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KERN, MILDRED ANN GESSER
A resident of Plaquemine, she died at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2001, at her daughter's residence in Plaquemine. She was 86 and a native of Loreauville. Memorial Mass at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Plaquemine, at 1 p.m. Monday, celebrated by the Rev. Dean Martin. Survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Jackie and Seth Sumrall, Morgan City, and Geralyn and Obie Watts, Plaquemine; two sisters, Mag Wimberly, Carencro, and May LeBlanc , New Iberia; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Lee Roy Kern; a son, John Kern; an infant daughter, Diane Kern; an infant son, Robert; parents, Emile and Ouida Boutte Gesser; and two brothers, Herman and Wallace Gesser. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, where she formerly served as a Eucharistic minister, minster to the sick and member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas. She was a former nursing home and Hospice volunteer. Memorial donations can be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Plaquemine, or Hospice of Baton Rouge, 9063 Siegan Lane, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70810. Special thanks to Dr. Bryan Bienvenu, Our Lady of the Lake fifth floor oncology staff and Hospice of Baton Rouge, especially, nurse Nerissa.
KIMBALL, WANDA MARIE
A beloved friend, sister and aunt, she died Monday, May 14, 2001, in Baton Rouge. She was born April 22, 1942, in Alexandria, and grew up in Lafayette. She graduated from University of Southwestern Louisiana and had been a resident of Baton Rouge for the past 23 years. She served as a volunteer, and later as a staff member, with Battered Women's Program in Baton Rouge. She is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Beverly Kimball; a sister, Marilyn Kimball; two nephews, Billy "Bebo" Doré and Stephen Kimball; and two nieces, Kim Prejean and Kelli Berges, all of Lafayette; and numerous beloved friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Ella B. Kimball; and by her dear friends, Ed "Bud" Dugas and Sharon Rocheford. Memorial services at Unity Church of Christianity, 15255 Old Jefferson Highway, at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 2001, conducted by the Rev. Jan Mahannah Moskus. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a selected charity.
KRAMER, SR. RICHARD CARL
A pipe fitter with Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local 198 and a resident of Prairieville, he died at 2:20 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2001, in Baton Rouge. He was 50 and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Visiting at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Monday. Religious services at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St. Amant, at 10 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Bob Stine. interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Annie J. Kramer, Prairieville; mother, Elma Templet Kramer Simoneaux, Sorrento; three daughters and three sons-in-law, Deney and Ralph Parker, Prairieville, Chantel and James Griffith, Watson, and Dannay and Ken Bourgeois, Prairieville; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Shawn Kramer, Prairieville, Richard C. Jr. and Lisa Kramer, Theodore, Ala., and Tweed and Laura Almond, Dutchtown; three sisters, Carolyn Wilson, Ocala, Fla., Patricia Wolfe, French Settlement, and Donna Abbott, Sorrento; three brothers, Butch Dupuy, Prairieville, John Kramer Jr., Gonzales, and Dennis Kramer, Central; and 11 grandchildren, Charles, Robert, DeWaynne, Zachary, Gina, Sebastian, Ryan, Memorie, Dylan, Seth and Sarah Grace. Preceded in death by his father, John W. Kramer Sr. Pallbearers will be Terry Molea, Ronnie Melancon, Kirk Carpenter, Louis LeBlanc , Steve Cormier and John Maranto Jr. Honorary pallbearer is Marc Kramer.
LUCAS, EUNICE ZENN
A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt and a homemaker and resident of Zachary, she died Thursday, June 14, 2001, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 94 and a native of Lindsay. Visiting at Winnfield Funeral Home, 7221 Plank Road, from 5 p.m. until religious services at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Lucius O'Connor. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Wednesday. interment in Southern Memorial Gardens. Survived by a daughter, Rosemary Lucas Stacia, Baton Rouge; a son and daughter-in-law, Bernard and Hilda Lucas, Baton Rouge; a sister, Edna Balls, Beaumont, Texas ; a daughter-in-law, Evelyn Lucas, Oakland, Calif.; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Willis Zenn; her husband, Henry Lucas; two daughters, Marion Parks and Naomi Lucas; three brothers and a sister.
