obituaries A Louisiana, Rapides Parish ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ===================================================================== ADAMS, DOROTHY Alexandria Town Talk, 11 Oct 2000 Services in the chapel of Southern with burial in Sikes Baptist Church Cemetery. Adams, 88, of Sikes died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Jackson Parish, and a member of Hurricane Grove Baptist Church. Survivors: son, Darwin Woods of Penn Valley, Calif.; daughters, Mary Lea Carpenter of Dodson and Ellen Ruth Butler of Arcadia; stepdaughters, Hazel Melton of Winnfield and Annie Belle Walker of Minden; 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 8 stepgrandchildren. Pallbearers: Adam Carpenter, Jimmy Butler, Bob Woods, Mark Woods, Kevin Womack and Harry Baldridge. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ADAMS, ELZIE GEORGE Alexandria Town Talk, 29 Jun 2000. Services in Welcome Home Baptist Church; burial in Welcome Home Cemetery; aged 85, of Dodson died Saturday, June 24, 2000, in Winnfield; member of Welcome Home Baptist Church and a member of Midway Masonic Lodge; preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Adams. Survivors: daughter, Gloria Jean Murphy of Dodson; 2 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ADAMS, HOWARD J. Alexandria Town Talk, 3 Nov 2000 Services in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Pineville, with burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Adams, 62, of Olla died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2000, in Urania. Survivors: wife, Margaret Franklin Adams of Olla; sons, Troy Adams of Tennessee and Gary Adams of Laranger; daughters, Tracey Slaughter and Christy Hudson, both of Pollock, and Lisa Baye of New Orleans; stepson, Mike Franklin of Olla; stepdaughter, Christy Smith of Kelly; brothers, Huey Adams of Marrero, Lloyd Adams of Covington and Roy Cook of Hineston; sisters, Edith Self of Alexandria, Rita Sayes of Deville, Velma Ainsworth and Elouise Woodall, both of Pineville; 6 grandchildren, 4 stepgrandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers: Tendol Hudson, Clifford Fairchild, Daniel Funderburk, Mike Franklin, John Funderburk and Warren Roshto. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ADAMS, ORRIS EDWARD Alexandria Town Talk, 23 Nov 2000 Services in the chapel of Southern with burial in Hurricane Grove Cemetery in Sikes. Adams, 91, of Sikes died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, in Winnfield. He was a retired forester, a member of Hurricane Grove Baptist Church and a lifelong native of Sikes. He was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. and Mrs. J.B. Adams. Pallbearers: Delane Adams, Steve Adams, Eddie Gilcrease, Scott Sanders, Bruce Crain and Jimmy Thompson. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ALEXANDER, BARBARA SMITH Alexandria Town Talk, 21 Aug 2000 Services in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria, with additional services in the chapel of Rabenhorst East, Baton Rouge, with burial in Greenoaks Memorial Park, Baton Rouge. Alexander, 52, of Pineville died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Baton Rouge and an employee of the Office of Family Support for the State of Louisiana for 10 years. She was a 1966 graduate of Istrouma High School, Baton Rouge and a 1970 graduate of Louisiana College, Pineville. She was a member of Pineville Park Baptist Church. Survivors: husband, Steve W. Alexander of Pineville; son, Shawn W. Alexander of Dallas; daughter, Jonette Alexander of Omaha, Neb.; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin R. Smith of Baton Rouge. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ALEXANDER, CLARENCE Alexandria Town Talk, 18 Jun 2000. Services in the chapel of Winnfield; burial in Alexandria National Cemetery, Pineville. Alexander, 82, of Alexandria died Monday, June 12, 2000, in the Summit Retirement Center. Survivors: son, Donald Ray Alexander Sr.; brothers, Fred B. Alexander of Alexandria, Charles Alexander and Smiley King Alexander, both of California; sisters, Ruth Teal of Washington, June Hernandez of California, Alice Brown and Doretha Davis, both of Las Vegas; 2 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ALEXANDER, DONALD RAY SR. Alexandria Town Talk, 26 Oct 2000 Memorial services in the chapel of Winnfield, Alexandria. Alexander, 56, of Shreveport died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000, in his residence. He was a native of Alexandria and a graduate of Peabody High School. He was a graduate of Southern University of Baton Rouge and received his masters degree in business education from Syracuse University in New York. He was a former purchasing agent for the City of Alexandria and former president of Southern University Alumni Chapter of Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Joseph and Ikey B. Alexander. Survivors: wife, Theresa Alexander Earthly of Alexandria; son, Donald Ray Alexander Jr. of Atlanta, Ga.; daughters, Angela Addison of Washington, D.C., Kim Johnson of Alexandria and Daniell Patrice Alexander of Chicago; 1 great-grandchild. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ALEXANDER, KATHERINE LOUISE Alexandria Town Talk, 25 Nov 2000 Services in Pisgah Baptist Church with burial in Heard's Cemetery. Alexander, 72, of Manifest died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, in Alexandria. She was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Jessie King. Survivors: husband, James K. Alexander of Manifest; son, Kenneth Alexander of Winnsboro; daughter, Jessica Cater of Harrisonburg; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ALEXANDER, MARJORIE Alexandria Town Talk, 9 Nov 2000 66, of Mansura died Monday, Nov. 6, 2000, in Mansura. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ALEXANDER, SYBLE L. Alexandria Town Talk, 21 Oct 2000 Services in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria, with burial in Alexandria Memorial Gardens. Alexander, 80, of Alexandria died Friday, Oct. 20, 2000, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Baptist Temple and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry C. Alexander. Survivors: daughter, Lucy A. Anders of Alexandria; sisters, Thelma Hogg of Smackover, Ark., and Jerry Oliver of North Little Rock, Ark.; 2 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Pallbearers: Bob Mellon, Henry Masson, Gary Neie, Don Lane, Glen Watson and Paul Barron. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ALEXANDER, WAYNE SMITH Alexandria Town Talk, 19 Sep 2000 Services in First Baptist Church, Dry Prong, with burial in Coleman Cemetery. Alexander, 57, of Hudson Creek Community, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2000, in his residence. He was a maintenance repairman at Dresser Industries and a former member of the Moose Lodge in Colorado. He coached Dixie Youth Baseball for 25 years. He was also an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors: wife, Daisy Alexander of Hudson Creek Community; sons, Richard Morrison of Oak Grove Community, Larry Alexander of Natchitoches, and George Morrison and Jon Morrison, both of Hudson Creek Community; brother, Charles Alexander of California; 11 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Pallbearers: Bo Fearrand, George McGehee, Charles Petrus, Greg McRight, Ron Beaulier and Benny Thompson. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ALFORD, DONNIE R. Alexandria Town Talk, 21 May 2000 Graveside services in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Alford, 65, of Prospect Community died Saturday, May 20, 2000, in Veterans' Affairs Medical Center. He was a native of Amite. Survivors: wife, Helen Ward Alford of Prospect; daughter, Debbie Norment of Bentley; sisters, Mildred Braud of Ponchatoula and Viola James of Baker; 3 grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ALIZZI, ALFONSO GUISEPPE Alexandria Town Talk, 4 May 2000 Services in the chapel of Warren Meadows; burial in Oak Hill Cemetery; aged 79, of Many died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in Sabine Medical Center; veteran of World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War. Survivors: wife, June Alizzi of Many; sons, John Alizzi and Joseph Alizzi, both of Many, and Steven Alizzi of Laurel, Miss.; daughters, Miretta Alizzi of San Bernadino, Calif., Colleen Groce of Houston and Sheila Manasco of Many; brothers, Louis Alizzi and Rudy Alizzi, both of San Antonio; sister, Alice Alvarez of San Antonio; 18 grandchildren; host of great-grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ALLBRITTON, BARBARA ELLEN NUGENT Alexandria Town Talk, 6 Aug 2000 Services in New Union Baptist Church burial in the church cemetery under direction of Riser, Olla. Allbritton, 92, of Tullos died Saturday, Aug. 5, 2000, in Jena. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wheeler A. Allbritton; an infant daughter, Evelyn Melba Allbritton; and parents, C.A. and Essie Martin Nugent. Survivors: son, Norman Allbritton of Tullos; daughters, Cordie Newsom of Tullos, Merle Childress of Grayson and Vera Grant of Holum; sister, Hattie Nugent Allbritton of Greenwood; 8 grandchildren, 22 great- grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren. Grandsons served as pallbearers. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ALLDREDGE, HELEN ALFRED Alexandria Town Talk, 10 Mar 2000 Services in Georgia Camp Baptist Church in Creek, Texas with burial in the Creek Cemetery, Natchitoches, La. Aged 73, of Clarence, La., died 8 Mar 2000, in Natchitoches, La. She was a native of Creek and a retired clerk at the Clarence Post Office. Survivors: sons, Doyle Alldredge of Clarence, La., Harold Alldredge of Ruston, La.; daughters, Delcie Levasseur of Natchitoches, La., Bernice Beer of Vidalia, La., and Shirley Alldredge of Gorum, La.; sisters, Mae Huntsman of Lovelady, Joyce Turner and Shirley Anselm, both of Pearson Chapel, Betty Rowlands of Buffalo and Bonnie Duval of Grapeland; brother, Jesse Alfred of Grapeland; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ALLEN, ANNA L. Alexandria Town Talk, 02, Apr 2000 Services in First Baptist Church. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. At age, 75, she died Friday, March 31, 2000. Survivors; son, Tommy Allen of DeRidder; daughter, Sandra Eschete of Lafayett; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------------- ALLEN, BUDDY PETE Alexandria Town Talk, 12 Apr 2000. Services in the chapel of Hixson Bros.; burial in Nebo Cemetery; aged 48, of Nebo died Sunday, April 9, 2000, in his residence. He was a carpenter. Survivors: sons, Christopher P. Allen of West Monroe and Robin Dale Allen of Trout; mother, Doris Allen of Nebo; sisters, Janice Gurganus of Williana and Margie Morphis of Jena; brother, Lonnie Allen of Nebo; 1 grandchild. Pallbearers: Brad Lambeth, Calvin Deason, Rocky Ray, Dallas McDaniel, Jimmy Hayes and Layne LeGrande. ------------------------------------------------------------------ ALLEN, CHARITY Alexandria Town Talk, 31 August 2000. Services in the chapel of Winnfield Funeral Home, Alexandria, with Burial in Garden of Memories. Allen, 85, of Alexandria died Sunday, Aug. 27, 2000, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. Survivors: son, Dale T. Swafford of Alexandria; daughters, Naomi W. Jackson and Lillian F. Simon, both of Alexandria, and Gwendolyn S. Evans of Fort Worth, Texas; brothers, Herbert H. Allen of Alexandria and Eldridge Allen Jr. of California; sister, Evelyn Smith of Alexandria; 29 grandchildren, 107 great-grandchildren; 30 great-great- grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ALLEN, CORELIA Alexandria Town Talk, 6 Oct 2000 Services in Union Chapel Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Allen, 77, of Lecompte died Monday, Oct. 2, 2000, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. She worked for Clark's Grocery Store in Lecompte for 30 years. She was a member of Union Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors: husband, Worthen Allen of Lecompte; sons, the Rev. Jake Palmer Jr. III, Charles Allen and Howard Jones, all of Lecompte; daughters, Ethel Lee Clark and Ruby Lee Gill, both of Lecompte; 20 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ALLEN, ODELIA Alexandria Town Talk, 16 Aug 2000 Services in the chapel of Bunkie Mortuary with burial in First Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Bunkie. Allen, 87, of Bunkie died Friday, Aug. 11, 2000, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. Survivors: daughter, Laura Lewis Perry of San Diego; 42 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren; numerous great-great-grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ALLEN, OLLIE DUBOIS Alexandria Town Talk, 12 Aug 2000 Services in Nantachie United Pentecostal Church with burial in Union Grove Cemetery. Allen, 77, of Montgomery died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2000, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Aloha. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Thomas Aaron Lewis and Lewis William Allen; and son, Willie Lewis. Survivors: sons, Jerry Lewis of Grand Prairie, Texas, Tommy Allen of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Arnold Ray Allen of Montgomery; daughter, Rosie Chelette of Montgomery; sister, Isa Dubois of Montgomery; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ALLISON, EWELL Alexandria Town Talk, 25 May 2000 Services in St. Mathilda Catholic Church. Burial in the church cemetery. Allison, 84, of Eunice died Monday, May 22, 2000, in Eunice Medical Center. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ALSWORTH, MARGARET VIRGINIA Alexandria Town Talk, 15 Apr 2000. Aged 72, of Natchez died Friday, April 14, 2000, in Natchez. She was a social worker, an accountant and a Catholic. ------------------------------------------------------------------ AMBRES, ETHEL LEE LEWIS Alexandria Town Talk, 25 Sep 2000 Services in First St. Paul Baptist Church with burial in First St. Paul Cemetery. Ambres, 77, of Bunkie died Friday, Sept. 22, 2000, in the family residence. She was a member of First St. Paul Baptist Church where she served as church secretary for 49 years. She was an associate member of Salem Baptist Church where she served as an usher and adult Sunday school teacher. She was an active member and Worthy Secretary of the Carrie M. Smith Chapter of the Eastern Star. Survivors: daughter, Patricia Walker of Bunkie; 3 grandchildren. Pallbearers: Jason Walker, Wesley Walker, Daniel Melancon, David Melancon, Andre Dicharry, Tucker Dicharry, Lynnawald Washington and Tyrone Washington. --------------------------------------------------------------------- AMBROSE, NORMAN JR. Alexandria Town Talk, 20 Aug 2000 Services in Beulah Baptist Church with burial in Pineville National Cemetery, Pineville. Ambrose, 70, of Many died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2000, in his residence. He was a veteran and a member of Beulah Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by parents, Norman Ambrose Sr. and Nellie Mae Ambrose. Survivors: wife, Betty Ambrose of Many; sons, Norman Ambrose III and Tommy Wayne Ambrose, both of Deville, Bobby Dale Ambrose of Colfax and Brian Keith Ambrose of Montgomery; daughter, Sue Ambrose Manuel of New Orleans; sisters, Wanda Lachner of Prairie Home, Mo., Pauline Chandler of Bonneville, Mo., and Rita Roberson of Lebo, Kan.; brothers, Harold Ralph Ambrose of White River S.D., and Eddie Dale Ambrose of New Bloomfield, Mo.; 14 grandchildren; 4 great- grandchildren. Pallbearers: Christopher Manuel and Jason Norman Sharp. --------------------------------------------------------------------- AMPHION, DICK Alexandria Town Talk, 18 Jul 2000. Graveside services in Russell Cemetery. Aged 79, of Alexandria died Monday, July 17, 2000, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital; former owner and operator of Louisiana Tire and Service Center. Survivors: sons, Danny Amphion of Navarre Beach, Fla. and Bo Greer of Alexandria; daughter, Susan Barber of Navarre Beach, Fla.; 9 grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------------------ ANDERS, MAUDE Alexandria Town Talk, 21 Aug 2000 Graveside services in Garden of Memories. Anders, 86, of Winnfield died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000, in Winn Parish Medical Center. She was retired from the Winn Parish School System since 1974, having taught a combined 30 years in the LaSalle and Winn Parish areas. She was a home demonstration agent in Catahoula Parish. She was a graduate of Louisiana Tech University and a member of the Winn Parish Retired Teachers Home Demonstration Club. She was a member of the Delta Gappa Gamma and the First United Methodist Church, Winnfield. Survivors: husband, Jesse O. Anders of Winnfield; son, Raymond Anders of San Antonio; daughter, Frances Smith of Nederland, Texas; brother, J.E. Turnley Jr. of Jackson, Miss.; sisters, Helen Thompson of Livingston, Texas, Iris Russell of Shreveport, Doris Marsh of Stonewall and Anita Laseter of Mortin, Miss.; 3 grandchildren. Pallbearers: Donald Kelly, John Holland, Tim Gaar, Mickey Simmons, Kiah Bevill, Dickey Heard, Greg Davies and Tommy Harrell. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ANDERSON, BARBARA HAY Alexandria Town Talk, 19 Aug 2000 70, of Columbia, S.C. died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2000, in Lexington Medical Center. She was a native of Port Arthur, Texas. She graduated in 1950 from McNeese Junior College and in 1976 from Lamar University in Texas with a bachelor degree in Special Education. Survivors: sons, Guy S. Anderson of Lexington and Bret G. Anderson of Austin, Texas; daughter, Madina A. Jolly of Asheville, N.C.; sister, Betty Morton of Alexandria, La.; 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ANDERSON, CARRIE H. Alexandria Town Talk, 24, Mar 2000 Services in Union Chapel Church. Burial in the church cemetery. At age, 66, she died Monday, March 20, 2000. Survivors; son, George Anderson Jr. of Dickinson, Texas; daughters, Sharon Anderson and Carol Anderson, both of Lecompte; brothers, Nathan Henton and Euel Henton, both of Lecompte, and Johnny Henton of Oak Harbor, Wash; 5 grandchildren. -------------------------------------------------------------------- ANDERSON, OTIS LOUIS, SR. Alexandria Town Talk, 10 Aug 2000 Services in Lone Star Baptist Church, Pineville, with burial in Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery in Maringouin. Anderson, 64, of Pineville died Sunday, Aug. 6, 2000, in Huey P. Long Medical Center. He was a native of Pineville and a member of Lone Star Baptist Church; graduate of Peabody High School and Grambling State University. He was a retired Rapides Parish educator and also retired from City of Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lottie and Samuel Anderson Sr.; son, Jerome Anderson; sisters; brothers. Survivors: wife, Mildred Dorsey Anderson of Pineville; sons, Danier Anderson of Pineville and Otis Anderson Jr. of Baton Rouge; daughter, Ella Anderson Turner of Baton Rouge; brothers, George Anderson of Gretna and Robert Anderson of Pineville; sisters, Irma Vinson and Mae Belle Carpenter, both of Pineville; 5 grandchildren. Pallbearers: Jabari Ransome, Chancelor Williams, Kenya Ransome, Tavaris Lemotte, Dean Fields and Carlos Jones. -------------------------------------------------------------------- ANDERSON, RICHARD DALE Alexandria Town Talk, 25 Apr 2000. Services in the chapel of Blanchard-St. Denis; burial in Coulee-Bethel Cemetery, Campti; aged 45, of Point Blank, Texas, died Sunday, April 23, 2000; native of Natchitoches. Survivors: wife, Donna Anderson of Point Blank, Texas; son, Richard Dale Anderson Jr. of Salina, Kan.; daughter, Kimberly Sue Anderson of Natchitoches; stepdaughters, Amber Nicole Downs and Brittany Renee Downs, both of Point Blank, Texas; mother and stepfather, Charles and Janae Youngblood Harpool of Oklahoma City; stepmother, Mary Anderson of Mooringsport; brothers, John Anderson of Arlington, Texas, Mike Anderson of Denton, Texas, and Allen Anderson of North Richland Hills, Texas; stepbrother, Don Harpool of McAllen, Texas. Pallbearers: John Haro, Leo Friday, Charles Rushing, Ronald Miley, Barry Miley and Thelton Hall. ------------------------------------------------------------------ ANDREWS, CARLTON Alexandria Town Talk, 1, Apr 2000 Services in St. John the Baptist Church. Burial in the church cemetery. At age,77, he died Friday, March 24, 2000. Survivors; sons, Freddie Andrews and Eric Andrews, both of Marksville, and Silton Barron of Morgan city; daughters, Anna Carmouche and Donne Lewis, both of Marksville, Mary Sur Andrews of Pineville and Mary Lou Butler of St. Louis; brother, Milton Andrews of Fayetteville, N.C,; sister, Waver Johnson of Dayton, Ohio; 35 grandchildren; 38 great- grandchildren. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ANDREWS, ELEANOR Alexandria Town Talk, 17, Mar 2000 Services in Dry Creek Bible Church. Burial in Dry Creek Cemetery. At age 81, she died Thursday, March 16, 2000; retired school teacher with 27 years service. Survivors; son, Kent Andrews of Kinder, 8 grandchildren; 2 great- grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ANDREWS, WADE S. Alexandria Town Talk, 7 Nov 2000 Services in the chapel of John Kramer & Son followed by graveside services at 3 p.m. in the Palestine Cemetery, Grant. Andrews, 67, of Alexandria died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. Survivors: wife, Jo Andrews of Alexandria; daughters, Victoria Yu of Albuquerque, N.M. and Robyn Doellinger of Lacy, Wash.; son, James B. Andrews of University Place, Wash.; sisters, Bobby Jean Roy and Billie Sue Manuel, both of Dry Creek; brother, G.B. Andrews of DeQuincy; 12 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Pallbearers: John Wooley, Cornelio Garcia, Tony Abacca, Leonard Harris, Larry Dale Cole and Burl Roy. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ANDREWS, WILLIAM E. Alexandria Town Talk, 26 Apr 2000. Services in Friendship Baptist Church;burial in Whitaker Cemetery; aged 53, of DeRidder died Sunday, April 23, 2000, in his residence; native of DeRidder; graduated from DeRidder High School and McNeese State University; former teacher at Pickering Junior High School and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Survivors: son, William Jeremy Andrews of Mountain Home, Ark.; daughter, Tanya Nicole Dixon of Mountain Home, Ark.; his mother, Angie Andrews Spears of DeRidder; 1 grandchild. ------------------------------------------------------------------ ANDRUS, HOWARD LEE Alexandria Town Talk, 6 Oct 2000 Services in First Baptist Church of Daingerfield, Texas with burial in Daingerfield Cemetery. Andrus, 83, of Daingerfield died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2000, in Pittsburg, Texas. He was a native of Bayou Chicot, La. He was retired from Arco Credit Union where he worked in Accounting and Business Administration and also served as president. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors: wife, Janet Andrus of Daingerfield; daughter, Linda England of Houston; sisters, Betty Andrews of Jena, La., and Elinor White of Bunkie, La.; brothers, Wilford Andrus of Lake Charles, La., Robert Andrus and Mert Andrus, both of Oakdale, La.; 2 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ANGELO, ARON SR. Alexandria Town Talk, 01 Apr 2000 Services at the chapel of Thompson. Burial in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Forest Hill. At age, 79, he died Wednesday, March 29, 2000. He was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Army. Survivors; sons, Aron Angelo Jr. of Alexandria and Allen Angelo of Glenmora; daughter, Clara Angelo of Glenmora; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ANTEE, CHARLTON Alexandria Town Talk, 11 Nov 2000 Services in the chapel of Kramer of Colfax with burial in Summerfield Cemetery, Verda. Antee, 42, of Boyce died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vera Antee; and brother, Charles Antee Jr. Survivors: son; Brandon Antee of California; father, Charles Antee of Boyce; stepmother, Helen Antee of Boyce; sisters, Brenda Birdsong of Houston and Charlene Antee of Boyce; stepbrother, Joe McDaniel of Boyce; stepsisters, Sissy Nitz of Pineville and Tracy Williams of Dry Prong. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ANTHONY, RICHARD CHARLES Alexandria Town Talk, 9 Jun 2000. Services in the chapel of Gonzaque Purple-Shiel; burial in Garden of Memories; aged 49, of Alexandria died Friday, June 2, 2000 in Huey P. Long Medical Center. Survivors: brothers, Marvin Anthony of Warren, Ohio, Dave Anthony of Dallas, James Lee Anthony and Willie Landry Collins, both of Alexandria; sister, Debra Whittaker of Alexandria. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ANTOON, EUNICE JOSEPH Alexandria Town Talk, 3 Aug 2000 Services in St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Alexandria, with burial in Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville, Antoon, 88, of Alexandria died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2000, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital; member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church and the Altar Society. Survivors: sons, Thomas A. Antoon and Robert E. Antoon, both of Alexandria; brothers, Ellis LaHood and George LaHood, both of Alexandria; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers: Christopher D. Antoon, Nicholas J. Antoon, Robert G. Antoon, Thomas A. Antoon, Gary LaHood and George LaHood Jr. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ARCENEAUX, JOSEPH HUGHES JR. Alexandria Town Talk, 30 Nov 2000 Services for infant Joseph Hughes Arceneaux Jr. will be announced. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ARMAND, CECELIA RICHE Alexandria Town Talk, 5 Sep 2000 Services in Church of the Little Flower with burial in the church cemetery. Armand, 84, of Evergreen died at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 4, 2000, in Bunkie General Hospital. She was a resident of Evergreen, a member of the Church of the Little Flower, the Silver Society and the Alter Society of Evergreen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilton Armand; son, Rodney Armand; brothers, Tim Riche, Ray Riche and Lawrence Riche. Survivors: son, Gregory J. Armand of Cottonport; daughters, Mary Ellen A. Jeansonne of Alexandria and Elaine A. Greer of Kenner; brother, Leslie Riche of Chalmette; 9 grandchildren; 21 great- grandchildren. Pallbearers: Kenny Jeansonne, Luke Armand, Jack Riche, Jonathan Riche, Mark Thevenot and Scotty Venable. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ARMAND, DENIA MAE Alexandria Town Talk, 25 July 2000 Services in St. Francis Xavier Cathedral with burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Pineville; aged 76, of Alexandria died Sunday, July 23, 2000, in Houston. Survivors: husband, Donald J. Armand Sr. of Alexandria; sons, Alex Asfar of The Colony, Texas and John Asfar of Brunswick, Ga.; daughter, Tamara Shatara of Los Gatos, Calif.; stepson, Donald J. Armand Jr. of Shreveport; stepdaughters, Patricia Ryder of Pineville and Dona Monroe of Westfield, N.J.; sisters, Sophie Nassif of Alexandria and Georgia Karam of Kinder; brothers, Dr. John Attrep of Lafayette, Dr. Abe Attrep of Ruston and Dr. Moses Attrep of Los Alamos, N.M.; 7 grandchildren; 4 stepgrandchildren. Pallbearers: Glen Armand, Mike Armand, Steve Armand, Alex Asfar, John Asfar and Tom Ryder. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ARMAND, ORDINE MARY Alexandria Town Talk, 1 Jul 2000. Services in the chapel of Escude; burial in St. Mary's Cemetery; aged 80, of Cottonport died Thursday, June 29, 2000, in Marksville. ------------------------------------------------------------------ ARMER, ROBERT HENRY SR. Alexandria Town Talk, 15 Apr 2000. Services in the chapel of Beauregard-Vernon; burial in Beauregard Cemetery; aged 68, of DeRidder died Friday, April 14, 2000, in his residence; native of Norphlet, Ark.; graduated from Sulphur High School; resident of DeRidder for the past 30 years; retired as supervisor from South Central Bell after 36 years employment and was a member of Bell South Pioneer Club; attended First Baptist Church of DeRidder; U.S. Army veteran and a member of Masonic Lodge 279 F&AM. Survivors: wife, Elaine M. Armer of DeRidder; son, Robert Henry Armer Jr. of Merryville; daughters, Vickie Lynn Mayo, Corky O'Neal, Suzie Nugent and Kay Hickman, all of DeRidder; brothers, Curtis E. Armer, Harold H. Armer and Herman R. Armer, all of Sulphur; sisters, Janet Quaries of Jonesboro and Judith Skelton of Houston; 14 grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------------------ ARMOND, LIZZIE F. Alexandria Town Talk, 27 Apr 2000. Aged 83, of Flora died Wednesday, April 26, 2000, in Natchitoches Parish Hospital. ------------------------------------------------------------------ ARMSTEAD, ROSE MAE Alexandria Town Talk, 2 Nov 2000 Services in Antioch Baptist Church, Alexandria, with burial in Garden of Memories. Armstead, 45, of Alexandria died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2000, in Pineville. She was a sales associate at Dillard's. Survivors: son, Charles Edward Armstead of Winnfield; daughters, Shantelle Pollard, Cassandra Armstead, Katrina Armstead and Anita Armstead, all of Alexandria; mother, Mary Riggins of Colorado Springs, Colo.; brothers, Armell Armstead Jr. of Honolulu, Donald Ray Armstead, David Armstead and Derrick Armstead, all of Colorado Springs, Colo., Daniel Armstead of Alexandria and Barry Armstead of Denver; sisters, Verna Hazel of Pineville, Virginia Stelly of San Antonio, Annette Wiggins of Tulsa, Okla., Paulette Alexander of Ruby and Felicia Waldron of Leesville; 6 grandchildren. Pallbearers: Jimmy Hazel, Terry Stelly, Arthur Wiggins, Jimmy Borner, Byron Owens and Adam Tucker. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ARMSTRONG, LEE SR. Alexandria Town Talk, 14 Apr 2000. Services in Pilgrim Baptist Church, Alexandria; burial in Garden of Memories; aged 82, of Alexandria died Monday, April 10, 2000; served as a deacon and church custodian at Pilgrim Baptist Church. Survivors: sons, Freddie Armstrong, Larry Armstrong, Donald Armstrong, Terry Armstrong, Michael Armstrong and Reuben Armstrong, all of Alexandria, and Lee Armstrong Jr. of Woodworth; daughters, Carolyn Armstrong, Linda Collins, Bessie Calvin, Al Jean White, Pamela Armstrong and Sharonette Armstrong, all of Alexandria; sister, Annie Mae Hayes of Bunkie; 23 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------------------ ARNAUD, SARA C. Alexandria Town Talk, 14 Jul 2000. Graveside services in Magnolia Cemetery; aged 76, of Jonesville died Thursday, July 13, 2000, in Alexandria; native of Natchez. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Richard L. Arnaud and Louis D. Arnaud. Survivors: daughters, Jackie Griffing and Adrian White, both of Jonesville; mother, Lois Campbell of Jonesville; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------------------ ARNOLD, MAYO SR. Alexandria Town Talk, 28 Nov 2000 Services in First Baptist Church with burial in Dry Prong Cemetery. Arnold, 82, of Dry Prong died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, in his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Dry Prong, a U.S. Army and Navy veteran of World War II where he was an aircraft mechanic, a heavy equipment operator with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, a logger and a member of First Baptist Church of Dry Prong. Survivors: wife, Willet Arnold of Dry Prong; daughters, Clorice Gates of Lumberton, Texas, Bernice Sketoe and Arlene Mask, both of Dry Prong, Retta Ballio of Tioga, Debra Knight of Colfax; sons, Vernon Mayo Arnold Jr., Sonny Arnold, Arley Ray Arnold and M.D. Arnold, all of Dry Prong, Lynn Arnold and Steve Arnold, both of Colfax, and Randy Arnold of Georgetown; brothers, Bobby Arnold and Buck Arnold, both of Dry Prong; sister, Myrte Crenshaw of Greenville, S.C.; and 44 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers: David Arnold, Jason Arnold, Jessie Arnold, Cass Arnold, Kevin Sketoe, Scott Mask, Danny Knight, Michael Arnold, Jamie Stroud, Daryl Arnold, Brandon Chandler and Troy Jeansonne. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ARNOLD, ZENAIDA "IDA" Alexandria Town Talk, 16 May 2000 Services in the First Baptist Church; burial in Dry Prong Cemetery; aged 69, of Dry Prong died Sunday, May 14, 2000, in Alexandria; native of Manilla, Phillipines; member of First Baptist Church, Dry Prong. Survivors: daughter, Jerry Sherry of Dry Prong; 5 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 3 step-grandchildren; 1 step-great-grandchild. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ASHBY, DOROTHY CASSON Alexandria Town Talk, 17 Aug 2000 Services in Augustana Lutheran Church, Alexandria, with burial in National Cemetery, Pineville. Ashby of Alexandria died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2000, in her residence. She was a native of Alexandria and a member of Augustana Lutheran Church; a retired teacher from Rapides Parish Public School System; graduate of St. James High School; graduated from Southern University and Howard University in Washington; charter member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Universal Women Study Club and Harmony Civic and Social Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Solomon Ashby; her parents; and her brothers. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ASHFORD, BERTHALINE LANDRENEAU Alexandria Town Talk, 18 May 2000 Services in St. Ann's Catholic Church; burial Reed's Cemetery; aged 73, of Mamou died Wednesday, May 17, 2000, in Savoy Medical Center. Survivors: son, Derrell Landreneau of Mamou; daughters, Judy Bourque of New Iberia and Nettie Coward of Mamou; 13 grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ASHWORTH, HERBERT Alexandria Town Talk, 14 May 2000 Services in Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church; burial in Osborn Cemetery; aged 84, of Oakdale died Friday, May 12, 2000, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital; veteran of World War II; retired from Arizona Chemical after 29 years of service. Survivors: wife, Aline Perry Ashworth of Oakdale; sons, Don Ashworth of Shreveport, Hillard Ashworth and Sherman Ashworth, both of Oakdale; daughters, Yvonne Maricle of Oakdale and Sybil Sebra of Elizabeth; brother, Willie Ashworth of Glenmora; sisters, Dolly Paul of Glenmora, Marilla Doyle and Altha Cloud, both of Oakdale; 19 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ASHY, GEORGE A. Alexandria Town Talk, 10 Sep 2000 Services in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Ashy, 78, of Oakdale died Friday, Sept. 8, 2000, in Oakdale. He was a lifelong resident of Oakdale, a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a 4th Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of Oakdale Lebanese-Syrian Club, Oakdale Lion's Club and was awarded the Melbin Jones Award and Lifetime Member of the Lion's International; member of VFW and a U.S. Navy veteran serving during World War II. Survivors: wife, Helen Ashy of Oakdale; sons, Najeab Ashy and George Ashy II, both of Oakdale; daughters, Barbara A. Tubre of Ruston and Melissa Winkler of Sterlington; brother, Mitchell Ashy of Oakdale; 4 grandchildren. Pallbearers: Dan Lavergne, Gerald Harrington, Milton Brown, Bobby Abrusley, Mike Abrusley, Paul Abrusely, David Tubre and Richard Tubre. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ATKINS, HENRY Alexandria Town Talk, 29 Jun 2000. Services in Pilgrim Baptist Church; burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pineville, 74, of Alexandria died Sunday, June 25, 2000, in Veterans' Affairs Medical Center; native of Pineville, a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church and retired from Central State Hospital. He was a retired U.S. Army veteran and a charter member of VFW Post 8852. Survivors ; wife; son; and sister. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ATKINS, JACK W. Alexandria Town Talk, 19 Aug 2000 Services in the chapel of Rush, Hineston, with burial in Hemphill Star Cemetery in Cotile. Atkins, 87, of Alexandria died Friday, Aug. 18, 2000, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Alexandria where he owned and operated Atkins Jewelry. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and received the Bronze Star. He was a Mason of Oliver Lodge #84 in Alexandria. Survivors: wife, Effie Ward Atkins of Alexandria; stepson, Danny Lewis of Elmer; stepdaughter, Patricia O'Kelly of Houston; --------------------------------------------------------------------- ATWOOD, WILLIAM H. Alexandria Town Talk, 8 Jul 2000. Services in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Pineville; burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Park; aged 40, of Waverly, Ga., died Tuesday, July 4, 2000, in Charleston, S.C. Survivors: wife, Conna Brown Atwood of Waverly, Ga.; daughters, Monica Faye Atwood and Brandy Michelle Forester, both of Waverly, Ga.; brothers, Steve D. Atwood of Waverly, Ga., and Henry Atwood Jr. of Huntsville, Ala.; 2 grandchildren. Pallbearers: Steve