Obituaries for JANUARY 2009, St. Tammany Parish, La.
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Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La. 

FRANKS, WILLIAM CURTIS, SR.
(July 8, 1948 - January 1, 2009)

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William Curtis Franks, Sr. passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2009.

Beloved father of Andrea and William, Jr. and their mother, Maria Franks; 
grandfather to Lexus Franks and Sophia Villar; son of William Norman Franks; 
and brother of Paula Franks. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Pauline Elizabeth Pennington Franks.

Age 60 years, he was a native of Birmingham, AL and a resident of Mandeville, 
LA for the past 30 years, he was a United States Army veteran, serving in 
Vietnam.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend funeral services on 
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 11:00 AM from the chapel at E.J. Fielding Funeral 
Home Inc., 2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433.

Visitation on Wednesday will begin at 9:00 AM.

Interment with military graveside honors will follow in Pinecrest Memorial 
Gardens. 

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Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La. 

GLOCKNER, EDWARD LOUIS 
(Died January 1, 2009)

Edward L. "Eddie" Glockner of Mandeville, LA, born October 14, 1932 left this 
earth on Thursday, January 1, 2009 to be with his parents, Mrs. Jeanne and Mr. 
Eugene Glockner in Heaven wrapped in God's Glory.

Mr. Glockner proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.

Mr. Glockner is survived by his sisters, Eugenie G. Williams, Melba G. Wager, 
Mildred G. Wager; his brothers, Eugene C. Glockner Donald J. Glockner; as well 
as a host of nieces and nephews. 

Though Eddie has gone to be in the arms of his Savior, he will be sadly missed 
and always remembered by his family and friends.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services 
on Tuesday, January 6, 2008 at 1:00 PM from E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Inc., 
2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433 with visitation on Tuesday from 11:00 
AM until service time.

Interment will follow in Mandeville City Cemetery. 

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GLOCKNER, HAZEL BOUEY 
(March 10, 1911 - January 1, 2009)

Hazel Bouey Glockner, age 97, died Thursday, January 1, 2009 at her home in 
Covington.

The wife of the late Harold A. Glockner, Sr., she is survived by her son, 
Harold A., Jr.,a granddaughter, Terry Ann Glockner and a sister, Marie 
Wisinger.

Private family services were celebrated and concluded with interment at the 
Theodore Dendinger Cemetery in Madisonville. 

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Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La. 

RODMAN, GEORGE THOMAS 
(August 13, 1927 - January 2, 2009)

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George Thomas Rodman was embraced by his Lord in the early hours of January 2, 
2009, in Covington, LA. His beautiful life was ended by Alzheimer's Disease.

Mr. Rodman was born August 13, 1927 in Escanaba, Michigan. In the course of his 
over 50-year career in the broadcast industry, Mr. Rodman was based in Chicago, 
San Francisco, New York City and Carmel, CA. He was director of creative 
services first for ABC-TV owned televisions stations and later for the CBS-TV 
owned stations division. In 1974 he formed his own company - George Rodman & 
Associates - the television industry's first promotion agency and consulting 
service, which he operated until 2002. Through his years with the networks and 
with his own firm, Mr. Rodman assisted more than 70 television stations - in 
the US, South America, and Asia -- in the improvement of their brand identities 
and marketing and promotion efforts. Mr. Rodman also served as President of 
PROMAX International, a broadcast industry professional organization.

Mr. Rodman was President of The National Association for The Visually 
Handicapped for many years, and served on the boards of the Cultural Council of 
Monterey County and the Friends of the Monterey City Library.

A devoted Catholic, lay Carmelite and profoundly spiritual man, his 
gentlemanliness and kindness were his hallmarks.

He is survived by the love of his life and his wife of 55 years, Janis Marie 
Bergman Rodman; his devoted children, Mark Lency Rodman, Sally Margot Rodman 
Tipton and Vera Kristin Rodman Houston; his grandsons George Baker Rodman and 
James Baker Rodman; his step-granddaughter Jennifer Leigh Tipton, as well as 
his dear friend and son-in-law Richard "Tippy" Tipton. His sister, Frances 
Rodman Kidd of Escanaba, Michigan, also survives him.

A memorial mass will be held at St. Anselm's Catholic Church, 306 St. Mary 
Street in Madisonville, LA, at 10am on Friday, January 9, 2009, immediately 
followed by a reception at Christwood Retirement Community, 100 Christwood 
Blvd., Covington, LA.

Donations in Mr. Rodman's name can be made to The Alzheimer's Association

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Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La. 

VORBECK, JASON THOMAS 
(August 24, 1975 - January 2, 2009)

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Jason Thomas Vorbeck passed away on Friday, January 2, 2009. Beloved father of 
Jacob and Jonah Vorbeck. Son of Jane and William Vorbeck. Brother of David 
William Vorbeck.

Age 33 years. A native of Denver, CO and a resident of Covington, LA.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the memorial mass on 
Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 11:00 AM at St. Peter Catholic Church, 125 W. 19th 
Ave., Covington, LA 70433.

Visitation on Thursday, AT THE CHURCH, from 10:00 AM until service time.

Private interment in St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery at a later date. E.J. Fielding 
Funeral Home Inc., 2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433 entrusted with the 
arrangements. 

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St. Tammany News (Covington, LA) 
Monday, January 5, 2009

ANDERSON

Ethel Clair Hickman Anderson passed away Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009.

She was the beloved wife of the late Edner W. Anderson and the sister of 
Charles W. Sr., Jack D., Gilbert K., Lyle, the late Carl, Patrick, John 
Hickman, Jean H. Loverde, Lucille H. Duplantis, Lester and Lottie Seymour.

She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Anderson was a native of Slidell and lifelong resident of New Orleans. She 
served in the U.S. Army W.A.C. during WWII. She was a parishioner of St. Maria 
Goretti Catholic Church.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the guneral services 
at 11 a.m. Monday at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd. W. (in Forest Lawn 
Cemeter), Slidell. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemeter. Visitation is 
9 a.m. until funeral time Monday. Masses preferred.

Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell. 

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HAULARD, BARBARA REED 
(Died January 6, 2009)

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Barbara Reed Haulard passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2009.

Beloved wife of Gerry Haulard. Mother of Matthew Haulard and Denise White and 
spouse Kevin. Grandmother of Anna Claire and Isabelle Faith White. Sister of 
Janice Magne. Daughter of the late A.J. and Anna Lee Reed. Also survived by her 
close and devoted friend Cheryl Holsten and nieces and nephews.

She was a devoted Kindergarten Teacher. She was a member of New Life Lutheran 
Church and a longtime member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

A native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Covington, LA for the past 32 
years.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service 
on Friday, January 9, 2009 at 12:00 PM at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, #1 N. 
Marigold Dr., Covington, LA 70433. Visitation on Friday, AT THE CHURCH, from 
9:00 AM until service time.

Interment in St. Louis #3 Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to Hospice of St. 
Tammany, 1202 S. Tyler St., Covington, LA 70433. 

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St. Tammany News (Covington, LA) 
Wednesday, January 7, 2009

DOMINICK

Anna Dominick, 93, of Pearl River, passed away Friday, Jan. 2, 2009.

She is survived by her brother, Thomas Patterson Jr.; one grandson, Harold 
Joseph Dominick; and one great-grandson.

Graveside services were held at St. Patrick No. 2 Cemetery in New Orleans 
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009. 

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St. Tammany News (Covington, LA) 
Wednesday, January 7, 2009

HAMNER

In memory of a loving mother and grandmother, Margaret Clark Hamner. Born Aug. 
3, 1933, and passed away Jan. 3, 2009.

She was a resident of Alabaster, Ala., and died in Bessemer, Ala. She was a 
homemaker and member of Alabaster First Baptist Church.

Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. today, Jan. 7, 2009, at Mars Hill 
Cemetery, Jemison, Ala.

Mrs. Hamner was preceded in death by her husband, William Perry Hamner; her 
mother, Mildred Clark; her father, Albert E. Clark; and a brother, Bobby Clark.

