2004 December 02

The Chronicle, 02 December 2004, p. 5

Coutee, James Arnold

James Arnold Coutee was born on September 15, 1941 in Montgomery, Louisiana to the union of William McKinly “Mack” and Lennie Dell Davis Coutee. He was the fifth of six children. Arnold was educated in the Grant Parish School system and was graduated from John W. Gaines School. He married Nora A. Billes of Colfax, Louisiana and to this union a daughter, Augel Monique, was born.

James, 63, was called to peaceful rest on Monday, November 15, 2004 at Natchitoches Parish Hospital after a valiant struggle against liver and heart disease.

He was predeceased by his parents and two brothers, William Ashley Coutee and Bulow Coutee.

Left to celebrate his life and cherish his memory are four daughters: Augel Coutee Hobson (Eric) of Clarksville, Tennessee; Jacqueline Marie Aaron of Pineville, Louisiana, Yolanda Yvette Ray (Richard) of Houston, Texas, and Trineka Lancaster Jenkins (Charles) of Houston, Texas; one son, Dushon Drewitt of Atlanta, Louisiana; two sisters, Maxine White Nelson of Colfax, Louisiana and Bertha Primm (Arthur, Jr.) of Gary, Indiana; one brother, Vincent Coutee (Thelma) of Gary, Indiana; four grandchildren, Kemetria, Porche, Jerimi, and Charles, Jr. and may nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 20, 2004 in the chapel of Winnfield Funeral Home in Natchitoches, La. with Minister Ossie Clark officiating.

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The Chronicle, 02 December 2004, p. 5

Drain, Lois Arender

Funeral services for Lois Arender Drain were held on Friday November 26, 2004 at University Baptist Church. Burial was in Fairfield Cemetery in Colfax, La.

Lois Arender Drain, 97, of Hattiesburg, MS died Monday November 22, 2004 in Forrest General Hospital.

She was preceded in death by one son, Phillip G. Drain.

She was survived by nephew Leonard Johnson of Calhoun, La. and several nieces and nephews.

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The Chronicle, 02 December 2004, p. 5

Lavespere, Frank Jr.

Frank Lavespere, Jr., 65, passed away November 28, 2004 in Houston, Texas. He was born December 23, 1938 in Colfax, Louisiana to Frank and Pearl Lavespere. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps, and retired from Monsanto after 25 years of service and 5 years with Mosquito Control with Brazoria County.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas with interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Dickinson, Texas. Father Jack Franko, O.M.I. is officiating.

He is survived by his wife, Judy; two daughters, Robin Lavespere and Letty Templeton and husband, David; granddaughter, Brandy Little, who was raised by Frank and Judy; son, Mark Lavespere; two sisters, Eules Lavespere and Maxine Wilson; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Eugene Lavespere.

Pallbearers were Sgt. Nyle Little, Howard Martin, Ronnie Martin, Wes Tyson, Jimmy Langford and Dale Fraga.

Serving as honorary pallbearers were his grandsons, James Veit, Matthew Maples, Joshua Maples, Zachary Burnaman and Erik Lavespere and granddaughters, Jennifer Veit, Amber Balusek and Erin Lavespere.

In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 129, Texas City, Texas 77592.

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The Chronicle, 02 December 2004, p. 5

Poisso, Mrs. Myrtis

Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtis Poisso were held on Wednesday November 24, 2004 at the Southern Funeral Home chapel in Winnfield. Dr. Calvin Phelps and Rev. Booty Garlington officiated. Burial was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Winnfield.

Mrs. Poisso, age 80 of Winnfield died on Monday, November 22, 2004 at the Lifecare Hospital in Shreveport, La. She was a member of East Winnfield Baptist Church and a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She was retired from the Stone Container Paper Mill in Hodge, La.

Survivors are one son, Billy Poisso and his wife Dianne of Winnfield; two daughters, Johnnie P. Barlish and her husband John of Shreveport, La and Vicki Tinnerello of Winsboro, La; four grandchildren, John Poisso, Krista Burnum, Ben Barlish and Tonya Smith; and three great-grandchildren, Leyton Burnum, Keaton Burnum, and John Landon Poisso.

Pallbearers were Eugene Edmonds, Gary Kyson, Bobby Poisso, Randy Poisso, Bobby Sanders and Shane Caldwell.

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The Chronicle, 02 December 2004, p. 5

Robak, Doris J.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pineville with Reverend Chris Nayak officiating. Burial was in National Cemetery, Natchez, Mississippi at 2 p.m. under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Pineville.

Mrs. Robak, 66, of Pineville, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2004 at her residence.

Mrs. Robak was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pineville and a member of the Catholic Daughters.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley A. Robak.

Survivors include her son, Stan Robak of Dallas, Texas; her daughters, Lorraine Perry of Pollock, Vivian Vidrine of Pineville and Renee Robak of Dallas, Texas; her brothers, Ken Duncan, Hollis Duncan, and Cari Duncan all of Litchfield, Illinois; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

To extend online condolences to the Robak Family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com.

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