Barnes obituaries, 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: Barnes, Arthur 3 Feb 2004 Mar 2004 Don Johnson Barnes, Dan, Jr. 7 Aug 2009 Aug 2009 Jerry Nelson Barnes, Earnestine 5 Dec 2003 Jan 2004 Don Johnson Barnes, Emma Louise Core Apr 2013 Jerry Nelson Barnes, Eunice Richardson Dyson 28 Aug 2001 Aug 2001 Don Johnson Barnes, Geneva Whiddon 3 Jun 2005 Jun 2005 Jerry Nelson Barnes, Gregory, Jr. 2 Mar 2007 Mar 2007 Jerry Nelson Barnes, James Clifford 15 Apr 2005 Apr 2005 Jerry Nelson Barnes, Johnnie Finley 7 Jan 2005 Jan 2005 Jerry Nelson Barnes, Judy C. 18 Oct 2009 Oct 2009 Jerry Nelson Barnes, Julia Webb 14 Jun 2002 Jul 2002 Don Johnson Barnes, Keri D. 17 Oct 2001 Nov 2001 Don Johnson Barnes, Lillian Jordan 7 Sep 2002 Sep 2002 Don Johnson Barnes, Mertie Lou Fourmy 26 May 2012 May 2012 Jerry Nelson Barnes, Myrtis G. 1 May 2013 May 2013 Jerry Nelson Barnes, Ophelia Elaine 23 May 2002 Jun 2002 Don Johnson Barnes, Patricia Tucker 10 Aug 2010 Aug 2010 Jerry Nelson Barnes, Rickey Elton 31 Mar 2012 Apr 2012 Jerry Nelson Barnes, Robert Roy 18 Nov 2009 Nov 2009 Jerry Nelson Barnes, Ryan Matthew 11 Aug 2001 Aug 2001 Don Johnson Barnes, Stephen McNeil 1 Aug 2006 Aug 2006 Jerry Nelson Barnes, Tammy 4 Nov 2009 Nov 2009 Jerry Nelson Barnes, Thomas 27 Jul 2001 Aug 2001 Don Johnson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 2/3/2004 BARNES, ARTHUR Kentwood - Arthur Barnes, 78, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004, in Amite. A native of Mount Herman, he is survived by two sons, Brandy L. Campbell of Jacksonville, Fla., and Johnny Eckerd of Mount Herman; three sisters, Mary Dawson, Berlean Brock and Frankie Mae Dupree, all of New Orleans; and three grandchildren. Visitation will be today at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 1 to 4 p.m. The funeral will be Wednesday at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Mount Herman, at 1 p.m. followed by burial at the church cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 8/7/2009 BARNES, DAN, JR. "JUNE" On the first day of August 2009, the beloved Dan "June" Barnes Jr. parted this life. Sixty-four year old Dan Barnes Jr. was born on February 27, 1945. He was a resident of Natalbany, LA, where he was residing before his death. He was the son of the late Rev. Dan Barnes Sr. and Augusta Washington Barnes. His niece Vivian Richardson also preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish: a Devoted Wife: Tammy Barnes, 3 daughters: Trina Johnson, Lolitha Slack (Ronnie Slack), Jacquelynn Barnes; 5 sons: Warren Whittington (Kelly Whittington), George Barnes, Kenneth Barnes, Travis Jones, and Dan Barnes III. The services for Dan "June" Barnes Jr. are as follows: Visitation: Fri., August 7, 2009; 5-9 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, LA; Funeral: Sat., August 8, 2009; 12:00 p.m. at Rock Zion Baptist Church, Hammond, LA; Interment: Holly Garden Cemetery, Hammond, LA. Officiating Minister: Rev. Alfred Hart. Richardson Funeral Home of Hammond in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 12/5/2003 BARNES, EARNESTINE New Orleans - Earnestine Barnes, 65, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003, at Lakeland Hospital, New Orleans. She is survived by one son, Alfred Ard of Kentwood; one daughter, Yvonne Ard of New Orleans; three sisters, Mary Dawson, Berlean Brock and Frankie Dupuy, all of New Orleans; and one brother, Auther Barnes of Kentwood; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Frank Barnes. Alonzo Richardson will conduct the funeral Saturday at Orange Grove COGIC at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Conerly Cemetery, Kentwood. *************************************************************************** Harry McKneely & Son Inc., Hammond, LA BARNES, EMMA LOUISE CORE Emma Louise Core Barnes, 84 years old of, Ponchatoula, LA , passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013, at her home. She was born on Friday, March 8, 1929, in Madisonville, LA daughter of the late Ralph and Vertaliee Blackwell Core. Surviving are her son & daughter-in-law, Travis Barnes (Linda); daughter, Sandra Clark; daughter & son-in-law, Dianne Vicknair (Ralph); daughter & son-in-law, Annette Cortez (Mark); son & daughter-in- law, Kenny Barnes (Josie Ann); daughter & son-in-law, Janice Shelton (Joey); sister and brother-in-law, Linda Schum (David); 15 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Wallace Barnes 2 sons-in-law, Donald Vicknair and Wilfred Clark; brother, Frank "Sonny" Core; great-great-grandson, Mason Vicknair. Friends will be received Saturday, March 30, 2013 from 10:00 am until the services begin at 1:00 pm at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home - Ponchatoula. Interment will follow in the Sand Hill Cemetery Ponchatoula, Louisiana. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 8/28/2001 BARNES, EUNICE RICHARDSON DYSON Franklinton - Eunice Richardson Dyson Barnes, 93, a homemaker, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001, in Franklinton. Survivors include a daughter, Gladys Dyson Moseley of Franklinton; three sons, Milton B. Dyson of Los Angeles; Jerry Scott Dyson of Washington, D.C.; and the Rev. Raymond N. Dyson of Franklinton; 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be today at Crain and Sons Funeral Home in Franklinton from 2 to 6 p.m. with a wake service tonight from 6 to 8. Washington Drake will conduce the funeral Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Sweet Home Church of Christ Holiness 2200, Greenlaw Avenue, Franklinton. Burial will be in Sweet Home Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 6/3/2005 BARNES, MRS. GENEVA WHIDDON A resident and native of Independence, she died Wednesday, June 1, 2005, at Belle Maison Nursing Home, Hammond. She was 88 years old. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, June 3. Visitation at the funeral home chapel from 8 a.m. Saturday, June 4, until religious service at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Aubrey Foster. Interment in Light House Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by a son, Charles D. Barnes, Independence; two daughters, Carleen B. Baham, Amite, and Antie B. Herring, Livingston; seven grandchildren, nine great- grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Deenon Barnes; parents, Bennie and Flora Kirby Whiddon; a great-grandson, Ryan Barnes; six brothers, Harley, Ivy, Davis, Albert, Elzy and Walter Whiddon; and seven sisters, Myrtle Cannon, Mattie Russell, Lillie Thomas, Eva Johnson, Azalia Weedman, Ollie Mae Schiro and Hazel Thomas. Mrs. Barnes was the last surviving charter member of the Light House Baptist Church in Independence. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 3/2/2007 BARNES, GREGORY, JR. Mr. Gregory Barnes Jr., 27 years old of Independence, died Thursday, March 1, 2007 at his residence. He was born Monday, August 6, 1979, in Hammond, Louisiana. Surviving are his father, Greg Barnes Sr.; brother, Jeffrey Barnes; 2 sisters, Crystal Barnes, Alicia Barnes; and his grandmother, Rose Barnes. He was preceded in death by mother, Debra David Barnes; sister, Stephanie Barnes; and grandparents, Teroy Barnes, Arthur & Catherine David. Friends will be received Saturday, March 3, 2007 from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm and on Sunday, March 4, 2007 from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond. Services will be held at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, Sunday, March 4, 2007 at 2:00 pm Interment will follow in the Colonial Cemetery in Independence. Email condolences to: hmckneely@i-55.com / subject line: Barnes Jr.. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 4/15/2005 BARNES, JAMES CLIFFORD "J.C." "POP'S" A resident of Baton Rouge and a retired logger, he died at 11:45 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 2005, at his home. He was 74 and a native of Prentiss, Miss. Religious service at Scott's Bluff Morticians at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16, conducted by the Rev. Johue White. Interment in Public Cemetery, Zachary. Survivors include his wife, Velma Williams Barnes; three daughters, Alice Barnes, New Orleans, Betty Barnes, Amite, and Tammy Barnes, Terrytown; stepdaughter, Veda Primus, Baton Rouge; two sons, Winfield Barnes, Terrytown, and Eugene Riley; four stepsons, Troy, Todd, Toney and Terrance Williams, Baton Rouge; three sisters, Cloann Barnes and Clo Teal, both of Gulfport, Miss., and Hattie Martin, New Orleans; a brother, Ozeal Barnes, New Orleans; 16 grandchildren and two great- grandchilden. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and daughter. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 1/7/2005 BARNES, JOHNNIE FINLEY Kansis City, Kan. -- Johnnie Finley Barnes, 61, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, at Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan. Born in Hammond to Oscar and Velma Finley, she became a member with Faith Deliverance Family Worship Center COGIC upon making her home in Kansas City where she was a member of the senior choir, calling team, prison ministry, hospitality vicepresident, mother board, intercessory prayer team, Sunday school and amissionary. Survivors include her daughter, Joyce M. Finley of Ponchatoula; two sons, James Smith Jr. and Shelby Smith of both of Kansas City; three sisters, Marie Morrison, Mary Brumfield, Julia Route, and two brothers, Ike Finley and Oscar Finley, all of Hammond; and six grand- children and one great-grandchild. Her parents, one daughter, Janice M. Smith; two sisters and five brothers, preceded her in death. Funeral Services were held Monday, Jan. 3, 2005, at Faith Deliverance Family Worship Center COGIC, Kansas City. The Rev. Harold L. Johnson Jr. was in charge. Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapels, Kansas City, was in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 10/18/2009 BARNES, JUDY C. Judy C Barnes was born on March 7, 1955 and passed away on October 4, 2009 at her residence. She was 54, a native of New Orleans, La and a resident of Hammond, La. Judy is survived by husband Billy Barnes Jr.; two daughters Charlene Boyer and her children Gage & Haley Holcombe; Charlotte Boyer and her children Cole, Alyssa & Brooke Costanza; two step sons Steven Barnes wife Ashley, and their children Dalton & Lillian; B.B. Barnes and his children Ariana & Emilee; a step daughter Christy Fail husband Kevin and their children Daniel & Justin; also survived by her mother T. Carol Cieutat and father Glen Cieutat four sisters Suzette, Nancy, Glenda-Ann, & Wendy. Preceded in death by her brother Glen N. Cieutat. We will have a celebration of her life for family and friends on November 21st at American Legions in Ponchatoula, La. from 12pm till 3:00pm. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/14/2002 BARNES, JULIA WEBB Metairie - Julia Webb Barnes, 75, died Tuesday, June 11, 2002, at her home. She was a native of Ponchatoula, a member of the Order of St. Louis and a eucharistic minister at St. Louis Cathedral. She studied theology and philosophy at Loyola and Notre Dame Seminary, received a master's degree at University of New Orleans in curriculum and instruction of English, a master's degree from University of Texas in San Antonio in bicultural education and a fellowship at Tulane in Latin American studies. She and her husband, Reinaldo N. Barnes of New Orleans shared six children, Reinaldo W. Barnes, Thomas B. Barnes, Rebbeca Barnes Stubenrauch, Licia Barnes Mumme, Paul S. Barnes and Elizabeth Anne Barnes; and 12 grandchildren. She was a daughter of Burton Scarborough Webb and Julia Etta Mixon; a sister of Thomas Webb, Liane Wilson, Sally Johnson, Vivian Hollis, Lillian Crain, Jim Webb and Rick Webb. A graveside service was today at Ponchatoula Cemetery. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 10/17/2001 BARNES, KERI D. Covington - Keri D. Barnes, 3, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, in an automobile accident. She is survived by her mother, Kevon Williams of Covington; her stepmother, Dorothy Toney of Covington; her father, Kerry D. Barnes of Covington; three sisters, Kerineshia Brewer of New Orleans, Rochelle Williams and Kerion Barnes, both of Covington; grandmothers, Eola Lott and Leontine Milteon Williams, both of Abita Springs, and Sherry Harper of Hammond; and grandfathers, Ernest Cyprian of Covington and Charles Williams of Lacombe. Visitation will be Thursday at Rosehill Baptist Church, Covington, from 6 p.m. until the the Rev. Junis Clark conducts the funeral at 7. Dismissal will be Friday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 9/7/2002 BARNES, LILLIAN JORDAN A resident of Albany, she died Friday, Sept. 6, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 78 and a native of New Orleans. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home chapel, Hammond, from 9 a.m. Sunday until religious service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Mitch Williams. Interment in New Beulah Cemetery, Baptist. Survived by a stepdaughter, Mary Elizabeth Pierre, Hammond; a stepson, John Burch; four brothers, J.W. Jordan and H.P. Jordan, both of Independence, Edward Jordan, Japan, and Tommy Blue, Clinton; and three sisters, Annie Pecoul, Slidell, Barbara Owens, Albany, and Sylvia Nelson, Loranger. Preceded in death by her father and mother, Richard Jordan and Barbara Bigner Stein. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/26/2012 BARNES, MERTIE LOU FOURMY Mertie Lou Fourmy Barnes, 97, died in Covington on May 23, 2012. She was born November 5th, 1914 in Chattanooga Tennessee to Mertie Camilla Dameron Fourmy and James McCardell Fourmy of Hammond. She was the great granddaughter of Charles Emery Cate, a founder of Hammond. She is survived by her daughters, Mertie Huson Barnes Miller of Baton Rouge and Suzanne Huson Barnes Graham of Covington, her son-in-law John Joseph Graham, nine grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, her brother James McCardell Fourmy, Jr. of Hammond, her first husband, Roland Wilmer Huson, from whom she was divorced, and her second husband, Harold John Barnes of Chicago. She will be remembered by all who knew her for the tremendous love she had for life, the steadfast devotion she showered on her family and friends and the patriotic spirit she felt for her country. Her lifelong love of history