Tate obituaries, 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: Tate, Abigail Michelle 1 Jun 2012 Jun, 2012 Jerry Nelson Tate, Alma Bankston 16 Mar 2000 Mar, 2000 Don Johnson Tate, C. Edward 24 Jul 2008 Aug, 2008 Jerry Nelson Tate, Charles, Jr. 22 Nov 2005 Nov, 2005 Jerry Nelson Tate, Charlie Ray, Sr. 9 Oct 2011 Oct, 2011 Jerry Nelson Tate, Clinton S., Sr. 3 Oct 2001 Nov, 2001 Don Johnson Tate, Diane Marie 29 Oct 2004 Nov, 2004 Jerry Nelson Tate, Donald Ray 2 Jun 2000 Jun, 2000 Don Johnson Tate, Eddie 22 Dec 2004 Dec, 2004 Jerry Nelson Tate, George Henry, Sr. Apr, 2013 Jerry Nelson Tate, Glenn George 23 Mar 2001 Mar, 2001 Don Johnson Tate, Hester J. 29 Jun 2000 Jul, 2000 Don Johnson Tate, Ivy H. 29 Sep 2003 Oct, 2003 Don Johnson Tate, James Edward, Rev. 16 Nov 2007 Nov, 2007 Jerry Nelson Tate, James Edward 10 Jan 2008 Jan, 2008 Jerry Nelson Tate, Jennie Carmelite Penn 28 Aug 2002 Aug, 2002 Don Johnson Tate, Jimmie Davis 25 Mar 2010 Mar, 2010 Jerry Nelson Tate, Katheryn Spears 6 Mar 2007 Mar, 2007 Jerry Nelson Tate, Lillian Butler 18 May 2001 May, 2001 Don Johnson Tate, Melvin L. 25 Mar 2008 Mar, 2008 Jerry Nelson Tate, Mitchell, Sr. 15 Sep 2006 Sep, 2006 Jerry Nelson Tate, Nathan Richard 2 Jul 2005 Jul, 2005 Jerry Nelson Tate, Oda Kennon, Jr. 5 Jun 2013 Jun, 2013 Jerry Nelson Tate, Oda Kennon, Sr. 31 Mar 2000 Apr, 2000 Don Johnson Tate, Roy L. 23 Jul 2003 Jul, 2003 Don Johnson Tate, Violet Wilson 27 Dec 2010 Jan, 2011 Jerry Nelson Tate, W. O., Jr. 10 Aug 2011 Aug, 2011 Jerry Nelson Tate, Wilmer Charles 31 Jan 2000 Feb, 2000 Don Johnson Tate, Yvonne 23 Nov 2001 Nov, 2001 Don Johnson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/1/2012 TATE, ABIGAIL MICHELLE A native and resident of Hammond, she passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2012. She was seven months old. She is survived by her parents, Stefanie Michelle Forbes, of St. Amant, and Nicholas McNeil Tate, of Hammond; sister, Aliceson Rebekah-Ann Rankin, of Prairieville; brother, Caleb Joseph Forbes, of Prairieville; grandparents, Cheryl Falcon, of Prairieville, Michael Fontenot, of Gonzales, and Elizabeth and Thomas Johnson, of Amite; and paternal great-grandparents Abigail and Glenn Tate Jr. Preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents, Alice and Charles Forbes and Judy Duplessis; paternal grandfather, Glenn Tate; and an uncle, Matthew Joseph Forbes. A visitation will be held at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales on Friday, June 1, 2012 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Visitation will resume on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Old Zion Hill Baptist Church, 25890 LA Hwy. 442, Independence, LA, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Old Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Thomas Paul Wolfe and Chad Forbes. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ourso Funeral Home to assist with funeral services. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.oursofh.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/16/2000 TATE, ALMA BANKSTON A homemaker and resident and native of Baptist, she died Wednesday, March 15, 2000, at her home. She was 91. Visiting at New Beulah Baptist Church, Baptist, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday. Religious services at the church at 10:30 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Kris Chenier. Interment in New Beulah Church Cemetery. Survived by a daughter, Doris Tate Achord, Baptist; a son, Willie O. Tate Jr., Hammond; three sisters, Juanita Bankston, Hammond, Nora Rogers, Independence, and Myrtle Gatlin, Baptist; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, W.O. Tate; parents, Ed and Ollie Randall Bankston; stepmother, Kate Bankston; a brother, Earlo Bankston; and a sister, Idee Bankston. She was a member of New Beulah Baptist Church and a foster grandparent at Hammond Development Center for 21 years. Memorial donations may be made to New Beulah Baptist Church Annie Armstrong Easter Offering, 44641 S. Baptist Road, Baptist LA 70403. Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 7/24/2008 TATE, C. EDWARD C. Edward "Eddie" Tate, 67 years old of Hammond, LA, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 10:50 p.m. "The soul departed in the Lord does not die; it remains with God, who is the creator of life." Serving his Lord had great meaning to him, he walked the walk. He was an active member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Covington, LA. Eddie was born on Monday, February 3, 1941 in Great Falls, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Lloyd Arther Tate, Dela Janie Evans Tate, Baker, Windham and step-mother, Thelma Christofferson. He lived most of his life in Louisiana, more so in Hammond. He, along with his wife, owned and operated Tate Dental Lab since 1974. He served his God and profession well. He dedicated many years to the Louisiana Dental Lab Association, serving in all offices and as it's President for four terms Surviving are his wife, Sally Louise Butler Tate; 5 children, Michelle Lynn Self, John Roy Tate, Steven Michael Tate, Sherri Michelle Schwartz, Stacy Matthew Tate; 2 brothers, John Franklin & Lloyd Arthur Tate; sister, Cathy Baker Stogner; aunt, Joan Dominquez Tate; also survived by 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Arthur Tate and Dela Janie Evans Tate, Baker, Windham and step-mother, Thelma Christoffersen. Friends will be received Saturday, July 26, 2008, at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Covington, from 9:00 a.m. until services. Services will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1 N. Marigold Drive, Covington, LA, Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 11:00a.m. with Rev. Phillip Wottrich officiating. Interment will follow in the Sand Hill Cemetery, Ponchatoula. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the church or St. Jude Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Be a good witness and don't cry, unless they are tears of joy and peace. I am in a place that no word could desribe and do it justice. God has a special place for all of His children. I shall see you again. An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.harrymckneely.com *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 11/22/2005 TATE, CHARLES, JR. Charles Tate Jr. died at 8:25 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21, 2005, at Kentwood Manor Nursing Home in Kentwood. He was 81, a native of Tangipahoa Parish and a resident of Kentwood. Visitation at New Jerusalem United Pentecostal Church, Bolivar, on Tuesday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by Brother Jack Gentry. Interment in New Jerusalem Cemetery, Kentwood. He is survived by three sisters, Mary Alice Miller, Frances McIntyre and Elsie Graham, all of Kentwood; three brothers, Jimmy Tate and George Tate, both of Kentwood, and Henry Tate, Pine; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Tate and Veda Booty Tate; three sisters, Wanzie Gill, Julie Ann Still and Gladys McIntyre; and two brothers, Wilton Tate and Clayton Tate. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, is in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 10/9/2011 TATE, CHARLIE RAY, SR. Charlie Ray Tate, Sr. was born October 20, 1952 and passed away at 6:10 p.m., Friday, October 7, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 58, a native and a resident of Independence. Charlie is survived by 2 daughters, Regina Tate and husband Chris Johnson, Houston, TX & Julie T. Salazar and husband Ben, Ponchatoula; son, Charlie Ray Tate, Jr. and wife Heather, Seattle, WA; companion, Diane Robertson, Independence; mother, Edna Ruth Smith, Poplarville, MS; 2 sisters, Linda Nicolosi and husband Tony, Poplarville, MS & Brenda Balbero and husband Paul, Poplarville, MS; brother Clayton Tate and wife Catherine, Independence; 7 grandchildren, Meleena Tate, Logan Johnson, Sara Johnson, Cody Houk, Tyler Salazar, Tristan Salazar & Lillian Tate; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Preceded in death by his father, Clayton Tate, Sr. Visitation at McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Monday, October 10, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Bro. Frederick Brumfield officiating. Interment in Loranger Cemetery. An on-line Guestbook is available at www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 10/03/2001 TATE, CLINTON S., SR. PINE GROVE - Clinton S. Tate