Betty Campbell Purvis

 Betty Campbell Purvis, 73, of Denham Springs, passed away Monday, Dec. 13, 2010, at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. She was a native of Bude, Miss. Visitation was at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, on Wednesday. Visitation will resume at Seale Funeral Home on Thursday from noon until service at 2 p.m., officiated by the Rev. Terry Booth. Burial will be in Denham Springs Memorial Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Raymond R. Purvis; sons, James R. Purvis and wife Carolyn J. Purvis, and Randall E. Purvis and wife Shannon S. Purvis; sister, May E. Campbell; brothers, James M. Campbell and wife Doris D. Campbell; grandchildren, Leigh Anne Purvis Baker and husband Cody M. Baker, Katie Lynne Purvis, Brittany E. Purvis, Brandi E. Purvis and Brandon E. Purvis; and great-grandson, Allen Michael Culver. She was preceded in death by her parents, Millard F. and Mittye L. Campbell; and sister, Dorothy Jean Campbell. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Hospice. Please visit www.sealefuneral.com to sign the online registry book.

Olton Ronald Riley

Olton Ronald Riley was born in Gilmer, Texas, on May 28, 1936, to Melba Frances High Riley and Olton Reed Riley, and passed away Dec. 6, 2010. After graduating from Tulane University in New Orleans, he served in the Air Force as a fighter pilot in the Vietnam War. He retired as a captain from American Airlines after 31 years service. Ron was a member of the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Community Church in Plano, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Jean Ann Brashear Riley; four children, Rhonda Diercks, of Frisco, Texas, Andrea Howard, of Dallas, Clayton Riley and wife Cathy, of Woodstock, Ill., and Laurie Parker and husband Dr. Ralph Parker, of Coppell, Texas; eight grandchildren, Byron Diercks, Hunter Howard, Spencer and Carson Riley, Alexandra, Jack, Becky and Samantha Parker; brother, Jerry Riley and wife Sue, of Gonzales; and aunts, Willena High and Colleen Smith, of San Antonio. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Community Church, 2700 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, Thursday, Dec. 9, at 11 a.m. Interment with military honors will follow at Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen, Texas. The family will receive friends at Frisco Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, 8520 Main St., in Frisco for a visitation beginning 6 p.m. and a prayer service at 7 p.m. To convey condolences or to sign an online registry, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.

Ethel Sutcliffe Landry

 Ethel Sutcliffe Landry was 73, a resident of Blanks, formerly of Baton Rouge, and retired from Ethyl Corp. She died at 8:40 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 2010, at Pointe Coupee Health Care, New Roads. Visitation was at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., on Monday and Tuesday until religious services in the funeral home chapel, conducted by Deacon Esnard Gremillion. Interment was in Greenoaks Memorial Park. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Wendall and Dennis Smith of Pride, Annette and Carroll Chustz of Maringouin, and Geanette and Bryan Phenix Sr. of Watson; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Lloyd Blanchard; seven grandchildren, Bradley Smith, Annalea Smith, Staff Sgt. Leah Phenix Rains, Bryan Phenix Jr., Christopher Lossett, Staff Sgt. Nicholas Lossett and Maggie Chustz; three great grandchildren, Katelyn Smith, Phenix Rains and Baryn Phenix; and three nieces, Marla Hudson, Kay Ryall and Jeanne Reeves and their families. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nick P. Landry Jr.; and parents, Eldon and Gladys Sutcliffe. Pallbearers were her grandsons and sons-in-law. The family would like to give a very special thanks to the staff of Pointe Coupee Health Care, Dr. Charles Thompson and staff and to Life Source Hospice for their care and compassion to our mother.

Margaret Gayle Austin Warner

Margaret Gayle Austin Warner, 73, born Dec. 10, 1936, and a resident of Folsom, passed away Monday, April 26, 2010, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Covington. Survived by her husband, Ken Warner, of Folsom; three daughters and sons-in-law, Martha and Bo Clark, of Folsom, Madoline and Mike Morris, of McComb, Miss., and Gretchen and Keith Payne, of Watson; son and daughter-in-law, Cliff and Selena Warner, of Zachary; three sisters, Madoline Ellison, of Magnolia, Miss., Lina Bryant, of River Ridge, and Irma Cupit, of Magnolia; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Merle and Irma Mae Austin. Visitation at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home chapel, Bogalusa, Wednesday, April 28, from 9 a.m. until funeral service at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Mike Morris officiating. Interment in Seal Cemetery, Varnado.

Janie Vickers Argrave

A retired secretary for the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and a resident of Geismar, she passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2010, in Baton Rouge. She was 73 and a native of Gilbert. Visitation at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, on Monday, March 22, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Prairieville, on Tuesday, March 23, from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Jeff Bayhi. Entombment in Hope Haven Mausoleum, Prairieville. Survived by her husband, Melvin Paul Argrave Jr., of Geismar; son and daughter-in-law, Melvin "Trey" III and Karen H. Argrave, of Prairieville; three sisters, Kathryn Cotton, of Prairieville, Brenda Rohner, of Monroe, and Linda Farmer, of Biloxi, Miss.; brother, Donald Vickers, of Central; and two grandchildren, Caroline Argrave and Melvin "Drew" Argrave IV. Preceded in death by her parents, Ripley Donald and Doris Sims Vickers; and brother, Alvin Vickers. Pallbearers will be Randy Zuccaro, Kevin Cotten, Brent LeBlanc, Jerry Richard, Spencer Farmer, Donnie Vickers and Harold Braud. To offer condolences, please visit www.oursofh.com

