Blackwell 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: Blackwell, Arlen Ray 6 Jul 2004 Jul 2004 Jerry Nelson Blackwell, Arney Clayton 26 Dec 1997 Oct 1998 Don Johnson Blackwell, Cecil W. 14 Sep 2011 Sep 2011 Jerry Nelson Blackwell, Elsie S. 21 Nov 2012 Nov 2012 Jerry Nelson Blackwell, George Newman 6 May 2005 May 2005 Jerry Nelson Blackwell, Harold Willard, Sr. 9 Nov 2003 Nov 2003 Don Johnson Blackwell, Iris McDaniel 4 Oct 2005 Oct 2005 Jerry Nelson Blackwell, Karl L. 10 Nov 2003 Nov 2003 Don Johnson Blackwell, Margaret Francis Cannon 27 Apr 2011 May 2011 Jerry Nelson Blackwell, Martha L. 28 Jul 2006 Jul 2006 Jerry Nelson Blackwell, Sherry Fontenot 31 Dec 2005 Jan 2006 Jerry Nelson Blackwell, Shirley Blades 27 Aug 2003 Aug 2003 Don Johnson Blackwell, Wilma Bridges 19 Dec 1999 Dec 1999 Don Johnson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 7/6/2004 BLACKWELL, ARLEN RAY Retired after 35 years as a school book salesman and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 3, 2004, at Lane Memorial Hospital, Zachary. He was 73 and a native of Kentwood. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. Visiting in the funeral home chapel from 9 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Ben Blackwell. Graveside service at Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, at 1 p.m. Tuesday. He is survived by his wife, Margaret O. Blackwell; three daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie Blackwell and Robert Schmid, Marlton, N.J., Terri Blackwell and Conway LeBlanc, Baton Rouge, and Beth Blackwell and Steve LaFave, Oklahoma City; a son and daughter-in-law, Arlen "Tiger" and Kayla Blackwell; three stepdaughters and stepsons-in-law, Dinah and Sancy Sims, Osyka, Miss., Sally and Dudley Lampton, Brookhaven, Miss., and Gina and Jay Alvaro, New Orleans; a sister, Jo Ann James, McComb, Miss.; 12 grandchildren, Amy, Alli, John Jay, Christopher, Rachel, Sandy Jr., Benjamin, Margaret Alice, Dudley Jr., Susannah, Sammy and Amanda Kate; and a great-grandson, Andrew. He was preceded in death by his brother, Karl Blackwell; and parents, Benjie Blackwell and Ruby Lee McDaniel Blackwell. Pallbearers will be his sons-in-law. He was a member of Istrouma Baptist Church and Louisiana Bookmans Association. He was a member of the Southeastern Hall of Fame for football, baseball and track and Southeastern Alumni Association. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Istrouma Baptist Church, St. Elizabeth Foundation, Summa Drive, Baton Rouge, or a favorite charity. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 12/26/1997 BLACKWELL, ARNEY CLAYTON A resident of Hammond, he died Thursday, Dec. 25, 1997, in Hammond. He was 89 and a native of Kentwood. Graveside services at Woodlawn Cemetery, Kentwood, at 10 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Jackie Palmer. Survived by a daughter, Elizabeth B. Harrison, Ponchatoula; four grandchildren, Claytonia H. Burns, Sabrina H. Anzalone and Monica H. Johnson, all of Ponchatoula, and Bridget Fuselier, Maurepas; and 13 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife, Mary Inez Hoover. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 9/14/2011 BLACKWELL, CECIL W. Cecil M. Blackwell was born Nov. 23, 1946, and passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011, at his daughter's residence in Loranger. He was 64, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Loranger. Mr. Cecil is survived by two daughters, Connie Blackwell Klein and husband Patrick, of Loranger, and Jackie Blackwell Achord and husband Bruce, of Walker; former wife, Ginger Blackwell, of Independence; grandchildren, Kyle Klein, Karlie Klein, Shane Klein, Brennan Delk and Brennan Paul Achord; great-grandson, Bentley Klein; four sisters, Madeline Blackwell Darcey and husband Gene, of Baton Rouge, Charlene Blackwell Culpepper and husband Mac, of Houston, Denise Blackwell Shanks and husband Walter, of Lampasas, Texas, and Tammy Blackwell Panepinto and husband Don, of Baton Rouge; brother, George Terry Blackwell and wife Judi, of Ethel; special nurse and niece, Angel Robert, of Slidell; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and extended family. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Mildred Johnson Blackwell; son-in-law, Gary Delk; niece, Jennifer Kay Shanks; and brother-in-law, Tommy Chapman. Mr. Cecil was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church of Independence, and Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 198, of Baton Rouge. He was a retired employee of Hammond State School. Visitation at McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. until Celebration of Life service at 10 a.m. in the chapel, with Brother Nathan Firmin and Brother Trent Campbell officiating. Interment in Lighthouse Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lighthouse Baptist Church, 27373 Horseshoe Road N., Independence, LA 70443. An online Guestbook is available at www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 11/21/2012 BLACKWELL, ELSIE S. Age 84 and a longtime resident of Albany, Ms. Elsie passed away on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at Heritage Healthcare in Hammond. She was a loving mother and sister, whom will be missed dearly. Ms. Elsie retired from Southeastern Louisiana University after 44 years of dedicated service and was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Albany and the Hammond Eastern Star. Ms. Elsie leaves behind her loving and devoted son, Freddie Randy Blackwell; sister, Norma Colleen Foster, along with numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by a special friend and caregiver, Brenda Baham. Preceding Ms. Elsie in death were her husband, Louie Marvin Blackwell; parents, Freddie Edward and Clara Annabell Dixon Scott; brothers, Wiley Edward and Robert Raymond Scott. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, west of Hammond, on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, from 9 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. Rev. Joe Dunn will officiate the services and interment will follow in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery. The family would like to say a special thanks to Heritage Healthcare, North Oaks ICU and Surgery unit staff, and Life Source Hospice for the care and compassion. Memorial donations may be made to the Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 1030, Albany, LA 70711. Condolences and other information are available online at www.thompsoncares.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 5/6/2005 BLACKWELL, GEORGE NEWMAN He went to be with his Lord at 6:50 a.m. Thursday, May 5, 2005, at his home in Denham Springs. He was a retired Kaiser Aluminum employee with 32 years of service. He was 83 and a native of Independence. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II. Visiting at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, May 6. Visiting at the funeral home chapel from 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7, until religious service at noon, conducted by Brother Kenneth Blackwell and Brother Sammy David. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Margaret C. Blackwell; two daughters and a son-in-law, Barbara and Charles Clover of Pineville and Paulette Caillouet of Baton Rouge; three sons and daughters-in-law, David E. and Sheri Blackwell of Baton Rouge, Glenn Paul and Susan Blackwell of Denham Springs and Kenneth R. and Peggy Blackwell of El Dorado, Ark.; daughter-in-law, Jean Blackwell of Covington, Ga.; sister, Leota Hornsby of Iowa, La.; brother, Burton Blackwell of Watson; 15 grand- children and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronald A. Blackwell; and parents, Pinkney Earnest Blackwell and Ida Slaughter Blackwell. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Chris Clover, Ronnie Blackwell, Danny Blackwell, J.R. Hohensee, Aaron Blackwell, Marshall Caillouet, Jason Blackwell and Ken Blackwell. He was a charter member of Lanier Baptist Church, a 55-year member of Fairfields Lodge, and a member of Hebron Baptist Church in Denham Springs. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/9/2003 BLACKWELL, HAROLD WILLARD, SR. "JOE" A retired engineer specialist from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, he died Friday, Nov. 7, 2003, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center- Bluebonnet. He was 72 and a resident and native of Independence. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and after 8 a.m. Monday. Religious service in the funeral home chapel at 2:30 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Johnny Stewart. Interment in Hutchinson Cemetery, Albany. He is survived by his wife, Nettie Hutchinson Blackwell, Independence; two daughters, Rhonda Cowart and Jennifer Cunningham, both of Independence; three sons, Harold "Joey" Blackwell Jr. and Gerald Blackwell, both of Independence and Brandon Blackwell, Smithdale, Miss.; 16 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Hilda Misita, Hammond. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Emma Elizabeth Hoover Blackwell; two infant grandsons; two sisters, Lula Fout and Nettie "Tillie" O. Blackwell; and four brothers, Jack, George, Louie and Milton Blackwell. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Mount Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, 49245 N. Benton Road, Tickfaw, LA 70466. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 10/4/2005 BLACKWELL, IRIS MCDANIEL Iris McDaniel Blackwell died on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005, at Luling Living Center in Luling. She was 73, a native of Roseland and a resident of New Orleans. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, on Tuesday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. until religious service at noon, conducted by the Rev. Ben W. Blackwell and the Rev. John Vandercook. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. She is survived by daughter, Karen E. Blackwell, New Orleans; son and daughter-in-law, the Rev. Ben W. and Cherry V. Blackwell, Destrehan; and two grandchildren, Benjamin David Blackwell, Clinton, Miss., and Melody Elizabeth Blackwell, Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Karl L. Blackwell; and sister, Irene Alford. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 11/10/2003 BLACKWELL, KARL L. New Orleans - Karl L. Blackwell, 74, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, at Ormond Nursing Center, Destrehan. A native of Kentwood, he was an accountant and Realtor. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of Korea. Survivors include his wife, Iris McDaniel Blackwell of New Orleans; one daughter, Karen E. Blackwell of New Orleans; one son, Ben W. Blackwell of Destrehan; one brother, Arlen Blackwell of Baton Rouge; one sister, Jo Ann James of Kentwood; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at noon. The Rev. Ben W. Blackwell, the Rev. Jeff Box and the Rev. John Vandercook will conduct the service. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 4/27/2011 BLACKWELL, MARGARET FRANCIS CANNON Margaret Francis Cannon Blackwell, 85, born June 12, 1925, in New Orleans, grew up in Independence and graduated as valedictorian of Albany High School in 1943. She was a member of Hebron Baptist Church, Denham Springs, a founding member of Lanier Baptist Church in Baton Rouge and a retired East Baton Rouge Parish school system bus driver. Survived by her two daughters, Barbara Clover and husband Charles, and Paulette Caillouet and husband Joey; three sons, David Blackwell and wife Sheri, Glenn Paul Blackwell and wife Susan, and Kenneth Blackwell and wife Peggy; daughter- in-law, Jean Blackwell; 15 grandchildren, Christopher Clover and wife Aubrey, Carrie Rhymes and husband Marcus, Ronald Blackwell, Danny Blackwell and wife Elita, Terri Blackwell, James Hohensee and wife Shannan, David Aaron Blackwell and wife Monica, Jason Blackwell, Jaime Blackwell, Margaret "Maggie" Blackwell, Cammie O'Neal and husband Daniel, Marshall Caillouet, Ken Blackwell Jr. and wife Amy, Laura Blackwell, and John Newman Blackwell; and great-grandchildren, Avery, Rylan, Cohen, Maely, Emily, Carter, Owen, Austin, Madison, Peyton, Olivia, Natalie, Reece and Dani. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, George Newman Blackwell; son, Ronald Arthur Blackwell; and parents, Martin Arthur Cannon and Myrtle Whiddon Cannon. Visitation at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 27, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Thursday from noon until service at 2 p.m. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. We celebrate a Christian life lived in love, service and dedication to her family, church and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Margaret's honor to Life Source Services of Baton Rouge (Hospice). *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 7/28/2006 BLACKWELL, Martha L. A native of St. Helena Parish and a resident of Kentwood, she died Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at Kentwood Manor Nursing Home in Kentwood. She was 96 and the oldest member of First Baptist Church, Kentwood. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, on Friday from 9 a.m. until religious service at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Joey Miller. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, John Alan and Mary Alice Blackwell, Kentwood; six grandchildren, Alan Ray Blackwell, Marty Blackwell, Carolyn Boyd, Johnny "Duke" Blackwell, Michael Blackwell and Jeffery Blackwell; 13 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grand- children; daughter-in-law, Amy Lee Rainbolt, Pine Bluff, Ark.; sister, Agnes Wing, Portland, Ore.; and a special niece, Willard Stanley, Brookhaven, Miss. Preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Vernon Blackwell Sr.; son, J.D. Vernon Blackwell Jr.; two brothers and three sisters. For more information, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 12/31/2005 BLACKWELL, SHERRY FONTENOT A resident and native of Hammond, she died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, Las Vegas. She was 67. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 10 a.m. until religious service at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31, conducted by the Rev. Roger Sullivan. Interment in Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. She is survived by two daughters, Vallie Carney, Little Rock, Ark., and Theresa Russell, Albany; two sons, Richard Bailey and Malcolm Blackwell, both of Hammond; seven grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; mother, Lucille Coates Hardy, Hammond; and sister, Delores Brabham, Holden. Preceded in death by her father, Curley Fontenot; stepfather, Malcolm Hardy; and granddaughter, Jenifer Russell. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mary Byrd Perkins Cancer Center, 15728 Paul Vega Drive, Hammond, LA 70403. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/27/2003 BLACKWELL, SHIRLEY BLADES A resident and native of Kentwood, she died at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, 2003, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 43. Visitation was at The Lord's Church, Tangipahoa, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation at the church from 8 a.m. until religious service at 9 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Jeff Rankin. Interment in Centre Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by her husband, Jimmie Blackwell, Kentwood; two sons, Adam Smith and Roger Smith, both of Kentwood; a daughter, Megan Blackwell, Kentwood; a stepdaughter, Heather Blackwell, Houston; two grandchildren, Dakota Neal Smith and Laura Desiree Smith; mother, Myrtle Blades, Kentwood; a sister, Cindy Harriman, Kentwood; and three brothers, Clayton Blades, Larry Blades and Jerry Blades, all of Kentwood. Preceded in death by her father, Melvin Dock Blades. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 12/19/1999 BLACKWELL, WILMA BRIDGES A retired chief supervisor of communication at LSU with 23 years of service and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died Friday, Dec. 17, 1999, at her residence. She was a native of Kentwood. Visiting at Welsh Funeral Home, 6700 Florida Blvd., from noon until religious services at 2 p.m. Monday. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park. Survived by a niece, Wilda Phillips Westmoreland, Tangipahoa; and a nephew, Percy Phillips. Preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. Blackwell; six sisters, Grace, Nellie, Lena, Minnielue, Lucy and Ruby; and two brothers, William V. Bridges and Thomas E. Bridges. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Baton Rouge. The family requests that no flowers be sent. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/blackwell.txt