Obits Washington Parish New Era Leader Taken January 2001 Submitted by Bonnie M. Dier Prepared by Betty McMillan ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ TIPS FOR SEARCHING RECORDS ON THE INTERNET Netscape & MS Explorer users: If searching for a particular surname, locality, or date while going through the records in the archives or anywhere...try these few steps:=20 1. Go to the top of the report you are searching. 2. click on EDIT at the top of your screen. 3. Next click on FIND in the edit menu. 4. When the square pops up, enter what you are looking for in the FIND WHAT _______ blank. 5. Click on DIRECTION-DOWN button 6. And at last, click on FIND NEXT and continue to click FIND NEXT until you reach the end of the report. Following these steps should highlight the item that you indicated in FIND WHAT every place it appears in the report. You must continue to click on FIND NEXT until you reach the end of the report to see all of the locations where it appears. ALMA O. GRAVES, Hays Creek, La (The Era-Leader January 3, 2001) Alma O. Graves, 93, a native of the Hays Creek community died at 1 a.m. Monday at Good Samaritan Nursing Home. She was a missionary for the Southern Baptist Convention and was a professor at the Seinan GaKuin University in Japan for 41 years. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation was held at Crain Funeral Home from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday and after 9a.m. Wednesday. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home Chapel with Rev. John Gilbert and Rev. Fredrick Brumfield officiating. Burial followed in the Hays Creek Church Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service were Roby Graves, Glen Graves, Jerry Graves, Lester Bankston, Malcom James, and Gary Brumfield. DOROTHY MAE SPEARS COOPER, Franklinton, La. (The Era-Leader January 3, 2001) Dorothy Mae Spears Cooper, 69, a resident of Franklinton died at 8:30 p.m. Friday at Riverside Medical Center. She was a member of the First Pentecostal Church of Franklinton and the widow Of Claude Cooper. She is survived by five daughters Mrs. Jay (Peggy) Cooper of Bush, Sue Copper and Cleve Slaven of Franklinton, Mrs. Rickey (Virginia) Penton of Pine, Mrs. Charles (Kathy) McGinnis of Denham Springs, and Mrs.Kerry (Donna) Loyd of Covington; one son and his spouse, Cecil and Bernice Cooper of Walker; twenty-five grandchildren and fifteen=20 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by three sons, Claude Cooper, Jr., Claude Allen (CA) Cooper and Gilbert Cooper. Visitation was held at Crain Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Saturday and after 10 a.m. Sunday. Burial followed in the Nobles Cemetery at Pine. Pallbearers for the service were Micky Guidry, Sherman Smith, Charles Davis, will Halford, Sam Brock, and Jimmy Brock. HERD JULIUS MILLER, Franklinton, La. (The Era-Leader January 3, 2001) Herd Julius Miller, beloved husband, father, and community leader in Franklinton passed away on December 24, 2000, at his residence after a courageous battle with paralysis and can- cer, He was born on June 5, 1925 in Springfield, La. to Bosa and Grace Smith Miller. He was a resident of Franklinton for the past 53 years. Mr. Miller graduated from LSU in 1947 where he was a member of the L Club having lettered in football and basketball. he was also a member of the ODK and the Block and Bridal Club. He moved to Franklinton in 1947 as assistant County Agent and in 1950 established the Washington Parish Tractor Company. Later in 1959 he was named a Ford Automobile dealer and formed Miller Ford Company. He was past president of the La, Holstien Association, La. Animal Breeders Co-op, The Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce. He served on the Board of Directors of the First National Bank and Trust Co. in Franklinton and served for many years as chairman of the Rodeo Committee for the Washington Parish Fair Association. He served on a committee that was instrumental in establishing a milk manufacturing plant in the Franklinton area. He was a charter member of the Franklinton Country Club and the long Range Skeet Club. He was a member of the Franklinton First Baptist Church and the Ben Morgan Sunday School class and Franklinton Masonic Lodge #101. He is Survived by his wife Pam Autin Miller of Franklinton; a son Dale Miller of