MARTIN,    MARJORIE    
Died Wednesday, June 18, 2003. She was 71, born Feb. 9, 1932, in Brule McCall. She was a resident of Baton Rouge, a graduate of Istrouma High School and the former wife of Bill Brister Sr. She will be remembered as a beautiful woman who loved her family. The body will be cremated. She is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Sonya Brister Roddy and Don Roddy, Denham Springs, and Sheri Brister Dupuis and Larry Dupuis, Carencro; her son and daughter-in-law, William "Billy" Brister Jr. and Jennifer Wax Brister; a sister, Beth Hartzog, Kenner; a brother, Joe "Socks" Martin, Baton Rouge; 11 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Meluis Martin and Marie Loland; maternal grandparents, Antoine Carbo and Elizabeth Gonzales; parents, Ernest Martin Sr. and Mary Carbo Martin; sisters, Clara Diez, Bea Armstrong and Lydia Babin; brothers, Ernest Martin Jr. and Nelson Martin; and a son, Terry Brister. Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., in charge of arrangements

 

 

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DAVID ALLEN BECKHAM SR.

A resident of Houston, he passed away Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, in Houston. He was 70, born April 29, 1932, in Baton Rouge. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and employed by Lockwood International in the sales division. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Ray Ellen Beckham of Spring, Texas; a son, David Allen Beckham Jr. and wife Sharon; daughters, Linda Zito and husband Oscar Mire, and Tara Thomas and husband Bill; grandchildren, Alicia, Chris, Jackie, Bryan, Katie, Dean, Neal, Jennifer, Jenny and Johnathan; a great-grandson, Bryce; and two brothers, Mike Beckham and wife Jonnie, and Carey Beckham. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Klein Funeral Home, 16131 Champion Forest Drive, Klein, Texas. Service at Klein Memorial Park Chapel Mausoleum, 9714 FM2920, Klein. Interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to TIRR, Houston.

 

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  Obituary published in The Advocate on:  12/19/03
  BLACKLEDGE,    GLYNN A.  
Glynn A. Blackledge departed this life Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston. Glynn is survived by his wife, Perrie Roy, to whom he was married 51 years. Theirs was a love which gave issue to six sons who also survive him: Bradford married to Ellen, Brian, Bennett married to Jill and Bart married to Alicia, all residing in Baton Rouge, Barry married to Cathleen, Jacksonville, Fla., and Brett married to Stephanie, Alexander City, Ala. Glynn's 16 grandchildren knew every day of the deep love their Paw Paw felt for them. He is also survived by a brother, Richard and wife Joan, Birmingham, Ala.; and a sister, Jerrie, who resides in Baton Rouge. He is also survived by three loving brothers-in-law, the Rev. James Roy, the Rev. Kenneth Roy and Harold Roy; and a sister-in-law, Barbara. Friends are invited to attend a memorial Mass at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Government Street at Marquette Avenue, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003, which will be concelebrated by the Rev. Jim Roy and the Rev. Ken Roy. For those who wish, donations in his memory may be made to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, or to a favorite charity.
 

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Haffner, Mary Lou  Kopsco
HAFFNER, MARY LOU "DOLLY" Kopsco a resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 8 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004, at her home. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Religious service at Albany Hungarian Presbyterian Church at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by Brother David Davis. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by a daughter, Terri Bond; three sons, Dennis Haffner, Jeffrey Haffner and Kenneth Haffner; and nine grandchildren, Chela Bilbao, Dustin Haffner, Misty Haffner, Derek Haffner, Jamie Bond, Micheal Haffner, Matthew Haffner, Andrew Haffner and Jessica Hall. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Micheal Kopcso and Mary Ann Kopcso; and brother, Robert Joseph Kopcso. Pallbearers will be Kenny Karl Kopcso, Kerry Keith Kopcso, Dustin Haffner, Derek Haffner, Micheal Haffner and Matthew Haffner. Honorary pallbearers will be Hugh Bond, Gordon Jones and Steve Boudreaux. The epitome of Christ's love; she was a saint with a heart of gold who left behind a legacy of love. She spoke ill words of no one and lived her life to glorify and please God our Father. As a prayer warrior who took everything to the throne of Christ, she feasted daily on His words of wisdom and sought His will in all occasions. She truly lived her life as a giver, not of material and monetarial things of which she had few, but giving of herself, her time, her love, her compassion and her understanding. She cherished moments spent with her children and grandchildren. She loved to sing praises to the Lord and laugh and continually desired God's best for all. She rests now in the loving embrace of Jesus, her first love, free from pain and able to dance before Him. She's traded in her cross for a crown. We love you Mo! We miss you already.
Published in The Advocate on 8/10/2004.

