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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: Watson, Amie D. 15 Jan 2004 Jan 2004 Don Johnson Watson, Anthony 21 Jun 2007 Jun 2007 Jerry Nelson Watson, Belinda Lee 28 May 2006 Jun 2006 Jerry Nelson Watson, Bettie Belle Muse 9 May 2008 May 2008 Jerry Nelson Watson, Betty Faye Ragan 5 Dec 2002 Dec 2002 Don Johnson Watson, Billy Joe 18 Mar 2001 Mar 2001 Don Johnson Watson, Brenda Perry 26 Mar 2008 Mar 2008 Jerry Nelson Watson, Carolyn Ann 22 Dec 2010 Dec 2010 Jerry Nelson Watson, Colleen Laverne Primus 26 Oct 2002 Oct 2002 Don Johnson Watson, Darien 31 Aug 2000 Sep 2000 Don Johnson Watson, Denzle 17 Apr 1996 Apr 2000 Fred Kopfler Watson, Doal Donell 1 Jul 2010 Jul 2010 Jerry Nelson Watson, Edna M. 18 Oct 2002 Nov 2002 Don Johnson Watson, Emeric Henry 20 Jul 2003 Jul 2003 Don Johnson Watson, Frank 12 Jul 2000 Jul 2000 Don Johnson Watson, Freddie S. 22 Jun 2010 Jun 2010 Jerry Nelson Watson, Gladys Mcgee 25 Oct 2000 Nov 2000 Don Johnson Watson, Grant, Sr. 27 May 2011 May 2011 Jerry Nelson Watson, Inez Hoover 12 May 2000 May 2000 Don Johnson Watson, Jamel Cordell 4 Apr 2001 Apr 2001 Don Johnson Watson, James Perkins 11 Jul 2002 Jul 2002 Don Johnson Watson, Jo Ann Clark 5 May 2012 May 2012 Jerry Nelson Watson, John S. 17 Jun 1932 Jun 2000 Carol/Jerry Nelson Watson, Johnise Pittman 2 Dec 1998 Dec 1998 Don Johnson Watson, Joseph 11 Oct 2002 Nov 2002 Don Johnson Watson, Joyce Washburn 2 Dec 2011 Dec 2011 Jerry Nelson Watson, Jules H. 9 Aug 2001 Aug 2001 Don Johnson ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 1/15/2004 WATSON, AMIE D. Loranger - Amie D. Watson, 100, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Loranger. She is survived by one daughter, Louise Pea of Uneedus; and 15 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church from 6 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Wesley Anderson will conduct the funeral at Saturday at 11 a.m., and burial will follow in the church cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/21/2007 WATSON, ANTHONY Anthony Watson, 39, a native of Kentwood and resident of Tickfaw, died June 16, 2007 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. Visitation will be today from 3 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Ivory Dyson will conduct the funeral Friday at Straightway COGIC at 10 a.m. Burial, will be at the V.A. National Cemetery, Port Hudson. Survivors include his wife, Sheila Watson; mother, Velda Watson; three daughters, Kennetha Kayla Kashada; three sons, Brandon, Johnathan and Donnie; two sisters, Zanetta Oliver and Vanessa Brumfield; one brohter, Kenneth Watson; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Watson. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 5/28/2006 WATSON, BELINDA LEE Died on Friday, May 26, 2006, at her residence in Arcola, LA. She was a native of Amite, LA and was 44 years old. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 1:30 p.m. Monday. Services conducted by Rev. Jim Howell. Interment Pine Hill Cemetery, Arcola, LA. She is survived by her father, Walt H. "Shot" Watson, Arcola; mother, Louise Phillips Causey, Amite; brother, Aubrey Gene Watson, Arcola; grandmother, Thelma Jean Dees Watson, Arcola. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Walt B. Watson, Joseph L. Phillips and Bertha Lee Phillips. She was a U. S. Navy veteran. For more information, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 5/9/2008 WATSON, BETTIE BELLE MUSE "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 41:30. Bettie Belle was born in Pittsburg, Kan., on Sept. 12, 1925, and died Monday, May 5, 2008, after a lengthy illness. She is survived by daughter, Martha Watson, and son-in- law, Michael Stewart; daughter, Mary Watson; daughter, Irene Watson; son, Jim Watson, and daughter-in-law, Sylvia Lindsly Watson; and daughter, Pat Watson. Also survived by grandchildren, Suzanne and husband Steve Dumez, Jeffrey and wife Dawn Aucoin, Emily King, Melanie King and Jeremiah and wife Kristin Watson; and great-grandchildren, Kaylee Whitehead, Andre and Corinne Dumez, Avery and Madelyn Aucoin, and Noah Claire Watson. She was preceded in death by husband, Willie B. Watson; mother, Pearl Morgan; father, Bertram A. Muse; stepfathers, Sailor Harris and John Watson. Special thanks and love to Dr. Jed Lane Morris, her physician and friend. She was a talented and wise woman who loved children and life. She was compassionate and nurturing to all living things and always enjoyed learning new things. She was strong and independent and a mentor to many young people. She proved early on that you can have a career and a family and do both well. She was raised by her mother, Pearl Morgan