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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: Richardson, James 2 May 2001 May, 2001 Don Johnson Richardson, Jessie, Sr. 16 Mar 2012 Mar, 2012 Jerry Nelson Richardson, Jiley Emile 22 Sep 2004 Oct, 2004 Jerry Nelson Richardson, Kathe 1 Feb 2006 Oct, 2006 Sandra McLellan Richardson, Lillian Robinson 18 Aug 2004 Sep, 2004 Jerry Nelson Richardson, Louis 4 Apr 2001 Apr, 2001 Don Johnson Richardson, Lucille 19 Apr 2001 Apr, 2001 Don Johnson Richardson, Lucille Rownd 23 Feb 2007 Feb, 2007 Jerry Nelson Richardson, Marvin Leon 19 Feb 2010 Feb, 2010 Jerry Nelson Richardson, Maybelle 22 Jan 2009 Jan, 2009 Jerry Nelson Richardson, Minnie Kathryn Orr 28 May 1999 May, 1999 Don Johnson Richardson, Myrtle Wendling 29 Jun 1998 Oct, 1998 Deandra Lee Norred Richardson, O. C. Russell 25 Nov 2000 Nov, 2000 Don Johnson Richardson, Ollie Mae Rider 31 Aug 2004 Sep, 2004 Jerry Nelson Richardson, Otis, Jr. 5 May 2002 Jun, 2002 Don Johnson Richardson, Patricia Woodward 23 Oct 2001 Nov, 2001 Don Johnson Richardson, R. D. 4 Nov 2008 Nov, 2008 Jerry Nelson Richardson, Robert J. 27 Apr 2001 Apr, 2001 Don Johnson Richardson, Sadie Mary 5 Feb 2003 Feb, 2003 Don Johnson Richardson, Samuel 6 Oct 2011 Oct, 2011 Jerry Nelson Richardson, Sherbert S. 17 Aug 2000 Sep, 2000 Don Johnson Richardson, Stanley Gene 29 May 2013 Jun, 2013 Jerry Nelson Richardson, Virgie Morgan 5 Jan 2006 Jan, 2006 Jerry Nelson Richardson, Willie 16 Aug 2007 Aug, 2007 Jerry Nelson Richardson, Wilmer Hardy II Sep, 2013 Jerry Nelson ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 5/02/2001 RICHARDSON, JAMES AMITE - James Richardson, 63, died Saturday, April 28, 2001. He was a native of Caney, Texas, a mechanic and a U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife, Emma Raye Hinton; two daughters, Tammie Kay Richardson of Kentwood and Mary Ann Walton of Riverside, Texas; three sisters, Annie Ruth Forster of New Caney, Texas, Dorothy Rae Brooks of Houston and Alice Helen Richardson of Minnesota; three brothers, Tommy David Richardson of Houston, Donald Ray Richardson of Porter, Texas, and Raymond O. Richardson of North Carolina; and three grand- children. He was preceded in death by his father, John Alton Richardson; mother, Ruth Lafern Hough Richardson; and one brother, Samuel Alton Richardson. Visitation was today, and burial was in Briar Patch Cemetery, Amite. Angelic Funeral Home, Roseland, was in charge. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/16/2012 RICHARDSON, JESSIE, SR. 2 Timothy 4:6-7 King James Version (KJV) "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." Jessie Richardson departed this life for a far better one on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. He was 45 and a native of Tangipahoa. With more than 20 years of professional experience in the sanitation industry, Jessie worked as a truck driver for Browning Ferris Inc., now Allied Waste, (1987-2005) and Richard's Disposal from 2005 until his untimely death. He was also the owner and operator of Rich Southern Trucking LLC. He leaves to mourn and celebrate the memory of his life and legacy, his doting wife and best friend of 21 years, Deineria Richardson; daughter, Meaghan Lucas-Davis (Kellen J. Lucas-Davis); son, Jessie Richardson Jr. (Ronshell Franklin); and the apple of his eye, granddaughter, Khesley D. Lucas- Davis; his mother, Leola Richardson, Baton Rouge; father, Calvin Richardson Sr. (Diane Richardson); godmother, Barbara Maiden, Zachary; sisters, Tonja Richardson, of Baton Rouge, Beverly Coleman (Ivy Coleman), of Shreveport, and Cavon Richardson, Springfield; brother, Calvin Richardson Jr., Springfield; sister-in-law, Doris Gaymon and Patricia Ford-Brown, of Baton Rouge; brothers-in-law, Jerome Norman and Nathaniel Johnson, of Baton Rouge; maternal grandmother, the Rev. Caretha Taylor, Baton Rouge; grandfather, Otis Richardson, Springfield; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, loving cousins, and numerous extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lisa Shephard-Boudreaux; one great-niece, Savannah Thomas; paternal grandmother, Mary Tillman-Richardson; one aunt, Joyce Taylor; one cousin, Eddie Brumfield; brother-in-law, Ebb Johnson; mother- in-law, Annie Mae Johnson-Norman; and father-in-law, the Rev. Henry Ford. We'd also like to extend a sincere expression of gratitude to all of the neurologists and TNCC nursing staff of Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Your compassion and dedication to the well-being of others will forever be appreciated. Jessie's calm demeanor, charitable nature, giving heart and uncanny wit left an indescribable impression on everyone who loved him. He touched so many with his "Jessie" brand. Whether it was a life-long relationship, or a momentary path-crossing, Jessie had an abundance of love that extended from the depths of his soul. He will forever be missed by all who loved him. Visitation at Gloryland Baptist Church, 6745 Greenwell Springs Rd., Baton Rouge, on Friday, March 16, from 6 p.m. until religious service at 7 p.m., conducted by Dr. Rayford T. Iglehart Sr. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 17, followed by interment in Winnfield Memorial Park, 7221 Plank Rd, Baton Rouge. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 9/22/2004 RICHARDSON, JILEY EMILE Jiley Emile Richardson, 94, died Friday, Sept. 17, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was born July 13, 1910, in Corbin and was a resident of Ponchatoula. Mr. Richardson was retired from the U.S. Navy and the United States Government and a lifelong member of Masonic Lodge 369 in South Carolina. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Kathe E. Richardson; a sister, Helen Richardson Robinson; a sister-in-law, Anne H. Richardson; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell R. and Allie Miller Richardson; and two brothers, Kenneth M. Richardson and Lloyd G. "Sonny" Richardson. His body was willed to Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans. A memorial service will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 330 W. Pine St., Ponchatoula, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Ponchatoula Enterprise on: 2/01/2006 RICHARDSON, KATHE Kathe Richardson, 85, died Thursday,January 19, 2006, in Ponchatoula. A native of Breslau, Germany, she is survived by a sister-in-law, Helen Richardson Robertson and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law Kenneth and Lloyd Richardson; and a sister-in-law, Anne Richardson. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2006, at Le Fleur de Lis, 111 n. Sixth Street, Ponchatoula, beginning at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to North Oaks Hospice, P.O. Box 2668, Hammond, LA 70401. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/18/2004 RICHARDSON, LILLIAN ROBINSON A resident and native of Hammond, she died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 82. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and in the chapel from 8 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Interment in Carter Cemetery. Survived by a daughter, Elaine Tanner, Ponchatoula; two sons, Glenn Richardson, Hammond, and Tommy Richardson, Ponchatoula; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Richardson Sr.; a son, Cecil Richardson Jr.; parents, Thomas and Katherine Mixon Robinson; two infant sisters; an infant brother; and two brothers, James "Dick" Robinson and Maurice "Brub" Robinson Sr. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/04/2001 RICHARDSON, LOUIS Louis Richardson, 51, died March 27, 2001, in Hammond. He was a native of Independence and a laborer at Sanderson Farms. He was preceded in death by his parents. The Rev. S. Hammond conducted a memorial service today at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond. Burial was in Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/19/2001 RICHARDSON, LUCILLE ABITA SPRINGS - Lucille Richardson, 59, died this morning at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Covington. She is survived by three sisters, Catherine Gaines and Alice Richardson, both of Abita Springs, and Charlotte James of Covington; and one brother, Charlie Richardson Jr. of Abita Springs. Visitation will be at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. The Rev. J. Clark will conduct the funeral at Rose Hill Baptist Church, Covington, at 8. Burial will be in Holtonville Cemetery, Madisonville. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 2/23/2007 RICHARDSON, LUCILLE ROWND Lucille Rownd Richardson died on Thursday, February 15, 2007 at her Metairie home, where she resided for 67 years. She was born in Springville, La. on February 9, 1912 to Judge Wiliam Schofield Rownd and Mayhew Cooper Rownd. She graduated from Hammond High School in 1929, and from Louisiana State University in 1933, where she was the first female to earn a degree in Physical Education. She was also the "Darling of LSU" and a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty years, Will Patten Richardson, her brothers, W. Schofield Rownd, Jr. and Tullius C. Rownd, and her daughter, Melissa Richardson Coleman. Survivors include her daughter, Lucinda Richardson Anderson, and her husband, Robert of Ponchatoula, La.; five grandaughters, Virginia Cole Logan (John), Lucinda Cole Cucuzzella (Tony), Kathleen Cole Wenzel, Lauren Coleman Garcia (David), and Amanda Richardson Coleman; 10 great-grand- children and countless relatives and friends. She was a founding member of St. Martin's Episcopal Church, the second woman elected to the Vestry, ECW Woman of the Year, and the Episcopal Diocesan Woman of the Year. She also served as Hospitality Chairman for many years and was a member of the Altar Guild and St. Cecilia's Guild, and contributed her time and talents whenever needed in almost every capacity. She was a founder and first President of Town and Country Garden Club in 1953, and was a founder of Entre Nous Book Club in 1945. As an active volunteer and former Volunteer of the Year at Longue Vue Gardens, she was endearingly called the "Lead Weed" for her dedicated work in the Herb Garden, which she founded. She remained very active in these organizations up until her death. "Lulu" was passionate about working in her yard at home and at Chipahoa, her country house on the Tangipahoa River. She also found time to sew all her own clothes, mend and knit for all family members, cook and entertain for multitudes of people with true southern hospitality, travel (particularly to the mountains of North Carolina), refinish furniture, lay brick patios, paint, and on and on. She attended aerobics regularly and loved walking-daily in her Metairie neighborhood, and annually in the Cresent City Classic until 1999. Lulu leaves behind a legacy of love and was an inspiration to everyone. Her extraordinarily positive attitude, healthy lifestyle, and enthusiasm for all of life kept her healthy, happy and active for 95 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 2216 Metairie Rd., on Saturday, February 24, 2007 at 2:00 pm. Visitation in the parish hall beginning at 12:30. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Altar Guild of St.Martin's Episcopal Church, 2216 Metairie Road, Metairie, LA 70005, or to Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, NOLA 70124. Lake Lawn Metarie Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 2/19/2010 RICHARDSON, MARVIN LEON Mr. Marvin Leon Richardson, 63 years old, a native of Baptist and a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, died Tuesday, February 16, 2010, in Hammond Nursing Home. He was born on Tuesday, December 10, 1946, in Pascola, Missouri, son of the late Marvin Louis and Amy Ollie Mae Rider Richardson. Mr. Richardson was ordained in 1982 as a Deacon at New Beulah Baptist Church and also served as a Deacon at French Corner Baptist Church. He retired from teaching on Jan 23, 1999 after a 30 year career, during which time he taught math at Ponchatoula High School, Southeastern Louisiana University and Hammond High School. Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Dianne Elise Heitman Richardson; 3 sons & daughters-in-law, Lee and Bria Richardson, Josh and Jessica Richardson, Mark and Megan Richardson; 4 granddaughters, Allee Grace Richardson, Anna Kate Richardson, Addison Elise Richardson, Macauley Grace Richardson; honorary granddaughter, Claudia Gatlin; brother & sister-in-law, David and Marie Richardson; brothers, Lawrence Richardson, Billy Richardson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy and Elbert Fletcher, Barbara and Ken Campbell; sister-in-law and brother- in-law, Nancy and Charles Weaver; sister-in-law; Kathy Heitman and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arthur and Helen Howes Heitman and his honorary grandson, Rey Gatlin. Friends will be received Saturday, February 20, 2010, from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula. Services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, February 20, 2010, at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow in the Sand Hill Cemetery in Ponchatoula. The family would like to thank the staff of Hammond Nursing Home and Generation Hospice for the wonderful care Mr. Richardson received during his stay. Mr. Richardson will be greatly missed by his devoted family, wonderful friends and loving church family. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 1/22/2009 RICHARDSON, MAYBELLE "MAE BELL" A retired custodian and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 82 and a native of Osceola. Visiting at Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church on Thursday, Jan. 22, from 6 p.m. until religious service at 7 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Alfred Booker. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Friday. Interment in Winnfield Memorial Park. Survived by her daughter, Wanda Gail Tate Myles and husband Udall, Baton Rouge; son, Calvin Louis Morgan and wife Williastine, Uneedus; sister, Bernice Booker, Hammond; aunt, Mary Bell Anderson, Baton Rouge; eight grandchildren, Craig Morgan, Chandra Morgan, Michelle Morgan, Carol Morgan, Calvin Morgan Jr., Lejure Myles, Jory Myles and Lanaceya Myles; 18 great-grandchildren and nine great-great- grandchildren. Preceded in death by her father, Lacey Richardson; mother, Martha Richardson; sister, Alease Perkins; grandson, Reginald Morgan; and sons, Alvin Morgan Jr., Gary Morgan and Edward Tate. Arrangements by Winnfield Funeral Home. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/28/1999 RICHARDSON, MINNIE KATHRYN ORR A native of New Orleans and a resident of Amite, she died at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, 1999, at Ochsner Foundation in Jefferson. She was 73. Visiting at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Ken Bowman. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens. Survived by three daughters, Kathryn O'Neil, Williamsburg, Va., Karen Merrick, New Orleans, and Kellie Patti, Brookhaven, Miss.; a son, Mel Richardson, M.D., Vero Beach, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Ann A'Dair Reeves, Kara Kathryn O'Neil, Shelley Richardson, Katie Richardson, Marion Patti, James Michael Patti and Karen Ann Patti; and a great-grandchild, Jessie Anderson Reeves. Preceded in death by her husband, M.L. Richardson; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Henry Orr; a granddaughter, Nancy Kathryn O'Neil; and a grandson, Jason Bentley Anderson. ******************************************************************************** Obituary appearing in the Hammond Daily Star, La. RICHARDSON, MYRTLE WENDLING Ponchatoula - Myrtle Wendling Richardson, 71, died Monday, June 29, 1998, in Ponchatoula. Survivors include her children, James E. Richardson Jr. and Cindy R. Serou; sister, Jean W. Stock; and five grandchildren. Her husband, James E. Richardson, and sister, Joyce W. Labat, preceded her in death. Visitation will be at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the funeral at 11 a.m. Entombment will follow in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/25/2000 RICHARDSON, O.C. RUSSELL A resident of Baton Rouge, he went to be with Jesus on Friday, Nov. 24, 2000, at Lane Memorial Hospital, Zachary. He was born on Nov. 14, 1914, in Independence, and had just celebrated his 86th birthday. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Visitation at Zion Hill Baptist Church from noon until religious services at 3 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. Charles Reitz and the Rev. Harold Faust. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Frances Donagracha Richardson, Baton Rouge; two daughters, Dorothy Basso, Baton Rouge, and Mary Martello, Pride; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerome and Shirley Richardson, Zachary, and Clifton and Dianne Richardson, Baton Rouge; a stepson, Earl Basso, Independence; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a great-great- grandchild; and a sister, Margie Bankston, Holden. Preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Emma Stafford Richardson; and a brother, Grady Richardson. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Jeffrey and Richie Martello, Mark and Rusty Richardson and Bryan and Donald Basso. He was a member and deacon of Zion Hill Baptist Church. He was a retired warehouseman with Rebel Electric/Confederate Heating & Air and was a former employee of Chehardy's General Merchandise in Independence. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/31/2004 RICHARDSON, OLLIE MAE RIDER A resident of Hammond, she died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center. She was 79 and a native of Rienzi, Miss. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31. Visiting in the funeral home chapel from 8 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1. Interment in New Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. Survived by two daughters, Dorothy R. Fletcher, Albany, and Barbara R. Campbell, Harahan; four sons, Marvin Leon Richardson, Ponchatoula, Albert David Richardson, Hammond, Lawrence Wesley Richardson, New Orleans, and Billy Joe Richardson, Hammond; two sisters, Ruby Brackin, Thorsby, Ala., and Gertrude Rambo, Arkansas; nine grand- children and five great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Marvin Louis Richardson; and parents, T.W. and Ada Clay Rider. She was a member of New Beulah Baptist Church. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 5/05/2002 RICHARDSON, OTIS, JR. SPRINGFIELD - Otis Richardson Jr., a native and resident of Springfield, died Tuesday, April 30, 2002, at his home. He was 61. Survivors include his wife, Eldora Richardson of Springfield; his father, Otis Richardson Sr. of Springfield; a daughter, Delaine Richardson of Hammond; four sons, Freddie Richardson of Woodridge, Va., Glen Richardson and Donald Richardson, both of Hammond, and Leo Richardson of Springfield; two sisters, Barbara Miller and Vivian Cook, both of Baton Rouge; three brothers, Paul, Shedrick and Calvin Richardson, all of Springfield; and grandchildren. His mother, Mary Tillman Richardson, and a brother, Carl Richardson, preceded him in death. Visiting will be at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, Tuesday from 9 until the funeral at 11 a.m. The Rev. Warren Richards will conduct the service in the funeral home with burial in St. James Cemetery. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 10/23/2001 RICHARDSON, PATRICIA WOODWARD PONCHATOULA - Patricia Woodward Richardson, 82, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2001, at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. She was a graduate of Isidore Newman School and Newcomb College where she was the first female graduate of chemistry with a Phi Beta Kappa. She was an active conservationist and horticulturist. She founded the Ponchatoula Country Market in the 1970s. She is survived by four sons, Murray French Cleveland Jr. of Covington, Carl Woodward Cleveland of New Orleans, W. Hardy Richardson of Mandeville, and Stephen Decatur Richardson of Ponchatoula; one sister, Eleanor Woodward VanVoorthugson of New Orleans; 15 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. A memorial service will be Thursday at the Methodist Church in Ponchatoula, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: CFACT, 39511 Graves Road, Ponchatoula 70454. Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home is in charge. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/4/2008 RICHARDSON, R.D. "BOW" A resident of Hammond, he departed this life Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at his home. He was 73. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Religious service at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 1005 Perriloux St., Hammond, at 8 p.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Samuel Brown. Dismissal at 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment in Prairieville Community Cemetery, Prairieville. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/27/2001 RICHARDSON, ROBERT J. Robert J. Richardson, 82, died Monday, April 23, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a logger and a native of Brookhaven, Miss. He is survived by his wife, Jurlee Richardson; four daughters, Martha Ann Washington, Rhonda Johnson and Rose Warren, all of Independence, and LaToya Jackson, Hammond; eight sons, Carl and Dale Foster, both of Amite, Robert Richardson, Independence, Eugene Warren, Natalbany, John Carter Sr., Durham, N.C., Bruce Carter, Robert Carter and Corey Jackson, all Hammond; one brother, M.C. Richardson, Independence; 35 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dunk E. and Julia Lenior Richardson; and brothers, Jessie Evans, Oscar, Luther, Dunk E. Jr., H.C., R.D. and W.L. Richardson. Visitation will be today from 5 until the funeral at 7:30 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond. Dismissal will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Rosehill Baptist Church, Brookhaven, Miss. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery, Brookhaven. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 2/05/2003 RICHARDSON, SADIE MARY A resident and native of Baptist, she died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003. She was 74. Visiting was at Geisler Funeral Home Chapel, Albany, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Monday. Interment was in New Beulah Church Cemetery. Survived by a daughter, Lorraine R. Cowart; two sons, Paul G. and Charles "Danny" Richardson; two sisters, Lillian Harris and Ella Mae Core; a brother, Floyd Harris; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Richardson; and two brothers, J.C. and Norman Harris. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/6/2011 RICHARDSON, SAMUEL Superintendent Samuel Richardson, a lifelong resident of Amite, a business owner and pastor, passed away at age 73 on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. Pastor Richardson was a retired educator and former principal of Hammond Junior High. He was also a former School Board member of the Tangipahoa Parish school system. In addition, he was president of Richardson Funeral Home Inc. and the managing director of Richardson Funeral Home of Hammond. His service to God, his family and his fellow man were his greatest rewards. Superintendent Samuel Richardson was pastor of Gordon-Richardson Temple of Deliverance, East Side and Gordon/Harrell Church of God in Christ. He served as superintendent of District No. 1 North and as first administrative assistant of Eastern Louisiana Jurisdiction No. 1 Church of God in Christ. He was founder of Gordon-Richardson Christian Academy in Amite. Of all his accomplishments and achievements, none gave him greater satisfaction than seeing lives transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Richardson, of Amite; four children, Denesia Richardson Harrell, of Hammond, and Thaddeus Richardson, Veronica Richardson and Emmy Richardson, all of Amite; 15 grandchildren; a sister, Helestine Richardson Williams, of Houston; and five brothers, Elder Nathaniel Richardson, Amite, Joseph Richardson, Bogalusa, Elder Emmitt Richardson, Kenner, Earl Richardson, Amite, and Darnell Richardson, Hammond. He was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Alex and Mrs. Melisa Richardson; and three brothers, Thomas Richardson Sr., Walter Richardson Sr. and Alex Richardson Jr. Visitation at Richardson Funeral Home of Hammond on Friday, Oct. 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitation at Gordon-Richardson Temple of Deliverance Church of God in Christ, Amite, on Friday from 4 p.m. until wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation at Saintsville Church of God in Christ, 8930 Plank Road, Baton Rouge, on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. until funeral service at 11 am. Interment in Gordon-Richardson Temple of Deliverance Cemetery, Amite. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 8/17/2000 RICHARDSON, SHERBERT S. FOLSOM - Sherbert S. Richardson, 47, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2000, at his home. He was an auto body and fender repairman, a U.S. Army veteran and former member of Morning Travelers Gospel Singers. He is survived by two daughters, Sherlene and Clementine Williams, both of Folsom; one stepdaughter, Tonya Brumfield, Benton Harbor, Mich.; two sons, Mark Anthony Brumfield, Benton Harbor, and Sherbert Williams, Folsom; five stepsons, Kendrick andMarlon Brumfield, Benton Harbor, Damon, Will and Nathaniel Williams, all of New Orleans; four sisters, Sandra Hollins, Annie Marie Bell and Patricia Richardson, all of Folsom, and Norma Jean Weary, Covington; three brothers, William Penn, Benton Harbor, Willie Ray Richardson, Folsom, and Kevin Richardson, Naples, Italy; his parents, Willie and Veolia Richardson, Folsom; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandchild. Visitation will be Friday from 5 p.m. until the wake at 7:30 at Midway Church of Holiness, USA. Leroy Divinity and John Burris will conduct the funeral Saturday at noon. Burial will be in Hay Hollow Cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/29/2013 