Calcasieu Parish Area 1997 Obituaries - Sa - Smi 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 SAILOR, Cathryn E. LCAP 11/11/1997 DeRidder -- Funeral services for Cathryn E. Sailor, 82, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, in First Baptist Church. The Revs. Stan Allcorn and James T. Tigner will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today in the funeral home. Miss Sailor died at 3:27 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, 1997, in the DeRidder hospital. A lifelong resident of DeRidder, she graduated from Mary Hardin Baylor University in Belton, Texas. She was a retired school teacher. She was a member and longtime Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church, past president of Beauregard Teachers Association, and past matron of Pinehurst Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Douglas F. Attaway of Shreveport. Memorials may be made to the Living Christmas Tree at First Baptist Church, the family said. SAILOR, Cathryn E. LCAP 11/10/1997 DeRidder -- Funeral arrangements for Cathryn E. Sailor, 82, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 3:17 p.m. Sunday in the DeRidder hospital. SALES, Ralph F. LCAP 8/12/1997 Moss Bluff - Funeral services for Ralph Frazar Sales, 60, will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 12 in Hixson Funeral Home. A second service with the Rev. Lee Thomas will be at 1' a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, in Mt Carmal Baptist Church in Knight. Burial will follow in Hinson Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m today in the funeral home; and from 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Mr. Sales died Monday, Aug 11, 1997, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Knight, he retired as a drafter from Levingston Engineering after 22 years service. Survivors include two daughters, Brondwyn Sales and Kelly Taylor, both of Moss Bluff, one brother, Johnny Wayne Sales of Lafayette; and three grandchildren. SALTZMAN, Rene Mrs. LCAP 7/2/1997 Westlake Funeral services for Mrs. Rene (Emily Gaspard) Saltzinan, 79, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 3, in Lake Area Worship Center. The Revs. W.H. Yarborough, Gary Mann and Andrew Martin will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Park under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 510 p.m. today in the flineral home and from 8 a.m. Thursday in the church. Mrs. Saltzman SALTZMANN died at 12:30 P.M. Tuesday, July 1 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Gueydan, she lived most of her life in the Big Lake and Westlake areas. She and her husband pastored churches in Southwest Loiuisiana for more than 37 years, and she was a member of Lake Area Worship Center. Survivors are her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Rida Saltz!man Day of Westlake; and one sister, Lillian Gaspard Spell of Indian Bayou. SAM, Leola LCAP 7/22/1997 Funeral arrangements for Leola Sam will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Sunday in a local hospital. SAM, Leola Mrs. LCAP 7/25/1997 Funeral services for Mr Leola Sam, 83, will be at I P.. Saturday, July 26, in Mt.Olive Baptist Church. The Rev. Sidney Fontenot will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park, under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 8 a. m. Saturday in the church. A native of Beggs, she was an usher and member of th Pastor's Aide at Good Hop Baptist Church of Lafayette. Survivors include one son Willie Sam of Springfield Mass.; one daughter, Myrd Washington of Lake Charles one brother, Horace Alexando of Lafayette; six grandchildren 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. SANDERS, Mary Lou LCAP 9/2/1997 DRY CREEK - Graveside services for Mary Lou Sanders, 58, of Ragley will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 2, in Dry Creek Cemetery. The Rev. Paul Wilson will officiate. Arrangements are by Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Sanders died at 9:20 a.m. Monday, Sept. 1, 1997, in her residence. A lifelong resident of Ragley, she was a homemaker. She was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church, serving in the nursery for 15 years and as the pitcher for the church softball team. Survivors are her husband, Ray Sanders of Ragley; one son, Raymond E. Sanders of Ragley; two daughters, Sue Granger of Dry Creek and Ann Sanders of Ragley; one brother, Arval Moses Jr. of Weslaco, Texas; two sisters, Ruby Sherer of Dry Creek and Mildred Book of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. SANDERS, Donald LCAP 8/6/1997 Kkinder- Funeral services for Donald Sanders 55, will be at 11 a.m. today Aug. 6, in First Baptist Church. The Rev. John Nichols and E.J. McCann will officiate. Burial will be in the Harmony Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Sanders died Monday Aug, 4, 1997, in Kinder A lifelong resident of Kinder, he was retired from the Century Telephone Co. Survivors include his wife, Loretta LaFurge Sanders; two sons, Chad Sanders of Kinder and Patrick Sanders of Lumberton, Tx.; one daughter, Donna Kelly of Woodworth; one sister Shirley Stanton of Kinder; and three grandchildren. SANDERS, Janice M. LCAP 3/7/1997 Grand Coteau - Funeral services for Janice M. Sanders, 50, sister of Cleo McGilvray of Lake Charles, will be at 10:30 a.m. today, March 7, from St. Charles Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point. She died Wednesday, March 5, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. SANDERS, Mary Lou LCAP 9/02/1997 SANDERS, Mary Lou LCAP 9/2/1997 Dry Creek - Graveside services for Mary Lou Sanders, 58, of Ragley will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 2, in Dry Creek Cemetery. The Rev. Paul Wilson will officiate. Arrangements are by Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Sanders died at 9:20 a.m. Monday, Sept. 1, 1997, in her residence. A lifelong resident of Ragley, she was a homemaker. She was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church, serving in the nursery for 15 years and as the pitcher for the church softball team. Survivors are her husband, Ray Sanders of Ragley; one son, Raymond E. Sanders of Ragley; two daughters, Sue Granger of Dry Creek and Ann Sanders of Ragley; one brother, Arval Moses Jr. of Weslaco, Texas; two sisters, Ruby Sherer of Dry Creek and Mildred Book of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. SANDIFER, Helen D. LCAP 1/27/1997 Funeral services for Helen Duhon Sandifer, 72, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 27, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Jack Tanner and Gary Evers will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. Mrs. Sandifer died at 9:10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Sulphur, she had worked for several years at the Piccadilly Cafeteria and was a member of the Baptist faith. Survivors are two daughters, Jolene McCain and Trudy Sullivan, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Lucille Garner of Laughin, Nev.; two brothers, Marvin and Gordon Dulion, both of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. SANNER, Norman H. Mrs. LCAP 3\28\1997 Sulphur-Funeral services for Mrs. Norman H. (Juanita Mae) Sanner, 65, was at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 27, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald James officiated. Burial was in the New Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Sanner died Wednesday, March 26,1997, in Sulphur. A lifelong resident of Sulphur, she was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and Catholic Daughters of America. Survivors are her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Darrell (Pat) Schexnider of Sulphur; one sister, Mrs. J.T. (Veva) Shivers of Houston; and her mother, Clara Maud Trosclair; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Judy Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn., 381051905, the family said. SANNER,. Norman H. Mrs. LCAP 3\27\1997 Sulphur-Funeral service for Mrs. Norman H. (Juanit Mae) Sanner, 65, will be at 1 p.m. today, March 27, from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Ne Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of SulphurMemoriaI Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Sanner died Wednesday, March 26, 1997, in Sulphur. A lifelong resident of Sulphur, she was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters. Survivors are her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Darrell (Pat) Schexnider of Sulphur; one sister, Mrs. J.T. (Veva) Shivers of Houston; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 381051905, the family said. SARVER, Todd A. LCAP 7/15/1997 Funeral services for Todd Allen Sarver, 16, of Westlake will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 110 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday. He died at 7:15 a.m. Monday, July 14, 1997, in the Sulphur hospital. A native of Lake Charles, he lived in Westlake and attended Westlake High School. Survivors include his father and stepmother, Robert A. and Shirley Sarver; his mother and stepfather, Mona and Dan Ackel; a halfsister, Christy Leslie; two stepsisters, Adrienne and Elena Dellorfano, all of Westlake; aternal grandmother, Peggy Carnahan of Colorado Springs, Colo.; maternal grandmother, Mae Tatum of Lake Charles; paternal greatgrandmother, Lois Riquelmy of Lake Charles; and maternal greatgrandmother, Mae Brown of Lyons, Ga. SASSER, R. L. , Jr., Dr. LCAP 1/23/1997 Funeral services for Dr. R.L. Sasser Jr., 58, iof Sulphur will be at 2 pm. Friday, Jan. 24, in Lake Charles Seventh Day Adventist Church. The Revs James Gilley and Richard Allison will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Sulphur under direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 - 10 pm today and from 8:30 am Friday in the funeral home. Dr. Sasser died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1997, in Lake Charles. A native of Tulsa, Okla., he was a graduate of Sulphur High School and the University of Loma Linda School of Medicare in Loma Linda, Calif. He was chief of staff of Summit Institute of Southwest Louisiana since its opening in 1993. He was a member of the West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital Finance and Medical Staff Executive committees and chairman of the Emergency Room Committee. He was a member of Lake Charles Seventh Day Adventist Church and an unlimited Iifetime sponsor and member of Ducks Unlimited. Survivors are his wife Patricia Sasser; two sons Gregg Myers of Ellis Kan.. an and Rod Myers of SuIphur. three daughters Janna Reece of Roanoke. Va.. Jill Schlisner 4 Chattanooga Tenn., and Amanda Myers of Sulphur. one brother Joe Sasser of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and one grandchild Memorials may be made to West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital c/o BancOne, 1500 S. Beglis Parkway, Sulphur, La. 70663, and to Sulphur Ducks Unlimited, c/o John Nabors, P.O. Box 152, Sulphur, La. 70663, the family said. SASSER, R.L., Jr., Dr. LCAP 1/24/1997 Funeral services for Dr. R.L. Sasser, Jr., 58, of Sulphur will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 24, in Lake Charles Seventh Day Adventist Church. The Revs. James Gilley and Richard Allison will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Sulphur under direction of Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Dr. Sasser died Wednesday, Jan.22, 1997, in Lake Charles. A native of Tulsa, Okla, he was a graduate of Sulphur High School and the University of Loma Linda, Calif. He was chief of staff of Summit Institute of Southwest Louisiana since its opening in 1993. He was a member of the West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital Finance and Medical Staff Executive committees and chairman of the Emergency Room committee. He was a member of Lake Charles Seventh Day Adventist Church and an unlimited lifetime sponsor and member of Ducks Unlimited. Survivors are his wife, Patricia Sasser; two sons, Gregg Myers of Ellis Kan., and Rod Myers of Sulphur; three daughters, Janna Reece of Roanoke, Va., Jill Schlisner of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Amanda Myers of Sulphur; one brother Joe Sasser of Oklahoma City, Okla; his father R.L. Sasser, Sr. of Sulphut and one grandchild. Memorials may be made to West Calcasieu- Cameron Hospital Roy "Jim" L. Sasser Memorial Fund at Bank One, 1500 S. Beglis Parkway, Sulphur, La. 70663 and Sulphur Ducks Unlimited, c/o John Nabors, P.O. Box 152, Sulphur, La. 70663, the family said. SAUCIER, Jimmie Richard LCAP 11/25/1997 Funeral services for Jimmie Richard Saucier, 56, will be at 10 a.m.Wednesday, Nov. 26, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Allen Trouille will officiate. Burial will be in Sallier Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a 6 p.m. rosary; and from 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Saucier died at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Westlake, he lived most of his life in the Lake Charles area. He was an Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Johnnie "Bo Bo" Saucier; one stepson, Kendall Angie of Carlyss; one stepdaughter, Keri Gilroy; three brothers, John Perry of Texas City, Texas, Alfred Perry of Alvin, Texas, and David LaGrange of Lake Charles; four sisters, Jean Briscoe and Jo Ann Gill, both of Houston, Texas, Louise Tate, and Priscilla Perkins of Oakdale; and one grandson. SAUCIER, Mrs. Roderick C.. LCAP 2/11/1997 ELIZABETH - Funeral services for Mrs. Roderick C. (JoLynne Ranton) Saucier, 57 of Lake Charles will be at 2 p.m.,Wednesday, Feb. 12, in Elizabeth United Methodist Church. The Revs. Lionel Marcel and, D i6k Scott-Welsh will officiate. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today in the funeral home; and from noon Wednesday in the church. Mrs. Saucier died at 8:55 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 1997, in a Lake Charles care center. A native of Elizabeth, she had lived throughout the South, most recently in Lake Charles. A graduate of Elizabeth High School, she had Worked as a bank officer for many years. Survivors are her husband; one son, Darrell R. Saucier of Spring,Texas; one daughter, Vickie L,. Newton of The Woodlands, Texas; one sister, Virginia Gibson of Springfield; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. (Lucille Brooks) Ranton of Elizabeth; and six grandchildren. SAUCIER, Jimmie R. LCAP 11/24/1997 Funeral services for Jimmie Richard Saucier, 56, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 10:15 a.m. Sunday in a local hospital. SAULS, J. Lane Mrs. LCAP 8/19/1997 DeRidder - Funeral services for Mrs. J. Lane (Joyce D.) Sauls, 66, will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 19, in First Baptist Church. The Revs. Michael Gilchrist and G.A. Mangun will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m.-noon in the funeral home and from 12:30 p.m. in the church. Mrs. Sauls died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, 1997, in an Alexandria hospital. A native of Glenmora, she had lived in the DeRidder area since 1969 and was the business manager for her husband. She was a member of First Baptist Church of DeRidder, serving in the Sunday school, and was a part of the Welcome Center from its inception. She was a member of DeRidder Study Club since 1970 and the board of directors of the Beauregard Community Concert Association. Survivors are her husband; two daughters, Lisa Nanell Weaver of Little Rock, Ark., and Alma Celeste Sauls of Waco, Texas; two sons, Dr. F. Clark Sauls of Hattiesburg, Miss., and Marshal Lane Sauls of Highland Village, Texas; two sisters, Mable Richardson of Belton, Texas, and Pat Pierce of Houston, Texas; her mother, Sisley Dousay of Belton; and five grandchildren. SAULS, J. Lane Mrs. LCAP 8/18/1997 DeRidder - Funeral arrangements for Mrs. J. Lan (Joyce D.) Sauls, 66, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died at 6:30 a.m Sunday in an Alexandria hospital. SAUNDERS, O. J. LCAP 1/10/1997 Anacoco - Graveside services for O.J. Saunders, 74, of Shreveport will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 10, in Mitchell Cemetery under direction of Beauregard- Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Saunders died Thursday, Jan. 19, 1997, in a Shreveport hospital. SAVAGE, Harry G. LCAP 11/15/1997 Funeral arrangements for Harry G. Savage, 66, of 1619 Commercial Street will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. SAVAGE, Harry LCAP 11/28/1997 Memorial services for Harry ravage, 66, of 1619 Commercial was held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. Mr. Savage died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1997, in a local hospital. SAVANT, Arsana LCAP 8/27/1997 Kinder- Funeral services for Arsana Savant, 87, of Lake Jackson, Tx., will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, in Ardoin Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Fields will officiate. Burial will be in Indian Village Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Savant died at 10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, 1997, in a Houston, Tx., hospital. A native of Kinder, she had lived in Fort Jackson for the past four years. Survivors include one son, Cooper Eugene"Tootie" Savant of Anahuac, Tx.,; one daughter, Myrtle Savant of Lake Jackson; one brother, Paul Michon of Lake Arthur; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. SAVELL, Alice T. LCAP 11/30/1997 Leesville -- Funeral services for Alice Elizabeth Turner Savell, 41, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of Leesville. Burial will be in Self Cemetery in Anacoco. Mrs. Savell died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 1997, in a San Antonio hospital. SAVOIS, Infant LCAP 8/17/1997 Chloe - Graveside services for Tyler Savois, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce (Robin Barnes) Savois of Moss Bluff, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18, in LeBleu Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 1997, in a local hospital. SAVOY, Azelida B. LCAP 3\27\1997 Funeral services for Azelida Breaux Savoy, 82, will be at 9 a.m. Friday. March 28, from St. Henry Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Goodly will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery in Chloe under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.10 p.m. today with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Friday, in the funeral home. Mrs. Savoy died Wednesday,March 26, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Midland, she was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Survivors are two sons, Calvin and Melvin Savoy, both of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and 14 greatgrandchildren. SCARBER, Donald E. LCAP 9/5/1997 LEESVILLE -- Funeral services for Donald E. Scarber, 40, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 5, in the Blackhawks Motorcyle Club clubhouse. Burial will be in the Blackhawks Motorcycle Club Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Scarber died Tuesday Aug. 30, 1997, in his residence in Pittsburgh, Pa. SCARBER, Donald E. LCAP 9/05/1997 Leesville - Funeral services for Donald E. Scarber, 40 will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 5, in the Blackhawks Motorcyle Club clubhouse. Burial will be in the Blackhawks Motorcycle Club Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Scarber died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 1997, in his residence in Pittsburgh, Pa. SCHAEFFER, Raymond E. LCAP 9/10/1997 JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Raymond Esters Schaeffer, 23, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Tuesday ay in an automobile ccident. SCHEXNIDER, Thomas LCAP 6/24/1997 Funeral services for Thomas Schexnider, 69, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mr. Schexnider died Monday, June 23,1997, in a local hospital. A native of Gueydan and a longtime resident of Lake Charles, he was a Navy veteran of World War II and served on the U. S. S. Bradford. He retired as a salesman for Bolton Ford, were he won various sales awards. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Department Auxiliary Unit and the National Rifle Association. Survivors are his wife, Stella Schexnider; two sons, Allen 'Ijimmy" Schexnider of Houston, Texas, and Marvin G. Schexnider of Mandeville; one daughter, Mrs. Craig (Sheila) Soileau of Lake Charles; one brother, Roy Schexnider of Lake Charles; one sister, Hazel Scheznider of Abbeville; and five grandchildren. SCHEXNIDER, Thomas LCAP 6/24/1997 Funeral services for Thomas Schexnider, 69, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary; and from 8 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mr. Schexnider died Monday, June 23,1997, in a local hospital. A native of Gueydan and a longtime resident of Lake Charles, he was a Navy veteran of World War II and served on the U. S. S. Bradford. He retired as a salesman for Bolton Ford, were he won various sales awards. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Department Auxiliary Unit and the National Rifle Association. Survivors are his wife, Stella Schexnider; two sons, Allen 'Ijimmy" Schexnider of Houston, Texas, and Marvin G. Schexnider of Mandeville; one daughter, Mrs. Craig (Sheila) Soileau of Lake Charles; one brother, Roy Schexnider of Lake Charles; one sister, Hazel Scheznider of Abbeville; and five grandchildren. SCHEXSCHNIDER, Onezia S. LCAP 6/16/1997 Indian Village- Graveside services for Onezia Savant Schexschnider of Lake Charles, will be today, June 16, in Indian Village Cemtery. The Rev. Adias Comeaux will officiate. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 am. Mrs. Schexschnider died at 10:37 a.m. Saturday, 1997, in a Lake Charles A native of Ville Platte, she retired from St. Patrick Hosptal after 17 years of service.She was a member of First Churchof Christ. Survivors include a host nieces and nephews. SCHILITZ, Frances Scott LCAP 4\27\1997 Oakdale  Funeral services for Frances Scott Schiltz, 89, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 28, in White Oaks Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery. Mrs. Schiltz died Friday, April 25, 1997, in her residence. SCHILTZ, Frances Mrs. LCAP 4\26\1997 Oakdale Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Francis Scott Shiltz, 89, will announced by White Funeral,Home. She died Fri. in her residence. SCHLEGEL, Pauline M. LCAP 1/4/1997 DeRidder - Funeral arrangements for Pauline M. Schlegel, 93, of Merryville will be announced by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home of DeRidder. She died at 4:28 p.m. Friday in a Merryville care facility. SCHUBERT, Alvin E. LCAP 3\26\1997 Brenham, Texas-Funeral services for Alvin Earl "Uncle Bobby" Schubert, formerly Lake Charles, 86, will be at 4 p today, March 26, in Brenham Memoria] Chapel.The Rev. Mike Habermehl will officiate. Burial will be Prairie Lea Cemetery. Mr. Schubert died Sunday, March 23, 1997, in a Brenham care center. A native of Brenham an graduate of Brenham Hi School, he attended Blinn College and Texas University. Moving to Lake Charles in 1936, he then went to work for Olin Chemical company as a helper and retired as a foreman in 1969 A veteran of the Seabees in World War II, he was a member of First Baptist Church, Masonic Lodge and James F. Dillon Post 7104 of the VFW. Survivors are two nieces. SCHYSM Infant LCAP 1/22/1997 Singer - Funeral services for Brittany Nicole Schys will be at 2 pm Thursday, Jan 23, in Smokey Cove Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home. She died Monday, Jan. 20, 1997, in the DeRidder hospital. SCOTT, Elmer Jr. LCAP 4\11\1997 Oakdale Funeral services for Elmer "Sdcotty" Scott Jr. 67, wild be at 2 p.m. today April 11, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery under direction of White Oaks Funeral Home. Mr. Scott died Wednesday April 9, 1997, in Oakdale. SCOTT, Tracy LCAP 3\19\1997 Dequincy- Funeral arrangements for Tracy Scott, 28, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a New Orleans Hospital. SCOTT, Tracy LCAP 3\19\1997 Dequincy- Funeral arrangements for Tracy Scott, 28, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a New Orleans Hospital. SCOTT, Tracy LCAP 3\19\1997 Dequincy- Funeral arrangements for Tracy Scott, 28, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a New Orleans Hospital. SCOTT, Erie 0. LCAP 6/23/1997 DeQuincy  Funeral services for Erie Opal Scott, 79, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. David Kennon will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation is from 59 p.m today and from 9 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Scott died Saturday, June 22,1997, in a Corpus Christi, Texas hospital. A native of Vidor, Texas, she lived most of her life in DeQuincy, moving to Corpus Christi six years ago. Survivors are three sons, Jerry Scott of Hounia, and Tommy and Rodney Scott, both of Carthage, Texas; three daughters, Linda Scott Konrad and Sharon Scott Collins, both of Corpus Christi, and Carol Scott Riley of Port Arthur, Texas; one brother, L.C. Brister of Vidor, Texas; three sisters, Lucille Wilkerson and Dee French, both of Vidor, and Dollie Warren of Sour Lake, Texas; 29 grandchildren and 29 great grand children. SCOTT, Erie 0. LCAP 6/22/1997 DeQuincy  Funeral arrangements for Erie Opal Scott, 79, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home. She died Saturday in a Corpus Christi.Tx. hospital. SCOTT, Infant LCAP 8/12/1997 Funeral arrangements for Kegan Juan Scott will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. The baby died Thursday, Aug. 7, in a local hospital. SCOTT, Infant LCAP 4\25\1997 Graveside services for Justy Rolonda Scott, infant daughter Mr. and Mrs. Roland Scott Lake Charles, will be at 2 p. today, April 25, in Goos Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hixson Funeral Home. The infant died Tuesday April 22, 1997, in a local hospital. SCOTT, infant LCAP 4\23\1997 Funeral arrangements for Justyce Rolanda Scott, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Scott, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. The infant died Tuesday in a local hospital. SCOTT, Thomas LCAP 12/13/1997 Funeral arrangements for Thomas Scott, 96, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a Pasadena, Texas, hospital. SCOTT, Thomas T. Sr. LCAP 12/15/1997 Funeral services for Thomas T. Scott Sr., 96, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, in Evergreen Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from noon Tuesday in the church. Mr. Scott died Thursday, Dec. 11, 1997, in a Pasadena, Texas, hospital. A native of Port Barre, he lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church where he served as deacon, Sunday School teacher, choir member and usher. Survivors include one son, Thomas Scott Jr. of Sarasota, Fla.; one daughter, Mrs. Ella Boney of Houston, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Ethel Sam of Houston, Texas; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. SCOTT, Tracy G. LCAP 3\20\1997 DeQuincy--Funeral services for Tracy G. Scott, 38, will I be at 3 p.m. Friday, March 21, in Hargrove Pentecostal Church. The Revs. David Henagan, David Kennon and Charles Braneff will officiate. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery under direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Friday in the church. Mr. Scott died at 1:10 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 1997, in a New Orleans hospital. A lifelong resident of DeQuincy, he was a graduate of DeQuincy High School and Delta Technological Institute. He was employed as a draftsman with Walk-Haydel and Associates. He was a member of Home Business Association. Survivors are one brother, Jimmy Wayne Scott of DeQuincy one sister, Missy Scott Spears of Beaumont, Texas; his mothe Lenora K. Scott of DeQuincy: his father, Jerry Scott of Houma, and his paternal grandmother, Erie Scott of Corpus Christi, Texas. SCRIPTURE, George W. LCAP 1/4/1997 Moss Bluff - Memorial services for George W. Scripture, 79, will be at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan 6, in St. Patrick Substance Abuse Recovery Center under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. The rev. Dan Blake will officiate. Mr.Scripture died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1997 in Lake Charles. A native of Lake Charles, he was former owner and operator of the Bottle Shop. Survivors are three daughters, Phyllis Hodgkins of Baton Rouge, Glenda Henson of Mammoth Springs, Ark., and Peggy Richard of Memphis, Tenn.; seven grand-children; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the St. Patrick Substance Abuse Recover Center in Moss Bluff, the family said. SCRIPTURE, George W. LCAP 1/5/1997 Memorial services for George W.Scripture, 79, will be at 5 pm Monday, Jan. 6, in St. Patrick Substance Abuse Recovery Center in Moss Bluff. Dan Blake will officiate. Mr. Scripture died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1997, in Lake Charles. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was former owner and operator of the Bottle Shop. Survivors are three daughters, Phyllis Hodgkins of Baton Rouge, Gay Henson of Mammoth Spring, Ark., and Peggy Richard of Memphis, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the St. Patrick Substance Abuse Recover Center in Moss Bluff, the family said. SEAFORD, Edna S. LCAP 1/10/1997 Oxford, N.C. - Funeral services for Edna Smith Seaford, 89, mother - of Rodney "Doug" Seaford of Sulphur; will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, in Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Burial will be in, the church cemetery under direction of Gentry-Newell and Vaughan Home. Mrs. Seaford died Thursday, Jan. 9, 1997 in the Eden, N.C., hospital. SEAGRAVES, Allen LCAP 4\6\1997 Jennings Funeral services for Allen "Jack" Seagrave 84, will be at 10 a.m. Monday April 7, in the Miguez Funera Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Seagraves died at 5:40 am, Saturday, April 5, 1997, in the Jennings hospital. SEAVERSON, Charles LCAP 8/28/1997 DeRidder - Funeral arrangements for Charles "Chuck" Seaverson, 58, will be announced by BeauregardVernon Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in his residence. SEAVERSON, Charles LCAP 8/31/1997 DeRidder - Memorial services for Charles Oliver "Chuck" Seaverson, 58, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, in the Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. I Mr. Seaverson died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 1997, in his DeRidder residence. SEGURA, Dorothy T LCAP 1/12/1997 Funeral arrangements for Dorothy Thibodeaux Segura, 77, will be announced -by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 5:30 p.m. Saturday in a local hospital. SEGURA, Johnny, Mrs. LCAP 1/13/1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Johnny (Dorothy Thibodeaux) Segura, 77, will be at 1:30 pm today, Jan.13, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Pete Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 am - 1:15pm in the funeral home. Mre. Segura died at 5:30 pm Saturday, Jan. 11,1997, in a local hospital. A native of Cameron Parish, she lived in Lake Charles for 50 years. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of St. Margaret Catholic Church for over 35 years. Survivors are her husband; three sons, Lionel V. And Leo J. Thibodeaux, both of Lake Charles. And David Lunn Thibodeaux of Bricktown, N.J.; one daughter, Donelda Gauthreaux of Lake Charles; two stepsons, Johnny Segura Jr. of Lake Charles and James Michael Segura of Longview, Texas; three stepdaughters, Patricia Nash of Monroe, Mary Landry and Theresa George, both of Lake Charles; three sisters Lillie Ellender and Eva Jane Newell, both of Lake Charles, and Elaine Hebert of Sweetlake, 33 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. SEIDENBERG, Dr. Murray LCAP 2/15/1998 Funeral services for Murray Seidenberg, DDS, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, in Temple Sinai. Rabbi Jennifer Weiner will officiate. The body will be cremated under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Dr. Seidenberg died at 6:27 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. He was native of Kiev, Russia, he had lived in Lake Charles the past 21 years. He had served in the Army during World War II. A graduate of Indiana University and Loyola School of Dentistry in New Orleans, he had been an oral surgeon for over 50 years. Survivors are his wife, Edith Lanes Seidenberg; one son, Josh Seidenberg of Lake Charles; one daughter, Tara Seidenberg of Lake Charles; and one sister, Joyce Spitz of New Jersey. SEIDENBERG, Dr. Murry LCAP 2/15/1998 Funeral arrangements for Dr. Murry Seidenberg, 77, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died Friday in a Lake Charles hospital. SELF, Brett Danyelle-Alene LCAP 11/11/1997 Leesville -- Funeral services for Brett Danyelle-Alene Self, infant daughter of David and Angie Self of Anacoco, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne Squyres will officiate. Burial will be in Self Cemetery in Hornbeck. Visitation is from 1 p.m. today. The infant died Saturday, Nov. 8, 1997, in the Leesville hospital. Survivors are her parents; one sister, Kenee Elizabeth-Louise Self; paternal grandfather, Max Self; maternal grandparents, Bennie and Janet Maddox, all of Anacoco; paternal great-grandparents, George Banning of Liberty, Texas, and Mrs. Wyoma Self of Hornbeck; maternal great-grandparents, Mrs. Juanice Williams of Anacoco and Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Maddox of Rosepine; and her maternal great-great-grandparents, Raleigh and Lydia Williams of Anacoco, and Mrs. Mabel Irene Lovitt of Blue Lake, Calif. SELF, Harry G. Mrs.LCAP 5\20\1997 Singer - Funeral services for Mrs. Harry G. (Jacqueline Perkins) Self, 65, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, in Good Hope Baptist Church. The Rev. Jerry Hext will officiate. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake. Visitation is from 3-10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Mrs. Self died Sunday, May 18, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Singer, she wasn a longtime resident of Westlake. She was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Harry G. Self Jr. of Hanford, Calif., and Robert E. Self of Lake Charles; two daughters, Edith Self Cady and Mary Elizabeth Self, both of Lake Jackson, Texas; two sisters, Barbara Self and Greta Magel, both of Singer; her mother, Cora Marie Perkins of Singer; and four grandchildren. SELF, Zilla Ann LCAP 1/21/1997 Anacoco - Funeral services for Zilla Ann Self, 96, will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 21, in Anacoco Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Self Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Self died Sunday, Jan. 19, 1997, in the Leesville hospital. SELLERS Louis W. LCAP 3/5/1997 Funeral arrangements for Louis Wayne Sellers, 63, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 3 a.m. Sunday in his residence. SELLERS Louis W. LCAP 3/6/1997 Funeral services for Louis Wayne Sellers, 63, will be at 11 a.m. today, March 6, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Flowers will officiate.. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mr. Sellers died at 3 a.m. Sunday, March 2, 1997, in his resi- dence. A native of Indianola, Miss., he had lived in Lake Charles since 1957. A Marine veteran of the Korean War, he received many medals and citations, including the Purple Heart, and was a member of VFW Post 2130, W.B. Williamson American Legion Post l, DAV, Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 106 and First Baptist Church of Lake Charles. Survivors are his wife, Erma Lee Smith Sellers; two sons, ers of Sulphur four brothers, Quinton Sellers of Cleveland, Miss., and Frank Donald, Billy Roger and Alvin Gable Se11ers, all of Dallas; two sisters, Mrs. Gene (Winnie) Cromley and Mrs. Ben D. (Betty JO) Lewis, both of Jackson, Miss.; and five grandchildren. .. SELLERS Mathew Cole LCAP 11/2/1997 Kirbyville, Texas -- Graveside services for Mathew Cole Sellers, 1, of DeQuincy, will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 3, in Trout Creek Cemetery. Arrangements are by Colonial Funeral Home. He died at 9:20 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 1997, in the DeQuincy hospital. SEMIEN, Welton LCAP 1/23/1997 Funeral services for Welton Semien, 64, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan 24, from St Henry Catholic Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under direction of King's Funeral Home. Mr. Semien died at 8:16 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20.1997, in a local hospital. SEMIEN, Welton LCAP 1/22/1997 Funeral arrangements for Welton Semien, 54, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. SENEGAL, Jon B. LCAP 4\19\1997 Eunice -Funeral services for Jon Berchman Joffrey "Shorty" Senegal, 70, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 21, from St. Mathilda Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Mathilda Cemetery under the direction of Ownd-Thomas Funeral Home. Mr. Sengal died Thursday, April 17,1997. SENSAT, Lance A. LCAP 6/29/1997 Funeral services for Lance A. Sensat, 65, will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, June 30, in Johnson Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Emmit Wren will officiate. Burial will be in the Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Sensat died Saturday, June 28,1997, in a local hospital. A native of Iowa, he had lived in Lake Ch~rles most of his life. He worked as a welder for Mike Hooks Inc. arid retired after 20 years of service. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and had received two Bronze Stars, the United Nations Service Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation and the Army of Occupation Medals. Survivors include four sons, Larry Sensat of Moss Bluff, Kiwi Sensat and Rickie Sensat, both of Lake Charles, and Warren Sensat of DeQuincy; one daughter, Vicki Sensat of Sulphur. three brothers, Murphy Sensat of Sulphur, Russell Sensat of Ragley and Ronnie Sensat of Moss Bluff., one sister, Shirley Phelps of Lake Charles; his mother, Agnes Sensat of Moss Bluff., and five granohildren. SENSAT, Waiter LCAP 7/1/1997 Welsh  Funeral services for Walter Sensat, 86, will be at 2 p.m. today, July 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Revs. Larry Maxwell and Walter L. Sensat will officiate. Burial will be in Sensat Cemetery in Egan. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Mr. Sensat died Sunday, June 29, 190, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Egan, he lived in Texas for 45 years before moving back to Louisiana ive years ago. He was a retired farmer and a construction superintendent and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Welsh. Survivors include his wife, Alma Smith Sensat; two sons Walter Sensat Jr. of Gattes Cove and Walter Lee Sensat of East Bernard,, Texas; four daughters, Audry Reed ol Hackberry, Margret Janice Kienboun of Spokane, Wash. and Shirley Sensat and Jud~ Myers, both of Brenham. Texas; three stepsons, Huiel Cormier of Sulphur. Mathey Cormier of Seadrift, Texas, ane, Herbert Cormier of Port Lavaca, Texas; one stepdaughter, Wilma Fontenot of Welsh, one brother, Calvin Sensat of Egan; five sisters, Glady Janis~ of Kinder, Elia Milligan of Seadrift, Vernice Heinchee 6 Jennings, Fern Robinson of New Orleans and Florenc. Woods of Lafayette; 34 grand children; and 53 greatgrand children. SENSAT, Walter LCAP 6/30/1997 Welsh - Funeral services for Walter Sensat, 86, will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Larry Maxwell and Walter L. Sensat will officiate. Burial will be in Sensat Cemetery in Egan, under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3:30-9 p.m, today and from 9 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Sensat died Sunday, June 29, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Egan, he lived Texas 45 years before moved to Louisiana five years ago. He was a member of the First Bap Church, a retired farmer retired construction superitendent. Survivors include two sons; Walter Sensat Jr. of Gattes C and Walter Lee Sensat of E Bernard, Texas; four daught Audrey Reed of Hackbei Margret Janice Kienbour, Spokane, Wash., Shirley Ser and Judy Myers, both Brenham, Texas; three stepsons; Huiet Cormier of Sulphur; Mathew Cormier of Seadrift Texas, and Herbert Cormier of Port Lavaca, Texas; one stepdaughter, Wilina Fontenot; one brother, Calvin Sensat of Egan; five sisters, G1ddys Janis Kinder, Elia Milligan of Sea~ Vernice Heinchee of Jenni Fern Robinson of New Orleans and Florence Woods of Lafayette; 34 grandchildren; and 53 great-grandchildren. SENSAT, Agnes D. LCAP 11/8/1997 Moss Bluff - Funeral services for Agnes Dupont Sensat, 86, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9 in Hixson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. The Rev Emmit Wrenn will officiate. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a/m/ - 10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m., Sunday. Mrs. Sensat died at 5:15 a.m. Friday, Nov.7,1997, in a Lake Charles care center. A native of Rayne she had lived in the Lake Charles/Moss Bluff area for many years. She was a charter member of Bethel Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for over 30 years. She was also a member of Moss Bluff Bible Church. Survivors include three sons, Murphy Sensat of Sulphur, Russell Sensat of Ragley, and Ronnie Sensat of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Shirley S. Phelps of Lake Charles; one sister, Addie Tarver of Lake Charles; 30 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren SENSAT, Joseph Grant LCAP 11/14/1997 Jennings -- Funeral arrangements for Joseph Grant Sensat, 62, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings. He died at 10:31 p.m. Tuesday, in a Florida medical center. SHAFER, Winnie C. LCAP 8/27/1997 Westlake - Funeral services for Winnie C. Shafer, 90, will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28. in Hixson Funeral Home. Deacon Dan Landry will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemeterv. Visitation will be from 3-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Shafer died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 1997, in a Lake Charles care center. A native of Westlake, she had lived in Anacoco for a number of Survivors include two sons, Jack N. Shafer of Anacoco and Gordon L. Shafer of Whitehouse, Texas; two daughters, Ann Marie Russell of St. Joseph arid Sybil Floris Miller of Lake Charles; 15 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren SHAHEEN, Harry L. Dr.LCAP 3\23\1997 DeQuincy Funeral services for Dr. Harry L. Shaheen M.D., 70, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 24, from Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. The Rev. John Blumm will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Snider Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m- 10 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. Monday in the church. Dr. Shaheen died at 5 p.m. Friday, March 21, at his residence. A native of Lake Charles and a resident of and physician in DeQuincy for 35 years, he was a World War II Navy veteran, having served in the Pacific in 1943. He attended McNeese State University and Baylor University, graduated from LSU School of Medicine, and interned at T.E. Schumpert in Shreveport. A member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church, he was a former member of the Calcasieu Parish Medical Association, founder and medical director of Sara Inc., medical director of Maranatha Home Health, track doctor at Delta Downs, a deputy coroner for two decades, and had most recently served as medical director of Allen Parish Correctional Institute. Survivors are his wife, Sara Pat Shaheen of DeQuincy; three sons, Louis Shaheen II of Granbury, Texas, Harry Louis Shaheen Jr. of DeQuincy, and David Edward Shaheen of Lake Charles; two daughters, Sharon Shaheen, of Santa Fe, N.M., and Laura Shaheen Brown of DeQuincy; one brother, Edward Shaheen of Lake Charles; three sisters, Virginia Shaheen Khoury of Longview, Texas, Mary Shaheen Tanous and Theresa Shaheen Boudreaux both of Lake Charles; and nine grandchildren SHAHEEN, Harry L. Dr. LCAP 3\22\1997 DeQuincy Funeral arrangements for Dr. Harry L Shaheen, 70, will be announced by Snider Funeral home. He died in his residence at 5 p.m. Friday. SHAHEEN, Harry L. Dr. LCAP 3\22\1997DeQuincy Funeral arrangements for Dr. Harry L Shaheen, 70, will be announced by Snider Funeral home. He died in his residence at 5 p.m. Friday. SHAKIR, Ellery Mrs. LCAP 7/25/1997 Funeral services for Lake. Charles native Mrs. Ellery (Bertie Mitchell Thibodeaux) 29, of Fort Irvin,Ca. will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 26, in Combre Funeral Home. The Rev. Leonard Wilson officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Chapel Combre Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Shakir died Saturday, July 19, 1997, in a Lomo Linda, Calif., hospital. She was a graduate of Washington-Marion High School and a member of Refuge Temple Church. Survivors include her husband, one daughter, Eboni Shakir of Fort Irvin; six brothers, Meldon, Wilton and Ernest Thibodeaux and Adrain Brown and Cornell White, all of Lake Charles, and Benjamin Griffin of Fort Leavenworth, Kan.; four sisters, Darlene Brown, Paulette Prater, Avello, Charles 'and Norvello, Thibodeaux, all of Lake Charles; her father,Willie "Bob" Young of Lake Charles; and her mother, Mary Louise Thibodeaux of Lake Charles. SHAMSIE, Sahid C. LCAP 9/10/1997 Funeral services for Sahid Carol Shamsie, 68, will be at 4 p.m. today, Sept. 10, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Nick Abraham will officiate. Burial with full military honors will be in Consolata Cemetery. SHAMSIE, Sahid Carol LCAP 9/9/1997 Funeral arrangements for Sahid Carol Shamsie, 68, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. He died at 3:48 p.m. Monday in a local hospital. SHARP, J.W. Sr. LCAP 12/4/1997 DeRidder -- Funeral services for J.W. Sharp Sr., 69, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, in Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Mr. Sharp died at 3:44 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1997, in the DeRidder hospital. SHATTUCK, Minnie Laura LCAP 12/15/1997 Funeral services for Minnie Laura Shattuck, 70, will be at 10 a.m.Tuesday, Dec. 16, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. David Whitlock will officiate. Burial will be in Sallier Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Shattuck died at 7:20 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Hot Springs, Ark., she was a Lake Charles resident since 1962. She was a member of the First Baptist church and a charter member of the South Lake Charles Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Jack Shattuck; one son, Dwin Shattuck of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Sharon Lacy of Dry Creek and Alecia Wever of Ragley; one brother, Ernest Hinkle of Corpus Christi, Texas; one sister, Florence White of Hot Springs, Ark.; and six grandchildren. SHAW, Arrahwarma Mrs.LCAP 4\19\1997 Funeral arrangements for Arrahawanna Shaw, 75, will be announced by Hixon Funeral Home. She died at 6:40 p.m. Friday in a local hospital. SHAW, A.W. LCAP 4\9\1997 Leesville Funeral seRvices for A.W. "Artie" Shaw, 6 will be at 2 p.m. today, April 9, BeauregardVernon Funeral Home. Burial will be held at a later date. Mr. Shaw died Sunday, Apr 6, 1997, in his residence. SHAW, Arrahwanna Mrs.LCAP 4\20\1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Arrahwanna (Mickey) Shaw, 75, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 20, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Kyle will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Mrs. Shaw died at 6:40 p.m. Friday, April 18, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Chickasha, Okla., and a longtime resident of Lake Charles, she was a past member of Trinity Baptist Church and the Ladies Golf Association of Lake Charles. Memorials may be made to the Trinity Baptist Church Building Fund, the family said. SHEFFIELD, Maphel LCAP 3/12/1997 Jennings- Funeral services for Maphel Elizabeth Sheffield, 18, of Lacassine will be at 2 p.m. today, March l2, from St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home.Visitation will be from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Tuesday.Miss Sheffield died at 11:20 a.m. Monday, March 10, 1997, in her home. A lifelong resident of Lacassine, she was a senior at Lacassine High School and played on the girl's basketball team. She was a member of the Catholic church.Survivors are one sister, Jennifer Ann Young of Lacassine; four brothers, J.T. Sheffield of Denver, Colo., John Sheffield of Nacogdoches, Texas. Chris Sheffield Jones of Waco, Texas, and Jesse Powers of Lacassine; her parents, James A. and Mary Ann Sheffield of Lacassine; her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Dallas (Rose) McCormick of Lacassine; and er paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Sheffield Blythewood f Woodville, Texas. SHEFFIELD, Maphel LCAP 3/12/1997 Jennings- Funeral services for Maphel Elizabeth Sheffield, 18, of Lacassine will be at 2 p.m. today, March l2, from St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home.Visitation will be from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Tuesday.Miss Sheffield died at 11:20 a.m. Monday, March 10, 1997, in her home. A lifelong resident of Lacassine, she was a senior at Lacassine High School and played on the girl's basketball team. She was a member of the Catholic church.Survivors are one sister, Jennifer Ann Young of Lacassine; four brothers, J.T. Sheffield of Denver, Colo., John Sheffield of Nacogdoches, Texas. Chris Sheffield Jones of Waco, Texas, and Jesse Powers of Lacassine; her parents, James A. and Mary Ann Sheffield of Lacassine; her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Dallas (Rose) McCormick of Lacassine; and her paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Sheffield Blythewood f Woodville, Texas. SHEFFIELD, Mrs. Felton LCAP 2/18/1997 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Felton 1. "Toy" Sheffield, 70, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 2:30 p.m. Monday in a local hospital. SHEFFIELD, Mrs. Felton LCAP 2/19/1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Felton (Toy Irene) Sheffield, 70, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, from Our Lady Queen of I Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Whitney Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6 p.m.; and from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Sheffield died at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, 1997, in a Lake SE Charles hospital. A native of Colquitt, Ga., she had lived in Lake Charles the last 22 years. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and a former member of the Southside Home Demonstration Club. Survivors are her husband; one son, Allen Sheffield of Lake Charles; three daughters, Patricia Ann Harris of Alexandria, Mable LaFargue and Susan Pauley, both of Lake Charles; three brothers, Robert and Joseph (Joe) Smith of Tallahassee, Fla., and Jack Smith of Newton, Ga.; and three sisters, Ossie Moss and Barbara Gray, both of Tallahassee, and Ollie Mae McLendon of Cairo, Ga. SHERER, W.C. LCAP 6/29/1997 Sulphur - Funeral services for W.C. Sherer, 71, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, June 30, in the Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Revs. Larry Jimmie Hoffpauir and Michael Howard will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Park. Visitation is from 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Sherer died on Saturday, June 28, 1997, in a Lake Charles care facility. A native of Bonham, Texas, he lived most of his life in Lake Charles. Survivors include seven sons, Jerry Wayne Sherer of Phoenix, Ariz., Michael Sherer of Topeka, Kan., Tommy Lynn Sherer of Westlake, Patrick Boyd Sherer of Orlando, Fla., Donald Sherer and David Sherer, both of Lake Charles, and Rev. Ronald Sherer of Sulphur; one daughter, Mavis Ruth He-berf-of,14a-ke Charles;, twolrothers, Jimmie Barton Sherer of Greenville, Texas, and E.M. Sherer Jr. of Roan Mountain, Tenn.; one sister, Edna Earle Johns of Fort Collins, Colo.; 14 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and five stepgreat-grandchildren. SHIELDS, Rufus L. LCAP 1/21/1997 Funeral services for Rufus L. Shields, 81, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Interment will be in Highland Memory Mausoleum. Visitation is from 5-10 p.m Wednesday and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Shields died Monday, Jan. 20,1997, in Lake Charles. A native of Monette, Ark., he was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He retired as a tech sergeant from the Air Force after 21 years, serving in World War II and the Korean War. He also retired after 15 years of service with Sears Roebuck and Co. He was a 32nd Degree Mason with Scottish Rites at Calcasieu Lodge 400 and was a Shriner and Steward for Habibi Temple. Survivors are his wife, Syble Sheilds; three daughters, Shirley Marrano of Jupiter, Fla., Sharon Erny of Lake Charles and Sallie Conley of Beaumont, Texas; one sister, Lucille Finch of Black Oak, Ark.; and five grandchildren. SHIELDS, Rufus L. LCAP 1/22/1997 Funeral services for Rufus L. Shields, 81, will be at 2 pm Thursday, Jan 23, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Ronnie Estes will officiate. Interment will be in Highland Memory Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 5-10 pm today and from 8 am Thursday. Mr. Shields died Monday, jan 20, 1997, in Lake Charles. A native of Monette, Ark., he was longtime resident of Lake Charles. He reitired as a tech sergeant from the Air Force after 21 years, serving in World War II and the Korean War. He also retired after 15 yeard of service with Sears Roebuck and Co. A member of Boulevard Baptist Church, he served as an usher. He was a 32nd Mason with Scottish Rites at Calcasieu Lodge 400 and was a Shriner and Steward for Habibi Temple. Survivors are his wife, Syble Shields; three daughters, Shirley Marrano of Jupiter, Fla., Sharon Erny of Lake Charles and Sallie Conley of Beaumont, Texas; one sister, Lucille Finch of Black Oak, Ark.; and five grandchildren. Memorial may be made to a charity of choice the family said. SHINNETT, David J. LCAP 5/8/1997 Funeral arrangements for David J. Shinnett, 75, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 7, 1997, in a local hospital. SHINNETT, Davis J. LCAP 5\9\1997 Funeral services for David Shinnett, 75, of 1912 7th St., will be held today, May 9, at 8 p.m. Fondel Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Franklin E. Fondel will officiate. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday with burial at Eastside Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 6 p.m. today. Mr. Shinnett died at 11 am., Wednesday, May 7,1991 a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he was an Army veteran and had retired from the city of Lake Charles after many years of service. I Survivors include his wife Laney Harris Shinnettof Lake Charles; and two daughters, Gretchen Pollard and Dalena Shinnett, both of Lake Charles. SHIRD, Johnnie A. LCAP 7/8/1997 Oakdale Funeral services for Johnnie Andrew Shird 74, will be at 11 a.m. Wednes July 9, in Isrealite Baptist Church. Burial will be Community Cemetery under direction of Thompson Fune Home. Mr. Shird died Wednesd July 2, 1997, in an Alexandria hospital. SHIRD, Johnnie A. LCAP 7/8/1997 Oakdale Funeral services for Johnnie Andrew Shird 74, will be at 11 a.m. Wednes July 9, in Isrealite Baptist Church. Burial will be Community Cemetery under direction of Thompson Fune Home. Mr. Shird died Wednesd July 2, 1997, in an Alexandria hospital. SHIRLEY, Robert W. LCAP 7/6/1997 Leesville Funeral services for Robert W. "Bob' Shirley, 75, will be at 1:30 p.m today, July 6, in Beauregard Vernon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery in Rosepine. Mr. Shirley died Saturday July 5, 1997, in the Leesville hospital. SHORT, Linda Talbere LCAP 12/18/1997 DeRidderÄFuneral .arrangements for Mrs. Linda Talbert Short, 53, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday inthe DeRidder hospital. SHORT, Robert D., Col. LCAP 11/29/1997 Richmond, Va.--Graveside services for retired Col. Robert Dudley Short, 69, brother of Sallie Lawrence of Lake Charles, were at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, in Arlington National Cemetery. Burial was under direction of Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home. Mr. Short died Monday, Nov. 17, 1997, in a Richmond care facility. A resident of Midlothian, Va., he was a retired Army colonel and a member of the Disabled Veterans Association. Additional survivors include his wife, Tomi Short; four children; and three grandchildren. SHORT, Linda T. LCAP 12/19/1997 DeRidder -- Funeral services for Linda Talbert Short, 53, will be at 3 p.m. today, Dec. 19, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Stan Allcorn will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Short died at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 1997, in the Beauregard hospital. She was a graduate of DeRidder High School and an educator, after receiving her master's degree from Northwestern University in Natchitoches. She taught in several area schools and also taught several years in Pennsylvania. She was director of Beauregard Activities Center at the time of her death. She was also a member of First Baptist Church for many years. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Beulah Martin Talbert of DeRidder; two stepchildren, Blanchard Short of Shreveport and Sally Short of Albuquerque, N. M.; and one half-sister, Dorothy Carter of Houston. SHORTER, Annie LCAP 2/4/1997 Funeral services for Annie Ilci Ghortcr, 00, will bc at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, in King's Funeral Home. Burial will in Combre Memorial Park. Mrs. Shorter died Friday, Jan. 31, 1997, in her residence. SHORTER, Annie I. LCAP 2/1/1997 Funeral arrangements for Annie Iles Shorter, 55, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died Friday in her residence. SHOVE, George LCAP 12/14/1997 Hackberry -- Funeral arrangements for George Shove, 62, will be announced by Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Saturday in the Cameron hospital. SHOVE, George B. LCAP 12/16/1997 Sulphur -- Funeral service for George Bynum Shove, 62, were held Monday, Dec. 15, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Revs. David Cloud, J.M. McDonald, and Gerard Little officiated. Burial was in Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Mr. Shove died Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997, in the Cameron hospital. A native of Jennings and a resident of Hackberry the past 40 years, he was employed by Cities Service for 13 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Hackberry where he taught Sunday School for 20 years. He was active with the Boy Scouts for many years and the Hackberry Fire Department. He was a member of the ABBA, the Two-Cylinder Club, the High Noon Lions Club, and the Krewe of Cosmos. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Shove; one son, George E. Shove of Hackberry; two daughters, Kathryn Elizabeth "Bussy" Fontenot of Fenton and Jeanne Marie "Bitsy" Trahan of Grand Chenier; one sister, Jo Anne Dugas of Sulphur; and eight grandchildren. SHOVE, Marie S. Mrs. LCAP 6\1\1997 Sulphur  Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Strudivent Shove .90, will be at 11 a.m.Monday, June 2,in Hixson Funeral home. The Rev. Richard Hoffpaduir will officiate. Burial will be Mimosa Pines Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:30-8 p.m. today and: from 8 A.M. Monday. 'Mrs. Shove died Friday, May 30,1997, in her residence. A native of Jennings, she graduated from Jennings High School and Texas Normal Teachers College in Huntsville. She moved from Jennings to Maplewood in 1942 and along with her husband, Elery, operated Keystone Ranch, Shove's Western Store and the Calcasieu Farm Supply until her retirement in 1983. She was a member of Henning Memorial United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, G. Bymum Shove of Hackberry; one daughter,, Jo Anne Dugas of'Sulphur, five grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren. SHREWSBERRY, Cecil R. Jr. LCAP 1/29/1997 Funeral services for Cecil Rosco Shrewsberry Jr., 63, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Rick McClain will officiate. The body will be cremated. Visitation will be from 3-10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mr. Shrewsberry died at 9:14 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27,1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Odd, W. Va., he had lived in Lake Charles since 1954. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War and retired as a lab supervisor from CONDEA Vista after 34 years. He was a member of Fourth Avenue Church of God and Calcasieu 400 Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite. Survivors are his wife, Nell Jean Shrewsberry; two sons, Keith D. and Cecil R. Shrewsberry III, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, William C. Shrewsberry of Denham Springs and David Shrewsberry of Shady Springs, W. Va.; one sister, Gay Thompson of Ocala, Fla.; his stepmother, Ethel Shrewsberry of Altoona, Fla.; and three grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Fourth Avenue Church of God in Lake Charles, with designation for future growth of the church, the family said. SHULTZ, Frances M. LCAP 1/20/1997 Jennings - Funeral arrangements for Frances Myers Shultz, 78, will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. She died 4:25 p.m. Sunday in her residence. SIGGIO, Victor LCAP 7/11/1997 Funeral services for Victor Siggio, 58, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12 in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation is from 310 p.m, today, with a Scripture service; 6 p.m.,, and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mr. Siggio died Wednesday July 9,1997, in the DeRidder hospital. A native of Ville Platte and Lake Charles resident since 1957, he was owner and operator of Roundup Recreation Center for many years. Survivors include one daughter, Vicky Siggio Mosier of Longville; his mother, Hazel Siggio of Lake Charles. his maternal grandmother Eula MeGee of Lafayette; and two grandchildren. SIGGIO, Victor LCAP 7/11/1997 Funeral services for Victor Siggio, 58, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12 in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne LeBleu will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation is from 310 p.m, today, with a Scripture service; 6 p.m.,, and from 8 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Mr. Siggio died Wednesday July 9,1997, in the DeRidder hospital. A native of Ville Platte and Lake Charles resident since 1957, he was owner and operator of Roundup Recreation Center for many years. Survivors include one daughter, Vicky Siggio Mosier of Longville; his mother, Hazel Siggio of Lake Charles. his maternal grandmother Eula MeGee of Lafayette; and two grandchildren. SIGLER, Audrey H. LCAP 3/12/1997 Elizabeth_Funeral services for Audrey Ann Houston Zigler, 90, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 12, in the First United Methodist Church.The Revs. L.J. Marcel and Steve Caraway and Curt Iles will officiate. Burial will be in Hampton Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Horne in Oakdale.Visitation is from ]0 a.m.today in the church. Mrs. Sigler died Monday, March 10.1997. in a Lake Charles hospital.Survivors are one son, Edmuth Dale Sigler of Lake Charles; two daughters, Anita S. Tarasiewicz of Lake Charles and Glenda S. Hagan of Dry Creek; one brother, Elbert Houston of Pitkin; three sisters, Esthe Williams, Myrtle Golemon of Lake Charles, and Vivian Nevil of Kinder: five grandchildlren and 11 great-grandchildren SIGLER, Audrey H. LCAP 3/12/1997 Elizabeth_Funeral services for Audrey Ann Houston Zigler, 90, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 12, in the First United Methodist Church.The Revs. L.J. Marcel and Steve Caraway and Curt Iles will officiate. Burial will be in Hampton Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Horne in Oakdale.Visitation is from ]0 a.m.today in the church. Mrs. Sigler died Monday, March 10.1997. in a Lake Charles hospital.Survivors are one son, Edmuth Dale Sigler of Lake Charles; two daughters, Anita S. Tarasiewicz of Lake Charles and Glenda S. Hagan of Dry Creek; one brother, Elbert Houston of Pitkin; three sisters, Esthe Williams, Myrtle Golemon of Lake Charles, and Vivian Nevil of Kinder: five grandchildlren and 11 great-grandchildren SIMMIEN, Ella M. Mrs. LCAP 7/26/1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Mae "Maw, Maw" Simmien, 66, were at 7 p.m. Friday, July 25, in King's Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim Goodly officiated. Dismissal will be at 9 a.m today, July 26, with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas. Mrs. Simmien