Obits, The Bogalusa Daily News, Washington Parish, March 2001
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Bradley B. Crosby
(Died March 1, 2001)
03/02/01

Bradley B. Crosby(Died March 1, 2001)BOGALUSA - Bradley B. Crosby, 30, a
Washington Parish native and resident of Bogalusa, died yesterday in
Bogalusa. Brown-McGehee Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements which are
incomplete.

Jefferson David Horton
(Died February 24, 2001)
03/02/01

Jefferson David Horton(Died February 24, 2001)FRANKLINTON - Jefferson David
Horton, 68, a resident of Patterson Road in Franklinton died Saturday in
Riverside Medical Center. He also went by the nickname "Sonny Boy
Williams."He is survived by his wife, Ada Horton of Franklinton; two step-
sons, Garion (Aloma) James and Waltress (Michelle) James; two step-
daughters, Treana (Esco) Burton and Rene (Anthony) Simmons; a brother,
James Lewis; ten step-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, R. L. Davis, all of
New Orleans; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and
friends.Visitation will be Sunday at Crain and Sons Funeral Home of
Franklinton from 2-7 p.m. with a wake service at 7 p.m.The funeral service
will be conducted at Outreach Full Gospel Baptist Church on Monday at 1
p.m. with Rev. Wesley Jones officiating.Interment will follow at Patterson
Family Cemetery.

Joseph Daniel Provost, III
(Died February 28, 2001)
03/02/01


Joseph Daniel Provost, III(Died February 28, 2001)PINE - Joseph Daniel
Provost, III, 29, a resident of Pine died yesterday in his home.He is
survived by his mother and father, Joe and Linda Provost, Jr. of Bogalusa;
his fianc‚, Carla Thomas of Pine; two daughters, Arianna Hardy of Bogalusa
and McKayla Provost of Pine; a son, Dustin Provost of Pine; a sister and
brother-in-law, Kerry and J. David Collins; a brother and sister-in-law,
Anthony and Denise Provost; two nephews, Spenser Collins and Austin
Collins; three nieces, Kelsey Provost, Natalie Collins and Kassidy Provost
all of Bogalusa; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceding him in
death were his grandparents, Joe and Dixie Provost, Sr. and Edith P. and
Shelton Knight, Sr.; a sister, Samantha Gayle Provost; and several aunts
and uncles.Visitation will be tomorrow at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home from
2-10 p.m. and continue Saturday at 8 a.m. until time of service at 2 p.m.
Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Pallbearers include Tim
Knight, Titus Desoto, Chris Fontenot, Mike, Sonopoli, Paul Jacobs and
George Vonderbruegge III. Honorary pallbearers include Darryl Smith,
Bernard Smith, Dewayne Provost, Steven Galloway and Doug Knight.

Alton "Bernard" Jenkins Sr.
(Died March 1, 2001)
03/02/01

Alton "Bernard" Jenkins Sr.(Died March 1, 2001)BATON ROUGE - Alton
"Bernard" Jenkins Sr., 56, a resident of Baton Rouge and native of
Washington Parish died yesterday in Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical
Center. He is a retired operator with Southern Natural Gas Co., with 32
years of service and a beloved and special spirit to all who knew him.He is
survived by his wife, Clyta D. Jenkins; two sons and a daughter-in-law,
Alton B. Jenkins Jr. and Donna of Alberta, AL and Robert Wayne Jenkins of
Franklinton; a sister and brother-in-law, Donna Jean Hunt and Jerry Hunt of
Franklinton; a brother and sister-in-law, Donald Paul Jenkins and Linda of
Little Rock, AR; his mother, Ida Mae Jenkins; and two grandchildren, James
and Amanda.Preceding him in death were two infant brothers; and his father,
Lee Shelton Jenkins.Visitation will be at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East,
11000 Florida Blvd., from 5-9 p.m. today and after 8 a.m. tomorrow. The
funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m.
tomorrow morning with the Rev. Leon Hickman officiating. Interment will
follow in Resthaven Gardens of Memory.

Curtis Williams
(Died March 1, 2001)
03/02/01

Curtis Williams(Died March 1, 2001)FOLSOM - Curtis Williams, 57, a resident
of Folsom died yesterday at Riverside Medical Center.Crain and Sons Funeral
Home of Franklinton are in charge of arrangements which are incomplete at
this time.

Jackie Lynn Spikes
(Died February 26, 2001)
03/02/01

Jackie Lynn Spikes(Died February 26, 2001)ANGIE - Jackie Lynn Spikes, 23, a
resident of Harvey Jefferson Road in Angie died Monday in Bogalusa.He is
survived by his mother, Zadie Mae Spikes of Angie; his father, Jackie
Hillary of Las Vegas, NV and James Dillon of New Orleans; a special friend,
Denise Sowell and an unborn child of Bogalusa; a sister, Cynthia (Richard)
Lee of Angie; three brothers, Darren (Stephanie) Lee of Bogalusa, Derrick
(Chrisha) Lee of Angie and Kenneth (Arynell) Spikes of Bogalusa; a
grandmother, Rosetta Hillary of Las Vegas, NV; six special nieces, LeKeshia
Lee, NaSheka Lee, Darriona Lee, Darilyn Lee, Derrial Lee, and Kenyatta
Spikes; two special nephews, Sewaun Spikes and Kentrell Spikes; seven
aunts, Emma (Oscar) Rogers of Grand Bay, AL, Patricia Ann (Douglas) Jones
of Angie, Sharon Hillary, Amanda Faye Hillary both of Las Vegas, NV, Sylvia
Ann Owens of Bogalusa, Annie Lee of Bogalusa and Arletha Bonner of Angie;
seven uncles, Jessie (LaNeicey) Lee of Shreveport, Gary (Raye) Lee Sr. of
Sandy Hook, MS, Troy (Zola) Lee, Michael Hillary, Morris Hillary, Gabel
(Linda) Hillary all of Las Vegas, NV, and Tommy (Vanessa) Tyson of
Bogalusa; a great uncle, Gabel Spikes of Livingston, LA; and two great
aunts, Mildred S. Peters of Angie and Beulah Carter of Bogalusa.Preceding
him in death was his grandmother, Della Lee; an uncle, Larry Lee; and two
grandfathers, Gabriel Hillard and Freddie Tyson.Visitation will be Sunday
at Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Bogalusa from 2-5 p.m. with a wake
service from 6-7 p.m. at Ford Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Sandy
Hook, MS.Dismissal will be Monday at 11 a.m. with a funeral service to be
conducted at Ford Missionary Baptist Church at 7 p.m. The Rev. Edward Mark
will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Ford Chapel Cemetery in
Sandy Hook.

Lydia Deborah Brown
Died February 27, 2001
03/05/01

Lydia Deborah Brown(Died February 27, 2001)BATON ROUGE - Lydia Deborah
Brown, 51, a resident of Baton Rouge, died Feb. 27 at Our Lady of the Lake
Regional Medical Center.Brown was employed with the East Baton Rouge Parish
School system as a science teacher at Scotlandville Magnet High School.She
is survived by her mother, Juanita Travillion Brown, of Bogalusa; two
brothers, Lemuel N. Brown III (Yulonda) and Thomas H. Brown (Sherry) of
Lafayette; one sister, Marilyn E. Brown of Baton Rouge; two aunts, Edna T.
Breaux of Baton Rrouge and Grace H. Travillion of Pascagoula, MS.; one
niece, Tamatha G. Brown of Baton Rouge; five nephews, Patrick F. Brown of
Houston, TX., Etric P. Smith (Leslie) of Barstow, CA., Marcus L. Brown
(Yvette) of Lafayette, Vaughn T. Brown and Courtney C. Brown of Atlanta,
GA; and a host of other relatives, friends and co-workers.She was preceded
in death by her father, Lemuel N. Brown II.Hall's Mortuary of Port Allen,
LA is in charge of arrangements.

