Young obituaries (L-Z), 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: Young, Lena Gutter 12 Apr 2012 Apr 2012 Jerry Nelson Young, Leroy 25 May 1951 Nov 2006 Carol/Jerry Nelson Young, Logan Duane 4 Jan 2011 Jan 2011 Jerry Nelson Young, Louvillie 1 Jun 2007 Jun 2007 Jerry Nelson Young, Lucy Kinchen 6 Jan 2000 Jan 2000 Don Johnson Young, Margaret Booker 22 Feb 2004 Mar 2004 Don Johnson Young, Mary James 27 Jul 2012 Aug 2012 Jerry Nelson Young, Miriam Josephine Jones 31 Mar 2006 Apr 2006 Jerry Nelson Young, Nicole Lillie 7 Nov 2007 Nov 2007 Jerry Nelson Young, Oscar, Jr. 22 Apr 2011 Apr 2011 Jerry Nelson Young, Oscar, Sr. 9 May 2001 May 2001 Don Johnson Young, Otis 28 Nov 2000 Nov 2000 Don Johnson Young, Otis Jerrod 24 Jan 2001 Jan 2001 Don Johnson Young, Phillip Lee 20 Dec 2012 Dec 2012 Jerry Nelson Young, Priscilla Lynn Jul 2013 Jerry Nelson Young, Robert Lee 22 Feb 2009 Mar 2009 Jerry Nelson Young, Ronald Morgan 31 Aug 2000 Sep 2000 Don Johnson Young, Ruby Harris 7 Apr 2013 Apr 2013 Jerry Nelson Young, Rupert 7 Jul 2007 Jul 2007 Jerry Nelson Young, Sam 21 Aug 1931 Jun 2000 Jerry/Carol Nelson Young, Shelby Preston 10 Nov 2002 Nov 2002 Don Johnson Young, Thelma Ann Rewis 11 Mar 2007 Mar 2007 Jerry Nelson Young, Thomas Wesley 10 Oct 2005 Nov 2005 Jerry Nelson Young, Walter Andrew 21 Nov 2011 Nov 2011 Jerry Nelson Young, Walter Iddo 17 Feb 1999 Feb 1999 Don Johnson Young, Wayne Joseph 19 Aug 2001 Aug 2001 Don Johnson Young, William Clayton 23 Apr 2004 Apr 2004 Jerry Nelson Young, Zilla M. Edwards 23 May 1930 Jun 2000 Jerry/Carol Nelson ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 4/12/2012 YOUNG, LENA GUTTER Lena Gutter "MeMaw" Young, 72, resident of Hammond, passed away on April 4, 2012, at North Oaks Medical Center. She leaves to cherish her memories one daughter, Contanja Rani, two sons; Dwayne Gutter and Jarmeze Young, and four sisters; Faye Carter, Sandra McGee, Mamie Ellis and Johnnie Allen, and six brothers; Grant, James and Charles Gutter, Charles, Larry and Donald Stewart. She also leaves five grandchildren and three great grandchildren as well a host of other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Eugene and Lena Gutter, her husband, James Young, siblings; Mary Oflee, Rouella Ranson, Bert Allen and Gerri Robertson and Abraham Gutter. Visitation will take place N. A. James Funeral Home on Friday April 13, 2012, from 4 - 8 p.m. Pastor Samuel Brown will conduct funeral services at Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church in Hammond, La., on April 14, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Holly Gardens Cemetery. N. A. James Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Please sign the guestbook at www.NAJamesFH.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 5/25/1951 YOUNG, LEROY Leroy Young, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Young of Hammond, was killed last Wednesday at Wynne Wood, Okla. when the truck he was driving collided with another truck on a narrow bridge. L. W. Wiggins, also of Hammond, was riding with Young and suffered multiple injuries. The funeral services were Saturday from the family home on the Hammond-Ponchatoula highway. Military services were held at the grave in Greenlawn Cemetery. He was a veteran of World War 2. Besides his parents, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Lucille Newman of Hammond; three brothers, H. E. and Walter Iddo Young of Hammond, and Cpl. Leon C. Young of Camp Polk. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 1/4/2011 YOUNG, LOGAN DUANE Logan Duane Young, 5 years old of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, died January 1, 2011. He was born April 13, 2005, in Hammond. Logan was a kindergarten student at Perrin ELC. Surviving are his parents, Shana Marie Acosta & Steven Howard Acosta; siblings, Andrew, Alyssa, Dylan, and Caitlin; grand- parents, Sheryl Joseph, P.J. & Marlene Acosta, Dennis Young, Sr., and Vickie Harris; aunts and uncles, Brian & Rebecca Daniel, Tim & Cindy Acosta, Todd & Robin Grubb, James & Dori Young, Tim Bain, and Tamarra Young; dear friends Mama Shannon and Nik Nik cousins, Tess, Joe, Killian, Blaike, Breckin, Collin, Natalie, Chris, Cody, Nick, Jamie, Marisa, and Ben. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, George Joseph Jr. He was resilient and so brave which inspired us all to be brave no matter what challenges life handed us. This young child who feared nothing, who loved 100%, who played full force, who always made others smile with a quick grin, will continue to live in our hearts forever. Our angel WILL live on. Friends will be received on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 from 6:00pm to 9:00 pm at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond. Graveside services will be held at 9:00a.m. on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Greenlawn Cemetery in Hammond, LA. Donations may be made to St. Jude by phone (800-805-5856) or online at www.stjude.org. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 6/1/2007 YOUNG, LOUVILLIE A homemaker and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. She was 72 and a native of Norwood. Visiting at Fraternal Funeral Home, Clinton, on Friday, June 1, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Religious service at Greater St. Luke Baptist Church, North 23rd St., at noon Saturday, conducted by the Rev. David Newman. Interment in Asbury Community Cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Shirley and Joan Young, both of Baton Rouge, and Louran Young, New Orleans; four sons, Lionel, Tyrone, Melvin and Emanuel Young, all of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Alice Young and Mary Clark, both of Baton Rouge, and Annie B. Shropshire, Amite; brother, Charlie Young Jr., Gretna; 21 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Young Sr. and Littie Kennerson Young; daughter, Linda Daily; son, Andrew Young; and grandson. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/06/2000 YOUNG, LUCILLE KINCHEN "PETE" A longtime sales clerk with Rosenblum Department Store and a native and resident of Hammond, she died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000, at her residence. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday. Visiting at the funeral home chapel, 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Friday. Interment in Kinchen Cemetery, Albany. Survived by a daughter, Carol K. Adams, Hammond; a sister, Guy Kinchen Domin, Hammond; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Alfred Young; parents, Richard and Nora McCullen Kinchen; a brother, John Nolan Kinchen; a sister, Irma Lee Butler; and a son-in-law, Vincent P. Adams Sr. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 2/22/2004 YOUNG, MARGARET BOOKER Marrero - Margaret Booker Young, 86, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004, at Wynhoven Health Care. She was a native of Hammond and a resident of Marrero. Survivors include her children, Eugene Lords, Kenneth Teddy, Wallace young Jr., Carolyn Brown, Wielene Brown, Annette Roussell, and Velma Young; her siblings, Eugene Booker, Lois Sturgis, Rozena Peters, Simeon Nettles, Anna Booker, Beatrice Booker, Clara Mitchell, Charity Coaxum, Florida Harris and Mary Moore. Her husband, Wallace Young Sr., preceded her in death. Visitation will be today at Davis Mortuary Service, Gretna, from 5 to 8 p.m.. The funeral service will be held Monday at Sweet Home Baptist Church in Albany at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 7/27/2012 YOUNG, MARY JAMES "MAE MAE" A homemaker and resident of Donaldsonville, she died Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at Promise Hospital in Baton Rouge. She was 88 and a native of Hammond. Visiting at Williams & Southall Funeral Home, 101 Loop 945, Donaldsonville, on Friday, July 27, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Visiting at St. Phillip Baptist Church, Modeste, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 28. Burial in the church cemetery. Survived by her son, Joseph (Lillian) Young, of White Castle; four daughters, Rachel Y. (Rev. Willie) Ford, Cinderella Y. Cayette and Mary Y. Cayette and Mary Y. (Gerald) Taylor, all of Donaldsonville, and Barbara Y. (Julien) Millien, of Modeste; 11 grandchildren, Anita Millien Gaines, DeMethra Taylor Akins, Shantel Rodrigue Fate, Harold Keith Cayette, Julia Millien Julien, Cloretta Ford Walker, Jeremiah Millien, Kendall Cayette, Nathalie Ford Legette, Shaneka and Tanisha Young; seven great-grandchildren, Darren Wilson, Jordyn Walker, Jayla Crandle, Destiney Cayette, Tayshon Walker, Jer'Michael Millien and Kyilin Julien; three sisters-in-law, Ruby Young Jackson, Audrey Mae Young Rome and Audrey Lee Young Stelle; former son-in-law, Roland Rodrigue; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Eluies Young Sr.; parents, Henry and Elizabeth Dupard James; son, Eluies Young Jr.; daughter, Gwendolyn Y. Rodrigue; two brothers, August and Hannon James Sr.; three sisters, Celestine James, Geneva Davis and Lena Broussard; son-in-law, Harold Cayette; mother-in-law and father- in-law, Rachel Chatman Young and Lemmie Young. She was a deaconess at St. Phillip Baptist Church. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home, 101 Loop 945, Donaldsonville, (225) 473- 1900. To sign guest book or offer condolences, visit www.williamsandsouthallfuneralhome.