JONES, MICHAEL "NON-STOP" "BOILER"
Michael Jones was born on Dec. 24, 1960, in New Orleans, to the parentage of Sidney Jones, Sr. and Alma Rebecca Williams Jones. He was the fourth of six siblings. Michael departed this life on Thursday, June 13, 2002, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Michael was baptized by the Rev. Dr. Robert Brown at the First Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Sunshine. Michael was self-employed and utilized his mechanical skills. He was 41 and a native and resident of Sunshine. Visiting at Desselle Funeral Home, 263 Eddie Robinson, Sr. Drive, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. Religious services at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Bayou Paul Lane, Sunshine, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Alfred Thomas. Dismissal at 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment in church cemetery. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted father, Sidney Jones; three sisters, Bernadine J. York and husband, Cleveland, Jacqueline J. Ausbon and Pamela R. Wade and husband, Corey; two brothers, Rickey Jones, Sunshine, and Larry Jones and wife, Adriane, Baker; two uncles, Albert Jones, Baton Rouge, and Roger Jones, Chicago; godmother, Linda Smith; godfather, Mayor George L. Grace, Sr.; six nieces, four nephews, a great-nephew and a host of aunts, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alma W. Jones; a brother, Sidney Jones, Jr.; and maternal and paternal grandparents.
KENDRICK, HAROLD DALTON
A veteran of the U.S. Navy who served during World War II and a retired foreman at Ethyl Corp. with 38 years of service, he passed away at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 16, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 78 and a resident of Baton Rouge. He was a graduate of Istrouma High School and attended LSU. He was a wonderful and devoted husband, father and grandfather, with the highest degree of honesty and integrity. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Visiting at Foster Road Baptist Church, 11333 Foster Road, from 10 a.m. until service at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by Brother Huey Moak. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Hugh Herring, Larry Sullivan, Gary Lee, Dean Davis, Scott Lang and Mike Bird. Survived by his wife, Eleanor Davis Kendrick; a daughter, Linda Kendrick Herring and husband, Hugh Herring; a brother, J. Alfred Kendrick; a granddaughter, Tanya Rachelle Herring; and a grandson, Chad Eric Jones and wife, Kathleen McCarty Jones. Preceded in death by his daughter, Wanda Kendrick Patterson; and parents, James "Bo" and Ella Mae Kendrick. Special thanks to Dr. Roy Kadair and attending physicians at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center for their tireless effort and support.
KNIFFEN, VIRGINIA ARP
Passed away Friday, May 31, 2002, at her home in Baton Rouge. Visiting at University Presbyterian Church, 3240 Dalrymple Drive, from 9 a.m. Thursday until memorial service at 11 a.m.
LAICHE, AMEDIA SCHEXNAYDER
A resident of Paulina, she died at 8:10 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2002, at Riverlands Health Care Center. She was 99, born Feb. 26, 1903, in Grand Pointe. Survived by a son, Owen Francis Laiche, Paulina; five daughters, Anna Jane L. Mizell and Ida Rae L. Jowers, both of Baton Rouge, Lorraine L. Trahan, Houma, Patricia L. Lasseigne, St. James, and Mary Leola L. St. Pierre, Lutcher; two brothers, Wilton Schexnayder, Gramercy, and Warren Schexnayder, Houma; 21 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Leopold J. Laiche; parents, Louis and Marguerite Louque Schexnayder; a daughter, Marjorie L. Giroir; six brothers, Anicet, Wilfred, Didier, Alley, Marc and Laurel Schexnayder; and a sister, Ida S. Vicknair. She was a member of St. Joseph Altar Society and Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Joseph 1642. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services. A Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Paulina, at 11 a.m. Wednesday, will be celebrated by the Rev. Frank M. Uter. Interment in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call at the church after 9 a.m. Wednesday. H.C. Alexander Funeral Home, Lutcher, in charge of arrangements.
