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| 2151 | Obituary: Pioneer Woman Of This County Is Buried Today Mrs. Martha Katherine German, aged 72 years, 2 months and 10 days, died Sunday morning at 9 o'clock at her home near College Station. A resident of Brazos county for the past 62 years, Mrs. German was one of its early settlers. She was a native Texan, born in Burleson county Aug. 20, 1863. She is survived by two sons and two daughters: F. N. German of Wellborn; John German of Houston; Mrs. W. D. Burkhalter of College Station and Mrs. J. F. Gree of Rock Prairie. One sister also survives her, Mrs. Sallie Ross of College Station. The funeral services were held from her late home this afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. J. P. Brown of Bryan, in charge. Interment was made in the old Millican cemetery where other members of the family sleep. McCulloch-Dansby were in charge of all funeral arrangements. (Published in The Bryan Eagle on November 11, 1935) | Lockley, Martha Catherine (I3761)
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| 2152 | Obituary: PLAINVIEW - Funeral services for H.C. Hamlin, 51, of Plainview, were to be at 2 p.m. today in the Aiken Baptist Church with the Rev. Carl Coffee, pastor, officiating. Burial was to be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens by Lemons Funeral Home. Mr. Hamlin, a farmer, was dead on arrival about 9 p.m. Wednesday at a Plainview hospital. Born in Howard County, he moved to Petersburg in 1953 and to Plainview in 1966. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Hale County Farm Bureau. Survivors include his wife, Mary Frances; a stepdaugther, Mrs. Bobby L. Read of Big Spring; a son, Hulan Lee of Plainview; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Monta Hamlin of Big Spring; a sister, Miss Juanita Hamlin of Big Spring; and two grandchildren. (Published in The Amarillo Globe-Times on April 18, 1969) | Hamlin, Harry Clinton (I6880)
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| 2153 | Obituary: PLAINVIEW - Mary Frances Hamlin, 90, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Parkview Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe P. Weldon, pastor of South Plains Baptist Church, and the Rev. Steve Martin, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery by Bartley Funeral Home. Mrs. Hamlin was born Aug. 13, 1913, in Coleman. She married Harry Clinton Hamlin on Aug. 25, 1947, in Stanton. Survivors include a son, Hulan Hamlin of Aiken; a daughter, Anne Read of Big Spring; a brother, Albert "Buddy" Neff of Coleman; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. (Published in The Amarillo Globe-News on January 9, 2004) | Neff, Mary Frances (I6883)
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| 2154 | Obituary: Pneumonia Fatal To Lebanon Man Burgess Funeral Rites Held Wednesday. B. D. Burgess, 51-year-old citizen of the Lebanon community, died in a Durant hospital Tuesday morning of pneumonia. He had been in the hospital about one week. Funeral services were held at Lebanon Wednesday afternoon. Arrangements were made by the Watts Funeral Directors. Immediate survivors are two daughters. His wife was claimed by death in August, 1930. (Published in The Madill Record on March 12, 1936) | Burgess, Dewitt Benjamin (I7980)
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| 2155 | Obituary: Polly Bean October 6, 1939 - October 2, 2021 Monahans, Texas On Saturday, October 2, 2021, Polly Bean went to be with the Lord and Savior. She was born on October 6, 1939, to Ernest and Flossie Bryant in Seymore, Texas. Polly married Connie Bean on December 31, 2005, living in Monahans, Texas until her passing. Polly was a member of Southside Baptist Church. She was very active in her church. Polly loved all that she met. She is survived by her loving daughter; Lynn Hewlett, son; Scott Griggs, grandson; Tray Hewlett, many nieces and nephews, and great grandchildren. Polly is preceded in death by her husband; Connie Bean, children; Keith and Cindy, parents; Ernest and Flossie Bryant, and siblings. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at Harkey Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Southside Baptist Church with Pastor Joshua Rieff officiating. A private graveside will be held on October 8, 2021, at Resthaven in Lubbock, Texas. Visit our website harkeyfuenrals.com to sign the guestbook or leave a personal note for the family. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Harkey Funeral Home. (Published by Harkey Funeral Home of Monahans, TX) | Bryant, Jerry Lee (I1072)
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| 2156 | Obituary: Polly E. Barks, 83, of Piggott, died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007, in the Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott. She was born Jan. 25, 1924, in Nimmons, and was the daughter of the late Elaine and Evalena Crow Gattis. She was united in marriage to Norman Owen on June 13, 1939, and to this union two children were born. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman in 1993. She was united in marriage to John Barks on April 2, 1996. She is survived by her husband John Barks of Piggott; daughter, Peggy Redmon of Nimmons; son, Leroy Owen of Nimmons; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; brother, Frankie Gattis of Dallas, Tex.; three sisters, Joe Ann Parris of Kennett, Brenda Burress of White Oak, Mo., and Fanny Gattis of Kennett; and many other relatives and friends. Visitation and funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 27, in the Hoggard & Sons Chapel with Bobby Carter officiating. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery in Greenway. Pallbearers were Waylon Dunn, Terry Palmer, Brett Palmer, Tommy Redmon, Scott Redmon, and Brian Settlemoir. Honorary pallbearer was Harold Burdin. Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott is in charge of the arrangements. (Published in The Clay County Times Democrat on January 31, 2007) | Gattis, Polly Earlene (I8418)
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| 2157 | Obituary: PORT NECHES - Dudley John Talbot, 71, of Port Neches died Friday at Mid-Jefferson Hospital. A native and lifelong Port Arthur-Port Neches area resident. He was a retired supervisor for Texaco. Services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 2 p.m until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Talbot; a daughter, Mary Flores of Groves; a son, Gary Talbot of Nederland; and five grandchildren. (Published in The Port Arthur News on April 1, 1995) | Talbot, Dudley John (I4625)
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| 2158 | Obituary: PORT NECHES - Services for Gloria Mae Talbot, 67, of Port Neches will be Tuesday at 4 p.m. at Clayton-Thompson Funeral Home in Groves with the Rev. Mike Cole officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. (Published in The Port Arthur News on September 26, 1995) | Smith, Gloria Mae (I4626)
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| 2159 | Obituary: PORTERVILLE, LA - Services for Mr. Porter Cochran, 87, of Portersville were held at 4 p.m., Sunday, September 23, at the Central Baptist Church in Springhill, La., where he was a member and deacon. Dr. Johnny Adkins, assisted by Dr. Newell Pugh, officiated. Burial was in the Springhill Cemetery. He died Saturday, September 22, 1984, at his residence after a long illness. Mr. Cochran, a native and life long resident of this area, was a major supplier of lumber for the early salt mill industry in Springhill. He worked as a dairyman and poultry farmer in the settlement that came to be called Porterville after him. He was known as (Mr. Porter) to all his friends and acquaintances. Mr. Cochran is survived by his wife, Gertrude Houston Cochran; two daughters, Maggie Evelyn Wallace and Gertie Ann Twitty, all of Porterville; one son, Melbourne Cochran of Springhill; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were: Galvin L. Stahl, Louis Stahl, Jerry Voss, Danny Stanford, John Wallace, James Evans and David Twitty. Honorary Pallbearers were: deacons of Central Baptist Church in Springhill. (Published in The Shreveport Times on September 24, 1984) | Cochran, Porter (I2380)
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| 2160 | Obituary: Possum McGinty was born on September 11, 1946 in Brazoria County, Texas to Melba (Andrus) and Bill McGinty and passed away on August 6, 2015 at the age of 68. Possum was a one of a kind, burley and amazing man. He lived life the way he wanted to. He loved to have fun. He didn't take anything from any one, but if you needed something, he was the first to help. Possum was one of those people; you either loved him or you didn't. He loved life and loved his wife and kids, not only in words but in actions. They never needed anything; he saw to that, what ever it took. He was a daddy that was always there in good times and bad. He taught his kids and grandkids how to handle what ever life threw at them and he tried his very best to help them. He loved them all the same and even thought there were times when they had it hard and he expected more from them. He only wanted them to have more than what he had when he was growing up. He wanted them to make something out of themselves. As always, he didn't express it the way others would, but he made sure he said it anyway. Possum loved his family with his whole heart, but to him there was only one person that could ever be the best and that was his wife, Debra. She was Possum's life and he wanted her to have the best of everything and worked hard to see that the love of his life was always happy. Possum always said that she was his best friend. He loved to cook and made the best home made rolls. Possum also loved to pick up cans. He would sell them and give the money to his kids or people who needed help. He also loved to stop and talk with people. He would ride his golf cart and take his great grandson with him. Possum and his family lived in North Zulch for the past 37 years and were members of the Iola Worship Center. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Tom & Ronnie McGinty; his mother-in-law, Irma Vice; brothers-in-law, Doug Vice and David Stephens. Survivors include: his wife Debra McGinty; son, Charley Bill Stark; three daughters, Tiffany McGinty, Kay Anderson & husband, Anthony, Karla Garza & husband, Edward; three brothers, Sam McGinty, James McGinty & Billy Ray McGinty and a sister, Donna Kay Davis. He is also survived by his grandchildren and great grandchildren: Chaciti Bradford & husband, Kedrick, Tyce Alexander, Possum McGinty, Levi Stark, Faith McGinty, Steven Kapeel, Jonathon Kapeel, Dustin Kapeel and Kavin Bradford and Killian Bradford. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Madisonville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (Published by Madisonville Funeral Home of Madisonville, TX) | McGinty, Carl Leon (I3341)
