Gunnar James Williamson
(May 2, 1989 - March 8, 2012)
Gunnar was born May 2, 1989 at Lane Memorial Hospital in Zachary. He grew up and attended school in Pride, LA. Raised to be honorable, honest, loyal, respectful, and to always be available to those in need; he lived as he was raised to be. He worked for Roy Goodman, owner of Goodman Painting from the age of 15. Gunnar was capable of fixing anything. He holds the LSU record for being able to disassemble, reassemble and have a small engine running in under five minutes. His electrical ability was that of veteran electricians. His computer knowledge exceeded those who posses degrees. His mechanical ability exceeded those with many years of experience. He was taken from his daddy, Marshall Wayne Bernard and his mother as a result of a senseless robbery and beating in Tigerland that left him brain dead and on life support. As a result, all of his organs were donated so that others may live. His parents encourage other families to do the same so that those who would ordinarily have little chance to live without donor organs will be given a second chance that their son didn’t receive. Many thanks to everyone who stood beside this family with love, encouragement, and support. Gunnar was preceded in death by his great-great-grandmother, Susie Annie Westbrook, his maternal grandfather, Clyde M. “Snooky” Williamson, his maternal great-grandmother Eloise Westbrook Williamson, his maternal aunt Tommye Lynne Goodwin, his paternal grandfather Morris Osbourne Bernard, his paternal grandmother, Carolyn Jewell Bernard and his brother, Jacob Adam Bernard. He is survived by his moma and daddy, Marshall Wayne and Robin Williamson Bernard, his brother Marshall Wayne Bernard II, his sister, Brandi Nicole Bernard, and his fiancé Kemleh “Kem” Faical. Visitation will be at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc in Zachary on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 from 5pm until 8pm and then on Thursday, March 15, from 9am until services at 11am, conducted by Gunnar’s uncle, the Rev. Keith Osbourne Bernard of the Magnolia Christian Assembly. Burial will be in Kirkwood Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Caleb Kistler, Jacob Achee, Van Shannon, Anthony Bower, Ben Kennedy, Roy Goodman, and his mother, Robin Williamson Bernard, who brought him into the world and will carry him out of it. Friends wishing to make memorial donations may make them to help defray funeral costs. An account has been set up with Chase Bank and your generosity is appreciated.
Carolyn Rita Matherne
(Died March 11, 2012)
Carolyn Matherne died on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 71 years old, a resident of Denham Springs and a native of Bay St. Louis, MS. She is survived by her husband of 54 years; Lawrence Jude Matherne, 5 sons; Lawrence J. Matherne Jr., Joseph C. Matherne, Raymond M. Matherne, Ricky A. Matherne, and Robert W. Matherne, her mother; Joyce Rita Morele, Waveland, MS, brother; Anthony J. Traina, 8 grandchildren; Marquise D. Matherne, Jessica N. Shores, Ricky A. Matherne Jr., Summer K. Matherne, Lawrence J. Matherne III, Devyn A. Matherne, Austin A. Matherne, and Skylar W. Matherne and 1 great grandchild; Madisyn Shores.
Clarence Harvell "Deets" Powers, Jr.
(February 2, 1932 - March 13, 2012)
U.S. Veteran
Deets Powers died on March 13, 2012 at his home in Clinton. He was 80 years old, a Veteran having served in the US Air Force, and was an avid bird watcher. Visitation will be on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Clinton from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Visitation will continue at the funeral home on Sunday, March 18, 2012 from 12:00pm (noon) until service time at 2:00pm, conducted by Rev. W. Edmund Carver. Interment will be in Masonic Cemetery, Clinton. He is survived by his aunt, Clara Zachary of Sulphur; numerous cousins, including: Dr. William C. "Bill" Norris Jr. of New Orleans, Conley Juban of Houston, TX, "C.J." Sartor Sivils of Alto, Ryan Sartor of Monroe, close friend and relative, and Mac Hubbs Jr.; Ramona Powers of Grangeville; and close friends Dewey and Jane DeLee of Clinton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Harvell "Doc" Powers Sr. and Ruby Hubbs Powers. Pallbearers will be Scott DeLee, J.D. Spencer DeLee, David Zachary, Hill Savoy, Preston Kennedy, William C. "Will" Norris III, and Henry "Hal" Fairbanks. Honorary pallbearers are Dewey DeLee and Robert Hodges. He was an Eagle Scout and a great supporter of the Boy Scouts. He was a graduate of Clinton High School and LSU. He attended Union Theological Seminary for 1 year and he attended Georgia Military Academy.
Betty Jean McNeal
(Died February 23, 2012)
A resident of St. Francisville, she died Thursday, February 23, 2010 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. She was 63 years old and was retired from the Department of Corrections with 28 years of service.
