Ridgedell obituaries, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ Name, date of obit, date submitted, submitted for the USGenWeb Archives by: Ridgedell, C. W. 5 Feb 2013 Feb 2013 Jerry Nelson Ridgedell, Carrie Easley 15 Jan 2003 Jan 2003 Don Johnson Ridgedell, Catherine Kilpatrick 31 Jan 2005 Feb 2005 Jerry Nelson Ridgedell, Chad Malvin 29 Jan 2013 Feb 2013 Jerry Nelson Ridgedell, Charles 6 Nov 2012 Nov 2012 Jerry Nelson Ridgedell, Harold Donald 25 Jan 2013 Feb 2013 Jerry Nelson Ridgedell, Joseph Percy 9 Jun 2010 Jun 2010 Jerry Nelson Ridgedell, Julia Mae Canton 26 Mar 2001 Mar 2001 Don Johnson Ridgedell, Lawrence Jerry 8 Apr 2002 Apr 2002 Don Johnson Ridgedell, Thomas J., Jr. 14 Apr 2002 Apr 2002 Don Johnson Ridgedell, Vera Brown 24 Nov 2012 Nov 2012 Jerry Nelson Ridgedell, Wade P. 12 Jan 2006 Jan 2006 Jerry Nelson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 2/5/2013 RIDGEDELL, C. W. A resident of Independence, he died at 10:12 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born March 24, 1936 in Amite and was 76 years of age. He graduated from Amite High School and served in the U. S. Army for 3 years where he was stationed mainly in Okinawa. He was a dairy farmer for 37 years and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Amite and the American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Jill Rowdon Ridgedell, Loranger; 2 daughters, Shawn Davis, Houston, TX and Shannon Ridgedell, Loranger; son, Shane Ridgedell, Loranger; 4 grandchildren, Rowdy Ridgedell, Brooke Ridgedell, Hayden Ridgedell and Jessie Finch; 3 sisters, Jennie Frohn, Amite, Evelyn Bennett, Houston, TX and Janelle Lawrence, Zachary. Preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Grace Hayden Ridgedell; 2 brothers, Tom Ridgedell, Jr. and Wade Ridgedell; sister, Helen Ridgedell. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013. Interment Loranger Cemetery, Loranger. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund in Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/15/2003 RIDGEDELL, CARRIE EASLEY "C.L." A resident of Hammond, she died at 10:05 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13, 2003, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Hammond. She was 91 and a native of Loranger. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 1 p.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Emile Tusso and the Rev. Kenneth Anthony. Interment in Loranger Cemetery, Loranger. Survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Vernell and Lexie Easley, Loranger; a sister-in- law, Rebecca Easley, Amite; and numerous nieces and nephews. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 1/31/2005 RIDGEDELL, CATHERINE KILPATRICK A resident of Amite, she died at 9 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005, at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg. She was 71 and a native of New Orleans. She was salutatorian of Amite High School, class of 1952, received her bachelor of arts degree in education from Southeastern Louisiana University, class of 1956, graduating with high honors. She was a retired secretary with LSU Cooperative Extension Service. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1. Visitation at First United Methodist Church, Amite, from 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. William Sewell and Brother Kenneth Istre. Interment in Amite Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Wade P. Ridgedell, Amite; two daughters, Karen Kay Ridgedell Bass, Baton Rouge, and Kathy Lynn Ridgedell Drude, Central; a son, Kenneth Wade Ridgedell, Hammond; brother, John Herbert Kilpatrick, Amite; and grand- children, Sydney Nicole Bass, Samantha Elizabeth Bass, Mathew Dane Shockley, Tyler Adam Drude, Logan Wayne Gill, Taylor Anne Ridgedell and Kade Alex Ridgedell. She was preceded in death by her parents, Steven Milton Kilpatrick and Myrtle Pipes Kilpatrick. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 1/29/2013 RIDGEDELL, CHAD MALVIN Chad Malvin Ridgedell, 23 years old of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away, Saturday, January 26, 2013. He was born on Thursday, December 7, 1989, in Sherman, Texas, of the late Karen Camille Canterbury. Surviving are grandparents, James Malvin Canterbury and Clarine Barbo Canterbury, sister, Lacie Ridgedell, fiance, Lacy Jenkins, cousins, Dakota Rose Stewart and Brady Allen Cantebury, numerous aunts and uncles. He is preceded in death by his mother, Karen Camille Canterbury, sister, Krystal Ridgedell. Friends will be received Wednesday, January 30, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Harry McKneely & Son Hammond. Services will be held at Harry McKneely & Son Hammond , Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow on Thursday, January 31, 2013 in the Hurricane Cemetery in Arcadia, La at 1:00 pm. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 11/6/2012 RIDGEDELL, CHARLES "TONY" SFC Charles "Tony" Ridgedell US Army Retired passed away on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012. He was 78 and resident of Fayetteville, NC. He is survived by his wife Imogene O'Brian Ridgedell; 3 daughters, Sharon Moseley, Carolyn Lamb and Barbara Ridgedell; 2 brothers, Warren Ridgedell and Matthew Ridgedell; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, from 9 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 10 a.m. Interment in Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Amite, La.. with full military honors. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 1/25/2013 RIDGEDELL, HAROLD DONALD A resident of Amite, he died at 11:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at his residence. He was born Feb. 20, 1945 in Amite and was 67 years of age. Ridgedell served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Gibbie McMillan. Interment Shady Grove Cemetery, Amite. Survived by, father, Ivy Ridgedell, Sr; daughter, Kimberly Kaiser and husband, Jeff; step-daughter, Angela Hurst; son, Donald Ridgedell; sister, Margaret Cutrer; two brothers, Ivy W. Ridgedell, Jr. and Richard W. Ridgedell; four grandchildren, Taylor, Colby, and Lauryn Ridgedell and Christopher Welch. Preceded in death by, his mother, Minnie Lou Ridgedell; sister, Joyce F. Ridgedell; brother, Gregory C. Ridgedell. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 6/9/2010 RIDGEDELL, JOSEPH PERCY Joseph Percy Ridgedell (January 21, 1938-May 31, 2010) was born January 21, 1938 and passed away Monday, May 31, 2010 in LaPlace, LA. Joseph was 72, a native and resident of Cantonment, FL. He was a graduate of Amite High School and a retired US Navy Veteran. His is survived by his three daughters, Sharon Ridgedell and Lisa Ridgedell, both of Pensacola, FL, Debbie Ridgedell Whitt, Indiana; sister, Belle Ridgedell Davidson, Roseland; friend, Alvis O'Brian, Loranger; numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family. Joseph is preceded in death by his parents, Percy and Juanita Canton Ridgedell; companion, Felisa Mullins; sister, Lydia Madge Musgrave. Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Monday, June 7, 2010 from 12:30 p.m. until religious services in the funeral home chapel at 1:00 p.m. with Rev, Leon Dunn officiating. Interment at Union Cemetery, Amite. An on-line guestbook is available at www.McKneelyvaughnfh.com. McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W (Exit 46) next to Bill Hood Automotive and behind Mr. Tom's Car Wash and Holiday Inn Express. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 3/26/2001 RIDGEDELL, JULIA MAE CANTON Amite - Julia Mae Canton Ridgedell, 88, died Friday, March 23, 2001, at Amite Nursing Home. She was a native of McComb, Miss., and a housewife. Survivors include four sons, Lyle Ridgedell, Carksville, Tenn., Charles "Tony" Ridgedell, Fayetteville, N.C., Warren David Ridgedell, Sherman, Texas, and Matthew Ridgedell, Amite; a sister, Juanita Ridgedell, Montpelier, 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dudley Francis Ridgedell; a daughter, Celeste M. Mixon; a brother, Leo Canton; and three sisters, Celeste Wiggins, Lallie Mae Santama and Nina C. Walton. The Rev. Harold Banktson and the Rev. Anthony Lamb will conduct a graveside service today at 2 p.m., and burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 4/8/2002 RIDGEDELL, LAWRENCE JERRY A dredge operator for Rebel Sand and Gravel, he