Harris, and stepfather, Sailor Harris. For many years, during Bettie's childhood, all three were circus performers and traveled throughout the United States. Bettie Belle was a child acrobat, once featured in Ripley's Believe It Or Not. Bettie Belle graduated from Kentwood High School in 1942 at age 16. She obtained her nursing education at McComb Infirmary and Vanderbilt University. As a registered nurse, she helped many people during her long nursing career, especially new mothers and babies in the delivery rooms and nurseries at Baton Rouge General Medical Center and Earl K. Long Hospital. During her life, she had many interests including reading, fishing, needlework, gardening, genealogy, crossword puzzles and raising chickens. Her sewing included beautiful embroidery, needlework, crochet and quilts, as well as clothing for herself and her children and grandchildren. When her world became smaller and smaller due to illness, she continued crocheting caps to send to the NICU and St. Jude. Her love and knowledge of nature was remarkable. One of her last wishes was for a world at peace, and now she is at peace with no more struggling for breath and no more pain. Ourso Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Services will be at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church, 3893 La. 440, Kentwood, LA 70444. The family will receive visitors at the church on Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Memorial service will be conducted by the Rev. Jim Reid at 1 p.m. Memorial donations can be made to her church or to a charity of choice. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 12/5/2002 WATSON, BETTY FAYE RAGAN A resident of St. Francisville, she died Monday, Dec. 2, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 75 and a native of Ponchatoula. Visiting at St. Francisville United Methodist Church, St. Francisville, from noon Thursday until religious service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Harold Babin and the Rev. Mike Clarke. Survived by a daughter and son- in-law, Faye Lynn and Michael Woods of North Richland Hills, Texas; a son and daughter-in-law, Stanley M. and D'Ann Watson of St. Francisville; four sisters, Mrs. S.N. (Lou) Fitzmorris and Mrs. D.B. (Joy) Sheridan, both of Ponchatoula, Mrs. Harold (Yvonne) Triche of St. Francisville and Norma Rabby of Jacksonville, Fla.; grandchildren, Devin Woods and Sean Woods, both of North Richland Hills, stepgrandchildren, Steven Rollins of St. Francisville and Shannon Carl and wife Becky Major Rollins of Lakeland; stepgreat-grandchildren, Brett and Zachary Rollins of Lakeland; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Sonny" Watson; mother Ruby Ragan; father, C.E. "Spike" Ragan; and two brothers, Stanley "Hickey" and Clarence "Spike" Ragan. Pallbearers will be Justin Triche, Robert Triche, Chad Nethercutt, Heath Navarre, Janet Bickham and Pete Triche. Honorary pallbearers are Devin Woods, Steven Rollins and Shannon Rollins. She was a member of St. Francisville United Methodist Church and assisted at the West Feliciana Historical Museum. Memorial donations may be made to St. Francisville United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 358, St. Francisville, LA 70775. Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, in charge of arrangements. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 3/18/2001 WATSON, BILLY JOE Denham Springs - Billy Joe Watson, 41, Denham Springs, died Friday, March 16, 2001. He was a native of Independence. Survivors include his wife, Vicki Watson of Denham Springs; two daughters, Morgan Watson of Denham Springs and Belenda Kay Watson of Jackson; a son, Joseph Watson of Jackson; his mother, Irene Church McKlemurry of Wilma; three sisters, Rosa Miller of Wilma, Cynthia Watson of Tickfaw and Karen Watson of Tickfaw; and three brothers, Eddie Lee Watson, Jody Watson and Wayne Watson, all of Jackson. His father, Fred Watson, preceded him in death. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond on Monday from 8:30 a.m. until the funeral at 1 p.m. The Rev. Jim Howell will conduct the server. Burial will be at Second Baptist Church Cemetery in Jackson. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 3/26/2008 WATSON, BRENDA PERRY Brenda Perry Watson, 59, a native of Independence, and resident of Hammond, died March 21, 2008 at 7 p.m. at North Oaks Medical Center. She was a retired registered nurse, a deaconess, secretary of the Louisiana Religious Conference Missionary, a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church Mission, a counselor and many other affiliations. Visitation will be Thursday at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 3 to 9 p.m. The funeral will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church in Independence. She is survived by her husband, the Rev. George Watson; two sons, Keith and Gregory Watson, both of Hammond; and three brothers, Milton (Gaynell) Perry of Abita Springs, Maurice Perry of Peoria, Illinois; and Kenneth Perry of Atlanta, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her father, Willie Perry; her mother, Asylee Barnett Perry; grandmother, Ollie Barnett Sibley; grand- father, B. Barnett. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 12/22/2010 WATSON, CAROLYN ANN Carolyn Watson, 63, resident of Hammond, died on December 16th. She leaves to cherish her memories, two sisters: Gloria Johnson of Independence, and Jacqueline (Samuel) Johnson of Avon Park, FL, on brother Lionel (Anita) Watson of Lansing, MI, one uncle John Edward Headspeth of Houston, TX plus a host of other loving relatives and friends. Funeral services will take place on Thursday at 11 a.m. at N. A. James Funeral Home in Hammond. Interment will follow at Holly Garden Cemetery. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/26/2002 WATSON, COLLEEN LAVERNE PRIMUS A homemaker and a resident and native of Ponchatoula, she died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002, at Winn Medical Center, Winnfield. She was 93. Visiting was at New Zion Baptist Church, Ponchatoula, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Religious service at the church at 1 p.m. Saturday. Interment in Greenlawn Cemetery, Hammond. Survived by three daughters, Venola W. Carter, Ponchatoula, Betty W. Ashley, Winnfield, and Fay W. Jefferson, New Iberia; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Otis D. Watson Sr.; three sons, Otis D. Watson Jr., Melvin Watson and Raymond Watson. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, in charge of arrangements. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 8/31/2000 WATSON, DARIEN Darien Watson, infant, died Aug. 22, 2000, at North Oaks Medical Center. Survivors include his mother, Vanessa McClain; father, Damien Watson; sister, Arielle Ruffin; brother, Quinto Ruffin, all of Hammond; grandmothers, Stella McClain, Albany, Gloria Brooks, Springfield. His grandfather, Major Evans, preceded him in death. The Rev. Douglas McClain conducted the graveside service this morning at Greenlawn Cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Amite Tangi-Digest on: 4/17/1996 WATSON, DENZLE Denzle Watson, 70, died at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 1, 1996 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was a native of Franklinton and a resident of Wilmer. Religious services were held at the First United Pentecostal Church in Franklinton, conducted by Rev. S. B. Rocker. Interment in Wilmer Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Nelda Watson; a son, Michael Watson and a step-son Jim Nun of Wilmer; a son David Watson; a daughter-in-law Lila Watson and two grandsons, David Jr. and Randy Watson of Kentwood; five sisters Elouise Cunningham of Mt. Hermon, Sylvia Assel of Metairie; Catherine Tiner of New Orleans; Dianne LeBorde of Baton Rouge; and Billy Jean Reed of Eweka, Ill.; three brothers Wiley Watson of Mt. Hermon, Ralph Watson and John Watson of Franklinton. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Ennis and Bevie Watson and first wife Betty Watson. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 7/1/2010 WATSON, DOAL DONELL A resident of Pine Grove, he departed this life Saturday, June 26, 2010, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was 63. Visitation at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., 87 Paddio Johnson Lane, Greensburg, Thursday, July 1, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Religious service at New Hope Full Gospel Baptist Church, Robert Gordon, pastor, New Hope Road, Pine Grove, Friday, July 2, at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Peter Donald. Interment in New Hope Cemetery, Greensburg. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 10/18/2002 WATSON, EDNA M. Independence - Edna M. Watson, 69, died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2002, at Kentwood Manor Nursing Home. She was a native of Kentwood. She is survived by three sisters, Emma Harden of Richland, Wash., Irma Hookfin of Kentwood and Lena Cobb of Dallas; and three brothers, Erwin Hall of Houston and Fate Irving of Kentwood. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lindsey and Pauline Irving; her husband, Joseph Watson; one daughter, Carolyn Ann Watson; and one sister, Deloris Macks. Visitation will be today at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Joe Johnson will conduct the funeral Saturday at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Durbin Cemetery. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 7/20/2003 WATSON, EMERIC HENRY Abita Springs - Emeric Henry Watson, 45, died Monday, July 14, 2003, in Mandeville. He was an electrician and a U.S. Air Force veteran. He is survived by his fiancee, Tamara McCormick of Abita Springs; one son, Nicholas McCormick Watson of Abita Springs; three sisters, Connie J. Grimes and Shirley A. Callahan, both of Baton Rouge, and Bernadette Baham of Abita Springs; seven brothers, Barbossa "Bossa" R. Watson, Bilton "Bootsie" R. Watson Sr., Bobby R. Watson Jr., Kelvin V. Watson, Eric Frick, Robert Richardson and Marlon Brumfield; and two stepsons, Cedric and Alvin McCormick, both of Abita Springs. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lenora Clark Watson; and a sister, Evelyn King. The Rev. Mallery Callahan conducted the funeral Saturday at Starlight Baptist Church, Covington. Burial was in Wilson Cemetery, Covington. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Emeric Henry Watson to Starlight Baptist Church, 521 W. 28th Ave., Covington 70433. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 7/12/2000 WATSON, FRANK "BUDDY" A resident of Loranger, he died at 9:11 p.m. Monday, July 10, 2000, at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. He was 52 and a native of Covington. He served in Vietnam from 1965 to 1969 in the U.S. Navy on the USS Blue. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday and after 8 a.m. Thursday. Religious services at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Bill Willis Sr. Interment in Briar Patch Cemetery, Loranger. Survived by his wife, Patricia Neal Watson; daughter, Stacy W. Husser; son, Mickey Joe Watson; and granddaughter, Darah Husser, all of Loranger; father, Frankie Watson, Bogalusa; and two sisters, Margaret W. Inabinett, Mammoth Spring, Ark., and Ollie W. Jarreau, New Roads. Preceded in death by his mother, Lois J. Brelet. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/22/2010 WATSON, FREDDIE S. A retired cement finisher and resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2010, at Heritage Manor. He was 81, a native of Hammond and Army veteran. Visiting at Allen Chapel AME Church Thursday, June 24, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Bland Washington. Interment in Southern Memorial Gardens. Survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Barbara W. and Herman Daigre Sr., Baton Rouge; sister and brother-in-law, Thelma W. and Emitt Muse; in-laws, Murry LaBauex and wife Constance, Shirley C. Watson, Evelyn L. and husband Mannie Veal, and Freddie Woods Sr.; grandchildren, Derek White and Donnell Daigre; and great-grandchildren, Darren Hasbert and Dallas Daigre. Preceded in death by his wife, Leveria LaBauex Watson; parents, sister and brother. Arrangements by Hall Davis & Sons Funeral Service. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 10/25/2000 WATSON, GLADYS McGEE Velma - Gladys McGee Watson, 65, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2000, at Lallie Kemp Medical Center. She was a native of Velma and a retired food service worker for Tangipahoa Parish School Board and dietary service for Lallie Kemp Charity Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Edward Watson Sr., Velma; four sons, David and Edward Watson Jr., Independence, Bobby Watson, Velma, Lenary Watson, Albuquerque, N.M.; two daughters, Jeanette Bailey, Dallas, Elaine Wright, Independence; sister, Dorothy Johnson, Velma; brother, Jordan McGee Jr., Velma; 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Her parents, Jordan and Onedia McGee; two sisters, Rhodena White and Annie Mae Taylor, preceded her in death. Visitation will be Friday from 6 to 7 p.m. at Bickham AME Zion Church, Velma. The Rev. Ernest Peters Sr. will conduct the funeral at 7:30 p.m. Dismissal will be Saturday at 10 a.m., and burial will follow in Durbin Cemetery, Independence. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 5/27/2011 WATSON, GRANT, SR. Grant Watson, 73, died in Ponchatoula on May 17th. He leaves to cherish his memories three children; Ruth (Donald) Hill, Grant (Jacqueline) Watson, Jr., Michael (Monica) Watson, a loving sister, Sophie Henderson, three brothers; Pastor Elder Roosevelt (Jessie) Watson, Sr., Bishop Ivy (Annette) Watson and Robert (Laverne) Cook as well as a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Millie L. & Tony Watson, brothers Monroe and Johnnie Watson, sister Sarah Ford and children, Ricky, Jimmy, Deborah and Johnnie. Visitation will take place today at N A James Funeral Home from 3-8 p.m. Pastor Elder Roosevelt Watson, Sr. will conduct funeral services at Straightway COGIC in Ponchatoula on May 28th at 11 am. Interment will follow at Holly Gardens Cemetery in Hammond. N A James Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/12/2000 WATSON, INEZ HOOVER A native and resident of Ponchatoula, she died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 90. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home chapel, Ponchatoula, from 9 a.m. Saturday until religious services at 2:30 p.m. Interment in Ponchatoula Cemetery. Survived by a brother, Cecil Hoover, Arabie; and nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her first husband, Edward Kinney; second husband, Claude Watson; a daughter, Patsy Ruth; parents, James and Catherine Hano Hoover; a sister, Louise Edwards; and three brothers, James Hoover Jr., John Hoover and Vernon Hoover. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/4/2001 WATSON, JAMEL CORDELL Amite - Two-day-old infant Jamel Cordell Watson died at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond Tuesday, April 3, 2001. Survivors include her mother, Ieshia R. Cook, Amite; her father, Oliver Jerome Watson, Amite; two sisters, Myah Cook and Jamia Watson, both of Amite; her grandmother, Mary Watson, Amite; her grand- fathers, Samuel Brown Jr. and Oliver Watson, both of Amite; and her great-grand- mother, Emma Cook, Amite. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Brenda M. Cook. The Rev. Eugene Smith will conduct a memorial service Thursday at 11 a.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite. Burial will be in Fleming Cemetery, Independence. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 7/11/2002 WATSON, JAMES PERKINS "T" Died on Wednesday, July 10, 2002, at his residence in Amite. He was 73 and a native of Fluker. Graveside services at Tangipahoa Cemetery at 1 p.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Bill Willis. Survived by wife of 53 years, Jo Ann Clark Watson, Amite; two daughters and sons-in-law, Melanie and Carle Jackson, Baton Rouge, and Melissa "Lisa" and Michael Russell, Amite; a son, James P. "Jay" and Holly Watson, Hammond; a sister, Gene Jones, Houston; a brother, Eugene B. Watson III, Mission Viejo, Calif.; four grandchildren, Brandon, Wynne, Whitney and Jamie; and a great-granddaughter, Adelia. Preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Margaret Watson; and a brother, Odgen Watson. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, a 32nd degree Mason, Baton Rouge Scottish Rite Masonic Bodies, and a member of Masonic Lodge 175 and Amite and Acacia Shriners, Baton Rouge. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/5/2012 WATSON, JO ANN CLARK Jo Ann Clark Watson was born December 21, 1929, and passed away at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2012, at Promise Hospital of Baton Rouge. She was 82, a native of Gulfport, MS and resident of Amite. Ms. Jo Ann was a member of the First United Methodist Church since 1947. Attended Amite High School and SLU where she was a member of the Kappa Rho Sorority. She retired from the Tangipahoa Parish School Board as their purchasing agent. Member, Secretary & Board of Director of Tangipahoa Parish Teacher Credit Union and also served as Secretary for the Florida Parishes Skeet and Conservation Association. She is survived by 2 daughters, Melanie Jo Watson Jackson and husband Carle, Melissa Ann Watson Russell and husband Mike; son, James P. "Jay" Watson, Jr. and wife Holly; 4 grandchildren, Wynne Watson Klima and husband Peter, Whitney Watson, James P. Watson, III, Brandon Clark Alessi and wife Rachael; 3 great-granddaughters, Adelea Mae Adams, Gracie Roussel and Flora Mae Alessi. Preceded in death by her husband, James Perkins Watson; parents, Joseph Wyatt and Grace Slade Clark. Visitation at First United Methodist Church, Amite, on Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 4:00 p.m. with Rev. Jason Harris officiating. Interment in Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa, LA. Family request memorial donations be made to First United Methodist Church, 800 N. Duncan Ave., Amite, LA 70422. An online Guestbook is available at www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 6/17/1932 WATSON, JOHN S. John S. Watson, 48, died Sunday in Istrouma. Funeral Sunday; interment in Roselawn Memorial Park. Born in Louisiana; lived in Baton Rouge for past year. Survived by five brothers, R. P., M. L., and L. L. Watson of Greensburg, S. C. Watson of Istrouma and I. C. Watson of Baton Rouge. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 12/2/1998 WATSON, JOHNISE PITTMAN Died at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998, at her residence near Kentwood. She was 62 and a native of Spring Creek. Visiting at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday and after 8 a.m. Thursday. Religious services at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Chris Watkins. Interment in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Pine Ridge. Survived by husband, Emmett Watson, Kentwood; three daughters, Alma Louise Blackledge, Baton Rouge, Yolanda Carter, Kentwood, and Lee Ann Bond, Baton Rouge; five grandchildren, Natasha Smith, Eva Smith, Katlyn Blackledge, William Carter III and Blake Carter; and three sisters, Josephine Holton, Kentwood, Betty Holton, Lumberton, Texas, and Beverly Pittman, Kentwood. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 10/11/2002 WATSON, JOSEPH Independence - Joseph Watson, 72, died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of Independence. He is survived by three sisters, Ida Bell Miller of Velma, Ollie Spears of Richmond, Calif., and Barbara Alexander of Houston; four brothers, Edward Watson of Velma, Johnny and Rellis Watson Jr., both of Independence, and Randolph Watson of Houston; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Carolyn Watson; his parents, Rellis and Almond Watson; two brothers, Clemmard and Alfred Watson; and one sister, Geneva Seiber. Visitation will be Sunday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Independence, from 6 p.m. until the Rev. Joe Johnson Jr. conducts the funeral at 7. Dismissal will be Monday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Durbin Cemetery, Independence. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 12/2/2011 WATSON, JOYCE WASHBURN "All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small All things wise and wonderful The Lord God made them all." Mrs. Joyce Washburn Watson, 86, passed away at 6:26 a.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at her residence in Amite surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Natalbany. A life-long animal lover, Joyce spent much of her life & resources rescuing injured, abandoned and hungry animals. Dogs, cats, monkeys, birds, lizards, frogs, the occasional snake, an ocelot and at least one family of mine all found refuge in her compassionate heart. Joyce was a loving mother, a good friend and a vibrant soul. Like many of her depression-era peers, she picked strawberries as a child and rose to become a multiple award winning sales manager for Avon Products at the height of her career. Ms. Joyce is survived by her daughter, Sylvia Schon and son -in-law Bear Thompson, Amite; love of her life, Terry Lessig, Independence; sister, Bonnie Mouledous, Hammond; 2 granddaughters, Laura Hartley, Hattiesburg, MS & Cinamon Anderson, Lafayette; 5 great- grandchildren, Reagan Rodriguez, Rebecca Anderson, Ethan Hartley, Benjamin Hartley & Michael Hartley; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Preceded in death by her parents, Henry I & Elva Gill Watson; 2 brothers, Jules H. Watson & Charles Watson; sister, Madge D. Reeves. Family request Flowers or Memorial Donations be made to any Animal Welfare Society. Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Rev. Darwin Brecheen officiating. Interment at Arcola- Roseland Cemetery, Arcola, LA. An on-line Guestbook is available at www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 8/9/2001 WATSON, JULES H. Tucson, Ariz. - Jules H. Watson, 84, died Tuesday, Aug, 7, 2001. He was an Amite native and a successful entrepreneur. Watson received the Silver Star for his military service as a pilot in the Orient, flying more than 400 missions across the Himalayas from India to China through Japanese-held territory. He was one of the founders of the Flying Tiger Airline, which became one of the largest cargo lines in the world by the time it was sold to Federal Express in the late 1970s. He was also a prominent developer in Tucson and Colorado Springs. He was member of the Quiet Birdmen, the China National Aviation Corporation Association, a former member of the Tucson Airport Authority and the National Association of Home Builders. He was an avid hunter and sportsman and member of the National Rifle Association and Ducks Unlimited. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Elizabeth (Peggy) Bell; his daughter, Jane Netzorg; two sons, Mark and Frank Watson; two sisters, Joyce Watson of Amite and Bonnie Watson Mouledous of Hammond; and seven grandchildren. A sister, Madge Watson Reeves, and a brother, Charles Watson, preceded him in death. The Rev. Robert Reeves will conduct a memorial service on Saturday at 10 a.m. in the United Methodist Church in Amite. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the American Heart Association. Burial will be in the Amite Cemetery. ******************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/watson.txt