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DARVILLE, JOYCE LINK
A resident and native of Baton Rouge, she died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001, at her residence. She was 53. Visiting at Winnfield Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Religious services at the funeral home at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, conducted by Pastor Elmo Winters. interment in Winnfield Memorial Park. Survived by her husband, Arthur Darville Jr.; mother, Dorothy M. Link; two daughters, Dominque L. Wright and Sharon Harris; three sons, Jamie C. Link, Shedrick D. Darville and Travis J. Darville; a stepson, Arthur J. James; a sister, Mary L. Taylor ; four brothers, Donald R. Link, John A. Link, Earl J. Link and Edwin J. Link; and four grandchildren. Preceded in death by her father, Junius Link; grandparents; and a nephew, Shaun M. Taylor .
DIGIROLAMO, JOSEPH ANTHONY "JOE"
A shoe salesman and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 77 and a native of Newark, N.J. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Visiting at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Michael Collins. interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survived by his wife of 46 years, Audrey Martin Digirolamo, Baton Rouge; a daughter, Antoinette Marks; and two sisters and brothers-in-law, Vita D. and J. Donald Lockwood and Rose D. and Rowel Johnson , all of Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by his parents, Carl Digirolamo and Rose Bruno Digirolamo.
EDWARDS, VERA MATTHEWS
A resident and native of Greensburg, she departed this life on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001, at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home, Greensburg. She was 77. Visiting at Turner Chapel AME Church, off La. 1042, Greensburg, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Religious services at the church at noon Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Stanley J. Carter. interment in church cemetery. Survived by four daughters, Irma Nelson, Los Angeles, Sharon Lee, Dennis Mills, and Cynthia Lee and Malonda Edwards, both of Greensburg; three sons, Larry Matthews, Long Beach, Gregory Edwards, Greensburg, and Fritz Edwards, Dennis Mills; two sisters, Ida McCray, Greensburg, and Mae Dee Porter, New Orleans; two brothers, Wallace and Charlie Matthews, both of Greensburg; 13 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements.
ELLIS, MARK T.
A resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Norfolk, Va., he died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001, at his home. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. Survived by his wife, Pamela D. Ellis, and a daughter, Leslie Anne Ellis, both of Baton Rouge. He was a member of Mensa. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association of Louisiana , 3968 North Blvd., Suite 200, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.
FISHER, GREGORY KEITH "GREG"
An employee of Kirby Inland Marine and a resident of Denham Springs, he died at 6:35 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001, at his residence in Denham Springs. He was 49 and a native of Jackson , Miss. Visiting at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Saturday. Private graveside services for the family will be held at Evergreen Memorial Park at a later date. Survived by his loving wife, Jan Poff Fisher; two daughters and a son-in-law, Megan and Todd Gustafson, Denham Springs, and Lindsay Fisher, Denham Springs; a grandchild, Camille Gustafson; father, Kenneth Fisher, Baton Rouge; a sister, Julie Fisher Barlow, Baton Rouge; and two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ken "Kendel" and Joy Fisher and Todd and Karen Fisher, all of Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by his mother, Delores Fisher.
GODLOVE, MAUDE JARRETT
A homemaker and resident and native of Baton Rouge, she died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. She was 95. Visiting at Desselle's Funeral Home, 263 Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Michael Jung. Entombment in Roselawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. She is survived by two daughters, Dorothy Altemus Byrd, Houston, and Marguerite Altemus Cross, Baton Rouge; a son-in-law, George Cross, Baton Rouge; two grandchildren, Starlette Cross Daigle, Baton Rouge, and Megan Byrd Johnson , Atlanta; three great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
GRIFFIN, SR. JESSIE B. "J.B."
A retired truck driver and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. He was 63 and a native of Chamberlin. Visiting was at Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday. Visiting was at Friendship Chapel Baptist Church, from 5 p.m. until religious services from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Louis Griffin. Dismissal at noon Friday. interment in Roselawn Memorial Park. Survived by his wife, Lillie E. Griffin; a daughter, Yolanda J. Griffin of Atlanta; two sons, Jessie B. Griffin Jr. of Dallas and Michael D. Griffin of Baton Rouge; a sister, Dorothy Antoine; seven brothers, the Rev. Louis Griffin III, Thomas Griffin Jr., Phillip Griffin, Leroy Griffin, Freddie Griffin, Ernest C. Griffin and Larry Griffin; and three grandchildren, Laura Griffin, Roderick M. Griffin and Keyaira K. Griffin. Preceded in death by a daughter, Sandrica L. Griffin; a sister, Rose Brimmer; and parents, Thomas and Delphine C. Griffin. His favorite pastimes were fishing, football and helping others.