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Dian Barksdale Ferguson 
Ferguson, Dian Barksdale Dian Barksdale Ferguson died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005. As she requested, no services will be held.
Published in The Advocate on 2/20/2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thomas Edward "Mickey" Tate M.D. 

Tate M.D., Thomas Edward "Mickey" He was born on May 14, 1932, and passed away Friday, March 18, 2005. He is survived by his loving wife, Helouise Faust Tate; three wonderful children, Linda Calcote, Tomie Sue Huckaby and Johnny Beard; five wonderful grandchildren, Mark, Vance, Matthew, Erika Leigh and Taylor; four wonderful great-grandchildren, Cody, Brent, Halee and Hannah; many friends and associates from the medical profession. "I know where I have come from; I know where I have been; I know what I have accomplished; and I know where I am going," Dr. Thomas Tate. Welsh Funeral Home, 6700 Florida Blvd., in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Hospice, 5215 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809.

Published in The Advocate on 3/20/2005.

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Keith Daryl Bickham Jr. 
BICKHAM JR., KEITH DARYL A longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Keith Daryl Bickham Jr. died Sunday, April 3, 2005, at the age of 74. He was born in DeQuincy and later moved to Georgia, where he graduated from the University of Georgia. He was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps, having served in Korea. After serving his country, he taught school in Georgia and retired as a high school teacher from the East Baton Rouge Parish school system with 20 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Eileen Schlick Bickham; a brother, Merle E. Bickham; a daughter, Janice Elaine Bickham; a son and daughter-in-law, Mark Raymond Bickham and Terri Bickham; two stepdaughters, Carol Rotolo Ray and Angeline Rotolo DePauw; a stepson, Shelby Joseph Rotolo II; five grandchildren, Chris Graham, Casey Graham, Coty Seale, Caila Seale and Cory Seale; and a stepgrandchild, Bradley Stephen Rotolo. He was preceded in death by his parents. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and the U.S. Marine Corps League and was an active participant in the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., Tuesday, April 5, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, April 6, at the funeral home chapel from 9 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m., conducted by Dr. Paige Burns. Interment with military honors in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be members of the Marine Corps League and honorary pallbearers are Larry Helouin and Dan Carroll. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church, 529 Convention St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802 or the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program, 8410 General Chennault Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70817, Attention: Sgt. M. Donaldson. The family expresses deep gratitude to Dr. Gerald P. Miletello and his staff.
Published in The Advocate on 4/5/2005.

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Janet Mims "Mama Janie" Hughes 

Hughes, Janet Mims "Mama Janie" A longtime Baton Rouge and Prairieville resident and originally from Greenwood, Miss., she died at 5:14 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet. She was 73 and retired from BASF Wyandotte with 25 years of service. She graduated in 1950 from Istrouma High School, where she was active in the choir and many other activities. She also attended LSU and became active in Phi Sigma Alpha. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Benjamin Mims; mother, Verdie Richardson Mims; granddaughter, Erin Renae Hughes; and former husband, Terry Denver Hughes Sr. She is survived by two sons, Terry Denver Hughes Jr. and his wife, Sharon Holliday Hughes, and Michael Carey Hughes and his wife, Wanda Gillespie Hughes. She is also survived by a former daughter-in-law, Danita Hughes; and two sisters, Marie Davis and Bobbye Fabre. She was blessed with four grandchildren and a stepgrandchild, Terry Denver Hughes III, Abby Renae Hughes Beagle, Cary Brock Hughes, Michael Brandon Hughes and Laura Elizabeth Netterville. She also had two stepchildren, Steve Stockton and Cara Zamecki. Her passions in life were gardening, cooking and teaching her grandchildren to fish. In her earlier life, she had been active as a Cub Scout den mother, room mother and Sunday school teacher. She was active in the choir at Fairfields Baptist Church and had recently joined Florida Boulevard Baptist Church. The family would like to give special thanks to her friends, family, neighbors and church members who were so supportive during her illness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Visitation will be held at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 4 p.m. Thursday, April 21, until memorial service at 6 p.m.
Published in The Advocate on 4/20/2005.
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Ralph Moneyhun Jr. 

