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| 3401 | Obituary: Randel Allen Benner, Jr. January 26, 1971 ~ February 14, 2022 51 Years Old Randel Allen Benner, Jr., age 51 passed away February 14, 2022. He was born in Houston, Texas on January 26, 1971. Growing up in the Houston area, he made his way to Dallas, Texas as a young man, later joining the US Army in 2001; serving in Iraq and Afghanistan in the 82nd Airborne Division as a Paratrooper. Prior to joining the Army, he wasn't thought of as the perfect driver, but he did not let that stop him as he was appointed personal driver for a Colonel during his time overseas. After his time in the Military, he made his way back to Ferris, Texas where he continued his love of music and reading books and different types of literature. He was very intelligent and booksmart. His love of reading included different types of comics and anime. He was a quiet individual; shy and kept to his self much of the time. He enjoyed going to the movies and going out in his favorite western wear, two-stepping the night away. He was devoted to his family and loved to spoil his nieces and nephews. He will be missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by Randel Allen Benner, Sr; inf. brother George Paul Benner, brother Kyle Ray Luttrell and his grandparents. He is survived by parents Marvin and Debbie Luttrell of Ferris; siblings: Coy Luttrell of San Antonio, Brian Benner of Ennis, Tracy and husband Kevin Miles of Conroe, Crystal and husband Steven Anthony of Magnolia, Bryan and wife Tabitha Parker and Carrie Louise; sister-in-law Sherry Luttrell of Ferris; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family members and friends. Visitation will be 12:00 - 1:00 PM Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Green Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be 1:00 PM Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Green Funeral Home, Pastor Michael Masek Officiating. (Published by Green Funeral Home of Ferris, TX) | Benner, Randel Allen Jr. (I5643)
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| 3402 | Obituary: Randolph Landry KAPLAN - Randolph Landry, 56. Kaplan grocery man, died unexpectedly at his home at 4:30 a.m. today. Funeral services will be in the Holy Rosary Catholic Church tomorrow. The time is to be set later. Burial will be in the church cemetery, with the D. L. Meaux in charge of arrangements. Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Landry of Vinton; his widow, the former Beulah Dubois; two daughters, Mrs. J. C. Morgan of Rayne and Mrs. Leo Richard of Port Arthur; a brother, Ursin Landy of Port Arthur; five sisters, Mrs. Louis Sonnier of Lafayette, Mrs. Willis Comeaux, Mrs. Glady Richard and Mrs. Sweeley Richard of Port Arthur and Mrs. E. E. Gepzy of De Quincy, and seven grandchildren. (Published in The Lafayette Daily Advertiser on June 5, 1958) | Landry, Randolph (I2661)
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| 3403 | Obituary: Randolph Landry Dies At Age 56 KAPLAN - Randolph Landry, 56, Kaplan groceryman, died unexpectedly at his home at 4:30 a.m. Thursday. Funeral services were read Friday at Graveside. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of D. L. Meaux Funeral Home. Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Landry of Vinton; his wife, the former Beulah Dubois; two daughters, Mrs. J. C. Morgan of Rayne and Mrs. J. L. Richard of Port Arthur; a brother, Ursin Landry of Port Arthur, Tex.; sisters, Mrs. Louis Sonnier of Lafayette; Mrs. Willis Comeaux, Mrs. Gladys Richard and Mrs. Reney Richard, all of Port Arthur and Mrs. E. E. Gepzy of De Quincy; and seven grandchildren. (Published in The Kaplan Journal on June 12, 1958) | Landry, Randolph (I2661)
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| 3404 | Obituary: Randolph Landry Rites Are Held Randolph Landry, 56, Kaplan grocer, died unexpectedly at his home at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, June 5. Last rites were in Holy Rosary Catholic church Friday. Burial was in the church cemetery. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Landry of Vinton; his wife, the former Beulah Dubois; two daughters, Mrs. J. C. Morgan of Rayne and Mrs. Leo Richard of Port Arthur, Tex.; five sisters, Mrs. Louis Sonnier of Lafayette, Mrs. Willis Comeaux, Mrs. Glady Richard and Mrs. Sweeney Richard of Port Arthur and Mrs. E. E. Gepzy of De Quincy; a brother, Ursin Landy of Port Arthur and seven grandchildren. The D. L. Meaux Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (Published in The Abbeville Meridional on June 12, 1958) | Landry, Randolph (I2661)
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| 3405 | Obituary: Ray Andrew Dunemn October 3, 1949 - February 17, 2010 Ray Andrew Dunemn, 60, of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born October 3, 1949 in Rohwer, AR. He was a retired Deputy Fire Chief for the Monticello Fire Department, owner of SEPSCO & Family Grocery and Deli in Monticello and a member of ABA Faith Missionary Baptist Church. He was the son of the Chennault Dunemn and Myrtle Minchew Dunemn and was preceded in death by one brother, Jerry Dunemn and one sister, Lucy Dunemn. Survivors include his wife, Hilda K. Self Dunemn of Monticello; one daughter, Cindy Frazier and husband, Ronnie, of Tucker, AR; step son, Patrick Fowler and wife, Ashley, of Piedmont, SC; step daughter, Tracey Duncan of Atoka, TN; one sister, Mamie Stringfellow of Monticello; seven grandchildren, Andrew Dunemn, Misty Branch, Jordyn Duncan, Natalie Duncan, Landon Fowler, Bailey Hill and Audrey Elizabeth Fowler. (Published by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home Inc. of Monticello, AR) | Dunemn, Ray Andrew (I8292)
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| 3406 | Obituary: Ray C. Frederick Creole - Funeral services for Ray C. Frederick, 57, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, from Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. The Rev. Al Volpe will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady Star of the Sea Cemetery in Cameron. Visitation is from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Frederick died Thursday, Jan. 15, 1998, in a Lake Charles hospital. A native of Abbeville, he had lived in Cameron for over 30 years. He was a roustabout for the Transworld/Noble drilling company for 30 years. He was a volunteer firefighter and had worked for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office. He was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Margarita Frederick of Cameron; five sons, Oscar Garcia of Cameron, Hector Garcia of Lake Charles, Carlos Frederick of Austin, Texas, Calvin Frederick of Houston and Chris Frederick of Kaplan, one daughter, Karen Trahan of Kaplan; one sister, Eula Delhomme of Maurice; and 11 grandchildren. (Published in The Lake Charles American Press on January 17, 1998) | Frederick, Ray Cleophia (I14667)
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| 3407 | Obituary: Ray H. Harris Dies Monday Ray H. Harris, 43, formerly of Emhouse, died suddenly Monday in San Antonio. Funeral services were held in San Antonio Wednesday. Surviving are his wife, Mary Netta Harris; three sons, Bill, Dave and Robert Harris, all of Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. E. L. Anderson, Waxahachie, and Mrs. Lockie Lamberth, San Antonio; and other relatives. His mother, Mrs. R.H. Harris of Waxahachie, formerly of Emhouse, died last month. (Published in The Corsicana Daily Sun on March 11, 1966) | Harris, Ray Hoyt (I5314)
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| 3408 | Obituary: Ray Myral Hicks Advocate News Service BEEVILLE - Ray Myral Hicks, 60, of Skidmore, died Wednesday following a short illness. Born Dec. 28, 1920 in Brownwood, he was a senior deacon and treasurer at the Skidmore Baptist Church. He was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 261 AF&AM and a member of the Order of Eastern Star No. 422. A retired Civil Service building contractor, he was a sergeant in World War II, serving with the 106th Golden Lion Division, 423 Infantry Regiment in Rheme, France (Elgium, Buldge). He married Dorothy Rothlisberger Feb. 16, 1940 in Sinton. A lifetime resident of Bee County, he resided in Skidmore since 1940. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Galloway and Sons Funeral Home Inc. chapel with the Rev. Homer Hanna and the Rev. Dwayne Morrison officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Skidmore. Pallbearers will be Ted Wilkinson, Bill Matheson, Jack Riggle, Kenneth Crisp, R.H. Hartman and Candido Gonzales. He was preceeded in death by his father, Alfred Myral Hicks. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Hicks of Skidmore: a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Ann Segelken of Skidmore; a son, Kenneth Ray of Beeville: mother, Mrs. Lula May Franc of Skidmore; and four grandchildren. (Published in The Victoria Advocate on September 18, 1981) | Hicks, Ray Myral (I17062)
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| 3409 | Obituary: Ray Myral Hicks SKIDMORE - Ray Myral Hicks, 60, died here Wednesday. He was a retired painter and building contractor. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy; a son, Kenneth Ray Hicks of Beeville; a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Ann Segelken of Skidmore; his mother, Mrs. Lula May Hicks of Skidmore; and four grandchildren. Galloway and Sons Funeral Home of Beeville. (Published in The Corpus Christi Times on September 18, 1981) | Hicks, Ray Myral (I17062)
