St. Helena Parish Obituaries. St. Helena Parish, Louisiana January - December 2003 Submitted to the USGenWeb Archives by Don Johnson, Jan. 2004 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ ADDISON, LUCILLE A native and resident of Greensburg, she died at 4:58 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was 90. Visitation was at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Visitation at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Saturday, conducted by Dr. John Gibson. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by a niece, Laverne Addison Valentine of Greenwell Springs; three nephews, Warren Lavelle Addison, Elmus M. Addison and Charles Raymond Addison, all of Denham Springs; and numerous cousins. Preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Myrtis Dillon Addison; a sister, Effie Addison; and a brother, Charles Nelson Addison. ALBIN, CAROLYN EVANS A resident of Greensburg, she died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003, in Locust Grove, Va. She was 61 and a native of Vinita, Okla. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Visitation at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until religious service at 1 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Louis McNeil. Interment in Killian Chapel Cemetery, Amite. Survived by her husband, James Daniel Albin, Greensburg; a son, John Albin, Greensburg; two daughters, Jodi Brodkin, Locust Grove, and Jana Pindell, Fredericksburg, Va.; mother, Delores Evans, Kentwood; three sisters, Billie Evans, Greensburg, Sue Hildebrand, Ponchatoula, and Paula Strahan, Franklinton; and four grandchildren, Kelsey Brodkin, and Charlie, J.D. and Anna Caryn Pindell. ALLATTO, VERA BATES "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7. Retired owner of Allatto's Tile and Marble, she was a resident of Denham Springs and a native of St. Helena Parish. She died at 6:56 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2003, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 65. Visiting was at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Visiting in the funeral home chapel from 8 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Carl Sullivan. Entombment in Greenoaks Memorial Park Mausoleum. She is survived by a daughter, Kathy Noto; a stepdaughter, Paula Smith and husband Pete; three sons, Steven Brent, Daren Brent and Jerry Brent and wife Donna; a stepson, Sam Allatto and wife Gail; a brother, Lamar Bates and wife Carolyn; a brother-in-law, Elvis Day; 12 grandchildren, Micah, Michelle, Steven, Rusty, Charissa, Jerry Jr., Terri, Chase, Shane, Bridget, Marella and Joey; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Allatto; parents, Herman and Lillie Belle Bates; a sister, Dorothy Bates Day; and an infant brother, J.W. Bates. Pallbearers will be Ed Forbes, Joe Koczrowski, Joe Day, Timmy Bates, Johnny Bates and Pete Smith. AMACKER, JR. JOHN "SON" A resident and native of Greensburg, he departed this life Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 86. Visiting at Rocky Hill AME Church, 151 Rocky Hill Road, Greensburg, from 9 a.m. Monday until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Ranches Hall. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by three sons, Hallis Amacker and wife Carolyn, Martinsburg, W.Va., Stanley Amacker, Trenton, N.J., and Roy Watson and wife Luvenia, Baton Rouge; two sisters, Doretha Muse and Beatrice Amacker, both of Greensburg; four brothers, Tim Amacker, Orange, Texas, William Amacker and wife Claudia, New Orleans, and Rufus Amacker and wife Ola and Booker T. Amacker Sr. and wife Lena, all of Greensburg; a special friend, Margaret Freeman, Amite; two grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. ATKINS, IDORA KENDRICK "NONEY" A resident of Fayetteville, N.C., she departed this life Saturday, June 28, 2003, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville. She was 89 and a native of Greensburg. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., La. 1042, Greensburg, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Religious service at Turner Chapel AME Church, 874 Turner Chapel Road, Greensburg, at 1 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Stanley J. Carter. Interment in church cemetery. BADGLEY, ANNIE BELL PEAVY BADGLEY A former resident of Boyce, she died at 3:34 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2003, at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg. She was 100, born March 9, 1903, in Grant Parish. Graveside service at Shiloh Cemetery, Pine Grove, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Joe Wilson. Interment in Shiloh Cemetery, Pine Grove. Survived by a stepdaughter, Euna Vee Chandler, Colfax; three grandchildren, Diane Hoover Cooper, Pine Grove, Gail Hoover Tabor, Watson, and Glenn Wesley Hoover Sr., Pine Grove; seven great-grandchildren, Michael Glenn Cooper, Christopher Dale Cooper, Amanda Kay Tabor, Justin Alan Tabor, Lyndsey Michelle Hoover, Glenn Wesley Hoover Jr. and Brian Camp Hoover; a great-great-grandson, Jason Andrew Cooper; and numerous other relatives. Preceded in death by a daughter, Lorena Hayes Hoover; first husband, John Wesley Hayes Jr.; second husband, William Riley Badgley; eight stepchildren, three sisters and three brothers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shiloh Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 609, Pine Grove, LA 70453. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. BAKER, SR. JOSEPH A resident of Amite, he died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 86 and a native of St. Helena Parish. Visiting at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Religious service at Gordon Richardson Temple of Deliverance, Hillsdale Road, Amite, at 7 p.m. Sunday, conducted by Bishop W.K. Gordon Sr. Dismissal at 11 a.m. Monday at Morris Chapel Church, Amite. Interment in Baker Cemetery, McDaniel Road, Amite. Survived by his three sons, Joseph D. Baker Jr., New Orleans, James "Bull" Baker, Independence, and Robert T. Baker, Amite; eight daughters, Clara M. Wilson, Tangipahoa, Josephine B. Lee, Baton Rouge, Mary B. Smith, Amite, Gloria B. Page, Montpelier, Shirley B. Smith, Amite, Katie B. Smith, Baker, Brenda B. Jones, Hammond, and Marilyn C. Baker, Amite; a sister, Mary R. Baker, New Orleans; and 42 grandchildren and 59 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth Foster Baker and Solomon Baker; his wife, Edna C. Baker; a son, John Nathan Baker; a brother, John N. Baker; and a sister, Queen Ester Baker Montgomery. BARBER, CHAD Died Monday, June 30, 2003, at his residence in Montpelier. He was 22 and a native of Independence. Visitation at Montpelier Baptist Church, Montpelier, from 8 a.m. Thursday until religious service at 12:30 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Eric Williams. Interment in Montpelier Cemetery. Survived by a daughter, Alyssa Marie Barber; parents, Jerry and Julie Barber; and a brother, Jason Barber, all of Montpelier; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Wade Barber, and Daisy and Roger Cutrer; and maternal grandmother, Charlotte Prewitt. He was a member of Montpelier Baptist Church. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. BARNUM, JESSIE LEE A resident of Pine Grove, she died at 2:40 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2003, at her home. She was 44 and a native of Woodriver, Ill. Visitation 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 service at 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pine Grove. Survived by her husband, Jerry Barnum, Pine Grove; two daughters, Keidi Lee and Button Barnum, both of Pine Grove; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Carter and Amanda Lee, and Chad Lee, all of Watson; two stepsons, Jerry Barnum Jr. and Lance Barnum, both of Springfield; mother, Shirley Phillips Hultz, Denham Springs; father, Melvin Caldwell, Sacramento, Calif.; two sisters, Melvina Berry, Baker, and Myra Caldwell, Baton Rouge; a brother, Melvin Caldwell Jr., Harvey; and four grandchildren, Gabrielle Lee, Cameron Barnum, Peyton Barnum and Anna Claire Barnum. Preceded in death by a nephew, Travis Caldwell. BARRIOS, RICKY "SPEEDY" Died at 9:24 a.m. Sunday, April 20, 2003, at his residence near Kentwood. He was 43 and a native of Marrero. Visitation was at The Lord's Church, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday. Visitation at the church from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Chris Watkins. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by a daughter, Angie Barrios, Hammond; a brother, Randy Barrios, Kentwood; mother, Judy Phillips, Kentwood; and an aunt, Eugenia Conti, Amite. Preceded in death by his father Octavia Joseph Barrios. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. BROWN, SR. JOSEPH A resident and native of Greensburg, he departed this life Sunday, June 29, 2003, at St. Helena Parish Hospital, Greensburg. He was 86. Visiting at MJR Friendly Ser-vice Funeral Home Inc., La. 1042, Greens-burg, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Relig-ious service at Turner Chapel AME Church, 874 Turner Chapel Road, Greensburg, the Rev. Stanley J. Carter, pastor, at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Lee Allen Pounds. Interment in St. Helena Baptist Church Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by his wife, Mae Bell Brown, Greensburg; six daughters, Georgia E. Cooper and husband Charlie, Greensburg, Sadie B. Young, Cathy Walker and husband Thatis, and Carol Gordon and husband Johnny, all of Baton Rouge, Brendia Brown, Baker, and Thelma Johnson and husband George, Slaughter; three sons, Collins Brown and wife Shirley, Clinton, Darrell Brown, Greensburg, and Joseph Brown Jr. and wife Shirley, Baker; two sisters-in-law, Claretha James, Greensburg, and Emma Williams, Amite; a brother-in-law, Mose Campbell, Lake City, Fla.; 32 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, four great-great- grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, two brothers and four sisters. BUTLER, JR. RICHARD A paperwood hauler in Greensburg and a Louisiana forestry worker, he departed this life Monday, June 23, 2003, at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home. He was 85 and a native and resident of Greensburg. Visiting at Pipkin Chapel AME Church, Chapel Road, Chipola, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Religious service at the church at 11 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. James H. Pitts. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife of 63 years, Myrble J. Butler, Greensburg; two sons, Willie Paul Butler and wife Debbie, and Jessie James Butler and wife Nancy, all of Greensburg; a daughter, Helen B. Coleman, New Orleans; and a daughter-in-law, Rose T. Butler, Gretna. Preceded in death by a son, Ike Butler. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. BUTLER, ROSA JANE A resident of Greensburg, she departed this life Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003, at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home, Greensburg. She was 78. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., La. 1042, Greensburg, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Religious service at Spring Creek Baptist Church, Kentwood, the Rev. Elton Strickland, pastor, at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Norwert Hills Sr. Interment in Mount Canaan Church Cemetery, Arcola. CARMONA, NORA BABIN A resident of Greensburg, she died at 8:26 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003, at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg. She was 86 and a native of Baton Rouge. Graveside service in Port Hudson National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Friday. Survived by children, Martha Hanna, Nora Jenkins, Helen Germonini, Barbara Shavera, Mary Larrimore, Freddy Morgan, Pete Carmona, Paul Carmona, Juanita Carmona, Virgil Carmona and Randy Carmona; 19 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Pete Carmona Sr.; two daughters, Dorothy Duke and Katheleen Gayle; mother, Sarah Gomez; father, Percy Babin; and three brothers, Louis, Percy and Herbert Babin. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. CARRUTH, BARBARA ANN She died at 5 a.m. Friday, June 20, 2003, at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg. She was 60 and a native of New Orleans and a resident of St. Helena Parish Nursing Home. Visiting at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Visiting at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church, Pine Ridge, from noon until religious service at 3 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. Ken Norton. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by her two sisters and brother-in-law, Mary Jo C. Ricks, McComb, Miss., and Kathy C. and Chris Wales, Baton Rouge, a brother, David Carruth, Kentwood; two nieces, Kristen Wales Eichholz, Columbus, Ohio, and Rondi Ricks, Brandon, Miss; three nephews, Maj. Kirk Wales, U.S. Marine Corps, Quantico, Va., Korey Wales, Baton Rouge, and Rob Ricks, Salt Lake City; two great-nieces and six great-nephews, whom she adored; and a special aunt and uncle, Lloyd and Frances Carruth, Zachary. Preceded in death by her parents, Ransom and Yvonne Bryant Carruth; and infant brother, Ransom David Carruth Jr. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Kentwood, and the Greensburg Chapter of Order of Eastern Star. CHUTZ, WAYNE JOSEPH A longtime employee of Ethyl Corp. and retired owner/operator of Chutz Grocery in Dennis Mills, he passed away Thursday, June 26, 2003, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet. He was 88, a resident of Denham Springs and a native of Morganza. Visiting at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Visiting at Pine Grove United Methodist Church, St. Helena Parish, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. E. Rand Guy. Interment in Sand Hill Cemetery. Survived by his three sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne Ray and Julie Abbott Chutz, Carl James and Sharon Watson Chutz and Clabert Calmes and Deborah Corley Chutz; three grandchildren, Megan Elizabeth Chutz, Benjamin Zachariah Chutz and Corley Miriam Chutz; and a sister, Ola Belle Comeaux. Preceded in death by his wife, Miriam Calmes Chutz; parents, Clabert and Mila Melancon Chutz; a son, Malcolm Gene Chutz; a brother and a sister. Pallbearers will be Benjamin Zachariah Chutz, Chaney Phillips, Matthew Phillips, Patrick Calmes, Kevin Calmes, Boyce Moore, Wayne Cash and Buddy Fitzhugh. Mr. Wayne was a member of Pine Grove United Methodist Church. COOK, SHIRLEY HAMPTON A retired educator with the St. Helena Parish School Board and a resident of Greensburg, she departed this life Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003, at her home. She was 76. Visiting at Turner Chapel AME Church, 831 Turner Chapel Road, Greensburg, from 9 a.m. Tuesday until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Stanley J. Carter. Interment in church cemetery. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. COOPER, CHARLIE RAY A resident of Greensburg, he departed this life Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2003, at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home. He was 70. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., La. 1042, Greensburg, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2003. Religious service at Venable AME Church, off La. 43, Liverpool, at noon Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, conducted by the Rev. Ranches Hall. Interment in church cemetery. CROSS, INEDA KNIGHTEN "NEDA" A resident of Greensburg, she departed this life Thursday, June 19, 2003, at her home. She was 67. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., La. 1042, Greensburg, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Religious service at Turner Chapel AME Church, 874 Turner Chapel Road, Greensburg, the Rev. Stanley J. Carter, pastor, at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Lee Allen Pounds Jr. Interment in Black Creek Church Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by a son, Charles M. Cross Jr., Hammond; three daughters, Deborah C. Torrence and Donna S. Cross, both of Greensburg, and Cynthia Cross, New Orleans; her mother, Pearl J. Knighten, Baton Rouge; six sisters, two brothers, seven grandchildren, other relatives and friends. CROUCH, WILLIAM BRYAN A resident of Amite, he died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2003, in Greensburg. He was 33 and a native of Greensburg. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. Monday. Religious service at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, at 10:30 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Jack Nutter. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. Survived by his wife, Mary Ann Crouch, Amite; three daughters, Caroline Alyse Crouch and Mallory Marie Crouch, both of Amite, and Ashley Passey, Pensacola, Fla.; three brothers, Stephen Crouch, Pine Grove, Bruce Crouch, Covington, and Ty Crouch, Greensburg; and mother, Sylvia Webb Crouch, Greensburg. Preceded in death by his father, Quitman Crouch; a brother, Charles Crouch; and grandparents, Sam and Lula Crouch and Pete and Olivia Webb. He served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a member of St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, and an employee of Morgan Mechanical, Greensburg. DOVER, MAUDIE WELCH Died at 2 a.m. Saturday, June 21, 2003, at her residence in Greensburg. She was 74 and a native of Water Valley, Miss. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Visitation at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Michael Bassemier. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by three daughters, Margie Bennett, Greensburg, Barbara Ann Reese, Navarre, Fla., and Jeanine Dover, Grangeville; six sons, Harold Dover, Bigelow, Ark., Danny Dover, Baywood, Thomas Dover and Donald Ray Dover, both of Greensburg, Melvin Dover, Livingston, and Randy Dover, Amite; a sister, Christine McGuff, Greensburg; a brother, Edward Welch, Florida; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Alvis Melvin Dover; and a son, Joey Dover. DYKES, IVYNE ALESSI Co-founder and owner of Dykes Feed Mill, Montpelier, she died Friday, Sept. 12, 2003, at her residence in Montpelier. She was 77 and a native of Independence. Memorial service at Montpelier Baptist Church, Montpelier, at 10 a.m. Monday. Survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Bryan E. Dykes Sr. and Gloria Dykes, Montpelier; a daughter and son-in-law, Billie Claire Tycer and James Herndon Tycer, Montpelier; four grandchildren, Bryan E. Dykes Jr. and William Scott Dykes, both of Montpelier, Jamie Tycer Covington, Greensburg, and Jessica Tycer, Montpelier; a great-granddaughter, Katelyn; and two sisters, Helen A. Hutchinson and Abigail A. Tate, both of Independence. Preceded in death by her parents, George and Odelle Alessi. She was a member of Montpelier Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or your favorite charity. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. DYSON, NENIE LINDSEY A longtime resident of Baton Rouge, she passed away Monday, Aug. 11, 2002, at Landmark of Baton Rouge. She was born Jan. 22, 1912, in Greensburg. She retired from the State Department of Civil Service and from LSU with more than 35 years of combined service. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, including Philip G. Holland and Etna Lou Stafford East, both of Baton Rouge, Lindsey Laird of Prairieville, Nancy Caillouet of Montgomery, Texas, Margaert Burch of Franklinton, Dr. James Stafford and the Rev. Larry Stafford, both of Monroe, and Elizabeth Dyson Peyton of New Orleans. Preceded in death by her husband, William S. Dyson; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Womack Lindsey Sr.; four brothers, Tom, Hollis Jr., Jim and Jules Lindsey; and sisters, Francis Mygnon Lindsey, Doris Lindsey Holland Rhodes, Helen Lindsey Laird and Etna Lindsey Stafford. She was also preceded in death by nieces, Dorothy Jane Holland Peroyea, Colleen Lindsey Madere and Dr. Carolyn Dyson Pirsig. Pallbearers will be Lindsey M. Laird, Dr. James Stafford, Donald Peroyea Sr., Thomas Holland, Charles Caillouet, William S. Stafford, Jimmy Stafford, Donald Peyorea Jr. and David Peroyea. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Joseph I. Albergamo, Scott Bennett and Robert E. Peyton. She was a member of Broadmoor United Methodist Church, Foundation for Historical Louisiana and formerly served as a Red Cross volunteer. Memorial donations may be made to Greensburg Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 325, Greensburg, LA 70441. Visiting at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and after 10 a.m. Wednesday. Religious service at Greenoaks Funeral Chapel at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Larry Stafford. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. EARL, LUBERTHA HOLLAND A resident of Greensburg, she departed this life Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003, at her home. She was 74. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., La. 1042, Greensburg, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Religious service at Black Creek AME Church, Black Creek Road, Greensburg, at 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by her husband, Juniors T. Earl; a son, Alce Muse and wife Elizabeth; and her mother, Corrine Holland, all of Greensburg; and other relatives and friends. EAST-YOUNG, FRENITA CODELL Frenita Codell East-Young, a native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Richmond, Va., was born on Dec. 2, 1966. A loving wife, mother and homemaker, she died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2003, in Richmond. She was 37. Relig-ious service will be conducted by the Rev. Kermit Leon Brown on Saturday at Richardson Fu-neral Home in Amite at 11 a.m. Burial in Mount Zion Cemetery, Montpelier. She was a member of Church of the Living God- Pillar and Ground of Truth, Baton Rouge, but later moved her membership to St. Paul Baptist Church, Richmond. She was a graduate of Glen Oaks High School and was a former employee of Our Lady of the Lake Hospital for 12 years. She is survived by her husband, Harry Baker Young III; a daughter, Sheneka Eriel Times; a son, Harry Baker Young IV, all of Richmond; mother, Lillie Mae Edwards East, Montpelier; a sister, Melinda East Douglas, Richmond; a stepson, Craig Anthony Young, Baton Rouge; three brothers-in-law, Shawn Douglas, Richmond, Corey Taylor and Kenya Taylor, both of Baton Rouge; two nieces, Destiny Crier and Shawnie Douglas, both of Richmond; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her father, Elder Samuel East Sr.; a brother, Samuel East Jr.; maternal grandparents, Curtis and Helen Edwards; and paternal grandparents, Joe Nelson and Susie East. FAIRCHILD, CARMEN KING Carmen King Fairchild, our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center at 1:30 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2003. She was 89 years old, a native of Pine Grove and a resident of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and after 10 a.m. Wednesday. Funeral service at the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Mark Crosby. Burial in Pine Grove Methodist Church Cemetery. She was a member of Pine Grove Methodist Church and North Baton Rouge Methodist Church. She is survived by her sons, B.L. Fairchild Jr. and wife Sharon, and Lawson Ronald Fairchild and friend, Margie Orillion; four grandchildren, Vicki Fairchild Prescott and her husband, David, Bret Fairchild and his wife, Karen, Dirk Fairchild and his wife, Tannie, and Bard Fairchild; 10 great-grandchildren, Leslie, Lauryn and Stephen Prescott, Brent, Amber, Levin, Jace, Brandt, Brayden and Bari Fairchild; a sister, Kathleen Stanley; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bertram Leslie Fairchild Sr.; her parents, Lawson James King and Delma Warner King, sisters and brothers, Myrtle Carbone, Alberta Stevens, Irene Sowell, Clifton King, Warner King, T.C. King, Garnett King, Martha Hope King and Lawson King Jr.; and a great-grandson, Layton Jude Fairchild. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Bret Fairchild, and nephew, Paul Carbone. Honorary pallbearer will be her nephew, Gayden King. The family would like to thank the nursing staff of Our Lady of the Lake and a very special thanks to Dr. John Sullivan for taking such good care of her during her time of need. Carmen devoted her entire life to her family. She was an avid gardener, decorator and homemaker, who touched the lives of many and loved her family dearly. May you now rest in peace. GORDON, CORDELLE B. A retired educator and a resident and native of Greensburg, she departed this life on Friday, Feb. 14, 2003, at her home. She was 87. Visiting at Turner Chapel AME Church, 831 Turner Chapel Road, Greensburg, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Religious service at the church at 1 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Stanley J. Carter. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by a sister, Irene B. Williams; a devoted niece, Madeline Hall; and a devoted niece and caregiver, Lola "Be Be" Palmer, all of Greensburg; and numerous other relatives and friends. MJR. Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. GORDON, SR. CURTIS LEE "BIG POPPA" A truck driver and a resident of New Orleans, he departed this life at 2:32 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2003, at Memorial Mercy Baptist Hospital, New Orleans. He was 65 and a native of Greensburg. Visiting at Payne Memorial A.M.E. Church, 3306 Liberty St., New Orleans, from 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, 2003, until funeral service at 7 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Lester Shaw. Religious service at Turner Chapel A.M.E. Church, 874 Turner Chapel Road, Greensburg, at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, conducted by the Rev. Stanley J. Carter. Interment in Turner Chapel Church Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Creato Taylor Gordon; two daughters, Curtisine Griffin and husband George Lee, and Cynthia G. Watson, all of New Orleans; five sisters, a brother and numerous uncles, aunts, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. GORDON, WILLIE EXAVIER A resident of Greensburg, he departed this life Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003, at his home. He was 59. Visiting at Turner Chapel AME Church, 831 Turner Chapel Road, Greensburg, from 9 a.m. Thursday until religious service at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Stanley J. Carter. Interment in church cemetery. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. GOYNES, LEONA SIBLEY A resident of Pine Grove and native of Baton Rouge, she was born Jan. 11, 1935, and passed on to heaven's gates on Friday, Aug. 15, 2003, at 4:15 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center after an extended battle with cancer. She was a member of Amite Baptist Church. Mrs. Goynes donated her body to LSU Medical School for research. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Roscoe Goynes; and son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Debbie Noland, all of Pine Grove; daughter and son-in-law, Tanya and Douglas Harrison of Watson; five grandchildren, Terry, Geoffrey, and Christopher Noland and Phillip and Daniel Harrison; five great-grandchildren; brother, Robert M. Sibley of Pine Grove; and sister, Mary Smith of Denham Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Bertha Rabb Sibley; two sisters, Elma Griffin and Dorothy Sibley; brother, Milton Sibley; and a half-sister, Addie McCallister. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Amite Baptist Church in Watson. In lieu of flowers, she and the family would be forever thankful for donations to Baton Rouge Cancer Services in her memory. Special thanks to Dr. David Hanson and the chemotherapy staff at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center and the fifth floor tower staff for their love and support. "We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us." HALL, IRA DUDLEY A resident and native of Greensburg, he departed this life on Friday, May 2, 2003, at his home. He was 85. Visiting at Turner Chapel AME Church, 831 Turner Chapel Road, Greensburg, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Religious service at the church at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Stanley J. Carter. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by five daughters, Mary Hall Jackson, Delzola Hall Kyle and Catherine Faye Thomson, all of Chicago, Betty Hall Matthews, New Orleans, and Patsy Hall Robinson and husband Joseph, Hollywood, Fla.; and a son, Louis Charles Hall and wife Rosea, New Orleans. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. HELTZEL, MARJORIE LUCILLE REYNOLDS Born April 9, 1917, in Greensburg, she died Wednesday, July 9, 2003, in Baton Rouge. Visitation will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., and again on Saturday from 8 a.m. until service time at 10 a.m. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Keith Heltzel; a daughter and son-in-law, Lucy and Danny Head of Baton Rouge; and two grandsons, Andrew Keith Head and Jonathan Phillip Head. She is also survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Gerald and Miner Reynolds of Cordova, Tenn., and James Lea and Merle Reynolds of Baton Rouge; a sister and brother-in-law, Gladys and William Travis Brown of Baton Rouge; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Monroe and Gladys Collins Reynolds. Pallbearers will be Andrew Head, Jonathan Head, W.T. Brown Jr., Ryan Oelking, Jacob Bailey and John Nicosia. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. HENRY, FLORENCE "SISTER" A resident of Greensburg, she departed this life Wednesday, May 28, 2003, at St. Helena Parish Hospital, Greensburg. She was 53. Visiting at Rocky Hill AME Church, off La. 43, Greensburg, the Rev. Ranches Hall, pastor, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Saturday. The Rev. Woodrow Wilson Jr. will conduct the service. Interment in church cemetery. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. HIGGINBOTHAM, CORIE A resident of Greensburg, she departed this life Wednesday, May 28, 2003, at St. Helena Parish Hospital, Greensburg. She was 53. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., La. 1042, Greensburg, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Religious service at Turner Chapel AME Church, 831 Turner Chapel Road, Greensburg, the Rev. Stanley J. Carter, pastor, at 11 a.m. Saturday. The service will be conducted by James Oden. Interment in church cemetery. HOLMES, RIVERS A retired sand blaster/steel fitter and a resident of Greensburg, he died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003. He was 84 and a native of Liberty, Miss. Visiting at Richardson Funeral Home, Clinton, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Religious service at St. Mary Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Jehue White. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Mirquie Holmes; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Pinkie and Sam Chapman, Baton Rouge, Luvina and John Hughes, and Beulah Armstrong, all of Greensburg, and Pandetta Chapman, Baton Rouge; six sons and four daughters-in-law, John and Georgene Holmes, Greensburg, Oliver and Lavern Holmes, Kenner, Robert and Helen Holmes, Greensburg, and R.H. Holmes, J.T. Holmes and Clifton and Fannie Holmes, all of Kenner; a sister, Patsie Weatherspoon; a brother, Oscar Holmes; 35 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, three brothers, and a granddaughter, Kyra Armstrong. HUSSER, MINNIE P. RABORN A homemaker and resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 6:30 a.m. Friday, June 20, 2003, at Flannery Oaks Nursing Home. She was 94 and a native of St. Helena Parish. Visitation at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from noon Sunday until service in the chapel at 3 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Don Hoy. Interment in Sand Hill Cemetery, Walker. She is survived by a sister, Ollie Lea; five nieces, Mildred Husser, Irma Kenkeller, Annie LeNorman, Terri Bastita and Joyce LeCoq; and five nephews, Dwight Brecheen, Don Brecheen, Richard Lea, Dewitt Lea and Dennis Lea. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emile Husser; and four sisters, Florence Brecheen, Bessie Brecheen, Myrtis Lawrence and Mae Courtney. Pallbearers will be Jerry Cockerham, Kevin Lea, Steven Lea, Michael Lea, Keith Stark and Brian Guidry. She was a member of Brookstown Baptist Church. JACKSON, MARY HELEN BOONE Tom T. Jackson, her husband of 45 years, preceded her in death two weeks ago. She was a nurse, having worked at the Clinton Infirmary in Clinton and the Rollins Brook Hospital in Lampasas, Texas. She died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003, at her residence in Denham Springs. She was 65 and a native of Coleman, Texas. Visitation at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and after 10 a.m. Tuesday. Service at the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. Terry Booth and the Rev. Tom Adams officiating. Burial in Grangeville Baptist Church Cemetery, Grangeville. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Mishaux and Kevin Tyler of Pine Grove; a son, Robert G. Jackson of Denham Springs; seven grandchildren, Daniel and Darin Tyler and Christine, Brittany, Megan, Victoria and Shelby Jackson; a sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Charlie Brown of Lampasas; a brother and sister-in-law, Milton and Kay Boone of Lampasas; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Gladys and Billy Kelly, and Shirley Stevens, all of Slaughter, Peggy Stevens of Bluff Creek, Betty Jackson of Clinton, Mildred and Michael Jason of Ponchatoula, John Eddie Jackson of Clinton, and Roy Jerry and Carolyn Jackson of Watson; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Toler Jackson; parents, Lewis Walter and Lydia Fields Boone; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John Albert and Gladys Braase Jackson; and an infant son, Walter Albert Jackson. Pallbearers will be nephews. She attended Amite Baptist Church, Denham Springs. JACKSON, SALLIE MAE A resident of New Orleans, she departed this life Sunday, June 15, 2003, at her home as a result of complications from a stroke. She was 91 and a native of Greensburg. Visiting at New Home Missionary Baptist Church, 3720 S. Broad St., New Orleans, from 6 p.m. until religious service at 8 p.m. Thursday, conducted by Bishop James Feltus Jr. Religious service at Darlington Church of God in Christ, Darlington Road, Darlington, Elder E.J. Higginbotham, pastor, at 11 a.m. Friday. Interment in Darlington Church Cemetery. Survived by her daughter-in-law, Evelyn Coleman, New Orleans; a sister, Lillie Mae Patterson, Colfax; four grandchildren, Dorothy Clark, Baton Rouge, and Rita C. Stewart, Moses Coleman Jr. and Harold Coleman, all of New Orleans; seven great- grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Anna Jackson, New Orleans; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. JACKSON, TOM TOLER (TOM T. JACKSON) Retired from Delta Southern Co., he started a home maintenance business which he operated from 1981 until 2001. He was also retired from the Machinist Union and worked for International Paper Co. for 10 years. A resident of Denham Springs, he died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003, at his residence. He was 69 and a native of Grangeville. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Visitation will be at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Visitation at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Terry Booth and the Rev. Tom Adams. Burial will be at Grangeville Baptist Church Cemetery, Grangeville. Survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary Helen Jackson, Denham Springs; a daughter and son-in-law, Mishaux and Kevin Tyler, Pine Grove; a son, Robert G. Jackson, Denham Springs; five sisters and two brothers-in-law, Gladys and Billy Kelly and Shirley Stevens, all of Slaughter, Peggy Stevens, Bluff Creek, Betty Jackson, Clinton, and Mildred and Michael Jason, Ponchatoula; two brothers and a sister-in-law, John Eddie Jackson, Clinton, and Roy Jerry and Carolyn Jackson, Watson; seven grandchildren, Daniel and Darin Tyler and Christine, Brittany, Megan, Victoria and Shelby Jackson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Milton and Kay Boone and Charlie and Carolyn Brown, all of Lampasas, Texas; an uncle and his wife, Eddie and Beatrice Jackson, Grangeville; and numerous nieces, nephews, great and great-great-nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, John Albert and Gladys Braase Jackson; a son, Walter Albert Jackson; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, L.W. and Lydia Boone. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. He was a member of Grangeville Baptist Church, Grangeville JENKINS, EVA ROSE GOYNES A resident of Denham Springs, she died at 9:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 73 and a native of Pine Grove. Visitation was at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003. Visitation in the funeral home chapel from 8 a.m. until service at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2003, conducted by the Rev. Harry Goynes. Burial in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Pine Grove. She is survived by a daughter, Karen Rose Jenkins, Denham Springs; two sons and daughters-in-law, Homer and Lauree Jenkins, Walker, and Murphy and Kelly Jenkins, Watson; two sisters, Ivalie Tasker, Ponchatoula, and Elaine Tiner, Jackson, Miss.; two brothers, James "Bud" Goynes, Baton Rouge, and Roscoe Goynes, Pine Grove; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Lee Jenkins Sr.; parents, James Murphy and Alma Dora Hodges Goynes; a son, Kevin Todd Jenkins; and two sisters, Maudine Tiner and Henry Faye Newman. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Pine Grove. JOHNSON, HAROLD PATRICK "PAT" A retired truck driver with Falco Line Inc. and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 3:35 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003, at 3:35 a.m. at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 65 and a native of Greensburg. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Visiting at Winnfield Funeral Home, 7221 Plank Road, from 2 p.m. until religious service at 8 p.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Amanda Lee. Dismissal at Black Creek AME Church at 11 a.m. Friday. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Margery Q. Johnson; two daughters, Sandra A. Johnson and Monica Atkins, both of Baton Rouge; a son, Ervin Coleman, Baton Rouge; a sister, Delores J. Singleton, Baton Rouge; two brothers, Charles Johnson, Greensburg, and Johnnie Johnson, Baton Rouge; and six grandchildren. Preceded in death by his mother and father, Luberta J. and Moses Johnson. He was a graduate of St. Helena High School and attended Grambling State University, Grambling. JOHNSON, LOUISE MUSE A retired teacher of 44 years for the St. Helena Parish School system and a resident of Greensburg, she died Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was 83. Visiting at Pipkin Chapel A.M.E. Church, Highway 38 Chapel Road, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Religious service at the church at 2 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. James Pitts. Interment in Johnson's Cemetery. Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Robert Hitchens, Greensburg; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert Jr. and Richardstean Johnson, Baker; a sister, Lillie Hughes, Greensburg; a brother and sister-in-law, Emmitt and Thelma Muse, Baton Rouge; a sister-in-law, Doretha Muse, Greensburg; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Johnson; parents, Mittie and Mattie Muse; two brothers, Charlie Muse and Columbus Muse; and five sisters, Forda B. Wicker, Ellen Jones, Mittie Tucker, Iola Rankins and Gladiola Donahue. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. KIRBY, MAMIE FRAZIER A resident of Greensburg, she died Sunday morning, April 6, 2003, at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg. She was 92 years old and a native of St. Helena Parish. Visiting will be at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, 2003. Visiting at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2003. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by a son, Bobby Lee Kirby, Greensburg, and wife Myrtle Willis Kirby; nine grandchildren, Beth Blouin and husband Selwyn, Tim Kirby and wife Laura, John Kirby and wife Amy, Vernon Kirby and wife Jamie, Eugenie Kirby, Keith Kirby, Mike Kirby and wife Roseanne, Dennis Kirby and wife Ella, and Kim Browning and husband Ron; 15 great- grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and a special niece, Jimmie Frazier, who lived with her for nearly 20 years as a daughter. Preceded in death by her parents James Bran Frazier and Bessie Carruth Frazier; husband John Vernon Kirby; two sons Johnny Edward and Zelion Quin; four brothers, Eual, J. Hugh, Benton and John A. Frazier; and six sisters, Arneta Smith Strickland, Annie May Harrell, Jessie Woodard, Olevia Welch, Minnie Lee and Nannie Lee Alford. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Dennis and Tim Kirby; and great-grandsons, Zeke and Zane Kirby and Beau and Lex Blouin. She belonged to the Amite Church of Christ in Amite. KNOX, TOLER A retired farmer and a resident of Jackson, he died at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2003, at his home. He was 101 and a native of Greensburg. Visiting at Richardson Funeral Home, Clinton, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Religious service at Mount Gideon Baptist Church, Jackson, at noon Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Calvin Willis. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Minnie J. Knox; two sisters, Carrie Knox, Jackson, and Emily Hill, San Francisco; two sisters-in-law, Mamie Jackson and Arie Jackson, both of Jackson; a brother, the Rev. Alfred Knox, Liberty, Miss.; a granddaughter, Peiclera Sims; a grandson, Paul Sims; two great-granddaughters, Jessica Irvin and Paula Sims; and two great-grandsons, Paul Sims Jr. and Rodriguez Sims, all of Jackson. Preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Alice Sims; parents, John and Charlotte Knox; and a sister and seven brothers. LANDRY, JOE ANN PHILLIPS A native of St. Helena Parish, she died at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, March 9, 2003, at her residence in Batchelor. She was 65. Visiting was at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Visiting at the funeral home chapel from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Burial in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by her husband, Ronald "Pooka" Landry; a daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Rudy Hoover; a granddaughter, Danielle Hoover; stepdaughters, Karen, Denise, Cherry, Trudy and Becky; a stepson, Mark; four sisters, Ivy Lea and Ola Mae Phillips, Sue Landry and Mary Aguillard; and four brothers, David, F.C., Richard and William L. Phillips. She was preceded in death by her father, Farrell Phillips; and mother, Maude Phillips. LEA, CONLEY B. A resident of Kentwood, he died at 4:15 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2003, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Franklinton. He was 93 and a native of Greensburg. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Barry Cutrer. Interment in Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough. Survived by his wife, Laura B. Lea, Kentwood; three children, Mary Crawford, Mountain View, Ark., Ginger Lea, Kentwood, and Steve Lea, Stonebridge, Tenn.; nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. LEE, CLIFTON WILLIS Retired maintenance worker from St. Helena Parish Hospital, Greensburg, he died at 12:55 a.m. Sunday, March 30, 2003, in Greensburg. He was 81 and a lifelong resident of the Red Bluff community. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Graveside service at Red Bluff Baptist Church Cemetery at 2 p.m. Friday. Survived by three nieces, Dottie Wascom, Debbie Lee and Polly Hodges; a sister-in-law, Lucille Lee; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceded in death by his father and mother, Dewitt and Myrtis Lee; a brother, Alton Lee; and two nephews, Donald Brabham and Robert Alton Lee Jr. Renaissance Service Inc., Gonzales, 225-644-2976, in charge of arrangements. LEA, LELA MONTGOMERY A retired director of nurses at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg, she died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2003, at 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 94 and a resident and native of Pride. Visiting at Sandy Creek Baptist Church, 22843 Liberty Road, Pride, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by Dr. Wayne Barnes and the Rev. Dwayne Rogers, Interment in church cemetery. Survived by a daughter, Lela Mae Lea Wilkes; a grandson, Lea Wilkes; a sister, Bernice McCallum; a friend, Doris Davis; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Vinson W. Lea; parents, Hugh and Philona Montgomery; three brothers, Eugene, John R. and Theo B. Montgomery; and a sister, Mary Lee Schutzman. Pallbearers will be Lea Wilkes, Dr. Dallas M. Lea Jr., Dr. Randall D. Lea, Michael P. Schutzman, James W. Tucker, Nelson R. Jackson, Tom Spec Jones IV and Thomas N. Whitehead. She was a graduate of Pride High School and Our Lady of the Lake Nursing School in 1931. She was a member of Sandy Creek Baptist Church and Our Lady of the Lake Alumni Association. Friends desiring may make memorial donations to Sandy Creek Baptist Church Senior Citizen's Van Fund, P.O. Box 10, Pride, LA 70770. Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, in charge of arrangements. LEWIS, JORDON A resident of Greensburg, he departed this life Friday, June 6, 2003, at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home. He was 89. Visiting at Darlington Church of God in Christ, Darlington Road, Darlington, from 9 a.m. Saturday until religious service at 11 a.m, conducted by Elder E.J. Higginbotham. Interment in church cemetery. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. MANIFOLD, ALTHEA MARIE DONALD An employee with the New York State Board of Education, she departed this life Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003, at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was 52, a resident of Brooklyn and a native of Pine Grove. Visiting at Gospel Temple Church of God in Christ, 82 Banks Lane, Pine Grove, from 9 a.m. Wednesday until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by Elder Peter Donald. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by a son, U.S. Army Sgt. Brian A. Manifold, stationed in Kuwait; a daughter-in-law, Keisha; three grandchildren in Colorado Springs, Colo.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Edwin A. Donald and Betty Donald, Pine Grove, and Jimmy R. Donald and Michelle Donald, Pearl River; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Lillie P. Donald, Elmont, N.Y., and Bernadine A. and Donald R. Walker, Pine Grove; four aunts, two uncles, devoted friends, Elizabeth Bowman, Norma Collymore and Diane Powers, all of Brooklyn; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Candaisy Donald; two brothers, Alvin and Sterling Donald; and a devoted friend, Annie Ruth Lee Walker. She was educated in the St. Helena Parish school system and graduated from high school in 1969. She received a bachelor of arts degree in business management in 1985 and a master's degree in 1995 from City University of New York. M.J.R. Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. MARTIN, DEMETRICE "MEKAYE" A resident and native of Greensburg, she departed this life Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003, in Jennings, as the result of an automobile accident. She was 40. Visiting at Turner Chapel AME Church, Turner Chapel Road, Greensburg, from 8 a.m. Saturday until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Stanley J. Carter. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by a daughter, Teokiwa Martin; mother, Esther C. Martin; two brothers, Michael Martin Sr. and wife Iola and Shern D. Martin, all of Greensburg; a sister, Regina D. Wesly and husband Roderick, Baton Rouge; three aunts, Flora C. Matthews and Gwendolyn C. Dyson, both of Greensburg, and Betty C. Jordon, Shreveport; a great aunt, Rebecca Chaney, Alexandria; two uncles, James R. Cook Sr. and Sidney Cook Jr., both of Greensburg; a foster brother, Stanley Gordon, Saginaw, Mich.; a foster sister, Sharee Dunn Hollis, Los Angeles; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. MCDANIEL, JAMES ELIJAH "MAC" Retired from South Central Bell after 44 years of service, he died Friday, Aug. 29, 2003, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 93, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Hillsdale. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003. Visiting in the funeral home chapel from 1 p.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, 2003, conducted by Jan Holloway of First United Methodist Church. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived by a daughter, Carol Kaiser, Baton Rouge; a son, James Roy McDaniel, Arkadelphia, Ark.; nine grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and a great- great-grandchild. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Martha McDaniel; and wife, Felix McDaniel. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Jay Kaiser, Chad Kaiser, Keith Kaiser, Jimmy Kaiser, Jim McDaniel, John Edward McDaniel and Joel McDaniel. He attended high school and business college. He was a member and past president of Telephone Pioneers of America. MCDONALD, NILDA TALBERT A retired school teacher with St. Helena Parish Schools with many years of service, operator of Greensburg Drug Store with her husband and a resident of Greensburg, she died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2003, at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg. She was 92 and a native of East Feliciana Parish. Visiting at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery. Survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Nanette McFerrin and Thomas McFerrin, Greensburg, and Karen Keaveny and Michael Keaveny, Mandeville; a son and daughter-in-law, Guy Bentley McDonald Jr. and Carolyn Courtney McDonald, Covington; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Guy Bentley McDonald Sr.; four sisters, Mrs. Clem (Willie) Demarets, Mrs. Phillip (Lorena) Granger, Mrs. Charles (Lina) Perkins and Mrs. Lawrence (Vera) Hanks; three brothers, Robert, Kent and Percy Talbert; and parents, Mrs. Johnnie Ella Kent Talbert and Willie Perkins Talbert. She was a member of Greensburg United Methodist Church. MCFERRIN, SR. JAMES "REGGIE" A resident of Greensburg, he died at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 60 and a native of Clinton. He was former owner of Reggie McFerrin Insurance Agencies and was serving as chief civil deputy with the St. Helena Parish Sheriff's Office. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve and the Merchant Marine. Visitation at First Baptist Church, Greensburg, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday. Visitation at the church from 8 a.m. until religious service at 1 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Luther Stanford. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by his wife, Betty Alford McFerrin, Greensburg; two daughters, Wendy McFerrin Dover, Greensburg, and Miranda McFerrin Spencer, Montpelier; two sons, James Reginald McFerrin Jr. and Timothy Wayne McFerrin, both of Greensburg; a brother, Thomas W. McFerrin, Greensburg; and eight grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father, Sherman Schley McFerrin; and mother, Zera Henderson McFerrin. Pallbearers will be Lloyd E. Reisner Jr., James R. McFerrin Jr., Ronald "Gun" Ficklin, Don Carter, Ronnie Carter, Henry Travis, Tommy Porter and Ray Thompkins. Honorary pallbearers are Joe Spencer, Carey Dover, Timothy McFerrin, Whitey McGuff, Jimmy Cox and Jim Whiddon. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. MCFERRIN, JR. THOMAS WINGATE Died at 8:55 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2003, at his residence in Greensburg. He was 43 and a native of Baton Rouge. Graveside service in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Sam Leto. Survived by his parents, Thomas W. McFerrin Sr. and Nanette McDonald McFerrin, Greensburg; two sisters, Cheri Ann McFerrin and Kim McFerrin Carter; two nephews, Aaron T. Carter and Jonathon J. Carter; maternal grandmother, Nilda Talbert McDonald; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. Preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Guy Bentley McDonald Sr.; and paternal grandparents, Sherman Schley McFerrin and Zera Henderson McFerrin. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. MCKEITHEN, MILLARD B. A native of Ranger, Texas, he died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003, at his residence in Pine Grove. He was 60. Visitation at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Pine Grove, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday. Visiting at the church from 11 a.m. until religious service at 1 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Dave Gray. Interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pine Grove. Survived by his wife, Mardie Tate McKeithen, Pine Grove; a daughter, Susan Denise Rodriguez, Bridge City, Texas; two sons, David Bruce McKeithen and Jerry Lyn McKeithen, both of Pine Grove; three grandchildren, Christopher McKeithen, Germany, and Israel Rodriguez and Anthony Rodriguez, both of Bridge City; two sisters, Etta Jean O'Reagan, Atlanta, and Phyllis McKeithen, Zachary; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bob and Barbara McKeithen and John and Ester McKeithen, all of Baton Rouge; sisters-in- law and brothers-in-law, Carol and Winston Brecheen, LaPorte, Texas, Pat and Dock Robertson, Tickfaw, Sandra and Al Boullion, and Clinton Sidney Tate Jr., all of Pine Grove, and Bryan Sr. and Rita Tate, Kentwood; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by a son, James Daryl McKeithen; parents, S.B. "Red" and Mildred McKeithen; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clinton and Inez Tate. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. MCKNIGHT, MARIE IRVING "Š well done, thou good and faithful servant Š enter thou into the joy of the Lord." Matthew 25:21. Faithful servant Mother Marie Irving Knight was born July 18, 1917, and entered into the joy of the Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003, at her Baton Rouge residence. She was 86. Mother McKnight was a native of Greensburg, a former longtime resident of Kentwood and a member of City of David Church of God in Christ, Baton Rouge. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She leaves to cherish her memory three sons and two daughters, Solomon and wife Irene, James Jr. and wife Laverne, Elder C.W. and wife Aubrey McKnight, and Mary E. McKnight, all of Baton Rouge, and Imogene McKnight Atkins and husband Leon, Enterprise, Ala.; a sister, Adell Addison, Greensburg; 25 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, two great-great- grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The homegoing celebration service will be held Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Feltus-Lazard Memorial State Temple, Church of God in Christ, 1450 Myrtle St., Baton Rouge, with Elder E.J. Higginbotham officiating. Interment in Darlington Church of God in Christ Cemetery, Darlington. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kent and Camille Rogers Irving; her husband, James McKnight Sr.; and a daughter, Mamie McKnight Brown. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. MELTON, MYRTLE A teacher's assistant and a resident of New Orleans for 25 years, she departed this life Monday, Jan. 6, 2003, at Touro Infirmary, New Orleans. She was 74 and a native of Greensburg. Visiting at Turner Chapel AME Church, 831 Turner Chapel Road, Greensburg, from 1 p.m. Saturday until religious service at 1:30 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Stanley J. Carter. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by a son, Cleon Melton; seven daughters, Mae Beatrice Robinson Butler, Georgia Mae Landry, Barbara King- Hasty, Jacquelyn Nora, Lorraine Fields, Denise Thornton and Vallaire Myles; a brother, C.B. Johnson; three sisters, Alice Beans, Jahazel Irving and Jazer Mae Pierce; 15 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Hollis L. Melton; mother, Izona Miller Johnson; and father, Nathaniel Johnson. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. MILLER, THELMA TRAVIS Retired from the East Louisiana State Hospital in Jackson and a resident of Jackson, she died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003, at Lane Memorial Hospital, Zachary. She was 70 and a native of St. Helena Parish. Visiting at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Clinton, from 8:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, 2003, until service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Joe Nesom. Survived by her husband of 41 years, Delos D. Miller of Jackson; two sisters, Jessie Jewel Travis Walker and Viola Blades Travis Simmons; a brother, Theodore "Tet" Travis; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Edgar Reed and Lena Inez Young Travis; a brother, Willie E. Travis; and a sister, Lena Mae Travis LeDune. MORGAN, WILLIE ONEAL "BO" "There's an open gate at the end of the road through which each must go alone, and there in a light that one cannot see, our father claims his own; beyond the gate our loved one finds happiness and rest, and there is comfort in the thought that a loving God knows best." Unknown. Born to Oneal and Mable Morgan on Sept. 5, 1938, was Willie Oneal, the first and dear son who was called "Bo" by all those who knew and loved him. He was educated in the public schools of St. Helena Parish and received his high school diploma from Helena High School in Greensburg. He was converted and baptized at Claiborne Chapel AME Zion Church under the leadership of the Rev. T.J. Jackson. He was an active member of St. Joseph Baptist Church and served as a deacon until his death. He was a retired, disabled trucker. Bo departed this life on Saturday, May 24, 2003, at the age of 64, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Wilbert in 1957, Darryl Wayne in 1963 and Danny Lenroy in 1974; and his father, Oneal Morgan in 1989. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, on Friday, May 30, 2003, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Religious service will be held at noon Saturday, May 31, 2003, at the Apostolic Assembly of Christ, La. 16, Pine Grove, Elder Mac A. Lee, pastor. The Rev. Joseph B. Combs, pastor of St. Joseph Baptist Church, Pine Grove, is the officiating minister. Interment in St. Joseph Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his six brothers, John L., Otis George, Bobby Ray, Hulon, Clarence and Ronald, and two nephews, Cedric and Michael Wicker. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 43 years, Margrette Robinson Morgan; three daughters, Debra and husband Clarence Douglas, Barbara and husband Lenach Dokes, and Irish Morgan, all of Pine Grove; a son and daughter-in-law, Willie James "Jim" and Evelyn Tanner Morgan of Greensburg; two children reared in his home, Kameka and Monique Robinson; five grandchildren, Wilisha and Wilneka Morgan, both of Greensburg, Ja'Mario and Ja'Lentria Dokes, and Adriana Johnson; two godchildren, Chandra Morgan Warford of Baton Rouge and Lamont Pikes of Montpelier; his mother, Mable Morgan of Pine Grove; devoted mother-in-law, Josie Miller of Montpelier; grandmother-in-law, Beatrice Dunn of Clinton; five sisters, Earline M. and husband Roy L. Simms, Orangeburg, S.C., Edele M. and husband Ronnie Jones, Dallas, Nedra M. Irvin, Donaldsonville, and Patricia Morgan, and Barbara Jean M. and husband Clifford Freeman, all of Pine Grove; six brothers and their wives, John L. and Beverly Ann and Otis George and Mildred, all of New Orleans, Hulon and Jean of Alameda, Calif., Bobby Ray and Marie and Clarence and Cecile, all of Baton Rouge, Sgt. Ronald, stationed in Baghdad, Iraq, and Kimberly of Fort Polk; two sisters-in-law, Sandra and husband Gary Brock of Houston and Avis Robinson of Baton Rouge; a brother-in-law, John H. Robinson and wife Pearline of Denham Springs; two maternal aunts, Albertha Hayes of Baton Rouge and Hazel Donald of New Orleans; a maternal uncle, Isaac Jackson of New Orleans; a "special big sister," his cousin, Creasie Lee of Grangeville; a special double first cousin, Grant Marshall Jr. and wife Dorothy of St. Rose; and a host of other relatives and friends. MUSE, SHIRLEY MAE CRIER A resident and native of Greensburg, she departed this life Thursday, Dec. 25, 2003, at her home. She was 55. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., La. 1042, Greensburg, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Religious service at Mount Everette A.M.E. Church, La. 37, Greensburg, at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Joe Chaney. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by her father, Marcell Crier, Greensburg; a sister, Julia C. "Judy" Kelly, Greensburg; a brother, Alton Crier, New Orleans; two sisters-in- law, Williestine Crier, New Orleans, and Mary Crier, Greensburg; two devoted friends, Charles Johnson and Tommy Porter, both of Greensburg; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. NEWMAN, JR. ENOS JAMES "RED" "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord and he will lift you up." James 4:10. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he was 74, born Sept. 25, 1928. He died at 8:50 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was a native of St. Helena Parish and a resident of Kentwood. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Religious service at New Zion Baptist Church, Kentwood, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by Pastor Jason Foster. Interment in New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. Survived by his wife of 52 years, Faye Newman, Kentwood; two daughters and sons-in- law, Janie and Bill Robertson and Ruby and Larry Smith, all of Baton Rouge; a daughter- in-law, Leshia Newman, Spring Creek; nine grandchildren, who were his pride and joy, Tanya Smith Hebert and Jon Hebert, both of Gonzales, Angela and Kenny Reeves, both of Tyler, Texas, Ricky Robertson, Baton Rouge, U.S. Navy Firefighter Brandon Smith, Great Lakes, Ill., U.S. Navy Airman Jason Robertson, Pensacola, Fla., Dana and Kyle Newman, both of Spring Creek; and three great-grandchildren, Haley and Blake Reeves, both of Tyler, and Landon Abadie Smith, Gonzales. Preceded in death by a son, Dickie Newman; parents, Enos and Myrtis Travis Newman; a sister and brothers. Pallbearers will be Daniel Dufrene, Jon Hebert, Kyle Newman, Jason Robertson, Ricky Robertson and Brandon Smith. Honorary pallbearers are Ladell Birch, Linwood Browning, Shorty Carter, Clark Foosher, Larry Smith, William Robertson, Newman Nephews and Harlon Toney. Memorial donations may be made to New Zion Baptist Church Audio System Fund, 3841 La. 38, Kentwood, LA 70444. PASSMAN, MYRTLE W. A resident of Montpelier, she died at 11:03 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2003, at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. She was 83 and a native of Livingston. She was former owner of Passman's Nursery in Baton Rouge. Visitation at Montpelier Baptist Church, Montpelier, from 10 a.m. until religious service at noon Thursday, conducted by the Rev. John Gibson. Interment in Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier. Survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Dudley C. and Gretchen D. Passman, Metairie; two sisters, Annie W. Hoosier, Montpelier, and Fay Bishop, Hammond; a brother, Leroy Willie, Baton Rouge; and three grandchildren, Taylor, Parker and Morgan. Preceded in death by her husband, Wiley D. Passman. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montpelier Baptist Church. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. PASSMAN, MYRTLE W. A resident of Montpelier, she died at 1 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003, at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. She was 83 and a native of Livingston. She was former owner of Passman's Nursery in Baton Rouge. Visitation at Montpelier Baptist Church, Montpelier, from 10 a.m. Thursday until religious service at noon, conducted by the Rev. John Gibson. Interment in Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier. Survived by a son and daughter- in-law, Dudley C. and Gretchen D. Passman, Metairie; two sisters, Annie W. Hoosier, Montpelier, and Fay Bishop, Hammond; a brother, Leroy Willie, Baton Rouge; and three grandchildren, Taylor, Parker and Morgan. Preceded in death by her husband, Wiley D. Passman. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montpelier Baptist Church. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. PEVEY, NETTIE MCLIN A native and resident of Pine Grove, she died at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2003, at her residence. She was 80. Visitation was at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Visitation at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Joseph E. Starns. Interment in Shiloh Cemetery, Pine Grove. Survived by a daughter, Ann Kibodeaux, Vinton; a son, L.J. Pevey, Pine Grove; a brother, Clarence McLin, Tampa, Fla.; six grandchildren, 15 great- grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Hulon Pevey; nine brothers and sisters; and parents, Henry and Emily Robbins McLin. She retired on May 11, 1984, after 30 years as lunchroom manager at Pine Grove High School and was a professional quilter. REEVES, JONATHAN PHILIP "JON" A resident and native of Baton Rouge, he died Tuesday, June 3, 2003, at Earl K. Long Medical Center. He was 22. Visiting at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. Visiting at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Friday. Interment in Grangeville Baptist Church Cemetery. Survived by his father, Darryl Reeves of Baton Rouge; mother and stepfather, Carolyn and Larry Cannon of Central; paternal grandparents, Ivy and Lyndell Reeves of Baton Rouge; maternal grandmother, Myrtle "Tiny" Bolen Forbes of Central; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Roy Forbes; paternal great-grandparents, J.B. and Flo Davis; maternal great-grandparents, Lovie Forbes Edwards, and Myrre and Gilbert Bolen; paternal great-grandparents, Earl and Janie Reeves; and a special uncle, Morris Davis. He was a 2000 graduate of Central High School. REEVES, LOIS M. E. MCDANIEL A resident of Greensburg, she died at 7:14 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was 95 and a native of Montpelier. Visiting at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. until religious service at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Darwin Hall and the Rev. Joe Wilson. Interment in Shiloh Cemetery, Pine Grove. Survived by two sons and daughters- in-law, Rupert J. and Annie Brecheen Reeves and Leslie "Skeet" and Linda Humphrey Reeves; a granddaughter, Tammy R. Varnado; three great-grandsons, Rodney and Britt Varnado and Lucas Reeves; a great-granddaughter, Kasey Reeves; a sister, Ellon McDaniel; and a brother, Bobby McDaniel. Preceded in death by her husband, Rupert W. Reeves; two grandsons, William Boyd Reeves and Calvin West Reeves; parents, Wickliff and Ella McDaniel; and three brothers, Adrian, Tillman and Jack McDaniel. RICHARDSON, WINNIE MAE HARVELL A resident of Baton Rouge, she died Friday, July 4, 2003. She was 97 and a native of Greensburg. Visiting at Welsh Funeral Home, 6700 Florida Blvd., Monday, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived by her niece, Patricia Harvell of Houston; and nephews, Bob Martin, Youngsville, Douglas Harvell, Beaumont, Texas, Charles Harvell, Little Rock, Ark., Kenny and Gerald Harvell, both of Baton Rouge, and Michael Harvell. Preceded in death by her husband, George Livingston Richardson; a sister, Fannie Mae Harvell Martin; and brothers, Lake H. Harvell, Wilson R. Harvell, Chaney Harvell, Ernest Harvell and Dewitt Harvell. ROBERTSON, MERTIS J. A homemaker and a resident of Greensburg, she died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2003, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 59 and a native of Clinton. Visiting at Fraternal Funeral Home, Clinton, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Religious service at Mount Everett Baptist Church, Greensburg, at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Joe Chaney. Interment in the Harrell Family Cemetery. Survived by her husband, Melvin Robertson, Greensburg; a daughter, Sandra Robertson, Liberty, Miss.; a son, Brian Robertson, Greensburg; a sister, Shirley Scott, Baker; and a brother and three grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Beatrice Kelly Harrell; and a son. She was a member of Union Chapel Baptist ROBERTSON, NATHANIEL "GUN" A retired bricklayer and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003, at Regency Nursing Home. He was 48 and a native of Greensburg. Visiting at Winnfield Funeral Home from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. Religious service at Elm Grove Baptist Church, 1069 N. 38th St., at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Errol Dominque, pastor. Interment in Darlington Cemetery, Darlington. Survived by his fiancée, Shermita Rogers; father, Freddie Robertson Sr.; a daughter, Natasha Robertson; two sons, Trumond and Trenod; two brothers, Robert L. Robertson Sr. and wife Bernice, and Melvin Robertson and wife Diane; and six grandchildren. Preceded in death by his mother, Helen Wright; and a brother, Freddie Robertson Jr. Pallbearers will be friends of the family. ROBERTSON, RUBY LUCILLE A resident and native of Greensburg, she departed this life Thursday, Oct. 23, 2003, at her home. She was 63. Visiting at Matthew Chapel AME Church, La. 10, Greensburg, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Religious service at the church at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Joe Chaney. Interment in Johnson Cemetery, Greensburg. She is survived by four daughters, Caster Holmes, Baton Rouge, Glind Barnes and Sylvia Johnson, both of Greensburg and Earnestine Williams, Liberty, Miss.; six sons, Chester J. Jyles, Hebert L. Jyles and Ernest L. Jyles, all of Greensburg, and Ronnie R. Jyles, Alan R. Jyles and Calvin R. Jyles, all of Baton Rouge; five sisters, Florence Cormier, minister Dorothy Geder, Florence Robertson and Adell Robertson, all of Baton Rouge and Audrey E. Bell, Tacoma, Wash.; devoted friend, Joseph Jyles, Greensburg; and numerous other relatives and friends. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. SCOTT, OLA MAE AMACKER A senior program specialist for Tadac in Hammond and a resident of Greensburg, she departed this life Thursday, Oct. 16, 2003, at her home. She was 49. Visiting at Rocky Hill AME Church, La. 43, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Religious service at the church at noon Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Ranches Hall. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by her devoted husband, Donald Scott, Greensburg; two daughters, Carmen Bell, Fairfax, Va., and Christen Scott, Greensburg; her mother, Beatrice Amacker, Greensburg; two sisters, Willie Amacker Baker, Amite, and Debra H. Sawyer, New Orleans; three sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, all of Houma; an aunt, Doretha Muse, Greensburg; four uncles, Booker T. and Rufus Amacker, both of Greensburg, William Amacker, New Orleans, and Tim Amacker, Orange, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, three aunts and an uncle. Ola was educated in the public school system in St. Helena Parish. She earned a bachelor's degree in speech and communications from Southeastern Louisiana State University in Hammond and was a candidate for a bachelor's degree in social work, also from SLU. She was an active member of Rocky Hill AME Church, where she served on the Steward Board, Usher Board, and as treasurer. She was also a member of the Louisiana Jewels of Eboni and the St. Helena Parish Volunteer Fire Board. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. SIBLEY, JIMMIE RAYMOND Died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, at his residence in Pine Grove. He was 75 and a native of Pine Grove. Visitation at Pine Grove United Methodist Church, Pine Grove, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Visitation at the church from 8 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. George Aston and the Rev. Rand Guy. Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery. Survived by his wife of 551/2 years, Lorena Wells Sibley, Pine Grove; a daughter, Stephanie Haffner, Zachary; four sons and daughters-in-law, James C. "Jimbo" and Fran Sibley, Walker, Charlie C. and Elizabeth Sibley and Joseph Raymond and Sandra Sibley, all of Pine Grove, and Clayton L. "Booger" and Lynda Sibley, Hillsdale; three sisters, Faye Blount, Grove, Texas, Paula Mae Moore, Denham Springs, and Barbara "Teet" Wascom, San Angelo, Texas; a sister-in-law, Marilyn Sibley, Watson; a brother, Bobby Roy Sibley, Watson; 15 grandchildren, RaDell Sibley, Mechelle Adams, Kim Chachere, Terry Sibley, Renette Seguin, Joey Sibley, Jason Sibley, Steven Chauncey Sibley, Charlie Sibley II, Timothy Sibley, David Sibley, Daniel Sibley, Darren Sibley, Misty Haffner and Michael Haffner; and 10 great-grandchildren, Taylor and Brennan Simmons, Trent Sibley, Hunter, Matthew and Luke Seguin, Victoria, Kaycee and Mason Sibley, and Kailey Chachere. Preceded in death by his parents, Pearl and Ollie Sibley; a brother, Castle Sibley; sisters, Pansy Smith, Irma Mitchell and an infant sister; a daughter, Susan Sibley; and a great-granddaughter, Ally Adams. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Honorary pallbearers are members of Millbrook Hunting Club. He served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Pine Grove United Methodist Church, master of Grangeville Lodge 231, F&AM, a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner. He was a court bailiff for the St. Helena Parish Sheriff's Office, and a member of Millbrook Hunting Club and West Hog Branch Hunting Club. He was a retired dairy farmer and retired from International Paper Co. Memorial contributions may be made to a Shriner's Hospital. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. SPEDALE, SAM P. Sam P. Spedale, of Greensburg, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 4, 2003. He had recently moved to Greensburg after having resided for many years on the family property on Greenwell Springs Road. Mr. Spedale was born on June 19, 1923, in Baton Rouge. He was a graduate of Istrouma High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served under Gen. George S. Patton at the Battle of the Bulge. For many years he owned and operated, along with his brothers, Spedale's Exxon Station on Greenwell Springs Road and Choctaw Drive. He is survived by two sisters, Grace Ladd of Slidell and Sis Farris of Denham Springs; a sister-in-law, Joyce Spedale of Prairieville; a brother-in-law, Lawrence Farris of Denham Springs; and a stepson, Donnie Thompson. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends, including a close friend, Wilbur "Sonny" Persick. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ciro and Anna Dominick Spedale; brothers, Angelo, Joseph and James; and sisters, Josephine Beckham, Conjetta Spedale, Mary Spedale and Lillian Tessitore. Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Visitation at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Martin Hernandez. Burial in Greenoaks Memorial Park. TAYLOR, CHAD A resident of Greensburg, he departed this life, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2003, in Pike County, Miss. He was 31. Graveside service at Darlington Church Cemetery, Darlington, at 4 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. J.K. Holiday. Survived by his parents, Robert Sr. and Harriet Taylor, Greensburg; a sister, Sharon Taylor, Greensburg; two brothers, Robert Jr. and Derrick Taylor, both of Greensburg; and a host of other relatives and friends. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. TAYLOR, DOROTHY CARRUTH "DOT" A resident of Amite, she died at noon Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003, at her home. She was 58 and a lifetime resident of Greensburg who recently moved to Amite. Visitation was at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Visitation in the funeral home chapel from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Bradley Rushing. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by her husband, Don Lee Taylor of Amite; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Michael Taylor and Tammy and Chuck Rick, all of Amite; four grandchildren, Christopher, Jason, Brittany and Cody; and a brother, Jerry Carruth of Greensburg. Preceded in death by her mother, Janie Redmond Davis; stepfather, Wilmer Davis; and a son-in-law, Tom Milton. Pallbearers will be Chuck Rick, Michael Taylor, Butch Taylor, Randy Taylor, Brantley Taylor and Stevie Taylor. THOMAS, FRANCES T. A native and resident of Hillsdale, she died at 8:05 a.m. Thursday, April 3, 2003, at Tangi Pines Nursing Home in Amite. She was 84. Visitation at Hillsdale Baptist Church, Hillsdale, from 10 a.m. until religious service at noon Friday, conducted by the Rev. Lee Castella. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by three grandchildren, Ray Thomas, Karen Sue Domingue and Kirk Thomas; a sister, Mary Ellen Casanova; a brother-in-law, Austin Casanova; two sisters-in-law, Annie E. Thompson and Elizabeth "Libby" Thompson; and six great-grandchildren, Brittany Watson, Brandy Watson, Cody Watson, Kevin Thomas, Christina Thomas and Megan Thomas. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. TIDWELL, MOLLY DAVIS A native of Hillsdale and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 73, born Sept. 12, 1929, and was retired from the Louisiana Department of Labor. She is survived by two nieces, Cathy D. McElveen, Roseland, and Peggy D. Ficklin, Hillsdale; a great-nephew, Brandon McElveen, Springfield; three great-nieces, Kacey M. Leyrer and husband Greg Leyrer, Katie McElveen and Alli Ficklin; a sister-in-law, Ione Davis Sharkey; and two dear friends, Eva Breaux and Marsha Ingram. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Ellis and Collean Sharkey Davis; and a brother, Leo "Puddin" Davis. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, at First Baptist Church of Roseland. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to a church or favorite charity. As she requested, her body was donated to the LSU School of Medicine. TOPPS, MILDRED JACKSON A retired educator with the St. Helena Parish School Board and a resident of Greensburg, she departed this life Saturday, July 5, 2003, at St. Helena Parish Hospital, Greensburg. She was 78. Visiting at Rocky Hill AME Church, Rocky Hill Road (off La. 43), Greensburg, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Religious service at the church at 1 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Ranches Hall. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by her three daughters, Betty and husband Eddie, Linda and husband Alvin, and Mary; a sister, Beatrice; six grandchildren, Jernel, Nathan, Naaman, Lawanda, Shawanda, Derf, and Bruce and wife Tiffany; two great-grandchildren, Jasmine and Sydney; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ruth Jackson; husband, Joe Topps; sisters, Johnnie Bea, Cora, Rutha, Earlean and Pearlen; and a brother, T.C. Jackson. WALKER, ELSIE NELL MILLER SHARKEY A resident of Greensburg, she died at 5:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, 2003, at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. She was 73 and a native of St. Helena Parish. Visiting at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. Friday until religious service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. David Cutrer. Interment in Killian Chapel Cemetery, Amite. Survived by children, Connie Knippers, Hot Springs, Ark., Martha Payne, Amite, Faye Ashley, Hot Springs, John Sharkey, Watson, and Melissa Hood, Tickfaw; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, mother, Dora Lee Miller, Denham Springs; and five brothers and sisters, Lucy Lee Miller, Denham Springs, Algie Mae Pecue, Baton Rouge, Carlton Miller and Tresa Ponder, both of Amite, and Maxine Solieau, Lafayette. Preceded in death by her first husband, Edwin "Snooks" Sharkey; second husband, C.R. Walker; and father, Marshall Miller. WASCOM, BOBBIE WILSON A native of Montpelier and a resident of Amite, she died at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2003, at Summit Hospital, Baton Rouge. She was 85. Visitation at Southern Methodist Church, Amite, from 10 a.m. Thursday until religious service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. George Aston and the Rev. Chris Bratton. Interment in Greenlawn Cemetery, Hammond. Survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Maurice W. Wascom Jr. and Debra Wascom, Amite, and Robert D. Wascom Sr. and Sherry Wascom, Prairieville; a sister, Violet Wilson Tate, Greenwell Springs; six grandchildren, Hans W. Wascom, Greenville, S.C., Robert D. Wascom Jr., Baker, Allison Wascom Ratliff, Prairieville, Bryan Blake, Fort Walton, Fla., and Carrie "Beth" Jewell and Ashley Cole, both of Baton Rouge; and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Maurice W. Wascom Sr.; parents, Robert D. and Lavinia Van Osdell Wilson; and five sisters and two brothers. In 1981, she retired as the residence hall director for Southeastern Louisiana University. The family wishes to express their thanks and gratitude to the caregivers and medical staff at Summit Hospital and Golden Age Nursing Home. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. WATSON, JOHNNIE MARIE A resident of Greensburg, she departed this life on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, at Riverside Hospital, Franklinton. She was 63. Visiting at Rocky Hill AME Church, La. 43, Greensburg, from 10 a.m. Saturday until religious service at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Ranches Hall. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by a son, Ched Watson, Greensburg; two brothers, Eugene Watson Sr., New Orleans, and Freddy Watson, Baton Rouge; a sister, Thelma W. Muse, Greensburg; and a host of relatives and friends. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. WATSON, WALT D. "HAMP" A lifelong resident of St. Helena Parish, he died at 1:26 p.m. Sunday, April 20, 2003, at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was 80 and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until religious service at 1 p.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Bobby Joe Carroll. Interment in Amite Cemetery, Amite. Survived by his wife, Jean Dees Watson; a son, Walt H. "Shot" Watson; two sisters, Martina Hall and Sybil McCray; and two grandchildren, all of Amite. WATTS, FRED A resident of Montpelier, he departed this life Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003. He was 58. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., La. 1042, Greensburg, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Religious service at Turner Chapel AME Church, 831 Turner Chapel Road, Greensburg, at 11 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Stanley J. Carter. Interment in Mount Zion Cemetery, Montpelier. Survived by his wife, Cleo J. Watts, Montpelier; a daughter, Tammy Amacker and husband Rufus, Montpelier; a son, Carl Watts and wife Gladys, Baker; three sisters, Geraldine Robertson, Pine Grove, Olivia Bell, Hammond, and Dorothy Gutter, Tangipahoa; a brother, Norris Watts, Richmond, Va.; four grandchildren and other relatives and friends. WESTMORELAND, LENA EVELYN BENNETT A resident of Amite, she died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 87 and a native of St. Helena Parish. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home chapel, Hammond, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003, conducted by Dr. Rodney Taylor. Interment in Killian Chapel Cemetery. Survived by two daughters, Katie Mauroner, Metairie, and Jean Williams, Amite; two sons, Willie Westmoreland, Wilmer, and Wayne Westmoreland, Albany; two sisters, Virgie Braase, Arcola, and Gladys Burton, Dixie Springs, Miss.; 11 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Artie Westmoreland; a son, R.D. Westmoreland; parents, Edmore and Emma Shaffett Bennett; four sisters, Lula Smith, Clara Granger, Emma Lee Miller and Nellie Golmon; and a brother, Homer Bennett. WILLIAMS, CLYDE WILBERT A veteran of the Vietnam War and a resident of New Orleans, he departed this life Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003, at his home. He was 52. Visiting at Turner Chapel AME Church, 831 Turner Chapel Road, Greensburg, from 9:30 a.m. Monday until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Stanley J. Carter. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his mother, Caretha Williams of New Orleans; his maternal grandmother, Emma Kendrick of Greensburg; and numerous other relatives and friends. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. WOMACK, ARGIE LEE "AUDREY" A resident and native of Greensburg, she departed this life Sunday, July 20, 2003, at her home. She was 61. Religious service at Rocky Hill AME Church, La. 43, Greensburg, the Rev. Ranches Hall, pastor, at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Woodrow Wilson. Interment in church cemetery. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. WOODYEAR, IMOGENE GUY DAY "Jesus came and stopped by your bed. He took your hand and softly said, 'You have suffered more than you can stand. Come with me to a better land.'" Author unknown. A homemaker and resident of Baton Rouge, she died Saturday, July 5, 2003, at 5:10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Greensburg. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Religious service at Blackwater United Methodist Church at 10 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Mark Martin. Graveside service in Day's Methodist Church Cemetery, Greensburg, at 12:30 p.m. Monday. Survived by a son, Donald R. Day of Greenwell Springs; a brother, Edwin P. Guy of Greensburg; four grandchildren, Randy Buckhalter, Don Paul Day, Erica Clavier and Stacie Buckhalter; and six great-grandchildren, Monica Buckhalter, Jacob Buckhalter, Emilie Robillard, Wyatt Buckhalter, Hudson Clavier and Hadley Day. Preceded in death by her husbands, DeWitt Day and Neale L. Woodyear; a daughter, Gloria Buckhalter; a daughter-in-law, Diana L. Day; a sister, Evelyn Martin; infant sister; a grandson, Scott Buckhalter; brothers, Nathan, Morris, Julius, Price and Laverne Guy; and parents, Wyatt and Gatsey Lindsey Guy. She was a member of Blackwater United Methodist Church. WRIGHT, CLYDE A resident and native of Greensburg, he departed this life Tuesday, June 17, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 77. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., La. 1042, Greensburg, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Religious service at Greater Mount Everett Methodist Church, La. 37, Greensburg, at 1 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Joe Chaney. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Luella Wright, Greensburg; four daughters, Sally. W. Robertson, Linda Faye Wright, Debra W. Robertson and Cathelene Wright, all of Greensburg; two sons, Shelby Wright, Greensburg, and Curtis Wright, Baton Rouge; and other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Lou Marshall Wright; six sisters, Catherine Leonard, Celestine Wright, Annie Mae Johnson, Doris Jackson, Aline Wright and Sadie Spears; and a son-in-law, Gradian Robertson.