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| 2251 | Obituary: LeBLANC Services for Louis Joseph LeBlanc, 65, of Highlands, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at San Jacinto Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Fred Campbell officiating. LeBlanc died Sunday at a Baytown hospital. He is survived by his wife, Sheran LeBlanc of Highlands; sons, Mark Adam LeBlanc of Highlands and Larry Joe Gray of Baytown; daughters, Debbie Ballard of Huntsville, Louise Hutton of Highlands and Joyce Marie Paxton of New Jersey; brother, Roy LeBlanc of Highlands; sister, Lula White of San Diego, Calif., and Annie Carlisle of Highlands; 13 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Burial will be at San Jacinto Memorial Park Cemetery. Services are under the direction of San Jacinto Funeral Home. (Published in The Baytown Sun on October 10, 1989) | LeBlanc, Louis Joseph (I14572)
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| 2252 | Obituary: LeBLANC Services for Roy LeBlanc, 73, of Highlands were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 1993, at San Jacinto Funeral Home in Houston with Masonic Lodge No. 231 officiating. LeBlanc died Thursday, March 18. He had retired as an operator from Exxon Corp. after more than 30 years of service. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Highlands and a member of Masonic Lodge No. 231 in Highlands. He is survived by his wife, Earlene LeBlanc of Highlands; daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Tommy Wiggins of Deer Park, and Rita and Mike Kolb of Deer Park; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lula and Bruce L. White of San Diego and Annie and Wyley Carlise of Highlands; grandchildren, Traci and Doyle Warren, Alan and Sherry Wiggins, Michael Kolb and Analisa Kolb; and great-grandchildren, Jacob Warren, Dayne Wiggins and Shelby Warren. Burial was held at San Jacinto Memorial Park. (Published in The Baytown Sun on March 22, 1993) | LeBlanc, Roy (I14571)
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| 2253 | Obituary: LeBLANC Kirk LeBlanc, a resident of Gretna, LA, age 47 years, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Son of the late Edwin and Evelyn LeBlanc. Brother of Brent LeBlanc (wife Mai), Randy LeBlanc (wife Tanja) and Russell LeBlanc (wife Denise). MOTHE FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangement. (Published in The New Orleans Times-Picayune on May 11, 2008) | LeBlanc, Kirk Wayne (I15573)
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| 2254 | Obituary: LEBLANC - Died Tuesday, October 6th, 1931, at Hines Jr. Hospital, Hines, Ill., Frank P. LeBlanc, 30, beloved husband of Mrs. Gertrude LeBlanc and father of Carlyle and William LeBlanc. Funeral Saturday at 3:00p.m., from the residence, 102 Glass Avenue, Rev. R.T. Doel of Pruitt Avenue Baptist Church, officiating. Interment in San Jose Burial Park. Arrangements by Zizik-Kearns Undertaking Company. (Published in The San Antonio Express News on October 8, 1931) | LeBlanc, Frank Perry (I378)
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| 2255 | Obituary: LeBlanc rites Saturday Alphonse LeBlanc Jr. April 24, 1928 - January 24, 2007 Alphonse LeBlanc Jr., 78, a resident of Patterson and native of Baker, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007, at his residence. Alphonse was a rice farmer for many years, later becoming a cook for Tidewater Marine for 18 years. Alphonse was one of 17 children born to Alphonse LeBlanc Sr. and Nomie Hargrave LeBlanc. Alphonse is survive by his wife, Hilda Mae Abshire LeBlanc; one daughter, Linda Lou LeBlanc Verrett and her husband, Earnest Sr., of Ricohoc; one son, Steve Joseph LeBlanc and his wife, Lois, of New Mexico; one brother, Nelton LeBlanc of Crowley; six grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, eight sisters and seven brothers. Visitation will be today, Friday, Jan. 26, 2007, from 6 p.m until 9 p.m. at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City and will resume Saturday, Jan. 27, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Centerville from 8 am. to 10 a.m. A Mass of Christian burial will commence at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the church mausoleum. Hargrave Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (Published in The Morgan City Daily Review on January 26, 2007) | LeBlanc, Alphonse Joseph Jr. (I14441)
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| 2256 | Obituary: LeBleu Rites Held At Port Arthur (Special to the Advertiser) RAYNE, La. June 8 - Funeral rites were held Monday at Port Arthur, Texas, Catholic church for Ben LeBleu, 64, who died last Sunday morning at 6 a.m. at his home in Port Arthur, according to relatives from Rayne who attended the funeral. Interment was in the cemetery at Port Arthur. He is survived by his widow, the former Miss Amy Pitre of Texas, his mother, Mrs. John LeBleu of Rayne, and three sisters, Mrs. Laurent Boudreaux and Mrs. C. Davis, both of Rayne, and Mrs. C. J. LeBlanc of Scott. One son, Edward LeBleu, died about 14 months ago. Those from Rayne making the trip to Port Arthur included Dr. and Mrs. E. L. Bercier, Mrs. Robert Pharr, Mrs. Laurent Boudreaux, E. J. Dumisnil, and C. J. Petitjean Jr. (Published in The Lafayette Daily Advertiser on June 10, 1951) | LeBleu, Benjamin John (I1170)
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| 2257 | Obituary: Lee A. Swain Lee O. Swain, 94, of 1810 Annie St. NW, a retired engineer with the Southern Railway System, died Thursday in a Marietta hospital. Mr. Swain, a native of Dyersburg, Tenn., had been a resident of Atlanta since 1896. He retired from Southern in 1939 after 45 years with the railroad. He was a member of the Nelms Masonic Lodge No. 323 in Smyrna. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hay-Gantt's chapel in Marietta with the Rev. Claude E. Smithmeier officiating. Burial will be in Crest Lawn Cemetery, Atlanta. Survivors include his wife of 71 years, the former Mary (Mamie) Moore; two sons, H. O. Swain, Smyrna, and Wayne F. Swain Sr., Atlanta; two daughters, Mrs. J. H. Huddleston, Atlanta, and Mrs. Marianna Dennis, Auburn, Ala.; a sister, Mrs. Mary T. Wright, Tampa, Fla., and a brother, Willis Swain, Atlanta. (Published in The Atlanta Constitution on November 3, 1967) | Swain, Lee Oliver (I9021)
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| 2258 | Obituary: Lee Audrey Cummings November 4, 1946 - January 3, 2022 Opelousas - Funeral services for Lee Audrey LaCombe Cummings will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, in the Skip Montet Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas. Deacon Jerry Wyble will conduct the service. Burial will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas. It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Lee Audrey LaCombe Cummings, age 75, on Monday, January 3, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Although Lee Audrey was not blessed with children of her own, she was given the opportunity to raise the four Ryder children, Leah, Elizabeth, Toni, and Brad. Lee Audrey also loved her numerous niece and nephews like her own. Lee Audrey will forever be remembered by her warm, affectionate hugs and loving nature. She will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her special companion, Jimmy Darbonne; her godchildren, Chuck A. Stelly, Josh Cummings and Brooks Lee LaCombe; her sisters, Rita Mae LaCombe Viator, Gloria Ann LaCombe Stelly, Linda Marie LaCombe McCormick and JoAnn Irene LaCombe Franchebois; a host of nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Zack. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Kenneth James Cummings; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel LaCombe; her brothers, Wallace Joseph LaCombe, James Harold LaCombe, Sr., Walter Lee LeCombe and Russell John LaCombe. LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas, 2845 South Union Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, (337) 942-2638, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. (Published by LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas, LA) | LaCombe, Lee Audrey (I6431)
