Coleman 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: Coleman, Albert Ray 11 Sep 2005 Oct 2005 Jerry Nelson Coleman, Allen Bruce 18 Oct 2002 Nov 2002 Don Johnson Coleman, Bertha 26 Sep 2002 Oct 2002 Don Johnson Coleman, Brunette C. 8 May 2003 May 2003 Don Johnson Coleman, Constant Price, Sr 28 Jan 2011 Jan 2011 Jerry Nelson Coleman, Georgia Bertha 28 Sep 2001 Sep 2001 Don Johnson Coleman, Gloria 20 Feb 2009 Feb 2009 Jerry Nelson Coleman, Iris Forbes 17 May 2006 May 2006 Jerry Nelson Coleman, Jacqueline 6 Jul 2000 Jul 2000 Don Johnson Coleman, Janice Marie Purvis 9 Feb 2001 Feb 2001 Don Johnson Coleman, Jimmie 2 Apr 2002 Apr 2002 Don Johnson Coleman, John 22 Jul 2004 Jul 2004 Jerry Nelson Coleman, Johnny, Jr. 19 Jun 2001 Jul 2001 Don Johnson Coleman, Marie Anna Daquano 16 Oct 2012 Feb 2013 S. McLellan Coleman, Patricia Ann 13 Mar 2003 Mar 2003 Don Johnson Coleman, Paula Jean 1 Apr 2002 Apr 2002 Don Johnson Coleman, Peter James, Jr. 27 Jul 2001 Jul 2001 Don Johnson Coleman, Robert Day, Jr. 27 Mar 2002 Apr 2002 Don Johnson Coleman, Ruth Olive Roberetson 8 Dec 1999 Mar 2000 S. McLellan Coleman, Shirley 19 Apr 2001 Apr 2001 Don Johnson Coleman, William E. 2 Jun 2000 Jun 2000 Don Johnson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 9/11/2005 COLEMAN, ALBERT RAY "FRITZ" Brother Albert Ray "Fritz" Coleman departed this life on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005, at the Community Care Nursing Home in Baker. He was a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Bolivar. He was born to the late Inez James and the late Willie James Coleman on Feb. 21, 1933. As a young man Albert grew up in the Bolivar community. He was known in the community as Red Bird, Fritz and Ray. He was educated in the Tangipahoa Parish School System. He joined the U.S. military and served in the Korean War. Later in his life he joined the U.S. National Guard and served until his retirement. Albert "Fritz" worked many jobs and was known by many people. He worked with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office under Frank Edward, Hood's Motor Co., Tangipahoa Parish Counsel rural roads division and Richardson Funeral Home of Amite. Later in his life Albert married Elmeasie Walker and moved to the Baton Rouge area, where his health declined and he was placed in a nursing home until his death. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Elmease Coleman; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Tewana and Reginald Dyson, Sandra Coleman of Amite and Sally and Harlan Victor of Alexandria; and a son, James Wilkins. Wake service at Grant Chapel AME Church, 317 W. Oak St., Amite, on Sunday, Sept. 11, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Religious service at True Vine Baptist Church, 905 Grebe St., on Monday at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Frank Green. Interment in Port Hudson National Cemetery. Carney & Mackey Funeral Home, 1576 Robin St., is in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 10/18/2002 COLEMAN, ALLEN BRUCE Kentwood - Allen Bruce Coleman, 41, died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He is survived by one son, Al Kendrick Walls of Tangipahoa; two daughters, Alletha Thomas and Shlandrea Thomas, both of Kentwood; nine sisters, Mary Herbert of Progress, Miss., Ethel Mae Coleman and Willie Dean Coleman, both of Mt. Herman, Margaret Barnes, Addie Elzie, Ruthie L. Coleman, Deletha Coleman, Laura Coleman and LeDonna Coleman, all of Kentwood; three brothers, Jerry W. Coleman, Rengio Coleman and Mathis Coleman, all of Kentwood; and his mother, Mary Ellis Coleman of Kentwood. He was preceded in death by his father, Otis Willie Coleman; and one brother, Palton Coleman. Visitation will be today at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 to 9 p.m. The Rev. B. Smith will conduct the funeral Saturday at Shady Grove Baptist Church, Progress, Miss., at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 9/26/2002 COLEMAN, BERTHA Roseland - Bertha Coleman, 56, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, at Hood Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Liverpool. She is survived by one son, Lloyd Mixon of Jackson; one daughter, Minnie Coleman of Roseland; two sisters, Shirley Lott of Kentwood and Leonia Mixon of New Orleans; two brothers, Watt Mixon of New Orleans and Arthur Mixon of Bogalusa; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Lidia Mixon; her husband, Jessie Charles Coleman; and one son, Donnell Coleman. Visitation will be Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Alton Strickland will conduct the funeral Saturday at 1 p.m. at Spring Creek Baptist Church, Kentwood. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 5/8/2003 COLEMAN, BRUNETTE C. Kentwood - Brunette C. Coleman, 65, died Sunday, May 4, 2003, at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans. She was a native of New Orleans. She is survived by her husband, Raymold Coleman of Kentwood; one son, Guy Michael Coleman of Atlanta; four sisters, Delia Hall of Kentwood, Evelyn Lucien of Columbus, S.C., Doris Hookfin of Tangipahoa and Mittie Nell Carter of Loranger. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benny and Samella Caldwell; two sisters, Neomi Brown and Helen Cook; and one brother, Benny W. Caldwell Jr. Visitation will be Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Marshall Holiday will conduct the funeral Saturday at Quinns Chapel, Tangipahoa, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Kentwood. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/28/2011 COLEMAN, REV. CONSTANT PRICE, SR. A retired employee with DSM Copolymer and retired AME pastor, he died at 5:41 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, at his residence surrounded by family and friends. He was 73, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Mount Hermon. Visiting at Miller & Daughter Mortuary, Zachary, on Friday, Jan. 28, from noon to 6 p.m. Visiting at Allen Chapel AME Church on Saturday from 8 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Bland Washington Sr. Interment in Southern Memorial Gardens. Survived by his daughters, Thalia and husband Edward Yearby, Zelda and husband Ray Thomas, Debraca Coleman and Morresicia Coleman; sons, Gerald P. and wife Sha'Rhonda Coleman and Constant P. Coleman Jr.; sisters, the Rev. Denise Caulfield, Gloria Moody and Grace Smith-Holiday; brothers and sisters-in-law, Thomas and Olia Smith, Willie and Taliber Smith, Andrew and Vivian Smith, Kaye Frances Coleman and Nona Kaye Honeycutt; 16 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Deloris B. Coleman; father and mother, Thomas and Ollie Mae Smith; grandson, Edward A. Yearby III; brother, Lionel Coleman Sr.; godson, Donald Coleman; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charlie and Laura Button. He was associate pastor of Allen Chapel AME Church, former pastor of Bethel in St. Francisville, Martin's Chapel in Independence, Grant's Chapel in Amite and Greene Chapel AME in Baton Rouge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 9/28/2001 COLEMAN, GEORGIA BERTHA Ponchatoula - Georgia Bertha Coleman, 66, died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2001, at her home. She was a homemaker and a member of Full Faith Christian Fellowship Church in Ponchatoula. She is survived by one son, Kenneth Coleman of Fullerton, Calif.; three daughters, Vallery A. Coleman Thorn of Ponchatoula, Phyllis McGary of Baton Rouge, and Bertha N. Coleman of Superior, Wis.; five sisters, Helen Morris of Vallejo, Calif., Aline Johnson of Pomona, Calif., Louise Jackson of San Bernardino, Calif., Doris Triche of Ponchatoula and Flora Dean Flowers of Decatur, Ga.; two brothers, Lawrence and Robert Triche, both of Chicago; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The Rev. Donnell Henderson conducted the funeral Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Full Faith Christian Fellowship Church. Dismissal was Wednesday at 11 a.m. Burial was in Holly Garden Cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 2/20/2009 COLEMAN, GLORIA Gloria Coleman, 45 of Hammond, died Feb 16 in Hammond. She was a food service worker. She is survived by sister Yvonne Coleman of Baton Rouge, mother Elma B. Johnson of Hammond, and two brothers: Cleon Coleman, Jr. and Larry, both of Baton Rouge. She is preceded in death by father Cleon Coleman. Visitation will be Saturday, Feb 21 from 10-11 a.m. at First Bethel Methodist Church in Hammond. The funeral will follow at 11 a.m. The Rev. James Harris is officiating. Burial will be in Black Creek Cemetery in Greensburg, LA. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 5/17/2006 COLEMAN, IRIS FORBES Robert -- Iris Forbes Coleman, age 90, died Friday, May 12, 2006. A native of Hammond, Iris was a bookkeeper for Forbes Furniture in Hammond for 50 years. She is survived by one daughter, Eileen C. Cambre of Robert; three grandchildren, Lisa Meyer and husband, Paul; Rob Cambre and wife, Tara; and John Cambre and wife, Diana; 14 grandchildren and loving canine companion, Shep. Preceded in death by husband, Robert F. Coleman. Services were held Monday, May 15, 2006 with visitation from 9 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. which was conducted by Rev. Flint Shea and Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond. Burial followed at Greenlawn. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 7/6/2000 COLEMAN, JACQUELINE A resident of Amite, she died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, 2000, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 55 and a native of Independence. Visitation was at Day's United Methodist Church, Greensburg, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation at the church from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Larry Robertson. Interment in Briar Patch Cemetery, Loranger. Survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Louis Costanza, Independence, and Timothy and Rachel Costanza, Amite; two grandchildren, Tyler Costanza and Tabitha Hagan; a brother, Ray Coleman, New Orleans; and special friends, Lorena Smith, J.W. and Lillie "Bit" Harris and Pauline Turnipseed. Preceded in death by her parents, Bryant and Pearlie Coleman; an infant son, an infant daughter and two siblings. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 2/9/2001 COLEMAN, JANICE MARIE PURVIS Baton Rouge - Janice Marie Purvis Coleman, 35, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, Baton Rouge. She was a native of Independence. She is survived by one son, Eric McNeal of Watson; her parents, Johnnie and John Fisher of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Tracy Metcalfe of Bastrop and Sandra Floyd of Baton Rouge; four brothers, Wayne Purvis of Natalbany, William Purvis, Rocky Starns and Floyd Robertson Jr., all of Independence; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alford Coleman; and her father, Willie Purvis. Visitation will be at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church today beginning at 6 p.m. The Rev. Johnny Stewart will conduct the funeral Saturday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Bankston Cemetery, north of Albany. Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/2/2002 COLEMAN, JIMMIE Greensburg - Jimmie Coleman, 87, died Thursday, March 28, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He is survived by two daughters, Edna Palmer of Greensburg and Ruby Jones of Gary, Ind.; one son, Clarence Addison of Kentwood; four sisters, four brothers, numerous grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday at Pipken Chapel AME Church, Chipola, from 6 to 9 p.m. The Rev. James Pitt will conduct the funeral Friday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Clinton Cemetery, Chipola. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Denham Springs, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 7/22/2004 COLEMAN, JOHN Ponchatoula -- John Coleman, 72, died Sunday, July 18, 2004, at his home. He is survived by two sons, the Rev. Carl Coleman of Ponchatoula and Ronald Coleman of Clinton, Md.; two brothers, Roy and Phillip Coleman, both of Seattle; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Curtis Wilson will conduct the funeral Saturday at noon. Burial will be at Holly Garden Cemetery, Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/19/2001 COLEMAN, JOHNNY JR. Johnny Coleman Jr., 50, died Saturday, June 16, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of Ponchatoula. Visitation will be Thursday at First True Love Church, Ponchatoula, from 3 p.m. until the Rev. Carl Coleman conducts the funeral at 7. Dismissal will be Friday at 10 a.m., and burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 10/16/12 COLEMAN, MARIE ANNA DAQUANO Marie Anna Daquano Coleman, 87 years old of Hammond, La., passed away, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. She was born on Saturday, April 25, 1925, in Baton Rouge, La., daughter of the late Anthony Daquano Sr. and the late Josephine Montabano Daquano. She was a sweet, gentle person and was loved by all who knew her. She was a caretaker for many young children. She loved to bake and it showed in her cake decorating which she shared with many of her friends and loved ones. She will be deeply missed by her family and by all those who's lives she touched. The family would like to thank the staff of Heritage Manor Nursing Home and Hospice Life Source for the loving care she received. Surviving are daughters, Liz Nemeth and husband Bob and JoAnn Seale and husband Richie, son, Roy E. Coleman Jr. and wife Barbara, grandchildren, Jason Seale, Grady Seale and wife Morgan, Ryan Coleman and Taylor Coleman, great-grandchild, Lailah Elaine Mulvey, sister, Rose Brignac, brother, Anthony Daquano Jr.. She is preceded in death by husband, Roy Coleman Sr., sisters, Annie Guarisco, Josie Rumfola and Vivian Maranto, brothers, Charles Daquano and Joe Daquano. Friends will be received Tuesday, October 16, 2012 from 9:00 am until 12:30 pm at Harry McKneely & Son Hammond. Mass will be held at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in the Rose Memorial Park Cemetery Hammond, Louisiana. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 3/13/2003 COLEMAN, PATRICIA ANN Ponchatoula - Patricia Ann Coleman, 48, died Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Ponchatoula and a certified nurses' assistant. She is survived by her mother, Mary Lee Fairley Dudley of Ponchatoula; one daughter, Bridgette Bennett of Hammond; eight sons, Johnny Van, Jermaine and Jerold Coleman, Louis Charleston, Alex Johnson, Jarrett Coleman, Jamie Coleman and Allen Johnson, all of Hammond; one sister, Carolyn N. Charleston of Ponchatoula; two brothers, Larry D. Charleston of Atlanta and Michael Charleston of Ponchatoula; and 16 grand- children. She was preceded in death by her father, Moses Charleston; and her stepfather, Sam Dudley. Visitation will be Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, from 5 p.m. until the Rev. Charlie Wilkson, the Rev. John Burris and the Rev. Donnell Henderson conduct the funeral at 7. Dismissal will be Saturday at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/1/2002 COLEMAN, PAULA JEAN Ponchatoula - Paula Jean Coleman, 67, died Wednesday, March 27, 2002, at her home. She is survived by her husband, John Coleman of Ponchatoula; two sons, Ronald Coleman of Clinton, Md., and Carl Coleman of Ponchatoula; one sister, Mae Florence Brown of Hammond; two brothers, James and Jake Johnson, both of Hammond. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Eliza Johnson; one son, Johnny Coleman; and two brothers, Robert Johnson Jr. and Albert Charles Johnson. The funeral will be today at 7 p.m. at First True Love Baptist Church, Ponchatoula. Dismissal will be Tuesday at 10 a.m., and burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 7/27/2001 COLEMAN, PETER JAMES JR. Owner of P&P Lawn and Dozer Service and a resident of Hammond, he died Saturday, July 21, 2001, as a result of a boating accident at North Pass. He was 59 and a native of Darlington. Funeral services at St. Joseph Baptist Church, Ponchatoula, at 7 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Gerald L. Shelvin. Funeral services at Black Creek AME Church, Darlington, at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Amanda B. Lee. Interment in Black Creek Cemetery, Darlington. Survived by his wife, Priscilla B. Coleman, Hammond; mother, Willie Mae Coleman, Tangipahoa; five daughters, Gwendolyn C. Harris, Sharon C. Strawder and Anna Gardner, all of New Orleans, Kimberly Gardner, Houston, and Tamyrah A. Tilley, Independence; four sons, Elvis James Coleman, John Henry Coleman and Peter James Gardner, all of New Orleans, and Patrick Jay Coleman, Hammond; six sisters, Louise C. Crier, Greensburg, Betty Bell Coleman, Arcola, Daisy Lee Robertson, Violester Collier and Ester Mae Coleman, all of Tangipahoa, and Vester C. Robinson, Kentwood; a brother, Roy James Coleman, Independence; and 12 grandchildren. Preceded in death by two daughters, Norma and Irma Coleman; father, Peter James Coleman Sr.; and two brothers, Amos and Nathaniel Coleman. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at any branch of First Guaranty Bank for an educational trust fund for his minor son, Patrick Jay Coleman. N.A. James Funeral Home Inc., Hammond, in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 3/27/2002 COLEMAN, ROBERT DAY JR. Kentwood - Robert Day Coleman Jr., 69, died Saturday, March 16, 2002, at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. He is survived by two brothers Raymond Coleman of Kentwood and Marshall McGhee of Kileen, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Olevia Coleman Sr.; and one brother, Randolph McGee. Visitation will be today at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Lee Allen Pounds will conduct the funeral Thursday at Sweethome Baptist Church, Kentwood, at 11 a.m., and burial will be in Oak Grove AME Church Cemetery, Kentwood. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Ponchatoula Enterprise on: 12/8/1999 COLEMAN, RUTH OLIVE ROBERTSON Hobe Sound, Fla. -- Ruth Olive Robertson Coleman, 74, died Monday, Nov. 27. The funeral service was from Del Ray Beach, Fla., with burial in Boynton Beach Memorial Park. Survivors are her husband, Mavin Coleman; four children, Barbara Wade, Pattie Mackey, Jerry Coleman, and Darlyne Rolph; a brother, Oliver W. Robertson Sr.; a sister, Rose E. Martin; a brother, Fred L. Robertson; and eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was the daughter of the late Mary "Mollie" Roberton and Henry C. Robertson. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/19/2001 COLEMAN, SHIRLEY Shirley Coleman, 56, died Monday, April 16, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She is survived by her husband, Clifton Coleman of Hammond; one daughter, Shemon Vaughn of Smyrna, Ga.; two sons, Clyde Coleman of Broadview, Ill., and Sebastian Coleman of Dubuque, Iowa. The Rev. Andrew L. Jackson will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. at Mount Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Albany. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Inc., Denham Springs, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/2/2000 COLEMAN, WILLIAM E. "BILL" A resident of Galvez, he passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2000. He was 69 and born in Hammond. He was a graduate of Baton Rouge High School, class of 1948. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in July 1948 and fought in the Korean War for more than 18 months. He received numerous medals and ribbons, including two Purple Hearts, the Korean Service Medal with five stars, Letter of Commendation with "V", Presidential Unit Citation and a Good Conduct Medal. He was a survivor of the Chosin Reservoir Campaign of 1950. He studied architecture at LSU and was a self-employed architectural designer. He specialized in elegant custom homes in the Baton Rouge area including the Country Club of Louisiana and White Oak Landing. Other accomplishments include The Blue Bayou Water Park and New Dixie Landin'. Survived by four sons; two daughters; six grandchildren, Shanon, Flint and Cler, all of Galvez, Shawn of Houston and Saul and Tara of Houma; and former wives, Eloise Withers of Prairieville and Betsy Michel of Houma. Preceded in death by his parents, William Harmon and Idee Thompson Coleman; a sister, Gloria Coleman; and a brother, H. Vance Coleman. Visiting at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, from 4 p.m. until memorial services at 7 p.m. Friday. Special thanks to Buck Langlois, Sam B. Haynes and Hospice of Baton Rouge. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/coleman.txt