Obituaries from THE HAMMOND DAILY STAR, June 2003; Hammond, Tangipahoa Parish, LA.  
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June 02, 2003 
* Dennis M. Vining
* Santa Marie Monistere Saladino

 
DENNIS M. VINING
      Dennis M. Vining, 55, died May 26, 2003, at his residence in Hammond.
      He was an Army veteran and a 29-year employee at Southeastern Louisiana 
University, where he worked as a refrigeration mechanics foreman.
      He was also president of Hammond High School's Booster Club and had been active 
in the club for many years.
      He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Liz" Cook Vining of Hammond; two 
daughters, Laura Terrebonne of Crossville, Tenn., and Christine Jones of Tickfaw; a son, 
Gerald J. Rousseau; two sisters, Viola Guiffreda of Ponchatoula and Alberta Meyers of 
Bedico; two brothers, Kenneth and Gary Wayne Vining, both of Ponchatoula; and four 
grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Ray and Corine Perilloux Vining; a 
sister, Esther Gordon; and three brothers, Walter L., Otto and Douglas Vining.
      Visitation will be today at Harry McNeely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 
p.m. to 10 p.m., with a 7 p.m. vigil service. Visitation will continue Monday after 8 until 
9:30 a.m. The Dominican Fathers will conduct the funeral and a 10 a.m. Mass of 
Christian Burial at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Hammond. Burial will be in 
Ponchatoula Cemetery.
      In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Dennis Vining 
Scholarship Fund, c/o Laura Terrebonne, 216 Azalea Ave., Hammond 70403. The 
scholarship will benefit local school children.

SANTA MARIE MONISTERE SALADINO
HARVEY - Santa Marie Monistere Saladino, 73, died May 30, 2003, at her residence.
      She is survived by her husband, Vincent Saladino; three sons, Vincent D., Kenneth J. 
and Steven G. Saladino; two daughters, Mary Ann Romano and Bernadette Saladino; two 
brothers, Albert and Sam Monistere; two sisters, Lena C. Alfonso and Lillian Saladino; 
six grandchildren and two stepgrandchildren; and one great-grandson and two stepgreat-
grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her parents, Michaeli Angelo and Pelegrina Nicolosi 
Monistere; four brothers, Chris, Charles, Joseph and Anthony Monistere; and four sisters, 
Mary Ann Cook, Mary Lucy DiMaggio, Catherine Saladino and Mary Galiano.
      Visitation will be today at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, 
Harvey, from 6 to 11 p.m. and Monday from 8 to 10:30 a.m. The funeral will follow at 11 
a.m. at Infant Jesus of Prague Catholic Church, Harvey. Burial will be in Westlawn 
Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna. 


June 02, 2003 
* Ernest Dykes, 81, Wilmer
 
ERNEST DYKES
      WILMER - Ernest "Buster" Dykes, 81, died Saturday, May 31, 2003, at St. Tammany 
Hospital, Covington.
      A retired dairyman, he was a member of Wilmer Baptist Church.
      Survivors include his wife, Lexie Crowe Dykes of Wilmer; two sons, Ken and Milton 
Dykes, both of Franklinton; four daughters, Diane Strickland of Kentwood, Betty Brooks 
of Tylertown, Janie Smith and Mary Tate, both of Franklinton; 20 grandchildren, 33 
great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
      Four grandchildren preceded him in death.
      Visitation will be today at Crain Funeral Home, Franklinton, from 6 to 10 p.m. and 
Tuesday at Wilmer Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until the funeral at 11. The Rev. Richard 
Magee, the Rev. Duane Ball, the Rev. Jerry Cox and the Rev. Stan Statham will officiate. 
Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
       

June 03, 2003 
* Bethel Taylor Butler, 94, Ponchatoula
* Norman Wesley Dugas, 42, Holden
* Ny'Keria Chavae McKnight, infant, Kentwood
* Alexander Joseph Petho Sr., 79, Hungarian Settlement

 
BETHEL TAYLOR BUTLER
      PONCHATOULA - Bethel Taylor Butler, 94, died Saturday, May 31, 2003, at North 
Oaks Medical Center, Hammond.
      She was a native of Sharon, Okla.
      She is survived by one daughter, Clesta McAlphine of Lewisville, Texas; one son, 
Robert Butler of Ponchatoula; one sister, Arlene Valentine of Colorado Springs, Colo.; 
four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Butler; her parents, Charles and 
Nona Wood Taylor; seven siblings and two great-grandchildren.
      Visitation will be Thursday at Westside Baptist Church from 10 a.m. until the Rev. 
Jay McIntosh conducts the funeral at 11. A graveside service will be Saturday at 10 a.m. 
at Altus Cemetery, Altus, Oklahoma.
      In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bethel Taylor Butler Stained Glass 
Memorial, c/o Westside Baptist Church, 40375 W. I-55 Service Road, Ponchatoula, LA 
70454.
      Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge.
      
NORMAN WESLEY DUGAS
      HOLDEN - Norman Wesley Dugas, 42, died Saturday, May 31, 2003, at his home.
      He is survived by his mother, Carolyn Avants of Holden; his father, Nelson J. Dugas; 
his sister, Alice Ross of Ponchatoula; his brother, Richard LeBlanc of Hammond; and a 
half-sister, Anna R. Archer of Donaldsonville.
      He was preceded in death by his half-brother, Nelson J. Dugas Jr.; his grandmother, 
Elsie Gill; and his step-grandfather, Milton Gill.
      Visitation will be Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Ray Johnson conducts the 
funeral at noon. Burial will be in St. Martin Cemetery, Belle Rose.
      Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, is in charge.
      
NY'KERIA CHAVAE MCKNIGHT
      KENTWOOD - Ny'Keria Chavae McKnight, 8 days old, died Friday, May 30, 2003.
      Survivors include the infant's mother, Nyoka McKnight of Kentwood; father 
Chadrick Brown of Kentwood; grandmothers Juliet McKnight and Lolita Brown, both of 
Kentwood; grandfathers, Ellis McKnight and Robert Williams, both of Kentwood.
      The Rev. Lee Allen Pounds conducted a graveside service today at Sweethome 
Baptist Church Cemetery, Kentwood.
      Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, was in charge.
      
ALEXANDER JOSEPH PETHO SR.
      HUNGARIAN SETTLEMENT - Alexander Joseph Petho Sr., 79, died Monday, June 
2, 2003, at his home.
      He was a native of Hungarian Settlement in Albany, a decorated World War II 
veteran, past commander of Tucker A. Gregoire American Legion Post 258 of 
Springfield. He was a member of AMVETS Post 68, Hungarian Settlement Historical 
Society and Disabled Veterans Association. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic 
Church and retired as an operating engineer from Kaiser Aluminum in Baton Rouge.
      He is survived by his wife, Franca Franz Petho of Hungarian Settlement, Albany; one 
son, Alexander J. Petho Jr.; two daughters, Juliana Robert Roberson and Laura Johnson, 
all of Hungarian Settlement, Albany; one brother, Rudolph Petho of Hammond; two 
sisters, Ruby Petho of Natalbany and Velma Kovach of Hammond; six grandchildren and 
six great-grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, Juliana Albert Petho Vass and Nicholas 
Petho Sr.; four sisters, Rose Kish, Goldie Ervin, Priscilla Biben and Juliana Petho; five 
brothers, Nicholas Petho, Albert Petho, Andrew Petho, William Petho and Ernest Petho.
      Visitation will be Tuesday at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, from 6 to 9 p.m. and 
Wednesday at St. Margaret's Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
      Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, is in charge.
      


June 04, 2003 
* John Ard, 68, Tickfaw
* Reba McKaskill Baham, 65, Covington
* Ora Lee Bond, 71, Saginaw, Mich.
* Eva S. Knight, 92, Amite
* Calvin L. Populis, 66, Slidell
* Helen Terrell, 94, Ponchatoula
* Laura Campise Trahan, 55, Tickfaw
* Audrey Wells, 53, Hammond
* Helen M. Winston, 67, Covington

 
JOHN ARD
      TICKFAW - John Ard, 68, died Saturday, May 31, 2003.
      He was a truck driver.
      Survivors include his wife, Diane Ard of Tickfaw; one daughter, Loretta Ard of 
Upland, Calif.; four sons, Frederick Miller of Las Vegas, Kenneth Ard of Fayetteville, 
N.C., John Ard Jr. of Upland and Richard Earl Ard of Atlanta.
      Visitation will be Saturday at Greater Refuge Temple, Amite, from 10 a.m. until the 
funeral at 11. Burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond.

REBA MCKASKILL BAHAM
      COVINGTON - Reba McKaskill Baham, 65, died Monday, June 2, 2003, at 
Lakeview Regional Medical Center.
      Survivors include her husband, Floyd Baham; two daughters, Monique Laurent of 
Baton Rouge and Sondi Hegwood of Covington; one son, Steven Baham of Covington; 
and nine grandchildren.
      The funeral was today at Bethel Reform Methodist Church, and burial was in Wilson 
Cemetery 2, Covington.
      Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge.

ORA LEE BOND
      SAGINAW, Mich. - Ora Lee Bond, 71, died Thursday, May 29, 2003.
      She was a native of Ponchatoula.
      Survivors include one daughter, Cynthia Ford of Ponchatoula; one son, Marvin 
Daniels of Oceanside, Calif.; one sister, Helen Bolden of New Orleans; one brother, 
Ernest Dixon of Baker; her mother, Doretha Johnson of Oceanside; three grandchildren 
and two great-grandchildren.
      Her husband, Carl Bond; and her father, Joe Dixon preceded her in death.
      Visitation will be today at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, from 4 to 9 p.m. 
The Rev. Carl Coleman will conduct the funeral Thursday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in 
Ponchatoula Cemetery.
      
EVA S. KNIGHT
      AMITE - Eva S. Knight, 92, died Tuesday, June 3, 2003, at Hood Memorial Hospital, 
Amite.
      She was a housewife and native of Gurdon, Ark.
      Survivors include two daughters, Gloria Richardson of Chesbrough and Loretta K. 
Binder of Amite; one son, Sam Knight of Amite; eight grandchildren and 13 great-
grandchildren.
      Her husband, Henry S. Knight; her parents, John Henry and Ida Kay Scoggins; and 
three brothers preceded her in death.
      Visitation will be today at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 7 to 9 p.m. and 
Thursday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. John David Stewart conducts the funeral at 11. 
Burial will be in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola.

CALVIN L. POPULIS
      SLIDELL - Calvin L. Populis, 66, died Friday, May 30, 2003, at Slidell Memorial 
Hospital of congestive heart failure.
      A native of Folsom, he was pastor of Slidell Christ Gospel Church and a U.S. Army 
veteran.
      Survivors include his wife, Ann Populis; two sons, William R. Populis and Calvin L. 
Populis Jr.; three daughters, Dolores Populis, Beulah Annie Collins and Rebekah Boos; 
two stepdaughters, Cynthia Chisham and Tammy Shilo; two brothers, Ronald and Donald 
Baham; two sisters, Patsy Baham and Betsy Creel; and eight grandchildren.
      The funeral was Tuesday, and burial was in Slidell Memorial Cemetery. 
      Schoen Funeral Home, Slidell, was in charge.
      
HELEN TERRELL
      PONCHATOULA - Helen "Granny" Terrell, 94, died Monday, June 2, 2003, Belle 
Maison Nursing Home, Ponchatoula.
      She was a native of Springfield.
      Survivors include one daughter, Inez George of Springfield; 14 grandchildren, 21 
great-grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.
      Visitation will be Friday at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Denham Springs, 
from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Willie White conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in St. 
James Church Cemetery, Springfield.

LAURA CAMPISE TRAHAN
      TICKFAW - Laura "Peachie" Campise Trahan, 55, died June 3, 2003. 
      She was a native of Houma.
      Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced with Harry McKneely & Son 
Funeral Home, Hammond.

AUDREY WELLS
      Audrey Wells, 53, died Sunday, June 1, 2003, at Chalmette Medical Center.
      Survivors include one daughter, Kim Wells of Hammond; two sons, Carl Wells Jr. of 
Baton Rouge and Jarred Wells of Hammond; two sisters, Janet Stevenson of Hammond 
and Michelle Gibson of New Orleans; three brothers, Ronald Gibson of Ponchatoula, 
Walter Gibson of Natalbany, and Bernard Gibson Jr. of Hammond; and seven 
grandchildren.
      Visitation will be today at Greenfield Baptist Church, Hammond, from 4 to 8 p.m. 
The Rev. Jerry Hanible will conduct the funeral Thursday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in 
Greenlawn Cemetery, Hammond.
      N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge.

HELEN M. WINSTON
      COVINGTON - Helen M. Winston, 67, died Friday, May 30, 2003, at St. Tammany 
Parish Hospital, Covington.
      Survivors include her husband, Robert Winston of Covington; one daughter, Brenda 
Paul of Covington; two stepdaughters, Denise and Cynthia Winston, both of Milwaukee; 
two sons, Tommy Garrett and Bobby Garrett, both of Covington; one stepson, Robert 
Winston Jr. of Milwaukee; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
      Her mother, father, two sisters, Ruby Brown and Willie Mae Ellis; two brothers, 
William Robertson Jr. and Connie White; all preceded her in death.
      Visitation will be today at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, Covington, from 6 p.m. 
until the funeral at 8. Dismissal will be Thursday at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Wilson 
Cemetery.
      Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge.