died Friday, July 18,1997, in her residence. A native of Eunice and a resi dent of Lake Charles for 12 years, she was a. member of St. Latilda Catholic Church in Eunice. Survivors include two daugh ters, Mrs. Rose Shillow of Lake Charles and Mrs. Louella Coward of Beaumont; one step-son, Rochell Shillow of DeRdidder, eight grandchildren;, and nine great-grandchildren. SIMMONS, Joseph Jr. LCAP 6/13/1997 Westlake  Gravegide vices for Joseph Simmons Jr.,, of Lake Charles, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, in Perkins Cemetery under direction of James Funeral Home. Mr Simmons died Thursday June 5, 1997, in his residence. SIMMONS, Joseph Sr LCAP 6/14/1997 Westlake  Graveside services for Joseph Simmons Sr., 43. of Lake Charles will be at 10 a m. today, June 14, in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of James Funeral Home. Mr. Simmons died Thursctay, June 5,1997, in his residence. SIMMONS, Joseph Sr. LCAP 6\6\1997 Funeral arrangements Joseph Simmons Sr., 43, will announced by James Fum Home. He died Thursday in his residence. SIMMONS, Margaret LCAP 3\31\1997 Funeral arrangements for Margaret Simmons, 63, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 2:50 p.m. Sunday in her residence. SIMMONS, Margaret LCAP 3\31\1997 Funeral arrangements for Margaret Simmons, 63, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 2:50 p.m. Sunday in her residence. SIMMONS, Ray Mrs. LCAP 4\2\1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Ray (Mickey Doyle) Simmons, 63, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Eddie Simmons will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 38 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Simmons died at 2:50 p.m. Sunday, March 30, 1997, in her residence. A native of Kinder and a Lake Charles resident for many years, she lived in Slidell 30 years before returning to Lake Charles a year ago. A graduate of Lake Charles High School, she attended McNeese State University. She was an executive secretary for C and R Exploration in New Orleans. Survivors are her husband; one son, Raymond Brett Simmons of Mandeville; one daughter, Tamara Rae Rosse of Kent, Conn.; one brother, Robert Mike Doyle of Lake Charles; two sisters, Elizabeth S. Wiggins and Correze Ray, both of Lake Charles, her mother, Correze G. Watkins of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren. SIMMONS, Robert Sr. ,Mrs. LCAP 12/8/1997 Westlake -- Funeral services for Mrs. Robert (Marie "Pete") Simmons Sr., 68, of Sulphur will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 8, in Lake Area worship Center. The Rev. W.H. Yarborough will officiate. The body was donated to medical science. Mrs. Simmons died Sunday, Dec. 7, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Merryville, she had lived in Sulphur for 45 years. Survivors are her husband; one son, Robert Simmons Jr. of Sulphur; two daughters, Brenda Akers of Sulphur and Lillian Viator or Westlake; one brother, Tommy Moore of Houston, Texas; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. SIMMONS,. Oline C.Mrs. LCAP 3\26\1997 Funeral services for Oline Cooper Simmons, 84,wii be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 27 from Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Irving DeBlanc officiate. Burial will be Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m p.m. today, with a rosary at ' p.m.; and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Simmons died at 10 p.m. Monday, March 24,1997, a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Elton and a resident of Lake Charles since 1934 she had retired from Calcasieu Parish School Board after 28 years of service. She worked for the first Doctor of Pathology in Lake Charles. She was a member of W. B. Williamson American Legion Post 1 Auxiliary and ST. Margaret Catholic Church. Survivors one daughter, M rs. Donald (Elaine Cooper) Fontenot of Lake Charles; three grandchiIdren; and four greatgrandchidren. SIMON, Mrs. Hazel L. LCAP 9/10/1997 GUEYDAN -- Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel L. Simon, 79, will be at 1 p.m today, Sept. 10, from St. Peter's Church. Burial will be in Gueydan Cemetery Mausoleum under the direction If Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Simon died at 10:20 p.m. Monday Sept. 8, 1997, in a Lafayette hospital. SIMON, Christine Mae LCAP 7/8/1997 Sulphur Funeral service br Christine Mae Simon, 21, of Hackberry will be, at 2 p.m today, July 8, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Gerald Little will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m in the church. in Sulphur. A native of H.ouma, she was member of First Baptist Church of Hackberry. 1 Survivors include one daugh ter, Destiny Simon of Hackbprry one brother, Rodney L. Simon Carlyss; her father, Larry I Simon; her mother, Gracr ' Simon; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roger L Simon; and her grandmother Mae Welch, all of Hackberry. SIMON, Christine Mae LCAP 7/8/1997 Sulphur Funeral service br Christine Mae Simon, 21, of Hackberry will be, at 2 p.m today, July 8, in Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Gerald Little will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. in the church. in Sulphur. A native of H.ouma, she was member of First Baptist Church of Hackberry. 1 Survivors include one daugh ter, Destiny Simon of Hackbprry one brother, Rodney L. Simon Carlyss; her father, Larry I Simon; her mother, Gracr ' Simon; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roger L Simon; and her grandmother Mae Welch, all of Hackberry. SIMON, Ernest Mrs. LCAP 6\1\1997 Funeral services for Mrs. (Lorena) Simon,70, will, be at 7 p.m. today, June 1, in Zion Tabernacle Baptist Church. The Rev. Jimmy R. Stevens will officiate.Dismissal be 10 a.rn. Monday with burial in Combre Memorail Park under the direction,of Combre Funerat Home. Visitation lafrom 57 pm.today, with Eastern Star Rites at 6p.m. in the church. Mrs Simon died, Wednesday, May 28, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a member of Zion Tabernacle Baptist church where she was a member of the Kitchen Committee, a supervisor of the Program Committee, and a member of Nickel a Day Ministry. Survivors include her husband; one stepdaughter, Lisa Williams, of Lake Charles; one brother, Jerry Johnson on Lake Charles; one sister , Mrs Beulah Huddleston of Houston; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. SIMON, James B. LCAP 11/25/1997 Kaplan -- Funeral services for James B. Simon, 66, of Lake Charles will be at 3 p.m. today, Nov. 25, in Vincent Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Eleazar will officiate. Burial will be in Kaplan Cemetery. Visitation is from 10:30 a.m. Mr. Simon died at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, 1997, in Hayes. A native of Kaplan, he lived in Lake Charles for the past 43 years. He worked for South Central Bell and Bell South as a cable repairman for 37 years. He was a member of the Communications Workers of America Local 3407 and the Telephone Pioneers of America. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and was a lifetime member of VFW Post 2130. He was past president and member of the Cajun French Music Association. Survivors include his wife, Renola Broussard Simon; two daughters, Drusilla Sonnier and Charmaine Gorham, both of Moss Bluff; two brothers, Wilbe Simon of Kaplan and Johnny Simon of Bridge City, Texas; four sisters, Leona Broussard, Eula Roche, Umae Gaspard and Mitha Abshire, all of Kaplan; and five grand- children. SIMON, Lester LCAP 6\6\1997 Jennings - Funeral services for Lester Simon, 64, wil at 10 a.m. today, June 6, Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Simon died at 9:28 p Tuesday, June 3, 1997, in Jennings hospital. SIMON, Mrs. Ernest LCAP 5\29\1997 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ernest (Lorena) Simon 70, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Wednesday in a local hospital. SIMON, Allison LCAP 6\1\1997 Jennings  Funeral services for Allison Lawrence "Te. Neg" Simon, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 2, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Mausoleum Cemetery in Crowley. Mr. Simon died at 2 a.m. .Saturday, May 31, 1997, In his reidence. SIMON, Christine LCAP 7/6/1997 Sulphur Funeral arrangements for Christine Simon, 21, o' Hackberry will be announced by Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. She died Friday. SIMON, James B. LCAP 11/24/1997 Kaplan -- Funeral services for James B. Simon, 66, of Lake Charles will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, in Vincent Funeral Home. The Rev. Deacon Paul Eleazar will officiate. Burial will be in Kaplan Cemetery. Visitation is from 2-10 p.m. today, with a 6 p.m. scripture service in Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles; and from 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Kaplan funeral home. Mr. Smith died at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, 1997, in Hayes. A native of Kaplan, he lived in Lake Charles for the past 43 years. He worked for Southcentral Bell and Bell South as a cable repairman for 37 years.He was a member of the Communications Workers of America Local 3407 and the Telephone Pioneers of America. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and was a lifetime member of VFW Post 2130. He was past president and member of the Cajun French Music Association. Survivors include his wife, Renola Broussard Simon; two daughters, Drusilla Sonnier and Charmaine Gorham, both of Moss Bluff; two brothers, Wilbe Simon of Kaplan and Johnny Simon of Bridge City, Texas; four sisters, Leona Broussard, Eula Roche, Umae Gaspard and Mitha Abshire, all of Kaplan; and five grandchildren. SIMONDS, Marie LCAP 9/6/1997 KINDER - Funeral arrangements for Marie Simonds, 69, will be announced by Ardoin's Funeral Home. She died Friday in a Lake Charles hospital. SIMONDS, Marie LCAP 9/7/1997 KINDER - Funeral services for Marie Simonds, 69, will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 7, in Ardoin's Funeral Home. The Rev. Mark Land will officiate. Burial will be in Green Oaks Cemetery. Visitation is until service time. Mrs. Simonds died Friday, Sept. 5, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. She was a native of the Kinder area. Survivors include two sons, Ricky and Ronnie Simonds of Kinder; one brother, Dave Trahan of Keithville; two grandchildren-, and two great-grandchildren. SIMONEAUX, Huey C. LCAP 4\29\1997 Ville Platte Funeral sevices for Huey Charles Simoneaux II,24, of Lafayette,, will be at 2 p.m. today, April 29, from Queen of All Saints Catholic church. The Rev. Gil Dutel will officiate. Burial will be in Gates of Heaven Cemetery under direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 7 a.m. A rosary was said Monday. Mr. Simoneaux died at 11:1 a.m. Wednesday, April 23,1997 in Maurice. A graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Ville Platte and McNeese State University. Lake Charles, he was a salesman for Helena Chemical Co. Survivors are his wife, Stacy Shirley Simoneaux; one siste Suzette Simoneaux: Gary of Ville Platte; and his parents, Huey and Sylvia Simoneaux: of Ville Platte. Memorials may be made to scholarship fund in his name through the McNeese Foundatiod, the family said. SIMS, Lawrence LCAP 7/22/1997 Funeral services for Lawrence "Bill" Sims, 79, of 1481 Third St., will be at 8 p.m. today July 2, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. Dismissal", will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Sims died at 1:20 a.m. Sunday, July 20,1997, in a local hospital. SIMS, Lawrence LCAP 7/21/1997 Funeral arrangements for Lawrence Sims, 79, of 1481 Third St., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 3:27 a.m. Sunday in the Jennings hospital. SIMS, Lawrence LCAP 7/21/1997 Funeral arrangements for Lawrence Sims, 79, of 1481 Third St., will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel. He died at 3:27 a.m. Sunday in the Jennings hospital. SINEGAL, Joseph L. LCAP 12/7/1997 Jennings -- Funeral services for Joseph Lee Sinegal, 67, will be at 8 p.m. today, Dec. 7, in St. Paul Baptist Church. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Benevolent Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Mr. Sinegal died Monday, Dec. 1, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. SINEGAL, Eula S.,Mrs. LCAP 11/1/1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Eula Bee Stagg Sinegal of 1720Mill St. will be at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 1, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. Mrs. Sinegal died at 9:59 a.m. Friday, Oct.24, in a local hospital. SINEGAL, Joseph LCAP 12/3/1997 Funeral arrangements for Joseph Sinegal, 69, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. He died Monday in a local hospital. SINGLETARY, Willie LCAP 8/17/1997 DeRidder - Funeral services for Willie Singletary will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, in Redeemer Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under direction of Colonial Funeral Home. He died at 9:05 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16,1997, in a local hospital. SINGLETON, Celestine, Mrs. LCAP 12/22/1997 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Celestine Singleton, 56, will be announced by King's Funeral Home. She died at 6:35 a.m. Sunday in a local hospital. SINGLETON, Raymond, Mrs. LCAP 12/26/1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Raymond (Celestine) "Lolo" Singleton, 56, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Karl Fuselier will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under direction of King's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mrs. Singleton died at 6:35 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Oberlin, she lived in Lake Charles most of her life. Survivors include her husband; one son, Wilbert Ceasar of Austin, Texas; three daughters, Harriette Tammy Turner and Celestine J. Singleton, both of Lake Charles and Arlene Ceasar of Orange, Texas; four brothers, Albert Ceasar and Wilma Ledet, both of Lake Charles, Aldrose Ceasar of Kinder and McZeal Simon of Beaumont, Texas; four sisters, Alecia McCray, Virgie Mae Green and Viola Guillory, all of Lake Charles and Mary Lemelle of Beaumont; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild SITTIG, Cory LCAP 8/10/1997 Iowa - Funeral services for Cory Sittig, 8, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, from St. Raphael Catholic Church. The Rev. Aubrey Guibeau wil officiate. Burial will be in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. 10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Monday. He died Saturday, Aug, 9, 1997, in Lake Charles. Anative of Lake Charles and a longtime resident of Iowas, he was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Amember of the junior Bull Riders Association, he was in the second grade at J. L> Watson elementery school. Survivors include his parents, Randall and Glenda Sittig of Iowa; paternal grandparents, Ernest and Katheryn Sittig of Iowa; maternal grandparents, Rodney and Mary Zaunbrecher of Iowa; and his maternal great-grandmother, Josephine Ann Zaunbrecher of Mowata. SKELTON, Ruby Gott LCAP 11/13/1997 Jennings--Funeral services for Ruby Gott Skelton, 68, will be at 2 p.m. today in Miguez Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Iota. Mrs. Skelton died at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1997, in the Jennings hospital. SKINNER, Herbert LCAP 12/24/1997 Funeral arrangements for Herbert Skinner will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Saturday. SKINNER, Herbert LCAP 12/23/1997 Funeral arrangements for Herbert Skinner will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Saturday. SLANEY, Shawn D. LCAP 1/20/1997 Oakdale - Funeral arrangements for Shawn Dake Skaney, 33, will be announced by Ardoin's Funeral Home. He died Saturday in Oakdale. SLANEY, Shawn D. LCAP 1/22/1997 Oakdale - Funeral services for Shawn Dale Slaney, 33, will be at 10am today, Jan 22, in Ardoin Funeral Home, Burial will be in Occupy No 1Cemetery in Pitkin. Mr. Slaney died Saturday, Jan. 18, 1997. SLAYDON, Ruby L. LCAP 4\27\1997 DeRidder Funeral services for Ruby L. Slaydon, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 28, in Hixson Funeral Home. Interment will be in Newlin Cemetery in Singer. She died at 8 p.m. Friday, April 25, 1997, in the DeRidder hospital. SLOCUM, Lemorie LCAP 2/7/1997 Funeral arrangements for Lemorie Slocum, 76, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Thursday in a Lake Charles hospital. SLOCUM, Lemorie LCAP 2/9/1997 Funeral services for Lemorie Slocum, 76, will be at 6 p.m. today, Feb. 9 ' in Reeves Temple CME. The Rev. Paul Freeman will officiate. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Monday with burial in Combre Memorial Park under direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4-6 p.m. today in the church. Mr. Slocum died Thursday, Feb. 6,1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he served in the Army as staff sergeant in World War II and was a charter member of the American Legion. A member of Sadie Golden Sunday school class, he worked for GSU for over 30 years. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mary Slocum; two daughters, Jonquil S. Hagger of Atlanta, Ga. and Sylvia S. Mathews of Los Angeles; one sister, Alberta Merriman of New Orleans; and one granddaughter. SMALL, John L. Sr. LCAP 4\11\1997 Marksville Funeral services for John L. Small Sr. 70, father of John Small Jr. of Lake Charles, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 14, from Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 610 p.m. Sunday, and from 810:45 a.m. Monday, in the funeral home. Mr. Small died Thursday April 1O, 1997, in an Alexandria hospital. A native of Marksville, he was a business owner and had retired as an Avoyelles Parish school bus driver. He was the first black member of the Marksville Town Council, service for 12 years, and was also Marksville mayor pro tem for two years. He was vice president of the La. State Bus Drivers Association, a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church where he servedas a Eucharistic minister, and a member of Knights of Peter Claver 169. Additional survivors are his wife, Gloria Jackson Small. three sons, David P. Small of Memphis, Tenn., Marvin M. Small of Houston and Gerrard Small of Baton Rouge; four daughters, Nora Small Watkins and Brenda Small Teal and Gloria C. Small, all of Baton Rouge, and GiIda R. Small of Marksville two brothers, Ryan Desselle of New Orleans and Otis Small Marksville; two sisters, Agnes Hall of Mobile , Ala., and Artie Hilt of Marksville; 15 granchildren and two great-grandchildren. SMART, Mackie E. LCAP 7/11/1997 Leesville Funeral services for Mackie Elaine Smart, 75, will be at 3 P.m. today, July 11, in First Christian Church. Rurial will be in the Old Anacoco Cemetery. She died Thursday, July 0, 1997, in the Leesville hospital. SMART, Mackie E. LCAP 7/11/1997 Leesville Funeral services for Mackie Elaine Smart, 75, will be at 3 P.m. today, July 11, in First Christian Church. Rurial will be in the Old Anacoco Cemetery. She died Thursday, July 0, 1997, in the Leesville hospital. SMITH, Mary Bell Meaux LCAP 2/18/1997 Leesville -Funeral Services for Mary Bell Meaux Smith will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, in First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs.Smith died Monday, Feb. 17, 1997, in a local hospital. SMITH, Melba L. LCAP 3/3/1997 Leesville - Funeral services for Melba L. Smith, 64, of Hornbeck will be at 11 a.m. today, March 3, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery in Pickering. Mrs. Smith died Friday, Feb. 28, 1997, in Shreveport hospital. SMITH, Billy B. LCAP 9/4/1997 WESTLAKE - Funeral services for Billy B. "HotShot" Smith, 68, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 4, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Bourque will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens in Lake Charles under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Wednesday evening. Mr. Smith died Tuesday, Sept. 2,1997, in a local hospital. A native of Crowell, Texas, he had lived in Westlake the past 47 years. A Navy veteran of World War II, he retired from Conoco in 1985 after 36 years of service. He was a 4th degree member of Knights of Columbus and a member of the Yacht Club. Survivors include his wife, Lovyne Duplechin Smith of Westlake; one son, Marshall C. Smith of Westlake; one daughter, Rylla A. Manuel of Westlake; two sisters, Peggy Schwarzer and Bobbie Hardey, both of Westlake; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. SMITH, Ethel R. LCAP 1/24/1997 Jennings - Visitation for Ethel R.Smith, 68, will be from 11am today in Matthews, and Son Funeral Home. She died. at 12:50 a.m..Thursday in the Jennings hospital. SMITH, James LCAP 1/25/1997 Funeral arrangements for James Smith, 75, will be announced by Fondel Memorial Chapel He died at 3 pm Friday in a local hospital SMITH, James LCAP 1/29/1997 A prayer service was held for James Smith, 75, at 3 pm Tuesday, jan. 28, in Fondel Memorial Chapel. Mr. Smith died at 3pm Friday, Jan.24, 1997, in a local hospital. SMITH, Mrs. Dorothy M. LCAP 2/8/1997 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Dorothy Mae Smith, 81, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. She died Thursday in a Lake Charles hospital. SMITH, Mrs. Ethel R. LCAP 1/25/1997 Mermentau -- Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Romero Smith, 68, will be at I p.m. today. Jan. 25. from St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial will he in Mermentau Cemetery under direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings Mrs. Smith died at 12 50 a in Thursday Jan 23, 1997, in the Jennings hospital. SMITH, Mrs. Wallace LCAP 1/24/1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Wallace (Chloe Ann) Smith, 54, of Patterson will be at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 24, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. B.T. Richardson will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 8am today. Mrs. Smith died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1997, in an automobile accident in Patterson. A native and resident of Lake Charles for more than 40 years and former member of Trinity Baptist Church,she moved to Patterson three years ago. At the time of her death, she was assistant activity director for the QC II Nursing Care I Center in Patterson. Interested in pleasure and halter show horses, she was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association and the Appaloosa Horse Association. Survivors are her husband; one son, Scott Landry of Lake Charles; one daughter, Larran Gieger of Patterson; two brothers, Carl and Donald Schmidt, both of Lake Charles; two sisters, Virginia Mott of Houston and ,Billie Marie Eagle of Houma; and five grandchildren. SMITH, Mrs. Willie J. Sr. LCAP 2/9/1997 Funeral services for Mrs. Willie J. (Dorothy Mae) Smith Sr., 81, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10, in Warren United Methodist Church. The Rev. Kenneth Fisher will officiate. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9-11 a.m. Monday in the church. Mrs. Smith died Thursday, Feb. 6, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a member of Warren United Methodist Church. Survivors are her husband; one son, Willie J. Smith Jr. of Lake Charles; three daughters, Marilyn Despenza and Patricia Ann Phillips, both of New Orleans, and Edna Marie Davis of Baton Rouge; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. SMITH, Newton LCAP 2/15/1998 Funeral services for Newton Smith, 84, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Mann will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday. Mr. Smith died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 1997, in Lake Charles. A native of Mermentau, he was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. An Army veteran of World War 11, he was a member of the VFW. He retired as a heavy equipment operator from H. White's Construction Company after 27 years of service and was a member of Operating Engineer's Local 406. He was a member of the Big Lake Gospel Tabernacle. Survivors are his wife, Hazel Smith; two sons, Carroll Wayne Smith of Humble, Texas and Newton Brady Smith of Lake Charles; four daughters, Mrs. Judy Faye Studdard of Columbus, Miss., Mrs Brenda Mallett and Mrs. Carol Landry, both of Lake Charles and Mrs. Sharon Baeher of Phoenix, Ariz.; one brother, Hammas Ray Smith of Lake Charles: four sisters, Mrs Viola Dyess of Moss Bluff, and Mrs. Ethel Duplechain, Mrs. Effie McCain and Mrs. Lorena Benoit, all of Lake Charles; 18 grandchildren; and 17 greatgrandchildren. SMITH, Archie J. LCAP 11/15/1997 Graveside services for Archie J. Smith, 85, will be at 4 p.m. today, Nov. 15, at Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. John Manning will officiate. Visitation is from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Smith died at 6:56 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Jennings, he had lived in Lake Charles for over 40 years. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Willie Mae Smith of Lake Charles; one daughter, Nola Smith of Lake Charles; three stepsons, Dalton Oliver of Snellville, Ga., Ralph Morvant of Iowa, La., and Carl Wayne Morvant of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Pat Mapels of Lake Arthur; one brother, Woodrey Smith of Iowa, La.; and two sisters, Maggie Manning and Gladys Newman, both of Lake Charles. SMITH, Billy B. LCAP 9/04/1997 Westlake - Funeral services for Billy B. "HotShot" Smith, 68, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 4, from St. John Bosco Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Bourque will officiate. Burial will; be in Highland Memory Gardens in Lake Charles under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. A rosary was said Wednesday evening. Mr. Smith died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Crowell, Texas, he had lived in Westlake the past 47 years. A Navy veteran of World War II, he retired from Conoco in 1985 after 36 years of service. He was a 4th degree member of Knights of Columbus and a member of the Yacht Club. Survivors include his wife, Lovyne Duplechin Smith of Westlake; one son, Marshall C. Smith of Westlake; one daughter, Rylla A. Manuel of Westlake; two sisters, Peggy Schwarzer and Bobbie Hardey, both of Westlake; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. SMITH, Chloe , Mrs. LCAP1/23/1997 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Chloe Ann Smith. 