Bogalusa Daily News (November 2003) Obits, Washington, LA
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Larry Wells
(Died Nov. 26, 2003)
BOGALUSA n Larry Wells, 48, a resident of Bogalusa, died this morning in his home.
Survivors include four sons, Chris Wells, Chad Wells, both of Bogalusa, Larry Lloyd Wells, and
Billy Wells, all of Mt. Hermon; four daughters, Chastity George of New Orleans, Daniell Wells,
Ashley Wells, and Kaley Wells, all of Bogalusa; a sister, Brenda Dillon of Bogalusa; three
grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Brown-McGehee Funeral Home tomorrow from 9 a.m. until time of the
funeral service, to be conducted from the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. The Rev. Rusty Kuhn
will officiate at the service.
Interment will follow in Pounds Cemetery.
Henry Sylvester 'Vet' Thompson
(Died Nov. 22, 2003)
BOGALUSA n Henry Sylvester "Vet" Thompson, 41, a resident of Warren Street in Bogalusa,
died Saturday in New Orleans.
He is survived by his wife, Tasunda Nicole Thompson of Bogalusa; his mother, Vera Mae
Thompson of Bogalusa; two sons, Galandus R. Roberts of Varnado and Chrispher Lowery of
Bogalusa; two daughters, Ivante Jones of Gulfport, MS and Christoin Thompson of Bogalusa;
three sisters, Geraldine Thompson, Jeraldine Warren, and Louise Russell, all of Bogalusa; three
brothers, Larry Russell of Bassfield, MS, Clinton Thompson, and Willie James Thompson, both of
Bogalusa; a mother-in-law, Jacqueline Peters of Bogalusa; a father-in-law, Tommy (Vanessa)
Tyson of Bogalusa; and his godmother, Mary Owens of Bogalusa.
Preceding him in death was his father, Gerald Randolph; and a brother, Louis Thompson.
Visitation will be held Friday at Salter Chapel A.M.E. Church in Bogalusa from 10 a.m. until time
of the funeral service at 1 p.m. The Rev. Sherman Berry, pastor, will officiate at the service.
Interment will follow in the Bogalusa Cemetery.
Parish J. Peters
(Died Nov. 25, 2003)
NEW ORLEANS n Parish J. Peters, 11, a resident of Seal Street in Bogalusa, died Tuesday in
Children's Hospital in New Orleans.
Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Bogalusa is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete at
this time.
James Donald Maier
(Died Nov. 25, 2003)
NEW ORLEANS n James Donald Maier, 51, a resident of Mt. Hermon, died at 4:10 a.m.
Tuesday in Medical Center of Louisiana in New Orleans of injuries received in an automobile
accident near Hammond Sunday. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he was a licensed vocational
nurse and was of the Catholic faith.
Survivors include his father, Harvey W. Maier Sr. of Mt. Hermon; a brother and sister-in-law,
Harvey W. Jr. and Toni Maier of Santa Fe, TX; four nephews, Dale Morgan Jr., Larry Wainscopt,
Jeff Wainscopt, and Drew Riggin; and five nieces, Michelle Hoffpauir, Amber Leigh Maier,
Angelyn Nicole Maier, Alana Lynn Maier, and Devin Aeril Maier.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Varnell Magee Maier.
Visitation will be held at Crain Funeral Home after 9 a.m. Friday until time of the funeral service,
to be conducted from the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. Eld. Don Jacob will officiate at the
service.
Burial will follow in the Magee Cemetery at Lawrence Creek.
Katherine Ann Heildeburg
(Died Nov. 24, 2003)
HOUSTON, TX n Katherine Ann Heildeburg, 55, a former resident of Bogalusa and a resident of
W. Sam Houston Parkway in Houston, died Sunday in Memorial Southwest Hospital in Houston.
Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Bogalusa is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete at
this time.
R.T. 'Abe' Abram
(Died Nov. 24, 2003)
BOGALUSA n R.T. "Abe" Abram, 90, a resident of Bogalusa, died Monday in Rest Haven
Living Center in Bogalusa.
Survivors include two sons, Rosha Abram and Sam W. Abram, both of Bogalusa; four daughters,
Exie Abram, Ella Ruth Laurent, both of Bogalusa, Emma Lee Aaron of New Orleans, and
Carolyn Evans of Mississippi; and a host of brothers, sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
and other relatives and friends.
Preceding him in death by his wife, Effie Abram; and his son, Curtis Will Abram.
Visitation will be held Friday at Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Bogalusa from 11 a.m. until 3
p.m.
The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Bogalusa with
the Rev. Tom Bailey, pastor, officiating.
Interment will follow in the Bogalusa Cemetery.
Vada Faye Graham Johnson
(Died Nov. 26, 2003)
JACKSON, MS n Vada Faye Graham Johnson, 92, a resident of Bogalusa for over 70 years, died
yesterday in Jackson after a long illness.
Born April 18, 1911 in Knoxo, MS, she was a member of West Side Emmanuel Baptist Church in
Bogalusa.
Survivors include three children, a son, Ira T. Johnson and wife Ruby of Bogalusa, a daughter,
Judy Wilson and husband Glynn of Raymond, MS, and a son, Dale G. Johnson and wife Jan of
San Antonio, TX; and numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren;
two sisters and several nieces and nephews.
Her husband, Ira N. Johnson, preceded her in death in 1966.
Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. tomorrow at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home.
Interment will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Ponemah Cemetery.
George W. Hart
(Died Nov. 20, 2003)
NEW ORLEANS n George W. Hart, 85 a native of Franklinton, died Thursday in his home in
New Orleans.
He was the son of the late Willis and Anna Hart, the brother of Corrine Brumfield, and the late
MaCauley, Silas, James, Marvin, Benjamin, Albert, Isadora Collins, Tate, and Mamie H. Martin.
He leaves to mourn, a devoted wife, Verdia Hart; two sons, Lloyd Albert and Lionel Hart; and a
daughter, Gloria Hart.
A memorial service will be held today at Rhodes Funeral Home, located at 1417 N. Claiborne
Avenue in New Orleans, from 7-9 p.m.
A graveside service will take place tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Hayes United Methodist Church
Cemetery in Hackely.
Ollie Corkern
(Died Nov. 22, 2003)
BATON ROUGE n Ollie Corkern, 68, a native of Bogalusa and a resident of Baton Rouge, died
at 10:50 a.m. Saturday in Baton Rouge Medical Center. She was a retired nurse.
Survivors include two daughters, Melinda Corkern and Carla Bennett, both of Baton Rouge; four
sisters and brothers-in-law, Madge and David Ladner of Walker, Nelda Knight of Thomas, Lucille
and Hilmon Thomas of Stateline, MS, and Eula and Bud Duncan of Bogalusa; three
grandchildren, Jessica Bennett, Michael Corkern, and Matthew Corkern, all of Baton Rouge; and
a great-grandchild, Kameron Bennett of Baton Rouge.
Preceding her in death were her parents, William and Essie Pollard Phillips; a brother, William
Phillips; a sister, Ellender Rose Phillips; her husband, Jesse Corkern; a niece; and a nephew.
Her body will be cremated.
Baker Funeral Home of Baker is in charge of arrangements.
Henry Thompson
(Died Nov. 22, 2003)
NEW ORLEANS n Henry Thompson, 41, a resident of Warren Street in Bogalusa, died Saturday
in New Orleans.
Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Bogalusa is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete at
this time.
Deacon Charles Ray Peters
(Died Nov. 21, 2003)
BOGALUSA n Deacon Charles Ray Peters, 59, a resident of North Royal Street in Bogalusa,
died Friday in LSU Bogalusa Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline Peters of Bogalusa; six sons, Walter Peters, Troy Peters,
both of Atlanta, GA, Jonathan (Tarsha) Lowery of Covington, Charles Peters Jr., Audre Moseley,
and Jamal Moseley, all of Bogalusa; four daughters, Terrie Michelle Peters of New Orleans,
Rhonda Michelle (Cullie) Cotton, Nicole Lowery Thompson, and Willisha Peters, all of Bogalusa;
two sisters, Shirley Peters Hector of New Orleans, and Edna (Amos) Davis of South Bend, IN;
his mother-in-law, Alice Gholar of Bogalusa; a godchild, Chela Jackson of Bogalusa; four
brothers-in-law; thee sisters-in-law; a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews-in-law, relatives,
friends; and two great grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Willie Mae Youngblood Peters and the Rev. Louis C.
Peters.
Visitation will be held tomorrow at Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Bogalusa from 2-5 p.m. with
a wake service at Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church from 7-8 p.m.
The Funeral service will be held Wednesday at the church at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Raymond
Mims officiating.
Interment will follow in the Bogalusa Cemetery.
Corrine Blanche Latino
(Died Nov. 22, 2003)
SLIDELL n Corinne Blanche Latino, 77, a resident of Bogalusa, died Saturday in Slidell
Memorial Hospital.
She is survived by two sons, Robert Latino of Bogalusa and Keith Joseph Latino of Pittsburg, PA;
two daughters, Rebecca Burch of Irvington, AL, and Cynthia Lott of Gretna; a sister, Lois
Stauder of Harahan; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Peter Latino.
Visitation will be held tomorrow at Annunciation Catholic Church from 9:30 a.m. until time of the
service at 10 a.m. Father Lawrence Phelps will officiate at the service.
Interment will follow in Hillview Memorial Gardens.
Eric Paul Bridges
(Died Nov. 18, 2003)
NEW ORLEANS n Eric Paul Bridges, 40, a former resident of Bogalusa and a resident of New
Orleans, died Tuesday in Tulane Hospital in New Orleans.
Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Bogalusa is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete at
this time.
