Gill obituaries (A-I), 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: Gill, Alfred Lewis, Sr. 11 Aug 2000 Aug 2000 Don Johnson Gill, Allie Ruth Prine 11 Aug 2002 Sep 2002 Don Johnson Gill, Bobby 17 Oct 2005 Nov 2005 Jerry Nelson Gill, Bobby Kent 6 Mar 2008 Mar 2008 Jerry Nelson Gill, Brenda Newell 30 Aug 1998 Feb 1999 Don Johnson Gill, Bruce Chester 12 Aug 2006 Aug 2006 Jerry Nelson Gill, Carl Gene 11 Aug 2005 Aug 2005 Jerry Nelson Gill, Charlie Major, Sr. 1 Mar 2011 Mar 2011 Jerry Nelson Gill, Chester Walter 16 Jun 2003 Jul 2003 Don Johnson Gill, Dedric H. 21 Apr 1950 Jan 2005 Jerry Nelson Gill, Dedric H., Jr. 15 Oct 2001 Oct 2001 Don Johnson Gill, Dorothy Ruth Nason 12 Nov 2008 Nov 2008 Jerry Nelson Gill, Evelyn 10 Dec 2000 Dec 2000 Don Johnson Gill, Frances Vitrano Lato 4 Jan 1999 Jan 1999 Don Johnson Gill, George W. 22 Oct 1954 Dec 2007 Jerry Nelson Gill, Gorman W. 12 Mar 2008 Mar 2008 Jerry Nelson Gill, Hellen Louise Fortenberry 21 Jan 2013 Feb 2013 Jerry Nelson Gill, Hollie Ann 15 Jun 2013 Jun 2013 Jerry Nelson Gill, Hollis T., Sr. 13 Oct 1997 Feb 1999 Don Johnson Gill, Homer Wilson 15 Apr 2008 May 2008 Jerry Nelson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/11/2000 GILL, ALFRED LEWIS SR. "LOUIE" A loving father and grandfather who enjoyed hunting, fishing and car racing, he died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug, 9, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 75, a native of Chesbrough, a resident of Greensburg and a former resident of Baton Rouge. He was a retired superintendent of fire alarms with East Baton Rouge Parish Fire Department and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visitation was at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday. Visiting at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Ace McVea. Interment in Red Bluff Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by his wife, Eunice Hurst Gill, Greensburg; two daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda and Bill Wilson, Gillsburg, and Sandra and Chris Pace, Greensburg; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Lewis Gill Jr. and Yvonne Gill, Baton Rouge, and Kevin Gill, Greensburg; seven grand- children and their spouses, Staci and Ferrel Fooshee, Lewis Gill III and Dawn Crnjak, Jason and Kim Gill, Holly and Charles Brumfield, Beth McNabb, Colby Pace and Sunne Pace; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Maxie Hutchinson, Tangipahoa, and Mary Joyce Allen, Baton Rouge; two brothers, Gorman W. Gill, Kentwood, and Nolan Gill, Baton Rouge; a sister-in-law, Hilda B. Gill, Baton Rouge; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, Walter J. Gill; mother, Dixie Singleton Gill; stepmother, Cleo Phelps Gill; and a brother, Sammie Gill. He was a member of VFW, Kentwood, American Legion Post, Greensburg, AFL-CIO, Baton Rouge, and Red Bluff Baptist Church, Greensburg. Pallbearers will be his nephews and special friend, Mike Harrison, Houston. The family extends a special thank you to Michael Castine, M.D., Charles Berggreen, M.D., Donna Bryant, N.P., Richard Rathbone, M.D., Angelo Annaloro Jr., M.D., and Boyd Helm, M.D. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 8/11/2002 GILL, ALLIE RUTH PRINE Albany - Allie Ruth Prine Gill, 73, died Thursday, Aug. 8, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Columbia, Miss. She is survived by two daughters, Elaine Johnson and Bobbie Gill Schnepf, both of Albany; one son, Benjamin Gill of Albany; one brother, John R. Prine of Chalmette; two sisters, Lois Prince of Baton Rouge and Texie Ray Young of Ponchatoula; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Earl Gill; her parents, two sisters and five brothers. Visitation will be Monday at Geisler Funeral Home in Albany from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Hutchinson Cemetery in Albany. Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 10/17/2005 GILL, BOBBY A millwright with Local 102 and Georgia Gulf and a resident of Baker, he died Friday, Oct. 14, 2005, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 67 and a native of Amite. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Monday, Oct. 17, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Chris Maynard. Interment in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Gill; daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Robert McGaha; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Carl Gill, Donald and Patricia Gill, and Michael Gill; sister, Shirley Maxwell; brother, Alfred Gill; and five grandchildren, Derek and Christina McGaha and Megan, Logan and Amber Gill. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alonzo and Maxie Gill; son, Ronnie Gill; brother, Tim Gill; and stepbrother, Alonzo Gill Jr. Pallbearers will be Alfred, Carl and Donald Gill, Derek and Robert McGaha and Richard Hebert. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 3/6/2008 GILL, BOBBY KENT Mr. Bobby Kent Gill, Sr. died on March 4, 2008 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was 72 years old, a thoroughbred horse breeder and trainer; US Air Force veteran; and native and resident of Albany. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Jane Bankston Gill, Albany; mother, Margaret "Maggie" Hutchinson Mullen, Albany; 2 daughters Cyndi Gill Burchfield, Albany and Belinda Gill Thompson, MS; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby K. Gill, Jr. and Renee Gill, Albany; 8 grandchildren, Duke Cunningham, Jeffery Lambeth, Kyle Lambeth, Laura Lambeth, Leslie Burchfield, Bobby Joe Gill, Cydal Gill, and Hanna Gill; 3 great-grandchildren, Dreyeton Cunningham, Presley Duffy, and Ella Lambeth; 1/2 sister, Ramona Howell, MS and 1/2 brother, David Gill, Covington. He was preceded in death by his father, David Levi Gill; sister, Essie Parent; step-father, Jim Mullen and grandmother, Vinnie Hutchinson. Family an d friends are invited to the visitation on Friday, March 7, 2008 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2503 Old Baton Rouge Highway, Hammond,LA from 10 am until the religious service at 12 noon conducted by Bishop Wylie Landry. Interment will follow in Bankson Cemetery, 4th Ward, Albany, LA. Geisler Funeral Home of Albany in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed on line at www.geislerfuneralhome.net. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/30/1998 GILL, BRENDA NEWELL A resident of Amite, she died at 1:40 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 1998, at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. She was 51. Visiting at Hillsdale Baptist Church, Hillsdale, after 6 p.m. Sunday. Religious services at 11 a.m. Monday conducted by the Rev. Jerry Nance. Interment in Sharkey Cemetery, Amite. Survived by husband, Harrison R. Gill III, Amite; three sons, Gregory L. Phillips, Metairie, Ryan B. Phillips and Jason E. Gill, both of Amite; three sisters, Barbara Barnett, Baker, Debbie Harvin, Amite, and Donna Redden, Walker; and four brothers, Carol Austin Newell, Pasadena, Texas, Eddie Newell, Amite, Terry Newell, Greensboro, N.C., and Kevin Newell, Amite. Preceded in death by parents, William Austin and Lillie Davis Newell; and a brother, Charles Newell. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 8/12/2006 GILL, BRUCE CHESTER Bruce Chester Gill, a resident of Albany, died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006, at Ochsner Clinic in Baton Rouge. Bruce was 49 years old, born Monday, Dec. 10, 1956, in Hammond. He was a Southern Baptist evangelist who preached the Gospel all over the United States for 22 years. He was also an avid deer hunter. Surviving are his wife, Tressa Gregoire Gill; daughters, Casey Rue and Jamie Lane Gill; son, Taylor Wayne Gill; mother, Florence Davis Gill; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Sheila Gill Kinchen and L. Jerry Kinchen, Tressa Gill Black, and Sybil Gill Stewart and Larry Stewart. He was preceded in death by his father, Chester Gill; son, Chet Gregoire Gill; and grandparents, John C. and Aurilla Moore Gill and Lawrence "Hick" and Edna Coates Davis. Friends were received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond on Friday, Aug. 11, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Albany, on Saturday from 9 a.m. until service at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. E-mail condolences to: hmckneely@i-55.com / subject line: Gill. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 8/11/2005 GILL, CARL GENE A resident and native of Independence, he died at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Covington. He was 65. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday. Graveside service at Greenoaks Memorial Park, Baton Rouge, at 2 p.m. Thursday. Survived by three brothers, Lewis Gill and wife Grace, Metairie, James Gill, Amite, and Homer Gill, Independence; two sisters, Irene Bryant and husband Fred, St. Francisville, and Angie Ferrara, Independence; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Wilda Cutrer Gill; brother, Roy Gill; and two sisters, Agnes Adams and Evelyn Gill. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/1/2011 GILL, CHARLIE MAJOR, SR. Charlie Major Gill Sr. was born June 7, 1948, and passed away at 4:14 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, at his residence in Greensburg surrounded by his loving family. He was 62 and a native of Kentwood. Charlie was a U.S. Army veteran who served our country during the Vietnam War. Charlie is survived by his wife, Belinda Mae Allen Gill, Greensburg; two sons, Charlie M. Gill Jr. and wife Tisha and Davis Ray Gill and wife Shellie, all of Greensburg; sister, Betty Ray Bryant, Amite; brother, Earl Gill and wife Delores, Amite; four grandchildren, John Gill, Mark Gill, Brandon Gill and Jordan Gill. Preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Wanzie Tate Gill; and two brothers, Leo Buster Gill and Earnest Gill. Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday, March 1, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Visiting on Wednesday, March 2, at Living Word Christian Center, 2416 La. 63, Pine Grove, from 9 a.m. until Celebration of Life service at 11 a.m. with Brother Warren Kinchen officiating. Family would like to thank Community Care Hospice and Catherine Swicegood, R.N., for all their love and care for Mr. Charlie. An on-line guestbook is available at www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com. McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is at I-55N and La. 16W next to Hood Automotive and behind Mr. Tom Car Wash and Holiday Inn Express. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/16/2003 GILL, CHESTER WALTER Albany - Chester Walter Gill, 80, died Friday, June 13, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. A native and lifelong resident of Albany, he was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where he was a deacon and Sunday School teacher. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and timber consultant. Survivors include his wife, Florence Davis Gill of Albany; one son, Bruce Gill of Albany; three daughters, Sheila Gill Kinchen and Sybil Stewart, both of Albany, and Teressa Gill Kraft Black of Pascagoula, Miss.; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Calvin and Aurilla Moore Gill; five brothers, Norman, Leland, Thomas, Wayne and Lucius Gill; one sister, Ola Gill Rogers; and an infant grandson. Visitation is today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Bruce Gill conducts the funeral at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 4/21/1950 GILL, DEDRIC H. Funeral services were held Sunday for Dedric H. Gill, 54, who died at his home in Tangipahoa Saturday. Interment was in Tangipahoa cemetery with the McKneely Funeral Home in charge. He is survived by his widow, the former Nellie Edgar; a son, D. H. Gill, Jr. of Tangipahoa; a daughter, Nell Rose Gill of Tangipahoa; two brothers, Walter J. and Sidney Gill of Tangipahoa; two sisters, Mrs. N. J. Ricks of Tangipahoa and Mrs. Florence Detriles of New Orleans. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/15/2001 GILL, DEDRIC H. JR. A retired dairy farmer and Kentwood business man, he died at the age of 62 on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was a native of New Orleans and a longtime resident of Tangipahoa. Visiting at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Visiting at First United Methodist Church, Amite, from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Chris Watkins, the Rev. Bill Willis and Brother Harold Bankston. Internment in Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa. He is survived by his wife, Diane Smith Gill, Tangipahoa; three sons and daughters-in-law, Dedric H. III and Judith Putjenter Gill, Omaha, Neb., David Edgar and Dana Peel Gill, Omaha, and Don Michael and Amy Fleniken Gill, Tangipahoa; a sister and brother-in-law, Nell Rose Gill Morris and Dr. James P. Morris III, Tangipahoa; two brothers-in-law and sisters-in- law, William H. "Skip" Smith and Carolyn Dixon Smith, Hazlehurst, Miss., Susan Smith Wall and Charles Allen Wall Jr., Walnut Creek, Calif.; mother- in-law, Nell K. Smith of Amite; six grandchildren, Sarah Jean Gill, Hannah Elizabeth Gill, Dedric Hillery Gill IV and Mary Katherine Gill, Omaha, and Elizabeth Nell Gill and Don Michael Gill Jr., Tangipahoa; nieces, Hillery Nell Morris, Chicago, and Elizabeth Ashton Wall, Walnut Creek; three nephews, Charles Allen "Chaz" Wall III, Walnut Creek, Bradd Wilson Smith, Hazlehurst, and Dr. William Todd Smith, Jackson, Miss. Preceded in death by parents, Dedric H. Gill Sr. and Nellie Lee Edgar Gill; and father-in-law, William H. "Jack" Smith, formerly of Hammond and Hazlehurst. Pallbearers will be Dedric H. Gill III, David E. Gill, Don M. Gill, James P. Morris III, William H. "Skip" Smith Jr., Gerald Morris, James Tolar, William Quin, Charles A. Wall Jr. and Earl Walls. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/12/2008 GILL, DOROTHY RUTH NASON A native of Oktibbeha County, Miss., she died at 5:05 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at her residence near Kentwood. She was 78 and a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church. Visitation at Spring Creek Baptist Church, Spring Creek, on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Danny Smith and the Rev. Bill Boulton. Interment in Spring Creek Cemetery, Kentwood. She is survived by two daughters, Linda G. Betz, Baton Rouge, and Ruth G. Konzelman and husband Randy, Kentwood; five grandchildren, David Betz and wife Hondi, and Daniel Betz, all of Baton Rouge, Mark Konzelman, Kentwood, and his fiancŽe, Elizabeth G. Wall, Osyka, Miss., and Sarah Ruth Konzelman and Matthew Konzelman, both of Kentwood; great- granddaughter, Rebecca Betz, Baton Rouge; five sisters, Vitula