St. Helena Parish Obituaries. St. Helena Parish, Louisiana April - December 2000 Submitted to the USGenWeb Archives by Don Johnson, Dec. 2000 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ BAHORIC, CHARLOTTE WILLIAMS The last of the Williams clan and a resident of Amite, she died at 4:55 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2000, at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. She was 81 and a native of St. Helena Parish. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. Monday. Religious services at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, at 11 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Jack Nutter. Interment in Killian Chapel Cemetery, Hillsdale. Survived by her husband, Ed Bahoric; two nieces and three nephews. Preceded in death by three brothers, Charlie Williams, Killian Williams and Russell Williams; and three sisters, Artimecia Williams, Addie Wood and Vivian Peterson. She graduated from Amite High School in 1937 and matriculated to Southeastern Louisiana University in 1939, where she met Ed Bahoric. They fell in love and married in 1943. BLOUNT, NORMA JEAN A resident of Pine Grove, she died at 5:20 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2000, at Summit Hospital, Baton Rouge. She was 66 and a native of Denham Springs. Visiting at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and after 8 a.m. Tuesday. Religious services in the funeral home chapel at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Bubba Courtney and the Rev. Joe Starnes. Interment in Salem Cemetery, Walker. Survived by her husband, Floyd Blount, Pine Grove; mother, Hazel Morgan Jones, Denham Springs; a daughter, Donna Jean Sibley, Walker; two sons and daughters-in-law, Arthur and Sue Blount, Pine Grove, and Keith and Gina Blount, Kalamazoo, Mich.; two sisters, Jeanette Pierson and Barbara Jones, both of Denham Springs; 10 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her father, T.A. Jones; a son-in-law, Jerry Sibley Jr.; and a daughter-in-law, Vera Blount. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church, Walker. BOND, GEORGE SITMAN A retired agent with Metropolitan Insurance Co. and a resident of Houma, he died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, in Portland, Maine. He was 83 and a native of St. Helena Parish. He was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II, having served in the Pacific Theater. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Houma from 11 a.m. Monday until religious services at 1 p.m. Interment in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Gray. Survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Bunnie Bond, Portland; a daughter-in-law, Dell Bond, Birmingham, Ala.; three grandchildren, Alexus Bond, Portland, and Tricia and Casey Bond of Houston; a sister and brother-in-law, Katie Nell B. and Houston Morgan, Baton Rouge; a niece, Mary Lynn Jackson; and two nephews, Charlie Pettiss and Chuck Morgan. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Fred Anthony Bond; a son, James S. Bond; parents, Charles S. and Georgia E. Bond; and a sister, Mary Helen B. Pettiss. Pallbearers will be Roy Burns, Chad Hurst, John Moore, Chuck Morgan, Charlie Pettiss and Bill Simmons. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Ray Cinnater, Errol Cuneo, Jay Franks and Roy Rhodes. He was a member, Sunday school teacher and deacon emeritus of First Baptist Church of Houma. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211-9986. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc., Houma, in charge of arrangements. CARTER, GEORGIA RUTH NEEDHAM A native of St. Helena Parish, she died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, at her residence near Kentwood. She was 58. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday. Religious services at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Bill Galloway and Dr. T.J. Ozbun. Interment in New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. Survived by her husband, Dudley H. "Shorty" Carter, Kentwood; a son, Brandon Blake Carter, Baton Rouge; a sister and brother-in-law, Katie Needham and James B. Blades, Kentwood; two nephews, James Milton Blades, Kentwood, and Cade Ronald Blades, Greensburg; an uncle, Cade Williams, Spring Creek; and numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, other family members and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, George M. and Virgie Williams Needham. CARTER JR., JOHNNIE A resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 1:05 a.m. Friday, June 30, 2000, at Baton Rouge Health Care after an extended illness. He was 90 and a native of St. Helena Parish. Visiting at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday. Visiting at Jordan United Methodist Church, 4619 Stearns St., Baton Rouge, from 5 p.m. until religious services at 8 p.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Clarence Hilliard officiating. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Thursday. Interment in Hope Cemetery. He is survived by a son, Johnnie III and wife Sandra, Baton Rouge; seven daughters and three sons-in-law, Virginia and James Lewis, Kenner, Dorothy and Joseph Butler Sr., Barbara and Myrtis Carter, Barbara Gail and Lionel Carter and Bernadine and Eugene Boun- chand, all of Baton Rouge, and Ella C. Matthews, Gardenia, Calif.; 14 grandchildren, 24 great- grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren and many other relatives. Preceded in death by his parents; two wives, Sadie Donald and Phyllis Brown; three sons, seven sisters and a brother. He was a member of Jordan United Methodist Church and Blazing Star Lodge No. 114, Prince Hall Masons. CARTER, SIDNEY LANE A retired South Central Bell test deskman, he died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000, at his home. He was 72, a native of St. Helena Parish and a resident of Madisonville for the past 47 years. Visitation at Vickers Northshore Funeral Home, Covington, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from noon until religious services at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Interment in Killian Chapel Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Geraldine Perriloux Carter; eight sons, Jim, Glenn, Joey, Dennis, Jay, Dean, Hugh and Todd Carter; two daughters, Pam Carter Edwards and Denise Carter Gottschalck; two sisters, Willie Casanova and Elsie Johnson; two brothers, Tony and Shorty Carter; 21 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Preceded in death by his parents, Dudley A. and Ora Kemp Carter; three brothers, Robert Whitener, Mervin and Wilson H. Carter; and two sisters, Merle and Leontine Carter. He was a school board member for 18 years, including 12 years as vice president. He was a member of Madisonville Town Council and was a park ranger at Fairview State Park, Madisonville. CAUSEY, VIRGINIA LEE A resident of Greensburg, she died at 2 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2000, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 60 and a native of Waverly, Ala. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, Darlington, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. William G. Sewell. Interment in Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Survived by her husband, Charles Emerson Causey, Greensburg; four stepchildren, Kayren Beattie, Baton Rouge, Catherine Chaney, Denham Springs, Chuck Causey, Albany, and Jeff Causey, Baton Rouge; and a brother, Harvey Hawkins, New Orleans. COURTNEY, HERBERT A. A retired medical technician with the U.S. Army and Exxon Co. USA, he died about 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. He was 78, a resident of West Feliciana Parish and a native of St. Helena Parish. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart. Visiting at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, from noon until religious services at 2 p.m. Saturday, conducted by Dr. James W. Jones. Interment in Jackson Cemetery. Survived by a son, Herb Courtney Jr., Zachary; two sisters, Doris Parrish, Greensburg, and Eleanor Hall, Tulsa, Okla.; two brothers, Carl E. Courtney, Baton Rouge, and John Courtney, DeRidder; two grandchildren, Trace Courtney and Rick Courtney; a great-grandchild, Chris Courtney; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Lillie Courtney; a brother, Ivy Courtney; and two wives, Emma Griffin Courtney and Elizabeth McGehee Courtney. Pallbearers will be Lewis Traweek, Fred Jones, Steve Lea, Arthur Nichols, Bill Kimbro and Bobby Phillips. Honorary pallbearers are members of Dixie Circuit Field Trial Association and Berl Cain. He was a member of Jackson United Methodist Church. He was a member of Louisiana Bird Hunters Association, Louisiana Field Trial Association, past president of Southeast Louisiana Field Trial Association and Region 6 Amateur Field Trial Association, a member of Dixie Circuit Field Trial Association, a lifetime patron member of National Bird Dog Association, and a member of Baker Masonic Lodge No. 441 F&AM. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. CROUCH, CHARLES N. A resident of Montpelier, he died at 9:50 a.m. Monday, Dec. 25, 2000, in Amite. He was 36 and a native of Hammond. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. Friday until religious services at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. David Luce and the Rev. Casey Tingle. Interment in Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier. Survived by his wife, Wanda Smart Crouch, Amite; three children, Dustin Crouch, Brittany Crouch and Cody Crouch, all of Amite; mother, Sylvia Webb Crouch, Montpelier; and four brothers, Stefan Crouch, Pine Grove, Bruce Crouch, Covington, Bryan Crouch, Amite, and Ty Crouch, Greensburg. Preceded in death by his father, Quitman Crouch; and grandparents, Pete and Olivia Webb and Sam Crouch. DURNIN, NORMAN O. A retired employee of United Gas Pipeline Co., he died at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2000, at his residence in Hillsdale. He was 75 and a native of Amite. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday. Religious services at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Jack Nutter. Interment in Roberts Cemetery, Hillsdale. Survived by his wife, Marguerite Stevens Durnin, Hillsdale; a son and daughter-in-law, Norman Steven and Trudy Dees Durnin, Hillsdale; two grandchildren, Kayla Nicole Durnin and Karly Blair Durnin; and three sisters, Marguerite Durnin Silbernaigle, Metairie, Bertha Durnin Davis, Amite, and Melba Durnin Smith, Greensburg. Preceded in death by a sister, Virgie Mae Durnin; a brother, Raymond Durnin; mother, Emma Rohner Durnin; and father, John E. Durnin. DYKES, THOMAS J. A resident of Montpelier, he died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 67 and a native of Bolivar. Visitation at Montpelier United Methodist Church, Montpelier, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday. Religious services at the church at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Charles E. Scott and the Rev. Eddie Morgan. Interment in Bolivar Cemetery, Bolivar. Survived by his wife, June A. Dykes, Montpelier; three sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne L. and Peggy Hagan, Hammond, Thomas Rodney and Dianne Dykes, Houston, and James David and Gaye Marie Dykes, Hammond; a sister, Betty Brown, Kentwood; and seven grandchildren, Lindsay Ellen Hagan and Elizabeth Lee Hagan, both of Hammond, Daphne Rachelle Dykes and Misty Nikole Dykes, both of Houston, and Annsley Danya Dykes and Ashlyn Marie Dykes, both of Hammond. Preceded in death by his parents, James Rodney and Hazel Nell Dykes. Pallbearers will be Wayne Hagan, Rodney Dykes, David Dykes, James C. Rather Jr., Charles Millard Warren and Clarence J. Fitzhugh. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Montpelier United Methodist Church, 36236 Highway 16 West, Montpelier, LA 70422. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. FLETCHER, MYRTIS HOWZE A native and resident of Montpelier, she died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, July 2, 2000, at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home, Greensburg. She was 90. Visitation at Montpelier Baptist Church, Montpelier, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Eric Williams. Interment in Montpelier Cemetery. Survived by two grandsons, Lee and Scott Fletcher, both of Montpelier; a daughter-in-law, Ann Fletcher, Montpelier; two brothers, Carl and Tommie Howze, both of Walker; four sisters, Desole Duvic, Alene Boggans and Marilyn Cavin, all of Baton Rouge, and Monette Stevens, Houston; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Fletcher Sr.; a son, Marvin Fletcher Jr.; a granddaughter, Carol A. Fletcher; four brothers, E.D., Henry, Delmas and Kelly Howze; and two sisters, Mary Davis and Mattie Durbin. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. FOSKEY, ELOISE A resident and native of Greensburg, she departed this life Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000, at St. Helena Parish Hospital, Greensburg. She was 61. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., La. 1042, Greensburg, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Religious services at Pipken Chapel AME Church, off La. 38, Greensburg, at 2 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. James Pitt. Interment in Smith Cemetery, Clinton. GARTMAN, CLARA E. Died at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, at her home in Lafayette. She was a retired state employee in charge of the personnel department of the Division of Administration of the Governor's Office. She served the state for more than 25 years. She was 83 and a native of Pine Grove. Visiting at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., from 11:30 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. Monday. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survived by a sister, Reba Gartman Neff, Lafayette; two nieces and their spouses, Vicki Neff and Mark Moulis, and Barbara Neff and Charles St. Romain, all of Lafayette; a great-niece, Claire Neff St. Romain; and two great- nephews, Marshall Douglas Moulis and Malloy David Moulis. Preceded in death by her parents, John B. and Eunice Howard Gartman; a sister, Inez Gartman; and a brother, Frank B. Gartman. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Lafayette and a former member of First Baptist Church of Baton Rouge. GILL, SR. ALFRED LEWIS "LOUIE" A loving father and grandfather who enjoyed hunting, fishing and car racing, he died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug., 9, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 75, a native of Chesbrough, a resident of Greensburg and a former resident of Baton Rouge. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday. Religious services at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Ace McVea. Interment in Red Bluff Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by his wife, Eunice Hurst Gill, Greensburg; two daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda and Bill Wilson, Gillsburg, and Sandra and Chris Pace, Greensburg; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Lewis Gill Jr. and Yvonne Gill, Baton Rouge, and Kevin Gill, Greensburg; seven grandchildren and their spouses, Staci and Ferrel Fooshee, Lewis Gill III and Dawn Crnjak, Jason and Kim Gill, Holly and Charles Brumfield, Beth McNabb, Colby Pace and Sunne Pace; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Maxie Hutchinson, Tangipahoa, and Mary Joyce Allen, Baton Rouge; two brothers, Gorman W. Gill, Kentwood, and Nolan Gill, Baton Rouge; a sister-in-law, Hilda B. Gill, Baton Rouge; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, Walter J. Gill; mother, Dixie Singleton Gill; stepmother, Cleo Phelps Gill; and a brother, Sammie Gill. He was a member of VFW, Kentwood, American Legion Post, Greensburg, AFL-CIO, Baton Rouge, and Red Bluff Baptist Church, Greensburg. Pallbearers will be his nephews and special friend, Mike Harrison, Houston. The family extends a special thank you to Michael Castine, M.D., Charles Berggreen, M.D., Donna Bryant, N.P., Richard Rathbone, M.D., Angelo Annaloro Jr., M.D., and Boyd Helm, M.D. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. GILL, PATTY JEAN GRANGER "PATSY" A resident of Greensburg, she died at 5:25 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2000, at the residence of her sister near Amite. She was 57 and a native of St. Helena Parish. Visitation was at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Visitation at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. David Cutrer and the Rev. Charles Duncan. Interment in Greensburg Ceme- tery, Greensburg. Survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Walter Jr. and Leah Gill, Cleveland, Texas, and Scott and Jackie Gill, Osyka, Miss.; four grandchildren, Eric, Major, Macey and Kaytie; two stepgrandchildren, Heather and Ray; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Evelyn and John Brown, Hillsdale, and Elaine and Frank Lee, Amite; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Walter Jessie Gill Sr.; and parents, William Howard and Clara Bennett Granger. GILL, ROY HARRISON A resident of Summerville, Ga., he passed away Friday afternoon, Oct. 13, 2000, in a Rome, Ga., hospital. He was 79 and a native of Greensburg, born Dec. 5, 1920, a son of the late Opha and Mammie Ida Cole Gill. He was a retired field office manager for Reading and Bates Pipe Line Construction Co. and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Summerville-Trion Optimist Club. Surviving are his wife, Mary Elizabeth Hames Gill; a daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Chris Mauer; two granddaughters, Lauren and Taylor Mauer; and a grandson, Christopher Mauer, all of Rome. The family will receive friends at J.D. Hill Funeral Home, Summerville, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday; at other hours the family will be at the residence. Funeral services in the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m. Monday, with Brother Tommy Pledger and J. Ray Isgitt officiating. Interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Pallbearers will be Glen Ezell, Scott Tucker, Lamar Turner, Gary Blackwell, Dr. Carter Black and Clarence Blevins; honorary pallbearers are Sue Spivey, Vivian Turpin, Eula Amos, Henry Everett, Ron Hill, Gary Floyd, Henderson Ponder, Anthony Hudgins, J.R. Isgitt, and the Trion Girls Lady Dogs basketball team; and are asked to assemble at the funeral home at 12:45 p.m. Monday. Flowers are accepted or memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. GOYNES, LILLIE MAE "TENA" A resident of Pine Grove, she died at 12:48 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2000, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 68 and a native of Quitman, Miss. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Monday. Religious services at Shiloh Baptist Church, Pine Grove, at 2 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Darwin Hall. Interment in Shiloh Cemetery, Pine Grove. Survived by three daughters, Beth Sibley, Baton Rouge, Sue Bass, Denham Springs, and Melissa "Missy" Williams Gulf Breeze, Fla.; a son, James Marshall Goynes Jr., Pine Grove; five grandchildren, Derek and Kris Sibley, Watson, Shanna Bass, Denham Springs, and Rachel Watson and Cody Williams, both of Gulf Breeze; and four sisters, Maureen Hutcherson and Elizabeth Hancock, both of Meridian, Miss., Margie Hastings, Enterprise, Miss., and Carol Siebert, Elberta, Ala. Preceded in death by her husband, James M. Goynes; parents; a sister, Jean Smith; and a brother, Pascal "Sonny" Clegg Jr. HAGAN, NAT T. "CATFISH" A resident of Greensburg, he died at 9:58 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000, in Greensburg. He was 56 and a native of Independence. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday. Visiting at Victory Temple, Greensburg, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. A.W. O'Quinn and the Rev. Chris Watkins. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by his wife, Grace Helen Foster Hagan, Greensburg; two daughters and a son-in-law, Ivory L. Hagan, Houston, and Melinda and Edwin Ballow, Denham Springs; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Melissa Hagan, Denham Springs; a brother, Lloyd Hagan, Greensburg; a sister, Lorena Smith, Greensburg; a stepdaughter, B.J. "Little Pal" Smith, Kentwood; and 11 grandchildren, Alex Bertelsen, Stacy Bertelsen, Be-wayne Ballow, Samantha Hagan, Vincent Waye Hagan, Charles Vincent Hagan Jr., Madlyn Hagan, Nadeliegh Hagan, Nicholas Hagan, DeRodrick Hagan and Tabitha Hagan. Preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Hagan; three brothers, Herman, Pat and Charlie Hagan; and a sister, Bessie Rodriguez. HARRELL, DOROTHY V. A resident of Greensburg, she died at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2000, at St. Helena Parish Hospital, Greensburg. She was 72 and a native of Holden. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday. Religious services at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Bob Russell and the Rev. Larry Stewart. Interment in Red Bluff Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by her husband, E. Wilson Harrell, Greensburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Delores "Dee" and David Weiss, Denham Springs; a granddaughter and spouse, Stephenie Weiss and Brent Diebold, Zachary; a great- grandson, D.J. Diebold; two sisters, Marie Hutchinson, Springfield, and Rosalie Reine, Baker; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend, Vergie Womack, Greensburg. Preceded in death by her parents, Leonard C. and Rosine E. Cockerham; and a brother, William Clemmons Cockerham. HITCHENS, HELEN A resident of Greensburg, she departed this life Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2000, at St. Helena Parish Hospital. She was 70 and a native of Clinton. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., La 1042, Greensburg, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Religious services at Matthew Chapel AME Church, off La. 10, Darlington, at 2 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Marvin Schaffer Sr. Interment in Johnson Cemetery, Chipola. Survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Bernard and Wineta Hitchens, Baton Rouge, and Floyd and Rose Hitchens and Donald Ray and Arise Hitchens, all of Greensburg; a daughter, Lenora Joseph, Greensburg; five sisters; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. HORNSBY, JR. LESTER DOUGLAS Director of psychology since 1966 at Southeast Louisiana Hospital, Mandeville, he died at 6:20 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2000. He was 66, a native of St. Helena Parish and a resident of Mandeville for 35 years. He earned a bachelor of arts, master of arts and Ph.D. from LSU and served in the U.S. Army in the states and in Italy for 18 months. He was the son of Leota Singleton Hornsby and the late Lester D. Hornsby Sr. Survivors include his loving wife, Lillian Van Buren Hornsby; three sons, Dean and wife Becky, Morgan and wife Patsy, and youngest son, Van Hornsby; two daughters, Mona H. and husband DeWayne Hayes and Lydia H. Quirk; two brothers, John Nelson and Charles E. "Butch" Hornsby; a sister, Linda H. Craddock; 10 grandchildren, Chase, Blaise and Isabelle Hornsby, Kane, Cody and Mason Douglas Hornsby, Lauren Quirk, Drew, Heather and Hunter Hayes. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Patricia Casey Hornsby. Visitation at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Inc., 2260 W. 21st Ave., Covington, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday. Visiting at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Pine Grove, from 11 a.m. until funeral services at 1 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Luther Stanford. Interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. HUDSON, EDITH CHANEY A native of Lindsay, she died at noon Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000, at her residence near Greensburg. She was 85. Visitation was at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Visitation at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Luther Stanford. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by her husband, Joseph Leslie Hudson Sr., Greensburg; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Brian Kelly and Toni Hudson, Greensburg, and Joseph Leslie Hudson Jr., Kentwood; a daughter, Nina Fay Doherty, Lake Charles; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a son, Johnny Ray Hudson Sr.; three brothers, Elvis Chaney, Willis Chaney and Lynwood Chaney; a grandson, Larry Hudson; and a great-grandson, Charles Hudson. HURST, BONNIE CARTER SMITH Died at 5:05 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, at her residence near Greensburg. She was 67 and a native of Liverpool. Visitation at Red Bluff Baptist Church, Greensburg, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday and after 8 a.m. Thursday. Religious services at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Bob Russell. Interment in Centre Cemetery. Survived by her husband, Leo Hurst, Greensburg; four sons, Terry D. Smith, Independence, William T. Smith, Greensburg, Charles E. Smith, Amite, and Macky L. Hurst, Henrietta, Texas; 11 grandchildren, Clint Hurst, Robert J. Smith, Heather Allen, Jessica Hurst, Justin Smith, Cody Hurst, Toler D. Smith II, Adam Smith, Wacey Hurst, Karli Smith and Brittany Smith; two great-grandchildren, Gage Allen and Blayde Allen; and two sisters, Gloria C. Taylor, North, S.C., and Patsy C. Byrum, Orangeburg, S.C. Preceded in death by her former husband, Toler Day Smith; a sister, Ruby Jones; and parents, Troy and Irma Carter. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. HUTCHINSON, LINDA SUE A loving mother, sister, aunt and friend, she died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, in Baton Rouge. She was 55, a native of Greensburg and a resident of Fremont, Calif. Visiting at Greensburg Baptist Church from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. Visiting at the church from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Luther Stanford. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery. Survived by daughters, Kara and Sara Brookstein of Philadelphia; a sister and brother-in-law, Gilda Ann and Louis McDowell; and a brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Lou Hutchinson. She will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew her. Preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Mary Hutchinson. Pallbearers will be Mike, Mark, Steve and Scott Easley, Tim Hutchinson and Gary Daniels. She was a graduate of Greensburg High School and Southeastern Louisiana University. She received her first master's degree from Georgia Southern in Atlanta and her second master's degree from Northeastern University in Boston. She was a special education teacher in the public school system in San Francisco, where she was loved by all her students and associates. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Scottish Rite Childhood Learning Center, P.O. Box 15766, Baton Rouge, LA 70895. JACKSON, EDWARD "SON HARVEY" A resident and native of Greensburg, he departed this life Thursday, July 6, 2000, at University Hospital, New Orleans. He was 90. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., La. 1042, Greensburg, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Visiting at Arlington Church of God in Christ, Arlington Road, Arlington, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by Elder E.J. Higginbotham. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by three sisters, Sally Mae Jackson, New Orleans, Lillie Mae Patterson, Colfax, and Mary Tate, Chicago; two foster children, Reola Jackson, New Orleans, and Elaine Burton, South Bend, Ind.; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. JOHNSON, JAMES "J.B." A retired longshoreman and crane operator and a resident and native of Pine Grove, he departed this life Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, at St. Helena Parish Hospital, Greensburg. He was 85 and a former longtime resident of Los Angeles. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Religious services at St. Joseph Baptist Church, Pine Grove, at 1 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Joseph Combs. Interment in Claiborne Chapel Cemetery, Pine Grove. Survived by a sister, Sally Edwards, Amite; two brothers, Hosea Jackson, Pine Grove, and Joe Nathan "Jonathan" Seals, Los Angeles; a son-in-law; a brother-in-law; four sisters-in-law; and many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his wife, mother, two children and two brothers. JOHNSON, KATIE MARIE BASS FITZHUGH A beloved mother, wife, grandmother, sister and friend to many and a resident of Pine Grove, she died at 6:40 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000, at St. Helena Parish Hospital, Greensburg. She was 72 and a native of Crosby, Miss. Visitation at First United Methodist Church, Pine Grove, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday and after 8 a.m. Tuesday. Religious services at the church at 10 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Charlie Ray. Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery. Survived by her husband, Joe G. Johnson, Pine Grove; children, C.L. "Buddy" and Jelaine Fitzhugh and Mike and Machelle Fitzhugh, all of Pine Grove, Virginia "Ginger" Fitzhugh and John McClellan, Burlington, Wis., Susan Fitzhugh Bennett and Wayne Ehret, Hillsdale, Homer and Connie Fitzhugh, Watson, Jerry and Carla Fitzhugh, Wilmer, Dennise Fitzhugh, Amite, and Barbara Fitzhugh Brothers, Zachary; 13 grandchildren, Lani Fitzhugh, Heath Fitzhugh, Jennifer Fitzhugh St. Romain, Malcolm Fitzhugh, Mica Fitzhugh Mathews, Joshua McClellan, Ashley Fitzhugh, Michael McClellan, Rebecca Fitzhugh, Amanda Fitzhugh, Brock Bennett, Quinton Fitzhugh and Jimmy Fitzhugh; three great-grandchildren, Trey and Lauren St. Romain and Brooke Fitzhugh; brothers and sisters, Barbara Webb and Bonnie Webb, both of McComb, Miss., Leona Hawkins, Clinton, Miss, Leon Bass Jr., Terry, Miss., and David Bass, Raymond, Miss.; two stepchildren, Eloise McDaniel Miller and Donnie Johnson; and many nieces, nephews and stepgrandchildren. Preceded in death by her first husband and the father of her children, James M. Fitzhugh Sr.; eldest son, James M. "Jimmy" Fitzhugh Jr.; and parents, Leon K. Bass and Katie Bass Pigg. Though her life here on earth was cut short by illness, she left a legacy that will be remembered by all. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. KING, BERNICE THERESA MCCOY RIDGEDELL "GRANNY" A resident of Independence, she died at 1:40 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, 2000, at her home. She was 75 and a native of St. Helena Parish. Visitation was at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Visiting at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by Sister Lorena Wilson and Brother Charles Wilson. Interment in Briar Patch Cemetery, Loranger. Survived by a daughter, Sheila Ridgedell Albin, Walker; two sons, Aubrey King Jr., Independence, and Walter King, Loranger; a sister, Juanita Hyde, Chesbrough; a brother, G.A. McCoy, Jackson; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey King Sr.; a son, Jesse H. Ridgedell; a brother, Laverne McCoy; and parents, Quitman and Bernice Sharkey McCoy KING, JR. BEVERLY TABOR "B.T." An equipment operator and a resident of Denham Springs, he died at 1:22 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2000, at his home. He was 73 and a native of Pine Grove. Visiting was at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Visiting at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Eddie Morgan. Interment in Harrell Cemetery, Pine Grove. Survived by his wife, Myra Dell Smith King; two daughters and a son-in-law, Carolyn King and Georgia and James Papizan; three sons and daughters-in-law, B.T. III and Leeanne King, Albert and Terrye King and Jon and Jennifer King; a stepdaughter, Julie Kelly; two sisters, Ione King and Eugenia Rawls; grandchildren, Michelle Davis, Brandy Ford, Jinny, Brad and Krista King, Eric King, Jamie and Brittany Dipuma; two stepgrandchildren, Billy and Michael Papizan; and three great-grandchildren, Michael and Megan Davis and Chase Ford. Preceded in death by his parents, Beverly Tabor King Sr. and Jincy Rebecca King; two grandsons, Michael Sims and Kevin Bobbitt; three sisters, Vivian, Gladys and Norma; and a brother, J.C. King. Pallbearers will be Dwayne Giardina, John Keith Johnson, James Papizan, Stephen Rogers, Bob Tate and Randy Tate. He was a member of Pine Grove Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, One St. Jude Place, P.O. Box 3704, Memphis, TN 38173-9984. KING, SIDNEY "DARRELL" A certified public accountant and pastor of Lion of Judah Ministries International in Baton Rouge, he died at 12:16 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2000, at Summit Hospital, Baton Rouge. He was 51 and a native of Watson. Visiting at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday. Religious services at the funeral home chapel at 11:30 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Pastor David Braland and the Rev. Jerry Neill. Interment in Pine Grove Methodist Church Cemetery, Pine Grove. Survived by his mother, Helen Efferson King, Watson; five daughters, Lori, Lesley, Lynn, Lyvette and Leigh King, all of Florida; three sons, Lance, Lyle and Luke King, all of Florida; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Mrs. Tommy (Kathy) Mitchell, Watson, Mrs. Jerry (Vicky) Comeaux, Stevenson, Ala., and Gloria D. King, Denham Springs; two brothers, Charles Michael King, Albany, and Melvin "Dennis" King, Amite; and four grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father, John "Sidney" King; maternal grandparents, Elvin L. "Sleepy" and Mary B. Efferson; and paternal grandparents, John "Wesley" and Leila P. King. Pallbearers will be his friends. He was a member of Lion of Judah Ministries International, Baton Rouge. Memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association, 3968 N. Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806, or Pine Grove Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 632, Pine Grove, LA 70453. KING, WILLIAM B. "W.B." A retired dairy farmer and founder of Bear Creek Western Store and Steak House, he died at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 84, a resident of Montpelier and a native of Livingston Parish. Visitation was at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation at Montpelier United Methodist Church, Montpelier, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Eddie Morgan. Interment in Montpelier Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Ione King; two daughters, Linda King and Melba King Giardina; two grandchildren, Rebecca King Phillips and Dwayne Giardina; and a great-grandson, Cauy Christopher Phillips. Survivors reside in Montpelier. Preceded in death by a son, Christopher Elliot "Chris" King; parents, Arthur and Lavinia Young King; a sister, Glynn King Morgan; and a brother, Robert G. King. LEE, DEREK KEITH "RICK" An employee at Asplundh since 1993 and a resident of Montpelier, just outside of Amite, he died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000, at 3:05 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center as the result of an automobile accident on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2000. He was 26 and a native of Plaquemine, Visiting at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Clinton, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Visiting at First Baptist Church, Greensburg, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Darwin Hall and the Rev. Darwin Brecheen. Burial in Greensburg Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Darlene Brecheen Lee; and a daughter, Cassidy Brecheen, both of Montpelier; a brother, Travis Lee, Holden; father-in-law and mother-in-law, the Rev. Darwin and Judy Price Brecheen, Greensburg; and an aunt and uncle, Sue Lee and Tom Snead, Denham Springs. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Eugene and Odessa Wills Lee and Charles and Beatrice Loften Jones. Pallbearers will be Joe Spencer, George Brumfield, Travis Lee, Brandon Newcomb, Troy Scales, Jobee Wall, David Brecheen and Ernie Gill. Honorary pallbearers are Joseph Wall, Ronnie Barnes, Robin Vercher, Chad Cohort and Robbie Culbertson. MANCHESTER, LILA ALICE KING WHEAT A resident of Watson, she died at 3 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, 2000, at Golden Age Nursing Home, Denham Springs. She was 94 and a native of Pine Grove. Visiting at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Visiting at Pine Grove United Methodist Church, Pine Grove, from 11 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Mark Crosby. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by a son, Clyde L. Wheat Jr., French Settlement; a stepdaughter, Maudie Carey, Central; a stepson, T.J. Manchester, Folsum; sisters, Vivian Rhodes and Lillian Foster, both of Watson; brothers, W.M. and Jim King, both of Watson; eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and a great great- grandchild; and special friends, Winnie Priester and Norma Cavin. Preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Manchester; first husband, Clyde Wheat Sr.; father, William M. King; mother, Rosa Phipps King; stepmother, Alma Fugler King; four brothers and three stepdaughters. She was a member of Live Oak United Methodist Church, Watson. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Live Oak United Methodist Church Building Fund. , LUCILLE A retired social worker supervisor with the Louisiana Department of Welfare in the child welfare division, she has gone home for Christmas at 5:50 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000, at Lane Memorial Hospital, Zachary. She was 85, a resident of Pride and a native of Pine Grove. Visiting at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday. Religious services at the funeral home at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Charles Ray. Interment in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Pine Grove. Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Sue M. and Richard Devall; a granddaughter, Kim Gerage, Pride; a grandson, Jon Devall, Pride; four great-grandchildren, Kailey and Connor Gerage and Rachael and William Devall; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Raymond Matthews. Pallbearers will be Jon Devall, Johnny Gerage, Chuck Willey, Johnny Hornsby, Lee Russell and Richard Devall. MCCLENDON, FLORENCE HENRY "DISSIE" A native and resident of Greensburg, she departed this life at 12:30 p.m. Monday, April 17, 2000, at Sinai-Grace Hospital, Detroit, at age 86. She was visiting her two sons, Jerome Doughty Sr. and Jewel Henry in Detroit. She was a member of Gospel Temple Church of God in Christ, La. 16, Pine Grove. She played an important part in organizing St. Mary Baptist Church and was a retired bus driver for the St. Helena Parish School Board. Visitation is at St. Mary Baptist Church from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Religious services at Gospel Temple Church of God in Christ at noon Saturday, under the leadership of Elder Peter Donald. Eulogy by Elder James Higginbotham. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dave and Hattie Henry; husband, Archie McClendon; a brother, Isiah "Boy" Henry Sr.; a son, Joe Doughty; and a niece, Cecial Johnson. She leaves to cherish her precious memory three children, Jerome Doughty and wife Gladys Doughty and Jewel Fredrick Henry, all of Detroit, and Jackie Henry Tucker and husband Bill Tucker, Baton Rouge; 26 grandchildren, including Yolanda Landrew, Calvin Landrew, Jerome Doughty Jr., Danita Knight, Broderick Knight, Jacquelyn, Harris and Christopher Tucker, Lakisha George and Devon Holiday; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Services entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs and Greensburg. MCLIN, NELSON T. Went to be with the Lord at 5:55 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000, at Lane Memorial Hospital, Zachary. He was 95, a native of Pine Grove, former resident of Baton Rouge and lately resided at Zachary Manor Nursing Home. He was a retired auto mechanic. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and after 10 a.m. Thursday. Religious services at the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Joe Starns. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived by his wife of 70 years, Alma Schilling McLin, Baton Rouge; a sister, Nettie Pevey, Pine Grove; a brother, Clarence Lee McLin, Brandon, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, William Henry McLin and Nettie Thompson McLin; four brothers, Herman McLin, who was from Monroe, Hiram and Oscar McLin, who were from Baton Rouge, and Martin McLin, who was from Baton Rouge and Wisner; and four sisters, Mecia Starns, who was from Baton Rouge, Gladys Fordham, who was from Oak Grove, Hattie Purvis who was from Mobile, Ala., and Hazel Jones, who was from Pine Grove. He was a member of Pine Grove Methodist Church. MOORE, EULA G. HARRIS A longtime restaurant owner in Highland, Texas, and a resident of Denham Springs, she died at 3:26 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet. She was 91 and a native of Greensburg. Visiting at Gray's Creek Baptist Church, Denham Springs, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Visiting at the church from 10 a.m. until religious services at 3 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Carl Sullivan and the Rev. Dale Varnado. Interment in Felder's Cemetery, Denham Springs. Survived by two daughters and sons- in-law, Lois and George Lauraine, Baytown, Texas, and Carolyn E. and Wilfred Jarreau, Lakeland; two sons and daughters-in-law, Lee Roy and Lydia Moore, Baytown, and Tommy and Patricia Bonin, Denham Springs; 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and six great-great- grandchildren; two brothers-in-law, Leon Jones and Oliver Moore; special friends, Louise Williams and Laverne Geringer; numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Rufus J. Moore; parents, two brothers, six sisters, a granddaughter and a great- granddaughter. Pallbearers will be Ray Rushing, Bill Westerman, Kevin Bonifant, Jason Lauraine, Todd Posey and John Harris. Honorary pallbearers are Gerald Dixon and Donald Rushing. She was a member of Gray's Creek Baptist Church, Denham Springs. She enjoyed outings with the church seniors, gardening and fishing. She was also a commercial fisherman. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, 21039 La. 16, Denham Springs, LA 70726 or Cancer Society of Livingston Parish, 111 Easterly St., Denham Springs, LA 70726. Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. MORGAN, THOMAS EDWIN A beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, born June 28, 1918, he passed away peacefully Saturday morning, April 15, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was born to Thomas Beauregard Morgan and Alice Chapman Morgan in Grangeville. Known as "Tom Ed" to all, he retired from DSM Copolymer as a supervisor/foreman in 1975, and worked as a Realtor in the Central area. He was very active in the Copolymer Credit Union as co-founder and president for many years. He was a member of the National Guard 156th Infantry, active in the Boy Scouts of America, serving as Sea Scout master in the Central area in the 1950s, and a member of Blackwater United Methodist Church. He could create, design and build anything out of wood or steel. His many interests included painting in oils and watercolors, gardening and travel. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday and after 8 a.m. Tuesday. Religious services in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday at 2 p.m., tentative. Interment in Blackwater United Methodist Church Cemetery. Survived by his cherished wife of 62 years, Ethel Denham Morgan; five children, Carolyn Gayle Gorenflo and husband Isham, Tommye Jean Hite, Ronald Wayne Morgan and wife Becky, Terry Diane Johnson and husband Ellis, and Michael Wendell Morgan and wife Glenda; 13 grandchildren, Gregory Gorenflo, Christa O'Malia, Courtney Wall and Robin Parent of Florida, Sharon and Kenny Hite of California, Robin Northington and Karen Williams of Mississippi, Mark Morgan, Lori Larroquette, Lisa Kastner, Eddy Johnson and Jennifer Level of Louisiana; and 12 great-grandchildren from Florida to California. He is survived by two brothers, John Mark Morgan and Marvin "Chapman" Morgan; and three sisters, Betty R. Munn, Alice Jane Scott and Delia Margaret Steinman. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Wendell E. Morgan; a sister, Naomi McGehee; and infant daughter, Annette Gay Morgan. He will be greatly missed. MUSE, PEGGY VIOLA "SIS" A resident and native of Greensburg, she departed this life Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000, at her son's home in Greensburg. She was 90. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., La. 1042, Greensburg, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Religious services at Pipken Chapel AME Church, Chipola, at 1 p.m. Thursday. Interment in Johnson Cemetery, Chipola. Survived by two sons and three daughters-in-law, Lon Eugene and Betty P. Muse, Greensburg, Herbert and Magdeline Muse, Chicago, and Esselene Farris, Monroe; a daughter, Helen Spears, Ponchatoula; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends. NETTLES, SALLY MCNABB A longtime resident of Tangipahoa, she died at 12:50 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2000, at Kentwood Manor, Kentwood. She was 90 and a native of St. Helena Parish. Visitation was at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Visitation at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Kenny Cutrer. Interment in Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa. Survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Mary Edith and James Shirley, Janice and Kenny Cutrer and Ethel Hyde, all of Baton Rouge; a son and daughter-in-law, J. Alton Nettles Jr. and Darice Nettles, Donaldsonville; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Mary Kelley and Alma Ashford, both of Baton Rouge, Catherine Yarborough and Joyce Travis, both of Kentwood, and Montee Edwards, Baton Rouge; and a brother, Frank McNabb, Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by her husband, J. Alton Nettles Sr.; two grandchildren, Randal Hyde and Jules Nettles; and a son-in- law, Huey Hyde. RANKINS, PERCY A retired LSU employee with many years of service and a resident of Baton Rouge, he departed this life Wednesday, April 5, 2000, at the home of his daughter, Yvonne Parms He was 77 and a native of Greensburg. Visiting at Feltus-Lazard Memorial Temple Church of God in Christ, 1450 Myrtle St., Baton Rouge, from 6 p.m. until religious services at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, conducted by Bishop James E. Gordon. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Monday. Interment in Southern Memorial Gardens. Survived by his devoted wife, Ethel Mae Rankins; two daughters and a devoted son-in-law, Yvonne and Leslie Parms and Linda O'Connor, all of Baton Rouge; a son, Larry Rankins, Baton Rouge; two sisters, Gladys Bradford, Baton Rouge, and Doris R. Moore, Harvey, Ill.; five brothers and four sisters-in-law, Lorenzo and Yvonne Rankins, Marrero, Clarence and Mae Rose Rankins, New Orleans, Davis and Marion Rankins, Arthur Rankins and Charles and Faytra Rankins, all of Baton Rouge; grandchildren, Darlene, Ronald, Maurice, Leslie III, Germaine, Kesha, Shemeka, Angie, Claudette, Donna, Tammy, Yolanda, Larry Jr., Clyde Jr. and Kimberly; 10 great- grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Sr. and Ethel Rankins; three children, Clyde, Joann and Marvin; three brothers; and two sisters. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. ROBERTSON, ELOISE M. A resident of Hammond, she died at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 85 and a native of St. Helena Parish. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from noon until religious services at 2 p.m. Monday, conducted by Deacon Dutch Schanzbach. Interment in Roberts Cemetery, Hillsdale. Survived by three sisters, Shirley R. Ermis, Hammond, Camille R. Sherman, Ponchatoula, and Dorothy R. Buzzerd, Jefferson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by four brothers, Hilton, Allen, Byron and Vincent Robertson. SPEARS, PERRY PHILLIP "SUNNY" A real estate salesman with CJ Brown Realtors and a resident of Baton Rouge, he departed this life Monday, April 3, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Heart Center. He was 58 and a native of Greensburg. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years and the active reserve. Visiting at St. Mark United Methodist Church, 6217 Glen Oaks Drive, the Rev. James Haynes, pastor, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and with family from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting at Turner Chapel AME Church, off La. 1042, Greensburg, the Rev. Stanley J. Carter, pastor, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday. Religious services at Matthews Chapel AME Church, off La. 10, Darlington, at noon Friday, with the Rev. Marvin Shaffer Sr. officiating. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park, Baton Rouge. Survived by his wife, Ellen Dunlap Spears, Baton Rouge; a daughter, Perea Rozelda Spears, Greensburg; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Ora S. and Robert Pope, Greensburg, Annie S. and James Overton and Marclean S. and Willie Ray Robertson, all of New Orleans, and Lottie S and Purity Jones, Baton Rouge; a foster brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Santell Johnson, Baton Rouge; mother-in-law, Frances Dunlap, Baton Rouge; an aunt, Celestine Wright, Metairie; two uncles, Clyde Wright and George Johnson, both of Greensburg; two sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, Debbie and Ferdinand Jefferson and Pamela Dunlap, all of Baton Rouge; two brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law, Lionel and Angelina Dunlap, Baton Rouge, and Aaron Dunlap, Chicago; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Hosie and Sadie Spears; grandparents, aunts and uncles. He was a graduate of St. Helena High School. He received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Southern University and a master's of art and 30 plus hours in supervision and counseling. He did further studies on his doctorate at Nova University, Miami. He had worked as a teacher and a principal in St. Helena Parish and had served as superintendent of St. Helena and East Feliciana parishes. He was affiliated with Louisiana Association of Educators, National Education Association, Retired Superintendent Association, Retired Teachers Association and numerous other organizations. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. STARNS, ANNIE AQUILLA HODGES A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, born Sept. 21, 1911, she passed away at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at The Care Center of Baton Rouge. She was a native of Pine Grove and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge and Ventress. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Visiting at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Thursday. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survived by her husband, Vernon Starns, whom she married on May 15, 1937; sons and daughters-in-law, Vernon L. and Earline Starns of Ventress, George C. Sr. and Janeille Starns of Mobile, Ala., Vincent N. and Shirley Starns and Marshall R. Starns, all of Baton Rouge, and Felix "Bo" and Terry Starns of Ventress; daughters and sons-in- law, Ann and Charles Spring of Hammond, Sue and Herman Elder of Pineville, and Ruth Starns of Ventress; The Care Center of Baton Rouge; and a granddaughter whom she raised, Georgia Ann and her husband, A.J. Soileau of Prairieville; 13 other grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Walter S. and Zemily Lourinda Hodges; and a grandson, Donald Wayne Starns. She was a member of False River Baptist Church, New Roads. THOMPSON, SR. THOMAS DEWITT A resident of Greensburg, he died at 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2000, at Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, New Orleans. He was 85 and a native of Roseland. Visitation at Red Bluff Baptist Church, Greensburg, from 7 p.m. Tuesday until religious services at 10 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Robert W. Russell. Interment in Red Bluff Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by his wife, Marie Rita Thompson, Greensburg; two daughters, Linda Marie Coffman, Lepine, Ore., and Pauline "Patty" Williams, Santa Maria, Calif.; four sons, Tommy Thompson Jr., Oregon, Leo Thompson, California, David Thompson, Bay St. Louis, Miss., and Stephen Thompson, Colorado; 13 grandchildren and numerous great- grandchildren; and three sisters, Audrey Pace, Clinton, Dorothy Naul, Gonzales, and Dicy Clarke, Lakewood, Colo. Preceded in death by four brothers, Noland Thompson, Jeff Thompson, Preston Thompson and Alvin Dewey Thompson. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. TINER, BESSIE COFFMAN "MRS. T.M." Retired owner of Tiner's Cleaners & Laundry and a resident of Zachary, she died at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, at Zachary Manor Nursing Home, Zachary. She was 99 and a native of Pine Grove. Visiting at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Visiting at Zachary United Methodist Church from 8:30 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Alan Einsel. Interment in Azalea Rest Cemetery. Survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Estelle and Johnny Montegudo and Ethel Jean "Eppie" Parker, all of Zachary; a son and daughter-in-law, Norwood and Flora Leigh Tiner, Zachary; a daughter-in-law, Camilla Sabella, Baton Rouge; 14 grandchildren and numerous great- grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Morgan Tiner, a former mayor of Zachary; a son and daughter-in-law, Charlie and Maude Tiner; a son, Munro Tiner; two grandsons, Thomas William Montegudo and Ronnie Tiner; and a great-grandson, Thomas Coffman Parker. Pallbearers will be her grandsons and great-grandsons. She was a member of Zachary United Methodist Church. Memorial donations may be made to Zachary United Methodist Church Building Fund, 4205 Church St., Zachary, LA 70791. The family wishes to express appreciation to the staff of Zachary Manor Nursing Home for their kindness. VALENTINE, VEDA WILLIAMS A resident of Amite, she died Wednesday, July 12, 2000, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 75 and a native of St. Helena Parish. Visitation at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Friday. Interment in Woodlawn Baptist Church Cemetery, Baton Rouge. Survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Marie C. and Ralph Lee, and Dianne Gautreaux, all of Amite; four sons and daughters-in-law, Willard "Buddy" and Barbara Chapman, Valdosta, Ga., Jule "Monk" and Connie Chapman, Pierre Part, James "Jimmy" and Wanda Chapman, Baker, and Steve and Sandra Chapman, Watson; two sisters, Susie W. Reeves, Kentwood, and Sadie Mae W. Carter, Greensburg; a brother, James W. "Pete" Williams, Baton Rouge; 21 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by first husband, Emmett Reid Chapman; second husband, Vannie M. Valentine; three sisters, Vivian Young, Mary Williams and Zelma Lee Williams; three brothers, Irvin Williams, Hubert Williams and Richard Williams; parents, Euliss and Johanna "Totsi" Williams; and a granddaughter, Betty Elaine Chapman. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. VARNADO, MILDRED GOYNES A retired clerk for the Louisiana Department of Civil Service and a resident of Calhoun, she died Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, in West Monroe. She was 87 and a native of Montpelier. Visitation at Lewiston Baptist Church, near Kentwood, from 11 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Leon Carpenter. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Dwight Dale Vignes, Calhoun, and Martha and Joseph Baudoin, Kentwood; a son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Gay Nell Varnado, Baton Rouge; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be grandsons. She was a member of Lewiston Baptist Church and the Community Gardenettes. Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, in charge of arrangements. WASCOM, JESSIE MAE A resident of Greensburg, she died at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2000, at her home. She was 55 and a native of St. Helena Parish. Visitation at the Wascom home in Greensburg after 5 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation at Victory Temple, Greensburg, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. A.W. O'Quinn. Interment in New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. Survived by two sisters, Imogene Wascom, Greensburg, and Lorena Burge, Pearl River; two brothers, Jule Wascom and Donnie Wascom, both of Greensburg; and numerous nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, Jimmie Wascom, Greensburg. Preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Mollie Wascom; two sisters, Elsie Nelson and Evelyn Mayham; and a brother, Tommy Wascom. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. WATSON, WILLIS L. "ROY" A resident of Covington for 41/2 years, he died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. He was 81 and a native of St. Helena Parish. He was the beloved husband of Claudette Couvillion Watson; father of Mary Anna "Molly" Stagg and husband, the Rev. Philip L. Stagg, and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Pendergast and husband Jim Pendergast; brother of the late Herman and Winfred Watson; grandfather of Seymon Saxon "Windy" Hartzog III and wife Pamela Hartzog, Anna Elizabeth Goodman and husband John Goodman, Preston Scott Hartzog, Jim Pendergast and wife Betsy, John Pendergast and wife Claire, Joe Pendergast and wife Janine and Tom Pendergast and wife Gracie; and is survived by seven great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services at Amite-Arcola Presbyterian Church, W. Walnut Street, Amite, at 11 a.m. Friday, with the Rev. Philip Lowell Stagg and the Rev. David Smith officiating. Interment in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery. Friends may call at the church after 9 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to National Rifle Association, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Inc., 2260 W. 21st Ave., Covington, LA 70433 in charge of arrangements. WELCH, ALEX GORDON "DUDDIE" A retired employee of Ethyl Corp. and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 7:20 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000, at his home. He was 86 and a native of Pine Grove. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting was at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with Masonic services at 7 p.m. Visiting in the funeral home chapel from 9 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Entombment in Greenoaks Memorial Park Mausoleum. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Joan Boyington Welch; and two daughters, Judith Benson and Susan Zoller, both of Atlanta. Preceded in death by three brothers, Oscar, Brooks and Sidney; four sisters, Lessie, Bessie, Pearl and Annie; and parents, Estelle Welch Warner and the Rev. G.R. Welch. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Central Lodge 442, F&AM, and Istrouma Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Baton Rouge, 9063 Siegen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 or to a favorite charity. WILLIAMS, HAZEL F. A resident of Clinton, she died at 11:20 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, 2000, at Lane Memorial Hospital, Zachary. She was 83 and a native of St. Helena Parish. Visitation at Hollabaugh-Spindle Funeral Home, 1553 Wooddale Blvd., from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Services at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Monday. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived by two sons, Harvey L. Williams Jr., Chesapeake, Va., and Gerald Williams, Wilson; a brother, Lee S. Methvien, Houston; a grandson, Paul Williams, Columbus, Ohio; and two granddaughters, Heather Williams, Norfolk, Va., and Kimberly Loupe, Baton Rouge. WILLIAMS, IVA LEA ALLEN A retired executive secretary at East Louisiana State Hospital with 40 years of service, she died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000, at Country Manor Nursing Home, St. Francisville. She was 71, a resident of Jackson and a native of St. Helena Parish. Visiting was at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Clinton, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Visiting at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Darwin Hall and the Rev. Joe Nesom. Interment in Jackson Cemetery, Jackson. Survived by her husband, James S. Williams; and two grandchildren, Frank S. Williams and Alan W. Williams. Preceded in death by a son, Perry Wayne Williams; and parents, Perry L. "Pete" and Ervena Frazier Allen. She attended Southeastern Louisiana University. WOMACK, WILLIAM "WILLIE" A Gottfried construction worker and a resident of New Orleans, he died at 10:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 2000, at Methodist Hospital, New Orleans. He was 58 and a native of Greensburg. Visiting at Richardson Funeral Home, Clinton, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Religious services at Venable Chapel AME Church, Greensburg, at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. R.L. Hall. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Lillian Womack, LaPlace; a daughter, Wanda Womack, Baton Rouge; three stepdaughters, Claudette, Christine and Tina McGhee, all of Kenner; four sons, William Womack Jr. and Kennedy Womack, both of Baton Rouge, and William Pittman and Marlo Pittman, both of New Orleans; three stepsons, Harvey, Alphonse and Antoine McGhee, all of Kenner; two sisters, Viola Womack and Catherine Tucker, both of Baton Rouge; four brothers, Vernell, Charlie and Leroy Womack, all of Greensburg, and Laura Womack, Phoenix, Ark.; mother-in-law, Christine Claborne, River Ridge; a sister-in-law, Lula D. Roberts, River Ridge; and numerous grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Irving and Lou Womack; a sister, Eloise Coleman; and a brother-in-law, Leonard Toney. He was a graduate of St. Helena High School. **** DWJ