Baton Rouge five daughters Kathy Miller Bourgeois of Thibodaux, Joan Miller Landry of Denham Springs, Pamela Miller of Richmond, Va., Cheryl Miller Gossen of Kingwood,Tx., and Laura Miller Dupre of San Antonio, Tx; eight grandchildren: John Miller, Anne Miller, Jean-Paul Bourgeois, Rebecca and Matthew Landry, Desi Andrew, and Neal Gossen; Two Sisters Melna Willie of Livingston and Bertha Lee Ryan of Pascagoula, Ms.; Three Brothers, Morris Miller, Jimmie Miller and Valmom Miller all of Livingston. Besides his parents he was also preceded in death by a grand- son David Dale Miller, Jr.; Three brothers Webb, Lansing, and Charles and a sister Doris Miller. Visitation was held after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Franklinton First Baptist Church with a funeral service following at 1 p.m. at the church with Rev. Karl Tingle officiating. A eulogy was given by Kenneth Bailey on Behave of his father Dr. Janies G. Bailey. Burial following in the Ellis Cemetery. Crain Funeral Home in Franklinton is in Charge. of arrangements,,, Active Pallbearers were Dale Miller, John Miller, Jean-Paul Bourgeois, Matthew Landry, Andrew Gossen, and Chris Dupre. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. James Bailey, Dr. Libeau Berthelot, J.C.Autin, Al George, George Troha, Clayton James, R,W. Richardson, Harvey Bienvenu, Delos Johnson, Jimmie Miller, Truett Jones, Julius Shanks, LLoyd Bourgeois, Roy Landry, Allen Gossen, Ben Morgan, and Ronnie Schilling. In Lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to one of the following; CRPF (Christopher Reeves Paralysis Foundation) 500 Morris Ave. Springfield, N.J. 07081; The American Cancer Society % Mrs. Tom Lewis 39397 Hwy 440 Franklinton, La.; Hospice of St. Tammany 1202 Tyler St. Covington, La.70433. or First Baptist , 903 Cleveland St. Franklinton, La. 70438 WILLIAM EARL BLALOCK, Franklinton, La. (The Era-Leader January 3 2001) William Earl Blalock, 41, a resident of Franklinton died at12:26 a.m. Sunday at Riverside Medical Center. He was owner\operator of Tylertown Fleamarket and Pawn Shop and a member of the Faith Tabernacle. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Spears Blalock of Franklinton; one son, Timothy Earl Blalock of Franklinton; three daughters, Jennifer Barber, Tonya Blalock, and Julie Blalock all of Franklinton; three grand- Children, Drake Barber, Davina Barber, and Timothy Alex Blalock; his mother, Gladys Irene Blalock of Bogalusa; and two sisters, Nell Thomas and Betty Jo Blalock. He was preceded in death by his father Bill Blalock. Visitation was held at the Faith Tabernacle Church after 3 p.m. Monday until time for the funeral service at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church with Rev. Jerry Cox, Rev, Terry McCain and Rev. Jeff Dykes officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers for the service were Eddie Hughes, David Brooks, Mark Spears, Mike Johnson, James Brooks and Roger Magee. DELTA MAE JONES WOODS, Enon, La. (The Era-Leader, January 10, 2001) Delta Mae Jones Woods, 86, a resident of the Enon Community died Thursday at her residence. She was the widow of Cyril L. Woods and a member of Enon Baptist Church. She was a retire teacher having taught 33 years at Enon and Isabel schools. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law: Beryl Jo and Flavius Sharp, Charlotte and troy Ginn and Chris and Jennifer Ginn; and great-grandsons, Eric and Karlton Ginn and Zackary Ginn. She was preceded in death by her parents Burrwll R. and Adeline loyd Jones; three brothers James, Lanese and Revis Jones; five sisters Doretha Talley, Ardenia Williams, Bevie Pierce, Nor Jones and Annie Neal. Visitation was held at Crain Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the church with Rev. Greg Carroll officiating. Burial followed in the Knight of Memorial Garden in Enon. In lieu of flowers family prefers donations to Enon Baptist Church Renovation Funds. =20 HARRY "PATRICK" HART, Franklinton, La. (The Era-Leader, January 10, 2001) Harry "Patrick" Hart, 34, died Monday, January 1, 2001 as a result of a car accident. He is survived by his mother, Jeanette Hart of Franklinton; his father, Harry Hart of Franklinton; one sister, Kimberly Nicole Hart Royal of New Orleans; two brothers, Garvin O=E2=80=99Neal Hart Of New Orleans and Dwan Jamal Hart of New Orleans; one