Calcasieu Parish Area 1997 Obituaries - Ma-Mcl Lake Charles American Press ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ The following obits were taken from the Lake Charles American Press (LCAP). There is an index for 1997 which may help you locate a name quicker. The Lake Charles American Press has granted permission for the obituaries to be archived by the USGenWeb Project. They assume no responsibility in the accuracy of the information. They print only what is furnished to them by the indicated funeral home. They have been arranged alphabetically by surname. The date beside the newspaper abbreviation is the date it was printed. This information has been placed at this site by Margaret Rentrop Moore, host of the Calcasieu Parish, LA USGenWeb Project. Contact Margaret Moore at mmoore@usunwired.net MACFARLAIN, Mrs. Floyd J. LCAP 5\9\1997 Jennings. Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Floyd (Opal Canik) McFarlain, 73, wi be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died at 12:35 p.m. Thursday in the Welsh hospital. MADDOX, Edvie E. LCAP 2/14/1997 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Edvie Brack Maddox, 81, of Anacoco will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Leesville Cemetery. Mrs. Maddox died Thursday, Feb. 13, 1997, in the Leesville hospital. MADDOX, Adrian Mrs. LCAP 8/11/1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Adrian (Rachel Faye Fontenot) Maddox, 52, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Eddie Simmons will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is from 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Maddox died at 7:50 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Eunice, she lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a member of Sale Street Baptist Church. Survivors are her husband; one son, Jason Maddox of Lake Charles; one daughter, Kimberly Maddox Hooper of Lake Charles; one brother, Ricky Tontenot of Deadwood, S.D.; one sister, Judy del Martini of San Luis Obispo, Calif ; and two grandchildren. MADDOX, Edvie B. LCAP 2/14/97 Leesville- Funeral services for Edvie Brack Maddox, 81, of Anacoco will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Leesville Cemetery. Mrs. Maddox died Thursday, Feb. 13, 1997, in the Leesville hospital . MAFFIT, David Paul LCAP 11/23/1997 Jennings -- Funeral services for David Paul Maffit, 53, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Maffit died at 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 1997, in his residence. MAGILL, Margaret Ruth LCAP 4/8/1997 Dallas - Memorial services for margaret Ruth Corman Pomeroy Magill, 81, sister of Cathryn Morris and Eleanor Downing, both of Lake Charles, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 8, in Sparkman-Dickey Funeral Home. Mrs. Magill died Sunday, April 6, in Carrollton, Texas. MAHAFFEY, Walter LCAP 7/23/1997 Mittie -.Funeral services for Walter Mahaffey, 81, will be: at 2 p.m. today, July 23, in Cherry Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be in Cherry Grove Cemetery under direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Mahaffey, died at 6 p.m.,, Monday, July 21, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. MAHON, Albert Sr. Rev. LCAP 3\27\1997 Oberlin-Funeral services for the Rev. Albert McMahon, 90, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 29, in the Progressive Church of God in Christ. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home.The Rev. McMahon died at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, March 23, 1997, in a Kinder Care Center. MAICHEL, Dane Nick LCAP 7/4/1997 Plainfield, Ind.  Funeral services for former Lake Charles resident Dane Nick Maichel, were at 1 p.m. Thursday, July in HallBaker Funeral Hon Burial was in Forest H Cemetery in Greencastle, Ind. Mr. Maichel died Tuesday, July 1, 1997, in his residence. MAJORS, Mrs. Rosemary LCAP 2/6/1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Rosemary Majors, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, in University United Methodist Church. The Rev. Steve Caraway will officiate. Burial will be in DeQuincy Memorial Park under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Mrs. Majors died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Innis, she was a resident of DeQuincy for 30 years and Lake Charles since 1968. A member of University United Methodist Church, she taught school at DeQuincy Elementary, Our Lady Queen of Heaven in Lake Charles and at Riverside in Lake Charles. Survivors are one son, John B. Majors of Lake Charles; and one sister, Jessiman Richard of Baton Rouge. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice, the family daid. MAJORS, Rosemary LCAP 2/5/1997 DEQUINCY - Funeral arrangements for Rosemary Majors, 85, of Lake Charles will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died at 3:44 p.m. Tuesday in a Lake Charles hospital. MALBREW, Moses Mrs. LCAP 5\30\1997 Funeral services for Mrs. es (Rosa Mae) Malbrew, 61, be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, 31, from Immaculate Heart ary Catholic Church.The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiiate. Burial will be in Sacred Cemetery wider the direcof Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 69 p.m. y in the funeral home, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mrs. Malbrew died Monday, 26, 1997, in her residence. native of Eunice and a longrtime resident of Lake Charles, as a retired manager from George Theriot's. Survivors include her husband; one son, Moses Wayne Malbrew of Lake Charles; four daughters, Diana and Patricia Malbrew and Veronica Scott of Lake Charles, and Mary Simien Grapevine, Texas; one brother Allen Malveaux; two sisters, Versie Riggs and Essie Galmore, both of Lake Charles; and two grandchildren. MALBREW, Rosa LCAP 5\27\1997 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Rosa Malbrew, 61, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Monday in her residence. MALLETT, Morgan LCAP 1/10/1997 Lake Arthur - Funeral services for Morgan Mallett, 84, of Welsh will be at 2 pm today, jan. 10, in miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Mr. Mallett died at 7 am Thursday, jan. 9,, 1997, in a Welsh care center. MALLETTE, Camille, Mrs. LCAP 3/8/1997 Alexandria - Funeral services for Mrs. Camille Volentine Mallette were at 11am Friday, March 7, in John Kramer and Son Funeral Home. The Rev. Richard Hodges officiated. Burial was in Alexandria Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Mallette died Wednesday, March 5, 1997, in a Jena care center. She wa a retired depot agent for theMissouri Pacific Railroad. Survivors are one son, Edwyn C. Mayes of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mrs. Evelyn M. Brockner of Olla; one sister, Mrs. Fae V. Hodges of Baton Rouge; six grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; and one great great-grandchild. MALONE, Willie Jr. LCAP 5\2\1997 Funeral services for Willie Malone Jr., 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie (Mary) Malone Sr. of Lake Charles, will be at noon Saturday, May 3, in King's Funeral Home. Brother Joseph Delafosse will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday. The youth died Sunday, April 27,1997, in his residence. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was a member of IDNIR Bible class. Other survivors are four brothers, Darryl Bertrand of New Orleans, and Gary and Ronald Malone, both of Lake Charles, and Clarence Joseph Bertrand of Lake Charles; four sisters, Adeline Bertrand, Terri Malone and Gabrielle Dominique, all of Lake Charles, and Linda Pollar of Beaumont, Texas; and his maternal grandmother, Adeline Francis of Beaumont. MALONE, Willie Jr. LCAP 4\28\1997 Funeral arrangements for 'Willie Malone Jr., 13, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Sunday in Lake Charles. MALVEAUX, Joyce LCAP 4\17\1997 Ville Platte -Funeral services for Joyce Malveaux, 85, of Eunice will be at 7 p.m. today, April 17, in New Zion Baptist Church.The Rev. Allen Ben will officiate. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Matthew Baptist Church Cemetery under direction of Frank Brothers Funeral Home of Eunice. A wake service will be held at 5 p.m. today in the church. Mrs. Malveaux died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 1997, in the Eunice hospital. A native of Point Blue, she had lived in Eunice for 65 years. She was a member of New Zion Baptist Church, where she served as a deaconess and a mission sister. S Malveaux of Lake Charles and Eldread Malveaux of Spring Valley, Calif.; four daughters, Hilda Jones of Fort Worth, Texas, Bertha Freeman and Beatrice Malveaux, both of Eunice, and Bertha Jan Doucet of Houston; five brothers, Gilbert, Arthur, Ossie and Lawrence Mose, all of Ville Platte, and John Mose of Mamou; 23 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. MALVO, Dinetta LCAP 7/11/1997 Vinton Funeral services for Dinetta "Dedi" Malvo, 25, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12, in Morning Star Baptist Church. The Rev. Alvie Young will officiate. Burial will be in Edgerly Cemetery undar direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 610 p.m. today, in the church. She died Tuesday, July 8,1997, in an automobile accident near Vinton. A lifelong resident of Vinton and a graduate of Vinton High School, she was a former employee of Super WalMart in Sulphur. She was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. Survivors include one sister, Kizzy Malvo of Vinton; one brother, Carl Malvo of Vinton; her mother, Mrs. Clemen (Jeannie) Malvo Hardy of Vinton; her father, Johnny Malvo Jr. of Orange, Texas; her maternal grandparents, Henry and Shirley Bernard of Vinton; and her paternal grandparents, Hoover and Lizzie Anderson of Houston. MALVO, Dinetta LCAP 7/11/1997 Vinton Funeral services for Dinetta "Dedi" Malvo, 25, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12, in Morning Star Baptist Church. The Rev. Alvie Young will officiate. Burial will be in Edgerly Cemetery undar direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 610 p.m. today, in the church. She died Tuesday, July 8,1997, in an automobile accident near Vinton. A lifelong resident of Vinton and a graduate of Vinton High School, she was a former employee of Super WalMart in Sulphur. She was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. Survivors include one sister, Kizzy Malvo of Vinton; one brother, Carl Malvo of Vinton; her mother, Mrs. Clemen (Jeannie) Malvo Hardy of Vinton; her father, Johnny Malvo Jr. of Orange, Texas; her maternal grandparents, Henry and Shirley Bernard of Vinton; and her paternal grandparents, Hoover and Lizzie Anderson of Houston. MALVO, Dinetta LCAP 7/12/1997 Vinton- Funeral servic for Dinetta "Dedi" Malvo, 25, Will be at 2 p.m. today, July 12, in Morning Star Baptist Church. The Rev. Alvie Young will officiate. Burial will be in Edger Cemetery under the direction James Funeral Home. She died Tuesday, July 8,191 in an automobile accident in Vinton. A lifelong resident of Vinton and a graduate of Vinton High School, she was a former employee of Super Wal-mart in Sulphur. She was a member of Morning Star Baptist. Survivors include Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Audrey Micelle of Kizze Malvo of Vinton; one brother, Carl Malvo of Vinton. and her mother, Mrs. Clemein (Jeannie) Malvo Hardy of Vinton; her father, Johnny Malvo Jr. of Vinton; her maternal grandparents, Henry and Shirley Bernard of Vinton and Hoover and Lizzie Anderson of Houston. MALVO, Dinetta LCAP 7/12/1997 Vinton- Funeral servic for Dinetta "Dedi" Malvo, 25, Will be at 2 p.m. today, July 12, in Morning Star Baptist Church. The Rev. Alvie Young will officiate. Burial will be in Edger Cemetery under the direction James Funeral Home. She died Tuesday, July 8,191 in an automobile accident in Vinton. A lifelong resident of Vinton and a graduate of Vinton High School, she was a former employee of Super Wal-mart in Sulphur. She was a member of Morning Star Baptist. Survivors include Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Audrey Micelle of Kizze Malvo of Vinton; one brother, Carl Malvo of Vinton. and her mother, Mrs. Clemein (Jeannie) Malvo Hardy of Vinton; her father, Johnny Malvo Jr. of Vinton; her maternal grandparents, Henry and Shirley Bernard of Vinton and Hoover and Lizzie Anderson of Houston. MALVO, Dinetta LCAP 7/9/1997 Funeral arrangements for Dinetta Malvo, 25, of Vinton will be announced by James Funeral Home. She died Tuesday near Vinton. MALVO, Dinetta LCAP 7/9/1997 Funeral arrangements for Dinetta Malvo, 25, of Vinton will be announced by James Funeral Home. She died Tuesday near Vinton. MANENA, Dorothy L. LCAP 4\3\1997 Funeral services for Dorothy Lucille Manena, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 4, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Cruse and Lowell Wilson will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 a.m.10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Manena died Monday, March 31, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Lake Arthur, she was a longtime resident of Lake Charles before moving to Longville seven years ago. She was the owner and operator of Manena Canvas Co. and was amember of the Methodist faith. Survivors are four daughters, Frances Ann Brown of Austin, Texas, Carmen Louise Aghili of Longville, Beverly Lois Howard of Lake Charles and Karen Marie Rentrop of Sulphur; four brothers, Robert Ney of Moss Bluff, and John, James and Harold Ney, all of Lake Charles; one sister, Marjorie Nelson of DeRidder; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. MANENA, Dorothy Mrs. LCAP 4\2\1997 See obit. dated 4\3\1997 MANINO, Minnie C. LCAP 7/27/1997 DERidder - Funeral services for. Minnie C. Manino, 83, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 27, from St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard Vernon Funeral Home. Mrs. Mimino died at 1:50 a.m. Friday, July 25, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. MANINO, Minnie Mrs. LCAP 7/26/1997 DeRidder- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Minnie Manino 83, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died at 1:50 a.m. Friday in a Lake Charles hospital. MANNING Dell B. LCAP 3/6/1997 DeRidder- Funeral arrangements for Dell Butler Manning, 77, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home.She died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in a Beaumont, Texas hospital. MANNING, Dell B.,Mrs. LCAP 3/7/1997 DeRidder - Funeral services for Mrs. Dell Butler Manning, 77, of Lumberton, Texas, and formerly of DeRidder, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday' March 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Mrs. Manning died Wednesday, March 5, in a Beaumont, Texas, hospital. MANNING, Leon, Mrs. LCAP 1/23/1997 Leesville - Funeral services for Mrs. Leon (Jena Hennigan) Manning, 75, will be at I p.m. today, Jan. 23, in Antioch Baptist Church. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery in Florien under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Manning died Tuesday. Jan. 21, 1997. in the Leesville hospital. MANNING, Jena LCAP 1/22/1997 Leesville - Funeral arrangements for Jena Manning, 75, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in the Leesville hospital. MANSELL, David LCAP 8/20/1997 Funeral arrangements for David Mansell, 75, of Lake Charles will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 5:22 p.m. Monday in an Oakdale hospital. MANSELL, David LCAP 8/22/1997 Prayer services for David Mansell, 75, was held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22, in the Veteran Administration Cemetery in Port Hudson. Mr. Mansell died at 5:22 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 1997, in an Oakdale hospital. MANUEL, Adam J. LCAP 8/18/1997 Funeral services for Adam J. Manuel, 87, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with rosaries at 6 and 6:30 p.m.; and from 8-9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Manuel died at 3:20 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Basile, he lived in Lake Charles for 55 years. He worked as an operator at Cities Service for 31 years and was a member of Operating Engineers Local 407. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church, serving as an usher and in the Young at Heart club, Altar Society and Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Rena Langley Manuel; two sons, Leo Berchman and John Verton Manuel; one daughter, Betty Romero, all of Lake Charles; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and four great-greatgrandchildren. MANUEL, Delia Veronie LCAP 4\28\1997 Funeral services for Delia Veronie Manuel, 87, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 28, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Manuel died at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Basile she had lived in Lake Charles for 45 years. Survivors are one son, Manson Albert Manuel of Lake Charles; one daughter, Delcey Jane Matthews of Dallas, Texas; one brother, Alcin Veronie of Basile; four sisters, Alicia Young of Basile, Ilene Colligan of Jennings, Alice Johnson of Fort Worth, Texas, and Lucy Bergeron of Sulphur; 13 grandchildren and 23 greatgrandchildren. MANUEL, Marvin LCAP 12/3/1997 Funeral arrangements for Marvin Manuel, 90, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in an Alexandria hospital. MANUEL, Marvin LCAP 12/4/1997 Funeral services for Marvin Manuel, 90, of Pineville will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Robert Daniels and Steve Maltempi will officiate. Burial will be in China Cemetery in Elton. Visitation is from 3-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday. Mr. Manuel died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1997, in an Alexandria hospital. A longtime resident of Elton, he lived in Lake Charles 22 years prior to moving to Pineville two years ago. He worked as a farmer for 65 years in Elton. He was deacon at the First Baptist Church of Elton and a deacon at South Lake Charles Baptist Church for many years. Survivors include two sons, Sanford Manuel and Alvin J. Manuel of Florien; three daughters, Effie Benoit of Pineville, Lusrita "Mary" Maltempi of Ball, and Calvelene "Cathy" Williams of Dallas; one brother, Hiram Manuel of Lake Charles; 18 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. MANUEL, Ola F. LCAP 5\20\1997 Eunice - Funeral services for Ola Fontenot Manuel, 87, will be at 11:30 a.m. today, May 20, from St. Anthony Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery under direction of Quirk and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Manuel died at 9 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 1997, in the Eunice hospital. MANUEL, Suley Mrs. LCAP 6/16/1997 Oberlin  Funeral services for Mrs. Suley (Neva) Manuel, 78, will be at 3 pm,. today, June 16, from St Joan of Are Catholic Church. .The Rev. Joe MeGrath will offilciate. Interment will be in the cemetery mausoleum under direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Manuel died Sunday, June 15y 1997, in the Oakdale hospital. She was a native of the Oberlin area. Survivors are her husband; one son, Benny Davis of Tyler, Texas; two stepdaughters, Colleen Coburn and Rita Feucht, both of Denham Springs; seven grandchildren; nine greatgrandehildren and six stepgrandchildren. MANUEL, Burgis LCAP 11/20/1997 Oberlin -- Funeral arrangements for Burgis Manuel, 54, will be announced by Ardoin's Funeral Home. He died at 1:30 p.m.Wednesday in the Mamou hospital. MANUEL, Lee P., Sr. LCAP 11/8/1997 Jennings - Funeral services for Lee Paul Manuel Sr.,84, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov.8, in First Church of Christ. Burial will be in Greenwood Centery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Manuel died at 3:10 p.m. Thursday, Nov.6, 1997, in a Jennings care center. MANUEL, Lee Paul Sr. LCAP 11/7/1997 Jennings -- Funeral arrangements for Lee Paul Manuel Sr., 84, will be an-nounced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 3:10 p.m. Wednesday in Jennings. MANUEL, Marvin LCAP 12/5/1997 Funeral services for Marvin Manuel, 90, of Pineville will be at 2 p.m.today, Dec. 5, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Robert Daniels and Steve Maltempi will officiate. Burial will be in China Cemetery in Elton. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Manuel died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1997, in an Alexandria hospital. A longtime resident of Elton, he lived in Lake Charles 22 years prior to moving to Pineville two years ago. He worked as a farmer for 65 years in Elton. He was Deacon at the First Baptist Church of Elton and also Deacon at South Lake Charles Baptist Church many years. He was an avid gardener. Survivors include two sons, Sanford Manuel of Lake Charles and Alvin J. Manuel of Florien; three daughters, Effie Benoit of Pineville, Lusrita "Mary" Maltempi of Ball, and Calvelene "Cathy" Williams of Dallas; one brother, Hiram Manuel of Lake Charles; 18 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. MARCANTEL Jackie A. LCAP 3/5/1997 Funeral arrangements for Jackie Ann Marcantel, 38, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died in Amsterdam, Holland. MARCANTEL, Hampton LCAP 2/8/1997 Eunice - Funeral services for Hampton Marcantel, 86, of Jennings, will be at 1 p.m. today, Feb. 8, from St. Anthony Catholic Church. Interment will be in St. Ann's Mausoleum in Mamou under the direction of Quirk and Son Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 7 am today. A rosary was said Friday evening. Mr. Marcantel died Friday Feb. 7, 1997, in the Jennings hospital. He was a native of Mamou. Survivors are two sons, Carroll G. Marcantel of Moss Bluff and Dwight Marcantel of Lake Charles; three daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Judith) Vallow of Jennings, Mrs. Benny (Yvonne) Broussard of Holmwood, and Christine DeLayne Marcantel of Jennings; two brothers, Harry Lee Mercantel of Friendswood, Texas, and Jerry Marcantel of Mamou; three sisters, Mrs. Nellie Clegg of San Antonio Texas, Mrs. Vertie Katrusky of LaMarque, Texas and Mrs. Weston (Geraldine) Fontenot of Eunice; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. MARCANTEL, Jackie Ann LCAP 3\13\1997 Funeral services for Jackie Ann Marcantel, 38, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 15, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6-10 p.m. Friday with a rosary at 8:30 p.m. and from 8-9:45 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. She was studying in Amsterdam and had been missing since late December. Her body was found March 1, 1997. A native of Lake Charles and a graduate of St. Louis High School in 1976, she received a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1980. She taught and was athletic director at Our Lady of Fatima School and lived in Lafayette a number of years. In 1990 she received a degree in Exercise Physiology from Louisiana State University and worked at Lafayette General Hospital. In 1995 she entered Hogeschool for Physical Therapy in Amsterdam from which she will be awarded her Physical Therapy Degree summa cum laude posthumously. Survivors are her mother and stepfather, Mrs. Lola (Frieu) Carpenter and Capt. George D. Carpenter of Lake Charles, her father, Silton Marcantel of Sulphur; one sister, Crystal vonRosenberg of Lake Charles her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Orena Frieu of Lake Charles; and her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Agnes Marcantel of Westlake. MARCANTEL, Alvin E. Mrs. LCAP 8/18/1997 DeQuincy - Funeral services for Mrs. Alvin E. (Pauline V.) Marcantel, 52, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Nugent will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Marcantel died at 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16,1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. A lifelong resident of DeQuincy, she was a member of Hargrove Baptist Church. Survivors are her husband; three sons, Kenneth and James Marcantel, both of DeQuincy, and Scott Marcantel of Suttons Bay, Mich.; two brothers, Elton Welch of DeQuincy and Lloyd Welch of Little Cypress, Texas; three sisters, Mildred Marcantel and Bronnis Mitchell, both of DeQuincy, and LeVergne McDonald of West Orange, Texas; her mother, Gertie Welch of DeQuincy; and eigfht grandchildren. MARCANTEL, Elver LCAP 7/16/1997 Funeral services for Elver "Al" Marcantel, 77, will be at 10:30 a.m. today, July 16, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim Goodly will officiate. Burial will be in Green_ Oak Cemetery in Kinder. Visitation will be from 8 a.M. A rosary was said Tuesday. p.m. Monday, July 14,1997, in a local hospital. A native of Oberlin, he was a longtime resident of Lake Charles and an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus at St. Henry's, and VFW Post 8107 of Sulphur. Survivors include his wife, Loza "Happy" Marcantel; one son, Sadie "Bud" Marcantel of Moss Bluff, one daughter, Edith Post of Stockton Calif. two stepson, Donald R. Fontenot of Moss Bluff and Herbert J. Fontenot of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. MARCANTEL, Elver E. LCAP 7/15/1997 Funeral arrangements for Elver E. Marcantel, 77, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local care center. MARCANTEL, Emma LCAP. LCAP 7/7/1997 Mamou Funeral services for Emma L. Marcantel, 93, will be at 10 a.m. today, July 7, from St. Ann Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. today. A rosary was said Sunday. Mrs. Marcantel died Saturday, July 5, 1997, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of St. Landry Parish, she had lived in Mamou most of her life. She was a retired school teacher and was a member of the Louisiana Teacher's Assoc. She attended St. Ann Catholic Church and was a member of the Catholic Daughters. Survivors include one son, John G. Marcantel of Lake Charles; one daughter, Eulalie M. Veillon of Duson; six grand children; and four greatgrandchildren. MARCANTEL, Emma LCAP. LCAP 7/7/1997 Mamou Funeral services for Emma L. Marcantel, 93, will be at 10 a.m. today, July 7, from St. Ann Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery under direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. today. A rosary was said Sunday. Mrs. Marcantel died Saturday, July 5, 1997, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of St. Landry Parish, she had lived in Mamou most of her life. She was a retired school teacher and was a member of the Louisiana Teacher's Assoc. She attended St. Ann Catholic Church and was a member of