HOOD, JR. ARTHUR "JUNIOR"
May 21, 1945 — December 9, 2024
Denham Springs, LA
A ceremony celebrating the life of Arthur “Junior” Hood, Jr., will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Lighthouse Pentecostal Church.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 am until time of the service at 1:00 pm, officiating Rev. Jerry Arnold and Rev. Mike Craig.
Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
Mr. Hood was born in Denham Springs, on May 21, 1945, and departed from this life on December 9, 2024, at Golden Age Healthcare Center.
He was a resident of Denham Springs, retired carpenter, a longtime member of Lighthouse Pentecostal Church, and enjoyed spending time fishing.
He is preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Ruby Mae LeJeune Hood, son, John Lawson Hood, infant daughter, Brenda Ann Hood, and a brother, Charles Hood.
Survivors include his son, Russell Allen Hood, brothers, William Norwood Hood and James “Bud” Hood (Linda).
Also survived by other relatives, friends and church family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to be used by the family to honor Junior’s life and memory.
HULL, SISTER LAURA RUTH MACK
Sister Laura Ruth Mack Hull was born in Zachary April 28, 1921, to the union of the late Samuel C. Mack and the late Emma Franklin Mack. She was called to Christ and baptized by the late Rev. John Clark at Redwood Baptist Church and later became a member of the Greater Philadelphia Baptist Church, where she served as a true and faithful member. She was a member of the choir in her earlier years and she served diligently as the church secretary for nearly 40 years. She attended Eastern Star Elementary School in East Baton Rouge Parish. She graduated from McKinley High School and Leland College. She was a dedicated special education teacher in the East Baton Rouge Parish school system, where she retired after 25 years of faithful service. On Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003, at 12:30 p.m.
God was walking in His garden,
one made with His own hands.
The sun was shining on each blossom,
while workers young and old were toiling throughout all the lands.
He was searching for a worker dedicated and true.
In our midst He found one worthy, so dedicated and true,
and our dear Sister Hull did He so choose.
Tired from her labors and suffering, she had done all she could do.
She took the Master's hand for she knew he'd see her through.
This faithful soldier was located in Zachary, with her loving husband. She leaves a legacy of sweet memories for a devoted and caring husband, Henry Frank Hull; a daughter, Donnie Faye Hull; a son, Falcolm Exoe Hull; a daughter-in-law, Yvonne Collins Hull; and a granddaughter, Denikka LaToya Hull. She leaves to mourn two sisters, Mamie Mack Burrell and Marie Mack Jones, both of Baton Rouge; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Lodee Theresa Mack, Bessie Mack, Rachel Catherine Mack Minor and Mildred Mariah Mack Jones; and six brothers, Cicero, John B., Joe, Wesley, Oliver, Sr. and Walter Mack, Sr. Visitation at Greater Philadelphia Baptist Church, 24567 Cook Road, Slaughter, from noon Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, until funeral service at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Odell L. Tickles, pastor. Interment in church cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Clinton, in charge of arrangements.
"I have ascended the highest mountain, waded in murky waters, trembled in terrible pain, and tasted delightful pleasure. Now I relinquish this life for a better one. I go now to receive the reward for which I labored faithfully."
"I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7.
LAMBERT, CLARICE GERTRUDE HOFFMAN
A retired employee of the Louisiana State Library, she died Monday, Dec. 1, 2003, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 90, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of St. Gabriel. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Visiting at St. Louis King of France Catholic Church from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Satur-day. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park. Survived by her son and daughter-in-law, James and Jane Lambert of Baton Rouge; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Leon Perkins, Baton Rouge, and June and William Worsham of Nipomo, Calif.; grandchildren, Justin and Jeffrey Lambert and Cynthia Perkins Polson, all of Baton Rouge, Suzanne Perkins Kelley of Spring Grove, Pa., and Katherine and Jennifer Worsham, both of Nipomo; three great-grandchildren, Bailey, Abigail and Katherine Polson, all of Baton Rouge; and a sister, Myrtle Hoffman Broussard of Gonzales. Preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Lambert; parents, Clarence and Mable Hoffman; two brothers, C.G. Max and James Hoffman; and a sister, Corinne Hoffman Guedry. She was a member of St. Louis King of France Catholic Church.
LeBLANC, SHIRLEY RAMAGOS
A retired postal worker for the U.S. Postal Service with 30 years of service, she died at 5:24 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2003, in Baton Rouge. She was 71 and a native and resident of White Castle. Visiting at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church from 8 a.m. Saturday until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Jules Brunet. Interment in White Castle Cemetery. Survived by two sisters, Myrtle Poirier, Marrero, and Cynthia Dugas, White Castle; and her nieces and nephews, Mark Poirier, Greg Dugas, Janet Stassi, Ken Dugas, Matthew Poirier, Dakota Dugas, Jake Stassi, Kyle Dugas, Logan Dugas, Nick Stassi and Kaitlyn Dugas. Preceded in death by her husband, Sterling "Stack" LeBlanc; parents, Alden J. and Linda Rivere Ramagos; and a sister, Joyce Duthu. Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, in charge of arrangements.
