Ballard obituaries (A-G), 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: Ballard, Alice B. 24 Oct 2002 Oct 2002 Don Johnson Ballard, Arvil Donell 14 Dec 2005 Dec 2005 Jerry Nelson Ballard, Bernice B. 21 Feb 2007 Feb 2007 Jerry Nelson Ballard, Cindy Carol Catalanotto 22 Dec 2006 Dec 2006 Jerry Nelson Ballard, Elizabeth Ann 6 Apr 2008 Apr 2008 Jerry Nelson Ballard, Elizabeth Eichel 22 Nov 2006 Nov 2006 Jerry Nelson Ballard, Elouise Roberts 14 Aug 2013 Aug 2013 Jerry Nelson Ballard, Emma Barker 21 Dec 2007 Dec 2007 Jerry Nelson Ballard, Eulalia 7 Mar 2007 Mar 2007 Jerry Nelson Ballard, Eva M. Langlois 3 Jun 2009 Jun 2009 Jerry Nelson Ballard, Gary Ray 15 Sep 2006 Sep 2006 Jerry Nelson Ballard, Gaston E. 10 Mar 2009 Mar 2009 Jerry Nelson Ballard, Gloria Navarre 23 Mar 2010 Mar 2010 Jerry Nelson Ballard, Gordon Milton 13 Feb 1999 Feb 1999 Don Johnson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/24/2002 BALLARD, ALICE B. A homemaker and resident of Baton Rouge, she died Monday, Oct. 21, 2002, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 80 and a native of Hammond. Visiting at Welsh Funeral Home, 6700 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Visiting at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. T.W. Terral and the Rev. Michael Lo Brutto. Interment in Salem Cemetery, Denham Springs. Survived by her husband of 62 years, Clifton O. Ballard Sr. of Baton Rouge; a daughter and son-in-law, Alice Marie and Burt Sumrall of Foxworth, Miss.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, John Wayne Ballard of Baton Rouge, and Elza Perry and Donna Ballard of Hammond; five sisters, Margaret Gordon, Louise Lee, Frankie Ransow, Shirley Bourgeois and Nina Gresham; four grandchildren, five stepgrandchildren, six great- grandchildren and three stepgreat- grandchildren; and special friends, Dickie and Charolett Johnson. Preceded in death by her father, Farley Bennett; mother, Cora Lou Harper; a son, Clifton O. Ballard Jr.; a grandchild, Kelley Bercegeay; and two brothers. Pallbearers will be members of Stevendale Baptist Church. She was a longtime member of Stevendale Baptist Church. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 12/14/2005 BALLARD, ARVIL DONELL "AL" A resident of Fulshear, Texas, he died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2005, at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital in Katy, Texas. He was 80 and a native of Loranger. He was a member of the Fellowship of Cinco Ranch Church, was retired from ARCO and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Ballard, Fulshear; two daughters and sons-in-law, Delores and Wendell Phillips, Caddo Mills, Texas, and Lynn and Tom Edwards, Baytown, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Don and Laura Ballard, Fulshear; mother, Margie Ballard, Fulshear; four brothers, Edwin "Buck" Ballard, Lafayette, Jerrell Ballard, Jackson, Miss., Harold Ballard, Baton Rouge, and Rudy Ballard, Holden; three sisters, Peggy Martin, Gail Baham and Brenda Black, all of Ponchatoula; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father, William Horace Ballard. Graveside service at Loranger Community Cemetery at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15. Arrangements by Geisler Funeral Home of Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 2/21/2007 BALLARD, BERNICE B. A resident of Hammond, she died at 12:04 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 78, a native of Livingston Parish and a member of Kentwood Assembly of God. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. William P. Hyde. Interment in Killian Chapel Cemetery, Hillsdale. Survived by her two sisters, Bobbie Jean Bennett Poirrier of Bivens, Texas, and Myrtle Lee Bennett Newland of Kentwood; two brothers, Lawrence Bennett of Nashville, Tenn., and Lester Bennett of Vivian; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hinze and Emma Bennett; husband, Rheissie L. Ballard Sr.; and three brothers, Calvin Bennett, Leche Bennett and Dewitt Bennett Sr. For more information, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 12/22/2006 BALLARD, CINDY CAROL CATALANOTTO Cindy Ballard died at 8:50 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006, at her home in Amite. She was 46 years old and a lifelong resident of Amite. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday, Dec. 26, from 1 p.m. until religious service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Brady Whitton. Interment in Mulberry Street Cemetery, Amite. She is survived by her son, Dustin Skylar Ballard, Amite; father, Emile Catalanotto, Amite; three sisters, Deborah Wallace, Greensburg, and Peggy Chenault and Christy Stafford, both of Amite; three brothers, Michael Catalanotto, Garfield, Ark., Mark Catalanotto, Kentwood, and Charles Catalanotto, Pensacola, Fla.; 12 nieces, six nephews, two great-nieces and five great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ann Gayle Rother; and a niece, Kirke Nicole Wallace. For more information, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 4/6/2008 BALLARD, ELIZABETH ANN She died at 6:55 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at her residence near Kentwood. She was 49 and a native of Independence. Visitation was held at Chesbrough Baptist Church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until religious service at noon. Services were conducted by the Rev. Ed Norris. Interment in Ballard Family Cemetery, Chesbrough. She is survived by her husband, Richard Edwin Ballard; a daughter, Hannah Elizabeth Ballard; two sons, Richard Joshua Ballard and Justin Wallace Ballard; a sister, Rebecca Varnado; a brother, Leroy Varnado; and a granddaughter, Brianna Elizabeth Ballard, all of Kentwood. She was preceded in death by her parents. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For information, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 11/22/2006 BALLARD, ELIZABETH EICHEL Elizabeth died on Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, at Hospice of Baton Rouge. She was 83, a native of Montpelier and a resident of Amite. Visitation at Hillsdale Baptist Church, Hillsdale, on Tuesday, was from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Visiting at the church will be on Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. until religious service at 10:30 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Steve Whatley. Interment in Roberts Cemetery, Hillsdale. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Thompson and husband Marvin, Roseland; three sons, Robert Edward LaGroue Jr. and wife Poy, Pensacola, Fla., Albert Julius LaGroue Sr. and wife Jeanine, Denham Springs, and Douglas Ray LaGroue Sr., Hillsdale; brother, Herman Eichel Jr., Rosedale, Ore.; 16 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon M. Ballard; and two brothers, Frederick Eichel and Edward Eichel. Arrangements by McKneely Funeral Home, Amite. For more information, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/14/2013 BALLARD, ELOUISE ROBERTS Elouise Roberts Ballard, 84 years old of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013, at Belle Maison Nursing Home. She was born January 5, 1929, in Independence, Louisiana. Surviving are her daughter, Cynthia Hoyt; 2 granddaughters, Rachel and Leah Hoyt; grandson, Jason Hoyt and wife Natalie; and sister, Allie Dragg. She is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon "Puddin" Ballard; sister, Ora Ellen Roberts; and parents, Samuel Allen and Serena Mae Wells Roberts. Visitation will be held at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Funeral Services will begin at 1:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery, Pumpkin Center, Louisiana. A guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 12/21/2007 BALLARD, EMMA BARKER "I have fought the good fight: I have finished the race; I have kept the faith. Now, there is a crown of righteousness from which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall award to me." 2 Timothy 4:7-8. On Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007, at 12:40 a.m., surrounded by her loved ones, our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Emma Jane Ballard, departed this life for a well-deserved rest into the comforting arms of her Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. She was born on Sept. 2, 1927, in Gloster, Miss. She was a dedicated homemaker and a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who adored her family. She is survived by and will be greatly missed by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Evelyn and Kelly Gerald, Franklinton, Donna Dipuma, Denham Springs, and Annette and Frank Riley, Idaho; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Elton Jr. and Cindy Ballard, Ponchatoula, and William Chris Ballard, and Chester A. and Sharon Ballard, all of Denham Springs; sister, Margaret McKinney, Killian; 12 grandchildren, Elton, Brian, Jeffrey, Chay, Chryslyn, Travis, Dawn, Chad, Sean, April, Mark and Anthony; and 12 great-grandchildren, Abigail, Dallas, Raylyn, Lil'l Ronnie, Lacy, Chance, Ashton, Kayla, Brennan, Makenna, Zachary and Tony. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ethel Barker; husband of 56 years, Elton W. Ballard Sr.; sister, Mary Hughes; two brothers, Little John and Luther Barker; son-in-law, Ronnie L. Dipuma, whom she loved like a son; granddaughter, Angelique; and infant grandson. She will always be in our thoughts and prayers as we struggle to continue our lives without her. We are comforted in our grief by the knowledge that we have been blessed just by having the honor of knowing her and being a part of this wonderful lady's life. Though sadness and sorrow fill our hearts with her passing, we know she is in a better place, and someday, we will meet her again. Visitation for Emma Jane Ballard will be at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Friday, Dec. 21, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation resumes on Saturday from 8 a.m. until service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Milford Walters. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Elton W. Ballard III, Brian Ballard, Jeffrey Ballard, Sean Ballard, Lil'l Ronnie Ardoin, Mike Dorsey, Paul Anderson and Joe Ardoin. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 3/7/2007 BALLARD, EULALIA Mrs. Eulalia ÒBobbiÓ Ballard, age 78, who was born in Mt. Vernon, Texas, and resided in Richmond, Texas, died on March 2, 2007 in Richmond. She is survived by children and their spouses, Delores and Wendell Phillips, Caddo Mills, TX, Wade Donell and Laura Ballard, Richmond, Tx, and Lynn and Tom Edwards, Baytown, TX; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; mother-in-law, Margie Ballard, Ponchatoula; brothers, Billy Morris, Gold Hill, Oregon and Merle Morris, Weatherford, TX. Mrs. Ballard was preceded in death by her husband, Arvil ÒAlÓ Ballard and her parents, Euell Owens and Ruby Aslee Parker Morrris. Memorial graveside services on Wednesday, March 7 at Loranger Community Cemetery at 9 a.m. conducted by Rev. Charles Bigner. Geisler Funeral Home of Hammond in charge of arrangements. www.geislerfuneralhome.net *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/3/2009 BALLARD, EVA M. LANGLOIS A resident of Ventress, she died at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2009, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 76 and a native of Independence. Visiting at Niland's Funeral Home, New Roads, on Tuesday, June 2, was from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting continues at St. Mary's Catholic Church, New Roads, on Wednesday, June 3, from 8:30 a.m. until religious service at 10:30 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Michael Schatzle and Deacon Norm Christophe. Entombment in False River Memorial Park Mausoleum. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Joseph A. "Boy" Ballard, of Ventress; daughter, Susan Ballard, of Ventress; sister, Rita Chenevert, of New Roads; two brothers, Calvin Schapatone and wife Dot, of Port Allen, and Horace Schapatone Jr., of Simmesport; sisters-in- law, Marie Gremillion, of Jarreau, Edna David, of Ventress, and Alberta David, of Jarreau; nephew whom she considered a son, Mark Bourque, of Prairieville; precious pets, Koby, Max and Molly; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Mary Langlois; stepfather, Horace Schapatone Sr.; sister, Mildred David; and brothers, Clifton and Norman Schapatone. Pallbearers will be Mark Bourque, Chad Bourque, Kenneth David, Donnie Chenevert, Michael Schapatone, Keith Schapatone and Glynn Schapatone. Honorary pallbearers are Calvin Schapatone and Horace Schapatone Jr. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, a longtime participant of the Adoration Chapel and member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion. To sign the guest register, go to www.nilandfuneralservice.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 9/15/2006 BALLARD, GARY RAY A loving brother and uncle, he died of cancer at 1 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006, at his niece, Missy, and Rick Courtney's home in Jackson. He was 57, a native of Baton Rouge and worked as a survey technician for 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, LSU sports, being outdoors and spending time with his family. He is survived by his sisters, Joy Ballard, Donice Havard and husband Bud Havard, and Reni Hamilton and husband Bob Hamilton; brother, Warren Ballard and Jennie Comeaux; sister-in-law, Gloria Ballard; nieces and nephews, Missy and husband Rick, Matt, Mitch, Patti, Rocky, Ron, Dan, Robbie, Toni and Traci; great-nieces and great-nephews, Chris, Haley, Alyssa, Josh, Christopher, Steven, Stevie, Erin and Dani Sue. Preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Cummings Ballard and Vernie Bennett Ballard; brother, Newell Ballard; nephew, Ricky Jordan; and niece, Cheryl Kay Stubbs. Visitation at Oak Grove Church of Christ, La. 40, Independence, on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m., conducted