Obituaries from THE HAMMOND DAILY STAR, Nov. 2003; Hammond, Tangipahoa Parish, LA. Submitted to the USGenWeb Archives by Don Johnson, Dec, 2003 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ November 02, 2003 * Ralston Bahm, 79, Loranger * Nannie Belle Peters Briggs, 69, Baton Rouge * Yvonne Alexander Crockett, 64, Covington * Helena Diggle Crowe, 88, Baton Rouge * Robert Earl Foy, 68, Robert * Bernard F. Tillmon Jr., 80, Springfield RALSTON BAHM LORANGER - Ralston Bahm, 79, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, at his residence near Loranger. He as a native of Osceola and a dairy and beef farmer. Survivors include his wife, Virginia H. Bahm, Loranger; his daughter, Cheryl Bahm; his son, Scott Ralston Bahm, Loranger; and his sisters, Azalea Giddens, Amite, Lois Magierka, Paw Paw, Mich., and Beatrice Burton, Durbin, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Lillian Bahm; his sisters, Margaret Mary Bahm and Mona Bahm, and his brothers, Edward, Marvin, Vern and Cecil Bahm. Visitation is 6 to 9 p.m. today at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, and from 8 a.m. until the religious service at 2:30 p.m. Monday. The Rev. Clyde Cooper will conduct the service. Burial will be in Neal Cemetery in Loranger. NANNIE BELLE PETERS BRIGGS BATON ROUGE - Nannie Belle Peters Briggs, 69, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2003. She was a resident of Baton Rouge. Arrangements were still pending at press time. YVONNE ALEXANDER CROCKETT COVINGTON - Yvonne Alexander Crockett, 64, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2003, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. She was a native of Bogalusa and a resident of Covington. Survivors include her daughters, Darlene Crockett and Caroline Crockett, both of Covington; her sons, Tommy, Melvin and Donnell Crockett, all of Covington, Dennis Crockett of Madisonville, and Michael Crockett of Tacoma, Wa.; her sisters, Ruth Garrett, Rose Mary Fabre, Willie Mae Bradford and Lena Baham, all of Covington, Zora Abbott, Las Vegas, Carol Johnson, Tacoma, Wash., and Patricia Burton, Miss.; her brothers, O.B. Alexander Jr., Covington, and Randolph Alexander, Fort Worth, Texas; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday from 5 to 6 p.m. with the service following at 7 p.m. at Doughty Chapel in Covington. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery. HELENA DIGGLE CROWE BATON ROUGE - Helena Diggle Crowe, 88, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, at Ollie Steele Burden Manor in Baton Rouge. She was a native of Birmingham, Ala., a resident of Baton Rouge and a former resident of Amite. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughter, Jo Anne Crowe Hendrick, Amite; her son, Lanie Williams Crowe, Birmingham, Ala.; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lanie Seay Crowe, her brothers, Fredrick James Diggle Jr., George Felix Diggle and Robert Arthur Diggle, her sister Mary Bernice Diggle George, and two grandchildren, Laney Carol Reed and Gregory Winter Reed. Visitation will be Monday at St. Helena Catholic Church from 8:30 a.m. until Mass at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Jack Nutter will conduct the service. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Bastrop. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge of the arrangements. ROBERT EARL FOY ROBERT - Robert Earl Foy, 68, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2003, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. He was a native of New Orleans. Survivors include his wife, Florence Foy, Robert; his daughters, Sheryl Gardache, Bay St. Louis, Miss., and Florence Gail Baiamonte, Tickfaw; his son, Dwayne Foy, Tickfaw; his brother, David Foy, Tickfaw; 19 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nealie and Myrtle Foy, his daughters Debbie Lindsey and Mary Hoover, his sons Robert Foy Jr. and Dennis Foy, his brothers, Nealie Jr., Cleston and Loyd Foy, and his sisters, Ruth Murphy, Joanne Vicknair and Hazel Bergeron. Visitation will be Monday at Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, from 9 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Foy Cemetery, Robert. BERNARD F. TILLMON JR. SPRINGFIELD - Bernard F. Tillmon Jr., 80, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2003, at the Department of Veterans Affairs in New Orleans. He was a wishful mater of the Masonic Lodge 295 in Albany, president of the Voters League and chairman of the Deacon Board at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Edna M. Tillmon, Springfield; his son, Vellis Tillmon, Kenner; his daughters, Deloris T. Vincent, Baker, Dorothy Norman and Mary Tillmon, all of Baton Rouge; his brother, Lawrence Willis, Springfield; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, Springfield, from 10 a.m. until the religious service at 1 p.m. The Rev. Warren Richards will conduct the service. Burial will be in the church cemetery. November 03, 2003 * Nannie Belle Peters Briggs, 69, Baton Rouge * Rose Claire Cucchiara, 87, Hammond * James Dewayne King, 72, Amite * Robert Pearce McFarland, 94, Hammond * Willie E. Wild Jr., 86, Denham Springs NANNIE BELLE PETERS BRIGGS BATON ROUGE - Nannie Belle Peters Briggs, 69, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2003, at Regency Nursing Home, Baton Rouge. She was a native of Natalbany. She is survived by four sons, Ben E. Voivedich Jr. of Houston, Ronald A. Voivedich of Albany, Richard S. Voivedich of Baton Rouge and Michael J. Voivedich of Bonita Springs, Fla.; one daughter, Susan P. Voivedich of Ft. Myers Beach, Fla.; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Jimmie Andrews Peters; her husband, William R. Briggs; and two brothers, George Peters and Robert James Peters. Visitation will be Tuesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10. . ROSE CLAIRE CUCCHIARA Rose Claire Cucchiara, 87, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, at Live Oak Assisted Living Center, Hammond. She was a native of Hammond and a salesclerk at Roy's Pharmacy. She is survived by her husband, Roy Cucchiara of Hammond; three sons, Roy Cucchiara Jr. of Jacksonville, Fla., Paul Cucchiara of Hammond, and Richard Cucchiara of Mobile, Ala.; one brother, Charles Giannobile of Hammond; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Katie Fazzino and Josephine Pecora; and four brothers, Peter, Paul, Sam and Tony Giannobile. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Ghost Building Fund, the American Cancer Society or North Oaks Hospice. Visitation will be Tuesday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Hammond, from 8:30 a.m. until the funeral at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Rose Memorial Mausoleum. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. JAMES DEWAYNE KING AMITE - James Dewayne "Hot" King, 72, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, at his home. He was a retired truck driver and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and a Purple Heart recipient. He is survived by three daughters, Brenda Midkiff of Ripley, Tenn., Lydia London of Cartervsville, Ill., and Mickey King of Halls, Tenn.; three sons, Mickey King of Halls, John D. King of Kiln, Miss., and Zack Myers of Amite; one sister, Sue Morris of Burlison, Tenn.; three brothers, Don King of Medon, Tenn., Jerry King, Jackson, Tenn., and Larry King of Las Vegas; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Opal Farrell King; his wife, Mary P. King; and a stepson, Earnest Ray Myers. Visitation will be today at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. David Cutrer conducts the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. ROBERT PEARCE MACFARLAND Robert Pearce McFarland, 94, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2003, at Hammond Nursing Home, Hammond. He was a native of Hattiesburg, Miss., and a retired truck driver with Ralston Purina Company. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Viva Mae MacFarland; three daughters, Bertie Ray Miller of Hattiesburg, Betty Nowak of Willis, Texas, and Mildred Ann Tanner of Springfield; one stepdaughter, Viva Edna Bonin; one sister, Annie Byrd Camp of Mule Shoe, Texas; 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and seven great-great- grandchildren. The funeral was today. Moore Funeral Home, Hattiesburg, was in charge. WILLIE E. WILD JR. DENHAM SPRINGS - Willie E. Wild Jr., 86, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, in Killian. He was a graduated of Springfield High School and Southeastern Louisiana University and served in the European Theater of World War II as first lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He was a retired banker having worked for Livingston State Bank as vice president, First National Bank as president until his retirement and continued as a member of the board of directors of Hancock Bank until his death. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Campbell Wild; a son, John David of Hammond; and three daughters, Madelyn Benton and Kitten Meadors, both of Denham Springs, Therese Jackson of Nashville, Tenn., 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie E. and Therese Wild; three brothers, Joe, Warren and James Wild; one sister, N. Cockerham; and an infant daughter. A memorial service will be Tuesday at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs. The family will receive guests from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Nick Kalivoda and the Rev. Ray Johnson will be in charge. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 3968 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806. November 04, 2003 * Samuel Aubrey "Sonny" Barnhart Jr., 70, Kenner * Walter Burns, 67, New Orleans * Rose Claire Cucchiara, 87, Hammond * Leslie Barbee Ponder III, 66, Amite * Gordon Glenn Pursley Sr., 63, Diamondhead, Miss. * Virginia Nicolosi Monistere, 91, Hammond * Camile Thibodeaux Rawls, 82, Plattenville SAMUEL AUBREY BARNHART JR. Samuel Aubrey "Sonny" Barnhart Jr. died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, He was 70. A native of Kenner, he was a former resident of New Orleans and Waggaman. He was retired from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean conflict. Survivors include one daughter, Linda French of Tampa, Fla., three sons, Kenneth Charles Barnhart of Harvey, Kevin Michael Barnhart of Ponchatoula and Samuel Aubrey Barnhart III of Hammond; five brothers, one sister and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Diana Barnhart Foret; his parents, Gladys Mae Childs Barnhart Giovingo and Samuel Aubrey Barnhart Sr.; and one brother. Visitation will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Mothe Funeral Home, Harvey, until the funeral at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be held at a later date. WALTER BURNS NEW ORLEANS - Walter Burns, 67, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2003, at his home. He was a native of Duplessis. He is survived by one sister, Nellie Scott of Denham Springs; and two brothers, Charles Burns Sr. of Prarieville and Johnny Burnett of Gonzales. The Rev. Johnny Burnett conducted a graveside service this morning at Duright Full Gospel Baptist Church Cemetery, Gonzales. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. ROSE CLAIRE CUCCHIARA Funeral services were today at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Hammond for Rose Claire Cucchiara, 87, who died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, at Live Oak Assisted Living Center in Hammond. Burial was in Rose Memorial Mausoleum. She was a native of Hammond and a salesclerk at Roy's Pharmacy. Survivors include her husband, Roy Cucchiara of Hammond; three sons, Roy Cucchiara Jr. of Jacksonville, Fla., Paul Cucchiara of Hammond and Richard Cucchiara of Mobile, Ala.; one brother, Charles Giannobile of Hammond; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Her parents, Vito and Mary Giannobile; two sisters, Katie Fazzino and Josephine Pecora; four brothers, Peter, Paul, Sam and Tony Giannobile, all preceded her in death. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Ghost Building Fund, the American Cancer Society or North Oaks Hospice. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. LESLIE BARBEE PONDER III AMITE - Leslie Barbee Ponder III, 66, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, at his home. A native of New Orleans, he was a probation and parole officer for the state of Louisiana, a member of First Baptist Church of Amite and the Tangipahoa Parish Forestry Association. He is survived by one daughter, Stacey Ponder McArthur of Prairieville; one son, Leslie Barbee Ponder IV of Washington, D.C.; two brothers, John Lynn Ponder of Amite and Charles Law Ponder Sr. of Amite; and his former wife, Tresa Ponder of Amite. He was preceded in death by his mother, Cecelia Spansel Ponder; and his father, Leslie Barbee Ponder Jr. Visitation will be today at McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 10. The Rev. Bradley Rushing will officiate. Burial will be in Amite Cemetery, Amite. GORDON GLENN PURSLEY SR. DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. - Gordon Glenn Pursley Sr., 63, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2003, at Slidell Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Anna Tynes Pursley of Diamondhead, Miss.; four sons, Gordon Glenn Pursley Jr. of Chalmette, Gil Tynes of Gulfport, Miss., Clayton Tynes of Meridian, Miss., Dennis Tynes of Long Beach, Miss.; two daughters, Elizabeth Pursley Winters of Arabi and Tammy Philips of Biloxi, Miss.; nine grandchildren and one great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Thomas "Uncle Tom" and Doris Jane Pursley. A graveside service will be Wednesday at Park Lawn Cemetery, Hammond, followed by burial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Hospital. Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. VIRGINIA NICOLOSI MONISTERE Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 9 at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond for Virginia Nicolosi Monistere. The 91-yer-old died Monday, Nov. 3, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She is survived by one daughter, Phine M. Robertson of Baton Rouge; one son, Paul Joseph Monistere of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Lucy Bufalo of Rockford, Ill., and Marie Cashio of Hammond; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Christopher A. Monistere; her parents, Paul and Josephine Mule' Monistere; two sisters, Frances Fiorello and Josie Scalia; and two brothers, Salvadore and Peno Nicolosi. Visitation will continue Wednesday from 8 until 9:45 a.m. Mass will be held at 10 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Hammond. Burial will be in Rose Memorial Cemetery. CAMILE THIBODEAUX RAWLS Plattenville native Camile Thibodeaux Rawls, 82, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2003. Survivors include two sons, Raymond Rawls of Albany and Lawrence Rawls of Cashmere, Wash.; one sister, Gert Hooper of Chalmette; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her husband, Bennette Rawls; her parents, Charles and Rita Templet Thibodeaux; and sisters and brothers, all preceded her in death. Visitation will be Wednesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Hammond. November 05, 2003 * Beatrice Jackson Forbes, 89, Amite * Henry J. Hintz Sr., 77, Ponchatoula * Robert Pearch MacFarland, 94, Hammond * Virginia Nicolosi Monistere, 91, hammond * Misty Davis Parker, 28, Grand Prairie, Texas * Rita Arnold Rewis, 71, Ponchatoula * George Albert Starkey, Independence BEATRICE JACKSON FORBES AMITE - Beatrice Jackson "Aunt Bea" Forbes, 89, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2003, at Hammond Rehabilitation Hospital. Visitation will be Saturday at Rocky Hill AME Church, Amite, from 10 a.m. until the Rev. Ranches Hall conducts the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Inc., Denham Springs, is in charge. HENRY J. HINTZ SR. PONCHATOULA - Henry J. Hintz Sr., 77, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2003. A native of New Orleans, he was a retired control room supervisor for New Orleans Public Service. He was a member of the 14th Ranger Division during the Korean War. He is survived by two sons, Henry Hintz Jr. and Mark Hintz, both of Ponchatoula; two sisters, Ada Mae Hintz and Reine Hintz Goldfinger, both of New Orleans; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Nicholas Hintz and Ada Moran Hintz; his wife, Curtis Fried Hintz; and a son, Kean Gerard Hintz. Visitation will be Thursday at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, New Orleans, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. until the funeral at noon. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. ROBERT PEARCE MACFARLAND Robert Pearce MacFarland, 94, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2003, at Hammond Nursing Home, Hammond. He was a native of Texas, a former resident of Hattiesburg, Miss., and a retired truck driver with Ralston Purina Company. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Bertie Ray Miller of Hattiesburg, Betty Nowak of Willis, Texas, and Mildred Ann Tanner of Springfield; one step-daughter; one sister, Annie Byrd Camp of Mule Shoe, Texas; 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren and one daughter, Viva Edna Bonin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Viva Mae MacFarland; and one daughter, Viva Edna Bonin. The funeral was Monday. Moore Funeral Home was in charge. VIRGINIA NICOLOSI MONISTERE Virginia Nicolosi Monistere, 91, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She is survived by one daughter, Phine M. Robertson of Baton Rouge; one son, Paul Joseph Monistere of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Lucy Bufalo of Rockford, Ill., and Marie Cashio of Hammond; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Christopher A. Monistere; one son, Angelo Monistere; her parents, Paul and Josephine Mule Monistere; two sisters, Frances Fiorello and Josie Scalia; and two brothers, Salvadore and Peno Nicolosi. Mass was today at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Hammond, followed by burial at Rose Memorial Cemetery. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. MISTY DAVIS PARKER GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas - Misty Davis Parker, 28, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003. She was employed at Truman Middle School and was a member of Family Church, Grand Prairie. She is survived by her husband, Britt Parker; her children, Justin Lee Parker and Ty John Parker; her mother, Linda Davis; one sister, Rashell Davis; her maternal grandparents, John and Jewel McCullough; her paternal grandparents, J.W. and Betty Parker of Louisiana; and her maternal grandmother, Marian Crump of Grand Prairie. Visitation will be today at Bean Massey Burge Funeral Home, Grand Prairie, from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral will be Thursday at Family Church, Grand Prairie, at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Moore Memorial Gardens, Arlington, Texas. RITA ARNOLD REWIS PONCHATOULA - Rita Arnold Rewis, 71, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. Survivors include include three daughters, Esther Rewis, Thelma Rewis and Mary Kay Hoover, all of Ponchatoula; one son, James Rewis of Hammond; one sister, Myrtle Austin Kinchen of Ponchatoula; one stepson, Eston L. Rewis of Jacksonville, Fla.; one stepdaughter, Linda Landry of Delcambre; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eston C. Rewis; her parents, James Barney and Myrtle Willie Arnold; and one brother, Albert Zack Arnold. Visitation will be Thursday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 9 a.m. until Brandon Johnson conducts the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Arnold Cemetery. GEORGE ALBERT STARKEY INDEPENDENCE - George Albert Starkey died at his home Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003. He was a native of Natalbany. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Geisler Funeral Home, Albany. November 06, 2003 * A.D. "Buddy" Alford, 80, Mount Hermon * Dietta Cooper, 33, Hammond * Robert Pearce MacFarland, 94, Hattiesburg, Miss. * Edwin Lavern Smith, 78, Greensburg * George Albert Starkey, 82, Independence * Martella Ruth Gatlin Traylor, 73, Hammond * Jane Smith Yuhasz, 66, Sumrall, Miss. A.D. BUDDY ALFORD MOUNT HERMON - A.D. "Buddy" Alford, 80, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003, at Riverside Medical Center, Franklinton. He was a retired clerk with the Louisiana Department of Highways and a member of the Mount Hermon Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Jerry Simpson Alford of Mount Hermon; two sons, Michael Morris Alford of Tangipahoa and Doix Alford of Mount Hermon; one daughter, Lorraine Mabus of Amite; one sister, Hassellteen "Teeny" Tyson of Mableton, Ga.; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alonzo and Florence Morris Alford; two sisters, Audelle Boyd and Odilee Miller; and one brother, Woodrow W. Alford. Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home, Franklinton, from 9 until 11 a.m. followed by a graveside service at Mount Hermon Cemetery. The Rev. Joe Baugh will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations in his memory to The Stained-Glass Window Fund at Mount Hermon Baptist Church or a charity of one's choice. DIETTA COOPER Dietta Cooper, 33, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She is survived by her parents, Bettye Cooper and Tommie "Jackie" Stewart; six sisters, Tamela Beecham, Darcelle Copper, Yvette Scott, Kimberly Montgomery, Shawm Montgomery and Jacklyn Wharton; and six brothers, Tommie Cooper, Darrel Montgomery, Corday Montgomery, Christopher Wharton, Kevin Sibley and Tommie Batiste. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Lee and Leola Cooper and Judy Mae Stewart. Visitation will be Friday at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 4 to 8 p.m. The funeral will be Saturday at 1 p.m. followed by burial at Holly Gardens Cemetery. ROBERT PEARCE MACFARLAND Texas native and former resident of Hattiesburg, Miss., Robert Pearce MacFarland, 94, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2003, at Hammond Nursing Home in Hammond. He was a retired truck driver with Ralston Purina Company and a member of Providence Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Bertie Ray Miller of Hattiesburg, Betty Nowak of Willis, Texas, and Mildred Ann Tanner of Springfield; one sister, Annie Byrd Camp of Mule Shoe, Texas; 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and seven great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Viva Mae MacFarland; and one daughter, Viva Edna Bonin. The funeral was Monday. Moore Funeral Home was in charge. EDWIN LAVERN SMITH GREENSBURG - Edwin Lavern Smith, 78, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003, in Greensburg. He was a native of Tinus and retired from the Dairy and Beef Cattle Farming, Baton Rouge, and Production Credit. He served on the St. Helena Parish School Board, coached Little League, was a Scoutmaster and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Thibault Smith of Greensburg; three children, Debra Burhoe of Denham Springs, Michael Smith and Mary Jo Belser, both of Greensburg; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William "Bill" and Dillie Smith; two sisters, Naurine Womack, and Ola Mae Easley; and three brothers, Willis L. Smith, Tolar Day Smith and infant Ralph Smith. Visitation will be today at First Baptist Church, Greensburg, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 1 p.m. The Rev. Luther Stanford and the Rev. Larry Robertson will conduct the service. Burial will be in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. GEORGE ALBERT STARKEY INDEPENDENCE - George Albert Starkey, 82, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003, at his home. A native of Natalbany, he served more than 45 years in the ministry. Survivors include his wife, Mamie Starkey of Independence; four daughters, Gayle Wagner of Albany, Andrea McCon of Brandon, Miss., Wanda Starns of Baton Rouge and Regina "Bug" Glascock of Independence; two sons, Albert "Sonny" Starkey of Springfield and Glynn Starkey of Independence; 16 grandchildren and 19 great- grandchildren; five stepchildren, 14 step-grandchildren and four step-great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Mixon Starkey; his father, John Henry Starkey, his mother, Lottie Ballard Starkey; three brothers, William W. Starkey, Kenneth H. Starkey and Edward W. Starkey; and two sisters, Loucille Starkey Furca and Mable Hart; and two infant daughters. Visitation will be at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, today from 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday at Old Zion Hill Baptist Church, Albany, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11. Burial will be in New Life Baptist Cemetery. MARTELLA RUTH GATLIN TRAYLOR PUMPKIN CENTER - Martella Ruth Gatlin Traylor, 73, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003. She was a native of Hammond and a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Darlene Albin of Albany; two sons, George Traylor of Pumpkin Center and Carlton Traylor of New Albany, Miss.; five sisters, Murline Pierson, Nancy Simmons, Geneva Davis, Linda Albin and Jodi Coco; three brothers, Dennis Gatlin, Leche Gatlin and Wilson "Pee-Wee" Gatlin; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, George S. and Aby Starkey Gatlin; her husband, Wilson H. Traylor; two sons, Herbert D. Traylor and and Dwain J. Traylor; two sisters, Geraldine Palmatree and Juanita Gatlin; one brother, Leland Gatlin; and one grandchild. Visitation will be Friday at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Trinity Baptist Church Cemetery. JANE SMITH YUHASZ SUMRALL, Miss. - Former Hammond resident Jane Smith Yuhasz, 66, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Forrest General Hospital. She was a member of the Baptist faith. She is survived by one son, Tony L. Yuhasz of Sumrall; one daughter Terry Yuhasz Pisciotta of Ponchatoula; two sisters, Daisy Hoyt and Lois Hoyt, both of Sumrall; three brothers, L.A., Jack and Glenn Smith, all of Sumrall; two grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul T. Yuhasz. Visitation will be Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. at Hulett-Winstead Sumrall Chapel. The funeral will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at the chapel. Burial will be at Hickory Grove Methodist Church Cemetery. Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home, Hattiesburg, is in charge. November 07, 2003 * Gerry Arwood, 62, Big Stone Gap, Va. * Freddie Leroy Burton, 49, Kentwood * Lester E. Higginbotham Sr., 55, Greensburg * Joseph Cosmo Lumino, 76, Hammond * Robert Lee Patrick, 58, Baton Rouge * Katie A. Riggs, 82, Hammond * Earlean Rutledge, 79, Baton Rouge GERRY ARWOOD BIG STONE GAP, Va. - Louisiana native Gerry "Tammy" Perise Arwood, 62, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2003, at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Jane Mitchell of Big Stone Gap; one son, William "Billy" Arwood of Pennington Gap, Va.; two sisters, Sadie Saragusa of Independence and Mary Jane Hinojosa of Marrero; one brother, Joseph "Joe" Perise of Tickfaw; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Sam Perise; and her parents, Tony and Amanda Perise. The funeral was Tuesday at Gilliam Funeral Home Chapel, Big Stone Gap. Burial was at Highland Cemetery, Norton, Va. FREDDIE LEROY BURTON KENTWOOD - Freddie Leroy Burton, 49, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2003, at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. He was a native of Kentwood. Survivors include one son, Olander Coleman of Kentwood; five daughters, Marynell Burton and Freddie Marie Burton, both of Walker, Ernestine Brumfield and Freddie Ann Moore, both of Kentwood, and Claterrica Brown of Pascagoula, Miss.; 13 sisters, Debra G. Brumfield of New Orleans, Anita Gatlin and Cynthia Brumfield, both of Kentwood, Renea Williams of Magnolia, Miss., Linda M. Dixon of Leesville, Doris Turner, Carol Hart, Loretta Burton and Shanon Burton, all of Baton Rouge, Jacklyn Cook of California, Cindy Carter and Jennie White, both of McComb, Miss., and Ricco Carter of Jayess, Miss.; five brothers, Willie Earl Brumfield of Kentwood, James Harvey, Antywne Burton, Harry Burton and Michael Johnson, all of Baton Rouge; his mother, Margaret Nell Holden Brumfield of Kentwood; and his father, Willie Ray Brumfield of Kentwood; and his grandmother, Reva McKintosh of Kentwood; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Carolyn Brumfield; and one brother, Billy Carter. Visitation will be tonight at Spring Creek Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 6 to 10. The Rev. Alton Strickland will conduct the funeral Saturday at 1 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. LESTER E. HIGGINBOTHAM SR. GREENSBURG - Lester E. Higginbotham Sr., 55, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003, at his home. He was a native of Wisner and a truck driver. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Higgenbothan of Greensburg; one daughter, Jennifer Higginbotham of Greensburg; one son, Lester Higginbotham Jr. of Greensburg; and one brother, Bill Higginbotham of Hayti, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Higginbotham and Bernice Tillman Higginbotham; and one sister, Joy Ann Patton. Visitation will be today from 5 to 9 p.m. at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, and Saturday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 11. The Rev. Gill Higginbothan and the Rev. Richard Brown will conduct the service. Burial will be in Evans Cemetery, Gillsburg, Miss. JOSEPH COSMO LUMINO Joseph "Joe" Cosmo Lumino, 76, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. Visitation will be Sunday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 5 to 9 p.m. Burial will be in Rose Memorial Mausoleum. ROBERT LEE PATRICK BATON ROUGE - Hammond native Robert Lee Patrick, 58, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2003, at his home. Survivors include one daughter, Maeola Smith of Hammond; three sons, Alvin and Darryl Patrick, both of Hammond, and Robert Patrick Jr. of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Shirley Patrick of Albany and Annie Williams of Albany; three brothers, Eugene Henry Patrick of Beaumont, Texas, Andrew Patrick of New Orleans and Otha L. Patrick of Hammond; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by two sisters Elvina Patrick and Delores Watts; one brother, Emmanuel Patrick; his mother, Bertha D. Patrick; and his father, Sanders Patrick. Visitation will be at Richardson Funeral home, Hammond, tonight from 5 to 8. The Rev. David Blount will conduct the funeral Saturday at Mount Kingdom Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Holly Garden Cemetery, Hammond. KATIE A. RIGGS Katie A. Riggs, 82, a native of Springfield, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003, at Hammond Nursing Home. Visitation will be Sunday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 9 p.m. EARLEAN RUTLEDGE BATON ROUGE - Earlean Rutledge, 79, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2003, at Baton Rouge General Hospital Medical Center. A native of Roseland, she is survived by one son, Henry Rutledge of Baton Rouge. The funeral will be Saturday at Mount Canaan Baptist Church, Roseland, at 11 a.m., followed by burial in the church cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. November 09, 2003 * Harold "Joe" Willard Blackwell Sr., 73, Independence * Arthur Charles Brooks Sr., 56, Tracy, Calif. * Dorothy Ann "Mattie" Jackson, 58, New Orleans * Betty Jo Liles-Harrell, 74, Garyville * Joseph "Joe" Cosmo Lumino, 76, Hammond * Russell "Buddy" Douglas Pittman, Spring Creek * Katie A. Riggs, 82, Hammond * Coach James Virgil Shiel, 82, Ponchatoula * Albert J. Toups, 88, River Ridge * Ellen Lucille Lewis Williams, 77, Bolivar HAROLD WILLARD BLACKWELL SR. INDEPENDENCE - Harold "Joe" Willard Blackwell Sr., 73, an engineer specialist who had retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2003, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Nettie Hutchinson Blackwell of Independence; two daughters, Rhonda Cowart and Jennifer Cunningham, both of Independence, three sons, Harold "Joey" Blackwell Jr. and Gerald Blackwell, both of Independence, and Brandon Blackwell of Smithdale, Miss.; a sister, Hilda Misita of Hammond; 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. His parents, George and Emma Elizabeth Hoover Blackwell, and two infant grandsons preceded him in death as did two sisters, Lula Fout and Nettie "Tillie" O. Blackwell, and four brothers, Jack, George, Louie and Milton Blackwell. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home, Hammond, tonight from 6 until 8 and Monday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Johnny Stewart will conduct the service with burial in Hutchinson Cemetery, Albany. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Mt. Calvary Baptist Church's Building Fund, 49245 N. Benton Road, Tickfaw. ARTHUR CHARLES BROOKS SR. TRACY, Calif. - Arthur Charles Brooks Sr., 56, a native of Louisiana and resident of Tracy, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2003, in Covington. Survivors include his wife, Rosemary Brooks of Tracy; three sons, Chris Burton, Keith Brooks and Arthur Charles Brooks Jr.; a stepson, Efrem Davie; a daughter, Amber Brooks; four stepdaughters, Sonja Davie, Alica Mullins, Celeste Davie and D'Adrea Davie; an adopted daughter, Breanna Allen; a sister, Connie Bacon; a brother, Leslie Wayne Brooks; his parents, Caldonia Robinson Brooks and Fred Brooks, 13 grandchildren. A brother, James Edward Brooks, and wife, Fanny Brooks, preceded him in death. Visitation will be at Richardson Funeral Home on Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral will be at Rose Valley Baptist Church, Roseland, Tuesday at 11 a.m. with burial in Mount Canon Cemetery. DOROTHY ANN JACKSON NEW ORLEANS - Dorothy Ann "Mattie" Jackson, 58, a native of Bolivar and resident of New Orleans, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2003. Survivors include two sons, Stephon and Tyron Norman of New Orleans; two daughters, Toni Campbell and Sonia Hudson of New Orleans; two sisters, Caorlyn Norman of Amite and Cicley Silva of Hammond; three brothers, Larry B. Norman of Amite, Gerald Norman of Saginaw, Mich., and Michael Norman of Slidell; 10 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Her parents, Hazel Lee Edward and I.W. Norman, preceded her in death as did her brother, Alfred Thomas. The wake will be at The Church of New Orleans, 11700 Chef Menteur Hwy., New Orleans, Monday from 6 p.m. until the funeral at 7 p.m. Pastor Kevin J. Boyd will conduct the service. Dismissal will be Tuesday at noon at Big Creek AME Church in Bolivar with burial in the church cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home is in charge. BETTY JO LILES-HARRELL GARYVILLE - Betty Jo Liles-Harrell, 74, a native of Ponchatoula and resident of Garyville, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2003, at St. James Parish Hospital. Survivors include a daughter, Cathy Johnson of Garyville; a brother, Francis Liles of Ponchatoula; a sister, Audry Schiffler of Hammond; two grandchildren and two great- granddaughters. Her parents, Henry Jr. and Mary Bourg Liles, and a sister, Marjorie Turnbull, preceded her in death as did a son, Tommy Joseph Harrell, and a brother, Roy Liles. Visistation will be at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, Monday from 11:30 a.m. until the funeral at 1:30 p.m. with burial in Ponchatoula Cemetery. JOSEPH COSMO LUMINO Joseph "Joe" Cosmo Lumino, 76, a native and resident of Hammond, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. Survivors include his wife, Nora Bentivegna Lumino; a daughter, Grace Baham; a son, Henry J. Lumino Sr.; a brother, Ben Lumino; two grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. All are of Hammond. His parents were the late Henry and Josephine Gagliano Lumino. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond tonight from 5 until 9 and Monday from 8 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. The funeral will begin at 10 a.m. at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, followed by interment in Rose Memorial Mausoleum. RUSSELL DOUGLAS PITTMAN SPRING CREEK - Russell "Buddy" Douglas Pittman, a 63-year-old resident of the Spring Creek community, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2003, at North Oaks Hospital in Hammond. A proud US Air Force veteran, he was a former dairy farmer and had retired after working as an accountant and dealer manager for Datachecker Systems. After retirement, he loved spending time in his garden and working around his house. Survivors include his wife, Gail Brock Pittman of Kentwood; two sons, Brandon Pittman of Lake Charles and Nicholas Pittman of Lafayette; his sister, Carol Jean Gill of Kentwood; and a grandson. His parents, Rufus and Dorris Pittman, preceded him in death as did a son, Russell "Rusty" Douglas Pittman II. Visitation will be at McKneely Funeral Home, in Kentwood, tonight from 6 to 9 and at Spring Creek Baptist Church on Monday from 8:30 a.m. until the funeral at 11 a.m. The Rev. Danny Smith and the Rev. Bill Bolton will conduct the service. Burial will be in Spring Creek Cemetery. KATIE A. RIGGS Katie A. Riggs, an 82-year-old homemaker and member of the First United Methodist Church in Springfield, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003, at Hammond Nursing Home. She was a native of Springfield and resided in Hammond. Survivors include a son, Elbert Loper Jr. of Albany, a sister, Josephine Onofry of Albany, and three brothers, Alfred Riggs of Springfield, Jim Riggs of Metairie and Fred Riggs of Chalmette. Her parents were the late Elmo and Katie Threeton Riggs. Six brothers, Daniel, Edward, Raymond, George, David and Benjamin Riggs, also preceded her in death. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely & Son, Ponchatoula, tonight from 6 until 9 and at her church Monday from 8:30 until the funeral 10 a.m. The Rev. Heather Haussler will conduct the service, and burial will follow in Springfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Springfield Cemetery Fund in care of Springfield Town Hall or to a charity of one's choice. COACH JAMES VIRGIL SHIEL PONCHATOULA - Coach James Virgil Shiel, 82, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. A native of Wesson, Miss., and resident of Ponchatoula, he was a member and past president of the Ponchatoula Rotary Club and had served two tours of duty with the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. He had retired after working as a teacher, principal, guidance counselor, and Ponchatoula High School football coach. Survivors include his wife, Voncile S. Shiel of Ponchatoula; a son, James "Jimmy" V. Shiel Jr.; a brother, Royce N. Shiel of Brookhaven, Miss.; and three sisters, Myra S. Martin of Brookhaven, India S. Baker of Jacksonville, Fla., and Mary S. Jenson of Estacada, Ore. His parents, George Henry Shiel and Naomi S. Morgan, preceded him in death as did two brothers, Eldon Shiel and Lloyd Morgan, and two sisters, Lou Emily Nations and Virginia Morris. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely & Son, Ponchatoula, Monday from 5 p.m. until 9 and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10 a.m. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the WoodLawn Cemetery in Wiggins, Miss. ALBERT J. TOUPS RIVER RIDGE - Albert J. Toups, 88, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, at East Jefferson Hospital in Metairie. A native of Raceland who resided in River Ridge, he had worked as a salesman and was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include four sons, Robert A Toups of Luling, Lanny P. Toups of River Ridge, David Joseph Toups of Meraux and Albert J. Toups Jr. of Amite; a daughter, Mary Ann T. Dauterive of Amite; a sister, Mae Baudoin of Lockport; a brother, Benson Toups of Raceland; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. His wife was the late Amy Toups. A son, Dale Toups, and a sister, Jeanne Scott, also preceded him in death. Visitation will be at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11 a.m. The Rev. Jack Nutter will conduct the service with burial in Amite Memorial Gardens in Amite. McKneely Funeral Home in Amite is in charge. ELLEN LUCILLE LEWIS WILLIAMS BOLIVAR - Ellen Lucille Lewis Williams, 77, a native and resident of Bolivar, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She had worked as a licensed practical nurse. Survivors include five children, Linda Edwards and Sharon Walker, both of Baton Rouge,. Tracy Williams and Trudy Blades, both of Bolivar, and Kenny Williams of Baton Rouge; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry L. Williams; her parents, Ivy and Lexie Crawford Lewis; a sister, Louise Lewis Brown; and a great-granddaughter. Visitation will continue at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, today from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. The Rev. Tommy Varnado will conduct the funeral at Bolivar Baptist Church today at 11 a.m. with burial following in the Bolivar cemetery. November 10, 2003 * Melissa Ann Allatto, 24, Hammond * Karl L. Blackwell, 74, New Orleans * Eddie Luther Davidson, 69, Arcola * Dessie Bigner Kitchens, 93, Pumpkin Center * Marilyn Jones Williams, 39, McComb MELISSA ANN ALLATTO Melissa Ann Allatto, 24, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003. A native of Tickfaw, she is survived by her parents, Sal and Mattie Fernandez Allatto of Tickfaw; one sister, Terry Parker of Holden; and her maternal grandparents, Louis an Alberta Vining Meyers. Her paternal grandparents, Nace and Mattie L. Allatto, preceded her in death. Visitation will be Tuesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Sand Hill Cemetery. KARL L. BLACKWELL NEW ORLEANS - Karl L. Blackwell, 74, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, at Ormond Nursing Center, Destrehan. A native of Kentwood, he was an accountant and Realtor. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of Korea. Survivors include his wife, Iris McDaniel Blackwell of New Orleans; one daughter, Karen E. Blackwell of New Orleans; one son, Ben W. Blackwell of Destrehan; one brother, Arlen Blackwell of Baton Rouge; one sister, Jo Ann James of Kentwood; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at noon. The Rev. Ben W. Blackwell, the Rev. Jeff Box and the Rev. John Vandercook will conduct the service. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. EDDIE LUTHER DAVIDSON ARCOLA - Kentwood native Eddie Luther Davidson, 69, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, at his home. He was retired from the Department of Health and Human Services, a graduate of Chesbrough High School and Southeastern Louisiana University where he earned a bachelors of science degree. He is survived by his wife, Clara Belle Ridgedell Davidson of Arcola; a daughter, Rhonda Davidson Smith of Robert; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. His parents, Milton E. and Cora Westmoreland Davidson; and one son, Gregory Davidson; preceded him in death. Visitation will be today at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10. The Rev. Gary Wieborg will conduct the service. Burial will be in Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa. DESSIE BIGNER KITCHENS PUMPKIN CENTER - Dessie Bigner Kitchens, 93, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. A native of Brookhaven, Miss., she is survived by one daughter, Carol Anne Kitchens Hellmers of Holden; one son, James A. Kitchens of Sulphur Springs, Texas; two foster daughters, Marilyn Dawson of Pumpkin Center, and Linda Eudy of Hemphill, Texas; two sisters, Geneva McBride of Winter Park, Fla., and Lorene Poole of Baton Rouge; one brother, James Bigner of Winter Park, Fla.; five grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Carroll Kitchens; her parents, William "Bill" and Ida Bell Wallace Bigner; one sister, Billie Ruth Cross; three brothers, Daryl, Wayne and Norman Bigner. The Rev. Leslie Gaines and Ed Foster conducted the funeral this morning, and burial was in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. MARILYN JONES WILLIAMS MCCOMB, Miss. - Marilyn Jones Williams, 39, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003, at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, McComb. She was a native of Liberty, Miss. The funeral is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Peoples Undertaking Company, McComb. November 11, 2003 * Tincie Mixon Hayden, 83, Hammond * Loretta Mack, 67, Hammond * Hollis B. Robinson, 60, Kentwood * Mary Jane Sanders, 83, Independence TINCIE MIXON HAYDEN EVENING SHADE, Ark. - Tincie Mixon Hayden, 83, formerly of Hammond, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003, in Batesville, Ark. She was born in Bolivar and was a retired seamstress for Dillard's Department Store in Hammond. She was also a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Hammond. Survivors include one daughter, Barbara Jean Hayden Mitchell of Evening Shade; three sisters, Norma M. Varnado of Kentwood, Pearl Mixon of Baton Rouge and Agnes M. Mitchell of Tallulah; two grandchildren