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/31/2006 YOUNG, MIRIAM JOSEPHINE JONES "SISTER" "BAYBAY" Residing in New Orleans for 65 years, she then made Baton Rouge her home for the last 10 years. Miriam passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2006, at The Haven in Baton Rouge, where she lived for the past five years. She was 83, a native of Ponchatoula and spent her life being a loyal wife and mother. Visiting at St. John's United Methodist Church, 9379 Highland Road, on Friday, March 31, from 8:30 a.m. until service at 9:30 a.m., conducted by the Rev. William Youngblood. Entombment service at Lakelawn Metairie Mausoleum, 5100 Ponchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, at 2:45 p.m. Friday. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, James E. Young of Kenner, Miriam "Anne" Young Nolan and husband Michael J. Nolan of Baton Rouge, and John Kent and wife Maureen Judge Young of Atlanta. Miriam was very proud of her seven grandchildren, David Young, Shawn and Heidi Fitch Nolan, John and Gosia Ryczek Cristadoro, Melissa Young, Patrick Nolan, Brandon Cristadoro and Ryan Young. Miriam also leaves behind three adored great-grandchildren, Jackson Young and Peyton and Cullen Nolan. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Frank Young; daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and John Cristadoro; great-grandson, Hunter Nolan; and her parents, James Vance and Mirian Tucker Jones. Pallbearers will be David Ellis Young, Shawn Timothy Nolan, John Harold Cristadoro, Patrick Michael Nolan, Brandon Michael Cristadoro and Ryan Kent Young. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to St. Vincent de Paul, P.O. Box 127, Baton Rouge, LA 70821. Arrangements by Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Clinton. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 11/7/2007 YOUNG, NICOLE LILLIE A resident of Gloster, Miss., she died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007, at her home. She was 30, born June 29, 1977, at Southwest Regional Medical Center, McComb, Miss. She was a receptionist for H&R Block and a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Gloster. She is survived by her husband, Jason Young, of St. Francisville; two sons, Dalton McCurley, of Liberty, Miss., and Jared Young, of Gloster; mother, Diane Dykes, and loving stepfather, Eddie Dykes, who was a part of her life since she was 4 years old, of Gloster. Preceded in death by her father, James E. Lillie; maternal grandparents, Bill and Daphine Clark; paternal grandparents, Ellzey L. and Marguerite Lillie; and great-aunt, Jeanette S. Ferguson. Visitation at Brown Funeral Home, Gloster, on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Robert Toney. Interment in Roseland Cemetery. Nicole had a passion for loving animals, especially her beloved horses and dogs. She also loved deer hunting. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 4/22/2011 YOUNG, OSCAR, JR. Oscar Young, Jr., 66, died April 16th at his home in Hammond. He leaves to cherish his memory three daughters; Tracey Carter, Laura Johnson and Letisha Neal, one son Oscar Young, III, six sisters Lenora Young, Shirley Morris, Mary Adams, Lillie Young, Sarah Bennett and Elizabeth Johnson; six brothers Jerry, Phillip, Donald, James, Johnny and Robert Young, ten grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Priscilla and Oscar Young, Sr., his brother Joseph and his wife Beverly Ruffin. Visitation will take place today at N A James Funeral Home from 4 - 8 PM. Funeral services will take place at Lincoln Park Baptist Church on Saturday at 1 PM. Interment will follow at Holly Gardens Cemetery. N. A. James Funeral Home of Hammond, in charge of arrangements. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 5/09/2001 YOUNG, OSCAR, SR. Oscar Young Sr., 96, died Thursday, May 3, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of Lafayette and a truck driver. He is survived by six daughters, Elnora Williams of Hammond, Shirley Morris of Denham Springs, and Mary Ruffin, Lillie Young, Sarah Barnes and Elizabeth Johnson, all of Hammond; eight sons, Oscar Jr., Jerry, Donald, James, Jonny, Joseph and Robert Young, all of Hammond, and Phillip Young of Michigan City, Ind.; one brother, Alfred Young; 42 grandchildren and 54 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Young; his mother, Mary Francios; one sister, Daisy Lane; and two brothers, James and Jonny Young. Visitation will be Thursday at Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church from 5 p.m. until the funeral at 7, Roger Bernard officiating. Dismissal will be Friday at 11 a.m., and burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Hammond. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 11/28/2000 YOUNG, OTIS KENTWOOD - Otis Young, 60, a native of Mt. Herman, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, at Lallie Kemp Medical Center, Independence. He is survived by a sister, Nell Brumfield; and a brother, Willie R. Brumfield, both of Kentwood. He was preceded in death by his mother, Anita Miller; and his father, Eric Young. The Rev. Albert Brumfield conducted the funeral this afternoon at Plain View Church of God in Christ, Mt. Herman. Burial was in the church cemetery. Angelic Funeral Home, Roseland, was in charge. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 1/24/2001 YOUNG, OTIS JERROD NATALBANY - Otis Jerrod Young, 27, died Jan. 18, 2001, in Houston. He is survived by his parents, Willie Young Sr. and Lillie Mae Young of Natalbany. He was preceded in death by one sister, Milbert Hegwood; and one brother, Larry Young. W.K. Gordon and Frank Gordon conducted the funeral this morning at Reimers/Gordon Temple Church of God In Christ and burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Hammond. Richardson Funeral Home in Hammond was in charge. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 12/20/2012 YOUNG, PHILLIP LEE A resident of Denham Springs, La., and a former resident of Michigan City, Ind. He departed this life Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, at his home at the age of 64. Visitation at Beacon Light Baptist Church, 500 East Hanson Ave., Hammond, La., Dennis R. Herbert, pastor from 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, until funeral service at 11 a.m. Conducted by Elder Jerrod Jessie. Interment in Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond, La. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Denham Springs, LA. 225 665-8002. ******************************************************************************** Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, LA YOUNG, PRISCILLA LYNN Priscilla Lynn Young, 67 years old of Tickfaw, passed away Monday, July 8, 2013. She was born on Thursday, November 15, 1945, in Monroe. Surviving are her daughter, Hayley Young; 2 grandchildren, Damen Young and Raelyn James; and 3 sisters, Jessamine Lenard, Betty Lou Odom, and Melba Moore. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Myrtle Anding; sister, Nell Manning; and brother, Donald Anding. Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond, Sunday, July 14, 2013, from 12:00 pm until the funeral service at 2:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in the Colonial Cemetery in Independence. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 2/22/2009 YOUNG, ROBERT LEE A native and resident of Kentwood, he died at 8:33 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg. He was 78. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, on Saturday, Feb. 21, was from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Survived by four sisters, Ernestine Blades, Baton Rouge, Shirley Turner and her husband, Jimmy, Walker, Betty Hunt and her husband, Lionel, Gillsburg, Miss., and Rita Phillips and her husband, James, Walker; a brother, Richard Young and wife Shirley Burg Young, Baton Rouge; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Melton and Eva Day Young; and brother, Earl Young. Visit www.mckneelys.com for the online guestbook. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/31/2000 YOUNG, RONALD MORGAN "ROLO" A resident and native of Ponchatoula, he died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2000, in St. John Parish. He was 39. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday. Religious services in the funeral home chapel at 10 a.m. Friday. Interment in Sand Hill Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Donna Nicholas Young, Ponchatoula; a daughter, Amber Young, Ponchatoula; parents, Edwin and Texie Prine Young, Ponchatoula; two brothers, Carlton Michael Young, Slidell, and Joshua Edwin Young, Tunica; and two sisters, Myra Anne Young, Tunica, and Donna Young Yent, Robert. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Elmer and Edna Drott Young; and maternal grandparents, C.S. and Myra Gates Prine. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 4/7/2013 YOUNG, RUBY HARRIS Ruby Harris Young, 92 years old of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013, at North Oaks Medical Center. She was born November 22, 1920, in Dubach, Louisiana. Mrs. Young was a faithful member of Woodland Park Baptist Church and the Fidelis Sunday School class for 54 years. She was retired from the Tangipahoa Parish School System and was a member of the Tangipahoa Parish Retired Teachers Association. Surviving are her daughters, Juanice Young Skinner and husband Johnny, and Cheryl Young Brown, both of Hammond; son, Bruce Young and wife Jan of Kansas City, Kansas; grandsons, Matthew, Justin and Jeremy Skinner; granddaughter, Angela Young Smith; 3 great-grandchildren, Kaylee and Hunter Smith and Nathaniel Matthew Skinner; 3 nieces; 6 nephews; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ray and Dorothy Young. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Lee Young; parents, Alf and Dewey Autrey Harris; brother, Dr. Edward L. Harris; and a nephew. Friends will be received on Sunday, April 7, 2013, from 1:00 pm until funeral services begin at 3:00 pm at Woodland Park Baptist Church in Hammond. Interment will follow in Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. Memorials gifts may be made to the Woodland Park Baptist Church Building Fund or a charity of your choice. A guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 7/7/2007 YOUNG, RUPERT It is with great sadness that the family of Rupert Hamilton Young announces his passing on Thursday, July 5, 2007, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was 84 and a lifelong resident of Albany. Rupert was a well known building inspector and building contractor. He served our country with the U.S. Army. Rupert was deeply loved by his surviving wife, Inez Young, and cherished memories will be held in the hearts of his daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Daniel Huszar, all of Albany. Grandpa will be fondly remembered by his three grandchildren and their spouses, Daniel and Angelia Huszar, Deborah and Daryl Ippolito, Adam and Laura Huszar, also of Albany. Rupert was blessed with two great-grandchildren, Madison and Trinity Huszar and will also be missed by numerous nieces and nephews. Rupert was preceded in death by his first wife, Josephine Daniels Young. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home in Hammond on Saturday, July 7, at noon. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home chapel beginning at 9 a.m. The Rev. Joe Dunn will conduct the religious service. Interment in Bethlehem Church Cemetery. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator on: 8/21/1931 YOUNG, SAM 21 Aug 1931; p. 1, col. 1: Sam Young of 6th Ward, St. Helena parish, died in a McComb, MS hospital 17 Aug. from injuries received from being run over by an auto on Sunday. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/10/2002 YOUNG, SHELBY PRESTON A resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 6 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2002, at Summit Hospital. He was 77 and a native of Tangipahoa. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served as a signal corporal specialist. He was a 1941 graduate of Kentwood High School. Visiting at Hollabaugh-Spindle Funeral Home chapel from 9 a.m. Monday until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. T.W. Terrell. Burial in Tangipahoa Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Eva Eugenia Young, Baton Rouge; a daughter, Joye Young, Baton Rouge; a brother, Richard Young, Denham Springs; two nieces, Brenda Young, Denham Springs, and Sherilyn Godfrey, Meridan, Miss.; and a nephew, Arthur Paul Meacham, Shreveport. Preceded in death by his mother, Eva Watson Young; father, Melton Pierce Young; and sisters, Mattie Louise Young and Leontine Meacham. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 3/11/2007 YOUNG, THELMA ANN REWIS Mrs. Thelma Ann Rewis Young, 50 years old of Ponchatoula, died Friday, March 9, 2007 in North Oaks Medical Center. She was born Monday, August 27, 1956 in Erath, Louisiana, daughter of the late Eston Charles and Rita Arnold Rewis. Surviving are her special friend, Robert McCahill; daughter, Nicole Young Chavez; three sons, Virgil Crain, William "Billy" Young, James Young; six grandchildren; sister, Mary Kay Hoover; and her brother, James Rewis. She was preceded in death by sister, Elvoria Rewis. Friends were received Saturday, March 10, 2007 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Harry McKneely & Son in Ponchatoula. Services were held at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula on Saturday, March 10, 2007 at 2:00 pm. Interment followed in the Arnold Family Cemetery. She was loved by all, and will be sadly missed. Email condolences to: hmckneely@i-55.com / subject line: Young. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 10/10/2005 YOUNG, THOMAS WESLEY A resident of Amite, he died Friday, Oct. 7, 2005, at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. He was 66 and a native of West Monroe. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10. Interment in Twin City Memorial Gardens, West Monroe. He is survived by a daughter, Hayley S. Young, Independence; two grandchildren, Damen Thomas Young and Raelyn Mae James; five brothers, Charles W. Young, Sterlington, Fred E. Young, Farmerville, Poochie Young, Monroe, and Dewey Young and Rickey Young, both of West Monroe; and five sisters, Mary Franks, West Monroe, Opal Ray, Monroe, and Shirley Truett, Judy Pettis and Faye Smith, all of West Monroe. He was preceded in death by his parents, C.L. and Emma Haley Young; and a brother, Robert Young. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/21/2011 YOUNG, WALTER ANDREW Walter Andrew "Bilbo" Young was born January 17, 1938, in Pine Ridge, St. Helena Parish. He died on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, at North Oaks Medical Center. A retired boilermaker, he graduated from Kentwood High School and was a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by brothers, Milton, of Baton Rouge, and Jay Hugh, of Pine Ridge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh D. and Inez Grice Young; his paternal grandparents, Walter J. "Pete" and Myra Bond Young; and his maternal grandparents, Luther Andrew "Fritz" and Allie Callihan Grice. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home in Kentwood on Monday, Nov. 21, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Visitation resumes on Tuesday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. until funeral services at 11 a.m. conducted by the Rev. Kevin Smith. Interment will follow in Pine Ridge Cemetery. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 2/17/1999 YOUNG, WALTER IDDO "JUNIOR" A retired truck driver and a resident of Hammond, he died Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999, at his home. He was 72 and a native of Kentwood. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Memorial services at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999. Survived by three sons, Robert W. Young, Albany, Walter I. Young, Baton Rouge, and Leroy "Tim" Young, Mandeville; three granddaughters, Melissa L. Young and Mary K. Young, both of Mandeville, and Brandi M. Young, Beaver, Pa.; two grandsons, Brian M. Young and Kenneth Aaron Young, both of Baton Rouge; and a sister, Lucille Newman, Springfield. Preceded in death by parents, Iddo L. and Myrl Spillman Young; and three brothers, Tommy, Buddy and Leroy Young. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 8/19/2001 YOUNG, WAYNE JOSEPH AMITE - Wayne Joseph Young, 54, died Friday, Aug. 17, 2001, at his residence in Amite. He was a native of New Orleans and was self-employed. Survivors include his daughters, Jessica Young Watts of Amite and Sara Young of Folsom; his son, Jory Young of Folsom; his brother, Robert J. Young of Houston, Texas; and a grandson. His parents, Joseph C. and Mildred Mary Young, preceded him in death. Visitation will be McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, today from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. and at Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home in New Orleans on Monday from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in Hope Mausoleum, New Orleans. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 4/23/2004 YOUNG, WILLIAM CLAYTON "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7. Born Dec. 19, 1944, he departed this life to be with his Lord on Thursday, April 22, 2004, at the age of 59. He was a lifelong resident of Kentwood. He was a corrections officer at Dixon Correctional Institute and had owned and operated his own dairy farm for many years. He was a member of Pine Ridge United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Janice F. Young; grandson, Kenneth Strickland; stepson, Steve Strickland; and a sister and brother-in-law, Audrey and James Milton, all of Kentwood; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Vivian Young; stepson, Scott Strickland; sister, Alice Irene Young; and a brother, Walter Euliss Young. Visitation at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church, Pine Ridge, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Kenneth Norton. Interment in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Pine Ridge. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator on: 5/23/1930 YOUNG, ZILLA M. EDWARDS 23 May 1930; p. 1, col. 7: Deaths: Mrs. Duncan F. Young, the former Zilla M. Edwards, died at home in Ponchatoula, Thursday, May 22nd. The daughter of the late Andrew J. Edwards and Mary Martha Sticker; born at Beach in the 8th Ward of Tangipahoa parish (then St. Tammany) on 18 May 1857. Survived by husband; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Herbez (Franklyn Parker Young) of New Orleans; two grandchildren, Zilla Charlyne and Charles Frances Herbez; a sister, Mrs. Richard P. Morgan; a brother, Andrew M. Edwards, both of Tangipahoa parish. She was the granddaughter of the late Col. Daniel Edwards, an officer in the War of 1812-15. ******************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/young2.txt