HARRELL, JOSEPH O. "JOE"
A resident of Greensburg, he died at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001, at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg. He was 69 and a native of St. Helena Parish. Visiting was at Red Bluff Baptist Church, Greensburg, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Visiting at the church from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Bob Russell and the Rev. Ace McVea. interment in Red Bluff Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by his wife, Ida J. Harrell of Greensburg; a son and daughter-in-law, Joey and Tracy Harrell of Jackson ; two grandsons, Jordan T. and Juston E. Harrell of Jackson ; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenneth Ray and Peggy Harrell of Zachary and Marshall and Ethel Harrell of Greenwell Springs; a sister and brother-in-law, Helen H. and James Thomas Newsom of Greensburg; an uncle, Wilson Harrell of Greensburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, T.C. and Marie Harrell. Pallbearers will be Tommy Harrell, Alan Harrell, Gordon Harrell, Marvin Harrell, Stan Amphion, Blaine Amphion and Ray Crawford. Honorary pallbearers are Alan Busby, Ray Hurst, Mark Harrell, Nolan Graham and James Thomas Newsom. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.
HENDRICK, AVON RAY
Retired from Penrod Drilling Co. in 1991, after working in the oilfield as a toolpusher for 35 years, he died Thursday morning, Nov. 29, 2001, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 68, a resident of Ventress and a native of Alto, Texas . Visiting at Niland's Funeral Home, New Roads, from 9 a.m. Saturday until religious services at noon, conducted by the Rev. Troy Daigle. Entombment in St. Mary's Catholic Church Mausoleum. Survived by his wife, Lona Hendrick of Ventress; two daughters, Sandy Jarreau of Ventress and Cheri Falcon and husband Warren of New Roads; two brothers, John Harold Hendrick of Crockett, Texas , and Tommie Hendrick of Austin, Texas ; and three grandchildren, Shanna Jarreau and Elizabeth and Tyler Falcon. Preceded in death by his father, John Hendrick; mother, Catherine Loden Hendrick; four brothers, Orvin, Ellis, Carvel and Maurice Hendrick; two sisters, Ottie Frank Huggins and Faye Stowe; and two grandsons, Justin Falcon and Warren Falcon III. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Masonic Lodge No. 417, Livonia, Woodmen of the World Clay Camp No. 271 and Shriners Acacia Temple of Baton Rouge.
HILLS, IOLA WOODRIDGE
A homemaker and a resident and native of Jackson , she died at 3:25 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001, at her residence. She was 77. Visiting at Richardson Funeral Home, Clinton, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Religious services at Mount Gideon Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by Pastor Calvin Willis. interment in F.T. Cemetery. Survived by two sons, Stanley Woodridge and Emerson Hills Jr.; a daughter, Connie Hills Price and son-in-law, Claude Price Sr.; four grandchildren, Monica Walker and Claudia, Claude and Chayla Price; two great-grandchildren, DeMonica and D'Shanti Walker; and two sisters-in-law, Maggie S. Woodridge and Leona McManus. Preceded in death by her parents, Perry and Nonie Woodridge; husband, Emerson Hills Sr.; a brother, Herbert Woodridge; and a sister, Corrine Sims.
