Wright 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: Wright, Adda B. Ellis 6 Aug 2012 Aug 2012 Jerry Nelson Wright, Albert Lee, Jr. 14 Jun 2003 Jun 2003 Don Johnson Wright, Barbara Teston 30 Oct 2007 Nov 2007 Jerry Nelson Wright, Beatrice Biersoll 13 Sep 1996 Aug 2005 JohnK Wright IV Wright, Beverly Ballard 27 Mar 2003 Mar 2003 Don Johnson Wright, Bryce D. 31 May 2012 Jun 2012 Jerry Nelson Wright, Celestine 7 Jul 2000 Aug 2000 Don Johnson Wright, Charles Lee 3 May 2013 May 2013 Jerry Nelson Wright, Clyde Houston 15 Jan 2006 Jan 2006 Jerry Nelson Wright, Earl 21 Apr 2003 Apr 2003 Don Johnson Wright, Eddie Earl, Sr. 20 Sep 2011 Sep 2011 Jerry Nelson Wright, Eltie Clyde 17 Jul 2009 Jul 2009 Jerry Nelson Wright, Eunice Marie Fannaly 23 Mar 2000 Mar 2000 Don Johnson Wright, Fred Milton 4 Aug 2005 Aug 2005 Jerry Nelson Wright, Harold J. 3 Oct 2003 Oct 2003 Don Johnson Wright, James Hugh 15 Jun 2000 Jul 2000 Don Johnson Wright, John Douglas 25 Sep 2003 Oct 2003 Don Johnson Wright, Kenneth Gary 8 May 2008 May 2008 Jerry Nelson Wright, Kimberly Gay 24 Mar 2012 Mar 2012 Jerry Nelson Wright, Malcolm Baird, Sr. 15 Oct 1954 Dec 2007 Jerry Nelson Wright, Mark Christopher 5 Jul 2000 Aug 2000 Don Johnson Wright, Marria Terrell 26 Nov 2009 Nov 2009 Jerry Nelson Wright, Mary Robertson 23 Jul 1954 Dec 2007 Jerry Nelson Wright, Melvin Zelton 25 Apr 2005 May 2005 Jerry Nelson Wright, Robert Lee 15 Oct 2009 Oct 2009 Jerry Nelson Wright, Sol 1 Mar 1929 Jun 2000 Jerry/Carol Nelson Wright, Thurrell Douglas 2 Apr 2004 Apr 2004 Jerry Nelson Wright, Wilbert 20 Jan 2008 Jan 2008 Jerry Nelson Wright, William Richard 2 Nov 2008 Nov 2008 Jerry Nelson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/6/2012 WRIGHT, ADDA B. ELLIS Adda B. Ellis Wright, a native of Roseland, LA and a resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2012 at the age of 86. She was a graduate of Istrouma High School and Spencer Business College. Adda was a member of Broadmoor Presbyterian Church. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be missed dearly by all that knew her. She is survived by her son, Howard Wright III and wife Jennifer; two daughters, Anita Green and husband Mac, and Sallye Dawson and husband James; eight grandchildren, Michael Wright, Mark Wright, Morgan Wright, Margaret Wright, Rebecca Burton, Jessica Dawson, Heather Dawson and Sarah Dawson; 16 greatgrandchildren; and a brother, Cheney Ellis of Porter, TX. She is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Wright, Jr.; her parents, George and Mildred Ellis; brother, George Ellis Jr.; sisters, Mildred Dykes, Claire Heil and Hazel Vernon; and two infant sisters. Visitation will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Sunday, August 5, 2012 from 5pm until 9 p.m. and resume on Monday from 12 p.m. until funeral service at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Michael Wright, Mark Wright, Morgan Wright, Tony Burton, Chad Burton and Scott McInnis. Honorary pallbearers are Mac Green and James Dawson. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that a donation be made to Generations Hospice in Adda's memory. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/14/2003 WRIGHT, ALBERT LEE, JR. A resident of Denham Springs, he died Thursday, June 12, 2003, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 64 and a native of Ponchatoula. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, with religious service at 7 p.m., conducted by a Dominican priest. Graveside service at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson. Survived by his wife, Linda Tarver Wright, Denham Springs; a son, Christopher Dalton Wright, Denham Springs; two daughters, Elizabeth W. Dunn, Arlington, Va., and A. Lynnette Wright, Denham Springs; a grandson, A.J. Dunn; and a brother, Ronald Wright, Ponchatoula. Preceded in death by his parents, Albert Lee Wright Sr. and Eunice Fannaly Wright; and an infant sister. He was a former freelance correspondent for The Advocate Sports section, a former announcer with Southeastern Louisiana University basketball and co-founder and former executive director of the National Association of the State Department of Migrant Education. He was retired from the Louisiana State Department of Education and was a published writer in the field of education. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 10/30/2007 WRIGHT, BARBARA TESTON A native of New Orleans, she passed away on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007, at 1:11 a.m. at her home in St. Amant. She was 69 and a former resident of the Seventh Ward, Kentwood. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, who lived for and loved her family. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and playing with her grandchildren. She was a graduate of Istrouma High School, Class of 1956. Survived by her husband of 51 years, Louis L. Wright Sr.; two daughters, Stephanie Abadie and husband Kenny, and Kathi Foust and husband William; two sons, Louis L. Wright Jr., and Daniel J. Wright and wife Neta; sister, Arlene Liuzza, of Hammond; and 10 grand- children, Alicia, Austin and Aaron Abadie, Ian and Alex Alberes, Barbie Hodge, Amanda Wright and Ashley Wright, Gary Soley and Amanda Shar. Preceded in death by her father, Herman Teston; mother, Mamie Newman; and sister, Marilyn Speed. Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., was on Monday, Oct. 29, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation at the funeral home chapel on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until service at 11:30 a.m. Interment in Port Hudson National Cemetery, Zachary. Pallbearers will be Austin Abadie, Ronnie Huguet Jr., Nolan Huguet, Mike Huguet, Michael Savario and Billy Lee. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the American Diabetes Association, 2644 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Suite 122, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 or the American Heart Association- Louisiana Affiliate Inc., 3968 North Blvd., Suite 200, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 9/13/1996 WRIGHT, BEATRICE BIERSOLL A resident of Amite, she died at 11:55 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 1996, at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. She was 91 and a native of New Orleans. Visiting at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday. Visiting at the funeral home, 8 a.m. until religious services at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Mike Patterson. Interment in Shiloh Church of Christ Cemetery, Amite. Survived by a son, JohnK Wright IV, Amite, two grandchildren, Maj. JohnK Wright V, Plano, Texas, and Karen Wright Warren, Folsom; six {great-}grandchildren, JohnK Wright VI, Adam Christopher Wright, Laura Elizabeth Wright, Jacob Ross Warren, Ashley Danielle Warren and Breaux Patrick Warren. Preceded in death by two sisters. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorial contributions be made to a charity of choice. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/27/2003 WRIGHT, BEVERLY BALLARD A retired educator having taught at Loranger Elementary School, she died Wednesday, March 26, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 62 and a native and resident of Pumpkin Center. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday. Visiting in the funeral home chapel from 8 a.m. until religious service at 2:30 p.m. Friday. Interment in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery. Survived by her husband, Melvin Wright, Pumpkin Center; a son, John Wright, Pumpkin Center; three daughters, Kathy B. Poillion and Karen W. Harrell, both of Pumpkin Center, and Debbie W. Howell, Loranger; six grandchildren; and two nephews, Norman Ballard III and Chance Wayne Ballard, both of Walker. Preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Kathleen Tuttle Ballard; and a brother, Norman Ballard Jr. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 5/31/2012 WRIGHT, BRYCE D. Bryce D. Wright, 25, passed away on May 25, 2012. Visitation will take place on Friday June 1, 2012 from 4 -8 p.m. at Greenfield Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be conducted by Pastor Jerry Hanible on Saturday, June 2, 2012, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Holly Gardens Cemetery. N. A. James Funeral Home is in chage of arrangements. Please sign the guestbook at www.NAJamesFH.