Marion D. Morris
(January 16, 1921 - September 11, 2013)
Marion D. Morris “Mi Mi”
Marion D. Morris, 92, a longtime resident of West Feliciana Parish, died on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. She was retired, after working for the US Postal Service for over thirty years, part of that as the Postmaster.
Visitation will be at Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in St. Francisville on Saturday, September 14, 2013 from 9am until funeral services at 10am, conducted by Fr. Cary Bani. Burial will be at Star Hill Cemetery.
She is survived by her son, Robert F. Morris Jr and his wife Wendy Hooper Morris of Slidell; two grandsons: Robert F. Morris III and his wife Tiffany Morris, and Stephen Morris and his wife Mikhael; and four great-grandchildren: Bailey, Kayla, Ella, and Stephen Jr. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Morris Sr. and her brother Charles Dours.
Hyman Westley Pierce, Jr.
(November 28, 1957 - September 11, 2013)
Pierce, Jr., Hyman Westley “Wes”
A resident of Baton Rouge, he died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. He was 55 years old. Visiting will be at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. in Zachary on Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 from 6pm until 8pm and continues on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 from 12pm until service at 1pm. Graveside service will be at 3pm at Oaklawn Cemetery, Centreville, MS. He is survived by his mother, Dora Netterville Pierce. 2 brothers, Kevin Dewey Pierce and wife, Teresa and Blake Ashley Pierce and wife, Brenda. Half sister, Charlotte Pierce Brown. Nieces and nephew, Brittany Amanda Pierce, Ashley Noelle Pierce, Patrick Callahan and Destiny Joelle Pardue. Many friends and relatives. He is preceded in death by his father, Hyman Westley Pierce, Sr. Special thanks to his numerous caregivers over the years for all your compassion.
Harry Allen Hunt, Sr.
(April 29, 1943 - September 7, 2013)
Harry Allen Hunt Sr., 70, died on September 7, 2013 at 11:22am at his oldest son’s home in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, surrounded by his entire family. He was a native of Zachary, Louisiana, but a resident of Lafayette, Louisiana for the past 25 years. Harry Hunt Sr. became established in the antique auction business in the 1970’s.
Harry was preceded in death by his father, Leon L. Hunt, and his mother Martha. He is survived by his three sons, Harry A. Hunt Jr. (Hal) and his wife Bridget, Rodney Paul Hunt Sr., and Vernon Billy-Bob Hunt and his wife Randi. He was also blessed with five grandchildren, Crystal, Savannah, Rod, Cheyenne, and Montana, three step-grandchilden, Amber, Trey, and Jake, and two great-grandchildren, Landus and Londyn. He is also survived by former wife and friend, Bonnie S. Hunt.
Pallbearers will be Hal Hunt (son), Rod Hunt (son), Billy-Bob Hunt (son), Rod Hunt Jr. (grandson), Kyle Strother (grandson-in-law), and Jeremy Gantt (friend). Honorary pallbearers are David Price “Hummingbird” (friend), Jim Poole (friend), Charlie Mechwart (friend) and Alan Crawford (friend).
Visitation will be held at Charlet Funeral Home, inc. in Zachary, Louisiana on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 from 6pm until 8pm. The visitation will continue at Charlet Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 from 9am until funeral services at 10am, conducted by Brother David R. Bowser. Burial to follow at Redwood Cemetery. At the end of his journey, his love, character, and heart impacted the lives of his loved ones, leaving behind a legacy that will never be forgotten.
James Lamar Munn Sr.
(February 1, 1940 - September 7, 2013)
James Lamar Munn Sr.