Gail Elizabeth Himel Freeman

FREEMAN Gail Elizabeth (Himel) Freeman, a retired Registered Nurse and homemaker died following a long illness on Friday, March 12, 2010 at the age of 73. Mrs. Freeman was born in Baton Rouge, LA and lived in Metairie, LA since 1960. She attended Istrouma High School and was a graduate of Charity Hospital School of Nursing in New Orleans. She worked in her career as a Registered Nurse from 1961 through 1999. She has been a member of the Charity Hospital School of Nursing Association, The New Orleans Orchid Society, The Orchid Society of Jefferson, the American Orchid Society, The Houston Orchid Society, The Southwestern Regional Orchid Growers Association and the Silver Belles Bowling Team. Survivors include her beloved husband, Robert "Bob" Freeman; two daughters: Maureen Renee' (Vincent) Ferrara and Michelle Yvonne (Paul) Wichers; grand-daughters: Elizabeth Ann Cooley (fiancé, Jared Brunet) and Nicole Suzanne (Zachary) Broussard; and one great-grand-daughter, Brooke Michelle Cooley. She is also survived by two brothers: Randolph Himel and Carl Ray (Shirley) Himel; and one sister, Beryl (Maurice) Clements. Grandchildren by marriage include: Dominick (Jennifer) Ferrara; Tracy Ferrara; Paul (Nicole) Wichers; Jennifer (Jeremy) Bourgeois; and Michael Wichers; two great-grandchildren: Christopher and Katelyn Wichers. Preceded in death by her mother and father, Amelia Capone Himel and Joachim Himel; brothers: J.S. and Belmont Himel; and sister, Anna Lee Crane. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Gail's Life at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Interment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum in Metairie Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Please view and sign the Family Guestbook, at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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On Thursday, April 10, 2008, Robert Wayne Campbell who is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sue Anna Ouzts Campbell, and a loving husband, father, grandfather, deacon, Gideon, Eagle Scout, hunter, Korean veteran and U.S. Air Force staff sergeant, finally lost a long and hard battle with cancer at The Butterfly Wing inpatient hospice unit. Mr. Campbell retired as district sales manager for Kraft General Foods in New Orleans with 32 years of service. He is also survived by three daughters, Stacey and husband Jay Trujillo, of Riverside, Calif., Kelley Campbell and partner Lisa Deragon, of New Orleans, and Courtney Campbell, of Baton Rouge; and four grandchildren. Alyssa, Jake and Sierra Trujillo, all of Riverside, and Lawson Green, of Baton Rouge. Survivors also include two sisters, Phyllis and husband Mike Lee, of Central, and Dorothy Fox, of Denham Springs. Mr. Campbell was preceded in death by his parents, William Frank and Loretta Campbell, who were of Baton Rouge. Services will be held on Tuesday, April 15, at Zoar Baptist Church, 11848 Hooper Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70818. Viewing will be from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m., officiated by his brother-in-law, the Rev. David Miller, of Texas. Burial in Zoar Cemetery. Members of Mr. Campbell's Sunday school class at Zoar Baptist Church will be pallbearers while Matthew and Henry Ouzts will serve as honorary pallbearers. Special thanks to the aides, nurses and manager of Med 4 wing at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center for the care and extra attention to Robert and Sue during this period. We will be forever grateful for your support and professionalism.

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Bobby R. Templet 
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want...and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever." Psalm 23:1,6. Bobby R. Templet, 72 and a resident of Denham Springs, went to be with our Savior on Friday, May 25, 2007, at Our Lady of The Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. He was a retired instrument analyst from Dow Chemicals with 33 years of service. He served and defended his country in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion. Bobby enjoyed woodworking as his hobby and became very accomplished at his artistry. He was also an avid collector of die-cast trucks, of which he had over 600 in mint condition, all before 1955. Visitation will be at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, on Sunday, May 27, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Monday, May 28, from 9 a.m. until service at 1 p.m. officiated by Dr. Terry Booth. Burial will be in Hollywood Cemetery in McComb, Miss. He is survived by his wife, Louise Williams Templet; daughters, Cherie Jordan, Lynn Peel, Laura Rodick and Pamela Fuller; son, Eric Templet; stepdaughters, Antoinette Sinquefield and Dawn Zenkner; stepsons, Larry and Tim Bostwick; 23 grandchildren, Kevin, Carla and Kurt Day, Colin and Kye Jordan, Alex Templet, Emily Etter, Evan and Delaine Rodick, Tyler, Madison and Katie Sue Fuller, Hannah Templet, Crystal and Brandon Bostwick, Jason and Kacie Cannon, Oliver and Samuel Sinquefield, Emily and Sarah Zenkner, Jonathan and Geoffrey Bostwick; nine great-grandchildren; and three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Vernon and Sarah Templet, James Eric Templet, and Alton and Colleen Templet. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony Eric and Vivian Hohensee Templet; sister, Edith Ashford; and brother, John Martin Templet. Pallbearers will be Tim and Larry Bostwick, Matt Fuller, Kenneth Peel, Ken Sinquefield and John Zenkner. The honorary pallbearers are Alton Templet, Harold Lacoste, Tommy Guerin and Leon Bergeron. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Kean Day, Dr. Robert Hinkle and Dr. Gerald Miletello for the way they loved and cared for Bobby in the manner Christ would be proud of. They knew immediately that Bobby was a Christian and demonstrated that as well. Bobby's life verse for which he was known was the Lord's Prayer, located in Matthew 6:1-13.

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Daffan, Gail Cecilia Cason

Gail Cecilia Cason Daffan, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006, in Baton Rouge, following an illness. She was raised in Baton Rouge, where she graduated from Istrouma High School and attended LSU. She lived in New Orleans for nearly 50 years, where she raised her family, was a volunteer for school and church activities, enjoyed sewing and crafts and worked in administration for Boh Brothers Construction Co. and the Louisiana Department of Employment Development. She had been a resident of Maison Orleans Nursing Home in Arabi and had recently been a resident of Plaquemine Manor Nursing Home in Plaquemine. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Daryl Daffon; sister, Bessie Morales; brothers, C.L. Cason Jr. and Frank Cason; and parents, C.L. Cason Sr. and Cecilia G. Cason. She is survived by and will be greatly missed by her daughters, Laure Bernard and fiancé Stephen Crawford, and Caryn Daffan and son-in-law, Mark Berrend; grandchildren, Jeffrey, Michelle and Kerrie Bernard, and Cason and Meric Berrendaffan; brother, Michael Cason; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at Lamana-Panno-Fallo Funeral Home, 1717 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, on Sunday, Oct. 29, at noon. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Sunday from 10 a.m. until funeral time. Interment will be at a later date in Gardens of Memories Cemetery, 4800 Airline Highway, Metairie.

