Obituaries from THE HAMMOND DAILY STAR, Feb. 2004; Hammond, Tangipahoa Parish, LA. Submitted to the USGenWeb Archives by Don Johnson, Mar, 2004 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ February 01, 2004 * Joseph Orville Billiot * Carol Dean Corkern Graham * Lula Bankston Gurry * Eleanor Cooper Lavine * William Leo Martin * Ethel LaRose Vitter JOSEPH ORVILLE BILLIOT JR. SPRINGFIELD - Joseph Orville Billiot Jr., 46, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was a native of New Orleans. He is survived by his wife, Vicki S. Billiot of Springfield; a son, Joshua Lew Wages of Placheville; three daughters, Marcie Harkcom of Watson, Chasity Billiot of Marrero and Chandelle LeBouef of Westwego; four brothers, Joe Billiot of Westwego, Paul and Rudy Billiot, both of Marrero, and Maxwell Billiot of Kenner; three sisters, Mary Ann Hartman of Kenner, Sheryl Dillard of McNeal, Miss., and Rosanne Pozzi of Vero Beach, Fla.; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville Sr. and Wilda Billiot. Visitation will be tonight from 6 until 10 at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond. Deacon Fortenberry will conduct the funeral Monday at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Rose Memorial Cemetery. CAROL DEAN CORKERN GRAHAM KENTWOOD - Carol Dean Corkern Graham, 72, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was a native of Hammond and worked for the Louisiana State Department for 25 years. She is survived by her son, Robbin Graham of Kentwood; her daughter, Carlus Graham of Albany; her twin sister, Margaret Jean Hart of Kentwood; a brother, Dr. Randall Allen Corkern of Akron, Ohio; and a great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burlon Ralph Graham; and her parents, Velma Schilling Corkern and J.F. Corkern. Visitation will be Monday at Spring Creek Baptist Church in Spring Creek from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Danny Smith conducts the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Spring Creek Cemetery. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Kentwood is in charge. LULA BANKSTON GURRY NEW ORLEANS - Lula Bankston Gurry, 87, died at her home on Friday, Jan. 30, 2004. Born in Amite, she lived in New Orleans the past 57 years. She was a retired purchasing agent at Charity Hospital. She is survived by her two daughters, Jane G. Buckman and Tammy G. Chutz, both of New Orleans; a son, James Edward Gurry of New Orleans; a brother, Woodrow Bankston of Orange, Texas; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Jack Edmond Gurry. The Rev. Earl Faust conducted the funeral Saturday at Bankston Cemetery in Amite. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boys Town and sent to Father Val J. Peter, Boys Town Center, Boys Town, NE, 68010. McKneely Funeral Home was in charge. ELEANOR COOPER LAVINE PONCHATOULA - Eleanor Cooper Lavine, 74, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She is survived by her son, Earl Overman of Ponchatoula; two daughters, Rhonda K. Lavine of Hammond and Blanche Cooper Lavine of Ponchatoula; four sisters, Felicity Roberts of Escatawpa, Miss., Kitty Guadliardo, Blanche Cooper McLin and Lura Shelton Cooper, all of Ponchatoula; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Lavine; her parents, Michael and Lottie Howes Lavine; a brother, Henry Charles Cooper; two sisters, Clara Cooper Hayden and Aurelia Cooper Bardwell. Visitation will be today, at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula from 6 until 10 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery in Robert. WILLIAM LEO MARTIN HOLDEN - William Leo Martin, 81, died at his home Friday, Jan. 31, 2004. He was native of Kentwood. He is survived by his son, Wayne Martin of Springfield; his daughter, Donna Vollentine of LaPlace; six grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Larmo Martin; and his parents, Felix and Estelle Bridges Martin. Visitation will be today, at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula from 11a.m. until the Rev. Paul Triay conducts the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Green Oaks Cemetery in Baton Rouge. ETHEL LAROSE VITTER HOUMA - Ethel LaRose Vitter, 88, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2004. She was a native of Ponchatoula and a resident of Houma. She is survived by a son, Arthur C. Vitter Jr. of Houma; a sister, Lillian Marmillion of Houma; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur C. Vitter Sr.; a son, John Lloyd Vitter; a sister, Thelma Pitre; two brothers, Cleveland LaRose and Emmett LaRose. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula from 6 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ponchatoula. February 02, 2004 * Patricia Holden Baham, 51, Folsom * Eddie A. Jackson Sr., 94, Grangeville * Carmelite Margaret Ferrara Orlando, 82, Tickfaw * Charles Arthur Stewart, 65, Albany PATRICIA HOLDEN BAHAM FOLSOM - Patricia Holden Baham, 51, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, at her home. She was a native of Tylertown, Miss. She is survived by her husband, Jack Baham; one son, John Penton; four brothers, Howard Terral Holden of Covington, Randy Holden of Franklinton; Jimmy Holden of Varnado, and Timothy Holden of Houston, Tex.; and one step-son, Robert Baham of Folsom. Visitation will be Monday at Driftwood Baptist Church, Folsom, from 6 to 10 p.m., and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, is in charge. EDDIE A. JACKSON SR. GRANGEVILLE - Eddie A. "Dick" Jackson Sr., 94, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at his home. A native of Roseland, he worked in forestry management and was retired from International Paper after 25 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice Higgins Jackson of Grangeville; one daughter, Lillian Connell of Denham Springs; two sons, Dicky Jackson and Tom Jackson, both of Grangeville; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandchild; his parents, Thomas Jefferson Jackson and Mary Jane Jackson; and eight brothers and sisters. Visitation will be tonight at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 to 9, and Tuesday at Grangeville Baptist Church, Grangeville, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at noon conducted by the Rev. Joby Hartner and the Rev. Jack Varnado. Burial will be in Grangeville Baptist Church Cemetery, Grangeville. CARMELITE MARGARET FERRARA ORLANDO TICKFAW - Carmelite Margaret Ferrara Orlando, 82, died today, Feb. 2, 2003, at her home. Survivors include her husband, Anthony S. "Buddy" Orlando of Tickfaw; two sons, Salvadore "Sonny" Orlando of Tickfaw, and Dominic "Donny" Orlando; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Kay Losavio and Margaret Stabiler, both of Baton Rouge; and two brothers, Joe Ferrara and Russell Ferrara, both of Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dominic and Margaret Inzenga Ferrara; two sisters, Jean Michel and Rose Losavio; and one brother, Dominic "Red" Ferrara. Visitation will be Tuesday at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church from 9 until Mass at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Colonial Mausoleum. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. CHARLES ARTHUR STEWART ALBANY - Charles Arthur Stewart, 65, died today, Feb. 2, 2004, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond. February 03, 2004 * Arthur Barnes, 78, Kentwood * Lonnie Boykins Sr., 63, Covington * Bonnie Hymel Carr, 51, Norco * Amanda W. McDowell, 101, Tickfaw * Charles Arthur Stewart, 65, Albany * Frank B. Watters, 81, River Ridge ARTHUR BARNES KENTWOOD - Arthur Barnes, 78, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004, in Amite. A native of Mount Herman, he is survived by two sons, Brandy L. Campbell of Jacksonville, Fla., and Johnny Eckerd of Mount Herman; three sisters, Mary Dawson, Berlean Brock and Frankie Mae Dupree, all of New Orleans; and three grandchildren. Visitation will be today at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 1 to 4 p.m. The funeral will be Wednesday at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Mount Herman, at 1 p.m. followed by burial at the church cemetery. LONNIE BOYKINS SR. COVINGTON - Lonnie Boykins Sr., 63, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, at St. Tammany Hospital. A native of Fluker, he is survived by his wife, Paulette Boykins; one daughter, Shellean Daniels of Covington; three sons, Lonnie Boykins Jr., John and Malcolm Boykins, all of Covington; two stepsons, Patrick James of Georgia and Edmond James of Anchorage, Alaska; two sisters, Florence Basby of Gardenia, Calif., and Francis Sibley of Los Angeles; two brothers, Walter Boykins of New Orleans and Ellis Boykins of Gardenia; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest; his mother, Mary; and two brothers, Ernest Jr. and Jerry. Visitation will be Wednesday at Angelic Funeral Home, Roseland, from noon until 8 p.m. and Thursday at Doughty Chapel, Covington, from 4:30 until the funeral at 7 p.m. Dismissal will be Friday at Community Baptist Church Cemetery, Fluker. BONNIE HYMEL CARR Bonnie Hymel Carr, 51, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2004. She is survived by her husband, William Denis Carr of Hammond; her mother, Evelyn Brady of Norco; and her children, Aaron, Casey and Kelly, all of Hammond; one stepdaughter, Jennifer Carr of Lafayette; and three brothers, Gary Hymel of LaPlace, Dale Hymel of Norco and Dennis Hymel of Reserve; two sisters, Nancy Navaille and Mary Rohen, both of LaPlace; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Urbin Hymel; and her stepfather, Oscar Brady. Visitation will be Thursday at Sacred Heart Church, Norco, from noon until Mass at 2 p.m. Entombment will be at St. Barromeo Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. H.C. Alexander Funeral home, Norco, is in charge. AMANDA W. MCDOWELL TICKFAW - Amanda W. McDowell, 101, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. She was the mother of Greater St. James Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Ella Mae Keith of Tickfaw; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday at Greater St. James Missionary Baptist Church, Tickfaw, from 4 p.m. until the Rev. Wilbard Jones conducts the funeral service at 7. Dismissal will be Thursday at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Denham Springs, is in charge. CHARLES ARTHUR STEWART ALBANY - Charles Arthur Stewart, 65, died today, Feb. 2, 2004, at his home. He was a native of Albany and a member of Blood River Baptist Church. He was a longtime carpenter and a hunter, serving as president of Hickory Branch Hunting Club. He is survived by his wife, Lila Ann Wagner Stewart of Albany; one son, Larry Charles Stewart of Albany; three daughters, Vickie Stewart Rodriquez, Lisa Ann Bourgeois and Sue Ellen Payne, all of Albany; four sisters, Wilma Stafford of Livingston, Bonnie Stassi of Hammond, Mary Fedele of Tickfaw and Norma White of Mississippi; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenner and Idell Kinchen Stewart; one sister, Monteal Gautreaux; and one brother, Edward "Boss" Stewart. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Rodney Taylor and the Rev. Iran Smith conduct the funeral at 10:30. Burial will be at Blood River Baptist Church Cemetery. FRANK B. WATTERS RIVER RIDGE - Frank B. Watters, 81, retired owner of Watters Construction Co., died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, at his home. Born in Emerson, Ark., he lived in the New Orleans area before moving to Ponchatoula where he lived before returning to River Ridge. He graduated from Springhill High School and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II where he received the Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Star, ATO Medal, EAMETO Medal and four battle stars. He worked for Globe Construction Co. before starting his own company. He served on the board of directors for the Greater New Orleans Home Builders Association, the Louisiana Home Builders Association and the National Home Builders Association. He was the recipient of the Times Picayune Parade of Homes Award. Once retiring from construction, he became a consultant for Regency Homes. Survivors include his wife, LaVerne Williams Watters; two daughters, Brenda Watters Roddy and Constance F. Watters, and a son, Frank "Ben" Watters Jr., all of Mandeville; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Janie W. Honeycutt, Winona W. Farley and Margie W. Mattox. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Audrey O. Watters, Raleigh P. Watters and Harold B. Watters. Visitation will be Tuesday at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Blvd., near Clearview Parkway, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11. A graveside service will be held at Sand Hill Cemetery, Ponchatoula, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Orleans Chapter, 1040 Calhoun St., New Orleans, LA 70118. To sign the guest book, visit www.legacy.com. February 04, 2004 * Mary Louise Albrecht, 84, New Orleans * Destiny Nicole Canzoneri, infant, Arcola * Kenneth William Kinchen, 43, Chalmette * Eddie Tate Morris, 30, Hammond * Billie Sue Reid, 47, Colyell * Herbert Joseph Reine, 60, Robert MARY LOUISE ALBRECHT NEW ORLEANS - Sister Mary Louise Albrecht, O.P., 84, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, at Touro Infirmary. Formerly known at Sister Mary deRicci, she was in her 65th year of religious profession. A native of New Orleans, she received a bachelor's degree from Loyola University and a master's degree and doctorate from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. She taught at St. Joseph, Paulina; St. Peter's, Reserve; St. Anthony of Padua, St. Matthias and St. Mary's Dominican High School, New Orleans, as assistant principal, registrar and teacher. She was at St. Mary's Dominican College as professor of English and academic vice president. She was professor of English at St. Joseph's Seminary College in St. Benedict, Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va., and the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. She also taught at Southeastern Louisiana University and had the title of professor emeritus. She served on the administrative council of her congregation. She was engaged in research and writing and serving on the congregational committees. She is survived by two nephews, two great-nephews and one great-niece. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Cathrine Newhouse Albrecht; and one brother, John Joseph Albrecht. Visitation will be tonight at the Dominican Sisters Motherhouse Chapel, New Orleans, from 4 to 7 p.m. with a wake service at 4:45 and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until Mass at 10:30. Burial will be in the Dominican Sisters Cemetery, Rosaryville, Ponchatoula. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dominican Sisters Retirement Fund, 7300 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118. Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, New Orleans, is in charge. DESTINY NICOLE CANZONERI ARCOLA - Destiny Nicole Canzoneri, 1-month-old, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2004. She is survived by her mother, Ashley Allison Howard; her father, John Paul Smith; one sister, Victoria Canzoneri; one brother, Giovanni Canzoneri; and her grandparents, Linda Anderson, Calvin Howard and Julius Fairburn. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Marjorie Smith. Burial was today at Union Cemetery. Angelic Funeral Home, Roseland, was in charge. KENNETH WILLIAM KINCHEN CHALMETTE - Kenneth William Kinchen, 43, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004. A native of Pascagoula, Miss., he was a U.S. Navy veteran and an electrician for Trinity Yachts of New Orleans. Survivors include his wife, Sherry Wilson Kinchen of Lucedale, Miss.; two sons, Kenneth Thomas and Micha Christopher Kinchen of Chalmette; his mother, Rita Walton of New Orleans; and one sister, Linda Kinchen Boudreaux of Covington. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Clarence Kinchen. Visitation will be Thursday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from noon until the Rev. Johnny Beyer conducts the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. EDDIE TATE MORRIS Eddie Tate Morris, 30, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2004. A native of Hammond, he is survived by two daughters, Erica and Patrice, both of Independence; two sons, Demarcus and Jamarcus, both of Independence; his mother, Patricia Jackson; his father, Louis Jackson; one sister, Deborah McClendon; and four brothers, Leland, Louis Jr., Kenneth and Johnathan Jackson, all of Hammond. Visitation will be tonight at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, from 5 to 9. The Rev. Jermaine Brumfield will conduct the funeral Thursday at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. BILLIE SUE REID COLYELL - Billie Sue Reid, 47, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004, at her home. A native of Bogalusa, she is survived by her husband, Thomas Reid; one son, Thomas Cameron Reid of Colyell; two daughters, Terri Dedon and Candance Reid, both of Colyell; two sisters, Gayle Reid of Livingston and Karen Sharp of Colyell; and four grandchildren. Her parents, Billy Stringer and Mary Sharp; one brother, Guy Wayne Stringer; and her grandparents, Hardy and Francine Sharp, preceded her in death. Visitation will be today at Colyell Pentecostal Church from 4:30 to 10 p.m. Delmas Taylor and Wayne Mack will conduct the funeral Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Colyell Community Cemetery. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. HERBERT JOSEPH REINE ROBERT - Herbert Joseph Reine, 60, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, at Oschner Foundation Hospital. A native of New Orleans, he was a former police officer with Ascension Parish. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Tabb Reine of Robert; one daughter, Nora Reine of Robert; six sons, Vircile Reine of Pumpkin Center, Quinton Reine of Robert, Herbert Reine Jr., Dave, Kenny and Jody Reine, all of Gonzales; one sister, Martha Deslatte of Maurepas; and 23 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vircile and Rosalie Fontenot Reine; and one brother, Joseph Reine. Visitation will be Thursday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 5:30 to 10 p.m., with a memorial service at 7 p.m. February 05, 2004 * Charles Dee Arthur, 52, Husser * Idell Evans, 91, Hammond * Alfred H. Knox Jr., 59, New Orleans * Joseph Livers, 69, Ponchatoula * Betty W. Morgan, 52, Montpelier * Annelise Kryger Overton, 64, Hammond CHARLES DEE ARTHUR HUSSER - Charles Dee Arthur, 52, died of cancer Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004, at the home of his sister. Survivors include his father, Charles D. Arthur Jr. of Amite; and his sister, Deni Ard- Rigdon of Husser. As per his request, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Oaks Hospital. Cards may be sent to his sister at P.O. Box 38, Husser LA 70442. McKneely Funeral Home is in charge. IDELL ALLEN EVANS Idell Allen Evans, 91, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004, at Landmark Nursing Home, Hammond. A native of Loranger, she is survived by one daughter, Teresa Bastoe of New Orleans; and one son, Jack Burton of New Orleans. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Alice Allen. Her remains were donated to Tulane University Medical Research Center. A private memorial service will be Feb. 15. ALFRED H. KNOX JR. NEW ORLEANS - Alfred H. "Poppa" Knox Jr., 59, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, at Methodist Hospital, New Orleans. A native of New Orleans, he was a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Army and 14-year Louisiana National Guard veteran having served in Vietnam and Desert Storm. He was a staff sergeant who earned numerous service medals and awards. Survivors include his wife, Mary L. J. Knox; two sons, Alfred H. Knox IV and Regionald L. Knox Sr.; two stepsons, Reginald A. Lee and Elroy A. James; one daughter, Eva James; one stepdaughter, Shannon James; two brothers, John Smith and James McNeil; eight sisters, Carolyn Smith, Cecil Jean Wheeler, Jonquil Johnson, Ellen Price, Vanessa Stamp, Paulette Harris, Pamala Grandison and Linda Smith; and 15 grandchildren. Visitation will be Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. until the funeral at 10 at New Hope Baptist Church, New Orleans. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Park Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. JOSEPH LIVERS PONCHATOULA - Joseph Livers, 69, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He is survived by his wife, Rita Myles Livers of Ponchatoula; five daughters, Linda Banks Livers, Alma Jean Livers and Vandella Weary, all of Ponchatoula, Demetrice Dantzler of Albany and Yvonne Richardson of Independence; three sons, Melvin Joseph Livers, James Ray Livers and Larry Alphonse Livers, all of Ponchatoula; one sister, Lillie Mae Ellis of Ponchatoula; 18 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. His parents, Rogers and Laura Arnold Livers; one brother, Johnny King; and three great-grandchildren, preceded him in death. Visitation will be Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, from 9 to 10 a.m. The funeral will be at 11 at Pentecostal One Way Holy Church of God. Virginia Jackson, pastor, will officiate. BETTY W. MORGAN MONTPELIER - Betty W. Morgan, 52, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004. A native of Hazelhurst, Miss., she is survived by her husband, M. Morgan of Montpelier; two sons, Shawn Morgan of Montpelier and Damien Morgan of New Orleans; one daughter, Carolyn R. Morgan of Montpelier; one sister, Helen Womack of Colorado; three brothers, Robert Watts and James Watts, both of New Orleans, and Jerry Watts of Jackson, Miss.; her mother, Harriet Watts of New Orleans; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father and grandparents. The funeral will be Saturday at noon at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Burial will be at Bear Creek Cemetery, Montpelier. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. ANNELISE KRYGER OVERTON Annelise Kryger Overton, 64, died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004. A native of Breda, Netherlands, she is survived by her husband, Dr. John Overton of Hammond; two sons, John Joseph and Henry Davis Overton, both of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Miriam Carroll DeVlugt of Strathroy, Canada, and Chloe Renee Overton of Hammond; five grandchildren; three brothers, Paul Kryger of Las Vegas, Mark Kryger of Forsyth, Mo., and Hugo Kryger of Longview, Texas; and two sisters, Marguerite Ciolkosz of State College, Penn., and Jozine Biessner of St. Paul, Minn. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Anna Yntema Kryger; two brothers, Mike and Bart Kryger; and one sister, Renee Landesman. Visitation will be Friday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 1 p.m. until the funeral at 3. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery, Hammond. February 09, 2004 * Lonze Brandon, 61, Biloxi, Miss. * Carlton Raymond Huntington, 59, Holden * Ellery Thurman Raiford, 54, Independence LONZE BRANDON BILOXI, Miss. - Lonze "Mickey" Brandon, 61, a retired supervisor with South Central Bell, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2004. Born in Wadesboro, he was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Linda "Sue" Brandon of Biloxi; two daughters, Shelli Lea Hingle of Arcola and Lisa Marie Thibert of Bay St. Louis, Miss.; three sons, Michael Craig Brandon of Ponchatoula, Jeffery Ralph Brandon of Ellisville, Miss., and Robert Gerald Thibert of Biloxi; one brother, George Brandon of Livingston; and seven grandchildren. A graveside service will be Wednesday at Biloxi National Cemetery with military honors at 3 p.m. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Biloxi, Pass Road Chapel, is in charge. CARLTON RAYMOND HUNTINGTON HOLDEN - Maryland native Carlton Raymond Huntington, 59, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004, at Hammond Nursing Home, Hammond. He is survived by four sons, Carlton Raymond Huntington Jr. of Maryland, Raymond Isaac Huntington and Chad Eckerle, both of Holden, and Rex Osborne of Gretna; two daughters, Teresa Stevens of Holden and April Badeaux of Belle Chasse; and 15 grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the funeral at noon. Burial will be at Springfield Cemetery, Springfield. Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, is in charge. ELLERY THURMAN RAIFORD INDEPENDENCE - Ellery Thurman Raiford, 54, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, at his home. A native of Lee's Landing, he is survived by his wife, Felice Faye Vicknair Raiford of Independence; four daughters, Keisha Lott and Agnes "Aggie" Raiford, both of Ponchatoula, Darlene Foy of Independence and Nicole Raiford of Albany; four stepchildren, Veronica Carver, Melvin Foy and Gwendolyn Howell, all of Independence, and Jacob Foy of Belle Rose; three grandchildren and 12 step-grandchildren; his mother, Agnes Raiford of Virginia; three brothers, Henry Raiford of Georgia, Keith Raiford of Ponchatoula and Bryan Raiford of Folsom; and two sisters, Alicia Owens of Virginia and Cathy Beard of Denham Springs. His father, Ellery Paul Raiford; and two grandchildren, preceded him in death. Visitation will be Tuesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula from 6 to 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Ponchatoula Cemetery. February 10, 2004 * Lovie Lulviller Booker, 67, Independence * Mary Lobue Dorsa, 93, Hammond * Elizabeth Fortenberry, Holden * Carlton Raymond Huntington, 59, Holden * Margie Willie Miller, 71, Ponchatoula * Deborah Margaret Schulman Rodgers, 43, Holden LOVIE LULVILLER BOOKER INDEPENDENCE - Lovie Lulviller Booker, 67, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004, at Baton Rouge General Hospital. Survivors include two sisters, Leatha B. Grant and Rutha B. Collor, both of Baton Rouge; four brothers, Willie H.C. Booker of Sacramento, Calif., L. Booker of Hammond, S.D. Booker of Homestead, Fla., and Otis Booker of Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her father, Isadore Booker; her mother, Connie M. Booker; five sisters and two brothers. The funeral will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church, Independence. The Rev. Joe W. Johnson Jr. will officiate. Burial will be at Macedonia Cemetery, Independence. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. MARY LOBUE DORSA Mary Lobue Dorsa, 93, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. Former owner of Dorsa's Grocery of Hammond and a native or Algiers, she is survived by one daughter, Mary Grace Dorsa Wells of Hammond; one son, John Dorsa of Tickfaw; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Dorsa; her parents, Vincent and Virginia Inzinna Lobue; three brothers, Sam, Joe and Charlie Lobue; and three sisters, Laura Puma, Josephine and Annie Lobue. The Rev. John Restrepo conducted the funeral this morning, and burial was in Rose Memorial Cemetery. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. ELIZABETH FONTENBERRY HOLDEN - Elizabeth "Libby" Fontenberry died Monday, Feb. 9, 2004. A native of Jackson, Miss., she is survived by her husband, the Rev. Warren Fontenberry of Holden; and one brother, John Sullivan of Bastrop. She was preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Nellie Marble Sullivan; and one brother, Clarence Sullivan. Visitation will be Wednesday at St. Margaret Catholic Church from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 10:30. Burial will be in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Oaks Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 2668, Hammond, LA 70403. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. CARLTON RAYMOND HUNTINGTON HOLDEN - Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 10 at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, for Maryland native Carlton Raymond Huntington, 59, who died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004, at Hammond Nursing Home, Hammond. Survivors include four sons, Carlton Raymond Huntington Jr. of Maryland, Raymond Isaac Huntington and Chad Eckerle, both of Holden, and Rex Osborne of Gretna; two daughters, Teresa Stevens of Holden and April Badeaux of Belle Chasse; and 15 grandchildren. His first wife, Delores Jean Huntington; and one grandchild, preceded him in death. Further visitation will be Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the funeral at noon. Burial will be in Springfield Cemetery, Springfield. MARGIE WILLIE MILLER PONCHATOULA - Margie Willie Miller, 71, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. A native of Robert, she is survived by one daughter, Lynn Painter of Maurepas; one son, Dennis Riley of DeRidder; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild; one sister, Nancy Domiano of Hammond; and one brother, Leander Willie of Natalbany. She was preceded in death by her father, Eastman Willie; her mother, Lucy Blackwell Achord; one great-grandchild; three sisters, Josie and Ella Addison and Wanda Achord; and two brothers, Leo and Robert Willie. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 5 to 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Bud Plake conducts the funeral at 10. Burial will be at Trinity Baptist Church Cemetery. DEBORAH MARGARET SCHULMAN RODGERS HOLDEN - Deborah Margaret Schulman Rodgers, 43, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. A native of Houston, she was a member of the Unitarian Church. She is survived by her husband, James Scott Rodgers of Holden; her parents, Jacob Frank and Alice Southworth Schulman, the Woodlands, Texas; and three brothers, Christopher Schulman of Austin, Texas, Matthew Schulman of San Antonio and Andrew Schulman of Bethesda, Md. A memorial service will be Thursday at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, at 10 a.m. February 11, 2004 * Louis Davis, 55, Ponchatoula * Debra Ann Creekbaum Hill, 46, Denham Springs * Leopold John Squarsich II, 36, Amite * Rita Hutchinson Traylor, 88, Brookhaven LOUIS DAVIS PONCHATOULA - Louis Davis, 55, owner of Davis Body Shop, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, at his home. A New Orleans native, he was a auto dealer. He is survived by his wife, Maggie Davis of Ponchatoula; two daughters, LaTonya R. Davis of Ponchatoula and Yolanda Davis Roberts of Houston; one son, Whitney Davis of Houston; one sister, Joyce Ann Fredrick of Ponchatoula; three brothers, Melvin Davis of Benton Harbor, Mich., Raymond Davis of LaPlace and Roy Davis of Lake Charles; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, his parents, two sisters and four brothers. Visitation will be Friday at First True Love Ministries, Ponchatoula, from 6 until the Rev. Roy D. Burton conducts the funeral at 7 p.m. Dismissal will be Saturday at 10 a.m. followed by burial at Holly Garden Cemetery, Hammond. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. DEBRA ANN CREEKBAUM HILL DENHAM SPRINGS - Debra Ann Creekbaum Hill, 46, died at her home on Monday, Feb. 9, 2004. She was a resident of Denham Springs and a native of Baton Rouge. She is survived by her husband, Carl L. Hill of Denham Springs; three daughters, Tammy Finch, Jennifer Hutchinson and Terri Copenhaver, all of Denham Springs; her sister, Cathy Babst of Las Vegas; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Willie Agnes Little Creekbaum; and her grandparents, Joseph and Ruby Owens Little. Visitation will be Thursday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond from 11 a.m. until the Rev. Terry Booth conducts the fuenral at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Parklawn Mausoleum. LEOPOLD JOHN SQUARSICH II AMITE - Leopold John "Leo" Squarsich II, 36, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, in Madison, Ga. He was a supervisor. Survivors include his wife, Tamara Squarsich of Amite; one sister, Marie Knight of Amite; and his parents, Leopold John Squarsich and Vera M. Squarsich Thomas. The Rev.Mike Agnello conducted the funeral this afternoon at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite. Burial was in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. RITA HUTCHINSON TRAYLOR BROOKHAVEN, Miss. - Rita Hutchinson Traylor, 88, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, at her home near Brookhaven. A native of Hammond, she was a housewife. She is survived by five daughters, Wilda Fairburn Gill of Spring Creek, Nancy Loper and Jo Ann Smith, both of Brookhaven, Lois Leonard of Springfield and Sharon Bevil of Gramercy; one sister, Audrey Fairchild of St. Francisville; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, T.J. Traylor; two daughters, Bertie Ballard and Yvonne Chenevert; one son, Jim Traylor; one grandchild; and an infant brother and sister. Visitation will be Wednesday at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the the Rev. David Milligan conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be at Barron Cemetery, Kentwood. February 12, 2004 * Sidney J. Carrier, 63, Loranger * Glennford O. Galmon, 61, Amite * Debra Ann Creekbaum Hill, 46, Denham Springs * Edith R. Jackson, 89, Albany * James W. McCarter, 82, Ponchatoula * Paul R. McCormick, 76, Roseland * Larry Joseph Schumacher, 56, Hammond * John Wall Jr., 65, Springfield SIDNEY J. CARRIER LORANGER - Sidney J. Carrier, 63, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004, at his home. A U.S. Army veteran, he is survived by his wife, Myrtis Faust Carrier of Loranger; one daughter, Sidra Moneyhun of Loranger; two stepdaughters, Carrie Schlumbrecht of Metairie and Melissa Brown of Loranger; his mother, Lois Carrier of Loranger; two grandchildren; two sisters, Virginia Mosher of Loranger and Melba Allen of Georgia; and four brothers, Alton Carrier of Husser, Stanley Carrier of Loranger, Bobby Carrier of Florida and Steve Carrier of Abita Springs. He was preceded in death by his father, Woodrow Carrier. Visitation will be today at Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. until the funeral at 10. Burial will be at Lanier Cemetery, Loranger. GLENNFORD O. GALMON AMITE - Glennford O. Galmon, 61, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004. Survivors include his wife, Gaynell Galmon; one son, Kenneth Galmon of New Orleans; four sisters, Vivian Johnson of Amite, Marian Stewart, Verda Weaver and Frankie Mobley, all of New Orleans; three brothers, Hosea, Larris and Carl Galmon, all of New Orleans; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Idella and Frank Galmon. The Rev. Larry Lucas will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. at Turner Chapel Church, Roseland. Burial will follow at Leonard Chapel Cemetery, Amite. Angelic Funeral Home, Roseland, is in charge. DEBRA ANN CREEKBAUM HILL DENHAM SPRINGS - Debra Ann Creekbaum Hill, 46, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, at her home. A native Baton Rouge, she is survived by her husband, Carl L. Hill of Denham Springs; three daughters, Tammy Finch, Jennifer Hutchinson and Terri Copenhaver, all of Denham Springs; one sister, Cathy Babst of Las Vegas; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Willie Agnes Little Creekbaum; and her grandparents, Joseph and Ruby Owens Little. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 11 a.m. until the the Rev. Terry Booth conducts the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Parklawn Mausoleum. EDITH R. JACKSON ALBANY - Edith R. Jackson, 89, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Liberty, Miss. She is survived by three daughters, Minnie Lee Beasley and Deloria Jackson, both of Los Angeles, and Roseland Jackson of Atlanta; three sons, Edmond Weathersby of Detroit, Bobby Weathersby of Albany and Curtis Clark of Los Angeles; eight sisters, Hattie Holmes of McComb, Miss., Inez Smith and Alberta Braden, both of Chicago, and Rosie Rambo, Elletic Erdey, Mary Whitfield, Ann Bell Diggs and Lue Emma Williams, all of Michigan; and six brothers, Ulysses Ramsey of St. Louis, Leo Ramsey of McComb, Johnny Robinson of New Orleans, and Willie, Leon and Theoris Ramsey, all of St. Louis. The funeral will be at Parson Hill Baptist Church, Liberty, Miss., Saturday at 11 a.m. followed by burial at the church cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. JAMES W. MCCARTER PONCHATOULA - James W. McCarter, 82, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, at North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital, Hammond. He was a native of Lawrence County, Tenn. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Scharwarth McCarter of Ponchatoula; one daughter, Vickie McCarter Mitrakas of Queens, N.Y.; two sons, James Wayne and Samuel Dale McCarter, both of Ponchatoula; three sisters, Nettie Brown and Blanche Jones, both of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., and Jean McCarter of Wisconsin; two brothers, Oscar and Homer McCarter, both of Lawrenceburg; 17 grandchildren, 26 great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. His first wife, Vannie Earhart McCarter; two daughters, Jeanetta Ann Pigott and Lucille Marie McCarter; one son, Richard Lee McCarter; his father, Horace Lemuel McCarter; and his mother, Della Kemp McCarter Baker, all preceded him in death. Visitation will be tonight at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 10 and Friday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Ponchatoula Cemetery. PAUL R. MCCORMICK ROSELAND - Paul R. McCormick, 76, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004, at his home. A native of Banner, Miss., he was a veteran. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Hughes McCormick of Roseland; six daughters, Sidney Ruth Young and Vicki McCormick, both of Memphis, Tenn., Debbie Stout and Peggy Distefano, both of Roseland, and Paula Randol and Patty Vierheller, both of Kentwood; four sons, Norman J. Blanchard Jr. of Jefferson, Joseph McCormick of Destin, Fla., Mark McCormick of Memphis and Lloyd McCormick of Amite; two sisters, Jean Richardson and Mae Cox McCormick, both of Southaven, Miss.; three brothers, Donald McCormick of Germantown, Tenn., James Hoytt and Jerry McCormick, both of Southaven; 18 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Mae Cox McCormick; and one sister, Bill Dunn. Visitation will be today at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Leonard McMichael conducts the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. LARRY JOSEPH SCHUMACHER Larry Joseph Schumacher, 56, owner of Four Seasons Cleaners, Inc., died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004, at his home. A native of Ottawa Lake, Mic., he served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve. Survivors include his wife, Melissa Mae Schumacher of Hammond; two sons, Hayden and Ryan Schumacher, both of Amite; one daughter, Courtney Schumacher of Baton Rouge; one brother, John Schumacher of Roseland; and two sisters, Cindy Varnado of Roseland and Joan Settoon of Amite. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Algie Mae Crain Schumacher; and one brother, Thomas Schumacher. A memorial service will held at his home Sunday at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Oaks Hospice, P.O. Box 2668, Hammond, LA 70404. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. JOHN WALL JR. SPRINGFIELD - John "J.V." Wall Jr., 65, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004, at his home. A native of Springfield, he is survived by his wife, Henrietta S. Wall of Springfield; three sons, Michael, Danny and Dennis Wall, all of Springfield; one daughter, Cathy Davis of Springfield; seven grandchildren; his mother, Lucille S. Wall of Springfield; two brothers, Butch Wall and Jimmy Wall, both of Ponchatoula; and one sister, Audrey Coats of Springfield. He was preceded in death by his father, John Vivian Wall Sr. Visitation will be today at Woodland Baptist Church from 6 p.m. until the funeral Friday at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Woodland Baptist Church Cemetery. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is charge. February 13, 2004 * James L. Jackson, 76, Ponchatoula * Aubrey Claudell Kennedy, 50, Montpelier * Paul R. McCormick 76, Roseland * Eldridge McNabb, 78, Livingston * Larry Joseph Schumacher, 56, Hammond * Larry Leroy Stillwell, 65, Amite JAMES L. JACKSON PONCHATOULA - James L. "Dock" Jackson, 76, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Angelic Funeral Home, Roseland. AUBREY CLAUDELL KENNEDY MONTPELIER - Aubrey Claudell Kennedy, 50, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004, at his home. He was a native of Independence and a mechanic for the St. Helena Parish Police Jury. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. He is survived by his mother, Lela Kennedy; one daughter, Crystal Allison Kennedy; one son, Aubrey Brandon Kennedy; one sister, Sharon Kennedy; and one brother, Gary Kennedy of Baton Rouge. He was preceded in death by his father, Jessie C. Kennedy; his paternal grandparents, Jess and Allie Kennedy; and his maternal grandparents, Charles and Martha Boudreaux. Visitation will be Saturday at Seale Funeral Home, Livingston, from 5 to 9 p.m, and Sunday from noon until the funeral service at 2 p.m. The Rev. Richard Wallace will officiate. Burial will be at Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier. PAUL R. MCCORMICK ROSELAND - Banner, Miss., native Paul R. McCormick, 76, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004, at his home. He was a veteran. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Hughes McCormick of Roseland; six daughters, Sidney Ruth Young and Vicki McCormick, both of Memphis, Tenn., Debbie Stout and Peggy Distefano, both of Roseland, and Paula Randol and Patty Vierheller, both of Kentwood; four sons, Norman J. Blanchard Jr. of Jefferson, Joseph McCormick of Destin, Fla., Mark McCormick of Memphis and Lloyd McCormick of Amite; two sisters, Jean Richarson and Joann Gean, both of Southaven, Miss.; three brothers, Donald McCormick of Germantown, Tenn., James Hoytt and Jerry McCormick, both of Southaven; 18 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Mae Cox McCormick; and one sister, Bill Dunn. The Rev. Leonard McMichael conducted the funeral Thursday. Burial was at Arcola- Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, was in charge. ELDRIDGE MCNABB LIVINGSTON - Eldridge "Pete" McNabb, 78, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004, at Our Lady of The Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was a World War II Air Force veteran and a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church of Bayou Barbary. He was also a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife, Novia Threeton McNabb of Livingston; two sons, Randall McNabb and Kerry McNabb; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lee McNabb; his mother, Bertha McNabb; one sister, Jewel McNabb; and one brother, Elliot McNabb. Visitation will be tonight at Seale Funeral Home, Livingston, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Bayou Barbary, from 11 a.m. until the Rev. Harold McNabb and the Rev. Jim Richardson conducts the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be at the church cemetery. LARRY JOSEPH SCHUMACHER Larry Joseph Schumacher, 56, owner of Four Seasons Cleaners, Inc., died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004, at his home. A native of Ottawa Lake, Mich., he served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve. Survivors include his wife, Melissa Malley Schumacher of Hammond; two sons, Hayden and Ryan Schumacher, both of Amite; one daughter, Courtney Schumacher of Baton Rouge; one brother, John Schumacher of Roseland; and two sisters, Cindy Varnado of Roseland and Joan Settoon of Amite. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Algie Mae Crain Schumacher; and one brother, Thomas Schumacher. A memorial service will held at his home Sunday at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Oaks Hospice, P.O. Box 2668, Hammond, LA 70404. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. LARRY LEROY STILLWELL AMITE - Larry Leroy Stillwell, 65, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Emma Holden Stillwell of Amite; two sons, Tommy Stillwell of Greensburg and Adam Stillwell of Amite; two sisters, Janice Billings and Barbara Sykes, both of Bogalusa; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandchild; and one brother, Ray Stillwell. Visitation will be tonight at Crain Funeral Home, Franklinton, from 5 to 9 and Saturday from 9 a.m. until Mason Miley conducts the funeral at 10. Burial will be at Sharon Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. February 15, 2004 * Edith Vinyard Harriss Liles, 91, Franklinton * Sally E. Anthony, 63, Tickfaw * James W. McCarter, 82, Ponchatoula EDITH VINYARD HARRISS LILES FRANKLINTON - Edith Vinyard Harriss Liles, 91, died Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, at her daughter's home in Kentwood after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease. A native of Ponchatoula, she is survived by her husband of 58 years, Francis Burr "Slim" Liles of Franklinton; son, M.S. "Cage" Harriss of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Edith Yvonne Harriss of Ponchatoula and Mona Liles Bullard of Franklinton; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother Walter Vinyard of Ponchatoula; and two sisters, Lesibelle Cowen of Wesson, Miss., and Myrtle Newman of Long Beach, Miss. Edith Liles was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Mary Addie Vinyard; her first husband, Micajah Shepard Harriss; brothers, Oscar, E.J. and Clinton Vinyard; a daughter-in-law Lucille Fitzmorris Harriss; and a great-grandson, Cason Harriss. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula 6 to 8 p.m. today and 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church in Ponchatoula. A religious service will follow at the church, and interment will occur at Wetmore Cemetery. Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. SALLY E. ANTHONY TICKFAW - Sally E. Anthony, 63, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, at Belle Maison Nursing Home near Hammond. A native and resident of Tickfaw, she is survived by her mother, Sarah Anthony of Tickfaw; daughter, Angela N. Smith of Loranger; four sisters, Ruth Harper of Ponchatoula; Betty Stevens of Arcola; Darelldean Barber and Carleen Willie, both of Tickfaw; and brother, Calvin Anthony of Hammond. Sally Anthony is preceded in death by her father, Darrell Anthony; daughter, Patricia Nations; son, Walter Wayne Nations; and sister, Jane Frances Anthony. Visitation is at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home in Hammond 6 to 10 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday. Religious services conducted by the Rev. Adriene Spikes will follow at the funeral home chapel. Interment will be at Little River Pentecostal Church Cemetery. Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. JAMES W. MCCARTER PONCHATOULA - James W. McCarter, 82, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, at North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital in Hammond. A native of Lawrence County, Tenn., he is survived by his wife, Barbara Scharwarth McCarter of Ponchatoula; daughter, Vickie McCarter Mitrakas of Queens, N.Y.; sons, James Wayne and Samuel Dale McCarter, both of Ponchatoula; three sisters, Nettie Brown and Blanche Jones, both of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., and Jean McCarter of Wisconsin; brothers, Oscar and Homer McCarter, both of Lawrenceburg; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. James McCarter was preceded in death by his first wife, Vannie Earhart McCarter; two daughters, Jeanetta Ann Pigott and Lucille Marie McCarter; son, Richard Lee McCarter; father, Horace Lemuel McCarter; and mother, Della Kemp McCarter Baker. Visitation was Thursday and Friday at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula, with the funeral service and burial at Ponchatoula Cemetery following. February 16, 2004 * Edna Berne Berseygay, 95, Folsom * Judy Ranet Jones Cavaretta, 41, Ruston * Tunney A. McCullen, 76, Hammond * Clarence Chico Moore, 62, Hammond * Henry Rocker, 73, Hammond * Rickie Allen Stewart, 49, Pumpkin Center EDNA BERNE BERSEYGAY FOLSOM - Edna Berne Berseygay, 95, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004. A native of Loranger, she is survived by three daughters, Doris P. "Dot" Frederick, Gay Nell B. Dunaway and Geraldeen B. Cowart; and two sons, Amos L. "Buddy" Prevost and Malcolm Berseygay; six brothers, six sisters; 18 grandchildren, 32 great- grandchildren and 29 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Othor Berseygay; one daughter, Delores P. Murry; and one son, Nolan Berseygay. Visitation will be tonight at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, from 6 to 9 and Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11. Burial will be at Rainey Cemetery, Folsom. JUDY RANET JONES CAVARETTA RUSTON - Judy Ranet Jones Cavaretta, 41, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, of brain cancer. Born in Independence, she is survived by her parents, Bonnie Jones Crayton, Fonzia E. Crayton and Joan Bennett Jones; three daughters, Lacey Cavaretta of Leonville, Kimberly "Nikki" Husser of Panama City, Fla., and Megan Cavaretta; one son, Colte Cavaretta; one brother, Charles "Chuck" Jones of Sweetwater; one stepbrother, Adam Crayton of Ft. Bragg, N.C.; and three stepsisters, Connie Laiche, Carol Tate and Candace Crayton. Her father, Charles T. Jones; her sister, Kathy Lynn Reine; and her grandparents, Charles T. and Eva T. Jones and Roscoe P. and Nettie D. Sowell, all preceded her in death. Visitation will be Tuesday at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until the funeral at 3 p.m. followed by burial at Ford Cemetery in Sweetwater. C.L. Dykes will conduct the service. JAMES BERNARD LEE SR. AMITE - James Bernard Lee Sr., 53, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, at his home. A retired sand and gravel pumper, he is survived by his wife, Charlotte S. Lee of Amite; one son, James Bernard Lee Jr. of Leesville; six brothers, Ralph Lee, Henry Lee III, Chuckie Lee and Paul Lee, all of Amite, and Rickie Lee of Seattle; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Lee Jr. and Jessie Agnes Bel Lee; and one brother, Timmy Lee. The Rev. Sam Leto conducted a memorial service this morning at Cornerstone Church, Amite. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, was in charge. TUNNEY A. MCCULLEN Tunney A. McCullen, 76, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, at his home. Born in Frost, he grew up in Holden and was a member of Woodland Parish Baptist Church in Hammond. He was also a U.S. Army veteran and retired from state employment. Survivors include his wife, Ada Hoyt McCullen; one daughter, Loretta Hofsaess of Albany, two sons, Ralph "Jimmy" McCullen of Hammond and Douglas McCullen of Cut and Shoot, Texas; one sister, Vera Smily of Livingston; one brother, Ralph McCullen of Holden; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He donated his body to Tulane Medical Center. A memorial service will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. Woodland Park Baptist Church, Hammond, conducted by the Rev. Leon Dunn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Woodland Park Baptist Church Building Fund, or to a charity of one's choice. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. CLARENCE CHICO MOORE Mobile, Ala., native Clarence Chico Moore, 62, died Thursday, Feb. 12, at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. A memorial service will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. HENRY ROCKER Henry Rocker, 73, a native of New Orleans, died today, Feb. 16, 2004. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond. RICKIE ALLEN STEWART PUMPKIN CENTER - Rickie Allen Stewart, 49, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 2004, at his home. He is survived by three sisters, Alice Hoyt of Pumpkin Center, Mary Thompson and Judy Stine, both of Albany; and four brothers, Jimmie Stewart of Livingston, Jerry and Joie Stewart, both of Albany, and Charles "Rusty" Stewart of Robert. He was preceded in death by his parents, James "Dick" and Elvin "Pie" Nickens Stewart. Visitation will be today at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. until the funeral at 10. Burial will be at New Beulah Cemetery, Baptist. February 17, 2004 * Isaiah Grady, 70, Baton Rouge * Gavin Foster Oliver, 16, Hammond * Michael Riley, 42, Hammond * Henry Octave Rocker Jr., 73, Hammond * Alice Kron Simpson, 83, Ponchatoula ISAIAH GRADY BATON ROUGE - Isaiah Grady, 70, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004. A native of Kentwood, he is survived by his wife, Marthetta Hart of Hammond; three daughters, Betty Moore and Joyce Womack, both of Baton Rouge, and Sonja Cook of Albany; four sons, Isaiah Grady of Hammond, Charles Grady of Baton Rouge, Carlos Abram of Monroe, and Michael Grady of Japan; two sisters, Margaret Montgomery and Clara Peters of Hammond; and 20 grandchildren and 17-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers and one sister. Burial was today at Spring Creek Cemetery, Kentwood. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. GAVIN FOSTER OLIVER Gavin Foster Oliver, 16, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004. He was a student at the Louisiana School of Math, Science and The Arts in Natchitoches. He is survived by his parents, Tari McGee Oliver and Andrew Foster Oliver; two brothers, Ian Oliver and Hugh Oliver; his paternal grandmother, Betty Oliver; and his maternal grandparents, John and June McGee. A memorial service will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, Hammond. Syrie Funeral Home, Inc., Lafayette, is in charge. MICHAEL RILEY Michael Riley, 42, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004. He was a native of Independence, and a member of Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, Hammond. He is survived by one daughter, Shameka Warren of Hammond; one son, Michael Warren of Hammond; one sister, Janice Riley of Hammond; his mother, Judy Mae Riley of Hammond. He was preceded in death by his father. Burial was today at Greenlawn Cemetery, Hammond. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. HENRY OCTAVE ROCKER JR. Owner and President of H. Rocker Electric Company, Henry Octave Rocker Jr., 73, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2004, at Landmark Nursing Home, Hammond. A native of New Orleans, he was a longtime resident of Metairie before retiring to Hammond. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and Men of Providence and Paul E. Boyd Marine Corp. Detachment. He was a U.S. Marine who served his country during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife, Alberta Ruth Stigler Rocker; two sons, Henry Albert Rocker and Michael Alan Rocker; five daughters, Mary R. Gramlich, Peggy R. Wilson, Kim R. Edwards, Judy R. Vitrano and Pamela R. Wesley; one brother, Dr. Raymond Rocker; two sisters, Mildred R. Lipps and Lillian R. Broussard; 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one son, David Patrick Rocker; and his parents, Henry and Stella Quinn Rocker. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday from 9 until Mass at 11 a.m. conducted by the Rev. Milton Reisch. Burial will be in Rose Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 3636 S. I-10 Service Road, Metairie, LA 70001. ALICE KRON SIMPSON PONCHATOULA - Alice Kron Simpson, 83, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced with Geisler Funeral Home, Ponchatoula. February 19, 2004 * Claborn Erlo Bankston, 84, Holden * Paulette Gray Burris, 51, Covington * Jessie Mae Hawthorne, 34, Tangipahoa * Gerald Lloyd Jr., stillborn, Hammond * David McKnight, 44, Amite * Geraldine Ritchie, 70, McComb, Miss. * Maurice Lawrence Thorn, 85, Ponchatoula * Irma Warner, 86, Amite * Betty Jean Ables Wichman, 74, Springfield CLABORN ERLO BANKSTON HOLDEN - Claborn Erlo "Pete" Bankston, 84, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004, at his home. A native of Livingston Parish, he was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church, Holden. He was retired from Local Union 198 Plumbers and Pipefitters, was a former real estate and insurance broker, a Notary Public, a former justice of the peace and a member of the Livingston Parish Cattleman's Association. He also served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II and was stationed in England. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Mills Clement Bankston of Holden; three sons, Larry E. Bankston of Denham Springs, Carson C. Bankston of Prairieville and Barry M. Bankston of St. Gabriel; one stepson, Doug Clement of Denham Springs; one stepdaughter, Cathy Clement Smith of League City, Texas; one sister, Alice Dean Sullivan of Holden; and one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillie and Charlie Bankston; two brothers, Harrison and Benton Bankston; and one sister, Georgia B. Rutland. Visitation will be today at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Richard Wallace conducts the funeral at 10. Burial will be at Bankston Cemetery, north of Albany. PAULETTE GRAY BURRIS COVINGTON - Paulette Gray Burris, 51, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004. She worked in the claims department of Allstate Insurance Company. She is survived by her husband, Donald L. Burris of Covington; two daughters, Lashonda D. Martini and Edmeeka Williams, both of Covington; three sons, Corey and Tyran Driver and Marvin Gray, all of Covington; four sisters, Francis Seymore of Ponchatoula, Doris Reedes and Dorothy Gray, both of Covington, and Ella Gray of California; one brother, James Gray Jr. of Madisonville; and eight grandchildren. Her parents preceded her in death. The Rev. Mallory Callahan conducted the funeral today. Burial was at White Settlement Cemetery, Covington. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. JESSIE MAE HAWTHORNE TANGIPAHOA - Jessie Mae Hawthorne, 34, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, Independence. She was a native of Tangipahoa. She is survived by four sons, Terry and Monthrell Hawthorne, both of Tangipahoa, Derisha Hawthorne of Roseland and Tony Hawthorne of Independence; one daughter, Keisha Hawthorne of Greensburg; four sisters, Cynthia Coleman of Independence, Terry Hawthorne of Osyka, Miss., and Reve Hawthorne and Dianca Hawthorne, both of Baton Rouge; six brothers, Jamie Hawthorne of Amite, Kentrell Hawthorne of Kentwood, Elijha Hawthorne of Natalbany, Thorne Hawthorne of Independence, Paul Hawthorne and Eric Hawthorne, both of California; and her father, Elijha Carter of Tangipahoa. She was preceded in death by her mother, Chrestine Hawthorne; and one sister, Chrestine Hawthorne. Visitation will be Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Celestin Harris will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. at Brown Chapel Baptist Church, Tangipahoa. Burial will be at Brown Quinn Cemetery, Tangipahoa. GERALD LLOYD JR. Gerald Lloyd Jr. was stillborn Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He is survived by his parents, Teresa Tacea and Gerald Lloyd of Hammond; his maternal grandparents, Sheila and Guy Tacea of Hammond; his great-grandmother, Alice Carbo; and his great-grandparents, Leah and Tack Tacea. He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandmother, Elaine Lloyd; and his great-grandfather, Joseph Carbo Sr. The Rev. John Restrepo conducted a graveside service today followed by burial at Rose Memorial Park Cemetery. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. DAVID MCKNIGHT AMITE - David McKnight, 44, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Ann McKnight; three sons, David Lee McKnight Jr., Joshua Earl McKnight and Adrian D. Sopsher, all of Amite; four sisters, Dollie Mae Jackson and Doretha Simmons, both of Milwaukee, JoAnn McKnight and Annie M. Wren, both of Amite; six brothers, Moses and Louis McKnight, both of Milwaukee, Bobby Lee McKnight of Magnolia, Ark., Henry Paul McKnight of Los Angeles, and Wesley Lee and Roosevelt, both of Amite; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Olivia McKnight; and two sisters, Barbara Ann and Tommie Kay McKnight. Visitation will be Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 to 9 p.m. Clem McKnight will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. at Ard's Chapel AME Zion Church. Burial will be at Big Zion Cemetery, Roseland. GERALDINE RITCHIE MCCOMB, Miss. - Geraldine "Gerry" Ritchie, 70, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004, at Southwest Regional Medical Center, McComb, Miss. She was a Greyhound Bus Lines and U-Haul manager and a member of Open Door Baptist Church. She is survived by one son, Randy Michael Ritchie of Amite; four daughters, Linda Rosamond of Holden, Nancy Carney and Dorothy Hyde, both of Tunica, Miss., and Karen Ritchie of Longview, Texas; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Geneva McKlemurry of McComb, Mary McKenzie of Fernwood, Miss., Margaret Urie and Molly Gabley, both of Denver. She was preceded in death by her husband, William M. Ritchie; two sons, William Michael Ritchie and Willie Ray Ritchie; and three brothers, J.W. Painting, Ray Painting and James Powell. Visitation will be today at Hartman Funeral Home, McComb, from 5 to 10 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 11. Dennis Walker will conduct the service, and burial will be at Ford Cemetery, Independence. MAURICE LAWRENCE THORN PONCHATOULA - Maurice Lawrence Thorn, 85, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond. IRMA WARNER AMITE - Irma Warner, 86, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She is survived by four sons, Iverson Warner Jr. of Greensburg, John Warner Sr., Lee Hardy Warner Sr. and Benny Warner Sr., all of Montpelier; four daughters, Leathy Jackson, Mary, Goldie and Jeanette Warner, all of Montpelier; 60 grandchildren, 75 great-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two children, one grandchild and one brother. Visitation will be Friday at Mount Zion Baptist Church from 5 to 10 p.m. The Rev. Raymond Foster will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. BETTY JEAN ABLES WICHMAN SPRINGFIELD - Betty Jean Ables Wichman, 74, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004, at her home. A native of Brewton, Ala., she is survived by her husband, Frank Wichman of Springfield; one son, Charles Wehn of New Orleans; one daughter, Marcis Wehn- Gauthreaux of Springfield; one brother, Albert Ables of Pensacola, Fla., and three grandchildren. Services will be held at a later date. Geisler Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, is in charge. February 20, 2004 * Mary Brumfield, 77, New Orleans * Mary Louise Parker Coyne, 85, Baton Rouge * John Wilton Dyson, 76, Roseland * Robert Richard Harper, 90, Robert * Edith Vinyard Harriss Liles, 91, Ponchatoula * Virginia Adams Succow, 81, Manchac * Maurice Thorn, 85, Ponchatoula * Margaret Booker Young, 86, Marrero MARY BRUMFIELD NEW ORLEANS - Mary Brumfield, 77, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004, at St. Charles General Hospital, New Orleans. She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Blanchard; three sisters, Rachael Carter, Cloteal Conn and Ida Stevenson; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The funeral will be Saturday at Tangipahoa Baptist Church, Osyka, Miss., at 3 p.m. Burial will be at the church cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. MARY LOUISE PARKER COYNE BATON ROUGE - Mary Louise Parker Coyne, 85, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004, at her home. She was a former resident of New Orleans. She was preceded in death by her husband, David M. Coyne; a stepdaughter, Ida Florence Coyne Scott; her mother, Stella Layrisson Parker; her father, Lawrence Parker; maternal grandparents, Louie Sr. and Mary Loretta Layrisson; and her paternal grandparents, Henry and Louise "LuLu" Lyons Parker. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, Saturday from 9 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. The Mass will be held at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be at Ponchatoula Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Baton Rouge, 9063 Siegen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70810. JOHN WILTON DYSON ROSELAND - John Wilton Dyson, 76, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, Independence. Survivors include his wife, Sammie Ella Bell Dyson; four sons, Charles and John Dyson Jr., both of Roseland, and Wallace and Anthony, both of Houston; three daughters, Evelyn McGee and Virgie "Dora" Johnson, both of Houston, and Balanda Abbrigail Chaney of Greensburg; three sisters, Mable Hickerson of Amite, Joyce Haynes of Gloster, Miss., and Mavis Dyson of Milwaukee, Wis.; and two brothers, Wardell and Luther Dyson, both of Kentwood; and 31 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. His parents, Luther Dyson Sr. and Evie Cutrer Dyson, preceded him in death as did a brother, Clifford "Joe" Dyson, and grandparents, Johnny Cutrer and Mary Jane Cutrer. Visitation will be at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 to 9 tonight. The Rev. Hosea Cook will conduct the funeral at Mount Canaan Baptist Church, Roseland, Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be at Mount Canaan Cemetery. ROBERT RICHARD HARPER ROBERT - Robert Richard Harper, 90, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, at Hammond Nursing Home. A native of Hammond, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a longtime dairy farmer. He is survived by his son, Alton Harper of Robert; two sisters, Lena Harper Holmes of Hammond, and Gladys Harper Lee of Ponchatoula; and three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elenora Holmes Harper. Visitation will be today at Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Saturday from noon until the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Cooper Cemetery, Robert. EDITH VINYARD HARRISS LILES PONCHATOULA - Edith Vinyard Harriss Liles, 91, who died Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, was buried Monday at Wetmore Cemetery. She died at her daughter's home in Franklinton after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease. A lifelong resident of Ponchatoula, she is survived by her husband, Francis Burr "Slim" Liles of Ponchatoula; a son, M.S. "Cage" Harriss of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Edith Yvonne Harriss of Ponchatoula and Mona Liles Bullard of Franklinton; a brother, Walter Vinyard of Ponchatoula; two sisters, Lesi Belle Cowen of Wesson, Miss., and Myrtle Newman of Long Beach, Miss.; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her parents, Lester and Mary Addie Vinyard, and her first husband, Micajah Shepard Harriss, preceded her in death as did three brothers, Oscar, E.J. and Clinton Vinyard, and a great-grandson. Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, was in charge. VIRGINIA ADAMS SUCCOW MANCHAC - Virginia Adams Succow, 81, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, at East Jefferson Hospital, Metairie. She was a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Geisler Funeral Home, Ponchatoula. MAURICE THORN PONCHATOULA - Maurice Thorn, 85, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. Survivors include four sons, Samuel, Gary and Windell Thorn, all of Houston, Texas, and Reginald and Walter Thorn, both of California; one daughter, Janna Thorn of Houston, and Diane Harris of Hammond; one brother, Melvin Thorn of Hammond; two sisters Iris Causey of Hammond and Mable Short of Ponchatoula; and three grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 3 to 9 p.m. The funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. BETTY JEAN ABLES WEHR WICHMAN SPRINGFIELD - Betty Jean Ables Wehr Wichman, 74, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004, at her home. She was a bookkeeper. A native of Brewton, Ala., she is survived by her husband, Frank Wichman of Springfield; one son, Charles Wehr of New Orleans; one daughter, Marcia Wehr- Gauthreaux of Springfield; one brother, Albert Ables of Pensacola, Fla., and three grandchildren. Services will be held at a later date. Geisler Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, is in charge. MARGARET BOOKER YOUNG MARRERO - Margaret Booker Young, 86, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004, at Wynhoven Health Care Center, Marrero. A native of Hammond, she is survived by four sons, Eugene Lords and Teddy Young, both of New Orleans, Wallace Young Jr. and Kenneth Young, both of Marrero; four daughters, Carolyn Brown of Slidell, Wielene Brown of Hammond, Annette Roussell and Velma Young, both of Marrero; two sisters, Rosezina Peters of Albany, and Lois Stirgis of New Orleans; one brother, Eugene Booker of Ponchatoula; and 19 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Young Sr.; her parents, Alex and Rosa Ealy Booker; two brothers, John Booker Sr. and Simeon Nettles; six sisters, Florida Harrison, Beatrice Booker, Anne Booker, Clara Mitchell, Mary Moore and Charity Coaxum; and one grandchild. Visitation will be Sunday at Davis Mortuary Service, Gretna, from 5 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Charles E. Hart will conduct the funeral Monday at Sweet Home Baptist Church, Albany, at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Sweet Home Cemetery, Albany. February 22, 2004 * Irene Reid DiMattia Bravata, 96, Tickfaw * Julie Slade Cain, 82, Jackson, Miss * Norman Clark, 88, Hammond * Leslie Ray Holland, 41, Ponchatoula * Grace Price Hyde, 81, Kentwood * Joseph Samuel Morales, 63, Tickfaw * Lydia Himel Ernest Paille, 76, Maurepas * Virginia Adams Succow, 81, Manchac * Christopher Michael Taylor, 25, Kentwood * Mary Ella Jack Webb, 87, Robert * Margaret Booker Young, 86, Marrero IRENE REID DIMATTIA BRAVATA TICKFAW - Irene Reid Dimattia Bravata, 96, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center. She was a native of Tangipahoa Parish. Survivors include her daughters, Katie Chapman, Ponchatoula, Luckeinia Dimattia, Uneedus, Annie Williams, Baptist, Theresa Pourciau, Tickfaw and Imelda Webster, Tickfaw; her sons, Guy Dimattia, Tickfaw, Luke Dimattia Jr., Independence and Archangelo Dimattia, Hammond; 30 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren and a host of great-great-grandchildren. Her first and second husbands, Luca Dimattia and Paul Bravata, her sisters Ruth Pierre and Samantha Baham, her brothers Joseph and Robert Thomas Baham, a grandson and a great-grandson, preceded her in death. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m. and after 8 a.m. Monday until 9:30 a.m. At 10 a.m. Monday there will be mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church in Tickfaw. Burial will be in Rose Memorial Cemetery. JULIE SLADE CAIN JACKSON, MISS. - Julie Slade Cain, 82, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Ceanter in Jackson, Miss. She was a native of Jackson and retired from the Internal Revenue Service. Survivors include her children, Shella Cain Baham, Husser, and Julius Cain of New Orleans; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Her husband, Jimmy Cain, and her parents, Annie Lou Frazier Slade and Julius Claude Slade, preceded her in death. Visitation is today from 3 to 5 p.m. at Wright and Ferguson, Jackson. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the chapel. Burial will be in Lakewood Memorial Park. Donations may be made to Holy Ghost Catholic Church or the American Lung Association. NORMAN CLARK Norman Clark, 88, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center. He was a resident of Hammond. Survivors include his wife, Louise Ridgedell Clark, a nephew and a niece, and numerous cousins and extended family. Visitation will be today from noon to 2 p.m. at Harry McKneely and Sons Funeral Home, Hammond. The Rev. Murphey Brantley will conduct the service at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Union Cemetery. LESLIE RAY HOLLAND PONCHATOULA - Leslie Ray Holland, 41, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, in Slidell. Arrangements are incomplete. Harry and Son Funeral Home, Hammond is in charge of the arrangements. GRACE PRICE HYDE KENTWOOD - Grace Price Hyde, 81, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, at Kentwood Manor Nursing Home. She was a native and resident of Kentwood. Survivors include her son, Gregory P. Hyde, Kentwood, and her brother, Gordon Price, Kentwood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy N. Hyde, and her brothers, Edmond L. Price and Willie A. Price. Visitation will be today at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from noon until the religious service at 2 p.m. The Rev. Percy Frazier will conduct the service. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. JOSEPH SAMUEL MORALES TICKFAW - Joseph Samuel Morales, 63, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, at his Tickfaw residence. He was a native of Tickfaw. Survivors include his wife, Oresta Traylor Morales; his son, Rodney J. Morales; his daughter, Rebecca M. Hayes; and six grandchildren, all of Tickfaw. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Frances Valenti Morales and his sister, Mary Grace Farace. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 1 p.m. until the religious service at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens in Hammond. LYDIA HIMEL ERNEST PAILLE MAUREPAS - Lydia Himel Ernest Paille, 76, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2004, in St. Tammany Hospital. She was a native of Donner. Survivors include her sons, Joseph and Clarence Ernest, both of Maurepas; her daughter, Rhonda Ernest Guitreau, Maurepas; five grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon Ann Ernest, and her brothers, Earl and Charles Himel. Visitation will be today at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Whitehall from 6 to 10 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. until the religious service at 10 a.m. The Rev. Rubin Reynold will conduct the service. Burial will be in Maurepas Cemetery. VIRGINIA ADAMS SUCCOW MANCHAC - Virginia Adams Succow, 81, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, at East Jefferson Hospital in Metairie. She was a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and retired postmistress of Manchac and a member of Des Allemands Mennonite Church. Survivors include her sons, Richard Stratman of Manchac and Hugo Succow Jr. of Ponchatoula; her daughters, Donna Rogers, Tickfaw, and Diane Melling, Manchac; her sisters, Theresa Fountain, Cedar Rapids, and Joyce Webb, Texas; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugo Charles Succow, her daughter Darlene Ellis, her son Tony Succow, her brother, Buss Adams and her sisters, Audrey Allard and Kate Bixby. Visitation will be today at Geisler Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from noon until the service at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Wetmore Cemetery in Ponchatoula. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL TAYLOR KENTWOOD - Christopher Michael Taylor, 25, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2004, while on active duty in Baghdad, Iraq. He was a native of Metairie and a resident of Kentwood. Survivors include his parents, Michael and Priscilla Taylor, Kentwood; his brothers David and Nathan Taylor, both of Kentwood; his grandparents, Gerald and Betty Starling, Stark, Fla. and Ernest Taylor, Kentwood. His grandmother, Lillian Taylor, preceded him in death. Visitation will be Monday at First Baptist Church in Kentwood from 5 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday after 8 a.m. until the religious service at 2 p.m. The Rev. John Cleveland will conduct the service. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, is in charge of the arrangements. MARY ELLA JACK WEBB ROBERT - Mary Ella Jack Webb, 87, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center. She was a native of El Paso, Texas, and a resident of Robert. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hammond and the Daughters of the American Revolution, Tangipahoa Parish Chapter, and Kappa Delta Sorority. Survivors include her daughters, Suzanne Webb Lore, Orlando, Fla., Sharon Webb Causey and Sheila "Mickey" Scherer, both of Hammond; her son, Michael E. Webb, Robert; 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Gordon Webb, her son, Clifford "Kip" Gordon Webb Jr., her sisters Verna Jack Narrows and Marie Jack. Visitation will be Monday at First Baptist Church in Hammond from noon until the religious service at 2 p.m. The Rev. Tom Cobb will conduct the service. Burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery in Hammond. In lieu of flowers, family members request a memorial to the First Baptist Church, 401 W. Morris St., Hammond, 70401. MARGARET BOOKER YOUNG MARRERO - Margaret Booker Young, 86, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004, at Wynhoven Health Care. She was a native of Hammond and a resident of Marrero. Survivors include her children, Eugene Lords, Kenneth Teddy, Wallace young Jr., Carolyn Brown, Wielene Brown, Annette Roussell, and Velma Young; her siblings, Eugene Booker, Lois Sturgis, Rozena Peters, Simeon Nettles, Anna Booker, Beatrice Booker, Clara Mitchell, Charity Coaxum, Florida Harris and Mary Moore. Her husband, Wallace Young Sr., preceded her in death. Visitation will be today at Davis Mortuary Service, Gretna, from 5 to 8 p.m.. The funeral service will be held Monday at Sweet Home Baptist Church in Albany at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. February 23, 2004 * Tony Bivona, 88, Hammond * Daniel Cade, 79, Hammond * Leslie Ray Holland, 41, Ponchatoula * James Johnson, 65, Hammond * Delores Mulina Moore, 55, Denham Springs * Lela Mae Crowder Sibley, 92, Walker * Kenny Smith, 54, Albany * Maurice Lawrence Thorn, 85, Ponchatoula TONY BIVONA Tony "Black" Bivona, 88, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. A native of Hammond, he was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, John F. Kennedy Council and the Hammond Lions Club. He is survived by one son, A.J. Bivona of Natalbany; two daughters, Roselyn Bivona Spano and Chris Bivona Eleser Bentley, both of Hammond; two sisters, Mary Bivona Tantillo and Tina Bivona Grogan, both of Hammond; one brother, Sam Bivona of Chicago Heights, Ill.; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Gugliuzza Bivona; his parents, Joe and Rosa Montelone Bivona; three brothers, Leon, Benny and Buster Bivona; and one sister, Rose Bivona Bergens. Visitation will be Tuesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until Mass at Holy Ghost Catholic Church at 10. Burial will be at Rose Memorial Cemetery Mausoleum, Hammond. DANIEL CADE Daniel Cade, 79, died Feb. 20, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center. He is survived by three sons; Jerry Peters, Steve Meadows and Kenneth Ray Cade, all of Hammond; and a daughter, Billie Carter of Hammond; 16 grandchildren, 20 great- grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 4 to 8 p.m. The funeral will be held Wednesday at Mount Moriah Baptist Church at 11 a.m. followed by burial at Warren Cemetery, Independence. LESLIE RAY HOLLAND PONCHATOULA - Leslie Ray Holland, 41, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2003, in Slidell. He is survived by his father, Eldon Ivy Holland of Ponchatoula; two brothers, Eric Edward and Eldon Jean Holland, both of Ponchatoula; four sisters, Cindy Holland Lucas of Hammond, Lisa Holland Stokely, Carolyn Holland and Debbie Holland, all of Ponchatoula; and his grandmother, Tina Holland of Ponchatoula. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margie Cutrer Holland; his grandfather, Louis Edward Holland; and his grandparents, Roy and Ella Mae Cutrer. Visitation will be Tuesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Mitchell Cemetery, Ponchatoula. JAMES JOHNSON James "J.B." Johnson, 65, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2004. Survivors include his sister, Mae Florence Brown; and his brother, Jake Johnson, both of Hammond. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at N.A. James Funeral Home in Hammond. The funeral will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. followed by burial at Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. DELORES MULINA MOORE DENHAM SPRINGS - Delores "Diane" Mulina Moore, 55, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004, at Summit Hospital, Baton Rouge. She worked in the bakery at Winn-Dixie in Denham Springs. She is survived by her mother, Elma Mulina of Albany; three daughters, Melinda Pepiton of Metairie, Jennifer Bass of Clinton and Christy Hudson of Watson; two sisters, Patricia Mulina of Houston and Lynette Ivanyisky of Albany; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Stewart Mulina; one brother, Larry Mulina; and one sister, Imogene Brown. Visitation will be at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, Tuesday from 5 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Carl Rushing conducts the funeral at 10. Burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Park, Denham Springs. LELA MAE CROWDER SIBLEY WALKER - Lela Mae Crowder Sibley, 92, died Saturday, Feb. 21, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was a native of Gloster, Miss., and a member of Mangum Chapel Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Madee Edwards of Hammond and Maxie Thompson of Walker; two sons, Alfred Sibley and Wayne Sibley, both of Walker; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Monroe Sibley Jr.; her parents, J.E. and Viola Carver Crowder; and two brothers, Emmit J. Crowder and and Alvin Crowder. Visitation will be today at Seale Funeral Home, Livingston, from 5 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday at Mangum Chapel United Methodist Church, Walker, from 8 a.m. until the Rev. James Moore conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be at Sibley Cemetery, Walker. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mangum Chapel United Methodist Church Building Fund, 35465 N. Corbin Road, Walker, LA 70785. KENNY SMITH ALBANY - Kenny Smith, 54, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a member of Faithway Landmark Missionary Baptist Church of Holden and a member of the Grand Lodge of Mississippi, F&AM. He was also a manager of Hometown Credit of Hammond. He is survived by his wife, Tressie "Myrl" Smith of Albany; three sons, Keith and Ken Smith, both of Albany, and Kevin Smith of Colyell; one daughter, Pam Smith Whittington of Ponchatoula; four brothers, Lavelle Smith of Albany, James Edward Smith of Manchac, Gary and Jerry Smith; one sister, Joyce Faust of Ponchatoula; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Sylvia Barber Smith; and two sisters, Lisa Smith and Gracie Marie Smith. Visitation will be today at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. until the funeral at 10. Visitation will also be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. followed by a 2:30 p.m. funeral at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, Columbia, Miss. Burial will be at the church cemetery. MAURICE LAWRENCE THORN PONCHATOULA - Maurice Lawrence "Moe" Thorn, 85, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. Retired from the Tangipahoa Parish School Board, he was a custodian at Martha Vinyard Elementary School in Ponchatoula. Survivors include five sons, Samuel, Gary and Windell Thorn, all of Houston, and Reginald and Walter Thorn, both of California; two daughters, Janna Thorn of Houston and Diane Harris of Hammond; one brother, Melvin "Slim" Thorn of Hammond; two sisters, Iris Causey of Hammond and Mable Short of Ponchatoula; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Florence Thorn; brothers, Ernest "Pretty Boy" Thorn, Peter, Walter and Nehemiah "Sweetie" Thorn; sisters, Blazine "Nannie" Thorn Robertson, Gerline Thorn Brumfield and Lillie Thorn; and one grandchild. Visitation will be today from 3 to 9 p.m. at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond. The funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Cooper Cemetery, Robert. February 24, 2004 * Tony Bivona, 88, Hammond * Ruth Corne Gillispie, 53, Hammond * Pauline Corbett Hagg, 71, Springfield * Leslie Ray Holland, 45, Ponchatoula * James Johnson, 65, Hammond * Adney Sibley Robertson, 88, Hammond TONY BIVONA Tony Bivona, 88, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004, at his home. A native of Hammond, he was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, John F. Kennedy Council and the Hammond Lions Club. He is survived by one son, A.J. Bivona of Natalbany; two daughters, Roselyn Bivona Spano and Chris Bivona Eleser Bentley, both of Hammond; two sisters, Mary Bivona Tantillo of Hammond and Tina Bivona Grogan of Covington; one brother, Sam Bivona of Chicago Heights, Ill.; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Gugliuzza Bivona; his parents, Joe and Rosa Montelone Bivona; three brothers, Leon, Benny and Buster Bivona; and one sister, Rose Bivona Bergens. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Mass will be held at Holy Ghost Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Rose Memorial Cemetery Mausoleum, Hammond. RUTH CORNE GILLISPIE Ruth Corne Gillispie, 53, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2004, at Tulane University Hospital. She is survived by one son, Calvin Gillispie; three daughters, Michelle Fossier, Shawn Konst and Stephanie Stevens; her mother, Beulah Bouquet Corne; one brother, David Corne; and four grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday at St. Bernard Memorial, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11. Burial will be private. PAULINE CORBETT HAGG SPRINGFIELD - Pauline "Nanny" Corbett Hagg, 71, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. A native of Oklahoma, she worked at Elmer's Candy Company in Ponchatoula. Survivors include her husband, Hollis "Buster" Hagg of Springfield; two daughters, Joyce Alice Landry and Tammy LeBlanc, both of Springfield; two brothers, Dave "Pudge" Spriggs and Joseph "Joe" Corbett, both of Ponchatoula; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, William "Bill" and Carroll Parsons Corbett; two infant children, Paul and Mary Hagg; one sister, Catherine "Maxine" Springs; and two brothers, Carvin Leroy Corbett and Bill Marvin Corbett. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Springfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mary Byrd Perkins Cancer Center or St. Jude Hospital. LESLIE RAY HOLLAND PONCHATOULA - Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 10 p.m. for Leslie Ray Holland, 41, who died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, at Slidell Memorial Hospital as the result of a car accident. Further visitation will be Wednesday at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will at Mitchell Cemetery, Ponchatoula. Survivors include his father, Eldon Ivy Holland of Ponchatoula; two brothers, Eric Edward and Eldon Jean Holland, both of Ponchatoula, four sisters, Cindy Holland Lucas of Hammond, Lisa Holland Stokely, Carolyn Holland and Debbie Holland, all of Ponchatoula; and his grandmother, Tina Holland of Ponchatoula. His mother, Margie Cutrer Holland; grandfather, Louis Edward Holland; and his grandparents, Roy and Ella Mae Cutrer, all preceded him in death. JAMES JOHNSON Visitation will be today at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 4 to 8 p.m. for James "J.B." Johnson, 65, who died Friday, Feb. 20, 2004. The funeral will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. followed by burial at Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. He is survived by one sister, Mae Florence Brown of Hammond; and one brother, Jake Johnson of Hammond. His parents, Eliza and Robert Johnson Sr.; two brothers, Robert Johnson Jr. and Albert Charles Johnson; and one sister, Paula Coleman, preceded him in death. ADNEY SIBLEY ROBERTSON Adney Sibley Robertson, 88, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004, at Hammond Nursing Home. A native of Pride, she was an inspector in the garment industry. She is survived by two sons, Penal Robertson of Bogalusa and Wilkie Robertson of Ponchatoula; two daughters, Deanna Bourn of Ponchatoula and Minnie Wheat of Waite Park, Minn.; 17 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and three great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walker Robertson; her parents, George H. and Minnie Miller Sibley; a brother, Carlton Sibley; one sister, Magdalen LeBlanc; and one grandchild. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. until the funeral at 10. The Rev. Wilkie Robertson and Curtis Glyn Wheat and Donald Maricelli will conduct the service, and burial will be at Sand Hill Cemetery. February 25, 2004 * Sidney R. Brown Sr., 62, Amite * Joseph W. Cannon Jr., 55, Hammond * Pauline Corbett Hagg, 71, Springfield * Bobby Glenn Jones Sr., Hammond * G.R. Kelley Sr., 64, Ponchatoula * L.S. Mason, 68, Amite * Jaime Lee Shurley, 7, Ponchatoula * Emma Jane Brown Walker, 65, Livingston SIDNEY R. BROWN SR. AMITE - Sidney R. Brown Sr., 62, died Monday, Feb. 23, 2004, at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. A native of Roseland, he was an iron worker and a U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife, Nancy C. Brown of Amite; his daughter, Donna Brown of Amite; one son, Chris Brown of Amite; five grandchildren; four sisters, Juanita Ballard, Vera Ridgedell, Connie Risen and Diane Creel; and one brother, Ronnie Brown. He was preceded in death by a son, Sidney Brown Jr.; and his parents, Edwin and Wilma Brown. Visitation will be Thursday at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 2 p.m. conducted by the Rev. John David Stewart and the Rev. Jack Nutter. Burial will be at Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. JOSEPH W. CANNON JR. Joseph W. Cannon Jr., 55, died Monday, Feb. 23, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of New Orleans. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Volante Cannon of Hammond; one son, Joseph W. Cannon III of Hammond; one stepbrother, Kenneth Collins of Bogalusa; and two stepsisters, Cathleen Collins of New Orleans and Patricia Gilbaugh of Ft. Smith, Colo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph W. Cannon Sr. and Alice North Cannon; and one brother, Frank Cannon. Visitation will be Thursday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 9 a.m. until the funeral the Rev. Heather Haussler conducts the funeral at noon. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans. PAULINE CORBETT HAGG SPRINGFIELD - Pauline "Nanny" Corbett Hagg, 71, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. A native of Oklahoma, she worked at Elmer's Candy Company in Ponchatoula. Survivors include her husband, Hollis "Buster" Hagg of Springfield; two daughters, Joyce Alice Landry and Tammy LeBlanc, both of Springfield; two brothers, Dave "Pudge" Spriggs and Joseph "Joe" Corbett, both of Ponchatoula; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, William "Bill" and Carroll Parsons Corbett; two infant children, Paul and Mary Hagg; one sister, Catherine "Maxine" Springs; and two brothers, Carvin Leroy Corbett and Bill Marvin Corbett. Visitation will be Thursday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Springfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mary Byrd Perkins Cancer Center or St. Jude Hospital. BOBBY GLENN JONES SR. Bobby Glenn Jones Sr. died today, Feb. 25, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by McKneely Funeral Home, Amite. G.R. KELLEY SR. PONCHATOULA - G.R. "Bunchie" Kelley Sr., 64, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. A native of McComb, Miss., he is survived by his wife, Sylvia Berseygay Kelley of Ponchatoula; two sons, Gerald Kelley Jr. and Steve Kelley, both of Ponchatoula; brothers, Robert J. Kelley of Vero Beach, Fla.; five sisters, Willie Nelson of Egland, Fla., Sadie Mendenhall of Marrero, Evelyn Richoux of Westwego, Macel Bourgeois of Ocean Springs, Miss., and Susie Dana of Independence; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Fannie Miller Kelley; one sister, Brenda Holland; and one brother, W.T. Kelley. Visitation will be Wednesday at Geisler Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until the Rev. Danny Cook conducts the funeral at 10. Burial will be at Ponchatoula Cemetery. L.S. MASON AMITE - L.S. Mason, 68, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. A native of Magnolia, Miss., he was a retired truck driver. He is survived by his wife, Fannie D. McGee Mason; three daughters, Cathy Mason of Albany, Deloise Mason of Amite and Shawanda Mason of Kentwood; three sons, Darryl Mason of Hammond and Reginald and Wallace Mason, both of Amite; five sisters, Evonne Edwards, Phyllis Lelivier, Fannie Lawrence, Dorothy Dawn and Genelle Charleston, all of San Diego; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, John Mason; his mother, Rosia Mae Dillion; and one brother, John L. Mason. Visitation will be Friday at Angelic Funeral Home, Roseland, from 3 to 7 p.m. The Rev. John Mabry will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. at Big Zion AME Church. Burial will follow at Big Zion Cemetery. JAIME LEE SHURLEY PONCHATOULA - Jaime Lee Shurley, 7, died Monday, Feb. 23, 2004, at his home. He was a student at Champ Cooper Elementary School. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Geisler Funeral Home. EMMA JANE BROWN WALKER LIVINGSTON - Emma Jane Brown Walker, 65, died Monday, Feb. 23, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. A native of Dekalb, Miss., she was a housewife. She is survived by one son, Paul Walker Jr. of Hammond; four daughters, Dawn Walker of French Settlement, Tina Cooper of Hammond, Crystal Walker of Sacramento, Calif., and Renee Boosembark of Toomsuba, Miss.; one sister, Imogene Williamson; and 13 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Walker Sr.; her mother, Elsie Jane Brown; her father, Richard Ernest Brown; one brother, J.W. Franklin; and two sisters, Mildred Franklin and Ernestine Moffett. Visitation will be Thursday at Geisler Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. until the funeral at 10. Burial will be at Sand Hill Cemetery. February 26, 2004 * David Rodgers Albert Sr., 54, Baton Rouge * Wade Dell Faust, 74, Jackson * Bobby Glenn Jones Sr., 68, * U.S. Marine Cpl. Adam Lipford, 22, Madisonville * Jaime Lee Shurley, 7, Ponchatoula * Syble Elaine Jones Sturdivant, 60, Holden DAVID RODGERS ALBERT SR. BATON ROUGE - David Rodgers Albert Sr., 54, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2004, at Baton Rouge General Hospital. A native of Vidalia, he is survived by his wife, Crystal Richardson Albert; one daughter, Stephanie Henderson of Natchez, Miss.; four sons, David R. Albert Jr. of Atlanta, Yohance Richardson of Killeen, Texas, Roger James of Loranger and Marcus Barnes of Tennessee; five sisters, Lottie M. Albert, Dorothy A. Wexler, Carrie Albert, Betty Wilson and Elnora Riley, all of Vidalia; three brothers, Willie Albert Jr. of New Orleans, James Albert of Houston and Charles A. Albert of Vidalia; his mother, Elnora Woodard Albert; and his father, Willie Albert Sr. His brother, John Henry Albert, preceded him in death. The Rev. Willie E. Mabry will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, Baton Rouge. Burial will be at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. WADE DELL FAUST JACKSON - Wade Dell Faust, 74, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004, at the War Veteran's Home in Jackson. A native of Montpelier, he served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of Montpelier Baptist Church and the Istrouma Masonic Lodge & The American Legion. He is survived by one sister, Audrey Lambert of Amite; and one brother, Aubrey "Eddie" Faust of Brookhaven, Miss. His parents, Leo and Abline Faust; and one sister, Altie Bennett, preceded him in death. Visitation will be Friday at Montpelier Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until the Rev. John Gibson conducts the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Montpelier Cemetery. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. BOBBY GLENN JONES SR. Bobby Glenn Jones Sr., 68, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. A native of Independence, he was a member of Lawrence Baptist Church and a shipping and receiving clerk supervisor. Survivors include his wife, Frances Ann Easley Jones of Amite; two daughters, Sandra Lynn Badon of Independence and Glynda Ann Toney of Franklinton; three sons, Bobby Glenn Jones Jr. of Kentwood, Ronald Jeffery Jones of Wilmer and Tommy Dewayne Jones of Chesbrough; six sisters, Eva Mae Carney of St. Francisville, Mary "Peggy" Micelli, Charlene Mandella and Betty Morris, all of Independence, and Leona Crowe of Magnolia, Miss.; two brothers, Lee Jones of Loranger and Charles Ford of Independence; 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Tollivar Jones and Eva Thompson Jones; two brothers, Charles T. Jones Jr. and John B. Jones; one sister, Easter Vada Jones Costanza; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be today at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Marshall Wallace conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be at Lee Cemetery, Amite. ADAM LIPFORD MADISONVILLE - U.S. Marine Cpl. Adam Lipford, 22, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004, during a training exercise in Guam. Upon graduating from high school he entered boot camp followed by tank school. He was named an honor graduate and was meritoriously promoted to to lance corporal. He was deployed in support of Operation Bright Star with the First Tank, Battalion, 29 Palms, Calif., where he once again won the meritorious Corporal Board. His other military missions and achievements include qualifying with distinguished marks during gunnery exercise, serving in Operation Sweeney, leading a fire team plus of non-infantry in Exercise Edged Mallet in which he worked closely with the Kenya Military, and Iraqi Freedom. His military decorations include the Good Conduct Medal in addition to the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. He is survived by his mother, Lynelle Lipford; and his fiancee, Adriana Trujillo. Visitation will be today at Schoen Funeral Home, Covington, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday at Bedico Baptist Church, from 10 a.m. until the funeral at noon. Burial will be in Theo-Dendinger Cemetery, Madisonville. JAIME LEE SHURLEY PONCHATOULA - Jaime Lee Shurley, 7, died Monday, Feb. 23, 2004, at her home. A student at Champ Cooper, she is survived by her parents, Dawn Ballard and Gary Shurley Jr. of Ponchatoula; one sister, Megan Ballard of Loranger; three brothers, James Shurley and Devin Shurley, both of Ponchatoula, and Robert Arena of Folsom; her maternal grandparents, Wayne Sr. and Lou Ballard of Ponchatoula and Shirley and Ralph Degenhardt of Albany; her paternal grandparents, Gary Sr. and Joyce Allen Shurley of Ponchatoula; her maternal great-grandmother, Allie Dragg of Ponchatoula; and her paternal great-grandparents, James and Viola Thibodeaux of Gretna. She was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandfather, Homer Ballard; and maternal great-grandparents, Delvin and Virginia Ballard. Visitation will be today at Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday from noon until the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Cooper Cemetery, Ponchatoula. SYBLE ELAINE JONES STURDIVANT HOLDEN - Syble Elaine Jones Sturdivant, 60, a native of Independence, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004, in Springfield. A registered nurse at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, she was a member of Killian First Baptist Church. Survivors are her mother, Willie L. Jones of Independence; one son, Steven Sturdivant of McHenry, Miss.; two daughters, Sandra Stewart and Paula Miller, both of Springfield; four brothers, Homer Jones Jr. and Charles Jones, both of Independence, Robert Jones of Holden and John Paul Jones of New Hampshire; and three sisters, Helen Lonergan of Tickfaw, Dorothy DeBlieux of Pride and Nancy Stilley of Independence. She was preceded in death by her father, Homer Jones; one brother, Richard Jones; and two sisters, Shirley Jones and Carol McCarty. Visitation will be Friday at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, from 6 to 9 p.m. with the funeral at 7. A private burial will be Saturday. February 27, 2004 * Joseph Anderson, 84, Covington * James Henry Butler III, 25, Independence * James Cordell McMorris, 25, Hammond * Tina Ruffin, 33, Mandeville * Rodney Lee Taylor Jr., infant, Hammond * Mary Louise Leonard Vickery, 68, Albany JOSEPH ANDERSON COVINGTON - Joseph Anderson, 84, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004, at his home. He was a member of the American Legion Post 16 of Covington, Ala., Ivan Hural Veteran of Foreign Wars Post, Covington, and Prince Hall Mason of Covington and Crescent Lodge 236. He was also a deacon at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, Covington. He is survived by his wife, Coretha Anderson; one daughter, Alma McDonald of Hattiesburg, Miss.; one son, Joseph Anderson Jr. of San Antonio; and eight grandchildren. The funeral will be Saturday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, Covington, at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Wilson Cemetery, Covington. JAMES HENRY BUTLER III INDEPENDENCE - Funeral services will be at 7 tonight at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Independence for James Henry Butler III, 25, who died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2004, as the result of a car accident. The Rev. Rev. Jefphroe Jackson will officiate. Dismissal will be Saturday at 11 a.m., followed by burial at Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. Butler is survived by his mother, Janice Provost of Independence; his father, James Butler Jr.; five sisters, Jametra and Tearanne Butler, all of Independence, Amia Butler, Mayale and Dalana; three brothers, Leonard, Jemeco and Keno; his grandmothers, Dorothy Washington and Vivian Dyer, both of Independence and Hattie Butler of New Orleans; and his grandfather, James Butler Sr. of New Orleans. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. RUTH CORNE GILLISPIE Ruth Corne Gillispie, 53, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2004, at Tulane University Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Calvin Gillispie of Hammond; three daughters, Michelle Fossier, Shawn Konst and Stephanie Stevens; her mother, Beulah Bouquet Corne; one brother, David Corne; and four grandchildren. A private burial will be held. St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, Chalmette, was in charge. JAMES CORDELL MCMORRIS James Cordell McMorris, 25, died Monday, Feb. 23, 2004. He is survived by his mother, Jeanette McMorris of Hammond; three sisters, Brenda Robinson of California, Betty J. Robinson and Beatrice McMorris, both of Hammond; and one brother, James Frazier Jr. of Rhode Island. Visitation will be tonight at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 4 to 8 p.m. The funeral will be Saturday at Eastside Pentecostal COGIC, Hammond, at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. TINA RUFFIN MANDEVILLE - Tina Ruffin, 33, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Bennie Ruffin of Mandeville. The funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Bethel Reform Methodist Church, Covington. Burial will be at Mandeville Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. RODNEY LEE TAYLOR JR. Infant Rodney Lee Taylor Jr. died Monday, Feb. 23, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He is survived by his father, Rodney L. Taylor Sr.; his mother, April Dillon; and his grandparents, Ola Mae Taylor and Debra Grady; and his great-grandmother, Rita Jackson. A graveside service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Covington. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. MARY LOUISE LEONARD VICKERY ALBANY - Mary Louise Leonard Vickery, 68, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004, at Biloxi Regional Medical Center, Biloxi, Miss. A native of Independence, she is survived by her husband, Oscar Vickery of Albany; one son, Larry Wayne Vickery of New Orleans; two daughters, Anna Bankston of Holden and Wanda Vickery of Albany; one sister, Clara Kinchen of Albany; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Her parents, Louis and Ida Garon Leonard, preceded her in death. Visitation will be Saturday at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. until the Rev. Errol Faust conducts the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Stevens Cemetery, Independence. February 29, 2004 * Earnest Earl Etheredge, 63, Hammond * Marjorie Goudeau Guagliardo, 76, New Orleans * Nelson Mack, 60, Loranger * Julius Buoy Miller, 83, Mer Rouge * Eddie Lee Reid, 72, Hammond * Linnie Saxon, 56, Amite * Alvin Verdon, 80, Amite EARNEST EARL ETHEREDGE Earnest Earl Etheredge, 63, died Friday, Feb. 27, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. Etheredge retired from the US Army as a Sgt. First Class. He was a native of Texas and a resident of Hammond. Survivors include his wife, Linda; three sons, Gene Etheredge of Trenton, N.J.; Richard and Jack Etheredge of Slidell; a brother, Ronals Etheredge of Evans, Ga.; a sister, Ann Van Syckle, of Dallas; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Edwin Earl and Lavada Juanita Abney Etheredge. Geisler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. MARJORIE GOUDEAU GUAGLIARDO Marjorie Goudeau Guagliardo, 76, died on Friday, Feb. 27, 2004, at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans. She was a graduate of Hotel Dieu Nursing School in New Orleans and a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Jerome Guagliardo of Hammond; three daughters, Patricia Berwick of Houston; Eliska Schilling of Purvis, Miss.; Linda Wittie of Hammond; and a sister, Joyce Alonzo of Gonzales. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ferdnand Goudeau and Marine Bergeron Goudeau, and a granddaughter, Jaime White. Visitation will be today, from 6 p.m. to 9, at Geisler Funeral Home in Hammond, with a vigil at 7 p.m., and again on Monday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, from 9 a.m. until the funeral mass at 10 a.m. Geisler Funeral Home in Hammond is in charge of arrangements. NELSON MACK Loranger - Nelson Mack, 60, died on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004. He was a native of Uneedus and a resident of Loranger. Mack was a maintenance worker for the city of Covington. He is survived by his four sisters, Dixie Mae Brown of Milwaukee, Wis.; Audrey Harris of Uneedus; Nellie Burris of Folsom; and Carolyn Pickens of Houston; seven brothers, Iley Mack and Rev. Marvin York of Mount Hermon; Curtis Mack of Plainfield, N.J.; Willie Mack of Anaheim, Calif.; Sidney Mack of Milwaukee, Wis.; James Mack of Harbor City, Calif.; and Alvin Mack of Loranger. Visitation will be today, from 5 p.m. to 7, at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Uneedus. Religious services will follow. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Marvin York officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Valley Church Cemetery in Uneedus. Richardson Funeral Home of Hammond is in charge of arrangements. JULIUS BUOY MILLER MER ROUGE - Julius Buoy Miller, 83, died on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004, at Morehouse General Hospital in Bastrop. He was a native of Darnell. He worked as a produce farmer and was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army. Survivors include two daughters, Annette Balfantz, Appleton, Wis.; Shelia Jewell of Elgin, Texas; a son, Eric Miller of Conroe, Texas; a brother, William Lee Miller of Fountain Hill, Ark.; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Theo G. Miller; two sisters, Ora Moreland and Vadie Robbins; and two brothers, Earnest and Fred Miller. Visitation was Saturday, at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9, and today, from11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Amite Memorial Gardens. McKneely Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. EDDIE LEE REID Eddie Lee Reid, 72, died on Friday, Feb. 27, 2004, at his home in Hammond. He was a native of Amite, a millwright, and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include two sons, Kimberly and Richard Reid; a brother, Glenn Reid; three sisters, Myrtle R. Clark, Mildred R. Oliver and Doris Reid. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Reid; and two brothers, Herman and Arthur James Reid. Visitation will be Monday, at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., and on Tuesday, from 8 a.m. until the religious services begin at 10 a.m. Religious services will be conducted by Rev. Elester E. Raines. Burial will follow in Amite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Oaks Hospice at 386-5161. McKneely Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. LINNIE SAXON AMITE - Linnie Saxon, 56, died on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004, at his home in Amite. He was a native of Columbia, Miss., and worked offshore as an oil welder and machinist. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Survivors include one daughter, Renee Hutchins of Holly, Mich.; one son, Linnie Saxon Jr., of LaPlace; two sisters, Linda Russell of Chesbrough and Mary Johnson of Houston; three brothers, Elmo Saxon Jr., of Chesbrough, John Saxon of Clinton, Ross Walley of Alabama; his mother, Johnnie Forbes Saxon of Chesbrough; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his two daughters, Dedra Saxon and Beverly Leanne Saxon, and his father, Saint Elmo Saxon. Visitation was Saturday, at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9, and today, from 8 a.m. until the religious services at 9. Religious services will be conducted by Rev. John David Stewart. Burial will follow in Foxworth Cemetery, in Foxworth, Miss. McKneely Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ALVIN VERDON AMITE - Alvin Verdon, 80, died on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004, at Tangi Pines Nursing Home in Amite. He was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Amite. He worked as a house painter and a merchant marine and was a veteran of World War II with the U.S. Army. Survivors include three daughters, Linda V. Paine of Amite, Sandra A. Verdon of Houma and Susan G. Bernard of Hammond; a son, Ronald J. Verdon Sr., of Raceland; two sisters, Rose Gros of Metairie and Patsy Anderson of Terrytown; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his four sisters, Claire Hudson, Carmelite Behler, Vera Morris and Mona Baumgard; and his six brothers, Adolph, Henry, Georgie, Earl, Paul and Beauregard Verdon. Visitation will be on Tuesday, from 8 a.m. until 10:45 a.m., at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite. Religious services will be conducted by the Rev. Jack Nutter at St. Helena Catholic Church at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. Burial will follow in Tangipahoa Cemetery in Tangipahoa. McKneely Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.