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| 2259 | Obituary: Lee L. Houston Rites Held Sunday Funeral services were held Sunday at 4 p.m. for Lee L. Houston, 64, of Sarepta at the New Sarepta Baptist Church with the Rev. R. O. Bazer officiating. Burial was in the Old Sarepta Cemetery under the direction of Norton's Funeral Home of Springhill. Mr. Houston died at his home in Sarepta on Saturday, Sept. 1. He is survived by his widow, five daughters, Thelma Houston, Virginia Houston and Fannie Houston, all of Sarepta, Mrs. M. J. Fielder of Shreveport and Mrs. H. L. Ashworth of Greenwood, Miss, two sisters, Mrs. Porter Cochran of Springhill and Mrs. S. B. Pugh of Sarepta, and one brother, V. E. Houston of Shreveport, and four grandchildren. (Published in The Minden Herald on September 6, 1956) | Houston, Lee Lazarus (I1547)
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| 2260 | Obituary: LEE LEBLEU Funeral arrangements for Lee LeBleu, 60, former resident of Lake Charles, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. LeBleu died at 4 a.m. Sunday in Chandler, Ariz., where he had lived for the past five months with his niece, Mrs. L. J. Russell. Burial will be in the LeBleu Cemetery at Chloe. His body will arrive here at 2:42 p.m. Tuesday, and a rosary will be recited at the Funeral Home Chapel at 7:30 p.m. Mr. LeBleu, whose former local address was 806 Sally Mae St. was a construction worker at several local plants and for 17 years operated an elevator in the Weber Building. In addition to his niece, he is survived by two brothers, Clem and John LeBleu, both of Lake Charles, and two sisters, Mrs. Fulton Daigle of Lake Charles and Mrs. Duplaceise Daigle of Sulphur. (Published in The Lake Charles American Press on October 4, 1965) | LeBleu, Lee (I12207)
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| 2261 | Obituary: Lela Cherry ANDREWS - Lela Cherry, 77, of Andrews, a retired business owner, died Friday, Jan. 17, 2003, at Midland Memorial Hospital. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Second Baptist Church with the Revs. Bert Hungerford and Ivy Shelton officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home. She was born in Seagraves. She was a 53-year resident of Andrews. She was Baptist. SURVIVORS: Sons, Dale Gross of Andrews and Don Gross of Crane; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. (Published in The Odessa American on January 19, 2003) | Elmore, Lela Mae (I939)
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| 2262 | Obituary: Lela Vincent Fuchs May 5, 1899 - March 18, 1993 Funeral services for Lela Vincent Fuchs, 93, of Bryan will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan. The Revs. Terry Tekyl of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and Tommy Thompson of College Heights Assembly Church of God will officiate. Burial will be in Bryan City Cemetery. Visiting hours are from 6-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to service time Sunday at the funeral home. Mrs. Fuchs died in St. Joseph Hospital Thursday night. She was born in Grimes County and had lived in Bryan all of her life. Mrs. Fuchs was a homemaker and a charter member of College Heights Assembly of God Church. Family members said she'll be remembered as a devoted mother and grandmother who was noted for her collection of entertaining and interesting stories that she often told to her grandchildren. Family members also said she'll be remembered as a dedicated Christian with a wonderful sense of humor and a love of life. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jim E. Vincent; a son, Curtis Vincent; and her second husband, Henry Fuchs. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, James E. and Alice Vincent of College Station; a daughter and son-in-law, Doris Louise and J. Ray Sanders of College Station; a stepdaughter and her husband, Maureen Fuchs and Floyd Muschinski of Bryan; four grandchildren, Ann Pye-Shivley of Provo, Utah, Milton C. Vincent of Bryan, Monica Gordon of Austin and Jimann Vincent Harmon of Dallas; and 16 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to College Heights Assembly of God Church, Pleasant Hills Children's Home or Still Creek Boys Ranch. (Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle on March 20, 1993) | Greer, Lela Gertrude (I7624)
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| 2263 | Obituary: Leland Paul Nunez Aug 20, 1930 - Jan 18, 2007 Leland Paul Nunez, 76, of Cypress, Texas passed away on January 18, 2007 in Houston, Texas. He was born August 20, 1930 in Port Arthur, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 22 years Louise Nunez and four sons Jason Nunez, Kevin Nunez, Stephen Nunez, Collin Nunez and daughter Nancy Suffield. He also leaves behind nine grandchildren which include Ross Holloway, Collin Nunez, Adriane Nunez, Micah Nunez, Elise Nunez, Ivana Nunez, Lacey Joe Nunez, Jade Nunez and Jessie Anna Nunez. A Graveside Service will be held on Monday January 22, 2007 at 1:30 pm at the Veterans Administration Houston National Cemetery located at 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive in Houston, Texas. (Published by Beresford Funeral Service of Houston, TX) | Nunez, Leland Paul (I2796)
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| 2264 | Obituary: Leldon Wayne McBrayer February 18, 1933 - February 6, 2022 Leldon Wayne McBrayer, 88, of Granbury, Tx went to his eternal home on February 6th, 2022. Memorial services for Leldon will be held Sunday, February 13th, at 2:00 PM at Acton Baptist Church in Acton, TX. Burial will follow in Holly Hills Cemetery in Granbury, Texas. Friends may visit with the family on Saturday from 3 PM to 6 PM with a viewing at Martin's Funeral Home, also in Granbury. Leldon McBrayer was born February 18th, 1933 in Hall County, to Odell Luke McBrayer and Ola McBrayer. He was the third child of seven. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Carolyn Davis and brothers Odell and Gene. Survived by sister, Barbara Brown and brothers Jerry and David McBrayer. Leldon is also survived by: Wife, Mona Whitlow McBrayer, his loving wife of 45 years, of Granbury; Children; Darwin McBrayer (former spouse, Amy Russel Coyle) and his wife Patty McBrayer; Denise McBrayer and Maria Madigan; Douglas McBrayer and wife Kim; Vicki Whitlow; Debbie Whitlow Piske and husband Darrell. Leldon served in the U.S. Air Force in 1954 to 1957 and the Reserves until 1962 before beginning a career at Fort Worth Star Telegram and then to Henson's Lumber Company where he ran the Dublin, Tx store. Leldon's greatest loves were for his Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren; Grandchildren: Kelly McBrayer Benedict and husband Nick; Shannon McBrayer and wife Chelsea; Dustin Piske; Dalton Piske and his wife Taylor; Dylan Piske; Nicole McBrayer Florez and husband Patrick; Justin Jennings and former spouse Melissa. He had seven Great Grandchildren: McKynlee and Cannan Piske; Brazos and Millie McBrayer; Jocelyn Florez; Arlo Benedict; Dawson Piske; Mikayla and Eliana Jennings. Pallbearers will be his Grandson's: Shannon McBrayer, Dustin, Dalton, and Dylan Piske, Nick Benedict, and Patrick Florez. Honorable Pallbearers: Justin Jennings; Justin Kellar. Leldon (also known as Dad, Bud, Mac, & Papa) was a wonderful man who loved his church, his family, dominoes, and fishing. He will be forever loved and missed so terribly. (Published by Silver Oaks Funeral & Cremations of Granbury, TX) | McBrayer, Leldon Wayne (I269)
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| 2265 | Obituary: Lelia L. Richard August 24, 1930 - September 4, 2011 Kaplan - Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Lelia Landry Richard, 81, who died Sunday, September 4, 2011 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend David Broussard officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Lynn Richard, Cedric Richard, Stoney Richard, Ross Richard, Casey Meaux, and Dusty Bell. Ms. Lelia helped her mother who owned Landry's store in Kaplan for eleven years before opening Gulfway Sporting Goods on LA Highway 35 in Kaplan. Together with her husband, they owned and operated Gulfway for over 30 years. She is survived by two sons, Chester Richard and his wife, Joyce and Russell Richard and his wife, Phyllis "Mike", all of Kaplan; one daughter, Loretta R. and her husband, Dale Bell of Kaplan; one sister, Lillian Morgan of Rayne; nine grandchildren, Lynn Richard, Stephanie Terry, Cedric Richard, Stoney Richard, Ross Richard, Carlos Meaux, Casey Meaux, Courtney Courville, and Dusty Bell; and 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Leo Richard; her parents, Randolph and Beulah Landry. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Avenue, on Monday, September 5, 2011 from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a rosary to be prayed at 7 p.m.; Tuesday, September 6, 2011 from 8 a.m. until services. (Published by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, LA) | Landry, Lelia (I14463)
