Obituaries from THE HAMMOND DAILY STAR, Nov. 2002; Hammond, Tangipahoa Parish, LA. Submitted to the USGenWeb Archives by Don Johnson, Nov, 2002 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ November 01, 2002 * William Clyde Carloss III, 50, Rogers, Ark. * Kristi Lynn Colona, 19, Lemoore, Calif. * Lela Mae Moore Earlycutt, 56, New Orleans * Bertha Johnson, 81, Ponchatoula * Thomas Eugene Lawrence, 57, Hammond * Ethel Mydland Sporl, 100, New Orleans * Belinda Leigh Titus, 44, Tangipahoa WILLIAM CLYDE CARLOSS III ROGERS, Ark. - William Clyde Carloss III, 50, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2002. He was a native of Magnolia, Miss., a self-employed maintenance worker and a member of Lakeside Baptist Church. He served in the Army during Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Sally Carloss of Rogers; one son, William Alan Carloss of Rogers; two daughters, Leslie Carloss of Jackson, Miss., and Rene Carloss of Osyka, Miss.; his mother, Marilyn Carloss of Kentwood; one brother, Robert Allen Carloss of Brandon, Miss.; one sister, Charlotte Summers of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, William Clyde Carloss II. The Rev. Gibbie McMillan will conduct a memorial service Saturday at Green Law Baptist Church, Kentwood, at 4 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Lakeside Baptist Church, 15891 E. Highway 12, Rogers, AR 72756, or to a charity of one's choice. Benton County Funeral Home, Rogers, Ark., is in charge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KRISTI LYNN COLONA LEMOORE, Calif. - Kristi Lynn Colona, 19, died Friday, Oct. 25, 2002, as the result of an automobile accident. She was a native a Hammond. She is survived by her father and stepmother, Gerald Blaine and Alisa Bankston Colona of Hammond; her mother and stepfather, Joseph "Joey" and Dori Claytor Holmes of Tampa, Fla.; two sisters, Amber Marie Colona of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Raegan Catherine Corinne Hebert of Hammond; one brother, Caleb Joseph Holmes Thaggard of Meridian, Miss.; maternal grandmother, Joan Mancil of Tampa, Fla.; maternal grandfather and stepgrandmother, Gene Melton and Joyce Claytor of Little Elm, Texas; and paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Maria Obrecht Colona of Hammond. She was preceded in death by her maternal step-grandfather, Erwin Jay Mancil. Visitation will be today at Geisler Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kristi L. Colona Memorial Fund at Parish National Bank. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LELA MAE MOORE EARYLCUTT NEW ORLEANS - Lela Mae Moore Earlycutt, 56, died Thursday, Oct. 24, 2002, in Stone Mountain, Ga. She was a native of Fluker. She is survived by three daughters, Kim Earlycutt of Stone Mountain, Ga., and Theresa M. and Yvette Earlycutt, both of New Orleans; two sons, Michael and Joseph Earlycutt, both of Stone Mountain, Ga.; five sisters, Beatrice Henderson and Lita Mae Golman, both of Amite; Rose Wheat and Ciaren Moore, both of Fluker; and Ella Mae Moore of New Orleans; and one brother, Ory Robinson of Fluker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Earlycutt. Visitation will be Saturday at Caston and Southall Funeral Home, New Orleans, from 8 to 10 a.m. The Rev. Bobby Showers Sr. will conduct the funeral Saturday at 1 p.m. at Fluker Community Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Angelic Funeral Home, Roseland, is in charge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BERTHA JOHNSON PONCHATOULA - Bertha Johnson, 81, died Monday, Oct. 28, 2002, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Robert Johnson of Ponchatoula; one daughter, Diane Washington Barze of Atlanta; one son, Oliver Johnson of Hondo, Texas; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be today at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 4 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Bruce Graves will conduct the funeral Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church, Ponchatoula, at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THOMAS EUGENE LAWRENCE Thomas Eugene "Tommy" Lawrence, 57, died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002, in Hammond of pancreatic cancer. He was a native of Hammond. He is survived by his wife, Linda M. Lawrence of Hammond; his parents, John and Faye Prevost Lawrence of Hammond and Anna Mae MacDaniel of Gueydan; one daughter, Cindy Falk of Robert; one stepdaughter, Debbie Darrow of Xenia, Ohio; four stepsons, Nathan, Daniel, Kevin and Bryan Darrow, all of Xenia, Ohio; one grandchild; one brother, John L. Lawrence of Shreveport; and two sisters, Beverly Myers and Karen Chandler, both of Hammond. Visitation will be Saturday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 7 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Leon Dunn and the Rev. Phil Calvin will conduct the funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to North Oaks Hospice or to the Woodland Park Baptist Church Building Fund. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ETHEL MYDLAND SPORL NEW ORLEANS - Ethel Mydland Sporl, 100, died Monday, Oct. 28, 2002, in Hammond. She was a native of Hammond, a retired registered nurse and a member of Our Lady of the Rosary Church, New Orleans. She is survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Sporl; one daughter, Pat Sporl; two sisters, Christine Bevil and Mabel Robinson; and two brothers, George and Tennis Mydland. Entombment was Thursday in Metairie Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Holy Rosary Academy for Boys in care of Our Lady of the Rosary Church. Jacob Schoen and Son, 3827 Canal St., New Orleans, was in charge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BELINDA LEIGH TITUS TANGIPAHOA - Belinda Leigh Titus, 44, died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of New Orleans, a student at Southeastern Louisiana University and a former emergency medical technician. She is survived by her father, Theophile "Ted" Titus of Tangipahoa; two sisters, Cheryl Strickland of Kentwood and Gwendolyn Pezant of Osyka, Miss.; and one brother, Clifford W. Titus of Kentwood. She was preceded in death by her mother, Pearle E. Titus. Visitation will be Saturday at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 10 a.m. until the Rev. Ken Norton conducts the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa. November 03, 2002 * Cloteal Gordon, 91, Kentwood * Jimmy Williams, 36, Ponchatoula CLOTEAL GORDON KENTWOOD - Cloteal Gordon, 91, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2002. He was a native of Greensburg. He is survived by his sister, Algie M. Gordon of Kentwood; two brothers, Vernon Gordon of Concord, Calif., and Charlie Gordon of Kentwood. He was preceded in death by Hurley Gordon, Canzaty Gordon, Velma Dejohnette and the Rev. Berlin Gordon. The Rev. Celestan Vaughn will conduct the funderal Monday at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove AME Church in Kentwood. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Richardson Funeral Homes of Amite is in charge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JIMMY WILLIAMS PONCHATOULA - Jimmy Williams, 36, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was a native of Ponchatoula and worked as welder. He is survived by one daughter, Dymonic Rule of Atlanta; three sons, Brent Robertson of Pensacola, Fla., Tyler Chavis of Covington and Brandon Armstrong of Springfield; five sisters, Thelma Patterson, Francis Talbert, Patsy Ann Mitchell and Carolyn Brown, all of Ponchatoula; and Linda Tyler of Atlanta; four brothers, Harris Davis, Roland Williams and Leon Williams, all of Ponchatoula, and Will Davis of Hammond. He was preceded in death by his parents, B.W. and Nell Williams; and one son. Visitation will be today at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, from 1 to 2 p.m. The Rev. Michael Austin will conduct the funeral at 7 p.m. Dismissal will be Monday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. November 05, 2002 * Leonard Joseph Cacioppo, 66, Tickfaw * Marjorie Rolling Davenport, 83, Slidell * Eugenia Hilda Deglandon, 86, Albany * Keith Anthony Hookfin, 40, Ponchatoula * Agnes C. Landry, 79, Conroe, Texas * Robert Milton McCrory, 73, Ponchatoula LEONARD JOSEPH CACIOPPO TICKFAW - Leonard Joseph "Leo" Cacioppo, 66, died Monday, Nov. 4, 2002, at Ochsner Foundation Hospital, Jefferson. He was a native of Tickfaw, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran having served in the Korean conflict, a member of the Independence American Legion Post and a member of the Tangipahoa Parish School Board. He is survived by his wife, Rose Tarver Cacioppo of Tickfaw; one daughter, Gwen Cacioppo of Tickfaw; two sons, Len Cacioppo of Baton Rouge and Glynn Cacioppo of Tickfaw; one sister, Mary Reno of Baton Rouge; one brother, Frank Cacioppo of Tickfaw; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Josephine Pisotto Cacioppo; one sister, Esther Reno; and four brothers, Joe, Carlo, Tony and Gasper Cacioppo. Visitation will be today at Countryside Baptist Church from 6 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Mike Clark conducts the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Gatlin Cemetery. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, will be in charge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARJORIE ROLLING DAVENPORT SLIDELL - Marjorie Rolling Davenport, 83, died Nov. 4, 2002, at North Shore Living Center, Slidell. She was a native and former resident of Slidell. She was retired from Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond having worked as a hostess. She is survived by two sons, Donald Eugene "Gene" Davenport and Robert Edward "Bobby" Davenport, both of Pearl River; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Waymon Karl Davenport; her parents, Edward Joseph and Emma Frances Conrad Rolling; her daughter, Judith Ann Davenport; and one son, Wayne Davenport. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m. with a vigil prayer service at 7 and Wednesday from 8 until 9:45 a.m. The funeral will be at 10 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Hammond. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Hammond. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EUGENIA HILDA DEGLANDON ALBANY - Eugenia "Jennie" Hilda Deglandon, 86, died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Marksville. She is survived by one daughter, Lela Fontenot of Albany; one brother, Alton Bordelon of Mansura; one sister, Lula Forbes of Albany; eight grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Deglandon; and one son, Jerry Deglandon. Visitation will be today at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, from 6 to 10 p.m. with a rosary at 6 and a vigil prayer service at 7. Visitation will continue Wednesday from 8 until 9:50 a.m. Mass will follow at 10 at St. Margaret Catholic Church. Burial will be at 1 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KEITH ANTHONY HOOKFIN PONCHATOULA - Keith Anthony Hookfin, 40, died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002, at North Oaks Regional Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of Ponchatoula. He is survived by one sister, Sandra Hookfin of Ponchatoula; one brother, Darryl Lewis of Houston; and his grandmother, Bernice Berry of Ponchatoula. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Emma Hookfin; and his grandparents. Visitation will be Wednesday at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, from 5 to 9 p.m. The Donnell Henderson will conduct the funeral Thursday at 11 a.m. at Full Faith Christian Fellowship Baptist Church, Ponchatoula. Burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AGNES C. LANDRY CONROE, Texas - Agnes C. Landry, 79, died Friday, Nov. 1, 2002, at Hearthstone Assisted Living at Rivershire. She was a native of Brookhaven, Miss., and a former resident of Roseland and Hammond. She is survived by one son, Richard Bornes; three brothers, J.B. Crain, Elmer and Bobby Brister; one sister, Lanell Chadwick; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Alton Bornes; her second husband, R.A. Landry Sr.; her parents, Joseph Allen Crain and Florence Rutland Brister; three sisters, Algie Schumacher, Betty Spears and Louise Brister; and one brother, Louis Brister. Visitation will be today at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Gary Wieborg conducts the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ROBERT MILTON MCCRORY PONCHATOULA - Robert Milton "Rip" McCrory, 73, died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002, at his home. He was a native of Ponchatoula, a U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force veteran having served in the Korean conflict. He was a member of the American Legion Post 47 of Ponchatoula. He is survived by one sister, Sylvia M. Anthony of Ponchatoula; and one brother, Eugene McCrory of Ponchatoula. He was preceded in death by his parents, Huey and Telsead Henry McCrory; two sisters, Violet M. Rolling and Bessie McCrory; and three brothers, Henry, Alfred and Leo McCrory. Visitation will be Wednesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 9 a.m. until an American Legion service at 12:30 p.m. The Rev. Jimmy Wall will conduct the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. November 06, 2002 * Marjorie Rolling Davenport, 83, Slidell * Lyle H. Gildermaster, 79, Ponchatoula * Cynthia Henderson Lobue, 55, Hammond * Bobbie Jean Smith Williams, 52, New Orleans MARJORIE ROLLING DAVENPORT SLIDELL - Marjorie Rolling Davenport, 83, died Monday, Nov. 4, 2002, at North Shore Living Center, Slidell. She was a native and former resident of Hammond. She was retired from Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond having worked as a hostess. She is survived by two sons, Donald Eugene "Gene" Davenport and Robert Edward "Bobby" Davenport, both of Pearl River; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Waymon Karl Davenport; her parents, Edward Joseph and Emma Frances Conrad Rolling; her daughter, Judith Ann Davenport; and one son, Wayne Davenport. The funeral was held this morning at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Hammond, and burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Hammond. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LYLE H. GILDERMASTER PONCHATOULA - Lyle H. Gildermaster, 79, died Monday, Nov. 4, 2002. He was reared in Princeton, Ill., a Army Corps veteran during World War II and a pilot for Chicago and Southern Airlines who later merged with Delta Airlines from which he retired. He was a member of the Airline Pilots Association and chairman of Delta's Master Executive Council of ALPA. He was also a member of Munholland United Methodist Church in Metairie, First United Methodist Church of Ponchatoula and First Presbyterian Church of Hammond. He is survived by his wife, Janet; brother, Eugene Gildermaster of Washington, Ill.; five children, Lark Smith of Onancock, Va., Gail Starkey of Ponchatoula, Marshall Lane Gildermaster of Severna Park, Md., Lura Beth Rhodenbaugh of Oxford, Ohio, Lynette Gildermaster of Evergreen, Colo.; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Mildred Gildermaster. His remains have been donated to the LSUHSC Neuroscience Center of Excellence. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations may be mailed In Memory of Lyle Gildermaster to The Foundation, LSU Health Sciences Center, 1600 Canal St., Suite 1010, New Orleans 70112, Attn: Amy DiGiovanni. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CYNTHIA HENDERSON LOBUE Cynthia Henderson Lobue, 55, died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Hammond, a member of Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, a charter member of ABWA, Alpha Omicron Pi and chapter adviser, Chamber of Commerce, Belle Oaks Garden Club and former executive assistant to provost of Southeastern Louisiana University. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Lobue of Hammond; three stepchildren, David Louis Lobue of Tampa, Fla., Sheryl Lynn Lobue of Hammond and Bradley Joseph Lobue of St. Augustine, Fla.; and one sister, Linda Henderson Blackburn of Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert M. and Kathleen Haslip Henderson. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Paul Bailey will conduct the funeral at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, Hammond, at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Rose Memorial Cemetery, Hammond. In lieu of flowers, make donations to the Cynthia H. Lobue Memorial Scholarship Fund, Southeastern Louisiana University, Development Foundation, SLU, Hammond 70404. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BOBBIE JEAN SMITH WILLIAMS NEW ORLEANS - Bobbie Jean Smith Williams, 52, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2002, at University Hospital, New Orleans. She is survived by three daughters, Nacole and Kimeco Williams, both of Baton Rouge, and Brittany Smith of New Orleans; eight sisters, Margaret Williams of Independence, Jessie Miller of Mandeville, Rosalie Williams, Vernell Winchester, Inetta Horton and Linda Hines, all of California, Doretha Smith of New Orleans,and Brenda Mabry of LaPlace; and three brothers, Lemar Smith of Illinois, Roy and James Smith, both of New Orleans. The Rev. Charles Southhall will conduct the funeral Friday at First Emanuel Baptist Church, New Orleans, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery, Covington. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. November 07, 2002 * Ileana Davis, 95, Hammond * Fred Hedgespeth, 83, Amite * Edna Vincent Hill, 75, Albany * Iris May Hughes Hoggatt, 70, Kenner * Octavia Jackson, 95, New Orleans * Donald Earl Kent Sr., 75, Fluker ILEANA DAVIS Ileana Davis, 95, died Monday, Nov. 4, 2002, at North Oaks Regional Medical Center, Hammond. She is survived by six daughters, Bernice Martin, Joyce Davis, Rosalee Davis, Laura Jackson, Betty Parker, all of Hammond, and Mary Gray of Ponchatoula; one son, Edward Davis Jr. of Hammond; two sisters, Jessie M. London of Amite and Alma Robinson of Hammond; 29 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Davis Sr.; her parents, Jessie and Bernice London; one son, Charles Davis; two sisters, Frances Reed and Rose Jackson; and one brother, Andrew Robinson. Visitation will be Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, from 4 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Nathaniel Richardson will conduct the funeral Saturday at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Holly Garden Cemetery, Hammond. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FRED HEDGESPETH AMITE - Fred Hedgespeth, 83, died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002, at his home. He is survived by two sons, Xavier Dellanus McGee and Kenyell Kenyatta McGee, both of Amite; one daughter, Malaika Kenyetta McGee of Amite; and one brother, Willie Frank Hedgespeth of Galveston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andy and Jossie Hedgespeth; and 13 brothers and sisters. Visitation will be Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 to 7 p.m. Nathaniel Richardson will conduct the funeral Saturday at Gordon Richardson Temple of Deliverance COGIC, Amite, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery, Amite. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EDNA VINCENT HILL ALBANY - Edna Vincent Hill, 75, died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002, at Ochsner Foundation Hospital, Jefferson. She was a native of Summit, Miss., and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Albany. She is survived by two daughters, Carole Lemoine of Albany, Teri Rosenberg of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; one son, Jimmy Hill of Albany; six grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Hill; four sisters, Dorothy Martin, Barbara "Cricket" Mounce, Mabel Thompson and Georgia Mounce; three brothers, Clifford, Carnie and Tullie Vincent; and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Friday at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Pumpkin Center, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 10:30. Burial will be in the church cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IRIS MAY HUGHES HOGGATT KENNER - Iris May Hughes Hoggatt, 70, died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, at her home. She was a native of Hammond. She is survived by her husband, Eugene Travis Hoggatt of Kenner; one daughter, Jean Francis Greenwald; one son, David Dwayne Hoggatt of Kenner; three sisters, Olivette Hughes Smith of Fontana, Calif., Mary Ellen Hughes Murray of Hammond, and Patricia Irene Hughes Adams of Houston; one brother, Carroll Lavonne Hughes of Shreveport; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Eugene Thomas Hoggatt II; a daughter, Iris May Hoggatt; her parents, Byron Benton and Irene Gertrude Bruce Hughes; a sister, Rosabelle Hughes Coberly; and five brothers, Byron Bede, John David, Guy Cecil, Roland Bruce and Richard Benton Hughes. Visitation will be Friday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 10 a.m. until the Rev. Wayne Yates conducts the funeral at noon. Burial will be in Mulberry Street Cemetery, Amite. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OCTAVIA JACKSON NEW ORLEANS - Octavia Jackson, 95, died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002, at Mercy Memorial Hospital, New Orleans. She was a native of Hammond. She is survived by five daughters, Rena Wiggins of Tacoma, Wash., and Hilda DeRouen, Florie and Marguerite Jackson and Tessie Butler, all of New Orleans; five sons, Cleveland Williams of Oakland, Calif., David Jackson of St. Paul, Minn., Isom Jackson of Hammond, and Alexander and Walter L. Jackson, both of New Orleans; one brother, Edward Ash of Pasco, Wash.; 23 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 10 great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clara and Walter Ash; her husband, Isom Jackson; one daughter, Martha Carter; one son, Vivin Jackson; and one grandchild. Visitation will be Friday at Mount Bethel Missionary Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Andrew Jackson conducts the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Holly Garden Cemetery, Hammond. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DONALD EARL KENT SR. FLUKER - Donald Earl Kent Sr., 75, died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002, at Kenner Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Fluker, a lifelong businessman of Tangipahoa Parish and owner of Kent Truck-Trailer Service and Tangi Industrial Sales in Hammond. He was a charter member of the Florida Parishes Skeet Club, served on the board of directors of Central Progressive Bank and was a member of St. Helena Catholic Church in Amite. He is survived by two sons, Donald Earl Kent Jr. and Duke Randal Kent; four daughters, Dona Jane Kent Puma, Denise Kent Mitchell, Darla Kent Hansen and Cristie Leigh Kent; one sister, Marie Kent Hood of Amite; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jane Gray Kent; his parents, Thomas W. and Camille Weishaar Kent; and two brothers, Thomas Kent Jr. and Charles R. Kent. Visitation will be Friday at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. Memorial contributions may be made to Oak Forest Academy Memorial Fund, 600 Walnut St., Amite, 70422. November 08, 2002 * Herbert Leon Carver, 92, Shreveport * Donald Earl Kent Sr., 75, Fluker * Johnny Spencer Miller, 56, Kentwood * Abe Hewitt Starkey, 94, Central * Irvin George Stevens, 73, Ponchatoula * Helen Mary Novak Szanyi, 85, Hungarian Settlement HERBERT LEON CARVER SHREVEPORT - Herbert Leon Carver, 92, died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, in Shreveport. He was a native of Simpson, a retired U.S. Postal letter carrier and former real estate agent. He was a member of First Church of God and a member of Shreveport West Camp of Gideons International. He also served in the U.S. Merchant Marines during World War II and the Louisiana National Guard. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Ross Carver; a son, Belford E. Carver of Hammond; one daughter, E. Faye Tucker of Anchorage, Alaska; two stepdaughters, Yvonnie Dirks of Greenwood and Connie Strange of Houston; four grandchildren and two step- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.G. and Lillie Carver; two brothers, Cecil and Everett; one sister, Maud; his first wife, Doris Marie LaBorde; and his second wife, Martha Gwin Gates. Visitation will be today at Rose-Neath's Southside Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Larry Earl and the Rev. Billy Franks will conduct the funeral Saturday at Oakmont Church of God Saturday at 1 p.m. Burial will bin Centuries Memorial Park. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DONALD EARL KENT SR. FLUKER - Donald Earl Kent Sr., 75, died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002, at Kenner Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Fluker, a lifelong businessman of Tangipahoa Parish, owner of Kent Truck-Trailer Service and Tangi Industrial Sales in Hammond. He was a charter member of the Florida Parishes Skeet Club, served on the board of Directors of Central Progressive Bank and was a member of St. Helena Catholic Church in Amite. He is survived by two sons, Donald Earl Kent Jr. and Duke Randal Kent; four daughters, Dona Jane Kent Puma, Denise Kent Mitchell, Darla Kent Hansen and Cristie Leigh Kent; one sister, Marie Kent Hood of Amite; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jane Gray Kent; his parents, Thomas W. and Camille Weishaar Kent; and two brothers, Thomas Kent Jr. and Charles R. Kent. The funeral was today at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite. Burial was at Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. Memorial contributions may be made to Oak Forest Academy Memorial Fund, 600 Walnut St., Amite 70422. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, was in charge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JOHNNY SPENCER MILLER KENTWOOD - Johnny Spencer Miller, 56, died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002, at Lallie Kemp Medical Center, Independence. He is survived by three sons, Johnny and Bryant Brumfield, both of Clarksdale, Miss., and Johnny Spencer Lard III of Kentwood; one daughter, Yashika Brumfield of Clarksdale, Miss.; four sisters, Lizzie L. Miller of Kentwood, Lizzie Mary Miller, Faye Miller and Lois Miller, all of Kentwood; his mother, Lois B. Miller of Kentwood; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Johnnie S. Miller. Visitation will be today at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 to 9 p.m. The Rev. F.C. Stallworth will conduct the funeral at Union Chapel AME Church, Kentwood, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABE HEWITT STARKEY CENTRAL - Abe Hewitt Starkey, 94, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2002, at Baton Rouge Medical General Medical Center, Mid City. He was a native of Tangipahoa Parish, a retired superintendent with Istrouma Post Office and was a member of First Horse Calvary of World War II. He was a member of Central Masonic Lodge 442 F&AM and a member of Blackwater United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Donna Edwards Starkey of Baton Rouge; two sons, Robert H. Starkey of Springfield and David M. Starkey of Baton Rouge; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Columbus Burlin Starkey and Georgia Hewett Starkey; two sisters, Alice S. Waltersdorf and Ardys S. Robertson; one son, Kirk E. Starkey; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be at Rabenhorst East Funeral Home today from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Mark Martin conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IRVIN GEORGE STEVENS PONCHATOULA - Irvin George Stevens, 73, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2002, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, Independence. He was a native of Ponchatoula and a member of the 11th Airborne Paratroopers in World War II. He is survived by three sons, Ricky, Danny and Larry Stevens, all of Ponchatoula; one daughter, Carol Stevens of Ponchatoula; two brothers, Gene and Gary Stevens, both of Ponchatoula; eight grandchildren and one step-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Millard Pete and Olivia Brown Stevens; one brother, Ray Stevens; and one sister, Audrey Ruth Stevens. He donated his body to science. A memorial service will be Saturday at noon at the Bob Davis Hangar located on the northwest side of the Hammond Airport. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HELEN MARY NOVAK SZANYI HUNGARIAN SETTLEMENT - Helen Mary Novak Szanyi, 85, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Cleveland, Ohio, and a member of Hungarian Presbyterian Church in Albany. She is survived by three daughters, Mary Theresa S. Demmerly of LaPlace, Dorothy Rose S. Walsh of New Orleans, and Carol Ann S. Grimmer of Denham Springs; two sons, John Stephen Szanyi of Livingston and Joseph Ray Szanyi of Baton Rouge; one sister, Rose Gaydos of Albany; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Steve and Mary Novak; and her husband, Jose Szanyi. Visitation will be Saturday at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Sunday at Hungarian Presbyterian Church, Albany, from noon until the Rev. Don Bassett conducts the funeral at 2 p.m. November 11, 2002 * Guydia Scardina Bevere, 79, Tickfaw * Sandra Lamonte Olivia, 78, Hammond * Clarence Pea Jr., 24, Ponchatoula * Don Bradford Rollinson, 62, Montpelier * Jacqueline Booth Bell Wild, 77, Pumpkin Center * Myrtle Clair Saltzman Williams, 88, Manchac GUYDIA SCARDINA BEVERE TICKFAW - Guydia "Tiny" Scardina Bevere, 79, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Tickfaw. She is survived by one son, Larry Bevere of Tickfaw; two daughters, Joanna B. Tucker and Rosemary Bevere, both of Tickfaw; one brother, Michael Scardina of Tickfaw; one sister, Rose S. Callicotte of Jasper, Texas; five grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John S. Bevere; her parents, Peter and Mary Cardella Scardina; four brothers, Sam, Carlo, Joe and Tony Scardina; three sisters, Mary Gennaro, Phyllis Giardina and Lucille Petrosky. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. vigil prayer service and Tuesday from 8 to 9:30 a.m. The funeral will be Tuesday at 10 at Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church, Tickfaw. Burial will be in Tickfaw Catholic Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SANDRA LAMONTE OLIVIA Sandra Lamonte Olivia, 78, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002, at Lakeview Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Tickfaw. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Jane Wardell of Baton Rouge; one son, Vincent Olivia of Denham Springs; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; two sisters, Frances Tortorice of Independence and Mary Prine of Chalmette; and two brothers, Salvadore Lamonte and Anthony Lamonte, both of Hammond. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent H. Olivia; her parents, Tony and Josephine Anzange Lamonte; and two brothers, Joseph and Larry Lamonte. Visitation will be Tuesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 to 9:45 a.m. The funeral will be at 10. Burial will be in Rose Memorial Park Cemetery. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLARENCE PEA JR. PONCHATOULA - Clarence Pea Jr., 24, died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002. He is survived by his parents, Clarence Pea Sr. and Ola Mae Pea; four sisters, Gwendolyn Pea, Lorie Pea, Keewanda Pea, all of Ponchatoula, and Tammy Pines of Loranger. Visitation will be today at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 4 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Gerald Cheatham will conduct the funeral Tuesday at Star Valley Baptist Church, Ponchatoula, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DON BRADFORD ROLLINSON MONTPELIER - Don Bradford Rollinson, 62, died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, Independence. He was a native of Oak Grove and a truck owner/operator. He is survived by his wife, Marie Rollinson of Montpelier; four stepsons, Gary Laseter of Mandeville, Jimmy Laseter of Greensburg, Kelly Laseter of Bush and Buddy Thomas of Jackson; one stepdaughter, Cynthia Litzenberger of Bogalusa; one sister, Minnie Marie Carpenter of Greenwood, Miss.; and three brothers, Kenneth Rollinson of Harrison, Ark., Hubert Ray Rollinson of Oak Grove and John Clayton Rollinson of Denham Springs; and numerous grandchildren. The Rev. W.S. Manchester conducted the funeral today at McKneely Funeral Home. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pine Grove. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JACQUELINE BOOTH BELL WILD PUMPKIN CENTER - Jacqueline "Jackie" Booth Bell Wild, 77, died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002, at her home. She was a native of Holden. She is survived by her husband, Byron Wild Sr. of Pumpkin Center; two daughters, Brenda Kuhn and Elizabeth "Liz" Martin, both of Pumpkin Center; one son, Byron Wild Jr. of Pumpkin Center; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Bell; parents, Henry Samuel and Agnes Gray Booth; four brothers, Alton, Fred "Slick," Melvin "Red" and Thurman "Dutch" Booth; two sisters, Dorothy Mulkey and Pearl Efferson; and one grandchild. The funeral was today at Trinity Baptist Church, Pumpkin Center, followed by burial in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Baptist Church Building Fund, 42062 Pumpkin Center Road, Hammond 70403, or Eastern Star Training Award for Religious Leadership, 44095 Arbordale Drive, Hammond. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MYRTLE CLAIR SALTZMAN WILLIAMS MANCHAC - Myrtle Clair Saltzman Williams, 88, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Manchac. She is survived by two sons, Kenneth Williams of Pineville and Keith Williams of Alpine, Texas; four daughters, Dolores W. Gainey of Prairieville, Frances W. Schenk of Baton Rouge, Sheila W. Bowles of Gulf Shores, Ala., and Linda W. Thibodeaux of Walker; two brothers, Joseph and James Saltzman, both of Ponchatoula; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest E. Williams; two sisters, Lydia Saltzman and Bertha S. Jones; one brother, George Saltzman; and one grandchild. Visitation will be Tuesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 10 p.m. with a 7 p.m. vigil prayer service and Wednesday from 8 until 10:45 a.m. The funeral will be Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ponchatoula, at 11. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. November 13, 2002 * Guycell Chadwick, 75, Arcola * Dennis Craig Easley, 49, Independence * Vicki Locicero Nickens, 38, Ponchatoula * Marie Moran Stafford, 64, Pumpkin Center * Carolyn Kiss Walker, 74, Baton Rouge * Janis Beregi Ward, 46, Freeport, Texas GUYCELL CHADWICK ARCOLA - Guycell Chadwick, 75, died Monday, Nov. 11, 2002, at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. He was a native of Nicholson, Miss., and a truck driver. He is survived by his wife, Lanell Brister Chadwick of Arcola; three sons, Jerry Guycell Chadwick and Robert Eugene Chadwick, both of Arcola; and Alan Ray Chadwick of Amite; one daughter, Dianne Chadwick Roberts of Amite; two brothers, Thairon Chadwick of Gonzales and Thornton Chadwick of Albany; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hiram and Collie Etta Chadwick; one son, Robert Earl "Buddy" Chadwick, Sr.; one brother, George Earl Chadwick; four sisters, Thelma Smith, Juanita Odom, Colita Ladner and Jeanette Chadwick; and one grandchild. The Rev. Gary Weiborg conducted the funeral today. Burial was in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, was in charge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DENNIS CRAIG EASLEY INDEPENDENCE - Dennis Craig Easley, 49, died Monday, Nov. 11, 2002, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, Independence. He was a native of Angleton, Texas. He is survived by his fiance, Karen Albin of Independence; one daughter, Crystal Easley of Denham Springs; four brothers, Ken, Willis and Shannon Easley, all of Walker, and James Easley of Independence; three sisters, Shelia Whitefield of Midland, Texas; Debbie Pilkington of Grapeland, Texas; and Barbara Blount of Springfield; and his stepmother, Hillos Easley of Satsuma. He was preceded in death by his parents, George K. Easley and Marilou Jones Wakeham; his maternal grandparents, William and Gladys Jones; and his paternal grandparents, Drew and Vinie Easley. Visitation will be today at Seale Funeral Home, Livingston, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. until Danny Carter conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in McLin Cemetery, Satsuma. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VICKI LOCICERO NICKENS PONCHATOULA - Vicki Locicero Nickens, 38, died today, Nov. 13, 2002, at her home. She was a native of Hammond, a graduate of Southwood Academy, attended Southeastern Louisiana University, was a secretary with the Hammond Developmental Center and a member of Victory Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Larry Nickens of Ponchatoula; her father, Joe Locicero Jr. of Hammond; three sisters, Marie Jones of Ponchatoula, Jeanne Jones and Linda Chandler, both of Hammond; and one brother, Joey Locicero III of Hammond. She was preceded in death by her mother, Louise Bigner Locicero; her paternal grandparents, Joe and Nellie Pellichino Locicero; and her maternal grandparents, Roger and Lillian Ballard Bigner. Visitation will be Thursday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Friday from 8 until 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Robert Parish will conduct the funeral at Victory Baptist Church, Hammond, at 10. Burial will be in Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the American Breast Cancer Association. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARIE MORAN STAFFORD PUMPKIN CENTER - Marie Moran Stafford, 64, died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, Independence. She was a native of Hammond and a member of New Beulah Baptist Church in Baptist. She is survived by her husband, Gerald "Donald" Stafford of Pumpkin Center; two sons, Frank and Orlin Stafford, both of Pumpkin Center; two sisters, Eva Lou Cannon of Holden and Barbara Martin of Pumpkin Center; two brothers, Larry Moran of Head of Island and Willis Moran of Pumpkin Center; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Amedee Joseph Moran and Dorothy Bankston Moran; two brothers, Donald and Jack Moran. Visitation will be today at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until the Rev. Carlin Sanders conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Gatlin Cemetery, Baptist. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CAROLYN KISS WALKER BATON ROUGE - Carolyn Kiss Walker, 74, died Monday, Nov. 11, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Albany, a longtime resident of Baton Rouge and a member of Jefferson United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, David R. Walker; one daughter, Becky Estes of Eunice; one son, Keith Walker of Ventress; three sisters, Dorothy Webb of Denham Springs, June Yelverton of Baton Rouge and Patty Bova of Hammond; one brother, Joseph S. Kiss of Huntsville, Texas; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Lena Kiss and an infant daughter, Nancy. The Rev. Carol Winn Crawford conducted the funeral today. Burial was in Resthaven Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Methodist Children's Home, P.O. Box 929, Ruston 71273 or a favorite charity. Rebenhorst Funeral Home, Baton Rouge, was in charge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JANIS BEREGI WARD FREEPORT, Texas - Janis Beregi Ward, 46, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002, at Angleton Danberry Medical Center, Angleton, Texas. She was a native of Livingston. She is survived by her husband, Dean K. Ward of Freeport, Texas; her father, Emery C. "Jimmy" Beregi of Livingston; one son, Bryan Christopher Ward of Lake Jackson, Texas; three sisters, Vivian Beregi Stewart and Debbie Beregi Wheat, both of Livingston, and Lynn Beregi Courtney of Holden; one brother, Jimmy C. Beregi of Livingston. She was preceded in death by her mother, Elenor Fekete Beregi. Visitation will be Thursday at Hungarian Presbyterian Church, Albany, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11:30. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, is in charge. November 14, 2002 * Ricky Paul Achord, 44, Ponchatoula * Theresa A. Brister, 41, Independence * Richard Eugene Hallum, 87, Hammond * Louise Hill, 75, Hammond * Frank Phillip Sinagra, 85, Independence RICKY PAUL ACHORD PONCHATOULA - Ricky Paul Achord, 44, died Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of Ponchatoula. He is survived by one daughter, Amber Lee Achord of Ponchatoula; and three sisters, Cindy A. Colkmire of Ponchatoula, Wendy A. Muscarello of Bay Town, Texas, and Tammy A. Ainsworth of Hammond. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Achord; and mother, and stepfather, Wanda Morse McAllister and Ben McAllister. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THERESA A. BRISTER INDEPENDENCE - Theresa A. Brister, 41, died Monday, Nov. 11, 2002, at her home. She was a native of Independence. She is survived by two sons, Draper and Jamica Brister, both of Independence; five sisters, Almeta Jackson, Iota Holden, Fannie McKinzie and Flora Martin, all of Independence, and Sylvia Smith of Lafayette; and three brothers, Charlie Brister of Shreveport, Elzey Ray Brister of Amite and Percy Brister of Jacksonville, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Floretta Brister; two sisters, Mamie Brister and Linda Smith; three brothers, Lionell, Albert Lee and Freddie Brister. Visitation will be Friday at Zion Travelers Baptist Church, Independence, from 5 p.m. until the Rev. Wilbard Jones conducts the funeral at 7. Dismissal will be Saturday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Big Zion Cemetery, Roseland. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RICHARD EUGENE HALLUM Richard Eugene Hallum, 87, died Monday, Nov. 11, 2002, at his home. He was a native of Maud, Okla., a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and retired from Southeastern Louisiana University having served as treasurer and auditor. He was a member and deacon of Woodland Park Baptist Church in Hammond. He is survived by two daughters, Margaret "Teeter" H. Mauldin of Deland, Fla., Patricia H. Poyner of Wheaton, Ill.; one sister, Marguerite Hallum of Hammond; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Mae Poole Hallum; one sister, Velda Hallum; and his parents, Richard Patrick and Mary Clark Hallum. Visitation will be Friday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 8 until 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Leon Dunn will conduct the funeral Saturday at Woodland Park Baptist Church, Hammond, at 11. Burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOUISE HILL Louise Hill, 75, native of Albany, died today, Nov. 14, 2002, at Hammond Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Geisler Funeral Home, Albany. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FRANK PHILLIP SINAGRA INDEPENDENCE - Frank Phillip "Apple" Sinagra, 85, died Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was a native of Independence, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion Post 109 of Independence. He is survived by one daughter, Rose Marie Schauf of Independence; one son, Phillip N. Sinagra of Baton Rouge; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Tontillo Sinagra; one sister, Annie Sinagra Marretta; and two brothers, Angelo and Nobby Sinagra. Visitation will be Friday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m. with a vigil prayer service at 7 and Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m. The funeral will be at 10:30 at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence. Burial will be in Colonial Mausoleum. November 15, 2002 * Alfretta Abram, 82, Seattle * Louise Lena Hill, 75, Hammond * John Daniel Jones Sr., Baton Rouge * Frank Phillip Sinagra, 85, Independence * Maggie Williams, 81, Kentwood ALFRETTA ABRAM SEATTLE - Alfretta Abram, 82, died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002, at Bessie Burton Nursing Home, Seattle. A native of Osceola, she was a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church and also attended Beacon Hill First Baptist Church. She is survived by four daughters, Shirley McCraney, Margaret Parker and Augustine Abram, all of Seattle; and Betty Floretta of Everett, Wash.; two sons, Clarence Abram of Seattle, and Jabus Abram of Kent, Wash. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Miles; her father, Isiah Miles; her husband, George Abram Sr.; one sister, Gladys Francis; two brothers, McKinley Miles and Eugene Miles; three sons, Eugene Lowery, Felix Lowery and George Abram Jr. Visitation will be Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, from 7 to 10 p.m. and Saturday at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Uneedus, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOUISE LENA HILL Louise Lena Hill, 75, died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, at Hammond Nursing Home. She was a native of Albany and a member of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is survived by her husband, Nathaniel L. Hill of Independence; three sisters, Velda H. Spillman of Bush, Pauline "Polly" H. Hutchinson of Denham Springs and Annie H. Husser of Independence; and one brother, Carl Spencer Hutchinson of Albany. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Hutchinson; one sister, Corline Cabler; and two brothers, John Hutchinson and Frank Robert "Bob" Hutchinson. Visitation will be Saturday at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, from 10 a.m. until Steve Boihem and Wiley Landry conduct the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Zion Hill Cemetery, Tickfaw. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JOHN DANIEL JONES SR. BATON ROUGE - John Daniel Jones Sr. died Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002, at Lane Memorial Hospital, Zachary. He was a native of Greensburg. He is survived by his wife, Claudia Williams Jones; three sons, Vernell, Eldorado and John Daniel Jones Jr., all of Baton Rouge; four daughters, Gwendolyn Washington, Cheryl Duhe and Debra Melton and Charlene Jones, all of Baton Rouge; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Tivee H. Jones; two sons, Nolan and Clovis "Butch" Jones; two sisters, Gladys Jones Cyrus and Conella Jones Knighten; and one brother, Leroy Jones. Visitation will be Saturday at Richardson Chapel COGIC, Baton Rouge, from 9 to 11 a.m. Charles Gordon will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Winnfield Cemetery, Baton Rouge. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FRANK PHILLIP SINAGRA INDEPENDENCE - Frank Phillip "Apple" Sinagra, 85, died Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002, at Our Lady of Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was a native of Independence, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion Post 109 of Independence. He is survived by one daughter, Rose Marie Schauf of Independence; one son, Phillip N. Sinagra of Baton Rouge; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Tontillo Sinagra; one sister, Annie Sinagra Marretta; and two brothers, Angelo and Nobby Sinagra; and his parents, Phillip and Rose Anazlone Sinagra. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m. with a vigil prayer service at 7 and Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence. Burial will be in Colonial Mausoleum. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MAGGIE WILLIAMS KENTWOOD - Maggie Williams, 81, died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002. She was a native of Hackley and a retired nurse's assistant. She is survived by one daughter, Delores Williams of Kentwood; two sons, Michael Williams of Hammond and Glen Williams Jr. of Kentwood; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be today at Crain and Sons Funeral Home, Franklinton, from 3 to 8 p.m. with family hour beginning at 7 p.m. The Rev. Fred Stallworth will conduct the funeral Saturday at Union Chapel AME Church, Kentwood, at 1 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. November 17, 2002 * Preston Andrew Baham * Mirla Booty Grace * Curtis Wayne Daniels * Henry J. Foster * Willie Myrtis Kinchen Jones * Lena Migliacio Failla Mitchell * Emmie Sue Riehl * Sylvester Frank Rohling * Laurence Howard Smith * Charles M. Statham * Thomas James Traylor * Valley Joseph Vead Jr. PRESTON ANDREW BAHAM INDEPENDENCE - Preston Andrew Baham, 91, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Tangipahoa Parish and a resident of Independence. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post No. 109 in Independence, Amvets Post No. 68 in Springfield, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3652 in Hammond and DAV Chapter 50 of the Florida Parishes. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Harter Baham, Independence; his daughter, Evelyn Pigott, Springfield; his son, Danny Cooper, Robert; four grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. His granddaughter, Elizabeth McCarter, his brother, Shelton Baham, his half brothers Ellis, Gus, Elijah and Eugene Baham and his half sisters Margaret and Catherine Baham and Ida Poplius all preceded him in death. Visitation will be Monday at Harry McKneely & Son, Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m. and after 8 a.m. on Tuesday until the religious service at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. The Revs. Stanley Baham and Mike Vaughn will conduct the service. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MIRLA BOOTY GRACE AMITE - Mirla Booty Grace, 78, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at Summit Hospital in Baton Rouge. She was a native of Spring Creek and a resident of Amite. She was president of Redi Mix Concrete. Survivors include her daughter, Linda Grace Allen, Denham Springs; her sisters, Verlie Peek of Amite, Josephine Gatlin of Port Arthur, Texas, Perle Mae Jones of Walker and Bonnie Fay Hunter of Bolivar; her brothers, Jewel C. Booty Sr. of Bolivar, Gayle R. Booty of Morgan City, Glen A. Booty of Kentwood and R.J. Booty and Donnie Ray Booty, both of Bolivar. Her husband, Felix A. Grace; son, Felix Wayman Grace; sister, Frances Corine Booty and brother, Robert Lavern Booty, preceded her in death. Visitation was Saturday at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite. The Rev. David Cutrer conducted the service. Burial was in Amite Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CURTIS WAYNE DANIELS HOLDEN - Curtis Wayne Daniels, 58, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2002. He was a native of Albany, a member of Carpenter Local 1098 and served his country in the U.S. National Guard. Survivors include his wife, Doreen D. Daniels, Holden; his son, James Wayne Anthony, Folsom; his step-sons William Carlton Maharrey of Kentwood, Terry Wayne Maharrey of Clinton and Michael Shawn Owens of Independence; his sister, Diane Daniels Quinlivan, Albany; his brothers, Arthur Eugene Daniels of Amite and Stanley Ray Daniels of Livingston; and five grandchildren. His parents, James Wesley and Beatrice Neal Daniels; his brother, James Alton Daniels; and a step-granddaughter, Evelyn Marie Maharrey, preceded him in death. Family members may be contacted for service arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Odyssey Hospice, 7095 Wrenwood Blvd., Baton Rouge 70809, or to the Cancer Society. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HENRY J. FOSTER WALKER - Henry J. Foster, 72, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at the Baton Rouge General Hospital at Bluebonnet. He was the owner of Foster's Glass and served on the Ward Two Water District board. He was a former president of the Louisiana Coon Hunter's Association. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Young Foster, Walker; his daughter, Sherry Newsom, Walker; his sons, Michael Foster of Denham Springs and Scott Foster of Walker; his sisters, Rita Nell Horton of Amite and Linda Hutchinson of Ponchatoula; his brothers, Sitman and Carl Foster, both of New Orleans; nine grandchildren and one great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his son, Mark Foster; his sister Mona Foster; and his brother, Jesse Reed Foster. Visitation will be Monday at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 5 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 until the service 10 a.m. Burial will be in Hutchinson Cemetery in St. Helena Parish. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WILLIE MYRTIS KINCHEN JONES Willie Myrtis Kinchen Jones, 89, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at her Hammond residence. She was a native of Albany and a minister of the gospel for many years. Survivors include her sister, Lessie Ratliff, Baptist; her special niece and nephew, Jim and Alice Amacker; and other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Gordon Jones, and her siblings, William, Louis, David, Woodrow and Sherman Kinchen and her sisters, Effie Jenkins, Velma Amato, Della Sanchez and Elvia Wilson. Visitation will be Monday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday after 8 a.m. until the religious service at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. The Rev. Jeff Chapman will conduct the service. Burial will be in Bradford Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LENA MIGLIACIO FAILLA MITCHELL TICKFAW - Lena Migliacio Failla Mitchell, 88, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center. She was a native of Independence. Survivors include her son, Anthony Failla; her brothers, Frank and Dominick Restivo; her sisters, Pauline Abene, Mary Lamonte, Frances Lamonte, Christine Castjohn and Phine Abene; one grandchild and three great-grandchildren. Her first husband, Joseph Failla; her second husband, Henry Mitchell; her daughter, Rose Failla; her brother, Jim Migliacio; and her sisters, Margaret Loupe and Annie Restivo, preceded her in death. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son, Hammond, from 5 to 8 p.m. and Monday after 8 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. A mass of Christian burial conducted by the Dominican fathers will be at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church. Burial will be in Colonial Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EMMIE SUE RIEHL Emmie Sue Riehl, 77, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at Belle Maison Nursing Home. She was a native and longtime resident of McComb. She was a retired office nurse for Dr. T.L. Moore Jr. with 37 years service and a former church secretary for J.J. White Memorial Presbyterian Church for seven years. She was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Sharron Riehl Santangelo and Anthony Santangelo, Independence; a granddaughter and other cousins, nieces, nephews and in- laws. Her husband, James Riehl, and an infant brother preceded her in death. Visitation is today at Catchings Funeral Home, McComb, from 5 to 8 p.m. with a rosary service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Monday at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church at 9 a.m. until mass at 10 a.m. with Father Bill Henry conducting the service. Burial will be in Hollywood Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SYLVESTER FRANK ROHLING Sylvester Frank Rohling, 84, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center. He was a native of New Munich, Minn., and a resident of Hammond. Survivors include his wife, Esther Juliasohayda Rohling; his daughters, Esther Pam Newman, Joanne Tallo and Debbie Stevens; his sister, Lorraine Rohling; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Monday after 8 a.m. until 9:40 a.m. Dominican fathers will conduct a mass of Christian burial at Holy Ghost Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in Rose Memorial Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LAURENCE HOWARD SMITH Laurence Howard Smith, 61, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at his Hammond residence. He was a native of Morristown, N.J. Survivors include his wife, Carole Curry Smith, Hammond; His son and fiancee, Laurence Howard Smith ll and Jennifer Holcomb, Hammond; his daughter and son-in- law, Laurie Smith Vilardo and Scott B. Vilardo, Independence; and his grandson, Roman Chandler Vilardo, Independence. His parents, Howard Frank and Anna Mae Bronner Smith, and his brother, Frank Smith, preceded him in death. Visitation will be Monday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday after 8 a.m. until 9:40 a.m. Dominican fathers will conduct a mass of Christian burial at Holy Ghost Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHARLES M. STATHAM BOLIVAR - Charles M. Statham, 71, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at his residence. He was a retired tractor mechanic with Hood Tractor in Amite and a member of the Sunnyhill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Frances Creel Statham, Bolivar; his daughters, Margaret McIntyre and Gail Hartman, both of Bolivar; his son, Dale Statham, Bolivar; his sister, Dorothy Hodges, Bolivar; and three grandchildren. Visitation will be today at Crain Funeral Home, Franklinton, after 11 a.m. until the service at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Ray Schilling and the Rev. Otho Schilling will conduct the service. Burial will be in Statham Cemetery in Mt. Hermon. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THOMAS JAMES TRAYLOR KENTWOOD - Thomas James Traylor, 68, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb, Miss. He was a truck driver, a native of Tangipahoa Parish and a resident of Kentwood. Survivors include his wife, Martha Cooper Traylor, Kentwood; his mother, Rita Hutchinson Traylor, Brookhaven, Miss.; his sisters, Wilda Gill of Amite, Nancy Loper and Jo Ann Smith, both of Brookhaven, Miss., Lois Leonard of Springfield and Sharon Bevil of Gramercy; his step-children, Shirley Dykes, Martha Fay Dykes, Ruthie Dykes, Lila Jean Wascom, Eugene Travis, Phillip Dykes, Carl Ray Dykes, Jimmy Wayne Dykes, Edward Dykes, Jackie Dykes and Jerry Lee Dykes; and numerous nieces and nephews. His father, T.J. Traylor, and his sisters, Bertie Ballard and Yvonne Chenevert, preceded him in death. Visitation will be today at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. until the religious service at 10 a.m. The Revs. Brad Terrell and Riley Hinton will conduct the service. Burial will be in Tangipahoa Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALLEY JOSEPH VEAD JR. ROBERT - Valley Joseph Vead Jr., 60, died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center. He was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Robert. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Hammond. Survivors include his wife, Pat Coco Vead, Robert; his daughter, Kristie K. Vead, New Orleans; his brother, Dale Vead, Hessmer and his half-brother, Gene Ducote, Moreauville. His parents, Valley and Reva Lambert Vead, preceded him in death. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Monday after 8 a.m. until the religious service at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. The Rev. Larry Brignac will conduct the service. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Monday in St. Paul Cemetery in Mansura. November 18, 2002 * Alvin Gaylon Baham, 72, Gretna * Cresenda Jan Cali, 29, Ponchatoula * Merrilyn Bernard Faust, 62, Ponchatoula * Ethel Case Goza, 77, Tickfaw ALVIN GAYLON BAHAM GRETNA - Alvin Gaylon Baham, a 72-year-old attorney and former fighter pilot, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at his home in Gretna. On graduating from Louisiana State University, he served as a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force and was with the 159th Fighter Group, flying F-102s with the Louisiana Air National Guard. His juris doctorate degree was from Loyola University, and he practiced law in the New Orleans area. Survivors include his wife, Marlyn Rhea; three sons, Alvin Melton, Ivy Clay and Gaylon Timothy; and three grandchildren. Visitation will be at Mothe Funeral Home, Harvey, Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the funeral at 1:30 p.m. A graveside service will follow in Husser at 4 p.m. CRESENDA JAN CALI PONCHATOULA - Cresenda Jan Cali, 29, a native and resident of Ponchatoula, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at her home. Survivors include her husband, John McClendon of Ponchatoula; a son, Nigel Layne McClendon of Ponchatoula; her parents, Vito Jr. and Shelley Bel Cali of Hammond; a sister, Julie Kristi Cali of Hammond; and her grandfather, Vito Cali of Hammond. Grandparents Annie Campagna Cali and Robbie and Janice Blount Beyl preceded her in death. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula Tuesday from 6 until 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10 a.m. The Rev. Marvin Poole will conduct the service in the funeral home chapel, and burial will be in Wetmore Cemetery. MERRILYN BERNARD FAUST PONCHATOULA - Merrilyn Bernard Faust, a 62-year-old native of Hammond and resident of Ponchatoula, died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002, at her home. She is survived by a daughter, Melissa Faust Cooper of Pompano Beach, Fla.; a son, W. Bryant Faust IV of Metairie; a sisters, Linda Bernard Starkey of Hammond; and four grandchildren. A son, Wesley Brent Faust, and her parents, Juel and Daisy Evans Bernard. Visitation will be Tuesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 10 p.m. Burial will be in Ponchatoula. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. ETHEL CASE GOZA TICKFAW - Ethel Case Goza, 77, a native of Magnolia, Miss., and resident of Tickfaw, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. Survivors include her husband, Joseph "Joe" Goza of Tickfaw; a daughter, Cindy Goza Rishton of Tickfaw; a sister, Norma Cooper of Magnolia; three brothers, Leon "Harold" Case of Tickfaw, Pete Case of Magnolia, and Paul Case of Brandon, Miss. Her parents, John C. and Annie Whittington Case, preceded her in death as did a son, Joseph Goza Jr., and five brothers, Robert, Wilford, Steve, Alvin and Clyde Case. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home, Hammond, Tuesday from 6 until 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. The Rev. Stanley Baham will conduct the service, and burial will be in New Beulah Cemetery. November 19, 2002 * Cresenda Jan Cali, 29, Ponchatoula * Merrilyn Bernard Faust, 62, Ponchatoula * Clair June Famularo Rittiner, 88, Tickfaw CRESENDA JAN CALI PONCHATOULA - Cresenda Jan Cali, 29, a native and resident of Ponchatoula, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at her home. Survivors include her husband, John McClendon of Ponchatoula; a son, Nigel Layne McClendon of Ponchatoula; her parents, Vito Jr. and Shelley Beyl Cali of Hammond; a sister, Julie Kristi Cali of Hammond; and her grandfather, Vito Cali of Hammond. Grandparents Annie Campagna Cali and Robbie and Janice Blount Beyl preceded her in death. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula tonight from 6 until 9 and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10. The Rev. Marvin Poole will conduct the service, and burial will be in Wetmore Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MERRILYN BERNARD FAUST PONCHATOULA - Merrilyn Bernard Faust, 62, died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002, at her home. She was a native of Hammond. She is survived by one daughter, Melissa Faust Cooper of Pompano Beach, Fla.; one son, W. Bryant Faust IV of Metairie; one sister, Linda Bernard Starkey of Hammond; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Wesley Brent Faust; and her parents, Juel and Daisy Evans Bernard. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Ponchatoula. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLAIR JUNE FAMULARO RITTINER TICKFAW - Clair June Famularo Rittiner, 88, died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002, at her home. She was a native of New Orleans, and a housewife. She is survived by one daughter, June Rittiner Watkins of Pasadena, Texas; three sons, Louis Rittiner III of San Diego, Roy O. Rittiner Jr. of Tickfaw and Douglas F. Rittiner of Metairie; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy O. Rittiner Sr.; parents, Felix and Mamie Noonan Famularo; and one brother, August Famularo. Visitation will be Wednesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 8 until 10 a.m. A Mass will be Thursday at Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church, Tickfaw, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in St. Louis Cemetery, New Orleans. November 20, 2002 * Clara J. Alexander, 68, Ponchatoula * Phillip H. Craig Sr., 70, Amite * Luther Dickerson, 91, Hammond * Telliot Joseph Dupuy, 75, Maurepas * Bernice O. Vicknair Gregoire, 85, Springfield * Virgie Cooper Jordan, 65, Hammond * Hermalinda Partida, Jalisco, Mexico * Jeremiah Richard Schmidt Jr., infant, Hammond CLARA J. ALEXANDER PONCHATOULA - Clara J. Alexander, 68, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at her home. She was a native of Covington. She is survived by two daughters, Ursula Brown of Ponchatoula and Joyce Alexander of Los Angeles; two sons, Carl McFadden of Baton Rouge and Donald R. Brown of Ponchatoula; three sisters, Imogene Wells and Claralean Alexander, both of Ponchatoula, and Patricia Conerly of Hammond; one brother, Sylvester Russell of Ponchatoula; her father, James Russell of Ponchatoula; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ophelia Russell; two sons, Michael Brown and Roy Robertson; a daughter, Christine McFadden; two sisters, Ora Lee Alexander and Pamas Lee Ross; her biological father, Eugene Alexander; and one grandchild. Visitation will be Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PHILLIP H. CRAIG SR. AMITE - Phillip H. Craig Sr., 70, died Monday, Nov. 18, 2002, at his home. He was a native of Janesville, Wis. He is survived by his wife, Estelle C. Craig; three sons, Phillip H. Craig Jr. of Centerville, Iowa; Daniel H. Craig II of Magnolia, Miss.; Delbert H. Craig of Crystal Springs, Miss.; one daughter, Tressie C. Lassabe of Unionville, Mo.; two sisters, Dorothy C. Webb of Rudolph, Wis., and June Craig of Harahan; one brother, Jimmy Craig of Harahan; 11 grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel H. Craig Sr.; his mother, Margret C. Messenger; three sisters, Annette C. Garner, Phyllis C. James and Betty Craig; and one son, Thomas H. Craig. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Richardson Funeral Home, Amite. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LUTHER DICKERSON Luther Dickerson, 91, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of St. James Baptist Church of Holde; and a Southeastern Louisiana University dairyman. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Vale Dickerson of Hammond; one daughter, Patsy Smith of Ponchatoula; seven sons, James Dickerson of Tickfaw, Luther Dickerson Jr. of Eaton Rapids, Mich., John Dickerson of Hammond, Albert Dickerson of Ponchatoula, Danny Dickerson of Pottersville, Mich., Lazon Dickerson of Albany and Ricky Dickerson of Independence; 27 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Rebecca Reid Dickerson; one son, Harvey Dickerson; one sister, Ora Belle Lee; two brothers, Ward and John Joseph Dickerson; and one grandchild. Visitation will be Thursday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Tex Guidry conducts the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Natalbany Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TELLIOTT JOSEPH DUPUY MAUREPAS - Telliot Joseph "Sonny" Dupuy, 75, died Monday, Nov. 18, 2002, at Lakewood Quarters Nursing Home, Baton Rouge. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict, a member of the American Legion Post 258 of Springfield and VFW Post 3267 of Harahan. He is survived by three sisters, Doris Lambert of Gonzales and Margie Sullivan and Audrey Brignac, both of Baton Rouge. He was preceded in death by his wife, Verdie Martin Dupuy; his parents, Arthur and Lillie Fontenot Dupuy; one brother, Edgar Dupuy; and one sister, Elizabeth Dupuy Deslatte. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Thursday at St. Stephen Catholic Church, Whitehall, from 9:30 until Mass at 10:30. Burial will be in Whitehall Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BERNICE O. VICKNAIR GREGOIRE SPRINGFIELD - Bernice O. Vicknair Gregoire, 85, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Head of Island. She is survived by three daughters, Odelia Gregoire Coats of Springfield, Lucille Gregoire Davidson of Baltimore and Patricia Gregoire Clary of Hammond; two sons, Wesley W. Gregoire and John H. Gregoire, both of Springfield; 18 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.W. Gregoire; five brothers, two sisters and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be Thursday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Friday from 8 to 9:30 a.m. The funeral will be at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Springfield, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VIRGIE COOPER JORDAN Virgie Cooper Jordan, 65, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002, at Lakeview Regional Medical Center, Covington. She is survived by her husband, J.W. Jordan of Hammond; two daughters, Sandra Haskell Starkey of Pumpkin Center and Mary Lou Jordan Sharp of Loranger; two sons, James Glen Jordan of Franklinton and Ricky Jordan of Hammond; five brothers, Sidney Cooper of Montgomery, Ala., Lucius Earl Cooper of Hammond, Edward Henry "Ned" Cooper of California, Charles Cooper of Alexandria and James Cooper of Hammond; and one sister, Sylvia Wilson of Loranger. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Myrtle Cooper and Richard and Catherine Jordan; and one daughter, Carolyn Joyce Jordan. Visitation will be Thursday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday from noon until the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in New Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HERMALINDA PARTIDA JALISCO, Mexico - Hermalinda Partida died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, in Covington due to injuries suffered in a car accident while visiting family. She is survived by children, siblings and numerous grandchildren. Visitation will be today at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, from 1 to 7 p.m. with Mass at 4:30 p.m. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JEREMIAH RICHARD SCHMIDT JR. Jeremiah Richard Schmidt Jr., infant, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced with Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond. November 21, 2002 * Elt Anderson, 90, Roseland * Hollis Dickerson, 72, Kentwood * John Alfred Jett, 65, Ponchatoula * Ella Jones, 77, Tickfaw * Virgie Cooper Jordan, 65, Hammond * Louis Walter McDowell, 59, Greensburg * Lula Mae Brown Moore, 65, Albany * Henry M. Ulrich Jr., Metairie ELT ANDERSON ROSELAND - Elt Anderson, 90, died Nov. 14, 2002, at Belle Masion Nursing Home. She was a native of Roseland. She is survived by four sons, Wallace Anderson, Walter Anderson, James O. Anderson, all of Roseland, and Ivey Anderson of Uneedus; three daughters, Alice Lampton and Patricia Anderson, both of Roseland, and Hazel Mobley of Independence; one sister, Ruth Robertson of Hammond; 29 grandchildren and 59 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one daughter, four sisters, three brothers and one grandchild. Visitation will be Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Hosea Cook will conduct the funeral Saturday at Mount Canaan Missionary Baptist Church at 1 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLLIS DICKERSON KENTWOOD - Hollis Dickerson, 72, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at Baton Rouge General Hospital. He was a retired logger. He is survived by his wife, Mamie Walker Dickerson of Tylertown, Miss.; one son, Claude V. Dickerson of Magnolia, Miss.; one sister, May Bell Wright of Baton Rouge; three brothers, Willie Dickerson of California, John D. Dickerson and I. Dickerson, both of Kentwood; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Lubertha Dickerson; one son, Charles E. Dickerson; and two brothers, Eric Dickerson and Eugene Dickerson. Visitation will be Friday at Angelic Funeral Home, Roseland, from 4 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Jessie Barnes will conduct the funeral Saturday at St. Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Tylertown, Miss., at 1 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JOHN ALFRED JETT PONCHATOULA - John Alfred Jett, 65, died died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of New Orleans. He is survived by his wife, Willie Mae Foster Jett of Ponchatoula; one daughter, Vicki Lynn Lewis of Mobile, Ala.; one son, John Alfred Jett Jr. of Amite; four sisters, Mary Preston, Edith Smith, Willie Mae Crenshaw and Lidia Ann Jett, all of New Orleans; and three brothers, Albert E. Jett, Charles D. Jett and Ronald T. Jett, all of New Orleans. He was preceded in death by one brother, James E. Jett. Visitation will Friday at Tasker's Memorial AME Zion Church, Ponchatoula, from 4 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Willie G. Johnson Sr. will conduct the funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ELLA JONES TICKFAW - Ella Jones, 77, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at Charity Hospital, New Orleans. She is survived by three daughters, Ethel J. Carter of Hammond, Joyce Warren of Natalbany and Elouise J. Francis of Houston; six sons, Willie Jones of New Orleans, Andrew Jones of Hammond, Daniel Jones Jr. of Orlando, Fla., and Milton, Joseph and Phillip Jones, all of Tickfaw; three sisters, Clementine Durham and Josephine Rafus, both of Hammond, and Clara Zachary of Orlando, Fla.; and one brother, Phillip Williams of Orlando, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Jones Sr.; three daughters, Ellen Bernice, Annie Bel, and Jessie Mae; four brothers, one sister and her parents. Visitation will be Friday at Rock Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Natalbany, from 6 to 10 p.m. The Rev. Earnest Labee will conduct the funeral Saturday at 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Natalbany. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VIRGIE COOPER JORDAN Virgie Cooper Jordan, 65, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002, at Lakeview Regional Medical Center, Covington. She is survived by her husband, J.W. Jordan of Hammond; two daughters, Sandra Haskell Starkey of Pumpkin Center and Mary Lou Jordan Sharp of Loranger; two sons, James Glen Jordan of Franklinton and Ricky Jordan of Hammond; five brothers, Sidney Cooper of Montgomery, Ala.; Lucius Earl Cooper of Hammond, Edward Henry "Ned" Cooper of California, Charles Cooper of Alexandria, and James Cooper of Hammond; one sister, Sylvia Wilson of Loranger; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Myrtle Cooper and Richard and Catherine Jordan; and one daughter, Carolyn Joyce Jordan. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Friday from noon until the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in New Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOUIS WALTER MCDOWELL GREENSBURG - Louis Walter McDowell, 59, died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002, at Ochsner Foundation Hospital, Jefferson. He was a native of Port Allen, a retired U.S. Air Force serviceman, a veteran of Vietnam and chairman of the deacons at First Baptist Church in Greensburg. He is survived by his wife, Gilda Hutchinson McDowell of Greensburg; one daughter, Sandra Abbott of Florida; two sons, Jim and Jody McDowell, both of Florida; four stepsons, Mike, Steve and Scott Easley, all of Baton Rouge, and Mark Easley of Greensburg; three brothers, Robert McDowell of Arkansas, Byron McDowell of Denham Springs and Tim McDowell of California; one sister, Linda Villarubia of Prairieville; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rita Adamson; his stepfather, Earl Adamson; and his father, Robert G. McDowell. Visitation will be Friday at First Baptist Church, Greensburg, from 10 a.m. until the Rev. Luther Stanford conducts the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 37, Greensburg 70441. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LULA MAE BROWN MOORE ALBANY - Lula Mae Brown Moore, 65, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, Huntington Memorial Hospital, Pasadena, Calif. She is survived by her husband, William C. Moore Sr. of Albany; her stepmother, Eunice Brown of Hammond; two daughters, Alice Burns of Montebello, Calif., and Vivian McGee of Hammond; one son, William C. Moore Jr. of Atlanta; one sister, Sheila Carter of Hammond; and one brother, Melvin Brown of Walker. She was preceded in death by her mother, Earline Lewis; her father, Charles Brown; and her brother, Eddie Lee Brown. The wake will be Friday at Sweethome Missionary Baptist Church, Albany, from 7 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Charles Hart will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11. Burial will be in the church cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HENRY M. ULRICH JR. METAIRIE - Henry M. "Chic" Ulrich Jr. died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Maude Adams Ulrich; two sons, H. Michael Ulrich III and E. Allen Ulrich; two daughters, Sharen Wilson and Judy Planetta; a stepson, Michael Logrie; a stepdaughter, Cindy Woessner; a brother, Carl L. Ulrich; a sister, Ann Groesch; 19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and three great-greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Dianne Waguespack; and one sister, Esther Rodeman. Visitation will be Saturday from 10 a.m. until Mass at the Jefferson Chapel of Tharp Sontheimer Tharp Funeral Home, Metairie, at noon. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Kidney Foundation, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852. November 22, 2002 * Mary Ann Cheever, 75, Ponchatoula * Geneva Foster, 82, Bridge City * Ellen Virginia Joiner, 76, Loranger * Mary Wilburn McCorkle, 47, Walker * Henry Williams, 89, Hammond MARY ANN CHEEVER PONCHATOULA - Mary Ann Cheever, 75, died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002, at Belle Maison Nursing Home, Hammond. She was a native of Union Town, Ala., and an active worker for the Tangipahoa Parish Food Pantry. She is survived by three daughters, Carolyn Russo of Slidell, Jacqueline Mutz of Lacombe and Catherine Cheever of Denver; two brothers, Robert DeLoach of Anniston, Ala., and Donald DeLoach of Union Springs, Ala.; one sister, Cecil Ellen Etheridge of Attala, Ala.; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Shirley Lee Cheever; three brothers, Woodrow, Sole and Carl DeLoach. Visitation will be Saturday at Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, from noon until the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens, Hammond. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GENEVA FOSTER BRIDGE CITY - Geneva Foster, 82, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, at West Jefferson Medical Center, Marrero. She was a native of Bogalusa and an inspector for a bag manufacturer. She is survived by 12 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Will Foster; her mother, Estella Thompson Foster; three sisters, Suzy Foster, Emily Mae Dominiquie and Ruby Adams; three brothers, Eugene Foster, Allen Foster and Willie W. Foster. Visitation will be Saturday at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 10 a.m. until the Rev. Marshall Wallace conducts the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ELLEN VIRGINIA JOINER LORANGER - Ellen Virginia "Pat" Joiner, 76, died today, Nov. 22, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced with Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARY WILBURN MCCORKLE WALKER - Mary Wilburn McCorkle, 47, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church, Denham Springs. She is survived by two daughters, Hope McCorkle of Walker and Faith Ford of McComb, Miss.; her mother, Carol Wilburn of Denham Springs; a half-sister, Louise Williams of Spring, Texas; two brothers, Bob Wilburn of Baton Rouge and Don Wilburn of Watson; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Wayne McCorkle; and her father, Clarence Wilburn. Visitation will be today at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Red Oak Cemetery, Livingston. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HENRY WILLIAMS Henry Williams, 89, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, at Hammond Nursing Home. He was a native of Hammond, a U.S. Army veteran and owned and operated Williams and Son Wholesale Produce in Hammond. He was a longtime member and elder of First Christian Church in Hammond. He is survived by his wife, Nora Meszaros Williams of Hammond; two daughters, Karin W. Harper and Lisa Kay Williams, both of Hammond. He was preceded in death by his brother, I.Z. Williams; one sister, Gladys Williams Cason; and his parents, Sam and Lulu Mahlouf Williams. Visitation will be Saturday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 9 a.m. until the Rev. William Eubanks conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. November 24, 2002 * James Baham, 60, Walker * Ellen Virginia Oliphant Joiner, 76, Loranger * Joseph E. Cutrer, 83, Kentwood * Edward Fritz Kyzar Sr., 59, Ponchatoula * Fern Harvin Jenkins, 83, St. Bernard JAMES BAHAM WALKER - James Baham, 60, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was a native of Natalbany, a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Doyle Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Betty Harmsen Baham of Walker; two daughters, Brenda Lee Baham Dekeyzer and Dana Marie Baham Crayton; four sisters, Wilma Lea Jackson, Mary P. Andrews, Martha L. Clayton and Elizabeth A. Lowe; three brothers, Gus Taylor Baham, Shelby Baham and Matthew Baham Jr.; and two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew C. and Mattie Baham. Visitation will be today at Seale Funeral Home, Livingston, from 5 to 10 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Delmas Taylor and the Rev. Andrew Voss conduct the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Satsuma Baptist Church Cemetery, Livingston. Memorials may be made to Satsuma Baptist Church, Colyell Pentecostal Church and Doyle Baptist Church. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JOSEPH E. CUTRER KENTWOOD - Joseph E. "Ted" Cutrer, 83, died Friday, Nov. 22, 2002, at his home. He was a native of Osyka, Miss., a carpenter and boilermaker. He is survived by his wife, Camille Feigler Cutrer of Kentwood; two daughters, Gayle Cutrer and Bridgette Cutrer, both of Kentwood; two sons, Ronnie Cutrer of Kentwood and Kenny Cutrer of Greenwell Springs; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph J. and Jessie Magee Cutrer; a son, Gary Lee Cutrer; four brothers, Hillary Cutrer, Bill Cutrer, Lloyd Cutrer and C.B. Cutrer; two sisters, Bernice Hughes and Hazel Bullock; and a grandson. Visitation continues today at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, until the Rev. Danny Smith conducts the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to North Oaks Hospice Foundation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EDWARD FRITZ KYZAR SR. PONCHATOULA - Edward Fritz Kyzar Sr., 59, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. He was a native of Hammond and a truck driver. He is survived by his wife, Cora Ricks Kyzar of Ponchatoula; two sons, Edward F. Kyzar Jr. of Robert and John A. Kyzar of Slidell; two daughters, Carol K. Wells of Ponchatoula and Myrtle K. Newman of Hammond; two sisters, Maryjane Edwards of Baton Rouge and Myrtle Wittler of Gellette, Wyo.; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elza and Maggie Stevens Kyzar; three brothers, Earl Kyzar, Wallace Kyzar and George Shiery; and four sisters, Doris Mulkey, Frances Fox, Margarette Kyzar and Margaret Kyzar. The Rev. Barry Stanley conducted the funeral Saturday, and burial was in New Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, was in charge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FERN HARVIN JENKINS ST. BERNARD - Fern Harvin Jenkins, 83, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, at Chalmette Medical Center. She was a native of St. Helena Parish and a retired clerk with the St. Helena Parish School Board office. She is survived by two daughters, Gale Jenkins of Amite and Debbie Jenkins of Chalmette; a son, Rick Jenkins of Gardener, Mont.; two sisters, Wanda H. Mattio and Eve Harvin, both of Marrero; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Jenkins; and two brothers, Harold Harvin and Leon Harvin. Visitation will be Monday at Crain Funeral Home, Franklinton, from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Casey Tingle conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Ellis Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ELLEN VIRGINIA OLIPHANT JOINER LORANGER - Ellen Virginia "Pat" Oliphant Joiner, 76, died Friday, Nov. 22, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She is survived by three sons, Alfred Joiner, Jerry Joiner and Steve Joiner, all of Loranger; three daughters, Linda Decota of Ponchatoula, Sandra Hendon of Loranger and Nadine Anderson of Amite; a sister, Nettie Oliphant Lester of Loranger; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Simon J. Oliphant Sr. and Emma Willie Oliphant; her husband, Clinton G. Joiner; and a brother, Simon J. Oliphant Jr. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely Funeral Home, Hammond, from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Jimmy Wall conducts the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Oak Grove Church of God Cemetery, Loranger. November 25, 2002 * Zearlea Brumfield, 91, Ponchatoula * Keith Martin Carbo, 51, Denham Springs * Jules Roy Lavigne, 88, Ponchatoula * Robert R. Mixon, 62, Baton Rouge * Theresa Lynn Simpson, 35, Kentwood ZEARLEA BRUMFIELD PONCHATOULA - Zearlea Brumfield, 91, died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002, North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She is survived by three daughter, Collen Lavern Perry and Shirley Mae Johnson, both of Ponchatoula, and Louis Conley of Hammond; three sons, Larry Brumfield, Alameda, Calif.; George Brumfield of Oakland, Calif.; and Spellman Brumfield of Baton Rouge; one step-sister, Luvenia McGary of Ponchatoula; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great- grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 4 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Bruce Graves will conduct the funeral at New Zion Baptist Church, Ponchatoula, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KEITH MARTIN CARBO DENHAM SPRINGS - Keith Martin Carbo, 51, died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He is survived by his wife, Mary Macaluso Carbo; one daughter, Renee Carbo; one son, Kevin Carbo; his parents, Wilbert and Audrey Carbo; two sisters, Dianne Carbo Rousseau, and Mona Carbo Falcon; and grandmothers, Albertine Carbo and Madora Millien. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Freddie Carbo and O'Neal Millien. Visitation will be today at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 5 to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m., and Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at noon. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park, Denham Springs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JULES ROY LAVIGNE PONCHATOULA - Jules Roy Lavigne, 88, died Monday, Nov. 25, 2002. He was a native of Ponchatoula. He is survived by his daughter, Kay L. Harper of Ponchatoula; one son, Fred Leroy Lavigne of Ponchatoula; three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elva "Edna" Joiner Lavigne; hi parents, Jules Pierre and Viola Howes Lavigne; three brothers, Frank, Oneille and Ellerie Lavigne; two sisters, Mamie L. Babin and Elenore L. Robertson. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 10 p.m., and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Sand Hill Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ROBERT R. MIXON BATON ROUGE - Robert Lewis Mixon, 62, died Sunday, Nov. 24, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was the owner of R.L. Mixon Contractors, Inc., and a member of Istrouma Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Robertson Mixon; mother, Eddis Lewis Mixon; one daughter, Karen M. Magee; one son, Linke Mixon; one sisters, Anne Mixon Bagley; five grandchildren; and one brother, Joseph E. Mixon. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Edwards Mixon. Visitation will be today at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, East, Baton Rouge, from 5 to 8 p.m., and Tuesday at Istrouma Baptist Church, Baton Rouge, from 10 a.m. until the Rev. Jim Bain and the Rev. Ron Lambe. Burial will be in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THERESA LYNN SIMPSON KENTWOOD - Theresa Lynn Simpson, 35, died Sunday, Nov. 24, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of McComb, and an office manager. She was a graduated of Southeastern Louisiana University. She is survived by her daughter, Jessica Cutrer of Birmingham, Ala.; one son, Ryan Cutrer of Birmingham, Ala.; her parents, Donnie And Frances Simpson of Kentwood; one sister, Dawn Booty of Kentwood; her and grandfathers, Thomas Earl Simpson of Kentwood, Thomas W. Bourgeois of Greenwell Springs. She was preceded in death by her brother, Clayton J. Simpson; and grandmothers, Mary Simpson and Leola Bourgeois. The Rev. Danny Smith and Deacon Mike Agnello conducted the funeral today at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. In lieu of flowers, make contributions to the family. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, is in charge. November 26, 2002 * Ben Kay Armstrong, 85, Hammond. * James Baham, 60, Walker. * Lyle H. Gildermaster, Ponchatoula * Amy Reid Rutland, 91, Amite. * Ora J. Simmerman, 73, Pumpkin Center. BEN KAY ARMSTRONG Ben Kay Armstrong Jr., 85, died Sunday, Nov. 24, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of Savannah, Ga. He served in the World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was wing commander for the Pacific First Recon in World War II. He is survived by three stepsons, Edward P. Dameron of McComb, Miss.; Stanley M. Dameron of Hammond, and Charles E.C. Dameron of San Francisco; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda McFadden Armstrong; one brother, Hugh Armstrong Sr.; and his parents, Ben Kay and Anna Parker Armstrong. A graveside service will be at Boniventure Cemetery, Savannah, Ga., at a later date. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JAMES BAHAM WALKER - James Baham, 60, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was a native of Albany, a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Doyle Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Betty Harmsen Baham of Walker; two daughters, Brenda Lee Baham Dekeyzer and Dana Marie Baham Crayton; four sisters, Wilma Lea Jackson, Mary P. Andrews, Martha L. Clayton and Elizabeth A. Lowe; one brother, Matthew Baham Jr.; and two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew C. and Mattie Baham; and two brothers, Gus Taylor and Shelby Baham. The Rev. Delmas Taylor and the Rev. Andrew Voss conducted the funeral Monday, Nov. 25, 2002, at Seale Funeral Home. Burial was in Satsuma Baptist Church Cemetery, Livingston. Memorials may be made to Satsuma Baptist Church, Colyell Pentecostal Church and Doyle Baptist Church. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LYLE H. GILDERMASTER PONCHATOULA - Lyle H. Gildermaster died Monday, Nov. 4, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Janet; a brother, Eugene Gildermaster of Washington, Ill.; five children, Lark Smith of Onacock, Va.; Gail Starkey of Ponchatoula, Marshall Lane Gildermaster of Sevena Park, Maryland, Lura Beth Rhodenbaugh of Oxford, Ohio; Lynette Gildermaster of Evergreen, Co.; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. His body was donated to the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Neuroscience Center of Excellence. A memorial service will be Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Hammond. Donations may be made to the LSUHSC Foundation. Mail to: In memory of Lyle Gildermaster, The Foundation, LSU Health Sciences Center, 1600 Canal Street, Suite 1010, New Orleans, LA 70112, Attn: Amy DiGiovani. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AMY REID RUTLAND AMITE - Amy Reid Rutland, 91, died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002, at her home. She was a native of Tangipahoa Parish and a retired bookkeeper for B&G Concrete. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Amite. She is survived by one son, James Rutland; one daughter, Geraldine Colston; three sisters, Eula Botto, Alta Mae Allison and Florence Rushing; nine grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Monroe R. Rutland; two sons, Horace and Melvin Rutland; on grandchild; one great-grandchild; her parents, Ward and Lean Reid; one sister, Marie Austin and several infant brothers and sisters. Visitation will be today at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday from 8 until the Rev. Phillip Allison, the Rev. Bradley Rushing, the Rev. David Gray and the Rev. Bill Colston conducts the funeral at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Natalbany Cemetery, Independence. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORA J. SIMMERMAN PUMPKIN CENTER - Ora J. Simmerman, 73, died Monday, Nov. 25, 2002, at her home. She was a native of Baptist. She was a retired from the Hammond State School, and a member of New Life Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Wallace Simmerman Sr.; three daughters, Mary Ann Taylor of Livingston, Debbie Hampton and Sue Daniels of Killian; two sons, Ed Stewart of Albany, and Kevin Stewart of Roxie, Miss.; two sisters, Elizabeth Owens of Baptist, and Helen Hoover Garon of Albany; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Bessie Owens; sister, Beatrice Owens; brothers, Smiley and Oscar Owens and Edward "Boss" Stewart. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany. Carlin Sanders will conduct the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in New Beulah Cemetery, Baptist. November 27, 2002 * Homer David Henry HOMER DAVID HENRY ROSELAND - Homer David Henry, 82, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002, at St. Helena Parish Hospital, Greensburg. He was a native of Tangipahoa Parish and a sawmill planer mechanic. He is survived byq son, Lonnie R. Henry of Covington; two sisters, Eloise Rutland of Roseland, and Lynell Vines of Kentwood; q brother, Norman Rutland of Baton Rouge; and q grandchild. His wife, Winnie Alford Henry, and a brother, Archie Henry, preceded him in death. Visitation will be Friday at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Bradley Rushing conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. November 29, 2002 * Carol Lucy Cook, 59, Kentwood * Wesley Dixon, 80, Hammond * Dwilla Lurline McDaniel, 86, Hammond * Jeremiah Richard Schmidt Jr., newborn, Independence * Robert E. Thompson II, 73, New Orleans CAROL LUCY COOK KENTWOOD - Carol Lucy Cook, 59, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002, at Baton Rouge General Hospital. She is survived by her husband, James T. Cook of Kentwood; three sons, James T. Cook Jr. and Rhonda Cook, both of Baton Rouge, and Bryan Cook of Kentwood; one sister, Marva Fultz of Tangipahoa; five brothers, Melvin Johnson and Huey Johnson, both of Chicago, Douglas Johnson of Tangipahoa, Ozie Johnson of Marion, Ariz., and Obie Johnson Jr. of Kentwood; and two grandchildren. The Rev. Joshua Brown will conduct the funeral Saturday at Temple Chapel Baptist Church in Kentwood at noon. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery, Kentwood. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WESLEY DIXON Wesley Dixon, 80, died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Hammond. He was a resident of Hammond, a native of Longbridge and a retired cement finisher. He is survived by his wife, Josephine Dixon; one daughter, Christine Dixon; three sons, Wesley Dixon Jr., Richard Dixon and Henry Dixon; two sisters, Everline Sapp and Katherine Reedom; three brothers, Ernest Dixon, James Dixon and Ward Dixon; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Visitation will be today at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 1 to 4 p.m. The funeral is Saturday at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DWILLA LURLINE MCDANIEL Dwilla Lurline McDaniel, 86, died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002, at North Oaks Regional Medical Center in Hammond. She is survived by three daughters, Peggy Stafford of Huffman, Texas, Gloria Giles of Baytown, Texas, and Shirley Elms of Cleburne, Texas; one sister, Victoria Starnes of Hammond; 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fernie B. McDaniel; one son, Leslie McDaniel; two brothers, Talmadge and Roger McDaniel; two sisters, Nettie Walker and Audrey Doolan; and her parents, Homer E. and Tince Ruby McDaniel. The Rev. Bobby McDaniel conducted the funeral today. Burial was in Harrell Cemetery, Pine Grove. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JEREMIAH RICHARD SCHMIDT JR. INDEPENDENCE - Jeremiah Richard Schmidt Jr., newborn, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center. He is survived by his parents, Jeremiah "Jeremy" and Della Briggs Schmidt of Independence; one brother, Christopher Michael Bain of Independence; three sisters, Rose Briggs and Shelby Briggs, both of Tickfaw, and Gracie Maeline Schmidt of Independence; his grandparents, Elmer V. and Gwen Schmidt of Ponchatoula and Alton Lee Prine of Tickfaw. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Rosemary Danert Prine and his great- grandmother, Edna Mae McKnight Alford. A graveside service will be held Saturday at Gatlin Cemetery at 11 a.m. Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ROBERT E. THOMPSON NEW ORLEANS - Robert E. Thompson II, 73, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002, at Doctors Hospital in Metairie due to complications from diabetes. He was a native of Ponchatoula and a graduate of Ponchatoula High School and Southeastern Louisiana University. He is survived by his wife, Mary Hester Thompson of New Orleans; four daughters, Bobbie Watters, Susan Boffone, Jan Ciolino and Ann Morgan; two sons, Robert E. Thompson III and Daniel Wagner; one sister, Mary Elizabeth Hodges; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be today at Jacob Schoen Funeral Home, New Orleans, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery, New Orleans. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ponchatoula Athletic Park Renovation Project.