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| 2161 | Obituary: PRESCOTT, Ariz. - Thadine M. Brammer, 79, of Prescott, Ariz., died Sunday, Aug. 30, 1998. Services were held Monday at Memory Chapel Mortuary. Arrangements by Memory Chapel Mortuary. She was born in Mae and moved to Arizona 42 years ago. She was a Women's Army Corps veteran of World War II. She was a member of the Church of Christ. SURVIVORS: Daughters, France Green of Chino Valley, Ariz., and Helen Orren of Odessa; sisters, Barbara Mazza of Las Vegas and Dorothy Williams of Yuma, Ariz.; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. (Published in The Odessa American on September 1, 1998) | Ford, Mildred Thadine (I10705)
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| 2162 | Obituary: Private family services will be held Saturday for Dick Strite who passed on August 6th in Colorado Springs, Colorado after a lengthy illness. He was 60 years old. A native of Santa Cruz, Dick attended local schools graduating from Santa Cruz High School in 1964. He served in the National Guard. Dick was employed by Pacific Bell Telephone for 29 years, retiring in 1994. He moved to Central Point, Oregon in 1994 where he resumed working in telecommunications. He has lived the past six years in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His hobby and passion was fishing, especially a memorable trip spent fishing in Alaska. He is survived by his daughters Julie Bennett of El Dorado Hills, CA, Shelly Fleming of Las Vegas, NV; granddaughters Jordan & Cameron and grandsons Gage & Gavin of Las Vegas; his mother, Frances Day of Santa Cruz; brothers Ed Strite of Sutherlin, OR, Ron Strite and Joe Strite of Santa Cruz; and his companion Ginger Asmun and her family. Mr. Strite is also survived by uncles and aunts Wayne & Marie Thorton of Santa Cruz, Lorrayne & Albert Lane of Ben Lomond and Ella Thorton of Santa Cruz and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. He is predeceased by his father, Edward Strite Sr., cousins Larry Strite and Anthony Oakley. Interment will be in Santa Cruz Memorial Mission Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Dick's memory to the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Cruz, 543 Center St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Santa Cruz Memorial-Mission Chapel. (Published in The Santa Cruz Sentinel on August 17, 2006) | Strite, George Richard (I10535)
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| 2163 | Obituary: Private services for Kennith Jackson, 56, of Lubbock will have as the officiant the Rev. Jerry D. Graham, pastor of Skyline Baptist Church. Burial in Idalou Cemetery will be directed by Franklin-Bartley Funeral Home. Jackson died Wednesday, March 9, 1994, in University Medical Center. He was born on April 18, 1937, in Wichita Falls and had resided in Lubbock since 1984, when he moved from Bedford. He married Barbara Wood on March 16, 1967, in Carlsbad, N.M. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served with the 82nd Airborne Division. He was a Baptist, a member of the Lubbock Lions Club and was an amateur radio operator. He graduated from Texas Tech University in 1990. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Shari Murchison of Lubbock and Denise Schilling of Dimmitt; two sisters, Jessie Morehead of Cabool, Mo., and Dortha Harrington of Clarksville, Miss.; and two grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to the Lubbock Lions Club. | Jackson, Elvin Kennith (I9919)
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| 2164 | Obituary: Prominent businessman and life long resident Robert Wilson (Bobby) Moreland, 86 years of age, passed away April 7, 2003, at his son's home in Fort Worth, Texas. Born in Homer, Louisiana, on December 2, 1916, Mr. Moreland was a leading citizen and entrepreneur of the community. After attending Louisiana State University, he returned to Homer to work with his father, Chloe Moreland of Homer at Moreland's Grocery. This grocery was a fixture of the Homer town square for many years. During this time frame Mr. Moreland served in the United States Army in the European theater of World War II. He returned to Homer after the war and was in the grocery business for over 35 years as proprietor of Piggly Wiggly Grocery. For many years Mr. Moreland was a cattle rancher in Homer. He was instrumental in the development of Claiborne Bank and Trust, serving as Bank President for a period of time. After retiring from banking, he constructed, developed, and operated Moreland Meat Packing Company. Mr. Moreland was a lifetime member and elder of Homer First Presbyterian Church serving in many official capacities. His parents, Chloe and Eva Moreland, and his wife of 61 years, Ernestine Bumgardner Moreland, preceded him in death. Survivors include his sister, Eleanor Hightower McVicker of Homer; daughter, Martha Moreland Morris of Houston, TX and sons Dr. John Robert Moreland of Pacific Palisades, CA, James Wilson Moreland of Phoenix, AZ, Dr. Ernest Chloe Moreland of Atlanta, GA and Dr. David Justin Moreland of Ft. Worth, TX, fourteen grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons: Paul Roberts, Wes Moreland, Sam Moreland, and Robert Moreland; nephews: Preston Rogers, Ed Watson, and Mike Dougherty. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2003 at the First Presbyterian Church of Homer, LA with the Rev. John McClelland officiating. Burial will follow at Arlington Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 11, at Rose-neath Funeral Home in Homer. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to all the wonderful caregivers who have been so supportive during the last several years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arlington Cemetery Association of Homer. (Published in The Shreveport Times on April 11, 2003) | Moreland, Robert Wilson (I12949)
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| 2165 | Obituary: PROMINENT CITIZEN OF TITUSVILLE DIES ------- John R. Walker, Father of George Walker of This City Is Claimed By Death ------- TITUSVILLE, Aug. 5 - Funeral services for John R. Walker, president of the local civic league, and one of the most prominent citizens of Brevard county, who died suddenly Thursday night, will be held here Sunday afternoon. Mr. Walker, who was 58 years old, had held numerous municipal and county offices since coming here from South Carolina 34 years ago. He had served as county school superintendent, chairman of the board of county commissioners, and mayor of Titusville Beach Company. He had presided at a meeting of the Civic League Thursday night and jocularly complained of the heat but appeared in his usual good health. He died a few minutes after returning home from the meeting. Death was caused by the bursting of a blood vessel near the heart. Mr. Walker, who was prominent in various fraternal organizations, is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Hester Elizabeth Swain of Titusville, three sons and a daughter. ------- Son in Miami George Walker of Miami is a son of the deceased, and another son, Charles Walker, is residing in Boston, Mass. Mr. Walker was well known in Florida as the "father of the league" which was organized to build a bridge across the Indian river, connecting Titusville with the ocean, and to build a road to Orlando and another to Orsino on Merritt Island. The people ratified Mr. Walker's idea at the polls, voting the bods for the proposed improvements, and it is a marked coincidence that on the day of his death the Brevard county commissioners let the contract for the bridge and roads which he conceived. (Published in The Miami Herald on August 5, 1921) | Walker, John Randall (I9030)
