Houma Daily Comet Obituaries 2003 04 April

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Obituaries April, 2003
compiled by Brian J. Oster
last updated: 20 December 2004

APRIL 1, 2003

Chris J. Adams

age 17, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 5:30 p.m. March 29, 2003

visitation today and Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano

survived by his parents, Chris A. Adams and Elizabeth Primeaux; brother, Dustin Adams; and sister, Sherry Adams

Samart Funeral Home

Elizabeth Broussard Basulito

age 31, a native and resident of Cut Off, die at 3 a.m. March 30, 2003

visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church with burial at the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Manual Basulito; parents, Louis and Paula Galjour Broussard; sons, Jacob John and Nicholas John Basulito; daughter, Cassie Lynn Basulito; brother, Phillip Broussard; and grandmother, Mary Rose Broussard

preceded in death by her grandparents, Louis Broussard, Dominic Paul and Elizabeth Terrebonne Galjour

Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Louis J. ‘Tayo’ Blanchard

age 79, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 6:50 a.m. March 30, 2003

visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Doris C. Blanchard; stepsons, Calvin Sr. and Ronnie Chamberlin Sr.; daughters, Clara Foret of Houma and Sharon Borne of New Mexico; stepdaughters, Brenda Perera and Diane Rivero; brother, Andrew Blanchard; sister, Una Martin; three grandchildren, 12 step-grandchildren and 13 step-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Villia T. Blanchard; brothers, Glaspa, Henry, Paul and George Blanchard; sisters, Olita B. Lydia B. and Flossy B. Chamberlin and Mae Himel

Landry’s Funeral Home

Darryl James Broussard

age 57, a native and resident of Houma, died March 31, 2003

visitation today and Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; prayer service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma

survived by his wife, Linda Dubois Broussard; parents, Simon and Stella Luke Broussard; son, Brian James Broussard; brother, Simon Broussard; and two grandchildren

computer programmer and a chemical plant operator for Union Carbide and Dow Chemical; member of the Bayou Cyclists

Chauvin Funeral Home

Nola Callahan

age 92, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:08 p.m. March 31, 2003

visitation Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by her sister, Annie Callahan Callais

preceded in death by her parents, Constant and Ella Cantrelle Callahan; brother, Horace Callahan; infant brother; sister, Linda Callahan Fischer; and an infant sister

Falgout Funeral Home

Leroy A. Dardar Sr.

age 52, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11:08 a.m. March 29, 2003

visitation today and Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home with burial at Serigny Cemetery in Golden Meadow

survived by his former wife, Geraldine Pitre Dardar; father, Homer Dardar Jr.; second mother, Bernice Dardar; sons, Leroy Jr. and Jay Dardar; daughters, Margaret and Malaina Dardar and Heidi Pitre; brothers, Theodore Jr., Mitchell Sr. and Daniel Dardar; sisters, Marion Lee, Desther Chelik, Guirley Johnson, Catherine Martel and Della Naquin; and three grandchildren

preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Jean Dardar

Baptist; enjoyed fishing and was a boat captain for Seaboat Rentals in Golden Meadow

Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Barbara Jane Folse

age 53, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 6:07 a.m. March 29, 2003

visitation Wednesday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; funeral service Wednesday at the church, with burial at Young Men’s Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing

survived by her father, Lawless Folse of Thibodaux; son, Fredrick Folse of Raceland; daughter, Carolyn Marie Sylvester of Thibodaux; sisters, Bertha Folse Johnson, Shirley Folse Martin, and Eula Folse Thomas all of Thibodaux; and two grandchildren

preceded in death by her mother Alberta Triggs, and step father, Abe Hamilton

member of Third Zion Baptist Church and served on Usher Board # 2; hobbies included sewing and cross stitching

Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Nardina Leona Freeman

age 85, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11 a.m. March 31, 2003

visitation Wednesday and Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by her daughter, Helen Freeman Hebert; sister, Nancy Sagona LeBoeuf, Terry Rogers, Angela R. Ledet, Maureen R. Breaux and Margaret Rogers; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Bernard Freeman; and parents, Antonio and Vita Cicio Sagona; brothers, Anthony "Tony," Charles, James, Frank and Antonio Sagona; and sisters, Josephine S. Lusco and Francis S. Boudreaux

Falgout Funeral Home

Lawrence Gros

age 87, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:02 p.m. March 29, 2003

visitation Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux

survived by his wife, Ione B. Gros; daughters, Gail Benoit and Lorraine Naquin; brothers, Wilbert and Collins Gros; sisters, Alma Ordoyne, Hayil Rousseau, Ella Mae Borne, Geraldine Talbot and Mary Ann Bergeron; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Camille J. and Justillia Barrios Gros; brothers, Norris, Harold and Irvin Gros; sisters, Lucille Callahan, Gertrude LaGrange and Laura Mae Gros

Thibodaux Funeral Home

John ‘Mac’ McGowan Inness

age 81, a native and resident of Vacherie, died March 31, 2003

mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Belta Reulet Inness of Vacherie; daughter, Kathy Folse; son, Keith P. Inness; sisters, Emerant Triche and Elizabeth Tabor; brother, Conrad Inness; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, John W. Sr. and Rose McGowan Simon Inness; and brother, Tracy Inness

Ourso Funeral Home

Russell E. Lasseigne

age 88, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died March 31, 2003

visitation Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux

survived by his sons, Russel E. Jr. and Tommy Lasseigne; daughter, Patrice Lasseigne Oncale; brother, Paul, Richard and Jerry Lasseigne; sister, Eldridge Reese; and grandchildren, Byron J. and Lori K. Oncale

preceded in death by his wife, Angeline Falterman Lasseigne; parents, Paul E. and Agnes Naquin Lasseigne; and brother, Malcolm Lasseigne

retired World War II Navy veteran and a retired teacher for Lafourche Parish; former principal of Thibodaux Upper Elementary School, East Thibodaux Junior High School and St. Philomena Elementary School

Cedolia ‘Sam’ Benoit Guidry Samanie

age 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7:06 a.m. March 31, 2003

visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home with burial at Bisland Cemetery

survived by her sons, Jimmy, Emmanuel and Charles J. Guidry; daughters, Merrill G. Authement, Loretta G. Avet, Merlene G. Freeman, Rachel G. Porche and Sandra G. Jenkins; sister, Wilma Benoit Endean; 21 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence J. Guidry; parents, Charles and Angelina Benoit; brother, Louis Benoit; sister, Adele Thibodaux; grandchild, Melinda Authement; and great-grandchild Jonathan Guidry

parishioner of First Baptist Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

APRIL 2, 2003

Melinda Medeiros Borne

age 48, a native and resident of Raceland, died April 1, 2003

visitation today and Thursday at Raceland Assembly of God Church; religious service held Thursday at the church with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland

survived by her husband, William Borne; parents, Fred and Kathleen Medeiros and Geraldine and Richard Bolotte; son, Randy Michael Borne; stepdaughter, Brandi Pitre; brother, Barry Medeiros; sisters, Naomie Foret, Jane Medeiros, Marlene Blanchard, Leilani Brunet and Mary Albert; stepbrothers, Ricky and Michael Bolotte; half-brother, Michael Chiasson; stepsisters, Francis Knoblock, Lisa Brown, Debra DeHart and Amy Bourque; and one grandchild

preceded in death by her brother, Fred Medeiros Jr.; and half-sister, Kathleen Rome

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Mary Coler

age 82, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Dallas, Texas, died March 28, 2003

visitation Thursday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; funeral service held Thursday at the church; burial at the church cemetery

survived by her sons, Edgar DeBoue Sr., of Thibodaux and Henry Coler of Dallas, Texas; daughters, Gloria Smith and Daisy Vaden of Dallas, Texas, Izelee Agers of Suisun, California, and Elouise Holmes of Thibodaux; 19 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Patsy DeBoue, sisters, Laura Hudson, Clara DeBoue, Emma Price, Ella DeBoue, Annie Van Buren, and Alberta Cooks; brothers, Junius, Hudson, and Edward DeBoue; daughters, Joyce Coler and Mary Smith; and one great grandchild

Golden Gate Funeral Home of Dallas, Texas

Ray Paul Fazzio

age 74, a native and resident of houma, died at 6:40 a.m. April 1, 2003

visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; rosary said Thursday and a Mass of Christian burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by his son, Michael Fazzio; daughters, Crystal Sismoneaux, Diane Duplants and Gail Fazzio; brothers, Vincent, Anthony "Black," Francis, Joseph and Roy Fazzio; sister Mary Eschete; and six grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Sadie Fazzio; brothers, Johnny and Carlo Fazzio; half-brother, Joseph "Nom" Fazzio; two infant sisters; and half-sisters, Rose Duthu and Annie Mae Dion

baker at Excelsior Baker Shop, a school bus driver for Terrebonne Parish and the custodian for the old Progressive Bank and Hibernia Bank; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Garvin Louis Glaze

age 79, a native of Delmar, Ala., and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:50 p.m. March 30, 2003

there were no services

survived by his sons, Tim, Terry, Doug, Raymond and Tony Glaze; daughters, Rachel Lay, Vella Snead, Mary Beth Fuller and Audrey Musselwhite; brother, Jessie Glaze; and 21 grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Abner Glaze; parents, Robert and Sarah Short Glaze; brothers, Rubin, Dennis and Marvin Glaze; and sisters, Evelina Dingler, Lydia Hill, Mamie Miles and Netha Aarons

Falgout Funeral Home

Janet Hebert Ledet

age 55, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died April 1, 2003

mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Donald Ledet; daughters, Tammy Lynn Lagarde, Roseanna Marie Ledet and Donna L. Voisin; brothers, Jules "Bo Boy" Hebert and Don Bourg; and sister, Marlene Samanie; and five grandchildren

survived by her parents, Douglas Anthony and Olga Cantrelle Hebert

parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church; member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary and was a retired PBX operator