LUCAS, WINIFRED MURPHY
A retired interior designer and owner of Winifred Lucas Interiors, she died Wednesday, June 13, 2001, at 4 p.m. after a prolonged illness. She was 91, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of St. Gabriel. She was preceded in death by her husband, James N. Lucas; her parents, John Barrett Murphy and Eleanor Prescott Murphy; and eight brothers and sisters. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Charles S. Williamson III and Mrs. Joseph H. Gammill, both of Baton Rouge; her niece and adopted daughter, Mrs. Stanley Sporny of Hunnington, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Charles E. Henry Jr., Samuel Lucas Henry, Warren Prescott Henry and Laure Payton Henry; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Visiting at St. Joseph Cathedral from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Monday, celebrated by the Rev. Frank M. Uter. interment in Roselawn Memorial Park. In 1948, she opened her business, Winifred Lucas Interiors. She was a member of the American Institute of Decorators and the American Society of Interior Designers, to which she was elected a life member in 1984. She was actively involved with the LSU School of Interior Design and was recognized by the design industry on many occasions, receiving the Brown and Damaré Award in 1979. In 1997, Gov. Mike Foster presented her with the Governor's Award for her life dedication and contributions to the design profession nationally and to the state of Louisiana . She was a member of The Colonial Dames XVII Century, The Dames of the Magna Carta and The Louisiana Colonials. Pallbearers will be Earl J. Savoie, Thompson M. Wallace, Ben R. Franklin III, Thomas Michael Murphy, William Gamill, Joseph Prescott Murphy, Murphy J. Foster III and James Crow Murphy III. Honorary pallbearers are Donelson T. Caffery of Franklin, William D. Ray, Gov. Murphy J. Foster, William Ross Little Sr. of Franklin, Charles S. Williamson of California, George E. Williamson of Utah, Burgin Barrousse, L. Allen Anderson, John Coleman of Franklin, Dan Bouligny of Lafayette, Phillip Jackson , Marvin Owen and J. David McNeill.
MARSHALL, ETHEL MAE JACKSON
"Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord...that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them."--Rev. 14:13. A retired teacher from Franklin Parish School Board and a resident of Winnsboro, she entered into eternal rest at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2001, at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. A native of Baton Rouge, she was a graduate of Southern Lab High School and received bachelor and master of education degrees from Southern University. She taught English for 32 years at Franklin Parish Training School, Franklin High School and Ward III High School. Following her retirement, she served as secretary for the School Board for 12 years. She was a Golden Soror of Alpha Kappa Alpha and a member of Zeta Phi Omega chapter in Monroe. She also served on the board of trustees for Council on Aging and Franklin Parish Credit Union. She was a founding member of Modern Matron's Club in Winnsboro. Visitation at Richardson Funeral Home, 1001 Bosworth St., Winnsboro, from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, 926 Bosworth St., Winnsboro, at 11 a.m. Monday, the Rev. Herman E. Harris officiating. interment in Southern Memorial Gardens, 3021 Blount Road, Baton Rouge, at 4 p.m. Monday. Survived by her husband of 47 years, Solon Marshall, Winnsboro; a son and daughter-in-law, Terrence S. and Sharon J. Marshall, Baton Rouge; a daughter, Deidre Marshall, Dallas; two grandchildren, Terrika Marshall and Terrence Marshall Jr.; two sisters, Willia Beatrice J. Simmons and Constance J. LaBeaux; a brother-in-law, Murry L. LaBeaux; and a niece, Iris S. Alexander, all of Baton Rouge; a nephew and his wife, Willie Jackson III and Monique, Seattle; two great-nieces, Ivanna Thais Alexander, Silver Spring, Md., and Vanessa Jackson , Seattle; and other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Willie Sr. and Minnie Stevenson Jackson ; a brother, the Rev. Willie Jackson Jr.; and a great-niece, DeApril LaClaire Alexander.