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| 2166 | Obituary: Promise Land Church pastor expires Pastor of the Promise Land Church in Church Point, Pastor Gary Hagen, Sr., 45, passed away at his home Sunday, September 15, 1997 at 1:25 a.m. He had been in ill health for sometime. Pastor Hagen was born Sept. 23, 1951 in Lake Charles and had resided in Ragley, La. Services will be held at the Promise Land Church on Wednesday, September 17, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley. The Promise Land Church was build under Pastor Hagen's guidance. The body was laid out at the church on Monday at 5 p.m. and will remain there until time of services. Pastor Randy Clark will officiate at the services. Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarion Hagen, Sr. of Ragley; his wife, Frances Buford Hagen of Church Point; four sons, Scott J. Hagen and Billy J. Hagen both of Lake Charles; Jason P. Hagen and Gary Wayne Hagen, Jr. both of Church Point; five brothers, Clarion Hagen, Jr. of Sulphur; Larry Hagen of Miles City, Montana; Frank Hagen and Terry Hagen both of Moss Bluff and Paul Hagen of Ragley; two sisters, Sandra H. Beauchamp of Zachary and Diana Hagen of Ragley; one grandchild. Guildry Funeral Home was in charge of arrrangements. (Published in The Church Point News on September 17, 1997) | Hagen, Gary Wayne Sr. (I12239)
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| 2167 | Obituary: R. H. Brothers, 55, died about noon Sunday at the Baylor County Hospital, where he had been a patient since Thursday of last week. It is believed that kidney poisoning may have been the occasion of his death. Since he became stricken he had not regained consciousness, nor had he made a movement of any kind. Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Conducting was Minister D. L. Ashley of Munday and Minister R. L. Ashley of Seymour. Special music was given by a quartet composed of Mr. and Mrs. B P. Franklin, Howard Studer and S. Cowner. Interment was in the Riverview cemetery, with the following pallbearers, who are nephews of the deceased: Edward Bryant, W. A. Beaver Jr., Robert Nix, Orval Brothers, Charles Beaver and Wilburn King. Those attending the services from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Bryant and son, Hillis, and daughter, Mrs. B. H. High, and her daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bryant, all of Seagraves; Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Gross from Andrews; Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Bryant and a daughter of J. B. Bryant from Houston; Marvin Brothers and four daughters from Wichita Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Beaver, W. A. Beaver and son W. A. Jr., from Burkburnett. Mr. Brothers was born August 23, 1893 in Bell County, his parents being Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Brothers. The family came to Baylor County in 1906, settling in the Cache Creek community, and that was Rhaud's home for the greater part of his life. He was a veteran of World War I, serving in the army from August of 1917 to Jun of 1919. He was overseas a good part of this time, and served with honor in a machine gun battalion in the battles of the Meuse-Argonne campaign. Soon after getting back home the deceased was married to Miss Ada Beaver of Cache Creek, and for a number of years they made their home on the farm. During the past several years Mr. Brothers had not been in good heath, and spent part of his time in the Veteran's Hospital at Amarillo. For the past 18 months he had been confined to his bed. Surviving are his wife and four children as follows: Miss Lucille Brothers, who is a nurse at the hospital here; Robert, who is at home; Mrs. Doris Holt, who lives at Fort Worth; and Mrs. Orvey Priddy of Seymour. Mrs. Holt and family came when her father became seriously ill. Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Sam, Buford and Bernie Brothers, all of Seymour; Mrs. T. R. Nix of Seymour, Marvin Brothers of Wichita Falls and Mrs. J. B. Bryant of Seagraves. Mr. Brothers was a member of the Church of Christ, and took an active part in the work of his church. He was a splendid citizen in every way and did his part in holding up the banner of righteousness and doing what good he could do in the world. He will be greatly missed from the place he occupied in this community. (Published in the Baylor County Banner on January 20, 1949) | Brothers, Rhaud Homer (I175)
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| 2168 | Obituary: R.D. Rogers, 75 of Madisonville died Monday, June 2, 2008 in Madisonville. Funeral services are set for 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at Willowhole Chapel in North Zulch. Dwayne Word will officiate. Burial will follow in Willowhole Cemetery. Visitation is set for Tuesday at Day Funeral Home Chapel from 5-7 PM. Mr. Rogers was born February 27, 1933 to Robert Rogers and Glaydon (Whitworth) Rogers in Arkansas. R.D. was preceded in death by his wife, Jimmie (Jeffries) Rogers; his parents; brother-in-laws, Joe Howard and Eddie Davis; and sister Bobbie Ann Tollan. Survivors include his grandchildren, Mallorie and Natalie; sisters Betty Howard of Madisonville, Odetta Davis of Arkansas, Mary Beth Stewart and husband, Charles of Arkansas; brothers, John W. Rogers and wife, JoElla of Arkansas, L.J. Rogers and wife, Cristen of Louisiana and Nathan Rogers and wife, Carleen of Arkansas; and sister-in-law, Betty Henderson of North Zulch. | Rogers, Robert Dowin Wilson (I7780)
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| 2169 | Obituary: Rachel "Renee" Ellzey of Westlake, LA passed away Tuesday September 12, 2017 at the age of 60, in the comfort of her home, now at complete peace with her Heavenly Father and loving husband. Rachel was a loving and caring Christian who enjoyed spending time with her dogs and loved ones. She was a loving wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend, who will be greatly missed. Those left to cherish her memories are her mother-in-law, Virgie Stokes and Father-in- law Billy; son, Tommy Ray McBride; daughters, Tabatha Rachel Newman, Tanya Renee McBride and Brenda Kay McBride; step sons, Jeremy Ellzey and Robbie Ellzey; step daughter, Lori Roach. Renee will also be deeply missed by her 23 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Rachel also leaves behind 4 sisters, Crystal Barrass, Jamie Parker, Krista Guillory, Connie Parker; brothers, Howard Parker and Hardy Parker; sister-in-law Shonda Applebee; sister in law Michelle Stokes; brother in law Ricky Stokes, Cody Stokes and Boyd Stokes. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and her sister. Visitation will be held at Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake on Sunday September 17, 2017 from the hours of 4pm until 8pm, and will resume at 9am on Monday September 18, 2017. Funeral Service will be at 10am on Monday. Burial will follow at Westlake Memorial cemetery. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com In lieu of flowers, donations for funeral expenses may be made to the family. (Published by Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake, LA) | Parker, Rachel Renee (I10274)
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| 2170 | Obituary: Rachel Nedley Is Dead at 68 Rachel Nedley, 68, of 1636 South Ave., a resident of Missoula since 1961, died Tuesday in a local hospital. She was born July 30, 1899, in Texas. She came to Missoula in 1961 from Gardiner. Survivors besides the widower, Loran Nedley, include three daughters, Mrs. William Bremer and Mrs. Dorothy Williams, both of Yuma, Ariz., and Mrs. Lamar Mezza of Las Vegas, Nev.; four sisters, Mrs. Irene Zumwalt of Gardiner, Mrs. Inez Hines and Mrs. Mary Putty of Lubbock, Tex., and Mrs. Clara Dickinson of Austin, Tex.; her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart of Lubbock; five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending at Squire-Simmons-Carr Mortuary. Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday in the Squire-Simmons-Carr Rose Chapel. Burial will be in Missoula Cemetery. (Published in The Missoulian on July 12, 1968) | Holmes, Rachel Ora (I10704)
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| 2171 | Obituary: Rafael Flores Jr., 43, of Port Arthur died Friday. A native and lifelong resident of Port Arthur, he was an operator at Fina Oil Co. for 23 years and a member of Oil Chemical & Atomic Workers International Union AFL-CIO Local 4-23. He was also a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Port Arthur. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Port Arthur. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Clayton-Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Survivors include his father, Rafael Flores Sr. of Port Arthur; two sons, Christopher Paul Flores and Rafael Flores III, both of Port Neches; three brothers, Otilio Collazo Jr. of Port Arthur, Robert Henry Flores I of Port Neches and Richard James Flores Sr. of Port Arthur; and two sisters, Mary Ellen Sumaya and Virginia Rose Howe, both of Groves. (Published in The Port Arthur News on April 28, 1996) | Flores, Rafael Jr. (I4982)
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| 2172 | Obituary: Ralph Ross Keller, 51, died, Friday, Feb. 6, 1981 in Logan Regional Hospital. He was born June 29, 1929 in Logan to Charles Henry and Ruby Matilda Haight Keller. He married Charlene Greer June 6, 1951 in Houston, Texas. Married was later solemnized in Los Angeles Temple. He is survived by his widow or Logan; Three sons and two daughters, Guy R., Vance Ross, Aaron Ward, Blake, Kathy Seamons all of Logan; David Susan Eliason from Smithfield, Utah; Five grandchildren. His mother of Lake Lake. Three brothers, and three sisters, Charles H. Jr. from Providence; Reginald H. from River Heights; Kenneth C. from Kent, Wash; Mrs. Eugene (Betty) Smart of Boise, Id.; Mrs. William (Colleen) Fiscus of Las Vegas, Nevada, Mrs. Gene (Joan) Brand from Salt Lake. Funeral Services will be held Monday at 12 noon in the River Heights Ward Chapel. Friends may call at the Hall Mortuary in Logan Sunday evening 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in the Logan City Cemetery. (Published in The Salt Lake City Tribune on February 8, 1981) | Keller, Ralph Ross (I5521)
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| 2173 | Obituary: Randal J. Williford (1948 - 2012) Randal J. Williford, 63, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2012, in Fort Worth. Graveside service: 1 p.m. Tuesday in Mercers Gap Cemetery, Commanche County. Randal was born Aug. 26, 1948, in Odessa, to Jesse and Wanda Williford. He served in the U.S. Army for over 17 years, during which he served two tours in Vietnam. He also served as a Scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts of America. He was preceded in death by former spouse, Linda Williford; son, Randal J. Williford Jr.; his parents; and a sister, Wanda Gaye Williford. Survivors: Wife, Janice Williford; children, Wesley Williford, Don Michael Williford and wife, Tiffany, and Stephen Williford and wife, Kyra; grandchildren, Nocona, Kaitlyn, Ryan, Jamie and Harley; brothers, Harold and Joe Williford; and numerous nieces and nephews. (Published in The Fort Worth Star-Telegram on April 10, 2012) | Williford, Randal Jay (I957)
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| 2174 | Obituary: RANDALL D. LEMINGS JULY 22, 1957 - JAN. 8, 2003 Services will be held Monday, 11 am at Evangelical Free Church, Turlock. Viewing is Sunday, from 2-9 pm at Allen Mortuary, Turlock. (Published in The Modesto Bee on January 11, 2003) | Lemings, Randall Dean (I10053)
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| 2175 | Obituary: Randall Gene Young, age 66, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma passed away from this life on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Randall was born November 1, 1951 in DeQueen, Arkansas, the son of Lee Young and Bettye Jean Chaney. Randall was employed as a toolpusher in the Texas oil fields, owned a restaurant, and was a lead school bus driver for Cypress Fairbanks Independent Schools District. Randall lived in many places in Texas, including Laredo, Gonzales, Somerville, Austin, Houston, and Midland, as well as in New Orleans, LA and Edmond, OK through his career, but he retired to his favorite place in 2015, as he always called it: "God's Country", Broken Bow. Randall enjoyed his FOOTBALL, fishing, and family, including pets. Randall is preceded in death by his parents: father, Lee Young, mother, Bettye Jean Chaney, and step-father, Ferrell Chaney; his brother-in-law, Mark Thomas; his uncles, M.W. Tucker and wife Reba, James Tucker and wife Vondal, and their son Mike Tucker; and aunts Dorothy Tucker and her son, Carl Self, Jr., Margaret Tucker, and Nettielee Haley and husband Glen Haley, and their son, Glenny Haley. His memory will be forever cherished by his family: his daughter, Caroline Nettielee-Young McEaneney and husband Ryan, their children and his grandchildren Carolee Hallow and Killian James; his son, Conrad Young; his sister, Dottie Thomas, her sons and his nephews, Mark Randall, Brandon, Chris, and Nick; his step-mother Laura Young, and his brothers, John Young and wife Tracy, Jason Young and wife Elise, and James Young and wife Tammy; his cousins, Tal Tucker, Carolyn Bialick, Kathy Guthrie, and Margaret Chisholm; his pets Genghis, Betty, and Tipsy; his ex-wife Susan Wygant; and his many friends and his extended family. A visitation of friends and family will be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bunch-Singleton Funeral Home in the chapel in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at Bunch-Singleton Funeral Home in the chapel in Broken Bow with the Church of Christ minister Nathan Diller officiating. Interment will follow at the Hochatown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to: Oklahoma University Foundation at P.O. Box 258856, Oklahoma City, OK 73125; ARK (Animal Rescue & Kare) at P.O. Box 1023, Broken Bow, OK 74728; or The American Cancer Society at P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. (Published by Bunch-Singleton Funeral Home of Broken Bow, OK) | Young, Randall Gene (I9073)
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| 2176 | Obituary: Randel Allen Benner, Jr., age 51 passed away February 14, 2022. He was born in Houston, Texas on January 26, 1971. Growing up in the Houston area, he made his way to Dallas, Texas as a young man, later joining the US Army in 2001; serving in Iraq and Afghanistan in the 82nd Airborne Division as a Paratrooper. Prior to joining the Army, he wasn't thought of as the perfect driver, but he did not let that stop him as he was appointed personal driver for a Colonel during his time overseas. After his time in the Military, he made his way back to Ferris, Texas where he continued his love of music and reading books and different types of literature. He was very intelligent and booksmart. His love of reading included different types of comics and anime. He was a quiet individual; shy and kept to his self much of the time. He enjoyed going to the movies and going out in his favorite western wear, two-stepping the night away. He was devoted to his family and loved to spoil his nieces and nephews. He will be missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by Randel Allen Benner, Sr; inf. brother George Paul Benner, brother Kyle Ray Luttrell and his grandparents. He is survived by parents Marvin and Debbie Luttrell of Ferris; siblings: Coy Luttrell of San Antonio, Brian Benner of Ennis, Tracy and husband Kevin Miles of Conroe, Crystal and husband Steven Anthony of Magnolia, Bryan and wife Tabitha Parker and Carrie Louise; sister-in-law Sherry Luttrell of Ferris; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family members and friends. Visitation will be 12:00 - 1:00 PM Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Green Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be 1:00 PM Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Green Funeral Home, Pastor Michael Masek Officiating. (Published by Green Funeral Home of Ferris, TX) | Benner, Randel Allen Jr. (I5643)
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| 2177 | Obituary: Ray Andrew Dunemn, 60, of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born October 3, 1949 in Rohwer, AR. He was a retired Deputy Fire Chief for the Monticello Fire Department, owner of SEPSCO & Family Grocery and Deli in Monticello and a member of ABA Faith Missionary Baptist Church. He was the son of the Chennault Dunemn and Myrtle Minchew Dunemn and was preceded in death by one brother, Jerry Dunemn and one sister, Lucy Dunemn. Survivors include his wife, Hilda K. Self Dunemn of Monticello; one daughter, Cindy Frazier and husband, Ronnie, of Tucker, AR; step son, Patrick Fowler and wife, Ashley, of Piedmont, SC; step daughter, Tracey Duncan of Atoka, TN; one sister, Mamie Stringfellow of Monticello; seven grandchildren, Andrew Dunemn, Misty Branch, Jordyn Duncan, Natalie Duncan, Landon Fowler, Bailey Hill and Audrey Elizabeth Fowler. (Published by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home Inc. of Monticello, AR) | Dunemn, Ray Andrew (I8292)
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| 2178 | Obituary: RAY CLARK age 59 of Deer Park passed away February 16, 2010 surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his loving wife J. J. Clark, his daughters Melissa Clark, Amy Fiedler and her husband Kody Fielder, Katy Clark and his loving pets Roxie and R. J. A graduate of Galena Park High, Ray also served in the U.S. Army. Ray was an adoring father, wonderful husband and lover of fishing and animals. A celebration of his life will take place at Holy Trinity United Methodist Church 13207 Orleans at 11:00 on Saturday February 20th. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Ray's memory to the Houston SPCA. (Published in Houston Chronicle on February 19, 2010) | Clark, Cecil Ray (I4380)
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| 2179 | Obituary: Ray H. Harris Dies Monday Ray H. Harris, 43, formerly of Emhouse, died suddenly Monday in San Antonio. Funeral services were held in San Antonio Wednesday. Surviving are his wife, Mary Netta Harris; three sons, Bill, Dave and Robert Harris, all of Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. E. L. Anderson, Waxahachie, and Mrs. Lockie Lamberth, San Antonio; and other relatives. His mother, Mrs. R.H. Harris of Waxahachie, formerly of Emhouse, died last month. (Published in The Corsicana Daily Sun on March 11, 1966) | Harris, Ray Hoyt (I5314)
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| 2180 | Obituary: Rayburn Greer, 56, of Bryan, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, at St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 25 in Wheat Cemetery in Millican. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral Home and Crematory. Rayburn Greer was born to Charlie and Daisy Wade Greer in Navasota. He was a devoted husband that cherished his wife Susan Muth Greer for 38 years. Preceding him in death are his father; his brother Charles Greer; and his sister Maudene Greer; a great-grandson Hunter Davis. His survivors include his wife Susan Greer; his sons Harry Davis and wife Elizabeth, Michael Joe Davis and his wife Brandie; his daughter Lisa Reichert; his brother Ricky Greer; his sisters Sharon Kozak and husband Frank, Sandra Sage and husband Joe, Shirley Haischer and husband Chris, Mary Schultz, and Claudene Trammell and husband Jerry; his nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren with a new blessing on the way; and by numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial donations are accepted at Agglieland Credit Union for Rayburn Greer. Expressions of condolences can be made at callawayjones.com (Published by Callaway-Jones Funeral Home of Bryan, TX) | Greer, Rayburn (I5526)
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| 2181 | Obituary: Raymond A. Cavazos "Papa Raymond" Jr., of Bryan, passed away March 16, 2013. A memorial service is planned for 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at Hillier Funeral Home in Bryan. Raymond graduated from Victoria High School in 1987. Raymond worked for Brazos Valley Electric for the past 18 years. Raymond was full of life and a positive role model to people others may have given up on. He was also well known not only for his dedication and hard work, but also for always making a lasting impression on everyone he met. He was known to say, "Learn as many skills as you can and learn something new every day". Raymond was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lola; and his nephew, Raymond. Survivors include his wife, Kim; daughter, Mallory; sons, Raymond and Bobby; his mother, Mary Jones and husband Bob; his father, Raymond Cavazos and wife Delores; a very special "grandson" Carter; five sisters; two brothers; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces. (Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle from March 21 to March 24, 2013) | Cavazos, Raymond Amadeo Jr. (I5341)
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| 2182 | Obituary: Raymond Allen Johnson passed away into the arms of the Lord on October 28, 2021. Raymond was born on March 22, 2016 in Austin, Texas to the parents of Riley Daniel Johnson and Lauren Haley Trail. Raymond's love for life started on day 1 to the day he left us. Raymond was always full of so much energy, especially when he played outside, which was something that he always enjoyed. His best friends were his sister Lacey Grace and his cousin Lucas Johnson, the three of them loved playing together. Some of Raymond's favourite things included; power rangers, dinosaurs, Legos, wagon rides, and anything else they could get their hands on. At the age of two, Raymond was your typical little boy, always experimenting and trying to test the limits of his parent's patience. This all changed for Raymond and his family on October 4, 2018, when he was diagnosed with stage 4 hepatoblastoma, a very rare childhood liver cancer that impacts just one in a million children the ages 1-3, around the world each year. Raymond started chemotherapy at Dell Children Hospital followed by 5 surgeries, one to remove the primary tumor from his liver and the rest were on his lungs. He rang the bell on June 19th, 2019, when he finished his chemotherapy, and at that time it looked like Ray was on the home stretch and was finally in remission. Unfortunately, the cancer returned in his lungs and he had to start chemotherapy again. After another 4 rounds of chemotherapy, Ray was accepted into a clinical trial to test a new cancer treatment approach at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. In August of 2020, Ray was infused with modified CAR-T-Cells that were engineered to attack the metastasized cancer within his lungs. Through all of the treatments, Ray was always strong, always happy, and always found a way to make people smile, even when they were sad. He was truly one in a million! In January of 2021, Ray was given 10 rounds of radiation over two weeks to try and help reduce the size of the tumor. In March 2021, Ray's condition was determined to be terminal, and doctors gave Ray just one month to live. Despite this devastating news, Ray's quality of life improved dramatically and he started to regain his strength and once again enjoy his life. He took a trip with his family to Disneyworld and was part of the Lion King show. This past summer, Ray got to enjoy a normal boy's life. He got to play in the dirt, ride horses, catch fish, and even got to go to kindergarten. Ray loved the outdoors and spent some of his best days being outdoors with his family. He truly was a fighter, a warrior, and a hero to everyone. Ray's journey inspired so many around the world to believe in miracles and re-discover their faith. The miracle was that he was with us for so long, always happy, and always smiling. He was a Ray of Light in everyone's life! Ray is survived by his parents, Riley Daniel Johnson and Lauren Haley Trail; his sister, Lacey Grace; his grandparents, Suzy Renee Johnson and Dustan Ray Hale; Mark and Mira Johnson; Mark and Linda Trail; great grandparents, Pamela Poole and Mary Johnson; and his Uncle Ches and Aunt Kellany "Yang Yang" Johnson; and his cousin, Lucas Johnson. Viewing will be on November 2, 2021, from 4-6 pm at Callaway-Jones Funereal Home, 3001 S. Collage Ave., Bryan, Texas 78701. Memorial service will be on November 3, 2021, at 10 am at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 4220 Boonville Rd., Bryan, Texas 77802. (Published by Callaway-Jones Funeral Home of Bryan, TX) | Johnson, Raymond Allen (I6132)
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| 2183 | Obituary: Raymond B. Dockery Jr., 61, of Caldwell, died Monday, August 24, 2015. A Celebration of Life services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, August 28, 2015 at the funeral home. Raymond was born January 16, 1954 in Bryan, Texas to Raymond B. and Lucile Kocurek Dockery. He was a Lutheran. Raymond was a mailman and worked for the United States Postal Service for 32 years. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, tubing and being with family. He was a workaholic as well as an avid gopher hunter. Raymond was preceded in death by his father Raymond B. Dockery, Sr. He is survived by his wife Linda, his mother, Lucile, and two sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond "Rayme" Dockery, III and wife Jennifer of Bryan, Texas, and Nicholas Dockery and wife Melanie of Caldwell; two brothers Glen Dockery of Bryan, Texas and John Young and wife Theresa of Mississippi; two sisters Debra English and Daphine Dockery both of Bryan, Texas; and grandchildren are Kyla Ringer, Beau Dockery and Sofia Dockery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice Brazos Valley, 502 W. 26th St., Bryan, Texas 77803. (Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle on August 27, 2015) | Dockery, Raymond Boyce Jr. (I675)
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| 2184 | Obituary: Raymond Clement, Sr.(Paw Paw), 77, of Baytown, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2009, at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, after a lengthy illness. He was born on January 12, 1932, in Highlands, Texas, to Gaston and Orline (Sonnier) Clement. He married the love of his life, Rosemary Michalsky Clement, on April 19, 1952. He retired from Platzer Shipyard. His family was very important to him. His greatest joy was spending time with them and their many friends at his home in Crystal Beach. Affectionately know as "Paw Paw," he will be missed by many. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, GI Clement; sisters, Bea Sullivan and Thelma Clement; and granddaughter, Amy Danielle Burnett; Mr. Clement is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Rosemary Clement; sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond and Linda Clement, of Mont Belvieu, Bobby and Pat Clement, of Baytown, John and Sue Clement, of Cleveland; daughters and sons-in-law, Suzanne and Dave Alimena, of Beach City, Terri and Ronny Smith, Candy and Ronnie Kovalcik, Sandy and Ricky Martin, Denice and Timmy Massengale, all of Baytown, Jana and Johnny Sanders, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, and Amy Jo and Tim Warfel, of Spring; twenty-six grandchildren, Melissa Gill, Kera Jennings, Keli LaGrone, Tina Tilton, Jennifer Nerf, Laura Callaway, Kimberly Hanle, Amanda and Kristin Alimena, Christopher and Christy Clement, Stacey Stork, Mindy Vyoral, Ronda Smith, Angie Lawrence, Steven Kovalcik, Crystal Goetz, Brooke Martin, Andrew Van Hise, Joshua, Colby, and Priscilla Massengale, Amber Cannon, Marle' Thompson and Emily and Joseph Clement. He is also survived by fifteen great grandchildren, Amber and Tiffany Gill, Kade, Kyle and Kenli LaGrone, Nichole, Chance and Peyton Nerf, Kadence Alexander, Troy Tomlinson, Kaitlyn and Bryce Stork, Dylan and Devyn Vyoral, and Austin Goetz; brothers; Watts Clement, of Santa Fe, Texas, Alford Clement and wife, Toni, of New Mexico, Frank Clement and wife, Gayle, of Huffman; sister-in-law, Lucille Clement, of Houston; longtime friend, Glenn Muldrow, of Highlands, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 19, 2009, from 5 - 8 p.m. at Crespo & Jirrels, with a Vigil Service at 4:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2009, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, with Monsignor Fred O'Connor and Reverend Terence P. Brinkman, S.T.D., officiating. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Cememtery. Honoring the family as pallbearers will be Christopher Clement, Steven Kovalcik, Joshua and Colby Massengale, Andrew Van Hise, Troy Tomlinson, Chance Nerf, Lanny Lawrence, Rob Vyoral, Greg Goetz, Reggie Gill, Michael LaGrone, Brian Tilton and Gary Jennings. Services: Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2009, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church; interment at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery on FM 1942 at Parrish Road The family wants to thank Dr. Stuart Solomon and staff for their wonderful care for over 24 years. Memorials: For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Clement's memory to Sacred Heart Catholic School, 915 Runneburg, Crosby, Texas, 77532. | Clement, Raymond Joseph Sr. (I2523)
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| 2185 | Obituary: Raymond Eugene "Gene" Farley, Jr., 66, of Jena, passed from this life on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at his home. He was born October 10, 1954 in Jena, to the union of his parents, Rita Imelda Lees Farley and Raymond Eugene Farley, Sr. Gene was employed as a drilling superintendent in the oil industry until his health forced him to retire. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 20, in the Jena Cemetery, east of Jena, under direction of Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home of Jena. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Justin Eugene Farley. Survivors include his wife, Clovice Hardwell Farley; one sister, Nona Davidson and husband Charles; and one brother, Brent Farley and wife Reacey, all of Jena. (Published in The Jena Times on July 19, 2021) | Farley, Raymond Eugene Jr. (I4226)
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| 2186 | Obituary: RAYMONDVILLE - Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the LaSara Cemetery for Charles LeRoy Blaskowsky, who died Tuesday at the Raymondville Clinic Hospital following an illness of two days. the Rev. Johnson, pastor of the Four Square church at Donna read the last rites. Interment was made in the LaSara Cemetery with the Howard Mortuary in charge of the arrangements. The child was born March 5, 1937 near Hargill and is survived by the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Asaph Blaskowsky and two sisters, Lorene and Mary Caroline. (Published in The Valley Morning Star of Harlingen, TX on August 12, 1937) | Blaskowsky, Charles Leroy (I6714)
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| 2187 | Obituary: Rayne - A Mass of Christian Burial for Norris Joseph Clement, age 91, will be celebrated on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 11:00 AM in Gossen Funeral Home Chapel, Rayne. Father Aaron Melancon, pastor of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Duson will serve as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery No. 2, Rayne. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM in Gossen Funeral Home Chapel, with a rosary being recited at 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue on Thursday from 8:00 AM until service time in the funeral home. Mr. Clement passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019 in a Rayne health care facility. Mr. Clement was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne, and he attended St. Theresa Catholic Church in Duson. He was a rice and cattle farmer for most of his life, and he retired as a school bus driver for Lafayette Parish. He was a member of Woodmen of the World. Mr. Clement enjoyed playing cards and going to the casinos. His greatest joy in life was being with and caring for his family. Survivors include his daughters, Barbara Richard and husband, Ronald of Rayne, and Joann Monte and husband, Steve of Judice; grandchildren, Scott Richard, Ron Richard, Tonya Monte, Kendall Monte, and Kellie Roy; great-grandchildren, Ezra Richard, Raeanne Richard, Evan Richard, Paxton Gayon, Zach Duffy-Richard, Caity Richard, Silas Roy, and Kendra Monte; great-great-grandchildren, Skye Richard and Ayla Richard; and Godchild, Shirley Dore'. Preceding Mr. Clement in death were his wife, Merlise Bearb Clement; parents, Willie Clement and Mea Leger Clement; siblings, Nola Gaspard and husband, Wilson, Bertha Dupuis and husband, Clarence, Nolan Clement and wife, Lena, and Willie Mae Clement; brother-in-law, Sabre Bearb; grandchild, Matthew Richard; and great-grandchild, Layla Monte. Serving as pallbearers are Scotty Richard, Ron Richard, Kendall Monte, Steve Roy, Paxton Gayon, and Greg Dore'. Named as honorary pallbearers are Evan Richard, Ezra Richard, Silas Roy, and Zach Duffy-Richard. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Hospice of Acadiana, and to caregivers, Sandi Richard and Clara Boulet for the compassionate care given to Mr. Clement. Condolences may be expressed online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net. (Published by Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne, LA) | Clement, Norris Joseph (I2499)
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| 2188 | Obituary: RAYNE - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2015, 10:30 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne, Louisiana, for Daniel Edison "Dan" LeLeux, who peacefully passed from this life to the next at Lafayette General Medical Center at 4:28 a.m. on January 6 in Lafayette, Louisiana. Following the Mass, interment will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 Mausoleum in Rayne, Louisiana. Daniel was a descendant of Louis LeLeux who emigrated from Provence, France to New Orleans, Louisiana in the mid-1700s. Daniel was born on October 23, 1925 in LeLeux, Louisiana, the youngest of four children, to Pierre Belizaire LeLeux and Elizabeth Istre LeLeux. He was raised in LeLeux, Louisiana which was a thriving rural community between the 1920s to the 1940s located north of Kaplan, Louisiana on Hwy 13. He attended school in Kaplan, Louisiana and graduated from Kaplan High School in 1943. After high school, Daniel enlisted in the U.S. Army on March 20, 1944 at Camp Beauregard, Louisiana. After boot camp, he was assigned to General George Patton's 3rd Army in Europe with the 1123rd Engineer Combat Group. He participated in three major campaigns: The Ardennes; Rhineland; and Central Europe. Because he spoke French, his duties included performing reconnaissance missions to speak with local civilians in order to acquire information on enemy forces. As part of the 3rd Army, he participated in the liberation of Bastogne followed by spearheading into Germany bringing the European theatre of WW II to an end. As part of the advancing forces, his division also liberated Dachau, one of the Nazi Death Camps. His earned rank was Sergeant Major at the conclusion of the war. He also served during post-war occupation of Germany where he attended the War Crimes Trials in Nuremberg, Germany and later attended the Sorbonne University in Paris, France. He was discharged from the U.S. Army on May 17, 1946 at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. After the war, from 1948 to 1963, Daniel worked as an executive for Sunnyland Contracting Company a large contract drilling company with their main office in Rayne, Louisiana. There he met his future wife, Kathleen Rita McBride, while working for the same company. The couple were married on December 23, 1951 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne, Louisiana and had three children. Daniel became president of Sunnyland Contracting Co. after the owner, Ty Treadway, was killed in a plane crash. The company was then liquidated in 1963 and Daniel purchased several of Sunnyland's drilling rigs and started his own two companies - Delmont Drilling Company and DEL Oil and Gas Corporation. In his later years, he served as Chairman of the Board of a local financial institution. Daniel was an Honorary Member of Knights of Columbus, American Legion, DAV, VFW, Military Order of The Ardennes, and the National World War II Museum. Daniel is survived by two children: son David Edward LeLeux of Lafayette, LA and his fiancée Kimberly Leah Williamson of Melbourne, Australia; and daughter Suzanne LeLeux Eason and her husband Paul Lee Eason both of Lafayette, LA. He is also survived by two grandsons: Ross Paul Eason of Lafayette, LA; and Zachary Marc LeLeux of Houston, TX. In addition he is survived two nephews, John Allen LeLeux of Crowley, LA and Jerry Duhon of Sulphur, LA, along with one niece Mary Ann LeLeux Earles of Youngsville, LA. Daniel was preceded in death by his loving of 27 years, Kathleen Rita McBride who died in 1978; one daughter Lori Elizabeth LeLeux; by his parents, Pierre Belizaire LeLeux and Elizabeth Istre LeLeux, two brothers, Lionel Isadore LeLeux and Theodore Samson "Sam" LeLeux; and one sister Mabel LeLeux Duhon. He was also preceded in death by his second wife, Doris "Sara" Burlingame LeLeux. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne, LA from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm, with a rosary to be recited at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue at Gossen Funeral Home on Thursday, January 8, from 8:00 a.m. until time of service 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society and/or Disabled American Veterans. Friends may view the obituary and guest book online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141. | LeLeux, Daniel Edison (I4011)