She is survived by her daughters, Glynis (Jim) McGill of Slidell and Linda 
(Wayne) Clayton of Alabaster; grandchildren, Dugan and Clark Clayton, Dave and 
Drew Bennett and Hannah McGill; and great-grandchildren, Jakob, Ben and Madison 
Clayton and Dorian and Dominik Bennett.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Lung 
Association of Alabama, 3125 Independence Drive, Suite 325, Birmingham, AL 
35209. 

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St. Tammany News (Covington, LA) 
Wednesday, January 7, 2009

MCLIN

Cecil McLin, 45, of Sun passed away Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008.

He is survived by one brother, Bobby Ray McLin; two half-brothers, LeRoy and 
William "Bill" Henry McLin; and one sister, Linda McLin.

He is also survived by numerous relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Ann McLin, and a half-
sister, Eden McLin.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, at 11 a.m. in the chapel 
of Williams Funeral Home, 67525 Highway 41, Pearl River.

Visitation will be today, Jan. 7, 2009, from 6-9 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home.

Interment will follow at Mt. Hermon Pentecostal Cemetery in Mt. Hermon. 

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St. Tammany News (Covington, LA) 
Wednesday, January 7, 2009

ROBINSON

Julia "Judy" Robinson was born Nov. 4, 1954. She made her transition from earth 
to glory peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008.

She leaves to cherish her memories her loving husband, Ivory Robinson; two 
sons, Christian and Jared Robinson; her mother, Mildred Tillison Graham; a 
brother, Gregory Hamilton (Sharon); her mother-in-law, Hannah Robinson; a 
sister-in-law, Suzanne Eugene; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, 
cousins and friends.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Homegoing "Sing-
A-Bration: Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, from 7-9 p.m. Visitation will be Saturday from 
9-11 a.m. with the Homegoing Celebration at 11 a.m. at Starlight Missionary 
Baptist Church, 2400 Second St., Slidell. Pastor Shovie Ducre will officiate. 
The Rev. L. Steve Abram will also participate.

Arrangements by Doyle Funeral Home, Slidell. 

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St. Tammany News (Covington, LA) 
Wednesday, January 7, 2009

VANDERBEKE

Leontine Emily Vanderbeke "Teeny," (nee: Blomme), 96, passed away Saturday, 
Jan. 3, 2009, at St. Monica's Senior Citizen Home, Racine, Wis.

Teeny was born July 15, 1912, in Detroit to Ceasarine and Charles Blomme. She 
was the sister of the late Leo, Emma (Warnez), Odie and Bill.

She was married to the late Joseph Vanderbeke and shared her life with him for 
62 years. They resided in Detroit and moved to Slidell in 1962. Following the 
devastation of Hurricane Katrina, her final three years were spent in Racine, 
Wis.

Teeny was an active member of the Ladies Altar Society both at Assumption 
Grotto in Detroit and Our Lady of Lourdes in Slidell. She enjoyed gardening, 
fishing and camping and was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her son, Gerald and is survived by daughters, 
Sister Lois Vanderbeke, Sharon (Jack) Paul, Doreen (Roberto) Arevalo and Margie 
(David) LaRose; and daughter-in-law, Claudia Vanderbeke. There are eight 
grandchildren, Julie Skelly, Patricia Anderson, Robert Arevalo, Nury Flynn, 
Pilar Arevalo, Emily LaRose-Mueller, Zoe LaRose and Miles LaRose; and seven 
great-grandchildren; Noah, Adam, Joshua, Madelyn Skelly, Jarred and Elijah 
Anderson and Grady Flynn.

Visitation was Monday at Sienna Center Chapel in Racine beginning at 3:30 p.m. 
followed by Mass at 4:30 pm.

We, Teeny's family, wish to extend a sincere and heartfelt thank you to the 
administration and staff of St. Monica's Senior Citizen Home, Racine, and 
Azalea Estates, Slidell, for their kind and loving care of our mother. 

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Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La. 

MEYNARD, ALLEN PATRICK, SR.
(March 28, 1928 - January 8, 2009)

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Allen Patrick Meynard, Sr. passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2009.

Beloved husband of 59 years to Carol Ball Meynard; loving father of Allen 
Meynard, Jr. (Carla Flick), Kim M. Meynard and Cynthia M. Godbold (David); 
grandfather to Lauren Godbold Self, Darrin Godbold (Natalie) and Daven Lacombe; 
great-grandfather to Alissa Lacombe and Ava Self; brother to Marion Cannon, 
Naydine Feigel, Joan Palmisano, Lynn Meynard and Lionel Meynard. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Laura Agnes Beadle Meynard; his father, 
Sidney Joseph Meynard; a sister and six brothers.

Age 80 years, he was a native of Patterson, LA and a resident of Mandeville, LA 
for the past 29 years.

Graveside services were conducted on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 11:00 AM at 
Pinecrest Memorial Gardens in Covington, LA.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to Hospice of St. 
Tammany, 1202 Tyler Street, Covington, LA. 

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Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La. 

HEBERT, JAMES DONALD 
(May 10, 1922 - January 9, 2009)

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James Donald Hebert passed away on Friday, January 9, 2009.

Beloved father of Judy H. Fitzpatrick and her husband David, Kim E. Hebert and 
his wife Ann Mary and Donald J. Hebert; grandfather to Lauren Fitzpatrick, 
Colleen Fitzpatrick, Ashli Hebert, William Hebert, Andre Hebert, Craig Hebert 
and his wife Sierra and Matthew Hebert and his wife Keri; great-grandfather of 
Olivia Hebert; brother to Gertrude Landry, Ruby Mae Smith, Rita Nell Hebert and 
Linden Hebert and his wife Jackie; and uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Althea Mayer Hebert; his 
mother, Ruby Cappel Hebert; his father, Isadore Hebert, Sr.; three brothers, 
Isadore Hebert, Jr., Clyde Hebert and Wayne Hebert.

Age 86 years, a native of Thibodeaux, LA and a resident of Mandeville, LA for 
the past 27 years, he was a United States Army Air Corps veteran having served 
during World War II as a P38 Fighter Pilot for 50 missions in the 82nd 
Airborne.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend funeral services on 
Monday, January 12, 2009 at 12:00 Noon from the Chapel at E.J. Fielding Funeral 
Home, 2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM on Monday.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to the World War II 
Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130.

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DALE, VIVIAN TERESA 
(July 12, 1920 - January 10, 2009)

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Vivian Teresa Dupaquier Dale was taken by God on Saturday, January 10, 2009. 

She was born July 12, 1920 in New Orleans to the late Henry and Beatrice Norton 
Dupaquier and was a resident of Chalmette for many years.

The beloved wife of the late Bernard F. Dale, she was the devoted mother of: 
Patricia D. Massarini (Anthony), Beatrice D. Beck (G. Stanley, Jr.), Julia D. 
DuRocher (Robert); sister of Connie D. Parr and the late Ethel D. Funck; the 
caring grandmother of: the late Dale Massarini, Wendy Sheasby (Karl), Sharon 
Guardalabene (Tony), Cathy Mustachia (Joe), Teresa Villarrubia (Kel), John 
Beck, R. Russ DuRocher, Jr. (Laura) and Jeffrey DuRocher (Colleen). She is also 
survived by 16 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral mass on 
Friday, January 16, 2009 at 12:00 Noon from the chapel at E.J. Fielding Funeral 
Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave., Covington, LA 70433.

Visiting hours will begin at 10:00 AM.

Following mass, interment will take place at 2:30 PM at St. Bernard Memorial 
Gardens in Chalmette. 

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St. Tammany News (Covington, LA) 
Monday, January 12, 2009

ALLEN

Kenneth "Kenny" Allen, 38, of Slidell, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009.

He was the beloved husband of Lisa Smith Allen; father of Haley Allen, Rebecca 
Allen and Colton Plumley; son of Sandra Allen, Aubiegene "Skip" Allen III and 
Dianne Allen; brother of Kelly Allen, Keith Allen and Karolyn Allen Inman; 
stepgrandson of Antoinette Farlow; grandson of the late George Farlow, Ruth 
Farlow, A.B. Allen Jr. and Ruth Blum Allen; son-in-law of Judy Stogner; 
brother-in-law of Roy D'Alessandro Jr. and Joe Stogner; and godfather of 
Alyssa, Matthew and Ryan. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, 
aunts, uncles and other relatives.