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| 3410 | Obituary: Rayburn Greer January 27, 1957 - January 22, 2014 Rayburn Greer, 56, of Bryan, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, at St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 25 in Wheat Cemetery in Millican. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral Home and Crematory. Rayburn Greer was born to Charlie and Daisy Wade Greer in Navasota. He was a devoted husband that cherished his wife Susan Muth Greer for 38 years. Preceding him in death are his father; his brother Charles Greer; and his sister Maudene Greer; a great-grandson Hunter Davis. His survivors include his wife Susan Greer; his sons Harry Davis and wife Elizabeth, Michael Joe Davis and his wife Brandie; his daughter Lisa Reichert; his brother Ricky Greer; his sisters Sharon Kozak and husband Frank, Sandra Sage and husband Joe, Shirley Haischer and husband Chris, Mary Schultz, and Claudene Trammell and husband Jerry; his nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren with a new blessing on the way; and by numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial donations are accepted at Agglieland Credit Union for Rayburn Greer. Expressions of condolences can be made at callawayjones.com (Published by Callaway-Jones Funeral Home of Bryan, TX) | Greer, Rayburn (I5526)
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| 3411 | Obituary: Raymond A. Cavazos, Jr. January 7, 1968 - March 16, 2013 Raymond A. Cavazos "Papa Raymond" Jr., of Bryan, passed away March 16, 2013. A memorial service is planned for 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at Hillier Funeral Home in Bryan. Raymond graduated from Victoria High School in 1987. Raymond worked for Brazos Valley Electric for the past 18 years. Raymond was full of life and a positive role model to people others may have given up on. He was also well known not only for his dedication and hard work, but also for always making a lasting impression on everyone he met. He was known to say, "Learn as many skills as you can and learn something new every day". Raymond was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lola; and his nephew, Raymond. Survivors include his wife, Kim; daughter, Mallory; sons, Raymond and Bobby; his mother, Mary Jones and husband Bob; his father, Raymond Cavazos and wife Delores; a very special "grandson" Carter; five sisters; two brothers; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces. (Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle from March 21 to March 24, 2013) | Cavazos, Raymond Amadeo Jr. (I5341)
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| 3412 | Obituary: Raymond Allen Johnson March 22, 2016 ~ October 28, 2021 Raymond Allen Johnson passed away into the arms of the Lord on October 28, 2021. Raymond was born on March 22, 2016 in Austin, Texas to the parents of Riley Daniel Johnson and Lauren Haley Trail. Raymond's love for life started on day 1 to the day he left us. Raymond was always full of so much energy, especially when he played outside, which was something that he always enjoyed. His best friends were his sister Lacey Grace and his cousin Lucas Johnson, the three of them loved playing together. Some of Raymond's favourite things included; power rangers, dinosaurs, Legos, wagon rides, and anything else they could get their hands on. At the age of two, Raymond was your typical little boy, always experimenting and trying to test the limits of his parent's patience. This all changed for Raymond and his family on October 4, 2018, when he was diagnosed with stage 4 hepatoblastoma, a very rare childhood liver cancer that impacts just one in a million children the ages 1-3, around the world each year. Raymond started chemotherapy at Dell Children Hospital followed by 5 surgeries, one to remove the primary tumor from his liver and the rest were on his lungs. He rang the bell on June 19th, 2019, when he finished his chemotherapy, and at that time it looked like Ray was on the home stretch and was finally in remission. Unfortunately, the cancer returned in his lungs and he had to start chemotherapy again. After another 4 rounds of chemotherapy, Ray was accepted into a clinical trial to test a new cancer treatment approach at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. In August of 2020, Ray was infused with modified CAR-T-Cells that were engineered to attack the metastasized cancer within his lungs. Through all of the treatments, Ray was always strong, always happy, and always found a way to make people smile, even when they were sad. He was truly one in a million! In January of 2021, Ray was given 10 rounds of radiation over two weeks to try and help reduce the size of the tumor. In March 2021, Ray's condition was determined to be terminal, and doctors gave Ray just one month to live. Despite this devastating news, Ray's quality of life improved dramatically and he started to regain his strength and once again enjoy his life. He took a trip with his family to Disneyworld and was part of the Lion King show. This past summer, Ray got to enjoy a normal boy's life. He got to play in the dirt, ride horses, catch fish, and even got to go to kindergarten. Ray loved the outdoors and spent some of his best days being outdoors with his family. He truly was a fighter, a warrior, and a hero to everyone. Ray's journey inspired so many around the world to believe in miracles and re-discover their faith. The miracle was that he was with us for so long, always happy, and always smiling. He was a Ray of Light in everyone's life! Ray is survived by his parents, Riley Daniel Johnson and Lauren Haley Trail; his sister, Lacey Grace; his grandparents, Suzy Renee Johnson and Dustan Ray Hale; Mark and Mira Johnson; Mark and Linda Trail; great grandparents, Pamela Poole and Mary Johnson; and his Uncle Ches and Aunt Kellany "Yang Yang" Johnson; and his cousin, Lucas Johnson. Viewing will be on November 2, 2021, from 4-6 pm at Callaway-Jones Funereal Home, 3001 S. Collage Ave., Bryan, Texas 78701. Memorial service will be on November 3, 2021, at 10 am at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 4220 Boonville Rd., Bryan, Texas 77802. (Published by Callaway-Jones Funeral Home of Bryan, TX) | Johnson, Raymond Allen (I6132)
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| 3413 | Obituary: Raymond B. Dockery, Jr. January 16, 1954 - August 24, 2015 Raymond B. Dockery Jr., 61, of Caldwell, died Monday, August 24, 2015. A Celebration of Life services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, August 28, 2015 at the funeral home. Raymond was born January 16, 1954 in Bryan, Texas to Raymond B. and Lucile Kocurek Dockery. He was a Lutheran. Raymond was a mailman and worked for the United States Postal Service for 32 years. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, tubing and being with family. He was a workaholic as well as an avid gopher hunter. Raymond was preceded in death by his father Raymond B. Dockery, Sr. He is survived by his wife Linda, his mother, Lucile, and two sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond "Rayme" Dockery, III and wife Jennifer of Bryan, Texas, and Nicholas Dockery and wife Melanie of Caldwell; two brothers Glen Dockery of Bryan, Texas and John Young and wife Theresa of Mississippi; two sisters Debra English and Daphine Dockery both of Bryan, Texas; and grandchildren are Kyla Ringer, Beau Dockery and Sofia Dockery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice Brazos Valley, 502 W. 26th St., Bryan, Texas 77803. (Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle on August 27, 2015) | Dockery, Raymond Boyce Jr. (I675)
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| 3414 | Obituary: Raymond Bouillon Funeral services for Raymond Bouillon, 64, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Rev. Harry Greig will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens under 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. Saturday. Mr. Bouillon died Thursday, Dec. 29, 1994, in his residence. A native of New Orleans, he lived in Lake Charles for the past 59 years. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War and a member of the American Legion. He was an operator for 36 years with PPG, a member of the Machinist Local, and a member of the Board of Directors of PPG Family Association. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Gloria Hebert Bouillon; one daughter, Pamela Day; one sister, Eunice Bouillon, all of Lake Charles; one brother, Harry Bouillon of Slidell; his mother, Anastazia Bouillon of Lake Charles; and one grandchild. (Published in The Lake Charles American Press on December 30, 1994) | Bouillon, Raymond (I7727)
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| 3415 | Obituary: RAYMOND BOUILLON JR. Funeral services for Raymond Bouillon Jr., 19, of Rt. 2, Box 403 will be at 3 p.m. today, Feb. 9, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Bouillon died at 2:30 a.m. Friday. (Published in The Lake Charles American Press on February 9, 1975) | Bouillon, Raymond Jr. (I7728)