MILES, GILSPREEN
A native and resident of White Castle, she died Thursday, June 14, 2001, at her home. She was 56. Visitation at Roscoe Mortuary, 58635 Meriam St., Plaquemine, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Wake services at Greater Progressive Baptist Church, White Castle, at 7 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. J. Williams. Funeral services at the church at 1 p.m. Monday. interment in St. Paul Cemetery, White Castle. She is survived by a daughter, Nawieta Miles; a son, Nigel Miles; her mother, Amy Miles; four sisters, Australia and Stephanie Miles, Veary O'Bear and Corelia Verret; four brothers, Eugene Jr., Felton, Monroe and Gary Miles; and a host of other close relatives and friends.
POLLARD, SR. DENNIS CHARLES
A resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 8:10 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2001. He was 59 and a native of New Orleans. He was the beloved husband of Jill Marie Pollard; father and father-in-law of Dennis C. Jr. and Donna Pollard, Dawnell and Mark Anders and Erin M. Kilpatrick; son of Sonia Emily Callahan and the late William Pollard; brother of James Pollard, Patty P. Culver and the late Peter Pollard; grandfather of Blake, Elizabeth and Brittany Pollard, Eve Anders and Jordan M. Kilpatrick; and fishing companion of Teddy Bear Pollard. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend memorial services at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, 2806 W. Airline Highway, LaPlace, at 1:30 p.m. Monday. Visiting at the funeral home from noon until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice Care of Louisiana , 3801 Canal St., Suite 401, New Orleans, LA 70119.
RATCLIFF, SR. CHARLES R.
A loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, he passed into eternal life at 3 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2001, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 71, a resident of Greenwell Springs and a native of Brookhaven, Miss. He was a retired inspector with the city-parish and former owner of Ratcliff and LeBlanc Inc. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday and after 1 p.m. Monday. Religious services in the funeral home chapel at 3 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Joe Ratcliff and the Rev. Ellen Monteguedo. interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived by his wife, Millie H. Ratcliff; two daughters and a son-in-law, Linda and Bill E. Brogan Sr., Holden, and Jeni S. Gautreaux, Baton Rouge; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles R. II and Cindy Ratcliff, Baker; a sister, Nellie M. Kimble, Collins, Miss.; two brothers, the Rev. Joe Ratcliff, Collins, and David Ratcliff Jr., Bay St. Louis, Miss.; 10 grandchildren, Bill E. Brogan II, Lanya B. Sticker, Christine M. Brogan, Joshua C.B. Brogan, Kristofer T. Harvey, Jennifer J. Harvey, Emily C. Harvey, Cori R. Badeaux, Charles R. "Chip" Ratcliff III and Clint J. Ratcliff; a great-grandson, Bill E. "Trey" Brogan III; and a lifetime friend, Jim Fountain Sr. Pallbearers will be grandsons. He was a member of Magnolia United Methodist Church. The family extends special thanks to Dr. Faruqui and Dr. Adhami.
