ROY, EDWIN J.
A retired supervisor foreman with Allied Chemical with 42 years of service, he died at 10:40 a.m. Monday, Sept. 2, 2002, at his residence in Baton Rouge. He was 91 and a native of Marksville. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Thomas More Catholic Church on Thursday, with time to be announced. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survived by a daughter, Emma Jean Roy Alello and husband, John O. Alello, Sr.; a son, Jay Raymond Roy and wife, Nita Roy; two stepdaughters, Cynthia Nickens and Louise Rawls; a brother and sister-in-law, John and Ola Roy; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his first wife, Pearlie DeWailley Roy; his second wife, Alta W. Roy; and a brother, Huey Roy. The family would like to thank the two very caring and loving caregivers, Karen Calamia and Mary Moulder. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Baton Rouge, 9063 Siegen Lane, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70810-1951.
SMITH, IRENE HALL "MISSIE"
Died Friday, Aug. 30, 2002, at Summit Hospital, Baton Rouge. Visiting at Good Citizens Mortuary, Plaquemine, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday. Visiting at Greater Little Zion Baptist Church, 57731 Desobry St., Plaquemine, from 5:30 p.m. until religious service at 8 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Frank Collins, III, pastor. Dismissal at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Interment in Roscoe Memorial Cemetery. Survived by three daughters, Deloris Smith, Diane M. Lago and Cynthia M. Franklin; a son, Arthur McGee; three stepchildren, Ed Smith, Caldonia Turner and Sarah Thomas; a granddaughter whom she reared, Patricia Berrie; 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends.
TONEY, JR. LEE EGBERT
A retired comptroller of Barber Bros. Contracting Co. Inc., he died Friday, Aug. 30, 2002, at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 78 and a native of West Plains, Mo. Visitation at University United Methodist Church, 3350 Dalrymple Drive, from 10 a.m. Tuesday until memorial service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Ken Irby. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Bobbie Maupin Toney; a brother, Dr. William Toney of Farmington, N.M.; four sons, Mark Holmes Toney of Baton Rouge and wife, Daphne, Dr. Lee Egbert Toney, III of Knoxville, Tenn., and wife, Leslie, Gregory Ashby Toney of Baton Rouge and wife, Kelly, and Randall Pettit Toney of Baton Rouge and wife, Donna; a former daughter-in-law, Celeste Peak Toney; eight grandchildren, Melissa Toney Asevedo and husband, Kyle of Baton Rouge, Katherine Celeste Toney of Portland, Ore., Lauren Kay Toney of Ann Arbor, Mich., Diana Leigh Toney of Knoxville, Douglas Lee Toney of Knoxville, Matthew Hardin Toney of Baton Rouge, Colin Ashby Toney of Baton Rouge and Claire Elise Toney of Baton Rouge; a step-grandchild, Ashley Cowart of Baton Rouge; and a great-grandchild, Grace Katherine Asevedo. He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Lee Egbert Toney, and mother, Jennie Holmes Toney; two sisters, Jeannette Toney File and Reba Toney Aid; and a brother, George Ashby Toney. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he attended the University of California at Los Angeles and Harvard Business School after being chosen for the Navy V-12 program and serving as the supply officer on the aircraft carrier USS Leyte. He was a loving member of the United Methodist Church and served in numerous leadership capacities, including chairman of the board and chairman of the council of ministries at Ingleside United Methodist Church. He taught Sunday school for more than 30 years and also served as a lay preacher, having earned his preaching license in 196l. He was a member of University United Methodist Church, where he was active in the J.O.Y. Sunday School Class. He served as president of the Pollard Estates Civic Association. After retirement, he was an active United Way volunteer and volunteered for F.I.S.H. Memorial donations may be made to the Memorial Fund of University United Methodist Church.
WHITEHEAD, CALLIE BRASHEARS
A retired clerk with the Louisiana Insurance Commissioner's Office, she died at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002, at Golden Age Nursing Home in Denham Springs. She was 85 and a resident and native of Denham Springs. Visitation was at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Visitation in the funeral home chapel from 1 p.m. until service at 3 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Danny Henderson. Interment in Denham Springs Memorial Cemetery, Denham Springs. Survived by her son and daughter-in-law, W.J. and Carla Whitehead, Denham Springs; a son-in-law, Michael H. Lambert, Madisonville; two granddaughters, Darlene Lambert, Covington, and Laura Whitehead, Houston; and two great-grandchildren, Honeá and Michael Busch. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Rubey Facundus Brashears; a daughter, Ruby Jean Lambert; and a brother, Jim Brashears. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Denham Springs, Mystic Star Chapter 108, Order of the Eastern Star and Loners n Wheels.
