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BENTLEY, NITA LOU
Died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Visiting was at Welsh Funeral Home, Gonzales, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Visiting at the funeral home chapel from 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. T.J. Ozum. interment in Hopehaven Cemetery. Survived by three sons, Tom J. Bentley Jr. and wife Biann, Steve Bentley and wife Sheila, and Larry Bentley; four grandchildren, Chrisy Shawles, Jory Bentley, Kaci Bentley and Trina Bentley; and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Tom Jack Bentley.
BRAUD, ALVIN J.
A retired PBX installer for South Central Bell and a former employee of AVIS car rental service, he died Friday morning, Nov. 23, 2001, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 77 and a native of Baker. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving aboard the USS Suwannee. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Visiting at Bethany World Prayer Center chapel, Plank Road, Baker, from 10 a.m. Monday until services at 11 a.m., conducted by Pastor Al Moore and Sammy Smith. interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife of 48 years, Lois Janes Braud, Baker; a son, Brian Allen Braud and his wife, Jeannette Braud; a daughter, Brenda Braud Jones; a foster daughter, Christy McElwee Jackson ; grandchildren, Tonya Braud, Kendra, JáNet and Michael Jones, Gidget, Ashley and T.J. Jackson ; great-grandchildren, Kayla Jones, Dakota, Taryn and Leigan Braud and Jasamine Jones; sisters, Artye Lee Scott and Isabel Delatte, both of Gonzales; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Guy P. and Enid Marie Braud; a son-in-law, Terry Earl Jones; and a great-granddaughter, Michelle Jones.
CLEVENGER, KYLE D.
A dedicated husband, loving father and a dear friend to many, he left us at 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 23, 2001, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 72, born on Dec. 30, 1928, in Sweetwater, Tenn. A graduate of the University of Tennessee, he never lost his love for his beloved Tennessee Volunteers. A longtime resident of Baton Rouge, he served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a Mason and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, active in community affairs and the dog show world. He was a research chemist for 42 years and a pioneer in the field of chemistry with several patents to his name. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and 11 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. T.W. Terral. interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Dolores Swope Clevenger; four children, Page Wilson and husband Kenneth, Nancy Cohagan, Kyle Clevenger II and wife, Beverly, and Leslie Hernandez and husband Ted; a brother, Lynn Clevenger; and a sister, Suzanne Redmond; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father, Raymond Clevenger; mother, Elizabeth Clevenger; and sons-in-law, Phillip Cohagan, Terry Lemoine and Sidney Portier. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge. The next time you walk your dog, remember him, as they were his greatest joy.
COOPER JR., WILLIE MCKINLEY
A resident of Baton Rouge, he died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2001, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 56 and a native of Lamaqure, Texas . Quiet hour at Desselle's Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday. Religious services at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Monday, conducted by minister William "Bill" Brewer. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Burial in Port Hudson National Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Renee L. Cooper, Baton Rouge; four daughters, Kim Cooper, Andrea Muir, Valencia Breaux and Sarenee Cooper; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Terrance Holliday, and Michael Muir and wife Thanyi; two uncles, John and George Wilson; and six grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Willie Cooper Sr. and Sarah M. Cooper.
CUPIT, LARRY PAUL
An electrician and resident of Baker, he died at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Nov. 21, 2001, in Greenwell Springs. He was 30 and a native of Norwood. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, having served in the first reconnaissance in the Persian Gulf War. Visiting at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m Saturday and from noon until religious services at 2 p.m. Sunday. Cremation will be held at Evergreen Crematory, Denham Springs. He is survived by his wife, Jill Cambre Cupit, Baker; parents, Larry and June Spiers Cupit, Baker; maternal grandmother, Perry Bergeron, Galvez; maternal great-grandmother, Edith Spiers, Baton Rouge; a daughter, Shellie Nicole Cupit, Baton Rouge; a son, Evan Joseph Cupit, Baker; a stepson, Austin Schexnaildre, Port Allen; two stepdaughters, Amanda and Abby Walker, Baker; and a sister and brother-in-law, Dina and Val Buxton, Zachary. He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Joseph and Elizabeth Cupit; maternal grandfather, James Arvle Spiers; niece, Samantha Nicole Buxton; and an uncle, Charles Cupit. Honorary pallbearers are Buryl and Billy Kuhl, Lane Spiers, Jason Threeton and Steve and Gary Dale Cupit.
