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| 951 | Obituary: Funeral services for Eva Marie Derouen, 84, will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. John Giles and Steve Cox will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Derouen died at 10:35 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a native of Rayne and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a charter member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters and the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include two sons, Elden P. Derouen of Spring, Texas, and Ron Derouen of Marshall, Texas; one daughter, Nettie Landry of Moss Bluff; two brothers, Willie McBride of Lake Charles and Anderson McBride of Houston; four sisters, Noaline Derise, Willia Mae Robert and Clara Joyce Landry, all of Lake Charles, and Nina Philmon of Carlyss; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. (Published in the Lake Charles American Press on February 21, 2002) | McBride, Eva Marie (I4190)
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| 952 | Obituary: Funeral services for Evelyn M. Hopkins, 74, of Many, LA, will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Richard Norsworthy officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Friday, August 16, 2019, at 5:00 PM at Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Many, LA. Evelyn M. Hopkins was born on Wednesday, January 10, 1945 in Zwolle, LA. She passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019 at Sabine Retirement & Rehabilitation Center in Many, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Eugene Tate and Marry Jo (Ebarb) Tate and her brother, Joseph Tate. She is survived by her sons: Rodney Hopkins of Tyler, TX, Lance Hopkins of Many, LA and Landon Hopkins of Many, LA; sisters: Jeanete Hawkins of Shreveport, LA, Beth Tate Newton of Bossier City, LA and Mildred Cannon of Van, TX; brothers: Albert Tate of Shreveport, LA, Charles Tate of Arkansas and William Tate of Killeen, TX; four grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers: Patrick Johnson, Rodney Hopkins, Lance Hopkins, Landon Hopkins, Tommie Snider, Kevin Hopkins, Louis Hopkins and Shane Mitchell. (Published by Warren Meadows Funeral Home of Many, LA) | Tate, Evelyn Magalen (I1254)
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| 953 | Obituary: Funeral services for Fannie A. Drgac, 89, of Cooks Point, were held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 1998, at Caldwell Brethren Church with Rev. Dan Husak and Rev. John Gant, Jr., officiating. Interment followed in the New Tabor Cemetery. Mrs. Drgac died on Monday, February 2, 1998, in Bryan. She was born on September 21, 1908, in Snook, the daughter of the late John and Emily Luksa. She was a lifelong resident of Burleson County. She attended Cooks Point School. She was a member of the Brethren Christian Sisters and SPJST Lodge #186. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edd Drgac; her parents; two brothers, Rudolph and Louis Luksa; and three sisters, Albina Hovorak, Olga Jez and Lottie Odstrcil. Survivors include one sister, Emily Pannen of Victoria; and numerous nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers were: Robert Odstrcil, Raymond Hovorak, Bill Singer, Aubrey Arnold, Ben Trcalek, and Alvin Bormann. (Published in The Burleson County Citizen Tribune on February 5, 1998) | Luksa, Frances Anna (I2029)
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| 954 | Obituary: Funeral services for Francis Marion Bumgardner, 52, of 2730 Randolph St., will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Marshall Street Chapel of Rose-Neath Funeral Home. Mr. Bumgardner died at 12:30 a.m. Monday at his residence after a sudden illness. Mr. Bumgardner was a retired carpenter and a lifelong resident of Shreveport. he was a member of Morningside United Methodist Church, Carpenters' Local and was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Dorothy Davis Bumgardner of Shreveport; his mother, Mrs. Lena Bumgardner of Shreveport; two daughters, Mrs. Armond S. Schlehuber of Columbus, Miss., and Carole Ann Bumgardner of Shreveport; four sisters, Mrs. Tom Elkins of Robeline, Mrs. Elizabeth Sistrunk and Mrs. Vollie Brown, both of Shreveport, and Mrs. Louis Bass of New Orleans; and three brothers, John K. Bumgardner of Baton Rouge, Fred A. Bumgardner of Maco, Ga., and James E. Bumgardner of Natchitoches. Officiating for the services will be the Rev. Garland Dean, pastor of Morningside United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery. (Published in The Shreveport Times on November 5, 1974) | Bumgardner, Francis Marion (I2423)
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| 955 | Obituary: Funeral services for Frank Alvin Simcik, 84, of Temple will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple with Pastor Tom Popelka officiating. Private burial to follow. He passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at a local care facility. He was born July 14, 1934 in Abbott to Frank R. and Minnie (Marek) Simcik. He graduated from Temple High School in 1952. Frank then graduated from Temple Junior College, University of Texas in 1956 and Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 1960. He worked at Scott & White Hospital as a chaplain, a courier and in patient relations. Frank served his Lord and his community as a pastor for over sixty years at several local Unity of Brethren Churches, Evangelical Brethren Churches of Temple and Buckholts, and Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Austin. He also taught Bible class at Temple High School for 10 years. He was truly a blessing to everyone he met. Frank married Linda Sebesta on June 8, 1958 in Caldwell. Together they shared over sixty years of marriage. Frank enjoyed reading and doing yardwork but most of all he loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a devoted husband, a supportive father and a beloved grandfather and will be dearly missed by all who loved him. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Simcik; two sons, Bruce Simcik of Austin and Brad Simcik and wife Amy of Houston; a brother, Alvin Simcik; and 5 beloved grandchildren, Caitlin Simcik, Krista Simcik; Brenna Simcik, Will Simcik and Carissa Simcik. The family would like to give a special word of thanks to the medical teams and staff from Baylor Scott & White Hospital and Hospice and the Weston Inn. The love and care you gave to Frank and our family is treasured and appreciated. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Buckholts Evangelical Brethren Church, PO BOX 176, Buckholts, Texas 76518. The family will receive visitors from 6-8 pm on Friday, September 14, 2018 at the funeral home. (Published by Harper-Talasek Funeral Home of Temple, TX) | Simcik, Frank Alvin (I3182)
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| 956 | Obituary: Funeral services for Fremont "Easter" LeBleu, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 22, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Garden Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8-9:30 a.m. Thursday. Mr. LeBleu died at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, 1997, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he worked for Mobil Oil Co. for 20 years and for Calcasieu Parish as a heavy equipment operator for 16 years before retiring. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Evaline "Lena" LeBleu; two sons, Freeman LeBleu of Westlake and Harold Lewis LeBleu of Lake Charles; one daughter, Lois LeBleu Cormier of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren. (Published in The Lake Charles American Press on May 21, 1998) | LeBleu, Fremont East (I7284)
