Obits: The Colfax Chronicle, July 1999 Submitted by Yvonne J. Jones, 10329 Mammoth Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70815-4425 ********************************************** 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 you are searching for a particular surname, locality or date while going through the records in the archives or anywhere....try these few steps: 1. Go to the top of the report you are searching. 2. Click on EDIT at the top of your screen 3. Next click on FIND in the edit menu. 4. When the square pops up, enter what you are looking for in the FIND WHAT ___________blank. 5. Click on DIRECTION __DOWN. 6. And last click on FIND NEXT and continue to click on FIND NEXT until you reach the end of the report. 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. The Obituaries: Thursday, July 1, 1999 - Colfax, La. Chronicle, Page 3 Winfred Ray Hoob Funeral services for Winfred Ray Hood [Hoob] were Saturday, June 26, 1999, in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating was Rev. Doyle Wesson. Burial was followed in the Mr. [Mt.] Zion Cemetery, Montgomery. Hoob, 73, of Winnfield died Wednesday, June 23. 1999, in the Rapides Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Natchitoches, La and was a carpenter. He was a member of the East Winnfield Baptist Church, Senior friends and the wellness center. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Winnfield Post and was a US Army Veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Lanell Mixon Hoob of Winnfield; two daughters, Pat Samples of San Antonio, TX and Diane Blake of Bakersfield, California; four step-sons Marvin Hoob, Noah Hoob, Jr., David Hoob all of Houma, Louisiana and Nicholas Desimone of San Bernardino, California; two step-daughters, Ala Bragg of Tampa, Florida and Patricia Horchler of Winnfield; one brother Freeman Hoob of Columbia; two sisters, Vera Blaney of Deville and Norma Millingan of Winnfield; three half brothers, Houston Wall and Harmon Wall both of Hargis and H. C. Wall of Spokane, Washington; 28 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. *************************** Lou Annie Walters Private services were held at the convenience of the family. Entombment was followed at Woodland Cemetery. Remembrance in Lou Annie Walters' name may be made to the First Baptist Church of Montgomery, Louisiana. Neeld Funeral Home Xenia, Ohio was in charge of arrangements. Walters, 92, passed away Monday evening, June 21, at Green Memorial Hospital in Xenia, Ohio. At her side was her loving son Charles L. Walters, M.D. and his family. She made her home with her son since 1991. Mrs. Walters was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and loyal faithful friend. She loved her church, the First Baptist Church of Montgomery, where she was a member for over 50 years. Mrs. Walters was born Dec. 3, 1906 in Verda, Louisiana to the union of Martin Luther and Sally Higdon Ferris. She was a second grade teacher in the Montgomery area for close to 50 years, she was a graduate of North West Louisiana State College, receiving a degree in Elementary Education. She was proceeded in death by her parents, 3 brothers and six sisters. Her husband, Willard Lee Walters passed away in 1950. She is survived by her beloved sister, Geraldine Brice of Natchitoches, Louisiana; her son and daughter-in-law Dr. Charles L. and Meba Walters, of Xenia, Ohio; a granddaughter Marlise E. Walters of Xenia, Ohio and Deborah L. Walters of West Monroe, and Mrs. Walters leaves behind to mourn her memory her many devoted dedicated faithful friends in Montgomery. ********************** Stanley D. Jolly Services for Stanley David Jolly were Monday, June 28, 1999 in the chapel of Hixson Bros., Pineville, with the Rev. Dale Hutchinson officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery, Holloway. Jolly, 19, of Deville died Sunday, June 27, 1999, in St. Francis Cabrini Hospital. He was a construction worker. Survivors include his parents, Stanley and Brenda Jolly of Deville; five sisters, Renee Jolly Coker, Robin Coutee Rozzel, Stacey Jolly Belgard and Kasey Jolly, all of Deville, and Lindsay Jolly Evers of Dry Prong; and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Jolly of Deville. ********************** Gregory Brown Graveside services for Gregory Brown were Wednesday, June 30, 1999, at Georgetown Cemetery. Burial was under the direction of David, New Iberia. Brown, 36, of New Iberia died Monday, June 28, 1999, in the I>H>S. of Heritage North Nursing Home. He was a 1981 graduate of New Iberia High School and served in the U.S. Navy. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Provost Brown of New Iberia; his father, Jack Brown of New Iberia; his mother, Bobbie Coburn Brown of New Iberia; one stepdaughter, Christine Vaughn of New Iberia; one brother, Jack Grant Brown of Shreveport; and his maternal grandmother, Dora M. Dickinson of Georgetown. Pallbearers were Tom Kelly, Don McGuffie, Charles Blackshear, Martin Beavers, Richard Mark Maxwell and Roy Max Brazelle. ********************** Jules Sparrow Services for Jules Sparrow were on Wednesday, June 30, 1999, in the chapel of Forest Lawn funeral Home, Pineville, with the Rev. Jimmie Bryant officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Pineville. Sparrow, 78, of Colfax died Monday, June 28, 1999, in Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Pineville. He was a U.S. Army Air Corp. veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion. Survivors include his wife Derah Sparrow of Colfax; one stepson, Jim Yates of Colfax; one stepdaughter, Clemmie N. Feazell of Pensacola, Fla.; one brother, Pat Sparrow of Pineville; two sisters, Evelyn Reeves of Pineville and Edna LeFleur of Colfax; five step grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. ************************ Seleta B. Williams Services for Seleta B. Williams were Monday, June 14, 1999, in Zion Hill Baptist Church, Georgetown with Revs. Richard DeBusk, Brad Driggers, Jim Spencer an Mr.. Charles Evans officiating. Burial was in Liberty Chapel Cemetery, Williana under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Pineville. Mrs. Williams, 96, of Williana died at 3:00 a.m., Friday, June 11, 1999, in Rapides General Hospital, Alexandria. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and a homemaker. Survivors include two daughters, Marie Jackson of Montgomery and Ilalene Howard of Tioga; three brothers, E. J. Buchanan and Robert L. Buchanan both of Winnfield and Arnold Lee Buchanan of Joyce; two sisters, Pearl B. Laster of Winnfield and Viola B. Jones of Colfax; six grandchildren, six great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Billy Crooks, Chuck Evans, Donnie Bankston, Preston Mosley, Edward Shirley and Buddy Wilson. ************************ Marjorie D. Evans Services for Mrs. Marjorie D. Evans were Friday, June 25, 1999, in the Montgomery, First Baptist Church. Rev. Roy Moore will officiate. Burial was followed in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Montgomery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Mrs. Evans, 77, of Montgomery, died Wednesday in her residence. She was a Winn Parish Native and a member of the First Baptist church. She was retired from the Pinecrest State Hospital. Survivors are her husband, George Berry Evans of Montgomery, two daughters, Patricia Crawford of Baton Rouge, LA and Shirley Jones of Bedford, TX and four grandchildren. ************************ Mary L. Lambre Services for Mary Lee Lambre were Thursday, June 24, 1999 in church of the Immaculate Conception with the Rev. Ken Roy officiating. Entombment was in Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum under direction of Blanchard-St. Denis. Mrs. Lambre, 85, of Natchitoches died Tuesday, June 22, 1999, in Natchitoches Parish Hospital. She was a resident of Natchitoches and a native of Colfax. She was a member of Church of the Immaculate Conception and a past member of Natchitoches Service League. She was a member of Retired Teachers Association and a member of the State Hospital Board of Louisiana in the early 1960's. Survivors include one son, James Alton Lambre Jr. of Bossier City; one daughter, Anne Duncan Lambre of Natchitoches; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Dudley Fulton, Robert Lucky Jr., Jim Sarpy, Bailey Thaxton, Jeff Thomas and Joe Bienvenu. ************************ Aline D. Hutchinson Services for Aline D. Hutchinson were Friday, June 25, 1999 in the chapel of Hixson Bros., Pineville, with the Rev. Jim Spencer officiating. Burial was in Kitchens Creek Cemetery, Ball. Mrs. Hutchinson, 92, of Pollock died Tuesday, June 22, 1999, in LaSalle General Hospital. She was a member of Kingsville Baptist Church and Mac's Angels. She was the owner of Aline's Ceramic for 25 years. Survivors include three daughters, Ruth W. Sandifer of Pollock, Patricia Whitten Normand and Elizabeth Whitten Doresett, both of Alexandria; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren and three step grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Kingsville Baptist Church, 3911 Monroe Highway, Pineville LA, 71360. ************************ The Obituaries: Thursday, July 8, 1999 - Colfax, La. Chronicle, Page 3 Junious E. "Doonie" Vaughn Services for Junious E. "Doonie" Vaughn were Saturday, July 3, 1999, in Bethel Baptist Church. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery under the direction of Kramer of Colfax. Vaughn, 79, of Colfax, died Friday, June 25, 1999, in Miller, MO. He was a retired Master Sergant in the U. S. air force and was a U. S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was active in the military service from 1939 to 1961. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ilda B. "Jackie" Vaughn of Colfax; two sons, Richard Vaughn of Livonia, MI, and Ronald Vaughn of Omaha, NB; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers for Junious E. "Donnie" Vaughn were Don Reeves, Steve Straughn, David Vaughn, Peter Vaughn, Randy Vaughn, Robert Whitstine. ********************** Clara B. Baines Services for Clara B. Baines were Wednesday, July 7, 1999, in Trinity United Baptist Church Colfax, with the Rev. Otha Watkins officiating. Burial was in Ravencamp Cemetery under direction of Shepard, Boyce. Mrs. Baines, 54, of Colfax died Saturday, July 3, 1999, in Huey P. Long Medical Center, Pineville. She was a member of St. Matthew Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Marvin Buggs of Colfax and Terry Baines of Dallas, Texas; two daughters, Evelyn Williams of Colfax and Yvonne Evans of Baumholder, Germany; her parents, Sarah Hamilton and Banks Jones, both of Colfax; seven brothers, William Hamilton, the Rev. Tom Hamilton, Charles Maltie and Larry Hamilton, all of Colfax, Willie Hamilton and Clifton Maltie, both of Alexandria, and Alfrederick Jackson of Fort Walden, Fla.; four sisters, Lillie Caples of Houston, Texas, Deborah J. Allen of Gulfbreeze, Fla., and Beatrice Jones and Dorothy Maltie, both of Colfax; and eight grandchildren. ********************** Joy W. Hagan Services for Joy Walker "Granny" Hagan were Monday, July 5, 1999 in Alpine Baptist Church, Pineville, with the Revs. Stephen Trammell, Don Fuhrmann and Lloyd Whitman officiating. Burial was in Dry Prong Cemetery under direction of Hixson bro.