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| 2266 | Obituary: Lena Bumgardner Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at the Marshall Street Chapel of Rose-Neath Funeral Home for Lena Bumgardner, 84, of 2913 Judson St. Mrs. Bumgardner died at 8:30 p.m. Thursday in Schumpert Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Services will be conducted by the Rev. O. H. Prothro, a retired Baptist minister. Burial will be in Lay Cemetery near Benton. Mrs. Bumgardner was a native of Tullos but had lived in Shreveport most of her life. She was a member of the Queensborough Baptist Church, the Broadmoore Chapter Order of Eastern Star and the VFW Auxiliary. She is survived by three sons, John K. Bumgardner, of Baton Rouge, Fred Bumgardner, of Macon, Ga., and James Bumgardner, of Shreveport; four daughter, Mrs. Tom Elkins, Baton Rouge, Mrs. Beth Sistrunk and Mrs. Vollie H. Brown, both of Shreveport, and Mrs. Louis Bass of Slidell; 20 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. (Published in The Shreveport Times on February 4, 1978) | Kendrick, Lena Tabitha (I2419)
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| 2267 | Obituary: Lena Clara German May 16, 1922 - June 21, 2014 Lena Anschutz Whitsel German, 92, of College Station, formerly of Dime Box, passed away on June 21, 2014, at the Hospice Brazos Valley Inpatient Facility in Bryan. Funeral Services will be held at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings, Texas, on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at Scott Cemetery in Old Dime Box, Texas. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 23, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home. The family will receive family and friends at the funeral home on Monday, June 23, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Lena was born in Dime Box on May 16, 1922, to Arthur and Laura Spitzenberger Anschutz. She graduated as Valedictorian of her class at Dime Box High School in 1940. While in school, she worked for the NYA and for the CPC in Bastrop. In 1940, she married Eldie Whitsel, and to this union, four daughters were born. As a farmer's wife, Lena worked in the fields for many years, then operated Hiway Grocery on Highway 21 for 28 years. Lena and Eldie were also caretakers of an immigrant couple from Czechslovakia, Jan and Teresia Turecek, from 1944 until their deaths. After the 1971 death of Eldie, who was Lee County Commissioner of Precinct 4, Lena assumed that job and became the second female County Commissioner in the State of Texas. She served from 1971 to 1978. In 1975, she married Fletcher German, Jr. of College Station. In 1978, Lena and Fletcher moved to College Station where Lena worked for Texas A&M University until her retirement in 1984. Lena was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Roy and Vernon Anschutz, her first husband, Eldie Whitsel, her second husband Fletcher German, Jr., and son-in-law Wayne Meadows. She is survived by her four daughters, Susie and Merrill Brushaber of Georgetown, Texas, Mildred and Andy Anderson of Bisbee, Arizona, Jeanie and Alvin Gold of College Station, Texas, and Wanda and Dennis Zwernemann of Austin, Texas. She is also survived by a step-son, Dan and LaNell German of Bryan and step-daughter, Barbara and Dan Hogan of Little Elm, Texas, brother-in-law Sam and Louise German, sisters-in-law Gaynell and Charles Boyd, Mary Lois Huckaby, and Cathy and Byron Holligan, 10 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, a close relative, Helen Moerbe of Giddings, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Lena lived with Alzheimer's disease for many years. "Although your memory had faded, ours has not, and we will always fondly remember your love, hard work, dedication and the sacrifices you made for us." The family would like to acknowledge with special thanks the staff at Brazos Valley Hospice Inpatient Facility, and the nurses and staff of Fortress Health and Rehab where Lena spent nine years as a resident. Serving as pallbearers will be Barry Gold, Robert Spacek, David Meadows, Matthew Petty, Carter Evans and Brad Zwernemann. Honorary pallbearer will be Cheryl Dobos. Memorials may be made to Hospice Brazos Valley, 502 W. 26th Street, Bryan, TX 77803, or to Dime Box Heritage Society, Scott Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 174, Dime Box, TX 77853. (Published by Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home of Giddings, TX) | Anschutz, Lena Clara (I4560)
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| 2268 | Obituary: Lena Gattis Lena Gattis, the daughter of the late John and Millie Crow, was born Jan. 26, 1903, at Piggott and died July 5, 1987, at Piggott at the age of 84 years. She was united in marriage to Elaine Gattis in 1917. To this union four sons and eight daughters were born. She was preceded in death by her husband; three sons, Denzil Ray, Raymond and Alvin Gattis, and one brother, John Henry Crow. She is survived by one son, Franklin D. Gattis of Dallas, Tex.; eight daughters, Oma Barks of Jackson, Miss., Polly Owen, Dorothy Owens, Brenda Burress and Fanny Gattis, all of Nimmons, Joe Ann Paris of Rector, Faye Simmons of Bunker Hill, Mo., and Pallie Ellis of St. Louis; one sister, Mary Jerke of Greenway; 36 grandchildren; 71 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Nimmons Church of Christ. Funeral was at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at the Nimmons Church of Christ with Gail Benson officiating. Burial was in Nimmons Cemetery. Pallbearers were Russell Gattis, Franklin Gattis, Michael Donaldson, Roger Beck, Virgil Owen, and Donald Stahl. Piggott Mortuary was in charge of the arrangements. (Special thanks to Una Pollard of Piggott, AR for providing this obituary) | Crow, Eva Lena (I8159)
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| 2269 | Obituary: Lena Martin service set Lena Martin August 13, 1931 - October 23, 2006 Lena Martin, a resident of Bayou Vista born in Breaux Bridge on August 13, 1931, passed away October 23, 2006, surrounded by her loving family at her residence in Bayou Vista at the age of 75. Lena was Christian by faith and a member of the Bayou Vista Baptist Church. Lena started her working career as a teller at Morgan City Bank and then became an insurance agent, and worked for Frank's Agency, Inc., and Paul's Insurance Agency. Lena enjoyed camping with her husband, Newt, and they were both members of the Bayou Allegro Camping Club. Lena was a lady of many talents and accomplishments, but nothing compared to the love she had for her family and the time she spent with the ones she loved. Lena is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Bill R. and Lorraine W. Martin of Bayou Vista; two daughters, Barbara and her husband Phil Granier of Newport News, Va., and Jennie and her husband Wayne Aucoin of Bayou Vista; three sisters, Bobbie G. Grainger, Alfreda G. Thibodaux, and Alene G. Hesterly, all of Breaux Bridge; two brothers, Francis "Boy" Gallagher and Alfred Gallagher, both of Breaux Bridge; four grandchildren, Melissa Jones, Ronnie Martin, Kristy Martin, and Ashleigh Minter, four step-grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Newton Martin; her parents, Francis and Laura Bergeron Gallagher; and one brother, Robert Jimmy Gallagher. A time of remembrance and reflection will be observed at Hargrave Funeral Home today, Wednesday, October 25, 2006 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and will continue Thursday, October 26, 2006, from 1 p.m. until dismissal at 3:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Bayou Vista Baptist Church beginning at 4 p.m. Graveside services will be in Ida on Friday, October 27, 2006, at 3 p.m. Hargrave Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (Published in The Morgan City Daily Review on October 25, 2006) | Gallagher, Lena (I12926)