June 05, 2003 
* Hugh Lee Albin, 65, Hammond
* Olivet Bowles, 76, Amite
* Thomas H. Burt Jr., 83, Hammond
* Helen Terrell, 94, Ponchatoula
* Laura Campise Trahan, 55, Houma

 
      HUGH LEE ALBIN
      Hugh Lee Albin, 65, died Tuesday, June 3, 2003, at his home.
      A native of Independence, he was a pipe fitter with P&S Local 60, New Orleans, and 
a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict.
      Survivors include four daughters, Laurie Jusseawne of Orlando, Fla., Felicia Trahan, 
Gina Albin and Heather Albin, all of Slidell; one son, Jeff Albin of Boston, Mass.; four 
grandchildren; six sisters, Marguerite Clement of Hammond, Catherine Smith, Esther 
Sandifer and Helen Rawlins of Baton Rouge, Mattie L. Lee of Liverpool and Linda 
Stewart of Albany; two brothers, Willis Albin of Covington, and Lansing Albin of 
Magnolia, Ark.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, Antoine and Audis Hoover Albin. 
      Visitation will be Friday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 
6 to 10 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. John Sandifer conducts the funeral 
at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Birtue Jenkins Family Cemetery, Bush.

OLIVET BOWLES
      AMITE - Olivet Bowles, 76, died Monday, June 2, 2003, at her home.
      She was a native of Bolivar.
      Survivors include her husband, David Bowles Jr.; step-son, David Shawn Bowles of 
New Orleans; one daughter, Linda Brown Saffore of Nashville, Tenn.; step-daughter, 
Bridgette Winchester of New Orleans; four sisters, Celestine Carter of Bolivar, Barbara 
Brumfield of New Orleans, Cora Lee Williams and Emma Jean Rome, both of Baton 
Rouge; four brothers, Claude Wilson and Johnny Brumfield, both of Bolivar, David 
Wilson of New Orleans, and James Brumfield of Kentwood.
      Visitation will be Friday at Grant Chapel AME Church, Amite, from 5 until the wake 
service at 7 p.m. The Rev. Alexander Giles will conduct the funeral Saturday at 1 p.m. 
Burial will be in Butler Cemetery, Amite.
      Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge.
      
THOMAS H. BURT JR.
      Thomas H. Burt Jr., 83, died Wednesday, June 4, 2003, at North Oaks Medical 
Center, Hammond.
      Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced with Harry McKneely & Son 
Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge.
      
HELEN TERRELL
      PONCHATOULA - Helen "Granny" Terrell, 94, died Monday, June 2, 2003, Belle 
Maison Nursing Home, Ponchatoula.
      She was a native of Springfield.
      Survivors include one daughter, Inez George of Springfield; 14 grandchildren, 21 
great-grandchildren and 32 great-great-grandchildren.
      Visitation will be Friday at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Denham Springs, 
from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Willie White conducts the funeral at 11 a.m. Burial will be in 
St. James Church Cemetery, Springfield.
                  
LAURA CAMPISE TRAHAN
      HOUMA - Laura "Peachie" Campise Trahan, 55, died Tuesday, June 3, 2003.
      She was a native of Tickfaw, homemaker and a member of St. Anthony Catholic 
Church.
      Survivors include her husband, Michael John Trahan Sr. of Houma; stepchildren, 
Michael J. Trahan Jr. and Jina Trahan, both of Houma, and Mark Trahan of Beaumont, 
Texas; brothers, Roy Campise, Peter Campise Sr., Steve Campise Sr. and Salvadore 
Campise Sr., all of Tickfaw; sisters, Mary Costa of Loranger, Betty Lund of Poplarville, 
Miss., Lena Lehman of Ponchatoula, and Rose Scott of Tickfaw.
      She was preceded in death by her parents, Paschal Paul Campise and Frances Gentille 
Campise.
      Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 5 
to 9 p.m., and Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home, 5899 Highway 311, Houma, from 8 until 
the funeral at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery, Houma.
      Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, and Chauvin Funeral Home, 
Houma, are both in charge.      


June 06, 2003 
* John Ard, 68, Tickfaw
* Alice Mae Erwin Braddock, 85, Lakeland, Tenn.
* Thomas Herman Burt Jr., 83, Hammond
* Angela Cotton, 25, Tickfaw
* Gladys Holland, 80, Independence
* Jarla James, 2, Amite
* Blanche Oubre Kugler, 92, Norco
* Frances Robertson, 52, Houston
 
JOHN ARD
      TICKFAW - John Ard, 68, died Saturday, May 31, 2003.
      He was a truck driver and native of Hammond.
      Survivors include his wife, Diane Ard of Tickfaw; one daughter, Loretta Ard; three 
sons, Kenneth Ard, John Ard Jr. and Richard Earl Ard; seven sisters, Revonne Lloyd, 
Doretha White, Mary Ard, Sara Jackson, Irma Ard, Christine Ard and Irene Ard.; two 
brothers, Willie and Jerome Ard; his mother, Unia Bell Chaney; five grandchildren and 
one great-grandchild.
      Visitation will be Saturday at Greater Refuge Temple, Amite, from 10 until the 
funeral at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond.
      Visitation will be Saturday from 10 until Rev. Joseph Ricard conducts the funeral at 
Greater Refuge Temple, Amite. Burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond.
      Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge.
      
ALICE MAE ERWIN BRADDOCK
      LAKELAND, Tenn. - Alice Mae Erwin Braddock, 85, died Wednesday, May 21, 
2003, at her home.
      She was a homemaker and former resident of Hammond. She was a member of 
United Methodist Church of Hammond. 
      Survivors include her son, Reginald F. Braddock III of Lakeland; two sisters, Julia 
Rasberry and Iris Harris, both of Denham Springs; three grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren.
      Her husband, Reginald F. Braddock Jr. preceded her in death.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Society.
      Bartlett Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 
      
THOMAS HERMAN BURT JR.
      Thomas "Buster" Herman Burt Jr., 83, died Wednesday at North Oaks Medical 
Center, Hammond.
      A native of New Orleans, he was a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel veteran 
of World War II and owner and operator of T.H. Burt & Son.
      Survivors include his wife, Audrey Pavitt Burt of Hammond; two daughters, Colleen 
Burt of Hammond, and Karen Coker of St. Augustine, Fla.; one son, Wayne Thomas Burt 
of Hammond; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
      His parents, Thomas Herman nd Philomena Sauve Burt; his brothers, Ben Allen Burt; 
and one sisters, Eugenie Burt Kerr preceded him in death.
      Visitation will be Saturday at St. Albert Catholic Center, Hammond, from 10 a.m. 
until Mass at 11 a.m. conducted by the Rev. Sean Sheehy. Burial will be in Greenlawn 
Cemetery.
      Flowers and donations may be made to St. Albert the Great Catholic Student Center, 
409 W. Dakota St., Hammond, LA 70401, or to a charity of ones choice.
      Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge.
      
ANGELA COTTON
      TICKFAW - Angela Cotton, 25, died Sunday, June 1, 2003, at North Oaks Medical 
Center, Hammond.
      Survivors include one daughter, Alvia Cotton; her mother, Naomi Williams; two 
sisters, Tasha Williams, and Regina Harper; four brothers, Brandon Williams, Reginald 
Harper, Michael Johnson and Peter Gorman; and her husband, Alvin Cotton.
      Her father, Albert Johnson; and her grandparents, Roy and Charlestin Williams 
preceded her in death.
      Visitation will be Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond. 
The Rev. Carl Coleman will conduct the funeral Monday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in 
Ponchatoula Cemetery.
      
GLADYS HOLLAND
      INDEPENDENCE - Gladys Holland, 80, died Saturday, May 31, 2003, at West 
Jefferson Medical Center.
      She was a homemaker.
      Survivors include four daughters, Queen Ella Green of Independence, Deborah 
Harvey, Leartine Morgan of Marrero, and Elois Jefferson of Marietta, Ga.; six sons, 
Thomas Holland Jr. of Hammond, Melvin Holland of South Bend, Indiana, Lionell 
Holland of Tuscan, Arizona, Larry Holland and William Holland, both of Independence, 
and Charles Holland of Roseland; one brother, Travis Barnett of Independence.
      Her husband, Thomas Holland Sr.; her father, George Barnett; her mother, Ruby 
Barnett; and one brother, Ricks "Midge" Barnett preceded him in death.
      The Rev. Samuel Richardson will conduct the funeral tonight at 7:30 at Mount Olive 
Baptist Church. Dismissal will be Saturday at East Side COGIC at 11 a.m. Burial will be 
in Barnett Cemetery, Independence.
      Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge.
      
JARLA JAMES
      AMITE - Jarla James, 2, died Tuesday, June 3, 2003, at Oschner Foundation 
Hospital.
      Survivors are her parents, Jarvis James and Tiffany Ard of Amite.
      The funeral was today at Butler's AME Zion Church, Amite. Burial was in Holden 
Circle Cemetery, Amite.
      N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. 
      
BLANCHE OUBRE KUGLER
      NORCO - Blanche Oubre Kugler, 92, died Wednesday, June 4, 2003, at St. Charles 
Parish Hospital. 
      She was a native of Vacherie, a member of Ladies Alter Society, American Legion 
Auxiliary Post 195, St. Charles Council on Aging and the St. Charles Senior Citizens 
Club. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Norco.
      Survivors include Doris K. St. Martin, Emile J. Kugler, Leona K. Durapau, Barry 
Kugler, Kirk Kugler, Sandy K. Weber; 25 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and six 
great-great-grandchildren.
      Her husband, Emile Kugler; her parents, Wiltz and Irma Stein Oubre; son, John G. 
Kugler, seven brothers and sisters; and four grandchildren preceded her in death.
      The funeral was today and burial was at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery.
      H.C. Alexander Funeral Home, Norco, was in charge.
      
FRANCES ROBERTSON
      HOUSTON - Frances "Frankie" Robertson, 52, died Tuesday, June 3, 2003, at 
Tombal Hospital, Houston.
      He was a 15 veteran of the Houston Police Department.
      Survivors include his wife, Sharly Bradway Robertson; five daughters, Sandra 
Wilson, Tammy Pinestraw, Lakisha Benjamin, Tameca Veals and Frances Robertson; 
four sons, Frankie Robertson, Timothy Benjamin, Kendrick and Jamond Robertson; five 
sisters, Lucille Morris, Patricia Adams, Evelyn Lloyd, Erma Barze and Marsha Ricard; 
nine brothers, Hullon Vining, Hollis McAurthor, Larry, Robert Earl, Ernest Roy , James, 
Melvin, Keith and Chuck Robertson; and 14 grandchildren.
      The L.T. Maryland will conduct the funeral Sunday at 7 p.m. at Lincoln Park Baptist 
Church, Hammond. Burial will be Monday at 1 p.m. in Houston Memorial Park, 
Houston.
      N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge.
      


June 09, 2003 
* Jimmie D. Brooks, 74, Fluker
* William Kropog Sr., 70, Springfield

 
JIMMIE D. BROOKS
            FLUKER-Jimmie D. Brooks, 74, died Wednesday, June 4, 2003, at his home in 
Fluker.
      A native of Burce, MS, he worked as a laborer. 
      Survivors include a son, William P. Brooks of Fluker; three daughters, Cynthia 
Brooks Jones and Margaret B. Cyrian, both of Fluker, and Patricia Ann Brooks of 
Roseland; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Katie Brooks; his wife, 
Margaret Ross Brooks; a sister, Corneilea Shinn; two brothers and four sisters.
      Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 until 7 p.m. when Pastor Billy Johnson conducts 
the funeral in the Angelic Funeral Home. 
      Dismissal will be on Wednesday at 11 a.m.
      Burial will be in the Tangipahoa Cemetery.
      
WILLIAM KROPOG SR.
      SPRINGFIELD-William "Bill" Kropog Sr., 70, died Friday at his home.
      A native of Springfield and former longtime resident of Bogalus, he worked at the 
Bogalusa Paper Mill for almost 30 years where he retired as the technical director. He 
was a longtime member of the Annunciation Catholic Church and School, where he 
served as it's first school board president, and was also a longtime active member of the 
Knights of Columbus, Council 1819, in Bogalusa, where he served as Grand Knight. 
      Survivors include his wife, Barbara E. Kropog of Springfield; two sons, William 
Kropog Jr. of Covington and Jean Christopher M. Kropog of Springfield; a daughter, 
Michelle Elizabeth K. Duhe of Mandeville; three brothers, Steve Kropog of San 
Francisco, CA, Joseph Kropog of Albany and Alex Kropog of Springfield; three sisters, 
Elizabeth Kelly of Troy, AL, Pauline Frisbie of Springfield, and Helen Gottchalk of 
Goodbee; three grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Elizabeth Juhasz Kropog; three 
brothers, Mike, John Paul and George Kropog.
      Visitation will be today from 6 p.m. until 10 and on Monday from 8 a.m. until 10:30. 
      Religious services will start at 11 a.m. on Monday at St. Margaret Catholic Church in 
Albany with Monsignor Leo Guillot officiating.
      Burial will be in St. Margaret Catholic Church Cemetery.
      
       
June 09, 2003 
* William "Bill" Kropog Sr., 70, Springfield.
* Lucius Marion McCoy, 76, Loranger.
* Joel Paysse, 56, Tickfaw.

