DELATTE, ESTHER BROWN
A loving wife, mother and grandmother to all and a homemaker, she died at 7:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002, at Gonzales Health Care. She was 89 and a native of Whitehall. Visiting at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Visiting at St. Stephen Catholic Church, Whitehall, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Vic Panaligan. Interment in Whitehall Community Cemetery. Survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Emelda and Noblisse Fontenot, Whitehall, and Lena "Bitsy" and Stanley Balfantz, Maurepas; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Nolan Delatte and friend Sue, Delton and Lois Delatte, David and Diana Delatte, and Gilbert and MiMi Delatte, all of Whitehall; a sister, Cecile Fridge, Sorrento; two brothers, Melton "Perry" Brown and Murphy Brown, both of Whitehall; 26 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Delatte; parents, Peter and Lena Scivicque Brown; two sisters, Mildred Villar and Louise Savoy; two brothers, Chester and Lester Brown; two grandchildren, Ricky Delatte and Christina Balfantz; and two great-grandchildren, Brandy Jo Hoover and Kayla Scivicque. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. She was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church. A very special thank you to Gonzales Health Care and Trinity Hospice.
DeVILLIER, FLORA LAHAYE "TOT"
A teacher in public and private schools, she died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2002, at her home in Baton Rouge. She was 66 and a native of Eunice. Visiting at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Eunice, from 9 a.m. Tuesday until memorial Mass at 11 a.m. Survived by her husband, V. David DeVillier, Baton Rouge; mother, Emily Deshotels Lahaye, Reddell; a daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Mark Fisher, Baton Rouge; a brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Susan Lahaye, Reddell; a grandson, B. Lance Person, Eunice; a sister-in-law, Janie Lahaye, Reddell; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and great friends. Preceded in death by a daughter, Kaye M. Person; father, Aubrey G. Lahaye; and a brother, Glenn F. Lahaye. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic School Development Fund, 2251 Main St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., in charge of arrangements.
DIER, FRANCES INDIA
Died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2002, at 7 a.m. at her home in Baton Rouge. She was 64 and a native of Baton Rouge. She was a retired nurse. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Monday at Zoar Baptist Church. Survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Robert, III and Gay Moore, Pine Grove; a daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie Ann and Greg McGraw, Pine Grove; three grandchildren, Britt Conan Moore, Rebecca Rhiannon Moore and Logan Dean McGraw; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Bonnelle and Floyd Devall, Baton Rouge, and Ann and Woody Wilson, Shreveport; five brothers and sisters-in-law, B.J. and Pat Dier, Destin, Fla., Jesse and Annie Mae Dier, Greenwell Springs, Pete and Kim Dier, Point Washington, Fla., Jack and Linda Dier, Dickson, Tenn., and Tony and Cindi Dier, Baton Rouge; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Mildred and Blanche Dier; a brother, Donald Dier; and daughter-in-law, Teresa Moore. At her request, her body was donated to Tulane Medical Center. She will be sadly missed by all.
FOURNERAT, CLINTON L.
A retired route salesman and a resident of Plaquemine, he died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2002, at River West Medical Center, Plaquemine. He was 66 and a native of Eunice. He served his country in the National Guard. Visiting at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Plaquemine, from 8:30 a.m. Monday until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., celebrated by the Rev. Cleo Milano. Interment in Grace Memorial Park, Plaquemine. Survived by his wife of 43 years, Stella Michelle Fournerat, Plaquemine; a son, Wendell Fournerat, Plaquemine; a daughter and son-in-law, Anita and Will Duke, Greenwell Springs, two grandchildren, Brett Duke and Carly Duke; a brother, Cecil Fournerat, Basile; and a sister, Bertha Touchet, Lake Charles. Preceded in death by his parents, Victorin and Ella Stroderd Fournerat; a brother, Conway Fournerat; and a sister, Dorothy Miller. Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, in charge of arrangements.
FOX, SHARON MAYES
A homemaker and resident of Baton Rouge, she died unexpectedly at Summit Hospital in Baton Rouge at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002. She was born on Jan. 4, 1945, in Emporia, Kan. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Joseph "Jim" Fox; two sons, Craig Steven Fox and wife, Beth of Baton Rouge and Todd Joseph Fox of Denham Springs; a grandson, Daniel Stuart Fox; mother, Evelyn Mayes; sisters, Janice M. Stone and husband, John of Tulsa, Okla., and Cris M. Winter and husband, Kavin of Emporia; brothers, Philip Mayes and wife, Alma, Grand Junction, Colo., and Larry Mayes; and a sister-in-law, Betty F. Maher and husband, Steve, Fort Myers, Fla. Preceded in death by her father, Jay Mayes. A service of remembrance will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Broadmoor United Methodist Church, with visitation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Louisiana Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 3616 S. I-10 Service Road, Suite 101, Metairie, LA 70001.
