Westmoreland 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: Westmoreland, Billie Lee 2 Sep 2001 Sep 2001 Don Johnson Westmoreland, Charles R. D. 9 Sep 2002 Sep 2002 Don Johnson Westmoreland, Coley 7 Mar 2006 Mar 2006 Jerry Nelson Westmoreland, Francine 15 Nov 1997 Oct 1998 Don Johnson Westmoreland, Hance, Jr. 26 Feb 2012 Mar 2012 Jerry Nelson Westmoreland, Johnny Lee 2 Nov 2009 Nov 2009 Jerry Nelson Westmoreland, Lena Evelyn Bennett 13 Nov 2003 Nov 2003 Don Johnson Westmoreland, Leo R., Sr. 8 Jun 2004 Jun 2004 Jerry Nelson Westmoreland, Linda Kay Garner 13 Sep 2013 Oct 2013 Jerry Nelson Westmoreland, Thomas Ray 4 Sep 2005 Sep 2005 Jerry Nelson Westmoreland, Vernon 15 Oct 2001 Oct 2001 Don Johnson Westmoreland, Wilda Phillips 3 May 2009 May 2009 Jerry Nelson ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 9/2/2001 WESTMORELAND, BILLIE LEE A resident of Amite, she died at 6:20 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 62 and a native of New Orleans. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and after 8 a.m. Monday. Religious services at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Bob Simpson. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. Survived by her husband, R.D. Westmoreland; a son, Johnny Lee Westmoreland; a sister and brother-in-law, Jerry and Glenn Cutrer, Amite; and two brothers, Clifton Buniff and Cleve Buniff. Survivors reside in Amite. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 9/9/2002 WESTMORELAND, CHARLES R.D. A resident of Amite, he died at 2:54 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002, at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. He was 66 and a native of St. Helena Parish. He served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1960. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Visitation at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Carl Adams. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. Survived by his son, Johnny Lee Westmoreland, Amite; mother, Lena Bennett Westmoreland, Amite; two sisters, Katie Westmoreland Mauroner, Metairie, and Jean Westmoreland Williams, Amite; and two brothers, Willie Westmoreland, Wilmer, and Wayne Westmoreland, Albany. Preceded in death by his wife, Billie Lee Buniff Westmoreland; and father, R.T. Westmoreland. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/7/2006 WESTMORELAND, COLEY Coley Westmoreland, of Mount Hermon, died at 10:45 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2006, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond, as a result of an automobile accident. He was 82, a retired diesel mechanic for Nichols Construction Co. and a member of Operating Engineers Local 406, Baton Rouge. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Randy McElveen of Mount Hermon; daughter-in-law, Diane Westmoreland of Zachary; three grandchildren, Brandi McElveen, Bryan McElveen and Traci Westmoreland; a brother, Joel Westmoreland of Baton Rouge; sister, Willie Holliday of Mount Hermon; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Breland Westmoreland; a son, Thomas "Tommy Ray" Westmoreland; and a sister, Juanita Givens. Visitation at Crain Funeral Home, Franklinton, was from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, March 6. Visitation resumes at the funeral home chapel on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until funeral service at 2 p.m., with Dr. Joe Baugh and the Rev. Dale Parker officiating. Interment in Mount Hermon Cemetery. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/15/1997 WESTMORELAND, FRANCINE A resident of Kentwood, she died Thursday, Nov. 13, 1997, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 89 and a native of Tangi-pahoa Parish. Visiting was at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday. Visiting at the funeral home, 8 a.m. until re-ligious services at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Bob Simpson. Interment in Killian Chapel Cemetery. Survived by two sons, Jimmy Westmoreland, Nashville, Tenn., and Donald Westmoreland, Pearland, Texas; nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and eight great-great- grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Norman T. Westmoreland. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 2/26/2012 WESTMORELAND, HANCE, JR. Age 78 and a resident of Albany, Hance passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at North Oaks Medical Center. He was a retired auditor with the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries and served our country in the U.S. Air Force. Hance was a parishioner of St. Margaret Catholic Church in Albany and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Hance leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Shirley Gordon Westmoreland; daughters, Wanda Jones and husband David, Wendy Luce and husband James, along with two granddaughters, Sarah and Rebekah Jones. He is also survived by one sister, Vidalia Lee and husband Aubrey. Preceding Hance in death were his two sisters, Mildred Cutrer and Inez Trillet; parents, Hance, Sr. and Ettie Martin Westmoreland. 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 Monday, February 27, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., with visiting hours beginning at 8:30 a.m. Fr. Randy Cuevas will officiate the services and interment will follow in St. Margaret Catholic 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: 11/2/2009 WESTMORELAND, JOHNNY LEE A resident of Amite, he died at 5:55 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. He was 47 and a native of Tylertown, Miss. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation resumes at the funeral home on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Ray Schenk. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. Survived by his wife, Edith Schenk Westmoreland, Amite. Preceded in death by parents, Charles R.D. and Billie Lee Westmoreland; and grandparents, Artie and Lena Westmoreland and Lee and Victor Buniff. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/13/2003 WESTMORELAND, LENA EVELYN BENNETT A resident of Amite, she died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 87 and a native of St. Helena Parish. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home chapel, Hammond, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003, conducted by Dr. Rodney Taylor. Interment in Killian Chapel Cemetery. Survived by two daughters, Katie Mauroner, Metairie, and Jean Williams, Amite; two sons, Willie Westmoreland, Wilmer, and Wayne Westmoreland, Albany; two sisters, Virgie Braase, Arcola, and Gladys Burton, Dixie Springs, Miss.; 11 grandchildren, 28 great-grand- children and five great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Artie Westmoreland; a son, R.D. Westmoreland; parents, Edmore and Emma Shaffett Bennett; four sisters, Lula Smith, Clara Granger, Emma Lee Miller and Nellie Golmon; and a brother, Homer Bennett. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 6/8/2004 WESTMORELAND, LEO R. SR. Leo R. Westmoreland Sr., 80 years old, died Sunday, June 6, 2004, at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was a lifelong resident of Tangipahoa Parish and resided in Fluker. Mr. Westmoreland was a graduate of Amite High School and a 1950 graduate of LSU. He was retired from the state Forestry Commission and was an independent timber appraiser and buyer. He was a former Sunday school teacher and an active deacon at Tangipahoa Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army Air Forces veteran who served during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Wilda Phillips Westmoreland; two sons, Leo R. Westmoreland Jr., M.D., and wife Patricia of Hammond and Daryl M. Westmoreland, D.D.S., of Fluker; three grand- children, Jessica Westmoreland of Orlando, Fla., and Daryl M. Westmoreland Jr. and Dannon Westmoreland, both of Fluker; and a sister, Sue Westmoreland of McComb, Miss. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Westmoreland Sr.; two brothers, M.J. Westmoreland Jr. and Roy Westmoreland; and four sisters, Hilda Rutland, Myrtle Crawford, Hazel Quinn and Jessie Lober. Visitation was Monday evening, June 7, 2004, at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite. Visiting at Tangipahoa Baptist Church in Tangipahoa from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Larry Sylvest. Burial in Tangipahoa Cemetery. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 9/13/2013 WESTMORELAND, LINDA KAY GARNER Linda Kay Garner Westmoreland 69, a native of Leesville, LA., resident of Baton Rouge LA., passed away Saturday, September 7, 2013. Linda was born January 23, 1944, to the late James Patton Garner and Sammie Vayree Valentine Garner of Leesville, LA. She is survived by her husband Jerry D. Westmoreland of Baton Rouge, LA., daughters Dana Lyn Westmoreland of Kingwood, TX., and Bree Lyn Ferrer of Ponchatoula, LA., grandchildren: Madison Kay Burch, 14, Olivia Vayree Schmitt, 13, Conlan Gordan Burch, 13, Kyle Frederick Schmitt, 9, and Meredith Ella Schmitt, 9, Also survived by brother, James Patton Garner Jr. of Shreveport, LA and a cherished cousin Diana Lyn Soren of Forest Falls, CA, an aunt and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a