Dreher 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: Dreher, Annie Marion 8 Aug 2013 Aug 2013 Jerry Nelson Dreher, Donald Keith 4 Dec 2007 Dec 2007 Jerry Nelson Dreher, Faye Doris 19 Jan 2008 Jan 2008 Jerry Nelson Dreher, Helen Power 23 Nov 2006 Nov 2006 Jerry Nelson Dreher, John Kemp, Sr. 28 Jul 2013 Aug 2013 Jerry Nelson Dreher, Lloyd G. 18 Nov 1999 Nov 1999 Don Johnson Dreher, Myrtle 10 Mar 1999 Mar 1999 Don Johnson Dreher, Tom Kemp 18 Jun 2004 Jun 2004 Jerry Nelson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/8/2013 DREHER, ANNIE MARION A resident of Amite, she died at 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg. She was born August 20, 1919 in Amite and was 93 years of age. She graduated from Southeastern Louisiana College with a degree in Education and later retired from the Tangipahoa Parish School System with 30 years of service as a First Grade Teacher. She was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church in Amite. She is survived by her sister, Jewel D. Matheny, Texas; nieces, Noma D. Newell, Hillsdale, Jerry D. Laciura (Anthony), Independence, Ginger D. Battalora, Amite, Janet B. Giardina (Pete) Amite, Marion M. McNeal, Texas; nephews, John K. Dreher, Jr. (Susan), Sweetwater, Robert E. Bel (Glenda), Amite, John A. Bel, Arcola, Nolan Bel, Hammond, Ronnie Matheny (Debbie), Texas, Donald Matheny (Amy), East Africa, Robert Matheny (Mel), Biloxi and Murphy Ray Matheny (Twila) Biloxi; numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Preceded in death by parents, John B. And Noma Kemp Dreher; a brother who passed away 12 days ago, John K. "Red" Dreher and his wife, Helen P. Dreher; and a sister, Evon D. Bel and her husband, Bobby Bel. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. Thursday. Religious Services at First Baptist Church, Amite, at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, August 8, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Mike Foster. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. Pallbearers will be Robert Bel, Cody Bel, Johnny Dreher, Anthony Laciura, Robert Matheny, Marc Chambers, Rich Raborn and Roy Kyzar. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , P.O. Box 100 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908 or Alzheimer's Association , P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. For an online guestbook please visit www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 12/4/2007 DREHER, DONALD KEITH A resident of Jackson and native of Zachary, he died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007. He was 57, born Sept. 22, 1950, and a U.S. Army veteran. Visiting at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, on Monday, Dec. 3, was from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting resumes Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Les Sibley officiating. Graveside service at Our Lady of Pompeii Cemetery, Tickfaw, at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. Survived by his wife of 26 years, Penny Elizabeth Dreher, of Jackson; son, Donald Cory Dreher, of Pride; three stepchildren, Barry Spillman, of Salina, Calif., Cathy Spillman, of Independence, and Mac Adam Spillman, of Lafayette; six grandchildren; mother-in-law, Billie Yersavich, of Baton Rouge; and close friend, "Big Chief" Henry Frank, of Jackson. Preceded in death by his parents, Donald Alvin Dreher and Pauline Cochran Dreher; and a brother, Michael Ashton Dreher. Pallbearers will be Larry Bergeron, Richie Bergeron, Jeff Schwendimann, Harry Bernard, Mackie McClendon, David Frank and Bill Fuller. Honorary pallbearer is Henry Frank. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Gerald Miletello and Dr. Robert Grissom for their superior and compassionate care, St. Joseph Hospice and staff and Brandi LeDuff. Share sympathies, condolences and memories at www.CharletFuneralHome.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 1/19/2008 DREHER, FAYE DORIS A resident of Wilson and native of Mounds, Okla., she died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, at her son's home in Centreville, Miss. Born Feb. 23, 1914, she was 93 and retired from South Bell T & T and Wilson Fire Tower. Visiting at Wilson Community Church, Wilson, on Saturday, Jan. 19, from noon until religious service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Alvin Hall. Interment in Eastern Star Cemetery, Wilson. She is survived by two daughters, Helen Gail Nichols, of Montgomery, Ala., and Janice Lynett Caston, of Amite; a son, Lawrence L. Dreher, of Centreville; seven grandchildren, 13 great- grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Karl Wilton and Essie Evelyn Stegall Friday; husband, Lee Andrew Dreher; and two brothers, Jack Hillard Friday and Wilton Dean Friday. Pallbearers will be Karl Lee Dreher, William Tracy Dreher, Jonothan Roy Dreher, Wilton Allen Dreher, Jim Anding and Richard Caston. She was a graduate of Cleveland High School in Cleveland, Okla., a former member of Wilson Baptist Church and a member of Wilson Community Church. She loved cooking and sewing. Arrangements by Newman Funeral Home, Centreville. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 11/23/2006 DREHER, HELEN POWER (Mrs. John Kemp "Red" Dreher) On Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006, Miss Helen, also known as Mom by very many people, peacefully left this world to be with her Lord and Savior. She was surrounded by her husband, children, pastor and her very special physician. Mom was born in St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada, on May 20, 1926, and died 80 years later. She was a longtime resident of Amite. Mom and Pop celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Oct. 27, 2006. They met and married when Red was stationed in the military. Until the time she died, had she been capable enough to respond, she would tell you she was not sick and then ask about her many friends, always putting them first. Her family, which included so many others not related, will always remember the birthday cards she sent every year and the special efforts she made to show her appreciation and love. Mom is survived by her husband, John K. Dreher Sr.; a son, John K. Dreher Jr. and his wife, Susan; and three daughters, Noma Ann Newell, Jerry Laciura and her husband, Anthony J. Laciura, and Ginger Battalora. Also among her survivors are 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and so very many close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Ann Power; a grandson, Joshua Cole Battalora; and a son-in-law, Herman Newell. Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Thursday, Nov. 23, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and on Friday from 8 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Funeral service at First Baptist Church of Amite at 11 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Mike Foster. Graveside service at Amite Memorial Gardens. Please join us in celebrating the extraordinary life of such a beautiful Christian lady with such a desire to live life to the fullest. Pallbearers will be Todd Bobo, Jacob Dreher, Michael Laciura, Brett Chambers, Roy Kyzar, Jack Thompson, Greg Dupepe and Dr. Bill Register. Honorary pallbearers are Master Garrett Keopp, George Coxen, J.D. Stevens, Buster Thompson, Albert King, Thomas Carter, John Elliott, Kemp Dreher, Jimmy Bobo, Dr. Ronald Kluchin, Dr. Bradley Banks, Corey Perkins and Brooks Jordan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, First Baptist Church, Amite, or to the charity of your choice. For more information, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 7/28/2013 DREHER, JOHN KEMP, SR. "RED" A resident of Amite, died at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at his residence. He was born September 12, 1927 in Amite and was 85 years of age. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II. "Pop" was a lifelong member and Deacon of First Baptist Church of Amite and was a Captain with the Amite Fire Department, where he served for 35 years. He was also the 1986 Amite Oyster Festival King and a member of the Jaycees. Survived by 3 daughters, Noma D. Newell, Hillsdale, Jerry D. Laciura (Anthony), Independence and Ginger D. Battalora, Amite; 1 son, John Kemp Dreher, Jr. (Susan), Loranger; 11 grandchildren, Jessica Dupepe' (Greg), Jennie N. Perkins, Bonnie N. Jordan (Brooks), Kindra D. Thompson (Jack), Jacob Dreher (Allison), Kemp Dreher (Akane), Michael Laciura (Jessica), Lisa L. Chambers (Brett), Ashley L. Kyzar (Roy), Farrah L. Raborn (Rich) and Lauren H. Battalora; 23 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandson, 8 step-great- grandchildren and 1 step-great-great-grandson; 2 sisters, Jewel D. Matheny, Texas and Marion Dreher, Amite. Preceded in death by wife, Helen P. Dreher; parents, John B. and Noma Kemp Dreher; grandson, Joshua Cole Battalora; sister, Evon D. Bel and son-in-law, Herman Newell. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and from 8 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. on Monday, July 29, 2013. Religious services will be at First Baptist Church, Amite, at 11 a.m. on Monday. Services conducted by Rev. Darryl Miller, Rev. Mike Foster and Brett Chambers. Interment will follow in Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. Pallbearers will be Jack Thompson, Jimmy Bobo, Robert Bel, John Elliott, Marc Chambers, Christopher Chambers, Brooks Jordan and Greg Dupepe'. Honorary Pallbearers will be Kemp Dreher, Jacob Dreher, Michael Laciura, Garrett Keopp, Todd Bobo, Zach Albritton, Buster Thompson and the members of the Amite Fire Department. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , P.O. Box 100 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908 or the Alzheimer's Association , P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/18/1999 DREHER, LLOYD G. A retired educator in the Tangipahoa Parish public schools, he died at 2:40 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 85, a native and resident of Amite. He was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home Amite, 8 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. David Fortenberry. Interment in Amite Cemetery, Amite. Survived by two sons, Michael Dreher, St. Louis, and Greg Dreher, Amite; a brother, Tom Dreher, New Orleans; three grandchildren, Paul, Tim and Danny Dreher; a step- daughter, Linda Brocato, Amite; and a stepson, Bond Riggins, Amite. Preceded in death by first wife, Dorothy Moon Dreher; second wife, Myrtle Anderson Dreher; a sister, Rowena Cutrer; a brother, Bud Dreher; and a stepson, Doug Dickinson. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/10/1999 DREHER, MYRTLE A resident of Amite, she died at 6 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 1999, at her home. She was 86. Visiting at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, 8:30 a.m. Thursday until religious services at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. David Fortenberry. Interment in Amite Cemetery. Survived by a daughter, Linda Brocato, Amite; a son, Bond Riggins, Amite; two stepsons, Greg Dreher, Amite, and Michael Dreher, St. Louis; a brother, J.C. Anderson, Memphis, Tenn.; four sisters, Leona Settoon, Baton Rouge, Margaret Miller, Hillsdale, and Amanda Saint and Betty Carter, both of Greensburg; seven grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Jim and Florence Anderson; a son, two brothers, three sisters and two grandchildren. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 6/18/2004 DREHER, TOM KEMP Died at 8:25 a.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2004, at River Parishes Hospital in LaPlace. He was a native of Amite, a resident of LaPlace and a former resident of Amite. He was 92. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 12:30 p.m. Saturday until religious service at 2 p.m. Interment in Amite Cemetery, Amite. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Darrell B. (Marie) Hauser Jr., LaPlace; grandson, Brian Hauser; granddaughter, Melissa Jacob; and great-granddaughter, Rylee Jacob. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Berry Dreher; a sister, Rowena Cutrer; and two brothers, Lloyd Dreher and Willie Dreher. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/dreher.txt