Ruby Dora McNeese
(Died Nov. 20, 2003)
DENHAM SPRINGS n Ruby Dora McNeese, 86, a native of Bogalusa and a resident of Denham
Springs, died at 5:45 p.m. yesterday in her home. She was a housewife and a member of
Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Louise McNeese Holmes and Elmer "Buck"
Holmes; two grandsons, Rusty and Michelle Holmes, and Wendell Holmes; a granddaughter,
Virginia and Paul Singletary; great-grandchildren, Megan, Kimberly, and Hunter Holmes, and
Lauren Singletary; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Jewel F. McNeese; and a great-granddaughter, Danielle
Blair Singletary.
Edra Hays Green
(Died Nov. 20, 2003)
COVINGTON n Edra Hays Green, 89, a former resident of Enon and a resident of Covington,
died yesterday. She was the beloved wife of the late Luby J. Green and the mother of Larry J.
Green.
Survivors include two grandchildren, John Hays and Mary Currie Green; and a sister, Opal Hays
McDuff of Bastrop.
Visitation will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, located at 120 S. New Hampshire in Covington
1 p.m. until time of the funeral service, to which relatives and friends of the family are invited to
attend at 2:30 p.m.
The burial service will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations by be made to the Enon Baptist
Church Cemetery Trust.
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Inc. of Covington is in charge of arrangements.
Hubert M. Graham
(Died Nov. 18, 2003)
COVINGTON n Hubert M. Graham, 84, a resident of Mt. Hermon, died at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday
in St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington. A retired dairyman, he was a U.S. Army veteran of
World War II serving in the Asiatic and Pacific Theater and was a member of Stoney Point
Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Novie James Graham of Mt. Hermon; a son and daughter-in-law, Alan
and Rosemary Graham of Mt. Hermon; three daughters and sons-in-law, Jill and Henry Gasquet
of Walker, Jeanie and Howard Gauthreaux of Thibodaux, and Janet and Barry Tisdale of Jackson,
MS; 10 grandchildren, Mindy C. Dorough, Kristy C. Bennett, Bradley Crain, Stephanie G.
Morvant, Trevor Gauthreaux, Sharon G. Phillips, Brent Graham, Ryan Graham, Ryan Graham,
Amanda Tisdale, and Andrew Tisdale; and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Crain Funeral Home from 5-9 p.m. today and will continue after 9 a.m.
tomorrow until time of the funeral service, to be conducted from the funeral home chapel at 11
a.m. Elds. Brent King, Billy M. Lowery, and Don McDaniel officiating.
Burial will follow in the Kamp Grand Cemetery in Mt Hermon. Pallbearers will be Bradley Crain,
Trevor Gauthreaux, Brent Graham, Ryan Graham, Andrew Tisdale, and Jason Phillips. Honorary
pallbearers will be Danny Bond, Alvin Graham, James Bankston, Scott Moak, Michael Dorough,
Kayne Morvant, and DeWayne Bennett.
Gena Bolton
(Died Nov. 18, 2003)
BOGALUSA n Gena Bolton, 77, a native and resident of Bogalusa, died Tuesday in Bogalusa
LSU Medical Center.
She leaves to cherish her memories, two sisters, Marie Bolton (Charles) Hall of Asheville, NC,
and Hazel Bolton Jones of Rancho Cucomonga, CA; a brother, Gerald (Carolyn) Nathaniel of
Bogalusa; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Henry and Theresa Bolton; three brothers; and two
sisters.
Visitation will be held today from 2-7 p.m. at Cook-Richmond Funeral Home and will continue
tomorrow at St. Paul A.M.E. Church from noon until time of the funeral service at 2 p.m. The
Rev. Louis Brown will officiate at the service.
Interment will follow in the Bogalusa Cemetery.
Henry Sylvester Thompson
(Died Nov. 22, 2003)
BOGALUSA -- Henry Sylvester Thompson, age 41, died yesterday in New Orleans.
Cook-Richmond Funeral Home of Bogalusa is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
Richard Thomas 'Phill' Dillon
(Died Nov. 16, 2003)
BOGALUSA n Richard Thomas "Phill" Dillon, 88, a lifelong resident of Angie and Hammond,
died Sunday in the LSU Medical Center in Bogalusa.
He is survived by a son, Johnny E. Dillon of Hammond; a daughter, Queen Ester Adams of
Hammond; 20 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; and 23 great-great-grandchildren; a
granddaughter, Carla Wright Morgan of Angie who was raised in the family home; and a host of
family and friends.
Preceding him in death was his wife, Louella Dillon; his parents, Wilbur and Alberta Dillon; four
brothers; and a sister.
Visitation will be held at Cook-Richmond Funeral Home from 2-5 p.m. tomorrow. A wake
service will follow at Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church in Angie from 7-9 p.m.
The funeral service will be conducted at the church Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Ivy
Williams officiating.
Interment will follow in Dillon Cemetery in Angie.
Pauline Elizabeth Jenkins Alder
(Died Nov. 18, 2003)
COVINGTON - Pauline Elizabeth Jenkins Alder, age 64, died Tuesday. A native of Bogalusa and
a resident of Folsom for 26 years, she was the beloved wife of Rev. Charles Alder; mother of
Dawn Cheri Alder, Charles Michael Alder and Brent Dale Alder; mother-in-law of Nancy Furse
Alder; grandmother of Matthew Brent Alder and Jacob Lawrence Alder; sister of Fenwick "Babe"
Jenkins, Mary Aline Stamatelaky, Shirley Magee, Peggy Hyatt and the late Fred Ronald Jenkins;
also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.
She was a member of Shepherd's Care Ministries who organized Shepherd's Care Food Ministry
for the elderly and shut-ins in 1999. She was also a Resource Helping Teacher and Reading
Specialist in the St. Tammany Parish Public School System, retiring with nearly 20 years of
service.
Visitation will be tomorrow at the E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Inc., 2260 West 21st Avenue,
Covington. from 6 to 10 p.m., continuing on Saturday from 9 a.m. until time for the final service.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service Saturday at 11 a.m. in
the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.
Earl Wayne Taylor
(Died Nov. 17, 2003)
BOGALUSA n Earl Wayne Taylor, 58, a resident of Bogalusa, died at approximately 11:38 p.m.
Monday in LSU Bogalusa Medical Center.
He is survived by his wife, Donna F. Taylor; a sister and brother-in-law, Catherine and Hershel
Westmoreland; a brother-in-law, Steven "Bo" Riley and his companion, Brenda Chance; and a
host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Preceding him in death was his, Natasha Lynn Taylor; his mother and father, Donnie and Albert
Taylor; and two sisters, Betty Jean Riley and Doris Jarrell.
His body was atomically donated to Tulane Medical School and science.
Charlene Stogner Simmons
(Died Nov. 16, 2003)
NEW ORLEANS n Charlene Stogner Simmons, 59, a lifelong resident of Bogalusa, died at 9:10
p.m. Sunday in Oschner Hospital in New Orleans. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist
Church and was retired from the Bogalusa School System after 30 years of service.
Survivors include four daughters, Shana Patterson, Shellie Simmons, Sha Simmons, and Shann
Simmons; a stepson, Ricky Simmons; five grandchildren, Eric Simmons, Keegan Patterson, Kolby
Patterson, Cole Wheat, and Carleigh Wheat; two step-grandchildren, Christal Simmons and
Morgan Simmons; special friends of the family, Andy Wheat and Donna Mitchell; two sisters,
Vanuita and MT Thomas, Vivian and Hillion "Hollywood" Temples; a brother, Lerell Stogner;
and other relatives, including numerous aunts, uncles, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Simmons; her parents, Curt and Rena Crain
Stogner; and a brother, Donald Harold Stogner.
Visitation will be held at Brown-McGehee Funeral Home tomorrow from 3-10 p.m. and will
continue Thursday at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until time of the funeral service, to
be conducted by the Rev. Walter Mixon at 3 p.m.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ricky Simmons, Robbie Thomas,
Cody Jones, Daniel Sauls, Jeff Smith, and Greg Smith.
Charles Edward Quinn Sr.
(Died Nov. 16, 2003)
YORK, SC n Charles Edward Quinn Sr., 58, a former resident of Varnado, died Sunday in his
sister's home in York. He spent 10 years serving his country and was a Vietnam veteran.
Survivors include three sons, Charles Quinn Jr., Chris Quinn, and James Quinn, all of Varnado;
three daughters, Christina Quinn of Germany, Natalie Quinn of Charlotte, NC and Hope Quinn of
Varnado; a stepson, George Thurmond Jr. of Buras; step-daughter and a step son-in-law, Leana
and Tommy Freeman Jr. of Varnado; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Raul Cuadrous of
Rock Hill, SC, and Vickie and Bob Addison of York; four grandchildren; a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins, friends, and one best friend, Billy Hester of Denver, NC.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Edna Quinn; a brother, Fred Quinn; and a
sister, Annette Ratcliffe.
A graveside service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Grandview Memorial Gardens, located on
Cherry Road in Rock Hill.
Kirk Wayne Kennedy
(Died Nov. 16, 2003)
BOGALUSA n Kirk Wayne Kennedy, 34, a resident of Bogalusa, died Sunday in St. Tammany
Parish.
He is survived by his wife, Leah Davidson Kennedy of Bogalusa; three sons, Michael Paul
Rodrigue, Randall Thomas Rodrigue, and Alec Ray Kennedy, all of Bogalusa; his father, Billy R.
Kennedy Sr.; his mother, Verna Fritz; his step-father, Thomas Fritz; a sister, Angela Melancon of
Pass Christian, MS; and three brothers, Billy R. Kennedy Jr. of Church Point, Bobby L. Kennedy
of Sulphur, and Chad R. Kennedy of Tampa, FL.
