LANDRY, DONALD L.
Donald L. Landry, 71, of Sherwood passed away on Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, in North Little Rock, Ark. He was born Sept. 14, 1932, to Lawrence Phillip and Cornelia Brogdon Landry in Baton Rouge. Mr. Landry, with a love of dogs, started working with them at the age of 9. Through his years of handling, he has bred and shown dogs for more than 50 years with 10 generations of cockers, two generations of Brussels and a number of other winning breeds. One sister, Genevieve Landry Whitehead, preceded him in death. He is survived by two sisters, Rita Landry and Marie Fousse; a brother, Lawrence Landry; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. He is also survived by a special friend, Patrick Garety. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in North Little Rock with the Rev. Keith Gentry officiating. Burial will be in church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity. To sign his on-line guest book, please visit http://www.griffinleggett.com. Cremation services provided by Griffin-Leggett Rest-Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers, North Little Rock, Ark., 501-835-3515.
LeBLANC, CASSYL JACKSON
Cassyl Jackson LeBlanc of Birmingham, formerly of Louisiana, passed away on Monday, Jan. 26, 2004. She was a native of Louisiana, where she was born and educated. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonce Louis LeBlanc, who was a native of Louisiana. Both were very active in the church and state. She is survived by a daughter, Bette Anne LeBlanc Bargeron and her husband, Charlton; grandchildren, Walter Charlton Bargeron, Jr. and his wife, Missy, and Leonce LeBlanc Bargeron and his wife, Sara; and great-grandchildren, Evalyn LeBlanc Bargeron, Andrew Charlton Bargeron, Walter Carlisle Bargeron and Olivia LeBlanc Bargeron. A private graveside service was held Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004, at Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham. The family suggests that contributions be made to the Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1824 Sixth Ave. South, Birmingham, AL 35233. Johns-Ridout's Funeral Parlors was in charge of arrangements.
LeBLANC, MARY LENA GUIDRY
A loving mother and grandmother known for her love of cooking, Cajun music and Atlanta Braves baseball, she died at 2:23 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, at Plaquemine Manor Nursing Home. She was 83, a native of Breaux Bridge and resident of Plaquemine. Visiting will be held at Pellerin Funeral Home, Berard Street, Breaux Bridge, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004, and after 7 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Breaux Bridge. Interment in St. Bernard Cemetery No. 2, Breaux Bridge. She will be missed dearly by her husband of 63 years, John Preston LeBlanc; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Clarence R. "Bubby" Dupont, Plaquemine; five grandchildren, John Dupont and wife, Liesse, Baton Rouge, Shannon Dupont and wife, Kelly, Baton Rouge, Melissa Dupont, Plaquemine, and Andrew LeBlanc and Shawn LeBlanc, both of Lafayette; and five great-grandchildren, Michael Dupont and Jacob Dupont, both of Prairieville, and Nathan Dupont, Nicholas Dupont and Patrick Dupont, all of Baton Rouge; a brother and sister-in-law, Elie and Vivian Guidry, Breaux Bridge; sisters-in-law, Edith Melancon, Yvonne Guidry and Lorraine LeBlanc, all of Henderson; a brother-in-law, Bienville Frederick of Cecilia; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by a son, Henry P. LeBlanc; father, Joseph L. Guidry; mother, Eva Guidry; a grandson, Mark Raymond Dupont; brothers, O'Niel Guidry and Francis Guidry; sisters, Helen Guidry Huval and Edez Guidry Timmons; a brother, Sidney M. Guidry; and numerous nieces, nephews and close friends.
LEWIS, JAMES FRANKLIN
Retired and a member of Construction & General Laborers Local Union 1177, he died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at 8:40 p.m. at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 90 and a resident of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Nazarene Baptist Church from 11 a.m. Wednesday until religious service at 1:30 p.m., conducted by Dr. Albert Green, Jr. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park. Survived by a daughter, Beatrice Chillis; two grandchildren, Faye Davis and Charles Dixon; four great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, and a godchild, M. Varise Webb. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Clara Lewis; a sister, Thelma Dudley; and a grandson, James Dixon. Capital Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
McDOWELL, AMANDA W.
A resident of Tickfaw, she departed this life Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. She was 101. Visiting at Greater St. James Missionary Baptist Church, Tickfaw, from 4 p.m. Wednesday until religious service at 7 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Dr. Wilbard Jones. Dismissal at 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment in Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. Survived by her daughter, Ella Mae Keith, Tickfaw; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. She was the mother of Greater St. James Missionary Baptist Church. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements.
