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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 Johnson, Adell 16 Jan 2002 Feb, 2002 Don Johnson Johnson, Amer Lee 6 Jul 2001 Aug, 2001 Don Johnson Johnson, Anna Bravata 15 Oct 2004 Oct, 2004 Jerry Nelson Johnson, Archie Lee 13 Feb 2008 Feb, 2008 Jerry Nelson Johnson, Arthur Whitfield 23 Feb 2001 Feb, 2001 Don Johnson Johnson, Barbara 8 Dec 2003 Jan, 2004 Don Johnson Johnson, Bernice 5 Apr 2005 Apr, 2005 Jerry Nelson Johnson, Bernice Sibley 7 Jan 2001 Jan, 2001 Don Johnson Johnson, Bernice Widow 25 Feb 2005 Feb, 2005 Jerry Nelson Johnson, Bertha 31 Oct 2002 Nov, 2002 Don Johnson Johnson, Betty Oct, 2013 Jerry Nelson Johnson, Betty Bernice 18 Mar 2001 Mar, 2001 Don Johnson Johnson, Bill Apr, 2013 Jerry Nelson Johnson, Billy Ray 25 May 2008 Jun, 2008 Jerry Nelson Johnson, Billy Wallace 23 Mar 2012 Mar, 2012 Jerry Nelson Johnson, Bobby Hemphill 12 Jun 2000 Jul, 2000 Don Johnson Johnson, Brian Carroll 11 Dec 2007 Dec, 2007 Jerry Nelson Johnson, Carl Monroe 2 Jan 2003 Jan, 2003 Don Johnson Johnson, Carrie Mae 23 Feb 2006 Mar, 2006 Jerry Nelson Johnson, Carrie Mae Sanders 24 Jul 1999 Jul, 1999 Don Johnson Johnson, Charles Gerald Sr. 18 Sep 2009 Sep, 2009 Jerry Nelson Johnson, Charles Ray 8 Jun 2010 Jun, 2010 Jerry Nelson Johnson, Charlie 21 Feb 1999 Feb, 1999 Don Johnson Johnson, Charlotte 31 Mar 2003 Mar, 2003 Don Johnson Johnson, Clemetine R. 15 Nov 2000 Nov, 2000 Don Johnson Johnson, Clyde J. 4 Jun 2009 Jun, 2009 Jerry Nelson Johnson, Clyde N. 2 Apr 2004 Apr, 2004 Jerry Nelson Johnson, Corey Martin 7 Sep 2006 Sep, 2006 Jerry Nelson Johnson, Cornelious McClendon 5 Mar 2010 Mar, 2010 Jerry Nelson Johnson, Curtis 15 Oct 2002 Nov, 2002 Don Johnson ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 1/16/2002 JOHNSON, ADELL AMITE - Adell Johnson, 86, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She is survived by three sisters, Lois Atkins and Genoria Wheeler, both of Amite, and Corrine Atkins of Hammond, Ind. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Glaspy; her parents, William and Ruth Johnson; a sister, Polly Murray; brothers, Sam and Wilbert Green Jr. and Coney and Billy Johnson. Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite. The Rev. Frank Garrett Jr. will conduct the funeral Saturday at Greater Trinity AME Church at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Turner's Chapel Cemetery, Greensburg. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 7/06/2001 JOHNSON, AMER LEE KENNER - Amer Lee Johnson, 92, died June 28, 2001, at her home. She was a native of Ponchatoula, a member of East Jefferson prayer and Bible band, former matron of Star of Faith Order of Eastern Star, a deaconess at Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church and a homemaker. Survivors include two daughters, Lucille Dillsworth and Audrey Mae Chaney; and three sons, Archie Lee Jr., Alvin and the Rev. Leroy Johnson; 42 grandchildren, 63 great-grand- children and 41 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be tonight from 5 to 8 at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond. The Rev. Leroy Taylor will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. at Little Zion Baptist Church, 2200 Kenner Ave., Kenner, and burial will be in Providence Memorial Park, Metairie. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/15/2004 JOHNSON, ANNA BRAVATA Died at 1:10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was 77, a native of Tickfaw and a resident of Independence. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. Saturday. Religious service at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Paul McDuffie. Interment in Colonial Cemetery, Independence. Survived by a son, Russell J. Johnson Jr., Independence; daughter-in-law, Adra L. Johnson; grandsons, Russell Johnson III and Brett Johnson; granddaughters, Lauren Wong and Megan Orlando; two sisters, Josephine Caldorera, Tickfaw, and Mary Grace Bravata, Baton Rouge; and two brothers, Sam Bravata, Hammond, and Joe John Bravata, Tickfaw. Preceded in death by her husband, Russell J. Johnson Sr.; three brothers, Nick Bravata, Dominick Bravata and Vincent Bravata; and parents, Charles and Josephine Guzzardo Bravata. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 2/13/2008 JOHNSON, ARCHIE LEE Archie Lee Johnson was born on July 12, 1924, to Armer Lee Cook Johnson and Archie Johnson in Shaw, Mississippi. Archie was enlisted in the United States Army on June 19, 1943 as a Rifle Marksman received a European African Middle Eastern Ribbon with two bronze stars and World War II Victory Medal on November 16, 1945. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 564 and a Mason Brother. His life ended on Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. at the Tangi Pine Nursing Home in Amite at age 83. Archie was married to Rosa Lee Self Johnson on March 26, 1946, and to that union they had 14 children. He is survived by his children, Gloria Lloyd (Willie), Houston, Texas; Geraldine Harris (Otha), Belle Rose, Louisiana; Brenda Perry (Joseph), Kentwood, Louisiana; Charles Johnson (Gail), Clearwater, Florida; Carla Moye, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Sandra Johnson, Deatsville, Alabama; Marilyn Grimes, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; the Rev. Jeffery Johnson, Independence, Louisiana; Kenneth (Cara), Hampton, Georgia; Ronald Johnson, Montgomery, Alabama; Donna Johnson, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Tracey Gauff (Keith), Zachary, Louisiana; one brother, the Rev. Leroy Johnson (Simmie), Fairfield, California; two sisters, Lucille Dillworth and Audrey Chaney both of Metairie, Louisiana; two sisters-in-law, Carolyn Johnson of Metairie, and Dr. Clara Robinson of Hammond; a brother-in-law, Clevon Self (Tina) of New Iberia; and a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Armer Lee Cook Johnson and ARchie Johnson; a sister, Essie Lee Taylor, a brother, Alvin Johnson, grandmother, Anna Stewart Chrystal, grandfather, Arch Stewart, a son, Archie Levelt Johnson and a daughter, Tamera LeShay Johnson. Visiting at Bakers A.M.E. Zion Church, 28962 Hwy. 40 West, Independence, Rev Audrey Kinney, pastor from 5:00 p.m. Thursday until relgious services at 7:00 p.m. the Rev. Jeffrey Johnson will bring the eulogy. The Rev. Leroy Taylor officiating. Dismissal at 11 am. Friday. Interment in Port Hudson National Cemetery, Zachary. In lieu of flowers, make donations to Bakers AME Zion Church Memorial Fund. Arrangements by MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Inc., Denham Springs. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 2/23/2001 JOHNSON, ARTHUR WHITFIELD ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. - Arthur Whitfield Johnson, 84, died Feb. 15, 2001, at his home. He was a native of Galax, Va., and a member of Valley View Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and retired from the Army. He was also a salesman for Kentucky Pen Wholesale in Louisville. He is survived by one son, Richard Johnson of Elizabethtown, Ky.; two daughters, Darlene Gravett of Boiling Springs, N.C., and Rachel Gomilla of Hammond; one sister, Hellen Carter of Roanoke, Va.; six grand- children and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nadine May Johnson. The Rev. K. Christian Burton conducted the funeral Sunday at Brown Funeral Home, anda full-military burial was held in Hardin Memorial Park. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 12/8/2003 JOHNSON, BARBARA Washington, D.C. - Barbara Johnson, 54, died at her home Monday, Dec. 1, 2003. A native of Tangipahoa, she is survived by one son, David Donnell Hartley of San Antonio; five sisters, Rose Maria Herald of Temple Hill Maryland, Hester Putmon of Kentwood; Gwen Pruitt of Hammond, Linda Williams and Sharon Pool of Hammond; and her mother, Rose Lee Pool of Kentwood. She was preceded in death by her father, Wilton Pool Sr.; her husband, Julius Johnson; two brothers, Wilton Pool Jr. and Charles L. Pool; and her grandparents, Richard and Mamie Pool and Idella and Wilson Chandler. Visitation will be Tuesday at Quinn Chapel AME Church, Tangipahoa, from 11 until the funeral at 1 p.m. The Rev. Marshall Holiday will officiate. Burial will be in Brown-Quinn Cemetery, Tangipahoa. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/5/2005 JOHNSON, BERNICE California -- Bernice D. Johnson, 90, died Saturday, March 26, 2005. She was a member of Jerusalem COGIC. Survivors include two daughters, Beulah Veal of New Orleans and Shirley Freeman of California; seven sons, Calvin, Frank, Paul, Nathaniel, Washington, Jimmy and Charles; one brother, John Davis of Baton Rouge; 39 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and 21 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Johnson; her parents, her son and nine sisters and brothers. The Rev. Raymond Harrell will conduct the funeral Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond. Burial will be at Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 1/07/2001 JOHNSON, BERNICE SIBLEY WALKER - Bernice Sibley Johnson, 84, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001, at Summit Hospital, Baton Rouge. She was a native of Livingston, resident of Walker and member of First United Methodist Church there. Survivors include two sons, Grant Johnson of Livingston and Billy Johnson of Walker; two sisters, Winnie Mack, Holden, and Amy Sibley, Livingston; two brothers, Sidney Sibley of Walker and Fuqua Sibley Livingston; four grand- children and eight great-grandchildren. Her husband, Irie W. Johnson, preceded her in death as did two sisters and two brothers. The Rev. Russell Hinson conducted the funeral Saturday at the Seale Funeral Home, Livingston. Interment followed in Irie Johnson Family Cemetery, Walker. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 2/25/2005 JOHNSON, BERNICE WIDOW Bernice Widow Johnson, 67, a native of Baldwin, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. Survivors include her son, Gregory Broussard of Hammond. Her parents, the Rev. Martin Widow and Irene Smith Widow, preceded her in death. Visitation will be Saturday at Butler's AME Zion Church, Amite, from 11 a.m. until the funeral at 1 p.m. The Rev. Francis Williams will conduct the service, and burial will be at Butler's Cemetery, Amite. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 10/31/2002 JOHNSON, BERTHA PONCHATOULA - Bertha Johnson, 81, died Monday, Oct. 28, 2002, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Robert Johnson of Ponchatoula; one daughter, Diane Washington Barze of Atlanta; one son, Oliver Johnson of Hondo, Texas; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday at New Zion Baptist Church, Hammond, from 4 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Bruce Graves will conduct the funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. ************************************************************************* Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, LA JOHNSON, BETTY Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Johnson, 75, will be 2pm Tuesday in the chapel of Seale Funeral Home; visitation will begin at 12 noon until time of service. Mrs. John was born on June 13, 1938 in Tangipahoa Parish and departed from this life on Thursday September 12, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center Hammond. She was a homemaker; she enjoyed gardening; and had a passion for staying on the go, traveling. She is preceded in death by her parents Thad and Georgia Mae Payne Edwards; husband Dewayne Johnson; grandson Brannon Scallan. Survivors include her daughters Lisa Willie and Tracey Jackson; her sons Donald Campbell and Richard Kinney; her sisters Susie Davidson, Georgia Hydell and Leona Efferson; also survived by 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, host of nieces and nephews. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/18/2001 JOHNSON, BETTY BERNICE A resident and native of Kentwood, she died at 7:10 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2001, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 76. Visitation at Bethel Baptist Church, Bolivar, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Visitation at the church from 8 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Ward Barr. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. Survived by her husband, William Milton Johnson Sr., Kentwood; a son, William M. Johnson Jr., Baton Rouge; a daughter, Beverly D. Leibenguth, Dallas; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a daughter, Betty J. Johnson; and a son, W. Alan Johnson. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bethel Baptist Church Building Fund, 10282 La. 38, Kentwood, LA 70444. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************* Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, LA JOHNSON, BILL "COACH" Coach Bill Johnson, age 88, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away Sunday morning April 14, 2013, at 2:45 a.m. at Lane Memorial Hospital in Zachary, LA. He was born January 22, 1925 in Kurthwood, LA. A World War II veteran, he served in the 6th Army 782nd Eng. Petr. Dist. Co. in the South Pacific during the Philippine Invasion. Coach Johnson graduated from LSU and returned to get a Masters Degree in Administration. He taught school in Tangipahoa and St. Tammany Parishes. He also coached basketball at Fifth Ward in Bush, LA. and Ponchatoula High School, compiling impressive winning records at both schools. From 1956 through 1964 he also coached football at Ponchatoula High School, enjoying great success in this sport as well. In 1964 he was appointed Director of Distributive Education and eventually Assistant Superintendent of Vocational Education for the State of Louisiana. He was a very progressive educator, along with his boss and lifelong friend, Bill Dodd, Superintendent of Education. Major reforms in education in Louisiana were ushered in under their direction. Integration