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Bennett, Marie Teresa 24 Feb 2002 Mar, 2002 Don Johnson
Bennett, Marion E. 21 May 2007 May, 2007 Jerry Nelson
Bennett, Martin James 22 Aug 2000 Sep, 2000 Don Johnson
Bennett, Marvin Marion 2 Nov 2010 Nov, 2010 Jerry Nelson
Bennett, Mary 8 Dec 1999 Mar, 2000 Sandra McLellan
Bennett, Mary 10 Aug 2004 Sep, 2004 Jerry Nelson
Bennett, Megan Nicole 15 Feb 2005 Feb, 2005 Jerry Nelson
Bennett, Milford Ray 13 Mar 2003 Mar, 2003 Don Johnson
Bennett, Myrna Hebert 25 Jul 1999 Jul, 1999 Don Johnson
Bennett, Percy E. 29 Jul 2000 Jul, 2000 Don Johnson
Bennett, Richard Allen, Sr. 23 Sep 2003 Sep, 2003 Don Johnson
Bennett, Robert R. 1 Sep 2004 Sep, 2004 Jerry Nelson
Bennett, Ronnie 2 Dec 2001 Jan, 2002 Don Johnson
Bennett, Rufus G., Jr. 22 Jan 2011 Jan, 2011 Jerry Nelson
Bennett, Shirley Ford 11 Dec 2001 Dec, 2001 Don Johnson
Bennett, Shirley Jean Cox 9 Mar 2004 Mar, 2004 Jerry Nelson
Bennett, Shirley Marie
Davidson Cutrer 11 Oct 2011 Oct, 2011 Jerry Nelson
Bennett, Stephanie 8 Sep 2003 Oct, 2003 Don Johnson
Bennett, Terrel Everett, Jr 13 Dec 2007 Dec, 2007 Jerry Nelson
Bennett, Thomas Jefferson 19 Dec 1998 Jan, 1999 Don Johnson
Bennett, Vera K. 20 Nov 2010 Nov, 2010 Jerry Nelson
Bennett, Vera W. 3 Jul 2005 Jul, 2005 Jerry Nelson
Bennett, Virginia 21 Jul 2004 Jul, 2004 Jerry Nelson
Bennett, Wallace Levi 21 Oct 2010 Nov, 2010 Jerry Nelson
Bennett, William Edward 4 Jan 2004 Jan, 2004 Don Johnson
Bennett, Willie Ruth Stevens 17 Apr 2012 Apr, 2012 Jerry Nelson
Bennett, Wilton 20 Nov 2009 Nov, 2009 Jerry Nelson
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Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 2/24/2002
BENNETT, MARIE TERESA
HOLDEN - Marie Teresa Bennett, 62, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002 at North
Oaks Medical Center. She was a native of Holden. Survivors include her
husband, George Bennett, Holden; one son, Douglas Bennett, Holden; one
daughter, Judy Faye Rayborn, Albany; four brothers, Danny Hoyt,
Montpelier, and W.C. "Bunk" Hoyt, Randy Hoyt and William "Bootsy" Hoyt,
all of Springfield; three sisters, Doris Wilkinson, Holden, Carol Traylor
and Eva Johnson, both of Springfield; six grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren. Her parents, Daniel and Emma Hoyt, and siblings Jeri
Revere and Huey and Penny Hoyt, preceded her in death. Visitation is
today at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, from 9 a.m. until the funeral
service at 11:30. Mike Polk will conduct the service. Burial will be in
James Chapel Cemetery in Holden.
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Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 5/21/2007
BENNETT, MARION E.