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| 957 | Obituary: Funeral services for Gregory McBride, age 20, were held Friday at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Gregory is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney McBride, of Rayne. Losing his life in an automobile accident in Baton Rouge last Wednesday, his death came as a shock to his family and friends here. Born and reared in Rayne, Greg attended local schools and was well known in the area. Rev. Benoit Drapeau, C.J.M., officiated during the funeral services with pallbearers being Greg's cousins and friends, Robert Thibodaux, Gary Smith, Brian McBride, David LeLeux, Michael Benoit and Martin Melancon. The Gossen Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney McBride of Rayne; three brothers, Stephen, John and Sidney McBride, Jr., all of Rayne; two sisters, Janet and Louise, both of Rayne; his paternal grandparents, Mrs. E.S. McBride, Sr., and his maternal grandfather, Ophie Benoit, Sr., all of Rayne. (Published in The Rayne Independent on November 1, 1979) | McBride, Gregory Neal (I4019)
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| 958 | Obituary: Funeral services for Hale were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Walnut Grove Baptist church east of Epps with the Revs. J. P. Harvey and Mel Neuschwanger officaiting. Interment was in Epps Cemetery under direction of Kidder-Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Billie Hale, of Pioneer; a son, Jason L. hale, of Pioneer; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill W. Hale of Epps; three brothers, Ralph Hale and Fredrick Hale, both of Pioneer, and Larry Hale, of Epps; two sisters, Mrs. Vera Newton and Mrs. Gayla Miller, both of Epps; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ava Williams, of Winnsboro. Pallbearers were Mike Hale, David Hale, Louis Hale, Craig Hale, Edward Sullivan and Billy Sullivan. (Published in the West Carroll Gazette on September 13, 1973) | Hale, Steve Lavone (I3499)
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| 959 | Obituary: Funeral services for Hattye Daughtry Houston, 85, of 4235 Madera Drive, will be held at 4 p.m. today in the Southside Chapel of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, with the Rev. W.D. "Step" Martin, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Forest Park West Cemetery. Mrs. Houston died at 4:30 a.m. Friday in Willis-Knighton Hospital after a long illness. She was a Grand Cane native and had lived in Shreveport 59 years. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Lester E. Houston of Shreveport, Ottis G. Houston of Greenwood, Miss., and David L. Houston of Walker; a daughter, Elizabeth H. Kelker of Shreveport; a sister, Dovey Russell of Grand Cane; a brother, George Daughtry of Lufkin, Texas; 11 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. (Published in The Shreveport Times on March 24, 1979) | Daughtry, Hattye Elizabeth (I2302)
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| 960 | Obituary: Funeral Services For Henri Blanc RAYNE, La., Sept. 16 - Funeral services for Henri Blanc, 65, were held at St. Joseph's Catholic church at 3 p.m. Monday, with burial following in the adjacent cemetery. Mr. Blanc died at 10 a.m. Sunday. The body lay in state at the Blanc home until the hour of the services. (Published in The Crowley Daily Signal on September 16, 1946) | Blanc, Henri Antoine (I2441)
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| 961 | Obituary: Funeral services for Henry Adam Fuchs, 81, of 104 Sulphur Springs Rd. in Bryan will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Memorial Funeral Home Chapel and at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Rev. D. R. Young will officiate at the first service and Revs. Lewis Wozniak, Michael Krol and T. J. Valenta will officiate at the second service. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Memorial. Mr. Fuchs died Friday in a local hospital. He was born Feb. 9, 1893 in Burleson County and lived in Bryan since 1930. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lela Fuchs of Bryan; one son, Francis Fuchs of Bryan; one daughter Mrs. Maureen Mushinski of Bremond; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Ernest Nolan, Delmo Jasper, Lester Parsons, Bill Stasny, Frank Boriskie and Bill Kocman. (Published in The Bryan Eagle on November 2, 1974) | Fuchs, Henry Adam (I7640)
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| 962 | Obituary: Funeral services for Henry McBride, 63, who died suddenly at Port Arthur, Tex., Tuesday, May 17, were held Wednesday, May 18 at the St. Joseph's Catholic church, Rev. Father L. C. Habetz officiating. Surviving are his son, Lynn McBride of Combs, Tex., and two sisters, Mrs. Jos. Privat and Miss Ella McBride, three brothers, Andrus McBride, Walter McBride, and E. S. McBride, all of this city. (Published in The Crowley Acadian-Signal on May 26, 1938) | McBride, Henry Lynn Sr. (I3795)
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| 963 | Obituary: Funeral services for Hester Jane Lewis, 90, were held Oct. 3 in Madill. Mrs. Lewis was born April 14, 1898 in Ozan, Ark. She died Oct. 1 in a local nursing home. Mrs. Lewis grew up in Marshall County and had lived in Baum six years. She moved to Mannsville 14 years ago. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Her husband, John McAlister, preceded her in death Nov. 20, 1958. She married Arthur Lewis in Gainesville, Sept. 1, 1972. He preceded her in death Jan. 27, 1988. She is survived by three daughters, Vila Anderson and Corinne Claborn, both of Madill, and Zelma Leslie of Wilson, one brother, Elton Roberts of Wayne, three sisters, Gertie Crisp and Jessie Pakulski of Madill and Ruby Biles of Elk City; nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Services were held in Watts Memorial Chapel with Hugh Campbell officiating assisted by Danny Stewart. Interment was in Woodberry-Forest Cemetery. Bearers were grandsons, Jerry and Wendyl Leslie, Carlos and David Davis, Jerry and Jeff Leslie and Kenny Claborn. | Roberts, Hester Jane (I235)
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| 964 | Obituary: Funeral services for Hynek Marek of Caldwell will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Bowers-Harvey-Schiller Funeral Home. Marek, 76, died in his home Wednesday afternoon. The Rev. John J. Brazenec and the Rev. Henry E. Beseda will officiate with burial in the New Tabor Cemetery. Marek was born March 16, 1892, in Burleson County. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Cooks Point Brethren Church and the VFW of Caldwell. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Annie S. Marek; four sons, Frank Marek of Dallas, Melvin Marek of Austin, Nelson L. Marek of Austin and Wilton J. Marek of Caldwell; two daughters, Mrs. Ellis C. Hunter of Austin and Mrs. Dan R. Sherfy of Houston; seven grandchildren; six brothers, Henry Marek and Roger Marek of Seymour, Rudolph Marek, Adolph Marek, Emil Marek, and Joseph Marek, all of Caldwell; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Matejka and Mrs. Walter Matejka of Caldwell, and Mrs. Emil Fick of Houston. (Published in The Bryan/College Station Eagle on April 4, 1968) | Marek, Hynek Ignatius (I3089)
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| 965 | Obituary: Funeral services for James Angle "Bill" Crnkovic, age 80, of Lake Providence, Louisiana, will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at the Providence Church, Lake Providence, with Rev. Don Boyett officiating. The family will have visitation with friends after the funeral service, at the church. James "Bill" is survived by his wife, Estelle Crnkovic of Lake Providence, Louisiana; daughter and son-in-law: Billie Ruth Simmons and Buddy Simmons of Epps, Louisiana; son and daughter-in-law: David Roy Crnkovic and Shirley Crnkovic of Ridgecrest, Louisiana; daughter and son-in-law; Rhonda Lynn Perry and Lamar Perry of Lake Providence, Louisiana; daughter and son-in-law: Cynthia Cox and Reece Cox of Shreveport, Louisiana; brother and sister-in-law: Preston Crnkovic and Faye Crnkovic of Bastrop, Louisiana; sister: Jane Acreman of Oak Grove, Louisiana; 10 grandchildren , 9 great-grandchildren, and a host of family and friends. In lieu of flower, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, Texas 75284, or 1-800-242-8721. (Published in The Bastrop Enterprise on July 30, 2008) | Crnkovic, James Angle (I1178)
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| 966 | Obituary: Funeral services for James E. Bumgardner, 55, of 6701 Jefferson-Paige Road will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Rose-Neath Funeral Home Marshall Street Chapel with the Rev. Kemuel Corkern, pastor of Red River Baptist Church, officiating. Masonic graveside rites will be held at Red River Cemetery near Benton. Mr. Bumgardner died Friday morning at his home following a lengthy illness. A resident of Shreveport most of his life, he was a body and fender mechanic and was a member of the Queensborough Baptist Church and a mason. He is survived by his wife, Alice Bumgardner of Shreveport; two daughters, Joy Weiland and Janet Gates, both of Shreveport, and a step-daughter, Anita Fincher of Memphis, Tenn.; four sisters, Mrs. Tom Elkins of Natchitoches, Mary Bass of Slidell and Beth Sistrunk and Ada Brown, both of Shreveport; and six grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Robert Edwards, Herschell Garderson, Glen Bass, Tom Elkins, Dickie Wallace and Frank Johnson. (Published in The Shreveport Times on May 4, 1980) | Bumgardner, James Earl (I2424)
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| 967 | Obituary: Funeral services for Jean Fletcher, 71, will be at 3:30 p.m. today, April 3, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Fletcher died at 8 a.m. Sunday, April 1, 2001, in her residence. A native of Port Arthur, Texas, she lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She worked for Sam's Club for many years. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include three daughters, Vickie Propst of Lake Charles, Jamie Graffagine of Valpariso, Ill., and Susan Sadler of Chattanooga, Tenn.; one son, Richard Clements of Dothan, Ala.; her stepfather, A.J. Mire of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. (Published in The Lake Charles American Press on April 3, 2001) | Crosby, Billy Jean (I3687)
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| 968 | Obituary: Funeral services for Jessie Clifton Ebarb, 92, of Lumberton will be 11:00 am Tuesday April 11, 2017 at Farmer Funeral Home with burial to follow at R S Farmer Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 8:00 am Tuesday. Mr. Ebarb passed away April 8th at his residence in Lumberton. A native of Noble, Louisiana, Jessie was a longtime resident of Lumberton. He was a retired construction foreman and he served his country with the US Army. He is preceded in death by his parents Albert and Frances Ebarb; wife Hazel Ebarb; brothers Alfred Ebarb, Wilburn Ebarb and Raymond Ebarb and grandchildren Dena and Celina. Survivors include son Joseph Dale Ebarb of Houston; daughters Diane Gonzalez and husband Rafael of Henderson, TX, Donita Cicardo and husband Joseph of Longview, Darlene Ebarb of Zwolle, Louisiana and Delsie Lewis of Lumberton; brother Roy Ebarb of Farmersville, LA; sisters Jo Ann Sneed, Dorothy Ezernack, Iva Lea Meshell and Ethel Paddie all of Zwolle; grandchildren Alysia, Deena, Charles, Justin, Darrell, Angela, Michael, Erik, Bryan, Joseph, Matthew, Elizabeth, Ali and Celina and numerous great grandchildren. (Published by Farmer Funeral Home of Silsbee, TX) | Ebarb, Jessie Clifton (I3845)
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| 969 | Obituary: Funeral services for Jessie Lee Acreman, age 82, a retired farmer from Oak Grove, Louisiana, will be held at 2PM on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Oak Grove. Interment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Oak Grove, Louisiana. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove. Mr. Acreman passed away Monday, December 8, 2014 at West Carroll Memorial Hospital in Oak Grove. Jessie was an Army veteran. He worked for many years at Bennett's Service Station in Oak Grove. He farmed for Robert and Jerry Crnkovic and for Pat Hill prior to retirement. He is preceded in death by his father, Aubrey A. Acreman; his mother, Uner Thrower Acreman; 2 brothers, Billy and Lee Acreman and 4 sisters, Ora Murphy, Annie Ainsworth, Lula Malone and Edna Lester. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 from 5 to 8 PM at Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove. (Published by Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove, LA) | Acreman, Jessie Lee (I1292)
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| 970 | Obituary: Funeral services for Jimmie Rudolph White, 60, of League City, will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Porter Chapel, Wortham; officiating will be the Rev. O.D. Christian. Burial will be in Wortham Cemetery. Mr. White, a veteran with the U.S. Navy, died Thursday in an Austin hospital, and was born near Streetman, in Freestone County, on June 30, 1935. He was an electrician with the Chevron Refinery at League City. Surviving are his wife, Virgie Lanell White of League City; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Travis R. White of Kirvin; three daughters, Carol Lynn Cox of Groesbeck, Sharon D. Graves of Evergreen, Colo., and Connie Rachelle Yarbrough of League City; three sons, James T. White of Houston, Ellis Paul Thahan of Kemah and Patrick Duane Trahan of League City; a brother, Charles Bertrand White of Kirvin, and nine grandchildren. Pallbearers are Don Ray Smith, Roy Trahan, Bobbie Bell, Joel Sumerrall, Charles Coward and David Worthy. (Published in The Mexia Daily News in April 1996) | White, Jimmy Rudolph (I10460)
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| 971 | Obituary: Funeral services for Joan Frances Sistrunk, 78, will be held on Friday, August 5, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Forest Park West Cemetery, 4000 Meriwether Rd. in Shreveport. A visitation will be held Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Officiating the service will be Rev. Andrew Goff of St. Luke?s United Methodist Church. Joan was born on April 22, 1944 to William Cowper Brown, WWII veteran that served in Italy, and Ivy Oleta Swint Brown at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City, Louisiana and passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022 in Shreveport. Joan was a resident of Shreveport and worked in the banking industry before retiring as a Bookkeeping Manager. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, VFW Ladies Auxilary, Daughters of the Nile, and St. Luke?s Methodist Church. She was married to the love of her life, Virgil Wayne Sistrunk for 59 wonderful years. They shared a beautiful life together. Joan loved to travel and loved animals. She had four furbabies named Jasmine Rose, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Patrick Oliver and Caspurr Boo the Friendly Cat, whom she loved dearly. Joan is preceded in death by her parents; her Aunt Martha Huggins and Aunt ?Sister,? her Uncle Clyde Swint and Uncle Arthur Swint; and cousin, Mary Huggins. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Wayne, and her four furbabies. Serving Joan as honorary pallbearers will be the men of St. Luke?s United Methodist Church and the Fellowship Sunday School Class of St. Luke?s United Methodist Church. The family suggests memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children. (Published by Rose-Neath Funeral Home of Shreveport, LA) | Brown, Joan Frances (I11600)
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| 972 | Obituary: Funeral services for John Lee Kubena, Sr., 79, of Caldwell are set for 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Interment will follow at Cooks Point Brethren Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 12, 2013 at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Mr. Kubena passed away at his home August 8, 2013. John was born March 4, 1934 to John Kubena and Lydia (Drgac) Kubena in Cooks Point, Texas. He graduated from Caldwell High School in 1952. He served his country in the United States Army. He then married Sadie Lavern Little on December 22, 1962 in Houston, Texas. John was a member of the Cooks Point Brethren Church. He love to fish and work on and collect cars, and play dominos. He was a very giving person and never took off time from work. He worked at the Union Pacific Railroad for more than 18 years. John is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, John and Loretta Kubena, Jr. of Portter, Texas; daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon Kubena of Giddings, Lydia and Danny Stone of Caldwell, Lora and Chris Burditt of Caldwell; sister, Margaret Kubena Smith of Caldwell; fourteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Sadie, a brother Marvin, and one grandchild, John Kubena III. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Strickland Funeral Home of Caldwell. Please visit our website at www.stricklandfuneralhomes.com for additional information and to sign the online register. (Published by Strickland Funeral Home of Caldwell, TX) | Kubena, John Lee Sr. (I1978)
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| 973 | Obituary: Funeral services for John Louis Davis, 64, of Needville, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, March 25, 1996 at the Garmany & Carden Funeral Home Chapel, 3103 School St., Needville. Officiating the service will be the Revs. David Foster and Jim Welch. Burial will be in the Needville Public Cemetery. Mr. Davis died Friday, March 22, 1996 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton. He was born Oct. 21, 1931 in Rayne, La. His parents were Robert Charles and Theresa Le Bleu Davis. He was a retired veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the American Legion, a past commander of D.A.V. and a former Lions Club member. He also was a member of the United Methodist Church in Needville. He is survived by his wife, Lenor Thuesen Davis of Needville; sons, Colby Davis of North Augusta, S.C. and Robert Davis of Miami, Fla.; daughters, Theresa Garza of Floresville and Rebecca Brewer of Houston; sisters, Nancy Davis Thomas of Bellville and Rita Davis Parks of Jacksonville, Ark.; and six grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Needville United Methodist Church, 8606 Church St., Needville, Tx., 77461. Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directos, Inc. 3103 School St. Needville, 77461. (Published in the Rayne Independent of Rayne, La on March 28, 1996) | Davis, John Louis (I1173)
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| 974 | Obituary: Funeral services for John William Springer, 86, of Somerville, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 1, 2010 at Strickland Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Heckman, pastor of the Caldwell Brethren Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Masonic Cemetery. A visitation is set for Sunday, January 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Mr. Springer passed away January 29, 2010 in Caldwell, after a long battle with cancer. John was born on March 6, 1923 to Frank and Myrtle Springer of Killeen, Texas. He was a longtime resident of Caldwell and was married to his wife and best friend, Jacqueline for over 30 years. They were married in Houston on December 27, 1975. John was a member of the Caldwell Brethren Church. He also was member of the American Legion, the VFW and was in the VFW Honor Guard. He liked to hunt, fish, campout and country dance. He was a cowboy and he loved the outdoors. John is survived by his wife Jacqueline, son Darryl Wesley Springer, his three step-children, Phil Burk, Johnny Burk, and Vickie & Jim Hefner, his sister and brother-in-law, Dawn & Cotton Griffin, six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and numerous nephews, nieces and extended family and friends. John was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Josephine Lydia Springer (Published by Strickland Funeral Home of Caldwell, TX) | Springer, John William (I3161)
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| 975 | Obituary: Funeral services for Johnnie J. Drgac of Caldwell will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in the Caldwell Brethern Church. Drgac, 53, died Thursday in a Bryan hospital. The Rev. John J. Bravenec of the Caldwell Brethern Church will officiate. burial will be in the Caldwell Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Bowers-Harvey-Schiller Funeral Home of Caldwell. Drgac was born in Burleson County June 27, 1914, and was a lifetime resident of Cooks Point community. He was a dairy farmer, a member of the SPJST Lodge of Cooks Point and a member of the Caldwell Brethern Church. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ella M. Drgac; two sons, Lamar Drgac of Caldwell and Dennis Drgac of Cooks Point; one daughter, Mrs. Albert D. (Beverly) Mahlmann; two grandchildren; four brothers, Walter Drgac of San Angelo, William Drgac, Ed Drgac, Frank Drgac, all of Cooks Point; and six sisters, Mrs. Otto Meyer of Cameron, Mrs. John Kubena, Mrs. Frank Kubena, Mrs. Wilton Chaloupka, Mrs. Rudolph Luksa, and Mrs. Emil Urbanavsky, all of Cooks Point. (Published in the Bryan College Station Eagle on May 17, 1968) | Drgac, Johnnie Julius (I1745)
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| 976 | Obituary: Funeral services for Joseph M. LeBleu, 71, of 4007 Brentwood Lane will be at 10 a.m Monday, Aug. 11. from St. Margaret Catholic Church. Rev. Jeff DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens under direction of Johnson Funeral Home A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today, Aug. 10, in the funeral home. Mr. LeBleu died at 10:50; a.m. Saturday in a local hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he owned and operated LeBleu Grocery and Restaurant for 41 years prior to his retirement. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs Lorena Veronie LeBleu; four sons, Eugene LeBleu of Campti, Clarence LeBert, Elton LeBert, and Donald Ray LeBleu, all of Lake Charles; three daughters, Mrs. Georgia Aucoin, Mrs. Dorothy Lee McComb, and Mrs. Jo Ann Joubert; one brother, Fremont LeBleu; and one sister, Mrs. Bertha Hebert, all of Lake Charles; 32 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. (Published in The Lake Charles American Press on August 10, 1980) | LeBleu, Joseph Martin (I7282)
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| 977 | Obituary: Funeral services for Joshua Howard Holesapple, 32, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 27, 2013, at the Pomona Christian Church, 5040 County Road 1390, Pomona, Mo., with Marcus Allen, Chad Talbot and Jeremiah Woodring officiating, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. He was born the son of loving parents, John and Patsy Ward Holesapple, on Dec. 17, 1980, in Salem, Arkansas, and went home to be with his King on April 22, 2013. He was united in marriage Dec. 31, 1998 in Thayer, Mo., to the love of his life, Laurie Hatterman. He is survived by his wife, Laurie Hatterman Holesapple, of the home, West Plains; his parents, John and Patsy Ward Holesapple, Koshkonong, Mo.; two sisters, Sherry Daugherty, husband, Arthur, state of Texas, and Mary Beth Palmer, husband, Matt, Koshkonong; two brothers, Johnny Holesapple and wife, Marie, Koshkonong; Missouri, and Michael Holesapple, wife, Leslie, Springfield, his in-laws, Dwight and Lyn Hatterman, Koshkonong; three daughters, Larissa, Allison, and Meagan Holesapple, West Plains; one sister-in-law, Joanie Hatterman, Joplin, Mo.; one brother-in-law, Dusty Hatterman, Thayer; and four nieces and five nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Floyd and Juanita Ward and Elmer and Lucille Holesapple, and a cousin, Adam Honeycutt. He was a member of the Pomona Christian Church, Pomona, Missouri. Joshua was a loving husband and father to his daddy's girls. He was a compassionate minister who made an impact on people's lives forever. He had a servant's heart whose life touched thousands of people. He was devoted to his music. Music wasn't just music to Josh. He strived to sing songs that had an outreach message to everyone. He was a son that made his parents proud. A special fund has been set up at the Great Southern Bank in West Plains for his daughters, Larissa, Allison, and Meagan Holesapple. Checks may be made payable to Laurie Holesapple, as the account has been set up in a special account for daddy's girls. Visitation will be held Friday, April 26, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pomona Christian Church in Pomona, Mo. Burial will be in Wayside Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. | Holesapple, Joshua Howard (I1923)
