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The Franklin Senior High School cheerleaders attended SCA Cheer Camp July18-20 on the campus of UL-Lafayette and were awarded superior in home cheer; superior in home dance; superior in camp cheer; excellent in camp safety; 3-day spirit stick award and coaches award. They were also grand champion overall in small school camp cheer. Standing from left are Kayla Freeman, Emyrie Spain, A’Brea Mitchell and Jonae Mitchell; kneeling, A’Jaycia McCurtis and Michaelynn Woods. The team thanks the school staff and Lighthouse Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Allen Randle Sr. for support and help.
American Rosie the Riveter Association is trying to locate women who worked on the home front during WWII.
Thousands of women worked to support the war effort as riveters, welders, electricians, inspectors in plants, sewing clothing and parachutes for the military, ordnance workers, rolling bandages, clerical, farming and many other jobs such as volunteers collecting scrap metal and other critical materials.
These women have stories of their WWII experiences of historical value that perhaps have never been told. American Rosie the Riveter Association would like to acknowledge these women with a certificate and have their stories placed in their archives.
American Rosie the Riveter Association is a patriotic/non-profit organization with the purpose of recognizing and preserving the history and legacy of working women during WWII. The organization was founded in 1998 by Dr. Frances Carter, of Birmingham, Alabama and now has over 5,700 members nationwide. Current elected officers from Georgia, Maryland, Texas, Missouri and Alabama all serve on a volunteer basis.
An annual convention lets the members get together with old friends and make new friends, as well. The next convention will be held in New Orleans in June 2018. When plans are finalized, details will be posted on the website: www.rosietheriveter.net and through the Media.
If you are a woman or are a descendant of a woman who worked during WWII, or if you are interested in more information from American Rosie the Riveter Association, call the toll free number 1-888-557-6743 or email americanrosietheriveter2@yahoo.com.
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Corliss Marie Moore, age 57, a native and resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully at 8:10 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Morgan City Health Care Center.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 28, 2017 at Jones Funeral Home chapel located at 715 Sixth Street in Morgan City. Burial will follow in Morgan City Cemetery.
She is survived by her son, Earl (Jahnedrah) Moore Sr. of Bayou Vista, La.; daughters, Mrs. Chad (Demetria) Boudreaux of Patterson, La.; Gail Harris of Lithonia, GA and Tianne Moore of Zachary, La.; fourteen grandchildren; brothers, Ricky Sr. (Robin) and Dean Moore Sr.; and sister, Letitia M. Fabyan.
She was preceded in death by her longtime companion, parents, a brother, and two sisters.
Arrangements entrusted to Jones Funeral Home Inc. of Morgan City-Franklin-Houma-Jeanerette.
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The life of Anthony “Tony” George, Jr. will be celebrated on Friday, July 28, 2017, at 11 a.m. at The Fountain of Praise, 13950 Hillcroft Street, Houston, TX.
The family has requested visitation Friday, July 28, 2017, from 10 a.m. until the commencement of the Celebration at The Fountain of Praise.
A Mass of Christian burial for “Tony” will be celebrated by Father Peter Emusa on Saturday, July 29, 2017, 11 a.m. at St. Jules Catholic Church, 601 Magnolia Street, Franklin, La.
The family has requested visitation Saturday, July 28, 2017, from 9 a.m. until the commencement of the Funeral Mass at St. Jules Catholic Church.
Interment will follow immediately in St. Jules Catholic Church Cemetery, Franklin, La.
Anthony “Tony” George, Jr. was born on June 20, 1979 to Gwendolyn P. (formerly George) and the late Anthony George Sr. Along with his mother, Tony was lovingly and supportively reared, since the age of 3, by his father Morgan Thomas, Jr. in the communities of Franklin and Baldwin, La. He left this world unexpectedly, much too soon, on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 6:02 a.m. at Memorial Hermann Hospital following major complications from a very serious medical condition.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his parents: Morgan Jr. and Gwendolyn P. Thomas; his sisters: Kourtney Tremelle and Kyrstyne Allayne Thomas of Chevy Chase, MD; his brother: Dexter George of Abbeville, La.; his children: Morgan Alise George of Baton Rouge, La. and Peyton Anthony George of Houston, TX; his fiancé, Arielle Curry of Houston, TX; his grandparents: Morgan Thomas Sr. and Viola B. Thomas of Franklin, La.; aunts, uncles, cousins, colleagues, co-workers and a host of caring friends who will miss him dearly.
We take comfort in knowing that he is in a better place with loved ones who have gone on before him. “Tony” now joins, in the company of God and our Lord and Savior, his grandparents: Hammond Jr. and Loretta C. Polk; his aunt: Carla P. St. Julien; his uncle: John C. Polk; and his cousins: Reginald O’Neal, Eddie, Jr., Brian, and Bradley Cahee.
MK DIXON Funeral Home is in charge of final arrangements, 211 Main Street, Baldwin, La. 70514, 337-940-9253, www.mkdixonfh.com.
Harry “Chief” Davis Sr., 77, a resident of Franklin, La. and a native of Cecilia, La., passed away on Wednesday July 19, 2017 at 8:05 a.m. at his residence in Franklin, La.
