Stevens obituaries (A-H), Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ Name, date of obit, date submitted, submitted for the USGenWeb archives by Stevens, Alfred Van 8 Aug 2002 Aug, 2002 Don Johnson Stevens, Alvin Leroy 9 Oct 2005 Nov, 2005 Jerry Nelson Stevens, Alvin N., Jr. 8 Oct 2008 Oct, 2008 Jerry Nelson Stevens, Amanda Lee Sep 1989 Feb, 2003 Martin L. Varisco, Jr. Stevens, Anne Moore 21 Feb 2011 Mar, 2011 Jerry Nelson Stevens, Audrey Bennett Jun, 2013 Jerry Nelson Stevens, Audrey Sanchez 19 Mar 2008 Mar, 2008 Jerry Nelson Stevens, Azariah J. 5 May 1950 Jan, 2005 Jerry Nelson Stevens, Billy E. 25 Nov 2010 Nov, 2010 Jerry Nelson Stevens, Carole Kemp 22 Dec 2009 Dec, 2009 Jerry Nelson Stevens, Carroll G. 23 Jun 2004 Jun, 2004 Jerry Nelson Stevens, Charles Warren 26 Nov 2010 Nov, 2010 Jerry Nelson Stevens, Charles Wayne 28 Mar 2002 Mar, 2002 Don Johnson Stevens, Clayton Hugh 27 Jun 2011 Jul, 2011 Jerry Nelson Stevens, David Wade 23 Dec 2001 Jan, 2002 Don Johnson Stevens, Doris Hemeter 19 Aug 2001 Aug, 2001 Don Johnson Stevens, Dorothy Courtney 22 Nov 2009 Nov, 2009 Jerry Nelson Stevens, Duane E. 24 Mar 2012 Mar, 2012 Jerry Nelson Stevens, Edith Goodwin 28 Sep 2000 Oct, 2000 Don Johnson Stevens, Edith Holloway 30 Jun 2007 Jun, 2007 Jerry Nelson Stevens, Elizabeth Hyde 2 Sep 2012 Sep, 2012 Jerry Nelson Stevens, Elmer Edwin 17 Nov 2004 Nov, 2004 Jerry Nelson Stevens, Elsa Mae Metz 17 Jan 2010 Jan, 2010 Jerry Nelson Stevens, Elwood Clement, Sr 24 Aug 2005 Aug, 2005 Jerry Nelson Stevens, Emma Dixon 9 Sep 2008 Sep, 2008 Jerry Nelson Stevens, Evelyn Tucker 10 Jun 2007 Jun, 2007 Jerry Nelson Stevens, Faye R. 15 Dec 2010 Dec, 2010 Jerry Nelson Stevens, Faye Ruth 22 Jun 2008 Jul, 2008 Jerry Nelson Stevens, Gary Joseph, Sr. 16 Nov 2003 Nov, 2003 Don Johnson Stevens, George William 5 Sep 2005 Sep, 2005 Jerry Nelson Stevens, Harold Wayne 29 Nov 1999 Dec, 1999 Don Johnson Stevens, Hubert Andrew 24 Aug 1951 Nov, 2006 Carol/Jerry Nelson ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/08/2002 STEVENS, ALFRED VAN "SNAKE" A retired power plant operator at Freeport-McMoRan Inc., he died at 12:38 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2002, at his residence near Amite. He was 76 and a native of Amite. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Graveside service at Hayden Grove Cemetery, Amite, at 2 p.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Steve Elston. Survived by his wife, Gussie H. Stevens, Amite; a daughter, Susan Champlin, Amite; four sons, Van W. Stevens II, St. Amant, Marvin Stevens, Montpelier, Wayne Stevens, Kentwood, and Mark Stevens, Amite; a sister, Alma LaMarca, Independence; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father, Van W. Stevens; mother, Emma S. Jones; stepfather, Edward Jones; and a brother, Sidney Stevens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hayden Grove Church of Christ Cemetery Fund. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 10/9/2005 STEVENS, ALVIN LEROY A resident and native of Ponchatoula, he died Friday, Oct. 7, 2005, in Osyka, Miss. He was 55 years old. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son chapel, Ponchatoula, on Sunday, Oct. 9, from 1 p.m. until religious service at 3 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Stanley Day. Interment in Sand Hill Cemetery, Ponchatoula. He is survived by a half-sister, Nona Rae Brown Costanza, Baton Rouge; and a half-brother, Clifton Brown, Ponchatoula. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Lillie Mae Crane Stevens; and half-brother, Bobby Brown. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 10/8/2008 STEVENS, ALVIN N., JR. "BUBBIE" Alvin N. "Bubbie" Stevens, Jr., 57 years old, died Friday, October 3, 2008 at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Joyce Lamonica Stevens of Independence; his mother, Audrey "Sook" Stevens; his sister, Brenda S. Catalanotto; his niece, Christy Catalanotto; all of Amite; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joe and Rose Lamonica; his sister-in-law, Kathy Lamonica; his uncle and aunt, Sonny and Rosalie Garofalo; cousins Larry, Jody, Todd, Ronnie, Michael, Dusty, Ryan and Fallyn Garofalo and the little cousin on the way who will be his namesake, Wyatt Alvin Garofalo; all of Independence. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin "Pee Wee" Stevens; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Stevens; and his maternal grandparents, Desiree and Mary Bass Bennett. Bubbie was a very loving and caring man who was also dearly loved by his entire family. As per his wishes, Bubbie was cremated and no official service was held. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: September 1989 STEVENS, AMANDA LEE Amanda Lee Stevens, 5 months, a native of Independence and a resident of Hammond, died Tuesday, September 5, 1989, at Oschner Foundation Hospital, Jefferson. She is survived by her parents, Christopher and Marla Bonaccorso Stevens, Hammond; maternal grandparents, Sidney and Linda Bonaccorso, Hammond; paternal grandparents, Wesley and Joy Howell, Hammond; paternal grandfather, Joseph Stevens, Jacksonville, Fla.; paternal grandmother, Bessie Manning, Jacksonville, Fla., maternal grandmother, Rosemary Bonaccorso, Hammond; maternal great-grandparents, Dominick and Margaret Fressina, Tickfaw; and maternal great-great- grandmother, Florence Cassreino, Hammond. She was preceded in death by paternal great-grandfather, Thomas Paul Roberts, Sr.; maternal great- grandfather,Ernest Bonaccorso, Sr.; and maternal great grandfather, Nick Arnone. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 2/21/2011 STEVENS, ANNE MOORE Anne M. Stevens died peacefully at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice in Baton Rouge on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. She was born in Algiers on Jan. 13, 1922. She traveled to Amite at 15 for a summer visit and found the love of her life, Rufus Stevens. They married in 1944, and after World War II, lived the rest of their lives there. A retired banker and active in the community, she was fondly called "Miss Anne." She is survived by a son, Dennis Stevens and wife Connie, Prairieville; granddaughters, Candace Urban and husband Blake, of Prairieville, Holly Sanders and husband Aaron, of Lake Jackson, Texas, and Amanda Green and husband Robby, of Katy, Texas; a niece, Cordia Ziegler; and great-nephew, Brett Ziegler. She was blessed with five great-grandchildren. Anne was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Stevens; parents Roy and Cordia Moore; stepmother, Agnes Moore; and sister, Pearl Colomb. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Monday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. John Carrigan. Interment in Amite Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. ************************************************************************* McKneely Funeral Home of Amite and Kentwood, Inc. STEVENS, AUDREY "SOOK" BENNETT A resident of Amite, died at 1:23 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. She was born November 7, 1927 in Wilmer and was 85 years of age. Survived by daughter, Brenda S. Catalanotto; grand- daughter, Christy Catalanotto; both of Amite. Preceded in death by her husband, Alvin "Pee Wee" Stevens; son, Alvin N. "Bubbie" Stevens, Jr.; and parents, Desiree and Mary Bass Bennett. Graveside Services will be held at Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 24, 2013. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 3/19/2008 STEVENS, AUDREY SANCHEZ Mrs. Audrey Sanchez Stevens, 80 years old of Ponchatoula, died Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at her residence. She was born on Friday, November 11, 1927 in Maurepas, daughter of the late Andrew and Aline Vampram Sanchez . Surviving are her son & daughter-in-law, Randy and Gaynell Stevens; daughter & son-in-law, Ann and Larry Adams; daughter, Cathy Stevens; 4 grandchildren, Jason Adams, Steven Adams, Jennifer Stevens, Stephanie Stevens; and her sister, Shirley Fontenot. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Stevens and son, David Stevens; 2 brothers, Henry and Bill Sanchez. Friends will be received Thursday, March 20, 2008, from 10:00 am until the service begins at 2:00 pm at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula. Interment will follow in the Sand Hill Cemetery in Ponchatoula. An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.harrymckneely.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 5/5/1950 STEVENS, AZARIAH J. Funeral services for Azariah J. Stevens, 73, who died last Thursday in Yazoo City, Miss., were held Saturday from the Baptist church in Independence. Interment was in Stevens cemetery. Thomas Funeral Home was in charge of burial. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Irene McCoy Stevens; two daughters, Mrs. A. B. Coker of Yazoo City, Miss. and Mrs. D. J. Ellzey, Jr. of Amite; one son, J. W. Stevens; four sisters, Mrs. O. W. Herring, Mrs. W. O. Slaughter and Mrs. Frank Hyde, Sr., all of Hammond, and Mrs. A. L. Edwards of Ponchatoula; two brothers, O. A. Stevens of Baton Rouge and Paris H. Stevens of Hammond. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 11/25/2010 STEVENS, BILLY E. Billy E. Stevens, a resident of Loranger, died at 12:05 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington. He was born December 20, 1929 in Ponchatoula and was 80 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Doris Stevens, Loranger; children, Duane Stevens and his wife, Cindy, Felicia Parker and her husband, Hank, Regina Gay Rainey, Karen Johnson and her husband, Jerry, Vicky Brumfield and husband, Clay, Shelia Miley and husband, Faron; grandchildren, Aaron Stevens and his wife, Jennifer, Samantha Colona and her husband, Mark, Hank Parker, Jr. and his wife, Michelle, Clinton Rainey and his wife, Angie, Michael Perrilloux, Jr., Shelly Pinion, Kacie Snyder, Brodie Brumfield, Brittany Long; great- grandchildren, Luke and Lexie Colona, Logan Parker, Lafton Noto, Alexus and Reece Rainey, Delaney Pinion, Michael C. Pinion, Avery Snyder and Emerson Snyder. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eva Fortenberry Stevens Bahm; father, George Willis Stevens; son, Don Stevens; step- father, Emmett Bahm. Visitation at New Sharon Baptist Church, Husser, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 12 Noon on Friday, November 26, 2010. Services conducted by Rev. Kent Newell. Interment New Sharon Cemetery, Husser. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Sharon Baptist Church Building Fund or Louisiana Baptist Children Home. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 12/22/2009 STEVENS, CAROLE KEMP Carole Kemp Stevens passed away on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. Graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, at Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. She was born July 2, 1943, in Amite, where she grew up and graduated from Amite High School. She is survived by three sisters, Katherine Cockrell and Deanie Kemp, both of Baton Rouge, and Nell Clement, of Denham Springs; two brothers, Bill Kemp, of Baton Rouge, and Hillery Kemp, of Many; 11 nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Thelma Kemp, who were of Hillsdale and Blairstown respectively; and brother, Roland Kemp. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association . Arrangements by McKneely Funeral Home, Amite. For the online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 6/23/2004 STEVENS, CARROLL G. Died at 4:27 a.m. Monday, June 21, 2004, at the family home in Chesbrough. He was 64, a native of Chesbrough and a resident of Port Sulphur. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. Friday until religious service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Errol Faust. Interment in Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough. Survived by his wife, Sheila Hingle Stevens, Port Sulphur; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sheila and Jason McGehee, Bogalusa, Tanya and Daryl Adams, Jackson, and Carla and Jerry Fitzhugh, Chesbrough; two stepsons, James Richard and Todd Richard, both of Port Sulphur; 11 grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren; four brothers and sisters, Sarah Mapes of Robert, Preston Stevens and wife Josephine of Chesbrough, Clayton Stevens and wife Evie of Gonzales and Marion Jones and husband Jesse of Hammond; and sister-in-law, Loura Stevens of Chesbrough, Preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Mable Hyde Stevens; and a brother, Monroe Stevens. Pallbearers will be Jarid, Jermi and Jayce Adams, Joshua Latino, Jerry Fitzhugh and Jason McGehee. He retired from Barriere Construction after 13 years of service. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/26/2010 STEVENS, CHARLES WARREN A native of Baton Rouge, he was born Aug. 22, 1960, and died Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at his home in Denham Springs. There will be a graveside service at Alfred Stevens Cemetery in Amite on Friday, Nov. 26, at 4 p.m. He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy and Alberta Stevens; and brother, James Stevens. He is survived by sisters, Donnie LeBlanc and husband Mark, Denham Springs, and Lana Galvan and husband Joe, San Diego; and son, Christopher Stevens, Livingston. Arrangements by Renaissance Services, Gonzales. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/28/2002 STEVENS, CHARLES WAYNE A resident of Metairie, he died Tuesday, March 26, 2002, at his home. He was 48 and native of Amite. Visiting at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from noon Friday until religious services at 2 p.m. Interment in Arcola- Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. Survived by his mother, Lucille Gill Thompson of Covington; stepfather, Hezzie Thompson of Covington; brother, Alvin B. Stevens of Roseland; two stepbrothers, Barry Thompson of Folsom and Bruce Thompson of Mumford, Ala.; and two nephews, Brad and Scott Stevens of Roseland. Preceded in death by his father, Ben O.D. Stevens. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/27/2011 STEVENS, CLAYTON HUGH Clayton Hugh Stevens, a native of Tangipahoa Parish and a resident of Gonzales, died Sunday, June 25, 2011. A U.S. Army veteran who served during the Korean War, he was 76, a retired heavy equipment operator for the parish of Ascension and a member of Local 406 Operating Engineers. He is survived by his loving wife, Evie Johnson Stevens, of Gonzales; daughters and sons-in-law, Janie and Johnny Ebeling, of Killian, Billie Sue Pendarvis, of Lake, and Jackie and Mark Leto, of Gonzales; sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby Howell, of St. Amant, Larry and Joyce Howell, of Gonzales, and Billy and Lisa Howell, of Largo, Fla.; sisters and brother-in-law, Sara Mapes, of Robert, and Marion and Jessie Jones, of Hammond; brother and sisters-in-law, Preston and Josephine Stevens, and Loura Stevens, all of Kentwood, and Shelia Stevens, of Port Sulphur; 32 grandchildren; and 25 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Mable Hyde Stevens; two brothers, Monroe and Carroll Stevens; and a son-in-law, Grant Jon Pendarvis. Visitation at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, on Sunday, June 26, was from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation resumes at the funeral home on Monday, June 27, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m., officiated by the Rev. Donnie Easley, Brother Mark Leto and Brother Lawrence Parker. Burial at Beauty Hill Family Cemetery in Killian. Pallbearers are sons and grandsons. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.oursfh.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 12/23/2001 STEVENS, DAVID WADE A resident and native of Greensburg, he died Friday, Dec. 21, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 24. Visiting was at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. Visiting at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. Lewis McNiel. Interment in Stevens Cemetery. Survived by parents, David and Sarah Glass Stevens, Greensburg; a sister, Becky Stevens, Greensburg; maternal grandmother, Jewell Glass, Greensburg; and paternal grandmother, Amy Stevens Davis, Tickfaw. Preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Joe Glass; and paternal grandfather, Gilbert Stevens. Pallbearers will be Jay Meadows, Jared Chancey, Kerry Simpson, H.M. Travis, Douglas Glass and Jeremy Cothern. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/19/2001 STEVENS, DORIS HEMETER A resident of Holden, she died Friday, Aug. 17, 2001, at Belle Maison Nursing Home, Hammond. She was 94 and a native of Sanford, Miss. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Visitation in the funeral home chapel from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in Amite City Cemetery. Survived by a son, Glenn Stevens, Holden; five grandchildren, Steve Stevens, Julie Stevens Hill, Paula Stevens, Wayne Stevens and Lance Stevens; and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Stevens; a son, Harold Stevens; three sisters, Maude Cagle, Florence Hemeter and Elma Byrd; and two brothers, J.B. and Paul Hemeter. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 11/22/2009 STEVENS, DOROTHY COURTNEY "A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden fall upon us; When adversity takes the place of prosperity; When friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; When trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts." Washington Irving. Mrs. Dorothy Courtney Stevens was born Oct. 16, 1921, and passed away at 2:45 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. Mrs. Dorothy was 88, a native and resident of Amite. Survived by a daughter, Margaret Ann Stevens McCoy and husband Bobby R. McCoy, Baton Rouge; a son, Larry Earl Stevens and wife Cindy Dees Stevens, Amite; three grandsons, David McCoy and wife Rene, Prairieville, Derek McCoy and wife Shirley, and Robbie McCoy, all of Baton Rouge; two granddaughters, Kimberly Stevens Guillory and husband Heath, Ponchatoula, and Kristen Stevens, Amite; three great-grandchildren, Madeline, Patrick Wallace and Evangeline