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MCRANEY, LEONTINE MARTIN
A retired vice president of First Guaranty Bank, Hammond, and a resident of Hammond, she died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet. She was 88 and a native of Chunky, Miss. Visitation at First United Methodist Church, Hammond, from 9 a.m. Wednesday until religious services at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Ricky Willis. interment in Roseland Park Cemetery, Hattiesburg, Miss. Survived by two daughters, Mrs. John A. (Genevieve M.) Andre, Baton Rouge, and Mrs. Maurice N. (Nita K.) Cockerham, Gulf Breeze, Fla.; four grandchildren, Michael C. Andre, Lisa A. Everett, Courtney Cockerham and Tara Rittenhouse; and three great-grandchildren, Lauren Everett, Christopher Cockerham and Daylia Rittenhouse. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee and Genevieve Mohler Martin; six sisters, Louise Ferguson, Sarah McInnis, Gladys Cummings, Bonnie Gillen, Katheryn Ingram and Beatrice Swinney; and two brothers, retired U.S. Army Maj. Reginald Martin, and infant Robert Lee Martin Jr. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Hammond, and United Methodist Women, and a former member of Round Table Club and Daughters of the American Revolution. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, in charge of arrangements.
NICHOLAS, LENA
A resident of Tunica, she died at 3:55 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2001, at Lane Memorial Hospital, Zachary. She was 84. Arrangements are pending at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary.
NORMAND, WILMER PAUL
A retired ship captain with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and a former boat captain on the Algiers Ferry for 10 years, he died at 2:40 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001, at Bayou Chateau Nursing Center, Simmesport. He was 85 and a resident of Simmesport. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting was at Escude Funeral Home, Simmesport, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Visiting at the funeral home after 7 a.m. Tuesday. Religious services at Christ the King Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Daniel Corkery. Entombment in Christ the King Church Mausoleum. Survived by a brother, Willard Normand, Simmesport; and a sister, Irene Ryland, Simmesport. Preceded in death by his wife, Frenande Normand; father and mother, Wilber and Adele Normand; three brothers, Barren, Floyd and Irby Normand; and a sister, Estelle Myers. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and a life member of the VFW and the DAV.
PEDERSON, LEIF
A retired regional superintendent with Cargill Inc., he died at his home in Baton Rouge on Monday, Nov. 26, 2001. He was 75 and a native of Superior, Wis. He was a graduate of East High School and attended the University of Wisconsin in Superior. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He belonged to the Usher Society at St. Jude Catholic Church and was a past assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 7 at St. Aloysius School. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with recitation of the rosary at 6 p.m. Visiting at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, 9150 Highland Road, from 9 a.m. until funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Wednesday, the Rev. David Allen, celebrant. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Perron Pederson, Baton Rouge; three sons, David Pederson, Raleigh, N.C., Jeffrey A. Pederson, Lake Royale, N.C., and Norman E. Pederson, Baton Rouge; two daughters, Jacqueline A. Fife, Baton Rouge, and Patricia M. Vasser, Kenner; 10 grandchildren, Jessica E. Pederson and Michael D. Pederson, both of Raleigh, Jennifer R. Wickboldt, San Diego, Jeffrey A. Pederson Jr. and Allan Clark Pederson, both of Lake Royale, Suzanne M. Vasser, Christopher D. Vasser and Brandon P. Vasser, all of Kenner, and Travis Planchard and Shawn Pederson; two sons-in-law, C. David Vasser Jr., Kenner, and James T. Fife II, Baton Rouge; and two daughters-in-law, Terry A. Pederson, Lake Royale, and Janet M. Pederson, Raleigh. Preceded in death by his father, Andrew Pederson; mother, Augusta Melby Pederson; a brother, Norman Pederson; and a sister, Gerda Pederson, who was from Superior. Pallbearers will be David Pederson, Jeffrey A. Pederson, Norman E. Pederson, James T. Fife II, C. David Vasser Jr., Ted Strenski and Peter Rumfola Jr. Memorial donations may be made to Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge, 550 Lobdell Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70806.
