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MORRIS, LOUISE "BABA"
A retired food service worker, she died at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001 at Villa Feliciana Medical Center, Jackson . She was 64 and a resident and native of Baton Rouge. Religious services at Winnfield Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Saturday, conducted by Brother Burnell Hayes Sr. interment in Hope Cemetery. Survived by her father, Dave Morris Sr.; a daughter, Gloria Morris Irving; two sons, Mark Morris and Terry Morris; a sister, Ellouise Morris Foster; three brothers, Dave Morris Jr., Johnny Morris Sr. and Russell Morris Sr.; and two grandchildren. Preceded in death by her mother, Mary Lee Morris; a son, Anthony Morris; and a brother, Milton Morris.
NELSON, JR. CAYE ARMAND
"I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. From now on a merited crown awaits me." 2 Tim. 4:7-8 He was a man who never met a stranger and was always ready to help others. A loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, he died at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center after a short-term battle with lung cancer. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Visiting at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Saturday, celebrated by the Rev. Trey Nelson. interment in St. George Catholic Church Cemetery, Siegen Lane. He was 66 and a native of East Baton Rouge Parish. He attended St. Mary's Seminary in Kentucky and he was a 1953 graduate of Catholic High School and attended LSU. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Dorothy Yvonne Heine; two sons, the Rev. Caye A. Nelson III of Napoleonville and Plattenville, and Timothy Nelson and wife Sheila; five daughters, Tara Herrera and husband Esteban, Tonya DeSoto and husband Mark, Tracy Audiffred and husband Glenn, Tyleen Didier and husband John, and Talissa Nelson, all of Baton Rouge; a future son-in-law, Jason Becnel of Katy, Texas ; and 10 grandchildren, Ashley, Amanda Caye and Timothy Nelson, Stephen, Matthew and Anna Herrera, Michael and Emily DeSoto, and Mary Katherine and Sarah Audiffred, all of Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by his parents, Caye Armond Nelson Sr. and Mary Anna Brinkhaus; a sister, Catherine Nelson Daly; and a granddaughter, Katherine Elizabeth Audiffred. Pallbearers will be D.R. Atkinson, John and Nelson Daly, Mickey Norton, Tommy Wallace and Buddy Webre.
NEWMAN, GENEVIEVE
A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she died at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001, at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. She was 75, a resident of Greenwell Springs and a native of Berwyn, Ill. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. Visiting at Trinity Lutheran Church from 9 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Scott Schmieding. interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survived by her husband of 57 years, Clarence H. Newman, Greenwell Springs; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Michael J. Newman, Arlington, Va., and Jeffrey L. and June G. Newman, Baton Rouge; a grandson, Noah J. Newman; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert W. and June Shuldes, Barrington, Ill., and Dale V. and Wanda Shuldes, Albert Lea, Minn.; five nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin J. Shuldes and Pauline Karafiat Shuldes. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, past office holder in the Lutheran Women's Missionary League and Altar Circle, attended the Ladies Bible class and was a member of Nimble Fingers Sewing Group and the Uniroyal Formanettes. Memorial donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 10925 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70815.
PATE, DAMELL "BOO"
A resident of Tunica, he died Monday, Nov. 12, 2001, at West Feliciana Parish Hospital as the result of an automobile accident. He was 18 and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Miller & Daughter Mortuary, Edward Green Chapel, Zachary, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Visiting at New Zion Baptist Church, Tunica, the Rev. Earl Comena, pastor, from 10 a.m. until services at noon Saturday, conducted by Bishop Dwight Pate. interment in church cemetery. Survived by his parents, Darline Pate, St. Francisville, and Johnny Rae Franklin, Long Beach, Calif.; maternal grandparents, T.J. and Katherine Pate, Tunica; a brother, Brandon Pate, St. Francisville; three aunts, Linda Anderson, Diane Webb and Carolyn Cornish; a godsister, Jackie Cornish, St. Francisville; four uncles, Thomas, Bernard, Terry and Dwight Pate; and a host of other relatives and special friends.