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Bates, Raymond Arthur "Razor"

Bates, Raymond Arthur "Razor" A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, he died at his home in Baton Rouge, after a long illness, on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006. He was 72 and a retired computer systems analyst for Martin Marietta in New Orleans. He formerly worked for Lockheed Aerospace in Houston, Hayes International of Huntsville, Ala., Chrysler Corp. in New Orleans and Shell Oil Co., also in New Orleans. He was born in Provencal on Aug. 12, 1934. He graduated from Istrouma High School in 1953 and played on the 1950-1951 Istrouma football state championship team. He graduated from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches in 1957 and played all four years on the varsity football team. He was an officer in the U.S. Army for 2 years. He was a member of Jefferson United Methodist Church. Raymond was an avid LSU fan. Visitation at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. until funeral service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Stephen Berger of Jefferson United Methodist Church. Interment at Resthaven Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Merle Longuepee Bates, the love of his life. He had three children, Linda and spouse Russ Van Brunt of Katy, Texas, Terri and spouse John Shields of Pride, and Kevin Sr. and spouse Michele Paulin Bates of Chesapeake, Va., six grandchildren, Brandy and spouse Brandon Atkinson, Jason and Brian Van Brunt, and Kevin Jr., Jessica and Jeremy Bates, a great-grandson, Kristopher Atkinson; and a sister, Barbara and spouse Ed Lagucki. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and special cousins, Sherry and Sandra Brister; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Donald and Dorothy Longuepee and Bob and Susan Longuepee. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Eddie and Fay Bates; a brother and sister-in-law, W.E. and Jerry Bates; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, O.J. "Jules" and Ollie Davis Longuepee. Pallbearers will be Jason Van Brunt, Brian Van Brunt, Kevin Bates Jr., Brandon Atkinson, Jeffrey Long and J.E. "Jerry" Brister. Honorary pallbearers are Brandy Atkinson, Jessica Bates and Jeremy Bates. Donations may be made to St. Joseph Hospice.
Published in The Advocate on 10/19/2006.

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Thomas H. McCoin
MCCOIN, THOMAS H. "TOMMY" "COACH" A retired East Baton Rouge Parish school system teacher, coach, assistant principal and director of athletics, he died Sunday, July 30, 2006, at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 81 and a native of Oklahoma. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division in combat in Europe for two years, including the Battle of the Bulge. He received two Purple Hearts and the Wall of Liberty Recognition. He was inducted into the Louisiana Veterans Hall of Honor. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Tuesday, Aug. 1, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting resumes in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until service at noon. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Doris H. McCoin; daughter, Stephanie McCoin Frisby; brother, Kenneth Carroll McCoin; and two grandchildren, Scott and Ashley Frisby. He attended Southeastern Louisiana University and was a graduate of LSU. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame at Istrouma and Robert E. Lee high schools. He was named Athletic Director of the Year by the Louisiana High School Coaches Association and was inducted into the Louisiana High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame and the Louisiana High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Pallbearers will be his nephews, Richard I. Hoskins III, Lake Forest, Ill., Daniel H. Hoskins, Boulder, Colo., David K. Hoskins, Bethesda, Md., Steve C. McCoin, Monroe, Robert B. McCoin, Baton Rouge, and Robert M. Hoskins, Webster, Texas. Honorary pallbearers are Dennis F. Hoskins, Virginia, Keith C. McCoin, Texas, Alan H. McCoin, Alabama, Douglas Hoskins, Virginia, and Brian P. Hoskins, Chicago. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Goodwood Boulevard Church of Christ, 10715 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70815.

Peterson, Louis L Jr.

Peterson Jr., Louis L. "Coach Peterson" "We walk by faith, not by sight. We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord." Louis "Coach Pete" Peterson Jr., 69, of Baton Rouge, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2006, at his home amongst family and friends. Louis is a native of Baton Rouge, a 1954 graduate of Istrouma High School and a 1959 graduate of LSU. He earned his mater's degree in 1971 at Southeastern Louisiana University. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sonja Milton Peterson; sister, Janet Granger and her husband Louis Granger; three sons and daughters-in-law, Keith and Terri Peterson, Kraig and Glynis Peterson and Kirk and Michelle Peterson; six grandchildren, Brandon and wife Jessica Peterson, Trinyon Peterson Heck and husband Evan, Adam and Kacey Peterson and Meghan and Tyler Peterson; and a great-grandson, Kaden Peterson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis L. Peterson and Edwina Peterson. He was a teacher and coach at Central High School, principal at Central Middle School and assistant principal at Robert E. Lee High School. Pallbearers will be Brandon Peterson, Adam Peterson, Kacey Peterson, Gordon Rogillio, Danny Baker and Russell Starns. Honorary pallbearers are colleagues from Central High School, Robert E. Lee High and the 1966 Central High School State Football Champions. His favorite pastimes were drinking coffee with friends, playing golf and being the best grandfather he could be. He will be greatly missed and loved by all. The family would like to give a special thanks to the Renal Associates and BMA Zachary Dialysis Center. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Blackwater Methodist Church and Amedisys Hospice Care. "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him but God has revealed it to us by his spirit." He was a member of Baton Rouge Area Retired Teachers Association, the Central High School Improvement Team and lifetime member of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. He was inducted into the Central High School Hall of Fame in 1999. Visitation will be at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Sunday, May 28, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting at Blackwater United Methodist Church on Monday from 9 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m., conducted by Dr. Kenneth Reed and the Rev. Brady Foreman. Interment in the church cemetery.

