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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: Robertson, Mabel Marie 30 Jan 2012 Feb, 2012 Jerry Nelson Robertson, Mae Peltier 11 Sep 2002 Sep, 2002 Don Johnson Robertson, Magnolia 28 Oct 2003 Oct, 2003 Don Johnson Robertson, Mary Janice Rodriquez 12 Jun 2007 Jun, 2007 Jerry Nelson Robertson, Melissa Irene 19 Jan 2005 Jan, 2005 Jerry Nelson Robertson, Melody Leigh 3 Aug 2005 Aug, 2005 Jerry Nelson Robertson, Meta 5 Oct 1934 Jun, 2000 Jerry/Carol Nelson Robertson, Micheal Edwin 15 Apr 2004 Apr, 2004 Jerry Nelson Robertson, Oliver 10 Aug 1934 Jun, 2000 Jerry/Carol Nelson Robertson, Owen L. 24 Jul 2012 Aug, 2012 Jerry Nelson Robertson, Pellegrina Monistere 17 Jan 2012 Jan, 2012 Jerry Nelson Robertson, Percy J., Jr. 26 May 2004 Jun, 2004 Jerry Nelson Robertson, Rita Brunett 20 Apr 2009 Apr, 2009 Jerry Nelson Robertson, Robin Rachelle Jul, 2013 Jerry Nelson Robertson, Ross H. 14 Dec 2010 Dec, 2010 Jerry Nelson Robertson, Sarah 28 Jul 2011 Jul, 2011 Jerry Nelson Robertson, Sister Emma Lee Holliday 2 Aug 2002 Aug, 2002 Don Johnson Robertson, Stewart Reginald 18 May 1999 May, 1999 Don Johnson Robertson, Thelma Cash 11 Oct 2007 Oct, 2007 Jerry Nelson Robertson, Thomas, Sr. 19 Oct 2000 Nov, 2000 Don Johnson Robertson, Timothy Jerrold, Sr. 29 Jan 2004 Jan, 2004 Don Johnson Roberston, Tom T., Jr. 16 Nov 2010 Nov, 2010 Jerry Nelson Robertson, Vivian Evelyn 25 Nov 2011 Nov, 2011 Jerry Nelson Robertson, Wesley James, Jr. 28 Feb 2010 Mar, 2010 Jerry Nelson Robertson, Wilbert 5 Apr 2001 Apr, 2001 Don Johnson Robertson, William 21 Jan 2005 Jan, 2005 Jerry Nelson Robertson, Willie 22 Jun 2006 Jun, 2006 Jerry Nelson Robertson, Willie 7 Mar 2009 Mar, 2009 Jerry Nelson Robertson, Willie 31 May 2012 Jun, 2012 Jerry Nelson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/30/2012 ROBERTSON, MABEL MARIE Mabel Marie "Mamie" Robertson, 95, of Hammond, passed away Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. Mamie was born on Saturday, April 1, 1916, in Mamou. She was a retired sales person for Rosenblums after 44 years of service from 1950 to 1994. Surviving are her son and daughter-in- law, Wayne Carter Robertson and Callie Jay Robertson; granddaughter and husband, Paige Robertson Moody and Chris Moody; grandson and wife, Jay Wayne Robertson and Jackie Robertson; granddaughter, Nicki Robertson Hardee; and great-grandchildren, Cameron Wayne LeBleu, Abby Lynnae Wright, Hannah Marlin Moody, Ethan Jay Robertson and Laci Jay Robertson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Teddy Carter Robertson; parents, Lucy Rozas Manuel and Gill Manuel; daughter, Charlene Faye Robertson; son, A.J. Robertson; sisters, Amelia Isreal, Agnes LeFleur and Sadie Bucklin; and brothers, Mayuis, Bernice and Abel Manuel. Friends will be received at Holy Ghost Catholic Church on Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. Interment in the church cemetery. An online guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 9/11/2002 ROBERTSON, MAE PELTIER A resident of Ponchatoula, she died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002, at Hammond Nursing Home. She was 88 and a native of Lutcher. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation in the funeral home chapel from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, conducted by a Dominican priest. Interment in Ponchatoula Cemetery. Survived by her daughter, Pearl Prestridge, Ponchatoula; two sons, Davis Robertson and Jerry Robertson, both of Ponchatoula; a sister, Pearl Trawick, Hialeah, Fla.; a brother, Hilton Peltier, Zwolle; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, August "Johnny" Robertson; parents, Dave and Pauline Kraemer Peltier; a sister, Grace Guichet; and a brother, Curylis Peltier. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 10/28/2003 ROBERTSON, MAGNOLIA PONCHATOULA - Magnolia Robertson, 80, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2003, at Hammond Nursing Home, Hammond. A native of Clarksdale, Miss., she is survived by three daughters, Audrey R. Taylor of Oakland, Calif., Grace Embry of Ponchatoula and Nancy Delafosse of Grambling; one son, James Robertson of Hammond; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday at N. A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 3 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Willie Gables Jr. will conduct the funeral Thursday at 11 a.m. at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Hammond. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/12/2007 ROBERTSON, MARY JANICE RODRIGUEZ Mary Janice Rodriguez Robertson, 67, of Albany, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2007 at North Oaks Regional Medical Center in Hammond. Janice had a love for her "extended" family through the Livingston Parish Council on Aging. She spent her days and energy caring for and sharing time with her friends theirs. Visitation was Monday, June 11, 2007 at Seale Funeral Home, Livingston, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a memorial service at 6 p.m. She is survived by her children, Darrell Wayne Sicard, Bridget DeBourgh, Lolette Zrinski and Brenda Browning; grandchildren, Joshua Stortz, Denise Anderson, Gabrielle Zrinski and Candy Craig; great-grandchildren, Kane Pechon, DeKayla Kelly, Jesaiah Burnton and Alex Craig; brother, Joseph Rodriguez; stepfather, J.W. Miller; stepchildren, Elsie Vaughn, JoAnn McDaniel and Nelson Menzina; step brothers, JW. Miller Jr., Jewell Miller, Bob Miller and Jerry Miller; beloved friends, Jessie Ballard and Shirley Pierson; one nephew and five nieces. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Felicia DeBourgh; father, Leon Rodriguez; mother, Margie Pierson Miller; brothers, Michael Rodriguez and Carl Wesley Hughes Jr.; step brothers, Joey and Johnny Miller; and step sister, Dorothy Miller. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Livingston Parish Council on Aging, Springfield branch. Services performed under the direction of Seale Funeral Service, Inc., Denham Springs, La. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 1/19/2005 ROBERTSON, MELISSA IRENE A retired nursing home employee and a resident of Holden, she died at 6:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. She was 83 and a native of Albany. Visiting at James Chapel Methodist Church, Holden, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday. Visiting at the church from 9 a.m. until religious service at 1 p.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Carl Rushing. Interment in church cemetery. She is survived by a sister, Eunice Ballard of Holden; four nieces, Eula Courtney of Livingston, Beatrice Gordon of Walker, Aline Lowery of Amite and Ione Norred of Holden; and a nephew, Frank Ballard Jr. of Holden. Preceded in death by her parents, David and Lilly Hutchinson Robertson; sister, Mary Lott; infant brother; niece, Mary Alice Bergeron; and two brothers, Frank Ballard Sr. and Simmie Lott. Pallbearers will be Ivy Clay Courtney, Herbert Hopkins, Bruce Ebarb, Darrell Kropog, Jeffery Gordon and Carl Ballard. Honorary pallbearers are Levi Stewart and Kaleb Stewart. She was a charter member of Hillside Baptist Church of Albany. Renaissance Services Inc., Gonzales, (225) 644-2976, is in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 8/3/2005 ROBERTSON, MELODY LEIGH A hairdresser/cosmetologist and a resident of Hammond, she died Monday, Aug. 1, 2005, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 35, born Thursday, Sept. 18, 1969, in Natchez, Miss. She was survived by her daughter, Makayla McCoy of Hammond; son, Brandon McCoy of Hammond; mother, Mary Cannon of Hammond; father, Richard Cannon of Hammond; sister, Michelle Winters of Albany; brother, George McCoy of Hammond; fiancˇ, Earl Brumfield of Hammond; grandmother, Mary Cannon of Tickfaw; two aunts, Maggie Hauck of Tickfaw and Melody Doescher of Kansas City, Mo.; two uncles, Joseph Mulkey of Mosheim, Tenn., and Michael Mulkey of Hammond; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Cleo Bowman; and grandfather, Earnest Mulkey. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, and from 8 a.m. until service at noon Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Mike Bush and the Rev. Rodney Taylor. Interment in Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator on: 10/05/1934 ROBERTSON, META 5 Oct 1934; p. 1, col. 7: Miss Meta Robertson, 61, died Tuesday in Hammond. Funeral Wednesday; interment in Robertson burial ground, east of Hammond, near the Tangipahoa River. Survived by mother, Mrs. Levi Robertson of Hammond; three sisters, Mrs. Maude Drott of Hammond; three brothers, Edward, Ellis and Harris Robertson. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 4/15/2004 ROBERTSON, MICHEAL EDWIN "MIKE" A beloved father and husband and a resident of Prairieville, he went home to be with the Father at 3:59 p.m. Sunday, April 11, 2004, at Riverside Medical Center in Franklinton. He was 51 and a native of Kentwood. He is survived by two daughters, Kimberly and Sara Robertson; wife, Jane Robertson; mother-in-law, Jane Dunn; sister-in-law, Susan Day; sister, Gwen Alford; brother, Roy Robertson; and mother, Ivy Lee Robertson. He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Robertson; and a brother, Rex Robertson. He worked at Franklin Press, LSU Graphics and as a printing superintendent at State Printing. He was a loving, caring and giving father and husband. He loved to be outdoors and travel with his family. He was active in his daughters' softball teams as a coach. He gave all that he could to those he loved. In lieu of standing arrangements, please send plants or fresh cut flowers in vases. Visiting at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, on Friday, April 16, 2005, from 6 p.m. until memorial service at 6:30 p.m., conducted by Brother Sandy Sherman. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator on: 8/10/1934 ROBERTSON, OLIVER 10 Aug 1934; p. 1, col. 2: Oliver Robertson, negro, died Friday, 3 Aug, at home in Greenville. A native of VA, raised in Springfield as a sevant of the Settoon family; for the past 30 years, lived in Hammond. Survived by son, Carl, and daughter, Maude. Funeral Monday. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 7/24/2012 ROBERTSON, OWEN L. Owen L Robertson better known as Mr. Terry and Pa-Pa Terry celebrated life for 83 years and was a resident of Denham Springs. He passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Visitation will be at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs on Tuesday July 24, 2012 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Wednesday July 25, 2012 from 9:00 am until funeral services in the funeral home chapel at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Evonne Hanna Robertson, one sister, Eloise Dickens of Hammond , his children: Carol Robertson, Terry Peyton and her husband Perry Peyton, Donna Fore, John "Bubba" Robertson and wife Jennifer H Robertson, Susan Vincent and her husband Allen "Chip" Vincent. Pa-Pa Terry loved his grandchildren: Jacob Robertson, Chase Robertson and his wife Sharrah, Colt Fore, Paige Fore, Sommer Vincent Filasek and her husband Gavin, Chett Vincent, Rachael Huitt and Jordan Peyton, great grandchildren are Hannah, Hunter and Harli Robertson and Slone Vincent. His is preceded in death by his father, John O Robertson, his mother, Eleanor Lavigne Robertson, one sister, Ima Sheridan, two brothers, Avery Robertson and John Roy Robertson, and one grandson, Trey Oren Robertson. He served in the US Marine Corps and retired from General Equipment and Scott Equipment Co. as parts manager. His legacy to his family is the kindness and generosity he always shared with others. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Please visit www.sealefuneral.com to leave messages for the family. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/17/2012 ROBERTSON, PELLEGRINA MONISTERE Pellegrina "Phine" Monistere Robertson, 77, of Baton Rouge, passed away Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at her home. Phine was born Sunday, Nov. 25, 1934, in Hammond. She was a wife, mother, part-time hairdresser and wig stylist. Surviving are sons, Joel P. Robertson, of Baton Rouge, and Christopher J. Robertson, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; brother and sister-in-law, Paul J. and Michelle Monistere; longtime companion, Jose T. Bonilla; two grandsons, Joseph and Michael Robertson; stepchildren, Daysi Benitez, Rudis and Evelin Bonilla; two nieces, Barbara Fairley and Pamela Raborn; and eight step- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Joe Pierce; parents, Christopher and Virginia Monistere; and a brother, Angelo Monistere. Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, on Wednesday, Jan. 18, from 9 a.m. until services in the chapel at 11 a.m. Interment in Rose Memorial Park Cemetery, Hammond. An online guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 5/26/2004 ROBERTSON, PERCY J. JR. "JACK" A retired U.S. Navy veteran with 33 years of honorable service and a former owner of World Wide Health Services in Baton Rouge, he died Saturday, May 22, 2004. He was 77, a resident of Zachary and a native of Tickfaw. During his 33 years in the Navy, he was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with six stars, World War II Victory Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and several others. Visiting was Tuesday at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting at the funeral home from 8:30 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Jimmy Robertson. Burial in Milldale Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy "Dot" Cedotal Robertson, Zachary; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Dee Robertson, Elm Grove, Calif., Mike and Rose Anna Neal Robertson, Bunkie, and Danny and Penni Cain Cedotal, Zachary; two sisters, Vivian Evelyn Robertson, Baton Rouge, and Shirley Milton, Tickfaw; 10 grandchildren, Michael, James, Amy and Mechelle Robertson, Shaunn Robertson Harris, D.J. and Charlie Cedotal, Tommee and Ede Cicoria and Eve Hughes; and six great-granddaughters, Kristina and Katelyn Harris, Kassandra, Brittany and Savanna Hughes and Lexee Simmons. Preceded in death by his parents, Percy James Sr. and Ruby Lee Jackson Robertson; an aunt and uncle, Ray and Edna Robertson. Pallbearers will be Louis, David, Keith, James, Michael and Dale Robertson. Honorary pallbearers are Harold, Elmer and John Kirby. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 4/20/2009 ROBERTSON, RITA BRUNETT Mrs. Rita Brunett Robertson, 72, of Hammond, died Saturday, April 18, 2009, in North Oaks Medical Center. She was born on Wednesday, February 10, 1937, in Independence, daughter of the late Charles and Epha Force Brunett. She retired from the Hammond Police Department after 38 years of service. Surviving are her daughter, Jackie Himel Carr and husband Buddy Carr; son, Kelcy Himel; son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Carolyn Himel; three grandchildren, Jill Himel Soderstrom and her husband, Garrett Soderstrom, Bret Himel and Bryce Himel; four sisters, Agnes Durbin, Audrey Burton, Cordelia Thomas and Velma VanMeter; four brothers, Louis Elwood Brunett, and Melvin, Paul, and Gerald Brunett; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Gregory Paul Himel II; and two brothers, Jack and Adrian Brunett. Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond on Monday, April 20, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral home on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Services will be held at St. Dominic Catholic Church, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. Paul Yi officiating. Interment in the church cemetery in Husser. An online guestbook and family forum are available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond, LA ROBERTSON, ROBIN RACHELLE Age 50 and a resident of Hammond, Robin went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at Post Acute Specialty Hospital of Hammond. Robin loved coloring velvet posters, Lorretta Lynn, socializing with family and her church. Leesa Prevost, her best friend, and her family made a big impact on Robin's life. She was a loving daughter, sister, and friend and she brought joy to all who knew her. Robin leaves behind her loving mother, Geraldine Brown Gatlin; father, Curtis Robertson; sister, Sandee Robertson and Chuck Vilardo; brother, Randy Robertson and wife Liz; step-sister, Lynn and Bob Anderson; step-brothers, Bruce and Betty Gatlin, Mark and Carol Gatlin and Mike Gatlin. Robin is also survived by her nephews, Brandon Peek, Johnny, Bryce, Joey and wife Katy Robertson; niece, Brandee Peek and fiancˇ Brody Roberts; 3 great-nieces, Jenna, Natalie and Mallorie Robertson; great-nephew, Brent Warwick. Preceding Robin in death were her nephew, Brent Peek; step-father, Dennis Gatlin; maternal grandparents, Bill and Bernice Rogers Brown and paternal grandparents, Ray and Goldy Robertson. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home in Hammond on Saturday, July 6, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and again on Sunday from 12:00 noon until the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Kent Newell will officiate the services and interment will follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 12/14/2010 ROBERTSON, ROSS H. "HOOTIE" A resident of Hillsdale, he died at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 13, 2010, at St. Helena Parish Hospital, Greensburg. He was 78, born Aug. 25, 1932, in Greensburg. "Hootie" was an avid rabbit hunter and a retired iron worker and member of Local 623, Baton Rouge. Survived by his daughter, Janice Diane Hobbs, Independence; sister, Delois Bergeron, Baton Rouge; two grand- children, Jimmy Singleton, Roseland, and Kim Hobbs, Independence; three great-grandchildren, Amber Singleton, Brittany Anthony and Justin Anthony; and two great-great-grandchildren, Dylan Husband and Cass Anthony. Preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Pierce "Aunt Nig" Robertson; parents, Arch and Lela Robertson; brother, Archie Robertson; and son-in-law, Rocky Hobbs. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, and from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, conducted by the Rev. Don Meadows. Interment in Hillsdale Cemetery, Hillsdale. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 7/28/2011 ROBERTSON, SARAH Age 26 and a resident of Independence, Sarah passed away due to an automobile accident on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 in Hammond. She leaves behind her daughter, Angelina Ciccio; parents, William "Billy" Robertson and wife Kathy, Dawn Walters and husband Chris; grandmother "Mother", Grace Robertson; brother, William Scott Robertson; aunt, Kathy Bethel and husband Russell. Preceded Sarah in death were her daughter, Skylar Ciccio; grandfather "Father", Leland "Buddy" Robertson. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the religious service from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 11:00 a.m., with visiting hours beginning at 8:00 a.m. Rev. Robert Dansby will officiate the services and interment will follow in Loranger Community Cemetery. Condolences and other information are available online at www.thompsoncares.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/02/2002 ROBERTSON, SISTER EMMA LEE HOLLOWAY A resident of Kentwood, she died Monday, July 29, 2002, at Hood Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 20, 1922, in Liverpool. Visitation at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Religious service at Temple Chapel Baptist Church, Kentwood, at noon Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Joshua Brown. Interment in Hope Cemetery. She leaves to cherish her memory 12 sons and nine daughters-in-law, John Sr. and Mildred, Houston, Lendsey and Maggie, Richmond, Calif., Charles and Mary, Jesse Sr., Robert Sr. and Shirley, and Ernest Sr. and Ada, all of Baton Rouge, Dallas and Margie, Greensburg, Thomas Jr. and Inez, Jamie, Carlo, and Tyrone and Carol, all of Kentwood, and Percy and Robin Robertson, Tangipahoa; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Mary Lena Robertson, Baton Rouge, Mae and Ernest Wheat, Amite, Carolyn and Antoine Brumfield, Folsom, and Augustine and James Cryer, Kentwood; two brothers and sisters- in-law, Felix and Rosie Lee Braxton, Portland, Ore., and Thomas and Irma Dell Holloway, New Orleans; three sisters, Lizzie Randolph and Pearlie Morris, both of New Orleans, and Inez Abram, Baton Rouge; 47 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, an aunt, Mary Hookfin; three uncles, Jesse, Charles and David Holloway; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, including a special friend, Mommy Howard. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Thomas Robertson Sr., a granddaughter, two sisters and a brother. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/18/1999 ROBERTSON, STEWART REGINALD "SONNY" A resident of Ponchatoula, he died Sunday, May 16, 1999, at his home. He was 69 and a native of Pine Bluff, Ark. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, 5 p.m. until religious services in the chapel at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Interment in Ponchatoula Cemetery. Survived by a sister, Eugenia "Sis" LeSaicherre, Ponchatoula; and a brother, Jackie Robertson, Maurepas. Preceded in death by parents, Jack W. and Willie Mae Shepherd Robertson. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to North Oaks Hospice or First United Methodist Church of Ponchatoula. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 10/11/2007 ROBERTSON, THELMA CASH Thelma Cash Robertson, of Independence, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 87, born on March 25, 1920, in Crabtree, Ark., the daughter of the late James M. and Annie Ford Cash. Mrs. Robertson was a graduate of LSU, a member of First Baptist Church, Independence, and a former teacher at Independence High School. Surviving are her son, Claude Earle Robertson Jr., of Independence; three daughters, Thelma Carol Copes, of West Monroe, Amy Melanie Peters, of Jena, and Enid Elaine Spencer, of Lee's Summit, Mo.; seven grandchildren, 10 great- grandchildren; a brother, Robert Cash, of Haughton; and two sisters, Rachel Conway, of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Muriel Jones, of Houston. Preceded in death by her husband, Claude E. Robertson Sr.; and two sisters, Ruth Atherton and Joann Blackwell. Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, on Friday, Oct. 12, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and at the funeral home chapel on Saturday from 8 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Interment in Stevens Cemetery, Independence. Condolences may be sent to: condolence@bellsouth.net/subject line: Robertson. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 10/19/2000 ROBERTSON, THOMAS, SR. KENTWOOD - Thomas Robertson Sr., 85, died Monday, Oct. 16, 2000, at his home. He was a native of St. Helena. Survivors include his wife, Emma Lee Robertson, Kentwood; 12 sons, John Robertson Sr., Houston, Lindsey Robertson, Richmond, Calif., Charles, Jessie Sr., Robert Sr. and Ernest Robertson Sr., all of Baton Rouge, Dallas Robertson, Greensburg, Thomas Jr., Jamie, Carlo and Tyrone Robertson, all of Kentwood, Percy Robertson, Tangipahoa; four daughters, Mary Lena Robertson and Mae Wheat, Amite, Carolyn Brumfield, Folsom, Augustine Cryer, Kentwood; 48 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Three brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Visitation will be at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. the Rev. Joshua Brown will conduct the funeral Saturday at Temple Chapel Baptist Church, Kentwood, at 1 p.m., and burial will be in Hope Cemetery, Kentwood. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 1/29/2004 ROBERTSON, TIMOTHY JERROLD SR. Houston - Timothy Jerrold Robertson Sr., 27, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004, in Baton Rouge. A native of Tangipahoa, he is survived by one son, Timothy Jerrold Robertson Jr. of Houston; one daughter, Amaria Robertson of Houston; one sister, Sharon D. Robertson of Tangipahoa; his mother, Sandra L. Robertson of Tangipahoa; his father, Aubrey Cook of Kentwood; his grandmother, Lucullie Robertson of Tangipahoa; and his grandfather, John Robertson Sr. of Houston. He was preceded in death by his brother, Anthony Robertson; his great-grandmother, Emma Robertson; his great-grandfather, Thomas Robertson Sr.; and his great- grand-parents, Alma and Wash Chandler. Visitation will be tonight at Brown Chapel Baptist Church, Tangipahoa, from 5 p.m. until the Rev. Celestin Harris Jr. conducts the funeral at 7. Dismissal will be Friday at 10 a.m. followed by burial at Brown/Quinn Cemetery, Tangipahoa. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/16/2010 ROBERTSON, TOM T., JR. A native of Hammond, he went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 59. Tom served his country as a member of the Army. Survived by his wife, Mayrener Robertson, Hammond; mother, Dorothy Charles, Baton Rouge; daughter and son-in-law, Ethel and Eldra Matthews Jr., Baton Rouge; grandson, O'Shea Matthews, Baton Rouge; three brothers, Charles Robertson and wife Bertha, Tickfaw, Sgt. Maj. Donald Robertson and wife Yolanda, Fort Benning, Ga., and James Laurant, Austin, Texas; sister, Twanda Lewis, Baton Rouge, and husband Jamal, Ankara, Turkey; three stepdaughters, Wanda Alexander, Yolanda Reed and Regina Smith; stepson-in-law, Daniel Smith; two stepsons and daughters-in- law, Arnold and Ateja James, Roy Lee and Leslie Kincaid, all of Hammond; three stepgrandchildren; host of nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins; and goddaughter, Vicky Cyprian and husband Charles, Hammond. Preceded in death by his father, the Rev. Tom T. Robertson Sr.; and paternal great-grandparents, grandparents, four aunts and three uncles. Funeral service was held at Greater Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Hammond, on Monday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m., with Dr. Samuel C. Brown officiating. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in Holly Gardens Cemetery. Greater Mount Vernon Baptist Church will host the repast in its Fellowship Hall. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/25/2011 ROBERTSON, VIVIAN EVELYN Vivian Evelyn Robertson passed away Monday, Nov. 21, 2011, of natural causes at her home in Baton Rouge. She was 88, born in 1923, and a native of Tickfaw. She spent most of her life in New Orleans where she worked in administration at the Jung Hotel for more than 25 years and, subsequently, moved to Baton Rouge. She is survived by her sisters-in-law, Emogene Robertson, of Bunkie, and Dorothy "Dot" Cedotal Robertson, of Zachary; three nephews and their wives, Jimmy and Dee Robertson, of Elk Grove, Calif., Mike and Rose Anna Neal Robertson, of Bunkie, and Danny and Penni Cain Cedotal, of Zachary; sister, Shirley Milton, of Tickfaw; 10 grand- nieces and grandnephews, Michael, James, Amy and Mechelle Robertson, Shaunn Robertson Harris, D.J. and Charlie Cedotal, Tommee and Ede Cicoria and Eve Hughes; and six great-grandnieces, Kristina and Katelyn Harris, Kassandra, Brittany and Savanna Hughes and Lexee Simmons. Vivian Robertson was preceded in death by her parents, Percy James Sr. and Ruby Lee Jackson Robertson; her brother, Percy J. Robertson Jr.; and an aunt and uncle, Edna and Ray Robertson. Visitation will be held at Bayou Rouge Baptist Church, Evergreen, Saturday, Nov. 26, from 10 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m. Interment in the church cemetery. The Rev. Bill Housley will officiate. Pallbearers will be Jimmy, Mike and Michael Robertson, Josh and Shaunn Robertson Harris, and Scotty P. Dauzat. Honorary pallbearers are Danny, D.J. and Charlie Cedotal. Funeral arrangements are by Melancon Funeral Home, 108 N Lexington Ave., Bunkie. Please share sympathies, memories and condolences at www.melanconfunerals.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 2/28/2010 ROBERTSON, WESLEY JAMES, JR. Age 64 and a resident of Tickfaw, LA, Mr. Robertson passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2010 at North Oaks Medical Center. Mr. Robertson was a dairyman most of his life. He was also a well respected Hammond police officer for a short time, receiving the title of Policeman of the Year in 1973. Mr. Robertson is survived by his son, Wesley Robertson III and wife Lori of Middle, TN; Daughter, Dr. Rebecca Robertson Seymour and husband Eric of St. Augustine, FL; grandchildren, Paige and Garrett Robertson of Middle, TN. He is also survived by his sister, Mildred Briggs of Tickfaw, LA, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding Mr. Robertson in death were his parents, Wesley Robertson Sr. and Della Rogers Robertson, and his sister, Mary Margaret Jelks. Condolences and other information are available online at www.thompsoncares.