Visitation will be held at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home today from 9:30 a.m. until time of the
memorial service, to be conducted from the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m. The Rev. Charles Fritz
will officiate at the service.
Melba Louise Kasser
(Died Nov. 17, 2003)
BOGALUSA n Melba Louise Kasser, 65, a resident of Bogalusa, died Monday evening in the
LSU Medical Center in Bogalusa.
She is survived by her husband, Robert "Bob" Kasser; two daughters, Pamela Keller of North
Long Beach, CA, and Donna Shelton of Chandler, AZ; two sons, Kevin Kasser of Ferdinia, FL,
and Greg Hodge of Souix Falls, SD; three grandchildren, Luther Shelton, Nigel Mallari, and
Fallon Keller; a great-grandchild, Zakeeri Mallari; two sisters, Maxine Brooks of Malden, MO,
and Wanda "Bootsie" Miley of Bogalusa; a brother, Huey Duncan of Bogalusa; and other
relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kimberly Kasser; her parents, Willie and Bessie
Duncan; a sister, Gladys Roberts; and two brothers, Calvin and Melvin Duncan.
Visitation will be held at Brown-McGehee Funeral Home from 6-10 p.m. tomorrow and will
continue Friday from 8 a.m. until time of the funeral service, to be conducted from the funeral
home chapel at 2 p.m. The Rev. Howard Brooks will officiate at the service.
Interment will follow at Ponemah Cemetery in Bogalusa.
Esther D. Davis
(Died Nov. 18, 2003)
INDEPENDENCE n Esther D. Davis, 62, a resident of Talisheek, died yesterday in Lallie Kemp
Medical Center in Independence. She was a member of Bush United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Marty Davis of Talisheek; a daughter, Tanya Kidd of Atlanta, GA;
two sons, Danny Charles Mann of Hammond and Aaron Davis of Covington; a sister, Gloria Nell
Davis of Bogalusa; five grandchildren, Katelyn Mann of Hammond, Graham Kidd, Jack Kidd,
both of Atlanta, GA, Tiffany Meek, and Logan Meek, both of Hammond; and numerous nieces
and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Leslie and Ruth Davis.
Visitation will be held at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home today from 5-9 p.m. and will continue after
9 a.m. tomorrow until time of the funeral service, to be conducted from the funeral home chapel
at 2 p.m. The Rev. Karl Wood will officiate at the service.
Interment will follow in the Holmes Cemetery in Talisheek.
Josie Cefalu Adcox
(Died Nov. 17, 2003)
BOGALUSA n Josie Cefalu Adcox, 65, a resident of Bogalusa, died Monday in her home. She
was a member of Fifth Ward Missionary Baptist Church in Bush.
Survivors include three sons, Thomas Joseph Odom, Michael Anthony Odom, and Toxie
Raymond Odom, all of Bogalusa; a daughter, Angela Danielle Brown of Bogalusa; a brother,
Kelly Joseph Cefalu of Duncan, OK; three sisters, Jessie Knight of Bogalusa, Mary McMillan of
Covington, and Sarah Rogers of Bogalusa; and nine grandchildren.
Visitation will be held today at Brown-McGehee Funeral Home from 5-10 p.m. and will continue
tomorrow from 8 a.m. until time of the funeral service, to be conducted from the funeral home
chapel at 11 a.m. Elds. Rodney Fernandez and Larry Provorse will conduct the service.
Burial will be in Ponemah Cemetery.
A Bogalusa man was killed in a head-on crash Sunday on La. Hwy. 41.
The incident occurred shortly after 6 p.m.
According to state police reports, Casey Miller, 31, Bogalusa, was driving a Ford pickup truck
northbound on La. Hwy. 41 northbound on the highway when he passed another vehicle and
struck an oncoming car driven by Elouise Penton, 54, Pearl River, head-on.
The passenger in Miller's vehicle, Kirk Kennedy, 34, Bogalusa, who was reportedly not wearing a
seat belt, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Miller received moderate injuries and was taken to Northshore Regional Medical Center in Slidell.
Pending charges against him are DWI, vehicular homicide, vehicular negligent injury and careless
operation, according to reports.
Penton, who was reportedly wearing a seat belt, also received moderate injuries and was taken to
Slidell Memorial Hospital.
Charlene Stogner Simmons
(Died Nov. 16, 2003)
NEW ORLEANS n Charlene Stogner Simmons, 59, a lifelong resident of Bogalusa, died at 9:10
p.m. Sunday in Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist
Church and was retired from the Bogalusa School System after 30 years of service.
Survivors include four daughters, Shana Patterson, Shellie Simmons, Sha Simmons and Shann
Simmons; five grandchildren, Eric Simmons, Keegan Patterson, Kolby Patterson, Cole Wheat,
and Carleigh Wheat; special friends of the family, Andy Wheat and Donna Mitchell; two sisters,
Vanuita and M.T. Thomas, Vivian and Hillion "Hollywood" Temples; a brother, Lerell Stogner;
and other relatives, including numerous aunts, uncles, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Simmons; her parents, Curt and Rena Crain
Stogner; and a brother, Donald Harold Stogner.
Visitation will be held at Brown-McGehee Funeral Home tomorrow from 3-10 p.m. and will
continue Thursday at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until time of the funeral service, to
be conducted by the Rev. Walter Mixon at 3 p.m.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Kirk Wayne Kennedy
(Died Nov. 16, 2003)
BOGALUSA n Kirk Wayne Kennedy, 34, a resident of Bogalusa, died Sunday in St. Tammany
Parish.
He is survived by his wife, Leah Davidson Kennedy of Bogalusa; three sons, Michael Paul
Rodrigue, Randall Thomas Rodrigue, and Alec Ray Kennedy, all of Bogalusa; his father, Billy R.
Kennedy Sr.; his mother, Verna Fritz; a sister, Angelia Melancon of Gulfport, MS; and three
brothers, Billy R. Kennedy Jr. of Church Point, Bobby L. Kennedy of Sulphur, and Chad R.
Kennedy of Tampa, FL.
Visitation will be held at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home tomorrow from 9:30 a.m. until time of the
memorial service, to be conducted from the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m. The Rev. Charles Fritz
will officiate at the service.
Melba C. Kasser
(Died Nov. 17, 2003)
BOGALUSA n Melba c. Kasser, 65, a resident of Bogalusa, died yesterday in the LSU Medical
Center in Bogalusa.
Brown-McGehee Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete at this time.
Betty Joyce Raborn Creel
(Died Nov. 16, 2003)
BOGALUSA n Betty Joyce Raborn Creel, 70, a resident of Bogalusa, died yesterday in her home.
She was a retired LPN.
Survivors include her husband, Willie Ray Creel of Bogalusa; two daughters, Faye Creel Stewart
and husband Howard of Bogalusa, and Kaye Creel Baughman and husband Ricky of Bogalusa; a
son, Willie Curtis Creel and wife Joan of Bogalusa; three sisters, Mildred Raborn Cothern,
Kathleen Raborn Warner, both of Bogalusa, and Talitha Raborn Shindle of Parlin, NJ; two
brothers, Martin L. Raborn of Avenel, NJ and Joseph M. Raborn of Bogalusa; grandchildren,
Tiffany Creel Kennedy and husband Russell, Candace Creel Davis and husband Derek, Courtney
Creel, Whitney Creel, Kyle Stewart, and Jeffrey Baughman; and a great-grandchild, Kailey Alexis
Kennedy.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Joseph M. Raborn Sr. and Rosa Lee Raborn; a brother,
Willie Frank "Pete" Raborn; a grandson, Joseph Brett Baughman; and a special niece, Rachel
Cothern Pierce.
Visitation will be held at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home from 5-10 p.m. today and will continue
after 9 a.m. until time of the funeral service, to be conducted from the funeral home chapel at 2
p.m. The Revs. Billy Galloway and Larry Lassley will officiate at the service.
Interment will follow in Ponemah Cemetery.
Harold Allen Boyette
(Died Nov. 12, 2003)
NATCHEZ, MS n Harold Allen Boyette, 79, a resident of Franklinton, died Wednesday in
Lakeview Regional Medical Center. The son of Henry James Ervin Boyette and Nanny Lee
Boyette, he worked for Johns Manville and retired as captain from the Natchez Police
Department. He was a baseball coach for the City of Natchez Recreational League, an avid
hunter, gardener and baseball fan and a loving husband, father and grandfather, family members
said.
Survivors include his wife, Mamie Bernice Boyette of Franklinton; a son and daughter-in-law,
James II and Annie Boyette of Lake Charles; a daughter and son-in-law, Shirley Ann and
Raymond Myers Sr. of Franklinton; six grandsons; eight great-grandsons; two
great-granddaughters; special in-laws, Jack and Maedell McCall of Natchez; and numerous nieces
and nephews.
A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Friday at Laird Funeral Home in Natchez with the Rev.
Patrick Miller officiating.
Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery in Natchez. Pallbearers were his grandsons,
Raymond, Ronnie, and Randy Myers, and Kevin, David, and Ben Boyette.
Crain Funeral Home is Franklinton assisted with arrangements.