Samart Funeral Home

APRIL 3, 2003

Delta Duet Callais

age 93, a native of Cut Off and resident of Jefferson, died at 11:55 p.m. April 1, 2003

visitation Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church with burial at the church cemetery

survived by a son, Floyd J. Callais; daughter, Lucy C. Leaycraft; brothers, Wallace Jr., Kenneth, Hyman and Donnie Duet; sisters, Annette Lee and Thelma Lafont; five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Callais; parents, Wallace Sr. and Noemie Chabert Duet; and one grandchild

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Elfer ‘Faro’ Guidry

age 94, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:52 p.m. April 1, 2003

mass of burial was celebrated today at Sacred Hearth Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by his daughters, Netty P. Danos and Susan G. Harper; half-sister, Elta C. Griffin; four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Romanda Eymard Guidry; parents, Felecian and Liza Cheramie Guidry; brothers, Cleophas, Aramis E. and Walter Guidry; and sister, Ovilia G. Cretini

parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; self-employed marine operator

Samart Funeral Home

Louis ‘Pa’ Jacob Sr.

age 53, a native of Melville and resident of Thibodaux, died March 31, 2003

visitation Friday at Church of Christ in Thibodaux; funeral service Friday at the church, with burial at Bell Baptist Benevolent Cemetery in Brooklyn

survived by former wives, Ethel Robinson Jacob, and Helen Johnson Jacob both of Thibodaux; his mother, Ernestine Jacob of Thibodaux; sons, Louis Jacob Jr., and Jarrod J. Jacob both of Thibodaux; daughter, Sherri L. Morris of Thibodaux; brother, Anderson August of Thibodaux; sisters, Betty Willis, and Lizzie Jackson of Baton Rouge, Hannah Jacob, and Loretta Price of Thibodaux, and Nellie Warren of Denver, Colorado; He is also survived by three grandchildren

preceded in death by his father, Richard Jacob; and brothers, Preston Jacob, and William August

member of Church of Christ; hobbies included hunting

Foster Joseph Landry

age 87, a native of Chackbay and resident of Baton Rouge, died April 2, 2003

visitation today at Rabenhorst Funeral Home in Baton Rouge and Saturday at St. George Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Greenoaks Cemetery in Baton Rouge

survived by his wife, Doris Cuny Landry; daughters, Sandra Zeigler, Judy Ledoux, Connie Robert and Peggy Guirin; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Frozin and Laiza Trosclair Landry; sisters, Frozine Rodrigue and Lillian Caillouet; and brothers, Louis, Valmont, Luke, Ameluis, Wilson and Ulger Landry

Rabenhorst Funeral Home of Baton Rouge

Rosadel Neil LeBeouf

age 63, a native and resident of Chauvin, died April 2, 2003

visitation Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin

survived by her husband, Harry "Poochie" LeBeouf; and brother, Michael J. Neil

preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Sr. and Louise Neil LeBeouf; brothers, Carroll J. Neil and Clarence J. Neil Jr.; and sisters Mary Mae N. Robichaux and Marion Louise N. Bergeron

Samart Funeral Home

Freddie Toups

age 81, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 10:47 p.m. March 27, 2003

visitation Friday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; funeral service held Friday at the church, with burial at Morning Star Baptist Cemetery

survived by his son, Wilbert Toups of Raceland; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Davis Toups; parents, Thomas and Lilly Toups

parishioner of st Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; a member of St. Joseph Lodge No. 15 in Raceland; and a retired boiler operator at Georgia Sugar Refinery

Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

APRIL 4, 2003

Leonard Collins Jr.

age 61, a native of Opelousas and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:15 p.m. March 28, 2003

visitation Sunday and Monday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; funeral service Sunday at the church; dismissal held Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Geraldine Collins of Thibodaux; son, Leonard Collins III of Thibodaux; daughters, Sheila Hutchins of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Lora Collins of Schriever, Sandra Prince of Thibodaux and Tiffany C. Vaden of Houma; brother Heyman Collins of Baton Rouge; sister, Mary Octavia Blanks of Galveston, Texas; 17 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Leonard Collins Sr.; brothers, Herbert, Walter, Bennie and Curtis Collins; and sister, Mable Collins

member of Moses Baptist Church; hobbies included fishing and barbecuing

Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Dora Ann Crandle

age 40, a native and resident of New Orleans, died March 28, 2003

visitation today and Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Charles Baptist Church Cemetery in Paincourtville

survived by her daughters, Danielle, Nichole and April Crandle of New Orleans; stepdaughter, Darrel Lynn James of New Orleans; stepsons, Nathaniel and Darnell James of New Orleans; sisters, Jessie Mae Williams, Brenda Green and Elaine Crandle of New Orleans and Audrey Williams of Paincourtville; brothers, Lawrence Crandle Sr. of Morgan City, Steve Crandle of Paincourtville and Michael Tyler of Bertrandville; devoted companion, Darryl Cummings of New Orleans; and one grandchild

preceded in death by her parents, Henry Sr. and Willie Mae Crandle; brothers, Henry Jr. and Sterling Crandle; and sister, Darlene Crandle

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Patricia Pichauffe Dubois Dunlap

age 69, a native of Bourg and resident of Thibodaux, died March 29, 2003

services were private

survived by her daughters, Susan Dubois and Marilyn Gravois; sister, Colleen "Sue" Junot; and seven grandchildren

preceded in death by her first husband, Llewellyn P. Dubois; second husband, Gerald Dunlap; parents, Thomas J. and Louise Belanger Pichauffe; son, Phillip Dubois; brother, Collins Pichauffe; and sister, Carmen Fox

Samart Funeral Home

Nolan D. Dupre

age 60, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-chene, died at 9:15 a.m. April 3, 2003

visitation today and Saturday at the Point-aux-chene fire station; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-chene, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Anna Marie Blanchard Dupre of Pointe-aux-chene; son, Corey J. Dupre of Pointe-aux-chene; daughters, Sandy D. Naquin and Sheri D. Neil; brother, Wilsey Jr. and Andy Dupre; sisters, Dorothy D. Blanchard and Jeanette D. Lyons, both of Chauvin; and three grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Wilsey Sr. and Flossie D. Dupre

parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-chene and a member of Knights of Columbus 8616 and Woodmen of the World; mechanic for Trans Ocean for 30 years

Samart Funeral Home

Anthony ‘Big Cat’ James Sr.

age 67, a native and resident of Plattenville, died March 30, 2003

visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at St. Benedict the Moore Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Evelyn Dupre James; daughters, Brenda and Lauren James, Emma Lewis and Rose Carter of Plattenville and Ethel Carter and Geraldine Willis of Houston; son, Paul James of Plattenville; sisters, Theresa Davis of Belle Rose, Ruth Rollins and Mary Williams of New Orleans; brothers, Steven and Ernest James of Columbus, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Ethel and Paul James; first wife, Victoria Williams James; son, Anthony James Jr.; grandson, Kenneth Lewis Jr.; brothers, Ferman Sr., Felton, Carlton and Alexander James; sisters, Mariette Middleton, Carrie Mitchell and Elizabeth James

retired laborer at Supreme Sugar Refinery

Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Elma Gros Ordoyne

age 86, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:55 p.m. April 2, 2003

visitation Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux

survived by her sons, Wilson "Sonny" Ordoyne Jr. of Ventura, Calif. and Carroll Ordoyne of Thibodaux; daughters, Nellie Oncale and Betty Bernard, both of Thibodaux; brothers, Wilbert Gros of Labadieville and Collins Gros of Lake Charles; sisters, Hazel Rousseau, Ella Mae Borne and Geraldine Talbot, all of Thibodaux and Mary Ann Bergeron of Harvey; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Ordoyne Sr.; parents, Camille J. and Justillia Barrios Gros; son, Vernon Ordoyne; brothers, Norris, Harold, Irvin and Lawrence Gros; and sisters, Lucille Callahan, Gertrude LaGrange and Laura Mae Gros

Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

APRIL 5, 2003

Louis J. Scioneaux

age 75, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:35 a.m. Friday, April 4, 2003

visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, with burial at St. Joseph’s Mausoleum

survived by his wife, Theresa Alleman Scioneaux; two daughters, Gerry S. Himel and Phyllis S. Fontenot; three sisters, Mary S. Oubre of Donaldsonville, Janice S. Treese of Florien, and Gail S. Jacobs of Belle Rose; two brothers, Norman Scioneaux of Donaldsonville and Joe Scioneaux of Plaquemine; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Loisel and Stella L. Scioneaux; one sister, Joyce S. Porto; and an infant son

Sydney Marie Gros

age 4 days old, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:15 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2003

visitation to funeral time today at Christ the Redeemer Church in Thibodaux; mass today at the church, with burial in St. Philomena Cemetery

survived by her parents, Nelson Jr. and Angelle Delcambre Gros; one brother, Sy Gros; and her grandparents, Ronnie and Sherry Delcambre, and Nelson Sr. and Stella Gros

Alphonse Cressey

age 61, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 8:40 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2003

visitation to funeral time today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Lillie Verdin Cressey; and two sisters, Barbara and husband, Dudley Williams, of Kenner, and Nina Cressey of Houma

preceded in death by his parents, Eleanor Gregoise Evans and Aliege Cressey Sr.; and one brother, Larry Cressey

parishioner of Holy Rosary and maintenance worker for Heritage Manor Nursing Home

Charles Baradell

age 79, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:32 a.m. Friday, April 4, 2003

visitation Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by his wife, Clemence Boudreaux Baradell; one son, Bruce Baradell; two daughters, Barbara Bergeron and Patricia Lirette; five sisters, Mildred Adams, Shirley Simmons, Rose Boudreaux and Rita and Marie Babin; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Cecil Breaux Baradell and Robert Baradell Sr.; one son, Michael Baradell; one daughter, Tammy Baradell; one brother, Robert Baradell Jr.; one step-grandchild; and one step-great-grandchild

World War II veteran and VFW member

Benny LeRay Jr.

age 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died on Friday, April 4, 2003

visitation Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by his wife, Bonnie Kee LeRay; one son, Troy LeRay; one daughter, Gina LeRay Knight; and three grandchildren, Arabell LeRay and Tara and Sommer Knight

preceded in death by his parents, Bernice and Benny LeRay Sr.

