Travis obituaries, Tangipahoa Parish (A-L), 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 Travis, Alton Parker, Sr. 17 Jun 2009 Jun 2009 Jerry Nelson Travis, Araminta Bennett 14 Jan 2011 Jan 2011 Jerry Nelson Travis, Arthur Reid 11 Sep 1998 Oct 1998 Don Johnson Travis, Cleve Jerry 19 Mar 2008 Mar 2008 Jerry Nelson Travis, Clyde Ray 31 Jan 2013 Feb 2013 Jerry Nelson Travis, Dennis Wayne 8 Aug 2003 Aug 2003 Don Johnson Travis, Dorothy Imelda Garner 10 Jul 2003 Jul 2003 Don Johnson Travis, Douglas Herman, Sr. 13 Dec 2000 Dec 2000 Don Johnson Travis, Elijah T., Sr. 21 Oct 2005 Nov 2005 Jerry Nelson Travis, Elizabeth Rachel Crawford 16 May 2007 May 2007 Jerry Nelson Travis, Gary Virgil 27 Apr 2008 May 2008 Jerry Nelson Travis, Gracie Marguerite 24 Sep 1997 Oct 1998 Don Johnson Travis, Houston Earl, Sr. 6 Nov 2007 Nov 2007 Jerry Nelson Travis, James 6 Mar 2008 Mar 2008 Jerry Nelson Travis, Johnie Ray 30 May 2001 May 2001 Don Johnson Travis, Joyce McNabb 22 Jan 2008 Jan 2008 Jerry Nelson Travis, Joyce W. 23 Aug 2004 Sep 2004 Jerry Nelson Travis, Keith 1 Jun 2013 Jun 2013 Jerry Nelson Travis, Lena Opal Williams 7 Oct 2000 Oct 2000 Don Johnson Travis, Linda Faye 12 Nov 2010 Nov 2010 Jerry Nelson Travis, Linda Hyde 26 Jun 2011 Jul 2011 Jerry Nelson Travis, Loyce Holmes 16 Aug 2012 Aug 2012 Jerry Nelson ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/17/2009 TRAVIS, ALTON PARKER, SR. Alton Parker Travis Sr. died at 9:30 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2009, at his home near Kentwood. He was 86, a native and resident of Kentwood. Mr. Travis was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church, Kentwood, on Wednesday, June 17, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and on Thursday, June 18, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Gibbie McMillian and the Rev. Richard Sandberg. Interment in New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. He is survived by a son, Alton P. Travis Jr. and wife Linda; six grandchildren, Carrie Abadie King and husband Jeff, Ramona Abadie Bacino and husband Jeff, Elizabeth Hughes Smith and husband John, Fannie Hughes Allen and husband David, Sutton Taylor Travis and wife Stephanie, and Cullyn Lea Travis; seven great-grandchildren, Eli Allen, Samuel Smith, Allie Smith, Savana Allen, Jordan Allen, Sophia Bacino and Joseph Bacino; two brothers, Winfred Travis and Billy Travis, both of Kentwood; and a sister, Dorothy Hughes, Kentwood. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eliza Easley Travis; daughter, Diane A. Hughes; parents, Walter and Netty Travis; three brothers, Lee, E.D. and Lige Travis; and three sisters, Ethel Travis, Marie Blades and Rosa Travis. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, is in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/14/2011 TRAVIS, ARAMINTA BENNETT "POLLY" A native and resident of St. Helena Parish, she died at 5:35 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, at St. Helena Parish Hospital, Greensburg. She was 81, born June 12, 1929. She is survived by three daughters, Connie Jenkins and husband Jerry, McComb, Miss., Valerie Lane and husband Bobby, Ponchatoula, and Barbara Carter and husband Clay, Franklinton; son, Huey B. "Bubba" Travis and wife Lorie, Greensburg; sister, Eloise "Nan" Johnson, Clinton; brother, James D. "Teen" Bennett, Greensburg; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Huey Marvin Travis; parents, Curlie and Rosalie Bennett; and two brothers, Harry and George Bennett. Visitation at Pine Ridge Methodist Church from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, and from 10 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by Brother Matt Booty. Interment in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Pine Ridge. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pine Ridge Methodist Church. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Helena Parish Hospital and Nursing Home for their kindness. Arrangements by McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 9/11/1998 TRAVIS, ARTHUR REID Owner and operator of Travis Trucking, Arcola, for seven years and retired from United Transportation, Houston, with 30 years of service, he died at 8:09 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 1998, at Columbia Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 56, a resident of Arcola and a native of Independence. Visiting at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, with Masonic services at 8 p.m. Visiting at the funeral home, 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Alan House. Interment in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery. Survived by wife, Myra Fay Fussell Travis, Arcola; a daughter, Fay Elizabeth Sanchez, Houston; two grandsons, Michael Joseph Sanchez and Matthew Jared Sanchez; a sister, Marilyn T. Rutland, Arcola; two brothers, Douglas H. Travis Sr., Chesbrough, and Donnie W. Travis, Arcola; mother, Margurite Travis Vernon, Arcola; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by a son, Willie Reid Travis II; and father, Willie Reid Travis. He was a member of Galena Park Eastern Star Chapter No. 884, Galena Park, Texas, Galena Park Masonic Lodge No. 1290, AF&AM, and a 32nd degree member of Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, S.J., Houston. He was a member of Arabia Temple A.A.O.N.M.S, Houston. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/19/2008 TRAVIS, CLEVE JERRY Cleve Jerry Travis died at 4:50 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at Veterans Administration Medical Center in Biloxi, Miss. He was 81, a native of St. Helena Parish and a resident of Kiln, Miss. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, serving with the 1st Marine Division on Palau and Okinawa Islands. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church, Kentwood, was on Tuesday, March 18, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Gibbie McMillan. Interment in New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. Survived by his nieces, Cynthia Caparole and Patricia Braden, both of New York, and Judy Easley, Prairieville; and nephews, Dennis Travis and Cary Travis, both of Montpelier, Brian Travis, Greensburg, and Anthony Konopka and Walter Konopka, both of New York. Preceded in death by his parents, Walter "Bud" Travis and Maude B. Travis; sister, Norma Konopka; brothers, Ray Travis and Kenneth Travis; and nephew, Kenneth Travis Jr. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Zion Baptist Church. Arrangements by McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, www.mckneelys.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/31/2013 TRAVIS, CLYDE RAY "BILLY" With sadness in our hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, daddy, and Paw on January 28, 2013. He was 87 years old, a life long resident of the Pine Ridge Community, Kentwood, Louisiana and served in the US Navy aboard the USS ABSD4. After fulfilling his tour of duty, he returned to St. Helena Parish, married Doris Hutchinson and became a dairy farmer for 53 years, and later a beef cattleman. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years and 11 months, Doris Hutchinson Travis; his children and their spouses, Terry and Dell Travis, Betty and Lynn Day, Marilyn and Randy Taylor; his grandchildren and spouses, Melissa Day, Travis and Grace Day, Brantley and Brandi Taylor, Ryan and Beth Travis, Anna Maria and Trey Bullinger, Courtney and Michael Passman, Angela and Paul Kimball and Holly Travis Chaney; his great grandchildren that added much joy to his life, Blase and Bella Taylor, Emma and John Travis Day, George Taylor and Lawson Bullinger, Michael Charles and Dayne Passman, Alice Travis, Reagan Kimball and Sean Cappello; sister, Dorothy Travis Hughes. Preceded in death by grandson, Brent Thomas Travis; his parents Walter and Nettie McMillan Travis; five brothers, Lee, Winfred, E.D., Lige and Alton, and three sisters, Ethel Travis, Marie Travis Blades and Rose Travis; father and mother in law, Cleon and Mattie Hutchinson and brother in law Cleon Hutchinson, Jr. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church, 3893 Hwy 440, Kentwood from 6:00PM - 9:00PM. Visitation will resume Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 11:00AM until services at 3:00PM at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church. Rev. Kevin Smith and Rev. Gibbie McMillian will be conducting the services. Pallbearers will be Travis Day, Brantley Taylor, Ryan Travis, Michael Passman and Trey Bullinger. Interment in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. Please visit the guestbook at www.mckneelys.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/08/2003 TRAVIS, DENNIS WAYNE A resident of Woodstock, Ga., he died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2003, in Atlanta. He was 17 and a native of Houma. Visitation at Chesbrough Baptist Church, Chesbrough, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. John David Stewart. Interment in Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa. He is survived by his mother, Judy Hill Travis, Woodstock; father, Norman Wayne Travis, Acworth, Ga.; a sister, Beverlee Kathrina Woods, Mabelton, Ga.; a brother, Stephen Fred Dillon, Tylertown, Miss.; a niece, Claudia Michelle Wood, Mabelton; a nephew, William Edward Wood, Mabelton; grandmothers, Katherine Jones, McComb, Miss., and Pearl Travis Dykes, Tangipahoa; stepgrandfather, Coy Dykes, Tangipahoa; special friend, Tommy Gilder, Acworth; girlfriend, Brianna Cantrell, Holly Springs, Ga.; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his grandfathers, William Hill Jr. and Dennis Travis; great-grandparents, Garth and Vera McDavit; and an uncle, Charles Hill. He was a member of Glade Road Baptist Church, Acworth. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 7/10/2003 TRAVIS, DOROTHY IMELDA GARNER A resident of Kentwood, she died at 11:36 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2003, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 74 and a native of St. Helena Parish. Visitation at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church, Pine Ridge, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Visiting at the church from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Ken Norton and the Rev. Eddie Morgan. Interment in Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa. Survived by a daughter, Jessie Travis-Gill; four sons, Jerry Travis, John "Bo" Travis, Joey Travis and Jimmy Travis; a brother, Edward Garner; a sister, Georgia Stafford; 13 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Leroy Travis; parents, Emily and George Garner; two brothers, Phillips and Jeffie Garner; and three sisters, Suzanna Sibley, Lola Whitehead and Mary Jo Mergen White. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 12/13/2000 TRAVIS, DOUGLAS HERMAN, SR. A resident of Chesbrough, he died at 9:10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, 2000, at his home. He was 56 and a native of Madisonville. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Bob Simpson. Interment in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. Survived by his wife, Betty Harling Travis, Chesbrough; a daughter, Tracie Travis Linford, Woodstock, Ga.; three sons, Herman Travis, Chesbrough, Peyton Travis, Kentwood, and Reid Travis, Chesbrough; mother, Margurite W. Vernon, Arcola; a sister, Marilyn T. Rutland, Arcola; a brother, Donnie Travis, Arcola; and nine grandchildren, James Ballard, Josh Ballard, Wesley Travis, Jessie Travis, Shelby Travis, Lewis Travis, Landon Travis, Jacob Travis and Sammy Travis. Preceded in death by his father, Reid Travis; a brother, Arthur Reid Travis; and grandparents, Herman Hardy Travis, Ethel Brabham Travis, Claude Wilkinson, Ellen Bailey Wilkinson and Matalie Spring Wilkinson. Memorial donations may be made to North Oaks Hospice. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 10/21/2005 TRAVIS, ELIJAH T., SR. "LIGE" Elijah T. "Lige" Travis Sr. died at 2:21 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, 2005, at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg. He was 84, a native and resident of Kentwood and a deacon of The Lord's Church. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, on Friday from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Visitation resumes on Saturday at The Lord's Church, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Jeff Rankin. Interment in New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. He is survived by his two sons, Tommy D. Travis and Elijah T. "Lige" Travis Jr., both of Kentwood; two daughters, Patsy Brumfield and Janet Alessi, both of Kentwood; nine grandchildren, Toni Black, Tricia Day, Jessica Travis, Marshal Travis, Aimee Travis, Baili Travis, Skylar Alessi, Lige Travis and Remi Alessi; three great-grand- children, Ben Black, Barrett Black and Brianna Black; three brothers, Winfred Travis Sr., Alton Travis and Billy Travis, all of Kentwood; and a sister, Dorothy Hughes, Kentwood. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite Yarborough Travis; his parents, Walter and Nettie Travis; infant son, Richard Travis; grandson, Davy Travis; granddaughter, Gracie Travis; two brothers, Lee Travis and E.D. Travis; and two sisters, Ethel Travis and Marie Blades. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 5/16/2007 TRAVIS, ELIZABETH RACHEL CRAWFORD A resident of Denham Springs, she died at 8:10 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2007, at Hospice of Baton Rouge. She was 56 and a native of Franklinton. She retired from the Louisiana Department of Labor with 30 years of service. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, on Wednesday, May 17, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Interment in New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. Survived by her husband of 38 years, George Lee Travis, Denham Springs; two daughters, Mariam Whiddon and husband Matt of Baker, and Rebecca Rink and husband Andy of Denham Springs; son, John Travis and wife Carey of Franklinton; four grandchildren, Whitney, Kimberly and Wesley Rink, and Megan Travis; and two sisters, Voncille Stevens and BeBee Stevens, both of Franklinton. Preceded in death by her parents, Van and Maude Dean Crawford. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Hospice of Baton Rouge for their care and compassion. For more information, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 4/27/2008 TRAVIS, GARY VIRGIL Gary Virgil Travis died at 9:15 a.m. on Friday, April 25, 2008, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was 66, a native of Roseland and a resident of Kentwood. Mr. Travis was a class of 1959 graduate of Amite High School. He received a degree from LSU School of Banking. His banking career began at First Guaranty Bank, Amite, in 1966, and spanned 42 years at Central Progressive Bank, Kentwood and First Guaranty Bank, Kentwood, as manager and vice president. He was a member of Amite City Lodge 175, F&AM and was owner of The End of the Lane Mountain Biking Trail, Kentwood. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday and at Roseland Baptist Church, Roseland, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 5:30 p.m. Monday. Services conducted by the Rev. John Scaffner, the Rev. Gary Wieborg and the Rev. Neal Barr. Special music will be performed by Denny Barr. Sunset service will be held at Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland. Survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Gilbert and Susan Travis, Fort Smith, Ark.; nephews, Mark Travis and his wife, Jennifer, Fayetteville, Ark., and James Travis and his wife, Sarah, Fort Smith; great-nephew, Luke Travis, Fayetteville; great-niece, Helen Travis, Fayetteville; longtime family friends, Craig T. Martin, Connie Thomas and Candy Dyson; and man's best friend and faithful companion, Sweetie. Preceded in death by wife, Joyce Wynn Travis; and parents, Hardy Virgil Travis and Ethel Rutland Travis. Pallbearers will be Mark Travis, James Travis, Chuck Reid, Peyton Travis, Tom Evans, M.D., Advell Ricks, Stan Dameron and William L. Travis III. Honorary pallbearers are Danny Richardson, Wayne Verbene, Ronny Hayden, Mitchell Massey, Frank Broussard and Michael Lofaso. Memorial contributions may be made to Joyce Travis Memorial Scholarship Fund at Southeastern Louisiana University. For information, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 9/24/1997 TRAVIS, GRACIE MARGUERITE A resident of Kentwood, she died Monday, Sept. 22, 1997, at Ochsner Foundation Hospital, Jefferson. She was a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday. Visiting at New Zion Baptist Church, 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Chris Watkins. Interment in New Zion Cemetery. Survived by parents, Lige and Tammy Butler Travis, Kentwood; two sisters, Jessica Travis and Aimee Travis, both of Kentwood; a brother, Marshall Travis, Kentwood; paternal grandfather, Lige Travis Sr., Kentwood; maternal grandparents, Norma Jean Gibbs, Greensburg, and John and Carolyn Butler, Holden; and maternal great-grandparents, James and Murial Coon and Bernell and David Lea, all of Kentwood. Preceded in death by paternal grandmother, Marguerite Travis. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 11/6/2007 TRAVIS, HOUSTON EARL, SR. Houston Earl Travis Sr., a resident of Kentwood, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007. He was 70, born on March 6, 1937. He was a loving father and grandfather and loved making people laugh. He is survived by a special friend, Linda Carlton; son, Houston Earl "Sonny" Travis Jr., Kentwood; three daughters, Phyllis Travis, Magnolia, Miss., Lynda Travis, Mandeville, and Angela "BooBoo" Travis Ballard and husband Brett, Kentwood; and 11 grandchildren, Crystal Travis, Tiffany Travis, Jordan McNabb, Kristan Travis, Tyler Travis, Shelbi Lyn Ballard, Chasity Thompson, Taylor Pittman, Douglas Pittman Jr., Braydon Ballard and Heidi Tisdale. He also leaves behind a brother, J.B. Travis, Kentwood; three sisters, Alma T. Coker, Magnolia, Lois T. Domiano, Ponchatoula, and Karen Sue Travis, Baton Rouge; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by Peggy Thornhill Travis; and his parents, Otis B. and Opal Williams Travis; three infant brothers; and sister, Dora Jean Travis. Pallbearers for the service will be Jordan McNabb, Tyler Travis, Robert Hutchinson, Jimmy Coker, Chad Coker and Barry Bridges. Honorary pallbearers are William Ed "Bud" Hatcher, Ernest Spears, Dallas Johnson, Milton Gill, Douglas Pittman and Braydon Ballard. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Thursday religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Bertrand S. Brown Jr. Interment in New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his memory should be made to Bethel Baptist Church, P.O. Box 428, Kentwood, LA 70444. For more information, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/6/2008 TRAVIS, JAMES James "Jim" Travis died Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at his home in Amite. He was 49 and a native of Baton Rouge. Mr. Travis was a computer programmer who attended Centenary College for two years on a golf scholarship and also attended LSU-Shreveport for three years. He won the City Junior Amateur Golf Tournament in Shreveport in 1976. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting at First United Methodist Church, Amite, on Friday from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Brady Whitton. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, on Tuesday, March 11, at 10 a.m. Survived by his parents, Monroe and Tesshe Travis, Amite; two uncles, Preston Hutchinson, New Orleans, and Robert E. Travis, Prescott Valley, Ariz.; and three aunts, Minnie Lou Hutchinson, Tangipahoa, Elise Daniel, Baton Rouge, and Shelia DeArmond, Amite. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. For more information, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 5/30/2001 TRAVIS, JOHNIE RAY WALKER - Johnie Ray Travis, died Friday, May 25, 2001, at her home. She was a native of Oria and a retired clerk from the Hammond Developmental Center. She is survived by her sister, Brenda Travis. She was preceded in death by her parents, John T. and Arlylee Thomas Travis; and two brothers, Wallice T. and Freddie B. Travis. Visitation will be Friday from 2 to 8 p.m. at MJR Friendly Funeral Home, Denham Springs. The Rev. Edgar Thomas will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. at Greater Saint Mark Baptist Church, Walker. Burial will be in Cockerham Chapel Cemetery, Peoria, Miss. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 1/22/2008 TRAVIS, JOYCE McNABB Joyce McNabb Travis, a lifelong resident of Kentwood, died Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at her home. She was born in St. Helena Parish; Nov. 30 was her birthday. She is survived by a son, George Lee Travis; daughter Carolyn and her husband, Aubrey McMillan; and daughter Lesa and her husband, Henry Casey. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Mariam and husband Matt Whiddon, Rebecca and husband Andy Rink, John Travis and wife Carey, Jeremy McMillan and wife Heather, Spencer McMillan and wife Angela, Adam McMillan and wife Heather, Christopher Casey, and David Casey; nine great-grand- children, Morgan, Landon, Bracy, Dalton, Caitlin, Megan, Whitney, Kimberly and Wesley; three sisters, Alma Ashford, Catherine Yarborough and Mary Kelley; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John "Jay" W. Travis; parents, George and Ethel Day McNabb; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Rachel Travis; sisters, Emma Gardner, Sally Nettles, Mamie Allen and Monte Edwards; brothers, Claude McNabb, Fred McNabb and Frank McNabb; and infant sisters, Alline McNabb and Allie McNabb. She was a member of New Zion Baptist Church and was a retired bookkeeper from the St. Helena Parish school system. Special thanks and appreciation to Shirley Hughes and Elizabeth Knox. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, on Tuesday, Jan. 22, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation resumes Wednesday from 8 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Gibbie McMillan. Interment in New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. For more details, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/23/2004 TRAVIS, JOYCE W. Died at 2:20 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 20, 2004, at her residence in Kentwood. She was 64 and a native of Moline, Ill. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Roseland from 9 a.m. until religious service at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Gary Wieborg with special music by Denny Barr. Sunset service will be held at Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. Survived by her husband, Gary V. Travis, Kentwood; sister, Myrna Wynn Forsythe, Vicksburg, Mich.; brother, Kelly Wynn, Moline; longtime friend, Craig L. Martin; Joyce's right hand, Candy Dyson; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gilbert and Susan Travis, Fort Smith, Ark.; aunts and uncles, Wayne and Delores Wynn, Miland, Ill., Glen Wynn, Rock Island, Ill., and Marge Wynn, Moline; five nephews, a niece, four great-nieces, two great-nephews, a great-great-niece and a great-great-nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Marian Wynn; uncle, Don Wynn; a nephew; and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ethel and Virgil Travis. She received a bachelor of science degree from Parson College in Fairfield, Iowa, and a master's degree from LSU in Baton Rouge. She was a retired assistant professor from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond and taught advanced math at Oak Forest Academy in Amite. She was owner of The End of The Lane Mountain Biking Park, Kentwood. Pallbearers will be Dr. Earl Corkern, Craig Martin, Ronnie Hayden, Adrule Ricks, Wayne Verbene and A. Danny Richardson. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/1/2013 TRAVIS, KEITH A resident of Greensburg, he died at 2:45 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at his home. He was born October 2, 1947 in Clinton and was 65 years of age. He worked 41 years in the oil field and retired from Transocean Drilling Company. He is survived by his wife, Linda Carter Travis; daughter, Becky Lynn Travis Suggs; son, Daniel Keith Travis; step-daughter, Jean Justice; father, Quincy Lee Travis; sister, Lee Alice McLean; 5 grandchildren, Joshua, Matthew and Mason Suggs and Zachary and Haley Travis; 2 step-grandchildren, Ricky and Melanie Shelton. Preceded in death by his mother, Loyce Holmes Travis. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Larry Stewart. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 10/06/2000 TRAVIS, LENA OPAL KENTWOOD - Lena Opal Travis, 85, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was a housewife and a native of St. Helena Parish. Survivors include two sons, J.B. and Houston Travis, Kentwood; three daughters, Alma Coker, Magnolia, Miss., Lois Domiano, Independence, Karen Travis, Baton Rouge; brother, Cade Williams, Kentwood; 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren. Her husband, Otis Travis; a daughter, triplet sons, four brothers and one sister, preceded her in death. Visitation will be at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, tonight from 5 to 10. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, and burial will be in New Zion Cemetery. Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/07/2000 TRAVIS, OPAL WILLIAMS A resident of Kentwood, she died at 11:35 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 85 and a native of St. Helena Parish. Visitation was at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday. Visitation at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. Saturday. Interment in New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. Survived by two sons, J.B. Travis and Houston Travis, both of Kentwood; three daughters and a son-in-law, Alma and Jimmy Coker, Magnolia, Miss., Lois Domiano, Independence, and Karen Travis, Baton Rouge; a brother, Cade Williams, Kentwood; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Otis Travis; a daughter; infant triplet sons; parents; four brothers; and a sister. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/12/2010 TRAVIS, LINDA FAYE "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7-8. A resident of Kentwood, she died at 8:43 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 59, born in Greensburg on Jan. 17, 1951. She was a lifelong resident of the 6th Ward in St. Helena Parish. She loved being a Grananner, being on the river, traveling and serving the Lord. She loved to play practical jokes and had a great sense of humor which will be missed by all of those who loved her. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church, Kentwood, Saturday, Nov. 13, from 8:30 a.m. until memorial services at noon. She is survived by two daughters, Heather Nicholas and her husband, Michael, and Georgiana Kennedy and her husband, T.L.; two grandchildren, Dalton and Raleigh; sister, Diane T. Smith and her daughter, Corinne Smith; brother, Kenneth "K.T." Travis, his wife, Imelda, their daughter, Shawn Hurst, her husband, Willie, and their children, Brooklee and Lacee; niece, Ashlee Travis; nephew, Mitchell Travis; and many friends and family including "son," Wade Daniels; friend, Jerry Tubbs; cousin, Peggy Crawford; and aunt, Dorothy Hughes. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bridge House in her name. Donate to Bridge House, Substance Abuse Treatment Center at 1160 Camp St., New Orleans, LA 70130, Attn: Kevin Gardere, (504) 821-7133 or at www.bridgehouse.org. Arrangements by McKneely Funeral Home, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 6/26/2011 TRAVIS, LINDA HYDE A resident of Kentwood, she died at 11:07 p.m. on Friday, June 24, 2011 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. She was born June 28, 1951 in Magnolia, MS and was 59 years of age. She was a teacher in Tangipahoa Parish and Washington Parish for over 34 years and a member of Tangipahoa Baptist Church. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and at Tangipahoa Baptist Church, Tangipahoa, from 8:30 a.m. until Religious Services at 10 a.m. Monday. Services conducted by Rev. Greg Stewart. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Survived by husband, James "J.B." Travis, Kentwood, 4 children, Charles Patrick Alford and his wife, Kathy, Baton Rouge, Michael C. Alford, Sunny Hill, Tressie Alford Phelps and her husband, Joseph, Hattiesburg, MS, and Sally Alford Sherman and her husband, Carter, Sunny Hill, 3 grandchildren, Chelsey Harrison Cutrer and her husband, Bret, Kentwood, Morgan Phelps, Hattiesburg, MS, and Andilyn Sherman, Sunny Hill, 1 great-granddaughter, Kassidy Cutrer, Kentwood, mother, Lorese "Sally" McDaniel Hyde Higgins, Line Creek, 2 sisters, Barbara Hyde Duncan, Denham springs, and Donnis Hyde Byrne, Denham Springs, numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by, father, Charles Ellis Hyde, step-father, Woodrow Higgins. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or Tangipahoa Baptist Church. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 8/16/2012 TRAVIS, LOYCE HOLMES She died at 2:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at her residence. She was a native of Morton, Miss., and a resident of Greensburg. She was born June 10, 1924, and was 88 years of age. Survived by her husband, Quincy L. Travis, Greensburg; daughter, Lee Alice and husband, Joseph B. McLean, Jr., Greensburg; son, Keith Travis, Greensburg; 2 brothers, Davis C. Holmes and Dearl R. Holmes, both of Morton, MS; 3 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. C. Holmes; 3 brothers, Ance, Hardy, and Lindsey Holmes; sister, Viola B. Davis; step-granddaughter, Courtney McLean. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 17, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Jerry Holmes and Rev. Larry Stewart. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to St. Jude ChildrenŐs Hospital or the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. ******************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/travis.txt