SAVAGE, FENA CANNATELLA (MRS. MARSHALL SAVAGE JR.)
A secretary at Melville High School for more than 22 years, she died at 6:59 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 2002, at Lafayette General Hospital. She was 78 and a resident of Melville. She and her husband owned and operated Buckhorn Cafe in Lottie for many years. Visiting at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home, Melville, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Visiting at the funeral home after 8 a.m. Wednesday. Religious service at St. John Catholic Church, Melville, at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Joe Padinjarepeedika, the Rev. Mr. Carlo Cannatella and the Rev. Robert Courville. Interment in St. John Cemetery. She is survived by a son, Marshall Savage, III of St. Francisville; four daughters, Cathie Savage and Christie Savage, both of Grand Coteau, Jennifer Ziegler of Lafayette and Dorothea Holley of Clinton; three brothers, Pete Cannatella of Melville, Frank Cannatella of Port Neches, Texas, and the Rev. Mr. Carlo A. Cannatella of Opelousas; four sisters, Katie Vachiere of Melville, Elizabeth Onnebane of Lafayette, Rosie Cannatella of Melville and Martha Burt of Marble Falls, Texas; nine grandchildren, Tony Kaiser, Shannon Lawton, Marsha Day, Tommy Savage, Kimberly Ziegler, Rachel Ziegler, Emma Holley, Brandon Achord and Kathryn Achord; and two great-grandchildren, Marshall Cole Lawton and Marsha Ann Savage. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Savage, Jr.; a daughter, Kim Celeste Savage; a brother, Joseph Cannatella; a sister, Jennie Cannatella; and her parents, Charles Cannatella and Mathilde Gulino. The family requests memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association.
SELDERS, LOTTIE MAE
A homemaker and native and resident of Clinton, she died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 78. Visiting at Richardson Funeral Home, Clinton, from 10 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by Rev. Johnny Turner. Interment in St. John Baptist Church cemetery. Survived by her husband, J.C. Selders, Sr.; four daughters, Catherine Selders-Matthews, Diana Selders-Brown, Ora Lee Selders-Fort and Ora Dean Selders-Daniels; three sons, Joseph B. Selders, Robert L. Selders and Arthur Selders; two sisters, Zelma Galmon and Berthella Gross; one brother, Stevens Spears; 23 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
STEIB, RAYMOND "ROCK"
A retired welder at Avondale Shipyards and a resident of St. James, he died at 3:45 p.m. Saturday June 15, 2002, at Memorial Medical Center, New Orleans. He was 62 and a native of Vacherie. Visiting at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, from 8 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at the church, conducted by Rev. Louis T. Oubre. Interment in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Vacherie. Survived by his mother, Lucille Dumas Steib; four daughters, Antoinetta, St. James, Fanchonette, Darrow, Kristie Sterling, Atlanta, Ga; Kellie Sterling, LaPlace; three sons, Angelo, Jackson, Miss.; Antonio, Houston, Texas; Anquindas Steib, St. James; four sisters, Audrey Steib, Vacherie, Rosa Marie Long, Lutcher, Carolyn Gauthier, Jefferson, Geneva Perez, Harvey; four brothers, Charles, Joseph, John and Wilbert Steib, all of Vacherie, and four grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Jackson Steib, father, Clerville Steib, Sr., a brother, Clerville Steib, Jr.
STRINGER, DR. L.E.
Coroner for St. Helena Parish for 36 years and a longtime resident of Greensburg, he died Saturday, June 15, 2002, at his home with his family by his side. He was 69 and a native of Bassfield, Miss. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a graduate of Bassfield High School and the University of Mississippi Medical School. He was a well-known fixture in St. Helena Parish and was best known for his medical practice. In 1966, he opened the newly built St. Helena Parish Hospital and served as chief of staff for 15 years. Aside from his thriving medical practice, he was also very passionate when it came to the humane and ethical treatment of animals, so he founded The Parish Animal Adoption Society, P.A.W.S. He was also the founder of St. Helena Citizens for Good Government Inc. A memorial service will be held at Greensburg First Baptist Church, Greensburg, at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements.
TOUPS, NICHOLIS ANTHONY "NICK"
A self-employed carpenter and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, June 16, 2002, in Baton Rouge. He was 19 and a native of Lafayette. Arrangements are pending at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd. Survived by his father, James Toups, Baton Rouge; his mother, Amanda Anne Mouton, Greensburg; fiancee, D'wana McBride, Baton Rouge; a brother, Brandon Michael Toups; four sisters, Nichole, Natalie and Crysta Toups and Courtney Fife; maternal grandparents, Margaret and Frank Mouton, Sr.; paternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Sally and Hugh Thompson; and paternal grandfather and step-grandmother, Bennie and Mona Toups.