LITTLE, SR. HERMAN
A Realtor and the proprietor of Little's and Associates, he died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003, at Ochsner Hospital. He was 56, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of New Orleans. Visitation at Macedonia Mis-sionary Baptist Church, 2800 Wyandotte St., Baton Rouge, from 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, until fu-neral service at noon. Burial will be private. He is survived by his wife, Edith Marie Smith Little of Baton Rouge; a son, Herman Little, Jr. of Baton Rouge; a daughter, Rhonda D. Little Sims of St. Rose; a son-in-law, Darryl Sims; a brother, Brian Little; two sisters, Carolyn Little Beasley and Debra Davis; and a granddaughter, Crystal Sims; four aunts, Dorothy Williams of Plaquemine, Irma Breaux of New Orleans, Thelma Carter of Detroit and Christine Mellicon of Trotwood, Ohio; an uncle, James Beauchamp; two sisters-in-law, Diane Smith and Sylvia Smith, both of New Orleans; four brothers-in-law, Robert Smith, III and William Smith, both of California, Michael Smith of New Orleans, and Donald Smith of Mississippi; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and co-workers. He was a graduate of Iberville High School and Southern University. He was a member and deacon of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Baton Rouge. Littlejohn's Funeral Home, New Orleans, in charge of arrangements.
MARTINEZ, ALTHEA WILLIAMS
A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2003, at her home. She was 89, and was born and lived all her life in New Orleans. She was a retired employee of Delta Steamship Lines. She is survived by two daughters, Fran and husband, Victor Bussie of Baton Rouge, and Althea Mayer of New Orleans; two sons, Anthony Martinez of New Orleans, and John Martinez and wife, Mara of Inman, S.C.; a sister, Louise W. Lambert of St. Rose; a brother, Oliver A. and wife, Margaret Williams of New Iberia; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; a special family friend, Steward Buckley; and her beloved Fannie. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, John O. Martinez; and parents, Oliver and Louise Williams. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral Mass at All Faiths Funeral Home chapel, 5200 Canal Blvd. (adjacent to Greenwood Cemetery), New Orleans, at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation from 8:30 a.m. until Mass on Saturday.
MORRISON, LELA CAROLE
Born on Nov. 17, 1944, in Hooks, Texas, and raised in Jefferson, Texas, she died at 8 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was a resident of Baton Rouge. She retired after 13 years as an administrative specialist for traffic engineering for the city-parish government in Baton Rouge. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday. Visiting in the funeral home chapel from 8:30 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by Dr. Dennis Terry. Entombment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory Mausoleum. Survived by her husband, Jon Joseph Morrison, Baton Rouge; mother-in-law, Alice Faye Morrison, Bothell, Wash.; a son, Phillip Henry Morrison and fiancee Tracye Martin, Baton Rouge; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Elmer Leon and Lois Henderson, Madisonville, Texas, and Danny Neal Henderson, Lufkin, Texas; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Linda and Jim Taylor, Seattle; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by a son, Jon Alan Morrison; parents, Alford and Alma Henderson; a brother, Alan Henderson; and half-brother, Morris Thompson. Pallbearers will be Mike Hill, Mike Earnheart, Ken Ridgedell, Tony Agosta, Skip Lapeyrouse and Gueth Braddock. She enjoyed fishing, reading, cooking and traveling. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Jefferson. Memorial donations can be made to the Edna Gladney Home, Fort Worth, Texas.
PAYNE, TABITHA JOHNSON "TAB"
A medical assistant and resident and native of Baton Rouge, she died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003, as a result of an automobile accident. She was 33. Visiting was at New Southside Funeral Home from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2003. Religious service at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, conducted by the Rev. Roland Glover. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park. Survived by husband, Joseph Payne; mother, Joyce Johnson Brown; a daughter, Kiara Rena Johnson; three sons, Leon Markey Johnson, Joshua Jerrell Johnson and Jacob Jamine Payne; two sisters, Shondricka Monique Brown and Sandra G. Irvin; two brothers, Daniel Ezekiel Brown and Kevin L. Wells; and a grandchild, Jamarion Le'Dre Jones. Preceded in death by four brothers and a sister.
PURVIS, AUDREY K.
Died at 3:42 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003, at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg. She was 83 and a resident and native of Independence. Graveside service at Killian Chapel Cemetery, Hillsdale, at 2 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Mike Bassemier. Survived by a daughter, Ellen Purvis Stevens, Amite; a grandson, Darrell Stevens, Sr., Calhoun, Ga.; two great-grandchildren, Jessica Ellen Stevens, Amite, and Darrell Stevens, Jr., Gulfport, Miss.; a great-great-granddaughter, Haley Nicole Stevens, Gulfport; numerous nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Maurice Welch. Preceded in death by her husband, Roy George Purvis; three brothers, T.C., Howard and William; three sisters, Annie, Irene and Alma; and mother, Mary Jones. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.
RESTER, JUEL JOHN
Retired from Exxon Corp. and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 89 and a native of Varnado. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003, with re-citation of the rosary at 6 p.m. led by Deacon Phil BeJeaux. Visiting in the funeral home chapel from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, conducted by the Rev. Lee Shipp. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived by his wife, Elva Rester; a daughter, Carolyn Fritchie; three sons, Billy R. Rester, Leon J. Rester and Glenn Rester; three sisters, Edith Norton, Odell Henry and Aliwee Ray; a brother, Winston Rester; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by his parents, Joe Rester and Nettie Wheat Rester; and four sisters, Dollie Bergeron, Thera Austin, Alta Walker and Bernice Causey. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Eric Rester, Ken Rester, Jacob Rester, John Hardwick, Joshua Kirby and Daryl Hardwick. Honorary pallbearer is Jerry Rester.
