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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. HUTCHINSON, JR. HARVEY E. MAJ. A retired teacher and dairyman and lifelong resident of Tangipahoa, he died at 9:40 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, 1997, at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. He was 76. He was a retired U.S. Army major and veteran of World War II. Visiting at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, and 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday. Eastern Star services will be at the funeral home at 7 p.m Monday, followed by Masonic services. Visiting at Tangipahoa United Methodist Church, Tangipahoa, 1 p.m until religious services at 2 p.m Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Louis Coppage, the Rev. Boyd Hood and the Rev. Marvin Collins. Interment in Tangipahoa Cemetery. Survived by wife of 53 years, Minnie Lou Travis Hutchinson, Tangipahoa; two daughters and sons-in-law, Montie and Larry Mitchell, Baton Rouge, and Nelwyn and Dale Martin, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Harvey and Mi Mi Hutchinson, Grand Junction, Colo., and Wallace and Teri Hutchinson, Flowery Branch, Ga.; nine grandchildren and spouses, Harvey Hutchinson IV, Mary and Eric Andrews, Keri and Matt Webster, Skip and Noel Mitchell, Kyle and Cheri Mitchell, Angela Martin, Jennifer and James Boyd and Travis and Cassie Hutchinson; two great-grandchildren, Alex Andrews and Victoria Brooks; a sister, Evelyn Darouse, Hammond; and a brother, Robert Hutchinson Sr., Tangipahoa. Preceded in death by parents, Harvey E. Hutchinson Sr. and Montie Hyde Hutchinson. Pallbearers will be Harvey Hutchinson IV, Skip Mitchell, Kyle Mitchell, Travis Hutchinson, Matt Webster, Robert Hutchinson Jr., Eric Andrews, James Brooks and Dennis Darouse. He received a bachelor of science degree, a master's degree in education and 30 additional graduate hours at LSU. He was a contributing writer for the Kentwood News Ledger and the Independent. He was a member of Tangipahoa United Methodist Church, Amite Art Club, board of directors of Florida Parish Skeet Club and Retired Teachers Association. He was a past master of Kentwood Masonic Lodge No. 248, member of Baton Rouge Scottish Rite Consistory and Acacia Shrine Temple and worthy patron of Ira Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. He was a past commander of American Legion Post, Kentwood, Camp Moore SCV and the Military Order of Stars and Bars. He was president of the Kentwood Art Guild and Tangipahoa Cemetery Association. He was a past president of Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals and board member emeritus of Tangipahoa Parish Fair Association. HUTCHINSON, VINNIE OLIVIA A resident of Amite, she died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1997, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 74 and a native of Hammond. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home chapel, Hammond, 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Larry Sellers. Interment in Gatlin Cemetery. Survived by a brother, Eddie Hutchinson. Preceded in death by two sisters, Irma Gordon and Frances Riley; and four brothers, Millard, Henry, Hubert and Pete Hutchinson Jr. HUTCHINSON, MARGIE BOYLES A resident of Denham Springs, she died at 4 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1998, at her residence. She was 83 and a native of Angie. Visiting at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and after 1 p.m. Thursday. Religious services at the funeral home chapel at 3 p.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. John M. Causey and Dr. Brad Curry. Interment in Denham Springs Memorial Cemetery. Survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara Lynne and Thomas J. Graner, Baton Rouge, and Margie and H.B. "Buck" Jones, Denham Springs; a son, Robert Hutchinson, San Francisco; a brother, Cecil D. Boyles, Longwood, Fla.; eight grandchildren, Jondi Whitis, New York City, Rhom Hutchinson and Jodi Williams, both of Denton, Texas, Coyt Hutchinson, San Francisco, Kimberly Graner, Dallas, John Graner, Atlanta, and Scott and Kyle Jones, both of Denham Springs; and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband of 52 years, Cooper Hutchinson; two sons, Norman Clay and Harry C. Hutchinson Jr.; parents, Dewitt and Ollie Boyles; a sister, Myrtle Brannon; and a brother, Glynn Boyles. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Denham Springs for more than 70 years, the Adult Choir and the Miracle Choir. Memorial donations may be made to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, 4950 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, 70809. HUTCHINSON, FRANK D. "HUTCH" Born Dec. 3, 1929, in Albany, he passed away Monday, Jan. 26, 1998, in Tyler, Texas. He served honorably in the U.S. Air Force, the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard from 1947 to 1987. Services at Restland Memorial Chapel, Dallas, at noon Wednesday. Interment in Restland Memorial Park. Survived by wife, Eula Dean Snead Hutchinson, whom he married on April 2, 1954, in Grand Prairie, Texas; two daughters, Debbie Hutchinson and Tracy Simcik; a son, Keith Hutchinson; three grandchildren, Heather, Brittany and Katy, all of Grand Prairie; three brothers, Warren Hutchinson, Hammond, Edward Hutchinson, Beaumont, Texas, and Lee Hutchinson, Rowlett, Texas; two sisters, Edna Braud, Baton Rouge, and Bea Davis, Albany; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, 1615 Stemmons, Dallas, 75207, or to American Lung Association, 7616 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, 75251. HUTCHINSON, STONEY C. Retired and a member of Boilermakers Local No. 582, Baton Rouge, he died at 1:05 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 1998, at Columbia Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 78, a resident of Denham Springs and a native of Albany. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday. Religious services at the funeral home chapel at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Pete Hutchinson Jr. and the Rev. Louis Redden Jr. Interment in Old Red Oak Cemetery, Livingston. Survived by wife, Hilda Lea Hutchinson; a stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Anita Hutchinson and Dale Clark, Watson; two grandchildren, Rodney Morgan, Albany, and Vicki Morgan Hoffman, Virginia; three great-grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren and five stepgreat- grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Thomas C. and Nettie Purvis Hutchinson; two daughters, Eyvett Morgan and Carrie Mae Matthews; first wife, Hilda Onellia Hutchinson; a stepdaughter, Vonda Hutchinson Taylor; two stepgrandchildren, Shanna Leah Jemison and Bradley Paul Jones; eight brothers and five sisters. Pallbearers will be Doug and Shane Jones, Jason and Dustin Jemison, Rodney Morgan and John Hutchinson. Honorary pallbearers are Dale Clark, Joe Adams, John Paul Jones, Larry Jemison, Carter Morgan, Yancy Wilmont and Donald Owens. He was a member of Blood River Baptist Church, Albany. HUTCHINSON, GRACE FLETCHER A resident of Baton Rouge, she died Sunday, May 17, 1998, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 84 and a native of Hammond. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with services at 6 p.m., conducted by Magnolia Rebekah Lodge No. 72. Visiting at the funeral home chapel, 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Ron Tyndall. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survived by a daughter and a son-in-law, Linda and Donald Chaney, Baton Rouge; a sister, Lucille Bernard, Hammond; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Carroll and Margaret Fletcher, Baton Rouge, and Louis P. Fletcher, Miami, Fla.; three sisters-in-law, Anita Hutchinson, Louise Thomas and Louise Fletcher, all of Baton Rouge; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Woodrow Hutchinson; father, George Fletcher; mother, Augusta Rownd; a brother, Robert Fletcher; and a sister, Lois Adams. Pallbearers will be nephews. She was a member of Parkview Baptist Church, Dorcas Sunday school class and Magnolia Rebekah Lodge No. 72. HUTCHINSON, EARL J. A resident of Holden, he died at 1:16 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1998, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 73 and a native of Bayou Barbary. He was retired from Delta Concrete, Denham Springs, and was a veteran of World War II. Visiting at Seale Funeral Home, Livingston, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday. Religious services at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Friday, conducted by Brother Barry Stanley. Burial in Lard Cemetery, Holden. Survived by wife, Velma Hutchinson, Holden; four daughters, Sue Revils, Dayton, Texas, Pat Dickerson, Albany, Shirley Grantham, Holden, and Tresa McSwain, Livingston; three sons, Earl J. Hutchinson Jr., Livingston, Donald Ray Hutchinson and Kenneth Wayne Hutchinson, both of Holden; three sisters, Vera V. Fugler, Watson, Velda M. Dixon and Geraline Hutchinson, both of Albany; three brothers, Hillary S. "Bobby" Hutchinson, Head of Island, William S. "Billy" Hutchinson, Walker, and Lloyd B. Hutchinson, Denham Springs; 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Hillary S. and Alzada Hutchinson; a sister, Margurette Hodges; a grandson, Jim Grantham; and a granddaughter, Krystal Grantham. Pallbearers will be Jason Dixon, Jeff Hutchinson, Larry Todd Hutchinson, David Hutchinson, Lynn Hutchinson and Roger Welch. Honorary pallbearer is Herschel "Butch" Hodges. Hutchinson, Ervin Kennard A timber cutter and resident and native of Springfield, he died Saturday, Sept. 19, 1998, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 86. Visiting