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| 2270 | Obituary: Lena Vance Patterson Funeral services for Mrs. Lena Vance Patterson, 70, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2002 in the New Sarepta Baptist Church with the Rev. Danny Dodds officiating. Burial followed in the Old Sarepta Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Mortuary of Springhill. Mrs. Patterson died July 15 following a short illness. She was a lifelong resident of this area and a member of the New Sarepta Baptist Church. She was a retired manager of Carter Federal Credit Union after 32 years of service and very active in community and civic activities. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Newman "Bob" Patterson on May 15, 1997 and a great-granddaughter, Jordan Renee Hunter. She is survived by a son, David Burroughs and his wife, Carolyn, of Haughton; three daughters, Joyce Patterson of Sarepta, Mae Hunter and her husband, Wayne, of Minden, and Deborah Harding and her husband, J.R., of Springhill; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Delores Gibbs of Sarepta; a brother, Carl Crawford and his wife, Margaret, of Amarillo, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Wayne Hunter, Richard Hunter, Chad Mills, Bill Carver, Mercer Dodge, Bobby Barnes, Scott Pine and Charles Boothe. Honorary pallbearers were Darrold McAllister, Jimmy Ambrose and deacons of the New Sarepta Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the New Sarepta Baptist Church Building Fund. (Published in The Springhill Press on July 18, 2002) | Crawford, Lena Vance (I1558)
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| 2271 | Obituary: Leniol Dan Harrison April 11, 1937 - January 16, 2018 Leniol Dan Harrison born on April 11, 1937 went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2018 at the age of 80. He is preceded in death by his parents, L.D and Dorothy Harrison. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Edith Jereleen Harrison, and daughters Constance Jereleen Moore (Victor), Sharon Lorraine Jonas (Charlie), and granddaughter Lorraina Jereleen Jonas and his beloved Chihuahua Foxy. Leniol retired as a MSGT from the USAF after serving his country for 23 years. He also worked Civil Service and retired from Kelly AFB. He loved racing his dirt bikes and was also a member of River of Life Christian Church. He will be dearly missed. Visitation will be held Monday, January 29, 2018 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South from 5pm to 9pm. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels at 9:00am with Brother Joe Stansell to officiate, followed by interment at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery where Military Honors will render their services. (Published by Mission Park Funeral Chapels South of San Antonio, TX) | Harrison, Leniol Dan (I9338)
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| 2272 | Obituary: Lenora Josephine Payne Lenora Josephine Payne died peacefully in her sleep on January 1, 2009, in Austin, Texas. She was born to parents Frank and Josephine Bednar on March 19, 1920, in Caldwell, Texas. Lenora was a resident of Austin since 1957 and prior to that lived near her family in Caldwell. She graduated from Caldwell High School then continued her education at Brackenridge School of Nursing in Austin, Texas. She served as a 1st Lieutenant Nurse in the U.S. Army during World War II. After serving in the Army, Lenora worked as a nurse at Brackenridge and Seton hospitals in Austin, where she served her patients with knowledgeable, loving care. She retired from Brackenridge Hospital in July of 1976. She was preceded in death by parents Frank and Rosalie Bednar, brother Frank Bednar, sisters Rosalie Marek and Millie George, son Charles Payne and granddaughter Rebecca Luetkenhoelter Walpole. Lenora is survived by daughters, Mary Roberts of Austin, Opal Culp of San Antonio and Connie Iley of Greenfield, Indiana; son, John Payne and his wife Ann of Cedar Park; and 6 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 3 great- great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends and relatives for visitation on Monday, January 5th from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cook -Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville, Texas. Graveside services will be held at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery in Pflugerville on Tuesday, January 6th at 10:00 am. Reverend Melvin Wright of Ulit Avenue Missionary Baptist Church in Austin, Texas will preside over the ceremony. Burial with military honors will follow. The family would like to thank the staff at Heritage Duval Gardens and Angel Heart Hospice for their loving care of Lenora. They truly made her final days as peaceful and comfortable as possible and all of their attention is greatly appreciated. Please visit our memorial site at http://www.MeM.com where you can share your thoughts and fond memories with our family. (Published in The Austin American-Statesman on January 4, 2009) | Bednar, Lenora Josephine (I1755)
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| 2273 | Obituary: Leo A. Perres RAYNE - Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, for Leo A. Perres 55, who died at his home at 220 S. Polk, Rayne, at 6:30 p.m. yesterday. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Born Oct. 16, 1909, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Felix Perres, early residents of the parish. Survivors include his widow, the former Leora Thibodeaux; two daughters Miss Jeanne Perres, Rayne, and Mrs. Gary Fruge Branch; and three grandchildren. The Gossen Funeral Home, Rayne, is in charge of arrangements. (Published in The Lafayette Daily Advertiser on April 29, 1965) | Perres, Leo Anthony (I1509)
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| 2274 | Obituary: Leo Borel April 18, 1924 - February 11, 2012 T. Sgt. Leo P. Borel, retired after serving twenty-seven years in the Army and Air Force, was one of the earliest men to be drafted from the Port Arthur area during World War II, and one who made the service a career, passed away February 11, 2012 in Austin, Texas. Borel was drafted 1942 and underwent basic training at Ft. Knox, KY, before taking part in campaigns in North Africa, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. He served under famed generals Patton, Bradley, Scott, and others. During the Battle of the Bulge, Borel suffered frost-bite to both feet and was sent back to the United States to recover, later being discharged on VJ Day. After sufficient recovery, Borel enlisted in the Air Force in 1949 and served in the United States, Vietnam, and Germany. He retired from the military in 1973 and moved to Austin, TX, with his wife, Mary H. Borel, and four children. Borel was an avid bowler and participated in bowling leagues as often as possible. He is survived by his wife, Mary, sons Eugene and Tom, daughters Laura and Rosemarie; four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar Blvd. Borel's final resting place will be at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. The interment will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 29th. (Published by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home of Austin, TX) | Borel, Leo Peter (I559)
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| 2275 | Obituary: Leo Joseph Trahan Sr. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2003, at a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Catholic Church for Leo Joseph Trahan Sr., 88, who died Tuesday, July 15, 2003, in Crowley American Legion Hospital. Entombment will be in St. Joseph #2 Mausoleum. Survivors include his wife of fifty-three years, Leatrice Richard Trahan, of Rayne; one son, Leo Trahan, Jr. and his wife Gail; one grandson, Andrew "Andy"; one granddaughter, Brianna, all of Pascagoula, Miss.; and one sister, Delia Beaugh, of Church Point; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Emethile Credeur Trahan; and six brothers, Eddie, Dennis, Emile, Ursin, Edmond and Irby. He was a master carpenter working for Rayne Lumber Yard, and a volunteer fireman with Rayne Fire Department since 1958 and a member of Knights of Columbus. He was a veteran of WWII, serving as a airplane mechanic as a Staff Sgt. in the U.S. Air Force in Texas and Japan. He was interviewed numerous times by the compilers of books on the Cajun French language for his extensive knowledge of the Cajun language, and is cited as such in Tonnerre Mes Chiens by Amanda LaFleur. He was instrumental in helping his niece Phoebe Trotter translate Floyd Sonnier book, From Small Bits Of Charcoal. A rosary was recited at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, and from 8:00 a.m. until time of services Thursday. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home Inc. of Rayne. (Published in The Rayne Acadian-Tribune on July 17, 2003) | Trahan, Leo Joseph Sr. (I2432)
