St. Helena Parish Obituaries. St. Helena Parish, Louisiana January - December 2002 Submitted to the USGenWeb Archives by Don Johnson, Jan. 2003 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ ALLEN, SR. CHARLES E. "CHARLIE" A heavy equipment operator with Shaw Construction at Air Product, St. Gabriel, and a resident of Clinton, he went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 22, 2002, at Lane Memorial Hospital emergency room in Zachary. He was 57 and a native of Greensburg. Visiting at Charlet Funeral Home, Zachary, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and from noon until religious service at 2 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. Robert Simmons. Graveside service at Center United Methodist Church Cemetery, La. 1043, west of Greensburg, at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Patricia "Patti" Allen, Clinton; mother, Wilma Allen, Clinton; a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Eddie Young, Horn Lake, Miss.; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Charles Allen Jr., Horn Lake, David and Shani Allen, Trevor, Wis., and Ronnie and Mechelle Allen, Memphis, Tenn.; four stepsons and two stepdaughters-in-law, Stacy and Lisa Michael, Walker, Larry and Dawn Michael, Zachary, and Rusty and Barry Michael, both of Gonzales; four brothers and sisters-in- law, Ronnie and Claudia Allen, Clinton, Edward and Joan Allen, Greensburg, Russell and Lois Allen, Negaunace, Mich., and Edgar Jr. and Tracie Allen, Clinton; six sisters and brothers-in-law, Dot and Charlie Bradham, Gloster, Miss., Polly and Roy Forbes, Zachary, Helen and Donald Aucoin, Pierre Part, Gracie Darbonne, Gloster, Audora and Ted Bandy, Baker, and Lind Beach, Greensburg. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Allen, Charles Allen Jr., Larry and Stacy Michael, Larry East, Lance Allen and John Franklin. He had a "full gospel" faith and was a member of Carpenters Local 1098 in Baton Rouge. ALLEN, EDNA DILLON A resident of Kentwood, she died at 7:30 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2002. She was 86 and a native of St. Helena Parish. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 8 a.m. until religious service at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Fred Moore. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. Survived by her two daughters and a son-in-law, Nelda Allen, and Maggie and Bruce Meyer, all of Kentwood; four grandchildren, William Lawson, Kentwood, Patricia and husband Tom Shehane, Alexandria, Mark Lawson and Stacie Meyer, both of Kentwood; two great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Matthew Shehane; a brother and two sisters-in-law, Ernest "Cete" and Ruby Dillon, and Allie Dillon, all of Kentwood; a nephew, Iley F. Dillon and family, Natchez, Miss.; and a niece, Jana D. McKutt and family, Greenwood, Miss. Preceded in death by her husband, Pierce Allen; and a brother, I.B. Allen. ASHFORD, JOYCE Walters A resident of Pine Grove who was raised in Baton Rouge, she died at 3 a.m. Sunday, June 23, 2002, at Lane Memorial Hospital, Zachary. She was 64 and was born in Tylertown, Miss. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Visiting in the funeral home chapel from 11 a.m. until religious service at 1 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Gordon Atwell. Interment in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Survived by her husband of 45 years, Jay W. Ashford; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Penny and Terry Landry, Lisa and George Storms and Melanie Ashford; a son and daughter-in-law, Randy C. and Toni Ashford; a sister, Mary DeLatte; a brother, James Hulon Walters; six grandsons and four granddaughters. Preceded in death by her parents, James M. and Evie Walters; and two grandsons, Jeffery and Joel Ashford. She was a member of Faith Family Church in Watson. Memorial contributions may be made to The Gideons, P.O. Box 276, Baker, LA 70704. ATKINS, LOIS JOHNSON A resident of Greensburg, she departed this life Saturday, April 13, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was 84. Visiting at Jackson Chapel IME Church, La. 449, Greensburg, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Religious services at the church at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Elijah Harvey. Interment in Turner Chapel Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by a son, James Curtis Atkins Sr. of Amite; four daughters, Deloris Stuckey of Hammond, Ind., Bernice Hall, Jeanelle Rankins and husband Guy of Amite and Myrtle Daniel and husband Arthur of Hammond; two sisters, Corrine Atkins of Hammond, Ind., and Genora Wheeler and husband Joseph of Amite; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Elder J.D. Atkins. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. BLOUNT, JESSE FLOYD A self-employed truck driver for 52 years and a resident of Pine Grove, he died at 10:52 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, Independence. He was 74 and a native of Weiss. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Visiting at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. James Courtney. Interment in Salem Cemetery. Survived by a daughter, Donna Sibley, Walker; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Arthur Blount Sr., Pine Grove, and Keith and Gina Blount, Kalamzoo, Mich.; Sue Blount; two sisters, Thelma Roe, Baton Rouge, and Helen Holmes, Tylertown, Miss.; three brothers, Hoarce Blount, Watson, W.A. Blount, Denham Springs, and Carlton Blount, Kenner; and 10 grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife, Norma Jean Blount; parents, Amos B. and Winnie Blount; a son-in-law, Jerry Sibley Jr.; and a daughter-in-law, Vera Blount. Pallbearers will be Melvin Sibley, Arthur Blount Jr., Jesse Sibley, Larry May, Arthur Ballard Jr. and Chip Roe. Honorary pallbearers are Nate Blount, Caleb Blount and Brandon Blount. BOWMAN, BEATRICE A resident of Pine Grove, she departed this life Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, Independence. She was 75. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., La. 1042, Greensburg, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Religious services at St. Joseph Baptist Church, off La. 16, Pine Grove, at 1 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Joseph Comb. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by her four sons, Carlton James Bowman and Torrence Allen Bowman, both of Los Angeles, Donnie Wayne Bowman, Pine Grove, and Darryl Bowman, Amite; eight daughters, Brenda Pikes, Montpelier, Patricia Mimms, Sandra Robertson, Stacy Page and Regina Bowman, all of Pine Grove; Patrice Jackson, Greensburg, Sebrina Jacque, Atlanta, and Mary Jacque, New Orleans; four sisters, a brother, grandchildren, great- grandchildren, other relatives and friends. BRIDGES, KATHRYN HURST A native of Osyka, Miss., she died at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002, at her residence in Greensburg. She was 82. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Visitation at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Luther Stanford and the Rev. William "Butch" Knight. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Paula Bridges and Anthony Campo, Greensburg; four grandchildren, Jennifer, Cara, Rachel and Lathan Bridges Campo, all of Greensburg; two great-grandchildren, Ashley Campo and Thomas Triche, both of Greensburg; a brother, James R. "Jimbo" Hurst, Denham Springs; a sister, Zelma Hurst Rosevear, Denham Springs; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Lathan Powers Bridges; parents, James Joseph "Jimmie" Hurst and Annie Leonard Hurst; a brother, Thomas Linton Hurst Sr.; and four sisters, Mazie Hurst White, Marie Hurst Massey, Dollie Hurst Freeman and infant sister, Hazel Hurst. Pallbearers will be O.J. Hurst, Roddy Hurst, Ronny Webb, Vernon Bridges, Oscar Bridges, Bill Conleay and her grandson, Lathan Bridges Campo. She was a homemaker and businesswoman who, along with her husband, enjoyed gardening, cooking and providing a loving home always open to family and friends. "Aunt Kat" was loved dearly by her nieces and nephews. She left many special memories along with her strong beliefs of family tradition and values. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star, Greensburg Chapter 158, and a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Greensburg. BROWN, TIMOTHY A resident of Greensburg, he died at 6:40 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, Independence. He was 48 and a native of Amite. Graveside service in Day's Cemetery, Greensburg, at 11 a.m. Thursday. Survived by two daughters, Lisa Brown, Chalmette, and Kim Brown, New Roads; mother, Elouise Brown, Greensburg; father, Carl Brown Jr., Denham Springs; and two aunts, Louise Welch and Christina Davis, both of Zachary. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. CALLIHAN, OSCAR "JAKE" Our beloved "Jake" passed away Feb. 18, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 85, a native of Greensburg and a resident of Baton Rouge for more than 50 years. He was a veteran of World War II. He retired from the Ambulance Co. of Baton Rouge in 1985. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home chapel, 825 Government St., from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday. Services will begin in the chapel at 11 a.m. After chapel services at 11:30 a.m., we will proceed to Jackson Cemetery in Jackson, arriving there at 12:30 p.m. He is survived by two grandsons, Ronald Callihan and Joseph Calihan of Hawaii; a seven-year-old great-granddaughter, Sierra Callihan of Hawaii; a daughter-in-law, Maria Padilla Callihan of Hawaii; a stepdaughter, Dion Comeaux; a sister, Anna Dean Smith; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, Thomas Martin Callihan; mother, Elizabeth L. Sanders Callihan; beloved wife, Elizabeth Porcher Callihan; a son, Otis Edward Callihan; a beloved sister, Margie Callihan; Doming Saragusa; a beloved brother, William Callihan; and a beloved sister, Gracie Callihan Raborn. A special thank you to the staff and nurses of Ollie Steele Burden Manor and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. CASEY, EDNA WOMACK A resident of Kentwood, she died Friday, May 24, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 79 and a native of East Fork, Miss. Visiting at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church, La. 440, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8:30 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Tom Logan. Interment in Hollywood Cemetery, McComb, Miss. Survived by her two daughters and a son-in-law, Carolyn McElveen, Kentwood, and Kathi and Bob Ickes, Natchitoches; a daughter-in-law, Kay Perry, Greensburg; a sister, Sallie Bolin, Albany; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and special friends. Preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. John H. Casey; a foster son, Edd Perry; parents, B.F. Womack and Clara Martin Womack; a brother, Louis Everett Womack; and a grandson, Edd Perry Jr. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, in charge of arrangements. CHANEY, SR. LEANDER A retired truck driver and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2002, at Earl K. Long Medical Center. He was 73 and a native of Greensburg. Memorial service at Seale Funeral Home chapel, Denham Springs, at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2002, conducted by Evangelist Deborah Plummer. He is survived by his daughter, Janice Chaney, Baton Rouge; a son and daughter-in-law, Leander Jr. and Donna Chaney, Baton Rouge; a sister, Sadie Chaney, Baton Rouge; a brother, John Chaney, Oakland, Calif.; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; former wife, Evelyn Chaney, Baton Rouge; and numerous nieces and nephews. CHEEK, MARVELEEN PRICE A resident of Watson, she died at her home Friday, May 24, 2002. She was 85. Visitation at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. until service at 2 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. Howard Turner. Interment in Price Cemetery, near Pine Grove. Survived by her six sisters, Willie Mae Baker, Amite, Doris Russell, Watson, Margaret Heck, Baton Rouge, Lena Dearman and Clara Duncan, both of Watson, and Daisy Hoffman, Baton Rouge; two brothers, Ed Price, Baton Rouge, and Herbert Price, Greenwell Springs; three half- brothers, Charlie Price, Greenwell Springs, and Louie and Clarence Price, both of Baton Rouge; and four half-sisters, Tressie Stiles, Central, Virginia Hicks, Baton Rouge, Carol Mae Hicks, Prairieville, and Mary Margaret Olivier, Oklahoma. Pallbearers will be her nephews, Raymond Heck, Gary Price, James Price, Robert Hoffman, Benny Duncan and Jamie Dipuma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Cheek; parents, James Mathew and Sarah Ida Robbins Price; three brothers, a half-brother and a half- sister. She was a member of Amite Baptist Church. COLEMAN, JIMMIE A resident and native of Greensburg, he departed this life Thursday, March 28, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 87. Visiting and wake services at Pipkin Chapel AME Church, La. 38, Chipola, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Religious services at the church at 2 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. James Pitt. Interment in Clinton Cemetery, Chipola. Survived by two daughters, Edna Palmer, Greensburg, and Ruby Jones, Gary, Ind.; a son, Clarence Addison, Kentwood; four sisters, four brothers, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. CRAWFORD, HELEN LEVINE STUBBS Helen left this life on Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She was 65, a resident of Greensburg for more than 20 years and a native of Pride. She will be remembered as a quiet, easygoing person who loved her family beyond words, giving all of herself to them. She retired from Greenwell Springs Hospital and graduated from Pride High School as salutatorian of her class. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the delight of her life. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Visitation at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation at Sandy Creek Baptist Church, Pride, from 8:30 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Thursday, with the Rev. Dale Phillips officiating. Interment in Sandy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Pride. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Carlton T. Crawford; two daughters and sons-in- laws, Debra and John "J.T." Hobbs, Watson, and Patty and Kenneth McGraw, Pride; four grandchildren and a granddaughter-in-law, Devon and Margie Crawford; Landon Sibley, Staci Sibley and Brittany McGraw; two great-grandchildren, Shelbi and Kaleigh Crawford; two sisters, Lindsay Dawson, Slaughter, and Geraldine Peairs, Deerford; three brothers, John, Frank and Darryl Stubbs, all of Pride; an aunt, Edith Lockhart, an uncle, Dewitt Stubbs; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Meeting her at heaven's gates were her precious son, Carlton "Littleman" Crawford; her mama and daddy, Oscar and Leona Stubbs; and three brothers, Buster, Ike and Tim Stubbs. Pallbearers will be Frank and Darryl Stubbs, Landon Sibley, Larry Lynn Peairs, Jason Stubbs and C.L. Foster. Honorary pallbearers will be John Stubbs, J.T. Hobbs, Kenneth McGraw, Devon Crawford, Larry Joe Peairs and Kenny Hurst. She was a member of Sandy Creek Baptist Church, Pride. Memorial donations may be given to the American Heart Association. CRUSE, VERNIE PARRE A former driller in the oilfield industry and a resident of Amite, he died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 75 and a native of Winnsboro. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Visitation was at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Visitation in the funeral home chapel from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in Houseley Cemetery, St. Helena Parish. Survived by a son, Vernie Ray Cruse, Amite; and three grandchildren. Preceded in death by a son, Garland Houseley; parents, Jim and Emma Howard Cruse; and a brother, Bobby Cruse. CUMMINGS, AUGUSTINE SALSBERRY "STINE" An account clerk and resident of Baton Rouge, she died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 57 and a native of Montpelier. Visiting at Winnfield Funeral Home from noon to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. Religious service at Greater St. John Baptist Church at 10 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Donald Ray Sterling. Interment in Southern Memorial Gardens. Survived by a son, Maurice Cummings, Baton Rouge; two sisters, Julia M. Salsberry, Baton Rouge, and Bernice S. Newsom, Hammond; and a niece, Shana R. Salsberry, Houston. Preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Montrol Cummings; mother, Bessie Mae E. Salsberry; and father, Lawrence Salsberry. She was a member of the senior choir at Greater St. John Baptist Church and was a Sunday school and vacation Bible school teacher. DAVIS, FLO BASS A resident of Grangeville, she died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, at Lane Memorial Hospital, Zachary. She was 87 and a native of Gloster, Miss. Visiting at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, from 9 a.m. Wednesday until religious services at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. W.S. Manchester. Interment in Grangeville Cemetery. Survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Yvonne D. and the Rev. Joby Hartner, Clinton, and Lyndell D. and Ivy Reeves, Baton Rouge; a sister, Dollye Chaney, Clinton; grandchildren, Jo Yvette and John Dykes, Darryl Reeves and Michael and Amye Reeves; great-grandchildren, Jerry Nesom, Alan Dykes and Jonathan Reeves; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, J.B. Davis; a son, Charles Morris Davis; parents, six brothers and two sisters. Pallbearers will be grandsons, great-grandsons and nephews. She was a member of Grangeville Baptist Church. Memorial donations may be made to Grangeville Baptist Church. DAY, JR. WENDELL SCOTT A resident of Greensburg, he died at 11:55 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2002, near Greensburg. He was 18 and a native of Independence. Visitation at Red Bluff Baptist Church, Greensburg, from 5 p.m. Tuesday until religious service at 2 p.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Rodney Faircloth. Interment in Red Bluff Cemetery. Survived by his parents, Wendell and Loretta Day, Greensburg; a sister, Amy Lynn Day, Greensburg; grandparents, Joseph Elvis Day, Greensburg, and Ruby F. and Ivy W. Ridgedell Jr., Amite; great-grandfather, Ivy W. Ridgedell Sr., Amite; and numerous other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his grandmother, Dorothy B. Day; and great-grandparents, Minnie Lou Morris Ridgedell, Lillie Belle and Herman Bates, Maggie Day Nations, Ivy Day and John Wallace and Nannie Brown. He was loved and will be missed by all who knew him. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. DEHON, RODNEY ROVAN A resident and native of Greensburg, he departed this life Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, as the result of an automobile accident. He was 29. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., La. 1042, Greensburg, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Religious services at Greater St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, La. 43, Greensburg, at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Richard Gross. Interment in Rocky Hill Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by his wife, Trenda Dehon; two children, Trinyka and Tridarion Dehon; parents, Jerry Sr. and Gracie Dehon; and a sister, Sedonia Dehon, all of Greensburg; three brothers, Brooklyn and Terrence Dehon, both of Greensburg, and Jerry Dehon Jr., New Orleans; and a host of other relatives and friends. DELEE, ARCHIE LEO Died at his residence in Greensburg on Saturday Jan. 5, 2002. He was born in Clinton on Aug. 5, 1934. Visiting at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., 10761 Bank St., Clinton, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, with Masonic services at 7 p.m. Visiting at Clear Creek United Methodist Church, Felixville, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Penn Morgan. Interment in church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Arnold DeLee, Darryl Hanks, Wayne Harvey, Bill Hurst, Cliff Hurst, Linwood Kendrick and Dean Sharp. He is survived by his wife, Estelle Williams DeLee, Greensburg; his sons, Steve DeLee, Baker, Mark R. DeLee, Baton Rouge, James W. Perry, Prairieville, and Russell W. Perry, Greensburg; his daughters, Michelle DeLee Denton, West Monroe, and Roslyn Perry Maranto, Baton Rouge; his daughter-in-law, Carol Perry; his son-in-law, Chuck Maranto; three granddaughters, Heather Denton, Lauren Denton and Jennifer Maranto; a grandson, Charles Maranto Jr.; a brother, A.W. DeLee; four sisters, Hazel DeLee Hurst, Marie DeLee Kendrick, Colleen DeLee Hanks and Mavis DeLee Sharp; his mother-in-law, Myrtle F. Williams; and his brother-in-law, Malcolm P. Williams. Preceded in death by his mother, Lillie Covington DeLee; father, Augustus William DeLee; his sisters, Bonnie DeLee Eckart, Lillie Mae DeLee Harvey, Vera DeLee Doughty and Minnie DeLee Abrams; and his brothers, Spencer DeLee, Willie L. DeLee and Elvis DeLee. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Masonic Children's Home in Alexandria or the Methodist Children's Home in Ruston. He was a graduate of Clinton High School. He was a retired heavy equipment operator with Union Local 406 and a veteran of U.S. Coast Guard. He was a member of Masonic Istrouma Lodge 414, the Acacia Temple and a member of Clear Creek United Methodist Church. The family would like to thank relatives and friends for their support and prayers during his illness, and extends special appreciation to his son, Russell "Rusty" Perry; his sister, Mavis DeLee Sharp; and his brother-in-law, Malcolm P. Williams, for their many hours of care and emotional support. DONALD, CANDAISY A resident of Pine Grove, she departed this life Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. She was 85. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Visiting at New Star Church Ministry, La. 1042 West, Greensburg, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Saturday, conducted by Elder Michael Cage. Interment in Turner Chapel Church Cemetery, Greensburg. DORSEY, SR. TOMMY C. A resident and native of Pine Grove, he departed this life Monday, July 8, 2002, at his home. He was 72. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Religious service at Claiborne AME Zion Church, La. 16, Pine Grove, at 1 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. William Bryson. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Viola T. Dorsey, Pine Grove; three sons, Tommy C. Dorsey Jr., Bobby Ray Dorsey and Wallace Dorsey, all of Pine Grove; five daughters, Diane Dorsey, Viola London and husband Johnny, JoAnn Dorsey, Maudine Dupree and husband Victor, and Francine Johnson, all of Pine Grove; a sister, Elizabeth Ford and husband Jay, Los Angeles; mother-in-law, Bessie Thomas, Baton Rouge; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. DRAGO, JIMMIE GLEN Died on Sunday, June 30, 2002, near Montpelier. He was 46, a native of Hammond and a resident of Montpelier. Visitation at Montpelier Baptist Church, Montpelier, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Eric Williams. Interment in Montpelier Cemetery. Survived by a sister, Doris Hutchinson, Holden; and three brothers, Jerry G. Drago and Jackie J. Drago, both of Hammond, and Charles Blake, Denham Springs. Preceded in death by his parents, Jake J. and Lillian Holden Drago; and a son, Jimmie Jo "J.J." Drago. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montpelier Baptist Church Building Fund. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. DRAGO, MATTIE HOOSIER Died on Sunday, June 30, 2002, near Montpelier. She was 42, a native of Lafayette and resident of Montpelier. Visiting at Montpelier Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Eric Williams. Interment in Montpelier Cemetery. Survived by her mother, Annie Willie Hoosier, Montpelier; nephews, Matthew Hoosier, Luke Mathern, Preston Hendry and Reece Mathern; nieces, Angel Mathern, Jessica Primeaux, Audry Hendry, Amanda Hoosier, Melissa Liberto and Bridget Hoosier; and two brothers, Robert Hoosier and Patrick Hoosier. Preceded in death by her father, Gilbert Hoosier; a sister, Carol Ann Primeaux; and a stepson, Jimmie Jo "J.J." Drago. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montpelier Baptist Church Building Fund. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. EASLEY, HUEY P. A resident of Kentwood, he died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002, at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg. He was 74 and a native of St. Helena Parish. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of New Zion Baptist Church. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and after 8 a.m. Tuesday. Religious service at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Milton Kliesch and the Rev. Jason Foster. Interment in New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Survived by four sisters and a brother-in-law, Estelle Bridges, Greensburg, Rucie Lea, Kentwood, and Mary and Harley Kliesch and Melva Welch, all of Kentwood; a brother and sister-in-law, Bobby W. and Jean Easley, Kentwood; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Lyda Easley; and two sisters, Christine Easley and Mildred Megison. EAST, LADARIUS A student at St. Helena Headstart and a resident of Montpelier, he departed this life Friday, Oct. 25, 2002, in St. Helena Parish as the result of an automobile accident. He was 4. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Religious service at Claiborne AME Zion Church, La. 16, Pine Grove, at noon Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Estelle Littlejohn. Interment in Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Montpelier. Survived by his mother and stepfather, Cassandra and Tom Ricard; father, Derrick Travis; a brother, Tyrell Ricard; maternal grandparents, Lionel and Betty East; paternal grandmother, Leathy Matthews; and paternal grandfather, LK Travis, all of Montpelier; maternal great-grandparents, J.W. and Hester Perry, Pine Grove; paternal great-grandmother, Mattie East, Montpelier; and other relatives and friends. He was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church, Montpelier, the Rev. Raymond Foster pastor. His great-aunt, Joyce Kinchen, and cousin, Cedric Winfield, died in the same accident. EDWARDS, CURTIS A native of Montpelier, he died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002, at his residence in Amite. He was 90. Visitation at Morgan Chapel AME Church, Montpelier, from 10 a.m. Thursday until religious services at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Kermit Brown. Interment in Mount Zion Cemetery. Survived by two sons, Oscar G. Edwards, Montpelier, and John L. Edwards, Baton Rouge; four daughters, Yvonne Johnson and Lillie East, both of Montpelier, Cynthia E. Smith, Baton Rouge, and Carolyn Thompson, Amite; a brother, Woodrow Edwards, Montpelier; 10 grandchildren and 22 great- grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Helen Edwards; parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Edwards; two brothers, J.D. and E.D. Williams; and a sister, Viola Payne. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. FOREMAN, CEOLA A retired employee with the St. Helena Parish school system and resident of Greensburg, she departed this life Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002 at her home. She was 68. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., La. 1042, Greensburg, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Religious service at Black Creek AME Church, La. 10, Greensburg, at 1 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Amanda Lee. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by her mother, Danella Foreman of Greensburg; three daughters, Eloise Melton and Geraldine Knox, both of Greensburg, and Patricia Porter of Zachary; two sons, Samuel Foreman and Earl Foreman, both of Greensburg; a sister, Peggy Foreman of Greensburg; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a special and dear friend, Leola Holland of Greensburg; and other relatives and friends. FOSTER, HENRY J. A resident of Walker and owner of Foster's Glass, he died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet. He was 72 and a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Visitation at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Visitation at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until funeral service at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in Hutchinson Cemetery, St. Helena. Survived by his wife of 46 years, Shirley Young Foster, Walker; a daughter and a son-in-law, Sherry and Jeff Newsom, Walker; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Chandra Foster, Denham Springs, and Scott and Sherri Foster, Walker; two sisters, Rita Nell Horton, Amite, and Linda Hutchinson, Ponchatoula; two brothers, Sitman Foster and Carl Foster, both of New Orleans; nine grandchildren, Amber Foster Puma, Kayla, Christie, Jeremiah, Joshua, Jason and Dana Foster and Chelsey and Clay Newsom; and a great-grandchild, Caleb Puma. Preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Daisy Hutchinson Foster; a son, Mark Foster; a sister, Mona Foster; and a brother, Jesse Reed Foster. He was former past president of The Louisiana Coon Hunters' Association and also served on the board of the Ward 2 Water District. FRANKLIN, STELLA WELLS A resident of Greensburg, she died at 11 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 85 and a native of Lincoln County, Miss. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Religious service at Gillsburg Baptist Church, Gillsburg, Miss., at 2 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Robby Britt and the Rev. Robert Russell. Interment in Newman Cemetery, Gillsburg. Survived by her husband, Hollis M. Franklin, Greensburg; two sons, Milton W. Franklin, Baton Rouge, and Hollis Mitchell Franklin, Ubon, Thailand; five grandchildren, Christopher Franklin, Baton Rouge, Bradley Franklin, Santa Cruz, Calif., Sally Franklin and Angela Franklin, both of Baton Rouge, and Krista Franklin, Salinas, Calif.; three great-grandchildren; five sisters, Zelma Fluck, Baton Rouge, Eva Netterville, Dorothy Fenn and Ernestine Creel, all of McComb, Miss., and Hazel Brigman, Memphis, Tenn.; and 21 foster children, including Ella Welch, Mable McMaree, Betty Rice, Connie Rose, John Clark and Roy Cutrer. Preceded in death by her daughters, Felicia Sue Franklin; parents, Belle Hall Wells and Rufus E. Wells; a sister, Johnnie Netterville; and a brother, Robert Wells. FUGLER, SARA ANNA STRICKLAND A native and resident of Greensburg, she died Sunday, May 26, 2002, in Greensburg. She was 72. Visitation was at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Visitation at Greensburg United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. William Sewell. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by her beloved companion, Huey Tortorice; a son, Michael Craig Fugler, Greensburg; a sister, Betty Jean Strickland Catalanotto, Roseland; four grandchildren, David Fugler, Shara DeAnn Moticheck, Sherri Fugler and Conner Fugler; and five great-grandchildren, Dakota, Garrett and Adellia Moticheck and Brett and Dustin Linder. Preceded in death by a son, Robert Preston Fugler; father, James Preston Strickland; mother, Lillian Conna Webb Strickland; and sisters, Evelyn Faye Strickland McKenzie and Helen Rita Strickland Elliott. She was a retired secretary-treasurer of the St. Helena Parish Police Jury and a rural community organizer of Southeast Spouse Abuse Program of St. Helena Parish. She was a past president of Louisiana Secretary-Treasurer Organization, from 1977 to 1988, president of United Methodist Women, PPR chairwoman, lay delegate to the annual Methodist Conference and lay delegate to the Methodist General Conference. FUGLER, MICHAEL CRAIG A resident and native of Greensburg, he died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2002, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, Independence. He was 53. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. Saturday until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. William Sewell. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery. Survived by a son, David Lane Fugler, Denham Springs; a daughter, Sarah DeAnn Fugler Motichek, Maurepas; five grandchildren, Brett and Dustin Linder and Dakota, Garrett and Adellia Motichek; a stepsister, Clara Mae Holmes, Springfield; an aunt, Betty Jean Strickland Catalanotto, Roseland; and companion, Charlotte Jones, Greensburg. Preceded in death by his parents, Roy Allen Fugler Sr. and Sarah Anna Strickland Fugler; a brother, Robert Preston Fugler; and stepbrother, Roy Allen Fugler Jr. GOGARY, JR. MELVIN FRANK A resident of Greensburg, he died at 6:05 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was 61 and a native of New Orleans. Visiting at Grangeville Baptist Church, Grangeville, from 1 p.m. Saturday until religious services at 3 p.m. Interment in Grangeville Cemetery. Survived by two daughters, Laura Shilling of Shreveport and Debra Simoneaux of New Orleans; a son, Brian Gogarty of New Orleans; a stepdaughter, Ivory Chesnut of Grangeville; a stepson, Louis Doulamis of Baton Rouge; and three grandchildren. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. GORDON, BERNICE JOHNSON "DEAR-DEAR" An employee of St. Helena Parish School System and a resident of Greensburg, she departed this life Wednesday, March 20, 2002, at Baton Rouge Medical Center. Visiting at New Star Ministries, La. 1042, Greensburg, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2002. Religious services at Turner Chapel AME Church, La. 1042, Greensburg, at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2002. Officiating ministers will be Elder Agrippa Cage and Supt. Evans. Interment in Turner Chapel Cemetery. Mother Gordon leaves to cherish her memory, four daughters, Catherine and husband Semmie Martin, Genell Badie and Lesia Gordon, all of Baton Rouge, and Linda Gordon, Greensburg; four sons, Johnny Ray and wife Carol Gordon, Baton Rouge, Jerry Gordon, Mid West City, Okla., Micheal and Anthony Gordon, Greensburg; a stepson, Lester and wife Georgia Gordon of Houston; a stepdaughter, Beulah and husband Louis Self, Greensburg; daughter-in-law, Clara Gordon, Greensburg; a devoted granddaughter whom she reared, Tondra and husband Louis Fisher, Baton Rouge; 16 grandchildren, five stepgrandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was also survived by her two sisters, Shirley and husband Oliver Foster and Dorothy and husband Joe Jackson, all of Amite; a brother, Roosevelt and wife Josephine Lee, Baton Rouge; sisters-in-law, Lottie K. Johnson, Baton Rouge, Mildred Gordon, Majorie Gordon and Idella Gordon, all of Greensburg; a brother-in-law, Samuel Hitchens, Amite; stepmother, Mary J. Johnson, Zachary; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mother Gordon was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Johnson and Henrietta Tucker; husband, Ike Gordon Jr.; a son, Elmer Gordon Sr.; a great- granddaughter, Domonique Gordon; and brothers, Washington and Elzie Johnson and Jerry Lee. Her favorite Bible verse was, "I press on toward the mark for the prize for high calling of God in Christ." GORDON, CHARLES EUGENE A resident and native of Greensburg, he departed this life Thursday, Sept. 26, 2002, at his home. He was 52. Visiting at Turner Chapel AME Church, off La. 1042, Greensburg, from 10:30 a.m. Saturday until religious service at noon, conducted by the Rev. Stanley J. Carter. Interment in church cemetery. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. GOYNES, LEE A resident of Pine Grove, he died at 6:55 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 66 and a native of Lafayette. Visitation was at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Visitation at Shiloh Baptist Church, Pine Grove, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Darwin Hall. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Ione Goynes, Pine Grove; two daughters and sons-in- law, Debbie and Terry Stevens, Loranger, and Lee Ann and David Sibley, Pine Grove; a brother, Johnnie Goynes, Montpelier; five grandchildren, Lance Stevens, Hollie Howard, Laramie Stevens, Michael Sibley and Mandy Jo Sibley; and a great-grandson, Lathen Howard. Preceded in death by his parents, Denzil and Ruby Goynes; and two brothers, J.M. "Jim" Goynes and Denzil "June" Goynes Jr. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. HALL, BERNICE BURTON A resident and native of Greensburg, she departed this life Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 90. Visiting at Turner Chapel AME Church, off La. 1042, Greensburg, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Religious services at the church at 11 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Stanley J. Carter. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by four daughters, Doris Gordon, Atlanta, Madeline Hall, Greensburg, Betty Sago, Philadelphia, and Diane Edwards, Chicago; two stepchildren, John H. Hall, Greensburg, and Lola Ard, Hammond; a brother, Leroy Burton, Saginaw, Mich.; two sisters, Irene B. Williams and Cordelle B. Gordon, both of Greensburg; 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. HALL, FELTON A resident and native of Greensburg, he departed this life Monday, March 4, 2002, at Lane Memorial Hospital, Zachary. He was 82. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., La. 1042, Greensburg, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Religious services at Venable Chapel AME Church, off LA 43, Greensburg, at 2 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Ranches Hall. Interment in Turner Chapel Cemetery, Greensburg. HALL, SHENITHA LE'GALE "NEET" A resident of Greensburg, she departed this life Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 21. Visiting at Turner Chapel AME Church, off La. 10, Greensburg, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Religious services at the church at 1 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Stanley J. Carter. Inter-ment in church cemetery. Survived by two daughters, Ja'mya and Terrineisha; a son, Jerome; and mother, Madeline Hall, all of Greensburg; father, Lionel Miller, New Orleans; and a host of other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Bank of Greensburg on behalf of her children. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. HEBERT, FAY TYNES A retired bookkeeper for Ethyl Corp. and a resident of Baton Rouge since 1941, she died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002, at her home. She was 78 and a native of Grangeville. Visiting at Welsh Funeral Home, 6700 Florida Blvd., from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Jehue Brabham of Jackson, Miss. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Robert R. Hebert and Rusty A. and Sandra M. Hebert; three brothers, Merlin M. Tynes, Ray A. Tynes and Huey L. Tynes; five grandchildren, Kelly Hebert Varnado and Chad D., Joshua P., Casey A. and Olivia M. Hebert; and four great-grandchildren, Taylar C. and Gabriel P. Varnado, and Kaileigh B. and McKenzie A. Hebert. Preceded in death by her husband, Russell A. Hebert Sr.; parents, Dr. Humbert and Lillie Mae Tynes; four sisters, Ivadell Tynes, Hilda and Nelda Brabham and Maureen Jones. Pallbearers will be her three grandsons, Chad, Joshua and Casey Hebert, and Paul Varnado, Richard Wall and Keith Patin. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Hospice, 5215 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 or Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge, 550 Lobdell Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70806. HOLLAND, MARY RUTH SMITH A native and resident of St. Helena Parish, she died at 11:25 a.m. Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 85. Visiting at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. June Engelbrecht and the Rev. Phillip Springer. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by a daughter, Nancy E. Holland of Amite. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Holland; a brother, Roy E. Smith; a sister, Nora McCarley; and parents, James F. and Ginny Long Smith. Memorial contributions may be made to Susan McQuay Spiller Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Social Work, The Southeastern Development Foundation, Attn: Dr. Joseph H. Miller Jr., SLU-10703, Hammond, LA 70402. HORNSBY, STEVEN CRAIG "TAC" Died at 5:15 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002, at Columbia Lakeview Regional Medical Center, Covington. He was 45 and a native and resident of St. Helena Parish. Visitation was at Day's United Methodist Church, Greensburg, from 1 p.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Rand Guy and the Rev. Larry Robertson. Interment was in Day's Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by his beloved wife, Sharon Guy Hornsby, Greensburg; a daughter, Tara Lynn Hornsby, Baton Rouge; mother, Eula Gremillion Hornsby, Baton Rouge; three sisters, Donna Hornsby Quin, Kentwood, and Cheryl Hornsby Harris and Karen Hornsby Kirkwood, both of Baton Rouge; three brothers, Dale Hornsby, Pine Grove, Ronnie Hornsby, Franklinton, and Michael Hornsby, Kentwood; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, Stanley Hornsby. He was a wonderful musician and performer, as well as an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of Day's United Methodist Church. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. HUGHES, OSCAR "BROTHER" A resident and native of Dennis Mills, he departed this life Monday, Aug. 5, 2002, at St. Helena Parish Hospital, Greensburg. He was 76. Visiting at MJR Friendly Ser-vice Funeral Home Inc., 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Religious service at Claiborne AME Zion Church, La. 16, Pine Grove, at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Estelle LittleJohn. Interment in church cemetery. JACKSON, ALMARETHA FOSTER "ALM" An educator and resident of Greensburg, she died at 3 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, 2002, in Greensburg. She was 52 and a native of St. Helena Parish. Visiting at Lazard Temple Church of God in Christ from 9 a.m. Saturday until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by Elder Milton Bryant, pastor. Interment in New Hope Cemetery, Pine Grove. Survived by a daughter, Tonya T. Jackson, Greensburg; two sons, Anthony R. Jackson and Antoine L. Jackson, both of New Orleans; and four sisters, Vida Bell-Oden, Amite, Almeasey Foster and Audrey Foster- Batiste, both of Baton Rouge, and Linda Foster-Cuneo, Slidell. Preceded in death by her father, Elmo Foster; mother, Hattie Vicie Self-Foster; and a brother, Roosevelt Foster. She was a 1968 graduate of St. Helena High School and a 1973 graduate of Southern University. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, in charge of arrangements. JACKSON, PEARL "SISTER" A resident of Denham Springs, she departed this life Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, at Summit Hospital. She was 93 and a former longtime resident of Pine Grove. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Religious services at Claiborne AME Zion Church, La. 16, Pine Grove, at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. William Bryson. Interment in church cemetery. JENKINS, FERN HARVIN Fern Harvin Jenkins, 83, a native of St. Helena Parish and a resident of St. Bernard Parish for the past seven years, died at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, at Chalmette Medical Center. She was the widow of Floyd Jenkins and a retired clerk with the St. Helena Parish School Board office. Survived by three children and their spouses, Gale J. and Ronnie Warren of Amite, Debbie J. and Shelton McMillan of Chalmette and Rick Jenkins of Gardener, Mont.; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Wanda H. Mattio, and Eve Harvin of Metairie; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Harvin and Leon Harvin. Visitation in Crain Funeral Home chapel, Franklinton, from 9 a.m. Monday until funeral service at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Casey Tingle officiating. Burial in Ellis Cemetery. . JONES, LAWRENCE RUSSELL A resident of Pine Grove, he died at 1:55 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2002, at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home, Greensburg. He was 87 and a native of Elizabeth. Visiting at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Pine Grove, from 11 a.m. Friday until religious services at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Dave Gray. Interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pine Grove. Survived by two sisters, Faye Bond of Pine Grove and Vera King of Baton Rouge; a brother and sister-in-law, George Lewis and Janice Jones of Pine Grove; and a number of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife, Hazel McLin Jones. He was a member and deacon of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. JONES, PAULA R. A native of Baton Rouge, she died at 2:10 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, at her residence near Greensburg. She was 67 years old. Visiting at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from noon until religious services at 2 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Howard Turner. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. Survived by her husband, Donald H. Jones of Greensburg; two daughters, Donna Jones Silessi of Hammond and Darlene Jones Turner of Sunset; four sisters, Betty Pique, Petty Ott, Sue Todd and Ruth Addison, all of Watson; three brothers, David Rodriguez of Watson, Mike Rodriguez of Denham Springs and Jerry Rodriguez of Watson; and four grandchildren, Trudy Barnett, Peter Silessi, Jennifer Silessi and Jason Silessi. Preceded in death by her parents, Owen and Elizabeth Gibson Rodriguez. KINCHEN, JOYCE PERRY A dietary aide at Golden Age Nursing Home and a resident of Montpelier, she departed this life Friday, Oct. 25, 2002, in St. Helena Parish as a result of an automobile accident. She was 42. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Religious service at Claiborne AME Zion Church, La. 16, Pine Grove, at noon Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Estelle Littlejohn. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by her husband, Joe Kinchen, Montpelier; a son, Fado Winfield, Montpelier; parents, JW and Hester Perry, Pine Grove; seven sisters, a brother, other relatives and friends. Her son, Cedric Winfield and great-nephew, Ladarius East died in the same accident. LACOUR, MAYBELLE ALLEN A loving mother, sister and grandmother, a resident of Walker from 1986 to 1992, and a resident of Flannery Oaks Guest House, she died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002. She was 92, a native of St. Helena Parish and a longtime resident of Simmesport. Visiting at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Religious services at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Saturday. Graveside services at Christ the King Catholic Church Cemetery, Simmesport, at 2 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Michael Miceli and the Rev. Daniel Corkery. Interment in Christ the King Catholic Church Cemetery, Simmesport. Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Gwendolyn and Blaise Joseph Salario, Denham Springs; a son-in-law, William Lemoine; a sister, Annie Lou Rolufs, LaPlace; four grandchildren, Richard Louis Salario, Susan Salario Pellegrin, Michael Blaise Salario and Janet Claire Lemoine; and five great-grandchildren, Camille Swafford, Brittany Wax and James, Ashley and Amanda Salario. Preceded in death by her husband, Lemmie L. LaCour; father and mother, Inman and Emily Lee Allen; a daughter, Geraldine LaCour Lemoine; a sister, Rezelda Graham Payne; and two brothers, Fred and Cleon Allen. Pallbearers will be Blaise Salario, Michael Salario, Glynn Pellegrin, Nolan Graham, Ray Reech and Adam Gautreau. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Denham Springs, and the Ladies Altar Guild. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. LAWRENCE, VIRGINIA A retired food-sample server with Albertson's at Florida Boulevard and Sherwood Forest and a resident of St. Helena Parish, she died at 7:05 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 88, a native of Ruth, Miss., and a former resident of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Visiting at the funeral home chapel from 10 a.m. until religious service at noon Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Luther Stanford. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Caputo and Charles; a son and daughter- in-law, Edward D. and Libby Lawrence; eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by her husband, William S. Lawrence; and a daughter, Patricia Sue Pallanti. Pallbearers will be family members. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Greensburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Greensburg Building Fund, in memory of Virginia Lawrence, P.O. Box 37, Greensburg, LA 70441. LEE, RUTH DAY LEE A native of Louisiana, she died at 7 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2002, at her home near Greensburg. She was 88. Visitation at Red Bluff Baptist Church, Greensburg, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Charles Kirkfield. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by her daughter, Fae Lee Sitman, Greensburg; grandchildren, Kerri Beth Sitman, Greensburg, Pvt. Konner Boone Sitman, U.S. Marine Corps, Cherry Point, N.C., and Kristen Miller, Amite; great-grandchildren, Cheyenne, Justin and Hunter Miller, all of Amite; a sister, Robbie Fontenot, Zachary; and caregivers, Polly Hodges, Janet Lloyd and Missy Havard. Preceded in death by her husband, J.B. Lee; parents, Sam and Sara Lee; five sisters and four brothers. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. LONG, ALICE O. A resident of Hampton, N.H., she died Wednesday, April 10, 2002, at Exeter Hospital, She was 71, born in Pine Grove on May 19, 1930, the daughter of the late Leonidas P. and Eva Hatcher Montgomery. She attended local schools in Baton Rouge, where she lived for 34 years. She moved to Hampton in 1983, and was an active communicant at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church and a longtime volunteer bookkeeper at the church. Mrs. Long loved sports, the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots and reading, and enjoyed her neighbors and friends. She was the wife of the late James O. Long, who died in 1993. In addition to her neighbors and friends, family members include several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and two sisters-in-law, Mary Streff of Topeka, Kan., and Laura Fuller of Lowell, Mass. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, Hampton. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford, Mass. The family requests that flowers please be omitted. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 289 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH 03842. Arrangements were by Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, Hampton. MCALISTER, MARGIE SPARKS A resident of Greensburg, she died at 12:40 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002, at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home, Greensburg. She was 72 and a native of Gurdon, Ark. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Sam Leto. Interment in Killian Chapel Cemetery, Amite. Survived by two daughters, Rose Storey, Amite, and Rebecca Patridge, Franklinton; a sister, Catherine Abbott, Mineral Wells, Texas; three brothers, Jackie Sparks and Jimmy Joe Sparks, both of Amite, and Claude Sparks Jr., Magee, Miss.; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, John E. "Joe" McAlister; parents, Claude and Pearl Sparks; and two brothers, Frelan Sparks and Malcolm Sparks. McCRAY, IDA MATTHEWS "MOTSEY" A retired educator with the St. Helena Parish school system and a native and resident of Greensburg, she departed this life Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, at her home. She was 70. Visiting at Turner Chapel AME Church, off La. 1042, Greensburg, the Rev. Stanley J. Carter, pastor, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. Religious services at the church at 3 p.m. Sunday, conducted by Pastor Roger Bernard. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by her husband, Johnny McCray Jr., Greensburg; a son, Brian McCray, Greensburg; three daughters and a son-in-law, Aundrea Morgan, and Deonne McCray Holiday and Carl W. Holiday, all of Baton Rouge, and Charlymane McCray, Greensburg; two grandsons, Claudell Moseley Jr. and Dustin Morgan; a sister, May Dee Porter, New Orleans; two brothers, Wallace and Charlie Matthews, both of Greensburg; a special nephew, Larry Matthews, Long Beach, Calif.; a special niece, Marion Matthews, Greensburg; and numerous other relatives and friends. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. MCDANIEL, PATRICIA PILL A resident of Pine Grove, she died at 1:50 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 2002, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette, where she was being treated for cancer. She was 70, born Nov. 6, 1931, in Longview Texas. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Visitation at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Pine Grove, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Monday, conducted by Dr. Charles Ray, the Rev. David Gray, the Rev. Byron Comish and the Rev. Jeff Cook. Interment in Harrell Cemetery, Pine Grove. Mrs. McDaniel was the widow of Winford Mashon McDaniel; and the beloved mother of three children, Deborah Savoie, Winford M. McDaniel II and Sheila Delk. She had four grandchildren, Daphne Gaspard, Jimmy R. Delk II, Blaire McDaniel and Aaron McDaniel. She was also the great-grandmother of Kylie and Katie Gaspard. She is survived by a sister, Marretta Stelly. Mrs. McDaniel was a retired teacher who was very active in her church and community. Her efforts to improve the community were appreciated by many. She will be in our hearts and sorely missed. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star. MCDOWELL, LOUIS WALTER Louis Walter McDowell left his earthly home for his heavenly home on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002, at Ochsner Foundation Hospital, Jefferson. He was 59, a native of Port Allen and a resident of Greensburg. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force and a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was chairman of deacons of First Baptist Church. Greensburg. Visitation at First Baptist Church, Greensburg, from 10 a.m. Friday until religious service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Luther Stanford. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by his wife, Gilda Hutchinson McDowell, Greensburg; a daughter, Sandra Abbott, Florida; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Patty McDowell and Jody and Nancy McDowell, all of Florida; four stepsons and spouses, Mike and Elsa Easley, Baton Rouge, Mark Easley and Bonnie Hughes, Greensburg, and Steve and Stacy Easley and Scott Easley, all of Baton Rouge; eight grandchildren, Tabitha and Mathew McDowell, and Lee, Luke, Nicole, Dylan, Chase and Rachael Easley; three brothers, Robert McDowell, Arkansas, Byron McDowell, Denham Springs, and Tim McDowell, California; and a sister, Linda Villarubia, Prairieville. Preceded in death by his mother, Rita Adamson; stepfather, Earl Adamson; and father, Robert G. McDowell. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 37, Greensburg, LA 70441. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. MCQUEEN, JAMES RUSTON "PIC" A resident and native of Baton Rouge, he died suddenly on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002, in Bossier City. He was 20 and a former resident of Greensburg, St. Francisville and Zachary. Visiting at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Clinton, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Visiting at Red Bluff Baptist Church, Easleyville, from 11 a.m. until service at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by the love of his life, Jennifer Wilcox, St. Francisville; mother, Tonya Ash McQueen, Greensburg; father, Samuel Louis "Rusty" McQueen Jr., Zachary; two brothers, Alex Jye McQueen and Gavin Jace McQueen, both of Greensburg; grandparents, Lucy McQueen Priddy, Baton Rouge, and James Lee Ash and Peggy Frazier Ash, Greensburg; a great-grandparent, Pearline Ash Monk, Clinton; and other family members, including James Brooksie Ash, Houma, Alex Joffre Ash, Greensburg, Trevor Ash and Brooksie Ash Jr., both of Houma, Shirley Cuccia and Juan Cuccia, both of Greensburg, Dawn McQueen Giroir and Brittany Giroir, both of Jackson, and Cathy McQueen, Prentice Evans and Josie Blue Evans, all of Baton Rouge. He attended Red Bluff Baptist Church in Easleyville. He attended Park Lane Academy, McComb, Miss., Oak Forest, Amite and St. Francisville and Zachary schools. He was most recently attending Industrial Technical College in Baton Rouge. MEARS, JUANITA WILLIAMS A homemaker and resident of West Monroe, she died at 1:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002, at E.A. Conway Medical Center, Monroe. She was 66 and a native of Clinton. Visitation at Living Word Christian Centre, La. 63, Pine Grove, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation at the centre from 10 a.m. until service at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Interment in Living Word Church Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Hilton E. Mears of West Monroe; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Timothy L. and Glenda Mears of Greensburg, Keith Allen Mears of Denham Springs and Timothy Ray and Tina Mears of Orlando, Fla.; a sister, Alyce Daspit of Baton Rouge; two brothers, James Lathan Williams of Kentwood and Bruce R. Williams of Hammond; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie Lee and Dora Esther Hughes Williams; a son, Clifford Eugene Mears; two sisters, Edith Cuzzort and Jeanell Varnado; and two brothers, Leroy Williams and Robert Williams. Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. MILLER, HENRY T. "POPEYE" A resident of Greensburg, he died at 4:05 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, 2002, at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg. He was 74 and a native of Lawrence County, Miss. Visitation at Living Word Christian Church, Pine Grove, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation at the church from 9 a.m. Wednesday until religious service at noon, conducted by the Rev. W.S. Manchester and the Rev. Charlie Brewer. Interment in Living Word Church Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by his wife, Mary M. Miller of Greensburg; a son and daughter-in-law, Theodore E. and Dorothy Miller of Oakwood, Ga.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Frances and Phillip Snoddy of Pine Grove, Edna Marie and Maurice Wall of Greensburg and Shirley Ann and Noel Miller of Gainesville, Ga.; a brother, Charles Miller of Bogalusa; a sister, Ruth Spence of Ore City, Texas; six grandsons three granddaughters, and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Johnny M. and Florence E. Miller; and two brothers, Fleet and Walter Ray Miller; McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. MILLER, LOUIS A. Died at 10:50 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002, at his residence near Loranger. He was 70 and a native of St. Helena Parish. Visiting at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by Elder Marshall Wallace. Interment in Ford Cemetery, Independence. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Miller, Loranger; four sons, David Allen Miller, Ronnie Miller and Kenny Miller, all of Loranger and Nolan Miller, Amite; a daughter, Donna Lynn Miller, Roseland; and a brother, Charles A. Miller, Hillsdale. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. MONTGOMERY, ALLIE GWENDOLYN CALVIT A retired state social worker with 30 years of service and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2002, at The Retirement Center. She was 76 and a native of Darlington. Visiting was at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Visiting at Wesley Chapel Methodist Church, Darlington, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Bill Sewell. Interment in Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Claire and Mike Watson, Denham Springs; two grandchildren, Cathy Sumrall and Cindy Watson; and two great-grandchildren, Justin Sumrall and Ian Sumrall. Preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Lucy Calvit. She was a member of Wesley Chapel Methodist Church and United Daughters of the Confederacy. MORGAN, LESTER J. A native of Jack and resident of Hammond, he died at 5:35 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2002, at Live Oak Village in Hammond. He was 89. He was a member of Montpelier Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and treasurer for many years. He was a member of Iron Workers Local 623, a salesman for W.E. Dykes Feed Store and a cattle farmer. Visiting at Montpelier Baptist Church, Montpelier, from 11 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Eric Williams and Steve Grantham. Interment in Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier. Survived by his wife, Lona Barton Morgan of Livingston; a daughter, Deborah Morgan Garafola of Hammond; a son, James H. Morgan of Denham Springs; two grandchildren, Rachel H. Davis of Gulfport, Miss., and Cody J. Garafola of Hammond; and two sisters, Leona Grantham of Denham Springs and Eunice Atkinson of Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by his wife, Iris T. Morgan; a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Morgan; a granddaughter, Carmen E. Morgan; two sisters, Ann Arcenaux and Lucille Cook; and a brother, Edgar Lee Morgan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montpelier Baptist Church Building Fund. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. MOSS, TOMMY EUGENE A registered nurse at Villa Feliciana Hospital in Jackson with 15 years of service and a resident of Greensburg, he died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002, at Lane Memorial Hospital, Zachary. He was 53 and a native of Independence. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Visiting at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Clinton, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. Visiting at the funeral home from 8:30 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Marshall Wallace. Interment in Masonic Cemetery. Survived by his mother, Nelson Robinson Moss, Ponchatoula; two sisters, Mary Zoll, Ponchatoula, and Betty Travis, Clinton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, James Albert Moss; a sister, Billie Moss Wascom; and a brother, James C. Moss. MUSE, NELLIE ROBERTSON A resident of Clinton, she departed this life Friday, Oct. 4, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 81 and a native of Greensburg. Visiting at Day's Chapel AME Church, La. 10, Clinton, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Religious service at the church at 1 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Willie Brumfield. Interment in Pipkin Chapel Cemetery, Chipola. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. PEARSON, GEORGIA INEZ A retired bookkeeper in the retail industry and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, she died about 3:10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2002, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. She was 61 and a native of San Bernardino, Calif. Visiting at Welsh Funeral Home, 6700 Florida Blvd., from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Religious services in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. John L. Sullivan. Interment in Grangeville Baptist Church Cemetery. Survived by her husband, Donald Pearson; a daughter, Bonnie Loupe; a son, Jimmy Simmons; a sister, Thelma Gibson; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, George L. and Thelma Gomas; and a son, Johnny Simmons. PEVEY, CHARLES RALPH A retired assistant LSU football coach from 1960 to 1979 and a native of Pine Grove, he died at 9:40 p.m. Monday, July 15, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 77 and a resident of Baton Rouge. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday. Religious service at the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Craig Dalferes. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gloria Cobb Pevey of Baton Rouge; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Bryan Dean of Pierre Part and Rebecca and George McDowell of West Hartford, Conn.; a son and daughter-in-law, Chuck and Nancy Pevey of Baton Rouge; five grandchildren, Andrew McDowell and wife Barbara, Ryan McDowell, Meghan McDowell, Bradley Pevey and Natalie Pevey; and a great- grandson, Jake McDowell. Preceded in death by his parents, Hervia and Etta Martin Pevey; and a sister, Evelyn Pevey Hapes. Pallbearers will be Andrew McDowell, Ryan McDowell, Bradley Pevey, Mike Hapes, Lynn LeBlanc and Darrell Cobb. Honorary pallbearers are members of the LSU coaching staff and the football players from 1960 to 1979 and his LSU teammates of the late 1940s. He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, a 1950 graduate of LSU and secretary of the Charles McClendon Scholarship Foundation. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. Patrick Stagg, Sandra Knight and staff, along with Greg Wynn and the 5th floor staff at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center for their dedication, support and understanding. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the Charles McClendon Scholarship Foundation, 212 University Highlands Court, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 or to Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge, 550 Lobdell Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70806. PHILLIPS, CLYNESE TIDWELL "NIECIE" Passed away at 11:40 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 76, a resident of Greensburg and native of Booneville, Miss. Visiting at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Visiting at the funeral home chapel from 10 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Mike Woodard. Entombment in Greenoaks Memorial Park Mausoleum. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Robert E. "Bob" Phillips Jr., Greensburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Hope and Kenneth Moreau, Baton Rouge; two sons and a daughter-in-law, James R. and Lisa Phillips, Walker, and David A. Phillips, Baton Rouge; a sister, Bernice Cade, Livingston; four brothers, Bill, J.W. and Charles C. Tidwell, all of Greensburg, and Jimmy Dale Tidwell, Springfield; and three grandchildren, Ronnie Wayne Phillips, Walker, and Austin Joseph Moreau and Alicia Claire Moreau, both of Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie and Annie Mae Rogers Tidwell; a son, Robert Wayne Phillips; and a brother, Hubert Tidwell. ROGERS, JOHNNY "RINGO" A welder and a resident of Baker, he departed this life Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, in Anacortes, Wash. He was 37 and a native of Greensburg. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Religious services at New Pilgrim Baptist Church, 4415 Old Weiss Road, Zachary, at 7 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. James Grayson. Dismissal at Black Creek AME Church, off La. 10, Greensburg, the Rev. Amanda Lee, pastor, at 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment in Black Creek AME Church Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Joann B. Rogers; a son, Brandon Rogers; and a daughter, Brittney Brown, all of Baker; mother, Dula Mae Rogers, Greensburg; three sisters, Jeffie Dee and Chester Mae Rogers, both of Greensburg, and Bernice R. Bell, Jackson; five brothers, Oscar Rogers, Baton Rouge, Charles Norwood, Clinton, Willie James Rogers, Greensburg, Elmo Rogers, Flucker, and Joe Louis "Emmitt" Rogers, Houston; a godchild, Jerbrian Rogers; and a host of other relatives and friends. ROHNER, PAULINE A resident of Greensburg, she died at 5:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2002, in Ponchatoula. She was 80 and a native of Greenville, Miss. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Bob Simpson. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by her eight children, Emily Harriet Weldy, Theodore, Ala., Fran Wermuth, Arlington, Va., Charles L. Rohner and Philip W. Rohner, both of Ponchatoula, Karen Burkhalter, Tickfaw, Belinda C. Rohner, Ponchatoula, Regina Brumfield, Greensburg, and Barbara Turnage, Tickfaw; 22 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Emily Sexton, Greenville, Ala; and a brother, Charles Hamrick, Greenville. Preceded in death by her husband, Clarence L. Rohner; and a sister, Georgia Clackley. SANDERS, GLADYS IRENE A resident of Greensburg, she died on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg. She was 79 and a native of Hillsdale. Visitation was at Clinton United Pentecostal Church, Clinton, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday. Visiting at the church from 8 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Charles Duncan. Interment in Killian Chapel Cemetery, Hillsdale. Survived by her husband, Jack Sanders, Greensburg; a daughter, Irene Morgan, Kentwood; two sons, Marvin Bennett, Clinton, and Bobby Bennett Sr., Greensburg; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Camille Granger, Baton Rouge; and four brothers, Alfred Granger, Magnolia, Miss., J.E. Granger, Walker, Huey Granger and Jack Granger, both of Roseland. Preceded in death by a son, Eddie Bennett; and four brothers, William, Joseph, Glen and G.R. Granger. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. SANDERS, JACK WADE A retired employee of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development with 30 years of service, he died at 9:05 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, 2002, at his residence in Greensburg. He was 67 and a native of Gillsburg, Miss. Visitation was at Clinton United Pentecostal Church, Clinton, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Visitation at the church from 8 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. Charles Duncan. Interment in Killian Chapel Cemetery, Amite. Survived by a stepdaughter, Irene Morgan, Chesbrough; two stepsons, Bobby Bennett Sr., Greensburg, and Marvin Bennett, Clinton; 10 grandchildren and 14 great- grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Baddy and Julia Sanders; his wife, Gladys Bennett Sanders; and a stepson, Eddie Bennett. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. SHARKEY, SR. WILFORD K. A retired rural carrier with the U.S. Postal Service in Amite, he died at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2002, at his residence in Hillsdale. He was 77 and a native of Hillsdale. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation at Hillsdale Baptist Church, Hillsdale, from 8 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Lee Castello. Interment in Hillsdale Cemetery, Hillsdale. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Doris "Nell" Sharkey; a daughter, Marvee Coxen; two sons and daughters-in-law, Buddy and Robin Sharkey and Chris and Priscilla Davis; eight grandchildren, Sherry and Conner Fugler, Meghan and Trey Sharkey, Bo, Jay and Trea Coxen and Chris Davis Jr.; a sister, Elvira Durnin; two nieces, two nephews and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceded in death by a daughter and son- in-law, Gladys and Robbie Fugler; parents, Eugene and Ella Vee Sharkey; and a brother, Wallace Sharkey. Pallbearers will be Timmy Sharkey, Gene Sharkey, Willie Ray Watson, Mike Foster, David Moffat, Sidney Perez, Russell Ellzey and Tommy Hulsey. Honorary pallbearers are Huey Davis, Brent Dufresche, Jerry McDaniel, Tony Ardillo, Buck Albin, Don Moffat, Thomas Bennett, Claude Sharkey, Bill Dykes, Joe Simpson and Lee Spence. Above all things, he was a good father and a cornerstone to his extended family, always picking and teasing those he loved to take that serious edge off life. He brought smiles without number to those who enjoyed the down-home hospitality of his coffee table. Well aware of his shortcomings, he fought that good fight and won. He leaves a unique void in our lives and we thank him for his time with us. Godspeed. SIMMONS, CLIFTON WAYNE A resident of Greensburg, he died at 6:50 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, at St. Helena Parish Hospital, Greensburg. He was 36 and a native of Clinton. Visitation was at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday. Visitation at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Chris Watkins and Brother Lamar Curry. Interment in New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. Survived by a daughter, Brookley Lynn Simmons, Pumpkin Center; mother, Paulette H. Simmons, Easleyville; father, Jerry Wayne Simmons, Liberty; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mendy and Tommy Brown, Maringouin, and Deana and Michael Spillman, Bayou Pigeon; two brothers and sisters- in-law, Robert and Candy Newton, Gloster, Miss., and William Stoner and Heather Jones, Liberty, Miss.; four nieces, Aliesa Warwick, Kassidy Warwick, Sydni Brown and Brittany Newton; four nephews, Harley Jones, Dylan Spillman, Seth Spillman and Austin Spillman; fiance, Bonnie Vernon, Amite; stepdaughter, Marci Gaines, Amite; grandmother, Thelma B. Humphrey; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by grandparents, Kenneth and Frances Simmons; grandfather, Percy Humphrey; a niece, Kallie Glenn Brown; and three cousins, Calvin Reeves, Billy Reeves and Brian Blades. He was a member of Theta Xi fraternity. SINGLETON, EVELYN MCCOY A resident of Greensburg, she died at 6:35 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet. She was 85 and a native of Amite. Visitation at First Baptist Church, Greensburg, from 10 a.m. Thursday until religious services at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Luther Stanford. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery. Survived by a son, Ernest Lynn Singleton, Greensburg; a sister, Helen McCoy Robertson, Amite; two brothers, Joseph Medwin McCoy and Robert Earl McCoy, both of Amite; and two grandchildren, Stacy Singleton Head and Michael Lynn Singleton. Preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Singleton; a sister, Irma McCoy Carruth; and a brother, Douglas Knighton McCoy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, Greensburg. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. SKELTON, IRA WOODWARD "RED" A resident of Greensburg, he died at 2:40 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home. He was 84, a native of Picayune, Miss., and a former longtime resident of Baker. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and served with Gen. Patton. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Isidore Catholic Church at 1 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Fred Youngs. Interment in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Vivian Poillion Skelton; two daughters, Kathleen Wilkinson and Destry Fairburn; two sons, Ira Wayne Skelton and John Len Skelton; 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Daniel Skelton, Glynn Allen Skelton, Brian Skelton, Jason Bourgeois, Christopher Fairburn and Neal Bergeron. SMITH, LEE JOE Retired as shift captain security at Feliciana Forensic Facility with more than 25 years of service, he died at 3:50 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, 2002, in Greensburg. He was 70 and a lifelong resident of Greensburg. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Division, Tank Battalion, during the Korean War. Visiting at Day's United Methodist Church, Easleyville, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Visiting at the church from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. S. Larry Robertson, the Rev. Scott Hornsby and the Rev. Luke Walters. Burial in church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Dixie Duncan Smith, Greensburg; two sons, Allen Q. McNabb and wife Janice McDaniel McNabb, Clinton, and Tommy M. McNabb and wife Janice Wren McNabb, Greensburg; three sisters, Wilma and husband Maxwell McDaniel, Zachary, Janie and husband Gerald Birch, Greenwell Springs, and Lemener "Coot" Chapman, Jackson; a first cousin, Jimmie Frazier, Greensburg; and four grandchildren, Allison and Jamie McNabb, both of Clinton, and Amanda and Emily McNabb, both of Greensburg. Preceded in death by his father, Allen Q. Smith; mother, Arneter Frazier Smith; and brothers, James Smith and Roy Smith. Pallbearers will be Howard McDaniel, Charles Smith, Reggie Smith, Baxter Birch, Brad D'Arensbury and Chris Landry. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW and Day's United Methodist Church. He was a two-term police juryman in St. Helena Parish, 1st District, and re-activated the North Helene Volunteer Fire Department. Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Clinton, in charge of arrangements. SMITH, ROY LOUIS Retired maintenance supervisor of buildings and grounds at Greenwell Springs Hospital, he died at 3:20 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002. He was 78, a resident of Zachary and a native of Greensburg. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II who served in the 785th Tank Battalion in the South Pacific. Visiting at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. Visiting at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until service at 11 am. Tuesday, conducted by Dr. Brythel Brantly and Dr. Eddie Davis. Interment in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Baker. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Bennie Mae Easley Smith, Zachary; two daughters and a son-in-law, Brenda and Leon Ellzey III and Terri Smith, all of Zachary; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles E. and Kathy Stark Smith, Zachary; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Lemener "Coot" Chapman, Jackson, Wilma and Max McDaniel, Zachary, and Janie and Gerald Birch, Greenwell Springs; a brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Dixie Smith, Greensburg; eight grandchildren, Leah Guillory, Emily, Jared and Courtney Smith, Scott, Kevin and Lt. Ken Ellzey and Elizabeth Carbo; and four great-grandchildren, Shelby Carbo and Shea, Kristen and J. Ellzey. Preceded in death by his parents, Allen Q. and Arneter Frazier Smith; and a brother, James. L. Smith. Pallbearers will be Scott, Kevin and Lt. Kenneth Ellzey, Jared Smith, David Carbo and Howard McDaniel. Honorary pallbearers are Max McDaniel, Gerald Birch, B.T. Lee, Luther Lee, Francis Jackson, Garland Daniel, Delta W. Guillory and Leon Ellzey III. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Zachary, a charter member of the VFW Post in Baker and a 49-year member of Plains Masonic Lodge 135. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and cooking outdoors for friends and relatives. We would like to thank the staff and employees at the Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jackson for their loving care and kindness. Memorial donations may be made to the Louisiana Stroke Association or the Diabetes Center. SOUDER, BERTHA A native and resident of Greensburg, she died at 2:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. Visitation at her residence near Greensburg from 5 p.m. Wednesday until religious services at 2 p.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Larry Stewart. Interment in Centre Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by her husband, Billy Juneau, Greensburg; two daughters, Billiesue Shaughnessy, Hammond, and Patsy Hamilton, Tylertown, Miss.; six grandchildren, Tracy, Spring, Donald Wayne, Meghan, Cody and Denise; and three great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a daughter, Ann Morrison. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. SOWELL, ANITA BRECHEEN A resident of Greensburg, she died at 10 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2002, at her home. She was 66 and a native of St. Helena Parish. She was a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Casey Tingle. Interment in Kedron Cemetery, Amite. Survived by her two daughters, Judy Sowell, Baton Rouge, and Nita Kay S. Dover, Greensburg; two sisters, Joyce B. McGregor and Caroline B. Lynn, both of Greensburg; two brothers, Winston Brecheen, LaPorte, Texas, and Milton Brecheen, Hammond; two grandchildren, Heather Dover, Amite, and Jeremy Dover, Albany; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her son, Joseph C. "Joey" Sowell III; and parents, Clifton D. and Opal Watson Brecheen. STEWART, HELEN K. A resident of Greensburg, she died at 7:55 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2002, at Kentwood Manor Nursing Home, Kentwood. She was 82 and a native of Mobile County, Ala. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and after 8 a.m. Wednesday. Religious services at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Jack Nutter. Interment in Wales Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by six children, Robert Allen Stewart, McComb, Miss., Larry Joseph Stewart, Greensburg, Mrs. George D. (Ruth) Cutrer, Osyka, Miss., Paul Norman Stewart, Greensburg, Mrs. William M. (Helen Rose) Cook, Clinton, and Don Ernest Stewart, Greensburg; 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and a brother, Robert K. Kossow, Mobile. Preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Robert Odell Stewart; a son, Arthur Leslie Stewart; a sister, Ellen Swann; and three brothers, Ernest, Allen and Arthur Kossow. Pallbearers will be grandsons. STRINGER, DR. L. E. Coroner for St. Helena Parish for 36 years and a longtime resident of Greensburg, he died Saturday, June 15, 2002, at his home with his family by his side. He was 69 and a native of Bassfield, Miss. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a graduate of Bassfield High School and the University of Mississippi Medical School. He was a well-known fixture in St. Helena Parish and was best known for his medical practice. In 1966, he opened the newly built St. Helena Parish Hospital and served as chief of staff for 15 years. Aside from his thriving medical practice, he was also very passionate when it came to the humane and ethical treatment of animals, so he founded The Parish Animal Adoption Society, P.A.W.S. He was also the founder of St. Helena Citizens for Good Government Inc. A memorial service will be held at Greensburg First Baptist Church at a later date. He is survived by his loving family which includes his wife, Louise Smith Stringer; three daughters and a son-in-law, Susan Stringer, Kim and Michael Baylis and Missy Stringer; a sister, Ruby Bryant; and a brother, Dr. Kenneth Stringer, Ph.D. of theology. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hollie and Mattie Mae Miller Stringer; two brothers, Lewis and Shelby Stringer; and a sister, Vivian Jones. He was a member of Greensburg First Baptist Church. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Dave Davis, Dr. Gene Berry, Dr. Boyd Helm, Dr. Judd Patton, Dr. Steven Zuckerman, Dr. Richard Rathbone, Dr. Cullen Hebert, Dr. Richard Hebert and many special nurses. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Parish Animal Adoption Society in c/o Natalie Halford, P.O. Box 243, Greensburg, LA 70441. Dr. Stringers loving heart, compassion and kindness towards his patients, friends, family and animals will always be remembered and missed. Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. TALBERT, WILLIE MAE A retired employee of Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System, Jackson, with more than 25 years of service, and a resident of Clinton, she died Monday, June 3, 2002. She was 79 and a native of Liberty, Miss. Visiting at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Clinton, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday. Religious service at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Darwin Hall. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by a brother, Robert G. Wren, Jackson; four nieces, Dorothy Head, Liberty, Helen Lee, Baton Rouge, Minnie Phipps, Mobile, Ala., and Janice McNabb, Greensburg; and a nephew, Tommy Wren, Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by her father, James J. Talbert; mother, Maude Hurst Talbert Wren; stepfather, Robert E. Wren; a sister, Marguerite Lillie; and two brothers, Edgar Talbert and Johnny "Pete" Wren. TAYLOR, ROBERT MICHAEL Robert Michael Taylor, a resident of Denham Springs, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 52. Graveside service in Pine Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Pine Grove, at 3 p.m. Friday. He is survived by his mother, Lucille Taylor; a sister and brother-in-law, Diane and James Temple; and three nephews, Brad, Greg and Jeff Temple. Preceded in death by his father, Jim Temple. Service under the direction of Seale Funeral Service Inc., Denham Springs. TERRELL, ELBERT A native of Greensburg, he died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002, at his residence in Baton Rouge. Visiting at Winnfield Funeral Home from 8:30 a.m. Saturday until religious service at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Willie Brumfield. Interment in Rocky Hill Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by his wife, Diane Bell Terrell; two daughters, Bridgett Terrell and Terry Hutchinson; a stepdaughter, Sharon Ellison; two sons, Duane and Rodney Terrell; a stepson, Charles Bell; two sisters, Josie Vaughn and Ella Brumfield; six grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Bailey and Josephine Hunter Terrell; and a son, Leton Terrell. TILLERY, JR. FLAVIUS JOSEPHUS "JOE" Retired terminal manager for Matlack Inc., sales manager for Younger Brothers Inc. and Mission Petroleum Carriers, and president of Louisiana Tank Truck Carriers, he died Friday evening, Sept. 27, 2002, in Baton Rouge. He was 79, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Greensburg. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Arrangements pending at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd. TONEY, LUBERTHA WYRE "BERT" A seamstress with Peerless Cleaners and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2002, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 66 and a native of Greensburg. Visiting at Richardson Funeral Home, Clinton, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, with family visitation from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Religious service at Pipken Chapel A.M.E. Church, La. 38, Chapel Road, Chipola, at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. David Williams. Interment in Johnson Cemetery. Survived by her husband, Jerry Toney Jr.; four daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and A.C. Porter, Sherrie and Sedrick Perkins, Leisa and Theodore Rogers and Veronica and Don Raby; four sisters, Viola and Albertha Wyre, both of Greensburg, Rosie Onell Wyre, Baton Rouge, and Clementine and husband Allen Johnson, Zachary; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Wallace and Bessie Wyre, Baton Rouge, and Frank and Bert Wyre, Clinton; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Ruthie Wyre; a son, Jerome Toney; and a brother, Felix Wyre. She was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. TUCKER, MITTIE MUSE A retired educator with 371/2 years of service in the St. Helena Parish School System and a native and resident of Greensburg, she departed this life Sunday, April 14, 2002, at St. Helena Parish Hospital, Greensburg. She was 79. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., La. 1042, Greensburg, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Religious services at Pipkins Chapel AME Church, La. 38 North, Chapel Road, Chipola, at 2 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. James H. Pitts, pastor. Interment in Johnson Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by a daughter, Gloristine Tucker Tanner of Greensburg; a son, Sterling Ray Tucker Sr. of Kenner; two sisters, Louise M. Johnson and Lillie Mae M. Hughes, both of Greensburg; a brother, Emmitt Muse of Baton Rouge; six grandchildren, Lindsey L. Robinson and Gloria J. Tanner, both of Baton Rouge, Lyneld McCalister of Baton Rouge, Sterling Ray Tucker Jr., Cinnamon Brooke Tucker and Selena Perrilloux, all of Kenner; four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She attended Leland College of Baker and was a graduate of Southern University, where she received her bachelor of arts degree and a master's degree from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond. VENABLE, VIRGINIA DELLA ARMSTRONG (MRS. FLOYD VENABLE) A homemaker and resident of Greensburg, she died at 7:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, 2002, at Lane Memorial Hospital, Zachary. She was 82 and a native of Jackson, Miss. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with Order of the Eastern Star service at 7 p.m. Visiting in the funeral home chapel from 8 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Johnny Clark and the Rev. Allen Betz. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Ileta and Carroll Watts, Baton Rouge; a son and daughter-in-law, Milam and Jo Ann Venable, Baton Rouge; a brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Ellen Armstrong, Greensburg; four grandchildren, Beverly Patin and husband Alan, Jay Venable and wife Marilyn, Joe Venable and wife Wendy, and Douglas Watts and wife Catherine; and three great-grandchildren, Blake, Micah and Callie. Preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Venable; parents, Jane A. Venable and Fred Armstrong; and stepfather, J.D. Venable. Pallbearers will be her grandsons and nephews. Honorary pallbearers are Joe Paige, Johnny Andrews, Lewis Powell, Lloyd Hagan and Leon Stockwell. She was a member and past matron of Greensburg Chapter 158, Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of Red Bluff Senior Citizens, Exxon Bayou Sara Annuitant Club, United Daughters of the Confederacy and Daughters of the American Revolution. Memorial contributions may be made to Wesley Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Hazel Cornett, Greensburg, LA 70441. WALES, MINNIE OPHELIA FIFE "The time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." 2 Timothy 4, 6-8. Minnie was born Jan. 11, 1911, at Strong, Ark., to Charlie and Julia Fife. At age 91, she departed this world to be with her Lord. She died at Harvest Manor Nursing Home on Saturday, March 30, 2002, at 5:10 a.m. Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation in the funeral home chapel from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Services will be conducted by her pastor, the Rev. Jim Carlisle, and the Rev Ted Long, with service songs by Amy Mauldin. Graveside services in Wales Cemetery, Chipola, at 12:30 p.m. She is survived by two daughters, Ann W. Taylor, wife of Huey Taylor, and Ruby W. Lantz, wife of Robert Lantz; 12 grandchildren, Brenda Singletary, Pam Adams, Cheryl Martinez, Karen Pringle, Keith Wales, Terry Taylor, Darrel Taylor, Randy Taylor, Rhonda Edwards, Ronald Lantz, Ralph Lantz and Reid Lantz; 16 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Ruby Masoner of Tipton, Okla., and Rachel Groves of Strong. Preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Julia Fife, who were of Strong; her husband of 66 years, George A. Wales Sr.; her son, George A. Wales Jr.; her brother, Preston Fife, who was of Strong; and a grandson, Dennis Wayne Taylor. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Terry Taylor, Darrel Taylor, Ronald Lantz, Ralph Lantz, Reid Lantz and Keith Wales. A special note of thanks to all the caregivers at Harvest Manor Nursing Home who gave of their time and labor for "Mrs. Minnie," and to Hospice of Louisiana, 7905 Wrenwood Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70809, with special thanks to Hospice members Shannon, Ursula and Sandy. WASCOM, JAMES B. "JIM" A printer and a resident of Loganville, Ga., he died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, in Dekalb County, Ga. He was 63 and a native of Montpelier. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. The funeral service was at Loganville Baptist Church, Loganville, at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002. Interment was in Centerhill Baptist Church Cemetery, Loganville. Survived by his wife, Pauline Carol Wascom; four sons, Mickey and wife Susan Wascom, Tom Wascom, Jim Wascom and Bill and wife Jean Wascom; a sister, Betty Jean Sanders, San Angelo, Texas; a brother, John Wascom and wife Barbara, San Angelo; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, James O. "Jimmy" and Lillian Wascom; and a son, Michael Wascom. He graduated from Pine Grove High School in 1957, Pine Grove. He loved fishing and golfing. WEBB, ALBERTA COURTNEY A native of St. Helena Parish, she died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, at her residence near Amite. She was 95. Visitation was at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Jack Nutter. Interment in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. Survived by a brother, Otto Courtney, Amite; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Webb; her parents, J.B. "Buck" and Amelia Borer Courtney; and three brothers, James, Emile and Woodrow Courtney. WEBB, ROBERT WAYNE A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Robert Wayne Webb died at the age of 60 on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2002, in Dallas after a brief illness. He was a native of St. Helena Parish, where he resided at the time of his death. He owned and operated the Corner Bar in Amite for 32 years. Survived by his wife, Charlotte Durbin Webb of Amite; three daughters and sons-in-law, Paula Geralyn Webb McGuire and Kevin McGuire of San Diego, Dawn Ashley Webb Abernathy and James Abernathy of Amite, and Lori Ann Webb Matise and Danny Matise of Independence; and two stepchildren, Michael Jeansonne and Aimee Jeansonne and husband Richard Garner of Kentwood. He was a doting grandfather of Hailey Jeanna Rainey, Robert Shane Abernathy, Meghan Savannah McGuire, Alayna Jade Garner and Alyce Jarren Garner. He is also survived by five sisters, Sylvia Webb Crouch of Montpelier, Patsy Webb Buford of Gretna, Barbara Webb Carter of Clinton, Mary Helen Webb Hughes of Watson, and Irene Webb Brumfield of Amite; and a brother, Louis Glenn Webb of Springfield. Preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Olivia Webb; and grandparents, A.D. and Myrtle Robertson and Robert Clark Webb and Oma Williams Webb. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Robert Wayne Webb Memorial Fund, c/o First Guaranty Bank, P.O. Box 728, Amite, LA 70422. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. Saturday. Religious service at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, at 10 a.m. Saturday. WESTMORELAND, CHARLES R.D. A resident of Amite, he died at 2:54 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002, at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. He was 66 and a native of St. Helena Parish. He served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1960. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Visitation at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Carl Adams. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. Survived by his son, Johnny Lee Westmoreland, Amite; mother, Lena Bennett Westmoreland, Amite; two sisters, Katie Westmoreland Mauroner, Metairie, and Jean Westmoreland Williams, Amite; and two brothers, Willie Westmoreland, Wilmer, and Wayne Westmoreland, Albany. Preceded in death by his wife, Billie Lee Buniff Westmoreland; and father, R.T. Westmoreland. WHEELER, ROGER "SKIP" A resident and native of Greensburg, he departed this life Sunday, Oct. 20, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 80. Religious service at Turner Chapel AME Church, off La. 1042, Greensburg, the Rev. S.J. Carter, pastor, at noon Thursday. Service will be conducted by the Rev. Lee Allen Pounds Jr. Interment in Turner Chapel Church Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Caretha Knighten Wheeler of Greensburg; a daughter, Helen Robinson and husband Kenny; a granddaughter, Caretha Robinson; and a great-granddaughter, Deleeza D. Robinson, all of Chicago. He is also survived by three foster children, William "Billy" Nero of Chicago, Margaret Giles of Lisle, Ill., and Stephanie Nero of Minneapolis; three sisters, Lurlean Wheeler of Sacramento, Calif., Ruby Wheeler of San Francisco, and Thelma Steed of New York City; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc. in charge of arrangements. WICKER, MANDY CAMPBELL A resident of Greensburg, she departed this life Tuesday, July 2, 2002, at her home. She was 71. Visiting at Turner Chapel AME Church, off La. 1042, Greensburg, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Religious service at the church at 1 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Stanley J. Carter. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by two daughters, Cynethia W. Cole and husband Roy of Garland, Texas, and Sidone Wicker of Greensburg; five sons, Carlton Wicker and wife Terry of Greensburg, Marshall Wicker and wife Peggy of Garland, Roger Wicker of Forth Worth, Texas, Rev. Stafford Wicker and wife Connie of Stone Mountain, Ga., and Royland Wicker and wife Clara of Greenwell Springs; a brother, William Campbell and wife Dorothy of Greensburg; and grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. WILSON, MARIE V. A resident of Pine Grove, she died at 4:45 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2002, at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home, Greensburg. She was 80 and a native of Golden Meadow. Visitation at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Pine Grove, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Danny LeBlanc. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by her sister and a number of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy Wilson. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. WINFIELD, CEDRIC A student at St. Helena Central Middle School and a resident of Montpelier, he departed this life Friday, Oct. 25, 2002, in St. Helena Parish as the result of an automobile accident. He was 12. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Religious service at Claiborne AME Zion Church, La. 16, Pine Grove, at noon Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Estelle Littlejohn. Interment in Claiborne Church Cemetery. Survived by his father, Joe Kinchen, Montpelier; a brother, Fado Winfield, Montpelier; maternal grandparents, JW and Hester Perry, Pine Grove; and other relatives and friends. His mother, Joyce Kinchen, and cousin, Ladarius East, died in the same accident. WOODWARD, MILTON RAY "GUN ROOSTER" A retired electrician and refrigeration contractor, he died at 9:15 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2002, at Lane Memorial Hospital, Zachary. He was 65, a resident of Zachary and a native of Greensburg. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Survived by his wife, Carolee L. Woodward; two daughters, Theresa W. Wheat and Debra W. Smith; four sons, Michael Hardy, Bryan Woodward, Charles Woodward and Leland Woodward; two sisters, Margaret Rowzee and Ester Reed; and five grandchildren, Christie, Patrick, David, Amanda and Dalton. He leaves many cousins, nephews, neighbors and friends to whom he gave his love, time and wisdom. Preceded in death by his father, Clarence Woodward; mother, Margie Woodward; and a brother, Pete Woodward. He will be sorely missed by many. A memorial service will be held at a future date. We miss you, Pop.