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Darrell “L’il Poppa” Alexander, 44, a native and resident of Charenton, died Oct. 28 at his residence following a short illness.
Visitation will be Friday from noon until 2:30 p.m. and again Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Jones Funeral Home chapel in Franklin.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Charenton with interment in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his mother, Selena Alexander of Charenton; his companion, Mary Ann Polidore of Franklin; three brothers, Jules Alexander of Austin, Texas , Verdice Alexander of Charenton and Earl Alexander of Baldwin; six sisters, Mary Ann Robinson and Ophelia Lowes, both of Port Arthur, Texas , Martha Armelin, Carlix Randle and Penny Alexander, all of Charenton, and Sandra Bourgeois of Jackson ville, Fla.
He was preceded in death by his father, two children, and one sister.
Jones Funeral Home of Franklin is in charge of arrangements.
Richard “Crick” Wooters III
Jan. 30, 1930 – Nov. 4, 2004
Richard John “Crick” Wooters III, 74, a lifelong resident of Morgan City, died of natural causes Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, at his residence in Morgan City. He was a member of Pharr Chapel United Methodist Church in Morgan City.
Crick will always be remembered as a quiet man that was set in his ways. Best described as “good as gold,” Crick would often times put others ahead of himself. He loved people and worried often about his family. He was truly a man of sacrifice. He loved to travel, and take quiet rides for times of solace and reflection. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him and each life that he touched in his own special way.
He was the son of the late Richard Wooters and the late Virginia Anslum Wooters.
He is survived by a sister-in-law, Judy Wooters Giroir, and her husband, Billy, of Morgan City; a brother-in-law, Melvin Arceneaux of Morgan City; two nieces, Lana Domino and her husband, Don, of Morgan City, and Alida Vinning and her husband, Kirt, of Patterson; five nephews, Mike Arceneaux and his wife, Bunnie, of Ft. Myers, Fla., Larry Arceneaux and his wife, Janet, of Labelle, Fla., and Mark Arceneaux and his wife, Donna, Joed Wooters and Nathan Wooters, all of Morgan City; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; and a very special and loyal friend, Joe Voisin.
Pallbearers to serve will be Joed Wooters, Nathan Wooters, Aaron Arceneaux, Jason Arceneaux, Jude Domino and Chris Domino.
Honorary pallbearer to serve will be Joe Voisin.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Herman Wooters and Aubrey Wooters; and one sister, Evanna Wooters Arceneaux.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004. Funeral services will be at Twin City Funeral Home at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004, with the Rev. Jeff Conner officiating. interment will be in the Morgan City Cemetery.
Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City has been entrusted with arrangements.
Ruth Boothe Hinkle
Oct. 31, 1911 – Nov. 4, 2004
Ruth Boothe Hinkle, 93, a native of Harrisonburg and resident of Berwick, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, at her daughter’s residence in Chacahoula. She was a member of Word of Life Family Church in Patterson.
Ruth loved life and the many pleasures life has to offer. She loved sewing.
Ruth lived her life for her family, always putting her family first and teaching them all that she could about how to be the best that they could be. She loved her God and her church. Nothing in this life was more dear to her than her relationship with Jesus Christ.
She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her, and each life she touched in her own special way. Her life can easily be summed up in this manner:
She was the daughter of the late Charles Boothe and the late Willie Stutson Boothe.
She is survived by her two daughters, Gracie Kendall of Chacahoula and Carolyn Dupuy and her husband, Merrill, of Berwick, owners of “plus Signs” in Morgan City; three sons, Willie C. Hinkle and his wife, Nora, of Bayou Vista, Donald P. Hinkle of Morgan City and Ronald “Kenny” Hinkle of Bayou Vista; 19 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of over 69 years, Charles W. Hinkle; two daughters, Bessie Nosworthy and Enola Beard; one son, Charles L. Hinkle; and numerous brothers and sisters.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004. Funeral services will be at Twin City Funeral Home at noon Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004, with the Rev. Robert Eastwood officiating. interment will be at Morgan City Cemetery.
Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City has been entrusted with arrangements.
Viva Dee Peveto, 69, was a lifelong resident of Berwick. Mrs. Peveto was born to the late Adam Francis and Pearl Cram Francis on July 22, 1935. Viva Dee went to her heavenly reward Nov. 5, 2004.
She lived her life with abundant passion. Each day of her life was a reflection of Deuteronomy 6:5: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” Viva Dee knew her life was not her own and that it belonged to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
She was a pillar of strength at First Assembly of God where, under the direction of the Holy Spirit, she taught Sunday School for 15 years.
In this lady of wisdom, her family and friends would seek and find wise counsel and guidance for their lives whether they asked for it or not.
Viva Dee was a marvelous cook since the age of 16. Her main ingredient in each of her taste-tempting delights would be the enduring love she had for her family. Viva Dee so enjoyed preparing for these feasts. Under each plate would be an exquisite tablecloth handcrafted by Mrs. Peveto and a dining encounter comparable to nothing you would have tasted before.
She enjoyed relaxing with a good book. She also had an amazing sense of fashion and was a relentless bargain hunter. Viva Dee will be remembered as having a smile that would bring comfort and peace to everyone she would encounter. She will be sadly missed by all those who were made better by knowing this wonderful lady.
Viva Dee is survived by her husband of 52 loving years, Raymond Peveto of Berwick; one son, Keith Peveto of West Monroe; one daughter, Donnasue Peveto of Morgan City; one sister, Dahlia Campbell of Baton Rouge; and one granddaughter, Deanna Peveto of Swartz.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Pearl Francis; and four brothers, Jerald Francis, Adam Francis Jr., Percy Francis and Eddie Francis.
A time of reflection and remembrance was observed Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004, at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., resuming today from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at First Assembly of God Church in Berwick.
A Home-going Celebration was held at the church commencing at 10 a.m. today by Rev. Lloyd Boudloche. She was laid to rest in the Berwick Cemetery.
Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City was placed in charge of the arrangements.
Frank Joseph Menard, 58, a native of Morgan City and resident of DeRidder since 1983, died Thursday in Morgan City.
He previously worked as a production operator for Superior Oil of Morgan City.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in DeRidder. He was buried in Beauregard Cemetery
in DeRidder.
He is survived by his wife, Loretta Menard of DeRidder; two sons, Robert Wills and Frank Joseph “Two” Menard II, both of DeRidder; a daughter, Crystal Johnson of DeRidder; two brothers, Howard Menard and Kenneth Menard, both of Kaplan; eight sisters, Florence Landry of Bayou L’Ourse, Florine Rockenbeaugh and Ela Harrington, both of Patterson, Mable Menard and Lucille Barras, both of St. Martinville, Agnes Foti of New Iberia, Rida Hollier of Kaplan and Nola Menard of Henry; and six grandchildren.
Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder was in charge of arrangements.
Rudolph “Buck” Peter Lodrigue
Sept. 9, 1921 – Nov. 5, 2004
Rudolph “Buck” Peter Lodrigue, 83, a native of Berwick and resident of Bayou Vista, died Friday, Nov. 5, 2004, at Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City. He was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He was also a member of the St. Mary Parish AARP and the American Legion.
Described by his children as “The best Dad in the world,” Buck had a heart that gave much love and understanding.
He loved life and the pleasures life had to offer. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, trapping, shrimping and crabbing. He had a great sense of humor and loved to play practical jokes on people. Kids clung to his wit, humor and the ability he had to make them laugh.
He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed the time he played checkers with them. Buck served his country proudly during World War II. He served in France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany. He gave fire orders, set range and cease fire orders. He fought in the battle of Bastogne and was a part of the second wave of Normandy at Omaha Beach.
Out of 165 men in his company, Buck would be one of only five that would return home from the battle.
He was honorably discharged from the military with the rank of corporal on Oct. 31, 1945.