sister-in-law, Tanya Hart of New Orleans; one brother-in-law, Michael Royal of New Orleans; and a host of nieces and nephews,other relatives and friends. Visitation was held Friday, January 6 at Crain and Sons Funeral Home in Franklinton from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral services were held Saturday, Janusry 6, at 11 a.m. at Lighthouse Pentecostal Church with Rev. Jimmy Robin- son Officiating. Burial following in the Hart Family Cemetery. RICHARD E. "DICK" MAGEE, SR., Franklinton, La. (The Era-Leader, January 10, 2001) Richard E. "Dick" Magee, Sr., 84, of Anderson, TX died at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, December 26, 2000 at St.=20 Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan, TX. He was born in Brookhaven, Mississippi on November 9, 1916 the son of John LaFayette and Edith Stella (Jenkins) Magee. He was retired from Wyatt C. Hedrick Co. where he was an Executive Vice-President. He served with the U.S. Navy during WWII as a Lieutenant (ig), member of the American Legion Post in Anders, Sons of Confederant Veterans, MENSA International Society for Philosophic Enquiry. He was prededed in death by his parents; sisters, Marqu- rite Magee, Katheleen Gorenflow, and one brother Thomas Edward Magee. He is survived by his wife, Zelda Magee of Anderson; four sons and daughter- in laws Richard E., Jr., and Judy Magee of Las Cruces, NM, John William and Debra Magee of Stoneham, TX. Chester Magee of Houston, TX. and Charles Edward and Lori Magee of Las Vegas,NV. ; and one daughter, Mary Helen "Susie" Townsend of Austin, TX; two brothers and sisters-in-law John L. and Priscilla Magee of California, and Fred and Mavis Magee of=20 Cacoosa, OK; two sisters and brothers-in law, Inez and George Reid of Point Blank, TX and Jonnie and Chester Clark of Brookhaven, Miss; eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren along with nieces and nephews. Visitation was held from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. Wednesday, January 3 at Nobles Funeral Chapel. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 4, 2001 at Nobles Funeral Chapel in Novasota, TX with Rev. Dr. Fred Deay and Mr. Richard Magee, Jr. officiating. Burial followed in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Ander- son, TX. Pallbearers for the service were David Pasket of Ander- son, TX, Richard Scott Townsend of Houston, TX, Richard Dean Magee of St. Mary=E2=80=99s, GA., Marc Aaron Magee of Stoneham,TX,Jason Allen Magee of Porter, TX and Jon Michael Magee of Stoneham, TX. CHARLES HENRY JAMES, Folsom, La. (The Era-Leader, January 10, 2001) Charles Henry James, 46, died Thursday, December 28, 2000 at his residence in Folsom. He is survived by his wife, Joann James of Folsom; his mother, Luella James of Folsom; two daughters; Doneshia James and Shaquana James both of Folsom; one son, Ken- drick LeCharles James of Folsom; five sisters, Rose Emma, Lee os Folsom, Allean Henton of Covington, Elsie James, Rosemary James and Shirley James all of Mississippi; Five brothers, Billy Ray James, L.J.James, Wallace James all of New Orleans, Arthur James Of Abita, and Billy Don James of Folsom; four grandchildren, Shabreon James, Javontae James, and Shakerion James; four uncles, M.L. Lenoir, E.L. Lenoir, Charlene Lenoir, and Mary and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Visitation was held Thursday, January 4, at Crain and sons Funeral Home in Franklinton from 2 p, m. until 5 p.m. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 4, at 7 a.m. at Greater Payne A.M.E. Church with Rev. Nathaniel Cyprian officiating. Burial followed in Folsom Community Cemetery. BRENDA HORTON, Mt. Hermon, La. (The Era-Leader, January 10, 2001) Brenda Horton, 61, died at Riverside Medical Center, Friday, December 29, 2000. She was a native of Mt. Hermon. She is Survived by her husband, Raymond Horton of Fayetteville, North Carolina; her mother, Mosilean Watson of Franklinton; one daughter, Bernadine Watson of Frank- linton; two sons, Byron Watson of Marrero and Charles Watson of Covington, eight grandchildren, Michael Watson, Bryon Watson, Braxton Clement, Jeremy Watson, Brandon, Clement, Dentorika Hart, Chance Watson, and Steven. Visitation was held at Crain and Sons Funeral Home Thursday, January 4, 2001 from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral services were held Friday, January 5 at 11 a.m. at Faith Bible Church in Covington with Rev, Alfred Young, Jr, Pastor officiating. MARILYN HANDY, Franklinton, La. (The Era-Leader, January 10,2001) Marilyn Handy, 40, died Saturday, December 30, 2000 as a result of a car accident. She is survived by one son. Travis Handy of Franklinton; six sisters, Rose Handy of Los Angeles, California, Verlean Bickham, Azzie Dykes, Mary Handy, Shirley Ratliff, and Doris Handy all of Franklinton; five brothers, James Handy, Glenn Handy, Charles Handy all of Franklinton, I.V. Handy and Elijah Handy both of New Orleans. Visitation was held at Crain and Sons Funeral Home in Franklinton Friday, January 5, 2001 from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a family hours from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 6, at 2 p.m. at Water Valley Church of Christ with Bishop Howard Quillen officiating. Burial followed in Hayes Chapel Cemetery in Franklinton. BIENVILLE THOMAS, Franklinton, La. (The Era-Leader, January 10, 2001) Bienville Thoms, 78, of Franklinton died on Sunday, January 7, 2001. He was the beloved father of Cheri T. Smith of Mandeville; brother of Bobby and Wilda Thomas of Kentwood, and John and Alma Thomas of Ocean springs, MS; grandfather of Alyssa Nicole Smith of Man- deville; and step-father of Chan Fitzmoriss of Franklinton. He was a native and long life resident of Franklinton, a veteran of World War II and a member of the V.F.W. He was a retired Merchant Marine Engineer. At his request, he was cremated and his ashes scattered sea. There will be no funeral or memorial service. JOHN EDWARD BICKHAM SR.,Clifton, La. (The Era-Leader, January 10, 2001) John Edward Bickham Sr., a native of Clifton, La, died Sunday, December 31 a Riverside Medical Center in Franklinton. He was 63 years old and a resident of 15th Avenue in Franklinton. He is survived by nine sons, John Edward Bickham Jr., Paul E. Binkham and the Rev. Jimmy Bickham of Kent- wood; Michael Bickham, Jerry D. Bickham, Bryant O. Bickham and Corey Bickham, all of Franklinton; David A. Bickham of Slidell and John S. Martin of Angie. Also survived by five daughters, Sarah A. Bickham of Kentwood; Stacey A Bickham of Lacombe; Melinda L Martin of Angie; Yashica M Martin and LaQuisha L Martin of Franklinton; eight sisters, Betty Bickman of Chicago, Lucille Thomas of Kileen, TX, Nicey Davis and Linda=20 Harvey of Franklinton, Mary Magee of Folsom, Annie Jean Wise of Slidell, Effie Jones and Audrey Lacking of New Orleans; one brother, Ollie Bickham of Franklinton and a companion, Velma Martin of Franklinton and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Crain and sons Funeral Home held visitation Sunday, January 7 from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. with funeral services on Monday, January 8, 2001 at 1 p.m. The Reverend Jimmy Bickham officiated. Interment was in Lear=E2=80=99s Hill Church of God in Christ Cemetery. JESSE "JS" DILLON, Franklinton, La. (The Era-Leader, January 17, 2001) Jessie "JS" Dillon, 74, died Saturday January 6, 2001 at his residence, He was a native of Hackley. He is survived by one son, Demetri Brown of Franklinton; six sisters, Macola Wilson of Franklinton, Jessie Mae Dillon, Evelyn John, and Rosie Lee Grant all of New Orleans, Odeal Warner of Chicago, Illinois and Elise Starworth of Los=20 Angeles, California; Three brothers Louis Dillon and Alton Dillon both of New Orleans and Elbert Dillon of Chicago, Illinois and a host of Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation was held Friday, January 12 at Crain and Sons Funeral Home in Franklinton from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. with a family hour from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. Funeral Services were held Saturday, January 13 at 1 p.m. at Hayes United Methodist Church with Terrence August=20 officiating. Burial followed in Hayes Chapel Cemetery. JASON "J.L." STEVENS, Wakefield, La. (The Era-Leader, January 17, 2001) Jason "JL" Stevens, 51, a resident of Wakefield, Louisiana, formally Of Franklinton died at 9 p.m. Wednesday at our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge. He was a disabled U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Vietnam. He is survived by his mother, Alma Sumrall Stevens of Wakefield, La.; two brothers, Richard Stevens of Sicily=20 