Vivian Spillers Allement; Danny K. Bailey; Fay Browning Ballard; Sammy Anthony “Bootsie” Boeta Jr.; Harry A. Boudreaux; Elise Hymel Bourgeois; William T. Bowles Sr.; Louis Francis Brown; Patricia ann Jackson Brown; James Emmitt Bueche; Mary Lee “Dee Dee” Scivicque Cambre; Genevieve Hopkins Carter; Gloria McKneely “Glo” Daniels’ James Clyde Day; Eddie Dumas
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Allement, Vivian Spillers
A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Vivian was entrusted to the Lord’s care on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, at 6:40 a.m. at Lakeview Manor Nursing Home. She was 78, a homemaker, a resident of Morganza and a native of Downsville. Visiting at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, C.C.D. Building, on Friday, Nov. 24, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 25, from 8 a.m. until service at 10:30 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Lee. Interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Wade Allement Sr.; two daughters, Lydia David and spouse Kennon and Betty Demoulin and spouse Ken; two sons, James Allement Sr. and spouse Bonnie, and Wade “Bonk” Allement Jr.; two brothers, James and Lois Stillers; four grandchildren, Christy David, Ginger Landry, Nikki Gray and James Micheal Allement Jr.; three stepgranddaughters, Crystal Pelt, Teci Brown and Nicole Demoulin; nine great-grandchildren, Chad and Carly Worley, And and Li’l Andy Landry, Li’l Bill and Jarrod Gray, Dusti Turcotte and Colby and Randi Lynn Bergeron; six stepgreat- grandchildren, Chase and Cayley Pelt, Kate Lynn Weber, Alexis Demoulin and Samantha and Parker Kelly; and three nephews, Jimmy, Michael and J.C. Stillers. Preceded in death by her parents, James J. and Nadie Tedeton Spillers; two brothers, Earl Ray and Clifford Spillers; a sister-in-law, Audrey Lecoq Spillers; and a granddaughter, Jodi Lynn David Bergeron. Pallbearers will be Chad Worley, James Micheal Allement Jr., Stafford Chenvert, Brett Robillard, Kenneth David and Freddie McTyre Jr. Honorary pallbearers are Andy Landry Jr., Li’l Bill and Jarrod Gray, Colby Bergeron and Floyd Chenevert. Arrangements by Niland’s Funeral Service, New Roads.
Bailey, Danny K.
A resident of Denham Springs, he passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, at his home. He was 60. Arrangements are pending with Greenoaks Funeral Home.
Ballard, Fay Browning
“I have fought the good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith.” II Timothy 4:7. Fay Browning Ballard, 81, a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006, at Hospice of Baton Rouge Inpatient Unit, after a lengthy and courageous battle with heart disease and multiple strokes. Fay was a graduate of Baton Rouge High School, Class of 1940. In 1940, at the age of 15, she became the youngest Worthy Adviser of the Rainbow Girls in Louisiana. She was employed by Fidelity National Bank for more than 20 years and retired in 1987 as assistant vice president. Visiting will be at Greenoaks Funeral Home chapel, 9595 Florida Blvd., on Friday, Nov. 24, from 1 p.m. until religious service at 2:30 p.m. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. She is survived by her adoring and devoted husband of 64 years, Herbert W. “Buck” Ballard Sr.; and her loving family: daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Colby “Buddy” Reeves of Knoxville, Tenn.; son and daughter-in- law, Billy and Sabrina Ballard, Prairieville; three grandchildren, Alissa Reeves, Christopher Ballard and Jeremy Ballard; and a great- grandchild, Bailey Callaghan, all of whom were her favorites. She is also survived by a sister, Eloise and husband Don Hennigan, Rockport, Texas; 13 nieces and nephews; and numerous grandnieces and grandnephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Archie and Edna Glotts Browning; and a brother, Dr. Archie Browning Jr. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Alissa Reeves, Christopher and Jeremy Ballard, her nephews, Val Browning and Timmy Browning, and Harold Wikman. Honorary pallbearers are Alvin Ballard Jr., Andy and Ernie Wikman, Ralph and Pat Germany, Pearlie and Joyce Watts and Maggie Barta.
