. Jr. LCAP Monday , May 31, 1999 Creole- Funeral services for John Pierre Boudion Jr., 68, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m., scripture and wake services at 7 p.m.;and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Boudion died Sunday, May 30, 1999,in the Creole hospital. He was a lifetime resident of Creole. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a 50 year member o the Knight of Columbus, American Legion Post 0176, Farm Bureau and Louisiana Cattlemen Association. He was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Cameron. Survivors include his wife, Janelle Boudion of Cameron;three sons, Randal and Mark Boudion, both of Creole, and Martin Boudion of Cameron; one daughter, Claudette Dinger of Cameron; three sisters, Sister Lurlie Boudion of New Orleans and Adeline Styron and Greta Johnson, both of Creole; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to the Knights of Columbus or Our Lady of the Sea Catholic Church. BOURRIAQUE, Viola M. LCAP Sunday, December 5, 1999 Creole- Funeral services for Viola Marie Bourriaque, 58, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec.6, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joe McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10a.m. -10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 5 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Bourriaque died Saturday ,Dec. 4, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Creole. She retired from Cameron State Bank as a teller. She was a member of sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters and the legion of Mary. Survivors include one son, Kim Bourriaque of Creole; one daughter, Monica Harris of Grand Lake; two brothers, Bert Boudreaux of Lake Charles and Perry Boudreaux of Creole; and four grandchildren. BROUSSARD, Willis LCAP Thursday, December 9, 1999 Welsh- Funeral services for Willis Broussard, 77, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 9, from St. John Vianney Catholic Church. The Rev. Wayne Lebleu will officiate. Burial will be in Granger Cemetery in Sweetlake. A rosary was said Wednesday. Mr. Broussard died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Sweetlake, he was a resident of Hayes. He was a member of St. Daniel Catholic Church of Hayes and the Sweetlake Coastal Hunting Club. He worked for Southern Pacific Railroad and as a carpenter for the Louisiana Department of Transportation for about 15 years. He was a Army veteran of World War 11. Survivors include his wife, Allie Bertha Broussard,; one son, Caniel Broussard of Hayes; two daughters, Shirley Pasencio of Iowa and Linda Faye Broussard of Lake Arthur; one Brother Gustave Broussard of Gray; one sister, Viola LeBouef of Bayou Blue; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. BRUNE, Leroy C. LCAP Thursday, July 22, 1999 Grand Chenier- Funeral Services for Leroy Charles Brune, 76, will be at 10 am. Friday,July 23, from St. Eugene Catholic Church. The Revs. Vincent Sedita and Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in St. Eugene Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is 10 a.m. -10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Brune died Wednesday, July 21, 1999, in the Cameron hospital. A native of Weimar, Texas, he lived in Grand Chenier for the last 15 years after retiring from Gulf Oil Co. In Houston. He was an Army veteran of World war 11, serving in the infantry. He was a member of American Legion Post 364 and the Cameron Parish Farm Bureau. He was a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Viola Bonsal Brune; one son, Leroy C.Brune Jr. of Walker; one brother, Henry Brune of Weimar; two sisters,Lillie Freis of Weimar and Leona Livingston of Burleson, Texas; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. BUFFORD, Linda E. LCAP Sunday, April 18, 1999 Hackberry- Funeral services for Linda Eve Bufford, 59, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 19, from St. Peter Catholic Church.The Rev. Eugene McKenna will officiate. Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation is 4:30-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday. Miss Bufford died Saturday, April 17, 1999, in the sulphur hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Hackberry and a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. Survivors include one brother, Wynne Burrel Bufford of Hackberry; and one sister, Edna Faye Hebert of Sulphur. BULLARD, Gladys I. LCAP Friday, December 24, 1999 Sulphur- Funeral services for Gladys Irene Bullard, 67, of Johnson Bayou will be at 10 a.m.today, Dec. 24, in Robison Funeral Home. Burial will be in Head of Hollow Cemetery. Mrs.Bullard died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999, in Johnson Bayou. CLEMENT, Eufelia P. LCAP Friday, March 26, 1999 Creole- Funeral services for Mrs. Eufelia P. Clement, 88, will be at 1 p.m. today, March 26,from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be 8 a.m.-noon in the funeral home. Mrs. Clememt died at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 1999, in a Sulphur care Facility. A native of Creole, she had lived in the Lake Charles-Westlake area for the past 28 years. She was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, John C. And Ojust Clement, Both of Vinton; one daughter, Yvonne Venable of Westlake; 18 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren. COLLIGAN, DR. John B. LCAP Friday,September 17, 1999 Hackberry- Funeral services for Dr. John Berchman Colligan, 87, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, From St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Hackberry. The Rev. Eugene McKenna will officiate.Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the church. Dr. Colligan died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999, in Sulphur. He was a native of Church Point and a resident of Hackberry. He graduated from LSU Medical School. He served the staff of West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital for 33 years. He had his practice in Hackberry for 54 years. He has 25 years of Selective Service. He was a lifetime member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and was a physician for the CC Camp. He received a citizenship award from the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He received an Apostolic Blessing on his 50th anniversary of medical service. He was a member of St.Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Helen Colligan of Hackberry; one son, Charles Colligan of Hackberry; two sisters, Mary Mires of Orange, Texas,and Emma Lou Roux of Beaumont, Texas; and one grandchild. CONNER, Lillie B. LCAP Thursday, November 18, 1999 Funeral services for Lillie Babineaux Conner, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Andrew Martin will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake Cemetery. Visitation is 1:30-10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs.Conner died at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 1999, in a local care center. A native of Jennings, she had lived in Sweetlake most of her life. She was a member of Big Lake Tabernacle. Survivors include two sons, Clyde W. Conner of Lake Charles and Donald L. Conner of Sweetlake; two daughters, Dorothy M. Trahan of Benton, Ark., and Mrs. J.C. (Betty) Stanley of Lake Charles; two brothers, John Babineaux of Eunice and George Babineaux of Sulphur; two sisters, Anna St. Germaine of Ragley and Elda Duhon of Lake Charles, 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. CONNER, Lucille LCAP Tuesday & Friday, July 20&23, 1999 Funeral services for Lucille Conner, 93, will be at 10 a.m. today, July 20, 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 from 8 a.m. A rosary was recited Monday evening. Mrs. Conner died Sunday, July 18, 1999, in the Cameron hospital. A lifelong resident of Creole, she was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church,the Altar Society and Farm Bureau. Survivors include one son, Ray Conner of Creole; one daughter, Winola Marie "Teet" Conner of Creole; and two sisters, Cecile McFarland and Ruby Daigle, all of Lake Charles. DAIGLE, Mrs. Sam. Sr. LCAP Sunday, April 4, 1999 Funeral services for Mrs. Sam (Emma Logue) Daigle Sr., 80, of Grand Lake will be at 3 p.m. Monday, April 5, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.Visitation is 3-10 p.m.today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday in the church. Mrs.Daigle died at 1:05 a.m. Saturday, April 3, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Cameron ,she was a lifetime resident of Grand Lake. She was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church.Survivors include her husband;seven sons, Martin Daigle, Melvin Daigle, J.R. Daigle, Sam Daigle Jr. and E.J. Daigle , all of Grand Lake, L.P. Daigle of Gueydan and O.J. Daigle of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Yvonne Morgan of Lake Charles;two brothers, Wallace "Blacky" Nunez of Bell City and Joseph Nunez of Baton Rouge; 18 grandchildren ; and 20 great-grandchildren. DALGLEISH, Linda A. LCAP Wednesday, August 18, 1999 Hackberry- Funeral services for Linda Mae Alford Dalgleish, 49, of Midvale, Utah, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 20, in First Baptist Church.The Rev. Gerard Little will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mrs. Dalgleish died Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999, in Salt Lake City. She was a native of West Monroe.She was a 1970 graduate of Westlake High School and attended McNeese State University. She was one of the first waitresses at the Black Angus and Casa Manana restaurants in Lake Charles.She was a member of the Episcopal Church in Midvale. Survivors include one son, John Dalgleish of Midvale; one daughter, Patricia Dalgleish of Midvale; three brothers, Michael Alford and Tim Alford, both of Hackberry, and Wayne Alford of Sulphur; two sisters, Kaye Desomeaux of Hackberry and Teresa Guidry of Lafayette; and her mother, Willie Mae Alford of Hackberry. DEVALL, Edith L. LCAP Wednesday ,April 21, 1999 Hackberry- Funeral services for Edith Lavelle Devall, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 22, from St. Peter Apostle Catholic Church. The Rev. Eugene McKenna will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation begins at 2 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary. Mrs, Devall died Tuesday, April 20, 1999, in a Sulphur hospital. A native of Lake Providence, she lived in Hackberry for the past 44 years. She was a member of St. Peter Apostle Catholic Church and was a member of the Catholic Daughters and the Legion of Mary.Survivors include her husband, Alfred Devall; five sons, Mike, James,Claude, Joe and Allen Devall, all of Hackberry; three daughters, Loretta Seay and Theresa Leonards, both of Hackberry,and Jeanie Vick of Lake Charles; 31 grandchildren ; and ten great-grandchildren. DONAHOE, Marie S. LCAP Wednesday, March 24, 1999 Creole- Funeral services for Marie S. Donahoe, 78, will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 25, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Roland Vaughn will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Donahoe died Tuesday, March 23, 1999, in her residence. A native and resident of Cameron, she was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Joseph E. (Dolores) Boudreaux of Johnson Bayou and Mrs. Charles G (Bonnie) Theriot of Grand Chenier; one brother, James R. "Sono" Savoie of Creole; one sister, Mildred Sturlese of Lafayette; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. DYSON, Murphy LCAP Saturday, October 30, 1999 Creole- Funeral services for Murphy Dyson, 81, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in Baptist Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, all day Sunday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Dyson died Friday, Oct. 29,1999, in Lake Charles. He lived in Cameron most of his life and worked as a commercial fisherman. He was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. EAVES, Infant LCAP Friday . Feburary 5, 1999 Cameron- Funeral services for Clay Ethan Eaves, 3 month old son of Bobby Ray and Jennifer Eaves, will be at 2p.m. today, Feb. 5, in First Baptist Church of Cameron. The Rev Harry Prentice and Charles Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in First Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 8-noon today in the Funeral home and from 1p.m. in the church. He died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, in his