Allen was a native of New Orleans, a longtime resident of Destrehan and a 
resident of Slidell for the past 15 years.

Relatives and friends of the family, employees of Murphy Oil, are invited to 
attend the funeral services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 
Gause Blvd. W. (in Forest Lawn Cemetery), Slidell. Interment will follow in 
Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Visitation is 11 a.m. to funeral time on Wednesday.

Arrangements were made by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc.

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St. Tammany News (Covington, LA) 
Monday, January 12, 2009

CRAWFORD

Janet Lynn Faciane Crawford, 56, of Pearl River, passed away Thursday, January 
8, 2009.

She was the beloved wife of Douglas Crawford; mother of Tara Lynn Pettit and 
the late Raymond Claude Pettit Jr.; daughter of the late Bertrand "Buck" and 
Colleen Chadwick Faciane; and sister of Carol Innerarity, Joyce Galatas, 
Bertrand Faciane Jr., Ronald Faciane, Holly Stubenrauch, Melody Scanlan, Jessie 
Smith and Dawn Pichon. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and 
other relatives.

Crawford was a native and longtime resident of Slidell and a resident of Pearl 
River for the past 10 years.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services 
at 11 a.m. Monday at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd. W. (in Forest Lawn 
Cemetery), Slidell. Interment will be in Austin Cemetery. Friends may visit at 
the funeral home on Monday, from 9 a.m. until service time.

Arrangements were made by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell. 

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REYNOLDS, ZONAMAE HAUGHT 
(Died January 12, 2009)

Zonamae Haught Reynolds died at her residence on Monday, January 12, 2009 at 
the age of 85.

She was the beloved wife of 67 years to Sylvester J. Reynolds.

Mother of John Reynolds.

Daughter of the late Mabel and Norden Haught.

Funeral Services are private and have been entrusted to E.J. Fielding Funeral 
Home. 

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SELZER, ROSALIE VACHETTA 
(October 22, 1915 - January 12, 2009)

Rosalie Vachetta Selzer, a retired cafeteria manager for the School Food 
Service for the Archdiocese of New Orleans died on Monday, January 12, 2009 at 
her home surrounded by her daughters and their families.

Mrs. Selzer was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana and was a resident of 
St. Bernard Parish for 45 years until Hurricane Katrina took her home and 
worldly possessions.

She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Anthony Selzer to whom she was 
married for 64 years.

She was a member of the Ladies Sodality of Mary and Altar Society at Our Lady 
Star of the Sea Church. She served as President of both Our Lady Star of the 
Sea Elementary School and Annunciation High School Cooperative Clubs. She won 
numerous awards for her outstanding service to the schools. She was a member of 
the Annunciation Alumni Association. She received the Order of St. Louis for 
the Archdiocese of New Orleans for her outstanding dedication and service in 
the Catholic Church. Mrs. Selzer was a founding member of St. Robert Bellarmine 
Catholic Church Parish in Arabi, Louisiana. Upon moving to St. Tammany Parish, 
as a result of Hurricane Katrina, she became a member of St. Anselm Catholic 
Church in Madisonville, Louisiana.

Mrs. Selzer is survived by her three daughters: June Mary Selzer, Beverly 
Selzer Flauss, and Jo Ann Selzer Flauss; two sons-in-law: Emile Flauss and 
Robert Flauss; seven grandchildren and their spouses: Deborah (Flauss) and 
Anthony Grieco; Robert J. Flauss; David J. and Marsha (Rooks) Flauss; Brian and 
Ashley (Lopez) Flauss; Brenda (Flauss) and Jeremy Shepherd; Jo Anne (Flauss) 
and Stephen Street; and Stephen J. Flauss; twenty great-grandchildren: Seth, 
Aaron, Victoria and Karenna Grieco; Olivia and Robert ("Gabe") Flauss; Dalton, 
Dakota, Bethany & Anna Flauss; Kennedy and Hunter Flauss; Barret and Ashton 
Shepherd; Sarah, Aaron, Andrew and Emily Street; and Elizabeth and Haas Flauss. 
Mrs. Selzer is also survived by sisters Josephine V. Bourquard and Rose V. 
Peterson as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Additionally, Mrs. Selzer was preceded in death by her parents Laura Calamia 
Vachetta Micich and Benedicto Vachetta; her step-father Matt Micich; her 
sisters Mary Ann Vachetta, Antoinette Vachetta Constantino, and Florence 
Vachetta Murray; her brother Salvador Vachetta; and her granddaughter Susan 
Elaine Flauss.

Relatives, friends, former members of St. Robert Bellarmine and St. Anselm's 
Parish are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, January 
17, 2009 at 11:00 AM at St. Anselm Catholic Church, 301 St. Mary St., 
Madisonville, LA with visitation at church on Saturday beginning at 10:00 AM.

Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery #3 on Esplanade Ave. New Orleans, 
LA.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests Masses or donations in memory of 
Rosalie V. Selzer be made to St. Anselm Catholic Church, P.O. Box 40, 
Madisonville, LA 70447-0040. 

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BERKELEY, FRANCES WILLIAMS 
(June 25, 1926 - January 14, 2009)

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Frances Williams Berkeley passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2009. 

She was born June 25, 1926 to the late Robert and Gertrude Williams and has 
been a resident of Covington for the past 35 years.

A native of Daingerfield, TX, Fran moved to New Orleans, where she married and 
raised two loving daughters, Barbara Link and Sandra Vasquez. 

She is survived by her sons-in-law, Everett Link, Jr. and Hector Vasquez; two 
sisters, Jo Angelo Martinez and Marjorie Buse and was adored by nine 
grandchildren: Laura Link, Tara Millet (Steve), Carin Wilson (Anthony), Noelle 
Link, Reve' Pounds (John), Rebecca Harrison (Blake), Jeremy, Jonathan, Andrew 
Vasquez. She will also be deeply missed by nine great-grandchildren: Kevin 
Maggio, Haley Costa, Stephen, Ella, Amanda and Hannah Millet, Alex Wilson, 
Grant and Lindsey Harrison. 

She was married in this lifetime to Robert Boudreaux, the father of her 
children, and Russell Berkeley, both of whom precede her in death. 

Cooking was her passion and she delighted in BIG family gatherings when she 
could feed everyone.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral mass on 
Friday, January 16, 2009 at 12:30 PM from St. Peter Catholic Church, 125 East 
19th Ave., Covington, LA 70433.

Visiting hours at the Church will begin at 10:30 AM.

Interment will follow mass at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Covington Food Bank, 840 N. 
Columbia St., Covington, LA 70433. 

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St. Tammany News (Covington, LA) 
Wednesday, January 14, 2009

CUSIMANO

Vincent Cusimano, 67, of Meraux, went on to be with our Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 
6, 2009.

He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Keppler, and granddaughter, Kaitlyn 
Keppler. He was the devoted brother of Mary, Sedonia, Lawerence Cusimano and 
Lena Segesta.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicolena D'Amico and Louis Cusimano; 
granddaughter, Ashley Keppler; brother, Anthony Cusimano; and sister, Rosalie 
Piot.

Funeral services were Friday at D.T. Williams Funeral Home in Pearl River. 
Interment followed at Hickory Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Pearl River. 

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St. Tammany News (Covington, LA) 
Wednesday, January 14, 2009

GAY

Bryan Jackson Gay, 19, beloved son of Clayton and Elayn Gay, died on Saturday, 
Jan. 10, 2009.

He is survived by his parents, brother Eric; sister-in-law Celeste; 
grandparents Leo and Barbara Miller and Jewett Gay; many aunts, uncles, other 
relatives, many Christian friends and last but not least the Crazy Cousin Club 
members.

Bryan had a passion for the film industry and was a sophomore at Emerson 
College in Boston, majoring in cinematography. He will be loved and remembered 
by all.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services 
at 11 a.m. Thursday at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd. W. (in Forest 
Lawn Cemetery). Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation is 9 a.m. 
until funeral time.

Donations to Open Arms Building Fund, Bethany Lutheran Church, 627 Gause Blvd., 
Slidell, La. 70458, preferred, in lieu of flowers.

Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA. 

