Kent obituaries, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ Name, date of obit, date submitted, submitted for the USGenWeb Archives by: Kent, A. B. 9 Jun 1950 Jan 2005 Jerry Nelson Kent, Amos 2 Feb 1906 Jan 1999 Jerry Nelson Kent, Charles A., Sr. 14 Jan 1949 Jan 2005 Jerry Nelson Kent, Charles R. 28 Dec 1998 Jan 1999 Don Johnson Kent, Donald Earl, Sr. 7 Nov 2002 Nov 2002 Don Johnson Kent, Earl 2 Feb 1951 Nov 2006 Carol/Jerry Nelson Kent, Edith R. Ritson 16 Jan 1931 Jun 2000 Carol/Jerry Nelson Kent, Elizabeth Doughty 7 Jan 2005 Jan 2005 Jerry Nelson Kent, Ione Virginia Munson 6 May 2000 May 2000 Don Johnson Kent, James Fluker 15 Aug 2006 Aug 2006 Jerry Nelson Kent, John Cowdin 17 Mar 2001 Mar 2001 Don Johnson Kent, Julian Dupree, Sr 5 Oct 2007 Oct 2007 Jerry Nelson Kent, R. A., Jr. 28 Mar 2002 Mar 2002 Don Johnson Kent, Ray LeBlanc 7 Apr 2012 Apr 2012 Jerry Nelson Kent, Stewart Preston 19 Sep 2001 Sep 2001 Don Johnson Kent, Theresa 7 Feb 1930 Jun 2000 Carol/Jerry Nelson Kent, Ursula Compton 11 Sep 2002 Sep 2002 Don Johnson Kent, Vernie Pablo 28 May 2010 May 2010 Jerry Nelson Kent, W. C. 8 Mar 1929 Jun 2000 Carol/Jerry Nelson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 6/9/1950 KENT, A. B. Funeral services for A. B. Kent of Deerford, who died Tuesday at the home of his son, Mannie Kent, in Baton Rouge, were held Thursday. Interment was in Galilee cemetery at Deerford. He was past 80 years and had lived most of his life in Deerford. His wife preceded him in death last year. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ernest Forbes of Hammond and Mrs. Eugene Bender, Jr. of New Orleans; five sons, Wilson, Monroe and Mannie of Baton Rouge, Carmon of Deerford, and Leroy of Port Allen; 18 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Kentwood Commercial on: 2/2/1906 KENT, AMOS On Wednesday morning at 3:30 o'clock, there passed from the activities of life one of the most notable men, in many ways, of this section - Mr. Amos Kent, who had reached the ripe old age of 94 years, 8 months and 27 days. Mr. Kent was a New Englander by birth, having first saw the light of day among the New Hampshire hills on May 14, 1811, at the little town of Chester, where his early years were spent, and where his mind, morals and physique received their first training, which so eminently qualified him for the long and active life which it was his good fortune to round out in the town that bears his name. In 1829 he departed for the southwest, landing in New Orleans with no fortune, save his strength of mind, body and character, from whence he went in a short time to Baton Rouge, where for a time he engaged in the mercantile business, and some years later became a resident of Greensburg, being appointed Register of the Land Office at that place. In 1853 he moved to the site where the demon of death found him, and where in 1859 he made his first venture in the lumber manufacturing business, his circular mill being one of the first in this part of the country. In all his long life, it has been the boast of Mr. Kent that he has met every obligation that devolved upon him as a man and as a citizen. Honesty has been the keystone of his character, and _____ death finds him beloved by _________ yet the world is bet_________________ his having lived. Mr. Kent sustained a fall about a week ago and this injury though apparently slight, added to the weight of years, no doubt hastened the end. His last hours were peaceful and without pain. He gradually grew weaker and weaker, till the last breath fluttered out, scarcely unobserved. He was perfectly conscious up to a short while before he died, and recognized all those around him, conversing intelligently and rationally. On December 23, 1839 he was married to Miss Susan Fluker. This aged wife who has walked down the lane of life with him for three quarters of a century is now confined to her bed, and her friends and family appreciating the effect of this blow are deeply solicitous for her recovery. In his younger days Mr. Kent was an enthusiastic Mason, and in 1872 was elected Grand Master for the State of Louisiana, but declined to serve as he did not live in the city of New Orleans and did not care to assume the labor and worry of the position. The funeral services, marked for their simplicity, were conducted on Thursday by Rev. G. P. White pastor of the Methodist church at his late residence and a large concourse of sorrowing friends followed the remains to their last resting place in Kentwood cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 1/14/1949 KENT, CHARLES A., SR. Charles A. Kent, Sr., 87, resident of Kentwood, died Wednesday. Services were held Thursday from the family home in Kentwood. He was the son of Susan Fluker Kent and Amos Kent. He is survived by his widow, the former Miss Daisy Funk; two sons, Charles A., Jr. and Hermes Kent of Kentwood; one sister, Mrs. M. K. Ellis of Kentwood; two granddaughters, Mrs. Hugh Carroll of Hammond and Mrs. Houston Jenks; two great-grandchildren. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 12/28/1998 KENT, CHARLES R. A resident and native of Fluker, he died at 12:08 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, 1998, at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. He was 73. Visiting at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, 11 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Jack Nutter. Interment in Amite Cemetery. Survived by wife, Fannie Lou Kent, Fluker; three daughters, Debra K. Frohn, McComb, Miss., Kim K. Finch and Dina K. Spears, both of Amite; three sons, Karl Kent, Jon Barry Kent and Charles Eric Kent, all of Fluker; a sister, Marie Kent Hood, Amite; a brother, Donald E. Kent, Fluker; and nine grand- children, Melissa and Jesse Frohn, Wesley, Chad and Taylor Finch, Lacey Michael, Thomas Kent and Charli and Karson Spears. Preceded in death by a son, Charles Richard Kent Jr.; parents, Thomas W. and Camille Weishaar Kent; and a brother, Tommy Kent. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/7/2002 KENT, DONALD EARL SR. A lifelong businessman in Tangipahoa Parish, owner of Kent Truck-Trailer Service in Fluker and Tangi Industrial Sales in Hammond, he died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002, at Kenner Regional Medical Center. He was 75 and a resident and native of Fluker. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, from 8 a.m. Friday until religious service at 11 a.m. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. Survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald Earl Kent Jr. and Kathy Kent and Duke Randall Kent and Vondell Kent; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Dona Jane Kent Puma and Michael Puma, Denise Kent Mitchell and Wayne Mitchell, Darla Kent Hansen and Craig Hansen, and Cristie Leigh Kent; nine grandchildren, Dustin, Dane and Derek Mitchell, Dek and Kohl Kent, Skye Puma and Kent, Barbra and Summer Mikkelsen; a sister, Marie Kent Hood, Amite; mother-in-law, Meda A. Gray; and special friend, Kathryn S. Faison. Preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jane Gray Kent; parents, Thomas W. and Camille Weishaar Kent; and two brothers, Thomas Kent Jr. and Charles R. Kent. He was a member of St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, a charter member of Florida Parishes Skeet Club and he served on the board of directors of Central Progressive Bank. Memorial contributions may be made to Oak Forest Academy Memorial Fund, 600 Walnut St., Amite, LA 70422. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 2/2/1951 KENT, EARL Services for Earl Kent, of Fluker, who died Saturday, January 27, were held Sunday, January 28, from the home of his mother in Fluker. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Richard Kent; three sisters, Mrs. Preston Fields and Mrs. Milford Searles, both of Fluker, and Mrs. Lester Hale of Gainesville, Fla.; three brothers, Tom Womack Kent, Douglas W. Kent and Richard Amacker Kent, Jr., all of Fluker. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 1/16/1931 KENT, EDITH R. RITSON Mrs. Charles Kent, nee Miss Edith R. Ritson, died Jan. 7th. Funeral Thursday, Jan. 8th in Kentwood; interment in Woodlawn Cemetery at Kentwood. Survived by husband, Charles Kent, Sr.; two sons, Hermes and Charles Kent, Jr. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 1/7/1949 KENT, ELIZABETH DOUGHTY Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Doughty Kent, 76, were held at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Naul, Sr. in Kentwood on Monday afternoon. Interment was in Woodlawn cemetery in Kentwood. She died Sunday. She was a native of Greensburg, daughter of the late John Frieler and Belle Carter Frieler of Greensburg, and had lived in Kentwood for the past 30 years. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Naul of Kentwood; one son, Richard A. Kent of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Mrs. Angus Lee of Kentwood and Mrs. R. A. Kent, Sr. of Fluker; two brothers, Ed G. Frieler of Hammond and C. L. Frieler of Hazelhurst, Miss. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/6/2000 KENT, IONE VIRGINIA MUNSON A resident of Amite, she died at 6:15 a.m. Friday, May 5, 2000, at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. She was 93 and a native of Napoleonville. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 12:45 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Jack Nutter. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. Survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn Kent Dees and Earl Dees, Fluker, Joan Kent Taylor and Bernard Taylor, Abilene, Texas, and Carroll Kent Glasgow and Bud Glasgow, Amite; a son and daughter-in-law, Warren Douglas Kent Jr. and Charlene Kent, Amite; 16 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Warren Douglas Kent Sr.; six sisters; and six brothers. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Kevin Earl Dees, Bernard W. Taylor Jr., M.D., Kary Kent Taylor, Warren Douglas Kent III, Christopher Scott Taylor, Evans Ray Glasgow Jr. and Kyle Lee Kent. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Oak Forest Academy Memorial Fund, 600 Walnut St., Amite, LA 70422. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 8/15/2006 KENT, JAMES FLUKER James Fluker Kent, age 66, passed away at his home in Gulf Shores, Ala., on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006. He was born and raised in Tangipahoa Parish and was a graduate of Kentwood High School. He entered the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country while aboard the USS Harder submarine. He was a former longtime resident of Port Allen and was an avid fan who loved the Redemptorist High School Wolves football team in Baton Rouge. He also loved playing golf and in previous years was an accomplished hunter. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Kent; son, James F. ÒJamieÓ Kent Jr.; two daughters, Terry Lynn Kent and Lisa Wilson, both of New Orleans; three grandchildren; and a brother and sister-in-law, John E. Kent Jr. and Norma Jean Kent of Baton Rouge. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Thursday, Aug. 17, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be a private family service held later. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Mercy Medical Hospice, P.O. Box 1090, Daphne, AL 36526-527. The family would also ask you to consider giving the gift of life by becoming an organ donor. The family would also like to extend their love and thanks to everyone associated with the transplant team at OchsnerÕs Hospital. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/17/2001 KENT, JOHN COWDIN A native and resident of Tangipahoa, he died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2001, at Landmark Nursing Center, Hammond. He was 91. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and after 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Religious services at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Clinton Lovell. Interment in Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa. Survived by three daughters, Mary Kent Thomas, Baton Rouge, Helen Dean Kent, Tangipahoa, and Elizabeth Kent Simmonds, Bath, N.Y.; two grandchildren, Lisa Thomas Richard, Naples, Fla., and Stephen Kent Lawlis, Houston; and two great-grandchildren, Grant Thomas Richard and Sarah Lydia Lawlis. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Blanks Kent; a son, John Blanks Kent; parents, John H. Kent and Virginia Cowdin Kent; a sister, Dean Kent Mitchell; and a brother, Nathaniel A. Kent. Pallbearers will be Jim LeBlanc, Mark Waller, Ted Titus, Kent Muse, Jimmy Muse and Bubba Rimes. Honorary pallbearers are Stuart Kent, R.A. Kent Jr., Jack Goetzman and Bobby Jones. He was a member of Tangipahoa Methodist Church. He was a 1934 graduate of LSU and was an All-America center, captain and most valuable player on the 1933 Tiger football team. He was a charter member of Omicron Delta Kappa scholarship and leadership fraternity at LSU, a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon social fraternity and was student president of the College of Education. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to LSU Alumni Association, 3838 W. Lakeshore Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 10/5/2007 KENT, JULIAN DUPREE, SR. Mr. Julian Dupree Kent Sr. died at University Medical Center in Tucson, Ariz., Friday, Sept. 28, 2007, at the age of 85. He retired in June 1989 with 36ä years as a State Farm Insurance agent in Jackson, which is now run by his daughter, Gwen K. McCauley. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served during World War II. He attended LSU. He served on the East Feliciana School Board for many years. He was on the board of directors of the Highlands Bank. He was a member of the Jackson Volunteer Fire Department, charter member and past president of the Jackson Lions Club, member of Jackson Church of Christ and former member of the Louisiana Red Stick Winnies RV and Escapees travel groups. Visitation will be at Charlet Funeral Home Inc. of Zachary on Thursday, Oct. 4, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Gary Mathews. Interment in Jackson Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lois John Kent of Benson, Ariz.; daughter, Gwen Kent McCauley and husband Neal McCauley of Jackson; son, J.D. Jr. and wife Barbara "Bobbie" Palmer Kent of Jackson; four grandchildren, Angela K. Boyd of Jackson, Keith "Chip" Kent of St. Francisville, Bryan McCauley of Kentwood, and Kristi M. Bigner of Ethel; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Eugenie Ricks Kent; parents, Julian Vivian and Bertha Inez Palmer Kent; and a daughter, Mary Jane Kent. Pallbearers will be Ralph Boyd, Chip Kent, Bryan McCauley, Derrick Bigner, Carey Legget and William Free. Share sympathies, condolences and memories at http://www.charletfuneralhome.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/28/2002 KENT, R. A., JR. A native and resident of Fluker, he died at 1:12 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2002, at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was 88 years old. Visiting at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Visiting at the funeral home from 8 a.m. Friday until religious services at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Dr. Lester L. Hale and the Rev. Vernis Wolfe. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. Survived by his wife, Ursula Compton Kent of Fluker; two daughters, Ursula Kent of Atlanta and Gwynette Carley of Baton Rouge; four grandchildren, David Carley, Kevin Carley, R.A. "Rusty" Kent IV and Dara Kent; and three great-grandchildren, Cameron Kent Carley, Houston Kent Carley and Ross Gaines Carley. Preceded in death by his son, R.A. Kent III. He was a 1936 graduate of LSU Law School. He was a member of the LSU Alumni Association and Kappa Alpha fraternity. He was the owner of Kent Bus Sales & Service and co-owner of Kent Piling & Lumber Co. He served as a deacon and an elder for Amite-Arcola Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Camp Moore Historical Association and Sons of the Confederate Veterans. Pallbearers will be David Carley, Kevin Carley, R.A. "Rusty" Kent IV, John Compton, Taylor Compton and Gervais Compton. Honorary pallbearers are Thorny Field, Donnie Kent, Douglas Kent, George Milford Scarle, John Marshall Scarle, Gorman Gill, Mark Konzelman, Samuel Curtiss, Glen Evans, Kent Raiford, John Alston, Karl Kent, Jon Barry Kent, Eric Kent, Wayne Mitchell and the members of the board of directors of Citizens National Bank of Hammond since 1973. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Amite-Arcola Presbyterian Church or Camp Moore. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 4/7/2012 KENT, RAY LeBLANC Ray LeBlanc Kent, of Ponchatoula, died peacefully in her sleep at her home of 68 years on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. Mrs. Kent was born September 3, 1912, in White Castle, La. When she was 3 years old, her mother died and she went to live with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Maurin Sr. in Hammond, La. Mrs. Kent graduated from Southwest Louisiana Institute. She married Nathanial A. Kent in 1940. Following the death of her husband, she went to work for Louisiana Power & Light Company until she retired in 1975. She also volunteered at 7th Ward Hospital (now North Oaks Hospital) for over 40 years. Mrs. Kent was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Nathaniel