Deaths Elsewhere

Former mayor
BOSSIER CITY – Arrangements are pending for former mayor and restaurateur George Dement. He died Jan. 13 at age 91.
He was a U.S. Navy submariner during World War II. He was elected mayor four times and was long-time operator of Holiday Inn.
Survivors include three sons and a daughter.
Arrangements are by Rose-Neath.

Former hospital CEO
PINEVILLE – Services were Sunday for retired hospital CEO Julius R. McLaurin. He died Jan. 10 at age 90.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was president and CEO of Rapides Regional Medical Center for 18 years, guiding its transition from Baptist Hospital run by the Louisiana Baptist Convention. He was a former president of the Louisiana Hospital Association.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter.

Ear surgeon
NEW ORLEANS – Private services will be held for pioneer ear surgeon Dr. Frank Normann, Jr.. He died Jan. 5.
During the Korean War, he was a surgeon in the first M.A.S.H. organized by the U.S. Army. He conducted the first middle ear surgery for restoration of hearing in this area.
Survivors include his wife Lucy and three children.

Secretary to LBC secretaries
ALEXANDRIA – Services for retired Louisiana Baptist Convention executive secretary administrative assistant Melba Voda are Monday. She died Jan. 9 at age 89.
She was secretary to four LBC Executive Secretaries -- Drs. W.H. Knight, Floyd Chaffin, Robert L. Lee and Mark Short.
Survivors include a son, Carl.
Arrangements are by Hixson Bros.