Dorothy'Dottie' B. Maggio
Pietri Arceneaux
(Died Nov. 14, 2003)
GULFPORT, MS n Dorothy "Dottie" B. Maggio Pietri Arceneaux, 68, a resident of Pass
Christian, died Friday in Gulfport. She was a native of Baton Rouge, a former member of Pass
Christian Isles Golf Club, and a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Pass Christian. She was
employed as a manager of Pay Less Cigarette Store in Bay St. Louis.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Arceneaux of Pass Christian; two sons, Richard (Tina) Pietri
of Gonzales, and Kenneth Pietri of Satsuma; three daughters, Dianne (Tommy) Brumfield of
Bogalusa, Loretta (Ken) Sharp of Baton Rouge and Bridgette (Calvin) White of Denham Springs;
stepdaughters, Tracy Hogan and Karen (Tony) Cacioppo; two sisters, Helen Fredricks and
Charlene (Billy) Dean of Baton Rouge; a brother-in-law, Huey Arceneaux; grandchildren, Nicole
Gates, Natale Sharp, Ryan Sharp, Anna Pietri, Melissa Pietri, Erik Brumfield, Jessica Hogan,
Brittany White, and Cole James White; step-grandchildren, Justin Taylor and Dray Carson;
great-grandchildren, Skylar Gates and Jaired Gates; and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles A. and Stella Maggio; and a nephew, Ronald
C. Fredricks.
Visitation will be held tomorrow at St. Paul's Catholic Church, located at 140 E. Beach Blvd. in
Pass Christian, MS from 10 a.m. until the mass of the resurrection, to be celebrated at noon at the
church.
Memorials may be sent to St. Paul's Catholic Church, 140 E. Beach Blvd., Pass Christian, MS
39571; or Shriner's Children's Hospital, located at 3100 Samford Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71103.
Riemann Funeral Home of Pass Christian is in charge of arrangements.
Virginia Revere Wilson
(Died Nov. 13, 2003)
PEARL RIVER -- Virginia Revere Wilson, 86, a native of Waldheim and resident of Pearl River,
died Thursday at Northshore Hospital in Slidell. She was the retired owner of Bill's Nursery.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Wilson Sr. and her parents, Elsie and
Louis Revere.
She is survived by a son, William "Jim" James Wilson Jr.; seven siblings, Larry L. Revere, Roland
H. Revere, Violet Revere Jenkins, Nina L. Revere, Addie Revere Breland, Arthemise Revere
Willis and Sylvia R. Michel and three grandchildren, Jade Wilson, Brittany Wilson and Cassidy
Wilson.
Visitation will continue today at the D. T. Williams Funeral Home, 67525 Highway 41 in Pearl
River, from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the funeral at 2 p.m. Funeral sewrvices will be held in the
funeral home chapel. Bro. James Hance and Randy and Robby Burdeaux will officiate.
Interment will be in the Magee Cemetery in Pearl River.
Anna Mae David Walker
(Died Nov. 13, 2003)
BOGALUSA n Anna Mae David Walker, 78, a resident of Bogalusa, died Thursday in her home.
Born March 8, 1925 to Maily Joseph and Ella Achee' David in New Orleans, her mother died at
an early age leaving Walker to raise her three brothers along with her father.
Consequently she did not finish school but did get a GED in her adult years. She worked for
Gaylord and Crown Zellerbach, retiring after working over 30 years. She retired from their lab as
a technician. Family members said she will be sadly missed by Catherine Miller and Dorothy
Walker, her caregivers for over two and a half years.
Married to the late Marvin D. Walker for 34 years, she leaves behind a special niece, Christi
David (Bernie) Brennan and their sons, Nicholas and James Michael; a nephew, Christopher
David; and two stepsons, Mike (Dana) Walker and his children Aaron, Forrest, Jordan, Joshua,
Jacob, Tim (Stacey) Walker and their children Scotty and Tracey; a brother, Mel David; two
sisters-in-law, Mary Jane Walker Bolton and Betty Joyce Walker (Thayer) Seal.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Maily Joseph and Ella Achee' David; two brothers,
Donald and Roland David; and her sister, Estelle and her husband Marvin D. Walker.
Visitation was held at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home Friday from 4:30-8 p.m. with a rosary at 6
p.m.
Visitation continued at Annunciation Catholic Church yesterday from 9 a.m. until time of the
funeral service, conducted at the church at 11 a.m. Father Lawrence Phelps officiated at the
service.
Interment will follow in Ponemah Cemetery.
Cecil Hugh Varnado
(Died Nov. 13, 2003)
BOGALUSA -- Cecil Hugh Varnado, 94, a resident of Holly Lake Ranch, Tx. and former
resaident of Bogalusa, died Thursday in Tyler, Tx. He was a retired electrician for Taxaco, a
former member of Superior Avenue Baptist Church in Bogalusa, attended Pine Acres Baptist
Church of Gilemer, Tx. and was a member of the IBEW union.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mammie "Nell" Varnado; a daughter, Bettye Amuny and
his parents, Caffey and Mary Varnado.
He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Frances and Ernest Williams of Holly Lake Ranch;
nine grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
Visitation will take place today from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Beaty Funeral Home in Hawkins. The
funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holly Treet Chapel with Bro. Bobby Holder, Bro.
Paul Meyers and Bro. Pat Shannon officiating.
Pallbearers will be Heath Williams, Gregory Williams, Shane Strickland, Mike Famigletti and Ben
Johnson.
Burial will be in the Holly Tree Cemetery.
Louise Graves Alford
(Died Nov. 14, 2003)
FRANKLINTON -- Louise Graves Alford, 67, a resident of Bogalusa, died at 11:45 p.m. Friday
at Riverside Medical Center in Franklinton. She was a retired beautician and a member of
Westside Emmanuel Baptist Church.
She is survived by one brother, Eld. Homer Graves of Pine; three nieces and their spouses, Marie
and Mitch Kilgore of Pine, Marietta and Randy Thomas of Pine and Ann and Ken Knight of
Franklinton; a nephew, Dale Graves of Pine and several great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Bertie Temples Graves, and a sister-in-law,
Ruthie Mae Graves.
Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home today from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. A graveside service
will be held at 3 p.m. at teh Harmony Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery with Eld. Ben Whatley
officiating.
Anna Mae Walker
(Died Nov. 13, 2003)
BOGALUSA -- Anna Mae Walker, 78, died early today at her residence in Bogalusa.
Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
Alex Peters
(Died Nov. 10, 2003)
BOGALUSA -- Funeral arrangements have been completed for Alex Peters, 74, a resident of
32372 Highway 21 North, Angie, who died Monday in the LSU Bogalusa Medical Center.
Visitation will be tomorrow from 3 to 6p.m. at Crain and Sons Funeral Home, followed by a
family hour from 6 to 7 p.m. The funeral service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. inFord Chapel Baptist
Church in Sandy Hook, with the Rev. Edward Mark Sr. officiating. Intermentwill be in the church
cemetery.
Born May 27, 1929, he was the son of the late Jessie and Julia Platter Peters of Angie. He united
with Center Missionary Baptist Church at an early age He remained a faithful member until his
death.
He leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife, Jeffie Dee Peters; 13 children, Julie Ann (Albert)
Peters, Alice Faye (Willie Ray) Peters, Ronald Peters, all of Angie, Kelly (Shelia) Peters, James
(Ann) Brown, Burnell (Undrella) Peters, all of Bogalusa, Donell Peters, Penny Sue (Corey)
Brown, Flora Jean (Thomas) Ezell, Demetra (Marie) Warren, Alex (Edna Mae) Peters, Johnny
(Sherry) Mikell, all of Columbia, MS, Rev. Charles Magee of Baton Rouge; two step-children,
Mary Dee Anderson of North Carolina, and Edward Tuggler Jr. of Angie; three brothers, A.B.
Galloway of Bogalusa, Marshall (Zella) Peters of Moss Point, James Ray (Betty Jean) Peters of
Tylertown; two sisters, Jessie Mae Magee of Angie and Ora Lee Peters of Hammond; one loving
sister-in-law, Betty Jean Peters of Tylertown; 38 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by five brothers, Ozell Peters, Willester Peters, Roscoe Peters, Ira
Peters and Walter Peters; two sisters, Alice Peters and Kathleen Mingo; three grandchildren,
Kizzie Shantel Peters, Curtis Steward Peters Jackson Jr. and Malcolm Anderson Jr.
James Franklin
(Died Nov. 7, 2003)
BOGALUSA - James Franklin, a resident of the Expose community, Columbia, MS, died Friday
in St. Tammany Parish Hospital at the age of 56.
He leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife, Gilda Smith Franklin of Bogalusa; two sons, James
(Betty) Smith of Bogalusa and Ralph (Casandra) Smith of Pascagoula; two daughters, Brenda
Franklin (Johnny) Pittman of Somerset, NJ and Donna Smith of Bogalusa; two sisters, Nervie
Franklin and Artherine Franklin, both of Columbia, MS; six brothers, Ollie (Sherel) Franklin of
Barstow, CA., Lonnie Franklin of Los Angeles, Clarence Franklin of Brevard, NC, Charles
(Anna) Franklin of Moss Point, MS., Hardy Franklin of Columbia, MS and Willie Franklin of El
Paso, TX; a great-uncle, Henry Thomas of Chicago; a great-aunt, Eloise Gladden of St. Louis,
MO; 10 grandchildren and a host of other family members and friends.
Visitation will be Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. followed by a family hour from 6 to 7 p.m. at
Cook-Richmond Funeral Home in Bogalusa. The funeral will be held Saturday at 12 noon in the
funeral home chapel with Elder Leslie Fields officiating. Interment will follow in St. John
Cemetery, Expose, MS.
Lizzie Mae Alexis Butler
(Died Nov. 10, 2003)
JEFFERSON n Lizzie Mae Alexis Butler, 62, a resident of 18th Avenue in Franklinton and a
native of Mt. Airy, died Monday in Ochsner Foundation Hospital in Jefferson. She was a retired
assistant principal of Washington Parish School Board.