resident. Survivors include his parents;one sister, Haille Elizabeth Eaves of Cameron; his paternal grand-parents, Robert and Darla Evans of Cameron; maternal grandparents, Willard and Patricia Reid of Longville; paternal great-grandparents, Vivian McDaniel of Cameron and Louis and Lorraine Blanchard of Johnson Bayou; maternal great-grandparents, Roy and Betty Skaggs of Longville and Lawrence and Diane Cockerhan of Ferriday. FAWVOR, Dudley E. LCAP Sunday, March 21, 1999 Grand Chenier- Funeral services for Dudley E. Fawvor, 67, will be at 3 p.m. today. March 21, from St. Eugene Catholic Church. The Rev. Vincent Vadakkedath will officiate. Burial will be in St. Eugene Catholic Church Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 8-11:45 a.m. in the funeral home, and from 2 p.m. in the church. Mr. Fawvor died at 5:52 p.m. Friday, March 19, 1999, in a Lake Charles Hospital.A native of Grand Chenier, he lived most of his life in Grand Chenier. He was a graduate of Grand Chenier High School and had attended Louisiana State University. He was in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a boat captain for Offshore Logistics, and after his retirement, he worked as a real estate broker in the Lafayette area. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Dudley Thomas Fawvor of Beaumont, Texas, and James Kimberly Fawvor of St. Martinville; one brother, James E. Fawvor of Grand Chenier; and three grandchildren. FONTENOT, Ella G. LCAP Monday, May 3, 1999 Grand Lake- Funeral services for Ella Guidry Fontenot,90, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, from St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church.The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Grandlake Community Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home in Lake Charles.Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday, with a rosary at 7p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Fontenot died Sunday in a local care center. She was a lifetime resident of Grand Lake. She was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church and a member of the Altar Society.Survivors include three sons, Malcolm Fontenot of Knoxville, Tenn., Reginald Fontenot of El Paso,Texas and Bristow Fontenot of Garland, Texas; two daughters,Mrs. Twila Savoie of Creole and Mrs. Valerie Vincent of Grand Lake; 21 grandchildren ; and 22 great-grandchildren. GRIFFIN, Nolan J. LCAP Tues. & wed. , March 23 &24 , 1999 Cameron- Memorial services for Nolan J. Griffin, 71, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 25, in First Baptist Church of Cameron. The Rev. Charles Bigner will officiate. Mr. Griffin died at 5:42 a.m. Monday, March 22, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Cameron.He was a veteran of World War 11 and was a member of Foreign Wars. He was a commercial fisherman and trapper, and he ran oil field supply vessels. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Venable Griffin of Cameron; one son, Myron McGlocklin of Houma;two daughters, Gail Wolf of Cameron and Pam Griffin of Lake Charles; three brothers, Earnest Griffin of Cameron,Lincoln "Cook" Griffin of Lake Arthur and Richard Griffin of Golden Meadows; one sister, Peggy Gene Payton of Golden Meadows; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Guidry, Paul LCAP Tuesday, march 23, 1999 Creole- Funeral services for Paul "Gerald" Guidry, 67, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 24,from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic 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. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mr Guidry died Monday, March 22, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A lifelong resident of Creole, he was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a past grand knight in the Knights of Columbus.Survivors include one son, Chris Guidry of Arlington, Texas; three daughters, Melanie Williams of Moss Bluff, Michelle Broussard of Grand Chenier and Monique Carter of Cameron; six grandchildren; an one great-grandchild. HEBERT, John L. LCAP Saturday, April 19, 1999 Funeral services for John Leslie Hebert, 83, of Grand Lake, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 18, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake Cemetery. Visitation is noon-10 p.m., with a 6 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Hebert died at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 1999, in his residence. A lifelong resident of Grand Lake, he was employed by Coastal Club as a guide for 50 years. He was a Member of St. Joseph Society and the Grand Lake Cemetery Committee. Survivors include two sons, Wilton Ray Hebert of Lake Charles and Darrell Wayne Hebert of Grand Lake; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. HEITZ, Carla S. LCAP Thursday, September 9,1999 Hackberry- Funeral services for Carla Sue Heitz, 45, will be at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 9, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Frank Brown will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Heitz died Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999, in Paige, Texas. A California native and a resident of Bastrop, Texas, she was raised in Sulphur. Survivors include one daughter, Krystal Victoria Heitz of Bastrop, Texas; one son, Jarrod Jay Gibbs of Austin, Texas; Two brothers, Michael James Owen of Sulphur and Robert Heitz of Bastrop, Texas; two sisters, Janet Pearson of Bastrop, Texas, and Judy Pryor of Cedar Creek, Texas; her mother, Mable Heitz of Cedar Creek, Texas; and her stepfather, Henry Heitz of Cedar Creek, Texas. HICKS, George LCAP Monday, December 27, 1999 Hackberry- Funeral services for George Hicks ,70, will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 27, from St. Peter's Catholic Church. The Rev. Eugene McKenna will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. in the church. A rosary was recited Sunday evening. Mr. Hicks died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of Toomey, he lived in Hackberry for 49 years. He graduated from Landry High School and attended McNeese State University. He was an Air Force veteran. He was a retired plant supervisor for City Service. He was the owner and operator of H and H Kwik Stop and Hicks Resources. He worked for Cameron Parish Police Jury from 1992. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Hackberry Fire Department and Farm Bureau. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Laura Mae (Sanner) Hicks; five sons, George Hicks of Mauriceville and Terry Anthony "Deno" Goldie and Raymond Hicks, all of Hackberry; five daughters, Martha "Tootie" and Tamara Welch, Frances Little and Teresa " Pebbles" Nunez, all of Hackberry, and Laura Heckler of Abita Springs; one sister, Oneta Sandifer of Vinton; 29 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. JANUARY, William Sr. LCAP Friday, November 12, 1999 Creole- Funeral services for William January Sr., 79, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. Maudie Roberts will officiate. Burial will be in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Janurary died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, in the DeRidder hospital. He was a native of Cameron and had lived in DeRidder for the past 30 years. He worked as a ranch hand and was a Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann LeBlanc Janurary; one son , William Janurary Jr. of Houston; three daughters,Anna Marie Washington of Houston, Annie Laura Johnson of Florida and Mary Jane January of Cameron; two brothers, Richard January of Lake Charles and Charles January of Cameron; 17 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. KELLEY, William M. LCAP Sunday, October 10, 1999 Grand Chenier- Funeral services for William Manson Kelley, 71, will be at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 10, in Grand Chenier First Methodist Church. The Rev. Joe Rountree will officiate. Burial with military honors will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Grand Chenier under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole.Visitation is from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Kelley died Friday, Oct. 8, 1999, in the Creole hospital. Survivors include two sons, William Lloyd Kelley of Grapevine, Texas, and Robert Mitchell Kelley of Grand Chenier; two daughters, Mary Willis and Vickie Roberts, both of Cameron; one sister, Nelwyn Norwood of Monroe; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. KERSHAW, Henry LCAP Saturday, February 13, 1999 Creole- Funeral services for Henry Kershaw, 89, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb.14, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joe McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today, with a 6 p.m. rosary. Mr. Kershaw died Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Morse, he lived most of his life in Cameron. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a farmer, trapper, hunter and worked for Menhaden Industries. He retired from the stat highway department and served in the Civilian Conservation Corps. Survivors include one son, Wayne Kershaw of Lake Charles; and one brother, Lazime Kershaw of Cameron. LaBOVE, Adam D. LCAP Tuesday, June 15, 1999 Creole- Funeral services for Adam Dorestan LaBove, 80, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday,June 16, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.Visitation is ongoing. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today. Mr. LaBove died Sunday, June 13, 1999, in the Creole Hospital. He was a lifetime resident of Cameron.He was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea. He was a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus. He had been a Ward 3 constable since 1979. Survivors include his wife, Pearline LaBove; one son, George LaBove of Cameron; two stepsons, Wayne Andrew Gross of Westlake and Robert Wilford Gross of Nederland, Texas; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. LaBOVE, Melian Mrs. LCAP Wednesday, May 26, 1999 Hackberry- Funeral services for Mrs. Melian LaBove, 86, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday,May 27, from St. peter Catholic Church. The Rev. Eugene MCKenna will officiate.Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 1:30-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday, all in the church.Mrs. LaBove died Tuesday, May 25, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Mermentau, she was a resident of Hackberry. Survivors include one son, Leland LaBove of Sulphur; one daughter, Eviola Andrus of Hackberry; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren. LEBLANC, Elaine E. LCAP Sunday, September 5, 1999 Hackberry- Funeral services for Dlaine D. Leblanc, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Monday,Sept. 6, from St. Peter Catholic Church.The Rev. Eugene McKenna will officiate. Burial will be in St. Peter Catholic Church Cemetery under the direction of Robinson Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation is from 3 p.m. today with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the church. Ms.Leblanc died Saturday, Sept.4, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a descendant of the Ryan, Sallier and Ellender pioneer families of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of St. Charles Academy in Lake Charles. Survivors include two sons, Dallas P. Leblanc of Hackberry and Lawrence R. Leblanc of Carlyss; two daughters, Kimberly Leblanc of He Kehei, Hawaii; one sister, Mable Taylor of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. LEBLANC,Helen M. LCAP Friday, February, 12, 1999 Creole- Funeral services for Helen M. LeBlanc,79, will be at 1 p.m. Monday,Feb.15, in Ebenezer Baptist Church. The Rev. Lannis Joseph will officiate, Burial will be in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Monday. Mrs, LeBlanc died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999, in the Cameron hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Cameron and the cook for a fish factory and a Catholic priest. Survivors include two sons, Shelton LeBlanc of Cameron and Phillip LaSalle of Patterson; two daughters, Jeanette Bell of Hayward, Calif., and Carol Newton of Cameron; 13 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. LeBOEUF, Ina L. LCAP Friday, August 13, 1999 Funeral services for Ina Lucille " Aunt Tooly" LeBoeuf, 100, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, from Sacred Heart 