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| 2276 | Obituary: Leo LeBlanc ABBEVILLE - Funeral services will be held at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Abbeville, at 3:00 p.m. today for Leo LeBlanc, 17, who died in a Lafayette Hospital at 11:26 p.m. Tuesday. Interment will be in Abbeville Cemetery, Abbeville. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aristile LeBlanc of Abbeville, one brother, Doris LeBlanc of New Orleans; one sister, Miss Dorothy Rose LeBlanc of Abbeville, and maternal grandfather, Rasters Buford of Hackberry. The body is at the Bernard Funeral home until time for religious services. The Meaux Funeral Home of Abbeville is in charge of arrangements. Mr. LeBlanc was a native of Abbeville attended the Abbeville High School. (Published in The Lafayette Daily Advertiser on November 24, 1955) | LeBlanc, Leo (I15454)
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| 2277 | Obituary: Leon F. Kubena July 6, 1940 - September 17, 2011 Leon F. Kubena, 71, of College Station, died on September 17, 2011, at St. Joseph Manor Nursing Home in Bryan. Leon was born in Bryan on July 6, 1940 and spent his early years in Burleson County. In addition to working on the family farm, he developed a love of fishing and cars and graduated from Caldwell High School. Receiving both the FFA Lone Star and American Farmer Degree Awards led him to a career in agriculture. Leon earned a B.S degree in Agricultural Education in 1965 and a Ph.D. in Poultry Science in 1970 from Texas A&M University. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves during the Vietnam War. A scientist with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, he started his career in Starkville, MS, and then returned to College Station to what is now the ARS Southern Plains Agricultural Research Center. A great joy of his more than three decades of research there was the 50+ graduate students with whom he worked as a member of their graduate committees while adjunct professor of Poultry Science, Texas A&M University. As a graduate student, he met Karen Sidell, and they married in 1968. He loved feeding and watching birds and other wildlife, fishing on the Brazos River, and being a loyal fan of Texas Aggie football. Leon was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and loved God, his Sunday school class, Bible study group and Men's coffee group. He was also proud to be a choir "groupie." But his favorite times were spent with friends and family, especially his children, grandson and little dog Cheri. He will be remembered for his gentleness and kindness. His family, friends and colleagues knew that they could always count on Leon for help and support along with ways to make them smile. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank Joseph Kubena and Milady Marie (Drgac) Kubena. Survivors include wife, Karen; son, Lance and his wife, Kellie of Arlington, Virginia; daughter, Angela of Ann Arbor, Michigan; grandson, Charlie; many dear cousins; and other family and friends. Visitation will be at Memorial Funeral Chapel, 9200 Texas Avenue South, College Station, from 5 to 8 PM on Tuesday, September 20. The funeral service will take place at Christ United Methodist Church in College Station, at 11 AM on Wednesday, September 21. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Ministry of Music, Christ United Methodist Church, 4201 State Hwy 6 South, College Station, TX 77845. (Published by Memorial Funeral Chapel of College Station, TX) | Kubena, Dr. Leon Franklin (I2007)
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| 2278 | Obituary: Leon Kubena Leon Kubena, 71, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2011 at St. Joseph Manor. Services are set for 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 21, at Christ United Methodist Church in College Station. Services are entrusted to Memorial Funeral Chapel in College Station. (Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle on September 19, 2011) | Kubena, Dr. Leon Franklin (I2007)
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| 2279 | Obituary: Leonard Cunningham June 16, 1935 ~ December 28, 2021 86 Years Old On the morning of December 28, 2021, Mr. Leonard Cunningham Sr. peacefully passed away at his Hohenwald home surrounded by his loving family. Leonard was born in Tulsa, OK on June 16, 1935, to the late Hugh Cameron and Elvia Ruby Eagley Cunningham. Mr. Cunningham is also preceded in death by his son Gerald Cunningham, and his siblings John Cunningham, Ruby Johnson, David Cunningham, Tommy Cunningham, and Ethel Bailey, and granddaughter Amanda Ayers. If there was ever a smile that no one could forget, it was the smile of Leonard. He lit up any room and was certain to leave a lasting impression. He was a kind, loving, gentle soul that was loved by all that knew him. Leonard leaves behind his loving wife Sheila Richards Cunningham; children Beverly Ann (Jeff) Crist, Deborah Gail (Jim) Hardesty, Harold (Laura) Cunningham Jr., Jennifer (Jim) Potignano, and Cindy (Keith) Ayers; and two brothers James (Tammy) Cunningham and George (Francis) Cunningham. He will also be remembered by his grandchildren Jason (Jamie) Smith, Justin Smith, Jeffery Swearingen, B.J. Swearingen, Brittney Leftwhich, Sarah (Zack) Swinea, Mariah (Spencer) Green, and Aaron James Cunningham; and great grandchildren Lilly and Lexi Swinea, Jasmine Hardesty, Jackson Leftwhich, Peyton, Parker, Presley, Tyler, and Austin Smith. Visitation with family and friends will be Thursday December 30, 2021, from 12:00 pm until time of service at 1:00 pm at General Assembly Church in Hohenwald. Ms. Debbie Landers will be officiating. Adair Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements. (Published by Adair Funeral & Cremation Services of Hohenwald, TN) | Cunningham, Harold Leonard Sr. (I1423)
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| 2280 | Obituary: Leonard Funeral Scheduled Monday Services for Mrs. Myrtle Leonard, 69, of 3014 Colquitt, who died Wednesday in a Wichita Falls Hospital will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Christ United Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Herman Boles, pastor, will officiate with burial in Crestview Memorial Park, under direction of Owens-Brumley Funeral Home. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Frances Mayberry, Santa Monica, Calif.; a brother, J. B. McIntyre of Fort Worth; four sisters, Mrs. Vera Rogers of Wichita Falls, Mrs. Virginia Blaskowski of Weslaco, Tex., Mrs. Velma Hackworth of San Gabriel, Calif., and Mrs. Bessie Holstein of Texarkana, Ark., and three grandchildren. (Published in The Wichita Falls Times on November 21, 1969) | McIntyre, Myrtle Ora (I456)
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| 2281 | Obituary: Leonard V. Hebert Jr. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 1995 at St. Joseph Church in Rayne for Leonard V. Hebert Jr., 79, who died Saturday, Sept. 9, 1995 at the Retirement Center in Baton Rouge. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Lafayette. Survivors include: one son, Leonard V. Hebert III of Baton Rouge; three sisters: Beverly Johnson and Nettie Leger, both of Rayne; Mrs. B. I. Moody of Crowley; and one grand-daughter, Bridget Hebert of Baton Rouge. Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne is in charge of arrangements. (Published in The Lafayette Daily Advertiser on September 11, 1995) | Hebert, Leonard Valery Jr. (I3668)
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| 2282 | Obituary: Leora Perres Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 16, 1999 at 2 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church for Leora Perres, 82, who died at her residence in Rayne. Entombment was in the church mausoleum. Survivors include two daughters, Georgia P. Fruge of Monroe and Marie P. Carter of Lafayette; a son, Brengle Perres of Lafayette; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society and the Rayne African Violet Club. Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne was in charge of arrangements. (Published in The Rayne Independent on November 18, 1999) | Thibodeaux, Leora (I1511)
