Obituaries from THE HAMMOND DAILY STAR, October 2001; Hammond, Tangipahoa Parish, LA. Submitted to the USGenWeb Archives by Don Johnson, Nov, 2001 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ October 02, 2001 * Eddie Alford, 87, Tangipahoa * Mary Meyers Manton, 70, Ponchatoula * Lucille Allamand DiMarco, 79, Independence * Vincent Argo Stassi, 87, Hammond * Beatrice Rollins Varnado, 85, Hammond EDDIE ALFORD TANGIPAHOA - Eddie Alford, 87, died Friday, Sept. 28, 2001, at his home. He was a native of Progress, Miss. He is survived by his wife, Cristine Alford of Tangipahoa; and one brother, Ellen Alford of Hammond. Visitation will be today at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 1 to 3 p.m. The funeral will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Quinn's Chapel Church, Tangipahoa. Burial will be in Tangipahoa Cemetery. MARY MEYERS MANTON PONCHATOULA - Mary Meyers Manton, 70, died Monday, Oct. 1, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She is survived by one son, Jackie Lynn Manton of Ponchatoula; two sisters, Rose Day of Willington, Tenn., and Barbara Ann Collura of Hammond; one brother, Melvin Meyers of Ponchatoula; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Colon Manton Jr.; her parents, Charlie Meyers Jr. and Lillian Wager Meyers; and three brothers, Charles, Franklin and Walter Meyers. A graveside service will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Ponchatoula Cemetery. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. LUCILLE ALLAMAND DIMARCO INDEPENDENCE - Lucille Allamand DiMarco, 79, died Monday, Oct. 1, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Lafourche Parish. She is survived by her children, Lucien, Larry, Leon and Lemuel DiMarco; one sister, Lucy Guillot; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lucien DiMarco Sr.; her parents, Gravine and Lena Allamand; two brothers, Clarence and Gravine Allamand. Visitation will be today at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, from 6 to 10 p.m., and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. until a Mass at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery, Westwego. VINCENT ARGO STASSI Vincent Argo Stassi, 87, died Monday, Oct. 1, 2001, at his home. He was a native of Hammond. He established The Brown Door in 1954, and served as the first grand marshal of the Italian Festival parade in 1998. He is survived by his wife, Rose Dantone Stassi of Hammond; two daughters, Mary Ann S. Rusciano Margiotta of Hammond and Linda Stassi-Faulk of LaPlace; one brother, Tony Stassi of Hammond; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Argo and Mary Ann DeMarco Stassi; and two brothers, Joe and John Stassi. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m., and Wednesday from 8 until 10 a.m. The Dominican Fathers will conduct the funeral at 10:30, and burial will be in Rose Memorial Cemetery. BEATRICE ROLLINS VARNADO Beatrice Rollins Varnado, 85, died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Varnado. She is survived by one son, the Rev. Charles B. Hampton; one sister, Estelle Rollins; two grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be today at First Bethel Independent Methodist United Progressive Community Church at 8 p.m. The Rev. Willie Blount will conduct the service. Dismissal will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery. October 03, 2001 * Brooksie Donald Grice, 60, Ponchatoula * Ruth Elaine Starns, 54, Baton Rouge * Clinton S. Tate Sr., 89, Pine Grove BROOKSIE DONALD GRICE PONCHATOULA - Brooksie "Don" Donald Grice, 60, died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2001, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, Independence. He was a native of Ashley County, Ark. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Pevoto Grice of Ponchatoula; three daughters, Carolyn Watt and Pamela Smith, both of Crossett, Ark., and Nancy Jackson of Ponchatoula; three sons, Brad Grice of Jackson, Miss., Chris Grice of Fordyce, Ark., and Jimmy Bryan Jr. of Crossett, Ark.; and 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Aslia "Polly" Griswold Grice. Visitation will be today at Jones Funeral Home, 105 W. Third St., Crossett, Ark., from 5 to 9 p.m. The funeral will be Thursday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Unity Cemetery, Crossett, Ark. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. RUTH ELAINE STARNS BATON ROUGE - Ruth Elaine Starns, 54, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2001, at the Care Center in Baton Rouge. She was a longtime resident of Ventress and a member of False River Baptist Church. She is survived by five brothers, Vernon Lee Starns and Felix "Bo" Starns, both of Ventress, George C. Starns Sr. of Mobile, Ala., and Vincent N. Starns and Marshall Ray Starns, both of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Ann Spring of Hammond, Sue Elder of Pineville and Georgia Soileau of Gonzales. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Annie Starns. Visitation will be today from 5 to 9 p.m. at Rabenhorst East Funeral Home on Florida Boulevard in Baton Rouge and Thursday from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11. The Rev. Joe Starns will conduct the service. Burial will be in Greenoaks Memorial Park, Baton Rouge. CLINTON S. TATE SR. PINE GROVE - Clinton S. Tate Sr., 89, died Monday, Oct., 1, 2001, at his home. He was a native of Pine Grove and a school bus driver and carpenter. He is survived by four daughters, Mardie McKeithen and Sandra Boullion, both of Pine Grove, Carolyne Brecheen of LaPorte, Texas, and Pat Robertson of Tickfaw; two sons, Clinton Sidney Tate Jr. of Pine Grove and Bryan Tate Sr. of Kentwood; one sister, Minnie Jones of Baton Rouge; 23 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Inez Johnson Tate; six sisters, Betty Mack, Lela Bankston, Ola McLin, Lilly Mack, Nancy Bankston and Ella Vaughn; three brothers, Willie Tate, Benny Tate and Elton Tate; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be today at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 to 9 p.m. and Thursday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pine Grove. October 04, 2001 * Maurras Berey, 84, Fort Smith, Ark. * Icymae Edwards, 66, White Castle * Joseph Werlein Faulk, 80, Crowley * James Rattler Jr., 76, Hammond * Beverly Ann Revord, 48, Amite * Fred Smith, 63, Natalbany * Eddie B. Stewart, 83, Natalbany * Clarence E. Tarver, 92, Franklinton MAURRAS BEREY FORT SMITH, Ark. - "Boots" Maurras Berey, 84, died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001, at her home. She was a native of Demopolis, Ala., and reared in Camden. She earned a bachelor's of education degree from Henderson Teaching College in Arkadelphia, Ark. Berey was a well-known volunteer in both her community and church. She was co-founder of Project Compassion, a volunteer at Ft. Smith public schools, a tutor for the Laubach Literacy Program and a recipient of the Delta Kappa's Distinguished Service Award of the Arkansas NBC's Good Heart Award. She was active in the Fort Smith area scouting programs and helped with the Vietnamese Resettlement Program at Fort Chaffee for which she received a letter of commendation from President Gerald Ford. She was also instrumental in establishing the Junior League in Fort Smith and served as its president. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Sidney Louis Maurras; her second husband, Alexander Joseph Berey; three children, Sidney Walton Maurras of Fort Smith, Manelle Maurras Williamson of Phoenix and Marvin Henry Maurras of Ozark, Ark.; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be Saturday at St. John's Episcopal Church, 215 N. Sixth St., Fort Smith, at 10 a.m. under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Edwards Funeral Home or to the Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House, 3324 S. M St., Fort Smith, AR 72902. ICYMAE EDWARDS WHITE CASTLE - Icymae "Mae" Edwards, 66, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001, at the home of her sister in Springfield. She was a native of Springfield. She is survived by one sister, Deloris W. Miller of Springfield; three brothers, Thomas Winder of Springfield, Sam Winder Jr. of Ponchatoula, and Nathan Winder of Albuquerque, N.M. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and brothers and sisters. Visitation will be Sunday at Progressive Baptist Church, White Castle, from 5 p.m. until the funeral at 7. The Rev. Johnny Williams will conduct the service. Dismissal will be Monday at 11 a.m., and burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Bayou Goula. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, is in charge. JOSEPH WERLEIN FAULK CROWLEY - Joseph Werlein Faulk, 80, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Lafayette. He is a native of Kaplan. He is survived by his wife, Opal Perry Faulk of Crowley; three stepdaughters, Rebecca Deaville of Eunice, Sandra Decker of Crowley and Valarie Cantrell of Lafayette; two daughters, Helen Fuller of Ponchatoula and Sandy Wilcher of Bossier City; two sons, Mark Faulk of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Kent Faulk of Pryor, Okla.; one sister, Velma Stansbury of Crowley; 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Belle Doucet Faulk; and his first wife, Merle L. Faulk. Visitation will be Friday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10:30. The Rev. H.L. Kendrick will conduct the service. Burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. JAMES RATTLER JR. James Rattler Jr., 76, died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001, at the Hammond Nursing Home. He was a native of Centerville, Miss. He is survived by three daughters, Betty Jean Reed of Chicago, Betty Ann Matthews of Hammond and Josephine Rattler Winn. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Rosemary Rattler; his wife, Augustine Rattler; and two sons, James C. Rattler and David Rattler; two sisters, Louise Swan and Doris Rattler; and one brother, Issac Sam Rattler. Visitation will be Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, from 5 p.m. until the funeral at 7. The Rev. Leola Seals will conduct the service. Dismissal will be Saturday at 11 a.m., and burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. BEVERLY ANN REVORD AMITE - Beverly Ann Revord, 48, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2001, at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. He was a native of Bay City, Mich., and worked as a caregiver to the elderly. He is survived by two brothers, Donald Revord of Seattle and James Revord of Kawkawlin, Mich.; and three sisters, Theresa Sage Dombroski of Saginaw, Mich., Ruth Ann Grew Kemerer of Brant, Mich., and Judy Fox of Midland, Mich. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Lois Revord. Visitation will be today at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until the funeral at 2 p.m. The Rev. Casey Tingle will conduct the service. FRED SMITH NATALBANY - Fred Smith, 63, died Friday, Sept. 28, 2001, in an automobile accident. He is survived by seven daughters, Mary Smith, Margie Smith, Carolyn Smith Washington, Janie Sims Clover, Shirley Smith Jones and Becky Smith, all of Seattle, and Jackie Smith Morrison of Baton Rouge; five sons, Fred Smith Jr., Charles Smith, Michael Sims, David Smith, all of Seattle and Jerry Smith of Baton Rouge; and 35 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fleet and Laura Jane Smith; one daughter, Lucille Smith; one son, Ray Charles Smith; one sister, Margie Smith; and two brothers, Johnny Smith and Fleet Smith Jr. Visitation will be Friday at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 4 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Alfred Hart will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. at Rock Zion Baptist Church, Natalbany. Burial will be in Flemming Cemetery, Independence. EDDIE B. STEWART NATALBANY - Eddie B. Stewart, 83, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001, at his home. He was a native of Albany, a member of the Farm Bureau, Bethlehem Baptist Church, a former member and deacon emeritus of Natalbany Baptist Church, a retired school bus driver with the Tangipahoa Parish School Board, a cattle rancher, a former state produce inspector, owner and operator of the former Eddie Grocery in Natalbany and member of Livingston Masonic Lodge 124 F&AM. He is survived by his wife, Naomi Starkey Stewart of Natalbany; two sons, Raymond Stewart of Monroe and Timothy Stewart of Albany; one daughter, Sylvia S. Brown of Natalbany; two sisters, Eula Rae Albin of Albany and Lois Durbin of Baton Rouge; one brother, Carl Wagner of Albany; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Stewart; his mother, Sarah Hutchinson Stewart Wagner; his stepfather, Rolly Wagner; one brother, C.E. Wagner; and an infant sister. Visitation will be Friday at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Albany, from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. until the funeral at 1 p.m. The Rev. Joe Dunn, the Rev. Alton Foster and Rodney Taylor will conduct the service. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. CLARENCE E. TARVER FRANKLINTON - Clarence E. Tarver, 92, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2001, at Riverside Medical Center, Franklinton. He was a native of Amite County, Miss., and worked as an aircraft machinist. He is survived by one stepdaughter, Iris Yvonne Ricks of Amite; three stepsons, Jimmy Dykes, Van Haven and Michael Dykes, all of Kentwood; two sisters, Perline Smith of Kentwood and Gladys Simmons of Sallisaw, Okla.; and one brother, George Tarver of Amite. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Estelle Bryant Tarver; second wife, Frances Thompson Tarver; third wife, Leola Crowe Dykes Tarver; his parents, Marcus Zeno and Minerva Cummins Tarver; three sisters, Louella Morgan, Christine Brooks and Ida Mae Rhodus; and three brothers, Leon, Percy and Curtis Tarver. Visitation will be Friday at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 2 p.m. The service will be conducted by the Rev. David Cutrer. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. October 05, 2001 * Rose Mary Kozan Bankston, 67, Hammond * Eddie B. Stewart, 83, Natalbany ROSE MARY KOZAN BANKSTON Rose Mary Kozan Bankston, 67, died today, Oct. 5, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Albany and a member of Hungarian Presbyterian Church in Albany. She was also a beautician and a housewife. She is survived by her husband, Jack Bankston of Hammond; one daughter, Lee Ann Bankston of Hammond; one sister, Lenora Strom of Ypsilanti, Mich.; and two brothers, John Southworth of Albany and Robert Hosh of New Jersey. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rosa Kopcso Hosh. Visitation will be will today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Hungarian Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Albany. EDDIE B. STEWART NATALBANY - Eddie B. Stewart, 83, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001, at his home. He was a native of Albany, a member of the Farm Bureau, Bethlehem Baptist Church, a former member and deacon emeritus of Natalbany Baptist Church, a retired school bus driver with the Tangipahoa Parish School Board, a cattle rancher; a former state produce inspector, the owner and operator of the former Eddie Grocery in Natalbany and a member of Livingston Masonic Lodge 124 F&AM. He is survived by his wife, Naomi Starkey Stewart of Natalbany; two sons, Raymond Stewart of Monroe and Timothy Stewart of Albany; one daughter, Sylvia S. Brown of Natalbany; two sisters, Eula Rae Albin of Albany, and Lois Durbin of Baton Rouge; one brother, Carl Wagner of Albany; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Stewart; his mother, Sarah Hutchinson Stewart Wagner; his stepfather, Rolly Wagner; one brother, C.E. Wagner; and an infant sister. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Albany, from 11 a.m. until the funeral at 1 p.m. The Rev. Joe Dunn, the Rev. Alton Foster and Rodney Taylor will conduct the service. Burial will be in the church cemetery. October 07, 2001 * Mary Lou Mcconnell Flores Easley * Odean M. Lala * Henry Earl Ragas Jr. * Judith D. Wagner MARY LOU McCONNELL FLORES EASLEY GREENSBURG - Mary Lou "Susie" McConnell Flores Easley, 77, died Friday, Oct. 5, 2001, at her son's home in Baton Rouge. She was a native of Oakland, Calif. She graduated from the Kaiser Permanente School of Nursing in Oakland in 1954. Survivors include her husband, Morris E. Easley Jr., Greensburg; a son, Gregory Flores, Baton Rouge; two daughters, Theresa Flores, Hammond and Rebecca Davis, New Iberia; three stepsons, Richard Easley, Denham Springs, Madison Easley, New Orleans, and John Easley, Greensburg; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Peter Juan Flores; a sister, Donna McConnell; and a son, Mitchell Ryan. A funeral Mass and visitation will be held at St. Helena Catholic Church in Amite Saturday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Polycystic Kidney Foundation, 4901 Main St., Sutie 200, Kansas City, MO 64112-2634. The foundation may also be contacted at (800) PKD-CURE and www.pkdcure.org. ODEAN M. LALA AMITE - Odean M. Lala, 71, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001, in Independence. She was a native of Washington Parish and worked as a live-in sitter. Survivors include two sons, Ellis Wayne Krummell, LaPlace, and Jerome Landry, Slidell; a brother, Charles Ray Morris, Amite; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The Rev. Walter Mixon conducted the funeral Saturday, and burial was at Interment Friendship Cemetery. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, was in charge. HENRY EARL RAGAS JR. METAIRIE - Henry Earl Ragas Jr., 68, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001, at Doctor's Hospital in Jefferson. He was a native of New Orleans, a complex systems technician with South Central Bell and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean conflict. Survivors include his wife, Joann Parker Ragas, Ponchatoula; two daughters, Karen R. Reno, Ponchatoula, and Tammy R. Chauff, Loranger; two sons, Robert Michael Hilburn and Henry Earl Ragas III, both of Ponchatoula; a sister, Ella Ann Ragas Hankins, Moss Point, Miss.; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, Visitation will be at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula today from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10. Burial will be at Parklawn Memorial Gardens. JUDITH D. WAGNER OGDENSBURG, N.Y. - Judith D. Wagner, 77, died Thursday, Oct. 4. 2001, at the Claxton Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg, N.Y. She was a native of Ogdensburg and a former teacher at Southeastern Louisiana University. She volunteered at many churches and civic organizations in Ogdensburg, including the Remington Art Museum and the St. Lawrence County Historical Society. Survivors include two daughters, Kathleen Thornton, Walker, and Rebecca Hite, Hammond; a sister, Jean Brown, Pope Mills, N.Y.; and a great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard T. Wagner. Visitation will be at the Fox-McLellan Funeral Home today from 7-9 p.m. The funeral services will be Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Jason T. Jones will conduct a Mass of Christian burial at 10 at St. Mary's Cathedral. Burial will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in her name to St. Mary's Cathedral. October 08, 2001 * Patsy Prine Baham, 60, Ponchatoula * Marie S. Caruso, 69, Baton Rouge * Dorothy Waters Gunn, 97, Athens, Ga. * Lu Hornsby, 80, Pine Grove * Elaine Lemaitre King, 73, Albany * Elva Edna Joiner Lavigne, 77, Ponchatoula * Adrian Eddie McGary, 50, Covington * Georgia M. Mounce, 70, Albany PATSY PRINE BAHAM PONCHATOULA - Patsy Prine Baham, 60, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She is survived by one son Steven R. Haddox of Natalbany; one brother, Patrick Prine of Robert; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl A. Baham; her mother, Irene G. Davis; her father, Clyde Prine; and a grandmother, Rita Gregoire. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Tuesday after 8 a.m. until the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. MARIE S. CARUSO BATON ROUGE - Marie S. Caruso, 69, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Frank L. Caruso of Baton Rouge; one son, Marty Caruso of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Annie Marretta of Baton Rouge and Antionette Prescia of Independence; one brother, Angelo Sinagra of Independence; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nobby and Katie Sinagra; and two brothers, Johnny and Frank Sinagra. Visitation will be today at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, Baton Rouge, from 5 to 9 p.m., and Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11 at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence. Burial will be in Colonial Cemetery, Independence. DOROTHY WATERS GUNN ATHENS, Ga. - Dorothy Waters Gunn, 97, died. She is a native and former resident of Hammond. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond. LU HORNSBY PINE GROVE - Lu Hornsby, 80, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001, at her home. She was a native of Sheridan, Wyo., and a retired store manager. She is survived by one daughter, Fon Dianne Hornsby of Pine Grove; one sister, Fon Taylor of Sheridan, Wyo.; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Elizabeth Helzer; and one brother, Walt Helzer. A private service will be held. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. ELAINE LEMAITRE KING ALBANY - Elaine Lemaitre King, 73, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of New Orleans. She is survived by one daughter, Linda H. Wagner of Albany; one brother, Jules Lemaitre of Lacombe; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cliffton E. King; one son, Charles Holmes; her parents, Marc Charles and Georgiana C. Eckert Lemaitre; and two brothers, Marc and Justin Lemaitre. Visitation will be Tuesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 1 p.m. The Rev. Jeff Ellis will conduct the service. Burial will be in Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. ELVA EDNA JOINER LAVIGNE PONCHATOULA - Elva Edna Joiner Lavigne, 77, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001, at Northshore Regional Hospital, Slidell. She is survived by her husband, Jules Roy Lavigne of Ponchatoula; one daughter, Kay Lavigne Harper of Ponchatoula; one son, Fred Leroy Lavigne of Ponchatoula; one sister, Nelda Joiner Henry of Ponchatoula; one brother, Guy C. "Buddy" Joiner of Ponchatoula; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Carrie Shelton Joiner; and three brothers, Owen Joiner Sr., Luther "Sam" Joiner and Fred "Cricket" Joiner. 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 10. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Charles Bigner and the Rev. Debbie Peplow. Burial will be in Sand Hill Cemetery. ADRIAN EDDIE MCGARY COVINGTON - Adrian Eddie McGary, 50, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001, at Columbia Lakeview Regional Hospital. He was the executive chef at the Holiday Inn and an investor of French Quarter Business. He is survived by his ex-wife, Patricia L. Baham of Covington; two daughters, Nissa McGary and Tiffany Adrian McGary, both of Covington; one son, Malcolm Brumfield of Covington; six sisters, Willa Ann Sopsher, Olivia West and Juanita McGee, all of Covington, Mary Lee Orkes of Madisonville and Darnell McGary of Kenner; 10 brothers, Joseph, John Edward, James, Gus and Dennis West, all of Covington, Curtis and Raymond McGary and Joseph Jones, both of Kenner, and Norman McGary of Gramercy; his mother, Rosemary West of Covington; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Adrian H. McGary. Visitation will be today at Mt. Zion Pilgrim Baptist Church, Covington, from 5 p.m. until the funeral at 7, conducted by the Rev. George T. Burris. Dismissal will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in White Settlement Cemetery, Covington. GEORGIA M. MOUNCE ALBANY - Georgia M. Mounce, 70, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a member of the Blood River Baptist Church in Albany and a former director of Women's Missionary Union for the Southern Baptist LaTangi Association. She is survived by her husband, Carl Mounce of Albany; four daughters, Beverly Knox and Pam Young, both of Baton Rouge, Vickie Daugherty of Denham Springs and Linda Aguillard of Prairieville; two sisters, Edna Hill of Albany and Dot Martin of Hammond; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Otis & Asley Thornton Vincent; three brothers, Clifford, Carney and Tullie Vincent; two sisters, Mable Thompson and Barbara Mounce. Visitation will be today at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Tuesday at Blood River Baptist Church, Albany, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 10:30. The Rev. Roudkovski and the Rev. Charles Reitz will conduct the service. Burial will be in the church cemetery. October 09, 2001 * Juanita Margaret Aiken Aldridge, 76, Robert * Mary Lou McConnell Flores Easley, 67, Greensburg * Dorothy Waters Gunn, 97, Winterville, Ga. * Eugene Ray Henkel, 69, Albany * T.H. Rickenbaker, 76, Charlotte, N.C. * Victorine L. Selle, 80, Hammond JUANITA MARGARET AIKEN ALDRIDGE ROBERT - Juanita Margaret Aiken Aldridge, 76, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001, at her home. She was a native of Tuscaloosa, Ala. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth R. Aldridge of Robert; six daughters, Victoria "Vicki" Terral and Pam Whorton, both of Robert, Sherry Bryant of Chalmette, Linda Allen of Pearl River, Debra Fry of Hammond and JoAnn Richardson of Walker; five sons, Jerry Ratcliff of Midlothian, Texas, Myron Young of Tampa, Fla., Richard Young of Loranger, Rickey Aldridge of RuiDoso, N.M., and Kenneth Aldridge of Mentor, Ohio; 30 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Todd; and one brother, J.T. Scott. A memorial service will be today at First Baptist Church of Covington at 2 p.m. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. MARY LOU McCONNELL FLORES EASLEY GREENSBURG - Mary Lou "Susie" McConnell Flores Easley, 67, died Friday, Oct. 5, 2001, at her son's home in Baton Rouge. She was a native of Oakland, Calif. She graduated from the Kaiser Permanente School of Nursing in Oakland in 1954. Survivors include her husband, Morris E. Easley Jr. of Greensburg; a son, Gregory Flores of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Theresa Flores of Hammond and Rebecca Davis of New Iberia; three stepsons, Richard Easley of Denham Springs, Madison Easley of New Orleans, and John Easley of Greensburg; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Peter Juan Flores; a sister, Donna McConnell; and a son, Mitchell Ryan. A funeral Mass and visitation will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Helena Catholic Church in Amite. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Polycystic Kidney Foundation, 4901 Main St., Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64112-2634. The foundation may also be contacted at (800) PKD-CURE DOROTHY WATERS GUNN WINTERVILLE, Ga. - Dorothy Waters Gunn, 97, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001, in Winterville, Ga. She is a native and former resident of Hammond and a retired educator. She is survived by one brother, T.H. "Muddy" Waters of Athens, Ga. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl D. Gunn. Visitation will be Friday at Immanuel Baptist Church, Hammond, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 10:30. The Rev. Lonnie Wascom will conduct the service, and burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Pineville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Immanuel Baptist Church Building Fund, 1503 Pecan St., Hammond 70401. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. EUGENE RAY HENKEL ALBANY - Eugene Ray Henkel, 69, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001, in Hammond. He was a native of Hammond, retired from the Louisiana Air National Guard as a master sergeant, a veteran of the U.S. Navy and Air Force, a millwright and a member of the United Steel Workers. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Henkel of Hammond; two daughters, Sandra Henkel Baham of Hammond and Cheryl Henkel Anzalone of Independence; two brothers, the Rev. C. Edward Henkel of Amite and Dr. John H. Henkel of Athens, Ga.; one sister, Margaret Ann Stafford Edwards of Baton Rouge; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Hatton Henkel and Elsa Streck Henkel; two brothers, William H. Henkel Jr. and Cedrick Jackson; and one sister, Gertrude Jackson. Visitation will be Wednesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. T.H. RICKENBAKER CHARLOTTE, N.C. - T.H. "Rick" Rickenbaker, 76, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001, in Hendersonville, N.C. He was a native of Charlotte, a lifelong member of First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and a graduate of North Carolina State University. He served the U.S. Army Corps during World War II as a second lieutenant. He was also a industrial chemical salesman and worked with Airborne Express. He is survived by his wife, "Loodie" Rickenbaker; two daughters, Cynthia Benton of Hickory, N.C., and Barbara Rickenbaker of Hendersonville, N.C.; two sons, Michael Rickenbaker of Hammond and Daniel Rickenbaker of Charlotte, N.C.; and four grandchildren. A committal service will be Wednesday at Sharon Memorial Park at 1 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Charlotte, N.C. The Rev. Reid Kriger and the Rev. Michael Cummings will conduct the services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Charlotte, P.O. Box 31046, Charlotte, N.C. 28231. Hankins & Whittington Funeral Home, Dilworth Chapel, 1111 East Blvd., Charlotte, N.C., is in charge. VICTORINE L. SELLE Victorine L. Selle, 80, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of New Orleans. She is survived by one daughter, Betty Selle Ponsaa of Amite; two sisters, Lena Golemi of Covington and Jennie Tarleton of New Orleans; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter E. Selle. Visitation will be Wednesday at Cornerstone Church, Amite, from 10 a.m. until the funeral at 11. Sam Leto will conduct the service, and burial will be in St. Vincent DePaul Cemetery, New Orleans, at 2 p.m. Harry Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. October 10, 2001 * Emma Collins, 68, St. Helena * Sara McKneely Crane, 75, Baton Rouge * Betty Shockley Ryan, 75, Ponchatoula * Angelina Zinna Sampere, 91, Independence * Leon Vernon Sr., 79, Arcola * Zeb White, Lynchburg, Va. EMMA COLLINS ST. HELENA - Emma Collins, 68, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001, at St. Helena Hospital. She was a resident at the St. Helena Nursing Home and a native of Amite. She is survived by her husband, Eddie Collins Sr.; five daughters, Mary Ann Wheat, Gloria Parker, Dorothy McKnight, Rose Zanders, all of Amite, Gladys Hayes of Hammond; one son, Eddie Collins Sr. of Detroit; one sister, Margaret Turner of Amite; one brother, Andrew Hills of Detroit; 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Annie Hills; her father, Augustine Hills; two sisters, Minnie Crosby and Augustine Doughty. Visitation will be Friday at Angelic Funeral Home, Roseland, from 4 to 9 p.m. The funeral will be Saturday at New Jerusalem Church of God and Christ at 11 a.m. Bert Doughty will conduct the service. Burial will be in Bear Creek Cemetery, Montpelier. SARA MCKNEELY CRANE BATON ROUGE - Sara McKneely Crane, 75, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2001, at her home. She was a native of Tangipahoa Parish. She was a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University and Tulane University. She was a Sunday School teacher and director at First Baptist Church and Goodwood Baptist Church. She was also a member of Crosspoint Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, James M. "Jim" Crane of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Mary Anne Crane Blackburn of Winchester, Ky.; one son, James Hewitt Crane of Lafayette; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wall Hewitt McKneely and Winnie Strickland McKneely; two brothers, Harry McKneely Sr. and William Thomas "Billy" McKneely. Visitation will be Wednesday at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, Baton Rouge, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 10. The Rev. Don Pucik and the Rev. Jerry Ratcliff will conduct the service. A graveside service will be at 12:30 p.m. at Tangipahoa Cemetery in Tangipahoa. BETTY SHOCKLEY RYAN PONCHATOULA - Betty Shockley Ryan, 75, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She is survived by a daughter, Nancy Ryan Arnold of Baton Rouge; a son, Patrick Ryan of Ponchatoula; a brother, Jack Shockley of Covington; two grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norvid Ryan; and her parents, Walter and Esther Walz Shockley. Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 9 at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, and Thursday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Wayne Yeates conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Wetmore Cemetery, Ponchatoula. ANGELINA ZINNA SAMPERE INDEPENDENCE - Angelina Zinna Sampere, 91, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001, at her home. She was a native of Riverside and a member of Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Independence and St. Joseph and St. Mary Society. She is survived by two daughters, Congetta Sampere Giamalva of Independence and Catherine Sampere Pecararo of Hammond; two sons, Buster and Frank Sampere, both of Independence; one brother, Sam T. Zinna of Baton Rouge; seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and six great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Sampere; her father, Franco Zinna; her mother, Caterina Abene Zinna; brothers, Tony, Joe, Cosimo and John Zinna; and two sisters, Josephine Zinna Gullatta and Lena Zinna Cacioppo. Burial will be in Colonial Cemetery. All other arrangements with Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, are incomplete. LEON VERNON SR. ARCOLA - Leon Vernon Sr., 79, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001, at his home in Vernon Town. He was a native of Roseland and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was also a member of the Tangipahoa Parish Voters League, a Mason and mayor of Vernon Town. He is survived by his wife, Idella Ross Wilson Vernon of Roseland; two daughters, Lena Vernon Wilson of New Orleans and Carlene Ramsey of Hattiesburg, Miss.; six sons, Lee E. Vernon of New Orleans, James E. Vernon of Los Angeles, Jessie L., Marvin A. and Leon Vernon, all of Roseland, and Jerry Washington of Dickerson, Texas; two sisters, Delores Edison of Detroit and Leola Lee of Amite; two brothers, John Vernon of Baton Rouge and Hugh Vernon of Detroit; 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Hattie Vernon; sisters, Augustine Scott, Francis Wilson, Laura Humbles and Clora Pope. Visitation will be Thursday at Mount Canaan Baptist Church from 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m. until the funeral at 1 p.m. The Rev. John Smith will conduct the service, and burial will be in Mount Canaan Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. ZEB WHITE A memorial service will be held for Zeb White, a former Hammond resident, who died July 16, 2001, in Lynchburg, Va. The service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Hammond, where he was a member. White and his wife, Midge, had lived in Hammond a long time before moving to Virginia to be near their son, Jonathan and his family. October 11, 2001 * Angelina Zinna Sampere, 91, Independence * Lee Sampere, 85, Baton Rouge ANGELINA ZINNA SAMPERE INDEPENDENCE - Angelina Zinna Sampere, 91, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001, at her home. She was a native of Riverside and member of Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Independence and St. Joseph and St. Mary Society. She is survived by two daughters, Congetta Sampere Giamalva of Independence, Catherine Sampere Pecararo of Hammond; two sons, Buster and Frank Sampere, both of Independence; a brother, Sam T. Zinna of Baton Rouge; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Her husband, Roy Sampere, and her parents, Franco Zinna and Caterina Abene Zinna, preceded her in death as did her brothers, Tony, Joe, Cosimo and John Zinna; and two sisters, Josephine Zinna Gullatta and Lena Zinna Cacioppo. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 5 to 9 p.m. with a vigil prayer service at 7 p.m., and Friday from 8 until 8:30 a.m. The funeral will be at 9 a.m. at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence. Burial will be in Colonial Cemetery. LEE SAMPERE BATON ROUGE - Retired barber Lee Sampere, 85, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2001, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was a native of Independence. He is survived by three brothers, Buster Sampere of Violet, Joe Sampere of Baton Rouge and Mike Sampere of Port Neches, Texas. Two sisters, Camilla Sampere and Tina Sampere Golden, and four brothers, Peter Sampere, John Sampere, Carlo Sampere and Anthony "Skeet" Sampere, preceded him in death as did his parents, Margaret and Rosario Sampere. A graveside service will be held Friday at Colonial Cemetery, Independence, at 11 a.m. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. October 12, 2001 * Eddie Collins Sr., 89, Hammond * Frank W. Core, 66, Pumpkin Center * Nettie Jackson, 91, Ponchatoula * James Clayton King, 78, St. Petersburg, Fla. EDDIE COLLINS SR. Eddie Collins Sr., 89, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center. He worked as a laborer. He is survived by one daughter, Gloria Parker of Amite; stepdaughters, Mary Ann Wheat, Dorothy McKnight and Rose Zanders, all of Amite, and Gladys Hayes of Hammond; one son, Eddie Collins Jr.; 16 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Collins. Visitation will be today from 4 to 9 p.m. at Angelic Funeral Home, Roseland. The funeral will be Saturday at New Jerusalem COGIC at 11 a.m. Bert Doughty will conduct the service. Burial will be in Bear Creek Cemetery, Montpelier. FRANK W. CORE PUMPKIN CENTER - Frank W. "Sonny" Core, 66, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Threeton Core of Pumpkin Center; four daughters, Gwen Robertson and Dana Core, both of Pumpkin Center, and Tammy Arnone and Stephanie Baham, both of Independence; five sons, Frank G. Core of Hackberry, Ernest William Core of Baptist, John D. Kling III of Springfield, Darren Kling of Ponchatoula and Jyles W. Core of Pumpkin Center; two sisters, Emma Lou Barnes and Linda Schum, both of Ponchatoula; 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph W. and Vertilee Blackwell Core. Visitation will be Saturday at Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. until the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Parklawn Cemetery, Ponchatoula. NETTIE JACKSON PONCHATOULA - Nettie Jackson, 91, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2001, at the Hammond Nursing Home. She is survived by two sons, Erskine Seals and Alan Jackson, both of Ponchatoula; two sisters, Enola Johnson of Lutcher and Margie Jackson of Ponchatoula; one brother, Aldrich Seals of Hammond; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, four brothers and one son. The Rev. Gerald Shelvin will conduct the funeral today at 7 p.m. at Saint Joseph Baptist Church, Ponchatoula. Dismissal will be Saturday at 11 a.m., and burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. JAMES CLAYTON KING ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - James Clayton King, 78, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001, at Hartland Nursing Home, St. Petersburg, Fla. He was a native of New Orleans and U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Onnie Lee King of Kissimee, Fla.; his daughter, Lavanna Bordelon of Slidell; two brothers, David and Bobby King, both of Ponchatoula; three sisters, Eva Walker and Bernice Cockerham, both of Ponchatoula, and Doris Freeman of Resaca, Ga.; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sadie Carroll King; his parents, William and Dollie King; three brothers, Clyde, Clifton and Alvin King; and one sister, Mildred K. Lee. A graveside memorial service will be Tuesday at Jerusalem Baptist Church at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. October 14, 2001 * Edna Hardy Brent, 90, Kentwood * Frank Brown, 81, Hammond * Arthur C. Campbell, 85, Greensburg * Deborah McGhee, 42, Houston * Louis Joseph Scallan, 66, Coteau Holmes * Chaney Sibley, 92, Independence. * Doris Jeanette Fendalson Wells, 84, Robert Edna Hardy Brent KENTWOOD - Edna Hardy Brent, a native of Neshoba County, Miss., and resident of Kentwood, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001, at Kentwood Manor Nursing Home. She was 90. She had been a licensed practical nurse for U.S. Public Health Service Hospital. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Criswell of Kentwood; three sons, Frank Brent of West Salem, Ohio, Joe Brent of Baton Rouge and James Brent of Wichita, Kan.; a half-sister Esta Kagle of Pearlington, Miss.; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her husband, Frank M. Brent, and a half-sister, Ruth Kardis, preceded her in death. The Rev. Dennis Mitchell and the Rev. Phillip Yoho conducted the funeral Saturday with burial in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home was in charge. Frank Brown Frank Brown, a retired veteran who was born in Mississippi and resided in Hammond, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 81. A son, Frank Beard, preceded him in death. The Rev. Alfred Hart will conduct the funeral at Rock Zion Baptist Church in Natalbany today at 1 p.m. with burial in St. James Church Cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, in Hammond, is in charge. Arthur C. Campbell GREENSBURG - Arthur C. Campbell, 85, died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native and resident of Greensburg. Survivors include three sons, Walter and Vernell Campbell of Greensburg and Alvin Campbell of New Orleans, and four daughters, Yvonne Winters of Kentwood, Alice Baker of Amite, Eva Vessell of Baton Rouge and Louise Berteaux of New Orleans. Four sisters, Nancy McKnight, Mary Robertson, Jewell Thomas and Hazell Garner, and four brothers, Alvia, Williams, George and Emualle Campbell, preceded him in death. The Rev. James Pitts conducted the funeral Friday at Sheridan Chapel with burial in the church cemetery in Greensburg. Richardson Funeral Home was in charge. Deborah McGhee KENTWOOD - Deborah McGhee, 42, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001, at Houston Northwest Hospital in Texas. She was a native of Kentwood and resided in Houston. Survivors include her husband, Lonnie C. McGhee; four daughters, Vanessa, Philnese Shantel, Pamela and Angela McGhee; her mother, Sarah Hoofkin; a sister, Kimberly L. Miller; a brother, Edward Tyrone Hoofkin, and nine grandchildren. All are Kentwood residents. Her father, Edward Hoofkin, preceded her in death as did her grandparents, Calvin and Lettie William Perry, and her godparents, Matthew and Johnnie Mae Ramsey. The Rev. Ray Jackson conducted the funeral Saturday at Oak Grove AME Church in Kentwood with burial in Hookfin Cemetery on Hookfin Road in Kentwood. Richardson Funeral Home was in charge. Louis Joseph Scallan COTEAU HOLMES - Louis Joseph Scallan, 66, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001, in his home. A native of Mansura and resident of Coteau Holmes, he had worked for Hammet Co. and for Scallon Brothers Construction for about 25 years. He was most recently employed with the Lemoine Co. for a short time. Survivors include his wife, Melba Borque Scallan of Coteau Holmes; four sons, Wayne Scallan of Hammond, and Louis and Brady Scallan and Jason Borque, all of of Coteau Holmes; and one stepson, Michael Barre of Hammond. The Rev. Tony Ronsonet conducted the funeral Friday at Evangeline Funeral Home in St. Martinsville. Chaney Sibley INDEPENDENCE - Chaney Sibley, 92, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Homeville, Miss., and resident of Independence. Survivors include a brother, James Sibley of Chicago, eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Her daughter, Verdis Walker, preceded her in death. Visitation will be 4 to 9 p.m. today at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. The Rev. Lafete Tucker will conduct the funeral at the church Monday at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Holly Gardens Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home is in charge. Doris Jeanette Fendalson Wells ROBERT - Doris Jeanette Fendalson Wells, 84, of Robert, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. Arrangements are being made with Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula. October 15, 2001 * Clarence Thomas Bennett, 82, Ponchatoula * Dedric H. Gill Jr., 62, Tangipahoa * James Clayton King, 78, St. Petersburg, Fla. * Joseph Franklin Maples, 69, Albany * Joseph S. Monistere Sr., 89, Hammond * Anthony Ago Stassi, 89, Hammond * Doris Jeanette Fendalson Wells, 84, Robert * Vernon Westmoreland, 72, Tickfaw CLARENCE THOMAS BENNETT PONCHATOULA - Clarence Thomas Bennett, 82, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, at Belle Maison Nursing Home, Hammond. He is survived by his wife, Helen Rodriguez Bennett of Ponchatoula; three daughters, Linda Graves and Mildred Luckette, both of Ponchatoula, and Jeannie Voudouris of Perth, Australia; three sons, Richard, Arthur Ray and George Bennett, all of Ponchatoula; one sister, Edna Luper of Glynn; one brother, William Bennett of Ponchatoula; nine grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cornelius Quida Bennett; two sisters, Lucille Stafford and Eunice Dufresne; and one brother, Rufus Bennett. 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 the Rev. Leon Dunn and the Rev. Ed Griffin conduct the funeral at noon. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. DEDRIC H. GILL JR. TANGIPAHOA - Dedric H. Gill Jr., 62, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of New Orleans, and a retired dairy farmer and Kentwood businessman. He is survived by his wife, Diane Smith Gill of Kentwood; three sons, Dedric H. Gill III and David Edgar Gill, both of Omaha, Neb., and Don Michael Gill of Tangipahoa; one sister, Nell Rose Gill Morris of Tangipahoa; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dedric H. Gill Sr. and Nellie Lee Edgar Gill. Visitation will be Tuesday at McKneely Funeral home, Kentwood, from 5 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday at First Methodist Church, Amite, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11. The Rev. Chris Watkins, the Rev. Bill Willis and Harold Bankston will conduct the service. Burial will be in Tangipahoa Cemetery in Tangipahoa. JAMES CLAYTON KING ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - James Clayton King, 78, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001, at Hartland Nursing Home, St. Petersburg, Fla. He was a native of New Orleans and U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Onnie Lee King of Kissimee, Fla.; his daughter, Lavanna Bordelon of Slidell; two brothers, David and Bobby King, both of Ponchatoula; three sisters, Eva Walker and Bernice Cockerham of Ponchatoula; Doris Freeman of Resaca, Ga.; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sadie Carroll King; his parents, William and Dollie King; three brothers, Clyde, Clifton and Alvin King; and one sister, Mildred K. Lee. Burial arrangements are incomplete at this time. JOSEPH FRANKLIN MAPLES ALBANY - Joseph Franklin Maples, 69, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a retired shoreman and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Maryann Spring Maples; three daughters, Janet Luminais of Metairie, Tori Woolverton of New Orleans and Lori Ann Maples of Harahan; three stepdaughters, Melissa Bennett and Michelle Spring, both of Albany, and Edna Spring of Amite; four stepsons, Doug Spring of Chalmette, Wayne, Roddy and John Spring, all of Albany; one sister, Marie Maples Floyd of Palestine, Texas; one brother, Richard Maples of San Antonio; and 19 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Ruby Hufstedler Maples; one brother, William Maples; and one sister, Utahna Jean Maples. Visitation will be Tuesday at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, from 10 a.m. until the the Rev. Dan Munson conducts the funeral at noon. Burial will be in Spring Cemetery, Amite. JOSEPH S. MONISTERE SR. Joseph S. Monistere Sr., 89, died Oct. 14, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He is survived by his wife, Angelina Todora Monistere of Hammond; one son, Joseph S. Monistere Jr. of Hammond; two sisters, Phillis M. Dixon of Hammond and Lena M. Campo of Kenner. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Ida Vitale Monistere; three brothers, Chris A. Monistere, Lawrence Monistere and Nick Monistere; four sisters, Katie Sciara, Fannie Peco, Mary Ann Monistere and Pauline Crapanzano. The funeral was today at noon at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Hammond, and burial was in Rose Memorial Cemetery. ANTHONY AGO STASSI Anthony Ago "Tony" Stassi, 89, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of Hammond and a veteran of World War II. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Celia Graziano Stassi; his parents, Charles and Mary Demarco Stassi; and three brothers, Joe, John and Vincent Stassi. The funeral was today at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Hammond, and burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. DORIS JEANETTE FENDALSON WELLS ROBERT - Doris Jeanette Fendalson Wells, 84, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She is survived by three daughters, Mary Clark of Newport, R.I., Frances Bardwell of Robert and the Rev. Donna Spence of Pascagoula, Miss.; one son, Glynn Fendalson of Springfield; two brothers, Monroe Milton Jr. of Robert and Austin Milton of Robert; two sisters, Thelma Taylor and Elma Bosarge, both of Robert; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Monroe Milton Sr. and Mary Allen Milton; her first husband, Marcele Lee Fendalson; her second husband, Cleveland Wells; two brothers Gerald and George Milton; and one grandchild. Visitation will be Tuesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. James Ray Robertson and Rodney Taylor conduct the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Sand Hill Cemetery, Ponchatoula. VERNON WESTMORELAND TICKFAW - Vernon "West" Westmoreland, 72, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, at North Oaks Rehabilitation Center, Hammond. He was a member and deacon of Immanuel Baptist Church, Hammond; and a retired manager of the Goodyear Store in Hammond. He is survived by his wife, Vernis Baham Westmoreland of Tickfaw; one son, Larry Westmoreland of Tickfaw; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by five sisters, Maggie Smith, Estelle Anderson, Velma Foster, Mamie Travis and Zellie Foster; four brothers, Sam Ed, Charlie, Henry and Julius Westmoreland. The funeral was today at 11 a.m. at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, and burial was in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. October 16, 2001 * Louis Joseph Scallon Sr., 66, Coteau Holmes * Helen L. Smith, 76, Amite * Vernon Westmoreland, 72, Tickfaw LOUIS JOSEPH SCALLON SR. COTEAU HOLMES - Louis Joseph Scallon Sr., 66, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001, at his home. He was a native of Mansura, recently employed with the Lemoine Co., previously worked for Hammet Co. and worked for Scallon Bros. Construction. He is survived by his wife, Melba Bourque Scallon of Coteau Holmes; four sons, Louis Scallon Jr., Brady Scallon and Jason Bourque, all of Coteau Holmes, and Wayne Scallon of Hammond; one stepson, Michael Barrie of Florida; three daughters, Susan Scallon and Veronica "Vickie" Strickland, both of Hammond, and Wanda Thompson of Folsom; two brothers, Sheldon Scallon of Chalmette and Emerick Scallon of Seattle; three sisters, Theresa Norman of Harahan, Della Ducote and Lena Scallon, both of Hesmer; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Josephine Beauclair Scallon; two brothers, Aaron "Coon" Scallon and Claude "T.T." Scallon; and one grandchild. Visitation will be Friday from 3 p.m. until the funeral at Evangeline Funeral Home, St. Martinville. Tony Ronsonet will conduct the service. HELEN L. SMITH AMITE - Helen L. Smith, 76, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Zabo Smith Jr. of Amite; two daughters, Sarah Boykins of Amite and Faye Ruth McNealty of Los Angeles; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe and Lillie Leonard; one daughter, Diane S. Chambers; one sister, Hannah Bryson; one brother, Bretraim Manuel; and one grandchild. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite. The Rev. Francis Williams will conduct the funeral at 7 p.m. at Butler AME Zion Church, Amite. Dismissal will be Thursday at 10 a.m., and burial will be in Butler's Cemetery, Amite. VERNON WESTMORELAND TICKFAW - Vernon "West" Westmoreland, 72, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, at North Oaks Rehabilitation Center, Hammond. He was a member and deacon of Immanuel Baptist Church, Hammond, and a retired manager of the Goodyear Store in Hammond. He is survived by his wife, Vernis Baham Westmoreland of Tickfaw; one son, Larry Westmoreland of Tickfaw; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by five sisters, Maggie Smith, Estelle Anderson, Velma Foster, Mamie Travis and Zellie Foster; four brothers, Sam Ed, Charlie, Henry and Julius Westmoreland. The funeral was today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, at 11 a.m. Burial was in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. October 17, 2001 * Bobbie Jean Husser Bankston, 62, Husser * Keri D. Barnes, 3, Covington * Lawrence Harold Byers, 75, Bedico * Val L. Lavigne, 64, Ruby * Danny R. Middleton, 3, Covington * William Milton Morgan Jr., 75, Folsom * Victoria Pea, 87, Ponchatoula * Feliscia Wilson, 34, Hammond BOBBIE JEAN HUSSER BANKSTON HUSSER - Bobbie Jean Husser Bankston, 62, died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Husser and a housewife. She is survived by her husband, Huey R. Bankston of Husser; two daughters, Carlyn L. and Regina K. Bankston, both of Husser; one son, Darryl E. Bankston of Husser; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Recy and Lucille Bahm Husser; and one sister, Judith Diane Husser. Visitation will be today at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 to 9 p.m., and Thursday from 8 until 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Paul McDuffie will conduct the service at 10 at St. Dominic Catholic Church, Husser. Burial will be in St. Dominic Cemetery. KERI D. BARNES COVINGTON - Keri D. Barnes, 3, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, in an automobile accident. She is survived by her mother, Kevon Williams of Covington; her stepmother, Dorothy Toney of Covington; her father, Kerry D. Barnes of Covington; three sisters, Kerineshia Brewer of New Orleans, Rochelle Williams and Kerion Barnes, both of Covington; grandmothers, Eola Lott and Leontine Milteon Williams, both of Abita Springs, and Sherry Harper of Hammond; and grandfathers, Ernest Cyprian of Covington and Charles Williams of Lacombe. Visitation will be Thursday at Rosehill Baptist Church, Covington, from 6 p.m. until the the Rev. Junis Clark conducts the funeral at 7. Dismissal will be Friday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. LAWRENCE HAROLD BYERS BEDICO - Lawrence Harold Byers, 75, died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was the owner of Byers Family Mortgage, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member and president of Bedico Community Center and St. Joseph Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Marian Ciruti Byers of Bedico; four sons, Lawrence "Larry" Byers II of Ponchatoula, Terry Byers of Bedico, Randy Byers of Madisonville and Rodney Byers of Fayetteville, Ark.; one daughter, Monee Byers of Ponchatoula; two sisters, Edith Kugler and Violet Stevens, both of Ponchatoula; one brother, Carey Byers of Bedico; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Artus and Georgia Perrilloux Byers; one sister, Aline Leonard; three brothers, Leon, Mack and Richard Byers. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Thursday from 8 until 9:45. The Rev. Justin Kauchak will conduct a Mass of Christian burial at 10 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Bedico Community Cemetery. VAL L. LAVIGNE RUBY - Val L. Lavigne, 64, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001, at his home. He was a a native of Albany, of the Baptist faith and a tool crib attendant with Dresser Industries. He is survived by two sons, Rick Lavigne of Zachary, and Kurtis Lavigne of Centerpoint; two daughters, Regina Bowden of Pineville, and Kristy Rachal of Ruby; one brother, Morris Lavigne Jr. of Albany; four sisters, Gwen Comish of Holden, Georgia Ann Mitchell of Baton Rouge, Edith Bonds of Phoenix and Marie L. Sisco of Huntsville, Ala.; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lavigne; and his parents, Morris Lavigne Sr. and Minnie Lavigne Arrington. The funeral was Tuesday, and burial was in Greenwood Memorial Park. Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Pineville, was in charge. DANNY R. MIDDLETON COVINGTON - Danny R. Middleton, 3, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, in an automobile accident. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Toney of Covington; his father, Danny Middleton Sr. of Hammond; his stepfather, Kerry Barnes of Covington; three sisters, Danae Middleton of Baton Rouge, Kerineshaia Brewer of New Orleans, and Kerion Barnes of Covington; grandmothers, Sherry Harper and Inez Toney, both of Covington, Oma Bell of Hammond and Eola Lott of Abita Springs; and grandfathers, George Kelley of Covington, and Roy Lee Jackson and Paul Bell, both of Hammond. Visitation will be Thursday at Rosehill Baptist Church, Covington, from 6 p.m. until the Rev. Junis Clark conducts the funeral at 7. Dismissal will be Friday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. WILLIAM MILTON MORGAN JR. FOLSOM - William Milton "Pig" Morgan Jr., 75, died Monday, Oct. 15, 2001. He was a native and lifelong resident of Folsom. He is survived by his wife, Elma Lee Husser Morgan; one daughter, Linda Morgan Vining; one son, Thomas W. Morgan; one brother, John Preston Morgan; two sisters, Cora Lee McDaniel and Emma Jean White; four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William M. and Effie Bennett Morgan; and eight brothers and sisters. Visitation will be today at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Bennett Cemetery. VICTORIA PEA PONCHATOULA - Victoria Pea, 87, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She is survived by six sons, Mike Leon Pea and Wade Pea, both of Benton Harbor, Mich., Lawrence Pea Jr. of Kenner, Joseph, Alfred and Will Pea, all of Ponchatoula; 48 grandchildren and 86 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Pea Sr.; and one daughter, Mary Lee Pea. Visitation will today from 4 to 8 p.m. at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond. The funeral will be Thursday at New Home Baptist Church, Tickfaw, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Davis Cemetery, Natalbany. FELISCIA WILSON Feliscia Wilson, 34, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, in an automobile accident. She was a native of Independence. She is survived by her husband, Samuel Wilson of Hammond; two daughters, Tawanna and Calishea Johnson, both of Hammond; four sons, Eddie, Keith, Patrick and Neal Johnson, all of Hammond; two sisters, Chanell Johnson and Jessica Johnson, both of Independence; three brothers, Desiray, Michael and Christopher Johnson, all of Independence; her mother, Jessie Johnson of Independence; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father. Visitation will be Thursday at Rosehill Baptist Church, Covington, from 6 p.m. until the Rev. Junis Clark conducts the funeral at 7. Dismissal will be Friday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. October 19, 2001 * Margaret Jean Blanchard Harrell, 68, Denham Springs * Frances Carter Sanders, 86, Lake Charles MARGARET JEAN BLANCHARD HARRELL DENHAM SPRINGS - Margaret Jean Blanchard Harrell, 68, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001, at Summit Hospital, Baton Rouge. She was a native of Bogalusa and a nurse's aide. She is survived by two daughters, Teresa Harrell of Seminole, Fla., and Patresa Creedon of Davenport, Fla.; two sons, Ernest P. Harrell of Kentwood and Charles L "Chuck" Harrell Jr. of Bogue Chitto, Miss.; one sister, Georgie Marie Durand of New Orleans; two brothers, Ernest L. Blanchard of Denham Springs and Eddie Joe Blanchard of Tangipahoa; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Phillip J. and Minnie Lea Blanchard; one brother, Phillip J. Blanchard Jr.; one sister, Norma Jane Blanchard Leonard; and one grandchild. The Rev. William Hyde conducted the funeral today at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, and burial was in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. FRANCES CARTER SANDERS LAKES CHARLES - Frances Carter Sanders, 86, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001, at Lake Charles Care Center. She was a native of Kentwood and a former teacher. She attended Southeastern Louisiana University and taught school in the Kentwood and Chesbrough areas. She was a member of the Kentwood United Methodist Church, the Wesleyan Service Guild and the Kentwood Music Club. She was a past worthy matron of the Ira Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Lake Charles. She is survived by one daughter, Beverly Sanders Schalon of Lake Charles. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Sanders; and one son, Stuart Sanders. The Rev. Fred Moore conducted the funeral today at Kentwood United Methodist Church. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. Memorial donations may be made to the Kentwood United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 242, Kentwood 70444-0242, or to the National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., Bob Hope Parkinson Research Center, 1501 N.W. 9th Ave., Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136-1494. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, was in charge. October 21, 2001 * Christina Vachette Buehler, 46, Hammond * Margaret Lynne Cason, 53, Hammond * Albert Wilson DePhillips, 82, Baton Rouge * Theresa Juhasz Jason, 92, Ponchatoula * Mary Ann Hosh Resetar, 92, Albany * Kenneth L. Varden, 59, Baton Rouge * Lee Patrick Wattigney, 92, Ponchatoula CHRISTINA VACHETTA BUEHLER Christina Vachetta Buehler, 46, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2001, at her home. She was a professor at Southeastern Louisiana University and a long-time employee of AmSouth Bank. Survivors include her two sons, Brandon Scott Buehler, Laurel, Miss., and Austin Michael Buehler, Hammond; her two sisters, Angela Vachetta and Donna Birchoff, both of Gretna; and her two brothers, Todd and Troy Vachetta, both of Gretna. Her parents, Salvador and Joyce Burke Vachetta, preceded her in death. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond. MARGARET LYNNE CASON Margaret Lynne Cason, 53, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2001, at Hammond Developmental Center. She was a native of DeQuincy. Her parents, Lynn L. and Betty Chapman Cason, preceded her in death. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Perkins Cemetery in DeQuincy. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. ALBERT WILSON DEPHILLIPS BATON ROUGE - Albert Wilson DePhillips, 82, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2001, at his home. He was a native of Loranger. Survivors include his daughters, Sharon D. Smith and A. Gay Conrad, both of Baton Rouge; his son, Terry W. DePhillips, San Antonio; and his brother, Charles DePhillips, Loranger. His wife, Frances M. DePhillips, and siblings C. John DePhillips and Mary Lou Owens, preceded him in death. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 2 p.m. The Rev. Michael Williamson will conduct the service. Burial will be in Lanier Cemetery. THERESA JUHASZ JASON PONCHATOULA - Theresa Juhasz Jason, 92, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2001, at Belle Maison Nursing Home. She was a native of Albany. Survivors include her daughters, Theresa J. Hinson, Ponchatoula, and Betty J. Adams, Tickfaw; her son, Joseph M. Jason, Ponchatoula; 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and five great- great grandchildren. Her husband, John E. Jason; her son, John M. Jason; a grandson; and siblings, Mary Ponsock, Elizabeth Kropog, Julia Kives, Mike Juhasz and Joseph Juhasz; preceded her in death. Visitation will be Monday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 9 to 11:45 a.m. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at noon at St. Joseph Catholic Church conducted by the Rev. Justin Kauchak. Burial will be in St. Margaret Catholic Church Cemetery. MARY ANN HOSH RESETAR ALBANY - Mary Ann Hosh Resetar, 92, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2001, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Hammond. She was a native and resident of Albany. She was a member of the Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion in Springfield, the Hungarian Heritage Society and the Young At Heart. Survivors include her son, Charles L. Resetar, Allen Park, Mich.; four grandchildren, nine great- grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Her husband, Steven J. Resetar, Jr., preceded her in death. Visitation will be today from 6 to 9 p.m. at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, with a vigil service at 7. Visitation will continue Monday from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. The Rev. Leo Guillot will conduct the funeral at 10 at St. Margaret Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Margaret Cemetery in Albany. KENNETH L. VARDEN BATON ROUGE - Kenneth L. Varden, 59, died Thursday, Oct. 18. 2001, at his home. He was a native of Kentwood and a retired graphic artist with Louisiana State University. He was formerly with the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association. Survivors include his mother, Vernie Lillie Varden, Baton Rouge. His father, Preston Varden, preceded him in death. Visitation was Saturday at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, Baton Rouge. Burial was in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. LEE PATRICK WATTIGNEY PONCHATOULA - Lee Patrick Wattigney, 92, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2001. He was a native of Algiers. Survivors include his son, Dale Lloyd Wattigney, Ponchatoula; his sister, Aline Licata; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be today at Mothe Funeral Home, Algiers, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. until the funeral Mass at 11. Burial will be in McDonogh Cemetery. October 22, 2001 * Christina Vachetta Buehler, 47, Hammond * Beulah Breeland McKinney, 78, Springfield CHRISTINA VACHETTA BUEHLER Christina Vachetta Buehler, 47, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2001, at her home. A native of New Orleans, she was on the faculty at Southeastern Louisiana University and had been a longtime employee of AmSouth Bank. She was active in community and civic events, having served as president of the Hammond Chamber of Commerce and an organizer of the Hammond Balloon Festival. She is survived by her fiance, Ricky Howes of Ponchatoula; two sons, Brandon Scott Buehler of Laurel, Miss., and Austin Michael Buehler of Hammond; two sisters, Angela Vachetta and Donna Bischoff, both of Gretna; two brothers, Todd and Troy Vachetta, both of Gretna. She was preceded in death by her parents, Salvador and Joyce Burke Vachetta. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 until 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Sean Sheehy will conduct a Mass at 11 at St. Albert Catholic Student Center Chapel. Burial will be in Rose Memorial Cemetery. BEULAH BREELAND MCKINNEY SPRINGFIELD - Beulah Breeland McKinney, 78, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a former employee of the Hammond Developmental Center. She is survived by three daughters, Helen Kemp and Patsy Stewart, both of Springfield, and Sharon Vicknair of Ponchatoula; three sons, Donald McKinney of Pumpkin Center, Keith McKinney of Springfield and Kevin McKinney of Hammond; 23 grandchildren and 20 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Barney McKinney; her parents, William and Mary Martin Breeland; one son, Douglas McKinney; four sisters, Angie Patterson, Rose Morgan, Dixie Threeton and Ruby Lobell; seven brothers, Jesse, Columbus "Clum," Ace "Acie," Clyde, Louie, Jewel and Ewell "Doc" Breeland. Visitation will be Tuesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Billie Kennedy conducts the funeral at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery. October 23, 2001 * Patricia Woodward Richardson, 82, Ponchatoula * Thomas Clarence Whitaker, 62, Ponchatoula PATRICIA WOODWARD RICHARDSON PONCHATOULA - Patricia Woodward Richardson, 82, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2001, at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. She was a graduate of Isidore Newman School and Newcomb College where she was the first female graduate of chemistry with a Phi Beta Kappa. She was an active conservationist and horticulturist. She founded the Ponchatoula Country Market in the 1970s. She is survived by four sons, Murray French Cleveland Jr. of Covington, Carl Woodward Cleveland of New Orleans, W. Hardy Richardson of Mandeville, and Stephen Decatur Richardson of Ponchatoula; one sister, Eleanor Woodward VanVoorthugson of New Orleans; 15 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. A memorial service will be Thursday at the Methodist Church in Ponchatoula, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: CFACT, 39511 Graves Road, Ponchatoula 70454. Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home is in charge. THOMAS CLARENCE WHITAKER PONCHATOULA - Thomas Clarence Whitaker, 62, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center. He was a retired carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Clara Lean Berry of Ponchatoula; one son, Thomas C. Whitaker III of Three Rivers, Mich.; one sister, Rosa Ann Henderson of Ponchatoula; one brother, Curtis Whitaker Sr. of Ponchatoula; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Whitaker Sr.; his mother, Georgia Ann Whitaker; and one sister, Jessie M. Square. Visitation will be today at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, from 5 p.m. until the funeral at 7. Roosevelt Watson Sr., pastor of Straightway COGIC, Ponchatoula, will conduct the service. Dismissal will be Wednesday at 11 a.m., and burial will be in New Star Baptist Church Cemetery. October 24, 2001 * Robbie Albert Beyl, 75, Hammond * Myrtis Rogers Brown, 68, Robert * Elanor Castleberry Kornegay, 90, Shreveport * John Edward Stevens, 66, Ponchatoula ROBBIE ALBERT BEYL Robbie Albert Beyl, 75, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a retired carpenter and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Lee Russell Beyl of Ponchatoula; one son, Albert Beyl of Hammond; five daughters, Jeanny King of Baptist, Pamela Sue Manchack, Shelley Cali and Robin Beyl, all of Hammond, and Linda Beyl of Amite; one sister, Rae Wittie of Hammond; five brothers, Paul and Huey Beyl, both of Hammond, Richard Beyl of Ponchatoula, Eugene Beyl of Covington and William Beyl of Prairieville; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Franklin and Maggie Corbin Beyl; his first wife, Janice Blount Beyl; and one sister, Dorothy Drott. Visitation will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, until the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Wetmore Cemetery. MYRTIS ROGERS BROWN ROBERT - Myrtis Rogers Brown, 68, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2001, near Loranger. She was a native of Franklinton and worked as a secretary. She is survived by her husband, James Curtis Brown Jr. of Robert; one daughter, Pamela Gail White of New Orleans; three sons, Keith Brown of Ponchatoula; Tab Brown of Houston, and Tim Brown of Dallas; two sisters, Linda Rogers of Pine and Ann Box of Mississippi; three brothers, A.C. Rogers of Pine, Ovead Rogers of Franklinton and Delos Rogers of Tylertown, Miss.; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emeriah and Frances Brown; one son, Breit Lane Brown; and two sisters, Rose Rogers and Emma Thomas. Visitation will be today at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Thursday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Dennis Mitchell conducts the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek. ELANOR CASTLEBERRY KORNEGAY SHREVEPORT - Elanor Castleberry Kornegay, 90, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2001, at Live Oaks Retirement Home in Shreveport. She was native of Port Vincent and a former resident of Hammond. She was a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University. While residing in Hammond, she was an active member at First Methodist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Gwen K. Falbaum of Shreveport; one son, Paul M. Kornegay Jr. of San Jose, Calif.; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Paula Kozan. Visitation will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, until Edward R. Thomas conducts the funeral at 3. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. JOHN EDWARD STEVENS PONCHATOULA - John Edward Stevens, 66, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001, at his home. He is survived by a devoted companion, Elizabeth Pines; children, John Jr., Mitchell, Vernell, Ann Twinette, Ronnie White, Randy Morgan, Zerita Tutt, Joyce Morgan, Tammie Green, Jackie White and Sheila Pines; sisters, Gertrude Washington, Charlotte Jefferson and Ann Clark McKay, Ruby Reed and Eunice; brothers, Valentine Washington, Joe Louis Winn and James Winn; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edger Stevens Sr.; one son, John Stevens Jr.; and one brother, Douglas Washington. The Rev. Carl Coleman will conduct the funeral Thursday at 7 p.m. at First True Love Church, Ponchatoula. Dismissal will be Friday at 11 a.m., and burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. October 25, 2001 * Shirley Holloway Diamond, 58, Kentwood * Cora East Hunter, 92, Baton Rouge * Howard Johnson, 76, Hammond * Alise Helen Stevens Martin, 91, New Orleans * Dewitt Sanders, 60, Hammond SHIRLEY HOLLOWAY DIAMOND KENTWOOD - Shirley Holloway Diamond, 58, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2001, at her home. She was a native of Greensburg. She is survived by one son, Nathan Diamond of Kentwood; four daughters, Irma Diamond, Samantha Diamond and Nikissa Diamond, all of Kentwood, and Sharmaine Hypolite of Garland, Texas; one sister, Karen Diamond of Kentwood; and one brother, Mark Diamond of Kentwood; and her mother, Irma Belle Diamond of Kentwood; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Nathan Diamond; grandmothers, Lillian Holloway and Cressie Diamond; and grandfathers, Tony Bickham and Clay Diamond. Visitation will be Friday at Richardson's Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Lee Allen Pounds will conduct the funeral Saturday at Sweethome Baptist Church, Kentwood, at 1 p.m., and burial will be in the church cemetery. CORA EAST HUNTER BATON ROUGE - Cora East Hunter, 92, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2001. She was a native of Montpelier. She is survived by one daughter, Dorothy Mae Bailey of Baton Rouge; one sister, Estelle E. Foster of Baton Rouge; two brothers, Leon East of Montpelier and Tolley East Sr. of Metairie; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Estelle L. East; her father, Nelson East Sr.; six brothers, Leonard, Albert, Clarence, Solmon, Nelson and Charlie East; three sisters, Della Washington, Sally Jennings and Hattie. Lloyd Nelson will conduct the funeral Friday at New Macedonia COGIC, Baton Rouge, at 7:30 p.m. Dismissal will be Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Montpelier. Richardson's Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. HOWARD JOHNSON Howard Johnson, 76, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001, at Lallie Kemp Medical Center. The funeral will be today at 8 p.m. at Greater Rising Star Baptist Church, Natalbany. Dismissal will be Friday at 1 p.m., and burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. ALISE HELEN STEVENS MARTIN NEW ORLEANS - Alise Helen Stevens Martin, 91, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2001, at Our Lady of Wisdom, New Orleans. She is a native of Tickfaw and was a retired admissions clerk with Charity Hospital of New Orleans. She is survived by three daughters, Shirley W. Oddo of Terrytown, Linda T. Bernard of Ponte Verda Beach, Fla., and Patricia T. Mangano of Spring, Texas; three sons, Edsel B. Westmoreland Sr. of Baton Rouge, Grady D. Westmoreland of River Ridge and Roy D. Tullier of Terrytown; one sister, Aline S. Gonzales of Hammond; 25 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and numerous great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Idee Blount Stevens; one sister, Hilda Hellmers; and one brother, Willie "Brother" Stevens. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. C.J. Mangano conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Hammond. DEWITT SANDERS Dewitt Sanders, 60, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a retired skilled machinist and barber. He is survived by his mother, Lillie Sanders; five daughters, Edith Jackson of Hammond, Kimberly Sanders of Hammond, Shelia Sanders of Atlanta, Shawn Washington of San Diego and Kanisha Sanders of Hammond; two sons, Len Jackson of Tomball, Texas, and Bryan Sanders of Missouri City, Texas; three sisters, Lillie Mae Pitts of Atlanta, Carolyn Sanders and Yvonne Sanders, both of Hammond; two brothers, Roy Sanders and Otis Sanders, both of Hammond; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Jacob Sanders Sr.; and two brothers, Jacob Sanders Jr. and Charles Sanders. The Rev. Samuel Brown will conduct the funeral tonight at 8 at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Hammond. Dismissal will be Friday at 10 a.m., and burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. October 26, 2001 * Betty Strickland Cataldo, 66, Hammond * Lula Bankston Drumwright, 88, Holden * Roosevelt Harrell, 65, Baton Rouge * Uyless Hickerson, 64, Amite * Albert John Lott, 88, Ponchatoula * Dexter Penn, 38, Covington * Bobby Joe Walker Sr., 62, Ponchatoula BETTY STRICKLAND CATALDO Betty Strickland Cataldo, 66, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Wesson, Miss. She is survived by one son, Frank Shaun Cataldo of Hammond; two sisters, Alma S. Wiltshire and Katie Dickerson, both of Wesson, Miss.; and one brother, Morris Strickland of Kentwood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Rosato Cataldo; two sisters, Bernice Sanders and Edna Upton; two brothers, J.W. and Austin Strickland; and her parents, Walter and Carrie Henderson Strickland. Visitation will be Saturday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Leslie Courtney Jr. conducts the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Rose Memorial Cemetery. LULA BANKSTON DRUMWRIGHT HOLDEN - Lula Bankston Drumwright, 88, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She a native of Holden and retired from the Livingston Parish School Board. She is survived by two daughters, Dorothy Atkinson and Kathryn Urutia, both of Holden; one sister, Mildred McDonald of Holden; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Carter Drumwright; one sister, Ruby Hinson; and two brothers, Hollis and Bill Bankston. Visitation will be Saturday at Holden Baptist Church from 10 a.m. until the Rev. Kenneth Ray Bankston conducts the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Courtney Cemetery, Holden. Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, is in charge. ROOSEVELT HARRELL BATON ROUGE - Roosevelt Harrell, 65, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2001, at his home. He was a native of Amite. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Abbott Harrell; one daughter, R. Gayle Harrell Jackson; one son, Roosevelt Harrell Jr.; two sisters, Deloris Washington of Baton Rouge and Isabelle Cook of New Orleans; three brothers, Henry Harrell of New Orleans, Herbert Harrell and Raymond Harrell, both of Amite. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper and Josephine Harrell; one sister, Catherine Lewis; and three brothers, Jasper, Frank and L.C. Harrell. Visitation will be Sunday at Gordon-Richardson Temple of Deliverance COGIC, Amite, from 6 to 9 p.m. J.E. Gordon will conduct the funeral Monday at 11 a.m. at Richardson Chapel COGIC, Baton Rouge. Burial will be in Port Hudson National Cemetery, Port Hudson. Richardson's Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. UYLESS HICKERSON AMITE- Uyless Hickerson, 64, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001. He was a native of Greensburg. He is survived by two sisters, Louise Hickerson of New Orleans and Clemitine Myles of Baton Rouge; and one brother, Herman Leon Hickerson of Greensburg. Visitation will be Saturday at Turner's Chapel AME Church, Greensburg, from 10 a.m. until the Rev. Stanley Carter conducts the funeral at noon. Burial will be in Turner's Chapel Cemetery, Greensburg. Richardson's Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. ALBERT JOHN LOTT PONCHATOULA - Albert John "A.J." Lott, 88, Ponchatoula, died Thursday Oct. 25, 2001, at his home. He was a native of Bassfield, Miss. Arrangements with Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula. DEXTER PENN COVINGTON - Dexter Penn, 38, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2001, in Hammond. He was a native of Bogalusa and worked as a landscaper. He is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn Penn; one stepdaughter, Trina L. Watson; five sisters, Rose Mary Heisser, Gladys Penn, Hazel Lewis, Tanisha Lynette and Clara Baham; thirteen brothers, Clarence Penn, Alton Penn, Ambus Perry, Roy Penn, Charles Penn, Huey Penn, Floyd Penn, Ronald Penn, Benjamin Penn, Horace Penn, Anthony Penn, Lindsey Moore and Jerome Scott; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eula Mae Moore Penn; his father, Norris C. Penn; and one brother, Donald Penn. Visitation will be today at Greater Payne Chapel AME Church, Folsom, from 6 p.m. until the Rev. George Burell conducts the funeral at 8. Dismissal will be Saturday at 11 a.m., and burial will be in Hay Hollow Cemetery, Folsom. Richardson's Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. BOBBY JOE WALKER SR. PONCHATOULA - Bobby Joe Walker Sr., 62, died Wednesday, Oct., 24, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He is survived by his wife, Petrisha J. Walker of Ponchatoula; two daughters, Jolene W. Barlow of Ponchatoula and Glendora W. Grubb of Atlanta; three sons, Rusty Walker of Abita Springs, Bobby Walker Jr. and Calvin Jordon Jr., both of Ponchatoula; one brother, Benjamin Walker of Ponchatoula; two sisters, Violet Hall of Ponchatoula and Juanita Morgan of Covington; his mother, Josephine B. Walker of Ponchatoula; and 14 grandchildren, He was preceded in death by his father, William Robert Walker; one son, Joseph D. "Joey" Walker; two brothers, Floyd and Robert Lee Walker; and one sister, Mildred Duty. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. October 28, 2001 * Albert John Lott, 88, Ponchatoula. * Rebecca Pate Bonds, 46, Pensacola, Fla. * Jacob Daniel Sharp, infant, Pumpkin Center. ALBERT JOHN LOTT PONCHATOULA - Albert John "A.J." Lott, 88, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2001, at his home in Ponchatoula. A native of Bassfield, Miss., he was a member of the Pine Grove Masonic Lodge in Ponchatoula and was a retired pipefitter. Survivors include four daughters, Dorothy Jean Lott Cutrer of Beaverton, Ore., Helen LaVerne Lott Latino of Hammond and Evelyn Marie Lott Sanders and Betty Joyce Lott Schilling, both of Ponchatoula; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. His wife, Clara McCrory Lott, preceded him in death as did eight brothers and five sisters. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, tonight from 6 until 9, with a Masonic service at 7, and Monday from 8 until the funeral at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. REBECCA PATE BONDS PENSACOLA, Fla. - Rebecca Pate Bonds, 46, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2001, in Miami, Fla. She was native of Picayune, Miss., resided in Pensacola and was a registered nurse. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Tangipahoa and the Ira Chapter 84 of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include two daughters, Stephanie Nicole Novak of Silver Hill, Ala., and Kristen Renee Bonds of Pensacola; her parents, Robert and Florene Pate of Fluker; three sisters, Robbie Pate Bishop of Baton Rouge, Deborah Pate Ragan of Orlando, Fla., and Lisa Pate Ginn of Raleigh, N.C.; and a brother Robert Pate Jr. of Orlando. A sister, Sarita Pate, preceded her in death. Visitation will be at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, Wednesday from 6 until 9 p.m. and Thursday from 8 until 10:30 a.m. The Rev. David Pate, the Rev. Larry Sylvest and the Rev. Welby Bozeman will conduct the funeral Thursday at 11 a.m. at her parents' home in Fluker. Burial will be in Tangipahoa Cemetery in Tangipahoa. JACOB DANIEL SHARP PUMPKIN CENTER - Jacob Daniel Sharp, the infant son of Robert and Lydia Danyel Sasser Sharp of Pumpkin Center, died Friday, Oct. 26, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. Survivors also include his grandparents, Paul and Bobbie Penton Sharp of Ponchatoula, H.J. Sasser of Brooksville, Fla., and Mary Beckendorf Sasser of Pumpkin Center. His great-grandparents, Leslie and Jessie Culbertson Sharp, Thomas and Ozell Foy Penton, Chappel and Annie Belle Caples Sasser and Adolph and Mary LeBlanc Beckendorf, preceded him in death. The Rev. Wayne Methvin will conduct a graveside service at Gatlin Cemetery today at 3 p.m. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. October 29, 2001 * William Joseph Clifton, 52, Hammond * Odile Chustz Gill, 86, Hammond * Heather Elizabeth McIntyre, 21, Hammond * Roger Wisham, 67, Hammond WILLIAM JOSEPH CLIFTON William "Bill" Joseph Clifton, 52, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was native of Nashville, Tenn. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a computer network technician for the state of Louisiana having worked at Lallie Kemp and Louisiana State University Health Science Center. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Falgout Clifton of Hammond; two daughters, Amy Cathron and Jean Elizabeth Clifton, both of Hammond; his mother, Wilma Hollis Clifton of Ponchatoula; and one brother, Robert Samuel Clifton of Slidell. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Lee Clifton. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday at Jerusalem Baptist Church from 8 a.m. until noon. The Rev. Stacey Morgan will conduct the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Jerusalem Baptist Church Building Fund, 11109 Jerusalem Baptist Church Road, Hammond 70403. ODILE CHUSTZ GILL Odile Chustz Gill, 86, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2001, at her home. She was a native of Erwinville in Pointe Coupee Parish. She was a graduate of Northwestern University in Natchitoches where she received a bachelor's degree in education, received a master's degree in education from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge was a former teacher in Independence and Southeastern Louisiana Laboratory School and retired from Southern Louisiana University holding the position of professor emeritus of library science. She is survived by two nephews, four nieces and eight great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Thomas Gill; three sisters, Norlie Maddox, Mary Hayes and Gertrude Howson; and two brothers, Frank Chustz and Dr. James Chustz. Visitation will be Tuesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 12:30 until the funeral at 2:30 p.m. followed by a graveside service and burial at Greenlawn Cemetery, Hammond. HEATHER ELIZABETH MCINTYRE Heather Elizabeth McIntyre, 21, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2001, in an automobile accident. She was employed with BellSouth Communications. She is survived by her father and stepmother, William "Bill" and Angelique Aubert McIntyre of Hammond; her mother, Lynda Duvall McIntyre of Hammond; one brother, Heath McIntyre of Connecticut; and her grandparents, Bob and Johnnie McIntyre of Hammond and Emma Duvall of Tupelo, Miss. Visitation will be Tuesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Bill Eubanks conducts the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Louisiana State Troopers Association, Troop L Affiliate, 2600 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville 70471. ROGER WISHAM Roger Wisham, 67, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He is survived by his wife, Leomi Wisham of Hammond. The funeral will be Tuesday at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, at 7 p.m. Dismissal will be Wednesday at 10 a.m., and burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. October 30, 2001 * Wilbert Judson Campbell Jr., 38, Loranger * Willie James Dufrene, 56, Independence * Lionel B. Duhe Sr., 75, Loranger * Odile Chutsz Gill, 86, Hammond WILBERT JUDSON CAMPBELL JR. LORANGER - Wilbert Judson Campbell Jr., 38, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001, in Loranger in a car accident. He is survived by his wife, Gail Penney Campbell of Loranger; two daughters, Elizabeth and Lacy Campbell, both of Loranger; one son, Trey Campbell of Loranger; his father and stepmother, Wilbert Judson Campbell Sr. and Tuffy Parker Campbell, both of Loranger; one sister, Monte Campbell Willie of Folsom; two stepsisters, Kacie Rainey of Loranger and Jill DeSouge of Natalbany; and his grandmother, Lois Campbell of Leland, Miss. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Faunce Campbell; paternal grandparents, Hubert and Helen Miley Campbell; and his maternal grandparents, John and Alexine Poulit Faunce. Visitation will be Wednesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10:30. The Rev. Mike Hegwood and the Rev. Kris Chenier will conduct the service. Burial will be in Loranger Community Cemetery. WILLIE JAMES DUFRENE INDEPENDENCE - Willie James Dufrene, 56, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Geisler Funeral Home, Albany. LIONEL B. DUHE SR. LORANGER - Lionel B. Duhe Sr., 75, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001, in an automobile accident in Loranger. He was born in New Orleans. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II serving in the Pacific Theater and worked briefly at Illinois Central Railroad as a machinist. He was retired from Metropolitian Life Insurance Co. and was also a pecan orchard owner. He is survived by his wife, Marion DeLaneauville Duhe; two daughters, Dawn Duhe Simpson and Pamela Duhe Casse; two sons, Lionel B. Duhe Jr. and Bryan J. Duhe; one sister, Mary Ana Duhe; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Jessie Duhe; two brothers and one daughter, Cherryl Duhe Ehrhart. Visitation will be Wednesday at Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church, Tickfaw, from 8 a.m. until a memorial Mass at 10. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, MD Anderson Medical Center, Houston. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. ODILE CHUSTZ GILL Odile Chustz Gill, 86, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2001, at her home. She was a native of Erwinville in Pointe Coupee Parish. She was a graduate of Northwestern University in Natchitoches where she received a bachelor's degree in education and a master's degree in education from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. She was a former teacher in Independence and Southeastern Louisiana Laboratory School and was retired from Southeastern Louisiana University holding the position of professor emeritus of library science. She is survived by two nephews, four nieces and eight great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Thomas Gill; three sisters, Norlie Maddox, Mary Hayes and Gertrude Howson; and two brothers, Frank Chustz and Dr. James Chustz. The funeral was this afternoon with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. October 31, 2001 * Jack Vernon Baham, 80, Ponchatoula * Rebecca Pate Bonds, 46, Pensacola, Fla. * Willie James Dufrene, 56, Independence * Helen Ruth Hebert, 79, Denham Springs * Ralph Lea, 85, Amite * Louise Clark Scott, 88, Hammond * Frankie Sibley, 53, Greensburg * John Garrison Traylor Jr., 33, Springfield JACK VERNON BAHAM PONCHATOULA - Jack Vernon Baham, 80, died today, Oct. 31, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a retired pipefitter. He is survived by two daughters, Beverly Barringer of Ponchatoula and Betty Jean Robertson of Worchester, Mass.; his former wife, Pollie T. Baham of Ponchatoula; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Louise Lee Baham; his parents, Marion and Verna Calmes Baham; two brothers, Milton and Claude Baham; and one sister, Marian "Dudie" Culotta. Visitation will be Thursday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. REBECCA PATE BONDS PENSACOLA, Fla. - Rebecca Pate Bonds, 46, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2001, in Miami. She was a registered nurse, a member of IRA Chapter 84, Order of the Eastern Star, a native of Picayune, Miss., and member of First Baptist Church, Tangipahoa. She is survived by two daughters, Stephanie Nicole Novak of Silver Hill, Ala., and Kristen Renee Bonds of Pensacola, Fla.; her parents, Robert and Florene Pate of Fluker; three sisters, Robbie Pate Bishop of Baton Rouge, Deborah Pate Ragan of Orlando, Fla., and Lisa Pate Ginn of Raleigh, N.C.; and one brother, Robert Pate Jr. of Orlando, Fla. She was preceded in death by one sister, Sarita Pate. Visitation will be Thursday at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 8 until 10:30 a.m. The Rev. David Pate, the Rev. Larry Sylvest and the Rev. Welby Bozeman will conduct the funeral at 11 at the home of her parents. Burial will be in Tangipahoa Cemetery. WILLIE JAMES DUFRENE INDEPENDENCE - Willie James "Coon" Dufrene, 56, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jo Carter Dufrene of Independence; two daughters, Charlotte Dufrene Smith and Charmain Dufrene, both of Independence; four sisters, Dorothy Rogers of Marrero, Evelyn Lee and Enola Dufrene, both of Westwego, and Bert Stroger of Franklinton; four brothers, Manuel Dufrene of Independence, Earl Dufrene of Marrero, J.D. Dufrene of Dexter, Miss., and Riley Dufrene of Campti; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edith T. and Sylvester Dufrene; two brothers, Silas and Joseph Dufrene; and two sisters, Wilma Plaisance and Ruby Mathern. Visitation will be Thursday at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, from 6 to 11 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11. The Rev. Gene Simpkin, the Rev. Oscar Roark and the Rev. Pat Miller will conduct the service. Burial will be in Colonial Cemetery, Independence. HELEN RUTH HEBERT DENHAM SPRINGS - Helen Ruth Hebert, 79, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, at Summit Hospital, Baton Rouge. She was a native of Tickfaw. She is survived by two sisters, Mary Allie Hebert Brister of Baton Rouge and Ruby Hebert Conrad of Hammond. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Volie and Cora Stuckey Hebert; three sisters, Myrtis Hebert Faller, Anie Bel Hebert Giler and Nettie Hebert Goudeau; two brothers, George D. Hebert and J.V. Hebert Jr. Visitation will be Thursday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 10 a.m. until the Rev. Mitchell Williams conducts the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Mt. Stevens Cemetery. RALPH LEA AMITE - Ralph Lea, 85, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001, at his home. He was a native of Frost and a retired captain correctional officer of Angola State Prison. He was the owner and manager of Lea Sawmill and a member of Chesbrough Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Stokes Lea of Amite; four sons, Ralph Joseph Lea of DeRidder, Michael G. Lea of Baton Rouge, Jimmy Lea of Amite and David Lea of Jackson, Miss.; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Maggie Lea; three brothers and four sisters. The Rev. Dennis Mitchell conducted the funeral today. Burial was in Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, was in charge. LOUISE CLARK SCOTT Louise Clark Scott, 88, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She is survived by two daughters, Cleveland Wells of Hammond and Wanda Frazier of New Orleans; two sons, Earl Scott Jr. and Chester Scott, both of Hammond; four sisters, Irene Singleton of Hammond, Dorothy Watson and Artmeise Jewels, both of Seattle, and Betty Robinson of Hammond; three brothers, Johnny Clark of Hammond, Lawrence Clark of Houston and David Clark of Seattle; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter, her parents, four sisters and four brothers. Visitation will be Thursday at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 2 to 8 p.m. Thomas Hogan will conduct the funeral Friday at 11 a.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Natalbany. Burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery. FRANKIE SIBLEY GREENSBURG - Frankie Sibley, 53, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, in Amite. She was a native of Greenville, Miss., and a housewife. Survivors include her husband, W. Hugh Sibley of Greensburg; two daughters, Tiffanie Ann Hagerty of Phoenix and GiGi Sibley of Greensburg; a sister, Beverly Berdon of Mandeville; and a grandson. Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 9 at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, and Thursday at First Baptist Church, Greensburg, from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Luther Stanford conducts the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Greensburg Cemetery. JOHN GARRISON TRAYLOR JR. SPRINGFIELD - John Garrison Traylor Jr., 33, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001, at his home. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Thursday at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Bayou Barbary, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11, followed by a graveside military service in the church cemetery.