and her spirit of volunteerism for which she was often honored for her many endeavors were her life's passion. During World War II she worked at the U. S. Rationing Board and the American Red Cross. After the War, she moved with her husband and young daughters to Park Forest, Illinois, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Cazenovia, New York while her husband finished his education and was transferred with his work. She helped establish an Episcopal mission in Park Forest, a village built for returning veterans, also helping to establish the first school there. Returning to Louisiana, she worked tirelessly to keep alive the history of her hometown. The Hammond Historic District Commission bestowed an Honorary Lifetime Membership upon her for her work in establishing the Hammond Historic District. She was instrumental in saving Magnolia Mound Plantation (Baton Rouge) from demolition, having it restored and placed on the National Historic Register. Similarly, she successfully researched and helped to have Grace Memorial Episcopal Church in Hammond placed on the National Historic Register, a church consecrated as a memorial to her great-grandmother, Mertie Waterman Cate. She was a member of the Louisiana Landmark Society, the Louisiana Historical Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, the Society of Mayflower Descendents and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. A memorial service in her honor will be held at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, 100 W. Church St. Hammond, Louisiana 70401 on Saturday, May, 26, 2012. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM; service at 11:00 AM. Interment at Grace Memorial Cemetery will immediately follow the service. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home of Covington, LA has been entrusted with arrangements. Please sign the family guestbook online at www.ejfieldingfh.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/1/2013 BARNES, MYRTIS G. A retired employee of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, she passed away at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, April 21, 2013, at her home. She was 82 and a native of Amite. Visiting at God Vineyard Baptist Church on Thursday, May 2, from 5 p.m. until a religious service at 7 p.m., conducted by Pastor Ezzie Price. Dismissal to follow from the church on Friday, May 3, at 10:45 a.m., with interment in Port Hudson National Cemetery. Survived by a daughter, Lillie Porter; brother, John Guerin; three grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grand- children. Arrangements with Carney & Mackey Funeral Home, 1576 Robin St. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 5/23/2002 BARNES, OPHELIA ELAINE Amite - Ophelia Elaine Barnes, died Tuesday, May 21, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Independence. She is survived by two daughters, Crystal McGee and Brandy Baham; two sons, Rickey Barnes and Thomas Baham; two sisters, Helen McDonald and Lisa Anthony; four brothers, Jessie Baham Jr., Wilford Anthony, Calvin Anthony and Ralph Anthony; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie Baham Sr. and Ophelia "Tennie" Baham; and two brothers, David Gerald Anthony and Donald Ray Anthony. Visitation will be today at Landmark Baptist Church, Amite, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Renaissance Funeral Services, Inc., Gonzales, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/10/2010 BARNES, PATRICIA TUCKER Patricia "Patsy" Tucker Barnes (Mrs. Robert Roy Barnes), former vice president of American Bank, well-known community activist and pioneer in woman's leadership positions, passed away at her home Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010. A native of Ponchatoula and longtime resident of Baton Rouge, she died after battling Parkinson's disease for many years. She was 79. Visiting at Broadmoor United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Aug. 11, from 9:30 a.m. until religious service at 10:30 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Fred Wideman, Bill Eubanks and Ken Carroll. Interment will follow in Sand Hill Cemetery, Ponchatoula. Patsy's longtime career with American Bank spanned more than 35 years, where she excelled in marketing and community involvement. She represented her bank in the National Association of Bank Women and was one of six members who traveled the U.S. conducting training workshops for women in banking. She served as a mentor for other women and was passionate about working to improve the status of women in the work place. Additionally, she was the first woman member of the City Club of Baton Rouge. She was an original member of the Capital Area Network in the 1970s that established a forum for supporting business and professional women leaders in the greater Baton Rouge community. Largely through her encouragement, the local group affiliated with The National Alliance for Professional Women's Network that afforded members in the group the opportunity to interface with businesswomen across the country. Long before it was common, Patsy "blazed trails" for women on community volunteer boards by serving as the first woman to chair the Capital Area United Way Board (1986), various committees of the Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce and volunteer committees at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. At the chamber, she served as the first chairman of the Board of Leadership/Greater Baton Rouge, (1984-86) that resulted in the graduation of annual chamber leadership classes since 1986, and she was named the first honorary member of Leadership Baton Rouge. The United Methodist Church derived great benefit from her leadership and campaign skills. She was the first woman to chair the annual fund drive at Broadmoor United Methodist Church when she directed their first and successful with the Million Dollar Annual Budget Drive. Right after her retirement from the bank in the late 1980s, she served, for about a year, as interim executive director of the United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana, where she helped establish their giving support. Patsy and Roy were honored by the United Methodist Foundation for their visionary endowment gift that guaranteed their gifts will contribute indefinitely. Prior to this, she and Roy taught Sunday school at Istrouma United Methodist Church for many years. Patsy participated in other volunteer endeavors, such as United Way Campaign Cabinets, YWCA committees, Capital Area Network Workshop committees, Volunteer Activists Award committees and numerous other community events. She chaired the committee of six women who put together a Woman's Pavillion at the 1984 World's Fair in New Orleans. She was named a Woman of Achievement in 1985 by the YWCA and a Volunteer Activist in 1987, sponsored by the Baton Rouge Speech & Hearing Foundation. Mrs. Barnes was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Roy Barnes; parents, Mortee W. Tucker and Mattie Elizabeth Davis Tucker; sister, Evelyn Tucker Stevens; and sister-in-law, Dorothy Basso Tucker. She is survived by two brothers, Russell Burns Tucker Sr., Baton Rouge, and Lucius Tucker, New Orleans; three nieces, Linda Stevens Pardo, Connie Marie Tucker and Amy Tucker; and three nephews, Russell Burns "Rusty" Tucker Jr., James W. "Jim" Tucker and David Tucker. Serving as pallbearers will be Kerry Barnes, Alan Carpenter, Jonathan Guelfo, Clay Tucker, David Tucker and Russell Burns "Rusty" Tucker. The family requests that memorial donations be made to The United Methodist Church Foundation of Louisiana, 527 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70802, Capital Area United Way, 700 Laurel St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802 or the charity of your choice. Our special thanks are in order for the loving care shown to Patsy by the Hospice of Baton Rouge staff and Ms. Lynn Nay for her extraordinary caregiving. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/31/2012 BARNES, RICKEY ELTON Rickey Elton Barnes was born January 13, 1973, and passed away at 12:40 a.m., March 30, 2012, near Cranky Corner, LA. He was 39, a native of Independence and a resident of Amite. Rickey is survived by his wife, Nickole Holton Barnes; 2 sons, Chase Barnes & Trevor Barnes; daughter, Allyson Barnes; father, Elton Barnes and wife Sandy; 3 sisters, Crystal Barnes, Brandy Baham & Randi Graves; brothers, Landon and Jason Barnes; father-in-law & motherin-law, Thomas and Elizabeth Holton; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Tiphani and Jason Foy; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Preceded in death by his mother, Opelia E. Baham; grandparents, Jessie and Ophelia Baham; brother, Thomas "Tom Tom" Baham. Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Sunday, April 1, 2012, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on Monday, April 2, 2012, from 8 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11 a.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Rev. L.C. Hoover officiating. Interment in Shiloh Cemetery, (Bell Road) Amite, La. An on-line guestbook is available at www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 11/18/2009 BARNES, ROBERT ROY Robert Roy Barnes, a resident of Baton Rouge, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, after a brief illness at the age of 82. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia T. "Patsy" Barnes; sister, Edna Mae Knight, of Hobbs, N.M.; numerous caring nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation at Broadmoor United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 10 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial in Sandhill Cemetery, Ponchatoula, at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Louisiana Methodist Foundation, 8337 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 or Capitol Area United Way. Arrangements by Rabenhorst Funeral Home East. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/11/2001 BARNES, RYAN MATTHEW A native and resident of Independence, he died Thursday, Aug. 9, 2001, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, Independence. He was 4 months old. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home chapel, Hammond, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Kenneth Brown and the Rev. Richard Wallace. Interment in Lighthouse Baptist Church Cemetery, Independence. Survived by his parents, Darren and Cheryl Harper Barnes, Independence; grandparents, Charles and Carolyn Watts Barnes, Independence, Curtis Harper, Springfield, and Shirley Brawley, Boutte; and great-grandmother, Geneva Whiddon Barnes, Independence. Preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Deenon Barnes, Woodrow and Esther Watts, Albert and Emma Harper and Charles and Lena Johnson. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 8/1/2006 BARNES, STEPHEN MCNEIL "NEIL" Born in Gillsburg, Miss., on Feb. 19, 1917, he was raised in Kentwood and was a resident of Baton Rouge for more than 50 years. Neil passed away at 5:20 a.m. Sunday, July 30, 2006, at Hospice of Baton Rouge Inpatient "Butterfly" Unit at Ollie Steele Burden Manor. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and retired from Exxon Co. USA with more than 29 years of service. He was a member of Highland Presbyterian Church and loved bowling, having played in many leagues for years. He enjoyed watching and listening to all LSU sporting events and loved traveling with his family. He is survived by his loving children, Stephen M. Barnes Jr. and Janet Lynn Barnes; two nephews, William Barnes of San Diego and John Fountain of Arizona; two nieces, Sharon Brown and Libby Dixon of Texas; and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife, Melrose "Millie" Falcon Barnes; parents, Charles Frank Barnes and Daisy Dobbs Barnes; two brothers, Maurice J. Barnes and Maynard Barnes; and three sisters, Evelyn Rabalais, Imogene Benjamin and Gladys Cooper. Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., was on Monday, July 31, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visitation at Highland Presbyterian Church, 10024 Highland Road, on Tuesday, Aug. 1, from 9:30 a.m. until service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Jim Rollins. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Allen Harris, Larry Harris, Jay Harris, John Hendry and Art Henderson. Honorary pallbearer is William Barnes. Memorial donations may be made to Highland Presbyterian Church, 10024 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 or Hospice of Baton Rouge, 9063 Siegen Lane, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70810. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 11/4/2009 BARNES, TAMMY Tammy Barnes, 51, a resident of Tickfaw and native of Independence, died October 31, 2009. She was a homemaker. Survivors include three daughters: Jacquelynn Barness, Trina Barnes, and Lolitha Slack; five sons: Kenneth Jones, Travis Jones, Dan Barnes III, Warren Whittington, and George Barnes; three sisters: Debra Watkins (Melvin), Carrie Lewis, Brenda Matthews (A.J.). She is also survived by sisters-in-law Annie Richardson, Marion Barnes Perry (George), and Barbara Barnes Riley (RK). She is also survived by two aunts: Viola Denson (Jim) and Jaquelynn Gibbins (Bruce) and one uncle, Henry Cryer, Jr. (Joy). She is preceded in death by husband Dan Barnes, Jr. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 3, from 5-9 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Hammond, LA. Funeral will be Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at 11 a.m at Rock Zion Church in Tickfaw, LA; burial will be in Holly Garden Cemetery, Hammond, LA. Richardson's Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 7/27/2001 BARNES, THOMAS Killian - Thomas "Chris" Barnes, 51, died Wednesday, July 25, 2001, at his home. He was a native of Dadiville, Ala. He is survived by his wife, Antoinette J. Barnes of Killian; two stepsons, Ronald Brown of Destrehan and Charles Brown Jr. of Chalmette; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Richard and Joanna Strother Barnes. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Killian First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Killian First Baptist Church, 27978 state Highway 22, Killian 70462. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/barnes.txt