Francis Aaron Belgard "Frank"
(January 30, 1960 - August 10, 2012)
A loving son, brother and uncle, he died at his home in Geismar. He was 52.
Visiting will be at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. in Zachary, on Friday, Aug. 17, 2012 from 6pm until 8pm; Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012 at St. John the Bapitst Catholic Church, Zachary, Rosary at 8:30am, visiting from 9am until Mass at 10am.
Burial at Azalea Rest Cemetery, Zachary. He is survived by his siblings, Mark Belgard, Charles Belgard, Jr., David Belgard, Geri Campbell, James "Jimmy" Belgard, Danny Belgard and Tracy Parker.
His godchildren, James Belgard, Jr. and Crystal Campbell Collinson.
Numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Chuck and Jeannine Belgard.
Memorial donations may be made to defray funeral expenses. He was a free spirit.
Mary Ada Thoms Godbold (Tete, Granny)
(January 10, 1925 - August 13, 2012)
Mary was born on January 10, 1925 and peacefully departed this life after a brief illness on August 13, 2012. She will be truly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her son James Godbold Jr. and wife Sherilyn, 1 sister: Emily Landry, 2 brothers: Norman Thoms & wife Cecile and Donald Thoms & wife Ann, 2 sisters-in-law: Mary Thoms and Edith Thoms, Texas.
She had 5 grandchildren: Melissa White & husband George, Jennifer Yates & friend Kevin Cook, James Godbold III & wife Winter, Michael Godbold & friend Catherine Riley and Matthew Godbold.
She had 6 great-grandchildren: Bethany Godbold, Xzevix & Mihiette Yates, Shanon Godbold and Rachel & Joey White.
Her new extended family included 2 grandchildren Jean-Paul Renaud & wife Elizabeth and Alexandre' Renaud & wife Alicia and 5 great-grandchildren: Samantha Eads, Kylie Renaud and Clayton, Xander & Sophie Renaud. And many loving neices and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband James Godbold Sr., mother & father: Ventress & Mary Thoms, 3 brothers: Ventress (Buck), Henry (Hank), and Dewey Thoms, 1 sister Louise Talbot and a daughter-in-law Dianne Viosca Godbold.
Visitation will be at Charlet Funeral Home Inc. in Zachary, La.Thursday from 11:00-1:00 with services at 1:00.
Burial at Hillcrest in Baker, La. following service.
Susana Vasquez Orellana
(March 11, 1928 - August 10, 2012)
A resident of Zachary, she died Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, at age 84. Graveside service at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, at Masonic Cemetery, Clinton. Survived by 2 sons, 5 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.
Jimmie Dale Swain
(April 14, 1935 - August 13, 2012)
U.S. Veteran
Jimmie Dale Swain, 77, a resident of Pride, LA, died at his home on Monday, August 13, 2012. Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the Zoar Baptist Church, 11848 Hooper Road, Central, LA from 5pm until 8pm and then on Thursday, August 16, 2012 from 9am until services at 10am, conducted by Dr. Kevin Hand and Brother Dennis MacAnally. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Baker. He is survived by three daughters: Dorothy Starns and her husband L.D. of Pride; Ellen Swain of Pride; Vickie Amedee and her husband Roger of Pride; one son, Neal Swain and his wife Jeniffer of Pride; two sisters Barbara Jean Barrett and her husband Tony of Marrero, LA; Gloria Dean Yost of Huntsville, TX; one brother, David Swain and his wife Mary of Slaughter; four grandchildren, Erica Amedee Barber, John Dale Starns, Amanda Leigh Amedee, and James Darren Swain. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 and a half years, Richardine Bennett Swain; parents David and Doris Swain; and sisters Yvonne Rome and Katherine Henderson. Pallbearers will be Neal Swain, John Starns, Roger Amedee, L.D. Starns, Andrew Barber, Laney Bennett, and Kirk Zumo. Honorary pallbearers will be Hilton Pray, R.L. "Bubba" Leteff, and David Purvis. He was a veteran of the US Army, a member of the Zoar Baptist Church, and a member of the Amen Sunday School Class.
Mary M. Murray
(Died August 12, 2012)
Mary M. Murray, 58, died Sunday, August 12, 2012.
She retired from Feliciana Forensic Facility with 28 years.
Visiting will be at Second Baptist Church, Jackson, on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 from 10:00 am until service time at 2:00 pm conducted by Bro. Elrige Anselmi.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her son, Darryn McCrory and wife Minnie Cummings McCrory of Jackson, Sisters, Jackie Giroir and husband Sylvester, Lenda Landreneau, Essie Sellers and husband John and Alice Chase, Brothers, Bobby Forbes and wife Nancy, Nelson McCrory, Jr, Lester McCrory and wife Betty, John Henry McCrory and wife Velma and Bubba McCrory and wife Teresa.
She is also survived by her four grandchildren, Wayland Hoyt, Jr., Megan Anselmi, Rachael McCrory and Daniel McCrory and one great-grandchild, Makendly Anselmi.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Nelson and Francis McCrory, Daughter, Francis Deanne McCrory, and Nephew, Mitchell Giroir. Pallbearers will be Nick Landreneau, Jonathan Sellers, Waylon Hoyt, Jr., Chase Anselmi, Kade Landreneau, Cory Giroir, Patrick Landreneau and Bobby Landreneau.
Francis "Frank" Aaron Belgard
(January 30, 1960 - August 10, 2012)
A loving son, brother and uncle, he died at his home in Geismar. He was 52 years old.
Visiting will be at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. in Zachary, on Friday, Aug. 17, 2012 from 6pm until 8pm. Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012 at St. John the Bapitst Catholic Church, Zachary, Rosary at 8:30am, visiting from 9am until Mass at 10am. Burial at Azalea Rest Cemetery, Zachary.
He is survived by his siblings, Mark Belgard, Charles Belgard, Jr., David Belgard, Geri Campbell, James “Jimmy” Belgard, Danny Belgard and Tracy Parker; his godchildren, James Belgard, Jr. and Crystal Campbell Collinson.
Numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Chuck and Jeannine Belgard.
Memorial donations may be made to defray funeral expenses.
He was a free spirit.
John C. Wilcox Jr.
(July 3, 1947 - August 10, 2012)
A resident of St. Francisville and a retired millwright with 20+ years of service to TEMBEC he died Friday, Aug. 10, 2012 at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans. He was 65 years old. Visiting will be at Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in St. Francisville on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012 from 8 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. conducted by Fr. Cary Bani.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his children, Rachel Lynn Wilcox, John Fred Wilcox, Shane Wilcox and Jennifer Wilcox. His sister, Janice Wilcox Eason and husband Paul, Sr. 5 grandchildren, Carson Wilcox, Hannah Wilcox, Emma Rae Wilcox, Ainsleigh Creasy and John Easton Creasy.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Earline Wilcox.
Pallbearers will be Shane Wilcox, John Fred Wilcox, Dr. Chaillie Daniel, Freddie Wilcox, Ricky Wilcox, Kerry Hughes, Robert Daniel and Eddie Daniel.
Honorary pallbearers will be Clifford Wilcox, David Wilcox, Dr. Charlie Daniel, Mac Reed, Frank Clark, Mike Bennett, Ed Shields, Billy Shoemake, and Al Osterberger.
He played basketball and baseball for Southeastern Louisiana University and continued on to play AAA ball.
He played and coached baseball for 20+ years.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman and LSU fan.
Memorial donations may be made to Mt. Carmel Catholic Church Building fund.