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| 978 | Obituary: Funeral services for Joy Bumgardner Weiland, 68, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Rose Park Baptist Church with Dr. B.J. "Rocky" Maddox officiating. Interment will be at Forest Park West Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, December 14, 2018 at Rose-Neath Southside. Joy was born August 31, 1950 in Shreveport, LA and went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2018. Joy was a faithful member of Rose Park Baptist Church for nearly three decades. Over the years, she served in the nursery, worked with youth, cooked Wednesday night suppers, and volunteered whenever needed. Joy enjoyed antiquing, hosting gatherings, and spending time with her family. She had a feisty spirit mixed with a servant's heart. She loved deeply, gave generously, and took on the role of "Mom" to numerous kids throughout the years. Home, surrounded by those she loved, was her favorite place to be. Her laugh and love will be greatly missed, but she is now resting safely in her Heavenly Father's arms. Joy was preceded in death by her mother, Lila Holder Sims and father, James Earl Bumgardner. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Charles "Chuck" Weiland; children, Chris Weiland (Alicia) and Kimberly Dennis (Jonathan); grandchildren, Keaton Weiland (Anna), Charles Dennis, Hunter Soyez, and Kali Soyez; great-granddaughter, Kaelynn Joy Weiland; sister, Janet Harris; uncle, Bill Holder (Shirley); and nieces, Ashley Newberry and Stephanie Williams. Honoring Joy as pallbearers will be Keaton Weiland, David Jackson, Glenn Jackson, Link Abraham, Jeff Smith, and Joe Sepulvado. (Published by Kirkpatrick's Rose-Neath Funeral Home of Shreveport, LA) | Bumgardner, Joy Ellen (I3137)
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| 979 | Obituary: Funeral services for Katherine M. Kezerle Sepulvado, 94, of Zwolle, LA, will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Keith Garvin officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at 4:00 for family and from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM for public at Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Zwolle LA. A Rosary will be held at 6:30 PM on Tuesday. Katherine M. Kezerle Sepulvado was born on Sunday, January 22, 1928 in Zwolle, LA. She passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 in Zwolle, LA. Katherine married the love of her life, Thomas J. Sepulvado on June 18, 1946. We, her children, were blessed to have her as our mother for all these years. She just naturally knew what the true meaning of love was, and so did Dad. We were blessed to have parents that understood the true meaning of love. Our mother will certainly be missed by all, including all her extended family and friends. Katherine was admitted to Toledo Nursing Home on January 9, 1990. We, as a family, would like to extend our appreciation to all the staff and residents for showing so much love and care for her over the past 32 years. She had many friends that cared so much for her. Thanks again, and my God bless each and every one of you. Katherine was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Thomas J. Sepulvado Sr.; son, Thomas J. Sepulvado Jr.; parents, Anthony E. Kezerle and Magdalene (Maggie); brothers, Anthony V. (Tony), Aloysius L. (Sarge), Loyd M. (Billy Gus), Sebastian J. (Sie), and James (Don).; and sister, Theresa (Kitty). Katherine is survived by her sons, Timothy A. and wife, Lenora, Michael W. and wife, Mary, Dennis K. and wife, Theresa, Anthony R. and wife, Virginia, and William J. and wife, Cheryl. One sister, Agnes Bahr. Seven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Pallbearers will be: Donald Sepulvado, Bernard Kezerle, Jason Kezerle, Keith Sepulvado, Kody Wyatt, and John Sepulvado. (Published by Warren Meadows Funeral Home of Many, LA) | Kezerle, Katherine Martha (I7463)
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| 980 | Obituary: Funeral services for Lamar Drgac, 78, of Caldwell are set for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Cooks Point Brethren Church, with Pastor Delbert Price officiating, where his life will be honored and celebrated. Interment will follow at the Cooks Point Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Mr. Drgac passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at St. Joseph Manor in Caldwell, Texas Lamar was born December 29, 1940, in Caldwell to Johnnie and Ella (Machann) Drgac. He attended Cooks Point School through 8th grade, graduated from Caldwell High School in 1958, and attended Blinn College in Brenham, Texas. Lamar married Barbara Vajdak in 1960 after meeting her at the Hus School Encampment in Caldwell. Lamar owned and operated a dairy farm for many years. He spent his entire life as a farmer and rancher, and he retired from Alcoa after working 30 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing dominoes, and living on the property that has been in his family since 1911. Lamar was a member of Cooks Point Brethren Church and served faithfully on the board of Elders. Lamar is preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie and Ella Drgac. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara; daughters, Denice Drgac Kemp and husband Randy of Salado, Dana Drgac Mondrik and husband James of Cameron; sons, Layne Drgac and wife Nicki of Caldwell; sister, Beverly Drgac Mahlmann and husband Albert of Sierra Vista, Arizona; brother, Dennis Drgac of Caldwell; brother-in-law, Edward Vajdak and wife Bess of Centerville; granddaughters, McKenzi Mondrik Broussard and husband John of Cameron, Maeson Mondrik Turner and husband James of Bryan; grandson, Dylan Drgac of Houston; granddaughters, Daleigh and Delayni Drgac of Caldwell; great-grandchildren, Beckett and Britton Broussard of Cameron; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family that were very special to him. Pallbearers are Mike Denio, Randy Denio, Wayne Drgac, John Broussard, James Turner and Dylan Drgac. Honorary Pallbearers are Vance McManus, Alvin Bormann, Jim Denio, and the Cooks Point Brethren Church Board of Elders. The family asks that memorial donations be made to the Cooks Point Community Center , 300 FM 1362 South, or to Cooks Point VFD. (Published by Strickland Funeral Home of Caldwell, TX) | Drgac, Lamar Gerald (I2060)
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| 981 | Obituary: Funeral services for Linda Jean Simcik, 79, of Temple will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, August 12, 2019 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple with Pastor Tom Popelka officiating. Private burial to follow. She passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital. She was born October 26, 1939 in Caldwell, Texas to Willie and Lydia Dusek Sebesta. She graduated from Caldwell High School class of 1958 and attended the University of Texas in Austin. Her main focus was her faithfulness to her home and family. She also worked as a church secretary and teacher's assistant at local preschools. She loved playing her piano and singing Christian music in churches and at home. She planned and coordinated musical presentations with choirs in various churches she and her husband served. She was a very supportive and loyal Pastor's wife, to her husband Frank, for over sixty years in various Central Texas churches, most recently being Buckholts Evangelical Brethren Church. Linda married Frank Simcik on June 8, 1958 in Caldwell. Together they shared over sixty years of marriage. She was well known and loved for making candies such as peanut and pecan brittle and baking other specialties as well. She enjoyed working in her garden and tending to her flowers and plants. But most of all she enjoyed spending time with her sons and daughter-in-law, and grandchildren. She was a devoted wife, supportive mother, and a beloved grandmother and will dearly be missed by all who loved her. She used her talents and gifts to serve her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, faithfully for her entire life. She is survived by her two sons, Bruce Simcik of Austin and Brad Simcik and wife Amy of Houston; a sister, Alice Chlapek of Caldwell; five grandchildren, Caitlin Simcik, Krista Simcik, Brenna Simcik, Will Simcik, and Carissa Simcik; as well as many other family and friends. The family would like to give a special word of thanks to the medical teams and staff from Baylor Scott & White Hospital, BS&W Continuing Care Hospital and S&W Hospice. The love and care you gave to Linda and our family is treasured and appreciated. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Houston's First Baptist Church in care of Can Hope Cancer Ministry, 7401 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024. The family will receive visitors from 4-6 pm on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at the funeral home. (Published by Harper-Talasek Funeral Home of Temple, TX) | Sebesta, Linda Jean (I3160)
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| 982 | Obituary: Funeral services for Lonnie Gross, 76, of Andrews will be 2:00 PM Monday, November 20, 2006 at Second Baptist Church in Andrews with Rev. Kevin Covington, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home in Andrews. He passed away on Friday, November 17, 2006 at Home Hospice House in Odessa. He was born February 16, 1930 in Holiday, Texas to Bumon Johnson Gross and Claudia Irene Bryant Gross. He moved to Andrews in 1947 from Seagraves and married Cherry Lee Johnson on December 9, 1950 in Andrews. He served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean Conflict. He owned and operated Gross Garage in Andrews for 52 years. He was a founding member of the Andrews Volunteer Fire Department and a member of Second Baptist Church. He loved drinking coffee with his brother and friends at Buddy's Drive In; twice a day; every day. He was preceded in death by 1 son: Gary Lee Gross in 1972; his parents; and 5 brothers. He is survived by his wife: Cherry Gross of Andrews; 1 son: Rusty Gross of Andrews; 1 daughter: Robbie Hale of Andrews; 1 brother: James B. Gross of Andrews; 1 sister: Evelyn Bonham of Kermit; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. (Published by McNett Funeral Home of Andrews, TX) | Gross, Lonnie (I899)
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| 983 | Obituary: Funeral services for Lotus Elaine (Wilcox) McGinty are set for 2 PM, Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at the Madisonville Funeral Home in Madisonville. A visitation will be held from 9 AM that morning until the time of the funeral service and burial will follow in the Park Cemetery. Rev. Edward McKnight will officiate and all arrangements are under the direction of Madisonville Funeral Home. Lotus McGinty was born in Madisonville on July 25, 1950 to Frank E. Wilcox and Letha Reba (Thompson) Wilcox. She grew up in Madisonville but lived in Harris County for more than 30 years. Lotus attended Living Water Assembly of God Church in Pasadena. She was a school crossing guard for Deer Park I.S.D. for several years and also drove a bus for the Deer Park I.S.D. She enjoyed craft projects. Lotus was preceded in death by her parents and by her husband, Thomas McGinty, Sr. She passed away on January 22, 2016 at a Pasadena Hospital. Surviving family members include her son, Thomas McGinty, Jr. of Gulf Port, Mississippi; daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Chuck Whittington of La Porte, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Tommye and Aaron Baquet of La Porte, Texas; brother, Robert E. Wilcox of Deer Park, Texas; sister, Rita McKnight of Deer Park, Texas and grandchildren, Taylor Whittington, Chelsea McGinty, Aaron Baquet, Sean Baquet and Casey Baquet. | Wilcox, Lotus Elaine (I3347)
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| 984 | Obituary: Funeral services for Louis Clement, 82, who died Wednesday at the Rayne Guest Home after a recent illness were held at 2 p.m. Thursday in St. Joseph Church. Fr. Benoit Drapeau, CJM, officated and burial was in the new St. Joseph Cemetery, with Gossen Funeral Home directing arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Camilla LaChausse Clement of Rayne; one sister, Angelle Nunez of Port Arthur; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his father, Adam Clement, and his mother, Marie Benoit. He was self-employed. A veteran of World War II, he was remembered by an Honor Guard from Arceneaux Post, American Legion, including Leo Spaetgens, Nelson Richard, Leo Melancon and John Shelton, Memorial Chairman. (Published in The Crowley Post Signal on July 7, 1989) | Clement, Louis (I2453)
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| 985 | Obituary: Funeral services for Lowell H. Crow, 44, of Ingleside will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Chapel of the Hillier Funeral Home. Crow died Sunday in Aransas Pass of a heart attack. The Rev. N.A. Brawner of the Methodist Church will officiate with burial in Rest-Ever Memorial Park under the direction of Hillier Funeral Home. Crow, a resident of Bryan for 14 years, was born in Comanche County on April 22, 1924. He was the manager of the local Sterling Electronic Co. and recently became the Regional Manager for Sterling Electronics. He was a veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict, serving in the US Navy Submarine Service, and was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Imogene Crow of Ingleside; two sons, Ronald Lowell Crow of Charleston, S.C., and Gregory Alan Crow of Ingleside; two daugters, Mrs. Robert Porter Wood, Jr. of Bryan, and Mrs. William R. Whitley of Ingleside; five brothers, Arlie Crow of Orange, Harry Crow of Choutau, Okla., Ira Crow of Natcitoches, La., J.T. Crow of El Paso, and Claud Crow of Colorado City, Colo.; and two sisters, Mrs. Alva Pritchett of Houston, and Mrs. Laverne Hurst of Falls Church, Va. Pallbearers will be Gary DeHaven, Bill Bullock, Berry Risinger, Roy Kelly, R.B. Hughes, and John Douglas. (Published in the Bryan Daily Eagle on August 19, 1968) | Crow, Lowell Harlin (I10)
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| 986 | Obituary: Funeral services for Marion Elnora McCuistion, age 89, who died on Monday December 24, 2012 were held at 4 p.m. Wednesday December 26, 2012 at Eastview Cemetery under direction of Sullivan Funeral Home McCuistion was born Sept.1, 1923 in Smackover Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late Fred Slater and the late Lorene Harrison Slater. She married Raymond Ney McCuistion on Jan. 13, 1940 in Breckenridge. He preceded her in death on Dec 22, 2004. She had lived in Vernon since 1946. She was past treasurer of the local garment workers union. She was a member of the Latter Day Saints. She was a homemaker. She is survived by two sons Fred "Butch" McCuistion and Richard McCuistion, both of San Angelo; one daughter Karon Anderson of Vernon; nine grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, two grandsons and one great grandson Online condolences may be made to the family at www.sullivanfuneralhomevernon.com. (Published by Sullivan Funeral Home of Vernon, TX) | Slater, Marion Elnora (I10254)
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| 987 | Obituary: Funeral services for Mavy Clement Henry, 89, were held Friday, Jan. 3, 1992 at 11 a.m. in the Gossen Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne. She died Wednesday, Jan. 1 at 1 p.m in Houma, where she was a resident. Survivors include two daughters, Anita H. Broussard of New Iberia and Patsy H. Larose of Houma; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne was in charge of arrangements. (Published in The Rayne Independent on January 9, 1992) | Clement, Mavy (I2469)