 

Greer, Jane Strickland 

Jane Strickland Greer, a resident of Slidell, died on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006. She was the beloved wife of Paul Greer and mother of Toni G. Pete, Lisa G. Ruel, Lorie Greer and the late Marcel Greer. She is also survived by her brother, John Strickland; and six grandchildren. She was 67, a native of Alexandria and a resident of Slidell for the past 15 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend funeral service on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 1 p.m. from North Cross United Methodist Church, 311 La. 21, Madisonville. Visiting hours will begin Tuesday at the church at 10:30 a.m. Interment service will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana 8200 Hampson St., Suite 425, New Orleans, LA 70118-1000. Sign the online guest registry at http://www.ejfieldingfh.com.

Warren Butler

BUTLER, LORRIS WARREN A retired carpenter, he died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, at Regency Place. He was 69 and a resident and native of Baton Rouge. A memorial service will be held at Live Oak United Methodist Church in Watson on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005, at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Mark Crosby and the Rev. Tommy Bergeron. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Ed Kennard; son, Bradley Butler; stepdaughter, Sylvia Crowder; two stepsons, David Butler and Michael Butler; sister and brother-in-law, Lorraine and M.H. Dixon; brother and sister-in-law, Dan and Dottie Butler; sister-in-law, Betty Jeanné Butler; 13 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Myrtle Jeanne Gautreaux; second wife, Barbara Landry Butler; parents, Larrie H. Butler Sr. and Virginia Umberger Butler; and brother, Larrie H. Butler Jr. He was a member of Live Oak United Methodist Church in Watson. Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, is in charge of arrangements.

Ouida Hiroms

Hiroms, Ouida Taylor A native of Baton Rouge, she died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, in Sun City, Ariz. She was 86 and a retired teacher in the East Baton Rouge Parish school system. Visiting at Welsh Funeral Home, 6700 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6. Religious service at First United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park. Survived by a son-in-law, Paul T. Nolan of Sun City; two grandchildren, Paula Gallison of Carlsbad, Calif., and Mark Nolan of Denver; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hilton Lee Hiroms; and a daughter, Barbara Jean Hiroms Nolan. Welsh Funeral Home, 6700 Florida Blvd., is in charge of arrangements. 

MARY LUCILLE HEWITT KENNEDY 

Kennedy, Mary Lucille "Lou" A homemaker and a resident of Port Allen, she passed away Saturday, May 21, 2005. She was 69 and a native of Grand Isle. Cryptside service was in the Garden View Mausoleum at Greenoaks Memorial Park at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 24. She is survived by three stepdaughters, Cathryn Kennedy Braud and husband John E. Braud III, Nicki Kennedy Fontenot and husband Joe Fontenot, and Jolen Kennedy Gauthreaux and husband Lloyd Gauthreaux; grandchildren, Troy and Gabe Fontenot, Chris Braud, Amy Braud and Lauren Champagne; and great-grandchildren, Cody and Jesse Braud, Randy and Cathryn Hackney, Jacques Fontenot, Kennedy Gauthreaux and Cory and Dell Gauthreaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, H.L. "Capt. Doc" Kennedy; a daughter, Jackie Denise Kennedy; mother, Annie Dunnington Hewitt; father, Luther Hewitt; and sister, Vivian Carpenter. 

BEHRNES, MARK TIMOTHY
A loving husband, father and son, he died Tuesday, May 3, 2005, at the age of 47 as a result of an automobile accident. He was a brick mason and resident and native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East chapel, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Saturday, May 7, from noon to 4 p.m. with religious service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Miles Walsh. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Gordon Behrnes; two sons, Mark Timothy Behrnes Jr. and Taylor Julian Behrnes; parents, Beulah Dunkly Behrnes and Ernest Julian Behrnes; two brothers, Clay Albert Behrnes and Todd Eric Behrnes; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He attended Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. 

 

SHAMBURGER, BOBBYE JEAN TEEKEL
Bobbye Jean Teekel Shamburger was finally forced to give in to the debilitating disease which she had been fighting for 14 years. She retired as a manager from K&B Drugs with 20 years of service, having achieved many awards. She was 67, a resident of St. Amant and a native of Baton Rouge. Visitation at Welsh Funeral Home, Gonzales, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1. Visiting at New River Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2. She is survived by her husband, Miller Lambeth Shamburger; a daughter, Elizabeth Dawn Shamburger; three sons, Robert Owen Shamburger and wife Michele, Mark Douglas Shamburger and wife Lucille and Timothy Lee Shamburger and wife Debbie; grandchildren, Jody Elissa Rigdon, Erin Joy Rigdon, Ryan Edward Miller Rigdon, Jessica Lea Montgomery, Robert Owen "Beau" Shamburger Jr., Nathaniel David Shamburger, Judith Kathleen Shamburger, Brandon Michael Shamburger, Mary Catherine Shamburger, Ethan Paul Shamburger, Joshua Jarret Temple, Danielle Francois Barker, April Shamburger Montgomery, Aimie Nicole Shamburger, Joseph Douglas Shamburger, Timothy Joel Shamburger, Joshua David Shamburger and Sarah Catherine Shamburger; six great-grandchildren, Chelsea Michaela Barker, Raven Ann Nicole Montgomery, Logan Bryce Montgomery, William Jefferson Montgomery IV, Olivia Grace Selvage and Alexis Nicole Shamburger. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Beau, Nathaniel, Brandon, Ethan and Joey Shamburger and Ryan Rigdon. Honorary pallbearers are T.J. and Joshua Shamburger and Nathan Montgomery. She was a member of New River Baptist Church, where she loved to sing and use her voice for God.