at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday with a vigil service at 7 p.m. Visiting at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Springfield, 9 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Survived by wife, Clementine Elisar Hutchinson, Springfield; a daughter, Marie Prokop, Albany; a sister, Viola Hutchinson, Springfield; and a brother, Leonard Hutchinson, Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by parents, Spencer and Lucy Threeton Hutchinson; a daughter, Lena Mae Landry; six brothers, Huntley, Reid, Wallace, Jessie, Louis and Lorin Hutchinson; and four sisters, Esther Martin, Josephine Hoover, Myrtle Weiderman and Bertha Martin. WARREN, SR. MALCOLM LAMAR A native of Hillsdale, he died Friday, May 1, 1998, at his residence near Kentwood. He was 80. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday, and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Monday conducted by the Rev. Joel Brister. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by wife, Elizabeth Warren, Kentwood; two sons, Richard Angus Warren, Baton Rouge, and Malcolm Lamar Warren Jr., Montgomery, Ala.; a daughter, Mary Lea Robillard, Jackson; a step-daughter, Faye Bennett, Kentwood; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and five step-great- grandchildren. WARREN, JR. WILLIAM CHARLES "DUB" A native and resident of St. He-lena Parish, he died at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 27, 1998, at his residence near Amite. He was 69. Visiting at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fri-day and 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Satur- day. Religious services at Kedron Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Joel Brister and the Rev. Durwood Broughton. Interment in Kedron Cemetery. Survived by wife, Estelle W. War-ren, Amite; two daughters, Kristi Myers, Amite, and Karole Traylor, Helena, Ala.; a son, Kyle W. War-ren, Amite; three brothers, James L. Warren, Central, Ronnie War-ren, Amite, and Lewis Warren, Montpelier; seven grandchildren, Khodi Sparks, Marrah Sparks, Autumn Myers, John Mark Tray-lor, Zachary Traylor, Ashley Tray-lor, and Brady Warren; and nu-merous nieces and nephews. Pre-ceded in death by parents, William C. Warren Sr. and Azalea Miller Warren. BROWN, THE REV. JOHN RUTHERFORD Former minister of Albany, Ebenezer and Coburn Baptist churches, he died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1998, at Hammond Nursing Home, Hammond. He was 82, a resident of Hammond and a native of Mallory, W.Va. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and after 8 a.m. Saturday. Religious services at the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m. Saturday. Interment in Holly Gardens Cemetery. Survived by wife, Arlene Perry Brown, Hammond; a daughter, Sharon Arlene Brown, New Orleans; three sons, Michael L. Brown, Slidell, Ronald K. Brown, Charleston, S.C., and John T. Brown, Garden City, Kan.; three sisters, Eileen Hall, Coolville, Ohio, Lucille Bradberry, Man, W.Va., and Mary Holbrook, Bristol, Va.; a brother, Robert K. Brown, California; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Grat and Melda Rutherford Brown; a brother and a grandson. He was a graduate of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. SANDERS, JIMMIE LEROY A resident of Denham Springs, he went to be with the Lord at 2:10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 1998, at his residence. He was 62 and a native of Kentwood. Visiting at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and after 8 a.m. Saturday. Religious services at the funeral home at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Gary Rayburn. Interment in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survived by wife, Ida Sanders; stepfather, Cliffton Heap Sr.; stepmother, Frances Langley; two daughters and sons-in-law, Stacey and Charles Wascom and Kimberly and Matthew Boemia; a son and a daughter-in-law, James Maurice and Delila Sanders; two sisters, Norma Leonard and Kathy Martin; a brother, Cliffton Heap Jr.; five grandchildren, Will, Joshua and Rebekah Wascom and Anthony and Taylor Sanders. Preceded in death by parents, James Leroy Sanders and Laura Selser; and two brothers, Dennis and Bobby Heap. Pallbearers will be Dr. Jimmy Varnado, Steve Varnado, Shot Hanks, Will Wascom, Nate Manuel and Gary Manuel. Honorary pallbearers are Harold Blades, Don Carter, Leroy Wascom, Jesse Allen, Dr. Geri Stack and Dr. David Hansen. He was a member of Don Avenue Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, 4950 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, 70809, or Hospice of Baton Rouge, 8322 One Calais Ave., Suite A, Baton Rouge, 70809. STARKEY, LILLIE LEE A homemaker and resident of Albany, she died at 2:37 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 1998, at North Oaks Medical Center. She was 71 and a native