HOFFMAN, SR. DONALD HUBERT
A retired maintenance contractor and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 4:55 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001, at his home. He was 71 and a native of Rayne. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of the Korean conflict. He flew 126 missions over Korea and was awarded the Korean Service Medal, Bronze Service Star and United Nations Service Medal. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. Visiting at the funeral home chapel from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11:30 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Miles Walsh. Graveside services at Port Hudson National Cemetery, conducted by Deacon James Wax. He is survived by his wife, Rita Buchmann. From his first marriage, he is survived by nine children: four daughters, Sheryl Richardson, Baton Rouge, Gail Hoffman- Jackson , Navarre Beach, Fla., Carol Toney, Baton Rouge, and Barbara McKinney, Houston; and five sons, Donald Hoffman Jr., Ventress, John Hoffman, Grenada, Miss., Ralph Hoffman, New Market, N.H., David Hoffman, Navarre Beach, Fla., and Mark Hoffman, Baton Rouge. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Doug, Jake, Meagan, Mathew, Nathan, Patrick, Caleb, Jonathan, Kyle, Sydney, Jessica and Hunter. He is also survived by a sister, Gloria Lina, Houma; and a brother, Harvey Hoffman, Hammond. Preceded in death by a sister, Lorraine Day; two brothers, Leon Hoffman, and his twin, Ronald Hoffman; father, Leon Hoffman Sr.; and mother, Theres Hoffman. He was a longtime computer and aviation enthusiast and enjoyed cooking and barbecues for family and friends.
JOHNSON, ALBERTHA "BOOGIE"
Owner of Johnson Beauty Salon, she died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001, at Woman's Hospital. Visiting at Good Citizens Mortuary, Plaquemine, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. Wake services at St. Matthew Baptist Church, Warren Street, Plaquemine, at 7 p.m. Friday. Religious services at the church at noon Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Nolan Carlin, pastor. interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by two sisters and three brothers-in-law, Faye and Lewis Williams, Edna and James Price, and Lawrence Pannia; eight nieces, Jacqueline Gordon, Jeanotic Green, Wanda and Danielle Crawford, Deborah Washington , Lisa Maracalin, Shalanda Willis and Katina Price; a nephew, Randall Paul Williams; a godchild, Rosaland Johnson ; and other relatives and friends.
JOSEPH-DOLLY, LELA PEARL
A private duty nurse with Healthcare, she died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001, at University Medical Center, Jackson , Miss. She was 64 and a member of Promise Land Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Elsia Kelson Scott and Samuel Joseph Proctor; stepfather, Elmo Scott; a daughter, Antonia (Tanya Dolly) Rucker; and husband, Ramsey Paul Joseph. Survivors include five sons, Samuel Dolly, Vicksburg, Miss., Arie Dolly, St. Gabriel, Robert L. Joseph and the Rev. Phillip Joseph, both of Port Allen, and Lionel Joseph, Baton Rouge; five daughters, Elsia D. Carey, Patricia L. Hatcher and Mary M. Dolly, all of Baton Rouge, Pearl E. Proctor, Vicksburg, and Willie Mae Honore, Port Allen; a goddaughter, Alicia S Hawkins, Baton Rouge; a foster daughter, Paula R. Grayson, Vicksburg; a stepbrother, James V. Rice, Jackson , Miss.; two special friends, Ceola Tolliver and Henderson Williams, both of Vicksburg; 26 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services at Promise Land Baptist Church, Baton Rouge, at noon Saturday, with the Rev. Perry Wright officiating. interment in Thomas Chapel Cemetery, Sunshine Road, Baton Rouge.
KELLER, SR. JOSEPH VALMOND
A retired welder with Delta Southern and a native of French Settlement, he died at 12:55 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001. He was 87 and a resident of Livingston. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post 254. Visiting was at Welsh Funeral Home, Gonzales, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Visitation at St. Joseph Catholic Church, French Settlement, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. James Kinkaid and Deacon Jimmy Little. interment in church cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Joseph Keller III, Jarrod Keller, Jeremy Keller, Gerald Dencausse and Mike Barlow, and great-grandsons, Roger Bourque Jr. and Billy Trabeau Jr. Survived by his son, a twin, Joseph V. Keller Jr., Gonzales; a daughter, Blanche Julian "Julie" Aucoin Picou, Gonzales; twin brother, Eugene Keller, French Settlement; a sister, Bernice Daigle, Gonzales; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Wentz Keller; a daughter, Helen Keller Poth; parents, Edmond and Julienne Schexnaider Keller; four brothers, Desire, Penny, Eba and Thomas Keller; and two sisters, Fannie Keller and Edmonia Keller LeBlanc . The family extends their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Patty Dencausse and Hospice of Louisiana for the unfaltering dedication and care extended to their beloved dad.