the Catholic Daughters. Survivors include one son, John G. Marcantel of Lake Charles; one daughter, Eulalie M. Veillon of Duson; six grand children; and four greatgrandchildren. MARCANTEL, Hillary Mrs. LCAP 6/22/1997 Elton  Funeral services for Mrs. Hillary "Pete" (Barbara Bertrand) M4rcantel, 55, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 23, from St. Paul's Catholic Church. The Rev. Marshall Boulet will ooficiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery near Elton today, June 22, under the direction of Miguez FuneralHome. . Visitation is from 310 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., in Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel in Elton, and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Marcantel died at 3:02 a.m. Saturday, June 21, 1997, in the Jennings hospital. Anative of Basile and a graduate of Basile High School, she had been a resident of elton for 22 years and was amember of St. Pauls Catholic Church.Survivors include her husband; one son Anthony "Tony" Goutreaux of Welsh; two daughters; Nikki Marcantel of Elton and Tina LaFleaur of Vidor , Tx, one sister, Dorthy Holcomb of Basile; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. MARCANTEL, Lucille LCAP 11/11/1997 Sulphur--Funeral services for Lucille Marcantel, 76, will be at noon Wednesday, Nov. 12, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim Guthrie will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Westlake. Visitation is from 2:30-10 p.m. today. Mrs. Marcantel died Sunday, Nov. 9, 1997, in Sulphur. A native of DeQuincy, she lived in New Orleans for 37 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Westlake. Survivors include two sons, Charlie Marcantel Jr. of Des Plaines, Ill. and Robert Marcantel of Austin, Texas; one daughter, Linda Marcantel Webster of Westlake; one brother, Jimmy Dunham of Denham Springs; three sisters, Velma Durham and Bernice Ellis, both of Westlake and Lessie Waldron of Baton Rouge; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. MARCANTEL, Orlean LCAP 12/19/1997 Funeral services for Orlean Marcantel, 82, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, in Johnson Funeral Home. Msgr. Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 1-10 p.m. today, with a 6 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Marcantel died at 2:20 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Soileau, he lived in Lake Charles for over 50 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of VFW Post 2130, serving as post commander for three years and captain of the honor guard for more than 20 years. He was also voted All-State and All-American Post Commander during his leadership. He was also a member of DAV. Survivors include his wife, Hazel C. Marcantel; one son, John A. Marcantel of Lake Charles; one daughter, Adien Bittner of Moss Bluff; two brothers, Joe Marcantel of Crowley and Edward Marcantel of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. MARCANTEL, Wilbert LCAP 4\29\1997 Kinder  Funeral servic for Wilbert "Bee" Marcantel, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesda April 30, in Ardoin's Funerl Home. The Rev. T.L. Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oaks Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a. today. Mr. Marcantel died Monday April 28, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of the Kinder area, was a retired truck driver a was a veteran of World War II. Survivors are one son, Nolan Marcantel of Alexandria; one daughter, Brenda Smith of China Texas; two sisters, Helen Fontenot and Edith Derouen, both of Lake Charles; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. MARCANTEL, Bernard N., Mrs. LCAP 11/12/1997 Jennings -- Funeral services for Mrs. Bernard N. (Martha Tabb deGravelles) Marcantel, 73, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 12, from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. The Rev. Vincent A. Sedita will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Tuesday evening. Mrs. Marcantel died at 7:50 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, 1997, in her home. A native of Patterson, she had lived in Morgan City and New Iberia and had been a resident of Jennings for 47 years. She graduated from Southwest Louisiana Institute (USL) in 1945 where she was a national debater and orator and where she later taught. At one time, she was a radio announcer in Mississippi and a pilot. Graduating from USL with library certification, she founded Our Lady Help of Christians Elementary School Library, where she was librarian for 28 years. She also taught in the school. At OLI she was a 4-H coach and leader for 10 years and was OLI basketball statistician. A member of the OLHC Adult Choir and book reviewer for local clubs, she was a member of the Jeff Davis Parish Library Board, of which she was president. She established the first video classroom in the parish. Active in the Community Concert series and instrumental in selecting visiting artists, she was a member of the Alumni Association of USL and the Jeff Davis Arts Council. In 1986 she was decorated as a Companion of Honor by the Very Reverend Bishop Jude Speyrer. Survivors include her husband; three sons, David Emile Marcantel and Greg Marcantel, both of Jennings, and Peter Marcantel of Galveston, Texas; one daughter, Nancy Tabb Marmcantel of Lafayette; two brothers, Norbert deGravelles of Thibodaux and Charles C. deGravelles Jr. of Lafayette; one foster brother, Roussel deGravelles of California; and eight grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Our Lady Immaculate Elementary School Library in Jennings, the family said. MARCANTEL, Ernest J. LCAP 1/14/1997 DeQuincy- Funeral services for Ernest J. "Ern" Marcantel, 72, will be at 2 pm.m Wednesday, Jan. 15, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Eddie Clement will officiate. Burial will be in Rigmaiden Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. - noon Wednesday in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. in the chuch. Mr. Marcantel died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, 1997, in Sulphur. A native of DeQuincy and a member of DeQuincy High's Class of 1942, he was a Marine veteran, having served in the Pacific area from 1943 - 45. He was a former Missouri Pacific Railroad Employee and a paintt and body man. A member of First Baptist Church for more than 50 years, he was a deacon, Sunday school teacher, Discipleship Training leader, a former church clerk and a member of various committees, a member of Masonic Lodge 279 F and M, VFW Gilland Post #3231 and the Americam Legion. Survivors are his wife, Joyce Bottom Marcantel; three brothers, Alvin D. and Orvil B. Marcantel, both of Vidor, Texas, and Lynn Marcantel Sr. of DeQuincy. Memorials may be made to DeQuincy First Baptist Church, the family said. MARCANTEL, Lucille LCAP 11/10/1997 Sulphur -- Funeral arrangements for Lucille Marcantel, 76, will be announced by Hixson Memorial Funeral Home. She died Sunday in the Sulphur hospital. MARCEAUX, Ronald LCAP 8/15/1997 Jennings- Funeral arrangements for Ronald Marceaux, 58, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 4:07 p.m. Thursday in the Jennings hospital. MARCEAUX, Ronald LCAP 8/17/1997 Jennings - Funeral services for Ronald "Ta Tee" Marceaux, 58, were at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Oris Broussard officiated. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. A rosary was said Friday. Mr. Marceaux died at 4:07 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, 1997, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Jennings, he was a Navy veteran and a laborer. Survivors are three brothers, Carley, Donald "Moose" and Lane Marceaux, all of Jennings; three sisters, Juanita LaPoint of Jennings, Jean Rogers of Ragley, and Mrs. Wayne (Linda) Young of Evangeline. MARICLE, Jackie, Mrs. LCAP 12/23/1997 Cravens -- Funeral services for Mrs. Jackie Maricle, 72, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, in Gravel Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mrs. Maricle died at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 1997, in her residence. MARICLE, Garner LCAP 1/13/1997 Oakdale - Funeral arrangements for Garner Maricle, 58, of Pitkin, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. He died at 10:44pm Saturday in a Hineston care center. MARICLE, Garner LCAP 1/15/1997 Pitkin--Funeral services for Garner Maricle Sr., 58, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 15, in Occupy No. 1 Baptist Church. Burial will be in Occupy No. 1 Cemetery under direction of Rush Funeral Home. Mr. Maricle died at 10:44 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 1997, in a Hineston care center. MARICLE, Garner, Sr. LCAP 1/14/197 Pitkin - Funeral services for Garner Maricle, Sr. will be at noon Wednesday, Jan. 15, in Occupy No 1 Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale.. Mr. Maricle died at 10:44 p.m. Saturday, Jan.11, 1997, in a Hineston nursing home. MARICLE, Jackie, Mrs. LCAP 12/24/1997 Cravens -- Funeral services for Mrs. Jackie Maricle, 72, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, in Gravel Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mrs. Maricle died at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 1997, in her residence. MARIER, Paul LCAP 7/1/1997 Mittie  Funeral services for Paul "Bimbo" Marler, 43, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, in Mittie United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Simmons Cemetery under direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Marler died at 4:30 pm. Sunday, June 29, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. MARKS, Fulton Sr. LCAP 7/11/1997 Kinder Funeral services for Fulton Marks Sr., 84, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 12, in Greater First Baptist Church. The Rev. Matthew Kelson will officiate. Burial will be in Kinder Cemetery under direction of Fondel. Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Marks died at 11:50 a.m. Sunday, July 6, 1997, in his residence. A native of Opelousas, he lived in Kinder for most of his life. He was a member of the Greater First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He, was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Survivors include one son, Curtis Marks of Los Angeles; one daughter, Geraldine Marks of Kinder; nine grandchildren; and 16 greatgrandchildren. MARKS, Fulton Sr. LCAP 7/11/1997 Kinder Funeral services for Fulton Marks Sr., 84, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 12, in Greater First Baptist Church. The Rev. Matthew Kelson will officiate. Burial will be in Kinder Cemetery under direction of Fondel. Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Mr. Marks died at 11:50 a.m. Sunday, July 6, 1997, in his residence. A native of Opelousas, he lived in Kinder for most of his life. He was a member of the Greater First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He, was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Survivors include one son, Curtis Marks of Los Angeles; one daughter, Geraldine Marks of Kinder; nine grandchildren; and 16 greatgrandchildren. MARKS, Fulton Sr. LCAP 7/7/1997 Funeral arrangements for Fulton Marks Sr., 84, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 11:50 a.m. Sunday in his residence. MARKS, Fulton Sr. LCAP 7/7/1997 Funeral arrangements for Fulton Marks Sr., 84, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 11:50 a.m. Sunday in his residence. MARLER, Paul LCAP 6/30/1997 Oakdale - Funeral arrangements for Paul Marler will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. He died at 4:30 p.n Sunday in a local hospital. MARONGE, Ona LCAP 7/6/1997 SULPHUR  Funera arrangements for Ona Lee Maria Maronge, 59, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She ddied Friday in Moss Bluff. MARONGE, Ona Lee M. LCAP 7/7/1997 Sulphur Funeral services for Ona Lee Marie Maronge, 59, will be at 10 a.m. today, July 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Mrs. Maronge died Friday, July 4, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. MARONGE, Ona Lee M. LCAP 7/7/1997 Sulphur Funeral services for Ona Lee Marie Maronge, 59, will be at 10 a.m. today, July 7, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Mrs. Maronge died Friday, July 4, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. MARSHALL, Alida, Mrs. LCAP 1/17/1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Alida L. Marshall, 95, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan.18, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-20 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Marshall died at 11:35 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, 1997, in a local hopsital. A native and longtime resident of Cameron, she had lived in Lake Charles since 1989. She managed the Gulf Motel in Cameron from 1957-70. Survivors are one son, Rufus Marshall of Lake Charles; one sister, Allie Cooling of Lake Charles; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. MARTI, Bernard LCAP 2/12/1997 WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Bernard Marti, 19, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Michael Howard will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Marti died Monday, Feb. 10, 1997, in New Orleans. A native of Lake Charles, he had lived in Westlake for most of his life. He had attended school at Jake Drost School in Sulphur, was a member of Boy Scout Troop 32 and a member of Westlake Church of the Nazarene. Survivors are five brothers, Gary Neal, Eugene, Charles Ray, Bobby and Jeffery Lynn Marti, all of Westlake; one sister, Jennifer Marti of Westlake; and his parents Buster and Mary Marti of Westlake. MARTI, Bernard LCAP 2/11/1997 Westlake - Funeral arrangements for Bernard Marti, 19, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Monday in a New Orleans hospital. MARTIN, Alvie Mrs. LCAP 7/27/1997 Turkey Creek - Funeral services for Mrs. Alvie "Jack" .