and Vocational Education saw great strides during this era. Coach Johnson retired after 20 years, and for the next 43 years, dealt in real estate ventures. Nothing was too small or too big. Most notably organizing hunting clubs in Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas. He loved to hunt,to fish, and being at the camp with family and friends. Preceded in death by his wife, Helen Virginia Dunkle Johnson; his parents, Oscar and Edna Johnson; his brother, Joe Johnson; and sisters Clarice Indest and Lucy Taylor. He is survived by sons, Willliam O. Johnson, Woodville, MS; George C. Johnson, Denham Springs, LA; John M. Johnson, Ponchatoula, LA; daughters, Margaret Porche, Metairie, LA and Sharon Flaccomio, Woodville, MS; ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren, as well as numerous nephews and nieces. Coach Johnson accepted Christ as his savior three years ago and has had a long association with the First Baptist Church in Ponchatoula. The family would like to thank the numerous friends, relatives and ball players, who have been so kind as to include our father in their lives these last few years. Enough cannot be said of Kevin Braun's kindness and generosity. A visitation will be held on Wednesday April 17, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula. Services will be held on Thursday April 18, 2013 at 11:00 am at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Avenue of Flags 500 Pine St. Ponchatoula, LA 70454. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 5/25/2008 JOHNSON, BILLY RAY The angels came and carried Billy Ray Johnson from the Hammond Nursing Home on Thursday, May 22, 2008. He was a loving, wonderful husband and soulmate to Ruby Johnson for more than 35 years. He was a doting father to Tommy Ray Johnson, Greensburg, and Larry and Sybil Brenner, LaPlace. He is also survived by his granddaughter and her husband, Rebecca Brenner Hicks and Ralph Lee Hicks Jr., of Abita Springs; grandsons, Lawrence Brenner Jr. and Wayne Daigrepont, of Kenner; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Lou and Joe Cutrer, Greensburg; along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was a retired truck driver and U.S. Air Force veteran who loved horses and old western movies. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Edith Carter Johnson. Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home of Amite on Monday, May 26, from 8 a.m. until chapel service at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Elester Raines and the Rev. Nita Jenkins. Burial in Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the family at P.O. Box 7, Amite, LA 70422. He was a member of College Town Baptist Church, Hammond. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/23/2012 JOHNSON, BILLY WALLACE An instrument technician and born-again Christian, he died at 4 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2012, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 50, a native of Independence and resident of Denham Springs. Visiting at Miracle Place Church, 2080 Main St., Baker, on Saturday, March 24, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by Bishop Ricky Sinclair. Survived by his stepfather, Donald McGregor Sr.; daughter, Jessica J. Johnson; son, Adam Johnson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Debbie and Harry Tamplain, and Cindy and Mike Pierce; brothers and sisters-in-law, Donnie and Mona McGregor, Brad Johnson, Lloyd and Bernita Johnson, Kenny and Earline Johnson, Curtis Johnson, and Lawrence Arnold; and two grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Wallace Johnson Sr.; mother, Peggy Joann Shaffer; and sister, Tammy Ray Torres. He attended Belaire High School and four years of votech college. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/12/2000 JOHNSON, BOBBIE HEMPHILL INDEPENDENCE - Bobbie Hemphill Johnson, 68, died Saturday, June 10, 2000, at North Oaks Medical Center.She was a native of Fayette, Ala. Survivors include three daughters, Leatrice Bigner, Baptist, Patricia and Florence Everett, Independence; four sons, Marvin Simpson, Albany, Terry and Richard Simpson and Michael Robinson, all of Independence; two brothers, Wayne Hemphill, Mississippi, and Robert Hemphill, Alabama; 11 grand- children and 22 great-grandchildren. Her parents, Samuel and Florence Stafford Hemphill; two sons, Johnny Wolfe and Truiett Lee Simpson Jr.; and two sisters, Jewell Johnson and Leola Coleman, preceded her in death. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 12/11/2007 JOHNSON, BRIAN CARROLL Brian Carroll Johnson, of Hammond, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, at Hammond Nursing Home. He was 42, born March 11, 1965, in Galveston, Texas. Surviving are his parents, Charles and Jessie Carlton Johnson; son, Brian Paul; daughter, Jennifer Carol; three sisters, Dawn Jody Carlton Davis, Donna Carlton Joffrion and Darlynne Bruning; two brothers, Charles Eric Johnson and Terry Lee Johnson; and two nieces, Amber Fontenot McCarthy and Amanda Fontenot Romo. A memorial service will be held at Still House Hollow Lake, Belton, Texas, at a later date. Condolences may be e-mailed to: condolence@bellsouth.net / subject line: Johnson. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/02/2003 JOHNSON, CARL MONROE A native of Independence, he died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002, at Summit Hospital. He was 69 and a resident of Denham Springs. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Visiting at the funeral home chapel from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment in Bankston Cemetery, 4th Ward. Survived by his wife of 49 years, Laura Messina Johnson of Denham Springs; a son, Chris Johnson of Denham Springs; two brothers, Johnnie Johnson of Independence and Clyde Johnson of Denham Springs; and a sister, Marlie J. Cutrer of Amite. Preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Hattie Bankston Johnson. He was a truck driver and a U.S. Army veteran. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 2/23/2006 JOHNSON, CARRIE MAE Carrie Mae Johnson, age 54, of Hammond, La., died Feb. 16, 2006. She was born August 14, 1951 in Independence, La. She was a homemaker. Surviving are mother, Myrtis Johnson, 3 brothers, Robert Jones, Charles Johnson and Lewis Johnson; three sons, Troy Johnson, Sean Johnson and Jerald Johnson; and 5 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Willie Wallace; father J.C. Johnson and sister, Brenda Ruffin. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 7/24/1999 JOHNSON, CARRIE MAE SANDERS A resident of Hammond, she died Sunday, July 18, 1999, at Dixon Medical Center, Covington. She was 84 and a native Drew, Miss. Visiting at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Visiting at First Church of God in Christ, Hammond, 3 p.m. until religious services at 7 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. James Jackson. Dismissal at 11 a.m. Monday. Interment in Holly Garden Cemetery. Survived by two daughters, Georgia Donald and Catherine Ard, both of Hammond; four sisters, Cora Horton, Los Angeles, Mary Dow and Mattie Carter, both of Sacramento, Calif., and Louvenia Adu, Palo Alto, Calif.; a brother, Dennis Sanders, Sacramento; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, a son, two brothers and four sisters. She was a member of the American Legion. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 9/18/2009 JOHNSON, CHARLES GERALD, SR. "C.G." He was a retired lieutenant with the Baton Rouge Police Department with 30 years of service, a native of Independence and a resident of Baton Rouge. He died at 12:29 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center at age 60. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, having received two Purple Heart medals. Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Thursday, Sept. 17, was from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation at the funeral home chapel on Friday from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Donald Mahan. Interment at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. C.G. is survived by his wife of 24 years, Darleen Phillips Johnson; daughters, Sarah Johnson and Kimberly Hood; sons, Brandon Phillips and wife Amanda, and Charles G. Johnson Jr.; sisters, Beverly Wascom and husband Jack, and Brenda Dorsa; grandchildren, Kylie, Kaylin and Kinsey Phillips and Shayde Johnson; mother-in-law, Anna Phillips; numerous nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; best friend, Rusty Rounds; and loyal companions, Annabelle and Walker. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Myrtle Garon; brother, Ed Bartholomew; father-in-law, Sulcer Phillips; and brother-in- law, Anthony Dorsa. Pallbearers will be Brandon Phillips, Rusty Rounds, Melvin Sibley, Glenn Pizzalato, Jack Wascom, Perry LaBauve, Noel Coffey and Bob Struppeck. Honorary pall-bearers are Police Chief Jeff LeDuff, Josh and Chad Rounds and members of the Baton Rouge Police Honor Guard. C.G. received the Outstanding Police Officer Award in 1979. He was a member of the Louisiana Peace Officers Association, Fraternal Order of Police and Military Order of the Purple Heart Louisiana. The family would like to thank Dr. Gerald Miletello, Dr. William Russell, Dr. James Hargroder, their