[Bro.], Pineville. Mrs. Hagan, 71, of Pineville died Friday July 2, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Dry Prong and a member of alpine Baptist Church. She worked for the Department of Corrections as a secretary and retired with 24 years service. She also worked as nursery worker for two years at Palestine Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Wanda Vercher of Alexandria and Rhonda Rayburn of Longview, Texas; and two brothers, Billy "Doak" Walker and Murrel Walker, both of Dry Prong; four grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association, 1605 Murray Street, Suite 109, Alexandria La., 71301-6844. ********************** Mary Gauthier Services for Mary Price Hodnett Gauthier were Saturday, July 3, 1999 in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Pineville, with Fr. Gerald Foley officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Pineville. Mrs. Gauthier, 82, of Pineville, died Thursday, July 1, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Tioga. Survivors include her husband, Preston Gauthier of Pineville; one son, Russell Gauthier of Pollock; three daughters, Joyce Gauthier Sigerist of Long Island, N. Y., Hilda Stetz of Sulphur and Gieselle Richards of Colfax; one brother, John Henry Hodnett of Florien; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1220 Tioga Road, Pineville, Louisiana, 71360. Pallbearers were Tim Stetz, Chris Stetz, Preston Richards, Pat Stetz, Edward Marshall and Bill Stetz. ********************** Emmanuel Bobb Jr. Services for Emmanuel Bobb Jr. were Friday, July 2, 1999, in Raven Camp Baptist Church with the Rev. Eunice Young officiating. Burial was in St. Paul Cemetery in Bermuda under direction of Winnfield Funeral Home, Alexandria. Bobb, 95, of Boyce died Monday, June 28, 1999, in Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria. Survivors include six sons, Lee Harding Bobb of Colfax, the Rev. V. L. Bobb of Albeania, N. M., Newman Bobb of Alexandria, Raymond Bobb, Columbus Bobb and Pat Bobb, all of Boyce; five daughters, Coriene B. Williams of Colfax, Laura B. Scott, Ruby B. Williams and Helen B. King, all of Boyce and Mary G. Davis of Houston, Texas; one brother, Harding Bobb of Natchitoches; 143 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. ********************** Harold L. Alwhite Services for Harold Lewis Alwhite were Thursday, July 1, 1999, in Georgetown United Pentecostal Church with the Revs. T. Michael Crist Sr. and Allen Hatten officiating. Burial was in Lincecum Cemetery under direction of Rush, Pineville. Alwhite, 76, of Georgetown died Tuesday, June 29, in his residence. He was a native of Idabel, Okla., and a member of Georgetown United Pentecostal Church. He was a retired electrician and a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Estelle Lincecum Alwhite of Georgetown; two sons, Carl Alwhite of Georgetown and Allan Thompson of Colfax; one daughter, Kimberly "Sissy" Thompson of Colfax; one brother, J. W. Alwhite of Maude, Texas; two sisters, Louise George of Lake Charles and Betty Niva of Minden; and four grandchildren. ********************** Family, friends say goodbye to "Will" Fletcher of Montgomery Funeral services for William P. "Will" Fletcher were held Friday, July 2 in the First Baptist Church of Montgomery. Officiating were the Revs. Rick Henson, Robert Daniel and Don Smith. Burial was in the Hargis Cemetery near Montgomery, with Masonic graveside services. Arrangements were under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. "Will", as he was affectionately known to friends and family, was an active community leader and took part in numerous civic and community activities throughout Grant Parish. He was fondly remembered by Tommy Harrison of Montgomery, who delivered a moving eulogy and tribute to his friend during services Friday. Harrison spoke lovingly and often with humor about his friend "Will" and moved those in attendance with his words of tribute to one of the parish's outstanding citizens. Fletcher, a Montgomery native and a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, died Wednesday, June 30, 1999 in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. He was 81 years old. A retired U.S. Army Lt. Colonel, with 14 years active military service and 20 years in the reserves, Fletcher was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Retired Officers Association of America. Fletcher also served 25 years as a deputy sheriff for Grant Parish, and was a member of the Louisiana Sheriff's Association and a trustee of the Louisiana Sheriff's Association Pension Board. Sheriff "Pop: Hataway said of his longtime friendship with Fletcher "he was a friend and a mentor. He genuinely loved people and was devoted to his family and community. I will miss