After returning home from the war, Buck would find himself beginning a new and exciting chapter of his honorable life. On June 22, 1946, he married the love of his life and companion of over 58 years, Elaine Marie LaHoste. Together they would live a life of love, honor, dedication and strong conviction.
Buck was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him, and each life that he touched in his own special way.
He was the son of the late Adolphe Lodrigue and the late Erenestine Billiot Lodrigue.
He is survived by one daughter, Carol Francis and her husband, Hubert, of Bayou Vista; one son, Rodney Charles Lodrigue and his wife, Anna, of Morgan City; three sisters, Eula Smith of Houma, Theresa Romero and Melva Deen, both of Berwick; two brothers, Collins Lodrigue of Centerville, and Charles Lodrigue and his wife, Cecile, of Morgan City; six grandchildren, Dayna Duay Dugas, Lisa Duay Rader, Dana “Bubba” Duay, Daren Lodrigue, Alisha Lodrigue and Clifton Lodrigue; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers to serve will be Hubert Francis, Dana “Bubba” Duay, Daren Lodrigue, Clifton Lodrigue, Anthony Hensgens and Ronny LaHoste.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of over 58 years, Elaine LaHoste Lodrigue; and one brother, Corbet Lodrigue.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 2004, with a rosary to be said at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Funeral services will be at Twin City Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004, with Father Josh Rodrigue officiating. Burial will be at the Berwick Mausoleum with full military services by the East St. Mary Funeral Squad.
Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City has been entrusted with the arrangements.
George L. Carter, 60, a native of DeQuincy and resident of Morgan City, died Thursday at 7:35 a.m. at his residence.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Railroad Avenue Church of Christ in Morgan City.
Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the Community Cemetery
in DeQuincy.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce A. Carter of Morgan City; three sons, Andrettal Carter of Port Allen, Derek Carter of Morgan City and Leon Simmons of Patterson; one daughter, Derika Gray of Raceland; three brothers, Gerald Carter, Calvin Carter and John Carter, all of DeQuincy; and 11 grandchildren.
Jones Funeral Home in Morgan City is in charge of arrangements.
Brother George Leonard Carter Sr., a native of DeQuincy and a resident of Morgan City, was born on Nov. 15, 1943, to the late Van B. and Grace Allen Carter in DeQuincy.
He departed this life on Nov. 4, 2004, at 6:30 a.m. at his residence.
Brother Carter was baptized in 1977 at the Railroad Avenue Church of Christ by the late Johnnie Dardar Sr., where he remained faithful until his health failed.
Brother Carter was also a United States Army Veteran.
During his healthy years, Brother Carter shared his sports expertise by coaching Biddy Basketball and umpiring Dixie Youth and high school baseball. He loved every sport and loved teaching children. He had a great sense of humor and a loving heart that touched everyone he came in contact with in some way.
He leaves to cherish so many precious memories, his loving wife, Joyce; one daughter, Derika (Jason) Gray of Raceland; four sons, Andre (Lisa) Hal of Port Allen, Derek (Stephanie) Carter of Morgan City, Leon (Pamela) Simmons of Patterson, and Darwin Wiggins of Franklin; four brothers, Gerald (Barbara) Carter, Calvin Carter and Scott Grant, both of DeQuincy, and John Edward Carter of Lake Charles; nine grandsons, Erik, Denzel, Jermane, Andre Jr., Dexter, Dylon, Traylon, Jordan and Nykese; five granddaughters, Jaylah, Tyquencia, Alancia, Shanquil and Catherine; his stepmother, Laura Mae Carter; three godchildren, Kayla, Ewa and Michael; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Van Beuragard and Grace Allen Carter; one sister, Myrtle Elaine Scott; and one son, George Carter Jr.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Railroad Avenue Church of Christ in Morgan City.
Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the Community Cemetery
in DeQuincy.
Jones Funeral Home in Morgan City is in charge of arrangements.
