Bogalusa Daily News (March 1999) Obits, Washington, LA submitted by: Bonnie Dier ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ OBITUARIES March 31, 1999 Judy Paulette Burley(Died March 27, 1999)BOGALUSA Judy Paulette Burley, 45, died Saturday. Burley is survived by her husband, Henry "Buddy" Burley of Bogalusa; one son, Robert W. Burley of Eutawville, SC; her mother and step-father, Virgie Erwin and Layton Erwin both ofBogalusa; two brothers, Murphy J Foster Parker and Mark Dewayne Parker both of Bogalusa;two sisters, Mary Sue Singletary of Tylertown, MS and Lelia Ruth Humphrey of Crossroads,MS; three half brothers, Woodrow Parker of Bush, Ernest Paretta Parker of Mena, AR and S J. Parker of Arkansas; and three grandchildren. Visitation will be in the chapel of Brown-McGehee Funeral Home today from 5 p m until 10p m and tomorrow from 8 a m until time for services in the chapel at 10 a m Burial will be in Parker Cemetery at Talisheek The Rev Royce Perry will conduct services. Howell Crawford(Died March 29, 1999)BOGALUSA Howell Crawford, 77, a native and lifelong resident of Bush, died yesterday inHammond He was a retired staff sergeant in the U S Army with 20 years of service. He is survived by two sisters, Bea Van Scoter and Willow B Parker of Rio; one brother, J B. Crawford of Denham Springs; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Hadrum Crawford. Visitation was yesterday at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home from 6-9 p m and was to continuetoday after 9 a m until time of services Funeral services were scheduled in the chapel today at 2p m. Interment will follow in Crawford Cemetery in Bush. Zellie Stafford Bridges Davis(Died March 29, 1999)DENHAM SPRINGS Zellie Stafford Bridges Davis, 79, a native of Kentwood, died Mondayat Summit Hospital. Davis was a member of Amite Baptist Church, Denham Springs and a member of the Council onAging. Davis is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Ouida and Marvin Grace of Denham Springs;two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Dolores Bridges of Kentwood and Claude and MaryBridges of Watson; three sisters, Gladys Adams of Baton Rouge, Ouida Anthume of Bogalusa;and Evelyn Scroggs of Bogalusa; one brother, Rev Levelle Stafford of Kansas City, KS; ninegrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Davis was preceded in death by her parents, Hessie and Bertha Crockett Stafford; and herhusbands, Norman Bridges and Voy Davis. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home today from 5 p m until 9 p m and tomorrow from10 a m until 1 p m at Bethel Baptist Church, Kentwood. Funeral service will be held at Bethel Baptist Church tomorrow at 1 p m with the Rev TomAdams, the Rev Terry Booth and the Rev Gerald Martin officiating. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Kentwood. Rosemary Henley Mitchell(Died March 29, 1999)COVINGTON Rosemary Henley Mitchell, 72, a native of Bogalusa, died Monday. Mitchell was a retired chief operator for South Central Bell Telephone and a member of the BellTelephone Pioneers. She is survived by one son, Mark Mitchell; two brothers, Loyd Henley and Elwood Henley; onesister-in-law, Lucille McKenna; and two grandchildren, Justin and Jennifer Mitchell. Private services will be held at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Covington E J. Fielding Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements Interment will be in Pinecrest Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society. Wilbert Moore Morris(Died March 30, 1999)BOGALUSA Wilbert Moore Morris, 77, died yesterday at Bogalusa Community MedicalCenter. Morris was a deacon and lifelong, faithful member of Main Street Baptist Church He was a former Sunday School teacher. Morris is survived by his wife, Bonnie Lee Penton Morris of Bogalusa; one son anddaughter-in-law, Larry and Pat Morris of Hammond; two daughters and one son-in-law, LindaSpencer and Marvin Penton of Bogalusa and Donna Jean Morris of Bogalusa; five grandchildren,Robin Craddock, Tommy Joe Spencer, Randy Spencer, Brett Morris and Michele Ridgdel; sixgreat-grandchildren, Rocky Hall, Christopher Kennedy, Ashley Spencer, Leigha Spencer, AmiRidgdel and James Bradley Ridgdel; two brothers, Alton Morris of Bogalusa and Eric Morris ofBogalusa; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Morris was preceded in death by his parents, Farley and Gussie Morris; and one brother, J L. Morris. Visitation will be today from 6 p m until 10 p m and will continue tomorrow after 8 a m. Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of Brown-McGehee Funeral Home tomorrow at 3 p m with the Rev Tommy Morgan and the Rev Cheyne Day officiating. Interment will follow in Ponemah Cemetery. OBITUARIES March 29, 1999 Melvin G Wehmeyer(Died March 27, 1999)BOGALUSA Melvin G Wehmeyer, 82, a native of Morrison, MO, died Saturday at BogalusaCommunity Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Wehmeyer was a member, deacon and former Sunday School teacher at Westside EmmanuelBaptist Church He owned and operated Wehmeyer Furniture Store in Franklinton for manyyears He was also a World War II veteran. Wehmeyer is survived by his wife of 53 years, Viola Miley Wehmeyer; one son, Gary B. Wehmeyer of Bogalusa; one daughters and son-in-law, Melva Lea and Kenny Stewart of BatonRouge; two grandchildren, Kyle and Kelli Wehmeyer of Baton Rouge; and one brother, DelmerWehmeyer of Chamois, MO. Wehmeyer was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Cyrilda Wehmeyer and oneBrother, Vernon C Wehmeyer. Visitation will be at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home tonight from 5 p m until 9 p m and againtomorrow from 9 a m until funeral services. Funeral service will be held tomorrow in the chapel at 2 p m with the Rev Perry Hancock andthe Rev Ed Jenkins officiating. Interment will be held at Hillview Memorial Gardens. Earl Eugene "Gene" Wheat(Died March 27, 1999)BOGALUSA Earl Eugene "Gene" Wheat, 67, a native of New Orleans and lifelong residentof Bogalusa, died Saturday in Baton Rouge. Wheat is survived by his wife, Kathleen Stewart Wheat of Bogalusa; two daughters, Kim WheatSmith and Kay King both of Bogalusa; two sons Ellery Eugene Wheat of Bush and Donald RayWheat of Biloxi, MS; a special cousin, Jessie Spears of Cross Roads, MS; six grandchildren anda host of other relatives and friends. Wheat was preceded in death by one son, Travis Wheat; two brothers, Jewell and Lee Wheat; hisgrandparents and parents. Visitation will be today from 9 a m until time of service. Funeral Service will be conducted from Plainview Baptist Church today at 2 p m with the Rev. Gary Schneider officiating and assisted by the Rev Gene Simpkins. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. OBITUARIES March 26, 1999 Ray Leroy "Doc" Marshall(Died March 21, 1999)KENNER Ray Leroy "Doc" Marshall, 57, a native of Franklinton, died Sunday at EastJefferson Medical Center in Metairie. Marshall is survived by his wife, Mary Marshall of Kenner; three daughters, Mary Richardson ofMandeville, Annette Williams of Lacombe and Vanessa Atkins of New Orleans; one son, RoyLee Marshall of Mandeville; one step-son, Troy Lewis of New Orleans; his mother, EloiseMarshall of Franklinton; four sisters, Lille Mae Marshall, Rilda Ann Dillon, Delores Marshall ofFranklinton and Willie Mae Brown of California; four brothers, Rayfus Marshall of Franklinton,Edward Marshal and James Marshall of Mandeville and Tommie Marshall, Jr of Texas; 14grandchildren; one great-grandchild and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relativesand friends. Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Franklinton is in charge of arrangements Funeral service will be held tomorrow at 11 a m at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church withEld Rayfus Marshall and Eld Carlese Brumfield officiating. Interment will be held at Union Chapel Cemetery. Roosevelt Blackwell(Died March 13, 1999)FAIRFIELD, CA Roosevelt Blackwell, 57, born in Bogalusa, died March 13 at his residence. Blackwell attended the public schools of Bogalusa in his early years As a young pre-teen, hewent to California and graduated from McClymonds High School in Oakland CA in 1959 Blackwell met and married Maggie Henry in 1962 To this union four children were born Heworked for A C Transit Blackwell moved to Fairfield, CA in 1995 with his wife, Ailene, who preceded him in death in1996 He retired in September, 1996. After moving to Fairfield, Blackwell became an active member of Clayton Memorial Church ofGod in Christ under the leadership of his pastor, Superintendent L H Clayton, Sr. Blackwell is survived by his mother, Albertine Brumfield Hall of Bogalusa; three sons, GregoryBlackwell of Oakland, CA, Ray Anthony Blackwell (Cheryl) of San Diego, CA and RooseveltBlackwell, Jr of Hayward, Ca; three daughters, Tina Blackwell of San Diego, CA, AlexandriaBlackwell and Alexandria Starks Blackwell both of Oakland, CA ; two sisters, Doris Hall ofDallas, TX and Martha Hall Pete of Corsicana, TX; one brother and sister-in-law, Mr and Mrs,Leroy Hall of Pittsburg, CA; four aunts, Arthurine Brumfield, Edna Freeman and BeatriceMorrie all of Bogalusa, and Nancy Robinson of Varnado; two uncles, Ollie Brumfield of LosAngeles, CA and Oscar Brumfiled of Chicago, IL; 15 grandchildren and a host of other relativesand friends. Blackwell was preceded in death by his wife, Ailene; and his brother, Earl. Funeral service was held March 18 at 2 p m at Shiloh Church of God in Christ withSuperintendent L H Clayton officiating. Pallbearers were Arnold Henderson, Daryl Jones, Brother Anthony Edmundson, Minister EarlWhitson and Ralph Benson. Honorary pallbearers were Ray Blackwell, Gregory Blackwell, Roosevelt Blackwell, Jr , LeroyHall, Ollie Brumfield and Oscar Brumfield. Interment was held at Rolling Hills Memorial Park in Richmond, CA. Julia Luvenia Thomas Seal(Died March 23, 1999)ZACHARY Julia Luvenia Thomas Seal, 88, a native of Varnado, died Tuesday. Seal was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church of Varnado. Seal is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Ervin Nelson and Dorothy Seal of BatonRouge; three daughters and sons-in-law, Hilda and Buster Camp of Valiant, OK, Genevieve andJack Douglas of Pagosa Springs, CO, and Mildred and Welton Pierce of Zachary; one sister,Annette Traxler of Crystal Springs, MS; one brother, Woodrow Thomas of Baton Rouge; elevengrandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Seal is preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Marvin Seal; her parents, Henry Alcus and GabieThomas; two brothers, William Thomas and Devon Thomas; one sister, Inez Halpin; and onegrandson, Roland Alcus Seal. Pallbearers are; Welton Pierce, Jr , Rocky Pierce, Danny Pierce, Nelson Camp, Steve Seal, KeithGilleon and Kelvin Gilleon. Visitation was held yesterday at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home from 5 p m until 9 p m andcontinues today at First Missionary Baptist Church in Varnado from 10 a m until funeralservices. Funeral services will be at the church at 1 p m today with the Rev Jim Shook officiating Interment will be at Seal Cemetery in Varnado. Hilda G "Pug" Rodgers(Died March 25, 1999)BOGALUSA Hilda G "Pug" Rodgers, 68, died yesterday at St Tammany Parish Hospital. Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Bogalusa is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete atthis time. Myrtle Seals Belton(Died March 25, 1999)BOGALUSA Myrtle Seals Belton, 88, died yesterday at Bogalusa Community MedicalCenter Arrangements are incomplete Brown McGehee will be in charge of the arrangements. Jake Paul Fontana(Died March 24, 1999)FRANKLINTON Jake Paul Fontana, 74, a native of Independence, died Wednesday night atLallie Kemp Hospital in Independence. Fontana was a retired electrician for Jefferson Parish School Board, a U S Navy veteran ofWWII and a member of several local square dance clubs. Fontana is survived by his wife, Eola Billiot Fontana of Franklinton; one son, Bruce PaulFontana of Franklinton; one daughter, Sharon Marshall of Franklinton; two brothers, NatFontana of Metairie and Roy Fontana of Tickfaw; six sisters, Vita Tomm of Independence,Carmella Talia of New Orleans, Josie Orth of New Orleans, Anne Bertucci of Metairie, RosalieRicks of Metairie and Augustine Taylor of Midland, TX; eight grandchildren and 15great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home from 6 p m until 10 p m today and after 8 a m. tomorrow Funeral service will beheld at 11 a m tomorrow in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Gene Richards officiating Burial will follow in the Fontana Family Cemetery. Mrs Letha Pierce(Died March 24, 1999)BOGALUSA Mrs Letha Pierce, age 83, a resident of Varnado, died Wednesday atWashington-St Tammany Regional Medical Center She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church and a member of the Pushpetappa Chapter of Eastern Star. She is survived by four sons and three daughters-in-law, Welton and Mildred Pierce of Zachary,Raymond and Mae Pierce of Sulphur, Rodney Pierce of Varnado, and Ted and Ann Pierce ofBogalusa; two daughters and sons-in-law, Genell and Leroy Tullos of Bogalusa, and Diane andBuddy Smith of Varnado; one brother, Bill McNeese of White Sands, MS; one sister, LilliePierce of Bogalusa; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews,cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Pierce; one daughter; one daughter-in-law,Rachel Pierce; three brothers and three sisters. Visitation will be at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home tonight from 4:30 p m until 10 p m Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel tomorrow at 11 a m with Elder ClydeCooper officiating. Interment will be at Whittington Cemetery. Nadine Hammond(Died March 25, 1999)NEW ORLEANS Nadine Hammond, 81, a former resident of Bogalusa, died yesterday inLakeland Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Bogalusa is in charge of arrangements which are incomplete at this time. March 25, 1999 Edna Lee Owens(Died March 23, 1999)BOGALUSA Edna Lee Owens, age 87, died Tuesday at Bogalusa Community MedicalCenter. She is survived by three sons, Clarence Owens of Bogalusa, Floyd L (Audrey) Owens ofBogalusa and James T (Alice) Owens of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Juanita (Clifton)Brookshire of Baton Rouge; fifteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eli Owens; one son, J C Owens; four brothers andsix sisters. Visitation will be tomorrow at Crain & Sons Funeral Home in Bogalusa from 4 p m until 6 p m Family hour will be from 7 p m to 8 p m Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a m at GreaterEbenezer Baptist Church with the Rev Raymond Mims officiating. Interment will be in Bogalusa Cemetery. Mrs Letha Pierce(Died March 24, 1999)BOGALUSA Mrs Letha Pierce, age 83, a resident of Varnado, died Wednesday atWashington St Tammany Regional Medical Center She was a member of Pine grove BaptistChurch and a member of the Pushpetappa Chapter of Eastern Star. She is survived by four sons and three daughter-in-laws, Welton and Mildred Pierce of Zachary,Raymond and Mae Pierce of Sulphur, Rodney Pierce of Varnado, and Ted and Ann Pierce ofBogalusa; two daughters and son-in-laws, Genell and Leroy Tullos of Bogalusa, and Diane andBuddy Smith of Varnado; one brother, Bill McNeese of White Sands, MS; one sister, LilliePierce of Bogalusa; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews,cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Pierce; one daughter; one daughter-in-law,Rachel Pierce; three brothers and three sisters. Visitation will be at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home