Thompson obituaries (J-N), 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: Thompson, James Lawrance, Sr. 25 Nov 1999 Nov, 1999 Don Johnson Thompson, James M. 28 Aug 2002 Aug, 2002 Don Johnson Thompson, Jason Paul 1 Jun 2004 Jun, 2004 Jerry Nelson Thompson, Jewel 14 Apr 2002 Apr, 2002 Don Johnson Thompson, Jewel Edward 22 Mar 2012 Mar, 2012 Jerry Nelson Thompson, Jewel Ray 16 Dec 2010 Dec, 2010 Jerry Nelson Thompson, John Wayne 13 Mar 2010 Mar, 2010 Jerry Nelson Thompson, Jonathan Ryan 28 Jul 2006 Jul, 2006 Jerry Nelson Thompson, Joseph Eugene 22 Aug 2013 Aug, 2013 Jerry Nelson Thompson, Josie Jenkins 9 Dec 2008 Dec, 2008 Jerry Nelson Thompson, Justina Kreko 25 Sep 2003 Oct, 2003 Don Johnson Thompson, Kathy Lynn 29 Jun 2004 Jul, 2004 Jerry Nelson Thompson, Kayla Noel 29 Aug 2007 Sep, 2007 Jerry Nelson Thompson, Lea Ella Watkins 2 Dec 2002 Jan, 2003 Don Johnson Thompson, Lela 6 Apr 2007 Apr, 2007 Jerry Nelson Thompson, Lela Stewart 4 Feb 2003 Mar, 2003 Don Johnson Thompson, Leonard 23 Sep 2010 Oct, 2010 Jerry Nelson Thompson, Lester 2 Jul 2004 Jul, 2004 Jerry Nelson Thompson, Levi 26 Aug 1932 Jun, 2000 Jerry/Carol Nelson Thompson, Linda Ann Nov, 2013 Jerry Nelson Thompson, Lucille G. S. 19 Jun 2012 Jun, 2012 Jerry Nelson Thompson, Lydia Wallace 25 Nov 2004 Nov, 2004 Jerry Nelson Thompson, Margaret Ann 17 Mar 1933 Jun, 2000 Jerry/Carol Nelson Thompson, Margaret F. Gilless Sep, 2013 Jerry Nelson Thompson, Marissa Ann 25 Feb 2002 Mar, 2002 Don Johnson Thompson, Mary E. 8 Dec 1933 Jun, 2000 Jerry/Carol Nelson Thompson, Mary Jane 10 Jun 2009 Jun, 2009 Jerry Nelson Thompson, Mattie Evans 17 Aug 1966 Jan, 1999 Jerry Nelson Thompson, Maudie 22, 26 & 29 Jun 2001 Jul, 2001 Don Johnson Thompson, Mildred Davis 22 Jan 2009 Jan, 2009 Jerry Nelson Thomposn, Mildred Yokum 12 Oct 1951 Nov, 2006 Carol/Jerry Nelson Thompson, Newman Albert, Sr. 11 Jan 1999 Jan, 1999 Don Johnson Thompson, Norma Janet 25 Feb 2005 Feb, 2005 Jerry Nelson ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/25/1999 THOMPSON, JAMES LAWRANCE, SR. "RED" Owner of Red's Greenhouse and a heavy equipment operator, he died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, at LSU Medical Center Lallie Kemp Hospital. He was 59, a resident of Walker and a native of Hammond. Visiting at Shady Bower Pentecostal Church, Walker, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday. Religious services at the church at 10 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Harold G. Haynes and the Rev. Benny Jones. Interment in Salem Cemetery, Walker. Survived by his wife of 37 years, Sylvia Lott Thompson; three sons and daughters-in-law, James Jr. and Carole Thompson, John and Cindi Thompson and Andy and Lisa Thompson; a sister, Nancy Reed; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and a brother. Pallbearers will be Andy Thompson, James Thompson Jr., John Thompson, Kenny Lafferty, Bobby Lott and John Lott. He was a member of Shady Bower Pentecostal Church, Walker, and International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 406. Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/28/2002 THOMPSON, JAMES M. A resident and native of Baptist, he died Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2002, at his home. He was 75. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and after 8 a.m. Thursday. Religious service in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Carl Sullivan. Interment in James M. Thompson Cemetery. Survived by two sons, James L. Thompson, Baptist, and Jessie Thompson Sr., Natalbany; four daughters, Linda T. Valenti, Baptist, Margaret T. Werfel, Hammond, and Shirley Thompson and Lisa T. Harper, both of Baptist; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Lorena McDonald Thompson; six infant children, a grandchild, parents, two brothers and five sisters. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 6/1/2004 THOMPSON, JASON PAUL Visitation will be tonight at Geisler Funeral Home in Ponchatoula from 6 to 10 p.m. for Jason Paul Thompson. Thompson, 25, a Southeastern Louisiana University student, died Sunday, May 30, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond, as the result of complications following an accident. He worked at Spangler Engineering in Hammond and Xtra Innings. He was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church, a member of Masonic Lodge 160, Sigma Tau Gamma, and the Coastal Conservation Association. He is survived by his parents, Danny Paul Thompson and Libby Giacone Thompson of Hammond; two sisters, Kellie Thompson Hughes of Ocean Springs, Miss., and Courtney Paulette Thompson of Hammond; his grandfather, Paul Thompson of Ponchatoula; his grandmother, Julia Tucker Thompson of Ponchatoula; and his fiance, Stephanie Sharp of Hammond. His maternal grand- father, Kelly Giacone; and his maternal grandmother, Janie C. Giacone, preceded him in death. Visitation will continue Wednesday at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The funeral will be held at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Hammond, at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Rose Memorial Mausoleum in Hammond. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made payable to the Benefit of Jason Thompson at Florida Parishes Bank in Hammond, Tackle Hut in Ponchatoula or the Crescent Bar in Hammond. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/14/2002 THOMPSON, JEWEL Jewel Thompson, 80, died Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at the Hammond Nursing Home. He was a native of Franklinton. He is survived by four daughters, Ella Rose Thomas, JoAnn Thompson and Cassandra Paulette Thompson, all of Hammond, and Jacqueline Louise Thompson of Mandeville; three sons, Larry Dwayne Thompson of Chicago, Rickey Charles Thompson of Houston and Jewel Edward Thompson of Ponchatoula; three sisters, Ida Mae Causey, Marry Lee Chaple and Hynitha Taylor of Portland, Ore.; 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ophilia Thompson; eight brothers; three sisters; one son; and one grandchild. The Rev. Albert Brumfield conducted the funeral Saturday, and burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 3/22/2012 THOMPSON, JEWEL EDWARD Mr. Jewel Thompson, 44, passed away on March 19, 2012, at Baton Rouge General Hospital. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Marilyn Hughes-Thompson, his son, Marcus Brooks, four sisters; Ella Rose Thomas, Joann & Cassandra Thompson and Jacqueline L Winston and three brothers; Larry, William and Ricky Thompson. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ophelia Thomas and Jewel Thompson, and one brother. Visitation will take place on Friday, March 23, 2012, at N. A. James Funeral Home from 4 until 8 p.m. Elder John Burris will conduct funeral services on Saturday March 24,2012 at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Church, 400 E. Park Street, Hammond, LA. Interment will follow at Davis Memorial Cemetery, Tickfaw, La. N. A. James Funeral Home of Hammond, in charge of arrangements. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 12/16/2010 THOMPSON, JEWEL RAY Jewel Ray Thompson passed away on Monday, December 13, 2010 at the age of 78. Jewel was one of 13 children of Grace McIntyre Thompson and Daniel Preston Thompson of Ponchatoula, LA. Jewel married Jimmie Ann Berger in 1955. They had two sons, Gregory James (Renat/) and Brian Duane Thompson (Kelly), four grandchildren, Britty, Valerie, Tyler and Landon, and one great grandson Gregory James Leeper. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service at Madisonville Presbyterian Church, 705 Pine Street, Madisonville, LA 70447 on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 10:00 am. Visitation at church from 9:00 am until service time. Arrangements by Bagnell & Son Funeral Home of Covington, LA. To view and sign the family guest book, please visit www.bagnellfuneralhome.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/13/2010 THOMPSON, JOHN WAYNE A resident of Walker, he died at 1 a.m. Thursday, March 11, 2010, in an automobile accident in Walker. He was 44 and a native of Hammond. Visiting at Shady Bower Pentecostal Church, North Walker Road, Walker, on Sunday, March 14, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting continues at the church on Monday, March 15, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by Bennie Jones. Interment in Salem Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Cynthia Thompson; mother, Sylvia Thompson-Stewart; two daughters, Leslie and Ivy; a son, Gary; two brothers, James Thompson and Andrew Thompson; and two grandchildren, Ashton and Cheyenne. Preceded in death by his father, James L. Thompson. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and cooking. "To know him was to love him." Arrangements by Renaissance Services Inc., of Gonzales, (225) 644-2976. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 7/28/2006 THOMPSON, JONATHAN RYAN Albany - Jonathan Ryan Thompson, 25-years-old of Albany, Louisiana, died Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at his residence. He was born Tuesday, September 23, 1980, in Hammond, Louisiana. Surviving are his mother, Carolyn Stewart of Albany; daughter, Montana Thompson and her mother, Misty Viola of Independence; half brother, Derek Thompson of Albany; and grandparents, Helen M. Stewart of Albany, and Katie Thompson of Hammond. He was preceded in death by grandfathers, Hosey Stewart of Albany, and Marion Thompson of Hammond. Friends will be received Saturday, July 29 at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond from 6:00 until 10:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 8:00 a.m. until services at the funeral home chapel. Services will be held at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Sunday, July 30, 2006 at with Rev. Jerry Dennis officiating. Interment will follow in the New Haven Baptist Church Cemetery, Albany, Louisiana 70466. Email condolences to: hmckneely@i-55.com / subject line: Thompson. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/22/2013 THOMPSON, JOSEPH EUGENE Joseph Eugene Thompson, age 86 years, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2013. Beloved husband of Fay Adams Thompson. Father of Terri Lynn Bozeman, Susan D. Thompson, Michael Eugene Thompson (Linda) and E. Ray Thompson (Robbin). Brother of Claudia Castell, Margaret Blanchard, Louise Traylor and Boyd Thompson. Grandfather of Mary Bozeman Lindsay, Niki Husser, Heather Roper, Leslie Thompson and Mitch Thompson. Also survived by 8 great-grandchildren. Son of the late Daniel Preston Thompson and Grace McIntyre Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a graduate of Ponchatoula High School and the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He was a United States Navy veteran serving during World War II. Funeral services will be private. Arrangements by Bagnell & Son Funeral Home of Covington, LA. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 12/9/2008 THOMPSON, JOSIE JENKINS Josie Jenkins Thompson, 88, of Hammond, died Saturday, December 6, 2008 in Landmark Nursing Center. She was born Sunday, December 21, 1919 in Pine Grove, Louisiana, daughter of the late Ben & the late Bonnie Fletcher Jenkins. Surviving are 2 sons & daughters-in-law, Glenn & Loretta Thompson, Ronald & Mary Ann Thompson; a brother, Harold Jenkins; 7 grand- children, Lisa Gill, Mark, Rodney, Kevin, Jason, Jaimie, and Jeremy Thompson; 11 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Thompson; parents; 2 brothers, James & Troy Jenkins; 3 sisters, Alice Jones, Lucille Kelly, Willie Lea Lossette. Friends were received Monday, December 8, 2008, at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula after 9:00 am until services begin at 11:00 am in the funeral home chapel. Interment will followed in the Parklawn Memorial Gardens, Hammond. An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.harrymckneely.com ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 9/25/2003 THOMPSON, JUSTINA KREKO ALBANY - Justina Kreko Thompson, 75, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2003, at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a member of Hungarian Presbyterian Church and the Albany Homemakers Club. She is survived by one son, Bolivar Thompson of Albany; one daughter, Doris T. Walzer of Albany; one sister, Mary Jane Leonard of Pensacola, Fla.; two brothers, James E. Kreko of Louisville, Ky., and Franklin Kreko of Hammond; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Thompson; and two brothers, Paul Robert Kreko and Joseph E. Kreko. Visitation will be Friday at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Albany Hungarian Presbyterian Church Cemetery. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/29/2004 THOMPSON, KATHY LYNN St. Bernard Parish -- Kathy Lynn Thompson, 41, died Sunday, June 27, 2004. A native of Hammond, she was employed with Tastee Donuts and Big Lots. She is survived by two children, Terry and Amber Thompson; two sisters, Paula Effler and Doni Quinney; one brother, Michael Thompson; and her parents, Erlene Eady and John H. Thompson Sr. One brother, Johnny Thompson, preceded her in death. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the funeral at noon at Vickers, Verrette and Dornan Funeral Home, Chalmette. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 8/29/2007 THOMPSON, KAYLA NOEL Kayla Noel Thompson was born December 3, 1988 and returned home to God at 7:15 a.m., August 27, 2007 at her home in Tickfaw. She was 18. Kayla attended Independence High School and was in her first year as a pre-med student at Southeastern Louisiana University. Her love for life and joy for living surrounded her with countless friends. Her tenacity and kindness were a source of pride and inspiration for her loving family. Her affection for all of creation was apparent in her words, her actions and her causes. She is survived by her loving and devoted parents, Ben and Lucille Thompson of Tickfaw; mother, Edna Hollene Watts, Independence; brother, Jarred A. Wrinkles, Independence; aunts, Devra White of Pensacola, Florida and Pat Haston of Sparta, Tennessee. 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 on Thursday, August 30 at 10:00 a.m. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and again on Thursday beginning at 9:00 a.m. until Rev. Joe Stafford conducts the funeral service at 10. Kayla was an avid lover of animals. She was a supporter and member of "People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals." In lieu of flowers, her family desires that donations be made in honor of Kayla Noel Thompson to: PETA, 501 Front Street, Norfolk, VA 23510. After a long and painful illness, the Lord decided to call her to his side and end her suffering. Her absence leaves an incomprehensible void in the hearts of those that knew her. No truer friend, caring sibling or loving child has ever been nor will ever be. The world is a darker place Without the brightness of your Soul to light our way. You will be missed and forever loved By all you touched. We love you, Kayla. . . Sleep sound in God's arms tonight. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 12/02/2002 THOMPSON, LEA ELLA WATKINS ALBANY - Lea Ella Watkins Thompson, 77, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 2002, at her home. She was a native of Hammond and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Albany. She is survived by two sons, Richard Watkins of Pumpkin Center and Albin "K.K." Watkins of Albany; one daughter, Tommie Lee Wild of Albany; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Watkins; second husband, O.D. Thompson; and one brother, Lewis V. Albin. Visitation will be Tuesday at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, from 10 a.m. until the funeral at noon. Burial will be in Bethlehem Baptist Church, Albany. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/6/2007 THOMPSON, LELA Ms. Lela Thompson, age 80, a loving sister and devoted aunt to many nieces and nephews, Ms. Lela passed away Thursday, April 5, 2007 at Belle Maison Nursing Home in Ponchatoula. She was a resident of Ponchatoula and a member of Natalbany Baptist Church. Lela adored her many nieces and nephews and looked forward to her annual Christmas Party where she cherished the memories of the time she spent gathering presents and preparing food for all her family. She is survived by one sister, Jeanette Brown of Ponchatoula; brothers, Richard Thompson of Hammond and John Thompson of Ponchatoula. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hwy 190, west of Hammond on Saturday, April 7 at 11:00 a.m. conducted by Dr. Rodney Taylor. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home chapel beginning at 8:00 a.m. until the service time. Interment will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 2/04/2003 THOMPSON, LELA STEWART AMITE - Lela Stewart Thompson, 87, died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, Independence. She was a native of Amite. She is survived by one sister, Beulah Brook of Baton Rouge; one brother, Allen Stewart of Denham Springs; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron Thompson; one son, one daughter, three sisters and her parents. Visitation will be today at Butler Chapel AME Zion Church, from 5 p.m. until the Rev. Francis Williams conducts the funeral at 7. Burial will be in Butler's Cemetery, Amite. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 9/23/2010 THOMPSON, LEONARD Leonard Thompson , 79 years old of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, died September 17, 2010, at North Oaks Medical Center. He was born on July 25, 1931, in Callahan, FL son of the late Mack Thompson and the late Hannah Clark Thompson Surviving are wife, Sandra Thompson; daughter & son-in-law, Stacy & Barry Rose; daughter & son-in-law, Amy & Bobby Walker; children, Bobbie, Faye, Alen, Ray, Jesse, Vincent, Zandel, Sharon, David; granddaughter, Kayla Thompson; grandson, Luke Harrell; grandson, Coty Walker; grandson Aiden Walker; brother, Ed Thompson; many other grandchildren & great- grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his brothers and sisters. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 7/2/2004 THOMPSON, LESTER Kentwood -- Lester Thompson, 84, died Tuesday, June 29, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He is survived by his wife, Irvia L. Thompson of Kentwood; three sons, Lester Thompson Jr. of Memphis, Tenn., James William and Joseph Thompson, both of Kentwood; two foster sons, Melvin L. Thompson and Darrius D. Thompson, both of Kentwood; five daughters, Patricia A. Thompson, Joann Thompson, Margie Cation, Hilda Tucker and Ruby M. Thompson, all of Kentwood; six sisters, Josephine Richardson of Roseland, Melissa Williams of Amite, Ruthia Pearl Clark of Tangipahoa, Linda Thompson of Hammond, Joann Thompson of Clarksdale, Miss., and Liza Lane Thompson of Florida; two brothers, Howard Thompson of Amite, and Robert Thompson Jr. of Hammond; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lena Thompson; his father, Robert Thompson; his stepmother, Ruby Thompson; and three brothers, Eugene, Fred and Dale Thompson. Visitation will be Monday at Sweethome Baptist Church, Kentwood, from noon until the funeral at 1 p.m., the Rev. Lee Allen Pounds officiating. Burial will be at Sweethome Cemetery, Kentwood. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator on: 8/26/1932 THOMPSON, LEVI 26 Aug 1932; p. 4, col. 6: Levi Thompson, near 100 years, died Sunday in Hammond. Funeral at Greenville Baptist Church on Monday. Interment in negro section of Greenlawn Cemetery, Hammond. ******************************************************************************** Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond, LA THOMPSON, LINDA ANN Age 52 and a resident of Tickfaw, Linda passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at her residence. Linda leaves behind her longtime companion, Charles Calvin; children, Jennifer Lynn and Brandon Lee Thompson, along with her only grandson, Brandon Paul Thompson. She is also survived by her mother, Mary Ann Thompson; sisters, Brenda Faye, Debra Darlene and Lisa Marie Thompson; brothers, Richard Wayne and James Lee Thompson, as well as, numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding Linda in death were her father, Bert Johnson Thompson; brother, Bert Johnson Thompson, Jr.; uncles, Andrew Michael Koleszar, Jr. and John Henry Koleszar; grandparents, Andrew and Annie Mae Kropog Koleszar, Luther Lee and Gladys Thompson. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the religious services from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, west of Hammond, on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at 2:00 p.m., with visiting beginning at 12:00 p.m. Rev. Carlin Sanders will officiate the services and interment will follow in New Life Baptist Church Cemetery. Condolences and other information are available online at www.thompsoncares.