 
WILLIAM KROPOG SR.
      SPRINGFIELD - William "Bill" Kropog Sr., 70, died Friday, June 6, 2003, at his 
home in Springfield.
      A native of Springfield and former longtime resident of Bogalusa, he worked at the 
Bogalusa Paper Mill for almost 30 years where he retired as the technical director.
      He was a longtime member of the Annunciation Catholic Church and School, where 
he served as its first school board president and was a longtime active member of the 
Knights of Columbus, Council 1819, in Bogalusa, where he served as grand knight. 
      Survivors include his wife, Barbara E. Kropog of Springfield; two sons, William 
Kropog Jr. of Covington and Jean Christopher M. Kropog of Springfield; a daughter, 
Michelle Elizabeth K. Duhe of Mandeville; three brothers, Steve Kropog of San 
Francisco, Joseph Kropog of Albany and Alex Kropog of Springfield; three sisters, 
Elizabeth Kelly of Troy, Ala., Pauline Frisbie of Springfield, and Helen Gottchalk of 
Goodbee; three grandchildren.
      His parents, Mike and Elizabeth Juhasz Kropog, preceded her in death, as did three 
brothers, Mike, John Paul and George Kropog.
      The Rev. Leo Guillot conducted the funeral today at St. Margaret Catholic Church in 
Albany. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
      Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge.
      
LUCIUS MARION MCCOY
      LORANGER - Lucius Marion McCoy, 76, died Sunday, June 8, 2003, at his home.
      A native of Loranger, he was a member of New Zion Baptist Church, a member of 
American Legion Post 255 and a World War II veteran.
      Survivors include four daughters, Charlene Sloan of Kentwood, Elizabeth Klein and 
Rosalie M. Ogima, both of Loranger, and Shirley Overmier of Covington; 13 
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Harper McCoy; and his parents, Alvis 
and Lillie Berne.
      The funeral was today at 2 p.m., and burial was in Lanier Cemetery, Loranger.
      Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge.
            
JOEL PAYSSE
      TICKFAW - Joel Paysse, 56, died Saturday, June 7, 2003, in St. Bernard.
      Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced with Harry McKneely & Son 
Funeral Home, Hammond.
      
       
June 10, 2003 
* Bridget Anne Legendre Darlington, 30, Baton Rouge
* Olga Theresa Theriot Guillot, 72, Hammond
* Thomas J. Hogan Sr., 80, Hico, Texas
* Joel David Paysse, 56, Tickfaw

 
BRIDGET ANNE LEGENDRE DARLINGTON
      BATON ROUGE - Bridget Anne Legendre Darlington, 30, died Monday, June 9, 
2003, after a battle with cancer.
      She was a native of Vacherie and a graduate of E.D. White Catholic School in 
Thibodaux and Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge with a bachelor of science 
degree in quantitative business analysis. She was most recently the research director for 
Grubb & Ellis/Coldstream Real Estate Advisors, Inc. in Bedford, N.H., and a former 
research analyst for the Louisiana Legislative Fiscal Office in Baton Rouge.
      She is survived by her husband, Andrew Carey Darlington of Baton Rouge; her 
parents, Percy J. Legendre Jr. and Elaine Waguespack Legendre of Vacherie; two 
brothers, Percy Legendre III of Tampa, Fla., and Reginald Legendre of DeRidder; six 
sisters, Lynette L. Eliser of St. Amant, Angela L. James and Elaine L. Curley, both of 
Alexandria, Natalie L. Harper of Baton Rouge, Lenore L. Charlton of Bluffton, S.C., and 
Helen L. Bohan of Bedford, N.H.; and her paternal grandmother, Vernice Peltier 
Legendre of Westwego.
      She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Francis and Cecile 
Schexnayder Waguespack Sr.; and her paternal grandfather, Percy J. Legendre Sr.
      Visitation will be today at St. Philip Catholic Church, Vacherie, from 7 to 9 p.m. and 
Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Louis E. Sklar III conducts a mass of Christian 
burial at 11. Burial will be in St. Philip Mausoleum, Vacherie.
      In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 
Foundation and E.D. White Catholic High School Memorial Fund.
      H.C. Alexander Funeral Home, Lutcher, is in charge of arrangements.

OLGA THERESA THERIOT GUILLOT
      Olga Theresa Theriot Guillot, 72, died Monday, June 9, 2003, at her home.
      She was a native of Paincortville.
      Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harry McKneely and 
Son Funeral Home, Hammond.

THOMAS J. HOGAN SR.
      HICO, Texas - Thomas J. "Tom" Hogan Sr., 80, died Sunday, June 8, 2003, at his 
home.
      He was a native and lifelong resident of Vicksburg, Miss., a member of the Dixie 
Division of Company B, Culkin Lions Club, Sheet Metal Local 406, Knights of 
Columbus and St. Paul Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War 
II and was the owner of Hogan Sheet Metal Co. for some 60 years before retiring in 
1998. He moved to Hico, Texas, in August.
      He is survived by his wife, Mary W. Hogan of Hico, Texas; two daughters, Marianne 
Nsour of Fremont, Calif., and Susan Schepens of Richland, Wash.; six sons, Thomas 
Hogan Jr. of Hammond, Michael Hogan of Edwards, Miss., Jerome Hogan and Philip 
Hogan, both of Hico, and Martin Hogan and Denis Hogan, both of Vicksburg; one 
brother, Danny Hogan of New Roads; two sisters, Mable Ellington of Natchez, Miss., and 
Lucy Sutterfield of Yazoo City, Miss.; 20 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Lucy Roddy Hogan; one son, 
Patrick; two brothers and one sister.
      Visitation will be Wednesday at Frank J. Fisher Funeral Home, Vicksburg, from 5 to 
7 p.m. with the Knights of Columbus prayers beginning at 7, followed by rosary prayer 
services. The Rev. Patrick Farrell will conduct a Mass of resurrection Thursday at St. 
Paul Catholic Church, Vicksburg, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, 
Vicksburg, Miss.
      Donations may be made in memory of Thomas J. "Tom" Hogan Sr. to St. Aloysius 
High School, 1900 Grove St., Vicksburg, MS 39180.

LARRY RAY KNIGHT
      HOLDEN - A memorial service for the cremation of Larry Ray Knight, 48, was 
conducted by the Rev. Keith Payne on Sunday. He died Wednesday, May 28, 2003, at his 
home.
      He is survived by his wife, Debra McLeod Knight of Holden; four sons, Jonathan, 
Christopher and Jacob Knight, all of Holden, and Daniel Knight of Independence; one 
daughter, Dee Knight Tullos of Watson; three brothers, three sisters and five 
grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Jesse Knight and Lois Knight; two 
sisters and two brothers.
      Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge.

JOEL DAVID PAYSSE
      TICKFAW - Joel David Paysse, 56, died Saturday, June 7, 2003, from causes 
undetermined.
      He was a native of New Orleans, a U.S. Navy veteran of Vietnam and was employed 
as an engineer for Petroleum Services.
      He is survived by his wife, Sharon Lee Paysse; two daughters, Toni Lynn and Jonell 
Marie Paysse; one sister, Susan Paysse; two brothers, Wayne C. Paysse Sr. and Thomas 
Lloyd Paysse; and five grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, Bryant W. Paysse and Mabel Taylor Paysse 
McKinney; and two brothers, Bryant W. Paysse Jr. and Douglas Eugene Paysse.
      Visitation will be Thursday at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home, Hammond, 
from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Wayne C. Paysse conducts the Mass at 11 a.m. Burial will be 
in Tickfaw Catholic Cemetery.


June 11, 2003 
* Olga Theresa Theriot Guillot, 72, Hammond
* Clifton Ray Harris, 51, Hammond
* Mary Nell Cain Woodard, 82, Kentwood

 
OLGA THERESA THERIOT GUILLOT
      Olga Theresa Theriot Guillot, 72, died Monday, June 9, 2003, at her home.
      She was a native of Paincourtville and a former resident of Westwego and 
Independence.
      She is survived by her husband, Larry John Guillot of Hammond; two daughters, 
Myra Guillot Cannino of Hammond and Lucinda Marie Guillot Liuzza of Tickfaw; two 
sons, Richard Joseph Guillot of Westwego and Larry John Guillot Jr. of Marrero; eight 
grandchildren; four sisters, Dorothy Theriot Guillot, Mary Theriot Bolotte and Cherry 
Theriot Breaux, all of Westwego, and Shirley Theriot Gautreaux of Labadieville; and 
four brothers, Clovis "C.J." Theriot and Richard "Dick" Theriot, both of Marrero, and 
Leroy Theriot and Thomas Theriot, both of Westwego. 
      She was preceded in death by her parents, Clovis and Bernadette Frioux Theriot; and 
one brother, Ray Theriot.
      Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 
to 10 p.m. and Thursday from 8 until 9:45 a.m. The Rev. Sean Sheehy will conduct a 
Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Albert Catholic Church, Hammond. Burial will be in Rose 
Memorial Mausoleum.
      In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to North Oaks Hospice, P.O. Box 2668, 
Hammond 70404 or The American Cancer Society, 1599 Clifton Road N.E., Atlanta, GA 
30329. 

CLIFTON RAY HARRIS
      Clifton Ray Harris, 51, died Tuesday, June 10, 2003, at his home.
      Nicknamed "Cliff Harris #52 Safely Home," he owned a race car and was a race car 
driver.
      He is survived by his parents, George and Natalie Galender Harris of Ponchatoula; 
and two brothers, Mel Harris of Arlington, Texas, and Al Harris of New Orleans.
      He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, George and Viola Galender; 
and his paternal grandparents, Jesse and Emily Harris.
      Visitation will be Thursday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, 
from 11 a.m. until the Rev. Robert Diechs conducts a memorial service at 1 p.m. 
      In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Richard Murphy Hospice 
Foundation, 16013 Halbert Lane, Hammond 70403 or to a charity of one's choice.
      
MARY NELL CAIN WOODARD
      KENTWOOD - Mary Nell Cain Woodard, 82, died Tuesday, June 10, 2003, at Hood 
Memorial Hospital, Amite.
      She was a native of Kentwood and a housewife.
      She is survived by her husband, Virgil Woodard Sr. of Kentwood; three sons, Woody, 
Roy and Gary Woodard, all of Kentwood; two daughters, Mary Sue Woodard of 
Kentwood and Patricia Lester of Loranger; four grandchildren; one sister, Tullie Dean of 
Kentwood; and one brother, Joe Cain of McComb, Miss.
      She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Susie Easley Cain.
      Visitation will be today at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 to 9 p.m. and 
Thursday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 11. The Rev. Percy McFrazier and the Rev. 
Mike Woodard will conduct the service, and burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, 
Kentwood.
       

June 12, 2003 
* Johnnie Lee Bell, 66, Baton Rouge
* John S. Cambetta, 43, Amite
* Allie R. Leonard, 65, Amite

 
JOHNNIE LEE BELL
      BATON ROUGE - Johnnie Lee Bell, 66, died Saturday, June 7, 2003, at Baton 
Rouge General Hospital.
      She was a native of Bolivar.
      Survivors include two sons, Albert Ernest Cal of Baton Rouge and Micheal Jerome 
Bell of Kentwood; one brother, John H. Brumfield of Baton Rouge; and three 
grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and her stepmother.
      Visitation will be Friday at Greater Beach Grove Missionary Baptist Church from 4 
to 7 p.m. The Rev. M.L. Spurlock will conduct the funeral at 7:30 p.m. Dismissal will be 
Saturday at 11 a.m. followed by burial in Big Creek Cemetery, Kentwood.
      Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge.

JOHN S. CAMBETTA
      AMITE - John S. Cambetta, 43, died Tuesday, June 10, 2003, at North Oaks Medical 
Center, Hammond.
      He was a native of Independence and a construction superintendent.
      Survivors include his wife, Shirley Cox Cambetta of Amite; one son, John Julius 
Combetta of Atlanta; one daughter, Angela Marie Combetta of Atlanta; two stepchildren, 
Stewart Cox and Angela Brown, both of Amite; one sister, Ruthie Combetta of LaPlace; 
one brother, Eric Combetta of Mandeville; and six grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Barbara Lee Combetta.
      The Rev. David Cutrer conducted the funeral today. Burial was in Colonial 
Mausoleum, Independence.
      McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, was in charge.
      
ALLIE R. LEONARD
      AMITE - Allie R. Leonard, 65, died Tuesday, June 10, 2003, at her home.
      Survivors include one sister, Naomi L. Johnson of Amite; and one brother, Arthur 
Leonard of Amite.
      She was preceded in death by her parents, Seab and Ardean Leonard; and one brother, 
Bernard Leonard.
      Visitation will be Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 to 9 p.m. The 
Rev. Hosea Cook will conduct the funeral Saturday at Mount Canaan Baptist Church, 
Roseland, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Mount Canaan Cemetery, Arcola.


June 13, 2003 
* Luvenia McGary, 73, Ponchatoula
* Bruce Lee Robertson, 23, Gautier, Miss.
* Paul D. Sirchia, 70, Baton Rouge
* Albert Lee Wright Jr., 64, Denham Springs

 
LUVENIA MCGARY
      PONCHATOULA - Luvenia McGary, 73, died Thursday, June 12, 2003, at North 
Oaks Medical Center, Hammond.
      She is survived by one daughter, Ernestine McGary of Houston; three sons, Wade, 
Gregory and Johnny McGary, all of Ponchatoula; seven grandchildren and four great-
grandchildren.
      Visitation will be today at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 1 to 5 p.m. 
The Rev. Francis Williams will conduct the funeral Saturday at Butler's AME Zion 
Church, Amite, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery.

BRUCE LEE ROBERTSON
      GAUTIER, Miss. - Bruce Lee Robertson, 23, died Friday, June 6, 2003, in 
Pascagoula, Miss.
      A native of Hammond, he is survived by his parents, Hazel Robertson Green and 
Richard Green; one daughter, Bre'Isha Qunitte McGowan; one son, Bryson Chad 
Robertson; two brothers, Tim Robertson and Earl Robertson.
      Visitation will be today at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 4 to 8 p.m. 
The Rev. L.T. Maryland will conduct the funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. at Lincoln Park 
Baptist Church, Hammond. Burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond.

