Williams obituaries (N-R), 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: Williams, Neal 17 Nov 2001 Nov, 2001 Don Johnson Williams, Nettie Lou Dunnington Aug, 2013 Jerry Nelson Williams, Nora Irene Meszaros 18 May 2008 May, 2008 Jerry Nelson Williams, Oernia 5 Sep 2001 Sep, 2001 Don Johnson Williams, Ola Miller 26 Jan 2003 Feb, 2003 Don Johnson Williams, Opal McElveen 9 Mar 2011 Mar, 2011 Jerry Nelson Williams, P. A. 13 Sep 1929 Jun, 2000 Jerry/Carol Nelson Williams, Pamela Renee 12 Feb 1999 Feb, 1999 Don Johnson Williams, Pauline Tate 3 Dec 2002 Jan, 2003 Don Johnson Williams, Realus, Jr. 28 Mar 2010 Apr, 2010 Jerry Nelson Williams, Richard H. 23 Mar 2012 Mar, 2012 Jerry Nelson Williams, Riley 21 Sep 2001 Sep, 2001 Don Johnson Williams, Robert Coy 5 Feb 1932 Jun, 2000 Jerry/Carol Nelson Williams, Robert T., Sr 28 Dec 2011 Jan, 2012 Jerry Nelson Williams, Roger Sylvanus, Jr 2 Nov 2008 Nov, 2008 Jerry Nelson Williams, Rosa L. 9 Jun 2004 Oct, 2004 Sandra McLellan Williams, Roy S. 15 Nov 1998 Nov, 1998 Don Johnson Williams, Ruth 31 Aug 2001 Aug, 2001 Don Johnson ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/17/2001 WILLIAMS, NEAL A resident of Port Allen, he died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001, at Earl K. Long Medical Center in Baton Rouge. He was 58 and a native of Tangipahoa. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Sunday. Interment in Tangipahoa Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Catherine Williams, Port Allen; four children, Verda Lynell Strickland and Ivy Neal Williams, both of Kentwood, and their mother, Lauree Day Phillips, and Nealie Christopher Williams, Baton Rouge, and Billy Brandon Williams, Port Allen; and four grandchildren, Rodney and Colton Strickland and Elizabeth and Austin Williams. Preceded in death by his parents, Neal Sr. and Thelma P. Williams; two sisters, Adelene W. Stewart and Mary Jane W. Schwartz; and a brother, William Pierce "Bill" Williams. ************************************************************************* Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, LA WILLIAMS, NETTIE LOU DUNNINGTON Nettie Lou Dunnington Williams, 80 years old of Hammond, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013, at her residence. She was born on Monday, January 30, 1933, in Hammond. Surviving are her 3 daughters and sons-in- law, Cindy and Matthew Coats, Brenda and Randy Greer, and Sandra and Jimmy Wyatt; daughter-in-law, Jean Schilling Williams; friend and 40 year companion, Earl Stein; 11 grandchildren, Lawrence "Larry" Williams, Amy Williams, Christie Williams Ziadeh, Darolyn Sykes O'Brian, Hunter Coats, Cody Coats, Braden Coats, Ezekiel "Zeke" Coats, Gary Kyzar, Jr., Billy Newman, Jr., and Garon Kyzar; 6 great-grandchildren, Chloe Williams, Maxwell Williams, Serenity O'Brian, Sebastian Bayot, Lawrence O'Brian, and Emma Grace Kyzar; and brother, Jerry Dale Dunnington. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Beatrice Harper Dunnington; son, Sammie Lee Williams, Jr.; and sister, Carol Dunnington Harper. Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond, Sunday, August 25, 2013, from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Visitation will continue Monday, from 10:00 am until the funeral service at 1:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in the Lanier Cemetery in Loranger. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 5/18/2008 WILLIAMS, NORA IRENE MESZAROS At the blessed age of 86, Ms. Nora passed away Friday, May 16, 2008 at Landmark Nursing Home in Hammond. She was born April 8, 1922 in Wheeling, West Virginia and grew up in the Hungarian Settlement in Albany where she attended St. Margaret Catholic Church. A homemaker and caregiver for most of her life until her later years when she became an integral partner in her husband's family produce business, Williams and Sons Produce. Ms. Nora was a devoted wife and loving mother serving as a constant advocate for handicap children, particularly the deaf. She was known for her witty humor, compassion and service to her church. Always sharing her recipes, she prepared many outstanding dishes for her church family and community. Ms. Nora was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church and St. Albert Catholic Church. She was also an honorary member of the First Christian Church in Hammond, where her late husband was a member. She will be sadly missed by her two daughters, Lisa Kay Williams, Karin Williams Harper and her husband, Reggie and one sister, Olga M. Bartosh of New Orleans. She leaves behind many devoted nieces, nephews and extended family members. Nora was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Williams, parents, Pete and Florence Meszaros and a sister, Irene M. Sziszak. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, west of Hammond on Monday, May 19th, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. officiated by Father Randy Cuevas. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home chapel beginning at 2:00 p.m. until the funeral service time with interment in Greenlawn Cemetery. Condolences and other information available online at www.bgthompsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 9/05/2001 WILLIAMS, OERNIA SPRINGFIELD - Oernia Williams, 54, died Sunday, Sept. 2, 2001, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Frank Williams Sr. of Springfield; one daughter, Karen Taylor of Springfield; two sons, Troy Brumfield of Albany, and Frank Williams Jr. of Springfield; two stepchildren, Ray Charles Caleb and Rose Williams, both of Houston; one brother, Earl George of Springfield; one sister, Alma Barze of Ponchatoula; and eight grandchildren. Visitation will be Saturday at True Love Baptist Church, Ponchatoula, from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Carl Coleman conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Springfield. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Inc., Denham Springs, is in charge. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/26/2003 WILLIAMS, OLA MILLER The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. Psalm 23:1 A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, she died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 97, a native of Mississippi and a resident of Ponchatoula. Funeral service at St. Joseph Baptist Church, Ponchatoula, at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003, conducted the Rev. C. Williams, pastor. Dismissal at 11 a.m. Monday. Interment in Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. She is survived by a son, George White of Chicago; two daughters, Pearl Smith of Chicago and Ora Varnado of Ponchatoula; 13 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frenchie Williams; a daughter, Peggy Brumfield; and her parents. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/9/2011 WILLIAMS, OPAL McELVEEN A resident of Greensburg, she died at 4:25 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2011, at her home. She was 71, born July 3, 1939, in Mount Hermon. She retired from the Bank of Greensburg and was a member of Grangeville Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Charles E. Williams, Greensburg; daughter, Jackie Williams, Greensburg; two grandchildren, April Boyd Eaton, Hammond, and Jason Boyd and wife Brittany, Clinton; stepfather, R.J. Frazier, Mount Hermon; three brothers, Dale McElveen and wife Annie Ruth, Leroy McElveen and wife Emelda, and Sidney Frazier, all of Mount Hermon; four sisters, Jo Duncan and husband Murry Jo, and Ann Baker, all of Mount Hermon, Ruth Horning and husband Stanley, and Debbie Frazier, all of Franklinton; brother-in-law, Ronald Schilling, Mount Hermon; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Andy Williams; mother, Iona Mae Frazier; father, Houston McElveen; two sisters, Dorothy "Dot" Schilling and Faye Morgan; sister-in-law, Betty Madere and husband Karl, who were of Baton Rouge; brother-in-law, Ronnie Baker; and two nephews, Robbie McElveen and Dewey Morgan. The family would like to thank her special caregivers, Doris Woodard and Sherrie Neely. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Wednesday, March 9, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Mark Robinson, the Rev. Joe Baugh and Brother Leroy McElveen. Interment in Grangeville Cemetery, Grangeville. Pallbearers will be Joey Duncan, Ellis Eaton, Earl Gill, Jeff Schilling, Scott Schilling and Aaron Wood. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator on: 9/13/1929 WILLIAMS, P. A. 13 Sep 1929; p. 7, col. 7: P. A. Williams, 66, died at home in Kentwood Thursday, 5 Sept. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery at Kentwood on Friday. Survived by widow and 6 children; Mrs. Gayle Wilson of Independence, Mrs. Luther Lee of MS, and Misses Anne, Sadie and Estelle Williams of Kentwood; Reid and Ellis Williams of MS. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 2/12/1999 WILLIAMS, PAMELA RENEE A resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 1999, at her home. She was 33 and a native of Independence. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, Baker, 9 a.m. Friday until religious services at 10 a.m. Interment in St. John Cemetery, Clinton. Survived by her mother, Catherine Hayes Williams; a son, Gabriel Micah; sisters, five in Baton Rouge and two in New Orleans; a brother, a brother-in-law, a sister-in- law, nine nieces, four nephews, host of uncles, aunts, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by a daughter, Amber Williams. A. Wesley Funeral Home, 10810 Ventress Drive, Maringouin, in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 12/03/2002 WILLIAMS, PAULINE TATE KENTWOOD - Pauline Tate Williams, 63, died Thursday, Nov. 28, 2002. She was a native of Sunnyhill and a retired nurse's aide. She is survived by eight daughters, Roslin Tate, Brenda Causey, Sandra Williams and Rosa Jackson, all of Mount Hermon, Janice Williams of Franklinton, Ester Robinson of Roseland, Elaine Brumfield of Kentwood, and Jacqueline Brumfield of Tylertown, Miss.; three sons, Johnny Williams of Progress, Miss.; Earnest Williams of Arcola and Raymond Williams of Franklinton; two sisters, Ruby Arkins and Alvintrue Bolden, both of Baton Rouge; five brothers, Murray, John Earl and Mitchell Murphy Tate Jr., all of Baton Rouge; Don E. Tate of Bonaire, Ga.; and Mark Tate of Kentwood; 20 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Millie Tate; one sister and two brothers. The Rev. Johnny Causey conducted the funeral today at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Mount Hermon. Burial was in the church cemetery. Crain and Sons Funeral Home, Franklinton, was in charge. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 3/28/2010 WILLIAMS, REALUS, JR. Realus "Rick" Williams, Jr., 79 years old of Hammond, died Friday, March 26, 2010, in North Oaks Medical Center. He was born on Tuesday, November 11, 1930, in Independence. Mr. Williams was a volunteer fireman for the City of Hammond and he was a high school football official in Hammond for many years. Mr. Williams was the owner of Miss-Lou Chemical Company. Surviving are his son & daughter-in-law, David and Liz Williams; son, Michael Williams; 2 daughters & sons-in-law, Roxanne and Vincent Patti, and Barbara Husser and Terry "Bear" Bradley; 4 grandchildren, Katie Husser, Jake Patti, Lauren Patti, and Cody Brdley; brother, Loren Cecil "Slim" Williams; and niece, Mary Frances Williams and husband John Crayton. He is preceded in death by his wife, Anna Barbara Costanza Williams; parents, Addie Bennett and Realus J. Williams, Sr.; 2 brothers, Morris and Fred Williams; and sister-in-law, Antonia Passalaqua Williams. Friends will be received Monday, March 29, 2010, at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond from 12:00 p.m. until the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. with Deacon Wallace Gainey officiating. Interment will follow in the Arcola-Roseland Cemetery in Roseland. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 3/23/2012 WILLIAMS, RICHARD H. Mr. Richard H. "Dick" Williams, 85 years old of Ponchatoula, La., passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at his residence. He was born on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 1927, in Magnolia, Miss., son of the late Paul H. and Mable Varnado Williams. He will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, a devoted husband, dedicated and hard worker, and servant of the Lord. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula where he was ordained as a deacon in 1960. He was a Sunday School teacher for many years and served as chairman of the deacons and church treasurer. He served his country in World War II in the Navy. After managing his family's restaurant in downtown Ponchatoula (The Coffee Pot), he went on to work for 41 years for the United States Postal Service. From his days of playing in a teenage band (The Juke Box 5) to listening to all types of music, he loved music. He was a sports fan who loved LSU and Ponchatoula High School sports. He graduated from Ponchatoula High School in 1944 and Southeastern Louisiana University in 1948. A great man from the greatest generation, he was loved by all and will be missed by everyone who knew him. Surviving are wife of 51 years, Betty Fairburn Williams, son, Danny R. Williams, son & daughter-in-law, Timothy S. and Cindy G. Williams, son, Barry P. Williams, son & daughter-in-law, Kenny D. and Teresa M. Williams, daughter & son-in-law, Holly W. and Mark Schorr, 11 grand- children, Jonathan, Jacob and Jeremy Williams, Jake Ruiz, Brady and Riley Williams, Heather Schorr Autrey and her husband Ben, Lauren and Robert Schorr, Taylor and Kyle Williams, and a great-grandson, Benjamin Autrey. He is preceded in death by twin grandchildren, Nathan and Nicholas Williams, brother, Paul H. Williams Jr., and his sister, Marilyn Williams. Friends will be received on Sunday, March 25, 2012 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm and on Monday, March 26, 2012 from 8:30 am until 10:00 am at First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula. Services will be held at First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula, Monday, at 10:00 am, with Dr. David Cranford officiating. Interment will follow in the Ponchatoula Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula Building Fund 325 E. Pine St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 9/21/2001 WILLIAMS, RILEY INDEPENDENCE - Riley Williams, 69, died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2001, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Elouise Doty of Independence; three sons, Bernard Batiste, Larry Williams and Stanley Williams, all of Independence; two sisters, Mattie W. East of Montpelier and Josephine W. Robertson of Independence; two brothers, the Rev. Francis Williams and Herbert Williams, both of Independence; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Riley Williams Jr. and David Houston; one brother, Tyrie Williams; his mother, Mary Williams; and his father, John "Pete" Williams. Visitation will be today at Angelic Funeral Home, Roseland, from 4 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Francis Williams will conduct the funeral Saturday at noon at Butler's AME Zion Church, Amite. Burial will be in Durbin Cemetery, Independence. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator on: 2/05/1932 WILLIAMS, ROBERT COY 5 Feb 1932; p. 2, col. 3: Robert Coy Williams, born 29 Oct 1931; died 1 Feb 1932; burial 2 Feb 1932. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Williams. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 12/28/2011 WILLIAMS, ROBERT T., SR. "BUDDY" A resident of Hammond, he died Monday, Dec. 26, 2011, at age 60. Arrangements with Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/2/2008 WILLIAMS, ROGER SYLVANUS, JR. "PEPOP" A resident of Baton Rouge, he was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., on May 11, 1918, to Roger Sylvanus Williams Sr. and Nell McCallum Williams and died peacefully at his home on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at age 90. He was a member of Broadmoor United Methodist Church. He retired from Allied Signal (now Exxon), where he was a chemical engineer with 36 years of service. Roger started up and was plant manager of Allied Chemical Plastics Plant in Painesville, Ohio. While in Ohio, he served as director of the chamber of commerce for two terms. In 1970, Roger was transferred to the Baton Rouge Plastics Plant, where he remained until his retirement in 1982. After retirement, he and his beloved wife, Lucy, moved to Lake Rosemound in St. Francisville. Lake Rosemound is where he spent the remainder of his life doing what he enjoyed the most: gardening, fishing, boating, swimming and playing bridge. He also cheered on the Tigers with family and friends, even though he secretly pulled for Ohio State on game days. Roger was an avid golfer and past president of the Men's Golf Association at Fairwood Country Club and traveled extensively throughout his career. He is survived by three daughters, Ronnie Lou Williams Corcoran, of St. Francisville, Jacqueline Williams Thompson and husband Dr. Michael Thompson, of Ballwin, Mo., and Patricia Williams Carter and husband Frank L. Carter Sr., of Baton Rouge; five grandchildren, Jennifer C. Reynolds and husband Mark A. Reynolds and Patti C. Allen and husband Robby S. Allen, all of Prairieville, Mollee M. Thompson, of Ballwin, Katie L. Carter, of New Orleans, and Buzz Carter, of Hammond; three great-grandchildren, Max Allen, Lucy Allen and Emma Kate Reynolds; a brother, Alexander "Bill" Williams and wife Virginia Williams, of Marietta, Ga.; a nephew, Peter Williams; and niece, Sarah Jane Williams. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Lucetta Eckert Williams; and his parents, Nell McCallum Williams and Roger Sylvanus Williams Sr. Pallbearers will be Frank Carter, Michael Thompson, Mark Reynolds, Robby Allen, Buzz Carter and Katie Carter. The family would like to thank Dr. Challie Daniels, Theresa Whetstone, his home health nurse, and the staff of Amedysis Hospice. Visitation at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Sunday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. until service at noon. Burial will be in Greenoaks Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorial donations be made in his honor to the American Cancer Society, 10528 Kentshire Court, Baton Rouge, LA 70810. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Ponchatoula Enterprise on: 6/09/2004 WILLIAMS, ROSA L. LOS ANGELES -- Funeral services for Rosa L. Williams, 63, sister of Jessie Miller of Ponchatoula, were at 11 a.m. Monday, June 7, from Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond. Burial was in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Kenner. Mrs. Williams died Thursday, May 27, at her residence. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/15/1998 WILLIAMS, ROY S. A resident of Arcola, he died at 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 1998, at his home. He was 79 and a native of St. Helena Parish. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Visiting at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Religious services at Kedron Baptist Church, Amite, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Pat Bourg. Interment in Kedron Cemetery, Amite. Survived by wife, Dorothy B. Williams, Arcola; five daughters, Peggy Moffat, Zachary, Beverly Watson, Greensburg, Laverne Small, Gibsonville, N.C., Renee Hennigan, Merryville, and Carla Williams, Amite; three sons, Roy S. Williams II, Alexandria, Ricky Williams, Kentwood, and Jeffrey Williams, Amite; 20 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a great- grandson, Timothy Sedtal; parents, Raiford and Ollie Williams; three sisters; and five brothers. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 8/31/2001 WILLIAMS, RUTH AMITE - Ruth Williams, 88, died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2001, at her home. She was a native of Montpelier. Survivors include two sons, Lonnie and James Nichols, both of Amite; three daughters, Dorothy Kemp and Pearl Kelly, both of Amite, and Lanett Davis of Detroit; 34 grandchildren, 65 great- grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four sisters, three brothers, three sons, two daughters and three grandchildren. Visitation will be tonight from 5 to 9 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite. Alonzo Richardson and Lonnie Nichols will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. at Roseland COGIC, and burial will be in Big Zion Cemetery, Roseland. ************************************************************************* File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/williams5.txt