McKAY, JR. JAMES FRANK
Retired director of placement at Southern University and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004, at his home. He was 86 and a native of New Orleans. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Visiting at Mount Zion First Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004, conducted by Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St. Interment in Southern Memorial Gardens. Survived by his wife, Odia Mae Pate McKay; two daughters, Joycelyn McKay Crumpton, Los Angeles, and Cheryl McKay Dixon, New Orleans; a granddaughter, Beryl Mignon Crumpton, Esq., San Francisco; a brother, Warren E. McKay, Sr., Los Angeles; and four grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, of 57 years, Annie Ruth Wilson McKay; father, James Frank McKay; mother, Edna Mable Moore McKay; a sister, Annie Louise Payne; and a brother, Edwin Luther McKay, Sr. Pallbearers will be John P. Dixon, III, James F. Dixon, Howard E. Crumpton, H. Eric Crumpton, John P. Dixon, Jr., Melvin Payne and Robert K. McKay. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Howell Jones, Kerney Laday, Larney Owens, Herman Wooten, Jimmy Wilson, Carroll J. Cayette, Sr., Calvin Haydel, Johnny Davis, Dr. Peter B. Thornton, Henry L. Thurman, Warren E. McKay, Jr., Edwin L. McKay, Jr., Arthur Pate, Clyde Smith, Ruffin Paul and Julian M. Gray. He was a 1935 graduate of McDonogh High School, a graduate of Dillard University and Columbia University, member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, first black president of the Southwest Placement Association, a champion golfer, avid fisherman and sportsman, chief of Veterans Administration Guidance Center, Southern University, assistant director of student personnel services at Grambling College and director of Placement and Guidance Center, Southern University.
ORLANDO, CARMELITE MARGARET FERRARA
A native and resident of Tickfaw, she died Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, at her home. She was 82. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004, at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 10:30 a.m., conducted by the Rev. McDuffy. Entombment in Colonial Mausoleum. Survived by husband of 58 years, Anthony S. "Buddy" Orlando, Tickfaw; two sons, Salvadore "Sonny" Orlando, Tickfaw, and Dominic "Donny" Orlando; six grandchildren, Sal "Bud" Orlando, Ashley Turner, Aimeé Nethercutt, Dominic Orlando, Doyle Orlando and Kristin Orlando; three great-grandchildren, Ashton, Austin and Brianna Orlando; two sisters, Kay Losavio and Margaret Stabiler, both of Baton Rouge; and two brothers, Joe and Russell Ferrara, both of Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by parents, Dominic and Margaret Inzenga Ferrara; two sisters, Jean Michel and Rose Losavio; and a brother, Dominic "Red" Ferrara. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, in charge of arrangements.
RICHARDSON, BOBBY MAURICE
He passed away Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, and was born April 28, 1930, in Electra, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Harry H. and Agnes Claer Richardson. Bobby served with the 82nd Airborne Division during the Korean War and worked for Halliburton Services for 30 years in Louisiana and Texas. He is survived by his wife, Norma Cook of Lago Vista; a son, Scott Richardson of Oklahoma City; daughters, Lisa Stansberry of Baton Rouge and Nancy Williams and husband, Blair of Dallas; and a granddaughter, Sarah Stansberry, of whom he was very proud. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Beck Funeral Home, 1700 E. Whitestone, Austin, Texas. Graveside service at 10 a.m. Thursday at Fairview Cemetery, Gainesville, Texas. Memorials may be sent to Lone Star Hospice, 1212 Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock, Texas, 78664 or to a charity of choice.
SANCHEZ, SR. CLIFTON JOSEPH "SWEETWATER"
A retired heavy equipment operator 1, 2 and 3 and a resident of Plaquemine, he died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, in Plaquemine, of an accidental shooting. He was 75 and a native of White Castle. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Visiting at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, White Castle, at 11 a.m. Wednesday, celebrated by the Rev. Jules Brunet. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his lady friend, Carrie Rosamond; eight daughters, Gloria Robinson, Judy Sanchez, Diana Sheridon, Jeannie Cannella, Estelita Stilley, Alice Thibodeaux, Sherry Lillis and Angel DiCappo; five sons, Clifton Sanchez, Jr., Randy Sanchez, Rudy Sanchez, Vincent Sanchez and Shannon Sanchez; four sisters, Hilda Delapasse, Milda Richbourg, Elnora Daigle and Vernice Longo; four brothers, Lawrence Sanchez, Louis Sanchez, Chilton Sanchez and Kenneth Sanchez; 59 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Sanchez; wife, Delphine Sanchez; brothers, Herbert, Harry, Pecue, Dudley and Shelby Sanchez; sisters, Verda Smith, Mildred Durning and Delta Sanchez. Pallbearers will be James Repp, Jeannie Cannella, Josh Hanchet, Judy Sanchez, Clifton Sanchez, III, Rudy Sanchez and Mark Lake.
SMITH, PATSY DIANNE CASE DILLON
A longtime training supervisor for Circle K Stores, she died at 4:45 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, in Denham Springs. She was 55, a resident of Denham Springs and a native of Brookhaven, Miss. Visitation at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and in the chapel from 8 a.m. until service at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Service at Friendship Baptist Church, Brookhaven, Miss., at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Officiating ministers will be the Rev. Joe Hammack and the Rev. Aubrey Case, Jr. Burial in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. Survived by her husband, Michael Smith of Baton Rouge; two daughters and a son-in-law, Tonya and Mike Golmon and Tammy Wilson; a son, Terry Dillon; two sisters, Sheila Case Williams of Houston and Patricia Case Nohle of Brookhaven; two brothers, Denson Case of Tylertown, Miss., and Dewayne Case of Brookhaven; and grandchildren, John Michael Golmon, Jr., Matthew Peter Golmon, Kayla Dianne Wilson, Seth Wayne Dillon and Tylar Lane Dillon. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Brittany Dianne Dillon; father, Howard Case; and mother, Neita Faye Watts Case Jacobs. Special thanks to Hospice of Greater Baton Rouge, Shirley Knapperburger and Sharon Amond. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Greater Baton Rouge, 9063 Siegen Lane, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70810.
