LEE, JOANNE
A resident of Livingston, she died Saturday afternoon, Nov. 9, 2002, at her home. She was 53 and a native of Bogalusa. Visitation at Seale Funeral Home, Livingston, from noon until service in the chapel at 2 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Tommy Adams, the Rev. James Sasser and the Rev. Richard Wallace. Burial in Stafford Cemetery No. 1, Holden. JoAnne leaves behind family, friends, loved ones and some very special people in her life: her mother and daddy, Dee and Bobby Bennett of Holden; a sister, Carolyn Diane Murray, Livingston; a niece and nephew, Scarlett and Warren Spier; a nephew and niece, Russell Ross and Dorothy Murray; five great-nieces, Ashley, Hayley and Shelbi Spier and Callie and Chloe Murray; two great-nephews, Warren Allen Spier and Austin Murray; best friends, Robbie Campbell, Livingston, and Ninnie Perkins and Cathy Conley, both of Denham Springs; Cheryl Sykes, who had been a friend for the past 40 years; and her dog, Rambo, whom she had for 13 years. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Joe and Amelia Whitehead and Ruddles and Marie Bennett; a baby sister, Helen Juline Bennett; a great-uncle and great-aunt, William and Irene White; and someone very dear to her, Lionel Richardson. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Livingston. A very special thank you to Dr. James Osterberger, Jr. and his wife, Debbie.
LOBUE, CYNTHIA HENDERSON
A former executive assistant to the provost of Southeastern Louisiana University, she died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond, from complications of multiple sclerosis. She was 55, a resident of Hammond, and a native of Baton Rouge. Religious service was held at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2002, conducted by the Rev. Paul Bailey. Interment was in Rose Memorial Cemetery, Hammond. Survived by her husband, Joseph Lobue, Hammond; three stepchildren, Maj. David Louis Lobue, Tampa, Fla., Sheryl Lynn Lobue, Hammond, and Bradley Joseph Lobue, Florida; and a sister and brother-in-law, Linda Henderson and Tony Blackburn, Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert M. and Kathleen Hazlip Henderson. She was a member of Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, a charter member of an American Business Women's Association chapter, a member of Alpha Omicron Pi and chapter advisor, Chamber of Commerce and Belle Oaks Garden Club. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Louisiana Multiple Sclerosis Society.
LYONS, CHARLES EDWARD "BOOGIE"
"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint," Isiah 40:31. A lifelong resident of Plaquemine, he went home to be with his heavenly father at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002. He was 60, a former site superintendent for J.E. Merit at Dow Chemical and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Visiting at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Visiting at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by Pastor Chuck Stearns. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by his wife of 40 years, Artie Blanchard Lyons; mother, Ethel Businelle; and two daughters, Melissa Lyons Hebert and husband, Shane and Brooke Lyons Carline and husband, Vance, all of Plaquemine; two sons, David Lyons, Las Vegas, and Chuck Lyons and wife, Marla Bergeron, Plaquemine; two brothers, Greg and Frankie Lyons, Plaquemine; and 12 grandchildren, Christopher and Gina Lyons, Rachel, Chance and Sydney Lyons, Britt Landry, Bliss and Brynn Hardy, Blythe Hebert, Amanda and Rebecca Westmoreland and Jessi Carline. Preceded in death by his father, Charlie Jullian Lyons; and a brother, Thomas Marvin Businelle. Special thanks to the nurses, aides and staff of Plaquemine Caring Nursing Home for their loving care and support.
MATHERNE, ANNETTE BLANCHARD
A homemaker and a resident and native of Pierre Part, she died at 10:20 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002, in Pierre Part. She was 93. Visiting at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Pierre Part, from 8 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at noon Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Clarence Waguespack. Entombment in church mausoleum. Survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Dianne and Edmond Landry, Myrtle and Duffy Landry and Eleanor and Earl Landry, all of Pierre Part; two sons and daughters-in-law, Earl and Alta Matherne and Stanley and Rita Matherne, all of Pierre Part; four brothers, Roland, Harold, Wilbert and Isley Blanchard, all of Pierre Part; 15 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Percy Matherne; parents, Emile and Euphemine Guillot Blanchard; a son, Ridley Blanchard; a sister, Ozile Blanchard; an infant; seven brothers, Rumsey, Acline, Gipson, Wilson, Gaubert, Andrew and Columb Blanchard; and a grandson, Dwayne Matherne. Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, in charge of arrangements.
McDUFFIE, KATHLEEN LARRIVIERE "KATHY"
A beloved mother and grandmother and a retired registered nurse with Shell Chemical at Geismar, she died at 9:05 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 69 and a native and resident of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, with a vigil service at 7 p.m. Visiting at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Thomas More Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, celebrated by the Rev. Michael J. Moroney. Entombment in Greenoaks Memorial Park Mausoleum. Survived by three sons and a daughter-in-law, Mark J. McDuffie, Houston, Tim and Jeannie L. McDuffie, Prairieville, and the Rev. Paul A. McDuffie, Independence; a brother and sister-in-law, Ronald and Skyla Larriviere, Kenner; and two grandsons, Andrew Mark McDuffie and Alex Paul McDuffie. Preceded in death by her parents, Alexis "Larry and Bertha Devalcourt Larriviere. She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 3704, Memphis, TN 38173-9966.
NOBLES, BETSYE WELLS
A resident of Zachary, she died Friday, Nov. 8, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 76. Visiting at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and after 9 a.m. Tuesday. Religious service at the funeral home chapel at 10 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Allen Johnson. Burial in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Baker. Survived by a daughter, Cynthia Nobles Thomas, Zachary; two sons, Bennie R. Nobles, II, Zachary, and John David Nobles, Fort Worth, Texas; and three grandchildren, Benjamin Ryan and wife, Kami Lyon Thomas, Ashley Elizabeth Thomas and Anne Claire Thomas, all of Zachary. Preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Ray Nobles, Sr. She was a member of Baker First Baptist Church.
OLIVIA, SANDRA LAMONTE
A resident of Hammond, she died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002, at Lakeview Regional Medical Center. She was 78 and a native of Tickfaw. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday. Religious service at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Hammond, at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Interment in Rose Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Jane and Frank Wardell, Baton Rouge; a son and daughter-in-law, Vincent and Mary Hoda Olivia, Denham Springs; five grandchildren, Amber Levisee, Kristen Oliveaux, Brian Wardell, Kristopher Olivia and Jordan Olivia; two step-granddaughters, Megan Hoda and Tabitha Hoda; three great-grandchildren, Matthew Levisee, Jacob Levisee and Hailey Oliveaux; two sisters, Frances Tortorice, Independence, and Mary Prine, Chalmette; and two brothers, Salvadore Lamonte and Anthony Lamonte, both of Hammond. Preceded in death by her husband, Vincent H. Olivia; parents, Tony and Josephine Anzange Lamonte; and two brothers, Joseph and Larry Lamonte.
OURSO, URLINE MARIE RUIZ
Retired after 30 years as a registered nurse and 20 years as proprietor of Pecquet's Brocanture Antiques, she died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002, at Summit Hospital. She was 90, a resident of Walker and a native of New Orleans. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church at 1 p.m. Wednesday, celebrated by the Rev. Miles Walsh. Entombment in Resthaven Mausoleum. Survived by two daughters, Cary Kannon and Leecy Hyland; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her first husband, Richard Pecquet; second husband, Judson Ourso, Jr.; parents, Robert Ruiz and Cathrine DuGras Ruiz; and a daughter, Cathrine Pecquet Nixon. She was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church and active in Civitan for 15 years. Memorial donations may be made to Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge, 550 Lobdell Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70806.
PINKERTON, HAZEL GENOVESE
Hazel Pinkerton, 64, beloved wife, mother and grandmother went to her heavenly home on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002, at 9:10 a.m. She went to sleep in God's loving arms surrounded by her family at her home. She was a good, kind and giving Christian woman who loved her God and praised him daily for the gift of eternal life through Christ Jesus. She was a beautiful witness of her Christian faith and love of God to her family and all who knew her. She has passed that faith on to her family and friends. Survived by her husband of 43 years, Grady E. Pinkerton; children, Julie P. Choate, Grady E. Pinkerton, Jr., Jerry M. Pinkerton and Susan P. Scott; nine grandchildren; brothers, Charles P. Genovese, Gerald M. Genovese and Stanford C. Genovese; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her mother and father, Hazel Hope and Charles R. Genovese, Sr.; and a brother, Louis M. Genovese. She always shared her faith with everyone she met. Her favorite saying was "God is Good." Visitation at Trinity Lutheran Church, 10925 Florida Blvd., from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until service at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Interment in St. Vincent DePaul No. 2 Cemetery, New Orleans. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alter Guild Fund at Trinity Lutheran Church, 10925 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70815. God is Good!
RAY, MARIE ROSE COLUDROVICH
A resident of Denham Springs, she died at 12:10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002, at her home.
Arrangements are pending with Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs.
ROBERT, AUGUSTINE MELANCON "GUSSIE"
A resident of Baton Rouge and former 29-year resident of New Orleans, she died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2002, at Sherwood Manor. She was 91 and a native of Donaldsonville. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Visiting at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 749 East Blvd., from 1 p.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 2 p.m. Monday, conducted by Monsignor Robert Berggreen. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survived by her husband, Willie E. Robert, Jr., Baton Rouge; a son and daughter-in-law, Philip G. and Lee L. Melancon, Plaucheville; three stepdaughters, Marjorie L. Ettridge and husband, Vic, Getty, Texas, Helen G. Gore and husband, William, Reading, Conn., and Sally Bantari and husband, Jack, Houston; three stepsons, Willie E. Robert, III, Houston, James E. Robert and wife, Rae, Baton Rouge, and Lee L. Robert and wife, Sherry, River Ridge; five grandchildren, Philip G. Melancon, Jr., Stephen M. Melancon, Mickella Nee, Monique Melancon and Paul Melancon; numerous step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her first husband, Paul L. Melancon, Sr.; a son, Paul L. Melancon, Jr.; parents, Philip and Emma Hebert; and a brother, Robert Hebert. She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and Ladies Altar Society. Memorial donations may be made to the Ladies Altar Society, c/o St. Agnes Catholic Church, 749 East Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70802.