Bradley Benton Crosby
Died March 2, 2001
03/05/01

Bradley Benton Crosby(Died March 2, 2001)BOGALUSA - Bradley Benton Crosby,
30, a resident of Franklinton died March 2 in Bogalusa. Crosby is survived
by his parents Gary and Ann Crosby of Franklinton; one daughter, Lacie
Elizabeth Crosby of Franklinton; one brother, Chad Wayne Crosby of Tyler,
TX.; one sister, Shawna Michelle Crosby of Destin, FL.; a grandmother,
Myrtis Crosby of Bogalusa; and numerous nieces and nephews.Visitation will
be in the chapel of Brown-McGehee Funeral Home today from 2:30 p.m.-10 p.m.
and continues Monday from 8 a.m. until time for the service at 10 a.m. in
the chapel at Brown-McGehee. Burial will be in Ponemah Cemetery. Brother
Milton Howard will conduct the service.

Mary Eunice Moss
Died March 2, 2001
03/05/01

Mary Eunice Moss(Died March 2, 2001)CITRONELLE, AL - Mary Eunice Moss, 92,
a native of Isabel and resident of Citronelle, Al., died March 2 at
Citronelle Convalescent Center. Moss was a homemaker and attended First
Baptist Church - Citronelle, where she taught the Honest Seekers Sunday
school class. She was involved with the Citronelle Woman's Club and the
Citronelle Garden Club.She is survived by her husband, Harry Moss of
Citronelle, AL.; two brothers, Shanler "Vera" Magee of Isabel and Lloyd V.
"Roberta" Magee of Pearl, MS.; and a sister, Velma Robbins of Baton
Rouge.She was preceded in death by her first husband Norris C. Reviere; her
brother H. Doyle Magee; and her parents, Henry Elton and Bertha Talley
Magee. Visitation is today from 2-4 p.m. and tomorrow from noon to 2 p.m.A
funeral service will be held at Citronelle First Baptist Church today at 4
p.m. and another service will be held tomorrow at Isabel Baptist Church at
2 p.m.The Rev. Jeff Vanlandingham and the Rev. Ed Jenkins will officiate
the services. Burial will follow in the Isabel Cemetery in Isabel.

Joseph Daniel Provost, III
Died February 28, 2001
03/05/01

Joseph Daniel Provost, III(Died February 28, 2001)PINE - Joseph Daniel
Provost, III, 29, of Pine died Wednesday at his home.He is survived by his
mother and father, Joe and Linda Provost, Jr. of Bogalusa; his fianc‚,
Carla Thomas of Pine; two daughters, Arianna Hardy of Bogalusa and McKayla
Provost of Pine; a son, Dustin Provost of Pine; a sister and brother-in-
law, Kerry and J. David Collins; a brother and sister-in-law, Anthony and
Denise Provost; two nephews, Spenser Collins and Austin Collins; three
nieces, Kelsey Provost, Natalie Collins and Kassidy Provost all of
Bogalusa; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceding him in death
were his grandparents, Joe and Dixie Provost, Sr. and Edith P. and Shelton
Knight, Sr.; a sister, Samantha Gayle Provost; and several aunts and
uncles.Visitation was Friday at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home from 2-10 p.m.
and continued Saturday at 8 a.m. until time of service at 2 p.m.Interment
followed in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tim Knight, Titus Desoto,
Chris Fontenot, Mike, Sonopoli, Paul Jacobs and George Vonderbruegge III.
Honorary pallbearers include Darryl Smith, Bernard Smith, Dewayne Provost,
Steven Galloway and Doug Knight.

Jackie Lynn Spikes
Died February 26, 2001
03/05/01

Joseph Daniel Provost, III(Died February 28, 2001)PINE - Joseph Daniel
Provost, III, 29, of Pine died Wednesday at his home.He is survived by his
mother and father, Joe and Linda Provost, Jr. of Bogalusa; his fianc‚,
Carla Thomas of Pine; two daughters, Arianna Hardy of Bogalusa and McKayla
Provost of Pine; a son, Dustin Provost of Pine; a sister and brother-in-
law, Kerry and J. David Collins; a brother and sister-in-law, Anthony and
Denise Provost; two nephews, Spenser Collins and Austin Collins; three
nieces, Kelsey Provost, Natalie Collins and Kassidy Provost all of
Bogalusa; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceding him in death
were his grandparents, Joe and Dixie Provost, Sr. and Edith P. and Shelton
Knight, Sr.; a sister, Samantha Gayle Provost; and several aunts and
uncles.Visitation was Friday at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home from 2-10 p.m.
and continued Saturday at 8 a.m. until time of service at 2 p.m.Interment
followed in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tim Knight, Titus Desoto,
Chris Fontenot, Mike, Sonopoli, Paul Jacobs and George Vonderbruegge III.
Honorary pallbearers include Darryl Smith, Bernard Smith, Dewayne Provost,
Steven Galloway and Doug Knight.

John Ray Rester
Died March 3, 2001
03/06/01

John Ray Rester(Died March 3, 2001)BOGALUSA - John Ray Rester, 75, a
resident of Bogalusa died Saturday in his home.He is survived by his
sister, Margie Rhodes of Bogalusa.Visitation will be at Poole-Ritchie
Funeral Home today at 2 p.m.A grave side service will be held at Ponemah
Cemetery today at 3 p.m. The Rev. Kenny Rester will be officiating.
Interment will follow in Ponemah Cemetery.

Billy Ray Rogers
Died March 3, 2001
03/06/01

Billy Ray Rogers(Died March 3, 2001)BOGALUSA - Billy Ray Rogers, 60, a
resident of Bogalusa died Saturday in his homeHe is survived by three sons,
Billy Joe Rogers and wife Tyrie, Richard Allen Rogers and Michael
Christopher Rogers; his mother, Letha Rogers; two brothers, Jimmy Ray
Rogers and Green Ray Rogers; two sisters, Jeanette Henley and Doris Graves
all of Bogalusa; grandchildren, Ashleigh Rogers, Michael Rogers, Jason
Fornea, Terry Fornea and Carl "Man" Fornea; nieces, Lynett Pounds and Reba
Huspeth; and nephews, Rodney Henley and Donnie Rogers.He was preceded in
death by his father, Prentice C. Rogers.Visitation will be held today from
noon-10 p.m. at Brown-McGehee Funeral Home.
Dorothy Bullock
Died March 5, 2001
03/07/01

Dorothy Bullock(Died March 5, 2001)FRANKLINTON - Dorothy Bullock, 89, a
resident of LA HWY 438 in Franklinton died yesterday in Riverside Medical
Center.Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Franklinton is in charge of
arrangements which are incomplete at this time.

Curtis Lee Williams
Died March 1, 2001
03/07/01

Curtis Lee Williams(Died March 1, 2001)FOLSOM - Curtis Lee Williams, 57, a
resident of Cyprian Road in Folsom died Thursday in Riverside Medical
Center.He is survived by two daughters, Glenda (Jeffery) Ducre and Brenda
Williams of Lacomb, LA; a step-daughter, Shirley (Charles) Bickham of New
Orleans; a step-son, Tommie Brazil of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Dorothy
Robinson of New Orleans and Clementine Carter of Benton Harbor, MI; four
brothers, Ernest Williams of Covington, Ivy Ray Williams of Hammond, Isaac
Williams of Baton Rouge and Charles Williams of FL; six step-grandchildren;
a special friend, (Mama) Lucy Cyprian; and a host of extended sisters,
brothers, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.Visitation will be
tomorrow at Holmeville Missionary Baptist Church in Folsom from 5:30 p.m.
until time of wake service to be conducted at 7 p.m.Funeral service will be
held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Herbert Brown and Rev.
Ervin Garrett officiating.

Ronald Ray 'Bud'Blair
Died March 4, 2001
03/08/01

Ronald Ray 'Bud' Blair(Died March 4, 2001)FRANKLINTON - Ronald Ray "Bud"
Blair, 75, a resident of Stateline died Sunday in Clear Lake Texas after a
lengthy illness. He moved to Stateline in 1978 after retiring from a 35
year career with Gulf Oil Corp. He served as an officer in the US Navy
during WWII and was a graduate of Penn State University. He was a former
employee of Franklinton Country Club.He is survived by three sons, Christon
Russell Blair of Houston, TX, Ronald Bruce Blair and Jerry Thomas Blair,
both of Flower Mound, TX; and seven grandchildren, Christon Michael Blair,
David Russell Blair, Robin Kathleen Blair, Laura Anne Blair, Jesse Leigh
Blair, Jacqueline Blair and Justin Thomas Blair.Preceding him in death was
his wife, Marie LaRosa Blair; his parents, Arthur Bruce and Anna Doutt
Blair; six sisters; and two brothers.A memorial service will be Saturday at
Crain Funeral Home at 2 p.m. with Rev. Lochte Tynes and Dr. Marlin E.
Gibson officiating.

