Obits: Winn Parish Enterprise obits, May 2005, Winn Parish, LA. Submitted by: Yvonne J. Jones, Baton Rouge, LA ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The following full obits are found below: Elva (Knotts) Rhymes Mr. Leonard Hugh McManus, Jr. Arvel Boyett JD Boyett Willis Elton Jones, Sr. Perry Kee Harbin Mary Eileen (Welch) Christensen Charles Lonzo Gatlin Opal Odell (Lasyone) Hartley Huey P. Taylor Ronald Jeffrey Rice Gilbert Riley Speed W.D. Simmons Harvie K. Jordan Leo Guice Davison Yeka Michelle Price Robert Wayne Courts Frankie Love Moss Moran Marion Jean Abrams*********************** Obituaries, Winn Parish Enterprise, Winnfield, Louisiana, May 4, 2005, Page 6-A Elva (Knotts) Rhymes Mrs. Elva (Knotts) Rhymes, age 93, of Dodson, La., passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at the Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, La. She was a member of Sikes Baptist Church and served as a house parent at the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. She was the daughter of the late Angus Knotts and the late Minnie (Strickland) Knotts. Mrs. Rhymes was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Thomas Lester Rhymes, Sr. She is survived by her one daughter, Mona (Rhymes) Rudd of Dodson, La; two sons, Ernest E. Rhymes of Shreveport, La., T. L. Rhymes, Jr. of West Monroe, La; seven grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Southern Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2005 with Rev. Oda "Tuck" Roberts officiating. Interment followed at Gayla-Traina Cemetery in Jonesboro, La. under the direction of Southern Funeral Home. Joey Rudd, Tony Rudd, Ron Rhymes, Todd Alexander, Paul Crew, Darris Waren, Lathan Rudd, Josh Barrett, and Jackson Rudd served as pallbearers. The family requests that memorials in honor of Mrs. Rhymes be made to The Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211.********************** Mr. Leonard Hugh McManus, Jr. Mr. Leonard McManus, age 56 of Winnfield, LA passed away Sunday, April 24, 2005, at the Galveston Medical Center in Galveston, Texas Graveside services for Mr. McManus were held on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Mars Hill Cemetery near Montgomery, LA. Rev. Deloy Shows officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of Southern Funeral Home. Survivors include his two daughters: Janie Lee of Joaquin, Texas and Heather Nicole Brown of Center, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Carolyn Harlan of Winnfield; five brothers, Marion Thomason of Neptune, NJ., Ray McManus of Baton Rouge, La., Robert Thomason of Franklinton, La., J.C. Thomason āf Montgomery, La.; and Donald Thomason of Riverside, Md. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Hugh McManus, Sr. and Delta Brown McManus; by a son, Hugh McManus who tragically drowned; a sister, Alice Austin and two brothers, Ronnie McManus and Caldene Thomason.****************** Arvel Boyett Mr. Arvel Boyett, age 71, of Winnfield, La., passed away Sunday, May 1 2005, at Autumn Leaves Nursing Home in Winnfield, La. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was the son of the late George Boyett and the late Erie (McNaughton) Boyett. Mr. Boyett was also preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Melva Rayburn Boyett; three brothers, Melvin, Douglas and J.D. Boyett; one sister, Lilly Ramsey; one grandson, Justin Burton Boyett. He is survived by his one daughter, Cricket Boyett of Austin, Ark; one son, Alan Boyett and wife Becky of Winnfield, La; one sister, Eunice Mercer of Tullos, La; one brother, Lawson Boyett of Natchitoches, La; two grandchildren, David Boyett and wife Hayden of Winnfield, Brittany Edwards and husband Jamie of Georgetown; three great-grandchildren Justin and Chloe Boyett and Gracie Edwards. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at Corinth Baptist Church with Rev. Lester Carpenter, Rev. Donnie Wise, and Rev. Wallace Ingles officiating. Interment followed at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Winnfield, La. under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.********************** J D Boyett J D Boyett, age 78, of Dodson, La. passed away Wednesday April 20, 2005, at Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, La. He was preceded in death by parents George and Vera Boyett, brothers Melvin and Douglas Boyett and sister Lillie Ramsey. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, LaVerne Boyett of Dodson; three daughters, Kathy and husband Bobby Martin of Dodson, Margie and husband Gene Williams of Natchitoches, Linda and husband Johnny Wilkerson of Dodson; two brothers Lawson Boyett of Natchitoches, Arvel Boyett of Winnfield; sister Eunice Mercer of Tullos; five grandchildren Mark and Dale Wilkerson, David Williams, Melinda Maxwell and Brenda Franks; ten great grandchildren, and one great great granddaughter. Funeral services were held at Friendship Baptist Church in Sikes, La., Friday April 22, 2005, with Rev. Billy Verhoef, Rev. Wallace Ingles and Rev. Billy Bustin officiating. Internment followed at Friendship Cemetery, under the direction of Magnolia Funeral Home Alexandria, La. Pallbearers were Buster Wilkerson, Alan Boyett, Jerry Boyett, Terry Boyett, Adam Franks and Justin Franks.