Visiting will be at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. in Zachary on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012 from 5pm until 9pm and continues on Monday, Feb. 27, 2012 from 9am until service at 10am conducted by Rev. Ross Nichols. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Catholic Church Cemetery, St. Francisville.
She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Donald V. McNeal;
3 sons Ronnie Allen Delatte; Donnie Delatte and wife, Rebecca; and Skeeter McNeal and wife Jennifer;
7 grandchildren, Eric Delatte, Thomas Delatte, Colton McNeal, Molly McNeal, Michael Delatte, Caroline Delatte and Cole Delatte.
She is preceded in death by her parents Mr. & Mrs. George Cathy, and her brother, Larry Charles Musgrove, Sr.
Pallbearers will be members of the DCI Honor Guard.
Honorary pallbearers will be James Bridges, John Cavalier, Walt Giffen and Mark Maples.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude or the charity of your choice.
She will be missed.
Michael Dale Kelley
(April 9, 1954 - February 24, 2012)
U.S. Veteran
Michael Dale Kelley, a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend, died peacefully on Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his two sons and daughters-in-law, Shawn and Cherie Kelley and Jason and Sara Kelley. He has three grandchildren, Chandler, Kendal and Karsyn Kelley and a baby Kelley due in June; two brothers, Mark Kelley and wife Diane, of Terre Haute, Ind., and Terry Kelley and wife Angie, of Franklin, Ind.; a sister, Sherry Huey and husband Gary, of Marshall, Ill.; former wife, mother of his children and friend, Joanna Kelley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Ballard Kelley; and parents, Helen Mcneely Kelley and Virgil Kelley Jr. Michael was born in Terre Haute, Ind., in 1954. He served in the U.S. Navy for six years aboard the USS Woodrow Wilson nuclear submarine. He became a resident of Zachary in 1984 after accepting an operator position at River Bend Nuclear Plant in St. Francisville. He participated in the initial fueling of the plant and served for 28 years before retiring on Feb. 1, 2012. Mike enjoyed riding his Honda Goldwing motorcycle on sunny days, fishing with his brothers, flying R.C. model airplanes with his sons, and hosting get togethers at his home with his friends and family. He was a very generous person and helped many of his family and friends in their time of need. He is very loved and will be missed by many. Visitation will be at The Rock Church on Monday, Feb. 27, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m., conducted by Pastor Rocky Bezet. Burial will be in Azalea Rest Cemetery. Special thanks to St. Joseph Hospice for the loving support given to our family.
Elaine Rushing Davis
(February 15, 1938 - February 26, 2012)
Owner/Broker of Gold Star Realtors for 30 years, she died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, at Lane Regional Medical Center. She was 74. Elaine was a loving mother that always put her family and friends before herself. She cherished being with her children and grandchildren. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church where she enjoyed spending time with her friends. Visiting at First Baptist Church of Zachary on Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting resumes at the church on Wednesday, Feb. 29, from 9:30 a.m. until service at 10:30 a.m., conducted by Dr. Reggie Bridges. Burial at Azalea Rest Cemetery, Zachary. She is survived by her children, Mike Davis and wife Sherri, Terry Davis, and Pam Teekel and husband Danny; daughter-in-law, Mickey Latino Davis; a sister, Ruth Bryant; 10 grandchildren, Charles Smith, Mark Smith, Jennifer Duvieilh, Angela Sanchez, Craig Davis, April Mayne, Dustin Davis, Dustin Teekel, Tyler Teekel and Ryan Teekel; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Jimmy Davis; and a daughter Dianne Smith.
Richard Joseph Haury
(May 27, 1923 - February 28, 2012)
U.S. Veteran
Dick Haury, 88, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, and a resident of Zachary, died at his home on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012. He was retired from the Department of Transportation and Development, where he worked for more than 20 years. Visitation will be at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, on Thursday, March 1, from 9 a.m. until services at 11:30 a.m., conducted by Dr. Wayne Barnes and Dr. Reggie Bridges and music by John Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jimmie Jean Blair Haury; two daughters, Elizabeth "Lori" Reitzell, of Slaughter, and Lynda Jean Haury, of Zachary; a son, Mark Steven Haury and his wife Melanie, of Annville, Ky.; a brother, Herman Haury Jr. and his wife, Kyoka, of Seattle, Wash.; three grandchildren, William Scott Reitzell, Mark Haury Jr. and Megan Blair Peters; five great-grandchildren, Sydney Haury, Mackenzie Haury, Emma Haury, Berkley Reitzell, and Hagen Reitzell. He was a proud veteran of the US Army Air Corps and a gifted musician, who played the organ, piano, guitar and many other instruments. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph's Hospice.