N. Edmonds, Starkville, Miss., Annette N. Allen and Patsy N. Wilson, both of Jackson, Miss., and Theople N. Hurst and Bobbie Magee, both of Kentwood; three brothers, John D. Nason II and Jerrell Nason, both of Sturgis, Miss., and Mike Nason, Kentwood; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Gorman W. Gill; parents, John D. Nason Sr. and Emma Girtha Nason; sister, Pauline N. Jackson; and two brothers, James Nason and Raymond Nason. Arrangements by McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 12/10/2000 GILL, EVELYN "SIS" Albany - Evelyn "Sis" Gill, 77, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, at North Oaks Medical Center. A native and resident of Albany, she was a housewife, a 50-year member of Albany Homemaker's Club, clerk for Bethlehem Baptist Church and Sunday School secretary. Survivors include two daughters, Annette Russell and Shirley Sullivan; three sisters, Vera Koleszour, Mildred Maruschak and Patsy Glascock; a brother Dewitt Glascock, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Her husband, Thomas Gill, and a granddaughter preceded her in death. Visitation will be at Geisler Funeral Home in Albany tonight from 6 to 9 and Monday from 8 until the funeral at 10 a.m. Joe Dunn and Roger Sullivan will conduct the service. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery. The family requests that donations be sent to Bethlehem Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1030, Albany, 70711, in memory of "Mrs. Sis." *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/4/1999 GILL, FRANCES VITRANO LATO A resident and native of Independence, she died Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, Independence. She was 66. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Religious services at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, at 10 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Dean Martin. Entombment in Colonial Mausoleum. Survived by husband, Homer W. Gill, Independence; a son, Vincent Charles Lato, Independence; three daughters, Angela Smith, Independence, JoAnn Pone, Prairieville, and Lisa Bradley, Hammond; 10 grandchildren; four brothers, Johnny Vitrano, Vincent Vitrano and Carlo Vitrano, all of Independence, and Tony Vitrano, Baton Rouge; and three sisters, Mary Caruso and Sena Ciacco, both of Baton Rouge, and Catherine Elms, Oklahoma. Preceded in death by her first husband, Sam V. Lato; parents, Vincent and Mary Triolo Vitrano; a sister, JoAnn Petitto; and two brothers, Joe and Jake Vitrano. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 10/22/1954 GILL, GEORGE W. Hammond fire chief George W. Gill, 49, [pictured] passed away Tuesday at Ochsner Foundation hospital in New Orleans. Funeral services were held Wednesday from First Baptist Church; interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Hammond. The Thomas Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He was the son of the late Jesse and Mitchell Gill; born in Tangipahoa but had been a resident of Hammond the greater part of his life. He is survived by his wife, the former Loretta Hodges; one son, Willard Gill, 20, a student at Southeastern College; one brother, Tom Gill of Hammond; five sisters, Mrs. Laura Stevens of Hammond, Mrs. Susie Hooks of Pineville, Mrs. Ella Thomas of Jackson, Tenn., Mrs. Nora Davis and Mrs. Beatrice Pericone of Baton Rouge. [From "The Stroller" article - An infant son preceded him in death, February 19, 1949.] *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/12/2008 GILL, GORMAN W. Gorman W. Gill died at 2:26 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was 85, a native of Chesbrough and a resident of Kentwood. He was a member of Spring Creek Masonic Lodge 184, president of the Kentwood Livestock Sales for 27 years and a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, having served in the 423rd Bomber Squadron. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, on Wednesday, March 12, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting at Spring Creek Baptist Church, Spring Creek, on Thursday from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Danny Smith and the Rev. Bill Boulton. Interment in Spring Creek Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Dorothy Nason Gill, Kentwood; two daughters, Linda G. Betz, Baton Rouge, and Ruth G. Konzelman and husband Randy, Kentwood; five grandchildren, David Betz and wife Hondie, and Daniel Betz, all of Baton Rouge, and Mark, Sarah and Matthew Konzelman, all of Kentwood; great-granddaughter, Rebecca Betz, Baton Rouge; sister, Mary Joyce Allen, Baton Rouge; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, Walter Jesse Gill and wife Cleo Phelps Gill; mother, Dixie Singleton Gill; three brothers, Walter Jesse Gill Jr., Alfred Lewis Gill and Nolan Willie Gill; and sister, Maxie G. Hutchinson. For more information, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/21/2013 GILL, HELLEN LOUISE FORTENBERRY