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| 2189 | Obituary: Rayne - Funeral services for Wilbert "Bud" "Slim" Clement, 88, of Rayne will be held on Friday, March 8, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. in Duhon Funeral Home Chapel, Rayne. Deacon Tommy Adams will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2, Rayne. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2013 from 11:00 A.M. until 10:00 P.M. in Duhon Funeral Home, Rayne, with a rosary being recited at 6:00 P.M. Visitation will continue on Friday from 8:00 A.M. until service time in the funeral home. Mr. Clement passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 9:19 P.M. in a Lafayette hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Rayne, Mr. Clement was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for valor while serving in Burma. Mr. Clement was a member of American Legion Arceneaux Post #77. He retired from Weatherford-Lamb after many years in the oilfield. He enjoyed gardening, reading (especially westerns), and he loved spending time at Holly Beach. His greatest joy in life was spending time with and caring for his family. He was a loving father and a devoted family man. Survivors include his daughter, Betty Jo Constantine and husband, Darrell of Duson; sons, Ronald Clement, Sr. of Rayne, Mark A. Clement and wife, Mary of Mire, and Gregory Clement, Sr. of Rayne; grandchildren, Lynnette Comeaux and husband, Jay of Rayne, Ronald Clement, Jr. of Rayne, Crystal Reaux of St. Martinville, Shawn A. Clement and wife, Jenna of San Antonio, TX, Jamie Lopez of Rayne, Gregory Paul Clement, Jr. of Rayne, and Autumn Clement of Rayne; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He is also survived by his loving dog, Coco. Preceding Mr. Clement in death were his parents, Beauregard and Aurelia Credeur Clement; son, Michael D. Clement; sister, Renola Bourque; and brother, Wilson Clement. Condolences may be expressed online at www.duhonfuneralhome.com Duhon Funeral Home, LLC of Rayne has been entrusted with arrangements. | Clement, Wilbert Bud (I2509)
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| 2190 | Obituary: RAYNE - Funeral services were held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Monday, June 27, at 10 a.m. at a Mass of Christian Burial for Frank Edward Privat, 75, who died Thursday, June 23, at Encore Nursing Home in Crowley. Interment was in the Leger Cemetery in Rayne. Surviving are his wife, Eva Thibodeaux Privat of Rayne; two daughters, Julie Privat Wells, Stephanie Privat Nini and husband David; four step-daughters, Sara Leon, Laura Fontenot and husband Ben, Wynette Daigle and husband Taite, Shelly Coleman and husband Brandon; son, Joseph Privat and wife Melissa; two step-sons, Brian Leon and wife Roxanne, David Leon; 17 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and brother, Kenneth Privat and wife Brenda. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Edwin Privat; mother, Letitia Duos Privat; and great-grandchild, Bailey Leon. Frank worked for the Rayne Police Department for 20 years and was a member of American Legion in Rayne and of the Knights of Columbus in Rayne. A rosary was recited on Sunday, June 26, at 6 p.m. at Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne. Friends were received at Gossen Funeral Home, Inc., on Sunday, June 26, from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., and Monday, June 27, from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net. Arrangements were entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc., of Rayne, (337) 334-3141. (Published in the Crowley Post Signal on June 29, 2016) | Privat, Frank Edward (I5028)
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| 2191 | Obituary: RAYNE - Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church for Rose Junot Boudreaux, 91, who died Wednesday 7:30 a.m. in Rayne Guest Home. Burial will be in the old church cemetery. The Rev. Ben Drapeau, C.J.M. will officiate. Survivors include nieces and nephews. She was a member of the 3rd Order of Mount Carmel and Ladies Altar Society of St. Joseph Church. She was a native of New Iberia, daughter of the late Gustave Junot and Cecile Crouchet of France, but resided in Rayne since six years of age. She was one of the oldest when Rayne celebrated its centennial in 1983. She was preceded in death by her husband, Blaise Boudreaux. Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne is in charge of arrangements. (Published in The Lafayette Daily Advertiser on November 14, 1985) | Junot, Rose (I1502)
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| 2192 | Obituary: RAYNE - Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004, in St. Joseph Catholic Church at a Mass of Christian burial for Wilson Paul Gaspard, 86, who died at 1:30 a.m. at Rayne Guest Home. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery No 2. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Nola C. Gaspard, of Rayne; one daughter, Diana Stutes, of Duson; two sons, Wilford J. Gaspard, of Rayne, and Lawrence Gene Gaspard, of Rayne; one sister, Hazel Servant, of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodule Gaspard and Anola Trouvie Gaspard; one brother, Widly Gaspard; and one sister, Virginia Haley. Mr. Gaspard was a lifelong farmer and was a past president of the Acadia Parish Drainage Board. The family requested that visiting hours be observed from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of funeral services Tuesday. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today. Pallbearers will be Paul Stutes, Richard Gaspard, Kevin Gaspard, Cory Gaspard, Shannon Gaspard and Bobby Musso. Honoary pallbearers will be Skylar Gaspard and Steve Zuklie. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home Inc. of Rayne, (337) 334-3141. (Published in The Lafayette Daily-Advertiser on February 16, 2004) | Gaspard, Wilson Paul (I2500)
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| 2193 | Obituary: RAYNE - Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church for Gloria LaPoint Gaspard, 55, who died at 4:20 p.m. on Friday, November 3. Burial will be held in the church cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Wilfred J. Gaspard of Rayne; three sons, Kevin, Corey, and Shannon Gaspard, all of Rayne; two sisters, Joyce L. Hebert of Lafayette and Gaynell L. Meche of Carencro; and three grandchildren, Skylar, Alexs and Seville Gaspard. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Olite LaPoint and one brother, Hillard (Brother) LaPoint. Mrs. Gaspard was a member of the St. Joseph Good Samaritan program. Pallbearers will include Kevin, Corey and Shannon Gaspard, Wayne LaPoint, Paul Hebert and Paul Stutes. Honorary pallbearers will include Phillip Hebert, Skylar Gaspard and Robert LaPoint. Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne is in charge of arrangements. (Published in The Crowley Post-Signal on November 5, 1995) | LaPoint, Gloria Ann (I2865)
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| 2194 | Obituary: Rayne - Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Friday, April 23, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. for Cynthia Broussard Leal, 63 who died Friday, April 16, 2010 in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery #1 , Rayne. Surviving are her husband, Chano Leal; son, David Moore and wife Wendy of Rayne, daughter, Christy Ledet and husband Tim of Rayne, son, Scott Moore and wife Margaret of Lafayette, 9 Grandchildren, sister, Carol Fink of Praireville, brother, Alan Broussard of San Francisco, CA, brother-in-law, Max Baer of Lafayette, brother-in-law, Lou Butaud of Texas, brother, Darrell Broussard of Houston , TX, cousin, Mae Hains of Crowley and her first husband Larry Moore of Butte LaRose. She was preceded in death by her parents Eldest Joseph Broussard and Rena Clement Broussard; sisters Connie Butaud, Alberta Gossen and Geraldine Larriviere. She was born Thursday, August 18, 1946 in Rayne, LA, Daughter of the late Eldest Joseph Broussard and the late Rena Clement. Friends will be received 9:00 A.M. until 10:00 A.M., Friday, April 23, 2010. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne. Contributions may be made to the Everett Hildreth Memorial Gym Fund, Rayne Catholic Elementary, 407 S. Polk, Rayne, LA 70578. Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141. (Published by Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne, LA) | Broussard, Cynthia Gayle (I3063)
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| 2195 | Obituary: RAYNE - Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Friday, September 9, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. for Merlise Bearb Clement, 80 who died Tuesday, September 6, 2011 in Lafayette General Medical Center Hospital in Lafayette, LA. Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery #2, Rayne, LA. Surviving are her husband, Norris Clement of Rayne, two daughters, Barbara Richard and husband Ronald of Rayne, JoAnn Monte and husband Steve of Judice, five grandchildren, Scotty Richard, Ron Richard, Tonya Monte, Kendall Monte and Kellie Roy, seven great grandchildren, Ezra Richard, Raeanne Richard, Evan Richard, Kylie Richard, Paxton Gayon, Zach Richard and Catilyn Richard, one great great grandchild, Skye Richard, one brother, Sabre Bearb of Starks, LA, godchild, Thelma Domingue. She was preceded in death by parents, Asa Bearb and Anita Stutes Bearb, one bother, Curtis Bearb, one grandson, Matthew Richard, one great great grandchild, Layla Monte Robertson. She was born Thursday, February 12, 1931 in Acadia Parish, LA, Daughter of the late Asa Bearb and the late Anita Stutes Bearb. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society with St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne and also was a good Samaritians with St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne. Special Thanks to Hospice of Acadiana, and her nurse Kari Willis Spittle, Lafayette General Medical Center 7th floor staff, and her sitters, Janet Dickerson, Martha Jones and Tina Savoie. | Bearb, Merlise (I4065)