PAUL D. SIRCHIA
      BATON ROUGE - Paul D. Sirchia, 70, died Thursday, June 12, 2003, at his home.
      Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced with Harry McKneely & Son 
Funeral Home, Hammond.

ALBERT LEE WRIGHT JR.
      DENHAM SPRINGS - Albert Lee Wright Jr., 64, died Thursday, June 12, 2003, at 
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge.
      A native of Ponchatoula, he was a former freelance sports correspondent with the 
Advocate Sports section and former announcer with Southeastern Louisiana University 
basketball. He was co-founder and former executive director of the National Association 
of State Department of Migrant Education, was retired from the Louisiana State 
Department of Education and was a published writer in the field of education.
      He is survived by his wife, Linda Tarver Wright of Denham Springs; one son, 
Christopher Dalton Wright of Denham Springs; two daughters, Elizabeth W. Dunn of 
Arlington, Va., and A. Lynnette Wright of Denham Springs; one brother, Ronald Wright 
of Ponchatoula; and one grandchild.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Lee Wright Sr. and Eunice Fannaly 
Wright; and one infant sister.
      Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 
6 to 10 p.m., with a 7 p.m. service. A graveside service will be Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at 
Welcome Home Cemetery, 
      


June 16, 2003 
* Georgianna Terrebonne Boudreaux, 80, Robert
* Daniel W. Collins, 82, Amite
* Chester Walter Gill, 80, Albany
* Rose Marie Henry, 48, Independence
* Birdie Yeverton Mistoler, 85, Amite
* Clementine Nicholas, 77, Independence
* Paul Dominick Sirchia Sr., 70, Baker
* Junior C. Turknett, 78, Roseland

 
GEORGIANNA TERREBONNE BOUDREAUX
      ROBERT - Georgianna Terrebonne Boudreaux, 80, died Thursday, June 12, 2003, at 
North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond.
      She was a native of Golden Meadow.
      Survivors include nieces and nephews.
      She was preceded in death by her parents, Jacques and Emma Guidry Terrebonne; her 
husband, Joseph Boudreaux; an infant son; five brothers and three sisters.
      Wallace Gainey conducted the funeral Saturday, and burial was in St. Vincent DePaul 
Cemetery.
      Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge.
      
DANIEL W. COLLINS
      AMITE - Daniel W. Collins, 82, died Thursday, June 12, 2003, at his home.
      A native of Magnolia, Miss., he is survived by four sisters, Hulda Mae C. Dillon of 
New Orleans, Rose Taylor of Fort Worth, Texas, and Augustine Watt and Avon Park, 
both of Florida; two brothers, L.G. and Oscar Collins, both of Benton Harbor, Mich.; one 
stepdaughter, Frankie Butler Briggs of Baton Rouge; and one grandchild.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Rose Collins; and three brothers, 
Harold, James Bernard and Robert Collins Jr.
      The Rev. Samuel Richardson will conduct the funeral Monday at 1 p.m. at 
Richardson Funeral Home, Amite. Burial will be in Butler Cemetery, Amite.
      
CHESTER WALTER GILL
      ALBANY - Chester Walter Gill, 80, died Friday, June 13, 2003, at North Oaks 
Medical Center, Hammond.
      A native and lifelong resident of Albany, he was a member of Bethlehem Baptist 
Church where he was a deacon and Sunday School teacher. He was a U.S. Army veteran 
of World War II and timber consultant.
      Survivors include his wife, Florence Davis Gill of Albany; one son, Bruce Gill of 
Albany; three daughters, Sheila Gill Kinchen and Sybil Stewart, both of Albany, and 
Teressa Gill Kraft Black of Pascagoula, Miss.; seven grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, John Calvin and Aurilla Moore Gill; five 
brothers, Norman, Leland, Thomas, Wayne and Lucius Gill; one sister, Ola Gill Rogers; 
and an infant grandson.
      Visitation is today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 8 a.m. 
until the Rev. Bruce Gill conducts the funeral at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Bethlehem 
Baptist Church Cemetery.
      
ROSE MARIE HENRY
      INDEPENDENCE - Rose Marie Henry, 48, died Friday, June 13, 2003, at her home.
      A native of New Orleans, she was a member of the Hammond Art Guild and St. 
Joseph Catholic Church.
      She is survived by her parents, Harry and Marie Harris of Metairie; her stepmother, 
Elizabeth Harris of Metairie; one son, Elliot Greer of Jackson; one sister; Terry Harris of 
Virginia; and two brothers, Harry Harris III of Kenner and Timothy Harris of Jefferson.
      She was preceded in death by one son, Micah Henryl and one brother, David Harris.
      Visitation will be Monday from 6 p.m. until the funeral at 8 at Geisler Funeral Home, 
Ponchatoula.

BIRDIE YELVERTON MISTOLER
      AMITE - Birdie Yelverton Mistoler, 85, died Friday, June 13, 2003, at Hood 
Memorial Hospital, Amite.
      A native of Bay Springs, Miss., she was a retired seamstress and an avid gardener.
      She is survived by five daughters; Frances Thompson and Mary Johnson, both of 
Baton Rouge, Betty Irving of Lilburn, Ga., Carolyn Mistoler of Hammond and Marsha 
Reid of Roseland; two sons, Leonard Mistoler of Columbia, S.C., and Dennis Mistoler of 
Winter Park, Fla.; one brother, Jessie Yelverton of Pine Bluff, Ark.; 13 grandchildren and 
12 great-grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Mary S. Yelverton; one son, 
Jimmy Dean Mistoler; two sisters, Leona Daniels and Estelle Flemming; and one 
granddaughter.
      Visitation will be today from 2 p.m. until the Rev. John Fulda conducts the funeral at 
4 at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite. Burial will be in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, 
Arcola.
      In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Arcola-Roseland 
Cemetery Fund or the charity of one's choice.

CLEMENTINE NICHOLAS
      INDEPENDENCE - Clementine Nicholas, 77, died Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at 
North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond.
      She is survived by eight sons, Charles Nichols of Hammond, Joe Nichols of Amite, 
Claude, Harold, John, Danny and Jerry Nichols, all of Independence, and Robert Lee 
Nichols of Tickfaw; two daughters, Mary Nelson of Roseland and Barbara West of 
Independence; four sisters, Louisa Harold of Amite, Edna Carter of McComb, Miss., 
Helen Lucky and Estella Williams; 50 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her parents, Alice McCoy and Louis Gatlin; her 
husband, J.C. Nichols; one daughter, Jean Doris Nichols-Jackson; and four sisters, Rose 
Lee Taylor, Mae Bell Smith, Estee Carr and Velma Burise.
      Visitation will be Monday from 5 until 9 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite. 
The Rev. Alphonse Edwards will conduct the funeral Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Rock 
Church of God in Christ, Amite. Burial will be in Leonard Chapel Cemetery, Amite. 
      
PAUL DOMINICK SIRCHIA SR.
      BAKER - Paul Dominick Sirchia Sr., 70, died Thursday, June 12, 2003.
      A native of Independence, he was a retired lieutenant with the Baton Rouge City 
Police Department.
      Survivors include his wife, Jimmie Busby Sirchia of Baker; one son, Paul Sirchia Jr. 
of St. Francisville; two daughters, Kathy Busbin of Baker and Shelley Calloni of Baton 
Rouge; four grandchildren; one brother, Joe Sirchia of Independence; two sisters, 
Antoinette Woods of Independence and Annie Bourg of Marrero.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Josephine DiMaggio Sirchia; and 
two brothers, Anthony Sirchia and John Sirchia.
      Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 5 
to 9 p.m. and Monday from 8 until 10 a.m. A Mass will be at 10:30 at Mater Dolorosa 
Catholic Church, Independence, with entombment to follow in Colonial Mausoleum. 
      
JUNIOR C. TURKNETT
      ROSELAND - Junior C. Turknett, 78, died Friday, June 13, 2003, at his home.
      He was a native of Kiowa, Okla., a tool pusher and U.S. Air Force veteran of World 
War II.
      Survivors include his wife, Virean Hughes Turknett of Roseland; four daughters, Jo 
Ann Turknett Clarey of New Orleans, Dianna Turknett Constant and Donna Turknett 
Orgeron, both of Thibodaux, and Gaylin Turknett Gurta of Atlanta; four sons, David 
Turknett of Galliano, Clyde Turknett of Austin, Texas, Pete Hughes of Roseland and 
Cecil John Hughes of Watson; one sister, Lenora Turknett Logan of Malakoff, Texas; 19 
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Ethel Turknett; one brother, Johnny 
Turknett; and two grandchildren.
      Visitation will be today at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until the 
Rev. Gary Weiborg conducts the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Arcola-Roseland 
Cemetery, Arcola.
      


June 16, 2003 
* H. Grant Bankston, 59, Albany
* Charles E. Hyde, 81, Hammond
* Dorothy James, 77, Roseland
* Salvador Mike Sr., 70, Hammond

 
H. GRANT BANKSTON
      ALBANY - H. Grant Bankston, 59, died today, June 16, 2003.
      Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harry McKneely & Son 
Funeral Home, Hammond.

CHARLES E. HYDE
      Charles E. Hyde, 81, died Sunday, June 15, 2003, at his home.
      He was a native of Chesbrough.
      Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harry McKneely & Son 
Funeral Home, Hammond.

DOROTHY JAMES
      ROSELAND - Dorothy James, 77, died June 12, 2003, at North Oaks Medical 
Center, Hammond.
      She was a housewife, and native of Roseland.
      She is survived by six daughters, Jackie Dukes, Betty Brumfield, Dorothy Milton, 
Joyce Shamp, Bonnie McKinley and Vanessa Gardner; two sons, Norman and Melvin 
James; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her parents, Alice and Fred Vernon; brothers, Felton, 
Fred, Osborn and Norman Vernon; and her husband, Seburn "S.J." James.
      Visitation will be Wednesday from noon until 4 p.m. at Angelic Funeral Home, 
Roseland, and at Big Zion Church from 5 p.m. until the Rev. John M. Mabry conducts 
the funeral at 7. Dismissal will be Thursday at 11 a.m. followed by burial in Big Zion 
Cemetery.
      
SALVADOR MIKE SR.
      Salvador "Sal" Mike Sr., 70, died Sunday, June 15, 2003, at his home.
      Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harry McKneely & Son 
Funeral Home, Hammond.
      


June 17, 2003 
* H. Grant Bankston, 59, Albany
* Megan Leigh Chance, 17, Ponchatoula
* Jada Rena Coney, infant, Amite
* Ezekiel Dantzler, 53, Hammond
* Louise Bell Hupperich, 84, Hammond
* Charles E. Hyde, 81, Hammond
* Joe Lemire Lee, 59, Hammond
* Carolyn Foster Lemings, 69, Baton Rouge
* Salvador Mike Sr., 70, Hammond
* Gladys Theresa Chustz Monteleone, 71, Hammond
* Margie Ingulia Nevills, 60, Kentwood
* Wilmer Pool Jr., 53, Tangipahoa

 
H. GRANT BANKSTON
      ALBANY - H. Grant Bankston, 59, died Monday, June 16, 2003, at North Oaks 
Medical Center, Hammond.
      He was a native of Albany.
      Survivors include his wife, Brenda G. Bankston of Albany; two daughters, Tessa B. 
King and Melissa B. Dickerson, both of Albany; one son, Larry Bankston of Albany; 
seven grandchildren; three sisters, Betty Jane Gill, Liddy Baird and Dolores Autlman, all 
of Albany.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Douglas Bankston and Florence 
Myrtle Stewart Bankston; and one grandchild.
      Visitation will be Wednesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, 
from 6 to 10 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Joe Dunn conducts the funeral 
at 9. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery.

MEGAN LEIGH CHANCE
      PONCHATOULA - Megan Leigh Chance, 17, died Monday, June 16, 2003, in an 
automobile accident.
      Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Geisler Funeral Home, 
Ponchatoula.
      
JADA RENA CONEY
      AMITE - Infant Jada Rena Coney died Saturday, June 14, 2003, at North Oaks 
Medical Center, Hammond.
      Survivors include her mother, Angela Coney of Amite; and her grandparents, Shirley 
Coney and Jessie Jackson, both of Amite.
      The Rev. Mae O. Crery will conduct the graveside service at New Spiritual Growth 
Cemetery, Amite.
      Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge.

EZEKIEL DANTZLER 
      Ezekiel "Happy Jack" Dantzler, 53, died Sunday, June 15, 2003.
      He was a native of Bogalusa.
      Survivors include six daughters, Jewell Rheams of Independence, Verilla Jones of 
New Orleans, Alice Dantzler, Heather Livers and Hycie Vono, all of Hammond, and 
Shalita Dantzler of Kenner; one son, Jack Dantzler of Hammond; one sister, Elvelina Bell 
of Ponchatoula; and one brother, Jeremiah Dantzler of Bogalusa.
      Visitation will be Saturday at Mount Bethel Baptist Church, Albany, from 10 a.m. 
until the Rev. Andrew Jackson conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
      MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Denham Springs, is in charge.

LOUISE BELL HUPPERICH
      Louise Bell Hupperich, 84, died Monday, June 16, 2003, at her home.
      She was a native of Amite.
      Survivors include her husband, Herman C. Hupperich of Hammond; one son, William 
"Andy" Hupperich of Hammond; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two 
brothers, Herbert Bell of Amite and O.R. Ralph of Hammond.
      She was preceded in death by her parents, Adolphus and Mary Bigner Bell; and one 
daughter, Billie Lou Cleghorn.
      Visitation will be Wednesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, 
from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Eric Latham will conduct a graveside service at Bell 
Cemetery Husser at 11. 
      In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Oaks Hospice, P.O. Box 2668, 
Hammond 70404. 

CHARLES E. HYDE
      Charles E. Hyde, 81, died Sunday, June 15, 2003, at his home.
      He was a native of Chesbrough, a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana College and 
Louisiana State University and retired from the faculty of the agriculture department of 
Southeastern Louisiana University. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and a 
charter member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
      Survivors include his wife, Doris Corkern Hyde; two daughters, Karen Ott and 
Pamela Wall; three grandchildren; one brother, Edwin Hyde; and two sisters, Eugenia 
Hyde and Clara Heiman.
      He was preceded in death by his parents Cornelious Jessie "Neal" Hyde and Eva 
Nesom Hyde; and brothers, C.J. Hyde Jr., Percy Hyde and Claude Hyde.
      Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 
6:30 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from noon until the Rev. Lonnie Wascom conducts the 
funeral at 2 p.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church, Hammond. A graveside service and burial 
will also be held at Chesbrough Cemetery, Chesbrough. 

JOE LEMIRE LEE
      Joe Lemire Lee, 59, died Monday, June 16, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, 
Hammond.
      He was a native of Hammond and retired a Tangipahoa Parish sheriff's deputy North 
Oaks security guard.
      Survivors include his wife, Nancy Miskel Lee of Hammond; one daughter, Teri Lee 
French of Bellview, Fla.; two sons, Joe Lee Jr. and Donald Edward Lee, both of 
Hammond; one brother, Donald Ray Lee of Ponchatoula; and seven grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe C. and Agnes Casanova Lee.
      Visitation will be Wednesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, 
from 6 to 10 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10:30. Burial will be in 
Rose Memorial Cemetery, Hammond.
      
CAROLYN FOSTER LEMINGS
      BATON ROUGE - Carolyn Foster Lemings, 69, died Monday, June 16, 2003, at her 
home.
      Survivors include her husband, Robert Larry Lemings Sr.; one daughter, Nita 
Lemings Day; two sons, Bob Lemings and Tommy Lemings; two brothers, Robert Foster 
of Baton Rouge and Mayson Foster of Hammond; and five grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her mother, Etta Foster; father, Thomas R. Foster Jr.; 
and one brother, Thomas R. Foster III.
      Visitation will be a Rabenhorst East Funeral Home, Baton Rouge, Wednesday from 9 
a.m. until the Rev. Sidney Newell conducts the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in 
Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Baker.
      In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Judson Baptist Association, Gonzales 
Seaman's Centers, 1411 Weber Drive, Gonzales 70737, or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
      
SALVADOR MIKE SR.
      Salvador "Sal" Mike Sr., 70, died Sunday, June 15, 2003, at his home.
      A native of Hammond, he was retired from Noble Drilling Corp. and retired owner of 
Mike's Construction Co.
      Survivors include two daughters, Joann Mike Gregory of Ackworth, Ga., and Sarah 
Ashley Mike of Lansing, Mich.; two sons, Salvador Mike Jr. of Hammond, and Byron 
John Mike of Clarksville, Tenn.; five grandchildren; and one sister, Nancy Mike 
Marsiglia of Amite.
      He was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Crayton Mike; his parents, Joseph and 
Sarah Ditta Mike; two brothers, Joseph Mike Jr. and Anthony Mike; and two sisters, 
Lena Mike Galofaro and Mary Mike Ray.
      Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 
to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 to 9:45 a.m. A Mass will be at 10 a.m. at Holy Ghost 
Catholic Church. Burial will be in Rose Memorial Mausoleum.

GLADYS THERESA CHUSTZ MONTELEONE
      Gladys Theresa Chustz Monteleone, 71, died Tuesday, June 17, 2003, at North Oaks 
Medical Center, Hammond.
      Survivors include two daughters, Toni Baham and Theresa LeBlanc, both of 
Hammond; three sons, Joe Monteleone Jr. and Donald Monteleone, both of Robert, and 
Ronald Monteleone of Hammond; two sisters, Barbara Lofton and Betty Dunkin, both of 
Hammond; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Monteleone Sr.; one son, Dennie 
Monteleone; three brothers, Harold, Roland and Edward Chustz; and two sisters, Beatrice 
Vogelsanger and Dorothy Michelli.
      Visitation will be Wednesday at Geisler Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 10 a.m. 
until 12:45 p.m. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. at Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Burial will 
be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens.

MARGIE INGULIA NEVILLS
      KENTWOOD - Margie Ingulia Nevills, 60, died Sunday, June 15, 2003, at her home.
      She was a native of New Orleans, a housewife and a member of The Lord's Church, 
Kentwood.
      Survivors include her husband, Don Nevills of Kentwood; one daughter, Zoe Lopitz 
Cassel of Kentwood; three grandchildren; two brothers, Raymond Ingulia of Aberdine, 
Miss., and Jerry Ingulia of Destrahan; one sister, Joann Renaldo of Vista, Calif., and her 
mother, Margaret Ingulia of Greensburg.
      The Rev. Chris Watkins conducted the funeral today at 11 a.m. at The Lord's Church, 
Tangipahoa. Burial was in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Pine Ridge.
      McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, was in charge.

WILMER POOL JR.
      TANGIPAHOA - Wilmer Pool Jr., 53, died Thursday, June 12, 2003, at North Oaks 
Medical Center, Hammond.
      Survivors include three daughters, Shonda Prince of Germany, Lora and Anetra Pool, 
both of Tangipahoa; six sisters, Beverly and Audrey Greensberry and Mary Lee McKay, 
all of Baton Rouge, Ella Thompson and Lorriane Blackburn, both of Kentwood, and 
Ermean Pool of Tangipahoa; two brothers, Thaddiues Pool of Roseland and Johnny Pool 
of Tangipahoa; his mother, Velma Pool of Tangipahoa; and his father, Wilmer Pool Sr. of 
Tangipahoa; and six grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by one son, Wilmer Cornell Pool; his grandparents, Mamie 
and Richard Pool and Ida and John Stewart; and three grandchildren.
      Visitation will be Thursday at Quinn Chapel AME Church, Tangipahoa, from 8 to 9 
p.m. The Rev. Marshall Holiday will conduct the funeral Friday at 1:30 p.m. Burial will 
be in Brown/Quinn Cemetery, Tangipahoa.
      Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge.


June 19, 2003 
* Bobbie Smith Brooks, 68, Kentwood 
* Earnest Corbin Jr., 61, Maurepas 
* Martha Ann May, 73, Independence 
* Doris Guy McMillan, 90, Hammond 
* Wilmer Pool Jr., 53, Tangipahoa 

 BOBBIE SMITH BROOKS 

KENTWOOD - Bobbie Smith Brooks, 68, died Tuesday, June 17, 2003, at Pontchartrain 
Health Care Center, Mandeville.She was a native of Poplarville, Miss., and a housewife. 
She is survived by her husband, Richard Brooks of Kentwood; one daughter, Gina 
Brooks Carter of Oconee, Fla.; two sons, Greg and Chad Brooks, both of Kentwood; one 
sister, Joeise Guess of Hattiesburg, Miss.; two brothers, Cowart and Tommy Smith, both 
of Poplarville, Miss.; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, 
Walter and Bertha Spears Smith; one brother, Walter Billy Smith; and one sister, Martha 
Jo Miller. Visitation will be today at Greenlaw Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 6 to 9 
p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10. Burial will be in Tangipahoa 
Cemetery, Tangipahoa. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, is in charge. 


EARNEST CORBIN JR. 

MAUREPAS - Earnest Corbin Jr., 61, died Sunday, June 15, 2003, at North Oaks 
Medical Center, Hammond. Survivors include his wife, Bernice Corbin; two daughters, 
Sharon Johnson of Maurepas and Cathy Corbin of Hammond; three sisters, Gertrude 
Golden and Louhester Rheams, both of Chicago, and Mary Lee Grice of Memphis, 
Tenn.; three brothers, James Corbin of Chicago, Merdith Corbin of Hammond and Joseph 
Corbin of Maurepas; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 
Margaret and Earnest Corbin Sr. The Rev. Calvin Brown will conduct the funeral Friday 
at Third Zion Baptist Church, Maurepas, at 7 p.m. Dismissal will be Saturday at 11 a.m. 
with burial following in the church cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in 
charge. 


MARTHA ANN MAY 

INDEPENDENCE - Martha Ann May, 73, died Sunday, June 15, 2003.Survivors include 
four daughters, Mary White, Ethel White and Mamie Doris Wheat, all of Independence, 
and Sylvia A. Perry of Roseland; one sister, Sarah Fleming of Independence; one brother, 
Oneal Banks of Detroit; 13 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.She was preceded 
in death by her mother, Mary Banks; her father, Allen Banks; three brothers, Eddie, Earl 
and Amieal Banks; and her husband, Donald Edward May. Visitation will be Friday at 
Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until the funeral at 7:30, the Rev. Larry 
Rheams officiating. Dismissal will be Saturday at Fleming Chapel Church, 
Independence, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. 


DORIS GUY MCMILLAN 

Doris Guy McMillan, 90, died today, June 19, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, 
Hammond.Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harry McKneely & 
Son Funeral Home, Hammond. 


WILMER POOL JR. 

TANGIPAHOA - Wilmer Pool Jr., 53, died Thursday, June 12, 2003, at North Oaks 
Medical Center, Hammond. Survivors include his wife, Lillie Pool; three daughters, 
Shonda Prince of Germany, Lora and Anetra Pool, both of Tangipahoa; six sisters, 
Beverly and Audrey Greensberry and Mary Lee McKay, all of Baton Rouge, Ella 
Thompson and Lorriane Blackburn, both of Kentwood, and Ermean Pool of Tangipahoa; 
two brothers, Thaddiues Pool of Roseland and Johnny Pool of Tangipahoa; his mother, 
Velma Pool of Tangipahoa; and his father, Wilmer Pool Sr. of Tangipahoa; and six 
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Wilmer Cornell Pool; his 
grandparents, Mamie and Richard Pool and Ida and John Stewart; and three 
grandchildren. Visitation will be today at Quinn Chapel AME Church, Tangipahoa, from 
8 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Marshall Holiday will conduct the funeral Friday at 1:30 p.m. Burial 
will be in Brown/Quinn Cemetery, Tangipahoa. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in 
charge. 


June 23, 2003 
* Johnny Jesse Hernandez, 24, Albany
* Emma Jean McClain, 58, Independence
* Doris Guy McMillan, 90, Hammond
* Ella Mae Moore, 51, New Orleans
* Clyde Preston Sr., 72, Kentwood
* Joseph Salvador Tantillo Jr., 43, Hammond
* James Glynn Traylor Sr., 74, Ponchatoula

 
JOHNNY JESSE HERNANDEZ
      ALBANY - Johnny Jesse Hernandez, 24, died Thursday, June 19, 2003, at his home.
      Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced with Geisler Funeral Home, 
Albany.

EMMA JEAN MCCLAIN
      INDEPENDENCE - Emma Jean McClain, 58, died Tuesday, June 17, 2003, at North 
Oaks Medical Center, Hammond.
      She was a native of Summit, Miss.
      She is survived by her husband, Willie B. McClain; one daughter, Michelle McClain; 
three sons, Michael McClain of New Orleans, Mark McClain of Loranger and Courtney 
McClain of Tickfaw; nine sisters, Evelyn Perkins, Elizabeth Martin, Earline Johnson, 
Katie Alston, all of Chicago, Ollie Kay Overstreet of Atlanta, Louise Crosby of 
Milwaukee, Denise and Claudine Howard and Angelita Lawless, all of Donaldsonville; 
six brothers, Melvin, Earnest and Earl Howard, all of New Orleans, Henry and Jerry 
Howard, both of Chicago, and Rodney Howard of Donaldsonville.
      Visitation will be today at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 4 to 8 p.m. 
The Rev. Alfred Hart will conduct the funeral Saturday at 10 a.m. at Rock Zion Baptist 
Church, Natalbany. Burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond.

DORIS GUY MCMILLAN
      Doris Guy McMillan, 90, died today, June 19, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, 
Hammond.
      She was born in the Knoxo Community in Walthal County, Miss. She was a teacher 
in the Mississippi school system and a teacher in Hammond public school system having 
taught at Hammond Eastside and Westside, Woodland Park and Mooney Elementary 
schools. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Hammond.
      She is survived by two children, Henry McMillan of Byrdstown, Tenn., and Jeannine 
Gardener of Hammond; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, D.J. McMillan Jr.; her parents, Henry 
Louis Guy and Annettie Pittman Guy; and a brother, George Henry Guy.
      Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 
to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 8 until the funeral at 9:30 a.m. The funeral will be at 10 at 
First Baptist Church, Hammond. Burial will be in Tylertown Cemetery, Tylertown, 
Miss., at 2 p.m. 
      In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church in Hammond. 

ELLA MAE MOORE
      NEW ORLEANS - Ella Mae Moore, 51, died Wednesday, June 18, 2003, at her 
home.
      She was a native of Fluker.
      She is survived by four sisters, Joann Robertson and Clarena McGee, both of Fluker, 
Beatrice Henderson and Litha Galmon, both of Amite; one brother, Orey Julius 
Robertson of Fluker.
      She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister.
      The Rev. Bobby R. Showers will conduct the funeral Sunday at 11 a.m. at 
Community Baptist Church, Fluker. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
      Angelic Funeral Home, Roseland, is in charge.

CLYDE PRESTON SR.
      KENTWOOD - Clyde Preston Sr., 72, died Saturday, June 14, 2003.
      He is survived by his wife, Willie Grant Preston; two sons, Clyde Preston Jr. and 
Tryone Preston; two daughters, Wanda Angeles and Cynthia Preston; two sisters, Eva 
Preston and Vaniecy Hudson; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and three children.
      The Rev. Joseph Ricard Sr. will conduct the funeral Saturday at Greater Refuge 
Temple Ministries, Amite, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery.
      Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge.
       
