Wilson obituaries (A-H), 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: Wilson, Betty 28 Jul 2012 Aug 2012 Jerry Nelson Wilson, Billie LeBlanc 10 Apr 2005 Apr 2005 Jerry Nelson Wilson, Brett Joseph 21 Sep 2005 Oct 2005 Jerry Nelson Wilson, Carmilete Maxine Neal 29 Sep 2001 Sep 2001 Don Johnson Wilson, Charles Edward 13 Mar 2008 Mar 2008 Jerry Nelson Wilson, Charles Farrell 15 Aug 2000 Aug 2000 Don Johnson Wilson, Charles W. 8 Jun 2000 Jun 2000 Don Johnson Wilson, Clanthain 2 Aug 2012 Aug 2012 Jerry Nelson Wilson, Daniel S. 4 Oct 2011 Oct 2011 Jerry Nelson Wilson, Diane J. Lewis 30 Sep 2005 Oct 2005 Jerry Nelson Wilson, Dora Brumfield 22 Jun 1951 Nov 2006 Carol/Jerry Nelson Wilson, Earl 27 Apr 2005 May 2005 Jerry Nelson Wilson, Earl Francis 23 Jun 2003 Jun 2003 Don Johnson Wilson, Easter 17 Jun 2001 Jul 2001 Don Johnson Wilson, Edith A. 22 Feb 2008 Feb 2008 Jerry Nelson Wilson, Emily Ann 12 Oct 2005 Nov 2005 Jerry Nelson Wilson, Ernest 31 May 2001 May 2001 Don Johnson Wilson, Ethel Stevens 5 Mar 2005 Mar 2005 Jerry Nelson Wilson, Feliscia 17 Oct 2001 Nov 2001 Don Johnson Wilson, Fochia V. 30 Mar 2011 Apr 2011 Jerry Nelson Wilson, Grace, Sr. 24 Aug 2000 Sep 2000 Don Johnson Wilson, Hardie 14 Mar 2012 Mar 2012 Jerry Nelson ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 7/28/2012 WILSON, BETTY A resident of Independence, Mrs. Betty died at 1 p.m on Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at her residence in Independence. She was born July 13, 1937 in San Antonio, TX and was 75 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Pueblo, Doyline, LA; son, James "Randy" Wilson, Independence, LA; 4 sisters, Mary Summerall, Oklahoma, Bessie Courtney, San Antonio, TX, Bertha Josey, Houston, TX and Josie Fischer, San Antonio, TX; brother, Leroy Fischer, Humble, TX; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by husband, J. R. Wilson, daughter, Rhonda Sanders; father, Walter Fischer; mother, Emma Vollmer Fischer. Visitation at First Baptist Church, Independence, from 11 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m on Saturday, July 28, 2012. Services will be conducted by Rev. Mitch Williams. Interment Lawrence Memorial Gardens, Loranger. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 4/10/2005 WILSON, BILLIE LeBLANC A resident of Amite, he died at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, April 7, 2005, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was 72 and a native of Kentwood. Visitation was at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday with an Eastern Star service at 7 p.m. and a Masonic service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation at First United Methodist Church, Amite, from 8:30 a.m. Saturday until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Ken Bowman. Interment in Bolivar Cemetery, Bolivar. He is survived by his wife, Beth Wilson, Amite; four daughters and sons-in-law, Gail Wilson and Doug White of Prairieville, Darla Wilson and Tray Burge of Dallas, Sara Wilson and Willie Gueho of Greenwell Springs, and Insa Wilson and Byron Becnel of Prairieville; and stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Linda and Bernard West, Pine Grove. "Paw-Paw Billie" will be greatly missed by his nine grandchildren: Evan and Dylan White, Lauren, Chase and Connor Burge, Mallory, Morgan and Austin Gueho and Arlyn Becnel; three stepgrandchildren, Vicki Boudreaux and John and James Pirie; a sister and brother-in-law, Iva Jewel and Mo Jasim of Baton Rouge; and three brothers and sisters-in-law, Horace and Dale Wilson, Mount Hermon, Karl and Pat Wilson, Baton Rouge, Ralph and Patricia Wilson, Greenlaw. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, James Wilson and Little Johnnie Wilson; and parents, Willie and Lettie Crawford Wilson. He was a retired major for the Baton Rouge Police Department with 32 years of service. He was past master of Fairfields Lodge in Baton Rouge and past master of Spring Creek Lodge. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, member of Baton Rouge Scottish Rite, a Shriner and member of Livingston Certificate Association, High Twelve Club and Zoar Baptist Church. He was a former deacon of Oakcrest Baptist Church, where he was a Sunday School director of the fifth and sixth grades for 20 years and a member of Camelia Chapter 142 of O.E.S. He also moonlighted for 28 years as an extra-duty police security for Goudchaux's Department Store in Baton Rouge. He was a member of The Fraternal Order of Police. Memorial contributions may be made to Masonic Home for Children, c/o Grand Lodge, P.O. Box 12357, Alexandria, LA 71315. "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 this appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7,8. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 9/21/2005 WILSON, BRETT JOSEPH "FLOUNDER" A resident of Independence, he died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2005, at Louisiana Heart Hospital, Lacombe. He was 31, born on Monday, Oct. 1, 1973, in Covington. He worked as a deputy for the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. He was a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University and a member of Kappa Delta Tau fraternity. He is survived by his wife, Carol Arretteig Wilson of Independence; parents, Ned Ross Wilson and Marion Favret Wilson of Covington; brother, Ned R. Wilson Jr. of Mandeville; father-in-law, John B. Arretteig Jr. of Ponchatoula; stepmother-in-law, Anita H. Keaton of Ponchatoula; grandmother, Ruth Constance Favret of Covington; and a niece, Cameron Alyse Wilson of Mandeville. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Uncas Benjamin Favret Sr.; and grandparents, Ovis Ross Wilson and Clarise Sutton Wilson. Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, on Wednesday, Sept. 21, from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Service will be at All Saints Episcopal Church, Ponchatoula, at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Interment in Ponchatoula Cemetery. Condolences may be e-mailed to http://www.hmckneely@i-55.com, subject line: Wilson. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 9/29/2001 WILSON, CARMILETE MAXINE NEAL "CONNIE" A resident of Ponchatoula, she died Friday, Sept. 28, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 74 and a native of Husser. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and in the chapel from 8 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. Charles Bigner. Interment in Bahm Cemetery. Survived by her husband, Earl F. "Shorty" Wilson, Ponchatoula; a daughter, Donna Wilson Overland, Albany; three sons, Russell Earl Wilson, Husser, Rick Woodrow Wilson, Vider, Texas, and Duke Flint Wilson, Convent; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Percy and Alice Bahm Neal; a sister, Drusilla Wells; and three brothers, Harold, Donald and Oliver Neal. She was a former employee of TG&Y. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 3/13/2008 WILSON, CHARLES EDWARD Mr. Charles Edward Wilson, age 69, died on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at Ochsner Baptist Hospital in New Orleans. He was a native and resident of Ponchatoula. Mr. Wilson was retired from the US Air Force and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ponchatoula. Visitation at Geisler Funeral Home in Ponchatoula on Thursday, March 13 from 6 until 9 pm and on Friday after 8:30 am until the religious services at 10:30 am. Interment will follow in Ponchatoula Cemetery. Mr. Wilson is survived by his wife, Ruby Fisher Wilson, Ponchatoula; sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Monica Wilson, Destrehan and Timmy and Denise Wilson, Ponchatoula; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Charles Raney, Pumpkin Center; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lois and Dickie Lamp, Janet and Norman Basso, and Elaine and Willard Vicknair; brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry and Paula Wilson and Donnie and Brenda Wilson ; brother-in-law, Billy Wolaner; sister-in-law and brother-law-law, Alice Faye and Joe Bill Rodriguez; 8 grandchildren, Quince Roccaforte, Kaci and Zachary Wilson, Brandon and Hannah Wilson, Dylan Raney, Cameron and Allysa Mauk and many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie J. and Christine Neihaus Wilson. Condolences may be expressed at www.geislerfuneralhome.net. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/15/2000 WILSON, CHARLES FARRELL "I have fought the fight, won the race and kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7. A correctional guard therapeutic at Feliciana Forensic Facility, Jackson, he died at 6:35 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, 2000, at his residence in Jackson. He was 68 and a native of Kentwood. Visiting at Second Baptist Church of Jackson from 5 p.m. Monday until religious services at 2 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Mack Stewart and the Rev. Charles Duncan. Burial in the church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Ruby Allen Wilson of Jackson; a daughter and son-in-law, Glennis "Diane" and Tommy DeLee of Jackson; a son, Robert Farrell "Robbie" Wilson of Jackson; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Norma Jean Hilbum of Zachary, and Bobbie Ruth and Elton Carruth of Greensburg; two brothers, James V. Wilson of Hampton, Ga., and William L. Wilson of Gainesville, Mo.; mother-in-law, Mildred Allen of Yazoo City, Miss.; three sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, Juanita Wilson of Bogalusa, Dorothy Gonzales of Bradenton, Fla., and Virginia and Willis Fowler of Bentonia, Miss.; two brothers-in-law and their wives, Ralph and Deborah Allen of Farmerville and William and Donna Allen of Eros; grandchildren, Cullen King, Jody and Michelle Harell DeLee, all of Jackson, Ronald W. DeLee and Hope and David Menser, all of Ethel; and numerous nieces and nephews, church family, all friends and family from East Louisiana State Hospital and Feliciana Forensic Facility, and close personal friends and second family, Yola "Granny" Arron and Sandy Smith, both of Jackson. Preceded in death by his parents, J.W. and Imogene Wilson; a brother-in-law, Steve Hilbum; two nieces, Brenda Hall and Sena Palmer; and close friend, Aubrey Aaron. Pallbearers will be Johnny Vice, Ricky O'Brien, James "Jimmy" Ryles, Eugene Morgan, Kit Maples, Kevin "Hamburger" Palmer and Gerald Oldham. Thanks to Dr. Christopher McCanless, Dr. William Hines, Dr. Lo and the staffs at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. Charlet Funeral Home, Clinton, in charge of arrangements. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/8/2000 WILSON, CHARLES W. "PETE" A retired farmer, a resident of Ponchatoula and a former resident of St. Francisville, he died Tuesday, June 6, 2000, at River Parishes Hospital, LaPlace. He was 92, born in Cass County, Texas. Visiting at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, from 11 a.m. Thursday until religious services at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Joe Ratcliff. Burial in Star Hill Cemetery, St. Francisville. Survived by five daughters, Geraldine Sistrunk of Ponchatoula, Virginia Barron of Crystal Springs, Miss., Julia Reynolds of Edwards, Miss., Shirley Dean of Dallas, and Susie Farber of Las Vegas; a son, Charles W. Wilson of St. Francisville; 17 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Ozeale Hall "Mudge" Wilson; parents, John Thomas and Susie Lucky Wilson; two great- grandchildren, Devon Sean and Jessica Diane Sistrunk; seven brothers and two sisters. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/2/2012 WILSON, CLANTHAIN A resident of Baton Rouge, she died July 29, 2012, at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge. Visitation on Friday, August 3, 2012 at St. John Baptist Church, Alsen, La., from 10 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. Donald Ruth. Interment in Big Zion Cemetery, Roseland, La. Survivors include 2 sisters, Wilda Malone, Lakewood, Calif., and Ann Terrance, Baton Rouge, and 2 brothers, Clarence Vernon, Jr. (Florence), Los Angeles, Calif., and James Vernon, Sr. (Mae), Baker, La. Richardson Funeral Home of Amite in charge of arrangements. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/4/2011 WILSON, DANIEL S. Mr. Dan died peacefully at 6:42 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family, loved ones and friends. He retired from Gulf States Utility Co. with 36 years of service. He was an Army veteran and jury commissioner in East Feliciana Parish. Visiting at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Clinton, Tuesday, Oct. 4, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visitation resumes at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Clinton, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m. until service at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Jake Williams and the Rev. Rusty Boswer. Burial at Masonic Cemetery, Clinton. He is survived by a son, Danny Wilson and wife, Barbara, of Clinton; the love of his life, Imelda Davis, of Amite; three sisters, Marie George and