Obituaries from THE HAMMOND DAILY STAR, Jan. 2003; Hammond, Tangipahoa Parish, LA. Submitted to the USGenWeb Archives by Don Johnson, Jan, 2003 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ January 01, 2003 * Myrtis "Myrt" Hebert Meyn, 72, Ponchatoula. * Clinton Stirgus Sr., 49, Hammond. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MYRTIS HEBERT MEYN PONCHATOULA - Myrtis "Myrt" Hebert Meyn, 72, died today, Dec. 31, 2002, at Belle Maison Nursing Home. Survivors include two daughters, Verna Foster of Ponchatoula and Myrtis "Twinkle" Guichet of Ponchatoula; two sons, Bentley "Benny" John Harris of Ponchatoula, Charles "Boobie" J. Meyn Jr. of Ponchatoula; a brother, Dennis Hebert of Ponchatoula; a brother, Dennis Hebert of Ponchatoula; two sisters, Frances Valenti and Diane Wright, both of Ponchatoula; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her second husband, Charles Joseph Meyn; first husband, Charles Jollie Harris; her parents, Bentley Charles and Margorie Eschenberg Hebert; and two brothers, Charles and Vernon Hebert. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, tonight from 6 to 10 with a vigil prayer service at 7 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLINTON STIRGUS SR. Clinton Stirgus Sr., 49, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002, at his home. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer Stirgus of Hammond; four sons, Clinton Stirgus Jr. of Kenner, Richard Stirgus of Reno, Nevada; Elliot Stirgus of Roseland and Roston Stirgus of Hammond; three daughters, Lashonda, Crystal and Lacy Stirgus, all of Hammond. Visitation will be at Greater St. James Missionary Baptist Church, Tickfaw, Friday from 5 until the Rev. Wilbard Jones conducts the funeral at 7 p.m. Dismissal will be Saturday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Holly Garden Cemetery, Hammond. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Denham Springs, is in charge. January 02, 2003 * Floyd David Benjamin, 75, Ponchatoula * Elaine Cooper, 79, Kenner * Bradford Keith Hill, 28, Independence * Lawrence Jackson, 52, Roseland * Carl Monroe Johnson, 69, Denham Springs * Donald Ray Norton, 43, Hammond * Juanita Stevens Raiford, 78, Ponchatoula * Louise Ophelia Farrell Vampran, 88, Maurepas -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FLOYD DAVID BENJAMIN PONCHATOULA - Floyd David Benjamin, 75, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of Minnesota and a Merchant Marine. He is survived by one niece. A memorial service will be held Saturday at the Lee's Landing Marina. His body was donated to Tulane University School of Medicine. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ELAINE COOPER KENNER - Elaine Cooper, 79, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002, at Kenner Regional Hospital. She was a native of French Harbor, Honduras, and a former resident of Amite. She is survived by her husband, John A. Cooper Sr.; her children, Sonia Chalona, Johnny Cooper Jr., Gloria C. Solorzano and Gary Cooper; two sisters, Sarita Moya and Iona Steele; a brother, Willard Wood; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers. Visitation will be today at Tharp Sontheimer Tharp Funeral Home, Metairie, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. until the funeral at noon. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BRADFORD KEITH HILL INDEPENDENCE - Bradford Keith "Brad" Hill, 28, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, in Livingston Parish in an automobile accident. He was a native of Albany. He is survived by one son, Kolby Wayne Hill of Livingston; one daughter, Mary Kalyn Hill of Livingston; his mother, Flo Hutson Hill of Albany; his father, Keith W. Hill of Tylertown, Miss.; his maternal grandfather, Donald Hutson of Albany; and his paternal grandmother, Ruby Lee Newman Hill of Tickfaw. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Juanita Stilley Hutson; and his paternal grandfather, Homer Hill. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. The Rev. J.E. Ellis and the Rev. Adrien Spikes will conduct the funeral at Calvary Pentecostal Church at 2. Burial will be in Bradford Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LAWRENCE JACKSON ROSELAND - Lawrence Jackson, 52, died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, Independence. He was a native of Roseland. He is survived by one son, Darrell Perry of Independence; two sisters, Patsy Ford of Roseland and Connie Sue Jackson of Seattle; two brothers, Leroy Jackson of Seattle and Willie Earl Jackson of Roseland; and his mother, Edith M. Jackson of Roseland. He was preceded in death by his father, Hollis Jackson; and two brothers, Lionell and Hollis Jackson Jr. Visitation will be Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 to 9 p.m. The Rev. James Mahoney will conduct the funeral Saturday at Mount Gillian Baptist Church at noon. Burial will be in Big Zion Cemetery, Roseland. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CARL MONROE JOHNSON DENHAM SPRINGS - Carl Monroe Johnson, 69, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002, at Summit Hospital, Baton Rouge. He was a native of Independence, a truck driver and a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Laura Messina Johnson of Denham Springs; one son, Chris Johnson of Denham Springs; two brothers, Johnnie Johnson of Independence and Clyde Johnson of Denham Springs; and one sister, Marlie J. Cutrer of Amite. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Hattie Bankston Johnson. Visitation will be Friday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Bankston Cemetery, 4th Ward. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DONALD RAY NORTON Donald Ray Norton, 43, died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002, at his home. He was a native of Hammond and a construction worker. He was a member of the Army National Guard. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Norton of Hammond; four daughters, Donna Norton, Shawntrelle Norton, Sheundria Norton and Demetria Norton, all of Hammond; six sisters, Alberta Whiting, Octavia Parker and Brenda Rice, all of San Antonio, Willette Carter of Fort Hood, Texas, Janette Primus of California and Clara Miller of Georgia; three brothers, Paul Norton of Lake Charles, Bruce Norton of Hammond and J. Hillard of McComb, Miss.; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ella and Paul Norton; and two brothers, Clarence Norton and George Norton. Visitation will be Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, from 5 to 9 p.m. John Burris will conduct the funeral at Saturday at Oak Grove Church of Christ Holiness, Hammond, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Holly Garden Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUANITA STEVENS RAIFORD PONCHATOULA - Juanita Stevens Raiford, 78, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002, at her home. She was a native of Ponchatoula. She is survived by two daughters, Lanita Westmoreland of Dayton, Texas; and Connie Rowland of Canton, Mich.; one son, Jay Raiford Custer of South Dakota; one sister, Doris Stevens Hoover of Ponchatoula; one brother, Elmer Stevens of Ponchatoula; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Wallace Raiford; her parents, Byron and Laura Poche Stevens; three sisters, Ellen Anthon, Irene Sleep and Aline Todd; six brothers, Victor, Wilson, Roy, Paul, Forrest and Ivy Stevens. Visitation will be Friday at Geisler Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 9 a.m. until the Rev. William Eubanks conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Sand Hill Cemetery, Ponchatoula. Donations may be made to North Oaks Hospice or First United Methodist Church Sanctuary Fund, Ponchatoula. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOUISE OPHELIA FARRELL VAMPRAN MAUREPAS - Louise Ophelia Farrell Vampran, 88, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Bear Island. She is survived by one daughter, Geraldine "Jerry" Ouber of Bear Island; one son, Michael Vampran of Bear Island; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Vampran; her parents, Antoine and Loney Midere Farrell; five sisters, Anges and Lavonia Pinion, Mabel Christiansen, Ethel Millet and Eva Farrell; and three brothers, Joseph, Adam and Henry Farrell. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Bear Island, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Maurepas Cemetery. January 03, 2003 * Warren Julius Adams, 77, Independence * Ruth D. Anderson, 94, New Orleans * Elmer A. Eastman, 85, Hammond * Martin W. Elder, 53, Amite * Burnes B. Hoyt, 81, Lee's Landing * Morris Joseph Landry, 87, Gramercy * Dale J. Magee, 68, Franklinton * Michael Powell, 53, Tickfaw * Sharon Williams Rooney, 52, Tickfaw * Paulina Alice Scott Harling Sandifer, 84, Chesbrough -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WARREN JULIUS ADAMS INDEPENDENCE - Warren Julius Adams, 77, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, Independence. He was a native of Hammond, an electrical engineer having worked in television and radio industry and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II having received a Purple Heart. He is survived by two daughters, Wanda Adams Gaudry of Metairie, and Cindy Adams Overstreet of Hammond; one sister, Myrtle A. Drago of Hammond; one brother, Phillip J. Adams of Modesto, Calif.; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie E. Adams; two brothers, David and Ralph Adams; one sister, Mildred A. Carroll; and his parents, Warren and Mabel Brown Adams. Visitation will be Saturday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 8 until 10:45 a.m. The funeral will be at 11 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Hammond. Burial will be in Rose Memorial Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RUTH D. ANDERSON NEW ORLEANS - Ruth D. Anderson, 94, died Friday, Dec. 27, 2002, at Canon Hospice, New Orleans. She was a native of Springfield. The funeral was today at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond. Burial was in Galilee Cemetery, Springfield. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ELMER A. EASTMAN Elmer A. Eastman, 85, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002, at Belle Maison Nursing Home, Ponchatoula. He was a native of Empire. He is survived by three sisters, Earleen Hall of Flora, Miss., Editha Moffitt of Mansfield and Ethel Hase of Mobile, Ala. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abion and Adelaide R. Eastman; and three brothers, Urbin, Samuel and Merrill Eastman. Visitation will be Saturday at Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, from 3 p.m. until the funeral at 4. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARTIN W. ELDER AMITE - Martin W. Elder, 53, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, at his home near Amite. He was a native of Independence, a self-employed salesman and a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Guichet Elder of Amite; two daughters, Tonya Elder Milton and Jenny Elder Anthony, both of Amite; one sister, Judy Elder Worley of Houston; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carrie Mulina Elder; and two brothers, Thomas Rutland and Raymond "Gene" Rutland. Visitation will be today at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. until Don McGee conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BURNES B. HOYT LEE'S LANDING - Burnes B. Hoyt, 81, died today, Jan. 3, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of Ponchatoula. He is survived by his wife, Annie Effler Hoyt of Lee's Landing; three sons, Delmas Hoyt of Ponchatoula, Arnold Hoyt and Stanley B. Hoyt, both of Lee's Landing; two daughters, Evelyn Dillard of Magnolia, Miss., and Winnie Hoyt of Lee's Landing; 16 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; one brother, Ted Hoyt of Holden; and one sister, Helen Thorske of Hammond. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Elizabeth Morgan Hoyt; two sons, Thomas and Kelvin Hoyt; and three sisters, Ruby Lee Tallo, Kathleen Prevost and Myrtis Hoyt. Visitation will be Saturday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 10 p.m. The Rev. James Ray Robertson and Dewitt Kinchen will conduct the funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MORRIS JOSEPH LANDRY GRAMERCY - Morris Joseph Landry, 87, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003. He was a native of Kraemer and a retired assistant superintendent with Colonial Square Refinery. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1817, a fourth degree Knight of Archbishop Blenk Charter, a member of Gramercy Volunteer Fire Department and assistant fire chief and a member of the Lutcher High School Quarterback Club. He is survived by his wife, Marie Roccoforte. Landry; four daughters, Gerry Hotard, JoAnn Bland, Kat Bocz and Marsha LeBlanc; one son, Bubby Landry; 13 grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Valfroid and Aimee Trosclair Landry; four sisters, Mildred Trosclair, Enola Amato, Noline Boudreaux Portier and Anicia Bourgeois. Visitation will be today at the Knights of Columbus Council Home, Gramercy, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday at Sacred Heart Church, Gramercy, from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Ed Fuss conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in St. Joseph Mausoleum, Paulina. H.C. Alexander Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, is in charge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DALE J. MAGEE FRANKLINTON - Dale J. Magee, 68, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, at East Jefferson General Hospital. He was a retired business manager for Sigma Coating in New Orleans, a U.S. Air Force veteran and a member of the First Baptist Church of Franklinton. He is survived by his mother, Mildred B. Magee of Franklinton; two brothers, Gary Magee of Baton Rouge and Ken Magee of Hammond. He was preceded in death by his father, Delos J. Magee. The Rev. John Gilbert and Danny Von Kanel conducted the funeral today, and burial was in in Ellis Cemetery. Crain Funeral Home, Inc., Franklinton, was in charge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MICHAEL POWELL TICKFAW - Michael Powell, 53, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHARON WILLIAMS ROONEY TICKFAW - Sharon Williams Rooney, 52, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, in St. Tammany Parish. Survivors include her husband, William Joseph Rooney of Tickfaw; one daughter, Stacie L. Parr of Independence; one brother, John Williams of Husser; her mother, Elma Bahm of Husser; three stepsons, Jeffrey Rooney of Hammond, David Rooney of Ponchatoula and Patrick Rooney of Marrero; one stepdaughter, Patricia Power of Kenner; two grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Claude Williams; and one stepdaughter, Bridget Fedele. Visitation will be Saturday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 10 a.m. until the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Loranger Community Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAULINA ALICE SCOTT HARLING SANDIFER CHESBROUGH - Paulina Alice Scott Harling Sandifer, 84, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, at Kentwood Manor Nursing Home. She was a native of Lee County, Miss. She is survived by two daughters, Fay Harling Liuzza of Amite and Betty Harling Travis of Chesbrough; one son, Jonnie Clay Harling of Houston; two brothers, Roy and Jack Scott; three sisters, Hattie Burns, Luna Lee Pace and Jean McCreary; four grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, J.C. Harling; second husband, Lewis W. Sandifer; her parents, John and Effie Carlock Scott; five brothers, William "Doc," Andrew "Brownie," John, R.W. and J.C. Scott; and four sisters, Velma, Mary, Maud and an infant sister. Visitation will be Saturday at First Baptist Church of Arcola from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Bob Simpson conducts the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. January 06, 2003 * Danna Kemp Clark, 91, Ponchatoula * Margie Battles Drude, 73, Ponchatoula * Thornwell Preston Field, 82, Fluker * Ray Hudson, 69, Holden * Robert Morse, 75, Metairie * Edna Bernard Quave, 91, Winder, Ga. * Starr Simundson, 75, Bogalusa -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DANNA KEMP CLARK PONCHATOULA - Danna Kemp Clark, 91, died Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003, in Hammond. He was a native of Kentwood, was a strawberry and vegetable farmer, operated the Ponchatoula Farm Bureau and was a member of French Corner Baptist Church, Ponchatoula. He is survived by four sons, Don Clark of Nevada, Melvin Clark of Arkansas, Paul Clark of Lafayette, and Dudley Clark of Ponchatoula; two sisters, Sally Arnold of Hammond and Kitty Settoon of Ponchatoula; two brothers, Pete Clark of Ponchatoula and Dempsy Clark of Arizona; 15 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Ferrant-Clark; an infant daughter, Verina Cecila Clark; his mother, Maria Kemp Clark; father, John Thomas Clark; brothers, John, Billy, Jimmy and Wilfred Clark; and sisters, Gladys Welch and Marget McLain. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Paul Ferrant and the Rev. Paul Clark conduct the funeral at 3:30 p.m. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARGIE BATTLES DRUDE PONCHATOULA - Margie Batttles Drude, 73, died Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Amite. She is survived by her husband, Robert "Bobby" Drude of Ponchatoula; one daughter, Laurie Drude Allen of Ponchatoula; one son, Brent Drude of Ponchatoula; two sisters, Mary Retha Davis of Amite, and Clara Bennett of Mississippi; two brothers, Jimmy and Clifford Battles, both of Amite; and two grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Nathan and Lucille Bennett Battles; and one brother, Melvin Battles. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 10 p.m, and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Louis Husser and the Rev. Jake Roudkovski conduct the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gideons International Bible Fund. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THORNWELL PRESTON FIELD FLUKER - Thornwell Preston Field, 82, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, at Live Oak Assisted Living Facility, Hammond. He was a native and lifelong resident of Fluker. He is survived by four daughters, Betty Ray Field of Baton Rouge, Donna Lee Field Mixon of Pensacola, Fla., Judy Lynn Field Crawford and Patsy Kay Field Turner, both of Hammond; one sister, Sue Field Hood of Hammond; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Magruder Field; one brother, Richard Kent Field; his parents, Thomas Preston and Louise Kent Field; and one grandchild. Visitation will be Tuesday at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, 5 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday from 8 until the funeral at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Amite Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Richard Murphy Memorial Hospice, 16013 Halbert Lane, Hammond, LA 70403; the charity of your choice, or the Amite-Arcola Presbyterian Church in Amite. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RAY HUDSON HOLDEN - Ray Hudson, 69, died Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003, at his home. He was a native of Marion County, Miss., and minister of Faith Apostolic Church. He was the chaplain of the Livingston Parish Jail and an active member of his community. He is survived by two daughters, Deborah Barber of Franklinton, and Tabitha Arceneaux of Holden; his mother, Fronnie Hudson of Albany; three sisters, Grace Hano of Foxworth, Miss., Bessie Reynolds of Pearl River and Ruth Payne of Albany; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joy F. Hudson; his father, Ed Hudson; and one sister, Annie Terrell. Visitation will be today at Faith Apostolic Church, Holden, from 6 p.m until the Rev. Daryl Morse conducts the funeral Tuesday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Twin Pines Cemetery, Holden. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ROBERT MORSE METAIRIE - Robert "Bud" Morse, 75, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, at Kenner Regional Hospital. He was a native of Ponchatoula. He is survived by his wife, Valerie Betz Morse of Metairie; one daughter, Catherine Stephan of LaPlace; two sons, Robert Morse Jr. and Steve Morse, both of Metairie; one brother, Melvin "Tuck" Morse of Ponchatoula; one sister, Beatrice Hoover of Ponchatoula; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert J. and Lillie Mae McCrory Morse; one brother, Roy "Dook" Morse; and one sister, Melody M. Threeton. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 1 until the Rev. Bob Deich conducts the funeral at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EDNA BERNARD QUAVE WINDER, Ga. - Edna Bernard Quave, 91, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, at Briarwood Nursing Home, Tucker, Ga. She was a native of Folsom. She is survived by one son, Joseph Quave of Hammond; four daughters, Elsie Willie of Folsom, Juanita Bookmiller of Tucker, Ga., Betty Quave of Lilburn, Ga., and Ellen Wilbanks of Dacula, Ga.; one sister, Phoebe Bernard of Hammond; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by one son, Douglas Quave; five sisters, Deanie Quave, Christine Ladner, Alice Willie, Mary Bush and Easter Quave. Visitation will be today at Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the funeral at noon. Burial will be in Joiner Cemetery, Loranger. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STARR SIMUNDSON BOGALUSA - Starr Simundson, 75, died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2002, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. She was a native of Cavalier, N.D., and an Eastern Star member. She is survived by three daughters, Terry Lynn Burnstad, Tenna Lee Torres and Jody Simundson Watson; one brother, Darle Marquardt; one sister, Dorthy Smith; one son, Kenneth Edward Simundson; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Jan. 10, 2003, at First Presbyterian Church of Bogalusa. Bagnell & Son Funeral Home, Bogalusa, is in charge. In lieu of flowers make donations to First Presbyterian Church Youth of Annunciation Catholic School Scholarship tuition assistance. January 07, 2003 * Hamilton Lee Moak, 68, Loranger * Edna Bernard Quave, 91, Folsom HAMILTON LEE MOAK LORANGER - Hamilton Lee "H.L." Moak, 68, died Monday, Jan. 6, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of Brookhaven, Miss.; a truck driver and a U.S. Army veteran of Korea. He is survived by five daughters, Cathy Moak Phelps of Columbia, Miss., Jeannine Moak of Monticello, Miss., Lee Ann Moak of Roseland, Essie Slocum of Foxworth, Miss., and Hilda Moak of Amite; three sons, Marvin Moak of Purvis, Miss., and Hamilton Moak of Roseland; three stepchildren, Alice Penton, Raymond Neal Sr. and George Neal Sr.; two sisters, Hilda Boyd of Loranger and Thelma Vicknair of Hillsdale; 12 grandchildren, numerous step- grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys E. Moak; his parents, Monroe and Essie Moak; one sister, Essie Louise Hall; and one brother, James E. Moak Sr. Visitation will be today at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Brad Terrell conducts the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens, Hammond. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EDNA BERNARD QUAVE FOLSOM - Edna Bernard Quave, 91, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, at Briarwood Nursing Home, Tucker, Ga. She was a native of Winder, Ga. She is survived by one son, Joseph Quave of Hammond; four daughters, Elsie Willie of Folsom, Juanita Bookmiller of Tucker, Ga., Betty Quave of Lilburn, Ga. and Ellen Wilbanks of Dacula, Ga.; one sister, Phoebe Bernard of Hammond; 12 grandchildren, 16 great- grandchildren and four great-great-granchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Douglas Quave; five sisters, Deanie Quave, Christine Ladner, Alice Willie, Mary Bush and Easter Quave; and three brothers, Dewey, James and Sam Bernard. The funeral was today, and burial was in Joiner Cemetery, Loranger. Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. January 08, 2003 * Shirley Coston-McGary, 63, Independence * Paula Mae Wall Pickart, 84, Kentwood * Florence Greeley Scott, 97, Hammond * Tyler Earl Thomas, 18, Mandeville SHIRLEY COSTON-MCGARY INDEPENDENCE - Shirley Coston-McGary, 63, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Independence and a nursing assistant. She is survived by three daughters, JoAnn Crosby, Donna Fay Coston and Helen Ford, all of Independence three sons, Edward Coston of Independence and Kelvin and Christopher Coston, both of Hammond; three sisters, Ernestine Kinchen and Bessie Showers, both of Albany, and Beverly Ledbetter of Independence; five brothers, Fredrick Kelly of Independence, Joe Kelly of LaPlace, Jim Kelly of Lufkin, Texas; Ellis Kelly Jr. of Detroit and Burnell Kelly of Oklahoma; 19 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis and Vernon Kelly Sr.; brother, Frank Kelly; her first husband, Edward Coston; and her second husband, Huey McGary. Visitation will be Thursday at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, from 2 to 5 p.m. The wake will be Thursday at Macedonia Free Will Missionary Baptist Church at 7 p.m. The Rev. Johnny Milton will conduct the funeral Friday at the church at noon. Burial will be in the church cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAULA MAE WALL PICKART KENTWOOD - Paula Mae Wall Pickart, 84, died Monday, Jan. 6, 2003. She was a native of Kentwood. She earned a secondary education degree from Southeastern Louisiana University and a masters degree from Tulane University. She was a retired teacher from Fortier High School in New Orleans and author of the family history book, "The Leas of Line Creek." She is survived by two children, Frank A. Pickart of San Antonio and Peggy Jane Pickart White of Metairie; and one grandchild. A wake will be tonight at Line Creek Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 5 to 9. The funeral will be Thursday at 10 a.m., and burial will be in be in Line Creek Cemetery. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FLORENCE GREELEY SCOTT Florence Greeley Scott, 97, died Monday, Jan. 6, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Osyka, Miss., and a housewife. She was a member of Greenfield Missionary Baptist Church where she was a deaconess. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Dean Alford of Hammond and Betty Earlycut of Baton Rouge; four sons, Arthur "Cuddy" Scott of Bronx, N.Y.; John M. Scott of Chicago, Louis "Dick" Scott of Hammond and Lawrence "Moody" Scott of Las Vegas; one sister, Dorothy Collins of Franklinton; one brother, Curley Gordon of Osyka, Miss.; 48 grandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren, 51 great-great-grandchildren and 23 great-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and four children. Visitation will be Thursday at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 3 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Jerry Hanible will conduct the funeral Friday at Greenfield Missionary Baptist Church, Hammond, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TYLER EARL THOMAS MANDEVILLE - Tyler Earl Thomas, 18, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, in an automobile accident. He was a native of Mandeville. He is survived by his mother, Gretchen I. Winston of Mandeville; his father, Bobby Earl Thomas, Stillwater, Okla.; two sisters, Jennifer D. Thomas of Mandeville and Marleena Thomas of Stillwater, Okla. Visitation will be today at Starlight Baptist Church, Covington, from 6 p.m. until the funeral at 7. Dismissal will be Thursday at Morning Star Baptist Church, Mandeville, and burial will be in Mandeville Cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. January 09, 2003 * Ouida Tate Bankston, 94, Port Vincent * Gilbert Butler, 56, Hammond * Charles Garon Sr., 85, Independence * Hamilton Lee Moak, 68, Loranger * Lena Roberts Raborn, 79, Kentwood * Martin L. Williams, 74, Natalbany OUIDA TATE BANKSTON PORT VINCENT - Ouida Tate Bankston, 94, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003, at her home. She was a native of Livingston Parish. She is survived by one daughter, Shirley Bankston Durbin of Port Vincent; one brother, Jessie Tate of Hammond; two sisters, Louise McNabb of Baton Rouge and Irene Stewart of Albany. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis M. Bankston; five sisters, Julia Tate, Johnnie Hutchinson, Ella Carrol, Nancy Bankston and Eula Morgan. Visitation will be Friday at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery, Baton Rouge. GILBERT BUTLER Gilbert Butler, 56, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He is survived by one brother, Albert Butler of Hammond; and one sister, Carrie Butler of Hammond. The funeral will be Friday at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, at 8 p.m. Dismissal will be Saturday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Hammond. CHARLES GARON SR. INDEPENDENCE - Charles Garon Sr., 85, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003, at his home. He was a native of Independence and retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. He was a retired U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Masonic Order, Livingston Lodge 160, F&AM. He is survived by his wife, Rena Rogers Garon of Independence; one son, Charles Garon Jr. of Walker; one daughter, Jean Garon Cason of Hammond; one brother, Brownie Garon of Independence; two sisters, Bertha Polisso of Hammond and Beatrice Ricks of Arcola; four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Beatrice Luna Garon; three brothers, John Garon, Willie Garon and Leon Garon Jr.; two sisters, Lena and Bernice Nicolosi; and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Friday at First Baptist Church of Independence from 8:30 a.m. until the Rev. Mitch Williams conducts the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Colonial Mausoleum, Independence. HAMILTON LEE MOAK LORANGER - Hamilton Lee "H.L." Moak, 68, died Monday, Jan. 6, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of Brookhaven, Miss.; a truck driver and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by five daughters, Cathy Moak Phelps of Columbia, Miss., Jeannine Moak of Monticello, Miss., Lee Ann Moak of Roseland, Essie Slocum of Foxworth, Miss., and Hilda Moak of Amite; three sons, Marvin Moak of Purvis, Miss., Hamilton Moak of Roseland and Joseph Moak of Wilmer; three stepchildren, Alice Penton, Raymond Neal Sr. and George Neal Sr.; two sisters, Hilda Boyd of Loranger and Thelma Vicknair of Hillsdale; 12 grandchildren and numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys E. Moak; his parents, Monroe and Essie Moak; one sister, Essie Louise Hall; and one brother, James E. Moak Sr. The Rev. Brad Terrell conducted the funeral Wednesday. Burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens, Hammond. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, was in charge. ______________________________________ LENA ROBERTS RABORN KENTWOOD - Lena Roberts Raborn, 79, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003, at her home. She is survived by her children, Carolyn, Thomas, Judy, Donald and Larry Raborn and Ruby Travis; one brother, Angus Roberts of Pasco, Wash.; 10 grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, E.D. Raborn; her parents, John and Beitha Roberts; two sisters, Bertha Rabourn and Jemima Magee; and four brothers, John, Edgar, J.C. and William. Visitation will be today at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Robert's Cemetery near Osyka, Miss. _________________________________ MARTIN L. WILLIAMS NATALBANY - Martin L. Williams, 74, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, Independence. He was a native of Independence and a heavy equipment operator. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Bennett Williams of Independence; six daughters, Jackie Hayden, Sherry Rahn, Barbara Sims, Carla Miller and Tonya McKinney, all of Independence; and Patsy Traylor of Church Point; one son, Ernest Williams of Independence; two sisters, Ethel Mae Bourgeois of Zachary and Lucille Roberie of Jackson; 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandchild; and one brother, Bobby Jones. The Rev. Walter Rahn conducted the funeral today. Burial was in Loranger Cemetery, Loranger.McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, was in charge. January 10, 2003 * Troy Abron Sr., 53, Hammond * Rachel Alack, 26, Hammond TROY ABRON SR. Troy Abron Sr., 53, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center. He was a native of Magnolia, Miss. Survivors include his wife, Williestine J. Abron of Hammond; one daughter, Roschelle Abron of Hammond; one son, Troy Abron Jr. of Hammond; a sister, Elaine Robertson of Hammond; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Claude Abron; his mother, Bessie L. Abron; four brothers, Ernest, Claude, Willie and Roy Abron; one sister, Dorothy Whitsett; and a grandson. Visitation will be today from 5 to 9 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond. The Rev. Matthew Sims will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. at Greater Rose Hill Baptist Church, and burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. RACHEL ALACK Rachel Alack, 26, died Thursday, Jan. 9. 2003, at her home. She was a volunteer with North Oaks Medical Center and with Holy Ghost Catholic Church rectory. Survivors include her parents, Ronnie and Irene Caster Alack, of Hammond; a brother, Michael Alack of Hammond; and two sisters, Rebecca A. Arceneaux of Springfield and Carla Alack of Hammond. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, John and Irene Lagasse Caster; and her paternal grandparents, Kelly and Mary Palmintier Alack. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, today from 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 8 to 10:30 a.m. The Dominican Fathers will conduct the funeral at 11 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Burial will be in Rose Memorial Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Oaks Hospice. January 12, 2003 * Lucille Addison, 90, Greensburg. * Marion Lee Palmer Dillworth, 68, Covington. * Ann Regan Heriard, 65, Tickfaw. * Myrtle Mullins, 79, Tangipahoa. * Donald Ray Smith, 65, Ponchatoula. * Joel Munson Smith, 70, Ponchatoula. * Lee Andrew Threeton, 64, Springfield. * Eleanor K. "Peeps" Ellis, 93, Amite. LUCILLE ADDISON GREENSBURG - Lucille Addison, 90, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. Daughter of the late Harvey and Myrtis Dillon Anderson, she was a native and resident of Greensburg and had been a lunchroom worker. Survivors include nieces and nephews. She was a sister of Effie Addison and Charles Nelson Addison, both deceased. Visitation was Friday and Saturday at McKneely Funeral Home in Kentwood. Dr. John Gibson conducted the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial was in Greensburg Cemetery. MARION LEE PALMER DILLWORTH COVINGTON - Marion Lee Palmer Dillworth, 68, died Jan. 7, 2003, at Lakeview Regional Medical Center. She was a native and resident of Covington, where she worked as a psychiatric aide. Survivors include her husband, Charles P. Dillworth of Covington; a daughter, Charlene P. Dillworth Pierre of Covington; two sons, Gary Leon Lee, of Centreville and Ronald LeRoy Palmer, of Covington; two sisters, Henrietta Baham and June Lee Pichon, both of Covington; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A brother, Richard Lee, and two sisters, Shirley Mae Lee and Louise Lee Davis, preceded her in death. Visitation will be at Greater Starlight Baptist Church today from 6 p.m. until the Rev. George Burris conducts the funeral at 7. Dismissal will be Monday at the church at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Pinecrest Cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home is in charge. ELEANOR K. ELLIS AMITE - Eleanor K. "Peeps" Ellis, 93, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003, in Amite. She was a native and resident of Amite and a former longtime resident of New Orleans. A graduate of Newcomb College, she was a member of the Orleans Club, Le Petit Salon and the Church of the Incarnation. She was a life master in bridge. As a young woman, she flew with Charles Lindbergh in the "Spirit of St. Louis" after he returned home from his transatlantic flight. She enjoyed ballroom dancing. Survivors include a son, Robert S. Ellis; two daughters, Eleanor Ellis Dameron and Martina Ellis; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Judge Robert S. Ellis Jr. of the 1st Circuit Court of Appeal; her parents, Congressman Bolivar E. Kemp and Lallie Conner Kemp, for whom Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center in Independence, is named; and a brother, Bolivar E. Kemp, attorney general of Louisiana from 1948 to 1952. Visitation was at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, Friday. The funeral was at the Church of the Incarnational Episcopal at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Burial was in Amite Cemetery. ANN REGAN HERIARD TICKFAW- Ann Regan Heriard, 65, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003, at her residence. She was a native of New Orleans and had lived in Tickfaw for 26 years. Survivors include her husband Lynn J. Heriard, Jr.; her mother, Mary Bruno Regan; a daughter, Mary Lynn Joly; a son, Craig J. Heriard; her brother, Lorenzo Daniel Regan Jr. and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father Lorenzo Daniel Regan Sr. The Funeral Mass was at the Metairie Chapel of Lamana Panno Fallo, 1717 Veterans Blvd. at Bonnable in Metairie Saturday. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans. DR. WILLIAM H. MOSBY GRETNA - Dr. William H. Mosby, 79, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003, at West Jefferson Medical Center, Marrero. A physician, he was a native of Meridian, Miss., and resident of Gretna. Survivors include his wife, Irma Ray Mosby; a daughter, Mary Elenora "Tracy" Mosby Giannobile of Hammond; a son, William H. "Bubba" Mosby II; a sister, Sara M. Newton; and four brothers; John S., Joseph H., Herman W. and Charles P. Mosby Jr.; and five grandchildren. His parents Mary Semmes Mosby and Dr. Charles Porter Mosby Sr. preceded him in death as did a daughter, Mona Marie Mosby, and a sister, Agnes J. Rand Bullock. Visitation will be tonight from 6 until 11 and Monday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Gretna at 1:30 p.m. with interment in Westlawn Memorial Park. Donations in his memory may be made to Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center, 5600 General DeGaulle Drive, New Orleans 70131. MYRTLE MULLENS TANGIPAHOA - Myrtle Mullins, 79, died Jan. 7, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center. She was a retired postal worker. The funeral was Saturday at noon at Quinn's Chapel AME Church in Tangipahoa. Burial was in Tangipahoa Cemetery. DONALD RAY SMITH PONCHATOULA - Donald Ray Smith, 65, died Jan. 10, 2003, at his residence. He was a native of Kentwood and resident of Ponchatoula. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette "Jan" T. Smith of Ponchatoula; four daughters, Pam McCoy of Pumpkin Center, Karen Young of Loranger, Brenda Vincent of Ponchatoula and Rhonda Albright of Ponchatoula; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. His parents preceded him in death. The funeral was Saturday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, with burial in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Oaks Hospice. JOEL MUNSON SMITH PONCHATOULA - Joel Munson Smith, 70, died Jan. 10, 2003, at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. She was the owner of JMS Designs and Maewood Reception Hall, both of Ponchatoula. Survivors include three daughters, Donna Smith Bruno of Independence, Ninette Marie Smith of Hammond and Wende Smith Powell of Ponchatoula; two sons, Phillip James Smith of Covington and R.A. "Butch" Smith of Ponchatoula; two sisters, Robbie Munson Thibodeaux of Metairie and Ann Munson Daigle of Napoleonville; two brothers, Malcolm "Skipper" Munson Jr., of Napoleonville and Keith Stephen Munson of Ponchatoula; and 11 grandchildren. Her parents, Malcolm and Hattie Earnst Munson, preceded her in death as did a sister, Margaret Munson; a brother, William Alonzo Munson; a grandson, Matthew Smith. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, tonight from 6 until 10 and Monday from 8 a.m. until 10:15 am. The Rev. Justin Kauchak will conduct the funeral Monday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ponchatoula. The family requests memorials to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. LEE ANDREW THREETON SPRINGFIELD - Lee Andrew Threeton, a 64-year-old native and resident of Springfield, died Friday, Jan. 10, 2003, at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. He was a U.S. Army veteran and had retired from the Department of Transportation and Development where he worked as a supervisor. Survivors include a daughter, Sheila Threeton Tallia of Hammond, and two grandchildren. His parents were the late Fritz and Dixie Breeland Threeton. His second wife, Connie I. Threeton; two sons, Aaron and Darren Threeton; a brother, William "Billy" Threeton; and a grandson preceded him in death. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home, Hammond, tonight from 6 until 9 and Monday after 8 a.m. until the Rev. Bill Foster conducts the funeral at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery in Springfield. January 13, 2003 * Eulalie Anne Letard Brumfield, 96, Amite * Eva Evelyn Collins Demonica, 76, Albany * William Lawrence Ellard, 62, Hammond * David Wayne Ledbetter, 44, Hammond * Bobby O'Neal Miller, 69, Bogalusa EULALIE ANNE LETARD BRUMFIELD AMITE - Eulalie Anne Letard Brumfield, 96, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003, at her home. She was a native of Amite and a housewife. She is survived by one son, Donald J. Brumfield of Amite; two grandchildren and five great- grandchildren; one foster child, Marie Distefano of Roseland; five foster-grandchildren and 12 foster-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James K. Brumfield; her parents, Edgar A. Letard Sr. and Marguerite Kopfler Letard; and four brothers, Edwin, Johnny, Xavier and E.A. Letard Jr. Visitation will be Tuesday at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Jack Nutter conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Amite Cemetery, Amite, McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. EVA EVELYN COLLINS DEMONICA ALBANY - Eva Evelyn Collins Demonica, 76, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Albany and a housewife. She is survived by two sons, Warren Joseph Demonica of Slidell and Ciro Joseph Demonica Jr. of Albany; two daughters, Laura D. Robertson of Jefferson and Rose D. Briggs of Albany; one sister, Johnnie Mae Smith of Albany; seven grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ciro "Doc" Joseph Demonica Sr.; her parents, Warren and Winnie Mae White Collins; one grandchild and one great-grandchild; and one sister, Betty Jo Miley. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Blood River Baptist Church, Cemetery, Albany. WILLIAM LAWRENCE ELLARD William "Bill" Lawrence Ellard, 62, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003, at his home. He was a native of Ponchatoula. He is survived by one daughter, Angela Smith of Hammond; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Phillips Ellard; his parents, Jack and Lucille Cutrer Ellard; and one grandchild. Visitation will be today at Calvary Pentecostal Church, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m. The funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. DAVID WAYNE LEDBETTER David Wayne Ledbetter, 44, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of Hayti, Mo., and a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University. He was a history and computer technology teacher and a defensive line coach for the St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School football team. He was also an assistant girls basketball coach and helped with the baseball team. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Hammond. He is survived by his wife, Joy Ledbetter of Hammond; one daughter, Michah Ledbetter of Hammond; his father, Virgil Ledbetter of Bragg City, Mo.; one brother, Kenneth Ledbetter of Jefferson City, Mo.; two sisters, Erma Ledbetter of Bragg City, Mo., and Pam Gano of Homestead, Fla. He was preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Ledbetter. Donations can be made to St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School technology department. A memorial service will be Wednesday at St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School at 1:15 p.m. Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. BOBBY O'NEAL MILLER BOGALUSA - Bobby O'Neal Miller, 69, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Covington. He was a native of St. Helena. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Miley Miller of Bogalusa; one son, David O'Neal Miller of Bogalusa; one daughter, Beverly Miller Kinchen of Albany; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; four brothers, Earl and Gerald Miller, both of Albany; Tommy Miller of Amite and Danny Miller of Knoxville, Tenn.; two sisters, Annette Delatte of Albany and Gail McDaniel of Stoney Point. He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy and Massie Miller; a son, Freddie Miller; and one brother, Donald Miller. Visitation will be today at Brown-McGehee Funeral Home, Bogalusa, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Tuesday at Hillsdale Baptist Church, Amite, from 10:30 a.m. until the the Rev. Don McDaniel conducts the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. January 14, 2003 * Ora L. Finn, 62, Amite * Leon Elmore McAlister, 77, Albany * Mildred Joyce Hebert Nettles, 70, Ponchatoula * Earl F. Rolling Jr., 45, Fort Wayne, Ind. * Lena Mae Rushing, 84, Sorrento ORA L. FINN AMITE - Ora L. Finn, 62, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003. She was a native of Independence. She is survived by her husband, Melvin Finn; one son, Schirra Finn Sr. of Amite; two daughters, Samara Joseph of Atlanta and Tigia M. Finn of Amite; two sisters, Elouise Steptoe of Independence and Lizzie Collins of New Orleans; and two brothers, Dan and Milton Garman, both of Peoria, Ill.; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Loubertha Bell Garman; and her father, John Bunion Garman; one brother, Hilton Garman; and one sister, Lovie Thompson. Visitation will be Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Francis Williams will conduct the funeral Saturday at Butler's AME Zion Church, Amite, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Butler's Cemetery, Amite. Memorial donations may be made to the Ora L. Finn Scholarship Fund, in care of Tigia M. Finn, 506 Richardson St., Amite 70422. LEON ELMORE MCALISTER ALBANY - Leon Elmore McAlister, 77, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a heavy equipment operator with T.L. James Construction Company. He is survived by four daughters, Linda Anthony of Amite, Jenny McAlister of Loranger, Chantell and Bailey McAlister, both of Albany; four sons, Redus McAlister of Baton Rouge, Johnny and Joe, both of Ponchatoula, and Mark McAlister of Hammond; four sisters, Lois Catalanatto of Natalbany, Pearl McAlister of Woodhaven, Eva and Myrnell McAlister, both of Baton Rouge; two brothers, Robert McAlister of Walker and McArthur "Buddy" McAlister of Baton Rouge; 23 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Deanna Baham McAlister; and his parents, Redus and Lula McAlister. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m. The Rev. Carl Rogers will conduct the funeral Wednesday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in James Chapel Cemetery. MILDRED JOYCE HEBERT NETTLES PONCHATOULA - Mildred Joyce Hebert Nettles, 70, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2003, at her home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced with Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula. EARL F. ROLLING JR. FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Earl F. "Jon" Rolling Jr., 45, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003, at his home in Fort Wayne, Ind. A native of Ponchatoula, he owned Tuna Radio Productions in Fort Wayne and had been production director at WBYR Radio. He also taught at Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne. He was a 1975 graduate of Ponchatoula High School, beginning his radio career at WFPR in Hammond at the age of 15. After broadcasting at WTGI and various Baton Rouge area stations, he took a position in Wapakoneta, Ohio, to work at station "92 Zoo." His career led him to Fort Wayne in 1989. He is listed in the first edition of "Who's Who in Media and Communication, 1998-1999." Survivors include his wife, Brenda Lee; his mother, Merrette Berteau Rolling of Ponchatoula; two daughters, Rachel L. Kanter and Erin D. Rolling; a son, Luke D. Rolling, all of Fort Wayne; and a sister, Margo Randall of Ponchatoula. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl F. Rolling Sr. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne and Thursday First Assembly of God Christian Center in Fort Wayne from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery Gardens in Fort Wayne. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jon Rolling Memorial Fund at First Assembly of God Christian Center, 3301 Coliseum Blvd. E., Fort Wayne, IN 46805. Bray Sibley will lead a memorial service at Harvest World Outreach, 17197 N. I-12 Service Road, Hammond, on Jan. 24 at 11 a.m., with visitation beginning at 9. LENA MAE RUSHING SORRENTO - Lena Mae Rushing, 84, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was a native of Jackson, Miss., and a housewife. She is survived by one son, George Rushing Sr. of Amite; three daughters, Jean Cox of Gonzales, Betty Cuccia of Amite and Lynn Rushing of Sorrento; 10 grandchildren, 27 great- grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Rushing; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. The Rev. Leonard McMichael conducted the funeral today. Burial was in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, was in charge. January 15, 2003 * William David Lawhorn Sr., 70, Ponchatoula * Leon Elmore McAlister, 77, Albany * Mildred Joyce Hebert Nettles, 70, Ponchatoula * Lena Prestigiacomo, 81, Baton Rouge * Carrie Easley Ridgedell, 91, Hammond * Darrell Gordon Straughan, 86, Loranger WILLIAM DAVID LAWHORN SR. PONCHATOULA - William David Lawhorn Sr., 70, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of Ponchatoula and retired from the U.S. Coast Guard after 20 years of service including Vietnam, Korea and the Philippines. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Mae Palassie Lawhorn of Ponchatoula; two sons, William "Billy" David Lawhorn Jr. and Robert Joseph Lawhorn, both of Ponchatoula; two daughters, Debra Jene McCraine of Ponchatoula and Janice "J." Kathrine Dysart of Picayune, Miss.; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Mary Lynn Denet and Carol Ann McCraine. A graveside service will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Ponchatoula Cemetery. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, is in charge. LEON ELMORE MCALISTER ALBANY - Leon Elmore McAlister, 77, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a heavy equipment operator with T.L. James Construction Co. He is survived by four daughters, Linda Anthony of Amite, Jenny McAlister of Loranger, Chantell and Bailey McAlister, both of Albany; four sons, Redus McAlister of Baton Rouge, Johnny and Joe, both of Ponchatoula, and Mark McAlister of Hammond; four sisters, Lois Catalanatto of Natalbany, Pearl McAlister of Woodhaven and Eva and Myrnell McAlister, both of Baton Rouge; two brothers, Robert McAlister of Walker and McArthur "Buddy" McAlister of Baton Rouge; 23 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Deanna Baham McAlister; and his parents, Redus and Lula McAlister. The Rev. Carl Rogers conducted the funeral today. Burial will be in James Chapel Cemetery, Holden. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. MILDRED JOYCE HEBERT NETTLES PONCHATOULA - Mildred Joyce Hebert Nettles, 70, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2003, at her home. She was a former resident of Arabie and a native of Ponchatoula. She was a housewife. She is survived by her husband, Oscar Leon Nettles of Ponchatoula; one son, Ben Nettles of Covington; one brother, Tommy Hebert of Ponchatoula; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Darlene Nettles; and her parents, Charles Thompson and Edna Jones Hebert. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Tim Meadows conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. LENA PRESTIGIACOMO BATON ROUGE - Lena Prestigiacomo, 81, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Ensley, Ala., and a member of St. George Catholic Church. She is survived by her sister, Mary Cashia; a son, John F. Prestigiacomo; and a daughter, Rosena Prestigiacomo, all of Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Presigiacomo; her parents, Frank and Concetta Cashia; and three brothers, Nick, Phillip and Ben Cashia. Visitation will be Thursday at St. George Catholic Church, from 9:30 a.m. until the Rev. Joey Angeles conducts Mass at 11. Burial will be in Colonial Cemetery, Independence, at 2 p.m. Rabenhorst Funeral Home, Baton Rouge, is in charge. CARRIE EASLEY RIDGEDELL Carrie "C.L." Easley Ridgedell, 91, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2003, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Hammond. She was a native of Loranger and a housewife. She is survived by one brother, Vernell Easley of Loranger. The Rev. Emile Tusso and the Rev. Kenneth Anthony conducted the funeral today. Burial was in Loranger Cemetery, Loranger. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, was in charge. DARRELL GORDON STRAUGHAN LORANGER - Darrell Gordon Straughan, 86, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2003, at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was a native of Bay St. Louis, Miss., and a retired employee of Straughan's Nursery in Loranger. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Mary M. Straughan of Loranger. He was preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Emily Straughan; two sisters, Jeanette Bontemps and Isabelle Straughan; and three brothers, Richard, Steve and Norwood Straughan. The Rev. Emile Tusso conducted the funeral today. Burial was in Loranger Cemetery, Loranger. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, was in charge. January 16, 2003 * Winsel Blades, 77, Kentwood * Thomas Elbert Davis Sr., 91, Amite * James Ellis, 70, Hammond * Estelle Fredrick Motichek, 86, Pumpkin Center * Mildred Joyce Hebert Nettles, 70, Ponchatoula * Rose Anzalone Schiro, 82, Indpendence * Hilma Watts Sibley, 72, Livingston WINSEL BLADES KENTWOOD - Winsel "Dick" Blades, 77, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003, at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. He was a native of Tangipahoa and a dairy farmer. He is survived by three daughters, Pat Smith of Gulfport, Miss.; Bonnie McDaniel and Cheryl Guthrie, both of Kentwood; three sons, Jim Brant of Phoenix, Dickie and Bary Blades, both of Kentwood; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Napoleon and Dola Varnado Blades; four sisters, Doris Kreh, Thelma McDaniel, Idell Phillips and Margaret Blades; and one brother, Laverne Blades. Visitation will be Friday at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 10 a.m. until the Rev. Mason Miley and the Rev. Burdette Thomas conduct the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek. THOMAS ELBERT DAVIS SR. AMITE - Thomas Elbert Davis Sr., 91, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003, at his home. He was a native of Roseland and retired plant foreman for a telephone company. He was a member of the Amite Lions Club, Amite Masonic Lodge and Telephone Pioneers. He was also a deacon at Kedron Baptist Church, Amite. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Durnin Davis of Amite; one daughter, Joyce Annette "Joy" Davis of Amite; one son, Tommy Davis of Amite; three grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac Newton and Letha Gipson Davis; six brothers and seven sisters. Visitation will be Thursday at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Casey Tingle and the Rev. Pat Bourg conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Roberts Cemetery, Hillsdale. JAMES ELLIS James Ellis, 70, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003, at his home. He was a native of Bayou Goula and pastor of Pentecostal One Way Holy Church of God I and II. He is survived by his wife, Lillie M. Ellis of Hammond; two daughters, Laura Cousain and Virginia Jackson, both of Hammond; one son, Carlos Price of Benton Harbor, Mich.; one sister, Sarah Jackson of Bayou Goula; one brother, Marshall Ellis of Bayou Goula; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Dave Ellis; his mother, Aline Houston; four brothers, Dave, Elijah, Clinton and Clifford Ellis; and one sister, Julia Price. Visitation will be Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, from 2 to 6 p.m. The Rev. Larry Rheams will conduct the funeral at Pentecostal One Way Holy Church of God at 7 p.m. Dismissal will be Saturday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in New Star Church Cemetery, Hammond. ESTELLE FREDRICK MOTICHE PUMPKIN CENTER - Estelle Fredrick Motichek, 86, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003, at Belle Maison Nursing Home. She was a native of Ponchatoula and a housewife. She is survived by two sons, Albert Monitchek of Pumpkin Center and Nolan Motichek of Gulfport, Miss.; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Clay and Ester Norton Fredrick; her husband, Albert Louis Motichek Sr.; one grandchild; one sister, Alma Frederick Motichek; and one brother, Henry Fredrick Jr. Visitation will be Friday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. MILDRED JOYCE HEBERT NETTLES PONCHATOULA - Mildred Joyce Hebert Nettles, 70, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2003, at her home. She was a former resident of Arabie and a native of Ponchatoula. She was a housewife. She is survived by her husband, Oscar Leon Nettles of Ponchatoula; one son, Ben Nettles of Covington; one brother, Tommy Hebert of Ponchatoula; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Darlene Nettles; and her parents, Charles Thompson and Edna Jones Hebert. The Rev. Tim Meadows conducted the funeral today. Burial was in Ponchatoula Cemetery. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, was in charge. ROSE ANZALONE SCHIRO INDEPENDENCE - Rose Anzalone Schiro, 82, died today, Jan. 16, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Independence. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Ann Kirkland of Independence; one son, Ted Schiro of Independence; four grandchildren; three sisters, Josephine Kelly of New Orleans, Mamie Bruno and Angelina Trombatore, both of Independence; and one brother, Dominick Anazalone of Hammond. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luke L. Schiro; her parents, Joseph and Rosalie Tantillo Anzalone; and brothers and sisters. Visitation will be Friday at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Colonial Mausoleum, Independence. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. HILMA WATTS SIBLEY LIVINGSTON - Hilma Watts Sibley, 72, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003, at her home. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Fuqua Sibley; four sons, Darron, Keith, Wade and Kevin Sibley; one sister, Lucille McCon; one brother, Mervin "Bobo" Watts; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis W. and Leona Loflin Watts; one brother, Lloyd Hilton Watts; and two sisters, Bernice Wilson and Pearl Watts Perry. The Rev. Bruce Gill and the Rev. Wayne Talley conducted the funeral today. Burial was in Sibley Cemetery. Seale Funeral Home, Livingston, was in charge. January 17, 2003 * Herbert Anderson, 71, Ponchatoula * Julia Lemay Bergeron, 94, Tickfaw * James George Klein Jr., 85, Hammond * J.A. Kunst, 55, Camp Satisfaction * Rebecca Williams Thomas, 63, Hammond HERBERT ANDERSON PONCHATOULA - Herbert Anderson, 71, died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond. JULIA LEMAY BERGERON TICKFAW - Julia Lemay Bergeron, 94, died Friday, Jan. 17, 2003, at her home. She was a native of Tickfaw. She is survived by six sons, Philip J. Bergeron Jr. of Independence, Oliver J. Bergeron of Hammond, Thomas J. Bergeron of Ponchatoula, Jessie J. Bergeron of Springfield, Morris J. Bergeron of Tickfaw and Louis J. Bergeron of Baton Rouge; one sister, Nita David of Independence; 29 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Bergeron Sr.; one son, George J. Bergeron Sr.; one grandchild and sisters and brothers. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 8 until 9:30 a.m. Mass will be at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, at 10. Burial will be in Colonial Mausoleum. JAMES GEORGE KLEIN JR. James George Klein Jr., 85, died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of Hammond, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and retired from the sales department of Coca Cola Co. He was a lifetime member of the Lion's International with membership in the Hammond Lions Club and a charter member of Woodland Park Baptist Church in Hammond. He is survived by his wife, Alma Temple Klein of Hammond; one daughter, Colleen Elizabeth Klein of Rockledge, Fla.; one son, Kim Costley Klein of Ponchatoula; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James G. Costley Klein; and three sisters, Frances K. Montgomery, Lollie K. Marcum and Sarah K. Dantone. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Leon Dunn conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens, Hammond. J.A. KUNST CAMP SATISFACTION - J.A. "Duke" Kunst, 55, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a disabled swamp dweller who lived at Camp Satisfaction on the Tangipahoa River and a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. He is survived by his wife, Zelda Weaver Kunst; one sister, Janyn B. Kunst; and two brothers, Joseph "Wolf" Kunst, and James "Bear" Kunst. Following a short ceremony Saturday at 2 p.m., his ashes will be spread in the Tangipahoa River at Camp Satisfaction. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. REBECCA WILLIAMS THOMAS Rebecca Williams Thomas, 63, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003, at her home. She was a native of Independence and a food service worker. She is survived by two daughters, Brenda Pratt of Phoenix and Cheryl Thomas of Hammond; four sons, Donald Ray, Bernard and Carl Thomas, all of Hammond, and Tony Thomas of Independence; one sister, Patricia Williams of Hammond; three brothers, Rex Williams of Albany, Lawrence Johnson of California and Freddie Johnson of Hammond; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, James Williams; and her mother, Leola Kelly Williams. Visitation will be Sunday at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, from 5 p.m. until the Rev. Samuel Richardson conducts the funeral at 7. Dismissal will be Monday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Holly Garden Cemetery, Hammond. January 19, 2003 * Ella Estelle Causey Arnold, 89, Carencro. * Josephine Arcuri Carlino, 93, LaPlace. * Walter William "Red" Hampton Jr., 76, Amelia. * Theresa Smith Hayden, 94, Hammond. * Daniel Paul Kenney Sr., 61, Baton Rouge. ELLA ESTELLE CAUSEY ARNOLD CARENCRO -- Ella Estelle Causey Arnold, 89, died Friday, Jan. 17, 2003 at Evangeline Oaks Nursing Home, Carencro. She was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Carencro. She is survived by one son, Charles M. Arnold of Ponchatoula; three daughters, Dorothy Peter of Lafayette, Eryline Arnold of Ponchatoula and Elouise Richardson of Colfax; one sister, Ruth Causey Young; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Arnold; her parents, Sidney and Stella Daigle Arnold; one sister, Gladys Koski; and three brothers, Clifton, Alfred and Seth Causey. Visitation will be Monday from 6 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. and 8 a.m. until religious services Tuesday at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home. Religious services will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Arnold Cemetery. Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. JOSEPHINE ARCURI CARLINO LaPLACE -- Josephine Arcuri Carlino, 93, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003 at Twin Oaks Nursing Home, LaPlace. She is survived by six sisters, Connie Fudala of LaPlace and Lenoa Fioretto, Virginia Bentley, Angie Arcuri, Frances Johnson and Annie Nash, all of Chicago. She was preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Carlino; two sisters, Josephine Alfano and Lillian Katzel; four brothers, Charles, Phillip, Emile and Joseph Arcuri; and two stepbrothers, Sam and Jerome DiBenedetto. Visitation will be Monday from 9 a.m. until religious services at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home. Religious services conducted by Deacon Warren Fontenberry will begin at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Tickfaw Catholic Cemetery. Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. WALTER WILLIAM "RED" HAMPTON JR. AMELIA -- Walter William "Red" Hampton Jr., 76, died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003 at Teche Regional Medical Center. The U.S. Army veteran was a native Brookhaven, Miss., and retired owner and operator of Red's Dozier Service. He is survived by four sons, Pete Hampton of Albany, Ott Hampton of Killian, and Ed and Walton Hampton of Amelia; three daughters, Charlotte Talia of Hammond, Janet Audibhert of Springfield and Brenda Davis of Pumpkin Center; four brothers, Sam Q. Hampton of Houston, Carl E. Hampton of Denham Springs, and Alex T. and Harold Hampton of Pumpkin Center; several grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Visitation was held Saturday and will be held today from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Twin City Funeral Home, Morgan City. Burial will be in St. Andres Cemetery in Amelia. Twin City Funeral Home, Morgan City, is in charge. THERESA SMITH HAYDEN Theresa Smith Hayden, 94, died Friday, Jan. 17, 2003 at her residence in Hammond. She was a native of Poplarville, Miss., and a member of Woodland Park Baptist Church. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Edward E. and Joann Hayden of Tickfaw; two daughters and one son-in-law, Joan H. Iverstine of Hammond and Richaleen and Dudley Rogers of Tickfaw; one brother, Hubert Smith of Poplarville, Miss.; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Hayden; 11 sisters and one brother. Visitation will be at Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, today from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Juniper Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Poplarville, Miss. Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Woodland Park Baptist Church, North Oaks Hospice, The Gideons or the charity of your choice. DANIEL PAUL KENNEY SR. BATON ROUGE -- Daniel Paul Kenney Sr., 61, died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003 at Summit Hospital, Baton Rouge. Kenney a native of New Orleans and a resident of Baton Rouge, was a U.S. Army veteran and served with the 101st Airborne. He is survived by one son, Daniel Paul Kenney Jr. of Sun; one sister, Mary Keeney Deas of Franklinton; one brother, Mike Kenney of Hammond; four nieces, four nephews and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Paul and Marguerite Wolf Kenney. Visitation will be today from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. until religious services at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home, Hammond. Religious services begin at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Hammond. Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. January 20, 2003 * Ella Estelle Causey Arnold, 89, Carencro * Joseph E. Bush Jr., 81, New Orleans * Josephine Arcuri Carlino, 93, LaPlace * Lillian Marie Conner, 95, Hammond * Leon A. Davis, 55, Grand Prairie, Texas * Julia Langford, 94, Kentwood * Walter B. Thornton, 61, Albany * Gwendolyn Gaynell Hart Tucker, 62, Ponchatoula * Nicholas M. Vullo, 54, Harker Heights, Texas ELLA ESTELLE CAUSEY ARNOLD CARENCRO - Ella Estelle Causey Arnold, 89, died Friday, Jan. 17, 2003, at Evangeline Oaks Nursing Home, Carencro. She was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Carencro. She is survived by one son, Charles M. Arnold of Ponchatoula; three daughters, Dorothy Peter of Lafayette, Eryline Arnold of Ponchatoula and Elouise Richardson of Colfax; one sister, Ruth Causey Young; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Arnold; her parents, Sidney and Stella Daigle Causey; one sister, Gladys Koski; and three brothers, Clifton, Alfred and Seth Causey. Visitation will be today at at the Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 until 9:30 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Arnold Cemetery. JOSEPH E. BUSH JR. NEW ORLEANS - Joseph E. Bush Jr., 81, died today, Jan. 20, 2003, at his home. He was a native of Grosse Tete. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Johnson Bush of New Orleans; three sons, Joseph E. "Ernie" Bush III of Hammond, Thomas Ray Bush of Metairie and Edward Bush of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Catherine Strength of Harvey; one sister, Joyce Keller of Baker; and six grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday at Lakelawn Funeral Home, Metairie, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday until a Mass at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Lakelawn Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. JOSEPHINE ARCURI CARLINO LAPLACE - Josephine Arcuri Carlino, 93, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003, at Twin Oaks Nursing Home, LaPlace. She is survived by six sisters, Lenoa Fioretto, Virginia Bentley, Angie Arcuri, Frances John and Annie Nash, all of Chicago; and Connie Fudala of LaPlace. She was preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Carlino; two sisters, Josephine Alfano, and Lillian Katzel; four brothers, Charles, Phillip, Emile and Joseph Arcuri; and two stepbrothers, Sam and Jerome DiBenedetto. Warren Fontenberry conducted the funeral this morning, and burial was in Tickfaw Catholic Cemetery. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. LILLIAN MARIE CONNER Lillian Marie Conner, 95, died. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond. LEON A. DAVIS GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas - Leon A. "Lee" Davis, 55, died Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003, at his home. He was a former resident of Hammond. The funeral arrangements and funeral home in charge are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. JULIA LANGFORD KENTWOOD - Julia Langford, 94, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003, at Dixon Medical Center, Denham Springs. She was a native of Yazoo County, Miss., and a retired nurse. She was a member of the Methodist Church. She is survived by nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Varnado and Ethel Langford; and one brother, John J. Langford. Visitation will be today at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Randal Garcia conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek. WALTER B. THORNTON ALBANY - Walter B. "Bo" Thornton, 61, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003, at Summit Hospital, Baton Rouge. He was a native of Mississippi. He is survived by one son, Menyard Thornton of Alexandria; four daughters, Cindy McSwain of Tazewell, Tenn., Tammy Thornton of Independence, Vanessa Bradham of Holden and Lorraine Thornton of Albany; two brothers, David Thornton of Killian and Jerry Thornton of Coyell; three sisters, Joyce Blahut of Albany, Nelda Runnels of Loranger and Phyllis Thornton of Walker. The funeral was today at James Chapel Church, Albany. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, was in charge. GWENDOLYN GAYNELL HART TUCKER PONCHATOULA -Gwendolyn Gaynell Hart Tucker, 62, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of New Orleans, a homemaker and graduate of Ponchatoula High School. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Richard "Dick" Tucker of Ponchatoula; one son, David Tucker of Houston; one daughter, Roxane Tucker Davis of Hensley, Ark.; her mother, Gladys Starkey Barhanovick of Ponchatoula; one sister, Lee Allen of Ponchatoula; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Hart; one sister, Trilby Kincaid; and one grandchild. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Tuesday at First Baptist Church from 9:30 a.m. until the Rev. Jake Roudkovski conducts the funeral at 10:30. Burial will be in Sand Hill Cemetery, Ponchatoula. NICHOLAS M. VULLO HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas - Nicholas M. Vullo, 54, died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003, at Temple Hospital. He was a native of Tickfaw. He was a retired from the U.S. Army. He received a Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Good Conduct Medal (8th Award), Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, NCO Professional Development Ribbon Numeral 4, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon Numeral 3, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Master Aircraft Crewman Badge, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Citation Badge with Palm, National Defense Service Medal with one Service Star, Southwest Asia Service Medal with two Bronze Stars and the Kuwait Liberation Medal. He was a member of the American Legion 573, Moose Lodge 2179 and Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 3892 and the Command Sergeant Major Association. He attended the Catholic Church. He is survived by his son, John Vullo; a daughter, Erica Rubbicco, both of Copperas Cove; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Josephine Giardina Vullo. Visitation will be Thursday at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. with a rosary at 7. The funeral will be Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite. Burial with full military honors will follow at the Amite Cemetery. Heritage Funeral Home, Harker Heights, Texas, was also in charge. January 21, 2003 * Joseph Ernest Bush Jr., 81, Hammond. * Frank Myron Clark, 89, Hammond. * Lillian Skeahan Conner, 95, Hammond. * Leon Austin Davis, 55, Grand Prairie. * Terry Joseph Dufour, 57, Ponchatoula. * Thelma Mixon Dupont, 82, Ponchatoula. * Vicki Lynn Hutchinson, 41, Baptist. * William E. Maurin, 83, Hammond. * Norma Margaret Verberne, 81, Franklinton. JOSEPH ERNEST BUSH Joseph Ernest Bush Jr., 81, a retired horticulturist and assistant manager of City Park in New Orleans for 34 years, died Monday, Jan. 20, 2003, at 2:15 a.m. at his home. He was a graduate of SLI, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, a Knights of Columbus third-degree charter member of the Ludovicum Council No. 4663 and a member of the Feed the People program. Survivors include his wife, Patsy J. Bush; three sons, Thomas Bush, Joseph E. Bush III and Edward Bush; a daughter Catherine B. Strength; six grandchildren and a sister, Joyce B. Keller of Baker. Visitation will be at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, New Orleans, tonight from 6 until 9 and Wednesday from noon until the Mass of Christian Burial at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in Metairie Cemetery. The Knights of Columbus will pray the rosary at 1 p.m. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2200 Veterans Blvd., Suite 214, Kenner 70062. FRANK MYRON CLARK Frank Myron Clark, an 89-year-old resident of Hammond, died Monday, Jan. 20, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center. A native of Tyler, Mo., he previously resided in Bogalusa. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a member of the Masonic Order. Survivors include a daughter, Eddy Anne Clark Ouder of Hammond, and six grandchildren. His parents, Frank and Frances Ransburgh Clark, preceded him in death as did his first wife, Bonnie Lucille Leathers Clark; his second wife, Ruth Conaway Clark; two sons, Ronald Lynn Clark and Terrance Dean Clark; a daughter, Sally Lou Clark; and a brother, George W. Clark. A graveside service wil be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Rose Memorial Cemetery. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge of arrangements. LILLIAN SKEAHAN CONNER Lillian Skeahan Conner, the first female police sergeant in Tangipahoa Parish, died Monday, Jan. 20, 2003, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Hammond. She was 95. A native and resident of Hammond, she had retired at the rank of sergeant after serving 25 years with the Hammond Police Department. Survivors include her daughter, Jana O'Connell Dickerson of Natalbany; three granddaughters; six great-grandchildren and a niece. Visitation will be at Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the funeral at noon. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Hammond. LEON AUSTIN DAVIS GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas - Leon "Lee" Austin Davis, a 55-year-old Hammond native who resided in Grand Prairie, died Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003. A decorated Vietnam War veteran, he had served two tours of duty in Vietnam with the U.S. Marine Corps. He served 35 years with Delta Airlines as a customer service representative. Survivors include his wife, Linda Sue Davis of Grand Prairie; two daughters, Rashell Davis and Misty Davis Parker; a sister, Linda Long; a brother, Alva Davis; and three grandchildren. Visitation will be at Beau-Massey-Burge Funeral Home, Grand Prairie, tonight from 6 until 8. The funeral will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at First Church of the Nazarene in Grand Prairie with interment at 1 p.m. in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas. TERRY JOSEPH DUFOUR PONCHATOULA - Terry Joseph Dufour, 57, died Monday, Jan. 20, 2003, at Memorial Medical Center, New Orleans. He was a native of Plaucheville. Survivors include his wife, Diane McEntee Dufour of Ponchatoula; two daughters, Shawn Dufour Messina of Hammond and Danielle Dufour Floks of Folsom; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Lula Mae Dufour; and a brother, Medaris Paul Dufour. Visitation will be Wednesday night from 6 to 9 with a vigil prayer service at 6:30 and Thursday from 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Geisler Funeral Home in Ponchatoula. Deacon Warren Fortenberry will officiate the 11 a.m. service Thursday. A rite of Christian burial will follow at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Springfield. THELMA MIXON DUPONT PONCHATOULA - Thelma Mixon Dupont, an 82-year-old member of Bible Missionary Church in Ponchatoula, died Monday, Jan. 20, 2003, in Hammond Nursing Home. She was a native of Pumpkin Center and resident of Ponchatoula. Survivors include her husband, Delmas Dupont of Ponchatoula; six sons, Kenneth Dupont, J.V. Dupont, Donald Dupont, Garyel Dupont and Mike Dupont, all of Ponchatoula, and Wayne Dupont of Slidell; three daughters, Jo Anne Dupont Baiamonte of Pumpkin Center, Cheryl Dupont of Ponchatoula and Charlene Dupont Miller of Dubach; a sister, Mattie Lee Fletcher of Ponchatoula; 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Her parents, Joe Mixon and Mattie Mixon Raiford, preceded her in death as did four sisters, Elaine Raiford, Josephine Devalle, Pearl Lowder and Hester Ciruti; and a granddaughter. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, tonight from 6 until 10 and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. VICKI LYNN HUTCHINSON BAPTIST - Vicki Lynn Hutchinson, 41, died. She was a native of Baptist. Visitation will be Wednesday night from 6 until 10, and Thursday from 10 a.m. until the service at 1 p.m. at Geisler Funeral Home in Albany. Burial will be at New Buelah Baptist Church Cemetery in Baptist. Further arrangements are incomplete. NORMA MARGARET VERBERNE FRANKLINGTON - Norma Margaret Verberne, 81, a housewife who lived near Franklinton, died Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003, at her home. She was a native of Donaldsonville and the wife of Philip E. Verberne Sr., of Franklinton. Survivors also include four sons, David Verberne of Amite, Wayne Verberne of Kentwood, Terry Verberne of Franklinton and Randy Verberne of Spokane, Wash.; 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. A son, Philip E. Verberne Jr., and two brothers, Calvin Rodriguez and Whitney Rodriguez, preceded her in death. Visitation was at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, today from 10 a.m. until the funeral conducted by the Rev. Cecil Painter at 2 p.m. Burial was in Verberne Cemetery, Spring Creek. January 22, 2003 * Vicki Lynn Bankston Hutchinson, 41, Baptist. * Richard Henry Jordan, 72, Albany. * Eunice Marie "Satchie" Vosburg, 86, New Roads. * Elsie Nell Miller Sharkey Walker, 73, Greesnburg. * Sam Washington, 72, Hammond. VICKI LYNN BANKSTON HUTCHINSON BAPTIST - Vicki Lynn Bankston Hutchinson, a 41-year-old native and resident of Baptist, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003, at her home. She was a member of New Beulah Baptist Church in Baptist. Survivors include her mother, Betty Parker Bankston of Hammond; a son, Louis "Matt" Hutchinson of Baptist; a sister, Pam Bankston Perrin of Ponchatoula; and two brothers, Donald Bankston of Pumpkin Center and David Bankston of Baptist. Her father was the late Willie E. "Dub" Bankston. Visitation will be at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, tonight from 6 until 10 and Thursday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 1 p.m. The Rev. Bruce Gill will officiate. Burial will be in New Beulah Baptist Church cemetery. RICHARD HENRY JORDAN ALBANY - Richard Henry Jordan, 72, a native and resident of Albany, died Monday, Jan. 21, 2003, at his home. Arrangements are being made with Geisler Funeral Home, Albany. EUNICE MARIE VOSBURG NEW ROADS - Eunice Marie "Satchie" Vosburg, 86, died Monday, Jan. 20, 2003, at Pointe Coupee General Hospital. She was a native of Morganza. She is survived by a sister, Lola V. Oubre of Morganza. Her parents, Edward and Rose Villery Vosburg, preceded her in death as did a brother, Alcide Vosburg, and a sister, Mildred LeBlanc. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, Thursday from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. ELSIE NELL MILLER SHARKEY WALKER GREENSBURG - Elsie Nell Miller Sharkey Walker, a 73-year-old St. Helena Parish housewife, died Monday, Jan. 20, 2003, at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. Survivors include four daughters, Connie Knippers and Faye Ashley, both of Hot Springs, Ark., Martha Payne of Amite, and Melissa Hood of Tickfaw; a son, John Sharkey of Watson; four sisters, Lucy Lee Miller of Denham Springs, Algie Mae Pecue of Baton Rouge, Tresa Ponder of Amite and Maxine Solieau of Lafayette; a brother, Carlton Miller of Amite; her mother, Dora Lee Miller of Denham Springs; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Her first husband, Edwin "Snooks" Sharkey, and her second husband, C.R. Walker, preceded her in death as did her father, Marshall Miller. Visitation will be at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, Friday from 10 a.m. until the Rev. David Cutrer conducts the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Killian Chapel Cemetery, Amite. SAM WASHINGTON Sam Washington, 72, died Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was a native and resident of Hammond. Survivors include a daughter, Janice Washington of Houston; three sons, Alfred Washington of Ponchatoula, Theodore Roosevelt Washington of New Orleans and Anthony Washington of Dallas; four sisters, Gloria Ruffin and Elizabeth Weatherspoon, both of Hammond, Anna Robinson of Tickfaw and Laura Weatherspoon of Houston; two brothers, James Brumfield of Hammond and David Weatherspoon of Tickfaw; 11 grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. His mother, Dica Mae Daniels, and his father, Parker Cortez Weatherspoon, preceded him in death. Visitation will be at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Charles Montgomery will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Holly Garden Cemetery. January 23, 2003 * Josephine Arcuri Carlino, 93, LaPlace * Kenneth Joseph Duhe, 86, Loranger * Nona Bell Johnson, 70, Baton Rouge * Eddie Ramsey, 80, Kentwood * Albert Murry Rogers, 82, Natalbany * Inora Smith, 75, Springfield * Winfred Denman Walker Jr., 75, Franklinton * Renee A. Zalson, 81, New Orleans JOSEPHINE ARCURI CARLINO LAPLACE - Josephine Arcuri Carlino, 93, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003, at Twin Oaks Nursing Home, LaPlace. She is survived by seven sisters, Lenoa Fioretto, Virginia Bentley, Angie Arcuri, Frances Johnson and Annie Nash, all of Chicago; Lucy Fazzio of Des Moine, Iowa; and Connie Fudala of LaPlace. She was preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Carlino; two sisters, Josephine Alfano, and Lillian Katzel; four brothers, Charles, Phillip, Emile and Joseph Arcuri; and three stepbrothers, Sam, Jerome and Gus DiBenedetto. Warren Fontenberry conducted the funeral Monday, and burial was in Tickfaw Catholic Cemetery. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. KENNETH JOSEPH DUHE LORANGER - Kenneth Joseph Duhe, an 86-year-old resident of Loranger and native of Lutcher, died Monday, Jan. 20, 2003, at his home. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle Reid Duhe; a daughter, Dian Duhe Goodyear; six sisters, Doris Kollman, Electa Copponex, Gertie Millet, Betty Oswald, Julia Sanchez and Elva Gagliano; a brother, Milton Duhe; a step-sister, Alice Copponex; and a granddaughter. His parents, Claude and Electa Borne Duhe, preceded him in death as did five brothers, Kramer, Norman, Allen, Lester and Claude "C.J." Duhe; and a sister, Odelia Louque. Visitation will be at Alexander Funeral Home, Lutcher, tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. and at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Paulina, Friday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11. Burial will be in St. Joseph Mausoleum, Paulina. NONA BELL JOHNSON BATON ROUGE - Nona Bell Johnson, 70, died Monday, Jan. 20, 2003, at Sterling Place. A resident of Baton Rouge, she graduated from McKinley High School and Southern University and was retired from Kean's Laundry. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Franklin and Erica Johnson, both of Baton Rouge; a son, Michael Johnson of Amite; two sisters, Ruby Carter and Margaret Johnson, both of Baton Rouge; three brothers, Oscar Bell and George Bell, both of Baton Rouge, and Huey Vaughn of Richmond, Calif. Visitation will be at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 1143 S. 11th St., Denham Springs, Saturday from 12:30 p.m. until the memorial service at 1 p.m. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Inc., Denham Springs, is in charge of arrangements. EDDIE RAMSEY KENTWOOD - Eddie Ramsey, 80, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003, at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He is survived by a son, Richard Hall of Natalbany; five sisters, Willie Bell Hookfin, Geneva Brackens and Lizzie Pittman, both of New Orleans; Alice Harrison of California; and Katie McMorris of Baton Rouge; a brother, Jay Ramsey of New Orleans; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. His parents, Harvey and Elsie Ramsey, preceded him in death as did a sister, Ruby Thompson; and a brother, David Ramsey. Visitation will be at Angelic Funeral Home, Roseland, Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. The Rev. E. Strickland will conduct the funeral Saturday at 1 p.m. at Spring Creek Baptist Church, Kentwood. Burial will be in the church cemetery. ALBERT MURRY ROGERS NATALBANY - Albert "Red" Murry Rogers, 82, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center. A native and resident of Natalbany, he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and had worked as a chef. Survivors include two sons, Bobby Rogers of Denham Springs and Albert Rogers Jr. of Natalbany; three daughters, Bernice Schenck of Ponchatoula, Anna M. "Sue" Mosley of Independence and Linda Fay Rogers of Natalbany; two brothers, Matthew Rogers of Baton Rouge and Melvin Rogers of Natalbany; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. His wife, Mary Stanton Rogers, and his parents, Robert E and Rena Martens Rogers, preceded him in death. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, Friday from 6 p.m. until 10 and Saturday after 8 a.m. until the funeral, to be conducted by Rodney Taylor, at the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Tickfaw Cemetery. INORA SMITH SPRINGFIELD - Inora Smith, a 75-year-old native of Independence and resident of Springfield, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003. Survivors include two daughters, Mary L. Moore and Peggy Ann Gross Johnson, both of Hammond; five sons, Albert Smith and Morris Miller Sr., both of Springfield; Donald Ray Smith of Hammond; Melvin Smith of Galveston, La., and Elbert Smith of Ponchatoula; four sisters, Nancy Jackson, Bernice White and Annie Mae Brown, all of Hammond, and Lizzie Mae Terry of Springfield; a brother, Charles Bell of Hammond; 23 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at Macedonia Baptist Church, Independence, today from 3 to 5 p.m. with the wake to follow at 7:30. The funeral is Friday at noon. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. WINFRED DENMAN WALKER JR. FRANKLINTON - Winfred Denman Walker Jr., a 75-year-old retired dairy farmer, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003, at Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma. He was a member of Stoney Point Missionary Baptist Church and of the Franklinton Masonic Lodge F & AM. He was a 1950 graduate of Louisiana State University. Survivors include his wife, Goldie Lee Walker of Franklinton; a son, E. Jerome of Franklinton; two daughters, Deborah Lowery of Seminary, Miss., and Beverly Walker of Bourg; eight grandchildren, and two great-grandsons. His parents, W.D. and Fannie Walker, and three brothers, Paul, Carey, and David Walker, preceded him in death. Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home, Franklinton, Friday from 6 p.m. until 9 and will continue Saturday after 9 a.m. at Stoney Point Missionary Baptist Church. Elder Brent King will officiate during the funeral service at the church at 11.Burial will follow in church cemetery. RENEE A. ZALSON NEW ORLEANS - Renee A. Zalson, 81, died Monday, Jan. 20, 2003. She was a native of Courbevoie, France. She is survived by a son, Ralph Zalson; two daughters, Cindy Hargroder and Sadie Durr; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Another son, Norbert Zalson, preceded her in death. Visitation will be at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, Metairie, Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. and at Calvary Worship Center, Springfield, from noon until the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery, Springfield. January 24, 2003 * Herbert Anderson, 71, Ponchatoula * Jimmy Ashton, 55, Killian * Genieve Costa Coniglio, 94, Baton Rouge * Hilda Coats Couch, 91, Pumpkin Center * Frank Cox, 77, Amite * Deese George, 64, Harvey * Lawrence McGowan Jr., 55, Hammond * Ola Williams, 97, Ponchatoula HERBERT ANDERSON PONCHATOULA - Herbert Anderson, 71, died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003, at his home. Visitation will be at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, tonight from 5 to 8. A graveside service will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery Saturday at 1 p.m. JIMMY ASHTON KILLIAN - Jimmy Ashton, 55, died Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003, at his home. Survivors include his father, Junius Ashton of Hammond, and two brothers, Donald Ray Ashton of New Orleans and Bryant Ashton of Hammond. Visitation will be at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Killian, today from 5 p.m. until the Rev. Robert Smith conducts the funeral at 8. Dismissal will be Saturday at 11 a.m. with burial in the church cemetery. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Denham Springs, is in charge. GENIEVE COSTA CONIGLIO BATON ROUGE - Genieve Costa Coniglio, 94, died Friday, Jan. 24, 2003, at The Retirement Center of Baton Rouge. She was a native of Independence. She is survived by her husband, Vincent Coniglio of Baton Rouge; and one daughter, Phyliss Curcio, also of Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlo and Mary Ann Noto Costa; two sisters, Josephine Coniglio and Jenny Levatino; and three brothers, Ben, Frank and John Costa. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home, Hammond, tonight from 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m. The Rev. Paul McDuffie will conduct religious services at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, at 10:30. Burial will be in Colonial Mausoleum, Independence. HILDA COATS COUCH PUMPKIN CENTER - Hilda Coats Couch, 91, died, Friday, Jan. 24, 2003, at her home. She was a native of Baton Rouge. She is survived by one son, Leon Hendry of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Irma C. Coates of Pumpkin Center and Geraldine C. Anderson of Springfield; two grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Harold R. Couch. Visitation will be at Springfield Methodist Church, Springfield, Saturday from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11. A graveside service is at Greenoaks Cemetery, Baton Rouge, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity. Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. FRANK COX AMITE - Frank Cox, a 77-year-old elder of Shiloh Church of Christ, died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003, at his home in Amite. A native of Olney, Texas, he was a retired drilling consultant and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. Survivors include his wife, Jean Cox of Amite; two sons, Artie Cox III of Amite and Garland Cox of Slidell; a sister, Tommie Olives of Lebanon, Tenn.; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; and one step- great-great-grandchild. An infant son preceded him in death as did a sister, Mozelle Kunkle, and two brothers, Garland and Gailand Cox. Visitation will be at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, Saturday from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Kenneth Istre conducts the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery, Amite. DEESE GEORGE HARVEY - Deese George, a 64-year-old native of Mobile, Ala., and resident of Harvey, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003, at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a retired sandblaster and painter at Avondale Ship Yard. Survivors include his wife, Iola George; four daughters, Evelyn Glasper, Beverly Hills, Barbara Campbell and Diane Baudoin; five sons, Clifton Campbell Jr., Leonard Baudoin Sr., Alvin Campbell, Curtis Campbell Sr. and Roland Campbell; three sisters, Mary Hannah, Lorraine George and Bertha Buskey; two brothers, Raymond Clark and Johnny George; 24 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Marrero, Saturday from 10 a.m. until the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Restlawn Cemetery, Avondale. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. LAWRENCE MCGOWAN JR. Lawrence McGowan Jr., 55, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was a native of Albany and a resident of Hammond. He is survived by his wife, Emma Jean McGowan; his mother, Ida McGowan; three daughters, Michelle and Lisa McGowan, and Jeshanna Nelson; six sons, Michael and Kendrick McGowan, Lawrence and Travis Nelson, Billy Parker and Mireo Pines; seven sisters, Dorothy James, Julia Palmer, Ida Austin, Audrey Kirk, Carolyn McGowan, Christine McFarland and Barbara Jean Oguiyne; and two brothers, Johnny and Emmit McGowan. Visitation will be at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral is at Redemption Christian Center, Saturday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery. OLA WILLIAMS PONCHATOULA - Ola Williams, 97, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. Survivors include two daughters, Pearl Smith and Ola Varnado, and a son, George White. The funeral will be at St. Joseph Baptist Church, Ponchatoula, Sunday at 7 p.m. Dismissal is Monday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. January 27, 2003 * Lucretia Calliham, 91, Ponchatoula * Luther Martin Harper, 78, Hammond * Richard Henry Jordan, 72, Albany * Mary Lott, 87, Albany * Leonard Paul Monteleone Jr., 56, Bush * Dovie Pearl Campbell Picou, 90, Ponchatoula LUCRETIA CALLIHAM PONCHATOULA - Lucretia Calliham, 91, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of New Orleans. She is survived by a sister, Margaret T. Blake of San Pedro, Calif. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeff Calliham; her parents, the Rev. William R. and Ella H. Thomas; a son, Robert Francios; three sisters, Celestine T. Platt, Mary McKenny and Jessie T. King; and a brother, Herbert B. Thomas. Visitation will be Monday from 10 until the Rev. Lester Shaw conducts the funeral at 11 a.m. at Payne Payne Memorial A.M.E., 3306 S. Liberty St., New Orleans. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Park. LUTHER MARTIN HARPER Luther Martin Harper 78, died Friday, Jan. 24, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a retired poultry farmer. He is survived by a daughter, Lonnie Diane Harper Weatherford of Tickfaw; two sons, Luther Martin Harper Jr. of Tickfaw and Dale Harper of Hammond; three sisters, Lucille Holmes of Robert and Idee Lanier and Audrey Martens, both of Hammond; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Starkey Harper; his parents, Lowron and Sally Sharp Harper; and three sisters, Ella Roberts, Beatrice Dunnington and Pearl Dunnington. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely& Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Larry Brignac conducts the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Johnson Cemetery. RICHARD HENRY JORDAN ALBANY - Richard Henry Jordan, 72, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003, at his home. He was a native of Natalbany, a U.S. Army veteran and a retired food salesman. He is survived by his wife, Martha Paschall Jordan of Albany; a son, Richard Alligood of Albany; and a sister, Dorothy Higgins of St. Rose. He was preceded in death by his parents, George W. and Lenorah Palmer Jordan; two sisters, Clara Jordan and Bertha Arrowsmith; and five brothers, Walter Jordan, Norman Jordan, Clifton Jordan, Ray Jordan and George Jordan. The funeral was held Saturday at 1 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, St. Rose. Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, was in charge. MARY LOTT ALBANY - Mary Lott, 87, died Friday, Jan. 24, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a member of Albany First Baptist Church. She is survived by three daughters, Aline Lowery of Amite and Eula Courtney and Beatrice Gordon, both of Walker; two sisters, Irene Robertson and Eunice Ballard, both of Holden; 14 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Simeon Lott; her parents, David and Lilly Robertson; a daughter, Mary Alice Bergeron; a brother, Alex Robertson; and a great- granddaughter. Visitation will be today from 6 to 10 p.m. at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, and Monday from 10 a.m. until the Rev. Benny Jones conducts the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in James Chapel Church Cemetery, Holden. LEONARD PAUL MONTELEONE JR. BUSH - Leonard Paul Monteleone Jr., 56, died Friday, Jan. 24, 2003. He was superintendent of St. Tammany Parish schools, a native of Hammond and resident of St. Tammany Parish for the past 35 years. He is survived by his wife, Lyn Ketteringham Monteleone; two sons, Leonard Paul Monteleone III of Natchitoches, Payton John Monteleone of Baton Rouge; a brother, Joseph Anthony Monteleone of Fort Worth, Texas; and a sister, Deanne Marie Broddick of Hammond. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard P. and Lena Lala Monteleone; a son, Matthew George Monteleone; and a sister, Karen Monteleone. Visitation will be today from 2 to 5 p.m. at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Inc., Covington, and Monday from noon to 2 p.