PLUMMER, SHIRLEY JEAN
A retired waitress at Frank’s Place No. 2 in New Boston, Ohio, and a resident of Maurepas, she died at 8:50 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001, in Maurepas. She was 62 and a native of Harris, Ky. Visiting at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Cremation will follow. Survived by two daughters, Brenda Kaye Leslie Reed, Maurepas, and Dedra Sue Weghorst, New Boston; two sons, Donald Ray Plummer and Rodney Lynn Plummer, both of Maurepas; a sister, Charlotte Higgins, Lucasville, Ohio; four brothers, David, Leo, Billy Joe and Paul Dyer, all of New Boston; and 12 grandchildren. Preceded in death by her first husband, Donald R. Plummer; second husband, James Leslie "Les" Cramer; parents, James H. and Olive Morgan Dyer; a son, Rickey Dale Plummer; four brothers, James, Maurice, Kenneth and Jerry Dean Dyer; and a granddaughter, Tiffany Sue Leslie. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in New Boston.
RANDALL, EVELYN L.
The founder of the Anticipation Shop and a native of Doyle, she died at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001, at her home in Baton Rouge. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. Visiting at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Pope Hall, from 10 a.m. until religious services in the church at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Brien Koehler. Burial in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survived by her husband of 54 years, Kirby H. Randall; a daughter and son-in-law, Susan R. and Mike Barnett of Baton Rouge; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Doug and Pat Randall of Philadelphia, and Clay Randall of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Elise Trotti and Minnie Ola Thomas, both of Baton Rouge; and four grandchildren, David Randall, and Grace, Ross and Mike Barnett, all of Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by her first husband, Douglas L. Wilcombe; three children, Kerry, Kirby and David Randall; her parents, Simon and Minnie L. Lott; two brothers, Lawson and Dr. Hulon Lott; and six sisters, Zelma, Euel, Eula, Ruth, Iris and Grace. She was a founding member of the Krewe of Romany and was a member of Syn Investment Club and Serendipity Club. She was of the Episcopal faith.
REDDEN, MARY SHAW
A retired PBX operator at Greenwell Springs Hospital, she died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001, at her home in Pride. She was 73 and a native of New Jersey. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday. Graveside services in Sandy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
at 2 p.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Dale Phillips. Survived by two daughters, Cathy Redden Rowe, Pride, and Patricia Redden Hungate, New Mexico; three sons, Vince and Timothy Redden, both of Pride, and Kenneth Redden, New Mexico; two sisters, Marguerette Blaski, Florida, and Grace Bruzek, New Jersey; two brothers, Kenneth Shaw, Florida, and Richard Shaw, Pennsylvania ; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Edith Shirah, Central. Preceded in death by her husband, Dula Dempsey Redden; two brothers; a sister; and parents, Edwin Albert and Mary Kathryn Shaw.
RICE, JR. LEE G.
"Semper Fi till I die." A retired insurance adjuster, he was born Nov. 29, 1922, on 19th Street. He died at his home Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001, at 78 years of age. He was an honorably discharged sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, having served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Visiting at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. David Campbell. He is survived by a daughter, Leann R. Alsip and husband Benjamin D. Alsip; grandchildren, Michelle Rice, Kristee and husband Nick Benedetto, Katy R. Alsip, Layne L. Alsip and Wilkes L. Alsip; and a daughter-in-law, Pat Melker. Preceded in death by his parents; a son, Gary A. Rice Sr.; a grandson Gary A. Rice Jr.; and wife, Ann P. Rice.
RICKS, BARBARA ANN JONES "BOBBIE"
A resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2001. She was 56 and a native of Louisiana . Religious services at Winnfield Funeral Home, 7221 Plank Road, at 10 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by pastor Claudia Bickham. interment in Winnfield Memorial Park. Survived by her husband, Nathan Ricks Sr.; father, Vivian Jones; mother, Ruby Lee Williams; five daughters, Ruby Brown, Patricia Bailey, Sheila Hollis, Ann Ricks and Erica Stewart; two sons, Nathan Ricks Jr. and David Ricks; 19 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Preceded in death by her grandfather, Bud Brown; grandmother, Eva Cheffine Brown; a loving daughter, Eva Renee Ricks; and a great-grandson, Jamarcus Ricks.