Marion E. Bennett, 90, died at 6 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2007, at Grace Health
and Rehab Center in Clinton. He was a native of St. Helena Parish, a former
resident of Roseland and a resident of Clinton. He was a retired member of
Carpenter's Local Union 1098 in Baton Rouge. Visitation at McKneely Funeral
Home, Amite, on Sunday, May 20, was from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation
resumes at the funeral home on Monday from 8 a.m. until religious service
at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Gene Simpkins. Interment in Killian
Chapel Cemetery, Hillsdale. He is survived by his daughter, Irene Morgan,
Kentwood; two sons, Marvin Bennett, Clinton, and Bobby Bennett, Greensburg;
two sisters, Leona Watson and Ethel Miller, both of Baton Rouge; 10 grand-
children and 16 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Marie
Bennett; son, Eddie Bennett; five sisters, Emma Bennett, Bertha Robertson,
Rosalie Howard, Juanita Fontenot and Marie "Mickey" McDaniel; and five
brothers, Roy, Fred, Emile, Glenn and Huey Bennett. Pallbearers will be
Bobby Bennett Jr., Billy Bennett, Larry Morgan, Dewitt Gay, James Thornton
and Jay McGregor. For more information, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
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Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 8/21/2000, 8/22/2000
BENNETT, MARTIN JAMES
ALBANY - Martin James Bennett, 43, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000, at North
Oaks Medical Center. He was a native of Albany, a construction worker and
veteran of the National Guard. Survivors include three sisters, Eva
Bennett and Bessie Reid, Albany, Betty Dolan, Ponchatoula; and three
brothers, Michael and Eddie Bennett, Albany, Randy Bennett, Robert. His
parents, Felix and Calla Bennett, preceded him in death. Visitation will
be at James Chapel Methodist Church, Holden, Wednesday from 9 a.m. until
the funeral at 11 a.m. The Rev. Carrol Richardson and the Rev. Noah Hano
will conduct the service, and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, is in charge.
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Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/2/2010
BENNETT, MARVIN MARION
Marvin Bennett died at 5:25 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, at his home in
Clinton. He was 69 and retired from East Louisiana State Hospital with 34
years of service. Visiting at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, Monday,
Nov. 1, was from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., with a 7 p.m. Masonic service. Visiting
at Milldale Baptist Church on Tuesday, Nov. 2, from 8:30 a.m. until
religious service at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Danny Greig and the
Rev. Jimmy Robertson. Burial in Masonic Cemetery, Clinton. He is survived
by his wife of 15 years, Nancy Bennett; two daughters, Lisa McGregor and
husband Jay, Franklinton, and Shana Thornton and husband James, Watson; two
stepsons, Adam Town and wife Cathy, and Troy Town and wife Amber, all of
Zachary; a sister, Irene Morgan and husband Duke, Kentwood; a brother,
Bobby Bennett Sr. and wife Betty, Greensburg; nine grandchildren, Charlsa
McGregor, Logan McGregor, Hunter McGregor, Devyn Thornton, Forrest Town,
River Town and Stone Town, and Julie Town and William Town. He was preceded
in death by his father, Marion Bennett; mother, Gladys Sanders; and a
brother, Eddie Bennett. Pallbearers will be Jackie Whittington, Sylvester
Giroir, Darren McCrory, Jeffery Graves, Jared Robertson and Jerome
Robertson. Honorary pallbearers are Carroll Graves, Ed Robertson, Lewis
Robertson, his grandchildren and nephews. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran
and a member of St. Albans Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and
running his beagles. Share sympathies, condolences and memories at
www.CharletFuneralHome.com.
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Obituary published in The Ponchatoula Enterprise on: 12/08/1999
BENNETT, MARY
ALBANY - Funeral services for Mary Bennett, 54, sister of Dorothy Perrin
of Ponchatoula, were Saturday, Dec. 4, from James Chapel Church of
Holden. Burial was in the church cemetery.Mrs. Bennett died Friday, Dec
3, at her residence.
