HENDRICK, AVON RAY
Retired from Penrod Drilling Co. in 1991, after working in the oilfield as a toolpusher for 35 years, he died Thursday morning, Nov. 29, 2001, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge.
He was 68, a resident of Ventress, and a native of Alto, Texas.
Visiting at Niland's Funeral Home, New Roads, from 9 a.m. Saturday until religious services at noon, conducted by the Rev. Troy Daigle.
Entombment in St. Mary's Catholic Church Mausoleum.
Survived by his wife, Lona Hendrick of Ventress; two daughters, Sandy Jarreau of Ventress, and Cheri Falcon and husband, Warren of New Roads; two brothers, John Harold Hendrick of Crockett, Texas, and Tommie Hendrick of Austin, Texas; and three grandchildren, Shanna Jarreau and Elizabeth and Tyler Falcon.
Preceded in death by his father, John Hendrick; mother, Catherine Loden Hendrick; four brothers, Orvin, Ellis, Carvel and Maurice Hendrick; two sisters, Ottie Frank Huggins and Faye Stowe; and two grandsons, Justin Falcon and Warren Falcon, III.
He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Masonic Lodge No. 417, Livonia, Woodmen of the World Clay Camp No. 271 and Shriners Acacia Temple of Baton Rouge.
HILLS, IOLA WOODRIDGE
A homemaker and a resident and native of Jackson, she died at 3:25 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001, at her residence.
She was 77.
Visiting at Richardson Funeral Home, Clinton, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday.
Religious services at Mount Gideon Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by Pastor Calvin Willis.
Interment in F.T. Cemetery.
Survived by two sons, Stanley Woodridge and Emerson Hills, Jr.; a daughter, Connie Hills Price and son-in-law, Claude Price, Sr.; four grandchildren, Monica Walker and Claudia, Claude and Chayla Price; two great-grandchildren, DeMonica and D'Shanti Walker; and two sisters-in-law, Maggie S. Woodridge and Leona McManus.
Preceded in death by her parents, Perry and Nonie Woodridge; husband, Emerson Hills, Sr.; a brother, Herbert Woodridge; and a sister, Corrine Sims.
HOFFMAN, SR. DONALD HUBERT
A retired maintenance contractor and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 4:55 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001, at his home.
He was 71 and a native of Rayne.
He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of the Korean conflict.
He flew 126 missions over Korea and was awarded the Korean Service Medal, Bronze Service Star and United Nations Service Medal.
Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Visiting at the funeral home chapel from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11:30 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Miles Walsh.
Graveside services at Port Hudson National Cemetery, conducted by Deacon James Wax.
He is survived by his wife, Rita Buchmann.
From his first marriage, he is survived by nine children: four daughters, Sheryl Richardson, Baton Rouge, Gail Hoffman-Jackson, Navarre Beach, Fla., Carol Toney, Baton Rouge, and Barbara McKinney, Houston; and five sons, Donald Hoffman Jr., Ventress, John Hoffman, Grenada, Miss., Ralph Hoffman, New Market, N.H., David Hoffman, Navarre Beach, Fla., and Mark Hoffman, Baton Rouge.
He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Doug, Jake, Meagan, Matthew, Nathan, Patrick, Caleb, Jonathan, Kyle, Sydney, Jessica and Hunter.
He is also survived by a sister, Gloria Lina, Houma; and a brother, Harvey Hoffman, Hammond.
Preceded in death by a sister, Lorraine Day; two brothers, Leon Hoffman, and his twin, Ronald Hoffman; father, Leon Hoffman, Sr.; and mother, Theresa Hoffman.
He was a longtime computer and aviation enthusiast and enjoyed cooking and barbecues for family and friends.
JOHNSON, ALBERTHA "BOOGIE"
Owner of Johnson Beauty Salon, she died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001, at Woman's Hospital.
Visiting at Good Citizens Mortuary, Plaquemine, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.
Wake services at St. Matthew Baptist Church, Warren Street, Plaquemine, at 7 p.m. Friday.
Religious services at the church at noon Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Nolan Carlin, pastor.
Interment in Grace Memorial Park.
Survived by two sisters and three brothers-in-law, Faye and Lewis Williams, Edna and James Price, and Lawrence Pannia; eight nieces, Jacqueline Gordon, Jeanotic Green, Wanda and Danielle Crawford, Deborah Washington, Lisa Maracalin, Shalanda Willis and Katina Price; a nephew, Randall Paul Williams; a godchild, Rosaland Johnson; and other relatives and friends.
JOSEPH-DOLLY, LELA PEARL
A private duty nurse with Healthcare, she died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001, at University Medical Center, Jackson, Miss.
