Blount 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: Blount, Alberta Lee 7 Mar 2008 Mar 2008 Jerry Nelson Blount, Charles Monroe, Sr. 22 Oct 1999 Oct 1999 Don Johnson Blount, Curtis D. 11 Jan 1998 Nov 1998 Don Johnson Blount, Earnest, Sr. 6 Nov 2008 Nov 2008 Jerry Nelson Blount, Eula Matthews Gordon 1 May 2009 May 2009 Jerry Nelson Blount, Evelyn June Young 24 Oct 2000 Oct 2000 Don Johnson Blount, Gwendolyn A. 26 Oct 2000 Nov 2000 Don Johnson Blount, Henry 14 Mar 2001 Mar 2001 Don Johnson Blount, Henry E., Sr. 9 Sep 2002 Oct 2002 Don Johnson Blount, Hynes Ephram 9 Jun 2000 Jul 2000 Don Johnson Blount, Jessie Jane Holbrook 12 Jan 2000 Mar 2000 Sandra McLellan Blount, Joy Maxine Fussell Lavigne Harper Mar 2005 Mar 2005 Jerry Nelson Blount, Juanita Canton Ridgedell 26 Feb 2008 Mar 2008 Jerry Nelson Blount, Lillie Passman 30 Oct 2002 Nov 2002 Don Johnson Blount, Lucille Robertson 4 Mar 2009 Mar 2009 Jerry Nelson Blount, Lucy Elizabeth 14 Aug 2005 Aug 2005 Jerry Nelson Blount, Milton Avery, Sr. 13 Dec 2009 Dec 2009 Jerry Nelson Blount, Nolan Norwood 14 Mar 2001 Mar 2001 Don Johnson Blount, Troy Dewayne 16 Sep 2003 Oct 2003 Don Johnson Blount, Wanda Carolyn 2 Aug 2009 Aug 2009 Jerry Nelson Blount, Wilma 27 Jan 2009 Feb 2009 Jerry Nelson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 3/7/2008 BLOUNT, ALBERTA LEE Alberta Lee Blount, 88 years old of Hammond, LA, died Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in Landmark Nursing Center. Alberta was born on Sunday, May 4, 1919 in Alabama. Surviving are ;3 sons, Raxford, John and Ray Hosford; 2 daughters, Lois Loudenback and Alberta Pierce; also survived by 15 grand- children, 6 great-grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by ; husband; Elzey Blount, son; Dale Ray Hosford, parents; John and Zeda Patrick. Services will be held at Graveside in Allen Cemetery in Gulfport, Friday, March 7, 2008 at 2:00p.m. An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.harrymckneely.com *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/22/1999 BLOUNT, CHARLES MONROE, SR. Pastor of Midway Lighthouse Church, Natalbany, a bus driver with Tangipahoa Parish School Board and retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, he died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, Independence. He was 59, a native of Tickfaw and a resident of Natalbany. Visitation at Midway Lighthouse Church, Natalbany, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and after 8 a.m. Saturday. Religious services at the church at 10 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Alfred Kerbow. Interment in Little River Pentecostal Church Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Germice Morgan Blount, Natalbany; two sons, Glen Ray Blount and Charles Monroe "Little Bit" Blount Jr., both of Natalbany; a daughter, Karen Renee Thompson, Natalbany; five grandchildren; three sisters, Hester Brunett "Sis" Bankston and Emma Jean Stewart, both of Albany, and Barbara Arlene Addison, Natalbany; and stepmother, Joy Harper Blount, Ponchatoula. Preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Hester Johnson Blount; and a daughter, Patricia Gail Blount. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/11/1998 BLOUNT, CURTIS D. A resident of Independence, he died at 9:38 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 1998, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 71 and a native of Watson. He was a U.S. Army and U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Visiting at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday and after 8 a.m. Monday. Religious services at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Mitch Williams and the Rev. Carlin Sanders. Entombment in Colonial Mausoleum, Independence. Survived by a stepson, Rex Garon, Albany; five sisters, Inez Cowart, Watson, Juanita Mack, Baton Rouge, Elsie Mae Morgan, Denham Springs, Mildred Martin, Watson, and Catherine Smith, Denham Springs; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and a great-grand- child. Preceded in death by wife, Velma M. Blount; parents, Dewitt and Florence Wascom Blount; and two brothers, Norwood and Lester Lee Blount. He was a member of Independence Lodge No. 458, F&AM, Independent Chapter, No. 247, Order of the Eastern Star and First Baptist Church, Independence. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 11/6/2008 BLOUNT, EARNEST, SR. Earnest Blount Sr., 70, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Hammond, died Nov. 2, 2008 at Landmark Nursing Home. He was a sawmill worker and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Visitation will be at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, on Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Earnest Blount Jr. will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. at Mount Kingdom Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Holly Gardens, Hammond. Survivors include his wife, Lucille Blount, Hammond; four sons, Johnny Blount (Iris), Hammond; Earnest Blount Jr. (Diane), Hattiesburg, Miss.; Willie Blount and David Blount (Fornntier), both of Hammond; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Bertha Ratcliff (Willie); father, Johnny Blount Sr.; son, Troy D. Blount. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 5/1/2009 BLOUNT, EULA MATTHEWS GORDON Mrs. Eula Matthews Gordon Blount, 91 years old , formerly of Ponchatoula, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009 in Logansport, LA. Eula was born on April 7, 1918. Surviving is her husband, Dalton Blount, and sister, Clara Miller and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Daniel Dennis Gordon; a son, Daniel Dennis Gordon, Jr.; parents, Francis Matthews and Ella Mae Kuhn Matthews; brothers, Carl, Donice, Clarence, Dairl, and Archie Matthews; and sisters, Eunice Turnage, Beulah Goblowsky, Ethel Bowman, and Bethel Sheridan. Friends will be received Saturday, May 2, 2009, from 10:00 am until the service begins at 2:00 pm at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula. Interment will follow in the Sand Hill Cemetery in Ponchatoula. An on-line guest book and family forum are available at http://www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/24/2000 BLOUNT, EVELYN JUNE YOUNG A resident of Ponchatoula, she died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000. She was 73. Visiting was at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Visiting at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until services at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in Blood River Baptist Church Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 10/26/2000 BLOUNT, GWENDOLYN A. Ponchatoula - Gwendolyn A. Blount, 37, died Oct. 21, 2000 at North Oaks Medical Center. Survivors include her husband, Charles Blount; parents, Johnny Jr. and Mayrener J. Alexander; three daughters, Christy, Kearre and Tocarro Alexander; son, Ricky Alexander; four sisters, Wanda, Yolanda, Regena and Shelethia Alexander; four brothers, Arnold James, Johnny III, Jonathan and Herbert Alexander; and one grandchild. Visitation will be at N.A. James Funeral Home Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Gerald Shelvin will conduct the funeral at St. Joseph Baptist Church, Ponchatoula, Saturday at 1 p.m. and burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 3/14/2001 BLOUNT, HENRY Henry Blount, 93, died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Hammond. He was a native of Tangipahoa Parish and a retired sawmill worker. He is survived by nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Warren and Lollie Blount; and his parents, Bailey and Maggie Blount. Visitation will be Thursday from at Little River Pentecostal Church, Tickfaw, from 1 p.m. until the funeral at 3, the Rev. Adriene Spikes officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 9/9/2002 BLOUNT, HENRY E., SR. Holden - Henry E. Blount Sr., 91, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002, at his home. He was a native of Satsuma and a retired security guard with the state of Louisiana. He is survived by two daughters, Marvelle Blount Pierson of Holden and Connie Blount McClendon of Denham Springs; four sons, Elton Blount of Loranger, Raymond Blount and Henry E. Blount Jr., both of Holden, and Author Blount of Baton Rouge; one sister, Gladys Powell of Baton Rouge; three brothers, Cornelius Blount of French Settlement, Columbus Blount of Livingston and Clifton Blount of Walker; 17 grand- children, 20 