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Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 8/10/2004
BENNETT, MARY
Amite -- Mary Bennett, 54, died Friday, Aug. 6, 2004, at her home. She
was a housewife. She is survived by one daughter, Diana Gross Lindsey
of New Orleans; four sons, Christopher Bryon Edwards and Kelvin Gross,
both of Hammond, and Walter L. Gross and Erecdus L. Gross, both of Amite;
one sister, Patricia A. Gross; one brother, Jerry E. Route; 20 grand-
children and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her
parents, husband and one brother. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 to
6 p.m. at Angelic Funeral Home, Roseland. The funeral will be at 7 p.m.
at Big Zion AME Church, Roseland, conducted by the Rev. Jessie J. Dennis.
Dismissal will be Thursday at 11 a.m.
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Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 2/15/2005
BENNETT, MEGAN NICOLE
A sixth-grade student and resident of Roseland, she died on Sunday, Feb.
13, 2005. She was 11, born Thursday, July 8, 1993, in Hammond. She is
survived by her mother, Peggy Distefano of Roseland; father, Donald Eugene
Bennett of South Carolina; three brothers, Christopher Wayne Bennett,
Michael Keith Bennett and Jeffrey Taylor Distefano Jr., all of Roseland;
maternal grandmother, Dorothy McCormick; paternal grandmother, Judith
Sharon Morrison; and paternal grandfather, Donald Lee Bennett, both of
South Carolina; four uncles, Lloyd McCormick of Amite; Norman Blanchard of
Metairie, Mark McCormick of Memphis, Tenn., and Joe McCormick of Destin,
Fla.; five aunts, Sara Cater, South Carolina, Debra Stout of Roseland,
Paula Randall of Kentwood, Patty Vierheller of Kentwood and Vicki McCormick
of Kenner. Also survived by numerous cousins. Preceded in death by her
maternal grandfather, Paul McCormick; and an uncle, Gary Bennett.
Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to
9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, and on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until religious
service at 11 a.m.
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Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/13/2003
BENNETT, MILFRED RAY
A loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, he died at 8:45 a.m.
Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at his residence in Amite. He was 76 and a
native of Independence. He was a member of Amite Church of Christ, a U.S.
Navy veteran of World War II and retired from South Central Bell with
more than 38 years of service. Visitation at Amite Church of Christ, 301
E. Mulberry St., Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m.
Friday, conducted by the Rev. Kenneth Istre and the Rev. Don McGee.
Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. Survived by his wife of 53
years, Evelyn Ridgedell Bennett, Amite; two sons and daughters-in-law,
Robin Ray Bennett and Mary Belle Bennett, Alexandria, and John Scott
Bennett and Jeanne Bennett, Houston; a sister, Mrs. Darence LeBarron,
Independence; a brother, Delmas Bennett, Independence; and four grand-
children, Mathew Ryan Bennett, Elizabeth Grace Bennett, Lindsey
Katherine Bennett and Thomas Gaines Bennett. Preceded in death by a
grandson, David Earl Bennett; three sisters, Virlie Lee, Mildred Guzzardo
and Opal Toney; and eight brothers, A.W., Harry, Homer, Howard, Clyde,
Norman, Lionel and Percy Bennett. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge
of arrangements.
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Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 7/25/1999
BENNETT, MYRNA HEBERT
A resident of Independence, she died Saturday, July 24, 1999, at North
Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 69 and a native of Plaquemine.
Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home chapel, Hammond, 6 p.m.
Sunday to 10 p.m. and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m.
Monday. Interment in Bennett Cemetery. Survived by her husband, Charlie
Edward Bennett Sr., Independence; a daughter and son-in-law, Jenny Lynn
and Ricky Comeaux, Addis; two sons and daughters-in-law, James Raymond
and Carol Jo Mott, Loranger, and Frank Dobel and Cheryl Mott, Plaquemine;
a sister, Norma Tullier, Addis; three brothers, Lloyd Hebert Jr.,
Plaquemine, Stanley Hebert Sr., Baton Rouge, and George "Pee Wee" Hebert,
Houma; four stepsons, Reggie Bennett, Dennis Bennett, Timothy Bennett and
Charlie Bennett Jr., all of Independence; two stepdaughters, Gail Bevere,
Tickfaw, and Mickey Thompson, Ridgeland, S.C.; and five grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her first husband, James R. Mott Sr.; and parents,
Lloyd Hebert Sr. and Evelyn Dobel Hebert.
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Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 7/29/2000
BENNETT, PERCY E.
A native and resident of Independence, he died at 1:12 a.m. Friday, July
28, 2000, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 82. He was a U.S.
Army veteran of World War II. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite,
from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by
Brother Steve Idom. Interment in Stevens Cemetery, Independence. Survived
by a sister, Darence LeBarron, Independence; and two brothers, Delmas
Bennett, Independence, and Milfred Bennett, Amite. Preceded in death by
his wife, Lottie Freeman Autin Bennett; three sisters, Virlie Lee,
Mildred Guzzardo and Opal Toney; and seven brothers, A.W., Harry, Homer,
Howard, Clyde, Norman and Lionel Bennett.
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Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 9/23/2003
BENNETT, RICHARD ALLEN, SR.
A retired warehouse supervisor from Exxon Chemical and a resident and
native of Ponchatoula, he died Friday, Sept. 19, 2003, at Pass Manchac in
a boating accident. He was 62 and a U.S. Army military policeman.
Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, Wednesday,
Sept. 24, 2003, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and after 8 a.m. until religious
service at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003. Interment in Sand Hill
Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Sharon Hebert Bennett, Ponchatoula; a
daughter, Laurie B. Blanchard, Ponchatoula; a son, Richard Bennett Jr.,
Ponchatoula; a sister, Mildred Bennett Luckette, Ponchatoula; two
brothers, George and Arthur Bennett, Ponchatoula; and two half-sisters,
Jeanie Bartlett, Australia, and Linda Graves, Ponchatoula. Preceded in
death by his parents, Clarence T. and Hilda Colkmire Bennett.
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Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 9/1/2004
BENNETT, ROBERT R.
He died at 10:41 a.m. Monday, Aug. 30, 2004, at Lane Memorial Hospital,
Zachary. He was 56, a native of Amite and a resident of Greensburg.
Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 2, with funeral service at 7:30 p.m., conducted by the
Rev. Michael Bassemier. Survived by his wife, Margie Bennett, Greensburg;
two daughters, Katherine Bennett, Santa Rosa, Fla., and Robin Ruley,
North Waterboro, Maine; a granddaughter, Chelsea Reed, Trenton, Tenn.;
four brothers, Elbert Wayne Bennett of Florida, Arthur Bennett of
Mississippi, Jerry Bennett of Greensburg and Blair Bennett of Baton
Rouge; and a sister, Porcha Bennett, San Angelo, Texas. He was preceded
in death by his parents, William Elbert Bennett and Wilkie Tycer
Bennett; and a son, Tracey Bennett.
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Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 12/02/2001
BENNETT, RONNIE BENNETT
SITMAN HEIGHTS - Ronnie Bennett Bennett, 50, died in his home in Sitman
Heights Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001, from a lingering illness. He lived in
New Orleans and taught at L.E. Rabouin High School until 1994, when he
moved to St. Helena Parish. He received a bachelor's degree from
Southeastern Louisiana University and was a member of various teachers'
associations throughout the state. He attended Abundant Life Church on
Wardline Road in Hammond. Survivors include his sister, Mildred B.
McDaniel of Pine Grove; brothers, Edgar L. Bennett and Louis Earl
Bennett, both of Amite; and numerous nieces and nephews. His parents,
Homer L. Bennett and Janie L. Bennett, and two brothers, Luther Bennett
and Jerry Bennett, preceded him in death. Visitation will be today from
3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite and Monday from 8
until the funeral at 10 a.m. The Rev. Lloyd Blount will conduct the
funeral with burial at Shiloh Cemetery.
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Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 1/22/2011
BENNETT, RUFUS G., JR.