celebration of Linda's life, Sunday, September 15, 2013, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Lakehouse Reception Center, 12323 Old Hammond Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816. If you are inclined to make a donation in Linda's memory, the family suggests that consideration be given to: The Hospice of Baton Rouge, 9063 Siegen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 or Cancer Service of Baton Rouge, LA 5501 Lobdell Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70806 or a charity of your choice. Bagnell & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 9/4/2005 WESTMORELAND, THOMAS RAY "TOMMY" A retired mechanical inspector for the City of Baton Rouge for more than 18 years, he died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005. He was 61, a resident of Zachary and a native of Amite. Visiting at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, on Saturday, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from noon until religious service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Rocky Bezet and the Rev. Charles Chestine. Burial in Corcoran Family Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Diane Kilroy Westmoreland, Zachary; father, Coley Westmoreland, Mount Herman; daughter, Traci Elizabeth Westmoreland, Zachary; sister, Debra "Debbie" Westmoreland McElveen and husband Randy, Mount Hermon; niece, Brandi McElveen, Mount Hermon; and nephew, Bryan McElveen, Mount Hermon. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Breland Westmoreland; grandparents; and brother-in-law, Jerry W. Kilroy. Pallbearers will be Wayne Hunt, Eddie Reynolds, Larry Hartman, Bryan McElveen, Randy McElveen and Rodney Booker. Honorary pallbearers are Wayne Milton, E.J. Reynolds and John O. Sanders. Tommy enjoyed fishing, '55 Chevy's and was a people person. He loved watching his daughter, Traci, rodeo. He was a member of Cornerstone Church in Zachary. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/15/2001 WESTMORELAND, VERNON "WEST" A retired manager of the Goodyear Store in Hammond, he died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, at North Oaks Rehabilitation Center, Hammond. He was 72 and a resident and native of Tickfaw. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday. Visiting at the funeral home chapel from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. He is survived by his wife, Vernis Baham Westmoreland; a son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Gi Gi Cates Westmoreland; a granddaughter, Kelly Leigh Westmoreland; and a brother-in-law, the Rev. Stanley Baham. Survivors reside in Tickfaw. He was preceded in death by five sisters, Maggie Smith, Estelle Anderson, Velma Foster, Mamie Travis and Zellie Foster; and four brothers, Sam Ed Westmoreland, Charlie Westmoreland, Henry Westmoreland and Julius Westmoreland. He was a member and deacon at Immanuel Baptist Church in Hammond. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 5/3/2009 WESTMORELAND, WILDA PHILLIPS Wilda Phillips Westmoreland, 82, died Friday, May 1, 2009, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was a lifelong resident of Tangipahoa Parish who resided in Fluker. She was a graduate of Kentwood High School and a retired bookkeeper at Kent Truck and Trailers in Fluker. She was a member of Tangipahoa Baptist Church and a former Sunday school teacher. She is survived by two sons, Dr. Leo R. Westmoreland Jr. and wife Patricia, of Hammond, and Dr. Daryl M. Westmoreland, of Fluker; and three grandchildren, Jessica M. Westmoreland, Daryl M. Westmoreland Jr., and Dannon M. Westmoreland, all of Fluker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo R. Westmoreland Sr.; parents, Grace Bridges Phillips and Pierce Madison Phillips; a sister, Christina Day Sims; two brothers, Buddy and Joe B. Phillips; and a special nephew, Wallace Day. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home in Kentwood on Monday, May 4, from 8 a.m. until funeral services at 10 a.m. Interment in Tangipahoa Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daryl M. Westmoreland Jr., Robert W. Caston III, Donald Kent, Duke Kent, Wayne Mitchell and Tim Day. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Richard Murphy Hospice Foundation, 16013 Halbert Road, Hammond, LA 70403. The family would like to take this opportunity to thank the physicians and staff of North Oaks Medical Center for the wonderful and compassionate care provided to her. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. ******************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/westmoreland.txt