Chapman 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: Chapman, Andrew E. 21 Jun 2011 Jul 2011 Jerry Nelson Chapman, Beatrice Anthony 29 Jan 2000 Jan 2000 Don Johnson Chapman, Catherine Elizabeth 31 Jul 2012 Aug 2012 Jerry Nelson Chapman, Gena 8 Aug 2002 Sep 2002 Don Johnson Chapman, Grace Ricks 25 Oct 2007 Oct 2007 Jerry Nelson Chapman, Jesse E., Sr. Nov 2013 Jerry Nelson Chapman, Jesse Earl, Jr 11 Nov 2005 Nov 2005 Jerry Nelson Chapman, Jonathan Ray 5 Sep 2010 Sep 2010 Jerry Nelson Chapman, Lona Marie Meyers Parent 5 Apr 2009 Apr 2009 Jerry Nelson Chapman, Marie Owens 6 Mar 2001 Mar 2001 Don Johnson Chapman, Mary Nell Rabenhorst 16 Sep 2010 Oct 2010 Jerry Nelson Chapman, Myrtle Holley Cowen 13 Feb 2001 Feb 2001 Don Johnson Chapman, Quincy McDaniel 12 Aug 2009 Aug 2009 Jerry Nelson Chapman, Randall Dean 6 Jan 2001 Jan 2001 Don Johnson Chapman, Roxie Matthews 12 Apr 2001 Apr 2001 Don Johnson Chapman, Theodore 14 Apr 2006 Apr 2006 Jerry Nelson Chapman, Thomas Edward 24 Nov 1998 Nov 1998 Don Johnson Chapman, Tommy 1 Mar 2011 Mar 2011 Jerry Nelson Chapman, Wilbert Wayne 2 Apr 2004 Apr 2004 Jerry Nelson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 6/21/2011 CHAPMAN, ANDREW E. Age 88 and a resident of Baptist, Andrew passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2011 at his residence. He was an avid baseball player and a decorated World War II veteran. He leaves behind his sons, Ernie Chapman and wife Hilda, Ron Chapman and wife Kathey, Glenn Chapman and wife Paulette, Jerry Chapman and wife Susan, Martin Chapman and wife Sharon, along with seventeen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Andrew is also survived by his sister, Velma Hutchinson, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding Andrew in death were his wife, Marie Owens Chapman; brothers, Thomas and Ralph Chapman; sisters, Clara Mathews, Ruth George and Frances Butler; parents, Martin Allen and Nannie Furlough Chapman; adopted parents, Luther and Belle Sibley. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday, from 8:00 a.m., until the funeral service time. The services will be conducted by Rev. L.C. Lord, assisted by Rev. Mitch Williams and interment will follow in New Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to New Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery, 44641 S. Baptist Rd., Hammond, LA 70403. Condolences and other information are available online at www.thompsoncares.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/29/2000 CHAPMAN, BEATRICE ANTHONY A resident of Loranger, she died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, at her home. She was 85 and a native ofPearl River. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and after 8 a.m. Sunday. Religious services in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday. Interment in Briar Patch Cemetery. Survived by two sons and daughters-in- law, Willard and Yvonne Morgan Chapman, Loranger, and Wayne and Judy Holden Chapman, Husser; 12 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and two great- great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, William Chapman; and an infant son. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 7/31/2012 CHAPMAN, CATHERINE ELIZABETH Catherine Elizabeth Chapman, 86, passed away at her home in Ponchatoula surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 28, 2012. Catherine is survived by her children, Joseph Ard, Guy, John and Luke Canzoneri and Antoinette Williams, along with 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Preceding Catherine in death were her parents, a set of infant twins and several siblings. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, 1190 Hwy 51N-Ponchatoula, on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 11:00 a.m., with visiting hours beginning at 9:00 a.m. Rev. Charles Bigner will officiate the services and interment will follow in Colonial Cemetery. Condolences and other information are available online at www.thompsoncares.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Ponchatoula. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 8/08/2002 CHAPMAN, GENA KENTWOOD - Gena Chapman, 70, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002, at Lallie Kemp Medical Center, Independence. She was a native of Centerville, Miss. She is survived by three sons, Lemmie and Theodore Chapman, both of Kentwood, and Eddie Chapman of New Orleans; three daughters, Willie Mae Bank, April Parker and Carol A. Cook, all of Kentwood; two sisters, Willie Mae Williams of Kentwood and Ruby Lee Gilmore of New Orleans; three brothers, Leon Dunn Sr., Theodore Dunn Jr. and Will Henry Dunn, all of Kentwood; 19 grand- children and 28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Theo and Gladys Dunn; one brother, Charlie L. Dunn; one sister, Gertrude Perry; one grandchild and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. at