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St. Tammany News (Covington, LA) 
Wednesday, January 14, 2009

MILLS

Anna "Anita" Mills, 75, of Slidell, passed away Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009.

She is survived by three sons, Jack (Patricia) Gillikin, David Gillikin and 
Jerry Taylor; five daughters, Anita (Buddy) Peter, Jeannie (Butch) Deyo, Ruth 
Stefanakis, Darlene Taylor and Sherry (Bill) Thibodeaux; 17 grandchildren and 
21 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters, Zoraida Calhoun, 
Martha Sauro and Norma Caudle; and a brother, Manuel Jr.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Avila; a great-great-grandson, 
Noah Ryan MulŽ; parents, Manuel and Zola Rodriguez; and sister, Olga Rocha.

Visitation and service will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at D.T. 
Williams Funeral Home, 67525 Louisiana Highway 41 in Pearl River.

The Revs. Pat Callahan and Carroll Townsend will officiate. 

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St. Tammany News (Covington, LA) 
Wednesday, January 14, 2009

TOMLIN

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Delhomme Chapel of the 
Flowers for Vance L. Tomlin, 91, of Lafayette, who passed into the loving 
embrace of Jesus on Jan. 11, 2009. 

Our Savior will reunite Vance with the love of his life, Nora Lee Tomlin, the 
wife he cherished for more than 68 years, when she joined our Lord just six 
months ago.

The Rev. Chris Blanchard, pastor of the Church of the Covenant - United 
Methodist, will officiate.

Interment will take place in Lafayette Memorial Park.

Vance, son of the late William Lemuel Tomlin and the (late) former Alma 
McKinstry, was born on Aug. 1, 1917, and was raised on a cotton farm in Warren, 
Tenn. There he had a wonderful childhood, sharing loving family relationships 
with his four siblings, Kathleen, Aubrey, Dottie and Margie, despite the 
enduring hardships of life during the Depression.

He was able to attend the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where he met 
his beautiful bride-to-be, Nora Lee Pratt. They began their road of life 
together as Vance developed into a well-respected and quite successful 
businessman. He was manager of Capital Airlines (became United Airlines) in New 
Orleans during the '50's and then formed one of the nation's first large 
commercial janitorial firms. (Gulf Janitorial Services). This venture expanded 
into several major cities in the Gulf Coast region and he eventually sold it to 
a national firm in the late 60's. During these prime years of his life he was a 
member of several philanthropical organizations in the New Orleans area and 
developed some of the most enduring friendships imaginable. If you knew Vance, 
even casually, you felt his caring spirit envelope you as a close friend.

As full as his life was, he always put his absolute devoted love of his wife 
and children above all else. The sacrifices he made throughout life to help any 
and all of his sons are beyond description. All of us who know and love this 
man should consider ourselves most fortunate to have had him as long as we 
have. We have been exposed to a man that makes us each want to be a better 
person, for God was caring enough to let this kind soul be a part of our lives.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his four sons and their families, Vance 
Jr. with his sons, Casey and Derek; Bob and his son Robby and daughter Kristal; 
Billy and his wife Elaine and daughters Megan and Brinden; and Rick and his 
wife Bonnie, with son Adam and daughter Brittany. There are now six great-
grandchildren, Vance Tomlin III, Tara Tomlin, Scott Lee, Ayden Lee, McKenna 
Tomlin and Dane Tomlin.

The family request that visitation will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday until time 
of services.

The family asks that in lieu of usual remembrances, contributions may be made 
to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Ste, 200, Lafayette, LA 70503 or 
www.hospiceacadiana.com.

Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, is in charge of all funeral 
arrangements. 

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St. Tammany News (Covington, LA) 
Friday, January 16, 2009

CANTRELL

Dr. Joseph Sires Cantrell Jr., born July 31, 1932 in Parker, Kan., died Jan. 6, 
2009, at his home in Pearl River.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Margaret Cantrell; his brother Dale and 
his wife Wanda with their children Bill, Ed and Ellen; and his sister Bernice 
and her husband Fred Prediger with their children Bonnie, Stephen and Ginney. 
Cantrell also leaves three sons, Mark and wife Susan with children Jennifer and 
Joseph; Ken and wife Bing Aubrey; and Keith and wife Sara with children Andrew 
and Elizabeth.

Cantrell served in Germany during World War II. After, he earned his Ph.D. at 
Kansas State University in physical chemistry. He was a research scientist for 
Proctor and Gamble, where worked on Agent Orange and the chicken edema factor. 
He then became a professor at Miami University of Oxford, Ohio, until his 
retirement to Emeritus as a full professor. During his tenure at Miami, 
Cantrell traveled around the world speaking on his research in crystallography, 
metal hybrids and frozen lakes in Antarctica.

During his Emeritus status he worked for Lockheed Martin to support returning 
the space shuttle to flight. This was completed at Lockheed Martin Space System 
Co. in Slidell.

In Oxford, he was social concerns chair in the church supporting race 
relations, stand against alcohol, lay reader, sponsor of Alpha Phi Alpha and 
supported and encouraged Boy Scout church related activities, including 
dinners, Eagle projects and efforts to ease and encourage race relations.

Cantrell worked in the community as a Boy Scout leader, member of the Oxford 
Methodist Church and the Church of the Nazarene in Pearl River. He was a member 
of the Masonic Lodge and a member of Kiwanis and the Isaac Walton League. He 
traveled internationally and on missionary night in Pearl River, could usually 
explain the locations of the missions. Cantrell and his wife presented to 
presentations on Antarctica twice to third-graders and also presented China to 
Kim Burgeons' class. He assisted with the service at Pearl River Church when 
Susan Cantrell and the teens did a Mother's Day program.

Cantrell enjoyed working outdoors with his family on a tree house and furniture 
for the family. Outstanding qualities he possessed were a love of church and 
God, the ability to work very hard and his love of chemistry.

He is known for academic interdisciplinary efforts as well as outstanding 
chemistry research and teaching. His efforts include some science for children 
and support of community, especially for young people. He enjoyed sharing his 
hobbies of rocks, stamps, money collections and others with children in his 
home in Pearl River and with the Boy Scouts in Ohio.

He is beloved by his family.

Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Pearl River Church of the 
Nazarene.

Williams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

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DAVIS, BETTY E. 
(February 9, 1926 - January 16, 2009)

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Betty E. Davis passed away on Friday, January 16, 2009 at the age of 82.

Beloved wife of the late Howard L. Davis. Devoted mother of Martha D. Hickman, 
William P. Roach, Nita D. Hunt, Nancy R. Guiterrez, Olivia D. Hannan, Mary R. 
Guiterrez and Carolyn D. Odom. Sister of the late Carolyn Mason. Grandmother of 
11 and great-grandmother of 10.

Mrs. Davis retired from Greenbriar Nursing Home after 31 years of service.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services 
on Monday, January 19, 2009 at 12:00 noon from E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Inc., 
2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433 with visitation on Monday beginning at 
10:00 AM until service time.

Interment will follow in Davis Cemetery. 

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LOYD, GARY LYNN 
(February 23, 1943 - January 17, 2009)

Gary Lynn Loyd passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at the age of 65.

Beloved husband of Crystal Bourgeois Loyd.

Father of Jennifer Loyd Clelland, Lynn Ann Loyd, Kerri Loyd Kenan, Kim Loyd 
Kremer, James David Loyd and Sherry Loyd Rodosta. Son of Clara Thompson Loyd 
and the late Dixon Loyd. Brother of Larry Loyd, Marshall Loyd and Hank Loyd. 
Father-in-law of Bryan Clelland, Chad Kenan, Chris Kremer and Mike Rodosta. 
Also survived by eleven grandchildren.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Folsom, LA.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services 
on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 11:00 AM from E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Inc., 
2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433 with visitation on Monday evening from 
6:00 PM until 9:00 PM and on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until service time.

Interment will follow in Willie-Lee Cemetery. 

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OSER STERLING KYLE 
(May 28, 1986 - January 17, 2009)

Sterling Kyle Oser passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2009.