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| 3416 | Obituary: Raymond Clement Sr. Raymond Clement, Sr.(Paw Paw), 77, of Baytown, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2009, at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, after a lengthy illness. He was born on January 12, 1932, in Highlands, Texas, to Gaston and Orline (Sonnier) Clement. He married the love of his life, Rosemary Michalsky Clement, on April 19, 1952. He retired from Platzer Shipyard. His family was very important to him. His greatest joy was spending time with them and their many friends at his home in Crystal Beach. Affectionately know as "Paw Paw," he will be missed by many. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, GI Clement; sisters, Bea Sullivan and Thelma Clement; and granddaughter, Amy Danielle Burnett; Mr. Clement is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Rosemary Clement; sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond and Linda Clement, of Mont Belvieu, Bobby and Pat Clement, of Baytown, John and Sue Clement, of Cleveland; daughters and sons-in-law, Suzanne and Dave Alimena, of Beach City, Terri and Ronny Smith, Candy and Ronnie Kovalcik, Sandy and Ricky Martin, Denice and Timmy Massengale, all of Baytown, Jana and Johnny Sanders, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, and Amy Jo and Tim Warfel, of Spring; twenty-six grandchildren, Melissa Gill, Kera Jennings, Keli LaGrone, Tina Tilton, Jennifer Nerf, Laura Callaway, Kimberly Hanle, Amanda and Kristin Alimena, Christopher and Christy Clement, Stacey Stork, Mindy Vyoral, Ronda Smith, Angie Lawrence, Steven Kovalcik, Crystal Goetz, Brooke Martin, Andrew Van Hise, Joshua, Colby, and Priscilla Massengale, Amber Cannon, Marle' Thompson and Emily and Joseph Clement. He is also survived by fifteen great grandchildren, Amber and Tiffany Gill, Kade, Kyle and Kenli LaGrone, Nichole, Chance and Peyton Nerf, Kadence Alexander, Troy Tomlinson, Kaitlyn and Bryce Stork, Dylan and Devyn Vyoral, and Austin Goetz; brothers; Watts Clement, of Santa Fe, Texas, Alford Clement and wife, Toni, of New Mexico, Frank Clement and wife, Gayle, of Huffman; sister-in-law, Lucille Clement, of Houston; longtime friend, Glenn Muldrow, of Highlands, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 19, 2009, from 5 - 8 p.m. at Crespo & Jirrels, with a Vigil Service at 4:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2009, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, with Monsignor Fred O'Connor and Reverend Terence P. Brinkman, S.T.D., officiating. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Cememtery. Honoring the family as pallbearers will be Christopher Clement, Steven Kovalcik, Joshua and Colby Massengale, Andrew Van Hise, Troy Tomlinson, Chance Nerf, Lanny Lawrence, Rob Vyoral, Greg Goetz, Reggie Gill, Michael LaGrone, Brian Tilton and Gary Jennings. Services: Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2009, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church; interment at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery on FM 1942 at Parrish Road The family wants to thank Dr. Stuart Solomon and staff for their wonderful care for over 24 years. Memorials: For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Clement's memory to Sacred Heart Catholic School, 915 Runneburg, Crosby, Texas, 77532. (Published in The Baytown Sun on July 16, 2009) | Clement, Raymond Joseph Sr. (I2523)
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| 3417 | Obituary: Raymond H. Whetstone August 3, 1940 - December 25, 2020 Chetopa Pastor Raymond H. Whetstone, 80, of Chetopa, passed away at 1:28 p.m., Friday, December 25, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. He was born on August 3, 1940 in Kansas City, Missouri to Ben R. and Verla (Leftwich) Whetstone. He grew up in the Kansas City, Missouri area and graduated from Raytown High School. He then attended Southwest Baptist College at Bolivar, Missouri where he earned an Associates of Arts Degree. He graduated from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas where he earned his Bachelor's Degree. He later received a Master of Bible Theology from the International Bible Seminary in Orlando, Florida. Raymond preached his first sermon in February of 1961, and was first licensed to the Gospel Ministry on July 2, 1962, by the Lakeland Baptist Church of Sunrise Beach, Missouri. He was ordained to the Gospel Ministry on August 5, 1965 by the Linn Creek Baptist Church in Linn Creek, Missouri. Over the past 59 years, Raymond has pastored churches in Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. He also preached revivals in Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Kansas, Trinidad, West Indies, and mission trips in Vera Cruse, Mexico, and the Indian reservation at Macey, Nebraska. He was the founding and current pastor of the Faith Victory Church in Chetopa. He enjoyed spending time with his family and fishing. Raymond was a member of the Independent Assemblies Ministry and the Chetopa Ministerial Alliance. Raymond and Nancy Overman were married on April 26, 1985 in Norman, Arkansas. She survives of the home. Survivors: Wife - Nancy Whetstone of the home Six Sons - Eric Schertz of St. Louis, Missouri, Joshua Schertz of Miami, Oklahoma; David Schertz of Chetopa, Kansas; Raymond Lee Whetstone of Sunrise Beach, Missouri; Benjamine R. Whetstone of St. Louis, Missouri; and Jonathan Whetstone of Chetopa, Kansas. Three Daughters - Teresa Whetstone of Sunrise Beach, Missouri; Portia Avery of Chetopa, Kansas; and Mary Whetstone of Woodward, Oklahoma. Eighteen grandchildren One Sister - Carol Durr of Chetopa, Kansas He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Chetopa. Burial will follow at Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Monday. The funeral service can be viewed live on the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home Facebook page. For all events, social distancing guidelines will be followed, including the requirement of face masks. Memorials are suggested to the Gideons International. These may be left at or mailed to Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 346, Chetopa, KS 67336. Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com. (Published by Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Chetopa, KS) | Whetstone, Rev. Raymond Henry (I16898)
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| 3418 | Obituary: Raymond Ney McCuistion February 16, 1920 - December 22, 2004 Funeral services will at 2 p.m. Friday in Sullivan Funeral Home Chapel for Raymond McCuistion, 84, died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2004 in a local hospital. L. G. Wilden will officiate. Interment will be in Eastview Cemetery. McCuistion was born Feb. 16, 1920 in Olney, a son of the late Ray and Nora Sutherlen McCuistion. He married Marion Elnora Slater Jan 13, 1940 in Breckenridge. A U. S. Army veteran of World War II, when he served as a medical - surgical tech on a hospital ship, he had been a resident of Vernon since 1946. He worked for Verntex Creamery and Dr. Pepper Bottling CO. and later owned and operated a service station. He was a member of the VFW and enjoyed fishing. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Karon Anderson of Vernon; two sons, Fred McCuistion and Richard McCuistion, both of San Angelo; nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. (Published by Sullivan Funeral Home of Vernon, TX) | McCuistion, Raymond Ney (I10255)
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| 3419 | Obituary: Raymond Ogden Stanford September 27, 1922 - September 21, 2011 Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, September 26, 2011 at First Baptist Church of Electra with Rev. Charles Nichols officiating. Burial will be in New Electra Cemetery under the direction of Dutton Funeral Home of Iowa Park, Texas. Raymond was born September 27, 1922 in Electra, Texas to Arther Glenn and Ronnie Emily Smith Stanford. He and Pauline Hunter were married September 21, 1940 in Electra, Texas. He was a lifetime resident of Electra. He was a past member of the Trail Blazers Square Dance Club of Electra and a member of the First Baptist Church of Electra. He worked as a warehouse foreman for West Tex Seat Covers until his retirement. Raymond served in the US Navy during WWII. He was a Radarman 3rd Class aboard the USS Leutze DD0481 from October 1943 until December 1945. He received the American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 5 stars, Philippine Campaign Medal with 2 stars and World War II Victory Medal. The ship participated in the battles at Palau, Leyte Gulf, Lingayen Gulf, Iwo Jima, Okinawa and Surigao Straits. His parents, wife, brothers, Luther Dean and Otis Glenn and a granddaughter, Kristie Lee Stanford preceded him in death. He is survived by his sons, Paul Stanford and wife, Marcia of Pagosa Springs, Colorado and Bruce Stanford and wife, Bonnie of Wichita Falls, Texas; grandsons, Jimmy Stanford and David Stanford of Florida, Greg Stanford of Wichita Falls, Texas and Jerry Stanford and wife, Amy of Wichita Falls, Texas; great granddaughters, Lara and Shawna Kimbrell of Wichita Falls, Texas; sister, Rama Beth Magers and husband, J.B. "Banny" of Electra, Texas; sisters-in-law, Frankie Stanford of Chillicothe, Texas, Nell Carriker of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Peggy Hunter of Lubbock, Texas and Nell Hunter of Wichita Falls, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Wichita Falls, P.O. Box 4804 Wichita Falls, Texas, 76308. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Monday until service time at First Baptist Church of Electra, Texas. (Published by Dutton Funeral Home of Iowa Park, TX) | Stanford, Raymond Ogden (I9998)
