Sharp 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: Sharp, Angela Dawn 2 Nov 2007 Nov 2007 Jerry Nelson Sharp, Brandon 30 Dec 2008 Jan 2009 Jerry Nelson Sharp, Dawn Marie Jones 3 Jan 2008 Jan 2008 Jerry Nelson Sharp, Ezekial Jun/Jul 1998 Oct 1998 Deandra Lee Norred Sharp, Gerald Edward, Jr. 20 Jun 2004 Jun 2004 Jerry Nelson Sharp, Jack C. 23 Jan 2009 Jan 2009 Jerry Nelson Sharp, Jacob Daniel 28 Oct 2001 Nov 2001 Don Johnson Sharp, Jessie Culbertson 15 Dec 1999 Mar 2000 Sandra McLellan Sharp, John Ray 7 Mar 2010 Mar 2010 Jerry Nelson Sharp, Joseph P. 26 Jul 2005 Jul 2005 Jerry Nelson Sharp, Louis C., Sr. 9 Aug 2002 Sep 2002 Don Johnson Sharp, Mildred Anthony 24 Jan 2012 Jan 2012 Jerry Nelson Sharp, Neva Hoover 1 Aug 2003 Aug 2003 Don Johnson Sharp, Paul Sidney 26 Mar 2010 Mar 2010 Jerry Nelson Sharp, Quentin James Apr 2013 Jerry Nelson Sharp, Shelby Lavelle 3 Jun 2005 Jun 2005 Jerry Nelson Sharp, Simpson H., Sr. 13 May 1949 Jan 2005 Jerry Nelson Sharp, Thomas Simpson 22 Mar 2003 Mar 2003 Don Johnson Sharp, Vidalia 11 Jan 2008 Jan 2008 Jerry Nelson Sharp, Wilson Jesse 6 Sep 2005 Sep 2005 Jerry Nelson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 11/2/2007 SHARP, ANGELA DAWN Angela Dawn Sharp, 30 years old of Ponchatoula, LA, died Wednesday, October 31, 2007 in North Oaks Medical Center. Angela was born on Saturday, January 22, 1977 in Hammond. Surviving are ; husband, John Ray Sharp; children, John Sharp Jr. and Tristan Cheyanne Sharp; mother, Delores Davis Vicknair; brother, Wallace Edward Vicknair; 2 sisters, Lisa Ann Vicknair Russell and Adriane Vicknair Sharp; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by ; father; Wallace Edward Vicknair, grandparents; Nathelee and Robert Davis and Florence Ann and Wallace Vicknair Sr. Friends will be received Saturday, November 3 at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until services. Services will be held in the funeral home chapel, Sunday, November 4, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Sand Hill Cemetery, Ponchatoula, Louisiana 70454. Contributions may be made to the condolence@bellsouth.net / subject line: Sharp. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 12/30/2008 SHARP, BRANDON Brandon was 23, a lifelong resident of Albany, attended AHS and was a member of Woodland Baptist Church in Springfield. He lost his life as a result of an automobile accident Sunday, December 28, 2008. He was a hard worker and dedicated to his job and in his spare time, Brandon loved to play sports but his true victory came when he spent time with his two precious daughters. BrandonŐs daughters are Kristen Renee Sharp and Jamie Lynn Sharp. He is also survived by his devoted mother, Linda Dykes; loving father and stepmother, Louis Sharp Jr. (Chuck) and Melanie; his only brother, Dalton Sharp; grandmothers, Ernestine Sharp and June Hembree Dykes; maternal great-grandparents, Lois Dykes and James and Hazel Morris. Preceding Brandon in death were his grandfathers, Louis Charles Sharp Sr. and Leo James Dykes Jr. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home west of Hammond on Wednesday, December 31st at 10:00 a.m. The family requests that visiting hours be observed Tuesday, December 30th from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Wednesday beginning at 8:00 a.m. until the funeral service time. Rev. Carl Kelly will officiate the services and interment will follow in Wetmore Cemetery, Ponchatoula. Brandon will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Condolences and other information available online at www.bgthompsonfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 1/3/2008 SHARP, DAWN MARIE JONES Mrs. Dawn Marie Jones Sharp, 38 years old, a native of Hammond and a resident of Tickfaw, died Tuesday, January 1, 2008 in Hammond, LA. Surviving are her husband, Rex A. Sharp and 2 sons, Braxton Sharp, Brayden Sharp; daughter, BreAnne Sharp; parents, Larry and Debbie Durand Jones; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Joel and Amy Jones II, Brandon and Amber Jones; grandmother, Myrtle Rownd Durand; father-in-law, Henry Sharp; 2 brothers-in-law, Michael and Ryan