tomorrow from 4:30 p m until 10 p m Funeral services will in the funeral home chapel Saturday at 11 a m with Elder Clyde Cooperofficiating. Interment will be at Whittington Cemetery. Julia Luvenia Thomas Seal(Died March 23, 1999)ZACHARY Julia Luvenia Thomas Seal, 88, a native of Varnado, died yesterday. Seal was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church of Varnado. Seal is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Ervin Nelson and Dorothy Seal of BatonRouge; three daughters and sons-in-law, Hilda and Buster Camp of Valiant, OK, Genevieve andJack Douglas of Pagosa Springs, CO, and Mildred and Welton Pierce of Zachary; one sister,Annette Traxler of Crystal Springs, MS; one brother, Woodrow Thomas of Baton Rouge; elevengrandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Seal is preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Marvin Seal; her parents, Henry Alcus and GabieThomas; two brothers, William Thomas and Devon Thomas; one sister, Inez Halpin; and onegrandson, Roland Alcus Seal. Pallbearers are; Welton Pierce, Jr , Rocky Pierce, Danny Pierce, Nelson Camp, Steve Seal, KeithGilleon and Kelvin Gilleon. Visitation will be at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home today from 5 p m until 9 p m and willcontinue tomorrow at First Missionary Baptist Church in Varnado from 10 a m until funeralservices. Funeral services will be at the church at 1 p m tomorrow with the Rev Jim Shook officiating Interment will be at Seal Cemetery in Varnado. March 24, 1999 Benton Ard(Died March 23, 1999)FRANKLINTON - Benton Ard, 79, died yesterday morning at Lakeland Hospital in NewOrleans. Ard was a member of Mt Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, he was also a U S Army veteran anda member of the Homer Magee Post 113 of the American Legion. Ard is survived by his wife, Ruth Sheridan of Franklinton; two daughters and a son-in-law,Gayle and Michael Hamby and Marsha Ard, all of Franklinton; one son and daughter-in-law,Edward and Kim Ard of Franklinton; three brothers, Ralph Ard and Kenneth Ard, both ofFranklinton and Fairest Owens of Hackley; four sisters, Agnes Adams and LouChrise Reynolds,both of Varnado, Vanda Jean Cauley of Moss Point, MS and Mary Hager of Texas; onegranddaughter, Regina Parker; one grandson, Mark Ard; two step-grandchildren, Don Hall andMike Hamby Jr ; three great-granddaughters and one great-grandson Ard was preceded in deathby his parents, Ervin and Mary Fortenberry Ard and one grandson, Dustin Ard. Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home from 6-10 p m today and after 9 a m tomorrow. Funeral service will be at 2 p m tomorrow in the funeral home chapel with Eld Billy Ray Hines,Eld Brent King, Eld R J Kennedy and Eld Carl Beech officiating Burial will follow inSheridan Cemetery. Edna Owens(Died March 23, 1999)BOGALUSA Edna Owens, 87, died yesterday. Crain and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements which are incomplete at this time. Julia Luvenia Thomas Seal(Died March 23, 1999)ZACHARY - Julia Luvenia Thomas Seal, 88, a native of Varnado, died yesterday She was amember of First Missionary Baptist Church of Varnado. Seal is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Ervin Nelson and Dorothy Seal of BatonRouge; three daughters and sons-in-law, Hilda and Buster Camp of Valiant, OK, Genevieve andJack Douglas of Pagosa Springs, CO, and Mildred and Welton Pierce of Zachary; one sister,Annette Traxler of Crystal Springs, MS; one brother, Woodrow Thomas of Baton Rouge; 11grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild Seal was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Marvin Seal; her parents, Henry Alcus andGabie Thomas; two brothers, William Thomas and Devon Thomas; one sister, Inez Halpin; andone grandson, Roland Alcus Seal. Pallbearers will be Welton Pierce Jr , Rocky Pierce, Danny Pierce, Nelson Camp, Steve Seal,Keith Gilleon and Kelvin Gilleon. Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements which are incomplete at this time. March 23, 1999 Vernie Foy Goings(Died March 22, 1999)FRANKLINTON Vernie Foy Goings, age 94, a resident of Franklinton died yesterday atRiverside Medical Center She was the widow of Ellis Goings, Sr and a member of First UnitedPentecostal Church in Franklinton. She is survived by one son, Ellis Goings, Jr of Franklinton; three daughters, Louise E Bahm ofFranklinton, Lorraine E Dykes of Franklinton and Claudine E O'Keefe of Mandeville; onebrother, Louie Foy of Lufkin, TX; one sister, Bertie Little of Chalmette; 15 grandchildren; and32 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Jewell Emfinger and Martha Barber, and twograndchildren, Gary K Boyd and Tammy Goings. Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home from 6 p m until 10 p m today and 8 a m tomorrow Funeral services will be at 2 p m tomorrow in the funeral home chapel with the Rev RichardDykes, the Rev Jeff Dykes, the Rev Russell Barber and the Rev J B Rocko officiating. Burial will be in Ellis Cemetery. William A "Bill" Helton(Died March 22, 1999)FRANKLINTON William A "Bill" Helton, age 87, died yesterday at Washington-St. Tammany Hospital He was a resident of Columbia and a native of Mt Hermon. He is survived by four sons, Louis Helton of Franklinton, Buddy Helton of Waldheim, MS,Harrison Keith Helton of Columbia, MS, and William A Helton, Jr of Baton Rouge; onedaughter, Geraldine Fussell of Franklinton; one brother, Joe Helton of Bogalusa; and numerousgrandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home from 6 p m until 10 p m today and after 8 a m. tomorrow Funeral service will be held at 11 a m tomorrow in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Mt Hermon Cemetery. March 22, 1999 Leroy Marshall(Died March 21, 1999)KENNER Leroy Marshall, 57, a native of Franklinton, died yesterday at East JeffersonMedical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be handled by Crain and Sons Funeral Home inFranklinton. Henry Nastasi Sr. (Died March 20, 1999)BOGALUSA Henry Nastasi Sr , 79, died Saturday at Ochsner Hospital. Nastasi is survived by his wife, Dorothy P Nastasi of Bogalusa; one son, Henry Nastasi, Jr ofHammond; two daughters, Cathy Powell of Ponchatoula and Susan McDaniel of Baton Rouge;nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Nastasi was preceded in death by his parents, Rosario and Lena Nastasi; six brothers, Joe, Leon,Labonia, Toney, Philip and Vic Nastasi; two sisters, Mary Giacone and Donia Nastasi; and onegrandson, Michael Nastasi. Visitation will be held tonight at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home from 5 p m until 10 p m. Funeral service will be held at Annunciation Catholic Church, tomorrow at 10 a m with FatherKevin Clark, O S B officiating. Knights of Columbus will be honorary pallbearers. Interment will be at Sandy Hook Baptist Church Cemetery, with military S8 by Magic City Post24. Father Placide Dobyns Knights of Columbus Council No 1819-Officers and members arerequested to assemble at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home in Bogalusa for the purpose of attendingthe Vigil Services and Rosary of our late brother, Henry Nastasi, Sr tonight at 7 p m and funeralservice will be held on tomorrow at 10 a m By order of: Jason Pierce, Grand KnightAttest by: E J Champagne, Financial Secretary March 19, 1999 Edna Bookter - (Died March 15, 1999)PEARL RIVER - Edna Bookter, 67, a native of New Orleans and a longtime resident of Sun,died Monday in Covington She is survived by her husband, Edward Bookter of Sun; daughter Ozile Talley of Sun; eightgrandchildren, Amy McSween, Daniel P Kenney, Lacretia Willis, Aaron Talley, Paul E. Lepkowski, Eric G Lepkowski, Will Talley and Harold McSween; and one great-granddaughter,Mallorie Talley She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Pauline Lovett; brothers, Douglas