by Dale Zebarth, minister. Burial at Loranger Cemetery, Loranger. Pallbearers will be Robbie Jordan, Mitch Havard, Ron Kelley, Dan Kelley, Rocky Kelley and Rick Courtney. Honorary pallbearers are Warren Ballard, Bud Havard, Bob Hamilton and Matt Havard. The family gives their deepest thanks to all Odyssey Healthcare staff for their care, compassion and support. Extra special thanks to R.N. Daryl Pugh, chaplain Bobby Massey, and social worker Dana Thomas who comforted and provided care for Gary during his journey toward heaven. Renaissance Services Inc., Gonzales, is in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/10/2009 BALLARD, GASTON E. A native and resident of Amite, he died at 4 a.m. Sunday, March 8, 2009, at Ochsner Foundation Hospital, Jefferson. He was 75. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Thursday, March 12, from 10 a.m. until religious service at noon, conducted by the Rev. Starret Cleveland. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Ballard, Amite; three daughters, Donna Dozier, St. Rose, Carol Pansano, Harahan, and Milissa Fitzpatrick, Destrehan; eight grand- children, Joseph Dozier, Vincent Dozier, Cori Lewis, Mitchell Pansano, Timothy Normand, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Scott Fitzpatrick and Katelyn Fitzpatrick; six great-grandchildren, Joseph Dozier II, Davon Dozier, Carley Dozier, Molly Lewis, Madison Pansano, Nevaeh Normand; two sisters, Clara Whiteman, Albuquerque, N.M., and Sally Verdell, Bogalusa; and brother, Francis Ballard, Independence. Preceded in death by his parents, Mack and Effie Golman Ballard; three sisters, Joyce Graham, Beverly Overstreet and Sarah Ballard; and three brothers, Jack Ballard, Bob Ballard and John Ballard. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 3/23/2010 BALLARD, GLORIA NAVARRE Mrs. Gloria Navarre Ballard, 84 years old, a native of Donner, Louisiana and resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana since 1936, died Sunday, March 21, 2010, at her home. She was born on Wednesday, January 27, 1926, daughter of the late Adley and Marie Boudreaux Navarre. Mrs. Ballard was a long time member and Sunday School Teacher of First Baptist Church in Ponchatoula. Surviving are her 2 sons & daughters-in-law, Lloyd and Suzanne Ballard Jr., Kenneth "Kenny" and Kim Ballard Sr.; 2 daughters & sons-in-law, Theresa B. "Sissie" and Jerry Faulk, Sharon B. and Ricky Locicero; 9 grandchildren, Mark Ballard, Michelle B. Gee and her husband Scott, Jason Ballard and his wife Scarlett, William Robert "Bobby" Ballard and his wife Ronni, Jeffery Ballard and his wife Bridgette, Jeremy Ballard and his fianc/ Brendan Perrin, Chevon L. Morris and her husband Darren, Kenneth "Kenny" Ballard Jr. and his fianc/ Amanda Johnson, Cheyenne Locicero; 5 great-grandchildren, Brody Gee, Addison Gee, Kennedy Lillian "Lily" Ballard, Felicity Ballard, Ava Hebert; 9 siblings, Mary Lou Navarre, Peggy Avery, Emily Jones, Travis Navarre, Mary Alice Lott, Adley Navarre Jr., Patsy Navarre, Myra Gaudin, and George Navarre. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Lloyd C. Ballard Sr.; 3 siblings, Herman Navarre, Lorena Schlim and Roy Navarre. Friends will be received Tuesday, March 23, 2010, from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula. Services will be held in the funeral home chapel, on Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at 1:00 pm, with Dr. David Cranford officiating. Interment will follow in the Ponchatoula Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Richard Murphy Hospice Foundation, 16013 Halbert Ln, Hammond, LA 70403 or the Building Fund of First Baptist Church in Ponchatoula. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 2/13/1999 BALLARD, GORDON MILTON A resident and native of Amite, he died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999, at St. Helena Parish Hospital, Greensburg. He was 76. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, 10 a.m. Sunday until religious services at 3 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Jerry Nance. Interment in Roberts Cemetery, Hillsdale. Survived by wife, Elizabeth Eichel Ballard, Hillsdale; a stepdaughter, Mary Elizabeth Thompson, Roseland; three stepsons, Robert Edward LaGroue Jr., Pensacola, Fla., Albert Julius LaGroue Sr., Denham Springs, and Douglas Ray LaGroue Sr., Hillsdale; two sisters, Mary Olive Varnado and Yvonne Ballard, both of Amite; 15 stepgrandchildren and 17 stepgreat-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, George Emerson and Mary Lou Angele Ballard; and a sister, Deloras Maxine "Bill" Ricks. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/ballard.txt