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 7/07/2000 WRIGHT, CELESTINE METAIRIE - Celestine Wright, 78, died Wednesday, July 5, 2000, at East Jefferson Hospital, New Orleans.She was a native of Darlington. She is survived by her brother, Clyde E. Wright, Darlington. Five sisters, Allean Wright, Doris Jackson, Catherine Leonard, Annie M. Johnson and Sadie Spears, preceded her in death. Visitation will be at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, today from 4 to 6 p.m. The Rev. Marvin Schaffer will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. at Matthew Chapel AME Church, Darlington, and burial will be in Turner Chapel Cemetery, Greensburg. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/03/2013 WRIGHT, CHARLES LEE "BUBBA" "POPS" A native of Baton Rouge and resident of Roseland, he passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at his home. He was 74. Visiting at Hall and Davis Celebration of Life on Monday, May 6 from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m., conducted by Elder Jimmy Richardson. Interment in Thomas Chapel Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Wright; mother, Mary L. Stockton; daughters, Bwahimah Wright-Chatman (Christopher), Priscilla Henry (Thomas) and Taressa Graves; sons, Keenan Riley Sr., Charles Wright Jr. (Shannon), Jai Wright Sr., Cornelius Justin and Andre Graves; sisters, Delores Thomas, Diane Wilder, Pearline Howard and Shirley Anderson; brothers, Donald Wright, Dalton Wright, Charles E. Wright, Isadore Brown Jr. (Elizabeth) and Chester Stockton; and a host of grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Wright Sr.; brothers, Richard Wright Jr. and Joe Johnson Jr.; and one sister Shelia Brown. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 1/15/2006 WRIGHT, CLYDE HOUSTON A resident of Baton Rouge, he died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, in Decatur, Ga. He was 48 and a native of Independence. Religious service at The Church of Christ, 1414 N. 32nd St., on Monday, Jan. 16, at 11 a.m., conducted by Brother Howard Rhoden. Interment in Thomas Chapel Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Vennie Ree Jones Wright; three brothers, Kelvin Jerod Wright, Baton Rouge, Rodney Sinclare Wright, Pensacola, Fla., and Sedrick Dwayne Wright, Baton Rouge; two aunts, four uncles, two nieces, two nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Wright. Pallbearers will be his brothers, cousins and friends. Carney-Mackey Funeral Home, 1576 Robin St., is in charge of arrangements, (225) 774-0390. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/21/2003 WRIGHT, EARL Earl Wright, 64, died Tuesday, April 15, 2003, at his home. He was a native of Hammond and employed with the city of Hammond. He is survived by three daughters, Pamela Wright and Shanta Keller, both of Hammond and Mayta Thorn of Philadelphia, Pa.; two sons, Larry Robinson and Earl J. Robinson, both of Hammond; and two sisters, Gladys Wright of California and Myra Sanders of Hammond. Visitation will be today at Greenfield Baptist Church, Hammond, from 5 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Jerry Hanible will conduct the funeral Tuesday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 9/20/2011 WRIGHT, EDDIE EARL, SR. A resident of Greensburg, he departed this life Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 62. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Lane, Greensburg, on Tuesday, Sept. 20, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Religious service at Quinn's Chapel AME Church, 70198 Martin Luther King St., Tangipahoa, at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Russell Obee. Interment in Black Creek Cemetery, Greensburg. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 7/17/2009 WRIGHT, ELTIE CLYDE A resident of Amite, he died at 4:10 a.m. Thursday, July 16, 2009, at Tangi-Pines Nursing Center, Amite. He was 68, a native of New Orleans and a member of House on the Rock Church in Amite. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Saturday, July 18, from noon until religious service at 3 p.m., conducted by Jeff McKneely, pastor. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens. He is survived by two daughters, Anita Schexnayder and her husband, Wayne, Westwego, and Charlene Domingue, Slidell; son, Paul Wright, of Metairie; grandchildren, Joshua and Rebekah Schexnayder and Adrian, Cameron and Arthur Domingue IV; and uncle, James Miller, Tickfaw. Preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Bertaut Wright; brother, Billy Wright; and parents, Eltie Clyde Wright Sr. and Mildred Anita Miller Wright. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/23/2000 WRIGHT, EUNICE MARIE FANNALY A resident and native of Ponchatoula, she died Tuesday, March 21, 2000, at Belle Maison Nursing Home. She was 93. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, with a vigil service at 7 p.m. Visitation at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. Friday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Friday. Interment in Ponchatoula Cemetery. Survived by two sons, Albert L. Wright Jr., Denham Springs, and Ronald L. Wright, Ponchatoula; six grand- children, Elizabeth Dunn, Russell Wright, Natalie Lee, Ronette Wright, Lynnette Wright and Christopher Wright; and a great-grandson, A.J. Dunn. Preceded in death by her husband, Albert L. Wright; an infant daughter; fours sisters, Claire Poche, Sister Louise (Veronica Fannaly) Bernard, S.S.I., Beatrice Tucker and Hilda Evans; and five brothers, Gerald, Joe, Bernard, Lawrence and Marion T. Fannaly Sr. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 8/4/2005 WRIGHT, FRED MILTON A resident of Springfield, he died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2005, at Belle Maison Nursing Home, Ponchatoula. He was 85 and a native of Norco. Mr. Wright was a retired educator with the Livingston Parish school system, having taught math and science in the Springfield schools. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, participated in the invasion of North Africa, served in Tunisia and received the Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman's Badge and American Theater medal. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lenny Picou Wright of Springfield; son, Patrick Wright of Springfield; daughter, Susan Wright Mayl of Kenner; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and brother, George Wright Jr. of Metairie. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Edna Farry Wright; and son, Tim Wright. Visitation at Geisler Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, on Thursday, Aug. 4, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Friday, Aug. 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Springfield, at 10 a.m. Friday. Interment in Maurepas Cemetery, Maurepas. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/03/2003 WRIGHT, HAROLD J. A resident of Ponchatoula, he died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2003, at his home. He was 82 and a native of New Orleans. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Visitation in the funeral home chapel from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Monday. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans. Survived by three sons, Harold Nassif, Houston, and Ray Wright and Kenneth Wright, both of Ponchatoula; a daughter, Susan Payton, Leona, Texas; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Landry Wright; a daughter, Helen Ann Wright; father, Waldo Wright; and mother and step- father, Helen Melancon McNeilly and Harold McNeilly. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/15/2000 WRIGHT, JAMES HUGH MAUREPAS - James Hugh Wright, 65, died Tuesday, June 13, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center. He was a native of Complete, Miss., a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy and owner of Southern Electric Supply Co., Baton Rouge. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte; two daughters, Kathy Wright and Karen Bennett; stepdaughter, Leslie Elkins; a grandson; and brother, Bill Wright. A daughter, Kristin; and parents, Price and Willie Wright, preceded him in death. A memorial service will be held at Hollabaugh-Spindle Funeral Home, Baton Rouge, Saturday at 2 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to either the American Cancer Society or Hospice Foundation of Greater Baton Rouge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 9/25/2003 WRIGHT, JOHN DOUGLAS PONCHATOULA - John Douglas Wright, 65, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2003, at his home. He was a native of Voth, Texas, and co-owner of Hall Piano Company. He served in the U.S. Army and was a Piano Technician Guild Member for 35 years and past president of the New Orleans Chapter. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Menear Wright of Ponchatoula; one son, John Wright Jr. of Metairie; one daughter, Deena Carole Wright of Harahan; one brother, Ray S. Wright of Pasadena, Texas; one sister, Sarah Wright Goodell of Deer Park, Texas; and two grandchildren. His parents, Pete S. and Celeste Flanders Wright, preceded him in death. Visitation will be Friday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Jake Roudkovski conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Sand Hill Cemetery, Ponchatoula. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 5/8/2008 WRIGHT, KENNETH GARY "POPS" Mr. Kenneth Gary "Pops" Wright died on May 6, 2008 in Hammond. He was 64 years old, a native of Georgia and a resident of Tickfaw. Survivors include his wife, Rose Riggio Wright, Tickfaw; 4 sons, Chuck Wright, Hammond, Ronald Wright, Tickfaw, Guy Wright, Hammond, and David Wright, Houston; one daughter, Kimberly Wright, Tickfaw; 8 grandchildren, Veronica, Melanie, Whitney, Egypt, Chelsi, KayLeigh, Chrissy, Seth, and Mason; great- grandchildren, C.J. and Brandon; brother, Ronald Wright of College Park, GA and sisters, Virginia Baker, Marietta, GA and Cheryl Todd, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hobb Shelly Wright and Anna Leah Simpson Wright; great-grandson, Gabriel; and brothers, Charles and Lawrence Dale Wright. Visitation at Geisler Funeral Home in Hammond on Thursday, May 8 from 6 until 10 pm and on Friday after 9 am until the religious services at 2 pm at the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Rose Memorial Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.geislerfuneralhome.net. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 3/24/2012 WRIGHT, KIMBERLY GAY Kimberly Gay Wright, 41 years old of Independence, Louisiana, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2012. She was born on Saturday, September 19, 1970, in Houma. Kimberly was a client of Options, having won numerous awards. She also worked as a gardener for Wal-Mart for 12 years winning numerous awards. Surviving are mother, Rose Riggio Wright; brother & sister-in-law, Chuck and Evette Wright, brothers, Ronald Wright and Guy Wright, brother & sister-in-law, David and Monique Wright; nieces, Veronica Wright, Melanie Brunet, Whitney Wright, Egypt Rose Wright, Chelsi Wright, KaLeigh Wright and Chrissy Wright; nephews, Mason LeBlanc and Seth Wright; great-nephews, C.J. Guzzardo, Wryker Wright and Sway Brunet; great-niece, Aarilyn Crayton. She is preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Wright; grandparents, Guy Riggio, Catherine Maldanado, Hobb and Anna Wright; step-grandmother, Una Riggio; godmother, Barbara Wilcox. Friends will be received Sunday, March 25, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Monday from 8:00 a.m. until services at Harry McKneely & Son Hammond. Services will be held at Funeral Home Chapel - Hammond, Monday, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Rose Memorial Park Cemetery Hammond, Louisiana. Donations may be made to Options, at 19362 West Shelton Road, Hammond LA., 70401 or www.options4u.org/. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 10/15/1954 WRIGHT, MALCOLM BAIRD, SR. Funeral services for Malcolm Baird Wright, 78, who passed away Wednesday at Baptist Hospital in New Orleans, will be held Thursday from First Presbyterian church. The body will be taken to New Orleans for entombment in Wright tomb in Metarie Cemetery; Thomas Funeral Home is in charge. He is survived by his widow; one son, Malcolm B. Wright, Jr. of Hammond; one daughter, Mrs. A. E. Elliott of Algiers; one sister, Mrs. Cullom Kay of Rochester, Minn.; one brother, William H. Wright of New Orleans; three grandsons. A sister, Miss Mary Robertson Wright, passed away in New Orleans, July 21, 1954, at the age of 82. Two other sisters were the late Misses Sophie B. Wright and Jennie R. Wright. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 7/05/2000 WRIGHT, MARK CHRISTOPHER INDEPENDENCE - Mark Christopher Wright, 32, died Sunday, July 2, 2000, at his home. He was a plant operator and a native of Ville Platte. Survivors include a son, Mark Christopher Wright II; daughter, Katelyn Shirl Wright; parents, Harold and Doris Wright; brother, Charles Patrick Wright, all of Amite; sister, Melissa Wright Breaux, Thibodaux.The Rev. Jack Nutter conducted the funeral this Amite. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, was in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 11/26/2009 WRIGHT, MARRIA TERRELL "TODY" A private sitter and resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 2:18 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. She was 84 and a native of Greensburg. Visiting at Richardson Funeral Home, Clinton, on Wednesday, Nov. 25, was from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Religious service at Little Zion Baptist Church, 1955 74th Ave., on Friday, Nov. 27, at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Marcus Jackson. Interment in Port Hudson National Cemetery. She is survived by a daughter, Leonteen W. Robins and husband Johnny, Baton Rouge; son, Carl D. Wright and wife Monese, Baton Rouge; two sisters, Geneiva Auguborne, Los Angeles, and Annie Mae Lee, Hammond; two brothers, Henry Terrell, Baton Rouge, and Otha Lee Terrell Sr., New Orleans; grandchild, Corey T. Gransberry, Mesa, Ariz.; and great-grandchild, Jalen. Preceded in death by her husband, Joe T. Wright; and parents, brother and two sisters. Special thanks to the owner and employees of Tender Love Sitter Service, Meadowood staff, The Adult Center, doctors and staff of Baton Rouge General Medical Center Mid City and Bluebonnet locations, LSU Earl K. Long Medical Center, The Carpenter House and co-workers of Westdale Middle School and Georgia-Pacific. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 7/23/1954 WRIGHT, MARY ROBERTSON Final rites for Miss Mary Robertson Wright, 82, of New Orleans, were held Wednesday from Tharp-Sontheimer Funeral Home. Interment was in Metaire Cemetery. She was a native of New Orleans; died Tuesday at her home. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Dullon Kay of Rochester, Minn.; two brothers, Malcolm B. Wright, Sr. of Hammond, and William H. Wright. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 4/25/2005 WRIGHT, MELVIN ZELTON A resident of Hammond, he was 75, born Feb. 8, 1930, in Chesbrough, and died Sunday, April 24, 2005, at Regency Hospital in Covington. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, April 25, and from 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, until religious service at 10:30 a.m. Interment in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Karen Wright Harrell, Pumpkin Center, and Debbie Wright Howell, Loranger; a son, John Melvin Wright, Hammond; sister, Lillie Wright McDaniel, Arcola; four grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; stepdaughter, Kathy Ballard Poillion, Pumpkin Center; and three stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Ballard Wright; parents, Orville Chester and Neola Joiner Wright; and three sisters, Flois Bankston, Katherine Husser and Allie Myers. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 10/15/2009 WRIGHT, ROBERT LEE Robert Lee Wright, 75, a native and resident of Hammond, died October 11, 2009 at Lallie Kemp Medical Center in Independence, LA. He is survived by his wife Mae Wright, one daughter Wanda Robertson, two sons Michael and Charles Wright, four sisters Mary Cotton, Grace Franklin, Maggie Buckles and Celia Wright, three brothers, James Wright, Sr. Bobby Wright, Sr. and Aubry Edwards, six grandchildren and ten great greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one infant son, one grandson and one great grandson. Visitations will be Friday October 16, 2009 at Pear Ridge Church of Christ from 5-8 p.m. Funeral services will be Saturday October 17, 2009 at 11 :00 a.m. Interment will follow at Holly Gardens Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to N.A. James Funeral Home, Inc. Hammond, LA. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator on: 3/01/1929 WRIGHT, SOL 1 Mar 1929; p. 1, col. 5: Mr. Sol Wright died at Crowley, LA Saturday. "The Rice Wizard" lived in Acadia parish for 40 years. Born, Park County, Ind. 26 Apr 1852. Came to Crowley in 1889. Survived by widow and two daughters by a former marriage, both of whom reside in Kansas City; a son, Sol Wright, Jr. and three daughters, Mrs. T. A. Warner of Hammond and Edith and Rosemary of Crowley. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 4/2/2004 WRIGHT, THURRELL DOUGLAS "T.D." A resident and native of Hammond, he died Wednesday, March 31, 2004, in Hammond. He was 26. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Visiting in the funeral home chapel from 8 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Paul Bailey. Interment in Rose Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by his fianceā, Terri Martinez, Hammond; son, Aiden Zane Wright, Hammond; mother and stepfather, Elizabeth M. and John Norwood, Hammond; father, Paul D. Wright, Logansport, Ind.; brother, Michael Wright, Washington; sister, Kellie Norwood, Hammond; maternal grandparents, Dr. Thurrell and Helen Martin McClendon; and grandmother, Kathy Norwood, Toledo Bend. Preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Paul Wright. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 1/20/2008 WRIGHT, WILBERT Wilbert "Lee" Wright, 82 years old of Picayune, MS, died Friday, January 18, 2008 at his residence. Lee was born on Wednesday, June 10, 1925 in Los Angeles, son of the late Mary Ellen and Edgar Wright. He spent most of His life in Chalmette and Slidell LA. and the last 14 years in Picayune MS. He was a retired for Kaiser Aluminium on 3-31-1985 after 33 years of service. He was a WWll navy veteran of 8 years having served in the pacific. He was also a member of the Masonic Grand Lodge #395 and a member of American Legion Post #374, and a member of the Elks Lodge #2321 Surviving are wife, Ordean M. "Dean" Wright. He is preceded in death by ; sister, Mary Louise "Mickey" Clark of Tacoma Wash. Family and friends are invited to attend his visitation and funeral, Tuesday, January 22, 2008, at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond from 9:00 a.m. until services at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Elester Raines officiating. Interment will follow in the Noah Cemetery, Loranger, Louisiana 70446. An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.harrymckneely.com *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 11/2/2008 WRIGHT, WILLIAM RICHARD "BILL" William Richard "Bill" Wright, 74 of Ponchatoula, died Thursday, October 30, 2008 at his residence. He was born on September 5, 1934 in Memphis, TN., son of the late William Henry and Lora Varnado Wright. Mr. Wright was a dedicated fireman for over 30 years, with the Ponchatoula Volunteer Fire Department, and lifetime member of the Louisiana Firemen's Association. He was active in community service for many years, and was a U.S. Army Veteran. Bill was retired from E.I. Dupont, and owned and operated Wright's Wrecker Service. Surviving are his wife, Geraldine Thibodaux Wright; daughter and son-in-law, Jeanie and Ricky Cutrer; son, William R. "Billy" Wright, Jr.; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Brett and Erin Chevis Wright, David and Barbara Dufour Wright, son and partner, Jeffrey Wright and Craig Jones; sister, Betty Medlock; 13 grandchildren, Kellsie, Monica, Valerie, Philip, Kalley, Nicholas, Gabriel, Tyler, and Jacob Wright, Blaine, Andrew, and Zachary Cutrer, and Madeline Janney; 1 great- granddaughter, Brinley Dunnigan. He is preceded in death by a sister, Juanita LeBlanc Bourgeois and a brother, Don Wright. Friends will be received Sunday, November 2, 2008, at the Harry McKneely & Son in Ponchatoula from 6 p.m. til 10 p.m., and after 8 a.m. on Monday until the 10:30 a.m. Funeral Home Chapel Service, conducted by Deacon Larry Melancon. Interment will follow in the Ponchatoula Cemetery. An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.harrymckneely.com *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/wright.txt