Thibodaux Funeral Home

Charles L. Knight

age 61, a native of Centerville and resident of Raceland, died at 10:05 a.m. Thursday, April 3, 2003

memorial services Tuesday at Victor Life Church in Lockport; donated his body to Tulane Science and Research

survived by his wife, Kay Knight; his mother, Mildred Knight of Centerville; three daughters, Laura Borne, Shelley Ordoyne and Ramona Mire; two brothers, Kenneth Knight Jr. and Samuel Knight, both of Centerville; one sister, Karen Appling of Jacksonville, Fla.; and five grandchildren, Dylan Mire, Cole Ordoyne, Colleen Ordoyne, Austin Foret and Chandler Mire

preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Knight Sr.

member of the Chamber of Commerce, Lion Clubs, and GNOCC and other car clubs

Falgout Funeral Home

APRIL 5, 2003

no entries posted

APRIL 7, 2003

Charles Baradell

age 79, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:32 a.m. April 4, 2003

mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux

survived by his wife, Clemence Boudreaux Baradell; son, Bruce Baradell; daughters, Barbara Bergeron and Patricia Lirette; sisters, Mildred Adams, Shirley Simmons, Rose Boudreaux and Rita and Marie Babin; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Cecil Breaux Baradell and Robert Baradell Sr.; son, Michael Baradell; daughter, Tammy Baradell; brother, Robert Baradell Jr.; a step-grandchild; and a step-great-grandchild

World War II veteran and VFW member

Thibodaux Funeral Home

Hilda Chaisson Billiot

age 67, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, died at 1:50 p.m., April 3, 2003

visitation today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; funeral services conducted today at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery

survived by her husband, Martile Billiot Sr.; son, Martile "Matt" Billiot Jr.; and sisters, Vernice Dupre and Eloise Dardar

preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Chauvin and Lorencia Dardar Chaisson; and brothers, Wilsey Dardar, Norman Dardar and Elie Hendon

Baptist

Samart Funeral Home

Louise Savoie Comeaux

age 79, a native and resident of Larose, died at 5:15 p.m. April 4, 2003

mass of burial was celebrated Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by two daughters, Jody Olivier and Amy Gobert Caulder; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Richard Comeaux Jr.; her parents, Eves Savoie Sr. and Octavia Bourgeois Savoie; brothers, Eves Savoie Jr., Irvin Savoie and Sidney Savoie; and sisters, Inez Trentacosta, Rhenette Thomassie, Irene Shauvet and Della Pervan

parishioner of Holy Rosary

Falgout Funeral Home

Robert A. Cuneo

age 63, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Houma, died April 5, 2003

visitation Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue

survived by his wife, Brenda Eschete Cuneo; sons, Robert Jr. and Joe; daughters, Connie, Rhonda, Rea and Dawn; brothers, Irvin Jr. and Davis Cuneo; sisters, Judy and Juanita; and 10 grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Mary Cuneo; parents, Irvin and Octavia Callais Cuneo; and son, John Cuneo

U. S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam war and a member of Veterans Park; retired tankerman of Highland Towing, Inc.

Samart Funeral Home

Marie B. Davis

age 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1 a.m. April 6, 2003

visitation Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by her son, Aimzy Davis Jr.; daughters, Betty Cavalier and Lorena David; 11 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Aimzy Davis Sr.; parents, Ulysse and Lea Trosclair Benoit; brothers, Walter, Wallace, Claude, Ernest, Auther and Lionel Benoit; sisters, Valarie Knight and Esther Gros

parishioner of St. Lawrence Church

Edna Richard Gagneaux

age 87, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Donner, died at 5:30 a.m., April 5, 2003

visitation today at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by her son, Buddy Joseph Gagneaux Jr. and wife, Betty, of Schriever; daughter, Mrs. Wilbert (Peggy) Dubois of Donner; sister, Rita Mae Delcombe of New Iberia; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Joseph Gagneaux Sr.; parents, Lawrence and Clarence Richard; sisters, Daisy Boudreaux and Irene Lajaunie; and granddaughter, Angela Gagneaux

parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church

Samart Funeral Home

Calvin Vincent Matherne

age 59, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland, died at 2:50 p.m. April 4, 2003

mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport

survived by his brothers, Stanley Matherne Jr. and Carroll Matherne; and sisters, Marion Bourgeois, Beverly Sampay, Audrey Hebert, Jerrylyn Battaglia and Janet Berzais

preceded in death by his parents, Stanley Matherne Sr. and Rena Chauvin Matherne; and brothers, Evans, James, Daniel and David Matherne

Falgout Funeral Home

Lillian Millet Nobile

age 90, a native of LaPlace and resident of Lutcher, died at 10 a.m. April 5, 2003

mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Church in Pauline, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by her sons, Lawrence, John and A.J. Nobile; daughter, Katherine Bates; sister, Annabel Millet Stein; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Johnny A. Nobile; parents, Noe and Nolie Dufresne Millet; brother, Ernest Millet; and sisters, Denise M. Perilloux, Antoinette Millet and May M. Tregre Sicard

Rose Lynn Funeral Services

Louis J. Scioneaux

age 75, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:35 a.m. April 4, 2003

visitation today and Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by his wife of 54 years, Theresa Alleman Scioneaux; daughters, Gerry S. Himel and Phyllis S. Fontenot; brothers, Norman and Joe Scioneaux; sisters, Mary S. Oubre, Janice S. Treese and Gail S. Jacobs; grandchildren, Cassie H. Bonvillain, Leslie H. Talbot, Randy Himel Jr., Jamey, Bryan and Eric Fontenot; and four great-grandchildren, Peyton, Madison and Abbie Bonvillain and Hannah Talbot

preceded in death by his parents, Loisel and Stella L. Scioneaux; sister, Joyce S. Porto; and one infant son

World War II Army veteran and a member of the VFW

Thibodaux Funeral Home

Marie ‘Ma Re’ F. Uzee

age 89, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 5:05 a.m. April 6, 2003

visitation Tuesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by her son, Dr. Melvin Uzee and wife, Ann and Deacon Dickey Uzee and wife Joyce; daughter, Mary U. Foret and Husband Antoine "Tony;" brother, Oneil Foret; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Julian "Dick" Uzee; parents, Orville and Victorine Arcement Foret; granddaughter, Angela "Angie" Uzee; brothers, Orville Jr., Pierre Benny Sr.; Emile, Denis, Davis, Sidney and Zepherin Foret; and sister, Agnes Foret Bourgeois

parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church; member of Catholic Daughters, Ladies Altar Society and American Legion; awarded Catholic Daughter Woman of the Year 2002

Samart Funeral Home

APRIL 8, 2003

Eno P. Barrios

age 95, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose, died at 6:45 p.m. April 6, 2003

visitation Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Viola Danos; daughters, Faye Barrios Jones and Loisel Barrios; brother, Ernest Barrios; son-in-law, Peyton Jones; grandchildren, Yale Peyton Jones Jr., Anita Jones Faulk and Shanna Dufrene Gonsoulin; great-grandchildren, Brock Bennett; Scott J. C. Faulk, Tommy Jones, Andre’ Dufrene and Gage Gonsoulin; and great-great-grandchild, Peyton B. Bennett

preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Clementine Barrios; brother, Abby "Be" Barrios; and sister, Jeannette Phillips, Rena Perez and Annette Landry

Girly Granier Becnel

age 73, a native and resident of Vacherie, died April 6, 2003 of pancreatic cancer

visitation Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Granier Cemetery in Vacherie

survived by her husband, Sidney Becnel Sr.; sons, Gerald, Sidney Jr. and Jason Becnel; daughter, Geraldine B. Dufresne; brothers, Herman Sr. and Horace Granier; sister, Olive Falgoust Stevenson; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Mark Sr. and Antoinette Dempster Granier; and brothers, Mark Jr. and Gilbert Granier
Thibodaux Funeral Home

Alma Cheramie

age 78, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 8:35 a.m. April 7, 2003

visitation Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery

survived by her son, Wesley J. Cheramie; daughter, Evelyn J. Kuyrkendall; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Hector J. Cheramie; parents, Clarence and Viola Martin Bouffanie; daughter, Patsy Ann Cheramie; brother, Alvin Robichaux; and sister, Thelma Bouzigard

Samart Funeral Home

Barbara Coupel

age 71, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 12:39 a.m. April 8, 2003

visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by her husband of 48 years, Howard Coupel; son, Michael J. Coupel; daughter-in-law, Terry Richoux Coupel; brothers, James and Junius Hebert; sister, Jessie Mae Day; grandchildren, Michael T. Coupel and Nicole Chaisson; and great-grandchildren, Destyni and Brittani Chaisson

preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy and Viola Bernard Hebert; brother, Guy Hebert; and half-brothers, Alvin and Allen Hebert

parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church an a volunteer foster grandparent for Raceland Upper Elementary School

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

William ‘Sonny’ Ringgold’ Daigre III

age 61, a native of Alexandria and resident of Houma, died April 7, 2003

visitation today and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home chapel

survived by his wife, Elveta Sims Daigre; father, William Daigre Jr.; sons, William R. IV, Richard R. and Scott R. Daigre; brothers, Gilbert R. and Thomas R. Daigre; and three grandchildren

preceded in death by his mother, Etta Hillman

Falgout Funeral Home

James ‘T-Jim’ Dardar

age 60, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 9:02 a.m. April 6, 2003

visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Irma Kiger Dardar; sons, Randy, Efrem, Bryan, Kelly, James and Uriah Dardar; daughters, Lisa Prince and Selene Dardar; brothers, Ebreaux "Tip" Jr., Stanberg, Louis Sr. and Michael "Bodo" Dardar; sisters, Juliette Gaspared and Lydia Serigny; 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Ebreaux and Lydia Billiot Dardar; and a grandchild

boat captain

Samart Funeral Home

Wanda Hart Dowdy

age 75,a native of Texas City, Texas and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:30 p.m. April 6, 2003

visitation Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles Community; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by her son, Fred W. Downdy Jr.; daughter, Iris D. Hymel; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Fred W. Dowdy Sr.; parents, L.B. and Elaine Longenbaugh Hart

