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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, Caretha R. 4 Mar 2005 Mar, 2005 Jerry Nelson Smith, Carl C. 13 Nov 2000 Nov, 2000 Don Johnson Smith, Carolyn Marie 31 Jul 2007 Aug, 2007 Jerry Nelson Smith, Catherine A. 6 Sep 2007 Sep, 2007 Jerry Nelson Smith, Catherine Davis 16 Jul 2001 Aug, 2001 Don Johnson Smith, Catherine Polk 26 Nov 2003 Nov, 2003 Don Johnson Smith, Cecil Ray May, 2013 Jerry Nelson Smith, Charlene M. 23 Jan 2001 Jan, 2001 Don Johnson Smith, Charles 3 Feb 2013 Feb, 2013 Jerry Nelson Smith, Charles Knox, Jr. 7 Jan 2013 Jan, 2013 Jerry Nelson Smith, Charles Wayne 4 Oct 2000 Nov, 2000 Don Johnson Smith, Chester C. 29 Jun 2000 Jul, 2000 Don Johnson Smith, Clinton E., Jr. 28 Jun 2005 Jul, 2005 Jerry Nelson Smith, Clyde E., Jr. 18 Jun 2003 Jul, 2003 Christine Shannon Smith, Clyde Louis 2 Feb 2000 Mar, 2000 Sandra McLellan Smith, Connie 19 Jul 2008 Aug, 2008 Jerry Nelson Smith, Daniel W., Jr. 24 Jul 2008 Aug, 2008 Jerry Nelson Smith, David Richard, Sr. 10 Feb 2008 Feb, 2008 Jerry Nelson Smith, Debra Ann 31 Dec 1999 Dec, 1999 Don Johnson Smith, Dempsey 18 Apr 2003 Apr, 2003 Don Johnson Smith, Donald Ray 12 Jan 2003 Jan, 2003 Don Johnson Smith, Doris 27 Oct 2005 Nov, 2005 Jerry Nelson Smith, Doris Perkins 23 Nov 2008 Nov, 2008 Jerry Nelson Smith, Dorothy D. 25 Oct 2011 Nov, 2011 Jerry Nelson Smith, Douglas Dale, Sr. 26 Apr 2005 May, 2005 Jerry Nelson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 3/4/2005 SMITH, CARETHA R. Independence -- Caretha R. Smith, 54, a native of Independence, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, in Independence. Survivors include her son, Oscar Smith III of Independence; a daughter, Angie Ricard of Montpelier; three sisters, Audrey Richardson and Gloria Nichols, both of Independence, and Ollie Mae Fultz of Tangipahoa; three brothers, Otis Richardson Jr. of Independence, Joe Nathan Richardson of Baton Rouge and Walter Richardson of Amite. Her husband, Oscar Smith Jr.; and her parents, Otis and Mattie Richardson, preceded her in death. Visitation will be at St. Rock COGIC tonight from 5 to 7. The Rev. Adam Edwards will conduct the funeral Saturday at 1 p.m., and burial will follow in Leonard Chapel Cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home of Amite is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 11/13/2000 SMITH, CARL C. NATALBANY - Carl C. Smith, 58, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, at his home. He was a handyman and a native of Natalbany. He is survived by numerous brothers and sisters. His mother, Velma Sanders; and father, Thomas Smith, preceded him in death. Visitation will be at Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Mt. Stevens Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 7/31/2007 SMITH, CAROLYN MARIE Carolyn (Carol) Marie Smith age 54 and a native and resident of Greensburg, Carol passed away Friday, July 27, 2007 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Robert Earl Parrish; three grandchildren, Brittany Marie Freeman, Joseph Earl Freeman and Jonathan Adam Woodard. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Lesley Morgan & Naomi Marie Jenkins Morgan, daughter, Theresa Fay Freeman and sister, Jennie Bell Husser. Arrangements were entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 9/6/2007 SMITH, CATHERINE A. After a long and courageous battle, Catherine Albin Smith passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 3, 2007, at the Butterfly Wing of Hospice of Baton Rouge. She was born on Nov. 7, 1928, in Independence. She was a resident of Baton Rouge and retired from Ethyl Corp. with 35 years of service. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Kermit W. Smith Sr.; son, Kermit W. Smith Jr. and wife Brookie Allphin Smith; daughter, Renee S. Lorio and husband Jamie G. Lorio; grandson, Jamie G. Lorio Jr. and wife Michelle of North Augusta, S.C.; granddaughters, Jennifer L. Lorio of Santa Monica, Calif., Brenna Perez and husband Augie, and Brittany Smith; great-grandson, August Perez V; five sisters, Marguerite Clement, Esther Sandifer, Patsy Lee, Helen Rawlins and Linda Stewart; two brothers, Willis Albin and Lansing Albin; 11 nephews, nine nieces, 14 great-nieces and nine great-nephews. Preceded in death by her brother, Hugh Lee Albin; and parents, Antoine and Audis Albin. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Thursday, Sept. 