DAVIS, JANE MADDOX
Died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001, at her residence in Baton Rouge. She was 86, born July 1, 1915, in Ackerman, Miss. Visiting at First United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Chris Andrews. interment in Roselawn Memorial Park. Survived by her husband of 60 years, William E. Davis Sr.; a daughter, Jane Davis Dunlap, and son-in-law, Wallace Dunlap; a son, William E. "Bill" Davis Jr.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by sisters, Martha Perkins and Elizabeth Smith; and brothers, Willis Maddox and Lynch Maddox. Pallbearers will be Hugh Raetzsch Jr., William E. Davis III, Jonathon Davis, Paul Copeland, Nelson Maddox and Brandon Maddox. Honorary pallbearer is Robert L. Jones. She was a member of the Junior League of Baton Rouge and First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church. She touched the lives of so many people, and she will be dearly missed by her family. The family expresses gratitude to Dr. Gerald Miletello and his staff for their many kindnesses.
DAVIS, JANICE ELAINE COMAGER JENKINS
Born Oct. 16, 1955, she died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2001. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Dimitri Comager Sr. and wife Pamela, and George Jenkins III; and a daughter, Gwendolyn Davis, all of Baton Rouge; three grandchildren, Rochelle, Dimitri Jr. and Dominique Comager; mother, Martha Delaney; five sisters, Anna Landor, Gloria Robinson, Brenda Ogonor, Linda Johnson and Clara Myles, all of Baton Rouge; a brother, Obbie Comager Jr. of Savannah, Ga.; two brothers-in-law, Joseph Landor and Joseph Johnson ; an aunt, Hilda LeBlanc e of New Orleans; an uncle, the Rev. Prince Purnell Brown; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her father, Obbie Comager Sr.; grandmother, Clara Myles; three aunts, Dorothy Gooden, Rose Mary Wallace and Mae Rose Davis; three uncles, Burt Myles, McKinley Wallace and Sidney Wright; and a niece, Gwendolyn Smith. Visiting at Winnfield Funeral Home, 7221 Plank Road, from 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Joseph Newton. interment in Zachary Public Cemetery.
FAULKNER, PAUL B
A native of Pontotoc, Miss., and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 9:47 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001. He was born July 20, 1926. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 11 a.m. until memorial services at 1 p.m. Saturday, with the Rev. Milford Walters presiding. interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Paul was a decorated veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict, serving five years in the U.S. Army Infantry. He graduated with honors on the president's list with a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from Mississippi State University after completing military service. Paul retired after making numerous contributions to the chemical industry, including management and start-up of plants in the United States, Brazil and Italy. He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Inez B. Johnson . Paul is survived by a son, Ruble Stephen Faulkner; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda Dianne and Philip G. Rivet; and a grandson, Ryan Jack Paul Faulkner. His parents were William Wesley Nathaniel Faulkner and Cora Fountain Edwards of Pontotoc, Miss. He is also survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Raymond Davis and Nelda Faulkner of West Point, Miss.; a sister and brother-in-law, Joan and Earl Nichols of Gulfport, Miss.; five nieces and five nephews.
GANAWAY, DONNA BRUNO
A homemaker and a resident of Greenwell Springs, she died at 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001, at her residence. She was 69 and a native of Plaquemine. Memorial services at St. Charles Borremeo Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Saturday. Survived by two daughters, Anne Ganaway, Greenwell Springs, and Jeanie Ganaway, Baton Rouge; two sons, Joe Ganaway, Baton Rouge, and Clint Ganaway, Morgan City; nine grandchildren, Blake, T.J., Angela, Kenny, Derrick, Chantel, Clint Jr., Heather and Charles; a sister, Ella Bruno Lively, Zachary; and a nephew, Danny Bruno. Preceded in death by her parents, O'Neil and Mattie Kelly Bruno; three sisters, Ada Rivet, Lilly Smith and Eva Millet; and three brothers, Mitchell, Mac and Charles Bruno. She was of the Baptist faith. Her wish was that her body be donated to LSU Medical School. Special thanks to Hospice of Baton Rouge, especially Gloria. Seale Funeral Service Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements.