him greatly, as a former deputy but most importantly, as a close friend and mentor. Many others will miss him, too." Fletcher was also a charter member of the Grant Chamber of Commerce, an belonged to Masonic Lodge #167 F&AM of Montgomery and was a 32nd Degree Mason and Shriner. Survivors include his wife, Dr. Mary Dell Fletcher of Montgomery, one daughter, Janet Dyson of Baton Rouge and her husband James Dyson; two brothers, Jim Fletcher of Montgomery and Duane Fletcher of Bossier City; one sister, Mary Gore of Dry Prong; two grandsons, William Quentin Dyson and wife Susan, and Brandon Dyson; many beloved nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers included Tommy Harrison, Alva Roy Lary, Bob Sanders, Chris Van Rite, Jeff Howell, Charles Lacroix, Dr. Billy Defee, Brian Hines and Wayne Hennigan. (Submitter's note: Mr. Fletcher's obit is on Page 1, accompanied by photograph.) *********************** The Obituaries: Thursday, July 15, 1999 - Colfax, La. Chronicle, Page 3 Earnest Humphreys Services for Earnest Delmer Humphreys were Friday, July 9, 1999 in the chapel of Rush, Pineville with Perry Miers officiating. Burial was in Dry Prong Cemetery. Humphreys, 80, of Dry Prong died Tuesday, July 6 in Rapides Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Simms Community near Pollock. He was a carpenter and a deacon of the Primitive Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Anna Belle Humphreys of The Oaks Care Center, Pineville; one daughter, LaVerne Miers of Anacoco; two sons, David Humphreys of Baton Rouge and Roger Humphreys of Cooperstown, N.Y.; one brother, Fred Humphreys of Williana; six sisters, Opal Blankenship and Louvenia Foster, both of Shreveport, Bertha Crooks Worsham of Winnfield, Irene Slayter, Pearl Jones and Bobby Humphreys, all of Dry Prong; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Lowell Humphreys, Billy Ray Crooks, Lloyd Valentine, Gerald Wayne Valentine, Jeremy Robinson and Michael Robinson. *********************** William H. Talbert Services for William Homer Talbert were Saturday, July 10, 1999 in the chapel of Hixson, Leesville with the Revs. Stephen Trammel and Don Fuhrman officiating. Burial was in Castor Cemetery. Talbert, 89, of Dry Prong died Wednesday, July 6 in Huey P. Long Medical Center. He was a native of Pitkin and had resided in Dry Prong for many years. He was retired from Kansas City Southern Railroad. Survivors include his wife, Nina Talbert of Dry Prong; one son, Kenneth Talbert of Anacoco; one daughter, Kathleen Giddings of Dry Prong; one brother, James Wesley Talbert of New Orleans; five sisters, Myrtle McInnis of Baton Rouge, Lucille Thompson and Peggy Davis, both of Sulphur, Lena Martin of Pitkin and Dessie Kimsey of DeRidder; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Memorials may be may [made] to Alpine First Baptist Church, Pineville. *********************** Cleo Griffin Services for Cleo Griffin were held Monday, July 12, 1999 in the chapel of Progressive with the Rev. Ray Yancey officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories. Miss Griffin, 70, of Alexandria died Tuesday, July 6 in Heritage Manor Nursing Home. She was a native of Alexandria. Surviviors include two sons, Greg Griffin of Dry Prong and John Reed of Jackson, Miss.; three daughters, Jeanice Belvin and Sharon Williams, both of Alexandria, and Bonnie Young of Natchitoches; one brother, Julio DeKova of Houston, Tex.; three sisters, Beulah Thomas of Pacomia, Calif., Earline Hopkins and Carolyn Jenkins, both of Alexandria; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. *********************** Jake Guillotte Services for Jake Guillotte were Sunday, July 11, 1999 in the chapel of Hixson Bros., Jena, with the Rev. S.B. Spikes officiating. Burial was in Georgetown Cemetery, Georgetown. Guillotte, 88, of Urania dies[died] Saturday, July 10 in Glenwood Regional Medical Center, West Monroe. He was a floor grader in the sawmill industry and a U.S. veteran of World War II. Survivors include one daughter, Dolly Mae Hartnett of Torrington, Conn.; three sons, Jimmy Guillotte of West Monroe, Wiston Guillotte of Shreveport and Bobby Guillotte of Euless, Tex.; one sister, Tina Frye of Ohio; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Lonzo E. Bruce, Robert Peevy, Ricky Harris, Ikey Harris, Walter Guillotte and Donald Guillotte. *********************** Lester Weeks Services for Lester Charles Weeks were Monday, July 12, 1999 in the chapel of Rush, Pineville, with the Rev. Danny Jackson officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville. Weeks, 67, of Pineville died Friday, July 9, in St. Luke's Hospital, Houston, Tex. He was a native of Alexandria and a retired mail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service after 28 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran with the 101st Airborne Division. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church, Tioga, and an active member of Pineville Senior Citizens. Survivors include his wife, Deanna M. Weeks of Pineville; one son, Jon Wesley Weeks of Pollock; one stepson, Darrin Luneau of Pineville; three daughters, Shelly Renee Weeks Blottin of Del Rio, Tex., Cheryl Denise Weeks Platt of Dry Prong and Melanie Michelle Weeks Clower of Diana, Tex.; one stepdaughter, Nancy L. Rollins of Baton Rouge; his mother, Freddie Onkst of Ball; one sister, Sandra Onkst McMurry of Hattiesburg, Miss.; and eight grandchildren. *********************** Brandon D. Barker Service for Brandon Dale Barker were Thursday, July 8, 1999, in the chapel of Hixson Bros., Pineville, with the Revs. David Roberts, Robert Barker, Jimmy Bryant and Leland Briggs officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery. Barker, 23, of Walker died Sunday, July 4 in Natchitoches. He was employed by Allen and LeBlanc. He played tee-ball through the majors at Civitan Ball Club and had played football for Bolton High School before graduating from Grant High. He was a member of the Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survivors include his wife, Kerie Roberts Barker of Walker; one son, Jax Allen Barker of Walker; one daughter, Hanna Nicole Barker of Walker; one stepson, Shelby Todd Fugler of Dry Prong; his father and stepmother, Rodger and Darla Barker of Cloutierville; his mother, Tracey Marshall; one brother, Christopher R. Barker of Dry Prong; two stepsisters, Erin Slayter and Megan Slayter, both of Cloutierville; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bohannon of Campbellsville, KY.; and great- grandmother, Clara Jones. *********************** Gladys McAllester Graveside services for Gladys McAllester were Wednesday, July 7, 199, in Bethel Cemetery with the Rev. Bob Boyette officiating. Burial was under direction of Hixson Bros., Alexandria. Mrs. McAllester, 94, of Baton Rouge died Saturday, July 3 in Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, Baton Rouge. She was a former resident of Colfax. She worked for Reese's Variety Store in Colfax for 52 years and was a member of Colfax Methodist church for over 80 years. *********************** Barbara J. Barnhill Services for Barbara Jane Barnhill were Tuesday, July 13, 1999 in the chapel of Blanchard-St. Denis, Natchitoches, with the Revs. Mike Honzel and Barney Barnhill officiating. Burial was in Pisgah Cemetery, Marthaville. Mrs. Barnhill, 49, of Natchitoches, died Sunday, July 11, in her residence. She was a native of Fort Hood, Tex., and a member of Westside Baptist Church. She was the assistant branch manager of the Bank of Montgomery in Derry and was the former office manager of CPA firm of Hines, Jackson & Hines in Natchitoches. She was a 1968 graduate of Robeline High School where she was valedictorian of her class. Survivors include one daughter, Monica Lambore of Natchitoches; her mother and stepfather, Peggy and Nelson Maricelli of Natchitoches; and two sisters, Jeannie Curtis and Judy Broadway, both of Many. pallbearers were Scott Broadway, Brett Broadway, Bobby King, Steve Caldwell, James Snyder, Ken Hale, Jerry Brungart and Lewis Hines. *********************** Henry L. Phillips Services for Henry L. Phillips were Wednesday, July 14, 1999 in the chapel of Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield, with the Rev. Otha Watkins officiating. Burial was in Farenzie Cemetery, Colfax. Phillips, 56, of Winnfield died Saturday, July 10, in Parkview Care Center, Winnfield. He was a truck driver. Survivors include one son, Andre Harrell of Minneapolis, Minn.; two daughters, Teresa Harrell of Houston, Tex., and Kesha Hollingsworth of Dodson; his father, the Rev. Hershel Phillip Sr. of Winnfield; his mother, Alberta Phillips of Colfax; 13 brothers, Jessie Phillips, Nehemiah Phillips, Timothy Phillips, John Phillips, Arthur Phillips, Johnnie Phillips, Hershel Phillips Jr., Tony Phillips, James Phillips, Larry Davis and Frankie Jackson, all of Winnfield, Emile Phillips of Minneapolis, Minn. and Jimmy Phillips of Natchitoches; five sisters, Annie Williams of Colfax, Cherry Booker, Mary Brown, Lynda Phillips and Tina Phillips, all of Winnfield; and four grandchildren. *********************** Gordon L. Hodges Services for Gordon L. Hodges were Thursday, July 15, 1999 in the chapel of Southern Funeral Homer, Winnfield with the Rev. Jimmy Walker officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Montgomery. Hodges, 83, of Montgomery died Monday, July 12 in Parkview Care Center, Winnfield. He was a native of Grand Rapids, Mich. He was a retired police officer with 30 years service in Grand Rapids. He was a U>S> Army veteran serving in World War II with the military police. Survivors include his wife, Mattie Hodges of Montgomery, three sons, James E. Hodges of San Jose, Calif., Donald G. Hodges and William "Billy" Hodges, both of Grand Rapids, Mich.; one daughter, Nancy Morse of Ball; one stepdaughter, Margie Kuhlman of Montgomery; one sister, Betty Hodges of Alexandria; and three grandchildren. *********************** The Obituaries: Thursday, July 22, 1999 - Colfax, La. Chronicle, Page 3 Gordon L. Hodges Services for Gordon L. Hodges were Thursday, July 15, 1999 in the chapel of Southern with the Rev. Jimmy Walker officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Montgomery. Hodges, 83, of Montgomery died Monday, July 12, 1999 in Parkview Care Center, Winnfield. He was a native of Grant [Grand] Rapids, Mich., and a retired police officer with 30 years service in Grand Rapids, Mich. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in World War II with the military police. Survivors include his wife, Mattie Hodges of Montgomery, three sons, James E. Hodges of San Jose, Calif., Donald G. Hodges and William "Billy" Hodges, both of Grand Rapids, Mich.; one daughter, Nancy Morse of Ball; one stepdaughter, Margie Kuhlman of Montgomery; one sister, Betty Hodges of Alexandria; and three grandchildren. Pallbearers were Carlos Brady, Roy Davidson, Reginald Kuhlmann, Lee Kuhlmann, Alva Roy Lary and Tommy Harrison. (Submitter's note: this is a second obit for Mr. Hodges) *********************** Mildred G. Peoples Services for Mildred Garnelle Peoples were Thursday, July 15, 1999, in the Big Creek Baptist Church. Burial will be in Big Creek Cemetery under direction of Hixson Bros., Alexandria. Mrs. People [Peoples] 69, of Pollock died Sunday, July 11, 1999, in Citizen's Medical Center, Columbia. She was a member of Pollock United Pentecostal Church and was a charge attendant for 13 years at Pinecrest Developmental Center. Survivors include one son, Wyndell M. Peoples of Pollock; one daughter, Mary Gilliam of Kenai, Alaska; one brother, Roy Lynn Foster of Pineville; one sister Marie Powell of Hornbeck; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Marty Peoples, Robert Peoples, Mike Perkins, Harry Seay, Roy Spivey and Lacy Brownell. *********************** Jerry Wagoner Services for Jerry Wagoner were Saturday, July 17, 1999, in the chapel of Hixson Bros., Pineville, with the Revs. Gary Wagoner and Huey Tarpley officiating. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery, Fishville. Wagoner, 39, of Pineville died Saturday, July 10, 1999 as a result of a boating accident on Red River. He was a technician for Geotechnical Testing Lab, Inc., and was a member of Pineville Park Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Christopher Wagoner of Pineville; one daughter, Brittany Wagoner of Pineville; his parents George and Betty Wagoner of Fishville; two brothers, George Wesley Wagoner of Pollock and Larry Dean Wagoner of Tioga; and paternal grandmother, Myrtle Wagoner of Fishville. Pallbearers were Ricky Lawrence, Freddie Lovriere, Billy Davis, George Wagoner, Cecil Lawrence and Terry Bryant. *********************** Tina B. Kearns Services for Tina Beavers Racine Kearns were Friday, July 16, 1999, in the chapel of Forest Lawn, Pineville, with the Revs. Jimmy Bryant and Joseph Head officiating. Burial was in Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery, Dry Prong. Mrs. Kearns, 38, of Pineville died Saturday, July 10, 1999, in a boating accident. She was employed with Rapides Parish School Board as a lunchroom technician at Rosenthal Elementary School. She was a member of Louisiana School Food Services Association and a member of St. Rita Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Travis Racine and Randal Racine, both of Pineville; her mother, Annie M. Beavers of Pineville; four sisters, Carolyn Nelson, Shirley Fleming and Linda Pace, all of Pineville and Sharon Rusk of Dry Prong; and one grandchild. Pallbearers were Paul Henderson, Jeff Bridges, Curtis Oakes, Chris Saucier, Perry Fleming, Jeff Fleming, Chris Turner, Jeremy Simoneaux, Brad Racine and Jacob Coburn. *********************** Roy Ussery Services for Roy Ussery were Friday, July 16, 1999, in Horseshoe Drive United Methodist church, Alexandria, with the Revs. Don Ross, Roland Friedrich, and Oakley Edwards officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Hixson Bros., Alexandria. Ussery, 85, of Alexandria died Wednesday, July 14, 1999, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. He was a retired administrative officer for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and a charter member of Horseshoe Drive United Methodist Church. He was a native of Georgetown, a graduate of Northwestern University, and a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Jimmie M. Burnett Ussery of Alexandria; one daughter, Mary C. Sparks of Alexandria; one brother, Aaron E. Ussery, M.D. of Arcadia; and one grandchild. Memorials may be made to Horseshoe Drive, Alexandria, La., 71301 or the American Cancer Society, 605C Medical Center Drive, Alexandria, La., 71301-8127. *********************** Jerome J. Smith Jr. Jerome J. Smith, Jr., 55, passed away July 14 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Funeral services were held Friday, July 16, 1999, at 2:30 p.m. in Central Baptist Church, Airline Drive. Officiating was the Chaplain Paul Navarre, Pastor Richard Watson, and Father James LaCaze. Burial was at Rose-Neath Cemetery, located at West Swan Lake Road, Bossier City. Jerome was born July 25, 1943 at Alexandria, La. He was a graduate of Montgomery High School. He served as a member of the Bossier City fire Department of 35 years and most recently as Deputy Chief. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his father, Jerome J. Smith, Sr. and mother, Laura Mae Duncan Smith. Mr Smith is survived by his wife, Angie Smith and her children, Stacey McCallister and wife Cheryl of Shreveport and Madyline McCallster of Benton; his sons, Greg Smith of Bossier City; Jeff Smith and wife, Lisa of Bossier City and his daughter, Michelle Kasischke and husband, Jimmy of Baton Rouge and their mother, Virginia Smith; two sisters, Sandra Harlan of Boulder, Co. and Sidone Nichols of Prairieville, LA; two brothers, Walter Smith of Gonzales, LA and Robert G. Smith of Scottville, TX and nine grandchildren. Pallbearers were members of the Bossier City Fire Department. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Bossier Chapel, 746-2543 *********************** Maurice Sasser Services for Maurice "Johnny" Sasser were Saturday, July 17, 1999, in the chapel of Hixson Bros., Pineville, with the Rev. James Greer officiating. burial was in New Hope Cemetery, Verda. Sasser, 64, of Prospect died Thursday, July 15, 1999, in Pineville. He was a retired auto parts manager and a member of Donahue Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" J. Sasser of Prospect; two daughters, Sheryl Elaine Sagely of Prospect and Kelli Sasser Durand of Ball; two stepdaughters, Joanne Gremillion of Denham Springs and Phyllis Tesch of Port Allen; two stepsons, Robin White of Denham Springs and Donavan L. White of Pine Prairie; one brother, William Sasser of Gluster Point, Va.; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers were Shawn Haltom, Randal Morton, Charles Guin, Robin White, Donnie White, Jason Vercher and Curtis Campbell. *********************** James H. Sharbino Services for the Rev. James H. Sharbino was Sunday, July 18, 1999, in the chapel of Hixson Bros., Pineville, with the Revs. Roy Norton and Bob Galloway officiating. Burial was in Restland Cemetery. Sharbino, 67, of Pineville died Thursday, July 15, 1999, in a local hospital. He was an ordained minister serving as an evangelist. He was a retired Baptist minister and the former owner/operator of Sharbino Pest Control, Pollock. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW and a veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Jessica Sharbino of Pineville; two sons, Mike Sharbino of Pollock and Roy Sharbino of Big Fork, Mont.; one stepson, Mike Couvillion of Pineville; two stepdaughters, Cindy Deville of North Carolina and Jennie Isbell of Pineville; six sisters, Lillian Gathright and Nina Bailey, both of Bloomfield, N.M., Jeanie King of Las Vegas, Nev., Loritha Jones of Colorado Springs, Colo., Ann Stansel and Modesta Barbo, both of Houston, Texas; and 10 grandchildren. *********************** George L. Bruce Graveside services for George Lincoln Bruce were Monday, July 19, 1999, in Big Creek Cemetery. Burial was under the direction of Hixson Bros.; Alexandria. Bruce, 70, of Collins, Miss., and former resident of Alexandria, died Friday, July 16, 1999, in Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Jackson, Miss. He was an oil field driller and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and Vietnam War. Survivors include one son, Ricky Harris of Delhi; three daughters, Donna Jones of Seminary, Miss., Michelle Kelly of Laurel, Miss., and Helen Fletcher of Atlanta; one brother, Leo Bruce of Alexandria; one sister Elsie Humbles of Pineville; and 12 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Andry Bruce, Jason Bruce, James Fletcher, Jim Thames, Chris Bruce, Jerry Jones and Mike Ainsworth. *********************** Noble R. Coke Service for Noble R. Coke were Tuesday, July 20, 1999 in the chapel of Hixson Bros. Burial was in Friendship Cemetery, Pollock. Coke, 74, of Hessmer died Sunday, July 18, 1999, in Hessmer. He was a native of Missouri and a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. He was retired from General Motors Corp. Survivors include one daughter, Debbie Blakely of Hesmer; two sisters, Amy Kloster and Martha Regan, both of Missouri; and four grandchildren. *********************** Auburn M. Hines Funeral services for Auburn McManus Hines were held Saturday, July 17, at Kramer Funeral Home, Colfax with the Rev. Frank Peacock officiating. Burial was in Mars Hill Cemetery, Verda. Mrs. Hines, age 72, died Thursday, July 15, 1999, at her residence in Aloha. She was a retired homemaker. Survivors include her daughter, Fran Demers of Colfax; three granddaughters, Shannon Demers and Noelle Demers of Colfax, Tara Chelette of Malad, Idaho; two great-grandchildren, Tristen and Aspen Chelette, of Malad; one brother, Albay O. McManus of Montgomery; a sister, Verna St. Andrie of Kingwood, Texas; and twelve nieces and nephews. She was preceeded in death by her husband, George J. Hines Jr. and a granddaughter, Mary Nora Demers. Pallbearers were Bradley Chelette, Terry McManus, Danny St. Andrie, Chris Spear, John Rollins and Tony Fowler. *********************** The Obituaries: Thursday, July 29, 1999 - Colfax, La. Chronicle, Page 3 Alford C. Dick Services for Alford Clifford Dick were held Monday, July 19, 1999 in Sell Lake Lutheran Church with Rev. William Goodwin officiating. Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery with military honors by the Bagley American Legion. Dick, 69 of Shelvin died Wednesday, July 14, 1999 in St. Joseph Area Health Services in Park Rapides. He retired after 23 years service in the U.S. Air Force and was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy M. Richter Dick of Shelvin; one daughter, Faye Husche of Faith, S.D.; one son Douglas Dick of Travis Air Force Base, Calif; three sisters, Billie Katherine Dark of Dodson, La, Louise Wilson of Mt. Union, Pa.; and Patsy James of Verda; five brothers, Charles Dick and W. L. Dick Jr., both of Dodson, Carl Dick of Atlanta, Ga., Harold Dick of Vilonia, Ark., and Jerry Dick of Birmingham, Ala.; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Hospice Care, American Cancer Society of [or] Sell Lake Lutheran Church. (Submitter's note: Mr. Dick resided in Shelvin, Minnesota) *********************** William H. Longino Memorial services for the Rev. William