LeBLANC, LOUELLA SHOLAR
The loving wife of Elvin LeBlanc and a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she died the morning of Sunday, June 16, 2002, at her home in Baton Rouge. She was 80. Visiting at Welsh Funeral Home, 6700 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Religious service at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Prairieville, at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Jerry Young. Interment in Prairieville Cemetery. Survived by four daughters, Donnie Fisher, Yvonne Ropollo and husband, Vick, Penny Rizzi and husband, Joe and Cindy Leslie and husband, John; three sons, Michael LeBlanc and wife, Racheal, Troy LeBlanc and wife, Mercedes and Warren LeBlanc and wife, Dorothy; two sisters-in-law, Nettie Richardson and husband, Walter J. and Audrey Roussel and husband, Adrien; two brothers, Andrew Sholar and wife, Edith, and Paxton Sholar; 16 grandchildren, Terry Fisher, Lisa Stroud, Brent Fisher, David Roppolo, Kelly Vicknair, Traci Roppolo, Michelle Talley, Denise Price, Troy LeBlanc, Dixie Roppolo, Travis LeBlanc, Robyn Rizzi, Breigh Leslie, Chris LeBlanc, Joseph Rizzi, Jr. and Taylor Leslie; 17 great-grandchildren; and a close family friend, Chuckie Bonne. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 36 years, Elvin LeBlanc. She was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She kept the family together with the wonderful meals she lovingly prepared on Sunday mornings and she will be greatly missed.
LEROY, DANIEL WAYNE
A resident and native of Port Allen, he died at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2002, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was 19. Visiting was at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Visiting at First United Methodist Church, 930 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, from 8:30 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Cemetery, Brusly. He is survived by his parents, Jim and Faith Theriot LeRoy, Port Allen; maternal grandmother, Cora Theriot, Port Allen; a sister and brother-in-law, Tiffany and Jeremy Domingue, Prairieville; a brother, John LeRoy, Baton Rouge; and a nephew, Nicholas Domingue, Prairieville. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, A.C. and Edna "Sis" LeRoy; and maternal grandfather, Harry Theriot, Sr. Pallbearers will be friends. He was a member of South Louisiana Import Car Club and Sports 'n Imports. Special thanks to the surgical intensive care staff at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. Memorial donations may be made to United Methodist Children's Home in Ruston.
"In HIS mighty arms He bears them … THOUGH he giveth or HE taketh, God His Children never forsaketh; His the loving purpose solely to preserve them pure and holy." by Young, from the song, "Children of the Heavenly Father."
LOYD, JACK ROBERT
A resident of Denham Springs, he died Monday, June 17, 2002.
Arrangements are pending at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs.
McDANIEL, MILDRED
A resident and native of Spring Creek, she died at 11:05 a.m. Sunday, June 16, 2002, at Hammond Rehabilitation Hospital in Hammond. She was 79. Visitation at spring Creek Baptist Church, Spring Creek, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Danny Smith. Interment in Spring Creek Cemetery. Survived by a sister, Lorese "Sally" Hyde Higgins, Line Creek; a stepbrother, Wildon McDaniel, Lewiston; a sister-in-law, Annie Soaper McDaniel, Spring Creek; five nieces, a nephew, seven grandnieces, seven grandnephews, 9 great-nieces and two great-nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Balaam and Elma Corkern McDaniel; three brothers, William Hubert McDaniel, Rex McDaniel and Voit McDaniel; and a sister-in-law, Hazel Boyd McDaniel. She was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.