Boeta Jr., Sammy Anthony “Bootsie”
Sammy Anthony “Bootsie” Boeta Jr. died unexpectedly at his home in Slaughter at about 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006. He was a member of Local 198. Visiting at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, on Friday, Nov. 24, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until service at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Dan Ohlerking officiating. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Park, Baton Rouge. Survived by a daughter, Christian Marie Boeta of Baker; a son, Toby Anthony Boeta and his wife, Jennifer Geurin Boeta, of Livonia; mother, Janette Sharon Gasket Stroughter; stepfather, Jack D. Stroughter of Slaughter; three brothers, John D. Boeta and wife Donna Scruggs Boeta of Greenwell Springs, David Stroughter and Doug Stroughter and wife Patricia Roy Stroughter, all of Clinton; three sisters, June Edwards and husband Jimmy Edwards of Prairieville, Judy Morris and husband Bobby Morris of Central, and Linda Felter and husband David Felter of Baton Rouge; three grandchildren, Graci Boeta, Cody Boeta and Brayson Boeta. Preceded in death by his father, Sammy Anthony Boeta. Pallbearers will be Carl Tingle, Dustin Tingle, Charles Shipp, Jimmy Landry, Gary Graves and Charles Leiva.
Boudreaux, Harry A.
A retired heavy equipment operator, he died Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, at East Jefferson Medical Center. He was 87, a native and resident of Metairie. Visitations at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Kenner on Saturday, Nov. 25, from 11:30 a.m. until religious services at 12:30 p.m. Burial in Restlawn Memorial Park in Avondale. Survived by a daughter, Janice B. Williams of Marrero; two sons and spouse, Harry Sr. and Cindy Boudreaux of Laplace and Robert Boudreaux of New Orleans; a sister, Dorothy Mims of Donaldsonville; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, a brother-in-law, four sisters-in-law and a host of other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his wife, Louise Dorsey Boudreaux; parents, Joseph and Ida Boudreaux; two daughters, Yvonne Williams and Joyce Brown; a sister and three brothers. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville. (985)-369-7231.
Bourgeois, Elise Hymel
A homemaker and a resident of Lutcher, she died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, in Lutcher. She was 90 and a native of Wallace. Visiting at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Paulina, Friday, Nov. 24, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Ed Fuss. Entombment in the church mausoleum. She was the loving mother of Mary Ann Flowers, Debbie Whitney and husband Pat Whitney, all of Lutcher, Gail “Rodie” Patterson and husband George Patterson of Gramercy, Lynn Vogt and husband George Vogt of Frisco, Texas, Allen Bourgeois and wife Darlene Bourgeois of Gonzales, and Hilton Bourgeois Jr. and wife Mary Bourgeois of St. Rose. She is also survived by three sisters, Mildred Sellman, Esther Madere and Ethel McClure; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hilton Bourgeois Sr.; parents, Severin and Henrietta Hymel; three brothers, Joseph, Severin Jr. and Francis Hymel; sister, Anne Marie Rodrigue; granddaughter, Vickie Lynn Vogt; great-grandson, Tristan Michael Patterson; and son-in- law, Ralph Flowers. Arrangements by Alexander Funeral Home, Lutcher.
Bowles Sr., William T.
Retired owner of Bowles Office Supply and resident of Baton Rouge, he passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. He was 87, a native of Clinton and a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, with the rank of lieutenant, serving in the Aleutian Islands. Visiting at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., on Friday, Nov. 24, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and in the chapel on Saturday from 10 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Castay “Cas” Beck and Bill Beck; son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Edna Bowles; sister, Billie Becnel; and grandchildren, Will Beck, Austin, Texas, Toby Bowles and wife Jenine, Baton Rouge, and Jody Bowles and wife Jessi, Columbia, S.C. Preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Melly Bowles. He was inducted into the Cadets of the Old War Skule in 2001. He was a member of Downtown Kiwanis, Chamber of Commerce, United Way, Baton Rouge City Club, The Military Order of the World Wars and First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to your favorite charity.
