Concordia Parish Obituaries: May 2001 Source: The Concordia Sentinel Permission to place obituaries from The Concordia Sentinel in their entirety has been granted to the USGenWeb Archives Project by Sam Hanna. ****************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ****************** TIPS FOR SEARCHING RECORDS ON THE INTERNET Netscape & Ms Explorer users: If 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. This should highlight the item that you indicated in "find what" every place it appears in the report. You must continue to click on FIND NEXT till you reach the end of the report to see all of the locations of the item indicated. ********************************************************************************************** May 2, 2001 MAUDE BAKER Maude Baker, 94, of Waterproof died Saturday, April 28, 2001 at Heritage Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced at a later date by Concordia Funeral Home. She was a retired school teacher for the Tensas Parish School System. MINNIE CANGEMI BIANCA Services for Minnie Cangemi Bianca, 88, of Natchez were held Saturday, April 28, 2001 at St. Mary Basilica under the direction of Laird Funeral Home. Father Alfred Camp officiated. Burial followed at the Natchez Cemetery under direction of Laird. Bianca died Wednesday, April 25 in Natchez. She was born February 18, 1913 in Vidalia to Anthony and Lena Cangemi. She was a member of St. Mary Basilica. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Bianca Sr., a son, Anthony Bianca and a daughter- in-law, Carol Bianca. Survivors include two sons, Joseph Bianca and his wife Betty, Shreveport; Sam Bianca Jr., Natchez; two daughters and their husbands, Carolyn and Robert Hoggatt, Natchez, Ms.; Mary and Harry Creighton, Clayton; two brothers, Willie "Jimmy" Cangemi, natchez; Anthony Cangemi, Mobile, Ala.; 15 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and one great-great grandson and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Joel Bianca, Jon Bianca, Christopher Bianca, Frank Bianca, Dominick Bianca, Michael Bianca, Robert Hoggatt Jr. and Allan Creighton. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to a charity of choice. RALPH JOHNSON Services for Ralph Johnson, 57, of Ferriday were held Wednesday, May 2, 2001 at Laird Funeral Home Chapel under the direction of Laird. The Rev. Donnie Cooper officiated. Burial followed at Natchez City Cemetery under direction of Laird. Johnson died Monday, April 30, 2001 at Riverland Medical Center. He was born January 10, 1944 in Natchez to Jessie and Vecie McKay Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Gail Cranfield. Survivors include one son, Justa Ralph Johnson, Laurel, Miss.; one daughter, Paula Britt, Baytown, Texas; one brother, Jesse Johnson Sr., Jayess, Miss.; two sisters, Pauline Johnson, Vidalia; Brenda Clark, Monterey; three grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Howard Blount, Danny Ryder, Clyde Fuller, Johnny Prothro, Mark Ford and Bobby Dawson. Honorary pallbearers were David Masters and Leroy Sweeny. MURREL MORACE JONES Services for Murrel Morace Jones, 77, of Ferriday were held Tuesday, May 1, 2001 at Young's Funeral Home Chapel in Ferriday under the direction of Young's. The Revs. Jack Teer and Richard Cullum officiated. Burial followed at New Pine Hill Cemetery under direction of Young's. Jones died Saturday, April 28 at her residence. She was born November 17, 1923 in New Era to Rowena and Eddie Morace. She was the cafe manager at Lumbro Stockyards and was a member of Hill Memorial Baptist Church where she taught children's Sunday school and arranged flowers for church services. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers and sisters-in-law, E. D. and Edna Morace and Bud and Novie Morace. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Edgar W. Jones, Ferriday; two sons and their wives, Mike and Diane Jones and Eddie and Bunny Jones all of Ferriday; three daughters and their husbands, Cheryl and Wayne Sanford, Peggy and James King and Janice and Billy Lee all of Ferriday; one brother-in-law, Van Osman, one sister-in-law, Grace Johnson; 16 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Donnie Dodge, Tod King, Troy King, Corey Jones, and Chris Jones. Honorary pallbearers were Jared Jones, Jody Jones, Jody Parker, Trey King, Josh Lee. Memorials may be made to the Flower Fund of Hill Memorial Baptist Church. ANNIE BELL LAINE Services for Annie Bell Laine, 91, of Ferriday were held Saturday, April 28, 2001 at First Baptist Church in Ferriday under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home. The Rev. L. B. Oliver officiated. Burial followed at The Ferriday Cemetery under direction of Richardson and Sims. Laine died Saturday, April 21 at Riverland Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Survivors include two sons, Clarence Haymon, Ferriday and Dennis Laine, Las Vegas, Nev.; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Charles Bell, Antonne Duncan, Adean Pipes, Joe Parker, Henderson Cook and D. T. Johnson. ORREAN HOGGATT MASON Services for Orrean Hoggatt Mason, 76, of Natchez were held Wednesday, May 2, 2001 at Laird Funeral Home Chapel under the direction of Laird. Dr. Edgar Wright officiated. Burial followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park under direction of Laird. Mason died Monday, April 30 at Natchez Community Hospital. She was born February 8, 1925 in Wisner to Wilton and Lishie Humble Hoggatt. She was a member of Morgantown Baptist church and taught school in Mississippi for 44 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Mason. Survivors include her children, Linda Moss, Soso, Miss.; John