She was 64 and a member of Promise Land Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by her parents, Elsia Kelson Scott and Samuel Joseph Proctor; stepfather, Elmo Scott; a daughter, Antonia (Tanya Dolly) Rucker; and husband, Ramsey Paul Joseph.
Survivors include five sons, Samuel Dolly, Vicksburg, Miss., Arie Dolly, St. Gabriel, Robert L. Joseph and the Rev. Phillip Joseph, both of Port Allen, and Lionel Joseph, Baton Rouge; five daughters, Elsia D. Carey, Patricia L. Hatcher and Mary M. Dolly, all of Baton Rouge, Pearl E. Proctor, Vicksburg, and Willie Mae Honore, Port Allen; a goddaughter, Alicia S. Hawkins, Baton Rouge; a foster daughter, Paula R. Grayson, Vicksburg; a stepbrother, James V. Rice, Jackson, Miss.; two special friends, Ceola Tolliver and Henderson Williams, both of Vicksburg; 26 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services at Promise Land Baptist Church, Baton Rouge, at noon Saturday, with the Rev. Perry Wright officiating. Interment in Thomas Chapel Cemetery, Sunshine Road, Baton Rouge.
KELLER, SR. JOSEPH VALMOND
A retired welder with Delta Southern and a native of French Settlement, he died at 12:55 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001.
He was 87 and a resident of Livingston.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post 254.
Visiting was at Welsh Funeral Home, Gonzales, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m.
Visitation at St. Joseph Catholic Church, French Settlement, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. James Kinkaid and Deacon Jimmy Little.
Interment in church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Joseph Keller, III, Jarrod Keller, Jeremy Keller, Gerald Dencausse and Mike Barlow, and great-grandsons, Roger Bourque, Jr. and Billy Trabeau, Jr.
Survived by his son, a twin, Joseph V. Keller, Jr., Gonzales; a daughter, Blanche Julian "Julie" Aucoin Picou, Gonzales; twin brother, Eugene Keller, French Settlement; a sister, Bernice Daigle, Gonzales; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Wentz Keller; a daughter, Helen Keller Poth; parents, Edmond and Julienne Schexnaider Keller; four brothers, Desire, Penny, Eba and Thomas Keller; and two sisters, Fannie Keller and Edmonia Keller LeBlanc.
The family extends their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Patty Dencausse and Hospice of Louisiana, for the unfaltering dedication and care extended to their beloved dad.
KIRBY, DIANE PAGE
A resident of Baton Rouge, she died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001.
She was 50.
Visiting at Church of the Way Presbyterian, 250 S. Foster Drive, from 9 a.m. Saturday until religious services at 11 a.m. Survived by her father and mother, Raymond and Phyllis Page; a daughter and son-in-law, Paige and Graham Landry; a son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Lisa Kirby; a sister, Jan Justin; and two brothers, Douglas Page and Stephen Page. Rabenhorst Funeral Home East in charge of arrangements.
LeBLANC, NORMA JEAN KING
A native of Houston and a longtime resident of St. Gabriel, she went to be with the Lord and joined her beloved family on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001, at 9:40 p.m.
Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 8 a.m. Saturday until religious services at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Jim Rentz and the Rev. Wayne Austin.
Interment in St. Gabriel Cemetery.
She is survived by a granddaughter, Patricia LeBlanc and husband, Howard Eugene McManon of Cummings, Ga.
Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Edward LeBlanc; two sons, Edward Joseph LeBlanc and Kenneth Ray LeBlanc; parents and a brother.
She was a member of the Healing Place Church.
LITTLE, SR. JACK R.
Retired from Uniroyal after serving as vice-president of operations for Mono-Chem Inc., Geismar, he died at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001, at Summit Hospital.
He was a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Carterville, Ill.
Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East chapel, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001, until memorial services at 2 p.m.
Survived by his wife, Joann Cupit Little; a daughter, Bronwyn Little McGlothlin; a son, Jack Ransom Little, Jr.; two grandchildren, Quentin Terry McGlothlin, Jr. and Jack Ransom Little, III; and two sisters, Mary Estel McCluskey and Jo Ann McCluskey.
Preceded in death by his first wife, Lois Grace Little; two sisters, Margaret Antonich and Lois Jean Lewis; and two brothers, Austin and Donald Little.
He was a member of First Baptist Church, Carterville, a 32nd degree Mason and 48-year member of Matteson Lodge No. 175, Joliet, Ill., and a shriner (Joliet York Rite).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions preferred to a favorite charity.
MARSHALL, MARTHA L. "SWEET"