Beloved son of Gregg and Laura Seavey Oser. Brother of Blake Oser. Grandson of 
Felice Perrilliat Seavey, Bushnell Seavey and spouse Nell and the late Lawrence 
K. Oser and Marion Holifield Riedlinger and her spouse Sterling H. Riedlinger. 
Also survived by Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Age 22 years. A native of and a lifelong resident of Mandeville, LA.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the memorial services 
on Monday, January 19, 2009 at 3:00 PM from E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Inc., 
2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433. Visitation on Monday from 2:00 PM 
until service time.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to your favorite charity. 

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REMONT, NANCY BLACKWELL 
(June 25, 1950 - January 17, 2009)

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Nancy Blackwell Remont passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2009.

Beloved mother of Aaron P. Remont (Andrea), Sarah Garbarino (Collin) and 
Charlotte Lyons (Matt). Grandmother of Madison Lyons, Hannah Lyons, Aiden 
Remont, Claire Garbarino, Evangeline Garbarino, Russell Garbarino and Keegan 
Lyons. Daughter of Kenneth G. Blackwell, Sr. and Dorothy R. Blackwell. Sister 
of Jane B. Moga (Adrian) and Kenneth G. Blackwell, Jr.

Age 58 years. A native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Mandeville, LA for 
the past 21 years.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services 
on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church of 
Covington, 16333 Hwy 1085, Covington, LA 70433. Visitation, AT THE CHURCH, from 
9:30 AM until service time.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to M.D. Anderson Cancer 
Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486.

Interment will be private. 

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HAUGH, EDWARD LLOYD 
(Died January 18, 2009)

Edward Lloyd Haugh passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2009.

Beloved husband of the late Sandra Louise Martin Haugh. Son of the late Edward 
George Haugh and Anna Elinor Orphal. Father of Robert Lloyd, Julianne F. and 
Harry Edward Haugh. Grandfather of Andrew, David, William, Kathryn, Sean and 
Mercedes Haugh. Brother of Helen Morita and Ruth Wolfe.

Age 72 years. A native of Fortaleza, Brazil and a resident of Mandeville, LA.

He was a retired aerospace engineer with Lockheed Martin at the Michoud 
facility.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the graveside 
services on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 10:00 AM at Bogue Falaya Baptist 
Church Cemetery, 14278 Hwy. 1077, Folsom, LA 70437.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions to Habitat for 
Humanity-St. Tammany West Chapter, 1400 North Lane, Mandeville, LA 

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KORTE, SHANE MICHAEL 
(November 22, 1987 - January 18, 2009)

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Shane Michael Korte passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2009.

Beloved son of Steve Korte, Sr. and Sharon Korte Randon; loving stepson of 
Karelis Muniz Korte and Steve Randon; brother of Steven Korte, Jr. and Scott 
Christopher Korte; stepbrother of Patrick and Madison Randon; grandson of Merle 
Korte; step-grandson of Sonny and Carol Randon and Raul and Elena Muniz; step-
great-grandson to Fara Coates and Mildred Randon; nephew to Mike and Sherri 
Cathey and their children Savanna, Cameron, Brynnan and Haylee, and Mike and 
Mindy Korte and their children, Whitney, Kelsie, Haylee and Cameron and step-
nephew to Robby and Kenia Robertson and their children Patrick and Christopher. 
Step-nephew to Laurie Randon Rosenbohm. He was proceeded in death by his 
grandparents, Janice Mallow Korte, Donald Vincent Cathey and Gloria Jean Morris 
Cathey and an aunt, Karen Korte Hines.

Age 21 years, he was a native and resident of Mandeville, LA. He was a 
sophomore chemistry major at Southeastern Louisiana University.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services 
on Saturday, January 24, 2009 from the chapel at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home 
Inc., 2260 W. 21st. Ave,. Covington, LA 70433.

Visitation on Saturday will be at 1:00PM.
Services begin at 3:00PM in the chapel.
Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens 2260 West 21st Ave. 
Covington, LA.

Flowers are appreciated, or donations to the Shane Korte Memorial Fund for the 
research of Head and Spinal Injury, at any Hancock Bank location, (985) 674-
7798. 

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PHILLIPS, TRUDY HELWIG 
(January 19, 1944 - January 18, 2009)

Trudy H. Phillips, born January 19, 1944, departed this life on January 18, 
2009 after a long illness.

She is survived by her beloved companion Warren Rommero, her mother Gertrude S. 
Helwig, siblings Alex R. Helwig, Jr., Kathleen Morrison, and Sally Broussard, 
son Henry L. Phillips IV, daughter-in-law Amelia Blackmon Phillips, and 
granddaughters Ella Morgan Phillips and Anna Grace Phillips. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry L. Phillips III, in 1995.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services 
on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 1:00 PM from E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Inc., 
2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433.

Visitation on Saturday from 10:00 AM until service time. 

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HARDY, DANIEL THOMAS, III
(November 20, 1932 - January 19, 2009)

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Daniel Thomas Hardy, III passed away on Monday, January 19, 2009. 

He was born November 20, 1932 in Charleston, WV to the late Daniel T. and 
Lillian Duncan Hardy and has been a resident of Covington for the past 37 
years.

The beloved husband of the late Mary Janice "Jan" Hardy, he is survived by one 
son, Dan T. Hardy, IV (Scarlett); two daughters, Mary Spivey (John) and Susan 
Killgore; seven grandchildren: Caroline and Jennifer Spivey, Andrew Killgore, 
Danielle, Melissa, Sarah and Thomas Hardy and the family dog, Shadow. 

He was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Whiteley.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services 
on Thursday, January 22, 2009 from the Chapel at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 
2260 W. 21st Ave., Covington, LA 70433.

Visiting hours will begin at 11:00 AM with services following at 1:00 PM.

Interment will follow services at Theodore Dendinger Cemetery in Madisonville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of St. Tammany, 4410 Hwy 
22, Mandeville, LA 70471. 

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RAACKE, MILDRED 
(January 16, 1916 - January 19, 2009)

Mildred Raacke passed away on Monday, January 19, 2009.

Funeral services are pending at this time. 

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WELLS, ROY CRAIG 
(September 8, 1916 - January 19, 2009)

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Roy C. Wells, age 92, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2009.

Born September 8, 1916 in Twin Falls, Idaho to the late John F. and Vera 
Wiggins Wells, Mr. Wells lived an extraordinary life witnessing firsthand 
America's transition from horse and buggy to modern jet aircraft. 

He served in the US Army Air Corps during WW II as a gunnery instructor for 
bomber crews. He worked for the United Fruit Company and then Del Monte his 
entire adult life managing banana plantations in Columbia, Guatemala, Honduras, 
Panama, Venezuela and the Philippines. He and a colleague were instrumental in 
developing the banana we enjoy today, the "Valerie".

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Blanca Lidia Beard Wells and his 
son, Kenneth Duane Wells. 

He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Marianna Wells Ursin; two grandsons: 
Ryan and Jason and his cousins Steve and Nancy Gebhart of Pensacola, FL. 

Roy will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the graveside 
services on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 1:30 PM at Pinecrest Memorial 
Gardens, 2280 W. 21st Ave., Covington, LA 70433. 

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HIERS, MARIE CHESLER 
(June 7, 1912 - January 20, 2009)

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Marie Olivia Chesler Hiers passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. 

She was born June 7, 1912 in Georgia to the late Charles and Nora McDonald 
Chesler and was a resident of Christwood in Covington, LA at the time of her 
death. She also lived in New Orleans and Diamondhead, MS for several years.

She was preceded in death by her husband Foster P. Hiers, founder of New 
Orleans A & H and New Orleans Electric; her son, Foster P. Hiers, Jr. and 
grandson Paul Eckrich, Jr. 

Her survivors include a daughter Carol H. Eckrich, her husband Paul, Five 
grandchildren: Beth Baker, Andrew and Greg Eckrich all of Kalamazoo, MI, Susan 
Doty of San Francisco, CA, Todd Eckrich of Charleston, SC; ten great-
grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

Memorial services were private and entrusted to E.J. Fielding Funeral Home of 
Covington, LA. 