great-grandchildren and four great- great-grandchildren; and his former wife, Juanita Ridgedell. He was preceded in death by his former wives, Mary Sibley Dorhauer and Leona Burlingame Blount; his parents, Wright J. and Lena Stewart Blount; his stepmother, Maggie Mounce Blount; two brothers, Clyde and Jesse Ellis Blount, two sisters, Edna Blount and Laurice Burlingame; one daughter, Henrietta Blount Kahl; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be today at Seale Funeral Home, Livingston, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Ray Hudson conducts the funeral at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Blount Cemetery, Satsuma. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/9/2000 BLOUNT, HYNES EPHRAM Hynes Ephram Blount, 77, a retired fireman from the city of Hammond, died Thursday, June 8, 2000, at North Oaks Medical Center. He was a U.S. Navy and World War II veteran. Survivors include his wife, Wilma Lois Bowman; a son; sister, Lillian Palmer, Albany; brother, Roy Blount, Jackson; and two grandchildren. His daughter, sister, brother and one son, preceded him in death. Visitation will be at Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, tonight from 6 to 10 and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until the funeral at 2 p.m. The Rev. Steve Wells will conduct the service, and burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Ponchatoula Enterprise on: 1/12/2000 BLOUNT, JESSIE JANE HOLBROOK Conroe, Texas -- Graveside services for Jessie Jane Holbrook Blount, 85, mother of Peggy Allred of Ponchatoula, were Wednesday, Jan. 5, at Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Pat A. Riley Funeral Home of Nederland, Texas. Mrs. Blunt died Monday, Jan. 3, in Regent Health Care Center in Woodlands, Texas. She was a native of McGregor, Texas, and a member of First Baptist Church of Nederland. Other survivors are two daughters, Mary Lou Harrington and Virginia B. Fern, both of Montgomery, Texas; two brothers, J. W. Holbrook of Port Arthur, Texas, and Marbut Holbrook of Colmesneil, Texas; two sisters, Virginia Rozell of Port Arthur and Mary Carberry of Nederland; three grandchildren and one great-grand- daughter. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/6/2005 BLOUNT, JOY MAXINE FUSSELL LAVIGNE HARPER A resident and native of Ponchatoula, she died Friday, March 4, 2005, at her son's residence in Ponchatoula. She was 83. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home chapel, Ponchatoula, from 9 a.m. Monday, March 7, until religious service at 1 p.m. Interment in Mitchell Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Mable Pauline Lavigne, Covington, and Linda Harper Holden, Ponchatoula; a son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Heidi Harper, Ponchatoula; stepdaughter, Hester Bankston, Albany; brother, Earl Fussell, Houma; 11 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grand- children and 6 great-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jimmy Lavigne; second husband, Jake Harper; third husband, Warren Blount; a grandson, four sisters and a brother. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 2/26/2008 BLOUNT, JUANITA CANTON RIDGEDELL A former resident of Montpelier, she died at 10:10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, at the home of her daughter, Belle Davidson, in Roseland. She was 93, born Dec. 21, 1914, the daughter of Lyle and Lillie Grantham Canton. She was reared in Canton, Miss. She was retired from Lallie Kemp Hospital, where she was a labor and delivery nursing assistant. She was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church in Montpelier. Survivors include her daughter, Clara Belle Ridgedell Davidson, Roseland, who cared for her for the past two years; son, Joseph P. Ridgedell, Pensacola, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Lydia Madge Davis Law Musgrave; four sisters; a brother; first husband, Percy Ridgedell; and second husband, Henry Blount. Special thanks to Vital Hospice staff, Kimberly Hart, Susan Johnson, Brother Leon Dunn, Tom Grosz, Dr. Anthony Zerangue, Tom Terrall with Tangipahoa Parish Coroner's Office and also to family members who gave unconditional love and care through her illness - Dustin and Mindy Fitch, Danielle Gill, Rhonda Chandler, Brandy Smith and Donna Davidson. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center of Hammond or a charity of choice. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 10 a.m. until religious service at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Leon Dunn. Interment in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Loranger. Pallbearers will be Dustin Fitch, Ralph Chandler, Larry Johnson, Nicky Hayden, Joey Davis and Kevin Washington. For online condolences, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/30/2002 BLOUNT, LILLIE PASSMAN A native of Doyle, she died Monday, Oct. 28, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was 86 and a resident of Ponchatoula. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 9 a.m. Friday until religious service at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Stanley Day. Interment in Ponchatoula Cemetery. Survived by a son, Huey Husser of Hammond; three grandchildren, Lori Husser, Shayna Smith and Mark Husser; and four great- grandchildren. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 3/4/2009 BLOUNT, LUCILLE ROBERTSON Lucille Robertson Blount, 68, was a native of Natalbany and a resident of Hammond. She died Feb 28 at Landmark Nursing Home in Hammond. She was a domestic engineer and a member of New Hope Missionary BC-serves as mother of church, Sunday School superintendent, church treasurer and VBS principal; also serves as youth director. She is survived by three god-daughters, Latonia Thomas, Latonya Menefee and Sandra King. She is also survived by four sons: Johnny Blount (Iris), Willie Blount, David (Fonntier) Blount, all of Hammond, LA; and Ernest (Diane) Blount of Hattiesburg, MS. She is also survived by four sisters, Mary Lee Brisco and Rosie Lee Killingworth, both of Hammond, LA; Dr. Vernessa Ducre of Poplarville, MS; Chantay Robertson of Picayune, MS. She is also survived by three brothers, Woodrow Taylor, Jr. of Los Angeles, CA; Stefonce Robertson of Seattle, WA; William Van Robertson of Picayune, MS, and a host of grandchildren, dreat-grandchildren, neices, nephews, and friends. She is preceded in death by Earnest Blount, Sr.. husband; Sarah Tillis-mother, Woodrow Robertson-father; Troy Blount-son; Hollis Burton-brother; two brothers-in-law, Alonzo Brisco and Ben Killingwirth. Visitation will be at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Natalbany on March 4 from 5-8 p.m. The funeral will be at Mt. Kingdom Baptist Church in Tickfaw on March 5 at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Daniel Crosby. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 8/14/2005 BLOUNT, LUCY ELIZABETH Lucy Elizabeth Blount was born on Saturday, Dec. 2, 1939, in Hammond, and died on Friday, Aug. 12, 2005, at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was 65, a homemaker and a member of Calvary Christian Center. She is survived by her husband, Milton Avery Blount Sr.; three daughters, Desiree Langham, Robert, Scarlett Alford, Loranger, and Rachael Kinchen, Ponchatoula; a son, Avery Blount Jr., Covington; five sisters, Jenni Jacobs, California, Josie DeNoux and Lena Geliber, both of New Orleans, Rosie Morgan, Hammond, and Kelly Rosara, Ponchatoula; eight grandsons, Brock Blount, Atlanta, Gregory Langham, Robert, Jacob Blount and Brady Blount, both of Covington, Jeffrey Alford and Jordan Alford, both of Loranger, Tyler Kinchen and Caleb Kinchen, both of Ponchatoula; and four granddaughters, Sarah Langham, Robert, Lindsay Blount, Covington, Heather Barber, Tickfaw, and Victoria Kinchen, Ponchatoula. She was preceded in death by her father, Kelly Cataldo Rosata; mother, Rosie Costanza Rosata; sisters, Mary Latino, Virginia Cataldo, Sarah Holden and Gracie Fawler; and brothers, Frank Cataldo and Johnny Rosata. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, on Monday, Aug. 15, from 8 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Mike Bush. Interment in Sand Hill Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 12/13/2009 BLOUNT, MILTON AVERY, SR. "BUDGIE" Age 73, a longtime resident of Hammond and had lived the last five years in Ponchatoula, Milton passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2009. He will be remembered as a loving father, son, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. Milton is survived by his five daughters, Desiree Langham and husband Arthur, Scarlett Alford, Rachel Kinchen and husband Keith, Barbrena Barrios and Kristie Blount; 2 sons, Milton Avery Blount, Jr. and wife Missy, Christopher Cologne, as well as numerous grandchildren and great- grandchildren. He is also survived by his nine siblings, Betty Jo Blount, Billie Albritton, Mildred Morse, Wanda Kendrick, Shirley Bailey, Rev. Lloyd Blount, Charles Ray Blount, Norma Kay Blount and Tannis Bell; longtime companion, Ruth Authement, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding Milton in death were his wife, Lucy Elizabeth Blount; sister, Janice Beyl; parents, Milton and Corilea Robertson Blount. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, west of Hammond, on Monday, December 14, 2009 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. The funeral services will be officiated by Rev. D.E. Maricelli and interment will follow in Sandhill Cemetery. Condolences and other information are available online at www.bgthompson funeralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 3/14/2001 BLOUNT, NOLAN NORWOOD Nolan Norwood Blount, 73, died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at Belle Maison Nursing Home. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of New Life Baptist Church, Albany. He is survived by nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rob and Ida Blount; four brothers, John Hines, Preston, Pearson and Wesley Blount; four sisters, Irene "Rena" Blount Hutchinson, Shirley Mae Blount, Millie Blount Hutchinson and Sarah Jane "Sally" Blount Jones. Visitation will be Thursday from noon until the funeral at 3 p.m. at New Life Baptist Church, north of Albany. The Rev. Ben Stratton will conduct the services. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 9/16/2003 BLOUNT, TROY DEWAYNE Troy Dewayne Blount, 33, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2003, at Ochsner Hospital in Jefferson. Survivors include his parents, Earnest and Lucille Blount of Hammond; and four brothers, Johnny, Willie and David Blount, all of Hammond, and Earnest Blount of Hattiesburg. Visitation will be Tuesday at Saint Paul Baptist Church, Hammond, from 5 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Larry Cross will conduct the funeral Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at Holly Gardens Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 8/2/2009 BLOUNT, WANDA CAROLYN A resident of Holden, Wanda, 57, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2009, at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister. Wanda is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Dwight Blount; only daughter, Kimberly Dees and husband Drew; her mother, Polly Harrison; a sister, Margaret Harmon; and a brother, Richard Harrison and wife Monica, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding Wanda in death were a grandson, Robert Earl Dees; and father, T.C. Harrison. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, west of Hammond, on Monday, Aug. 3, at noon. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. The services will be conducted by the Rev. Tim Norris. Interment will follow in Dees Family Cemetery in Wilmer. Condolences and other information are available online at www.bgthompsonfuneralhome.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 1/27/2009 BLOUNT, WILMA "LOIS" Wilma "Lois" Blount, age 78, died at 6 pm on Saturday, Jan. 24 at Lakeview Regional Medical Center, Covington. She was a native of Independence and resident of Hammond. Visitation at Geisler Funeral Home in Hammond on Monday, Jan. 26 from 6 until 9 pm and on Tuesday after 8 am until the religious service at 10 am. Interment will follow in Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Rita Blount, Raleigh , North Carolina; 2 granddaughters, Brandie M. Blount and Bridget R. Blount of Raleigh; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; daughter; parents; and four brothers. Geisler Funeral Home of Hammond in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.geislerfuneralhome.net. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/blount.txt