SCIONEAUX, ALLEN JOSEPH
A retired finance administrator and a resident of Donaldsonville, he died at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001, in Donaldsonville. He was 66 and a native of St. James. Visiting at Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Michael Galea. Entombment in church mausoleum. Survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Pat and Gwen Scioneaux, Thibodaux; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Beverly and Bill Warren, Baton Rouge, and Karen and Ed LeBlanc , Donaldsonville; a brother and sister-in-law, Arthur Jr. and Theresa Scioneaux, Donaldsonville; two grandchildren, Brandon and Alaina Scioneaux, both of Thibodaux; several nieces and nephews; and many wonderful friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Sr. and Lillian Albarado Scioneaux; and a brother, Autry Scioneaux. Pallbearers will be Marvin Gros, Scott Delatte, Anthony Trepagnier Sr., Bert Grisaffe, Perry Scioneaux, Chris Sylvester and Jason Bergeron. Honorary pallbearers are George Shaheen, Jarred Amato, Billy Guillot, Jeffery Blanchard and Bryan Lanoix.
SEWELL, THE REV. JOHN HENRY
A faithful servant of the Lord, he died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001, in Houma. He was 87, born Aug. 20, 1914, in Coke County, Texas . Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Visiting at First United Methodist Church of Baker, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. John Howard Sewell, the Rev. Tom Dolph and the Rev. Dall Eden. Entombment in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Katheryn and Warren Rink of Houma; a son and daughter-in-law, the Rev. John and Sally Sewell of Opelika, Ala.; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Louise Edwards Sewell, who he married on Dec. 5, 1936; parents, Alton Z. and Katie LeMond Sewell; and a sister, Jewel Cook. He was a graduate of McMurray College in Abeline, Texas , and received a master's of theology from Perkins School of Theology. He began his ministry in 1941, and served in five churches in Jeanerette, First United Methodist Church in Ferriday, Buelah United Methodist Church in Jena, Centenary United Methodist Church in Franklinton, First United Methodist Church in Baker, Pharr Chapel United Methodist Church in Morgan City, First United Methodist Church and Mount Mariah United Methodist Church in Arcadia, McGuire United Methodist Church in West Monroe and North Highlands United Methodist Church and Morningside United Methodist Church in Shreveport. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mission Ministry of First United Methodist Church of Baker.
SILLINGER, HAROLD E.
A retired auto glass installer with Landry Glass Co., with 35 years of service, and a resident of Baker, he died at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001, at Earl K. Long Medical Center. He was 76 and a native of Baton Rouge. He was a U.S. Navy machinist mate third class veteran of World War II, serving in the Asiatic Pacific Campaign. He was awarded the Philippine Liberation Ribbon and Good Conduct Medal. Visiting was at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Visiting at St. Isidore Catholic Church from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Friday, celebrated by the Rev. Fred Youngs. interment in Roselawn Memorial Park, Baton Rouge. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Agnes Bouquet Sillinger of Baker; two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Randy Bonaventure of Baton Rouge and Cathie and R.J. Jeansonne of Rosedale; five sons and three daughters-in-law, Daniel and Brenda Sillinger of Covington, Glenn and Leslie Sillinger of LaPlace, Gaylord and Janet Sillinger of Knoxville, Tenn., Bill Sillinger of Baton Rouge and Brad Sillinger of Baker; a sister, Hazel Sumner of Baton Rouge; 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Gaylord and Martha Fleming Sillinger; and a brother, Elliott Sillinger. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council 4085.
SLAN, ROBERT
A resident of Baton Rouge, he departed this life Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 80 and a native of Woodville, Miss. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Religious services at Wells & Wells Funeral Home, Woodville, at 1 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Fred Grover. interment in Cedar Rest Cemetery, Woodville. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements.