Jere C. Heath
HEATH, JERE C. A loving mother, sister and grandmother, she died on the morning of Monday, Dec. 13, 2004, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales. She was 68, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Gonzales. She was a retired mental health technician with St. Elizabeth Hospital. Visiting at Welsh Funeral Home, Gonzales, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Visiting in the funeral home chapel from 10 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Interment in Hope Haven Cemetery, Gonzales. She is survived by three daughters, Darlene Lamendola, Donna Perdue, Tracy Heath and partner, Holly Delatte; two brothers, C.L. Cranfield and Elmer Cranfield; and nine grandchildren, Oleana and Louie Lamendola, Erin, Michael and Emily Perdue, Jim Perrodin, Chelsea Heath, Maegon Hooper and Cassie Heath. Preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Alice B. Covington Gaudin and V.J. "Frenchie" Gaudin; father, Claude L. Cranfield Sr.; and a brother, Harold Cranfield. Pallbearers will be Willie and Louie Lamendola, Michael Perdue, Jim Perrodin, Michael Dick and Clay Cranfield. Honorary pallbearers are Brice and Wesley Cranfield. She was a longtime member of Al-Anon and the AARP. She enjoyed crafts and her plants and loved caring for animals and feeding birds.

GREER

Marcel Paul Greer on Friday, September 24, 2004. Beloved son of Paul Elwood Greer and Wanda Jane Strickland Greer. Brother of Toni Pete Fenner, Lisa Ruel and Lorie Greer. Uncle of Tori Allain, Katie Pete, Julie Pete, Alyssa Rule, Joshua Greer and Landon Ruel. Brother-in-law of Scott Ruel and Kevin Fenner. Age 37 years; a native of Baton Rouge, LA former resident of Metairie,LA and a resident of Slidell, LA.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Services on Saturday, October 2, 2004 at 1:00 PM from the Chapel of E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave. Covington, LA 70433. Visitation on Saturday from 11:00 until Service time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Medical Center of Louisiana Foundation, 2025 Gravier St. Suite 711, New Orleans, LA.70112 in the memory of Marcel Paul Greer.

WHITTINGTON, ROSA LEE FURLOW A homemaker and resident of Gonzales, she died at 8:28 p.m. Monday, July 5, 2004, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet. She was 60 and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church, Gonzales, from 8:30 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 2004, until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Vincente Panaligan. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by her husband of 43 years, B.A. "Tony" Whittington. They were married May 13, 1961, at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church by the Rev. Kincade. She is also survived by three daughters, Jennifer Whittington, Gonzales, Phyllis Whittington, Prairieville, and Wendy Whittington Kling, Gonzales; three sons, Henry Whittington, Dutchtown, and Hoyt Whittington and Heath Whittington, both of Sunset; a brother, Gussie Leo Furlow, Gonzales; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Julie Mire Furlow; four brothers, Robert, John, Henry and George Furlow; a sister, Dorothy Villeneuve; and two infant sisters. Pallbearers will be nephews. She was a member of Kajun Kickers Square Dancers and she loved flower gardening, making Mardi Gras pins and reading romance novels. She was an avid flower arrangement crafter. Memorial donations may be made to a favorite charity, in lieu of flowers. Renaissance Services Inc., Gonzales, 12552 Airline Highway, Gonzales, (225) 644-2976, in charge of arrangements.

MILLER, JR.  WILLIE THERADOE  
A retired fire chief of the Baton Rouge Fire Department with 33 years of service, he died Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003, at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 76 and a native of Liberty, Miss. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, former state fire marshal and former fire chief of the Baker Fire Department with 12 years of service. Under his leadership as fire chief of Baton Rouge, it received a No. 1 fire insurance rating in 1980, making Baton Rouge the first city in the nation to receive that award. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Flor-ida Blvd., from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and after 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Re-ligious service at the funeral home chapel at 10 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Ron Lamb. Interment in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Baker. Survived by his wife of more than 52 years, Joy Hurst Miller; two daughters, Deborah and husband Roger Vincent of Lafayette, and Terri and husband Dennis Piper of Colyell; five grandchildren, Christopher and Kelli Vincent, both of Lafayette, Roger Vincent III and wife Kellie of Orlando, Fla., and Joshua and Savanna Piper, both of Colyell; two great-grandchildren, Drake and Malorie Vincent, both of Lafayette; a brother, Aaron Eugene Miller, Baton Rouge; two sisters, Eva Dawson, Cross Roads, Miss., and Geraldine Lofton, McCall Creek, Miss.; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, Willie T. Miller Sr.; mother, Zelma M. Miller; and two brothers, Larry and Alvin Miller. Pallbearers will be Roger Vincent III, Robin Hurst, Walter Hurst III, Jeff Miller, Greg Miller and Malcom Lofton. Honorary pallbearers are Joshua Piper, Christopher Vincent, Jermy Hurst and Shannon Hurst. He was past president of the Louisiana Fireman's Association and the Louisiana Arson and Fire Prevention Association. He was past chairman of the sub-committee on Fire & Safety, chairman of the board of East Baton Rouge Parish Council on Aging and past member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs. He was a member of Istrouma Baptist Church and a Masonic lodge.

PINELL, VEDA CASTILAW A resident of Baton Rouge, she passed away at 5:45 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 2004, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 76 and a native of Brookhaven, Miss. She was vice president of AB Broussard & Sons for many years and was instrumental in the construction and design of many commercial buildings throughout Louisiana. She was a board member of many banks in the Baton Rouge area. One of her favorite hobbies was playing music. Visiting at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2004. Visiting at Greenoaks Funeral chapel from 8:30 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2004, conducted by Brother Merlin Liverman. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. She is survived by her daughter, Paula Pinell of Baton Rouge; a son, Randy Pinell of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Nell Gully of Baton Rouge and Yvonne Gonzalez of Eagle Pass, Texas; two brothers, Earl Castilaw of Baton Rouge and Bill Castilaw of Laudon, Tenn.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Maude Castilaw; three brothers, Mack Castilaw, Oadis Castilaw and Alfred Castilaw; and a sister, Jo Castilaw Tullos. Pallbearers will be Cas Sharp, Ronald Carpenter, Rel Carpenter, Douglas Castilaw, Roy Brooks, Durwood Landry and Randall Pinell. She was a member of Parkview Baptist Church.