GARON, BETTY JASEK CASTJOHN
A receptionist for New Horizon Youth Service Bureau for 23 years and a resident of Hammond, she died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 84 and a native of Chicago. Visiting at Harry McNeeley & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. interment in Rose Memorial Cemetery. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Vincent T. (Lynnae C.) Deliberto Jr., Hammond; two sons and daughters-in-law, Frank and Mildred Castjohn, Hammond, and Martin L. Castjohn Jr. and Darlene Castjohn, Metairie; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Martin L. Castjohn Sr.; second husband, Frank Garon; a son, Frank Castjohn; two sisters, Nellie Palermo and Julia Tapley; and two brothers, John and Stanley Jasek. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas.
HISSONG, CELIA S.
A retired employee of the LSU Cooperative Extension Service and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, she died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001, at her home. She was 94 and a native of West Point, Miss. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home chapel, 825 Government St., from 10 a.m. Monday until religious services at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Clayton Hartline. interment at Baton Rouge National Cemetery. Survived by her caregivers, Gaylynn Thompson, Mable Taylor and Betty Thomas; five nephews, John Randall Williams, Terry Williams, Edward and Richard South and Ned Hissong; three nieces, Marguerite "Cricket" Campbell, Frances Skaggs and Lucy Murphy, and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Hissong. She was a member of South Baton Rouge Church of Christ and National Association of Retired Federal employees. Memorial donations may be made to Trinity Hospice, 5647 Superior Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 or N.A.R.F.E. Chapter 99 Alzheimer's Fund, c/o Adele Heuvel, 2924 Conway Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70809.
JACKSON, RODNEY WAYNE
A retired geophysist and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 5:36 a.m. Friday, Nov. 23, 2001, at his home. He was 80 and a native of Wellington, Texas . He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in the Signal Corp/Intelligence. Visiting at First United Methodist Church from 2 p.m. until religious services at 3 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Chris Andrews. interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survived by his wife, Lois Marie Pickett Jackson ; a daughter, Lana Jackson Kaiser and husband Adrian E. "Manny" Kaiser III; two sons, Stephen Craig Jackson and wife Trudy, and Brian Miles Jackson and wife, Dr. Hallie Dozier; a sister, Alene Wright, Wellington, Texas ; three grandchildren, Adrian E. "Ty" Kaiser IV and partner Stardust Roberts, Kristen Kaiser Bridges and husband Hal P. Bridges, Ryan M. Kaiser and fiancee Emily Williamson; and a great-granddaughter, Caitriona Anne Kaiser. Preceded in death by his parents, Clinton E. and Lenore Sessions Jackson ; two brothers, C.E. Jackson and John Jackson ; and two sisters, Minta J. Beene and Bernice J. Teague. Pallbearers will be Stephen Jackson , Brian Jackson , Manny Kaiser, Ty Kaiser, Ryan Kaiser, and Bill Marsalis; Honorary pallbearers are Stephen B. Braucht, Richard Lehr, Clinton Dillard, James Black, Robert Duncan and Dean Johnson . He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Audubon Kiwanis Club and Baton Rouge Geological Society. He was a 1947 graduate of the University of Nebraska. Memorial donations can be made to Hospice Foundation of Greater Baton Rouge, 8322 One Calais Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70806 or Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge, 550 Lobdell Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., in charge of arrangements.
JIRAK, RAMONA JOY
A resident of Baker, she died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001, at her residence. She was 69 and a native of Memphis, Tenn. Graveside services at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Baker, at 1 p.m. Saturday. Survived by a son, Walter Jirak, Baker; a sister, Evelyn Smith, Baker; and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be remembered by family and friends. Baker Funeral Home, Baker, in charge of arrangements.