of Livingston Parish. Visiting at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Religious services at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Monday, conducted by Noah Hano and Dan Moore. Interment in Kinchen Cemetery. Survived by husband, J.C. Starkey; four daughters, Ivy N. Dinger, Albany, Clinton R. Williams, Walker, Loletta G. Graves, Holden, and Arlene Hano, Albany; a stepdaughter, Gloria Hutchinson, Hammond; two sisters, Buellah Thibodeaux and Edna St. Romain, both of Port Allen; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a son, Henry D. Courtney; mother, Hattie Dalstorm; father, Bill Hutchinson; two infants and a grandchild. Pallbearers will be Jim East, Douglas A. McCullen Jr., Timothy M. McCullen, Russel B. Williams, Jeffrey K. Williams and Bryant D. Morgan. Honorary pallbearers are Curtis I. Cowart, Jessie L. Hutchinson, Norman L. Carter III and Rufus A. Sticker III. She was a member of New Testament Baptist Church. STARKEY, LILLIE LEE Retired from the Hammond State School and a homemaker and resident of Albany, she died at 2:37 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 1998, at North Oaks Medical Center. She was 71 and a native of Livingston Parish. Visiting at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Religious services at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Monday, conducted by Noah Hano and Don Moore. Interment in Kinchen Cemetery. Survived by husband, J.C. Starkey; three daughters, Ivy N. Dinger, Albany, Clinton R. Williams, Walker, and Loletta G. Graves, Holden; a stepdaughter, Gloria Hutchinson, Hammond; two sisters, Buellah Thibodeaux and Edna St. Romain, both of Port Allen; a brother, Clarence Hutchinson, Springfield; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a son, Henry O. Courtney; mother, Hattie Dalstorm; father, Bill Hutchinson; two infants and a grandchild. Pallbearers will be J. East, Douglas A. McCullen Jr., Timothy M. McCullen, Russel B. Williams, Jeffrey K. Williams and Bryant D. Morgan. Honorary pallbearers are Curtis I. Cowart, Jessie L. Hutchinson, Norman L. Carter III and Rufus A. Sticker III. She was a member of New Testament Baptist Church. BROWN, SR. IVY CONLEY A retired Exxon Co. USA employee and resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 6:10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1998, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 91 and a native of Denham Springs. Visiting was at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Visiting at the funeral home chapel, 9 a.m. until religious services at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Brad Curry, the Rev. Merelin McCon and the Rev. Richard Beatty. Interment in Denham Springs Memorial Cemetery. Survived by three daughters, Constance Cockerham, Janelle Glascock and Marilee Bailey, all of Denham Springs; a son and daughter-in-law, Ivy Conley Jr. and Mary Ann Brown, Baton Rouge; two grandsons, Phil Glascock and Luke Downey, both of Denham Springs; six granddaughters, Shay and Megan Brown, both of Baton Rouge, Lora Bordelon, Julie Stanley, Christy Kling and Cara Chiasson, all of Denham Springs; and 11 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife, Daisy Brown; parents, Daniel Sylvester and Mary Margaret Brashears Brown; a son-in-law, Wade Cockerham; four sisters, Sadie Tate, Freddie O’Regan, Temmie Cooper and Stella Brown; and two brothers, Daniel Sylvester Brown Jr. and Eddie Brown. Pallbearers will be Phil Glascock, Carl Chiasson, Luke Downey, Brandon Bordelon, Davey Stanley Jr. and David Stanley Sr. Honorary pallbearers are Curtis Bourgeois, Troy Kling and Jody Bordelon. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Denham Springs, Independent Order of Oddfellows Lodge, Denham Springs, and Exxon Annuitant Club. Memorial donations may be made to Women’s Hope Center, 8369 Florida Blvd., Suite 5, Denham Springs, 70726. COURTNEY, JAMES DONALD A resident of Walker, he died at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 1998, at Columbia Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 61 and a native of New Orleans. Visiting was at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Visiting at the funeral home, 10 a.m. until religious services at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. Paul Jones and the Rev. W.S. McMasters. Interment in Minton Cemetery. Survived by six sisters, Marie C. Rushing, Ivy C. Ellis, Aline C. Peak, Lettie Mae Kirkwood, Christine Bender and Carolyn Burge; a brother, Rudolph Bueche; stepmother, Marie Jones; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fieldon Courtney; and a sister, Iola C. Sanders. He was a member of Walker Baptist Church. COURTNEY, EVA MAE HOLDEN BANKSTON A native and resident of Holden, she died Monday, Aug. 18, 1997, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 78. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday and after 8 a.m. Wednesday. Religious services at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Jeff Hathorn, the Rev. Alton Foster and the Rev. Richard Wallace. Interment in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. Survived by husband, Carter Lee Courtney, Holden; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Thomas W. Bankston, Holden, Donald W. and Annette Stewart Duffy Courtney, Livingston, and Michael L. and Juanette Stewart Courtney, Holden; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Ruth Allen, Vera Riedlinger and Barbara Sullivan, all of Holden. Preceded in death by first husband, Thomas Wm. Bankston; a granddaughter, Alice Marie Bankston; two sisters, Elsie Leggette and Joyce Cannon; and three brothers, James, S.P. and J.Y. Holden. NEEDHAM, MARTHA CUPIT A resident of Denham Springs, she died at 11:37 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 1997, at her residence. She was 59 and a native of Meadville, Miss. Visiting was at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Visiting at the funeral home chapel, noon until religious services at 3 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Whit Holmes. Interment in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survived by husband, Maurice W. Needham, Denham Springs; a son and daughter- in-law, Jeffrey and Karla Needham; two grandchildren, Clay and Brittany Needham; a foster son and daughter-in-law, Louis and Brenda Freeman; a foster grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Louis and Becky Freeman Jr.; a foster great-grandchild, Morgan Freeman; and a sister, Mildred C. Vernon, Bude, Miss. Preceded in death by parents, Johnny E. and Primrose Seale Cupit; and two brothers, Emmett M. Cupit Sr. and Billy Cupit. She was a member of Hebron Baptist Church, Denham Springs. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice Foundation of Greater Baton Rouge, 8322 One Calias Ave., Suite A, Baton Rouge, 70809-3412, Cancer Society of Livingston Parish, P.O. Box 463, Denham Springs, 70727, or to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, 4950 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, 70809. RICHARDSON, HOWARD TAFT A resident and native of Springfield, he died Friday, May 1, 1998, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 89. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Visiting at Blood River Church of God, Springfield, 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Monday. Interment in Carter Cemetery. Survived by wife, Louise Bazile Richardson, Springfield; four daughters, Dorothy Anthon, Springfield, Mildred "Billye" Richardson, Charlottesville, Va., Norma Sue Novak, Springfield, Margie Mitchell, Ponchatoula, and Diane Ellenberger, Springfield; two sons, James Richardson, River Ridge, and Charles "Randy" Richardson, Norco; a brother, Ellsworth Richardson, Springfield; two sisters, Mary Bunch, Medford, Ore., and Thelma Goekler, Harlingen, Texas; 25 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Edmond O. and Nancy Hutchinson Richardson; a brother, Omar Richardson; a sister, Lula Strebeck; a grandchild and two great-grandchildren. SANDERS, FRANCIS E. A resident of Denham Springs, he died at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 1998, at Harvest Manor Nursing Home. He was 93 and a native of Livingston Parish. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting at Seale Funeral Home chapel, Denham Springs, 10 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Howard Turner. Interment in Denham Springs Memorial Park. Survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Will and Benie Sanders; four brothers, Barney, Edmond, Clyde and Marion Sanders; and four sisters, Emma Green and Mary, Cenia and Dean Sanders. LAMBERT, THELMA M. "TOM" A resident of Denham Springs, she died at 9:40 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1997, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 84 and a native of Head of Island. Visiting at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Visiting at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, French Settlement, 10 a.m. until religious services at 11:30 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Allen Weseman. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by a daughter, Thelma A. "Tommie Dell" Lambert; two sons, Michael H. Lambert and Jules A. Lambert; two sisters, Ethel M. "Nook" Scivicque and R. Elaine Michael; three grandchildren, Darlene L. Busch, Lisa A. Lambert and B. Adam Lambert; and two great-grandchildren, Honea A. Busch and Michael G. Busch. Preceded in death by husband, Aydell J. Lambert; parents, William Joseph and Olivia Baker Michael; a sister, Lillie M. Scivicque; a brother, William J. Michael Jr.; and two infant siblings. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Denham Springs. HODGES, ASHLEY NICOLE A resident of Holden, she died at 4:10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, 1997, at Ochsner Foundation Hospital, New Orleans. She was 14 and a native of Hammond. Visiting at Seale Funeral Home, Livingston, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday. Visiting at Holden Baptist Church, Holden, 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Jeff Hathorn. Interment in Courtney Cemetery. Survived by father and stepmother, Mike and Betty Hodges, Holden; mother, Kimberly Mike, Laurel, Miss.; a sister, Rachel Hughes, Holden; two brothers, Brok Hodges and Jeffery Bacon, both of Laurel; grandparents, Jessie Leon and Charlene Hodges, Holden, and Nettie Mike, Baptist; great-grandmother, Hazel Smith, Ponchatoula; uncles and aunts, Len and Barbara Hodges, Jeff and Nena Hodges and Donald and April Hodges, all of Holden, Billy and Connie Narretto, Loranger, Joe and Rhonda Mike, Denham Springs, and Vickie Mike, Memphis, Tenn.; and numerous cousins. She was a member of Holden Baptist Church and Holden High School Cheerleading Squad and 4-H Club. HODGES, LOUISE ARCENEAUX A resident of Holden, she died at 3:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 1998, at North Oaks Regional Medical Center. She was 77 and a native of Maurepas. Visiting at Seale Funeral Home, Livingston, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Visiting at Holden Baptist Church, 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Carl Rushing. Interment in Courtney Cemetery. Survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, James F. “Pete” and Sally Hodges, Holden, and Thomas L. “T.L.” and Delores Hodges, Walker; three sisters, Alma Crane, Pumpkin Center, Velda Young, Meadville, Miss., and Doris Graves, Denham Springs; a brother, Leroy Arceneaux, Albany; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Norwood E. Hodges. She was a member of Holden Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Holden Baptist Church. HODGES, RICHARD EUGENE A resident of Port Vincent, he died Sunday, March 8, 1998, at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Blytheville, Ark. He was 27 and a native of Independence. Graveside services at Colyell Baptist Church Cemetery, Colyell, at 11 a.m. Friday. Survived by parents, Richard L. and Betty Jean Hodges; two sisters, Darlene G. Webb and Jennifer McClane; a brother, Stanley J. Davis; a fiance, Kimberly Walshak; and two uncles, Ray and Obie Tate. Preceded in death by a brother, Stanley J. Davis; and grandparents; Obie Sr. and Golda Elaine Tate. Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. HODGES, MAJORIE LOUISE WELCH Retired from the physical therapy department of Hammond State School and recipient of the Charles E. Dunbar Jr. Career Service Award for the state of Louisiana, she died at 11:45 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, 1998, at Columbia Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 74 and a native and resident of Livingston. Visiting was at Seale Funeral Home, Livingston, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Visiting at the funeral home chapel, 11 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Rick Wolgamott. Interment in Old Red Oak Cemetery. Survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Debby and Gene Comeaux, Hammond, and Sylvia and Mark Brannan, Watson; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Trish Hodges, Corydon, Ind.; seven grandchildren, Lynette Stuart, Michael Hodges, Lori and Renee Comeaux, Brian Childres and Jonathan and Tricia Brannan; two great-grandchildren, Sarah and Joshua Stuart; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Hamilton Hodges; parents, Henry and Gertrude Edler Welch; and two sisters, Naomi Harrell and Helen Watts. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Livingston. MCGEHEE, NAOMI MORGAN A homemaker and a resident and native of Baton Rouge, she died at 8:40 a.m. Friday, July 31, 1998, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 70. Visiting at Welsh Funeral Home, 6700 Florida Blvd., 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Religious services at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Monday. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survived by two sons, Philip W. "Mack" McGehee and Thomas M. McGehee, both of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Betty M. Munn, Blacksburg, Va., Alice Jane Scott, Norcross, Ga., and Delia Margaret Steinman, Walker; three brothers, Thomas Morgan, Greenwell Springs, John M. Morgan, Carlsbad, Calif., and M.D. "Chapman" Morgan, Santa Maria, Calif.; and a granddaughter, Wendye J. McGehee. Preceded in death by husband, Philip B. McGehee; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Morgan; and a brother, Wendell Morgan. She was a member of First Church of Christ Scientist, Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society and was a genealogist for 35 years.