 

CAMPBELL, JAMES WILLIAM Born on Aug. 17, 1936, and on April 27, 2004, our precious and beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and friend joined his Lord to gain the peace and tranquillity promised in eternal life. His family and friends will greatly miss his presence, dedication, humor and kindness he showed each of them. His journey through treatments was an example of the courage, strength and faith which will be remembered by all who knew and loved him. His faith lifted him up and was evident to those around him. He had been in the work force for some 47 years and the last 20 years were with the Department of Public Works. His love for his job had served as an instrument to help him fight the battle and not lose hope. There are many people he dealt with through his job who were very complimentary of his concern, professional manner and dedication to help them. This was shown in letters written to his superiors and sent to the mayor of our city. Retirement had not been considered until the disease process made it impossible to perform his duties to the highest he set as his goal. To the physicians, Dr. Mary Stringfellow, Dr. Fabrega, Dr. Brooks, the chemo staff at Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Dr. Maurice King and the radiation staff at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, our family extends our heartfelt gratitude for not only their kindness in treatment but also for the expressions of kindness shown to J.W. and to the family. J.W. and his family were comforted knowing his treatments were planned with empathy, concern, great knowledge and with the Lord's guiding hand. To our friends, our words are surely not enough to express the depth of our appreciation. As we went through the valleys, the Lord would always have a friend there to give a helping hand, an encouraging word or a hug. To the staff and our Sunday school class at Istrouma Baptist Church, we want you to know we feel you went beyond what we could have ever imagined to stand by us and help us during this time. All of the gestures were the Earthly expressions of our Lord's presence. To God be the glory for all the blessings experienced during this trial. J.W., known as "Bubba" to longtime friends, was a member of Istrouma Baptist Church, UCT and enjoyed the hours spent in his yard. His family was his pride and joy and everything he accomplished was for them. The caretaker of our family members was always a great part of his life. He had looked forward to retirement and really never realized the extent of peace and wonder he would have. Survived by loving wife and friend of 46 years, Mary Jo Miller Campbell; a daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Stan Woods; a son and daughter-in-law, Brent and Suzanne Campbell; and three of his most treasured blessings from God, his grandchildren, Kayla Elizabeth, Brent Michael and Philip Curtis Campbell; mother, Grace Campbell; a sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Lester Arnold; a brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Bobbie Campbell; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bob and Joyce Miller, whom he enjoyed their company and travel, and Jim and Eunice Miller; aunts, Gerline Miller and Gertie Nachod and husband Gus Nachod; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his father, Curtis Lee Campbell; maternal grandparents, James and Myrth Simeon; paternal grandparents, John and Ethel Campbell; a cousin, Jimmy McKigney; and many aunts and uncles on his mother and father's side of the family. Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2004, and 9 a.m. until religious service in the chapel at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 2004. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Sullivan, J.P. Averette, Carroll DiBenedetto, Hugh McLaurin, Wilson Russell, Donald Nichols and Bucky Thibodeaux. Honorary pallbearers are Brent Michael Campbell, Philip Curtis Campbell, Bob Miller, Jim Miller, Frank Iueli, Ray Summers, Wayne Knight, Tommy Dawson and Hulon Walters.
 

OATLEY, DONALD HERBERT Born Feb. 8, 1936, in Denton, Texas, he died Sunday, April 4, 2004, at 6:02 p.m. at St. Luke Episcopal Hospital, Houston. Preceded in death by his father, Donald Townsend Oatley; mother, Marcelus Lewis Oatley; and a sister, Delores Lewis Oatley. Survived by his wife, Margaret Green Oatley; a daughter, Dana Oatley Ortego; sons, Donald Townsend Oatley II and Brit Bandaries; son-in-law, Paul Blane Ortego; grandchildren, William Townsend Ortego, Benjamin Edward Ortego, Joseph Marshall Harding Ortego and Margaret St. Denis Ortego; daughter-in-law, Aimee Stuckey Oatley; and grandchildren, Hannah Sebastin Oatley, Isabel Rose Oatley and Lucille Kay Oatley, all of Baton Rouge. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Fairfield Masonic Lodge, Baton Rouge Consistory and Acacia Shrine Center and was a graduate of Nichols State University. Pallbearers will be William A. McDonough of Natchez, Miss., Charles M. Green Jr. of Belaire, Md., Charles Green of Dallas, James Jason Green of Waynesboro, Miss., Ben L. Green III of Ferriday and Michael L. Green, Patrick H. Green and Walter F. Green, all of Baton Rouge. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Thomas P. Quaid, Fred Stuart, Grady Phillips, Gerald Walter, S. Clarke Spring, Lawrence Berdon, Bud Smack, Jack Harless and Bill Fairbanks, all of Baton Rouge, Paul A. Harper Jr., Paul A. Harper III and Burrell Shewmake, all of Montgomery, Ala., Rox Eckwall of Omaha, Neb., and E.J. Copp of San Antonio. Special thanks to the Rev. Chris Andrews of First United Methodist Church and Dr. Thomas Quaid of Baton Rouge, Dr. Frank Smart and Dr. Offer Amir of Houston and to the employees of Spiral Metals Corp. of Baton Rouge. Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday with Masonic service at 8:30 p.m. Visitation at First United Methodist Church, 930 North Blvd., from 10 a.m. until service at noon Thursday. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park, 4045 North St.

BRYANT, CHARLES "RED" Retired from the Civil Engineering Department with the city-parish and presently employed with F.G. Sullivan Construction, he died at 10:21 a.m. Thursday, March, 18, 2004, at his residence in Baker. He was 67 and a native of McNair, Miss. Memorial service at Hillcrest Mausoleum at 3 p.m. Monday, conducted by Deacon Bruno Rizzo. Inurnment in Hillcrest Mausoleum. Survived by his wife of 47 years, Lois B. Bryant of Baker; mother, Eunice Catorie of Prairieville; a daughter and son-in-law, Sissy and Brant Smart of Bayou Corn; three sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Teresa Bryant of Gonzales, Ronnie and Pam Bryant of Baton Rouge and Robbie and Beth Bryant of Denham Springs; sister and brother-in-law, Bobbie Jean and Jim Keaton of Prairieville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Lucielle Bryant of Walker and Ray and Raylynn Houston of Prairieville; and nine grandchildren, Lindsey, Victoria, Caitlyn, Brennan, Blake, Branton, Meghan, Brittany and Jammie. Preceded in death by son Ray Bryant. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church and a graduate of Istrouma High School. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. 