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, Covington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leonard P. Monteleone Scholarship Fund at any Bank One. DOVIE PEARL CAMPBELL PICOU PONCHATOULA - Dovie Pearl Campbell Picou, 90, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Mena, Ark. She is survived by two daughters, Beverly Costanza of Killian and Hazel Nicholas of Ponchatoula; two sons, Harold L. Picou of Hammond and Elie A. "Buster" Picou of Baton Rouge; a sister, Arminda Lewis of Gonzales; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Picou; her parents, John and Pearl Philpot Campbell; two sisters, Nonie Mae Campbell and Millie Ruiz; three brothers, Delma Campbell, John Campbell and Dick Walker; and a grandson. Visitation will be today from 6 to 10 p.m. at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, and Monday from 8 a.m. until the Revs. Stanley Day, Johnny Hernandez and Larry Melancon conduct the funeral at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. January 28, 2003 * Lucille McLeod, 59, Ponchatoula * Loretta Piazza, 81, Hammond LUCILLE MCLEOD PONCHATOULA - Lucille McLeod, 59, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Topeka, Miss. She is survived by her husband, Carl McLeod of Ponchatoula; two daughters, Rena Goynes and Robbie Herring, both of Ponchatoula; six sons, James McLeod of Slidell, Richard D., Carl Raymond, Jimmy Ray and Perry McLeod, all of Ponchatoula, and Kenneth McLeod of Hammond; two sisters, Nell Joe Thames and Al Jean Pumler, both of Mississippi; three brothers, Tommy and Robert Wayne Thames, both of Mississippi, and Deford Thames of Baton Rouge; and 12 grandchildren. Visitation will be today at Geisler Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 9 p.m. The funeral will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Old Union Cemetery, Independence. LORETTA PIAZZA Loretta "Lena" Piazza, 81, died today, Jan. 28, 2003, at her home. She was a native of Independence. She is survived by two sisters, Phine and Emma DeMarco, both of Hammond; and one brother, Fred Piazza of Hammond. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Correne Cocharo Piazza. Visitation and funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond. January 29, 2003 * Luby Bail, 47, Brookhaven, Miss. * Bonnie Louree Raborn Coon, 60, Jayess, Miss. * Rose Hoover Cunningham, 95, Ponchatoula * Alvin Fenly Kirby, 68, Ponchatoula * Mable Spencer Powell, 92, Hammond LUBY BAIL BROOKHAVEN, Miss. - Luby Bail, 47, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2003, at his home. He was a former resident of Hammond and a longtime resident of Houma. He was former Daily Star newspaper carrier. No visitation or funeral services will be held. BONNIE LOUREE RABORN COON JAYESS, Miss. - Bonnie Louree Raborn Coon, 60, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003, at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula, Miss. She was a native of Independence, an All-Star basketball player for Kentwood High School during 1957-1960 and a retired medical records assistant for Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula. She is survived by her husband, D.V. Coon of Jayess, Miss.; two sons, Joseph Denmon Coon of Laredo, Texas, and Douglas Edward Coon of Jayess, Miss.; one sister, Vergie Mildred Aull of Pascagoula, Miss.; two brothers, Denmon Alvin Strickland and Joseph Eugene Estes, both of Kentwood; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nolan Edward Raborn and Bessie Prine Raborn Strickland and Dick and Louree Lewis. Visitation will be today at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Thursday at Spring Creek Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Danny Smith and the Rev. Richard Hagen conducts the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. ROSE HOOVER CUNNINGHAM PONCHATOULA - Rose Hoover Cunningham, 95, died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003, at her home. She was a native of Lee's Landing and a member of the St. Joseph Rosary Altar Society. She is survived by her son, Henry "Gene" Cunningham III of Hammond; one daughter, Beverly Dominique of Metairie; one brother, Leonard N. Hoover of Ponchatoula; two sisters, Zelma Drake and Anne Richardson, both of Ponchatoula; three grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry "Gene" Cunningham Jr.; her parents, Henry S. and Zelma Raiford E. Hoover; three brothers, Irwin B., Alonzo F. and Woodrow E. Hoover; and one sister, Inez Blackwell. Visitation will be Thursday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 9 until 11:15 a.m. A Requiem Mass will be held at 11:30 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ponchatoula. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. ALVIN FENLY KIRBY PONCHATOULA - Alvin Fenly Kirby, 68, died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003, at Dixon Memorial Medical Center, Denham Springs. He was a native of Pride, a former operator with the city of Ponchatoula and was a volunteer auxiliary policeman with the city of Ponchatoula. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Margaret Ellenberger Kirby of Ponchatoula; one son, Alvin "Junior" Kirby of Ponchatoula; two daughters, Mary Kirby Bowman and Shirley Kirby Effler, both of Ponchatoula; one brother, Thomas Nelson Kirby of Clinton; one sister, Mary Maraslis of Summit, Miss.; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Ruth Ann Kirby; his parents, Pleasant and Allie Roberts Kirby; two sisters, Alma Kirby Lambert and Lizzie Elizabeth Ballard; and one brother, Clarence Kirby. Visitation will be Thursday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 10 a.m. until the funeral at at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Wadesboro Cemetery. MABLE SPENCER POWELL Mable Spencer Powell, 92, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2003, at Landmark Living Center, Hammond. She was a native of Campbell County, Va. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond. January 30, 2003 * Martha Eleanor Floyd Faller, 85, Hammond * Brenda Hornsby, 47, Amite * Clara Estabrook Palmer, 87, Ponchatoula * Mable Spencer Powell, 92, Hammond * Anthony Joseph Valure, 78, Tickfaw MARTHA ELEANOR FLOYD FALLER Martha Eleanor Floyd Faller, 85, died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003, at Belle Maison Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Fairmont, N.C. She taught preparatory classes to veterans at Southeastern Louisiana College, was a retired teacher of the Tangipahoa Parish School System having taught at Hammond High School and she earned a master's degree from Louisiana State University. She was a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Beta Kappa, Delta Kappa Gamma, the Louisiana Education Association, the National Education Association, the American Association of University Women and the Hammond Round Table. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Hammond, a volunteer at North Oaks Hospital and served on the Hammond Bicentennial Committee. She is survived by her husband, Charles Lokey Faller of Hammond; one daughter, Jill Faller Williams of Mandeville; one son, John Lokey "Jack" Faller of Denham Springs; one sister, Jill Floyd Hough of Lumberton, N.C.; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, E.G. and Florence McIntosh Floyd; five sisters and brothers. The Rev. Ricky Willis will conduct a memorial service Sunday at First United Methodist Church, Hammond, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hammond First United Methodist Church Building Fund or to the music fund at the North Cross United Methodist Church in Madisonville. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. BRENDA HORNSBY AMITE - Brenda Hornsby, 47, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2003, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, Independence. She was a native of Amite. She is survived by one son, Willie D. Hornsby of Amite; five sisters, Eva Mae Adams and Mary Brumfield, both of Amite, Mary Hornsby of New Orleans, Golden Dorsey and Gloria Mobley, both of Monroe, Ga., and Johnnie Mae Batiste of Atlanta; five brothers, Robert Stephens and Esco Hornsby Jr., both of Amite, J.R. Hornsby of Baton Rouge, Rosco Hornsby of New Orleans and Nathan Hornsby of Tacoma, Wash. She was preceded in death by her parents, Esco Hornsby Sr. and Zola Mae Hornsby; one brother, Bennie Hornsby; and one sister, Bertha Dell Hornsby. Visitation will be Friday at Grant Chapel AME Church, Amite, from 5 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Alexander Giles will conduct the funeral Saturday at noon. Burial will be in Nettle Cemetery, Greensburg. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. CLARA ESTABROOK PALMER PONCHATOULA - Clara Estabrook Palmer, 87, died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003, at Summit Hospital, Baton Rouge. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula. MABLE SPENCER POWELL Mable Spencer Powell, 92, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2003, at Landmark Living Center, Hammond. She was a native of Campbell County, Va. She is survived by three daughters, Marion Daly of Chesapeake, Va., Bettie Spano of Hammond and Joyce Despard of Panama City, Fla.; three sons, Herbert Foster of Baltimore, Dewey Foster of Newport News, Va., and Robert Earl Foster of Patchogue, N.Y.; 23 grandchildren 41 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Herbert Dewey Foster; her second husband, William B. Powell; one brother, Eugene Spencer; and her parents, James and Ida Godsey Spencer. Visitation will be Saturday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 8 until 9:45 a.m. The funeral will be at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Hammond, at 10. Burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery. ANTHONY JOSEPH VALURE TICKFAW - Anthony Joseph Valure, 78, died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of Tickfaw and a carpenter. He is survived by one son, Anthony "Ronnie" Valure of Tickfaw; two sisters, Mary Valure Calderone of Tickfaw and Frances Valure of Houma; and one brother, Steve Valure of Independence. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Peco Valure; his parent, Tony and Lena Valure; two brothers, Carlo and Tony Valure; and four sisters, Lena Orlando, Annie Wendt, Tillie DiVincenti and Josie Tiesi. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Friday from 8 until 10 a.m. A Mass will be held at 10:30 at Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church, Tickfaw. Burial will be in Tickfaw Catholic Cemetery. January 31, 2003 * Eddie Chester, 54, Hammond * Lizzie Russell Doughty, 79, Fort Worth, Texas * Kathleen Deluane Johnson, Tickfaw * Jewel McCon Lester, 80, Albany * Claire Estabrook Palmer, 87, Ponchatoula * Samuel Lee Plummer, 30, Dallas * Mable Spencer Powell, 92, Hammond EDDIE CHESTER Eddie Chester, 54, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2003, at West Jefferson Medical Center. He is survived by two daughters, Rochelle Chester and Valerie Wynn, both of Baton Rouge. Visitation will be today at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Mack Hurst will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. at Saint James AME Church, Hammond. Burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery. LIZZIE RUSSELL DOUGHTY FORT WORTH, Texas - Lizzie Russell Doughty, 79, died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003, at Harris Methodist Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas. She was a native of St. Helena Parish and a member of All Nation Revelation Evangelistic Ministry. She is survived by one sister, Elnora Washington; one brother, Johnny Russell; four daughters, Rosetta Butler and Josephine Myles, both of Independence, Mary Ann Doughty of Amite and Linda Anderson of Fort Worth, Texas; two sons, Freddie Freeman and Bevil Quillen; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Irma L. Courtney and Lula Addison; and three brothers, Leon Stewart, William Russell and Sylvester Russell. Visitation will be today at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 1 to 3 p.m. The funeral will be Saturday at Trinity Chapel Church, Amite, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Leonard Chapel Church Cemetery. KATHLEEN DELAUNE JOHNSON TICKFAW - Kathleen Delaune Johnson died Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Prairieville. She is survived by her husband, Dickie Johnson of Tickfaw; two sons, Brad Johnson of Cherry Point, N.C., and Britt Johnson of Tickfaw; and her mother, Opal Broussard Delaune of Prairieville. She was preceded in death by her father, Nelson Delaune. Visitation will be Saturday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 11 a.m. until the Rev. Larry Brignac conducts the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Johnson Cemetery. JEWEL MCCON LESTER ALBANY - Jewel McCon Lester, 80, died today, Jan. 31, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Livingston Parish. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond. CLAIRE ESTABROOK PALMER PONCHATOULA - Claire Estabrook Palmer, 87, died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003, at Summit Hospital, Baton Rouge. She was a retired strawberry farmer and homemaker. She was a longtime member of French Corner Baptist in Ponchatoula and active in WMU and other mission organizations. She is survived by one son, Jack Palmer of Ponchatoula; one daughter, Peggy Poche of Denham Springs; seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Palmer; her parents, Sidney and Emma Penn Estabrook; one son, Thomas Palmer Sr.; one grandchild; three sisters, Ruth Keaghey, Genevieve Coon and Ethel Wheat; and six brothers, John "Peck" Eyrich, Arthur, Adrain, Andrew, Eugene and Lawrence Estabrook. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Charles Bigner and the Rev. Rob Burns conduct the funeral at 11. Burial will be Sand Hill Cemetery. SAMUEL LEE PLUMMER DALLAS - Samuel Lee Plummer, 30, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2003, at his home. He was a native of Hammond. He is survived by his parents, Golda Smalls and Clotile Plummer and Eligah Plummer; one sister, Tammy Plummer of Hammond; and three brothers, Danny, Joseph and Brandon Thompson, all of Houma. Visitation will be today at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Hammond, from 5 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Willie Gable Jr. will conduct the funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. MABLE SPENCER POWELL Mable Spencer Powell, 92, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2003, at Landmark Living Center, Hammond. She was a native of Campbell County, Va. She is survived by three daughters, Marion Daly of Chesapeake, Va.; Bettie Spano of Hammond and Joyce Despard of Panama City, Fla.; three sons, Herbert Foster, Baltimore, Dewey Foster of Newport News, Va., and Robert Earl Foster of Patchogue, N.Y.; one stepson, William B. Powell Jr. of Cabot, Ark.; three stepdaughters, Olivia Foster of Baltimore, Jean Batchelor of Flagler Beach, Fla., and Doris Champion of Crestview, Fla.; 23 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Herbert Dewey Foster; her second husband, William B. Powell; one brother, Eugene Spencer; and her parents, James and Ida Godsey Spencer. Visitation will be Saturday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 8 until 9:45 a.m. The funeral will be at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Hammond, at 10. Burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery.