Watkins 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: Watkins, Albin Karey 30 Jul 2007 Aug 2007 Jerry Nelson Watkins, Charles 18 Aug 1933 Jun 2000 Jerry/Carol Nelson Watkins, Fred, Sr. 26 Apr 2002 Apr 2002 Don Johnson Watkins, Harry Joseph 13 Aug 1998 Feb 2001 Don Johnson Watkins, Ja'Marion Deontre 25 Jun 2004 Jun 2004 Jerry Nelson Watkins, Jacqueline Marie Tunnard 1 Aug 2007 Aug 2007 Jerry Nelson Watkins, James Parvin 20 Feb 2006 Feb 2006 Jerry Nelson Watkins, Janice Lavigne 17 Mar 2002 Mar 2002 Don Johnson Watkins, Jerry 18 Apr 2004 Apr 2004 Jerry Nelson Watkins, Madalene Tubbs 19 Mar 2003 Mar 2003 Don Johnson Watkins, Markeshia 14 Mar 2008 Mar 2008 Jerry Nelson Watkins, Pamela June 8 Mar 2007 Mar 2007 Jerry Nelson Watkins, Richard, Sr. 10 Mar 2012 Mar 2012 Jerry Nelson Watkins, W.C. 10 Jan 2002 Feb 2002 Don Johnson Watkins, Wilber C. 31 Oct 2003 Oct 2003 Don Johnson Watkins, Willard Wascom 3 Apr 2008 Apr 2008 Jerry Nelson ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 7/30/2007 WATKINS, ALBIN KAREY "K.K." K.K. passed away at his lifelong residence in Albany on Saturday, July 28, 2007, at the age of 43. He loved all the nature of earth: trees, grass, wooded outdoors and fishing. K.K. worked as a truck driver for many years and was employed with Avants Trucking Co. He was loved, respected and cherished by his wife, Robin Strong Watkins, and their small children, Lewis Watkins and Addie Watkins, all of Albany. K.K. was adored by his siblings and their spouses, Tommie Lea Watkins Wild and Mike, of Albany, and Richard and Patricia Palmer Watkins, of Pumpkin Center. He was a very special uncle to his two nieces and nephew, Melissa Watts, Jennifer Watkins and Richard Watkins Jr., and also to his two great-nephews, Peyton and Cade Watts. K.K. is also survived by numerous friends and extended family members. Preceded in death by his father, John Watkins; and mother and stepfather, Lea Ella Albin and O.D. Thompson. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to observe visiting at the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, west of Hammond, on Monday, July 30, from 6 p.m. until religious service at 8 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Tommy Hicks. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator on: 8/18/1933 WATKINS, CHARLES 18 Aug 1933; p. 2, col. 1: Charles Watkins, 59, died Wednesday at home at Kohnke's Hill, west of Hammond. A native of SC; lived a while in New Orleans; lived in Hammond the past 25 years. He married Mrs. Alice Bercaw. Survived by wife; step-son, Gary Bercaw and an adopted daughter, Clovis Watkins. Funeral Thursday; interment in Greenlawn Cemetery, Hammond. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/26/2002 WATKINS, FRED, SR. MONTERY - Fred Watkins Sr., 83, died Saturday, April 20, 2002. He was a native of Montery, worked in a security office and was a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Roberta Watkins of Montery; three daughters, Ethel Grey of Los Angeles, Janet Watkins and Marcy Evans, both of Dallas; two sons, Fred Watkins Jr. and Henry Watkins, both of Los Angeles; three sisters, Mildred Johnson of Ferriday, Mable Watkins of Chicago and Drew Johnson of Los Angeles; two brothers, Henry C. Watkins of Houston and K.G. Watkins of Ferriday; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation is today at Doty Road Church of God, Ferriday, from 7 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Windell Green will conduct the funeral Saturday at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Mount Beulah Cemetery, Frogmore. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/13/1998 WATKINS, HARRY JOSEPH A resident of Ponchatoula, he died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1998, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 76 and a native of Livingston Parish. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday. Religious services at the funeral home chapel at 10 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Les Fogelman, Chuck Frazier and Rodney Taylor. Interment in Ponchatoula Cemetery. Survived by wife, Janice Lavigne Watkins, Ponchatoula; four daughters, Mrs. Frank (Belita) Schilling, Jr., PonchatoulaMrs. Michael (Jannelle) Rattigan, Sacramento, Calif., Mrs. Laura Leah Ardoin, Houston, and Mrs. Timothy (Lisa) Bailey, Ponchatoula; a son, Harry Watkins Jr., Gulfport, Miss.; three sisters, Ada Riche, Baton Rouge, Ruby Glascock, Prairieville, and Bonnie Hutchinson, Albany; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Mack and Celine Landry Watkins; and a brother, Mack Henry Watkins Jr. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, having served aboard the USS Idaho and a charter member of Wadesboro Baptist Church. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/25/2004 WATKINS, JA'MARION DEONTRE Four-month-old Ja'Marion Deontre Watkins died Wednesday, June 23, 2004. Survivors include his mother, Kimberly Watkins of Hammond; his father, Charles Bickham of Hammond; his adoptive mother, Frances Walker; his adoptive father, Cornelius Beauchamp of Hammond; one sister, Charneshia Watkins of Hammond; and one brother, Kozek Watkins of Hammond. A graveside service will be held Saturday at Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond, beginning at 9 a.m. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 8/1/2007 WATKINS, JACQUELINE MARIE TUNNARD Jacqueline Marie "Jackie" Tunnard Watkins, 60 years old of Denham Springs, LA, died Monday, July 30, 2007 at her residence. Jackie was born on Friday, August 2, 1946 in Baton Rouge. Surviving are husband, Dewey Watkins; sons, Gary, Dewey Jr. and Tommy Watkins; daughter, Sherry Watkins; 3 sisters, Connie Hendricks, Irene Deshotel, and Sharon Smith; brother, John Tunnard; also survived by 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by parents: John Tunnard and Adeline LeJune Tunnard. Friends will be received Thursday, August 2, from10:00a.m. until services. at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, Louisiana. Services will be held in the funeral home chapel Thursday, August 2, 2007 at 2:00p.m. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery . Condolences may be sent to: condolences@i-55.com / subject line: Watkins. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 2/20/2006 WATKINS, JAMES PARVIN "J.P." A retired East Rouge Parish School Board employee and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 3:40 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006, at Flannery Oaks Nursing Home. He was 90, a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and a native of Rapides Parish. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Monday, Feb. 20, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Troy Bankston and the Rev. Dale Phillips. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Billie Wascom Watkins; three sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Melanie Watkins of Ponchatoula, Reggie and Annette Watkins of Greenwell Springs, and Danny and Sue Ellen Watkins of Pelham, Ala.; two sisters, Ella Mae Hillman of Flatwood and Inez Boswell of Simpson; five grandsons, Wesley, Lucas, Josh, Seth and Wade; a granddaughter, Molly; and a great-granddaughter, Savannah. He was a member of Comite Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Comite Baptist Church. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/17/2002 WATKINS, JANICE LAVIGNE A resident and native of Ponchatoula, she died Saturday, March 16, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 76. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, with a vigil service at 7 p.m. Visitation at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Monday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ponchatoula, at 10 a.m. Monday. Interment in Ponchatoula Cemetery. Survived by her four daughters, Mrs. Frank (Belita) Schilling Jr., Ponchatoula, Mrs. Michael (Jannelle) Rattigan, Sacramento, Calif., Mrs. Robert (Laura) Thompson, Houston, and Mrs. Timothy (Lisa) Bailey, Ponchatoula; a son and daughter-in-law, Harry Jr. and Margurite Moore Watkins, Albany; a sister, Mary Picou, Baton Rouge; two brothers, Merlin Lavigne, Silver Spring, Md., and Joseph Lavigne, Harahan; nine grandchildren, Frank Schilling III, Vicki Wolfe, Kim Everett, Susan McKinney, Brande Sheperd, Nikke Cooper, Molly and Samuel Rattigan and Hunter Bailey; and nine great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Harry Watkins Sr.; and parents, Ovide J. and Lydia Bourque Lavigne. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 4/18/2004 WATKINS, JERRY Independence - Jerry Watkins, 58, died Thursday, April 15, 2004. A native of Magnolia, Miss., he is survived by his wife, Shirley Watkins of Independence; a daughter, a son, four sisters and four brothers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mable and Bennie Watkins, and a brother, Joseph Watkins. Visitation will be today from 5 to 8 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home in Amite. The funeral will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Zion Travelers Baptist Church in Independence, with the Rev. Wilbard Jones officiating. Burial will be at Durbin Cemetery in Independence. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 3/19/2003 WATKINS, MADALENE TUBBS INDEPENDENCE - Madalene Tubbs Watkins died Saturday, March 15, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Highland Park, Mich., a member of First Baptist Church in Independence, a member of the Shiloh Homemakers Club, the National Association for Family & Community Education and a volunteer worker at God's Storehouse in Amite. She is survived by four children, Harley W. Watkins III of Melbourne, Fla., Wendell R. Watkins of El Paso, Texas, Barbara W. Hudson of Independence and William W. Watkins of Albermarle, N.C.; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley Welby Watkins Jr. Her remains have been donated to the Louisiana State University-Tulane School of Medicine. A memorial service is planned for the week of Easter at the First Baptist Church of Independence. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church Bible Study Class. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/14/2008 WATKINS, MARKESHIA "BEEZS" A senior at Assumption High School, she died Monday, March 3, 2008, at Thibodaux Regional Medical Hospital. She was 18 and a native and resident of Labadieville. Visiting at New Belmont Baptist Church, Labadieville, on Saturday, March 15, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Johnny Johnson. Burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Regina Watkins, of Labadieville, and Ernest Lee Joseph, of Napoleonville; three sisters, Brittany Watkins, of Labadieville, Mindy Joseph, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Nicole Joseph, of Baton Rouge; three brothers, Adam Troy Watkins, of Hammond, Ernest Watkins, of Labadieville, and Roderick Johnson, of Napoleonville; maternal great- grandmother, Helen Burdis; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Helen "Lil Bit" Watkins and Adam Watkins Jr.; and paternal grandparents, Viola Stewart and Oscar Williams. To sign the guestbook or offer condolences online, visit http://www.williamsandsouthallfuneralhome.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 3/8/2007 WATKINS, PAMELA JUNE Pamela June Watkins, 41, of Holden passed away peacefully holding the hand of her sister at the Hammond Nursing Home on Wednesday, March 7, 2007. Visitation will be at James Chapel Methodist Church in Holden on Friday, March 9 from 10 am until the religious service at 12 noon. She was born January 8, 1966, to the union of Paul J.Watkins, Sr. and Evie Lucille Lewis Watkins. Pamela was the first born of six children. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Ashley Rushing Jordon and Andrew Jordon of Lake Mills Wisconsin, Mark Rushing of Springfield, Alysha Bowen of Livingston , and Nicholas Bowen of Livingston. Her three granddaugters, Alexis, Kaylee, and Madison Jordan also survive her. She is also survived by her parents , Paul J. Watkins,Sr. of Holden and Evie Lewis Watkins Brown of Springfield; three brothers, Paul J. Watkins, Jr. and his wife, Terri of Ponchatoula, Eric D. Watkins of Holden, Allen Watkins and his wife, Beith of Holden; two sisters, Julie Forest and her husband Kip Forest of Watertown, Wisconsin, Roxana Watkins of Springfield; maternal grandmother, Lucille Lewis Pierson. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Mark Anthony Rushing; infant son, Jacob Vaughn ; stepfather, Jerry Brown, maternal grandfather, Luther Lewis, paternal grandparents, Clarence and Delora Watkins, and maternal uncle, David L. Lewis. Also with those mentioned above, Pamela leaves to mourn numerous nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. Geisler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.geislerfuneralhome.net ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 3/10/2012 WATKINS, RICHARD, SR. "CHOCKER" Age 52 and a resident of Albany, Richard passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at North Oaks Medical Center. He worked for J.R. Logging Company and was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Albany. Richard leaves behind his wife of 32 years, Patricia Watkins; children, Jennifer Helminiak and husband David Jr., Richard Watkins, Jr.; grandchildren, Paitynn Watkins and Giuliana Helminiak. He is also survived by his sister, Tommie Wild and husband Mike. Preceding Richard in death by his father, John Watkins; mother, Lea Ella Albin Thompson; brother, Albin Karey ÒKKÓ Watkins. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the graveside service at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery in Albany, on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Joe Dunn will officiate the services. Memorial donations may be made to The ALS Association, Development Department, 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 250, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301. 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 Hammond Daily Star on: 1/10/2002 WATKINS, W.C. W.C. Watkins, 86, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, at Landmark Nursing Home, Hammond. He was a native of Utica, Miss., a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ Holiness and a logger. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Williams; eight daughters, Joyce, Verdor, Dorothy, Susan, Evyln, Rosa, Myrtle and Ruth; 11 sons, Russell, Dan, Sharley, Charles, Lionel, Otis, Juels, Sonny, Johnell, Willie and Buddy; one sister, Lyzar Watkins; 200 grandchildren, 150 great- grandchildren and 85 great-great-grandchildren. He waspreceded in death by six brothers. The Rev. John Burris will conduct the funeral Friday at Oak Grove Church of Christ Holiness, Hammond, at 7 p.m. Dismissal will be Saturday, and burial will be in Holy Gardens Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 10/31/2003 WATKINS, WILBUR C. FENTON - Wilbur C. Watkins, 92, died today, Oct. 31, 2003, at St. Patricks Hospital in Lake Charles following a stroke on the way to a fishing trip. A native of Welsh, he was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was the manager of Watkins Farms, a retired rice farmer, a flying farmer and civil air patrol pilot. He was also a member of United Methodist Church of Welsh. Survivors include his second wife, Yvonne Carter; two daughters, Frances Chauvin of Hammond and Jackie Fogleman of Crowley; two sons, Bobby Watkins of Welsh and Eddie Watkins of Lake Charles; one brother, Elbert Watkins of Baytown, Texas; 15 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 65 years, Audrey Jones; his parents, Samuel Marshall Watkins and Eva Robinson Watkins; and one brother, Orville Watkins. Visitation will be at Hixson Funeral Home, Welsh, from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday. The funeral will be at United Methodist Church Sunday in Welsh at 2 p.m. followed by burial in Oaklawn Cemetery, Welsh. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 4/3/2008 WATKINS, WILLARD WASCOM "BILLIE" A retired Greenbriar Elementary School secretary with more than 20 years of service, she died at 5:20 p.m. Monday, March 31, 2008, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet. She was 88, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Franklinton. Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Thursday, April 3, from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Dale Phillips. Burial in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. She is survived by three sons and daughters- in-law, Larry and Melanie Watkins, of Ponchatoula, Reginald and Annette Watkins, of Greenwell Springs, and Danny and Sue Ellen Watkins, of Pelham, Ala.; six grandchildren, Wesley and Lucas Watkins, Joshua and Seth Watkins and Wade and Molly Watkins; great-granddaughter, Savannah Watkins; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, James Parvin "J.P." Watkins; parents, Edgar D. and Rosa Poole Wascom; five sisters, Hester Miller, Bevie Miller, Zoe Brown, Athalee Dixon and Stella Smith; and three brothers, A.C. Wascom, Armett Wascom and Alton "Shorty" Wascom. She was a member of Comite Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Comite Baptist Church. ******************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/watkins.txt