Lillie Jean Sartin Nichols
Died March 6, 2001
03/08/01

Lillie Jean Sartin Nichols(Died March 6, 2001)BOGALUSA - Lillie Jean Sartin
Nichols , 53, a resident of East 3rd Street in Boglausa died yesterday in
the LSU Washington-St. Tammany Regional Medical Center. Crain and Sons
Funeral Home of Bogalusa is in charge of arrangements which are incomplete
at this time.

Lena Johnson Slaven
Died March 6, 2001
03/08/01

Lena Johnson Slaven(Died March 6, 2001)MT. HERMON - Lena Johnson Slaven,
98, a resident of Mt. Hermon died yesterday at her granddaughter's resident
in Natchitoches.Crain Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements which are
incomplete at this time.

Ruby Mae Adams
Died March 9, 2001
03/12/01

Ruby Mae Adams(Died March 9, 2001)BOGALUSA - Ruby Mae Adams, 86, died at
her Bogalusa residence on Friday.She was survived by a son, George Adams of
Bogalusa; two daughters, Velma Sprehe of Bogalusa and Audrey Rinkee of
Newport Richey, FL; eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.She was
preceded indeath by her husband, Edmond H. 'Peck' Adams and a son, John
Adams.Visitation was held yesterday from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Poole-
Ritchie Funeral Home in Bogalusa. The funeral service will be held in the
funeral home chapel today at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Galen Dubay presiding.
Interment will follow in the Adams Cemetery.

Susan T. Boyles
Died March 10, 2001
03/12/01

Susan T. Boyles(Died March 10, 2001)BOGALUSA - Susan T. Boyles, 75 and a
resident of Bogalusa, died yesterday in the Northwestern Medical Center in
St. Albans, VT. Brown McGehee Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
which are incomplete at this time.

Florian 'Nick' Dubuisson Jr.
Died March 8, 2001
03/12/01

Florian 'Nick' Dubuisson Jr.(Died March 8, 2001)BOGALUSA - Florian 'Nick'
Dubuisson Jr., 71, died at his Bogalusa residence on Thursday.He is
survived by two daughters, Josie Williams and Theresa Dillon, both of
Slidell; two sons, Paul Steve Dubuisson of Slidell and Mark Thomas of Bay
St. Louis, MS; a sister, Aline Gasson of Luling, and a special friend,
Carol Dubuisson of Bogalusa.He was preceded in death by his parents,
Florian and Josie Dubuisson and a son Florian Dubuisson III.Visitation will
be at the Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home chapel today from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
with a memorial service at 3 p.m.

Joseph Walter Landrum Jr.
Died March 9, 2001
03/12/01

Joseph Walter Landrum Jr.(Died March 9, 2001)BOGALUSA - Joseph Walter
Landrum Jr., 74 and a native of Bogalusa, died at his residence in
Terrytown, LA, on Friday. He was a veteran of WWII.He was survived by a
son, Ricky Wayne Landrum of Bogalusa, a daughter, Patti Landrum Goldman of
Terrytown, LA; six brothers, all of Bogalusa, On'Neal Landrum, Clovice
Landrum, Prentice Landrum, Delkue Landrum, Quitman Landrum, and Houston
Landrum; two sisters, Lena Mae Foster of Washington State, and Elda Mae
Landrum of Baton Rouge; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a
step-son.Visitation will be in the chapel of Brown McGehee Funeral Home
Monday from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. and will continue Tuesday from 8 a.m.
until time for services in the chapel at 11:30 a.m.Burial will follow in
the Ponemah Cemetery with military rites.

Wilber Sorrell
Died February 25, 2001
03/12/01

Wilber Sorrell(Died February 25, 2001)SANDY HOOK, MS - Wilber Sorrell, 83,
died at his residence on February 25. Sorrell was retired from the Bogalusa
paper mill. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War. He was born May 27,
1917, in Walthall County, the son of the late Jim and Lovie Thomas
Sorrell.He is survived by his wife, Margie Sorrell of Sandy Hook; a
daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Everett Jones of Sandy Hook; two sisters,
Ollie Kennedy of Bogalusa and Macel Kennedy of Sandy Hook; two
grandchildren, Cindy Jones of Hattiesburg and Steve Jones and wife, Lisa,
of Tylertown; a great-granddaughter, Morgan Victoria Jones; a host of
nieces and nephews.Preceding him in death was a brother, Luther Sorrell;
and a sister, Minnie Sorrell.The funeral service were Feb. 27, 2001, at
Carson Springs Baptist Church with Bro. Carl Dickens officiating.
Pallbearers were Steve Jones, Wayne Sorrell, Reed Kennedy, Tommy Sorrell,
Clyde Herring and James Sorrell.Burial was in Carson Springs Cemetery with
Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Daisy O. Williams
Died March 10, 2001
03/12/01

Daisy O. Williams(Died March 10, 2001)BOGALUSA - Daisy O. Williams of
Bogalusa died in the Bogalusa Medical Center yesterday.She is survived by a
son, David 'Luke' Williams of Bogalusa; two daughters, Shelia Ann Williams
King of Vancouver, WA, and Paula Williams Bell of Bogalusa; seven
grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Daniel E. Williams; a daughter Dannis Williams; and a brother,
Jack Dunaway.Visitation will be today from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the
Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home in Bogalusa. Visitation will continue at Lee's
Creek Baptist Church on Monday at 10 a.m. until time for the funeral
service at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Lonnie Thompson presiding.Interment will
follow in the Lee's Creek Cemetery.

Theresa Katina Brister
Died March 10, 2001
03/13/01

Theresa Katina Brister(Died March 10, 2001)BOGALUSA- Theresa Katina
Brister, 44, a resident of Highland Park in Bogalusa died Saturday in
Lakeview Regional Medical Center.Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Bogalusa is
in charge of arrangements which are incomplete at this time.

Eugene "Preacher" Crain
Died March 10, 2001
03/13/01

Eugene "Preacher" Crain(Died March 10, 2001)PINE - Eugene "Preacher" Crain,
72, a resident of the Pine community died Saturday in the VA Medical Center
in Biloxi, MS. He was a retired machine operator at Crown-Zellerbach and
owner/operator, along with his wife, of Midway Grocery in Sheridan for many
years. He was also a farmer and gardener. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the
Korean War.He is survived by his wife, Beckie Temples Crain of Pine; two
sisters, Lucille McNeese of Pine and Marcelle Temples of Bogalusa; five
nephews, Larry Gerald, Wayne Crain, Douglas Temples, Randy Temples and
Sammy Crain; eight nieces, Mertie Von Branch, Renae Black, Pat Dubois,
Betty Kemp, Dianne Temples, Tammy Hodge, Donna Hodge, and Ravonda Borras;
numerous great-nephews and nieces; and a great-great niece, Allie
Terrell.Preceding him in death were his parents, Jep D. and Ludie Seals
Crain; and three brothers, Douglas, John Wes and Albert "Sabe"
Crain.Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home today form 5-10 p.m. and
continue after 9 a.m. tomorrow until the time of service, to be conducted
at the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. Eld. Doyle Ball, Eld. James Broome,
and Eld. Clyde Cooper will be officiating.Interment will follow in the
Central Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

Levada Burns Krolick
Died March 12, 2001
03/13/01

Levada Burns Krolick(Died March 12, 2001)BUSH - Levada Burns Krolick, 81, a
resident of Bush died yesterday in her residence. She was a native of
Bassett, AR and lifelong resident of LA. She lived in Bush for the past 34
years. She was a member of First United Pentecostal Church in Bogalusa.She
is survived by a son, Leroy Moore of Daphne, AL; three daughters, Diana
Talley of Bogalusa, Debra Burns of Bush and Dawn Cambre of Bush; two
brothers, John Burns of Franklinton and Larry Burns of Waggaman; four
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends.Preceding her in death was her husband, Frank
John Krolick; and a sister, Florence Mester.Visitation will be at First
United Pentecostal Church today from 5-9 p.m. and will continue after 9
a.m. tomorrow at the church until time of service at 11 a.m. Rev. Jonathan
Suber and Rev. Troy Talley will be officiating.Interment will follow at
Ponemah Cemetery.Brown-McGehee funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Nezzie Lee Thompson Manning
Died March 13, 2001
03/13/01

Nezzie Lee Thompson Manning(Died March 13, 2001)MT. HERMON - Nezzie Lee
Thompson Manning, 58, a resident of Bill Simmons Road in Mt. Hermon died
this morning in her home.Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Franklinton is in
charge of arrangements which are incomplete at this time.

