COOPER, ANNIE BELL JONES
A native and resident of St. James, she died at 8:54 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Gonzales.
She was 70.
Visiting at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, from 3 p.m. until religious services at 7 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones.
Dismissal service on Saturday at 11 a.m.
Burial in church cemetery.
Survived by her husband, Oliver Cooper, Sr., St. James; seven daughters, Veronica Taylor, Stephanie and Melissa Cooper, Paula Link and Patricia White, all of St. James, Betty Harris of St. Rose and Alfrenetta Cooper of Severa, Md.; five sons, the Rev. Marshall Cooper, Sr., Convent, John and Clyde Cooper, Sr., both of St. James, the Rev. Oliver Cooper, Jr. of Lynwood, Calif., and Rory Cooper of Alamitos, Calif.; four sisters, Stella Harris and Rita Henry, both of Donaldsonville, Lorenza Steib of Vacherie and Nellie Ester of St. James; two brothers, the Rev. Sidney Jones, Sr. and Louis Jones, Jr., both of St. James; two sons-in-law, Michael Link and Nelson Harris; four daughters-in-law, Derline, Deborah, Yvette and Yolanda Cooper; 22 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by her parents, Louis Jones, Sr. and Florence Scieneaux Jones; a son, Tyrone Cooper; a daughter, Paulette Cooper; and two sisters, Odeal Harris and Onita Gipson.
Brazier-Watson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
COUVILLIER, CAMILE [COMILE ANTHONY CUVILLIER]
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, he went to our Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001, at 5:12 p.m.
Visiting was at Ibert's Funeral Home, Patterson, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday.
Visiting at St. Joseph Catholic Church from 8 a.m. until rites at 1 p.m. Friday.
Interment in church cemetery.
Survived by his wife, Mary Guarisco Couvillier [Cuvillier]; two daughters and their spouses, Veronica and Eddie Prince and Vickie and David Johnson; five grandchildren, Camillia, Valerie and Eddie Prince, Jr., Glenn Libet, Breaux Bridge, and Billie Jo Libet, Pollock; three great-grandchildren, Dyamond, Blaine, and James Libet; a brother, Russell Couvillier [Cuvillier], New Iberia; two sisters, Elveda Faul, Pine Prairie, and Burt Ragin, Baldwin; a step-son and spouse, Jay and Paula Siemann; three step-daughters and spouses, Cissy and Charles Tramonte, Darlene and A.J. LaPlace, and Gina Cheveallier, all of Baton Rouge; five step-grandchildren, Shelley and Jarrod Tramonte, Blake and Ryan Siemann, and Brett Cheveallier; many loving nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by first wife, Lily Bonin Couvillier [Cuvillier]; two sons, Billy and Camile [Comile], Jr.; father and mother, Aristele [Aristle] and Camillia Cavalier Couvillier; three brothers, Anos [A.J., Augustile J.], J.C. and James Couvillier [Cuvillier]; and four sisters, Rita and Celeste Couvillier [Cuvillier], Lola Richard and Addie Eva Rousseau.
(Note: This family has documentation and grave markers with both surname spellings, depending on the person.
The grave markers would seem to be the most authoritative, since they were chosen by family members)
DARVILLE, JOYCE LINK
A resident and native of Baton Rouge, she died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001, at her residence.
She was 53.
Visiting at Winnfield Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday.
Religious services at the funeral home at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, conducted by Pastor Elmo Winters.
Interment in Winnfield Memorial Park.
Survived by her husband, Arthur Darville, Jr.; mother, Dorothy M. Link; two daughters, Dominque L. Wright and Sharon Harris; three sons, Jamie C. Link, Shedrick D. Darville and Travis J. Darville; a stepson, Arthur J. James; a sister, Mary L. Taylor; four brothers, Donald R. Link, John A. Link, Earl J. Link and Edwin J. Link; and four grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her father, Junius Link; grandparents; and a nephew, Shaun M. Taylor.
DiGIROLAMO, JOSEPH ANTHONY "JOE"
A shoe salesman and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.