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| 3420 | Obituary: Raymond Podsednik, Jr. February 14, 1943 - September 13, 2015 Raymond Podsednik, 72, of Oklahoma City, OK passed away September 13, 2015 in Oklahoma. He was born February 14, 1943 in Pensacola, Florida to Raymond Louis Sr. and Dora Williams Podsednik. A graduate of Hillsboro High School he went on to attend Hill College on a basketball scholarship until being drafted into the United Army. He served his country in the Viet Nam War from 1964-1966. For over 25 years, Raymond was employed with Sears in Pasadena, TX. Shortly after his retirement in 1998 he moved to The Woodlands to be with his son Jason and his family. He later moved to Oklahoma to be closer to his son, Craig and his family. Raymond was an avid tennis fan and music enthusiast. Preceding him in death were his parents. Survivors include his two sons, Craig and Jason; grand son, great-grand son, aunt and uncle. Graveside services will be held September 17, 2015 at Ridge Park Cemetery. (Published in The Oklahoman on September 16, 2015) | Podsednik, Raymond Louis Jr. (I13914)
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| 3421 | Obituary: Raymond Wesley Brown March 3, 1960 - August 4, 2009 Raymond Wesley Brown, age 49, a native of Mobile and resident of Eight Mile died Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at his residence. He worked as a landscaper. He is survived by his Two Daughters, Victoria Jean Brown of Tulsa, OK and Desiree Brown of Ocala, FL; Two Sons, Wesley James Brown of Madison, FL and Matthew Wyatt Brown of Camp Pendleton, CA; His Mother, Evie Brown of Eight Mile; One Sister, Sylvia Juanita Brown of Satsuma, AL and One Brother, James Douglas Brown of Citronelle, AL; Four Grandchildren; Other Relatives and Friends. A visitation will be held from 10 AM until the 11 AM Funeral Service on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at Freeman Funeral Home in Citronelle with Rev. Dallas Lakes officiating. Interment will be at Pine Crest Cemetery in Citronelle. (Published by Freeman Funeral Home of Citronelle, AL) | Brown, Raymond Wesley (I15321)
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| 3422 | Obituary: Rayne Native Dies In Port Arthur Funeral services for Emile Paul Talbot, 78, of 2527 62nd St., who died at 7:15 a.m. Thursday in Doctors' Hospital in Groves of a sudden illness, were at 2 p.m. Friday in the Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church in Port Arthur. The Rev. Patrick O'Connell, pastor, was officiated Entombment was in Calvary Mausoleum. A native, of Rayne, La. Talbot had lived in Port Arthur 49 years. He was employed by Texaco 37 years until he retired in 1957 as a pipefitter No. 1. He was a member of Little Flower of Jesus Catholic church and local 4-23, Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alice Talbot, a daughter, Mrs. Willie Stanley; three sons, Eddie, Percy and Dudley Talbot; two sisters, Mrs. Eddie Champagne and Mrs. Amy LeBouef, all of Port Arthur; eleven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren and a brother, Claude Talbot of Nederland. (Published in The Rayne Acadian-Tribune on July 30, 1970) | Talbot, Emile Paul (I2913)
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| 3423 | Obituary: RAYNE PIONEER BURIED TODAY Auguste Perres, Estimable Citizen Succumbs After Three Days Illness Auguste Perres, one of the pioneer settlers of the town of Rayne, was buried this morning at 9 o'clock. Right Rev. J. B. Jeanmard, bishop of Lafayette, officiated. He was assisted by Rev. Father Doutre, pastor of the Catholic Church in Rayne. The funeral was largely attended because the deceased was held in the highest esteem by many friends. Three days ago, Mr. Perres became ill with an acute attack of Bright's disease from which he never rallied. He passed into eternity at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday morning surrounded by his loved ones. All of the time that he lived in Rayne, Mr. Perres conducted a blacksmith and wheelwright establishment. In later years he retired and his son, Felix Perres, carried on the business which his father established so well. Besides his son, Mr. Perres is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Frank Jeanmard, of Lafayette, and a sister, Mrs. Walter McBride, of Rayne, as well as a number of other relatives. Mr. Perres was always deeply concerned in the welfare of Rayne, more particularity because he was among the original settlers in the place. There remains but two more of the first citizens of the town, Auguste Perres and H.W. Anding, according to the information given to The Signal this morning. We wish to extend our condolence to those who are grieved in the death of this much lamented citizen. (Published in The Crowley Daily Signal on January 19, 1921) | Perres, Auguste Jr. (I1476)
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| 3424 | Obituary: RAYNE RESIDENT DIES 11 DAYS AFTER HUSBAND Mrs. Georgiana Perres, Widow Chief of Police, Succumbs Mrs. Georgiana Amy Perres, 52, widow of the late Chief Felix Perres, who died Friday, March 2, last, died in a New Orleans hospital at 8 a. m. Wednesday, 11 days after the death of her husband. Funeral services have been set for 9 a. m. Friday, with a solemn requiem mass at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Rayne. Rev. Father H. Lerschen will officiate, and following the services, burial will be in the family vault in St. Joseph Cemetery. Until the hour of the funeral, the body will be at the family home. Mrs. Perres suffered a stroke immediately following her husband's death, and had been in a critical condition since that time. On Monday night she was taken to New Orleans for further treatment. Mrs. Perres was the former Miss Georgiana Amy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. Amy. She was born in St. Martinville on February 8, 1888, but moved with her family to Rayne to make her home in later years. On October 27, 1908 she was married to Felix Perres at the local Catholic Church, the late Right Rev. Msgr. A. S. Doutre officiating. Since that time she has been active in church, social and civic circles, and had accompanied Chief Perres to numerous international conventions of the fire chiefs and similar organizations. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and the Ladies' Altar Society. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Walter B. Chief of Indianapolis, Ind., and one son, Leo Perres of Eunice; one grandson, five sisters, Mrs. A. L. Guidry, Port Arthur, Tex.; Mrs. L. A. Morrison, Mrs. Laurent Oubre and Mrs. Lee Oubre, all of St. Martinville, and Mrs. Antoine Lacroix of Rayne; and one brother, Martin Amy of Loreauville. (Published in The Opelousas Herald on March 15, 1940) | Amy, Georgiana (I1508)
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| 3425 | Obituary: Rayne Rites for Mrs. C. LeBlanc RAYNE, La. - Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today for Mrs. Clebert LeBlanc, 81, the former Marie LeBleu, in the chapel of the Gossen Funeral Home here. Burial followed in the Masonic Cemetery in Lafayette. Mrs. LeBlanc, a native of Rayne, died Sunday in Bryan, Tex. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Walter Bremer of Wimberly, Tex., and Mrs. Harry Davis of Mt. Clemens, Mich.; two sons, Howard LeBlanc of Bryan and Robert LeBlanc of Freeport, Tex.; a sister, Mrs. Laurent Boudreaux of Rayne; five grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. (Published in The Crowley Daily Signal on October 3, 1972) | LeBleu, Marie Clementine (I145)
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| 3426 | Obituary: Rayne Youth Is Accident Victim Funeral services for Gregory McBride, age 20, were held Friday at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Gregory is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney McBride, of Rayne. Losing his life in an automobile accident in Baton Rouge last Wednesday, his death came as a shock to his family and friends here. Born and reared in Rayne, Greg attended local schools and was well known in the area. Rev. Benoit Drapeau, C.J.M., officiated during the funeral services with pallbearers being Greg's cousins and friends, Robert Thibodaux, Gary Smith, Brian McBride, David LeLeux, Michael Benoit and Martin Melancon. The Gossen Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney McBride of Rayne; three brothers, Stephen, John and Sidney McBride, Jr., all of Rayne; two sisters, Janet and Louise, both of Rayne; his paternal grandparents, Mrs. E.S. McBride, Sr., and his maternal grandfather, Ophie Benoit, Sr., all of Rayne. (Published in The Rayne Independent on November 1, 1979) | McBride, Gregory Neal (I4019)
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| 3427 | Obituary: Reah Leola Fletcher ARLINGTON - Reah Leola Fletcher, a retired public speaker, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004, three months shy of her 100th birthday. Memorial service: at a later date Memorials: may be made to Fort Worth Vitas Hospice for its loving care and support. She was a past member of the Arlington Story League and the Arlington Woman's Club. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Eric L. Fletcher, son of Leta and Sam H. Fletcher. Survivors: Daughter, Nancy Reedy Leary of Arlington; son, Eric L. Fletcher II of Grants Pass, Ore.; grandchildren, Reah Suzanne Reedy of Arlington, Robert L. Reedy of Comanche, Eric Fletcher III and Sharon Mills of Los Angeles; and great-grandchildren, Erika Mills, Laurel Mills of Los Angeles and Emily Reedy and Nick Reedy of Comanche. Arlington Funeral Home 1221 E. Division St. (817) 548-1791 (Published in The Fort Worth Star-Telegram on February 22, 2004) | Ferguson, Reah Leola (I8908)