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| 988 | Obituary: Funeral services for Mike Ryder, Jr will be at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at Bethel Methodist Church, Deville La with the Rev. Billie Wayne Franks officiating. Burial will be in Paul Cemetery, Deville. Visitation was held August 20, 2012 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Mr. Ryder, 61, of Deville, died Friday, August 17, 2012 in Alexandria. He is preceded in death by his father Mike Ryder Sr., his brother; Jerry Ryder, his sister; Pamela Diane Stroud, his step father; Ray Briggs, step-brother; Don Briggs. Survivors include his mother; Iona Ryder Briggs, two brothers Dale Ryder(Hilda), Donnie Ryder(Sonia) of Deville. Sister; Donna Gayle Vogel(Sherman) of Goldonna, La. Sons; Chris Ryder(Christie)) of Center Point, La, Robert Ryder of Pineville, La, and Mike Ryder III of Deville, La. Step-son B.J. Bordelon of Deville, La and daughter; Petina Jordan(Fred) of Seattle, Washington.And 8 grandchildren along with a host of other family and friends. Pallbearers honored to serve are, Marshall Franton, Dale Ryder, Jr, B.J. Bordelon, Kayde Bordelon, Chris Cheeks, and Jeffery Foss. Mike loved the outdoors, riding his Harley Davidson Motor cycle, his 4 wheeler, hunting and fishing, and the strongest thing was his love of family. He also loved to play slots at the casino. (Published in The Alexandria Town Talk on August 21, 2012) | Ryder, Mike Jr. (I11564)
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| 989 | Obituary: Funeral services for Miss Annie Laurie Drgac, 65, of Route 3 in Caldwell, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Caldwell Brethren Church. Burial will follow in the New Tabor Cemetery near Caldwell. Rev. Henry E. Beseda of Caldwell Brethren Church will officiate. Miss Drgac died Monday evening in a Bryan hospital. She was born Feb. 26, 1913 in Burleson County and lived there all her life. She was a retired teacher, having taught in Bryan and Cooks Point schools for 40 years. Miss Drgac was a member of the Caldwell Brethren Church. She is survived by one brother, Alvin Drgac of Caldwell; two sisters, Miss Lydia Drgac and Mrs. Mildred Crnkovic of Caldwell; and four nephews. Funeral arrangements are being made with Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home. (Published in the Bryan-College Station Daily Eagle on March 22, 1978) | Drgac, Annie Laurie (I1365)
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| 990 | Obituary: Funeral services for Miss Doris Nadine Crnkovic, 75, Oak Grove, were held at Cox Chapel in Oak Grove, Sunday, September 8, 2002, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Mike Ray officiating. Miss Crnkovic died September 7 at West Carroll Care Center. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Angel and Fannie Crnkovic; brothers, Barley, Keith and Robert. She is survived by a brother, Bill Crnkovic, Lake Providence; sister-in-law, Estelle Crnkovic, Lake Providence; brother, Preston Crnkovic, Bastrop; sister-in-law, Faye Crnkovic, Lake Providence; sister, Jane Acreman, Oak Grove; sister-in-law, Wonice Crnkovic, Oak Grove; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Pallbearers were Jerry Crnkovic, Patt Hill, Jody Acreman, Gary Crnkovic, Scott Crnkovic and Randy Gunter. Jerry Gunter was honorary pallbearer. (Published in The West Carroll Gazette on September 18, 2002) | Crnkovic, Doris Nadine (I1177)
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| 991 | Obituary: Funeral services for Mr. A.B. Cummings, 78, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in St. John Cemetery in Lewisburg. The Rev. Deacon Tom Lindsey will conduct the services. Mr. Cummings, a resident of Opelousas, died at 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, January 1, 2003, in Opelousas General Hospital. He worked for First National Funeral Home and retired with Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Homes. Survivors include: his wife, Mildred Pitre Cummings of Opelousas; three sons, Kenneth Cummings and his wife Audrey, Charles Cummings and his wife Renate and Michael Cummings and his wife Stacey, all of Opelousas; a sister, Mrs. Elmer (Irene) Guillory of Opelousas; and four grandchildren, Josh, Jake, Allison and Heather Cummings. Mr. Cummings was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Lela McBride Cummings; a twin brother, Edwin R. Cummings; a half sister, Belle M. Gautreaux; and two half brothers, Ebenezer Miller and Montgomery Cummings. Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 9 p.m. today (Friday) and from 8 a.m. Saturday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on North Main Street in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. (Published in The Opelousas Daily World on January 3, 2003) | Cummings, Alex Benjamin (I6422)
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| 992 | Obituary: Funeral services for Mr. Angel Gabriel Crnkovic, 93, of Oak Grove, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, October 23, 1995, at Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Oak Grove with Father Joe Martina officiating. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery for Mr. Crnkovic who died Sunday, October 22, 1995 in West Carroll Memorial Hospital. Services were under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Mr. Crnkovic was born on March 23, 1902 in Stari-Laz, Yugoslavia to Bartol and Mary Crnkovic. He came to the United States at the age of 9 where his family settled at Zwolle, Louisiana. They moved to West Carroll Parish in 1925 and he married Fannie Gunter in 1926. To that union, six children lived to be grown. He became a citizen of the United States on April 28, 1967. He lived a very long, good and productive life. Survivors include three sons, Robert Crnkovic, of Oak Grove; Preston Crnkovic, of Bastrop; and Bill Crnkovic, of Lake Providence; two daughters, Jane Acreman, of Oak Grove and Doris Crnkovic, of Alexandria; a brother, Joseph Crnkovic, of Zwolle; 16 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fannie Gunter Crnkovic; and two sons, Barley Crnkovic and Keith Crnkovic. Pallbearers were Hoye Terrell, Charles Frith, Joseph Martin, Charlie Hankins, Jeff Chop and Todd Chop. (Published in The Oak Grove West Carroll Gazette on November 1, 1995) | Crnkovic, Angel Gabriel (I1155)
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| 993 | Obituary: Funeral services for Mr. Billy Lamar Twitty, of Springhill, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002 at Springhill United Methodist Church with the Rev. Burton Blair officiating. Burial followed at Springhill Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Mortuary of Springhill. Billy spent most of his childhood in Springhill, later graduating from Byrd High School in Shreveport. He joined the Navy at 17 and served in the South Pacific during World War II aboard a mine sweeper, an aircraft carrier and a destroyer. With his wife, Billy owned and operated Porterville Country Store Feed and Farm Supply for 27 years. He was one of 13 founders of the Springhill Rodeo Assocation and an active member of Springhill United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Richard Lamar. His legacy is his wife of 56 years, Gertieann Cochran Twitty; two daughters, Patricia Cochran, Ruth Voss and her husband, Jerry; son David Twitty and his wife, Gail; eight grandchildren, Alan Stanford and his wife, Miranda, Brad Stanford, Mark Stanford, Anna Stewart and her husband, Phillip, Heath Tabor, Katie Voss and Lisa Grimes; and five great-grandchildren Cole Stanford, Porter Stanford, Nicholas Stanford, Brent Cowden and Cameron Grimes. Pallbearers were David Rhea, Raymond Spence, Mike Washington, Lon Park, Charles Park and Kent Cage. Honorary pallbearers were the Ed Shultz Bible class and Billy's golfing buddies. Memorials may be made to Springhill United Methodist Church. (Published in The Springhill Press on November 28, 2002) | Twitty, Billy Lamar (I2385)