MILLER, PEARL TANNER KINCHEN 
Retired with eight years as a teacher in Livingston Parish and 25 years at Istouma High School, she died Friday, Feb. 27, 2004, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. She was 97 and a resident and native of Baton Rouge. Mrs. Miller re- joiced in the Lord and was a faithful member of Florida Avenue Baptist Church for many years. She will be remembered by the lives she touched as a Sunday school teacher. She was a member of an Eastern Star chapter and White Shrine of Bethlehem. She was a graduate of LSU with a master of education degree. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Visiting at the funeral home chapel from 8:30 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Louis Boyd. Interment in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Francis E. Kinchen and Cecil R. Miller; parents, J.W. Tanner and Carrie Azlea Lee; stepmother, Anna Stuckey Tanner; three brothers, Earl, Gurley and Mancel Tanner; and daughter, Yvette Gloria Kinchen. Survived by her son, Francis E. Kinchen Jr. and wife Joyce Hatchell Kinchen of Baton Rouge; daughter, Joyce Kinchen Vernor and husband John S. Vernor, Lake Jackson, Texas; two sisters, Mary Alice Tanner McCormick and Eula Mae Tanner Beaubeouf and husband Stafford Beaubeouf of Corsicana, Texas; seven grandchildren, Gloria Kinchen Henderson, John S. Vernor Jr., Francis Kinchen III, Patricia Kinchen Mouch, Yvette Vernor Dye, Janet Kinchen Curtis, Garnet Vernor Lopez and their spouses; 17 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives.

STEWART,    ANNIE MCGLAUGHAN    
Born May 12, 1901, in Winton, N.C., she was retired from teaching English at Istrouma High School since 1966. She was 102 and a resident of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Istrouma Baptist Church from 10 a.m. Tuesday until religious service at noon, conducted by Pastor Jim Bain. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park. Survived by two nieces, Lila Jordan and Betty Key; and two nephews, Tommy Stewart and Floyd Patterson. She was a charter member of Istrouma Baptist Church, a member of Order of the Eastern Star and a graduate of LSU. Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., in charge of arrangements.

HEAP, SR.  WAYNE CARSON  
A real estate developer and builder for the past 11 years and a resident of Chipola and Baton Rouge, he died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, at 4 a.m. at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 67 and a native of Baton Rouge. He retired from state government with 19 years of service. He actively served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958, was commissioned a second lieutenant in April 1958, commissioned a first lieutenant in May 1961 and was commissioned a captain and served until August 1962 in the U.S. Army Reserve. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Visiting at Darlington United Methodist Church, near Chipola, from 10 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Larry Robertson. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Johanna Taylor Heap; a daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth Lanell Heap Deer and Reginald Deer of Tomah, Wash.; a son and daughter-in-law, Wayne Carson Heap Jr. and Robyn Heap of Baton Rouge; a stepson and wife, Richard Brent Taylor and Mi Kyong of Pensacola, Fla.; a brother, Norman A. Heap of Stockton, N.J.; and six grandchildren, Joshua, Trevor and Peyton Heap, Nicholas and Avery Deer and Christopher Taylor. Preceded in death by his parents, Edgar William and Olivia Lanell Covington Heap; and a sister, Virginia Heap Young. Pallbearers will be Casey Heap, Brent Taylor, Reginald Deer, Jeff Taylor, Don Blades and Jerry David. He was a graduate of Istrouma High School and received a bachelor of science degree from LSU. He was a member of Darlington United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge, 550 Lobdell Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806.

MILLER, JR.  WILLIE THERADOE  
A retired fire chief of the Baton Rouge Fire Department with 33 years of service, he died Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003, at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 76 and a native of Liberty, Miss. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, former state fire marshal and former fire chief of the Baker Fire Department with 12 years of service. Under his leadership as fire chief of Baton Rouge, it received a No. 1 fire insurance rating in 1980, making Baton Rouge the first city in the nation to receive that award. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Flor-ida Blvd., from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and after 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Re-ligious service at the funeral home chapel at 10 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Ron Lamb. Interment in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Baker. Survived by his wife of more than 52 years, Joy Hurst Miller; two daughters, Deborah and husband Roger Vincent of Lafayette, and Terri and husband Dennis Piper of Colyell; five grandchildren, Christopher and Kelli Vincent, both of Lafayette, Roger Vincent III and wife Kellie of Orlando, Fla., and Joshua and Savanna Piper, both of Colyell; two great-grandchildren, Drake and Malorie Vincent, both of Lafayette; a brother, Aaron Eugene Miller, Baton Rouge; two sisters, Eva Dawson, Cross Roads, Miss., and Geraldine Lofton, McCall Creek, Miss.; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, Willie T. Miller Sr.; mother, Zelma M. Miller; and two brothers, Larry and Alvin Miller. Pallbearers will be Roger Vincent III, Robin Hurst, Walter Hurst III, Jeff Miller, Greg Miller and Malcom Lofton. Honorary pallbearers are Joshua Piper, Christopher Vincent, Jermy Hurst and Shannon Hurst. He was past president of the Louisiana Fireman's Association and the Louisiana Arson and Fire Prevention Association. He was past chairman of the sub-committee on Fire & Safety, chairman of the board of East Baton Rouge Parish Council on Aging and past member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs. He was a member of Istrouma Baptist Church and a Masonic lodge.