Sr., 89, died Monday, Oct., 1, 2001, at his home. He was a native of Pine Grove and a school bus driver and carpenter. He is survived by four daughters, Mardie McKeithen and Sandra Boullion, both of Pine Grove, Carolyne Brecheen of LaPorte, Texas, and Pat Robertson of Tickfaw; two sons, Clinton Sidney Tate Jr. of Pine Grove and Bryan Tate Sr. of Kentwood; one sister, Minnie Jones of Baton Rouge; 23 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Inez Johnson Tate; six sisters, Betty Mack, Lela Bankston, Ola McLin, Lilly Mack, Nancy Bankston and Ella Vaughn; three brothers, Willie Tate, Benny Tate and Elton Tate; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be today at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 to 9 p.m. and Thursday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pine Grove. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/29/2004 TATE, DIANE MARIE A resident of Baton Rouge, she died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 53 and a native of Independence. Visiting at New Hope Baptist Church, 5856 Greenwell Springs Road, from 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, until religious service at noon, conducted by Minister Louis Harrison. Interment in Thomas Chapel Cemetery. Survived by three stepdaughters, Mona Washington, Janice Washington and Yolanda Cage, all of Baton Rouge; two stepsons, Noland Cage and Tyrone Washington; a very special godson, whom she loved dearly, Tyler Perry, and his mother, Mary Perry; two sisters, Vertis Lathers, Baton Rouge, and Augustine Bickham, Franklinton; Shelley August, Lafayette, who was like a sister to her; a brother, Willie Michael James and wife Virginia; two aunts, Josephine Leonard, Independence, and Bobbie George, New Orleans; and three uncles, Perry Tate and Leroy Jackson, both of Independence, and Matthew and wife Rosemary Tate, Franklinton. Preceded in death by her husband, Booker T. Washington; parents, Genora Tate and Houston McGhee; two brothers, Curtis Jones and Charles Tate; and a sister, Vivian Taylor. Pallbearers will be Sedrick James, Rodrick James, Kurt James, Gregory Porter, Augustus Fisher Jr. and Leonard Washington. Honorary pallbearers are Augustine Bickham, Vertis Lathers, Willie M. James, Mareia Taylor, Yolanda Bailey, Martita Smith, Genora Robins, Albigail Alexander and Precious Hayes. Carney-Mackey Funeral Home, 1576 Robin St., is in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/02/2000 TATE, DONALD RAY A resident of Baton Rouge, he passed away at 2:50 p.m. Sunday, May 28, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 42 and a native of Independence. Visiting at Greenoaks Funeral Home chapel, 9595 Florida Blvd., from 4 p.m. Friday until religious services at 7 p.m., conducted by the Rev. James E. Tate. Dismissal from the funeral home at 9 a.m. Saturday. Interment in Mount Olive Baptist Church Cemetery, Sonny Hill. Survived by four sisters, Bertha McKay Allen, Elnora Perry, Selena Tate and Annie Ruth Moore; eight brothers, Willie, Odell, Otis, Charles, George, James, Roy and Winston Tate; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Jessie Mae Tate; a sister, Delores Connely; and a brother, Johnny Tate. Pallbearers will be his nephews. He was a member of Christ First Family Center Church, Baton Rouge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 12/22/2004 TATE, EDDIE Natalbany -- Eddie Tate, 77, at native of Plaquemine, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a machine operator. Survivors include his wife, Maggie Tate of Natalbany; one daughter, Marion Gray of Hammond; and one brother, Robert Tate of Hammond. The funeral will be Thursday at 7 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond. Dismissal will be at the funeral home Christmas Eve morning at 10 followed by burial at Holly Garden Cemetery, Hammond. *************************************************************************** McKneely Funeral Home of Amite and Kentwood, Inc. TATE, GEORGE HENRY, SR. A lifetime resident of Tangipahoa, Louisiana went to be with the Lord on April 1, 2013. He was born August 9, 1920 and was 92 years of age. He served in WWII and owned and operated a dairy farm for forty years. He is survived by George H. Tate, Jr and