Mason, Natchez, Miss.; Jim Mason, Jacksonville, Fla.; Nan Sumrall, Sumrall, Miss.; Pat Brown, Natchez; Lee Mason, Natchez; Stacy Allen, Natchez; four brothers, Wilton Hoggatt, Wisner; Virgil Hoggatt, Vidalia; Raymond Hoggatt and Sam Hoggatt both of Wisner; one sister, Belle Cascio, Monroe; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Chris Allen, Ray Brown, Herman Sumrall, Ray Boyd, James Green and Matt Mason JOSEPH LEONARD PECANTY Services for Joseph Leonard Pecanty, 51, of Thibodaux, La. were held Tuesday, May 1, 2001 at Acme Baptist Church under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. The Revs. John Cooper and Nathan Clark officiated. Burial followed at Acme Baptist Church Cemetery under direction of Young's. Pecanty died Friday, April 27 in Thibodaux, La. He was born December 1, 1949 in Jonesville. He was a Sanitarian Parish Manager of Assumption Parish and was a member of the Methodist faith. Survivors include his wife, JoAnne Pecanty, Thibodaux; his parents, Joe and Bertha Pecanty, Acme; two daughters, Jennifer Pecanty and Jessica Usey and her husband Jared all of Thibodaux; one son, Jeremy Pecanty, Thibodaux; one sister, Margret P. Hawkes, Vidalia and one grandchild, Eric Usey. Pallbearers were Gary Hawkes, Ashten Hunter, Jimmy Little, David Ockman, Marcus Paul and Alton Pecanty. Honorary pallbearers were Charles Ray Bordelon and Robert "Bob" Watson. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to St. Judes Children Hospital and the Acme Baptist Church Cemetery. JUANITA H. RANDALL Services for Juanita H. Randall, 73, of Vidalia were held Saturday, April 28, 2001 at Young's Funeral Home in Vidalia under the direction of Young's. The Rev. Gary Nunn and Dr. Ralph Webber officiated. Burial followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Natchez under direction of Young's. Randall died Friday, April 27 at Natchez Regional Medical Center. She was born November 25, 1927 in Harrisonburg. She was a member and organist of First Baptist Church in Vidalia and was a registered nurse for the Concordia Parish School System. Survivors include her husband, Charlie Randall Jr., Vidalia; two sisters, Marcille Staring, Baton Rouge; Leona "Pugh" Guice and a brother, Buddy Hackney both of Sicily Island; one daughter-in-law Debra Randall and two grandchildren Chris and Stephanie Randall all of Vidalia and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were her nephews. Honorary pallbearers were the deacons of First Baptist Church in Vidalia; Raymond Towles, Frank Gerbish, W. D. Terry and Edward Bringel. EARLENE 'GRANNY' RIALS Services for Earlene "Granny" Rials, 73, of Ferriday will be held Thursday, May 3, 2001 at 10 a.m. at Young's Funeral Home Chapel in Ferriday under the direction of Young's. Clyde Ray Webber will officiate. Burial will follow at Oakley Cemetery near Gilbert under direction of Young's. Rials died Monday, April 30 in Ferriday. She was born January 10, 1928 in Rayville to Emmit and Mary Lancaster Johnson. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Carl Rials; one great granddaughter, Morgan Magoun; one son-in-law, Wayne Magoun and two sisters Genevieve Wyles and Mary Dodd. Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn Magoun, Ferriday; three grandchildren, Andy Magoun and his wife Becky, Alexandria; Bo Magoun and his wife Kim, Vicksburg, Miss.; Liz Punchard and her husband Toby, Alamagordo, N.M. and three great grandchildren, Auston and Collin Magoun and Lindsay Punchard. Pallbearers will be her nephews. DEBRA BOWMAN SCOTT Services for Debra Bowman Scott, 38, of St. Joseph will be held Saturday, May 5, 2001 at 11 a.m. at Oneonta Baptist Church in St. Joseph under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home. The Rev. Willie Moses will officiate. Burial will follow at Oneonta Church Cemetery under direction of Concordia. Scott died Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at her residence. She was born October 4, 1962 in Newellton to Lawrence and Lucille Barnes Bowman. She was a homemaker and a member of Oneonta Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and was a choir member. She was preceded in death by her father. Survivors include her mother, Lucille Bowman, St. Joseph; her husband, Rev. Donald Scott, St. Joseph; two sons, Donald Scott Jr. and Cedric Owens both of Houston, Texas; one daughter, Diane Gray, St. Joseph; two sisters, Linda Wilson and her husband Frederick, Baton Rouge; Zelda Bowman, New Orleans; ten brothers, Larry Bowman and his wife Lydia; Bobby Bowman and his wife Edna and Robert Bowman all of Baton Rouge; Larence Bowman Jr. and his wife Linda; Eligah Bowman all of Las Vegas, Nev.; Bennie Bowman and his wife Earthlene, Los Angeles, Calif.; Willie Bowman, Ft. Worth, Texas; Charles Bowman, Detroit, Mich.; Roy Bowman and his wife Cheryl; Marrett Bowman and his wife Yvonne all of New Orleans and a number of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and other relatives. JAMES A. THAMES Services for James A. Thames, 85, of Vidalia were held Friday, April 27, 2001 at Young's Funeral Home in Vidalia under the direction of Young's. The Rev. Gary Nunn officiated. Burial followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Natchez under direction of Young's. Thames died Thursday, April 26 at Natchez Regional Medical Center. He was born December 26, 1915 in Winnsboro. He was a Veteran of World War II and was a member of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. Survivors include his wife, Bertha Thames, Vidalia; one son, Hugh James Thames, Natchez; two daughters, Karen T. Watson, Vidalia; Kim T. Weatherford, Baton Rouge; two brothers, Huey Thames, Witchita Falls, Texas; Illey Thames, Wisner; one sister, Olla Fowler, Gilbert; five grandchildren, Karen Guthrie, Ferriday; Charlene Jeanise, Lake Charles; Christopher Thames, Natchez; Terry Thames, Vidalia and Jessica West, Baton Rouge. Pallbearers were Earl Wayne Fowler, James Walter Fowler, Gary Guthrie, James Jones, Christopher Thames and Terry Thames. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ May 9, 2001 IMOGENE 'JEAN' LAY BRADLEY Imogene "Jean" Lay Bradley, 71, of Zachary and formerly of Vidalia died May 8, 2001 at Lane Memorial Hospital in Zachary. Funeral services are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date by Charlet Funeral Home in Zachary. BIRDIE MAE HEDRICK GORDON Services for Birdie Mae Hedrick Gordon, 85, of Monterey will be held Thursday, May 10, 2001 at Eva Church of God at 10:30 a.m. under the direction of Comer Funeral Home. The Revs. Tim Taylor and Lloyd Trisler will officiate. Burial will follow at Hedrick Cemetery in Eva under direction of Comer. Gordon died Tuesday, May 8 at Riverland Medical Center. She was born March 6, 1916 in Eva to Monroe and Mary C. Hedrick. She was a life long resident of Concordia Parish, was a homemaker and a member of Eva Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Gordon; one daughter, Emilee Feierabend and two great grandchildren. Survivors include four daughters, Marilyn Frith, Mansfield; Peggy Moncrief, Vidalia; Phyllis Hamilton, Eva; Paula Gordon, Baton rouge; one brother, Jacob Hedrick, Eva; one sister, Ethel Bradford, Monterey; eight grandchildren, Gary Frith, Corky Frith, Lana Clark, Terry Frith, Ricky Moncrief, Randy Moncrief, Don Hamilton and Jodie Patterson and 11 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. FRANK HERBERT GORDON Services for Frank Herbert Gordon, 90, of Monterey were held Thursday, May 3, 2001 at 10 a.m. at Eva United Pentecostal Church under the direction of Comer Funeral Home. The Revs. Ben Deville and Bobby Ratcliff officiated. Burial followed at Hedrick Cemetery in Eva under direction of Comer. Gordon died Monday, April 30 at Riverland Medical Center. He was born January 8, 1911 in Book, La. to George and Minnie Gordon. He was a farmer, carpenter and a commercial fisherman as well as a member of Eva United Pentecostal Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Emmilee Feieravend. Survivors include his wife, Birdie Gordon, Eva; three daughters, Marilyn Frith, Mansfield, La; Peggy Moncrief, Vidalia; Phyllis Hamilton, Eva; nine grandchildren, Gary Frith, Corky Frith, Lana Clark, Terry Frith, Ricky Moncrief, Randy Moncrief, Paula Gordon, Don Hamilton and Jodie Patterson and 11 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were his grandsons. JAMES LEONARD HIGGS Services for James Leonard Higgs, 73, of Vidalia were held Wednesday, May 9, 2001 at United Methodist Church in Vidalia under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Vidalia. The Rev. Jonathan W. Beck officiated. Burial followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park under direction of Young's. Higgs died Monday, May 6, 2001. He was born February 16, 1928 in Bearden, Ark. to Charles and Sarah Higgs. He was a cementer for Halliburton Company for 25 years and was a member of the Vidalia United Methodist Church. He was employed by the Louisiana Office of Conservation for 15 years and retired in 1995. He also served four years with the Air Force from August 1950 to August 1954. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Genorl Harris. Survivors include his wife, Ann Williams Higgs, Vidalia; one daughter, Vicki Carroll, San Diego, Calif.; one son, Gary Higgs, Baton Rouge; one brother, Grady Higgs, Ed Dorado, Ark.; three grandchildren, Kelli Carroll, Tori Carroll and Jeffrey Higgs and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were George Bonner, Hyram Copeland, Buss Craft, Hoss Davis, Ray King and George Nasif. Honorary pallbearers were James Craft, Jerry Craft, Leigh King, Jack McLemore Sr., Clarence Sharpe, Rick Kennedy, David King and John Butler. FLORENCE N. TARVER Services for Florence N. Tarver, 93, of Jonesville were held Friday, May 4, 2001 at First Baptist Church in Jonesville under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. The Revs. James Carson and Lloyd Trisler officiated. Burial followed at Forrest Lawn Cemetery under direction of Young's. Tarver died Wednesday, May 2 at Riverland Medical Center. She was born October 25, 1907 in Larto to Alfred and Evelyn Nichols. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Jonesville and was an occupational therapist at Central Hospital for 10 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Howard Tarver; a son, Alfred Tarver; a daughter, Bobby Jean Scott and five sisters. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Emma Tarver; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Comeaux, Jonesville; Sherrie Floyd, Jonesville; four great grandchildren, Elise and Evan Comeaux; LeAnn Crum and Charles Floyd and one great-great grandchild, Dillion Crum and several nieces and nephews. JIM WASHINGTON Services of Jim Washington, 87, of Clayton will be held Saturday, May 12, 2001 at St. Mark Baptist Church in Clayton at 2 p.m. under the direction of Smith Funeral Home in Monroe. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 12 from 10 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow at Clayton Garden of Rest Cemetery in Clayton under direction of Smith. Washington died Sunday, May 6. He was a retired truck driver. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ May 16, 2001 BURTON OLIVER BERRY Services for Burton Oliver Berry, 85, of St. Joseph were held Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at First United Methodist Church of St. Joseph under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. The Revs. Art Baker and Kibbie Hatfield officiated. Burial followed at Legion Memorial Cemetery in Newellton under direction of Young's. Berry died Sunday, May 13 at his residence. He was born July 5, 1915 in Tensas to Burton Wesley and Katherine Berry. He owned and operated St. Joseph Elevator Co., Inc. since 1949, was a member of the St. Joseph Rotary Club, a Charter member of Lake Bruin Country Club and was a member of the First United Methodist Church and Cross Keys Bank Board. Mr. Berry also served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a lifelong resident of Tensas Parish. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ed Berry and one sister, Elizabeth Lynch. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Billie Berry, St. Joseph; stepmother, Minnie Berry, St. Joseph; two daughters, Jan Burnside, Newellton; Beth Berry, Monroe; two brothers, Fred Berry, Longview, Texas; Burton Berry, Monroe; two grandchildren, Berry Burnside and Rob Burnside both of Newellton and one son-in-law, Frank Burnside also of Newellton. Pallbearers were Mack Lancaster, Rob Lancaster, Hank Rabb, Sonny Simmons, David Stiles, Scott Watson and Jimmy White. Honorary pallbearers were Frank Burnside, Jimmie Crigler, Carneal Goldman, Harry Goldman, Jack Grace, Robert James Lancaster, Robert Manning, William Wade Watson, Carter Webb, Charles Williams and Phillip Watson. CORA BRUIN Services for Cora Bruin, 76, of Ferriday will be held Saturday, May 19, 2001 at 11 a.m. at St. Matthews Baptist Church on Lake St. John under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, May 18 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Concordia Funeral Home. The Rev. R. B. Turner will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Matthews Baptist Church Cemetery under direction of Concordia. Bruin died Sunday, May 13 at Riverland Medical Center. She was born October 30, 1924 in Frogmore to Ike and Molly Carter Jefferson. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Matthews Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Sarah Scott, Weir, Miss.; five grandchildren, Sandra Scott, Ferriday; Reginald Jefferson, Darnell Scott, Jeremy Scott and Gregory Scott all of Weir, Miss.; four great grandchildren and a devoted friend, Augustine Levy, Ferriday. CLEVELAND ERNEST DALE Services for Cleveland Ernest Dale, 78, of New Era were held Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at Comer Funeral Home Chapel in Ferriday under the direction of Comer. Minister Russell Crum officiated. Burial followed at Dale Cemetery in New Era with full military rites under direction of Comer. Dale died Saturday, May 12 in Pineville. He was born September 10, 1922 in New Era to Cleveland and Mary Dale. He was employed by the U.S. Officers Club in Germany and was a U.S. Army veteran serving in World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Eris Culver and a grandson, Lee Dale Jr. Survivors include his wife, Regina Dale, Bruchal, Germany; four sons, Lee Dale and Lane Dale both of Monterey; Joe Dale, Breaux Bridge, La. and Marcus Dale, Plymouth Greeting, Pa.; one daughter, Coleen Ensminger, Monterey; two brothers, George Dale, Aurora, Col.; Leslie Dale, Denham Springs; one sister, Virginia Hagan, Baton Rouge and 11 grandchildren. Pallbearers were M. F. "Red" Wilson, W. L. Paul, Ralph Hill, Brian Dale, Donald Burley and Uel Beard. LAWRENCE CAMP GREENE Services for Rev. Lawrence Camp Greene, 76, of Ferriday were held Monday, May 14, 2001 at First Assembly of God under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. The Revs. Allen J. Worlin and Huey Bradford officiated and Rev. V. E. Nettles officiated graveside services. Burial followed at Floral Hill Memorial Gardens in Gulfport, Miss. under direction of Young's. Greene died Friday, May 11 at Natchez Regional Medical Center. He was born November 7, 1924 to Melvin and Camilla Greene. He was minister and member of Assembly of God. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, John Greene, Robert Greene, Carl Greene and one sister, Evelyn Moore. Survivors include his wife, Earlene Greene, Ferriday; one son, Ferrell Greene and his wife Linda, New Orleans; one daughter, Pamela Worlin and her husband Allen, Merril, WI; one brother, Charlie Greene, Newman, Ga.; two sisters, Marjorie Bryanti Rome, Ga.; Betty Farnsworth, Brockville, Ont. and six grandchildren, Todd Greene, Joshua Greene, Megan Greene, Shannon Worlin, Andrew Worlin and Ethan Worlin. Pallbearers were Joshua Greene, Todd Greene, Andrew Worlin, John Harris, Steve Roberts and Billy Brewer. WALTER E. 'DICK' GRIFFIN Walter E. "Dick" Griffin died Wednesday, May 9, 2001 at LBJ Medical Center in Johnson City. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 22, 2001 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Marble Falls, Texas under the direction of Clements Wilcox Funeral Home. Bro. Max Copeland will officiate. He was born in 1914 in Bivins, Texas to Samuel and Era Liles Griffin. He served as Associate Pastor of Magnolia Baptist Church and then as Pastor at Woods Chapel Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas. He entered the U.S. Army as a Chaplain in 1942. He was pastor of the First Baptist Church in Ferriday and retired after 20 years in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Ronald Griffin; two sisters, Valaree Blair and Dorothy Bradley and one daughter, Sharla Griffin. Survivors include his sister Myrtis Gaines, Stephenville, Texas; two brothers, Samuel Griffin, Lincolnton, N.C.; Bobby Griffin, Cat Springs, Texas; three children, Richard