and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Lula Crawford Mixon; her husband, Aubrey Hayden; and one brother, Hilton Mixon. Visitation and a graveside service will be held Wednesday at the Amite Cemetery beginning at 10 a.m. Lonnie Watson will officiate. Qualls Funeral Home, Batesville, Ark., is in charge. LORETTA MACK Loretta Mack, 67, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2203, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She is survived by two daughters, Rosalind Mack and Loretta M. Hill, both of Hammond; one son, Oscar J. Mack III of El Paso, Texas; two sisters, Wardah M. Bilal of Franklinton and Charlean Robinson of Hammond; and four grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 3 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Jerry Hanible will conduct the funeral Thursday at Greenfield Missionary Baptist Church, Hammond, at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery, Hammond. HOLLIS B. ROBINSON KENTWOOD - Hollis B. Robinson, 60, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2003, at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. He is survived by his wife, Delia Robinson; two sons, Craig Sibley of Kentwood and Hollis Lard of New Orleans; two daughters, Sharon Webb and Yolando Windsay, both of New Orleans; two sisters, Geraldine Watson of Tangipahoa and Elmira R. Wilkerson of Kentwood; one brother, Hermon Robinson of McComb, Miss.; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Tehran Sibley; his mother, Mable C. Robinson; his father, Esau Robinson; one brother, James H. Robinson; and his grandparents. Visitation will be today at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. and at Sweethome Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 5 until the funeral at 7 p.m. The Rev. Lee Allen Pounds Jr. will officiate. Dismissal will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. Burial will be at the church cemetery. MARY JANE SANDERS INDEPENDENCE - Mary Jane Sanders, 83, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003, at Southeast Regional Medical Center. She was a native of District Heights, Md. She is survived by two sisters, Mildred Owen of Independence and Gladys Baham of New Orleans; two brothers, Lazine Dupree Sr. and Dave Dupree Jr., both of Independence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Sanders; her parents, Dave and Letha Dupree Sr.; one brother, Welton Dupree Sr.; and one sister, Violet D. Perry. Visitation will be Wednesday at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Independence, from 5 p.m. until the funeral at 7:30. The Rev. Lefete Tucker will conduct the service. Dismissal will be Thursday at 11 a.m. followed by burial at the church cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. November 12, 2003 * Verna Joyce Nielson Jones, 49, Wagaman * Belle Russell Lanier, 85, Amite * Aline Evans Rahn, 84, Amite * Lena Evelyn Bennett Westmoreland VERNA JOYCE NIELSON JONES WAGAMAN - Verna Joyce Nielson Jones, 49, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003, at West Jefferson Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond. BELLE RUSSELL LANIER AMITE - Visitation will be tonight at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 to 9 for Belle Russell Lanier, 85, who died Monday, Nov. 10, 2003, at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. Further visitation will be Thursday from 8 a.m. until Kenneth Istre conducts the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Big Creek Cemetery, Roseland. She was a court reporter and a native of Arcola. She is survived by five daughters, Rachel L. Mixon and Mary L. Adams, both of Amite, Wanda L. Newman of Hammond, Jacquelyn L. Reed of Siloam Springs, Ark., and Martha O'Connor of Memphis, Tenn.; three sons, Therold W. Lanier of Kansas City, Mo., Jon F. Lanier of Vesta Via Hill, Ala., and David D. Lanier of Winchester, Ky.; one sister, Sadie R. Pevey of Grand Prairie, Texas; two brothers, Cleo Russell of Springfield and Cara B. Russell of Denham Springs; 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack F. Lanier; a son, Harry Thiberge Lanier; a daughter, Elaine L. Floyd; and two brothers, Norman Royce Russell and Dale G. Russell. ALINE EVANS RAHN AMITE - Aline Evans Rahn, 84, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. A native of New Orleans, she was a housewife. Survivors include a son, Walter J. Rahn II; five grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. Her husband, Richard W. Rahn; two daughters, Linda Rahn and Stephanie Rahn; and two sons, Richard Rahn and Rolfe Rahn, all preceded her in death. Visitation will be Thursday at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until the Rev. Dale Ziebarth conducts the funeral at noon. Burial will follow at Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. LENA EVELYN BENNETT WESTMORELAND AMITE - Lena Evelyn Bennett Westmoreland, 87, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. A native of St. Helena Parish, she is survived by two daughters, Katie Mauroner of Metairie and Jean Williams of Amite; two sons, Willie Westmoreland of Wilmer and Wayne Westmoreland of Albany; two sisters, Virgie Braase of Arcola and Gladys Burton of Dixie Springs, Miss.; 11 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and five great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Artie Westmoreland; one son, R.D. Westmoreland; her parents, Edmore and Emma Shaffett Bennett; four sisters, Lula Smith, Clara Graanger, Emma Lee Miller and Nellie Golmon; and one brother, Homer Bennett. Visitation will be Thursday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Rodney Taylor will officiate. Burial will be in Killian Chapel Cemetery. November 13, 2003 * Carolyn Evans Albin, 61, Greensburg * Inez McCoy Cohn, 83, Roseland * Verna Joyce Nielson Jones, 50, Waggaman * La'Miya Nicole Keyes, 8 months, Loranger * Marilyn Jones Williams, 39, McComb, Miss. CAROLYN EVANS ALBIN GREENSBURG - Carolyn Evans Albin, 61, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003, in Locust Grove, Va. She was a native of Vinita, Okla. She is survived by her husband, James Daniel Albin of Greensburg; one son, John Albin of Greensburg; two daughters, Jodi Brodkin of Locust Grove and Jana Pindell of Fredericksburg, Va.; her mother, Delores Evans of Kentwood; three sisters, Billie Evans of Greensburg, Sue Hilderbrand of Ponchatoula and Paula Strahan of Franklinton; and four grandchildren. Visitation will be tonight at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 to 9 and Friday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Louis McNeil conducts the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Killian Chapel Cemetery, Amite. INEZ MCCOY COHN ROSELAND - Inez McCoy Cohn, 83, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003. She was a native of Amite and a housewife. She is survived by three daughters, Geraldine Jackson and Lillian Solomon, both of Roseland, and Yvonne Cohn of Hammond; two sons, Joseph Cohn of Roseland and Lee Oscar Cohn of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Margarite Moses of Hammond and Rachel Spears of Amite; one brother, Fred McCoy Jr. of Amite; 14 grandchildren and 21 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Zadine McCoy Sr.; two sons, Charles and Steve Cohn; two sisters, Isabell Taylor and Mary Perry; four brothers, Steve Lenzy, Joe and Otis McCoy. Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Grants Chapel AME Church, Amite. The Rev. Alexander Giles will conduct the funeral at 8 p.m. Dismissal will be Saturday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Big Zion Cemetery, Roseland. VERNA JOYCE NIELSON JONES WAGGAMAN - Verna Joyce Nielson Jones, 50, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003, at West Jefferson Medical Center, Marrero. A native of Bettendorf, Iowa, she was a professor of fine arts at Delgado Community College in New Orleans and a member of the New Orleans Arts Council. She was a graduate of the University of New Orleans with a bachelors of arts degree in political science; a bachelors degree in fine arts and a masters of fine arts degree in fine arts. She also graduated from Delgado Community College with an associate degree in fine arts. She is survived by her husband, Robert Long of Waggaman; one daughter, Cherylyn Francis Owens of Iuka, Miss.; her father, T.E. Nielson of Hammond; four sisters, Patricia "Patty" Nielson of Gretna, Antionette "Toni" Adams of Diamondhead, Miss., Cherylyn Ruth Este of Houston and Jane Carolyn Summers of Gainsville, Fla.; one brother, Theron L. Nielson of Gretna; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Pearl Avis Domer Nielson; and one sister, Phyllis Jean Gerlach. Visitation will be Friday at Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, from 11 a.m. until the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Sandhill Cemetery, Ponchatoula. LA'MIYA NICOLE KEYES LORANGER - Eight-month-old La'Miya Nicole Keyes died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003, at her home. She is survived by her mother and father, Lakeisha Byrd and Michael Keyes, both of Loranger; her maternal grandparents, Bernadine Byrd of Amite and Hollis Griffin; her paternal grandparents, Margaret Baldwin of Velma and Avan Keyes of SoSo, Miss.; and her paternal great-grandparents, Bernice and Albert Baldwin of Velma. She was preceded in death by her great-grandmothers, Olivia Franklin and Vera Keyes. Visitation will be Friday at Jerusalem COGIC, Amite, from 11 a.m. until the funeral at 12:30 p.m. The Rev. Bert Doughty will conduct the service, and burial will be in Butler's Cemetery, Amite. Angelic Funeral Home, Roseland, is in charge. MARILYN JONES WILLIAMS MCCOMB, Miss. - Marilyn Jones Williams, 39, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003, at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, McComb. A native of Liberty, Miss., she was a retail manager of the One Price Clothing store. She founded the "Ladies of Ebony" in Amite County, the "Essence of Gospel" for the Veal Brothers and a founding member of the "Voices of Praise." She was a member of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. She is survived by her parents, A.C. and Mary Lee Rodgers Jones of Liberty; two sons, Akeem Williams of McComb and Joxafius Jones of Liberty; four sisters, Grace Chandler of Marietta, Ga., Lois Jackson of Liberty, Josephine Mixon and Vivian Cooper, both of Cypress, Calif.; four brothers, Joe Jones of Meadville, Miss., Oscar Jones Jr. of Liberty, Acie Jones of Powder Springs, Ga., and Jerome Cobb of Union City, Calif.; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by one sister, Mildred Jones Veal; one brother, Frankie Carl Jones Sr.; and her grandparents, John and Lillie Rodgers and Allen and Trudie Jones. Visitation will be Friday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Peoples Funeral Home, McComb. The funeral will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Amite County High School Auditorium in Liberty, Miss. The Rev. Oliver Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Zion Hill Cemetery, Liberty, Miss. November 14, 2003 * Katherine Easley, 88, Clinton * Hollis Elzey, 76, Kentwood * Mary Costanza Fulda, 89, Loranger * Verna Joyce Nielson Jones, 50, Waggaman * Eva Mae Robinson, 67, Amite KATHERINE EASLEY CLINTON - Katherine Easley, 88, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003, at Lane Memorial Hospital, Zachary. She was a longtime resident of Kentwood and a native of Norwood. She is survived by one son, Richert Easley of New York City. Her husband, Robert Osteen Easley, preceded her in death. The Rev. Tom Higginbotham conducted a graveside service today at Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, was in charge. HOLLIS ELZEY KENTWOOD - Visitation will be today at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 to 9 p.m. for Hollis Elzey, 76, who died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003. The Rev. Lee Allen Pounds will conduct the funeral Saturday at Sweet Home Baptist Church, Kentwood, at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lee Elzey of Kentwood; three sons, Hollis Elzey Jr. of Zachary, Percy Elzey of Angie and Robert Carter of Kentwood; two daughters, Janice Williams of Osyka, Miss., and Alberta James Sr. of Kentwood; five sisters, Flo Hookfin of Kentwood, Janice Perry of Marshall, Texas, Katie Alexander and Lee Vester Hookfin, both of San Francisco and Lillie Elzey of Oakland, Calif.; 20 grandchildren, 28 great- grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Curtis Elzey and Otis Elzey Jr.; one sister, Alice Gordon; and two daughters, Margaret Ann Elzey and Mercedes Elzey. MARY COSTANZA FULDA LORANGER - Mary Costanza Fulda, 89, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003, at her home. She was a native of Independence, operator of Fulda's Grocery Store and a member of Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church. She is survived by her son, Roy Ingraffia of Loranger; 12 grandchildren and 21 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Ingraffia Sr.; her second husband, Gaston A. Fulda; two sons, Phillip Ingraffia and Johnny Boy Ingraffia Jr.; five sisters, Causey Denella, Lena Falcone, Lillie Michel, Virginia Junda and Theresa Lopinta; three brothers, Sam, Felix and Joseph Costanza; and one grandchild. Visitation will be Saturday at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Colonial Mausoleum, Independence. Memorial contributions may be made to North Oaks Hospice or a charity of one's choice. VERNA JOYCE NIELSON JONES WAGGAMAN - Burial was today at Sandhill Cemetery in Ponchatoula for Verna Joyce Nielson Jones, 50, who died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003, at West Jefferson Medical Center, Marrero. A native of Bettendorf, Iowa, she was a professor of fine arts at Delgado Community College in New Orleans and a member of the New Orleans Arts Council. She was a graduate of the University of New Orleans with a bachelors of arts degree in political science; a bachelors degree in fine arts and a masters of fine arts degree in fine arts. She also graduated from Delgado Community College with an associate degree in fine arts. Survivors include her husband, Robert Long of Waggaman; one daughter, Cherylyn Francis Owens of Iuka, Miss.; her father, Dr. T.E. Nielson of Hammond; four sisters, Patricia "Patty" Nielson of Gretna, Antionette "Toni" Adams of Diamondhead, Miss., Cherylyn Ruth Este of Houston and Jane Carolyn Summers of Gainsville, Fla.; one brother, Theron L. Nielson of Gretna; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Pearl Avis Domer Nielson; and one sister, Phyllis Jean Gerlach. Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. EVA MAE ROBINSON AMITE - Eva Mae Robinson, 67, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2003, at North Oaks Regional Medical Center, Hammond. A native of Amite, she is survived by one daughter, Fannie Mae Robinson of Amite; four sons, William, Tony, Sammy and Jimmy Robinson, all of Amite; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Robinson, three daughters, Josephine, Johnny Mae and Diane Robinson; her mother, Ida Smith; and her father, Levi Dorsy. Visitation will be Friday at Angelic Funeral Home, Roseland, from 5 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Bert Doughty will conduct the funeral Saturday at 1 p.m. at Jerusalem COGIC, Amite. Burial will be in Leonard's Chapel Church Cemetery. November 16, 2003 * Herman John Bourgeois, 75, Ponchatoula * Floyd Cohn Sr., 78 Amite * John H. Davis, 58, Baton Rouge * Robert Paul Davis, 39, Springfield * Robert A. Driscoll, Panama City, Fla. * Tamra Loraine Hardin, 44, Amite * Alberta Powell, 101, Hammond * Joe Scott Sr., 76, Hammond * Paula Ann Lagrue Scott, 47, Hammond * Gary Joseph Stevens Sr., 56, Ponchatoula * Bessie Grace Strickland, 79, LaPlace HERMAN JOHN BOURGEOIS PONCHATOULA - Herman John Bourgeois, 75, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2003, in Hammond. He was a native and resident of Ponchatoula and a member of the Boilermaker's Union Local 69 out of Detroit. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict and reached the rank of sergeant. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Wright Bourgeois; a son, Johnnie Bourgeois; a daughter, Debra Pittman; a brother, Alcide A. Bourgeois; three sisters, Lillie Mae Hungerford, Olydia Mire and Shirley Vinyard; four stepchildren, Marlene Colona, Sharon Tallia, Michael LeBlanc, and Linda Nobles; and numerous grandchildren. A son, Robert Paul Bourgeois; his parents, Alcide Joseph and Clotilde Valerie Boudreaux Bourgeois; and two sisters, Enid Twicker and Gloria Bourgeois, preceded him in death. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula, Sunday from 6 to 10 p.m. and Monday from 8:30 to 11 a.m. The funeral will be held in the chapel on Monday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Johnnie Hernandez officiating. Burial will be in the Ponchatoula Cemetery. FLOYD COHN SR. AMITE - Floyd Cohn Sr., 78, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of Roseland and an Amite resident. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lee Cohn of Amite; one son, Floyd Cohn Jr. of Baton Rouge; four sisters, Marie Malcolm Cohn of New Orleans, Evan Cohn of Hammond and Lillie Ruth Solomon Cohn and Geraldine Jackson Cohn of Roseland; three brothers, Tom Cohn of New Orleans, Oscar Cohn of Baton Rouge and Joseph Cohn of Roseland; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by Bernadine Smith Cohn and Steve Cohn. Visitation will be Monday at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. The funeral will be Tuesday at the funeral home at 11 a.m. and will be conducted by Bro. Thomas Hogan. Burial will be in Butler's Cemetery, Amite. JOHN H. DAVIS BATON ROUGE - John. H. Davis, 58, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003, at Earl K. Long Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was a native of Anniston, Ala., and a resident of Ponchatoula. He is survived by his wife, Martha L. Davis of Ponchatoula; two daughters, Sonja Davis and Maltrika Davis of Baton Rouge; three stepsons, Leonard J. London Jr. and Tyrone Jr. of Hammond and Jamye London, military service in Afghanistan; one sister, Ida Mae Collins of Chicago; an aunt, Rosie Lee Turner of Anniston; five grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday at MJR Friendly Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 1 p.m. until services conducted by Rev. Ezra Shannon begin at 7 p.m. Dismissal services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Andrew Chapel Church Cemetery, Dennis Hill. ROBERT PAUL DAVIS SPRINGFIELD - Robert Paul Davis, 39, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003, at his residence. He is survived by one daughter, Victoria Davis of Tennessee; one son, Te John Davis of Tennessee; his mother, Judy Foster Davis of Springfield; one sister, Bonnie Miller of Killian; four brothers, Ricky, Kenney, Donald and Jo Jo Davis of Springfield; his grandmother, Mrs. Howard Foster of Springfield; and an uncle, Albert Davis of Independence. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Davis; and three grandparents, Howard Foster and Agnus and Nancy Dedeaux Davis. Visitation and the funeral were held Saturday at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula. He was buried in Foster Cemetery. ROBERT A. DRISCOLL PANAMA CITY, Fla. - Robert A. Driscoll died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003, at Bay Medical Center, Panama City. A retired Navy Master Chief and Master Diver, he spent a total of 32 years in service. He has been awarded the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal with seven Bronze Stars and The Navy Occupation Medal. A life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 10555, he was also a life member of AmVets Post 47, life member of FRA Post 346 and a member of American Legion Post 362, all posts located in Panama City. He is survived by his wife, Maryann M. Driscoll; four sons, Stephen Dricoll of Hammond; Army Maj. Shawn T. Driscoll of Mannheim, Germany, and Robert and Stanley Driscoll of Panama City; two daughters, Laura Ann Sexton of Cary, N.C., and Loretta Ann Dean of Yokota, Japan; one brother, John Driscoll of Germantown, Tenn.; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Patricia Jean Driscoll; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James T. Driscoll; and one brother, James Driscoll. Visitation is today at Southernland Family Funeral Home, Panama City, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a rosary to be said at 7 p.m. The funeral with full military honors will be Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Panama City, at 11 a.m. with Rev. O'Shea officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Bernadette Church Building Fund. TAMRA LORAINE HARDIN AMITE - Tamra Loraine Hardin, 44, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2003, at her residence. She is survived by three sons, Mitchell, Joseph and Aaron Harris of Amite; her mother, Frances Trahan of Houma; one sister, Cheryl Gray of Amite; and two brothers, Michael Floyd of Amite and Steve Floyd of New London, Miss. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Floyd; one grandson, Mitchell Harris Jr.; and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Percy Floyd. Visitation was held Saturday at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite. Graveside services will be held today at 2 p.m. at Magnolia Cemetery, Lucedale, Miss. ALBERTA POWELL Alberta Powell, 101, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2003, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Hammond. She was a native of Magnolia, Miss. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother and sister. Visitation will be Monday at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, from 9 a.m. until the funeral begins at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. JOE SCOTT SR. Joe Scott Sr., 76, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003, at his residence. A native of Ethel, he was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired truck driver. An associate minister of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of Greater Faith and Greater Faith Outreach Ministries, he was also an insurance agent with Gordon Transfer Co. and Winnfield Life Insurance Co., grand associate patron of United Most Worshipful St. John Grand Lodge F&AM, grand king Solomon Mettie F. Price, Grand Queen of the South; and St. John Lodge No. 295. He is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Denise Scott of Hammond; one sister, Leaster Peterson of Chicago; and one brother, Frank Scott of Sacramento, Calif. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Renna Holmes, Almena Jackson, Janie Scott and Alberta Scott; and two brothers, Jessie and Albert Scott. Visitation will be Tuesday at Sweet Home Baptist Church, Albany, from 9 a.m. until the funeral begins at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Rose Memorial Park Cemetery, Hammond. PAULA ANN LAGRUE SCOTT Paula Ann Lagrue Scott, 47, died Nov. 12, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. A retired teacher in the Livingston Parish School System, she was past vice president of the Livingston Parish Federation of Teachers, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, financial secretary and choir member of Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of Greater Faith, past worthy matron of Daughter of Peace No. 102, past trustee and grand lecturer of Daughters of the Universal Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, past grand matron of Frank Grimes Grand Court for Louisiana-Royal and Exalted Order of Amaranth and Louisiana Grand Council of Deliberation Daughters of Sphinx. She is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Denise Scott of Hammond; and one brother, Shamar Beasley of New Orleans. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Scott Jr.; her parents, Irvin and Bishop Selena Columbus Lagrue; and one brother, Gregory McDowell. Visitation will be Tuesday at Sweet Home Baptist Church, Albany, from 9 a.m. until the funeral begins at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Rose Memorial Park Cemetery, Hammond. GARY JOSEPH STEVENS SR. PONCHATOULA - Gary Joseph Stevens Sr., 56, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2003, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Doris Pruett Stevens of Ponchatoula; two daughters, Barbara Alexander and Sonya April of Ponchatoula; three sons, Michael Stevens of San Francisco, Joey Stevens of New Orleans and Gary J. Stevens Jr. of Ponchatoula; one brother, Gene Stevens of Ponchatoula and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Olivia Brown Stevens; one sister, Audrey Ruth Stevens; and two brothers, Ray and Irvin Stevens. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. The funeral will be Monday at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Sand Hill Cemetery. BOBBY TROY STRAHAN BATON ROUGE - Bobby Troy Strahan, 63, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2003 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was a native of Ascension Parish. He is survived by two sons, Curtis Dean Strahan and Kenneth Creig Strahan of Albany; three sisters, Doris Tuttle of Ponchatoula, Arlene Morgan of Hammond and Judy Miller of Amite; and two brothers, Lee Roy Strahan of Kentwood and Rev. Henry Strahan of Boone, N.C. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Frances Fricklin Strahan and one brother, Wiley C. Strahan. Visitation will be Monday at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. The funeral will be Tuesday at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Strahan Cemetery, Franklinton. BESSIE GRACE STRICKLAND LAPLACE - Bessie Grace Strickland, 79, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2003, at her residence. A former line worker for Match Company, she was a native of Kentwood. She is survived by one daughter, Dale Booty of Fluker; two sons, Shelby and Billy Strickland of LaPlace; one brother, James Grice of Kentwood; one sister, Jean Wightham of Puyallup, Wash.; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one step-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie J. "Buck" Strickland; her parents, Fritz and Allie Callihan Grice; one granddaughter, Sherri Lynn Strickland; two sisters, Tina Birch and Inez Young; and two brothers, Leon and Mutt Grice. Visitation was Saturday at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood. Graveside services at New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, will be held today at 2 p.m. followed by burial. November 17, 2003 * John H. Davis, 56, Baton Rouge * Lena R. Drago, 83, Independence * David Arthur Hall Jr., 66, Ponchatoula * Lionel L. Johnson Sr., 68, Kentwood * Joe Scott Sr., 76, Hammond * Paula Ann Lagrue Scott, 47, Hammond * Alma Conley Silas, 94, Los Angeles GAYNEL GEX BILLUPS BOH PENSACOLA, Fla. - Gaynel Gex Billups Boh, 72, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003. A native of New Orleans, she grew ups in Bay St. Louis Mississippi, and was named Miss Bay St. Louis. She graduated from Saint Joseph's Academy, Bay St. Louis, and attended the University of Mississippi. She later graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a degree in education. She was also a Red Cross volunteer and a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Roger Boh; five children from her previous marriage to Buddy Billups Jr. include daughters, Betty Billups, Josephine Hyer and Lamar Chapman; sons, Guy and Walter Billups; brothers, Walter and Joseph Gex; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mass was Saturday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Pensacola, Fla. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Bay St. Louis. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 10650 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola, Fla. Oak Lawn Funeral Home, was in charge. JOHN H. DAVIS BATON ROUGE - John. H. Davis, 56, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003, at Earl K. Long Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was a native of Anniston, Ala., and a resident of Ponchatoula. He is survived by his wife, Martha L. Davis of Ponchatoula; two daughters, Sonja Davis and Maltrika Davis of Baton Rouge; three stepsons, Leonard J. London Jr. and Tyrone Jr. of Hammond and Jamye London, military service in Afghanistan; one sister, Ida Mae Collins of Chicago; an aunt, Rosie Lee Turner of Anniston; five grandchildren and four stepgrandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday at MJR Friendly Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 1 p.m. until services conducted by Rev. Ezra Shannon begin at 7 p.m. Dismissal services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Andrew Chapel Church Cemetery, Dennis Mill. LENA R. DRAGO INDEPENDENCE - Lena R. Drago, 83, died Saturday, No. 15, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond She was a housewife. Survivors include two daughters, Congetta Polito of Independence and Lean Carlin of Walker; four sons, Tony and Sam Drago, both of New Orleans, Johnnie Drago of Baton Rouge and Joe Drago Sr. of Amite; two brothers, Frank and Sam Rumfola, both of Independence; 19 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Drago; and one daughter, Mary Ida Burns. Visitation will Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 2 p.m. at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite. Burial will be in Colonial Cemetery, Independence. DAVID ARTHUR HALL JR. PONCHATOULA - David Arthur Hall Jr., 66, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He is survived by wife, Violey Walker Hall of Ponchatoula; four daughters, Ruth Ann Hall, Mary Beth Hall Wells and Johannah Hall, all of Ponchatoula, and Dorcas Gail Hall Strahan of Robert; one son, Arthur David Hall Sr. of Ponchatoula; two sisters, Laura Mae Venable of Luling, and Margaret Catoire of LaPlace; one brother, Jesse James Hall of Amite; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Daniel Ray Hall; one sister, Louraine M. Sharp; two brothers, Joseph and Charles Hall; his parents, David and Louraine Tregre Hall; and one grandchild. The Rev. Glenn C. Henson conducted the funeral today at Jesus Name Holliness Church in Ponchatoula. Burial was in the church cemetery. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. LIONEL L. JOHNSON SR. KENTWOOD - A millwright and lifelong resident of Kentwood, Lionel L. Johnson Sr., 68, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2003, at the home of his daughter in Slaughter. Survivors include two daughters, Melanie Johnson of Slaughter, and Bertie Fontenot of Baker; three sons, Rodney Johnson of Innis, Richard Johnson of Baker, and Mark Johnson of Pride; two brothers, Milton Johnson of Kentwood, and Dallas Johnson of Walker; two sisters, Sybil Farce of Minnesota, and Jean Lewis of Hammond; former wife, Genell Johnson of Baton Rouge; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one son, Lionel Layton Johnson Jr.; his parents, Percy and Wessie Williams Johnson; two sisters and one brother. Visitation will be today at Bethel Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 5 to 9 p.m., and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the Rev. Bryan Bixler conducts the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Mount Stevens Cemetery, Tickfaw. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, was in charge. JOE SCOTT SR. Joe Scott Sr., 76, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003, at his residence. A native of Ethel, he was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired truck driver. An associate minister of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of Greater Faith and Greater Faith Outreach Ministries, he was also an insurance agent with Gordon Transfer Co. and Winnfield Life Insurance Co., grand associate patron of United Most Worshipful St. John Grand Lodge F&AM, grand king Solomon Mettie F. Price, Grand Queen of the South; and St. John Lodge No. 295. He is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Denise Scott of Hammond; one sister, Leaster Peterson of Chicago; and one brother, Frank Scott of Sacramento, Calif. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Renna Holmes, Almena Jackson, Janie Scott and Alberta Scott; and two brothers, Jessie and Albert Scott. Visitation will be Tuesday at Sweet Home Baptist Church, Albany, from 9 a.m. until the funeral begins at 11 a.m. Joseph Williams will conduct the service. Burial will be in Rose Memorial Park Cemetery, Hammond. PAULA ANN LAGRUE SCOTT Paula Ann Lagrue Scott, 47, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. A retired teacher in the Livingston Parish School System, she was past vice president of the Livingston Parish Federation of Teachers, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, financial secretary and choir member of Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of Greater Faith, past worthy matron of Daughter of Peace No. 102, past trustee and grand lecturer of Daughters of the Universal Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, past grand matron of Frank Grimes Grand Court for Louisiana-Royal and Exalted Order of Amaranth and Louisiana Grand Council of Deliberation Daughters of Sphinx. She is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Denise Scott of Hammond; and one brother, Shamar Beasley of New Orleans. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Scott Jr.; her parents, Irvin and Bishop Selena Columbus Lagrue; and one brother, Gregory McDowell. Visitation will be Tuesday at Sweet Home Baptist Church, Albany, from 9 a.m. until the funeral begins at 11 a.m. Joseph Williams will officiate. Burial will be in Rose Memorial Park Cemetery, Hammond. ALMA CONLEY SILAS LOS ANGELES - Alma Conley Silas, 94, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003. A native of Hammond, she is survived by two daughter, Sharlistine Patterson and Carrie Butler of Los Angeles; three sons, Nathaniel Hill of Los Angeles, Donald E. Con ley and Emiel Conley, both of Hammond. The funeral was today at Rose Hill Mortuary, 3888 S. Woodmond Mill Road, Whitter, Calif. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, contributedz the information. November 18, 2003 * Salvadore "Sal" Joseph Brocato, 86, Hammond * Lena R. Drago, 83, Independence * Jack Eady Sr., 76, Ponchatoula * William "Billy" Paul Smith, 50, Ponchatoula * Bessie "Jack" Grice Strickland, 79, LaPlace * Willie V. Williams, 86, Ponchatula SALVADORE JOSEPH BROCATO Salvadore "Sal" Joseph Brocato, 86, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2003., at Landmark Nursing Home, Hammond. A retired captain from the New Orleans Sheriff's Office, he was a native of New Orleans, and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Tannie Marcella Brocato of Hammond; and one sisters, Virginia Engron of Chalmette. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jake and Florence Minuto Brocato; and one sister, Florence Grillot. Visitation will be Wednesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 8:30 a.m. until the funeral at 11 a.m. conducted by the Rev. Robert Dansby. Burial will be in Colonial Cemetery. LENA R. DRAGO INDEPENDENCE - Lena R. Drago, 83, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. A housewife, she is survived by two daughters, Congetta Polito of Independence, and Lena Carlin of Walker; four sons, Tony and Sam Drago, both of New Orleans, Johnnie Drago of Baton Rouge, and Joe Drago Sr. of Amite; two brothers, Frank and Sam Rumfola, both of Independence; 19 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Drago; and one daughter, Mary Ida Burns. Visitation will be Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 2 p.m. at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite. Burial will be in Colonial Cemetery, Independence. JACK EADY SR. Jack Eady Sr., 76, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2003, at his home. He was a native of Ponchatoula, and a firefighter. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, and the the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Survivors include two sons, Jack Eady Jr. of Kerrville, Texas, and Roy Eady of Texas; one sister, Mable McLin Allen of Hammond; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Magdalena Cumpian Eady; and his second wife, Elsie Fay Morris Eady; his parents, Albert W. and Dezzie Hope Eady; four brothers, Ashford, G.W., Howard and Carl Eady; four sisters, Adamae Eady Cost, Linda Eady, Donnie Eady Harper and Myrtle Eady Stevens. Visitation will be Wednesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 11 a.m. until the funeral at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Louis Husser will officiate. Encryptment will be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2200 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 214, Kenner, LA 70062-4035; or call (800) 227-2345. WILLIAM PAUL SMITH PONCHATOULA - William "Billy" Paul Smith, 50, died Monday, Nov 17, 2003, at West Jefferson Medical Center, Marrero. A retired carpenter, he was a native of Holden. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Bardwell Smith of Ponchatoula; two sons, Sherman Alan and Wade Daniel Smith, both of Ponchatoula; one daughter, Angela DeAnn Smith of Ponchatoula; his mother, Rosemary Stewart Smith of Holden; one brother, Amos Lee Smith Jr. of Holden; two sisters, Nelda Glascock of Albany, and Delba Coates of Holden; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Amos "Tot" Lee Smith Sr.; his grandparents, Henry and Mary Courtney Smith, and Sebron and Clora Johnson Stewart. 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 conduct the Rev. Joseph LeJeune and the Rev. Jimmy Wall at 2 p.m. Burial will be in New Haven Baptist Church Cemetery. BESSIE GRACE STRICKLAND LAPLACE - Bessie "Jack" Grice Strickland, 79, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2003, at her home. A former line worker for Match Company, she was a native of Kentwood. She is survived by one daughter, Dale Booty of Fluker; two sons, Shelby and Billy Strickland of LaPlace; one brother, James Grice of Kentwood; one sister, Jean Wightham of Puyallup, Wash.; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one stepgrandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie J. "Buck" Strickland; her parents, Fritz and Allie Callihan Grice; one granddaughter, Sherri Lynn Strickland; two sisters, Tina Birch and Inez Young; and two brothers, Leon and Mutt Grice. Graveside services followed by burial were Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, at New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, was in charge. WILLIE V. WILLIAMS PONCHATOULA - Willie V. Williams, 86, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2003, at her home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Geisler Funeral Home, Ponchatoula. November 19, 2003 * Mary Dawson Foster, 94, Pumpkin Center * Edward Joseph Gaspard Jr., Metairie * Austin Martin Hollis, 32, Ponchatoula * Anthony LaRock, 92, Amite * Sally Jo Malone McClure, 66, Kentwood * Willie Viola Ard Williams, 86, Ponchatoula MARY DAWSON FOSTER PUMPKIN CENTER - Weir, Miss., native, Mary Dawson Foster, 94, died today, Nov. 19, 2003, at her home. Survivors include three sons, Wayne Foster of Lufkin, Texas, Gerald Foster of Somerville, Ala., and George Foster of Hammond; one brother, Arnold W. Dawson of Biloxi, Miss.; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Granville W. Foster; one daughter, Mary Margaret Foster; and a son, Gaynne Warren Foster. Visitation will be at Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home, 502 College Drive, Lufkin, Texas. Burial will be in Tanner Cemetery, Burkeville, Texas. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. EDWARD JOSEPH GASPARD JR. Metairie - Longtime Hammond resident Edward Joseph Gaspard Jr. died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2003. Born in Bayou Goula, he was a retired auditor and senior vice president of First Guaranty Bank of Hammond and past vice president of the Hammond Building and Loan Association. He was also the past president of the Hammond Lions Club. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Hoover Gaspard; one daughter, Evelyn Gaspard Auld; two sisters, Gladys Marie Stumpf and Mae Regina Fisher; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. His parents, Victoria Regina Naquin and Edward Joseph Gaspard Sr.; and one brother, Earl Benedict Gaspard, preceded him in death. Visitation will be Thursday beginning at 9 a.m. until a funeral Mass at All Faiths Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd., at 1 p.m. Burial be in St. John Cemetery. AUSTIN MARTIN HOLLIS PONCHATOULA - Seaman Austin Martin Hollis, 32, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2003, in Marshall, Texas. A native of Hammond, he is survived by one son, Lance Ashmore of Patterson; his parents, Guy Martin and Marsha Gail Vampran Hollis of Ponchatoula; one brother, Marshall Hollis of White, Ga.; one sister, Michelle H. Sharp of Pumpkin Center; and maternal grandmother, Nell Vampran of Hammond. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Vincent Vampran; and paternal grandparents, B.A. Hollis, Vivian Webb Hollis and Bessie Elmore Hollis. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until the funeral at 10. The Rev. Charles Bigner will conduct the service. Burial will be in Trinity Baptist Cemetery, Pumpkin Center. ANTHONY LAROCK AMITE - Anthony LaRock, 92, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2003, at Doctor's Hospital in Metairie. He was a native of Independence and a produce farmer. Survivors include one son, Sal LaRock of Metairie; one daughter, Mary Ann Lowry of Orlando, Fla.; and one brother, Sam LaRocca of Amite. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary LaRock; two brothers, Joe and John; and three sisters, Rose, Laura and Loretta. Visitation will be Friday at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Colonial Mausoleum, Independence. SALLY JO MALONE MCCLURE KENTWOOD - Sally Jo Malone McClure, 66, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2003. Born in Dallas, she was a graduate of Smithville High School and attended Southwest Texas University. She was a longtime resident of New Orleans and worked as a Realtor with Latter of New Orleans and Prudential Gardner after moving to Kentwood. She was a member of East Fork Baptist Church, the Kentwood Garden Club and a life member of the Million Dollar VIP Club for Realtors. Survivors include her husband, William Dave McClure; three daughters, Melissa Jo McClure French, Melinda Ann McClure Blum and Mary Lois McClure Dattola; three sisters, Suzie Chilton Bishop, Diane Chilton Moore and Debbie Chilton Forney; and three grandchildren. The Rev. Don Bassett conducted the funeral today at East Fork Baptist Church, Kentwood. Burial was in the church cemetery. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, was in charge. WILLIE VIOLA ARD WILLIAMS PONCHATOULA - Willie Viola Ard Williams, 86, a member of Church of God of Union, died at home, Monday Nov. 17, 2003. She is survived by six daughters, Idelle Crawford of Boyd, Texas, Mamie Jenkins, Tracie Cassell, Diana Hollie and Doris Carter, all of Ponchatoula, and Maria Rodriguez of Baltimore; four sons, J.D. Williams of Slidell, Virgil Williams of Ponchatoula, Bill Williams and Ivy Williams, both of Denham Springs; three sisters, Lorena Wilson and Annie Belle White, both of Loranger, and Gloria Graham of Holden; one brother, William Ard Jr. of Folsom; 58 grandchildren, 63 great-grandchildren and 48 great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Austin Williams Sr.; one son, Austin A. Williams Jr.; one daughter, Betty Karansinski; five sisters, Rachel Pierre, Gertrude Pierre, Alice Rainey, Merle Woods and Eve Ard; six brothers, Jonas Ard, Eugene Ard, A.J. Ard, Huey Ard, Luther Ard and Tommy Ard. The funeral will be Thursday at Geisler Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Uneedus. November 20, 2003 * Nora Babin Carmona, 86, Greensburg * Richard Thomas Dillon, 88, Bogalusa * Bruce C. Liebert, 40, Flowery Branch, Ga. NORA BABIN CARMONA GREENSBURG - Nora Babin Carmona, 86, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003, at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home, Greensburg. A native of Baton Rouge, she was a housewife. Survivors include her children, Martha Hanna, Nora Jenkins, Helen Germonini, Barbara Shavera, Mary Larrimore, Freddy Morgan, Pete Carmona, Paul Carmona, Juanita Carmona, Virgil Carmona and Randy Carmona; 19 grandchildren and 21 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Carmona Sr.; two daughters, Dorothy Duke and Kathleen Gayle; her mother, Sarah Gomez; her father, Percy Babin; and three brothers, Louis, Percy and Herbert Babin. A graveside service will be Friday at Port Hudson National Cemetery, Port Hudson, at 2:30 p.m. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. RICHARD THOMAS DILLON Angie - Richard Thomas "Phill" Dillon, 88, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2003, at Louisiana State University Medical Center in Bogalusa. A former resident of Hammond, he is survived by one son, Johnny E. Dillon of Hammond; one daughter, Queen Ester Adams of Hammond; 20 grandchildren, 63 great- grandchildren and 23 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louella Dillon; his parents, Wilbur and Alberta Dillon; four brothers and one sister. Visitation will be at Cook-Richmond Funeral Home, Bogalusa, from 2 to 5 p.m. on Friday. A wake service will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church, Angie. The Rev. Ivy Williams will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Dillon Cemetery, Angie. BRUCE C. LIEBERT FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Baton Rouge native Bruce C. Liebert, 40, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003. He is survived by his parents, John and Joan Carter Liebert of Baton Rouge; and one brother, Scott S. Liebert. Visitation will be Saturday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 9:30 a.m. until the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. November 21, 2003 * Nathan Austin, 68, Killian * Hugh Douglas Cutrer, 74, Kentwood * Marlin Wayne Hamm Jr., 20, Kentwood * Sadie Renee Dinger Hutchinson, 41, Independence * Rene Joseph Roubion Jr., 78, Loranger * August William Salisbury, 66, Hammond * Catherine Joann Welch Turner, 63, Ponchatoula NATHAN AUSTIN KILLIAN - Nathan Austin, 68, a heavy equipment operator and a U.S. Army veteran, died Nov. 16, 2003, at his home. Survivors include his wife, Mary Austin of Killian; three daughters, Tatanisha Petty of LaPlace, Sharon Hally of Hammond and Josie Mae Sibley of Ponchatoula; two sons, Herbert Morris and Christopher Morris, both of Hammond; three sisters, Elvira Robinson of Marrero, Pearlie Mae Ducree of Killian and Norma Dotey of Ponchatoula; five brothers, Mathew Austin of Clinton, Iowa, Earl Austin Sr., Cleveland Austin Sr., Julius Austin and Bobby Austin, all of Killian; and six grandchildren. The Rev. Robert Smith will conduct the funeral tonight at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Killian, at 8. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery, Killian. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. HUGH DOUGLAS CUTRER KENTWOOD - Town of Kentwood Maintenance Superintendent Hugh Douglas Cutrer, 74, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Jackson, Miss. A native of Kentwood, he was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Day Cutrer of Kentwood; a son, Donald Ray Cutrer of Denham Springs; one daughter, Debbie Cutrer Powers of Kentwood; three brothers, Percy, Frank and Gaylon Cutrer, all of Kentwood; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and Ruth Cutrer; and three brothers, Raymond, Amos and Grady Cutrer. The Rev. Danny Smith conducted the funeral this afternoon and burial was in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, was in charge. MARLIN WAYNE HAMM JR. KENTWOOD - Visitation will be tonight at East Fork Baptist Church in Kentwood for Marlin Wayne "J.R." Hamm Jr., 20, who died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003, in an automobile accident. A native of Hammond, he was a truck and tractor mechanic. He is survived by his mother, Joanne Hamm of Kentwood; two sisters, Melanie and Kimberly Hamm, both of Kentwood; and his grandmother, Carrie Buchko of Wellsboro, Pa. He was preceded in death by his father, Marlin W. Hamm Sr.; his paternal grandmother, Esther Hamm; his paternal grandfather, Oscar Hamm; and his maternal grandfather, Thomas Buchko. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, is in charge of local arrangements. Services will be held at a later date in Wellsboro. Burial will follow in Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Wellsboro. SADIE RENEE DINGER HUTCHINSON INDEPENDENCE - Visitation will be today at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, from 6 to 10 p.m. for Sadie Renee Dinger Hutchinson, 41, who died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003, in Baton Rouge. Further visitation will be Saturday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Hutchinson Cemetery. A native of Morgan City, she is survived by her mother, Anita B. Dinger of Independence; her husband, Virgle Hutchinson of Independence; one son, Jessie L. Hutchinson of Albany; three daughters, Anita Marie McAlister of Tickfaw, Michelle Hutchinson and Jerica L. Hutchinson, both of Independence; one sister, Anita L. Aucoin of Independence; three brothers, Alvin B. Dinger of Independence, William A. Dinger of St. Louis and Bertrand Dinger of Baton Rouge; and one grandchild. Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, is in charge. RENE JOSEPH ROUBION JR. LORANGER - Rene Joseph Roubion Jr., 78, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. A native of New Orleans, he is survived by his wife, Susan Bellanger Roubion of Loranger; three stepsons, Keith E. Peters of Chauvin, Tony A. Cressionie and Douglas P. Cressionie Jr., both of Loranger; two brothers, Earl Roubion of New Orleans and Anthony Roubion of Chalmette; and two sisters, Elvira Hopkins of Robert and Joyce Carso of Slidell; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rene Joseph and Lillia Marten Roubion Sr.; one daughter, Nancy Fisher; and three sisters, Dorothy Saches, Sylvia Johnson and Audry Mae Roubion. A memorial service will be Saturday at his home. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. AUGUST WILLIAM SALISBURY August "Augie" William Salisbury, 66, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a retired millwright. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jean Coates Salisbury of Hammond; one son, Tony Salisbury of Robert; and two stepsons, Mary Coates of Dothan, Ala., and Chad Coates of Monroe. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rita Salisbury. Visitation will be Saturday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11. The Rev. Rodney Taylor will officiate. Burial will be in Bankston 4th Ward Cemetery. CATHERINE JOANN WELCH TURNER PONCHATOULA - Catherine Joann Welch Turner, 63, a native of Ponchatoula, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Covington. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth W. Turner Sr. of Ponchatoula; one son, Kenneth W. Turner Jr. of Ponchatoula; three daughters, Terri T. Anderson of Prairieville, Cheri T. Hodge of Pensacola, Fla., and Dixie Turner of Ponchatoula; one sister, Johnnie Hamilton of Jacksonville, Fla.; two brothers, Marion "PeeWee" Welch of Zachary and Bobby Welch Johnson of Rayne; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Gladys Clark Welch; two brothers, Milton and Nolan Welch; one sister, Betty Welch; and two infant sisters. Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 10 at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, and Saturday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Sand Hill Cemetery, Ponchatoula. November 23, 2003 * Fern Alma Catt, 92, Vincennes, Ind. * Josephine Lee, 66, Baton Rouge * Robert Tony Sullivan, 90, Holden FERN ALMA CATT VINCENNES, Ind. - Fern Alma Catt, 92, mother of Hammond resident Paul E. Catt, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003. A native of Vincennes, she was a retired school teacher and a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Vincennes. Besides her son, she is survived by her other children, Karen Ann Benefiel of Boonville, Ind., John David Catt of Newburgh, Ind., Neal Emery Catt of Decker, Ind., Jerry Dean Catt of Evansville, Ind., and Susie Johnson of Columbus, Ind.; 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Catt, six brothers, four sisters and one grandchild. Visitation is scheduled at St. Peter's Lutheran Church of Vincennes Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the funeral at 11. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Fredrick and Son Funeral Home of Vincennes is in charge. JOSEPHINE LEE BATON ROUGE - Josephine Lee, 66, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003, at her home. A native of Amite, she is survived by her husband, Roosevelt Lee Jr.; her daughters, Cherita Lee and Cherlessia Williams, both of Baton Rouge, Lyehellie Cheeks of Chesapeake, Va., Gwendolyn Thomas of Terra Haute, Ind., and Troynetta Williams of Dallas; her sisters, Clara M. Wildon of Tangipahoa, Mary B. Smith, Shirley B. Smith and Marilyn C. Baker, all of Amite, Gloria B. Page of Montpelier, Brenda B. Jones of Hammond and Katie B. Smith of Baker; her brothers, Joseph Baker Jr. of New Orleans, Robert T. Baker of Amite and James E. "Bull" Baker of Independence; and 14 grandchildren. Visitation is today from 4 to 6:15 p.m. at Richardson Chapel Church of God in Christ in Baton Rouge. The funeral will follow at 6:30 with Charles Gordon conducting the service. Dismissal at Gordon Richardson Temple in Amite. Burial will be in Baker Cemetery in Amite. Richardson Funeral Home of Amite is in charge. ROBERT TONY SULLIVAN HOLDEN - The Rev. Robert Tony "R.T." Sullivan, 90, died Friday at Summit Hospital in Baton Rouge. Serving in a prison ministry for more than 30 years and having a career in ministry that lasted nearly 60 years, Sullivan was a native of Sullivan Hollow. He is survived by two daughters, Merlene Ann Pate and Carolyn Jones; three sons, Charles Sullivan, Gerald Sullivan and the Rev. Carl Sullivan; three sisters, two brothers, 19 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Frances Thompson Sullivan; three daughters, Betty Lou Sullivan, Delores Gill and Bobbye Wallace; an infant son, three grandchildren and a number of brothers and sisters. Visitation will be today from 5 to 9 p.m. at Seale Funeral Home in Livingston and Monday at Magnolia Baptist Church from 9 to 11 a.m. A service will follow at the church. Burial will be at Bankston Cemetery on Pete Smith Road in Holden. Donations may be made in his honor to the Bible Fund of the Prison Ministry, Ronald Barcelona, 25258 Rolling Fork Drive, Denham Springs. Seale Funeral Home is in charge. November 24, 2003 * Narthis Craig Banks, 47, Elkhart * Ronald Wayne Smith, 59, Ponchatoula NARTHIS CRAIG BANKS ELKHART - Narthis Craig Banks, 47, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, at Elkhart General Hospital. Born in Independence, he was a longtime resident of Hammond. He was a heavy equipment operator. Survivors include his fiancee, Sherry Miller; six daughters, Shadrieka and Sharnique Banks, both of Elkhart, Anisa Anderson and Tenisheia Banks, both of Baton Rouge, Portia Allen and Narthis Banks, both of Franklinton; two sons, Chad Allen and Demetrius Miller, both of Nappanee; his mother and stepfather, Edna Bickham Banks Ewing and Chester Ewing of Hammond; three grandchildren; 10 sisters, Mercydee McCaskill of Milwaukee, Pennie Anderson of Baton Rouge, Betty Jackson, Jernette Terry, Thelma Bowie, Mary Ann Moore, Catherine Cucker, Joyce Moore, Virginia Bradstreet, Jane Perry, all of Hammond; four brothers, Jerry and James Moore, both of Atlanta, Milton Banks of Elkhart and Willie Moore of California. His father, M.C. Moore; three brothers, Alton and Paul Banks and Otis Neely, preceded him in death. Burial was Saturday at Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Hammond. Alford's Mortuary was in charge. RONALD WAYNE SMITH PONCHATOULA - Ronald Wayne Smith, 59, died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2003, at his home. A native of New Orleans, he is survived by his wife, Jessie Rosenbalm Smith of Ponchatoula; three daughters, Faye Shaunak of Collierville, Tenn., Colleen Jones of Madison, Miss., and Nicole Hoover of Ponchatoula; two sons, Keith Belcher and Wayne Smith Jr., both of Ponchatoula; one sister, Mildred Capers of Ponchatoula; and 13 grandchildren. His parents, Leonard and Thelma Cook Smith, and one brother, Alvin Lemoine, preceded him in death. Visitation will be Tuesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 11:30 a.m. until the Rev. Randy Rosenbalm conducts the funeral at 2 p.m. November 25, 2003 * Reynold Morris Bigner Sr., 76, Pumpkin Center * Mamie M. Brooks, 85, Roseland * Ouida Maxine Dennison, 55, Springfield * Cora Garner, 87, Hammond * Martha Robertson Seaward, 58, Hammond * Joshua Ryan Troxler, 17, Ponchatoula REYNOLD MORRIS BIGNER SR. PUMPKIN CENTER - Reynold Morris Bigner Sr., 76, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, died Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. A former welder and iron worker and a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church, he is survived by his wife, Bernice Mounce Bigner of Pumpkin Center; three sons, Reynold Bigner Jr., Dale Bigner and Eugene Bigner, all of Pumpkin Center; three daughters, Lavenia Thompson and Delores Davidge, both of Pumpkin Center, and Pat Bennett of Ponchatoula; four sisters, Sadonia LeBlanc of Gonzales, Doris Normand of Princeton, Minn., Gilda Fay Alexander and June Bateman, both of Pumpkin Center; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Lillian Ballard Bigner; two brothers, Francis B. Bigner and Louis B. Bigner; and two sisters, Louise Locicero and Gloria Jean Wheat. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m., until the Rev. Stacy Morgan conducts the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery, Pumpkin Center. MAMIE M. BROOKS ROSELAND - Mamie M. Brooks, 85, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Brooks Sr. of Roseland, one son, Charles Brooks of Roseland; two daughters, Carolyn B. Marzett and Deborah B. McMellon, both of Roseland; one sister, Lessie Wilson of New Orleans; one brother, Roy Wilson Sr. of Wilmer; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Elaine B. Allen; and one son, Arthur Jr. Visitation will be today at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral will be Wednesday at Good Hope Baptist Church at noon followed by burial in the church cemetery. OUIDA MAXINE DENNISON SPRINGFIELD - Ouida Maxine Dennison, 55, died Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. A native of Hammond, she is survived by her stepmother, Ella Dennison of Natalbany; three sisters, Susan Hoover, Byrel Adams and Denise Malbrough, all of Hammond; three stepsisters, Susan Hoover of Hammond, Janet Dillard and Joy Dillard, both of Springfield; two brothers, Melvin Dennison of Hammond and Richards Dennison of Roseland; and one stepbrother, Lloyd Bassemier of Mobile, Ala. Her father, Melvin "Red" Dennison; her mother, Vivian Clarke Dennison; her brother, Charles Dennison; and her fiancee, Johnny Corker, all preceded her in death. Visitation will be Wednesday at Geisler Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 9 until 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery, Tickfaw. CORA GARNER Cora Garner, 87, died at Landmark Nursing Home, Hammond, Nov. 13, 2003. Burial was Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, in Greenlawn Cemetery, Hammond. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. MARTHA ROBERTSON SEAWARD Columbus, Mississippi native Martha "Marty" Robertson Seaward, 58, died at her home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond. JOSHUA RYAN TROXLER PONCHATOULA - Ponchatoula High School senior Joshua Ryan Troxler, 17, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He is survived by his parents, Kevin and Peggy Cozzo Troxler of Ponchatoula; one sister, Brandy Lynn Troxler of Ponchatoula; his paternal grandparents, Larry A. and Pearl Rivet Troxler Sr. of Hahnville; his maternal grandfather, Joseph E. Cozzo Jr. of Chalmette; his maternal grandmother, Judith Subervielle Anderson of Pumpkin Center; and two great-grandmothers, Jeanne Cozzo of Folsom and Clara Subervielle of Mandeville. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the Rev. Sean Sheehy conducts Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Albert Catholic Church, Hammond. Burial will be at Rose Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to The Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency, 3501 North Causeway Blvd., Suite 490, Metairie, LA 70002. November 26, 2003 * Reynold Morris Bigner Sr., 76, Pumpkin Center * Ouida Maxine Dennison, 55, Springfield * Rose Mary Verdun Faust, 65, Ponchatoula * James Frank Head Jr., 61, Amite * Arthemeise Hills, 85, Baton Rouge * Durward Belmont Jesse Jr., 93, Ponchatoula * John William McKinney, 74, Killian * Martha Robertson Seaward, 58, Hammond * Catherine P. Smith, 72, Jefferson * Cornelius Herbert Vierhout, 74, Amite REYNOLD MORRIS BIGNER SR. PUMPKIN CENTER - The Rev. Stacy Morgan conducted the funeral this morning for Reynold Morris Bigner Sr., 76, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, who died Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. Burial was in Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery, Pumpkin Center. A former welder and iron worker, and a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church, he was survived by his wife, Bernice Mounce Bigner of Pumpkin Center; three sons, Reynold Bigner Jr., Dale Bigner and Eugene Bigner, all of Pumpkin Center; three daughters, Lavenia Thompson and Delores Davidge, both of Pumpkin Center, and Pat Bennett of Ponchatoula; four sisters, Sadonia LeBlanc of Gonzales, Doris Normand of Princeton, Minn., Gilda Fay Alexander and June Bateman, both of Pumpkin Center; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Lillian Ballard Bigner; two brothers, Francis B. Bigner and Louis B. Bigner; and two sisters, Louise Locicero and Gloria Jean Wheat. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge OUIDA MAXINE DENNISON SPRINGFIELD - Burial was today at Antioch Cemetery in Tickfaw for Ouida Maxine Dennison, 55, who died Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. A native of Hammond, she is survived by her stepmother, Ella Dennison of Natalbany; sisters, Susan Hoover of Hammond, Byrel Adams of Hammond, Denise Malbrough of Hammond; stepsisters, Patti Haddox of Natalbany, Janet Dillard and Joy Dillard, both of Springfield; brothers, Melvin Dennison of Hammond, Richard Dennison of Roseland; and one stepbrother, Lloyd Bassemier of Mobile, Ala. Her father, Melvin "Red" Dennison; her mother, Vivian Clarke Dennison; her brother, Charles Dennison; and her fiancee, Johnny Corkern, all preceded her in death. Geisler Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, was in charge. ROSE MARY VERDUN FAUST PONCHATOULA - Rose Mary Verdun Faust, 65, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. Survivors include her husband, Henry Louis Faust Jr. of Ponchatoula; one son, Henry Louis Faust III of Ponchatoula; six sisters, Edna Baldwin of Arkansas, Patsy Wiggins of Destrehan, Mae Cook of LaPlace, Angel Hunt of Franklinton, Reta Hord and Victoria Hord, both of Covington; four brothers, Valcour Paul Verdun Jr. of Baton Rouge, and Theodore "Teddy" Verdun and Jesse James, both of Arkansas, and Victor Raymond Verdun of Slidell; two grandchildren and two great-grand children. Her parents, Valcour Paul and Bertha King Verdun; and two brothers, George Henry and Claude Edward Verdun, preceded her in death. Visitation will be Friday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 10 p.m., and Saturday from 8 until 10:30 a.m. Mass will be held at St. Margaret's Catholic Church, Albany, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Leo Guillot will conduct the service. Burial will be in church cemetery. JAMES FRANK HEAD JR. AMITE - James Frank Head Jr, 61, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2003, at Lallie Kemp Medical Center, Independence. Survivors include one sister, Lorenn Head Crook of Houston; brothers, Joseph and Carl Head, both of Independence, Milton Head of Hammond, Joseph Head of Velma, and Jackie Head of California. She was preceded in death by his mother, Louise Head, and his father, James Head Sr.; and one brother, Harlie Head. Visitation will be today at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. The Rev. Ronnie Nichols will conduct the service. Burial will be in Butler's Cemetery, Amite. ARTHEMEISE HILLS BATON ROUGE - Arthemeise Hills, 85, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2003, at Acadian Rehabilitation Center. A native of Velma, she is survived by two sons, Earl B. Grimes Jr. of Baton Rouge, and Theodore Grimes of Panama City, Fla.; two daughters, Shirley Bridges and Jeannette Jones, both of Baton Rouge; nine grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild. Her parents, Rafe and Samela Roberts; and one sister, Virginia Johnson, preceded her in death. Visitation will be Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. at Big Zion Cemetery, Roseland, conducted by the Rev. Melvin Mabry. Burial will be in Big Zion Cemetery, Roseland. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. DURWARD BELMONT JESSE JR. PONCHATOULA - Durward Belmont Jesse Jr., 93, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2003, at his home. He was a native of Ponchatoula. He is survived by his wife, Jane Tucker Jesse of Ponchatoula; one stepdaughter, Erin Butler Smith of Whitmore Lake, Michigan; and two stepsons, Kevin Welsh Butler of St. Louis, Mo., and Michael Butler of Harahan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Durward and Virgie Marlline Jesse. Visitation will be Friday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 5 to 9 p.m. The Rev. James Nettles will conduct the funeral at 7 p.m. JOHN WILLIAM MCKINNEY KILLIAN - John William "Bill" McKinney, 74, a bridge tender for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, died Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. A native of Killian, he is survived by his wife, Margaret Barker McKinney; two sons, John William McKinney of Killian and Roy Paul McKinney of Blood River; three daughters, Patricia McKinney of Killina, Glenda M. Gatlin of Hammond, and Linda M. Bottolfs of Hammond; two brothers, Raymond McKinney of Independence, and Clifton McKinney of Blood River; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. His parents, Jefferson Davis and Annie Laurie Cambre McKinney; a sister, Annie McKinney; and three brothers, Samuel Houston, Jefferson Davis and James Wallace McKinney, preceded him in death. The Rev. Billie Kennedy will conduct the funeral today at 1 p.m. at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula. Burial will be at McKinney Cemetery, Killian. MARTHA ROBERTSON SEAWARD Martha "Marty" Robertson Seaward, 58, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003, at her home. She was a native of Columbus, Miss., a professor of business technology at Southeastern Louisiana University; and member of Hammond Business and Professional Women's Club. She earned a doctorate of education degree, was recognized in the Who's Who Among America's Teachers, was a member of Phi Delta Kappa and co-founder of Southeast Spouse Abuse Program. Survivors include her son, Richard F. Seaward IV of Mandeville; one stepson, Richard F. Seaward Jr. of Klamath Falls, Ore.; one brother, Frederick Allen Robertson of Columbus, Miss.; and two grandchildren. Her husband, Richard F. Seaward; her parents, Milton and Virgie Olivia Davis Robertson; and one sister, Gayla Robertson Colavolpe, preceded her in death. Visitation will be Saturday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 10 a.m. until the Rev. Leon Dunn conducts the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. CATHERINE P. SMITH JEFFERSON - Catherine P. Smith, 72, died Friday, Nov. 21, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. A native of Roseland, she is survived by five sons, Henry Smith of Chaparral, N.M., Robert Smith of Amite, George Smith Jr. of New Orleans, Elvin Smith of Pine Grove, and Lionell Smith of Decatur, Ga.; three daughters, Elva Ayers of New Orleans, Georgia Hinton of Baton Rouge, and Ethel Daniels Miller of Antioch, Calif.; four sisters, Betty Blake, Brenda Johnson, Vivian Spurlock and Devon Joseph, all of Baton Rouge; seven brothers, John Sr., Roosevelt Jr., Lionel, Robert, Sherman, Laurence and Phillip, all of Baton Rouge; 23 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roosevelt and Eveline Polk; her husband, George H. Smith; and one son, Jace Polk. Visitation will be today at Greater Refuge Temple, Amite, from noon until the funeral at 2 p.m. conducted by the Rev. Joseph Ricard. Burial will be in Mount Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery, Roseland. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. CORNELIUS HERBERT VIERHOUT AMITE - Cornelius Herbert "Connie" Vierhout, 74, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. A native Bradenton, Fla., he is survived by his wife, Betty Prestridge Vierhout of Amite; two sons, Cornelius J. Vierhout of Marshall, N.C., and Parrish Lee Brown of Hammond; one daughter, Yvonne Heckman of Deltona, Fla.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. His parents, Cornelius and Pauline Vierhout; one son, Norman Vierhout; and one grandchild, preceded him in death. The funeral was Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003, at New Sharon Baptist Church east of Amite. Burial was in Briar Patch Cemetery. Catchings Funeral Home, McComb, was in charge. November 30, 2003 * Charles Boudreaux, 79, Lafayette * Ettrice Huckabay Cook, 96, Farmerville * Marion H. Hendry Jr., 74, Hammond * Vincent Raymond Migliore, 88, Metairie * Maria Pitarro Pecoraro, 99, Patterson CHARLES L. BOUDREAUX LAFAYETTE-Charles L. Boudreaux, 79, died Friday, November 28, 2003, at his home. He was a native of Ponchatoula and a resident of Lafayette and served in the US Navy during WWII. Survivors include his wife, Anna "Ann" H. Boudreaux of Lafayette; two daughters, Judy Boudreaux Jones of Lovelady, TX, and Diane Boudreaux Fontenot; two sons, Charles "Chuck" Boudreaux Jr., of Many, La., and Cal J. Boudreaux of Mansfield, TX; a brother, Ray Boudreaux of Kenner; seven grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, along with two sisters, Mildred Peterson and Eunice Ladner; three brothers, Willard, Ralph and Leon Boudreaux. Visiting hours will be today at Delhomme Funeral Home, from 3 p.m. to 6 and will continue on Monday from 10 a.m. until the funeral. The Rev. Paul G. Bienvenu of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church will conduct the services. Internment will be at Lafayette Memorial Park. Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, is in charge of all funeral arrangements. ETTRICE HUCKABAY COOK FARMERVILLE-Ettrice Huckabay Cook, 96, died Nov. 27, 2003, at her home. She was a native of Ringold, La. After raising four children, she returned to college to complete her Master's Degree. She worked for many years for the state of Louisiana as a child welfare consultant in Amite. After retiring, she continued to work as a Supervisor of Social Workers in the St. Charles and Acadia parishes, being named Educator of the year. Aside from her family and work, her greatest love was ballroom dancing. She began dancing after her husband's death as a way to meet new people and loved it so much, she began to compete. She travelled all over the country, even going to Mexico to compete and winning numerous trophies. She will be remembered as a loving grandmother who made all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren feel special, and as a selfless giver of herself to teach and guide countless young people over the years. Her life was both one of adventure and excitement, as she travelled throughout the world, meeting presidents, world leaders and entertainers. However, her life was driven by her love for her family. She will be sorrowfully missed by all. Survivors include a sister, Minnie Merle Bogan of Bossier City; two sons, Lodwrick M. Cook of Sherman Oaks, CA, and William Huckabay Cook of Shreveport; two daughters, Billye F. Herring of Farmerville and Sarah A. Mitchell of Lafayette; 13 grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Chapman Cook. Visitation was Saturday at Farrar Funeral Home, from 5 p.m. until 8. Services are today at 2 p.m. in the Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville with the Rev. Roger Johnson officiating. Internment will be at the Grand Cane Cemetery, in Grand Cane, La, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home with Rev. Permenter officiating. MARION H. HENDRY JR. Marion H. Hendry Jr., 74, died Nov. 28, 2003, at Belle Maison Nursing Home. A native of Roseland, former resident of Amite and resident of Hammond, he was a veteran of the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He worked as an assistant superintendent. Survivors include his daughter, Tanya Hendry Sparks of Amite; two sons, Terry Ward of Daphne, Ala., and Randy Ward of Monticello, MS; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Stanley Hendry; his parents, Marion H. Hendry Sr., and Vesta Osborn Hendry; two brothers, Elmer and Wallace Hendry. Visitation was Saturday, at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Amite, from 9 until the religious services were conducted at 11. Burial followed in Amite Memorial Gardens. In lieu of floweres, memorial contributions can be made to Odessey Health Care, 2800 Veteran's Blvd., Suite 180, Metairie, LA, 70002. VINCENT RAYMOND MIGLIORE METAIRIE-Vincent Raymond Migliore, 88, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2003, at East Jefferson General Hospital. He was a resident of Metairie and a native of Tickfaw. He was a US Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Marie Abene Migliore of Metairie; two sons, C. Kerry Gilmore and J. Gary Gilmore, both of Metairie; a brother, Frank Migliore, also of Metairie; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Josephine Fedele Migliore; four brothers, John, Joe, Salvatore and Bazile Migliore; three sisters, Frances Giaratano, Sarah Migliore and Victoria Lupo. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, from 5 p.m. until 7, and after 8 a.m. until religious services on Monday at 10 a.m in the Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Tickfaw Catholic Cemetery. MARIA PITARRO PECORARO PATTERSON-Maria Pitarro Pecoraro, 99, died Friday, November 28, 2003, at Patterson Health Care. She was a resident of Patterson and a native of Hammond. Survivors include a daughter, Rose Marie Pecoraro Vining and her husband Alden, of Morgan City; eight grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ottavio Pecoraro; two sons, Anthony "Tony" and Pasquale "Pat" Pecoraro; a daughter, Lena Pecoraro Nuccio. Visitation will be Monday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Hammond, from 8:30 a.m. until 10, when religious services of a mass of Christian burial will be held at the church. Burial will be in Rose Memorial Mausoleum. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond is in charge of arrangements.