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LINCOLN BASS
Lincoln Bass, 72, of DeRidder, La., died Sept. 6, 2000 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Gravel Hill Baptist Church in Cravens, La., with burial at Gravel Hill Cemetery under the direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home in DeRidder. Visitation will be today until time of service at the church.
A native of Cravens, he lived in Cravens before moving to DeRidder 13 years ago, was a retired Calcasieu Paper Company machine supervisor and was a World War II U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Mickie Bass of DeRidder; sons, Lance Bass of Cravens, S.M. Willis Jr. of Albuquerque, N.M., Donnie Willis of Caldwell, Ronnie Willis of Lafayette, La., and Mackey Willis of DeRidder; daughters, Karen Elliott of Shawnee, Okla., Bonnie Smith of DeRidder, Sharon Cryer of Otis, La., Patty Midkiff and Cindy Teasley, both of Leesville, LeeAnn Richmond of Burkeville and Cheryl Fletcher of Converse, La.; brothers, Coy J. Bass of Cravens, Zealie Johnson of Austin and D.C. Willis of Dry Creek, La.; sisters, Tressie Lea Pelt of Cravens and Marie Monroe of Glenmora, La.; 32 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
OLIVER ‘TOOTER’ BRYAN
Oliver "Tooter’’ Bryan, 50, of Lufkin died Sept. 5, 2000 at his residence.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Trinity Baptist Church in Broaddus with burial at Broaddus Cemetery under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine.
A native of Nacogdoches, he lived in Lufkin several years and was a pipeline construction worker.
Survivors include daughters, Mary Louise Bryan and Vicki Lynn Bryan, both of Lufkin; sisters, Gloria Kyle Purvis of Lufkin, and Margie Bryan Jones and Jeannie Williams, both of Broaddus; and stepmother, Helen Bryan of Broaddus.
ROSE BRYAN
Rose Bryan, 72, of San Augustine County died Sept. 5, 2000 in Hemphill.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Yellow Ridge Baptist Church in San Augustine County with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine.
A native of Nacogdoches, she lived in San Augustine County many years and was a homemaker.
Survivors include daughters, Tina Crowson and Teresa Bryan, both of Broaddus; son, Joe Pena of Tatum; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
ERNESTINE L. CAIN
Ernestine L. Cain, 81, of Cleveland died Sept. 5, 2000 at her residence.
A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Cleveland Memorial Park under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
A lifelong resident of Cleveland, she was founder of Stancil Memorial Park.
Survivors include her husband, Rudolph Cain of Cleveland; sons, Sam B. Love Jr. of Conroe and Ernest S. Love of Huntsville; and five grandchildren.
CARLENA JANES CLEMENT
Carlena Janes Clement, 78, of Lafayette, La., died Sept. 6, 2000.
A Mass of Christian burial will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. Friday with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m., also from 8 a .m. Saturday to time of service at the funeral home.
A native of Woodville, she lived in Lafayette many years and was retired co-owner and operator of Clement Harley Davidson and Honda.
Survivors include her son, Jesse D. Clement Jr. of Cheyenne, Wyo.; daughters, Carolyn Ann Hernandez of Duson, La., and Donna Fontenot of Lafayette; sister, Margie Peace of Liberty; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Suite 200, Lafayette, La. 70503.
DAVE COX
Dave Cox, 52, of Beaumont died Sept. 2, 2000 in Beaumont.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Sunday at Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home with cremation at Beaumont Haven of Rest Crematory.
A native of Iowa, he lived in Beaumont 20 years and was an electrical lineman.
Survivors include his wife, Glenda Cox of Beaumont; sons, John Verrett and Rick Haire, both of Beaumont; brothers, Bob Cox and Keith Cox, both of Florida; sisters, Lisa Cox of California and Kathy Cox of Florida; and one grandchild.
JESSE ‘JOE’ CROCKETT
Jesse "Joe’’ Crockett, 89, of Buna died Sept. 2, 2000 at Pine Arbor Nursing Home.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church in Buna with burial at Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Coleman Funeral Home in Silsbee. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. Saturday to time of service at the church.
A lifelong resident of Jasper County, he was retired from Kirby Lumber Co.
