Robertson obituaries (A-D), 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: Robertson, A. J. 27 Dec 2007 Dec, 2007 Jerry Nelson Robertson, Adney Sibley 24 Feb 2004 Mar, 2004 Don Johnson Robertson, Aline Womack 28 May 2000 Jun, 2000 Don Johnson Robertson, Allen Wayne 11 Sep 2007 Sep, 2007 Jerry Nelson Robertson, Alma Bertha Williamson 1 Jul 1949 Jan, 2005 Jerry Nelson Robertson, Andrew Martin, Jr. 15 Jul 2004 Jul, 2004 Jerry Nelson Robertson, Anna Prevost 30 Aug 2009 Sep, 2009 Jerry Nelson Robertson, Annie Louise 12 Feb 2009 Feb, 2009 Jerry Nelson Robertson, Ardys Starkey 2 Jun 2001 Jun, 2001 Don Johnson Robertson, Bernice Edwards 23 Oct 2003 Oct, 2003 Don Johnson Robertson, Bruce Lee 13 Jun 2003 Jul, 2003 Don Johnson Robertson, Charles Preston, Jr. 10 May 2009 May, 2009 Jerry Nelson Robertson, Cierra Jailynn 16 Jun 2004 Jun, 2004 Jerry Nelson Robertson, Clarence 12 Nov 2005 Nov, 2005 Jerry Nelson Robertson, Claude Earle 11 May 2002 May, 2002 Don Johnson Robertson, Claude Earle, Jr. 31 Jan 2010 Feb, 2010 Jerry Nelson Robertson, Corbett Bancroft 29 Sep 1950 Jan, 2005 Jerry Nelson Robertson, David R. 23 Nov 1934 Jun, 2000 Jerry/Carol Nelson Robertson, Dillard Lee 10 Oct 2004 Oct, 2004 Jerry Nelson Robertson, Douglas Henkel 21 Mar 2003 Mar, 2003 Don Johnson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 12/27/2007 ROBERTSON, A.J. A memorial service for A.J. Robertson will be held at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Hammond, Louisiana at 1:00 p.m. Saturday December 29, 2007. The Reverend Hank Groover will be celebrant of the Mass and conduct the funeral service. Soloist, Rose Anders, will sing "Amazing Grace", "How Great Thou Art", and "Be Not Afraid". A.J., the son of Mamie Manuel Robertson and the late Teddy C. Robertson, native of Hammond, Louisiana was a resident of Corpus Christi, Texas. He passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 15, 2007. He graduated from Hammond High School and Southeastern University. He was a Vietnam Veteran who honorably served in the United States Army. A.J. leaves behind to cherish his memory a daughter Nicky Hardee and her husband Craig Hardee; mother, Mrs. Mamie Robertson; brother, Wayne C. Robertson and wife Callie; niece, Paige Lynnae Moody and husband Chris; nephew Jay Wayne Robertson and wife Jackie; great nephews, Cameron W. LeBleu, Ethan Jay Robertson; great nieces Abby Lynnae Wright and Laci Jay Robertson. He was preceded in death by his father, Teddy C. Robertson and his sister Charlene Robertson. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society. [From death notice published in the Hammond Star on 19 Dec 2007: A.J. Robertson, 64, beloved father and son, passed away Saturday December 15, 2007 at 1:58 pm. He was born July 12 1943, in Hammond Louisiana where he grew up. A.J. was a Vietnam Veteran, who honorably served in the United States Army. A.J. worked in the oil field industry his whole career. Wherever he went, A.J. made friends and a lasting impression. A.J. was greatly loved and will be missed. A daughter never forgets her Daddy's love.] *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 2/24/2004 ROBERTSON, ADNEY SIBLEY Adney Sibley Robertson, 88, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004, at Hammond Nursing Home. A native of Pride, she was an inspector in the garment industry. She is survived by two sons, Penal Robertson of Bogalusa and Wilkie Robertson of Ponchatoula; two daughters, Deanna Bourn of Ponchatoula and Minnie Wheat of Waite Park, Minn.; 17 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walker Robertson; her parents, George H. and Minnie Miller Sibley; a brother, Carlton Sibley; one sister, Magdalen LeBlanc; and one grandchild. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. until the funeral at 10. The Rev. Wilkie Robertson and Curtis Glyn Wheat and Donald Maricelli will conduct the service, and burial will be at Sand Hill Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/28/2000 ROBERTSON, ALINE WOMACK A resident of Amite, she died at 4:45 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2000, at St. Helena Parish Hospital, Greensburg. She was 96 and a native of Darlington. Visitation at Hillsdale Baptist Church, Hillsdale, from 9 a.m. until religious services at noon Monday, conducted by the Rev. Lee Castello. Interment in Hillsdale Cemetery. Survived by a daughter-in-law, Belva Robertson Miller, Hillsdale; four granddaughters, Kitty Robertson Newell and Kristy R. Cothern, both of Hillsdale, Kelly R. Milton, Tangipahoa, and Karley R. Cooper, Kentwood; a grandson, Butch Pierce Robertson, Franklinton; and 12 great-grandchildren, Lyle Newell, Jacob and Kari Fairburn, June, Ladd, Brad and Crystal Milton, Kaitlin and Brent Cooper and Colbie, Cadie and Riley Robertson. Preceded in death by her husband, Pierce Robertson; a son, Raymond "Tex" Robertson; a great-granddaughter, Amy Aline Newell; parents, John R. and Nellettie Leonard Womack; two sisters, Mamie W. Phillips and Gladys W. Adams; and four brothers, John Blount Womack, Willie Edwin Womack, Hollis W. Womack and Emmitte Womack. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Hillsdale Cemetery Fund. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 9/11/2007 ROBERTSON, ALLEN WAYNE Allen Wayne Robertson, 58, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, at his residence in Albany. He was employed by Ferrara Fire Apparatus in Holden. Survived by his son, Glenn Robertson; daughter, Julie Robertson Threeton; two grandchildren, Savanna and Zachary Threeton; two half brothers, the Rev. James Ray Robertson and John Wade Robertson. Also suvived by his former wife, Connie Daniels Robertson. Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Schod and Genevieve Prevost Robertson; brother, Charlie Robertson; and sister, Susie Robertson Morse. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, La. 190 West, Hammond, on Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 1:30 p.m. Visitation will begin at the funeral home at 11:30 a.m. Allen's half brother, the Rev. James Robertson, will conduct the services. Interment in Robertson Cemetery, Hammond. Condolences and other information available online at http://www.bgthompsonfuneralhome.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 7/1/1949 ROBERTSON, ALMA BERTHA WILLIAMSON Funeral services were held Thursday for Mrs. D. H. Robertson, 60, who died Tuesday, June 28, in Magnolia, Miss., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Earl Langenstein. She was the former Alma Bertha Williamson and the widow of D. H. Robertson. She was a lifelong resident of Hammond until one year ago when she went to live with her daughter. Services were held at Robertson cemetery, with the Poole Funeral Home in charge of burial. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. F. M. Williamson, 82, of Hammond; one daughter, Mrs. Lagenstein of Magnolia; one foster son, Wilbur White in the Merchant Marines; one son, Willard Robertson of New Orleans; five sisters, Mrs. Wilson Joiner, Mrs. Robert Forbes, Miss Queenie Williamson, all of Hammond, Mrs. E. I. Carver of Marshall, Tex., Mrs. Roy Langlois of Baton Rouge.; six brothers, Max and Grover of Hammond, Austin and Fred of Baton Rouge, Earl of Belen, New Mex., and Oscar of Loranger. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 7/15/2004 ROBERTSON, ANDREW MARTIN JR. Died at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2004, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, Independence. He was 59 and a native and a resident of Independence. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. Friday until religious service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Louis Husser. Interment in Loranger Cemetery, Loranger. Survived by his wife, Barbara Diane Robertson; three sons, Andrew Robertson III, Tickfaw, Randall Robertson, Angola, and Kenneth Robertson, Robert; a daughter, Angela Robertson Cox, Kentwood; 11 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and a brother, Allen Robertson, Independence. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Robertson Evans; and parents, Andrew Robertson Sr. and Rowena Major Robertson. Pallbearers will be Chad Robertson, Matt Coleman, Richard Costanza, Glen Costanza, Bobby Jones Jr. and Blair Penalber. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 8/30/2009 ROBERTSON, ANNA PREVOST Anna Prevost Robertson, 89 years old of Hammond, died Friday, August 28, 2009, in Live Oak Village of Hammond. She was born on Thursday, November 13, 1919, in Hammond, daughter of the late Fred Van Prevost and the late Grace Wunsch Prevost. Mrs. Robertson was a member of the Jefferson Women's Tennis Club where she enjoyed many years of playing tennis, especially with her good friend and tennis player Lucy Pittman. Surviving are her stepson, Nicholas Robertson of Surprise, Arizona; 2 granddaughters, Kimberly Alveraz and Leah Haymaker; 6 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, Raymond, Don, and Ken Prevost; 3 sisters, Faye Lawrence, Dorothy Slade, and Nellie Sawyer; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Peyton E. Robertson; daughter, Patricia Mills; 7 brothers, Fred, Clarence, Floyd, Aubrey, Earnest, Mack, and Marvin Prevost; and 3 sisters, Bonnie Sherwood, Gladys Newsham, and Genevieve Robertson. Friends will be received Monday, August 31, 2009, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday, September 1, 2009, from 8:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Gardens in Hammond. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 2/12/2009 ROBERTSON, ANNIE LOUISE Annie Louise Robertson, 82, a native of Amite, La., and resident of Hammond, La., died Feb. 5, 2009, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. Visitation will be at Greenfield Baptist Church, Hammond, La., on Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, from 3 to 8 p.m. The funeral wil be held at Greenfield Baptist Church, Hammond, La., at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, conducted by the Rev. Jerry Hanible. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Hammond, La. She is survived by one daughter, Evelyn Mitchell of Hammond, La. N.A. James Funeral Home Inc., Hammond, is in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/02/2001 ROBERTSON, ARDYS STARKEY A retired Tangipahoa Parish school teacher and retired manager of Sears Roebuck in Hammond, she died Friday, June 1, 2001, in Hammond. She was born July 11, 1910. She was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. She is survived by a brother and his wife, Abe H. and Donna Starkey, Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by her husband, E. Roscoe Robertson; parents, Commie and Georgia Hewitt Starkey; and a sister, Alice Starkey Woltersdors. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. until services at 10 a.m. Monday. Burial in Sand Hill Cemetery, Ponchatoula. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 10/23/2003 ROBERTSON, BERNICE EDWARDS BATON ROUGE - Bernice Edwards Robertson, 57, died Friday, Oct. 17, 2003, at Out Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. A native of Amite, she is survived by her husband, Thomas Robertson Jr. of Hammond; four sons, Terry and Brian Edwards, both of Baton Rouge, David Edwards of Amite and Timothy Edwards of Greensburg; two daughters, Cangela Robertson of Baton Rouge and Angela Bell of Greensburg; one sister, Mary Ann Sims of Atlanta; four brothers, Robert Lee Edwards and Daniel Edwards Jr., both of Roseland, Lionell Edwards of Amite and Doff Edwards of Clinton, Md.; her mother, Celestine Murry Edwards of Roseland; and nine grandchildren. Her father, Daniel Edwards; and her grandparents, Mary Francis Murry and William Murry, all preceded her in death. Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite. Samuel Richardson will conduct the funeral Saturday at Gordon-Richardson Temple of Deliverance COGIC, Amite, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Rick's Chapel Cemetery, Amite. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/13/2003 ROBERTSON, BRUCE LEE GAUTIER, Miss. - Bruce Lee Robertson, 23, died Friday, June 6, 2003, in Pascagoula, Miss. A native of Hammond, he is survived by his parents, Hazel Robertson Green and Richard Green; one daughter, Bre'Isha Qunitte McGowan; one son, Bryson Chad Robertson; two brothers, Tim Robertson and Earl Robertson. Visitation will be today at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 4 to 8 p.m. The Rev. L.T. Maryland will conduct the funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. at Lincoln Park Baptist Church, Hammond. Burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 5/10/2009 ROBERTSON, CHARLES PRESTON, JR. Charles Preston Robertson Jr., 78 years old of Ponchatoula, LA, died Saturday, May 9, 2009, at his residence. Charles was born on Tuesday, October 7, 1930, in Ponchatoula. Surviving are ; daughters, Dianne C. Casadaban and Vivian C. Newsham; sisters, Shirley Thompson, Clara Durham, Ruth Robertson and Joyce Robertson; grandchildren, Brad, Jeff and Stacey Newsham, Michael, Keith and Douglas Casadaban and Katrina, Christopher and Jolie Currow; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and great-grand- children. He is preceded in death by ; wife, Alice L. Robertson; parents, Charles Robertson Sr. and Melvina Robertson; brother, Clarence "Pete" Robertson, sister, Cora Lee Perkins, son, Frank W. Currow Jr. Friends will be received Sunday, May 10, 2009, at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, in Ponchatoula from 6:00p.m. until 9:00P.M. and on Monday from 8:00A.M. until services. Services will be held in the funeral home chapel Monday, May 11, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. with Revs. Stanley and Josh Day officiating. Interment will follow in the Theodore Deddinger Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Millville Baptist Church, 635 West McClellan St., Ponchatoula LA., 70454. An on-line guest book is available at http://www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 6/16/2004 ROBERTSON, CIERRA JAILYNN (INFANT) A native and resident of Independence, she died Saturday, June 12, 2004, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center. She was 5 months old. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday and after 8 a.m. Thursday until religious service at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Estelle Littlejohn. Interment in Colonial Cemetery, Independence. Survived by parents, Larry Demetric Robertson and Terrie Lynn Fleming, both of Independence; a brother, Darrian Jamaal Robertson; a sister, Leila J. Robertson; grandparents, Shirley and Terry Fleming, Bertha and Charles Robertson and Larry Robertson; and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 11/12/2005 ROBERTSON, CLARENCE "STEVE" A resident and native of Ponchatoula, he died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was 35. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, on Sunday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. until religious service in the chapel at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Stanley Day. Interment in Ponchatoula Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Chalacy Blanchard Robertson of Ponchatoula; two daughters, Alice Marie Robertson and Chalacy Carol "CC" Robertson, both of Ponchatoula; father, Clarence "Pete" Robertson of Ponchatoula; brother, Bo Robertson of Manchac; sister, Mally R. Burch of Loranger; and grandmother, Harriet Yancey of Natchitoches. Preceded in death by his mother, Myrna Yancey Robertson; brother, Fred Charles Robertson; grandparents, Charles Sr. and Melvina Robertson; and grandfather, Fred Yancey. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/11/2002 ROBERTSON, CLAUDE EARLE A resident and native of Independence, he died Friday, May 10, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 83 and a retired educator in Tangipahoa Parish, having served as principal in the Loranger school system. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Mitch Williams. Interment in Stevens Cemetery, Independence. Survived by his wife, Thelma Cash Robertson, Independence; a son, Claude E. Robertson Jr., Greenville, S.C.; three daughters, Carol Copes, West Monroe, Melanie Peters, Jena, and Enid Spencer, Lees Summit, Mo.; two sisters, Wanda Pettigrew, Hammond, and Nell White, Glen Clove, N.Y.; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Frederick E. and Maude Leard Robertson; and a brother, Jerry Robertson. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 1/31/2010 ROBERTSON, CLAUDE EARLE, JR. Claude Earle Robertson Jr., 68, of Independence, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at Richard Murphy Hospice House in Hammond. He was born on Nov. 6, 1941, in New Orleans. He was a retired missionary with Campus Crusade for Christ. Surviving are three sisters and brothers-in-law, Carol and John Copes, of West Monroe, Melanie and Judge Jimmie Peters, of Jena, and Enid and Ted Spencer, of Lee's Summit, Mo.; a niece and numerous nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude Earle Sr. and Mary Thelma Cash Robertson. Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond on Monday, Feb. 1, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting resumes on Tuesday, Feb. 2, from 8 a.m. until services in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in the Stevens (Huck) Cemetery in Independence. An online guestbook is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 9/29/1950 ROBERTSON, CORBETT BANCROFT Pfc. Corbett Bancroft (Buddy) Robertson, 19, USMC, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Robertson of Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Ponchatoula, died of wounds received in action in Korea on Monday, September 15. He was born and reared in Ponchatoula, the family moved to Tucson due to the ill health of his mother, the former Miss Easter Robertson. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Corbett B. Robertson of Tucson, Ariz.; one sister, Glenda Robertson, who is making her home with the Earl Tuckers in Hammond; five uncles, Peter, Holden, Barney, Lee and Jay Robertson; three aunts, Mrs. Earl Tucker of Hammond, Mrs. Alloween Finn and Mrs. Annie LeBlanc. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator on: 11/09/1934, 11/23/1934 ROBERTSON, DAVID R. 9 Nov 1934; p. 1, col. 5: David R. Robertson, 71, died Monday in Santa Ana, CA. A native of Tangipahoa parish; born 18 Sep 1863; moved to CA a few months ago. Funeral and burial pending. Survivors in Tangipahoa parish include; Duncan, Hessie, John W., William and George Robertson. His widow; and one sister, Mrs. John O. Robertson, also survive; two sons, Camest and Jake; a daughter, Mrs. Waumel Brown. [See 23 Nov 1934; p. 7, col. 6] 23 Nov 1934; p. 7, col. 6: David R. Robertson, died 5 Nov. in Los Angeles, CA. Survived by wife, Cornelia Robertson; two sons, Camest and Jake; daughter, Mrs. Wanul Brown; 2 grandchildren; five brothers and one sister. Interment in Rose Hills Memorial Park in Huntington Park, CA. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/10/2004 ROBERTSON, DILLARD LEE A resident and native of Tickfaw, he died Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004, at his residence. He was 46. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11. Visitation in the funeral home chapel from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12. Interment at Emmaus Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by wife, Kimberly "Kim" Bateman Robertson, Tickfaw; son and daughter-in-law, Chad and Jennifer Robertson, Pumpkin Center; granddaughter, Morgan Leigh Robertson; four brothers, David Ray Robertson and Johnny Paul Robertson, both of Independence, Millard Earl Robertson, Tickfaw, and Tommy Dale Robertson, Meadville, Miss. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray Walker and Myrtis Cutrer Robertson. He was a shrimper and co-owner of Captain Ray's Seafood. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 3/21/2003 ROBERTSON, DOUGLAS HENKEL ROBERT - Douglas Henkel Robertson, 62, died Thursday, March 20, 2003, at is home. He was a native of Robert. Survivors are his wife, Shirley Blount Robertson of Robert; six daughters, Darenda Delahoussaye and Erika Robertson, both of Hammond, Lydia Robertson-Sapp of Robert, Samantha Haltom of West Virginia, Simone Locklar of Baton Rouge and Brandi Kirkland of Ponchatoula; two sisters, Merdis Mickenheim of Bedico and Iris Matthews of Robert; 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. His parents, William "Doc" and Virginia Booth Robertson; and one brother, James Robertson preceded him in death. The Rev. Willie Holland and the Rev. Larry Blount will conduct a graveside service Friday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/robertson1.txt