(Carrie) Martin, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 28, in Trinity Baptist Church. Burial will be in Vandenburg Cemetery in Bayou Chicot under direction.of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Martin died at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 1997, in the Mamou hospital. MARTIN, Arthur G. LCAP 1/29/1997 Funeral arrangements for Arthur George Martin, 69, of Westlake will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. MARTIN, Arthur G. Jr. LCAP 1/31/1997 Westlake - Funeral services for Arthur G. Martin Jr.' 69, will be at 7 p.m. today, Jan. 31, in Good Hope Baptist Church. The Revs. Madison Clark Jr. and Harry Brooks will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday with burial in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Martin died Tuesday, Jan. 28,1997, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Westlake, he was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church, the Deacon Board and Finance Committee. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Lillie Martin; one son, Charles H. Martin of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Mrs. Shirley Lere of Fayetteville, Ark.; and one grandchild. MARTIN, Laurence Mrs. LCAP 5\25\1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Laurence Martin, 100, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May 26, from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The Rev. Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Monday, in the funeral home. Mrs. Martin died Saturday, May 24,.1997, in a Lake Charles care center. A native of Lafayette, she had lived in Lake Charles for many years.. She was a. member of Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception church parish. Survivors include one son, Fred Martin of Lake Charles; four daughters, Mrs. Patrick E. (Betty) Broussard of Lake Charles, Faye M. Ross of Newport News, Va., Mrs. J.G. (Elsie) Theriot of Sulphur and Rita M. Begnaud of Lafayette; one sister, Cora Bienvenue of Lafayette; 17 grandchildren; 2 . 22 great-grandchildren and 22 great-great-grandchildren. MARTIN, Mrs. Jo LCAP 2/15/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Jo Martin, 62, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, in Sale Street Baptist Church. The Rev. Eddie Simmons will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m.-noon Sunday in the funeral home; and from 1 p.m. Sunday in the church. Mrs. Martin died Friday, Feb. 14, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Converse, she lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a member of Sale Street Baptist Church. Survivors are one son, Danny Martin of Mobile, Ala.; two daughters, Mary James and Debbie Broeder, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Clifton Walker of Leesville and Grady Farris Jr. of Westlake; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grand MARTIN, George 0. LCAP 9/01/1997 DeQuincy - Funeral services for George 0. Martin, 83, will be at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 1, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. Eddie Clement will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery under direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.mA p.m. in the funeral home and from 2 p.m. in the church. Mr. Martin died at 2-:50 'a.m- . Sunday, Aug. 31, 1997, in the DeQuincy hospital. A native of Martinville, Miss., he came to DeQuincy in 1952. A master watchmaker he operated Martin Jewelers until 1977. He constructed a mechanical watchmaker to use in anti-drug programs in schools and in 1994 was cited by the Chamber of Commerce for this and other contributions to the community with the Civic Service Award. He served on the Railroad Museum board of directors and was former president of the American Association of Retired Persons. He was a deacon and trustee at First Baptist Church for more than 35 years, serving as church treasurer for about 30 years and as Sunday School superintendent. He was active in Masonic organizations and in the Chamber of Commerce. He was chairman of the committee for DeQuincy's first Christmas parade and a member of the Rotary Club. He was past president of the North Calcasieu Boy Scout Council. Survivors include one son, James 0. Martin, and one daughter, Martha Ann Chitty, both of DeQuincy; two sisters, Alene Anderson of Wisner and Christine Clanton of Fort Necessity; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. MARTIN, Joseph L. LCAP 5\31\1997 Funeral arrangments for Joseph Lynn Martin, 22, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died Thursday in a Lafayette hospital. MARTIN, Josephine M. LCAP 1/16/1997 LeesvilleÄFuneral services for Josephine M. Martin, 76, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 16, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Leesville Cemetery. She died Tuesday, Jan. 14,1997, in her residence. MARTIN, Stephen Lee LCAP 3\15\1997 Starks_Funeral service for Stephen Lee Martin 32 of Hemphill, Texas, Will be at 2 p.m Sunday, March 16, in First Baptist Church. Burials will be in Smith Cemetery in Fields under the direction of Dorman Funera Home in Orange, Texas. Visitation is from 1-10 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Martin died Friday March 14, 1997, in Joaquin, Texas. A native of Beaumont, Texas and a former resident of Orange he was a construction worker. Survivors are two sons Jonathon Martin of Nederland Texas, and Robert Miller Martin of Huntington, Texas; three sisters, Marilyn McKinley of Sour Lake, Texas, Rhonda Janacek of Baytown, Texas, and Cynthia Goodwin of Goodwin, Texas; one step-brother, Steven Wright of Vinton; one step-sister, Lisa Doucet of Orange; his parents Edward and Cheryl Martin of Vinton and Jacqueline and Lyden Fones of Hemphill; his grandparents, Mabel Plillips of Starks and Ethel Martin of Vinton. MARTIN, William C. LCAP 5\31\1997 Leesville Funeral services for William C. "Bill" Martin, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 1, in BeauregardVernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Leesville Cemetery. Mr. Martin died Thursday, May 29, 1997, in an Alexandria hospital. MARTIN, Zelma D. LCAP 3\15\1997 Anacoco- Funeral services for Mrs. Zelma Dean Martin, 66, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 16, in Crystal Springs Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Mitchell Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Martin died Thursday, March 13. 1997. in an Alexandria hospital. MARTIN, Bernadine LCAP 1/3/1997 Kinder - Funeral services for Bernadine Martin, 43, will be at 11 am, Saturday, Jan.4, in Greater First Baptist Church. Burail will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Elton under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday, Dec.31, 1996, in a Lake Charles hospital. MARTIN, Bruce R. LCAP 1/8/1997 Anacoco - Funeral services for Bruce Randall Martin, 38, of Napoleonville were at 2pm Monday, Jan. 6, in Crystal Springs Baptist Church. Burial was in Mitchell Cemtery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home in Leesville. Mr. Martin died Saturday, Jan. 4, 1997, in a Napoleonville care center. MARTIN, Emma Lee LCAP 12/9/1997 Lake Arthur -- Funeral services for Emma Lee P. "Mel" Martin, 80, of Hampton, Ark., will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 9, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. The Rev. Martin Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in Shell Beach Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Monday. Mrs. Martin died at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 1997, in her residence. A former resident of Lake Arthur, she was a homemaker. Survivors include one son, Allen Roy Perkins of Lake Arthur; one daughter, Judy Gorman of Hampton; one brother, Allex Peloquin of California; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. MARTIN, Emma Lee P. ,Mrs. LCAP 12/8/1997 Lake Arthur -- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Emma Lee Peloquin Martin, 80, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She died at 8:30 a.m. Sunday in Hampton, Ark. MARTIN, Floyd D. LCAP 2/11/1997 Pine Prairie - Funeral services for Floyd David Martin, 62, of Evangeline Parish will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, in Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church" cemetery under direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Martin died Monday, Feb.10, 1997, in his residence. MARTIN, Joseph Lynn LCAP 6\6\1997 Jennings - Funeral services for Joseph Lynn Boobie" Martin, 22, will be at 7:30 p.m. today, June 6, in St Paul Missionary Baptist Churdh. Burial will be in Memorial Garden Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Funeral Home. Mr. Martin. died at 8:40 am. Thursday, May 29, 1997, in a, Lafayette hospital. MARTINEZ, George W. LCAP 6/25/1997 Zwolle - Funeral serv for the Rev. George W. Mart* 77, will be at 5 p.m. Thurs June 26, from St. Joseph C Church in Zwolle. The Rev. David Richter officiate. Burial will be in Joseph Catholic Cemet under direction of Mulhe Funeral Home/Sterling Roa Monroe. Visitation will be from 5 today, with a vigil wake servi p.m. in Our Lady of Fat Catholic Church in Monro rosary will be said immedi following the wake service. An earlier funeral service be held at 10:30 a.m. Thurs from St. Matthew Cath Church in Monroe. The M Rev. William B. Friend priests from the diocese., Shreveport and Alexandria officiate. Rev. Martinez died Monc June 23,1997, in Monroe. A native of Zwolle, he educated at the convent sct, of the Sisters of Div Providence and graduated ft Zwolle, High School before en ing the seminary. He atten St. Joseph Minor Seminar3 St. Benedict near Covington completed his theological s ies -at Notre Dame Ma Seminary in New Orleans.. was ordained to.the priesth in 1946. He served in parishe Marksville, Echo and in twic( Monroe, the latter as the organizer and pastor of the newly created parish of Our Lady Fatima, where he oversaw building of the church, sch rectory and convent and tt served as pastor of St. Matth Catholic Church. He served chaplain for several organi tions, including Catho Daughters of the Americ Knights of Columbus Coun 1337 and St. Joseph Nursi Home. Survivors include one sist Teresa M. Martinez of Creo two brothers, Joseph Martinez Baton Rouge and Steve Marth Of St. Louis, Mo. Memorials may be made the the Monsignor George Martinez Memorial Renovati and RestorAtioiPPdnd Matthew Catholic Church, 1 Jackson St., Monroe, La. 712 the Monsignor George Martinez Scholarship Fund of Frederick High School, 33 Westminster Ave, Monore, 1 71201; or to the charity of on choice, the family said. MARTONE, David Todd LCAP 9/9/1997 Funeral services for David Todd Martone, 46, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Thomas Pass will officiate. Burial will be Lacassine Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Martone died Sunday, Sept. 7, 1997, in his residence. A native of New Orleans, he lived most of his life in Iowa. He was the foreman of Bon Air Hay Farm, and worked for Bubba Oustalet in Jennings. Survivors include his wife, Geralyn Martone; two sons, Lee Todd Martone of Pecan Island and Mathew Heflin of Iowa; four daughters, Loren Morgan of Arlington, Texas, Lori Martone Gregg and Pauline Martone, both of Lake Charles, and Kelly Helfin McNabb of Sulphur; his mother, Undine Todd Martone; and six grandchildren. MARX, Elaine LCAP 4\28\1997 Funeral arrangements for Elaine Marx, 82, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in Springfield, Mo. MARX, Elaine D. LCAP 4\29\1997 Funeral services for Elaine D. Marx, 82, Of Mountain Home, Ark., will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Maurice Martineau and Sam Bailey will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is from 37 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Marx died at 5:23 a.m. Sunday, April 27, 1997, in a Springfield, Mo., hospital. A native of New Orleans, she had lived in Lake Charles for 20 years, moving to Mountain Home one year ago. Survivors are four sons, Donald Marx of Crystal Beach, Texas, Dr. David Marx of Norman, Okla., Dr. Richard Marx of Lacombe and Douglas Marx of Mountain Home; four daughters, Marie Farber and Lynette Hayes, both of Lake Charles, Joan Crider of Mountain Home and Vivian Kelty of Slidell; 23 grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. MASON, Beatrice N. LCAP 5\9\1997 JunctionFuneral services for Beatrice N. Miss Pat Mason, 85, of Merryville will b at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10, in Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church. Burial will be in Merryville Cemetery in Merryville under direction of BeauregardVernon Funeral Home. Mrs. Mason died at 7:05 am Thursday, May 8, 1997, in he residence. MATASSA, Mabel B. LCAP 4\22\1997 Funeral services for Mabel B Matassa, 72, will be at 3:30 p.n Wednesday, April 23, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon Jack Reynolds will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is from 2-10 p.n today, with a 7 p.m. rosary; an from 7 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Matassa died at 4:19 p.m. Sunday, April 20, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Abbeville, she he lived in Lake Charles for 55 years and was a waitress at Papania restaurant. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church and the Auxiliary of W.B. Williamson Post No. 1, American Legion. Survivors are two daughters Tina Peloquin of Lake Charles and Tammy Leviner of Moss Bluff, one stepdaughter, Gingei Matassa of Redding, Calif.; two brothers, Robert Broussard and . Irving S. "Bulue" Broussard, both of Abbeville; one sister, Ruby Sonnier of Abbeville; three grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. MATTE, Harley LCAP 8/4/1997 Big Lake - Funeral services for Harley Matte, 71, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, from St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church.The Revs. James Gaddy, Bill Miller and Maurice Martineau will officiate. Burial will be in Big Lake Cemetery under drection of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today in the funeral home, with a 6 p.m. rosary, and from 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Mr. Matte died at 4:05 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Church Point, he lived most of his life in the Big Lake community. He retired as an operator from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. after 44 years service. He was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, working for many years to maintain and beautify the church and serving as a trustee of the church council and a lay minister of communion. He was a board member of Knights of Columbus Council 11407 and was Knights of Columbus Church Director. He was a member of St. Joseph Society andthe Big Lake Cemetery Board of directors. Survivors in include his wife, Audrey Nunez Matte; two daughters, Joan Matte Richard of Big Lake and Inga Matte Jones of Lake Charles; one sister, Ina Thomas of Big Lake; and four grandchildren. ODOM, Fred LCAP 8/4/1997 Oakdale - Funeral arrangements for Fred Odom, 72, will be announced by Rush Funeral Home. He died Sunday in a Oakdale care center. SONNIER, Robert J. LCAP 8/4/1997 Oberlin -Funeral services for Robert J. "Bum' Sonnier, 72, will be at 10.am Tuesday, Aug. 5, from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. The Rev. Jude Brunnert will officiate. Burial will be in Oberlin Cemetery under direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-10 am. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary; and.from, 8 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Mr. Sonnier died at 9:35 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, 1997, in the Mamou hospital. A native of Kinder, he had lived in Kinder for 41 years. He Was a decorated Marine Corps veteran of World War II, a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and a member of IBEW Local 861. Survivors include his wife, Elsie G. Sonnier of Carencro; two daughters, Anita Thompson of Prattville Ala. and Lana Sonnier of Atlanta, Ga.; one brother, S. Louis Sonnier of Kinder; one sister, Flora Mae Bushnell of Indian Village; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to National Kidney Foundation, P.O. Box 13821, New Orleans, LA 70186-3821; or the Lake Charles chapter of the American Red Cross, the family said. ROGERS, Milford LCAP 8/4/1997 Creole- Funeral services Milford "Sing" Rogers, 88, will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Revs. Al Volpe and Joe McGrath will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home.Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. A rosary was said Sunday. Mr. Rogers died Saturday, Aug. 2,1997, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Cameron, he formerly owned and operated Rogers Grocery Store and was a former shrimper, farmer and trapper. He was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Cameron and was a 4th Degree member of Knights Of Columbus. Survivors are one daughter,, Mrs. Carl (Ruth) Faulk of Cameron; one granddaughter; four great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. WINZOR, Virginia D. LCAP 8/4/1997 Funeral services for Virginia Dronett Winzor, 74, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local care center. YOCUM, Shirley Ann LCAP 8/4/1997 DeRidder - Funeral arrangements for Shirley Ann Yocum, 70, of Rosepine will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 4:45 p.m Sunday in the DeRidder hospital MATTE, Joseph H. LCAP 8/3/1997 Funeral arrangements for Joseph H. Matte,'71, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital. MATTHEWS, Mrs. Thelma LCAP 2/20/1997 WELSH - Funeral services for Mrs. Thelma Thomas Matthews, 86, will be at 11 am today, Feb. 20, from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Donatus Anosike will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Cemetery under direction of Raphael and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mrs. Matthews died at 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, 1997, in the Welsh hospital. A native of Chatagnier, she lived in Welsh for 46 years. Survivors are four sons, Rodney Matthews of Houston, Dennis Matthews of Welsh, Lyness Guy Matthews of Lake Charles, and Artelus Charles Matthews of Sulphur; three daughters, Stella M. Freddie of Lake Charles, Nelda M. Prudhomme of Welsh and Lemelda. M. Carrier of Lawrence, Kan.; 37 grandchildren; 39 greatgrandchildren; and two greatgreat-grandchildren. MATTHEWS, Bobby G. LCAP 12/12/1997 Lake Arthur -- Funeral arrangements for Bobby Gene Matthews, 53, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died at 6:53 p.m. Wednesday in a Plaquemine Parish care center. MATTHEWS, Thelma LCAP 2/17/1998 WELSH - Funeral arrangements for Thelma Matthews, 86, will be announced by H.G. Raphael and Son Funeral Home. She died 9 a.m. Sunday in a Welsh hospital. MATTHEWS, Bobby G. LCAP 12/13/1997 Lake Arthur -- Funeral services for Bobby Gene Matthews, 53, of Buras will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 13, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Matthews died at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 1997, in Buras. MATTHEWS, Frank LCAP 11/25/1997 Funeral services for Frank Matthews, 55, of Vinton, will be at 2 p.m.today, Nov. 25, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mr. Matthews died at 10:50 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Vinton, he lived in Westwego for many years, moving back to Vinton 14 years ago. He was a retired truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Perez; three sons, Frankie J., Donald J., and Ronald J. Matthews; three daughters, Tina M. Marks and Nancy Marie Matthews, all of Westwego, and Sharon M. Crulee of Marrero; five brothers, Adam Matthews of Waggaman, Joseph, Henry, and Gus Matthews, all of Marrero, and Pete Deshotels of Vinton; two sisters, Beatrice Perez of Napoleonville and Betty Perez of Marrero; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grand- children. MATTHEWS, John Jr. LCAP 11/10/1997 Funeral services for John Matthews Jr., 54, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday,Nov. 11, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Raymond Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today. Mr. Matthews died Thursday, Nov. 6, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Kinder, he later moved to Lake Charles. He was a Viet Nam veteran. Survivors include two brothers, Ricky and Hubert Matthews, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Susan Matthews of Taledega, Ala. and Barbara Jean Matthews of Omaha, Neb.; and his father, John Matthews of Lake Charles. MATTHEWS, John Jr. LCAP 11/10/1997 Funeral services for John Matthews Jr., 54, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday,Nov. 11, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Raymond Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today. Mr. Matthews died Thursday, Nov. 6, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Kinder, he later moved to Lake Charles. He was a Viet Nam veteran. Survivors include two brothers, Ricky and Hubert Matthews, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Susan Matthews of Taledega, Ala. and Barbara Jean Matthews of Omaha, Neb.; and his father, John Matthews of Lake Charles. MATTHEWS, John, Jr. LCAP 11/8/1997 Funeral arrangements for John Matthews, Jr., 54, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a local hospital. MATTOX, Jerry LCAP 11/29/1997 Anacoco -- Funeral services for Jerry L. Mattox, 52, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 29, in Crystal Springs Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Mattox died Thursday, Nov. 27, 1997, in his Anacoco residence. MAY, James Earl LCAP 12/12/1997 MAY, Sanndy LCAP 12/12/1997 Kinder -- Funeral services for James Earl ''Pop'' May, 69, and Sanndy May, 62, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, in the Greater First Baptist Church. The Revs. Matthew Kelso and Thomas Herd Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in the Kinder Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder. A wake will be held at 5 p.m. Friday at the church. James Earl May died at 8:10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 1997, in his residence. Sanndy May died at 12:07 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 1997, in a Mamou hospital. Both men were lifelong residents of Kinder. James Earl May is survived by his wife, Mrs. Helen Griffin May of Kinder; six daughters, Leona May, Gloria Tillis and Margaret Victorian, all of Kinder, Patricia Guillory of Elton, and Velma Guillory and Cora Arceneaux, both of Crosby, Texas; five sons, Marshall and John Henry May, both of Kinder, Jesse James and Wilfred May, both of Crosby, and Robert Earl May of Anahuac, Texas; two sisters, Rosanna Pitkins of Houston and Rosa Lee Jackson of Kinder; 40 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Sanndy May is survived by his wife, Mrs. Octavia Blount May of Kinder; and two sisters, Rosanna Pitkins of Houston and Rosa Lee Jackson of Kinder. MAY, Jodie D. LCAP 4\17\1997 Leesville -Funeral services for Jodie D. May, 89, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Leesville Cemetery. Mr. May died at 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, 1997, in his Leesville residence. MAY, Sanny LCAP 12/8/1997 Funeral arrangements for Sanny May, 62, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 12:07 p.m. Sunday in the Mamou hospital. MAY, James Earl Sr. LCAP 12/6/1997 Funeral arrangements for James Earl May Sr., 69, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 8:10 a.m. Friday in his residence. MAY, Jeannette Ross Mrs. LCAP 12/17/1997 Crowley -- Funeral services for Mrs. Jeannette May, 95, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, in Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Donald Burnette will officiate. Burial will be in West Crowley Cemetery under direction of Winbush Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today, Dec. 17, in the church. American Legion Post 506 rites will be at 5:45 p.m. in the church, followed by recognition by the National Association of University Women. The Order of the Eastern Star rites will be at 7 p.m. in the church. Mrs. May died at 7 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 1997. A native of New Iberia, she lived in Crowley for more than 73 years. She received her bachelor of arts degree from Southern University and studied further at Prairie View University in Texas. Prior to retiring from Acadia Parish School System in May 1967, she served as a teacher, girls' basketball coach, librarian and director of music at H.C. Ross High School for more than 43 years. In 1980 Mrs. May and her late husband David were honored as Outstanding Citizens of the Year by the Crowley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Excelsior Chapter 84, the 7th District Baptist Association, the National Association of University Women, American Legion Post 506 and the Retired Teachers Association, and was a board member of the People's Investment Co. She had numerous other civic and community affiliations. Survivors include two nephews, Charles W. Ross Jr. of Capitol Heights, Md., and Dr. Carl W. Ross Sr. of Lake Charles; and one niece, Carolyn Ross Wilson of Takoma Park, Md. MAYES, Elton Sr. LCAP 3\25\1997 Deridder- Funeral services for Elton Mayes Sr., 84, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 29, in Starlight Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery under direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Mr. Mayes died at 2:24 p.m. Sunday, March 23, in the DeRidder hospital. MAYES, Thomas H. Sr. LCAP 6/21/1997 Kinder  Funeral services for Thomas H. Mayes Sr., 81, will be at 3 p.m. today, June 21, in the First Congregational Church. The Revs. Don Fields and Ed Vickrey will officiate. Burial