died at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2002, at Summit Hospital, Baton Rouge. He was 62, born Sunday, March 31, 1940, in Amite. Visitation at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Visitation at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Benny Jones. Burial in Shady Grove Cemetery, Amite. He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Ridgedell; and his mother, Dolly S. Ridgedell. He is survived by his former wife, Elaine Cash; a son and daughter-in-law, James and Shawna Ridgedell, Beaver, Ohio; a daughter, Rudy Ann Carcamo, Denham Springs; a sister and brother-in-law, Birdie and Henry Bryant, Hammond; a brother and sister-in-law, Edward M. and Vera Ridgedell, Springfield; and grandchildren, Jordan Tyler Carcamo, Lawston James Ridgedell and Jadin Dickerson. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 4/14/2002 RIDGEDELL, THOMAS J., JR. "TOM" A resident of Loranger, he died Saturday, April 13, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 76 and a native of Amite. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and after 8 a.m. Monday. Religious services at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Murphy Brantley. Interment in Loranger Cemetery, Loranger. Survived by his wife, Gloria W. Ridgedell, Loranger; a daughter, Leanne R. Holton, Alexandria, Va.; two sons, Thomas Wesley Ridgedell, Loranger, and Brian K. Ridgedell, Loganville, Ga.; eight grandchildren, Nicole Pelloat, Covington, Mitch Holton, Loranger, Fletcher and Tom Ridgedell, both of Loranger, Amy Holton, Alexandria, Va., and Jesse, Tara and Jacob Ridgedell, all of Loganville; two sisters, Evelyn Bennett and Jennie Frohn, both of Amite; and two brothers, Wade Ridgedell, Amite, and C.W. Ridgedell, Loranger. Preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Grace Hayden Ridgedell. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Bethesda, MD. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/24/2012 RIDGEDELL, VERA BROWN A resident of Amite, she died at 4:12 a.m. on Thursday, November 22, 2012 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born July 4, 1942 in Tangipahoa and was 70 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Edward Ridgedell, Amite; children, Debbie Graham, Kentwood, Charlotte Lee, Osyka, MS, Ronald Lawrence Ridgedell, Livingston, Angelica Ridgedell, Walker, Ronald Bergeron, Amite; sisters, Juanita Ballard, Kentwood, Connie Risen, Pensacola, FL, Diane Creel, Roseland; brother, Ronnie Brown, Roseland; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Brown; brother, Sidney Ray Brown; daughter, Emily Whatinpoo; grandson, Christopher Graham. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 26, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Mike Woodard. Interment Briar Patch Cemetery, Loranger. Pallbearers will be Jordan Carcama, Kevin Thorski, Ronald Bergeron, Desmond Franklin, Mark Tarver, Donnie King and Henry Ballard. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 1/12/2006 RIDGEDELL, WADE P. A native and resident of Amite, he died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006, at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was 75. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Thursday, Jan. 12, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10:30 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Brady Whitton. Interment in Mulberry Street Cemetery, Amite. He is survived by two daughters, Karen Kay Ridgedell Bass, Baton Rouge, and Kathy Lynn Ridgedell Drude, Gonzales; a son, Kenneth Wade Ridgedell, Hammond; a brother, Cleveland Ward "C.W." Ridgedell, Loranger; three sisters, Evelyn R. Bennett, Katy, Texas, Jennie Grace R. Frohn, Amite, and Jenelle Lawrence, Baker; and seven grandchildren, Matthew Dane Shockley, Tyler Adam Drude, Sydney Nicole Bass, Taylor Anne Ridgedell, Kade Alex Ridgedell, Samantha Elizabeth Bass and Logan Wayne Gill. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Kilpatrick Ridgedell; parents, Thomas J. Ridgedell Sr. and Grace Hayden Ridgedell; brother, Thomas J. Ridgedell Jr.; and sister, Helen Ridgedell. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/ridgedell.txt