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SIMMONS, MARTIN A., JR.
(September 7, 1928 - January 21, 2009)

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Martin A. Simmons, Jr. died on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at the age of 80.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Brunette Smith Simmons, his daughter, 
Babette Simmons Tanenbaum and her husband Jay Tanenbaum, and by one sister, 
Sara Katherine Simmons. He leaves two beloved grandchildren, Jill Cierny and 
Jason Tanenbaum. Mr. Simmons was the son of the late Minnie Dee Wells Simmons 
and Martin Arnold Simmons.

Mr. Simmons served the St. Tammany Parish Schools for 35 years as a teacher, 
coach, and administrator. He was the first principal of Mandeville Middle 
School. He will be remembered as an educator and mentor to thousands of 
students. After his retirement in 1990 he continued his work in education as an 
evaluator while pursuing his passion for golf.

Relatives and friends are invited to share memories with the family during a 
reception at Benedict's Plantation, 1144 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville on 
Friday afternoon January 23, 2009 from 1:00 to 4:00.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mandeville Middle School. 

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GOODYEAR, DAVID LAURENCE 
(September 27, 1935 - January 22, 2009)

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David Laurence Goodyear was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana. He attended grammar 
school in Bogalusa and then St. Mark's School in Southborough, Massachusetts. 
He graduated from Yale University where he was a member of Fence Club. After 
college he served three years as a United States naval officer in California 
and Japan.

In 1962 he moved to New Orleans and worked for The Whitney Bank. Later he went 
to work for his family's company in St. Tammany Parish. In 1968 he followed his 
father as president of Bogalusa Tung Oil and Money Hill Plantation. He was also 
president of the American Tung Oil Association. 

After Hurricanes Camille and Betsy, the company began to diversify, from tung 
oil into various farming and recreational ventures. In 1985 Mr. Goodyear began 
to develop several residential subdivisions including Great Southern, 
Whippoorwill Grove and in 1998, Money Hill Golf and Country Club.

Always a hands-on manager, his philosophy was to protect wildlife and natural 
habitats while incorporating multiple uses such as recreation, farming, timber 
management, and rural estates. Mr. Goodyear worked diligently to integrate 
nature into all of his projects preserving forests and scenic vistas 
throughout. He was genuinely proud of working with partners such as The Nature 
Conservancy and the Northshore Bird Club to promote land conservation in the 
area. In 2008 he won the St. Tammany/Washington Parishes Home Builders 
Association Award for "Best Attention to Environment." Thanks to his passion 
and vision, Mr. Goodyear leaves a deep and lasting legacy of this land's 
natural heritage for future generations in St. Tammany Parish and Louisiana.

Mr. Goodyear was a past board member of the YMCA, the St. Tammany Parish 
Forestry Assn. and the New Directions 2025 Land Use Planning Commission. He was 
a member of the Boston Club and several carnival organizations.

He is survived by his wife, Sally Chapman Goodyear, his daughters and sons-in-
law, Mimi and Bill Dossett, Ella Goodyear, Julie and Hudson Walker, six 
grandchildren, his sister Mary Goodyear Glenn and brother Charles W. Goodyear. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Charles W. and Mary Thompson Goodyear 
and his brother Andrew T. Goodyear.

Services will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, 120 S. New Hampshire St., 
Covington at 12:00 noon on Saturday, January 24, 2009.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nature Conservancy of 
Southeast Louisiana or to cancer research. 

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SHERLOCK, RICHARD ARTHUR 
(January 25, 1938 - January 22, 2009)

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Richard Arthur "Poppy" Sherlock passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 
the age of 70.

Beloved husband of Jeannette Lacoste Sherlock. Father of Stephanie Sherlock, 
Stephen Sherlock, Scott Sherlock, Shawn Boudreaux and Shannon Sherlock. Son of 
the late Mary Young Sherlock and Joseph Vincent Sherlock. Brother of Gerry 
Sherlock, Patricia Dazet Oustalet, Mary Ellen Faucheux and Joseph Sherlock. 
Poppy of Austin Loper, Jena Boudreaux, Jeremy Boudreaux, Janel Boudreaux and 
Rayne Sherlock.

He was a lifelong resident of New Orleans.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the memorial service 
on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 1:00 PM from the Chapel at E.J. Fielding 
Funeral Home Inc., 2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433 with visitation on 
Tuesday beginning at 12:00 noon until service time.

Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. 

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St. Tammany News (Covington, LA) 
Friday, January 23, 2009

CRAWFORD

Percy Crawford was born April 2, 1933, to Sevilla W. (Tutti) and Perry (Bill) 
Crawford.

He departed this life on Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, at Lane Memorial Hospital in 
Zachary, from heart failure. 

He was a lifelong resident of Slidell and was one of 12 children.

Percy was the husband of the late Ola Mae Crawford and the father of Sybil 
Lenette, Sylvia Marie, Sheila Rose, Percy Cornell (Alberta), Paulette Alecia, 
Patricia Ann, Paul Eric (Ida), Silas Dwayne (Gladys) and Charles Lee Crawford, 
all of Slidell. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ola Mae Crawford, his 
mother and father, Sevilla and Perry Crawford and nine siblings.

Services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 24 at noon at Doyle's Funeral Home, 
2430 Fourth St., Slidell. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until noon. 

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St. Tammany News (Covington, LA) 
Friday, January 23, 2009

DAVIS

Joel A. Davis, 71, died at 6:50 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, at Sherwood Manor 
Nursing Home in Baton Rouge. He was a native of Amite and a resident of Baton 
Rouge.

Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite 
until religious services at 11 a.m.

Davis is survived by wife, Patricia Addis Davis of Baton Rouge; two daughters, 
Elizabeth Davis Blanton of Robert and Bonnie Davis Fruge of Madisonville; three 
brothers, James A. Davis of Destrehan, A. Thomas Davis of Montpelier and David 
M. Davis of Alvin, Texas; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Albert Davis, and mother, Myrth 
Bornes Davis Cambre.

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St. Tammany News (Covington, LA) 
Friday, January 23, 2009

KELLY

Odine B. Kelly, 81, passed away Jan. 19, 2009, at the Guest House of Slidell. 

She was born Oct. 13, 1927, and raised in Marksville. She moved to New Orleans 
after high school and worked for South Central Bell (Bell South) where she was 
crowned "Most Popular Telephone Girl in New Orleans" in 1958. She was a member 
of the Telephone Pioneers.

Her husband, Francis "Bill" William Kelly, preceded her in death in 1981. They 
were married in 1959 and had three children, Francis S. Kelly of Slidell, Chet 
W. Kelly of New Orleans and Jill Kelly Frisard of Slidell. She is also survived 
by two stepdaughters, Judy Murphy of Salem, Mass. And Luanne Caballero of 
Slidell; grandchildren, Chet William Kelly Jr., Noel Frances Frisard, Justin 
Barry Schmalz, Kayla Kelly Schmalz, Brennar Murphy, Charles Dominick, Carly 
Dominck, Monique Frisard, Melissa Frisard, Leon J. Frisard III and Bruce W. 
Trascher; and five great-grandchildren.

Odine was known as "Mama Dean" to all those related and non-related. Mama Dean 
was a strong, independent, loving and caring lady to all that came to know her. 
She is dearly loved and will be greatly missed.

A memorial service was held in her honor Thursday, Jan. 22 at Honaker Funeral 
Home. 
Mama Dean will be laid to rest with her husband at St. Joseph's Cemetery 
I in Marksville. 

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St. Tammany News (Covington, LA) 
Friday, January 23, 2009

POUSSON

On Tuesday Jan. 13, 2009, Laurance Pousson Jr., 71, of Slidell, passed away.

He was a retired Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy.

He is survived by three sons, Steven Pousson, Kenneth Pousson and Dwayne 
Pousson; four grandchildren, Sara Pousson, Jacob Pousson, Michael Pousson and 
Jesse Pousson. He is also survived by two brothers, Ronald and Donald Pousson; 
four sisters, Judy Italio, Carrie Pyzalski, Janie Pierce and Margaret Durio.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Marguriet Pousson Sr. and 
brother Michael Wayne Pousson.

A memorial service was held on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of 
D. T. Williams Funeral Home, 67525 Louisiana Highway 41, Pearl River, La., 
70452, with visitation from 11 a.m. until service time. 

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SMITH CHARLES LYNN 
(October 3, 1950 - January 23, 2009)

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Charles Lynn Smith passed away on January 23, 2009 at the age of 58. 