************* Obituaries, Winn Parish Enterprise, Winnfield, Louisiana, May 11, 2005, Page 7-A Mr. Willis Elton Jones, Sr. Mr. Willis Elton Jones, Sr., age 77, of Winnfield, LA, passed away Monday, May 2, 2005, at the Memorial Herman South East Hospital in Houston, Texas. He was the son of the late Troy Jones and the late Lula (Prescott) Jones. Mr. Jones was also preceded in death by his wife, Frankie Jones; son, Morris Lane Jones; three brothers, Ronald, Vernon, and Donald Jones; and his great grandmother, Abbey Gale Jones. He is survived by his two daughters, Edith Norris and her husband Dobbie of Winnfield, LA, Lula Jones and her husband Wilton of Winnfield, LA; three sons, Norris Jones and his wife Sue of Manvel, Texas, Willis E. Jones, Jr. and his wife Brenda Kay of Joyce, LA, Troy Jones and his wife Brenda Gale of Winnfield, LA; fourteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Southern Funeral Home at 4 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2005, with Rev. Kenny Bratton officiating. Interment followed at Jones Cemetery in Winnfield, LA under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Chris Stevenson, Theo Meche, Marshall Jones, Dewayne Freeman, and Ben Mooney served as pallbearers. John Jones served as an honorary pallbearer.********************** Perry Kee Harbin Mr. Perry Kee Harbin passed way on Thursday, May 5, 2005 at Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, LA. A graveside service was held on Saturday, May 7th at 4:00 p.m. with Dr. Larry Williams officiating. Mr. Harbin was born in Shreveport, LA on May 17, 1920. He was a member of the Broadmoor Baptist Church and the Elks Lodge. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry with service during WWII and the European Theatre. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 38 years of service. Mr. Harbin was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Barham Harbin; mother, Perry Kee Smith; and brothers, Earl Barham Harbin and Jesse Burl Harbin. He is survived by his wife, Myrtis Brady Harbin of Winnfield, LA; daughters, Linda Davies and husband, Gregg of Winnfield, LA and Susan Paradise; grandchildren, Stephanie Davies Dobson of Bay St. Louis, MS, Jennifer Davies of Winnfield, LA, Michael Strain of TX and Tina Strain of Shreveport, LA. The family requests that memorials be made to Dugdemona High Twelve Masonic Scholarship, P.O. Box 140, Calvin, LA 71410. [Submitter's Note: Photograph accompanies obituary.] [Submitter's Note: Place of burial was not noted in obituary.]********************** Mary Eileen (Welch) Christensen Mrs. Mary Eileen (Welch) Christensen, age 80, of Winnfield, LA, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2005, at the Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, LA. She was a much loved mother and sister. She was the daughter of the late John Welch and the late Eloise (Foust) Welch. She is survived by her one daughter, Patricia Compton of Portland, Ore; seven sons, John L. Haddock of Tammarae, Fla., Bill Jackson of Tammarae, Fla., Dennis Haddock of Jacksonville, Fla., Ronald Haddock of Arcata, Calif., Lee Haddock of Portland, Ore., George Haddock of Portland, Ore., Dale Tregaskis of Portland, Ore; two sisters, June Moore of Winnfield, LA, Mildred Wright of Winnfield, LA; one niece, Cheryl Wright; one nephew, Jerry Wright; ten grandchildren;and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Southern Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2005, with Rev. Doyle McGrew officiating. Interment followed at Goldonna Cemetery in Goldonna, LA under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield.********************** Obituaries, Winn Parish Enterprise, Winnfield, Louisiana, May 18, 2005, Page 6-A Charles Lonzo Gatlin Charles Lonzo Gatlin age 74 of Jonesboro, LA died Saturday May 14, 2005 in Ruston, LA. Mr. Gatlin was born February 19, 1931 in Verda, LA. He was a truck driver for Avondale Ship Yard. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Charles Lonzo Gatlin was preceded in death by his mother and father, Julius David and Myrtle Jane Gatlin; one son, Charles Edward Gatlin; and one brother, Johnnie Arlis Gatlin. He is survived by two daughters, Patricia Earlene Ford and husband Richard of Hendersonville, TN, Sherry Winter and husband Richard of Pineville, LA; one son, Julius David Gatlin and wife Cindy of Melbourne, FL; one sister, Earlene Alford of Jonesboro, LA; one brother, James Alford and wife Carolyn of Winnfield, LA; five grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, May 16, 2005 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Nathan Lewellan officiating. Burial followed at the Garden of Memories in Jonesboro, LA under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Pallbearers were Howard Pepper, Glen Alford, Rick Winter, Joel Burnum, Rodney Wayne Dick and Steven Deville.