McCoy, all of Prairieville; and a sister, Margaret Courtney Stevens, Amite. Preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Earl Stevens; parents, Harney and Bessie Shumway Courtney; and a brother, Norman Courtney. Pallbearers will be David McCoy, Derek McCoy, Robbie McCoy, Ray Bellot, Paul Johnson and Chris Faust. Honorary pallbearer is Greg Dreher. Visiting at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Monday, Nov. 23, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral home on Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Mike Foster officiating. Interment in Stevens Cemetery, Amite. To sign the online guestbook and view a memorial video tribute, please visit www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com. McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N and La. 16 W. behind Mr. Tom's Car Wash and Bond Eye Clinic. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 3/24/2012 STEVENS, DUANE E. Duane E. Stevens was born October 13, 1951 and passed away at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 60, a native of Hillsdale, MI and resident of Loranger. Duane is survived by his wife, Cynthia Louviere Stevens; daughter, Samantha Stevens; son, Aaron Stevens; mother, Ruby Reid Fletcher and husband Kelvin ÒBuddy"; step-mother, Doris Stevens; 2 sisters, Felicia Parker and husband Hank and Regina Gay Rainey; 2 step-sisters, Vicky Brumfield and husband Clay and Shelia Miley and husband Faron; 2 grandchildren, Luke and Lexie Colona; 7 nephews and nieces, Hank Parker, Jr. and wife Michelle, Clinton Rainey and wife Angie, Michael Perrilloux, Jr., Shelly Pinion, Kacie Snyder, Brodiie Brumfield & Brittany B. Long. Preceded in death by his grandmother, Eva Fortenberry; father, Billy Stevens, brother, Don Stevens & step-sister, Karen Johnson. Celebration of Life Memorial Services will be on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the New Sharon Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, Loranger, with Rev. Ron Ball officiating. Family would like to thank North Oaks Hospice, Lisa and especially Gayle for their loving care to Duane and his family. McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. An on-line-Guestbook is available at www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 9/28/2000 STEVENS, EDITH GOODWIN A resident and native of Independence, she died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000, at her home. She was 69. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and in the chapel from 8 a.m. until services at 10 a.m. Friday. Interment in Bankston Cemetery, 4th Ward. Survived by her husband, George William Stevens, Independence; three sons, George Wayne Stevens, Purvis, Miss., Randy Stevens, Huntsville, Ala., and Charlie Stevens, Independence; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and two sisters, Helen Gill, Denham Springs, and Joyce Ann DuBois, Livingston. Preceded in death by his parents, Hillary and Ether Bankston Goodwin; and two brothers, Ellis M. and Elliott Goodwin. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, Independence. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 6/30/2007 STEVENS, EDITH HOLLOWAY A native of Kirksville, Mo., and a resident of Baton Rouge, she passed away Thursday June 28, 2007, at her home in Baton Rouge. She was 91. She was a genealogist and homemaker who traveled extensively, residing in numerous places around the world, including Kansas City, Mo., New York City, Ankara, Turkey, and Toluca, Mexico. A private memorial service will be held by her family which includes her daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl S. and Carl R. Schneider of Hammond and their children, Carl Jr., Kurt and Hans Schneider; daughter-in-law, Patricia Stevens of Aldrich, Mo., and her children, Vicky Meyer and Wendy Turner; two sisters, Miriam H. Holt of Michigan and Emma H. Messerly of Rolla, Mo.; and great-granddaughter, Christina E. Schneider. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cj Stevens; son, Harry S. Stevens; grandson, Jinks Stevens; sister, Lucy Adelaide Patterson; and brothers, John and Henry Holloway. She was an active member of the Baton Rouge Genealogy Society and the Baton Rouge Stamp Club. Contributions may be made in her memory to the Claude L. Shaver Endowment Scholarship Fund at LSU, c/o LSU Foundation, P.O. Box 25198 Baton Rouge, LA 70894. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 9/2/2012 STEVENS, ELIZABETH HYDE A resident of Roseland, LA and Shreveport, LA, Liz was born March 12, 1924 to Charles "Tot" and Ethel Smith Hyde and went to be with her Lord August 28, 2012 at 88 years of age. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands Shelby O. Russell, Delbert Toney and Jack Stevens and her siblings, Charles Hyde and Rita Hyde Lee. Survivors are her children, Sue Ellen Russell and Craig Pearson of Shreveport, LA, Terry Russell and Tommy Pye of Georgia and Paula Tot Russell Hodges of Kentwood, LA, her siblings, Ann Hyde Ballard of Arcola, LA, John and Shirley Hyde of Westlake, LA, Bill and Mary Hyde of Albany, LA, and sister-in-law, Lorese "Sally" Higgins of Kentwood, LA, 15 grandchildren, 15great-grandchildren and 3 great-great- grandchildren plus many nieces and nephews. We can never thank the workers and management at Heritage Manor South in Shreveport, LA enough for caring so much for our Mama these past 11 years. She loved all the attention and made sure to tell everyone that she was the very first Miss Tangipahoa Parish. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 12 Noon on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Bob Simpson. Interment Big Creek Cemetery, Russelltown Rd, Roseland, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 11/17/2004 STEVENS, ELMER EDWIN A resident and native of Ponchatoula, he died Monday, Nov. 15, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 89. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home chapel, Ponchatoula, on Thursday, Nov. 18, from 8:30 a.m. until religious service at noon. Interment in Sand Hill Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Noalie McLin Stevens, Ponchatoula; a daughter, Kim Stevens Thompson, Baton Rouge; a son-in-law, Robert "Bob" Thompson, Baton Rouge; and a sister, Doris Stevens Hoover, Ponchatoula. Preceded in death by his parents, Byron and Laura Poche Stevens; four sisters, Ellen Anthon, Irene Sleep, Aline Todd and Juanita Raiford; and seven brothers, Victor, Wilson, Roy, Ivy, Paul, Forrest and Kelvin Stevens. Mr. Stevens was awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge, Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal and two battle stars for his service in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a retired Ponchatoula strawberry farmer. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 1/17/2010 STEVENS, ELSA MAE METZ Elsa Mae Metz Stevens, long time resident of Hammond, died Friday, January 15, 2010, at North Oaks Hospital. She was born on January 4, 1918, in New Orleans, LA to the late Julius and Ivy Metz. Elsa retired from a long career with Bell South. She was a charter member of Immanuel Baptist Church and she volunteered with Hospice in Hammond. Surviving are her son, Michel Stevens and his wife, Lois of Cincinnati, Ohio; brother, Thomas Metz and his wife, Betty of Covington, LA; grandsons, Christopher Stevens and his wife, Jennifer, Warren Stevens and his wife, Bridget; great-grandchildren, Clayton, Charlotte, Cassie, and Nora. She is preceded in death by her husband, Warren Wendell Stevens; parents, Julius Metz and Ivy Watkins Metz; and brother, Laurie "Red" Metz. Friends will be received Monday, January 18, 2010, at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond from 2:00 p.m. until services begin in the funeral home chapel at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to North Oaks Hospice, P.O. Box 2668, Hammond, LA 70404. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 8/24/2005 STEVENS, ELWOOD CLEMENT, SR. Elwood Clement Stevens Sr., 79, of Abbeville, passed away at 4:05 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, 2005, in a Lafayette Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, Abbeville, with the Rev. Bill Rogella as the celebrant. Interment was in St. Paul Cemetery with full military honors. Musical selections performed were "Ave Maria," "Old Rugged Cross," "Amazing Grace," and "On Eagles Wings." Readers were Squeaky Lege and Mary Ortego. Gift bearers were Robert Boudreaux, Lenray Leger, Doug Ortego, Jerry Lege, Melissa Stevens, Frances Stevens and Vickie Stevens. He was born on Aug. 3, 1926, in Plaquemine, the son of Reddick Edward Stevens and Mary Emma Clement Stevens. An independent drilling consultant, Mr. Stevens was the owner of Acadia Tool Co. He was a member of the championship boxing team at Plaquemine High School and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He enjoyed playing dominoes, working crossword puzzles, hunting, watching sports and pitching horseshoes. He thoroughly enjoyed having lunch at CC's CafŽ with his friends in downtown