He was 77 and a native of Newark, N.J.
Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Visiting at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Michael Collins.
Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park.
Survived by his wife of 46 years, Audrey Martin Digirolamo, Baton Rouge; a daughter, Antoinette Marks; and two sisters and brothers-in-law, Vita D. and J. Donald Lockwood and Rose D. and Rowel Johnson, all of Baton Rouge.
Preceded in death by his parents, Carl Digirolamo and Rose Bruno Digirolamo.
EDWARDS, VERA MATTHEWS
A resident and native of Greensburg, she departed this life on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001, at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home, Greensburg.
She was 77.
Visiting at Turner Chapel AME Church, off La. 1042, Greensburg, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday.
Religious services at the church at noon Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Stanley J. Carter.
Interment in church cemetery.
Survived by four daughters, Irma Nelson, Los Angeles, Sharon Lee, Dennis Mills, and Cynthia Lee and Malonda Edwards, both of Greensburg; three sons, Larry Matthews, Long Beach, Gregory Edwards, Greensburg, and Fritz Edwards, Dennis Mills; two sisters, Ida McCray, Greensburg, and Mae Dee Porter, New Orleans; two brothers, Wallace and Charlie Matthews, both of Greensburg; 13 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends.
MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements.
ELLIS, MARK T.
A resident of Baton Rouge, and a native of Norfolk, VA, he died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001, at his home.
Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday.
Survived by his wife, Pamela D. Ellis, and a daughter, Leslie Anne Ellis, both of Baton Rouge.
He was a member of Mensa.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association of Louisiana, 3968 North Blvd., Suite 200, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.
FISHER, GREGORY KEITH "GREG"
An employee of Kirby Inland Marine and a resident of Denham Springs, he died at 6:35 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001, at his residence in Denham Springs.
He was 49 and a native of Jackson, Miss.
Visiting at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Saturday.
Private graveside services for the family will be held at Evergreen Memorial Park at a later date.
Survived by his loving wife, Jan Poff Fisher; two daughters and a son-in-law, Megan and Todd Gustafson, Denham Springs, and Lindsay Fisher, Denham Springs; a grandchild, Camille Gustafson; father, Kenneth Fisher, Baton Rouge; a sister, Julie Fisher Barlow, Baton Rouge; and two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ken "Kendel" and Joy Fisher and Todd and Karen Fisher, all of Baton Rouge.
Preceded in death by his mother, Delores Fisher.
GODLOVE, MAUDE JARRETT
A homemaker and resident and native of Baton Rouge, she died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City.
She was 95.
Visiting at Desselle's Funeral Home, 263 Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Michael Jung.
Entombment in Roselawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
She is survived by two daughters, Dorothy Altemus Byrd, Houston, and Marguerite Altemus Cross, Baton Rouge; a son-in-law, George Cross, Baton Rouge; two grandchildren, Starlette Cross Daigle, Baton Rouge, and Megan Byrd Johnson, Atlanta; three great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
GRIFFIN, SR. JESSIE B. "J.B."
A retired truck driver and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City.
He was 63 and a native of Chamberlin.
Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday.
Visiting was at Friendship Chapel Baptist Church, from 5 p.m. until religious services from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Louis Griffin.
Dismissal at noon Friday.
Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park.
Survived by his wife, Lillie E. Griffin; a daughter, Yolanda J. Griffin of Atlanta; two sons, Jessie B. Griffin, Jr. of Dallas and Michael D. Griffin of Baton Rouge; a sister, Dorothy Antoine; seven brothers, the Rev. Louis Griffin, III, Thomas Griffin, Jr., Phillip Griffin, Leroy Griffin, Freddie Griffin, Ernest C. Griffin and Larry Griffin; and three grandchildren, Laura Griffin, Roderick M. Griffin and Keyaira K. Griffin.
Preceded in death by a daughter, Sandrica L. Griffin; a sister, Rose Brimmer; and parents, Thomas and Delphine C. Griffin.
His favorite pastimes were fishing, football and helping others.
HARRELL, JOSEPH O. "JOE"