Griffin, Marble Falls; Kenneth Griffin, Houston, Texas; Janis West, Sherwood, Ark.; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The family requests that donations in lieu of flowers be made to the Southern Baptist Pastors Relief Annuity, c/o First Baptist Church, 501 12th St., Marble Falls, Texas 78654. ARMOND WILLIS GUERARD Services for Armond Willis Guerard, 67, of Houston, Texas will be held at a later date in Minnesota. Guerard died Saturday, May 12 in Professional Rehabilitation Hospital in Ferriday. He was born September 30, 1933 to Harvey and Harriet Guerard in Minneapolis, Minn. He was a resident of Houston, Texas and was of the Catholic faith. He was employed at Lone Star Stone Company and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean war and was a member of the VFW. He also went on to have his own electric company, Key Electric Co. in Florida, and was also a stockbroker. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his mother, Harriet Guerard, Ferriday; two daughters, Adriane Bender and her husband Tony, Melanie Lee Guerard all of St. Petersburg, Fla.; one sister, Yvonne G. Zimmerman and her husband Bill, Ferriday and one grandson, Austin Guerard, St. Petersburg, Fla. KARLA MARIE G. LAUKHUFF Services for Karla Marie Gerstenberger Laukhuff, 57, of Vidalia were held Tuesday, May 14, 2001 at Laird Funeral Home under the direction of Laird. Pastors Andrew Brondes, William Gassett and Father Kunnumpuran officiated. Burial followed at Natchez Cemetery. Laukhuff died Saturday, May 12 at Natchez Regional Medical Center. She was born December 3, 1943 in Alexandria. She was an active Sunday school teacher for over 33 years; a volunteer teacher at Cathedral Elementary School for the past 10 years, a member of the Pilgrimage Garden Club and a member of the First Lutheran Church of Natchez. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Bess Gerstenberger. Survivors include her father, John Gerstenberger, Memphis, Tenn.; her husband of 37 years, Ralph L. Laukhuff Jr., Vidalia; one son Ralph L. Laukhuff III, Alexandria; two daughters, Brittny Laukhuff, Vidalia; Kari Laukhuff, Collierville, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Chase Laukhuff, Collierville, Tenn. and Chad Laukhuff, Alexandria; one brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Nancy Gerstenberger, Macon, Ga. and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Mark Carter Sr., Mark Carter Jr., Bill Murray, Charles Falkenheiner, J.W. Gerstenberger and Chad Blaney. Honorary pallbearers were employees of Louisiana Hydroelectric of Vidalia. Memorials may be sent to Cathedral School Development Fund, or the charity of your choice. PHYLLIS MCGOWEN Services for Phyllis McGowen, 61, of Ferriday were held Thursday, May 10, 2001 at Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday under the direction of Young's. The Revs. Lester Johnson and Troy Thomas officiated. Burial followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park under direction of Young's. McGowen died Wednesday, May 9 at her residence in Ferriday. She was born September 6, 1939 in Cullpepper, Va. to Charles and Lucille Yancey. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her father. Survivors include her mother, Lucille Yancey, Cullpepper, Va.; her husband, Thomas McGowen, Ferriday; two sons, Thomas McGowen, Fort Leonard Wood, Mont.; Rodney McGowen, Ferriday; one daughter, Wanda Brownell, Vidalia; two brothers, Charles Yancey, St. Petersburg, Fla.; Gerald Yancey, Fredericksburg, Va.; two sisters, Arline Pikering, Warrington, Va.; Joyce Warton, Cullpepper, Va.; three grandchildren, Stephanie McGowen, Gregory McGowen, Crystal Brownell and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Leon Brownell Jr., Huey Fatherly, Eddie McGowen, Josh Poole, Gene Tarver and Bobby Woods. BOBBY R. NUGENT Services for Bobby R. Nugent, 71, of Vidalia were held Monday, May 14, 2001 at Laird Funeral Home under the direction of Laird. The Rev. Gary Nunn officiated. Burial followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Laird. Nugent died Saturday, May 12 at Natchez Regional Medical Center. He was born May 12, 1930 in Pollock, La. to George and Corrinne Nugent. Nugent was retired from Armstong Tire and Rubber Co. and was a member of First Baptist Church of Vidalia. He was preceded in death by his son, James Nugent. Survivors include two sons, Wiley Nugent and his wife Lori, Pineville; Wesley Nugent, Houston, Texas; two daughters, Sharon Cowan and her husband Johnny, Yuma, Arz.; Martha Welsh and her husband Lenny, Slidell; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one sister, Elizabeth Ann Ross and one nephew, Jeff Barron. Pallbearers were James Jones, James Stigall, Travis Gore, Charles Lane, Roy Gene Cupit and Bert Walker. Honorary pallbearers were Johnny Cowan, Lenny Welsh and the members of Travis Gore's Sunday school class. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Vidalia. THOMAS ROBINSON Services for Thomas Robinson, 45, of Kentwood, La. and formerly of Ferriday will be held Saturday, May 19, 2001 at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Ferriday under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home. The Rev. Johnny Hollins will officiate. Burial will follow at The Ferriday Cemetery under direction of Concordia. Robinson died Thursday, May 10, at the Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, La. He was born November 19, 1955 in Natchez to Lily Jordan and Juanita Robinson. He was a music instructor for the South Pike High School in Magnolia, Miss. and served as church musician for Mt. Canaan Missionary Baptist Church in Arcola, La., Temple Chapel Baptist Church, Kentwood, La. and Mt. Olive Baptist Church in McComb, Miss. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Amanda Jolla. Survivors include six brothers, Robert Robinson and Harvey Robinson both of Ferriday; Brian Robinson, Washington, D.C.; LaVandia Jordan, Waterproof, Willie Jordan, Wiggins, Miss.; Charles Jordan, Chicago, Ill; one sister, Dorothea Robinson, Alexandria, a special cousin, Hester Kelly Davis, New Orleans and a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. ALINE WILSON SCHNEIDER Services for Aline Wilson Schneider, 76, of Jonesville were held Sunday, May 13, 2001 at Young's Funeral Home in Jonesville under the direction of Young's. Dr. Ralph Webber and Rev. James Carson officiated. Burial followed at Harrisonburg Cemetery under direction of Young's. Schneider died Friday, May 11 at Community Hospital. She was born January 6, 1925 in Jonesville to Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Wilson. She was retried from the Louisiana Department of Family Services. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Frank Schneider Jr. Survivors include two sons, Frank Schneider III, Hammond; William Schneider, Jonesville; two sisters, Lula Bates, Huntsville, Ala.; Johnny Ruth Freeman, Houston, Texas and one brother, Thomas Wilson, Jonesville. Pallbearers were Johnny Wilson, Kenneth Foster, James Glenn Kelly, George Tosspon, Buddy York and Kenneth Dale Young. RUBY HAWKES STEWART Services for Ruby Hawkes Stewart, 79, of Ferriday were held Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday under the direction of Young's. The Revs. Ron Ledford and B. V. Mize officiated. Burial followed at Natchez Cemetery under direction of Young's. Stewart died Saturday, May 12 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. She was born October 7, 1921 in Ferriday to Cleveland Hawkes Sr. and Valree Hawkes. She was a life long resident of Ferriday, was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Ferriday. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Vernon Stewart and one great grandson, Bryce Lascoult. Survivors include two daughters, Lillie Boykin, Ferriday and Marie Watson, Vidalia; one brother, Cleveland Hawkes Jr., Vidalia; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and a special friend Lavone Cupit. Pallbearers were Jay White, Randy White, Gary Hawkes, David Williamson, Barry Barrington and Barney Watson. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ May 23, 2001 ROSA CARRAWAY CUTRER Services for Rosa Carraway Cutrer, 74, of Ferriday, were held Saturday, May 19, 2001 at Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday. The Revs. Alan Stephens and Wayne Gray officiated. Burial followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Natchez under direction of Young's. Cutrer died Thursday, May 17 at St. Frances Cabrini in Alexandria. She was born October 25, 1926 in Bearden, Ark. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Ferriday. She was preceded in death by her parents; Charlie and Leona Carraway; infant daughter; Flora Rose Cutrer; two brothers; Sam Ray Carraway and Rece Carraway. Survivors include husband; William "Bill" Cutrer, Ferriday; two sons; William Cutrer III, Brownstown, Mich.; and Marvin Guy Cutrer, Ferriday; one daughter; Leona Bess Johnson, Cumming, Ga.; two brothers, Morgan Carraway, Baton Rouge and Ferrell Carraway also of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Eva Carraway, Baton Rouge; Jane Green, Baton Rouge and Nancy Stubbs, Jackson, Miss.; three grandchildren, William Cutrer IV, Ashlee Patricia Cutrer and Michael Gabriel Johnson and one great-grandchild, Jordan Nicole Paul. Pallbearers were Ferrell Carraway, Howard Cutrer, Bobby Cutrer, E. G. Cutrer, William Cutrer III and Marvin Cutrer. Honorary pallbearer was Joe Odenwald. Memorials may be made to the Children's Home of Monroe. KATHY HOOVER Services for Kathy Hoover, 55, of Natchez were held May 21, 2001 at the First Baptist Church in Natchez under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Wynn officiated. Burial followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Natchez under the direction of Young's. Hoover died Friday, May 18 at University Medical Center in Jackson, Miss. She was born February 14, 1946 in Jena. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Natchez, the Natchez Historical Society, the Junior Auxillary and the Pilgrimage Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her parents Claude and Hazel Poole and a sister Claudette Burnette. Survivors include husband of 35 years, Chester Hoover, Natchez; a daughter, Stephanie Hoover, Natchez; nephew; Ken and Tresa Burnette; great-nephew; Jake Burnette; great-nephew; Jared Burnette and a brother-in-law; Kenneth Burnette of Ferriday. Pallbearers were Dale Hoover, Stephen Hoover, Gary Hoover, Ken Burnette, Art Stevens and Scott Frick. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Humane Society. IVELEAH GRAY LATESTA Services for Iveleah Gray Latesta, 77, of Ragley, La. were held Tuesday, May 22, 2001 at Parhams Baptist Church under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. The Revs. Allen O'Kelley and Tony Ganey officiated. Burial followed at Parhams Baptist Church Cemetery under direction of Young's. Latesta died Sunday, May 20 in Dequincy, La. She was born May 23, 1923 in Jonesville to Dewey and Emma Gray. She was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Verena Latesta. Survivors include her husband, Phillip Latesta, Ragley, La.; two daughters, Embella Pedersen, Ga.; Elizabeth Witherspoon, Ragley, La.; two sons, W. F. O'Kelly Jr., Westlake, La.; Henry Dee O'Kelley, Longville, La.; one brother, J. S. Gray, Greenwell Springs, La.; 16 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Henry Latesta, Allen O'Kelley, Joey O'Kelley, Scott O'Kelley, Davis O'Kelley and Tony Allen. Honorary pallbearers were John Woods, Byron Woods, Mathew O'Kelley and Demarkus Baptiste. KATHRYN GREEN MITCHELL Services for Kathryn Green Mitchell, 69, of Clayton, were held Saturday, May 19, 2001 at Comer Funeral Home in Ferriday. The Rev. Denny Braswell officiated. Burial followed at Rice Cemetery in Monterey under the direction of Comer. Mitchell died Wednesday, May 16 in Alexandria. She was born March 8, 1932, to Robert C. and Edith H. Green in Lee Bayou. She was a life-long resident of Clayton and a member of the Methodist faith and also a greeter and cashier at Wal-Mart. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Greta Dickerson and Bobbie Linda Barron. Survivors include husband; David Mitchell, Clayton; two sons; David Kevin Mitchell, Vidalia and Danny Patrick Mitchell, Vivian; a daughter, Veda Kathryn Comeaux, Benton; three sisters; Ida Lee McMillin, Jonesville; Vickie Stringer, Monterey; and Deborah Ann Green, Slidell, also five grandchildren. Pallbearers were Kevin Mitchell, Danny Mitchell, Kyle Greer, Conley Greer, Robbie Core and Victor Core. JAMES EDWARD PRATER Services for James Edward Prater, 30, of Houston, Texas and formerly of Ferriday will be held Friday, May 25, 2001 at St. Paul Baptist Church under the direction of Tenner Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday, May 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church. The Rev. Willie Birdon will officiate. Bural will follow at The Ferriday Cemetery under direction of Tenner. Prater died Tuesday, May 15 at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Houston, Texas. He was born July 30, 1970 in Pineville to Nore and Virginia Prater. He was preceded in death by his mother. Survivors include his fiance, Carolyn Harris; one daughter, Tatyna Prater, both of Houston, Texas; his father, Nore Prater, Houston; his grandmother, Sallie Calhoun, Ferriday; four sisters, Rena Calhoun; Deloris Bass, Chilla Prater and Candance Calhoun all of Ferriday; two brothers, Terry Prater, Japan; Allen Watson Jr.; Ferriday and several aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ May 30, 2001 JOSEPH CEASOR Services for Joseph "Joe" "Bud" Ceasor, 49, of Ferriday were held Monday, May 28, 2001 at St. James Baptist Church in Frogmore under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home. The Rev. Greg Oliver officiated. Burial followed at St. James Baptist Church Cemetery under direction of Concordia. Ceasor died Tuesday, May 22 at his residence in Ferriday. He was born October 15, 1951 in Frogmore to Alton and Helen Stubberfield. He was a carpenter for SunQuest Properties of Monroe and was a member of St. James Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Roosevelt Ceasor and Carl Ceasor. Survivors include his wife, Janice Walker Ceasor; one son, Taurus Ceasor, both of Ferriday; eight sisters and their husbands, Ola Brown; Josie and Fred Boykins; Norma and Juan Johnson; Cynthia and Jay Young, all of Houston, Texas; Alethea and Jimmie Fisher; Carrie and Alonzo Walker; Helen and Levi Jacobs, all of Wildsville; Loretta and Joe Brooks, Harrisonburg; three brothers and their wives, Henry and Delores Ceasor; Delvin Ceasor, all of Wildsville; Alton and Wanda Ceasor, Natchez; one grandchild, Taurelle Ceasor of Ferriday and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. KATY DAVIS Graveside services for Katy Davis, 78, of Ferriday will be held Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 10am at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Columbia, La. under the direction of Comer Funeral Home. The Rev. Glynn Chance will officiate. Burial will follow under direction of Comer's. Davis died Tuesday, May 29 in Ferriday. She was born July 1, 1922 to Allen and Ola K. Whittington. She was a lifelong resident of Ferriday and a housewife. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Davis and her parents. Survivors include three sons, Samuel Whittington, West Monroe; James Maples, Shreveport; Joe Maples, St. Joseph; three daughters, Carrie Davidson, Shreveport; Martha Rosevally, Bush, La.; Gloria Lemoine, Baton Rouge; one brother, Sanford Whittington, Sulphur, Texas and eight grandchildren. LILLIAN SCHIELE JAMES Services for Lillian Schiele James, 87, of Ferriday were held Saturday, May 26, 2001 at St. James Baptist Church in Frogmore under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home. The Rev. L. B. Oliver officiated. Burial followed at St. James Baptist Church Cemetery under direction of Concordia. James died Tuesday, May 22 at Riverland Medical Center. She was born March 19, 1914 in Frogmore to Benjamin and Eliza Sana Schiele. She was a retired grocery store cashier and was a member of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roosevelt James; her parents; one son, Julius Green; two brothers, Robert Schiele and Joseph Schiele; three sisters, Benola Myles, Elizabeth Jones and Lucille Ellis; one grandson, Everett Schiele Jr. Survivors include three sons, Rev. Everett Schiele, Ferriday; Gene Green and his wife Valerie, Shreveport; Roosevelt Carter and wife Neet, Crockett, Texas; four daughters, Justina Cook and husband Clark; Eliza McKeel and husband William; Patricia Johnson and husband Larry all of Ferriday; Brenda Brown and her husband, John, Baker; four brothers Rev. Freddie Schiele; Benjamin Schiele; Roosevelt Schiele all of Ferriday; James Schiele, Monroe and a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. LEWIS MCKINNEY Services for Lewis McKinney, 68, of Ferriday will