Abbeville. Survivors include his wife, Estelle Suire Stevens of Abbeville; his children, Gwyn Leger and husband Lenray of Carencro, Eloise "Kakie" Boudreaux and husband Robert of Opelousas, Elwood Stevens Jr. and wife Frances of Morgan City, Mary Lee Ortego and husband Doug of Ponchatoula, Kenneth Stevens and wife Vickie of Abbeville, Squeaky Lege and husband Jerry of Pecan Island, Rudy P. Stevens and wife Melissa of Lafayette, Randy Stevens of Beauford, S.C., and Reddick Coan Stevens of Opelousas; sisters, Rosalie Bueche, Willie Mae Hebert and Dorothy Devillier, all of Plaquemine, and Norma Ann Bellelo; brother, Robert L. Stevens of White Castle; 19 grandchildren and 12 great-grand children. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters and four brothers. Honored to serve as pallbearers are his sons Elwood Stevens Jr., Kenneth Stevens, Rudy Stevens, Randy Stevens, Reddick Stevens and Kevin Vincent. Honorary pallbearers include his grandsons, Phillip Ortego, F. Douglas Ortego, Scott Leger, Seth Leger, Jerry Lege Jr., Steven Lege, Adam Stevens, Coan Stevens, Evan Stevens; and son-in-laws, Lenray Leger, Jerry Lege Sr., Robert Boudreaux and Doug Ortego. Memorial contributions may be made to the TREA Senior Citizen League, P.O. Box 97173, Washington, DC 20090-7173, (http://www.tscl.org), to fund legislation which will provide a $5,000 lump sum settlement for "Notch Victims." A gathering of family and friends was held Monday evening at David Funeral Home in Abbeville, with a rosary prayed at 8 p.m. and continued after 8 a.m. Tuesday. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 9/9/2008 STEVENS, EMMA DIXON Mrs. Emma Dixon Stevens, 90 years old of Hammond, died Thursday, September 4, 2008 in North Oaks Medical Center. She was born on Wednesday, August 21, 1918 in Baton Rouge, daughter of the late Ewell and Elizabeth Jung Dixon. Surviving are her son & daughter-in-law, Dr. Nicholas C. and Met Stevens; daughter & son-in-law, Elise S. and Berni Breen; 5 grandchildren, Lori Stevens Franks, Melanie Johnson, Staci Stevens, Steven Breen, Katie Breen and her 3 great-grandchildren, Aidan, Connor and Henry. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Stevens and her brother, Nicholas Dixon. A Graveside Service was held on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 3:00 pm with Rev. James Stayton officiating. Interment followed in the Greenlawn Mausoleum in Hammond. An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.harrymckneely.com ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/10/2007 STEVENS, EVELYN TUCKER Mrs. Evelyn Tucker Stevens, 86 years old of Ponchatoula, died Thursday, June 7, 2007 at her residence. She was born Friday, August 6, 1920 in Ponchatoula, daughter of the late Mortee and Mattie Davis Tucker. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Joe Pardo; grandson, Joey Pardo; 4 great-grandchildren, 5 nieces and nephews; sister and brother- in-law, Patsy and Roy Barnes; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Russell and Dot Tucker, Lou and Joan Tucker; and 2 very special friends, Marsha Greely and John Cheatham. She was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest Stevens. Friends were received Saturday, June 9, 2007 from 10:00 am until the service began at 11:00 an at the First United Methodist Church in Ponchatoula. Interment followed in the Sand Hill Cemetery in Ponchatoula. Memorial donations may be made to Richard Murphy Hospice at 16031 Halbert Rd, Hammond, LA 70403. Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Email condolences to: hmckneely@i-55.com / subject line: Stevens. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 12/15/2010 STEVENS, FAYE R. Miss Faye R Stevens , 72 years old of Hammond, died December 12, 2010, in Landmark Nursing Center. She was born on November 26, 1938, daughter of the late Alex Stevens. A celebration of Faye's life will be held on Thursday, December 16, 2010 from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond. Interment will follow in the Colonial Mausoleum. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/22/2008 STEVENS, FAYE RUTH Faye Ruth Stevens, age 67, of Hutchins, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at Pleasant Manor Health and Rehab. She was born March 12, 1941 in Baton Rouge, LA to Percy Leon and Betty Mae (Baker) Stevens. She worked a combination of 32 years with the V.A. and Military Hospitals including the severe mental ward in Biloxi, MS and she volunteered in the contagious disease ward at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. Faye retired from the Veterans Medical Center in Gulfport, Mississippi in 2001. She worked as a security officer for three years at the Louisiana State Hospital. She loved photography and ceramics. Faye was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hutchins, Texas. Survivors include 11 nieces and nephews, Bill Passman of Hutchins, TX, Lora Thomas of Midlothian, TX, Rachel Goodwin of Albany, LA, Jeannie Campbell of Albany, LA, George Wayne Stevens of Hattisburg, MS, Randy Stevens of Alabama, Charlie Stevens of Independence, LA, Bruce Stevens of New York, Kelly Stevens and Becky Stevens Both of Louisiana and Kathy Stevens and many great nieces and nephews. A memorial service is scheduled for 10AM Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Hutchins with Pastor Scott Chadwick and Mr. Bill Passman officiating. To view an online obituary or leave the family a personal tribute, please visit www.bozemitchellmckibbin.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home in Waxahachie. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/16/2003 STEVENS, GARY JOSEPH, SR. A resident and native of Ponchatoula, he died Friday, Nov. 14, 2003, at his home. He was 56. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Religious service in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. Monday. Interment in Sand Hill Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Doris Pruett Stevens, Ponchatoula; two daughters, Barbara Alexander and Sonya April, both of Ponchatoula; three sons, Michael Stevens, San Francisco, Joey Stevens, New Orleans, and Gary J. Stevens Jr., Ponchatoula; a brother, Gene Stevens, Ponchatoula; and 10 grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Olivia Brown Stevens; a sister, Audrey Ruth Stevens; and two brothers, Ray and Irvin Stevens. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 9/5/2005 STEVENS, GEORGE WILLIAM Owner of One Stop Video store in Albany and a retired pipefitter with Local 198 of Baton Rouge, he died Friday, Sept. 2, 2005, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 74, born Aug. 9, 1931, in Amite, and was a resident of Independence. He was a corporal in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1952, part of the 29th Regiment Combat Team Okinawa in 1949, Company C 38 Infantry Regiment 2nd Division 1950 Korea and 571st Military Police Company from 1951 to 1952 in Japan. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, on Tuesday, Sept. 6, from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Interment in Bankston Cemetery Fourth Ward, Independence. He is survived by three sons, George Wayne Stevens, Purvis, Miss., Randy Lynn Stevens, Diamond Head, Miss., and Charles David Stevens, Independence; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Faye Ruth Stevens, Dallas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Goodwin Stevens; parents, Percy and Betty Baker Stevens; brother, Dennis Stevens; and two sisters, Leona Goodwin and Mary Alice Passman. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/29/1999 STEVENS, HAROLD WAYNE A resident of Hammond, he died Saturday, Nov. 27, 1999, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center. He was 60 and a native of Holden. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday and after8 a.m. Tuesday. Religious services in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in Amite Cemetery. Survived by two sons, Wayne D. Stevens, Mobile, Ala., and Lance D. Stevens, Seattle; mother, Doris Hemmeter Stevens, Holden; a brother, Glenn Stevens, Holden; and two grandchildren, Lauren E. and Harrison W. Stevens, both of Mobile. Preceded in death by his father, Clyde W. Stevens. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 8/24/1951 STEVENS, HUBERT ANDREW Hubert Andrew Stevens, 56, who operated a dairy farm near Loranger, died Wednesday from a broken neck received in an auto accident. Services for Mr. Stevens will be held Thursday from the family home; interment will be in Lanier Cemetery with the Thomas Funeral Home in charge. He was the son of the late John Stevens and Nancy Dunnington Stevens. His brother died during World War 1 and he was the last surviving member of his family. His wife, the former Miss Laura Gill, is in critical condition at Wiginton Memorial Hospital. Her brother is Chief George Gill of the Hammond Fire Department. Another brother, Tom Gill, also lives in Hammond. ************************************************************************* File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/stevens1.txt