Orange Grove COGIC, Kentwood. Alonzo Richardson will conduct the funeral Saturday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 10/25/2007 CHAPMAN, GRACE RICKS Grace Ricks Chapman, 95, Hammond; died October 19, 2007 at her home. The funeral will be at Emanuel Seven-Day Adventist Church, Hammond, Friday at 2 p.m. conducted by the Rev. Orville Brissett, followed by burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, in charge of arrangements. Survivors are four daughters, Shirley Daniels, Edna Moore and Faye Bean, all of Hammond, and Linnie Green of Texarkana, Texas; one son, Esco Chapman of Hammond; 23 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Millie Ricks; husband, Hugh Chapman; two brohers, Dennis Ricks Sr. and Percy Ricks Sr.; three sisters, Rosie Williams, Mable Tureaud, Beatrice Ricks; and great-granddaughter, Daicia Green. *************************************************************************** McKneely Funeral Home of Amite and Kentwood, Inc. CHAPMAN, JESSE E., SR. A resident of Loranger, he was a loving Husband, Father and Grandfather who lost his battle with cancer on Monday, November 18, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 26, 1952 in Independence and was 61 years of age. He was a member of Briar Patch Hunting Club. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Diane Chapman, Loranger; daughter, Velma Chapman and fiancˇ, Jason Wehner, Loranger; grandson, Ian Chauvin; 3 sisters, Emily Starns and husband, Wayne, Walker, Betty Husser, Ponchatoula and Linda Widas and husband, Rick, Roseland; sister in law, Sheila Porter, Amite; brother in law, Frank Shaffett and wife, Kim, Amite; mother in law, Mary Thames, Amite. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Velma Chapman; 2 sons, Jesse Chapman, Jr. and Jonathan Chapman; brother, Donald Ray Chapman; father in law, Wilson Shaffett; brother in law, Junior Shaffett; sister in law, Lisa Shaffett. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Jim Carlisle. Interment Briar Patch Cemetery, Loranger. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 11/11/2005 CHAPMAN, JESSE EARL, JR. Jesse Earl Chapman Jr. died on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was 25, a native of Independence and a resident of Loranger. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Friday, Nov. 11, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 8 a.m. until religious service at 3 p.m. Interment in Briar Patch Cemetery, Loranger. He is survived by his parents, Jesse Earl Chapman Sr. and Diane Shaffett Chapman, Loranger; sister, Velma Lynn Chapman, Loranger; brother, Jonathan Ray Chapman, Loranger; and grandmother, Mary B. Thames, Amite. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Charles Chapman; grandmother, Velma Lois Cutrer Chapman; and grandfather, Johnny Wilson Shaffett Sr. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 9/5/2010 CHAPMAN, JONATHAN RAY Jonathan Ray Chapman was born August 9, 1984 and passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at University Hospital, New Orleans. He was 26, a native of Independence and a resident of Loranger. Jonathan passed away due to a blood clot that was caused by an injury to his knee in early July of this year. Jonathan is survived by his parents, Jesse and Diane Shaffett Chapman, Loranger; sister, Velma Chapman, Loranger; maternal grandmother, Mary Thames, Amite; nephew, Ian Paul Chauvin, Natalbany; numerous extended family; Preceded in death by a brother, Jesse Earl Chapman, Jr.; paternal grandparents, Charles & Velma Lois Cutrer Chapman; maternal grandfather, Johnny Wilson Shaffett, Sr.; 2 uncles, Johnny Wilson Shaffett, Jr. and Donald Ray Chapman. Visitation will be at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Saturday, September 4, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Sunday, September 5, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 3:00 p.m. with Sister Lorena Wilson officiating. Interment in the Briar Patch Cemetery. An on-line Guestbook is available at www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com. McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W (Exit 46) next to Bill Hood Automotive and behind Mr. TomÕs Car Wash and Holiday Inn Express. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 4/5/2009 CHAPMAN, LONA MARIE MEYERS PARENT Lona Marie Meyers Parent Chapman passed away on March 31, 2009 at Hospice in Jackson, Ms at the age of 69. She is survived by three daughters, Terry and Denise Parent of Hammond; Frankie Marie Pinion of Pearl, Ms; one son, Gary Wayne parent, Jr. of Arkansas; three granddaughters, Leslie and Aleisha Pinion of California, Jessie Patterson of Pearl, Ms and one great granddaughter. She is also survived by four sisters and brother-in-laws, Edna and Dale Ott, Joann and Dennis Drott, Theresa Lucas, and Helen and Bruce Drury. Two sister-in-laws Dona and Linda Meyers and numberous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents Ovide and Odile Sherman Meyers and one brother, Lionel J. Meyers. Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Ponchatoula Cemetary. In lieu of flowers, memoral donations may be made to the Hospice Organization of your choice. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/06/2001 CHAPMAN, MARIE OWENS A homemaker and a resident of Baptist, she died Sunday, March 4, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 75 and a native of New Orleans. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and after 8 a.m. Wednesday. Religious services in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Mitch Williams. Interment in New Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. Survived by her husband of 58 years, Andrew E. Chapman, Baptist; five sons and daughters-in-law, Ernest "Ernie" and Hilda Chapman, Denham Springs, Ronnie and Kathy Chapman, Tyler, Texas, Glenn and Paulette Chapman, Livingston, Gerald "Jerry" and Susan Chapman, Denham Springs, and Martin and Sharon Chapman, Pflugerville, Texas; three sisters, Dorothy Milton, Baptist, Doris Miller, Bedico, and Rita Jones, Baptist; two brothers, Gerald Owens and Willie Owens Jr., both of Baptist; 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Willie Jr. and Norah Landry Owens; a sister, Joyce O'Neill; and two brothers, Kenneth and Kevlin Owens. She was a member of New Beulah Baptist Church. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 9/16/2010 CHAPMAN, MARY NELL RABENHORST A resident and native of Baton Rouge, she passed away Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, in Independence, at age 77. Mary Nell retired from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals and was the parish secretary for St. Aloysius Catholic Church. She is survived by her two sons, Michael Chapman, Baton Rouge, and David Chapman and wife Wendy, Gonzales; brother, Charles Rabenhorst and wife Irene, Baton Rouge; grandchildren, Christopher Chapman and wife Andrea, Kristen Montgomery and husband David, Corey Chapman, Bailee Chapman and Dylan Chapman; and great-grandchildren, Madison and Brooke Chapman. Mary Nell was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Chapman; and parents, A.E. and Doris Rabenhorst. Visiting at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 2025 Stuart Ave., Thursday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Gerald Burns, celebrant. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Christopher Chapman, Corey Chapman, Robert Taylor, Andrew Taylor, David Montgomery and Jason Duncan. Honorary pallbearer is Robert G. Taylor. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 2/13/2001 CHAPMAN, MYRTLE HOLLEY COWEN "TEE" A retired sales clerk with JCPenney Co. Inc., she died Monday, Feb. 12, 2001, at her residence in Ponchatoula. She was 89 and a native of Hammond. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 9 a.m. Wednesday until religious services in the chapel at 11a.m., conducted by the Rev. Johnny Hernandez. Interment in Wetmore Cemetery, Ponchatoula. Survived by a son and daughter-in-law, David K. Cowen Sr. and Essie Ballard Cowen, Ponchatoula; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Norma Hill, Texas, and Vera Thompson, Hammond, and two brothers, Roland Holley and Bobby Holley, both of Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by first husband, F.B. Cowen Jr.; second husband, Thomas Chapman; a brother, Carl Holley; and parents, George L. and Edna Carlton Holley. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 8/12/2009 CHAPMAN, QUINCY McDANIEL A resident of Denham Springs, he was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009. He was 79 and a former resident of Kentwood. Visitation at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, on Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting resumes on Thursday from 12:30 p.m. until service in the chapel at 2:30 p.m. The clergy will be Dr. Terry Booth, the Rev. Clyde Northrup, the Rev. Ragan Courtney and the Rev. Joe Baugh. Burial in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Martha Ann Abernathy Chapman, of Denham Springs; daughters, Debbie Seale and husband Mickey Seale, of Denham Springs, and Brenda Pettit and husband Audie Pettit, of Columbus, Miss.; son, Deloy Chapman and wife Krisa Chapman, of Denham Springs; sisters, Nan Bartholomew and Ann Parsons, both of Amite; sister-in-law,-Lois Chapman, of Baton Rouge; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Amos Kent and Emma Melissa Brumfield Chapman; daughter, Melissa Jo Chapman; brother, Shelton "Pokey" Chapman; and sister and brother-in-law, Sybil Courtney and Frances Courtney. He was a devoted Sunday School teacher and ordained deacon formerly of First Baptist Church, Kentwood, and most recently serving at Amite Baptist Church, Denham Springs. He was a member of the Louisiana Rabbit Breeders Association. He retired from South Central Bell with 30 years of service and then worked for the Louisiana Department of Agriculture. Memorial donations may be made to the Amite Baptist Church Deacon's Special Need Fund or the Deaconn Scholarship Fund. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/06/2001 CHAPMAN, RANDALL DEAN "ACE" Died at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 25, 2000, in Bogalusa. He was 53, born April 6, 1947, in Hammond. Memorial services at Florida Boulevard Baptist Church, 10915 Florida Blvd., at 2 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. Ronnie Yarbrough. His body was donated to the LSU School of Medicine. Survived by three daughters, Trisha C. Cote and Christine and Julie Chapman; a grandson, Landon Cote; a niece, Angel Jo Robert; a nephew, Thomas Dale Chapman; special friend, Nancy Cook; and a sister-in-law, Madeline Darcey. Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas E. and Iris Randall Chapman; and a brother, Thomas J.H. Chapman. He was a graduate of Istrouma HighSchool and Southeastern Louisiana University. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 4/12/2001 CHAPMAN, ROXIE MATTHEWS KENTWOOD - Roxie Matthews Chapman, 97, died Monday, April 9, 2001, at Memorial Medical Center. She was a native of Gloster, Miss. She is survived by seven sons, Willie Williams, James, Leroy, Norwood Jr., Floyd and Henry Chapman, all of New Orleans, and Lemmie Chapman of Amite; six daughters, Lillie Mae Moses of Liberty, Miss., Pearl Howard of Winstonville, Miss., Annie B. Taylor of Bogalusa, Elnora Moore of Mt. Boyou, Miss., and Foxie Gray and Topsy Edward, both of New Orleans; 71 grandchildren, 154 great- grandchildren and 67 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norwood Chapman Sr.; three sons, Cary Williams and Emerson and Zebelum Chapman. Visitation will be today from 5 to 8 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite. The Rev. Celestine Harris will conduct the funeral Friday at 1 p.m. at Brown Chapel Baptist Church, Tangipahoa. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery, Kentwood. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/14/2006 CHAPMAN, THEODORE Theodore Chapman, 54, Kentwood; died April 9, 2006; funeral, Saturday, 1 p.m., Orange Grove COGIC, Kentwood; burial, Orange Grove Cemetery, Kentwood; Angelic Funeral Home, Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/24/1998 CHAPMAN, THOMAS EDWARD A retired employee of Ethyl Corp. with 35 years of service, he died Monday morning, Nov. 23, 1998, at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 82 and a native of Natalbany. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and after 8 a.m. Wednesday. Religious services at the funeral home chapel at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived by his wife, Myrtle Holley Chapman, Hammond; a son, Randall Dean Chapman, Baton Rouge; three sisters, Clara Matthews, Baton Rouge, Ruth George, Westlake, and Velma Hutchinson, Baptist; a brother, Andrew Chapman, Baptist; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his first wife, Iris Randall Chapman; a son, Thomas Joe Chapman; and parents, Martin Allen and Nannie Furlow Chapman. He was of the Baptist faith. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/1/2011 CHAPMAN, TOMMY A resident of Kentwood, he died at 2 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, at Kentwood Manor Nursing Home. He was 82, born Aug. 23, 1928, in Bude, Miss. He was very active for many years in Little League Baseball. There will be no service per his request. Survived by his brother, Aubrey Chapman and wife Peggy, West Monroe; sister, Gerry Dearman and husband Ernest, Nashville, Tenn.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, John Chapman Sr. and Alice Tidwell Chapman; two sisters, Lillie V. Mord and Edna Chapman; and two brothers, John H. Chapman Jr. and A.G. Chapman. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, Kentwood, LA 70444 or North Oaks Hospice, P.O. Box 2668, Hammond, LA 70404. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, is in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 4/2/2004 CHAPMAN, WILBERT WAYNE A resident and native of Loranger, he died Thursday, April 1, 2004, at his residence. He was 57. Visitation at Lee Valley Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Marvin Wilson. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Sandra Watts Chapman, Loranger; daughter, Elizabeth S. Carlin, Plaquemine; stepson, George Neal Jr., Livingston; stepdaughter, Shelly DeLatte, Denham Springs; 10 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; a brother, Willard Chapman, Loranger; and an aunt, Myrtle Pierre, Albany. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Beatrice Chapman. Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home, Hammond, in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/chapman.txt