and R E. Lovett; and daughter, Linda Bookter Visitation was yesterday at Williams Funeral Home in Pearl River Funeral service was at 2 p m yesterday in the funeral home chapel. The Rev Avery Gill of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints officiated Interment was held at Hickory Memorial Gardens. Vivian Katherine Brister - (Died March 17, 1999)BOGALUSA - Vivian Catherine Brister, 76, a former resident of Bogalusa, died Wednesday atSt Tammany Hospital in Covington. Brister is survived by a son, Steve Brister of Folsom; a brother, Fred Honaker of Slidell; agranddaughter, Bridgett Brister Degioanni; and two great-grandchildren, Ashley and BlakeDegioanni. She was preceded in death by her husband, Badon Brister and brother, Douglas (Spot) Honaker Visitation was today from 9 a m until the funeral at 11 a m at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home Interment was at Ponemah Cemetery. William Devon Hughes - (Died March 19, 1999)FRANKLINTON - William Devon Hughes, 59, died this morning at St Tammany Hospital inCovington. Hughes was a truck driver for Danny G Lea Trucking in Tylertown, a member of the BethelBaptist Church and a U S Army veteran. Hughes is survived by his wife, Carolyn Sylvest Hughes of Franklinton; two daughters andsons-in-law, Gayle and Winston Fortenberry of Tylertown and Nicole and Justin Allen ofFranklinton; six grandchildren, Will Fortenberry, Wes Fortenberry, John Allen Donaldson III,Jacob Holmes, Shelby Allen and Danielle Wallace; a brother, Wilton Hughes of Jackson, MS;and four sisters, Bessie Hill, Inez Toney, Ophelia Hill and Dulcie Hill all of Tylertown. Hughes was preceded in death by his parents, William Willis "Bill" and Edna Taylor Hughes anda brother E C Hughes. Visitation is at Crain Funeral Home from 6-9 p m tomorrow and after 9 a m Sunday. A funeral service will be held at 2 p m Sunday in the funeral home chapel. The Rev Denny Brumfield and Rev Larry Hoyt officiating. Burial will be in the Tylertown Cemetery. March 12, 1999 Charlie Benton Craddock(Died March 10, 1999)BOGALUSA Charlie Benton Craddock, age 87, died yesterday at his residence He was anative of St Tammany Parish and a lifelong resident of Bogalusa. He is survived by a son, Douglas Craddock and his wife Luevayon of Bogalusa; a daughter,Doris Craddock Cutrer and her husband Robert Cutrer of Bogalusa; one grandson, MichaelCraddock of Bogalusa; two granddaughters, Robyn Cutrer Bullen and her husband Kendall ofBogalusa, and Karen Cutrer of Bogalusa: and two great-grandchildren, Richard Benton Craddockand Brady Allen Craddock. He is preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Hunt Craddock and parents, Albert Craddock andSarah O'Berry. Visitation was held yesterday at Brown-McGehee Funeral Home from 4:30 p m to 10 p m andwill continue today after 8 a m Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of Brown-McGehee Funeral Home today at 4p m with the Rev Tommy Morgan officiating assisted by the Rev Cheyne Day. Interment will follow in Hillview Memorial Gardens. Leon M Knight(Died March 12, 1999)FRANKLINTON Leon M Knight, 83, died this morning at his residence, following a longillness. Knight was a lifelong resident of Washington Parish, active in church, business, political andfarming communities. Knight was the manager and then owner and operator of Murphy Bateman Building Supplies foralmost 50 years A retired dairy farmer, he was active during the earliest years of dairying inWashington Parish in the late 1940's; the dairy continued in the family until 1996. Knight was a member and a director of the early Gulf Milk Association, later serving aspresident of the Gulf Division Board of Dairymen, Inc , and as corporate board member ofDairymen, Inc. For almost four decades he served as the president of the Washington Parish Junior Livestock; hewas the first president of the organization, beginning in 1947. Knight served on the Washington Parish School Board, beginning in 1949, capping his years ofservice on the school board with his tenure as president from 1954 to 1966 Among his schoolboard related activities were president of the Louisiana School Board Association, as well asdirector, first and second vice president and the state legislative committee He was a memberand chairman of the United School Committee of Louisiana. Knight was a graduate of Franklinton High School, Class of 1932. His long time membership in the First Baptist Church of Franklinton included service in manycapacities as deacon, officer, committee membership and chairmanships He received deaconemeritus status in 1998. Knight was a member and past master of the Mason Lodge in Franklinton, a member of theFranklinton Chamber of Commerce and the Franklinton Country club. Knight is survived by his wife, Ella Bateman Knight; five children, Murphy Leon "Sonny"Knight of Poplarville, Wilbur Russell Knight, Richard N Knight and Clayton "Dinky" Knight allof Franklinton, and Patricia Knight Thrash of Mandeville; two sisters, Mildred O'Dell Strong ofSedona, AZ and Jeanne Knight Burris of Franklinton; twelve grandchildren and ninegreat-grandchildren. Knight was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur Warren Knight and Zula Nancy Hennesy;and his stepmother Ethel Crowe Knight. Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home from 6 p m until 8 p m today and after 8 a m. tomorrow. Funeral service will be held at 10 a m tomorrow in the funeral home chapel with Rev KarlTingle officiating. Burial will follow in the Ellis Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the First Baptist Church Baptist Fund orHospice of St Tammany. Major Miller(Died March 11, 1999)FRANKLINTON Major Miller, 87, died yesterday at his residence. Crain and Sons of Franklinton are in charge of arrangements which are incomplete at this time. Ronald Payne(Died March 9, 1999)PHOENIX, AZ Ronald Payne, 36, a former resident of Franklinton, died Tuesday at MaryvaleSamaritan Hospital in Phoenix. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Crain and Sons of Franklinton, which are incompleteat this time. Ella Smith Sanford(Died March 11, 1999)BOGALUSA Ella Smith Sanford, 88, died yesterday in Denham Springs. Sanford was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and was a retired employee of Gaylord BagFactory. Sanford is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Ival and Felix Potts; one niece, BobbieFrey; one nephew, Bobby Ray Smith; four grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and numerousrelatives and friends. Visitation will be held tomorrow at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home from 9:30 a m until 1 p m withfuneral services following with Rev Charles Neu and Rev A C McVey officiating. Burial will be at East Fork Baptist Church at 3:30 p m. Arthur Speights(Died March 6, 1999)BOGALUSA Arthur Speights, age 64, former resident of Varnado, died last Saturday inMilwaukee, WI He is survived by one son, Gregory Speights of Varnado; three sisters, Gladys Denham ofHammond, Olivia (Virgil) Mondy of Angie and Louisa Speights of Milwaukee, WI; twonephews, Victor Peters of Hammond and Brandon Speights of Milwaukee, WI; five nieces,Cassandra Lewis of Varnado, Cleo Denham of Hammond, Sylvia (Hollis) Payton of Ceraw, MS,Tiny (Von) Mansfield of Matterson, IL, and Quola Johnson of Houma; a host great of nieces,nephews, cousins and other relatives; and a special friend, Mavis Owens. Visitation will be held at Cook-Richmond Funeral Home today from 2 p m to 6 p m. Funeral services will be tomorrow at the Cook-Richmond Funeral Home chapel at 11 a m withthe Rev Bruce Brown officiating. Interment will be at Moses Cemetery in Varnado. Irma Lee Dantin(Died March 11, 1999)BOGALUSA Irma Lee Dantin, 70, died yesterday morning at Lakeview Regional MedicalCenter. Dantin is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Paul (Sherry) Dantin and David (Denise)Dantin both of Bogalusa; one daughter, Danise Dantin Corkern of Bogalusa; two brothers, W E. Williams and George Williams of Bogalusa; two sisters, Mary B Pounds of Bogalusa andCharlene Ray of Elizabethtown, KY; and seven grandchildren, Kenny Dantin, Derek Dantin,Amanda Dantin, Chad Dantin, Casey Dantin, Jonathan Corkern and Misty Corkern. Dantin was preceded in death by her husband, Charles D Dantin. Visitation was held yesterday from 6 - 10 p m and will be held after 9 a m today atPoole-Ritchie Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 3 p m today in Poole-Ritchie Chapel with Rev Lonnie Thompsonand Rev Tommy Morgan officiating. Burial will be at Lee's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. March 11, 1999 Charlie Benton Craddock(Died March 10, 1999)BOGALUSA Charlie Benton Craddock, age 87, died yesterday at his residence He was anative of St Tammany Parish and a lifelong resident of Bogalusa. He is survived by a son, Douglas Craddock and his wife Luevayon of Bogalusa; a daughter,Doris Craddock Cutrer and her husband Robert Cutrer of Bogalusa; one grandson, MichaelCraddock of Bogalusa; two granddaughters, Robyn Cutrer Bullen and her husband Kendall ofBogalusa, and Karen Cutrer of Bogalusa: and two great-grandchildren, Richard Benton Braddockand Brady Allen Craddock. He is preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Hunt Craddock and parents, Albert Craddock andSarah O'Berry. Visitation will be today from 4:30 p m to 10 p m and will continue on tomorrow after 8 a m Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of Brown-McGehee Funeral Home tomorrowat 4 p m with the Rev Tommy Morgan officiating assisted by the Rev Cheyne Day. Interment will follow in Hillview Memorial Gardens. Erma Lee Williams Dantin(Died March 11, 1999)BOGALUSAErma Lee Williams Dantin, age 70, died this morning at Lakeview Regional Medical Center inMandeville. Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements which are incomplete at this time. Mary Louise Grantham(Died March 9, 1999)MT PLEASANT Mary Louise Grantham, 72, died Tuesday at her residence. Grantham was a member of Calvery Baptist Church. Grantham is survived by one son, Phillip Wayne Grantham of Montpellier; one daughter, VallieBeth Keaton of Bogalusa; one brother, Robert H Barber of Bogalusa; one sister, Elva Hughes ofLivingston; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation was held yesterday from 5 p m until 10 p m and today from 8 a m until time forservices . Chapel service will be held today at 2 p m with Rev Shane Hall officiating. Burial will be in Magee-Springhill Cemetery. Brown McGehee is in charge of arrangements. Arthur Speights(Died March 6, 1999)BOGALUSA- Arthur Speights, age 64, former resident of Varnado, died March 6, 1999 inMilwaukee, WI He is survived by one son, Gregory Speights of Varnado; three sisters, Gladys Denham ofHammond, Olivia (Virgil) Mondy of Angie and Louisa Speights of Milwaukee, WI; twonephews, Victor Peters of Hammond and Brandon Speights of Milwaukee, WI; five nieces,Cassandra Lewis of Varnado, Cleo Denham of Hammond, Sylvia (Hollis) Payton of Ceraw, MS,Tiny (Von) Mansfield of Matterson, IL, and Quola Johnson of Houma; a host great of nieces,nephews, cousins and other relatives; and a special friend, Mavis Owens. Visitation will be held at Cook-Richmond Funeral Home tomorrow from 2 p m to 6 p m. Funeral services will be Saturday in the Cook-Richmond Funeral Home chapel at 11 a m withthe Rev Bruce Brown officiating. Interment will be at Moses Cemetery in Varnado March 10, 1999 Mary Louise Grantham(Died March 9, 1999)MT PLEASANT - Mary Louise Grantham, 72, died yesterday at her residence. Grantham was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Grantham is survived by one son, Phillip Wayne Keaton of Montpellier; one daughter, VallieBeth Keaton of Bogalusa; one brother, Robert H Barber of Bogalusa; one sister, Elva Hughes ofLivingston; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held today at Brown-McGehee Funeral Home from 5 p m until 10 p m andtomorrow from 8 a m until time for services . Chapel service will be held tomorrow at 2 p m with the Rev Shane Hall officiating. Burial will be in Magee-Springhill Cemetery. March 9, 1999 Mrs Rovella Lewis Crosby(Died March 1, 1999)CALIFORNIA- Mrs Rovella Lewis Crosby, age 83, died March 1, 1999 in Eloyon NursingHome in San Diego, CA She was a member of the Holy Tabernacle Church of God in Christ. She is survived by one son, Ray Crosby of El Centro, CA; a special godchild, Zennie Weary ofAngie, LA; 8 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and two sisters,Iona Lewis of Sandyhook, MS and Alberta Burrell of New Orleans, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ember P Crosby of El Centro, CA; her parents,Letha Ann Platter Lewis and Augusta Lewis of Sandyhook, MS; three sisters, Maxie Hatcher,Lula Mark and Eggie Mark; and three brothers, Prince Lewis, John R Lewis and Ray Lewis. Visitation will be held March 14, 1999 from 6 p m to 9 p m in California Funeral services willbe at 11 a m at Holy Tabernacle Church of God in Christ. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in El Centro, CA. Mary Louise Grantham(Died March 9, 1999)BOGALUSA- Mary Louise Grantham, age 72, a resident of the Mt Pleasant Rd community,died today at her residence Brown-McGehee Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements whichare incomplete at this time. Arthur Speights(Died March 6, 1999)BOGALUSA- Arthur Speights, age 64, former resident of Varnado died Saturday in Milwaukee,WI Funeral services will be March 13, 1999 in the Cook-Richmond chapel at 11 a m . March 8, 1999 Eloise D Holden(Died March 7, 1999)BONNER CREEK Eloise D Holden, 75, died yesterday at Lakeview Hospital in Covington. Holden was a member of Bonner Creek Baptist Church. Holden is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Billy Joe and Virginia Spencer ofFranklinton; one daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Qua Smith of Franklinton; fivegrandchildren, Joe Spencer, Mary Spencer, Tracy Brewer, Mark Smith, and Jim Smith; ninegreat-grandchildren; and one brother, Bruce Dickerson of Franklinton. Holden was preceded in death by her husbands, Joe D Spencer and Lavern Holden. Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home from 5 p m until 10 p m today and after 8 a m. tomorrow. Funeral service will be held at 11 a m tomorrow in the Crain Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Walter Mixon and the Rev Denny Brumfield officiating. Burial will follow at Bonner Creek Church Cemetery. Geraldine "Gerry" Lane King(Died March 7, 1999)MOBILE, AL Geraldine Lane King, a native of Bogalusa, died yesterday in Mobile, AL at alocal hospital. King is survived by her husband, Clifton E King of Mobile; one daughter, Kathy King Johnsonof Mobile; one son, Gerald (Velda) King of Highland, CA; one brother, Percy (Evelyn) Lane, Jr. of Bogalusa; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews andrelatives King was preceded in death by two sisters, Evelyn Lane Warner and Winifred Lane King; herparents, Percy Clinton Lane Sr and Mary Winnie Magee Lane. Visitation will be from 5 p m until 8 p m today at Radney-Belmany Funeral Home in Mobile,and also at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home tomorrow from 5 p m until 9 p m. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at the Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home chapel at 10:30 a m. Interment will be in Ponemah Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Woodridge Baptist Churchof Mobile, or the American Cancer Society. Edith Taylor Thomas(Died March 7, 1999)THOMAS Edith Taylor Thomas, 82, died yesterday evening at the residence of her daughter. Thomas was a member of Lawrence Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Thomas is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Margie and Ottis Barber of Thomas; twogranddaughters, Kerry Ann Nielson of Hackley and Janet Lynn Thomas of Thomas; two sisters,Rachel Meyers and Vileare McClendon both of Ponchatoula; five great-grandchildren and fourgreat-great grandchildren. Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home from 5 p m until 10 p m today and after 9 a m. tomorrow. Funeral service will be held at 2 p m tomorrow at the Crain Funeral Home chapel with Eld DonJacobs and Eld Bob Lowery officiating. Burial will be at Thomas Cemetery. March 5, 1999 Lawrence A Bickham - (Died February 28, 1999)NEW ORLEANS - Lawrence A Bickham, 37, died Sunday. Bickham was a Stevedore heavy equipment operator and ILA longshoreman. Bickham is survived by his wife, Shelia Bickham of New Orleans; mother, Regina Bickham ofMt Hermon; four brothers, Otis W Bickham of Franklinton, Hedrick L Bickham of Mt. Hermon, Larry D Bickham of Kentwood and Charlie (Jeff) Bickham of Benton Harbor, MI; fivesisters, Nellie Bickham of New Orleans, Jane Price and Majoria Roberts of Benton Harbor,Linda Burton of Mt Hermon, and Shirlon Bickham of Miami, FL; and two children, Eugene andTomieka Bickham of New Orleans. Bickham was preceded in death by his father, Otis Bickham and two brothers, Dexter andKenneth Bickham. Visitation will be held today from 6-9 p m at Gaston and Tilley Funeral Home in New Orleans. Funeral services will be tomorrow at 1 p m at Plainview COCH USA in Mt Hermon with Eld. Albert Brumfield officiating. Burial will be at Plainview COCH. Lena Mae Draughn - (Died March 5, 1999)ANGIE - Lena Mae Draughn, 89, died today at Lakeview Speciality Center in Covington. Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Bogalusa is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete atthis time. Leonard Herman Guilbeau - (Died March 3, 1999)BATON ROUGE - Leonard Herman Guilbeau, 68, a native a Crowley, died Wednesday at hisresidence. Guilbeau was a retired geologist with LA DOTD and Gulf Engineers He was a graduate of USL,a member of the University Baptist Church, a member of the Baton Rouge Geological Society, amember of the Association of Engineering Geologists, a past president of Lower MississippiValley Section and a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Guilbeau is survived by his wife, Nella Byrd Guilbeau; four daughters, Cynthia Palotta, MarthaStrohschein, Cheryl Guilbeau and Jennifer Guilbeau; two sons-in-law, Tony Palotta and SteveStrohschein; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathryn and Stanley Leger and Gloria and OliverStewart; his wife's three sisters and brothers-in-law, Sonny and Bonnie Byrd, Betty and JerryAdams and Sue and Bennie Adams; and three grandchildren, Lacy and Tanner Strohschein andChristopher Palotta. Guilbeau is preceded in death by his father, Clarence Guilbeau and mother and stepfather, Euniceand Ralph Barnett. Visitation will be held at Rabenhorst East from 5-8 p m today and 8:30 -10:30 tomorrow. Funeral service will be held at Rabenhorst East tomorrow at 10:30 with the Rev George Haileofficiating Pallbearers will include: Bruce Gueho, Charles Heinsz, Shelton Launey, James Melancon, BillLeger, David Patterson, Trey Wharton and Verdi Adam Honorary pallbearers will include:Men's Fellowship Class at University Baptist, Bill Burt, Tom Wylie and Lyle Grotz. Burial will take place at Green Oaks In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Baton RougeCancer Society or Hospice of Baton Rouge. Henry W Jones - (Died March 4, 1999)BOGALUSA - Henry W Jones, 73, a resident of Resthaven Living Center, died yesterday. Jones is survived by two brothers, Willie "Lightening" Jones and Fred E Jones both ofBogalusa; and two sisters, Mary Louise Bracey of Bush and Geneva Creel of Bogalusa. Visitation will be held in the chapel of Brown McGehee Funeral Home today from 4:30 p m. until 10 p m and tomorrow from 8 a m until time for services in the chapel at 11 a m with theRev Charles Ray Creel conducting the services. Burial will be in Hillview Memorial Gardens. Arcell Peters - (Died March 2, 1999)BOGALUSA - Arcell Peters, 84, a resident of New Orleans, died yesterday in UniversityHospital in New Orleans He was a former resident of Angie. Peters is survived by two daughters, Effie Peters of Bogalusa and Debra Abram of Hammond;three sons, Shelby Peters of Bogalusa, Larry Peters of Varnado and Stanley Lundie of Bogalusa;special niece, Classie Mae Morris of Angie; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; onespecial great-niece, Earlene Williams of Angie; special great-nephew, London Spikes of NewOrleans; and a host of other nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Louis Spikes, Lee Peters, Ezeret Peters and M C. Peters. Visitation will be from 2 p m to 7 p m today at the Crain and Sons Funeral Home parlor Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 1 p m at Sunlight Missionary Baptist Church inSandyhook, MS with the Rev C Galloway officiating Interment will be in Sunlight Cemetery inSandyhook, MS. Lucy Lee Alford Robbins - (Died March 2, 1999)BOGALUSA - Lucy Lee Alford Robbins, 87, died Tuesday at Bogalusa Community MedicalCenter. Robbins was a former member of the ESM Methodist Church and Eastern Star member of theJessamine Chapter No 89 She was a recent member of Sandyhook United Methodist Church. Robbins is survived by two nephews, Emile Daniel of Gulfport, MS and Jerrell Daniel ofSmyrna, TN; and one cousin, Louise Branton of Columbia, MS. Visitation will be held at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home today from 5-10 p m and tomorrow from9 a m until time for service at 10 a m in the chapel The Rev Vernon Fairley and the Rev GregPittman will officiate. Burial will be at Bonnie Cemetery in Angie. Alex Aundra Watson - (Died March 3, 1999)MARRERO - Alex Aundra Watson, 43, a former resident of Bogalusa, died Wednesday atWest Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero. Watson is survived by his step-mother, Beulah Watson of Bogalusa; four sisters, Mary (Kenneth)Barth of Alexandria, VA, Brenda Mosley of Chicago, IL, Linda Lorraine Weary of Bogalusa andJune (Clarence) Bolden of New Orleans; one brother, Tom Watson Jr of Chicago; twostep-brothers, Johnnie Jackson of Bogalusa and Lawrence Jackson of Grand Rapid, MI; twosisters-in-law, Janet Watson of LaPlace and Yvonne Watson of Chicago; four uncles, Lenard(Alice) Watson of Jackson, MS, Eugene (Elizabeth) Cottrel of Bogalusa, Ed (Maxine) Small, Jr. of Tul, AL, and Robert Charles (Mary Alice) Small of Chicago; two aunts, missionary AlfredaSmith of Alexandria and Lillie Bell Dean of Mobile, AL; seven nephews; six nieces; and a hostof cousins and friends. Watson was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Tom Watson Sr ; one brother, LarryWatson and his grandmother, Thelma Small. Visitation will be held Sunday at Crain and Sons in Bogalusa from 2:30 p m until 6 p m. Funeral service will be held Monday at 2 p m at St Paul A M E Church in Bogalusa with theRev Louis Brown officiating. Burial will be at Bogalusa Cemetery. March 3, 1999 Ruth Bass Bigelow(Died March 2, 1999)BOGALUSA Ruth Bass Bigelow, 84, died yesterday. Bigelow was born in Bogalusa and was a resident for nearly 80 years She was an industrialnurse at Crown Zellerbach and also as a member of Superior Avenue Baptist Church She beganher career as a registered nurse at Elizabeth Sullivan Memorial Hospital Nursing School whereshe graduated in 1939 During her professional life she was very active in many organizationsincluding serving as president of the New Orleans Industrial Nurses Association and as presidentof the Louisiana chapter of the American Heart Association She retired from Crown Zellerbachin 1981 Bigelow is survived by one daughter, Diane Bigelow of Dallas, TX; two sons, GeorgeBigelow Sr and