wife, Ming Ling, Tangipahoa; Charles Ronald Tate and wife Jackie, Bolivar; Candace Tate Lunn and husband, Tony, South Carolina; Bess Tate Kling, Tallahassee, FL; Ronald J. Lipton, Tallahassee, FL; five grandchildren, Charlsa Hollie and husband, Vince, Tangipahoa, Frances Tate, Kentwood; Ross Tate, Kentwood; Forrest Collette, Natchez, MS; Lauren Lipton, Tallahassee, FL; three great grandchildren, Kristy and Eli Hollie and Blaze Winzenried. Also survived by a brother, Casey Tate, Tangipahoa as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Morris Tate; parents, Charles and Bessie Tate; a brother, James Tate and a sister, Fairy Tate Viola. The family would like to express their gratitude to Kentwood Rehab, Kentwood Manor Nursing Home and for hospice care. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood on Saturday, April6, 2013 from 12 Noon until religious services at 3 p.m. Services conducted by Rev. Kevin Smith. Interment at Tangipahoa Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/23/2001 TATE, GLENN GEORGE Died Thursday, March 22, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 38, a native of Hammond and a resident of Independence. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday. Visitation at Old Zion Hill Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Charles Reitz and the Rev. Errol Faust. Interment in Old Zion Hill Cemetery, Tickfaw. Survived by a son, Nicholas McNeil Tate, Independence; father and mother, Glenn "Mac" and Abigail Alessi Tate, Independence; a brother and sister-in-law, Lindsey and Leslie Tate, Baton Rouge; a nephew, Kristopher Wade Tate, Baton Rouge; and two aunts, Helen A. Hutchinson, Independence, and Ivyne A. Dykes, Montpelier. Preceded in death by his grandparents, George N. and Odelle Alessi, Glenn M. Tate Sr. and Thelma Bond Tate. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/29/2000 TATE, HESTER J. INDEPENDENCE - Hester J. Tate, 98, died June 22, 2000, at St. Tammany Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Montpelier.Survivors include four sons, Murrell Edwards, Cleveland, Ohio, Matthew Tate, Franklinton, Percy Tate and Leroy Jackson, Independence; four daughters, Viola D'Armond, Oakland, Calif., Josephine Leonard, Independence, Bobbie George, New Orleans, Geraldine Watson, Houston; 60 grandchildren and 300 plus great- grandchildren. Three brothers, Bill, John and Butler Jackson; sister, Rosa Frazier; seven sons, Frank, Monroe, Marie, Alphonse, John, Francis and Jerry; four daughters, Martha, Genora, Bessie and Mary; and 12 grand- children, preceded him in death.Visitation will be at Zion Travelers Baptist Church Friday at 7 p.m. The Rev. Wilbert Jones will conduct the funeral Saturday at noon, and burial will be in Durbin Cemetery, Independence. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 9/29/2003 TATE, IVY H. Ivy H. Tate, 57, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was an electrician. Survivors include his wife, Deborah Tate; one daughter, Michelle Hill of Ponchatoula; two sons, Kelvin Hill of Velma and Ivy V. Hill of California; three sisters, Mary Ramsey of New Orleans, Lillie Mae Bean of Amite and Elizabeth East of Independence; one brother, Richard Morris of Amite; and four grandchildren. His father, mother and one brother preceded him in death. Visitation will be Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2003, at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 1 to 3 p.m. The Rev. Ernest Peters Sr. will conduct the funeral at 7 p.m. at Bickham AME Zion Church, Velma. Dismissal will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Butler's Cemetery, Amite. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 11/16/2007 TATE, REV. JAMES EDWARD The Rev. James Edward Tate was called to his heavenly home on Monday, Nov. 12, 2007. He was born Oct. 24, 1952, in Independence to the union of Edward and Jessie Mae Francis Tate. One of 17 children, the Rev. Tate was baptized at an early age. He was an avid server of the Lord, as he was also a religious leader of Christ First Family Center Inc. and James Tate Ministries. He lived to preach and teach God's Word. He attended numerous ministry meetings and Bible conferences. He enjoyed spending time with his family and dreaming of one day riding a Harley. Visitation at Winnfield Funeral Home on Friday, Nov. 16, from 5 p.m. until religious service at 6 p.m., conducted by Al Moore, pastor. Interment in Raven Camp Baptist Church Cemetery, Colfax. The Rev. James Edward Tate leaves behind three sons, Colothdian Deavonder Tate and wife Teresa, of Phoenix, Demathdian Leshondea Tate, of Bondurant, Iowa, and Timothy Cornelius Tate, of Baton Rouge; a daughter, Stephanie Rhesa Tate, at home; four grandchildren (Pop's sugars), Kyler James Tate, Melea Kay Tate, Tamden Adam Webb and Amaya Raye Tate; brothers, Charles, George, Willie, Winston and Willie Earle Tate; sisters, Elnora Tate, Selena Tate, Annie Moore and Bertha Lee Mckay; sister-in-law, Aujuanda Murphy; brother-in-law, Equalin Murphy; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and close friends. Rev. Tate was preceded in death by his loving wife of 31 years, Twintillia Murphy Tate; parents, Otis Tate Sr. and Jessie Mae Francis Tate; as well as maternal and paternal grandparents. He also was preceded in death by a daughter, a godchild; five brothers, Odell, Otis, Roy, Johnny and Donald Tate; a sister, Delores Connelly; and sister-in-law, Deaneres Murphy. "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." Romans 10:17. "Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it." II Thessalonians 5:24. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 1/10/2008 TATE, JAMES EDWARD James Edward "Baby" Tate, a native of Tangipahoa and a resident of Kentwood, "Baby" passed away at his residence Monday, January 7, 2008. He was 83. He is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Tate of Baton Rouge and Beth Hagan with her husband, Russ of Amite. He leaves behind two grandchildren, Mike Welch and Stacey Smith; four great grandchildren, Christina Smith, Ray Smith, Trent Smith and Olivia Welch; two brothers, Casey and George Henry Tate. "Baby" was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Spalino and his sister, Fairy Viola. A special "thanks" to his caregivers, nurse Kim, Linda, Rose and Lashonda. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond Sunday, January 13th at 1:00 p.m. conducted by Rev. L.C. Lord. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home chapel beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Tangipahoa Cemetery. Condolences and other information available online at www.bgthompsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/28/2002 TATE, JENNIE CARMELITE PENN A resident and native of Ponchatoula, she died Monday, Aug. 26, 2002, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 86. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation at Wesley Chapel Methodist Church from 9 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Jackie Palmer. Interment in Sand Hill Cemetery. Survived by a son and daughter-in-law, David Allen and Barbara Olsen Tate, Baton Rouge; a grandson, Martin Olsen Tate; two great-grandchildren, Garret Martin and James David Tate; two sisters, Addie Barlow Penn Morris, Ponchatoula, and Emma Penn Efferson, Baton Rouge; and a brother, Roy Penn, Hammond. Preceded in death by her husband, Willis "Bill" Tate; three brothers, Abraham, John William and George Martin Penn; and parents, Martin George and Carrie Mae Lavigne Penn. Mrs. Tate was a member of Wesley Chapel Church and an active member of Ladies Auxiliary Post 47. Pallbearers will be Henry Penn, Rodney Penn, Tommy Roundtree, Terry Newstrom, Gary Shenk and Alton Tate. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/25/2010 TATE, JIMMIE DAVIS A native of Franklinton, he died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at his residence near Chesbrough. He was 65, born March 25, 1944. Visitation at New Jerusalem United Pentecostal Church, Bolivar, Friday, March 26, from 10 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m., conducted by pastors Matthew Booty and Ricky Maricelli. Interment in New Jerusalem Cemetery, Bolivar. Survived by his wife, Dorothy Tate, Chesbrough; daughter, Stephanie Graham and her husband, Michael, Chesbrough; son, Davis Tate and his wife, Beverly, Bolivar; three sisters, Mary Alice Miller, Frances McIntyre and Elsie Graham, all of Bolivar; two brothers, Henry