JOSEPH SALVADOR TANTILLO JR.
      Joseph "Joe" Salvador Tantillo Jr., 43, died Monday, June 16, 2003. 
      He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 10178, member of 4th 
Degree, life member of National Rifle Association and the Louisiana Hereford 
Association.
      He is survived by his wife, Tammy Evans Tantillo of Hammond; one daughter, 
Heather May Tantillo of Hammond; one son, Tyler Joseph Tantillo of Hammond; two 
sisters, Jeanna Wild of Albany and Jody Smith of Tickfaw; two brothers, Pat Tantillo and 
Jory Tantillo, both of Hammond; his father, Joseph S. Tantillo Sr. of Hammond; his 
stepmother, Elouise M. Tantillo of Hammond; and his paternal grandmother, Mary 
Bivona Tantillo of Hammond.
      He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Wild; his paternal grandfather, Sam 
Tantillo; and his maternal grandparents, Sam and Frances Covington Wild.
      The Rev. Leo Guillot conducted the funeral today at St. Margaret Catholic Church in 
Albany. Burial was in Parklawn Memorial Gardens, Hammond.
      Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge.

JAMES GLYNN TRAYLOR SR.
      PONCHATOULA - James Glynn Traylor Sr., 74, died Thursday, June 19, 2003, at 
St. Tammany Hospital, Covington.
      A native of Harrisville, Miss., he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, the 
Korean and Vietnam wars.
      He is survived by his wife, Margarethe Szukupp Traylor; one daughter, Maria C. 
Kinney of Jesup, Ga.; four sons, James G. Traylor Jr. and Karl J. Traylor, both of 
Ponchatoula, Paul C. Traylor of Baton Rouge and George V. Traylor of Columbus, Ohio; 
nine brothers, Leroy and Ray Traylor, both of Pumpkin Center, Jimmy Traylor of 
Ponchatoula, Navarre Traylor of Hammond, Johnny Traylor of Springfield, Leonard, 
Jackie and Paul Traylor, all of Holden, and Gene Traylor of Hammond; four sisters, Ruby 
J. Vining of Inman S.C., Jeanette T. Smith of Ponchatoula, Doris Payne of Hammond, 
and Sharon Posey of Pumpkin Center; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his father, Christopher Lee Traylor; his mother, Ola 
Bridges Traylor; and his stepmother, Margie W. Traylor.
      Visitation will be today from 6 to 9 p.m. with a vigil at 7 at Geisler Funeral Home, 
Ponchatoula. The Rev. Justin Kauchek will conduct the funeral Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. 
Joseph Catholic Church.


June 23, 2003 
* Russell A. Booth, 65 Hammond
* Cora Brook, 65, Biscoe, N.C.
* Johnny Monroe Bryant Jr., 75, Independence
* Curtis Byrd, 81, Hammond
* Barbara Ann Carruth, 60, Greensburg
* Maudie Welch Dover, 74, Greensburg
* Frances Rosalie Guillot Guillot, 80, Metairie
* Johnny Jesse Hernandez Jr. 24, Hammond
* Tommy Sones Smith, 58, Hammond

 
      RUSSELL A. BOOTH
      Russell A. Booth, 65, died Thursday, June 19, 2003, at his home.
      A native of Hammond, he was a railroad conductor and a U.S. Army veteran who 
served in the Korean Conflict.
      Survivors include two sons, Paul A. Booth of Folsom, Calif., and Mark R. Booth of 
Inde-pendence; one daughter, Judith Ann Richardson of Baton Rouge; two brothers, 
Melvin Booth of Baton Rouge, and Michael Booth of Hammond; one sister, Geraldine B. 
Foxworth of Indianapolis, Ind.; and five grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Ida Fairburn Booth; three 
sisters, Joyce Booth, Clara Passman and Evelyn Maxwell; and one brother, Bobby Booth.
      Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 
10 a.m. until the Rev. Rodney Taylor conducts the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in 
Greenlawn Cemetery.
      In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.

CORA BROOK
      BISCOE, N.C. - Cora Brook, 65, died Sunday, June 15, 2003, at First Health Hospital 
in Pinehurst, N.C.
      Funeral services were held on Saturday. Burial was in Mt. Canaan Cemetery, 
Roseland.
      Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, was in charge.

JOHNNY MONROE BRYANT JR.
      INDEPENDENCE - Johnny Monroe Bryant Jr., 75, died June 21, 2003, at Lallie 
Kemp Regional Hospital.
      He was a native of Tylertown, Miss., and a U.S. Army veteran of Korea.
      He is survived by his wife, Mildred Garon Bryant; a daughter, Gloria Bryant 
Engeron; and a son, Ronnie Bryant. All are of Independence. Other survivors include two 
sisters, Catherine Murphy of Albany and Josephine Fedele of Tickfaw; three brothers, 
Walter Bryant of Amite, Henry Bryant of Tickfaw and Olen Bryant of Slidell; and four 
grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Monroe and Effie Clark Bryant; a 
sister, Louis Popwell; and a son, Larry Wayne Bryant.
      Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 
to10 p.m., and Monday after 8 a.m. until the Rev. Danny Carter conducts the funeral at 
11. Burial will be in Colonial Cemetery.

CURTIS BYRD
      Curtis Byrd, 81, died Wednesday, June 18, 2003, at Hammond Nursing Home.
      He was a native of Springfield and a retired U.S. Army specialist.
      He is survived by two sisters, Bessie B. McCarter and Rosa Lee Reed, both of 
Hammond.
      He was preceded in death by his mother, Louise Kirk; his father, Kirk Byrd; and three 
brothers, Marshall Byrd, John Byrd and Tommy Byrd.
      The Rev. Warren Richard conducted the funeral on Saturday. Burial was in Galilee 
Cemetery.
      Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge.

BARBARA ANN CARRUTH
      GREENSBURG - Barbara Ann Carruth, 60, died Friday, June 20, 2003, at St. Helena 
Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg.
      She was a native of New Orleans, a certified nursing assistant, a member of First 
Baptist Church in Kentwood and of the Greensburg Chapter of Order of the Eastern Star.
      She is survived by two sisters, Mary Jo Ricks of McComb, Miss., and Kathy C. 
Wales of Baton Rouge; and one brother, David Carruth of Kentwood.
      She was preceded in death by her parents, Ransom and Yvonne Bryant Carruth; and 
her infant brother, Ransom David Carruth Jr.
      Visitation will be today at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church, Pine Ridge, from 
noon until the Rev. Ken Norton conducts the funeral at 3 p.m. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
      McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, is in charge.
      
MAUDIE WELCH DOVER
      GREENSBURG - Maudie Welch Dover, 74, died June 21, 2003, at her Greensburg 
residence.
       She was a housewife and a native of Water Valley, Miss.
      She is survived by her three daughters, Margie Bennett of Greensburg, Barbara Ann 
Reese of Navarre, Fla., and Jeanine Dover of Grangeville; six sons, Harold Dover of 
Bigelow, Ark., Danny Dover of Baywood, Melvin Dover of Livingston, Randy Dover of 
Amite and Thomas Dover and Donald Ray Dover, both of Greensburg; a sister, Christine 
McGuff of Greensburg; a brother, Edward Welch of Florida; and numerous 
grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvis Melvin Dover, and her son, Joey 
Dover.
      Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 to 9 
p.m. and Monday from 8 until the Rev. Michael Bassemier conducts the feneral at 10 
a.m.
      Burial will be in Greensburg Cemetery. 

FRANCES ROSALIE GUILLOT GUILLOT
      METAIRIE - Frances Rosalie Guillot Guillot, 80, died Thursday, June 19, 2003, at 
her home.
      She was a native of New Orleans, a graduate of Mc-Donogh High School and a 
member of Our Lady of Divine Providence and helped serve as a volunteer in the 
cafeteria for nine years. She retired from Destrehan Drugs and became a homemaker.
      She is survived by one son, Ralph D. Guillot of Ponchatoula and one daughter, Judy 
Booker; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Dave Guillot; two sisters, Sophie 
Brindell and Eva Bonfanti; and three brothers, Harold Guillot, Leonard Guillot and Earl 
Guillot.
      Visitation will be Monday at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, Metairie, from 9 
a.m. until Mass at 11. Burial will be in St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery, Destrehan.
      Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2200 Veterans Blvd., 
Kenner, 70062.

JOHNNY JESSE HERNANDEZ JR.
      Johnny Jesse Hernandez Jr., 24, died Thursday, June 19, 2003, at his home.
      Survivors include his parents, Johnny and Dianne Hernandez of Albany; two sisters, 
Carla Hughes and Kim McKnight, both of Albany.
      He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Woodrow and Louise Stewart, and 
Chester and Mamie Hernan-dez.
      Visitation will be today at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, from 10 a.m. until Lorena 
Wilson conducts the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Blood River Baptist Church 
Cemetery.

TOMMYE SONES SMITH
      Tommye Sones Smith, 58, died Thursday, June 19, 2003, at her home.
      She was a native of Bogalusa and a teacher at Amite High School for more than 30 
years.
      She is survived by her husband, Thomas J. Smith and one son, Gabe Smith.
      She was preceded in death by her parents, Murray and Gladys Robbins Sones; and 
one sister, Pat Sones.
      A memorial service was held on Saturday. 
      Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge.


June 23, 2003 
* Ralph Joseph Boudreaux, 81, Ponchatoula
* Delhine Raiford Howes, 79, Ponchatoula
* Wayne Odell Love, 62, Albany
* Robert Arnold Middleton, 68, Hammond
* Van Morgan Sr., 88, Amite
* Santa Rosalie Bonaccorso Peco, 75, Hammond
* Earl Francis Wilson, 78, Ponchatoula

 
RALPH JOSEPH BOUDREAUX 
      PONCHATOULA - Ralph Joseph Boudreaux, 81, died Sunday, June 22, 2003, at his 
home.
      A native of Ponchatoula, he was founder and owner of Tangi Turtle Farm, a 1935 
graduate of St. Joseph Catholic School and a 1939 graduate of Ponchatoula High School.
      He is survived by his wife, Hazel Cook Boudreaux of Ponchatoula; one son, Keith 
Boudreaux of Ponchatoula; two brothers, Charles Boudreaux of Lafayette and Ray 
Boudreaux of Kenner; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Helen Martin Boudreaux; two 
sisters, Mildred Peters and Eunice Ladner; and two brothers, Willard and Leon 
Boudreaux.
      Visitation will be Tuesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, 
from 8:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Mass will be at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. 
Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery.
      
DELPHINE RAIFORD HOWES
      PONCHATOULA - Delphine Raiford Howes, 79, died Sunday, June 22, 2003, at 
North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond.
      Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced with Harry McKneely & Son 
Funeral Home, Hammond.
      
WAYNE ODELL LOVE
      ALBANY - Wayne Odell Love, 62, died Saturday, June 21, 2003, at Veterans 
Hospital in New Orleans.
      Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced with Geisler Funeral Home, 
Albany.
      
ROBERT ARNOLD MIDDLETON
      Robert Arnold Middleton, 68, died Sunday, June 22, 2003, at North Oaks Medical 
Center, Hammond.
      He was a native of Bogalusa, a pharmaceutical salesman for Foxmeyer and a 1957 
graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University.
      He is survived by his wife, Deanna Pecora Middleton of Hammond; two daughters, 
Kimberly Ann Middleton Rouse of Houston, and Robyn Middleton Chapman of Dallas; 
and four grandchildren.
      Visitation will be Tuesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, 
from 6 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until Mass conducted by the Rev. Gerald 
Lefebvre at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Ponemah Cemetery, Bogalusa.      
      
VAN MORGAN SR.
      AMITE - Van Morgan Sr., 88, died Thursday, June 19, 2003, at Flannery Oaks Guest 
House.
      He was a native of Velma.
      His is survived by two sons, Robert Morgan of Baton Rouge, and Londell Morgan of 
Roseland; three daughters, Janice Morris of Baton Rouge, Deidra Brister of Velma, and 
Carolyn Foster of Amite; one sisters, Ruby Morgan of Paris, Texas; one brother, Howard 
Morgan of Littlefield, Texas; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Birdie Morgan; his wife, Odeal 
Morgan; one son, Van Morgan; three brothers, three sisters and one grandchild.
      Visitation will be today at Bickham AME Church, Velma, from 5 until the Rev. 
Earnest Peters conducts the funeral at 7 p.m. Dismissal will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. Burial 
will be in Butler Cemetery, Amite.
      Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge.
      
SANTA ROSALIE BONACCORSO PECO
      Santa Rosalie Bonaccorso Peco, 75, died Saturday, June 21, 2003, at North Oaks 
Regional Medical Center, Hammond.
      She was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church.
      She is survived by her husband, Marion Peco of Hammond; three daughters, Florence 
Ann Favalora and Agnes Bourgeois of Hammond, and Renee Mangano of Ponchatoula; 
one son, Ralph "Billy" Peco of Hammond; nine grandchildren and six great-
grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Martin Joseph and Ernest 
Bonaccorso; and her parents, Ferdinand and Agnes Bonaccorso.
      Visitation will be today at Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m. The 
funeral will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Burial will be in 
Greenlawn Mausoleum.
      