will be in Kinder Cemetery under the Home. direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Mayes died Friday, June 20, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. A resident of Kinder and a retired farmer, he had been president of and served on the board of the Allen Parish Fair Association. He was past president of the Allen Parish Farm Bureau, a board member of the Louisiana Rice Council and was a member of Southwest District Livestock Show Committee and the Cattlemen's Association. He was past chairman of ASCS County Committee, and was past president of the Kinder Rice Drier Inc. for many. years. He was member emeritus of the Board of Directors of First Federal Savings and Loan of Oakdale and member of Drainage District 2 Kinder area. A 32nd Degree Mason, Past Master of Kinder Lodge 291 F&AM, a member of Habibi Shine Temple, he was Past Worthy Patron of Pine Grove Chapter 106 Order of the Eastern Star of Kinder. He was active on the Deacon and trustee boards of the First Congregational Church of Kinder. Survivors include his wife, Muriel LaFleur Mayes; one son, Thomas Mayes Jr. of Kinder;. one daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Lynn Lawerence; one sister, Mrs. Joseph Newhall of Bradenton, Fla.; four grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild. Memorials may be made to the First Congregational Church of Kinder or Bible Conferpnees and Missions, and Camp Pearl of Reeves, the family said. MAYEUX, John H. LCAP 2/9/1997 MOREAUVILLE - Funeral services for John Hardy Mayeux, 80, of Baton Rouge will be at 1 p.m. today, Feb. 9, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Montalbano will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Escude Funeral Home. Mr. Mayeux died at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 1997, in a Baton Rouge hospital. Visitation is from 10 a.m. A native of Moreauville, he graduated from St. Paul's College in Covington; attended DeLa Salle Institute in Lafayette; St. Michael's College in Santa Fe, N.M.; St. Mary's College in San Antonio; and graduated from LSU with a bachelor of science and masters degrees. He also attended Foreign Language Institute at LSU. He taught at Cathedral High School in Lafayette, Cottonport High, Moreauville High School, Sacred Heart School in Moureauville, Mansura, St. Joe, St. Mary's and Plaucheville High School and was principal for four years at St Mary's School. He was master sergeant in the Army during World War II and attended ASTP Advanced Military Intelligence School and served as intelligence I liaison with the CIC (now CIA). He served as a battalion sergeant major for 18 months prior to his discharge. He was president of the Avoyelles Coaches Association, vice president and president for two terms of the Avovelles Teachers Association, and was a member of the Louisiana Teacher Association and Louisiana Retired Teachers Association. He was founder of Boy Scout Troop 94 in Moreauville and scoutmaster for seven years. He served as financial secretary and Grand Knight for two terms of Council 2972. He was post adjutant of Roy Earl Post of Moureauville for three years and post commander of American Legion Post for a year. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Hilda Bordelon Mayeux; one son, John H. Mayeux Jr. of Lake Charles; two daughters, Johnette LaBorde of Sulphur and Susanne Fost of Baton Rouge; two brothers, Emmauel Mayeux of Moreauville and Anthony P. Mayeux of Lake Charles; one sister, Rita Periou of Baton Rouge; and three grandchildren. MAYFIELD, Spencer B.LCAP 5\16\1997Funeral arrangements for former Lake Charles residentSpencer B. Mayfield of New York, N.Y., will be announced Combre Funeral Home. He died Monday in New York City. MAYNE, Mrs. Robert LCAP 2/17/1998 CAMERON - Funeral services for Mrs. Robert (Alberta J.) Mayne, 88, of Grand Chenier will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 17, in Bargeman Memorial Church. The Rev. Leo Tyler will officiate. Burial will be in St. James DePores Cemetery in Grand Chenier under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Creole. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mrs. Mayne died at 11:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, 1997, in the Creole hospital. A native of Abbeville she lived in Cameron Parish for 50 years and belonged to Bargeman Memorial Church. She is survived by her husband. MAYO, James A. LCAP 12/3/1997 Longville -- Funeral arrangements for James A. Mayo, 65, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. MAYO, James Arthur Sr. LCAP 12/4/1997 Funeral services for James Arthur Mayo Sr., 65, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 4, in First United Methodist Church. The Revs. Henry Bowden and Steven Spurlock will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m.-noon today in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. in the church. Mr. Mayo died at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1997, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and member of First United Methodist Church. He was self-employed, a past member of the Rotary Club and a member of AA for the past 27 1/2 years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Tanna Mayo of Longville; four sons, James A. "Jim" Mayo Jr. of Houston, Gary Scott Mayo of Carriere, Miss., Michael Wade "Mike" Mayo of Lake Charles and Steven Edward "Steve" Mayo of Seabrook, Texas; two stepsons, Wayne "Wells" and Nathan Gregory Bengston, both of Longville; one daughter, Lynn Elizabeth Morgan of Lake Charles; two stepdaughters, Stephanie Daigle of Gillis and Jessica "Bess" Bengston of Longville; and 10 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice or the First United Methodist Church Children's Youth Fund, the family said. MAZERES, Margaret A. LCAP 5\6\1997 Labadieville  Funeral services for services for Margaret A. Mazeres, 55, will be at 10:30 a.m. today, May 6, from St. Philomena Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Landry Funeral Home She died at 8:20 a.m. May 4, 1997 in Thibodaux. MAZILLY, Paul LCAP 2/12/1997 DEQUINCY - Funeral arrangements for Paul Mazilly, 85, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in the DeQuincy hospital. MAZILLY, Paul J. LCAP 2/13/1997 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Paul J. Mazilly 85 will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 13, in Eastern Heights Baptist Church. The Revs. Ray Bourque and John Guillott will officiate. Burial will be in McFatter Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m.-noon in the funeral home and from 1 p.m. in the church. Mr. Mazilly died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1997, in DeQuincy. A native of Bluett and a resident of DeQuincy for 64 years, he was a machinist with Missouri Pacific for 25 years, for the state of Louisiana at Phelps Institute and at the Port of Lake Charles. A member of Eastern Heights Baptist Church, he was a deacon, Sunday school teacher and Sunday school superintendent. Survivors are his wife, Ruby C. Mazilly; one son, Rodney Mazilly of DeQuincy; one brother, Allen Mazilly of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Artie Peterson of DeQuincy and Margaret Guillott of Ragley; and two grandchildren. MCARTHUR, Claude LCAP 6/27/1997 Glenmora - Funeral services for Claude "Bill" McArthur, 81, will be at 10 a.m. today, June 27, in Ardoin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mr. McArthur died Wednesday, June 25, 1997, in his residence. MCARTOR, Ruby V. LCAP 6/16/1997 Funeral services for Ruby Vann MeArtor, 97, will be at 10 a.m. today, June 16, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Flowers will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. Mrs. McArtor died Wednesday, June 11, 1997, in Fayetville, N C. A native of Pryor, Okla., she lived in Lake Charles for 52 years before moving to Fayetteville two years ago. She was active in First Baptist and Trinity Baptist churches, OES, Lake Charles Garden Club and the League of Women Voters. Survivors include one daughter, Marthell McArtor Peltz of Fayettville; six grandchildren and five-great grandchildren. MCBRIDE, C. F. LCAP 8/19/1997 Funeral services for C.F."Bud" McBride, 88, will be at 12:30 p.m. today, Aug. 19, in Johnson Funeral Home. David Veillon and Phil Christopher will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Mr McBride died at 4:20 - a.m. Monday, Aug. 18,1997 , in a local hospital. A native of Paradise, Texas, he had lived in Lake Charles for 31 years. He was a member of First Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Lucile E. McBride; one son, Bob McBride of Lake Charles; two daughters, Glenda Coulter of Sulphur and Linda Steede of Orlando, Fla.; one sister, Della Murphuy of Lubbock Texas, four grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. McBRIDE, Larry D. LCAP 11/19/1997 Funeral services for Larry Dean McBride, 65, of Poncha-toula, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Prien Lake Cemetery. Arrangements are by Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home of Ponchatoula. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Friday in the Lake Charles funeral home. Mr. McBride died Monday, Nov. 17, 1997, in a Covington hospital. He was a native of St. Joseph, Mo. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Scott McBride; two sons, Michael McBride of Atlanta, Ga., and David McBride of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Pamela Cavys of Lake Charles and Lisa Talbot of Tampa, Fla; one sister, Janice M. McBride Ray of College Station, Texas; and three grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Associ-ation, the family said. MCCAIN, Donald 0. LCAP 4\29\1997 Leesville  Funeral services for Donald Otto McCain, 62, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery in Rosepine. Mr. McCain died Sunday, April 27, 1997, in the Leesville hospital. MCCARTHY,Irene, Mrs. LCAP 12/25/1997 Opelousas -- Funeral services for Mrs. Irene McCarthy, 74, will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, from Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Burial will be under direction of Williams Funeral Home. Mrs. McCarthy died Sunday, Dec. 21, 1997, in Opelousas. McCARTY, John LCAP 1/17/1997 DeRidder - Funeral services for John "Johnny" McCarty, 44, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan.17, from St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The Rev. Patrick McCarthy will officiate. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. in the funeral home. A wake was held Thursday evening. Mr. McCarty died at 11:10 p.m. Wednesday,Jan.15, 1997, in the DeRidder hospital. A native of DeRidder and a member of the Toledo Bend Board of Realtors, he was a former member of the DeRidder Rotary Club and Jaycees. HE attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors are his wife, Sandra McCarty; one son, Adam John McCarty of DeRidder; two daughters, Kari Jo and Katie Rene McCarty, both of DeRidder; one brother,James McCarty of DeRidder; one sister, Lynn Smith of DeRidder; and his mother, Mrs. J.M. McCarty of DeRidder. MCCLELLAND, Jessie Jr. LCAP 7/8/1997 Funeral services for Jessie McClelland Jr., 69, will be at a.m. today, July 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Alan E. Weis will officiate. Burial will be Prien Memorial Park. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. McClelland died Sund July 6,1997, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife Dorothy McClelland; six sons Larry and Jimmy McClella both of Crowley, Bob McClelland of Mire, and Mire, and Michael, Leroy and John McClelland, of Lake Charles; two daughte Linda McClelland of Lake Charles and Brenda McClelland Sinke of Welsh; three brothers nine sisters; 22 grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. MCCLELLAND, Jessie Jr. LCAP 7/8/1997 Funeral services for Jessie McClelland Jr., 69, will be at a.m. today, July 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Alan E. Weis will officiate. Burial will be Prien Memorial Park. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. McClelland died Sund July 6,1997, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife Dorothy McClelland; six sons Larry and Jimmy McClella both of Crowley, Bob McClelland of Mire, and Mire, and Michael, Leroy and John McClelland, of Lake Charles; two daughte Linda McClelland of Lake Charles and Brenda McClelland Sinke of Welsh; three brothers nine sisters; 22 grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. MCCLENDON, Lola LCAP 5\20\1997 Pine Prairie -Funeral services for Lola McClendon, 88, will be at 10 a.m. today, May 20, from St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery under direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. She died at 11:47 a.m. May 18,1997, in the Mamou hospital. MCCLOUD, Robert L.LCAP 4\18\1997 Funeral services for Robert L. McCloud, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Michael Roarig will officiate. Burial will be Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. Mr. McCloud died Wedsday, April 16, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Des Arc, Ark., was a longtime resident Westlake. He was an Army veteran of World War 11, serving the 1056 Combat Engineers. He was a member of Operating Engineers Local 406 and had retired as a crane operator aft more than 40 years of service. He was a member of Bellvie Baptist Church in Westlake. Survivors are his wife, Avis McCloud; one son, Donald I McCloud of Moss Bluff; thre daughters, Linda G. McCloud of Huntsville, Ala., Bonnie Thornton of Columbus, Miss and Shellie " Sam" McCloud o Boutte; one sister, Della Mae Thomas ofJonesboro; and five grandchildren. MCCLUNG, Ella D. Mrs. LCAP 7/26/1997 Oakdale- Funeral services for Mrs. Ella D. McClung, will be at 11 a.m. today July26, in the First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery under the direction Ardoin Funeral Home. Mrs- McClung died Thursday July 24 in the Oakdale hospital. MCCOMB, Dave LCAP 3/7/1997 Funeral services for Dave McComb, 67, will be at 3 p.m. today, March 7, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Torres will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Mr. McComb died at 6:05 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 1997, in his residence. A native of Kaplan, he was a resident of Lake Charles until 1963 when he moved to LaPorte, Texas. In 1981 he moved back to Lake Charles. A carpenter and roofer for many years, he was a member of Carpenters Local 953 in Lake Charles and the carpenters local in Houston.Heaven Catholic Church. Survivors are his wife, Fern McComb; three sons, Ricky McComb of Pasadena, Texas, and Gary and Keith McComb, both of LaPorte, Texas; one daughter, Tammy Guidry of Sweetlake; four brothers, Percy McComb of Ragley, Phillip McComb of LaPorte, Paul and LeRoy McComb, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Judy Roper of Lake Charles; his mother, Josephine McComb of Grand Lake; nine grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild. McCONATHY, Joseph S. LCAP 1/17/1997 Pasadena, Texas - Funeral services for Joseph S. McConathy, 75, will be at 10a.m. today, Jan.17, in Pasadena Funeral Home. The Rev. Mike Naron will officiate. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, in Resthaven Cemetery in Baton Rouge. Mr. McConathy died Wednesday, Jan.15, 1997, in a Houston hospital. A native of Reeves, he had lived in Pasadena for 43 years. He retired as a shift supervisor after 22 years with Diamond Shamrock, and was a member of Second Baptist Church in Pasadena. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Albertine McConathy; two daughters, Mrs. Danny (Charlotte) Modisette and Mrs. Gil (Debbie) Kasparek; one brother,Lyn McConathy of Grant; two sisters, Mrs. Stanley (Blanche) Babin and Mamie Naquin of Baton Rouge; and two grandchildren. MCCOOL, Helen C.LCAP 5\16\1997 Attala County, Miss. -Funeral services for HelenCummins McCool, 71, former Lake Charles resident, were at 11a.m. Tuesday, May 13, in Doty Springs Baptist Church. The Rev. Don Ray officiated. Burial was in Doty Springs Cemetery under the direction of Jordan Funeral Home. A resident of The Woodlands, Texas, for 14 years and a resident of Lake Charles for 25 years,'she was a quality assurance inspector for Compaq Computers. She was a Baptist. Survivors include two daughters, Patrricia McCool of Ft. Worth, Tx., and Carolyn Oliver of New Orleans; three borthers, A. C. "coolidge" Cummins of Ethel, Miss., J.J. "Jewel" Cummins of Brandon Miss., and Ellis Cummins of Vicksburg, Miss.; two sisters, Mildred Mangrum of Rolling Fork, Miss., and Nadine Hughes of Indianola, Miss; heer mother, Ruby Ellis Cummins of Indianola; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, the family said. MCCREATH, James ,Mrs. LCAP 12/10/1997 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. James McCreath, 92, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local care center. MCCREATH, James, Mrs. LCAP 12/11/1997 Lacassine -- Graveside services for Mrs. James McCreath, 92, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. McCreath died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1997, in a Lake Charles care center. McCREEDY, Patricia A.,Dr. Biloxi, Miss. -- Dr. Patricia Ann McCreedy, 70, sister of Edward McCreedy of Lake Charles, died Monday, Dec. 1, 1997. A native of St. Louis, Mo., she graduated from Louisiana State University Medical School in 1951. After her internship at Orange County Hospital, near Los Angeles, she opened a private practice in Maringouin with her husband, Dr. Charles Welson. In 1961 she joined the Department of Interior as a Public Health Physician in American Samoa, focusing on maternal health care. In 1964 she joined the Agency for International Development in the Department of State as project manager of Village Health Programs in Laos, where she worked the next 10 years focusing on organizing field hospitals for refugees fleeing the Vietnam conflict. In 1968 she received a USAID award for evacuating refugees under extremely hazardous conditions. In 1972, President Nixon presented the Federal Woman's Award to her at the White House. After leaving Laos she attended Harvard University, where in 1975 she earned a master's degree in Public Health. From 1976-79 she was director of Public Health Assistance for USAID in Egypt. After retiring from USAID, she was county public health officer for three counties in Florida. After retiring from the state of Florida, she divided her time between Seattle, Wash.; Bend, Ore.; and Biloxi, Miss. Other survivors include two sons, Ray Weldon of Eugene, Ore., and Walter Weldon of Dallas; one daughter, Rebecca Weldon Sithiwong of Chiang Rai, Thailand; one brother, William McCreedy of McHenry, Miss.; one sister, Janet McCreedy Neugebauer of Lubbock, Texas; her mother, Mrs. Lela Black McCreedy of Biloxi; and seven grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Dr. Patricia Ann McCreedy Memorial Fund at the Pacific-American Museum, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403, the family said. MCDANIEL, Charles B. LCAP 2/10/1997 SULPHUR -- Funeral arrangements for Charles B. McDaniel, 66, will be announced by Sulphur-memorial Funeral home. He died at 1 pm Sunday in the Sulphur hospital. MCDANIEL, Charles B. McDaniel LCAP 2/11/1997 SULPHUR -Funeral services Charles B. McDaniel, 65, will at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 11, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Mr. McDaniel died Sunday, Feb.9, 1997, in Sulphur. MCDANIEL, Pamela Sue LCAP 1/12/1997 DeRidder - Funeral arrangements for Pamela Sue McDanieL, 30, of Baytown Texas, will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Saturday in an auto accident in Houston, Texas. MCDANIEL, Hoover H. LCAP 7/4/1997 Hornbeck Graveside services for Hoover H. McDaniel willbe, at: 2 p,m. today, July 4, 1997, Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Beauregard Vernon Funeral Home in Leesville. Mr. MeDaniel died Sunday, June 29, 1997, in a Pineville hospital. MCDANIEL, Lillian J. Mrs. LCAP 9/05/1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Jeannette McDaniel, 87, will be at 2 p.m Saturday, Sept. 6, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ed Rose will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday. A native of Palestine, Texas, and a resident of Moss Bluff for many years, she was a member of Moss Bluff Bible Church. Survivors include one son, Frank H. McDaniel of George West, Texas; and two grandchildren. MCDANIEL, Mrs. Lillian J. LCAP 9/5/1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Jeannette McDaniel, 87, will be at 2 p.m Saturday, Sept. 6, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ed Rose will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday. A native of Palestine, Texas, and a resident of Moss Bluff for many years, she was a member of Moss Bluff Bible Church. Survivors include one son, Frank H. McDaniel of George Nest, Texas; and two grandchildren. McDANIEL, Pamela S. LCAP 1/15/1997 Merryville, Funeral services for Pamela Sue Denby Trahan McDaniel,30, of Baytown, Texas,will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, in the Merryville Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Old Cypress Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. She died Saturday, Jan.11, 1997, as a result of an automobile accident in Houston. MCDONALD, William Lester LCAP 6/25/1997 Westlake - Funeral servces for William Lester Donnold, 86, will be 10 a.m. Thursday, June 26, in First tist Church. The Rev. Tim ie will officiate. Burial will in Westlake Memorial Park under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today. Mr. MeDonnold died Tuesday, June 24,1997, in a local hospital.A native of Little River, Texas, He finished high school in Temple, Tex. and attended colin Fort Worth, Tex. In 1940 moved to Westlake and tired from Cities Service, as a Ider in 1972. He taught weldg at Sowela Tech for more than years. Survivors include his wife, Wordnia Farris McDonnold of westlake; one daughter, ynell Clements of Lake arles; three brothers, Rev. MeDonnold of Maplewood lin McDonnold of Edmond: la., and Charles McDonnold Killeen, Texas; two sisters, ra Faith Keith of Rogers, as and Mackey Matuchite of mple, Texas; three grandchilen; six step grandchildren; d seven stepgreat-grandchildren. MCDONALD, Homer Jr.LCAP 4\19\1997 Opelousas -Funeral services for Homer "Joe" McDonald Jr., 80, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 21, from Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Dismissal will be in Bellevue Cemetery and burial will be in Bellevue Memorial Park under the direction of Sibille Funeral Home. Visitation is from 2-10 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mr. McDonald died at 10 a.m. Friday, April 18, 1997, in his residence. A native of Port Arthur, Texas, he was a longtime resident of Lafayette and Opelousas. A graduate of Lafayette High School, he worked for the Dalferes Company in Lafayette and Southern Pacific Railroad. He owned and operated the Opelousas Cigar and Candy Company and was a member of the Opelousas Elks Club. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mildred Billeaud McDonald; two sons, Patrick J. McDonald of Lafayette and Michael D. McDonald of Carencro; one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Pecorino of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. MCDOWELL, Travis S. LCAP 11/7/1997 Coushatta -- Funeral services for Travis Shelton McDowell, 74, of Coushatta, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home Chapel. Sister Margaret Bonnette and the Rev. James Nailes officiated. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Mr. McDowell died Sunday, Nov. 2, 1997, in a Bossier City hospital. A native of Red River Parish, he lived in Lake Charles and Beaumont, Texas for 40 years. He was a graduate of East Point High School, and studied mechanical engineering at Northwestern University. He retired from Olin Corporation in Lake Charles, and was a member of the Louisiana Engineering Society and the National Society of Professional Engineers. Since his retirement, he worked as an engineering consultant to various firms. Survivors include his wife, Flora Murray McDowell of Coushatta; two daughters, Mrs. Wilfred (Judy) Hanks of Ragley and Mrs. Hartley Sara) Duncan of Lafayette; one son, John Stephen McDowell of Baton Rouge; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. MCELROY, Charles LCAP 8/17/1997 Funeral arrangements for Charles McElroy, 80, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Saturday in a local hospital. MCELROY, Charles I. LCAP 8/18/1997 Funeral services for Charles I. McElroy, 80, will be at 10 a.m today, Aug. 18, in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. The Revs. Mark Holland and Eugene Kohl-becker will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. Mr. MeElroy died at 2:14 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16,1997, in a local hospital. A native of Wynne, Ark., he attended Arkansas State University until World War II, when he enlisted in the Army Air Corps and served as a P-38 fighter pilot e flying combat missions in support 1 of the liberation of New Guinea, Leyte and the Philippines. After passing the CPA exam, he joined the accounting firm of Heard, r McElroy and Vestal in Shreveport, moving to Lake Charles in 1948 and becoming one of the founding directors of McElroy, Quirk and Burch. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Louisiana Society of Certified Public Accountants, a member and past president of the Downtown Rotary Club and a member of W.B. Williamson Post of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Verna Mae Snow McElroy; three sons, Harley McElroy of Lafayette, Howard McElroy of Abingdon, Va., and Philip McElroy of Broomfield, Colo.; one daughter, Harriet Gaiennie of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Dorothy Bolton and Sara Frances Higgins, both of Memphis, Tenn.; and nine grandchildren. Memorials may be made t the Episcopal Church of th Good Shepherd, the family said. McFARLAIN, Wanda LCAP 12/24/1997 Sulphur -- Funeral arrangements for Wanda Saucier "Bim" McFarlain, 69, will be announced by Hixson -Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Monday evening in her residence. MCFARLAIN, Wanda LCAP 12/23/1997 Sulphur -- Funeral arrangements for Wanda Saucier "Bim" McFarlain, 69, will be announced by Hixson -Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Monday evening in her residence. MCFARLAIN, Mrs. Florence Steen LCAP 2/15/1998 Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Steen McFarlain 97, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Eddie Simmons and Emmit Wren will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. McFarlain died at 7:10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14,1997. A native of Iota and a resident of Lake Charles the past 27 years, she was a member of Sale Street Baptist Church. Survivors are one brother, Lester J. Steen of Conroe, Texas; three sisters, Louella LeBert and Billie Morse, both of Orange, Texas, and Sylvia Raye Manzer of Port Neches, Texas. MCFARLAND, Elvern Mrs. LCAP 8/24/1997 Iota - Funeral services for Mrs. Elvem J. (Julia Ann Reed) McFarland, 74, will be at I p*m. Monday, Aug. 25, from Saint Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. George Byers will officiate. Burial will be in Saint Joseph Cemetery under direction of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m.