husband Burnell, of Houston, Flo Bennett, of Clinton, and Mary Alice Johnson, of Amite; a brother, Pete Wilson and wife, Ebba, of Hoover, Ala.; three grandchildren, Chrystal Babin, and Adam and Joshua Wilson; two stepgrandchildren, Minyon Gremillion and Mandy Rogers; four great-grandchildren, Tyler, Mary Grace, Kade Furr and Makena Wilson; three stepgrandchildren, Max and Myles Gremillion, and Courtney Ballard; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur E. and Veronica Stire Wilson; three sisters, Gloria, Joyce and Doris Ann Wilson; three brothers, Arthur, Charles and Bill Wilson. Pallbearers will be Eddie Jones, Larry Cockrell, Adam Wilson, Sean Finch, Todd Lawson, Jerry Finch and Eddie Covington. Honorary pallbearers are Judge William Kline, Richard East, Monroe Foster, Dr. Boyd Helm, Dr. Jason Hebert and Dr. Francis Cefalu. Dan was a wonderful father, grandfather and loving dear friend. He enjoyed gardening "just to see it grow" and share with family and friends. He loved helping others, restoring antique John Deere tractors and listening to old gas engines run. Share sympathies, condolences and memories at www.CharletFuneralHome.com. Dondations may be made to Kedron Baptist Church, Driveway Fund, 71 Highway 1047, Amite, LA 70422. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 9/30/2005 WILSON, DIANNE J. LEWIS Dianne J. Lewis Wilson, a native and a former resident of New Orleans, died Monday, Sept. 26, 2005, at her home in Darrow. She was 54. Visiting at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, on Friday, Sept. 30, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Religious service at Gordon Richardson Temple of Deliverance Church of God in Christ, Amite, on Saturday, Oct. 1, at noon, conducted by Elder Paul St. Amant. Interment in Gordon Chapel Cemetery, Amite. She is survived by her husband, Matthew Wilson, New Orleans; a son, Desmond Matthew Wilson, Richardson, Texas; stepson, Melvin Wilson, New Orleans; two daughters, Danielle Catherine Wilson, New Orleans, and Dangel Mary Arrington, Darrow; four stepdaughters, Nicole Wilson, Monica Wilson, Digeale Wilson and Latrice Bryant, all of New Orleans; five sisters, JoAnn Frazier, Amite, Cheryl St. Amant, Baton Rouge, Elaine Daniel, Pensacola, Fla., Winifred Payne, New Orleans, and Tomekia Alvarez, Prairieville; seven brothers, Ernest Lewis Jr., James Lewis, Kenneth Bergeron and Dwayne Bergeron, all of New Orleans, Alvin Lewis, Patterson, N.J., Darren Lewis, Baton Rouge, and Chris Bergeron, Amite; and 25 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Catherine Harrell Lewis and Ernest Lewis Jr.; son, Gregory Demond Lewis; and a sister, Demtric Bergeron. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 6/22/1951 WILSON, DORA BRUMFIELD B. B. Brumfield and Mrs. J. L. Rollins of Hammond returned last Friday from Chicago, where they attended the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Dora Brumfield Wilson, which was held Tuesday, June 12. A native of Tangipahoa parish, Mrs. Wilson had spent the past few years in Chicago. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ralph Lutz and Miss Patricia Wilson of Chicago; three sisters, Mrs. Rollins of Hammond, Mrs. Lydia Wallace of Franklinton, and Mrs. Loyd Hurst of New Orleans; five brothers, H. S. Brumfield of Hammond, P. M. Brumfield of Ponchatoula, L. F. Brumfield of Gainesville, Ga., Neel Brumfield of Baton Rouge, and B. B. Brumfield of Hammond; three grandchildren of Chicago. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/27/2005 WILSON, EARL Detroit -- Ponchatoula native Earl Wilson, 70, died Saturday, April 23, 2005. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/23/2003 WILSON, EARL FRANCIS "SHORTY" A retiree of LP&L (Entergy) and a resident of Ponchatoula, he died Saturday, June 21, 2003, in Albany. He was 78 and a native of Marrero. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday and after 8 a.m. Tuesday. Religious service at the funeral home chapel at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Charles Bigner. Interment in Bahm Cemetery, Husser. Survived by a daughter, Donna Overland, Albany; three sons, Russell Wilson, Husser, Rick Wilson, Orange, Texas, and Duke Wilson, Convent; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Minnie LaBruzza and Jessie Boudreaux, both of Gretna; and a brother, Bobby Wilson, Marrero. Preceded in death by his wife, Carmilete Neal Wilson; parents, James and Frances Krohn Wilson; a sister, Julia Lesaicherre; five brothers, Fritz, Eddie, Jimmy, Woodrow and Richard Wilson. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/17/2001 WILSON, EASTER Amite - Easter Wilson, 67, died Wednesday, June 13, 2001. She is survived by three sons, Jessie Earl Wilson Jr. and Willie Ray Wilson, both of Roseland, and Eve Wilson of Amite; three daughters, Kathleen Tracie of Amite, Louise Omotoyo of Darby, Penn., and Vicky Moore of Fluker; five sisters, Matilda Magee, Earnestine Moore, Evelyn Cantrell and Melissa Bechel, all of Flint, Mich., and May Ella Warren of Chicago; and three brothers, Fred Holmes of Tylertown, Miss., J.C. Holmes of Houston and Jessie Holmes of Flint, Mich. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ethel and David Holmes; her husband, Jessie Earl Wilson Sr.; and three brothers, J.L., David Jr. and J.D. Holmes. Visitation will be Monday at Community Baptist Church, Fluker, from 11 a.m. until the Rev. Bobby Ray Shower conducts the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in McGee Cemetery, Tylertown, Miss. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 2/22/2008 WILSON, EDITH A. A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Edith passed away February 19, 2008 at North Oaks Medical Center at the age of 82. She was a native of Violet La and a resident of Hammond. She is survived by her four children and spouses, John and Donna Rotonti, Mary Ann and Luther Ward, Geraldine and Mark Cooley, Phyllis and L.J. Chappetta; a son-in-law, Bryant Bird Sr.; twelve grandchildren, Bryant Jr. and Keith Bird, Virginia DeFrancesch, Jason and Steven Ward, Melissa and Corey Schwegman, Duane Chappetta, Nicole, Tara, John Jr., and Ashley Rotonti; ten great-grand- children;; sister and brother, Lyndie Roussell and Waldo Wilson. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Bird; two brothers and a sister, Huey and Bud Wilson, Velma Burch; parents, Charles and Agnes Wilson. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hwy 190, west of Hammond on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 12 noon. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home chapel from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral service time of 12 noon. Fr. John Dominic Sims, O.P. will conduct the services. Interment will be in Rose Memorial 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 Advocate (Baton Rouge): 10/12/2005 WILSON, EMILY ANN (Infant) She was born in Hammond and died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. Surviving are her mother, Carol Arretteig Wilson of Independence; grandparents, Ned R. Wilson and Marion Favret Wilson of Covington; grandfather, John B. Arretteig Jr.; stepgrandmother, Anita H. Keaton of Ponchatoula; great-grandmother, Ruth Constance Favret of Covington; and cousin, Cameron Alyse Wilson of Mandeville. She was preceded in death by her father, Brett Joseph Wilson; great-grandfather, Uncas Benjamin Favret Sr.; and great-grandparents, Ovis and Clarise Sutton Wilson. Graveside service at Ponchatoula Cemetery on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 5 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Paul Bailey. Send e-mail condolences to hmckneely@i-55.com/subject line: Wilson. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 5/31/2001 WILSON, ERNEST Natalbany - Ernest "Ernie Lee" Wilson, 69, died Sunday, May 27, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Canton, Miss., and worked within the Tangipahoa Parish School System. She is survived by five daughters, Ann Revish of Hammond, Linda Manzella, Edna, Sharon and Jackie Wilson, all of Natalbany; two sons, Grace Wilson Jr. of Alexandria and Steve Wilson of Hammond; 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Grace Wilson; two grandchildren and one great-great-grand- child. Visitation will be Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond. The Rev. Alfred Hart will conduct the funeral Saturday at 1 p.m. at Rock Zion Baptist Church, Natalbany, and burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/5/2005 WILSON, ETHEL STEVENS She died at 7:35 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, 2005, at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. She was 89, a native of Abita Springs and a resident of Amite. Visitation was at Kedron Baptist Church, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Visitation at the church from 8 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 5, conducted by the Rev. Herb Cowan. Interment in Kedron Cemetery, Amite. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Ed Courtney, Amite, and Linda and Dennis Travis, Montpelier; a sister, Lettie Rushing, Central; seven grandchildren, Wally Dees, Rich Dees, Brian Dees, Randy Travis, Brett Travis, Kerri Ardillo and DeLynn Spinks; and 10 great-grandchildren, Adam Dees, Matt Dees, Joseph Ardillo, Jonathan Ardillo, Patrick Dees, Daniel Dees, Benjamin Dees, Caleb Travis, Amy Dees and Kaicee Spinks. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Wilson; mother, Pearl Stevens; father, Zack Stevens; three brothers, Walter, Joe and Arthur Stevens; two sisters, Virgie Henry and Nettie Stevens; and son-in-law, Wallace Dees. Pallbearers will be grandsons and grandsons-in-law, Jay Ardillo and Kelly Spinks. Honorary pallbearers are her great-grandsons. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kedron Baptist Church Building Fund or Kedron Cemetery Fund. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge of arrangements. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 10/17/2001 WILSON, FELISCIA Feliscia Wilson, 34, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, in an automobile accident. She was a native of Independence. She is survived by her husband, Samuel Wilson of Hammond; two daughters, Tawanna and Calishea Johnson, both of Hammond; four sons, Eddie, Keith, Patrick and Neal Johnson, all of Hammond; two sisters, Chanell Johnson and Jessica Johnson, both of Independence; three brothers, Desiray, Michael and Christopher Johnson, all of Independence; her mother, Jessie Johnson of Independence; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father. Visitation will be Thursday at Rosehill Baptist Church, Covington, from 6 p.m. until the Rev. Junis Clark conducts the funeral at 7. Dismissal will be Friday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 3/30/2011 WILSON, FOCHIA V. Fochia V. Wilson, 87, of Kentwood, died at her residence March 26, 2011. Visitation will take place Friday, April 1, 2011, at Sweethome Baptist Church in Kentwood from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The wake service will be at 7 p.m. The funeral service will be at Temple Chapel Baptist Church in Kentwood at 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial is at Rosehill Baptist Church Cemetery in Magnolia, Miss. Wilson is survived by her daughters, Marcia V. Wilson, Lisa Wilson Blackman and Octavia Wilson Hill; sister, Jesse Fortner; brother, Oswell Varnado; grandchildren, Edwin Pike Wilson, Emonie Blackman and Marquia Lewis; and great-grandchildren, Kewernton, Darion, EdÕswauria and Edwin Pike Wilson Jr. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edwin H. Wilson; daughter, Edwina Wilson Wells; son, Louis "Mickey" Taplin; parents, DeWitt and Maggie Varnado; brothers, Ernie, Talmadge and Dewitt; and sisters, Beulah, Ina, Ann, Artimese and Ruby. Richardson Funeral Home of Amite in charge of arrangements. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 8/24/2000 WILSON, GRACE SR. Natalbany - Grace Wilson Sr., 72, died Monday, Aug. 21, 2000, at Lallie Kemp Medical Center. He was a native of Dekalb, Miss. Survivors include his wife, Ernest Wilson, Natalbany; five daughters, Ann Revish, Hammond, Linda Manzella, Edna, Sharon and Jackie Wilson, all of Natalbany; two sons, Grace Wilson Jr., Alexandria, Steve Wilson, Hammond; sister, Christine Smith, Tampa, Fla.; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.Ten siblings, one daughter, two grand- children and one great-grandchild, preceded him in death. Visitation will be at N. A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. The Rev. Keith Tillman will conduct the funeral Saturday, at 11 a.m., and burial will be in Holly Gardens. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 3/14/2012 WILSON, HARDIE Hardie Wilson, a life long resident of Wilmer, La.. age 89, died Wednesday, March 7, at 3:05 p.m. at Regency Hospital of Covington, La. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 17, at Good Hope Baptist Church in Wilmer, La., at 11 a.m. Pastor Wallace Lott officiating. ******************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/wilson1.txt