VICKNAIR, SR. ROY
A resident of Baker and a retired home builder, he died at 8 a.m. on Father's Day, Sunday, June 16, 2002. He was 65. Visiting was at Welsh Funeral Home, 6700 Florida Blvd., from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Visiting at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until service at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by Deacon James E. Wax. He is survived by his wife, Claudia Wax Vicknair; two daughters and sons-in-law, Debra and Blackie Bell and Jolynn and Darrin LeBlanc; three sons, Jake, Kerry and Dennis Vicknair; a daughter-in-law, Liz Vicknair; two sisters and a brother; 10 grandchildren, Tiffany Bell Tourere and husband, Josh Tourere, Colt and Ashlee Bell, Jeremy Vicknair and wife, Erin, Zachary Vicknair, Daniel, Anna and Emily Vicknair, Whitlee Vicknair and Darrian LeBlanc. Preceded in death by his father, Dennis Jacob Vicknair; his mother, Noelie Vicknair; and a brother, Douglas Vicknair, Pallbearers will be Jake and Dennis Vicknair, Blackie Bell, Darrin LeBlanc, Josh Tourere and Dale Doyle. Honorary pallbearers are Cecil Buhler and Don Helmke. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude children's Research Hospital in honor of his grandchild, Emily Vicknair.
WILLIAMS, THE REV. ERIC B.
A priest in the Episcopal Church, the fourth rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, former rector of St. Columb's Episcopal Church in Jackson, Miss., and former rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Abbeville, he died Saturday, June 15, 2002, at his residence in Baton Rouge. He was 49. He was a decorated U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a helicopter pilot. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross first oak leaf cluster, Army Commendation Medal with the V device, Bronze Star, awarded the Purple Heart three times and the Honor Medal of the Republic of South Vietnam. Visiting at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 8833 Goodwood Blvd., from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Visiting at the church from 10 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Right Rev. Charles E. Jenkins, Bishop of Louisiana, assisted by the clergy of St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Survived by his wife, Sally Siakel; mother, Dot K. Williams; three daughters, Dana, Tess and Chloe Williams; and three brothers, Rickie, Johnny and Scott Williams. Preceded in death by his father, Rollin Williams, Jr. Memorial donations may be made to Camp Hardtner, c/o St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 8833 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., in charge of arrangements.
WILSON, BERTHA WENONAH
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." II Timothy 4:7 Service for Bertha Wenonah Wilson was held Friday, June 14, 2002, at Prater-Lampton Funeral Home in Hugo, Okla. Dr. George Warren officiated. Interment was in the Fort Towson, Okla., cemetery. A retired public and private school teacher, Bertha Wilson died at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, June 12, 2002. She was born Nov. 8, 1906, at Warner, Indian Territory, Okla. She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, June and Gene Pizzolato and Mary and Cecil Bell of Baker; one sister, Ruby Vincent, Aragon, Ga.; and one brother, Earl Rogers, Hugo. Also surviving are grandchildren, Lynda Canezaro and Gina Milton, both of Baker, Lisa Schultz of Port Allen; 14 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, L. Harlon Wilson; her father, Jess S. Rogers; her mother, Susan Elizabeth Rogers; a brother, Samuel J. Rogers; a granddaughter, Dianna Sue Bell Guidry; and a grandson, Kenneth Harlon Bell. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Baton Rouge.
GROSS, JOSEPHINE PURPERA "FENIE"
A loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, she died at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2003, at her home in Baton Rouge surrounded by her loved ones. She was 84, co-owner of State Lumber Co. and a retired registered nurse. She was an avid LSU football fan. Vis-itation was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2003. Visitation at St. Aloysius Catholic Church from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, celebrated by the Rev. Peter Burrows. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park. Survived by two daughters, Stephanie G. Gross and Anne Galligan, both of Baton Rouge; a sister, Mary Purpera "Moddie" Gremillion; two grandchildren, Sheila R. Harris, Slidell, and Chase A. Rawls, Baton Rouge; and a great-grandson, Jon Harris. Preceded in death by her husband, Stanley J. Gross; parents, John and Mattea Russo Purpera; four sisters, Rose P. Lowery, Conjetta P. Taravella, Theresa P. "Tris" Losavio and Eugenia P. "Genie" Gremillion; and five brothers, Joseph A., Vincent, Guy, Sr., Salvadore and Frank Paul Pupera. Pallbearers will be Chase Rawls, Jude and Pat Gremillion, John Losavio, Nace Rogers and Albert Merey. Honorary pallbearers are Jon Harris, Leonard and Michael Gremillion and Keith Manley. She was a graduate of Innis High School and Our Lady of the Lake School of Nursing. Special thanks to the staffs of Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and Hospice of Baton Rouge. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Baton Rouge.
HARRIGILL, JEREMIAH JOSHUA
Died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003.
He was 23.
Arrangements pending with Charlet Funeral Home Inc.
HOOD, SR. ARTHUR LAWSON
A native of Holden, he died Thursday morning, Dec. 4, 2003, at his residence in Denham Springs.
He was 84.
Visiting at Light House Pentecostal Church, Denham Springs, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and after 8 a.m. Sunday.
Religious service at the church at 1 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. Jerry Arnold.
Interment in church cemetery.
Survived by his wife, Ruby Mae Hood; four sons, James O. Hood, Arthur Lawson Hood, Jr., William Norwood Hood and Charles Ray Hood; two sisters, Inez Sumrall and Nora Hoyt; two brothers, L.D. Hood and Johnny Hood; a very special sister-in-law, Marie Singleton; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his father, William L. Hood; mother, Etta Lanier Hood; two sisters, Elma Ballard and Audry Hood; two brothers, Hermon Hood and William Hood; a half-brother, Eddie Crowder; a daughter, Ruby Jean Hood; and a grandson, John Lawson Hood.
Renaissance Services Inc., Gonzales, in charge of arrangements.