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. Saturday in the church. Mrs. LeBoeuf died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of Creole and a resident of Cameron. She was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Cameron. Survivors include one brother, Adam "Jody" Savoie; and numerous nieces and nephews. MALLETT,Yvonne D. LCAP Saturday, March 27, 1999 Funeral services for Yvonne D. Mallett,69, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 29, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Grand Lake Cemetery. Visitation is 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, with a 6 p.m. rosary, and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Mallett died Thursday, March 25, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Grand Lake, she was a resident of Lake Charles and of the Catholic faith. Survivors include two sons, Micheal Mallett of Phoenix and Mitchell Charles Mallett of Lake Charles; one daughter, Cindy Clement of Lake Charles; one brother, Rogers Demarets of Cleveland, Texas; two sisters, Opal Vincent of Carlyss and Lovina Guidry of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. MARTIN, Azora M. LCAP Wednesday, September 1, 1999 Johnson Bayou- Funeral services for Azora Marie Martin, 80, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 1, from Assumption Catholic Church. The Rev. Roland Vaughn will officiate.Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery in Hackberry under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. in the church. Mrs. Martin died Monday, Aug. 30, 1999, in the Cameron hospital. A native of Houma, she lived in Johnson Bayou.She was a member of Assumption Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters, Court Oliver and Pavell, and the Altar Society of Our Lady Star of the Sea. Survivors include eight daughters, Willma Sullivan of Lake Charles, Jane Erbelding , Jackie Jinks, Barbara Leger, Mary Lynn Constance , and Georgia Constance, all of Johnson Bayou and Mary Louise Nunez and Connie Hicks, both of Mauriceville, Texas; two brothers, Paul LeFort of Lake Arthur and Alex LeFort Jr, of Welch; two sisters, Velma Ellender of Houma and Odette Pitre of Chauvin; 35 grandchildren; and 55 great-grandchildren. MHIRE, Rosa LCAP Friday, April 16, 1999 Grand Chenier- Funeral services for Rosa Mhire, 94, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Vincent Vadakedath will officiate. Burial will be in St. Eugene Cemetery.Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the St. Eugene Hall, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mrs. Mhire died Thursday, April 15, 1999. She was a native of Creole and a resident of Grand Chenier. She was a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church and a former member of the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include one son, Horace P. Mhire of Iowa, La.; one daughter, Martha L. Miller of Pottstown, Pa.; two brothers,Odea Thibodeaux of Sulphur and Dudley Thibodeaux of Creole; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild. MILLER, Amos D. LCAP Friday & Monday,October 15 & 18, 1999 Creole- Funeral services for Amos Dallas Miller, 89, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct.19, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joe 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 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. He was a lifelong resident of Creole. He was a self-employed fur buyer. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Rena Trahan of Little Chenier; four grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. MILLER, Leonard A. LCAP Friday, December 31, 1999 Pecan Island- Funeral services for Leonard "2b" Miller, 70, will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec.31, in Pecan Island United Methodist Church. The Rev. John Vining will officiate. Burial will be in St. Eugene Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Mr. Miller died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, in the Creole hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Grand Chenier. He retired from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. He was a member of Pecan Island United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Adley Copell Miller of Grand Chenier; one stepson, Joseph Kent Copell of Pecan Island; one stepdaughter, Janet Richards of Pecan Island; two sisters, Aline Miller of Grand Chenier and Agnas Doucet of Evangeline; and three grandchildren. MONTIE, John M. LCAP Thursday, October 14, 1999 Creole- Funeral services for John Mark Montie, 19, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Doyle Evans will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Montie died Tuesday, Oct.12, 1999. A native of Grand Chenier, he graduated from South Cameron High School .He was employed by Little Pecan Hunting Club as a hunting guide. He was a member of Abundant Life Fellowship. Survivors include one brother, Robert Giles Montie of Grand Chenier; one sister, Tanya Marie Montie of Grand Chenier; His father, Mark Anthony Montie; his mother, Ellen Montie of Grand Chenier; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, Kenneth Montie of Creole; and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Harris of Lake Charles. MOORE, Woodrow LCAP Thursday, November 18, 1999 Creole- Funeral services for Woodrow "Dutch" Moore, 81, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov.20, from St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Moore died Tuesday, Nov 16, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. NOE, Lenel M. LCAP Sunday, January, 3, 1999 Creole- Funeral services for Lenel Marie Noe, 50, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, in Hixson funeral Home in Creole. The Rev. John Larkham will officiate, Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Noe died Friday, Jan 1, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Creole, she had lived in Austin, Texas, for the last 13 years. She was a member of World Outreach in Austin. Survivors include one son, Derek Noe of Austin; one daughter, Dana Garcia of Austin; one brother , Robert Broussard of Creole; Two sisters, Diane Connor of Creole and Barbara Doxey of Cameron; her mother Ena Broussard of Creole; and three grandchildren. NUNEZ, Emma T. LCAP Saturday, March 20, 1999 Grand Chenier- Funeral services with Eastern Star Rites for Emma Claire Taber Nunez, 91, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 21, in Grand Chenier United Methodist Church. The Rev. Joe Rountree will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Chenier Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles.Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Sunday.She was a native of Jennings and a resident of Grand Chenier. She retired as postmaster after 37 years of service. She was a charter member of Eastern Star Thelma Hackett Chapter 225, the Grand Chenier Athletic Association and Boys Village. She was a member of the Cameron Parish Library Board, the Grand Chenier Home Demonstration Club and the American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include two sons, Lee R. Nunez and Garner Nunez, both. of Grand Chenier; two sisters, Melba Lee Vaughn of Houston and Augusta Porter of Lake Arthur; five grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Grand Chenier United Methodist Church, the family said. PARRISH, Jessie E. Jr. LCAP 9/20/99 Funeral services for Jessie E. Parish Jr., 65, of Big Lake, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Gary Mann and W.H. Yarborough will officiate. Burial will be in Pujol Cemetery in Big Lake. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Parish died at 3:50 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Henrietta, Texas, he had lived in Lake Charles for the past 32 years. He worked at Conoco for 26 years as a maintenance supervisor before retiring. Survivors include his wife, Margie Devall Parish; three sons, Gary Parish and Roger and Farrell Thomas, all of Lake Charles; two daughters, Debbie Philmon and Kathy Thomas, both of Lake Charles; three brothers, Raymond Parish of Chickasha, Okla., Donald Parish of Jacksboro, Texas, and Dale Parish of Carlyss; his mother, Luella Parish of Maplewood; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. PORTIE, Louise M. LCAP Wednesday, December 8, 1999 Creole- Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Mary Portie, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 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 8 a.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. A native of Grand Chenier, she had lived in Creole for 44 years. She worked in the lunchrooms and as a care taker at Grand Chenier Elementary and South Cameron High School. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Ervis Portie Sr, of Creole; one son, Ervis Portie Jr. of Hackberry; two daughters, Barbara Giroir of Big Lake and Dorothy Trahan of Houma; two brothers, Adam and Dudley Swire, both of Grand Chenier; one sister Ida Boudreaux of Creole; Eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. PRIMEAUX, Lydia Mae LCAP Saturday, March 27, 1999 Creole- Funeral services for Lydia "Lyd" Mae Sevin Primeaux,74, will be at noon Sunday, March 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation is 9 a.m. -10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Primeaux died Friday, March 26, 1999, in her residence. She was a native of Vacherie and had lived in Creole for most of her life. She was a member of Woodman of the World, Mended Heart Volunteers, the Stroke Support Group and AARP. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Ladies Altar Society, Women's Cursillo 30 and Catholic Daughters. She was a reporter for the Cameron Pilot, a Camp Fire leader, a church lector and choir member, a CCD teacher and an election commissioner. Survivors include her husband, Roland Primeaux; three sons, Vernon Primeaux and Stanley Primeaux, both of Creole, and Patrick Primeaux of Highlands, Texas; four daughters, Joelle Martel of Sulphur and Cindy King, Rosalie Nunez and Margret Wofe, all of Creole; one brother, Francis Sevin of Pierre Part; three sisters, Beulah Steib of Westwego, Terri George of Thibodeaux and Rosalie Zeringue of Paulina; and 13 grandchildren. RACCA,Josh A, LCAP Thursday April 8, 1999 Cameron- Funeral services for Josh Aaron Racca, 11, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 9, in First Baptist Church of Cameron. The Rev. Doyle Evans will officiate. Burial will be in Peshoff Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday in the church. He died at 3:46 p.m. Monday, April 5, 1999, in a Lake Charles Hospital. A native of Lake Charles and lifetime resident of Cameron, he was a sixth-grade student at Cameron Elementary. He was a member of Abundant Life Fellowship Church of Lake Charles. Survivors include one sister, Michelle Racca of Cameron; his parents, Tim and Michelle Racca of Cameron; his maternal grandparents,Ralph Gaskill of Sealevel ,N.C., and Barbara Arthur of Cameron; his paternal grandparents, Edward Racca Jr. and Sharlene Racca, both of Cameron; his paternal great-grandparents, Randolph and Ovena Boudreaux, both of Franklin; his paternal step-great-grandmother, Hazel Racca of Cameron; and his paternal great-grandparents, Justin Picou Sr. and Ledi Picou of Cameron. RICHARD, Paul M. LCAP Tuesday, June 18, 1999 Creole- Funeral services for Paul M. Richard, 74, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 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 2-10 p.m. today; 8-10 p.m. Wednesday, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Richard died Sunday, June 13, 1999, in a Lake Charles Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Creole. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus.He was a member of VFW, American Legion, Farm Bureau, Disabled American Veterans and Retired State Employees Association. He was a mail carrier and an engineer with the Louisiana Highway Department on Ferry 2. Survivors include one sister, Josie Boudreaux of Creole. RINZLER, David LCAP Tuesday & Wednesday, May 11 & 12, 1999 Big Lake- Grave side services for David Rinzler, 79, will be at 2 p.m. today, May 12, in Big Lake Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Mr. Rinzler died Monday, May 3, 1999. He was a retired lieutenant colonel in the Air Force with 26 years of service.He was a member of the Jewish National Fund and Temple Isaiah. He was a member of the VFW and Lions Club. He was credit manager for Bank of America and J.C. Penny. Survivors include one son, Marcel Rinzler; three daughters, Mary Adler, Dorothy Rosenblum and Desiree Banton; one brother, Milt Rinzler; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Jewish National Fund,the family said. SALTZMAN, Vannese J. LCAP Wednesday, December 29, 1999 Creole-Funeral services for Vannese Joseph Saltzman, 76, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec, 30, 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 8 a.m.