SMITH, ROSALBA GAUDIN
A resident of Convent, she died at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001, at Ascension Hospital, Gonzales. She was 95 and a native of Darrow. Visiting at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Convent, the Rev. Mario Rizutto, pastor, from 10 a.m. Wednesday until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., the Rev. Joseph Rodney, S.S.J., celebrant. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by two stepdaughters, Mae Adams, California, and Katie Ruth Carr, New Orleans; a stepson, David Smith, New Orleans; and numerous stepgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Adolph Jeanbatiste "Batiste" Gaudin and Rosalba Darensbourg Gaudin; husband, George Smith; three brothers, Celestain, Ronald and Reynold Gaudin; and six sisters, Adolphine Sidney, Kerney Gaudin, Deasmer Porche, Iantha Benn, Oneda Barrow and Parrine Caldwell. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
SUAREZ, ROBERTA BLANCA
A resident of Baton Rouge since 1968, she died at 7:38 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001, at her home. She was born June 19, 1940, in Dijon, Spain. Survived by her mother, Eloisa F. Suarez, Baton Rouge; her sons, Gregory A. Herald, Baton Rouge, and Gilbert A. Herald, Pittsburg, Texas ; a daughter-in-law, Dora S. Herald, Pittsburg; and a grandson, Allen Thomas Herald, Pittsburg. Preceded in death by her father, Enrique D. Suarez; and a daughter, Germaine A. Herald. She was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church. Visiting at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 2025 Stuart Ave., from noon until Mass of Christian Burial at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, celebrated by the Rev. Ambrose Samy. interment in Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Baton Rouge or Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge. Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., in charge of arrangements.
TERRY, VIOLET LEWIS
A homemaker, she died Friday, Nov. 23, 2001, at her residence in Napoleonville. She was 80 and a native of Thibodaux. Visiting at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church, Napoleonville, from 5 p.m. until religious services at 8 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Ronald Harbin. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Wednesday. interment in church cemetery. Survived by four daughters, Ophelia Lacy of New Orleans, Shirley Ausbrooks of Marrero, and Joyce Bell and Sylvia Terry, both of Napoleonville; six sons, Clarence Jr., Wesley and Ernest Terry, all of Napoleonville, Charles Sr. and Thomas Terry, both of New Orleans, and Lloyd Terry of Grand Forks, N.D.; a sister, Estelle Johnson of Napoleonville; an uncle, Albert Hammond of Raceland; an aunt, Zenobia Welch of Gray; 42 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Terry Sr.; parents, Rachel and William Lewis; a daughter, Catherine Terry; three brothers, Jack, Wilbert and Richard Lewis; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. She was a member of Mount Moriah Chapter 24, Order of the Eastern Star, and Heroins of Jericho. Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville, in charge of arrangements.
VERRETT, JACQUELINE MARIE "JACKIE"
A homemaker and a resident of Denham Springs, she died at 8:38 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2001, at Summit Hospital. She was 70, a former longtime resident of Bayou Sorrell and a native of Sacramento, Calif. Visiting at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday. Religious services at the funeral home at 3 p.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Teryl Hebert. interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by a daughter, Cindy Verrett, Denham Springs; four sons, Charles Verrett, Atlanta, Texas , Glenn Verrett and wife Rose, Baton Rouge, Mike Verrett and wife Darla, Central, and Percy Verrett, Livingston; two sisters, Mary Ann Loscutoff, Sacramento, and Patricia Ann Phillips, Prairieville; two brothers, Robert Gallagher, Sacramento, and Patrick Gallagher, Prairieville; 12 grandchildren, Christine Smith, Sherrie Evans, Nicole Kirkwood and Christine Baggett, Randy, Charles, Joey, Brad, Jacob, Scott and John Verrett and Jeremy Kirkwood; and three great-grandchildren, Stephen and Devon Smith and Lauren Ouber. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Verrett; parents, John and Blanche Hickey Gallagher; and four brothers, William, Dennis, Edward and John Gallagher. Pallbearers will be Randy, Charles, Joey, Brad and Jacob Verrett and Jeremy Kirkwood. Honorary pallbearers are John and Scott Verrett.
WHITMORE, EMELDA W. "SALLY"
A family day-care provider and a resident of Berkeley, Calif., she died Friday, Nov. 16, 2001, in Berkeley. She was 52 and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Winnfield Funeral Home from 10 a.m. Wednesday until religious services at noon, conducted by Dr. Bridget Steib, pastor of The Ministry of Love. interment in Winnfield Memorial Park. Survived by her husband, Leroy Whitmore, Berkeley; father, Antonia Williams, Baton Rouge; stepmother, Elvera Smith, Baton Rouge; a daughter, Nina Livingston, Berkeley; five sisters and four brothers-in-law, Franchester and Bennie Spain, Joyce Johnson , MaryAnn and Curtis Armstrong, Shelia and Moses Holliday and Wanda and Gregory Barnette; a stepsister, Lydia Jackson ; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Spencer and Barbara Williams, and McCharles Williams; two stepbrothers, George Smith and Gerald Smith; and two grandchildren, Jazmine and Shantel Livingston. Preceded in death by her mother, Leola B. Williams; a brother-in-law, Warren Johnson ; and mother-in-law, Lutherine Whitmore.