EARL FRANCIS WILSON
      PONCHATOULA - Earl "Shorty" Francis Wilson, 78, died Saturday, June 21, 2003 
in Albany.
      He was a native of Marrero, retired employee of LP&L, and a U.S. Navy veteran of 
World War II.
      He is survived by one daughter, Donna Overland, Albany; three sons, Russell Wilson 
of Husser, Rick Wilson of Orange, Texas, and Duke Wilson of Convent; two sisters, 
Minnie LaBruzza of Gretna; and one brother, Bobby Wilson of Marrero; 13 
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmilete Neal Wilson; his parents, James and 
Frances Krohn Wilson; one sisters, Julia Lesaicherre and five brothers, Fritz, Eddie, 
Jimmy, Woodrow and Richard Wilson.
      Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 
6 to 10 p.m., and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Charles Bigner conducts the funeral 
at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Bahm Cemetery, Husser.
      


 June 24, 2003 
* Patricia Lewis Burnthorne, 67, Metairie
* Kenneth Wayne Cole Jr., 33, Ponchatoula
* Ineda Knighten Cross, 67, Greensburg
* Delphine Raiford Howes, 79, Ponchatoula
* Wayne Odell Love, 62, Albany
* Mildred Wall Morris, 82, Amite

 
PATRICIA LEWIS BURNTHORNE
      METAIRIE - Patricia Lewis Burnthorne, 67, died Saturday, June 21, 2003, at 
Ochsner Hospital in Jefferson.
      She was a native of New Orleans and a retired PBX operator.
      Survivors include three daughters, Cathy Roberts, Karen B. Fayard and Kelly 
Freeman, all of Metairie; two sisters, Barbara Touchstone of Amite and Audrey Crawford 
of Baton Rouge; one brother, W.R. "Mike" Lewis of Birmingham, Ala.; two 
grandchildren; and her former husband, Albert Burnthorne of Metairie.
      She was preceded in death by her parents, Toye and Ernestine Lewis.
      Visitation will be today at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 to 9 p.m. and 
Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Mason Miley conducts the funeral at 1:30 p.m. 
Burial will be in Amite Cemetery, Amite.

KENNETH WAYNE COLE JR.
      PONCHATOULA - Kenneth Wayne Cole Jr., 33, died Sunday, June 22, 2003, at 
Lake View Hospital.
      He was a native of New Orleans.
      Survivors include one daughter, Jamie Leigh Cole of Lowell, Mass.; his mother, C. 
Aleen McKey Cole of Bedico; his father, Kenney W. Cole of Deerfield Beach, Fla.; his 
maternal grandmother, Carrie A. McKey of Bedico; and his paternal grandmother, Laura 
A. Cole of Tamarac, Fla.
      He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Ralph McKey; and his 
paternal grandfather, Robert Cole Jr.
      Visitation will be Wednesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, 
from 6 to 10 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10. Burial will be in 
Ponchatoula Cemetery.

INEDA KNIGHTEN CROSS
      GREENSBURG - Ineda Knighten Cross, 67, died Thursday, June 19, 2003, at her 
home.
      Survivors include her son, Charles M. Cross Jr. of Hammond; three daughters, 
Deborah C. Torrence and Donna S. Cross, both of Greensburg, and Cynthia Cross of 
New Orleans; her mother, Pearl J. Knighten of Baton Rouge; six sisters, two brothers and 
seven grandchildren.
      Visitation will be held at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Greensburg, Friday 
from 5 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Lee Allen Pounds will conduct the funeral Saturday at Turner 
Chapel at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Black Creek Church Cemetery, Greensburg.

DELPHINE RAIFORD HOWES
      PONCHATOULA - Delphine Raiford Howes, 79, died Sunday, June 22, 2003, at 
North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond.
      Survivors include her husband, Wilbert Eugene Howes of Ponchatoula; a daughter, 
Rubye Howes Devall of Baton Rouge; a son, Timothy Wilbert Howes of Longview, 
Texas; a sister, Magdelina Howes of Hammond; seven grandchildren and five great-
grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Rosalie Paichoux Raiford; one 
son, Eugene Clifford Howes; six brothers, Joseph Allen, Albert, Clarence, Alonzo Henry 
and Ellery Raiford; five sisters, Marie Raiford, Elsie Bridges, Zelphia Edwards, Gussie 
Fletcher and Margaret Lavigne.
      Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 
6 to 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the Rev. Wayne Yates conducts the funeral 
at 10. burial will be in Davies Cemetery.

WAYNE ODELL LOVE
      ALBANY - Wayne Odell Love, 62, died Saturday, June 21, 2003, at Veterans 
Hospital in New Orleans.
      He was a native of Dumas, Ark.
      Survivors include his wife, Brenda Faye Chabina Love of Albany; his mother, 
Carmen Duckworth Smith of Sand Hill, Miss.; two daughters, Sherry Rene Duplessis of 
Albany and Denise Bell of Vancleave, Miss.; three sons, Wade Love of Memphis, Tenn., 
David Love of Sand Hill, Miss., and Eric Love of Casa Grand, Ariz.; two brothers, Lurie 
Odell Love of Wray, Colo., and Walter Lee Smith of Jacksonville, Fla.; two sisters, 
Carolyn Bronson of Pine Bluff, Ark., and Emmy Lou Browson of Lincoln, Neb.; nine 
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his fathers, Lurie Odell Love and W. Hollis Smith; and 
an infant son, Stephen Wayne Love of Albany.
      Visitation will be today at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, from 6 to 10 p.m. and 
Wednesday from 8 to 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Stephen Sanders will conduct the funeral at 
noon. Burial will be in Hungarian Presbyterian Church, Cemetery, Albany.

MILDRED WALL MORRIS
      AMITE - Mildred Wall Morris, 82, died Saturday, June 21, 2003, at Heritage House 
II in Baton Rouge.
      A native of Natalbany and a longtime resident of Amite, she was a homemaker. She 
was a member of First Southern Methodist Church, Amite, and Camellia Chapter 142, 
Order of Eastern Star.
      Survivors include her daughter, Carol Morris Clark of Doniphan, Mo.; two sons, 
Charles Edgar Morris of Dallas and James Timothy Morris of Conroe, Texas; two sisters, 
Gena Wall Calcote of Brookhaven, Miss., and Geraldine Wall Anderson of Haughton; 
two brothers, Emil Gordon Wall of Montgomery, Texas, and Luther Elton Wall of Baton 
Rouge; and two grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her son, Winston Earle Morris; her parents, Luther And 
Mattie Cutrer Wall; one sister, Gladys M. Wall; and three brothers, Charles, Leavell and 
Eldridge Wall.
      Visitation will be Wednesday at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until 
the funeral at 11, the Rev. Ralph Calcote and the Rev. George Aston officiating. An 
Eastern Star service will be Wednesday at 10:45 a.m. Burial will be in Harrell Cemetery, 
Pine Grove.


June 25, 2003 
* Dorothy Christon, 60, Abita Springs
* Charles Percy Jackson Sr., 67, Norco
* Rudolph Raymond Petho Sr., 71, Hammond
* Rosetta Thompson, 71, Amite
* Robert Winston, 76, Covington

 
DOROTHY CHRISTON
      ABITA SPRINGS - Dorothy Christon, 60, died Sunday, June 15, 2003, at Lakeview 
Regional Medical Center.
      She was a native of Detroit and a homemaker.
      She is survived by one daughter, Cynthia Christon of Abita Springs; two sisters, 
Virgie Fields of Abita Springs and Evelyn Christon of Albion, Mich.; and six 
grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her parents.
      The Rev. Lee Rawls conducted the funeral today. Burial was in Little Zion Church 
Cemetery.
      Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge.

CHARLES PERCY JACKSON SR.
      NORCO - Charles Percy Jackson Sr., 67, died Monday, June 23, 2003.
      He was a native and lifelong resident of Norco, president and owner of Jackson 
Vending Service, Inc., and former worker for Shell Oil.
      He is survived by his wife, Veda Tridico Jackson; his children, Michael D. Jackson, 
Charles P. Jackson Jr., Lisa Jackson Macaluso, Veda Jackson Dawson and Mary Jackson 
Naquin; nine grandchildren; one brother, John K. Jackson Jr.; and one sister, Donyce 
Jackson Smith. 
      He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Zeb Stanga and John Kent Jackson Sr.
      Visitation will be today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Destrehan, from 6 
to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. until a Mass at 11. Burial will follow in the church 
mausoleum. 
      H.C. Alexander Funeral Home, Norco, is in charge.

RUDOLPH RAYMOND PETHO SR.
      Rudolph Raymond Petho Sr., 71, died Tuesday, June 24, 2003, at the Hammond 
Rehabilitation Hospital.
      A retired plumber, he was also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of 
Tucker A. Gregoire American Legion Post 258 of Springfield. He was a member of the 
Hungarian Settlement Historical Society and a lifetime member of the Knights of 
Columbus Council of Hammond.
      He is survived by his wife, Mary L. McDonald Petho of Hammond; five sons, 
Andrew of Minden, Allen of Conyers, Ga., Russell of San Diego, Rudolph Jr. of 
Independence and Eric of New Orleans; one daughter, Denise Petho Toole of Arkansas; 
two stepdaughters, Tracey Lynn and Ruby Ann McDonald, both of Hammond; two 
sisters, Ruby Petho of Natalbany and Velma Kovach of Hammond; six grandchildren and 
two step-great-grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his mother, Juliana Albert Petho Vass; his father, 
Nicholas Petho Sr.; four sisters, Rose Kish, Goldie Ervin, Priscilla Biben and Juliana 
Petho; and six brothers, Nicholas Albert, Andrew, William, Ernest and Alexander Petho.
      Visitation will be today at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, from 6 to 9 p.m. with a 
vigil at 7 and Thursday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 10. Burial will be in St. Margaret 
Catholic Church Cemetery, Albany.

ROSETTA THOMPSON
      AMITE - Rosetta Thompson, 71, died Wednesday, June 18, 2003, at her home.
      She was a native of Roseland.
      She is survived by her husband, Haywood Thompson; one son, Willie Robertson; two 
brothers, Ed James of Gonzales and Robert James of Donaldsonville; 11 grandchildren 
and 24 great-grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her parents, Lindsey and Luella James; one daughter 
and one son.
      Visitation will be Thursday at Community COGIC, Amite, from noon until the Rev. 
Daniel Muse conducts the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Mount Canaan Cemetery, 
Roseland.
      Angelic Funeral Home, Roseland, is in charge.

ROBERT WINSTON
      COVINGTON - Robert Winston, 76, died Tuesday, June 17, 2003.
      He was a native of Lumberton, Miss., a U.S. Army veteran and a carpenter.
      He is survived by three daughters, Antionette Winston of Milwaukee, Cynthia 
Winston of Hammond and Brenda Paul of Covington; six sons, Robert Winston Jr. of 
Milwaukee, Laddie and Bryant McLemore, both of Lumberton, Nell McLemore of 
Lafayette and Bobby and Tommy Garrett, both of Covington; two sisters, Evelyn 
Blackston of Hattiesburg, Miss., and Celia B. Hart; one brother, Frank Winston of 
Hollywood, Fla.; 20 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, two sisters and three brothers.
      Visitation will be today at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, Covington, from 6 p.m. 
until the wake at 8. The Rev. Clayton Neal will conduct the funeral Thursday at 1 p.m. at 
Tabernacle Baptist Church, Lumberton, Miss. Burial will be in Big Quarters Cemetery, 
Lumberton, Miss.
      Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge.


June  26, 2003

* Alma Lee Sharkey Morris, 94, Amite
* Daniel Muse Jr., 27, Amite
* Arthur Francis Sullwold, 93, Ponchatoula
* Charles Wells, 50, Ponchatoula
 
ALMA LEE SHARKEY MORRIS
      AMITE - Alma Lee Sharkey Morris, 94, died Wednesday, June 25, 2003, at St. 
Helena Parish Hospital, Greensburg.
      She was a native of Amite and a housewife.
      She is survived by three sons, James E. Morris of Belle Chasse, Wayne Morris of 
Amite and Danny Morris of Denham Springs; nine grandchildren and 11 great-
grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Morris Sr.; one son, Alton Morris 
Jr.; three brothers, Felix Sharkey, Junius "June" Sharkey and Zelton Sharkey; and two 
sisters, Viola Finch and Lola Pullium.
      Visitation will be today at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 
Kedron Baptist Church, Amite, and Friday from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Casey Tingle 
conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Kedron Cemetery, Amite.

DANIEL MUSE JR. 
      AMITE - Daniel Muse Jr., 27, died Tuesday, June 24, 2003, at Lallie Kemp Medical 
Center, Independence.
      He is survived by his wife, Hope Muse of Hammond; one son, Treshane Trevail 
Stutts of Hammond; three sisters, Margaret Mitchell of Amite, Cicely Silva of Hammond 
and Queen Nard of New Orleans; three brothers, Anthonyo Donnell Muse of Amite, 
Victor C. Muse of Hammond and Ronald D. Muse of New Orleans; his mother, Bobbie 
Muse of Amite; his father, Daniel Muse Sr. of Amite; and his grandmother, Shirley Sims 
of Roseland.
      He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Peter Muse Sr. and Archie Sims; and 
grandmother, Carlee Muse.
      Visitation will be Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 to 9 p.m. The 
Rev. Adam A. Edwards will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. at Greater 
Community COGIC, Amite. Burial will be Fluker Cemetery, Fluker.

ARTHUR FRANCIS SULLWOLD
      PONCHATOULA - Arthur Francis "Trip" Sullwold, 93, died Monday, June 23, 2003. 
at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Hammond.
      He was a native of New Orleans and a retired foreman from Avondale Shipyard. 
      He is survived by his wife, Mildred Polasky Sullwold of Ponchatoula; one son, 
Arthur F. Sullwold of New Zealand; one sister, Catherine S. Leach of Covington; one 
brother, William Sullwold of Taunton, Mass.; and two grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ada Bourgeois Sullwold; one 
sister, Ada S. DeMonsabert; and one brother, August Sullwold. 
      Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 
6 to 9 p.m. with a funeral service at 7.
      In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 919 
N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-1676. 