Brown, Louis Francis
“Tap the bell, blow out the candle, close the book”. On Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, Louis, 80, died at home surrounded by his loving family. Louis was preceded in death by his father and mother, Louis Francis Brown Sr. and Vera Bentz Brown. Survivors include his wife and best friend, Geraldine Huber Brown; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Greg Miller of Chicago, Jan and Larry Hubbell of College Station, Texas, and Suzie and Randy Shackelford of McKinney, Texas; and sons and daughters-in-law, Louis and Patty Brown and Christopher and Leigh Brown, all of Baton Rouge; six grandchildren, Cody Hubbell of Addison, Texas, Stephanie and Chance Hubbell of College Station, Reid and Trent Shackelford of McKinney and Cassels Brown of Baton Rouge; and cousin, Victor Leglise of New Orleans. The family would like to express thanks to Dr. Andrew DeJong, Dr. Charles Ginn and Dr. Usha Venkatraj for their exceptional care and kindness. Special thanks is also extended to Brazos Valley Hospice and Wendy Michael, Judy and Sonia of Brazos Valley Home Health for their loving attention. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, College Station. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Brazos Valley Hospice or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Brown, Patricia Ann Jackson
A homemaker and a native and resident of Slaughter, she died at 6:15 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006, at her home. She was 52. Visiting at Richardson Funeral Home, Clinton, on Friday, Nov. 24, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Religious service at St. Paul Church-God in Christ, Slaughter, at 1 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. John Moore. Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Florence Kelly; father, James Moore; stepfather, Charlie Kelly; two daughters, Tara Jackson and Kimberly Jackson; three stepdaughters; four sons, Cornelius D. Moore, Burnell Jackson Jr., Terrace Jackson and Bernart Jackson; two stepsons, five sisters, six brothers and nine grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Burnell Jackson Sr.; and two brothers, Donald and James Kelly.
Bueche, James Emmitt
A retired welder and a resident of Prairieville, he died at 11:16 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006, in Baton Rouge. He was 76, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a native of Lakeland. Visiting at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, on Friday, Nov. 24, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Prairieville, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Saturday, with the Rev. Eric Guyan, celebrant. Interment in Prairieville Community Cemetery. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Stacy Bueche and Kevin Bueche, all of Prairieville, and Debbie Bueche, Baton Rouge; two sisters, Nola Aguillard and Dora Guillaume, both of Ventress; three brothers, George Bueche, Ventress, and Edgar and Donald Bueche, both of Baton Rouge; six grandchildren, Rachel, Thomas, Kyle, Nicole, Cody and Morgan; and two great-grandchildren, Malana and Madison. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Joan Mancuso Bueche; parents, Eddie and Melicie Olinde Bueche; son, Stephen Bueche; sister, Bernice LeBeau; and two brothers, Merrick and Louis Bueche. Pallbearers will be Thomas and Kyle Bueche, Mitch Aguillard, Cody Bueche, Lyle Lejeune and Terry Savoy. He was a former member of the American Legion, Baton Rouge.
Cambre, Mary Lee “Dee Dee” Scivicque
A resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 77 and a native of Maurepas. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Friday, Nov. 24, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Mike Collins, celebrant. Entombment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory Mausoleum. She is survived by a daughter, Gretchen Stroud and husband Steve Stroud, Baton Rouge; two sons, David M. Cambre and wife Judy, Liberty, Miss., and Mark G. Cambre and wife Sue, Baton Rouge; a sister, Eleanora Smith, Greenwell Springs; brother, Dennis J. Scivicque Jr. and wife Shirley, Baton Rouge; sister-in-law, Dorothy C. Lambert, Baton Rouge; five grandchildren, Michele Stroud, Brent Smith, Jason Smith, Shanna Cambre and Rachel Cambre; a great- grandchild, Kayla Smith; and many friends and family, including Martha “Nelwyn” Zuelke and Laura Sutton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Lloyd Cambre; and parents, Dennis J. and Doretta Coogan Scivicque. She was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, the Church Prayer Line and a former member of the Ladies Altar Society. Pallbearers will be Brent Smith, Jason Smith, Ronnie Scivicque, Brian Scivicque, Michael Smith and Lynn Lambert. Honorary pallbearers are Ken Sharp and Ryan Sharp. Donations for Masses may be made to the church.