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and in the chapel on Friday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Ernest Saik. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11817 Jefferson Highway. The family extends their appreciation for the kind, compassionate and attentive care given by Dr. Frederic T. Billings and Hospice of Baton Rouge. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Baton Rouge, 9063 Siegen Lane, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211, or East Baton Rouge Parish Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806, attn: Liz. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 7/16/2001 SMITH, CATHERINE DAVIS Catherine Davis Smith, 62, died Friday, July 13, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Loranger and resident of Hammond. She is survived by four daughters, Evoice S. Sims, Sharon S. Jackson and Lois S. Golden, all of Hammond, and Lora Ann Smith of Boulder, Colo.; two sisters, Geraldine Chanel, of Madisonville, and Jessie Mae James of New Orleans; two brothers, Leroy "Meatball" Davis of Hammond, and Percy Sonny Davis of Folsom; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.D. Davis and Mary D. Davis; step-mother, Leane Mae Davis; two brothers, Melvin Davis, MacArther Davis and James Davis; and two sisters, Carrie Davis and Dollie Davis. The Rev. George Burris and the Rev. Matthew Sims will conduct the funeral Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Greater Rosehill Missionary Baptist Church, Hammond. Dismissal will be Wednesday at 11 a.m., and burial will be in Davis Cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/26/2003 SMITH, CATHERINE POLK Sister Catherine P. Smith was born on Dec. 9, 1930, to Roosevelt and Evelyn Polk. She died at 8:20 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 72 and a resident and native of Amite. Visiting at Greater Refuge Temple, Amite, from noon until religious service at 2 p.m. Wednesday, officiated by Pastor Nathaniel Richardson, who will deliver the eulogy, and Minister Shirley Glynn. Interment in Mount Canaan Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 15727 La. 10, Arcola. Our beloved leaves to cherish her memory three daughters, Elva Ayers, New Orleans, Georgia Hinton, Baton Rouge, and Ethel Daniels-Miller and husband Hebert Miller, Antioch, Calif.; five sons, Henry and wife Veronica Smith, Mexico, Robert Smith, Amite, Elvin and wife Christine Smith, Pine Grove, George Smith Jr., New Orleans, and Lionell Smith, Decatur, Ga.; 23 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Betty and husband Johnny Blake, Brenda Johnson, Vivian and husband Carl Spurlock, and Devon and husband Micheal Joseph, all of Baton Rouge; seven brothers, John Sr., Roosevelt Jr. and Lionel Pope, Robert and wife Gaynell, Sherman and wife Brenda, Lawrence and wife Rosalind Phillip, Iziah and wife Melba Chatman, all of Baton Rouge; four sisters-in-law, Gwen Pope and Shirley Pope, both of Baton Rouge, Floreace Hall, Alexandria, and Nurseal Evans; a brother-in-law, Elise Evans; a close friend of the family, who was like a daughter to her, Minister Shirley Glynn; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roosevelt and Evelyn Polk; husband, George Smith Sr.; a son, JC Polk; and four brothers, Robert, Nathan, Eddie and Willie Pope. The family would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to our many friends and neighbors for their deeds of kindness and sympathy provided during our time of bereavement. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond, LA SMITH, CECIL RAY "BEAR" (September 26, 1956 - May 17, 2013) Age 56 and a longtime residence of Ponchatoula, Cecil passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013. Cecil leaves behind his loving wife, Teresa Haley Smith; sons, Ray Smith and wife Holly, Brian Smith and wife Melissa, Derrick Smith and wife Amanda, along with his grandchildren, Alexis Hoover, Hannah Smith, McKayla Manhart, Hayley Smith, Bethany Smith, Preston Smith, Elijah Smith, Conner Smith and Austin Smith. He is also survived by his sisters, Janice Wilson and Birdie ÒSnookÓ Perkins, as well as, numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding Cecil in death were his parents, Robert and Nellie Smith; brothers, Pete, Freddie, Terry, David, Clyde and Douglas Smith; sister, Diane Carpenter. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home in Ponchatoula on Monday, May 20, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Dr. Rodney Taylor will officiate the services and interment will follow in Holly Gardens Cemetery. Condolences and other information are available online at www.thompsoncares.