RICHARDSON, STANLEY GENE "2-TALL" Age 49, a native of Ponchatoula and resident of Springfield, Stanley went to his heavenly home on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at his residence. He was employed with Jacobs Field Services at Exxon Refinery in Baton Rouge. He was a loving husband, brother and friend to all who knew him and he will be dearly missed. Stanley leaves behind his wife, Sara Richardson; father, Columbus Blount; step-children, Gena Locicero and husband Tommy, Kolby Robertson, James G. Krieder, Jerica Hutchinson Stewart and husband Ryan, as well as, grandchildren, Gavin LoCicero, Princeston Robertson, Cayden Hutchinson and Sophia Hutchinson. He is also survived by his sisters, Judy Morgan and husband Bob, Connie Smith, Glenda Parker and husband Franklin; brothers, Marty LaCourse, Kirby VanGelder and wife Jandy, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding Stanley in death were his mother, Corrine Kody Malone. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home in Hammond on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. until the funeral services at 7:00 p.m. Rev. Charles Bigner will officiate the services. The family would like to say a special thanks to North Oaks Hospice for their care and compassion shown toward the family during this difficult time. 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): 1/5/2006 RICHARDSON, VIRGIE MORGAN A resident and native of Independence, she died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 73. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, on Thursday, Jan. 5, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting at The First United Pentecostal Church, Albany, on Friday from 9 a.m. until religious service at 10:30 a.m. Interment in Little River Pentecostal Church Cemetery, Tickfaw. She is survived by her husband, Floyd Richardson, Independence; son, Larry Richardson, Independence; two daughters, Connie Courtney, Philadelphia, Miss., and Melanie Addison, Independence; six grandchildren; sister, Vera Richardson, Independence; and brother, Ralph Morgan, Independence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Irene Moran Morgan. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 8/16/2007 RICHARDSON, WILLIE Willie "Bill" Richardson, 81, of Hammond, died August 13, 2007 at 4:30 p.m. at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. Retired from Tangipahoa Parish School System and U.S. Navy veteran. Visitation will be Friday from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Dr. Larry Cross conducts the funeral at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Hammond. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery. Survivors include one daughter, Linda M. Richardson Hughes of Hammond; one son, Elmer M. Richardson of Hammond; one sister, Mae Dee Ernest of Hammond; and one brother, Alton George; and six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dock and Dora Richardson; his wife, Mercede Roberts Richardson; grandson, Sean Michael Mbadughra. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Paul Baptist Church Building Fund. Repass will be at St. Paul Baptist Church. ******************************************************************************** Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, LA RICHARDSON, WILMER HARDY, II Wilmer Hardy Richardson II, 62 years old of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away, Saturday, August 31, 2013, at University Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born on Tuesday, April 3, 1951, son of the late Ned Richardson and the late Patricia Woodward Richardson. Surviving are sons & daughters-in-law, Wil and Angelique Richardson and Ben and Ashley Richardson, grandchildren, Annabelle Rodrigue, Walker Richardson, Abby Richardson and Penny Richardson, brothers & sisters-in-law, Steve and Teri Richardson and Murray and Jean Claire Cleveland; and sister-in-law Joey Cleveland Caruso. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Carl Cleveland. Hardy enjoyed beekeeping, reading, and gardening. He loved the Tangipahoa River and was a proud Tulane University alumnus. A Celebration of Hardy Richardson's Life will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Hardy's Home on the Tangipahoa River, beginning at 3:00 pm. ******************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/richardson2.txt