Mr. Rufus "Jr" G. Bennett Jr., 78 years old of Tickfaw, Louisiana, died
January 20, 2011, at his residence. He was born on August 14, 1932, in
Robert, Louisiana, son of the late Rufus G. Bennett Sr. and Della Stafford
Bennett. Surviving are his daughter, Sandra B. Sterling, son, Maurice Hall,
sisters, Edith B. Ryder, Delores B. Motichek, 6 grandchildren, 6 great-
grandchildren, and his companion, Ethel Louis. He is preceded in death by
his wife, Jean Wigham Bennett, and brothers, Jurd, Robert Bennett, and Ivy
Bennett. Friends will be received on Saturday, January 22, 2011, from
6:00 pm until 10:00 pm and on Sunday, January 23, 2011 from 8:00 am until
2:00 p.m. at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula. Services
will be held in the funeral home chapel on Sunday, at 2:00 PM, with Rev.
Stanley Day and Rev. Michael Williamson officiating. Interment will follow
in the Ponchatoula Cemetery. An on-line guest book is available at
www.harrymckneely.com.
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Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 12/11/2001
BENNETT, SHIRLEY FORD
A resident and native of Independence, she died at 3:13 a.m. Sunday, Dec.
9, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 64. Visitation
was at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday.
Visitation at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until religious services at 3
p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Bob Simpson and Dr. Richard D.
Ramsey. Interment in Ford Cemetery, Independence. Survived by a daughter
and son-in-law, Rhonda and Roy Giamalva, Independence; a grandson,
Michael Brian Giamalva, Independence; and a nephew, John Paul Ford,
Loranger. Preceded in death by her husband, S.H. Bennett; and a brother,
Odis O. Ford.
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Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/9/2004
BENNETT, SHIRLEY JEAN COX
A resident of Hammond, she died at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2004,
at Hammond Nursing Home. She was 59 and a native of Amite.
Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until
religious service at 1 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Melvin
Rushing Sr. and the Rev. Melvin Rushing Jr. Interment in Wilmer
Cemetery, Wilmer. Survived by her mother, Annie Mae Cox Jones,
Hammond; three sons, Dennis Bennett, Timothy Bennett and Charlie
Bennett Jr., all of Independence; two grandsons, Jason Tarver and
Scotty Tarver; four brothers, James Cox, Folsom, Floyd Cox,
Covington, and Dwane Cox and Ronnie Cox, both of Greenville,
S.C.; two sisters, Helen Bankston, Kentwood, and Carolyn Hyde,
Amite; and a friend, Lonnie Ross. Preceded in death by her
father, Jewel Cox; paternal grandparents, Philon Cox and Dean
Mulina Cox; and maternal grandparents, Otto Stokes and Cora Lee
Lebo Stokes.
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Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 10/11/2011
BENNETT, SHIRLEY MARIE DAVIDSON CUTRER
Shirley Marie Davidson Cutrer Bennett was born July 13, 1936 and passed
away at 7:20 a.m., Sunday, October 9, 2011 at her residence surrounded by
her loving family. She was 75, a native of Bruce, MS, and a resident of
Amite. Mrs. Shirley is survived by 2 daughters, Peggy Marie Cutrer, Amite
& Patricia Cutrer Mathis and husband Richard, Amite:3 sons, Marvin Delbert
Cutrer and wife Angie, Amite, Ronald Joe Cutrer and wife Ella, Amite &
Samuel Timothy Cutrer, Roseland; former husband, Timothy Marvin Cutrer,
Roseland; 2 sisters, Neva Hyde, Roseland, & Catherine Battles, Amite, 3
brothers, Paul Davidson, Tickfaw, Eddie Davidson, Tickfaw, & Charles
Davidson, Roseland; 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Preceded in
death by parents, Grady Edward "Eddie" & Carrena Davidson, sister, Rena
Faye Davidson Lambert, 2 brothers, Thomas Davidson & Billy Davidson;
nephew, Randy Bailey. Visitation will be at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral
Home, Amite, on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. until
Celebration of Life Services at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home Chapel with
Bro. David Cutrer officiating. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite.
