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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: Brumfield, Adella 25 Dec 2003 Jan 2004 Don Johnson Brumfield, Alcenia 22 Mar 2004 Mar 2004 Jerry Nelson Brumfield, Alma Nell 12 Dec 2003 Jan 2004 Don Johnson Brumfield, Alton 1 Jul 2010 Jul 2010 Jerry Nelson Brumfield, Augusta Perilloux Kemp 30 Jul 2009 Aug 2009 Jerry Nelson Brumfield, Billy 19 Jan 2006 Jan 2006 Jerry Nelson Brumfield, Brenda Helena 21 May 2010 May 2010 Jerry Nelson Brumfield, Bryan Keith 22 Apr 2013 May 2013 Jerry Nelson Brumfield, Calvin Charles 13 Jun 2004 Jun 2004 Jerry Nelson Brumfield, Carleen Esther Varnado 27 Nov 2012 Dec 2012 Jerry Nelson Brumfield, Causey 14 Mar 2002 Apr 2002 Don Johnson Brumfield, Chaz Allen Jun 2013 Jerry Nelson Brumfield, Claude H., Jr. 3 Jun 2010 Jun 2010 Jerry Nelson Brumfield, Claude H., Sr. 13 Feb 2002 Feb 2002 Don Johnson Brumfield, Dasmontez Eugene 3 Sep 2002 Oct 2002 Don Johnson Brumfield, Devitt Joe 24 Sep 2002 Oct 2002 Don Johnson Brumfield, Dolores Elaine 14 Oct 2012 Feb 2013 S. McLellan Brumfield, Dora Lee 18 Dec 2001 Jan 2002 Don Johnson Brumfield, Eddie Lee 3 Apr 1959 Jan 1999 Jerry Nelson Brumfield, Eleanor Evelyn Vessier 11 Sep 2007 Sep 2007 Jerry Nelson Brumfield, Elsie Poche 14 Dec 1999 Dec 1999 Don Johnson Brumfield, Elvie 17 Jun 2007 Jun 2007 Jerry Nelson Brumfield, Ethel Lee Williams Bias 20 Sep 2001 Sep 2001 Don Johnson Brumfield, Eulalie Anne Letard 14 Jan 2003 Jan 2003 Don Johnson Brumfield, Florine 3 Jul 2002 Aug 2002 Don Johnson Brumfield, Frances Elizabeth Brent 28 Aug 2012 Sep 2012 Jerry Nelson Brumfield, Geraldine Marie 8 Dec 2004 Dec 2004 Jerry Nelson Brumfield, Gwinette Terry 1 Jan 2006 Jan 2006 Jerry Nelson Brumfield, Hattie Selena 4 Jan 2012 Jan 2012 Jerry Nelson Brumfield, Helen C. 4 May 2008 May 2008 Jerry Nelson Brumfield, Helen Hughes 13 Jan 2012 Jan 2012 Jerry Nelson Brumfield, Hollie 21 Jun 2001 Jul 2001 Don Johnson Brumfield, Horace 1 Feb 2005 Feb 2005 Jerry Nelson Brumfield, Hubert Monroe 17 Apr 2012 Apr 2012 Jerry Nelson Brumfield, Iona H. 11 Nov 2001 Dec 2001 Don Johnson ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 12/25/2003 BRUMFIELD, ADELLA Springfield - Adella Brumfield, 50, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2003, at University Hospital, New Orleans. Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Horace Brumfield of Springfield; two sons, Morris Brumfield of Peru, N.Y., and Christopher Brumfield of Springfield; two sisters, Debra Carter and Estella Payton, both of Springfield; and two grandchildren. Her parents, A.J. Jr. and Lillie Mae Wilson; and two brothers, Christopher and Albert James Wilson, preceded her in death. Visitation will be Saturday at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Killian, from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Nolan Robinson conducts the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in St. James Church Cemetery, Springfield. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Denham Springs, is in charge. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/22/2004 BRUMFIELD, ALCENIA A resident and native of Greensburg, she departed this life Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 78. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., La. 1042, Greensburg, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Religious service at St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, La. 43, Greensburg, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Richard Gross. Interment in Rocky Hill Cemetery, Greensburg. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 12/12/2003 BRUMFIELD, ALMA NELL Kentwood - Alma Nell Brumfield, 48, a cook, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003, at Community Care Hospital in New Orleans. She is survived by one sister, Sarah Andrew of Jackson, Miss.; five brothers, Joseph Brumfield Jr., Wallace and Roy Brumfield, all of Kentwood, Alton Brumfield of Ponchatoula, and Larry Joe Harris of New Orleans. Visitation will be Saturday at Crain and Sons Funeral home, Franklinton, from 3 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Bertrand Smith will conduct the funeral service Saturday at 2 p.m. at Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Osyka, Miss. Burial will be in Conerly Cemetery. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 7/1/2010 BRUMFIELD, ALTON Alton Brumfield, 47, resident of Hammond, died June 26. Visitation will be Friday, July 2, 2010 from 5-7 p.m. at Tasker's Chapel AME in Ponchatoula, with funeral to follow at 7 p.m. Dismissal will be Saturday, July 3, 2010 at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Pochatoula Cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 7/30/2009 BRUMFIELD, AUGUSTA PERILLOUX KEMP Mrs. Augusta Perilloux Kemp Brumfield, 80 years old of Bedico, died Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at her residence. She was born on Thursday, December 6, 1928, in Ponchatoula, daughter of the late Andrew and Eunice Hoover Perilloux. Surviving are her daughter, Iris Kemp Edwards; step-daughter, Deloris Brumfield; sons, Franklin L. Kemp Jr., Lt. Col. Jerry P. Brumfield; step-son, Ronnie E. Brumfield; 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Franklin "Newton" Kemp Sr., second husband, Wilkie Brumfield; daughter, Camille Kemp Keen; sister, Audrey S. Derks; 4 brothers, Leo Stanga, Elvin Stanga, Frank Perilloux and Andrew "Bud" Perilloux. Friends will be received Friday, July 31, 2009, from 9:30 am until 1:00 pm at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula. Services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, July 31, 2009, at 1:00 pm. Interment will follow in the Stanga Cemetery in Bedico. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 1/19/2006 BRUMFIELD, BILLY A resident of Hammond, he died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 60, born in Amite and a former resident of Hillsdale. He is survived by his wife, Jimmie Lou Hollie Brumfield, Hammond; father, Robert Hamilton Brumfield, St. Helena Parish; three sons, Billy Earl Brumfield Sr., Ponchatoula, Whittie Ray Brumfield, Albany, and David Wayne Brumfield, Independence; five brothers, Robert Edwin Brumfield, Zachary, Bobby Brumfield, Norwood, Lewis Brumfield, St. Francisville, Lonnie Brumfield, Denham Springs, and R.L. Miller, Hillsdale; three sisters, Betty Lou B. Lanclos, Denham Springs, Judy B. Murphy, Tennessee, and Diane B. Varnado, Central; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Elaine Miller Brumfield; maternal grand- parents, Whittie and Louise McAlister Miller; and paternal grandparents, Walter and Jewel Blades Brumfield. Visitation at Eastside Baptist Church, Ponchatoula, on Friday, Jan. 20, from 6 p.m. until religious service on Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment in Springfield Cemetery. Mr. Brumfield was a leader involved in Eastside Baptist Church. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 5/21/2010 BRUMFIELD, BRENDA HELENA A resident of Amite, died at 3:19 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at her residence. She was born November 27, 1950 in Independence and was 59 years of age. Survived by husband, Robert "Pete" Brumfield; 3 children, Chad, Terry and Rochelle Brumfield; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters and a brother, Dorothy, Barbara, Vivian and Robert. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 4/22/2013 BRUMFIELD, BRYAN KEITH A resident of Fluker, he died on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was born February 6, 1963 in New Orleans and was 50 years of age. Bryan was a graduate and four year football letterman at Nichols State University, a life long member of First United Methodist Church in Amite and an active member and past president of the Amite Kiwanis Club. He was a past board member of the Amite Area Youth Sports Babe Ruth League, Vice Chairman of Fire District 1, President of the OFA Booster Club and an Allstate Agent in Amite. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Jan Kent Brumfield; daughter, Lauren Kent Brumfield; 2 sons, Caleb Bryan Brumfield and Bradley Keith Brumfield; 2 sisters, Sara Frances Brumfield and Barbara Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude H. "Hank" Brumfield, Sr. and Eleanor Vessier "Cricket" Brumfield; brother, Claude H. Brumfield, Jr.; paternal grandparents, Welton and Josephine Brumfield; maternal grandparents, Rene and Hallie Vessier. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and at First United Methodist Church, Amite, from 9:30 a.m. until Religious Services at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Ken Bowman. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. Pallbearers will be Caleb Brumfield, Bradley Brumfield, Douglas Kent, Kyle Kent, Bruce Neal, David Davis and Brandon Andrews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the OFA Patrons Club Memorial Fund at Oak Forest Academy. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/13/2004 BRUMFIELD, CALVIN CHARLES "BEAR" Calvin Charles "Bear" Brumfield, 26, died Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at University Hospital in New Orleans. A resident of Hammond, he survived by his parents, Hilton Smith and Charlene Brumfield; sisters, Dianna Parker, Rebecca Moore and Tiffany and Ashley Brumfield; and brothers, Timothy and Joseph Brumfield. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Redemption Christian Center, 13196 Old Baton Rouge Highway. Interment will be at Silver Creek Cemetery in Tangipahoa. N.A. James Funeral Home Inc. in Hammond is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/27/2012 BRUMFIELD, CARLEEN ESTHER VARNADO "TODDY" A precious and loving wife, mother and Grammy, "Toddy" passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at the age of 87. She was born April 12, 1925 in Kentwood, Louisiana. "Toddy" was a faithful member of Istrouma Baptist Church serving in the "Bed Babies" nursery for many years. She was active in WMU, Keenagers and visitation on Thursdays. Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East chapel, 11000 Florida Boulevard, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 27, and from 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 28, until religious services at the funeral home at 11 a.m. conducted by Dr. Ferris Jordan, Brother Ron Lambe and Dr. Jeff Ginn. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park. "Toddy" was preceded in death by her husband, A. C. Brumfield, Jr.; her father, T. C. Varnado; and her mother, Irene Mae Faulknor Varnado. She was also preceded in death by 6 siblings, Viola "Poolie" Hill, Sheldon Varnado, Mildred Miscar, Landon Varnado, Leonard Varnado and Harold Varnado. She is survived by 2 sisters, Norma Fussell and Alta Mae Daniel; and one brother, Cart Varnado, all of Baton Rouge; three daughters, Glenda Vidrine, Lynette Wilkinson and husband Bruce and Paula Roybal and husband Kerry, all of Baton Rouge; 6 grand- children, Kyle Vidrine and wife Andrea, Ashton Vidrine, Shane Wilkinson and wife Melissa and Chad Wilkinson, all of Baton Rouge, Kole Roybal of Texas and Kade Roybal of New York; 7 great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Parker Vidrine, Bayli, Brayden and Brooklynn Wilkinson and Grant and Claire Wilkinson. Pallbearers will be George Vidrine, Kyle Vidrine, Ashton Vidrine, Bruce Wilkinson, Shane Wilkinson, Chad Wilkinson, Kerry Roybal and Kole Roybal. Love and appreciation to JoAnn Cobb, dear family friend and "fourth daughter", loving friends from IBC, kind and attentive nurses Brandie LeDuff and Sherrelle Beardon of St. Joseph's Hospice, caring sitters, Sally Bruce, Traci Roberts, Gloria Coslan, Carol Hodges and Jackie Moore and sweet neighbors, Tom and Helen Daniel. Memorial donations may be made to the Preschool Ministry of Istrouma Baptist Church. Visit the on line guest book at www.rabenhorst.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 3/14/2002 BRUMFIELD, CAUSEY Causey Brumfield, 73, died Thursday, March 7, 2002, at Lallie Kemp Medical Center, Independence. He was a construction worker and a Masonic member. He is survived by his wife, Pinkie Brumfield; one daughter, Regina Brumfield Johnson; four sons, Eliga, Kevin and Harry Brumfield, and Lonnie Route; one sister, Yvonne Brumfield; and five brothers, Perry, Leroy, Rayford, Vernon and Willie Brumfield. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Rhody Brumfield. Visitation will be today at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Uneedus, from 4 to 9 p.m. The Rev. James Bickham will conduct the funeral Friday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. ************************************************************************* Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, LA BRUMFIELD, CHAZ ALLEN Chaz Allen Brumfield, 33, of Robert, died Sunday, May 26, 2013, due to a vehicular accident. He was born on January 9, 1980, in Hammond. Surviving are his mother, Virginia "Ginger" Brumfield Pirritano, sisters, Tyleda "T- Bug" Hartman, Michelle "Nikki" Pirritano, and brother, John "Jeff" Pirritano, grandmother, Blanche Traylor Ryan, other half-sister and half- brothers, Barbie Blow Whitker, Kenneth Blow, Jr., and Keith Blow, uncles, aunts, cousins, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He is preceded in death by a sister, Faith Nicole Blow, and grandfather, John D. Brumfield. Friends will be received Friday, May 31, 2013 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Harry McKneely & Son in Hammond. Services will be held at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home Chapel, Hammond, Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 11:30 am, with visitation beginning at 8:00 am on Saturday. Interment will follow in Sand Hill Cemetery. Contributions may be made at any Capital One Bank to the Chaz Brumfield Memorial Fund. A guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/3/2010 BRUMFIELD, CLAUDE H., JR. A resident of Kentwood, he died at 10:10 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 2010, at his home. He was 52, born Nov. 25, 1957. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, Friday, June 4, from 8 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Lane Cotton Winn. Interment in Mixon Cemetery, Tangipahoa. Survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Deanie Ricks Brumfield; son, John Pike, Kentwood; two daughters, Kristi Hyde and husband John, Arcola, and Ali Brumfield, Kentwood; two grandchildren, A.J. and Brooke Hyde; grandmother, Josephine Brumfield, Amite; brother, two sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Claude H. Brumfield Sr. and Eleanor Vessier Brumfield; and father-in-law and mother- in-law, Milford and Betty Ricks. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Claude H. Brumfield Jr. Memorial Fund at McKneely Funeral Home. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 2/13/2002 BRUMFIELD, CLAUDE H., SR. "HANK" A resident and native of Amite, he died at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, at his home. He was 65. Visitation at First United Methodist Church, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Bill Willis and the Rev. John Lee. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. Survived by his wife, Eleanor Vessier "Cricket" Brumfield, Amite; two daughters, Sara Frances Brumfield and Barbara Rene Brumfield Davis, both of Amite; two sons, Claude H. Brumfield Jr., Kentwood, and Bryan Keith Brumfield, Amite; mother, Josephine Harvey Brumfield, Amite; a brother, Welton H. Brumfield Jr., Amite; and 10 grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father, Welton H. Brumfield Sr.; and a sister, Sara Frances Brumfield. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 9/03/2002 BRUMFIELD, DASMONTEZ EUGENE Dasmontez Eugene Brumfield died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002, at North Oaks MedicalCenter, Hammond. He is survived by his mother, Quintasha Chapman of Hammond; his grandmother, Gloria Chapman of Hammond; and his grand- father, George Abram. The Rev. Hamp Collier will conduct a graveside service Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Greenlawn Cemetery, Hammond. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 9/24/2002 BRUMFIELD, DEVITT JOE SUN - Devitt Joe Brumfield, 41, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2002, in an auto- mobile accident south of Franklinton. He was a native of Franklinton. He is survived by his wife, Shari Talley Brumfield of Sun; two sons, Jason Talley and Cameron Brumfield, both of Sun; three daughters, Krista Brumfield of Covington, and Samantha Brumfield and Misti Haley, both of Sun; his father, Edward Brumfield of Franklinton.; one brother, Glennis "Eddie" Brumfield of Ponchatoula; and three sisters, Melanie Brooks and Melody McLain, both of Franklinton, and Sharon Kirschman of Portland, Ore. He was preceded in death by his mother, Claudine Barber Brumfield; and his grandmother, Lucille Barber. Visitation will be today at Crain Funeral Home, Franklinton, from 5 until 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Marcas Roza conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Nobles Cemetery. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 10/14/12 BRUMFIELD, DELORES ELAINE Delores Elaine Brumfield, 65 years old of Hammond, La., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012. She was born on Monday, Feb. 24, 1947, in Hammond, daughter of the late Wilkie Brumfield and the late Helen Suto. Surviving are brother & sister-in-law, Ronnie & JoAnn Brumfield, brother, Jerry Brumfield, sister, Iris Edwards, brother, Franklin Kemp, niece & her husband, Susan & Brandon Price, nephew, Christopher Brumfield. She is preceded in death by sister Camiele Keen, stepfather John Suto and stepmother Augusta Brumfield. Friends will be received Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home. Services will be held at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery Hammond, La. Contributions may be made to the Adams County Humane Society 392 Liberty Road Natchez, MS 39120 or Catholic Charities, Inc. 200 North Congress Street Suite 100 Jackson, MS 39201 Attn: Development Office. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 12/18/2001 BRUMFIELD, DORA LEE FOLSOM - Dora Lee Brumfield, 66, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001, at her home. She was a native of Mt. Herman. She is survived by her husband, James E. Brumfield; four daughters, Virginia Issacc of New Orleans, Gloria D. Lomas of Hammond, Antronette B. Taylor of Covington and Lelia McGee of Folsom; two sons, Leo Lomas of Folsom and Raymond E. Brumfield of Hammond; four sisters, Areciea Martinez, Cora Bell Dennis, Pauline Hart and Myrtle James, all of New Orleans; two brothers, Herbert and Clarence James, both of New Orleans; 19 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be Wednesday at Oak Grove Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. ************************************************************************* Source: The News-Digest; Amite, LA; Friday, April 3, 1959; p. 1 BRUMFIELD, EDDIE LEE Eddie Lee Brumfield, 48 Dies in Miss. Hospital Mr. Eddie Lee Brumfield, 48, a native of Knoxo, Miss., a