-11 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m. Mrs: McFarland died 6:45 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, 1997, in her residence. She was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church and an active member of the Altar Society. Survivors include her husband; one son, Harold McFarland of Sulphur; one daughter, Mary Nell Delome of Iota; two sisters, Judy Rich of Clute, Texas, and Ethel Seilhan of Iota; six grandchildren and, nine great-grandchildren. MCFARLAND, R.C. Jr. LCAP 4\30\1997 Elizabeth  Funeral services R. C. McFarland, Jr. 78, will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, mav 1, in Pine Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be in Black Jack Cemetery in Pitkin under direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. McFarland died at 8:10 P.M. Monday, April 28,1997, in a Beaumont, Texas, nursing home. McGee Gladys Mrs. LCAP 3/9/1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Gladys McGee, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 10, in Hixson Funeral Home. Ira Hobbs and Jack Mulkey will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from noon-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. McGee died at 7 a.m. Saturday, March 8, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Rayne, she had lived in the Lake Charles area many years. Survivors are two sons, Glen McGee of Orange, Texas, and Curtis McGee of Baton Rouge; three daughters, Peggie Jones of Lake Charles, Joy Penland of Crocker, Mo., and Leona McGee of Baton Rouge; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. MCGEE, Nason LCAP 11/5/1997 Barnes Creek -- Graveside services for Nason McGee, 61, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home. Jamie Duplechan will officiate. Mr. McGee died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1997, near Barnes Creek. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Kinder. Survivors include one daughter, Susan Renee McGee of Lake Charles; one brother, Edward McGee of Reeves; three sisters, Lela Taylor of Ragley and Eldwina Underside and Totsie Istre, both of Barnes Creek; and one grandchild. MCGEE, Navy LCAP 8/16/1997 Funeral arrangements for Navy McGee, 78, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Friday in his residence. MCGEE, Navy LCAP 8/17/1997 Funeral services for Navy McGee, 78, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Aug. 17, in Johnson Funeral Home. Robby Bacon and Dennis Messimer will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. McGee died at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, 1997, in his residence. A native of Mamou, he lived most of his life in Lake Charles. A member of VFW Post 2130, he served in the 8th and later the 9th Air Force in the European Theater during World War 11. He was a welder at Olin for many years and was a member of South City Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Pearl Trahan McGee; one son, Troy McGee of Euless, Texas; one daughter, Linda Messimer of Moberly, Mo.; and six grandchildren. MCGEE, Wallace J. LCAP 6/23/1997 Laccisine  Funeral services for vices for Wallace J. MeGee, 72, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 24 ,from 3 at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, St. John Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in )fficiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of tion of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 510 p.m. Visitation is from 410 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary; and today, with a 6:30 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. McGee died at 8:43 p.m Saturday, June 21, 1997, in Lake Charles. A native of Welsh, longtime resident of Iowa, La. formerly owned and operated McGee's refrigiration Electrical and Plumbing. He was a member of of St. Raphael Catholic Church. and a member of Knights of Columbus 3006, where he was a 4th degree Knights and past Grtand Knights. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs Michael (Deborah) Lawrence of Hackberry; one son, Anthony Wayne McGee; two sisters, Mrs Elfie Mott and Mrs Masie LeFranc, both of Iowa; and two granchildren. MCGEE, Nason LCAP 11/2/1997 Kinder Funeral arrangements for Nason McGee will be announced by Ardoin's Funeral Home. He died Wednesday near Barnes Creek. MCGRAW, Rene LCAP 2/6/1997 HORNBECK - Funeral services for Rene McGraw, 78, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 6, in the Hornbeck United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. She died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1997, in the Many hospital. MCHENRY, Cory A. LCAP 4\28\1997 Oakdale  Funeral services for Cory Alan McHenry, 20, of Elizabeth will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, in Ardoin's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hampton Memorial Cemetery. Mr. McHenry died Sunday, April 27, 1997, in Elizabeth. MCKEE, John T. LCAP 9/10/1997 SULPHUR - Funeral services for John Thomas McKee, 81, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Nay Vickers will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Pisgah Cemetery in Woodville, Texas. Visitation is from 4-10 p.m today and from 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Mr. McKee died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 1997, in his residence. A native of Campbell, Texas, he moved to Sulphur from Orange, Texas, in 1957. He was a Coast Guard veteran of World War IL A member of Boilermakers Local 79 since 1941, he worked heavy construction and retired from Boilermakers in 1981. Survivors include his wife, Ada Kilpatrick McKee. MCKEE, James LCAP 8/1/1997 DeRidder - Funeral arrangements for James McKee of Pitkin will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a Port Arthur, Texas, hospital. MCKEE, James E. LCAP 8/2/1997 Pitkin - Funeral services for James Earnest McKee, 88, will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 2, in St. Olive Baptist Church. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home DeRidder. MCKELLAR, Rosa LCAP 5\26\1997 Funeral services for Rosa Mae Hester McKellar, 92, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, in First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Thomas Pass will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 25 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Mrs. McKellar died Friday, May 23, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Kaplan, she was a graduate of Crowley High School and SLI where she earned her teacher's certificate. She taught a number of years in Evangeline. A resident of Lake Charles the last 63 years, she graduated in the first Red Cross Group of Volunteer Nurses trained at St. Patrick Hospital, where she worked during World War 11. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, where she was a member of the Women of the Church, was a past member of the YMCA and the Red Cross. Survivors include one daughter, Billie Dale McKellar Brown of Lake Charles; one sister, Gladys Hester Davis of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; 16 greatgrandchildren and two greatgreatgrandchildren. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church or a charity of choice, the family said. MCKELLAR, Rosa LCAP 5\25\1997 Funeral services for Rosa Mae Hester McKellar, 92, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, in First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Thomas Pass will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 2-5 p.1n. Monday in the funeral home and from 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Mrs. McKellar died Friday, May 23, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Kaplan, she was a graduate of Kaplan High School zind SLT where she earned her teachers certificate. She taught a number of years in Evangeline. A resident of Lake Charles the last 63 years, she graduated in the first Red Cross Group of Volunteer Nurses trained at St. Patrick Hospital while she worked during the World War 11. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, where she was a member of the Women of the Church, and was a past memher of the YMCA and the Red Cross. Survivors include one daughter, Billie Dale McKellar Brown of Lake Charles; one sister, Gladys Hester Davis of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or the charity of choice, the farmily said. MCKINLEY, Rena A. 7/29/1997 Funeral services for Mrs Rena Sargent McKinley, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. David DeWitt will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Gardens. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday Mrs. Mckinle died Monday July 28,1997, in her residence. A native of Cedar Rapids Neb., she was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She graduated from Central School and was a legal secretary for Stockwell, Sievert, Viccellio, Clements and Shaddock. Survivors include one son, M.B. McKinley of Lake Charles; and one sister, Ruby Sargent Broussard of Lake Charles. MCKLEMURRY, Frank Mrs. LCAP 8/12/1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Frank (Irene Rachel) McKlemurry, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Alan Trouille and Ricky Treece will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery in DeQuincy. . Visitation is from noon-4:00 p.m. today, with a 6 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. McKlemurry died at 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Marietta, Calif., she had lived in Lake Charles for 43 years. She was employed for 20 years in the cafeteria at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Survivors are her husband; four daughters, Frances Fay Johnson of Vidor, Texas, Mary Alice Crutcher of Beaumont, Texas, Helen Louise Hinton of Longview, Tx., and Lorraine Stutes of Moss Bluff, one sister, Mary Weber of Madera, Calif.; 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. MCLANE, James R. Sr. LCAP 7/5/1997 DeRidder  Funeral ser vices for James R. McLane Sr., 63, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 5, in BeauregardVernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. McLane died at 6:20 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 1997, in his residence. MCLAREN, Lily Mae LCAP 7/22/1997 Leesville - Funeral services for Lily Mae McLaren, 93, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 24, in Jackson Chapel Church of Christ. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery in Pickering under direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mrs. McLaren died Monday, July 21,1997, in the Leesville hospital. MCLELLAN, Alice Belle LCAP 12/30/1997 Westlake -- Funeral services for Alice Belle McLellan, 77, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. James L. Johns will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. McLellan died Monday, Dec. 29, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Edgerly, she lived in Westlake for many years. She was the dining room supervisor at the Chateau Charles for 35 years. She was a member of the Belview Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, James Whitmire of Westlake; two daughters, Peggy Abshire of Westlake and Jackie McLellan Beck of Lake Charles; one brother, Oliver Johnson of Westlake; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. MCLENDON, Dalton LCAP 1/13/1997 Edgerly - Graveside services for Dalton McLendon, 51, of Sulphur, will be at 11 am Tuesday, Jan 14, in Big Woods Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. McLendon died Sunday, jan 12, 1997 in a local hospital. MCLEOD, Elbert LCAP 9/7/1997 DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Elbert McLeod, 90, of Singer will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, in the Snider Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Jack Mulkey will officiate. Visitation will be 4-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Monday. Mr. McLeod died Saturday, Sept. 6,1997, in the DeRidder hospital. A native of Bluett, he was a resident of Singer for most of his life. He was employed in the timber industry. He also farmed and raised cattle. He is survived by his wife, Ruth McLeod; three sons, Cleadieus McLeod of DeQuincy, George McLeod of League City, Texas, and Gerald Mike McLeod of Singer; one daughter, Sandra L. Franze of Elcampo, Texas; one sister, Nellie Perkins of Singer; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.