An on-line Guestbook is available at www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com.
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Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 9/08/2003
BENNETT, STEPHANIE
NEW ORLEANS - Stephanie Bennett, 34, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2003, in New
Orleans. She was a native of Gallup, N.M. She is survived by two sons,
Patrick and Mykel Bennett, both of New Orleans; her mother, Patricia
Hopkins of New Orleans; a brother, David Bennett of Gallup, N.M.; and two
sisters, Diana Sattelberg and Suzette Tauber, both of Phoenix. She was
preceded in death by her father, Fred Bennett. Visitation will be Tuesday
at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 11 a.m. until the
funeral at noon. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery.
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Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 12/13/2007
BENNET, TERREL EVERETT, JR.
A resident of Central and a native of Kentwood, the Lord called him home
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, surrounded by his family at his residence. He was
76. He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Euna Gilliland Bennet;
two daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Ronnie Davis and Jo Ann and
Richard Hanna; four grandchildren, Monica Russell and husband Lee, Dusty
Hanna and wife Jennifer, Dena Davis and Brad Davis; three great-
grandchildren, Madison, Chloe and Ivy Russell; sister-in-law, Mary Lambert
Bennett; and many other relatives and friends who were precious to him. He
was preceded in death by his parents, Tyrell E. and Eula Mae Rushing
Bennett; a brother, Ernest "Buck" Bennett; and sister, Alice Bennett
Prieskop. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and was retired from DEMCO with
32 years of service. He was a member of Greenwell Springs Baptist Church
and an avid LSU Tigers football fan. Visitation at Greenwell Springs
Baptist Church, 19421 Greenwell Springs Road, Greenwell Springs, on
Wednesday, Dec. 12, was from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation resumes Thursday
at the church from 9 a.m. until service at 10 a.m., conducted by Dr. Dennis
Terry. Burial in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Baker. Pallbearers will be
Johnny Metz, Mike Parrish, Charles Wascom, Chuck Spillman, Kevin Beauchamp
and Dennis Neal, all of DEMCO. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may
be made to the Greenwell Springs Baptist Church building fund. A special
thank you to Dr. William Moore of the Baton Rouge Clinic, our doctor, our
friend. Arrangements by Renaissance Services of Gonzales.
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Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 12/19/1998
BENNETT, THOMAS JEFFERSON
A resident of Hillsdale, he died at 5 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 1998, at his
home. He was 83 and a native of Holden. Visiting at First Pentecostal
Church of Roseland, 6 p.m. Friday until religious services at 10 a.m.
Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Glenn C. Henson. Interment in Killian
Chapel Cemetery, Amite. Survived by six daughters, Jenell Griffin, Houma,
Eunice Martin, Livingston, Rose Mary Parnell, Kentwood, Christine Allen
and Essie Mae Parnell, both of Roseland, and Janice Pence, Jonesville;
three sons, Jack William Bennett, Amite, and T.J. Bennett and James Lee
Bennett, both of Hillsdale; four stepdaughters, Clara Coler, Tickfaw,
Bernice Dugas and Linda Pierre, both of Morgan City, and Gladys Johnson,
Bogalusa; 39 grandchildren, 60 great-grand-children, a great-great-
grandchild; and four sisters, Susan Payne, Holden, Nolan Ducilla Bennett,
Independence, Mary Thames, Hillsdale, and Levada Cutrer, Roseland.
Preceded in death by wife, Verlis Howell Bennett; a stepson, Morris
Fletcher; a daughter, Maxine Soley; a grandson, Hollis Allen; two
sisters, Phine Sullivan and Aline Newcomb; a brother, Otis Bennett; a
half-sister, Mod Bennett; a half-brother, Lonnie Bennett; and parents,
Ellis and Opal Hodges Bennett. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge
of arrangements.