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| 3428 | Obituary: Reba Nix Reba Nix, 79, passed away Monday, December 30, 2013 in Wichita Falls. She was born April 3, 1934 in Vera, Texas to Henry A. Patterson and Dora Norman Patterson. Reba enjoyed yard work, fishing, singing, and working at church. She was always ready to help when needed, but usually quietly behind the scenes. She deeply loved her children, grandchildren and extended family. She is preceded in death by: Her parents, Eight brothers: Guy Patterson, Glenn Patterson, Rex Patterson, Ted Patterson, Brownie Patterson, Pete Patterson, Loran Patterson, and Alton Lee Patterson. Two sisters: Norma Thornhill Jones and Wanda Sweat Holland. Reba is survived by: One sister, Leota Cardwell of Starkville, Mississippi, One daughter, Kathy Schuessler and husband Joe of Lubbock, TX., One son, Tim Nix and wife, Kim of Seymour, TX, Three grandsons, Robert Nix of Nashville, TN., Phillip Nix and wife Keri of Lindale, TX., and Bryan Nix and wife, Alyssa of Oklahoma City, OK. Also, one grandson, Daniel Nix of Lindale, TX. Visitation will be held from 5-7PM, Thursday, January 2, 2014 at the funeral home in Munday. Services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, January 3, 2014 at the Munday Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery in Seymour, TX under the direction of McCauley-Smith Funeral Home of Munday. (Published in The Wichita Falls Times Record-News on January 3, 2014) | Patterson, Reba Laverne (I657)
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| 3429 | Obituary: Rebecca "Becky" Kay Guidry December 18, 1957 - July 26, 2014 Rebecca "Becky" Kay Guidry, 56, passed away July 26, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at Gorsulowsky Funeral Home Chapel in Vivian, LA officiated by Rev. Ronnie Raines and Rev. Jesse Littleton. Burial will follow in Hosston Cemetery. There will be a time of visitation from 5-8 pm on Tuesday, July 29th at the funeral home. Becky was born December 18, 1956 to the reunion of her parents Bro Morris D. Kay and Sis Varrie Boney Kay. She was a lifelong member of Mira Pentecostal Church where she was the piano player and a singer. She was one of the executive directors of American Trike Riders. Becky was preceded in death by her brother Manuel P. Kay. She is survived by her husband Don Guidry, her son Jeremy West and wife Kristi, her daughter Tonya Fox and husband Robert, 7 grandchildren; Dakota, Tyler, Katie, Ashlee, JJ, Emily and Jace, her parents, Morris "Red" Kay and Varrie Kay, 3 other sons, Donnie, David and Darrell Guidry, 1 other daughter Anita Guidry, 2 brothers, Donald Ray and John Timothy Kay and 1 sister Esther Kay Givens. Becky is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and a whole other family, her Triker friends. Pallbearers will be Donnie Guidry, Darren Johnson, Robert Fox, Albert Coates, and Brandon Gagnard, and Ronald Paul Raines. Honorary pallbearers are Dakota West, Bro. Earnest Clements and Donald R. Kay Jr. (Published by Gorsulowsky Funeral Home of Vivian, LA) | Kay, Rebecca Ann (I14643)
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| 3430 | Obituary: Rebecca A. Dartez December 18, 1954 ~ March 6, 2018 Rebecca Ann Domingue Dartez, 63, of Sulphur, LA, died at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in a local hospital. Mrs. Dartez was born December 18, 1954 in Lake Charles, LA, where she attended S. J. Welch School. She lived in the Lake Charles / Moss Bluff area all of her life until moving to Sulphur six years ago. She was a raised in the Catholic faith and was a past member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Mrs. Dartez enjoyed spending time outside in her garden, shopping, and loved to spend time with her family. She will always be remembered as a great cook with a heart of gold and had an infectious smile. Mrs. Dartez is survived by her husband of thirty-two years, Roger Dartez of Sulphur; son, Jefferson Oberle of Baton Rouge; father, Hobert Domingue and wife Kathleen of Westlake, LA; siblings, Kent Domingue and wife Francis of Lake Charles, Carl Domingue of Moss Bluff, Jenny Stahl of Sulphur, Melissa LaRocca and husband Deron of Sulphur, Todd Domingue and wife Totsy of Moss Bluff, and Heather Guimbellot and husband Mike of Longville, LA; half-brother, Kevin Campbell and wife Abby of Kansas City, KS; along with numerous nieces, nephews and extended family that she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ella Mae "Poochie" Daigle Bertrand; and in-laws, Leford and Georgia Dartez. Her funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 9, 2018 at the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate. Burial will follow in Lacassine Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 AM until the start of the service with a rosary at 12:00 PM. (Published by Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles, LA) | Domingue, Rebecca Ann (I12327)
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| 3431 | Obituary: Rebecca Luetkenhoelter (Walpole) Rebecca Luetkenhoelter (Walpole), 40, born in Austin, Texas passed away on Aug. 14, 2006. Graduated from LBJ High School in Austin, TX. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Allen and Velma Luetkenhoelter, sister Lindsay Luetkenhoelter, uncle Charles Payne. Survived by: mother Opal Culp, father Brian Luetkenhoelter and wife Sue of Carson City, Nevada, Stephanie Ridings of Round Rock, Valerie Ridings of Dallas, Uncles Wayne Luetkenhoelter and wife Priscilla of Lampassas, John Payne and wife Ann of Cedar Park, Aunts Mary Roberts of Austin, Connie Iley of Indiana, several nieces and nephews and cousins. Family will receive friends from 6:00-9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, at All Faiths Funeral Services, 8507 N. IH 35, Austin, Texas 78753. Graveside Service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, at Cook-Walden Capital Park. Becky leaves behind a loving support group of friends and family. (Published in Austin American-Statesman on August 15, 2006) | Luetkenhoelter, Rebecca Lynn (I1850)
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| 3432 | Obituary: Rebecca Susan Dixon October 20, 1952 - June 25, 2016 TRAVERSE CITY - Rebecca S. Dixon, age 63, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City after suffering a stroke. Rebecca was born October 20, 1952, in Odessa, Texas to Charles and Sue (Hampton) Johnson. Becky grew up in west Texas and went to high school at Pecos High School. She moved to Traverse City in 1987 where she met her late husband, Dan Dixon. They both worked in the family business, LIDSCO with her father, Charlie. Dan and Becky loved living on the Boardman River, spending many hours with friends and family. Becky was known for her kind heart and generous spirit. She always thought of others first and went out of her way to make everyone feel comfortable. Becky was very thoughtful and often did things such as send unexpected cards in the mail or give sentimental gifts to those she loved "just because." Becky loved music, and would often play her guitar and sing favorite folk and country songs at family gatherings. Becky got a thrill out of watching scary movies and musicals and was often found with headphones on listening to Prince or Andrea Bocelli. Her sense of humor was contagious, and she thoroughly enjoyed playing jokes on unsuspecting friends and family. Becky also loved creating things with her hands--from cooking elaborate meals to arranging flowers and making holiday ornaments. More than anything, she loved spending time with her family. Becky is survived by her daughter Erin (Rob) Davis, of Hilton Head, SC and her grandchild, Ashley Davis, a sister, Melissa (Enda McGonigle) Johnson and a cousin Cindy (David) Dixon. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Dan Dixon, her parents Charles and Sue Johnson and brother, Jigger Johnson. A visitation will be held at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home on Sunday, July 10th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorial contributions in Becky's honor be sent to Parkinson's Network North, P.O. Box 5734, Traverse City, MI 49696. The family is being cared for by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services. (Published by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Traverse City, MI) | Johnson, Rebecca Susan (I17233)