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| 994 | Obituary: Funeral services for Mr. Ebenezer Miller, 91, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park. The Rev. David Broussard will conduct the services. Mr. Miller, a resident of Opelousas, died at 2:55 p.m. Wednesday, November 18, 1998, in Opelousas General Hospital. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include: a son, Pat Miller of Opelousas; a half brother, A.B. Cummings of Opelousas; a half sister, Irene Guillory of Opelousas; a grandchild; a great-grandchild; and a special niece; Jeanette G. Thibodeaux. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Lanclos Miller; his father, Ignace Miller; his mother, Lela McBride; two brothers, Montgomery Miller and Edwin R. Cummings; and two sisters, Isabelle Gautreaux and Virginia Bourgeois. Visiting hours will be observed from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Hwy in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. (Published in The Opelousas Daily World on November 19, 1998) | Miller, Joseph Ebenezer (I5058)
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| 995 | Obituary: Funeral services for Mr. Elmer J. Guillory, 83, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Landry Catholic Church with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park. Rev. Gene Tremie will conduct the services. Mr. Guillory died at 2:34 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003 in Opelousas General Health System. He was retired from St. Landry Bank as a branch Manager. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include: his wife, Irene Cummings Guillory of Opelousas; one brother, James W. Guillory of Lawtell; one daughter-in-law, Dee Guillory of Baton Rouge; one grandson, Glenn "Thad" Guillory of Baton Rouge; and a very special niece and great niece, Jeanette Thibodeaux and Sandra T. Ryder, both of Opelousas. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Theogene and Clara Boudreaux Guillory; one son, Glenn T. Guillory, Sr.; four half sisters, Beulah P. Richard, Rosa P. Guidry, Annie P. Olivier and Dana G. Lavergne; and one half brother, R.L. Prejean. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. on today and from 8 a.m. to time of services Tuesday. A rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home, 2845 S. Union St., Opelousas 942-2638 in charge of arrangements. (Published in The Opelousas Daily World on December 8, 2003) | Guillory, Elmer Joseph (I6444)
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| 996 | Obituary: Funeral services for Mr. Glenn Theodore Guillory, 44, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Belleuve Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Martin Maraist will conduct the services. Mr. Guillory, a resident of Baton Rouge, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, at his residence. He was an abstracter. Mr. Guillory was a member of the Woodman of the World, a graduate of A.I.C. in Opelousas, attended L.S.U.E., Northwestern and is a graduate of L.S.U. in Baton Rouge with a Ph.D. in Food Science. Survivors include: his parents, Elmer and Irene Cummings Guillory of Opelousas; a son, Glenn T. Guillory, Jr. of Baton Rouge. Visiting hours are from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the old Sunset Road in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. (Published in the Opelousas Daily World on January 18, 1995) | Guillory, Glenn Theodore Sr. (I6445)
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| 997 | Obituary: Funeral services for Mr. John Freeman Wallace, age 89, will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, February 12, 2010 in Central Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Everett and Rev. Johnnie Atkins officiating. Burial will be in the Springhill Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Mortuary, Springhill, LA. Family will receive friends Friday from 9:00 AM until noon at Bailey Mortuary. Mr. Wallace, a native of Village, AR and longtime resident of this area, died Friday, February 5, 2010 in Ruston, LA. He was a faithful member and deacon of Central Baptist Church and was a veteran of World War II having served in the US Army attached to the Armys 64th General Hospital Division in the North Africa and Italian Theaters. He was a retired mechanic from International Paper Company with 34 years of service. Mr. Wallace and his wife, Maggie were also active members of the Springhill Rodeo Association, Springhill Riding Club and enjoyed camping with their friends, The Hobos. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, of 56 years, Maggie Cochran Wallace, on November 21, 2006; by his parents, Hartford and Mary Alice Cook Wallace and sisters, Elvira Wallace and Christine Wallace Jacks. He is survived by his children, John Edward Wallace of Downsville, LA; James M. Jimmy McDonald and Mary McDonald Evans of Monroe, LA; sister, Belva W. Torrence of Springhill, LA; grandchildren, Michelle Williams, Ian Hartford Wallace and Jane Elspeth Wallace; and a great-grandson, Jacob Gardner. Serving as pallbearers will be John Horn, David Sawyer, Carroll Timmons, C.G. Buddy Simmons, Joe Curtis and Robert Colley. Honorary pallbearers will be other fellow Deacons and Sunday School Class members. | Wallace, John Freeman (I2397)
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| 998 | Obituary: Funeral services for Mr. Laurent Gautreaux, 80, were to be held at 2:30 p.m. today in St Landry Catholic Church here with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park. The Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on N. Main Street in Opelousas is directing. (Published in The Opelousas Daily World on October 28, 1982) | Gautreaux, Laurent (I6355)
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| 999 | Obituary: Funeral services for Mr. Laurent Gautreaux, 80, will be held Thursday (time pending) in St. Landry Catholic Church here with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park. Mr. Gautreaux, a retired farmer and carpenter of Opelousas, died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Opelousas General Hospital following a short illness. Survivors include his wife, the former Isabelle Miller of Opelousas; two sons, Paul Gautreaux of Opelousas and John Gautreaux of Sunset; two daughters, Mrs. Edmond (Jeanette) Thibodeaux, Jr. and Mrs. Joseph H. (Allee) Ray, both of Opelousas; a sister, Mrs. Pierre (Gertrude) Bellard of Crowley; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on N. Main Street in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. (Published in The Opelousas Daily World on October 27, 1982) | Gautreaux, Laurent (I6355)
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| 1000 | Obituary: Funeral services for Mr. Melbourne Lewis Cochran, 84, were held Sunday, October 12, 2003 at 2:00 pm at Central Baptist Church in Springhill; Dr. Ron Harvey officiating. Burial followed in the Plain Dealing Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Mortuary of Springhill, La. Mr. Cochran was born October 20, 1918 in Springhill, La. to Porter and Gertrude Houston Cochran and went to be with his Lord on October 10, 2003 in Longview, Tx. He was a native and life long resident of Springhill, La. where he lived until recently moving to Longview, Tx. He attended Springhill schools, married Nettie Hazel Covington of Chalybeate Springs, La., July 19, 1941, he was drafted into the Army during WWII, was self-employed in several business ventures including Logging and the Dairy and Egg industries. Also, was a long time and devoted member, deacon and Sunday school teacher at Central Baptist Church in Springhill. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, J.L. Cochran and infant son, Stanley Lewis Cochran. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nettie Hazel Covington Cochran of Chalybeate Springs, La.; daughter, Candace Cochran Stahl and husband Lewis P. Stahl of Longview, Tx.; two grandchildren, Gavin Lewis Stahl and wife, Kristin, of Longview, Tx., Melissa Michonne Stahl Vela and her husband, Rick, of Waco, Tx.; five great-grandchildren, Madison, Abigail, and Emily Stahl and Greyson and Adeline Vela; sisters, Maggie Cochran Wallace and Gertie Ann Cochran Twitty, both of Springhill, La. Pallbearers were the Deacons of Central Baptist Church. (Published in the Springhill Press of Springhill, La on October 16, 2003) | Cochran, Melbourne Lewis (I2381)
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