Susan T. Boyles
Died March 10, 2001
03/13/01

Susan T. Boyles(Died March 10, 2001)FRANKLIN, VT - Susan T. Boyles, 75, a
resident of Franklin, VT died Saturday in the Northwestern Medical Center
in St. Albana. She was born in Franklinton, LA, April 9, 1925, the daughter
of the late Samuel and pearly (Jenkins) Taylor. She was a widow of William
Boyles who died September of 1999. Mrs. Boyles moved from Bogalusa after
the death of her husband and made her home with her son and daughter-in-
law, Ben and Robin Boyles in Franklin. She was a member of the Order of
Eastern Star in Bogalusa.She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Ben
and Robin Boyles of VT; as brother, William Taylor of WI; two
granddaughters, Wendy Marie Blatman and Teletha Suzanne Dunnam; two great-
granddaughters, Brooke and Becky Blatman; and a great-grandson, Stanley
Dean Dunnam.Visitation will be today from 5-10 p.m. at Brown-McGehee
Funeral Home and continue tomorrow at 8 a.m. until time of service to be
conducted in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m.Interment will follow in
Cutrer Cemetery.

Samuel Brumfield
Died March 12, 2001
03/13/01

Samuel Brumfield(Died March 12, 2001)FRANKLINTON - Samuel Brumfield, infant
son of Frederick and Tanna McCarty Brumfield of Franklinton died last night
in Northshore Regional Medical Center in Slidell.He is survived by a
brother, Joel Brumfield of Franklinton; and his grandparents, Bobby and
Delores McCarty of Hattisburg and Denman and Imogene Brumfield of
Franklinton.Preceding him in death was a sister, Megan Grace
Brumfield.Visitation will be today at Crain Funeral Home from 6-9 p.m. and
continue after 9 a.m. tomorrow until time of service to be conducted in the
funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. The Rev. Paul Brashier and Rev. Thomas Lloyd
Graves will be officiating.Interment will follow in the Ellis Cemetery.

Elder Billy E. Powell
Died March 12, 2001
03/13/01

Elder Billy E. Powell(Died March 12, 2001)BOGLAUSA - Elder Billy E. Powell,
68, a resident of Bogalusa for the past seven years died yesterday in
Forrest General Hospital in Hattisburg, MS. He was a native of Pearl River
County, MS. He was an Ordained Missionary Baptist Minister for thirty-three
years and served as Pastor of several churches in both LA and MS and at his
death was Pastor of Midway Missionary Baptist Church. He also was a U.S.
Army Veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of 48 years,
Betty Davis Powell of Bogalusa; a son, Billy Joe Powell and his wife Linda
Ann of Pine Grove, LA; three daughters, Yvonne Nobles and her husband
Arthur of Bogalusa, Betty Jo Adams and her husband Joel of Bogalusa and
Sharlene Cameron and her husband Wayne of Purvis, MS; a sister, Edna
Aultman of Columbia, MS; eight grandchildren, Kerry Nobles and his wife
Myra, Terry Nobles and Cody Nobles, Jason Adams, Shaun and Kyle Cameron,
Jeremy Powell and Kirsti Booker and her husband C.J.; three great-
grandchildren, Alex Nobles, Haley Brumfield and Jordan Clark.Preceding him
in death were his parents, Willie Powell and Rowena Davis Powell.Visitation
will be today at Brown-McGehee Funeral Home from 3:30-10 p.m.The funeral
service will be tomorrow at Love Missionary Baptist Church on LA HWY 10 in
Bogalusa at 2 p.m. Elder Jerry Blackwell, Elder Virgil Skipper, Elder James
Broome, Elder Edsel Herrington and Elder Lavelle Knight will be
officiating.Interment will follow in Hillview Memorial Gardens.

Kermit Daniel Bickham
Died March 7, 2001
03/14/01

Kermit Daniel Bickham(Died March 7, 2001)NEW ORLEANS, LA - Kermit Daniel
Bickham, 39, a resident of St. Ferdinand Drive in New Orleans died last
Wednesday. He is survived by his mother, Ruthie L. Bickham of New Orleans;
his father, Roland H. Bickham Sr. of Houston, TX; his step-mother, Eddie
Bickham of Houston, TX; two step-children, Christopher Placide and Crystal
Placide of New Orleans; two brothers, Roland H. Bickham of San Francisco,
CA and William Bickham of New Orleans; five sisters, Louise Bickham,
Jacqualine A. Bickham, Marion V. Brown, Arlisa M. Louisville and Carolyn A.
Bickham, all of New Orleans; a step-sister, Eleanor Harris of Dallas, TX;
and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, nephews and
many devoted relatives and friends.A wake service will be Friday at Duplain
W. Rhode Funeral Home, 1716 No. Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans, LA from 7-9
p.m. The funeral service will be Saturday at Wesley Ray United Methodist
Church at 11 a.m. with Rev. Bruce Brown and Rev. Nolan Robinson
officiating.Interment will follow in Moses Cemetery in Angie.Crain and Sons
Funeral Home of Bogalusa is in charge of local arrangements.

Lucille Knight Walker
Died March 12, 2001
03/14/01

Lucille Knight Walker(Died March 12, 2001)BOGALUSA - Mrs. Lucille Knight
Walker, 91, a resident of Bogalusa died Monday in Integrated Health
Services in Slidell. She was a beautician for many years in Bogalusa.She is
survived by a sister, Elaine McNair of Pensacola, FL; and numerous nieces
and nephews.Preceding her in death was her husband, Virgil Walker; a son,
Wayne Knight; her parents, Edgar W. and Hester Tyrone; and a brother, G. L.
Tyrone.Visitation will be tomorrow at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home from 10
a.m. until time of service, to be conducted in the funeral home chapel at
11 a.m. The Rev. Ed Jenkins will be officiating.

Theresa Katina Brister
Died March 10, 2001
03/15/01

Theresa Katina Brister(Died March 10, 2001)COVINGTON - Theresa Katina
Brister, 44, a resident of Highland Park in Bogalusa died Saturday in
Lakeview Regional Medical Center.She is survived by her husband, Solomon
Brister Jr.; a daughter, Shawanda D. Brister; her son, Vick R. Brister; her
father, Percell Hall; her step-father, Matthew Abram; a brother, Glynn
(Sonya) Abram all of Bogalusa; two sisters, Robin A. Abram of Shreveport,
LA and Tonita Abram Spikes; her one and only grandchild, Jasmine D.
Jackson; a very special friend, Eddie Jefferson, all of Bogalusa; nephews,
Derrick M. Abram, Jerod A. Abram, Damarcus R. Spikes and Justin; nieces,
Asia, Shemay and Cassandra; and a host of other relatives and friends.She
was preceded in death by her mother, Hattie Mae Thomas Abram.Visitation
will be tomorrow at Crain and Sons Funeral Home in Bogalusa from 2-6 p.m.
with a family hour from 6-7 p.m. The funeral service, to be conducted at
Victorious Ekklesia Center in Bogalusa, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. with the
Rev. Johnny Penton officiating. Interment will follow at Bogalusa Cemetery.

Frances Harris
Died March 7, 2001
03/16/01

Frances Harris(Died March 7, 2001)LOS ANGELES, CA - Frances Harris, 86, a
resident of Los Angeles, CA died March 7 in Los Angeles.She is survived by
a daughter, Mary Hill of Varnado; two grandchildren, Marie Miller and
Jessie Miller of Los Angeles; four great-grandchildren, Natalie Miller,
LaSonya Miller, Allison Aikens and Justine Notto, all of Los Angeles; one
great-great-grandchild; a sister, Sarah Henry of New Orleans; a brother,
Joseph Williams of Springfield, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins,
other relatives and friends.Preceding her in death were four children,
Alice Miller, Louis Peters, Curtis Jefferson and Charles Jefferson.The
funeral service will be tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Crain and Sons Funeral Home
of Bogalusa. Interment will follow in Sunlight Cemetery in Sandy Hook.