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| 3433 | Obituary: Regina Clay Guidry Jackson January 4, 1936 - September 18, 2021 Regina Clay Jackson was born in Kaplan, Louisiana on January 4, 1936 to Cleus W. Guidry and Effie Marie Guidry. She was preceded into Heaven by both her parents; her son, Victor; and her husband of 60 years, Tommy G. Jackson. She leaves to honor her memory, her daughters Kym Cowart and Kathryn Lindsay. Kathryn's husband Curt and their children, Jackson and Claudette. Her granddaughter, Victor's daughter, Kelsey Lowery and her husband Chris and their two sons, Carter and Gavin. Regina graduated from LaGrange High, Class of 1954. She married Tom while they both attended high school. She followed Tom around the state of Louisiana as he was going to school, worked and got promoted. They had all three children in the great state of Louisiana. He finally moved the whole family to Oklahoma. This is where they made their home for over 50 years. Regina raised the three children. She was a den mother for Boy scouts and a Brownie leader for Girl Scouts. She loved to sew and was very creative in the decor of her home and her life. She and Tom were busy in the community and the Catholic Church. About the time the first one graduated high school, they opened their own photography lab. Pro Photo Lab sustained them for the next 28 years. After the grandchildren were born, they bought a minivan and took the grandchildren on numerous trips around the country. Tom passed in mid-2015 and Regina moved to be closer to her children and grandchildren in Texas in early 2017. She was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia in September of 2019. And God called her home on September 18, 2021. Her graveside service will be at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Consolata Cemetery, under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Reverend Jeanne Gunter will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to their sons scholarship fund. https://occf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create?funit_id=3986 (Published by Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles, LA) | Guidry, Regina Clay (I14450)
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| 3434 | Obituary: Relda Mae Watts Allen Percle March 19, 1938 - July 7, 2015 Relda passed away on July 7, 2015 at her home in Plaquemine at 1:38 p.m. at the age of 77. She was a native of Plaquemine and a retired Insurance Agent with Wilbert Life Insurance Company. She was also a hairdresser and known for doing lots of other jobs. Visiting will be at Wilbert Funeral Home in Plaquemine on Friday, July 10th, 5 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday from 8 a.m. until funeral service at 10 a.m. conducted by Rev. Tim Webb. Burial will follow in Grace Memorial Park. Relda is survived by her children, Karen Serrette, Ken Allen and wife Fran and Kurt Allen and wife Nelda; 3 step-sons, Alan, Mark and Kyle Percle; 3 brothers, AJ Watts and wife Melvenia, Ernest Watts, Samuel McQuiston and spouse Sam; grandchildren, Branden Coussou, Jeremy Coussou, Richard Coussou Jr., Jennifer Landry, Vanessa Allen, Shannah Allen, Chelsea Allen and Brent Allen; and 5 great grandchildren. Relda was preceded in death by husband, Frederick Percle; the father of her children, Walter Allen; father, Alex H. Watts; mother, Ruby Dupree McQuiston; and sister, Leela Faye Watts. Special thanks to Comfort Care Hospice and Ms. Deborah. (Published by Wilbert Funeral Home of Plaquemine, LA) | Watts, Relda Mae (I15772)
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| 3435 | Obituary: Rena Broussard Hebert Services Held for Rena B. Hebert Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1992 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church for Rena C. Broussard Hebert, 75, who died in the American Legion Hospital in Crowley at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18, 1992. Burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors are her husband, Leonard V. Hebert of Rayne; a son, Alan Broussard of San Francisco, Calif; three daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Carrol Ann Devillier) Fink of Denham Springs; Mrs. Louis (Constance Devillier) Butaud Jr. of Boerne, Texas and Mrs. Chano (Cynthia) Broussard Leal of Rayne; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clobule Clement; and two brothers, August and Ogden Clement. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters and the Ladies Altar Society. She was also a retired beautician. Pallbearers were Max Roland Baer, Neal Baer, David Moore, Cpl Scott Moore, Warrant Officer Mark Butaud and Michael Simmons. Gossen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (Published in The Rayne Independent on October 22, 1992) | Clement, Rena Marie (I2476)
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| 3436 | Obituary: Rena Clement Hebert Funeral services for Mrs. Rena Clement Hebert, 75, who passed away at 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, 1992, at the American Legion Hospital in Crowley, were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Rev. Benoit Drapeau, CJM, Vicar and Pastor of St. Michael Church in Crowley, was celebrant of the Funeral Mass, and brought a beautiful eulogy as tribute for this loved, life-long resident of Rayne. Rev. Eugene Tremie, St. Joseph Pastor, was concelebrant with Fr. Drapeau. Continuing the Mass, music for the services included favorite sacred hymns with the music provided by Alberta Lyons of Crowley as organist and Bubba Beaugh of Church Point as soloist. She was laid to rest in the St. Joseph Cemetery with Gossen Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Max Roland Baer, Neal Baer, David Moore, Cpl. Scott Moore, Leonard Hebert III and Ken Fink III. She is survived by her husband, Leonard V. Hebert of Rayne; one son, Alan Broussard of San Francisco, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Carrol Ann) Devillier Fink of Denham Springs, Mrs. Louis (Constance) Devillier Butaud Jr., of Boerne, Tex.; and Mrs. Chano (Cynthia) Broussard Leal of Rayne; one step-son, Leonard V. Hebert III of Baton Rouge; 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clobule Clement; and two brothers, August Clement and Odgen Clement; her first husband, Frank Roland Devillier; and her second husband, Eldest Joseph Broussard. Mrs. Hebert was a graduate of St. Joseph High School and was a longtime member of the St. Joseph Altar Society and of the local Court, Catholic Daughters of the Americas. She was employed for some time as a telephone operator, then opened he own shop as a beautician in her home. She was a faithful member of a Rosary Group, and also did much volunteer work in the community, serving as a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, volunteer organization of the Rayne-Branch Hospital. A loved member of her family circle and a cherished friend to the many who have shared her beautiful life, her bright, always true friendship, and her love and kindness as a virtue to be remembered always, deepest sympathy and condolences are being voiced to her husband and family in her loss. "She walked with beauty" can truly be the consolation for those whose lives have been so enriched by her loved during her lifetime. (Published in The Bunkie Record on October 22, 1992) | Clement, Rena Marie (I2476)
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| 3437 | Obituary: Rena Hebert Sandoz March 9, 1925 - September 2, 2007 New Iberia - Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 5, 2007, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in New Iberia, for Rena Hebert Sandoz, 82, who died on Sunday, September 2, 2007 at Consolata Nursing Home in New Iberia. Interment will follow at Holy Family Cemetery in New Iberia. Rev. Fr. Steve LeBlanc, will officiate at the funeral Mass. Readers will be Elaine Bienvenu and Dalie Eldridge. Gift bearers will be Charlene Banna and Kathy Scott. She is survived by her husband, Jim Sandoz, of New Iberia; one daughter, Bertha Sandoz Machado and her husband, Robert, of New Bedford, Mass.; one brother, L. J. Hebert and his wife, Daisetta, of Abbeville; two grandchildren, Susan Green and her husband, Chris, and Robert Machado; and two great grandchildren, Christopher and Kylie Green. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ebrard J. and Bertha Clement Hebert; and two brothers, Fr. Lloyd Hebert and Ripley Hebert. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday and continue at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday until time of service. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening. Pallbearers will be Bobby Banna, Jimmy Dykes, Mark Dietlein, Ray Scott, Bobby Sandoz, and Eddie Sandoz. Memorial donations, in her name, may be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Street, Ste. 200, Lafayette, LA 70503, or to Catholic High School Endowment Fund, c/o Development Department, 1301 DeLaSalle Drive, New Iberia, LA 70560. The family would like to extend special thanks to Drs. James Falterman, Jr., David Rinaldi, Paul Gulotta, and L.O. Broussard, and the staff of Hospice of Acadiana and Consolata Nursing Home, for the wonderful care provided to her. Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA, (337.365.3331), is in charge of arrangements. (Published by Pellerin Funeral Home of New Iberia, LA) | Hebert, Rena Mae (I2820)
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| 3438 | Obituary: Rene Patrick Stoute HARVEY - Rene Patrick Stoute, 68, passed away Friday, Feb. 29, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Jeanette Dubois Stoute of 43 years and brother of Audrey Mae Duhon, Mary Vivian St. Romain, Jessie and Ralph Stoute. Mr. Stoute served in the LA National Guard for eight years and was a food bank volunteer. He was a native of Franklin, La., and a resident of Duson, La., and Gretna, La. Relatives and friends of the family, also members of the Knights of Columbus of Duson, and Gretna, Tulane Ray Hester and the Carpenters Union are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at the Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, La., Monday, March 3, 2008, at 1 p.m. Interment in Westlawn Memorial park Cemeter in Gretna. Visitation will be at the funeral home Monday, from 9 a.m. until Mass time. For information call 504-366-4343. (Published in The Lafayette Daily Advertiser on March 2, 2008) | Stoute, Rene Patrick (I14957)
