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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: Owens, Alicia Ann Legrande 16 Oct 2003 Oct 2003 Don Johnson Owens, Alyica Kaye 15 Oct 2009 Oct 2009 Jerry Nelson Owens, Catherine Kellogg 18 Jun 1998 Nov 1999 Don Johnson Owens, Douglas Dean, Jr. 24 Apr 2001 Apr 2001 Don Johnson Owens, Edward Lamar 11 Jun 1998 Nov 1999 Don Johnson Owens, Elizabeth 26 Jul 2013 Aug 2013 Jerry Nelson Owens, Ella Mae Pierson 15 Mar 2013 Mar 2013 Jerry Nelson Owens, Hilda Floyd 4 Sep 2003 Oct 2003 Don Johnson Owens, James Edward, Sr. 9 Aug 2006 Feb 2007 Sandra McLellan Owens, Johnny Carl 6 Apr 2005 Apr 2005 Jerry Nelson Owens, Jonathan 30 Mar 2009 Apr 2009 Jerry Nelson Owens, LeRoy, Sr. 24 Jun 2008 Jul 2008 Jerry Nelson Owens, Lillian Robertson 18 Sep 2003 Oct 2003 Don Johnson Owens, Louise B. 8 Oct 2002 Oct 2002 Don Johnson Owens, Marie Cognato 15 Dec 2001 Dec 2001 Don Johnson Owens, Mary Jeanienne 21 Jan 2009 Jan 2009 Jerry Nelson Owens, Maurice Alvin Sep 2013 Jerry Nelson Owens, Mildred Dupree 23 Feb 2011 Mar 2011 Jerry Nelson Owens, Milton Benjamin, Jr. 3 Jul 2005 Jul 2005 Jerry Nelson Owens, Myrtle May McMorris 3 Apr 2000 Apr 2000 Don Johnson Owens, Nora Landry 17 Aug 1998 Nov 1999 Don Johnson Owens, Ralph E., Jr. 21 Mar 2008 Mar 2008 Jerry Nelson Owens, Reba Addison 24 Aug 2002 Aug 2002 Don Johnson Owens, Richard Walter 5 Sep 2000 Sep 2000 Don Johnson Owens, Stella Hutchinson 21 Oct 2004 Oct 2004 Jerry Nelson Owens, Vatara Jaboris 29 Nov 2000 Nov 2000 Don Johnson Owens, Virgie Arceneaux 8 Jun 2004 Jun 2004 Jerry Nelson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/16/2003 OWENS, ALICIA ANN LEGRANDE Alicia Ann LeGrande Owens, 46, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2003, at UAB Hospital, Birmingham, Ala. She was the recipient of a double lung transplant. She was a resident of Hammond since 1984 and a member of Woodland Park Baptist Church. She was a graduate of O. Perry Walker High School class of 1976 and a graduate of Soule College in 1979. Survived by her husband, James Garry Owens; a son, Nicholas James Owens, Hammond; father, Lawrence Joseph LeGrande Jr., Mandeville; mother, Martha Ann Honaker, New Orleans; and a brother, Lawrence Earl LeGrande, New York City. Preceded in death by grand- parents, Lawrence Joseph and Alice Marie Boudreaux LeGrande and James Nelson and Ann Ley Gausney Honaker. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2003, at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home chapel, Hammond. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery, Franklinton. Visitation at the funeral home from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, 2003. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/15/2009 OWENS, ALYICA KAYE A student at Holden High School, she died Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 13, a resident of Holden and native of Hammond. Visiting at Holden Baptist Church, Holden, on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting at the church on Friday from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. David L. Blackwell and Matthew McCorkle. Interment in James Chapel Cemetery, Holden. Survived by her father and mother, Robert "Bobby" and Annette Cutrer Owens; sister, Brittany Owens; and brother, Dallas Owens. Preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Ray and Virgie Arceneaux Owens; and maternal grandparents, Roy and Jessie Morgan Cutrer. Pallbearers will be Cody Flint, Brandon Gordon, James Mott, David Simoneaux, Jacob Vicknair, Josh White, Justin Woods and Mickey Woods. Honorary pallbearers are B.J. Canizaro and Matthew McCorkle. An account has been set up at Hancock Bank for the benefit of Alyica Owens. Arrangements by Renaissance Funeral Service, Gonzales. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/18/1998 OWENS, CATHERINE KELLOGG "CATHY" A resident of Hammond, she died Wednesday, June 17, 1998, at her residence. She was 56 and a native of New Orleans. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. until religious services in the chapel at 11 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Fred Brumfield. Interment in Gatlin Cemetery. Survived by four daughters, Gwendolyn Gagliano and Sharon DiMarco, both of Hammond, Patricia White, Tickfaw, and Helaine "Missy" Hood, Hammond; a son, Kevlin "Rip" Owens Jr., Tickfaw; a sister, Helen Tallo, Hammond; a brother, Lonnie Young, Orlando, Fla.; 18 grandchildren and numerous friends. Preceded in death by husband, Kevlin Owens Sr.; a sister, Elizabeth Ann Kellogg; and parents, George and Pauline Schroll Kellogg. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 4/24/2001 OWENS, DOUGLAS DEAN, JR. HOLDEN - Douglas Dean "Doug" Owens Jr., 19, died Sunday, April 22, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond, following a 4-wheeler accident in Livingston Parish. He was a member of Holden Pentecostal Church, Holden. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Douglas Dean Sr. and Lillie Owens of Holden; his mother, Lydia Renee McDonald Owens of Livingston; five brothers, Christopher Owens, Blaine Forbes, Corey Smith, Arron Smith and Rodger Granger, all of Holden; and his paternal grandparents, Johnny C. and Ella Mae Owens of Holden. He was preceded in death by his maternal grand- parents, Dooley and Pearl McDonald. The Rev. Jimmy Sassar, the Rev. David L. Blackwell and the Rev. Ray Hudson conducted the funeral this morning at Seale Funeral Home, Livingston. Burial was at Holden Pentecostal Church Cemetery, Holden. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/11/1998 OWENS, EDWARD LAMAR A resident of Tucson, Ariz., he died Monday, June 8, 1998, in Tucson. He was 49 and a native of Hammond. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and after 8 a.m. until religious services in the chapel at 10 a.m. Friday. Interment in New Beulah Cemetery. Survived by a daughter, Kara Owens, Bogalusa; a brother, Frank M. Owens Jr., Albany; and three sisters, Frances Zachary, Denham Springs, Nellie Bigner, Hammond, and Marsha Ribando Vining, Hammond. Preceded in death by parents, Frank M. and Octavia Albin Owens; and two brothers, Clyde Owens and Maurice Owens Sr. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 7/26/2013 OWENS, ELIZABETH "SIS" Age 87, a native of Baptist and resident of Hammond, Elizabeth passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at Heritage Healthcare in Hammond. She was a member of New Beulah Baptist Church and was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister and friend, whom will be missed dearly. Elizabeth leaves behind her three sons, John Wayne DePhillips and wife Betsy of Albany, Smiley Carl Lee and wife Carolyn of Baptist, Lloyd Bee Martin and wife Carolyn of Albany, along with 9 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren. Preceding Elizabeth in death were her parents, James and Bessie Bankston Owens; brothers, Oscar Owens and Smiley Owens; sisters, Bessie Beatrice Owens, Helen Owens Hoover, Ora Owens Stewart; son, James Earl Kinchen; grandson, James Glenn Kinchen. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, west of Hammond, on Friday, July 26, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Mitch Williams will officiate the services and interment will follow in Gatlin Cemetery. Condolences and other information are available online at www.thompsoncares.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/15/2013 OWENS, ELLA MAE PIERSON A resident of Holden, she died early Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Landmark Nursing Home in Hammond. She was 84. She enjoyed her many friends who visited often and referred to her as "Aunt Ella". Visitation will be held at First United Pentecostal Church of Holden on Thursday, March 14, 2013 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm. Visitation will resume on Friday at 9:00am. Dr. David Blackwell and Bro. Colin McClendon will conduct funeral services at 11:00am. Burial will follow in First United Pentecostal Cemetery. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny Owens, Jr. and wife Virginia and Douglas Owens, Sr. and wife Lillie, daughter Shirley Owens Steen and partner Jim Noyes, two sisters, Florence Norwood and Rita Sicard, six grandchildren, Andrea Philippe, Aaron Owens, Corey Smith, Chris Owens, Arron Smith and Blaine Forbes, ten great grandchildren, Jacob Philippe, Whitnie Philippe, Haley Owens, Austin Owens, Douglas Owens, Kayleigh Smith, Jacie Lynn Owens, Sarah Owens, Sereniti Owens and Landon Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny C Owens, Sr., parents, Dan and Corinne Pierson, grandson, Douglas Owens, Jr., four brothers, Alfred, Alton, Ben Ray and Roy Allen Pierson and three sisters, Francis Thompson, Geneva Rouyea and Margie Miller. In her younger years, she was known to go out and clear the family land by hand and loved the outdoors. She was a member of First United Pentecostal Church of Holden. She was a faithful reader of the bible, had a sharp wit and she loved her church and her church family. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 9/04/2003 OWENS, HILDA FLOYD ALBANY - Hilda Floyd Owens, 80, died today at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Holden and a member of Faith Apostolic Church in Holden. She is survived by two sons, Willie Benjamin Owens of Holden and Milton Benjamin Owens of Baker; a daughter, Anna Marie Owens of Livingston; one sister, Bonnie Erdey of Albany; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Owens; two sons, Johnny Allen Owens and David Lee Owens; and one grand- child. Visitation will be Friday at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, from 11 a.m. until the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in McKinney Cemetery, Killian. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Ponchatoula Enterprise on: 8/09/2006 OWENS, JAMES EDWARD, SR. Springfield native James Edward "Scratch" Owens Sr., 75, died Wednesday, August 2, 2006, at Summit Hospital. The son of the late Giles Hatch and Norma Barnum Owens, he was born March 27, 1931. He was the owner of Scratch's Grocery Store. He was a Justice of the Peace for over 32 years in Ward 10, Killian. He was a Navy veteran, serving in the Korean Conflict, and a member of American Legion Post 258, Springfield. Survivors are his wife, June Ross Owens; two daughters, Beth Pinion and Robin Laiche; two sons, James Edwards "Butch" Owens Jr. and Callie G. Owens; nine grand- children and eight great-grandchildren. Services held at Harry McKneely & son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, on Friday, August 4, were conducted by Rev. Joy Comeaux. Interment was in Davidson Cemetery in Killian. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/6/2005 OWENS, JOHNNY CARL Springfield -- Johnny Carl Owens, 87, died Tuesday, April 5, 2005, at Belle Maison Nursing Home, Ponchatoula. A retired school bus driver with the Livingston Parish School System, he survived by nieces and nephews. His wife, Helen Jubin Owens; six brothers, Jim, Willie, Henry, Oscar, Ralph and Frank Owens; and two sisters, Edna Harris and Margaret Hood, preceded him in death. Visitation will be Thursday at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 11. Burial will be at Springfield Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/30/2009 OWENS, JONATHAN "RYAN" Age 20 and a lifelong resident of Albany, Ryan passed away Saturday, March 28, 2009, at his residence. He was a graduate of Albany High School and was employed by his grandfather at Max Owens' Auto Title Co. in Albany. Ryan is survived by his grandparents, Max and Barbara Stein Owens and had lived with them for several years since the death of his mother, Barbara Michelle Owens. Also survived by a very special uncle, Mark Owens, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services in the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, 12012 La. 190 W, Hammond, on Tuesday, March 31, at 2 p.m. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. The Rev. Mitch Williams and the Rev. Ernest Breaud will officiate the services. Interment in Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. Condolences and other information available online at www.bgthompsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 6/24/2008 OWENS, LeROY, SR. A native of Hammond and a resident of Holden, LeRoy passed away Sunday, June 22, 2008, at Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge. He was 72 and a U.S. Army veteran. After retiring as a barber with 22 years of service and being co-owner of Morris' Barber Shop in Baton Rouge, LeRoy then became self-employed for the past several years with Max's Barber Shop in Albany, as well as retiring as a boilermaker in the maintenance department with the Hammond Developmental Center. LeRoy was a member of Masonic Lodge 466 and a member of the Independence Baptist Church. Survived by his devoted wife, Linda Triplett Owens, of Holden; loving son and daughter-in-law, LeRoy Jr. and Paula Perricone Owens, of Holden; and adoring daughter and son-in-law, Liz and Miles Cotton, of Hattiesburg, Miss. He leaves behind five wonderful grandchildren, Justin Lee Owens, Clint Owens Cotten, Madison Elizabeth Cotten, Milam Cotten and Kyle Musacchia; brothers, Max Owens and wife Barbara, of Albany, Paul Owens and wife Julie, of Baton Rouge, and Rodney Owens, of Hammond; and a sister, Lillie Williams and husband Mitch, of Baptist. Preceded in death by two brothers, Don and Richard "Dick" Owens; and his parents, Ralph and Reba Addison Owens. Pallbearers will be Justin Owens, Clint Cotten, Tom Owens, Terry Glascock, Dwight Blount and Sonny Thompson. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service in the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, west of Hammond, on Wednesday, June 25, at 10 a.m. The family requests that visiting hours be observed on Tuesday, June 24, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a Masonic service at 7 p.m., and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until service time. Leroy's brother-in-law, the Rev. Mitch Williams, will officiate the services. Interment in Holly Gardens Cemetery in Hammond. Condolences and other information available online at http://www.bgthompsonfuneralhome.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 9/18/2003 OWENS, LILLIAN ROBERTSON NEW ORLEANS - Lillian Robertson Owens, 89, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2003. She was a member of the Napoleon Avenue United Methodist Church, New Orleans, where she taught Sunday School classes and was a former board member for Bethany Home. She is survived by two daughters, Jo Ann Owens and Laura O. Foret; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar H. Owens; her parents, Laura Williams Robertson and William M. Robertson; her sister, Virginia Robertson Saillard; and her brother, William M. Robertson Jr. Norwood Hingle III conducted the funeral Friday, and burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, New Orleans, was in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/8/2002 OWENS, LOUISE B. Beloved wife of Ralph "Dick" Owens and a resident of Maringouin, she died at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 85 and a native of Tickfaw. Visiting at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Maringouin, from 9:30 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Shelton Fabre. Rosary will be recited at 9:45 a.m. Interment in church cemetery. She was the mother of Barbara Gail Brockhoeft and husband Ronald F. Brockhoeft, Maringouin; grandmother of Rhonda and John Pourciau and Roxane Brockhoeft; great-grandmother of Kalieb, Rachelle, Aaron and Ashley Pourciau, Brandon Brockhoeft and fiancee Ashley Singletary, and Angelle Vosburg; and sister of Anna Mae Kleinpeter, Grosse Tete, and Lee Roy Brickford and wife Eleanor. She is also survived by a devoted friend of the family, Orelia Gaither. Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph "Dick" Owens; a grandson, Ronald "Rod" Brockhoeft Jr.; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Bickford; and a brother, Leo Bickford. Pallbearers will be John Pourciau, Kalieb Pourciau, Aaron Pourciau and Brandon Brockhoeft. Honorary pallbearer is Dr. James O'Neal. Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 12/15/2001 OWENS, MARIE COGNATO A resident of Homer since 1982, she passed away Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was 76, born Jan. 13, 1925, in Hammond. Before retiring to Homer, she and her husband, Mickey, lived in Baton Rouge for many years while she worked for the Louisiana State Parks and Recreation. Visitation was held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Homer. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday. Services in the funeral home chapel at noon Saturday, with the Rev. Larry Robertson officiating. Entombment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory Mausoleum. Preceded in death by her husband, Howard "Mickey" Owens; and parents, Tony and Rose Cognato. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Jerry Broussard, Baton Rouge, and Kay and Phillip Barton, Monroe; four grandchildren, Brian Broussard, Karen Broussard Ritchie, David Barton and Dawn Barton Talkington; five great-grandchildren, Meagan Chaudoin, Austin Ritchie, Matthew Ritchie and Holly and Brittney Talkington; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Inez Jones, Jane Hendrix and Virginia and Harvey Gaumond; a special friend, Raymond Watson; and numerous nieces and nephews. She left many friends in Homer and Baton Rouge who will truly miss her. Pallbearers will be Brian Broussard, Robin Jones, Michael Hendrix, Michael Talkington, Wylie Harvey and David Gaumond. Honorary pallbearers will be Norton Tompkins, Layden Davidson and Eddie Martin. The family would like to extend special thanks to Northwest Regional Hospice and their staff, especially Neta Ford and Laurice Merritt. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 or Northwest Regional Hospice, 120 Homer Road, Minden, LA 71055. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 1/21/2009 OWENS, MARY JEANIENNE Mrs. Mary "Neanie" Jeanienne Owens, age 60, died on January 19, 2009 at Lallie Kemp Hospital. She was a native and resident of Hammond and a beautician. Survivors include her son, Robert Roth; sisters, Sherry Owens and Tommy Lynn Eskridge; and one brother, Matt Owens. She was preceded in death by her parents, T.V. and Louise Elaine Owens. Ms. Owens was a member of Bethany World Prayer Center in Baton Rouge. Visitation at Geisler Funeral Home of Hammond on Thursday, Jan. 22 from 10 am until the religious service at 2 pm. Interment will follow in Rose Memorial Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.geislerfuneralhome.net. Geisler Funeral Home of Hammond is in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond, LA OWENS, MAURICE ALVIN Age 42 and a resident of Ponchatoula, Maurice passed away on Monday, September 2, 2013 at his residence. Maurice leaves behind his wife, Casey Owens, along with their children, Morgan Cranmer, Sawyer Cranmer, Jessi Owens and Avery Owens. He is also survived by his mother, Rose Mary Billiot Owens; sisters, Mindy Holmes and husband Chad, Melissa Owens, as well as, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceding Maurice in death were his father, Maurice Owens; brother, Murris Owens, Jr.; grandparents, Frank and Octavia Owens; Lewis and Sarah Billiot. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, west of Hammond, on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Carl Webb will officiate the services and interment will follow in New Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. Condolences and other information are available online at www.thompsoncares.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 2/23/2011 OWENS, MILDRED DUPREE "We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." 2 Corinthians 5:8. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend. A native and resident of Independence, she passed away Friday, Feb. 18, 2011, at the age of 85 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a retired bus driver for the Tangipahoa Parish school system and insurance agent for Purple Shield Funeral Home. She is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Rosemary and Louis Joseph and Leatha and Sam Cook, and Marilyn Owens, all of Independence; six grandchildren, Alexa Hookfin, Torrence Joseph and spouse Shelley, Ryan Joseph and spouse Chasity, and Tyra Cook, all of Independence; Lionel Joseph and spouse Shawn, and Christian Cook, all of Baton Rouge; five great-grandchildren, Jeramie Hookfin, Demetrius Jr. and Demetriana Hookfin, Danielle, Devin, Maya and Jillian Joseph; two great-great-grandchildren, Alexandria and Aubrey Hookfin; sister, Gladys Baham, New Orleans; brother, Dave Dupree Jr., Independence; sister-in-law, Lurelean Dupree, Independence; two special daughters, Estelle Jones, Independence, and Karen Allen-Joseph, Atlanta; godson, Kirk Rachal, Seattle; best friends, Arnetha Barnett, Julia Housley and Rosalie Johnson; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Alex Owens; parents, Dave and Leatha Vernon Dupree Sr.; daughter, Dorothy Lee Owens; sisters, Violet Perry and Mary Jane Sanders; brothers, Lazine Dupree Sr. and Welton Dupree; and grandson, Curtis Blake Joseph. Visitation Tuesday, Feb. 22, was from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum Center in Hammond. Visitation resumes on Wednesday. Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. at Faith Temple Ministries COGIC, 11605 Fontana Lane, Independence, conducted by the Rev. Jerry C. Edwards. Interment in Mount Olive Baptist Church Cemetery, Independence. Pallbearers will be Torrence Joseph, Lionel Joseph, Ryan Joseph, Christian Cook, Jeramie Hookfin and Vic Cyprian. The family is eternally grateful and thankful to Dr. Winkler and the entire ICU staff at North Oaks Hospital for the outstanding care attention given to our beloved decedent. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 7/3/2005 OWENS, MILTON BENJAMIN, JR. A carpenter and a resident of Hammond, he died Friday, July 1, 2005, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was 63, born on Wednesday, July 16, 1941, in Killian. He is survived by four daughters, Karen Cantrell, Hammond, Brenda Dragicevice, Holden, Theresa Tarver and Cathy Owens, both of Jonesville; two sons, Brad Owens, Tickfaw, and Milton Owens, Florida; ex-wife, Brenda Bigner, Tickfaw; brother, Willie Owens, Springfield; sister, Marie Owens, Lafayette; two stepdaughters, Cathy Scarbrough and Amanda Lamartiniere, both of Loranger; 17 grandchildren, Mardi, Shawn, Haley, Shane, Courtney, Trent, Nick, Shawn M., Jack, Maranda, Lanice, B.J., Benjamin, Brandi, Jessica, Candace and C.J.; great-granddaughter, Page; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Milton Owens Sr.; mother, Hilda Floyd Stewart; and brother, David Lee Owens. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, on Tuesday, July 5, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Nancy Clement. Interment in McKinney Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 4/03/2000 OWENS, MYRTLE MAY MCMORRIS A native and resident of Ponchatoula, she died Sunday, April 2, 2000, at Belle Maison Nursing Home, Ponchatoula. She was 81. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and after 8 a.m. Tuesday. Religious services in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in Carter Cemetery. Survived by a daughter, Helen Moran Bowers, Prescott, Ariz.; two brothers, Adam and Billy McMorris, both of Ponchatoula; and four grandchildren, Anna Mendenhall, Las Vegas, Helen Mashon, Ponchatoula, Susan Howell, Walker, and Emmett Moran, Ponchatoula. Preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Owens; a granddaughter, Bessie Moran; and her parents. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/17/1998 OWENS, NORA LANDRY "NOLA" A homemaker and resident of Hammond, she died Sunday, Aug. 16, 1998, at NorthOaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 93 and a native of New Orleans. Visiting at Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Monday. Visiting at the funeral home, 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m., Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Stanley Day and the Rev. Mitch Williams. Interment in New Beulah Baptist Cemetery, Baptist. Survived by four daughters, Rita Jones, Marie Chapman and Dorothy Milton, all of Hammond, and Doris Miller, Bedico; two sons, Willie Owens Jr. and Gerald Owens, both of Hammond; 40 grandchildren, 92 great-grandchildren, and 26 great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Willie N. Owens Sr.;a daughter, Joyce O. O'Neill; two sons, Kevlin and Kenneth Owens; a grandchild; five brothers, Warren, John "Telly," Gus, Lauren and Everest Landry; two sisters, Annie Guagliardo and Graziella LaBauve; and parents, John T. and Nora Bankston Landry. She was a member of Wardline Baptist Church. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/21/2008 OWENS, RALPH E., JR. A crew boat captain, he died at 6:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at his home in the Mount Nebo community in Tangipahoa Parish. He was 50 and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Thursday, March 20, was from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting in the funeral home chapel on Friday from 10 a.m. until religious service at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Gary Weiborg. Interment in Dees Cemetery. Survived by his mother, Gayle D. Owens, Mount Nebo; children, John Lewis, and Clifford and Robin Brooke, all of Amite; sister, Donna Owens, Mount Nebo; and brother, John Owens, Petal, Miss. Preceded in death by his father, Ralph E. Owens Sr.; and grandparents, Theopolis and Rosaline Owens and Perry and Lena Mae Dees. Ralph Jr. enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, telling stories, and cooking, but really enjoyed cooking for others (mystery meat was his specialty). He will be sadly missed by many. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society or a charity of choice. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/24/2002 OWENS, REBA ADDISON A resident of Albany, she died Friday, Aug. 23, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 85 and a native of Natalbany. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and after 8 a.m. Sunday. Religious service in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. Mitch Williams. Interment in Gatlin Cemetery. Survived by four sons, Leroy Owens, Holden, Paul Owens, Ponchatoula, and Max and Rodney Owens, both of Albany; a daughter, Lily Owens Williams, Baptist; 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph H. Owens; parents, Esco and Lillie Albin Addison; two sons, Don and Dick Owens; a granddaughter, Michelle Owens; and two brothers, Bud and Johnny Addison. She was a member of Wardline Baptist Church. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 9/05/2000 OWENS, RICHARD WALTER Former owner of Parish Loan and Mortgage, he died Monday, Sept. 4, 2000, at his residence in Albany. He was 62 and a native of Baptist. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday and after 8 a.m. Wednesday. Religious services in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Mitch Williams. Interment in Holly Gardens Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Charlene Lee Owens, Albany; two sons, Richard W. Owens Jr., Holden, and Scott L. Owens, Lafayette; a daughter, Carla O. Clayton, Baton Rouge; five grandchildren, Paulette Primeaux, Adora Owens, Celeste Owens, Hunter Clayton and Richard C. Owens; mother, Reba Addison Owens, Albany; four brothers, Leroy Owens, Holden, Max Owens, Albany, Paul Owens, Pumpkin Center, and Rodney Owens, Albany; and a sister, Lilly O. Williams, Baptist. Preceded in death by his father, Ralph H. Owens; a brother, Ralph "Don" Owens; and a niece, Barbara Michelle Owens. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/21/2004 OWENS, STELLA HUTCHINSON A retired cashier at Pat the Tailor and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004, at 4:50 a.m. at Guest House of Slidell. She was a native of Kentwood. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Visiting at Istrouma Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Ron Lambe and the Rev. Jim Bain. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. She is survived by her daughter, Marsha Wiggins; a son, Darryl E. Owens; eight grandchildren, Steve Owens, Jennifer Owens Cusimano, Kim Owens Falgout, Debbie Owens Fritchie, Damon Owens, Randy Wiggins, Jeffrey Wiggins and Robyn Owens Lewis; and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee E. Owens; son, Allen W. Owens; and parents. Pallbearers will be Randy Wiggins, Jeffrey Wiggins, Richard Falgout, Tommy Dufour, Gary Owens, Brad Lewis and Luke Fritchie. Honorary pallbearers are Steve Owens and David Fritchie. She was a member of Istrouma Baptist Church. She loved her friends and family with all her heart, but her greatest love was the Lord Jesus Christ. She devoted 48 years sharing his love with the five-year-old preschool class at Istrouma Baptist Church. We loved her so much and while we will miss her, we will have the peace knowing she is with the Lord. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Istrouma Baptist Church. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 11/29/2000 OWENS, VATARA JABORIS Vatara Jaboris Owens, 21, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000, at North Oaks Medical Center. Survivors include his mother, Gwendolyn S. Anderson; father, Herbert M. Owens Jr.; grandmother, Emma L. Griggs; three sons, Ty'Darios J., T'Vontai Jr. and Ta'Ray J. Owens, all of Hammond; three sisters, Safonia Brown and Terika Owens, Ponchatoula,Jasmine Wells, Crofton, Md.; four brothers, LaContio and Juan Owens and Sammie Meriday Jr., Hammond, Shongo Owens, Crofton. His grandparents and a brother preceded him in death. Visitation will be at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, this afternoon until 3. The Rev. Edward Johnson will conduct the service at 7 p.m. at Greenfield Baptist Church. Dismissal will be Thursday at 11 a.m., and burial will be in Clark Cemetery, Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 6/8/2004 OWENS, VIRGIE ARCENEAUX Holden -- Virgie Arceneaux Owens, 64, died today, June 7, 2004, at Baton Rouge General Hospital. Survivors include three sons, Hillary Owens of Tickfaw, John Percy Owens of Walker, and Bobby Owens of Holden; two daughters, Lora Owens of Livingston, and Lilly Andrews of Holden; one sister, Katie Schenk of Holden; 15 grandchildren and five great-grand- children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Amos Ray Owens; her parents, Hillary and Helen Stewart Owens; two sisters, Alma Carrere and Yvonne Stoetzner; one brother, Bobby Arceneaux; and one stepdaughter, Beverly Hayes. Visitation will be today at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, from 11 a.m. until the funeral at 2 p.m. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/owens.txt