January 2002 obits, Rapides, LA Submitted by: Betty White ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** Tuesday, January 1, 2002 Posted on January 1, 2002 Jack Ashworth KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Jack Ashworth, 55, of Kansas City, Mo., died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, in Pollock. Arrangements will be announced by Rush, Pineville. Esther Boatman Services for Esther Boatman will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Winnfield, Alexandria, with the Rev. Walter Schmidt officiating. Burial with dismissal at 10 a.m. Thursday will be in Garden of Memories, Alexandria. Boatman, 49, of Alexandria died Monday, Dec. 24, 2001, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. She was preceded in death by one son, David Williams Jr., maternal grandparents, Steven and Ellen Johnson; and paternal grandparents, Abraham Williams and Ophelia Jacobs. Survivors include two sons, Darrell Williams and Robert Boatman Jr., both of Alexandria; three daughters, Kimberly Lee, Shalonda Williams and Angela Williams, all of Alexandria; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hillary Williams Sr.; three brothers, Terrall Williams, Lincoln Williams and Hillary Williams, all of Alexandria; one sister, Yvonne McDowell of Washington; and four grandchildren. Kay Johnson Kay Johnson, 86, of Alexandria died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in her residence. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Alexandria. Christine Kelly NATCHITOCHES - Services for Christine Moreau Lacaze Kelly will be at 1 p.m. today in the chapel of Blanchard-St. Denis, Natchitoches, with the Revs. Randy Oliff and Charlie Byles officiating. Burial will be in Weaver Cemetery, Flora. Kelly, 74, of Natchitoches died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria. She was a native of Montrose. She formerly worked at Natchitoches Parish Hospital in the nursery and in the offices of Dr. Archie Breazeale and Dr. Eleanor Worsley. She was also a homemaker. She was a member of Weaver United Methodist Church in Flora. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Margaret Moreau; and two sisters Celestine Culp and Ophelia Hayward. Survivors include her husband, William "Bo" Kelly of Natchitoches; one son, Felix "Sonny" Lacaze of Natchitoches; one stepson, Jimmy Kelly of Natchitoches; four daughters, Edna Cardino and Betty Wallace, both of Natchitoches, Nina Kay of Provencal, and Lawana Groth of White Oak, Texas; two stepdaughters, Judy Daughtry of Flower Mound, Texas, and Jan Posey of Natchitoches; two sisters, Emeline McLaren of Flora and Elva Mae Desadier of Arcadia, Calif.; and six grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 8 a.m. until time of services today in the funeral home. Germaine McCall BALL -- Germaine McCall, 61, of Ball died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers. Priscilla McCoy NEW ORLEANS -- Priscilla McCoy, 83, of New Orleans died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in Oak Haven Nursing Home. Arrangements will be announced by Rush, Pineville. Rose N. Moses DEVILLE - Rose Normand Moses, 94, of Deville died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in Noami Heights Nursing Home. Arrangements will be announced by Rush, Pineville. Fred N. Nichols COLFAX -- Services for Fred Norman Nichols will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Kramer, Colfax, with the Revs. Carl Burris and Ron Nations officiating. Burial will be in St. Clair Cemetery, Gardner. Nichols, 82, of Dry Prong died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in Grant Manor Nursing Home, Colfax. Nichols was a native of Boyce and a deacon at St. Clair Baptist Church and Hot Wells Baptist Church for over 50 years. He was a U. S. Army veteran in World War II, and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Nash Nichols; one daughter, Alma Alyssa Nichols; parents, James Luther and Allie McDaniel Nichols; one brother, J. L. Nichols; and one sister, Ollie Mae Powell. Survivors include his wife, Florence Slayter Nichols of Fairfield Community; one daughter, Viola Ruemker of Baton Rouge; two step-daughters, Jackie Potter of Kinder and Billie Chandler of Hemphill, Texas; one stepson, Johnny Dillon of Fairfield Community; two brothers, Thada Nichols of Hot Wells and Charlie "Bud" Nichols of Wilda; and 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Chandler, Austin Knight, Joe Nichols, Robert Ruemker, Nick Slayter, Jamie Potter, Jon Potter and Ray Powell. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until time of services Wednesday in the funeral home. Thurman Roark OLLA - Thurman Roark, 77, of Olla died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, in his residence. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson, Jena. Wednesday, January 2, 2002, Obituaries Posted on January 2, 2002 Cherry Baines COLFAX - Services for Cherry Baines will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Old Morning Star Baptist Church, Colfax, with the Rev. Walter Williams officiating. Burial will be in Farenzie Cemetery under direction of Progressive, Alexandria. Baines, 55, of Colfax died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, in Huey P. Long Medical Center. Survivors include her husband, Henderson Baines Jr. of Colfax; two sons, Jeffery Baines of Fort Riley, Kan., and Marvin Baines of Colfax; stepfather and mother, Thecofice and Rosie Synder Frazier of Colfax; seven brothers, Thecofice Frazier of Shreveport, Jimmie Frazier, Ronald Frazier and Robert Frazier, all of Alexandria, Terry Frazier of Pineville, Henry Frazier of Minnesota and Donald Frazier of Little Rock, Ark.; two sisters, Mary O'Connor and Pearlie Prescott, both of Alexandria; and four grand-children. Pallbearers will be Richard McKinney, James Abraham, Bobby Baines, John Baines, Michael Baines and Billy Baines. Terrell Bernard MARKSVILLE - Terrell Bernard, 66, of Marksville died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in Valley View Nursing Home, Marksville. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Marksville. William A. Cheatham William A. Cheatham, 84, of Pineville died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by Rush, Pineville. William J. Farrar Sr. Services for William J. "Bill" Farrar Sr. will be at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with the Revs. Jim Spencer and Mark Hankins officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Farrar, 63, of Pineville died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in his residence. He was a former member of Kingsville Baptist Church and a member of the Christian Worship Center. He attended Louisiana College and retired with 32 years service as an accountant for International Paper Co. He was preceded in death by his parents, Troy B. Farrar Sr. and Ellen Brock Farrar; and one brother, Troy B. Farrar Jr. Survivors include his wife, Angie Nugent Farrar of Pineville; one son, William J. "Billy" Farrar Jr. of Pride; two daughters, Patricia Farrar Wiley of Alexandria and Sue Ellen Farrar McCurdy of Denton, Texas; one brother, Burt B. Farrar of Shreveport; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Mike Phillips, Jim Ball, Dan Craig, John Crooks, Billy Johnson, C.C. "Tippy" Barrett, Clint Crooks and David Scroggs. Friends may call from 8 a.m. until time of services today in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 605C Medical Center Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301. Paul Douglas Fisher BOYCE - Services for Paul Douglas Fisher will be at 11 a.m. today in Laurel Hill Baptist Church, Boyce, with the Rev. L.C. Williams officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories under direction of Gonzaque Purple Shield, Alexandria. Fisher, 28, of Boyce died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001. He was preceded in death by his father, Hayward Fisher. Survivors include one daughter, Arius Quatrell Fisher of Alexandria; mother, Rosa Lee Fisher of Boyce; four brothers, Ricky D. Fisher and Wayne Fisher, both of Phoenix, and Tony E. Fisher and Robert Fisher, both of Boyce; and five sisters, Loretta Ann Fisher and Martha Ann Brigham, both of Phoenix, Betty Lee Fisher of Colfax, Sandra Renee Garnett of Fort Campbell, Ky., and Melissa Fisher of Boyce. Luther D. Hataway Luther D. "Buck" Hata-way, 98, of Tioga died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Pineville. Missouri B. Hopkins JENA - Missouri Barker Hopkins, 68, of Jena died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in LaSalle General Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Jena. John M. Joffrion Jr. BATON ROUGE - John Martin Joffrion Jr., 35, of Baton Rouge died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in Baton Rouge. He was a former resident of Moreauville. Arrangements will be announced by Escude', Moreauville. Kay Johnson Services for Kay Johnson will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria, with Drs. Larry Taylor and Lee Weems officiating. Burial will be in Turkey Creek Cemetery. Johnson, 86, of Alexandria died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Alexandria. She was a member of Rapides General Hospital Auxiliary for many years and retired from administrative duties at Rapides Parish Coliseum. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hosea Johnson; one son, Donald Earl Johnson; her parents, Louis Alphonse and Carrie Hebert Patin; two brothers and three sisters. Survivors include one son, Rick Johnson of Lafayette; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Lawrence Parker, Stan Poole and Mike Young. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. until time of services Satur-day in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211-9986. Albert Ross King TURKEY CREEK - Services for Albert Ross King will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in First United Pentecostal Church, Turkey Creek, with the Revs. E.L. Thornton, Terry Johnson and M.G. Davis officiating. Burial will be in Turkey Creek Cemetery under direction of White Oaks, Oakdale. King, 93, of Turkey Creek died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in Dubuis Hospital for Continuing Care, Alexandria. He was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a retired farmer. He was a former employee of the Gravel Pit of Turkey Creek. He was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Virginia Messer King. Survivors include two sons, Leon King and Pearl King, both of Lake Cove; four daughters, Genevie Causey and Audrey Vidrine, both of Lake Cove, Mary Ruth Johnson of Basile and Lucille Hoyt of Elizabeth; one brother, Woodrow King of Lake Cove; 45 grandchildren, 119 great-grandchildren and numerous great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 2 p.m. today until time of services Thursday in the church. Germaine E. McCall Services for Germaine Elizabeth McCall will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in St. Francis Xavier Cathedral with the Revs. Jim Spencer, Jason Gootee and Matt Woollett officiating. Entombment will be in Cottonport Mausoleum under direction of Hixson Brothers, Pineville. McCall, 61, of Pollock died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. She was of the Catholic faith, employed by the Salvation Army for 13 years as a bookkeeper and a native of Cottonport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Florine and Coralea Guillory Manuel; one brother, Cubert Manuel and three sisters, Narcille Gauth-ier, Bernice Lemoine and Sherry Villamerette. Survivors include her husband, Freddy McCall of Pollock; two sons, Charlie McCall and Scott McCall, both of Pollock; one daughter, Melody Kinkade of New Orleans; two brothers, Floyd Manuel and Ray Manuel, both of New Orleans; and one sister, Alice Ducote of New Orleans. Pallbearers will be Jason McCall, Chris McCall, Brady Riche, Ricky Riche, Everette Corley and Daniel Driggers. A wake service will begin at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Friends may call from 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until shortly before time of services Thursday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 297153, Houston, TX 77297-0153. Rose N. Moses CENTER POINT - Services for Rose Normand Moses will be at 2 p.m. today in Center Point Pentecostal Church with the Revs. Douglas Belgard and James Paul officiating. Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Deville, under direction of Rush, Pineville. Moses, 94, of Pineville, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in Naomi Heights Nursing Home, Alexandria. She was a native of Avoyelles Parish, a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include three daughters, Edna Lee of Walker, Helen Tweedie of Richardson, Texas, and Agnes Bryant of Deville; two sons, Thomas Moses of Houston and Larry Moses of Deville; 18 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 21 great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Randy Moses, Amos Moses, Wayne Franks, Mark Moses, Dwayne Moses and Jerry Moses. Friends may call after 9 a.m. until time of services today in the church. Lela B. Mueller LEESVILLE - Services for Lela B. Mueller will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Hixson, Leesville. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Slagle. Mueller, 83, of Simpson died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of the Simpson/Vernon Parish area. She was a retired seamstress with more than 25 years service at Fort Polk. She was a former member of the Methodist Church in Laurens, S.C., and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilhelm Mueller. Survivors include one sister, Merlene Wardell of Alexandria. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Thursday in the funeral home. Lois O'Neal Lois O'Neal, 81, of Tioga died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in Southfield Care Center, Lecompte. She was a native of Gardner. Arrangements will be announced by Ardoin of Oakdale. Mary Louise Sharp Mary Louise Sharp, 60, of Pineville died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, in Southfield Care Center, Lecompte. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Jena. Mary Louise Vocke LAKE CHARLES - Services for Mary Louise Salter Vocke will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of Hixson Funeral Home, Lake Charles, with the Revs. Fred DoLittle, Ernest Vocke Jr. and Hugh Wallis officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Lake Charles. Vocke, 74, of Lake Charles died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. She was born in Sicily Island and was a resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Lake Charles and had worked for McNeese State University as a switchboard operator. She was a member of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her parents, R.C. Salter and Mollie Salter; and one brother, Shelby D. Salter. Survivors include her husband, Ernest C. Vocke Sr. of Lake Charles; one son, Ernest G. Vocke Jr. of Alex-andria; one daughter, Marianna Vocke Echols of Forest Hill; one sister, Mickey Thurman of Lake Charles; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Andrew Vocke, Jason Vocke, Sam Echols Jr., Doug Robichaux, Boots Thurman, Bill Thurman, Jamie Bice and Edward Vocke III. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Thursday in the funeral home. Thursday, January 3, 2002, Obituaries Posted on January 3, 2002 Michael D. Boyd Michael Dewayne Boyd, 25, of Alexandria died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, in Grant Parish. Arrangements will be announced by Gonzaque Purple-Shield, Alexandria. William A. Cheatham Services for William A. Cheatham will be at 11 a.m. today in the chapel of Rush, Pineville, with the Rev. Jimmie Bryant officiating. Burial will be in Cannon Cemetery, Ruby. Cheatham, 80, of Pineville died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Arkansas and a resident of Pineville since 1954. He was owner and operator of Cheatham's Welding Service. Survivors include one son, William L. "Buddy" Cheatham of Pineville; one daughter, Margie C. Dauzat of Pineville; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jason Dauzat, Eric Dauzat, Billy Cheatham, Johnny Wiley, Larry Fox and Lance Fox. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of services today in the funeral home. Howard Cummings KELLY - Howard Cummings, 78, of Kelly died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002. He was a retired forestry techni-cian with International Paper. Arrangements will be announced by Riser, Columbia. Sally V. Dearborne Sally V. Dearborne, 76, of Alexandria died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by Gonzaque Purple-Shield, Alexandria. Newman Diaville PLAUCHEVILLE - Newman Diaville, 84, of Plaucheville died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, in Baker. Arrangements will be announced by Escude', Cot-tonport. Milburn J. Dubroc BUNKIE - Services for Milburn "Doc" Joseph Dubroc will be at 10:30 a.m. today in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Bunkie, with the Rev. Steve Testa officiating. Entombment will be in Garden Memorial Mausoleum in Pythian Cemetery under direction of Melancon. Dubroc, 85, of Bunkie died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in Bunkie General Hospital. He was retired from Guaranty Seed Co. He was preceded in death by his wife, Murley Armand Dubroc; parents, Alex and Irene Armand Dubroc; sister, Mildred Dubroc; two brothers, Armie Dubroc and Irvin Dubroc; and stepson, Joseph B. "J.B." Chenevert. Survivors include two daughters, Gena Rabalais of New Orleans and Linda Meeker of Bunkie; brother, Lawrence Dubroc of Germany; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 8-10:15 a.m. today in the funeral home. Paul Douglas Fisher BOYCE - Services for Paul Douglas Fisher were at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Laurel Hill Baptist Church, Boyce, with the Rev. L.C. Williams officiating. Burial with dismissal at 11 a.m. today will be in Garden of Memories under direction of Gonzaque Purple-Shield, Alexandria. Fisher, 28, of Boyce died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001. He was preceded in death by his father, Hayward Fisher. Survivors include one daughter, Arius Quatrell Fisher of Alexandria; mother, Rosa Lee Fisher of Boyce; four brothers, Ricky D. Fisher and Wayne Fisher, both of Phoenix, and Tony E. Fisher and Robert Fisher, both of Boyce; and five sisters, Loretta Ann Fisher and Martha Ann Brigham, both of Phoenix, Betty Lee Fisher of Colfax, Sandra Renee Garnett of Fort Campbell, Ky., and Melissa Fisher of Boyce. Mildred M. Goudeau BIG CANE - Services for Mildred May Allen Goudeau will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Big Cane Baptist Church with Dr. Jimmy Brossette officiating. Burial will be in Big Cane Baptist Cemetery under direction of Hixson Brothers, Bunkie. Goudeau, 95, of Bunkie died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in Bunkie General Hospital. She was a retired postmaster of Goudeau Post Office. She was also a teacher at Goudeau School, a member of Big Cane Baptist Church for more than 70 years, WMU, and Sunday school secretary for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Mary Allen; daughter, Jacyntha Riche Charrier; three brothers, James Ogden, Ivy Sylvester and Francis Adolph Allen; and three sisters, Eva Welch, Edna Allen and Willie Robie A. Aragon. Survivors include two daughters, Sandra G. Riche of Bunkie and Gail Hirschmann of Baton Rouge; one son, Ray Allen Goudeau of Angleton, Texas; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Terry Riche, Johnny Riche, Elliot Riche Jr., Kent Riche, Steve Riche, Chris Riche, Mark Goudeau, Heath Pastor, Mike Johnson. L.B. Mayhall Jr. and Phillip Goudeau. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. until time of services Saturday in the church. Memorials may be made to Big Cane Baptist Church, or Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, Monroe, La. Luther D. Hataway Services for Luther Dennis "Buck" Hataway will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with the Rev. Winford Belgard officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Pineville. Hataway, 98, of Tioga died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. He was a member and deacon of Lee Heights Baptist Church and a welder for Jimmy Thompson Enter-prises for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Melta Merchant Hataway; parents, L.L. and Mary Beaubouef Hataway; two brothers, Wordie Hataway and Charles Hataway; and three sisters, Janie Herrin, Inet Downs and Myrtle Roshto. Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn Hataway of Tioga; four brothers, Guy Hataway of Alexandria, M.K. Hataway of Pineville; Nolen Hataway of Huffman, Texas, and O.L. Hattaway of Poland; and one sister, Hazel White of Poland. Pallbearers will be Budgey White, George Morgan, Jules Grandpierre, Pete Hataway, James Hataway, Robert Hataway, E.D. White, Bert Smith, Wallace Langston and Dayson Nugent. Friends may call from 4:30-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Friday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211-9986. Isaac Hayes Jr. Services for Isaac Hayes Jr. will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with the Rev. James Greer officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Pineville. Hayes, 69, of Pineville died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. He was a maintenance mechanic at Pineville Kraft Paper Mill and a member of Donahue Baptist Church. He was a Little League coach in Pineville and Deville. He was a broom maker at OWL Broom Co. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac Smith Hayes Sr. and Bonnie Blount Hayes; and one brother, Harry Hayes. Survivors include his wife, Margie McCann Hayes of Pineville; four sons, Isaac "Mike" Hayes of Deville, Richard "Ricky" Hayes of Tioga, Rodney Hayes of Theodore, Ala., and Steve Hayes of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; seven daughters, Patsy Hayes Cebrynski of Pineville, Sandy Hayes Green of Haughton, Colynda Hayes Byrnes and Melanie Hayes Reeves, both of Tioga, Kathy Hayes Murray of Fernandina Beach, Fla., Peggy Hayes Colwell of Dalton, Ga., and Renee' Hayes Flynn of Pollock; four brothers, Lod Hayes, John Hayes, Joe Hayes and Earl Hayes, all of Pineville; two sisters, Mary Hayes Frantz of Westlake and Pearl Hayes Barrick of Baton Rouge; 25 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Chad Cebrynski, Trey O'Neal, Brent Green, Todd Hayes, Brett Hayes, Clay Hayes, Matt Joe Byrnes, Zack Hayes, Ryan Reeves and Corey Hayes. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. until time of services Friday in the funeral home. Lillie B. Hutchinson Services for Lillie Booze Hutchinson will be at 7 p.m. Friday in New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Alexandria, with the Rev. J.T. Slatten Jr. officiating. Burial with dismissal at 10 a.m. Saturday will be in Garden of Memories under direction of Good Shepherd, Alexandria. Hutchinson, 89, of Alexandria died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. She was a native of Utility and a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; one daughter; three brothers; and four sisters. Survivors include one daughter, Lottie Mae Matthews of Alexandria; one grandchild, two great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 5 p.m. until time of services Friday in the church. Murry J. Jeansonne PLAUCHEVILLE - Murry J. Jeansonne of Plaucheville died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, in his residence. Arrangements will be announced by Escude', Cot-tonport. John M. Joffrion Jr. MOREAUVILLE - Services for John Martin Joffrion Jr. will be at 11 a.m. today in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. George Krosfield officiating. Entombment will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under di-rection of Escude', Moreauville. Joffrion, 35, of Prairieville died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in Baton Rouge. He was senior vice-president of finance with Amedisys Home Health of Baton Rouge. He was a 1989 graduate of LSU and a 1984 graduate of Moreauville High School. He was formerly of Moreauville. Survivors include two sons, Jacob Joffrion and Joshua Joffrion, both of Moreauville; parents, John M. Joffrion Sr. and Harriet Joffrion of Moreauville; one brother, Chet Joffrion of Moreauville; and one sister, Nicole Desselle of Moreauville. Friends may call until time of services today in the funeral home. Ruby Karpienko Graveside services for Ruby Beavers Karpienko will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Pineville. Karpienko, 78, of Merced, Calif., died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001. She was a native of Pollock. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband Jozef Karpienko of Merced, Calif.; two sons, Thomas Karpienko of Springfield, Va., and Gary Karpienko of Torrance, Calif.; one brother, Travis Beavers of Merced, Calif.; three grand-children and one great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday in Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 9730, Fresno, CA 93794 (or location of choice). Charles Mullins Jr. Services for Charles Edward Mullins Jr. were held Wednesday with the Rev. Bennie Hollingsworth offici-ating. Burial was in Bradford Cemetery, Deville, under direction of Hixson Brothers, Pineville. Mullins, 33, of Ball died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, in New Orleans. He was a painter by trade. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Nancy Mullins. Survivors include one brother, Jerry Mullins of Leesville; and one sister, Peggy Sanburn of Pollock. Pallbearers were Billy Ray Jones Jr., Robbie Mullins, David Mullins Sr., Jody Mullins, Stacy Rachal and David Mullins Jr. Freddie Roberts Sr. CHAMBERS - Services for Freddie Bill Roberts Sr. will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Oakland Missionary Baptist Church, Chambers, with the Rev. Leonard Dorsey Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Good Shepherd, Alex-andria. Roberts, 68, of Alexandria died Friday, Dec. 28, 2001. He was a native of Alexandria and a member and deacon of Oakland Mission-ary Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Army and was retired from Veterans' Affairs Medical Center with 20 years service. He was a member of Silver Trowel Lodge #18. He was preceded in death by his father, William Roberts Sr.; mother, Harriet Shorter; stepfather, Charles Shorter Sr.; five brothers; and three sisters. Survivors include his wife, Nellie Roberts of Alex-andria; two sons, Freddie Roberts Jr. and Anthony Roberts, both of Alexandria; two daughters, Casandra Farrow of Dallas and Patricia Roberts of Alexandria; five brothers, the Rev. Solomon Shorter, Nathaniel Shorter, Julius Shorter and Joe Buster Roberts, all of Alexandria, and Johnny Roberts of Baytown, Texas; four sisters, Lizzie Dates of Detroit, Elmira Goodman of Gardena, Calif., and Irma Canada and Daisy Norris, both of Alexandria; and three grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Bernard Bowman Jr., Joe Louis Tanner, Roy Farrow, Michael Hall Sr., Oliver Canada and deacons of the church. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of services Friday in the church. Paul Rowley Paul Rowley, 80, of Bunkie died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Bunkie. Clarence Saucier Services for Clarence Saucier will be at 9 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with the Rev. Kenneth Roy officiating. Burial will be in Craig Cemetery, Kolin. Saucier, 82, of Kolin died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in Hill-top Nursing Center, Pineville. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Kolin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Flora Saucier; parents, Yvonne Bordelon Saucier and Eugene Saucier. Survivors include four stepdaughters, Billie White of San Antonio, and Joyce Morrow, Fannie Basco and Iris Ramo, all of Pineville; two stepsons, Raymond Craig and Johnnie Craig, both of Pineville; 10 stepgrandchildren and three stepgreat-grandchildren. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Friday in the funeral home. William J. Sibley RAPIDES STATION - Services for William Joseph "Son" Sibley will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Matthew Bap-tist Church, Rapides Station, with the Rev. Joe S. Green officiating. Burial will be in St. Matthews Cemetery under direction of Winnfield. Sibley, 75, of Pineville died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. He retired from Roy Martin Mill with 29 years service. He worked eight years with Central State Hospital. He also worked 12 years as a crossing guard for Lessie Moore Elementary. He was preceded in death by his parents, L.E. and Lee Etta Sibley; and sister, Betty Sibley. Survivors include his wife, Murlean Lawson Sibley of Pineville; four sons, Charlie Sibley of Pineville, and Alton Lawson, Lee A. Lawson and Robert Cleveland, all of Louisiana; four daughters, Lorraine Lee and Helen R. Williams, both of Texas, Geneva Williams Davis and Victoria Lawson, both of Louisiana; three brothers, Jessie Sibley of Natchitoches, James Sibley of Alexandria and Burl Sibley of California; five sis-ters, Willie Pearl Banks, Lillie Mae Watson, Ora Lee Mason, Estella Law and Lee Etta Calbert, all of California; 19 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 3-9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Elsie Reeves Stutson JENA - Services for Elsie Reeves Stutson will be at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Kinner and Stevens, Jena, with the Revs. Joey Paul and Terry Doughty officiating. Burial will be in Harrisonburg Cemetery. Stutson, 91, of Jena died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in LaSalle General Hospital. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Stutson. Survivors include two sisters, Hattie Francis and Marie Taylor, both of Jena; and two brothers, Milton Reeves of Jena and Huey Reeves of Manifest. Pallbearers will be DeWayne Bailey, Darren Bailey, Justin Reeves, Jed Snody, Russell Coldiron, John Curry, Torey Ray and David Francis. Friends may call from 8 a.m. until time of services today in the funeral home. Mamie Thomas Services for Mamie Thomas will be at 7 p.m. today in Mount Olive Baptist Church, Alexandria, with the Rev. Willie Dunkley officiating. Burial with dismissal at 10 a.m. Friday will be in Oak Island Cemetery under direc-tion of Progressive. Thomas, 91, of Alexandria died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Kelester Griffin Jones; and several sisters and brothers. Survivors include two sons, Walter Foney of Pineville and Bruce Harris of Alexandria; and one daughter, Lillie B. Bolden of Alexandria. Pallbearers will be Otis Bolden, Darrell Carter, David Johnson, Demetris Bell, Joseph Lee and Antonio Wil-liams. Friends may call after 5 p.m. today in the church. Silas White COLFAX - Services for Silas White will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Big Mount Zion Baptist Church, Colfax, with the Rev. Roosevelt Lair officiating. Burial will be in Raven Camp Cemetery under direction of Progressive. White, 91, of Colfax died Friday, Dec. 29, 2001, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Colfax. He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Gracie Nelson White; one daughter, Dorothy White; one grandson; and several sisters and brothers. Survivors include his wife, Lula Mae Carey White of Colfax; two sons, Earl K. White of Pineville and Claude Williams White of Colfax; nine daughters, Shirley Brown of Pineville, Bertha Davis, Delores Rachal, Alice Brown, Margaret Wheaton and Hazel Norris, all of Alexandria, Gracie Tademy of DeSoto, Texas, Melony King of Houston and Betty Jackson of Cincinnati; 28 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Gregory Brown, Ricky Wilson, Leo Vercher Jr., Keith Nash, Kelvin White and De'Von Tademy. A wake will be from 6-9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Friday, January 4, 2002, Obituaries Posted on January 4, 2002 Lola C. Armijo LEESVILLE - Services for Lola C. Armijo will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in First United Pentecostal Church, Leesville, with the Revs. M.C. Green, Dale Mortenson and Oliver Self officiating. Burial will be in Leesville Cemetery, Leesville, under direction of Labby Memorial, Leesville. Armijo, 70, of New Llano died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2001, in Leesville. She was a native of Vivian and a resident of the Leesville area since 1950. She was a retired civil service employee, where she worked at the Commissary. She was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church in Leesville. Survivors include her husband, George Armijo of New Llano; three brothers, Thomas A. Williams of Odessa, Texas, Donald Joe Williams of Bossier City and Vernon Williams of Vivian; and one sister, Lorraine Herring of Odessa, Texas. Friends may call from 3-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. until time of services Saturday in the church. Michael Boyd COLFAX - Services for Michael Dewayne Boyd will be at 7 p.m. today in Old Morning Star Baptist Church, Colfax, with the Rev. Otha Watkins officiating. Burial with dismissal at 10 a.m. Saturday will be in Raven Camp, Colfax, under direction of Gonzaque Purple-Shield, Alexandria. Boyd, 25, of Alexandria died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, in Grant Parish. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Survivors include two sons, D'Trezman Turner Boyd and D'Michael Turner Boyd, both of Colfax; one daughter, Asrenee Trunell Boyd of Alexandria; parents, Emmitt and Sarah Issac of Alexandria; and one sister, Shebber Renee Issac of Alexandria. A wake service will be held from 5-7 p.m. today in the church. Howard Cummings COLUMBIA - Services for Howard L. Cummings will be at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Riser, Columbia, with Jack Mulkey and Gilbert Reese officiating. Burial will be in Harris Chapel Cemetery, east of Olla. Cummings, 78, of Spaulding died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, in St. Francis Medical Center, Monroe. He was a retired woodyard foreman and forestry technician with International Paper Company. He was also a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army in France, Belgium and Germany. Survivors include his wife, Francine L. Cummings of Kelly; five sons, John M. Cummings, Danny A. Cummings and David P. Cummings, all of Kelly, Jacques H. Cummings of West Monroe and Mark D. Cummings of Stockbridge, Ga.; one daughter, Shirley A. Baker of Huber Heights, Ohio; and nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Brad Baker, Jonathan R. Cummings, Jason M. Cummings, Elbert Lee Pauley, Tracy Pauley and Michael James. Friends may call from 8 a.m. until time of services today in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation. Sally Dearborne Services for Sally V. Dearborne will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Alexandria, with the Rev. Lourenzia Dearborne officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories, Alexandria, under direction of Gonzaque Purple-Shield, Alexandria. Dearborne, 76, of Alexandria died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. Survivors include two sons, Lionel Howard of Pontiac, Mich., and Henry Howard of Los Angeles; one daughter, Lynda Lavalais of Alexandria; three sisters, Augustine D. Smith of Alexandria, Hasty M. Dearborne of Houston and Molly Williams of Los Angeles; and 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. A wake service will be held from 5-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Robert Ellis Sr. Services for Robert "Bob" Ellis Sr. will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Winnfield, Alexandria, with the Rev. Robert Granvle officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Alexandria. Ellis Sr., 64, of Copperas Cove, Texas, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001, in Copperas Cove, Texas. He was a U.S. Army veteran with 28 years of service and retired in April 1978. He served abroad in Korea, Vietnam and Indochina. He was baptized at Union Chapel Baptist Church in Lyles. He was preceded in death by his parents, Susie and Roosevelt Ellis Sr.; and one brother, Eugene Ellis Sr. Survivors include two sons, Robert Ellis Jr. and Steven Ellis, both of Chicago; one daughter, Venita Yvette Jones of Los Angeles; four brothers, Roosevelt Ellis Sr., Willie Ellis Sr. and Joe Ellis, all of Alexandria, and Earl Ellis of Passaic, N.J.; and one grandchild. Mildred M. Goudeau BIG CANE - Services for Mildred May Allen Goudeau will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Big Cane Baptist Church with Dr. Jimmy Brossette officiating. Burial will be in Big Cane Baptist Cemetery under direction of Hixson Brothers, Bunkie. Goudeau, 95, of Bunkie died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in Bunkie General Hospital. She was a retired postmaster of Goudeau Post Office. She was also a teacher at Goudeau School, a member of the Big Cane Baptist Church for more than 70 years, WMU, and Sunday school secretary for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert Ray Goudeau, daughter, Jacyntha Riche Charrier; parents, Willie and Mary Allen; three brothers, James Ogden, Ivy Sylvester and Francis Adolph Allen; and three sisters, Eva Welch, Edna Allen and Willie Robie A. Aragon. Survivors include two daughters, Sandra G. Riche of Bunkie and Gail Hirschmann of Baton Rouge; one son, Ray Allen Goudeau of Angleton, Texas; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Terry Riche, Johnny Riche, Elliot Riche Jr., Kent Riche, Steve Riche, Chris Riche, Mark Goudeau, Heath Pastor, Mike Johnson, L.B. Mayhall Jr. and Phillip Goudeau. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. until time of services Saturday in the church. Memorials may be made to Big Cane Baptist Church or Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, Monroe. David D. Iteen Services for David D. Iteen will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Forest Lawn, Pineville, with the Rev. J. Roddy Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Pineville. Iteen, 84, of Pineville died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, in Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pineville. He was retired from the U.S. Army as a Sergeant Major with 30 years of service. He worked at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Edith Iteen; three brothers, Louis Iteen, Dan Iteen and Clyde Iteen; and two sisters, Till Scovill and Martha Iteen. Survivors include his wife, Velma D. Iteen of Pineville; one son, John A. Wall of Birmingham, Ala.; one sister, Helen Lorenz of Rothbury, Mich.; and three grandchildren. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Saturday in the funeral home. Charles Linzay Jr. CHENEYVILLE - Services for Charles Frank Linzay Jr. will be at 2 p.m. today in Beulah Baptist Church, Cheneyville, with the Rev. Henry Prentiss officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Hixson Brothers, Bunkie. Linzay Jr., 79, of Cheneyville died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, in Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Alexandria. He was a member of the Beulah Baptist Church and a retired farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles F. Sr. and Daisey Linzay; and one sister, Berdella Ferguson. Survivors include his wife, Ethel Gene Potter Linzay of Cheneyville; one daughter, Carolyn Linzay of Alexandria; two sons, Stephen F. Linzay of Cheneyville and Charles M. Linzay of Alexandria; two sisters, Berneadea L. Candella of Lafayette and Sybil Jane Coleman of Alexandria; and one brother, Wayne Stewart Linzay of Cheneyville. Friends may call from 12 p.m. until time of services today in the church. Doug Pailet WINNFIELD - Services for Doug Pailet will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Southern, Winnfield, with Ricky Vines officiating. Burial will be in James Cemetery, near Sikes. Pailet, 48, of Winnfield died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, in Winn Parish Medical Center. He was a native of Jonesboro and a resident of Winnfield. He was a member of Union Baptist Church and an auto mechanic. Survivors include his wife, Doris Neitte Pailet of Winnfield, one daughter, Shannon Lowery of Winnfield; parents, James and Marie Pailet of Winnfield; one brother, Tommy Pailet of Winnfield; two sisters, Linda Tilley of Winnfield and Shirley Hale of Arkansas; and one grandchild. Pallbearers will be Phillip Wise, Carl Bustin, B.J. Davis, Casey Lebarron, Michael Hudson and Jody James. Friends may call from 4-10 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. until time of services Sunday in the funeral home. Florine Ivy Rice Services for Florine Ivy Rice will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with the Revs. Robert Hearne and Wallace White officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Pineville. Rice, 90, of Pineville died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Pineville Assembly of God Church and a former member of Crosswood Church of God of Alexandria. She was retired from Pinecrest Developmental Center Sewing Room with 14 years of service. She also did sewing and tailoring for cleaners. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie I. Rice; parents, Elmer Young and Eva Straughan Ivy; one sister, Leslie May Ivy; and twin brothers, Floyd Ivy and O.T. Ivy. Survivors include two sons, Loyd Vernon Rice of Longview, Texas and John Willie "Bill" Rice of Alexandria; one sister, Cloutee Gaspard of Tioga; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Sonny Chandler, Marvin Jordan, Chuck Withers, Lawrence Frantom, Aubrey LaCaze and Alfred LaCaze. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Saturday in the funeral home. Sam Shuler MARSHALL, Texas - Sam Shuler, 74, of Marshall, Texas, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, in his residence. Arrangements will be announced by Rush, Oakdale. Era Nalley Van Sickle RED BLUFF, Calif. - Era Nalley Van Sickle, 78, of Red Bluff, Calif., died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2002, in her residence. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Pineville. Saturday, January 5, 2002, Obituaries Posted on January 5, 2002 Douglas Brasher Jr. Services for Douglas Brasher Jr. will be at 1 p.m. today in the chapel of John Kramer & Son with the Revs. August Thompson and Roy James officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville. Brasher Jr., 86, of Alexandria died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, in Regency House Nursing Home. He was active in management of the W.W. Brasher Estate in Rapides Parish and retired as sales manager from Kellogg Lumber Co. He served in Europe during World Ward II with the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Douglas and Anabelle Faulk Brasher; one brother, W. Frank Brasher; and three sisters, Elizabeth B. Byrd, Gladys B. Waddell and Mary B. Williams. Survivors include his wife, Edith Boogaerts Brasher of Alexandria; four sons, Thomas D. Brasher of San Jose, Calif., Donald A. Brasher and Richard C. Brasher, both of Alexandria, and James H. Brasher of Pineville; and two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Thomas D. Brasher, Donald A. Brasher, James H. Brasher, Richard C. Brasher, Doug Byrd and Chris Williams. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until time of services today in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Northeast/Cenla Branch Office, 801 Main St., Pineville, LA 71360. Harris Dauzat Sr. FIFTH WARD - Harris "Boy" Dauzat Sr. of Fifth Ward died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, in his residence. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Marksville. Robert Ellis Sr. Services for Robert "Bob" Ellis Sr. will be at 1 p.m. today in the chapel of Winnfield, Alexandria, with the Rev. Robert Granvle officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Alexandria. Ellis Sr., 64, of Copperas Cove, Texas, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001, in Copperas Cove, Texas. He was a U.S. Army veteran with 28 years of service and retired in April 1978. He served abroad in Korea, Vietnam and Indochina. He was baptized at Union Chapel Baptist Church in Lyles. He was preceded in death by his parents, Susie and Roosevelt Ellis Sr.; and one brother, Eugene Ellis Sr. Survivors include two sons, Robert Ellis Jr. and Steven Ellis, both of Chicago; one daughter, Venita Yvette Jones of Los Angeles; four brothers, Roosevelt Ellis Sr., Willie Ellis Sr. and Joe Ellis, all of Alexandria, and Earl Ellis of Passaic, N.J.; six sisters, Sally Adams, Mary Jofferion, Doris Brown, Susie Lewis and Linda Reed, all of Alexandria, and Evonne Zellars of Muncie, Ind.; and one grandchild. Myrtle Creel Gregory WINNFIELD - Services for Myrtle Creel Gregory will be at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Southern, Winnfield, with Dr. William Poe and the Rev. Bob Braly officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Joyce. Gregory, 73, of Winnfield died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, in Winn Parish Medical Center, Winnfield. She was retired from Wal-Mart of Winnfield. She was a member of Laurel Heights Baptist Church in Winnfield. Survivors include her husband, Alon Gregory of Winnfield; two daughters, Ella Jean Johnson of Glenmora and Brenda Ruby Wood of Burkburnett, Texas; two brothers, Ivy Creel of Baton Rouge and Julian Creel of Natchitoches; one sister, Jerline Jordan of Dodson; and five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of services today in the funeral home. Bessie Kimble PLAUCHEVILLE - Bessie Kimble, 91, of Plaucheville died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, in Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home. Arrangements will be announced by Escude', Mansura. Florence Miller CENTER POINT - Florence Miller, 89, of Center Point died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, in Oak Haven Nursing Home. Arrangements will be announced by Rush, Pineville. Dewayne Morris Sr. Services for Dewayne C. Morris Sr. will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Forest Lawn, Pineville, with the Rev. Wade Cummings officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Pineville. Morris Sr., 67, of Pineville died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria. He was a retired TSGT in the U.S. Air Force. He was an employee of Vincent Security. He was a member of Paradise Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by two brothers, James Paul Morris and Ward Morris. Survivors include his wife, Marie Morris of Pineville; four sons, Dewayne Morris Jr. and Frank Paul Morris, both of Baton Rouge, Tony Morris of West Memphis, Ark., and Derrell James Morris of Pineville; two daughters, Nancy Morris of St. Amante and Cheryl Mire of French Settlement; two brothers, Dewitt Morris and Louis Morris; and 19 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until shortly before time of services Sunday in the funeral home. Earl R. Normand MARKSVILLE - Services for Earl Raymond Normand will be at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Marksville. Burial will be in St. Joseph Mausoleum #2, Marksville. Normand, 76, of Marksville died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of New Orleans, a longtime resident of Alexandria and was a current resident of Marksville. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He retired from the Louisiana National Guard and from GULFCO Financial Group. He was a member of the VFW, the American Legion and a member of Marksville Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Virginia Bordelon Normand of Marksville; two sons, Timmy E. Normand and Jeffery Normand, both of Marksville; three daughters, Christina Mayeaux and Susie Elder, both of Marksville, and Rosemary Yesso of Baton Rouge; one sister, Cecile Gallant of Pineville; and five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Richard Smith, Chad Elder, Joe Elder II, Don Yesso, Stafford Bielkiewicz, Irion Bordelon, Josh Normand and Dylan Yesso. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of services today in the funeral home. Noma T. Reynolds Services for Noma Thompson Reynolds will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with the Rev. Steve Brandow officiating. Graveside services will be in Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville, with Brother Kevin Paul officiating. Reynolds, 95, of Pineville died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, in Hilltop Nursing Center, Pineville. She was retired manager from Moody Hotel and a Catholic. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grafton C. Reynolds; one son, William Hrachovina; two daughters, Maxine Hrachovina Pospisil and Mattie Hrachovina; and her parents, John and Mattie Bailey Thompson. Survivors include one brother, Marshall Thompson of Pineville; and seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Stephen Pospisil, Heath Pospisil, Donald Pospisil, Aaron Hrachovina, Johnathan Hrachovina, Hanniel Hrachovina, Victor Hrachovina, Joseph Hrachovina and Asa Hrachovina. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. until time of services Sunday in the funeral home. James Rosier Jr. JENA - Services will for James Elvin "Bubba" Rosier Jr. will be at 11 a.m. today in the chapel of Kinner & Stevens, Jena, with the Rev. Joey Paul officiating. Burial will be in Belah Cemetery, Trout. Rosier Jr., 42, of Summerville died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, in LaSalle General Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Sherrol Roark Rosier of Summerville; three daughters, Amber L. Perrin of Paxton, Fla., Jalyn R. Rosier and Macilyn M.B. Rosier, both of Summerville; three sons, Joshua W. Perrin of Olla, Jacob T. Perrin of Dayton, Texas, and James Richard Rosier of Summerville; mother, Lucy Gourley Rosier of Trout; one sister, Janice Bird of Alexandria; and two grandchildren. Friends may call until time of services today in the funeral home. Hermie Lee Sanders Hermie Lee Sanders, 84, of Alexandria died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002. Arrangements will be announced by Magnolia, Alexandria. James Kent Sanson DEVILLE - Services for James Kent Sanson will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Bethel United Methodist Church, Deville, with the Revs. George McVay, Jack West and H.B. Crammer officiating. Burial with graveside services by W.D. Fisher Lodge #480 F&A.M will be in Bethel Cemetery under direction of Hixson Brothers, Pineville. Sanson, 63, of Deville died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, in his residence. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, the W.D. Fisher Lodge #480 F&A.M. and H.E. & M.E. Duncan Order of Eastern Star. He was also a member of Local Union #361 Sheet Metal Workers for 41 years. He was preceded in death by one son, John Keith Sanson; and his parents, Carlos Voight and Nellie Emma Richey Sanson. Survivors include his wife, Esther Crammer Sanson of Deville; three sons, Kevin Wayne Sanson, Karl Anthony Sanson and Douglas Guy Dewey, all of Deville; two daughters, Melinda K. Sanson McDonald of New Iberia and Teresa J. Sanson Fairchild of Deville; one sister, Sydney Nell Newcomb of Pineville; and eight grandchildren. Pallbearers will be members of Local Union #361, Sheet Metal Workers. Friends may call from 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until 12 noon Sunday in the funeral home, and from 1 p.m. until time of services Sunday in the church. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 3704, Memphis, Tenn. 38173-0704. Vera Johnson Tarter DRY PRONG - Services for Vera Johnson Tarter will be at 11 a.m. today in Dry Prong First Baptist Church with the Revs. Lloyd Whitman, Stephen Trammell and Joel Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Dry Prong Cemetery under direction of Hixson Brothers, Pineville. Tarter, 83, of Dry Prong died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, in Dry Prong. She was a graduate of Louisiana Normal College in Natchitoches. She was a retired home economics teacher having taught for 27 years with the Grant Parish School system. She was a member of Easter Star, Alpha Delta Kappa, Delta Kappa Gamma, Grant Parish Retired Teacher's Association and Grant Parish Homemaker's Club. She was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Dry Prong and Eve Sunday school class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Robert Tarter; one daughter, Lelia Kathleen Tarter; parents, Gus and Lelia Hoyt Johnson; one brother, Sam Johnson; and one grandchild. Survivors include one son, Samuel R. Tarter of Dry Prong; one daughter, Julia T. Williams of Colfax; one brother, Roy Johnson of Vicksburg, Miss.; and three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of services today in the church. Memorials may be made to Dry Prong First Baptist Church Organ Fund or Building Fund, P.O. Box 84, Dry Prong, LA 71423. Judy E. Ward Services for Judy E. Ward will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria, with the Revs. Bob Galloway and Don Gauthier officiating. Burial will be in Occupy #1 Cemetery, Pitkin. Ward, 57, of Boyce died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria. She was a credit union clerk and a member of Rapides Station Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by one son; her parents; and one brother. Survivors include her husband, Glenn Ward Sr. of Boyce; one son, Glenn Ward Jr. of Jacksonville, Texas; two daughters, Cheryl Matt of Jennings and Sharon A. Bell of Nacogdoches, Texas; three sisters, Dorothy Hayes of Union Hill, Evelyn Crafton of Elizabeth and Brenda Hyatt of Alexandria; and six grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Gene Hyatt, Robert Crafton, Mickey Paul Wood, Wesley Crafton, Dale Disatell, Scott Bryant, Dr. A.B. Osborne and Dr. Dinesh Shaw. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Sunday in the funeral home. Sunday, January 6, 2002, Obituaries Posted on January 6, 2002 Edrye S. Long WINNFIELD - Edrye S. Long, 92, of Winnfield died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in Parkview Nursing Home, Winnfield. Arrangements will be announced by Southern, Winnfield. Mervin Longenecker NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Rev. Mervin Longenecker, 85, of Nacogdoches, Texas, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in Medical Center, Nacogdoches, Texas. Arrangements will be announced by Rush, Oakdale. Wendell L. Morman Services for Wendell L. "Buddy" Morman will be at 1 p.m. today in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with the Rev. Clyde Grammon officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville. Morman, 68, of Pride died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in Lane Memorial Hospital, Zachary. He was a member of Lanier Baptist Church in Baton Rouge. He was a technician specialist with Lucent Technologies and a U.S. Army veteran stationed in Germany. He was an avid fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Lee and Annie Sigler Morman; and two brothers, Eugene Morman and Maxwell Morman. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Hays Morman of Pride; two sons, Bobby Dean Morman of Walker and Kevin Lee Morman of Tampico, Mexico; one daughter, Lisa Morman Matlock of Denham Springs; one sister, Nelda Flo Morman Friday of Pineville; and eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Pallbearers will be John Cangelosi, Tony Cangelosi, Joey Cangelosi, Kevin Morman Jr., Bo Daniel Morman and Alan Reynerson. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until time of services today in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 2304 S. MacArthur Drive, Suite P., Alexandria, La 71301. Maxine R. Morrison CALCASIEU - Services for Maxine Ruth Stanley Morrison will be at 10 a.m. Monday in New Hope Baptist Church with the Revs. Larry Bell and David Andrews officiating. Burial will be in Lone Star Cemetery under direction of White Oaks, Oakdale. Morrison, 56, of Hineston died Saturday, Jan. 5. 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Glenmora and a lifelong resident of Hineston. She was a graduate of Plainview High School and a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her mother, Luna Strother Stanley; her father, Grover Stanley Sr.; and one brother, Harry Stanley. Survivors include her husband, Huey David Morrison of Hineston; three sons, Edward Morrison and Mark Morrison, both of Hineston, and Luke Morrison of Sieper; two stepsons, Jerome Morrison of Tucson, Ariz., and Anthony Morrison of Colfax; one stepdaughter, Pam Niessingh of Pine Prairie; six brothers, Grover Stanley Jr., Varnell Stanley, Larry Wayne Stanley, Michael Bruce Stanley, all of Glenmora, and Troy Ned Stanley and Clifford Roy Stanley, both of Oakdale; five sisters, Juanita Fee, Geraldine LaCaze, Delois Howard, and Connie Stanley, all of Glenmora, and Geneva Gueringer of Oakdale; and three grandchildren. Friends may call from 2 p.m. today until time of services Monday in the church. Theda J. Riche BATON ROUGE - Theda Jeansonne Riche of Baton Rouge, formerly of Bunkie, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, in Sherwood Manor Nursing Home, Baton Rouge. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Bunkie. Betty Young Tarver Private graveside services for Betty Young Tarver will be today in Alexandria Memorial Gardens, Alexandria, under direction of John Kramer & Son. Tarver, 79, of Alexandria died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. Survivors include four sons, William L. Tarver Jr., Robert L. Tarver and Joseph K. Tarver, all of Alexandria, and Phillip N. Tarver of Pineville; and seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be William L. Tarver Jr., Robert L. Tarver, Phillip N. Tarver and Joseph K. Tarver. Mary Tingle BATON ROUGE - Graveside services for Mary Tom Ludeau Tingle will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Greenoaks Memorial Park, Baton Rouge, under direction of Chauvin, Houma. Tingle, 84, of Houma, formerly of Baton Rouge, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, in Heritage Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Caston Tingle; her parents, Regile and Hermance Soileau Ludeau; and one brother, Paul H. Ludeau. Survivors include three sons, Michael Tingle of Houma, Richard Tingle of Cheneyville, and Thomas Tingle of Atlanta, Ga.; three sisters, Marjorie Puckett of Lake Charles, Dorothy Highers of Alexandria, and Verna Padgett of Baton Rouge; and two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 15825 Shady Grove Road, Suite 140, Rockville, Md. 20850-4022. James W. Wycoff Services for James William Wycoff will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Progressive, Alexandria, with the Rev. Walter Proctor officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories, Alexandria, under direction of Progressive, Alexandria, and Proctor Mortuary, Beaumont, Texas. Wycoff, 78, of Alexandria died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, in Hertiage Manor Nursing Home. He was a native of Ragley. He retired from AFCO Industries as a truck driver. He was a member of St. Juliana Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mable Pearson Wycoff; his parents, Eddie and Joanna Williams Wycoff; and one sister, Mary Shaw. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Proctor of Beaumont, Texas and Eugenia Wycoff of Mesquite, Texas; and three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Wayne Chenevert, Bernard Evans, James Evans, Lashon Proctor, Kenneth Foster and Darin Wycoff. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Monday, January 7, 2002, Obituaries Posted on January 7, 2002 Everette Cooper JENA - Services for Everette "Buster" Cooper will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Jena, with the Revs. Ricky Gresham and Kenneth Boyd officiating. Burial will be in Collins Cemetery, Jena. Cooper, 80, of Trout died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in LaSalle General Hospital, Jena. He was a school bus driver in LaSalle Parish and a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathan and Mollie Cooper; one sister, Ellie Chevallier; and three brothers, Ellis Cooper, Willard Cooper and Ernest Cooper. Survivors include his wife, Grace Cooper of Trout; four daughters, Margaret Brumett of Ball, Marilyn Callender of Urania, Janice Stringer of Trout, and Mildred Powell of Jena; three sons, James D. Cooper of Coushatta, John D. Cooper of Ferriday, and Jesse N. Cooper of Jena; three sisters, Evelyn Price of Jonesville, Doris Ward of Eulis, Texas, and Jolene Thompson of Jonesville; one brother, Ray Cooper of Jonesville; and 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Tuesday in the funeral home. Rosa Lee Gray POLLOCK - Rosa Lee Gray, 86, of Pollock died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, in Woodshaven Nursing Home, Pollock. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Pineville. Sarah M. Guillory HESSMER - Services for Sarah M. Guillory will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Hessmer, with the Rev. Roy officiating. Burial will be in Hessmer Cemetery, Hessmer, under direction of Hixson, Lake Charles. Guillory, 80, of Lake Charles died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, in Montgomery, Texas. She was a native and a life long resident of Hessmer and a resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church in Lake Charles. Survivors include one daughter, Anita Stickell Thornton of Montgomery, Texas; and two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A rosary will be at 6 p.m. today in the funeral home. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Riley R. Harris JONESVILLE - Riley R. Harris, 72, of Jonesville died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, in Columns Nursing Home, Jonesville. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Jena. Cynthia M. Holmes CONROE, Texas - Cynthia Marie Holmes, 34, of Conroe, Texas, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in her residence. Arrangements will be announced by Thompson, Oakdale. Vauda A. Jewell JENA - Vauda A. Jewell, 89, of Jena died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, in LaSalle General Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Kinner & Stevens, Jena. Edrye I. Long WINNFIELD - Services for Edrye I. Long will be at 10:30 a.m. today in First United Pentecostal Church, Winnfield, with the Revs. E.R. Johnson, H.W. Smith and Brian Montgomery officiating. Burial will be in Corinth Tabernacle Cemetery, Winnfield, under direction of Southern, Winnfield. Long, 92, of Winnfield died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in Parkview Guest Care Center, Winnfield. She was a charter member of the First United Pentecostal Church in Winnfield, where she taught Sunday school and served as secretary and treasurer. She was also a homemaker. Survivors include one son, Earl E. Long Jr. of Baton Rouge; three daughters, Earlene Boyett of Winnfield, Virginia Rolen of Nashville, Tenn., and Gracie Vargas of Thibodaux; one sister, Mary Stephens of Houston; and 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of services today in the church. Maxie R. Morrison CALCASIEU - Services for Maxie Ruth Stanley Morrison will be at 10 a.m. today in New Hope Baptist Church with the Revs. Larry Bell, Webb Robinsa and Dewey Dosay officiating. Burial will be in Lone Star Cemetery under direction of White Oaks, Oakdale. Morrison, 56, of Hineston died Saturday, Jan. 5. 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Glenmora and was a life long resident of Hineston. She was a graduate of Plainview High School and a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her mother Luna Strother Stanley; her father, Grover Stanley Sr.; and one brother, Harry Stanley. Survivors include her husband, Huey David Morrison of Hineston; three brothers, Edward Morrison and Mark Morrison, both of Hineston, and Luke Morrison of Sieper; two stepsons, Jerome Morrison of Tucson, Ariz. and Anthony Morrison of Colfax; one stepdaughter, Pam Niessingh of Pine Prairie; six brothers, Grover Stanley Jr., Varnell Stanley, Larry Wayne Stanley, Michael Bruce Stanley, all of Glenmora, and Troy Ned Stanley and Clifford Roy Stanley, both of Oakdale; five sisters, Juanita Fee, Geraldine LaCaze, Delois Howard, and Connie Stanley, both of Glenmora, and Geneva Gueringer of Oakdale; and three grandchildren. Friends may call until time of services today in the church. Mary Estelle Murray FLATWOODS - Mary Estelle Murray, 86, of Flatwoods died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers. Friends may call from 4 p.m. today in the Pineland Baptist Church in the Clifton Community. Clotile Smith WINNFIELD - Services for Clotile Smith will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Southern, Winnfield, with Dr. Calvin Phelps officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Winnfield. Smith, 81, of Winnfield died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, in Parkview Nursing Home, Winnfield. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Winnfield. She was retired as a nurse aid from Parkview Nursing Home. Friends may call from 4:30-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Tuesday in the funeral home. Monday, January 7, 2002, Obituaries Posted on January 7, 2002 Everette Cooper JENA - Services for Everette "Buster" Cooper will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Jena, with the Revs. Ricky Gresham and Kenneth Boyd officiating. Burial will be in Collins Cemetery, Jena. Cooper, 80, of Trout died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in LaSalle General Hospital, Jena. He was a school bus driver in LaSalle Parish and a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathan and Mollie Cooper; one sister, Ellie Chevallier; and three brothers, Ellis Cooper, Willard Cooper and Ernest Cooper. Survivors include his wife, Grace Cooper of Trout; four daughters, Margaret Brumett of Ball, Marilyn Callender of Urania, Janice Stringer of Trout, and Mildred Powell of Jena; three sons, James D. Cooper of Coushatta, John D. Cooper of Ferriday, and Jesse N. Cooper of Jena; three sisters, Evelyn Price of Jonesville, Doris Ward of Eulis, Texas, and Jolene Thompson of Jonesville; one brother, Ray Cooper of Jonesville; and 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Tuesday in the funeral home. Rosa Lee Gray POLLOCK - Rosa Lee Gray, 86, of Pollock died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, in Woodshaven Nursing Home, Pollock. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Pineville. Sarah M. Guillory HESSMER - Services for Sarah M. Guillory will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Hessmer, with the Rev. Roy officiating. Burial will be in Hessmer Cemetery, Hessmer, under direction of Hixson, Lake Charles. Guillory, 80, of Lake Charles died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, in Montgomery, Texas. She was a native and a life long resident of Hessmer and a resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church in Lake Charles. Survivors include one daughter, Anita Stickell Thornton of Montgomery, Texas; and two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A rosary will be at 6 p.m. today in the funeral home. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Riley R. Harris JONESVILLE - Riley R. Harris, 72, of Jonesville died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, in Columns Nursing Home, Jonesville. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Jena. Cynthia M. Holmes CONROE, Texas - Cynthia Marie Holmes, 34, of Conroe, Texas, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in her residence. Arrangements will be announced by Thompson, Oakdale. Vauda A. Jewell JENA - Vauda A. Jewell, 89, of Jena died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, in LaSalle General Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Kinner & Stevens, Jena. Edrye I. Long WINNFIELD - Services for Edrye I. Long will be at 10:30 a.m. today in First United Pentecostal Church, Winnfield, with the Revs. E.R. Johnson, H.W. Smith and Brian Montgomery officiating. Burial will be in Corinth Tabernacle Cemetery, Winnfield, under direction of Southern, Winnfield. Long, 92, of Winnfield died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in Parkview Guest Care Center, Winnfield. She was a charter member of the First United Pentecostal Church in Winnfield, where she taught Sunday school and served as secretary and treasurer. She was also a homemaker. Survivors include one son, Earl E. Long Jr. of Baton Rouge; three daughters, Earlene Boyett of Winnfield, Virginia Rolen of Nashville, Tenn., and Gracie Vargas of Thibodaux; one sister, Mary Stephens of Houston; and 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of services today in the church. Maxie R. Morrison CALCASIEU - Services for Maxie Ruth Stanley Morrison will be at 10 a.m. today in New Hope Baptist Church with the Revs. Larry Bell, Webb Robinsa and Dewey Dosay officiating. Burial will be in Lone Star Cemetery under direction of White Oaks, Oakdale. Morrison, 56, of Hineston died Saturday, Jan. 5. 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Glenmora and was a life long resident of Hineston. She was a graduate of Plainview High School and a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her mother Luna Strother Stanley; her father, Grover Stanley Sr.; and one brother, Harry Stanley. Survivors include her husband, Huey David Morrison of Hineston; three brothers, Edward Morrison and Mark Morrison, both of Hineston, and Luke Morrison of Sieper; two stepsons, Jerome Morrison of Tucson, Ariz. and Anthony Morrison of Colfax; one stepdaughter, Pam Niessingh of Pine Prairie; six brothers, Grover Stanley Jr., Varnell Stanley, Larry Wayne Stanley, Michael Bruce Stanley, all of Glenmora, and Troy Ned Stanley and Clifford Roy Stanley, both of Oakdale; five sisters, Juanita Fee, Geraldine LaCaze, Delois Howard, and Connie Stanley, both of Glenmora, and Geneva Gueringer of Oakdale; and three grandchildren. Friends may call until time of services today in the church. Mary Estelle Murray FLATWOODS - Mary Estelle Murray, 86, of Flatwoods died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers. Friends may call from 4 p.m. today in the Pineland Baptist Church in the Clifton Community. Clotile Smith WINNFIELD - Services for Clotile Smith will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Southern, Winnfield, with Dr. Calvin Phelps officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Winnfield. Smith, 81, of Winnfield died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, in Parkview Nursing Home, Winnfield. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Winnfield. She was retired as a nurse aid from Parkview Nursing Home. Friends may call from 4:30-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Tuesday in the funeral home. Wednesday, January 9, 2002, Obituaries Posted on January 9, 2002 Charlene R. Ammons ZWOLLE - Services for Charlene Ruth Self Ammons will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in First United Pentecostal Church of Zwolle, with Phillip North officiating. Burial will be in Bethsadia Cemetery under direction of Warren Meadows. Ammons, 70, of Zwolle died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, in Sabine Medical Center. She was a member of First United Pentecostal Church of Zwolle and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delmar Ammons Sr.; father, Joseph Self; two brothers, James Self and Cleve Self; and sister, Evelyn Welch. Survivors include two sons, Delmar Ammons Jr. of Zwolle and Kevin Ammons of Natchitoches; two daughters, Shonnie Montgomery and Nelda Hicks, both of Many; mother, Agnes Bridges Lopez of Stonewall; two sisters, Frances Sullivan of Gonzales and Rebecca Paddie of Stonewall; four brothers, J.C. Self of Jasper, Texas, Sonny Self of Zwolle, Harold Self of Woodville and Bob Self of Odessa, Texas; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren and eight stepgreat-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be David Clary, Chris Ammons, Kyle Montgomery, Brent Montgomery, James Bell and Anthony Bell. Friends may call from 5 p.m. today in the church. Audrey F. Barger FOREST HILL - Services for Audrey F. Barger will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Elwood Baptist Church, Forest Hill, with the Rev. Jason Hoychick officiating. Burial will be in Butter Cemetery under direction of Ardoin, Glenmora. Barger, 84, of Forest Hill died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. She was a native and lifelong resident of Forest Hill. She was also a member of Elwood Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Wayne Barger of Pineville; one daughter, Joyce Laborde of Effie; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday in the fu-neral home until time of departure. Pat Bryan Bethany Pat Bryan Bethany, 74, of Lockhart, Texas, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2002, in his residence. Arrangements will be announced by Rush, Hineston. Louise M. Edwards Services for Louise Martin Edwards will be at 11 a.m. today in The Pentecostals of Alexandria, Alexandria, with the Revs. Ernest Huber, Anthony Mangum and Douglas Freeman officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Me-morial Park, Pineville, under direction of John Kramer & Son. Edwards, 88, of Boyce died Monday, Jan. 7, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. She was a member of The Pentecostals of Alexandria and Red Store Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Edwards Sr. Survivors include six sons, Ray Edwards Sr. and Archie Edwards Jr., both of Alexandria, L.C. Eddie Ed-wards and Floyd W. Edwards Jr., both of Baton Rouge, Richard F. Edwards of Cotile, and Jimmy Lee Edwards of Lafayette; four daughters, Myrtle Lee Olson and Eloise Luke, both of Boyce, Virgie Lee Jones of Baton Rouge, and Betty Virginia Harris of Denham Springs; 21 grand-children, 33 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Bo Edwards, Ray Edwards Jr., Dewayne Olson, Timmy Luke, Jason Edwards, Jerad Ed-wards, Chad Luke, Floyd Edwards Jr., Clint Edwards, Mark Edwards, Devin Edwards and Scotty Edwards. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of services today in the church. Memorials may be made to The Pentecostals of Alexandria, 2817 Rapides Ave., Alexandria, LA 71301. Pauline Hackney Pauline Hackney, 78, of Poland died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, in Southfield Care Center, Lecompte. Arrangements will be announced by John Kramer & Son. Lois Gene Hailey LEESVILLE - Services for Lois Gene Hailey will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of Labby Memorial, Leesville, with the Rev. Morris Goins officiating. Burial will be in Castor Cemetery. Hailey, 79, of Leesville died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, in Pineville. She was a native of Gatesville, Texas, but had resided for the past 45 years in Leesville. She was a retired Civil Service employee and a veteran of World War II. She was a member of Castor Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Steven Hailey of Marksville, Donnie Hailey of Statesville, N.C., and Clovis Hailey of West Monroe; two brothers, J.B. Rodgers of Bedford, Texas and Bob Rodgers of El Campo, Texas; two sisters, Lottie Pettit of Waco, Texas, and Virginia Petrey of Dennis, Texas; eight grand-children and six great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Thursday in the funeral home. Annie P. Jeansonne HESSMER - Services for Annie P. Jeansonne will be at 10 a.m. today in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Hessmer, with the Rev. James Roy officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Escude', Mansura. Jeansonne, 83, of Hessmer died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, in Avoyelles Hospital. She was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Antoine and Verdie Poche. Survivors include her husband, Widdie "Shoo" Jeansonne of Hessmer; three sons, Buford Jeansonne, Na-than Jeansonne and Wilton Jeansonne, all of Hessmer; two brothers, A.V. Poche and Louis Poche Sr., both of Mansura; four sisters, Juliet Bernard of Fifth Ward, Mae Grace Dauzart of Batchelor, and Emma Ducote and Jenny St. Romain, both of Hessmer; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 7 p.m. until time of services today in the funeral home. Gilda Ann Lachney MARKSVILLE - Services for Gilda Ann Lachney will be at 10 a.m. today in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Marksville, with the Rev. Lee Perkins officiating. Burial will be in Cushman Ceme-tery. Lachney, 54, of Marksville died Monday, Jan. 7, 2002, in her residence. She was a native and resident of Marksville and a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, O.C. Lachney of Marksville; two sons, Glenn Thompson of Bunkie and Patrick Lachney of Marksville; one daughter, Belinda Dubroc of Youngsville; one brother, Kirby Rabalais Jr. of Cold Spring, Texas; two sisters, Donna Peuler of Kansas City, Mo., and Rooney Deglandon of Marksville; and eight grandchildren. Friends may call from 8 a.m. until time of services today in the funeral home. Gordon Porterie Graveside services for Gordon Porterie will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville, with the Rev. Victor Vead officiating. Burial will be under direction of John Kramer & Son, Alexandria. Porterie, 75, of Alexandria died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, in Regency House. He was the owner of Gordon Travel Agency and a U.S. Navy veteran. Friends may call from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, 401 21st St., Alexandria, LA 71301. Frank B. Relish COLFAX - Services for Frank B. Relish will be at 7 p.m. today in Trinity United Baptist Church, Colfax, with the Rev. Huey Tademy officiating. Burial with dismissal at 10 a.m. Thursday with full military honors will be in Raven Camp Cemetery, under direction of Good Shepherd, Alexandria. Relish, 68, of Colfax died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria. He was a native of Colfax and was a member of Trinity United Baptist Church. He was in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years and was a retired insurance agent for Purple Shield Insurance Company. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Elouise Gonzaque Jackson. Survivors include two sons, Frankie J. McCray and Dexter McCray, both of Colfax; one daughter, Felicia Dwellingham of Alexandria; one adopted daughter, Mary McCray of Colfax; three brothers, Jessie Relish Jr. of Landover, Md., Jimmie Relish of Baltimore, Md., and Willie Relish of Colfax; one sister, Sylvia Diane Relish of Marietta, Ga.; and seven grandchildren. Friends may call from 5 p.m. until time of services today in the church. Raymond T. Sloan MESA, Ariz. - Services for Raymond Thomas Sloan will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Christ the King Catholic Church, Mesa. Burial will be in Valley of the Sun Cemetery under direction of Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Mesa. Sloan, 78, of Mesa died Monday, Jan. 6, 2002. He was a native of Alexandria, a 1940 graduate of Menard Memorial High School and attended the Uni-versity of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette. He was a former member of the Bolton Avenue Lions Club and St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Construction Battalion (Seabees) and participating in five major campaigns in the South Pacific. He was a gunsmith, draftsman, commercial and residential contractor in the Alexandria area for 20 years, and retired as a cabinetry/display specialist from Dillard's of Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sadie F. Sloan and Charles L. Sloan; sister, Evelyn Sloan Baker; and brother, Charles P. Sloan Sr. Survivors include one daughter, Markita Anne Sloan Spanier; one sister, Catherine R. Sloan of Alexandria; and one grandchild. Memorials may be made to St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Organ Fun, 626 Fourth St., Alexandria, LA 71301. Maggie Turner Maggie Turner, 102, of Elizabeth died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Rush, Oakdale. Samuel Vercher Jr. Services for Samuel H. Vercher Jr. will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of John Kramer & Son, Alexan-dria, with the Rev. Robert Barker officiating. Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens. Vercher, 53, of Alexandria died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, in Willis Knighton Hospital, Shreveport. He was school bus driver for Rapides Parish School Board and retired after 22 years of service. He was gen-eral manager of Master Distributors in Alexandria. Survivors include one son, Ricky Vercher of Pineville; one sister, Barbara Brossette of Dry Prong; and three grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Edward Vercher, Robert Barton, Jerome Fletcher, Eugene Thomisee, Chris Nassiff and Farrell Gaspard. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. until time of services Thursday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Regional Transplant Center, 2715 Virginia St., Suite 4A, Shreveport, LA 71130, or LOPA, 820 Jordan St., Suite 385, Shreveport, LA 71101. Agnes E. Wagner SARDIS - Graveside services for Agnes E. Durham Wagner will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Sardis Cemetery. Wagner, 93, of Urbandale, Iowa, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2002, in Iowa Methodist Medical Center. She was a native of Winnfield, a former resident of Natchitoches and a member of the Northwestern State University Alumni Association. She was a retired schoolteacher, a member of First Baptist Church in Des Moines, Iowa, and had resided in the Des Moines area since 1984. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Wagner; and one daughter. Joan Engling. Survivors include three daughters, Martha Schaer of Des Moines, Iowa, Carole Messerschmidt of Baltimore, and Kathleen Muller of Davenport, Iowa; one son, John Wagner of Rockville, Md.; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Des Moines, Iowa. Thursday, January 10, 2002, Obituaries Posted on January 10, 2002 Norma Yvette Balli BENTLEY - Memorial services for Norma Yvette Balli will be at 2 p.m. today in Assembly of God Church, Bentley, with the Revs. Leland Briggs, Conrad Murrell and Clarence Willingham officiating. Arrangements are under direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria. Balli, 33, of Bentley died recently north of Williana. She was a housewife. Survivors include one son, Nicolas Molina of Sandy, Utah; four daughters, Veronica Molina, Jessica Molina, Melissa Molina and Monica Molina, all of Sandy, Utah; mother, Janie Lewis of Bentley; father, Johnny Balli of Brownsville, Texas; stepfather, Dennis Lewis of Bentley; two brothers, Mark An-thony Balli and Christopher James Balli, both of Hollywood, Calif.; paternal grandmother, Leonor Balli of Brownsville, Texas; and grandfather, Ray Lewis of Bentley. Memorials may be made to a scholarship fund that is being set up at Hibernia Bank. Alvin Blair WINNFIELD - Alvin Blair, 69, of Winnfield died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, in Livingston. Arrangements will be announced by Southern. Edna Horn Cato ROBELINE - Graveside services for Edna Horn Cato will be at noon Friday in Central Cemetery, Robeline. Burial will be under direction of Proctor Funeral Home, Cam-den, Ark. Cato, 96, of Camden, Ark. died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002. She was born in Logansport. Survivors include one daughter, Mary Ballard of Camden, Ark.; two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Pauline B. Hackney Service for Pauline Broussard Hackney will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in the chapel of John Kramer & Son, Alexandria, with the Rev. Falis Holloway officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Pineville. Hackney, 78, of Alexandria died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, in Southfield Care Center. She was a member of Poland Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Betty Bonnette of Alexandria and Vergie Jewell of Pollock; two sons, James H. Hackney and Gaston Hackney Jr., both of Lafayette; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jamie Hackney, John K. Bonnette, Mark Hackney, Scott Hack-ney, Donnie Pagett, Robert Hackney, David Barrilleaux and Robert Jewell. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. until time of services Friday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Poland Baptist Church Build-ing Fund, 3323 Hwy. 457, Poland, LA 71302. Cynthia M. Holmes OAKDALE - Services for Cynthia Marie Holmes will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Ris-ing Star Baptist Church, Oakdale, with the Revs. An-thony R. Shelton and Joshua Thomas Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under direction of Thompson. Holmes, 34, of Conroe, Texas, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in her residence. She was a member of Ris-ing Star Baptist Church and a watch member at the West Tabernacle Baptist Church in Conroe, Texas. She was a native of Oakdale and a graduate of Oakdale High School. She was preceded in death by her mother, Velma Ruth Holmes; and maternal grandparents, Bessie and Mamie Holmes. Survivors include her son, Darian M. Holmes of Conroe, Texas; daughter, Aristar S. Holmes of Conroe, Texas; father, Algie J. "Slim" Thomas of Oakdale; stepfather, Robert Shird of Oroville, Calif.; six sisters, Janice Holmes-Jackson of Oroville, Calif., Patricia Holmes and Shawanda V. Thomas, both of Oakdale, and Brenda Shird, Valarie Shird and Melissa Holmes, all of Conroe, Texas; and three brothers, Robert Shird of Conroe, Texas, and Eric Thomas and Zachary Thomas, both of Oakdale. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Wyvonnie Houston BELMONT - Services for Wyvonnie "Bonnie" Wyatt Houston will be at 1 p.m. today in Old Pisgah Baptist Church, Belmont. Burial will be in Old Pisgah Cemetery. Houston, 66, of Shreveport died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, in Shreveport. Friends may call until time of services today in the church. Florence M. Jacobs BUNKIE - Florence M. Jacobs, 87, of Bunkie died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, in Bayou Vista Manor Nursing Home, Bunkie. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Bunkie. Aurelia F. LaPrairie DEVILLE - Services for Aurelia Fisher LaPrairie will be at 2 p.m. today in New Hope Free Methodist Church, Deville, with the Revs. Arvie Jolly and James Jolly officiating. Burial will be in Big Island Memorial Cemetery under direction of John Kramer & Son, Alexandria. LaPrairie, 86, of Pineville died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Edgewood Drive Free Methodist Church, Pineville. Survivors include four daughters, Una Henley, Edwena Coyle and Delrine Hale Cullman, all of Pineville, and Sandra Chambers of Kenner; three sons, Edgar LaPrairie, Delvin LaPrairie and Delbert LaPrairie, all of Deville; two sisters, Sylvia LaPrairie and Helen Beall, both of Grayson; two brothers, Louis Fisher of Shaw and Malcolm Fisher of Vidalia; 18 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Raye Henley, Lamar LaPrairie, Randy Hale, Lynn Coyle, Lester Coyle Jr. and Henley Coyle. Friends may call until time of services today in the church. Frank LaPrairie LARTO - Services for Frank LaPrairie will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Larto Baptist Church with the Revs. Lloyd Trisler, Russell Crum and Mack Walker officiating. Burial will be in Pease Cemetery under direction of Young's. LaPrairie, 97, of Jonesville died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, in The Columns Nursing Home, Jonesville. He was a farmer and school bus driver for 33 years. He was a member of Larto Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ida LaPrairie; parents, Mike LaPrairie and Millie LaPrairie; son, Mike LaPrairie; daughter, Neva LaPrairie; one grandchild and three great-grandchildren. Survivors include four sons, Frank LaPrairie Jr. of Keithville, George LaPrairie of Larto, Nelson LaPrairie of Jonesville and Ronnie LaPrairie of Natchez, Miss.; four daughters, Bernice McNight and Jeanette Denny, both of Monterey, Barbara Stermer of Gonzales and Helen Ashley of Woodville, Miss.; 32 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. today in the church. Lola McMaster Lola McMaster, 77, of Prospect died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Pineville. Bertha Jane Owers ANACOCO -- Bertha Jane Owers, 83, of Anacoco, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, in Leesville. Arrangements will be announced by Labby Memorial. Wallace J. Rachal MOREAUVILLE - Services for Wallace Joseph Rachal will be at 10 a.m. today in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Moreauville, with the Rev. Timothy Marceau officiating. Entombment will be in the church mausoleum under direction of Escude', Moreauville. Rachal, 94, of Moreauville died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, in Avoyelles Hospital, Marksville. He was a retired farmer. He was past town clerk for Moreauville and a former Justice of the Peace. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lula Tassin Rachal; and parents, Andrew Rachal Sr. and Aimee Rachal. Survivors include five sons, Cecil Rachal of Paincourtville, Edward Rachal of Nesbit, Miss., Steven Rachal of Bordelonville, Wallace B. Rachal of Shreveport and Burton Rachal Sr. of Moreau-ville; one daughter, Priscilla Rachal Ducote of Crowley; four brothers, Andrew Rachal of Cottonport, Luddie Rachal and Oscar Rachal, both of Moreauville, and Owen Rachal of Houston; two sisters, Lilly Mae Yarno Armand of Cottonport and Nettie Maillet Jeansonne of Marksville; 20 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Kyle Ducote, Thomas Mosa, Bennett Rachal, Burt Rachal, Chad Rachal, Mike Rachal, Ricky Rachal, Shane Rachal, Val Rachal and Sandy Spindler. Friends may call from 8 a.m. until time of services today in the funeral home. Maggie M. Turner BLACK JACK COMMU-NITY - Services for Maggie Morrow Turner will be at 2 p.m. today in Hopewell United Methodist Church, Black Jack Community, with the Rev. Mark Theriot officiating. Burial will be in Turner Cemetery in Grant under direction of Rush, Oakdale. Turner, 102, of Allen Par-ish died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, in Dubuis Hospital for Continuing Care, Alexandria. She was a lifelong resident of Allen Parish, from which she retired as a school teacher. She was the oldest member of Hopewell United Methodist Church and was a member of the Sugartown Chapter of the Order of East-ern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam O. Turner; and one grandson, Richard C. Wright. Survivors include one son, Huey Turner of Pitkin; three daughters, Nelladeane Turner Viniard of Pitkin, Sylvia Turner Wright of Shreveport and Geraldine Turner Green of Port Monmouth, N.J.; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Tony Turner, Ronald Wright, Craig Viniard, Chad Viniard, Tony Viniard and Gary Morrow. Friends may call until time of services today in the church Era Nalley Van Sickle Services for Era Nalley Van Sickle will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with the Rev. Steve Speer officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ruby. Van Sickle, 78, of Red Bluff, Calif., died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, in Leisure Lakes Mobile Home Retirement Park. She was a native of Kolin and a former member of Carmel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otho M. Nalley Sr. and Mary Swain Nalley; one brother, O.M. Nalley Jr.; son, Dale Van Sickle; and infant son, Timothy Bruce Van Sickle. Survivors include three sons, Keith Van Sickle Jr. of Cottonwood, Calif., Richard Van Sickle of Sacramento, Calif., and William "Bill" Van Sickle of Ripon, Calif.; two daughters, Lenora Van Sickle Paterson of Sacramento, Calif., and Jean Van Sickle Vest of Pensacola, Fla.; four sisters, Anna Hernandez of Melbourne, Fla., Alma Hyatt of San Antonio, Louise Craig of Trout and Anita Middleton of Deville; two brothers, Thomas Nalley of Huntsville, Texas, and Edward Nalley of Brandon, Miss.; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Allen Craig, Greg Craig, Doug Mid-dleton, Glen Nalley, Don Sepulvado and Richard Swain. Friends may call from 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Friday in the funeral home. Elsie Antley Watts WINNFIELD - Services for Elsie Antley Watts will be at 2 p.m. Friday in First Baptist Church, Winnfield, with Dr. Calvin Phelps and the Rev. Lindsey Burns officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories under direction of Southern. Watts, 84, of Winnfield died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, in The Glen Retirement Center, Shreveport. She was past Worthy Matron of the OES. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Winnfield where she was an active member of the WMU and Keenager clubs. She was a member of the Home Demonstration Club and the Humana Senior Citizens. She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Watts III. Survivors include one son, Tucker Watts of Madison, Miss.; two sisters, Iva Walker of Rayville and Ella Mae Tay-lor of Point; and three grandchildren. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until time of services Friday in the funeral home. Judge Hiram Wright WINNFIELD - Judge Hiram Wright, 78, of Winnfield died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, in Winn Parish Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by Southern Friday, January 11, 2002, Obituaries Posted on January 11, 2002 Kerry Allen COLFAX - Services for Kerry Allen will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Trinity Baptist Church, Colfax, with the Rev. Huey Tademy officiating. Burial will be in Raven Camp Cemetery, Colfax, un-der direction of Progressive, Alexandria. Allen, 43, of Houston died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in Huey P. Long Medical Center, Pineville. He was employed at Ascrete, Inc. in Houston and was a U. S. Marine. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margie Harris Allen; his father, Joseph Allen Sr.; one brother, Joseph Allen Jr.; and one sister, Emma Harris. Survivors include one son, Matthew Allen of Houston; one daughter, Brandina Allen of Campti; mother, Lucinda Allen of Colfax; two brothers, Donald Allen and Michael Allen, both of Colfax; and seven sisters, Lillie Wright, Margaret Allen, Bertha Jones, Wanda Jones, Theresa Caldwell, Joyce Bush and Brenda Aaron, all of Colfax. Pallbearers will be Peter Carter, Bobby Carter Sr., Mi-chael Brew, Willie Allen Jr., Tom Hagan and Charles Ellis. Friends may call after 10 a.m. until time of services Saturday in the church. Velma Lee Anderson Services for Velma Lee Anderson will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Latter Rain Pentecostal Church, Alexandria, with the Rev. Willie Butler officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories, Alexandria, under direction of Winnfield, Alexandria. Anderson, 58, of Alexandria died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cornelious and Lizzie Bennett Anderson. Survivors include five sons, Larry G. Smith of Chicago, Anthony J. Smith and Lindsey D. Smith, both of Alexandria, Arthur Jones III of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Brian D. Smith of Lafayette; four daughters, Deidre Johnson, Trish Gibson and Keely Anderson, all of Alexandria; and Jerrie L. Smith of Chattanooga, Tenn.; three brothers, Cornelious Anderson Jr. and Roger L. Anderson, both of Alexandria, and Edward Anderson of Houston; six sisters, Celia Balthazar, Roberta Wells, Margaret Henry, and Mary Anderson, all of Alexandria, Evelyn Anderson of Houston and Deborah Jackson of Dallas; and 20 grandchildren. Friends may call Saturday from 9 a.m. until time of services in the church. Lizadee Aymond MARKSVILLE - Lizadee Aymond, of Marksville died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, in Valley View Nursing Home. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Marksville. Allison A. Bailes Jr. HOUSTON - Allison Ar-thur Bailes Jr., 67, of Houston died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2002, in Houston. Arrangements will be announced by Labby Memorial, Leesville. Pat Bryan Bethany ELMER - Services for Pat Bryan Bethany will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Elmer, with the Rev. Jacob Thomas offici-ating. Burial will be in Elmer Cemetery, Elmer, under di-rection of Rush, Hineston. Bethany, 74, of Lockhart, Texas, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2002, in his residence. He was a native of Little Rock, Ark., and was a graduate of Beeville High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945-1947. He was employed by Houston Pipeline Company for 38 years and was a member of the 20-30 Club in Beeville. He was active with the Little League and coached teams for eight years. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and four sisters. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Melder Bethany of Lockhart, Texas; three sons, Michael Bethany of Tampa, Fla., Paul Bethany of Port Lavaca, Texas, and Steve Bethany of Vanderbilt, Texas; one brother, Harry Bethany of Austin, Texas; one sister, Cathy Ludden of Lago Vista, Texas; and 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Char-les Bethany, Travis Bethany, Larry Melder, Leo Melder, Brian Melder and Mike Melder. Friends may call from 4:30-9 p.m. today and from 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Alvin L. Blair Sr. WINNFIELD - Services for Alvin L. Blair Sr. will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in South Winnfield Baptist Church, Winnfield, with the Revs. Bobby Ready and Bill Verhoff officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Jonesboro, under direction of Southern, Winnfield. Blair Sr., 69, of Winnfield died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, in Livingston. He was a native and a resident of Winnfield. He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church and was owner and operator of Blair Wrecker Service. Survivors include one son, Alvin L. Blair Jr. of Baton Rouge; three daughters, Kaye Blair of Jonesville, and Pat Naset and Susie Reid, both of Baton Rouge; father, Eldon Blair of Winnfield; one brother, Robert Blair of Winnfield; one sister, Carrie Howell of Winnfield; and nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Dark, Casey Fangay, Jamie Dark, Willie Howell Jr., Roger Howell and Kevin Howell. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. until time of services Saturday in the church. Raymond J. Coco MOREAUVILLE - Serv-ices for Raymond Joseph Coco will be at 11 a.m. Satur-day in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Moreauville, with the Rev. Thimothy Marceau officiating. Burial will be in the church mausoleum under direction of Escude', Moreauville. Coco, 84, of Moreauville died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, in West Feliciana Parish Hospital, St. Francisville. He was a lifetime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Moreauville. He retired with the State of Louisiana with Angola in the Agro Business Department. He was a World War II veteran with the 7th Infantry of the U.S. Army, serving in the Pacific Theater. He was preceded in death by his wife, Claire Lacour Coco; parents, Flugence Coco and Annie Lou Dufour Coco; three brothers, Allen Coco, Earl Coco and Flugence Coco; and one sister, Mable Coco Whittington. Survivors include four sons, Barry A. Coco of St. Francisville, Rodney R. Coco of Morgan City, Scott S. Coco of Youngsville and Terrell T. Coco of The Woodlands, Texas; two brothers, Hewitt Coco of Alexandria and Lester Coco of Moreauville; and six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Barry A. Coco, Clay Coco, Jeremy Coco, Matt Coco and Rodney R. Coco. A rosary will begin at 6 p.m. today in the funeral home. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Saturday in the funeral home. David C. Harmon PORTLAND, Ore. - David Carl "Sonny" Harmon, 63, of Portland, Ore., died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, in Portland. Arrangements will be an-nounced by Ardoin, Oakdale. Bonnie L. Higgins Memorial services for Bonnie Lynn Bordelon Higgins were at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, in Greenwood Cemetery, Pineville, with the Rev. Blount officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Pineville. Higgins, 65, of Jena, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002 in her residence. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, James Allen Bordelon and Georgie B. Bordelon. Survivors include her husband, John Higgins of Jena, one brother, Terry Allen Bordelon Sr. of Shreveport, two sisters, Rae Elaine Bordelon Hadlind of Troutsdale, Ore. and Jeannie Bordelon Robinson of Pineville. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Pineville or St. Jude's Research Medical Center. Tony C. Lewis Sr. WINNFIELD - Services for Tony Charles Lewis Sr. will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Winnfield, with the Rev. James Leonard officiating. Burial will be in Winnfield Cemetery, Winnfield, under direction of Winnfield, Winnfield. Lewis Sr., 47, of Winnfield died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, in Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Alexandria. He was a welder for a construction company and was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Audrey M. Lewis of Winnfield; one son, Tony Charles Lewis Jr. of Winnfield; one daughter, Ashley M. Lewis of Winnfield; his mother, Emmer L. McCardie of Winnfield; one brother, Mi-chael Lewis of Winnfield; and one sister, Jacqueline McDonald of Winnfield. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. today and from 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Lola McMaster Services for Lola McMas-ter will be at 11:30 a.m. today in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with the Rev. J. Roddy Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Pineville. McMaster, 77, of Prospect Community died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria. She was a member of Pineville First United Methodist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Margaret Edwards Tassin; and one brother, Alton Tassin. Survivors include her husband, Ralph B. McMaster of Prospect Community; one daughter, Yvonne McMaster McGehee of Prospect Community; one son, Robb McMaster of Sharp; and four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until time of services today in the funeral home. Raymond Payne Sr. Services for Raymond Payne Sr. will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in New Hope Baptist Church, Alexandria, with the Rev. Jim Wheatley officiating. Burial will be in Sun Rise Cemetery, Woodworth, under direction of Progressive, Alexandria. Payne Sr., 71, of Alexandria died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, in Summit Nursing Home. He was a native of Alexandria and a member of New Hope Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Army and was retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Rose Quinney; his parents, Milton and Leanna Baylor Payne; and one sister, Bessie Cotting-ham. Survivors include his wife, Maggie Byrd Payne of Alexandria; three sons, Cal-vin Payne, Ray Payne and Raymond Payne Jr., all of Los Angeles; three daughters, Gloria Carter of Farmington Hills, Mich., and Carolyn Carter and LaKeisha R. Payne, both of Alexandria; one sister, Lillie Murphy of Rock Island, Ill.; and 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Sidney Carter, James Carter, Eugene Murphy, Willie Davis, Elijah Jackson and Darice Jackson. Friends may call from 9 a.m. Saturday until time of services in the church. Estelle C. Vaughn DRY PRONG - Estelle Collins Vaughn, 88, of Dry Prong died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria. Arrangements will be announced by Rush, Pineville. Visitation will be from 4-9 p.m. today in New Prospect Baptist Church, Prospect. Saturday, January 12, 2002, Obituaries Posted on January 12, 2002 Allison Bailes Jr. LEESVILLE - Graveside services for Allison Arthur Bailes Jr. will be at 4 p.m. Sunday in Leesville Cemetery, Leesville. Burial under direction of Labby Memorial, Leesville. Bailes Jr., 67, of Houston died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, in Houston. He lived in Houston for over 40 years and ran KMAC Associates, a bookkeeping and tax preparation firm, for most of that time. Following three years of active duty in the U.S. Air Force, he spent 23 years in the Air Force Reserves, retiring in 1981 with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. He served on the boards of the MLK Credit Union, TAFTS and the South Central Houston Community Health Clinic (SCHCHC), as well as being a registered agent with the IRS and a member of ACAT. He attended Elim Church in Houston. Survivors include two sons, Allison A. Bailes III of Georgia and Kenneth W. Bailes of Leesville; three daughters, Ann Cantrell and Catherine Siragusa, both of Florida, and Carmen B. Sembroski of Texas; one brother, Richard Bailes of Leesville; two sisters, Margaret Ann Baucom of Leesville and Helen B. Guynn of Anacoco; and six grandchildren. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Dorothy M. Bordelon MARKSVILLE - Services for Dorothy Mary Bordelon will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marksville, with the Rev. James Ferguson officiating. Burial will be in the church mausoleum, under direction of Hixson Brothers, Marksville. Bordelon, 88, of Marksville died Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, in Marksville. She was a resident and a native of Marksville. She was a longtime public school teacher, a retired legal secretary working for the Joffrion Law Firm and later retiring with the Dupuy & Dupuy Law Firm of Marksville. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. until time of services Monday in the funeral home. Weldon Butler Sr. JENA - Services for Weldon Wade Butler Sr. will be at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Jena, with the Revs. Denver McBroom, Huey Tarpley and Terry Lynn Doughty officiating. Burial will be in Hawthorne Cemetery, Little Creek. Butler Sr., 62, of Jena died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria. He was a mechanic for Lockheed Martin. He was a deacon and a Sunday school teacher at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Yvonne Butler of Jena; two daughters, Cindy Masters and Lorri Creel, both of Jena; one son, Wade Butler Jr. of Jena; one brother, Burl Butler of Hollis, Okla.; and six grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Kenny Bryant, Freddie Cathey, Jerry Deason, Snuffy McCartney, Billy Miles and Bubba Sherrill. Friends may call from 8 a.m. until time of services today in the funeral home. Ella R. Evans PINE PRAIRIE - Ella R. Evans, 82, of Pine Prairie died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, in Prairie Manor Nursing Home. Arrangements will be announced by White Oaks, Oakdale. Nola Beasley Jones HARRISONBURG - Services for Nola Beasley Jones will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in First Baptist Church, Harrisonburg, with the Rev. Ralph Webber officiating. Burial will be in Harrisonburg Cemetery, Harrisonburg, under directions of Young's, Jonesville. Jones, 81, of Harrisonburg died Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native and a lifelong resident of Harrisonburg. She was a graduate of Northwestern State University, where she was a majorette. She was a social studies teacher at Harrisonburg High School for 42 years, where she was senior class and student council sponsor. She was a charter member of Harrisonburg Women's Club, charter member of Catahoula Chapter and DAR, and Delta Kappa Gamma of which she served as various officers. She served as instrumentalist of the Harrisonburg Methodist Church and First Baptist Church of Harrisonburg. She was a local historian who helped preserve local history. Survivors include one daughter, Gayle Jones Fisher of DeQuincy; and four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6-10 p.m. today in the church. Memorials may be made to the "Mrs. Jones" Nola B. Jones's Scholarship Fund c/o Catahoula-LaSalle Bank, P.O. Box 197, Harrisonburg, LA 71340 or First Baptist Church of Harrisonburg. Leroy LaCaze UNION HILL - Leroy LaCaze, 81, of Union Hill died Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, in an Alexandria area hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Ardoin, Oakdale. Delorice Stephenson LEESVILLE - Delorice Stephenson, 76, of Leesville died Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, in Leesville. Arrangements will be announced by Labby Memorial, Leesville. Estelle C. Vaughn PROSPECT - Services for Estelle Collins Vaughn will be at 2 p.m. today in New Prospect Baptist Church with the Rev. Leonard Free officiating. Burial will be in Sanders Chapel Cemetery, Calvin, under direction of Rush, Pineville. Vaughn, 88, of Dry Prong died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria. She was a native of Dry Prong. She was a self-employed upholsterer, a retired waitress at the Bentley Hotel and was a former seamstress at Camp Livingston during World War II. She was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Vaughn. Pallbearers will be Ron Beaulier, David Jewell, Clovis Barber, Herschel Welch, the Rev. Robert Barker, Clint Lasyone and Logan Welch. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until time of services today in the church. Sunday, January 13, 2002, Obituaries Posted on January 13, 2002 Lela Bordelon MARKSVILLE - Services for Lela Ortego DeCuir Bordelon will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Marksville Baptist Church, Marksville, with the Rev. Jay Busby officiating. Burial will be in Cushman Cemetery, under direction of Melancon, Marksville. Bordelon, 80, of Marksville died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in the family residence. She was a member of the Marksville Baptist Church and was a former member of the Marksville Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Dora Brouillette Ortego; one sister, Tressie Ortego Woodworth; and her first husband, Percy DeCuir. Survivors include her husband, James L. "Bossie" Bordelon of Marksville; one son, Stephen DeCuir of Marksville; two daughters, Jane DeCuir Lott of Plano, Texas and Patti Joy Bordelon of Gulf Breeze, Fla.; three sisters, Joyce O. Scallan of Marksville, Leona O. Barton of Baton Rouge, and Tennie O. O'Brien of Birmingham, Ala.; and four grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Woody O'Brien, Ken Barton, Chet Barton, Jodie Lott IV, Kevin DeCuir, and Brent Scallan. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Monday in the church. Memorials may be made to the Marksville Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 442, Marksville, LA 71351. Beulah J. Carter FROGMORE - Services for Beulah Jefferson Carter will be at 11 a.m. Monday in St. James Baptist Church, Frogmore, with the Rev. Oliver officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery, under direction of Progressive, Alexandria. Carter, 93, of Alexandria died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, in Dubuis Hospital, Alexandria. She was a native of Frogmore. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Carter Sr.; her parents, Issac and Lucy Whitley Jefferson; two sisters, Victoria Jefferson and Maggie Jefferson; and four brothers, Levi Jefferson, Elizah Jefferson, Willie Jefferson, and Issac Jefferson Jr. Survivors include one daughter, Viola Hampton of Alexandria; one brother, Mack Jefferson of Ferriday; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Elizah Cotton Sr., Paul Jefferson, Johnny Washington, Albert Washington, Charles Akins, and Robert Plain. Mary L. Carter Services for Mary L. Carter will be at 7 p.m. Monday in Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Alexandria, with the Rev. Donny Granvel officiating. Burial with dismissal at 10 a.m. Tuesday will be in Garden of Memories, Alexandria, under direction of Winnfield, Alexandria. Carter, 69, of Alexandria died Monday, Jan. 7, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and one sister. Survivors include one son, James M. Carter of Biloxi, Miss.; five daughters, Margaret D. Carmichael of Atlanta, Ga., Sara A. King, Velma J. Carter, Retha M. Carter, and Felicia R. Carter, all of Alexandria; and 13 grandchildren. Friends may call from 5 p.m. until time of services Monday in the church. David C. Harmon OAKDALE - Services for David Carl "Sonny" Harmon will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oakdale, with the Rev. Fred Russi officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Ardoin, Oakdale. Harmon, 63, of Portland, Ore., died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, in Tuality Community Hospital, Hillsboro, Ore. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Norfleet Harmon of Portland, Ore.; three sons, John David Harmon of Oberlin, James Michael Harmon of Houston, and John P. Kurleskint of Portland, Ore.; three daughters, Julie Thomas and Joann M. Havel, both of Arnold, Mo., and Kristine M. DeRigine of Chesterfield, Mo.; mother, Rose F. Harmon of Oakdale; one brother, Dana Harmon of Springfield, Ill.; one sister, Jan Young of Biloxi, Miss.; and 14 grandchildren. A rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Friends may call from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8-10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Leroy LaCaze OAKDALE - Services for Leroy LaCaze will be at 2 p.m. today in the memorial chapel of Ardoin, Oakdale, with the Revs. Bert Riddle, Larry Farris, Charles Robinson, and Wayne Dunn officiating. Burial will be in Stanley Cemetery, Glenmora. LaCaze, 81, of Union Hill died Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria. He was a native of Pitkin and a resident of Union Hill. He was preceded in death by six brothers, John LaCaze, Monroe LaCaze, Kirk LaCaze, Vollery LaCaze, Ivy LaCaze, and Simmie LaCaze; and one sister, Alma Martin. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Stanley LaCaze of Union Hill; two daughters, Jenny LaCaze Rollins of Glenmora and Janis LaCaze Duplechain of Union Hill; one sister, Anna Belle Clark of Vidor, Texas; and six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and two step-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Grover Stanley Jr., Varnell Stanley, Troy Stanley, Clifford Stanley, Larry Stanley, Bruce Stanley, and Jack Howard. Friends may call until time of services today in the funeral home. Roy Eugene Sanders ELIZABETH - Graveside services for Roy Eugene "Uncle Roy" Sanders will be at 2 p.m. today in Hampton Cemetery, Elizabeth, with the Rev. Ochel Moses officiating. Burial will be under direction of Hixson, DeRidder. Sanders, 86, of Elizabeth died Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, in Beauregard Memorial Hospital, DeRidder. He was a native of Ludington and a resident of Elizabeth for 50 years, where he worked at Calcasieu Paper Mill. After retirement, he did electrical, plumbing, and television repair in the Elizabeth-DeRidder area. He had worked as a retailer of hardware for (hardware store self-employed) a number of years. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ollie "Mrs. Jack" Sanders; his father, Emmett Leroy Sanders; and his mother, Mary Jane Cobb Sanders. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn McConathy Sanders of Elizabeth. James L. Scallan SLIDELL -- James L. Scallan, 93, of Slidell, formerly of Alexandria, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in Slidell Memorial Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Alexandria. Crystal A. Spruell Crystal A. Spruell, 84, of Alexandria died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in the Summit Retirement Center, Alexandria. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Alexandria. Delorice Stephenson LEESVILLE - Services for Delorice "Aunt Dee" Stephenson will be at 3 p.m. today in the First United Pentecostal Church, Leesville, with the Revs. John Burns, M.C. Green, and Oliver Self officiating. Burial will be in Castor Cemetery, under direction of Hixson, Leesville. Stephenson, 76, of Leesville died Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, in her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of the Leesville/Vernon Parish area. She was a homemaker and a longtime member of the First United Pentecostal Church in Leesville. Survivors include one son, James Stephenson of Leesville; two sisters, Mrs. Billie Brooks of Hineston and Mrs. Johnnie Polk of Leesville; and two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 8-11 a.m. today in the funeral home and noon until time of services in the church. Pearl H. Strange OAKDALE - Services for Pearl Humphries Strange will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Trinity Baptist Church, Oakdale, with the Rev. Tony Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Cryer Cemetery, Oakdale, under direction of Rush, Oakdale. Strange, 95, of Oakdale died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Pitkin, a lifelong resident of Oakdale and a homemaker. She was the oldest charter member of Trinity Baptist Church and was the daughter of the founding father of Oakdale, William Thomas Dunn. She was preceded in death by two sons, Houston H. Humphries and Russell Strother; and one daughter, Genevieve Dyer. Survivors include two sons, Billy Joe Humphries of LeBlanc and Donald Ray Humphries of Forest Hill; four daughters, Mary Belle Dyer and Doris Mae Stermer, both of Oakdale, Bobbie Jean Priddy of Cary, Miss., and Pasty Ruth Tilley of Fuquay-Varina, N.C.; one sister, Maggie Summerhill of Pineville; and 36 grandchildren, 78 great-grandchildren and 54 great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Nick Brabham, Dwayne Tilley, Roy Dunn, Robert Humphries, Tommy Dyer, and James Perry. Friends may call from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 8 a.m. until time of services Monday in the church. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211. Lenora Sewell Young Services for Lenora Sewell Young will be at 1 p.m. Monday in St. Juliana Catholic Church, Alexandria, with the Rev. Vincent Manuel officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories, Alexandria, under direction of Winnfield, Alexandria. Young, 72, of Alexandria died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. She retired from Central Louisiana State Hospital. She was a member of Lady Knights of St. Peter Claver Court #268. Survivors include one son, Lawrence N. Young Jr. of Alexandria; two daughters, Yvonne Young Lemons of Alexandria and Constance Young Barnes of Belleville, Ill.; one brother, Frederick Sewell of San Francisco; four sisters, Lula Webster, Mary Crittle, and Gladys Wilson, all of Alexandria and Johnnie B. Diggs of Houston; and 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A rosary will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday in the church. Friends may call from 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Monday, January 14, 2002, Obituaries Posted on January 14, 2002 Norah Stewart Allen Norah Stewart Allen, 83, of Alexandria died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002, in Regency House. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Alexandria. Adrianna Bordelon MOREAUVILLE - Adrianna Elizabeth Bordelon, 9, of Moreauville died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in Tulane Medical Center, New Orleans. Arrangements will be announced by Escude', Moreauville. Glen Ray Floyd OLLA - Glen Ray Floyd, 62, of Olla died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in Glenwood Medical Center, West Monroe. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Jena. Victor S. Gomez A committal services for Victor S. "Vic" Gomez will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, in Alexandria National Cemetery with military honors provided by Barksdale Air Force Base. A Christian wake service were held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002, in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria, with the Rev. Jose Robles-Sanchez officiating. Gomez, 50, of Alexandria died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002, in his residence. He was a retired Master Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force having served for 23 years. He was formerly employed by Red Lobster and Outback Steakhouse. He also worked at the canteen at Louisiana Technical College in Alexandria and was training manager for Paragon Casino in Marksville. He was a member of the American Legion, the Latin American Club, and the Transportation Club while he served in the Air Force. He was also an active leader in both the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. Survivors include his wife, Helen Rachal Gomez of Alexandria; two sons, Victor Samuel Gomez Jr. of Alexandria and Darren Antonio Gomez of Monroe; parents, Pedro Gomez-Rivera and Dominga Velazquez of Ceiba, Puerto Rico; two brothers, Ivan Gomez-Velazquez of Alamagordo, N.M. and Raimundo Gomez of Long Island, N.Y.; three sisters, Ana C. Gomez of Weehawken, N.J., and Zoraida Gomez and Aida Gomez, both of Bronx, N.Y.; and three grandchildren. Ernest W. Lord MANSFIELD - Services for Ernest W. Lord will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Rose-Neath, Mansfield, with Bro. Rudolph Gordon and Bro. J.P. Taylor officiating. Lord, 81, of Mansfield died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002. He was a native of Lula. He served in the U.S. Army and was a World War II veteran. He was ordained into the ministry in 1956. He was active in founding and pastoring several area churches. He devoted 30 years as pastor of Hornbeck Bible Baptist Church. He was currently pastor of Mt. Heights Baptist Church in Mansfield. He was preceded in death by one son, David Lord; and one daughter, Evelyn Lord Behan. Survivors include his wife, Bernice Treadway Lord; four daughters, Elizabeth Nelson of Converse, Marleyne Jones of Tulsa, Okla., Bonnie Lord of Alexandria, and Kathy Dowden of Anacoco; one son, Larry Lord of Shreveport; one brother, Medford Lord of Mansfield; and 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be William Dale Behan, Brain Lord, Scott Brooks, Sean Dowden, James McComic, and Jeff Jagneaux. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Brandon Mayeaux EVERGREEN -- Services for Brandon Mayeaux will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Church of the Little Flower, Evergreen, with the Rev. James Nellikunnell officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery, under direction of Melancon, Bunkie. Mayeaux, 25, of Bridge City, Texas, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, in DuBuis Hospital, Port Arthur, Texas. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Alfred and Laura Townsend; and paternal grandparents, Velton and Essie Mayeaux. Survivors include his parents, Myron and Linda T. Mayeaux of Bridge City, Texas; and one brother, Todd Mayeaux of Alma, Ark. A wake service will be at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Friends may call from 4 p.m. today until time of services Tuesday in the funeral home. Harold B. McSween Memorial services for Harold B. McSween will be at 10 a.m. today in the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Roy James officiating. Burial will be in Green Memorial Park, Pineville, under direction of John Kramer & Son. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until time of services today in the church. James L. Scallan Services for James L. Scallan will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria, with the Rev. Roy James officiating. Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial Garden. Scallan, 93, of Slidell died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in Slidell Memorial Hospital. He was a retired engineer from Missouri/Pacific Railroad. He was a 32nd degree Mason and past master of Alexandria Lodge #398 F&AM. He was also a Shriner and a member of the Cenla Shrine Club, the El Karubah Temple and a longtime member of the El Karubah Oriental Band. He was a member of the Scottish Rites and the First United Methodist Church in Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Scallan; and his parents, Hunter and Ettie Ball Scallan. Survivors include one son, James E. Scallan of Mobile, Ala.; one daughter, Katherine G. Scallan of Slidell; and three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Jerry Tarter, Ray Erwin, Don Foster, Billy O'Neal, Ernie Finger, Hardy Cain, George Tucker, Albert Moore, Albert Moore, Dennis Leitz, Michael Timothy, Phillip Timothy and members of the El Karubah Oriental Band. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. until time of services Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Slidell Memorial Hospice, c/o Slidell Memorial Hospital, 1001 Gause Blvd., Slidell, LA 70458. Chris Spruell Private graveside services for Chris Spruell will be held at Alexandria Memorial Gardens with the Rev. John Hebert officiating. Burial under direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria. Spruell, 81, of Alexandria died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in the Summit Retirement Center, Alexandria. She was a member of the Parksview Baptist Church and the Alexandria Golf and Country Club. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Maggie Heise Abbott. Survivors include her husband, James B. Spruell Jr. of Alexandria; two sons, Ray E. Spruell of Baton Rouge and Jeffrey S. Spruell of Alexandria; and two grandchildren. Ronal E. Smith HINESTON - Services for Ronal E. Smith will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Hineston Tabernacle Church, Hineston, with the Revs. Sonny Murphy, Sam Russell, and Randy Harper officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, LaCamp, under direction of Hixson, Leesville. Smith, 47, of Hineston died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria. He was a native of Alexandria and was a lifelong resident of Hineston/Rapides Parish area. He was employed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development in Alexandria for 28 years and was a member of the Hineston Tabernacle Church. He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Erwin Smith; paternal grandfather, John B. Smith; and maternal grandparents, Joseph H. and Maude Ella Branch. Survivors include his wife, Belinda Afeman Smith of Hineston; one son, Jonathan Jacob Smith of Hineston; two daughters, Tonya Lynnette Bryant of Petersburg, Va. and Laken Nicole Afeman of Hineston; parents, Elbert L. and Mary Lou Smith of Hineston; one brother, Randy L. Smith of Hineston; one sister, Rhonda Chandler of Hineston; paternal grandmother, Sylvia Smith of Hineston; and one grandchild. Friends may call from 3 p.m. today and continue until time of services Tuesday in the church. Tuesday, January 15, 2002, Obituaries Posted on January 15, 2002 Norah S. Allen Services for Norah S. Allen will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the First Presbyterian Church, Alexandria, with the Rev. John T. Wamsley officiating. Entombment will be in Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens, Florence, under direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria. Allen, 83, of Alexandria died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002, in Regency House. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and a member of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority. She was preceded in death by her husband, Seward E. Allen; her parents, Douglas and Christina Morrison Stewart; and one brother, Ian Morrison Stewart. Survivors include two sons, Douglas S. Allen of Alexandria and Robert L. Allen of Bellaire, Texas; one brother, Douglas W.J. Stewart of Missasauga, Ontario, Canada; and four grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Douglas S. Allen, Robert L. Allen, Brian Allen, James Allen, Lewis Allen and Timothy Allen. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. today and from 2-5 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home, and from 6:30 p.m. until time of services Wednesday in the church. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 605C Medical Center Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301-8127, or to the Alzheimer's Association, 919 N. Michigan Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60611. Vera Kelley Ganson Services for Vera Kelley Ganson will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with the Rev. Jim Spencer officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Bentley. Ganson, 70, of Pineville died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church and a nurse at Central State Hospital. Survivors include one son, Bill Wiley of Pineville; one daughter, Sandra W. McCoy of Pineville; two brothers, Aubrey Kelley Jr. of Alexandria and John Kelley of Pineville; two sisters, Linda Cupp of Franklinton and Margie McDonald of Tioga; and nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Perry Stewart, Matt Bartlett, Jude McCoy, Logan McCoy, Randy Wilmore, Bo Edwards and Mark Aaron Dryden. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 605C Medical Center Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301-8127. Dorothy Hussong ELIZABETH - Services for Dorothy Hussong will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Elizabeth Baptist Church, Elizabeth, with Dr. Jeffery Cook officiating. Burial will be in Hampton Memorial Gardens, Elizabeth, under direction of Rush, Oakdale. Hussong, 77, of Lafayette died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in Lafayette General Medical Center, Lafayette. She was a longtime resident of Elizabeth where she was a member of the Garden Club. She was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church. She owned and operated H&R Block in Oakdale for many years and was a member of the Oakdale Area Chamber of Commerce. She owned Shelter Insurance in Oakdale and retired from Calcasieu Paper Company after 26 years. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Patricia G. Hussong. Survivors include her husband, Harold E. Hussong of Lafayette; two sons, Michael W. Hussong of Elizabeth and Richard L. Hussong of Oakdale; four daughters, Twila J. Tilley of Lafayette, Sonja Westbrook of Monroe, Lori Barton of Bentley and Angela Arnold of Sulphur; two brothers, Adrion Melder of Brown Deer, Wis., and Aubrey O'Dell Melder of Glenmora; one sister, Opel Brown of Knoxville, Tenn.; and 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Michael W. Hussong, Richard L. Hussong, Kevin Hussong, Shane Hussong, Seth Hussong and Adam Hussong. Friends may call from 3-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. until time of services Wednesday in the church. Dewey Paul Roy Services for Dewey Paul Roy will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Forest Lawn, Pineville. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Pineville. Roy, 85, of Alexandria died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Alexandria. He was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Alexandria. He was owner of A-1 Mobile Home Repairs, an usher at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church and a member of the American Legion. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Roy and Edwina Daigrepont Roy; and one grandchild. Survivors include his wife, Mary Brouillette Roy of Alexandria; two sons, Philip Paul Roy of Shreveport and James Paul Roy of Lake Charles; one daughter, Carol Roy Warren of Ft. Worth; one brother, Joseph Roy of Kenner; four sisters, Una Rachal and Lela Voorhies, both of Alexandria, Lillian Poche of Florida and Theresa Dubroc of Pineville; and three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Philip Roy, Richard Warren, James Roy, Edward Rachal, Joseph Roy and Ricky Dauzart. A Christian wake service will be at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Wednesday in the funeral home. Steven Smelser BAYOU CHICOT - Services for Steven Smelser will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Calvary Baptist Church, Bayou Chicot, with Bro. Leon Terrell officiating. Burial will be in Vandenburg Cemetery, Bayou Chicot, under direction of Ardoin, Ville Platte. Smelser, 48, of Alexandria died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002, in Lakeview Regional Medical Center, Covington. He was a self-employed businessman and a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife, Becky Forman Smelser of Alexandria; two sons, Samuel Smelser of Alexandria and Steven Andrew Smelser of Columbus, Ohio; three daughters, Gina Cripper of St. Louis, Mo., Brandy Shaw of San Antonio, Texas, and Sara Ann Smelser of Piqua, Ohio; two brothers, Danny Baldwin and Walter Baldwin, both of Wilberton, Okla.; and two sisters, Cindy Passmore of Wilberton, Okla., and Terri Smelser of Oklahoma. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Wednesday in the church. Wednesday, January 16, 2002, Obituaries Posted on January 16, 2002 Geneva A. Bradford Services for Geneva Ann Brossett Bradford will be at 12:30 p.m. today in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with the Revs. David Roberts, Daryl Floyd and David Kimsey officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Pineville. Bradford, 51, of Pineville died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe D. Brossett and Arizona Fletcher Brossett; and four brothers, Joe Dewey Brossett, Ernest Brossett, Roy Brossett and Joe Nathan "J.N." Brossett. Survivors include her husband, Roger Bradford; one daughter, Shannon; three sisters, Mildred Dubroc, Lois Johnson and Lola Bordelon, all of Pineville; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Joe Gass III, Larry Landry, Nathan Brossett, Jeff Brossett, Roy Brossett Jr. and Bobby Brossett. Friends may call from 8 a.m. until time of services today in the funeral home. Joyce Dewitt Clark DRY PRONG - Joyce Dewitt Clark, 64, of Dry Prong died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria. Arrangements will be announced by Rush, Pineville. Friends may call from 4-10 p.m. today in the funeral home. Nena Cromwell TIOGA - Services for Nena Cromwell will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Victory Life Fellowship Church, Tioga, with the Revs. Norman Youngblood, Bob Galloway and Charles Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Alexandria National Cemetery under direction of Hixson Brothers, Pineville. Cromwell, 81, of Pineville died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in Tioga. She was a retired private sitter. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Clarence Cromwell and James Conley Barton; parents, William Burk and Lessie Angeline Carpenter Johnson; one sister, Bessie Johnson Yokum; and two brothers, Amos Johnson and Henry Johnson. Survivors include one son, Ret. Lt. Col. James Burk Barton of Tampa, Fla.; three daughters, Nena Barton Pritchard of Pollock, Judy Cromwell Culbert of Tioga and Betty Cromwell Richerson of Pineville; one brother, Floyd Johnson of Calvin; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Greg Brown, James Nicholas Barton, Charles David Richer-son, Charles Ray Richerson, Shawn Louis Gore, Shane Louis Gore, Sky Louis Gore and Kerry Bradford Abercrombie. Friends may call from 4:30 p.m. today until 8 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. until time of services in the church. M.L. DeCuir Jr. BORDELONVILLE - M.L. DeCuir Jr., 86, of Bordelonville died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria. Arrangements will be announced by Escude', Mansura. Alvie Lowell Franklin JONESVILLE - Alvie Lowell Franklin, 82, of Jonesville died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in his residence. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Jena. Louise J. Granger VIDOR, Texas - Louise Juneau Granger, 85, of Vidor died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Beaumont. She was a former resident of Bayou Chicot. Arrangements will be announced by Melancon, Bunkie. Donnella M. Gunn HINESTON - Donnella Marie Gunn, 81, of Hineston died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in Fair Oaks Nursing Home, Hineston. Arrangements will be announced by Rush, Oakdale. J.D. Holmes WINNFIELD - J.D. Holmes, 84, of Winnfield died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in Parkview Care Center. Arrangements will be announced by Southern. Bobbie Johnson CLEAR WATER - Bobbie Johnson, 47, of Clear Water died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Alexandria. William D. Keith Services for William Douglas "Doug" Keith will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of John Kramer & Son, Alexandria, with the Rev. Roy James officiating. Entombment will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Keith, 95, of Alexandria died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. He was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church of Alexandria. He was a retired vice president and loan officer of the Rapides Bank & Trust Co. He attended Louisiana College and was a member of the Georgia Crackers Quartet on the RKO Vaudeville Circuit during the early and mid 1930s. He sang in the Kiwanis Minstrels locally. Survivors include his wife, Maxine Gaukel Keith of Alexandria; and two sisters, Ruth Virginia Keith McCloskey and Jane Keith Demarest, both of Alexandria. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of services Thursday in the funeral home. Richard T. Nitz Jr. Richard Todd "T.J." Nitz Jr., infant son of Richard Todd and Melony Lawrence Nitz of Pineville, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation Hospital, New Orleans. Arrangements will be announced by Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Pineville. Dennis P. Normand Services for Dennis Paul Normand will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Pineville Pentecostal Church with the Revs. David Roberts, David Kimsey and Dennis Durand officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Pineville, under direction of Hixson Brothers, Pineville. Normand, 66, of Pineville died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Pineville Pentecostal Church and a retired impounding officer for the city of Pineville. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Janice Wiley. Survivors include his wife, Judy Normand of Pineville; one son, Ricky Normand of Deville; three daughters, Darlene Thompson and Sherry Edmonson, both of Deville, and Paula Normand of Pineville; one stepdaughter, Pamela Roszell of Ruby; two brothers, C.J. Normand of Pineville and Jimmy Normand of Alexandria; one sister, Nora Durison of Pineville; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jerry Brumley Jr., William Hilton Edmonson Jr., Joseph Edmonson, John Thompson III, Jamie Wiley and Dustin Wiley. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. today and from 8-11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home, and from noon until time of services in the church. Dewey Paul Roy Services for Dewey Paul Roy will be at 2 p.m. today in St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Alexandria. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Pineville, under direction of Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Roy, 85, of Alexandria died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Alexandria. He was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Alexandria. He was owner of A-1 Mobile Home Repairs, an usher at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church and a member of the American Legion. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Roy and Edwina Daigrepont Roy; and one grandchild. Survivors include his wife, Mary Brouillette Roy of Alexandria; two sons, Philip Paul Roy of Shreveport and James Paul Roy of Lake Charles; one daughter, Carol Roy Warren of Ft. Worth; one brother, Joseph Roy of Kenner; four sisters, Una Rachal and Lela Voorhies, both of Alexandria, Lillian Ponthieux of Florida, and Theresa Dubroc of Pineville; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Philip Roy, Richard Warren, James Roy, Edward Rachal, Joseph Roy and Ricky Dauzart. Friends may call from 8 a.m. until time of services today in the funeral home. James D. Santos ANACOCO - James Doug-las Santos, 46, of Anacoco died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in Shreveport. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson, Leesville. Esther Slipman Esther Slipman, 90, of Al-exandria died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in Lexington House, Alexandria. Arrangements will be announced by Rabenhorst, Baton Rouge. Azalea Harrell Smith Services for Azalea Harrell Smith will be at 10 a.m. today in the chapel of John Kramer & Son, Alexandria, with the Revs. Hardy Beaubouef and Ed Blankenship officiating. Burial will be in Paul Cemetery, Forest Hill. Smith, 76, of Alexandria died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in Dubuis Hospital for Continuing Care. She was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip H. Smith; and one sister, Evelyn Young. Survivors include four sons, Thomas W. Smith of Lecompte, Robert P. Smith of Pineville, Phillip H. Smith of Alexandria and Michael L. Smith of New Orleans; one daughter, Catherine O. Campbell of Monroe; two brothers, Wilson Harrell and Hugh Harrell, both of Oklahoma City, Okla.; one sister, Della Beaubouef of Jena; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Thomas W. Smith, Robert P. Smith, Michael L. Smith, Billy Tanner, Kirby Campbell and Hugh Harrell. Friends may call from 8:30 a.m. until time of services today in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans, National Headquarters, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301. Dovie Louise Tyler COLFAX - Dovie Louise Tyler, 88, of Colfax died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by Kramer of Colfax. Lily Allene Wilson Services for Lily Allene Dunlap Wilson will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with the Rev. Jim Thomasee officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Effie. Wilson, 68, of Kolin died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. She was a retired secretary from Ruby Wise Elementary School with 31 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Lillie Mae Dunlap of Vick; and one grandchild. Survivors include her husband, Edwin "Randy" Wilson of Pineville; one daughter, Debra Wilson Lu-cas of Pineville; one sister, Audie Lee Jones of Little Rock, Ark.; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Dustin Lucas, Todd Lucas, Gene Dunlap, Belton Beaubouef, Clayson Dunlap Jr. and Leeland Jones. Friends may call from 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Thursday in the funeral home. Thursday, January 17, 2002, Obituaries Posted on January 17, 2002 Paul Albrecht Jr. NATCHITOCHES - Services for Paul Albrecht Jr. will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Blanchard-St. Denis. Burial will be in Memory Lawn Cemetery. Albrecht, 69, of New Orleans, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in New Orleans. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Friday in the funeral home. Roger Dale Busby LACAMP - Services for Roger Dale Busby will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Laurel Hill Baptist Church, LaCamp, with the Revs. Sherman Busby, Harlis Meylian and Mark Brumbaugh officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Hixson, Leesville. Busby, 45, of Leesville died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in Ro-sepine. He was a native and lifelong resident of the Leesville/Vernon Parish area and was a 1975 graduate of Leesville High School. He attended Laurel Hill Baptist Church in LaCamp and for the past 23 years was em-ployed by Boise Cascade in DeRidder as a paper maker. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Nathan-iel Busby. Survivors include his wife, Carol Bach Busby; one son, Christopher Dale Busby of Leesville; one daughter, Crystal Emily Busby of Leesville; mother, Ebbie Hagan Busby of DeRidder; three brothers, Nathaniel Rubin Busby of LaCamp, Ronald Lynn Busby of Many and Rodney Wayne Busby of Natchitoches; and one sister, Ersula Busby Flaherty of De-Ridder. Friends may call from 5 p.m. today until time of services Friday in the church. Reva J. Carpenter NATCHITOCHES - Services for Reva Johnson Car-penter will be at 10 a.m. today in Fountain of Life United Pentecostal Church with the Rev. James Whitehead and Brad Ray officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery under direction of Blanchard-St. Denis. Carpenter, 83, of Natchitoches died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in Natchitoches Parish Hospital. She was a native of Natchitoches and a home-maker. She was a charter member of Fountain of Life United Pentecostal Church, where she was a former Sunday school teacher and youth leader. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray L. Car-penter; one daughter, Rose Marie Carpenter; and two grandchildren. Survivors include two sons, Billy W. Carpenter of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Lonnie C. Carpenter of Gil-mer, Texas; two daughters, Shirley Brown of Tatum, Texas, and Bobbie Pearsall of Morgan City; 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Carl Carpenter, Buddy Carpenter, Kevin O'Con, Edward Elkins, Raymond Carpenter and Andrew Halko. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of services today in the church. Joyce Dewitt Clark Services for Joyce Dewitt Clark will be at 10 a.m. today in the chapel of Rush, Pin-eville, with the Rev. Jim Spencer officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Bentley. Clark, 64, of Dry Prong died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. She was a native of Pineville and a 1956 graduate of Pineville High School. She was a retired cottage mother at Pinecrest State School and a member of Kingsville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Ray Clark. Survivors include four sons, Richard Wayne Clark of Prospect, Russell Allen Clark of Lawrenceville, Ga., Randy Jarrell Clark of Macon, Ga., and Rodney Kyle Ray off Cummings, Ga.; one brother, Johnnie Dewitt of Houston; and 10 grandchildren. Virginia L. Cloutier NATCHITOCHES - Services for Virginia Lemeur Cloutier will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Church of the Immaculate Conception with the Rev. Stephen Scott Chemino officiating. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery under direction of Blanchard-St. Denis. Cloutier, 70, of Natchitoches died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, in Natchitoches Parish Hospital. She was a native of Westlake and a homemaker. She was a member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Anna Claire Cloutier; and parents, Alceid Frances and Virginia Thorp Lemeur. Survivors include her husband, Louis Arnold Cloutier of Natchitoches; two sons, Dr. L. Arnold Cloutier Jr. of Houma and Wilbur Guy Cloutier III of LaRose; three daughters, Suzette Cloutier Fiallos of Natchitoches, Lisa Cloutier McCowen of Lafayette and Christi Cloutier Cupp of Wichita, Kan.; one sister, Lorraine Jackson of Newport, Ky.; one brother, John E. Lemeur of New Orleans; 14 grandchildren. A wake service will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Friends may call from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday and from 8-10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mary Catherine Dale Mary Catherine Dale, 79, of Alexandria died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Local arrangements are under direction of John Kramer & Son. She was a member of the Moose Lodge Ladies Auxiliary and the Community Baptist Church of Alexandria. She was also the owner of D&D Ceramics, Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert N. Dale; one son, Dennis Ray Dale; and mother, Bertha Gibbs. Survivors include one son, Barry "Pete" Dale of Alexandria; one daughter, Vicki Lynn Bynog of Shreveport; one sister, Jean Pruitt of Stuttgart, Ark.; one step-brother, Jackson Gibbs of Shreveport; three grandchil-dren and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Community Baptist Church, 1807 Community Lane, Alex-andria, LA 71303. Louise Dorsey Services for Louise Dorsey will be at 7 p.m. today in the chapel of Gonzaque Purple-Shield, Alexandria, with the Rev. Robert Granvel Jr. officiating. Burial with dismissal at 10 a.m. Friday will be in Garden of Memories. Dorsey, 83, of Alexandria died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. Survivors include one brother, Flan Johnson of Alexandria; and two sisters, Bernice Boyd of Alexandria and Dorothy Bobbs of Albu-querque, N.M. John D. Holmes WINNFIELD - Services for John D. Holmes will be at 11 a.m. today in First United Methodist Church, Winnfield, with the Revs. Barry Hoek-stra and David Dietzel officiating. Burial will be in Gar-den of Memories under direction of Southern, Winnfield. Holmes, 84, of Winnfield died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in Parkview Care Center. He was a Winnfield native and served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II in the 29th Bomb Group. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. He was retired from American Creo-sote and then worked as a landman on oil and gas leases. He was a member of the Rotary Club, Methodist Men's Group, Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, AARP and Friends. He was a choir member, a lay leader, Sunday school teacher and superintendent. Survivors include his wife, Verlon Lovell Holmes of Winnfield; two daughters, Marsha Holmes Vautrot of Destrehan and Nancy Holmes Reed of Jackson, Miss.; one sister, Ada Mae Clark of Shreveport; one brother, Woodrow Holmes of Jonesboro; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be John F. Lovell III, Bob Naremore, Nolan Franks, Christian Reed, Tim Vines, Philip Streva and Johnny Lovell. Friends may call from 8:30 a.m. until time of services today in the funeral home. Bobbie S. Johnson Services for Bobbie Schrock Johnson will be at 10 a.m. today in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria, with Bishop G.A. Mangun officiating. Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens. Johnson, 48, of Cheneyville died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Donald Ray Johnson Sr. of Cheneyville; two sons, Samuel Lee Johnson of Hamburg and Donald Ray Johnson Jr. of Satsuma; one daughter, Judy Pribbernow of St. Francisville; father, Robert Samuel Schrock of Cheneyville; brother, Robert Milner Schrock of Hollywood, Fla.; two sisters, Janice Schrock Hodges of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Evelyn Schrock Soderman of Le-compte; and four grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Donald Ray Johnson Jr., Ronnie Mayeaux, Lesley Hansack, Billy Stutzman and Carl Mar-ler. Friends may call from 8 a.m. until time of services today in the funeral home. Carrie C. Moreau BUNKIE - Services for Carrie Chelette Moreau will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Bunkie, with Monsignor Steve Testa officiating. Burial will be in Mater Dolo-rosa Cemetery under direction of Melancon, Bunkie. Moreau, 81, of Bunkie died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and a retired sales clerk. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Philomene Bordelon Chelette; four brothers, Roy Chelette, Joe Chelette, Leonard Che-lette and Felix Chelette Jr.; and two sisters, Claudia Johnson and Julia Polotzola. Survivors include her husband, Harold Moreau of Bunkie; one brother, J.D. "T-Nincy" Chelette of Opelousas; and two sisters, Beatrice Hicks of Big Cane and Hazel McDonald of Bunkie. A wake service will begin at 6 p.m. today in the funeral home. Friends may call from 4:30-10 p.m. today and from 8-10:15 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Richard T. Nitz Jr. Services for Richard Todd "T.J." Nitz Jr., infant son of Richard Todd Nitz and Melanie Lawrence Nitz of Pineville, will be at 3 p.m. today in Esler Field Baptist Church, Pineville, with the Rev. Jimmy Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Holloway, under direction of Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Pineville. The infant, 3 days, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation Hospital, New Orleans. Survivors in addition to his parents include paternal grandmother, Nora Nitz of Pineville; maternal grand-parents, Andrew Jr. and Debbie Lawrence of Winnsboro; maternal great-grandparents, Andrew Sr. and Mary Lawrence of Deville; maternal great-grandmother, Loretta Gorman of Winnsboro; maternal great-great-grandmother, Yola Breaux of Lafayette; and maternal great-great-grandfather, Ambrose Pri-meaux of Winnsboro. Pallbearers will be Aaron Phillips and Brandon Ducote. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until shortly before time of services today in the church. Verna Mae Peavy JENA - Services for Verna Mae Windham Peavy will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Kinner & Stevens, Jena, with the Revs. Randy Ray and Dominick DiCarlo officiating. Burial will be in Belah Cemetery, Trout. Peavy, 78, of Jena died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, in LaSalle General Hospital. She was a clerical worker and member of Jena First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo E. Peavy; and parents, Anthony and Eula Ganey Windham. Survivors include one daughter, Annette P. Roberts of Jena; two sons, Jerry R. Peavy and Earl W. Peavy, both of Jena; one sister, Voncille Tarpley of Trout; one brother, Dale Windham of Trout; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Friday in the funeral home. Bernice Reed Bernice Reed, 62, of Pineville died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by Rush, Pineville. James D. Santos LEESVILLE - Services for James Douglas Santos will be at 2 p.m. Friday in St. Michael's Catholic Church, Leesville, with the Revs. Angelo Messina and Joseph Montalbano officiating. Bur-ial will be in Good Hope Cemetery, Anacoco, under direction of Hixson, Leesville. Santos, 46, of Anacoco died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in Shreveport. He was born in Noble and was a longtime resident of the Anacoco/Vernon Parish area. He was a past president of the Anacoco Lions Club and past president and steward of the IBEW Local Union No. 194. He was a 1973 graduate of Anacoco High School and had been employed by Valley Electric since 1988 as an equipment operator. He was a parishioner of St. Michael's Catholic Church, where he was director of re-ligious education for six years. He was a Eucharistic minister, high school teacher and CCD director. He was a director, member and 3rd degree Knight with Knights of Columbus Council No. 4156, Grand Knight 1998-99 and Grand Duke 1998-99. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Santos of Anacoco; two sons, Derrick San-tos and Dustin Santos, both of Anacoco; one daughter, Heather Castillo of Anacoco; mother, Willie Mae Santos of Anacoco; three brothers, Benny Santos and Harold L. Santos, both of Anacoco, and James W. Santos of Texas City, Texas; one sister, Nancy Haymon of Anacoco; and one grandchild. A rosary service will begin at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Friends may call from 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Dovie Waller Tyler COLFAX - Services for Dovie Louise Waller Tyler will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Kramer of Col-fax with the Rev. Ron Perry and Dr. Gene Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro. Tyler, 88, of Colfax died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Winn Parish and had resided in Colfax since 1956. She and her husband owned Tyler's In and Out. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene since 1945 and a member of the Colfax Christian Women's Association. She was a resident of Kingsley Place at Alexandria for the past 11/2 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester A. Tyler; two sons, Philip Tyler and Jimmy Charles Tyler; and parents, Albert and Lena Kornegay Waller. Survivors include two daughters, Delores Tyler of Sapulpa, Okla., and Diane Tyler of Austin, Texas; three sons, Gayle "Sonny" Tyler, Stephen Tyler and Stanley Tyler, all of Colfax; 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Heath Tyler, Cody Tyler, Lance Tyler, James Tyler, Tim Tyler and Randy Tyler. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. until time of services Friday in the funeral home. Mickle E. Vidrine LONE PINE - Graveside services for Mickle E. Vidrine will be at 1:30 p.m. today in Griffin Hill Cemetery, Lone Pine, with the Rev. Wil-liam Field officiating. Burial will be under direction of Hixson Brothers, Bunkie. Vidrine, 58, of Clearwater died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in his residence. He was a retired truck driver. Survivors include one daughter, Ashley Vidrine of Pineville; three sons, Preston Vidrine and Christopher Vi-drine, both of Cheneyville, and Michael Lynn Brown of Ohio; three sisters, Bessie Prowse of Clearwater, Martha Winters of Lecompte and Nell Deville of Alexandria; three brothers, Richard Vi-drine of Sterling, Va., Hilton Vidrine of New Orleans and John Vidrine of Baton Rouge; and one grandchild. Pallbearers will be Louis Wisniewski, Walter Wisniewski, Robert Winters, Chad Deville, Tony Nugyen and Mark Stroud. Friends may call at 1:15 p.m. today at the cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. James Episcopal Church, 1620 Murray St., Alexandria LA 71301. Mildred F. Ziegler UNION LAKE, Mich. - Memorial services for Mildred Fillette Ziegler were held Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, in Union Lake Chapel of Elton Black & Son Funeral Home. Ziegler, 77, of Union Lake died Monday, Jan. 7, 2002. She was a native of Alexandria, La., and a 1940 graduate of Bolton High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Ziegler; father, Louis H. Fillette; and mother, Birdie Lee Fillette Ross. Survivors include one daughter, Arlene L. Jenson of White Lake, Mich.; two sons, William L. Ziegler Jr. and Murray A. Ziegler, both of Union Lake; four sisters, Re-becca Fillette Greaves and Phyllis Fillette St. Romain, both of Alexandria, La., Ruby Fillette Manis of Las Vegas and Nancy Fillette Alexander of DeSoto, Texas; three brothers, Louis D. Fillette of Alexandria, La., John W. Fillette of Pinola, Miss., and Walter J. Fillette of Redding, Calif.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Sunday, January 20, 2002, Obituaries Posted on January 20, 2002 Burnia Charrier BOYCE - Services for Amelita Burnia Dee Bridges Charrier will be at 2 p.m. today in First Baptist Church of Boyce with the Revs. Jim Lofton and Waynon Mott officiating. Burial will be in Bay Springs Cemetery, Chopin, under direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria. Charrier, 66, of Boyce died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Boyce. She was a retired switchboard operator at Rapides General Hospital in Alexandria. Survivors include her husband, Sims Charrier of Boyce; three sons, Jimmy Charrier, Timothy Charrier and Jeremy Charrier, all of Boyce; one stepdaughter, Cecille Bebee of Sharp; one brother, Carl Lee Marion Bridges of Boyce; one sister, Olgia Rhea Nichols of Boyce; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Donald Welch, Robert Hamberlin, Craig Chaney, Joe Nichols, Paul Crosby, Chuck Kelley, Michael Bebee, Van Kachataran, Robert Bridges and Lee Bridges. Friends may call from 8 a.m. until noon today in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. until time of services today in the church. Memorials may be made to the charity of donor's choice. Madola Lachney MARKSVILLE - Services for Madola Lachney will be at 1 p.m. today in St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. James Ferguson officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery No. 1 under direction of Escude', Mansura. Lachney, 70, of Marksville died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Zeno Lachney and Annie Lachney; and one son, Marion Deshautelle. Survivors include five sons, Dale Deshautelle of Hineston, Marvin Deshautelle of Center Point, Dean J. Lucas and Ray Lucas, both of Marksville, and Eugene Lucas of Effie; two daughters, Bobbie L. Dauzat of Pineville and Dola Mae Lucas Guillot of Hessmer; three brothers, Dewey Lachney, Irvin Lachney and Jessie Lachney, all of Marksville; two sisters, Edith Ducote and Evelyn Lachney, both of Marksville; 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Dale Deshautelle, Marvin Deshautelle, Tanner Deshautelle, Marvin Guillot, Eugene Lucas, Dean J. Lucas and Ray Lucas. Friends may call until time of services today in the funeral home. Pearlie M. Rhodes NATCHITOCHES - Services for Pearlie Marie Rhodes will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Blanchard-St. Denis with the Rev. Ralph Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Rhodes, 59, of Natchitoches died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, in Highland Hospital, Shreveport. She was a native of Natchitoches. She was a retired school bus driver for Natchitoches Parish School Board. She attended Living Word Baptist Fellowship in Natchitoches. She was preceded in death by her father, W.E. "Bill" Gray; and one sister, Clara Gooden. Survivors include her husband, Frank Rhodes of Natchitoches; two daughters, Annette Allen and Connie White, both of Natchitoches; her mother, Pearl Gray of Shreveport; one brother, Roy Pardue of Natchitoches; and four grandchildren. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Monday in the funeral home. Michael Lee Savant Services for Michael Lee Savant will be at noon Monday in The Pentecostals of Alexandria with the Revs. James Larson, Mike Tuminello and Anthony Mangun officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Pineville, under direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria. Savant, 42, of Los Angeles died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles. He was a member of The Pentecostals of Alexandria, a native of Beaumont, Texas, and owner of Automatic Media Video in Los Angeles. He was preceded in death by his father, Herschel James Savant. Survivors include his mother, Nara Lee Savant Wenrich of Dallas; and one sister, Marla Savant Box of Dallas. Pallbearers will be Huey "Junior" Mills, Timmy Waters, Mark Kimball, Randy Pfieffer, J.D. Lawson, James Owens, Stan Bollinger, Danny Franklin, Kim Owens, Mike Dubois, Brent Croom, Larry Clark, Phil McKellar and Butch Ryder. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. today at the G.A. Mangun Center and from 9 a.m. until time of services Monday in the church. Memorials may be made to the G.A. Mangun Family Life Center, P.O. Box 8838, Alexandria, LA 71306. Thomas Toney LEESVILLE - Services for Thomas Toney will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Hixson with the Rev. D.R. Davis officiating. Burial will be in Castor Cemetery with full Masonic graveside services. Toney, 73, of Leesville died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, in Progressive Care Center, Shreveport. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1949 with the rank of private first class and the National Guard in 1953 with the rank of sergeant first class. He served during World War II and the Korean War. He was a Louisiana state trooper from 1954 until his retirement in 1971. He also served on the Shreveport Police Department Airport Authority from 1974-1984. Survivors include three sons, Thomas H. Toney of Stonewall, Kenneth Toney of Leesville and Ronald Toney of Ball; one brother, Amos Toney of Leesville; one sister, Rose Woodham of Hineston; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Louisiana state troopers and Vernon Parish sheriff's deputies. Friends may call from 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Monday in the funeral home. Johnnie T. White CLOUTIERVILLE - Services for Johnnie Thomas White will be at 3 p.m. today in St. John the Baptist Church with the Rev. H. Gerald Bordelon officiating. Burial will be in Cloutierville Cemetery under direction of Blanchard-St. Denis, Natchitoches. White, 88, of Cloutierville died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, in Natchitoches Parish Hospital. He was born in Gorum. He retired with 31 years service from the Natchitoches Parish School System as a bus driver. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Josephine White; his parents, Joe and Slavie White; two sisters, Lou Basco and Elizabeth "Lizia" Halloway; and one brother, James "Jimmy" White. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Gossett of Baker and Lois Pickering of Cloutierville; two sons, Thomas Frank White of Lena and Joseph Douglas White of Denham Springs; two sisters, Evelyne Vandersyten of Alexandria and Rosie Basco of Pineville; two brothers, Artis White of Tioga and Ambrose White of Rayville; 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be David White, Jason White, James Chad White, John Curtis White, Jimmy Cannon and James R. White. William L. Willis WINNFIELD - Services for William Lawrence "Bill" Willis will be at 2 p.m. today in First Baptist Church of Winnfield with the Revs. Lindsey Burns and Clovis Sturdivant officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Winnfield under direction of Southern. Willis of Winnfield died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, in Longleaf Nursing Home, Ruston. He was a native of Trout, a resident of Winnfield, a member of First Baptist Church and Kingdom Builders Sunday school class. He was a member of Winnfield Kiwanis Club and the Winn Parish Retired Teachers Association. He was a graduate of Louisiana Tech with a master's degree at Northeast Louisiana University and plus 30 hours at Northwestern State University. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was a teacher, coach and principal at Sikes High School. Survivors include his wife, Olive Ann Willis of Winnfield; one son, Lawrence James "Larry" Willis of Sikes; one daughter, Laura Ann Flurry of Ruston; one sister, Valrie Kimbell of Tallulah; and three grandchildren. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. Monday, January 21, 2002, Obituaries Posted on January 21, 2002 Lori C. Boisvert Services for Lori Christine Boisvert will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with the Revs. Matt Woollett and Phil Michiels officiating. Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens. Boisvert, 31, of Pineville died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, in Centerpoint. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Pineville and was a member of both the Louisiana State Democratic Committee and the Central Louisiana Democratic Committee. She was also a coach with the Pineville Youth Baseball program. Survivors include one daughter, Haley Boisvert of Pineville; one son, Bryce Bordelon of Pineville; parents, Dr. & Mrs. Robert A. Boisvert of Pineville; four sisters, Kelly Boisvert Faircloth, Tiffany Boisvert Trotter, Kim Boisvert Solomon and Tracy Boisvert Brown, all of Pineville; and paternal grandmother, Dorothy Boisvert of Alexandria. A Christian wake service will be at 7:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Faircloth Jr., Robert Brown Jr., Mike Solomon Jr., James Trotter II, John Bowers and Stacey Scallan. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. today and after 8 a.m. until time of services Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Jude Children's Research Hospital St., 501 Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105-1905. Freddie Lucas Services for Freddie Lucas will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday in England Park Baptist Church, Alexandria, with the Rev. A.L. Johnson officiating. Burial with dismissal at 10 a.m. Wednesday will be in Roadview, Taylor Hill, under direction of Gonzaque Purple-Shield, Alexandria. Lucas, 45, of Alexandria died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by one sister, Agnes Faye Lucas. Survivors include his wife, Tina Gullette Lucas of Alexandria; one son, Freddie Lucas Jr. of Alexandria; one stepdaughter, Undreka Gullette of Alexandria; parents, James Charles Sr. and Alberta Rax Lucas of Lena; six brothers, James Charles Lucas Jr. of Sacramento, Calif., Alonzo Lucas of Lena, Wilson Lucas, Anthony Lucas and John Henry Lucas, all of Alexandria and Albert Lucas of Boyce; and six sisters, Geneva Stevens and Mary Johnson, both of Alexandra, Maxine Lucas of Lena, Barbara Thompson and Iola Lucas, both of Natchitoches and Debra Lucas of Boyce. A wake service will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday in the church. Luther Marze Sr. ANACOCO - Services for Luther Marze Sr. will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the First Baptist Church, Anacoco, with the Revs. Durhl Ray Davis and Nick Hilton officiating. Burial will be in Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery, Hornbeck, under direction of Labby Memorial, Leesville. Marze Sr., 81, of Anacoco died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002. He was a native of Sabine Parish and a resident of Anacoco most of his life. He was a retired school bus driver for Anacoco school. He was a former owner of Marze Citgo Service Station in Anacoco. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Anacoco and a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Inez Marze of Anacoco; four sons, Luther Marze Jr. of Nashville, Tenn., Ricky Marze of Rosepine, Michael Lynn Marze of Leesville and Dickey Jerome Marze of Lafayette; one daughter, Bonnie Sue Moore of Anacoco; two brothers, Leamen Marze of Orange, Texas and Carrol Wayne Marze of Anacoco; two sisters, Ruby Laverne Crager of Leesville and Leola Fay Prewett of Port Arthur, Texas; and 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Robbey Moore, Richard Moore, Daniel Marze, Cade Marze, Drew Marze, Josh Marze, Derek Rawles and Clyde Clemons. Friends may call until time of services Tuesday in the church. Tuesday, January 22, 2002, Obituaries Posted on January 22, 2002 Blanche T. Adams RUSTON - Graveside services for Blanche T. Adams will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston, with the Rev. Clarence Brooks officiating. Burial will be under direction of John Kramer & Son. Adams, 90, of Alexandria died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. She was a graduate of Louisiana Tech and taught at Brame Junior High School for a decade. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sanders Adams; and parents, William A. and Harriet K. Marby Taylor. Survivors include one son, Dr. Donald S. Adams of New Orleans; three sisters, Irene T. Lowrey and Frances T. Fisher, both of Monroe and Katherine Taylor of Houston; one brother, William "Bill" A. Taylor of Dallas; and one grandchild. Friends may call from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association-La Inc., 2304 S. MacArthur Drive, Suite F, Alexandria, LA 71301. Oceana Bordelon FIFTH WARD - Services for Oceana Mary Dauzat Bordelon will be at 11 a.m. today in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Fifth Ward, with the Revs. Rusty Rabalais, Jim Ferguson and Tom Jezak officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Hixson Brothers, Marksville. Bordelon, 63, of Marksville died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, in Marksville. She was a native and a longtime resident of Fifth Ward and a resident of Marksville. She was a former member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marksville. She was preceded in death by her mother, Pauline Dauzat; and one sister, Arceline Rousseau. Survivors include her husband, Burton "T-Noon" Bordelon of Marksville; two sons, Emeric "Micky" Bordelon and Brian Bordelon, both of Marksville; two daughters, Cindy B. Guillot and Shalane B. Laborde, both of Marksville; two brothers, Richard Dauzat and Gene Dauzat, both of Fifth Ward; four sisters, Mary Ann Vead and Doris Neck, both of Marksville, Linda Parks and Christine Dauzat, both of Fifth Ward; father, Eli J. Dauzat of Fifth Ward; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Wendell Guillot, Scott Tassin, Timmy Laborde, Paul Gaspard, Chance Laborde and Billy Temple. Friends may call until time of services today in the church. Anna W. Dyess Services for Anna W. Dyess will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of John Kramer & Son with the Revs. O.C. Marler and Dan Smelser officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Gardner. Dyess, 86, of Alexandria died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in Lexington House, Alexandria. She was a member of the Pentecostals of Alexandria. She was a retired minister's wife and together they pastored churches throughout the United States for 50 years with the United Pentecostal Church International. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Edward L. Dyess; parents, Wesley and Izilla Edward White; two sisters, Mae Dyess and Rubena Setliff; and one brother, Joseph C. White. Survivors include one brother, Carroll White of Flatwoods; and one sister, Doris Strohm of Lawton, Okla. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. until time of services Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Tupelo Children's Mansion, P.O. Box 167, Tupelo, MS 38802. Fannie Fontenot OBERLIN - Services for Fannie Mae Gordon Fontenot will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Oberlin, with the Rev. Michael Barras officiating. Burial will be in Reed Cemetery, Oberlin, under direction of Ardoin, Oberlin. Fontenot, 66, of Oberlin died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in Oakdale Community Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Oberlin and a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. She was also the caretaker of the Reed Cemetery in Oberlin. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Ellis and Marie Johnson Gordon; and one sister, Frankie Smith. Survivors include her husband, Curtis J. Fontenot of Oberlin; one son, Curtis Harlan Fontenot of Lafayette; two daughters, Frances West of Oakdale and Jane Fontenot of Lafayette; one brother, James A. Gordon of Oakdale; and five grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. A rosary service will be at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Visitation in the funeral home will begin for the family at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.-10 p.m. for friends, and from 7 a.m. until time of services Wednesday. Mike Francois Mike Francois, 41, of Florida, formerly of Marksville, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, Arrangements will be announced by Avoyelles Memorial, Marksville. Mary Gauthier DUPONT - Services for Mary Gauthier will be at 2 p.m. today in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Dupont. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Avoyelles Memorial, Marksville. Gauthier, 94, of Marksville died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in Avoyelles Hospital, Marksville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abone Gauthier; and three sons, Gearld Gauthier, A.G. Gauthier and Ervin Gauthier. Survivors include two sons, Roland Gauthier of Marksville and Irvin Gauthier of Lafayette; one daughter, Grace Baudin of Marksville; and 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. A rosary will be at 12:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. Friends may call from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. Ida Turner Gay Services for Ida Turner Gay will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in True Vine Missionary Baptist Church, Alexandria, with the Rev. Solomon Shorter officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories, Alexandria, under direction of Winnfield, Alexandria. Gay, 95, of Alexandria died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. She was a member of True Vine Missionary Baptist Church where she served in many auxiliary committees. She was also a poll worker during voting sessions for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fleming Gay; two sons, Charlie Turner and Curtis Turner; two brothers, Walter Lewis and Sterling Lewis; and one sister, Bertha Wright Robson. Survivors include two sons, Theodore Turner of New Orleans and Sterling Turner of Alexandria; and six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday from 9 a.m. until time of services in the church. Bobbie Rae Gordy LEESVILLE - Services for Bobbie Rae Gordy will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Hixson, Leesville, with the Revs. Chris Blanchard and Larry Maxwell officiating. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery, Anacoco. Gordy, 71, of Houston died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002. She was a native of Florien, a resident of Houston for more than 25 years and Anacoco for 21 years. She was a member of Holly Grove Methodist Church and Esther Chapter #26, Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her husband, Buster K. Gordy of Houston; one daughter, Lisa York of Cat Spring, Texas; one sister, Shirley Johnson of Shreveport; and one brother, Darold Mixon of Royal, Ark. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Shriner's Hospital for Children, 2100 Sanford Ave., Shreveport, LA 71103. James W. Holmes OAKDALE - James W. Holmes, 74, of Oakdale died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in his residence. Arrangements will be announced by Thompson, Oakdale. John LeGrande Jr. JENA - Services for John H. LeGrande Jr. will be at 11 a.m. today in the chapel of Kinner & Stevens, Jena, with the Rev. Billy Smitheart officiating. Burial will be in Jena Cemetery, Jena. LeGrande Jr., 78, of Brewton, Ala., died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, in his residence. He was an U.S. Army veteran of World War II and an oilfield worker. He was of the Baptist faith and attended the South Bethel Church of God of Brewton, Ala. He was preceded in death by his parents, John H. Sr. and Mollie LeGrande. Survivors include his wife, Lillie R. LeGrande of Brewton, Ala.; one daughter, Tammy Chavers of Mobile, Ala.; one son, Lance Mayers of Mt. Vernon, Ill.; one sister, Judy Clinton of Brazoria, Texas; three brothers, Jack LeGrande and Willis LeGrande, both of Jena and Larry LeGrande of Lafayette; and four grandchildren. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of services today in the funeral home. Janice Long WINNFIELD - Services for Janice Womack Hemphill Long will be at 2 p.m. today in New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Winnfield, with the Revs. Donald Dulaney, Kelly Tingle and Kenneth Tarver officiating. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery, Georgetown, under direction of Southern, Winnfield. Long, 73, of Winnfield died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in Winn Parish Medical Center, Winnfield. She was a native of Sikes and a resident of Winnfield. She was a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church, treasurer and WMU officer. She retired from Winn Parish Medical Center as an LPN. She was secretary, treasurer for AARP and a member of Senior Friends. Survivors include two sons, James Phillip Hemphill of Winnfield and Patrick G. Hemphill of West Monroe; one daughter, Becky Lynn Brazzell of Winnfield; one brother, Joe Keith Womack of Anderson, Ind.; and eight grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Tracy Womack, Ronnie Hemphill, Gerald Long, Donald "Dobber" Brazzell, Jerry McManus, Tony McManus, Danny Ray Salsbury and Gary Wright. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of services today in the church. Darcus Merrick Services for Darcus Bell Griffin Merrick will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Newman United Methodist Church, Alexandria, with the Rev. Earnest Scott officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pineville, under direction of Progressive, Alexandria. Merrick, 78, of Alexandria died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, in his residence. She was a native of Alexandria. She was a retired teacher/librarian with the Rapides Parish School Board for over 40 years. She was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roby and Annie Gilispie Griffin; and her sisters, brothers, and two children. Survivors include her husband, Louis Merrick of Alexandria; and two brothers, the Rev. Amos James Griffin Sr. of Winnsboro and the Rev. Bertrand Griffin of Baton Rouge. Pallbearers will be Louis Merrick III, Amos James Griffin Jr., Michael G. Griffin, Wayne Goff, James Harvey and Charles Dixon. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Wednesday in the church. James A. Petrus Sr. James A. Petrus Sr., 81, of Alexandria died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in The Versailles, Alexandria. Arrangements will be announced by John Kramer & Son. Edwin Rabalais Jr. BUNKIE - Services for Edwin Pierre Rabalais Jr. will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Bunkie, with the Monsignor Steve Testa officiating. Entombment will be in Pythian Cemetery Mausoleum, Bunkie, under direction of Melancon, Bunkie. Rabalais Jr., 88, of Bunkie died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria. He was a retired division manager of CLECO, where he was employed for 37 years. He was a member of the Bunkie Rotary Club where he served as president, vice-president, secretary-treasurer and was a Paul Harris Fellow. He also served on the Bunkie Chamber of Commerce for many years, having served as president and served as president of the Bunkie Industrial Development Corp. He was the 1966 Bunkie Citizen of the Year. He served on the board of directors of the Avoyelles Savings and Loan Association and the Pelican Homestead. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #2395 and was a Third Degree Knight. He was a member of the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, where he served as an usher for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Claire Werner Rabalais; two brothers, Earl Rabalais and Clyde Rabalais; and one granddaughter. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Lacour Rabalais of Bunkie; two sons, Fred W. Rabalais of Fort Worth, Texas and E. Pierre Rabalais III of Portland, Texas; three daughters, Alice Lyles, Kitty Mixon and M'Lee Eves, all of Bunkie; two sisters, Frances "Sue" Johnston of Bunkie and Helen Tanner of Eunice; and 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Fred Rabalais Jr., Stewart Lyles, William E. Mixon, William W. Mixon, Byrns Eves, Rick Rabalais, Robert Harris, John Ab Boatner and the Bunkie Rotary Club. A wake service will be at 6:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. today and from 8-9:45 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Anthony Catholic School, 116 S. Knoll Ave., Bunkie, LA 71322 or St. Anthony Catholic Church, P.O. Box 719, Bunkie, LA 71322. E. Earlene Williams FERRIDAY -- Services for E. Earlene Sikes Williams will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Young's, Ferriday, with the Revs. John Williams and Fred Mallory officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hale Cemetery, Baskin. Williams, 71, of Clayton died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria. She was a native of Crowville and a resident of Clayton. She was a member of the Louisiana State High School Ladies Basketball Hall of Fame. She was retired from Wal-Mart. She was a member of Clayton Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, O.T. Sikes. Survivors include her husband, Dennie D. Williams of Clayton; one daughter, Vikki W. Sibley of Pineville; mother, Clara Sikes of Delhi; one brother, Alvin Sikes of Baskin; and four grandchildren. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Wednesday, January 23, 2002, Obituaries Posted on January 23, 2002 Elda G. Aymond HESSMER - Elda G. Aymond, 82, of Hessmer died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Marksville. Pauline J. Brown Pauline J. Brown, 83, of Alexandria died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Services and interment will be in Rochester, N.H. Local arrangements are under direction of John Kramer & Son, Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur O. Brown Jr., and mother, Annie Adams. Survivors include two sons, Arthur O. Brown III of Portland, Maine, and Paul R. Brown of Lawrenceville, N.J.; one daughter, Judy Newton of Alexandria; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Clarence 'Jr.' Fairley Services for Clarence "Jr." Fairley will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of Winnfield, Alexandria, with the Rev. Robert R. Perry officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Fairley, 38, of Austin, Texas, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, in Brackenridge Hospital, Austin. He was a native of Alexandria and a 1983 graduate of Pineville High School. He successfully pioneered CAMI Digital Imaging Group in Austin. Survivors include his father, Clarence Jones of Alexandria; mother, Wilma J. Fairley of Alexandria; and four sisters, Patricia A. Fairley, Joyce M. Fairley and Janice F. Mayes, all of Alexandria, and Priscilla A. Fairley of Atlanta, Ga. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of services Thursday in the funeral home. Bobbie Rae Gordy LEESVILLE - Services for Bobbie Rae Gordy will be at 11 a.m. today in the chapel of Hixson, Leesville, with the Revs. Chris Blanchard and Larry Maxwell officiating. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery, Anacoco. Gordy, 71, of Anacoco died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002. She was a native of Florien, a resident of Houston for more than 25 years and Anacoco for 21 years. She was a member of Holly Grove Methodist Church and Esther Chapter No. 26, Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her husband, Buster K. Gordy of Houston; one daughter, Lisa York of Cat Spring, Texas; one sister, Shirley Johnson of Shreveport; and one brother, Darold Mixon of Royal, Ark. Memorials may be made to the Shriner's Hospital for Children, 2100 Sanford Ave., Shreveport, LA 71103. Elsie Ball Juneau MARKSVILLE - Services for Elsie Ball Juneau will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Marksville, with the Rev. Rusty Rabalais officiating. Entombment will be in St. Frances de Sales Mausoleum, Echo. Juneau, 83, of Baton Rouge died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in Baton Rouge. She was formerly of the Belledeau-Echo area. She was a retired USDA meat inspector and a former member of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lindsey Juneau; father, Robert Ball Sr., mother, Lucille Lacombe Ball; and stepmother, Lena Juneau Ball. Survivors include one son, Bobby Juneau of Baker; two daughters, Mary Juneau Speer of Marksville and Donna Juneau Dufour of Baton Rouge; two brothers, Cecil Ball of Franklinton and Robert Ball Jr. of Springfield; two sisters, Ollie Spencer of Denham Springs and Nora Hamilton of San Angelo, Texas; 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two stepgreat-grandchildren. A rosary will begin at 6 p.m. today in the funeral home. Friends may call from 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Thursday in the funeral home. Zollie M. LaJaunie FIFTH WARD - Zollie Marie LaJaunie, 92, of Fifth Ward died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in Marksville. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Marksville. Alfred Muse RUBY - Alfred Muse, 84, of Ruby died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Pineville. James A. Petrus Sr. Services for James A. Petrus Sr. will be at noon Friday in St. Rita Catholic Church, Alexandria, with the Rev. Bruce Miller and Monsignor Joseph M. Susi officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville, under direction of John Kramer & Son. Petrus, 81, of Alexandria died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in The Versailles, Alexandria. He was a graduate of Menard Memorial High School. He took over the family business of Petrus Feed & Seed Store in 1939 when it was located in Pineville. The business moved to Bolton Avenue, North 13th and then in 1970 to its present location on North Bolton Avenue. He was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church, Pineville Kiwanis Club, Pineville Lions Club, and the Holy Name Society at Scared Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. He also was an usher at Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. Rita Catholic Churches. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter. Survivors include his wife, Edith W. Petrus of Al-exandria; three daughters, Sister Ann Petrus, CDP of San Antonio, Ellen Petrus Lamb of Little Rock, Ark., and Karen Petrus Lofton of Walker; five sons, James A. Petrus Jr. of Tucson, Ariz., Joel W. Petrus of Latanier, Tim L. Petrus of Fort Worth, Texas, and Tom L. Petrus and Greg C. Petrus, both of Alexandria; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Russell Lofton, Barry Lofton, Eric Lamb, Doug Petrus, Jesse Petrus, James Van Beckhoven and Charles Petrus. A wake service will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. Thursday and from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Sisters Retirement Fund, CDP Development Office, 515 SW 24th St., San Antonio, TX 78204-4619, or Manna House, 2655 Lee St., Alexandria, LA 71301, or Menard High School Development Fund, 4603 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA 71303. E. Earlene Williams FERRIDAY - Services for E. Earlene Sikes Williams will be at 10 a.m. today in the chapel of Young's, Ferriday, with the Revs. John Williams and Fred Mallory officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hale Cemetery, Baskin. Williams, 71, of Clayton died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria. She was a native of Crowville and a resident of Clayton. She was a member of the Louisiana State High School Ladies Basketball Hall of Fame. She was retired from Wal-Mart and a member of Clayton Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, O.T. Sikes and Clara Sikes. Survivors include her husband, Dennis D. Williams of Clayton; one daughter, Vikki W. Sibley of Pineville; one brother, Alvin Sikes of Baskin; and four grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Thursday, January 23,2002, Obituaries Posted on January 24, 2002 Brother Felix Bruyninckx, SC Brother Felix Bruyninckx, SC, 82, of Alexandria died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. Services and interment will be in Metuchen, N.J. Lo-cal arrangements are under direction of John Kramer & Son. He was a native of Alex-andria, a Brother of Sacred Heart for 60 years and lived in Metuchen, N.J. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Mary Vandersypen Bruyninckx; one brother, John Bruyninckx; and one sister, Blondina Woodward. Survivors include two brothers, A.J. Bruyninckx and Felix Bruyninckx, both of Alexandria; and one sister, Rose Mary Jones of Monroe. Alice Myrtle Dryden Services for Alice Myrtle Holland Dryden will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Church of Pentecost, Ball, with the Revs. David Roberts, Carl Wheatly and Bennie Hollingsworth officiating. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery, Ball, under direc-tion of John Kramer & Son. Dryden, 91, of Pineville died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in Huey P. Long Medical Center. She was a member of the Church of Pentecost, where she was a Sunday school teacher for many years. Survivors include three daughters, Mary Hagan, Ber-tie Barbee and Alice Nor-mand, all of Pineville; four sons, Bill Dryden and Jesse Dryden, both of Pineville, Bobby Michael Dryden of Pollock and Will Dryden of Fort Worth, Texas; two sis-ters, Mattie Calton and Gladys Jackson, both of Al-exandria; three brothers, Clarence Herman Holland and Marvin Aarol Holland, both of Alexandria, and Francis Nicholas Holland Jr. of Tyler, Texas; 19 grandchil-dren, 27 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Troy Dryden, Rodney Dryden, Wil-liam Briggs, Bill Dryden Jr., Roger Dryden and Terry Coody. Friends may call from 5-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from noon until time of service Friday in the church. Nesta Ducote MANSURA - Nesta Du-cote, 94, of Mansura died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in Avoyelles Hospital, Marksville. Arrangements will be an-nounced by Escude', Mansura. Frances S. Dunbar Services for Frances Sam-son Dunbar will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Hix-son Brothers, Alexandria, with the Rev. David Boothe officiating. Burial will be in Bayou Rouge Cemetery, Ev-ergreen. Dunbar, 80, of Alexandria died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in The Versailles in Al-exandria. She was a 1938 graduate of Bolton High School and a re-tired clerk-typist from the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, Houston. She was a member of the Order of East-ern Star in Alexandria, Rapi-des General Hospital Auxil-iary, Cenla Lioness Club, the Retired Sr. Volunteer Pro-gram, and also volunteered at the Shepherd Center and Hope House. She was a mem-ber of Calvary Baptist Church in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney C. Dunbar; parents, Ludovic and Ivy Mayeux Samson; and one brother, Bernard Claude Samson. Survivors include one sis-ter, Vinnetta Samson Dokey of Baton Rouge. Friends may call from 4-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until time of services Friday in the funeral home. Vera Pate Flanders GLENMORA - Vera Pate Flanders, 89, of Glenmora died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in Allen Oaks Nursing Home of Oakdale. Arrangements will be announced by Ardoin, Oakdale. Paul Riley Guillory ECHO - Services for Paul Riley Guillory will be at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Frances de Sales Catholic Church, Echo, with the Rev. Chris Nyack officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Hixson Brothers, Marksville. Guillory, 66, of Echo died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria. He was a native and resident of Echo and a member of St. Frances de Sales Catholic Church. He was a retired electrician and member of Electrical Union No. 576. He was preceded in death by his father, Ellis Guillory; and grandparents, Callis and Paul Guillory, and Julie and Napoleon Laborde. Survivors include his wife, Cora Bergeron Guillory of Echo; one son, Paul Guillory Jr. of Lecompte; two daughters, Vivian Tassin of Lecompte and Jeanie Ladner of Forest Hill; mother, Bernice Guillory of Echo; three brothers, Harvey Guillory of Alexandria, Aaron Guillory of Greensboro, Ala., and Vincent Guillory of Cut Off; and six grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Randy Guillory, Gary Guillory, Eddie Guillory, Brady Guillory, Mike Lamartiniere, Glenn Lang, Peter Lemoine and William Robeau. Friends may call from 4 p.m. today until time of services Friday in the funeral home. Brad Sanders Hoof WEST MONROE - Services for Brad Sanders Hoof will be at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Kilpatrick, West Monroe, with the Revs. Don Hart, Harold Hart and Stuart Hallam officiating. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens. Hoof, 27, of Baton Rouge died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in Baton Rouge. He was formerly of West Monroe. He was employed with Simple Simon as a sales associate. He was a former member of the U.S. Marine Corps and a graduate of West Monroe High School. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Geraldine and Ray Lucas of Deville; father and stepmother, William and Gail Hoof of Columbia; one brother, Chad Hoof of Baton Rouge; one sister, Regina Hoof of Deville; and grandmothers, Merlene Hoof of Monroe and Edith Kenny of Wisner. Pallbearers will be Cory Griffin, Lemonte Morrison, Brent Compton, John Hesbaud, Chris Perry and An-thony Yakaboski. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of services today in the funeral home. Ethel Jeffers CALCASIEU - Services for Ethel Jeffers will be at 2 p.m. Friday in New Hope Baptist Church, Calcasieu, with the Revs. Larry Bell and Falis Holloway officiating. Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens under direction of Rush, Oakdale. Jeffers, 92, of Calcasieu died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in Oakdale Community Hospital, Oakdale. She was a native of Turkey Creek and a resident of Calcasieu. She was a homemaker and a self-employed beautician. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Jeffers. Survivors include two sons, A.J. Jeffers of Clute, Texas, and Jimmy L. Jeffers of Forest Hill; two daughters, Oberia J. Bounds of Calcasieu and Gloria J. Brown of Ocean Springs, Miss.; 14 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 1-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Friday in the church. Thad Johnson Thad Johnson, 87, of Reeves died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in Allen Parish Hospital, Kinder. Arrangements will be announced by Rush, Kinder. Zollie M. Lajaunie MARKSVILLE - Services for Zollie Marie Lajaunie will be at 10 a.m. today in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Marksville, with the Rev. Rusty Rabalais officiating. Burial will be in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery No. 2, Fifth Ward. Lajaunie, 92, of Fifth Ward died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in Marksville. She was a native and resident of Fifth Ward and a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Lajaunie; one daughter, Doris M. Lajaunie; and parents, Marius and Octavia G. Brouillette. Survivors include one son, Malcolm Lajaunie of Fifth Ward; one daughter, Diane Ardoin of Alexandria; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Lajaunie, Shane La-jaunie, Warren Lajaunie, Kyle Ardoin, Sandy Norris and Don Brouillette. Friends may call from 8 a.m. until time of services today in the funeral home. Elsie E. Lincecum GEORGETOWN - Services for Elsie Elaine Lincecum will be at 2 p.m. today in Lincecum Baptist Church of Georgetown with the Rev. Jim Winegeart officiating. Burial will be in Lincecum Cemetery under direction of Hixson Brothers, Jena. Lincecum, 85, of Pollock died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in Woods Haven Nursing Home. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Janell Teddlie. Survivors include her husband, Clifton C. "Skinny" Lincecum of Georgetown; and four sisters, Mary Lacey of West Monroe, and Helen Albritton, Dottye Houck and Joan Walker, all of Ruston. Pallbearers will be Ralph Brown, Gene Willbanks, Virgil Traylor, Chester McKay, Leon Lincecum and W.L. Beavers. Friends may call after 10:30 a.m. today in the church. Alfred Muse RUBY - Services for Alfred Muse will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Pine Grove Baptist Church, Ruby, with the Revs. Terry Ganey, Mickey Hudnall, Richard Swain Jr. and Thomas Swain officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Hixson Brothers, Pineville. Muse, 84, of Ruby died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. He was a retired nursing assistant having worked for Veterans Affairs Medical Center for 25 years. He was a Mason and member of the Curtis T. Hines Masonic Lodge and the Eastern Star in Tioga. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and member of Pine Grove Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for 42 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac and Victoria Littleton Muse; four brothers, Johnny Muse, Preston Muse, Curtis Muse and Frank Muse; and three sisters, Pearl Muse Nations, Myrtle Muse Gaspard and Victoria Muse Nations. Survivors include his wife, Bertha Cole Muse of Ruby; two sons, A.D. Muse of Ruby and Elton Muse of Hallandale, Fla.; two daughters, Shirley Muse Swain of Ruby and Patricia Muse Wallace of Alexandria; one brother, Henry Muse of Center Point; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be A.D. Muse, Richard Swain Jr., Thomas Swain, Charles Swain, Jason Swain, Phillip Muse and the deacons of Pine Grove Baptist Church. Friends may call from 3-10 p.m. today and from 8-11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home, and from noon until time of services Friday in the church. Memorials may be made to Pine Grove Baptist Church Mission Fund, P.O. Box 37, Ruby, LA 71365. Vernal S. Myles Services for Vernal S. Myles will be at 7 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Progressive, Alexandria, with the Rev. William Harris officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Myles, 82, of Alexandria died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. She was a native of Bayou Chicot. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Mary Robinson Scott; three brothers, Wesely Scott, Ellis Scott and Henry Scott; and one sister, Irene Robinson. Survivors include one brother, Enice Scott of Alexandria; and one sister, Bell Chapman of Alexandria. Pallbearers will be Robert Brown, Victor Brown, Issac Harris, Henry West, Micky West, Sonny Man Griffin and Jewel Griffin. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Leona K. Norman MARKSVILLE - Leona K. Norman, 90, of Marksville died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in Alexandria. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Marksville. James A. Petrus Sr. Services for James A. Petrus Sr. will be at noon Friday in St. Rita Catholic Church, Alexandria, with the Rev. Bruce Miller and Monsignor Joseph M. Susi officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville, under direction of John Kramer & Son. Petrus, 81, of Alexandria died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in The Versailles, Alexandria. He was a graduate of Menard Memorial High School. He took over the family business of Petrus Feed & Seed Store in 1939 when it was located in Pineville. The business moved to Bolton Avenue, North 13th and then in 1970 to its present location on North Bolton Avenue. He was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church, Pineville Kiwanis Club, Pineville Lions Club and the Holy Name Society at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. He was also an usher at Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. Rita Catholic Churches. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alphonse and Bernadine Thiels Petrus, 10 brothers and sisters, and one granddaughter. Survivors include his wife, Edith W. Petrus of Alexandria; three daughters, Sister Ann Petrus, CDP of San Antonio, Ellen Petrus Lamb of Little Rock, Ark., and Karen Petrus Lofton of Walker; five sons, James A. Petrus Jr. of Tucson, Ariz., Joel W. Petrus of Latanier, Tim L. Petrus of Fort Worth, Texas, and Tom L. Petrus and Greg C. Petrus, both of Alexandria; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Russell Lofton, Barry Lofton, Eric Lamb, Doug Petrus, Jesse Petrus, James Van Veckhoven, Charles Petrus and Dexter Martin. A wake service will begin at 6 p.m. today in the funeral home. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. today and from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Sisters Retirement Fund, CDP Development Office, 515 SW 24th St., San Antonio, TX 78204-4619, or Manna House, 2655 Lee St., Alexandria, LA 71301, or Menard High School Development Fund, 4603 Coli-seum Blvd., Alexandria, LA 71303. Alma W. Radescich Alma White Wilson Radescich, 91, of Pineville died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria. Arrangements will be announced by Rush, Pineville. Friends may call from 4-10 p.m. today in the funeral home. Kenneth G. Skeeles HINESTON - Kenneth Glynn Skeeles, 53, of Hineston, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by Rush, Pineville. Friday, January 25, 2002, Obituaries Posted on January 25, 2002 Anita M. Cook MARANA, Ariz. - Anita Michelle Cook, 30, of Marana, Ariz., died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, in Marana, Ariz. Arrangements will be an-nounced by Hixson Brothers, Jena. James A. Crooks Services for James A. "Buddy" Crooks will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with Dr. Joe L. Sharp officiating. Burial will be in Venus-Cherina Cemetery, Tioga. Crooks, 66, of Pollock died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria. He was a machinist with Dresser Industries for 20 years and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Lola Glenn Crooks. Survivors include four sons, Jody Crooks of Pollock, Steve Allen Crooks of Irving, Texas, Kelly Crooks of Ft. Worth, Texas and Tommy Crooks of Crowley, Texas; six daughters, Scarlett Moncrief, Donna Crooks and Sherry Crooks, all of Ft. Worth, Texas, Cherry Crooks of Goldsboro, N.C., Tracy Dar-row of Miller Grove, Texas and Shelley Mathers of Greenville, Texas; four brothers, Billy Crooks and Ted Crooks, both of Pollock, Lawrence Crooks and J.L. Crooks, both of Tioga; one sister, Shirley Covington of Ball; and 27 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Mitch Walker II, Jeffrey Gaspard, Josh Welch, Richard Dunvin, Johnny Darrow, Jesus Sam-brano, Antonio Juarez and Ralph Davis. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Satur-day in the funeral home. Hazel B. Duncan Services for Hazel Burdean Duncan will be at 1 p.m. today in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Pineville, with the Rev. Tom Jordan officiating. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery, Center Point. Duncan, 71, of Center Point died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in her residence. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Buster and Eva Leverette Bush; and two sisters, Shirley Bush and June Gray. Survivors include three sons, Bobby Duncan Jr. of Center Point, Bobby Duncan III of Plantersville and Robert Wesley Duncan Sr. of Pineville; four daughters, Barbra Studstill and Mary Jane Littleton, both of Alexandria, Deborah Ann Harrison of Lumberton, Texas and Teri Lynn Bryant of Center Point; one brother, Buster Bush of Fisher, Ark.; four sisters, Jean Horst, Linda Glenn, Hope Crossley and Joyce McAlister, all of Fisher, Ark.; and 21 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 8 a.m. until shortly before time of services today in the funeral home. Vera P. Flanders GLENMORA - Services for Vera Pate Flanders will be at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Ardoin, Glenmora, with the Rev. Bill McDonald officiating. Burial will be in Ro-selawn Cemetery, Glenmora, under direction of Ardoin, Oakdale. Flanders, 89, of Glenmora died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in Allen Oaks Nursing Home, Oakdale. She was a resident of Glenmora for many years and a member of the Glenmora United Methodist Church. She was a seamstress and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elijah and Carrie Lee Pate; one brother, Kenton L. Pate; and two sisters, Geneva Pate Peck and Ila Mae Lanusse. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of services today in the funeral home. Charlie B. Fredieu MONTGOMERY - Services for Charlie Beatrice Fredieu will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Montgomery, with the Rev. John Cunningham officiating. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery near Verda, under direction of Southern, Winnfield. Fredieu, 92, of Montgomery died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in Parkview Care Center, Winnfield. She was a native of Grant Parish. She was a retired kitchen supervisor at Pinecrest Development Center and a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Fredieu; two sisters, Jessie Fredieu and Carrie Perkins; and one grandson. Survivors include two daughters, Cora Lee Miller of Montgomery and Bobby Lee Lashley of Atlanta, La.; one brother, Columbus Perkins of Montgomery; and eight grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Randy Miller, Robby Miller, Steven Miller, Juan Miller, Sean Miller and Jeff Lashley. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. until time of services Saturday in the church. Ava B. Hodges JENA - Ava Bertice Hodges, 76, of Jena died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, in his residence. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Jena. Margaret T. Kimball Services for Margaret Tracy Kimball will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with the Rev. Burnie Schmidt officiating. Burial will be in Pollock Cemetery, Pollock. Kimball, 83, of Clinton died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, in Baton Rouge General Hospital. She was a resident of Clinton and former resident of Pollock. She was a member of the Plank Road Baptist Church in Clinton and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Sarah Gates Tracy; and one sister, Camille McKenna. Survivors include her husband, Roland H. Kimball of Clinton; two sons, James E. Kimball of Clinton and Roland Billy Kimball of Livingston, Texas; and four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Kelly Kimball, David Kimball, Steve Kimball, Michael Delise and Steve Holmes. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Saturday in the funeral home. Leona K. Norman MARKSVILLE - Services for Leona K. Norman will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marksville. Entombment will be in St. Joseph Mausoleum No. 2 under direction of Hixson Brothers, Marksville. Norman, 90, of Marksville died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in Alexandria. She was a native of Marksville and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a retired nursing assistant and a member of the St. Joseph Altar Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Norman; parents, Edgar and Azelie G. Knoll; six brothers and three sisters; and one grandson. Survivors include two daughters, Lou Gaspard of Marksville and Gerry Foster of Virginia; and 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. A rosary service will begin at 6 p.m. tonight in the funeral home. Friends may call from 5 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until shortly before time of services Saturday in the fu-neral home. Theodore Palermo Sr. CLEBURNE, Texas - Graveside services for Theodore J. "Ted" Palermo Sr. will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in Greenacres Memorial Park, Cleburne, Texas, with the Rev. Mark Ely officiating. Burial under direction of Martin's, Cleburne, Texas. Palermo Sr., 72, of Cleburne, Texas, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, in Cleburne, Texas. He was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Cleburne, Texas. He was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps in 1952. He attended the Gulf Radio and TV school, graduating in 1954 and taught there until taking a position with FAA. In 1959, he worked as an electronics specialist at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City. He later took a position as a superintendent for a building complex in 1997 and moved to Cleburne in 1999. He was an active member of the Shreveport Astrological Society. He was preceded in death by his parents, Salvador Joseph and Louise Case Palermo. Survivors include his wife, Myra C. Palermo of Cleburne, Texas; one son, Theodore Joseph Palermo Jr. of Pineville; three daughters, Joell Hedges and Elizabeth Tarver, both of Cleburne, Texas and Constance Kile of Stonewall; one brother, Joseph Palermo of Slidell; and 11 grandchildren. Mary E. Paul MORROW - Services for Mary E. Paul will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Plymouth Rock Baptist Church, Morrow, with the Rev. Isaac Fontenot Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Little Rock Baptist Cemetery, Bunkie, under direction of Progressive, Bunkie. Paul, 93, of Morrow died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, in Bayou Chateau Nursing Center, Simmesport. She was a member of Plymouth Rock Baptist Church in Morrow, where she served as church secretary and Sunday school teacher. She was a member of Pastor's Aide, secretary of mission for years and a deaconess. She was a member of the Rose Sharon Chapter 11 OES, Order of Calanthe Sweet Bealah No. 16 and Isaac & Rebecca of America Chamber No. 18. Survivors include one daughter, Mary Louise Brown of Simmesport; and five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Byron Augustine, Alcidies DeJohnette, Brian DeJohnette, Jonathan Hurts, Donald La-Cour, Kevin Vincent and Reddix Washington. A wake service will begin at 8 p.m. today in the church. Friends may call from 5:30 today at the church. Alma W. Radescich Services for Alma White Wilson Radescich will be at 11 a.m. today in the chapel of Rush, Pineville, with the Rev. Kenneth Murrell officiating. Burial will be in Craig Cemetery, Kolin. Radescich, 91, of Pineville died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. She was a native of Pineville. She was a retired beautician and a longtime owner of Alma's Beauty Shop. She was a member of Wardville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands, George L. Wilson Sr. and Andrew W. Radescich. Survivors include one son, George L. Wilson Jr. of Houston; two sisters, Sybil Mercer of Pineville and Frankie Beaubouef of Kolin; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 8 a.m. until time of services today in the funeral home. John D. Rush DEVILLE - John D. Rush, 74, of Deville died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, in Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Alex-andria. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Pineville. Kenneth Skeeles HINESTON - Services for Kenneth "Buddy" Skeeles will be at 2 p.m. today in Hi-neston Tabernacle with the Revs. Webster Robinson, Ralph Self and Sonny Murphy officiating. Burial will be under direction of Magnolia, Alexandria. Skeeles, 53, of Hineston died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria. He attended Oak Hill High School, Hineston Tabernacle and was a member of Cenla Historical Re-enactment Group, portraying Artillery and Infantry. He worked for Lloyd N. Moreau Plastering Co. for 33 years. Survivors include his wife, Judy Skeeles of Hineston; one son, Rusty Glenn Skeeles of Hineston; two daughters, Barbara Ann Morris and Toni Marie Skeeles, both of Hineston; mother, Norma Franklin of Boyce; two sisters, Virginia Howell of Deville and Wanda Franklin of Tioga; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Rickey Pelt, Troy Durison, Jonathan Hall, Red Pickering, John Pickering and Charlie Pickering. Verna Slate OBERLIN - Verna Slate, of Oberlin died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, in Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Thompson, Oakdale. Caldene H. Thomason MONTGOMERY - Caldene H. Thomason, 66, of Montgomery died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, in his residence. Arrangements will be announced by Kramer of Colfax. Lucille Williams HICKORY HILL - Services for Lucille Williams will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Ri-chards Catholic Church, Hickory Hill. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Avoyelles Memorial, Marksville. Williams, 75, of Marksville died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in Avoyelles Hospital. Survivors include one son, Jimmy Williams of Marksville; five daughters, Theresa Murry of Alexandria, Sherry Williams of New Mexico, Elvira Williams of Moore, Calif., Mary Carmouche of New York and Ruby Gonzales of Hickory Hill; two sisters, Sable Ford and Louise Jacobs, both of Marksville; and 15 grandchildren. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of services Saturday in the church. Saturday, January 26, 2002, Obituaries Posted on January 26, 2002 Annie L. Dunn WILLIANA - Services for Annie L. Dunn will be at 3 p.m. today in Zion Hill Baptist Church, Williana, with the Revs. Bobby J. Dunn and Richard DeBusk officiating. Burial will be in Slayter Cemetery under direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria. Dunn, 58, of Dry Prong died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria. She was employed by Jordache and was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Stacey Lynn Dunn; and one son, Bobby Andrew Dunn. Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Bobby J. Dunn of Dry Prong; one daughter, Shannon Kaye Lucas of Dry Prong; foster mother, Irene Slayter of Dry Prong; one grandchild; and several foster brothers and sisters. Pallbearers will be Travis Box, Jimmy Nugent, Buddy Wilson, Gene Lowe, Chuck Evans, Jim Scarbrough, Ward Missing and Lynn Chellette. Friends may call from 8 a.m. until time of services today in the church. Memorials may be made to Zion Hill Baptist Church, 538 Albert Slayter Road, Dry Prong, LA 71423. Elster J. Dupuy MARKSVILLE - Elster J. "T-Coon" Dupuy, 76, of Marksville died Friday, Jan. 25, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria. Arrangements will be announced by Avoyelles Memorial, Marksville. Leo N. Gordon OAKDALE - Services for Leo N. Gordon will be at 2 p.m. today in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oakdale, with the Rev. Fred Russi officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Rush, Oakdale. Gordon, 77, of Oakdale died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, in Oakdale Community Hospital, Oakdale. He was a lifelong resident of Oakdale and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a retired building contractor and owned and operated of Gordon Construction. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the Missouri Fox Trotters Association. Survivors include his wife, Mary Mowad Gordon of Oakdale; one son, Dr. Mike Gordon of Oakdale; five daughters, Dr. Jerry Gordon Alt of Las Cruces, N.M., Helen Gordon Doxey and Rita Gordon Crumpler, both of Oakdale, Sarah Gordon Romine of Natchitoches and Mary Jo Gordon Scherff of Baton Rouge; one brother, Louis "Sox" Gordon of Oberlin; one sister, Joy Groth of Broussard; and seven grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Adam Crumpler, Johnny Doxey, Rigsby Hall, George Ashy II, Dr. Tommy Davis, Harold Darbonne, Dr. Joel Hall, Louis "Sox" Gordon, Walter Groth, Murphy Ashworth, Reed Scherff, Bea Montou, George McFatter and Lenox Laird. Friends may call from 8 a.m. to 1p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1204 East 7th Ave., Oakdale, LA 71463. Ava B. Hodges JENA - Services for Ava Bertice Hodges will be at 3 p.m. today in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Jena, with the Revs. Dominick Dicarlo and J. Roddy Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. Hodges, 76, of Jena died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2002, in her residence. She was a legal secretary. Survivors include her husband, James A. Hodges Sr. of Jena; two sons, James A. Hodges Jr. of Pineville and Thomas Greer Hodges of Jena; one brother, Marion Greer of Trout; two sisters, Elma Greer and Cleo Steen, both of Jena; and six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Carl Smith, Jim Peters, Wayne McGuffee, Brad Hodges, Snuffy McCartney and Bubba Sherrill. Friends may call from 8 a.m. until time of services today in the funeral home. Victoria S. Howard BUNKIE - Services for Victoria Searcy Howard will be at 1 p.m. today in Abrams Temple Church of God in Christ, Bunkie, with the Supt. Alphonso Denson Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Simpson Cemetery, Eola, under direction of Bunkie Mortuary, Bunkie. Howard, 73, of Bunkie died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in Rio Sol Nursing Home. Survivors include one son, Larry Jones of Bunkie; four daughters, Dorothy Jackson of Bunkie, Jean Dossman of Tyler, Texas, Diana Prier of Mansura and Naomi Jackson of Mount Enterprise, Ala.; five brothers, Henry Searcy and Marscella Searcy, both of Bunkie, Arthur Searcy of Leesville, Elder Wilbert Searcy of Roulette, Texas and Thomas Searcy of Tyler, Texas; five sisters, Clara Roberson, Inez White, Mary L. Duncan and Nancy Harper, all of Tyler, Texas, and Susie Diaz of Dallas; and 23 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of services today in the church. John 'J.D.' Rush Services for John David "J.D." Rush will be at 10 a.m. today in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with the Rev. Danny White officiating. Burial will be in Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Rush, 74, of Deville died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, in Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He was a retired construction worker. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Rush of Deville; two daughters, Ray Lynn Rush and Wanda Gail Rush, both of Ruby; three stepsons, Michael Wayne Hines, Floyd Allen Hines and Terry Keith Hines, all of Deville; two stepdaughters, Barbara Ann Wade and Katherine Sue Price, both of Deville; one brother, Barney Rush of Deville; two sisters, Audie Bennett of Bentley and Hazel Shoemaker of LaPlace; and 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Shannon Hines, Chad Hines, Rodney Lynn Price, Kevin Price, Barry Price, Allen White, Michael Rush and Brandon Rush. Friends may call from 8 a.m. until time of services today in the funeral home. Irene R. Scroggs Services for Irene Reynolds Scroggs will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with the Rev. M.A. Smith officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Effie. Scroggs, 88, of Pineville died Friday, Jan. 25, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. She was a member of East Pineville Baptist Church and was retired from Pinecrest State School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burt J. Scroggs; her parents, the Rev. D.W. Reynolds and Evie Ryland Reynolds; four sisters, Lola Hein, Mellie Tenney, Vertie Stagg and Inez Champagne; and one brother, D.W. Reynolds Jr. Survivors include one son, W.B. Scroggs of Pineville; two daughters, Doris Williford of Oxford, N.C. and Murlene Gallent of Pineville; two brothers, Leo Reynolds of Ruby and Aubon Reynolds of Houma; four sisters, Lela Scroggs of Pineville, Gladys Atkinson of Forest Hill, Velma Crooks of Effie and E.M. Dunlap of Vick; and four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Stuart Fuqua, John Gallent, Steve Williams, John D. Williford III, Ronnie Dunlap and James Vincent Crooks. Friends may call from 5-10 p.m. and 8 a.m. until time of services Sunday in the funeral home. James R. Thompson Services for James R. "Ronny" Thompson will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria, with Dr. Joe Kite and Rev. Ray Ford officiating. Entombment will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens. Thompson, 62, of Alexandria died Friday, Jan. 25, 2002, in his residence. He was a member of Parkview Baptist Church and Rapides Golf and Country Club. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Terri Thompson Garcia; and his parents, Norman C. and Mildred Parker Thompson. Survivors include his wife, Linda Walker Thompson of Alexandria; two sons, James Norman Thompson, DDS of Woodworth and Jon Timothy Thompson of Ferriday; one daughter, Felicia Thompson Powers of Woodworth; one sister, Marlene Meredith of Columbia; and seven grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Leslie Glankler, Michael Powers, Blake Hebert, Jacob Thompson, Norm Thompson, Timmy Thompson and Justin Hays. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Sunday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Parkview Baptist Church Building Fund, 2101 MacArthur Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301. Lucille Williams HICKORY HILL - Services for Lucille Williams will be at 11 a.m. today in St. Richard's Catholic Church, Hickory Hill, with the Rev. Kenneth Michiels officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Avoyelles Memorial, Marksville. Williams, 75, of Marksville died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in Avoyelles Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, John R. Williams; and one brother, John R. Williams Jr. Survivors include one son, Jimmy Williams of Marksville; five daughters, Theresa Murry of Alexandria, Sherry Williams of New Mexico, Elvira Williams of Moore, Calif., Mary Carmouche of New York, Ruby Gonzales of Hickory Hill and Arlene Desselles of Atlanta, Ga.; two sisters, Sable Ford and Louise Jacobs, both of Marksville; and 15 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of services today in the church. Willie Wills Jr. MONROE - Private services for Willie "Donnie Ray" Wills Jr. was held Friday, Jan. 25, 2002, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Wills Jr., 49, of Alexandria died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, in Monroe. He was a native of Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norma Faye "Tiny" Wills and Willie Wills Sr.; and one brother, Clifton E. "Ronnie" Wills. Survivors include two brothers, Richard "Ricky" Wills and Larry D. Wills of California; three sisters, Debria D. Willis Harris, Rose Marie Wills and Diana Lynne Ware; and godmother, Beatrice McCandless of Alexandria. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society by calling (800) 227-2345. Sunday, January 27, 2002, Obituaries Posted on January 27, 2002 Sondra L. Cope Services for Sondra L. Cope will be at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of John Kramer & Son with the Rev. David Braquet officiating. Burial will be in Lecompte Cemetery, Lecompte. Cope, 55, of Lecompte died Friday, Jan. 25, 2002, in her residence. She was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church in Lecompte and worked 15 years for Wal-Mart. Survivors include her husband, Ralph Cope of Lecompte; one daughter, Melonie Dyess of Dallas; two sons, David Dyess of Grand Prairie, Texas and James Dyess of Lecompte; one brother, Jim Erwin of Houston; and three grandchildren. Friends may call from 8:30 a.m. until time of services today in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospice, 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301. Angela L. Deville DEVILLE - Services for Angela Louise Deville will be at 2 p.m. Monday in St. John's Catholic Church, Deville, with the Rev. Rick Gremillion officiating. Burial will be in Big Island Cemetery under direction of Hixson Brothers, Pineville. Deville, 39, of Deville died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria. She was a cashier for Easy Shop. She was preceded in death by her father, Glen David McNeely. Survivors include her husband, Patrick Deville of Long Pine; one son, Wallace Glen Zimmerman of Deville; one daughter, Jessica Angeliquic Zimmerman of Deville; mother, Ruth Louise McNeely of Deville; two brothers, Lloyd McNeely of Greer, S.C. and Timothy McNeely of Tioga; one sister, Susan Cole of Deville; and one granddaughter. Friends may call from 4 p.m. today until shortly before time of services Monday in the funeral home. Elster J. Dupuy HESSMER - Services for Elster J. "T-Coon" Dupuy will be at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Hessmer, with the Rev. James Roy officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Avoyelles, Marksville. Dupuy, 76, of Hessmer died Friday, Jan. 25, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria. He was a trucker for 17 years and was the owner of E & R Grocery for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Winnie Lachney; father, Benny Smith; stepfather, Mica Dupuy; one sister, Florine Brevelle; and one grandson. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Dupuy of Hessmer; two sons, Ray Dupuy of Marksville and Mike Dupuy of Hessmer; one daughter, Earline McNeal of Hessmer; three stepsons, Jimmy Whiddon of Prairieville, Roger Whiddon of Baton Rouge and J.W. Whiddon of Baker; one stepdaughter, Elaine Alexander of Prairieville; two brothers, Sterling Dupuy of Hessmer and William Bill Smith of Bunkie; two sisters, Flora Lachney of Marksville and Lorraine Vaccaro of Bunkie; and 26 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. A rosary will be at 6 p.m. today in the funeral home. Friends may call from 3 p.m. today until 10:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Eleanor M. Ehrhardt SLIDELL - A funeral mass for Eleanor M. Ehrhardt will be at 2 p.m. today in Christ the King Catholic Church and a memorial services will be held at Azalea Estates, Slidell, at a late date. Burial will be in Christ the King Cemetery Mausoleum under direction of Honaker, Slidell. Ehrhardt, 89, of Slidell died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in Slidell Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Simmesport and a resident of Slidell. She was a homemaker and an avid lover of flowers. She was a parishioner of Christ the King Catholic Church and a member of the church alter society in Simmesport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo L. Ehrhardt Sr. Survivors include one son, Leo L. Ehrhardt Jr. of Slidell; one daughter, Mary E. Gramigna of Gulf Breeze, Fla.; and five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Methodist Children's Home, Ruston, LA. Verna Mae Godwin WINNFIELD - Services for Verna Mae Godwin will be at 2:30 p.m. today in the chapel of Southern, Winnfield, with the Rev. Doyle McGrew officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Chestnut. Godwin, 85, of Goldonna died Friday, Jan. 25, 2002, in her residence. She was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church and worked in the Goldonna Library. Survivors include her husband, William David Godwin of Goldonna; two sons, Norvell Godwin and David M. Godwin, both of Goldonna; one daughter, Marie Johnson of Goldonna; and 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of services today in the funeral home. Clinton Green Jr. Services for Clinton Green Jr. will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Winnfield, Alexandria, with the Rev. Leo J. Green Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories, Alexandria. Green Jr., of Alexandria died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. He was a 1962 graduate of Peabody High School. He worked for several years at Ben Taub General Hospital in Houston before returning to Alexandria. Upon returning to Alexandria, he worked for Huey P. Long Medical Center. Survivors include his mother, Carrie Washington McCray of Alexandria; two brothers, Leo J. Green Sr. of Dry Prong and Jimmie Green of Alexandria; and three sisters, Mary Wooley of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., Florida Bessard and Carrie Haynes, both of Alexandria. Friends may call Monday from 9 a.m. until time of services in the funeral home. Myrth Hopkins OLLA - Myrth Hopkins, 95, of Olla died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002. Arrangements will be announced by Riser, Olla. Braylen Kurt Maddox ECHO -- Graveside services for Braylen Kurt Maddox, infant son, of Kurt and Danaiel Maddox, both of Echo, will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Echo Cemetery, Echo, with the Rev. Paul Roney officiating. Burial under direction of Kramer of Fifth Ward. Braylen, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria. Survivors in addition to his parents include maternal grandmother, Doris Freeland of Welch; maternal grandfather, Randall Corbello of Jennings; paternal grandparents, Winston and Donna Maddox Jr. of Echo; maternal great-grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Lonie Hicks of Hattaway; paternal great-grandparents, Winston Maddox Sr. of Echo and Mary Maddox of Poland; paternal great-grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Wiley Daigrepont of Echo; and maternal great-grandmother, Verna Corbello of Jennings. Pallbearers will be Winston Maddox Jr., Randall Corbello, Shane Corbello and John Freeland. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Alton McNaughton OLLA - Services for Alton McNaughton will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Shady Grove Baptist Church, west of Olla, with the Revs. Allen Hatten and Jessie Henderson officiating. Burial will be in Old Hebron Cemetery near Sikes, under direction of Riser, Olla. McNaughton, 68, of Olla died Friday, Jan. 25, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria. He was a native of Winn Parish. He was a field service representative with Excel Saw & Tool Co. from Jackson, Miss., retired supervisor with La. Pacific Corp. in Urania. He served as president of the LaSalle Dixie Youth Baseball program. He was preceded in death by one son, Bobby Ray McNaughton; his parents, Almond and Littie Peppers McNaughton; one brother, Arlen McNaughton; and one sister, Mildred Possoit. Survivors include his wife, Marie Cader McNaughton of Olla; two sons, Kenneth Wayne McNaughton of Olla and Terry Lynn McNaughton of Monroeville, Ala.; two daughters, Charloette Marie Underwood of Georgetown and Barbara Jean Garcia of Olla; two sisters, Velta Mae Cody of West Monroe and Jean Wall of Natchitoches; and 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Curtis McNaughton, Jeffery Lipscomb, Bill Martin, Chris Possoit, Richy Cody and James McNaughton. Visitation will be at the church. Christine C. Nolen FOREST HILL - Services for Christine Cloud Nolen will be at 2 p.m. today in Forest Hill United Pentecostal Church with the Revs. Donald Johnson and Greg Heidner officiating. Burial will be in Pisgah Cemetery, Forest Hill, under direction of Rush, Oakdale. Nolen, 61, of Forest Hill died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria. She was a homemaker and a native of Forest Hill. She was also a member of Forest Hill United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include her husband, Lee Roy Nolen of Forest Hill; two sons, Dewayne Davis of Bastrop, Texas and Jerry Lynn Cloud of Forest Hill; three daughters, Denise Davis of Lake Charles, Janie Sue Johnson of Forest Hill and Vicky Lee Coker of Glenmora; four brothers, Bill Cloud of Oklahoma, Harold Cloud of Glenmora, Jerry Cloud and Terry Cloud, both of California; four sisters, Evie Stokes, Patsy Ballard and Maxine Hebert, all of Glenmora and Rhonda Carrier of Lake Charles; and 12 grandchildren. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of services today in the church. J.D. Paul RUBY - J.D. Paul, 84, of Ruby died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, in Pensacola, Florida. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Pineville. Pearl Stokeld TYLER, Texas - Pearl Stokeld, 84, of Tyler, Texas died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, in Colonial Manor Nursing Home, Tyler, Texas. Arrangements will be announced by Ardoin, Oakdale. Monday, January 28, 2002, Obituaries Posted on January 28, 2002 Genevieve B. Chesne SIMMESPORT - Services for Genevieve Bordelon Chesne will be at noon today in Christ the King Catholic Church, Simmesport, with the Rev. Daniel Corkery officiating. Burial will be in the church mausoleum under direction of Escude', Simmesport. Chesne, 75, of Simmesport died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria. She was employed by Simmesport Sr. Center and a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Simmesport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Uary Chesne; and parents, Elton and Adelle Bordelon. Survivors include one son, Wayne J. Chesne Jr.; and two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Brian Chesne, Matthew Crossbearer Chesne, Wayne Chesne Jr., Cayla Coco, Willis Coco, Ronald Dupont and Tommy Lacombe Sr. Friends may call from 8 a.m. until time of services today in the church. Ether Diaville PLAUCHEVILLE - Ether Diaville, 57, of Plaucheville died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, in Bunkie General Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Escude', Mansura. Myrth Hopkins OLLA - Services for Myrth Hopkins will be at 2 p.m. today in Olla First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Gloria Youngblood officiating. Burial will be in Blake Cemetery near Olla, under direction of Riser, Olla. Hopkins, 95, of Olla died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria. She was a retired schoolteacher and a member of the Olla First United Methodist Church. She was a native of LaSalle Parish. She was also a member of the Olla Senior Citizens Facility. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Henry and Margaret Blake Hopkins; three brothers, Homer Hopkins, Guy Hopkins and Dewey Hopkins; and one sister, Lucille Joyce Hopkins. Pallbearers will be Ray Duke, Billy Talley, John Greene, Charles Wells, Curtis Richardson and Jeff Farrar. Friends may call from 12:30 p.m. until time of services today in the church. Gloria Leahey POLLOCK - Gloria Leahey, 60, of Pollock died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, in her residence. Arrangements will be announced by Rush, Pineville. Harmon McBroom COLUMBIA - Harmon McBroom, 77, of Columbia died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, in Haven Nursing Home, Columbia. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Jena. Johnny Nugent Jr. OLLA - Johnny W. Nugent Jr., 53, of Olla died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, in his residence. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Jena. Mae W. Strother OAKDALE - Services for Mae Willis Strother will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Bethel Baptist Church with the Revs. Alfred Kennedy and Johnny Miller officiating. Burial will be in Oakhill Baptist Church Cemetery, Oakdale, under direction of Rush, Oakdale. Strother, 69, of Oakdale died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, in her residence. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, a native of the Plainview community and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by one son, Audie Strother; her parents, Romelzy and Blanche Willis; two brothers, Vernon Willis and Memphis Willis; and one sister, Minnie Maricle. Survivors include her husband, Joe Strother of Oakdale; five sons, Romelzy Strother, Memphis "BB" Strother, Ottis Strother, Joe W. Strother and Johnny Strother, all of Oakdale; three daughters, Audrey McDaniel of Glenmora, Rose Ware and Dorothy Stafford, both of Oakdale; two brothers, Dan Willis and Mason Willis, both of Glenmora; three sisters, Sarah Jane McDaniel of Pitkin, Sarah Anne McDaniel and Margaret Strother, both of Glenmora; and 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 3 p.m. - 12 midnight today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Tuesday in the church. Ollie M. Sullivan Services for Ollie M. Sullivan will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with the Rev. J. Roddy Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Sullivan, 87, of Pineville died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, in Dubuis Hospital. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Pineville and employed by Scott Truck and Tractor. Survivors include his wife, Willow R. Sullivan of Pineville; one son, Ronald L. Sullivan of Byron, Ga.; one daughter, Jayne Deligans of Pineville; one sister, Lois McDonald of Forest, Miss.; and six grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Tim Deligans Jr., Robert Parker, Brody Parker, Keith Parker, Frank Morace and Wade Tullos. Friends may call from 4:30-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Tuesday in the funeral home. James W. Travasos DUPONT - Services for James Wilson "To To" Travasos will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Dupont. Burial will be in the church mausoleum under direction of Escude', Mansura. Travasos, 90, of Dupont died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, in Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was a retired cattleman. He was a member of the Plaucheville Knights of Columbus and a member of Avoyelles & La. Cattleman's Association. He was a story teller and philosopher. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Betty Constantine; parents, William and Eva Travasos; two brothers, Julius Travasos and Robert Travasos; and one sister, Gertrude Armand. Survivors include his wife, Mae Cox Travasos of Dupont; one son, Roger Travasos of Baton Rouge; two brothers, Abner Travasos of Dupont and Dr. Harold Travasos of Abbeville; and eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in the church. Friends may call from 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Tuesday in the church. Tuesday, January 29, 2002, Obituaries Posted on January 29, 2002 R.W. Coody Rev. R. W. Coody, 92, of Pineville died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Rush, Pineville. Visitation will be from 5-10 p.m. today in the funeral home. John A. Crooks Services for John Armstrong Crooks will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with the Rev. George Gen-nuso officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery, Deville. Crooks, 82, of Ball died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria. He was a heavy equipment operator, having retired from the Department of Transportation and Development. He was also an U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Hooper Crooks; two sons, Johnny Ray Crooks and Paul Lane Crooks; parents, Boney and Stella Reeves Crooks; two sisters, Jean Crooks O'Neal and Violet Crooks; and one brother, Lester Lois Crooks. Survivors include one son, Carroll Wayne Crooks Sr. of Ball; one brother, Percy B. Crooks of Huntsville, Texas; and five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Wayne Crooks, Edward Morace, Barry Folse, Wayne Ladner, John Dickens and Gilmore Gibson. Friends may call from 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Wednesday in the funeral home. Rayburn Deloach MARKSVILLE -- Services for Rayburn Deloach will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Marksville, with the Rev. David Carlton officiating. Burial will be in French Cemetery, Effie. Deloach, 70, of Effie died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in his residence. He was a native and resident of Effie. He was a retired construction superintendent for Ratcliff Construction and a retired farmer. He was a member of La. Angus Association, Avoyelles Parish Farm Bureau and original board member of French Cem. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1950-1953 and on the Avoyelles Police Jury from 1964-1972. Survivors include his wife, Melda Fuqua Deloach of Effie; one son, Reginald Deloach of Effie; two daughters, Pamela Deloach Brouillette of Center Point and Delores Deloach Rabalais of Simmesport; two brothers, W.K. Deloach and Allen Deloach, both of Effie; one sister, Lettie Michiels of Alexandria; and six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Stuart Fuqua, Lynn Deloach, Brenden Deloach, L.G. Deloach Jr., Randy Deloach, Steve Lavery, Louis Michiels, Robin Deloach and Chris Deloach. Friends may call from 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Wednesday in the funeral home. Hazel B. Duncan Services for Hazel Bur-dean Duncan were at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, 2002, in the chapel of Forest Lawn Fu-neral Home, Pineville, with the Rev. Tom Jordan officiating. Burial was in Hopewell Cemetery, Center Point. Duncan, 71, of Center Point died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in he residence. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Buster and Eva Leverette Bush; and two sisters, Shirley Bush and June Gray. Survivors include three sons, Bobby Duncan Jr. of Center Point, Bobby Duncan III of Plantersville and Robert Wesley Duncan Sr. of Pineville; four daughters, Barbra Studstill and Mary Jane Littleton, both of Alexandria and Deborah Ann Harrison of Lumberton, Texas and Teri Lynn Bryant of Center Point; one brother, Buster Bush of Fisher, Ark.; four sisters, Jean Horst, Linda Glenn, Hope Crossley and Joyce McAlister, all of Fisher, Ark.; and 21 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Robert Duncan, Wendell Harrison, Ben Littleton, Daniel Littleton, Perry Bryant, Mi-chael Renbarger and Buster "Sonny" Bush. Henri M. Duplissey GLENMORA - Henri Morris Duplissey, 74, of Glenmora died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Ardoin, Glenmora. Elmira Farrow LECOMPTE - Elmira Farrow, 97, of Lecompte died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in her residence. Arrangements will be announced by Thompson, Oak-dale. Jackie P. Gelito BUNKIE - Jackie P. Gelito, 32, of Bunkie died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in a family residence. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Bunkie. Clyde A. Hale Jr. LEESVILLE - Clyde Albert Hale Jr., 50, of Leesville died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002. Arrangements will be announced by Hixson Brothers, Pineville. Myrth Hopkins OLLA - Services for Myrth Hopkins were at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in Olla First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Gloria Youngblood officiating. Burial was in Blake Cemetery near Olla, under direction of Riser, Olla. Hopkins, 95, of Olla died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. She was a retired school teacher and a member of Olla First United Methodist Church. She was a native of LaSalle Parish. She was a member of the Olla Senior Citizens Facility. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Henry and Margaret Blake Hopkins; three brothers, Homer Hopkins, Guy Hopkins and Dewey Hopkins; and one sister, Lucille Joyce Hopkins. Pallbearers were Ray Duke, Billy Talley, John Greene, Charles Wells, Curtis Richardson and Jeff Farrar. Memorials may be made to Olla First Methodist Church. W. Alvin Irwin W. Alvin Irwin, 91, of Alexandria died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. Arrangements will be an-nounced by Hixson Brothers, Alexandria. Sue Kibodeaux BOSSIER CITY - Sue Kibodeaux, 39, of Bossier City died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in Highland Hospital, Shreveport. Arrangements will be announced by Rush, Pineville. Mary Ethel Kimball DUPONT - Services for Mary Ethel Kimball will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Immaculate Conception, Dupont, with the Rev. Cyriac Kizhakkedath officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery, under direction of Escude', Mansura. Kimball, 80, of Dupont died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her husband, Amit Kim-ball; one son, Lawrence "L.T." Kimball; parents, Lawrence and Ada Firmin; and two grandchildren. Survivors include one son, Thomas E. Kimball of Tioga; two daughters, Verlie Kelone of Dupont and Evelyn Simon of Mansura; two brothers, Dolphia Firmin of New Orleans and Nolan Firmin of Dupont; and 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. A Christian wake service will be at 7 p.m. today in the church. Friends may call from 5 p.m. today with all night visitation until time of services Wednesday in the church. Gloria F. Leahey Services for Gloria Fairley Leahey will be at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Rush, Pineville, with the Rev. Robert Hearne officiating. Burial will be in Restland Memorial Gardens. Leahey, 60, of Pollock died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Ireland. She was a retired preschool teacher. She was a member of Pineville Assembly of God. Survivors include her husband, Ronnie Leahey of Pollock; two daughters, Sheila Girod of Rosefield and Rebecca Parsons of St. Rose; one sister, Maureen Beezhold of Corvalis, Ore.; and six grandchildren. Olan E. Lewis OTIS - Services for Olan Edward Lewis will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Camp Eight United Pentecostal Church, Otis, with the Rev. Ennis Bonnette officiating. Burial will be in Dewil Cemetery, Gardner, under direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria. Lewis, 66, of Pineville died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in Naomi Heights Nursing Home, Alexandria. He was a mechanic for the Alexandria Housing Authority during his working life. He was also a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Marie Johnson Lewis; and his parents, Edward William and Ethel Iola Tilley Lewis. Survivors include three daughters, Earlene Lewis Jeansonne of Pineville, Vickie Lewis of Jonesville and Melissa Lewis Funderburk of Alexandria; one son, Rickie Lewis of Deville; two brothers, Archie "Moe" Lewis of Elmer and Connie Lewis of Cotile; one sister, Dorothy Lewis Warren of Alexandria; and seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 10 a.m. today until time of services Wednesday in the church. Johnnie Nugent Jr. JENA - Services for John-nie William Nugent Jr. will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Jena, with the Revs. Norris Poole and Everett Mayo officiating. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest. Nugent Jr., 53, of Olla died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, in his residence. He was a truck driver with the timber industry. Survivors include one son, Johnnie William Nugent III of Aimwell; mother, Ann Nu-gent of Aimwell; and four grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jessie Nickes, Archie Nickes, Jerry Bass, Bobby Miller, Jackie Poole and Lanual Evans. Friends may call from 3-10 p.m. today in the funeral home. J.D. Paul RUBY - Services for J.D. Paul will be at 2 p.m. today in Pine Grove Baptist Church, Ruby, with the Revs. Willie Welch and Ron Nation officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Hixson Brothers, Pineville. Paul, 84, of Pensacola, Fla., formerly of Center Point, died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, in West Florida Hospital, Pensacola, Fla. He was a retired police of-ficer and a U.S. Army vet-eran. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 348, F&AM and the Olive Baptist Church, both in Pensacola, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Lyle Paul and Melver Paul. Survivors include his wife, Mary Campbell Paul of Pensacola, Fla.; one son, Robert C. Paul of Pensacola, Fla.; two daughters, Dorothy Paul Hudson of Pensacola, Fla., and Patsy Paul Crossett of Little Rock, Ark.; and two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Rich-ard Paul, Wayne Hudson and Dan Crossett. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until time of services today in the church. Evelyn Mae Perry Services for Evelyn Mae Perry will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Good Shepherd, Alexandria, with the Rev. Vincent Manuel officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories, Alexandria. Perry, 75, of Alexandria died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Alexandria. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church and retired from Weiss-Goldring Dept. Store. She was preceded in death by parents, Robert and Hulda Young Perry; three brothers, and two sisters. Survivors include one sister, Carra P. Ross of Alexandria. Friends may call Wednesday from 8 a.m. until time of services in the funeral home. Pearl S. Stokeld GLENMORA - Services for Pearl Smith Stokeld will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Glenmora Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Pearson officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery, Glenmora, under direction of Ar-doin, Oakdale. Stokeld, 85, of Glenmora died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, in Colonial Manor Nursing Home, Tyler, Texas. She was a lifelong resident of Glenmora and a member of the Glenmora Baptist Church. Survivor include three sons, Richard W. Stokeld Jr. of Tyler, Texas, Robert L. Stokeld of Friendswood, Texas and Charles D. Stokeld of Borger, Texas; one daughter, Susan Stokeld of Davao City, Philippines; and seven grandchildren and nine grandchildren. Visitation will be at 5 p.m. today for the family and 6 p.m. for the public until 9 p.m., and from 10 a.m. until time of services Wednesday in the church. Memorials may be made to Glenmora Baptist Church Cooperative Program or the International Mission Fund. James W. Travasos DUPONT - Services for James Wilson "To To" Trava-sos will be at 2 p.m. today in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Dupont, with the Rev. Cyriac Kizhakkedath officiating. Burial will be in the church mausoleum under direction of Escude', Mansura. Travasos, 90, of Dupont died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, in Our Lady of the Lake Re-gional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was a retired cattleman. He was a member of the Plaucheville Knights of Columbus and a member of Avoyelles & La. Cattleman's Association. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Cox Travasos; parents, William and Eva Travasos; two brothers, Julius Travasos and Robert Travasos; and one sister, Gertrude Armand. Survivors include one daughter, Betty Constantine of Rayne; one son, Roger Travasos of Baton Rouge; two brothers, Abner Travasos of Dupont and Dr. Harold Travasos of Abbeville; and eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 8 a.m. until time of services today in the church. Wednesday, January 30, 2002, Obituaries Posted on January 30, 2002 Wallace R. Barron Services for Wallace R. Barron will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with the Rev. Darryl Hoychick officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville. Barron, 86, of Pineville died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and Rapides Golf and Country Club. He received his bachelor's degree in education from Louisiana College, where he played basketball and was a member of the Louisiana College Alumni Association. He received his master's degree in education from LSU and was a member of the Alumni Association. He taught history and coached at Boyce High School and Bolton High School. He was principal at Lakeside Elementary and Pineville High School, and while at Pineville High School, he served on the La. High School Athletic Association. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucile Willis Barron. Survivors include two daughters, Louise Barron Phillips of Spring, Texas, and Linn Barron Buckley of Mo-bile, Ala.; two sisters, Carolyn Barron Alsup and Joan Barron Payne, both of Pineville; and four grandchil-dren. Pallbearers will be Jimmie Allen Phillips Sr., Coy Eugene Buckley Sr., Jimmie Allen Phillips Jr., Stephen Brian Phillips, Marshall Redmond Buckley and Coy Eugene Buckley Jr. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Thursday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Benevolent or Missions Programs, c/o Trinity Baptist Church, 3905 Trinity Church Road, Pineville, LA 71360. Hazel M. Becker LEESVILLE - Hazel M. Becker, 77, of Leesville died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, in Community Care Center, Leesville. Arrangements will be announced by Labby Memorial. Maple Boyd Maple Boyd of Bunkie died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Gonzaque Purple Shield, Alexandria. R.W. Coody Services for the Rev. R.W. Coody will be at 10 a.m. today in Pineville Pentecostal Church with the Revs. Robert Hearne, David Roberts, Leland Briggs and Charlie Ganey officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery under direction of Rush, Pineville. Coody, 92, of Pineville died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. He was a retired Pentecostal pastor and began preaching in 1933. He was a native of Rapides Parish and also was a carpenter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Beavers Coody. Survivors include three daughters, Lorraine Moore of Ball, and Velma Joy Gass and Robbie Dea Evans, both of Pineville; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Blake Killian, Tony Normand, Kenneth Killian, Robin Johnson, Dusty Moore, Ray Ogborn, Jeff Bennett and Greg Bennett. Friends may call from 8 a.m. until time of services today in the church. Edna T. Doyle PITKIN - Services for Edna T. "Big Momma" Doyle will be at 3 p.m. today in Freedom Baptist Church, Pitkin, with the Rev. Jeff James officiating. Burial will be in Occupy No. 1 Cemetery under direction of Rush, Oakdale. Doyle, 90, of Pitkin died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, in Oakdale Community Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Pitkin and a member of Freedom Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and a die-tician for Plainview High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Simon Doyle; and one son, Edward Mitchell Doyle. Survivors include one son, William "Buddy" Doyle of Pitkin; 10 daughters, Ruth Doyle Johnson of Pitkin, Audrey Doyle Carvan of Alexandria, Fanny Doyle Perkins and Ruby Doyle Graham, both of Oakdale, Betty Doyle Griffin of Princeton, Idaho, Billie Jean Robertson of Senatobia, Miss., Oma Davis and Selma Duncan, both of DeRidder, Maxine Tarver of Glenmora and Brenda Ann Bailey of Marlow; two sisters, Nancy Mancil of Pitkin and Adrey Willis of Dallas; 30 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Derrick Doyle, Cole Posey, Michael Tarver, Jason Bailey, Chris Duncan, Jackie Gra-ham, Terry Howard, John Tarver, Keith Bailey, Larry Johnson, Todd Duncan, Robert Perkins, Randy Knapp and Brandon Willis. Friends may call until time of services today in the church. Stuart Meyers Duke COLUMBIA - Services for Stuart Meyers Duke will be at 1 p.m. today in the chapel of Riser, Columbia, with the Rev. Milton Wilton officiating. Burial will be in Olla Cemetery. Duke, 83, of Olla died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in Glenwood Regional Medical Center, West Monroe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Lillie Fluitt Duke. Survivors include his wife, Opal Lucille Wilson Duke of Olla; two sons, Woodrow Meyers Duke of Shreveport and Tom Clyde Duke of Bossier City; five daughters, Linda Lucille Smith of Jena, Peggy Sue Hale of Monroe, and Doris Inez Payne of Houston, Lettie Irene Duke and Priscilla Ruth Duke, all of Houston; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Morgan Herring, James Robert Hale, J.R. Hale, Josh Dannehl, Chad Smith and Sonny Payne. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until time of services today in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Olla. Morris Duplissey GLENMORA - Services for Henri Morris Duplissey will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Ardoin, Glen-mora, with the Rev. Paul Pearson officiating. Burial will be in Glenmora Cemetery. Duplissey, 74, of Glenmora died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. He was preceded in death by one son, Robert Paul Duplissey; one brother, Jesse Darling Duplissey; and par-ents, Jesse Elliott Duplissey and Henrietta Morris Duplissey. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Jean Mathews Duplissey of Glenmora; three sons, Morris Duplissey of Houston, LTC Thomas Duplissey of Austin, Texas, and David Duplissey of Atlanta, Ga.; two daughters, Melanie Davenport of Cedar Hill, Texas, and Laura Lynette Chambers of Glenmora; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of services Thursday in the funeral home. Annette Greene JONESVILLE - Services for Annette Greene will be at 10 a.m. today in New Life Pentecostal Church, Jonesville, with the Revs. David Poole and Russell Hathcock officiating. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under direction of Young's, Ferriday. Greene, 72, of Jonesville died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. She was born in Manifest, was a nurse's aide and of the Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack A. Greene, parents, Willie Alford Grant and Alma Estelle Grant; and two brothers, Willard Grant and Willie Grant. Survivors include two sons, Harvey Brown of Jonesville and Mike Brown of Trout; two daughters, Jackie Maxine Otwell of Jena and Linda Rider of Jonesville; two brothers, Gerald Grant and Jerry Grant, both of Jonesville; two sisters, Be Be Patten and Jackie Stroder, both of Jonesville; nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Brown, Mike Brown, Jerry Wayne Grant, Pete Grant, Roger Jones, Jerome Patten, Kim Poole and Charles Stevens. Clyde Albert Hale Jr. Graveside services for Clyde Albert Hale Jr. will be at 3 p.m. Friday in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Pin-eville, with the Rev. David Cranford officiating. Burial with military services provided by personnel from Fort Polk will be under direction of Hixson Brothers, Pineville. Hall, 50, of Leesville died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria. He was retired from the military with 20 years service with the rank of first sergeant. He served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force with decorated service during the Gulf War. He was presently employed with Cu-bic Applications, Inc., Lacy, Wash., as a technical consultant to the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Albert Hale Sr. Survivors include his wife, Donna Hale of Leesville; mother, Georgia Hale of McMinnville, Tenn.; and one sister, Joyce Gunter of McMinnville, Tenn. Friends may call from 1:30 p.m. until shortly before time of services Friday in the funeral home. W. Alvin Irwin Services for W. Alvin Irwin will be at 10:30 a.m. today in St. Rita Catholic Church, Alexandria, with the Rev. Bruce Miller officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville, under direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria. Irwin, 91, of Alexandria died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. He was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church and a machinist for Exxon in Baton Rouge. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Daisy Mathews Irwin; brother, James Rowley Irwin; and sister, Cornelia S. Cole. Survivors include his wife, Martha T. Irwin of Alexandria; and two sisters, Celeste C. Broussard and Marguerite Baronne, both of Baton Rouge. Friends may call from 8:30 a.m. until shortly before time of services today in the funeral home. Mary Ethel Kimball DUPONT - Services for Mary Ethel Kimball will be at 11 a.m. today in Immaculate Conception, Dupont, with the Rev. Cyriac Kizhakkedath officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery, under direction of Escude', Mansura. Kimball, 80, of Dupont died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her husband, Amit Kimball; one son, Lawrence "L.J." Kimball; parents, Lawrence and Ada Firmin; and two grandchildren. Survivors include one son, Thomas E. Kimball of Tioga; two daughters, Verlie Kelone of Dupont and Evelyn Simon of Mansura; two brothers, Dolphia Firmin of New Orleans and Nolan Firmin of Dupont; and 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Friends may call until time of services today in the church. Rena Lee Rena Lee of Simmesport died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in Avoyelles Hospital, Marksville. Arrangements will be announced by Gonzaque Purple Shield, Alexandria. Neva Rosier Taylor HAMMOND - Services for Neva Rosier Taylor will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Immanuel Baptist Church, Hammond. Burial will be in Rose Memorial Cemetery under direction of Harry McKneely & Son. Taylor, of Hammond died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She had resided in Hammond since 1959 and was a native of Jena. She was the owner of Taylor & Sons In-surance Agency in Hammond. She was a prominent businesswoman in the insurance field, working with school boards and school employees throughout the state of Louisiana. She was a member of Life Underwriters of Tangipahoa and the Century Club. She was president of Taylor & Sons Insurance Agency, Inc., since 1978, a member of the Top of the Ta-ble of the 1992 Million-Dollar Round Table and was the first female to achieve membership into the Colonels Cabi-net of Protective Life Insurance. She was a charter member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Hammond. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester R. Taylor Sr.; parents, Finley and Molly Windham Rosier; and sister, Mavis Janet Ros-ier. Survivors include two sons, Lester Rodney Taylor Jr. and Jeffrey Lynn Taylor, both of Hammond; one brother, Johnny Dennis Rosier of Prairieville; and four grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Dr. Clea Parker, Edwin Newman, Tullos Brumfield, Dr. Edmund Vinci, George Ibert, Floyd Kennedy, Stan Johnson, Hurley Butler, Carl Peavy, Billy Tingle and Erich Sternberg. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. until time of services Thursday in the church. Bruce Vanderbilt DEVINE, Texas - Bruce Vanderbilt, 64, of Devine died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, in Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio. Arrangements will be announced by Rush, Oakdale Thursday, January 31, 2002, Obituaries Posted on January 31, 2002 Clyde E. Carr Services for Clyde E. Carr will be at 7 p.m. Friday in Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, Alexandria, with the Rev. Tom Hamilton Jr. officiating. Burial with dismissal, with military honors, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Garden of Memories under direction of Good Shepherd, Alexandria. Carr, 63, of Alexandria died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Alexandria and a member of Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church. He was a self-employed painter and served in the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Thelma Carr; one sister; and two brothers. Survivors include his wife, Edna Carr of Alexandria; seven sons, Michael Gerard Carr of Cleveland, Ohio, Shedrick Ricky Carr, Michael Gene Carr and Gerald J. Carr, all of Alexandria, Gary Samprat of Houston, David Clark of Elkton, Md., and Jonathan Carr of Baton Rouge; eight daughters, San-dra Terrell, Patsy Gaines, Sandra Metoyer, Carmeletta Small and Angie Burton, all of Alexandria, Deborah Cea-sar of Colorado Springs, Colo., Wilhelmina Love of Philadelphia and Carla Sewell of Bossier City; three brothers, Frederick Carr of Alexandria, Gerald Carr of Wichita, Kan., and Donald Carr of Oklahoma City; one sister, Ray Lee Thomas of Wichita, Kan.; 40 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 5 p.m. until time of services Friday in the church. Dave Cad Chevallier Services for Dave Cad Chevallier will be at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with the Rev. Leslie Tam officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery, Holloway. Chevallier, 63, of Deville died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. He was a self-employed mechanic and a member of Glory Land Baptist Church, Deville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Sarah Wilson Chevallier; and one brother, Parvin Cheval-lier. Survivors include his wife, Rita Kelley Chevallier of Deville; one daughter, Judy Chevallier Deville of Deville; one sister, Helen Mayeux of Bunkie; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Odom V. Chevallier, J.B. Franks, Mike Coward, Al Tyler, Nickie Lacombe, Shane Kel-ley and R.D. Wilson. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until time of services today in the funeral home. Elmira Mae Farrow LECOMPTE - Services for Elmira Mae Farrow will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Union Baptist Church, Lecompte, with the Rev. William Dearbone officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories, Alexandria, under direction of Thompson, Oakdale. Farrow, 97, of Lecompte died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Lecompte. She was a member and deaconess of Union Baptist Church. She was a former member of Beulah Benevolent and the Lecompte Senior Citizens. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents, four sons; one daughter; three sis-ters; and four brothers. Survivors include two sons, Roy Farrow of Alexandria and Richard Farrow of Lecompte; two daughters, Lizzie Johnson and Dorothy Tisino, both of Lecompte; 26 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until time of services Saturday in the church. Jackie Paul Gelito EVERGREEN - Services for Jackie Paul Gelito will be at 11 a.m. today in Church of the Little Flower, Evergreen, with the Rev. James Nellikunnel officiating. Burial will be in Bayou Rouge Baptist Cemetery under direction of Hixson Brothers, Bunkie. Gelito, 32, of Hessmer died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in her residence. She was a clerk at the Bailey Hotel, Bunkie. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Marion "Cuz" Redmon. Survivors include two sons, Brandon Debebar and Corey Debebar, both of Hawaii; parents, Jerry and Carol Redmon Paul of Hessmer; and one sister, Dawn Paul Barker of Gonzales. Pallbearers will be Steve Barker, Bradley Cheek, Troy Redmon, Wayne Cheek, Al Mottle, Carl Jeansonne, Johnny Redmon and Chad Jeansonne. Friends may call until shortly before time of services today in the funeral home. Doris Chelette Holton Services for Doris Chelette Holton will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria, with the Rev. Fallis Holloway and Dr. Joe Kite officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ruby. Holton, 80, of Lecompte died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002, in Dubuis Health Systems in Alexandria. She was the owner and operator of a grocery store and was a member of Poland Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buster Holton; parents, Marion and Ora Scroggs Chelette; and one sister, Marie Hickman. Survivors include five brothers, Nelson "Tib" Chelette of Vidalia, F.M. Chelette of Jasper, Texas, Billy Ray Chelette Sr. of Mansfield, Texas, Stanley Chelette of Marksville and Dean Chelette of Poland; and three sisters, Ruby Rougeou of Lecompte, Lucille Muzny of San Antonio and Velma Cassell of Hous-ton. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Friday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Poland Baptist Church, 3323 Hwy. 457, Alexandria, LA 71302. Rena C. Lee ODENBURG - Services for Rena C. Lee will be at noon Friday in Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Odenburg, with the Rev. J.A. Washington officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery, Woodside, under direction of Gonzaque Purple-Shield, Alexandria. Lee, 87, of Simmesport died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in Avoyelles Hospital, Marksville. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Lee Sr.; and parents, Dave Curtis and Annie Thomas Curtis. Survivors include two sons, David Lee Jr. of Alexandria and Norward Lee of Simmesport; four daughters, Margaret Calliham of Houston, Emma Eave of Bastrop, Rose L. Batiste of Marksville and Annie L. Joseph of Sim-mesport; one brother, Antoine Curtis of Baton Rouge; one sister, Elizabeth Williams Johnson of Woodside; 40 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. A wake will be from 7-10 p.m. today in the church. Charles J. Thompson NATCHITOCHES - Services for Charles J. "C.J." Thompson will be at 3 p.m. Friday in Christian Harmony Baptist Church in the Pace Community with Charlie Bates officiating. Burial will be in Pace Community Cemetery under direction of Blanchard-St. Denis, Natchitoches. Thompson, 80, of Natchitoches died recently. He was a native of Natchitoches and a resident of the Pace Community. He was a former pitcher of the Alexandria Aces semi-pro baseball team. He played the guitar with many groups in and around the Natchitoches area. He was a heavy equipment operator for the Natchitoches Parish Police Jury and was a member of Christian Harmony Baptist Church. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include one son, Larry Thompson of Goldonna; one daughter, Cindy Garlington of Pace Community; one sister, Helen Waters of Blanchard; four brothers, Calvin Thompson and Billy Thompson, both of Shreveport, Herman Thompson of Haughton and Waymond Thompson of New Orleans; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 2 p.m. until time of services in the church. Marie Vidrine Turner BUNKIE - Marie Vidrine Turner, 71, of Bunkie died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, in Memorial Baptist Hospital, New Orleans. Arrangements will be announced by Melancon, Bunkie. Gertrude K. Warren NATCHITOCHES - Services for Gertrude K. Warren will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Blanchard-St. Denis. Burial will be in Fern Park Cemetery. Warren, 86, of Natchitoches died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002, in Natchitoches. She was a schoolteacher. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. until time of services Friday in the funeral home. Frank Zangla Services for Frank Zangla will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, Alexandria, with the Rev. Vic Vead officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Pineville, under direction of John Kramer & Son. Zangla, 89, of Alexandria died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II as a sergeant in the 31st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron. He was a native of Greensburg, Pa., and was once stationed at Camp Livingston. He was a baker and pastry chef prior to moving to Louisiana and established a second career as a farmer and carpenter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosario and Maria Zangla; three brothers, Carmen Zangla, Joseph Zangla and John Zangla; and two sisters, Dorothy Bosiorka and Ann Jansen. Survivors include his wife, Celestine Vanderlick Zangla of Alexandria; one daughter, Regina Showers of Alexandria; four sons, Frank B. Zangla of Boyce, James Zangla and Robert Zangla, both of Alexandria, and Kenneth Zangla of New Orleans; three sisters, Libby Zimmerman and Josephine Zangla, both of Greensburg, Pa., and Peggy Depietro of Pittsburgh, Pa.; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Ralph Verzwyvelt, Randall Verzwyvelt, Charles Zangla, David Showers, John Sefcik and Richard Vanderlick. A wake service will begin at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. today and from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home.