Tate, Pine, and George Tate, Bolivar; and grandchildren, Shane Tate, Krystal Tate, Lakin Graham, Levi Graham and Ely Graham. Preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Veda Tate; sisters, Wansie Gill, Gladys McIntyre, and Julia Still; and brothers, Charles Tate, Wilton Tate and Clayton Tate. Arrangements by McKneely Funeral Home, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/6/2007 TATE, KATHERYN SPEARS A resident of Greensburg, she died at 8:20 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2007, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was 74 and a native of Osyka, Miss. Visitation at Centre Methodist Church, Greensburg, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Larry Robertson. Interment in Centre Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by a son, Bennett Tate Sr.; two daughters, Louise Newman and Jo Cooper; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and a sister, Dillie Droak. Preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Tate; and parents, Andrew and Dena Spears. Pallbearers will be her seven grandsons. Arrangements by McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood. For more information, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 5/18/2001 TATE, LILLIAN BUTLER FRANKLINTON - Lillian Butler Tate, 64, died May 11, 2001. She is survived by her husband, Doyle "Coot" Tate of Franklinton; one sister, Carrie Douglas of Hammond; two brothers, Gilbert George Butler and Albert Butler, both of Hammond; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be today until 8 p.m. at Crain and Sons Funeral Home, Franklinton. The Rev. Terrence August will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. at Winan United Methodist Church, 622 18th Ave., Franklinton. Burial will be in Sweet Rest Memorial Park. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/25/2008 TATE, MELVIN L. A resident of Kentwood, he died at 7:13 p.m. Sunday, March 23, 2008, at Gulf States LTAC of Hammond. He was 83 and a native of Osyka, Miss. Mr. Tate was a member of Spring Creek Lodge 184, F&AM. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, on Tuesday, March 25, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation resumes at the funeral home Wednesday from 9 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Don Bassett and the Rev. Howard Brister. Interment in East Fork Cemetery, Kentwood. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marie Wilkinson Tate, Kentwood; daughter, Dianne Frazier and husband Willie, Greensburg; son, Roger Tate and wife Peggy, Kentwood; three grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren and six stepgreat-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Obbie N. and Mary Wall Tate; and two brothers and five sisters. For more information, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 9/15/2006 TATE, MITCHELL, SR. "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want." Psalms 23:1, Mitchell Tate Sr., a resident of Mount Hermon, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006, at 5:40 p.m., surrounded by his family. He was 87 and a U.S. military veteran. He is survived by two daughters, Ruby T. and husband Charles Aikens, Baton Rouge, and Alvin True Marie Bolden, Baton Rouge; five sons, Murray and wife Lottie Tate, Baton Rouge, Mitchell and wife LeClede Tate Jr., Baker, Don E. and wife Deborah Tate, Bonarie, Ga., John E. and wife Lorina Tate, Baker, and Mark Hall, Kentwood; three sisters, Hestella Tate, Baton Rouge, Inez Sibley, Franklinton, and Velma Watson, New Orleans; a brother, Willie E. and wife Bernice Tate, Atlanta; brother-in-law, Albert Nathan and wife Ethel Coleman, Baton Rouge; special granddaughter, Roslin Tate; two special great-grandsons, Brien and Brandon Tate, Mount Hermon; special niece, Romenia James, Mount Hermon; 30 grand- children; and a host of great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mille C. Tate; daughter, Pauline T. Williams; four brothers and four sisters. Pallbearers will be Murray Tate Sr., Mitchell Tate Jr., Don E. Tate, John E. Tate, Mark Hall and Charles Aikens. Honorary pallbearers are Murray Tate Jr., Brian Tate, Mitchell Tate III, Don Tate Jr., Johnny Tate, Brien Tate and Brandon Tate. Visiting at Crain and Sons Funeral Home in Franklinton on Friday, Sept. 15, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., with wake from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral service at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Sunny Hill, on Saturday, Sept. 16, at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Johnny Causey. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 7/2/2005 TATE, NATHAN RICHARD A resident and native of Hammond, he died on Thursday, June 30, 2005, at his home. He was 22. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son in Hammond on Saturday, July 2, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Visiting on Sunday from 8 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. in the chapel. Interment in New Beulah Cemetery, Hammond. He is survived by his parents, Bennie Jr. and Rebecca Carter Tate of Hammond; sister, Lelia Katherine Tate of Hammond; maternal grandparents, James R. and Leta Wells Carter of Rolling Fork, Miss. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Bennie Sr. and Lelia Lockhart Tate. Nathan graduated from Albany High School in 2001 and had been attending Southeastern Louisiana University. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/5/2013 TATE, ODA KENNON, JR. Oda Kennon Tate, Jr., 76 years old of Ponchatoula, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013, at North Oaks Medical Center. He was born on Wednesday, July 15, 1936, in Natalbany. Mr. Tate was a loyal and dedicated member of Happy Woods Church of God. He was the former business owner for 36 years with Tate's Welding and Lawn Mower Repair Service in Ponchatoula. Mr. Tate was a very dedicated husband, father and grandfather. Surviving are his wife, Shirley Robinson Tate; 2 daughters, Lynda Arlene Tate and Janet Tate Dominguez and husband, Dale A. Dominguez; 3 grandchildren, Derick R. Steadman and wife Kristie, Jason K. Steadman and wife Brittany, and Brenan A. Dominguez; 4 great-grandchildren, Mason, Maddox, Michael and Jayce; and nephew, Rodney P. Tate. He is preceded in death by his parents, Oda Kennon Tate, Sr. and Viola Lenoir Tate; and brother, Prentice Clyde Tate. Friends will be received at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula, Wednesday, June 5, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in the Ponchatoula Cemetery. An online guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/31/2000 TATE, ODA KENNON, SR. A resident and native of Ponchatoula, he died Wednesday, March 29, 2000, at his home. He was 92. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home chapel, Ponchatoula, from 1 p.m. until religious services at 3 p.m. Friday. Interment in Ponchatoula Cemetery. Survived by a son, Oda K. Tate Jr., Ponchatoula; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his first wife, Viola Lanier Tate; second wife, Lillian Lloyd Tate; and a son, Prentice Clyde Tate. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 7/23/2003 TATE, ROY L. An employee of Hollabaugh-Spindle Funeral Home, Mr. Tate died at 7:48 a.m. Sunday, July 20, 2003, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. He was 48, a native of Independence and a resident of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Hollabaugh-Spindle Funeral Home chapel from 5 p.m. Wednesday until religious service at 7 p.m., conducted by Pastor Bennie Armstead Jr. Dismissal service at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Sunny Hill. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by his wife of 22 years, Laura Armstead Tate; a daughter, Roynika Tate; and two sons, Roderick and Jammie Tate, all of Baton Rouge; four sisters, Bertha Allen, Cleveland, Elnora Perry and Annie R. Moore, both of Kentwood, and Selena E. Tate, Mount Hermon; and seven brothers, Willie B., Odell, Otis Jr., Charles E., George, James E. and Winston O. Tate, all of Baton Rouge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 12/27/2010 TATE, VIOLET WILSON A retired school teacher with the Louisiana School for the Deaf, a longtime resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Amite, Violet passed away Friday, Dec. 24, 2010, at her home in Greenwell Springs. Visitation at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., on Monday, Dec. 27, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting continues at the funeral home on Tuesday, Dec. 28, from 9 a.m. until service at 10 a.m., conducted by Pastor Jason Miller. Interment to follow in Amite Cemetery, Amite. Violet is survived by a son, Donald M. Tate and wife Nancy; three grandchildren, Susan Lynn Tate, Donald Lee Tate and girlfriend Brittany Gary, and Jennifer Ann Tate and her fiancˇ, Eric Courtney; two great-grandchildren, Blair Leanne and Blake Lynn LeBlanc; and special dog, Magoux. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert D. Wilson; mother, Mary Young Wilson; husband, G.M. Tate; two brothers; Carl and Sidney Wilson; six sisters, Virginia McMichael, Arna Ryan, Hazel Kemper, Mildred McDonald, Bobbie Wascom and her twin sister Marguerite Stevens. Pallbearers will be Don Tate, Eric Courtney, John "Buddy" Ricaud Jr., John "Trey" Ricaud III, Steve Valentine and Brian Jarreau. Honorary pallbearers are nephews, Maurice and Robert Wascom. Special thanks to her sitters, Dot Allen and Betty Ware, longtime caregiver, Rita Reed, and a very special thanks to St. Joseph Hospice. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 8/10/2011 TATE, W. O., JR. W.O. (Bill) Tate, Jr., 76, a life-long resident of Hammond, died at home surrounded by friends and family on Monday, August 8, 2011. Bill was born October 29, 1934. A retired counselor, U. S. Army service member and educator, he was a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University and received a master's from Louisiana State University. Bill is survived by his wife of 44 years, Ellienne Todd; a son Walton; daughter-in-law Jackeline and two grandchildren, Payton and Isabel; a sister Doris Achord; an aunt Myrtle Gatlin; three nieces, one nephew and numerous great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie O. Tate, Sr. and Alma Bankston as well as a nephew Michael Achord. Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond, Thursday, August 11, 2011, from 9:30 am until the funeral services at 11:30 am in the funeral home chapel. Entombment will follow in the Rose Memorial Park Mausoleum in Hammond. An online guestbook is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/31/2000 TATE, WILMER CHARLES "W.C." A retired welder for BREC, he passed away at 5:20 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000, at his residence of 44 years in Greenwell Springs. He was 85 and a native of Kentwood. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and served as a sergeant in Company L, 328th Infantry Regiment, in central Europe (Ardennes and Rhineland). Visiting at Ourso Funeral Home, 13533 Airline Highway, Gonzales, 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Monday. Interment in Hope Haven Cemetery. Survived by two daughters and two sons- in-law, Maryann and Louis LeBlanc of Sorrento and Maureen and Fred Bauerle of Greenwell Springs; a brother, Odie Tate of Ponchatoula; two grandsons, Charles "Chuck" LeBlanc and Eric Tate LeBlanc; three granddaughters, Danyale Bauerle, Deanna Bauerle Washington and Denise Bauerle Cavalier; two great-grandsons, Braeden LeBlanc and Hunter LeBlanc; and three great- granddaughters, Taryn LeBlanc, Lauren LeBlanc and Maryn Cavalier. Preceded in death by his parents; his wonderful wife of 60 years, Mary "Sister" Martin Tate; a great-grandson, Logan LeBlanc; two sisters, Lillian Tate and Jenny King; and two brothers, Robert and Leslie Tate. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/23/2001 TATE, YVONNE A retired employee of the Baton Rouge General Medical Center and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2001, at Regency Nursing Home. She was 86 and a native of Independence. Visiting at Welsh Funeral Home chapel, 6700 Florida Blvd., from 10 a.m. Saturday until religious services at 2 p.m. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived by a son, Dr. George W. Tate and wife Cecil; and two grandchildren, Andrew and Ceci Tate. Preceded in death by her husband, Jesse R. Tate; and a brother, Denver R. Tate. She was a member of Winbourne Baptist Church and Myrtle Celeste Chapter 231 of Order of the Eastern Star. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/tate.txt