D. Atwood, Henry Atwood Jr., Ron Forester, Robert Miles, Anthony Self and Keith West. ------------------------------------------------------------------ AUCOIN, GILVIN J. Alexandria Town Talk, 1 May 2000 Services in St. Peter's Catholic Church; burial in Plattin Cemetery; aged 59, of Pine Prairie died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Ville Platte Medical Center; lifelong resident of Pine Prairie; retired tugboat captain with 30 years service. Survivors: wife, Sue Strange of Pine Prairie; son, Gilvin Paul Aucoin of Pine Prairie; stepson, Keith Strange of Pine Prairie; daughter, Rose Richard of Denham Springs; 6 grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- AUGUSTINE, AMOS SR. Alexandria Town Talk, 28 Nov 2000 62, of Bunkie died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000, in Bunkie General Hospital. --------------------------------------------------------------------- AUGUSTINE, JAMES JR. Alexandria Town Talk, 26 May 2000 Services in St. Mary Baptist Church; burial in the church cemetery. Augustine, 52, of Alexandria died Wednesday, May 24, 2000, in his residence. Survivors: wife, Pat Augustine of Alexandria; sons, James Augustine of Cleveland, Ohio, Shane D. Ross and Markell L. Lee, both of Alexandria; daughters, Rita Augustine of Cleveland, Ohio, Stayce Ross, Sandie L. Ross, Sandra L. Ross, LaAisa L. Ross and Sharlene Johnson, all of Alexandria; brothers, Robert Augustine and Leandria Augustine, both of Marksville, Allen Ray Augustine of Alexandria and the Rev. Joshua Augustine of Bunkie; sisters, Laura Andrews, Linda L. Lonzo and Bernadette Brown, all of Marksville, Mary Hilda Johnson of Virginia and Cathy Small of Tennessee; 9 grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- AUGUSTINE, VELMA RUTH SCOTT Alexandria Town Talk, 25 August 2000. Services in Newman United Methodist Church, Alexandria, with burial in Garden of Memories. Augustine, 67, of Alexandria died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. She was a teacher and had worked at CCAC and Pecan Grove Training Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Augustine; mother, Willie Mae Wesley; father, Edward Scott. --------------------------------------------------------------------- AUSTIN, LOIS DOLORES Alexandria Town Talk, 18 Sep 2000 Services in the First United Methodist Church of Winnfield. Austin, of Winnfield, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000, in Willis-Knighton North Hospital. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Winnfield. Survivors: daughter, Ellen Eddy Copeland of Phoenix; sons, Joseph Lee Eddy of Houston and Randall Allen Eddy of Franklin, Tenn.; sister, Carolyn Humphries of St. Louis; brother, Horace Austin of Pineville; 3 grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- AVERITT, GEORGIA Alexandria Town Talk, 7 Apr 2000. Services in Prewitt's Chapel; burial in Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery; aged 89, of Leesville died Thursday, April 6, 2000; member of Prewitt's Chapel. Survivors: sons, Mervin Averitt of Anacoco and Artie Averitt of Leesville; daughters, Clarice Link of Jasper, Texas, Bernice Cason of Gainesville, Texas, and Virginia Dow of San Antonio; 24 grandchildren; numerous great and great-great-grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------------------ AVERY, MAE CORA Alexandria Town Talk, 27 Apr 2000. Services in the chapel of Escude; burial in Lamattiene Cemetery, Fifth Ward; aged 87, of Hessmer died Wednesday, April 26, 2000, in Rapides Regional Medical Center; native of Cottonport and a resident of Hessmer for the past five years. Survivors: daughter, Annie Ducote of Hessmer; 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------------------ AYMOND, FLOYD J. Alexandria Town Talk, 6 Nov 2000 Services in New Hope Free Methodist Church with burial in New Hope Free Methodist Church Cemetery. Aymond, 55, of Deville died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000, in Buckeye. He was a security guard for Our Ladies Manor and an attendant for I-49 Truck Plaza. Survivors: wife, Dorothy Smith Aymond of Deville; daughter, Angela Aymond Looney of Owensboro, Ky.; son, Floyd S. Aymond Jr.; stepson, Shannon Parker of Deville; stepdaughter, Stefanie of Frankfort, Ky.; sisters, Grace Bertrand and Louise Norris; brothers, Allen Aymond and Rodges Aymond; 6 step-grandchildren. Pallbearers: Shannon Parker, Charles S. Hudson, Gerald Mayo, Donald Wayne Foster, Derek Foster, Joe Hoover, Jerry Crowell and Dewayne Turnage. --------------------------------------------------------------------- AYMOND, OLA DAUZAT Alexandria Town Talk, 28 Nov 2000 Services in St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church with burial in Echo Cemetery. Aymond, 80, of Alexandria died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000, in Summit Nursing Home. She was preceded in death her daughter Juanita Lemoine. Survivors: sons, Sylman Dauzat of Baton Rouge, Tubin Dauzat of Killen, Texas, Terry Dauzat of Metarie and Ronald Dauzat of Mandeville; brother, Clearance Mayeaux of Baton Rouge; sisters, Della Dauzat of Hessmer, Nelda Scallan of Chalmetter, and Gloria Guillot and Mabel Vead, both of Alexandria; and 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. ---------------------------------------------------------------------