A longtime resident of Jackson, LA, Hellen Louise Fortenberry Gill died on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the Baton Rouge General on Bluebonnet. She was a native of Washington Parish and a retired employee of East Louisiana State Hospital, where she worked for over 28 years. Visitation will be at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. in Clinton, LA on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 from 5pm until 7pm and then on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the Second Baptist Church of Jackson from 8am until memorial services at 10am. She is survived by two sons: Terry Wayne Wall and his wife Linda B. Wall of Albany, LA; and John Ryals and his wife Sheila Ryals of Baton Rouge; two brothers, Hubert Fortenberry Jr and his wife Betty of Kentwood; and Bruce Gaylord Fortenberry and his wife Sherry Fortenberry of Kentwood; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She is also survived by her life- long best friend, Janice Faye Manchester. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert Fortenberry Sr.and Ludie DeLee, and by her sister, Annette Liklider. She enjoyed puzzles, reading her Bible and vegetable gardening. Share sympathies, memories, and condolences at www.CharletFuneralHome.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/15/2013 GILL, HOLLIE ANN Age 5 and a native of Ponchatoula LA, Hollie grew her angel wings and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. She lived life to the fullest and enjoyed spending time with her family. Hollie is survived by her parents, John Gill & Nicole Pinion Gill; brothers, Steven, John, Nate and Jonathan Gill; grandparents, Rita Aron, Hollis Smith, Ronnie and Paula Effler, Steven and Kate Pinion; great grandparents, John and Erlene' Thompson; aunts and uncles, Jean' and Jody Pinion, Angel and Adam Parker, MaRanda Smith, James & Amanda Pinion; cousins, Phobe Pinion, Avasia, Marilee, Dayla and Saydee Parker, Lakin James and Sandra Pinion; and "nanny" Liana Stanga. She was preceded in death by her half-brother, Jason Gill; aunt, Mary Lynn Gill; great grandmother, Mary Grice; great grandparents, Mervin & Levonia Pinion. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, 1190 Hwy 51 North, Ponchatoula on Saturday , June 15, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home chapel on Friday, June 14, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and again on Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral service time. The service will be conducted by Rev. David Diamond and interment will follow in Sandhill Cemetery in Ponchatoula. Condolences and other information are available online at www.thompsoncares.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/13/1997 GILL, HOLLIS T. SR. A barber for 40 years and a car salesman for Robinson Bros., he died Sunday, Oct. 12, 1997, at his residence in Prairieville. He was 64 and a native of Ponchatoula. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and after 8 a.m. Tuesday. Religious services at the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Lee Shipp of First New Testament Church. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived by wife, Patricia B. Gill; four daughters, Tuesday Flynn and Tammy Stewart, both of Denham Springs, Dorothy G. Miller and Sandra Boyd, both of Prairieville; a son, Hollis Timothy Gill Jr., Denham Springs; two brothers, Bobby Gill, Tampa, Fla., and Charles Ronald Gill, Baton Rouge; and 10 grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Lemuel and Dorothy Gill; two brothers and a sister. Pallbearers will be Stanley Binning, Frank Binning, Bob Reid, Marty Boyd, Mike Miller, and Tim Forbes. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/15/2008 GILL, HOMER WILSON Homer Wilson Gill, 74 years old of Independence, LA, died Saturday, April 12, 2008 in Independence. Homer was born on Saturday, April 14, 1934 in Roseland. He was a retired Merchant Marine. Surviving are 2 daughters, Victoria Allison Gill Pickering, Rhonda Denise Gill; 2 sons, Homer Wilson Gill Jr., Kimball Everette Gill; sister, Irene Bryant; 2 brothers, Lewis Gill, James ÒTinyÓ Gill; grandchildren, Haley Pickering and Grant Gill; great-grandchild, Bella Murr. He is preceded in death by ; parents; Wilda Cutrer Gill and Lee Gill, siblings; Roy Gill, Angie Ferrara, Agnes Adams, Evelyn Gill and Carl Gill. Friends will be received Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond from 11:30a.m. until services. Services will be held in the funeral home chapel Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 1:00p.m. with Rev. Mitch Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the Green Oaks Cemetery, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Diabetes Foundation, 808 N. Causeway Blvd. Metairie La. 70001. An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.harrymckneely.com *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/gill.txt