Strickland obituaries (A-I), 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: Strickland, Antoinette Rockenschuh 21 Apr 2003 Apr 2003 Don Johnson Strickland, Bessie Grice 18 Nov 2003 Nov 2003 Don Johnson Strickland, Bonnie Griffith 8 Nov 2013 Nov 2013 Jerry Nelson Strickland, C. Ed 25 Apr 1998 Nov 1999 Don Johnson Strickland, Cade Drew, 2 & 9 May 1930 Jun 2000 Jerry/Carol Nelson Strickland, Cade, Jr. 5 Dec 2006 Dec 2006 Jerry Nelson Strickland, Delmas Edward, Jr. 9 Jun 2011 Jun 2011 Jerry Nelson Strickland, Dorothy Short 24 Aug 2000 Aug 2000 Don Johnson Strickland, Emma Jean 7 Jul 2003 Jul 2003 Don Johnson Strickland, Eva Mae White 13 Feb 2009 Feb 2009 Jerry Nelson Strickland, Gladys Booty 22 May 2004 Jun 2004 Jerry Nelson Strickland, Harold Ray 15 Nov 2007 Nov 2007 Jerry Nelson Strickland, Irwin Alwin 18 Mar 2005 Mar 2005 Jerry Nelson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/21/2003 STRICKLAND, ANTOINETTE ROCKENSCHUH Antoinette Rockenschuh Strickland, 97, died Saturday, April 19, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was a native of Covington. She is survived by a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Strickland; her parents, Henry and Bertha Zeitzovel Rockenschuh; four brothers, Clarence, James, Albert and Clifford Rockenschuh; and two sisters, Bernadine DiMaggio and Marguerite Abadie. The Dominican Fathers conducted a mass of Christian burial today at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Hammond. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 11/18/2003 STRICKLAND, BESSIE GRACE LAPLACE - Bessie "Jack" Grice Strickland, 79, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2003, at her home. A former line worker for Match Company, she was a native of Kentwood. She is survived by one daughter, Dale Booty of Fluker; two sons, Shelby and Billy Strickland of LaPlace; one brother, James Grice of Kentwood; one sister, Jean Wightham of Puyallup, Wash.; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one stepgrandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie J. "Buck" Strickland; her parents, Fritz and Allie Callihan Grice; one granddaughter, Sherri Lynn Strickland; two sisters, Tina Birch and Inez Young; and two brothers, Leon and Mutt Grice. Graveside services followed by burial were Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, at New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, was in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/8/2013 STRICKLAND, BONNIE GRIFFITH A resident of Kentwood, she died at 10:02 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite at 92 years of age. She is survived by her sister, Helen Courtney, Monroe; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Sidney Strickland; parents, Elmer and Bessie Griffith; 2 sisters, Brennice Hawkins and Wanzie Terry; and a brother, Elmer "Grif" Griffith. She was a Past Worthy Matron, Order of the Easter Star, Spring Creek, and a member of First Baptist Church in Kentwood. She loved her dogs and crocheting. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 8, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Joey Miller. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 4/25/1998 STRICKLAND, C. ED "STRICK" A retired Home Furniture representative and resident of Baton Rouge, he diedat 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 1998, at Our Lady of the Lake RegionalMedical Center. He was 77 and a native of Amite. Visiting was at WelshFuneral Home, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, with Masonic services at 7 p.m. Visiting at the funeral home chapel, 8:30 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Carol Wynn. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Clovie E. Strickland III and Paula R., Zachary, and Dennis D. Strickland and Marilyn V., Baton Rouge; two sisters, Eleanor Mae Bailey, Greenwell Springs, and Margie Dean Strickland, Baton Rouge; and four grandchildren, Daniel, Mark, David and Gary Strickland. Preceded in death by wife, Hilda V. Strickland. Pallbearers will be grandsons and Louis and Stephen Bailey. He was a member of International Home Furnishings Representatives Association, a 32nd degree member of the Scottish Rite and a member of Capitol Lodge No. 399, F&AM, and Acacia Shrine Temple. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator on: 5/02/1930 & 5/09/1930 STRICKLAND, CADE DREW May 2, 1930; Sec. 1, p.2, col.2;(Tangipahoa, May 1) Mr. Cade Drew Strickland, native son of St. Helena parish, former resident of Tangipahoa, former mayor of Kentwood, and a prominent church worker in the city of Baton Rouge died at the Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rough Tuesday morning. (See May 9; Sec.3, p.1) May 9, 1930: P.1;(Tangipahoa news) Mr. and Mrs. Alex Stewart of Peoria, MS, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Brabham and children of Magnolia, MS, Mr. C, T, Smith and son Sitman of Kentwood, Mr. and Mrs. M.H. Smith of Roseland attended the funeral of their uncle Cade Strickland at the Taylor family cemetery Wednesday. (See May 2, 1930, Sec.1, p.2, col.2) *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 12/5/2006 STRICKLAND, CADE, JR. Cade Strickland Jr., 57, of Pinecrest State School, Pineville, was born April 27, 1949, and passed away Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006. His loving and affectionate nature will be remembered by his family as well as his wonderful "adopted" family at Pinecrest School. He was always there with a hug and smile and he will be missed dearly. Graveside service will be held at Strickland Cemetery, Kentwood, at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, officiated by his brother, the Rev. Cadrew Strickland. He is survived by his three sisters, Mary Kay Jackson, Elizabeth Heffner and Rebecca Huff; and three brothers, Adam, Cadrew and Bill Strickland. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cade Sr. and Mary Starbling Strickland; and nephew, James Alan Jackson. His family would like to share a special thank you with the caring staff at Rapides Medical Center for making his last days comfortable. Also, a heartfelt gratitude to each and every person of Pinecrest State School for the love and care given to Cade for the past 49 years. You were truly a part of Cade and our family. Arrangements by Seale Funeral Service Inc., Denham Springs. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/9/2011 STRICKLAND, DELMAS EDWARD, JR. Delmas "Ed" Strickland Jr., 68, a resident of Tickfaw, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at his home. He was born Sept. 5, 1942, in Magnolia, Miss. Mr. Strickland served in the Army as a lieutenant colonel and fought in Operation Desert Storm. Surviving are his wife, Diane Strickland; daughter and son-in-law, Tiffini Ellis and Robbie, son and daughter-in-law, Frank Sanchez Jr. and Andrea; two sisters-in-law, Judy Vavasseur and husband Glyn, and Norma Pansano and husband Floyd; four grandchildren, Lane and Austin Ellis and Tracey and Morris Sanchez; also numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delmas and Gladys Booty Strickland. Friends will be received Friday, June 10, from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Hammond on Friday, June 10, at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in the Tickfaw Catholic Cemetery. An online guestbook is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/24/2000 STRICKLAND, DOROTHY SHORT A resident of Osyka, Miss., she died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, McComb. She was 83 and a native of Sumrall, Miss. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Friday. Interment in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. Survived by three daughters, Maggie Holden and Diann Woodard, both of Osyka, and Shirley Sanders, Panama City, Fla.; three sons, Luther Ray McCallister, Livingston, Frank Strickland, McComb, and James Strickland, Amite; 31 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a daughter, Judy Strickland. Pallbearers will be grandsons. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 7/07/2003 STRICKLAND, EMMA JEAN Emma Jean Strickland, 69, died Saturday, July 5, 2003, at Hammond Nursing Home. She was a native of Tickfaw and resident of Hammond. Survivors include three daughters, Mary Ferriera of New Orleans, Donna Domiano of Independence, and Sandra Desouge of Albany; one son, Paul Pravata of Colorado; three brothers, Archie and Ottis Prine, both of Tickfaw, and Oscar Prine of Jackson, La.; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Sam Pravata; one son, Sam Pravata Jr.; two brothers, Otis Prine and Hollis Prine; two sisters, Dixie Nichols and Roxie Prine. Visitation will be today at Little River Pentecostal Church, west of Tickfaw, from 6 to 10 p.m., and Tuesday from 8 until the funeral at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 2/13/2009 STRICKLAND, EVA MAE WHITE A resident of Kentwood, she died at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, at her daughter's home in Magnolia, Miss. She was 73 and a native of Independence. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, on Friday, Feb. 13, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation resumes at the funeral home on Saturday from 8 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment in Spring Creek Cemetery, Kentwood. Survived by two daughters, Barbara Gale Gill Ardillo, Amite, and Kathy Sue Gill McClendon, Gillsburg, Miss.; three sons, Stanley "Junebug" Gill Jr., David Mike Gill and Heath Chambliss, all of Kentwood; 11 grandchildren, Jamie, Tabatha and Britany McClendon, Ashton, Whitney, Stan and Chris Gill, Aaron Ardillo, Aaron, Destinee and Austin Chambliss; three great-grandchildren, Colton McClendon, Braylon Hammonds and Kassidy Tastet; three sisters, Ruby Santangelo, Independence, Ruth Catalano, Bay St. Louis, Miss., and Audery Vadrine, Pineville; and brother, Ray White, Kentwood. Preceded in death by her husband, Troy Strickland; parents, Ellis and Maudie White; sister, Anne Mae Temple; three brothers, Clyde White, Hewitt White and Mut White; and son-in-law, Michael McClendon. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 5/22/2004 STRICKLAND, GLADYS BOOTY A resident of Hammond, she died Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at Hammond Rehabilitation Hospital. She was 88 and a native of Tangipahoa. Visitation was at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Visiting at Spring Creek Baptist Church from 10:30 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Leon Dunn and the Rev. Danny Smith. Interment in Spring Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Survived by a son, Edward Strickland, Hammond; two sisters, Joyce Crawford, Denver, and Merle Booty, DeRidder; two brothers, Philip Booty, Montgomery, Ala., and Charles Booty, DeRidder; a devoted aunt, Rita Lee, Zachary; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Delmas E. Strickland Sr.; parents, Wilton and Novie Strickland Booty; and brother, Lee Booty. She was a charter member of Woodland Park Baptist Church and a member of Walter T. Ott Eastern Star of Spring Creek and Fern Leaf Eastern Star of Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 11/15/2007 STRICKLAND, HAROLD RAY Harold Ray Strickland, beloved husband, father, and stepfather age 70 of Walland, TN was born in Eagle Lake Texas and resided in Amite, LA until his retirement in Walland, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at Blount Memorial Hospital, Maryville, TN. He was a member of the US Army Reserves for 3 years and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Strickland also was a member of the Woodmen of the World. He was a retired carpenter and an avid deer hunter. He was preceded by his parents, Howard Clement Strickland and Margie Corkern Strickland of Amite, LA and brother, Gerald Strickland of Zachary, LA; and his grand-daughter, Colleen Johnson. Survivors include his wife Marie Strickland; son and daughter-in-law, Dewaine Ray & Mimi Strickland of Tulsa, OK, daughters and sons-in-law, Jelaine & Gerald Graham of Franklinton, LA, Johnna & Rusty Creel of Pine, LA; Stepdaughters, Robin & Steven Haynes of Smyrna, TN, Rachel & Richard Stansbury of Laverne, TN, Julie Johnson of Walker, LA and Jackie & Jim Kennedy of Oregon, IL, 23 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren and several cousins. He will be missed desperately and was loved greatly by all. This is the testament to the decent man he was and the hard working life he led. He was truly a good and loving husband, father and grandfather. May the love and protection of our Lord keep him safe and happy. Family memorial service was held on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, TN, 865-983-1000, www.smithmortuary.com *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/18/2005 STRICKLAND, IRWIN ALWIN He died at 10:05 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2005, at Kentwood Manor Nursing Home in Kentwood. He was 82, a native of Fernwood, Miss., and a resident of the Spring Creek community until entering the nursing home. Memorial service will be held at Spring Creek Baptist Church, Kentwood, at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 19, conducted by the Rev. Danny Smith. He is survived by a brother, Eric E. "Bull" Strickland, Kentwood; two sisters, Maxine S. Turner and Francis Inez Strickland, both of Kentwood; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eric Alwin and Lona Varnado Strickland; and two sisters, Rucie Marie and Kirby Urlene Strickland. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Spring Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, 72937 La. 1061, Kentwood, LA 70444. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/17/2001 STRICKLAND, J.W. OSYKA, Miss. - J.W. Strickland, 70, died Sunday, April 15, 2001, at his home in Osyka. He was a native of Rocky Hill, Miss., and had worked as a dairy farmer. Survivors include a son, Johnny Lee Strickland of Osyka; a grandchild; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Alma Wilchire and Katie Dickerson, both of Hazelhurst, Miss., and Bettie Catalino of Hammond; and a brother, Morris Strickland of Greenlaw, Miss. His wife, Mary B. Strickland, preceded him in death as did his parents, Walter and Carrie H. Strickland, and numerous brothers and sisters. Visitation will be today from 5 to 9 p.m. at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 11. The Rev. Milton Kliesch will conduct the service, and burial will be in Osyka Cemetery. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/strickland.txt