resident of Amite, and a prominent Kentwood businessman, died at Beacham's Memorial hospital in Magnolia, Miss., Monday morning following an extended illness. He was a member of the First Baptist church of Amite and owner of the E&L Auto Parts firm in Kentwood. For a number of years he was manager of Brumfield Motor Company in Kentwood. He is survived by his widow, Helen Cefalu Brumfield; a son, Tom Ed Brumfield; and six brothers, Welton H. and C. B. Brumfield of Amite, C. D., E. A., and W. W. Brumfield of Bogalusa, and C. G. Brumfield of Tylertown, Miss.; a sister, Mrs. Edwin Davis of Tylertown, Miss.; and a host of other relatives. Services were held from the late residence Tuesday with religious services from the First Baptist church, Rev. O. B. Robertson, conducting. McKneely Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Interment was in the Amite cemetery. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 9/11/2007 BRUMFIELD, ELEANOR EVELYN VESSIER "CRICKET" She died at 3:19 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 10, 2007, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She was a lifelong resident of Amite. Visitation at First United Methodist Church, Amite, from 9 a.m. Wednesday until funeral service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Brady Whiddon. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Brumfield is survived by two daughters, Sara Frances Brumfield, and Barbara Rene Davis and her husband, David; two sons, Claude Handley Brumfield Jr. and his wife, Deanie, Bryan Keith Brumfield and his wife, Jan; grandchildren, Brandon Neil Andrews and his wife, Jessica, Brandy Kay Bel and her husband, Geoff, Kristi Brumfield Hyde and her husband, John, Grayson Brumfield, Ali Brumfield, Marlyn Davis, Brent Davis, Lauren Brumfield, Caleb Brumfield and Bradley Brumfield; stepgrandson, John Pike, great-grandchildren, A.J. Hyde, Brooke Hyde and Avery Andrews; stepgranddaughter, Katelyn Bel; sister, Hallie V. Newton and her husband, Jimbo; sister-in-law, Connie Vessier; brother-in-law, Welton H. Brumfield Jr.; mother-in-law, Josephine H. Brumfield; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Claude H. "Hank" Brumfield; parents, Rene L. and Hallie Dunn Vessier; brother, Rene L. "Bubba" Vessier Jr.; and sister-in-law, Jacquline Brumfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Oak Forest Academy or First United Methodist Church Building Fund. Arrangements by McKneely Funeral Home, Amite. For more information, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 12/14/1999 BRUMFIELD, ELSIE POCHE A resident and native of Ponchatoula, she died Monday, Dec. 13, 1999, at Belle Maison Nursing Home, Ponchatoula. She was 91. Visiting at French Corner Baptist Church, Ponchatoula, from 1 p.m. until religious services at 3 p.m. Tuesday. Interment in Brumfield Family Cemetery. Survived by a daughter, Evelyn Brumfield Jones, Hammond; two grandchildren, Joel Jones and Doyle Jones, both of Metairie; four great-grandchildren, Jacob, Lindsay, Logan and Shelbie Jones; a brother, Hollis Poche, Ponchatoula; and two sisters, Edna Gillman and Estelle Brescher, both of Ponchatoula. Preceded in death by her husband, Pleze Brumfield; and sisters and brothers. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/17/2007 BRUMFIELD, ELVIE Elvie Brumfield, 84, a native of Independence and resident of Springfield, died June 14, 2007, at Hammond Nursing Home. Elder Russell Watkins will conduct the funeral at 11 a.m. Monday at Saints United Church of God in Christ. Survivors are three daughters, Aline Brown of Hammond; Rosemary Abron of Springfield; and Adrean Carter of Ponchatoula; two sons, Bishop Curtis Bellazer of Hammond and Thomas Woods of Ponchatoula; two brothers, Curtis Woods of Hammond and Eugene Woods of New Orleans; 29 grandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her father, Eugene Woods; mother, Margaret Woods; three brothers, six sisters, one grandson, two granddaughters, her husband Bosie Brumfield and one daughter Willistene Stanley. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 9/20/2001 BRUMFIELD, ETHEL LEE WILLIAMS BIAS GULFPORT, Miss. - Ethel Lee Williams Bias Brumfield, 88, died Monday, Sept. 17, 2001, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, Miss. She was a native of Hammond and a retired beautician of Ethel's Beauty Salon in Hammond. She is survived by one son, King David Dunomes Jr. of Gulfport; 10 grand- children, 25 great-grand-children and one great-great-grandchild. The Rev. J.C. Wilkes will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. at Mount Bethel Baptist Church, 30th Avenue in Gulfport. J.T. Hall Funeral Home, 31st Street, Gulfport, Miss., is in charge. Service information was provided by N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/14/2003 BRUMFIELD, EULALIE ANNE LETARD A resident and native of Amite, she died at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003, at her home. She was 96. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, from 8 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Jack Nutter. Interment in Amite Cemetery, Amite. Survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Donal J. and Marybelle H. Brumfield, Amite; two granddaughters, Donnie Kay Gray, Nathrop, Colo., and Judy Anne Husband, Houston; five great-grandsons, a foster daughter, Marie Distefano, Roseland; five foster grandchildren; 12 foster great-grand- children; two nieces, Anne Schilling and Marguerite McCoy; and two nephews, Edgar LeTard and Dane LeTard. Preceded in death by her husband, James K. Brumfield; parents, Edgar A. LeTard Sr. and Marguerite Kopfler LeTard; and four brothers, Edwin LeTard, Johnny LeTard, Xavier LeTard and E.A. LeTard Jr. Pall-bearers will be grandsons-in-law, Kirk Gray and Steve Husband, and great-grandsons, Robert, Mark, John and Benjamin Husband and Joel Hendry. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 7/03/2002 BRUMFIELD, FLORINE ROSELAND - Florine Brumfield, 56, died Thursday, June 27, 2002, at Hood Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Pike County, Miss. She is survived by her husband, Albert Charles Brumfield of Roseland; two sons, Danny and Kevin Brumfield, both of Roseland; four daughters, Daisy M. Wilson, Patricia Berry, Michelle Williams and Carolyn Brumfield, all of Roseland; four sisters, Emma Shield, Evelyn Brumfield, Norleine Brumfield and Annie Taylor, all of Roseland; two brothers, Johnny Lee Taylor of New Orleans and James Taylor of Roseland; 18 grandchildren and two great-grand- children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Erma Lee Taylor; one sister, Stellmae Taylor; and one brother, Willie D. Taylor. Visitation will be Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 to 9 p.m. Charles Coleman will conduct the funeral Saturday at the Revival Center COGIC, Roseland, at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Magnolia, Miss. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/28/2012 BRUMFIELD, FRANCES ELIZABETH BRENT She was born December 19th, 1917 in Natalbany, Louisiana and later moved to Farmerville, Louisiana, then to Texarkana, Texas, then to Meridian, Mississippi. She was educated by the schools of Farmerville, Meridian, M. S. C. W., Bowling Green Business University and L. S. U. She taught school at Clarke Memorial Junior College in Newton, Mississippi before moving to Baton Rouge in 1939. She was the bookkeeper for Percy Insurance Agency and Wright and Percy Insurance for fifty-seven years. She was a charter member and past president of Insurance Women of Baton Rouge. She was a long time member of Grace Baptist Church where she taught intermediate and adult Sunday School Classes for many years and played the piano for the Intermediate Department. She was also active in W. M. U. She is survived by nieces Suzanne Hester Butler of Collierville, Tennessee and Robin Lockhart Stephenson of Meridian, Mississippi and nephew Jeffery David Lockhart of Panama City, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty- four years Elbert Lamar Brumfield, parents John D. and Fannie W. Brent, sisters, Georgia Mae Lockhart, Rosalie Hester and brother John D. Brent, Jr. Visiting at Grace Baptist Church, 630 Richland Ave. on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the religious service at 11:00 a.m.conducted by the Revs. Byron Townsend and Milford Walters. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Please sign the online condolence book at www.rabenhorst.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 12/8/2004 BRUMFIELD, GERALDINE MARIE Fluker -- Geraldine Marie Brumfield, 58, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 2004, at her home. She is survived by two daughters, Shannon Burton and Maxine Brumfield, both of Amite; three sons, Rayfus Brumfield Jr. of Amite, Jessie Charles Brumfield and Malcom Dewayne Brumfield, both of Kentwood; seven sisters, Betty Jean Alexander, Charlene Ross and Carolyn Ruffin, all of Fluker, Debra Perry and Joyce Womack, both of Tangipahoa, Helen Ann Moore of Laurel, Miss., and Sybil Ridgley of Richmond, Va.; two brothers, Charles Moore of Fluker and Marshall Cook of Tangipahoa; 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rayfus Brumfield Sr.; her parents, Charlie and Eula Moore; one brother and one grandchild. Visitation will be Friday at Angelic Funeral Home, Roseland, from 2 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Bobby Showers will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. at Community Missionary Baptist Church, Fluker. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 1/1/2006 BRUMFIELD, GWINETTE TERRY Mrs. Gwinette Terry Brumfield died at 9:20 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005, at Kentwood Manor Nursing Home in Kentwood. She was 95, a native of Independence and a resident of Kentwood. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, on Sunday, Jan. 1, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Monday, Jan. 2, from 8 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Danny Smith. Interment in Roberts Cemetery, Mount Hermon. She is survived by two sisters, Beulah Kiesling and Julia Arnold; stepson, Donald McMillian; four stepgrandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends that she helped take care of in their younger years. Nephews Malone and his wife, Becky Williams, and Rufus and his wife, Margie Williams, were special to her as they were faithful caregivers during her declining years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Brumfield; parents, Clifford and Julia Terry; three brothers, Clifford, Thomas and Joseph Terry; and three sisters, Ethel Williams, Fruza de Boisblanc and Blanche Hartman. For more information, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/4/2012 BRUMFIELD, HATTIE SELENA Hattie Selena Brumfield passed away at the age of 76 on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2012, in Mount Hermon. Hattie leaves to cherish her loving memory of her devoted husband of 60 years, Myrtis Brumfield; two sons, Rochelle and wife Cherrie Brumfield, and Frazier and wife Sharon Brumfield, of Mount Hermon; five daughters, Myrtis Lee and husband Willie J. Briggs, of Mount Hermon, Melodie and husband Michael Leggett, of Baker, Bertha Denise and husband Namon Harris, of Greenwell Springs, Stacey and husband Dr. Marvin Trotter, of Prairieville, and Seleana Brumfield, of Baker; two sisters, Clay Marse Jackson, of Kentwood, and Carrie Lawery, of Hammond; two brothers, Robert and wife Sandra Harrell, of Hammond, and Eddie Sr. and wife Hazel Harrell, of Uneedus; a brother-in-law, Hillary K. Robinson, of Chicago; 17 grand- children, 15 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frazier Sr. and Mary Cyprian Harrell; five sisters, Florine Elizabeth Pea, Mary A. Robinson, Celeste Harrell, Ellawese Bezue and Laura Lowery; and three brothers, Johnny Harrell, James Harrell and Frazier Harrell Jr. Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 6, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Crain & Sons Funeral Home in Franklinton. Funeral service will be Saturday, Jan. 7, at 2 p.m. at Crystal Springs AME Church with the Rev. Ranches L. Hall, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Crystal Springs Cemetery. Please sign the online guestbook at www.crainandsons.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 5/4/2008 BRUMFIELD, HELEN C. Helen C. Brumfield died at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2008, at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. She was 95, a native and a resident of Amite. Visitation at First Baptist Church, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 3 p.m. on Monday, conducted by the Rev. Mike Foster. Interment in Amite Cemetery, Amite. She is survived by her son, Tom Ed Brumfield and wife Irene, Amite; nephew, Earl Cefalu Jr., Amite; three nieces, Mary Helen Lokey, Dallas, Kathy Cefalu, Winston Salem, N.C., and Martha Lee Palotta, Baton Rouge; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Lee Brumfield; brother, Earl Cefalu Sr.; and parents, C. Thomas and Nellie Helmers Cefalu. She was a 1930 graduate of Amite High School as well as valedictorian and class president. She was a 1934 graduate of H. Sophie Newcomb College of Tulane University, received her master's degree from LSU in 1931, and received her certification in special education from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1962. She taught English and Spanish at Amite High School, where she became the school's first guidance counselor. She later worked at Amite Elementary in Special Education and Testing. She retired from Southeastern Louisiana University as Director Emeritus of Testing and Orientation in 1976. She was the longest living member of First Baptist Church of Amite and was a member of the board of directors and secretary of the Florida Parishes Skeet and Gun Club for more than 30 years. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to First Baptist Church of Amite. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge of arrangements. For information, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 1/13/2012 BRUMFIELD, HELEN HUGHES Helen Brumfield, 75, resident of Kentwood, passed away on January 8, 2012 at the Kentwood Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by her daughter Monti Dawson and her sons: Victor (Cindy) Dawson, Theodore (Louisa) Dawson and Gregory (Ellen) Dawson. She also leaves eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren as well as a host of other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, three aunts and one grandchild. Visitation will take place on N. A. James Funeral Home in Hammond on Saturday January 14th from 5 - 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be conducted by Dr. Joshua Brown at Greater Temple Baptist Church in Kentwood, LA on Sunday January 15, 2012 at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Hope Cemetery in Kentwood, LA. N. A. James Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Please sign the guestbook at www.NAJamesFH.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/21/2001 BRUMFIELD, HOLLIE ROSELAND - Hollie Brumfield, 87, died Friday, June 15, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of Bolivar. He is survived by his wife, Lucetta Brumfield of Roseland; one son, Richard Lee Brumfield of Roseland; six daughters, Betty Dyson and Linda Brumfield, both of Roseland, Mary Holden and Helen Evans, both of Wilmer, Connie Cummings of Albany and Shirley Dyson of Orlando, Fla.; two sisters, Pearlie Ware and Gertrude Bailey, both of New Orleans; three brothers, Murray Brumfield of New Orleans, James Brumfield of Roseland and Alexander Brumfield of Leesville, Miss.; 27 grandchildren and 30 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons and one daughter. Visitation will be today from 5 to 9 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite. The Rev. Larry Lucas Sr. will conduct the funeral Friday at 11 a.m. at Big Creek AME Church, Kentwood, and burial will be in the church cemetery. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 2/1/2005 BRUMFIELD, HORACE Springfield -- The Rev. Nolan Robinson conducted the funeral today for Horace Brumfield at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond. Brumfield, 59, died Monday, Jan. 25, 2005, at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a U.S. Marine veteran and a minister. Survivors include two sons, Morris Brumfield of Peru, N.Y., and Christopher Brumfield of Springfield; three sisters, Vera Brown Henderson and Donna Brumfield, both of Ponchatoula, and Delores Thomas of New Orleans; three brothers, Morris Lee Brumfield and Welton Brumfield, both of Ponchatoula, and Larry Brumfield of Houston; his mother, Jeanette Jennings Brumfield of Ponchatoula; and two grandchildren. His father, Sam Arthur Brumfield, preceded him in death. Burial was at St. James Cemetery, Springfield. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 4/17/2012 BRUMFIELD, HUBERT MONROE "UNCLE MON" A resident of Amite, he died at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 15, 2012 at his residence. He was born August 6, 1942 in Kentwood and was 69 years of age. He is survived by, his daughter, Felicia Ann Brabham and husband, Mike, Greensburg; 2 sons, Hubert Monroe Brumfield, Jr., Greensburg and George Edward Brumfield, Sr. and wife, Denise, Kentwood; 7 grandchildren, George Brumfield, Jr., Ami Brumfield, Hubert Monroe "Trey" Ainsworth, Destiny Dover, Josie Allen, Vincent Brabham and Ashlin Brabham; 1 great-grandson, Brayson Brumfield; 2 sisters, Henrietta Klein and Emma Watson Dyson; special nieces and nephews, Susan Mascair, Tommy Mascair, Devin Mascair and Anthony Mascair as well as many other nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Walter Nix Brumfield and Jewel Blades Brumfield; brothers and sisters, Clifton Reed Brumfield, Lavana Mae Smith, Robert Brumfield, Margerette Miller, Antoinet St. Romain, Barbara Smith, Audrey Alleman, Walter Brumfield and Catherine Raymond. Visitation at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church, Kentwood, from 2 p.m. until religious services at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Darryl Miller. Interment Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For a guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 11/11/2001 BRUMFIELD, IONA H. McCOMB, Miss., - Iona H. Brumfield, 82, died Nov. 10, 2001, at McComb Extended Care. She was a longtime member of Navilla Baptist Church and was a member of the homemaker's club. She had retired as a billing clerk after working 25 years for Magnolia Electric Power Association in McComb. Survivors include a brother, Bobby J. Hall of McComb; a sister, Ruth Hall McGehee of Ponchatoula, nieces and nephews. Her parents were the late June D. and Kate Brumfield Hall. Her husband, George Clark Brumfield, also preceded her in death. Visitation will be at Catchings Funeral Home, McComb, tonight from 5 until 8 p.m. and Monday from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Silver Creek Cemetery. ************************************************************************* File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/brumfield.txt