Thibodaux Funeral Home

Olga Surgi Frey

age 90, died at 4:15 p.m. April 6, 2003

visitation Wednesday at All Faiths Funeral Home Chapel in New Orleans; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Greenwood Cemetery

survived by her sons, William Thomas and Peer James Frey; five grandchildren and great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Surgi and Theresa Vogel; sisters, Mildred Cucci and Theresa Slipacoff; and brothers, Thomas and Earl Surgi

All Faiths Funeral Home

Charles L. Knight

age 61 a native of Centerville, Pa., and resident of Raceland, died at 10:05 a.m. April 3, 2003

memorial service held today at Victory Life Church in Lockport

survived by his wife, Kay Knight; mother, Mildred Knight of Centerville; daughters, Laura Borne, Shelley Ordoyne and Ramona Mire; brothers, Kenneth Jr. and Samuel Knight of Centerville; sister, Karen Appling of Jacksonville, Fla.; and grandchildren, Dylan Mire, Cole Ordoyne, Colleen Ordoyne, Austin Foret and Chandler Mire

preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Knight Sr.

member of the Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, GNOCC and other car clubs

Falgout Funeral Home

Cecelia Reed Terrebonne

age 59, a native of Maroa, Ill., and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 4:55 p.m. March 27, 2003

visitation Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home

survived by her husband, Troy Terrebonne; sons, Johnny, Gerald, Keith and Martin Carter; daughter, Laura Ambrose; sister, Nancy Carnerhand; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Opal Carter Reed; son, Willie Ambrose; daughter, Michelle Gee; Christian Ship and Therina Carter; sister, Charlotte Tippit

member of the Galliano Assembly of God Church

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Mary L. Thibodaux

age 62, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 1:10 a.m. April 7, 2003

visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Lawrence Cemetery in Chacahoula

survived by her companion, Magnus Dupre; daughters, Gloria Grabert, Debra Macha, Donna Boissenin and Edie Thibodaux; brothers, Paul and Charlie Chenvert; sister, Rita Thibodaux; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by her parents, John and Evita Bertrand Chenvert; son, Bruce Thibodaux; brothers, Edward, Francis, Adam and Leon Chenvert; and sister, Dorothy Davis

Samart Funeral Home of Houma

APRIL 9, 2003

Moise A. Vegas Sr.

age 77, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5:35 a.m. April 8, 2003

visitation today and Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano

survived by his son, Moise Vegas Jr.; daughters, Katie Barrios, Serina Gaspard and Christine Cheramie; sisters, Anita Hebert, Gloria Griffin, Hazel Blair, Bella Orgeron and Leola Rousse; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Ybarzabal Vegas; parents, William Vegas and Evelia Cheramie Vegas Duplantis; daughter, Nelia Cheramie; and brothers, John Vegas Sr., Sonto, Joseph Jr. and William Duplantis

an oysterman and trawler

Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Smith J. Blanchard Sr.

age 80, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:48 p.m. April 7, 2003

visitation Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano

survived by his son, Smith Blanchard Jr.; daughters, Dora Blanchard Bruce, Toni Blanchard Naquin and Tammy Blanchard Duet; sisters, Thelma Blanchard Federine and Isabelle Blanchard Guidry; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Attress Guidry Blanchard; parents, Albert and Georgette Galjour Blanchard; brothers, Albert and Herbert Blanchard; sisters, Nola Duet, Gertrude Williams, Della and Velma Pitre; and four grandchildren

U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a P.O.W.; member of the American Legion and a retired employee of Chevron Oil Co.

Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Olita B. Bernard

age 87, a native of New Iberia and resident of Thibodaux, died April 8, 2003

visitation Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux

survived by her husband, Clevence J. Bernard Sr.; sons, C.J. Jr. and Philippe Bernard; daughter, Joan Bernard; sisters, Edith B. Belliveau and Edmae B. Delcambre; grandchildren, Lisa M. Savoie, Brent Bernard, Deidra A. Richard and Nicole M. Lirette; and great-grandchildren, William E. Lirette, Steven Savoie, Danielle E. Richard, Kayla Savoie, Tanner Richard and Donnie Lirette

preceded in death by her parents, Ophe and Emily R. Bourque; brothers, Ophelius, Junius and Charles Bourque; and sisters, Olite B. Trahan and Editha B. Verette

Landry’s Funeral Home

APRIL 10, 2003

Annette Lalande Breaux

age 93, a native and resident of Lockport, died at noon April 9, 2003

visitation Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by her sons, Gaston A. Breaux Jr. of Lockport and Theodore M. Breaux of Houston; grandchildren, A. Elizabeth, Annette, Paul, Denise, Teddy, Danny, Nicol and Kevin Breaux and Andre’ Breaux Couch

preceded in death by her husband, Gaston A. Breaux; parents, T.D. and Cecile Toups Lalande; brothers, T.D. Jr., Leonce and Claude Lalande; sister, Heloise Lalande Toups

parishioner of Holy Savioe Catholic Church

Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Ricky Peter Falgout

age 38, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:20 p.m. April 9, 2003

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by his mother, Barbara Scott Falgout; grandmother, Ella Pellegrin DeSilvey of Bourg; and sisters, Donna F. McKey and Kelly F. Kraemer of Houma

preceded in death by his father, Peter R. Falgout; and grandparents, Nell May LeBouef Scott, Ruby Joseph Scott and Peter Ruffin Falgout Sr.; and step-grandfather, Arnold DeSilvey

owner of Falgout’s CB Shop; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Roy P. Guilbeau Sr.

age 70, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 10:15 a.m. April 9, 2003

visitation Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Mary A. Guilbeau; sons, Andre’, Roy JR. and John Guilbeau; stepson, Andy Chauvin; stepdaughters, Tammy Lynn and Sandi Chauvin; brothers, Olan, Raleigh and Larry Guilbeau; sisters, Yvonne Joseph and Bella Dantin; four grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Jeffery Sr. and Benecia Terrebonne Guilbeau; stepson, Arthur Chauvin; and brother, Jeffery Guilbeau Jr.

U. S. Navy veteran

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Claudell Jackson

age 38, a native of Johnson Ridge and resident of Houma, died April 7, 2003

visitation Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Johnson Ridge; religious service held Friday at the church with burial at Blue Lilly Cemetery in Johnson Ridge

survived by his companion, Valerie Berryhill of Houma; mother, Delores Jackson of Johnson Ridge; son, Claudell Smith of Johnson Ridge; daughter, Kyionnti Smith of Johnson Ridge; brothers, Alfred Jackson of Gray, Michael, Herbert Lee, and Burnell Jackson of Johnson Ridge, Thomas Harris Jr., of New Orleans, Carl, Randy, and Raynell Harris of St. James; and sisters, Mary Ann Woods of Gray, Angela Davis, and Bernadine Dumas of Johnson Ridge, Joyce Ernest of New Orleans, Eva Marie, and Lee Ethel Harris of Baton Rouge, Patricia Vaultz of Slidell, Lois Cooper of St. James, and Gaynell Louis of Kenner

preceded in death by his father, the Rev. Thomas Harris Sr.

member of Morning Star Baptist Church

Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Allen P. Molbert

age 83, a native of Cecilia and resident of Larose, died at 11:15 p.m. April 8, 2003

visitation Friday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose

survived by his daughter, Maureen M. Comardelle; brother, Anthony Molbert Jr.; sisters, Rosemary Girouard, Joyce Theriot and Vivian Castille; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Rodrigue Molbert; parents, Anthony Chet Sr. and Rose Hebert Molbert; brother, Leroy Molbert; an infant brother; and three infant sisters

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Ruth Plaisance

age 63, a native of LaGrange, Ga., and resident of Larose, died at 7:20 p.m. April 8, 2003

visitation Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Ernest Plaisance Sr.; sons, Kevin, Ernest and Shane Plaisance; daughters, Monica Nelson, Donna Savoie, Brenda and Dorothy Plaisance; brother, Frank Hunter; and 11 grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Annie John Gill Hunter

Samart Funeral Home

Josephine Forrest Pond

age 86, a native of Saluda County, S.C., and resident of Florence, S.C. died April 8, 2003

graveside services held today in Grove Hill Cemetery in Darlington, S.C.

survived by her daughters, Mary Lynn Pond of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Ann Pond Cox and husband, Reid, of Laurens, S.C., son, Ralph Benjamin Pond III and wife Ann of Myrtle Beach; sister, Rae Forrest Kibler of Darlington; brothers, Henry J. Forrest of Thibodaux and Rhodes Forrest of Murrells Inlet, S.C.; grandchildren, Carson Copeland Chitty, John Edwin Copeland Jr., Elizabeth Reid Cox, Mary Carson Cox, Emily Forrest Pond and Ralph Benjamin Pond IV; and great-grandchildren, Carolyn Copeland Potter and Victoria Rose Chitty

preceded in death by her brother, Guy E. Forrest

Belk Funeral Home of Darlington

APRIL 11, 2003

Camilla Beacher

age 89, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died April 10, 2003

visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at Evening Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by 14 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Ben Beacher; daughter, Albertine Haley; sister, Mable Johnson; brothers, Albert, Ridley and Eddie Johnson

longtime member of Evening Star Baptist Church, where she served as mother of the church; homemaker

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Annette Lalande Breaux

age 93, a native and resident of Lockport, died at noon April 9, 2003

mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by her sons, Gaston A. Breaux Jr. of Lockport and Theodore M. Breaux of Houston; grandchildren, A. Elizabeth, Annette, Paul, Denise, Teddy, Denny, Nicole and Kevin Breaux and Andreé Breaux Couch

preceded in death by her husband, Gaston A. Breaux; parents, T.D. and Cecile Toups Lalande; brothers, T.D. Jr., Leonce and Claude Lalande; sister, Heloise Lalande Toups

parishioner of Holy Savioe Catholic Church

Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Lincoln M. Dardar

age 74, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, died at 11 a.m. April 10, 2003

visitation Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by his former wife, Pearline Ledet; sons, Linton and Lincoln Dardar; daughters, Patricia D. Jarreau, Anita D. Anselmi, Katherine D. Anselmi and Joyce D. Adams; stepdaughters, Terri Soudelier and Melissa Bourgeois; sister, Margaret Dardar; 21 grandchildren, including Jerome, Kearney, Garrett and Michael Jarreau; and 30 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Alida Dardar; daughter, Albert Dardar; brothers, Roman, Ebreaux, Michel, Xavier, Raymond, Dalvis, Nelson, Charles, Alexander and Victor Dardar; sister, Alice D. Billiot; and great-grandson, Nate Jarreau

parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church; hobbies were gardening and fishing; trawler

Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Ruby Webre Gonzales

age 88, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lafayette, died April 10, 2003

visitation Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by her daughter, Joan Badon and husband Houston of Lafayette; sons, Nolan Jr. and Robert Gonzales, both of Lockport; sister, Anne Ayo of North Carolina; brother, Rolan Webre of Thibodaux; 12 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Aaron and Brigette Morvant Webre; husband, Nolan Gonzales; son, Ronald Gonzels; grandson, Craig Badon; three sisters; and three brothers

Delhomme Funeral Home of Lafayette

Willie Sylvester Sr.

age 76, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9:20 a.m. April 3, 2003

visitation Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery

survived by his former Wife, Elmira Williams Sylvester of Raceland; daughters, Diana Sylvester of Raceland and Sandra Sylvester of New Orleans; sons, Willie Sylvester Jr., and Leroy Sylvester and Joseph Sylvester of Raceland; stepson, Donald Williams of Raceland; brother, Arthur Sylvester of Raceland; sisters, Agnes Gray of Raceland and Enola S. Thomas of Breaux Bridge; 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Sr., and Earline Sylvester; daughters, Sharlene and Carolyn Sylvester; brothers, Audrey, Alfred Jr., Steve, Walter, Frank and the Rev. Livingston Sylvester; and sisters, Mildred S. Louis, Sedonia S. Hogan, Dorothy S. Gray, and Isabella S. Miller

member of Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; also a World War II Army veteran; hobbies included cooking and gardening

Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Zachary Matthew Woodburn

age 2, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:30 p.m. April 8, 2003

religious service held Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; he was cremated

survived by his mother, Marie Woodburn Williams of Houma; grandparents, Greg and Cindy Woodburn of Ohio and Patti Parr of Houma; and great-grandfather, Ernest J. Parr of Houma

Samart Funeral Home of Houma

APRIL 12, 2003

David Henry ‘’Dave’ Chatagnier Jr.

age 36, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, April 11, 2003

visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at First Baptist Church of Houma; religious services Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by his wife, Fran Joan Yesso Chatagnier of Houma; his mother and stepfather, Evelyn Farrar Flattmann and Elwood Flattmann of Houma; one son, Samuel David Chatagnier of Houma; one daughter, Sarah Elise Chatagnier of Houma; one brother, Bradley David Chatagnier of Houma; two sisters, Teri Cavalier of Houma and Deidi Rodrigue and husband, Mitch, of Hattiesburg, Miss.; and his grandmother, Gladys Farrar of West Monroe

preceded in death by his father, David Henry Chatagnier Sr.; and his grandparents, Jim Bob Farrar and Maurice and Alice Chatagnier

operations manager for TSB and was a member of the Masonic Lodge; U. S. Army veteran during peace time and a parishioner of First Baptist Church of Houma

Rev. Isaiah Samuel Holmes Sr.

age 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:10 a.m. Monday, April 7, 2003

visitation to funeral time today at New Rising Sun Baptist Church; religious services today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Bertha Mae Holmes; three sons, Isaiah S. Holmes Jr. of New Orleans, Terrance Holmes and wife, Tammy, of Beaumont, Texas, and Derek Holmes and wife, Avaline, of Houston; five daughters, Shirley Clement, Mrs. George (Bertha) Pillot and Mrs. Jerome (Rosie) Matthews, all of Houma, Mrs. Larry (Jacqueline) Johnson of New Orleans and Mrs. Thomas (Senoria) Jackson of Abilene, Texas; four sisters, Bertha Griffin, Marian Jones, Betty Holmes and Sarah Holmes, all of Houma; two brothers, Clarence and David Holmes; and 16 grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Webster Holmes Sr. and Laura M. Holmes; one brother, Webster Holmes Jr.; and three sisters, Lula Anderson, Agnes Miller and Myrtle Wolfe

minister and retired school teacher of Terrebonne Parish Schools and was a pastor of New Jerusalem, St. Luke in Dularge and New Rising Sun Baptist churches; member of Kappa Alpha PSI Fraternity Inc., Blaine C. Clay Masonic Lodge No. 14 and Fifth District Baptist Association past executive secretary; U. S. Navy veteran of World War II

Community Funeral Home

Dan A. Ritchey Jr.

age 85, a native of DeRidder and resident of Lafayette, died Thursday, April 10, 2003

funeral services today at Delhomme Funeral Home Chapel of Flowers in Lafayette, with interment in Lafayette Memorial Park Mausoleum

survived by his wife, Cecilia Kelly Ritchey of Lafayette; two daughters, Christine R. Weber of Lafayette and Susan R. Pellegrin and husband, Michael Pellegrin, of Houma; one son, Ron Ritchey M.D. and wife, Lynne Bauersfeld of Lafayette; two sisters, Mary Alice Ritchey of Lafayette and Lottie Ruth Clement of Houston; one brother, Charles H. Ritchey of Point Clear, Ala.; and four grandchildren, Shelley Pellegrin, Taylor Pellegrin, Scot Ritchey and Sara Ritchey

preceded in death by his parents, Dan A. Ritchey Sr. and Lottie Donlon Ritchey; two grandsons, Christopher Daniel and William Martin Weber; two sisters, Mildred Sims and Francis Debaillon; and three brothers, Mike Ritchey, Donlon Ritchey and Benjamin Ritchey

member of the American Society of Appraisers, American Right of Way Association, Institute of Real Estate Management, Certified Residential Broker and was a graduate of Realtors Institute in 1972; secretary, treasurer and vice-president of the Lafayette Board of Realtors, vice president of the Louisiana-Mississippi Chapter, Institute of Real Estate Management, was a state director of the American Society of Appraisers and served on the board of directors for the Lafayette Public Buildings Corporation for the Louisiana Realtors Association, chairman of the Lafayette Planning and Zoning Commission and chairman of the Board of Adjustment for the City of Lafayette and was voted realtor of the year in 1960; served five years as a Major in World War II and was in the U. S. Army Reserve as a U.S. Lieutenant Colonel until retirement in 1977

Delhomme Funeral Home

Clarence Paul Scott Jr.

age 56, a native of Cocodrie and resident of Chauvin, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2003

visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in Bisland Cemetery

survived by his wife, Elaine Martin Scott of Chauvin; one daughter, Julia Scott Thibodeaux of Chauvin; one son-in-law, James B. Thibodeaux of Chauvin; one brother, Aaron Scott of Chauvin; three sisters, Stella S. Domangue of Chauvin, Barbara S. Callahan and Patti J. Scott, both of Houma; three granddaughters, Kelsey Lynne Thibodeaux, Kaley Marie Thibodeaux and Jamey Bryana Thibodeaux, all of Chauvin

preceded in death by his father, Clarence Paul Scott Sr.; his mother, Ella Domangue Scott Brien; one son, Curtis Paul Scott; two daughters, Liza Marie Scott and Sandy Marie Scott; three brothers, Lawrence Scott Sr., Eddie Scott and Loney Scott; and two sisters, Beulah S. Defelice and Brenda S. Aycock

retired boat captain and a commercial fisherman; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Samart Funeral Home

APRIL 13, 2003

no entries posted

APRIL 14, 2003

Bobby J. Badeaux

age 52, a native and resident of Lockport, died, April 12, 2003

visitation to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service held at the funeral home with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport

survived by his companion, Norma Eschete; his mother, Earline Rodrigue Badeaux; son, Jason Michael Badeaux; daughters, Jennifer Lynn Matherne and Tiffany Ann Badeaux; sister, Sue Gautreaux; and four grandchildren

preceded in death by his father, Johnny Paul Badeaux; and sister, Nancy Curole

member of Trinity Baptist Church

Samart Funeral Home

Shirley Roger Boudreaux

age 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:30 p.m. April 12, 2003

visitation today and Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux

survived by her daughters, Cheryl B. Gober and husband Gordon P; Gail B. Danos and husband, Carl J., and Sylvia B. Durocher; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Achille Roger; son, Elwood "Woody" J. Boudreaux; brothers, Harold and Horace Roger; and sisters, Irene Barthelemess and Ethel St. Germain

Thibodaux Funeral Home

Pershing Joseph ‘Pit’ Martin

age 84, a native and resident of Grand Point, died at 10:30 p.m. April 10, 2003

religious service was held today at St. Joseph Church in Paulina with burial at the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Bridget St. Pierre; sons, Lynn, Grant, Gene and Joey Martin; daughters, Glenda M. Thibodeaux and Jenny Poche; 20 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Emma Louque Martin; and brothers, Murphy and Lowden Martin

Rose Lynn Funeral Services of Lutcher

Rosalie Picou Mire

age 92, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, died April 11, 2003

visitation Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux

survived by her sons, Frederick J. Mire and wife Marion; daughters, Rosalie M. Abadie, Claudia M. Thompson and husband Bennett "Dale" Thompson; brother, Charles Picou and wife, Cleo; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by her husband, Claude "Lulu" Mire; parents, Charles J. and Rosa Naquin Picou; brother, Floyd Picou; and sisters, Laura Mae Coignet, Jeanne Lasseigne and Louise Ber

Landry’s Funeral Home

Maurice Joseph Naquin

age 78, a native of Montegut and resident of Bourg, died at 10:26 p.m. April 12, 2003

visitation today and Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg, with burial at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in Pointe-aux-chenes

survived by his wife, Adeline Marie Neil Naquin of Bourg; sons, Perry, Danny Sr., Bobby Sr., Samuel Sr. and Preston Naquin; daughter, Lillian N. Pitre; brothers, Camille, Paul, Norman and Percy Naquin; sisters, Lucena N. Boquet, Rose Dupre and Leona N. Constranstich; 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Agnes Levron Naquin; brother, Pierre Naquin; sisters, Cecile Naquin, Agnes N. Bergeron and Beulah Naquin; and grandchild, Kelly Naquin

retired equipment supervisor for Philips Petroleum Co.; member of the VFW Post 7755, United Veterans League and American Legion Post 272; U. S. Army veteran of World War II