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy 4:7. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, he died Sept. 7, 2013 at his home in Baker. He was 73 years old and was a funeral director for over 50 years and former owner of Munn Transportation. He was also former manager of Roselawn Memorial Park in Baton Rouge. Visiting will be at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc in Zachary on Monday, Sept. 9, 2013 from 5pm until 9m and continues on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013 from 9am until service at 11am conducted by Rev. Dennis Allen. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Baker. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Vickie C. Munn. Daughter, Roxanne Mabile and husband, Keith; Slaughter. Sons, James L. “Jim” Munn, Jr. and wife, June, Zachary and Michael W. “Mike” Munn and wife, Lisa, Central. Sisters, Nell Buffington, Collins, MS and Cleo Rankin, Zachary. Brothers, Robert J. Munn and Marion P. “Bo” Munn, both of Zachary. 8 grandchildren, Jordan Munn and wife, Britany, Denham Springs; Jonathan Munn, Zachary; Danielle Comeaux and husband, Dr. Blake Comeaux, New Iberia; Mandy Colson and husband, Chris, Baker; Lanee Munn, Central; Justin Mabile, Slaughter; Trevor Munn, Central; and Koty Munn, Zachary. 6 great grandchildren, Jase McCoy, Carson Comeaux, Ella Comeaux, Katelynn Colson, Liam Munn and Caleb Colson due in December. He is preceded in death by great grandson, Noah Comeaux, parents, John C. and Myrtle King Munn; sisters, Mary Catherine Alford and Elizabeth Pittman. Pallbearers will be Jordan Munn Trevor Munn, Justin Mabile, Jonathan Munn, Koty Munn, Joe Rankin, Joey Thornton and Jerry Schober. He was Worshipful Master in 1973 of Fairfields Lodge #425 F&AM; and was a member of Baton Rouge Consistory. He was a former member of Louisiana Funeral Directors Association and was Funeral Director of the Year in 2000 for Southeast Louisiana Funeral Directors Association. He was also a former member Jerusalem Temple of Shriners. Special thanks to the ICU Staff at Lane Regional Medical Center and the staff at St. Joseph Hospice for all your support and compassion. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or St. Joseph Hospice.
Eileen Carter Dilmon
(June 12, 1927 - September 10, 2013)
Eileen Carter Dilmon – “Nannie”
Jesus has called Nannie home today to be with Rusty, her husband of more than 60 years and to reunite with her youngest son, John Allen, who was lost at a very young age. Eileen was a native of Rose Hill, Virginia, her little piece of heaven on earth and longtime resident of Zachary, Louisiana. Although during her life she worked numerous jobs, she retired from the East Baton Rouge Parish School System where she served as a School Bus Aid for many of “her kids”. This was a very rewarding occupation for her and she touched the lives of many children and many of them touched her heart as well. Beside her love of her family, she enjoyed fishing, traveling to the mountains of Virginia, gardening, embroidery and taking care of her hummingbirds each spring and summer. Nannie was preceded in death by her husband and soul mate Roscoe “Rusty” Dilmon, youngest son John Allen Dilmon, her parents Byrd Cheek and Mable Young Cheek, three sisters, Alfie, Elsie and Della Daniels and her step parents John and Mary Carter. She is survived by her oldest son, Joseph Dilmon and wife Bonnie, her granddaughter Emily Nevarez and husband Javier and her single great grandchild, Emma Grace Nevarez…her “little baby with the black hair”. Visiting will be at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. in Zachary on Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 from 5pm until 8pm and continues on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2013 from 9am until service at 10am conducted by Dr. Greg Davis. Eileen’s final resting place will be the Lee Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Rose Hill, Virginia. Honorary pallbearers are Kemp Amacker, MD, John Hawkins, Tom Ed McHugh and her fishing buddies, Joe Messina and David Dewey. Many thanks to all the friends and neighbors from the Zachary community over these many years. Special thanks to the Management and Staff of Lane Regional Medical Center, Oakwood Village Assisted Living facility and Grace Health and Rehab Center for the love and care provided. Memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Delbert "Dee" Ethan Hunt
(April 13, 1927 - August 30, 2013)
U.S. Veteran