Henry Longino were Saturday, July 24, 1999 in Fellowship Baptist church with the Rev. Henry Longino and Dewey Wilkinson officiating. Longino, 79, of Alexandria died Wednesday, July 21, 1999, in his residence. He was a retired plumber and a veteran of World War II. Survivors include three sons, Billy Ray Longino of Pollock, Henry Allen Longino of Pineville and Larry Earl Longino of Tioga; three daughters Peggy Sue Curry and Judy Ann White, both of Colfax, and Linda Gayle Madere of Tioga; two brothers, Charles Edward Longino of Cloutierville and Otis Carlton Longino of Tioga; one sister, Lucille Lemoine of Colfax; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. *********************** Irene Edna Greer Services for Irene Edna Greer were Monday, July 26, 1999 in New Salem Baptist Church with Reverends Robert Stround and Jeff Stround [Stroud] officiating. Burial was in the Mount Zion Cemetery under direction of Southern, Winnfield. Mrs. Greer, 70, of Alexandria died Saturday, July 24, 1999 in Rapides General Hospital, Alexandria. She was a member of New Salem Baptist Church and a retired psychiatric aide for Central Hospital. Survivors include her daughter, Delores Gayle Peterson of Henderson, Nevada; two sisters, Ardis Stround [Stroud] and Audrey Marie Carroll both of Montgomery; three brothers, Steve Garner of Houston, Texas, Wade Gardner [Garner] of Montgomery and Hue [Huey] Garner of Lagreange [Lagrange], Texas and one grandchild. ************************* Josephine Stewart Services for Josephine Stewart were Sunday, July 25, 1999, in the chapel of Hixson Bros., Pineville. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Ms. Stewart, 77, of Alexandria died Thursday, July 22, 1999, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. She was a homemaker. Survivors include three sons, Shelby N. Douzart of Pineville, Larry Gene Douzart of Alexandria and Billy Wayne Stewart of Boyce; three daughters, Joyce Ann McIntyre of Pineville, Shirley Ann Poole of Tioga and Patsy Marie Daniels of Alexandria; 33 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Keith Adkins, Shelby Dauzart Jr., David Poole, Timmy VanAsselbert, Terry Dauzart and Gene Dauzart. ************************* Alexis M. Bradford Services for Alexis Michelle Bradford, infant daughter of Mark and Mindy Bradford of Pollock, were Saturday, July 24, 1999, in Bentley Assembly of God with the Rev. Tom Rogers officiating. Burial was in Pollock Cemetery under direction of Hixson Bros. Alexis, 9 days old, died Thursday, July 22, 1999, in Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans. Survivors, in addition to her parents include her paternal grandparents, Bill and Jeannie Bradford of Pollock; and maternal grandparents, Michael and Daisy Edwards of Pollock. ************************* Leland Ray McDaniel Leland Ray McDaniel, 28, passed away on June 15, 1999 at Baton Rouge General Hospital as a result of a work related accident. Leland was a native and lifelong resident of Shreveport. He was a 1989 graduate of Southwood High School. His interests included his work as a machinist, as well as being an avid fisherman and hunter. Preceding him in death are his paternal grandparents, Cranford and Hazel McDaniel. Survivors include his fianc‚, Susan Lynn of Montgomery; their daughter Montori Rose McDaniel of Montgomery; parents Olan and Margaret McDaniel; sister, Christy Hunt; brother, Leonard McDaniel, all of Shreveport; nieces, Cassie and Candi Hunt; nephew, Cody Hunt, all of Keithville, La.; Susan Lynn's parents, C. L. and Marilyn Lynn of Montgomery; maternal grandfather Harry Don Vucinovich and wife Sylvia of Shreveport; maternal grandmother, Gloria Surry of Blanchard, La. Funeral services were held in the Chapel of Centuries Funeral Home on June 19, 1999. Burial followed in Centuries Memorial Park in the Fountain Garden. Pallbearers were Scott Swenson, Mick Tomich, Greg Spooner, Monte Nolan, Brian Seegers, Tommy Gay, Trey Corley and John Dobard. ************************* Sherman S. "Sam" Oglesby Sherman S. "Sam" Oglesby, 84, of Spring Hill, Fla. died Sunday, July 4, 1999. He was a native of Colfax and he was a Protestant. Oglesby was a member of the Mason Lodge, North Charleston, South Carolina. He is survived by his wife, Henrietta Oglesby; a brother, Harmon Oglesby of Salina, Utah; and four sisters, Maxine Batey of Long Beach, Miss., Creola Green of Monroe, Carmen James of the Verda Community and Kitty Murray of Pleasant Hill; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Herman Oglesby and Therman Oglesby, his father and mother, James Iley and Ourelia Lemoine Oglesby of Verda. Oglesby joined the Navy March 17, 1937 after graduating from Verda High School. He retired after 32 years as chief petty officer. He was a veteran of WWII, Atlantic, Pacific Campaigns, Panama Canal zone, Occupation Service in Bremen, Germany, where he met his wife, affectionately called "Henny". The couple celebrated their 50th wedding August 20, 1998. He is fondly remembered by shipmates and Navy buddies as "Sam". He was the recipient of many medals for his service to his country. After retiring from the Navy, Oglesby attended LSU School of Mechanical Engineering and later worked for Roy O. Martin Lumber Co., Alexandria. Oglesby and his wife have resided in Spring Hill, Fla. since 1981. (Submitter's Note: military photograph accompanies obituary]