Obituaries from the June 25 paper.
Jennifer Jackson
Jennifer Kay Jackson, 41, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008 in her residence.
She was a native in Chicago, Ill. and a resident of DeQuincy, for 17 years.
Survivors include her mother Elizabeth J. Jackson of DeQuincy; daughters, Christy Lee Robinette of Westlake, Jeri Ann O'Bannon of Winnfield, and Helen Jackson of DeQuincy; brothers, Jeff Jackson and Jimmy Jackson, both of Freeport, Tex; sisters, Jacquie Parker and Janelle Doyle, both of DeQuincy, Jana Jackson of Jasper, Tex. and Janice Birgance of Brazoria, Tex.; and three grandchildren.
Her funeral was held Saturday, June 21 at Hixson-Snider Funeral Home in DeQuincy. Rev. Eddie Hoosier officiated. Burial was in Perkins Cemetery in DeQuincy under the direction of Hixson-Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy.
Mary Kroger
Mary “Lupe” Kroger, 90,of DeQuincy died at her residence on Saturday, June 21, 2008.
She was born in Mexico. In 1937, she arrived in DeQuincy as the wife of Peter Henry Kroger. She made her home here for the rest of her life. She had been an active member in the Home Demonstration Club and Cooley Harmony Circle.
She is survived by her sons, Milan and wife Charlotte of Austin, Tex., Peter and wife Irene of San Antonio, Tex., Edward and wife Karen and Henry and wife Peggy, all of DeQuincy; a daughter, Josephine and husband Allen Baker of Burleson, Tex.; a daughter-in-law, Vickie Kroger of DeQuincy; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a sister, Maria Louisa of Mexico.
Preceding her in death were her husband; three brothers; and one son, Albert William Kroger.
Her funeral was held Tuesday, June 24, in the chapel of Hixson-Snider Funeral Home in DeQuincy.
Rachel Perkins
Rachel Hellen Perkins, 80, of DeQuincy, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008, in the local hospital.
A native of Laurel, Miss., she moved to DeQuincy in 1945. She graduated from DeQuincy High School in 1946. She was a member of First Baptist Church, DeQuincy where she was involved in contact Study Club and WMU.
She was preceded in death by her parents, the Rev. William and Annie Hellen Sr.; husband, Stanley E. Perkins; stepmother, L. C. Hellen; granddaughter, Jill Perkins Jones; and three sisters and one brother.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Toni Dowers and husband Ike of Sulphur; one son, Keith E. Perkins and wife Joy of DeQuincy; three grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 20, at First Baptist Church of DeQuincy. The Revs. Rob Walls and Dale Welch officiated. Interment was in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Hixson-Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy.
Thomas Powers
Thomas L. "Guts" Powers, 61, a native of DeQuincy, and a resident of Starks, died Sunday, June 22, 2008, at Calcasieu Cameron Hospital in Sulphur. He was a faithful member of Lunita Pentecostal Church for over 27 years where he served as an usher and a board member.
He enjoyed gardening, poetry and singing. "Guts" had a very caring spirit towards others and would often do what ever he could to be a blessing to them.
He has a very deep love and respect for the ministry and did his absolute best to be a blessing to his Pastor.
"Guts" was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and father-in-law 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 Thomas Powers and the late Gracie Bankins Powers.
He is survived by his loving wife of over 28 years, Melba Powers of Starks; five daughters, Theresa Hatchell and husband Cody of Dequincy, Shelly Hyatt of Sugartown, Angela Leger and husband Earl of Starks, Sondra Fruge and husband Shawn of Singer, Belinda Kay Johnson and husband John of Vinton; two sisters, Zelda "Toud" Bertrand of Sulphur and Carolyn "Short Cake" Powers of Dequincy; one brother, Charles "Bones" Powers and wife JoAnn of Rye, Colo. and 12 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, James "Woody" Powers and Frank "Punkin" Powers.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at Lunita Pentecostal Church. Funeral service will be at Lunita Pentecostal Church at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, with the Rev. Chris Billiot and Bro. Harry Methvin officiating. Interment will be at Miller Cemetery in Starks.
Christensen Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Friends are invited to leave condolence messages for the family at www.christensenfuneralhome.com
(Paid Memorial)
Norman Coleman
Norman Coleman, 80, of Sulphur, died Tuesday, June 17, 2008, in a local hospital.
He was a native of Fields and had been a resident of the Sulphur and Lake Charles area for 60 years. He was a U. S. Navy veteran and was a member of the American Legion and the Sons of the Confederate veterans. He was also a member of Olivet Baptist Church in Sulphur.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Coleman of Sulphur; one son, Keith Coleman and wife Sharon of Lake Charles; one daughter, Cheryl Coleman of Lake Charles and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, T. and Florence Coleman; and his brother, Jack Coleman.
His funeral was held Friday, June 20, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Walker officiated. Burial was in Hyatt Cemetery in Fields.
Frances Hendricks
Frances W. Hendricks, 88, of Ragley, died Friday, June 20, 2008, at a local care facility.
She was born in Kentwood. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Independence before moving to Ragley and joining Squyres Methodist Church. She was a member of the Ragley Volunteers for Family and Community. While living in Independence, she was a Pink Lady at the hospital and hosted a weekly religious radio show for many years.
She is survived by her husband, Tirie Hendricks; a son, Thomas Hendricks, both of Ragley; one daughter, Teresa Hendricks Chambers of Houston; two sisters, Eugenia Evans of Independence and Alice Arnold of New Orleans; and two grandchildren.
Her funeral was held Tuesday, June 24, in Hixson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. The Rev. Juan Huertas officiated. Graveside services will held Wednesday, June 25, at 2 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery in Kentwood.
Anner Jones
Anner Lee Jones, 79, of DeQuincy died Monday, June 16, 2008 in her residence.
She was a native of Anacoco and lived in Houston and DeQuincy most of her life. She was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Connie (Ronald) Sample, Carla (Robert) McKey, both of DeQuincy, and June Richmond of Houston; one son, Harold Jones of Houston; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren.
Her funeral service was held Saturday, June 21, in Evergreen Baptist Church. The Rev. James Harris officiated. Burial was in the Veterans Administration Cemetery in Houston.
Willie Statum
Willie Mae Statum, 87, of Starks died Friday, June 20, 2008.
She was a member of the First Pentecostal Church in Starks.
She is survived by three sons, Charles (Boe) Statum of Starks, Larry Glenn Statum and wife Missy of Singer, Terry Dale Statum of Starks; one daughter, Maxine Miller of Starks; three brothers, Shorty Stanley, Edgar Stanley, both of Starks, Jasper Stanley of Vidor, Tex.; three sisters, Frankie Brandon of Buna, Tex., Martha Johnson and Carey Belle Williams, both of Devil’s Pocket, Tex.
She was preceded in death by one daughter Betty Payne and her husband Louis Statum.
Her funeral was held Sunday, June 22, from the First Pentecostal Church in Starks. The Rev. Greg Frazier officiated. Burial was in Miller Cemetery.
