Michael Douglas Hyde
(July 31, 1958 – June 5, 2008)
Michael Douglas Hyde, 49, died at his residence in Delray Beach, FL on June 5, 2008. He is survived by a son, Michael Devin Hyde, a daughter, Calyn Virginia Hyde, and a grandson, Connor Gage Hyde, all of Folsom, a step-son, Bryan Tyrney of Mobile, AL, two sisters, Cheryl H. Pierre of Loranger and Miriam “Patti” Tyler of Kentwood and two nieces, Michelle Carrier and Claudia Pierre of Loranger. He was preceded in death by his father, Sgt. Oliver Douglas Hyde and mother, Virginia Till Hyde. Graveside services will be held on Friday, June 13, 2008 at 10 a.m. at Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough.
Russell Joseph Johnson, Jr.
(July 28, 1951 – June 10, 2008)
Russell Joseph “RJ” Johnson, Jr. passed away on June 10, 2008 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. He was an avid soccer and baseballe coach in the Independence area. He was a graduate of Independence High School and Southeastern Louisiana University. he was employed for 35 years with AT&T. He was the owner of Johnson’s Trophies and Gifts. He is president and co-founder of the North Tangi Youth Soccer Association. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Independence Council #5627 and Telephone Pioneers. He was also the soccer coach for Independence High School. He is the beloved son of the late Russell and Anna Bravata Johnson of Independence. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Adra Ledbetter Johnson of Independence, two sons, Russell Johnson, III and Brett Adam Johnson, two daughters, Lauren Wong and Megan Orlando, all of Independence. He is also survived by his aunts and uncles, Mary Grace Bravata, Joyce and Leon Chambers, Davis Johnson, Joe John and Virginia Bravata, Philomena and Red Bravata, Bertha Rochefort, Kenny Johnson, and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday and at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Friday. Interment Colonial Cemetery, Independence.
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