SMITH, JR. JOSEPH BRADY
A heavy-duty equipment operator and a resident of Prairieville, he died at 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 64 and a native of Gonzales. Visiting was at Welsh Funeral Home, Gonzales, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday. Visiting at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Prairieville, from 9:15 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Friday, celebrated by the Rev. Martin Hernandez. interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife Marilyn Eaton Smith, Prairieville; mother, Ethel Marie LeBlanc Smith, Gonzales; two daughters and a son-in-law, Debra and Gerald Cambre, and Angela Eiseman, all of Prairieville; a daughter-in-law, Martha Hancock; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael Brady and Stacy Smith, Prairieville, and Donald and Carla Smith, Alabama; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Lura Mae White , Ruth Nell "Toni" and Tyler Babin and Mary Jane and Jimmy Brown, all of Prairieville; and nine grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father, Joseph Brady Smith Sr.; a son, Gary Wayne Hancock; and a brother-in-law, Louis White III.
STEVENS, EVELYN LANEHART "THE ROCK"
Born Aug. 25, 1915, she departed to a better place on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001, at her residence in Baton Rouge. She retired in 1978 from the state Legislative Auditor's Office. She was 86 and a native of Woodville, Miss. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Visiting at Broadmoor United Methodist Church from 10 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by Dr. Robert L. Burgess. Graveside services at Eastern Star Cemetery, Wilson, at 1 p.m. Saturday. Survived by a daughter, Diana Stevens Dabadie; three granddaughters, Denise Dabadie, Monique Doyle and Lauryn Smith; and five great-grandchildren, Angelle, Michelle, Crystal, Steven and James. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arthur Butler Stevens; parents, Wayne and Sallie Lanehart; a brother, Clarence; sisters, Nora, Ann, Carrie, Jessie, Sallie and Edith. She was a faithful member of Broadmoor United Methodist Church, a member of AARP and Domestic Arts Club, as well as an avid bridge player. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, who will be deeply missed by everyone whose life she touched.
THEZAN, VERNA BUSH
A resident of Metairie, she died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001, at East Jefferson Hospital. She was 85 and a native of Abita Springs. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 9 a.m. Saturday until religious services at 11:30 a.m., conducted by Dr. Rodney Taylor . interment in Oak Grove Church of God Cemetery, Loranger. Survived by a son, Rene Anthony Thezan, Metairie; a daughter, Eloise Thezan Fuzette, Metairie; four sisters, Leona Bush Willette, LaPlace, Audrey Bush Scafidel, LaPlace, Beulah Bush Freeman, Houma, and Jean Bush Mascair, Ponchatoula; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward Anthony Thezan; parents, Emile and Mary Bush; four brothers, Wilson, Daniel, Leonard and Marvin Bush; and a sister, Barbara Eloise Bush.
TURNER, EDNA DIXON
Passed away Sunday, Nov. 11, 2001, in Orem, Utah. She was born July 9, 1924, in Baton Rouge, the daughter of Mary Ficklin and John Dixon. She married Leo A. Turner on Nov. 15, 1943. She loved life and thrived on serving others. Her selflessness touched the lives of many people. All those who knew her will miss her dearly. Her greatest joys in life were her family, friends and service in church. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, for which she served two missions, one in Nashville, Tenn., and another in Dallas. Visiting at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8:30 a.m. until services at 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial in Redwood Cemetery. She is survived by four children, Jerry Turner and wife Starlett, Lawton, Okla., Don Turner, Shreveport, Connie Whitney and husband Newell, Alpine, Utah, and Terri Lee and husband John, Orem; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, Elmo Dixon, Baton Rouge, Charles Dixon, St. George, Utah, and Dorris Hughes, Orem. Preceded in death by her husband, Leo.
VICKS, SHERMAN
A licensed practical nurse and retired from the U.S. Army, he died Friday, Nov. 9, 2001, at his residence in Baton Rouge. He was 60 and a native of Zachary. Visiting at Capital Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Friday, conducted by Pastor Lee T. Wesley. Inurnment at Port Hudson National Cemetery. Survived by a daughter, Corinthia Victoria Vicks; a son, Sherman Podopolous Vicks; three sisters, Thelma Vicks Wooten, Mattie Wesley and Anna Pearl Watts; three brothers, Herman, Robert and Bennie Vicks; and two godchildren, Louis H. Briggs II and Chalarie Chantrel Vicks. Preceded in death by his parents, Bennie and Charlotte Vicks; parents; and a brother, Leon Vicks.