He was born in Tylertown, MS to Ruth Bennett Smith and the late Charlie C. 
Smith and has been a resident of Mandeville for the past 20 years.

The beloved husband of the late Dawn Gatlin Smith, he is survived by his son, 
Charles Lynn, Jr. "Chad" and one daughter, Amanda Dawn Smith. He is also 
survived by a devoted family friend, Carol Sonnier.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services 
on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 12:00 Noon from St. Timothy United Methodist 
Church, 335 Asbury Dr., Mandeville, LA 70471.

Visiting hours at the Church will begin at 10:30 AM.

Interment will follow services at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens in Covington. 

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STEPHENSON, JESSIE "J.D.", SR.
(September 20, 1926 - January 23, 2009)

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Jessie Darvin "Dee" Stephenson, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, 
January 23, 2009 at the age of 82. 

He was born in Clinton, TX to the late Rufus D. and Mary Ard Stephenson and has 
been a resident of Mandeville since 2002.

The beloved husband of Gloria Serigne Stephenson for 58 years, he is survived 
by his son, Jessie D., Jr. (wife Carolyn); two daughters, Mary S. Anderson 
(husband Mike) and Patti M. Pique (husband Jerry); two sisters, Marie Perry, 
Margie Jordan; four grandchildren: Natasha Ricca Stephens (husband Clinton), 
Leigh Ann Withrow (husband Matt), Sarah Shipman Ferro (husband Phil), Rachel 
Mary Anderson; four great-grandchildren Hannah, Carter, Ellie, Zachary and a 
host of nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his brother, Rufus Ard Stephenson and one sister, 
Darla Stephenson.

Jessie served his country in WW II as a Sergeant in the US Army. He loved 
working the land as a farmer, land surveyor and gardening with his dog Smokey. 
He was a devout Christian and served his Lord faithfully as a parishioner of 
Our Lady of the Lake in Mandeville. Relatives and friends of the family are 
invited to attend the funeral mass on Monday, January 26, 2009 at 11:00 AM from 
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 312 Lafitte St., Mandeville, LA 70448.

Visiting at the church will begin at 9:30 AM.

Interment will follow mass at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens in Covington. 

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WEAVER, ELAINE MYERS 
(April 30, 1921 - January 23, 2009)

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Elaine Myers Weaver passed away on Friday, January 23, 2009 at her Mandeville 
residence.

Beloved wife of 62 years to Edward G. Weaver, Sr.; loving mother of Nancy 
Weaver and Eddie Weaver and his wife Connie; grandmother to Emily and Daniel 
Weaver; and sister of Kathleen Cline. She was preceded in death by her mother, 
Martha Jane Meldrum Myers; her father, Claude Joseph Myers; and two brothers, 
Dean and Gilbert Myers.

Age 87, she was a native of Provo, UT and a resident of Mandeville for over 20 
years.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend funeral services on 
Monday, January 26, 2009 at 11:00 AM at St. Timothy United Methodist Church, 
335 Asbury Drive, Mandeville, LA 70448.

Visitation AT THE CHURCH will begin at 10:00 AM on Monday.

Interment will follow services at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. 

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RAINEY, JANICE MARLENE 
(May 4, 1940 - January 24, 2009)

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Janice Marlene Hyatt Rainey passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2009.

Beloved wife of 50 years to Jesse Rainey; loving mother of Kevin Eric Rainey 
and his wife Kacie, Rebecca Lynette Rainey, Ron Michael Rainey and Brian Derek 
Rainey; grandmother to Hailey Jenna Rainey, Tori Banks, Olivia Kate Rainey, 
Carter David Rainey and Kellin Parker Rainey; and sister of Marilyn Hyatt 
Garrett and her husband Johnny, Jerry Hyatt and his wife Yvonne and Larry Hyatt 
and his wife Peggy. 

She was preceded in death by her mother, Selma Rebecca Dillon Hyatt Heine; and 
her father, Claude Hyatt.

Age 68, she was a native of Covington, LA and a resident of Loranger, LA for 
the past 34 years.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend funeral services on 
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 10:00 AM from the Chapel at E.J. Fielding Funeral 
Home, 2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433.

A wake will be held on Monday, January 26, 2009 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM; 
visitation will resume on Tuesday at 9:00 AM at the funeral home.

Interment will follow in the Rainey Cemetery in Folsom, LA. 

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SMITH, DON E., SR.
(June 23, 1930 - January 24, 2009)

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Don Edward Smith,Sr., beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away 
peacefully after a long illness on Saturday, January 24, 2009.

He was 78. Born in Etowah, TN to the late Fred and Kate Dunn Smith he is 
survived by his beloved wife Joan King Smith; three sons: Donnie, Randy (Adele) 
and Steve (Lisa) Smith; two step-sons, Steve (Charlotte) and Chris (Marianne) 
King; 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. He is also survived by his 
brother, Dewayne (Jayne) Smith; one sister, Joan (Robert) Clark and one sister-
in-law, Louise Hampton.

Mr. Smith was a veteran of the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict, served 
as a Member of the Slidell City Council, taught Real Estate for the Lincoln 
Institute, he was a Notary Public and was also Chief Deputy Assessor for St. 
Tammany Parish.

His favorite hobbies were community theatre, traveling, photography and 
cooking.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services 
on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 2:00 PM from the Chapel at E.J. Fielding 
Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave., Covington, LA 70433.

Visiting hours will begin at 11:00 AM.

Interment will follow services at the Mandeville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Tammany Deputy Sheriffs 
Assn., P.O. Box 1120, Covington, LA 70434

or to St. Jude Children's Hospital, (800) 873-6983 

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KING, PAUL DAWSON, SR.
(August 10, 1950 - January 25, 2009)

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Paul Dawson King, Sr. passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2009. He was born 
August 10, 1950 to Lillie Mae Booth King and the late Dewitt King and has been 
a life resident of Bush, LA.

The beloved husband of Katherine Warner King, he is survived by one son, Paul 
"P.J." King, Jr. and his sister, Cheryl K. Adams. He was preceded in death by 
his brother, Norman Lee King.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services 
on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 2:00 PM from the Chapel at E.J. Fielding 
Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave., Covington, LA 70433.

Visiting hours will begin at 12:00 Noon.

Following Wednesday's services, Paul will be cremated.

In Lieu of flowers, please make donations to E.J. Fielding Funeral Home to help 
defer funeral costs. 

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St. Tammany News (Covington, LA) 
Monday, January 26, 2009

HALE

On Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, Donnie Hale, 72, of Slidell, passed away. 

He was a member of the House of Prayers Church of God in Slidell.

He is survived by his nieces and nephews, Carolyn Tomczak, Cindy Hale Crain, 
Billy Hale, Amanda Schmolke and Sara Schmolke. He is also survived by two 
brothers, William C. Hale and Roger Schmolke; his sister, Shirley Moore; and a 
host of other nieces and nephews.

Hale was preceded in death by his wife Connie Hale; his parents William and 
Helen Hale; two brothers, Robert Eugene Hale and Charles Schmolke; and sister 
Kathleen Alsobrooks.

Funeral services will be held today at 1 p.m. from the chapel of D.T. Williams 
Funeral Home, 67525 Louisiana Highway 41, Pearl River. Visitation will be from 
9 a.m. until the service time. 
Interment is to follow at Hickory Memorial Gardens Cemetery. 
Sister Kitty Hale to be officiating. 

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St. Tammany News (Covington, LA) 
Monday, January 26, 2009

MULLAN

Lorene Carole Mullan, born June 29, 1939, in Winnipeg, Canada, passed away 
Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, in Milton, Fla. after a brief but courageous battle 
with cancer.

She was the wife of Lt. Cmdr. Edward Kit Mullan with whom she traveled the 
country as a U.S. Coast Guard wife before settling in Slidell.

She is survived by her children Elaine Brown (Carl). Michael Mullan 
(Elizabeth), Brenda McBride (Carol Ann), Debbie Mullan (Angela) and Cheryl 
Wainright (Patrick). Carole was the grandmother of Patrick and Christopher 
Brown, Stephanie LeBlanc (Beau), Everett, Emily, Shelby and Garrett Wainright, 
David and Abby Mullan. She was also soon to be great-grandmother of Audrey Lynn 
LeBlanc.

