FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2005 THE TIMES-PICAYUNE B-5 DEATHS FINE GREENUP George Fine, Sr. on Saturday, October 29, 2005. Father of George Fine, Jr. and Donnice Fine Reeves. Stepfather of Albert Hall. Son of the late Nancy Johnson Sancie and George Fine. Brother of Frank Bostick, Herbert and Arthur Johnson, Juanita Ory and Leontine Howard. Friend of Patricia Morton. Also survived by a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family; also pastors, officers and members of Franklin Street Church of Christ (Minister Alexander) are invited to attend Funeral Services at Murray Henderson Funeral Home, 1209 Teche Street, Algiers, LA on Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. Visitation at 8:00 a.m. Interment Green Street Cemetery, New Orleans, LA. MURRAY HENDERSON FUNERAL HOME in charge. Yvonne Keller Greenup, of Lutcher, LA at River Parishes Hospital on Friday, October 28, 2005. Daughter of the late Lubertha and Antoine Keller. Wife of the late George Greenup II. Mother of George (Nakeyta) Keller of Laplace, LA, Terrell (Sandreka) Greenup of Vacherie, LA, Wayne, Anna Greenup, Thibodaux, LA, Destry Keller of Lutcher, LA, Walter Greenup of Vacherie, LA. Devoted niece of Lillian Prejean, cousin of Rose Simon of St. James, LA. Also survived by (15) grandchildren, a host of sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Preceded in death by brothers, Lawrence, James and Freddie Keller. A native of St. James, LA and a resident of Lutcher, LA. Age 62. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastor, officers, and members of the St. Luke B.C. and neighboring churches are invited to attend the funeral services on Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 11:00 AM from the St. Luke B.C., St. James, LA. Rev. Joseph Thomas, officiating. Interment church cemetery. Visitation at the church after 9:00 AM on Saturday. The Baloney Funeral Home, L.L.C. 399 Earl Baloney Dr., Garyville, LA 70051 (985) 535-2540 In charge of arrangements. FOSTER Roland ‘‘Pasuckie’’ Benjamin Foster, Sr. passed on Monday, October 24, 2005 at Doctor’s Hospital in Shreveport, LA. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. He was a freight handler with Southwest Airlines, a graduate of Joseph S. Clark Senior High School and a Parishioner of Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Mr. Foster is the husband of Gail Armstrong. Son of the late Lee and Verna Dunn Foster. Son-in-law of the late Walter and Louise Amedee. Father of Roland Benjamin, Jr., (Naqui), Steven Andre, Brian Kendall, and Kerry Anthony and Sherita Ann Foster, Karen Icey and the late Ashley Marie Foster. Brother of Leo ‘‘Mickey’’ (Tina) Foster, Edmond (Melanie) Foster, Gary Foster and Barbara Foster. Grandfather of Bria Ashley, Steven Andre, and Roland Benjamin, III. Brother-in-law of Linda Boyle, Cookie Armstrong (Steven Prejean), Tereze (Walter) Jackson and Victor (Frances) Armstrong, III. Devoted cousin of Felman Taylor and Bernadine Wynn. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also Priest and Parishioners of St. Joan of Arc and Corpus Christi Catholic Churches, employees of New Orleans Aviation Board and Louis Armstrong Airport are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, November 5, 2005 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 8321 Burthe St. at 12:00 noon. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. Interment: St. Roch #2 Cemetery, New Orleans, LA. Father Ray Bomberger, SSJ officiating. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 1020 Virgil St. To place a Death Notice in The Times-Picayune, please contact your funeral home, or send the notice to [email protected] For more information, call 826-3551. GRIMES Terry Elaine Grimes, age 56 of Gretna, LA. passed away November 1, 2005 at Sunbridge Health and Rehab in Decatur. She was born July 6, 1049 in Washington State to Herman Joseph Grimes and Shirley Mae Kuby. She was preceded in death by 1 Brother, Joe Grimes. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 216 Johnson St. SE. Decatur, AL. HARTSELLE HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME Directing. Harvey Kyle Hawkins, retired Executive Director of Customer Services for the New Orleans Public Service, Inc., died on Tuesday morning, November 1, 2005 at the age of 71. He was born in Hazelhurst, MS and lived most of his life in New Orleans, LA. Son of the late Harvey D. Hawkins and Ruth Kyle Hawkins. Served in the U. S. Navy Seabees during the Korean War and received a Masters Degree from Loyola University. Husband of Beverly Leaumont Hawkins. Brother of Charles Harris and the late James Harris. Father of Craig and Wayne Hawkins and Christy Hawkins Fontenot. Stepfather of William (Kip) Biggs, III and Brian Biggs and the late Kevin and Darrin Biggs. Father-in-law of Toni and Paula Hawkins, Lawrence Fontenot and Tina Biggs. Grandfather of Craig, Jr., Ashley, Brooke, Kyle, Jacie, Jennifer, Scott, Laura and Jessica. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the LAMANA-PANNO-FALLO FUNERAL HOME, 1717 Veterans Memorial Blvd. on Friday, November 4, 2005 at 10:45 A.M. Interment in St. Louis No. 3 Cemetery on Wednesday, November 9, 2005. Visitation after 9:00 A.M. Friday. In lieu of flowers, Masses are preferred. 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Edward W. Parker, Jr. celebrant. JONES Joseph ‘‘Joe’’ H. Jones, Sr. at Summit Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA on Sunday, October 30, 2005 at 7:15 PM. Beloved husband of Margaret Stiglets Jones. Father of Wesley J. Jones, Michael G. Jones, Joseph H. Jones, Jr. and the late Catherine Jones Weysham. Step-father of Jimmy Turpin, Ricky Turpin, and Bonnie Gannon. Brother of Iris Barkemeyer. Brother-in-law of Buck Barkemeyer. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Age 74 years. A native and lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA. Founder of Modernairs Orchestra and Leader of Encore Orchestra. Funeral service will be held at the Metairie Home of LAMANA-PANNO-FALLO, 1717 Veterans Memorial Blvd., corner of Bonnabel Boulevard on Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at St. Roch #2 Cemetery at a later date. Visitation on Saturday, November 5, 2005 after 9:00 AM until funeral time. Information: 831-9901. Sign On-Line Book at www.legacy.com. 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Marshall; her parents Edwin Charles, Sr.; Elnora G. Charles; brother Edwin Charles, Jr., and sister Audrey M. Charles. She was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church of Thibodaux, La. where she was a member of the choir. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Morning Star, St. John (Napoleonville), Greater Carver (New Orleans), St. Mark, New Belmont, Mt. Zion, Moses and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the funeral service on Saturday, November 5, 2005 at Morning Star B.C., Brule Road, Thibodaux, La at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m until 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at the church cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams and Southall Funeral Home. Charles Edward Little, Sr. died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, November 2, 2005. Mr. Little was born in New Orleans, LA on December 9, 1935 and was a resident of Arabi, LA for the past 38 years. He retired from the Federal Marshall Service in 1998 where he served as C.S.O. He was a graduate of F.T. Nicholls High School. Charlie loved his wife of 49 years, Carolyn Perrodin Little and his children ‘‘Chuck’’ (wife Gwen Bourgeois), Donna Schultz (husband Bryan), Laurie Labruzzzo (partner Patti Fischer) and Christy Little. He adored his grandchildren, Brandi Labruzzo Evans (husband Glenn), Lindsey Bush, Brittni Labruzzo, Trey Little, BJ Schultz, April Little; and one great- grandchild, Kallista Evans. Charlie was the son of the late Rose Catalano and Uriel Little. He is survived by his sister, Sylvia Costanza; brother, Uriel Little; and his many nieces and nephews. Charlie loved to entertain his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at the Metairie Funeral Home of L. A. Muhleisen and Son, 2929 Metairie Rd. on Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. A Graveside service will be held on Friday, November 11, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Louis No. 3 Cemetery. Donald B. McLaren, a retired Chevron geologist, died Friday, October 28, 2005 in Plano TX. He was 76. Mr. McLaren was born and raised in Brookline, Massachusetts and lived in Covington, LA for the past 34 years. Survivors include his brother, Alan McLaren; sons, Russell McLaren and Andrew McLaren; daughter-in-law, Jeannie McLaren; and grandchildren, Collin and Claire. A Memorial Service will be held at New Covenant Presbyterian Church of Mandeville, 4375 Highway 22 Mandeville, LA 70471 on Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 4:00 PM. Visitation