Obituaries from THE HAMMOND DAILY STAR, Mar. 2002; Hammond, Tangipahoa Parish, LA. Submitted to the USGenWeb Archives by Don Johnson, Apr, 2002 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ March 01, 2002 * Beatrice Bowman, 75, Pine Grove * Melvina Hammond Fields-Crumes, 82, Hammond * Lillie Davis Garner, 90, Ponchatoula * Allen Nelson Price Sr., 77, Covington * Herbert Williams Jr., 62, Baton Rouge BEATRICE BOWMAN PINE GROVE - Beatrice Bowman, 75, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, Independence. She is survived by four sons, Carlton James Bowman and Torrence Allen Bowman, both of Los Angeles, Donnie Bowman of Pine Grove and Darryl Bowman of Amite; eight daughters, Brenda Pikes of Montpelier, Patricia Mimms, Sandra Robertson, Stacy Page and Regina Bowman, all of Pine Grove, Patrice Jackson of Greensburg, Sebrina Jacque of Atlanta and Mary Jacque of New Orleans; four sisters, one brother, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Inc., Greensburg, from 5 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Joseph Comb will conduct the funeral Monday at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Baptist Church, Pine Grove. Burial will be in the church cemetery. MELVINA HAMMOND FIELDS-CRUMES Melvina Hammond Fields-Crumes, 82, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002, at her home. She was a native of Thomasville, Ga., and a homemaker. She is survived by one stepdaughter, Denise Fields-Macom of Oakland, Calif.; three sisters, Ella Gorman of Hammond, Doretha Hammond Jacob of Dallas and Coludia Mae Hammond-Ross of Houston; one brother, Sumpter Hammond; and 13 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Berry and Merenvia Hammond, and a son, Richard "Dimples" Fields. Sumpter Hammond, will conduct the funeral Sunday at Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church at 7 p.m. Dismissal will be Monday at 11 a.m., and burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. LILLIE DAVIS GARNER PONCHATOULA - Lillie Davis Garner, 90, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002, at Belle Maison Nursing Home. She was a native of Wilmer. She is survived by three daughters, Patricia Simmons Spriggs and Billie Portier, both of Ponchatoula, and Peggy Arcement of Marrero; four sons, Richard Garner of Hammond, Bobby Garner of Ponchatoula, Leon Givens Jr. of Walker and James Givens of Nashville, Tenn.; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Leon Givens Sr.; second husband, Henry Garner; three sons, Huey Givens, Harold Givens and Jerry Garner; one daughter, Betty Givens Powell; two brothers and two sisters. Visitation will be Saturday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. ALLEN NELSON PRICE SR. COVINGTON - Allen Nelson Price Sr., 77, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. He was a native of Darrow and an auto mechanic. He is survived by three daughters, Stephanie Bedford of Covington, Linda Marie Sherman of Leesville and Cynthia Ann Smith of DeRidder; one sister, Olevia Benton of Baton Rouge; and eight grandchildren. Visitation will be Saturday at St. Peter Catholic Church, Covington, from 10 a.m. until the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. HERBERT WILLIAMS JR. BATON ROUGE - Herbert "Rock" Williams Jr., 62, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, at his home. He was a native of New Orleans. He is survived by three sisters, Claudia Jones and Edrina Thomas, both of Baton Rouge, and Vivian Shepard of Cason, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Iva Lee Williams; his wife, Zenobia Kendrick Williams; three brothers, Clyde Williams Sr., Edward Williams and Lannis Brown Williams. Visitation will be Sunday at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 3 to 8 p.m. C.H. Gordon will conduct the funeral Monday at Richardson Chapel COGIC, Baton Rouge, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Rocky Hill Cemetery, Greensburg. March 03, 2002 * E.W. Benefield Jr., 78, Kentwood * Nace Raymond Graziano, 80, Amite. * Shirley Perrin Harper, 78, Hammond. * Susetta Pierre, 93, Loranger. E.W. BENEFIELD JR. KENTWOOD - E.W. "Dub" Benefield Jr., 78, a retired Exxon technician, died Friday, March 1, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was a native of Greenlaw and served with the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. Survivors include his wife, Clara B. Benefield of Kentwood; four daughters, Eva Marie Liles, Elizabeth B. Simmons and Bonnie B. Carlin, all of Kentwood, and Bridget B. Miller of Rayne; a sister, Marie Bass of Mt. Ida, Ark.; three brothers, Frank D. Benefield of Kentwood and Walter and Roy Benefield, both of Osyka, Miss.; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A brother, Paul Benefield, and a granddaughter preceded him in death. Visitation will be at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, tonight from 6 until 9 and Monday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 2 p.m. The Rev. Jerry Dye will conduct the service, and burial will be in East Fork Cemetery. NACE RAYMOND GRAZIANO AMITE - Nace Raymond Graziano, 80, a native and resident of Amite, died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2002, at his home. He was a carpenter and had served with the U.S. Army during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Bessie Bertone Graziano of Amite; three sons, Philip Anthony Graziano of Independence, Arthur C. Graziano of Hammond and Richard Nace Graziano of Hattiesburg, Miss.; a sister, Rosalie Graziano Lucido of Independence; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. His parents were the late Joseph and Angelina Pollardo Graziano. Seven siblings also preceded him in death. They were Nancy Zito, Joe Graziano, Frances Pecoraro, Lena Collura, Nicolena Macaluso, Katie Macaluso and Mary Agnello. Visitation will be at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, on Monday from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Amite Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are with McKneely Funeral Home, Amite. SHIRLEY PERRIN HARPER Shirley Perrin Harper, 78, a native of Ponchatoula and resident of Hammond, died Saturday, March 2, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center. Survivors include three daughters, Jackie Richardson of Ponchatoula, and Melanie Monistere and Tammy Cason, both of Pumpkin Center; two sons, Ronnie and Ricky Harper, both of Ponchatoula; two sisters, Ethel Lavigne and Alma Palmer, both of Ponchatoula; four brothers, Dick, Curtis, Dalma and Bert Perrin, all of Ponchatoula; 13 grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren. Her parents were the late Henry and Alma Hano Perrin. Also four siblings, Marie Bennett and Leon, Harry and Melvin Perrin, preceded her in death, as did a son, Glenn Harper, and a granddaughter. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, tonight from 6 until 10 and Monday from 8 until the funeral at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery. SUSETTA PIERRE LORANGER - Susetta Pierre, 93, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002, at her home. She was a native of Uneedus and member of the True Friend Benevolent Society and the Pleasant Valley Baptist Choir. She is survived by two daughters, Christine Garrett of New Orleans, and Carrie Brown of New Orleans; three sons, Victor Cousan of Abita Springs, Monroe and Alton Gilmore, both of Uneedus; one sister, Angelin Peters of Angie; 19 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sons, three brothers, one sister and two grandchildren. The funeral will be Sunday at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, at 8 p.m. Dismissal will be Monday at 11 a.m., and burial will be in the church cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. March 04, 2002 * Richetta Jean Smith Bickham, 44, Baton Rouge * Thelma Lucille Carter, 85, Hammond * Ervin C. Guidry, 75, Hammond * Leslie Reno Hutchinson Sr., 51, Springfield * Lillian Kent Jenks Wall, 76, Baton Rouge RICHETTA JEAN SMITH BICKHAM BATON ROUGE - Richetta Jean Smith Bickham, 44, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, at Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was a native of Independence. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Harvey Bickham of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Jucynthia Bickham of Baton Rouge; one son, Jason Bickham of Baton Rouge; her father, Richard Smith Jr. of New Orleans; her grandmother, Mary Barnett Addison of Independence; three sisters, Gwenell Smith and Gemene Cross, both of Hammond, and Jacqueline Campbell of New Orleans. She was preceded in death by her mother, Yvonne Barnett Smith; one sister, Selonia Smith Reed; grandmother, Ophelia Smith; and grandfathers, Oliver Barnett Sr. and Richard Smith Sr. The Rev. Charles Wallace will conduct the funeral Tuesday at Oasis Christian Church of Baton Rouge at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the Winnfield Cemetery of Baton Rouge. Winnfield Funeral Home, Baton Rouge, is in charge. THELMA LUCILLE CARTER Thelma Lucille Carter, 85, died Friday, March 1, 2002, at North Oaks Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Kentwood, a retired executive secretary with the Selective Service System and a member of First Baptist Church of Hammond. She is survived by two brothers, Adron Guy Carter Jr. of Kenner and Donald Ray Carter of Watson; and one sister, Onti Varnado of Kentwood. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Evelyn Lane, Grace Womack and Regina Bowlin; and one brother, R.T. Carter. The Rev. Tom Cobbs conducted the funeral Sunday. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. Donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Hammond. Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. ERVIN C. GUIDRY Ervin C. Guidry, 75, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, at the Hammond Nursing Home. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Guidry of Hammond; three daughters, Gloria Guidry Weber of Ponchatoula, Denise and Earlene Guidry, both of Hammond; seven sons, Lee Ray Guidry of Houston, Eric, Adrian, Profit, Reginald, Eugene and Ervin Guidry, all of Hammond; four sisters, Rose Williams of Covert, Mich., Alma Rosenburg of Syracuse, Ind., Inez Burton of South Heaven, Mich., and Earlene Brown of Sodus, Mich.; five brothers, Andrew, Clarence, Ivy, Profit and Ezekiel Guidry, all of Benton Harbor, Mich.; 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 4 to 8 p.m. The funeral will be Wednesday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Hammond, at 1 p.m. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Hammond. LESLIE RENO HUTCHINSON SR. SPRINGFIELD - Leslie Reno Hutchinson Sr., 51, died Saturday, March 2, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of Albany. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie L. Hutchinson of Springfield; two sons, Reno Hutchinson Jr. of Covington and James Hutchinson of Springfield; his father, Clarence William Hutchinson of Springfield; two brothers, Lee Ryan Hutchinson of Denham Springs and Darrell Hutchinson of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Mary Ann Soprano of Springfield, and Carla Hernandez of Independence; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Palmer Hutchinson. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery. LILLIAN KENT JENKS WALL BATON ROUGE - Lillian Kent Jenks Wall, 76, died Friday, March 1, 2002, at her home. She was a homemaker and a native of Kentwood. She was a member of Broadmoor Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian Women Circle II, Special Friends, Daughters of the the American Revolution, United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Stitch and Chatter Sewing Club. She is survived by her husband, Luther Elton Wall; two daughters, Barbara J. Liles of Lake Charles and Sylvia J. Gaudet of Sulphur; two sons, Charles K. Jenks of Dallas and David H. Jenks of Baton Rouge; two stepsons, Kenneth E. Wall and Donald K. Wall, both of Baton Rouge; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by first husband, Houston Carter Jenks; and one sister, Athalee Carroll. The Rev. Howley Wolfe conducted a graveside service today at Woodland Cemetery in Kentwood. Rabenhorst East Funeral Home, Baton Rouge, was in charge. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Broadmoor Presbyterian Church. March 05, 2002 * Leaettle Hines Crockett, 66, Hammond * Christine Dantone, 93, Hammond * Alma Dykes Eichel, 84, Amite * Rock Santangelo, 87, Hammond * Ethel Williams, 73, Hammond LEAETTLE HINES CROCKETT Leaettle Hines Crockett, 66, died today, March 5, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Crockett was best known through her work at the Hammond Blood Center where she served as blood recruiter for 18 years. She was a native of Mississippi and a Hammond resident for the past 30 years. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond. CHRISTINE DANTONE Christine Dantone, 93, died Monday, March 4, 2002, at her home. She was a native of Hammond, owner of Renee's Dress Shop, a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church and the first woman juror to serve in Tangipahoa Parish. She is survived by three sisters, Rose Stassi and Mary Locascio, both of Hammond, and Ann Biundo of Lafayette. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary Serio Dantone; four brothers, Joseph, Mitchell, Sam and Vincent Dantone; and one sister, Sarah Hughey. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 until 9:45 a.m. The funeral will be at 10 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Hammond. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the North Oaks Hospice. ALMA DYKES EICHEL AMITE - Alma Dykes Eichel, 84, died Monday, March 4, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Gullett and a small business owner. She is survived by one daughter, Mary E. Madden of Waco, Texas; two sisters, Adele D. Dyer and Margaret D. Gill, both of Amite; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick R. Eichel; one sister, Vera Schwebel; and her parents, Thomas Garfield and Allie Jones Dykes. The Rev. Jack Nutter conducted the funeral this morning at St. Helena Catholic Church, and burial was in Sharkey Cemetery, Amite. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, was in charge. ROCK SANTANGELO Rock Santangelo, 87, died Monday, March 4, 2002, at the Hammond Nursing Home. He was a native of Hammond and retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. He is survived by one sister, Rose LaRosa of San Jose, Calif. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jennie Bittola Santangelo; one brother, Tony Santangelo; three sisters, Patricia Lamonica, Angelina Ippolito and Mary Santangelo; and his parents. The funeral was this afternoon at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, and burial was in Rose Memorial Mausoleum. ETHEL WILLIAMS Ethel Williams, 73, died Friday, March 1, 2002, at her home. She was a native of Hammond, a homemaker and a member of the mother's board at Saints United COGIC. She is survived by her husband, Willie Williams of Hammond; five daughters, Joyce Naules and Vedora Parker, both of Baton Rouge, Rosa Pearl Warren of Hammond, Myrtle McClendon of Sanford, Fla., and Evelyn Watkins of Kissimmee, Fla.; seven sons, Otis Harris Sr. and Jules Harris, both of Kissimmee, Fla., Lionel Harris Sr., Charles, Sharley and Russell Watkins, all of Hammond, and Dan Watkins of Albany; three sisters, Mary Stroud of Cleveland, Mary M. Hopson Darby of Los Angeles and Beatrice Williams of New Orleans; and one brother, Roscoe Alford Sr. of Orlando, Fla.; 64 grandchildren, 100 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Shirley Alford and Ella Alford; two sisters, Joella Bland and Coleen Alford; and two brothers, Lee Jackson and Pernell Alford. The funeral will be Wednesday at the Tangipahoa Heritage Center, Hammond, at 7:30 p.m. Dismissal will be Thursday at noon, and burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. March 06, 2002 * Alpheus E. Ainsworth Jr., 69, Baton Rouge * Leaette Hines Crockett, 66, Hammond ALPHEUS E. AINSWORTH JR. BATON ROUGE - Alpheus E. Ainsworth Jr., 69, died Monday, March 4, 2002, at Baton Rouge General Hospital, Baton Rouge. He was a native of Terry, Miss., a U.S. Army sergeant veteran of the Korean conflict and retired after 36 years from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 390 of Port Arthur, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Mavis Marteen McGregor Ainsworth of Baton Rouge; one sister, Toffie Ainsworth Smith of Greensburg; and one brother, William Ainsworth of Mount Vernon, Ind. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.E. Sr. and Cassie Venable Ainsworth; one sister, Loraine Ainsworth Headrick; and one brother, George B. Ainsworth. Visitation will be today at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. William Sewell conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. LEAETTE HINES CROCKETT Leaette Hines Crockett, 66, died Tuesday, March 5, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Tylertown, Miss., and a Blood Bank recruiter for the Southeast Blood Center of New Orleans for 18 years. She is survived by her husband, Ralph F. Crockett of Hammond; one daughter, Sue C. Miller of Hammond; two sons, Williams G. Crockett II of New Orleans and Ralph F. Crockett Jr. of Hammond; two sisters, Pat Henley of Bogalusa and Mary Ruth Popwell of Tylertown; five brothers, John Hines and Harlon Ingram, both of Hammond, Doyle Hines and James Ingram, both of Bogalusa, and W.T. "Bill" Ingram of Folsom; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Hines; mother and stepfather, Annie Hines and Newton Ingram; two sisters, Sue Lobell and Adrin Hilton; and three brothers, Jewell Hines, Willie Dale "Bill" Hines and Walter Hines Jr. Visitation will be Wednesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Rick Ledoux conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. March 07, 2002 * Josephine Nicolosi Costanza, 87, Hammond * Annie Davidson, 60, Covington * Bertha Penn, 66, Covington * Kenneth Youngblood, 40, Metairie JOSEPHINE NICOLOSI COSTANZA Josephine Nicolosi Costanza, 87, died Wednesday, March 6, 2002, at Landmark Living Center, Hammond. She is survived by a son, Anthony Costanza of Hammond; one brother, Sam Nicolosi of Independence; two sisters, Rosalie Mitchell and Beatrice Scalia, both of Hammond; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cologero and Irene Marino Nicolosi; two brothers, Joe and Paul Nicolosi; and one sister, Virginia Nichols. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 5 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 8 until 9:45 a.m. The funeral will be at 10 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Hammond, and burial will follow in Rose Memorial Cemetery. ANNIE DAVIDSON COVINGTON - Annie Davidson, 60, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002. She is survived by three daughters, Alice Edwards and Veronica Flot, both of Abita Springs, and Flora Russell of Hammond; three sons, Melvin and Joseph Davidson and Edward Mayes, all of Abita Springs; three sisters, Nevida Harrison of Abita Springs, Florastine Hancock of Tampa, Fla., and Susan Huff of Los Angeles; one brother, Lee Curtis Davidson of Mandeville; 26 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, father and two children. The Rev. Junis Clark will conduct the funeral Friday at Rose Hill Baptist Church, Covington, at 7:30 p.m. Dismissal will be Saturday at 11 a.m., and burial will be in Wilson Cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. BERTHA PENN COVINGTON - Bertha Penn, 66, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2002, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. She is survived by three daughters, Carol Jean Cousin of Milwaukee, Annette Clark and Diane Penn, both of Covington; four sons, Anthony B., Nathan Earl and Darrell Penn, all of Covington, and Ralph Penn of Houston; three sisters, Betty Wilson, Lillie M. Culler and Rose Mary Reed, all of Chicago; two brothers, Robert West of Boston and Edward McCormick of Sacramento, Calif.; 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward McCormick; her mother, Olivia McCormick; her husband, Northwestern Penn; her son, Jason Penn; and her brother, Preston McCormick. James Quillen will conduct the funeral today at 8 p.m. at First COGIC. Dismissal will be Friday at 11 a.m., and burial will be in Wilson Cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. KENNETH YOUNGBLOOD METAIRIE - Kenneth Youngblood, 40, died Saturday, March 2, 2002, at East Jefferson Hospital, Metairie. He is survived by his parents, Hayes and Rosa Youngblood of Head of Island; two sisters, Sharon Youngblood and Cynthia Ashton, both of Gonzales; and two brothers, Willie Youngblood of Vachiere and Terry Youngblood of Des Moines, Iowa. He was preceded in death by a brother, Westly Youngblood; and his paternal and maternal grandparents. Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lawson-Rollins Purple Shield Funeral, Gonzales, and Saturday at Saint Paul Baptist Church, Head of Island, from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Levan Jackson Sr. conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Goodwill Cemetery, Head of Island. March 08, 2002 * Antoinette Adams, 89, Hammond * Clara Ross Brown, 91, Independence * Allen Burns, 54, Hammond * Lena Julia Ferina, 89, Hammond * Herbert Harrison, 83, Independence * Leon N. Husser Jr., 68, Husser * Rickey Ray Jackson, 48, Hollywood, Fla. * Anthony Milton, 55, Roseland * Lois Stewart Milton, 80, Albany ANTOINETTE ADAMS Antoinette Adams, 89, died Thursday, March 7, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Golden Meadow. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Ann France of Hammond; 11 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gillis J. Adams; one son, Curtis J. Adams; and one granddaughter. Visitation will be today at Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Satruday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, Golden Meadow, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11. Burial will be in the church cemetery. CLARA ROSS BROWN INDEPENDENCE - Clara Ross Brown, 91, died Thursday, March 7, 2002, at her home. She was a native of Tangipahoa, a member of Zion Travelers Baptist Church, Independence, a Sunday School teacher and a member of the Order of Eastern Star. She is survived by three sons, Samuel Brown of Hammond, Joshua Brown of Independence and Mickey Brown of Portland, Ore.; four daughters, Helen Johnson, Edna Speed, Brenda Bryant and Beverly Williams, all of Independence; and 101 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ivy Ross and Fannie Ross; her husband, Elijah Brown Sr.; one daughter, Mable Brown; three sons, Richard, Robert and Henry Brown Sr.; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be today at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Wilbard Jones will conduct the funeral Saturday at Zion Traveler's Baptist Church, Independence, at 11 a.m. Burial will be Durbin Cemetery, Independence. ALLEN BURNS Allen Burns, 54, died today, March, 8, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond. LENA JULIA FERINA Lena Julia Ferina, 89, died Wednesday, March 6, 2002, at the Hammond Nursing Home. She was a native of Independence. She is survived by one son, Jake Ferina of Chicago; two daughters, Josephine and Leona Aguado, both of Independence; three brothers, Pete Fazzio of Chicago, Joseph Fazzio of Hammond and Frank Fazzio of Boise, Idaho; one sister, Mary Maniglia of San Jose, Calif.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buster Ferina; two brothers, Sam and Charlie Fazzio; and two sisters, Katie Cavataio and Josephine Rotoko. Visitation will be today at Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Colonial Cemetery, Independence. HERBERT HARRISON INDEPENDENCE - Herbert Harrison, 83, died Sunday, March 3, 2002, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Independence. He is survived by seven sons, Otis and Jewel Harrison, both of Orlando, Fla., Lionel Harrison of Hammond, Herbert Harrison Jr. of Fluker, Roger, Arther and Steve Harrison, all of Independence; three daughters, Joyce Naules of Baker, Priscilla Lecompte of Houma and Vedora Parker of Baton Rouge; one sister, Ethel Carter of Independence; and one brother, Jessie Harris of Independence; 53 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Harrison; his parents, Gilbert and Ella Harrison; two sons, Bobby Earl and Anthony Harrison; and five sisters and eight brothers. Visitation will be today at Harris Chapel Church, Independence, from 5 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Frances Williams will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Durbin Cemetery, Independence. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. LEON N. HUSSER JR. HUSSER - Leon N. Husser Jr., 68, died Thursday, March 7, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of Husser, a retired farmer and a founding member of the Husser Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church and Husser Community Organization. He is survived by one daughter, Myra Husser Morell Jenkins of Husser; four sons, David Wayne Husser and Ronald Ambrose Husser, both of Husser, Kevin Edward Husser of Robert and Clifton John Husser of Amite; two sisters, Marguerite Frances White and Shirley Hidalgo Fryoux, both of Baton Rouge; one brother, Nelson F. Husser of Walker; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Calmes Husser; and his parents, Leon N. Sr. and Vivian Farve Husser. Visitation will be today at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 8 until 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Paul McDuffie will conduct the funeral Saturday at 10 at St. Dominic Catholic Church, Husser. Burial will be in St. Dominic Mausoleum, Husser. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Louisiana Chapter, 4621 W. Napoleon Ave., Suite 207, Metairie 70001 or the American Diabetes Association. RICKEY RAY JACKSON HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Rickey Ray Jackson, 48, died, Sunday, March 3, 2002, at Hollywood Medical Center, Hollywood, Fla. He was a native of Natalbany and worked as a laborer. He is survived by his father, Philip Williams Sr. and stepmother, Mercede Williams, both of Atlanta, Fla.; four sisters, Augustine Robertson of Monston, Ind., Bobbie Jean Robertson and Barbara Ann Marshall, both of Hammond, and Theresa Jackson of Tangipahoa; three brothers, William "Bill" Jackson of Amite, Charles Jackson of Hollywood, Fla., and Willie Robertson of Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rosena Sally Jackson. Visitation will be today at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Hammond, from 4 p.m. until the Rev. Samuel C. Brown Sr. conducts the funeral at 8. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. ANTHONY MILTON ROSELAND - The Rev. Anthony "Tony" Milton, 55, died Wednesday, March 6, 2002, at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. He was a car salesman, a native of Tickfaw and pastor of Faith, Hope and Charity Mission Church. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Milton; one daughter, Latecial Ronette Milton of Roseland; two sons, Henry James of Roseland and Ontario James of Baton Rouge; five sisters, Stella Bowie of New Orleans, Susie Harris and Dian Harrell, both of Independence, Charlotte Jackson and Betty Jackson, both of Hammond; four brothers, Frank Milton of Benton Harbor, Mich., Johnnie and Michael Milton, both of Independence, and Harrison Milton Jr. of Roseland; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Amelia Milton; and his father, Harrison Milton Sr. Visitation will be Sunday at Angelic Funeral Home, Roseland, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. and at Community COGIC, Amite, from 5 p.m. until the Jessie James Dennis conducts the funeral at 7. Dismissal will be Monday at 11 a.m., and burial will be in Garden of Rest, Velma. LOIS STEWART MILTON ALBANY - Lois Stewart Milton, 80, died today, March 8, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Livingston Parish. She is survived by her husband, James Willard Milton of Albany; five sons, C.W., James C. and Carl D. Milton, all of Baptist, Emile Milton of Albany and Russell Milton of Ponchatoula; two sisters, Dolores Bernard and Edna Glasscock, both of Albany; on brother, Elmer Stewart of Albany; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Warren Stewart; her mother and stepfather, Nettie Rainey Stewart and Henry Stewart; and two brothers, Charles and Henry Stewart Jr. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Kris Chenler conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Gatlin Cemetery. March 10, 2002 * Allen Van Burns, 54, Hammond * Ellen mariese Holden Goudeau, 86, Ponchatoula * Margie C. Holland, 57, Ponchatoula * Lee Anner Williams, 77, Baton Rouge ALLEN VAN BURNS Allen Van Burns, 54, died Friday, March 8, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a truck driver and a member of Harvest World Outreach Center. Survivors include two sons, Dale Allen Burns and Eric Grayson Burns, both of Hammond; two brothers, Wilber Wayne Burns of Amite and Terry Lee Burns of Hammond; and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents, Van Burns Jr. and Doris Sullivan Burns. Visitation will be today from 6 until 10 p.m. at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, and Monday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Bray Sibley conducts the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery. ELLEN MARIESE HOLDEN GOUDEAU PONCHATOULA - Ellen Mariese "Nell" Holden Goudeau, 86, died Friday, March 8, 2002, at Hammond Nursing Home. She was a native of Covington. Survivors include a son, George Duncan Goudeau Jr. of Pumpkin Center; a sister, Cloa Louise "Modie" Bennett of Greenwell Springs; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Duncan Goudeau Sr.; a daughter, Aline Goudeau Berteau; five sisters, Marry Ellen Hoden, Harriett "Jackie" Tillman, Clara Mae Adams, Rosalie Fitzmorris and Thelma Pearl Tycer; and four brothers, Richard Nolan Holden, Jessie William Holden, Hezzie Pierce Holden and James William "Pete" Holden. Visitation will be Monday from 6 to 10 p.m. at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Jimmy Wall conducts the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Wetmore Cemetery, Ponchatoula. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memoirals be made to North Oaks Hospice, P.O. Box 2668, Hammond 70404 or Alzeimer's Association, 1040 Calhoun St., New Orleans 70118-5999. MARGIE C. HOLLAND PONCHATOULA - Margie C. Holland, 57, died Saturday, March 9, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Geisler Funeral Home, Poncahtoula. LEE ANNER WILLIAMS BATON ROUGE - Lee Anner Williams, 77, died Wednesday, March 6, 2002, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was a native of Independence. She is survived by six sons, Willie Williams of Reston, Va., Rudolph and Bernard Williams, both of Baton Rouge, Derrick Williams of Orlando Fla., Lester Williams of Kings Mountain, N.C., and Donald Williams of Hammond; two daughters, Earleen Stevenson of Baton Rouge and Vera W. Benjamin Dunbar of Port Allen; three sisters, Lovie Booker of Independence, Leatha Grant and Ruthie Collor, both of Baton Rouge; five brothers, H.C. Booker of Sacramento, Calif., S.D. Booker of Homestead, Fla., Robert Lee Booker of New Orleans, Leroy Booker of Independence and Otis Booker of Baton Rouge; 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Willie Williams, Sr.; four sisters and one brother. Visitation will be today at Macedonia Baptist Church, Independence, from 5 to 9 p.m. The funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Jermaine Brumfield will conduct service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lee Anner Williams Religious and Community Fund, Macedonia Baptist Church, 28871 Horseshoe Road N., Independence 70443. March 11, 2002 * Edward Archie Bartholomew Jr., 60, Ponchatoula * Mary Lynn Jacobs Denet, 52, Ponchatoula * Millie Starkey Gregoire, 73, Killian * Margie Holland, 57, Ponchatoula * Harold Galen Starkey, 55, Natalbany EDWARD ARCHIE BARTHOLOMEW JR. PONCHATOULA - Edward Archie Bartholomew Jr., 60, died Sunday, March 10, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. A Madisonville native, he was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam conflict and was retired from Dow Chemical Corp. Survivors include his wife, Pat St. Romain Bartholomew of Ponchatoula; two daughters, Nicole Carpenter of Hammond and Chantel Griffith of Watson; three sons, Jeff Bartholomew of Hammond, Larry Herring of Covington and Rick Kramer of Alabama; four sisters, Margaret Trest and Judy Wingate, both of Denham Springs, Beverly Wascom and Brenda Dorsa, both of Brusley; a brother, Gerald "C.G." Johnson of Baton Rouge; and seven grandchildren. His parents, Edward A. Bartholomew and Myrtle Ricks Garon, preceded him in death. Visitation will be tonight from 6 until 10 at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until the Dominican Fathers conduct the funeral at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ponchatoula. Burial will follow in Mixon Cemetery in Tangipahoa. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Ponchatoula Lions Club, 750 E. Pine St., Ponchatoula 70454. MARY LYNN JACOBS DENET PONCHATOULA - Mary Lynn Jacobs Denet, 52, died Saturday, March 9, 2002 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was a native of New Orleans. Survivors include three daughters, Sherry Neal of Houma, Anna Falgout and Billie Lynn Denet, both of Ponchatoula; her parents, William and Shirley Palassie Lawhorn of Ponchatoula; two sisters, Debra McCraine of Ponchatoula and Janie Dysart of Picayune, Miss.; two brothers, Robert Lawhorn and William Lawhorn Jr., both of Ponchatoula; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Wendy Nunez; a sister, Carol Ann McCraine; and a grandson, Zachary Philip Nunez. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 until 10 p.m. at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula. The Dominican Fathers will conduct the funeral at 7. MILLIE STARKEY GREGOIRE KILLIAN - Millie Starkey Gregoire, 73, died Sunday, March 10, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was a Natalbany native and a retired 29-year medical records librarian at the Hammond State School. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Lee Gregoire of Killian; a daughter, Judy Starkey Wagner of Marksville; two sisters, Kathleen Bankston of Tickfaw and Marie LaBauve of Pierre Part; three grandsons and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Buck Starkey; and a son, Tommy Starkey. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond tonight from 5 until 10 with a rosary recitation at 7 and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Rodney Taylor conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Martin Cemetery, Natalbany. MARGIE HOLLAND PONCHATOULA - Margie Holland, 57, died Saturday, March 9, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was a native of Ponchatoula. Survivors include her husband, Ivy Eldon Holland; two daughters, Cindy Holland and Lisa Holland Stokely, both of Ponchatoula; three sons, Leslie Holland, Eric Holland and Eldon Holland Jr., all of Ponchatoula; three brothers, Roy Allen Cutrer of Ponchatoula, Donny Cutrer of South Carolina and Joe Leon Cutrer of Albany; and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Ella Mae Cutrer; and three granddaughters. Visitation will be Tuesday at Geisler Funeral Home in Ponchatoula from 10 a.m. until the Rev. J. D'el George conducts the funeral at noon. Burial will be at Mitchell Cemetery. HAROLD GALEN STARKEY NATALBANY - Harold Galen Starkey, 55, died Monday, March 11, 2002, at Baton Rouge General Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond. March 12, 2002 * Fred Ray Griffin, 73, Independence * Mary Caldorera Guiffreda, 82, Tickfaw * Margie Holland, 57, Ponchatoula * Lourdes Dunn St. Philip, 78, Hammond * Mamie Sanders, 99, Virginia Beach, Va. * Harold Galen Starkey, 55, Natalbany * Jerry L. Swearingen, 66, Denham Springs FRED RAY GRIFFIN INDEPENDENCE - Fred Ray Griffin, 73, died Friday, March 8, 2002. He was a native of Leake County, Miss. He is survived by two sons, Wally Griffin of Patterson and Greg Griffin of Philadelphia, Miss.; one daughter, Debra G. Majure of Preston, Miss.; one brother, Curtis Griffin of Union, Miss; two sisters, Vertice Davis of Ponchatoula and Brenda Ingram of Carthage, Miss.; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Minnie Griffin. The funeral was Monday at McClain-Hays Funeral Home, Philadelphia, Miss. Burial was in Black Jack Cemetery in Neshoba County. MARY CALDORERA GUIFFREDA TICKFAW - Mary Caldorera Guiffreda, 82, died Monday, March 11, 2002, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, Independence. She was a member of Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Pasquale Guiffreda of Tickfaw; one daughter, Virginia Peco of Tickfaw; two brothers, Joe and Tony L. Caldorera, both of Tickfaw; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Pauline Catanesse Caldorera; three sisters, Rosie Sepelia, Josie Ferreri and Corrine Giaratano; and one brother, Charles Caldorera. Visitation will be Wednesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m. with a vigil prayer service at 7, and Thursday from 8 until 9 a.m. The funeral will be at 9:30 at Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church, Tickfaw. Burial will be in Tickfaw Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association. MARGIE HOLLAND PONCHATOULA - Margie Holland, 57, died Saturday, March 9, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was a native of Ponchatoula. Survivors include her husband, Ivy Eldon Holland; two daughters, Cindy Holland and Lisa Holland Stokely, both of Ponchatoula; three sons, Leslie Holland, Eric Holland and Eldon Holland Jr., all of Ponchatoula; three brothers, Roy Allen Cutrer of Ponchatoula, Donny Cutrer of South Carolina and Joe Leon Cutrer of Albany; two sisters, Debbie and Carolyn Holland, both of Ponchatoula; and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Ella Mae Cutrer; and three granddaughters. The Rev. J. D'el George conducted the funeral today at noon. Burial was in Mitchell Cemetery. Geisler Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, was in charge. MAMIE SANDERS VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Mamie Sanders, 99, died Sunday, March 10, 2002, at the home of her granddaughter. She was a native of Ponchatoula. She is survived by four grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren. She was preceded by one son, Charles Tate. A family service will be held Saturday in Virginia Beach, Va. Donations or cards may be mailed to Orelia Brooks at 15701 Campbell Lane, Ponchatoula 70454. HAROLD GALEN STARKEY NATALBANY - Harold Galen Starkey, 55, died Monday, March 11, 2002, at Baton Rouge. He was a deacon and member of Natalbany Baptist Church, a member of the 433rd Army Reserve Unit of Hammond and a heavy equipment salesman. He is survived by his wife, Faye Jones Starkey of Natalbany; one daughter, Laura Sue Starkey of Natalbany; one son, Chad G. Starkey of Loranger; three sisters, Delores Robertson of Albany, Florence Gatlin of Baptist and Louise Alfonso of Husser; four brothers, Jerry Starkey of Holden, Wayne Starkey of Husser, Don Starkey of Natalbany and Carey Starkey of Tickfaw; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, W.W. "Bill" and Irma Lee Benton Starkey; two brothers, Roy "Buck" Starkey and Gary Starkey; and one sister, Hilda Gambino. 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. Mike Starkey conduct the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Gatlin Cemetery. LOURDES DUNN ST. PHILIP Lourdes Dunn St. Philip, 78, died Monday, March 11, 2002, at her home. She was a native of New Orleans and a member of the Hammond Art Guild and an artist. She is survived by her husband, Victor St. Philip of Hammond; one son, Rodney Cook of Covington; three sisters, Alice Doran of Chalmette, Eugenia Berthelot of Ponchatoula and Mary Maggiore of Belle Chasse; one brother, Andrew Dunn of Metairie; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ruth Zimmerman Dunn; two brothers, John C. and Gerald Dunn; and one sister, Geraldine Dunn. Visitation will be Wednesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 8 until 10:15 a.m. The funeral will be at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Hammond, at 10:30. Burial will follow in St. Rock Cemetery No. 2, New Orleans. JERRY L. SWEARINGEN DENHAM SPRINGS - Jerry L. Swearingen, 66, died Sunday, March 10, 2002, at his home. He was a native of Kentwood and director of Blind Services for the state of Louisiana. He is survived by one daughter, Amanda Deaton of Denham Springs; one son, Richard Swearingen of Watson; his mother, Tincie Swearingen of Kentwood; one brother, Pete Swearingen of Kentwood; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Velo B. Swearingen. The Rev. Danny Smith conducted the funeral today at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood. Burial was in Spring Creek Cemetery. Ron West, who served as Hammond's recreation director for 12 years, died Friday, March 8, 2002, at Northshore Regional Medical Center in Slidell of a massive heart attack. Ron West, 49, devoted his life to helping people, especially kids, his wife Patricia "Tracy" West said Monday. At the time of his death, West worked with the local Area Health Education Center , conducting STD and HIV awareness presentations, his wife said. He also worked nights as a substance abuse counselor at the 22nd Judicial District Drug Court in St. Tammany Parish. "I think that was the love of his life," she said of his counseling work. "He said if he could reach just one young person, he had accomplished something." But it's his work for Hammond's Recreation Department that most people may remember West for. Under mayors Debbie Saik-Pope, Tom Anderson and Charlie McCaskle, he worked hard to maintain children's programs, even when his department's budget was routinely cut, his wife said. The Yazoo City, Miss., native lived with his extended family in Morgan City, Miss., until the ninth or tenth grade, she said. He then moved to Hammond to live with his mother. West studied therapuetic recreation at Grambling University before earning a substance abuse counseling degree from Southern University in New Orleans, his wife said. The couple met at Grambling and was married for 27 years. "I know I can be proud of the person he was and the things that he did for people and the influence he made on a lot of young people's live," she said. Beside his wife, survivors include two sons, Robert West of Columbia, Mo., and Rashaan West of Hammond; three sisters, Sharon Starwood of Hammond, Alexandria Lorraine Loving of Normal, Ill., Nanette Benman of Swartz Creek, Mont.; seven brothers, Earl West Jr. of Los Angeles, Earl West III of Fontana, Calif., Kenneth and Robert West, both of New Orleans, Williams Keith Gibson of Dallas and Richard West of Flint, Mich.; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louisa West and Earl West Sr. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at St. James AME Church, Hammond. The Rev. Mack Hurst will conduct the funeral Thursday at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Hammond. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. March 13, 2002 * Thomas Evert Bryson Sr., 82, Walker * Maude Davis Henderson, 86, Ponchatoula * Janet Ann Easley Holton, 42, Kentwood * Haliegh Madison Leblanc, 2, Loranger THOMAS EVERT BRYSON SR. WALKER - Thomas Evert Bryson Sr., 82, died Tuesday, March 12, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was a native of Verdon, Neb., a decorated U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II, past master and member of Hurd Merrill Masonic Lodge and a member of Satsuma Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mina Lee "Terry" Terrell Bryson of Walker; two sons, Thomas E. Bryson of Satsuma and Ralph B. Bryson Sr. of Singapore; one daughter, Glenda B. Gautreau of Denham Springs; 10 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph J. and Bertha Carroll Bryson; one daughter, Terry Jean Sylvest; two brothers, Richard Bryson and Ralph A. Bryson; one sister, Bertha Mae Sanders; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday at Satsuma Baptist Church from 3 to 9 p.m. with a Masonic service at 7 and Friday from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Leon Terrell and Rev. A.L. Palmer conduct the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Satsuma Baptist Church Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Satsuma Baptist Church Building Fund, 29880 Satsuma Road, Livingston 70754. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. MAUDE DAVIS HENDERSON PONCHATOULA - Maude Davis Henderson, 86, died Tuesday, March 12, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Shreveport and a retired educator. She is survived by one son, Dan Dee Henderson of Florida; two daughters, Donna Frances Armstrong of Baton Rouge and Linda Carol Henderson of Hammond; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Francis Henderson; one brother, John R. Davis Jr.; one sister, Bobbie Howe; her parents, John Randolph and Edna O. Williams Davis; and one grandchild. Visitation will be Thursday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. JANET ANN EASLEY HOLTON KENTWOOD - Janet Ann Easley Holton, 42, died Monday, March 11, 2002, at her home. She was a native of Magnolia, Miss. She is survived by one daughter, Jacy Lynn Porta of Baton Rouge; two sons, Brannon Keith and Micah David Holton, both of Watson; one brother, Donald B. Easley Jr. of Baton Rouge; her mother, Jan LaBorde of Baton Rouge; her father, Donald B. Easley Sr. of Kentwood; and a her grandmother, Lillie Mae McKlemurry of Kentwood. Visitation will be Thursday at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Chris Watkins conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. HALIEGH MADISON LEBLANC LORANGER - Haliegh Madison Leblanc, 2, died Monday, March 11, 2002, at her home. She was a native of Covington. She is survived by her parents, Dawn and Sidney Leblanc III; two brothers, Leeston Harvey and Sidney Leblanc IV; maternal grandparents, Esther Rhodus and Joseph Anthony Mike; and paternal grandparents, Debbie Guillot and Sidney Leblanc Jr. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, William Harvey and Basha Euzilla Rhodus, Anthony Mike, Wilda and Alvin Molar and Thelma Mike Twilbeck. Visitation will be today at Seale Funeral Home, Livingston, from 7 to 10 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Dwight Barber conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Palmetto Cemetery, Walker. Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, is in charge. March 14, 2002 * Gladys Bailey, 86, New Orleans * Eddie Banks Jr., 63, Hammond * Causey Brumfield, 73, Hammond * Willie Dee Daniels, 71, Albany * John D. Griffin, 63, Amite * Dora Jones, 77, Tickfaw * Salvadore Joseph LaMarca, 77, Independence * Nestor Joseph Landry Jr., 70, Natalbany * Mildred Malbrough, 84, Ponchatoula * Lorraine Theresa Serpas, 71, Hammond * Bernard Thomas, 62, St. Helena GLADYS BAILEY NEW ORLEANS - Gladys Bailey, 86, died Thursday, March 7, 2002, at her home. She was a native of White Hall. She is survived by two daughters, LeAnna Julien and Geraldine Emery, both of New Orleans; two brothers, George and Junis Ashton, both of Killian; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday at Zion COGIC, New Orleans, from 5 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Ronald Valentine will conduct the funeral Saturday at Second Zion Baptist Church, Head of Island, at noon. Burial will be in Goodwill Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. EDDIE BANKS JR. Eddie Banks Jr., 63, died Thursday, March 7, 2002, at his home. He is survived by his mother, Annie Mae Banks; three daughters, Jackie Garner, Shundrell Thomas and Phyllis Henlg; one son, Eddie Lee Brown; seven sisters, Josie Scott, Betty Bell, Annie Mae Hunble, Wilma Banks, Velma Cade, Letisha Banks and Beverly Banks; and three brothers, Ellis, Charles and William Banks. Visitation will be Friday at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 5 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Morris Payne will conduct the funeral Saturday at Mount Moriah Baptist Church at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. CAUSEY BRUMFIELD Causey Brumfield, 73, died Thursday, March 7, 2002, at Lallie Kemp Medical Center, Independence. He was a construction worker and a Masonic member. He is survived by his wife, Pinkie Brumfield; one daughter, Regina Brumfield Johnson; four sons, Eliga, Kevin and Harry Brumfield, and Lonnie Route; one sister, Yvonne Brumfield; and five brothers, Perry, Leroy, Rayford, Vernon and Willie Brumfield. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Rhody Brumfield. Visitation will be today at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Uneedus, from 4 to 9 p.m. The Rev. James Bickham will conduct the funeral Friday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. WILLIE DEE DANIELS ALBANY - Willie Dee Daniels, 71, died today, March 14, 2002, at Dixon Medical Center in Denham Springs. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Geisler Funeral Home, Albany. JOHN D. GRIFFIN AMITE - John D. "J.D." Griffin, 63, died Monday, March 11, 2002, at a New Orleans nursing home. He was a native of Greensburg. He is survived by his wife, Shirley D. Griffin of Amite; three sons, Dale Griffin of Baton Rouge, Spencer Griffin of Houston and George L. Jiles of Amite; three daughters, Sharon Jackson, Marilyn Griffin and Carolyn Robinson, all of Amite; three stepsons, Darryl Richardson of Pensacola, Fla., Roman and Brian Richardson, both of Amite; two sisters, Ola Mae Bridges and Joyce Haywood, both of Greensburg; two brothers, George L. Griffin of Greensburg and Collis Griffin of Corriagn, Texas; four stepsisters, Florence and Betty Henry, Bernice Matthews and Patricia Coleman, all of Greensburg; four stepbrothers, Charles, Mark and Harrison Henry, all of Greensburg, and Isaiah Henry Jr. of Baton Rouge. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, one brother, one sister and his first wife. Visitation will be today at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Frank A. Davis III will conduct the funeral Friday at Little Bethel Baptist Church, Amite, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in New Butler Cemetery, Amite. DORA JONES TICKFAW - Dora Jones, 77, died Monday, March 11, 2002, at her home. She is survived by six daughters, Ethel P. Williams of Kenner, Gloria P. Addison of Oakland, Calif., Helen P. Byrd of Mobile, Ala., Palestine Pines Young of St. Francisville, Pearlie P. Fields and Earnestine P. Lewis, both of Natalbany; four sons, Otto Jones Jr. and Larry Davis, both of St. Francisville, Arthur Pines Jr. of Uneedus and Lewis Pines of Natalbany. Visitation will be Friday at Riemers-Gordon Temple Church of God in Christ, Natalbany, from 4 to 8 p.m. The funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m., and burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. SALVADORE JOSEPH LAMARCA INDEPENDENCE - Salvadore Joseph "Sal" LaMarca, 77, died Tuesday, March 12, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, a member of the American Legion Post 109 and retired from the Gulf Oil Corp. He is survived by one son, Nick LaMarca of Hammond; three daughters, Kathy and Laurie LaMarca, both of Independence, and Karla Buras Beaver of New Orleans; one brother, Pascal LaMarca of Jefferson; three sisters, Rosalle Levatino, Laura Caruso and Josie Polito, all of Independence; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Zuvich LaMarca; two sisters, Katherine Calcagno and Jennie Masaracchia; two brothers, Tony and Carlo A. LaMarca; and his parents, Guiseppe and Mattie Orlando LaMarca. Visitation will be Saturday at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, from 11 a.m. until a Mass at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Colonial Mausoleum, Independence. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mater Dolorosa Catholic School, 609 Pine St., Independence 70433, or to the North Oaks Hospice, P.O. Box 2668, Hammond 70404. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. NESTOR JOSEPH LANDRY JR. NATALBANY - Nestor Joseph "Sonny" Landry Jr., 70, died Monday, March 11, 2002, at his home. He was a native of New Orleans. He is survived by his wife, Elsie "Peggy" Heffler Landry; two daughters, Susan L. Buisson of Ponchatoula and Shelley Shekespear of New Orleans; one sister, Debra Landry Folse; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anna Leahy Landry and Joseph Nestor Landry. Visitation will be Friday at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. until a Mass at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. To sign the family guess book, go www.lakelawnmetairie.com. MILDRED MALBROUGH PONCHATOULA - Mildred Malbrough, 84, died Thursday, March 7, 2002, at North Oaks Rehabilitation Center, Hammond. She was a native of Brookhaven, Miss. She is survived by three daughters, Audrey Hill of Ponchatoula, Shirley Pitts of Thibodaux and Lillian Spears of Hammond; two sons, Albert Malbrough of Ponchatoula and Hermon Malbrough of Detroit; and 18 grandchildren. Visitation will be today at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 5 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Donnell Henderson will conduct the funeral Friday at 11 a.m. at Full Faith Christian Fellowship Church, Ponchatoula. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. LORRAINE THERESA SERPAS Lorraine Theresa Serpas, 71, died. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond. BERNARD THOMAS ST. HELENA - Bernard Thomas, 62, died Saturday, March 9, 2002, at Summit Hospital in Baton Rouge. He was a native of Greensburg. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Mae Thomas of New Orleans; seven sons, Bernard Jr., Gregory, Vincent, Anthony and Jeremiah Thomas and Irving and Daniel Benoit, all of New Orleans; seven daughters, Delorse Kelson, Rose Carter, Sybil Turner, Deborah Armond, Felicia Brown, Denetris Muldando and Octavia Benoit, all of New Orleans; four sisters, Annie Williams and Edna Carney, both of Baton Rouge, Odeal Thomas of New Orleans and Rose Dell Robinson of Roseland; four brothers, Joe Thomas of Jamaica, N.Y., and Andrew, James and Michael Thomas, both of Baton Rouge; 25 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Lulia Thomas; and one daughter, Wanda Jean Thomas. James Feltus will conduct the wake Friday at Thompson Temple COGIC, New Orleans, at 7 p.m. Johnny Victor will conduct the funeral Saturday at Roseland COGIC at noon. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Montpelier. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. March 15, 2002 * Willie Dee Daniels, 71, Albany * Hattie Lou Dunomes, 60, Los Angeles * Warner Fleming, 60, Independence * Calvin Jones, 26, Covington * Salvadore Joseph LaMarca, 77, Independence * Hall Mack Leonard, 66, Independence * Connie Sterling Newman, 47, Metairie * Dora Jones Pines, 77, Tickfaw * Lorraine Burlett Serpas, 71, Baton Rouge WILLIE DEE DANIELS ALBANY - Willie Dee Daniels, 71, died Thursday, March 14, 2002, at Dixon Medical Center, Denham Springs. She was a native of Pumpkin Center. She is survived by her husband, Elbert "Zeke" Daniels of Albany; two daughters, Sandy Wagner of Baton Rouge and Annette Farris of Albany; four sons, Elwood Daniels of Baptist, Barry Daniels of Killian, Tommy Daniels of Livingston and Ronnie Daniels of Pumpkin Center; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ambrose Joseph and Minerva Jane Starkey Daniels Shaffer; two brothers, A.J. and Dempsey Shaffer; and one sister, Angie Lea Wax. Visitation will be today at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, from 6 to 10 p.m. The Rev. David Whitehead will conduct the funeral Saturday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Albany. HATTIE LOU DUNOMES LOS ANGELES - Hattie Lou Dunomes, 60, died Wednesday, March 6, 2002, at Victor Valley Hospital, Victorville, Calif. She was a native of Hammond. The funeral will be Friday at Strangers Rest Baptist Church, 9329 S. Vermont St., Los Angeles, at 11 a.m. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, announced the arrangements. WARNER FLEMING INDEPENDENCE - Warner "Jimmy" Fleming, 60, died Monday, March 11, 2002, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Louella Wilson Fleming of Independence; three sons, Spencer, Stephen and Kaleb Fleming, all of Independence; three daughters, Para Hunter Jackson of Bogalusa, Stacy Wilson Holloway of Syracuse, N.Y., and Kristen Fleming of Independence; two sisters, Ola Fleming Kimble and Audrey Fleming Williams, both of Independence; two brothers, Henry Fleming Sr. of Independence and Leonard Fleming Sr. of Detroit; his mother, Sarah Banks Fleming of Independence; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Flem Fleming Sr.; one brother, Flem Fleming Jr. and one sister, Arsovena Fleming White. Visitation will be today at St. Paul Baptist Church from 5 p.m. until the Rev. Jefphroe Jackson conducts the funeral at 7:30. Dismissal will be Saturday at 10 a.m., and burial will be in Fleming Cemetery, Independence. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. CALVIN JONES COVINGTON - Calvin Jones, 26, died Sunday, March 10, 2002, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. He was a cook. He is survived by three sisters, Tina Ruffin and Rhonda Jones, both of Covington, and Earnestine Francine Garrett of Abita Springs; one brother, Robert Earl Jones of Covington; his stepmother, Jessie M. Evans of Folsom; and two stepsisters, Bobby Jean Evans and Sheila Evans, both of Kosciusko, Miss. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother. Visitation will be Saturday at First Baptist Church, Covington, from 10 a.m. until the Rev. Otis Brumfield conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. SALVADORE JOSEPH LAMARCA INDEPENDENCE - Salvadore Joseph "Sal" LaMarca, 77, died Tuesday, March 12, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, a member of the American Legion Post 109 and retired from the Gulf Oil Corp. He is survived by one son, Nick LaMarca of Hammond; three daughters, Kathy and Laurie LaMarca, both of Independence, and Karla Buras Beaver of New Orleans; one brother, Pascal LaMarca of Jefferson; three sisters, Rosalle Levatino, Laura Caruso and Josie Polito, all of Independence; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margie Zuvich LaMarca; two sisters, Katherine Calcagno and Jennie Masaracchia; two brothers, Tony and Carlo A. LaMarca; and his parents, Guiseppe and Mattie Orlando LaMarca. Visitation will be Saturday at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, from 11 a.m. until Mass at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Colonial Mausoleum, Independence. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mater Dolorosa Catholic School, 509 Pine St., Independence 70433, or to the North Oaks Hospice, P.O. Box 2668, Hammond 70404. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. HALL MACK LEONARD INDEPENDENCE - Hall Mack Leonard, 66, died Friday, March 8, 2002, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Leonard of Independence; four sons, Tonya Leathers of Douglasville, Ga., Michael Leonard of Baton Rouge, Tyrone Leathers of Amite and Terone Leathers of Independence; three daughters, Joyce Nichols Battiste of Hammond, Farwanda Zanders and Caronda Bennett, both of Independence; six sisters, Lillie Mae Triggs and Helen Ruth Smith, both of New Orleans, Justine Walker of Baton Rouge, Josephine Green of Galveston, Texas, Doretha Davis of Hammond and Marie Wheat of Amite; one brother, Leon Leonard of Independence; 22 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Diane Leonard; three sisters, Floretha Mills, Eva Mae Kelly Braxton and Florence Walker; and two brothers, Jordon Leonard and Willie Lee Leonard. Visitation will be Saturday at Leonard Chapel Church from 10 a.m. until the Rev. Wardell Dyson conducts the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. CONNIE STERLING NEWMAN METAIRIE - Connie Sterling Newman, 47, died Tuesday, March 12, 2002, at East Jefferson General Hospital of heart failure. She was a native of New Orleans, and a homemaker. She is survived by her mother, Ruth Staggs Clark; one daughter, Michelle Newman; three sons, Jeffrey and Earl Newman Jr. and Albert "Bert" Burnthorne Jr.; three stepdaughters, Kelly Freeman, Karen Fayard and Cathy Chabert; her husband, Albert Burnthorne; one brother and two sisters. Visitation will be Saturday at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, from 11 a.m. until the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. DORA JONES PINES NATALBANY - Dora Jones Pines, 77, died Monday, March 11, 2002, at her home. She is survived by six daughters, Ethel Pines Williams of Kenner, Gloria Pines Addison of Oakland, Calif., Helen Pines Byrd of Mobile, Ala., Palestine Pines Young and Pearlie Pines Fields, both of St. Francisville, and Earnestine P. Lewis of Natalbany; four sons, Otto Jones Sr. and Larry Davis, both of St. Francisville, Arthur Pines Jr. of Uneedus and Lewis Pines of Natalbany; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Lewis Walker; her mother, Lillian Tate Walker Myers; her husband, Arthur Pines Sr.; and a brother, Roscoe McClaims. Visitation is today at Riemers-Gordon Temple Church, Natalbany, from 4 to 8 p.m. The funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m., and burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. LORRAINE BURLETT SERPAS BATON ROUGE - Lorraine Burlett Serpas, 71, died Wednesday March 13, 2002, at Summit Hospital, Baton Rouge. She was a native of New Orleans. She is survived by her mother, Leah Richards of New Orleans; two daughters, Laurie Greer of McComb, Miss., and Tammy Ruh of Baton Rouge; two sons, Edwin A. Serpas Jr. of Springfield and Mark A. Serpas Sr. of Hammond; one sister, Mary Ann Scheuermann of Chalmette; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin A. Serpas Sr.; one grandchild and her father. Visitation will be today at Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The funeral will be at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Springfield, at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery, Springfield. March 17, 2002 * Elmwod Efferson, 86, Hammond * Mable Starkey Hart, 90, Hammond * Harvey David McElroy, 75, Ponchatoula * Janice Lavigne Watkins, 76, Ponchatoula ELMWOOD ARNEAL EFFERSON Elwood Arneal Efferson, 86, died Saturday, March 16, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center. A native of Baton Rouge and resident of Hammond, he had retired from Exxon after working there 37 years as a pipefitter. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Ruby S. Hall Efferson of Hammond; two children, Sherry Efferson and Mark Efferson, both of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Johnnie Hickman of Baton Rouge and Nita Carney of Austin, Texas; three stepdaughters, Shirley Umble and Billie Smith, both of Holden, and Diana Hall of New Brunswick, Canada; three stepsons, Charles Hall of Long Island, N.Y., Joel Hall of Ponchatoula, and Randy Hall of Hammond; three grandchildren, three great- grandchildren, eight stepgrandchildren and two great-stepgrandchildren. His parents were Manuel L. Efferson and Olive Holden Efferson. Also seven brothers, Eldredge, Nolan, Manuel, Buck, Leslie, McKinney and Marvin Efferson, and a sister, Dixie Efferson Goss, preceded him in death. Visitation will be at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 11000 Fla. Blvd., Baton Rouge, Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11 a.m. The Rev. Bruce Efferson will conduct the service in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be at Green Oaks Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to Range Road Baptist Church Building Fund, Hammond. MABLE STARKEY HART Mable Starkey Hart, 90, died Friday, March 15, 2002, at her home in Hammond. She was the wife of the late Earsley Christopher Hart, and her parents were the late John Henry and Lottie Ballard Starkey. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Holmes of Hammond; two sons, Luther Henry Hart of Cottonville and Earsley J. Hart of Slidell; a brother, George A. Starkey of Independence; nine grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. She had six siblings who are deceased, William, Clarence Fred, Hubert Kenneth and Wesley Edward Starkey, Lucille Ophelia Furca and Ida Berneda Starkey. Also, a great-granddaughter preceded her in death. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 11 a.m. until the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Parklawn Memorial Gardens, Hammond. HARVEY DAVID McELROY PONCHATOULA - Harvey David "Dave" McElroy, 75, a native of Decatur, Ill., died Friday, March 15, 2002 at his home. Survivors include his wife, Polly Jordan McElroy of Ponchatoula; three daughters, Mary Ann Baham of Hammond, Betty Marie Thacker of Albany and Frances Mae McElroy of Pana, Ill.; a son, Harold David McElroy Jr.; a brother, Joseph McElroy of Kansas; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. His parents were the late James and Laura Dean McElroy. Three sisters, Helen Stewart, Mary Menders and Betty Holland, and three brothers, Joe, Dwayne and Jimmy McElroy, also preceded him in death. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, today from 2 p.m. until the funeral at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. JANICE LAVIGNE WATKINS PONCHATOULA - Janice Lavigne Watkins, 76, died Saturday, March 16, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center. A native and resident of Ponchatoula, she was the wife of the late Harry Watkins Sr. Her parents were Ovide J. and Lydia Bourgue Lavigne. Survivors include four daughters, Belita Schilling and Lisa Bailey, both of Ponchatoula, Jannelle Rattigan of Sacramento, Calif., and Laura Thompson of Houston; a son, Harry Watkins Jr. of Albany; a sister, Mary Picou of Baton Rouge; two brothers, Merlin Lavigne of Silver Springs, Md., and Joseph Lavigne of Harahan; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, Sunday from 6 to 10 p.m. with a vigil service at 7 p.m., and Monday from 8 until 9:45 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial in Ponchatoula Cemetery. March 18, 2002 * Creola Morris Alexander, 81, Hammond * Elwood Arneal Efferson, 86, Hammond * Mattie Blond Melton Hanshaw, 81, Ponchaotula * Hazel Williams Miller, 48, Independence * Mary Parent Salmon, 63, Hammond * Billie Marvelle Whitley, 77, Independence CREOLA MORRIS ALEXANDER Creola Morris Alexander, 81, died Wednesday, March 13, 2002, at her home. She is survived by one daughter, Creola Crawford Davis of Hammond; three sisters, Alma Lark of San Francisco, Camilee Williams and Janette Stanley, both of Hammond; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Hattie Myles; three sisters, Doretha Smith, O'Deal Poller and Mildred Crawford; and her husband, Jim Alexander. Visitation will be today at Greenfield Baptist Church, Hammond, from 4 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Jerry Hanible will conduct the funeral Tuesday at 1 p.m., and burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. ELWOOD ARNEAL EFFERSON Elwood Arneal Efferson, 86, died Saturday, March 16, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center. A native of Baton Rouge, he had retired from Exxon after working there 37 years as a pipefitter. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Ruby S. Hall Efferson of Hammond; two children, Sherry Efferson and Mark Efferson, both of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Johnnie Hickman of Baton Rouge and Nita Carney of Austin, Texas; three stepdaughters, Shirley Umble and Billie Smith, both of Holden, and Diana Hall of New Brunswick, Canada; three stepsons, Charles Hall of Long Island, N.Y., Joel Hall of Ponchatoula and Randy Hall of Hammond; three grandchildren, three great- grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren and two great-step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel L. Efferson and Olive Holden Efferson; seven brothers, Eldredge, Nolan, Manuel, Buck, Leslie, McKinney and Marvin Efferson, and a sister, Dixie Efferson Goss. Visitation will be at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 11000 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11 a.m. The Rev. Bruce Efferson will conduct the service, and burial will be at Green Oaks Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to Range Road Baptist Church Building Fund, Hammond. MATTIE BLOND MELTON HANSHAW PONCHATOULA - Mattie Blond Melton Hanshaw, 81, died Saturday, March 16, 2002, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond. HAZEL WILLIAMS MILLER INDEPENDENCE - Hazel Williams Miller, 48, died Saturday, March 9, 2002. She is survived by one daughter, Nikki Miller of Amite; six sisters, Gracie Fultz of Amite, Celestine Burrell, Melvina Polk and Minnie S. Castom, all of Covington, Eveline Polk of Slidell and Ida Mae Kincaide; seven brothers, Clifford Kincaide and Mack Marshall, both of Dallas, James Polk of Atlanta, George Polk of Roseland, Michael Polk of Covington, Bob Williams and Joe Rushing, both of Los Angeles. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Georgia M. Williams; two brothers, Billy Polk and Leroy Kincaide; four sisters, Virginia Polk, Alice Kincaide, Mary Louise Kincaide and Bobbie L. Murray; and her biological parents, Mack and Beatrice Kincaide. Visitation will be today at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 3 to 5 p.m. The Rev. Bobby Showers will conduct the funeral at 7 at Rosevalley Baptist Church, Roseland. Dismissal will be Tuesday at 11 a.m., and burial will be in Montpelier Cemetery. MARY PARENT SALMON Mary "Jannelle" Parent Salmon, 63, died Sunday, March 17, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Ponchatoula and a housewife. She is survived by her husband, Charles Salmon of Ponchatoula; two daughters, Alecia Ratcliff of Springfield and Carleen Neihaus of Ponchatoula; one son, Charles Salmon Jr. of Livingston; five brothers, Randy and C.J. Parent, both of Albany, Rodney Parent of New Orleans and Gary and Jimmy Parent, both of Ponchatoula; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifton and Estelle Holden Parent; one sister, Gwen Goudeau; one brother, Ricky Parent; and an infant son. 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 in Sand Hill Cemetery. BILLIE MARVELLE WHITLEY INDEPENDENCE - Billie Marvelle Whitley, 77, died Saturday, March 16, 2002, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center. She was a native of New Orleans. She is survived by three daughters, Barbara W. Dickson and Cynthia W. Boudreaux, both of Independence, and Pamela W. Catalanello of New Orleans; seven grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, H.C. Whitley; and one grandchild. The funeral was today with burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Metairie. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, was in charge. March 19, 2002 * Nancy Cartwright Forbes, 73, Hammond * Mattie Blond Melton Hanshaw, 81, Ponchatoula * David Morgan, 74, Independence * Patsy Thornhill Wilson, 93, Baton Rouge NANCY CARTWRIGHT FORBES Nancy Cartwright Forbes, 73, died Monday, March 18, 2002. She was a native of Memphis, Tenn., and owner of Forbes Furniture Store formerly of Hammond. She was a graduate of Southwestern at Memphis which is now Rhodes University. She was also a member of First Presbyterian Church of Hammond and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is survived by two daughters, Rebecca Forbes Arnold of Marked Tree, Ark., and Courtney Forbes Heizer of Houston; one son, Harold Cartwright of Waco, Texas; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Walker and Frances Wilson Cartwright. A memorial service will be Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, Hammond, at 1:30 p.m. Her ashes will be spread at the mouth of the Tangipahoa River next to Camp Hurricane Bait. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 726, Hammond 70403. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. MATTIE BLOND MELTON HANSHAW PONCHATOULA - Mattie Blond Melton Hanshaw, 81, died Saturday, March 16, 2002, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. She was a native of Sarasota, Fla., a member of Holiday Ramblers of America and Pelican Ramblers, and a former businesswoman and resident of New Orleans, having been a distributor for Snap On and Cornwell Tools. She is survived by her husband, Paul Hanshaw; one daughter, Barbara Hanshaw Blades of Covington; two sisters, Mary Lauer and Anne Bournonville; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lehman Garret and Clara Howard Melton; three sisters, Pearl Wilson, Roberta and Winnie Doris Melton; and one brother, Lehman Garret Melton Jr. Visitation will be Wednesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 5 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Garden of Memories, Metairie. DAVID MORGAN INDEPENDENCE - David Morgan, 74, died Sunday, March 17, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of Amite and a farmer. He is survived by his wife, Mary C. Morgan of Independence; one son, Wayne Morgan of Independence; two stepdaughters, Mary Jo Johnson of Independence and Janice Penton of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Moughnay and Margaret Piazza, both of Independence; five brothers, J. Alford Morgan of Hattiesburg, Miss., and Thad, Doc and Jimmy Morgan, all of Memphis, Tenn., and Frank Morgan of Denver; one half-sister, LaVair Schmit of Anderson, Ind.; and two step- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Wes Morgan; and one half-sister, Alberta Writtenwiser. Fred Louis Piazza conducted the funeral today. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, was in charge. PATSY THORNHILL WILSON BATON ROUGE - Patsy Thornhill Wilson, 93, died Monday, March 18, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was a native of McComb, Miss., a retired teacher, a member of Broadmoor Baptist Church and active in numerous charity organizations. She is survived by one daughter, Frances Chambers of Baton Rouge; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James T. Wilson; and a brother, Marion Thornhill. The Rev. John Goodwin will conduct a graveside service Wednesday at Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, at 11 a.m. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, is in charge. March 20, 2002 * Edward Lawrence Kidder, 87, Horsham, Pa. * Fedonia Lowery, 101, Hammond * Nancy Mancuso, 79, Amite * Willie Nelson, 78, Covington * Ernst Thomas Voss, 76, Hammond EDWARD LAWRENCE KIDDER HORSHAM, Pa. - Edward Lawrence "Spud" Kidder, 87, died Monday, March 18, 2002. He was a native of Hammond. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. FEDONIA LOWERY Fedonia Lowery, 101, died Monday, March 18, 2002, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Hammond. She is survived by one son, Willie Alexander of Hammond. The Rev. Roger Bernard will conduct the funeral Thursday at Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, Hammond, at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. NANCY MANCUSO AMITE - Nancy Mancuso, 79, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, Independence. She is survived by one sister, Josie Mancuso of Amite; and two brothers, Joseph Mancuso of Hammond and Phil Mancuso of Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Lena Mancuso; two brothers, Salvador "Sam" Mancuso and Anthony Mancuso; and one sister, Rosalie Mancuso. Visitation will be Thursday at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 8 until 9:40 a.m. The Rev. Jack Nutter will conduct the funeral at 10 at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite. Burial will be in Colonial Cemetery, Independence. WILLIE NELSON COVINGTON - Willie Nelson, 78, died Friday, March 15, 2002, at Pontchartrain Health Center. Visitation will be Thursday at Bethel Reform Methodist Church from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. ERNST THOMAS VOSS Ernst Thomas Voss, 76, died Sunday, March 17, 2002, in Florence, S.C. He was a native of Denmark, retired from Union Carbide having served as a chemical engineer and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a former business columnist with The Daily Star and a volunteer of the local chapter of SCORE. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Gray Voss of Hammond; two sons, Patrick Voss of New Orleans and Matthew Voss of New London, Pa.; one daughter, Kathleen V. Lowry of Florence, S.C.; one brother, Fritz Voss of Denmark; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilhelm Holger and Kathleen Heffemen Von Voss. Visitation will be Friday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 5 until 9 p.m. and Saturday at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Paul M. Bailey conducts the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Rose Memorial Cemetery, Hammond. March 21, 2002 * Nancy Cartwright Forbes, 73, Hammond * Peter Hunt, 41, Amite * Johnny F. Pierce, 65, Jackson * Mary Kinchen Taylor, 72, Livingston * Ethel Woodridge, 70, New Orleans NANCY CARTWRIGHT FORBES Nancy Cartwright Forbes, 73, died Monday, March 18, 2002. She was a native of Memphis, Tenn., and owner of Forbes Furniture Store formerly of Hammond. She was a graduate of Southwestern at Memphis, which is now Rhodes University. She was also a member of First Presbyterian Church of Hammond and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is survived by her husband, Henry Payne Forbes; two daughters, Rebecca Forbes Arnold of Marked Tree, Ark., and Courtney Forbes Heizer of Houston; one son, Harold Cartwright of Waco, Texas; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. A memorial service will be Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, Hammond, at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 726, Hammond, LA 70403. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. PETER HUNT AMITE - Peter Hunt, 41, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, at St. Luke Hospital, Houston. He is survived three sisters, Helen Temple and Wilma Jackson, both of Amite, and Judy Hunt of Baton Rouge; three brothers, Larry Hunt and Jimmy Hunt, both of Amite, and Nelson Carey of Baton Rouge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Estella and Jim Hunt. Visitation will be Friday at Angelic Funeral Home, Roseland, from 5 to 7 p.m. The Rev. Alfred Bennett will conduct the funeral at 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial will in Mount Canaan No. 1 Cemetery, Arcola. JOHNNY F. PIERCE JACKSON - Johnny F. Pierce, 65, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002, at Earl K. Long Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was a native of Hammond, a hospital security guard and a U.S. Navy veteran of Vietnam. He is survived by two sisters, Esther Badon of Independence and Mary Kemp of Amite; and one brother, Carl Pierce of Pelham, Ga. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Wesley and Wayne Pierce; and one sister, Shirley Robertson. Visitation will be Friday at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until the Rev. Mitch Williams conducts the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. MARY KINCHEN TAYLOR LIVINGSTON - Mary Kinchen Taylor, 72, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was a native of Albany, a retired nurse's aid with the Hammond State School and a member of First Pentecostal Church in Denham Springs. She is survived by her husband, Allen Taylor of Livingston; two daughters, Linda Taylor Forbes of Holden and Jackie Taylor Simeon of Livingston; two sons, Robert D. Taylor of Baton Rouge and Larry Taylor of Livingston; one sister, Mamie Sykes of Albany; four brothers, Elwood A. Kinchen of Livingston, Norman Kinchen of Port Arthur, Texas, Murphy Kinchen of Baton Rouge and Robert E. Kinchen of Denham Springs; and 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Douglas Taylor; and one sister, Ruby Stewart. Visitation will be today at First United Pentecostal Church from 3 to 10 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Ray Johnson, the Rev. Adrian Spikes and the Rev. Paul Dickson conduct the funeral at 10. Burial will be in James Chapel Cemetery, Holden. Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, is in charge. ETHEL WOOLRIDGE NEW ORLEANS - Ethel "Momma Snook" Woolridge, 70, died Sunday, March 17, 2002, at Ochsner Hospital, New Orleans. She was a native of Greensburg, and a homemaker. She is survived by three sons, James Woolridge of Independence, Jimmy Woolridge of New Orleans and Jeffery Woolridge of Amite; two daughters, Joyce Jackson of New Orleans and Carol Brumfield Jackson of Marrero; two sisters, Ella Self Griffen of Greensburg and Minnie P. Self Carol of Avondale; three brothers, Eddie, Bob and Clyde Self, all of Greensburg; and 11 grandchildren. Visitation will be Saturday at New Hope Full Gospel Church, Greensburg, from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Larry Story conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Self Cemetery, Greensburg. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Denham Springs, is in charge. March 22, 2002 * Willa Dean Hammett Gordon, 71, Loranger * Earl Joseph Jenevein, 79, Robert * Herman Joseph Sr., 68, Springfield * Morris Leonard Lavigne Jr., 72, Albany * Neomie Reed, 50, Kentwood * Maxine Merritt Simmons, 80, Kentwood * Frances A. Thompson Sullivan, 87, Holden WILLA DEAN HAMMETT GORDON LORANGER - Willa Dean Hammett Gordon, 71, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Winn Parish. She is survived by three sons, Mark L., John M. and C. Tim Terral, all of Hammond; two daughters, Linda Terral of Hammond and Patricia Harmon of Loranger; one sister, Murel Massey of West Monroe; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Gordon; her parents, Evan and Jena Haynes Hammett; one daughter, Penny Terral Graham; one son, Elbert Terral; one sister, Nell Stickell; and one brother, Donald Hammett. The Rev. Gary Dennis conducted a graveside service today at Parklawn Memorial Gardens. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. EARL JOSEPH JENEVEIN ROBERT - Earl Joseph Jenevein, 79, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of New Orleans, an engineer with BellSouth and a U.S. military veteran. He is survived by his wife, Muriel B. Jenevein of Robert; two daughters, Maudrene J. Bean of Summit, Miss., and Earlene J. Champagne of Covington; one son, Earl J. Jenevein of Robert; one brother, Jack Jenevein of Slidell; one sister, Kathryn Raymond of Baton Rouge; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Alexander and Kathryn Folger Jenevein. A memorial service will be Saturday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 10 a.m. until a religious service at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 1738 Mill Garden Drive, Ponchatoula 70454. HERMAN JOSEPH SR. SPRINGFIELD - Herman Joseph Sr., 68, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of Springfield. He is survived by his wife, Laura B. Joseph of Springfield; two sons, Herman Joseph Sr. and James L. Joseph, both of Hammond; three stepdaughters, Gayle Bridges of McComb, Miss., Idell Taylor of Goodbee and Linda Lee of Hammond; three sisters, Leontine Bell, Julia Joseph and Bernice Coleman, all of Springfield; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Visitation will be today at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 2 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Warren Richards will conduct the funeral Saturday at Galilee Baptist Church, Springfield, at 1 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. MORRIS LEONARD LAVIGNE JR. ALBANY - Morris Leonard Lavigne Jr., 72, died Thursday, March 21, 2002, at his home. He was retired from the Louisiana Department of Highways and Transportation and a veteran of the Korean conflict. He is survived by is wife, Muriel Hoover Lavigne of Albany; one daughter, Cheryl Stewart of Pumpkin Center; four sisters, Gwen Comish of Holden, Edith Bonds of Phoenix, Marie Sisco of Huntsville, Ala., and Georgia Ann Mitchell of Baton Rouge; five grandchildren and one great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by one son, Mark Wade Lavigne; one brother, Valmond Lavigne; and his parents, Morris L. Lavigne Sr. and Minnie Morgan Lavigne Arrington. Visitation will be today at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until the Rev. John Gilbert conducts the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Parklawn Cemetery, Hammond. NEOMIE REED KENTWOOD - Neomie Reed, 50, died Sunday, March 17, 2002, at her home. She is survived by two sons, George Reed Jr. of Kentwood and James Reed of Houma; one daughter, Charmaine Reed Booth of Kentwood; five sisters, Kathryn White and Wanda Dickerson, both of Kentwood, Viola Magee and Delores Butler, both of New Orleans, and Annie Hosey of Bakersfield, Calif.; seven brothers, Anthony, Bobby Earl, Bobby D., Glenn Earl, Lash R. and John D. Dickerson and Johnny Barnes, all of Kentwood; her father, John D. Dickerson of Kentwood; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Octavia Coleman; her husband, George Reed Sr.; and four brothers. Visitation will be today at Shady Grove Baptist Church, Osyka, Miss., from 7 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Bertrand Smith will conduct the funeral Saturday at 1 p.m., and burial will be in the church cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. MAXINE MERRITT SIMMONS KENTWOOD - Maxine Merritt Simmons, 80, died Thursday, March 21, 2002, at Kentwood Manor Nursing Home. She is a native of Lewiston and a housewife. Survivors include two daughters, Nelda Simmons Reames and Glenda Simmons Holmes, both of Lewiston; one sister, Geraldine Sanders of East Fork; one brother, Wallace "Sug" Merritt of Kentwood; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lucious Simmons; a daughter, Wanda Kay Simmons; and her parents, Obedia and Jessie Grace Merritt. Visitation will be today at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11. The Rev. Danny Smith and the Rev. Robert Reams will conduct the service, and burial will be in Robert Cemetery, Kentwood. FRANCES A. THOMPSON SULLIVAN HOLDEN - Frances A. Thompson Sullivan, 87, died Thursday, March 21, 2002, at Summit Hospital, Baton Rouge. She was a native of Hammond and a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, the Rev. R.T. Sullivan of Holden; two daughters, Merlene Ann Pate and Carolyn Jones, both of Holden; three sons, Charles Sullivan and Gerald Sullivan, both of Holden, and Carl Sullivan of Denham Springs; one brother, James Thompson of Baptist; 19 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Edward and Mildred Thompson; three daughters, Betty Lou Sullivan, Delores Gill and Bobbye Wallace; an infant son and three infant grandchildren. Visitation will be today at Seale Funeral Home, Livingston, from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday at Magnolia Baptist Church, Holden, from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10. The Rev. Carl Sullivan and the Rev. Richard Wallace will conduct the service, and burial will be in Bankston Cemetery, Holden. March 24, 2002 * Calvin Clifford Fayard Sr., 95, Springfield * Anthony Joseph McLin, 17, Colyell * Daniel Wade Pollard, 19, Livingston CALVIN CLIFFORD FAYARD SR. SPRINGFIELD - Calvin Clifford Fayard Sr., 95, died Saturday, March 23, 2002, of respiratory complications. A native of Springfield, he was a produce inspector for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and later owned and operated a retail business in Springfield. He served as the town marshal and was later elected to the Town Council and the Livingston Parish School Board where he served as president of the board. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a member of the American Legion. He was an active and contributing member of the Livingston Parish American Revolution Bicentennial Committee and helped organize the Edward Livingston Historical Association. He worked on numerous community projects including the Springfield Heritage Festival and parade, Cleanest City competition and the Springfield Fire Department. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Katherine Abels Fayard; one son, Calvin C. Fayard Jr. of Denham Springs; a brother, Simpson A. Fayard of Springfield; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Thaddeus Richard "Dick" Fayard; and his mother, Jessie Agnes Dow; two brothers, Homer St. Elmo Fayard and Louis Wilson Fayard; and five sisters, Edna Elizabeth McKigney, Mary Roberts St. Germaine, Helene Hortense Behrman, Mable Vernon Fayard and Velma Agnes St. Germain. Visitation will be Monday at the Springfield First United Methodist Church from 9:30 a.m. until the funeral at 11:30. The Rev. E.A. Guy and the Rev. Bill Foster will conduct the service, and burial will be at the Springfield Cemetery. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. ANTHONY JOSEPH MCLIN COLYELL - Anthony "Tony" Joseph McLin, 17, died Friday, March 22, 2002, in Livingston. He was a member of Colyell Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Penny Averett and Joseph Taylor of Colyell; father and stepmother, Gary and Jennifer McLin of French Settlement; a brother, Aaron McLin of Colyell; a sister, Chastity McLin of French Settlement; a stepsister, Natasha Taylor of Colyell; four stepbrothers, Josh Meyers and Max McLin, both of French Settlement, and Joseph "Peanut" and Adam Taylor, both of Colyell; his maternal grandparents, J.B. and Deanie Gordon Averett of Coylell. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Thomas and Ruby McLin. The Rev. Delmas Taylor and the Rev. Collins Wheat conducted the funeral Saturday, and burial was in the Colyell Baptist Church cemetery. DANIEL WADE POLLARD LIVINGSTON - Daniel Wade Pollard, 19, died Thursday, March 21, 2002, as a result of an automobile accident near Livingston. He was a native of Baton Rouge. Survivors include his father, Wayne Pollard of Livingston; a sister, Cherie Pollard of Clinton; two brothers, David and Brent Pollard, both of Livingston; his paternal grandparents, Max and Marie Pollard of Clinton; and his maternal grandmother, Margaret Wheat of Livingston. He was preceded in death by his mother, Delores Wheat Pollard; and his maternal grandfather, Bill Wheat. Visitation will be today from from 5 to 9 p.m. at Seale Funeral Home, Livingston, and Monday at Colyell Baptist Church from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10. The Rev. Sandy Sherman, the Rev. Delmas Taylor and the Rev. Wayne Mack will conduct the service, and burial will be in the church cemetery. March 25, 2002 * Mary Edna Bush Bales, 90, Kenner * Nellie Crook, 94, Detroit * Bessie Laverne Freeman Gallaher, 71 * Ava Lucille Comish Higginbotham, 89, Holden * Marie Ferrara Peco, 61, Hammond * Elizabeth Aranyosi Prokop, 89, Albany * Durward Ray Stewart, 81, Tangipahoa MARY EDNA BUSH BALES KENNER - Mary Edna Bush Bales, 90, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, at East Jefferson Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Hammond but lived at Waldon HealthCare in Kenner for the past 15 months. She was a professor at Southeastern Louisiana University from 1934 through 1969. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond. NELLIE CROOK DETROIT - Nellie Crook, 94, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002. She was a native of Independence. Survivors include two sons, Jerry and Michael Crook, both of Detroit; one sister, Ethel Smith of Detroit; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, five brothers, Warner, John, Holiday, Flim and Willie Fleming; and a sister, Mae Fleming. The Rev. Larry Smith will conduct the funeral Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Fleming Chapel Church in Independence, and burial will be in Fleming Cemetery. BESSIE LAVERNE FREEMAN GALLAHER AMITE - Bessie Laverne Freeman Gallaher, 71, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, at Hammond Rehabilitation Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond. AVA LUCILLE COMISH HIGGINBOTHAM HOLDEN - Ava Lucille Comish "Maw Maw Pretty" Higginbotham, 89, died Saturday, March 23, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Denham Springs, a retired school bus driver with the Livingston Parish School Board, a member of Holden Baptist Church, an Eastern Star and served on the Livingston Parish Library Board. She is survived by three daughters, Ava Stevens, Mary Trawick and Paula Green; two sons, Austin and Michael Higginbotham; one brother, Allen B. Comish of Macon, Ga.; 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Austin Higginbotham Sr.; her parents, Henry T. and Lucy Tucker Comish; seven brothers and four sisters. Visitation will be today at Seale Funeral Home, Livingston, from 4 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Jeff Hathorn conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Higginbotham Family Cemetery, Holden. Memorial donations may be made to Holden Baptist Church, P.O. Box 66, Holden 70744. Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, is in charge. MARIE FERRARA PECO Marie Ferrara Peco, 61, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. Visitation will be Tuesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m. All other arrangements are incomplete. ELIZABETH ARANYOSI PROKOP ALBANY - Elizabeth Aranyosi Prokop, 89, died Saturday, March 23, 2002, at Landmark of Baton Rouge. She was a native of Makkos Jois, Hungary. She is survived by one brother, two grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andy Geza Prokop Jr.; a daughter, Elizabeth "Tootsie" Haydel; a son, John "Nunnie" Prokop; and her parents, Peter and Julia Regosi Aranyosi. A Mass of Christian burial was held this morning at St. Margaret Catholic Church in Albany, and burial was in the church cemetery. Harry McKneely & Son, Hammond, was in charge. DURWARD RAY STEWART TANGIPAHOA - Durward Ray Stewart, 81, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, at Kenner Regional Medical Center in Kenner. He was a native of Poplarville, Miss., and served as a deputy for the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office since 1980. Prior to that, he was a marshal for the village of Tangipahoa where he owned and operated Stewart's Grocery. He maintained membership with Millwright Local No. 720 in Baton Rouge. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard in the Philippines. Survivors include his daughter, Linda Stewart of Tangipahoa; and a grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Lucy Stewart; his wife, Adelene Williams Stewart; a daughter, Glenda "Sissy" Stewart; a sister, Mary Catherine Seals; and a brother, Doyle Stewart Sr. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10. The Rev. Sam Leto and the Rev. Eddie Morgan will conduct the service, and burial will be in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Poplarville. March 26, 2002 * Bessie Laverne Freeman Gallaher, 71, Amite * Zachary Blake McDonald, infant, Woodhaven * Marie Ferrara Peco, 61, Hammond BESSIE LAVERNE FREEMAN GALLAHER AMITE - Bessie Laverne Freeman Gallaher, 71, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, at the Hammond Rehabilitation Hospital. She was a native of Purvis, Miss. She is survived by her husband, Norman Harry Gallaher Sr.; three daughters, Sandra Gildea of Franklin, N.J., Brenda Gallaher of Salt Lake City and Karen Bell of Hammond; five sons, Norman Gallaher Jr. of Salt Lake City, Jesse Gallaher of Lakeland, Fla., Frank Gallaher of Vancouver, Wash., Charles "Bud" Cagle of Florence, Miss., and Eric Cagle of Purvis, Miss.; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse James Franklin and Barcie Mae Sims Freeman. Visitation will be Wednesday at Westchurch Church of Christ in Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. until Michael Roberts conducts the funeral at 11. Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. ZACHARY BLAKE MCDONALD WOODHAVEN - Zachary Blake McDonald, infant, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He is survived by his parents, William "Billy" and Nicole Thomas McDonald of Woodhaven; one sister, Aislyn Hogg of Woodhaven; his grandparents, Mitch Thomas of Ponchatoula, B.J. Dearmond Thomas of Albany, and Willis and Brenda Rogers McDonald; and his paternal great- grandparents, Carl Rogers of Baptist and Mitchell Thomas. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Joel and Evie Richardson McDonald, Billie Jean Smith Rogers, W.M. and Marjorie Penn Dearmond and Helen Day Thomas. A graveside service will be Wednesday at Woodhaven Baptist Church Cemetery at 2 p.m. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. MARIE FERRARA PECO Marie Ferrara Peco, 61, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She is survived by two daughters, Terri Peco Gideon of Ponchatoula and Jodi Peco of Hammond; one son, Sal Peco of Hammond; one brother, Peter A. Ferrara Sr. of Baton Rouge; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tony A. and Mary Pecoraro Ferrara; her husband, Salvador A. Peco; and one brother, Vic J. Ferrara Sr. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 until 9:45 a.m. The funeral will be at 10 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Hammond, and burial will be in Rose Memorial Cemetery. MARY EDNA BUSH BALES Visitation for Mary Edna Bush Bales, founder of the Hammond Recreation Commission and former head of the Women's Athletic Department at Southeastern Louisiana University, will be tonight in Hammond. The 90-year-old native of Jonesboro died Sunday, March 24, 2002, at East Jefferson Hospital. Bales graduated from C.E. Byrd High School in Shreveport in 1928, attended Centenary College for two years and graduated from Louisiana State Normal School (Northwestern) in 1932. She did her graduate study at Texas University, University of Colorado and Peabody and received her master's of science degree from Louisiana State University in 1941. She served as a professor at SLU from 1934 until 1969 where she headed the Women's Athletic Department. Bales initiated the formation of the Hammond Recreation Commission and served as chairman from 1956 until 1971 and served as superintendent of the Hammond Recreation Department from 1971 until 1976. She also headed the Girl Scout program in Hammond for 15 years, served on the Southeast Louisiana Girl Scout Council, served as president of the Louisiana Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation, served on the committee as secretary for girl's and women's sports of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association, was a member and served as president of the local Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority (honorary sorority of women of education). Bales also served as instructor in AARP defensive driving program for 14 years, was selected by the Hammond Kiwanis Club as the Citizen of the Year in 1953, was the recipient of the "Honors Award" given by the Louisiana Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation in 1959, was selected in 1974 by the Northwestern Louisiana University Health and Physical Education Department as Distinguished Alumnus. In 1982, she was inducted by the Hammond Junior Auxiliary into the Hall of Fame, participated in the U.S. Tennis Association doubles and singles in the 1970s and 1980s, participated in various tennis leagues and participated in the Senior Olympics Tennis in 1986 winning singles and doubles and Senior Olympics Golf in 1986 placing second and first in 1988. Longtime friend and golf buddy Barbara McKaskle described Bales as "probably one of the most competitive people that I've ever known." Bales' stamina and competitive spirit kept her active her entire life, she said. "I thought a lot of her, as did a lot of people," McKaskle said. "(She had) a long and memorable professional career, because she touched so many people's lives." Bales is survived by one daughter, Mary Sue Bales Edwards of Metairie; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Wesley "Bucket" Bales; her parents, Warren Edward and Josephine Pearce Bush; four brothers, George Prescott Bush, Bryan Edward Bush, Elbert Hubbard Bush and Joseph Fels Bush; two sisters, Doris Mims Bush Simmons Cole and Annie Valentine Bush Massingill. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Lonnie Wascom conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Southeastern Louisiana University Development Foundation, SLU Box 10293, Hammond 70402-0293. March 27, 2002 * Robert Day Coleman Jr., 69, Kentwood * Wayne Curtis Pruett, 57, Ponchatoula * Durward Ray Stewart, 81, Tangipahoa ROBERT DAY COLEMAN JR. KENTWOOD - Robert Day Coleman Jr., 69, died Saturday, March 16, 2002, at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. He is survived by two brothers Raymond Coleman of Kentwood and Marshall McGhee of Kileen, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Olevia Coleman Sr.; and one brother, Randolph McGee. Visitation will be today at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Lee Allen Pounds will conduct the funeral Thursday at Sweethome Baptist Church, Kentwood, at 11 a.m., and burial will be in Oak Grove AME Church Cemetery, Kentwood. WAYNE CURTIS PRUETT PONCHATOULA- Wayne Curtis Pruett, 57, died Tuesday, March 26, 2002, at Lakeview Regional Medical Center, Covington. He is survived by his wife, Judy Jordan Pruett of Ponchatoula; one daughter, Sondra Taylor of Ponchatoula; one son, Doug Mobbs of Ponchatoula; two sisters, Doris Stevens and Ruby McAllister, both of Ponchatoula; one brother, Allen Pruett of Ponchatoula; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Thomas and Virginia Simpson Pruett; two sisters, Mavis Pruett and Francis Hollie; and two brothers, Kenneth and Buster Pruett. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10:30. DURWARD RAY STEWART TANGIPAHOA - Durward Ray Stewart, 81, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, at Kenner Regional Medical Center in Kenner. He was a native of Poplarville, Miss., and served as a deputy for the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office since 1980. Prior to that, he was a marshal for the village of Tangipahoa where he owned and operated Stewart's Grocery. He maintained membership with Millwright Local No. 720 in Baton Rouge. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard in the Philippines. Survivors include his daughter, Linda Stewart LeBlanc of Tangipahoa; and a grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Lucy Stewart; his wife, Adelene Williams Stewart; a daughter, Glenda "Sissy" Stewart; a sister, Mary Catherine Seals; and a brother, Doyle Stewart Sr. The Rev. Sam Leto and the Rev. Eddie Morgan conducted the service today, and burial was in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Poplarville. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. March 28, 2002 * Mamie Curry, 57, Toledo, Ohio * R.A. Kent Jr., 88, Fluker * W.M. McGregor, 55, Ponchatoula * Irene Singleton, 90, Hammond * Charles Wayne Stevens, 48, Metairie MAMIE CURRY TOLEDO, Ohio - Mamie Curry, 57, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002. She was a native of El Laughman, Fla. She is survived by her husband, Milton Curry of New Orleans; two sons, Derrick Johnson of Toledo, Ohio, and Gary Martin of Escondido, Calif.; two daughters, Demitra and Andrea McGee, both of Toledo; six sisters, Katherine Raye Porter Lewis and Maeola Porter, both of Roseland, Catherine Faye Porter Richardson of Atlanta, Helen Porter and Willie Mae Porter Blue, both of New Orleans, and Lynda Porter Helms of Hammond; four brothers, Willie Earl Porter and Larry Porter, both of New Orleans, Alphonse Porter of Dallas and Ray Charles Porter of Shreveport; her stepfather, James Willie "Red" Porter; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucius McGee and Caretha Porter. Visitation will be today at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 to 9 p.m. The Rev. John Melvin Mabry will conduct the funeral Friday at Big Zion Baptist Church at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Big Zion Cemetery, Roseland. R.A. KENT JR. FLUKER - R.A. Kent Jr., 88, died Tuesday, March 26, 2002, at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was a graduate of Louisiana State University Law School in 1936 and a member of the LSU Alumni Association and Kappa Alpha fraternity. He served as a deacon and elder for the Amite- Arcola Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Camp Moore Historical Association & Sons of the Confederate Veterans. He is survived by his wife, Ursula Compton Kent of Fluker; two daughters, Ursula Kent of Atlanta and Gwynette Carley of Baton Rouge; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, R.A. Kent III. Visitation will be today at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10. The Rev. Lester L. Hale and the Rev. Vernis Wolfe will conduct the service, and burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Amite-Arcola Presbyterian Church or Camp Moore. W.M. MCGREGOR PONCHATOULA - W.M. "Big Mac" McGregor, 55, died Monday, March 25, 2002, in Panama City, Fla., from injuries received in an traffic accident. He was a native of Jackson, Tenn., and a volunteer fireman with the 8th Ward at Robert. He is survived by his wife, Leslie Nelson McGregor of Ponchatoula; children, Corey McGregor, Shawn M. Sheeham and Sherry M. Kaminski; his parents, Marie Cambell McGregor and Clyde McGregor; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two children, Jaime Marie McGregor and Michael David McGregor; two sisters, Peggy McGregor and Annette Dempsey; and a brother, Gordon McGregor. Visitation will be Friday at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery), New Orleans, from 10 a.m. until the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans. View and sign the guest book at www.lakelawnmetairie.com. IRENE SINGLETON Irene Singleton, 90, died Monday, March 25, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She is survived by three sisters, Dorothy Boyd and Artimese Jerrels, both of Seattle, and Betty Robinson of Hammond; three brothers, Johnny Clark of Hammond, Lawrence Clark of Houston and David Clark of Seattle. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Gertrude Clark; six sisters and four brothers. Visitation will be Friday at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 5 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Johnny Richards will conduct the funeral Saturday at St. James Baptist Church, Tickfaw, at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery. CHARLES WAYNE STEVENS METAIRIE - Charles Wayne Stevens, 48, died Tuesday, March 26, 2002, at his home. He was a native of Amite. He is survived by his mother, Lucille Gill Thompson of Covington; his stepfather, Hezzie Thompson of Covington; brother, Alvin B. Stevens of Roseland; and two stepbrothers, Barry Thompson of Folsom and Bruce Thompson of Mumford, Ala. He was preceded in death by his father, Ben O.D. Stevens. Visitation will be Friday at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from noon until the funeral at 2. Burial will be in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. March 29, 2002 * Jerry L. Dewhirst, 72, New Orleans * Antionette Lasha Jones, 26, Hammond JERRY J. DEWHIRST NEW ORLEANS - Jerry J. Dewhirst, 72, died Thursday, March 28, 2002, at his home. He was a native of New Orleans and a retired electrician at Avondale Shipyard. He is survived by two daughters, Carol D. Jacob of Ponchatoula and Trudy D. Fuzette of Metairie; three sons, Harry and Peter Dewhirst, both of Ponchatoula, and Walter Dewhirst of Robertsdale, Ala.; two sisters, Margie D. Grannan of Waveland, Miss., and Anna Dewhirst of New Orleans; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Dell Dewhirst; one daughter, Evelyn Dewhirst; a sister, Thelma D. Walther; and five brothers, Arthur, Harold, Lloyd, Walter and George Dewhirst. Visitation will be Saturday at 11 a.m. All Faiths Funeral Home, New Orleans. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. ANTIONETTE LASHA JONES Antionette Lasha Jones, 26, and her newborn daughter died Monday, March 25, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Benton Harbor, Mich, and a nurse's aide. She is survived by a son, Javokia McClaeb of Hammond; one sister, Latosha Dixon of Detroit; one brother, Carl Ray Jones of Hammond; her mother, Annie Mae Landry of Hammond; and her father, Anthony Landry of Hammond. She was preceded in death by one brother. Visitation will be Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Holly Gardens, Hammond. March 31, 2002 * Amos A. Byers, 71, Bedico. * Leonard Frank Giovingo, 58, Independence. * Mary Rose Levatino, 84, Baton Rouge. * Linda Hollie Newman, 54, Hammond. AMOS A. BYERS BEDICO - Amos A. Byers, 71, a native of Ponchatoula and resident of Bedico, died Saturday, March 30, 2002, at Lallie Kemp Medical Center in Independence. Survivors include brothers Clarence, Ivan, Emery and Jim Byers, all of Bedico. His parents were the late Alton S. and Dallie Lenel Byers. Two siblings, Alton Lee Byers and Vilere Byers Davis, also preceded him in death. Visitation will be at the Bedico Church of God Monday from 6 until 10 p.m. The funeral will be at the church Tuesday at 11 a.m., with burial at Morse Cemetery. LEONARD FRANK GIOVINGO INDEPENDENCE - Leonard Frank Giovingo, 58, died Friday, March 29, 2002, at his home. Survivors include his parents, Frank and Rose Costa Giovingo of Independence; sons Frank Giovingo of Mandeville and Leonard "Lennie" Giovingo Jr. of Metairie; brother Joseph Giovingo of Independence; and two granddaughters. Visitation will be Monday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond from noon until the funeral at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be at Colonial Mausoleum. MARY ROSE LEVATINO BATON ROUGE - Mary Rose Levatino, 84, died Friday, March 29, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was an Independence native. Survivors include sisters Rose Graphia of Baton Rouge and Josie Laciura and Anna Vaccaro, both of Independence; and brothers Frank Levatino of Baton Rouge and Vick Levatino of Houma. Her parents, Angelo and Vita Cali Levatino, and brothers Sam and Philip Levatino, preceded her in death. Visitation will be at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church on Monday from 8:30 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Entombment will be at Colonial Cemetery. LINDA HOLLIE NEWMAN Linda Hollie Newman, 54, died Friday, March 29, 2002, in Independence. She was a native of Ponchatoula and resident of Hammond. Survivors include her husband, James E. Newman, Hammond; daughters Trudy Marie Newman of Goodbee, and Bridgett Lynnette Deslatte and Tammy Lynn Carter, both of Robert; sons Douglas Keith Carter of Loranger and Jim Harvey Carter Jr. and Jamie Newman, both of Hammond; brother Larry Hollie of Ponchatoula; sisters Sandra Kay Durbin of Hammond and Jackie Randall, Sherl Abbess and Terry McDaniel, all of Ponchatoula; 18 grandchildren and a great- granddaughter. Her parents were the late Eli and Essie Dykes Hollie. Her first husband, Jim Harvey Carter Sr., and brothers Elsie Lawrence and Eli Vincent Hollie also preceded her in death. Visitiation will be at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula today from 6 to 10 p.m. The funeral will be at the funeral home chapel Monday at 10 a.m., with burial in Ponchatoula Cemetery.