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/19/2012 THOMPSON, LUCILLE GILL STEVENS Lucille Gill Stevens Thompson passed away Sunday, June 17, 2012. She was born October 4, 1931 in Roseland, LA to the late Otto and Esther Gill. She was the beloved wife of Ben O.D. Stevens, from this union two sons were born, Alvin Ben Stevens (Alice) and Charles Wayne Stevens. After O.D.'s death she married Hezzie Elliott Thompson in 1975 and moved to Covington, LA. When the two families joined she came to love her two stepsons, Barry Thompson (Ellouise) and Bruce Thompson (Eugenie). She was the sister of Dedrick Gill (Gayle) of French Settlement, LA and is survived by seven grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husbands, Ben O.D. Stevens and Hezzie E. Thompson; one son, Charles Wayne Stevens; one grandson, David Thompson; and one greatgrandson, Michael Thompson. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave., Covington, LA 70433. A wake is scheduled for Tuesday, June 19, 2012 from 6-9 PM with visiting hours at the funeral home beginning Wednesday at 9:00 AM. Interment at the Roseland- Arcola Cemetery in Roseland, LA will immediately follow services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Covington "Young at Heart" ministry or to the Volunteer Guild at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. Sign the family guestbook online at www.ejfieldingfh.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 11/25/2004 THOMPSON, LYDIA WALLACE A resident and native of Independence, she died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004, in Hammond. She was 82. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and in the chapel from 8 a.m. until service at 2 p.m. Saturday. Interment in Durbin Cemetery, Independence. She is survived by her son, Donald Pittman, Independence; two daughters, Oneda Kinchen, Gonzales, and Gloria Coslan, Tickfaw; 15 grandchildren; 16 great- grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lilly Bergeron, Independence, Catherine Morgan, Albany, and Louise Morgan, Baton Rouge; and two brothers, Morgan Wallace Jr., Denham Springs, and Ambrose Wallace, Jasper, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Morgan and Ada Quave Wallace; three daughters, Betty Leonard Murphee, Evie Leonard Martin and Patricia Leonard McCarroll; grandson, DeWayne Swerer; great- granddaughter, Amanda Wall; and sister, Lela Pisciotta. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator on: 3/17/1933 THOMPSON, MARGARET ANN 17 Mar 1933; p. 4; col. 7: Mrs. Margaret Ann Thompson, 82, died at Baptist, west of Hammond. Funeral was Wednesday in Baptist; interment in Baptist Cemetery. Mother of three sons, Ed., Lee and Eli Thompson; three daughters, Mrs. J. A. White, Mrs. George Siple and Mrs. Harry Lawson. ******************************************************************************** Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, LA THOMPSON, MARGARET ROSE FORET GILLESS Margaret Rose Foret Gilless Thompson, 81 years old, a 50 year resident of Robert, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2013, at her residence surrounded by loving family and friends. Margaret was born on Sunday, January 24, 1932, in Terrebonne Parish. Mrs. Thompson attended The New Beginnings Church in Loranger, and worked in nutritional services at North Oaks for 25 years. Surviving are daughter & son-in-law, Sue Ellen and William (Bill) Fletcher, son & daughter-in-law, James Floyd and Ethel Gilless, sons, Blaine Harlan Gilless and David Troy Gilless, brothers & sisters-in-law, Joseph and Marie Foret, Calvin and Rosie Foret, grandsons, Joseph Samuel Fletcher, John, Michael, and Joseph D. Gilless. She is preceded in death by parents, Louis and Rose Fitch Foret, first husband, Joseph Floyd Gilless, husband, Angus Thompson, brothers, Roy, Louis, Morgan, Herman, and Leroy Foret. Friends will be received Sunday, September 8, 2013 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Harry McKneely & Son Hammond. Services will be held at Funeral Home Chapel - Hammond, Monday, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Jim Carlisle officiating. Interment will follow in the Sand Hill Cemetery Ponchatoula, Louisiana. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 2/25/2002 THOMPSON, MARISSA ANN ALBANY - Marissa Ann Thompson, infant, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She is survived by her parents, Randall and Theresa Thompson of Albany; one sister, Elizabeth Thompson of Albany; her paternal grandmother, Elaine Thompson of Ponchatoula; her paternal grandfather, Randall Caples of Albany; her maternal grandmother, Patricia Frost of Ponchatoula; her maternal grandfather, Steven Frost of Monroe; and her paternal great-grandmother, Lela Thompson of Albany. She was preceded in death by her paternal great-grandfather, Newman Thompson. A graveside service will be Tuesday at Gatlin Cemetery, north of Baptist, at 11 a.m. Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, is in charge. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator on: 12/08/1933 THOMPSON, MARY E. 8 Dec 1933; p. 2, col. 3: Mrs. Mary E. Thompson, 88, died Monday in Hammond. Widow of Dr. Waddy Thompson. Funeral Tuesday; interment in Greenlawn Cemetery, Hammond. Survived by grandson, Herbert Tucker of Hammond; nephew, Robert Dunn. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 6/10/2009 THOMPSON, MARY JANE Mary Jane Thompson, 62 years old of Independence, LA, died Sunday, June 7, 2009, in Baton Rouge. Mary was born on Friday, November 1, 1946, in New Orleans. Surviving are her 3 sons & daughters-in-law, Gregory Louis Thompson and Deborah Thompson, Robert Wayne Thompson and Debbie Thompson, David Allen Thompson and Denise Thompson; Great Aunt, Dolores Pechon; 2 brothers, Louis F. Pechon Jr. and David Alton Pechon; sister, Kathleen Ouida Pechon. She is also survived by two grandchildren.She is preceded in death by parents, Louis Pechon and Florence Childers Pechon. Friends will be received Thursday, June 11, 2009, at St. Albert Catholic Church from 3:00 P.M. until services. Services will be held at St. Albert Catholic Church, Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 5:00 P.M. with Fr. Randy M. Cuevas, S.T.L. officiating. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. ******************************************************************************** Source: The News-Digest; Amite, LA; Wednesday, August 17, 1966; p. 8 THOMPSON, MATTIE EVANS Mattie Thompson Dies Aug. 11 Mrs. Mattie Evans Thompson died Thursday in Amite. She was 84 years old and a lifelong resident of Amite. Religious services were held at the First Baptist Church in Amite on Saturday, conducted by Rev. Arnall Richardson. She is survived by two sons, Young and Russell, both of Amite; a daughter, Mrs. J. M. Walter, Baker; four sisters, Mrs. Rosa Tiche, Amite, Mrs. Emma Grubbs, Longview, Wash.; Mrs. Katie Albee, Baton Rouge and Mrs. Willie Thompson, Hammond; two brothers, John Wesley Evans, Georgeville, and Gridley W. Evans, Denham Springs; 11 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/29/2001 THOMPSON, MAUDIE AMITE - Maudie Thompson, 61, died Saturday, June 16, 2001, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, Independence. She was a native of Osyka, Miss. She is survived by one daughter, Sharon Denise Thompson of Amite; five stepdaughters, Jackie Thompson Perry, Valerie, Patricia, Tammy and Carlas Thompson, all of Amite; one stepson, Archie Thompson Jr. of Amite; three sisters, Beatrice Butler of Pascagoula, Miss., Maudine Warner of Amite and Audrey Brown of Roseland; six brothers, O.B.D. Brumfield of Milwaukee, Elijah Stewart and Lemonia Brown, both of Roseland, Joseph Brown of Amite, Jaspher Brown of Independence, and David Robinson of Hammond. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Thompson Sr.; her parents, Frank Robinson and Marie Brumfield; one sister, Bobbie Johnson; two brothers, George Gatlin and Doyle Brumfield; two stepdaughters, Sandra and Lenell Thompson; and one stepson, Gregory Thompson. The funeral was Saturday at Mount Gillian Baptist Church, Roseland, and burial was in Butler's Cemetery, Amite. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, was in charge. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 1/22/2009 THOMPSON, MILDRED DAVIS "I am now home in heaven, oh so happy and so bright. There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light." Our beloved Mildred Davis Thompson was called home at 1:03 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg. She was 87 and a lifelong resident of St. Helena Parish. Mrs. Mildred is survived by two brothers, Huey Davis and wife Doris and Wilson Davis and wife Mary, all of Amite; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Thompson; parents, George and Caroline Reeves Davis; and a sister, Lillie Davis Newell. Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, I-55 North at La. 16 West, Amite, on Thursday, Jan. 22, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting at Hillsdale Baptist Church on Friday, Jan. 23, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Jim McGriff officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to International Mission Board of Southern Baptist Convention for Guatemala Kekchi Indians Food Projects, P.O. Box 6767, Richmond, VA 23230-0767 or contributions may be made locally to the Hillsdale Baptist Church for the same mission fund, Hillsdale Baptist Church Guatemala Kekchi Indians Food Projects, 3621 La. 1045, Amite, LA 70422. An online guestbook is available at www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com. McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located next to Coggins-Gentry Ford. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 10/12/1951 THOMPSON, MILDRED YOKUM Requiem mass for Mrs. Dan C. Thompson, wife of the City Marshal of Canton, Miss., who died Saturday, was held Monday in Hammond. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery; the Thomas Funeral Home was in charge. She was the former Miss Mildred Yokum of Hammond. She died on her 40th birthday; born October 6, 1911 and lived here until her marriage to Mr. Thompson twenty years ago. She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Carolyn Kay, 8, of Canton; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard W. Yokum of Hammond; one brother, Attorney Leonard E. Yokum of Hammond. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/11/1999 THOMPSON, NEWMAN ALBERT, SR. A retired employee of the Department of Wildlife & Fisheries and a former employee of Holy Ghost Catholic School cafeteria, he died Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999, at his residence in Pumpkin Center. He was 70 and a native of Pumpkin Center. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home chapel, Hammond, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday and after 8 a.m. Tuesday. Religious services at the funeral home chapel at 10 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Joseph Puma. Interment in Gatlin Cemetery. Survived by wife, Lela Stewart Thompson, Baptist; two sons, Newman "Bubba" Thompson Jr. and Robert Lee Thompson, both of Baptist; a daughter, Theresa Elaine Thompson, Albany; a sister, Ora Nell Farris, Hammond; three brothers, Brent Thompson and Faust Thompson, both of Pumpkin Center, and Louis Thompson, Central; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a son, George Rodney Thompson; parents, William and Vera Gatlin Thompson; and three brothers, Lucious Thompson, George Thompson and Warren Thompson. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 2/25/2005 THOMPSON, NORMA JANET Loranger -- Norma Janet Thompson, 80, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, at her home. A native of New Orleans, she was a retired secretary with a Naval support facility. She is survived by her daughter, Gayle Thompson Foster of Loranger; one son, Thomas Nolan Thompson of Slidell; one sister, Elaine B. Janet of Metairie; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Edward Thompson; her parents, Lawrence and Mary Janet; three sisters and one brother. Visitation will be Friday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m. with a religous service at 7:30. ******************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/thompson2.txt