BROWN, NETTIE M.
Died on Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at home. She was a native of Lorman, Miss., and a resident of Baton Rouge. After graduating from St. Mary of the Pines, Chatawa, Miss., she spent 30 years of loving service in the teaching profession as a School Sister of Notre Dame. After leaving the teaching order in 1968, Nettie taught in East Baton Rouge Parish public schools at Istrouma Middle and Southeast Middle. She retired from the public schools in 1984. Visitation at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church on Saturday, August 2, 2003, from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John D. Brown; three brothers, Joe, Walter and J.D.; and two sisters, Katherine Brown Cockerham and Sara Brown Dent. She is survived by a brother, Wilton Brown, Pattison, Miss., and nieces and nephews in Mississippi, Texas, and Louisiana. She was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Louisiana Retired Teachers Association, Baton Rouge Area Retired Teachers Association and AARP. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at Quincy University, Quincy, Ill., and a Master of Arts degree at Arkansas State University. Pallbearers will be Claude L. Cockerham, III, Burnie Brown, Ray Brown, Charles Segrest and Brad Segrest. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the School Sisters of Notre Dame, P.O. Box 38, Chatawa, MS 39632.
BUGGAGE, SR. WILFRED JOSEPH "CHIEF"
He was an assistant warden with the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, where he served honorably until his health required him to take a leave of absence. He died at 8:50 a.m. Sunday, July 27, 2003, at Prevost Memorial Hospital, Donaldsonville. He was 63 and a lifelong resident of Donaldsonville. Visiting at Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 2003. Visiting at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 421 St. Patrick St., Donaldsonville, from 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003, until recitation of the rosary at 10:30 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., celebrated by the Rev. George Burden. Interment in St. Phillip Baptist Church Cemetery, Modeste. He leaves to cherish his memory his dedicated wife, helpmate and friend, Yvonne Stewart Buggage; two sons, Glenn Stewart and friend Joyce Green of Donaldsonville, and Wilfred Buggage, Jr. and wife, Michelle of St. Louis; two daughters, Angela Steib and friend Willie Picou of Donaldsonville, and Cynthia Buggage of Houston and Washington, D.C.; a sister, Shelia Davis of Donaldsonville; father-in-law, John Johnson; 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and godchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Josephine Breaux and Jules Buggage, Sr.; his mother-in-law, Mahalia Bryant Johnson; father-in-law, Elliott Stewart, Sr.; a brother, Jules Buggage, Jr.; and a sister, Cheryl Buggage Ester. Wilfred trailblazed in many areas in the Donaldsonville and Ascension Parish political arena. He had the uncanny ability to bring communities together for a common cause. As his life was very full, his legacy will be most fulfilling. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wilfred Buggage Scholarship Fund, 1021 Nolan Ave., Donaldsonville, LA 70346.
BUQUOI, MICHEL EMILE
A retired machinist and retired taxidermist and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 83 and a native of New Orleans. He was a U.S. Air Force sergeant and was awarded the Legion of Merit Service Award during World War II. Visiting at Welsh Funeral Home, 6700 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. until service at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 2003, conducted by the Rev. Ken Spivey. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Sibyl Fulton Buquoi; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert David and Robyn Buquoi and Richard Michel and Gail Buquoi; two sisters, Amy Ward and Bertha Hite; a brother, Gerald Buquoi; and five grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents; and a daughter, Nancy Jean Buquoi Adleman. He was a longtime member of the Baton Rouge Orchid Society. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to a favorite charity or the American Heart Association.
CALANDRO, VICTOR O.
A retired county agent with the LSU Agricultural Cooperative Extension Service, he died Tuesday, July 29, 2003, at Meadow Crest Hospital, New Orleans. He was 90 and a native and resident of Baton Rouge. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Visiting at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday. Visiting in the funeral home chapel from 10 a.m. until religious service at noon Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Joey Angeles. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jessie Smith Calandro; a son, Victor Michael Calandro and wife, Beverly Williams Calandro of New Orleans; three sisters, Catherine Hoffman, Florida, Rosalie Crawford, Jacksonville, Fla., and Camille Spitale, Franklin, Tenn.; and three brothers, Samuel, Baton Rouge, Frank L., Houma, and Joseph D., Baton Rouge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Caterina Orlando and Santo Calandro; two brothers, B.J. and A.J., who were of Baton Rouge; and a sister, Mary Calandro Inzenga, who was of Baton Rouge. He was a teacher at Buras High School in Buras, and in Donaldsonville. He was an assistant county agent in New Roads, Pointe Coupee Parish. In 1949, after completing his master's degree at LSU, he was assigned as county agent for St. John the Baptist Parish and resided in Reserve. Upon retiring in 1973, he moved to Baton Rouge where he resided until his death. During his retirement he spent most of his time between family and his church, St. George Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. George Catholic Church.
CHARLTON, OLGA HOBGOOD
A homemaker and resident of Baton Rouge, she died Monday, July 28, 2003, at 2:40 p.m. She was 81 and a native of Maringouin. Memorial service will be private. She is survived by two daughters, Connie Charlton Plunket and Terri Charlton Stone; a son, Howard A. Charlton, Jr.; a sister, Althea Mae Hobgood Kent; grandchildren, Lori Plunket Tramel, Darney, Diana and Bryan Plunket, Adam Johnson and Jason Charlton; and great-grandchildren, Joseph, Blaine, Britney and Charlton Tramel, Austin and Hodge Plunket and Rayne Charlton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard A. Charlton; father, Joseph M. Hobgood; and mother, Thelma P. Hobgood.
COPPENBARGER, SHIRLEY SPRAGUE
A loving mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, she died at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2003, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Gonzales. She was 74, a native of Farmer City, Ill., and a resident of Gonzales. Visiting at Welsh Funeral Home, Gonzales, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Religious service at First United Methodist Church of Gonzales at 1 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. Gary Willis. Interment in New River Methodist Church Cemetery. Survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Donna and Royce Duff, Warrensburg, Ill., Mary and Ernie Sperry, St. Elmo, Ill., and Judy Ampe, Gonzales; a son and daughter-in-law, Fred and Rhonda Coppenbarger, Gonzales; a brother, Richard Sprague; and nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Harold P. Coppenbarger; and father and mother, Jesse Wade and Martha Windship Sprague. Pallbearers will be Brian Duff, Kevin Duff, Matthew Duff, Matt Roberts, Jesse Coppenbarger and Dennis Childress. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Gonzales.
DELAUNE, BERYL DUGAS
A resident of Thibodaux, she died at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2003. She was 82, born Oct. 14, 1920, in Donaldsonville. Visitation was at Thibodaux Funeral Home, Thibodeaux, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Visitation at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral from 1 p.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 2 p.m. Friday. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery. Survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Joann DeLaune and Mark and Cheri DeLaune, all of Thibodeaux; a daughter and son-in-law, Beryl D. and Phil Gordy of Zachary; nine grandchildren, Jean McDaniel Woodside, Jennifer McDaniel Kleinpeter, Sean McDaniel, David, John, Francesca, Ashley and Byron DeLaune, and Leroy Adams; six great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by her husband, Gene DeLaune; parents, Henry A. Dugas and Loretta Monticino Dugas; a grandson, Christopher DeLaune; two brothers, Henry A. Dugas, Jr. and Malcom Dugas, Sr.; and three sisters, Annabel Rome, Loretta Rome and Rosemary LeBlanc. She was a member of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral and a charter member of Ta-Wa-Si. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis.
EASTERLING, HARRY JOE
A retired maintenance supervisor for the state of Louisiana, and a resident of Jackson, he died Thursday, July 31, 2003, at 9:30 a.m. at Lane Memorial Hospital, Zachary. He was 68, born Nov. 25, 1934, in Walthall County, Miss. He was a veteran of the Mississippi National Guard. Visiting at Newman Funeral Home, Centreville, Miss., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Visiting at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until religious service at 3 p.m. Saturday, conducted by Dr. Joe Nesom. Interment in Ebenezer Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Hattie Holmes Easterling, Jackson; a daughter, Betsy Easterling Temple, Greenwell Springs; two sons, Don Easterling, Clinton, and Joseph P. Easterling, Jackson; two sisters, Nettie Faye Williams, Angie, and Jean Knippers, Tylertown, Miss.; a brother, Steve Easterling, Sr., Jackson; and eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Eula Mae Magee Easterling; a son, Gary Steve Easterling; and two brothers, C.A. and Robert Evan Easterling. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Jackson.
FRIDAY, STEPHEN MATTHEW "STEVE"
Steve went to join his beloved wife, Lorraine, on Wednesday, July 23, 2003. He was a longtime resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Clairton, Pa., where he was born on July 8, 1918. He is survived by his son, Steven; daughter, Beverly and her husband, William Moehle; his much-loved grandsons, Christopher and Mark Moehle; a sister Mary Madden; and brothers, Joseph Piatek, Paul Friday and John Friday. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine DePaola Friday; parents, Frank and Margaret Friday; sister, Helen Friday; and brothers, Matthew, Frank and Michael Friday. He retired from Hercules as a purchasing agent and storeroom keeper. He was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He enjoyed life and enjoyed making life easier and fun for others. He worked for the U.S. Navy on the fleet at Pearl Harbor during World War II. He married his childhood friend, Lorraine, there at St. Augustine's By the Sea. He liked traveling and classical music but loved polkas. Visitation at St. Thomas More Catholic Church from 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, 2003, until a memorial Mass at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a favorite charity or by just doing something nice for someone as he did every day of his life.
FUGLER, JR. WILLIAM "JUNE"
A retired iron worker and resident of Baton Rouge, he died Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at Lane Memorial Hospital, Zachary. He was 60 and a native of Woodville, Miss. Visitation at New Light Baptist Church, 650 Blount Road, from 9 a.m. Saturday until religious service at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Frank Green, Jr. Interment in Southern Memorial Gardens. Survived by his wife, Cynthia Grimes Fugler; a daughter, Nicosha Queen; a son, Ruston J. Fugler; three sisters, Florence Fugler Lucas and husband, Henry, Ophelia Fugler Lewis and husband, Joe, and Cherlyn Fugler; two brothers, George Fugler, Sr. and wife, Irene, and Fredrick Fugler and wife, Patricia; two grandchildren, Joereion B. Augustus and Krisite Collins; mother-in-law, Ethel M. Moore; a brother-in-law, Donald C. Grimes; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, William Fugler, Sr. and Fannie Hawkins Fugler; three brothers, Lawrence, Charles and Ernest Fugler; and a brother-in-law, Timothy B. Grimes. He was a choir member at True Vine Baptist Church, 905 Greb St., the Rev. Frank Green, Jr., pastor. Carney-Mackey Funeral Home, 1576 Robin St., in charge of arrangements.