Moneyhum Jr., Ralph Ralph Moneyhun Jr. of Webster, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 30, 2005. He was born April 26, 1932, in Baton Rouge. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be greatly missed by his family. Mr. Moneyhun was a deacon at Bayshore Baptist Church in LaPorte, Texas, a former member of Douglas Avenue Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, and a graduate of Istrouma High School and LSU. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War and a retired electrical engineer. Mr. Moneyhun was preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Gay Shirley Moneyhun; parents, Ralph and Florence; and brother, George. He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Rick F. Moneyhun and Bonny of Cedar Park, Texas, and Kevin M. Moneyhun of Webster; grandchildren, Alex, Elizabeth, Megan, Kelli and Sean; great-grandchildren, Clayton and Aidan; brother and sister-in-law, Gary N. Moneyhun and Cheryl of Boston; brother-in-law, Donald M. Wolfe of Metairie; nieces, Michaelle, Gay, Adriann, Polly, Amanda and Tanya; nephew, Christian; and loving friend Mary Marks of Laporte. Service at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bayshore Baptist Church, Laporte. Service at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., at 11 a.m. Friday, June 3. Interment in Resthaven Garden of Memories.
Published in The Advocate on 6/2/2005.
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Emma Bell "Aunt Bell" Day
Day, Emma Bell "Aunt Bell" "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16. Emma Bell was born July 21, 1932, in Jackson, but was a resident of Baton Rouge. Aunt Bell was a loving sister, aunt and sister-in-law. She went to be with her Lord and savior on Thursday, Sept. 21, at 5:45 p.m. at her home. She is survived by two loving and beautiful sisters, Maud Amelia Day and Velma Day Fischer; a very special brother-in-law, Culver L. Fischer; a loving and thoughtful brother, Archie Toler Day Sr. and an angel of a sister-in-law, Jervais Walsworth Day; the greatest nephew in the world, Archie "Scooter" Toler Day Jr. and his kind and generous wife, Charlene "Tootie" Charlet Day; two very special nieces, Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Day Maher and husband Michael "Mike" Maher of Reston, Va., and Sharon Elizabeth Fischer Sigrest and husband Wade Sigrest, "Missionaries" of Cebu, Philippines; two very lovable great-nieces, Brooke Allyson Day "My College Girl" and "Miss Personality," Autumn Elizabeth Sigrest of Cebu; great-nephew, Brian Wade Sigrest "My Bug Man," also of Cebu; stepniece, "My School Teacher," Michele Leigh Brian Maddie, husband Dominique Maddie and a beautiful daughter, Kristian Michele Maddie, all of Zachary. Emma Bell was preceded in eternal life by parents, Toler Thomas Day and Emma Walters Day; and loving nephew, Thomas Daniel Fischer. Emma Bell graduated from Istrouma High School. She was a charter member of Immanuel Baptist Church and was retired from Premier Bank (L.N.B.) with more than 38 years of service as an assistant vice-president. Visitation will be at Welsh Funeral Home, 6700 Florida Blvd., on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. until service in the chapel at 1:30 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Malcolm Richard. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. The active pallbearers will be Christopher LeBourgeois, Bill Craig, Farrell Pocorello, Jeff Miller, Michael "Mike" Meschke and Kevin Cobb. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. A. Foster Sanders, Harry D. Hodges, Kenneth "Ken" Sullivan, Larry Q. Miller, Harold Hank Thompson, Billy Vickry and Ellis Day. Special thanks to the Pinnacle Home Health staff and St. Joseph Hospice staff. Also special thanks to Dr. Kurt W. Graves, Dr. Keith Rhynes, Dr. Wesley J. Desselle and Dr. Michael J. Castine III for all of their professional care. A very special thanks to all my loving family, friends and neighbors.
Published in The Advocate on 9/23/2006.

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JOHN THIBODEAUX KILLED IN CAR WRECK    

John Thibodeaux, a classmate of the classes of 1949-50 from Istrouma High School, was killed Tuesday evening in an automobile wreck in St. Francisville. This is a copy of the article that appeared in this mornings Advocate paper.  

 

St. Francisville man dies in car crash

A St. Francisville man was killed in a wreck Tuesday at 11:44 a.m. at the intersection of Port Hudson Cemetery Road and U.S. 61, Louisiana State Police reported.

A Dodge Grand Caravan was northbound on U.S. 61 in the left turn lane at the intersection, a Troop A news release says.