********************** Opal Odell (Lasyone) Hartley Mrs. Opal Odell (Lasyone) Hartley, age 77, of Coushatta, La., passed away Friday, May 13, 2005, at Christus Coushatta Hospital in Coushatta, La. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was the daughter of the late James Lasyone and the late Georgia (Foster) Lasyone. She is survived by her three daughters, Patricia Rogers and her husband Brinon of Coushatta, La., Debbie Butler of California, Rhonda McGehee of Coushatta, La; two sons, Mike Womack and his wife Phillis of Grand Cane, La., Larry "Butch" Parker and his wife Brenda of Natchez, Miss; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were held at Southern Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2005, with Rev. Willis Russell officiating. Interment followed at Sardis Cemetery in Atlanta, La, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield.********************** Huey P. Taylor Mr. Huey P. Taylor, age 77, of Saline, La., passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2005, at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Alexandria, La. He was a member of Briarwood Baptist Church of Reidheimer. Mr. Taylor served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was the son of the late Sam Taylor and the late Bertha (Brewton) Taylor. Mr. Taylor was also preceded in death by three brothers, Willie, Albert, and Roy Taylor. He is survived by his wife Glennie Muriel (Hawkins) Taylor, of Saline, La.; two daughters, Bonnie Taylor Yocum of Winnfield, La., Kathy Taylor Guilliams and her husband Kelly of Heflin, La; two sons, Hue Myrle Taylor and his wife Darnell of Houma, La., Kevin Lane Taylor of Reidheimer, La; two sisters, Eunice Barnett and her husband Lloyd of Brewton's Mill, La., Bernice White and her husband Rev. Huey of Brewton's Mill, La; a sister-in-law, Jimmie Taylor of Winnfield, La; six grandchildren, six great- grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Services were under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield, La where funeral services were held at Briarwood Baptist Church in Reidheimer at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2005, with Rev. Jeff Davis, Rev. Huey P. White and Rev. Nicholas Taylor officiating. Interment followed at Strange Methodist Church Cemetery in Reidheimer, La. Darrell White, Travis Taylor, Barnett, L.C. Barnett, Delane Yocum, Arville White, Al Taylor, Greylen Barnett, Frank Taylor and Jerry Taylor served as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Ken and Justin Taylor, Todd Weaver, Shane Hawkins, and Shawn Barnett.********************** Ronald Jeffrey Rice Mr. Ronald Jeffrey Rice, age 58, of Winnfield, La., passed away Monday, May 9, 2005, at his home in Winnfield, La. He was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church of Atlanta, La. Mr. Rice was a disabled veteran of the Air Force. He was the son of the late Thomas J. Rice, Jr. and the late Clarice Elizabeth (Clark) Rice. Mr. Rice was also preceded in death by his brother, Floyd G. Rice; his sister, Jerry B. Rice; and his nephew, Jeffrey Rice. He is survived by his one sister, Cathy Frederick of Winnfield, La; two brothers, Wayne Rice and his wife Pat of Winnfield, La., David C. Rice and his wife Stephanie of Natchitoches, La; two nieces, Nicole Blake and Andrea Frederick. Services were under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield, La., where grave-side services were held at the Sardis Cemetery near Atlanta, La. at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2005, with Rev. Danny Keyes officiating. Friends may express online messages of condolence by visiting www.southernfuneralhome .com.********************** Gilbert Riley Speed Gilbert Riley Speed, 62, of Hedley, Texas passed away Wednesday May 11, 2005 at his home. Mr. Speed is preceded in death by his father Walter L. Speed of Winnfield: brothers Robert Brown of Hedley, Texas, Johnny Speed of Little Rock, Arkansas Charlie Speed of Winnfield. He is survived by his mother Gracis Speed of Temple, Texas; brothers Harland and Nicky Speed of Winnfield and Lee Speed of Shreveport; and sister Marcia Thibodeaux of Winnfield. Interment was in Hedley, Texas May 14 2005.