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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, James Alfred 6 Mar 2003 Mar, 2003 Don Johnson Smith, James Alton 2 May 2002 Jun, 2002 Don Johnson Smith, James Edward 7 May 2004 May, 2004 Jerry Nelson Smith, James Kirby, Jr. 4 Dec 2001 Dec, 2001 Don Johnson Smith, Jane Lee 23 Dec 1949 Jan, 2005 Jerry Nelson Smith, Janet Iris 21 Jun 2004 Jun, 2004 Jerry Nelson Smith, Jean Ann Charbonnet 6 May 2010 May, 2010 Jerry Nelson Smith, Jeannine Bercegeay 23 Mar 2006 Mar, 2006 Jerry Nelson Smith, Jessie Lee, Sr. 17 Dec 2003 Jan, 2004 Don Johnson Smith, Jessie M 26 Jul 2007 Jul, 2007 Jerry Nelson Smith, Jimmie Ann 27 May 2003 May, 2003 Don Johnson Smith, Joan Garon 2 Jun 2011 Jun, 2011 Jerry Nelson Smith, Joel Munson 12 Jan 2003 Jan, 2003 Don Johnson Smith, John Calvin 7 Apr 2005 Apr, 2005 Jerry Nelson Smith, John Henry 31 May 2001 May, 2001 Don Johnson Smith, John Paul 5 Sep 2007 Sep, 2007 Jerry Nelson Smith, John Rickie 25 Feb 2005 Feb, 2005 Jerry Nelson Smith, Johnnie R. 5 Dec 2003 Jan, 2004 Don Johnson Smith, Josephine 11 Aug 2000 Sep, 2000 Don Johnson Smith, Juanita Lytle 27 May 2007 Jun, 2007 Jerry Nelson Smith, June Branton 20 Aug 2004 Sep, 2004 Jerry Nelson Smith, Karl Ann 6 Feb 2010 Feb, 2010 Jerry Nelson Smith, Katie Broadway 1 Jul 2010 Jul, 2010 Jerry Nelson Smith, Kenneth Larue 19 Feb 2002 Feb, 2002 Don Johnson Smith, Kerry 24 Nov 2007 Nov, 2007 Jerry Nelson Smith, Kevin 27 Oct 2004 Nov, 2004 Jerry Nelson Smith, Kody Malone 16 Aug 2002 Sep, 2002 Don Johnson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/06/2003 SMITH, JAMES ALFRED A resident of Amite, he died at 6:20 a.m. Monday, March 3, 2003, at Earl K. Long Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 63 and a native of Garnett, Kan. Graveside service at Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, at 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens. Survived by his wife, Lee Sauls Smith, Amite; a daughter, Joyce McDaniel, Amite; two sons, James A. Smith, Wesson, Miss., and Terry W. Smith, Amite; three sisters, Mary Davidson, Chesbrough, Alma Smith, Walker, and Rita Bailey, Lacombe; two brothers, Charles B. Smith, Chesbrough, and Edward D. Smith, Roxie, Miss.; five grandchildren; and former wife, Lois Cutrer, Amite. Preceded in death by his parents, James and Clarita Smith; and a brother, Henry A. Smith. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 5/02/2002 SMITH, JAMES ALTON CARROLLTON, Miss. - James Alton "Pedro" Smith, 72, died Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at the Veteran's Administration Hospital, Jackson, Miss. He was a native of Carroll County, Miss., a member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, retired from Charter Marketing and a veteran of the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force Reserves. He is survived by one daughter, Teresa Gale Smith of Ponchatoula; two sons, Kenneth Albert Smith and James Sidney Smith, both of Ponchatoula; one sister, Josie Smith of Amarillo, Texas; one brother, Marshall L. Smith of Carrollton, Miss.; four grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Lonzo Smith and Inos Montgomery Smith. Scott Hudson conducted the funeral Saturday at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, Carollton, Miss. Burial was in Moore Memorial Cemetery, Carrollton. National Funeral Home, Grenada, Miss., was in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 5/7/2004 SMITH, JAMES EDWARD Ponchatoula -- James Edward "PeeWee" Smith, 46, died Thursday, April 29, 2004.He is survived by seven sisters, Jennifer W. Bell, Octavia Walker, Alicia Walker, Dawn Walker and Betty Walker, all of Ponchatoula, Janet Walker and Cynthia Walker, both of Atlanta; four brothers, Melvin, Charles, Michael and Christopher Walker, all of Ponchatoula; and his mother, Laura Walker of Ponchatoula. He was preceded in death by his father, Aninisa Walker; one brother, Calvin Walker; grandmothers, Minnie Jones and Mary Ann Weathersby; and his grandfather, Pete Mitchell. Visitation will be Friday at St. Joseph Baptist Church, Ponchatoula, from 4 to 9 p.m. The funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Holly Garden Cemetery, Hammond. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 12/04/2001 SMITH, JAMES KIRBY, JR. A resident of Ponchatoula, he died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 71 and a native of McComb, Miss. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday. Further visitation will be on Wednesday at Hartman Funeral Home, McComb, from 10:30 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Danny Ray Smith. Interment in Memorial Gardens, McComb. Survived by wife, JoAnn Graves Davis-Smith, Ponchatoula; two daughters, Cathy Inman, Zachary, and Shiela Sullivan, Gordo, Ala.; four sons, Sheldon Reeve, Washington state, Steve Smith, Denham Springs, Douglas Smith, Cottondale, Ala., and Jason Smith, Baton Rouge; 12 grand-children, five stepchildren, 12 stepgrandchildren, five stepgreat-grandchildren; three brothers, Gordon Smith, California, Steve Smith, Baton Rouge and Bobby Smith, Alabama; and three sisters, Lorraine Brown and Dorothy Reynolds, both of Alabama, and Janice Smith, Magnolia, Miss. Preceded in death by parents, James K. Smith Sr. and Nellie McGuire Smith; and seven siblings. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean conflict and was a millwright. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 12/23/1949 SMITH, JANE LEE Mrs. Jane Lee Smith, 81, passed away Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jack Ladner. The body was taken to Winfield by Thomas Funeral Home, with services and burial there on Tuesday. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/21/2004 SMITH, JANET IRIS Covington -- Janet Iris Smith, 62, a native of Robert, died Sunday June 20, 2004 at her home. She was previously a worthy matron in Eastern Stars. Survivors include two brothers, Morgan Smith Jr. of Covington and Walter John Smith of Robert; and a sister, Valerie Rebstock of Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her parents, Morgan George Smith and Elta Eva Dufresne Smith; and two brothers, Errol and Andrew Smith. Visitation will be at Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the funeral service at 10. Burial will follow in Sandhill Cemetery in Ponchatoula. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 5/6/2010 SMITH, JEAN ANN CHARBONNET Age 64 and a long time resident of Ponchatoula, died Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at Belle Maison Nursing Home in Hammond. She was born April 4, 1946, in Hammond. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Tammy Naramore and husband Samuel, and Erica Smith; 3 sons, Eric Smith, Dwayne Smith, Sr. and wife Suzette, Charles Smith, Sr. and wife Roxie; 9 grandchildren, Wesley Naramore, Samantha Mariakis, Joshua Naramore, Dwayne ÒDJÓ Smith, Jr., Charles Smith, Jr., Trever Smith, Suzanne ÒSuzieÓ Smith, Alexis Parrish, and Bailey Smith; 2 great-grandchildren, Troy Mariakis, Jr., and Cohen Naramore; 2 brothers, Kenneth Charbonnet, Sr. and Thomas Charbonnet; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Lucille Ferrant Charbonnet; 2 brothers, Earl ÒEJÓ Charbonnet and Richard Charbonnet; and niece, Yvette Charbonnet Myers. Friends and family will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula on Friday, May 7, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Glynn Fendlason officiating. Interment will follow in the Charbonnet Cemetery in Ponchatoula. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/23/2006 SMITH, JEANNINE BERCEGEAY Mrs. Smith, 47, was a native of Metairie and resident of LaPlace. She died Monday, March 20, 2006, at East Jefferson Hospital. Visitation for family, friends and employees of Shelter Distribution will be at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 529 W. Fifth St., LaPlace, on Friday, March 24, from noon until Mass at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Billy O'Riordan, celebrant. Interment in Garden of Memories. She leaves to cherish her memory a loving and devoted husband, Franklin Smith; daughter, Danielle Lambert; mother, Verlyn Bercegeay of Hammond; brother, Andre Bercegeay; and grandmother, Thelma Heltz Bercegeay of Reserve. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her father, Charles W. Bercegeay; paternal grandfather, Wilson J. Bercegeay, who was of Reserve; and maternal grandparents, Melvin D. Tubre and Betty Lovetro Tubre. In lieu of flowers, contributions are requested to the American Cancer Society for lung research. Arrangements by Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, LaPlace. She is gone from us but will remain in our hearts forever and ever, for love has no boundaries. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 12/17/2003 SMITH, JESSIE LEE SR. Roseland - Jessie Lee Smith Sr., 79, a logger and farmer, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. Survivors include four daughters, Barbara Sterrett of Amite, R. Lynette Smith of Hammond, Karen Thomas of Ridgeland, Miss., and Zenda Burris of Independence; three sons, Jessie Lee Smith Jr. of Tangipahoa, Larry Smith and John H. Smith, both of Amite; two sisters, Asalie Vernon of Roseland and Ora Bell Vernon of Amite; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. His son, Jerry Smith, preceded him in death. Visitation will be Friday at Angelic Funeral Home, Roseland, from 2 to 8 p.m. The Rev. John Smith will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. at Mount Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, Arcola. Burial will be in the church cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 7/26/2007 SMITH, JESSIE M. Jessie M. Smith died at 4:20AM on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was a native of Sand Mountain, AL and a resident of Kentwood, LA. Age 83 years. She was a graduate of Auburn University and completed her internship at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, MN. She worked as a Registered Dietician for over 52 years. She was a member of Kenner Methodist Church. Visitation at Chesbrough Baptist Church, Chesbrough from 9 a.m. on Saturday until religious services at 11 a.m. Saturday. Services conducted by Rev. Alan Lee Smith. Interment Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough, LA. Survived by daughter, Ava Smith Ballard and her husband Wallace Ballard, Jr., Kentwood, 2 sons, Stephen M. Smith and his wife, Rhonda, Hammond, Alan Lee Smith and his wife, Carolena, Grants Pass, OR, step-daughter, Virginia Brod, Edna, TX, 6 grandchildren, Jeremy Ballard, Heather Ballard McMillan, Stephanie Smith, Jennifer Smith, Caitlin Smith Aamli, Christopher Smith, great-granddaughter, Braela Alena Aamli. Preceded in death by husband, Hubert Lee Smith, 2 sisters, Georgia Magdalene Hill, Ila Moseley, parents, Henry and Aver Moseley. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For more information, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 5/27/2003 SMITH, JIMMIE ANN PONCHATOULA - Jimmie Ann Smith, 63, died Monday, May 26, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Sebastopol, Miss. She is survived by her husband, Frederick Marshall Smith of Hammond; her mother, Flora Turner of Jackson, Miss.; one daughter, Stacye Dubuisson of Kingwood, Texas; one son, Stephen Smith of Pensacola, Fla.; one sisters, Polly Anthony of Pearl, Miss.; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Marshall Turner. Visitation will be Wednesday at Geisler Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 1 until the funeral at 2 p.m. burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/2/2011 SMITH, JOAN GARON Joan Garon Smith, 77, of Hammond, died Tuesday, May 31, 2011, in Specialty Long Term Care Hospital of Hammond. Joan retired as a teacher from the Tangipahoa Parish school system. She was born in Independence on June 20, 1933. Wife of Henry Lewis Smith for 56 years. Survived by her husband, Henry Lewis Smith, of Hammond; sons, Gary Lewis Smith, of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Michael Lewis Smith, of New Orleans; daughter, Amanda Smith Short, of Baton Rouge; brother, Newman Glen Garon, of Springfield; grand- children, Henry Lewis Smith II, of Atlanta, Kaitlin and Eryn Short, of Baton Rouge, and Erica Stoney, of Scottsdale. Preceded in death by her mother, Alice George Garon; father, Leon J. Garon; and brothers, Jerry Garon and Thomas Gayle Garon. Our family is most grateful to Dr. Maury Drummond, Mark Drummond, and the staff of The Specialty LTC Hospital of Hammond. Their care and kindness exceeded our highest expectations. Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son in Hammond on Thursday, June 2, from 5 p.m. until services in the chapel at 7 p.m. Donations may be made in Joan's name to St Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. A guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/12/2003 SMITH, JOEL MUNSON Owner of JMS Designs and Maewood Reception Hall, both in Ponchatoula, she died Friday, Jan. 10, 2003, at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. She was 70 and a native and resident of Ponchatoula. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Monday. Religious service at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ponchatoula, at 10:30 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Justin Kauchak, O.P. Interment in Ponchatoula Cemetery. Survived by three daughters, Donna Smith Bruno, Independence, Ninette Marie Smith, Hammond, and Wende Smith Powell, Ponchatoula; two sons, Phillip James Smith, Covington, and R.A. "Butch" Smith, Ponchatoula; two sisters, Robbie Munson Thibodeaux, Metairie, and Ann Munson Daigle, Napoleonville; two brothers, Malcolm "Skipper" Munson Jr., Napoleonville, and Keith Stephen Munson, Ponchatoula; and 11 grand- children. Preceded in death by her parents, Malcolm and Hattie Earnst Munson; a sister, Margaret Munson; a brother, William Alonzo Munson; and a grandson, Matthew Smith. The family requests memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/7/2005 SMITH, JOHN CALVIN Independence -- John Calvin Smith, 38, died Tuesday, April 5, 2005, in Independence. A native of Tickfaw, he was a heavy equipment operator and a member of First Baptist Church of Tickfaw. Survivors are his wife, Rhonda Lei Pittman Smith of Independence; his daughter, Ashlei Michelle Smith of Independence; his mother, Carolyn Smith Sauls of Hammond; one brother, Rennie Nathaniel Smith Jr. of Hammond; and one sister, Serena "Missy" Smith of Hammond. His father, Rennie Nathaniel Smith Sr., preceded him in death. Visitation will be tonight at Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 and Friday from 8:30 a.m. until the funeral at 10. Burial will be at Fussell Cemetery, Folsom. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 5/31/2001 SMITH, JOHN HENRY CHICAGO - John Henry "Joe Boy" Smith, 61, died May 21, 2001, in Chicago. He was a native of Kentwood. He is survived by four children, Joann Hughes and Yvonne Smith, both of Amite, Janttea Smith and Damer Smith, both of Chicago; four grandchildren; and one brother, Lionel Patterson of Washington, D.C. He was preceded in death his parents, Jessie and George Smith; and his grand- parents, Troby and Dora Walker Elzey. Visitation will be today from 6 p.m. until the funeral at 8 at Angelic Funeral Home, Roseland, conducted by the Rev. Eddie Braziel. Dismissal will be Friday at 11 a.m., and burial will be Elzie-Dickerson Cemetery, Kentwood. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 9/5/2007 SMITH, JOHN PAUL John Paul Smith, 39, died August 31, 2007 at Riverside Hardware. Survivors include his sister and her husband, Carolyn Faye and Mark Clayton; nephew, Christopher Clayton and cousin, Stacie McLeod. He was preceded in death by one child, his daughter, Destiny Smith; mother, Marjorie Smith; father, Julius Fairburn, Jennie Crowe and Deania Bryant. The Rev. Matt Booty conducted the funeral today at Angelic Funeral Home, Roseland, and burial was in Union Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 2/25/2005 SMITH, JOHN RICKIE Ponchatoula -- John Rickie Smith, 50, a native of Point Pleasant, W.V., died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was past master of the Grand Lodge of West Virginia, a member of the Shriners, a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 75 and a member of The United Methodist Church of Ponchatoula. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Noble Smith of Ponchatoula; his daughter, Angela Smith of Winchester, Va.; his parents, John and Anna Lee Wears Smith of Point Pleasant; and his sister, Kathy Smith of Point Pleasant. His sister, Dreama Ladonna Smith, preceded him in death. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 2 p.m., the Rev. Bob Deich officiating. Burial will be at Sand Hill Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 12/5/2003 SMITH, JOHNNIE R. Albany - Visitation will be today at Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church in Hammond from 3 to 7 p.m. for the Rev. Johnnie R. Smith, 63, who died Monday, Dec. 1, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. A Hammond native, he was pastor of Starnee Baptist Church of Hammond. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane Smith of Albany; seven daughters, Sharon Jackson, Lois M. Golden and Kissie Daigre, all of Hammond, Laura A. Merriweather and Evoice L. Sims, both of Denver, Paulette Taylor of French Settlement and Ernestine Hall of Albany; three sisters, Gloria Weber and Lillie Hampton, both of Hammond, and Mary L. Jackson of Albany; seven brothers, Jerome Ledbetter of Tulsa, Okla., Elijah Ledbetter of California, Authur Smith, David, Ronnie and Donald Ledbetter, all of Hammond, and Joseph Ledbetter of Ponchatoula; and 16 grandchildren. The Rev. Samuel Brown will conduct the funeral at the church tonight at 8. Dismissal will be Saturday at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 8/11/2000 SMITH, JOSEPHINE BATON ROUGE - Josephine Smith, 39, died July 30, 2000, at Baton Rouge Medical Center. She was a native of Livingston.Survivors include four daughters, Candy and LaTiffany Smith, Diamonic and Teiwan Knox, all of Baton Rouge; son, Keiwan Knox; five sisters, Patricia Turner, Alexandria, Va., Sharon Smith-Graves, Angie, Winnie Smith-West, Tickfaw, Carlene and Deloris Smith, both of Baton Rouge; two brothers,Leland Randell, Los Angeles, and Dexter Smith, Baton Rouge. Her parents, Buford Sr. and Earline Smith; and two brothers, Eugene Randell and Buford Smith Jr., preceded her in death. Visitation will be at Rhodes United Fidelity Funeral Home, Baton Rouge, today from 1 p.m. until the wake service from 7 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Robert Smith will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. at Greater Bethlehem Baptist Church, Killian, and burial will be in the church cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 5/27/2007 SMITH, JUANITA LYTLE A resident of Franklinton, Juanita Lytle Smith passed away on Friday, May 25, 2007, at 12:15 p.m. She was born Anna Juanita Lytle on Dec. 7, 1916, in Terre Haute, Ind., the second child of Grover Cleveland Lytle and Mattie Belle Danner Lytle. While she was still 3 years of age, her father's job with the railroad moved their family to Stamps, Ark., then to Minden. After her graduation from Minden High School in 1934, she met Sam Harrell Smith of Baywood while he was a young LSU graduate working with the Soil Conservation Service. They were married in September of 1935 in Minden. They drove to their first home in Clinton, crossing the Mississippi River by ferry in Baton Rouge about the time that Gov. Huey P. Long was being assassinated across the river at the State Capitol. After many ventures and many moves, Sam and Juanita ended up in Franklinton in the 1940s. Juanita was very active in Noble Queen Chapter 45 Order of the Eastern Star in Franklinton. In 1976, she was elected as worthy grand matron of the Order of the Eastern Star for the entire state of Louisiana. Shortly after that, she served as state treasurer of the organization until 1992. For 10 years between 1965 and 1975, she had a business in Franklinton called Juanita's Gifts and Fabrics. She also worked about 20 years at a local jewelry establishment. She was a faithful member of Franklinton's First Baptist Church. During their marriage, Sam and Juanita were blessed by the birth of three sons: Phillip Harrell Smith, Kenneth Wayne Smith and James Qua Smith. Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, Grover and Mattie Lytle; her brother, James Chester Lytle, who was of Shreveport; and by her husband, Sam, after 58 years of marriage. Juanita is survived by her three sons and their wives: Phillip and Sylvia Smith, Wayne and Amy Jo Smith and Qua and Judy Smith, all of Franklinton; three grandsons and two granddaughters and their spouses: Jim Smith, Mark and Diana Smith, Matt and Monica Smith and Shannon Holliday, all of Franklinton, and Shanda and Byron Addison of Loranger. Great-grandchildren include Tera Smith of Magnolia, Miss., Aimee Smith of Foxworth, Miss., Cody and Daniel Addison of Loranger, Jonna Jenkins, Brittany Barber, Marley and Mattie Claire Smith of Franklinton. Visitation at Crain Funeral Home of Franklinton was on Saturday, May 26, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation continues at the funeral home on Sunday, May 27, after 12:30 p.m. until chapel service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Luther Stanford and Dr. Gene Richards. A special Eastern Star service was held at 7 p.m. on Saturday. Interment will follow in the Ellis Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 8/20/2004 SMITH, JUNE BRANTON Stateline -- Retired Parish National Bank employee June Branton Smith, 72, died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Franklinton. She is survived by her husband, Robert Wyatt Smith Sr. of Stateline; three sons, Bobby Smith of Kenner, Tommy Smith of Pine and Jimmy Smith of Hammond; one daughter, Carolyn Davis of Hammond; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and one sister, Nell Currie of Jackson, Miss. She was preceded in death by her parents, Shelby and Anna Branton; one sister, Mildred Holcombe; and one brother, Earl Branton. Visitation will be today at Brown-McGehee Funeral Home, Bogalusa, from 5 to 9 p.m., and Friday from 2 p.m. until the Rev. Wayne Cook conducts the funeral at 4:30. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at 2200 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 214, Kenner, LA 70062. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 2/6/2010 SMITH, KARL ANN Mrs. Karl Ann Smith was born April 22, 1940 and passed away at 12:25 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Landmark Nursing Center, Hammond. She was 69, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Greensburg. Mrs. Karl Ann is survived by her husband, Clarence H. Smith, Jr., Greensburg; daughter, Karla Jean Webb, Chino Valley, AR; son, Jeffery Mark Smith and wife Lois, Greensburg; 2 sisters, Frances Mae Allen, Greensburg and Betty Lane, Zachary; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded n death by her parents, Karl and Katy Teston Harvin; brother, Mark Edward Harvin. Visitation will be at Hillsdale Baptist Church, Hillsdale, on Monday, February 8, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. until Religious Service at 11:30 a.m. with Bro. Darryl Miller officiating. Interment in the Hillsdale Cemetery. An on-line Guestbook is available at www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com. McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 7/1/2010 SMITH, KATIE BROADWAY Katie Broadway Smith, 93, was born April 14, 1917. She departed this life at 2 p.m. at North Oaks Medical Center. She leaves to cherish her memory seven daughters and two sons, Earnestine (Otis) McGhee of Magnolia, MS, Betty Shelby and Ella Coleman of Benton Harbor, MI, Vera (Raymond) Carver, Julia Fairley, Mary (Larry) Dykes, Shirley Robertson of Hammond, LA. Robert (Pat) Broadway, Vernell (Rita) Broadway of Hammond, LA. Fifty four grand- children, fifty one great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by husbands Earnest Broadway and John Smith, two sons Leroy and Thomas Broadway, one step-daughter Myrtis McGhee, five sisters and ten brothers. Visitations will be Thursday, July 1, 2010 from 6-9 p.m. at N. A. James Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Friday, July 2, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of the Living God. Interment will follow at Holly Gardens Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to N.A. James Funeral Home, Inc. Hammond, LA. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 2/19/2002 SMITH, KENNETH LARUE A resident of Kentwood, he died at 6:07 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2002, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales. He was 55 and a native of Brookhaven, Miss. He was co-owner of Simco Industries in Kentwood, a member of First Baptist Church, Kentwood, and a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. Visitation at First Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 10 a.m. Wednesday until religious services at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Jim Headrick. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. Survived by his wife, Julia Ann Smith, Kentwood; a son, Greg LaRue Smith, Kentwood; a daughter, Sherry Smith Sassone, Osyka, Miss.; a granddaughter, Chandler Christine Sassone, Osyka; and mother, Marie Sims, Kentwood. Preceded in death by his father, Hugh V. Smith; and stepfather, Jimmy Sims. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 11/24/2007 SMITH, KERRY A native of Marrero and a resident of Montpelier, he died at 11:23 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007, at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. He was 44. Visitation at Montpelier Baptist Church, Montpelier, on Saturday, Nov. 24, from 9 a.m. until religious service at noon, conducted by the Rev. Rusty Durant. Interment in Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Morris Smith, Montpelier; son, Jason Phillip Smith, Montpelier; two daughters, Jessica Lynne Smith and fiancŽ Joseph Wall, Springfield, and Jennifer Lynne Futrell, Montpelier; brother, Kenneth Ray Smith, Picayune, Miss.; two sisters, Karen Sue Allain, Pearl River, and Kathy Louise Smith, Long Beach, Miss.; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Mitchell and Vickie Futrell, Montpelier, and James Phillip Morris, Belle Chasse; father-in-law and mother-in-law, James E. Morris and Kathryn Crouch Morris, Belle Chasse; stepmother, Mary Smith, Derby, Miss.; and eight nieces and nephews, Ken, Cher, Victoria, Nolan, Brandy, Jeremy, Joshua and Jacob. Preceded in death by his parents, Nolan Smith and Shirley Meitzler Biehl. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a special checking account at the Bank of Greensburg in the name of Pamela Smith Special Account for Hyperbaric Treatment for Kerry's son, Jason Phillip Smith, who presently resides at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge of arrangements. For more information, visit www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 10/27/2004 SMITH, KEVIN Ponchatoula -- Kevin "Austin" Smith, 10, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004, as a result of a house fire. Survivors include his father, Kevin L. Smith of Ponchatoula; two half-sisters, Heather Smith of Hammond and Kellie Smith of Ponchatoula; his maternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Stella Draemer and Donald Lee of Ponchatoula; his maternal grandfather and step- grandmother, Henry "Joey" and Arlene Kraemer of Venice; and his paternal grandmother, Carol Smith of Ponchatoula. He was preceded in death by his mother, Stephanie Kraemer Smith; his sister, Taylor Rose Smith; and his paternal grandfather, Clyde Smith. The funeral will be today at 2 p.m. at Geisler Funeral Home, Ponchatoula. Burial will be at Ponchatoula Cemetery. see also obituary of Smith, Stephanie Kraemer *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 8/16/2002 SMITH, KODY MALONE PONCHATOULA - Kody Malone Smith, 73, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002, at her home. She was a native of Greenville, Miss., and was retired having worked at Avondale Shipyards in maintenance. She is survived by three daughters, Judy Molioo and Connie Smith, both of Quitman, Ark., and Glenda Parker of Amite; three sons, Stanley Richardson of Ponchatoula, Marty LaCourse of Covington and Kirby VanGelder of Hammond; one sister, Faye White of Hughes, Ark.; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Silas Malone and Paralee Givens Malone; four brothers, Bud, Joe, Herman and Audie Malone; two sisters, Clara Mae Robbins and Mary Ida Barkley; and one grandchild. Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, is in charge. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/smith5.txt