WILLIAMS, ANNIE L. THOMAS
A retired food service supervisor with East Feliciana Parish schools and a resident of Gloster, Miss., she died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002, in Wilson as a result of an automobile accident on La. 19. She was 57 and a native of Wilson. Visiting at Fraternal Funeral Home, Clinton, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday. Religious service at St. Paul No. 1 Baptist Church, Wilson, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. David Thomas, Jr. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Thursday. Interment in church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Beechman Williams, Sr. of Gloster; two stepdaughters, Carolyn Parker of Liberty, Miss., and Marion Higgins of New Jersey; two sons, the Rev. David Thomas, Jr. and wife, Laurise, and Derrick Thomas, all of Baker; a stepson, Beechman Williams, Jr. and wife, Marilyn of Shreveport; two sisters, Doris H. Thomas of Baton Rouge and Nancy H. Taylor of Arlington, Texas; a brother, J.E. Hills, Jr. and wife, Wanda of Jackson; seven grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, the Rev. J.E. Hills and Rosie E. Wilson Hills; first husband, David Thomas, Sr.; a sister, Johnnie M. Hills; and a brother, Hollis Hills. She was a member and secretary of St. Paul No. 1 Baptist Church, a 1962 graduate of West High School and she received her Bachelor and Master degrees from Southern University. She was a co-instructor of AARP 55 Alive safety class. She was a willing worker at St. Chapel Baptist Church in Tylertown, Miss., and was the founder and president of Crafts and Fellowship Club of Gloster.
ALBAREZ, JOAN G.
A native of Columbus, Ohio, and resident of Baton Rouge, she passed away at 3:05 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002, at her home. She was 77. Visiting at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and after 10 a.m. Thursday. Religious service in Greenoaks Funeral Chapel at noon Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Hawley Wolfe. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Jenny S. Badeaux of Grosse Tete and Laura and Sammy Doherty of Baton Rouge; six grandchildren, Tamara, Penny, Randi, Trey, Kryssi and Steven; a great-granddaughter, Kurstyn; a sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Tom Bigwood of North Carolina; and a brother, Don Earl of Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Noah Albarez; and her parents.
ARCENEAUX, JANICE L.
A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a retired dietitian with the Ascension Parish School Board, she died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was an 80-year-old resident of Geismar and a native of Dutchtown. Visiting at Welsh Funeral Home, Gonzales, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday. Visiting in the funeral home chapel from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Barry Durbin. Interment in Prairieville Cemetery. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Berlene and James Pouncey, Pride; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Cary and Shirlene Arceneaux, Dutchtown, and Hopson Arceneaux, Jr., Franklinton; seven grandchildren, James Pouncey, Jr., Ricky Pouncey, Hopson Arceneaux, III, Patrick Arceneaux, Ronnie Arceneaux, Monique Wilkerson and Michelle Deveer; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hopson Arceneaux; parents, Hercules P. and Violet Moore Landry; and a brother, Lucien Landry. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. She was a member of the Dutchtown Quilters. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Patrick Stagg and his staff, and the oncology staff of Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, for their outstanding care.
BABIN, IRA PAUL
He was the beloved husband of Mary Theo Webb Babin, whom he preceded in death by one day. He died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002, at the Baton Rouge General Medical Center after a brief illness. He was 80 years old, born on Jan. 28, 1922, a native of the Bluff Settlement near Dutchtown and a resident of Oak Grove community in Ascension Parish. Survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Mary Theo Webb Babin; three daughters, Judy Pauline Babin Cook, Agnes Vianne "Toni" Babin Haydel and Mary Kathleen "Kathy" Babin deVeer; two sons, Ira Paul Babin, II and Timothy Lee Babin; three sons-in-law, Leroy Cook, James "Nick" Haydel and Roy deVeer; grandsons, Bret Cook, Paul Cook, Dennis Cook, Kurt Cook, Murphy Haydel, Michael deVeer, David deVeer and Joey deVeer; granddaughters, Tathia Haydel Lambert, Danielle Haydel Twiner and Alisca Haydel; 15 great-grandchildren, Adam, Taylor, Andrew, Sean, Seth, Brennen and Blair Cook, Linsdé and Logan Lambert, Morgan Laiche, Yancy Hebert, Blake deVeer, Ty Smith and Katie and Kassie deVeer. Other loved ones include Janet Lee Comeaux, Graig Luscombe, and godson, Warren LeBlanc. He was of the Roman Catholic faith, attended Dutchtown High School and was retired from Borden Co. and the Ascension Parish School Board. He was also a cattleman and farmer. In addition to his children and grandchildren, his survivors include brothers, Murry, Curtis "Kye" and Harold; a sister, Verdith "Vee" Babin Bourque; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Louis Etienne Babin and Juliette Marie Babin Babin; his brothers, Fellman, Villar and Joseph "Dee"; and his sisters, Inez Babin Achord, Maude Babin Harelson, Loney Babin Kling and Louise Babin Ficklin. He was a World War, II veteran, having served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Virginia and Western Europe. He was a member of American Legion Post 0081 of Gonzales. Visitation was at Ourso Funeral Home chapel, Gonzales, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday. Funeral service at Oak Grove Baptist Church at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by John Carrigan. Interment in church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bret Cook, Dennis Cook, Michael deVeer, David deVeer, Warren LeBlanc, Richard Babin, Bart Lambert and Frank Babin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cemetery Fund of Oak Grove Baptist Church, c/o Judy Babin Cook, 18151 Billy Blvd., Prairieville, LA 70769.