She is survived by her husband, T. J. Butler Jr. of Franklinton; two sons, Sherman Jeffery Butler
of New Orleans and Chad Thyogest (Shawnte T.) Butler of Clinton, MS; one grandchild, Kamryn
Y. Butler; four sisters, Evelyn A. Metoyer of New Orleans, Brunette A. Burl, Odeal Alexis of Mt.
Airy, and Lorraine A. Wallace of Reserve; mother-in-law, Johnnye Butler of Franklinton;three
brothers-in-law, Dr. Johnny S. Butler of Austin, TX, Dr. Sam Taylor of Atlanta, GA, and Willie J.
Wallace of Reserve; two sisters-in-law, Charmaine Taylor Jonesbourgh, GA and Beverly Poole of
Nevato, CA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Visitation will be held tomorrow morning from 9 a.m. until time of the funeral service, to be held
at 11 a.m. at Winan United Methodist Church with Rev. Terrence August, pastor-officiating.
Interment will follow in Sweet Home Cemetery.
Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Franklinton is in charge of arrangements.
Otis Brown
(Died Nov. 7, 2003)
FRANKLINTON - Otis Brown, age 72, a resident of Franklinton, died Friday in Riverside
Medical Center. A native of Clifton and a member of the New Jerusalem Baptist Church, he was a
truck driver and a U.S. Army veteran.
He is survived by two sons, Johnny Brown of Callum, WA and Dan Brown of Franklinton; two
daughters, Betty Brown and Bessie Bickham, both of Franklinton; four brothers, Roy Brown of
New Orleans, Chris Burton of Franklinton, Arcie Burton of Detroit, MI and Joe Burton of
Morgan City; three sisters, Dorothy Magee of Franklinton, Ella Emerson of Detroit and Rozina
Blackburn of Covington; an aunt, Jerrie Burton of Franklinton; three step-children, Windell Pierce
of Franklinton, Patrick Tate and Delisha Barnes, both of Memphis, TN; his step-mother, Laura
Burton of Franklinton; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Trellis and Nurcelia Brown Burton; his wives, Mary
Topps Brown, Eddie Pearson Brown and Rosetta Tate Brown; a son, Ivory Brown; a daughter,
Joyce Henderson; five brothers, Abe, Willie, Leroy, Ester and Sam Houston; four sisters, Willie
M. Dillon, Ida Dillon, Pearlie Dawson and Lillie Girtley.
Visitation will be tomorrow from 12 to 7 p.m. at Washington Funeral Home, with the funeral
service Saturday at 1 p.m. in the New Jerusalem Baptist Church at Clifton. The Rev. Johnny
Causey will officiate, with interment in the St. James Cemetery at Clifton.
Terry Louis Miller Jr.
(Died Nov. 7, 2003)
COVINGTON n Terry Louis Miller Jr., 31, a resident of Covington, died Friday in Covington.
He is survived by his fiance', Thais Coping of Mandeville; a daughter, Megan Michelle Barber of
Metairie; a son, Jaden Jules Miller of Mandeville; his mother and step-father, Fanny E. and Robert
Daws of Covington; his step-father, Richard Tibbs of Covington; four sisters, Tammy Miller,
Angel Tibbs, both of Covington, Crystal Miller of Mississippi, and Farrah Daws of Covington;
five brothers, Paul Miller of Harahan, Shaun Miller of Mississippi, Jared Daws of Covington,
Robbie Daws of Metairie, and Tony Daws of Metairie; his maternal grandmother, Isabel Arroligia
of New Orleans; his maternal grandfather, Carlo Gavilanes of Metairie; and numerous nieces,
nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation will be held at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home Friday from noon until the funeral service,
to be conducted from the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m.
Interment will follow in the Crossroads United Pentecostal Church Cemetery in Crossroads, MS.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the family or Poole-Ritchie
Funeral Home for funeral expenses.
Lizzie Mae Alexis Butler
(Died Nov. 10, 2003)
JEFFERSON n Lizzie Mae Alexis Butler, 62, a resident of 18th Avenue in Franklinton and a
native of Mt. Airy, died Monday in Ochsner Foundation Hospital in Jefferson. She was a retired
assistant principal of Washington Parish School Board.
She is survived by her husband, T. J. Butler Jr. of Franklinton; two sons, Sherman Jeffery Butler
of New Orleans and Chad Thyogest (Shawnte T.) Butler of Clinton, MS; one grandchild, Kamryn
Y. Butler; four sisters, Evelyn A. Metoyer of New Orleans, Brunette A. Burl, Odeal Alexis of Mt.
Airy, and Lorraine A. Wallace of Reserve; three brothers-in-law, Dr. Johnny S. Butler of Austin,
TX, Dr. Sam Taylor of Atlanta, GA, and Willie J. Wallace of Reserve; two sisters-in-law,
Charmaine Taylor Jonesbourgh, GA and Beverly Poole of Nevato, CA; and a host of nieces,
nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Visitation will be held tomorrow morning from 9 a.m. until time of the funeral service, to be held
at 11 a.m. at Winan United Methodist Church with Rev. Terrence August, pastor-officiating.
Interment will follow in Sweet Home Cemetery.
Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Franklinton is in charge of arrangements.
Loyale Gary Thomas
(Died Nov. 9, 2003)
COVINGTON n Loyale Gary Thomas, 50, a resident of Thomas, died at 10:30 p.m. yesterday in
Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Covington. He was a member of Thomas First Baptist
Church.
Survivors include his mother, Juanita Hyde Thomas of Thomas; four brothers and sisters-in-law,
Van and Juanna Thomas, Carl and Judy Thomas, Kelvin and Debbie Thomas, all of Thomas, and
Keith and Terri Thomas of Bogalusa; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Kelly J. Thomas; and a brother, Charles Thomas.
Visitation will be held at Crain Funeral Home from 6-10 p.m. today and will continue after 9 a.m.
tomorrow until time of the funeral service, to be conducted from the funeral home chapel at 2
p.m. The Revs. Denny Brumfield and Jerry Cox will officiate at the service.
Burial will follow in the Thomas Cemetery.
Boyett Devoya Riley
(Died Nov. 8, 2003)
FRANKLINTON n Boyett Devoya Riley, 70, a resident of Mt. Hermon, died Saturday in Good
Samaritan Nursing Home in Franklinton. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War and a
retired employee of Dairyman Inc.
Survivors include his mother, Frances B. Riley of Mt. Hermon; a son, Boyett Riley of Covington;
two daughters, Frances Ann Waldon of Goodbee and Sue Robertson of Covington; six
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Riley; three brothers, Joe Green, Julius Riley, and
D.S. Riley; and a foster brother, John Henry "Jim" Brown.
Visitation will be held at Crain Funeral Home from 5-9 p.m. today and will continue after 9 a.m.
tomorrow until time of the funeral service, to be conducted from the funeral home chapel at 11
a.m. The Rev. Billy Galloway will officiate at the service.
Burial will be in the Mt. Hermon Cemetery.
Alex Peters
(Died Nov. 10, 2003)
BOGALUSA -- Alex Peters, age 74, a resident of Bogalusa, died today in LSU Bogalusa Medical
Center.
Crainand Sons Funeral Home, Bogalusa is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
Erlane Bankston Bateman
(Died September 8, 2003)
CLIFTON n Erlane Bankston Bateman, 83, a resident of Clifton, died at 12:35 a.m. Saturday in
her daughter's home. She was a member of Clifton Baptist Church and the widow of Winfred
Bateman.
Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Alma and Jimmy Magee and Sara B. Nelson,
all of Clifton; five grandchildren, Hilaria Broadwater, Jason Magee, Mitchell Magee, Harrison
Magee, and Della Whiddon; three great-grandchildren, Emma Grace Broadwater, Connor Magee,
and Justin Magee; two sisters, Marie Hyde of Amite and Kathron Keen of Hammond; and a
brother, George Bankston of Montpelier.
Also preceded in death was a son-in-law, Frank Nelson; her parents, Henry and Della Miller
Bankston; and a brother, Tom Bankston.
Visitation was held at Crain Funeral Home from 6-9 p.m. yesterday and will continue after 10
a.m. today until time of the funeral service, to be conducted from the funeral home chapel at 2
p.m. Chris Broadwater will officiate at the service.
Burial will follow in the Ellis Cemetery.
Moszetta Ratliff
(Died Nov. 3 2003)
NEW ORLEANS - Moszetta Ratliff, 82, a native of Columbia and a resident of New Orleans for
50 years, died Monday in her daughter's home on Melvin Place in New Orleans.
Known as "Mama Moe", while living in New Orleans she became a member of Wilson Chapel
A.M.E. Church where she served as an usher for many years. After moving to Franklinton, she
joined Water Valley Church of God In Christ.
She is survived by four daughters, Carrie Traylor of Vallejo, CA, Grace Reed of New Orleans,
Dorothy Perrilloux of Reserve, and Annette Ratliff of Columbia, MS; seven sons, Theo Ratliff and
Ronald Ratliff of Louisiana, Rodney Ratliff of Franklin-ton, Roy Ratliff of Baton Rouge, Ray
Ratliff of New Orleans, Roland Ratliff of Columbia, and Reginald Ratliff of Columbia; two
brothers, Lawrence Owens of Pervis, MS and Bennie Owens of Oakland, CA; five sisters, Anna
Bell Crockett of Oakland, Clara Wilson, Creola Lee of New Orleans, Alberta Smith and Olivia
Luter of Columbia; 34 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and
a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Visitation will be held tomorrow from 10 a.m. until time of service, which is scheduled for 11 a.m.
at Water Valley Church of God In Christ with Elder Howard E. Quillen, pastor, and Pastor Kevin
J. Boyd Sr., officiating.
Interment will follow in Hayes Chapel Cemetery.
Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Franklinton is in charge of arrangements.
James Franklin
(Died Nov. 7 2003)
BOGALUSA - James Franklin, age 57, a resident of Standish Place, Bogalusa, died Friday in St.
Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington.
Cook-Richmond Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
Aldon 'Tom' Crain
(Died Nov. 7 2003)
FRANKLINTON - Aldon "Tom" Crain, age 91, a resident of Pine, died Friday morning in
Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Covington. He was a retired truck driver.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby Lee Branch Crain of Pine; two sons, Charles Ray Crain of Crain's
Creek and Ronald Crain of Kennesaw, GA; two daughters, Helen Flynt of Franklinton and Evelyn
Breland of Bogalusa; a step-daughter, Joyce Farr of Walker; a sister, Dorothy Williams of Pine;
12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Walter Crain and Jimmy Crain; and a daughter, Pat Crain.
Visitation was held yesterday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Crain Funeral Home and continues today
after 9 a.m. until time for the funeral service at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel. Elder Richard Magee will
officiate, with interment following in the War Crain Cemetery.
Erlane Bankston Bateman
(Died Nov. 8, 2003)
FRANKLINTON -- Erlane Bankston Bateman, age 83, a resident of Clifton, died at 12:35 a.m.
yesterday at her daughter's residence. She was a member of Clifton Baptist Church and the widow
of Winfred Bateman.
She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Alma and Jimmy Magee and Sara B.
Nelson,all of Clifton; five grandchildren, Hilaria Broadwater, Jason Magee, Mitchell Magee,
Harrison Magee, and Della Whiddon; three great-grandchildren, Emma Grace Broadwater,
Connor Magee and Justin Magee; two sisters, MArie Hyde of Amite and Kathron Keen of
Hammond and a brother, George Bankston of Montpelier.
She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Frank Nelson.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Crain Funeral Home and after 10 a.m. tomorrow. The
funeral service will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the funeral home chapel with the Chris Broadwater
officiating. Burial will follow in the Ellis Cemetery
Lois Crain Stallings
(Died Nov. 5, 2003)
BOGALUSA -- Lois Crain Stallings, age 91, died yesterday morning at Lakeview Nursing Center
in Gulfport, MS, which has been her home for the last 18 months.
She was born in the State Line community of Washington Parish on May 22, 1912, moved to
Bogalusa as a child and was a 1930 graduate of Bogalusa High School. She was preceded in
death by her parents, Dolphus Arthur Crain and Olevia Tynes Crain; her brothers Ray Crain and
Jewel Crain; and her husband of 60 years, Judge Nile Stallings.
She is survived by six children, Nadine Walker of Long Beach, MS and her husband, John
Cannoy; Burma Edwards of Flippin, AR and her husband, Fred; Robert Stallings of Arlington, TX
and his wife, Carol; Shirley Ross of Long Beach, MS; Eileen Cain of Long Beach and Debbie
Farmer of Bogalusa and her husband Pete; grandchildren, Jay Walker of Baker, Kim Walker
(Roland) Purchner of Long Beach, Lisa Richardson (Tony) Morris of Bogalusa, Pamela
Richardson (Dennis) Travis of Bogalusa, Barry (Lori) Richardson of Port Allen, Kristie
Richardson Corkern of Bogalusa, Niki Richardson (Bill) Ryals of Tylertown, Suzanne Stallings
(Bill) Bibb of Dallas, TX, Jeff Hopkins of Arlington TX, Mark (Maria) Ross of Diamond Head,
MS, Duane (Tyrona) Ross of Long Beach, Marshall Glen "Chip" Holloway of Ridgecrest, CA,
Kevin (Catherine) Holloway of Los Angeles, Tonya Cain (Chris) Schevers of Brandon, MS,
Summer Green (Brad) Ellwood of Houston, TX Sunny Farmer (Stephen) Gray of Fort Bragg NC
and S Sgt. Justn Farmer of Offutt AFB, Nebraska.
Also surviving are 31 great-grandchildren,and one great-great-grandson named Dylan Matthew
Sones born May 8, 2003.
She was an active member and supporter of First Baptist Church of Bogalusa and an avid
gardener with an especially green thumb until her stroke of January, 2002.
Visitation will be at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home Saturday from 9:30 a.m. unt time for the funeral
service at 1:30 p.m in the chapel. Burial will be in the Tynes Cemetery at State Line.
Pallbearers will be Jay Walker, BarryRichardson, Mark Ross, Duane Ross and Bill Ryals.
Honorary pallnbearers will be Chip Holloway, Kevin Holloway, Jeff Hopkins, Chris Schevers and
Justn Hopkins.
The family rejoices with her at her union with Jesus Christ and her reunion with so many loved
ones. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to First Baptist Church in her memory.
Lois Crain Stallings
(Died Nov. 5, 2003)
BOGALUSA -- Lois Crain Stallings, age 91, died yesterday morning at Lakeview Nursing Center
in Gulfport, MS, which has been her home for the last 18 months.
She was born in the State Line community of Washington Parish on May 22, 1912, moved to
Bogalusa as a child and was a 1930 graduate of Bogalusa High School. She was preceded in
death by her parents, Dolphus Arthur Crain and Olevia Tynes Crain; her brothers Ray Crain and
Jewel Crain; and her husband of 60 years, Judge Nile Stallings.
She is survived by six children, Nadine Walker of Long Beach, MS and her husband, John
Cannoy; Burma Edwards of Flippin, AR and her husband, Fred; Robert Stallings of Arlington, TX
and his wife, Carol; Shirley Ross of Long Beach, MS; Eileen Cain of Long Beach and Debbie
Farmer of Bogalusa and her husband Pete; grandchildren, Jay Walker of Baker, Kim Walker
(Roland) Purchner of Long Beach, Lisa Richardson (Tony) Morris of Bogalusa, Pamela
Richardson (Dennis) Travis of Bogalusa, Barry (Lori) Richardson of Port Allen, Kristie
Richardson Corkern of Bogalusa, Niki Richardson (Bill) Ryals of Tylertown, Suzanne Stallings
(Bill) Bibb of Dallas, TX, Jeff Hopkins of Arlington TX, Mark (Maria) Ross of Diamond Head,
MS, Duane (Tyrona) Ross of Long Beach, Marshall Glen "Chip" Holloway of Ridgecrest, CA,
Kevin (Catherine) Holloway of Los Angeles, Tonya Cain (Chris) Schevers of Brandon, MS,
Summer Green (Brad) Ellwood of Houston, TX Sunny Farmer (Stephen) Gray of Fort Bragg NC
and S Sgt. Justn Farmer of Offutt AFB, Nebraska.
Also surviving are 31 great-grandchildren,and one great-great-grandson named Dylan Matthew
Sones born May 8, 2003.
She was an active member and supporter of First Baptist Church of Bogalusa and an avid
gardener with an especially green thumb until her stroke of January, 2002.
Visitation will be at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home Saturday from 9:30 a.m. unt time for the funeral
service at 1:30 p.m in the chapel. Burial will be in the Tynes Cemetery at State Line.
Pallbearers will be Jay Walker, BarryRichardson, Mark Ross, Duane Ross and Bill Ryals.
Honorary pallnbearers will be Chip Holloway, Kevin Holloway, Jeff Hopkins, Chris Schevers and
Justn Hopkins.
The family rejoices with her at her union with Jesus Christ and her reunion with so many loved
ones. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to First Baptist Church in her memory.
Terry Pearl James
(Died Nov. 1, 2003)
MT HERMON n Terry Pearl James, 76, a native of Magnolia, MS and a resident of Dutch James
Road in Mt. Hermon, died Saturday in her home.
She is survived by her husband, Superintendent Dutch James of Mt. Hermon; ten daughters,
Tenoia Douglas of Irving, TX, Alice Faye Powell and Pastor Ruth Watson of Slidell, Stella Mae
(Ernest) Johnson of Columbus, GA, Naomi James of New Orleans, Evangelist Josie (Rev.
Edward) Butler of Washington D. C., Evangelist Christine (Sidney) Johnson of Franklinton,
Evangelist Louise (Elder Bennie) Hart, Martha Lawson, and Loucean James of Mt. Hermon;
seven sons, Arthur Powell of Foley, MN, Melvin (Shirley) Powell, Dr. Ellis (Linda) Powell,
Terrence (Annie Ruth) Powell of Slidell, Elder Esco (Barbara) Powell of Amite, Willie Ray James
of Bogalusa, and Elder Bobby Ray James of Mt. Hermon; one sister, Alfia (Curtis T.) Grady of
Magnolia; sixty-three grandchildren; ninety-two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces,
nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Visitation will be held tomorrow from 2-5 p.m. at Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Franklinton.
A wake service will be held tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Sunlight Baptist Church in Mt. Hermon.
A funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Rev.
Johnny Causey, pastor. Officiating will be Superintendent L. C. Hill. Interment will follow in Mt.
Olive Cemetery.
Mack Smith
(Died Nov. 1, 2003)
BOGALUSA n Mack Smith, 88, a resident of Bogalusa, died Saturday in LSU Medical Center in
Bogalusa.
Survivors include a nephew, Boise Otis Neal Jr. of Philadelphia, PA; three nieces, Jean Hodges of
North Carolina, Betty Alexander, and Shirley Simmons, both of Philadelphia; and a host of
great-nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Preceding him in death was his mother, Margie Ann Smith; his father, Major Smith; a sister, Willie
Mae Neal; three uncles, Johnny Spikes, Archie and Teddy Hutchinson; and a brother-in-law,
Boise Otis Neal Sr.
Visitation will be held today at Crain and Sons Funeral Home in Bogalusa from 2-5 p.m.
