Stewart obituaries (F-K), 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 Stewart, Frederick M. 26 Oct 2007 Oct, 2007 Jerry Nelson Stewart, George Black, Sr. 30 Sep 1949 Jan, 2005 Jerry Nelson Stewart, Geraldine Anthony 14 Apr 2004 Apr, 2004 Jerry Nelson Stewart, Grover Cleveland 28 Mar 2008 Mar, 2008 Jerry Nelson Stewart, Harold Wesley 28 Mar 1998 Feb, 1999 Don Johnson Stewart, Hazel K. 16 Dec 2002 Jan, 2003 Don Johnson Stewart, Helen K. 5 Feb 2002 Mar, 2002 Don Johnson Stewart, Hosey William 1 Sep 2000 Oct, 2000 Don Johnson Stewart, Hunter Williams 22 Feb 1998 Feb, 1999 Don Johnson Stewart, Inez Orpha Bernard Cunningham 9 May 2010 May, 2010 Jerry Nelson Stewart, James, Sr. 21 May 2008 May, 2008 Jerry Nelson Stewart, James Bert, Sr. 31 Jan 2002 Feb, 2002 Don Johnson Stewart, Jerome 10 Dec 2005 Dec, 2005 Jerry Nelson Stewart, Jimmy Edward 28 Jul 2006 Jul, 2006 Jerry Nelson Stewart, John, Sr. 21 Jul 2000 Aug, 2000 Don Johnson Stewart, Johnnie Inez 15 Apr 2006 Apr, 2006 Jerry Nelson Stewart, Johnson Matthew 30 Jan 2001 Jan, 2001 Don Johnson Stewart, Joseph, Sr. 28 Sep 2013 Nov, 2013 Jerry Nelson Stewart, Katie Foster 4 Sep 2000 Oct, 2000 Don Johnson Stewart, Kermit H. 8 Jan 2013 Jan, 2013 Jerry Nelson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 10/26/2007 STEWART, FREDERICK M. "COACH STEW" An educator and coach at Hammond High School and a resident of Walker, he departed this life Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 43. Visiting at Sweet Home Baptist Church, 19380 Florida Blvd., Albany, the Rev. Charles Hart, pastor, on Friday, Oct. 26, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting at Gloryland Church of God in Christ, 13900 Florida Blvd., Walker, Elder Adam Edwards, pastor, on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Edgar L. Thomas. Interment in St. Mark Church Cemetery, Walker. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Stewart, of Walker; son, Darren Jones, of Hammond; four sisters, Lula M. Hart, of Albany, and Ethel Osby, Sandy Bell and Marilyn Scott, all of Walker; brother, Joe Ivy Stewart, of Memphis, Tenn.; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his father, Joseph Stewart. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, is in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 9/30/1949 STEWART, GEORGE BLACK, SR. George Black Stewart, Sr., 81, died in New Orleans last Monday, where he had lived for the past 40 years. Funeral and burial services were in New Orleans and interment was in Greenwood cemetery. The Stewarts were among the first families of Hammond. He lived in Hammond many years. His late brother, Frank G. Stewart's monument stands in the Illinois Central park. Mr. Stewart leaves his wife, the former Blanche Almond; two sons, Frank and George Stewart, Jr. of New Orleans; two grandchildren; one sister, Miss Lucy Stewart, also of New Orleans. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 4/14/2004 STEWART, GERALDINE ANTHONY A homemaker and resident of Holden, she died Monday, April 12, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 60 and a native of Tickfaw. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2004. Visitation in the funeral home chapel from 8:30 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2004, conducted by the Rev. Jerry Lamirand. Burial in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Hammond. Survived by her husband, Billy Stewart of Holden; a son, William "Lil Bill" Thurman of Holden; two brothers, Lloyd Whittington of Ponchatoula and Herbert Anthony of North Carolina; six sisters, Dovie Roussell of LaPlace, Inez Lewis of Denham Springs, Edith Sullivan of Baker, Clarity Tuttle of Ponchatoula and Mildred Cutrer and Patsy McKnight, both of Hammond; three grandchildren, Brandy Hammonds, Ricky Furlow Jr. and Crystal Furlow; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by two sons, Ricky Furlow and Dewey Thurman; parents, Herbert and Bertie Oller Anthony; and a sister, Jeanette Latino. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/28/2008 STEWART, GROVER CLEVELAND A resident and native of Greensburg, he departed this life Sunday, March 23, 2008, at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home, Greensburg. He was 96. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., 87 Paddio Johnson Lane, Greensburg, on Friday, March 28, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Religious service at Turner Chapel AME Church, 831 Turner Chapel Road, Greensburg, on Saturday at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Stanley J. Carter. Interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy Sims and Lea Vern, Beatrice and Wallace Matthews, all of Greensburg, and Shirley and the Rev. Frank Gordon, of Hammond; nine grandchildren, 15 great- grandchildren, a great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Velma Irving, of Greensburg, and Imogene Jones, of Houston; and a host of other relatives and friends. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/28/1998 STEWART, HAROLD WESLEY A native and resident of Amite, he died at 11:57 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 1998, at his residence. He was 61. Visiting at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, 8:30 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Jack Collins. Interment in Natalbany Cemetery, Independence. Survived by a daughter, Lisa Lorraine Stewart, Amite; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Melvin Wayne and Jeanie Stewart and Richard Edward Stewart, all of Amite; two grandchildren, Wayne and Jeannie Stewart, Amite; two brothers, Wallace Stewart and Alvin Austin, both of Amite; a sister, Rachel Cox, Amite; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by wife, Norma Jean Gill Stewart; mother and stepfather, Marie and Noah Austin; father, Ivy Stewart; and a brother, Russell Paul Austin. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 12/16/2002 STEWART, HAZEL K. ALBANY - Hazel K. Stewart, 92, Monday, Dec. 16, 2002, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Hammond. She was a native of Albany. She is survived by one son, Samuel L. Stewart of St. Amant; two daughters, Nancy S. Adams and Audrey Lee Purvis, both of Albany; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grand- children; seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett E. Stewart; and one son, Emmett Langford "Jim" Stewart. Visitation will be Tuesday at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Albany, from 10 a.m. until the funeral at noon. Burial will be in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bethlehem Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 363, Albany, LA 70711. Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, is in charge. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 2/05/2002 STEWART, HELEN K. GREENSBURG - Helen K. Stewart, 82, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2002, at Kentwood Manor Nursing Home, Kentwood. She was a native of Mobile County, Ala. She is survived by six children, Robert Allen Stewart of McComb, Miss., Larry Joseph, Don Ernest and Paul Newman Stewart, all of Greensburg, Ruth Cutrer of Osyka, Miss., and Helen Rose Cook of Clinton; one brother, Robert K. Kossow of Mobile, Ala.; 17 grandchildren and seven great-grand- children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Odell Stewart; one son, Arthur Leslie Stewart; one sister, Ellen Swann; and three brothers, Ernest, Allen and Arthur Kossow. Visitation will be today at McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Jack Nutter conducts the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Wales Cemetery, Greensburg. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 9/01/2000 STEWART, HOSEY WILLIAM ALBANY - Hosey William Stewart, 81, died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2000, at his home.He was a native of Albany and a deacon of New Haven Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Helen Graves Stewart, Albany; four sons, Sebron Stewart, Gonzales, Hosey Stewart Jr., California, Glen Stewart, Hammond, David Stewart, Tickfaw; three daughters, Norma Gueldner, Gonzales, Carolyn Stewart, Hammond, Melba Yarborough, Albany; four sisters, Rosemary Smith, Holden, Hilda Stewart, Natalbany, Faye Tate, Ponchatoula, Vivian Stewart, Tickfaw; four brothers, James Stewart, Natalbany, Norman Stewart, Gulfport, Miss., Davis Stewart, Hammond, Sebron Bo Stewart, Ponchatoula; 17 grandchildren and five great-grand- children. Four brothers, Carter, Valmon, Elzey and Claudia Stewart; and one grandson, preceded him in death. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, tonight from 6 to 10 with a Masonic service at 8 and Saturday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in New Haven Baptist Church Cemetery. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 2/22/1998 STEWART, HUNTER WILLIAMS A resident of Albany, he died Friday, Feb. 20, 1998, in Manchac. He was 18 and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday,with memorial services at 7 p.m. Survived by mother, Gerry Williams Taylor, Albany; father, Victor "Vic" H. Stewart, Atlanta; a sister, Thea D. Stewart, Albany; maternal grandmother,Elelyn "Ya Ya" Thomas Williams, Reno, Nev.; and paternal grandmother, EdithLavigne Stewart Bonds, Phoenix, Ariz. Preceded in death by paternal grandfather,Grady Stewart; and maternal grandfather, Alva "Papow" Williams. In lieuof flowers, donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association, 1-800-223-1138. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/9/2010 STEWART, INEZ ORPAH BERNARD CUNNINGHAM Age 88, a native of Hammond and resident of Albany, Inez passed away Friday, May 7, 2010, at Heritage Manor in Hammond surrounded by her family. She was a librarian for 20 years at the Albany branch of the Livingston Parish Public Library and a member of Woodhaven Church of God. Ms. Inez leaves behind her children, Margie Cunningham Middleton, Patsy Cunningham Collura and husband Luke Sr., and Bradley Stewart and wife Beverly; step-daughters, Artie Hoover, Eusebia McMorris and Gussie Yanda, along with their children and grandchildren. She is also survived by nine grand- children, 22 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, as well as a sister, Lola Bankston; special friend, Mary Bankston and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding Ms. Inez in death were her first husband. Wallace Cunningham; second husband, Warren Stewart; daughter, Wallace Faye Dean; granddaughter, Georgia Hughes; and 10 siblings. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, west of Hammond, Sunday, May 9, at 1 p.m., with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. The Rev. Larry Moak will officiate the services, assisted by the Rev. L.C. Lord. Interment will follow at Kinchen Cemetery in Albany. The family would like to say a special thanks to the staff of Heritage Manor and Generations Hospice for their care and compassion shown to Ms. Inez. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Heritage Health Care of Hammond, 800 S. Oak St. Hammond, LA 70403. Condolences and other information are available online at www.thompsoncares.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 5/21/2008 STEWART, JAMES "JIMMY," SR. A retired carpenter, he died at 2 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at his home in Livingston. He was 63 and a native of Pumpkin Center. Visitation at Seale Funeral Home chapel, Livingston, on Thursday, May 22, from 9 a.m. until service at noon, conducted by the Rev. Larry Severio and the Rev. Hank Blades. Burial in the Stewart Family Cemetery, Livingston. Survived by his wife of 42 years, Gloria Severio Stewart; son and daughter-in-law, Dickie and Sharon Stewart; three grandchildren, Brett, Jake and Mallory Stewart; three sisters, Alice Hoyt, Mary Thompson and Judy Stien; and three brothers, Rusty, Joie and Jerry Stewart. Preceded in death by his parents, James Edison and Elvin Nickens Stewart; and two brothers, J.D. Nickens and Ricky Stewart. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 1/31/2002 STEWART, JAMES BERT SR. LIVINGSTON - James Bert Stewart Sr., 67, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002, at Our Lady of The Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was a native of Doyle, a Marine and a pipe fitter with Local 198. He was also a member of Doyle Baptist Church and an auxiliary police officer for the town of Livingston. He is survived by his former wife, Betty Stewart; two sons, J.B. and Mark Stewart; three daughters, June Fitzgerald, Linda Andrews and Barbie Stewart McKnight; three sisters, Bonnie Sue Gibbs, Betty Wilson and Juanette Courtney; one brother, Roy Stewart; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy T. and Juanita Stewart; and one sister, Barbary Jean Stewart. Visitation will be today at Seale Funeral Home, Livingston, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Tim Norris and the Rev. Wilton McMorris conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Old Red Oak Cemetery, Livingston. Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, is in charge. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 12/10/2005 STEWART, JEROME "POPS" A devoted servant of the Lord, he died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 51, a resident of St. Gabriel and native of New Orleans. Visiting at Mount Bethel Baptist Church, St. Gabriel, on Sunday, Dec. 11, from 11 a.m. until religious service at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Alfred Thomas. Burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Angela Stewart; daughter, Lauren Dunbar; three sons, Rowe-Terrell, Dominique and Israel Dunbar; six sisters, Annie Washington of Colorado, Berneice Miller of Florida, Ida Watson of Clinton, Mary Jane Perkins of Baton Rouge, Rosa Lee Stewart of Ponchatoula and Pamela Dwin and husband Shelton of Houston; four brothers, John Edward, James Jr., Eugene and Cornell Stewart; five nieces, Betty Perkins of Baton Rouge, Patricia Martin and husband Charles of Baton Rouge, Shametra Owens and husband Dan of New Orleans, Wanda Stewart of New Orleans, and Shavonne Bazile and husband Malcolm of Baton Rouge; four nephews, Larry Perkins of Baton Rouge, Brandon Stewart of St. Gabriel, and Byron Stewart and James Stewart III, both of St. Gabriel; and a grandchild, Dominique Dunbar. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Sr. and Florida Stewart; and brother, Nathaniel "Trouble" Stewart. He enjoyed speaking God's word. New Southside Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 7/28/2006 STEWART, JIMMY EDWARD Albany - Mr. Jimmy Edward Stewart, 58-years-old of Albany, died Wednesday, July 26, 2006 in North Oaks Medical Center. He was born Sunday, June 20, 1948, in Albany, son of the late Norman and Marie Huff Stewart. He was a member of the Holden Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Esteen Glascock Stewart and daughter, Alicia Green; three stepdaughters, Pam Stewart, Dana Neal, Trudi Madison; son, John Stewart; 12 grandchildren; two brothers, Randy Stewart, Norman Stewart Jr.; and his sister, Geraldine Woods. He was preceded in death by first wife, Rose Ann Sullivan Stewart; brother, Charlie Stewart; and sister, Donna Gail Albin. Friends will be received Saturday, July 29, 2006, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond. Services will be held at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond, Saturday, July 29, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Joe Dunn officiating. Interment will follow in the Courtney Cemetery, Holden. Email condolences to: hmckneely@i-55.com / subject line: Stewart. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 7/21/2000 STEWART, JOHN SR. GREENSBURG - John "J.W." Stewart Sr., 86, died July 14, 2000, at Grace Nursing Home, Clinton. He was a native of Clinton. Survivors include a son, Elder J.W. Stewart Sr.; a daughter, Lillie Mae Stewart, Greensburg; and three grandchildren.Visitation will be at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Greensburg, tonight from 6 to 9. The Rev. Stanley J. Carter will conduct the funeral at 1 p.m. Saturday at Turner Chapel AME Church, Greensburg, and burial will be in the church cemetery. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 4/15/2006 STEWART, Ms. JOHNNIE INEZ A retired teacher with Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Ala., and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died Monday, April 10, 2006, at 11:48 p.m. at Flannery Oaks Guest House. She was 83 and a native of Hammond. Visiting at Greene Chapel A.M.E. Church from 9 a.m. Monday, April 17, until religious service at 11 a.m., with an Omega Omega service at 10 a.m., conducted by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Funeral service will be officiated by the Rev. James W. Palmer Jr. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park. She is survived by a godson, Sherman Saul; sister, Ernestine S. Gillespie; brother, Murdock Stewart Sr.; nieces, Tunda B., TeaJuana M., Tal Wanga R., Janice D. and Shineeko S.; and nephew, Murdock Stewart Jr. Preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Julia Stewart; brother, Lanier Stewart; and sister, Yvonne S. "Mama Luchie" Dorsey. Pallbearers will be Jimmie Mars, Clarence Oneal, Joshua Tate and Plump Dent. Honorary pallbearers are Albert Dorsey, Andre Alford, Charles Braxton Sr., Charles Braxton Jr., Murdock Stewart Sr. and Murdock Stewart Jr. She was a graduate of McKinley Senior High School, received a bachelor's degree from Southern University, was a member of Delta Sigma Theta and enjoyed gardening. Capital Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 1/29/2001, 1/30/2001 STEWART, JOHNSON MATTHEW ALBANY - Johnson Matthew Stewart, 56, died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2001, at the Tulsa Cancer Center in Tulsa, Okla. He was retired from Louisiana Power & Light Co., retired owner of John Stewart Puppy Pen, a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and an avid dog handler and trainer. He is survived by his wife, Vesta Starkey Stewart of Albany; one son, Johnson Matthew Stewart Jr.; one daughter, Jeanette Rochelle Stewart Blahut; five grandchildren; two brothers, Dillard and George Stewart of Albany; one sister, Lillie Stewart Bankston, both Albany. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dillard Stewart Sr. and Myrtis Bankston Stewart; two sisters, Mary Catherine and Virginia Lill Stewart; and one brother. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 to 10 p.m. at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, and Thursday at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Albany, from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10. The Rev. Joe Dunn will conduct the service, and burial will be in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bethlehem Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box1030, Albany 70711. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 9/28/2013 STEWART, JOSEPH "BROTHER," SR. A native of Baptist, LA and a resident of Walker, he passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2013. Visitation will be held at Sun Light Ministries, in Walker, on Friday, September 27, 2013 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm. Visitation will resume on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 8:00am until funeral service at 11:00am. Funeral service will be conducted by Pastor Benny Jones. Interment will be at Colyell Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Thompson Stewart; children; Joseph Elliott "Joey" Stewart & wife Pamela, Edward Ray "Eddie" Stewart & wife Tracie, James Eric Stewart & wife Chantel, Gracie Stewart Efferson & husband Melvin; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Nelda Stewart Kinchen & husband Edward, Betty Stewart Oller & husband Bobbie, Sarah Stewart Hoyt & husband Jerry, Shirley Stewart Stewart & husband Jerry; and brother, Edward Russell Stewart. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Elliott "Bully" and Gracie Stewart; sisters, Beulah Thompson, and Lelia Thomson; late wife, Eunice Ritchie Stewart; and grandson, Michael Stewart. Arrangements by Church Funeral Services, St. Amant 225-644-9683 www.churchfuneralservices.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 9/03/2000, 9/04/2000 STEWART, KATIE FOSTER ALBANY - Katie Foster Stewart, 57, died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000, at Ochsner Foundation Hospital in Jefferson. She was a native and resident of Albany. Survivors include her husband, Elmer Stewart, Albany; two sons, Elmer Stewart Jr. and Joey T. Blackwell, both of Albany; a grandson; and her parents, Purvis and Clara Foster. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Monday after 8 a.m. until the funeral at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Albany. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 1/8/2013 STEWART, KERMIT H. Age 70, and a native of Hammond, Kermit passed away at his residence Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. He is retired from the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's department and worked for the Tangipahoa Parish Council. He also served his country in the U.S. Air force. Kermit is survived by his loving wife, Ramona Stewart; daughters, Kimberly Reitz & husband Timothy and their children Taylor K. & Karlie G. Reitz; Lisa Elliott & husband Robert and their daughter Emily Elliott; son, Corey Dale Stewart & wife Silandia and their children Logan & Lucas Stewart; step daughter, Lisa Dours; grandchildren, Chyna Everett & KeĠivah Vining; sister, Frances "Geanie" Sherman; brothers; Brad Stewart & wife Helen, Wayne Stewart & wife Emily as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Kermit is preceded in death by his parents, Harrison & Katie Stewar. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service at Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, at 11 a.m. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home west of Hammond on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and again on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the funeral service time. The service will be conducted by Rev. Randy Ray. Condolences and other information are available online at www.thompsoncares.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond. ************************************************************************* File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/stewart2.txt