Chauvin Funeral Home

Mary Ann Delatte Orgeron

age 51, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:45 p.m. April 11, 2003

visitation to funeral time today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Alvin "Butch" Orgeron; son, Albert J. Orgeron; daughter, Hope M. Orgeron; brothers, Daniel Sr., George Sr. and Tommy Delatte; and sister, Darlene Tastet

preceded in death by her parents, Cleore Sr. and Blanche Boudreaux Delatte; and brother, Cleore A. Delatte Jr.

parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the Sacred Heart Ladies Altar Society; enjoyed the outdoors

Samart Funeral Home

Louise A. Verrett

age 81, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:30 p.m. April 12, 2003

visitation today and Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at Port Hudson National Cemetery in Zachary

survived by her sons, Pierre Sr., Riley Sr. and Perry Terrebonne Sr.; sister, Aderina Eymard; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her first husband, Pierre Terrebonne Sr.; second husband, Nelson Verrett; parents, Dominique Sr. and Josephine Griffin Anselmi; brother, Dominique Anselmi Jr.; and sisters, Clementine Kiger and Angeline Anselmi

parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Samart Funeral Home

APRIL 15, 2003

Francis Joseph Badeaux

age 88, a native of New Orleans and resident of Lockport, died at 5:12 p.m. April 13, 2003

visitation Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport

survived by his wife, Lilly Reaux Badeaux; daughters, Barbara B. Arabie of Mathews and Mary B. Roussel of Raceland; stepson, Ronnie Hebert; stepdaughters, Delores LeBlanc, Lilly Mae Breaux and Gloria Michaud; sister, Marian L. Borden of Federal Way, Wash.; six grandchildren, 14 step-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and 19 step-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his first wife, Vida Lee Badeaux; parents, Edward A. and Bertha "Peggy" B. Badeaux; son, Edward L. Badeaux; stepdaughter, Dorothy "Dot" Naquin; and one step-great-grandchild

parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church and was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; member of the American Legion; served for many years as an alderman and clerk for the Town of Lockport and was a founding member of the Lockport Carnival Club; retired executive employee of the Raceland Bank and Trust; enjoyed designing and crafting wooden toys, traveling and working on his computer

Falgout Funeral Home

Gerald J. ‘Big Daddy’ Heim

age 64, a native and resident of Bertrandville, died at noon April 13, 2003

visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Wednesday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by his daughter, Yasha Curry; son-in-law, Shawn Curry; sisters, Marian Daggs, Yvonne Armour, Lavern Washington and Lucinda Jamison; brothers-in-law, Adam Daggs, Glenn Armour; Regisnal Washington and Reginald Jamison; aunts, Mary and Mildred Skidmore; grandson, Tryee Curry; five nieces; and devoted friend, Genevie Andrews

preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Ora Skidmore Heim

retired laborer at Supreme Sugar Refinery

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Shay’eeta Amani-Simone Johnson

infant, died at 5:30 p.m. April 10, 2003

religious services held Wednesday at Halfway Cemetery in Gray

survived by her mother, Shemika Nixon; father, Armand Johnson; sisters, Tierney Nixon and Alajah Diggs; maternal grandparents, Rhonda Mathews and Melvin Barrow Jr.; paternal grandparents, Doris and Izeal Johnson; maternal great-grandparents, Preston Antoine Sr. and Zenobia Barrow; paternal great-grandparents, Laura and James Brown; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins

preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents, Clara Antoine and Melvin Barrow Sr.; and paternal great-grandparents, Viola and Fred Johnson Sr.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Hurby P. Plaisance Sr.

age 74, a native of Larose and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5:50 a.m. April 14, 2003

visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by his sons, Hurby Jr., Tommy, Phillip and Charles Plaisance; daughters, Margaret P. Blaum and Melissa P. Fanguy; brothers, Carl and Anthony Plaisance; friend, Maria Gomez; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by his wife, Aline Anselmi Plaisance; parents, Antoine and Clarise Savoie Plaisance; brother, Roosevelt "Rudy" Plaisance; and sister, Alice P. Griffin

parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and a retired employee of Texaco Oil with 38 years of service; member of the board of directors of State Bank and Trust

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Emma Lois Charpentier Toups

age 68, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:26 p.m. April 14, 2003

visitation today and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by her daughter, Dianna Rousse; son-in-law, Harold Rousse; brother, Elfer Charpentier; sisters, Leona Favalora and Rena Plaisance; grandchildren, Joshua and Adrienne Rousse; and great-grandchild, John Rousse

preceded in death by her husband, Newman "U.B." Toups Jr.; parents, Pierre and Adrienne Guidry Charpentier; an infant daughter; brothers, Leonie, Ajristie "Jay," Norman and Raymond Charpentier; sisters, Pauline Sevin, Mary Ann Griffin and Enola and Clarise Charpentier

parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society, Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 315 and the Cut Off Senior Citizens; enjoyed playing bingo

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

APRIL 16, 2003

Clark P. Dupre Sr.

age 63, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 4:15 a.m. April 15, 2003

visitation today at Samart Funeral Home on Bayou Blue Road and Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue

mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Pearl Marcel Dupre; former wife, Dianne Porche Dupre; mother, Octavia Porche Dupre; sons, Rickey, Keith, Troy, Clark "Boobie" Jr. and Todd Dupre; daughter, Connie Dupre Deloach; brothers, Johnny Sr. and Eddie Dupre; 12 grandchildren and four step-grandchildren

preceded in death by his father, David Dupre; and son, Tab Michael Dupre

parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue

Samart Funeral Home

Shirley Guidroz Fischer

age 80, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 10:40 a.m. April 15, 2003

visitation today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Dr. Warren L. Fischer Sr.; sons, Warren Jr. and Myron Fischer; daughters, Shirley Marie Zeigler, Jilie Eymard and Mary Pitre; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Evest and Elmire Schouest Guidroz

parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of the St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society; also active in the Cursillo Movement

Falgout Funeral Home

Joyce Jean Higginbotham

age 67, a native of Morton, Texas and resident of Houma, died at 11:15 a.m. April 13, 2003

visitation Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service Thursday at the funeral home chapel; she was cremated

survived by her son, Thomas Wayne Higginbotham Sr.; daughter, Cheryl Parfait; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Coy T. and Marie Alexander Burke; son Mikel LeRoy Higginbotham; grandchildren, Hollie and Eric Higginbotham; and brother, Jimmy Carol

Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Adley Joseph Landry

age 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:15 a.m. April 15, 2003

visitation today and Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux

survived by his wife of 52 years, Vera Olivier Landry; sons, Chris and Brian Landry; daughters, Alice L. Perez and Evelyn L. Guillot; sons-in-law, Nelson Perez and James Guillot; daughters-in-law, Linda Gros and Lori Naquin Landry; brothers, Eugene and O.J. Landry; sisters, Julia L. Moll and Mary Eve L. Pitre; and grandchildren, Amanda, Katie, Kristin and Briann Landry and Derek Perez

preceded in death by his parents, Orestile S. and Eve Rodrigue Landry; daughter, Donna Marie Landry; and brother, Volizie Landry

Thibodaux City Councilman for more than eight years and chairman of the board of directors for the Lafourche Council on Aging and president of the Thibodaux Senior Citizens

Thibodaux Funeral Home

Pershing J. Lefort

age 79, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, died at 9:50 a.m. April 15, 2003

visitation Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano

survived by his wife, Ophelia Pitre Lefort; sons, Nolan J. and John P. Lefort; daughters, Wanda Lefort Curole and Donna Anne Lefort; brothers, Samson Jr. and Leroy Lefort; sister, Florence Lefort Lasseigne; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Samson Sr. and Eusta Lefort; brothers, Ernest and Herman Lefort; and sister, Louella Lefort

Catholic; commissioned in the Air Force in 1960 as a second lieutenant; past president of Woodmen of the World, a past member of the Knights of Columbus in Cut Off and Galliano; past Boy Scouts leader, a coin and stamp collector and he enjoyed fishing; retired from Texaco after 29 years and was a gradute of Southwestern La. Institute in 1962

Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Verena Marie Robichaux

age 99, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 6:25 a.m. April 15, 2003

visitation today at St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland

survived by her sister, Mildred R. Tassin

preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Eva Ledet Robichaux; brothers, Alonzo, Roy "Jerry", Arno, Ridley and Edgar Robichaux; and sisters, Julia R. Breaux and Enola R. Chauvin

member of the St. Hilary Ladies Altar Society

Falgout Funeral Home

Tyreke Terrell Smith

age 14 months old, a native and resident of Raceland, died April 13, 2003

visitation Thursday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Third Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland

survived by his parents, Darnley Marie Smith and Wendell Damon Shelby of Raceland; grandparents, Vanora Smith, Denise Shelby Garner and Wilson Garner of Raceland and Oliver Bennett of Thibodaux; brother, Terence Terez Smith of Raceland; and stepsisters, Wenicia and Wanesha Shelby of Houma

preceded in death by his grandfather, Bobby Steward

Kennedy Funeral Home

APRIL 17, 2003

Clark P. Dupre Sr.

age 63, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 4:15 a.m. April 15, 2003

visitation today at Samart Funeral Home on Bayou Blue Road and Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Pearl Marcel Dupre; former wife, Dianne Porche Dupre; mother, Octavia Porche Dupre; sons, Rickey, Keith, Troy, Clark "Boobie" Jr. and Todd Dupre; daughter, Connie Dupre Deloach; stepsons, Troy Mike and Carl LeBouef; brothers, Johnny Sr. and Eddie Dupre; 12 grandchildren and four step-grandchildren

preceded in death by his father, David Dupre; and son, Tab Michael Dupre

parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue

Samart Funeral Home

Stanley Noel Hotard Sr.

age 52, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 9:15 a.m. April 14, 2003

visitation Friday and Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Saturday at Live Oak Baptist Church in Pointe-aux-chenes, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg

survived by his sons, Stanley Jr., Daniel, Anthony and Nick, all of Houma, Van of Tennesse and Shane Hotard of Golden Meadow; daughter, Jesse Hotard of Golden Meadow; brothers, Walter, Eddie, Lawrence, Edward, Norris, Harold and Ronald Hotard, all of Pointe-aux-chenes; sisters, Justine Verdin, Julian Naquin, Rhonda Sloan and Noella Hotard, all of Pointe-aux-chenes; and nine grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Van Pierre and Francis Elizabeth Naquin Hotard; and brother, Roy Hotard

tugboat captain for American Tugs, Inc.