will begin at 3:00 PM and a reception in the church fellowship hall will follow the Memorial Service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Lung Association, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006. Louise Florence Montz, a retired waitress for F.W. Woolworth, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at the age of 89. She is preceded in death by her parents Louis and Lucienna Montz, brother, George L. Montz, and sister Lucille M. Greig. Mrs. Montz is survived by nieces, Jeanne Pujol, Linda Gelpi, and nephew, Louis Ragan. Also survived by several great nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral. A Funeral Mass will be said at the temporary location of JACOB SCHOEN AND SON FUNERAL HOME, 1717 Veterans Blvd. (Lamana-Pano-Fallo Funeral Home) at 12:00 PM on Friday, November 11, 2005. Interment will follow in St. Patrick #1 Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday at 10:00 AM until service time. MOORE LLOYD Gloria Lloyd died Saturday, October 29, 2005 at Minden Medical Center in Minden, La. She was 71, a native of Donaldsonville, La. and resident of New Orleans, La. Religious services at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 5, 2005 at Mt. Salem Baptist Church, Donaldsonville, La. Burial in Emmanuel Baptist Church cemetery. She is survived by 2 sons, Freddie Lloyd, Jr. and Milton Lloyd, both of New Orleans, La.; 5 daughters, Doris, Joyce, Lori, and Elaine Lloyd, all of New Orleans, La. and Brenda L. Johnson of San Jose, CA. Also survived by 17 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Lloyd, Sr., both parents, Leonard and Laura Daggs, 2 brothers, Leonard, Jr. and Leonce Dugas; 1 sister, Laura D. Glover. Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Napleonville, La. in charge of arrangements. LOBRANO Doris ‘‘Puddy’’ Demolle Lobrano on Monday, October 31, 2005. Beloved wife of Morris A. Lobrano. Mother of Bonnie Berghaus and the late Tony Lobrano. Daughter of Eunice Barrios Demolle and the late Numa Demolle. Sister of Norman Demolle. Grandmother of Blake, Jake, Bailey, Tony and Kyle. Age 65 years. A native of Ostrica, LA and a resident of Buras, LA. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at MOTHE FUNERAL HOMES, 2100 Westbank Expwy., Harvey, LA on Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 9:00 A.M. Interment Our Lady of Good Harbor Cemetery, Buras, LA. Parlors will be open Friday from 6:00 P.M. until 10:00 P.M. and Saturday from 7:30 A.M. to 9:00 Sammy Fred Moore, a welder at Avondale Shipyard, on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 in a car accident in Dallas, TX. Husband of Lynn Butler Moore. Father of Shanta Moore. Survived by 6 brothers and sisters, 4 step-children, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Wake Service Friday, November 4, 2005 at The Way Jesus Church, 1137 St. Charles Ave. at 10:00 a.m. Funeral Service Saturday, November 5th at St. Paul B.C., Independence, LA at 11:00 a.m. Interment Holly Garden Cemetery, Hammond, LA. OWEN Eva Vatter Owen, age 88, legal secretary, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2005 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Services to be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Shreveport, Louisiana. Nick Reynolds, Tulsa. 918-838-1332 PONTHIEUX Marvin ‘‘Pat’’ Ponthieux on November 1, 2005. Bloved husband of Adrienne Ponthieux. Beloved father of Patrick, Sr., Daisy, Eric and Michael Ponthieux. Beloved son of Audrey Barre and the late Marvin Ponthieux. Step son of John Barre. Grandson of Joyce Migliore. Beloved grandfather of Patrick, Jr., and Kaylie Ponthieux. Brother of Daimon Ponthieux, Jon Barre and Holly Pradot. Also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Age 44 years. A native of New Orleans and a resident of Metairie for over 30 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the religious services from the f u n e r a l h o m e o f THARP-SONTHEIMER-THARP, 1600 N. Causeway on Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 4:00 PM. Friends may visit after 2:00 PM. Interment will be private. REITES You can now add a photograph, U.S. flag, cross or Star of David to your Death Notice Ask your funeral director for details. Anthony, Winston and Vernon Riley Sr., Joyce R. Gabriel and the late Lloyd Riley. Devoted brother-in-law, Samuel Gabriel Jr. Brother-in-law of Patricia, Doris and Inell Riley. Uncle of Quita Brooks, Furnell and Samuel Gabriel III, Tracey, Tressa, Winston