********************** Obituaries, Winn Parish Enterprise, Winnfield, Louisiana, May 25, 2005, Page 7-A W. D. Simmons Mr. W. D. Simmons, a Winn Parish native and long time resident of Winnfield, passed away at the age of 98 on May 11, 2005 at the home of his daughter in Lake Livingston, Texas. His cremains will be interred at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Winnfield at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 2nd with Brother Lindsey Burns of the First Baptist Church conducting graveside services. Visitation for friends and family will be held at the Southern Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday evening, June 1st. A descendant of two prominent Sikes area families, he was born September 30, 1906 at the home of his parents, Joseph Hugh Simmons and Mary Elizabeth Smith. Christened William Debs Simmons, he was called Debs by family and close personal friends, although he liked to be known by his initials "W. D." in the commercial world. Educated in local community schools, Debs graduated from Sikes High School in 1925. He earned a two year degree in business administration from the Tyler Business College in Tyler, Texas in 1928 and went to work for Dixie Oil Company in Shreveport, Louisiana. Shortly afterwards, Standard Oil of Indiana bought Dixie Oil and several other oil and gas properties and consolidated these businesses under the name Standland Oil and Gas Company with headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Debs was transferred to Tulsa in 1929. The Great Depression soon intervened, a downsizing of staff took place in 1931, and Debs returned to Winnfield. The Agricultural Adjustment Administration was created as part of President Roosevelt's New Deal in 1933. It's purpose was to help farmers by reducing production of staple crops, thus raising farm prices and encouraging more diversified farming. Soil Conservation later became a part of this effort and Debs worked in the Cotton Conservation Office in Winnfield until 1940. Carey Salt Company began operations of the Winnfield Rock Salt Mine in December 1931 and Debs went to work for Carey in October 1940 as Purchasing Agent. Old timers may remember that one of his community relations duties was to conduct public tours of the underground mining operations. The Winnfield mine flooded in November 1965 and the processing facilities were closed in February 1966. Debs continued in his role as Purchasing Agent and transferred to Carey Cote Blanche mining operations near Franklin, Louisiana. He retired from Carey in March 1969 after 28+ years of service with the company. Debs was married to Margaret Horton of Winnfield on June 10, 1938 at the First Baptist Church in Winnfield by Pastor R.C. Land. He maintained his membership at Winnfield's First Baptist even after he moved to Houston in 1995. Debs was a member of the Winnfield Rotary Club and served as president of the club circa 1953. An avid if not proficient golfer, he was a member of the Pine Ridge Country Club. Debs is survived his son, R. Hugh Simmons of Paoli, Pennsylvania, his daughter, Deanna Simmons Hess of Lake Livingston, Texas, three grand children, and five great grandchildren. [Submitter's Note: Photograph accompanies obituary.]********************** Harvie K. Jordan Mr. Harvie K. Jordan, age 80, of Winnfield, La., passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at the Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, La. Mr. Jordan was retired from the Winn Rock Quarry and was a member of Big Creek Baptist Church. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was the son of the late Lawrence Jordan. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Ardell Jordan of Winnfield, La.; mother, Mrs. Rhoda (Bartley) Jordan of Winnfield, La; three daughters, Linda Bruce and her husband Larry of Georgetown, La., Gloria Bruce and her husband Joe of Georgetown, La., Kellie Anthis and her husband Jim of Conroe, Texas; one brother, Owen Jordan and his wife Marie of Winnfield, La; one sister, Mildred Shelton and her husband Jimmy of Shreveport, La; seven grandchilthen, Scott Bruce and his wife Kelly, Shellye Gamer and her husband Brandon, Joel Bruce and his wife Desirae, Steven Bruce and his wife Sarah, all of Georgetown, La., Rebecca Bruce, William Moore, both of Natchitoches, La. and Denise Moore of Houston, Texas; five great- grandchildren, Daylon and Morgan Bruce, Kaylee and Tyler Garner, and Maggie Bruce. Funeral services were held at the Big Creek Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2005, with Rev. Terry Bartley and Rev. Lamar Carpenter officiating. Interment followed at Jordan Hill Cemetery in Winnfield, La. under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield, LA.****** Leo Guice Davison Leo Guice Davison was born on September 30, 1919 to Mack C. and Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Coleman Davison, at the family home near Montgomery, Louisiana. He passed from this life on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 in Natchitoches, LA. He married Lora Mae Darbonne Davison, a native of Melville, LA and they spent most of their married life in Winn and Grant Parishes. For many years, Leo, along with his brother J.C., owned and operated the Davison Sawmill near the family home in Winn Parish. In later years. Leo was well known for his fine gardens. He loved making things grow, and he and Lora Mae shared fresh vegetables with many. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mack and Betty Davison, and two brothers, J.C. Davison and Charles Davidson. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Gertrude Melder of Tyler, TX; five brothers, I. D. Davidson of Montgomery, La., Roy D. Davison of Montgomery, La, E. B. Davidson of Montgomery,La., Jerry Davidson of Montgomery, La., Clyde Davidson of Montgomery, La; and a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 19, 2005 at Mt. Zion Cemetery near Montgomery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield. Friends may post online messages of condolence by visiting www.southernfuneralhome.com.********************** Yeka Michelle Price Miss Yeka Michelle Price, age 32, of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday May 10, 2005. Miss Price is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, the late Robert Price, Sr. and the late Marie Price. She is survived by her parents Robert and Ada Price (Winnfield, Louisiana); two sisters, Ramona and Shania Price (Winnfield, Louisiana): two brothers, Patrick Anderson and Robert Price, Jr. (Winnfield, Louisiana): her maternal grandparents, Johnny and Jessie Anderson (Winnfield, Louisiana); five uncles, Robert Anderson, Sr. (Winnfield, Louisiana), Glen Anderson (Dallas. Texas), Kinnon Anderson (Winnfield, Louisiana), John A. Anderson (Winnfield, Louisiana) and R.B. Price (Winnfield, Louisiana): one aunt, Alice Luke (Winnfield, Louisiana); one great aunt, Zeffie L. Coleman (Winnfield, Louisiana); and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Winnfield Funeral Home on Monday, May 16, 2005 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Tommy Hamms officiating. Interment followed at the Winnfield Cemetery under the direction of the Winnfield Funeral Home.********************** Robert Wayne Courts Mr. Robert Wayne Courts, age 57, of Winnfield, La., passed away Saturday, May 21, 2005, at the Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, La. Mr. Courts served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was the son of the late Robert Courts and the late Dorothy (Wigley) Courts. He is also survived by his wife Emma Jean Courts of Winnfield, La; one Daughter, Connie Beams of Oklahoma City, Okia; and one Son, Robby Dean of Weston, La. Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield, La., where the family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Sunday, May 22, 2005 and from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM Monday, May 23, 2005. Funeral services will be held at Southern Funeral Home at 10:30 AM Monday, May 23, 2005, with Rev. Bob Braley and Rev. Donnie Wise officiating. Interment will be at Garden Of Memories Cemetery in Jonesboro, La.********************** Frankie Love Moss Moran Her Story Frankie Love Moss Moran was born December 27, 1918 in Winnfield, LA to the union of Frank and Lorenza Webster Moss. She attended the Winn Parish Training School under the principalship of Professor Zuma Bell and J.A. Simpson. At an early age she joined Morning Star B.C. under the pastorage of Rev. H.Y. Bell. On May 5, 1940. Frankie Love married Willie Allen Moran. To this union were born six children. Frankie resided in Winnfield where her children were born. Frankie Love was a very gifted seamstress and good basketball player in high school. Frankie Love and Willie Allen migrated to Saginaw, MI in 1953 where they resided for over 30 years; she worked at the Trinity Lutheran Private School and worked for Jacks Catering Service. She attended the Tabernacle B.C. under Rev. R.B. Austin. She was president of the nurse's guild for several years and worked with the hospitality committee. Her favorite hymn was "Pray for Me," she hummed this song whenever she was cooking, cleaning or sewing. She did not recognize her family members for several years due to her long battle with Alzheimer Disease. Frankie leaves to cherish her memories the love of her life Willie Allen, L. Bernard (Ercell), Frances Buggs, Willie Jr., Ronald, Leta Manuel (Harry) who preceded her, Renee' Moran Stanford and one adoptive granddaughter Tylanda Moran. Two sisters Doretha Bories (Leonard), Lola Webb, Donald Moss (Camilla), one loving sister in law, Mildred Moss (Roy), she was preceded in death by Glen, Roy, Louise Moss and Delores Moss Thompson. Ten grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and two loving friends Ercell Edmond and Mattie Davis and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends.********************** Marion Jean Abrams Marion Jean Abrams passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2005 from a brief illness in Westwego, LA at the age of 61. Ms. Abrams was a former resident of Sikes. She was preceded in death by her father William Charles Abrams, Jr. She is survived by her mother and step father Hazel and Borace Dominick of Westwego, LA; a daughter, Brandy Abrams and granddaughter, Cora Abrams of Westwego, LA; a brother, Charles N. Abrams of Independence, LA; several nieces and nephews and also many cousins including Olive Ann Willis and Martha Jane Jordan of Winnfield, La. Services were held Thursday, May 19, 2005 in the Chapel of Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero, LA. Interment followed in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA.