PAYNE, WALTER KOZZIE
Walter Kozzie Payne, age 85 and a resident of the Thomas community, died at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, 2003, at his residence. He was retired from the Louisiana Department of Highways and was a member of Thomas First Baptist Church. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth B. and Jeannie Payne of Baton Rouge and J.W. and Carolyn Payne of Thomas; a daughter and son-in-law, Imojean and James W. Crain of Baton Rouge; 11 grandchildren, Mike, Mark and Jim Crain, Lauren, Kent, Clay, Ricky, Keith, Stacy and Clint Payne and Rodney Culpepper; 17 great-grandchildren; and a sister and brother-in-law, Maxie and Retus Riles of Baker. Preceded in death by his wife, Lonie Thomas Payne; parents, Walter and Frances Payne; a brother, four sisters and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and after 11 a.m. Wednesday until funeral service at 3 p.m., with the Rev. Denny Brumfield and Elder Willie J. Passman officiating. Burial will follow in Thomas Cemetery.
PERICH, PH.D. MICHAEL J.
A resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Omaha, Neb., he died at 5 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003, in Livingston Parish as the result of an automobile accident. He was 46. Visitation was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, 2003. Visitation at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 2025 Stuart Ave., from 11 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. Tuesday, celebrated by the Rev. Rich Luberti. Private interment service will take place at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Audrey "Bunni" Hare Perich of Baton Rouge; mother, Rita Cazor Perich of Omaha; a daughter, Sarah V. Perich of Baton Rouge; a sister and brother-in-law, Anita and Bruce Smith of Omaha; three nieces, Amanda, Emily and Kelly Smith, all of Omaha; and godmother, Josephine Kazor of Omaha. He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Perich. Pallbearers will be Dr. Gene Reagan, Dr. David Boethel, Bobby Tichnell, Andrew McKay, Dr. Boris Castro, Gerado Boquin, Dr. Michael Stout and Capt. Brett Collier. Dr. Michael J. Perich was a world authority in medical entomology with experience working on the major arthropod vectors of human diseases. As assistant professor for the LSU Agricultural Center in the department of entomology, he directed research and extension programs on management of mosquitoes and other medically important insects. He was leading a team of AgCenter, Department of Health and Hospitals and Mosquito Control personnel to investigate West Nile virus and St. Louis encephalitis outbreaks and establish mosquito abatement programs in Louisiana. In addition to supervising the research of six graduate students and an associate, he was a dedicated teacher of courses in integrated vector management. After receiving his Ph.D. at Okahoma State University in 1985, Dr. Perich began work with the U.S. Army Biomedical Research and Development team, and was Vector Suppression program manager and senior research entomologist for the Walter Reed Army Institute prior to joining the LSU faculty in 2001. He published extensively and received numerous research grants. He was active in the Entomological Society of America and other professional organizations. He was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Food for the Poor.
PRISER, MARIAN WATTS
A resident of Mandeville, she died Monday, Oct. 13, 2003, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. She was 76 and a native of Sun. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2003, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Religious service in the funeral home chapel at 7 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Leo Miller. Survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Dianne and Ben McHughes and Kathy and Ronnie Lovell, all of Bedico; a son, Roy Desmond Priser, Bedico; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Nolan Watts, Baton Rouge; and two sisters, Helen Bywater, Maringouin, and Audrey Posey, Folsom. Preceded in death by her husband, Roy D. Priser; parents, Sullivan and Cecelia Templet Watts; a brother, James Watts; and two sisters, Evelyn Mizell and Genevive Bowling. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, 1040 Calhoun St., New Orleans, LA 70118.
REED, JIM HODGES
A loving husband, father and grandfather, he passed away peacefully at his home with his family at his side on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003. He was born on Sept. 25, 1931, in Houston and was a resident of Baton Rouge for 27 years. Memorial service at Broadmoor United Methodist Church, 10230 Mollylea Drive, on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2003, with visitation from 10 a.m. until memorial service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Ken Carroll. He is survived by his loving and caring wife, Carol Reed; two daughters, Linnea Rice and husband, Mark of Austin, Texas, and Kim Agosta and husband, Scott of Edmond, Okla.; three stepchildren, Laura Bonne and husband, David of White Bear Lake, Minn., Karen Taylor of Lewisville, and Gary Dunn and wife, Elizabeth of Baton Rouge; three grandchildren, Maggie Agosta, Reed Agosta and Jack Rice; six step-grandchildren, Andy O'Pry, Daniel Bonne, Cortney Marsh, Carly Bonne, Caroline Dunn and Patrick Dunn. His parents, Jimmie Franklin and Eula Grace Reed, preceded Jim in death. He was a retired regional sales manager for Wyatt Field Services, a member of St. James Masonic Lodge No. 47 and a member of Broadmoor United Methodist Church, where he served as usher for 24 years. Jim was a devoted friend and supporter of Alcoholics Anonymous for more than 28 years. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Hospice Group, 5215 Essen Lane, Suite 10, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. The family wishes to acknowledge the support of the St. Joseph Hospice group for whom they will be eternally grateful.
SCHROEDER, CAROLE
She was dedicated mother, grandmother, sister, teacher and friend who brought joy and happiness to all who knew her. A school teacher at Claiborne Elementary, she passed away at her home on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2003. She was 64 and a native and resident of Baton Rouge. Visitation at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2003. Religious service at the funeral home chapel 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2003. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. She is survived by a daughter, Erin René Cronan and husband, Jeff; a son, Dennis Rutland Schroeder and wife, Leanor; a sister, Brenda Williams and husband, Pete; two brothers, Huland Rutland and James "Pepper" Rutland and wife, Connie; and grandchildren, Madison Cronan and Andrew Schroeder. Preceded in death by her husband, Dennis M. Schroeder; and parents, Loyes "Rut" and Bert Rutland. Pallbearers will be Jeff Cronan, Leeland Kilpatrick, Pete Williams, Patrick Schroeder, Michael Schroeder and Justin Schroeder. Honorary pallbearer is Harold Schroeder. She was a member of Louisiana Association of Educators. Memorial donations may be made to Battered Women's Program, P.O. Box 52809, Baton Rouge, LA 70892.
ADAMS, MILDRED W.
A native of Hammond and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 78. She worked many years as a volunteer at Woman's Hospital. Visiting at Welsh Funeral Home, 6700 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. Visiting at the funeral home from noon until service at 2 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by Dr. David Womack. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. She is survived by her son, Harold Fry; a grandson, Dennis Fry; two sisters, Emily Braud and husband, Joseph "Sonny" Braud, and Doris Davis and husband, Richmond "Buddy" Davis; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Jimmy" Adams; parents, Ventress and Coy Williams; and a brother, Milton "Buddy" Williams. She was a member of Sherwood Baptist Church.
BOUDREAUX, ROBIN TERRAL
A resident of Atlanta, he died Friday, Oct. 11, 2002, in Atlanta.
He was 40 and a native of Melville.
Visiting at First Pentecostal Church, Melville, from 9 a.m. Wednesday until service at 2 p.m.
He was a graduate of Melville High School.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home, Opelousas, in charge of arrangements.
DAY, SR. DENNIS NOEL
A loving husband, father and friend, a carpenter and member of Carpenters Local 1098, he went to be with the Lord at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, as a result of an automobile accident. He was 48, a native of New Orleans, and resident of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Riverbend Baptist Mission Church, 25837 Kendalwood Road, from 8:30 a.m. Monday until religious service at 10:30 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Jim Janzen. Graveside service in St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery, St. Bernard, at 2 p.m. Monday. He is survived by his wife, K. Lucille Day of Baton Rouge; his parents, Martin Thomas and Helen Elaine Bright Day of St. Bernard; two daughters, Melanie Clayton of Dothan, Ala., and Jennifer Day of Baton Rouge;a stepdaughter, Patsy Scavone, Baton Rouge; two sons, Dennis "Denny" Day, Jr. and Adam Day, both of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Martine "Tina" Sherlock of New Orleans, and Timi Taffe of St. Bernard; a brother, Earnest "Earnie" Day, Slidell; five grandchildren, Dustin Wunstel, Jace Day, and Madylyn, Gunnar and Jett Clayton; and the mother of his children, Kim Banta of Baton Rouge. He was a member of Riverbend Baptist Mission Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Riverbend Baptist Mission Church, 25837 Kendalwood Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70817.
DUKE, EFFIE COOK
A homemaker, devoted daughter, loving mother and grandmother, born in Winona, Miss., and a longtime resident of Zachary, she died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2002, at Landmark of Baton Rouge Nursing Home. She was 82, a member of First Baptist Church of Zachary and, until her illness, a Lane Memorial Hospital Pink Lady. Visiting at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., 4230 High St., Zachary, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. Visiting at the funeral home from 8:30 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Graveside service in Garden of Memories, 4800 Airline Highway, Metairie, at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Wayne Barnes, retired pastor of First Baptist Church, Zachary. Mrs. Duke is survived by a brother, Earl Hood; two daughters and a son-in-law, Mary Jane Russell, and Elizabeth and James Caldwell; six grandsons, Phillip, Mark, Bruce and Steven Russell, and David and Stephen Caldwell; and four great-grandchildren, Kimberly, Paul, David and Amanda Russell. A Caldwell great-grandchild is due Oct. 17, 2002. Pallbearers will be her six grandsons.
GRAPHIA, MARION FRANK "POP"
A native of Baton Rouge, longtime resident of Ventress and former resident of Hammond, Frank Graphia passed away as a result of congestive heart failure at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 73 and a retired statewide accounting systems manager with the Louisiana Division of Administration. He was a graduate of Hammond High School and attended Southeastern Louisiana University. Visiting at Niland's Funeral Home, 201 West End Drive, New Roads, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. James Fendlason. Interment in False River Memorial Park. Mr. Graphia is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Lois Cooper Graphia; his daughter and son-in-law, Marian Graphia Mechiel and Jessie Mechiel of Manassas, Va.; his mother, Mary Frances Graphia Graziano; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many dear friends. Preceded in death by his brother, Anthony Joseph Graphia; his father, Joseph A. Graphia; and a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jeanette and Emmett Moran. Pallbearers will be Glen "Gene" Bergeron, George Fendlason, Brent Munson, Wayne Munson, Blake Olinde and David Olinde. Honorary pallbearers are Frank Bonds, Ben Hidalgo, Clyde Allen Honey, Johnny Honey, Alan Irby, John Lindsly, Anthony Lipari, Tony Lipari, Stuart Olinde, Albin "Brother" Robillard and Steve Vidrine. "You were my husband, my best friend, my life, my world. Farewell, my love, my everything."
GUYNN, BERTHA SANCHEZ "BERT"
A homemaker and resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, 2002, in Baton Rouge.
She was 81.
Arrangements are pending with Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd.
