TIMES shreveporttimes.com Veda Mae Powell Roppolo KEITHVILLE, LA Celebration of Life Services for Veda Roppolo, 85, will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 7, 2012, at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will immediately follow in the Centuries Memorial Park, Shreveport, LA. Visitation will be held at Centuries from the hours of 5-8 p.m. on Friday, July 6, 2012.
Veda was born on December 27, 1926 in Punta Gorda, Florida to the late James A. and Polly Parker Powell and was called to her Heavenly home June 3, 2012, in Shreveport, LA. She was employed with the Caddo Parish School Board as a Food Service Manager until her retirement. Mama enjoyed traveling and meals with family and friends. She would tell it like it is yet was there to hold your hand to help see you through.
She loved to laugh and joked about having a gypsy spirit. She was the glue to hold us together. She was our solid ground. She is preceded in death by parents, her husband, Sam Roppolo; her brother, James M. Powell; her daughter, Sandy Roppolo Wilson, her grandson, Randy Powell; and her niece Peggy Powell.
Left to cherish her beautiful memories are her daughters, Marie A. Roppolo Powell and husband Kenneth; Polly A. Roppolo Vergo and husband Joseph and Angela F. Roppolo Badoud and husband Michael; one sister; Zola Loverchio and husband JD, one sister-in-law; Letha F. Powell; 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, along with numerous extended family members and many wonderful friends.
Honoring Veda as pallbearers will be Brian Powell, Ronnie Powell, Chris Wilson, Jason Wilson, David Wilson, Rusty Wilson, Eric Allison, Clint Rivers, Mike Badoud, Kenny Powell, and Joey Vergo. You may share your prayers and condolences with the family by visiting our online register at www.centuriesmemorialfh.com. Centuries Memorial Funeral Home 318-686-4334 Luke Jameson Garmon Shreveport, LA Luke Jameson Garmon, 13 months old, beloved son of James Benjamin "Ben" Garmon and Lori Brotherton Garmon, died peacefully in his home in Shreveport on July 3, 2012. After his courageous battle with Gaucher's Disease, he is now healthy and happy in the arms of Jesus. In his short life, he touched countless hearts with his bravery and incredible love.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 6, at Osborn Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Ellerbe Road Baptist Church. Officiating will be Tracy Graham of Norris Ferry Community Church.
A private family graveside service will be held at Forest Park Cemetery. Luke was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Ferris and Flay Padgett; and great-grandfather, Billy Joe Brotherton. He is survived by his parents, James Benjamin "Ben" Garmon and Lori Brotherton Garmon; maternal grandparents, Joe and Kay Brotherton; paternal grandparents, Janet and Bruce Webb and Jim and Sally Garmon; great-grandparents, James and Ruth Townsend and James and Billie Ruth Garmon and Betty Brotherton; aunt, Leslie Brotherton; uncle, Joshua Garmon; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers will be Joshua Garmon, Seth Thomas, Stephen Townsend and Johnny Webb. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the loving nurses of Sutton Children's PICU and Trinity Home Care and to our church family at Norris Ferry Community Church for your loving care and support.
OSBORNFUNERALHOME.NET 318-865-8426 Mrs. Geneva Jackson SHREVEPORT, of life services for Mrs. Geneva Jackson, 88, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 7,2012 at Brightstar B.C. 3330 Meriwether Rd.
Pastor Joseph Gladney, officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mark Cemetery, Doyline, La. Family hour will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Heavenly Gates.
Mrs. Jackson entered into eternal rest on June 26, 2012 after a lengthy illness. She is survived by 1 daughter Geneva Jackson Ealy, 3 grandchildren; Angela Kelvin)Ealy, Yulonda (Vanek) Love, Lorenzo (Angela) Ealy, 2 brothers; 5 sisters, 4 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Heavenly Gates Funeral Home (318) 222-8010 Daisy A. Pearce Shreveport, LA Funeral services for Mrs.
Daisy M. Pearce will be 11:00 AM, Friday, July 6, 2012 at Boone Funeral Home-Shreveport Chapel. Interment will follow in Forest Park Cemetery East. Officiating will be Chaplain Van Dyke. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:00 to service time on Friday.
Daisy was born April 28, 1923 in Beaumont, Texas to Virginia and Harry Powers, and is now resting in the arms of her Lord and Savior. When WW began, Daisy worked as a sheet metal worker, as many women did during that time. In her free time, she volunteered at the U.S.O in Louisville, KY. She loved helping people so much that she continued to volunteer with Volunteers of America and hospice for as long as she could. Not only will she be remembered for volunteering but also for her artistic talents.
She was always making crafts for family and friends. Preceding Daisy in death was the love of her life and husband David Pearce. She is survived by daughter, Pamela Reid and band Daniel; two sons, Stephen Pearce and wife Ann, and Herbert Pearce; grandchildren, Deb Brown and husband David, Eva Gonzales and husband Martin, Christopher Reid, David Reid and wife Lisa, Benjamin Reid, and Shauna Reid; great-grandchildren, Gavin and Joey Brown, Anthony and Juliana Gonzales, Crystal Reid, Preston Reid, Ethan and Aries Reid and Zach and Jennifer Woods; two brothers, Harry Powers and wife Marilyn, and David Powers and wife Doris; sisters, Carolyn Squires, Frances Higdon, Sarah Humphress and Dottie Roane; and brother-in-law, Milton Pearce and wife Betty. She is also survived by many other family members and close friends. The family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association in lieu of flowers.
Everyone that had the privilege of knowing Daisy will greatly miss her generous and loving spirit. Boone Funeral Home-Shreveport Chapel www.boonefh.com 318-688-5509 Sherry Harville Griffith PLAIN DEALING, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Sherry Harville Griffith, age 63, will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, July 6, 2012, at the Plain Dealing Church of Christ, Plain Dealing, LA, with Bro. Knighton officiating. Interment will follow in Plain Dealing Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home, Plain Dealing, LA.
Visitation will be held Thursday, July 5, 2012 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Bailey Funeral Home, Plain Dealing, LA. Mrs. Griffith was born on July 6, 1948 to L.M. and Peggy Kemp Harville in Shreveport, LA and passed away on July 4, 2012 in Plain Dealing, LA. She was a resident of Plain Dealing, a member of Plain Dealing Church of Christ and was retired from Builder's Custom Cabinets after 15 years of service.
Mrs. Griffith was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. She is survived by her parents; sister, Cathy Hamiter of Sarepta, LA; two daughters, Leigh Ann Brown and husband, Clint of Plain Dealing, LA, Lori Watkins husband, Buddy of Waldo, AR; five grandchildren, Adam DeMoss and wife, Melinda of Plain Dealing, LA, Kyle DeMoss of Plain Dealing, LA, Joshua Walsh of Magnolia, AR, Ragen Thompson of Magnolia, AR, Zachary Brown of Plain Dealing, LA and precious great-grandson, Brodi DeMoss of Plain Dealing, LA Pallbearers will be grandsons, Joshua Walsh, Adam DeMoss, Kyle DeMoss, Zachary Brown and co-workers, Anthony and Alan Presler. Special thanks to her loving family and friends who took care of Sherry. Sign our online guestbook at www.baileyfuneralhome.net.
Bailey Funeral Home Plain Dealing, LA 318-326-4258 WILLS SUCCESSIONS ELDER LAW JOHN E. SETTLE, JR ATTORNEY AT LAW (318) 742-5513 Design YOUR Cremation You Only Get One! Have the funeral service before the cremation takes place Lock in today's prices Self sign the authorization papers Unique Services for Unique Lives? Forest 1201 Park Funeral Louisiana Home Ave. Forest Park Funeral Horne and Cemeteries 318-221-7181 www.eternal-memories.com FRIDAY, JULY 6, 2012 15A Angelo Roppolo SHREVEPORT, LA- A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Angelo Roppolo, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 06, 2012, at St. John Berchmans Cathedral, Shreveport, LA.
Burial will follow at Forest Park West. Monsignor Earl Provenza, Monsignor Carson LaCaze, and Father Charles Glorioso, will officiate. Visitation with the family will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm, on Thursday, July 05, 2012, at RoseNeath Funeral Home on Marshall Street, Shreveport, LA. Angelo was born on June 29, 1920, to Carlo and Johanna Roppolo, Sr. in Algiers, LA, and died on July 02, 2012, at the Grace Home in Shreveport, LA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Pinkey Matthews Roppolo; sisters, Mary Pritchard, Josephine Huckabay, Virginia Cefalu, Antoinette Como, Frances Defatta; brothers, Joe Roppolo, Leon Roppolo. He was a life-long resident of Shreveport, and was a self-employed entrepreneur. Angelo is survived by his wife, Jackie Davis Roppolo. He is also survived by his children, Joan Roppolo Morehead, son, Rickey Roppolo and girlfriend Michelle Robardey, stepson, Steve Davis and wife, Joanna, stepdaughter, Connie Vanderventer, and husband, Wayne; grandchildren: Ashley Brint and husband, Wes, Catherine Roppolo, and Christopher Roppolo; great-grandchildren: Garrett and Gavin Brint; brothers: Nick Roppolo, Carlo Roppolo, and numerous nieces and nephews. Honoring Angelo as pallbearers will be his nephews: Jerry Defatta, Jimmy Huckabay, Greg Roppolo, Mark Roppolo, Rodney Roppolo, and grandson-in-law, Wes Brint.
The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Grace Home, 1035 Margaret Place, Shreveport, LA 71101, and or the American Cancer Society, 920 Pierremont Road, Shreveport, LA 71106. The family would like to express our sincere appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff at Christus Schumpert Highland, and the doctors, nurses, and staff at the Grace Home. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Marshall St. Chapel 222-0348 Gregg Alan Ashley KEITHVILLE, LA- Memorial services for Gregg Alan Ashley, 43, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 8, 2012 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel.
Officiating will be Rev. Tim Tipton. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Saturday July 7, 2012 at the funeral home.
Gregg was born in Shreveport, LA on November 11, 1968 and adopted by Jack and Rebecca Ashley. He passed away on June 27, 2012. He was a resident of Keithville, and a member of First Baptist Church of Waskom. Gregg had a memorable personality. He enjoyed people, animals, auctioneering, acting, as well as many other interests.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca Ashley and maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his father, Jack P. Ashley; wife, Gwen McKinnon Ashley; daughter, Elizabeth Irene Ashley; step-sons, Ryan S. Smith and wife, Alicia, Aaron R. Smith and partner, Athena Kimler; grandchildren, Destiny Faith Smith and a host of canine, feline and equine pets including Hank, Possum, and J.T.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ASPCA (American Society of the Protection and Care of Animals) or the local animal shelter. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Southside Chapel 687-1256 Mr. Leo Nell LaCoure, Sr. Celebration of life services for Mr. Leo Nell Lacoure 82, will be 11 a.m.
Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Word of Faith, 9279 Linwood Dr. Rick Layton, officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Park West Cemetery 4000 Meriwether Rd. Family hour from 8 to 9 p.m. Friday at Heavenly Gates.
Mr. LaCoure entered into eternal rest on June 29, 2012 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Mary LaCoure, 2 sons; Leo Jr. and Cameron, 2 daughters; Jerchel and Ashley, 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Heavenly Gates Funeral Home (318) 222-8010 If you are a Veteran you have FREE Burial Benefits! Boone will help you Confirm those Benefits! If you have an honorable discharge from any branch of U.S.
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