Johnnie Wallace McDaniel
(November 20, 1923 – April 28, 2013)
A resident of Hammond, he died on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born November 20, 1923 in Spring Creek and was 89 years of age. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Emma Dean Morgan McDaniel, Hammond; 2 daughters, Janet McDaniel Bankston and husband, Byron, Hammond and Julie McDaniel Shartle and Bryan, Madisonville; 7 grandchildren, Leah, Bolden, Micah, Rebekah, Cain Bankston, and Chloe and Caleb Shartle; sister, JoAnn M. Strickland and husband, Dale, Baton Rouge; 2 brothers, Harold McDaniel, Kentwood, and Clyve McDaniel and wife, Margie, Athens, TX; brother-in-law, Ervin Nebelsick, Utah. Preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Luna McDaniel; brother, Tommy McDaniel; sister, Mary Edna Nebelsick; sister-in-law, Sue McDaniel. Visitation at Spring Creek Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 3, 2013. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith and Rev. L.C. Lord. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Brett Alan Kirkpatrick
(March 11, 1982 – April 27, 2013)
A resident of Walker, he died at 7:07 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2013 in Springfield. He was born March 11, 1982 in Metairie and was 31 years of age. He was an Eagle Scout, a graduate of Springfield High School and a boilermaker. Brett is survived by his parents, Edward and Susan Kirkpatrick; brother, Ryan Kirkpatrick and wife, Aimee; 3 nieces, Krislyn, Caroline and Claire Kirkpatrick, all of Springfield; grandfather, John D. Taylor and wife, Sue, Camdenton, MO; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Oresta Frances Drude Pevey
May 5, 1933 – April 28, 2013
Ponchatoula, Louisiana
Oresta Pevey, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 28, 2013. She was born and raised in Ponchatoula, LA. The daughter of Merlin and Doris Drude and older sister of Muriel Cassibry and Robert Drude. For 59 years, she was the loving wife of Reggie Pevey. Dear mother of three daughters: Janet, husband Terrill Collier; Diane, husband Terry Pepitone; and Susan, husband Tim McHugh. Also mother to four sons: Paul, wife Angela; John, wife Terri; David, wife Jeanette; and Dennis, wife Jerri. Honored and adored grandmother of 25, great-grandmother of 11 and friend to many, many more. She graduated from Hotel Dieu School of Nursing. She worked at Seventh Ward and Lallie Kemp hospitals. She also worked as Head Nurse at the Kemp Street Nursing Home. She continued her nurturing skills as she followed Reggie in his real estate career, helping many young families start their lives together. After retirement, she and Reggie enjoyed many trips together, their favorite being Oregon. Her devotion to family and faith will live in our hearts for generations.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that remembrances be made in Oresta Pevey’s name to the St. Joseph Catholic Church “Generation to Generation” fund.
Friends will be received Wednesday, May 1, 2013 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ponchatoula.
A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 am on Wednesday, with Fr. Cayet Mangiaracina, O.P. officiating.
Interment will follow in the Ponchatoula Cemetery Mausoleum.
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