A funeral service will be held tomorrow in the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m. The Rev. Sherman
Berry, pastor, officiating.
Interment will follow in the Bogalusa Cemetery.
Cheryl Sue Clark McLean
(Died Nov. 5, 2003)
FRANKLINTON n Cheryl Sue Clark McLean, 58, a resident of Franklinton, died at 6:48 p.m.
yesterday in Riverside Medical Center. She was the widow of Robert F. McLean Sr.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Holly and Randy Broome of Texas, and
Jennifer and William Riley of Franklinton; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert F. Jr. and Debra
McLean of Kentwood; and grandchildren, Russell Broome, Ryan McLean, Rachel McLean,
Debra Riley, Elizabeth Riley, Devin Riley, and William Riley III.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Barbara Clark.
Visitation will be held at Crain Funeral Home from 6-10 p.m. tomorrow and will continue after 10
a.m. Saturday until time of the funeral service, to be conducted from the funeral home chapel at 2
p.m.
Burial will follow in the Stoney Point Church Cemetery.
Dennis Knight
(Died Nov. 5, 2003)
KENNER n Dennis Knight, 65, a native of Franklinton and a resident of Kenner, died at 2 p.m.
yesterday in his home.
Crain Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete at this time.
Elder McDonald Crain
(Died Nov. 2, 2003)
BATON ROUGE n Elder McDonald Crain, 71, a native of Franklinton and a resident of St.
Katherine Street in Baton Rouge, died Sunday in his home. A graduate of Washington Parish
High School, he received his bachelor of arts degree in elementary education and his masters of
science degree in counseling from Southern University.
He was a former teacher of Valley Park Elementary and Mayfair Elementary Schools in East
Baton Rouge Parish. He retired as a counselor from the Louisiana State School for the Visually
Impaired, and was the former pastor of Mount Zion Church of Christ Holiness USA in Gilbert,
and pastor of Plainview Church of Christ Holiness USA in Baton Rouge. He assisted for many
years in the Press Box at Southern University during football games.
He is survived by his wife, Dellarine B. Crain; two sons, Byron and Gregory Crain of Baton
Rouge; two brothers, Brisco Crain and Rushell Crain of Franklinton; three sisters, Josephine Crain
of New Orleans, Mattie Sherard of Columbia, SC and Oradee Johnson of Franklinton; three
sisters-in-law, Essie Mills, Valdora "Sally" Snedecor, and Neva Crain; two brothers-in-law, Oscar
Mills and Joseph Snedecor; six grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; and numerous nieces
and nephews.
Visitation will be held tomorrow from 4-8 p.m. at Plainview Church of Christ Holiness USA,
located at 1111 North Foster Drive Baton Rouge.
A funeral service will be held Saturday at Star Hill Baptist Church, located at 1400 North Foster
Drive Baton Rouge at 11 a.m. with Bishop Vernon Kennebrew officiating. Interment to follow in
Southern Memorial Gardens.
Winnfield Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
A.D. 'Buddy' Alford
(Died Nov. 5, 2003)
FRANKLINTON n A.D. "Buddy" Alford, 80, a resident of Mt. Hermon, died at 10:45 a.m.
yesterday in Riverside Medical Center in Franklinton.
He was a retired clerk with the Louisiana Department of Highways and a member of the Mt.
Hermon Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Jerry Simpson Alford of Mt. Hermon; two sons and
daughters-in-law, Michael Morris Alford and wife Sharon of Tangipahoa, and Doix Alford and
wife Paula of Mt. Hermon; a daughter, Lorraine Mabus of Amite; three grandsons, James T.
Mabus III and John R. Mabus III, both of Amite, and Judge LeBaron Alford of Tangipahoa; two
granddaughters, Misty Marie Lewis of Hammond and Riki L. and spouse James Pena of
Magnolia; a sister and brother-in-law, Hassellteen "Tenny" and Clyde Tyson of Mableton, GA; a
brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Joseph H. and Leah Beth Simpson of Amite; another
sister-in-law, Faye Ellen Simpson of Mt. Hermon; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding them in death were his parents, Alonzo and Florence Morris Alford; two sisters,
Audelle Boyd and Odilee Miller; and a brother, Woodrow W. Alford.
Visitation will be held at Crain Funeral Home from 9-11 a.m. tomorrow, followed by a graveside
service at Mt. Hermon Cemetery with Dr. Joe Baugh officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers donations in his memory to The Stained-Glass Window Fund
at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church or charity of your choice.
Nezzie Graham Wheat
(Died Nov. 4, 2003)
BOGALUSA n Nezzie Graham Wheat, 86, a resident of Bogalusa, died yesterday in the LSU
Medical Center in Bogalusa. She was a member of Main Street Baptist Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Billie Sue Alford, Maxine Foreman, and Lisa Thigpen and
husband Anthony, all of Bogalusa; a son, Ken Wheat of Bogalusa; five brothers, Rudolph
Graham, Ray Graham, Robert Graham, Bill Graham, and Joseph T. Wheat; nine grandchildren;
and 10 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Pearlie "Bill" Wheat; her parents, J.T. Wheat and Annie
Bell Wallace Wheat and Leon Graham; and a brother, Mack L. Graham.
Visitation was held at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home yesterday from 5:30-9 p.m. and will continue
after 9 a.m. today until time of the funeral service, to be conducted from the funeral home chapel
at 2:30 p.m. The Revs. Tommy Morgan and Joseph T. Wheat will officiate at the service.
Interment will follow in Ponemah Cemetery.
Eugene Tate
(Died Nov. 4, 2003)
BOGALUSA n Eugene Tate, 83, a resident of Eddie Pittman Road in Angie, died yesterday in the
LSU Bogalusa Medical Center in Bogalusa.
Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Bogalusa is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete at
this time.
Wessie Mae Peters
(Died Nov. 3, 2003)
NEW ORLEANS n Wessie Mae Peters, 51, a resident of Angie, died Monday in Pendleton
Memorial Hospital in New Orleans.
She leaves to cherish her memories a loving daughter, Weschelle Rosette Peters of New Orleans;
her grandmother, Alma B. Williams of Angie; three sisters, Sandra Jefferson, Brenda Moses, and
Ida Fortenberry, all of New Orleans; a step-sister, Betty Howard of Arizona; three brothers,
Danny R. Peters of New Orleans, Donald Peters of Bogalusa, and Milous Peters of Houston, TX;
a host of nephews; a niece; and family and friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Otha Peters and Rosa Lee Pittman Peters.
Visitation will be held tomorrow at Cook-Richmond Funeral Home from 4-7 p.m. and will
continue Friday at Mary's Chapel United Methodist Church in Varnado from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
A funeral service will be conducted in the church at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Bruce L. Brown
officiating.
Interment will follow in the Robinson Cemetery.
Donald Kenny
(Died Nov. 2, 2003)
CHICAGO, IL n Donald Kenny, 52, a native and resident of Chicago, died Monday in Chicago.
Born July 7, 1951 in Chicago, he is survived by his mother, Betty Jean Kenny; and his father,
Alfred "Creek" Kenny, both former residents of Bogalusa who now reside in Chicago. Three
siblings also survive him.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Deranne Kenny.
A memorial service will be held tomorrow at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Chicago, IL.
Nazya Jaliyah Hopper
(Died Oct. 28, 2003)
COVINGTON n Nazya Jaliyah Hopper, infant daughter of Natalie Hopper and William
McGowan of Bogalusa, died Tuesday in Lakeview Regional Medical Center.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Shirley Hopper, Eugene Levi,
Sylvia Henry, all of Bogalusa, and William Owens of Milwaukee, WI; aunts, Shawantay
McGowan, Chequietta Henry, Irene Henry, all of Bogalusa, Masha Hopper, and Kelley Hopper,
both of Oakland, CA; and uncles, Michael Levi, Allen Henry III, and Meltric Hopper, all of
Bogalusa.
Visitation will be held tomorrow at Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Bogalusa from 9 a.m. until
time of the funeral service, to be conducted in the parlor of the funeral home at noon.
Interment will follow in Moses Cemetery in Angie.
Carl E. Holliday
(Died Nov. 2, 2003)
COVINGTON n Carl E. Holliday, 82, a resident of Rest Haven Living Center in Bogalusa, died
Sunday in Lakeview Regional Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Marie Holliday; and his sister, Verna M.
Holliday.
A memorial service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, located at 135 Rio Grande in Bogalusa,
at 4:30 p.m. today. The Rev. Robert Belknap will officiate at the service. Family and friends are
invited to attend. Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Annie Bell 'Tut' Sartin
(Died Oct. 30, 2003)
MCCOMB n Annie Bell "Tut" Sartin, 74, a resident of Bogalusa for 55 years, died Oct. 30 in the
Louisiana Heart Center in McComb.
She is survived by two sons, Joseph (Gloria) Sartin of Washington, D.C., and Robert Earl Sartin
of Bogalusa; six daughters, Carolyn Jackson Sartin, Mechelle (Joey) Robinson, all of Bogalusa,
Shirley (Boyd) West, Shelia Sartin, all of Chicago, IL, Glendora Buffington of Killen, TX, and
Janice Marie Cooley of Sandy Hook, MS; two grandchildren she raised, Gerard Kendrick Jackson
and Roderick Sartin; a brother, Samuel Lampton; an uncle, Anthony Ludd; special nieces, Barbara
Dexter Brock and Dorothy Sartin; special friends, Marie Brock and Pansie Tyson; 24
grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; seven sisters-in-law; six brothers-in-law; and a host of
nieces, nephews and relatives.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Jacob Sartin Jr.; a daughter, Lillie Jean Nichols;
her parents, Levi and Carie Lampton; two sisters, Mary Bell Lampton and Josephine Elizabeth
Foxworth; and two brothers, J.D. Lampton and Lucious Lampton.
