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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: Smith, Ada M. 31 Dec 2003 Jan, 2004 Don Johnson Smith, Albert 29 Oct 2004 Nov, 2004 Jerry Nelson Smith, Albert Clint 7 Mar 2004 Mar, 2004 Don Johnson Smith, Albert Lee 4 May 2001 May, 2001 Don Johnson Smith, Albertha Ricks 13 Aug 2004 Sep, 2004 Jerry Nelson Smith, Alice Lietta Brumfield 22 Mar 2000 Apr, 2000 Sandra McLellan Smith, Alice Robertson 2 May 2010 May, 2010 Jerry Nelson Smith, Aline 25 Jun 2002 Jul, 2002 Don Johnson Smith, Almon Clark Joseph III 11 Aug 2004 Sep, 2004 Jerry Nelson Smith, Andrew Marius, III 18 May 2008 May, 2008 Jerry Nelson Smith, Angela Marie Nations 12 May 2009 May, 2009 Jerry Nelson Smith, Audrey K. 31 Jan 2012 Feb, 2012 Jerry Nelson Smith, Austin Elliott 6 Oct 2004 Oct, 2004 Jerry Nelson Smith, Bennie 23 Oct 2003 Oct, 2003 Don Johnson Smith, Benny Wayne Nov, 2013 Jerry Nelson Smith, Bernice 5 Sep 2002 Oct, 2002 Don Johnson Smith, Bertha McLain 25 Jul 2003 Jul, 2003 Don Johnson Smith, Bessie Louise 26 Jun 2009 Jul, 2009 Jerry Nelson Smith, Betty P. 1 Jan 2007 Jan, 2007 Jerry Nelson Smith, Beverly Jean 15 Mar 2012 Mar, 2012 Jerry Nelson Smith, Blake Ray 28 Mar 2008 Mar, 2008 Jerry Nelson Smith, Bobby 13 Nov 2001 Dec, 2001 Don Johnson Smith, Bobby Allen 2 Apr 2009 Apr, 2009 Jerry Nelson Smith, Bobby R. 25 Mar 2008 Mar, 2008 Jerry Nelson Smith, Boncie Prine 6 Jan 2006 Jan, 2006 Jerry Nelson Smith, Brenda 23 Mar 2010 Mar, 2010 Jerry Nelson Smith, Brenda Joyce 17 Oct 2002 Nov, 2002 Don Johnson Smith, Bryan Noah, Jr. 29 Jul 2013 Aug, 2013 Jerry Nelson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 12/31/2003 SMITH, ADA M. Baton Rouge - Ada M. Smith, 75, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003. A retired food service worker, she was a native of Plaquemine. She is survived by three daughters, Jennifer Johnson of Baton Rouge, Debra Smith of Morganza and Karen Williams of Addis; two sons, George Walker of Baton Rouge and Douglas Smith of Wilson, N.C.; one brother, George Smith Jr. of Rockway, N.J.; 18 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grand- children. She was preceded in death by two sons, Dale Avery Smith and Kerry lee Smith; and one grandchild. Visitation will be Friday at Greater Mount Canaan Baptist Church, Baton Rouge, from 5 p.m. until the funeral at 7. The Rev. Willie Finister will conduct the service. Burial will be in Gilbert Cemetery, Baton Rouge. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 10/29/2004 SMITH, ALBERT Springfield -- Food service worker Albert Smith died Friday, Oct. 22, 2004. A native of Springfield he was 53 years old. Survivors include two sisters, Mary Moore of Hammond and Peggy Gross Johnson of Ponchatoula; and four brothers, Morris Miller of Springfield, Elbert and Melvin Smith, both of Ponchatoula, and Donald Ray Smith of Hammond. His parents preceded him in death. Visitation will be tonight at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9. The Rev. Jermaine Brumfield will conduct the funeral Friday at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Macedonia Cemetery, Independence. *************************************************************************** SMITH, ALBERT CLINT GREENSBURG - Albert Clint Smith, 80, died Friday, March 5, 2004, at St. Helena Parish Hospital. A retired dairy and beef farmer and Greensburg native, Smith was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U. S. Army Air Force, 794th Bomber Squadron with the rank of sergeant. He was a member of Greensburg United Methodist Church and a charter member of American Legion Post No. 264. He had a great love of nature. He is urvived by his wife of 57 years, Toffie Ainsworth Smith; two daughters, Lyn Easley of Denham Springs and Liesa Gillis of Greensburg; a sister, Elois Smith McNabb of Greensburg; a brother, Harold Ray Smith of Greensburg; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Watson and Lou Ora Allen Smith; a sister, Nannie Mae Smith Womack; and a brother, William Matthew Smith. Visitation will be Monday at Greensburg United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. until the Rev. William Sewell conducts the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Greensburg Cemetery. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 5/04/2001 SMITH, ALBERT LEE ROBERT - Albert Lee Smith, 99, died Wednesday, May 2, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of Pearl River, a member of the Robert Church of God and a lifelong member of the Masonic Lodge 336 in Sun. He is survived by two daughters, Darnell Farmer of Walker and Ginger Childress of Robert; nine grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Zelma Corine Smith; two sons, Shelton Carl Smith and A.L. Smith Jr.; one daughter, Maxine Irene Williams; two brothers, Morgan George Smith and Verneil "Mike" Smith; four sisters, Mary Talley, Beulah Neilson, Edna Cambre and Mattie Brooks; and one grandchild. The uneral was this morning at Robert Church of God, and burial was in Cooper Cemetery, Robert. Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 8/13/2004 SMITH, ALBERTHA RICKS Albertha Ricks Smith, 78, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004, at Landmark Nursing Home, Hammond. She served as an usher at Lincoln Park Baptist Church in Hammond. Survivors include one daughter, Brenda A. Johnson of Atlanta; one son, Johnnie "Buster" Smith of Hammond; three sisters, Clestine Jackson of Houston, Clementine Moore of Saginaw, Mich., and Hattie Ricks of Baton Rouge; three brothers, David Ricks Jr. of Hammond and Daniel and Herman Ricks, both of Los Angeles; four grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. Her parents, her husband, one brother and one sister, preceded her in death. Visitation will be tonight at Lincoln Park Baptist Church, Hammond, from 5 to 8. The Rev. L.T. Maryland will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m., and burial will follow at Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Ponchatoula Enterprise on: 3/22/2000 SMITH, ALICE LIETTA BRUMFIELD Funeral services for Alice Lietta Brumfield Smith, 93, were at 7 P.M. Friday, March 17, from Tasker Memorial AME Zion Church. Burial was in Ponchatoula Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home of Hammond. Mrs. Smith died Tueday, March 7, in Salinas, Calif. She was a Madisonville native and had lived in Ponchatoula for 92 years. Mrs. Smith was a member of Tasker Memorial AME Zion Church, Queen Esther Chapter 30, Order of Eastern Star, Prince Hall affiliation. Survivors are two sons, Rev. Jules Smith Jr. of Houston, Texas, and Lloyd L. Smith of Ponchatoula; three daughters, Audrey Anderson of Richmond, Calif. Sister Mattie Anderson of Chicago, and Dr. Marie Sweet of Seaside, Calif; 31 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and two great-great- grandchildren. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/2/2010 SMITH, ALICE ROBERTSON "MADEAR" A retired maintenance technician, she died at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 2010, at her home in Baton Rouge. She was 84 and a native of Roseland. Visiting at Mount Zion Baptist Church on Monday, May 3, from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. George C. Pierce. Interment in Port Hudson National Cemetery. Survived by daughters, Jenois Bradford, Brenda S. Williams, Bonnie Lewis and Lorena Smith; sister, Mary Louise Williams, of Hammond; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by her parents, a sister, her husband, a niece and three uncles. Pallbearers will be Lamoyne D. Williams, Derrick Smith, Larry Daniels, Micheal Daniels, Joshua Bradford and Gegory Daniels. Honorary pallbearers are Hollis Davis, Robert Davis Sr., McArthur Rodgers, Artise Clark, Scott Williams, Bruce Williams, Christopher Williams, Robert Showers and Linden Smith. Arrangements by Hall Davis and Son Funeral Service, (225) 778-1612. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/25/2002 SMITH, ALINE Aline Smith, 85, died June 22, 2002, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. She was a native of McComb, Miss. She is survived by one son, Johnny Cockerham of Hammond. Visitation will be today at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 1 p.m. until the funeral at 6. Dismissal will be Wednesday at 9 a.m. with burial following in Greenlawn Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 8/11/2004 SMITH, ALMON CLARK JOSEPH III Ponchatoula -- Almon "Al" Clark Joseph Smith III, 73, a retired switching equipment technician for South Central Bell, died Monday, Aug. 9, 2004, at his home. A native of Ponchatoula, he attended Southeastern Louisiana University. He was an adjutant for the American Legion Post 47 and served in the U.S. Naval Reserve and then in the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Sanchez Smith of Ponchatoula; a son, Almon IV of Bellville, Texas; two daughters, Karen S. Kluka of Ponchatoula and Sharon S. Walton of Albany; a brother, Ralph W. Smith of Gold Canyon, Ariz.; two sisters, Theodora S. Eichbrecht of Austin, Ariz., and Ruth S. Biery of New Orleans; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Almon Clark Joseph and Theodora Whitney Smith Jr. Visitation will be tonight at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 9 and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until the funeral service at 10. The Rev. Raymond Scheer will officiate. Burial will be at Parklawn Cemetery, Hammond. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Oaks Hospice, P.O. Box 2668, Hammond, LA 70404-2668. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 5/18/2008 SMITH, ANDREW MARIUS, III Born in Perth Amboy, N.J., on Sept. 29, 1941, to Andrew Marius Smith Jr. and Audrey Bird Smith, he died in McComb, Miss., on Thursday, May 8, 2008. He graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1970 in Korea. He was a publisher, author and illustrator of "Louisiana Proud," a historical pictorial of the real Louisiana as it began and lives today through 375 original pen and ink illustrations. He also published, authored and illustrated three cookbooks and several children's books. Survived by his wife, Cinda Parmelee; three sons, Jay Allen, of Los Angeles, Robby Allen, of Prairieville, and Marky Vetter, of Walker; and three grandchildren. Memorial service at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at his home, 77112 N. River Road, Kentwood, LA 70444. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 5/12/2009 SMITH, ANGELA MARIE NATIONS Angela Marie Nations Smith, age 47 died on May 9 at her residence in Tickfaw. She was born on Aug. 12, 1961 and was a native of Tickfaw. Survivors include her husband, Charles D. Smith, Sr., son, Charles D. Smith, Jr., daughter, Robin Smith; 5 grandchildren, Brandon Smith, Mercedes Watkins, Kayla Watkins, James Smith and Clayton Smith; one niece, Patricia Nations; one nephew, Joseph Nations ; 3 grandnieces and 2 grandnephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alford Richard Nations and Sally Anthony Nations; sister, Patricia Ann Nations and grandson, Blake Ray Smith. Family and friends are invited to the visitation services on Tuesday , May 12 at Little River Pentecostal Church from 5 pm until 10 pm and on Wednesday at the church after 9 am until the religious services at 12 noon conducted by Rev. Adrian Spikes. Interment will follow in Little River Pentecostal Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.geislerfuneralhome.net. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/31/2012 SMITH, AUDREY K. Audrey Smith, a native of Pride and longtime resident of Baton Rouge and Hammond, passed away on Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Hammond. Ms. Smith was 92. Visitation will be on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, from 11 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. in the chapel. The service will be conducted by Ms. Smith's niece, the Rev. Cheryl Simmons, of Portsmouth, Va. Interment will follow at the Sandy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Pride. Ms. Smith is survived by three daughters, Joyce Smith and Cherry Breland, both of Baton Rouge, and Gayle Duncan, of Hammond; as well as nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. As a housemother at Southeastern Louisiana University for more than 15 years, she considered hundreds of students as "adopted children" and friends. She was preceded in death by a son, Larry G. Smith; brother, Boyd A. Kelly; sister, Hazel Kelly; and parents, Lily Chaney Kelly and Allen Leon Kelly. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 10/6/2004 SMITH, AUSTIN ELLIOTT Robert -- Austin Elliott Smith, an infant, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Covington. He is survived by his parents, Roy Elliott and Sharon James Smith II of Robert; one brother, Dakotah James Smith; one sister, Ami Rae Smith; his paternal grandparents, Roy Elliot and Wilda Robertson Smith Sr.; his maternal grandparents, Bobby Ray and Edith Lois Lavigne James; and his paternal great-grandmother, Ollie Austin Robertson. He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandparents, Elliott Claude and Viola Witty Smith and Lawrence Robertson; and his maternal great-grandparents, Melvin Henry and Amy Edmonds James and Robert Ball and Inez Lenel Lavigne. The Rev. Danny Cook conducted a graveside service today at May Edwards Cemetery, Bedico. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 10/23/2003 SMITH, BENNIE ALBANY - Bennie Smith, 68, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2003, at his daughter's home. He was a native of Booneville, Miss. Survivors include two daughters, Tammy Huckabee of Alton, Mo., and Ramona Lachney of Albany; one son, Benny Wayne Smith of Ponchatoula; five sisters, Virginia Nolan of Nettleton, Miss., Mary Jo Davis of Walls, Miss., Flora Taylor of Horn Lake, Miss., Betty Skaggs of Nesbit, Miss., and Margie Jones of Booneville, Miss.; three brothers, George Smith of Booneville, N.C. Smith and Terry Smith, both of Rienzi, Miss.; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. His parents, Van and Susie Barnes Smith preceded him in death. Visitation will be Friday at McKneely Funeral Home, Hammond, from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Blood River Baptist Church Cemetery, Albany. *************************************************************************** Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, LA SMITH, BENNY WAYNE Benny Wayne Smith, 53 years old of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away, Friday, October 25, 2013, at North Oaks Medical Center. He was born on Monday, December 21, 1959, in Summerville, Tennessee, son of the late Henry "Benny" Smith and Laura Stewart. Surviving are wife of 23 years, Lonna Jenrette Smith, son, Nicky Smith, stepdaughter, Amber Jenrette, grand- children, Bradley Vidrene and Alec Vidrene, sister, Tammy Huckabee, sister and brother-in-law, Ramona and John Lachney, mother, Laura Stewart, 2 nieces and 3 nephews and special friend, Sue Mikes. He is preceded in death by his father, Henry "Benny" Smith, step father, Lucius Stewart and niece, Nicole Craine. Friends will be received Monday, October 28, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. until Funeral Service begins at 11:00 a.m. at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond. Interment will follow in the Blood River Baptist Church Cemetery Albany, La. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 9/05/2002 SMITH, BERNICE TANGIPAHOA - Bernice Smith, 81, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002, at Belle Maison Nursing Home. She is survived by two sons, Hollis E. Smith of Ponchatoula, and Danny L. Smith of Tangipahoa; one step-son, Bobby L. Smith of New Orleans; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ike and Victory McKay; one step-daughter, Johnnie M. Smith; her husband, Hollis Smith Sr.; one brother and one sister. Visitation will be Saturday at Quinn's Chapel Church, Tangipahoa, from 8:30 a.m. until the Rev. Celestine Harris conducts the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Brown Quinn Cemetery, Tangipahoa. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 7/25/2003 SMITH, BERTHA MCLAIN A native of Folsom and a resident of Hammond, she died Saturday, July 19, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 91. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home chapel, Hammond, from 2 p.m. until religious service at 4 p.m. Sunday. Interment in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. Survived by her son, Norwood G. Smith, Hammond; a sister, Josie Turnage; two brothers, Willie McLain, Hammond, and Floyd McLain, Denham Springs; three grandchildren, Randy Smith, Loranger, Kim Smith, Niceville, Fla., and Debbie Brunett, Loranger; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, James "Dick" Smith; parents, John and Margaret McLain; two and Sidney McLain. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 6/26/2009 SMITH, BESSIE LOUISE A resident of Baton Rouge after Hurricane Katrina and a native of Woodville, Miss., she died at 3:15 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2009, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet. She was 54. Visiting at New Covenant Christian Center on Saturday, June 27, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Jerry Dixon, pastor. Interment in Port Hudson National Cemetery on Monday, June 29. She is survived by her husband, the Rev. Joseph Smith; two daughters, Katrina Smith-Leslie, of Metairie, and Shaletha Smith, of Baton Rouge; a foster daughter, Connie Anderson, of Zachary; a son-in-law, George Leslie; two sisters, Willie Mae Davis and husband Bob, and Vivian Freeman and husband Gregory, all of Hammond; a grandson, Orlando Matthews Jr.; and twin granddaughters, Brea and Breonia Leslie. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Adams; five sisters and four brothers. Wilson-Wooddale Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 1/1/2007 SMITH, BETTY P. "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty." Psalm 91:1. Our very courageous, strong- willed, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great- grandmother, Betty P. Smith, peacefully passed on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006, at the blessed age of 75 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. The love and wisdom she imparted to her family will forever remain in their hearts as a legacy to cherish. She was a native of Independence and a resident of Baton Rouge. She was born to the union of the late Charlie Parker Sr. and Lucinda Harris Parker. She was a retired employee of the East Baton Rouge Parish school system. She was a deaconess and member of World Shakers Church International. Visiting at World Shakers Church International on Tuesday, Jan. 2, from 5 p.m. until religious service at 7 p.m. Dismissal will be on Wednesday, Jan. 3, at 10 a.m., with interment in Port Hudson National Cemetery. She leaves to cherish her memory four daughters and three sons-in-law, Lillie R. and Elmore Lewis Jr., Gloria Scott, Laverne and Richard Curtis, all of Baton Rouge, and Geraldine and Terry Ellis of Frederick, Md.; a son and daughter-in-law, Minister Larry and Linda Parker of Zachary; 25 grandchildren, Joseph P. Lewis, Marcus K. Lewis, Eric B. and wife Maura B. Lewis, Monique and husband Jonathan Richardson, Felicia Atkins, Tiffany and husband Antonio Johnson, Cornell and wife Angela McWilliams, Shelton Johnson, Sagittarius Briggs, Hendrissa Beasley, Sherita and husband Wayne Batiste, Anthony Scott, Shawanda and husband Carl Davis, LaToya Scott, De'Andre Scott, Rodney and wife Sheronda Elllis, Adrian and wife Tiffany Ellis, Charmaine Scott, Motelewa and wife Amelia Smith, Shyvonne Brock, Erica Smith, Naquelle Smith, Melia, Betty and Richard Curtis Jr.; 42 great-grandchildren, three great-great- grandchildren; a sister, Edna M. Williams; three sisters-in-law, Beulah Dixon and Thelma Parker, both of Baton Rouge, and Nancy Miles of Vacaville, Calif.; a brother-in-law, James G. Ruffin of Baton Rouge; former brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Alvin and Lennie and Holden of Amite; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by husbands, Henry Atkins Jr. and Cleveland Smith; a son, Henry Atkins III; daughter, Yvonne Smith; three sisters, Lucille Parker, Gussie Mae Dalton and Bertha Ruffin; five brothers, Charlie Jr., Andrew, Phillip, John L. and Frank Parker; daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Parker; son-in-law, William Scott; and other relatives. Carney-Mackey Funeral Home, 1576 Robin St., is in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/15/2012 SMITH, BEVERLY JEAN A resident of Kentwood, she died at 8:47 p.m. on Monday, March 12, 2012, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born November 9, 1965, in New Orleans and was 46 years of age. She is survived by her mother, Grace Smith, Kentwood. Preceded in death by her father, Clifton Smith; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Foster and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Smith. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 16. Services conducted by the Rev. Larry Blades. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 3/28/2008 SMITH, BLAKE RAY Blake Ray Smith, five months old of Tickfaw, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008 in Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center. Surviving are his parents, Britany Guidry and Charles Smith Jr.; brother, James Smith; grandparents, Lou Ann and Rene Guidry, Angela and Charles Smith Sr.; great-grandparents, Diana Parker, Ray Guidry and Bobby Smith. He is preceded in death by great- grandparents, Louis Treuil Jr., June Guidry, Sally Ann Anthony and Hazel Smith. Friends will be received Sunday, March 30, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. until the service begins at 2:00 p.m. at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond. Interment will follow in the Colonial Cemetery in Independence. An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.harrymckneely.com *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 11/13/2001 SMITH, BOBBY DIALVILLE, Texas - Bobby Smith, 57, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2001, in Dallas. He was a native of Jackson, Miss., and was a cattle buyer and salesman employed by Holman Cattle. Co. He was also a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Casa Baptist Church, Cash, Miss. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Emsoff Smith of Dialville, Texas; two sons, Ben Smith of Jackson, Miss., and Brad Smith of Florence, Miss.; one stepson, Shane Bess of Alvin, Texas; one stepdaughter, Candice Bess of Lufkin, Texas; two sisters, Bettye Magee of Hammond and Sandy Palmer of Clinton, Miss.; two grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. The funeral will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Jacksonville, Texas, conducted by the Rev. Newton Hambrick. Burial will be in Garden of Memories, Lufkin. Memorials may be made to any charity. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 4/2/2009 SMITH, BOBBY ALLEN Bobby Allen Smith, 58, of Hammond, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, in North Oaks Medical Center. He was born on Thursday, May 11, 1950, in Ponchatoula, son of the late Jerry Laton and Vernie Irene Cooper Smith. Mr. Smith was a U.S. Navy Veteran of Vietnam, he was employed by Brown and Root at Shell, Norco, for 19 years, and presently employed at Valero Refinery, St. Charles as a project coordinator. Surviving are his wife, Mary Jo Burke Smith; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby Allen and Amy Hoover Smith, Jr.; son, Michael Paul Smith; brother and sister-in-law, Laton "Cooter" and Irma Smith; 3 sister and brothers-in-law, Irene and Russell Cannino, Marie and Tom Brooks, and Ruthie and Leonard Threeton; 2 grandchildren, Chelsea and Blaine Smith; god son and wife, David and Nina Hodges; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by ; a brother, Elmer Smith and a sister, Robelia Tycer. Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, on Friday, April 3, 2009 from 10 a.m. until the 2 p.m. Funeral Home Chapel Service, conducted by Kevin Burke and Frank Cannino. Interment will follow in the Ponchatoula Cemetery. A nationwide on-line guest book and family forum are available at http://www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/25/2008 SMITH, BOBBY R. A resident of Kentwood, he died at 2:45 p.m. Sunday, March 23, 2008, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 69 and a native of Bogalusa. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a deacon at East Fork Baptist Church. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, on Monday, March 24, was from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting continues at the funeral home on Tuesday from 8 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Howard Brister. Interment in East Fork Cemetery, Kentwood. He is survived by a daughter, Deborah Cooper and husband Andre, Memphis, Tenn.; two sons, James L. Smith, Shreveport, and Mitchell D. Smith, Kentwood; three sisters, Ola Mae Phillips, Osyka, Miss., Betty Doris Kralicek, Choctaw, Ark., and Wilda R. Elarton, Osyka; brother, Nerlis Smith, Kentwood; and two grandchildren, Dakaota James Smith and Jordan A. Cooper. Preceded in death by his parents, Nerlie Smith and Myrtle Bankston Smith; two brothers, Wilbern E. Smith and Wendell G. Smith; and two sisters, Beatrice E. Smith and Arelia L. Gill. For more information, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 1/6/2006 SMITH, BONCIE PRINE Boncie Prine Smith died at 4 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006, at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg. She was 79, a native of Bogalusa and a resident of Greensburg. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, on Friday, Jan. 6, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Larry Stewart and the Rev. Jeff Rankin. Interment in New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. She is survived by her husband, Nerlie Eugene Smith, Kentwood; son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Margaret Estes, Kentwood; daughter, Lesley Michelle Bridges, Cheneyville; daughter-in-law, Susan Bridges, Pascagoula, Miss.; five grandchildren, Vince Estes, Angela Taylor, Joey Estes, Dustin Bridges and Zane Bridges; seven great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Emmie Kyzar Prine; son, Leslie Lee Bridges; two brothers and four sisters. She was the owner of Bridges Drugstore in Kentwood. For details, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/23/2010 SMITH, BRENDA In loving memory of "Brenda Smith," also known as "Ella Alberta White." A resident of Lafayette and a native of Hammond, she went to meet the Lord at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, at Lafayette Memorial Hospital. She was 71. Survived by four daughters, Jerry Ann Bowers, Lynn Rogers, Lisa Marie Dixon and Toni Kim Marshall Martin; a brother, Samuel White; 13 grand- children and five great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Smith; and daughter, Cynthia Kathleen Rogers. A religious service will be held in Hammond on Wednesday, March 24, at 11 a.m. For information, contact Emma Starkey (225) 294-5502 or Jerry Bowers (501) 326-8880. Your memory remains in our hearts always and forever. We love and miss you, Mom. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 10/17/2002 SMITH, BRENDA JOYCE NEW ORLEANS - Brenda Joyce Smith, 50, died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2002, at her home. She was a native and resident of New Orleans and a homemaker. The funeral was conducted Wednesday. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 7/29/2013 SMITH, BRYAN NOAH, JR. Bryan Noah Smith, Jr. passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013. Bryan was born on November 10, 1988, in Hammond, LA to Bryan Smith, Sr. and Mellissa Ratcliff Lee. Bryan graduated from Springfield Preparatory School. Bryan relocated to Ponchatoula in 2011 and Pumpkin Center 2013. Of the things he enjoyed, he loved listening to music, playing Call of Duty, watching the rain, drinking a cold beer, spending time with family and friends, and being with his "Lady Bug" and "Baby Bug". Bryan is survived by his fiancˇ Elizabeth Miller and daughter Kennedy Janice Smith. He is survived by his father Bryan Smith, Sr.(Kimberly Smith), and step-sisters Destiny and Grace of Killian, LA; his mother Melissa Ratcliff Lee(Michael Stansbury) of Springfield, LA; sister Ashley Marie Smith Pigott(Phillip Pigott); brothers Samuel Corey Smith, Eddie William Smith, and Michael Cody Smith; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. He is preceded in death by his grandfather William Bryan Smith, Sr. and step-father Richard Lee. Bryan will be missed dearly by all who knew him. Services will be held Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Woodland Baptist Church on Blood River Road in Springfield, LA from 9:00-11:00am with burial immediately following services at Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements handled by Church Funeral Services & Crematory of St. Amant, LA. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/smith1.txt