Stanley Bigelow, both of Ponchatoula; seven grandchildren; and onegreat-grandson. Visitation will be tomorrow from 10 a m until 1 p m at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home, with aservice following at 1 p m in the chapel In lieu of flowers, please make donations to theLouisiana chapter of the American Heart Association. Willia Jewel Frierson (Died February 28, 1999)BATON ROUGE Willia Jewel Frierson, 84, a former resident of Bogalusa, died Sunday atBaton Rouge General Medical Center. Frierson is survived by one sister, Yvonne B Guy of Baton Rouge; six nieces and nephews,Velena G Moses, Darrell Moses of Baton Rouge, Monica G Moses, Steven Moses of Bogalusa,Cleophus Guy, Jr and Genell Guy of Baton Rouge and Lloyd Guy of Baton Rouge; five greatnieces and nephews, Shenita M Moses of Bogalusa, Allen Wendell Guy of Virginia, Sherie K. Moses and Kylandis M Jackson both of Bogalusa and Jason R Moses of Baton Rouge; tenbrothers and sisters, Anthony E Moses of Baton Rouge, Tyotra Guy of Angie, Naketra Guy ofAngie, Stephanie M Moses of Bogalusa, Cleophus Guy III of Baton Rouge, Steven A Moses IIof Bogalusa, Brittany Brock, Lisa Brock, Valencia Guy and Valena Guy all of Baton Rouge; andtwo great-great nieces and nephews, Alexis Jonte Moses and maurice Mark Jr , both of Bogalusa. Visitation will be held Friday from 1-2 p m at St Paul A M E Church in Bogalusa Funeral willbe held at 2 p m Friday with the Rev Louis Brown officiating Burial will be in Bogalusa Cemetery Tommy G Leos, Sr. (Died March 2, 1999)BOGALUSA Tommy G Leos, 64, died yesterday at Bogalusa Community Medical Center. Leos was born June 30, 1934 in Monroe He was a graduate of Neville High School in Monroeand also a graduate of Northeast Louisiana University in 1956 Leos was an ROTC DistinguishedMilitary Graduate and company commander of his battalion He was given a football scholarshipand played running back for the Indians Leos was a teacher/coach at Rayville from 1956-1958, aBiology teacher at Bogalusa High School and coach from 1958-1969, assistant principal from1969-1976 and Principal from 1976-1980 Under his coaching, the Lumberjacks 1968 and 1969baseball team was District Champs During that time, he was District Coach of the Year, theLumberjacks' backfield coach for AAA State Champs 1969, where the team ranked second in thenation and he then retired from the Bogalusa School System in 1980 He was a Horace MannInsurance Co account representative from 1980-1982, and agency manager for Louisiana from1983-1989 Leos was a member of First Baptist Church where he was a deacon and SundaySchool teacher, and also a Gideon International member. Leos is survived by his wife, Hughley Lene McGehee Leos of Bogalusa; one son anddaughter-in-law, Tommy G (Lisa) Leos Jr of Panama City, FL; one daughter and son-in-law,Angella Leos (Ken) Howe of Bogalusa, the son-in-laws' mother, Eda Mae Miller of Bogalusa;one brother, Johnny Leos of Bogalusa; and five grandchildren, Banning Pounds of Bogalusa,Mandy Howe of Bogalusa, Kenzie Howe of Bogalusa, Zachary Leos and Ethan Leos both ofPanama City, FL. Visitation will be held tonight from 5:30-9 p m at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home and also from9-11 a m before the service Funeral service will be held in the chapel tomorrow at 11 a m withthe Rev Keith Manual and the Rev Ken Howe officiating Pallbearers will include Gideons,Deacons of First Baptist Church, members of Sunday School class and athletes from his pastteams Burial will be in Hillview Cemetery. Rosetta Dykes Miller(Died March 2, 1999)FRANKLINTON Rosetta Dykes Miller, 82, died yesterday at Riverside Medical Center inFranklinton Miller was a member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church and the widow of ShelleyJ Miller. Miller is survived by one son, Russell Miller of McComb, MS; two daughters, Linda Miller ofFranklinton and Janie Booty of Lafayette; one brother, Leon Dykes of Franklinton; two sisters,Ophelia McElveen of Franklinton and Johnnie Boutwell of Bogalusa; eleven grandchildren;eleven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home from 6-10 p m today and after 8 a m tomorrow. Funeral service will be held at 11 a m tomorrow in the funeral home chapel with Eld GarySumrall, Eld Ted Phillips and Eld Edward Penton officiating Burial will follow in Mt PisgahChurch Cemetery. Arcell Peters(Died March 2, 1999)BOGALUSA Arcell Peters, age 82, a resident of New Orleans, died yesterday in UniversityHospital in New Orleans. Crain and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete. Lucy Lee Alford Robbins(Died March 2, 1999)BOGALUSA Lucy Lee Alford Robbins, 97, died yesterday at Bogalusa Community MedicalCenter. Robbins is a member of ESM Methodist Church and Eastern Star member of the JessamineChapter No 89. Robbins is survived by two nephews, Emile Daniel of Gulfport, MS and Jerrell Daniel ofSmyrna, TN; and one cousin, Louise Branton of Columbia, MS. Visitation will be held at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home Friday from 5-10 p m and Saturday from9 a m until time for service at 10 a m in the chapel The Rev Vernon Fairley will be officiating. Burial will be at Bonnie Cemetery in Angie. Charles Truman Watson(Died March 1, 1999)FRANKLINTON Charles Truman Watson, 62, died Monday at Washington-St TammanyRegional Medical Center in Bogalusa. Watson is survived by one daughter, Paula Yvonne Ross of Fort Worth, TX; three sons, MichaelRay Ross of Franklinton, Glenn Donell Ross of Harvey and August Leon Ross of Folsom; twosisters, Jacqueline "Jackie" Sue Montgomery and Shirley J Coleman of Baton Rouge; eightgrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a devoted friend, John Barnes of Franklinton; and ahost of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation will be held today at Crain and Sons Funeral Home from 3 p m until 6 p m and againtomorrow from 9 a m until time of service Funeral service will be held tomorrow in the Chapel at 11 a m with Elder McDonald Crainofficiating. Burial will be at Sweet Home Cemetery. March 2, 1999 Lane Brant(Died March 1, 1999)BOGALUSA-- Lane Brant, age 23, a native and resident of Bogalusa, died yesterday. He is survived by wife, Kelly Taylor of Hackley, LA; parents, Wayne and Gayle Jenkins ofBogalusa and Jimmy Brant of Amite; brother, Jimmy Scott Brant of Pine; maternal grandparents,Huey and Lillian Powe of Bogalusa; and paternal grandparents, Fred Brant of Biloxi, MS andShirley Blades of Kentwood. Visitation will be tomorrow from 11:30 a m until time of services Funeral services will be heldfrom the chapel of Brown-McGehee Funeral Home tomorrow at 3 p m Interment will follow toRester Cemetery at Oak Grove. Lindon "Lynn" Dillon(Died March 1, 1999)FRANKLINTON-- Lindon "Lynn" Dillon, age 58, a resident of Franklinton, died yesterday Hewas an iron worker. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Smith Dillon of Franklinton; four sons and daughter-in-laws,Lee and Danica Dillon of Franklinton, Graylon Dillon of Franklinton, Bruce and Lisa Pittman ofPine, and Drew and Gwen Pittman of Pine; two daughters and son-in -laws, Shelia and DaleMiller of Franklinton and Sherie and Kevin Burke of Ponchatula ; five sisters, Evon Hyatt ofFranklinton, Julie Dillon Of Metairie, Alice Amith of Metairie, Lucille Mackenzie of Pasadena,TX, and Era Minton of Pasadena, TX; and also 11 grandchildren, Guy & Autumn Miller, Ian,Patrick & Emily Burke, Heath & Kallee Pittman, Shalon & Micah Pittman, and Bailor, Dillan &Ariel Dillon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Byron and Mollie Dillon. Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home from 5 p m until 10 p m today and 9 a m until 1:30p m tomorrow Funeral service will be held at 2 p m tomorrow at the Star Hill MissionaryBaptist Church with the Elder Lavon Taylor, the Elder Ted Phillips and the Rev W L Tullosofficiating Burial will be in the church cemetery. Zelia (ZL) Jenkins Miller(Died March 1, 1999)FRANKLINTON-- Zelia (ZL) Jenkins Miller, age 88, a resident of Mt Hermon died yesterday atHeritage Manor in Franklinton She was a retired lunchroom worker at Mt Hermon School, amember of the Mt Hermon Baptist Church and the widow of Onzie C Miller. She is survived by two sons, Clyde Dorman Miller of stamps, ARK and W Michael Miller ofMt Hermon; five grandchildren, Elsie Knight of mt Hermon, Michael Shane Miller of BatonRouge, Clyde Dorman Miller, Jr of Dallas, TX, Carol Sue Mendoza of St Amant, LA andPatricia Lynn Miller of Prairieville; two brothers, Wesley Jenkins of Baton Rouge and HarvellJenkins of Denham Springs; one sister, Thora Brock of Baton Rouge; and also five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home from 4 p m until 9 p m today and will continue after 9a m tomorrow at the Mt Hermon Baptist Church until time for the funeral service at 11 a m atthe church with Dr Joe Baugh, Dr Gene Richards and the Rev Joey Miller officiating. Burial will be at Mt Hermon Cemetery. Lura Miley Sheridan(Died March 2, 1999)BOGALUSA--Lura Miley Sheridan, age 82, a resident of Angie, LA died today at her residence She was a member of Central Baptist Church. She is survived by one son and daughter-in -law, Lavon & Betty Sheridan of Angie; onedaughter and son-in -law, Myra Nell & Nathan Williams of Angie; five grandchildren, AlanWilliams of Angie, Darron Williams of Angie, Sandra S Rester of Baton Rouge, Keith Sheridanof Bogalusa, and Karen Sheridan of Angie; and six great-grandchildren, Ashley Williams ofAngie, Alana Williams of Angie, Abby Williams of Angie, Matthew Warner of Bogalusa,Madaline Sheridan of Bogalusa, and Blake Rester of Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Sheridan. Visitation will be at Brown-McGehee funeral Home today from 4:30 p m until 9 p m and after 8a m tomorrow until time for the chapel service at 1 p m Elder Clyde Cooper, Dr Robert Barnesand Elder Doyle Ball will be officiating Interment will bet at Miley Cemetery. Evelyn Dykes Sumrall(Died February 28, 1999)BOGALUSA-- Evelyn Dykes Sumrall, age 72, a lifelong resident of Bogalusa, died Sunday inBaytown, TX. She is survived by one son, Frank Sumrall of Baytown, TX; two sisters, Mrs Wynell Lively andher husband Sammy of Bogalusa and Marlene Duncan of Mt Bellvien, TX; one granddaughter,April Nicole Sumrall; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Sumrall; her parents, Dennis William andEunice Payne Dykes; two brothers, Dennis William Dykes, Jr and Clyde Eugene Dykes Visitation will be today from 4 p m until 9 p m and will continue on tomorrow after 8 a m Funeral Services will be held from the chapel of Brown-McGehee Funeral Home tomorrow at 10a m with the Rev Nelson Bracey and the Rev Kevin Arcinder officiating. Charles Truman Watson(Died March 1, 1999)FRANKLINTON-- Charles Truman Watson, age 62, a resident of Franklinton, died yesterday atWashington-St Tammany Regional Medical Center in Bogalusa. Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Franklinton are in charge of arrangements which areincomplete at this time. March 1, 1999 Mary Lee Applewhite(Died February 27, 1999)BATON ROUGE Mary Lee Applewhite, 88, a former resident of Bogalusa died Saturday atOur Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Sandra Applewhite of Baton Rouge; twograndchildren, Mark Applewhite of Denver CO and Major Applewhite of Austin, TX; twosisters, Louise Taylor of Springfield and Inez Parker of Purvis, MS; and a half-sister, VirginiaMitchell of Gulfport, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband Willis L Applewhite Visitation was yesterday from 1-5 p m at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home and continues after 9 a m. today. The funeral will follow at 10:30 a m at Poole-Ritchie with the Rev Brian Williamson and theRev Johnny Breazeale officiating Interment will follow at Ponemah Cemetery. Stephan Elliot Craig(Died February 27, 1999)BOGALUSA Stephan Elliot Craig, 50, died Saturday at Bogalusa Community MedicalCenter. Craig is survived by his wife, Deborah Marx Craig of Bogalusa; two daughters, Monica and LoriCraig of Bogalusa; one brother, David Craig of Baton Rouge; his mother, Bessie Lively Craig ofBogalusa and his mother-in-law, Rosemary Marx of Bogalusa. Visitation was yesterday from 6-10 p m at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home and continues todayfrom 10 a m until 4 p m. Funeral service will be in Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home Chapel at 4 p m with Rev Galen Dubayofficiating. Burial will be at Garden of Peace in Ponemah Cemetery. Lynn Dillon(Died March 1, 1999)STAR HILL Lynn Dillon, 58, died today at his residence. Crain Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete at this time. Clara Mae Magee(Died February 26, 1999)FRANKLINTON Clara Mae Magee, 81, died Friday at Boyington Nursing Home in Gulfport. Magee was a former member of Sunny Hill Missionary Baptist Church and New JerusalemMissionary Baptist Church She is a member of Lear's Hill COGIC. Magee is survived by one son, Curtis Jefferson Jr of Varnado; one adopted son, RodneyJefferson of Franklinton; three daughters, Kattie Spells of Gainesville, FL, Vinelle Johnson ofGulfport, MS, and Georgia Lee Bickham of New Orleans; one sister, Belldean Lewis of NewOrleans; eleven step-children of Luke Magee; twenty-five grandchildren; and thirty great-grandchildren. Magee was preceded in death by her parents, George and Charity McGowan Brock; herhusbands, Curtis Jefferson and Luke Magee; two sons, J D Jefferson and O D Jefferson; andone daughter Ledean Graves. Visitation will be held on tomorrow from 3 p m until 9 p m at Washington Funeral Home andWednesday from 10 a m until 1 p m at Lear's Hill COGIC. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 1 p m at Lear's Hill COGIC with Elder Leslie Fields officiating. Burial will be held at Lear's Hill Memorial Garden. Earl T Russell(Died February 28, 1999)AMITE Earl T Russell, 85, died yesterday at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. Russell was a retired field representative for Farmer's Home Administration and a retiredcattleman He was a U S Army veteran of World War II He was a member of FranklintonMasonic Lodge #101 in Franklinton. Russell is survived by his wife, Elaine Crain Russell of Amite; Three daughters and sons-in-law,Judy Russell of Indianapolis, IN, Jan and Mose Guzzardo of Amite, and Kathy and JamesEdward Rushing of Baton Rouge; five grandchildren, Jeremy James, Jared Crouch, John Crouch,Kim Terrebonne and Russ Guzzardo; two great-grandchildren, Clay and Kaleigh Terrebonne;and two step-grandchildren, Matthew and Morgan Rushing. Visitation will be after 10 a m tomorrow at the First Baptist Church of Amite until time for thefuneral service at 2 p m with Rev David Fortenberry officiating. Burial will be in the Roseland-Arcola Cemetery. Crain Funeral Home in Franklinton in charge of arrangements. Ilene Evelylena Simmons(Died February 27, 1999)BOGALUSA Ilene Evelylena Simmons, 77, died Saturday at Bogalusa Community MedicalCenter. Simmons is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Richard W (Robin) Simmons ofBogalusa; one daughter and son-in-law, Ann (Richard) Creel of Bogalusa; seven grandchildren,Dale and Amy Emmons, Darren and Melissa Creel, Jason and Lesleigh Branch and AshleighSimmons; and four great-grandchildren, Christopher and Logan Emmons, and Collin andKirkland Creel. Simmons was preceded is death by her husband, Richard C Simmons. Visitation was yesterday from 6 p m until 10 p m at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held in the Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home Chapel today at 1 p m with Rev. Lynn Martin and Rev Marlin Gipson officiating. Burial will be held at Hillview Memorial Garden.