Visitation will be observed on Saturday, July 29, 2017 from 11 a.m. until funeral services at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home 1101 Main Street Franklin, La. Burial with full military honors will follow funeral services in the Franklin Cemetery - Main Street in Franklin, La.
Harry was a veteran of the United States Army, receiving an honorable discharge. After discharge from the United States Army, Harry worked offshore, as a sandblaster painter. He later found his passion in his healing hands, by working in the Franklin area as a Certified Nursing Assistant, working in the hospital, private homes and the nursing home for over 20 years.
“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me bring love. Where there is darkness, let me bring your light. Where there is sadness, let me bring joy.”
Memories of Harry will forever remain in the hearts of his wife, Donald Mae Davis of Franklin, La.; his six sons, Derek Dabney, Alphonse Rollins, III, Harry Davis, Jr., Danny Davis all of Dallas, TX, Kenneth Bowers of Baldwin, La., Christopher Peters of Dallas, TX; five daughters, Mrs. Reginald (Darnita) Jackson and Mrs. Gregory (Nadean) Carr all of Franklin, La., Cassandra Linton, Natalie Davis, and Dontrelle Davis all of Atlanta, GA; four brothers, Jerry Landry of Carencro, La., Rickey Landry of Houston, TX, Robert Nathan Sr. and step-brother, James B. Jackson both of Franklin, La.; two sisters, Mrs. Matthew (Delores) Hartman of Franklin, La. and Linda Hernandez of Baton Rouge, La.; twenty-two grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren; two brothers-in-law, one sister-in-law; three god-children, devoted friends, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Harry was preceded in death by his two sons; his parents, a sister, a brother, and a nephew.
Arrangements entrusted to Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City-Franklin-Houma-Jeanerette.
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Funeral Services for Pearl Mae Webber Depass will be held Saturday, July 29, 2017, 11 a.m., Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Charenton, La. Rev. Paul Godfrey will officiate the service.
The family has requested that visitation be Saturday, July 29, 2017, from 9 a.m. until the commencement of the funeral service at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.
Interment will follow immediately in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pearl was born on October 26, 1935, to the late Alfred and Augustine Webber.
She passed away on Friday, July, 21, 2017, in Austin, TX. She was 81 years old. Left to cherish many wonderful memories is two daughters; Valerie (Paul) Cage of Austin, TX and Dr. Patricia Muse of Austin Texas, two sons Don (Sandra) DePass, and Victor DePass of Franklin, La., three brothers Ollie Webber, and Gerald (Lynn) Webber of Franklin, La., Allan (Glenda) Webber of Kingston, GA. Four Sisters Barbara (John) Ardoin, Carolyn Lightfoot, Wilda Howard and Shirley Chatman of Franklin, La. Five grandsons Brandon, Zion, and Kerwyn, Tarek, Brian Kieth, Frederick and Don Jr. Eight granddaughters Donnielle, Donshai, Quovadis, Adrienne, Cherazar, Starla, Danielle and Alexus. Two Great granddaughters Victoria and Braydon, five great grandsons Kerwyn Jr., Keon, A’Darren, Braeshawn, and Keshawn. She also survived by three Sister-in-laws Ethel Webber, Patricia (Kearney) McDaniel and Betty (Wlliam) Roper, and daughter-in-law Rene DePass, brother in laws Alfred (Serita) DePass, Gus DePass, and Clarence Depass. In addition, she was survived by a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and a best friend from childhood Enola Darnell, special friends Donna Lancelin, Hope Armelin, Dorothy Jones, Avis Anderson, Rev. Isabella Gaspard and Cynthia Bartley.
She was preceded in death by her husband James DePass Jr., parents Alfred and Augustine Webber, one Sister Demerit Webber Rideaux, two brothers Riley Webber and Ralph Webber Sr., three sons Mark Anthony DePass, James Arthur DePass and Herman Keith Depass, two daughters Yvonne DePass Johnson and Nancy DePass Phillips and brother in law McCastle Chatman.
MK Dixon Funeral Home is in charge of final arrangements, 337-940-9253, 211 Main Street, Baldwin, La. 70514, www.mkdixonfh.com.
Mrs. Hilda Oliver Otis, a native and resident of Franklin, died Friday, July 21, 2017 at 12:01 a.m. at Franklin Foundation Hospital.
She and her husband the late Rev. Willie Otis Sr. were the owners of Otis Mortuary in Franklin for 49 years.
Visitation will be observed Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Franklin Senior High School Auditorium. Burial rites will be read at noon. Interment will be in the Perpetual Park Mausoleum, Franklin. Rev. Deandre C. Johnson will officiate.
She is survived by her sons, W.J. Otis Jr., of Charenton, who is pastor of Special Providence Baptist Church and Little Zion Baptist Church; Rev. James F. Otis and his wife Jeanetta of Franklin, pastor of New Horeb Baptist Church, and Larry S. Otis of Franklin; daughters Barbara O. Lewis and her husband Lovaughn of Baton Rouge, and Ida O. Richard and her husband Richard of Houston, Texas; five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Willie Otis Sr., her parents, Foster and Edna Oliver, brothers Clarence and Manuel Oliver, and her sister, Eleanor Madison.
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