Visitation will be held today at Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Bogalusa from 2-5 p.m. A family
hour will be held today at New Triumph Baptist Church from 6-7 p.m.
A funeral service will be held tomorrow at 1 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Rev. Tom
Bailey, pastor, with the Rev. E.L. Powell officiating.
Interment will follow in the Bogalusa Cemetery.
Carl E. Holliday
(Died Nov. 2, 2003)
COVINGTON n Carl E. Holliday, 82, a resident of Rest Haven Living Center in Bogalusa, died
Sunday in Lakeview Regional Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Marie Holliday; and his sister, Verna M.
Holliday.
A memorial service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, located at 135 Rio Grande in Bogalusa,
at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow. The Rev. Robert Belknap will officiate at the service. Family and friends
are invited to attend.
Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete at this time.
August William Elfer
(Died Nov. 3, 2003)
COVINGTON n August William Elfer, 88, a resident of Bush, died yesterday in St. Tammany
Parish Hospital in Covington. He was a member of Hebron Baptist Church and a World War II
veteran of the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Richardson Elfer of Bush; a sister, Louise Duet of Thibodaux;
and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents, August E. and Amanda Elfer.
Visitation will be held tomorrow at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home from 8:30 a.m. until time of the
funeral service, to be conducted from the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Dr. Steve Echols will
officiate at the service.
Interment will follow in the Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery.
Jerry Donald Warren
(Died Nov. 2, 2003)
FRANKLINTON n Jerry Donald Warren, 66, a life-long resident of Franklinton, died early
Sunday morning in Riverside Medical Center. He was a member of First Baptist Church of
Franklinton for over 43 years and was an active deacon, former chairman of the deacons, and
served on numerous committees.
He was an active member of Merry Hearts, serving in the past as trip coordinator and bus driver.
He also served many years as chaperone and bus driver for youth group mission trips and was the
Boy Scout Troop 104 Scout Master for many years.
He was also a member of the Franklinton Fire Department for over 30 years and served as chief
for 11 of those years. He was a very active volunteer for the formation of Bowling Green School
and served as a past president of the Bowling Green School Boosters Club.
Well known for his funnel cake booth at the Washington parish Fair, he was an avid hunter who
enjoyed traveling extensively and restoring antique clocks and furniture. He worked for Southern
Natural Gas in Franklinton for 36 years and retired in 1993.
Survivors include his loving wife of 46 years, Betty Jean Crain Warren of Franklinton; two sons
and daughters-in-law, Jerry Donald Jr. "Donnie" and Janna Colwell Warren of Grapevine, TX;
and William Darren and Lori Ann Wear Warren of Delta, CO; a daughter and son-in-law, Jena
Darleen Warren and James Patrick Murray of Stockbridge, GA; seven grandchildren, Kristen Kay
Warren and Jeremy Bryan Warren of Grapevine, TX; Kyle Wayne Warren and Nicole Brianne
Warren of Delta, CO, Michael Taylor Murray, Sarah Nicole Murray, and Morgan Elizabeth
Murray, all of Stockbridge, GA; a sister, Mary Nell Warren Bateman of Franklinton; three aunts,
Marie Kliesch of Orange, TX, Dorothy Breland of Tylertown, MS, and Betty Wren Jerrigan of
Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Edgar and Doris Breland Warren.
Visitation will be held at Crain Funeral Home from 5-9 p.m. tomorrow and Thursday at the
funeral home from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
A funeral service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Dr. Jerry Barlow,
Rev. Pete Williams, and Dr. Jim Bain officiating.
Burial will follow in the Smith Cemetery in Sheridan.
Janice Faye Temples
(Died Nov. 1, 2003)
FRANKLINTON - Janice Faye Temples, age 45, a native of the Pine community and a long-time
resident of Hammond Development Center (formerly Hammond State School) died at 5 p.m.
Saturday at North Oaks Hospital in Hammond.
She is survived by her father and step-mother, Johnny and Betty Temples of Pine; two brothers
and sisters-in-law, Johnny Ray and Patsy Temples, Kenneth Ray and Joanne Temples, all of Pine;
two step-brothers, Keith Graves of Pine and Jeff Graves of Covington; four nephews, six
great-nieces and two great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Azzie Lee Dykes Temples and a step-brother, Huey
Wayne Dykes.
Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home from 2 to 11 p.m. today, continuing after 8 a.m.
tomorrow. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow in the chapel, officiated by Elder
Doyle Ball and Elder Ben Whatley. Burial will follow in the Old Gerald Cemetery at Pine.

Asa L. Pierce
(Died Oct. 30, 2003)
BOGALUSA n Asa L. Pierce, 73, died Thursday at LSU Medical Center in Bogalusa. He was a
member of Union Avenue Baptist Church, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a member of the
Magic City Post No. 24, American Legion; Varnado Lodge No. 461, F&AM and Center Lodge
No. 244, F & AM
He is survived by three daughters, Karen A. Pierce of Pearl River, Rhonda Gayle Pierce Smith of
Bogalusa and Robin Pierce Miley of Bogalusa; a sister, Ernestine Gunnell of Bogalusa; a brother,
Robert Pierce of Bogalusa; five grandchildren, Daysha Pierce of Destrehan, Darrian Pierce of
Bogalusa, Jonathan Miley of Bogalusa, Brandon Miley of Pine, and Clayton Pierce of Bogalusa;
three great-grandchildren, Haleigh Smith of Destrehan, Katlyn Miley of Bogalusa, and Selena
Miley of Pine.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Ellon Pierce.
Visitation will continue at the Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home today from 10 a.m. until the funeral
service begins at 2 p.m. Dr. Thomas Steele will officiate. Burial will follow in Ponemah Cemetery
with a graveside service by Magic City Post 24, American Legion.
Terry James
(Died Nov. 1, 2003)
MT. HERMON - Terry James, age 76, died Saturday at her home on Dutch James Road in Mt.
Hermon.
Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Franklinton is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
Mary Stogner
(Died Oct. 30, 2003)
BOGALUSA -- Mary Stogner, 60, died yesterday in the LSU Medical Center in Bogalusa.
Brown-McGehee Funeral Home is in charge of arrangement, which are incomplete at this time.
Annie Brown-Sam
(Died Oct. 26, 2003)
CHICAGO, IL -- Annie Brown-Sam, 64, a native of the Live Oak community in Angie and a
resident of Chicago, IL, died Oct. 26. While living in Live Oak, she attended Live Oak Church,
Live Oak School, and Wesley High School, where she was a "star" basketball player.
She leaves to cherish her memory three daughters, Deborah (Carlton) Sam, Cindy (Alonzo) Sam,
and Daphne Sam, all of Chicago; two grandchildren, Carlton Scott Binion II, and Sydni-Anne
Chandler Pearson; father and stepmother, Robert and Mamie Brown of Amite; four brothers,
Robert D. (Mary) Brown Sr. of Terrell, TX, Ronald, Donald, and Tommy L. Brown, all of Amite;
three sisters, Ora D. Williams of Angie, Eloise Brown Marshall of Chicago, IL, and Elaine Brown
of New Orleans; a special sister, Edna E. (Robert) Bickham; eight sisters-in-law; seven
brothers-in-law; and many special nieces, nephews, and friends.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Sidney Sam Jr.; her mother, Chinieca Foster; her
stepfather, Frank Foster; and her grandmother, Lillie Ross of Varnado.The funeral service will be
held tomorrow at Wesley United Methodist Church in Chicago. Johnson-Miller Funeral Chapel,
P.C., located at 4000 St. Charles Road in Bellwood, IL is in charge of arranements.
Veda L. Carter
(Died Oct. 28, 2003)
FRANKLINTON -- Veda L. Carter, 92, a longtime resident of Franklinton and a resident of
Plano, TX, died Tuesday night in Plano.
She was preceded in death by Lester B. Ritchie, Odus Smith, and T.O. "Buster" Carter, and was a
member of First Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Ron Ritchie of Plano; 12 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews;
and two sisters, Ouida Welch of Franklinton and Thelma Blanchard of River Ridge. She was also
preceded in death by five brothers, Otis, Artis, Delma, Leamon, and Dorman Lambert.
Visitation was held yesterday at Crain Funeral Home from 6-9 p.m. and will continue today from
9 a.m. until time of the funeral service, to be conducted from the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m.
The Rev. Jim Bain and Ben Morgan will officiate at the service.Burial will follow in the Ellis
Cemetery.
Johnny Wesley Brumfield
(Died Oct. 24, 2003)
FRANKLINTON -- Johnny Wesley Brumfield Sr., 74, a native of Wilmer and a resident of LA
Hwy. 440 in Kentwood, died October 24, 2003 in Riverside Medical Center. He was a member of
the Silver Creek Jubilee for many, many years.
Survivors include his wife, Lillie Brumfield of Kentwood; two sons, Johnny Wesley (Ernestine)
Brumfield Jr. and Melton Jerome Brumfield of Kentwood; two sisters, Emma Jean (Howard)
Rome and Cora (James) Williams of Baton Rouge; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;
two god daughters, Rexquille Dyson and Jacquetta Huff; and a host of nieces, nephews, other
relatives, and friends.    
Visitation will be today from 3 to 8 p.m. at Crain and Sons Funeral Home in Franklinton.
A funeral service will held tomorrow at Union Chapel A. M. E. Church, located at 23012 Silver
Creek Road in Kentwood, Rev. Fred Stalworth, pastor. The Rev. Francis Williams will officiate at
the funeral service.
Interment will follow in the Union Chapel Cemetery.