ROBERTSON, DON RANDALL
A pharmacist surveyor with Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, he died at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2001, at Summit Hospital. He was 50, a resident of Greenwell Springs and a native of Central. Visiting was at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Visiting was in the funeral home chapel from 11 a.m. until religious services at 3 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Don Smith and Ivan Robertson. interment was in Zoar Baptist Church Cemetery. Survived by his wife of 31 years, Rhonda Morgan Robertson, Greenwell Springs; parents, Jewel C. and Millicent Holden Robertson, Central; a daughter, Jessica Robertson, Greenwell Springs; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Seth Robertson, Greenwell Springs, and Ivan Randall and Kelly Robertson, Zachary; grandfather, Stanley Holden, and stepgrandmother, Lucille Holden, Denham Springs; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Gene and Rhonda Marie Robertson, Brusly, Kevin and Liz Robertson, Denham Springs, and Mark Robertson, Central; a sister-in-law, Rollette Marie Morgan Huntsman, Bastrop; three special friends, Ivan Devall, Baton Rouge, Donald Smith, Prairieville, and Skip Chenevert; two grandchildren, Grace and Sage Robertson; and seven nieces and nephews, Wendy and Cindy Robertson, Joshua and Lee Roberts and Justin, Joseph and Angela Robertson. Preceded in death by his grandmother, Dozie Buhler Holden. He was a member of Zoar Baptist Church and Christ Fellowship Church of Prairieville. He was a 1972 graduate of Northeast Louisiana University, Monroe, a member of Louisiana Pharmaceutical Association, and an avid scuba diver, fisherman and deer hunter. Memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211-4196 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 3704, Memphis, TN 38173-9966.
SCARDINA, NICK V.
A retired machinist with Exxon Co. USA and a native and resident of Baton Rouge, he died Saturday, June 16, 2001, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 86. Arrangements pending at Welsh Funeral Home, 6700 Florida Blvd.
SCHEXNAYDER, C. GRACE
A resident of Algiers for the past 30 years, she died Wednesday, June 13, 2001. She was 78 and a native of Paulina. She was the beloved daughter of the late Edgar Schexnayder and the late Noela Frederic Schexnayder; sister of Margery Groteguth, Gloria J. Schexnayder, Dolores Masson, Marilyn Staley, Phyllis Englade, Mary Angela Scallon, Elwood Schexnayder, Ray J. Schexnayder, J. Rogwell Schexnayder and Paul Schexnayder; beloved friend of Marie C. Primm; and is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. She was also preceded in death by two nephews and a grand-niece. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend funeral services at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 3101 Eton St., New Orleans, at 1:30 p.m. Monday. Entombment in St. Joseph Mausoleum, Paulina. Visitation at the church after 11:30 a.m. Monday. In lieu of flowers, enrollment of Masses or donations to St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church for missions throughout the world preferred. Mothe Funeral Home Inc. in charge of arrangements.
TAYLOR, THE REV. J. W.
Former pastor of Old Zion Hill in Albany, New Zion Baptist in Covington, Bayou Plaquemine Baptist in Plaquemine and Second Baptist Church in Jackson , he died at 1 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2001, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. His entire life was dedicated to serving the Lord and through his ministry of more than 50 years, many lives were changed. He was 78 and a native and resident of Colyell. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Visiting at Colyell Baptist Church, Colyell, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Jimmy Robertson, the Rev. Delmas Taylor , the Rev. Joe Lisemby and the Rev. Craig Fourke. interment in church cemetery. Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Arwena and L.O. Harper, Colyell; two sons and daughters-in-law, the Rev. Paul Taylor and Jerri Lynn Taylor , Livingston, and the Rev. Raymond Taylor and Marcia Taylor , Clinton; five granddaughters, Jessi, Kara, Lacey and Malori Taylor and Ashley Harper; five grandsons, Brandon, Taylor and Sgt. Jeffery S. Harper, and Jason and Justen Taylor ; a great-granddaughter, Morgan Taylor ; a great-grandson, Easton Taylor ; two brothers, the Rev. Armond D. Taylor , Slayden, Miss., and George Ellis Taylor , Livingston; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Watts Taylor ; a daughter, Lori Taylor ; and his parents, Ellis and Etta Taylor . Pallbearers will be Jason Taylor , Justin Taylor , Jeffery Harper, Brandon Harper, Gaylen Taylor , Garlin Taylor and Jay Lee Taylor . Honorary pallbearers are Taylor Harper and Easton Taylor . He was a member of Colyell Baptist Church and American Legion Post No. 264. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Fairhaven Children's Home in Covington.