staffs, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center MSCC of the Critical Care Unit, the Pulmonary staff of Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center as well as many friends for their support. C.G. was an avid hunter, fisherman, LSU baseball fan, cook and was also known for his landscaping expertise. He was a loving husband, father, brother and friend who will be missed by all who knew him. Memorial donations may be made to Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/8/2010 JOHNSON, CHARLES RAY Charles Ray Johnson, 81, of Ponchatoula, died Friday, June 4, 2010, at his residence. He was born Dec. 28, 1928, in Belton, Texas, son of the late Charles Johnson and the late Zelma Bell Johnson. Mr. Johnson served his country in the Navy during the Korean War in which he received the Purple Heart. He was a member of the VFW in Ponchatoula. Surviving are his wife, Jessie Carlton Johnson; two daughters, Dawn Carlton Davis and Donna Carlton Joffrion; two sons, Charles Eric Johnson and Terry Lee Johnson; brother, Lee Roy Johnson; sister, Vernelle Johnson Taunton; seven grand- children, Hunter, Amanda, Amber, Ben, Amy, Chris and Melanie; four great- grandchildren, Savannah, Shyanne, Sidney and Sean; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents and son, Brian Carroll Johnson. Friends will be received Wednesday, June 9, from noon until the memorial service at 2 p.m. at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond. Interment in Parklawn Memorial Gardens, Hammond. An online guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 2/21/1999 JOHNSON, CHARLIE A computer operator and a resident of Zachary, he died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999, at his daughter's home. He was 58 and a native of Kentwood. Visiting at Richardson Chapel Church of God in Christ, 10 a.m. Monday until religious services at 11 a.m., conducted by Supt. James Jerome Quillen. Interment in Cedar Grove Temple Church of God in Christ Cemetery. Survived by three daughters, Amonzejuretti J. "Monji" Clark, Baton Rouge, Aronji Johnson, Dallas, and Aronda Johnson, Zachary; two godsons, Lerard Fisher and Jeffrey Turner; two goddaughters, Lula Hayes and Taylor Watson; a sister, Matlee Briggs, Baton Rouge; four brothers, Isaac Elliott Johnson, Hosie Johnson Sr., and Jimmy Johnson, all of Baton Rouge, and Leroy Johnson, Raleigh, N.C.; five brothers-in-law, James O. Davis, Leroy Fisher, James Turner, Johnnie Turner and Albert Turner; nine sisters-in- law, Harriett Johnson, Clemetine Johnson, Shirley Fisher, Elizabeth Turner, Ruby Thomas, Marcey Turner, Pearl Wilkerson, Sabra Turner and Thelma Johnson; and two grandchildren, Anthony M. Clark II and Marc A. Clark. Preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Johnson; parents, Richard and Ernestine Dyson; a brother, Alton Johnson; and a sister, Alva Mae Briggs. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 3/31/2003 JOHNSON, CHARLOTTE BATON ROUGE - Charlotte "Pie" Johnson, 40, died Thursday, March 27, 2003, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She is survived by her husband, Edwin K. Johnson of Baton Rouge; five sons, Tedrick, Travis, Todd, Terry and Tyree; one daughter, Takeita; her parents, Charlie and Patricia Nicholas; one sister, Tammy Nicholas; and three brothers, Charles, Timothy and Marcus. Visitation will be Tuesday at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Ernie Knighten conducts the funeral at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Darlington Cemetery, Darlington. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/15/2000 JOHNSON, CLEMENTINE R. A resident of Independence, she died at 7:29 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 70 and a native of French Settlement. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Charles Kirkfield and the Rev. Mitch Williams. Interment in Loranger Cemetery, Loranger. Survived by her husband of 53 years, Davis J. Johnson Sr., Independence; a daughter and son-in-law, Sondra and Gary Perry, Marshfield, Mo.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Davis Jr. and Terri Johnson and Darren Johnson, all of Hammond; mother, Lula H. Robertson, Independence; a sister, Vera Hayden, Amite; a brother, Elvert H. Robertson, Baton Rouge; five grandchildren, Melinda Giardina, Amite, Christopher Perry, Bolivar, Mo., Jeremy Johnson, Hammond, Kassie Hamilton, Jackson, Miss., and Garrett Johnson, Amite; and three great-grandchildren, Andrew Giardina, Marlie Giardina and Jude Thomas Giardina, all of Amite. Preceded in death by her father, Zack Robertson; and two brothers, Zack Robertson Jr. and Eulon Lionel Robertson. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/4/2009 JOHNSON, CLYDE J. "The time of my departure is at hand. I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith." II Timothy 6 & 7. Clyde J. Johnson died Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at Ochsner Medical Center of Baton Rouge. He was born in Independence on Nov. 8, 1926, to Leslie and Hattie Bankston Johnson. He was a graduate of Albany High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was owner of Johnson Ford in Denham Springs, where his slogan was "Come see Cousin Clyde - Home of the Kinfolk Deal." He was also a member of Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association and First Baptist Church, Denham Springs, and was a licensed auctioneer. Clyde was never at a loss for words and seeing him would always brighten your day. He will be sadly missed by his two sons, Kenneth and Ricky Johnson, and his wife, Linda, all of Denham Springs; a sister, Marlie Cutrer and husband, Dedrick Jr., of Amite; brother, Johnnie Johnson, of Independence; three granddaughters, Jennifer Galloway and husband Maurice, Jamie Griffen and husband Carl, and Erin Yellott and husband David; a grandson, Jacob Jordan and wife DeAnne; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years, Blanche Blackwell Johnson; his parents; and a brother, Carl Johnson. Visitation at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, on Thursday, June 4, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Interment in Evergreen Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Pat Bankston, Chris Johnson, Alan Johnson, Tim Johnson, Jacob Jordon and Carl Griffen. Honorary pallbearers are Doug Wax, Roy Fore, Buck O'Neal and great-grandson, Dalton Galloway. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 4/2/2004 JOHNSON, CLYDE N. Owner of Johnson Roofing Co., Jackson, Miss., and a resident of Bayou Goula, he died Sunday, March 28, 2004. He was 50 and a native of Natalbany. Visiting at Good Citizens Mortuary, Plaquemine, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, April 2, 2004. Visiting at North Boulevard Macedonia Full Gospel Ministry, 2342 North Blvd., from 10 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 3, 2004, conducted by Pastor Clifton Sanford. Interment in Word of Truth New Life Center Cemetery, Bayou Goula. Survived by his wife, Julia H. Johnson; a son, Kendrick Johnson; two daughters, Lakeisha Johnson and Jenoise Haynes; mother, Mary Louise Johnson; three brothers, Kevin, Mark and Terron Johnson; five grandchildren, Kolby Johnson, and Lyric, Robert, Arthur and Benjamin Haynes; aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 9/7/2006 JOHNSON, COREY MARTIN Corey Martin Johnson, 26, Loranger, died Sept. 2 at his home. Survivors include his wife, Alicia Johnson and daughter, Jasmine Denee Johnson, both of Loranger; three sisters, Tammy Gill, Albany, Tracey Cuccia, Independence and Kim Howell of Walker; two brothers, Shawn Johnson of Hammond, and Rickey Johnson of Albany; father, Robert Myers; and stepfather, Tony Arnone. Visitation will be Friday from 10 a.m. at Little River Pentecostal Church until the Rev. Adrian Spikes conducts the funeral at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Little River Pentecostal Cemetery, Tickfaw. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/5/2010 JOHNSON, CORNELIOUS McCLENDON A resident of Greensburg, she departed this life Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, at her home at age 89. Visiting at Spring Creek Baptist Church, La. 38, Greensburg, Saturday, March 6, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Elton Strickland. Interment in church cemetery. Arrangements by MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Greensburg. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 10/15/2002 JOHNSON, CURTIS Curtis Johnson, 48, died Oct. 10, 2002, at his home in Hammond. He was a native of Independence. Survivors include his daughter, Alice Johnson of New Orleans; a son, Curtis Johnson Jr. of New Orleans; two sisters, Rebecca Thomas and Patricia Johnson, both of Hammond; four brothers, Fredrick Johnson of Hammond, Rex Williams Sr. of Albany, Henry Johnson of Chicago and Lawrence Albert of California. His parents were Annie Mae Johnson and Henry Johnson, both deceased. Visitation will be at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, today from 6 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Primel Johnson will conduct the funeral Wednesday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery. ************************************************************************* File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/johnson1.txt