Clark obituaries (G-Z), 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: Clark, George Eldridge 13 Mar 1999 Mar 1999 Don Johnson Clark, Gerald L. 23 Oct 2008 Nov 2008 Jerry Nelson Clark, Glynda Hester 25 Mar 2007 Apr 2007 Jerry Nelson Clark, Grace Irene Joiner 24 Mar 2005 Mar 2005 Jerry Nelson Clark, Hester Belle unknown May 1999 Don Johnson Clark, Jack 15 Mar 2005 Mar 2005 Jerry Nelson 15 Mar 2005 Apr 2005 Jac Lyn Owenby Clark, Jack Francis 6 Jan 2006 Jan 2006 Jerry Nelson Clark, Joe Ray Oct 2013 Jerry Nelson Clark, John Collin, III 4 Sep 2013 Sep 2013 Jerry Nelson Clark, Joyce Yvonne Coats 3 Jun 2012 Jun 2012 Jerry Nelson Clark, Junita Apr 2013 Jerry Nelson Clark, Katherine 3 Feb 2009 Feb 2009 Jerry Nelson Clark, Katie Robertson Matthews 17 Jul 2002 Jul 2002 Don Johnson Clark, Kelly Richard 12 Dec 2009 Dec 2009 Jerry Nelson Clark, Lenora 17 Jan 2004 Jan 2004 Don Johnson Clark, Lillie 13 Jan 2005 Jan 2005 Jerry Nelson Clark, Linda Smith 30 Jun 2012 Jul 2012 Jerry Nelson Clark, Louis M., Jr. 10 Jun 2001 Jul 2001 Don Johnson Clark, Louise Ridgedell 6 Mar 2007 Mar 2007 Jerry Nelson Clark, Mary Nickell 5 Dec 2011 Dec 2011 Jerry Nelson Clark, Michael Douglas 3 Dec 1999 Dec 1999 Don Johnson Clark, Mildred Jones 6 Apr 2003 Apr 2003 Don Johnson Clark, Norman 22 Feb 2004 Mar 2004 Don Johnson Clark, Paul B., Jr. 2 May 2003 May 2003 Don Johnson Clark, Pearlie Reid 18 Nov 2012 Nov 2012 Jerry Nelson Clark, Phillip Lynn 5 Feb 1999 Feb 1999 Don Johnson Clark, Robert Louis 3 May 2001 May 2001 Don Johnson Clark, Tony 27 Dec 2010 Jan 2011 Jerry Nelson Clark, W. Henry 20 Mar 1931 Jun 2000 Carol/Jerry Nelson Clark, Wallace A. 4 May 2007 May 2007 Jerry Nelson Clark, Wilfred Allen, Sr. 18 Nov 2012 Nov 2012 Jerry Nelson Clark, William Wilbert 25 Dec 2011 Jan 2012 Jerry Nelson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/13/1999 CLARK, GEORGE ELDRIDGE A resident of Boca Raton, Fla., he died Wednesday, March 10, 1999, in Boca Raton. He was 91 and a native of Hammond. Visiting was at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Visiting at the funeral home chapel, 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. E. Rand Guy. Interment in Rose Memorial Cemetery. Survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Tuffy and Carol Clark, Asheville, N.C.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cynthia and John Venable, Zapata, Texas, and Mona and Paul Ederle, Boca Raton; seven grandchildren, Michael, Brad, Bryan, Jonathan and Amanda Clark and Garrett and Jason Ederle; and a great- grandchild, Adam Clark. Preceded in death by wife, Sue Chambers Clark. He was the owner of Eldridge's Bus Line that was located across from the post office and was an avid golfer at Oak Knoll Country Club for many years. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 10/23/2008 CLARK, GERALD L. Gerald L. Clark, 76 years old of Hammond, LA, died Monday, October 20, 2008 at his residence. He was born on Sunday, September 18, 1932 in Star City, AR, son of the late Sam Clark and the late Margaret Story. Surviving are his wife Annette Clark; 2 daughters, Jacquese C. Ricks and Sandra C. Roberts; stepdaughter, Melody Powell; stepsons, Greg and Dudley Stanga; 4 granddaughters, Rebekah Kelley, Ashley Power, Katie Gill and Kristin Roberts; 5 great grandchildren; 5 step grandsons, Joshua McPhearson, Zachary Powell, Jacob Powell, Brandon Powell and Steven Stanga; step granddaughter, Sarah Powell; 4 brothers, Chester, Eugene, Billy, and Donald Clark; 3 sisters, Helen Hollis, Betty Mae Faulkner and Bonnie Murray. He is preceded in death by his 1st wife, Carolyn Howie Clark; 1 brother and 2 sisters. Friends will be received Friday, October 24, 2008, at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation resumes Saturday, October 25, 2008, from 1:00 p.m until the services at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Montrose, Arkansas. Interment will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2200 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Suite 214, Kenner, LA 70062-4035. An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.harrymckneely.com *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/25/2007 CLARK, GLYNDA HESTER A homemaker and a resident of French Settlement, she died Thursday, March 22, 2007, in French Settlement. She was 63 and a native of Denham Springs. Visiting at First Baptist Church of French Settlement on Monday, March 26, from 10 a.m. until religious service at noon, conducted by the Rev. Tommy Shipp. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by a daughter, Debby Landrum and husband Jerry of French Settlement; son, Gary W. Marcotte of Denham Springs; two grandchildren, Kevin Marcotte and Gage Marcotte; two sisters, Cathy Williams and Patricia Alexander, both of Ponchatoula; and two brothers, Harold Hester of Florida and Carol R. Hester of Ferriday. Preceded in death by husband, Dave Clark Jr.; parents, John Robert and Flora Hester; son, John Robert Marcotte; and two brothers, Darryl Hester and W. Sheryl Hester. Renaissance Services of Gonzales is in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/24/2005 CLARK, GRACE IRENE JOINER A resident of Hammond, she died Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 83 and a native of Ponchatoula. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home chapel, Hammond, from 11 a.m. Friday, March 25, until religious service at 2 p.m. Interment in Ford Cemetery. She is survived by four daughters, Patsy Nicolosi, Hammond, Mavis McLaughlin and Dorothy Caves, both of Tickfaw, and Betty Clayton, Denham Springs; three sons, Elbert Clark, Wayne Clark and Roger Clark, all of Tickfaw; 22 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Gertrude Lowe, Baton Rouge, Estelle Brecher, Amite, Pearl Martello, Independence, and Alma Jones, Franklinton. Preceded in death by her parents, Alonzo and Millie Hoover Joiner; three sons, Thomas Marion Clark, James Wilson Clark and David Paul Clark; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Stella McCrory; and four brothers, Elbert, Allen, Emery and Alvin Sam Joiner. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in an unknown and undated paper. CLARK, MRS. HESTER BELLE Died at 3 a.m. Saturday at Earl K. Long Hospital. She was 50 a native of Jasper, Ala. and a resident of Ponchatoula. Body at Harry McKneely ans Son Funeral Home Ponchatoula with visiting hours from 5 to 11 p.m. Sunday. Religious services at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Monday, Burial in Ponchatoula Cemetery. Survived by four daughters, Mrs. Carl (Norma) Barber, Santa Monica, Calif; Miss Lana Sue Clark, Miss Sandra K. Clark, and Miss Debra Ann Clark, all of Ponchatoula; and a sister, Mrs. Lilly Crowdes, Alabama. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/15/2005 CLARK, JACK Jack Clark, 79, died Monday, March 14, 2005, at his residence in Hammond. Born in Shuqualak, Miss., he was the son of the late Sam and Anna Mae Gurley Clark. He was a World War II veteran, a retired electrician from American Sugar Refinery and past master of Masonic Lodge 191, New Orleans. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Reid Clark, Hammond; two sons, Edward Lee Clark, Mandeville, and Robert Dale Clark, Hammond; daughter-in-law, Sheila Clark; daughter, Jac Lyn C. Owenby, Hammond; two stepdaughters, Vanessa Riemer, Maurepas, and Norma Jean Fechtner, Chicago; two brothers, Roger Clark, New Orleans, and Earl Clark, Arlington, Texas; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Floyd and Edward Clark. Friends will be received Tuesday, March 15, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, until 11 a.m. religious service at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond. Entombment in Greenlawn Mausoleum. Obituary published in The Times-Picayune: 3/15/2005 CLARK, JACK Jack Clark, 79 years old, died Monday, March 14, 2005 at his residence in Hammond. He was born in Shuqualak, Ms. Son of the late Sam and Anna Mae Gurley Clark. He was a Veteran of World War II, retired Electrician from American Sugar Refinery, and Past Master of Masonic Lodge Number 191, New Orleans. Surviving are Wife, Myrtle Reid Clark; 2 Sons, Edward Lee Clark and Robert Dale Clark; Daughter, Jac Lyn C. Owenby; Daughter-in-law Shiela Clark. 2 Step-daughters, Vanessa Riemer; Norma Jean Fechtner, 2 Brothers, Roger Clark and Earl Clark; and 6 Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 Brothers; Floyd and Edward Clark. Friends will be received Tuesday, March 15, 2005 from 6 PM service at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond. Interment will follow in the Greenlawn Mausoleum. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 1/6/2005 CLARK, JACK FRANCIS Jack Francis Clark, son of William and Lora Clark, died at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, at Lane Memorial Medical Center, Zachary. He was 80. Jack was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather and friend who had the ability to bring laughter and love to every situation. Visitation was at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, on Thursday, Jan. 5, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dismissal and graveside service Friday at 10 a.m. at Azalea Rest Cemetery in Zachary. He is survived by two sons and two daughters, Kelly Clark of Baton Rouge, Chris Clark of Zachary, Stacy and husband James Cupit of St. Francisville, and Quin and husband Greg Navarra of Independence; six grandchildren, Brittany and husband Justin Hopkins, Kady Joyce Navarra, Aaron James Cupit, Abby Lynn Navarra, William Benjamin Cupit, and Lily Cate Navarra; brother, Bill Clark of Tulsa, Okla.; and sister, Norma Jean Shook of Dallas. Other than