Sharp; sister-in-law, Jamie Methvin Johnson; numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Wanda Culbreath and grandparents, Ray Durand, Sadie Marie Gray and Joel Larry Jones. Friends will be received Thursday, January 3, 2008 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond and on Friday, January 4, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church in Hammond from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. Services will be held at First United Methodist Church of Hammond, Friday, January 4, 2008 at 11:00 am with Rev. Joe Donakey officiating. Interment will follow in the Holly Gardens Cemetery in Hammond. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Dawn Jones Sharp Memorial Fund at Capitol One Bank in Hammond. Condolences may be e-mailed to: condolence@bellsouth.net / subject line: Sharp. *************************************************************************** Obituary appearing in the Hammond Daily Star, La., date unknown SHARP, EZEKIEL INDEPENDENCE - Ezekial Sharp, 15, died June 27, 1998 at Hood Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Independence. Survivors include his parents, the Rev. Henry and Lynn Sharp Ford; four sisters, Micah and Lajaun Ford, Hannah and Estea Sharp; five brothers, Shaiel Ford, Joseph, Mark, Thomas and Ezra Sharp, all of Independence; grandparents, Gene Sharp and Bernice Lavigne Sharp, Ponchatoula. His grandparents, Walter and Edith Ford, preceded him in death. The funeral was held at Assembly of Liberty in Christ Church, Independence, Tuesday, and burial was in Ford Cemetery. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/20/2004 SHARP, GERALD EDWARD JR. Independence -- Gerald Edward Sharp Jr., 61, died Saturday, June 19, 2004 at North Oaks Medical Center. He was a native of Independence and served in the U.S. Navy for seven years. Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline Arnold Sharp; and several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper and Bernice Rita Zuchowski Sharp. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 1/23/2009 SHARP, JACK C. Jack C. Sharp, 48, a resident of Loranger died Tuesday, January 20, 2009 in Bessemer, Alabama. He was a member of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church and he was a huge LSU fan, who liked to hunt and play golf. He was owner of JC's Trucking and was a loving husband, father, son and grandfather. Survived by wife Tammy Moore Sharp of Loranger; parents, Clinton and Betty Sharp of Amite; 3 daughters and son in law: Jessica and David Allen of Amite , Tiffany Granger , Brittany Granger both of Loranger; 2 sons and a daughter in law: Russell and Heather Sharp of Killeen, TX , Eric Granger of Loranger; 5 grandchildren: Landon, Jordan and Peyton Allen, Alexis Sharp and C.J. Williams; Brother: Buck Sharp of Amite; sister: Anna Chaplin of Luling; 4 nieces and 1 nephew; mother in law: Nancy Simmons of Alpharetta, GA He was preceded in death by a brother, Russell Earl Sharp. Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Friday, January 23, 2009 and after 9 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2009. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with Eld Mason Miley and Eld Mark Harrison officiating. Burial will follow in the Sharp Cemetery. Obituaries can be viewed online at www.crainfh.com. Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 2/12/2009 SHARP, JACK C. Jack C. Sharp, 48, of Loranger, La. died on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 in Bessemer, Alabama. Jack was born in New Boston. He was a member of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church. He was a huge LSU fan, loved to hunt and play golf. He was owner of JC's Trucking Co. Jack was a loving father, son and grandfather. He was preceded in death by a brother, Russell Earl Sharp, paternal grandparents, Anna Mae and Herman Sharp of Amite, La., and maternal grandmother, Lillie Mae Manning of New Boston. Survivors include his wife, Tammy of Loranger, La.; one daughter and son-law, Jessica and David Allen of Amita, La.; one son and daughter-in-law, Russell and Heather Sharp of Killeen, TX; his parents, Clinton and Betty Sharp of Amite, La.; one brother, Buck Sharp of Amite, La. Jack had four wonderful grandchildren, Landon, Jordan and Peyton Allen of Amite, La. and Alexis Sharp of Killeen, TX and a number of other family members and friends. Services were held on January 24, 2009 at Crain Funeral Home in Franklinton, La. with Eld Mason Miley and Eld Mark Harrison officiating. Burial was held at Sharp Cemetery in Amite, La. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 10/28/2001 SHARP, JACOB DANIEL PUMPKIN CENTER - Jacob Daniel Sharp, the infant son of Robert and Lydia Danyel Sasser Sharp of Pumpkin Center, died Friday, Oct. 26, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. Survivors also include his grandparents, Paul and Bobbie Penton Sharp of Ponchatoula, H.J. Sasser of Brooksville, Fla., and Mary Beckendorf Sasser of Pumpkin Center. His great-grandparents, Leslie and Jessie Culbertson Sharp, Thomas and Ozell Foy Penton, Chappel and Annie Belle Caples Sasser and Adolph and Mary LeBlanc Beckendorf, preceded him in death. The Rev. Wayne Methvin will conduct a graveside service at Gatlin Cemetery today at 3 p.m. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Ponchatoula Enterprise on: 12/15/1999 SHARP, JESSIE CULBERTSON A graveside service for Jessie Culbertson Sharp, 90, were at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Ponchatoula Cemetery. Mrs. Sharp died Saturday, Dec. 4, in North Oaks Medical center. She was a native of New Iberia. Survivors are a daughter, Marjorie Gainey; two sons, Paul and James Sharp, all of Ponchatoula; 17 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and three great- great-grandchildren. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 3/7/2010 SHARP, JOHN RAY John Ray Sharp, 37 years old of Ponchatoula, died Friday, March 5, 2010, at his residence. He was born on Monday, April 24, 1972, in Wilmington, NC. Surviving are his daughter, Tristan Sharp; son, John Ray Sharp Jr.; mother and step-father, Madelyn and John Rayner; 6 brothers, Edward Sharp III, Bobby, David, Timothy, Jonathan and Daniel Sharp; 4 sisters, Linda Shaw, Cindy Wallace, Jacquelyn Sharp, Joann Basso; numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Angela Vicknair Sharp and father, Edward Sharp Jr. Friends will be received Tuesday, March 9, 2010, from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula. Services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at 1:00 pm. Interment will follow in the Kemp Cemetery in Killian, LA. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 7/26/2005 SHARP, JOSEPH P. Joseph P. Sharp, 69, a resident and native of Independence, died at 7:15 a.m. Monday, July 25, 2005, at his home. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday, July 26, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday, July 27, from 8 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Adrian Spikes. Interment in Durbin Cemetery, Independence. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Anthony Sharp, Independence; three daughters, Kathleen Sharp, Shirley Maurer and Rhonda S. Stratton, all of Independence; two sons, Billy J. Sharp, Independence, and Donald R. Sharp, Kentwood; a brother, Ellis Sharp, Independence; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Sue Sharp; his father, Esco Sharp; mother, Lillie Rainey Sharp; and a sister, Gertrude Rumfalo. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 9/09/2002 SHARP, LOUIS CHARLES , SR. NATALBANY - Louis C. Sharp Sr., died Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2002, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Ernestine G. Sharp of Natalbany; three daughters, Susan Pulliam of Owasso, Okla., Sarah Parent and Stacey Bennett, both of Loranger; one son, Louis C. "Chuck" Sharp Jr. of Hammond; eight grandchildren, two brothers and three sisters. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to North Oaks Hospice. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 1/24/2012 SHARP, MILDRED ANTHONY Mildred Anthony Sharp was given her angel wings on Monday, January 24, 2012 at 5:45 a.m. She was a native of Independence, a resident of Amite and was 67 years of age. Her final days were spent at Tangi Pines Nursing Center in Amite. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Rhonda Stratton and Donnie Stratton, Tickfaw, Kathleen Sharp and Jimmy Paille, Picayune, MS and Shirley Maurer and Anthony Maurer, Natalbany; 2 sons, Billy Sharp, Amite and Donald Sharp and Kathy Sharp, Independence; sister, Betty Anthony Stone, Pierre Part; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Butch" Sharp; daughter, Carolyn Sue Sharp; parents, Margarette and Charlie Anthony. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Tangi Pines Nursing Center, Hospice Compassus and Little River United Pentecostal Church. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 27, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Adrian Spikes. Interment Durbin Cemetery, Independence. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/01/2003 SHARP, NEVA HOOVER "JANIE" A resident of Hammond, she died Tuesday, July 29, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 92 and a native of Ponchatoula. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 11 a.m. Saturday until religious service at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Donnie Carter. Interment in Ponchatoula Cemetery. Survived by her two daughters, Peggy Sharp, Ponchatoula, and Tommie Jane Sharp Dunaway, Slidell; a son, Henry Philip Sharp, Baton Rouge; 12 grandchildren, 24 grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Henry Peter and Emma Perrin Hoover; husband, Forrest Philip Sharp; seven brothers and three sisters. Mrs. Sharp was the first woman carpenter hired at Higgins Shipyard in 1942. Her picture is on display at the D-Day Museum in New Orleans. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 3/26/2010 SHARP, PAUL SIDNEY Paul Sidney Sharp, 73 years old a resident of Ponchatoula, died Thursday, March 25, 2010. He was born on Wednesday, March 24, 1937, in New Orleans. Mr. Sharp served his country in the United States Army. He is a member at French Corner Baptist Church and he was a retired carpenter. Surviving are his wife, Bobbie Penton Sharp; 2 daughters & sons-in-law, Barbara and Steve Polk, and Sherry and Richard West; 3 sons & daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Liz Sharp, Kelvin and Michelle Sharp, and Robert and Danyel Sharp; son, Steven Sharp; 14 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Margie Gainey; and brother, Jimmy Sharp. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Culbertson and Leslie Sharp, Sr.; 2 grandchildren, Savannah Sharp and Jacob Sharp; and brother, Leslie Sharp, Jr. Friends will be received Friday, March 26, 2010, at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in the Ponchatoula Cemetery. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Harry McKneely & Son Inc., Hammond, LA SHARP, QUENTIN JAMES Quentin James Sharp, 84 years old of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at North Oaks Medical Center. Born on July 15, 1928, in New Orleans, he was the son of the late Clarence and Bessie Sharp. Quentin lived in Metairie for over 50 years and for the last eight years in Ponchatoula. He was a graduate from Peters High School of New Orleans and honorably served in the United States Army from 1946 to 1948 earning WW2 Victory Medal. He worked as a salesman for many years, then started his own business. During his retirement, he worked several years as a volunteer at East Jefferson Hospital. Surviving are: wife of 59 years, Darlene Watkins Sharp; son, Bruce Sharp and his wife Susan; daughter, Susan Thomas and her husband Bill; sons, Kent Sharp and his companion Heidi Liljeberg; and, Wayne Sharp and his wife Elizabeth Attenborough; grandchildren, Billy Thomas, Kristen Thomas, Casey Thomas, Matthew Sharp, Mason Sharp, Emma Sharp and Sophie Sharp; great-grandchild, Peyton; brothers, Clarence Sharp, Donald Sharp and his wife Kathleen and Eddie Sharp and wife his Linda. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ponchatoula, Friday, April 12, 2013 at 10:30 am. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 6/3/2005 SHARP, SHELBY LAVELLE A resident of Franklinton, he died at 12:18 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2005, at his home. He was an employee of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and a member of Lawrence Creek Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Sherri Sharp of Bogalusa; grandfather, Mavis Magee of Franklinton; sister and brother-in-law, Sheila and Adrian Prejean of Port Allen; half-sister, Melissa Sharp of Independence; and a niece and nephew. He was preceded in death by his father, Shirley Sharp; mother, Annette Magee Sharp; grandmothers, Louella Magee and Annie Mae Sharp; and grandfather, Herman Sharp. Visitation at Crain Funeral Home, Franklinton, on Friday, June 3, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting Saturday in the funeral home chapel after 9 a.m. until funeral service at 1 p.m., conducted by Elder Richard Magee and Elder Bob Lowery. Burial in Magee Cemetery, Franklinton. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 5/13/1949 SHARP, SIMPSON H., SR. Simpson H. Sharp, Sr. died last Saturday. He was a native of Livingston parish and was active in politics. He was born April 8, 1878; married at Springville on February 1, 1903 to Miss Nannie (Watts) Carter. To this union five children were born: Wiley H. Sharp of Hammond, Delmas D. Sharp of Doyle, Claiborne W. Sharp of Baton Rouge, Simpson H. Sharp, Jr. of Springville, Mrs. Elson Labbie of Church Point. He is also survived by one brother, Samuel P. Sharp of Hammond; 10 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. After services at the Thomas Funeral Home, the body was taken to Denham Springs for burial. Services were conducted by the Masonic Lodge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/22/2003 SHARP, THOMAS SIMPSON A native of Hammond and a resident of Indianapolis since the age of 19, he died in Indianapolis on Thursday, March 20, 2003. He was 58. He was the son of the late Wiley Howard Sharp and Melanie Ledet Sharp; brother of Paul Francis Sharp, Beverly Sharp Burgess, Michael Raymond Sharp, Melanie Sharp Lanaux and the late Wiley H. Sharp Jr. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, Hammond, on Monday, March 24, 2003, at 2 p.m. Visitation at the church from 1 p.m. until time for the funeral. Interment in Greenlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to Southeastern Development Foundation Scholarship Fund in memory of Thomas S. Sharp, SLU 10703, Hammond, LA 70402. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 1/11/2008 SHARP, VIDALIA Vidalia Sharp, 81 years old of Tickfaw, LA, died Thursday, January 10, 2008 at her residence. Vidalia was born on Thursday, March 18, 1920 in Covington. Surviving are; 3 brothers, Dallas Sharp Jr., Charlie Sharp and Andrew Sharp; 3 sisters, Letha Quave, Leona Helton and Ethel McDonald; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by; parents, Dallas Sharp and Grace Lloyd Sharp; sister, Ella Grace Ward. Friends will be received Friday, January 11 at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond from 6:00p.m. until 9:00p.m. and at Woodhaven Church of God on Saturday from 9:00a.m. until services. Services will be held at Woodhaven Church of God, Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 2:00p.m. Interment will follow in the Woodhaven Church of God Cemetery, Tickfaw, Louisiana, 70466. Condolences may be e-mailed to: condolence@bellsouth.net / subject line: Sharp. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 9/6/2005 SHARP, WILSON JESSE A former heavy-equipment operator for Livingston Parish and a resident and native of Killian, he died Friday, Sept. 2, 2005, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 74 and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, on Tuesday, Sept. 6, from 11 a.m. until religious service at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Russell Kirkland. Interment in Davidson Cemetery, Killian. He is survived by a son, Louis Randall "Randy" Sharp, McComb, Miss.; brother, James Sharp Jr., Killian; and a granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Alice Wilson Sharp; and brother, Herman Sharp. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/sharp.txt