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/23/2001 SMITH, CHARLENE M. A retired clerical worker at Southeastern Louisiana University and a resident and native of Natalbany, she died Monday, Jan. 22, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 79. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home chapel, Hammond, from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday until religious services at 10:30 a.m., conducted by Dr. Rodney Taylor. Interment in Roseland-Arcola Cemetery, Roseland. Survived by a sister, Doris Smith, Natalbany; and a niece, Gloria B. Alessi, Independence. Preceded in death by parents, Fred B. and Florence Hendry Smith; three brothers and five sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a member of Natalbany Baptist Church and Golden Graduate Club at SLU. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 2/3/2013 SMITH, CHARLES "HOPPY" A resident of Kentwood, he died at 12:26 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born April 12, 1941, in Kansas City, Mo., and was 71 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Gilbert Graham. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. He is survived by his wife, Amy Costanza Smith, Kentwood; daughter, Kimberly Farrell and husband, Christopher, Roseland; 3 sisters, Mary Davidson, Kentwood, Alma Smith, Lott, Texas, and Rita Bailey, Lott, Texas; brother, Edward Smith, Natchez, MS; brother in law, Louis Costanza, Amite; 3 grandchildren, Linda, Beau, and Cheyenne Farrell, Roseland; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by, parents, James and Clarita Smith; brother, Alfred Smith. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/7/2013 SMITH, CHARLES KNOX, JR. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not wantÉ Psalms 23. "C.K." is now abiding with his great and loving shepherd. A loving, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, C.K. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 81, a longtime resident of Gonzales, La and a native of Roseland, La. "C.K." served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean conflict. C.K. worked at Allied Chemical and Ormet Corporations, and retired from Ormet as a supervisor, with 30 years of service. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, who were the loves of his life. He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Gloria Fay Loyd Smith; one daughter, Cynthia Kay and husband Thomas Sambola; five sons, Ronald Wayne and wife Anh, David Allen, Kenneth Ray and wife Cheryl, Steven "Smut" Lloyd and wife Liz, and Daniel Wade and wife Julie; 14 grandchildren, Daerneth, Scottie, Alison, Brittany, Kenneth Jr., Jacob, Matthew, Steven II, and Nicholas Smith, Shannon Milburn, Melanie Mistric, Katie and Kristen Mullins, and Micheal Lea II; 13 great grandchildren and many other caring family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Knox Smith, Sr. and Alice Mae Strickland Smith; brother, Russell Lee Smith; and grandmother, Molly Jean Smith. Visitation will be held at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales on Sunday, January 6, 2013 from 5 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Visitation will resume at Ascension Baptist Church, 13432 Airline Highway, Gonzales, LA., on Monday, January 7, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. until funeral service at 10:30 a.m., conducted by Dr. Thomas Ayo, Rev. Nathan Luce, and Rev. Robert Lawrence. Interment will follow in Lusk Cemetery in Gonzales. Pallbearers will be grandsons. "C.K." was a very active member of Ascension Baptist Church. He was also a member of the masons. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Fred H. Petty and nurse, Melissa Jones, and the nurses in the MICU, especially Peggy. Memorial donations may be made to Ascension Baptist Church Building Fund or Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. To offer condolences to the family, visit www.oursofh.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 10/04/2000 SMITH, CHARLES WAYNE PORT VINCENT - Charles Wayne Smith, 55, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000. He was a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University. Survivors include his son, Zack Smith; and sister, Nancy Smith Auerbach. Visitation will be at their home, Spider Inn, 14715 Louise St., Port Vincent, Thursdayfrom 1 to 6 p.m. and Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. with a memorial throwdown at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be Foundation, SLU Box 10450, Hammond 70402. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/29/2000 SMITH, CHESTER C. TICKFAW - Chester C. Smith, 85, died Monday, June 26, 2000, at Lallie Kemp Medical Center. He was a native of East Feliciana Parish and supervisor of the house keeping department at Lallie Kemp Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Bernice G. Smith; three daughters, Lola M. Davis, Hammond, Marion Montgomery, Ark., and Gwenevere G. Flowers, Independence; five sons, Johnny Sims Sr. and Leslie Montgomery, Ark., Jerry Gutter, Hammond, Carey and Cedric Gutter, Ft. Worth, Texas; 18 grandchildren and five reat- grandchildren.Visitation will be at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. and from 5 p.m. until the funeral at 7 at Hands of Jesus Christian Center, Tickfaw. The Rev. Donald Flowers will conduct the funeral. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, and burial will be in Davis Cemetery, Tickfaw. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 6/28/2005 SMITH, CLINTON E., JR. A self-employed air-conditioning installer and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died Saturday, June 25, 2005. He was 41 and a native of Kentwood. Visitation at Greenoaks Funeral Home chapel, 9595 Florida Blvd., on Tuesday, June 28, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday, June 29, from 9 a.m. until service at 10 a.m. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. He is survived by his wife, Linda Smith; two sons Greg W. Smith and R.J. Smith; parents, Billy and Mary Davidson; sisters, Renee Simoneaux and husband Walter, and Lisa Gray and husband Gary; and numerous nieces and nephews. *************************************************************************** Wednesday June 18, 2003 Kentwood News Ledger SMITH, CLYDE E., JR. Clyde E. Smith, Jr. died June 3 at his home in Navarre, Florida at the age of 71. He was a retired Air Force Sergeant. A VietNam Veteran, Smith served two terms during the VietNam War. A memorial service was held Saturday, June 7 at Emerald Coast Funeral Home, Navarre, Fla. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Smith of Navarre, Fla; three sons, Robert, James, and Roger Smith all of Fort Worth, Texas, a sister, Myrtle Blades of Kentwood, many grand- children, nieces and nephews and special friends, Richard and Lorraine Barrett. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde E. Smith and Beulah Allen Smith; eight brothers, Everett Smith, Fla., Edgar, Clifton, George, Robert, Reuben, Norman and Huey Smith, all of Kentwood. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Ponchatoula Enterprise on: 2/02/2000 SMITH, CLYDE LOUIS A memorial service for Clyde Louis Smith, 56, was held Saturday, Jan. 29, from Under the Oaks Church in Ponchatoula. Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Smith died Monday, Jan. 24. He was a native of Pinville. Survivors are his wife, Carol Wheeler Smith; his mother, Nellie Ballard Smith; three sons, Kevin, Jamie, and Carl Smith, all of Ponchatoula; a daughter, Tress Ard of Independence; three sisters, Birdie Perkins of Folsom, Diane Carpenter of Ponchatoula, and Janice Wilson of Hammond; three brothers, David and Douglas Smith of Natalbany, and Cecil Smith of Ponchatoula; and 10 grandchildren. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 7/19/2008 SMITH, CONNIE A homemaker and a resident of Central, she died Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at Lane Regional Medical Center, Zachary. She was 79 and a native of Independence. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Friday, July 18, was from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral home on Saturday, July 19, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Burial to follow service in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived by her three daughters, Sheila Smith, Sandy Peairs and husband Roger, and Sheri Smith; son, Kenneth Smith and wife Gloria; sister, Maryann Accardo and husband Joe; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Millard Smith; father, Joe Sampere; mother, Odile Inzinnia; stepfather, Nunzio Inzinnia; and sister, Sue Pigno. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters and enjoyed helping others. Please sign the online guestbook at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 7/24/2008 SMITH, DANIEL W., JR. Daniel W. Smith Jr., age 64 and resident of Hammond, LA, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at Lakeview Regional Medical Center. He entered the U.S. Army in 1964 and proudly served our country during the Vietnam War, having received numerous honors and medals. He retired after 20 years of active duty with the rank of chief warrant officer. After his military career, he enjoyed traveling to visit family and friends, volunteering his time as a missionary and prison chaplain, and cheering for his LSU Tigers. Dan leaves behind his wife of 37 years, B.J. Smith of Hammond; daughter, Tanya Marie Smith of Jackson , MS; son, Major Daniel W. Smith III and his wife, Amy of Niceville, Florida; 4 grandchildren, Stephen Daniel, Kendall Jane, Tatum Cullen and Hunter Charles Smith. He is also survived by a sister, Margaret Jean Smith of Humble Texas; brother, Clifford Thomas Smith and his wife Kathy of North Richland Hills, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Sr. and Mary Cullen Smith. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services at Trinity Baptist Church, in Pumpkin Center, on Friday, July 25 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation beginning at the church at 10:00 a.m. The family requests that visiting hours also be observed from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home on Thursday, July 24, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Rev. Randy Davis will conduct the funeral services and interment, with full military honors, will follow in Trinity Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Trinity Baptist Church Building Fund and sent to 42062 Pumpkin Center Rd. Hammond, LA 70403. 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: 2/10/2008 SMITH, DAVID RICHARD, SR. Mr. David Richard Smith Sr., 61 years old of Tickfaw, died Friday, February 8, 2008 in Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center. He was born on Wednesday, April 24, 1946 in Pineville, Mississippi, son of the late Robert L. and Nellie Ballard Smith. Surviving are his wife of 17 years, Darlene Magee Smith; 5 daughters, Theresa Yazdani, Dana Johnson, Danyelle Green, Marlo Lee, Tonya Lee; 3 sons, David Smith Jr., Jamie Lee, Jason Lee; 21 grand- children; brother, Cecil Smith; 3 sisters, Diane Carpenter, Janice Wilson and Birdie Perkins. He is preceded in death by 5 brothers, Freddie, Clyde, Doug, Terry, and Johnny Smith. Friends will be received Monday, February 11, 2008, at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond from 9:00 a.m. until the service begins at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the David R. Smith Memorial Fund at the First Guaranty Bank. An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.harrymckneely.com *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 12/31/1999 SMITH, DEBRA ANN A resident of Mount Hermon, she died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 34 and a native of Tickfaw. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and after 8 a.m. Saturday. Religious services in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment in Tickfaw Baptist Church Cemetery. Survived by her mother, Elizabeth Powell, Kentwood; step- father, Aubert Powell, Kentwood; brother, Scott Pevey, Pine Grove; four sisters, Deana Guyn, Mount Hermon, Donna Rogers, Tickfaw, and Tammy Green and Patricia Smith, both of New York; two brothers, Richard Aubert Powell, Holden, and Donald Smith, New York; grandmother, Geraldine Morris, Mount Hermon; and fianc‰, Jerry Willis, Natalbany. Preceded in death by her randparents, Cullen Randolph Morris and Inez and Emo Smith; and father, James Smith. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/18/2003 SMITH, DEMPSEY PONCHATOULA - Dempsey Smith, 68, died Wednesday, April 16, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of Ponchatoula. Survivors include his wife, Mary L. Smith of Ponchatoula; two daughters, Ruth Dillon of Ponchatoula, and Joan Young of Crystal Springs, Miss.; three sons, George Smith and Dempsey Smith III, both of Ponchatoula, and Eugene Vernon Winters of Benton Harbor, Mich.; four sisters, Rebecca McGee, Clestine Hills and Lorine Caldwell, all of Benton Harbor, and Dorothy Cheatham of Ponchatoula; six brothers, Raymond Smith and George Henderson, both of Benton Harbor, Richard Smith of Hammond, Daniel and William Smith and Erwin Henderson, all of Ponchatoula; and 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. His mother, Alma Henderson Smith; and his father, Dempsey Smith Sr. preceded him in death. Visitation will be Sunday at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, from 3 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Larry Rheams will conduct the funeral Monday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Holly Garden Cemetery, Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 1/12/2003 SMITH, DONALD RAY PONCHATOULA - Donald Ray Smith, 65, died Jan. 10, 2003, at his residence. He was a native of Kentwood and resident of Ponchatoula. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette"Jan" T. Smith of Ponchatoula; four daughters, Pam McCoy of Pumpkin Center, Karen Young of Loranger, Brenda Vincent of Ponchatoula and Rhonda Albright of Ponchatoula; 12 grandchildren and five great-grand- children. His parents preceded him in death. The funeral was Saturday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, with burial in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Oaks Hospice. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 10/27/2005 SMITH, DORIS Doris Smith, 86, and a resident of Hammond, died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005, at her home. She was born April 27, 1919, in Chartarva, Miss., the daughter of the late Fred Smith and Florence Hendry Dunn Smith. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Hammond, and served for 38 years as a secretary for the Federal Aviation Administration in Washington, D.C. Surviving are her niece, Gloria Alessi of Hammond; nephew, Huey Brabham of Kentwood; and a host of great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by six sisters, Mattie Jones, Gladys Dunn, Bessie Brabham, Lillian Hays, Clara Peterman and Charlene Smith; and three brothers, Walter Dunn, Fred Smith Jr. and Haney Smith. Friends will be received on Friday, Oct. 28, at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home chapel, Hammond, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Interment in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland. E-mail condolences to hmckneely@i-55.com/subject line: Smith. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 11/23/2008 SMITH, DORIS PERKINS A native of Hammond, she was born on May 29, 1917, and died Nov. 20, 2008, at Belle Maison Nursing Home, Hammond. Doris was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She had a long career at Southeastern Louisiana University. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in the name of Doris Perkins Smith to the Alzheimer's Association, 3717 Government St., Suite 7, Alexandria, LA 71302. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, DeBorah S. and Richard Siems and Doris S. and Donald Wingfield; grandchildren, Parrish and Zach Hadley, Konar and Derek Siems; and four great-grandchildren, Cori Hadley, Parrish "P.C." Hadley II, Dylan Hadley and Emily Hadley. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bob" Smith; parents, Sidney and Ruby Thompson Perkins; brother, Sidney Perkins; and sister, Dorothy P. Barlow. Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, on Monday, Nov. 24, from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Interment in Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. An online guestbook is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/25/2011 SMITH, DOROTHY D. A resident of Roseland, she died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. She was 82. Arrangements by McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/26/2005 SMITH, DOUGLAS DALE SR. Tickfaw -- Douglas Dale Smith Sr., 53, died Sunday, April 24, 2005, at University Hospital, New Orleans. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Lagarde Smith of Tickfaw; one son, Douglas Dale Smith Jr. of Tickfaw; two brothers, Cecil Smith of Robert and David Smith of Hammond; three sisters, Janice Wilson of Hammond, Thelma "Diane" Carpenter of Ponchatoula and Birdie Perkins of Folsom; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Brad DeWayne Smith; his parents, Robert Louis and Nellie Florence Ballard Smith; and four brothers, Freddy, Terry, Clyde and Johnny "Pete" Smith. Visitation will be Wednesday at Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, beginning at 10 a.m. until the funeral at noon. Burial will be at Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/smith2.txt