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WOMACK, SR. MILTON JOSEPH
Born March 11, 1926, in Baton Rouge, he died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003, at 10 p.m. in Baton Rouge of heart arrhythmia at 77 years of age. He was a general contractor and founder of Milton J. Womack Inc. A graduate of Baton Rouge High School, Milton Womack attended LSU in Baton Rouge. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, and for his profound impact on so many lives. Survived by his wife, Margaret Champagne Womack; daughters, Sherrill Lane and husband Tom, Barbara Womack, and Anne Carville and husband Steve; and son, Milton J. Womack, Jr. and wife Ellen. Also survived by his stepchildren, George G. Griffon III and wife Jodi, Rene� Griffon Morris and husband Dedric, Lance Griffon, Anyce Griffon Naegele and husband Matt and Duane Griffon. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, Camille Palmer, Caroline Lane, Malcolm Lane, Archer Lane, Stephen N. Carville Jr., Claire Carville, Joseph Carville, Nicholas Carville, Riley Womack, Hannah Womack, Ashlyn Womack, Mary Katherine Womack, Beau Griffon, Georgia Griffon and Cole Naegele. Pallbearers will be Joseph James Carville, Stephen Normand Carville Jr., Duane Joseph Griffon, George Gustave Griffon III, Lance Champagne Griffon, Malcolm Taylor Lane, Thomas Archer Lane, and Thomas MacDougall Womack. preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara "Tita" Sevier Womack; parents Floyd and Rose Womack; and brother Floyd "Flop" Womack Jr. Visiting Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by the Rev. Miles Walsh. Burial is at Roselawn Memorial Park, with graveside rites conduced by the Marine Corps League. Among the many honors bestowed on Womack include honorary doctorate degrees from LSU and Southern University, Brotherhood Award from the National Conference of Christians and Jews, Golden Deeds Award from the Baton Rouge Intercivic Council, Volunteer Activist Award, Fundraiser of the Year by the National Society of Fundraiser Executives, March of Dimes Real Estate Award and the National Humanitarian Award from the National Recreation and Park Association. He was a member of the Junior Achievement Hall of Fame and the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame. He was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, a Knight of St. Gregory and a member of the Order of Malta. Memorial donations may be made to the Milton J. Womack Foundation, P.O. Box 1111, Baton Rouge, LA 70821 or to a charity of your choice.
WOODS, PHILLIP JOSEPH "SOS"
A resident and native of Paincourtville, he died at 3 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2003. He was 79, born Aug. 12, 1924. Visitation at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Paincourtville, from 8 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003. Interment in St. Elizabeth cemetery. Survived by his wife, Doris Hebert Woods; three sons and daughters-in-law, Odom and Deanie Woods of Napoleonville, Mark and Susan Woods of Vacherie and Randy and Suzanne Woods of Bayou Lourse; two brothers, Sidney and Louis Woods, both of Paincourtville; seven grandchildren and spouses, Chad and Alison Woods of Napoleonville, Stacy and Eric Daigle of Labadieville, Brittany Woods of Pierre Part, Jill and Joni Woods of Vacherie, Blair and Bethany Woods of Bayou Lourse; and three great-grandchildren, Kelsey and Connor Woods of Napoleonville, and Camero Daigle of Labadieville. preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Annette Simoneaux Woods; a brother, Wilson Woods; and a grandchild, Brandi Woods. He was a veteran of World War II and an employee of Dugas & LeBlanc Co-op. Landry's Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
AGNEW, MARY ELIZABETH MONTAN "BETTY"
A resident and native of Baton Rouge, she died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003, at 6:45 a.m. at her home. She was 79. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Visiting at the funeral home chapel from 10 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Rick Pitcher. Interment in Magnolia cemetery. She is survived by her longtime caregiver, Mary Ray of Zachary; cousin, Mai Francis Doles of Plain Dealing; and numerous second cousins. preceded in death by her husband, Lincoln Miller "Pete" Agnew; parents, Edwin and Irma Crais Montan; a brother, William Edwin "Eddie" Montan; and sister-in-law, Marguerite Star Montan. Pallbearers will be John Doles Jr., Jack Stone, George and Patton Fritzie, Gaines Garrett, Jon David Babb and James Williams.
ALFORD, BILLY R.
A resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Washington Parish, he died at his home on Monday, Oct. 13, 2003. He was 72. Visiting at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2003, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Interment to follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Bettie Breland Alford; a son, Billy Alford; and two brothers, Donald and Floyd Alford. preceded in death by his parents, Audice and William Alford; two brothers, Lloyd and Bobby Alford; and an infant sister. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph's Hospice, 5215 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809.
ALLAIN, JR. JAMES J
Died at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 13, 2003, at his residence in Port Allen. He was 93 and a native of Brusly. Visitation at Holy Family Catholic Church, Port Allen, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2003, conducted by Rev. Henry Vavasseur. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park, Baton Rouge. Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Beth and James Wester, McHenry, Ill.; a son, Jim Allain, Port Allen; a sister, Beverly Dupuy; a brother, Bert Allain; six grandchildren, Katherine Wester McNichols, Suzanne and Jennifer Wester, and Michelle, Michael, and Stephen Allain; and three great-grandchildren, Judy Jabbour, Lucy and Patrick McNichols. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Bessie Pecquet Allain; parents, James and Evy Allain; and a sister, Elaine Landry. A retired accountant with Exxon, his joy was found in reading, music and woodworking. Memorial donations may be made to Sister Emma's Ministry, 319 N. Jefferson, Port Allen, LA 70767.
ALLEN, EDITH MAE
A homemaker and resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 8:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2003, at Earl K. Long Medical Center. She was 69 and a native of Brusly. Visiting at Rhodes United Fidelity Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2003, conducted by Rev. Paul Pleasant. Interment in Gilbert Memorial Park cemetery. Survived by two daughters, Betty Moore and Linda Allen; one son, Larry Allen; one sister, Everlean Ayio; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. preceded in death by her husband, son, father and mother.
BANKSTON, LEO V.
Died Monday, Oct. 13, 2003, at 2:15 p.m. at his residence. He was 88. Arrangements are pending with Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St.
BORNE, DAISY LEBLANC "MIMI"
A resident of Baton Rouge, she died Monday, Oct. 13, 2003, at 11:40 a.m. at her daughter's residence in Baton Rouge. She was 78 and a native of Labarre. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Visiting at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 2025 Stuart Ave., from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Wednesday, celebrated by the Rev. Arun John. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Wayne Martin of Baton Rouge; two sons and daughters-in-law, Roger Jr. and Linda Borne of Houston and Ray and Jan Borne of Baton Rouge; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert J. and Pat LeBlanc, Houston; three grandchildren, Kelly and Lindsey Martin and Carrie Borne, all of Baton Rouge; two sisters-in-law, Kathryn LeBlanc of Greenwell Springs and Ione LeBlanc of Sorrento; and numerous nieces and nephews. preceded in death by her husband, Roger Francis Borne; parents, Clebert and Alida Achee LeBlanc; two brothers, Ruffin and Bert LeBlanc; and a sister, Kitty Dispenza. She was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church for 43 years. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Hospice, 5215 Essen Lane, Suite 10, Baton Rouge, LA 70809.
BROUSSARD, ALGERNON "AL"
A resident of Baton Rouge, he died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2003, at The Retirement Center. He was 80 and a U.S. Army veteran. Visiting at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Visiting at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until service at noon Wednesday. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. He is survived by his wife, Leona Miller Broussard; five sons, Michael, Marvin, Rodney, Darrell and Kenneth Broussard; two sisters, Betty Guidry and Elaine Louviere; three brothers, Harold, Lawrence and Russell Broussard; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Zada Broussard; his brother, Gilbert; his sister, Vickie; and a son, Leornard Broussard.
CATOIRE, GREGORY CHARLES "GREG"
A self-employed carpenter and a resident of Prairieville, he passed away at 8:09 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, 2003. He was 51 and a native of Reserve. Visitation at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Jason Labbe. Interment in Prairieville Community cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Judi Polito Catoire, Prairieville; mother, Dorothy Bergeron Catoire, Baton Rouge; a son, Jason Catoire, Prairieville; a sister; a brother; and a grandchild, Bailey Justice Catoire, Prairieville. preceded in death by his father Leroy Charles Catoire and a brother. He was a member of Baton Rouge Home Builders Association and a 1970 graduate of Woodlawn High School.
