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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: Alexander, Celeste 30 Sep 2002 Oct 2002 Don Johnson Alexander, Clara Jewlin 21 Nov 2002 Nov 2002 Don Johnson Alexander, Claudia Borello 2 Mar 2013 Mar 2013 Jerry Nelson Alexander, Clydene Keyser 2 Oct 1997 Oct 1998 Don Johnson Alexander, Creola Morris 18 Mar 2002 Apr 2002 Don Johnson Alexander, Danielle James 6 May 2004 May 2004 Jerry Nelson Alexander, Frank 7 Feb 2001 Feb 2001 Don Johnson Alexander, Gilda Fay Bigner 16 Nov 2004 Nov 2004 Jerry Nelson Alexander, Horace 1 Aug 2012 Aug 2012 Jerry Nelson Alexander, James Donald 7 May 2007 May 2007 Jerry Nelson Alexander, John T. 11 May 2002 Jun 2002 Don Johnson Alexander, Johnnie, Sr. 14 Sep 2000 Oct 2000 Don Johnson Alexander, Keidreyun 15 Mar 2012 Mar 2012 Jerry Nelson Alexander, Lawrence 17 Apr 2001 Apr 2001 Don Johnson Alexander, Lillie Mae 3 Jun 2011 Jun 2011 Jerry Nelson Alexander, Lydia Robinson 3 Dec 2010 Dec 2010 Jerry Nelson Alexander, Mary 26 Sep 1930 Jun 2000 Carol/Jerry Nelson Alexander, Mary 24 Jun 2004 Jun 2004 Jerry Nelson Alexander, R. M. 20 Apr 1951 Nov 2006 Carol/Jerry Nelson Alexander, Robert Franklin 4 Oct 2012 Oct 2012 Jerry Nelson Alexander, Rushy Lee 30 Jan 2011 Feb 2011 Jerry Nelson Alexander, W. E. 24 Jan 2002 Jan 2002 Don Johnson Alexander, Wiley Neal 16 May 1998 Jan 1999 Don Johnson Alexander, Willie 28 Sep 2001 Sep 2001 Don Johnson Alexander, Willie O. D. 26 Jun 2008 Jul 2008 Jerry Nelson Alexander, Woodroe 23 Mar 2010 Mar 2010 Jerry Nelson Alexander, Yvonne 18 Jan 2007 Jan 2007 Jerry Nelson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 9/30/2002 ALEXANDER, CELESTE Celeste Alexander, 66, died Friday, Sept. 27, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Independence and a longtime worker at the Hi-Ho Barbecue Restaurant on West Thomas Street in Hammond. She is survived by five sisters, Viola Brister, Estelle McKay, Yvonne Alexander, all of Hammond; Augustine Milligan of Baton Rouge and Dorothy Bowman of Albany; two brothers, Percy Alexander Jr. and Charles Alexander, both of Hammond. She was preceded in death by her parents, Percy Alexander Sr. and Leola Bates. Visitation will be Tuesday at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, from 5 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Leon Maryland will conduct the funeral Wednesday at Lincoln Park Baptist Church, Hammond, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Holly Garden Cemetery, Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/21/2002 ALEXANDER, CLARA JEWELIN A cook and a resident of Ponchatoula, she died Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at her home. She was 68 and a native of Covington. Visiting at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Religious service at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment in Ponchatoula Cemetery. Survived by her father, James Russell of Ponchatoula; two daughters, Ursula Brown of Ponchatoula, and Joyce Alexander of Los Angeles; two sons, Carl McFadden of Baton Rouge, and Donald R. Brown of Ponchatoula; three sisters, Imogene Wells and Claralean Alexander, both of Ponchatoula, and Patricia Conerey of Hammond; a brother, Sylvester Russell of Ponchatoula; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her mother, Ophelia Russell; two sons, Micheal Brown and Roy Robertson; a daughter, Christini McFadden; granddaughter, Melissa Brown; two sisters, Ora Lee Alexander and Pamas Lee Ross; and biological father, Eugene Alexander. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 3/2/2013 ALEXANDER, CLAUDIA BORELLO Dr. Claudia Borello Alexander, 78, of Vienna, Va., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. She was born to the late Marco and Irene Borello, Oct. 4, 1934, in San Jose, Calif. Claudia graduated with a B.A. from San Jose State University; an M.A. from Santa Clara University; and a Ph.D. from Kansas State University. She was an Associate Professor Emeritus of English at Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, La., where she taught for 17 years. She also taught at Leigh High School in San Jose, Calif. and Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. While at Southeastern Louisiana University she was active in the Arts directing and acting in plays for the SLU Theater Department and the Columbia Theater Players. For the English Department she directed an annual Renaissance Banquet which was always memorable. Claudia was passionate about both Literature and Teaching. She loved introducing students to all kinds of literature and history. She defended classic literature with tireless energy. Interested in WomenÕs Studies she received grants to present papers and give classes on the subject. She researched and edited The Quotable Woman by Elaine Partnow. Claudia's family was most important to her, she devoted her life to them. She is survived by her brother, Leonard F. Borello, of Saratoga, Calif.; three children, Eric Alexander of Atlanta, Ga.; Ariel O'Heeron, of Orlando, Fla. and Adrienne Lutz of Vienna, Va. She also is survived by seven grandchildren, a great-grandchild, five nieces, six nephews as well as several grand nieces and grand nephews. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 5 at the chapel at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, 490 Lincoln St., Santa Clara, CA 95050. Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Arrangements by Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary, Santa Clara, Calif. Online condolences and fond memories of Claudia may be offered to the family at www.moneyandking.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/2/1997 ALEXANDER, CLYDENE KEYSER A homemaker and resident of Denton, Texas, she died at 3:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 1997, in Denton. She was 85, a native of Nebo, Ill., and former resident of Hammond. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home chapel, Hammond, 9 a.m. Friday until religious services at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Ted Hanawalt. Interment in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. Survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Ira L. Jr. and Cheryl Alexander, Flower Mound, Texas; two grandsons, Adam and Ryan Alexander, both of Flower Mound; and a brother, David J. Keyser, Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by husband, Ira L. Alexander; and parents, Clyde Alvern and Eva V. Johnson Keyser. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 3/18/2002 ALEXANDER, CREOLA MORRIS Creola Morris Alexander, 81, died Wednesday, March 13, 2002, at her home. She is survived by one daughter, Creola Crawford Davis of Hammond; three sisters, Alma Lark of San Francisco, Camilee Williams and Janette Stanley, both of Hammond; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Hattie Myles; three sisters, Doretha Smith, O'Deal Poller and Mildred Crawford; and her husband, Jim Alexander. Visitation will be today at Greenfield Baptist Church, Hammond, from 4 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Jerry Hanible will conduct the funeral Tuesday at 1 p.m., and burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 5/6/2004 ALEXANDER, DANIELLE JAMES Ponchatoula -- Danielle James Alexander, 29, died Friday, April 30, 2004. She is survived by her husband, Cedric Alexander of Ponchatoula; two daughters, Ashley James and Shelby James, both of Ponchatoula; one son, Jahiem Grant of Ponchatoula; three sisters, Lawanda Beal, Teresa Grant and Rene Pines, all of Ponchatoula; one brother, Willie Joe Jackson of Donaldsonville; and her mother, Davie James of Ponchatoula. Her father preceded her in death. Visitation will be Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Donnell Henderson will conduct the funeral Saturday at noon at Full Faith Christian Fellowship Church, Ponchatoula. Burial will follow at Ponchatoula Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 2/7/2001 ALEXANDER, FRANK Frank Alexander, LaPlace, 50, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was a native of Hammond and a State Farm insurance agent. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Alexander of LaPlace; one stepdaughter, Ashanti Carter of LaPlace; one stepson, Averell Smith of Atlanta; one sister, Patricia Alexander of Houston; three brothers, Charles Ray Alexander of Atlanta, and Robert and Larry Alexander, both of Houston; one grandchild; and his parents, Willie and Mary Alexander of Hammond. Visitation will be today at New Wine Christian Fellowship Center, LaPlace, from 5 p.m. until the funeral at 7. The Rev. James Jackson and the Rev. Neal Bernard will conduct service. Visitation will also be Thursday from 8 a.m. until the dismissal at 10 at First Church of God In Christ, Hammond. Burial will be at Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 11/16/2004 ALEXANDER, GILDA FAY BIGNER A resident of Hammond, she died Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004, at her home. She was 64, born March 18, 1940, and was a former resident of Pumpkin Center and Anchorage, Alaska. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16. Religious service at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, conducted by the Rev. Stacy Morgan. Interment in Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery, Pumpkin Center. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, William "Billy" and Mary Alexander Jr. and Darryl and wife Debbie Alexander; three grandchildren, Cory, Marisa and Garret Alexander; and a great-granddaughter, Alyssa Curry, all of Anchorage. She is also survived by three sisters, Sadonia Hutchinson, Independence, June Bateman, Pumpkin Center, and Doris Normand, Princetown, Minn.; and a brother-in-law, D.J. "Dick" Alexander, Laport, Texas. Preceded in death by her parents, Roger Gene and Lillian Ballard Bigner; husband, William "Bill" Alexander Sr.; daughter, Beverly Irene Alexander; son, Travis Wayne Alexander; three brothers, Buster, Reynold and Bee Bigner; and two sisters, Louise Lociccero and Glory Jean Wheat. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 8/1/2012 ALEXANDER, HORACE Horace Alexander, 56, passed away on July 24, 2012. He is survived by his brothers, Sylvester and Louis Alexander and his sisters, Mary Gordon, Debra Alexander and Betty Alexander-Lee and a host of other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Lillie Mae Alexander and two sisters, Linda Johnson and Peggy Lynn Alexander. Pastor Louis Carter, Jr. will conduct funeral services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 4, 2012, at Eastside Pentecostal COGIC. Interment will follow at Holly Gardens Cemetery in Hammond. N. A. James Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the guestbook at www.NAJamesFH.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 5/7/2007 ALEXANDER, JAMES DONALD James Donald Alexander died at 4:25 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2007, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 69, a resident of Amite and a native of Hammond. Jim was an avid family man, outdoorsman and Christian who touched the lives of many. He was also a retired Amite High School English teacher. Visitation at First United Methodist Church, Amite, on Tuesday, May 8, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Brady Whiddon. Interment in New Beulah Cemetery, Baptist. Survived by his loving and faithful wife of 45 years, Martha M. Alexander, Amite; son, Don Alexander and his wife, Jeannie, Amite; daughter, Laurie Alexander Smat and her husband, David, Fort Worth, Texas; seven grandchildren; sister, Glenda "Susie" Robertson and her husband, John, Hammond; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, Archie Alexander; mother, Audrey B. Stafford; and stepfather, Glen Stafford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church Building Fund. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge of arrangements. For more information, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 5/11/2002 ALEXANDER, JOHN T. John T. Alexander, Sanford, Miss., 96, died Sunday, May 5, 2002 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of Sanford Missionary Baptist Church and the American Legion. He retired as a machinist after more than 30 years with Crown Zellerbach. Survivors include a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Birdie Alexander. Billy Mack Lowery, James Broome and Brent King conducted the funeral Tuesday at Sanford Missionary Baptist Church. Burial was in Bryant Cemetery, Sanford. Moore Funeral Home, Hattiesburg, Miss., was in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 9/14/2000 ALEXANDER, JOHNNIE SR. Johnnie Alexander Sr., 100, died Sept. 9, 2000, at North Oaks Medical Center. He was a native of Slaughter. Survivors include his wife, Fannie Alexander, Hammond; five daughters, Alice Turner and Judy Doherty, Hammond, Bernice Pea, Ponchatoula, Mable McGhee, New Orleans, Estelle Reese, Ohio; five sons, Johnnie Jr. and Willie Alexander, Hammond, LeRoy Alexander and Otis Reese, New Orleans, James Alexander, Liberty, Miss.; two sisters, Sarah Hayes and Lucille Robson, Baton Rouge; 63 grandchildren, 133 great- grandchildren and 30 great-great-grandchildren. Three sons, five sisters and four brothers, preceded him in death. Visitation will be at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Jerry Hanible will conduct the service Saturday at 11 a.m. at Greenfield Baptist Church, and burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 3/15/2012 ALEXANDER, KEIDREYUN Keidreyun Alexander, 21, resident of Independence, LA, passed away on March 8, 2012. He leaves to cherish his memories, his parents Judy & Phillip Alexander, Jr., his sister, Natalia Alexander and his brothers, Phillip, III and Brandeon Alexander. He was preceded in death by his fraternal grandparents, Louise and Phillip Alexander, Sr. and his paternal grandfather, Shelly Stewart. Funeral service will take place at Mt. Olive Baptist Church on Saturday March 17, 2012 at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Fleming Cemetery in Independence, LA. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/17/2001 ALEXANDER, LAWRENCE Lawrence Alexander, 81, died Thursday, April 12, 2001. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a minister. Survivors include his wife, Pearlean Alexander of Amite; four daughters, Irma Helton of San Francisco, Regina Wall of Ponchatoula, Lorraine Lowere of San Diego, and Mavis Ard of Hammond; two brothers, Willie Alexander and Walter Harris, both of Hammond; two stepdaughters, Virginia Watson of Hammond and Faye Watson of Greensboro, N.C.; two stepsons, Emmitt and Lence Watson, both of San Francisco. His parents preceded him in death. Visitation is today until 3 p.m. at Westside COGIC, Ponchatoula, and at from 4 to 7 p.m. at First Church COGIC, Hammond. Samuel Richardson will conduct the funeral at 7 tonight at First Church COGIC. Dismissal will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Holly Gardens, Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 6/3/2011 ALEXANDER, LILLIE MAE Lillie Mae Alexander, 82, native of Lees Landing and resident of Hammond, died June 1st at Lakeview Memorial Hospital. She is a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star and survived by three daughters; Mary Alexander- Gordon, Debra Alexander, and Betty Alexander-Lee; three sons Sylvester Alexander of Houston, TX, Louis and Horace Alexander of Hammond. She also leaves two sisters, Mary Austin of Hammond, and Leona Williams of Birmingham, AL. as well as a host of other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Leon and Geneva Barze Williams, daughters Peggy Lynn and Linda Alexander, six sisters Florence Locks-McGary, Rita Locks- King, Dorothy Locks-Leonard, Lucille Locks-Laurent, Margie Williams- Miskell and Gennie Williams-Breaux. Visitation will take place at N A James Funeral Home Sunday from 3 until 8 pm. Funeral services will take place on Monday at Eastside Pentecostal C O G I C at 11 am. Interment will follow at Holly Gardens Cemetery. N A James Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at www.najamesfh.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 12/3/2010 ALEXANDER, LYDIA ROBINSON Lydia Alexander, 74 years old, of Loranger, La., died November 30, 2010, at her residence. Survived by her daughter Eloise Ward (Bogalusa); Roy (Baton Rouge), John Jr., Edward Sr., Preston, and George, all of Loranger. Three sisters: Emma Toefield, Shirley Malone, and Earnestine Clegg. Two brothers, Preston Robinson, Jr., and Isaac Robinson, Sr., and numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by son Willie Sr., parents Preston Sr. and Sarah Robinson, siblings; Mattie, Selena, and Nathan Sr. Visitation: Israelite Baptist Church, Independence, La., Dec. 5, 2010, from 4-7 p.m. with services starting at 7 p.m. Dismissal 11 p.m. on Dec. 6, 2010. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 9/26/1930 ALEXANDER, MARY p. 5, col. 4: Mrs. Mary Alexander, 58, died at home in Hammond Thursday. Funeral Thursday in Hammond. Survived by six daughters, Misses Corrine and Ruchie, Mrs. Charles Bloomquist, Mrs. G. G. Landry, Mrs. Warren Landry and Mrs. Mahlon Bauerle; three sons, Britton, Archie and Terry Alexander. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/24/2004 ALEXANDER, MARY Funeral services will be tonight at First COGIC, Hammond, at 8 p.m. for Mary Alexander, 77, who died Monday, June 21, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was survived by her husband, Willie Alexander; one daughter, Patricia Alexander of Houston; three sons, Charles Ray Alexander, Lithonia, Ga., Robert and Larry Alexander, both of Houston; 10 grand- children and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Frank and Glenn Alexander. Dismissal will be Friday at 10 a.m. followed by burial at Holly Garden Cemetery, Hammond. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 4/20/1951 ALEXANDER, R. M. Last rites for R. M. Alexander, 44, who died Monday at the Wiginton Memorial hospital, were held Thursday from the Thomas Funeral Home; interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery. He was enroute to Cave Tangi to attend the meeting of the Hammond Lions Club when his car collided with a car driven by Simm Lott of Ponchatoula. Mr. Alexander was taken by ambulance to the Wiginton Memorial Hospital in Hammond where he died hours later. He is survived by his wife; one son, Alfred, 13, of Hammond; two daughters, Mrs. Jack Van Volkenburg of Tacoma, Wash. and Mrs. C. P. Hamlin of Rochester, N.Y.; his father, Alfred Alexander of East St. Louis, Ill; one brother, Ross Alexander of Brewton, Ala.; and two sisters, Mrs. F. A. Lemmon of Hurricane, Utah and Mrs. Louzella Hussey of East St. Louis, Ill. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 10/4/2012 ALEXANDER, ROBERT FRANKLIN Robert Franklin Alexander, 83 years old of Kentwood, La., passed away Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, at North Oaks Medical Center. He was born on Sunday, July 14, 1929, in Perry, OK. Mr. Alexander served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and received the Purple Heart Award. Surviving are his wife, Betty Keen Alexander; 4 daughters and sons-in-law, Cynthia Diane and David Miller, Shelia Gayle Alexander, Rochelle Renee and Dale Hovermale, and Judy Lynne and Victor Green; 2 sons, Robert Allen Alexander and Dennis Edward Alexander; 9 grandchildren, Kent Ryan Williams and wife Kelly, Jason Allen Alexander, Amanda Brittney Alexander, Robert Walter Lunn, Melodie Gayle Lunn, Ashlie Michelle Lunn, Amy Thompson, Melissa Mae Hovermale, and Isaac Hovermale; 7 great-grandchildren, Lynzie Williams, Bella Snow Impastato, Shadie Portillo, Benjamin Burrow, Alexis Michelle Marin, Layla Allison Lunn, and Lily Ann Thompson; and 6 brothers and sisters, Dorothy Gibson, Nancy Berot, John Alexander, Philip Alexander, Mary Collecte, and David Alexander. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eva Pearl Cummings and Chester W. Alexander; 2 grandchildren, John Anthony Silguero and Nicole Rochelle Alexander; and 4 brothers and sisters, Blanche Poorman, Roy Alexander, Neal Alexander, and Betty Jo Cutrer. Friends will be received at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home in Hammond, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, from 6 p.m. till 9 p.m. Visitation will continue Friday, from 9 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in the Parklawn Memorial Gardens in Hammond. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 1/30/2011 ALEXANDER, RUSHY LEE Rushy Lee Alexander, 38, of Ponchatoula, died Friday, January 28, 2011, at North Oaks Medical Center. He was born November 17, 1972, in Dallas, TX. Surviving are his daughter, Tatiana Alexander; granddaughter, Nevaeh Thacker; mother, Deidre Smith; 2 sisters, Tamara Meadows and Lenora Gross; brother-in-law, John Gross; 4 uncles, Otis Alexander, Rocky Craddock, David Alexander, and James Alexander; 2 nephews; 3 nieces; 3 great-nephews; 3 great-nieces. He is preceded in death by his father, Rush Alexander and brother, Ronald H. Wilburn. Graveside service will be Sunday, January 30, 2011, at 1:00 PM in Holly Gardens Cemetery. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/24/2002 ALEXANDER, W.E. "BILL" A resident of Anchorage, Alaska, and Pumpkin Center, he died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 67 and a native of Delhi. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Visitation in the funeral home chapel from 8 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Stacie Morgan. Interment in Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery, Pumpkin Center. Survived by his wife, Gilda Faye Bigner Alexander, Anchorage; two sons and a daughter-in-law, W.E. "Billy" Jr. and Mary Soule Alexander and Darryl Alexander, all of Anchorage; three grandchildren, Cory, Marisa and Garrett Alexander, all of Anchorage; a great-granddaughter, Alyssa Curry, Anchorage; and a brother, D.I. "Dick" Alexander, LaPorte, Texas. Preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly Irene Alexander; a son, Travis Wayne Alexander; parents, Dunk and Bertha Laird Alexander; and two sisters, Edna Weems and Doris Torris. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/16/1998 ALEXANDER, WILEY NEAL A resident of Ponchatoula, he died Thursday, May 14, 1998, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 76 and a native of Perry, Okla. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting was at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday. Visiting at the funeral home chapel, 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Jerry Martin. Interment in Sand Hill Cemetery. Survived by wife, Barbara Russell Alexander, Ponchatoula; three daughters, Paulette Joiner, Hammond, Phyllis Lee and Bonnie Daigle, both of Ponchatoula; four sons, Sidney Paul Alexander, Lloyd Wayne Joiner, Floyd Joiner and William Joiner, all of Ponchatoula; four sisters, Betty Jo Curtrer, Mary Collette and Nancy Berot, all of Ponchatoula, and Dot Gibson, Corpus Christi, Texas; four brothers, Phillip Alexander and David Alexander, both of Ponchatoula, Robert Alexander, San Dimas, Calif., and John Alexander, El Monte, Calif.; 21 grandchildren and 14 great-grand- children. Preceded in death by a son, David "Butch" Alexander; a sister, Blanche Poorman; a brother, Roy Alexander; father, Chester Alexander; and mother, Eva Alexander. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 47, Ponchatoula. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 9/28/2001 ALEXANDER, WILLIE Willie Alexander, 74, died Monday, Sept. 24, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of New Orleans and retired from Schwegmann. He is survived by one daughter, Samantha Alexander of New Orleans; two sons, Anthony and Joseph Alexander, both of New Orleans; six daughters, Malbe McGhee and Mytris Jenkin, both of New Orleans, Alice Turner and Judy Doherty, both of Hammond, Bernice Pea of Ponchatoula and Estelle Reese of Cleveland; six brothers, Leroy Alexander, Otis Reese, Alton Jenkin and Charlie Jenkin, all of New Orleans, and James Alexander and Curtis Jenkin, both of Liberty, Miss.; and 23 grandchildren. Visitation will be today from 4 to 8 p.m. at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond. The Rev. L.T. Maryland will conduct the funeral Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/26/2008 ALEXANDER, WILLIE O.D. Willie O.D. Alexander, 86, died Friday, June 20, 2008 in Hammond, LA. He was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Army, and a member of the First Church of God in Christ in Hammond, LA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alexander in 2004. Survivors include his daughter, Pat Alexander, son, Larry Alexander and wife, Reathia, son, Robert Alexander and wife, Lula, son, Charles Alexander and wife, Mary Alexander, and numerous grand- children, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Willie will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be 7:00 pm Friday, June 27, 2008, and dismissal 10:00 am, Saturday, June 28, 2008 at the First Church of God in Christ, 506 Campo Street, Hammond, LA. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/23/2010 ALEXANDER, WOODROE "BEN" Woodroe "Ben" Alexander passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2010, at The Carpenter House Hospice Care Facility. A resident of Baton Rouge, he was 71, born Oct. 2, 1938. He was a loving father and is survived by his three children, Janice Alexander and fiancˇ Samual Richmond, of Prairieville, Ben Alexander and wife JoDonna, of Walker, and Gail Hoover and husband Joseph, of Ponchatoula; six grandchildren, Arron Gomez, Beau Alexander, Benjamin Alexander, Abbey Andermann, Allie Alexander and Zachery Hoover; and siblings, Tressie Ogden, of Baker, Faye Bradley, of Ragley, Robert Alexander, of Lake Charles, Charlie Alexander, of Zachary, Sarah Tomlinson, of Baker, and Vickie Cader, of St. Joseph. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nolin and Leorna Alexander, of Sicily Island; sister, Cedil Lee Sloan Parker, of Wisner, and Danny Alexander, of Baton Rouge. Ben loved fishing, gardening and baseball, but most of all he was the best father, brother and friend. Ben was a devoted member of Parkside Baptist Church. Friends and family are invited to attend service at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., on Wednesday, March 24. Visitation from 11 a.m. until funeral at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made in his name to St. Joseph Hospice of Baton Rouge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 1/18/2007 ALEXANDER, YVONNE Hammond resident and Independence native Yvonne Alexander, 59, Hammond, died January 12, 2007. Survivors are two daughters, Rose Mitchell and Albertina Alexander, both of Hammond; three sons, Roosevelt Alexander of Tickfaw, Dewayne Alexander of Ponchatoula, Percy Alexander of Hammond; four sisters, Augustine Milligan of Baton Rouge; Estell McKay of Hammond, Dorothy Bowman of Albany and Viola Walkeer of Hammond; two brothers, Percy Alexander Jr. of Hammnd, Charles Alexander of Natalbany; and 11 grand- children. She was preceded in death by her mother, Leola Alexander; father, Percy Alexander Sr.; and one sister, Celeste Alexander. Visitation will be Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, from 5 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Leon Maryland will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m at Lincoln Park Baptist Church, Hammond, followed by burial at Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/alexander.txt