McGRAW, HARRY BURNELL
A building contractor and Wilkinson County sheriff for 28 years, he died at 7:50 p.m. Sunday, June 16, 2002, at Natchez Regional Medical Center, Natchez, Miss. He was 75 and a resident and native of Woodville, Miss. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting was at Woodville United Methodist Church, Woodville, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. Religious service at the church at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by Brother Bernard Waites and the Rev. Ray Branch. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Woodville. Survived by his wife, Louisa Harkey McGraw, Woodville; two daughters, Nancy M. Kennedy, Woodville, and Laverne M. McDaniel, Centreville, Miss.; a son, Dr. David B. McGraw, Woodville; seven grandchildren, two step-grandsons and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Harry McDonald McGraw and Doris Scott McGraw; a sister, Shirley M. Carpenter; two brothers, Walter Warren McGraw and Thomas Earl "Dick" McGraw; and a grandson, Jay McDaniel. Pallbearers will be Eddie Sellars, B.H. Patterson, Louis Lisk, David Bramlette, W.V. Carter and Jimmy Ray Reese. Honorary pallbearers are Richard Watson, Jessie Stewart, Tom Bryan, Earl Reid, Jack R. "Buck" Darden, Reggie Cupit, Gary Crum and James Vines. Berryhill Funeral Home, Woodville, in charge of arrangements.
MOORE, MAGGIE BELLE
Rainbows appear where sunshine meets rain; her life was a rainbow where love conquered pain. Maggie Belle Moore, affectionately known as Miss Belle, went home to be with her master on Sunday, June 16, 2002, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet. Miss Belle was born in Tangipahoa Parish on March 10, 1910. She was a Louisiana Southern Baptist Missionary for many years. She served the Lord for most of her life by teaching children in Sunday school and Vacation Bible School, leading Bible studies, helping feed many people in her community and sharing her faith in Christ at Flannery Oaks Guest House where she was a resident. She was a nurse as well. Miss Belle was a longtime member of Weller Avenue Baptist Church and in her later years, was a member of Jefferson Baptist Church and Zoar Baptist Church. Visitation at Hollabaugh Spindle Funeral Home, 1553 Wooddale Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Visiting at Zoar Baptist Church, 11848 Hooper Road, from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by Dr. Kevin Hand and Brother Allen Johnson. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by her sister-in-law, Mary A. Moore, Carlsbad, N.M.; three nieces, many cousins and numerous friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel David and Maggie Eva Lambert Moore; a brother, Maynard Monroe Moore; and a stepsister, Hetty Moore. Pallbearers will be Matthew Morris, Michael Morris, James "Butch" Morris, Fred W. Rogers, George Goudeau and Jimmie Spangler. Honorary pallbearer is Robert B. Crawford, Jr.
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his Godly ones." Psalm 116-15.
PARTIN, SEITH "DOODLE"
A retired trucker and owner and operator of Partin Trucking Co. for more than 25 years and a resident of Pride, he died at 2:45 a.m. Sunday, June 16, 2002, at Lane Memorial Hospital, Zachary. He was 77 and a native of Crosby, Miss. Visiting was at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Visiting at Milldale Baptist Church, Pride, from 1 p.m. until religious service at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Jimmy Robinson. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by his wife of more than 59 years, Elena Collier Partin, Pride; three daughters, Betty F. Zito, Walker, Jo Ann Smith, Denham Springs, and Mary P. Jones, Frisco City, Ala.; four sons, Seith Partin, Jr., Woodville, Miss., Robert R. Partin, Walker, Michael W. Partin, Pride, and Keith Partin, Greenwell Springs; two sisters, Eulone Havard, Denham Springs, and Edna Collier, Greenwell Springs; six brothers, Charlie Partin, Wakefield, Lawrence Partin, Baker, Earnest Partin, Zachary, Andrew Partin, Gloster, Miss., Alvin Partin, Jackson, and Carl Partin, Centreville, Miss.; 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin F. and Jannie Mae Ebey Partin; brothers, W.C. Partin and Albert Lee Partin; and a sister, Ruby Havard. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Seith Partin, James Edward Partin, Anthony Ray Partin, John W. Jones, Leonard D. Jones, Brandon Keith Partin and Matthew Partin. He was a member of Milldale Baptist Church.
