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All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ Name, date of obit, date submitted, submitted for the USGenWeb archives by: Foster, Amos 7 Aug 2007 Aug 2007 Jerry Nelson Foster, Antoinette M. 9 Nov 2004 Nov 2004 Jerry Nelson Foster, Carl Eugene 30 Mar 2004 Mar 2004 Don Johnson Foster, Carol Byrnes Cosse Amato 14 Mar 2012 Mar 2012 Jerry Nelson Foster, Colleen Purvis 21 Nov 1999 Nov 1999 Don Johnson Foster, Damien J. 3 May 2004 May 2004 Jerry Nelson Foster, Derrick 3 Apr 2006 Apr 2006 Jerry Nelson Foster, Earline 18 Dec 2003 Jan 2004 Don Johnson Foster, Elizabeth Carruth 15 Jun 2008 Jul 2008 Jerry Nelson Foster, Elizabeth Haluska 17 Feb 2003 Mar 2003 Don Johnson Foster, Elliot Wayne 7 Jan 1998 Feb 1999 Don Johnson Foster, Elmer Edward, Jr. 18 Jul 2000 Aug 2000 Don Johnson Foster, Fadonia McKinney 20 Jan 2005 Jan 2005 Jerry Nelson Foster, Frances Elizabeth 27 Mar 2010 Mar 2010 Jerry Nelson Foster, Geneva 22 Nov 2002 Nov 2002 Don Johnson Foster, Henry J. 17 Nov 2002 Nov 2002 Don Johnson Foster, James Edgar 31 Dec 2010 Jan 2011 Jerry Nelson Foster, Joseph Lloyd 6 Aug 2008 Aug 2008 Jerry Nelson Foster, Juanita 6 Aug 2002 Aug 2002 Don Johnson Foster, Larres David, Sr. 10 May 2002 Jun 2002 Don Johnson Foster, Martha Adams 13 Jun 2000 Jul 2000 Don Johnson Foster, Mary Dawson 19 Nov 2003 Nov 2003 Don Johnson Foster, McRay 31 May 2002 Jun 2002 Don Johnson Foster, Mildred Sibley 28 Dec 2001 Jan 2002 Don Johnson Foster, Paula Jean 29 Jun 2006 Jul 2006 Jerry Nelson Foster, Rhonda Marie Wood 10 Aug 2013 Aug 2013 Jerry Nelson Foster, Roosevelt 21 Nov 2001 Dec 2001 Don Johnson Foster, Roy Lee, Sr. 18 Jul 2004 Jul 2004 Jerry Nelson Foster, Sean Michael 1 Feb 2008 Feb 2008 Jerry Nelson Foster, Sterling, Sr. 27 May 2001 May 2001 Don Johnson Foster, Tressie Anne Gayle 19 Jan 2011 Jan 2011 Jerry Nelson Foster, William Barnes 14 Apr 2000 Apr 2000 Don Johnson Foster, Winnie Butler 25 Aug 2009 Sep 2009 Jerry Nelson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 8/7/2007 FOSTER, AMOS "TWENTY NINE" A resident and native of White Castle, he died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007, at his residence at age 69. Visiting at Williams & Southall Funeral Home, 101 Loop 945, Donaldsonville, on Tuesday, Aug. 7, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting on Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, White Castle, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., officiated by the Rev. Jules A. Burnet. Burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Amelia White Foster, White Castle; five sons and spouses, Edward Foster, and Brian and Amy Foster, all of Donaldsonville, Emerson and Kim Foster, Gonzales, David and Ashael Foster, Hammond, and Jammie Foster, White Castle; five daughters and spouses, Betty Foster and Dorothy and Brian Williams Sr., all of White Castle, Patricia Cox, Gonzales, Laurel and Richard Boone, Morgan City, and Rose Foster, Addis; four brothers, Herbert Sr., Baton Rouge, L.C., New Orleans, and Andy Sr. and Raymond Foster, both of White Castle; sister, Dorothy Mae Scott, White Castle; 30 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Amelia Foster; son, Amos Foster Jr.; three brothers, Frederick, Joseph and Roy Foster; and son-in-law, James Cox. Williams & Southall, Donaldsonville, is in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 11/9/2004 FOSTER, ANTOINETTE M. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Yellowwater Baptist Church, Hammond, for Antoinette M. Foster. Foster, 52, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004, at her home. Survivors include her former husband, Wayne Foster of Ponchatoula; two daughters, Wonderia Foster Spears of Pensacola, Fla., and Telander Foster Martin of Dallas; one brother, George Alexander McGary of Hammond; and two grandchildren. The Rev. Virgil Ard will conduct the funeral Thursday at the church at 11 a.m., and burial will follow at Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 3/30/2004 FOSTER, CARL EUGENE Kenner - Carl Eugene Foster, 72, died Thursday, March 25, 2004, at his home. A native of Kentwood, he is survived by two sisters, Rita F. Horton of Amite and Linda F. Hutchinson of Hammond; and one brother, Sitman Foster of Jefferson. His father, Jesse D. Foster; his mother, Daisy Jewell Hutchinson Foster Lindstrom; two brothers, Henry and Jesse R. Foster; and one sister, Mona F. Carter, all preceded him in death. A graveside service will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Hutchinson Cemetery, Kentwood. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/14/2012 FOSTER, CAROL BYRNES COSSE AMATO A native of New Orleans, a resident of Amite for 9 years and a resident of Baton Rouge for the last 21 years passed away from this life into the next phase of her adventure on March 9, 2012 at home, with her family by her side. She enjoyed spending time with her family, neighbors and friends playing Bourre, Bonco and Poker. She was always interested in all the people she met. As her husband, Carl, would often say, "She would talk to a post!" She is survived by her mother, Freda Oddo Green and her companion, Marco Culotta, her husband of 20 years, Carl Cody Foster, Jr., and her four children and their spouses, Cheryl Cosse Bruno (Tim), Tina Cosse Kiehm (Terry), Irvy "Chip" Cosse (Michelle Breaux), and Dr. Nicole Cosse; three step-children and their spouses, Kimberly Bozeman (Barney) of Seattle, WA, Wendy Harper (Craig) of Atlanta, GA, and Kyle Foster of Phoenix, AZ; eight grandchildren, Michelle Barthel Peak, Mignon LeBreton Poche (Josh and twin boys Kollin & Konnor), Skyler Villeneuve, Grayson Brumfield (Kelly), Cameron and Caitlin Cosse, and Armand and Antonio Orihuela; and one step- grandson, Austin Bozeman. She has donated her body to Tulane Medical School. A memorial gathering of family and friends will take place on Sunday March 25, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Michabelle Inn, 1106 S. Holly St., Hammond, LA 70403. All are invited. Special thanks to Penny Perkins and Jackie Johnson for their kind and gentle care, and to her office staff at Alternative Clerical Solutions for their generous help and consideration. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph's Hospice and the Carpenter House of Baton Rouge or to the Freda O. Green Endowed Scholarship, Southeastern Foundation, CLU 10703, Hammond, LA 70402. On-line condolences may be left at: lefemme@alternativeclerical.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/21/1999 FOSTER, COLLEEN PURVIS A resident of Walker and the wife of Charles Thomas Foster Sr., she died Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, at Summit Hospital, Baton Rouge, after a lengthy illness. She was 65 and a native of Fourth Ward. Visiting was at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, with Order of the Eastern Star services at 7 p.m. Visiting at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until religious services at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, conducted by her brother-in- law the Rev. Alton Foster and the Rev. Dr. Richard Blue, pastor of Walker Baptist Church. Interment in Walker Baptist Church Cemetery. Survived by her husband; mother, Ruby Jones Purvis, Independence; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jerri Faye Foster and Randy Gregoire, Meraux, and Tiffany Ann Foster and Jamie Peterson, Walker; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles Thomas "Tommy" and Stacey Foster Jr.; four grandchildren, Barbie and Brianna Foster and Chase and Barbie Peterson; a sister and brother-in-law, Dr. Kay "Sissy" and Joe Wayne Gersch, Independence; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jessie Monroe and Betty Purvis, Walker, and Jackie Hulie and Virginia Purvis, Albany; two sisters-in-law and their spouses, Earline and Ray Everett, Denham Springs, and Delores and Frank Sauciunas, Suwanee, Ga.; two brothers-in-law and their spouses, Johnnie and Shirley Foster, Willis, Texas, and the Rev. Alton and Jimmie Ann Foster, Liberty, Miss.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her father, Hulie R. Purvis; and a nephew. Pallbearers will be her nephews. She was a member of Walker Baptist Church and Mystic Star Chapter No. 108, Denham Springs. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 5/3/2004 FOSTER, DAMIEN J. Amite -- Damien J. Foster, 28, died Friday, April 30, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He is survived by his parents, Terri Hickerson and Jonathan Foster, both of Amite; one sister, Erin Brumfield of Amite; one brother, Jonathan Foster of Amite; and his grandparents, Sadie and Charles Hickerson, both of Amite. His grandparents, David and Celestine Foster, preceded him in death. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 4/3/2006 FOSTER, DERRICK A resident of Amite, he died Friday, March 31, 2006. He was 35, born Dec. 26, 1970, in Independence. He was a 1988 graduate of Amite High School and attended Southern University. He is survived by his mother, Earnestine Foster; father, Andrew Hannible, Amite; two sons, Ty Douglas, Baton Rouge, and Derrick Robinson, Amite; daughter, Shandrika Robinson, Amite; brother, Terrence Foster, Amite; sister, Tezza Harrell, Amite; longtime companion, Latricia Robinson, Amite; stepbrothers, stepsisters and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation at Little Bethel Baptist Church, Amite, on Tuesday, April 4, from 9 a.m. until funeral service at noon, conducted by the Rev. Frank Davis. Burial in Butler Cemetery. Arrangements by Richardson Funeral Home, Amite. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 12/18/2003 FOSTER, EARLINE Amite - Earline Foster, 74, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2003, at her home. Survivors include six sons, David, Charles and Willie Watson and Clarence Foster, all of Amite, Carl Foster of Loranger, and Dale Foster of Hammond; one daughter, Donna Foster Lewis of Loranger; three sisters, Josie Lee Foster and Martha Ricard, both of Amite, and Willie Mae Galmon of Independence; two brothers, Willie Hill and Hollis Chester, both of Amite; 20 grandchildren and eight great-grand-children. Visitation will be Saturday at Greater Rock Zion Mount Zion Apostolic Church, Hammond, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11. Jackie L. Rowans Sr. will conduct the service. Burial will be at Butler's Cemetery, Amite. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/15/2008 FOSTER, ELIZABETH CARRUTH Mrs. Elizabeth "Liz" Carruth Foster, 46 years old of Springfield, died Saturday, June 14, 2008 in North Oaks Medical Center.She was born on Monday, July 31, 1961 in Clinton, Louisiana. Surviving are her husband, Fred Foster Sr.; 3 sons, Fred Joseph Foster Jr., Jason Nettles Foster , Justin Michael Foster ; daughter, Freda Felicia Foster ; mother, Ollie A. Carruth; 6 grandchildren, Joseph, Merissa, Jade, Rebecca, Kylee and Jenna Foster. She is preceded in death by her father, Nettles Carruth. Friends will be received Sunday, June 15, 2008, from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm and on Monday, June 16, 2008 from 8:00 am until the service begins at 10:00 am at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula. Interment will follow in the Foster Cemetery in Springfield. An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.harrymckneely.com *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 2/17/2003 FOSTER, ELIZABETH HALUSKA ALBANY - Elizabeth "Betty" Haluska Foster, 93, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, at Hammond Nursing Home, Hammond. She was a native of Albany. She is survived by two daughters, Audrey Booth of Albany and Betty Amberg of Metairie; one son, Ben D. Foster III of Hammond; one sister, Teresa Haluska of Lacomb; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben D. Foster Jr.; daughter, Phyllis Foster; brother, John Haluska; and one sister, Vera Baker. Visitation will be Monday at St. Margaret Catholic Church, Albany, from 2 to 3 p.m. Mass will be at 3 p.m., and burial will follow in the church cemetery. Geisler Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rogue) on: 1/7/1998 FOSTER, ELLIOT WAYNE A resident of Ponchatoula, he died Monday, Jan. 5, 1998, at his residence. He was 50 and a native of Springfield. Visiting was at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, with a vigil prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Visiting at the funeral home, 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday. Religious services at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Richard Archer, O.P. Interment in Ponchatoula Cemetery. Survived by mother, Mildred Sibley Foster, Springfield; wife, Karen Poche Foster, Ponchatoula; two sons, Chris Foster, Hammond, and Jason Foster, Ponchatoula; a grandson, Trey Foster, Hammond; a sister, Lynette Farrell, Springfield; and three brothers, Jerod Foster, Texas, Jimmy Foster, Mississippi, and Butch Foster, Port Vincent. Preceded in death by father, Julius Foster; and a sister, Norma Foster. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 7/18/2000 FOSTER, ELMER EDWARD, JR. ALBANY - Elmer Edward Foster Jr., 68, died Monday, July 17, 2000, at his home. He was a native of Albany, a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Carpenter Local 1846 and charter member of the Albany Volunteer Fire Department, previously served as an alderman for the village of Albany and was a retired supervisor for Reintjes Ind., Inc. Survivors include his wife, Faye Stilley Foster; two sons, Edward and John Dixon Foster, all of Albany; two daughters, Laurie Aswell, Farmerville, Cindy Gill, Denham Springs; six grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Meador, Hammond. His father, Elmer Foster Sr.; mother and stepfather, Walter and Thelma Dixon Foster Smith; and one infant sister, Myrtle Rae Foster, preceded him in death.Visitation will be at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, tonight from 6 to 10 and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 11. The Rev. Joe Dunn and the Rev. Alton Foster will conduct the service, and burial will be in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Albany. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Bethlehem Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1030, Albany, 70711. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 1/20/2005 FOSTER, FADONIA MCKINNEY A resident of Springfield, she died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was 87 and a native of Killian. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20. Visiting in the funeral home chapel from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, conducted by the Rev. Billy Kennedy. Interment in Foster Cemetery. Survived by three daughters, Trilby Foster Bell, Betty Foster Mitchell and Judy Foster Davis, all of Springfield; a son, J.L. Foster, Springfield; 17 grandchildren, 24 great- grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Howard Foster; parents, Meredith and Lottie Kinchen McKinney; two grandsons; two sisters, Winnie Davis and Lou Hutchinson; and six brothers, Bill, Barney, Robert, Cecil, Dupree and Ivy Foster. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/27/2010 FOSTER, FRANCES ELIZABETH "BETH" "The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever." Isaiah 40:8. A resident of Denham Springs, she died at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at Harvest Manor Nursing Home. She was 80 and a native of Old Field (Corbin). Beth retired from the Livingston Parish Assessor's Office after 33 years service. Visiting at First Baptist Church of Denham Springs on Friday, March 26, was from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting resumes at the church Saturday, March 27, from 10 a.m. until religious service at 1 pm., conducted by the Rev. James Nolan Efferson. Interment in Denham Springs Memorial Cemetery. Survived by daughter, Flavia Foster Risher and husband Steven Renea Risher; son, Ivy Van Foster Jr. and wife Iris Sutton Foster; a brother, Nelson Pierce Morgan Sr.; four grand- children, Tonya Foster Maher, Ivy Van Foster III, Garnett Deshea Cox, and Steven Robert Risher; and two great-grandchildren, Makenzie and Tyler Maher. Preceded in death by her husband, Ivy Van Foster Sr.; father, John Pierce Morgan; and mother, Rosylean Wascom Morgan. Pallbearers will be Ivy Van Foster III, Steven Robert Risher, Sam Michael Digirolamo, Kearney M. Foster, Nelson P. Morgan Jr., Edward C. Maher Jr. and Lucas R. Ferguson. The family expresses their gratitude for the kindness and service provided by Harvest Manor and Generations Hospice. Memorial donations may be made to Generations Hospice, 32948 La. 16, Denham Springs, LA 70726. Arrangements are with Church Funeral Services, (225) 644-9683. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 11/22/2002 FOSTER, GENEVA BRIDGE CITY - Geneva Foster, 82, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, at West Jefferson Medical Center, Marrero. She was a native of Bogalusa and an inspector for a bag manufacturer. She is survived by 12 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Will Foster; her mother, Estella Thompson Foster; three sisters, Suzy Foster, Emily Mae Dominiquie and Ruby Adams; three brothers, Eugene Foster, Allen Foster and Willie W. Foster. Visitation will be Saturday at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 10 a.m. until the Rev. Marshall Wallace conducts the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 11/17/2002 FOSTER, HENRY J. WALKER - Henry J. Foster, 72, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at the Baton Rouge General Hospital at Bluebonnet. He was the owner of Foster's Glass and served on the Ward Two Water District board. He was a former president of the Louisiana Coon Hunter's Association. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Young Foster, Walker; his daughter, Sherry Newsom, Walker; his sons, Michael Foster of Denham Springs and Scott Foster of Walker; his sisters, Rita Nell Horton of Amite and Linda Hutchinson of Ponchatoula; his brothers, Sitman and Carl Foster, both of New Orleans; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his son, Mark Foster; his sister Mona Foster; and his brother, Jesse Reed Foster. Visitation will be Monday at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 5 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 until the service 10 a.m. Burial will be in Hutchinson Cemetery in St. Helena Parish. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 12/31/2010 FOSTER, JAMES EDGAR James Edgar "Jimmy" Foster, 72 years old of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, December 29, 2010. Jimmy was born on March 17, 1938, in Clarksdale MS. He was retired from the construction industry. Surviving are daughters & sons-in- law, Brenda Foster Faulkner and Gary Faulkner, Dr. Susan Foster Ebbs and James Ebbs, sons & daughters-in-law, James J. Foster and Rhonda L. Foster, Robert S. Foster and Katie Posten-Foster, son, Paul J. Foster, grand- children, Tara Bonin, Kayla Walker, Samantha Faulkner, Jaimie Foster, Jana Foster, Brianna Marie Morreale, David Bridges ll, William Bridges, Rianna Foster, Kyle Hunter Foster, Ava Foster, and Karly Paige Foster, great- grandchildren, Bailey, Caylen and Peyton, fiance, Holly Gideon, sister, Mickey Ficklin, brothers, Simon, Howard and Thomas Foster, also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by Edgar Smith Foster and Katie Mae Elenberg Foster, brother, Edgar Smith Foster Jr., sisters, Martha Foster and Mary Foster Cook. Friends will be received Friday, December 31, 2010 from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home. Services will be held at Funeral Home Chapel - Ponchatoula, Friday, at 1:00 PM, with Rev. Sarah A. Morgan officiating. Interment will follow in the Sand Hill Cemetery Ponchatoula, Louisiana. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 8/6/2008 FOSTER, JOSEPH LLOYD Mr. Joseph Lloyd Foster, 72 years old of Springfield, died Tuesday, August 5, 2008 in North Oaks Medical Center. He was born on Tuesday, December 17, 1935, in Springfield, son of the late Howard and Fondonia McKinney Foster. Surviving are his wife, Freda M. Foster and son, Fred J. Foster Sr.; son & daughter-in-law, Michael H. and Veronica Foster; daughter, Debra K. Foster; 7 grandchildren, Fred J. Foster Jr., Eric J. Hano, Jason N. Foster, Felicia F. Foster, Justin M. Foster, Dennis Hill, Tammy Pierson; 13 great- grandchildren; 2 sisters, Betty Mitchell and Judy Davis. He is preceded in death by his sister, Trilby Bell; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth "Liz" Foster. Friends will be received Wednesday, August 6, 2008, from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and on Thursday, August 7, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. until the service begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula. Interment will follow in the Foster Cemetery. An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.harrymckneely.com *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/06/2002 FOSTER, JUANITA Retired from the Tangipahoa Parish school system, having served as a librarian at Hammond High School, she died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 94, a resident of Hammond and a native of Greenville, Miss. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Hammond from 11 a.m. until religious service at 1 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Tom Cobb. Interment in Greenlawn Cemetery. Survived by her brother, Ben Foster, New Orleans; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her sister, Eugenia Davis; two brothers, Thomas R. Foster Jr. and Mayson Foster; and her parents, Thomas and Juanita Wasson Foster. She was one of the oldest living graduates of Southeastern Louisiana University and received a master's degree from LSU. She was twice regent of the Tangipahoa Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, a member of Fern Leaf Chapter of Order of the Eastern Star and a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Hammond. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Hammond, P.O. Box 609, Hammond, LA 70404. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 5/10/2002 FOSTER, LARRES DAVID, SR. AMITE - Larres David Foster Sr., 58, died Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at University Hospital in New Orleans. He is survived by his wife, Hattie Foster; one son, Larres Foster Jr.; six sisters, Ernestine, Cynthia, Yolanda and Lisa Foster, all of Amite, Gloristine Ricard of Montpelier and Eloise Parquet of New Orleans; seven brothers, Raymond, Johnathan, Jonathan, Michael, Bolivar and Douglas Foster, all of Amite, and Jessie Foster of New Orleans; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Celestine Foster; one sister, Mattie Wren; and one brother, Danny Foster. Visitation will be Friday at Angelic Funeral Home, from noon until 5 p.m., at Community COGIC, Amite, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until the Rev. Daniel Muse conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Butler's Cemetery, Amite. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/13/2000 FOSTER, MARTHA ADAMS NEW ORLEANS - Martha Adams Foster died Saturday, June 10, 2000. Survivors include her husband, Ben Foster; son, Richard B. Foster; two grandchildren; sister, Frances Lee Hensleigh, Purvis, Miss.; and brother, John Wade Adams, Stuart, Fla. Her parents, Guy and Agnes Thomas Adams, preceded her in death. The funeral was held this morning at Trinity Episcopal Church, New Orleans, and burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Contributions to the Trinity Episcopal Church Memorial Fund are preferred. Lakelawn Metairie Funeral Home, New Orleans, was in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 11/19/2003 FOSTER, MARY DAWSON PUMPKIN CENTER - Weir, Miss., native, Mary Dawson Foster, 94, died today, Nov. 19, 2003, at her home. Survivors include three sons, Wayne Foster of Lufkin, Texas, Gerald Foster of Somerville, Ala., and George Foster of Hammond; one brother, Arnold W. Dawson of Biloxi, Miss.; eight grand- children and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Granville W. Foster; one daughter, Mary Margaret Foster; and a son, Gaynne Warren Foster. Visitation will be at Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home, 502 College Drive, Lufkin, Texas. Burial will be in Tanner Cemetery, Burkeville, Texas. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 5/31/2002 FOSTER, MCRAY AMITE - McRay Foster, 88, died Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Hammond. He was a native of Montpelier. He is survived by a daughter, Maxine F. Keith; a son, Oliver Foster; two sisters, Leola Burkhalter and Rosie Nell Williams, both of Los Angeles; and two brothers, Shedrick and Joseph Foster, both of Amite; 20 grandchildren, 56 great- grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mamie Foster; a son, Sterling Foster; two sisters and six brothers. Visitation will be Sunday at Angelic Funeral Home, Roseland from 6 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Frank Davis will conduct the funeral Monday at Little Bethel Baptist Church in Amite at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Butler's Cemetery, Amite. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 12/28/2001 FOSTER, MILDRED SIBLEY SPRINGFIELD - Mildred Sibley Foster, 88, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, at her home. She was a native of Springfield. She is survived by one daughter, R. Lynette Foster of Springfield; one sister, Grace S. Moore of Kokomo, Miss.; 15 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julius Foster; one daughter, Norma E. Foster; three sons, Jerod W. Foster, James R. Foster and E. Wayne Foster; seven brothers, William Wesley, Guy, Alfred Bray, Kevlin, Alex, Pearl and Jenning Gray Sibley; three sisters, Gertrude "Sister" Cucci, Vivien S. Loper, Eula S. Fontenot. Visitation will be Saturday at First United Methodist Church, Springfield, from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Bill Foster and the Rev. Sam Morrison conduct the funeral at noon. Burial will be in Springfield Cemetery. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/29/2006 FOSTER, PAULA JEAN Alpharetta, Ga. - Paula Jean Foster, age 82 of Alpharetta, Ga., formerly of Hammond, La., died June 26, 2006. Born in Hammond to Albert and Mary Hays Tolle, she was a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University. She was married to the late R. Mayson Foster. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Paula and Stan Adams of Talking Rock, Ga.; son and daughter- in-law, Patrick and Susan Foster of Cumming, Ga.; sister and brother- in-law, Mary Ann and Kenneth Anderson of Monroe, Ga.; and four grand- children. Funeral services were held today at noon in the chapel of Northside Chapel Funeral Directors in Roswell, Ga. The Rev. Max Caylor of the late Jasper United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be Greenlawn Cemetery in Hammond at a later date. Those who wish, may make donations in her memory to the Jasper United Methodist Church, 85 W. Church Street, Jasper, GA 30143. Northside Chapel Funeral Directors, Roswell, Ga., are in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/10/2013 FOSTER, RHONDA MARIE WOOD Rhonda Marie Wood Foster, 48 years old of Lacombe, Louisiana, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at her residence. Rhonda was born on Saturday, June 19, 1965, at Ft. Ord in Monterey, CA. Full of life and love. Dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Rhonda was active in A Touch of Class Performing Arts, and the Hammond Ballet Co. in Ponchatoula. Surviving are husband, Jesse D. Foster, daughter, Devon, sons, Tristan, Jameson and Cory, mother, Katharina Hummel Wood, sisters, Nikki and Alicia, grandchildren, Maison, Sammi and Tiegan, nieces, Madison, Gabbi and Shelby. She is preceded in death by her father, Montrell Wood, brother, Michael Wood, and her grandparents. Friends will be received Saturday, August 10, 2013 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at Harry McKneely & Son Hammond. Services will be held at Funeral Home Chapel, Hammond, Saturday, at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in the Hutchinson Family Cemetery, Greensburg, Louisiana. An online guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 11/21/2001 FOSTER, ROOSEVELT PORT ALLEN - Roosevelt "Man" Foster, 59, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2001, at Port Allen Health Care. He was a native of Greensburg and a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by two sons, Christopher Fitzgerald Womack of Ponchatoula and Charles Holden of Greensburg; five sisters, Viola Foster Oden of Amite, Almaretha Foster Jackson of Greensburg, Almeasey Foster and Audrey Foster Batiste, both of Baton Rouge, and Linda Foster Cuned of Slidell; and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday at Lazard Temple COGIC, Greensburg, from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Milton Bryant conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Pine Grove. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 7/18/2004 FOSTER, ROY LEE SR. Loranger -- Roy Lee Foster Sr., 46, died Wednesday, July 14, 2004. A native of Amite, Foster was an Army veteran. He is survived by six daughters, a son, seven sisters, six brothers and nine grandchildren. A funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at Greater Community Church of God in Christ off Bennett Road in Amite, with elder Daniel Muse Sr. officiating. Foster will be buried at Flemmings Cemetery in Independence. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 2/1/2008 FOSTER, SEAN MICHAEL God's garden has need of a little flower. It had grown for a time here below. But in tender love he took it above so the flower would blossom and grow. Precious infant son of Heather and Derek Foster, of Tickfaw, Sean was 19 days old when he met with the angels on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Kerry and Barbara Hudgins, of Ponchatoula, and C.J. DiPallma, of Katy, Texas; paternal grandmother, Jenafay Foster, of Hammond; paternal grandfather, Michael Foster, of Biloxi, Miss.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Hammond, on Saturday, Feb. 2, at 1 p.m. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the church beginning at 11 a.m. until time of service. The Rev. Cayet will conduct the service. Interment in Rose Memorial Cemetery, Hammond. Condolences and other information available online at http://www.bgthompsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 5/27/2001 FOSTER, STERLING, SR. AMITE - Sterling Foster Sr., 62, died Monday, May 21, 2001, at Ochsner Hospital. He was a construction worker. He is survived by one daughter, Armena Foster; six sons, Michael, Carl Sr., Reginald Sr., Brian, Sterling Jr., and Craig; one sister, Maxine; one brother, Oliver; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his father, McCray Foster. He was preceded in death by his wife, Letha Mae Foster, and his mother, Mamie. The Rev. Frank Davis III conducted the funeral Saturday, and burial was in Butler Cemetery. Angelic Funeral Home, Roseland, was in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/19/2011 FOSTER, TRESSIE ANNE GAYLE Tressie Anne Gayle Foster went to meet our Lord and Savior on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011, at Ochsner's Hospital in Baton Rouge. She was born March 10, 1968. She graduated from Oak Forest Academy in Amite and Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, with a B.S. in education. She was married to Lawrence Douglas "Larry" Foster on Aug. 2, 1986. Tressie's career started as a teacher at Gramercy Elementary in Gramercy and Frost Elementary, followed by a lengthy career as homemaker, housewife, mother of three children and office manager for her husband's orthodontic offices in Denham Springs and Walker and Juneau, Alaska. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Denham Springs. She is survived by her husband of more than 24 years, Dr. Lawrence Foster, Denham Springs; two sons, Lawrence Chase Foster and Brennan Joseph Foster, both of Denham Springs; a daughter, Lauren Elizabeth Foster, Denham Springs; mother and stepfather, Darlene and Ricky Nichols, of Denham Springs; father and stepmother, Landry and Charlotte Gayle, of Holden; grandfather, Johnnie Whitehead, Denham Springs; brother, Landry "Tootie" Gayle, of Albany; stepsisters, Christie McMillon, Johnnie Mae Tate and Mandy McDill; father-in-law and mother-in-law, B.J. and Pat Foster, of Denham Springs; and numerous nieces, nephews, brothers- in-law, sisters-in-law and friends in Louisiana and Alaska. Visitation will be on Wednesday, Jan. 19, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Denham Springs, 308 N. River Road, and Thursday, Jan. 20, from 9 a.m. until services at 10 a.m. Burial to follow in Evergreen Memorial Park in Denham Springs. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate on: 4/14/2000 FOSTER, WILLIAM BARNES "BILLY" A retired welder instructor for Louisiana Technical College, Hammond area campus, and a resident of Hammond, he died Thursday, April 13, 2000, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 77 and a native of Tylertown, Miss. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and after 8 a.m. Saturday. Religious services in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Albany. Survived by his wife, Colleen Scot Foster, Hammond; two daughters, Judy Lavell Foster, Hammond, and Trudy Lanee Landry, Morgan City; a brother, Norman R. Foster, Baton Rouge; and two sisters, Catherine Brown and Florence Foster, both of Springfield. Preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Viola Randal Foster; and two brothers, Benjamin Foster Jr. and George L. Foster. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church of Albany. He was a member of Louisiana Retired Teachers Association and Veterans of Foreign Wars and a lifetime member of Disabled American Veterans. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 8/25/2009 FOSTER, WINNIE BUTLER Winnie Butler Foster (Ma-mie) age 76, entered into eternal rest August 18, 2009 at Herman Memorial Medical Center in Houston, Texas. She was the wife of the late Shedrick Foster, Sr. Mother of Jeanette Foster Finn, Janice Foster Franklin, the late Patricia Foster, Linda Foster, Brenda Foster Perkins and Shedrick Foster, Jr. A lifelong resident of Amite, LA, she was the grandmother of 18 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Her great hospitality will be missed by many. She was well known and loved by many, near and far. She was preceded in death by her husband, mother, father, 1 sister, 6 brothers, 1 daughter, and 1 granddaughter. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Home Going Celebration at Little Bethel Baptist Church, 210 W. Palmetto St. in Amite, LA. Visitation will be on Tuesday evening, August25, 2009 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and the funeral service will be Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 11 a.m. Richardson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/foster.txt