Lee obituaries (M-Z), 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: Lee, Maeola 1 Jul 2005 Jul 2005 Jerry Nelson Lee, Margie Strickland 22 Jan 2009 Jan 2009 Jerry Nelson Lee, Marvin E. 8 Mar 2001 Mar 2001 Don Johnson Lee, Mary Margaret 13 Jan 2011 Jan 2011 Jerry Nelson Lee, Melvin 17 Nov 2012 Nov 2012 Jerry Nelson Lee, Molly Ann Ellis 8 Sep 2012 Sep 2012 Jerry Nelson Lee, Myra J. 9 Feb 2000 Feb 2000 Don Johnson Lee, Myrtis 2 May 2002 Jun 2002 Don Johnson Lee, Patricia Diane Aug 2013 Jerry Nelson Lee, Patricia Gill 9 Oct 2011 Oct 2011 Jerry Nelson Lee, Percy, Jr. 26 May 2006 Jun 2006 Jerry Nelson Lee, Phillip Wayne 8 Jan 2001 Jan 2001 Don Johnson Lee, (Mrs.) R. W. 1 May 1931 Jun 2000 Jerry/Carol Nelson Lee, Reuben A. 14 Apr 2009 Apr 2009 Jerry Nelson Lee, Richard Paul 24 Jun 2008 Jul 2008 Jerry Nelson Lee, Rita Strickland McDaniel 25 Sep 2005 Oct 2005 Jerry Nelson Lee, Rita Wanda Hyde Westmoreland 26 May 2001 May 2001 Don Johnson Lee, Robert Austin 1 Dec 2011 Dec 2011 Jerry Nelson Lee, Robert E., Jr 27 Nov 2009 Nov 2009 Jerry Nelson Lee, Robert Wallace 22 May 2000 May 2000 Don Johnson Lee, Roderick 29 Aug 2002 Sep 2002 Don Johnson Lee, Roosevelt 13 Jul 2001 Jul 2001 Don Johnson Lee, Sandra Birch 16 Jun 2009 Jun 2009 Jerry Nelson Lee, Sarah Elizabeth Cavaretta 14 Mar 2012 Mar 2012 Jerry Nelson Lee, Shane 29 May 2001 Jun 2001 Don Johnson Lee, Shirley 4 Apr 1930 Jun 2000 Jerry/Carol Nelson Lee, Susie B. 21 Feb 1930 Jun 2000 Jerry/Carol Nelson Lee, Thomas 1 Apr 2002 Apr 2002 Don Johnson Lee, Velma 30 Jan 2004 Jan 2004 Don Johnson Lee, Victoria Marie 6 Dec 2011 Dec 2011 Jerry Nelson Lee, Wallace 3 Jun 2004 Jun 2004 Jerry Nelson Lee, William Ellis 22 Jul 2002 Jul 2002 Don Johnson Lee, William H. 28 Sep 2006 Oct 2006 Jerry Nelson Lee, Willmon Alex 19 Dec 2003 Jan 2004 Don Johnson Lee, Zelma Cutrer 19 Feb 2010 Feb 2010 Jerry Nelson ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 7/1/2005 LEE, MAEOLA A resident of Dennis Mills, she departed this life on Tuesday, June 28, 2005, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 80 and a native of Clinton. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, on Friday, July 1, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Religious service at Refuge Temple Church of God in Christ, Amite, at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 2, conducted by Pastor Joseph Ricard. Interment in Claiborne Chapel Church Cemetery, Pine Grove. She is survived by four daughters, Aretha Whitley, Dorothy James, Walterine Ricard and Patricia Williams; four sons, Robert Lee Jr., Charles Lee, Lawrence Lee and Richard Lee; and a host of other relatives and friends. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 1/22/2009 LEE, MARGIE STRICKLAND Mrs. Margie Strickland Lee, 81, of Hammond, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. She was born on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 1927, in Bonifay, Fla., daughter of the late Walt and Minnie Retherford Strickland. Mrs. Lee was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Mike Erwin; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Debbie Lee, Ricky and Sharon Lee and Rodney and Tammy Lee; adopted daughters, Diane Cochran and Linda Crotwell; 12 grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Doyle Taylor, Marie and Curt Robertson and Janice and Kenneth Adkinson; brother and sister- in-law, Roy and Maxine Strickland; brother, Ted Strickland; and special aunt, Lizzie Lewis. She was preceded in death by her son, Danny Ray Lee; and brother, Ray Strickland. Relatives and friends will be received Thursday, Jan. 22, from noon until the service begins at 2 p.m. at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond. Interment will follow in the Loranger Community Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special "Thanks" to Kathy and the rest of the Generations Hospice Staff. An online guestbook is available at www.harrymckneely.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/08/2001 LEE, MARVIN E. A retired employee of Nadler Foundry in Plaquemine and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2001, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet. He was 71 and a native of Amite. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict. Visiting at Jefferson United Methodist Church, 10328 Jefferson Highway, from 11 a.m. until religious services at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Carol Winn. Graveside services at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Vicksburg, Miss., at 1 p.m. Friday. Survived by his wife, Thaddye L. Lee; two daughters, Susan L. Jones, Arlington, Texas, and Sherrill L. Page, Waldorf, Md.; a son, Scott M. Lee, Baton Rouge; two stepsons, Laird Magee, Irving, Texas, and Michael Magee, St. Francisville; two sisters, Rosalie L. Wheeler and Hazel L. Allen, both of Kentwood; and six grandchildren, Mary Kathryn Page, Daniel Page, Rebecca Page, Josh Jones, Jared Jones and Chelsea Lee. He was a member of Jefferson United Methodist Church. Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., in charge of arrangements. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/13/2011 LEE, MARY MARGARET A resident of Kentwood, she died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011, at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home, Greensburg. She was 81, born Dec. 30, 1929, in Lafayette. Visitation at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Kentwood, on Friday, Jan. 14, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Joe Camilleri. Interment in New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. Survived by her two sons, Edwin Scott Lee and wife Michelle, and Joseph Nesom Lee and wife Madeline, all of Kentwood; sister, Jo Ann LeBlanc Delaun, Greensborough, N.C.; granddaughter, Jessica Lee Kabel and husband Brett; and great-granddaughter, Audrey Michelle Kabel. Preceded in death by her husband, William Truman Lee; parents, Clayus and Elma LeBlanc; and two brothers, Claude and Nathan LeBlanc. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/17/2012 LEE, MELVIN "For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only but onto all them also that love His appearing." II Timothy 4: 6-8. Melvin Lee was born on October 30, 1955 in Independence, LA and he went to meet his Savior on November 9, 2012 surrounded by family and friends at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. He was a loving husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to cook, and chop firewood. He was employed by Copolymer Rubber & Chemical Company for 17 years; he worked at other plants and retired from Jacobs Field Services North America (formerly JE Merritt) on January 15, 2009. He lived his life to the fullest and brought great joy to those who were blessed to have known him. He leaves to mourn his departure yet, cherishing his memories, Vereta T. Lee, loving children Melita, LaDetra, Keithan and LeNeka Lee. Grandchildren JeVaughdria S. Lee, JeBria M. Lee, Jerdae' Tanner, JeVaughn Davis, Javin Lee, Je'Marion Lee, Laila Sterling, Keithan Lee, Jr. Keilan Lee, Keliya Lee, Justin Addison, Cedric Addison Jr. and Rylee Williams. A loving and devoted mother, Catherine M. Lee, a loving and devoted sister and brother in law Patricia (Fritz) Cummings. Devoted brothers Edward (Lillian) Lee, Woodrow (Marilyn) Lee, Raymond (Irena), niece Ayovee Cummings. Father and mother-in-law, Mearn and Mayola Tanner. Brother- and sisters-in-law Rev. Elijah (Enola) Harvey, Willie (Evelyn) Morgan, Fritz (Myrtle) Hurst, Marvin (Ora Lee) Tanner, Lathin (Lillian) Tanner, Emma Tanner, Edward Tanner and Othel Tanner, Mearn Ray Tanner Jr. A special and caring cousin, Dennis Martin. A host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Viewing will be held at the Apostolic Assembly of Christ Temple 48123 (Hwy. 16), Denham Springs, Louisiana, 70726 Saturday, November 17, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until service begins at 1:00 p.m. He is preceded in death by his father: Woodrow Lee, Sr. sister, Annie Ruth Webb Walker, son, Cedrick Addison, grandson, Jerrail M. Lee, maternal grandparents: Walter and Ora Morris, paternal grandparents: Nunza and Flora Lee. MJR Friendly Services 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Spring, LA 70726 in charge of arrangements. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 9/8/2012 LEE, MOLLY ANN ELLIS Molly Ann Ellis Lee, 74 years old of Ponchatoula, La., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1937, in Yazoo City, Miss., daughter of the late Iver Ellis and the late Effie Hall Ellis. Surviving are her daughter, Terri Lee Neal; son & daughter-in-law, Brad & Lisa Lee; grandchildren, Kasey Neal, Kelley Neal, Savannah Lee, and Jackson Lee. Visitation will be held at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond, Friday, Sept. 7, 2012, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. with funeral services held at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Contributions may be made to the Diabetes and Alzheimer's Associations. A guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 2/09/2000 LEE, MYRA J. A resident of Hammond, she died at 8:05 a.m. Monday, Feb. 7, 2000, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 81 and a native of Pittsburg, Texas. She lived in Shreveport for more than 40 years, where her husband had a dental practice, and she had been