54, of Patterson will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday, Jan. 21. SMITH, Lillian M. LCAP 7/11/1997 Westlake Funeral services for Lillian MeGuire Smith, 85, will be at 10 a.m. today, July 11, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim Guthrie will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. Mrs. Smith died Thursday, July 10, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Beaumont, Texas she had been a longtime residen of Westlake and was a retir& nurse. She was a charter member of Westlake First Baptist Church Survivors include one cousin Bea Smith of Westlake. SMITH, Lillian M. LCAP 7/11/1997 Westlake Funeral services for Lillian MeGuire Smith, 85, will be at 10 a.m. today, July 11, in Hixson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim Guthrie will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. Mrs. Smith died Thursday, July 10, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Beaumont, Texas she had been a longtime residen of Westlake and was a retir& nurse. She was a charter member of Westlake First Baptist Church Survivors include one cousin Bea Smith of Westlake. SMITH, Mary Bell Meaux LCAP 2/18/1997 LEESVILLE - Funeral services for Mary Bell Meaux Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs.Smith died Monday, Feb. 17, 1997, in a local hospital. SMITH, Mildred M. LCAP 11/30/1997 Fields -- Funeral arrangements for Mildred M. Smith, 85, will be announced by Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy. She died Saturday in a Lake Charles hospital. SMITH, Mrs. Cordie LCAP 2/7/1997 Oakdale - Funeral services for Mrs. Cordie Smith, 86, of Glenmora will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, in Harmony Baptist Church. Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home in Oakdale. Mrs. Smith died Thursday, Feb. 6, 1997, in an Oakdale care center. SMITH, Robert LCAP 5\15\1997 Funeral arrangements for Robert Smith, 74, will be announced by Combre Funeral Home. He died Tuesday in a Houston hospital. SMITH, Robert Sr. LCAP 5\16\1997Dismissal for Robert Smith Jr., 74, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17, with burial in Willow Springs Cemetery in Sulphur. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. today, May 16, in Combre Funeral Home. Mr. Smith died Tuesday, May 13,1997, in a Houston hospital. A native of Sulphur, he had retired from Firestone. Survivors are one son, Robert Smith Jr. of Sulphur; three daughters, Pauline Marie Eaglin of Sulphur, Linda Faye Hunter of Houston and Shirley, Ruth Ferguson of Mossville; one sister, TeBertha Austin of El Paso, Texas; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. SMITH, Thomas C. LCAP 5\20\1997 Pitkin -Funeral services, for Thomas Caswell Smith, 69, will be at 3 am. today. May 20, in Fd1lerton Baptist Church. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery under direction of Ardoin's Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Smith died Monday, May 19 1997 in his residence. SMITH, Vernon LCAP 8/7/1997 Merryville - Funeral services for Vernon "Son" Smith, 68, will be at 10 am. Friday, Aug. 8, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Spikes Cemeterv in Bancroft. Mr. Smith died Wednesday, Aug. 6,1997, in the DeQuincy hospital. SMITH, Violet Mae LCAP 8/4/1997 Beebe, Ark. - Funeral services for Violet Mae Smith, 76, of Lake Charles will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, in Westbrook Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Stewart will officiate. Burial will be in Cheek Cemetery in Garner, Ark. Visitation is from 2-10 p.m. today in Hixson Funeral Home in Lake Charles; and Tuesday and Wednesday in the funeral home in Beebe. She died at 10:19 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Garner, she lived in Lake Charles for many years, She had taught school ir Arkansas and was a teacher and consultant for Calcasieu -Parish. from 1959 until her retirement. She was a past officer in the Calcasieu-Cameron Teacher Association, a member of Deftc, Kappa Gamma Society, AAUW Local Chapter, and First Baptis Church of Lake Charles; and a past member of the LEA, NEA LAE and CAE. Survivors include one brother, Frank T. Smith of McRae, Ark. SMITH, Wallace LCAP 3\13\1997 Jennings- Funeral services for Wallace "Kiki" Smith, 69, will be at 10 a.m. Friday March 14, in First Church of Christ. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. Smith died at 2:16 a.m. Wednesday, March 12,1997, in a Morgan City hospital. SMITH, William C. LCAP 7/9/1997 Funeral services for William Carlton 'Dooley' Smith, 87, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 10, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. R.E. Clark and Jack Finley will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. .Visitation is from 310 p.m today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Smith died at 3:15 a.m Monday, July 7, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Pleasant Hill, he had lived in Lake Charles since 1948. A deacon and member of South Lake Charles Baptist Church, he was a retired district manager for Cavins Oil Tool Company. Survivors include thre daughters, Merle Schukoske Birmingham, Ala., Caroly Doolittle of Lake Charles an Chris Sumpter of Sulphur; four sisters, Ozelle Valentine Florida, Alma Nolen of Shrevport,,Rene Brown of Stroud Okla., and Eunice Dupre of Plaquemine; five grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. SMITH, William C. LCAP 7/9/1997 Funeral services for William Carlton 'Dooley' Smith, 87, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 10, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. R.E. Clark and Jack Finley will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. .Visitation is from 310 p.m today and from 8 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Smith died at 3:15 a.m Monday, July 7, 1997, in a local hospital. A native of Pleasant Hill, he had lived in Lake Charles since 1948. A deacon and member of South Lake Charles Baptist Church, he was a retired district manager for Cavins Oil Tool Company. Survivors include thre daughters, Merle Schukoske Birmingham, Ala., Caroly Doolittle of Lake Charles an Chris Sumpter of Sulphur; four sisters, Ozelle Valentine Florida, Alma Nolen of Shrevport,,Rene Brown of Stroud Okla., and Eunice Dupre of Plaquemine; five grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. SMITH, Williarn C. LCAP 7/8/1997 Funeral arrangements fo William. CarIton Smith, 87, wi be announced by Johnso Funeral Home. He died at 3:15 a.m. Monday in a local hospital. SMITH, Williarn C. LCAP 7/8/1997 Funeral arrangements fo William. CarIton Smith, 87, wi be announced by Johnso Funeral Home. He died at 3:15 a.m. Monday in a local hospital. SMITH, Elson O. LCAP 3/22/1997 Leesville - Funeral services for Elson O. Smith, 82, will be at 3pm today March 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Smith died at 10:25 pm Thursday, March 20, 1997 in an Alexander hospital. SMITH, Elson O.LCAP 3/22/1997 Leesville - Funeral services for Elson O. Smith, 82, will be at 3pm today March 22, in Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Smith died at 10:25 pm Thursday, March 20, 1997 in an Alexander hospital. SMITH, Emmett LCAP 1/4/1997 Crowley - Funeral services for Emmett (Sonny) Smith,73, will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 4 in Geesey-Ferguson Chapel. The Revs. Randy Trahan, Lloyd Singley and Dan Edwards will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. A rosary was said Friday evening. Mr. Smith died Friday, Jan. 3, 1997. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a retired postal worker, a school crossing guard, and a member of American Legion Post 15. Survivors are one son, Skip Smith of Crowley; two daughters, Donna Laughlin of Sulphur and Debbie Stutes of Crowley; two sisters, Mildred Faust of Crowley and Ann Sanchez of Groves, Texas; and two grandchildren. SMITH, Kenneth C. LCAP 4\30\1997 DeQuincy  Graveside services for Kenneth Claiborn "K.C." Smith, 72, of Magnolia Springs, Tx., wil be at 2 p.m. today, April 30, in Alston Cemetery under the direction of Beaugard-Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Smith died at 7:30 p.m.Monday, April 28, 1997, in his residence. SMITH, Mildred M. LCAP 12/1/1997 DeQuincy -- Funeral services for Mildred M. Smith, 85, will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 1, in Snider Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Evers will officiate. Burial will be in Rigmaiden Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Ms. Smith died Saturday, Nov. 29, 1997, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Fields, she was a member of the Pentecostal faith. She was a graduate of USL and the University of Houston with a master's degree in teaching. She taught at Hyatt School for 42 years. Survivors include three sisters, Ruth Hennigan of Fields, Gladys Sheffield of Houston, Texas, and Callie "Bee" Davis of Mandeville. SMITH, Oma Mrs.LCAP 4\20\1997 Mittie -Funeral services for Mrs. Oma Smith, 92, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 21, in Mittie Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Wesley Lester will officiate. Burial will be in Simmons Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. today in the church. Mrs. Smith died at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19, 1997, in the DeRidder hospital. A native of Mittie, she had been postmaster of the Mittie Post Office. She was the former owner of Smith's Grocery Store in Mittie and was a founding member of the Mittie United Pentecostal Church. Survivors are two sons, C. Russell and Jess W. Smith, both of Mittie; two sisters, Nona Marler and Emmie Young, both of Mittie; six grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. SMITH, Ralph LCAP 11/14/1997 Graveside services for Ralph Carl Smith, 71, of Beaumont, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, in Highland Memory Gardens under direction of Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home of Beaumont. Dr. David Whitlock will officiate. Visitation is from 3 p.m.-9 p.m. today, with a service at 6 p.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Smith died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1997, in a Beaumont hospital. A native of Tillar, Ark., he had lived in Beaumont for 29 years. He was a retired carpenter with Beaumont Local Carpenter's Union 753. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of VFW 1806. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church of Lake Charles. Survivors include his wife, Adeline Sikes Smith of Beaumont; four sons, Michael Smith of Lafayette, Gary Smith of Houston, Tand Scott and Mark Smith, both of Lake Charles; three daughters, Brenda Cupper, Linda Moreaux, and Lisa McNabb, all of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Lynn T. Gray of Dallas; two sisters, Louise Grissom of Houston and Katie Mae Boudreaux of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. SMITH, William E. LCAP 11/16/1997 DeQuincy Funeral services for William E. Smith, 86, will be at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 16, in Snider Funeral Home. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Mr. Smith died at 3 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 1997, in the Sulphur hospital. SONNIER, Rena B. LCAP 7/21/1997 Funeral arrangements for Rena B. Sonnier 77, will bt announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died at 5 a.m. Sunday in her residence. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Mr. Shamsie died at 3:48 p.m . Monday, Sept. 8,1997, in his residence. A native of Estherwood Estherwood, he had lived in Lake Charles for 28 years. A pilot serving during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War, he retired from the U.S. Air Force in August 1969 as a major. A member of the Habibi Shrine Temple, he was the owner of the Park and Shop Family Center and Park and Shop Food Mart. Survivors include his wife, Mattie C. Rushing Shamsie; two sons, Dan Rashid and Sahid Carol Shamsie Jr., both of Lake Charles; three daughters, Debra Rose Shamsie Fuselier and Deanna Shamsie Perrodin, both of Lake Charles, and Shauna Shamsie Gilley of Sugarland, Texas; four brothers, James Shamsie of Shreveport, Mohammed Shamsie Jr. of Tyler, Texas, Rashid Shamsie of Odessa, Texas, and Lyn Shamsie of Estherwood; five sisters, Rose Boldman of Pearland, Texas, Patsy Wacker of Alexandria, JoAnn Shamsie of Lake Charles, Peggy Amyette of Little Rock, Ark., and Jerry Mayer of New Orleans; and five grandchildren.