- 10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home.Mr. Saltzman died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. He moved from Cameron to Grand Lake eight years ago. He retired from Pogie Plant in Cameron after 26 years. Survivors include his wife, Eunice Saltzman of Grand Lake; two sons, Ollan J. Saltzman and Floyd Paul Saltzman, both of Grand Lake; one brother, Wilman Saltzman of Grove, Texas; one sister, Natalie Viator of Abbeville; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. SCHEXNIDER, Lillian S, LCAP Tuesday, November 30, 1999 Hackberry- Funeral services for Lillian S. Schexnider, 73, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, from St. Peter Catholic Church.The Rev. Gene McKenna will officiate. Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery under the direction of Robinson Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation begins at 3 p.m. Wednesday, with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the church hall. And from 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Schexnider died Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999, in the Sulphur hospital. Survivors include her husband, Norris Schexnider of Hackberry;two sons, Gabe and Mike Schexnider, both of Hackberry; one daughter, Brenda Hantz of Hackberry; one brother, Joseph Ravely Soirez of Hackberry; one sister, Almae Touchet of Abbeville; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. STANLEY, Nathan No Obituary Available SWIRE, Mary N. LCAP Monday, December, 27, 1999 Hackberry- Funeral services for Mary Nora (LaBove) Swire, 61, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Gerard Little will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Swire died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999, in Lake Charles. She was a lifelong resident of hackberry. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hackberry. Survivors include her husband, Ernest Swire; one son Anthony Earl Desadier of Vidor, Texas; two daughters, Sonya Wing and Tina Benoit, both of Hackberry; two sisters, Deanna Faye Nunez and Ora Jinks, both of Hackberry; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. THERIOT, John A. LCAP Tuesday, February, 23, 1999 Creole- Funeral services for John Alfred Theriot, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 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 8 a.m.- 10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Theriot died Monday, Feb.22, 1999, in the Creole hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Creole. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Milford J. Theriot of Creole; one brother, Sypheon Theriot of Lake Arthur; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. THERIOT, Infant LCAP Friday, May 28, 1999 Creole- Grave side services for Tyler Shace Theriot, infant son of Carlton and Karey Theriot of Cameron, will be at 3 p.m. today, May 28, in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. The Rev. Joseph McGrath will officiate. He died Wednesday, May 26, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. Additional survivors include one sister, Sierra Lejeune of Cameron; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Murphy Pete (Nalva) Theriot of Creole; maternal grandparents, David and Joana Bertrand of Lake Charles and Kirby Trahan of Gueydan; maternal great-grandparents, Lawrence Broussard , Yolande Broussard and Velen and Kersey Trahan, all of Gueydan, and his maternal great-great-grandmother, Celeste Primeaux of Gueydan. THOMAS, Junius LCAP Wednesday, November 3, 1999 Funeral services for Junius Thomas, 73, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Evers will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Lake Community Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Thomas died at 5:52 a.m. Tuesday, Nov.2, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Big Lake and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 40 years. He was a Navy veteran of World War 11 and was a member of VFW Post 2130. He was the owner and operator of Thomas Mooring Co.He was a member of the National Cutting Horse Association and the American Quarter Horse Association. Survivors include two sons, Danny Thomas of Lake Charles and Gary Thomas of Jennings; two daughters, Ivy Boada of Moss Bluff and Sherry Matterson of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mrs. Alcee Mere and Mrs. Woodrow Delaney , both of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. THOMPSON, Joseph E. LCAP Friday, August 13, 1999 Cameron- funeral services for Joseph Earl "Mooney" Thompson, 48, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, in Bargeman Memorial Church of God in Christ. The Rev. Charles C. Porter will officiate. Burial will be in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Thompson died Monday, Aug. 9, 1999, in a local hospital. He lived in Cameron for 40 years before moving to Lake Charles two years ago. Survivors include one son, Joseph Earl Riley of Jennings; two daughters, Charlotte Cobbs and Gena Frances Carroll both of New York; one brother, Henry B. Rankin Jr. of Lake Charles; four sisters, Barbara Nell Lowery and Henrietta Williams, both of Cameron, Joann Frank of Lake Charles and Rose Mary Mason of Matthews, Va.; his mother, Mary Lee Rankin of Cameron; and four grandchildren. TRAHAN , Jeannette M. LCAP Thursday, May 13, 1999 Johnson Bayou- Funeral services for Jeannette Marie Trahan, 70, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 14, in Johnson Bayou United Pentecostal Church. The Revs. Loren Burnett and Charles Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Head of the Hollow Cemetery in Johnson Bayou under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Trahan died Tuesday, May 11, 1999, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Johnson Bayou and a member of Johnson Bayou United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include seven sons, Ernest, Hubert, Leroy, V.L., Ervin, Eldaw and Tommy Trahan, all of Johnson Bayou; three daughters,Katherine Hebert of Cameron, Lily Trahan of Johnson Bayou and Gertie Doucet of Jennings; four brothers,Shirley, Joseph, Lloyd and Ray Badon, all of Johnson Bayou; five sisters, Irene Trahan of Johnson Bayou, Barbara Landry of Cameron, Stella Stutes of Erath and Evelyn Cormier and Alice Mae Broussard, both of Lake Charles; 37 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren. TRAHAN, Leona LCAP Friday, February 12, 1999 Creole- Funeral services for Leona Trahan, 63, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, in Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in St. Rose Catholic Cemetery. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Trahan died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999, in Lake Charles hospital.A native of Cameron, she moved to San Antonio and returned to Cameron 21 years ago. She was of the Catholic Faith.Survivors include her husband, Pete Trahan of Cameron; one daughter, Debra Howard of Dallas; two stepsons, Dennis Trahan of Cameron and Jody Trahan of Hayes; two stepdaughters, Buffie and Samantha Trahan, both of Lake Charles; three sisters, Annabelle Gauthier of Cameron, Tracy Cook of Kansas City, Mo., and Erman Jean Welch of San Diego, Calif; and nine grandchildren. TURNER, Clarence LCAP Tuesday, January 5, 1999 Hackberry- Funeral services for Clarence Turner, 81, will be at 3 p.m. today, Jan. 5, from St. Peter Catholic Church. The Rev. Lawrence Kohlor will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. in the Hackberry Community Center. A rosary was said Monday evening. Mr. Turner died Sunday, Jan, 3,1999, in Sulphur. A native of Maurice, he was a resident of Hackberry. He was a tugboat captain most of his life. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Hackberry. Survivors include one son, Freeman "Blackie" Turner of Lake Charles; three sisters, Ida Vincent of Kaplan, Audry Harrington of Abbeville and Ann Turner Jones of Gibson; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. VINCENT, Amos J. LCAP Tuesday, January 5, 1999 Creole- Funeral services for Amos John Vincent, 67, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. M.J. Bernard will officiate.Burial will be in Our Lady of the Marsh Cemetery in Little Chenier under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 10a.m.- 10 p.m. today; 8 a.m. -10 p.m. Wednesday, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Vincent died Monday, Jan. 4, 1999. He was a lifelong resident of Creole. He was a ferry boat captain. He was a member of the Rethread " Recycled Teenagers" Motorcycle Club, American Legion and the drainage board. Survivors include his wife, Louverta Vincent; three sons, Harold J. Vincent of Creole, Stafford P. Vincent of Lake Charles and Kevin J. Vincent of Cameron; one daughter, Cynthia Fawvor of Grand Lake; two sisters, Dorothy Manuel of Melton, Tenn. And Linda Dahlen of Creole; his mother, Allie Vincent of Creole; and six grandchildren. WETZEL, Joe LCAP 4/24/1999 ORANGE, Texas -- Funeral services for Joe Wetzel, 77, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 25, in Johnson Bayou Baptist Church. The Rev. Les Fogleman will officiate. Burial will be in Head of the Hollow Cemetery in Johnson Bayou under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Wetzel died Friday, April 23, 1999, in his residence in Orange. He was a native of Nanticoke, Pa., and had lived in the Orange area since 1957. He was a retired Navy machinist and worked for Texas U.S. Chemical. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Wetzel of Orange; one daughter, Judy Rogers of Orangefield, Texas; and two grandchildren. WILLIAMS, Charles LCAP Friday, December 24, 1999 Hackberry- Funeral services for Charles "Bootsie" Williams, 70, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 24, in First Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Jimmy Saner will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. in the church. Mr. Williams died Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, in Hackberry. A native of Lake Charles, he had been a resident of Hackberry for more than 60 years. He retired from the Cameron Parish Police Jury. He was a member of First Pentecostal Church of Hackberry. Survivors include one son, Bobby Billeaud of Hackberry; two daughters, Sadie Benoit and Hilda Temple , both of Hackberry; three sisters, Juanita Williams of Dallas, Minnie Holcombe of Slidell and Gertrude Poole of Sulphur; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. WINTON, Alvie Jr. LCAP Friday, December 3, 1999 Hackberry- Funeral services for Alvie L. "Bud" Winton Jr., 68, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec.4, from St, Peter Catholic Church under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral home. Mr. Winton died Thursday, Dec.2, 1999, in Lake Charles. YOUNG, Marie P. Mrs. LCAP Tuesday, February, 9, 1999 Big Lake- Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Porche Young, 76, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, from St. Mary of the Lake church. The Rev. Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will be in Big Lake Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m. in the funeral home; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Young died Monday, Feb. 8, 1999. A native of Weeks Island, she had lived in Big Lake since 1946. She was a graduate of Louisiana Normal College in Natchitoches. She taught school in Big Lake and Grand Chenier. She worked as a welfare visitor for three years. She retired from Scaife Tax Service and owned and operated Marie Young's Bookkeeping Service. She belonged to numerous genealogy societies. She was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Church. Survivors include three sons, Martial A. , Peter K. And Joseph D. Young, all of Big Lake; one daughter, Carolyn Sharp of Westlake; three sisters, Cecile Miller and Ann Mayfield, both of Jeanerette, and Marguerite Dublan of Harahan; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.