Obituaries from the January 25 paper.
Lorraine Clark
Funeral services for Lorriane S. Clark will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 306 Booker St., DeQuincy. Visitation will be at the church from 9 a.m. until time of service.
Mrs. Clark, 67, of DeQuincy died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012 in Texas.
Wilbur Comeaux, Jr.
Wilbur Joseph Comeaux Jr., 75, a native of Jennings, and resident of Orange, Tex., died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at Jefferson Nursing and Rehabilitation in Beaumont, Tex.
He loved fishing, going to church and sitting on his front porch. He also loved visiting and meeting new people. He will be remembered for always having a smile on his face.
He was the son of the late Wilbur Comeaux Sr. and the late Beaulah (Langley) Comeaux.
He is survived by his five daughters, Aleta Reeves and husband L. J. of Topsy, Cynthia Hubert of Jennings, Elizabeth Ann Sandoval of Orange, Tex., Jean "Blondie" Richard of Jennings, and Rosa Ramirez of Orange, Tex.; one sister, Gloria Sarver of Pittsburg, Pa.; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, wife of 40 years, Iris Schmitt Comeaux; one daughter, Ramona Guillot; and two grandsons, William "Billy" Cole and Joseph "Joey" Cole.
Arrangements were handled by Christensen Funeral Home in DeQuincy.
The family received friends and family Monday, Jan. 16, from 5 until 9 p.m. and Tuesday, Jan. 17, from 9 until 10 a.m. at the First United Pentecostal Church in Orange, Tex.
Funeral service were held Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 10 a.m. at the First United Pentecostal Church in Orange, Tex. Pastor Gary Wheeler officiated. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange, Tex.
(Paid Memorial)
Lynn Patterson
Lynn Dale Patterson, 67, passed away Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 in a local hospital.
He was a native of DeQuincy and a member of Eastern Heights Baptist Church. He worked as a conductor for Union Pacific Railroad and as a pipefitter for Local 106.
He loved coon hunting and fishing. He was a cattleman and rancher. He graduated from DeQuincy High School where he was an athlete who excelled in football, baseball, track and basketball and also attended Northwestern State University.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Norma Thompson Patterson of DeQuincy; daughters, Wendy Patterson of DeQuincy; Rhonda Musgrove and husband Jeff of DeQuincy; brother, J. W. Patterson of DeQuincy; sister, Bettie Henagan of DeQuincy; and grandson, Kole Musgrove of DeQuincy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Ovada Patterson; and a sister, Bobbie Kelly.
His services were held Monday, Jan. 23 at 2 p.m. at Eastern Heights Baptist Church. Rev. Chris Jeffus and Rev. Jimmy Clark officiated. Burial was in Perkins Cemetery.
Visitation was held Sunday, Jan. 22, from 5-9 p.m.; Monday, Jan. 23 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Hixson-Snider Funeral Home. Visitation continued from 1 p.m. until service time at the church.
A special thanks to Justin Grant Wilkins for his love for Lynn and Norma.
Words of comfort may be shared by the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com
(Paid Memorial)
Allen Spears
Allen H. Spears, 93, of DeQuincy died peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012 at his home surrounded by family and friends with this precious wife of 65 years holding his hand.
Allen was born Mar. 17, 1918 to parents Lidge and Eliza Amanda Arledge Spears.
He was preceded in death by his parents; as well as his brothers and sisters, Orelia Burkes, Lee Spears, C. D. Spears, Floyd Spears, Odessa Radley and Iva Marie Franks.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Imogene (Gene) Robinson Spears, whom he married on July 10, 1946; 10 nephews; 16 nieces and numerous great nephews and nieces.
Allen served in the United States Army as a young man and in 1944 he, Leonard Franks, M. B. Franks and Lee Spears formed a partnership for the well-remembered business of Franks and Spears.
He also was a welder for Cities Service and Brown and Root but his pride and joy was his wife and his farm. He will be remembered for his cows, hay, watermelons and oranges.
Allen was a faithful and dedicated member of the DeQuincy Church of Christ for 77 years. Services were conducted by Raymond Spears, Ray Hyatt, Don Jackson and T. D. Cardwell with Beulah Land sung by David Buford.
Pallbearers were Daniel Abdalla, Tom Bohannon, Royce Buford, Jimmy Franks, Gerald Spears and Marvin Spears.
Honorary pallbearers were James Ray Franks, Jesse Franks,. Rick Langford and Don Self.
The services were held at the DeQuincy Church of Christ on Friday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. with burial at the Meadows Cemetery in Merryville.
Visitation was held at Christensen Funeral Home, from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday and from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Friday at the church.
In lieu of flowers Allen requested memorials be made to the DeQuincy Church of Christ, Mission Fund, 225 Hall Street, DeQuincy LA 70633
(Paid Memorial)
Lela Clement
Lela Williams Clement, 83, of DeQuincy died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 at the Care Center of DeQuincy.
Private graveside services will be held Thursday, Jan. 26. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Hixson-Snider Funeral Home.