GRISSOM, SR. JOHN WESLEY
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race. I have kept the faith," 2 Timothy 4:7. A resident of Grosse Tete, he died at 5:18 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge, after a long battle with emphysema. He was 66. He was a 1954 graduate of Istrouma High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He had a vast knowledge of livestock and contributed his time to the Iberville Parish 4-H program. He went to work for Dow Chemical Co. in 1961, and retired after 30 years of service. He was a quarter horse trainer who raised halter, cutting, reining and race horses. He was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association. He was an extremely hard worker who accomplished many goals. He was also a master of many crafts. He was loved and will be missed by many. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Visiting at the funeral home from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. until service at 10 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Joe Alain. Interment in St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery, Grosse Tete. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Betty Burgess Grissom; sons, John W. Grissom, Jr. and wife, Amy, Steven Clay Grissom, and Kent Burgess and wife, Tanya; two daughters, Kelly Brown and husband, Bill and Charlotte Morales and husband, Donny; and 10 grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Garrett Grissom, Cheyenne and Jenna Grissom, Dallas, Gavin and Jadi Brown, Tracy and Josh Burgess and Ty Morales. He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Grissom, Sr.; mother, Stella Grissom Ravencraft; stepfather, Henry Ravencraft; and a brother, Lawrence Grissom, Jr. John knew his dreams and fulfilled them. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Hodges and the critical care unit at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.
HEBRARD, DOROTHY LEVERT
A retired elementary school teacher and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 3:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2002, at St. Clare Manor. She was born Sept. 22, 1905, on Cinclare Plantation in West Baton Rouge Parish. Visiting at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 2025 Stuart Ave., from 9 a.m. Tuesday until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., celebrated by the Rev. Gerald Burns. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park. Survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Dorothy H. DeBosier and Susan H. and Ronald Lynch, all of Baton Rouge, and Carol H. and Albert Hall, Fort Bragg, Calif.; a son, James J. Hebrard, Memphis, Tenn.; 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Sidney L. Hebrard; a daughter, Sidney J. Devitt; and two brothers, Gassie and James Levert. She was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Aloysius Catholic School, 2025 Stuart Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70808, St. George Catholic School, 10064 Kinglet Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70809-4699 or Christian Life Academy, 2037 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., in charge of arrangements.
KERRY, EDWARD EZELL
A native of Monroe and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died Friday, Dec. 13, 2002, at the age of 89.
He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Phillip and Delta Kerry; a brother, Rufus Kerry; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Roger and Nathan Kerry; and wife, Ruby Kerry.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to any organization caring for animals.
KIMBLE, JR. EDMOND LAWRENCE
A native of New Orleans, and a resident of Baton Rouge, for 15 months, he died after a brief illness on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002. He was 84. He was a graduate of Tulane University, a veteran of World War II and a rate engineer for South Central Bell for 43 years. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Anne K. and Gregory M. Eaton of Baton Rouge; a son and daughter-in-law, Carl and Linda Kimble of Gwent, South Wales, United Kingdom; a brother and sister-in-law, William A. and Lynn F. Kimble of Pass Christian, Miss.; a cousin and her husband, Audrey R. and Leonard Lozano of New Orleans; and five grandchildren, Margaret, Elizabeth and Lewis "Lee" Eaton, all of Baton Rouge, and Sarah and Molly Kimble, both of Meridian, Miss. Preceded in death by his parents, Edmond Lawrence and Emma Aitken Kimble. Visiting at St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1545 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, from 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 2002, until memorial service at 2 p.m. Burial in Port Hudson National Cemetery at 2 p.m. Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church.
KIRBY, HELEN MORALES
A homemaker and resident of Fayetteville, Ga., she died at 4:45 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002, at Fayetteville County Hospital. She was 77, a native of White Castle, and a former resident of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East chapel, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. until service at 10 a.m. Monday. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived by three children and spouses, Jesse and Dee Dee Kirby, Johnnie B. Napper, and Huey and Mary Lynn Kirby; a sister, Flo Ourso, Plaquemine; two grandsons, three granddaughters and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, H.H. Kirby, Sr.; parents, Jim and Florence Morales; four sisters, Agnes Leblanc, Bella Morales, Gertie Martinez and Elsie Durham; two brothers, Norman "Chicken" Morales and Jimmy Morales; and a nephew, Norman Morales. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Fayetteville, and a former member of Brownsfield Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211-4196.