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| 2283 | Obituary: Leroy Dubois Funeral services for Leroy Dubois, 53, were held Friday at Queen's Village Catholic Church in New York with burial in the Long Island National Cemetery. Dubois died Tuesday, June 19 at 1 p.m. He was a horse valet in Queens. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Humbert Dubois of Kaplan; his wife, the former Gloria Jerez of Queens Village, N.Y.; on son, Greg Dubois of Queens Village; one daughter, Mrs. Denise Rowe of Queens Village; one brother, Dunice Dubois of San Francisco, Calif.; and one sister, Mrs. Rudolph Landry of Kaplan. (Published in The Abbeville Meridional on June 28, 1973) | Dubois, Leroy Burton (I2660)
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| 2284 | Obituary: Leroy J. "Lee" Kubelka February 25, 1932 - January 26, 2010 OTTAWA - Mr. Leroy Kubelka, 77, of rural Ottawa (Serena Township), died early Tuesday morning, Jan. 26, at his home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Harding United Methodist Church with the Rev. Cynthia Zolk officiating. Burial will be in West Serena Cemetery where military flag-folding services will be conducted. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa and one hour prior to the services at the church Saturday. Leroy was born Feb. 25, 1932, in Huntsville, Texas, to Joseph and Annie R. (Marek) Kubelka. He married Barbara A. Leiter on March 16, 1957, in Sedalia, Mo. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korea War. He was a guidance counselor and an assistant to the superintendent at the Sheridan Correctional Center for more than 30 years. He was a liturgist and usher at Harding United Methodist Church and he served on the school board for Serena Schools District No. 2 for eight years. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara; two sons, Stephan (Carolyn) Kubelka of Peotone and Jason (Susan) Kubelka of Oswego; two daughters, Rachel (Carl) Meyer of St. Helena, Calif., and Laura Kubelka of Chicago; and three grandchildren, Claire, Leland and Dean. He was preceded in death by his parents. Pallbearers will be Dan and Dillon Mason, Dan Leiter, Kent Butterfield, Randy Rosengren and Norman Alsvig. Memorials may be directed to the Harding United Methodist Church. The online guestbook may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.MuellerFH.com. (Published by Mueller Funeral Home of Ottawa, IL) | Kubelka, Leroy Joseph (I2104)
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| 2285 | Obituary: Leslie Gross ANDREWS - Leslie E. Gross, 75, of Andrews, co-owner of Superior Construction, died Saturday, August 2, 2003, at his residence. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Church with James Beard officiating. Burial will be at Andrews West Cemetary. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home. He was born in Holiday. He was Baptist. SURVIVORS: Wife, Bobbie Gross of Andrews; sons, Leslie E. Gross Jr. and Alton Gross, both of Andrews; daughter, Joyce Parnell of Andrews; step-children, Ronald Caraway of Puerto Rico and Connie Neatherlin of Milam; brothers, J.B. Gross, Wesley Gross and Lonnie Gross, all of Andrews; sister, Evelyn Bonham of Kermit; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. (Published in The Odessa American on August 4, 2003) | Gross, Leslie Ervin (I896)
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| 2286 | Obituary: Lester E. Houston SHREVEPORT - Services for Mr. Lester E. Houston, 69, of Shreveport, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday August 9 at Rose-Neath's Marshall Street Chapel. Dr. N.O. Pugh, pastor of Senior Adults of First Baptist Church of Shreveport, will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Charles E. Houston, pastor of Gateway Baptist Church of San Antonio, Texas. Burial will be at Forest Park Cemetery. Mr. Houston died Thursday August 7, 1986, at Schumpert Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born in Colquitt, La. and had been a resident of Shreveport most of his life. Mr. Houston was a member of Morningside Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Marceline G. Houston of Shreveport; three sons, Charles E. Houston of San Antonio, Texas, John R. Houston of Marshall, Texas and Gerald R. Houston of Ruston, La.; three step-children, Karen Carpenter of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Roger Slagle of Garland, Texas and Clay Slagle of Shreveport; one sister, Elizabeth H. Kelker of Shreveport; two brothers, Ottis Houston of Pontotoc, Miss. and David Houston of Baton Rouge, La.; and seven grandchildren. (Published in The Shreveport Times on August 8, 1986) | Houston, Lester Ennis (I2303)
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| 2287 | Obituary: Lester Edward Schott GALVESTON - Mr. Lester Edward Schott, age 90, expired at his house on June 24, 1996. Mr. Schott was born in Halletsville, Texas, on March 5, 1906, moved to Galveston in 1927, and worked for the W.L. Moody Bank. After 45 years, he retired, still young at the age of 65. Lester's former employers talked him out of retirement. He worked another seven and one half years for Moody National Bank. Lester was preceded in death by his parents, Anna and Frederick; two brothers, Melvin and Carl; and two sisters, Josephine Booth and Anne Burns. He is survived by his wife Lily; one son, James and his wife Sharon of Texas City; one daughter, Mildred and her husband Raymond Zorn of Galveston; two grandchildren, David of Springfield, Virginia, and Daniel Zorn of Conroe. Lester and Lily have twelve grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. His step-children are Patsy Mount and her husband Jerry of Galveston; Albert Choate and wife Janet of Galveston; Barbara Gaddis and her husband Bob of Fort Worth; and Otto Yelton of Houston. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, 1996, at J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 27, 1996, at 10:00 a.m., at the First Lutheran Church; with Pastor David Hoh officiating. Interment will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock. Pallbearers will be Dinty Stevens, Don Stevens, Leo Chide, Mike Schott, Joe Neely, Robert Gaddis and John Gaddis. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Burgess, Douglas Lee, Walter Burns and Douglas McLeod. Mr. Schott's family would like to thank Dr. Jamie Newman and Dr. Jerry Mount for their care and concern. (Published in The Galveston Daily News on June 26, 1996) | Schott, Lester Edward (I1025)
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| 2288 | Obituary: Lester Frank Downs October 8, 1954 - December 10, 2021 Lester Frank "Rusty" Downs, 67, died Friday, December 10, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. He was born in Lafayette, LA the son of Josiah and Thelma Hart Downs. Lester was an Honors Graduate at McNeese State University at Lake Charles, LA and was retired from the FAA as an Electronic Specialist. He received the FAA "Above and Beyond" Award which is the highest award presented by the agency has and was for his efforts during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Mr. Downs was a Mason with Masonic Lodge #332 in Jackson, TN and was a veteran of Vietnam serving in the Air Force from 1972 to 1976. He was a member of Maple Springs Baptist Church helping in sound and audio for services. Lester loved fishing, genealogy, his New Orleans Saints, and cherished his two grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Rita Hebert Downs of Mercer, TN, three sons, Samuel Downs of Denmark, TN, Andrew Downs of Denmark, TN, and Dexter Downs of Sulphur, LA, two daughters, Jessica (Eugene) Rook of Denmark, TN and Jennifer (Nathan) Roaten of Mercer, TN. Two grandchildren, Carly Ann Roaten and Maci Nicole Rook, and one sister, Doris Franklin of Lake Charles, LA. The family would like extend their heartfelt thanks and deepest regards in thanking Tennessee Quality Care Hospice as they were amazing with the care given to their "Daddy" and their needs throughout his illness! His visitation will be Sunday, December 19, from 2:30 until time of service, with the funeral starting at 3:30, at Heritage Funeral Home. Interment will be at New Ritchie Cemetery. Rev. Nick Brewer will officiate. (Published by Arrington Funeral Directors of Jackson, TN) | Downs, Lester Frank (I15138)