Traffic in the southbound left lane of U.S. 61 was slow because of a turning vehicle and the Grand Caravan tried to turn onto Port Hudson Cemetery Road when it crashed into the driver’s side of a Chevrolet Silverado driving southbound in the right lane, the release says.The Silverado ran off the road and flipped as its driver, John T. Thibodeaux, 74, St. Francisville, was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene, the release says.

The driver of the Grand Caravan, Timothy L. Schroeder, 38, Denham Springs, and a passenger were not injured, the release says. Schroeder will be booked with failure to yield and negligent homicide, the release says.

THIBODEAUX SR., JOHN TICE

A retired insurance executive and retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, he died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006, in Zachary. He was 74, a resident of St. Francisville and native of Baton Rouge. He was a veteran of the Korean War, having flown B-52s and C-130s for Strategic Air Command. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26. Visiting at St. Francisville United Methodist Church on Monday from 9 a.m. until religious service 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Danny Gleason and the Rev. Harold Babin. Interment in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Laura Bell Thibodeaux, St. Francisville; daughter, Toni Thibodeaux and Lev Youngblood, both of Denver; five sons, John Tice Thibodeaux Jr., Baton Rouge, Kevin D. Thibodeaux, St. Gabriel, Patrick Cronin, Baton Rouge, Kevin Cronin, Safety Harbor, Fla., and Dale Clonin, Prairieville; brother, Lawrence Camille "Bucky" Thibodeaux, Prairieville; and five grandchildren. He was a member of St. Francisville United Methodist Church, past president and past secretary/treasurer of the church council, vice president of the District Methodist Men and served two years on the church Evangelist Committee. He was a 1949 graduate of Istrouma High School and a 1953 graduate of LSU. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Francisville Boy Scouts of America or St. Francisville United Methodist Mens organization.

Published in The Advocate on 11/24/2006.

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Nancy Bullock Bradshaw

Nancy was an 1950 Istrouma graduate.

Nancy passed away on Saturday the 16th. She fought a long and courageous battle with cancer but had to finally give in. She died peacefully because we were able to control the pain with morphine.
She was a great person and we shall miss her. 
 
                                Jack Bradshaw
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Nancy Bullock BRADSHAW


BRADSHAW, Nancy Bullock Of Nashville. Was born April 17, 1933 in El Dorado, AR to Jim and Ona Bullock. Nancy left her life party on December 16, 2006. Nancy graduated from Istrouma High School in Baton Rouge, LA, then attended David Lipscomb College in Nashville, TN, where she met and married her beloved husband of 54 years, Jack G. Bradshaw, Jr. She was a devoted and loving mother to their two daughters, Lee Bradshaw of Nashville, TN and Jamie Bradshaw of Atlanta, GA. Preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband; two daughters; her sisters, Joyce Watson of Homer, LA and Jerrine Harrell of Pineville, LA; her sisters-in-law, Virginia Bradshaw Lewis of Nashville, TN and Julia Yarbrough of Memphis, TN; numerous loving nieces and nephews. Her extended family, Nancy's friends, are her legacy. She belonged to the Hillsboro Church of Christ, Questers International Antique Club, Tennessee Pharmacists Association Auxiliary and Suburbia Garden Club. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m., Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at Hillsboro Church of Christ. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that contributions be made to the Good Samaritan Fund at Hillsboro Church of Christ; Alive Hospice; or charity of your choice. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith. WOODLAWN-ROESCH-PATTON FUNERAL HOME, 660 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN, (615) 383-4754. A Dignity Memorial Provider

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Billy Baughman

Classmates, friends, etc. Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Our classmate and dear friend, Billy Baughman, died at 7:00 a.m. this morning at Summit Hospital on O'Neal Lane, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Funeral arrangements will follow soon. He will be buried in Greenoaks Cemetery on Florida Blvd next to his wife, and our former classmate, Annie Lee Cook.

Billy had to use an oxygen tube to help him breathe for several years, but it did not seem to slow him down until recently. A few weeks ago he called 911 himself and asked for help. He walked to the ambulance when they got there. He was admitted to intensive care and things got worse. He died this morning.

Billy was a good friend of mine and I will miss him. He was a real "country boy" and loved his cows until the end. One time not too long ago he called me to say he was walking in his pasture and "found $500". He laughed and said one of his cows had a prize calf and it was worth at least $500. That was Billy, always close to nature and his family. He will be missed by all of us.

Farewell to a good friend!