an accounting clerk at Barksdale Air Force Base. She was a member of Parkview Baptist Church, Shreveport. Visitation at Osborn Funeral Home, 3631 Southern Ave., Shreveport, from 11 a.m. Saturday until religious services at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Wayne Reeves of Parkview Baptist Church, Shreveport. Interment in Forest Park East. Survived by her husband, Dr. Charles E. Lee, Hammond; two grandchildren, Lee Bullard Haslitt, wife of Chris Haslitt, Gretna, and Stephanie Bullard, New York City; two great-grandchildren, Matthew Y. Haslitt and Noelle Haslitt, both of Gretna; three sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Johns, Tyler, Texas, Yvonne Lee Burns, Baton Rouge, and Elizabeth Pevey Lee, Amite; three nephews, Robert Johns, husband of Jill Johns, Paris, Texas, Robert Burns, Baton Rouge, and Thomas Pevey Lee Sr., husband of Janet Lee, Amite; two nieces, Barbara Johns, Overton, Texas, and Betty Johns Sloan, wife of Richard Sloan, Tyler; four great-nephews, Thomas Pevey Lee Jr. and Rueben Tycer Lee, both of Amite, Jeff Johns, Paris, Texas, and Jamie Sloan, Tyler; and two great-nieces, Shirley Elizabeth Lee, Amite, and Julie Johns Drake, Paris, Texas. Preceded in death by first husband, Hubert Bullard; a son, R. Hugh Bullard; parents, Robert L. Johns and Lottie Weems Johns; a sister, Bobbie Johns Gardner; and two brothers, Iris Johns and Pat Johns. Pallbearers will be Chris Haslitt, Ty Lee, Pevey Lee, Robert Burns, Dr. Ken Graves, Richard Sloan, Jamie Sloan and Robert Johns. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Harris Kaffie, Bill Tebow, Dr. George White, Paul Kasperski, Isaac Ain and James G. Cameron. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of local arrangements ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 5/02/2002 LEE, MYRTIS FLUKER - Myrtis Lee, 85, died Friday, April 26, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Greensburg. She is survived by two sons, Willie Lee Jr. of New Orleans, and John Henry Lee of Fluker; three daughters, Deloris Richardson of Amite, Edna Mae Lee and Grace Helen Lee, both of Fluker; three sisters, Ludie Smith and Lula Bell Smith, both of Greensburg, and Thelma Marie Bates of Amite; 21 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Edna Mae Smith; her husband, Willie Lee Sr.; one son, Plea Robertson Lee; and one grandchild. The Rev. Bobby Showers conducted the funeral this morning at Community Baptist Church, Fluker, and burial was in the church cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, was in charge. ******************************************************************************** Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, LA LEE, PATRICIA DIANE Patricia Diane "Duck" Lee, 53 years old of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at her residence. Duck was born on Friday, September 11, 1959, in Covington. Surviving are son & daughter-in-law, Robert Allen Wallace and Katherine Wallace, daughter, Angelina Jane Lee, parents, John Wallace and Angelina Salmon Wallace, grandson, Cody Lee, sister, Debra Ann Bush, brothers, John Robert Wallace III and Michael Norman Wallace also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by brother, Richard Dean Wallace and her Grandparents. Friends will be received Sunday, July 28, 2013 at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula, from 10:00 am until funeral services begin at 1:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/9/2011 LEE, PATRICIA GILL "PATSY" Patricia, 64, and a resident of St. Helena, died at 7:05 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, at Specialty LTAC in Hammond. She was a DHIA milk inspector for 30 years and a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Lewis Lee, of St. Helena; son and daughter-in-law, Keith A. and Jennifer Lee, of Spring Creek; daughter, Kelly Lee Gehringer, of Spring Creek; two grandchildren, Gavin Lee Gehringer and Lauren Elizabeth Gehringer; and two brothers, Ray Gill and Pete Gill, both of Spring Creek. She was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth E. Lee; her parents, Jewel and Minnie Blake Gill; a sister and two brothers. Visitation will be at Spring Creek Baptist Church on Monday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. until funeral service at noon, with the Rev. Danny Smith officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations in her memory to Spring Creek Baptist Church Building Fund. Obituaries can be viewed online at www.crainfh.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 5/26/2006 LEE, PERCY, JR. "PL" A resident of Greensburg, he departed this life on Saturday, May 20, 2006, in Greensburg. He was 34. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., La. 1042, Greensburg, on Friday, May 26, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Religious service at Turner Chapel AME Church, 831 Turner Chapel Road, Greensburg, the Rev. Stanley Carter, pastor, at 2 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. Joe Chaney will conduct the service. Interment in Mount Everett Cemetery, Grangeville. He is survived by his wife, Jamie Lee, Greensburg; daughter, Shydreka Leggett, Houston; son, Percy Lee III, Greensburg; parents, Percy Sr. and Ida Myles Lee, Greensburg; six sisters, Georgia Kelly, Sacramento, Calif., Rebecca Lee, Sandra Johnson and Ann Lee, all of Greensburg, Abigail Lee, Hammond, and Lubertha Frazier, Ponchatoula; three brothers, Roy Lee, Atlanta, and Iva Lee and Matthew Lee, both of Greensburg; a devoted friend, April Warren; and a host of other relatives and friends. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 1/08/2001 LEE, PHILLIP WAYNE FERRIDAY - Phillip Wayne Lee, 45, died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2001, at his home. He was a native of Jackson, Miss. Survivors include his mother, Geraldine Miller McIntyre, Kentwood; father and stepmother, Frank and Nell Lee, Newellton; sister, Tina Robert, Mt. Hermon; stepsister, Julia Lee, Newellton. The Rev. Danny Smith, conducted the graveside service this morning at Line Creek Cemetery, Line Creek. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, was in charge. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator on: 5/01/1931 LEE, MRS. R. W. 1 May 1931; p. 5, col. 6: Mrs. R. W. Lee, 56, of Kentwood, died in a New Orleans hospital Monday of injuries received in a car accident. Her son, George Lee, 20, was driving. Her daughter, Jenniedene, 18, was also hurt. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 4/14/2009 LEE, REUBEN A. Born on Jan. 28, 1941, in Liverpool, he died Saturday, April 11, 2009, at his residence in Kentwood. He is survived by his companion, Sara Walker; sons, Chris and Jim Lee, both of Amite, and Justin Lee, Kentwood; grandchildren, Mandy and Kristi Lee, Kaitlyn Newman, Cassie Knight, Peyton Walker and Weslynn McElwee; sisters, Ethel Felker and her husband, Neal, and Georgia Yarborough; brother, Pete Lee and his wife, Sandra; former wife, Mary Lou Lee, Amite; and two sisters-in-law, Patsy Lee, Greensburg, and Sarah Lee, Zachary. Preceded in death by his parents, Hardy Lee and Zylpha Allen Lee; and brothers, James N. Lee, Ray Lee and Luther Lee. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, on Tuesday, April 14, from 10 a.m. until service at 2 p.m. Burial in Centre Cemetery, Greensburg. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/24/2008 LEE, RICHARD PAUL Richard Paul Lee, age 37 died on June 19, 2008 in Hammond. He was born on August 7, 1970 and was a native and resident of Robert, LA. Survivors include his children, Kayla Ann Lee, Drake Paul Lee, and Blaise Joseph Lee, all of Quitman, TX; step-daughter, Savannah Jasmine Scariano; parents, Richard A. and Lisa Lee and Phyllis and Kenneth Blow; brothers, Arron, Ricky, and Justin Lee and sister, Shandale Haugh. He is also survived by grandparents, Clara and Jerry Louque and Barbara Alexander. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elicia Scariano Lee and grandparents, Neil Alexander and Sidney and Helen Lee. Friends and family are invited to the memorial visitation on Wednesday, June 25 at Geisler Funeral Home in Ponchatoula from 10 am until the service at 1 pm conducted by Bro. Johnny Hernandez. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a special fund for the children of Richard P. Lee at any First Guaranty Bank. Geisler Funeral Home of Ponchatoula in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at www.geislerfuneralhome.net ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 9/25/2005 LEE, RITA STRICKLAND McDANIEL Mrs. Rita was a native of Kentwood and a resident of Zachary. She retired after 19 years of service with the East Baton Rouge Parish School System as a school bus driver. Visitation will be held at Charlet Funeral Home, Zachary, on Sunday, Sept. 25, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., with Eastern Star service at 7 p.m. On Monday, Sept. 26, visitation will be at First Baptist Church of Zachary from 8:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. religious service, with Dr. Brythel Brantley and the Rev. Reggie Bridges officiating. Interment at 2 p.m. Monday at Spring Creek Baptist Church Cemetery near Kentwood. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Dan Kilcrease of Kentwood; two stepdaughters, Amelia Lee of Baton Rouge and Annie Rodosta of St. Francisville; a stepson and wife, Felix H. "Buddy" Lee III and Coleen of Tampa; two grandchildren and spouses, Lynette and Peter Duncan and Daniel and Jennifer Kilcrease; a stepgrandson, Joseph Rodosta; and four great-grandchildren, John Paul, Nathan and Hannah Kilcrease and Ruth Duncan. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Wayne W. McDaniel; second husband, Felix H. "Cowboy" Lee; parents, C.A. "Lon" and Ida Fussell Strickland; four sisters, Nova Booty, Verda Hart, Vera Finch and Verna White; and eight brothers, Advel, Lenton, Herman, Norman, Troy, Shelton, Willie and Lynell Strickland. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Zachary, Istrouma Chapter 162, Order of Eastern Star of Baton Rouge, Eunice Chapter 14, Order of Eastern Star of Zachary, and a member of Plainslanders Exxon Annuitant Club and School Bus Fellowship Club. Pallbearers will be Denny Strickland, Jimmy Strickland, Douglas Strickland, Joseph Rodosta, Percy Lee and Felix H. "Buddy" Lee III. Charlet Funeral Home, Zachary, is in charge of arrangements. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/26/2001 LEE, RITA WANDA HYDE WESTMORELAND A 74-year-old native of Chesbrough community of Tangipahoa Parish and a resident of Red Bluff community of St. Helena Parish, she was called to be with our Lord on May 24, 2001, following a brief illness at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was a member of Red Bluff Baptist Church. Mrs. Lee retired from the Louisiana Department of Corrections at Angola in 1987 and was previously employed at East Feliciana State Hospital, Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women in St. Gabriel and Dixon Correctional Institute. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. Robert Russell. Interment in Mixon Cemetery, Tangipahoa. Survived by her husband, James Lelan Lee, Greensburg; two sisters, Elizabeth Ola Stevens, Amite, and Dora Ann Bellard, Arcola; two brothers, John "Johnny" Norten, West Lake, and William "Bill" Pen Hyde, Natalbany; three daughters and sons-in-law, Lucille "Lucy" Westmoreland and Don Jackson, Hettick, Ill., Elizabeth "Libby" Westmoreland and Sam Nix, Tex-arkana, Texas, and Barbara Lee and Jack Aaron, Jackson; 12 grandchildren, Trey Roper, Bayonne, N.J., Angela Westmoreland, Vicksburg, Miss., Billy Roper II, Hillsboro, W.Va., Dana Thompson, Jackson, Jason Young, North Little Rock, Ark., Sheila Westmoreland, Pensacola, Fla., Stacey Vice, Jackson, Aaron Young, Texarkana, Jason Aaron, Slaughter, Cain Young, Texarkana, Cathy Perer, Baton Rouge, and Sharon Young, Texarkana; 10 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles Irby and Ethel Mae Hyde; a brother, Charles Ellis Hyde; first husband, Ray Otis Westmoreland; two sons, Charlie Edgar Westmoreland and Ray Otis Westmoreland Jr.; two great-grand- children and a great-great-grandchild. Memorials in her name may be made to Red Bluff Baptist Church, Rt. 3, Box 314, Greensburg, LA 70441. (225-222-6234). ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 12/1/2011 LEE, ROBERT AUSTIN Robert "Bob" Austin Lee, a native of Kentwood and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away Wednesday morning, Nov. 30, 2011, at 81. He was retired as an owner of American Building Maintenance and was a Navy veteran. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who was an avid outdoorsman. Bob was a cattleman and enjoyed riding horses competitively. He is survived by his wife, Kahne D. Lee; three daughters, Vickie Fenn and husband Jim, Kathie Haney and husband Pat, and Kimen Lee; four grand- children, Kalee H. Webb, Erin Haney, Austin Fenn and Kate Fenn; and a great-grandchild, Grant Webb. He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Eula Lee; brother, Paul Lee; and sister, Kathryn Rosenberg. Visitation at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and continues Friday, Dec. 2, from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Donnie Nicosia, Carl Cox, Blaine Efferson, Sam Allgood, Donald Keller and Eric Suire. Honorary pallbearer is his longtime friend and business partner, Cecil Richardson. The family would like to give a special thanks to his physicians, Derrick Spell and Bryan Hathorne. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cancer Services of Baton Rouge or St. Joseph's Hospice in his memory. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 11/27/2009 LEE, ROBERT E., JR. "JUNIOR BOY" A dietary worker and a maintenance custodian for LSU Earl K. Long Medical Center, he died at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, of lung cancer at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 44, a longtime resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Independence. Visiting at Star Hill Baptist Church on Saturday, Nov. 28, from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Raymond A. Jetson. Survived by his wife, Debra Thomas Lee; parents, Robert and Gertie Lee, of Baton Rouge, Dottie Lee, of Houston, and Clenon Johnson; daughters, Betty Thomas Smith and Karen Pomprey; sons, Randy Thomas, Elmo Thomas and Stacy Walker; sisters, Barbara A. Jackson, Baton Rouge, Mechell L. Whiting, Houston, Tamiko L. Lewis, St. Francisville, and Panadilis Johnson, Baton Rouge; brothers, Gregory Lee, St. Francisville, Rodney Lee, Baton Rouge, Terion Lee, Fresno, Texas, Tyrod Lee, Houston, Eric Logeman, Beaumont, Texas, and Terrance W. Lee, Dionnie C. Lee and Courtney J. Lee, all of Baton Rouge; and three grandchildren. Preceded in death by his mother, Jerry Ann T. Lee Johnson; daughter, Keisa Thomas; sister, Meko Lee; maternal grandparents, Flover and Lula Terrel Tanner; and paternal grandparents, Henry and Rachel Jackson Lee. He was a member of the Buck Wild Riders Club. Arrangements by Hall Davis & Son. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/22/2000 LEE, ROBERT WALLACE A retired installer and repairman for South Central Bell and a resident of Amite, he died at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, May 21, 2000, at his home. He was 73, born Oct. 7, 1926, in Brownville, Ala. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. David Fortenberry. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens. Survived by two daughters, Ann Lee Phillips, Slidell, and Dorothy Arlene Lee Alston, Amite; a son, Robert Wallace "Robbie" Lee Jr., Amite; two sisters, Evelyn Easley, New Orleans, and Jeanette Anzalone, Houston; and five grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy R. Lee; father, Alton L. Lee; and mother, Emma O. Lee. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 8/29/2002 LEE, RODERICK GREENSBURG - Roderick Lee, 19, died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002, at St. Helena Hospital, Greensburg. He was a native of Greensburg. He is survived by nine sisters, Edwina Knox of New Orleans, Audrey Alvinson of Startanburg, S.C.; Melverlin Jackson, Alma Wicker and Elaine Spears, all of Greensburg, Burnett Spooner, Sylvia Bryer and Idora Jackson, all of Baton Rouge, and Georgie Brumfield of Roseland; two brothers, Percy Wardell Lee of Greensburg and Osborne Gordon of Baton Rouge; his mother, Nancy Lee Clark of Greensburg; and his grandmother, Velma Lee of Greensburg. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert D. Lee; and one brother, John David Gordon Jr. Visitation will be Friday at Turner Chapel Church, Greensburg, from 7 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Stanley Carter will conduct the funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Richardson's Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 7/13/2001 LEE, ROOSEVELT A resident of Amite, he departed this life Saturday, July 7, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 75. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Religious services at Claiborne AME Zion Church, La. 16, Pine Grove, at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. William Bryson. Interment in church cemetery. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/16/2009 LEE, SANDRA BIRCH Sandra Birch Lee died at 5:05 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2009, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Jan. 31, 1948, and preceded in death by her father, William Clovis Birch; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Zylphia Allen and Hardy Lee; grandparents, Mae Felps and Jule Pierce Needham and Leon and Bernice Birch and Jessie Alford Young; four brothers-in-law, Luther, James and Reuben Lee and Kyle Brabham. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Leroy Travis "Pete" Lee; daughter, Vickie Lee; son, Petey Lee; mother, Mildred Needham Birch; four sisters, Judy Bridges and husband, Maurice J., Kentwood, Rhonda McGehee and husband Allan, and Sue Lane and husband Benny, all of Watson, and Beth Brabham, Magnolia, Miss.; brother, Bill Birch and wife Sharon, Kentwood; two grandsons, Lee Aron and Hardy Hayden; sisters- in-law and brothers-in-law, Georgia Yarborough, Kentwood, Ethel and Neil Felker, Baton Rouge, Sara Lee, Zachary, Patsy Lee, Greensburg, Mary Lou Lee, Amite; aunts and uncles, Helen and Edgar Caston, Baton Rouge, Lula Will, Kentwood, and John Needham, Gainesville, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visiting at New Zion Baptist Church, 3841 La. 38 W., Kentwood, on Tuesday from 6 p.m. until funeral services at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Clay Spinks. Interment at New Zion Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at the hospital, especially Dr. Harold Clausen, Dr. Paul Waguespack, and Dr. Scott Landry who provided such excellent care. Arrangements by McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/14/2012 LEE, SARAH ELIZABETH CAVARETTA A native of Amite and a resident of Zachary, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at her home at the age of 71. She was retired from Lane Regional Medical Center with 16 years of service. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at St. Helena Catholic Church from 9:00 AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 PM conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Entombment will follow in Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa A. Lee; sisters, JoAnn Booty and husband Lindsey and Judy Sharp; brother, Vince Cavaretta, Jr. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Luther A. Lee; parents, Vincent and Lucy Cavaretta. Pallbearers will be Keith Cavaretta, Frankie Lopinto, Danny Kimble, Jan Lee, Rickey Lee and Francis Jackson, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Lee and Randy Edgen. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to St. Helena Catholic Church, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church or Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge. Share sympathies, condolences and memories at www.charletfuneralhome.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/29/2001 LEE, SHANE A native of Baton Rouge, he died Saturday, May 26, 2001, at his residence near Amite. He was 26. Visitation at Cornerstone Church of Amite from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation at the church from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by Brother Sam Leto. Interment in Killian Chapel Cemetery, Amite. Survived by his parents, Sammy and Reba Lee, Amite; a sister, Kindle Charel Lee, Amite; a brother, Roman Kyle Lee, Amite; maternal grand- parents, Hobert and Mae Jean Smith, Amite; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Henry and Jessie Agnes Lee. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator on: 4/04/1930 LEE, SHIRLEY April 4, 1930; Sec.1,p.1,col.4; Shirley Lee, 17 months, child of Mrs. Lee, widow, was killed in a fall from a window. She was buried Monday in Greenlawn cemetery, Hammond. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator on: 2/21/1930 LEE, SUSIE B. TRAVIS Feb. 21, 1930; Sec. 3, p.4; Mrs. Susie B. Lee,70, died Monday evening of pneumonia. She lived in the 6th Ward of St. Helena parish. She was the daughter of William Bridges and Pauline Travis of St. Helena parish. Interment was in the Travis cemetery in St. Helena parish. Survivors include a son,Thomas Lee; two sisters, Mrs. B. Conley and Pauline Spears of Osyka,MS; two brothers, W.B. Bridges of Tangipahoa and Jack Bridges of St. Helena. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/01/2002 LEE, THOMAS TANGIPAHOA - Thomas Lee, 97, died Wednesday, March 27, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of Greensburg. He is survived by his wife, Rosa Lee. The funeral was today at Quinn's Chapel AME Church, Tangipahoa, and burial was in Tangipahoa Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 1/30/2004 LEE, VELMA Greensburg - Velma Lee, 85, died Monday, Jan. 26, 2004, at her home. Survivors include two sons, Charlie Lee of St. Rose and Dennis Lee of New Orleans; seven daughters, Caretha Williams of New York, Ella Wright of Brooklyn, N.Y., Earline Overton and Rebecca Lee, both of New Orleans and Pearlean Burrough, of North Carolina, Ora Lee Clark of Greensburg and Jannie M. Lee of Greensburg; one brother, Tommy Lee of Mississippi; 40 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Her parents, Robert and Ella Lee; her husband, Robert D. Lee; and three grand- children, all preceded her in death. Visitation will be tonight at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 to 7. The funeral will be Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at Turner Chapel Church conducted by the Rev. Stanley Carter. Burial will be at Turner Chapel Cemetery, Greensburg. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 12/6/2011 LEE, VICTORIA MARIE Victoria Marie Lee, 86, of Hammond, passed away Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, at Richard Murphy Hospice House in Hammond. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, Wednesday, Dec. 7, from noon until service at 1 p.m., conducted by her sons-in-law, Pastor Mike Horchak and Pastor Dave Orban. Marie is survived by her daughters and spouses, Sandy and Dave Orban, and Pam and Mike Horchak; five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Lee, who was of Baton Rouge; parents, Everett and Lela Wyatt, who were of Gainesville, Texas; sisters, Helyn Coe, who was of Conroe, Texas, and Billie Jo Nokes, who was of Midland, Texas. Please visit the online guest book at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 6/3/2004 LEE, WALLACE A resident and native of Ponchatoula, he died Tuesday, June 1, 2004, at Forest Manor Nursing Home. He was 89. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and in the chapel from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Friday. Interment in Ponchatoula Cemetery. He is survived by a sister, Inez Lee Stanga, Bedico. Preceded in death by his wife, Grace Hayden Lee; parents, Alex and Janie Morris Lee; and two brothers, Jim and Wilmond Lee. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 7/22/2002 LEE, WILLIAM ELLIS A retired driver for Greyhound Bus Lines with 32 years of service, he died at 3:40 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2002, at his residence in LaPlace. He was 75 and a native of Independence. He was a Merchant Marine veteran of World War II. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8 a.m. Tuesday until religious service at 10 a.m. Interment in Loranger Cemetery, Loranger. Survived by his wife, Marie Bienvenu Lee, LaPlace; a daughter, Sue Lee Erwin, Baton Rouge; three sons, Mike Lee, Ricky Lee and Rodney Lee, all of Loranger; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Colis and Verlie Bennett Lee; a son, Danny Ray Lee; and a brother, Dave Lee. Pallbearers will be Mike Lee, Ricky Lee, Rodney Lee, Gary Lee, Mark Lee and Colis Lee. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 9/28/2006 LEE, WILLIAM H. William "Bill" H. Lee died on Tuesday, September 26, 2006. He was a dairy farmer, cattleman and a sheep farmer. Retired school bus driver from the St. Tammany Parish School Board after 26 years of service. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Toney Lee. Father of Dwight B. Lee. Grandfather of Larry and Allen Lee. Great-grandfather of Cody, Rachel and Andrew Neal Lee. Brother of Hazel Lee Regan and the late Harvey Lee, Norman Lee, Jr., Pearl Lee LeBlanc, Jeanette Lee Arndt and Lula Lee Manton. Son of the late Mary "Beaner" Burnthorne and Norman Lee, Sr. Aged 79 years, a native and a lifelong resident of Folsom, La. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on Friday, September 29, 2006 at 12:00 PM from E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Inc., 2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433. Visitation on Friday from 9:00 AM until service time. Interment in Noah Cemetery, Uneedus, La. Sign guestbook online www.ejfieldingfh.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 12/19/2003 LEE, WILLMON ALEX Willmon Alex Lee, 86, a native of Tylertown, Miss., died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003. Survivors include four sons, Harold and Marvin Lee, both of Ponchatoula, Edmond Lee of Washington Parish and Charles Lee of Melville; two daughters, Debra Mixon and Sharon Craig, both of Hammond; one brother, Wallace Lee of Ponchatoula; one sister, Inez Stanga of Bedico; and 19 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred King; his parents, Janie Morris and Alex Lee; and one brother, Jim Lee. Visitation will be Saturday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from noon until the funeral at 2 p.m. The Rev. Adrian Spikes will officiate. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 2/19/2010 LEE, ZELMA CUTRER Zelma Lee died at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, at her home near Independence. She was 89, born Jan. 21, 1921, in Independence. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Thursday, Feb. 18, was from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral home on Friday from 8 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m., conducted by Brother Murphy Brantly. Interment in Loranger Cemetery, Loranger. Survived by a daughter, Janis L. Hayden and her husband, Aubrey "Vic" Hayden, Independence; grandchildren, Marla Hayden Davis and her husband, Billy C. Roper, Robert Edward Hayden and his wife, Brandi Hayden, TrŽ Cuti, Shannon Portier, Judy Culbreath, and Jr. Culbreath; great-grandchildren, Douglas Davis, Danielle Davis, Darla Davis, Cody Mulkey, Rosie Culbreath, Gustavo Culbreath, Maria Culbreath, Allen Portier, Joanna Portier, Jasime Portier and Antonio Portier; and foster children, Bonnie Portier and Melissa McDonald. Preceded in death by her husband, Flavil A. Lee; and four sisters, Sylvia Carney, Doris Chambers, Lettie Bennett, and Thelma Easley. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. ******************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/lee3.txt