Delbert Ethan “Dee” Hunt, 86, died on August 30, 2013 at 1:10pm at his home in Zachary, Louisiana surrounded by his family. He was a graduate of Zachary High School in the class of 1945. He was a veteran of the United States Navy where he spent 5 years in the South Pacific Ocean and 1 year in the Korean War. Returning home, he went to work at Florida Gas Pipeline for 27 years. After retiring from Florida Gas, he went to work for EBRPSO in Civil Processing and retired from there 11 years later. He loved to travel and was an avid outdoorsman, especially enjoying hunting and fishing. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Zachary. He is survived by his wife and the love of his life for 63 years, Dottie Hunt; two daughters, Mary Lou Sheridan and husband Brad; Jamie Kirby and husband Vernon; one son, David Hunt and wife Debbie. He has 8 grandchildren, Jodie Allen and wife Cassie, Lynn Mason and husband Robert, Neal Allen and wife Taylor, Bert Kirby, De’Anne Pilcher and husband Nathan, Scott Hunt and wife Stacey, Janna LeGrange and husband Ben, Katie Amorello and husband Joe. He was also blessed with 19 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father, David Franklin Hunt Sr., mother, Lucille Hunt Payne and brother, David Franklin Hunt Jr. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Zachary Building Fund. Pallbearers are Jodi Allen, Robert Mason, Neal Allen, Bert Kirby, Nathan Pilcher, Scott Hunt, Ben LeGrange, Joe Amorello Jr. and Justin Tassin. Honorary pallbearers are his 19 great grandchildren. A special thanks to all the doctors, nurses, and staff at Baton Rouge General on Bluebonnet for their love, care and support they provided to the family. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 1, 2013 at First Baptist Church in Zachary from 5:00-8:00pm and Monday, September 2, 2013 at 1:00-3:00pm. The funeral will be held by Dr. Wayne Barnes, Dr. Reggie Bridges and Dr. Brythel Brantley of First Baptist Church of Zachary on Monday, September 2, 2013 at 3:00 and burial following. His favorite scripture was John 3:16, For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. In the end, his greatest gift of all was the essence of a man with spirit, a charming nature, distinguished humor and oversized humanity that will forever live on through his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Colten Wiley Crum
(July 29, 1995 - September 3, 2013)
Colten Wiley Crum
Colten Wiley Crum went to be with our Lord on September 3, 2013. He was 18 years old and a senior at West Feliciana High School. He was a resident of St. Francisville, Louisiana. He was a loving son, grandson, brother, nephew and friend to many and will be missed dearly by all those he came in contact with. He loved life, working with his Dad and making people laugh. Colten was a very caring and giving person and it showed even in his passing as he was an organ donor. A part of him will always live on whether near or far from us. Visitation will be held at St. Francisville Baptist Church on Friday September 6, 2013 from 4 pm until 8 pm and Saturday September 7, 2013 from 9 am until services at 11 am. Burial will be at Feliciana Cemetery in St. Francisville. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Lori and James Taylor; father John Crum and fiancé Cassandra Delaney; brother Caleb and sisters, Chaney and Emily Crum, as well as many step-siblings; maternal grandmother, Linda Hodgin; paternal grandparents, Ginger and Homer Emily and Wiley and Marilyn Crum; maternal great grandmother Betty Jo Lambert; aunts, Angie Fontenot and husband Ferrell, Beth Tycer and husband Robert, Kerry Emily and Kim Hodgin; cousins, Erika and Jessica Crum, Austin Elizonda, Raelyn Delatte and Ashli, Abbi and David Tycer. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, David (Roho) Hodgin. Pallbearers will be Austin Elizondo, Blake Ross, Bobby Redmond, Brandon Perry, Dakota Thompson, Deuce Landry, Josh Strickland and Will Costinette. The “Colten Crum Memorial Trust Fund” has been set up at Highland Bank in Jackson. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you find your favorite picture of Colten and make a copy. Bring the photo to the family or to services for display. This display board will be a keepsake for the family.
Myrtle Willis Kirby
(December 14, 1930 - September 2, 2013)
Myrtle Willis Kirby, a resident of Greensburg, LA, died on Monday, September 2, 2013. Visitation will be at Charlet Funeral Home in Clinton on Friday, September 6, 2013 from 9am until services at 11am. Burial will be at Greensburg Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Beth Kirby Blouin and her husband Selwyn of Clinton; former daughters-in-law: Laura Munson Kirby, Kathy Thomas Buchanan; brother Bobby Willis and his wife, Virginia; four grandchildren: Beau Blouin and his wife Andrea; Lex Blouin and his wife Breanna; Katie Trahan and her husband Justin; and Zane Kirby and his wife Madelyne; one great-grandson Thomas Blouin.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Bobby Kirby; parents Arthur “Bo” and Elsie Willis; sister Aline Guidry; infant daughter Madelyn Gayle Kirby; brother Dave Willis; borther Benny Willis; son Tim Kirby. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She loved gardening.