CHARLES WELLS
      PONCHATOULA - Charles Wells, 50, died Tuesday, June 24, 2003, at Lallie Kemp 
Medical Center, Independence.
      Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced with N.A. James Funeral Home, 
Hammond.


June 27, 2003 
* Annie Lea Phillips Duggan, 62, Roseland
* Earnest Lee Franklin, 69, Greensburg
* Henry Frederick Jr., 83, Covington
* Louis Holland, 61, Ponchatoula

 
ANNIE LEA PHILLIPS DUGGAN
      ROSELAND - Annie Lea Phillips Duggan, 62, died Wednesday, June 25, 2003, at 
North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond.
      She was a native of Independence and a housewife.
      She is survived by her husband, Malvin E. Duggan Jr. of Roseland; one son, Charles 
Phillips of Roseland; two sisters, Brenda Gill of Walker and Jessie Stevens of Satsuma; 
four brothers, Larry and John Phillips, both of Kentwood, Milton Phillips of Osyka, 
Miss., and James Phillips of Watson; and two grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her sister, Gracie Dean Edwards; two brothers, Thomas 
and Alvie Phillips; and her parents, James Blaine and Helen Pauline Phillips.
      Visitation will be today at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 to 9 p.m. and 
Saturday at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church, Pine Ridge, from 9 a.m. until the Rev. 
Starrett Cleveland conducts the funeral at 10. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
      
EARNEST LEE FRANKLIN
      GREENSBURG - Earnest Lee Franklin, 69, died Sunday, June 22, 2003, at North 
Oaks Medical Center, Hammond.
      He is survived by his wife, Minnie P. Franklin; four sons, Lawrence and Stanley 
Franklin, both of Greensburg, Donnell Harten of Baton Rouge and Derrick Franklin of 
Amite; four daughters, Cynthia Moseley of Shreveport, Carolyn Franklin and Althea 
Franklin, both of Amite, and Yolanda Hughes of Greensburg; four sisters, Burnetta 
Rankin, Georgia Foster, Fannie Lee Franklin and Barbara Lee Franklin, all of Baton 
Rouge; three brothers, Leroy, Leo and Eugene Franklin Jr., all of Baton Rouge; 22 
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Creola Franklin; one sister, 
Maetta Franklin; and one son, Earnest Franklin Jr.
      Visitation will be today at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 to 9 p.m. The 
Rev. Willie L. Brumfield will conduct the funeral Saturday at 1 p.m. at Rocky Hill AME 
Church, Greensburg. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

HENRY FREDERICK JR.
      COVINGTON - Henry Frederick Jr., 83, died Monday, June 23, 2003, at St. 
Tammany Parish Hospital.
      He was a native of Slidell.
      He is survived by five daughters, Joyce Vick, Janest Blue, Sandra Releford, 
Clemonce Frederick and Deloris Pickens; four sons, Robert Frederick, Carl Owens, 
Bobby Spikes and Roscoe Spikes Jr.; two sisters, Annie Mae Crutchfield and Delores 
Elliott.
      Visitation will be Saturday at First COGIC, Covington, from 8 a.m. until the funeral 
at 11. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery.
      N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge.

LOUIS HOLLAND
      PONCHATOULA - Louis Holland, 61, died Thursday, June 26, 2003, at St. 
Tammany Parish Hospital.
      Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harry McKneely & Son 
Funeral Home, Ponchatoula.


June 29, 2003 
* Myrtle A. Ankrum, 93, Covington
* Zelina Pettitte Carr, 88, Baton Rouge
* Edna Drake Pines Dantzler, 49, Albany
* Louis Hollans, 61, Ponchatoula
* Philip d. Saladino Sr., 55, Harvey
* Fred Smith Vreeland, 80, Mandeville

 
MYRTLE A. ANKRUM
      COVINGTON - Myrtle A. Ankrum, 93, died Tuesday, June 24, 2003, at St. 
Tammany Parish Hospital.
      She was a homemaker and a native of Toledo, Ohio.
      Survivors include her daughters, Myrtle Dennis, Gladys Taylor and Katherine Fabre, 
all of Covington; her sons, James and Clifford Bickham, both of Monticello, N.Y., and 
Charles Ankrum of Covington; 47 grandchildren, 106 great-grandchildren, 39 great-
great-grandchildren and four great-great-great-grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, Laurence Ankrum; and her children, 
Norma L. Davis, Paulette Lewis, Henrietta Ankrum, Morris Ankrum Sr., Lee Roy 
Bickham Sr. and Finney Bickham Sr.
      Visitation will be Tuesday at First Missionary Baptist Church from 6 p.m. until the 
funeral service at 7:30. Dismissal will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Otis Brumfield 
will conduct the service.
      Richardson Funeral Home in Hammond is in charge.
      
ZELINA PETTITTE CARR
      BATON ROUGE - Zelina Pettitte Carr, 88, died Thursday, June 26, 2003, at 
Sherwood Manor Nursing Home.
      She was a housewife and a native of Hammond.
      Survivors include two sons, Robert Carr of Baton Rouge and Larry Carr of 
Independence; a daughter, Marion Carr of Baton Rouge; 10 grandchildren, 14 great-
grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack B. Carr; her brother, Eure Pettitte; 
and two sisters, Rae Morgan and Dorothy Pettitte.
      Visitation will be today at Rabenhorst East Funeral Home, Baton Rouge, from 5 to 9 
p.m. and Monday from 9 a.m. until the funeral at noon The Rev. Doug Baker will 
conduct the service. Burial will be in Greenoaks Memorial Park.
      
EDNA DRAKE PINES DANTZLER
      ALBANY - Edna "Sissy" Drake Pines Dantzler, 49, died Wednesday, June 25, 2003, 
at North Oaks Medical Center.
      Survivors include her husband, John Jones of Albany; three daughters, Sharon 
Dantzler of Albany, Lakeshia Pines of Hammond and Tanya Dantzler of Ponchatoula; 
two sisters, Rose Hewitt of Albany and Helen Sibley of Hammond; three brothers, 
Gaylon Drake, Alton Drake Jr. and Cleveland Barnes, all of Albany; and nine 
grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie and Alton Drake; her husband, 
Jimmie Lee Pines; and a sister, Nettie Gilmore.
      The funeral will be held at 8 p.m. Monday at Sweet Home Baptist Church, with 
dismissal Tuesday at noon. The Rev. Jeremaine Brumfield will conduct the service. 
Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery.
      Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge.
      
LOUIS HOLLAND
      PONCHATOULA - Louis "Mack" Holland, 61, died Thursday, June 26, 2003, at St. 
Tammany Parish Hospital.
      He is survived by his mother, Tina Barnes Holland of Ponchatoula; one son, Steven 
Holland of Ponchatoula; three daughters, Cheryl H. Wagner, Latina and Stephanie 
Holland, all of Ponchatoula; nine grandchildren; four brothers, Eldon Ivy, Michael and 
Truman Holland Sr., all of Ponchatoula, and Allen Holland of Abita Springs; three 
sisters, Thelma Morse of Ponchatoula, Geneva Givens of Amite and Eva Mae Younger of 
Loranger.
      He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Holland; one brother, Leon Holland; 
one sister, Mildred LeBlanc; and one grandchild.
      The funeral was Saturday, and burial was in Mitchell Cemetery. 
      Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, was in charge.
      
PHILIP D. SALADINO SR.
      HARVEY - Philip D. Saladino Sr., 55, died Friday, June 27, 2003, at his Harvey 
residence.
      He was a native of New Orleans and an electrician with IBEW Local 130. He was a 
member of the Italian American Society.
      Survivors include his wife, Susan Cash Saladino; his children, Philip D. Saladino Jr., 
Sam Joseph Saladino and Joseph Jude Saladino; his parents, Philip James Saladino and 
Lillian Monistere Saladino; his sisters, Judy Saladino Daigle and Joyce Saladino Spera; 
and two grandchildren.
      His brother, Michael James Saladino, preceded him in death.
      Visitation will be today at Mothe Funeral Home, Harvey, from 6 to 10 p.m. and 
Monday from 7:30 a.m. until the Mass in the funeral home chapel at 11.
      
FRED SMITH VREELAND
      MANDEVILLE - Fred Smith Vreeland, 80, died Thursday, June 26, 2003 at his 
home.
      He was born in Memphis, Tenn., and was a former resident of Knoxville, Tenn. He 
was a member of St. Michael Episcopal Church in Mandeville. He earned a degree in 
engineering from the University of Tennessee and City of New York College. He was 
founder of Vreeland Engineers, Inc. 
      He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Oak Ridge, Tenn., and in the Phillipines 
where he was assigned to rebuild the electrical plant for Manila. He was also awarded a 
Bronze Star.
      He is survived by his wife, Sue Marlar Vreeland, formerly of Hammond and current 
resident of Mandeville; and a stepson, Thomas L. Marlar of Mandeville.
      He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Bickford Vreeland; a son, Frederick 
Bickford Vreeland; and one daughter, Victoria Ann Vreeland.
      Visitation will be Monday at St. James Episcopal Church, Knoxville, from 11 a.m. 
until the Rev. Joseph E. Ballard conducts the funeral at noon. Burial will be in Lynnhurst 
Cemetery.
      In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of St. Tammany or St. Michael 
Episcopal Church, Mandeville.
      Rose Mortuary, Broadway Chapel, was in charge.



June 30, 2003 
* Elouise Williams Brown, 73, Greensburg
* Nell Saulters King, 74, Hammond
* Faye Achord McCrory, 80, Hammond
* Glen Maurice Samuels Sr., 81, Loranger
* Charles Wells, 50, Independence

 
ELOUISE WILLIAMS BROWN
      GREENSBURG - Elouise Williams Brown, 73, died Saturday, June 28, 2003, at 
North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond.
      She was a native of Liverpool and a housewife.
      She is survived by two sisters, Christine Davis and Louise Welch, both of Zachary; 
and seven grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her son, Timothy Brown; five sisters; and three 
brothers.
      The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Day's Cemetery, Greensburg. The Rev. 
Luther Stanford will preside. 
      McKneely Funeral Home of Amite is in charge of arrangements.

NELL SAULTERS KING
      Nell Saulters King, 74, died Saturday, June 28, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center.
      She was a native of Bassville, Miss., and a member of the Women's Auxiliary VFW 
Post No. 3652, the Ladies Auxiliary American Legion Post No. 156 and Woodland Park 
Baptist Church. 
      She is survived by her two sons, Terry Dan King of Hammond and Frank B. King of 
Pittsburgh, Pa.; and five grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, Wyvonne Edward King; and a sister, 
Christine Saulters Burrow.
      Visitation will be today from 6 to 9 p.m. at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 
Hammond, and Tuesday from 10 until the Rev. Leon Dunn conducts the funeral at 11 
a.m. at Dublin Baptist Church, Prentiss, Miss. Burial will be in Dublin Baptist Church 
Cemetery.       

FAYE ACHORD McCRORY
      Faye Achord McCrory, 80, died Sunday, June 29, 2003, at Hammond Rehabilitation 
Center.
      She was a native of Ponchatoula.
      She is survived by a son, Lee McCrory of Mandeville; two brothers, Melvin Achord 
of Baptist and Bill Holden of Houston; three sisters, Sue McCrory of Hammond, Vickie 
Brescher and Evelyn McMorris, both of Ponchatoula; three grandchildren; and six great-
grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis A. and Algora Hawkins Achord; two 
brothers, Cecil Achord and Jimmy Achord; and a sister, Leona Jones.
      Visitation was today from 9 to 11 a.m. at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 
Ponchatoula. The funeral was at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in 
Ponchatoula Cemetery.
      
GLEN MAURICE SAMUELS SR.
      LORANGER - Glen Maurice Samuels Sr., 81, died Saturday, June 28, 2003.
      He was a native of Tipton, Ind., a member of Loranger Methodist Church and of the 
American Legions of Loranger Post No. 255.
      He is survived by his wife, Freda Gerstein Samuels of Loranger; two sons, Richard A. 
Samuels of Loranger and Glen M. Samuels of Slidell; four sisters, Mary Stewart, Eva 
Carey, Anna Grant and Lylith Alburtis, all of Indiana; a brother, Joe Samuels of Indiana; 
three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.       
      He was preceded in death by three brothers, William Samuels, Paul Samuels and 
Ralph Samuels; and two sisters, Martha Armstrong and Beatrice Johnson.
      Visitation will be today from 6 to 9 p.m. at Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, and 
Tuesday from 8 until the Rev. Emile Tosso conducts the funeral at 10 a.m. Burial will be 
in Loranger Cemetery. 

CHARLES WELLS
      INDEPENDENCE - Charles Wells, 50, died Tuesday, June 24, 2003, at Lallie Kemp 
Medical Center.
      He is survived by his wife, Evorris Wells of Independence; his mother, Charlotte 
Jefferson of Ponchatoula; three sons, Brian Betts of Hammond and Charles Wells Jr. and 
Duana Betts, both of Ponchatoula; five sisters, Bernice Jackson of Hammond, Pricilla 
Phillips of New Orleans and Carrie Ponds, Debbie Wells and Debra Wells, all of 
Ponchatoula; and nine brothers, Louis Wells of Flint, Mich., Percy Wells and Larry 
Wells, both of Hammond, Sammy Mariday of Baton Rouge and Butter Cake Wells and 
Cricket Wells, both of Ponchatoula.
      The Rev. Carl Coleman will conduct the funeral Tuesday at 7 p.m. at First True Love 
Baptist Church, Ponchatoula. Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Ponchatoula 
Cemetery.