A. Kent; brother, Henry LeBlanc Jr; cousins, Paul, Robert Jr, and William E. Maurin. Survivors include daughter, Diane Siviter; granddaughters, Lauren Lofgren and Michelle Latva; great grandsons, D.J. Latva and Jonathan Lofgren, all of North Carolina; cousin, Marie Carlisle, of Alabama; 5 nieces and nephews; and several beloved friends. Visitation will be held at St. JosephÕs Catholic Church, Ponchatoula, La, at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 9, followed by mass at 10 a.m. The family will be at her residence at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. JosephÕs Rosary Alter Society or a charity of your choice. An online guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 9/19/2001 KENT, STEWART PRESTON Stewart Preston Kent, 90, died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was retired from the oil industry and worked as an engineer with Texaco Oil Co. He is survived by his wife, Vernie P. Kent, Hammond; one daughter, Beverly Kent Urda of Englewood, Colo.; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nat and Zoe Kent; two sisters, Marian Kent Kidder and Zozie Hebert Cook. A memorial service will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Hammond. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund or the charity of one's choice. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 2/7/1930 KENT, THERESA Miss Theresa Kent, 79, died in Kentwood Jan.31,1930. She was the daughter of the late Amos Kent and Susan Fluker. She worked for the Amos Kent Realty Company. She lived with her sister, Mrs. Mamie Ellis, for the past 25yrs. She is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Fannie Kent Tate and a brother, Charles Kent. The funeral was Saturday and burial at Woodlawn cemetery, Kentwood. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 9/11/2002 KENT, URSULA COMPTON Ursula Compton Kent, 89, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002, at her home in Fluker surrounded by her family. She graduated from LSU in 1936, where she earned a degree in home economics, was voted the first Darling of LSU and was a member of Chi Omega sorority. She was also a member of Daughters of the American Revolution, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Stem and Stamen Garden Club and Amite-Arcola Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard A. Kent Jr.; and her son, Richard A. Kent III. She is survived by her daughters, Ursula C. Kent of Atlanta and Gwynette K. Carley of Baton Rouge; four grandchildren, David W. Carley of Baton Rouge, Kevin W. Carley of Atlanta and Richard A. Kent IV and Dara M. Kent, both of Monroe; and three great-grandchildren, Cameron Kent Carley and Ross Gaines Carley, both of Atlanta, and Houston Kent Carley of Baton Rouge. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, David W. Carley, Kevin W. Carley and Richard A. Kent IV, and her nephews, John G. Thompson, Gervais Compton and Taylor Thompson of Alexandria. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation at the funeral home from 12:30 p.m. Thursday until service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Vernis Wolfe. Burial in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Ursula Compton Kent Scholarship Fund, LSU Alumni Association, 3838 W. Lakeshore Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4686. Please make checks payable to the LSU Alumni Association. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 5/28/2010 KENT, VERNIE PABLO Vernie Pablo ÒBunnieÓ Kent, 96 years old, died peacefully April 14, 2010. Bunnie was born July 22, 1913 in Virginia. She is preceded in death by husband Stewart Preston Kent and sons Forrest McClung and Roger Lee Mclung, Jr. Survived by daughter Beverly Kent-Urda of Englewood, Colorado and granddaughter Michelle McClung Carter of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Memorial service June 2, 2010 at First Presbyterian Church, 103 North Pine Street, Hammond, Louisiana. Interment Greenlawn Cemetery, Hammond, Louisiana following light refreshment in Fellowship Hall at the church. In lieu of flowers, please make donation to charity of your choice. An online guestbook is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 3/8/1929 KENT, W.C. Mr. W. C. Kent died Thursday morning at Kentwood. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/kent.txt