be held Saturday, June 2, 2001 under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home. The Rev. R. B. Turner will officiate. Visitation will be Friday, June 1 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Concordia Funeral Home. Burial will follow at St. Matthews Cemetery in Ferriday under direction of Concordia. McKinney died Sunday, May 27 at Riverland Medical Center. He was born June 6, 1932 in Ferriday to Emmanuel McKinney and Picola Watson. He was retired from the Chicago Transit Authority and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Mabel Scott McKinney; two sons, Rynie and Marlon McKinney; one daughter, Gayla McKinney all of Chicago, Ill.; eight sisters, Ann Reagans, San Francisco, Calif.; Lillian McKinney, Baton Rouge; Shirley Redvine, Alexandria; Gladys McKinney; Elizabeth Parker both of Ferriday; Carolyn Daniels, Laura Daniels and Rosa Daniels all of New Orleans; six brothers, Earl McKinney, Eden Prairie, Minn.; David McKinney, San Francisco, Calif.; Rommie McKinney, Ferriday; Jesse Daniels and Myles Daniels both of New Orleans; Robert Daniels, Ocean Springs, Miss.; seven grandchildren; a special friend, Creola Barber, Ferriday and number of aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends. JOHNIE G. MILLER Services for Johnie G. Miller, 84, of Jonesville were held Monday, May 28, 2001 at Good Road Pentecostal Church in Jonesville under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. The Revs. Bryan Taylor, Mickey Hudnall and Steve Cleoenger officiated. Burial followed at Heard Cemetery under direction of Young's. Miller died Saturday, May 26 in Ferriday. He was custodian for Jonesville Elementary School and was a member of the Good Road Pentecostal Church. He served in World War II and was in the Battle Casserine in North Africa. He was preceded in death by his son, Billy Miller and his parents Frank and Julia Miller. Survivors include his wife, Ioma Miller, Jonesville; two daughters, Renee Butts and Lisa Coleman both of Jonesville; five sons, David Miller; Ray Miller; Terry Miller and Tommy Miller all of Jonesville, Johnny Miller, Vidalia; three brothers, Albert Miller, Frank Miller all of Jonesville; Phillip Miller, Oakwoods, Texas and one sister, Marie Windam, Jena. Pallbearers were Ethan Butts, Kris Coleman, Billy Miller, Bobby Miller, Brock Miller, Robert Miller, Jeremy Posey and Jerry Price. SELMO WEEKLY POWELL Services for Selmo Weekly Powell, 89, of Ferriday were held Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at Mt. Sinai Baptist church in Ferriday under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home. The Rev. James Beverly officiated. Burial followed at Guildfield Cemetery in Ferriday under direction of Concordia. Powell died Sunday, May 27 at Camelot Leisure Living Home in Ferriday. She was born July 28, 1911 in Waterproof to James and Ida Jackson Weekly. She was a self- employed seamstress and was a member of Sinai Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Silver Powell. Survivors include two special nieces, Mary P. King, Waterproof; Geraldine Mims, Ferriday; two brothers-in-law, Louis Powell, Lake St. John and Omar Powell, Waterproof and a number of other nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. CALVIN KINCAID SCOTT Services for Calvin Kincaid Scott, 29, of Vidalia will be held Sunday, June 3, 2001, at 2 p.m. at Mercy Seat Baptist Church in Ferriday under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday, June 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Concordia Funeral Home. The Rev. Freddie Schiele will officiate. Burial will follow at Vidalia Cemetery under direction of Concordia. Scott died Sunday, May 27 in Natchez. He was born July 25, 1971 in Natchez to Ben Tucker and Patricia Scott. He was a landscaper for Gamberi of Natchez and was of the Pentecostal faith. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Rachel Bell and maternal grandfather Roger Hollins Sr. Survivors include his parents Ben Tucker, Natchez and Patricia Scott, Ferriday; one daughter, April Jones, Natchez; two brothers, Larry Scott and Elvin Scott both of New Orleans; two sisters, Sharon Schiele and husband Xavier, Ferriday; Tamekia Tucker, Port Gibson, Miss.; maternal grandmother, Elnora Hollins, Vidalia; paternal grandfather, Lee Andrew Bell, Washington, D.C.; a special aunt Pricilla Hollins, Ferriday; a special friend, Terry Bingham, Waterproof and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. JAMES SHERIDAN SIDDALL Services for James Sheriday Siddall, 84, of Vidalia were held Tuesday, May 22, 2001 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Natchez under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. The Rev. Zabron A. Davis officiated. Burial followed at St. Lukes Episcopal Church under direction of Young's. Siddall died Sunday, May 20 at his residence in Vidalia. He was born January 25, 1917 in Evanston, Ill. He was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church of Natchez, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II as cryptographer where he attained the rank of Captain. He was 32 degree Mason and past Master of Evans Lodge #524 and Commander of Evanston Commandry #58. He was Illustrius Master of Evanston Chapter, High Priest of Evanston Counsil, Knight of the York Cross of Honor, former Vestryman and was also an Eagle Scout. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Garber Siddall, Vidalia; one daughter, Ann Siddall, Vidalia; four nephews and three nieces. PAUL WILLIAMS Paul Williams, 31, of Vidalia died Monday, May 28, 2001 at Natchez Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced at a later date by Concordia Funeral Home.