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| 3439 | Obituary: Rene Richard Rites Held Today at 9 Funeral services were held at 9 a.m. today in the St. Michael Catholic Church for Rene "Boone" Richard, 77, who died on a rural road in Acadia Parish Sunday. Burial was held in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Survivors include his widow, the former Ellen Chandler of Crowley, three daughters, Mrs. Leo Trahan of Rayne, Mrs. C.J. Petitjean of New Iberia, and Mrs. Sue Harbour of Crowley; four brothers, E.P. Richard, Joseph Richard and J.B. Richard of Crowley, and Wilton Richard of Lafayette; three sisters, Mrs. Joe Hains of Baton Rouge, Mrs. J.B. Gaspard and Mrs. Milton Abshire of Lake Charles, and four grandchildren. Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (Published in The Crowley Post Signal on February 8, 1977) | Richard, Rene (I2429)
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| 3440 | Obituary: Rene' Giles Trahan Abbeville - Funeral services were held Saturday, April 5, 2008 at a noon Mass of Christian Burial in St. Theresa Catholic Church honoring the lif of Rene' Giles Trahan, 29, who died April 2, 2008 at Heart Hospital in Lafayette. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services. She is survived by her mother Gleeda Coleman and her husband Rick, Sr. of Abbeville; father, Wilbert Trahan and his wife, Kim of Lake Charles; maternal grandparents, C.J. and Vergie Stelly of Perry; one sister, Alisha Trahan of Abbeville; half sister, Shannon Vice of Abbeville; step sisters, Kristi Coleman and Amy C. Parker; step brother, Rickey Coleman, Jr.; uncle Ronnie Stelly and his wife Louise; aunt Carlene Stelly; one niece, Claire Gondron; two nephews, Drake Broussard and Jeren Broussard; two cousins, Tawana Stelly and Ronnie Stelly II,; and two very special friends Andi Bourque and Allie Foster both of Lafayette. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Claude J. and Giles F. Trahan; two uncles, Wilfred Trahan and Paul Trahan; and one aunt, Mary Lou Lemaire. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincent-abbeville.com. All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville (337) 893-4661. (Published in The Abbeville Meridional on April 6, 2008) | Trahan, Rene' Giles (I14842)
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| 3441 | Obituary: Rene' Giles Trahan ABBEVILLE - Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 5, 2006, with a Mass of Christian Burial, in St. Theresa Catholic Church, honoring the life of Rene' Giles Trahan, 29, who died Wednesday, Apr. 2, 2006, at Heart Hospital of Lafayette. The Rev. Kenneth Mayne will officiate the services. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Gleeda Coleman and her husband, Rick, Sr., of Abbeville; her father, Wilbert Trahan and his wife, Kim, of Lake Charles; maternal grandparents, C.J. and Vergie Stelly, of Perry; one sister, Alisha Trahan, of Abbeville; half sister, Shannon Vice, of Abbeville; step sisters, Kristi Coelman and Amy C. Parker; step brother, Rickey Coleman, Jr.; uncle, Ronnie Stelly and his wife, Louise; aunt, Carlene Stelly; one niece Claire Gondron; two nephews, Drake Broussard and Jaren Broussard; two cousins, Tawana Stelly and Ronnie Stelly, II; and two very special friends, Andi Bourque and Alli Foster, both of Lafayette. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Claude J. and Giles F. Trahan; two uncles, Wilfred Trahan and Paul Trahan; and one aunt, Mary Lou Lemaire. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home, 209 South St. Charles, Abbeville, from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Friday and continue Saturday from 8 a.m. until time of services. A rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. Friday. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincent-abbeville.com. All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661. (Published in The Lafayette Daily Advertiser on April 5, 2008) | Trahan, Rene' Giles (I14842)
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| 3442 | Obituary: Renola Clement Bourque RAYNE - Funeral services will be held at Gossen Funeral Home Chapel, Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. for Renola Clement Bourque, 84 who died Thursday, December 2, 2010 in Maison de Lafayette Nursing Home in Lafayette. Entombment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery #2, Rayne, LA. The family asked for a private graveside service and the would like to thank everone for attendding the services. Surviving are her husband of 61 years, Cyprien Bourque of Rayne, one daughter, Jennifier Cordova and husband Raymond of Lafayette, one brother, Wilbert Clement of Rayne, one granddaughter, Bridget Foco and husband Jeremy of Broussard, one great grandson, J.P. Foco II of Broussard. She was preceded in death by parents, Beauregard Clement and Aurelia Credeur, one brother, Wilson Clement. She was born Saturday, March 27, 1926 in Acadia Parish, LA, daughter of the late Beauregard Clement and the late Aurelia Credeur Clement. Mrs. Bourque graudated from Rayne High School in 1942. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Daughters of America. Contributions may be made to the Hospices of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Ste. 200, Lafayette, LA 70503. A special thanks Dr. Kenneth Spiller. Hospice of Acadiana Dr. Glenn Mire, Pat Richard, Erin Belloni, Donna Lopez. Maison de Lafayette Staff and Dr. Geoffery Mire and all the nurses that cared for her especially Michele and Pat. Acadiana Ambulance for their compassion in transporting her and Mel Guidry for all her help during her illness. Regional Medical Center of Acadiana and Meadowbrook Tricare LTAC. Caregivers, Roudel Meaux, Denise Powell, Denise and Vivian St. Julien and Janelle Miller. A rosary will be recited Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Gossen Funeral Home. Friends will be received at Gossen Funeral Home, Inc., Rayne, LA Saturday, December 4, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until service. Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141. (Published in The Lafayette Advertiser on December 3, 2010) | Clement, Renola (I2510)
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| 3443 | Obituary: Resident Dies After Extended Illness Elmer Claude Snyder, Albuquerque resident for 11 years, died Thursday in a local hospital after a long illness. He was 82. Mr. Snyder, a retired Southern Pacific Railway employe, lived at 1450 Ridgecrest SE. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ida C. Snyder; a daughter, Mrs. Kathleen S. Geisler of Albuquerque; a son, Elmer C. Snyder Jr. of Paris, Ark.; a sister, Mrs. A. A. Hoag of Crowley, La.; five grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Exter-Tonella Chapel. Rev. F. M. Sewell will officiate. (Published in The Albuquerque Tribune on July 6, 1962) | Snyder, Elmer Claude (I8720)
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| 3444 | Obituary: Retired Bossier Merchant Dies; Rites Saturday Harry M. Bumgardner Sr., 64, of Elm Grove, died Thursday at 6:40 p.m. in Bossier City General Hospital following a short illness. A lifelong Bossier Parish resident, he was a retired Bossier City merchant and a member of First Baptist Church of Bossier City. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Bossier City chapel of Rose-Neath Funeral Home with Rev. Scotty Teague, associate pastor of First Baptist Church of Bossier and Rev. K. K. Corkin, pastor of Red River Baptist Church of Benton, officiating. Burial will be in Forest Park. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elsie Nelson Bumgardner; a son, H. M. Bumgardner Jr., of Arlington, Tex.; two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Dalrymple of Benton and Mrs. Claudia Boylston of Houston, Tex.; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Norwood Dalrymple, John Roland Birdwell, Russell Birdwell, Dr. W. H. Boylston, Robert Dumas, Ashford Nelson, Brad Nelson and Larry Wise. (Published in The Shreveport Journal on May 17, 1974) | Bumgardner, Harry Marvin Sr. (I11977)
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| 3445 | Obituary: Retired judge John T. Boone dies of pneumonia John T. Boone, a retired judge who spent 22 years on the bench in Davidson County's General Sessions Court, died Wednesday in Florida from pneumonia. He was 78. Mr. Boone was a native of Nashville with a long and distinguished legal career here. He practiced law from 1948 until 1960, when he became a judge in Davidson County General Sessions Court. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Beyers Funeral Home in Leesburg, Fla. Mr. Boone will be buried at Woodlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Boone; sons Daniel Boone, Brentwood, and William Boone, Nashville; daughters Linda Consolvo, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, and Terry Shepard, Coral Springs, Fla.; stepsons Bradford Wallace, Cape Girardeau, Mo., and Boyd Wallace, Dallas; stepdaughter Gina Harris, Waco, Texas; brother William O. Boone, Nashville; sister Nancy Beauchamp, Franklin; and nine grandchildren. (Published in The Nashville Tennessean on November 22, 2003) | Boone, Judge John Tyer Jr. (I9292)