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| 2289 | Obituary: Lester Gross ANDREWS - Lester Gross, 64, a retired auto mechanic, died Thursday, Sept. 15, 1994, at Permian General Hospital. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Second Baptist Church with Dan Street officiating. Burial will be in Andrews Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Singleton-Easterling Funeral Home. He was born in Holliday and had moved to Andrews in 1947 from Seagraves. He was a member of Second Baptist Church of Andrews. SURVIVORS: Wife, Nita Gross of Andrews; sons, Marvin Gross of Big Spring, James Fowler of Eagle Path and Dwayne Vowell of Quinlan; daughters, Shirley Borders of Cedar Town, Ga., and Malta Coffer of Roswell, N.M.; brothers, J.B. Gross, Leslie Gross, Wesley Gross and Lonnie Gross, all of Andrews; sister, Evelyn Bonham of Kermit; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. (Published in The Odessa American on September 17, 1994) | Gross, Lester (I898)
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| 2290 | Obituary: Lester R. Crawford SAREPTA, LA - Services for Mr. Lester R. Crawford, 83, of Sarepta will be held at 2 p.m. Monday March 14, at the New Sarepta Baptist Church where he was a member. Dr. Richard May will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Kenneth Everett. Burial will be in Old Sarepta Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Mortuary of Springhill. Mr. Crawford died Saturday March 12, 1988, in Springhill after a long illness. A native of Karo, Texas, he had been a resident of Sarepta for the past 60 years. He was a retired employee of International Paper Co. with 29 years of service. He was a Veteran having served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Agnes Houston Crawford on August 19, 1979. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Dolores and John Gibbs, Lena and Bob Patterson, all of Sarepta; one son and daughter-in-law, Carl and Margaret Crawford of McAlister, N. Mex.; eight grandchildren, Donna Pine of Bossier City, David Burroughs of Haughton, La., Jerry Crawford and Debbie Stevens, both of Amarillo, Texas, Brenda Davidson of Arlington, Texas, Deborah Butterworth of Los Angeles, Calif., Joyce Wiggins of Sibley, La., Mae Hunter of Minden, La.; fourteen great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers: Dorman Chamblee, Charles Staten, E.L. Edwards, Wiley Corley, George Mullins, Robert Green. (Published in The Shreveport Times on March 14, 1988) | Crawford, Lester Rhone (I1556)
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| 2291 | Obituary: Lewis (Sonny) Greer, Jr. Lewis (Sonny) Greer, Jr., 44, of 204 Ben Howell passed away Wednesday. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Greer; mother, Clara Greer; daughter, Laurie Greer, all of Austin; two sisters, Louise Jennings of Buda and Clara Stark of Austin; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 1:30 PM, Friday, from Wilke-Amey-Clay Funeral Home, Chapel of the Bells, with Reverend A.D. Eberhart officiating. Burial, Liveoak Cemetery. (Published in The Austin American-Statesman on June 7, 1984) | Greer, Lewis Ezell Jr. (I5752)
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| 2292 | Obituary: Lewis Rites Held Recently In Madill Funeral services for Hester Jane Lewis, 90, were held Oct. 3 in Madill. Mrs. Lewis was born April 14, 1898 in Ozan, Ark. She died Oct. 1 in a local nursing home. Mrs. Lewis grew up in Marshall County and had lived in Baum six years. She moved to Mannsville 14 years ago. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Her husband, John McAlister, preceded her in death Nov. 20, 1958. She married Arthur Lewis in Gainesville, Sept. 1, 1972. He preceded her in death Jan. 27, 1988. She is survived by three daughters, Vila Anderson and Corinne Claborn, both of Madill, and Zelma Leslie of Wilson, one brother, Elton Roberts of Wayne, three sisters, Gertie Crisp and Jessie Pakulski of Madill and Ruby Biles of Elk City; nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Services were held in Watts Memorial Chapel with Hugh Campbell officiating assisted by Danny Stewart. Interment was in Woodberry-Forest Cemetery. Bearers were grandsons, Jerry and Wendyl Leslie, Carlos and David Davis, Jerry and Jeff Leslie and Kenny Claborn. (Source Unknown) | Roberts, Hester Jane (I235)
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| 2293 | Obituary: Lewis Roland Bumgardner It is with keen regret that your correspondent reports the death of a good neighbor, Mr. L. R. Bumgardner, who, following a lingering illness, passed away at his home here last Saturday. Mr. Bumgardner was born in Talladega, Ala., November 18, 1860, and during 1869 was brought to Bossier Parish by his parents. He continued to reside in the parish up to the time of his death. He was a member of the board of directors of the Bank of Benton for a number of years and a member of the Bossier Parish School Board for more than ten years, and up to the time of his death. He was a devoted Christian gentleman, a member of the Baptist Church, ever ready to assist the needy, and a kindly and considerate husband, father and friend. He was married to Lamantha Carolina Holly on April 2, 1885, and to this union nine children were born, seven of whom survive him. A short service, conducted by Rev. J. M. Hickson, a long-time friend, and Rev. R. L. Holmes, pastor of Ardis Memorial Baptist Church, was held at the family residence at 1:30 p.m. Sunday and the remains were then taken to Linton Baptist Church, near his old home, and the service completed at four p.m., with interment in Linton Cemetery. Decedent is survived by the widow, one brother, Mr. W. R. Bumgardner, of Ida; four sons, Mr. Ernest Bumgardner, of Homer, and Messrs. Robert, Gordon and Harry Bumgardner, of Bossier City; three daughters, Mrs. W. F. Dalrymple, of Midway; Mrs. W. R. Birdwell, of Linton, and Mrs. W. H. Boylston, of Grand Bayou, and six grandchildren, all of whom were at the beside when the end came. Those named to serve as active pallbearers were Messrs. N. W. Sentell, A. M. Teague, J. E. Williams, Henry Matthews, V. V. Whittington and Jim Pilkinton. Those named as honorary pallbearers: Members of the Parish School Board and the board of directors of the Bank of Benton. A large number of friends accompanied the remains to the old church, where still others gathered to pay their last respects to their departed friend and associate. The great number of beautiful flowers spoke of the esteem and lvoe of the friends in words that cannot be expressed. The members o the family are appreciative of the many kindnesses and messages shown and received. (Published in The Bossier Banner on June 20, 1929) | Bumgardner, Louis Roland (I4897)
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| 2294 | Obituary: Leyon V. Hardin March 13, 1925 - May 22, 1993 FRANKLIN - Memorial services for Leyon V. Hardin, 68, of Franklin will be at 10 a.m. today at Shilo Baptist Church in Franklin. The Rev. C.E. Barnett will officiate. Mr. Hardin died Saturday morning in Olin E. Teague Veteran Administration Hospital in Temple. He was born in and was a lifelong resident of Franklin. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of Disabled American Veterans. Mr. Hardin was also a lifelong member of VFW Post 1907 in Normangee. He was baptized in the hospital on May 16. Survivors include his wife, Flora Bell Hardin of Franklin; a son, Charles Smith of Humble; four daughters, Kathy Steagall of Humble, Wanda Alexandria and Mary Hines, both of Franklin, and Betty Vance of Staples; a sister; three brothers; 12 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. (Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle on May 25, 1993) | Hardin, Leyon Victor (I13120)
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| 2295 | Obituary: LIETA M. THORNTON, 61, of Littleton died Dec. 13. Services were Dec. 17, with burial at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Mrs. Thornton was born in Wakenney, Kan., on Nov. 26, 1937. She married Glenn Thornton, 1954. She was a bookkeeper. Survivors include daughter Kellie Patton of Littleton; brothers Calvin Schneider of Thornton, Lynn Schneider of Littleton; sons Kip, Kent, Kameron, all of Englewood, Kraig of New Mexico; mother Bonnie Schneider of Kansas; nine grandchildren. | Schneider, Lieta Marie (I10421)
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| 2296 | Obituary: LIEUT. SCHEXNYDER IS KILLED IN PLANE CRASH WEDNESDAY Rayne and this entire community are grieved and saddened today by the death of Lieut. Roy L. Schexnyder, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Schexnyder of Rayne, and husband of the former Miss Marilyn McBride, who was instantly killed in an airplane crash at 12:30 A. M., Wednesday morning near Blytheville, Arkansas. Lieut. Schexnyder had flown to Lafayette and come on to Rayne for a brief visit with his parents, ityleaving the field at Lafayette to fly back to his base at Blytheville where he had been stationed. His parents were notified at 4 A. M., Wednesday that he had been instantly killed when his plane crashed on the outskirts of the field. The remains were returned to Rayne by Southern Pacific train, at 12:50 A. M., Friday morning, and were accompanied by an officer from the field as a military escort. Members of the family and an honor guard from Arcenaux Post, American Legion, met the train Friday morning and accompanied the funeral coach to the Schexnyder home where the remains are to be held in state until the hour of the funeral. Services will be held at 9 A. M., Saturday morning from St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Very Rev. Msgr. Hubert Lerschen officiating, and members of the Legion again serving as a guard of Honor and pall bearers. Interment will follow in the adjacent Catholic cemetery with the Gossen Funeral Home directing the arrangements. Born on July 8, 1920, and reared in Rayne Leroy was one of the community's finest young men. He was educated in local schools, graduated from Rayne high school, and later completing a special course at the Anderson Diesel School in Los Angeles, Calif. He later returned to Rayne where he accepted a position with the Superior Oil Company. He had always been interested in flying, and took private lessons at Patterson, La. After completing this course, he later volunteered into the air corps and would have been in this service two years this coming August. He trained in Nashville, Tenn., Montgomery, Ala., Lafayette, La., Greenwood, Miss., and at Blytheville, being sent from there to Randolph Field, San Antonio, for a special instructor's course. He was later returned to Blytheville where he has been serving as instructor, and also as squadron commander. He had gained a very fine reputation in the service and was rendering a very valuable work for his country. On April 14, 1941, he was married to Miss Marilyn McBride of Rayne, who was with him in Arkansas, where they were making their home for the present. He is survived by his widow, his parents, Rayne, one brother, Gardner, and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Schexnyder of two sisters, Mrs. Bert Sweeney and Joyce Schexnyder, all of Rayne. To Marilyn, to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Schexnyder, to the brother and sister, and to all who are shocked and bereaved over the tragic death, Tribune expressed its sympathy from the depths of a heart which grieves with the min their untimely loss of one so precious and dear. Their loss is the nation's, also, since men of Leroy's calibre have proven themselves the very backbone of America's defensive setup, and they are unexpendable. May their sorrow be tempered with a sense of great pride in Leroy's wonderful record of service to his country. His every effort, every thought, and every action was devoted to aiding in the early and successful conclusion of the war, and he truly earned the words of praise which were inspired by the Heavenly Comforter, "well done, thou good and faithful servant." Upon sacrifices such as this are Victory built. (Published in The Rayne-Acadian Tribune on May 5, 1944) | Schexnyder, Lt. Roy Lyonel (I4036)
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| 2297 | Obituary: Lifetime Resident of Rayne Succumbs At Home Today Rayne, La - Mrs. Theresa LeBleu Davis, 60, lifelong resident of Rayne, died at 6 p.m. today at her home on 2nd St. following an illness of about three months. Funeral rites will be held in St. Joseph's Catholic church of Rayne at a time to be announced later. The body will be at the home until the hour of the services. Gossen Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Davis is survived by her mother, Mrs. John LeBleu of Rayne, a son, John Louis Davis, U.S. Air Force, Sherman, Tex.; two daughters, Nancy and Rita of Rayne, and two sisters, Mrs. Laurent Boudreaux of Rayne and Mrs. C.J. LeBlanc of Scott. (Published in the Crowley Daily Signal on December 17, 1951) | LeBleu, Theresa (I1171)
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| 2298 | Obituary: Lil Marek Skrivanek Lil Marek Skrivanek, 74, of Plano, Texas, formerly of Austin, Texas, and College Station, Texas, died August 17, after a long illness. The fourth child of Frank and Rosie Marek, she was born in Burleson County, Texas, on October 4, 1919. She graduated from Caldwell High School and attended the University of Texas at Austin. For many years she served on the Board of Directors of the Czech Educational Foundation. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. John M. Skrivanek, a founder of the Czech Educational Foundation of Texas and Texas A&M University professor of modern languages. She is survived by her son, John David Skrivanek of Bellaire, Texas; daughters, Deanne Butterfield of Memphis, Tennessee, and Sharon Skrivanek-Clark of Plano, Texas; four grandchildren, Kelly Jones Capps of Washington, D.C., Chris Jones of Los Angeles, California, and Andrew and Allison Clark of Plano, Texas; sisters, Rose Skrabanek and Annie Kubelka of Caldwell, Texas; brother, Ted Marek of San Marcos, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Private interment will be at the College Station Cemetery. A memorial service will be held in Austin at the Faith Community Church, 1800 Peyton Gin Road, at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 20, 1994, The Reverend H.E. Beseda officiating. Sparkman/Hillcrest, 7405 W. Northwest Hwy., Dallas, Texas 75225. 214-363-5401 (Published in The Austin American-Statesman on August 19, 1994) | Marek, Lillie Millie (I1765)
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| 2299 | Obituary: Lil Marek Skrivanek Oct. 4, 1919 - Aug. 17, 1994 Memorial services for Lil Marek Skrivanek, 74, of Plano will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Faith Community Church in Austin. The Rev. H.E. Beseda will officiate. A private graveside service will be in College Station Cemetery. Local arrangements are being made by Callaway-Jones Funeral Home. Mrs. Skrivanek died Wednesday in HCA Plano Hospital. She was born in Burleson County and was a former resident of College Station. She graduated from Caldwell High School and attended the University of Texas at Austin. For many years, she served on the board of directors of the Czech Educational Foundation. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. John M. Skrivanek, a founder of the Czech Educational Foundation of Texas and a Texas A&M University professor of modern languages. Survivors include her son, John David Skrivanek of Bellaire; two daughters, Deanne Butterfield of Memphis, Tenn., and Sharon Skrivanek-Clark of Plano; two sisters, Rose Skrabanek and Annie Kubelka, both of Caldwell; a brother, Ted Marek of San Marcos; four grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. (Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle on August 19, 1994) | Marek, Lillie Millie (I1765)
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| 2300 | Obituary: Lilia Mary Talbot December 8, 1905 - December 23, 2005 Lilia Mary Talbot, age 100, of LaBelle passed away Friday, December 23, 2005 at Cypress Glenn Nursing Center in Port Arthur. She was born December 8, 1905 in Lafayette, Louisiana. She was a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include her daughter, Sue Shields of Port Arthur; son, Larry Talbot and wife, Barbara of LaBelle; grandsons, Cary Talbot and wife, Lisa of Hemphill, Troy Talbot and wife, Tammy of Port Neches; granddaughters, Trudy Guidry of Crystal Beach, Jana Bearden of LaBelle; great grandsons, James Talbot and wife, Mandi of LaBelle, Jeffrey Talbot of Onalaska, Wayne Talbot of Baton Rouge, LA, Allen Bearden of LaBelle; great granddaughters, Suzanne Salling of Crystal Beach, Amber Bearden of LaBelle; great great granddaughter, Lauren Hearst of Newton; great great grandson, Justin Molen of Crystal Beach; sister, Lily Milo of Port Acres. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 26, 2005 at Broussard's, 505 12th Street, Nederland. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2005 in Broussard's Nederland Chapel with Reverend Bill Stevens officiating. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves. Pallbearers will be Cary Talbot, Troy Talbot, Wayne Talbot, James Talbot, Jeffrey Talbot, Allen Bearden, Rod Brannan and Oscar Olvera. (Published by Broussard's Mortuary of Nederland, TX) | Broussard, Lilia Mary (I4751)
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