MELIET,    BETTY    
Retired from the Office of Juvenile Services and a resident of Denham Springs, she died Monday, Oct. 20, 2003, at her home. She was 67 and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2003. Visiting at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2003. Religious service at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Denham Springs, at noon Thursday, Oct. 23, 2003, conducted by the Rev. Vincent Dufresne. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Baton Rouge. Survived by her husband, Hubert Malcolm Meliet; mother, Ruth Scaffin; three daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Jim Franklin, Tammy and Jesse Brooks and Kim and Robbie Reynerson; a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Karen Meliet; a sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Curtis Jenkins; a brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Barbara Scaffin; nine grandchildren, Shawn Barbier, Brittany Meliet, Blaine Brooks, Amanda Meliet, Victoria Franklin, Brett Brooks, Joshua Reynerson, Kara Reynerson and Baylee Brooks; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her father, Joseph Scaffin. Pallbearers will be Gary Meliet, Jim Franklin, Shawn Barbier, Blaine Brooks, Robbie Reynerson and Jesse Brooks. Honorary pallbearers are Pete Meliet, Joe Scaffin and Curtis Jenkins. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Denham Springs.

CANGELOSI,    SERITTA MARY  
A retired school teacher with 31 years at Istrouma High School and 10 years at St. Joseph Seminary, she died at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at St. Clare Manor. She was 90 and a resident and native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, with recitation of the rosary at 5 p.m. Visiting at the funeral home from 10 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. Monday. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church at 1:30 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Miles Walsh and Deacon Jim Wax. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park. She is survived by a brother, Vincent Paul Cangelosi. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Theresa Michelli Cangelosi; and a sister, Rosalie Theresa Cangelosi. She was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church and Catholic Daughters of the Americas. 

SMITH,    LARRY LEE  
He was a Southern Baptist minister and was the pastor of churches in Louisiana, Tennessee and Illinois for more than 20 years. A resident of Baton Rouge, he died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003, at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. He was 67 and a native of Mount Hermon. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Visiting at Bogue Chitto Baptist Church, Mount Hermon, after 10 a.m. Saturday. Time of service is pending. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Dotty Lowe Smith; a daughter, Bonnie Smith Cannon; two sons, Barry Smith, and Bruce Smith and wife Rose; five grandchildren, Brian, Andrew and Sarah Cannon, and Austin and Laura Smith; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Charles Maples and Zandra and Jim Zenner; and three brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Izelle Smith, Charles and Judy Smith and Tommy and Barbara Smith. Preceded in death by his parents, Earman and Alice Smith; and a brother, Perry Smith. Pallbearers will be Jerry, Charles, Tommy, Barry and Bruce Smith, Brian and Andrew Cannon and Boyd Lowe. He graduated from Istrouma High School, received a bachelor's degree from Louisiana College and received two master's degrees from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. This man will be best remembered for his deep spiritual beliefs and his interest in his fellow man. He was also a Baton Rouge businessman for 23 years

VICK, SR.  GERALD WAYNE  "JERRY" 
An engineer, he died Wednesday, July 23, 2003, at Summit Hospital. He was 67 and a resident and native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Visiting at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church from 9 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Donald Blanchard. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived by his wife, Barbara Drago Vick; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Roxanne Vick Smith, Karen Vick Smith and E.L. Smith, and Brenda Vick Watkins and Michael Keith Watkins; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Gerald Wayne Vick Jr. and Elizabeth Cockrell Vick, and Jeff Vick; a sister and brother-in-law, Patsy and Sonny Pino; a brother, Donald Kenneth Vick; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Alzada Selser Vick; and a brother, Willie Vick Jr. 

     BROWN,    MARY ALINE AYCOCK
 Died Wednesday, June 25, 2003. She was a native of Laurel, Miss., and a
 resident of Baton Rouge since 1934. She was an East Baton Rouge Parish
 school teacher for 30 years. She was a member of First United Methodist
 Church, a reserve member of Delta Kappa Gamma, an international
 professional teachers society, and several civic and social groups, including
 The Study Club, The Novel Club, The Woman's Club, Arts and Decorations
 and a founding member of the Harness Club. Survived by two daughters, Mrs.
 Lawrence Y. (Barbara Jane) Foote Jr. of Hattiesburg, Miss., and Mrs. Don
 (Molly) McAlvany of Durango, Colo.; a son, John Terrell Brown of Baton
 Rouge; a sister, Mrs. George Campbell of Baton Rouge; nine grandchildren; 12
 great-grandchildren; two sons-in-law, Don McAlvany and Lawrence Y Foote
 Jr.; and a daughter-in-law, Mary Kay Collette Brown. Preceded in death by her
 husband, Ellis A. "Little Fuzzy" Brown; and brother-in-law, James E. "Big
 Fuzzy" Brown. Memorials may be sent to the James E. "Big Fuzzy" Brown,
 Ellis A. "Little Fuzzy" Brown and Aline A. Brown Memorial Scholarship of the
 Baton Rouge Area Foundation, 301 Main St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Visiting
 at Rabenhorst Funeral Home chapel, 825 Government St., from noon Friday
 until religious service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Chris H. Andrews.
 Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park.

GRISSOM, SR.  JOHN WESLEY  
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race. I have kept the faith," 2 Timothy 4:7. A resident of Grosse Tete, he died at 5:18 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge, after a long battle with emphysema. He was 66. He was a 1954 graduate of Istrouma High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He had a vast knowledge of livestock and contributed his time to the Iberville Parish 4-H program. He went to work for Dow Chemical Co. in 1961, and retired after 30 years of service. He was a quarter horse trainer who raised halter, cutting, reining and race horses. He was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association. He was an extremely hard worker who accomplished many goals. He was also a master of many crafts. He was loved and will be missed by many. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Visiting at the funeral home from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. until service at 10 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Joe Alain. Interment in St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery, Grosse Tete. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Betty Burgess Grissom; sons, John W. Grissom Jr. and wife Amy, Steven Clay Grissom, and Kent Burgess and wife Tanya; two daughters, Kelly Brown and husband Bill and Charlotte Morales and husband Donny; and 10 grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Garrett Grissom, Cheyenne and Jenna Grissom, Dallas, Gavin and Jadi Brown, Tracy and Josh Burgess and Ty Morales. He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Grissom Sr.; mother, Stella Grissom Ravencraft; stepfather, Henry Ravencraft; and a brother, Lawrence Grissom Jr. John knew his dreams and fulfilled them. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Hodges and the critical care unit at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.