Jase Benjamin Roberts
Died March 14, 2001
03/16/01

Jase Benjamin Roberts(Died March 14, 2001)MT. HERMON - Jase Benjamin
Roberts, 15, a resident of Mt. Hermon died Wednesday in an automobile
accident in Mt. Hermon.He is survived by his parents, Phillip and Jean Ott
Roberts; a brother, James Roberts; his grandmother, Birdie Fortenberry Ott,
all of Mt. Hermon; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.Preceding him in
death were his grandparents, B. F. and Purnice Roberts and Charles
Ott.Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home today from 6-9 p.m. and
continue after 8 a.m. tomorrow until time of service, to be conducted at
the funeral home chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Jim Hearn will be officiating.
Interment will follow in the Silver Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

Nezzie Manning James
Died March 13, 2001
03/16/01

Nezzie Manning James(Died March 13, 2001)MT. HERMON - Nezzie Manning James,
58, a resident of Bill Smith Road in Mt. Hermon died Tuesday in her
residence.She is survived by her husband, Bobby James of Mt. Hermon; two
daughter, Tina Bickham of Franklinton and Angela Cover of Brookhaven, MS;
two sons, Robert Don Manning III of Bogalusa and Jerry Charles Manning of
Brookhaven, MS; five sisters, Thelma Thompson of Milwaukee, WI, Geraldine
Thompson of Gautier, MS, Brenda Thompson of Charlotte, NC, Patricia
Thompson of Gulfport, MS and Lillie Green of Pasacougla, MS; five brothers,
Joe Thompson of Angie, James Thompson of Pasacougla, MS, Kerry Thompson of
Angie, Roy Thompson of Franklinton and Michael Thompson of Slidell; twelve
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends.Visitation will be Sunday at Crain and Sons
Funeral Home of Franklinton from 4-8 a.m. with a family hour from 7-8
p.m.The funeral service, to be conducted at St. John Temple Church of God
in Christ in Franklinton, will be Monday at 1 p.m. with Superintendent
Herbert Wagner officiating. Interment will follow in Sweet Home Cemetery.

Nezzie Manning James
Died March 13, 2001
03/19/01

Nezzie Manning James(Died March 13, 2001)MT. HERMON - Nezzie Manning James,
58, a resident of Bill Smith Road in Mt. Hermon died Tuesday in her
residence.She is survived by her husband, Bobby James of Mt. Hermon; two
daughter, Tina Bickham of Franklinton and Angela Cover of Brookhaven, MS;
two sons, Robert Don Manning III of Bogalusa and Jerry Charles Manning of
Brookhaven, MS; five sisters, Thelma Thompson of Milwaukee, WI, Geraldine
Thompson of Gautier, MS, Brenda Thompson of Charlotte, NC, Patricia
Thompson of Gulfport, MS and Lillie Green of Pasacougla, MS; five brothers,
Joe Thompson of Angie, James Thompson of Pasacougla, MS, Kerry Thompson of
Angie, Roy Thompson of Franklinton and Michael Thompson of Slidell; twelve
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends.Visitation will be Today at Crain and Sons
Funeral Home of Franklinton from 4-8 a.m. with a family hour from 7-8
p.m.The funeral service, to be conducted at St. John Temple Church of God
in Christ in Franklinton, will be tomorrow at 1 p.m. with Superintendent
Herbert Wagner officiating.Interment will follow in Sweet Home Cemetery.

Urie F. 'Frank'Bueche
Died March 12, 2001
03/19/01

Urie F. 'Frank' Bueche(Died March 12, 2001)ERWINVILLE, LA - Urie F. "Frank"
Bueche, 73, a resident of Erwinville, LA and native of Mix died Monday from
complications after surgery in Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
of Baton Rouge. He was a retired employee of the Louisiana department of
Revenue and Taxation. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He attended the
University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette, where he received a
degree in business administration. He was a member of Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council No. 8878 in Lakeland. He is
survived by his wife of 46 years, Lucy E. "Dolly" Bueche of Erwinville; a
son and daughter-in-law, Dr. James C. and Karen C. Boyd of Baton Rouge; two
sisters, Clara Bergeron and Maude Andre, both of Erwinville; and three
granddaughters, twins Jana and Becky Boyd, and Jennifer Boyd.Preceding him
in death were his parents, Urie F. and Anne Aymond Bueche; four sisters;
and five brothersVisitation was at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
hall in Lakeland from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday with recitation of the rosary at
6:30 p.m. Visitation continued Thursday at 9 a.m. until time of services,
to be conducted at the church at 10 a.m. Interment was in the church
cemetery.Pallbearers were his nephews, Randall Andre, Butch Bergeron, Ralph
Bergeron, Earl Andre, Roger Bergeron and Larry Bueche. Wilbert Funeral Home
in Port Allen, LA was in charge of arrangements.

Richard D. Nations
Died March 17, 2001
03/19/01

Richard D. Nations(Died March 17, 2001)FRANKLINTON - Richard D. Nations,
73, a native of Centreville, MS, and longtime resident of Franklinton, died
at 5:20 a.m. yesterday at his home.He was a retired pipeline surveyor for
Florida Gas Corp. and a U.S. Navy and Air Force veteran of World War
II.Survivors include his wife, Eva K. Nations of Franklinton; five step-
children, Phyllis Chambers of St. Petersburg, FL, Jackie Snyder of McComb,
MS, Danny Stogner of Pine, and Caroline Stewart and William Stogner, both
of Franklinton; 12 step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren.He
was preceded in death by a son, Rodney Stogner.Visitation will be at Crain
Funeral Home in Franklinton today from 5-10 p.m., and tomorrow from 9 a.m.
until the chapel funeral service at 2 p.m. Dr. Gene Richards and the Rev.
Thomas Graves will conduct the service and burial will follow in the Enon
Cemetery Annex.

Clyde L. Terrell
Died March 17, 2001
03/20/01

Clyde L. Terrell(Died March 17, 2001)PINE - Clyde L. Terrell, 58, a
resident of Pine died Saturday in his residence. He was a member of the
Pine First Baptist Church. He and his wife, Alice owned and operated
Terrell's Seafood Restaurant in Pine.He is survived by his wife, Alice
Crain Terrell; a son and daughter-in-law, Lindy and Tushanna Terrell; his
mother, Mrs. William Lennie Terrell; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry
and Jean Terrell and Tommy and Jeannie Terrell, all of Pine; six sisters
and brothers-in-law, Billie Sue and Willie Jay Spears of Thomas, Mary Lou
and Daniel Gill of Mt. Hermon, Gloria and Glynn Haley of Denham Springs,
Charlotte and Mike Williams of Sandy Hook, MS, Patsy and Harold Ritchie and
Brenda and Eugene Martin all of Pine; six grandchildren, Justin, Kayla,
Skyler, Allie, Billy and Krissanne.He was preceded in death by his father,
William Terrell.Visitation was held yesterday from 5-10 p.m. at Poole-
Ritchie Funeral Home and will continue today at Pine First Baptist Church
after 9 a.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. Rev. Jessie Charpentier, Bro.
Doyle Ball, Bro. Otha Schillings and Bro. Larry Jenkins will be
officiating. Interment will follow in Pine First Baptist Church Cemetery.

Curtis Moss Sr.
Died March 17, 2001
03/20/01

Curtis Moss Sr.(Died March 17, 2001)BOGALUSA - Curtis Moss Sr., 71, a
resident of St. Louis Street in Bogalusa died Saturday.Crain and Sons
Funeral Home of Bogalusa is in charge of arrangements.

Curtis Breland
March 18, 2001
03/20/01

Curtis Breland(March 18, 2001)VARNADO - Curtis Breland, 76, a resident of
Varnado died yesterday in his residence.He is survived by three sisters,
Laura Mae Breland of Varnado, Betty Sue Breland and Helen Breland, both of
Covington; and two brothers, Buford "Blue" Breland of Bogalusa and Billy
Ray Breland of Varnado.Visitation was held yesterday from 5:30-10 p.m. at
Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home.The funeral service will be today at 11 a.m. at
the funeral home chapel. Rev. Frank Gutierrez will be officiating.Interment
will follow in Ponemah Cemetery.

Velma Lee Brumfield Mack
Died March 17, 2001
03/20/01

Velma Lee Brumfield Mack(Died March 17, 2001)BOGALUSA - Velma Lee Brumfield
Mack, 90, a resident of East 5Th Street in Bogalusa died Saturday in her
residence. She worked many, many years as presser for Bogalusa Cleaners and
Laundry. She touched so many lives as she traveled through. Everyone knew
her as "Granny." She would greet all of her family and friends with a
smile. She was so affectionate, and she always tried to make everyone happy
by presenting them with a gift of candy.She is survived by her
granddaughter, Willette (Ferdinand) Wallace; her great-grandchildren,
Ferdinand III and William Wallace, all of LaPlace, LA; a step-grandson,
John (Nettie) Crawford of Montgomery, AL; a brother-in-law, Fleet Quinn of
Los Angeles, CA; a host of nieces and nephews; and two very special, young
ladies, Emma Levi and Debra Strickland that were so dear to her.She was
preceded in death by her daughter, Laura Mack Jackson; her granddaughter,
Carolyn Mack; her sisters, Gussie Burton, Charlene Quinn and Marie
Brumfield; her brothers, Ernest, Ross, Ned and Odell Brumfield; and her
parents, Cicero and Mary Jane Brumfield.Visitation will be tomorrow from
3-5 p.m. at Cook-Richmond Funeral Home and continue Wednesday at Mt. Bethel
Baptist Church at 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. The Rev. M. J.
Galloway will be officiating. Interment will follow in Bogalusa Cemetery.

Christine Genette Magee Dykes
Died March 18, 2001
03/21/01

Christine Genette Magee Dykes(Died March 18, 2001)CENTRAL - Christine
Genette Magee Dykes, 64, a resident of Central and native of Franklinton
died Sunday in her residence. "She will bloom forever in God's garden,"
author unknown. She was a landscape contractor and semi-retired from
Louisiana Nursery. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She fought
the battle but was defeated by cancer.She is survived by a daughter and
son-in-law, Brenda and David Lefeaux of Maringouin; two sons and a
daughter-in-law, David and Stacie Dykes of Zachary and Michael Dykes of
Baton Rouge; six grandchildren, Raymie and Jeremie Lefeaux and Chad,
Garrett, Shelbi and Madison Dykes; a great-grandchild, Daryan Dykes; a
sister, Elizabeth Creel; a sister-in-law, Willene Magee; two half brothers,
Mavis Magee and Milton Magee and his wife Maudine all of Franklinton; and
numerous nieces and nephews.Preceding her in death was her husband, Vernon
Dykes; her parents, William Magee and Dora Olivia Thomas Magee; her step-
father, Noah Magee; two brothers, Huey Pierce Magee and D. S. Magee; and a
sister, Waver Jenella Magee Jenkins.Visitation was at Rabenhorst Funeral
Home, East 11000 Florida Blvd., from 2-9 p.m. yesterday and will continue
today at 8 a.m. at the funeral home chapel until time of service at 1 p.m.
Rev. Bobby Burnett will be officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest
Memorial Gardens in Baker, LA.

Sophie Crain Stafford
Died March 20, 2001
03/21/01

Sophie Crain Stafford(Died March 20, 2001)VARNADO - Sophie Crain Stafford,
78, a resident of Varnado died yesterday in her residence. She was a member
of Varnado United Methodist Church and a long time Washington Parish
resident. She had resided at Varnado with her daughter for the past two
years. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to her family and
all who knew her.She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Patsy
and her husband, Carl Fornea, Rosa and Ray Jordan, all of Varnado and Kathy
and Willie Jordan of Pine; a brother, James Crain of Durham, NC; a sister,
Betty Crain of Salem, OR; nine grandchildren, Chubby Fornea and his wife,
Faye, Suzi and Mark Kennedy, Stevie Fornea, all of Varnado, Scooter and
Amanda Jordan, Willette and J. C. Sumrall, Nanette Jordan, all of Pine,
Sherman and Barbara Stafford of Varnado, Sophie and David Roach, and Elaine
and Jerry Waller, all of Bogalusa; thirteen great-grandchildren; amd
numerous nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.Preceding her in
death was her husband, Essley Stafford; a son, Charles Stafford; two
brothers, Curtis and Vester Crain; a sister, Oleivia Cooper; her parents,
Charlie C. Crain and Martha Jane Stafford; three grandchildren, Charlene
Fornea, Douglas E. Jordan and Loretta Stafford.Visitation will be tomorrow
from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. at Brown-McGehee Funeral Home and continue after 8
a.m. on Friday until time of service, to be conducted in the funeral home
chapel at 3 p.m. The Rev. Ester Hammond will be officiating. Interment will
follow in Nobles Cemetery.

Sophie Crain Stafford
Died March 20, 2001
03/23/01

Sophie Crain Stafford(Died March 20, 2001)VARNADO - Sophie Crain Stafford,
78, a resident of Varnado died yesterday in her residence. She was a member
of Varnado United Methodist Church and a long time Washington Parish
resident. She had resided at Varnado with her daughter for the past two
years. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to her family and
all who knew her.She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Patsy
and her husband, Carl Fornea, Rosa and Ray Jordan, all of Varnado and Kathy
and Willie Jordan of Pine; a brother, James Crain of Durham, NC; a sister,
Betty Crain of Salem, OR; nine grandchildren, Chubby Fornea and his wife,
Faye, Suzi and Mark Kennedy, Stevie Fornea, all of Varnado, Scooter and
Amanda Jordan, Willette and J. C. Sumrall, Nanette Jordan, all of Pine,
Sherman and Barbara Stafford of Varnado, Sophie and David Roach, and Elaine
and Jerry Waller, all of Bogalusa; thirteen great-grandchildren; and
numerous nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.Preceding her in
death was her husband, Essley Stafford; a son, Charles Stafford; two
brothers, Curtis and Vester Crain; a sister, Oleivia Cooper; her parents,
Charlie C. Crain and Martha Jane Stafford; three grandchildren, Charlene
Fornea, Douglas E. Jordan and Loretta Stafford.Visitation will be today
from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. at Brown-McGehee Funeral Home and continue after 8
a.m. tomorrow until time of service, to be conducted in the funeral home
chapel at 3 p.m. The Rev. Ester Hammond will be officiating. Interment will
follow in Nobles Cemetery.

Curtis Moss Sr.
Died March 17, 2001
03/23/01

Curtis Moss Sr.(Died March 17, 2001)BOGALUSA - Curtis Moss Sr., 71, a
resident of St. Louis Street in Bogalusa died Saturday in Marrero, LA.He is
survived by his children; Rev. Curtis Moss Jr. and Cynthia Moss Brown; a
sister, Henrietta Jackson; his grandchildren, Derek Moss (Vickie), Todd
Moss, Judonya Moss, Shawanna Moss, Curtis Moss III, Christina Moss and Carl
Moss; his great-grandchildren, Kevin Moss, Derek Moss II, Rasheed Moss,
Summer Moss, Joshua Pigott, Jeivanna Pigott and Carde'ja Burris; a
daughter-in-law, EvelynBrown; his sisters-in-law, Emma Moses, Joyce
Preston, Jean Preston, Barbara Preston, Ruby Nell Moss and Johnnie Lee
Moss; his brothers-in-law, T. J. Gatlin, Leon Moss, Oliver Preston and
Walter Jackson; a God child, Judy Peters; and a number of cousins, nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends.Preceding him in death were his
parents, Henry and Josie Moss; two brothers, Leslie and Fletcher; two
sisters, Mary Francis Brister and Lonza Lee Carson.Visitation will be
tomorrow at Crain and Sons Funeral Home in Bogalusa from 2-7 p.m. with a
family hour from 7-8 p.m. The funeral service will be Saturday at Bethlehem
Baptist Church at 2 p.m. with Rev. Aaron Thompson will be
officiating.Interment will follow in Bogalusa Cemetery.

Denny Ray Dillion
Died March 22, 2001
03/23/01

Denny Ray Dillion(Died March 22, 2001)PINE - Denny Ray Dillion, 51, a
resident of Pine died this morning. Brown-McGehee Funeral Home is in charge
of arrangements which are incomplete at this time.

Denny R. Dillon
Died March 22, 2001
03/23/01

Denny R. Dillon(Died March 22, 2001)BOGLAUSA - Denny R. Dillon, beloved
husband, father and brother died Thursday, March 22, 2001 in East Jefferson
General Hospital. He was born on April 16,1949 to Denman and Letha Dillon.
Prior to his retirement, Denny was employed at the Gaylord Mill. He also
owned and operated Dusty T f arms where he trained and raced thoroughbreds.
His passion and love for thoroughbred racing was shared by many close
friends.His death is mourned bv his devoted wife, Vivian M. Dillon and his
beloved son, Trevor. Denny also leaves behind four loving sisters and two
brothers-in-law, Delorise and Donald Knight, Joyce and J. E, Singley, Melb
Scoggin, Jan Adams and a special friend, Jerry Carney; one niece, Summer
Singley; two nephews, Darren Knight and Kevin Singley and his father-in-
law, Houston Miley. He will also be missed by many dear friends.He was
preceded in death by a son, Dustin Dillon; loving parents, Denman and Letha
Dillon, beloved grandmother, Ida Payne; a brother, Donald Dillon; a sister,
Elaine Dillon; two special brothers-in-law, John Adams and Dr. Eddie
Scoggin; and his mother-in-law, Ida Miley.Visitation will be held Friday
from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. in the chapel of Brown-McGehee Funeral Home
and will continue on Saturday after 8 a.m, until time for the funeral
service at 2 p.m. Brother Lynn Martin and Father S. Keith Hall will conduct
the religious services. Interment will be in Baughman Cemetery.

Guy Verger
Died March 22, 2001
03/23/01

Guy Verger(Died March 22, 2001)ARLINGTON, TX - Guy Verger, a resident of
Arlington, TX and former resident of Bogalusa died yesterday in Arlington.
Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements which are
incomplete at this time.

Curtis Moss Sr.
Died March 17, 2001
03/23/01

Curtis Moss Sr.(Died March 17, 2001)BOGALUSA - Curtis Moss Sr., 71, a
resident of St. Louis Street in Bogalusa died Saturday in Marrero, LA.He is
survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Gladys Moss; his children; Rev.
Curtis Moss Jr. and Cynthia Moss Brown; a sister, Henrietta Jackson; his
grandchildren, Derek Moss (Vicki), Todd Moss, Judonya Moss, Shawanna Moss,
Curtis Moss III, Christina Moss and Carl Moss; his great-grandchildren,
Ravin Moss, Derek Moss II, Rasheed Moss, Summer Moss, Joshua Moss, Jeivanna
Pigott and Carde'ja Burris; a daughter-in-law, Evelyn Moss; a son-in-law,
Larry Brown; his sisters-in-law, Emma Moses, Joyce Preston, Jean Preston,
Barbara Preston, Ruby Nell Moss and Johnnie Lee Moss; his brothers-in-law,
T. J. Gatlin, Leon Moss, Oliver Preston, Warren Preston and Walter Jackson;
a God child, Judy Peters; and a number of cousins, nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends.Preceding him in death were his parents, Henry and
Josie Moss; two brothers, Leslie and Fletcher; two sisters, Mary Francis
Brister and Lonza Lee Carson.Visitation will be today at Crain and Sons
Funeral Home in Bogalusa from 2-7 p.m. with a family hour from 7-8 p.m. The
funeral service will be tomorrow at Bethlehem Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Rev.
Aaron Thompson will be officiating. Interment will follow in Bogalusa
Cemetery.

Willie Roy Thomas
Died March 20, 2001
03/23/01

Willie Roy Thomas(Died March 20, 2001)RIVER RIDGE, LA - Willie Roy Thomas,
63, a resident of River Ridge, LA died Tuesday at 12:45 p.m. in
Metropolitan Hospice. He was born in Bogalusa. He was a retired employee of
Borden's Dairy. He is survived by his wife, Nuella Williams Thomas; three
sons, William (Samantha) Craig, Roy (Pam) Gardell and Charles Aaron
(Neaobbie) Thomas; two grandchildren, Eldrika and Brandon Thomas; a step-
mother, Evie Fields; seven sisters, Yvette Stribling, Pearl Mitchell, Kay
Thomas, Alfreda Weary, Almeta Robinson, Jo Nell Harry, Josephine Thomas,
Emma Connerson and Hildred Sanders; six brothers, Robert James, Silas,
Jesse Vernell, William Elton, Cedrick and Joseph Thomas; a father-in-law,
Edward Williams; and a host of living and adoring nieces, nephews,
relatives and friends.Preceding him in death were his parents, Christine
Connerson Peters and Will Thomas.Visitation will be at Crain and Sons
Funeral Home of Bogalusa from 3-6 p.m. Sunday. The funeral service will be
11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1908 Short Street in
Kenner. Father Richard Miles will be officiating. Also, any employees of
Borden's Dairy, Jefferson Parish Schools, Dorignac's, Winn-Dixie and U. S.
Office Products are invited to attend the funeral service. Interment and
dismissal will follow in Bogalusa Cemetery.

Clarence Owens
Died March 23, 2001
03/27/01

Clarence Owens(Died March 23, 2001)BOGALUSA - Clarence Owens, 66, a
resident of Ann Street in Bogalusa died Friday in his residence.He is
survived by a daughter, Baronica Gholar of New Orleans; three
grandchildren, Demaur Gholar of Honolulu, HI, Donovan Gholar and Courtnee
Gholar both of New Orleans; two brothers, Floyd (Audrey) Owens of Bogalusa
and James (Alice) Owens of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Ersie (Zebedee)Pittman
of Bogalusa and Juanita (Clifton) Brookshire of Baton Rouge; a special
great niece, Mighonna (Yummy) Bickham of Bogalusa; an aunt, Elizabeth
Conerly of Tylertown, MS; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends.Preceding him in death were his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eli (Edna)
Owens; a brother, J. C. Owens; a great niece, Regina Renee Owens; numerous
aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.Visitation will be
today at Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Bogalusa from 2-8 p.m. The funeral
service will be tomorrow at 1 p.m. at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, of which
the Rev. L. A. Holloway is pastor. The Rev. Dr. Raymond E. Mims will
officiate. Interment will follow in Bogalusa Cemetery.

Carrie Mae Sumrall
Died March 26, 2001
03/27/01

Carrie Mae Sumrall(Died March 26, 2001)BOGALUSA - Carrie Mae Sumrall, 95, a
resident of Bogalusa died this morning in her residence. She was a life
long resident of Bogalusa and a member of Lee's Creek Baptist Church. She
is survived by a daughter, Troy Ann Sumrall Buckley of Petersburg, VA; a
son, John Sumrall of Bogalusa; six grandchildren; and three great-
grandchildren.Preceding her in death was her husband, T. B. Sumrall; a son,
Ronald Sumrall; a grandson, John David Buckley; and a son-in-law, Dr.
Richard Buckley.Visitation will be tomorrow at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home
from 11 a.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. Bro. Tommy Morgan and Bro.
David Hedden will officiate. Entombment will follow in Sanctuary of Peace
Mausoleum in Ponemah Cemetery.

Guy Nolan Verger
Died March 22, 2001
03/27/01

Guy Nolan Verger(Died March 22, 2001)ARLINGTON, TX - Guy Nolan Verger, 80,
a resident of Arlington, TX and former resident of Bogalusa died last
Thursday in Vencor Hospital in Arlington. He was a retired colonel of the
USAF and a port director of the Tampa Port Authority.He is survived by two
daughters and a son-in-law, Lizette and Gregory Clinton of Arlington, TX
and Jene' Verger; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles Armand and Virginia
Verger all of Bogalusa; his grandchildren, Elizabeth Nicole and Steve Gann,
Christine Michelle Clinton, Suzette and Brian Jones; Sara Hamilton and
Danny Lee and Jennifer Wolfe; and his great-grandchildren, Christopher
Brian Jones and Zoee Danielle Clinton.Preceding him in death was his wife,
Elizabeth M. Verger.Visitation was yesterday with a private graveside
service at Sanctuary of Peace Mausoleum at 3 p.m.Entombment followed at the
Sanctuary of Peace Mausoleum in Ponemah Cemetery.Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements.

Joseph Duncan "Dad" Hutchinson
Died March 27, 2001
03/29/01

Joseph Duncan "Dad" Hutchinson(March 27, 2001)BOGALUSA - Joseph Duncan
"Dad" Hutchinson, 74, a resident of Bogalusa died yesterday in Lakeview
Regional Medical Center in Covington. He retired from Crown Zellerbach. He
served in WWII in the U. S. Navy as a GM-3, on the PT Boat 190 in the
Pacific. He attended Superior Avenue Baptist Church and was a member of the
American Legion. Mr. Hutchinson was a little league baseball coach for many
years and a member of the National Guard.He is survived by his wife, Ann
Little Hutchinson of Bogalusa; a daughter and son-in-law, Jodi and Tim
Lafranca; and two grandchildren, Will Lafranca and Marcelle Lafranca, all
of New Orleans.Visitation will be at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home from 6-10
p.m. today and will continue Thursday 9 a.m. until time of service, to be
conducted from the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. The Rev. Daniel Hall will
officiate.Military graveside services from the American Legion Post 24 will
follow in Ponemah Cemetery.

John Berry
Died March 29, 2001
03/29/01

John Berry(Died March 29, 2001)BOGALUSA - John Berry, 96, a resident of
South Roosevelt Street in Bogalusa died this morning in Dixon Medical
Center in Covington.Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Bogalusa is in charge of
arrangements which are incomplete at this time.

Mae Ella Fields Williams
Died March 28, 2001
03/29/01

Mae Ella Fields Williams(Died March 28, 2001)VARNADO - Mae Ella Fields
Williams, 64, a resident of Varnado died yesterday in the LSU Washington-
St. Tammany Regional Medical Center.Cook-Richmond Funeral Home is in charge
of arrangements which are incomplete at this time.

Grace Freeman Martin
Died March 28, 2001
03/29/01

Grace Freeman Martin(Died March 28, 2001)TYLERTOWN, MS - Grace Freeman
Martin, 78, a resident of Tylertown died yesterday in Billdora Rest Home.
She was born in Washington Parish. She was a member of Centreville Landmark
Missionary Baptist Church.She is survived by her daughters, Mavis Barber of
Franklinton and Janice Kenmar of Tylertown; two sons, J. C. Martin of Pine
and Ralph Martin of Pearl River; a brother, Billy Ray Freeman of Verado,
LA; a sister, Virginia Freeman Drakinsky of Boyetown, PA; fourteen
grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren.Preceding her in death
were her parents, Tom and Julie Ford Freeman; her husband, Clifford Martin;
and a son, Ronald Martin.Visitation will be tonight from 5-10 p.m. at Capps
Funeral Home in Tylertown, MS.The funeral service will be tomorrow at 11
a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Rev. Tommy Hudnall will
officiate.Interment will follow in Centreville Landmark Missionary Baptist
Church Cemetery.Pallbearers will be her grandchildren.

Hugh E. Brelet
Died March 24, 2001
03/29/01

Hugh E. Brelet(Died March 24, 2001)BOGALUSA - Hugh E. Brelet, 69, a
resident of Bogalusa died Saturday. He was born in New Orleans.He is
survived by a daughter, Phyllis Brelet Swift; a step-son, Bruce Bracey; a
brother, William C. Brelet; his grandchildren, Scott, Christy, Jaime amd
Amanda Swift; and his nieces, Thelma Roane, Judith Ann Westerhaus, Joanne
Mancins, Debroah Smith and Linda Martin.Preceding him in death was his
wife, Alice Butler Brelet; a brother, Milton A. Brelet; and his parents,
Milton A. and Thelma Kelly Brelet.Visitation will be Friday after 10
a.m.Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial service, to be
held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home Chapel, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.
(In Metairie Cemetery) on Friday at 11 a.m.Interment will follow in
Metairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to LSU
Foundation, Dept. Of Anatomy, 1901 Perdido Street, New Orleans, LA 70112.

Rev. Charles E. Cooper
Died March 28, 2001
03/30/01

Rev. Charles E. Cooper(March 28, 2001)PITKIN, LA - Rev. Charles Cooper, 64,
a resident of Pitkin, LA died Wednesday in Tulane University Hospital in
New Orleans. He was a native of Bogalusa, a graduate of Bogalusa High
School and the Apostolic Bible Institute in St. Paul, MN He lived in Pitkin
most of his life. He was the pastor of Pitkin Pentecostal Church in Pitkin
for thirty years. He was owner of Ladko Motors and Past President of
Pelican State Riders Club. He also pastored at Krotz Springs Pentecostal
Church and was an Evangelist. He served in the Army National Guard.He is
survived by his wife, Lou Ann Griffin Cooper of Pitkin, LA; three
daughters, Valerie Kaye Palacious of Porter, TX, Dana Henagan of Moss
Bluff, LA and Tara Wheeler of Crosby, TX; a brother, Michael Cooper of
Pace, FL; and three grandchildren.Visitation will be today at 12 p.m. and
Saturday until time of service at Pitkin Pentecostal Church in Pitkin at 11
a.m. Rev. Ray Majors, Rev. Thomas Jackson, Rev. M.C. Green and Rev. C. R.
Bayham will officiate.Interment will follow in Dry Creek Cemetery.Labby
Memorial Funeral Home ( formerly Beauregard-Vernon FuneralHome) is in
charge of arrangements.

Elmere Mickenheim LeBlanc
Died March 29, 2001
03/30/01

Elmere Mickenheim LeBlanc(Died March 29, 2001)BOGALUSA - Elmere Mickenheim
LeBlanc, 93, a resident of Bogalusa died yesterday in Dixon Medical Center
in Covington. She has been a member of Annunciation Catholic Church since
1924 and was a member of Altar Society, Rosary Club and Kaycettes.She is
survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Irma Lee and Virgil Callender
and Delores and Emile Champagne; a son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Jane
LeBlanc Jr.; twelve grandchildren and their spouses, Allen and Tanya
LeBlanc, Taryn and Larry Thompson, all of Bogalusa, Timothy and Diane
Cesario of Birmingham, AL, Ardie and Nancy Cesario of Richmond, VA, Mark
and Annie Cesario of Monterey, CA, Judy Pritchard, Susan and Pat McGehee,
Earl and Kaye Callender, Daniel Guy and Sally Champagne, Ricky Joseph and
Lori Champagne, Matthew E. and Ginger Champagne and Tammy Delores and Tommy
Wascom, all of Bogalusa; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; and four great-
great-grandchildren.Preceding her in death was her husband, Allen J.
LeBlanc Sr.; and seven brothers.Visitation will be today from 5-10 p.m. at
Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home and will continue tomorrow at the funeral home
at 9 a.m. They will move to Annunciation Catholic Church at 2 p.m. for the
service. Father Lawrence Phelps will officiate.Interment will follow in
Ponemah Cemetery.

Elmer Richard Smith
Died March 28, 2001
03/30/01

Elmer Richard Smith(Died March 28, 2001)CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - Elmer Richard
Smith, 73, a resident of Corpus Christi, TX and native of Bogalusa died
Wednesday in Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX. He was a WWII Veteran of
the United States Navy.He is survived by his wife, Geri Rosenberg Smith of
Corpus Christi; a son, Richard Smith of Picayune, MS; two daughters, Sandra
Sorrells of Ponchatoula, LA and Rochelle Barr of Friendwood, TX; eight
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.Preceding him in death were his
parents, Elmer A. and Johnnie Boyington Smith.Visitation will be held at
Brown-McGehee Funeral Home today from 5:30-9 p.m. with Masonic services at
7 p.m. conducted by Center Lodge 244 F & AM. Visitation will continue
tomorrow after 8 a.m. until time of service, to be conducted in the funeral
home chapel at 10 a.m. Pastor Gary Dennis will officiate.Interment will
follow in Ponemah Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, the family requests
donations in memory of E. Richard Smith be made to the American Cancer
Society.