Island, La. and Wade Stevens of Wakefield, La; one sister, Murlie Stevens of Franklinton; and also numerous nieces and Nephews. Visitation was held at Crain Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Thursday and after 9 p.m. Friday. Funeral services were held in the chapel at 2 p.m. Friday With Eld. Willie J. Passman officiating. Burial Followed in Nobles Cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael Stevens, Shannon Stevens,=20 Ronnie Nielson, Levi Sumrall, Jewel Sumrall, and Roland Parson. CHARLES WESLEY TYNES, Franklinton, La. (The Era-Leader, January 17, 2001) Charles Wesley Tynes, 69, a resident of Frnklinton died at 11:45 p.m. Monday at Bogalusa Community Medical Center. He was a retired state employee from the Department of Transportation and veteran ote United States Army. He was a member of Lawrence Creek Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Lois Warren Tynes of Franklinton; three daughters and sons-in-laws, Liz and Greg=20 Freeman of Franklinton, Lorie and Henry Vernon and Susie Tynes all of Bogalusa; two sons and daughters-in-law, Sammy and Angel Tynes and Charles and Stacey Tynes all of Franklinton; six grandchildren, Heather Singley, Jonathan Tynes Blake Freeman Clint Vernon Dillon Tynes and Travis Tynes; one sister, Elvie Stonger of Angie; Two brothers, Ovidee Tynes of Chichasaw, Al. and Louis M. Tynes of Jackson, MS; mother-in-law Elvie Warren of Franklinton. =20 He was preceded in death by his parents Oliver and Alma Tynes; two brothers, John Percy Tynes and Doyle Tynes; two sisters, Bertha Knight and Louvester McMillan and a granddaughter Shelly A. Vernon and also a son who died at birth. Visitation was held at Crain Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in=20 the funeral home chapel with Eld. Don Jacobs, Eld. Ottis Barber, and Rev. Jesse Charpentier. Burial followed in the Warren Samily Cemetery at Pine. Pallbearers for the service were H.L. Sumrall, Gary War- ren, Lamar Warren, Wendall Stogner, Tommy Tynes, and Mike Applegate. ERNESTINE COOPER GILL, Franklinton, La. (The Era-Leader, January 17, 2001) Earnest Cooper Gill, 91, died at 5:15 a.m. Monday at her residence, She was a member of the Grace Missionary Baptist=20 church. She is survived by seven daughters, Beatrice Jenkins, Iren Corkern, Inez Passman, Ruby Graves, and Patricia Busby all of Franklinton. Vivian Smith of Mt. Hermon and Mildred Leathers of Tylertown; one son, Walter Cooper of Kentwood and two sisters, Bonnie Magee and Earline=20 Miller both of Franklinton. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, and=20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Cooper and Rob Gill and four sons, Claude Cooper, A.J. Cooper, Michael Cooper and Bruce Cooper. Visitation was held at Crain Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Monday and after 9 a.m. on Tuesday. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the fu- neral home chapel with Eld. J.W. Graves and Eld. Clyde Cooper officiating. Burial followed in Nobles Cemetery at Pine Pallbearers for the services were Bruce Cooper, Charles Ray Dedson, Wayne Passman, Leonard Smith, Hayes Bick- man, Mark Crain, A.J. Cooper Billy Rawls and Alton Coop- er. CONNIE R. REEVES, WILMER, La. (The Era-Leader, January 24, 2001) A soldier of the Lord and World war II Veteran with 16 months as a P.O.W., Connie R Reeves, died at his home on January 12, 2001 at 6:50 a.m. at the age of 83 after a battle with cancer. He was a member of Wilmer Baptist Church. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Connie and James Jenkins of Denham Springs; two grandchildren and spouses, Lynn and Eddie Gurtner, and Kieth and Kim Jenkins both of Denham Springs; four great-grandsons, Joey, Seth, Jamie and Jacob all of Denham Springs; his mother-in- law, Myrtle Lambert of Denham Springs; and two sisters, Cecilla McDaniels Of Franklinton and Edith Templet of=20 Baton Rouge. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Mildred Reeves. Visitation was held at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Saturday and from 9 a.m. until a:30 p.m. on Sunday. Religious services were held at Wilmer Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Sunday conducted by Bro. Richard Mage, Bro. Joe=20 Lott, Bro. Lerand Hunt and Bro. Sammy Hickman. Burial followed in Wilmer Cemetery in Wilmer, La. Honorary pallbearers for service were VFW Post #11026 and the Council on Aging. In lieu of flowers please make your donations to Hospice at North Oaks Medical Center at St. Jude Hospital. The Family also wishes to express our deepest thanks to Aunt Susie Reeves, Joan and Larry Hebert for being there=20 every step of the way. ROY VACEL TARVER, Walthall County. MS. (The Era-Leader, January 24, 2001) Roy Vacel Tarver, 58, was born in Tylertown of Walthall County on August 15, 1942. He passed away on January 18, 2001 at his residence in Franklinton. He was the son of Willie Lavell "Bill" Tarver and Wilma Earlene Rowell Tarver residence of McComb for over 20=20 years. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Roslyn D. Tarver; eleven children and their spouses and grandchildren, Rose and Johnny Travis and three children Jasmine, Crystal and=20 Johnny Travis, Jr., Roy and Paula Tarver and two children Stevie and Tyler Tarver, Edward and Windy Tarver and four children David Murphy, Stephanie, Ron and Savanah Tarver; his special single daughter Lisa Lee Tarver, Lori and Jeffery Travis and two children Kalib abd Michelle Travis, Amber and Shannon Polkey and two children Mel- odie and Clayton Polkey, Paul and Candy Tarver and three children, Jy, Jason and Jade Sanders, John and Missy Tarver. Cricket Traver, Matthew Tarver, Heather Tarver; a sister and brother-in-law Carrie Mae and Jerry Brown amd their children Rusha,Tina and Jerome Brown;His sister-in-law Joe Anne Tarver Bright; Nieces and Nephews James and Carrie Tarver, Kathy Tarver, Vance and Tina Tarver. Shannon and Adrian Tarver and Selina and Andy Greer;=20 also numerous great nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter Melody Anne Tarver and a brother Vance Lavell Tarver. Visitation was held at Crain Funeral Home from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Cremation Followed. NELLA JEAN LEBO, Franklinton, La. (The Era-Leader, January 24, 2001) Nella Jean Lebo, 72, a resident of Franklinton died at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lakeview Regional Medical=20 Center in Covington. She is survived by her husband, J.W. Lebo of Franklinton; two daughters, Patricia Ann Landry of Antioch, CA. and Frances Shows of FL.; one son, Jackie Shows of Birming- ham, AL and three grandchildren. Visitation was held at Crain Funeral Home after 9 a.m. Friday with a funeral service held in the chapel at 2 p.m. with Rev. Pete Williams Officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Pisgah Church Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service were Clifford Bahm, Tiger Folks, Richard Holmes, Kenneth Barber, Roy Magee, and Marvin Givens. CECIL ARD, Hilltop Community, La. (The Era-Leader, January 24, 2001) Cecil Ard a resident of the Hilltop Community died at=20 4 p.m. Friday at his residence. He was a member and deacon of Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church, he was a member of the Pine Masonic Lodge #264 and of the Eastern Star. He was a retired dairy Farmer. He is survived by his wife, Evie Seals Ard of Hilltop Community; two sons and daughter-in-law, Richard and Linda Ard and Charles Ray and Mary Jean Ard all of Hill- top Community; one daughter and son-in-law; Patricia and Lloyd Seals of Angie; nine brothers, T.W. Ard of Hilltop Community, Hollis Ard, Alton Ard, and Aldon Ard all of Tylertown, Claude Ard of Jackson, MS. M.C. Ard, Shirley Ard, Kenneth Ard all of Foxworth and Donald Ard of=20 Thomas; four sisters, Elizabeth Ard and Virgie Ard both of Tylertown, Carolyn Price of Salem. MS and Mavon=20 Hicks of Waynesboro, MS.; ten grandchildren, Bruce Ard, Timothy Ard, Shelton Ard, Cody Ard, Phillip Jarrell, Ritchie Jarrell, Hunter Seals, Stefanie Rogers, Stacey=20 Thomas, Shane Ard and Thirteen great-grandchildren. Visitation was held at the Crain Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Friday with a Masonic Service at 7 p.m. also after 9 a.m. Saturday until 1:30 p.m. and continued after 12 p.m. at Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church. Funeral service were held at the church at 2 p.m. with Eld. Duane Ball and Eld. Mason Miley officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers for the service were Dustin Rogers, Scottie Rogers, Zander Thomas, Troy Forbes, Lavon Forbes, =20 Rickey Forbes, Donald Wheat, Ritchie Jarrell, Greg Ard, and Bruce Ard.