Survivors include daughters, Inez Rogers, Jessie M. Maple, Jewelene Bell and Imogene Whitaker, all of Beaumont, Betty Johnson and Annette McCain, both of Buna, and Diedra James of Houston; sons, Eddie Crockett of Buna, Willie Crockett of Seattle and Mike Crockett of Lake Charles; sisters, Verna Land of Oakland, Calif., and Justine Ross of Hot Springs, Ark.; 28 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
GENE WALLACE DOSS
Gene Wallace Doss, 70, of Hemphill died Sept. 5, 2000 at his residence.
Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill with burial at Isaac Low Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
A native of Fort Worth and a former resident of Dallas, he lived in Hemphill 15 years and was retired from Western Electric and AT&T in management.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Jean Doss of Hemphill; son, Gary Gene Doss of Port Huron, Mich.; daughter, Terrie Jean Hill of Sugar Land; sister, Wanda Jones of Fort Worth; and five grandchildren.
ROSIA LEA DUBOSE
Rosia Lea Dubose, 79, of Dayton died Sept. 6, 2000 at her residence.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton with burial at San Jacinto Memorial Park in Houston. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
A native of Haleyville, Ala., she lived in Dayton many years and had worked for American Can Co.
Survivors include her daughter, Velma Stanley of Baytown; son, Bob Childress of Midland; sisters, Gladys Davidson of Artesia, N.M, and Marie and Zetta Mae, both of Haleyville; five grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
RUFUS ‘RUDY’ WILDER DUKE
Rufus "Rudy’’ Wilder Duke, 75, of Lockhart died Aug. 27, 2000 in Lockhart.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at McCurdy Funeral Home in Lockhart.
A native of Austin and a former resident of Beaumont, he lived in Lockhart several years, was a retired ironworker and a World War II U.S. Navy veteran.
Survivors include his sister, Dorothy Duke Johnson of McMahon; nieces, great-niece; and great-great-niece and nephew.
GLADYS ‘NANNIE’ MILDRED COPE EASON
Gladys "Nannie’’ Mildred Cope Eason, 86, of Nederland died Sept. 6, 2000 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont with burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
A native of St. Louis, Mo., she was a longtime resident of Nederland and a homemaker.
Survivors include her son, Jimmie Suggs of Vidor; sisters, Doris Krebs of Vidor and Ruth Wilson of Longview; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
ALLINE FOUNTAIN
Alline Fountain, 92, of Merryville, La., died Sept. 6, 2000 at her residence.
Funeral will be at 4 p.m. Friday at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, La., with burial at Merryville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Friday to time of service at the funeral home.
A lifelong resident of Merryville, she was a retired Merryville General Hospital nurses aide.
Survivors include her daughter, Elsie Kelly of Merryville; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
PATRIC JOHN ‘DOC’ GRIFFIN
Patric John "Doc’’ Griffin, 52, of Beaumont died Sept. 3, 2000 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital.
A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard’s Mortuary in Beaumont.
A native of Delhi, N.Y., he lived in Beaumont 20 years, was an Olin Chemical operator and was a Vietname War U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include his son, Daniel Patric Griffin of College Station; daughter, Sandra Jeanne Griffin of Herkimer, N.Y.; mother, Mary Lou Lee of Pompton Plains, N.J.; brothers, Warren Lee of Pompton Plains and Chris Lee of Lincoln Park, N.J.; and sister, Karen Decker of Delhi.
BETTYE A. HURST
Bettye A. Hurst, 73, of Beaumont died Sept. 6, 2000 at her residence.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church with burial at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s Mortuary in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the mortuary.
A native of Austin and a longtime resident of Beaumont, she was a Spa International general manager and owner.
Survivors include her husband, Cy Hurst of Beaumont; sons, Don James of Houston, Skip James of Orange and Mark Hurst of Gainesville, Ga.; daughter, Lynda Saxton of Seabrook; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
CARRIE RHODES LOFTIN
Carrie Rhodes Loftin, 96, of Kountze died Sept. 5, 2000 at Kountze Nursing Center.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Broussard’s Mortuary in Kountze with burial at Holly Grove Cemetery in Holly Grove. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the mortuary.
A native of Holly Grove, she lived in Kountze many years and was a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughter, Evelyn Drumheller of Kountze; son, Charles Aubrey Loftin of Kountze; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