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| 3446 | Obituary: Retired Oil Official Dies; Rites Today Funeral services for Benjamin Whitaker Haywood, 60, who died Friday at his home, 3704 Greenway, after a long illness, will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the Osborn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery. The Rev. L. A. Carrington, associate pastor of the Noel Memorial Methodist Church, will officiate. A native of Austin, Tex., Mr. Haywood was graduated from Texas A&M College. He was employed with the Gulf Oil Co. in Venezuela, and returned to the United States in 1948 to become district manager for the company in Jackson, Miss. Until his retirement five years ago, he was district manager for Gulf in the Shreveport area. Mr. Haywood was a member of the Noel Memorial Methodist Church, Shreveport, Petroleum Club and the Ark-La-Tex Association of Petroleum Landmen. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Hazel Haywood; a son, Barry Haywood of Shreveport; four daughters, Mrs. R. T. Ezell of Lufkin, Tex., Mrs. E. T. Kettleman of Bartlesville, Okla., Mrs. James H. Jackson Jr. of Atlanta, Ga., and Miss Catherine Adelle Haywood of Shreveport; his mother, Mrs. Mattie P. Haywood of Shreveport; a brother, T. S. Haywood of Corpus Christi, Tex.; and ten grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Joe T. Goodman of Shreveport, W. L. Allen of New Orleans, Joe T. Green of Houston, D. K. O'Connor and D. C. Callender, both of Jackson, and C. L. Rogers of Little Rock. (Published in The Shreveport Times on April 23, 1966) | Haywood, Benjamin Whitaker Jr. (I12830)
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| 3447 | Obituary: Retired SMSgt Gerald Edward Gibbs BOSSIER CITY, LA - Services for Retired SMSgt Gerald Edward Gibbs, 62, will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, February 15, 1999 at Rose-Neath's Bossier Chapel. Officiating will be Bill Alley and Chaplain at Barksdale Air Force Base. Burial will be in Rose-Neath Cemetery with full military honors. SMSgt Gibbs passed away Friday, February 12, 1999 after a lengthy illness. "Gomer" proudly served his country for over 25 years as a Boom Operator in the USAF Reserves. He is a veteran of the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, flying over 250 combat missions and receiving numerous medals throughout his career in the military. From 1978 to 1985, he was owner operator of three Pap-Paws Fried Chicken Stores in the Bossier Shreveport area. A lover of airplanes, he also earned his private pilot licenses and became a flight instructor. He was a kind and generous man always putting the needs of others before himself. He will be greatly missed by all his friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Gibbs; brother, Garnett Gibbs; sister, Judy Gibbs Wiggins; and son-in-law, Tracy Edward Hendrix. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 41 years, Barbara McBride Gibbs; three daughters, Gail Russell and husband, Tom of West Memphis, AK, Ginger Bigby and husband, Walt of Bossier City, LA, Sandra Hostman and husband, Chuck; seven grandchildren; brother, Joseph Gibbs and wife, Linda. Pallbearers will be Keith McBride, Craig McBride, Michael McBride, Zachary Hendrix, Hendrix, Billy LeBleu, GWayne Denom Special thanks to the Willis-Knighton Bossier 3rd Floor and CCU Staffs, Doctors, Ted Warren and Danny Payne for the excellent care of our father, and to the O.R., Day Surgery, friends and co-workers for the support of our family. Memorials may be made to St. Judes Children's Research Hospital. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Bossier Chapel, 746-2543 (Published in The Shreveport Times on February 14, 1999) | Gibbs, Gerald Edward (I4937)
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| 3448 | Obituary: Retired Teacher Given Last Rites RAYNE, La. - Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today in the chapel of the Gossen Funeral Home here for Mrs. Myrtle Kennedy McBride, 69, retired Rayne High School teacher, who died at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday in the Rayne-Branch Hospital. Burial was in the Rayne Protestant Cemetery. A native of Summerfield, La., she was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are a brother, Walter Kennedy, and a sister, Bertha Kennedy, both of Rayne. (Published in The Crowley Daily Signal on June 29, 1973) | Kennedy, Myrtle Claire (I16117)
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| 3449 | Obituary: REV. CAMPBELL DEAD Former Crowley Pastor Passed Away at Bernice Last Friday. Word has been received here of the death of Rev. J. S. Campbell, formerly pastor of the Baptist church in Crowley, which occurred at Bernice, La., last Friday. Death was due to heart failure and came after an illness of only a few days. Rev. Campbell was pastor of the Baptist church here for three years and was transferred to Bernice two years ago. Besides his wife, he leaves a family of three daughters and two sons, all grown. (Published in The Crowley Signal on November 11, 1911) | Campbell, Rev. James Samuel (I4331)
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| 3450 | Obituary: Rev. Dr. Robert J. Sebesta November 16, 1931 - October 6, 2025 Rev. Dr. Robert James Sebesta died on Monday October 6, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Robert, known as Bob by his friends and family, was 93 years old when he passed. Bob was born on November 16, 1931 in a farmhouse near Caldwell, Texas in Burleson County to Joe Frank and Julia Bravenec Sebesta. Bob is survived by Claribel, his wife of 70 years, his son Robert J. (Rob) Sebesta, Jr. (Melinda) and their children Major James Sebesta (Sarah), Olivia Jakubowski (Tomek), and Julia Sebesta, his daughter Drs. Cheryl Banks (Bill) and their children Drs. Kristen Beaver (Jared), Austin Banks, and Dr. Emily Banks and daughter Claire Sebesta (Dr. Jackie) and their children Taylor Smith (Yesenia), Joy Smith, and Jordan McGeehon (Timo), 9 great grandchildren (and one on the way), and his brother Rev. Dr. Daniel Sebesta (Marsha). Bob's childhood education occurred in 3 room Hlavaty Rural School, from grades 1 through 9. He graduated from Caldwell High School in 1948. While living at home, with his parents and 3 brothers, Bob attended the Czech-Moravian Brethren Church in Caldwell. Bob graduated from Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos in 1952 and Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 1955. Always striving to learn and grow, Bob earned his Doctorate in Ministry from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 1983. In the summer of 1952 Bob met the love of his life in Dulac Louisiana and in June of 1955 he married Claribel Joan Brown of the rural community of Raymond near Jennings, Louisiana. Starting their life together and Bob's passionate ministry career immediately after, Bob was ordained as a Presbyterian pastor at his first church in Rocksprings Texas in July of 1955. Bob lovingly served 5 Presbyterian congregations in Texas during his 42 1/2 years of ministry: Rocksprings, Portland, Harlingen, San Marcos, and Pecos. Bob believed his wife Claribel was half of his ministry because she taught, worked with women's groups, and served in the community of all of their churches. He felt called by God to pastor small churches and enjoyed all parts of a small church's life: preacher, teacher, administrator, organizer, counselor, community relations. He especially enjoyed teaching the Bible, which he continued to do through most of his retirement. Bob's passion for helping others extended into a strong commitment to community service. Bob actively served in leadership roles in Kiwanis and Lions Clubs in the communities where they lived. Continuing his dedication to service in retirement, he served as Board President for Habitat for Humanity and was recognized as an outstanding facilitator of Parents Helping Parents program for 14 years. In addition to church specific activities, Bob enjoyed gardening, dancing, history, researching and writing family history, genealogy, and personal memories. He was especially passionate about music and loved singing in the church choir and attending concerts whenever possible. Bob and Claribel loved to travel. Early in their marriage they lived in Scotland for a year where they both attended St Mary's College at the University of St Andrews. While living there, they spent the summer of 1957 touring Europe, visiting 10 different countries, covering 6188 miles in 75 days on their Lambretta motor scooter (the Blue Dart). Through Bob's passionate faith and loving embrace of others, he touched countless lives far beyond his local church ministry. He will be greatly missed, but his legacy will continue to touch lives for years to come. The family wishes to express deep gratitude to the wonderful staff at Seguin Assisted Living, the nurses and aids from Guadalupe Regional Hospice Services and our dear Seguin Angels for the tremendous love and care shown to Bob and Claribel over the past several years. There will be a Celebration of Life for Bob on November 15, 2025 at 10:30 am at First Presbyterian Church Seguin with a light lunch after. The family requests that persons wishing to give memorials make contributions to First Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 1121 E. Walnut St., Seguin, Tx 78155 or the charity of their choice. (Published by Tres Hewell Mortuary of Seguin, TX) | Sebesta, Rev. Dr. Robert James Sr. (I3316)
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