Baham obituaries (A-K), 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: Baham, Aklen Reid 23 May 2003 May 2003 Don Johnson Baham, Alaina May 7 Sep 2007 Sep 2007 Jerry Nelson Baham, Alfred J. 5 Jan 2012 Jan 2012 Jerry Nelson Baham, Alvin Gaylon 18 Nov 2002 Nov 2002 Don Johnson Baham, Arelia 8 Mar 2005 Mar 2005 Jerry Nelson Baham, Barbara Elaine 1 May 2005 May 2005 Jerry Nelson Baham, Betty 7 Sep 2001 Sep 2001 Don Johnson Baham, Betty Jean 27 Apr 2003 May 2003 Don Johnson Baham, Beverly 22 Jun 2007 Jun 2007 Jerry Nelson Baham, Bonnie Bruce 11 Jan 1999 Jan 1999 Don Johnson Baham, Calla Harper 13 May 2013 May 2013 Jerry Nelson Baham, Clyde Milton 17 Jun 2008 Jul 2008 Jerry Nelson Baham, Dollie Breazeale 17 Mar 1998 Oct 1998 Don Johnson Baham, Donald 6 Oct 2012 Oct 2012 Jerry Nelson Baham, Douglas Milton 4 Jul 2008 Jul 2008 Jerry Nelson Baham, Earl G. 13 Oct 1950 Jan 2005 Jerry Nelson Baham, Edward Harrison 12 Sep 2009 Sep 2009 Jerry Nelson Baham, Floyd W., Jr 8 Oct 2011 Oct 2011 Jerry Nelson Baham, Jack Roy 28 Jan 2009 Jan 2009 Jerry Nelson Baham, Jack Vernon 1 Nov 2001 Nov 2001 Don Johnson Baham, James 26 Nov 2002 Nov 2002 Don Johnson Baham, Jeffrey Andrew, Jr. 3 Dec 2001 Jan 2002 Don Johnson Baham, Jesse, Jr. 7 Sep 2003 Sep 2003 Don Johnson Baham, Jettie Pierre 11 Dec 2002 Jan 2003 Don Johnson Baham, John Alvin 9 Dec 2002 Dec 2002 Don Johnson Baham, John Joseph 9 Dec 2005 Dec 2005 Jerry Nelson Baham, Juanita Renfroe 24 Apr 2006 Apr 2006 Jerry Nelson Baham, Judy Sinagra 12 Aug 2008 Aug 2008 Jerry Nelson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/23/2003 BAHAM, AKLEN REID Beloved wife of the late Ambrose Baham Sr. and a resident and native of Uneedus, she died Wednesday, May 21, 2003, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Hammond. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home chapel, Hammond, from 9 a.m. Saturday until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by a Dominican deacon. Interment in Noah Cemetery, Uneedus. Survived by two daughters, Yvonne B. Huhner, Gretna, and Myrtle B. Rodriguez, Folsom; five sons, Arthur Baham, Uneedus, Garfield Baham, Franklinton, Ambrose Baham Jr., Loranger, Sherman Baham, Deerfield, Mo., and Allen Baham, Uneedus; a sister, Rachael R. Carter, Loranger; 19 grandchildren, 33 great-grand- children, two stepgrandchildren and three stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Garfield and Elizabeth Lee Reid; grandson, Allen "Randy" Derand Baham; six sisters, Angeline and Myrtie Reid, Ada Rodriguez, Mary Ann Burnthorne, Monnette Tryon and Ethel Baham; and two brothers, Fred and Milton Reid. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 9/7/2007 BAHAM, ALAINA MAY Alaina May Baham died Monday, Sept. 3, 2007, at Woman's Hospital in Baton Rouge. Alaina was born Sunday, July 1, 2007, daughter of Summer and Derrick Baham of Ponchatoula. She is survived by her parents; maternal grandmother, Faye Oliphant; maternal great-grandparents, Mildred and Robert Oliphant; paternal grandfathers, Eugene Baham Jr. and Bill Anthony; paternal great- grandmother, Anne Prine; paternal great-grandparents, Gail and Eugene Baham Sr.; maternal aunt, Alicia Reid; and paternal aunts, Raven Anthony and Destinee Baham. She is also survived by numerous other aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her identical twin sister, Victoria Lynn; paternal grandmother; Judith May Anthony; and paternal great-grandfather, Dillon Pete Prine. A graveside services will be held at Sand Hill Cemetery, Ponchatoula, on Saturday, Sept. 8, at 10:30 p.m. Thank you to all family and friends for their love, support and prayers. We would also like to send a special thanks to the NICU at Woman's Hospital. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/4/2012 BAHAM, ALFRED J. A native of Folsom and a resident of Gonzales, he passed away Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, at the age of 84. He served in the U.S. Army and Merchant Marines. He was retired from General Electric where he served as a department manager. He was the present owner of B&B Body Shop in Gonzales. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jeanette S. Baham; daughter, Deborah Ann Mire, of Gonzales; sister, Blanche Burnthorn, of Loranger; brother, Christoff Baham, of Pasadena, Texas; and granddaughter, Vanessa Ann Mire, of Arvada, Colo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matile Lee and Maney Baham; three brothers and two sisters. Visitation at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, on Wednesday, Jan. 4, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 5, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Entombment will be in Hope Haven Garden of Memory Cemetery, Gonzales. The family would like to extend a special thanks to St. Joseph Hospice, their staff and nurses, especially Bobette Vizinat, R.N. Thanks also to Medical Oncology of Baton Rouge. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.oursofh.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 11/18/2002 BAHAM, ALVIN GAYLON Gretna - Alvin Gaylon Baham, a 72-year-old attorney and former fighter pilot, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at his home in Gretna. On graduating from Louisiana State University, he served as a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force and was with the 159th Fighter Group, flying F-102s with the Louisiana Air National Guard. His juris doctorate degree was from Loyola University, and he practiced law in the New Orleans area. Survivors include his wife, Marlyn Rhea; three sons, Alvin Melton, Ivy Clay and Gaylon Timothy; and three grandchildren. Visitation will be at Mothe Funeral Home, Harvey, Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the funeral at 1:30 p.m. A graveside service will follow in Husser at 4 p.m. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 3/8/2005 BAHAM, ARELIA "PENNY" Arelia "Penny" Baham, 95, died Sunday, March 6, 2005, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Hammond. She was a retired Avon salesperson and a member of the First Baptist Church of Independence. She is survived by two nephews and four nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cas and Maselet Anthony; one brother, Steven Anthony; and one sister, Frances Anthony. The Rev. Mitch Williams and the Rev. Bob Russell conducted the funeral this morning, and burial was at Ponchatoula Cemetery. Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the building fund for First Baptist Church in Independence or a charity of one's choice. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 5/1/2005 BAHAM, BARBARA ELAINE Barbara Elaine Baham passed away Thursday, April 28, 2005, after a courageous four-year long battle with breast cancer. Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Morris Clinton Carroll. Barbara is survived by her husband, Michael Edward Baham of Corpus Christi, Texas; mother, Bertha B. Carroll of Hammond; a brother, Kenneth M. Carroll of Baton Rouge; two nephews, Grant and John Carroll, both of Baton Rouge; three sisters-in-law and their spouses, Alcyon and Lloyd Hayden of Roseland, Candice and Jack Manton of Ponchatoula, and Karen Baham and Jonas Ard of Dent, Minn.; a niece, Terry Hayden Garner; and great-niece, Rondi Lynn Garner of Roseland. She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as her best friend of 25 years, Gracie Lynn Ponder and her daughter, Emily Matise of Amite. "For God so loved the world that he sent his only son, Jesus, who died on the cross for our sins so that we shall not perish. He who believeth in Jesus will have everlasting life." John 3:16. Visiting at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home, 2000 N. Morrison Blvd., Hammond, from 6 p.m. Sunday, May 1, to 9 p.m., and Monday, from 1 p.m. until religious service at 2 p.m., conducted by Dr. Bob Burgess and the Rev. Ken Carroll. Interment in Loranger Community Cemetery, Loranger. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to any breast cancer organization of your choice. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 9/07/2001 BAHAM, BETTY A resident of Amite, she died at 11:14 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2001, at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. She was 63 and a native of New Orleans. Visiting at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Leonard McMichael. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. Survived by her husband, Charles Baham, Amite; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Debbie and Russell Cuccia, and Lessie Baham, all of Amite, and Wanda and Mike Cuti, Roseland; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Denise Baham, Hammond, Philip and Charlotte Baham, Tickfaw; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Thomas Anthony, Kentwood, and James Anthony, Osyka, Miss.; and three sisters, Patricia Ardillo, Tickfaw, Rubie Fournier and Inell Fabre, both of Metairie. Preceded in death by a brother, John Moore Jr.; a sister, Susie Patarea; father, John Moore Sr.; mother, Lessie Anthony; and stepfather, James Anthony. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 4/27/2003 BAHAM, BETTY JEAN Died at 4:45 a.m. on Friday, April 25, 2003, at Lafayette General Medical Center. She was 61, a native of Husser and a resident of Lafayette since 1995. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday and after 8 a.m. on Monday. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Dominic Catholic Church, Husser, service time pending. Service will be conducted by the Rev. Paul McDuffie. Interment St. Dominic Cemetery, Husser. She is survived by sister, Mrs., William (Edwina) Yandle, Lafayette; brother, Elvin Baham, Osyka, Miss.; nephew, Brian Keith Baham, Metairie: and two nieces, Paula J. Baham, Metairie and Mrs. Tom (Stephanie) Concilio, Marietta, Ga. She was preceded in death by parents, Simon and Malverner Baham. She was a graduate of Loranger High School and Southeastern Louisiana University. Pallbearers will be Brian K. Baham, Jessie Rainey, Lawrence Baham, Paul Brunett, Harold Ard and Ezel Mansfield. Honorary pallbearers are Leroy James and Harvey Mansfield. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/22/2007 BAHAM, BEVERLY Beverly Baham, wife of "Scully" Dale Baham died on June 21, 2007 at 9:30 am in Independence at the age of 48. She was born March 10, 1959 and was a resident of Folsom. She is also survived by her daughter, Amanda Ann Baham; one son, Randy Baham; and three grandchildren, Hope, Paige, and Jamie; mother, Peggy Sharp and her husband "Pop" Steve Sharp; father, Milton Crockett; sisters, Chris Sharp and Kimberly Crockett; and brothers, Johnny and Robert Crockett. She was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Crockett. Visitation at Kingdom Life Community Church on Chappeela Road in Loranger on Saturday, June 23 from 1 p.m. until the service at 2 p.m. conducted by Bro. Michael Starkey and Bro. Chris Monistere. Interment will follow in Driftwood Memorial Gardens on Driftwood Road in Uneedus. Geisler Funeral Home of Hammond in charge of arrangements. www.geislerfuneralhome.net *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/11/1999 BAHAM, BONNIE BRUCE A retired nurse at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, Independence, and a resident of Tickfaw, she died Sunday, Jan. 10, 1998, at the medical center. She was 64 and a native of Sicily Island. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday and after 8 a.m. Tuesday. Religious services at the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Elester Raines. Interment in St. Rock Cemetery, Husser. Survived by a daughter, Carolyn Bonnette, Raceland; four sons, David Bruce Baham, State Farm, Va., Steven Mark Baham and Parnell "Butch" Baham, both of Independence, and Gregory Todd Baham, Tickfaw; mother, Leafy Lamberth Bruce, Hammond; six sisters, Bertha B. Bourgeois, Baton Rouge; Bernice Warner, Pensacola, Fla., Frances Bruce, Butte LaRose, Mazie Farlow, Denham Springs, Carrie Lea Pierre, Folsom, and Carolyn Wheeler, St. Francisville; a brother, Curtis W. Bruce, Gulfport, Miss.; and nine grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, David Baham; father, Curtis A. Bruce; and twin sister, Betty Bruce. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/13/2013 BAHAM, CALLA HARPER Calla Harper Baham, 93 years old of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice in Baton Rouge. She was born on Wednesday, October 8, 1919, in Tickfaw, La., daughter of the late James Thomas Harper and the late Josephine Dunnington Harper. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, James Otis Baham and Julia Delaune Baham, grandchildren, Jodie Baham Frey and husband David, Jeremy Baham and wife Kelly, and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by daughter, Peggy, husband, Otis Baham, 5 sisters and 3 brothers. Friends will be received on Monday, May 13, 2013 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at Harry McKneely & Son Hammond. Services will be held at Harry McKneely & Son Hammond, Monday, May 13, 2013 at 11:00 am, with Bro. Ron Lambe officiating. Interment will follow in the Lanier Cemetery Loranger, Louisiana. Contributions may be made to Istrouma Baptist Church Mission Fund of Baton Rouge or the Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice in Baton Rouge. An online guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/17/2008 BAHAM, CLYDE MILTON Clyde Milton Baham, 81 years old of Independence, LA, died Sunday, June 15, 2008 at his home. Clyde was born on Wednesday, January 12, 1927 in Independence. Surviving are ; wife of 54 years, Christine Leto Baham; daughter & son-in-law, Dianne Baham Ard and Leonard Ard; son, Joseph Baham; 2 sons & daughters-in-law, Bryant and Susan Baham, William and Ruth Baham; 13 grandchildren, Christie, Jeannie, Joe, Crystal, Debra, Vanessa, Emily, Bryant Jr., Robert, Craig, Chucky, William Jr. and Brittany; also survived by 29 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by ; parents, Gus Baham and Mary Anthony Baham; sister, Willie Mae McDonald; brothers, Felix, Phillip, Columbus, Floyd, Major, James and Theodore Baham. Friends will be received Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at the House of Prayer and Praise in Loranger from 6:00p.m. until and on Thursday from 8:00a.m. until services. Services will be held at House of Prayer & Praise Church, Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 10:00a.m. with Sister Lorena Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Roch Cemetery, Husser, Louisiana. An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.harrymckneely.com *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/17/1998 BAHAM, DOLLIE BREAZEALE A resident of Ponchatoula, she died Sunday, March 15, 1998, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 91 and a native of Martin, Miss. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, 10 a.m. Wednesday until religious services at 1 p.m. Interment in Ponchatoula Cemetery. Survived by two brothers, Lenord Breazeale, Laurel, Miss., and L.W. Breazeale, Hattiesburg, Miss.; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Jess Baham; parents, William Walton and Ida May Wilson Breazeale; and two brothers, D.L. and L.D. Breazeale. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/6/2012 BAHAM, DONALD Donald Baham, 61 years old of Tickfaw, Louisiana, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at his residence. He was born on Monday, January 29, 1951, in Independence. Donald was a retired Master Automotive Technician Instructor, at Louisiana Technical College, Hammond LA. Surviving are sisters, Betsy Creel and Patsy Baham; twin brother & sister-in-law, Rev. Ronald Baham Sr. and Angeline Baham; sister-in-law Rev. Ann Populis; girlfriend, Julie Ponder; nieces and nephews, Virginia, Cindy, Anthony, Ronald Jr., Robert John, William "Billy", Annie, Calvin Jr., Rebekah Ruth and Tammy. He is preceded in death by parents, Robert Thomas Baham and Maudes Populis Baham; brother, Rev. Calvin Populis; brother-in-law, Kenneth Creel; nieces, Dolores and Cindy. Friends will be received Saturday, October 6, 2012 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Harry McKneely & Son Hammond. Services will be held at Funeral Home Chapel - Hammond, Sunday, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Anthony Baham officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Roch Cemetery Husser, Louisiana. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 7/4/2008 BAHAM, DOUGLAS MILTON He died at 11:40 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at his home near Greensburg. He was 66 and a native of Independence. Visitation at Red Bluff Baptist Church, Greensburg, on Friday, July 4, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Starret Cleveland. Interment in Red Bluff Cemetery, Greensburg. He is survived by four daughters, Julie O'Brien, Greensburg, Lisa Baham, Walker, Jennifer Baham, New Orleans, and Tonya Baham, New Roads; two sons, Pee-Wee Baham and wife Renee, Greensburg, and Mitchell Baham and wife Lynn, Albany; four stepchildren, Cindy Williams and husband Larry, Donnelle Cresie, Polly Gerald and Eugene Baham, all of Denham Springs; five sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mabel and Chuck McMaree, Dollie and Albert Frazier, and Ella and Walter Welch, all of Greensburg, Albert and Shirley Rodriguez, Holden, and Dewitt and Theresa Effler, Frost; 24 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and numerous stepgrandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Julia Ann Baham. Arrangements by McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood. The guestbook is at http://www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 10/13/1950 BAHAM, EARL G. A military funeral was given for T/Sgt. Earl G. Baham, 25, who died in a crash near Biloxi on Monday of last week. Services were held Wednesday, October 4, from the First Baptist church at Amite. Interment was in Amite cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morris O. Baham of Amite; his wife and two small children. [From last weeks edition - wife is Addie Lee Baham; son is E. G., Jr., 4, and daughter is Judith Lee.]; a brother, Wilton Baham of Algiers; four aunts, Mrs. Margaret Guillory of Hammond, Mrs. Stella Gregoire of New Orleans, Mrs. Edna Haus of Holden and Mrs. Edith McFerran of California; three uncles, Jack Baham of New Orleans, Leonard Baham of Independence, and Marion Baham of Loranger. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 9/12/2009 BAHAM, EDWARD HARRISON He died at 8:10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, at Old Jefferson Community Care Center in Baton Rouge. He was 81, a native of Albany and a resident of Amite. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II and retired from Louisiana Gas Service Co. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Monday, Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Mike Foster. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. He is survived by his wife, Carleen Barnes Baham, Amite; daughter, Tawanna Lynn Purpera and her husband, Reese, Gonzales; son, Gaylan Baham and his wife, Kelli, Gonzales; and four grandchildren, Andrew Melvin, Ellen Melvin, Emily Baham and Zachary Baham. Preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Lena Baham; and sister, Evelyn Demonica. For the online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 10/8/2011 BAHAM, FLOYD W., JR. Age 60 and a resident of Hammond, Floyd passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2011 in Hammond. He leaves behind his wife of 32 years, Toni Monteleone Baham; children, Brandon Baham, Beatrice Baham, Anthony Baham and wife Ashley; grandchildren, Tori, Trey, Baileigh, Brandon Jr., Connor and Logan, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding Floyd in death were his sister, Sarah Creel; sister, Margie; parents, Jack and Annie "Flo" Baham. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the religious service from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, west of Hammond, on Sunday, October 9, 2011 at 2:00 p.m., with visiting hours beginning at 12:00 p.m. Rev. Leon Dunn will officiate the services and interment will follow in Gatlin Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 1/18/2009 BAHAM, JACK ROY Jack Roy Baham, 48, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at his home in Uneedus. Jack was born on Saturday, Dec. 3, 1960, in Ponchatoula. Surviving are his wife, Summer Joiner Baham; daughter, Saylor Marie Baham; a baby boy Summer is expecting in June; mother, Marie Vaucourt Baham; son, Jamie Robertson; two sisters, Vivian Baham Maklary and her husband, Michael, and Valerie Baham; brother, Steve J. Baham and his wife, Jacquie; and a brother-in-law, Finley Joiner. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilfred "Red" Baham; sister, Barbara Baham; nephew, Michael Maklary; and grandparents, Bill and Nettie Mae Baham and Fernand and Henrietta Vaucourt. Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond on Monday, Jan. 19, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Prayer and sharing of his life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Monday at 3:30 p.m. An online guestbook is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/1/2001 BAHAM, JACK VERNON A retired pipe fitter and a resident and native of Ponchatoula, he died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 80 and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Visiting at the funeral home chapel from 9 a.m. until services at 10 a.m. Friday. Interment in Ponchatoula Cemetery. Survived by two daughters, Beverly Barringer, Ponchatoula, and Betty Jean Richardson, Worcester, Mass.; four grand- children; three great-grandchildren; and former wife, Pollie T. Baham, Ponchatoula. Preceded in death by first wife, Louise Lee Baham; parents, Marion and Verna Calmes Baham; two brothers, Milton Baham and Claude Baham; and a sister, Marian "Dudie" Culotta. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 11/26/2002 BAHAM, JAMES Walker - James Baham, 60, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was a native of Albany, a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Doyle Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Betty Harmsen Baham of Walker; two daughters, Brenda Lee Baham Dekeyzer and Dana Marie Baham Crayton; four sisters, Wilma Lea Jackson, Mary P. Andrews, Martha L. Clayton and Elizabeth A. Lowe; one brother, Matthew Baham Jr.; and two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew C. and Mattie Baham; and two brothers, Gus Taylor and Shelby Baham. The Rev. Delmas Taylor and the Rev. Andrew Voss conducted the funeral Monday, Nov. 25, 2002, at Seale Funeral Home. Burial was in Satsuma Baptist Church Cemetery, Livingston. Memorials may be made to Satsuma Baptist Church, Colyell Pentecostal Church and Doyle Baptist Church. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 12/3/2001 BAHAM, JEFFREY ANDREW JR. Jeffrey Andrew Baham Jr., 4 weeks old, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2001, at Amite Nursing Home. Survivors include his parents, Jeffrey and Rebecca Abels Baham of Hammond; two sisters, Carrie Jones and Sierra C. Abels; grandparents, Charles Andrew Abels Jr. of Hammond and Kathy Slaven Abels of Amite; and great-grandparents, Margie LeBourgeois of Hammond, and Charles A. Abels Sr. of Baton Rouge. The graveside service will be held today at Springfield Cemetery at 3 p.m. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 9/7/2003 BAHAM, JESSE JR. A loving father and brother who went to be with the Lord after a lengthy battle with cancer, he died at 10:35 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003, at his residence near Loranger. He was 66 and a native of Loranger. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday and from 8 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Marshall Wallace and the Rev. Kenneth Anthony. Interment in Lawrence Memorial Gardens, Loranger. He is survived by two sons, Jesse Baham, III, Loranger, and Jessie V. Baham, Hammond; four daughters, Shelia Graham, Gonzales, Mandy Elizabeth Baham, Denham Springs, Micshelle Baham Chappuis, Walker, and Yvette Marie Baham, Hammond; a sister, Helen McDonald, Loranger; 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a sister, Ophelia Elaine Barnes. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 12/11/2002 BAHAM, JETTIE PIERRE Independence - Jettie Pierre Baham, 69, died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Loranger. Survivors include a daughter, Debra A. Oulliber of Covington; two sons, Andrew Robert Baham of Tickfaw and Columbus J. Baham Jr. of Independence; her father, Robert Pierre of Natalbany; seven sisters, Mary Cangelosi of Natalbany, Elizabeth Pierre of North Louisiana, Connie McKnight of Independence, Deloris Goodrich of Loranger, Shirley McConnel of Natalbany, and Elaine Matthews of Ponchatoula; three brothers, Wilbert, Shelton and Albert Pierre, all of Natalbany; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Columbus J. Baham Sr.; her mother, Mary B. Pierre; a sister, Leona Prime; and a brother, Daniel Pierre. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. until the Lorena Wilson conducts the funeral at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in St. Roch Cemetery, Husser. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 12/9/2002 BAHAM, JOHN ALVIN "CHIEF" A resident of Livingston, he died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002, at his home. He was 63 and a native of Independence. Visitation at Seale Funeral Home, Livingston, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Visiting at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until religious service at 1 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Fuddy McDonald, the Rev. Sidney McMorris and the Rev. Joe Smith. Burial in Old Red Oak Cemetery, Livingston. Survived by his wife, Doris "Teny" Baham, Livingston; a daughter and son-in-law, Faye Yvonne and Antoine Lansing Albin, Magnolia, Ark.; a son and daughter-in- law, Newman Jr. and Ann Marie Sullivan, Holden; four grandchildren, Chad Sullivan, Stephanie Guidry, Jonathan Sullivan and Antoine Albin; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Eunice Bankston, Albany; a brother and sister-in-law, Douglas and Julia Baham, Greensburg; and a host of other friends and family. Pallbearers will be Chad Sullivan, Antoine Albin, Jonathan Sullivan, Kenneth Guidry, Derek Guidry and Robert Ladner. Honorary pallbearers are Glenn Smith, Bobby Welder, Randy Dufrene, Tim Mcgee, Junior Stimmage, Duke Duffy, Kenny Fogg, Raymond McMorris, Lansing Albin, Willie Graves and Doc Clark. Preceded in death by his father, John Joseph Baham; mother, Zera Baham; a son, Lonnie Sullivan; a grandson, James Byron Sullivan; and a great-grandson, Antoine Wilson Albin. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and Mill Rights Local 720. Memorial donations may be made to the Livingston Parish Cancer Society. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 12/9/2005 BAHAM, JOHN JOSEPH A resident of Amite, he died at 6:26 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was 49 and a native of New Orleans. Visitation at Wilmer Baptist Church, Wilmer, from 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, until religious service at 2 p.m. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Joni Kinney and Michael Kinney Jr., Roseland, and Jana Matherne and Justin Matherne, Amite; granddaughter, Maci Jane Kinney; two brothers, Leon Baham, and Jessie and wife Roxie Baham, all of Amite; nephew, Shelby Baham; and the mother of his children, Pauline Graham, Amite. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenzie and Mary Baham; and an infant sister, Nettie Mary Baham. Arrangements handled by McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/24/2006 BAHAM, JUANITA RENFROE Mrs. Juanita Renfroe Baham, 52 years old of Uneedus, died Friday, April 21, 2006 in St. Tammany Parish Hospital. She was born Wednesday, July 15, 1953 in Florala, Alabama. Surviving are her husband, Allen R. Baham; four sons, Travis Clary, Robert, Jason, & Todd Baham; daughter, Jennifer Baham; 13 grandchildren; mother, Evelyn Harrison Beal; five sisters, Glenda Lanasse, Syretha Stokes, Delores Bass, Cindy Barber, Patricia Lock; and her brother, Dewayne Renfroe. She was preceded in death by her son, Allen "Randy" Baham; father, Lester Wilks Renfroe; and her stepfather, Miguel Beal. Friends will be received Tuesday, April 25, 2006 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond. Services will be held at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in the Noah Cemetery. Email condolences to: hmckneely@i-55.com / subject line: Baham. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 8/12/2008 BAHAM, JUDY SINAGRA Mrs. Judy Sinagra Baham, 48 years old of Independence, died Saturday, August 9, 2008 at her residence. She was born on Saturday, September 12, 1959 in Covington, daughter of the late Nobby and Annette Marretta Sinagra. Surviving are her husband, Parnell "Butch" Baham; son, Jeremy Baham; daughter, Heather Baham; sister, Rosemary Sinagra Roberts and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her brother, Sal Sinagra; brother-in-law, Donald Roberts; and aunt, Mary "Nan Nan" Sinagra. Friends will be received Monday, August 11, 2008, from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond and on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Independence. Services will be held at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 11:00 am with Fr. Chris Romaine officiating. Interment will follow in the Colonial Mausoleum in Independence. An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.harrymckneely.com *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/baham1.txt