Jr., Vernon Jr., Patrick, and Vergie Riley, and Ja’Nae and Jerel Jones. Nephew of Jay Hue Riley, Easter Rita Riley and Julia Richardson. He is also survived by a host of great nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Pastor, officers and members of Greater Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church of Naomi, LA, Israelite Baptist Church, Greater St. Peter Baptist Church of Oakville, LA and all neighboring churches of Plaquemines Parish are invited to attend Funeral Services at Israelite Baptist Church, 144 Villery St., Belle Chasse, LA at 12:00 noon on Saturday, November 5, 2005. Visitation on Saturday, November 5, 2005 from 11:00 AM until 12:00 noon. Rev. Kenneth Parker, Pastor, Rev. Joseph Brooks, officiating. Interment in Bayhi Cemetery, Naomi, LA, Highway 23. GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME in charge of services. THOMPSON Cedric G. Thompson. Born: August 29, 1974. Age 31. Died on October 27, 2005 at 8:30 AM. a native and resident of New Orleans, died at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Sherine Wooden; his parents, Anita B. Thompson and Stanley Rodney; Stepmother: Linda Brumfield, two stepsons: Rickey and Rickeem, two daughters, Chania Thompson and Odesseny Francios; two brothers, Frederic and Eric Thompson; and one sister, Della Thompson. Two sisters-in-law Mrs. Rocquisha Thompson and Ms. Nydia Smith. Also survived by 2 aunts, 3 uncles and a host of nieces, nephews and loving friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lawrence and Adele P. Breaud; and one brother, Gregg Brumfield. He was Baptist. THOMPSON ROBERTS Stella Cantrelle Roberts on Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at Jefferson, LA. Beloved wife of the late Jack Todd Roberts. DAughter of the late Wilson Cantrelle Sr. and Octavie Orillion Cantrelle. Sister of Virgie Naquin, Gloria Petit, Marian Savoie, the late George Wilson Jr. and Earl Cantrelle. A native of Des Allemands, LA and a resident of Lafayette, LA. Age 88 years. She was an educator in the St. Charles Parish School System where she taught at Paradis Elementary for 27 years. She was a parishioner of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, Lafayette, LA and a member of the Rosary Group. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, Des Allemands, LA on Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Interment St. Gertrude Cemetery. Visitation from 8:00 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at the Church. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. SHEEHAN MONTZ Y Rev. Thomas Edward Kinney, a retired Roman Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, LA, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2005 in Baton Rouge, LA of cancer after a long illness. He was 59 years old and a native of Corpus Christi, TX. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kinney of Corpus Christi; a sister and two brothers: Mary Ann Todd and James Kinney both of Corpus Christi and Dr. John P. Kinney of West Palm Beach, FL. Fr. Kinney studied for the priesthood at St. Joseph Seminary, St. Benedict, LA and Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans. He was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of New Orleans on May 21, 1977. He served in several parishes of the Archdiocese during his 28 years of priesthood including St. Angela Merici, St. Catherine of Siena and St. Francis Xavier in Metairie, Our Lady of the Rosary and St. Matthias in New Orleans, St. Cletus in Gretna and St. Bernard in St. Bernard Parish. He received a degree in Canon Law from St. Paul University in Ottawa, Canada and served for many years as a judge on the Matrimonial Tribunal of the Archdiocese. He was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air National Guard and a veteran of the First Gulf War in 1991. A Funeral Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Alfred Hughes at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Baton Rouge, LA on Tuesday, September 6, 2005 and his body was brought by family members for interment to Seaside Memorial Park Mausoleum in Corpus Christi, TX. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Alfred Hughes on Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church, 448 Metairie Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fr. Thomas E. Kinney Seminary Burse for the education of young men for the priesthood of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, 444 Metairie Rd., Metairie, LA 70005. May Fair Sims Maggiore on Wednesday, November, 2, 2005. Beloved wife of John Frank Maggiore. Mother of Linda M. Foret, Patricia and John F. Maggiore, Jr. Daughter of the late Eunice May Jones and Horace Eugene Sims. Sister of Eugene and Horace Wade Sims and the late Mary Hardy, Eulous, Leon, and Evon Sims. Grandmother of Vincent, Nathan, Brandon, Angelle and Chantell Maggiore and Valerie Foret. Aged 81 years, a native of Zach, TN, a resident of Kenner, LA for 69 years and a resident of Diamond Head, MS for the past 5 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral. Services from the KENNER FUNERAL HOME OF L. A. MUHLEISEN AND SON, 2607 Williams Blvd. on Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. Interment in Garden of Memories. Visitation on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. McLAREN Denitra Ruffin Lee departed this life on Friday, October 28, 2005 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Mother of Dentri and Tri Lee. Daughter of Alberta Gabriel Ruffin and Joseph Ruffin. Stepdaughter of Viola Ruffin. Former wife of Lawrence Lee. Sister of Ray, Joseph Jr., Clifford, Kendell, Darryleen, Jessica Ruffin, Deidra Julien, Rosalind Brown, Keith and Michael Mack. Godmother of Rachelle Noil, De’Sheika White, Leah Lee and De‘Janae Howard. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family; also pastors, officers and members of Second Nazarine, Second Good Hope and Second Baptist Churches and all neighboring churches are invited to attend Funeral Services at Second Nazarine Baptist Church, 3062 Boyd Street, Algiers, LA on Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Peter L. Crawford, officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Interment in Restlawn Cemetery, Avondale, LA. MURRAY HENDERSON FUNERAL HOME in charge. Aurora Village Florist www.nolaflorist.com 392-0878 800-424-0646 A.M. Information 504-366-4343 MAGGIORE HAWKINS (NQYGTU KITTLING Edward Howard Sheehan, Jr., age 75 of Gulf Shores, AL passed away at his home on November 1, 2005. Mr. Sheehan graduated from Louisiana State University receiving a Bachelors degree in History. He was also a United States Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of over 21 years, Patsy Sheehan of Gulf Shores, AL, two daughters, Margaret Sheehan Fredj of New Orleans, LA. and Rebecca Sheehan McCullen of Carencro, La., one sister, Evelyn Sheehan Tersavish of Hartford, CO., one brother, Raymond Sheehan of New Orleans, La., and 3 grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mr. Sheehan will be Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 1:00 PM from Orange Beach United Methodist Church in Orange Beach, Alabama. Visitation will be at the church one hour before the service. The Rev. Jim Robie officiating. Arrangements by CASON FUNERAL SERVICE, FOLEY, ALABAMA. SHELBY Irene H. Shelby died Friday, October 28, 2005 at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, La. She was 90, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of New Orleans, La. Visiting at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville, La. from 10:00 a.m. to religious services beginning at 12:00 noon conducted by Rev. Louis Clark. Burial in the church cemetery. Survived by 2 daughters, Shirley Shelby and Bobbie Perkins of New Orleans, La. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, 1 sister, Bertha Dolliole, 1 niece, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Peter Shelby; parents, Walter and Bertha Hunt; 5 sisters and 2 brothers. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville, La. Ursula Casam Thompson, a retired Special Education Teacher from the Jefferson Parish School System, died Sunday, October 30, 2005 of natural causes. She was 83. She was the best mother a family could ever have. Mrs. Thompson was born in Belize City, Belize. She lived in the Panama Canal Zone for 31 years and lived in Algiers for 36 years. She was valedictorian of St. Catherine’s Academy in Belize City, Belize. She was also valedictorian and Thatcher Award winner of Canal Zone College. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.A. in Spanish Education and a Master’s degree in Special Education from Louisiana State University. She was a member of the Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society. She was a Eucharistic Minister and Minister of the Word at Mary Joseph Residence for the Elderly as well as at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church. She was also a member of the choir at Mary Joseph Residence. Mrs. Thompson was an Officer of the West Jefferson Genealogical Society and a member of the Belize Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Louis Thompson; her daughter, Aggie Jane Thompson; her father, Macario Casam; and by her mother, Ruth Menzies Leber. Survivors include seven sons: Robert Louis Thompson of Clermont, Florida; George Albert Thompson of Miami, FL; Fr. John Arthur Thompson, a Salesian priest of Sierra Leone, Africa; Charles Anthony Thompson of Covington, LA; Paul Joseph Thompson of Meraux, LA; Edward Mark Thompson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Michael Ray Thompson of New Iberia, LA; and five daughters: Ruth Laura Raison of Lucasville, Ohio; Mary Helen Thompson of New Orleans, LA; Florence Isabel Lee of Kenner, LA; Edna Jean Metcalf of Algiers, LA; Margaret Ann Ruckstuhl of Falcon, Colorado. Survivors also include one sister-in-law, Helen Nelson of Chicago, Illinois; 24 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2005. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. with the Funeral Mass to follow at St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 3101 Eton Street, New Orleans, LA. The Gravesite Service will be held at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 1225 Whitney Avenue, Gretna, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Salesian Missions - Fr. John Thompson, 2 Lefevre Lane, P.O. Box 30, New Rochelle, New York, 19892 or Mary Joseph Residence for the Elderly, Little Sisters of the Poor, P. O. Box 741028, New Orleans, LA 70174-1028. TITUS SIMMONS Arthur Frederick Simmons, Jr. died at his beloved Xavier University in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina where he and his beloved Eloise Blandin Simmons had sought refuge during the storm. He was the beloved husband of Eloise Blandin Simmons. The son of the late Arthur Frederick Simmons, Sr. and Odaile Fernandez Simmons. Brother of the late Edward Simmons, Lillian Simmons Tureaud, Myrtle Simmons Jeanne and Ursule Simmons Stewart. Brother-in-law of Marilyn Blandin Lopez, Jacquelyn Blandin Gueringer, Albert Blandin, the late Veronica Blandin, Alice Simmons, Lester, Harmond and Irving Blandin. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was a retired letter carrier and clerk with the United States Postal Service. He was active in many religious and civic organizations. He was an Associate of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, a fourth degree Knight of Peter Claver, a member of the New Orleans Sierra Club and the Xavier University Alumni. He was a member of the Oblate Guild of the St. Louis Cathedral, which required attendance at the many projects and gatherings there. As a volunteer, Arthur was a much sought after guide for the St. Louis Cathedral. Whenever bishops were visiting, the pastor of the cathedral would ask Arthur to accompany them on tours. Through the twenty years that he served, pastors regarded him as an invaluable aide and long after their assignments, they kept in touch with him. He was a Boy Scout leader and was involved in service organizations too numerous to mention here. In recognition of his outstanding charity, the Archdiocese of New Orleans awarded Arthur the Saint Louis Medallion, the ceremony was held in St. Louis Cathedral with the archbishop and many clergy and dignitaries present. Relatives and friends of the family; also priest and parishioners of St. Louis Cathedral, St. Katherine’s and Corpus Christi Parishes; members of Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, the Fatima Rosary Group of Corpus Christi Parish, the fourth degree Knights of Peter Claver, the New Orleans Sierra Club, the Xavier Univeristy Alumni Assoc. (Class of 1942) and the Oblate Guild of the St. Louis Cathedral; employees of the U.S. Postal Service and City of New Orleans Recreation Dept. are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial held on Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Louis Cathedral, 615 Pere Antoine Alle, New Orleans, LA. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Interment St. Louis #3 Cemetery. Arrangements by Rhodes United Fidelity Funeral Home, 2929 Scenic Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA. Dorothy Williams Titus passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 15, 2005. Mrs. Titus had been living in Arcadia, Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Katrina at the time of her death at the age of 87. A resident of Metairie for the past 60 years, Mrs. Titus was born in the city of New Orleans. As a homemaker, Mrs. Titus was an active member of Saint Francis Xavier Church since 1940. In addition, she was a lifetime member of the Southern Yacht Club and active in the Metairie Women’s Club and the New Orleans Camellia Club. Mrs. Titus was preceded in death by her parents, Mary McNamara Williams and Irwin F. Williams, Sr., her husband - Lloyd J. Titus and two children; Robert W. Titus and Dorothy Titus Blackwood. Survivors include her youngest daughter - Corinne M. Titus and grandchildren: Cameron M. Scrafin, Chelsea M. Broekstra, Richard L. Blackwood, Darcy T. Blackwood, and great grandson - Richard L. Blackwood, Jr. An Irish Wake and Catholic Service will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2005 from 4:00 - 7:00pm at the deceased home. A private Graveside Service for immediate family will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2005. WALSH Anthony E. ‘‘Tony’’ Walsh, III passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at the age of 26 of natural causes. He is survived by his parents Anthony E., Jr. and Kerry K. Walsh, sister, Erin Walsh, grandmothers, Evelyn Kennair, and Jane Walsh, 6 aunts and 7 uncles. Also survived by niece, Lauren Dorsey. Tony is preceded in death by his grandfather, George Kennair, who passed away in February. He will be sadly missed by his friends and family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral. A Funeral Mass will be said Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 4:00 PM in the temporary location of JACOB SCHOEN AND SON FUNERAL HOME, 1717 Veterans Blvd. (Lamana-Panno-Fallo Funeral Home). Visitation will be Saturday from 2:00 PM until time of service. WHITE SMITH Marie McEntee ‘‘Myra’’ Reites on Tuesday, November 1, 2005. Wife of the late Claude T. Reites. Mother of Jack and Richard Reites, Barbara Guidry, Marie Hagstette, Patty Dieudonne, Karen Lamo and the late Claude J. Reites. Daughter of the late Johanna Mari and James J. McEntee. Sister of Elaine Dufour, William and Frank McEntee and the late James McEntee. Also survived by 19 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. Aged 89 years, a native of New Orleans, la and a resident of Bay St. Louis, MS for the past 36 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Christopher’s Catholic Church, 3953 Derbigny St., Metairie on Friday, November 4, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Lakeshore Cemetery, Bay St. Louis, MS. Arrangements by L. A. Muhleisen and Son. RILEY Dumont Riley Jr., on Friday, October 28 at his residence. Son of the late Julia S. and Dumont Riley Sr. Brother of Trudy, Judy, Glendora, Marie Smith on Wednesday, October 26, 2005. Wife of the late Joseph Smith. Daughter of the late Victor and Lucinda Jones. Foster mother of Joan Davis-Landry, Hazel Smith-Bennette and the late Alvin Jones. Beloved aunt of Judy (Glenn) Batiste, Barnedetta Falkins, Kenneth Smith, Pamala Bryant and Kenneth Bryant. Sister-in-law of Sarah (Gilbert) Bryant. Also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family; also pastors, officers and members of First Emanuel Baptist Church; employees of Magnolia Cotton Press and Personal Cook are invited to attend the service. Funeral Service on Friday, November 4, 2005 at Charbonnet-Labat Funeral Home, 1615 St. Philip St. - 10 o’clock a.m. Rev. Charles Southall III, officiating. Interment Resthaven Cemetery. Visitation 9 o’clock a.m. in the Parlor. CHARBONNET-LABAT, Directors, 581-4411. Henry Eishomel White, Jr. crossed over on Wednesday, October 26, 2005. Beloved father of Detrina, Imani and Alaji White. Grandfather of Dymon, Alaji Jr., Trent, Tre’, Lyric, Jahdia and Jaheem. Former husband of Willethel White. Son of Henry Eishomel White, Sr. and the late Norris Dickey. Brother of Jacquelyn Travis, Carla White, Steven White and the late Douglas White. Godfather of Kenyatta Ford and Darlene White. Survived by a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Age 57 years. A native and lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Service in the Chapel of Mothe Funeral Homes, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Restlawn Cemetery, Avondale, LA. Visitation on Saturday, November 5, 2005 from 11:00 a.m. until service time. To Pay Tribute To Your Loved One, Call Our Memorial Department 822-7355
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