Carter, Genevieve Hopkins
A resident of Gonzales and a former longtime resident of New Orleans, she departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. at her home. She was 86, a native of St. Francisville and retired private duty nurses assistant. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, 10633 La. 18, St. James, Saturday, Nov. 25, from 10 a.m. until religious service at noon, conducted by Dr. Joseph Coleman Sr. Interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Freddie Carter Jr.; brother, Minor Hopkins and wife Philomean; three grandchildren, Veedra Batiste, who was a devoted caregiver, and her husband Renwick, Desiree Smith and husband Allen, and Charles Bowie and wife Sandra; six great-grandchildren; a granddaughter-in-law, Audrey Bowie Cox; three sisters-in-law and four brothers-in-law, Albertine and Tom Browder, Alma and John Milton, Elizabeth Carter, Clarence Carter and Henry Hall; and a godchild, Frank Joshua. Preceded in death by her mother, Ada Hopkins; father, Virgil Sterling; stepdaughter, Doris C. Bowie; and a brother, Morris Hopkins. Before Hurricane Katrina, she was a longtime member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church in New Orleans, pastured by the Rev. Donald Robinson, where she served on many of the church organizations. She was a great cook and seamstress. Arrangements entrusted to Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville.
Daniels, Gloria McKneely “Glo”
A retired employee of the East Baton Rouge Parish school system, she died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. She was a resident of Baker and a native of Ethel. Visiting at Miller & Daughter Mortuary, Zachary, on Friday, Nov. 24, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Religious service at St. John Baptist Church, 820 New Rafe Mayer Road, Alsen community, the Rev. Donald Ruth, pastor, at 11 a.m. Saturday. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Yo Yo Hills. Interment in Greenbriar Cemetery, Ethel. She is survived by five daughters, Angel Marie and husband T.C. Johnson, Memphis, Tenn., Carla Denise Holmes, and LaWarren Daniels and husband Joseph Gales, all of Baker, Dominique and husband Johnny Rickman, Baton Rouge, and Donielle and husband Quasim Jabarr, Decatur, Ga.; a son, Wilbert Daniels Jr. of Baker; grandson, Mackie Williams of Port Allen; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Joan Ella and husband John Green and Clara and husband Dave Toliver, all of Baker, and Sandra and husband Ronnie Clark of Baton Rouge; two brothers, Noah and wife Varnell McKneely of Oakland, Calif., and L’Jean and wife Jean McKneely of Baker; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert Daniels, on May 15, 2006; two sisters, four brothers and her parents. Special thanks to Dr. Peter Bostick, Dr. Donnie Batie, Dr. Leon Kraft, Dr. Georgia Reine, nurse Shelia of Health Care Options and the staffs of the third and fourth floors and the ICU at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City.
Day, James Clyde
James Clyde Day, beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, at 8:55 a.m. A resident of Baton Rouge, he was born Jan. 31, 1920, in Gloster, Miss. He was a retired paint contractor and a U.S. Army veteran, having served throughout the European Theater. Mr. Day had a lifelong love for nature, the outdoors and quail hunting. He raised and trained bird dogs and hunted all his life. He participated in field trails all across the South, winning many awards and competition trophies for his skills. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mildred Bates Day; daughters, Vickie Gewin and husband Jerry, Clyta Jenkins, Carolyn Stafford and Virginia LeJeune; son, Everett “Buddy” Moore; brother, William Herman Day; seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jonathan and Fannie Victoria Day; sisters, Ina Jane Brown, Ruth Binning, Helen Temple and Winnie Davis Whittington; and a granddaughter, Delaine Cooke Jarreau. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Saturday, Nov. 25, from 9:30 a.m. until service at 1 p.m., conducted by Rickey Sinclair, pastor of Miracle Place Church. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Pallbearers will be Troy Stafford, Michael Stafford, Kurt LeJeune, Jason Jarreau, Jeremy Latino and Jerry Gewin. Yes, daddy, the Lord does everything just right, and we will see you again on His golden shores. “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23:6. The family requests that donations be made to a charity or church of choice.
Dumas, Eddie
A retired self-employed carpenter and a resident of Morgan City, post Hurricane Katrina, he died at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006, at Teche Regional Hospital. He was 84 and a native of Vacherie. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting at St. Phillip Catholic Church, Vacherie, on Saturday, Nov. 25, from 9 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Religious service at the church at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Louis Oubre. Interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Hattie Jeffery Dumas; daughter, LaVergne Dumas Pierre; brother, Edwin Batiste; grandson, Ernest Alex Pierre Jr.; and two great-grandchildren, Demisha and Erione. Preceded in death by his parents, Roleace Dumas and Julia Keller; siblings, Gladys Thompson, Odeal, Roger Dumas Sr., Edmond Keller Sr., Walter Sr., Emile Jr. and William and Juanita Batiste. Arrangements by Baloney Funeral Home, L.L.C., Garyville.
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