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Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/20/2010
BENNETT, VERA K.
Vera K. Bennett, 86, of Tickfaw, a loving wife and mother, passed away
Friday, Nov. 19, 2010, at Specialty Long Term Care Hospital of Hammond.
Born July 10, 1924, in Mobile, Ala., she was the daughter of the late
Henry Vernon Kinchen and the late Cora Davis Kinchen. Surviving are her
two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia B. and Leo Westmoreland, and Grace
B. and Bret Gasaway; son and daughter-in-law, Henry Farley and Marie
Bennett; four grandchildren, Robby Caston, Jessica Bennett, Fara-ley
Bennett and Brooke Gasaway; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Louise
O'Sullivan; and brothers, Vernon Kinchen Jr., Lloyd Kinchen, Marvin Earl
Kinchen, Carter Kinchen, Jerry Kinchen and Frankie Lee Kinchen. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Wade Bennett Sr.; son, Stanley
Wade Bennett Jr.; granddaughter, Jennifer Bennett; parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Kinchen; brother, Robert Kinchen; and mother-in-law, Cora Lou Harper
Bennett. Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in
Hammond on Saturday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m. until the funeral service at noon
in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Pete Charpentier officiating.
Interment will follow in the Bankston Cemetery in Hammond. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the Richard Murphy Hospice Foundation,
16013 Halbert Road, Hammond, LA 70403. An online guestbook is available at
www.harrymckneely.com.
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Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 7/3/2005
BENNETT, VERA W.
A native of Port Witby, Ontario, Canada, she died at 10:40 a.m. on
Saturday, July 2, 2005, at Landmark Nursing Center in Hammond. She was 87.
Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday, July 5, from 9 a.m.
until religious service at 11 a.m. Interment in Dan Cooper Cemetery,
Loranger. She is survived by four daughters, Carol B. Sander, Amite, Emily
Rose Basso, Independence, Barbara B. Brunett, Loranger, and Sandra B.
Capps, Husser; 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 14 great-
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie
Bennett; parents, Harry and Emily Spratley Wilson; daughter, Beverly B.
Davis; two brothers, Bernard and Fred Wilson; and granddaughter, Shirley
Jean Chavers.
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Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 7/21/2004
BENNETT, VIRGINIA "BOBBIE"
A resident and native of Tickfaw, she died Monday, July 19, 2004, at North
Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 71. Visitation at Harry McKneely &
Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation at
the funeral home from 8 a.m. until service at 10 a.m. Thursday. Interment
in Arcola Roseland Cemetery. Survived by her son, Herman "Skipper" Bennett,
and her daughter-in-law, Donna Bennett, both of Tickfaw; a sister, Doris
Herring of Independence; six grandchildren, Jason Guillory and Kevin
Guillory, both of Independence, Marley Bennett and Donetta Guillory, both
of Tickfaw, and Wendy Faunce and Jody Nunnery, both of Loranger; and five
great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Albert Dick Bennett;
and parents, Jesse and Niola Anthony. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Tickfaw Building Fund,
P.O. Box 1216, Independence, LA 70443.
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Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/21/2010
BENNETT, WALLACE LEVI
Wallace Levi Bennett, 88, passed away peacefully Monday, Oct. 18, 2010.
Levi was born April 27, 1922, to James Robert Bennett and Margaret Etta
Browning Bennett. He was a lifelong resident of Central. Levi was a retired
electrical first line supervisor from ExxonMobil, having worked there for
33 years. He served in the Coast Guard during World War II, was a 50-year
member of Central Masonic Lodge 442 and a member of Zoar Baptist Church.
