Adams obituaries (J-Z), Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ Name, date of obit, date submitted, submitted for the USGenWeb archives by: Adams, James Merle 20 Jul 2003 Jul 2003 Don Johnson Adams, Jerry Shelton 19 Dec 2004 Dec 2004 Jerry Nelson Adams, John Q. 3 Mar 1950 Jan 2005 Jerry Nelson Adams, Johnny B. McIntyre 15 May 2001 May 2001 Don Johnson Adams, Kathy Sellers 17 Sep 2001 Sep 2001 Don Johnson Adams, Kelly Cody 19 Feb 1998 Jan 1999 Don Johnson Adams, Linda 1 Feb 2013 Feb 2013 Jerry Nelson Adams, Linda Ferrara 10 Feb 2012 Feb 2012 Jerry Nelson Adams, Margorie Encalade 19 Nov 2000 Nov 2000 Don Johnson Adams, Marie Lesaicherre 11 Aug 2004 Sep 2004 Jerry Nelson Adams, Mildred W. 15 Oct 2002 Oct 2002 Don Johnson Adams, Moody P. 2 Mar 1951 Nov 2006 Carol/Jerry Nelson Adams, Myrtle Hano 3 Feb 2005 Feb 2005 Jerry Nelson Adams, Nadine 24 Mar 2010 Mar 2010 Jerry Nelson Adams, Nellie Ann Nickens 10 May 1998 Oct 1998 Don Johnson Adams, Ralph E. 29 Aug 2010 Aug 2010 Barbara Munson Adams, Ruby Foster 19 Sep 2000 Sep 2000 Don Johnson Adams, Savannah Aline Frye 22 Nov 2009 Nov 2009 Jerry Nelson Adams, Selma Conerly 22 Aug 2008 Aug 2008 Jerry Nelson Adams, Susan 4 Dec 2000 Dec 2000 Don Johnson Adams, Thomas 14 Feb 2003 Mar 2003 Don Johnson Adams, Vincent Paul Sr. 29 Dec 1999 Dec 1999 Don Johnson Adams, Warren Julius 4 Jan 2003 Jan 2003 Don Johnson Adams, Zelda Collins 14 Dec 2001 Dec 2001 Don Johnson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 7/20/2003 ADAMS, JAMES MERLE A resident of Tickfaw, he died Saturday, July 19, 2003, at Hammond Nursing Home. He was 82 and a native of Hammond. During his life of service he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II., a retired Louisiana State Trooper, a Tangipahoa Parish deputy under Sheriff Tom Sanders, chief of detectives for the city of Hammond and former police chief of Hammond. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 8:30 a.m. Monday until religious service at noon, conducted by the Rev. E. Rand Guy. Interment in Greenlawn Cemetery. Survived by a brother, Huey Adams, Tickfaw; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Johnny B. McIntyre Adams; a son, James Merle "Jimmy Boy" Adams II; a sister, Gladys Posey; and a brother, Douglas Ray Adams. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorial donations be made to North Oaks Hospice, P.O. Box 2668, Hammond, LA 70404. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 12/19/2004 ADAMS, JERRY SHELTON "POPPIE" A resident and native of Pumpkin Center, he died Friday, Dec. 17, 2004, at Summit Hospital, Baton Rouge. He was 63. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday. Visiting at the funeral home chapel from 8 a.m. Wednesday until funeral service at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Melvin Adams. Interment in Gatlin Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Imogene Shaffer Adams, Pumpkin Center; two daughters, Julia Adams, Hammond, and Sue Adams, Springfield; two sons, Darrell Adams, Killian, and Lucas Stewart, Springfield; a sister, Sue Adams Haltom, Pumpkin Center; four brothers, Ray, Bobby, Kenneth and the Rev. Melvin Adams, all of Pumpkin Center; six grandchildren, Terry Edward, Anthony, Kathy Weedman Adams, Samantha Adams Edwards, Abigail Sylvest and Autumn Stewart; and two great-grandchildren, Alyssa Edwards and Hope Adams. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Cecilia Shaffer Adams; and a sister, Doris Adams Nickens. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of Carpenter's Local 1098 and a regional safety manager for Brand Scaffold. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 3/3/1950 ADAMS, JOHN Q. One of Hammond's pioneers, John Q. Adams, died last Friday at the Wiginton Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday from the family residence. Interment was in Grace Memorial cemetery with the Thomas Funeral Home in charge. A native of Minnesota, born March 21, 1871, the family moved to Hammond when it was a log station on the Illinois Central railroad. Adams, the son of a pioneer, was engaged many years in the manufacture of shoes here. He is survived by his wife, the former Helen Wright; one son, Warren Adams of Arlington, Va.; two daughters, Mrs. Charles Barrett of Chicago, Ill. and Mrs. Elwin G. Kemp of Arlington, Va. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/15/2001 ADAMS, JOHNNY B. MCINTYRE A resident of Tickfaw, she died Monday, May 14, 2001, at her home. She was 82 and a native of Springfield. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home chapel, Hammond, from 9 a.m. until religious services at noon Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Eddie Morgan. Interment in Greenlawn Cemetery. Survived by her husband, James Merle Adams, Tickfaw; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Gertie Bonicard McIntyre; and a son, James M. Adams II. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to North Oaks Hospice, P.O. Box 2668, Hammond, LA 70404. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 9/17/2001 ADAMS, KATHY SELLERS Died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2001, at Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Covington after a brief illness. She was 52, a longtime resident of Kentwood, and was the Justice of the Peace for Ward 1, Tangipahoa Parish. She is survived by her husband, Troy J. Adams of Kentwood; a son and daughter-in-law, John H. and Christi Adams of Tacoma, Wash.; two grandchildren, Taylor Slocum and T.J. Adams; two sisters, Elizabeth S. Howell of Olathe, Kan., and Pam Sellers of St. Louis; and two brothers, Jerry Sellers of Baton Rouge and David Sellers of Kentwood. She was preceded in death by her father, Hascal Oretha Sellers; her mother, Mary Oree Sellers; and a brother, Rayford Harold Sellers. Pallbearers will be Jacob Yarborough, Zack Yarborough, Bill Sellers, Robert Muse, Ben Lea and Ronald Adams. Visitation was at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday. Visitation at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Fred Moore. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to a favorite charity. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 2/19/1998 ADAMS, KELLY CODY A resident of Cut Off, she died at 4:50 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 1998, at Our Lady of the Sea Hospital, Cut Off. She was 36 and a native of Hammond. Visiting at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, 10 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. Thursday, conducted by Brother Mark Leto. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens. Survived by husband, Davis Adams, Cut Off; mother, Linda Riggins Brocato, Amite; father, Harold C. Cody, Roseland; a son, Shawn Holcomb, Cut Off; a brother, John C. Cody, Beaumont, Texas; a sister, Leslie E. Brocato, Amite; maternal grandmother, Myrtle Dreher, Amite; and paternal grandfather, John W. Cody, Amite. Preceded in death by paternal grandmother, Virgie M. Cody. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 2/1/2013 ADAMS, LINDA Linda "Nana" Adams, 62 years old of Springfield, La., passed away, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, at her home due to natural causes. She was born on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1951, in Independence, La., daughter of the late James Vardaman Lee Sr. and the late Ruth DeArmond Lee. She was a very sweet, wonderful, loving wife, mother and grandmother. Surviving are husband of 46 years, Don Adams, son & daughter that she never had, Jason and Tina Adams, son, Kevin Adams, grandchildren, Paige Adams, Christian Deli, Zachary Adams, Jakob Adams, Jonah Adams, Gabriel Adams and Brayden Adams, brother, James Lee Sr. and wife Edelgard, sister, Virgina Lee Hano and husband Noah Hano Jr., sister, Cathy Lee, sister, Susie Lee Hutchinson and husband Dwight. As well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She is preceded in death by her father, James Vardaman Lee Sr. and her mother, Ruth DeArmond Lee. Friends will be received Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home - Ponchatoula. Services will be held at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home - Ponchatoula, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 at 11 a.m., with Bro. Billy Kennedy officiating. Interment will follow in the Springfield Cemetery Springfield, La. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 2/10/2012 ADAMS, LINDA FERRARA A native of Hammond and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, she died peacefully at home on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at age 64. She was the beloved wife of Kelley James Adams, mother of Lori Adams Denstel, and grandmother of Linley Marie Denstel. Also survived by her mother, Frances Talia Ferrara; sisters, Betty Vining and Judy Ferrara; and a brother, Peter Ferrara Jr. Preceded in death by her father, Peter Ferrara Sr. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, on Friday, Feb. 10, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 12424 Brogdon Lane, Baton Rouge, on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Jerry Martin, celebrant. Interment at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. She was a 30-year employee of Capital One Bank, member of Baton Rouge Elks Lodge No. 490, and a longtime parishioner at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. The family would like to thank all of her friends and relatives who supported and comforted her through her illness, especially her Capital One family, and the members and staff of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Also, thank you to Hospice of Baton Rouge and our special angel, Helen Adams Muller, for a peaceful and comfortable passing. Memorial donations may be made to St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 12424 Brogdon Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 or to Hospice of Baton Rouge, 9063 Siegen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70810. She was the best wife, mother, and "Mimi" that God could have sent us. Please visit the online guest book at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/19/2000 ADAMS, MARGORIE ENCALADE A resident of Independence, she died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 76 and a native of New Orleans. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 9 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. Monday. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Hammond, at 12:30 p.m. Monday. Interment in Rose Memorial Cemetery. Survived by her husband, Warren J. Adams, Independence; two daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda Adams and John M. Gaudry, Metairie, and Cindy Adams and Earl D. Overstreet, Hammond; a sister, Lydia Wolfe, New Orleans; a brother, Justin Encalade, Slidell; a granddaughter, Amy Lynn Gaudry, Metairie; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Justin and Theresa Tamor Encalade; a sister, Elsie Pacaccio; and a brother, Ernest Encalade. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/11/2004 ADAMS, MARIE LESAICHERRE A resident of Ponchatoula, she died Monday, Aug. 9, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 97 and a native of Duplessis. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home chapel, Ponchatoula, from 8 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Thursday, conducted by a Dominican priest. Interment in Ponchatoula Cemetery. Survived by a son, Jim Koenig, California; a daughter, Lynda Koenig, California; five grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Elmire Babin LeSaicherre; five brothers, Julian, Peter, Johnnie, Frank and Jim LeSaicherre; and four sisters, Adele Gautreau, Louise Drude, Jeanne Wild and Lucille Smith. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/15/2002 ADAMS, MILDRED W. A native of Hammond and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 78. She worked many years as a volunteer at Woman's Hospital. Visiting was at Welsh Funeral Home, 6700 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. Visiting at the funeral home from noon until service at 2 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by Dr. David Womack. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. She is survived by her son, Harold Fry; a grandson, Dennis Fry; two sisters, Emily Braud and husband Joseph "Sonny" Braud, and Doris Davis and husband, Richmond "Buddy" Davis; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Jimmy" Adams; parents, Ventress and Coy Williams; and a brother, Milton "Buddy" Williams. She was a member of Sherwood Baptist Church. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 3/2/1951 ADAMS, MOODY P. Funeral services for Moody P. Adams, who died at his home in Clinton last Sunday, were held Monday from the First Methodist Church in Clinton. He was a member of the Olive Branch Masonic Lodge No. 52; a native of Greenburg. He had lived in Clinton for nine years and was a former resident of Baton Rouge. He was a Sales Representative of the National Biscuit Company, New Orleans. Survivors include his wife, the former Miss Marie Dean; two sons, Moody, Jr. of Alexandria and John Dean Adams of Clinton; two brothers, C. E. of Greensburg and J. E. of Amite; and by one grandchild. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 2/3/2005 ADAMS, MYRTLE HANO A resident of Hammond, she died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005, at Hammond Nursing Home. She was 86 and a native of Ponchatoula. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, Friday, Feb. 4, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and in the chapel on Saturday, Feb. 5, from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Interment in Sand Hill Cemetery. Survived by three sons, Nathan Adams, Houston, Bobby Adams, Holden, and Larry Adams, Hammond; nine grand- children; 25 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Clifford Hano, Robert, Ernest Hano, Ponchatoula, and Ralph Hawkins, Baton Rouge; and three sisters, Eloise Sibley, Walker, Agnes Hano, Independence, and Ruby Hano, Denham Springs. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Henry Adams; a son, Donald Adams; a daughter, Mary Ann Ardoin; three grandchildren; two brothers, Ray Hano and Arthur Hawkins; and three sisters, Alice Stewart, Mary Hano and Adalie Hawkins. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 3/24/2010 ADAMS, NADINE Nadine "Dink" Adams, 87 years old of Ponchatoula, died Monday, March 22, 2010, at her residence. She was born on Saturday, January 27, 1923, in Merryville. Surviving are her daughter & son-in-law, Diane and Gordon St. Romain; son & daughter-in-law, Don C. and Linda Adams; 5 grandchildren, Barry and wife Jennifer St. Romain, Jeff St. Romain, Channa and husband Andy Niehaus, Jason and wife Tina Adams, Kevin Adams; and 10 great- grandchildren, Blake Niehaus, Christian, Paige, Zachary, Jakob, Gabriel, and Jonah Adams, Trey, Lauren, and Jordan St. Romain. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Adams; parents, Nancy Arledge O'Neal and Bert Bratton; and infant daughter, Bernardean Adams. Friends will be received Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Thursday, March 25, 2010, at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held at Meadows Cemetery in Merryville, Friday, March 26, 2010, at 10:00 a.m., with Rev. Raymond Teston officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the memorial fund of Nadine Adams at the First Guaranty Bank in Ponchatoula. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/10/1998 ADAMS, NELLIE ANN NICKENS A resident and native of Pumpkin Center, she died Saturday, May 9, 1998, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 58. Visiting at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Pumpkin Center, after 6:30 p.m. Sunday until religious services at 2 p.m. Monday Interment in church cemetery. Survived by husband, the Rev. Melvin Adams, Pumpkin Center; three daughters and sons-in- law, Sheila Ann Tracy Adams Davis and Sherwood Davis, Scarlette Kelly Stacy Adams Brunies and David Brunies and Abby Deneen Dusty Adams Morse and Kelly Morse, all of Pumpkin Center; nine grandchildren, Shane, Heath, Rachel, Jennifer, Stacey, Christopher, Kati, Caleb and Dawn and husband, Henry; three sisters, Tavi N. Ott, Aberdeen, Miss., Evelyn N. Badon and Nell N. Vampran, both of Pumpkin Center; and a brother, Floyd Nickens, Albany. Preceded in death by parents: Millard and Essie Coates Nickens; a son, John Wesley Madden Adams; and two brothers, Millard Nickens Jr., and Matthew Nickens. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The New Orleans Times-Picayune on: 8/29/2010 ADAMS, RALPH E. Ralph E. Adams, a resident of Greensburg, LA, he died at 9:00 p.m. on Monday, August 16, 2010 at his residence. He was born November 28, 1928 in New Orleans, LA and was 81 years of age. Mr. Adams was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of World War II and was stationed in Omaha, Nebraska in Strategic Air Command. He was an active member of American Legion Post #264 in Greensburg. Private Funeral Services were held at Day's United Methodist Church at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 20, 2010. Services conducted by Rev. Larry Robertson. Interment Adams Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. Survived by: daughter, Donna Beth Adams Karl and her husband, Daniel Robert Karl, Greensburg, LA; 2 sisters: Gloria Adams Costanza, Hammond, LA and Barbara Adams Swan, Hammond; 3 grandchildren: Sonni Karl King and her husband, Zandt King, Roddy Ernest Adams Karl, and Cassie Mae Karl. Preceded in death by wife, Estelle Celia Roebuck Adams; parents, Martin B. Adams and Nina Day Adams; brother, Irvin Pierce Adams; and sister, Juanita Adams Robinson. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, LA in charge of arrangements. http://www.mckneelys.com *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 9/19/2000 ADAMS, RUBY FOSTER A resident of Hammond, she died at 9:10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, 2000, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 83 and a native of Kentwood. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. Survived by six daughters, Mrs. Henry (Betty) Graves Jr. and Mrs. Johnny (Menda) Farkas, both of Springfield, Ruby Inez Adams, Kenner, Mrs. Frank (Bobbie) Ciaccio, Slidell, Doris Adams, New Orleans, and Judy Adams, Ponchatoula; six sons, Leon Lott, Bridge City, Joseph Lott, Jackson, Ronald Lott, Chalmette, Douglas Adams and Ray Adams, both of Ponchatoula, and Wayne Adams, Albany; 25 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Geneva Foster, Bridge City. Preceded in death by her husband, Albert Leon Adams; two sons, Donald Lott and Roy Adams; two sisters and three brothers. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 11/22/2009 ADAMS, SAVANNAH ALINE FRYE Savannah Aline Frye Adams, Tickfaw age 81 passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2009. She was born in Mobile AL, daughter of the late Tyre and Isabelle Frye. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-laws, Steven and Ruby Corlett and Michael and Vicki Corlett, her grandaughter, Tina Marie Allen, her great-grandson, Michael Allen, and her brother, Bob Frye. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald "Jack" Adams, her son, Robert "Buddy" Jones, her grandson, Anthony rainey, her brother, Tom Frye and her sister, Lillie Rester. An online guestbook is available at www.harrymckneely.com http://www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 8/22/2008 ADAMS, SELMA CONERLY A resident of Slidell, she died at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at Greenbriar Nursing Home in Slidell. She was 98 and a native of Livingston Parish. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, on Friday, Aug. 22, from noon until religious service at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Joey Miller. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra A. Bordelon, Slidell; three granddaughters, Susan Hayes, Cocoa, Fla., and Jill Brant and Judy Stile, both of Slidell; and five great-grandchildren, Eddie Hayes and Steven Hayes, both of Cocoa, and Amanda Stile, John Stile Jr. and Joseph Stile, all of Slidell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Price Adams; parents, Owen and Francis Thompson Conerly; and brother, James Conerly. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718, www.cancer.org, or the Alzheimer's Association, 3717 Government St., Suite 7, Alexandria, LA 71302, www.alz.org. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 12/04/2000 ADAMS, SUSAN "NAN" A resident of Osyka, Miss., she died at 11:35 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, west of Kentwood as the result of an automobile accident. She was 29 and a native of Magnolia, Miss. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and after 8 a.m. Tuesday. Religious services at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Chris Watkins and the Rev. T.J. Ozbun. Interment in New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. Survived by a son, Keith Jarrell, Osyka; parents, Lynn and Ann Huff, Kentwood, and James and Louise Jarrell, Osyka; three sisters, Julee Jarrell, Greensburg, and Jamie Huff and Katie Huff, both of Kentwood; two stepsons, Cori Adams and Jessie Adams, both of Kentwood; three stepgrandchildren, Charles Adams and Shannon Adams, both of Kentwood, and Taylor Miller, Greensburg; a special friend, Jennie Rivere, Kentwood; three stepbrothers, Bobby Huff and Terry Huff, both of Natchez, Miss., and Joseph Lee, Dyersburg, Tenn.; three stepsisters, Vicki Rutter and Ruth Ann Thompson, both of Natchez, and Deborah Nettles, Walker; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Jarrell; a stepson, Shannon Miller; grandparents, Robert Lee and Nannie Belle McNabb, Nick and Ruby Jarrell and Ted and Lola Huff; and a stepbrother, Carl Lee. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 2/14/2003 ADAMS, THOMAS Thomas "Tom" Adams, 91, died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was a native of Woodville, Miss., and a deacon at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Hammond. He is survived by two daughters, Williemena Charles and Joyce Baker, both of Hammond; three sisters, Ellen Williams of Hammond, Estelle Jones of Akron, Ohio, and Annie Bastian of New York City; seven grandchildren and numerous great- grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Adams; one daughter, Fannie Leslie; two sisters, Pearl White and Mary Adams; two brothers, Ed and Mose Adams; and one granddaughter. Visitation will be today at Macedonia Baptist Church, Hammond, from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until the Rev. Willie Gable Jr. conducts the funeral at noon. Burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 12/29/1999 ADAMS, VINCENT PAUL SR. A retired U.S. Navy chief petty officer, having served with the nuclear submarine service, he died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, in Hammond. He was 63, a resident of Hammond and a native of Ponchatoula. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday and after 8 a.m. Thursday. Religious services at the funeral home chapel at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Michael Williamson. Interment in Kinchen Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Carol Kinchen Adams, Hammond; a son, Vincent Paul Adams Jr., Amite; two grandchildren, Kimberly Adams, Baton Rouge, and Sean Adams, Mandeville; four sisters, Rowena Mitchell, Destrehan, Peggy Howes, Luling, Annette Annison, Zachary, and Helen Muller, Ponchatoula; and four brothers, Darrell Adams, Ponchatoula, Vesta Adams, Amite, Kelly Adams, Baton Rouge, and Ted Adams, Ocean Springs, Miss. Preceded in death by parents, Eddie J. and Ethel Peltier Adams; and two brothers, Elson and Hulen Adams. He was a member and past president of the Baton Rouge Fleet Reserve Association. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/4/2003 ADAMS, WARREN JULIUS A resident of Independence, he died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center. He was 77 and a native of Hammond. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 8 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Saturday. Religious service at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Hammond, at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by a Dominican priest. Interment in Rose Memorial Cemetery. Survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda Adams Gaudry and John M. Gaudry of Metairie and Cindy Adams Overstreet and Earl D. Overstreet of Hammond; a granddaughter, Amy Gaudry Gray of Burke, Va.; a sister, Myrtle A. Drago of Hammond; and a brother, Phillip J. Adams of Modesto, Calif. Preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie E. Adams; two brothers, David Adams and Ralph Adams; a sister, Mildred A. Carroll; and parents, Warren and Mabel Brown Adams. He was an electronic engineer, having worked in the television and radio industry. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II and recipient of the Purple Heart Medal. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 12/14/2001 ADAMS, ZELDA COLLINS A resident of Hammond, she died at 9:51 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 79 and a native of Evangeline Parish. Graveside services at Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier, at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Lonnie Wascom. She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Pamela and Scottie Bethune, Hammond, and Lori Drankus, Springfield, Tenn.; and five grandchildren, Jessica, Jeffrey and Charli Bethune, Jennifer Adams and Robert Holden. She was preceded in death by two sons, Asa Demarcus and Lee Albert Adams; and a sister, Eloise Blanche Collins. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/adams2.txt