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/05/2001 ROBERTSON, WILBERT AMITE - Wilbert Robertson, 74, died March 31, 2001, at his home. He was a native of Tangipahoa. Survivors include five sons, Wilbert Robertson Jr., Amite, Lee Ernest and Clarence Robertson, both of Roseland, Anthony Robertson, Amite, and Burnell Robertson, Greensburg; five daughters, Margaret Walker, Dorothy Taylor and Rose Mary Morris, all of Amite, Gloria Brooks, Springfield, and Jeanella Garrett, Roseland; and two sisters, Mary Jackson, Amite, and Emma Lee Nichols, Roseland. He was preceded in death by his parents, Godfield and Lila Lampkin; two brothers, five sisters, and his wife, Adrine Robertson. Visitation will be Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite. The Rev. Bobby Shower will conduct the funeral Saturday at 1 p.m. at Community Baptist Church, Fluker, and burial will be in the church cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 1/21/2005 ROBERTSON, WILLIAM A retired teacher and a resident of Hammond, he died Monday, Jan. 17, 2005, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 81 and a native of Hammond. He was a U.S. Army veteran and received an honorable discharge. Visiting at St. James AME Church, Hammond, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21. Religious service at the church at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Lloyd Washington Jr. Interment in Holly Gardens Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Clara Vee Self Robertson; two daughters, Schellia Arnette Robertson-Wright of Hammond and Dr. Shirley Eliza Robertson; a son, Pierre Delbert Robertson; a brother, Willie Robertson Jr. of Hammond; grandchildren, Joyne, Chanel and Danielle Robertson, Pierre Jr., Morgan and Maxwell Robertson and Candice and Lindsey Wright; and great-grandchildren, Kayla and Cameron Robertson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Robertson Sr. and Eliza Smith Robertson; and grandparents, Frances Howard Smith Clark and Boman Smith. He was a graduate of Hammond Colored High School, attended Grambling State University and graduated from Morehouse College in Atlanta. He earned a master of education degree from Southern University and studied 45-plus hours at Atlanta University. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/22/2006 ROBERTSON, WILLIE Amite - Willie Robertson, 58, died Friday, June 16, 2006. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Gloria D. Robertson, six children, two stepsons and other relatives and friends. His parents, Pete and Rosetta Robertson, preceded him in death. Visitation will be Friday at Angelic Funeral Home, Roseland, from 2 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Robert E. Robertson will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. at Mount Canaan Baptist Church, Roseland, followed by burial at Mount Canaan Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 3/7/2009 ROBERTSON, WILLIE "OC" Age 71 and a native of Roseland, Willie Robertson was a resident of Hammond who died March 4, 2009 at his residence. Surviving are mother Mrs. Ruth Robertson, three daughters, four step-daughters, two sons, two step sons, and 10 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by Father Jim Robertson, Sr., sister Mary Ruth Brown, three brother-in-laws: Grady Brown, Sr. James, James Causey and Leland Perkins. He was a retired Foundation Contractor. The funeral will be at Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church on March 10 at 7 p.m. It will be conducted by Rev. Samuel C. Brown. The dismissal service will be March 11, 2009 at 11 a.m. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 5/31/2012 ROBERTSON, WILLIE Willie "Baby" Robertson, 95, passed away on May 28, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Jess Robertson, two children; Lucille Guidry and Curtis Neal, three brothers; James, William and Joseph Robertson, four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will take place on Friday June 1st, 2012 at Greater St. James AME Church from 9 a.m. until the start of funeral services at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Holly Gardens Cemetery. N. A. James Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the guestbook at www.NAJamesFH.com. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/robertson3.txt