the surviving family members, he also is survived by the remaining members of the "Lazy Dozen." Jack was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Richard Clark; and his best friend and wife, Lynn Kennedy Clark. Jack enjoyed a lengthy and successful career in the newspaper industry, having worked at the Texarkana Gazette, the Shreveport Journal and several other papers, including The Morning Advocate, where for the last eight years of his career he served as managing editor before he retired in 1992. Jack was also a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. After serving with the Navy, he went on to obtain his degree in journalism from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. Special thanks to all the nurses and doctors who helped during this difficult time, especially the ICU nurses at Lane Memorial Medical Center and specifically Dr. Wayne Gravois. Jack will be dearly missed but will also be remembered for his friendly, warm and gregarious personality. We love you and miss you already, "PawPaw Jack". You can now rest and be at peace with your family and best friend in "The Church of the Big, Blue Dome." Thank you for enriching our lives. *************************************************************************** Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, LA CLARK, JOE RAY Joe Ray Clark, 77 years old of Independence, Louisiana, passed away, Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at Belle Maison Nursing Home. He was born on Friday, January 3, 1936, in Tylertown, Mississippi, son of the late Luther Clark and the late Lula Dillon Clark. Surviving are son, Michael Clark, son & daughter-in-law, James and Heather Clark, son, Kenny Clark, son & daughter-in-law, Joseph and Pamela Clark, daughter & son-in-law, Rose and Mark McDowell, 10 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, sister, Fay, stepson, Freddie Tanguis, stepdaughters, Cheryl Prejean and Cindy Tanguis, stepson, Joseph Viccaro. He is preceded in death by companion, Catherine Lloyd Daggy, son, Craig Clark, brothers, Milton Clark, Alton Clark and Clay Clark, sisters, Ruth Brady and Harriet Dillon, stepsons, Bryant Loper and Glen Loper. Friends will be received Tuesday, September 17, 2013 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Harry McKneely & Son Hammond. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at New Zion Baptist Church in Covington, at 9:00 am until Funeral Service begins at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in the New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery Covington, Louisiana. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 9/4/2013 CLARK, JOHN COLLIN, III John Collin Clark III of Ponchatoula entered into rest at his home on August 31, 2013 surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was 60 years old and was the second of six children of Beverly Lafaye Clark and John Collin Clark Jr. He was born on February 2, 1953 in New Orleans where he grew up and formed his many life loves. Collin married his wife Kathy Kirkland in 1999 and lived in Ponchatoula until they moved to Belize in 2000 then back to Ponchatoula in 2005. Collin was a devoted Catholic, husband, brother, uncle, godfather, paw paw, and friend. He will be dearly missed by all. After his Lord Jesus, family and friends he was a lifelong sailor and entrepreneur. Collin's love for sailing started at the young age of 8 when his Dad bought a 12' Styrofoam sailboat for him and his siblings to sail on Bayou St. John. That love of the wind and water continued with youth sailing lessons, the family sailboat, Sirius followed by five decades of competitive and leisure sailing from the Chesapeake Bay Stiletto Nationals, the historical Gulfport to Pensacola race, and many more regattas to his leisure trips including one from Pascagoula to Belize. Collin's entrepreneurial spirit began with selling corn and monkey grass to Bancroft Drive neighbors followed by Clarks Catamarans, the first New Orleans Hobie Cat dealer and the only one in Louisiana. His sailing business expanded to Sailboats South, a sailing business including monohulls, windsurfers, boat rentals, sailing lessons, and much more. His boat businesses transformed into international and domestic residential developments from Ponchatoula to San Pedro, Belize Central America. He is preceded in death by his father John Collin Clark Jr. and mother Beverly Lafaye Clark and his brother Thomas O'Neill Clark. He is survived by his wife Kathy Kirkland Clark, sister Emery Clark (Ralph), brothers Byron Clark (Jennifer), Berkery Clark (Lynn), and Edward Clark (Angela), nieces Emery Whalen, Kingsley Clark, Victoria Clark, and Camille Clark, nephews Rafe Whalen, Byron Clark, Thomas O'Neill Clark II, and John James "Jack" Clark, stepdaughter Margaux Lenior Vourvoulias, son in-law George Vourvoulias III, and grandchildren George and Gwyneth Vourvoulias. Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services held Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at Center of Jesus the Lord, 1236 Rampart, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116. A Mass will be said at 11 a.m. followed by interment at St. Patrick #3 Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Center of Jesus the Lord Catholic Church, 1236 Rampart, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 6/3/2012 CLARK, JOYCE YVONNE COATS Joyce Yvonne Coats Clark, 69, of Ponchatoula, passed away Friday, June 1, 2012, at Northshore Specialty Hospital. She was born on Friday, June 5, 1942, in Ponchatoula. Surviving are her husband, Peter Clark Sr.; two daughters and sons-in-law,Deborah and Larry Beard, Sr., and Roxanne and Ronnie Eastman; three sons, Glenn Clark, Pete Clark Jr. and wife Scarlette, and Steve Clark; four grandchildren, Joshua Beard, Larry Beard Jr. and wife Victoria, Sommer Beard and Chris Norman, and Natasha Clark; four great- grandchildren, Christopher Norman, Jr., Matthew Norman, Zakariyya Beard, and Jerimiyya Beard; and two sisters, Annette Buchanan and Edwinna Salmon. She is preceded in death by her parents, Helena Sanders and Edward L.Coats; stepsister, Olla Jane Jones; and brother, Marley Coats. Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula, Monday, June 4, 2012, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Visitation will continue Tuesday, June 5, 2012, from 8 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. An online guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Bagnell & Son Funeral Home, Covington, LA CLARK, JUNITA Junita Clark passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at the age of 75. A native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Pontchatoula, LA. Daughter of the late Dr. William A. Clark DDS. and Mae Binder Clark, Mother of the late Darlene Banister and sister of the late William A. Clark III and Dr Tyrone G. Clark. Survived by her children Daniana and Daniel E. Banister Jr., a brother Dr. Robert J. Clark DDS. Also survived by 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren Junita is a retired school teacher. A memorial Service will be held at a later date. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 2/3/2009 CLARK, KATHERINE Katherine Clark passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, surrounded by her family. She was born on Oct. 21, 1921, in Drumwright, Okla. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Bill Clark. She leaves behind to cherish the wonderful memories she created for her family, her children, Pam Bushnell and husband Steve, of Newark, Del., Roger Clark and wife Renie, of Baton Rouge, and Lisa Alford and husband Jay, of Kingwood, Texas; eight grandchildren and their families, Scott Bushnell and Edwin Fontanez, of Arlington, Va.; Megan Bushnell and Laura Florence and their children, Wylie and Mavis, of Kennett Square, Pa.; Erin Kate Bushnell, of Wilmington, Del.; Beau and Vanessa Clark and their children, Will and Julia, of Baton Rouge; Katie Clark, New Orleans and Houston; Joe and Jessica Whichard and their children, Blake and Isabel; Matt and Tanya Whichard and their son, Caden; and Corey Whichard. She also leaves behind a host of friends whom she adored. A proud resident of Hammond for more than 50 years, "Miss Katy" spent her professional life in the field of education. She was a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a bachelor's degree in elementary education and held a master's degree in education from Southeastern Louisiana University. She taught school for more than 30 years in Tangipahoa Parish, retiring after many years at the SLU Lab School. She then returned to work for SLU, offering her expertise and experience, supervising student teachers. The family wishes to thank the staff of Sherwood Manor, Baton Rouge, especially Sandra Rouillier, and Generations Hospice for sending an angel, Dianne. If you desire, please make a contribution to one of the following in our mother's memory: American Heart Association, First United Methodist Church, Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University Development Foundation or Generations Hospice. A celebration of her life was held on Saturday, Jan. 31, at the First United Methodist Church in Hammond. A private interment at Greenlawn Cemetery will be held at a later date. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a faithful friend. She will be greatly missed by all of those who loved her. An online guestbook is available at http://www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 7/17/2002 CLARK, KATIE ROBERTSON MATTHEWS A resident of Zachary, she died Tuesday, July 16, 2002, at Lane Memorial Nursing Home in Zachary. She was 85 and a native and former resident of Ponchatoula. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday. Visiting at the funeral home chapel from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Charles Bigner. Interment in Sand Hill Cemetery. Survived by two daughters, Athlea Wheat of Ponchatoula and Frankie Henry of Sun Lakes, Ariz.; five sons, Kenneth Matthews, Jerry Matthews and Larry Matthews, all of Ponchatoula, Newton Matthews of Ethel and Ronnie Matthews of Zachary; a twin sister, Ella Hanna of Ponchatoula; 22 grandchildren, 29 great-grand- children and a great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Matthews; second husband, Archie Clark; a daughter, Frances Jean Matthews; six sisters, Virginia Traylor, Molly Graham, Coralee Blount, Theresa Yankovick, Delores Robertson and Evelyn Miller; and four brothers, Aswell, Walker, Leonard and Neub Robertson. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 12/12/2009 CLARK, KELLY RICHARD Kelly Richard Clark, 50, died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet. He graduated from Captain Shreve High School in Shreveport in 1977. A gifted artist and avid soccer fan, player and coach, he will be remembered mostly for his friendly disposition and giving nature. Kelly is survived by a brother, Christopher Kennedy Clark, of Zachary; and sisters, Stacey Clark Cupit, of St. Francisville, and Quin Clark Navarra, of Hammond. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Brittany Cupit Hopkins, wife of Justin Hopkins, Kady Joyce Navarra, Aaron James Cupit, Abby Lynn Navarra, William Benjamin Cupit and Lily Cate Navarra. He also leaves behind two great-nieces, Sophie and Vivie Hopkins. Last, but certainly not least, Kelly leaves behind an abundance of friends, both personal friends (who affectionately called him KC) and work friends from Cardinal Health. Kelly was preceded in death by his mother and father, Lynn and Jack Clark. As per his adamant request, Kelly's body was donated to scientific study at LSU. A memorial service will be held at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The family would like to thank Dr. Christopher Thomas and nurse Carla Broussard. Share sympathies, memories and condolences on at www.CharletFuneralHome.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/17/2004 CLARK, LENORA A native and resident of Tickfaw, she died Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, at Hammond Nursing Home. She was 76. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Religious service at Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church, Tickfaw, Monday, Jan. 19, 2004, at 10:30 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Marcos Ramos, O.P. Interment in Tickfaw Catholic Cemetery. Survived by three sisters, Lucy Clark, Tickfaw, Rose Ippolito, Tickfaw, and Bena Ribando, Hammond. Preceded in death by parents, Sam and Jennie Bentivegna Clark; and a sister, Rosie Clark. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 1/13/2005 CLARK, LILLIE Ponchatoula -- Lillie Clark, 62, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, at Belle Maison Nursing Home. She is survived by two daughters, Valenica Clark and Catrina Clark, both of Benton Harbor, Mich.; two sons, Cage Branch Jr. of Dowajiac, Mich., Patrick Clark and James Williams Jr., both of Ponchatoula; one sister, Ola M. Pea of Ponchatoula; and nine grandchildren. Visitation will be today at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 5 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Carl Coleman will conduct the funeral Friday at 11 a.m. at First True Love World Outreach Ministries, Ponchatoula. Burial will be at Ponchatoula Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/30/2012 CLARK, LINDA SMITH A resident of Greensburg, she died at 3:35 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born September 25, 1943 in Baton Rouge and was 68 years of age. She is survived by 2 sons, Tommy Carter and his wife, Tricia, Denham Springs and Ken Carter and his wife, Heidi, Greensburg; 6 grandchildren, Hunter, Keaton, Konnor, Cameron, Kamen and Kennidi Carter; 3 sisters, Paula Dugas, Greensburg, Tammy Dugas, Denham Springs and Shirley Hvezdos, Conroe, TX; 4 brothers, Larry Smith, Greensburg, Steve Dugas, Greensburg, Donnie Smith, Shreveport and Gary Smith, Virginia. Preceded in death by husband, Elvin Ray Clark; mother, Ernie Martin Dugas and her husband, Percy A. Dugas; father, Dalco Smith; brother, Ronald Smith. Visitation at First Baptist Church, Greensburg, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 2, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Mark Robinson. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. Pallbearers will be Hunter, Keaton, Cameron and Kamen Carter, Lee Smith, Robert Smith, Michael Dugas and Landon Terrell. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joe Spencer, Dillon Butler, Buddy Bailey and Kevin Newell. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church in Greensburg. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/10/2001 CLARK, LOUIS M. JR. Holden - Louis M. Clark Jr., 74, a native of New Orleans and resident of Holden, died Friday, June 8, 2001, at 4:45 a.m. at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. A veteran of both the Army and the Navy, he was retired from Local 1098 and was the former owner of Clark's Grocery. Survivors include Mabeline Clark, his wife of 55 years; two daughters, Sheila Nesom of Livingston and Peggy Gordon of Holden; a son, Louis Michael Clark of Holden; two sisters, Versilee Russell of San Antonio, Texas, and Girlie Fuhr of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; eight grandchildren and three great-grand- children. A son, Patrick H. Clark, preceded him in death. Visitation will be at Seale Funeral Home, Livingston, today from 6 until 9 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Carl Rushing will conduct the service, and burial will be in Courtney Cemetery, Holden. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to his church, Holden Baptist Church. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/6/2007 CLARK, LOUISE RIDGEDELL A resident and native of Amite, she died at 12:10 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2007, at Tangi-Pines Nursing Center in Amite. She was 82. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Thursday, March 8, from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Brady Whitton. Interment in Union Cemetery, Loranger. She is survived by a nephew, T. Wesley Ridgedell, and his wife, Rosemary, Loranger. Preceded in death by her husband, Norman Clark; sister, Doris Ridgedell; brother, Sonny Ridgedell; and parents, Henry and Ruby Spring Ridgedell. For more information, visit http://www.mc- kneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 12/5/2011 CLARK, MARY NICKELL Mary Nickell Clark, 81, was a resident of Alexandria and a native of Kentucky. She passed away Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, at her daughter's home in Duson while surrounded by her family. Mary was devoted to her family and loved to be around children. She also loved to crochet. Visitation at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., on Monday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. until service at noon in the chapel. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Jeff and Kim Clark, of Alexandria, Rose and Jim Wright, of Duson, Glenn and Karen Bordes, of Chalmette, and Mary and Herbert Hunt, of Ponchatoula; and a sister, Anna Lorinne Angelle. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Deborah Anderson and husband Brian, Wyndell Hunt, Chad Bordes, Dawn LaGrange and husband Jarred, Brad Wright, Katie Warner and husband Craig, Austin Clark and Zachary Clark; great-grandchildren, Erika Hemphill and husband Garland, Corey Anderson, Lana LaGrange and Parker Bordes; and a great-great- grandchild, Kipten Hemphill. She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Clark; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cortis Perry Nickell; and siblings, Carl, Alberta, Delbert, Delma, CC, Chester and Jimmy Nickell. Special thanks to the caring staff of Heart of Hospice. Please visit www.greenoaksfunerals.com to leave messages and special memories of Mrs. Mary for the family. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 12/3/1999 CLARK, MICHAEL DOUGLAS An eighth-grade student at Ponchatoula Junior High School and a native and resident of Ponchatoula, he died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, at Ochsner Foundation Medical Center, Jefferson. He was 13. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and after 8 a.m. Saturday. Religious services at the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Chris Bratton. Survived by his parents, Ricky and Wanda Landrum Clark, Ponchatoula; two brothers, David and Shawn Clark, Ponchatoula; and grandparents, Henry and Betty Clark, Mobile, Ala. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Tom and Willie Mae Landrum. He attended Southern Methodist Church, Hammond, and participated in Dixie Youth League baseball and basketball. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 4/6/2003 CLARK, MILDRED JONES A resident of Denham Springs, she died at 3:20 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2003, at Harvest Manor Nursing Home. She was born April 16, 1916, in Amite. Graveside service in Roselawn Memorial Park, Baton Rouge, at 10:30 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Gary Rayburn. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Glynn and Deanna Barker of Denham Springs; a grandson, Tobin E. Baker of Denham Springs; two granddaughters, Susan Barker Netemeyer and husband Richard Netemeyer of Charlottesville, Va., and Melissa Barker of Greenwell Springs; great-grandchildren, Amanda and Wade Barker and Claire Netemeyer; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Clark; parents and nine sisters and brothers. She was a member of Florida Boulevard Baptist Church. Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Flor ida Blvd., in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 2/22/2004 CLARK, NORMAN Norman Clark, 88, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center. He was a resident of Hammond. Survivors include his wife, Louise Ridgedell Clark, a nephew and a niece, and numerous cousins and extended family. Visitation will be today from noon to 2 p.m. at Harry McKneely and Sons Funeral Home, Hammond. The Rev. Murphey Brantley will conduct the service at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Union Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/2/2003 CLARK, PAUL B., JR. Retired from the dairy industry in sales with Pet Milk Co. and resident of Hammond, he died Wednesday, April 30, 2003, at Ochsner Foundation Hospital, Jefferson. He was 74 and a native of Buncombe County, N.C. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Friday. Interment at Bon Adventure Cemetery, Canton, N.C. Survived by his wife, Virginia Parker Clark, Hammond; two sons, Burke Clark, Chesterfield, Va., and Keith Clark, Hammond; a daughter, Amy Friar, Prattville, Ala.; five grandchildren, Paul, Amanda, Benjamin and Nicholas Clark and Allison Friar; a brother, Col. Joe Clark, Arapahoe, N.C.; and a sister, Ruth Ellen Cooper, Canton. Preceded in death by parents, Paul B. and Aurela Devlin Clark. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 11/18/2012 CLARK, PEARLIE REID Pearlie Reid Clark, 85 years old of Loranger, La., passed away Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at North Oaks Medical Center.Pearlie was born on Saturday, Jan. 22, 1927, in Uneedus.Surviving are sons & daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Richlyn Clark, Sidney and Shari Clark, son, Glazure Clark, sister, Kate Reid, also survived by, eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by husband, James Glazure Clark Sr., parents, John Reid and Julia Populis Reid, brother Ernest Reid. Friends will be received Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 from 10 am until 1 pm at House of Prayer & Praise Church, in Loranger.Services will be held at House of Prayer & Praise Church, Monday, at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in the Reed-Raines Memorial Gardens Folsom, Louisiana. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 2/5/1999 CLARK, PHILLIP LYNN A construction worker and a resident of Ponchatoula, he died Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999, as the result of a job-related accident in Ponchatoula. He was a loving son, brother and friend and a neighbor to all he came into contact with. He was 29 and a native of Geismar. Visiting at Lawson-Rollins Purple Shield Funeral Home, Gonzales, 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. Religious services at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Geismar, at 11 a.m. Saturday, the Rev. Irvin Briley officiating. Interment in church cemetery. He is survived by his father, Phillip "Soup" Clark, Geismar; six sisters, Carolyn Gross and Luebirder Clark, both of Baton Rouge, Mary Jane Clark, Katherine Williams and Shantell Clark, all of Geismar, and Phyllis Glover, Gonzales; two stepsisters, Roxane D. Hall and Cynthia Conrad, both of Baton Rouge; two brothers, Patrick Clark, Geismar, and Derrick Clark, Gonzales; a stepbrother, Ernest Matthew, Baton Rouge; a devoted friend, Carolyn Lucas, Ponchatoula; surrogate mother, Wanda Green, Baton Rouge; three brothers-in- law, Melvin Gross and Malcolm Hall, both of Baton Rouge, and Robert Williams, Geismar; 17 aunts, 15 uncles, four great-aunts, three great- uncles, six nieces, a nephew and numerous cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his mother, Cora Lean Ricks Clark; step-mother, Rose Lee Dempsey Clark; grandparents, great-grandparents, three aunts and four uncles. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 5/3/2001 CLARK, ROBERT LOUIS Ponchatoula - Robert Louis Clark, 83, died Wednesday, May 2, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of Charlotte, N.C., and a retired auto parts salesman. He is survived by one daughter, Margaretta "Hannah" Cook Howard of Ponchatoula; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Marze Cook; and his parents, Louisa and Margaretta Eberhardt Cook. A graveside service will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Greenoaks Memorial Park, Baton Rouge, with burial following the service. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 12/27/2010 CLARK, TONY Tony Clark, 81, of Tickfaw, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010, at Ochsner Medical Center of Baton Rouge. He was born June 13, 1929, in Tickfaw, son of Joe and Albena Bentivegna Clark, both of whom preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife, Josie Clark; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Gary Radcliff; son and daughter-in-law, Joey and Nikki Clark; grandson and wife, Buddy and Rene Radcliff; granddaughter and husband, Scarlett and Chad Smith; grandson, Scott Clark; granddaughter and husband, Christie and Kirby Varnado; granddaughter, Leslie Gardner; great-grandchildren, Ally Smith, Sammie Smith, John Michael Gardner, Emily Stricker, Lauren Vitorio and Courtney Vitorio; brother and sister-in-law, Pete and Nell Clark; sister and brother-in-law, Lucy and Russell Allato; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond on Monday, Dec. 27, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Tuesday, Dec. 28, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church on Tuesday, Dec. 28, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Hank Groover, O.P., celebrant. Entombment in the church mausoleum. The online guestbook is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 3/20/1931 CLARK, W. HENRY p. 8, col. 1: W. Henry Clark, 51, died in New Orleans [on or before Tuesday, March 17th]. Funeral Tuesday; interment in Amite Cemetery. Survived by widow, Mrs. Edna Stevens Clark of Amite; three daughters, Mrs. Inez Foulks, Miss Edith Clark and Miss Claud Clark; father, Calvin Clark; two brothers, Ernest of Amite and Abraham of Baton Rouge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 5/4/2007 CLARK, WALLACE A. Washington Parish native and Mount Hermon resident Wallace A. Clark, 88, died April 25 at 2 a.m. at Lallie Kemp Hospital. He was a retired dairyman. He is survived by his wife, Edraine Clark, four daughters, four sons, 29 grandchildren, 68 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. His parents, a son and one daughter, preceded him in death. Visitation will be at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. The funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Mount Hermon, followed by burial at the church cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to N.A. James Funeral Home. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 11/18/2012 CLARK, WILFRED ALLEN, SR. Wilfred Allen Clark Sr., 64 years old of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at North Oaks Medical Center. Wilfred was born on Saturday, June 12, 1948, in Bogalusa, son of the late Wilfred Burke Clark and Dorothy Meyers Kliebert. He was a retired Tug Boat Captain. Surviving are wife of 44 years, Sandra Barnes Clark, daughters and sons- in-law, Sheila and Burt McBride, Rolanda and Jerry Wayne Barnes, son and daughter-in-law, Wilfred Allen Clark Jr. and Dotti Clark., mother, Dorothy Meyers Kliebert, nine grandchildren, Matthew, Hillary, Justin, Jason, Shelbi, Zack, Emma, Sean and Samuel, brothers, Donald and Dennis Clark, sister, Judy Morris. He is preceded in death by father, Wilfred Burke Clark, step-father, Robert Joseph Kliebert Sr., half-brother, Robert Joseph Kliebert Jr. Friends will be received Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home - Ponchatoula. Services will be held in the funeral home chapel, Monday, at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in the Parklawn Memorial Gardens Hammond, La. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 12/25/2011 CLARK, WILLIAM WILBERT William (Willie) Wilbert Clark, Jr., Alpha - November 4, 1955 - Omega - December 14, 2011, was born in Raleigh, North Carolina to Mr. William W. Clark, Sr. and Mrs. Naomi Massenburg. He is formerly a resident of Kenner, LA before Hurricane Katrina, now resides in Hammond, LA. Willie is survived by his wife of 15 years, Marian; daughter, Ericka Davis of Pensacola, FL.; two grandchildren, Sa'Mya Comer and Jaylen Davis, of Pensacola, FL.; stepson, Michael D. Martin (La'Shaunte) of Baton Rouge, LA; two sisters, Lillian (Cat) Sanders of Raleigh, N.C. and Geraldine Oats Watson (George) of Bartow, FL.; two brothers, Stephen Oats (Lydia) of Pensacola, FL and Earl Clark of Raleigh, N.C; along with a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother, Naomi Massenburg; father, William W. Clark, Sr.; brothers, Harry Dunn, Thomas Dunn and sister Naomi Yvonne Oats. Homegoing Celebration will be held on Tuesday, December 27th, 2011, at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, located at 2000 N. Morrison Blvd, in Hammond, LA 70404. Viewing from 9:00AM until 11:00AM -Funeral Services at 11:00AM - 1:00PM, Repass to be held at 19120 Hwy 190E, Hammond, LA. In Lieu of Flowers, the family has a fund account arranged at Regions Bank. Name: Willie Clark Fundraising Acct. A guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/clark2.txt