Robert L. Raborn, Billy's friend and classmate

 

Billy Reid Baughman

A retired chief powerhouse operator from Kaiser Aluminum in Baton Rouge, he died Wednesday, May 30, 2007. He was 78, a resident of Walker and a native of Bogalusa. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Visiting at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., on Thursday, May 31, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral home on Friday, June 1, from 8:30 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. He is survived by his three sons, Johnny Reid Baughman and wife Nancy of Walker, Robert Wayne Baughman and wife Evelyn of Port Vincent and Christopher Lee Baughman and wife Kim of Osyka, Miss.; sister, Betty Ann Seguin and husband Lawerence of Centreville, Miss.; brother, Dr. Charles H. Baughman and wife Priscilla of Phoenix; sister-in-law, Irene Wesley of Albuquerque, N.M.; five grandchildren, Jonathan Reid Baughman and wife Alicia, Janet Faye Baughman Lawler and husband Russell, Emily Sarah Baughman, Anna Lee Baughman, and Christopher Lee Baughman Jr.; and five great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Lee Baughman, Ashlyn Elizabeth Baughman, William Russell Lawler, Juliana Faye Lawler and Madelyn Brooke Baughman. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Annie Lee Cook Baughman; and parents, Seba and Loni Baughman. Pallbearers will be Johnny Baughman, Robert Baughman, Chris Baughman, Jonathan Baughman, Russell Lawler and Ingram Wascom. Honorary pallbearers are Gary Carpenter, Lawrence Sequin, Melvin Albea, Huey Palmer, Louis "Son" Sparkman and Willie Ray Sparkman. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211-9986.

Published in The Advocate on 5/31/2007.

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Russell Anthony Guercio

A retired employee from Oceanic Butler and former employee of G and B Building Specialist, he died Friday, June 22, 2007. He was 76 and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, having served in the Korean conflict. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Monday, June 25, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church on Tuesday from noon until Mass at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Tom Duhé, celebrant. Burial in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Gwen Guercio Barrett and Terry Barrett; three sons and daughters-in-law, Geno and Marjorie "Sister" Guercio, Daryl Guercio and Becky Parrish-Guercio, and Shawn and Donna Guercio; seven grandchildren, Jamie Barrett Cheramie, Jason Guercio, Christy Ann Guercio Moore, Christopher Barrett, Olivia Guercio, Emily Guercio and Nicholas Guercio; six great-grandchildren, Tori Hunt, Dayton Guercio, Landon Cheramie, Bailey Guercio, Barrett Cheramie and Breelyn Moore; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Lena Mae Guercio Lombardo and Tony Lombardo, Patricia G. Moreau and Lee Moreau, and Mary Ann Guercio Burton; brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Daisy Guercio; and former wife and mother of his children, Helen Guercio Stevens. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph S. Guercio Sr.; mother, Malena Collagen Guercio; brother, Sammy Guercio; and brother-in-law, Joseph "Buddy" Burton. Pallbearers will be Geno Guercio, Daryl Guercio, Shawn Guercio, Jason Guercio, Randy Moreau and Christopher Barrett. Honorary pallbearers are Nicholas Guercio, Pete Rouse and Vincent Leggio. He was a member of the Italian American Society of Gretna, St. Alphonsus Church, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was co-owner of Sammy's Lounge. The family wishes to thank the doctors and staff of Ochsner Clinic.

Published in The Advocate on 6/25/2007.

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     Billie McCurley Bell

 

 
 

"Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil." Proverbs 31:10,11. She was a retired secretary with Dow Chemical of Plaquemine with 30 years of service. Billie died at 12:10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. She was 75. Visitation at Broadmoor United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Feb. 20, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Ken Carroll. Entombment in Greenoaks Memorial Park Mausoleum. She is survived by her husband, Henry Bell; son, Charles "Chip" Bell, wife Donna Polito Bell and their children, Brian, Chris, David and Lauren, of Westlake Village, Calif.; son, Thomas Bell, his children, Morgan and Taylor, and their mother, Denise Bell, of Baton Rouge; son, Christopher John Bell, wife Deborah, and their children, Emily and Elizabeth, of Amelia, Ohio; nephews, Dr. Tead Selby, St. Louis, and David Goldberg, Tucson, Ariz.; niece, Rachel Darnell, Tucson; and special friends, Nathalee and Ruth. Preceded in death by her mother, Winnie Bates McCurley; father, Joe McCurley; stepfather, Morris Caillouet; and sister, Betty Joe Wallis. She was a graduate of Istrouma High School and attended LSU. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Research Center or Hospice of Baton Rouge. Arrangements by Rabenhorst Funeral Home East.
Published in The Advocate on 2/19/2008.