Levi is survived by Elaine Hudson Bennett, his wife of 60 years. He is also
survived by two daughters, Terry L. Bennett, and Kathy B. Shockley and
husband Bruce; and two beloved granddaughters, Carole Lynn Shockley and
Rachael Elaine Shockley. He is also survived by his sisters, Laura Lea
Waters and husband Wilbur, Bobbie Joyce Neyland and husband Pete, all of
Central, Louise Fletcher and husband Barzie, of San Angelo, Texas, and
Marguerite Baudin, of Kentwood; brother-in-law, M.C. Martin, of Central;
and sister-in-law, Mildred Bennett, of Central. He was preceded in death by
his parents, James Robert and Margaret Bennett; his brother, Boyd Bennett;
three sisters, Anne Etta Martin, who was of Central, Inez Ward, who was of
Marrero, and Flarrie Baudin, who was of Central; and brothers-in-law Ted
Ward, who was of Marrero, and Jake Baudin, who was of Kentwood. Visitation
will be at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Wednesday
evening, was from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral home on
Thursday, Oct. 21, from 10:30 a.m. until funeral service at 1 p.m.,
conducted by the Rev. Kevin Hand. Burial to follow in Zoar Baptist Church
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Zoar
Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 11848 Hooper Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70818. The
family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff of the Intensive
Care Unit C of the Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet for their
compassionate care. Levi was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather
who will be greatly missed.
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Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 1/4/2004
BENNETT, WILLIAM EDWARD
Ponchatoula - William Edward Bennett, 90, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, in
New Orleans. He was a native of Ponchatoula. Survivors include two sons,
Robert Curtis Bennett of River Ridge and Gurnery G. Bennett of Arabi; one
sister, Edna Rainey of Hammond; five grandchildren, seven great-grand
children and one great-great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by
his wife, Thelma Hopkins Bennett; his parents, Neal and Ouida Bennett;
two sons, Thomas and Doris Bennett; an infant daughter; two brothers,
Clarence and Rufus Bennett; and two sisters, Lucille Stafford and Eunice
Dufrene. Visitation will be Monday at Harry McKneely & Son in Ponchatoula
from 10 a.m. until the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in
Ponchatoula Cemetery.
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Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 4/17/2012
BENNETT, WILLIE RUTH STEVENS
Departed this life Sunday, April 15, 2012 after a hospitalization at North
Oaks Medical Center. Born March 21, 1921, she had recently celebrated her
91st birthday. Survived by her husband of 67 years, Delmas D. Bennett,
daughters, Cheryl A. and Kathleen D. Bennett of Independence, son, the
Honorable Bruce C. Bennett and his wife, Linda of Denham Springs,
grandchildren, Preston E. Bennett, Rebecca B. Smalley, Brittney E. Bennett,
and Landon K. Watts, and great-grandchildren, S. Christian Smalley, Jr.,
and Madison Smalley. She survived the Great Depression and was a member of
Tom Brokaw's "Greatest Generation". A devout Christian wife, mother and
grandmother, she attended the Church of Christ at Oak Grove, LA. Visitation
at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., Monday, April
16, 2012, and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Tuesday,
April 17, 2012. Services conducted by Bro. Dale Ziebarth. Interment
Loranger Cemetery, Loranger, LA. For a guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com.
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Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 11/20/2009
BENNETT, WILTON "DITSY"
Died at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at his residence in
Loranger, LA. He was born February 28, 1940 in Independence. Age 69 years.
Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious
services at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009. Services conducted by Bro.
Marshall Wallace. Interment Loranger Cemetery, Loranger. He is survived by
his 4 daughters, Tawana Bennett, Loranger, Dana Bennett, Eagle, CO,
Rosalind Bennett, Wesson, MS and Shannon Bennett, Independence; a son,
Brandon Bennett, Loranger; grandchildren, Hannah Depew, Heaven Schmidt,
Hayley Bennett, Ragan Gainey, Tristian Picou and Eathan Bennett; great-
grandson, Aiden Gainey; brother, James E. Bennett, Loranger; sister,
Barbara Williams, Loranger. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Lee
Hayden Bennett; parents. Obie and Lettie Cutrer Bennett. For an online
guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
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