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| 2196 | Obituary: RAYNE - Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. for Wilbert "Bud" Adam Chiasson, 74, who died Monday, November 21, 2011 in American Legion Hospital in Crowley, LA. Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery #2, Rayne, LA. Surviving are his wife, Patsy Clement Chiasson of Rayne, one son, Todd Chiasson and wife Melissa of Rayne, two daughters, Dina Chiasson Matte and fiance Shawn Hollier of Rayne, Gina Chiasson Moreaux and husband Shane of Rayne, six grandchildren, Shanna Rene Chiasson and boyfriend Trevor Meche, Aaron Todd Chiasson and girlfriend Brooke Mire, Andrew Chiasson, Hailey Matte, Allie Matte, Luke Moreaux, Louis Chiasson of Mire, two sister-in-laws, Hilda Chiasson, Cynthia Chiasson Cormier, Niece and Nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Geralyn Marie Chiasson, parents, Wilton Chiasson, Sr. and Helen Comeaux Chiasson, two brothers, Wilton Chiasson, Jr., Richard Chiasson, sister-in-law, Elta Mae Chiasson, in laws, Nolan and Lena Dupont Clement, brother-in-law, Roland and Mary Clement, sister-in-law, Debra Clement, two nephews, Allen and Frank Chiasson, one niece, Amelia Louise Chiasson, one son-in-law, Steve Matte. He was born Saturday, August 28, 1937 in Rayne, LA, Son of the late Wilton Chiasson, Sr. and the late Helen Comeaux Chiasson. Mr. Chiasson served in the United States Navy. He was a member of American Legion Post 77 and Woodmen of the World. He worked at Lafayette Wood Works then retire after 50 years of dedicated service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA. (Published in The Rayne Independent on November 24, 2011) | Chiasson, Wilbert Adam (I2845)
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| 2197 | Obituary: RAYNE - Nola C. Gaspard passed away peacefully at Rayne Guest Home Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007. Nola was a lifelong resident of rural Rayne. She was a devoted wife, mother, grand mother and a gifted seamstress. Nola is survived by her three children, Wilfred Gaspard, Lawrence Gene Gaspard and his wife, Elaine, and Diana D. Stutes and her husband, Philip; and three siblings, Nolan Clement, Bertha C. Dupuis and Norris Clement and his wife, Merlise. Nola had seven grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Clement and Mea Leger Clement; her husband of 68 years, Wilson Gaspard; one daughter-in-law, Gloria LaPoint Gaspard; and one grandson, Shannon Gaspard. The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the owners and staff of Rayne Guest Home for the love and wonderful care that Nola received during the nine years that she was a guest there. The family is also deeply grateful to Pat Richard and other Hospice staff members who provided for Nola and the family during her final months with us. Visiting hours will be observed from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, 2007, and will continue from 8 a.m. until time of services at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007. The funeral services will be in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne, La. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery Number II. If so inclined, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nola's honor to Hospice of Acadiana or to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home" | Clement, Nola (I2496)
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| 2198 | Obituary: Rayne lost another of its loved 'senior citizens' this past week when death claimed Miss Mary Ella McBride, 84, member of one of Rayne's first families who dated back to the days of Poupeville, Miss McBride passing away at the Rayne Guest Home on Friday at 11:30 a.m. after a long illness. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 9 a.m. from St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Rev. Emery Labbe officiating. Interment followed in the family plot in the old St. Joseph Cemetery with Gossen Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Sidney McBride, Warren McBride, Harold Leleux, Jr., Harold Leleux, Sr., Tony Privat and Edwin "Butch" Ousse. Miss McBride was a native of Rayne and a lifelong resident here. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott McBride, her mother being the former Aurelia Perres, and member of one of the pioneer families in this area. Mr. and Mrs. McBride resided in Poupeville, and were among the settlers of that section who moved with the entire Poupeville community up to the railroad tracks in the 1880's when the settlement of Poupeville was renamed to Rayne. She was educated in local schools and later joined her brother, the late Walter J. McBride in the operation of what was originally McBride's Confectionery, then later became McBride's Drug Store. She was an important part of this business firm, and served the public faithfully over a long span of years, assisting her brother, and, in her quiet, sweet manner, making many friends for the drug store. For some time, this was also the offices for the Greyhound Bus lines and she handled the ticket office operation. She remained with the firm until Walter's retirement, when she also retired and devoted the remainder of her days to enjoying members of her family and her many friends. She had been in ill heath for some time, and had been a resident at the Guest Home for several years where she was a loved part of the group of friends there. "Miss Ella" will always be remembered fondly by her family and by the many friends of long standing who were intimate as only friends from childhood on can remain. She was an interesting part of Rayne's earlier business life, and she contributed much, along with her brother in providing one of Rayne's well known business establishments, located next to today's Gene's Shoe Store. Much of the original McBride's building was torn down in recent years to make way for the present Rayne State Bank parking area. Her brothers and sisters have all preceded her in death, and she is survived only by numerous nieces and nephews who were very dear to her. Among these are Tony Privat, Warren McBride, Sidney McBride, Edward McBride of Maryland, Harold McBride of Germany, Glenn McBride of Brownsville, Texas, Tom and Joe McBride of Lake Charles, Mrs Edwin Ousse, Mrs. Dan LeLeux and Mrs. A.E. Raymond, Jr. all of Rayne, Mrs. Harold LeLeux of Estherwood, Mrs. Gabe Alandin of Connecticut and Mrs. Howard Duran of Lake Charles. (Published in The Rayne Acadian Tribune on June 18, 1970) | McBride, Mary Ella (I3957)
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| 2199 | Obituary: RAYNE PIONEER BURIED TODAY Auguste Perres, Estimable Citizen Succumbs After Three Days Illness Auguste Perres, one of the pioneer settlers of the town of Rayne, was buried this morning at 9 o'clock. Right Rev. J.B. Jeanmard, bishop of Lafayette, officiated. He was assisted by Rev. Father Doutre, pastor of the Catholic Church in Rayne. The funeral was largely attended because the deceased was held in the highest esteem by many friends. Three days ago, Mr. Perres became ill with an acute attack of Bright's disease from which he never rallied. He passed into eternity at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday morning surrounded by his loved ones. All of the time that he lived in Rayne, Mr. Perres conducted a blacksmith and wheelwright establishment. In later years he retired and his son, Felix Perres, carried on the business which his father established so well. Besides his son, Mr. Perres is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Frank Jeanmard, of Lafayette, and a sister, Mrs. Walter McBride, of Rayne, as well as a number of other relatives. Mr. Perres was always deeply concerned in the welfare of Rayne, more particularity because he was among the original settlers in the place. There remains but two more of the first citizens of the town, Auguste Perres and H.W. Anding, according to the information given to The Signal this morning. We wish to extend our condolence to those who are grieved in the death of this much lamented citizen. (Published in the Crowley Daily Signal on January 19, 1921) | Perres, Auguste Jr. (I1476)
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| 2200 | Obituary: RAYNE RESIDENT DIES 11 DAYS AFTER HUSBAND Mrs. Georgiana Perres, Widow Chief of Police, Succumbs Mrs. Georgiana Amy Perres, 52, widow of the late Chief Felix Perres, who died Friday, March 2, last, died in a New Orleans hospital at 8 a. m. Wednesday, 11 days after the death of her husband. Funeral services have been set for 9 a. m. Friday, with a solemn requiem mass at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Rayne. Rev. Father H. Lerschen will officiate, and following the services, burial will be in the family vault in St. Joseph Cemetery. Until the hour of the funeral, the body will be at the family home. Mrs. Perres suffered a stroke immediately following her husband's death, and had been in a critical condition since that time. On Monday night she was taken to New Orleans for further treatment. Mrs. Perres was the former Miss Georgiana Amy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. Amy. She was born in St. Martinville on February 8, 1888, but moved with her family to Rayne to make her home in later years. On October 27, 1908 she was married to Felix Perres at the local Catholic Church, the late Right Rev. Msgr. A. S. Doutre officiating. Since that time she has been active in church, social and civic circles, and had accompanied Chief Perres to numerous international conventions of the fire chiefs and similar organizations. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and the Ladies' Altar Society. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Walter B. Chief of Indianapolis, Ind., and one son, Leo Perres of Eunice; one grandson, five sisters, Mrs. A. L. Guidry, Port Arthur, Tex.; Mrs. L. A. Morrison, Mrs. Laurent Oubre and Mrs. Lee Oubre, all of St. Martinville, and Mrs. Antoine Lacroix of Rayne; and one brother, Martin Amy of Loreauville. (Published in The Opelousas Herald on March 15, 1940) | Amy, Georgiana (I1508)
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