BABIN, MARY THEO WEBB
She was the beloved wife of Ira Paul Babin, who preceded her in death by one day. A homemaker, she died Monday, Aug. 26, 2002, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center after a brief illness. She was 78 years old, born on Aug. 19, 1924, and a lifelong resident of Oak Grove community in Ascension Parish. Survived by three daughters, Judy Pauline Babin Cook, Agnes Vianne "Toni" Babin Haydel and Mary Kathleen "Kathy" Babin deVeer; two sons, Ira Paul Babin, II and Timothy Lee Babin; three sons-in-law, Leroy Cook, James "Nick" Haydel and Roy deVeer; grandsons, Bret Cook, Paul Cook, Dennis Cook, Kurt Cook, Murphy Haydel, Michael deVeer, David deVeer and Joey deVeer; granddaughters, Tathia Haydel Lambert, Danielle Haydel Twiner and Alisca Haydel; and 15 great-grandchildren, Adam, Taylor, Andrew, Sean, Seth and Brennen and Blair Cook, Linsdé and Logan Lambert, Morgan Laiche, Yancy Hebert, Blake deVeer, Ty Smith and Katie and Kassie deVeer. Other loved ones include Janet Lee Comeaux, Graig Luscombe, Chad Brock and neighbors, Stacy Brock Crawford, Thomas Keaty and Wanda Ellis. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, which was established by her Webb family ancestors, including her grandparents and other pioneer citizens of the Oak Grove community. She was a member of the last graduating class of the original Oak Grove High School in 1941, and a member and former president of the Oak Grove Home Demonstration Club. In addition to her children and grandchildren, survivors include sisters, Doris Webb DeLaune, Hilda Webb Brock and Jewel Webb Broussard; nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her husband of more than 60 years, Ira Paul Babin, who passed away on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002; parents, Murphy J. Webb and Mary Agnes Daigle Webb; a brother, Hillard Andrew Webb; a nephew, Edward W. Broussard, III; a niece, Peggy Jean DeLaune Tiroff; and a great-niece, Dinah Ann Willis. Visitation was at Ourso Funeral Home chapel, Gonzales, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday. Service at Oak Grove Baptist Church at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by John Carrigan. Interment in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Paul Cook, Kurt Cook, Joey deVeer, Murphy Haydel, Bill Delaune, Richard Brock, Chad Brock and Graig Luscombe. Honorary pallbearers are her nephews, Murphy H. Webb, Bob Delaune, Jim Broussard, Charles Broussard, John Broussard and Woodrow "Candy" Brock; and granddaughters, Tathia Haydel Lambert, Danielle Haydel Twiner and Alisca Haydel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cemetery Fund of Oak Grove Baptist Church, c/o Judy Babin Cook, 18151 Billy Blvd., Prairieville, LA 70769.
BARBO, JAMES C.
In loving memory of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. Jim died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002, peacefully at home surrounded by his family, friends and angels. He was born Aug. 6, 1920, and celebrated his 82nd birthday "camping out" with all of his family. He lived his life to the fullest up to the last moment; death never took him, when the time was right he gladly gave himself unto the Lord. The one thing Jim missed most was tending his garden. God will surely have the most beautiful garden heaven has ever seen. We'll miss your tomatoes, Pop. Visiting in Greenoaks Funeral Home chapel, 9595 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Visiting in the funeral home chapel from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Thursday, conducted by Deacon Eugene Brady of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean conflict as a boilerman G first class V6. He retired from Texaco Inc. in 1986, as a maintenance supervisor at the Convent plant. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nadine H. Barbo; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Cherlyn Ducklow, Julie Bryant and Tim Bryant and Wava Wray and Bill Wray; six grandchildren, Cheri Zamora, Robert Wilson, Byron and Barry Bryant and Bree and Jillian Wray; six great-grandchildren, Sarah and Julia Zamora, Miranda Wilson, Gabreel and Tyler Bryant and Cade Paddie; two sisters, Margie Garvey and Francis Strahan; two brothers, John Y'Barbo and Norbert Y'Barbo; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Lucy Y'Barbo; brothers, Lewis and Dennis Y'Barbo; and great-granddaughter, Magan Bryant. The family would like to recognize with special thanks: Dr. Jon Olson for never giving up; Laurie, Dr. Olson's assistant, for treating dad as "priority"; Hospice of Baton Rouge for your gentleness in helping all of us; Gene Brady for his friendship and spiritual guidance; the Rev. Michael Moroney of St. Thomas More for being there when we needed him; Beverly Reusch and Steve Paddie for making sure the "camping trips" came true; Scott Guidry for your love and support; caregivers, Michael, Thelma and Cindy for your thoughtfulness, love and kindness; co-workers who went the extra step to cover for time missed so we could care for our dad; and our friends whose prayers, love and "just doing whatever was needed" -- you are our angels on Earth. Dad, we want you to know, "You did the best you could do." We love you. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center or Hospice of Baton Rouge.
"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; they rod and they staff they comfort me." Psalm 23:4.