She was the daughter of Jessie C. Johnson and the late Lawrence G. Lennox.

Having been a resident of Slidell until Katrina took her home of 32 years, 
Carole was involved in many service groups of the community. Beta Sigma Phi, 
Preceptor Sigma chapter, honored her for many years of service as Woman of the 
Year 2000. She held many offices with the American Legion Auxiliary post 374 of 
Slidell.

The Friends of the Slidell Library also enjoyed her help. Carole had a great 
love of arts and crafts, scrapbooking and handmade holiday cards were always 
sent for friends and family to enjoy.

To Mom, a heartfelt Goodnight Irene! A memorial to celebrate her life will be 
announced at a later date. 

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SUTHERLAND GREGORY B. 
(November 4, 1971 - January 26, 2009)

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Gregory B. Sutherland passed away on Monday, January 26, 2009.

Beloved husband of Karen Sutherland. Step-father of Tracy Gross, Christian, 
Lane and Ruby. Son of Brenda Babb and Gary Sutherland. Brother of Gary Lynn 
Sutherland and Michelle Davis. Also survived by 18 nieces and nephews.

Age 37 years. A native of Batesville, AR and a resident of Mandeville, LA for 
the past 7 years.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services 
on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 11:00 AM from E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Inc., 
2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433. Friends may call on Saturday from 9:00 
AM until service time.

His remains will then be forwarded to Roller Crouch Funeral Home, 510 E. 
College St., Batesville, AR 70201 for a visitation on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 from 
6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. A funeral service will be held at Oak Grove Church of 
God near Drasco, AR on Monday.

Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Drasco, AR.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to St. Jude's Children's 
Hospital. 

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RYALL, CHERYL 
(December 22, 1975 - January 27, 2009)

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Cheryl Lynn Ryall passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2009.

Beloved mother of Christy Lynn Ryall, Sherry Lynn Ryall and Steven Joseph 
Ferrill; grand-daughter of Shirley Cosgrove and Morris Dellavalle; sister of 
Earl, III, Michael, Dawn and Shirley Delaune and Victor Ryall; and girlfriend 
to Danny Ferrill.

Age 33, she was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Kenner, LA.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend memorial services on 
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 11:00 AM from the Chapel at E.J. Fielding 
Funeral Home Inc., 2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433. 

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SHARP, ROYAL MORRIS 
(August 26, 1932 - January 27, 2009)

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Royal "Morris" Sharp passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at the age of 76.

Beloved husband of Norma Rushing Sharp. Also survived by his children, Valerie 
St. Amant and husband Richard, Melanie Blanco Sharp and Morris "Marty" Sharp; 
grandchildren, Katheryn, Hannah and Caroline St. Amant and Selina Blanco Sharp; 
siblings, Lorraine LeBlanc, John Sedrick Sharp, Glynn Sharp, Dale Sharp, Robert 
Sharp and Seline Aldean Sharp; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded 
in death by his parents, Rudolph and Hazel Sharp.

Mr. Sharp was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran, retired from the U.S. Department 
of Agriculture and was an avid hunter, outdoorsman and gardener.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services 
on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 12:00 noon from the Chapel at E.J. Fielding 
Funeral Home Inc., 2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433 with visitation on 
Monday evening beginning at 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM and on Tuesday from 10:00 AM 
until service time. 
Interment will follow in Sharp's Chapel Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to the American Diabetes 
Assoc. or the charity of your choice. 

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St. Tammany News (Covington, LA) 
Wednesday, January 28, 2009

GILL

Bienville "B" Gill, died Jan. 26, 2009, at his residence. 

He was born Sept. 8, 1926, in McNeil, Miss. He was retired from Norfolk 
Southern Railroad after 43 years of dedicated service. He loved the outdoors, 
hunting and fishing with his son and grandson.

He is survived by his only son, Joseph Gill; daughter-in-law, Anne Gill; and 
three precious grandchildren, Wesley, Michaela and McKenzie. He was the brother 
of Ava Ray. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and his pet and 
constant companion, AbbyGail.

Bienville was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Helen Joyce McKinnon 
Gill; parents, Otis and Ada Gill; and three brothers, Ben, Ottis and Granville.

He was loved by everyone who had the privilege to know him. He will be missed 
by all.

A private funeral service was held at Honaker Funeral Home in Slidell. 

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St. Tammany News (Covington, LA) 
Wednesday, January 28, 2009

POSEY

Thomas A. Posey Jr., longtime resident of Slidell, died Jan. 22 in Waynesville, 
N.C., after a lengthy illness.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy Grice Boba; daughters, Janice Posey and Judy 
Green; and son, Jerry Posey. He is also survived by his stepdaughter, Loraine 
Nybo; and grandchildren, Kelby and Galeen Greene.

A small service will be held for the immediate family. 

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WALPOLE, RANDALL KENNETH 
(September 1, 1957 - January 28, 2009)

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Randy K. Walpole passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 28, 2009.

He was the beloved father of Krissy Sandifer, Lindy Walpole, Randy Miller and 
Jason Glaze. Grandfather of Gracie Miller and Trinity Glaze. Son of Kenneth 
Walpole and Phyllis Mejia. Step-son of Al Mejia, Sr. Brother of Steven Walpole, 
Gari Richman and the late Candy Autry. Step-brother of Al Mejia, Jr., Angelle 
Melton and Ann Mejia.

He was an avid race fan. He adored his children, family and friends.

Age 51 years. A native of Mt. Vernon, OH and a longtime resident of Covington, 
LA.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services 
on Monday, February 2, 2009 at 1:00 PM from the Chapel at E.J. Fielding Funeral 
Home Inc., 2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433 with visitation on Monday 
beginning at 11:00 AM until service time.

Interment will follow in Neal Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer memorial donations for the welfare 
of his children sent to any Statewide Bank. 

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BARBARO, DOROTHY MAE HARTFIELD 
(July 9, 1921 - January 29, 2009)

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Dorothy Mae Hartfield Barbaro passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2009 at the 
age of 87.

Beloved wife of Leonard Barbaro. Also survived by her children and their 
spouses, "Jimmy" (Jan), Gary (Karen), Jeff (Juanita) and Lynda Barbaro; 
grandchildren, Shane and Mandy Barbaro, Angelle Babin, Stacey Collins, Kristyn 
and Jeffery Barbaro; great-grandchildren, Jouet, Briggs, Brady, Brooke and 
Colson; and nine brothers and sisters. 

Preceded in death by her parents, Velma Holston Hartfield and Martin Hartfield; 
one daughter, Maria L. Barbaro; and one sister.

She was a native of Poplarville, MS, a longtime resident of Kenner and a 
resident of the northshore since 1993.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services 
on Monday, February 2, 2009 at 11:00 AM from the Chapel at E.J. Fielding 
Funeral Home Inc., 2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433 with visitation on 
Monday beginning at 9:00 AM until service time.

Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to STARC Adult Services 
West, Attn. Beth Mitchell, 1541 St. Ann Place, Slidell, LA 70458.

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GASPARD, LUCILLE HOOVER 
(March 16, 1919 - January 30, 2009)

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Lucille Hoover Gaspard passed away on Friday, January 30, 2009 at the age of 
89.

Beloved wife of the late Edward Joseph Gaspard. Mother of Evelyn Gaspard Auld. 
Daughter of the late Juanita Rohli Hoover and Christian Hoover. Grandmother of 
Carla Doiron wife of Allen Doiron, Jr., Phillip Auld and Stuart Auld. Great-
grandmother of Christopher Doiron and Joseph Doiron. Sister of Albert C. 
Hoover.

She was a native of New Orleans, a longtime resident of Metairie and Hammond 
and relocated to Covington in 2005 and was a member of St. Peter's NAIM 
Society.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass on 
Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 11:00 AM from St. Peter Catholic Church, 125 E. 
19th St., Covington, LA with visitation at church on Thursday beginning at 9:30 
AM until Mass time. Interment will follow in Hope Mausoleum on Canal St. in New 
Orleans.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer Masses or donations to Hospice of 
St. Tammany.