Edward ‘Ed’ Thomas

age 61, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died at 1:30 p.m. April 14, 2003

visitation Saturday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by his son, Darrell Thomas of Paincourtville; daughter-in-law, Nicole Thomas; daughters, Janice Thomas of Paincourtville and Orielle Tyler of Labadieville; mother, Leola Thomas; sister, Rosemary Robinson; brothers, Clarence Jr., Joseph and Lionel Thomas, all of Thibodaux; stepsisters, Linda, Ethyl and Dorothy Thomas; stepbrother, Michael Thomas; and seven grandchildren

preceded in death by his father, Clarence Thomas Sr.

former employee of J. Ray McDermott

Williams and Southall Funeral Home

APRIL 18, 2003

Sarah ‘Gusty’ Westlund Burleson

age 92, of Sulphur, died April 16, 2003

visitation today and Saturday at Robison Funeral Home in Sulphur; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Mimosa Pines Cemetery

survived by her sons, Carol C. Jr. of Dulac and Charles Eric Burleson of Thibodaux; daughters, Carol "Betty" Crouch and JoEddie Hoffpauir of Sulphur; sister, Margaret Hedin of Vidor, Texas; 16 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Carol C. Burleson Sr.;a nd daughter, Barbara Green

Robison Funeral Home of Sulphur

Clyde Owen Dubina

age 50, a native of Washington, Penn., and resident of Houma, died at 8 p.m. April 15, 2003

visitation Sunday and Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery

survived by his wife, Bonnie Callais Dubina of Houma; sons, Edmund Jarveaux Jr. and Ryan Dubina, both of Houma; daughters, Angelique Jarveaux of Houma and Julie Scroggins of Oklahoma City, Okla.; brothers, Nicholas and Michael Dubina of Washington, sisters, Emma Gudac of Canonsburg, Pa., Carol White of Washington and Deborah Heinz of Bentleyville, Pa.; and two grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas Jr. and Helen Matteson Dubina

postal carrier; U. S. Air Force veteran after 22 years and served during the Vietnam War and Desert Storm; parishionier of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Charles Vincent Folse

age 72, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died April 16, 2003

visitation Monday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Edith Carrere Folse; mother, Ourlie Matherne Folse; daughters, Gay-Lynn Folse and Laura F. LeBlanc; and brother, Malcolm Folse

preceded in death by his father, Charles V. Folse; parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church; U. S. Army veteran

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Adley ‘J. J.’ Kraemer

age 82, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 1:20 a.m. April 17, 2003

visitation Sunday and Monday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by his sons, Danny, Manuel and Simon "Matthews" Kraemer; daughters, Alice Foret, Della Puccio, Lise Farace, Elaine Delatte and Hope Sanchez; brothers, Kermit and Eddie Kraemer; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Azley Martinez Kraemer; parents, Jacob and Elia Granier Kraemer; son, Willie Kraemer; granddaughter, Danielle Sanchez; daughter, Martha Kraemer; brother, Norris Kraemer; and sister, Odelisa Cortez

Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Glenn Terry Joseph Ordoyne

age 56, a native of New Orleans and resident of Kathleen, Ga., died at 2 p.m. April 15, 2003

visitation Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home with rosary service and Monday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by his wife, Frances Barbera Ordoyne of Kathleen; daughters and sons-in-law, Cecily and Sam Johnson of Austin, Texas, Alecia and Patrick Goode of Atlanta, Ga. And Angela Ordoyne of Kathleen; granddaughter, Jonah Estelle Good of Atlanta; brother, Remy Ordoyne of Franklin; sister-in-law, Jackie Ordoyne of Thibodaux; nephew, Joseph F. Ordoyne of Charlotte, N.C.; mother-in-law, Frances Barbera; and father-in-law, Joseph Barbera

preceded in death by his parents, Frozin Joachim and Bernice Bergeron Ordoyne; grandson, Daemon Vincent Wyatt; and brother, Wally Ordoyne

worked in civil service at Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, Ga., as director of telephone services; veteran of the U. S. Air Force, he served with the Strategic Air Command during the Vietnam War and later worked at the Pentagon, where he helped to write the Information Privacy Act; retired from the U. S. Air Force Reserves as a Lt. Colonel; had a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and and master’s degree in business management and worked for 10 years as a professor of computer science at Nicholls State University; member of Our Lady of the Skies Catholic Church on Robins Air Force Base

Sidney Joseph Robichaux Jr.

age 73, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 4:27 p.m. April 17, 2003

visitation Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Resurrection Mausoleum in Mathews

survived by his brothers, Roland, Harvey, Stanley and Ray Robichaux; and sisters, Jetie Dufrene and Fay Arceneaux

preceded in death by his parents, Sidney J. Sr. and Rita Boudreaux Robichaux; and brothers, Leroy J. and Gerald Robichaux

parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Edward ‘Ed’ Thomas

age 61, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died at 1:30 p.m. April 14, 2003

visitation Saturday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by his son, Darrell Thomas of Paincourtville; daughter-in-law, Nicole Thomas; daughters, Janice Thomas of Paincourtville and Orielle Tyler of Labadieville; mother, Leola Thomas; sister, Rosemary Robinson; brothers, Clarence Jr., Joseph and Lionel Thomas, all of Thibodaux; stepsisters, Linda, Ethyl and Dorothy Thomas; stepbrother, Michael Thomas; and seven grandchildren

preceded in death by his father, Clarence Thomas Sr.

former employee of J. Ray McDermott

Williams and Southall Funeral Home

APRIL 19, 2003

Alice Marie Marx Le Blanc

age 72, a native and resident of New Orleans, died at 1:30 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2003

wake and rosary services to funeral time Monday at Lakelawn Metairie Funeral Home in New Orleans; religious services Monday at St. Dominic Church in New Orleans, with private interment

survived by her husband, Maj. Victor Andre Le Blanc; seven children, Andre Victor Le Blanc, Christian Jules Le Blanc, Michelle Marie Le Blanc, Denis Charles Le Blanc, Marc Joseph Le Blanc, Jean-Paul Le Blanc and Anne-Marie Le Blanc Dupuis; one brother, Frank Joseph Marx Jr.; one sister, Betty Mary Antonini; and six grandchildren, Nicholas Le Blanc, Mark Le Blanc, Stephen Le Blanc, Jacques Le Blanc, Colin Dupuis and Jacob Le Blanc

preceded in death by her parents, Frank Joseph Marx Sr. and Williamina Celeste Girault; one son, Victor Andre Le Blanc Jr.; and one brother, Preston August Marx

Lakelawn Metairie Funeral Home

Dale Cecile Wiggins

age 77, a native of Haynesville and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 a.m. Friday, April 18, 2003

visitation Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Houma; religious services Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by his wife, Anna Higginson Wiggins of Houma; one son, William Dale Higgins of Houma; one daughter, Donna W. Sigur and husband, Jerome, of Houma; two brothers, Merl D. Wiggins of Houston and William B. Wiggins of Henderson, Ky.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, Dock E. Wiggins and Carrie Trammell Wiggins; and two brothers, Dock E. Wiggins and P. Alton Wiggins

retired oilfield worker and a member of the American Legion Post No. 0401 in Baton Rouge; U. S. Army Veteran of World War II; member of First Baptist Church of Houma

APRIL 20, 2003

no entries posted

APRIL 21, 2003

Lloyd ‘B`Day’ Bennett

age 66, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died April 16, 2003

visitation Tuesday at Christ Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Florence Smith; daughters, Sophia and Evelina Smith, Geraldine Washington and Gloria Bonds; sons, Carl, Sylvester and Davis Smith, Gus, Lloyd, Dwayne and Patrick Williams and Eddie Hill; seven sisters; five brothers; and 27 grandchildren

preceded in death by both parents; a daughter; two sons; two sisters; four brothers; and a granddaughter

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Gaston Joseph ‘Pops’ Gisclair

age 83, a native of Cut Off and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 p.m. April 16, 2003

visitation today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum

survived by his wife, Eunice Ruth Filce Gisclair; sons, Farrell, Jerry and Glen Gisclair; daughter, Joy Gonzales; sisters, Mrs. Cleveland Triche and Mrs. Louis Guidry; and five grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Dominique and Camelia Toups Gisclair; infant son; four brothers; and five sisters

retired bus driver for Terrebonne Parish School System and was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Falgout Funeral Home

Marylaine Leboeuf

age 55, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died April 17, 2003

mass of burial was celebrated today at Annunziata Catholic Church, with burial at Rogers Cemetery

survived by her husband, Jesse Leboeuf; sons, Tony Leboeuf Sr. and Bobby LeBoeuf; daughters, Paula Leboeuf and Jill Fanguy; and seven grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Vanis and Leonise "Toot" Blanchard; brothers, Iry and Al Blanchard; and stepbrother, Adam Trahan

Samart Funeral Home

Preston Thomas Rodriguez

age 73, a native of Mermentau and resident of Morgan City, died at 1:35 p.m. April 18, 2003

religious service was held Saturday at Twin City Funeral Home, with burial at Morgan City Cemetery

survived by his wife, Marguerite Rodriguez of Morgan City; sons, Samuel and Don Rodriguez, both of Morgan City; daughters, Juanita Moxley of Labadieville and Dianne Rogers of Berwick; brother, Elwood Rodriguez of Bayou Vista; sisters, Marquita Arthur and Anna Suire, both of Berwick, Verna Blanco of Morgan City and Jennie Fabre of Bayou L’Ourse; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by both parents; two brothers; and a sister

Twin City Funeral Home of Morgan City

APRIL 22, 2003

Louis J. ‘L. J.’ Dugas

age 68, a resident of Napoleonville, died at 10:20 a.m. April 20, 2003

visitation today at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville

survived by his wife, Joel Ann Marks of Napoleonville; sons, John of Baton Rouge and Joey Dugas; daughters, Miriam Dugas of Decatur, Ala and Lynn Daigle of Napoleonville; daughters-in-law, Karen and Diane Dugas; son-in-law, Travis Daigle of Napoleonville; brother, bobby Dugas of Pierre Part; sisters-in-law, Aimee Marks and Diane Dugas of Pierre Part and Julene Marks of Niceville, Fla.; brother-in-law, Henry Marks; and grandchildren, Beth Dugas, Chelsea Daigle and Travis "T.J." Daigle II

preceded in death by his parents, Louis J. and Linda Landry Dugas; brother-in-law, John Boyd Marks; and in-laws, Boyd and Lena Marks

retired after 40 years of service from Dugas and LeBlanc; veteran of the U. S. Navy

Landry’s Funeral Home

Annie Mae Givens Ezell

age 82, a native of Yellow Pine, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 p.m. April 21, 2003

visitation today and Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Ann Cemetery in Bourg

survived by her sons, Johnny L. Sr., Houston W. Sr. and Don Ezell; daughters, Annie "Kathy" Katherine Ezell, Dorothy E. Bascle and Carolyn "Cissie" E. Frayer; brother, James D. Givens; sisters, Inez G. Jones and Nona Ruth G. Morrison; 27 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her former husband, Monroe L. Ezell; parents, Houston C. Sr. and Mattie Dunn Givens; sons, James M. Sr. and Curtis E. Ezell; brothers, Houston C. Jr. and Lloyd C. Givens; and sisters, Opal G. Schultz, Velma G. Ankerson and Dorothy Mae Givens

Chauvin Funeral Home

Emma Parr Foret

age 73, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 8:32 a.m. April 21, 2003

visitation Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Almus J. Foret; sons, Jay Jr. and Wayne Foret; daughter, Mary Lee Danos; brother, Johnny Parr; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Emile and Edna Walker Parr; son, Bruce Foret; and brothers, Emile and Elmer Parr

parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Gussie Mae Lewis Green

age 90, a resident of Thibodaux, died April 20, 2003

visitation Wednesday at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home in Bogalusa; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Ponemah Cemetery in Bogalusa

survived by her daughters, Margaret "Pauline" Jenkins Waits; Lois Jenkins Girdley, Joyce Faye Jenkins Smith and Connie Rae Jenkins Landry; son, Albert C. "A.C." Jenkins; sister, Lillie Lewis Fandel; brother, Charles Lewis; 19 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her daughters, Joelle Jenkins Waits, Jessie Marie Jenkins Hill and Willie Gene Jenkins Hill; sons, James W. Jenkins and an infant son; parents, Robert and Willie Lewis; sisters, Isetti Lewis, Leona Fandel, Eva Lee Lewis, Cynthia Monk and Frankie Johnson; brothers, Robert and Rudolph Lewis; and four grandchildren

Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home of Bogalusa

Bart N. ‘Tont’ Richard

age 22, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, died April 21, 2003

visitation Wednesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by his grandmothers, Joyceline and Thelma Richard; parents, Bruce and Elaine Richard; brothers, Heath and Jarrod Richard; and sister, Tonya Himel

preceded in death by his grandfathers, Clay Pay and Murphy P. Richard

worked for Petroleum Services at C.F. Industries

Landry’s Funeral Home

Rita ‘T-Mem’ Solet Solet

age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 12:06 p.m. April 20, 2003

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Holy Family Cemetery

survived by her daughters, Judy S. Saucier, Eva Maxine S. Boudwin, Bonita S. Boudoin, Orelia S. Boudreaux and Cynthia S. Ordone; sisters, Albertine S. Trahan, Mary S. Pierre and Bertha S. Gibson; 20 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, John Abbie Solet; parents, John Baptiste and Lena Solet; sons, James Randolph and Jerry J. Solet; brother, Johnny Solet; and sisters, Theresa Solet, Ida S. Billiot and Elda S. Fitch

Chauvin Funeral Home

Hadden Paul Thibodaux

infant, of Thibodaux, died at 5:19 p.m. April 18, 2003

visitation Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles Community; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux

survived by his parents, Jason P. Thibodaux and Alexis L. Duet; grandparents, Gary J. and JoAnne M. Duet and Dale P. and Linda M. Thibodaux

preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Duet Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Oneil Thibodaux, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Charles Martinez and Mr. and Mrs. Julian McCall

Thibodaux Funeral Home

APRIL 23, 2003

Bart N. ‘Tont’ Richard

age 22, a native of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonville, died April 21, 2003

visitation today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by his parents, Bruce and Elaine Richard; grandmothers, Joyceline and Thelma Richard; brothers, Heath "Bullwinkle" and Jarrod "Pop-tart" Richard; sister-in-law, Amy Richard; sister, Tonya "Tuttie" Himel; and nephew, Bailey Richard. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Clay "Pat" and Murphy P. Richard

worked for Petroleum Services at C.F. Industries

Landry’s Funeral Home

Joseph Roy Frederick

age 61, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died April 23, 2003

visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and Friday at First United Pentecostal Church in Houma; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma

survived by his wife, Betty Granger Frederick of Houma; sons, William Dudley Frederick of Houma and Steven Wilson of Texas; stepson Clifton Malley Jr. of Kiln, Miss.; daughter, Charlene Miller of Nederland, Texas; brother, Joseph Albert of Houma; sister, Eula Boudreaux of Port Arthur, Texas; six grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Eva Verdin Frederick; and sister, Doris Maronge of Houma

enjoyed fishing

Samart Funeral Home

Joseph Matthew ‘Joey’ Clause

age 5 months, a native of Houma and resident of Labadieville, died at 4:51 p.m. April 21, 2003

visitation Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville and Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville

survived by his parents, Richard Jr. and Bonnie Russo Clause; brother, Robert Michael Clause; grandparents, Richard Sr. and Gail Talbot Clause; and John Jr. and Donna Scales Russo

preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Herman "Pete" Clause; and great-great-grandmother, Stella Hotard Billiot

affected with spinal muscular atrophy, a genetic disorder

Landry’s Funeral Home

APRIL 24, 2003

Doris Savoie Baxter

age 92, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:47 a.m. April 23, 2003

visitation to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery

survived by a grandchild and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her first husband, Louis Ayo Sr.; second husband, James Baxter; parents, Albert and Maude Daigle Savoie; son, Louis Ayo Jr.; brother, Leonard Savoie; and sisters, Vivian Landry and Rita Junot

Falgout Funeral Home

Antoine R. Cheramie

age 79, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 8:56 a.m. April 23, 2003

visitation Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial elebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by his brothers, Ludgard, Joseph "Joe" and Lorris "Coon" Cheramie Sr.

preceded in death by his wife, Clara Cheramie; parents, Walzie and Josephine Marie Terrebonne Cheramie; brother, Norris Cheramie; and sisters, Norecia and Paviola Cheramie and Viola Bergeron

Samart Funeral Home

Camille Charles Duplantis Jr.

age 88, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:45 a.m. April 23, 2003

visitation Friday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by his wife of 67 years, Stella Marie Sigur Duplantis; sister, Marie Duplantis McNabb; son, Camille Charles Duplantis III; daughters, Mary Ann D. Goodwin, Theresa Marie D. Dugas, Stella Marie D. Smith; 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, Camille Charles Sr. and Marie Louise Chauvin Duplantis; brothers, Elmore, Elton and Thaddeus; and sister, Muriel and Tracy

retired Texaco employee and parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Church, a school volunteer at St. Francis and Vandebilt school, a member of the Louisiana National Guard, the Terrier Club and Were Young Once organization; fourth-degree Knight of Columbus for Council 1317

Chauvin Funeral Home

Virginia Ann ‘Dirty Sally’ Mitchell

age 44, a native of Gloster, Miss., and resident of Napoleonville, died April 13, 2003

visitation Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville; religious service Friday at the funeral home

survived by her mother, Catherine Mitchell; sons, Ricardo and Corey Johnson; and devoted friend, Kenneth Fair

preceded in death by her foster parents, Perry and Mary Johnson

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Dallas ‘Pompee’ Sims

age 76, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Johnson Ridge, died at 8:10 p.m. April 18, 2003

visitation Friday at Magnolia United Methodist Church on Johnson Ridge; funeral service Friday at the church; burial at Blue Lilly Cemetery on Johnson Ridge

survived by his wife, Amelia Sims of Johnson Ridge; children, Sidney Smith of Galveston, Texas, Delbert Smith of Houston, Texas, Clinton Smith of New Orleans, Rosetta Smith of Vaugh, Miss., Louise Sims of Boston, Mass, Lowell Smith of Atlanta, Ga., Stephanie Washington, Ellen Ayrow, Kevin Smith, Jolene Smith, Karen Smith, Rebecca Barton, Denise Washington, James Sims Sr., Barbara Baker, and Mildred McGee all of Thibodaux; stepchildren, Eugene Neville, Joyce Gage, Valerie Anderson, Albertha Joseph, Calamity Willis, Dalton James, Harry James, Cindy James, Randy James, Donald James, all of Thibodaux, Derrick Joseph and Frank James of Houma, and Vera Thompson of Labadieville; 138 grandchildren, 120 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by his mother, Ada Harold; father, Dennis Sims; sons, Robert McGee, Earl, and Bobby Sims; sisters, Deborah Young and Margie Wilson; brothers, Timothy and John Harold; stepchildren, Barbara and Jessie James; and one great-granddaughter

member of Magnolia United Methodist Church

Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

APRIL 25, 2003

Patricia Ann Coxen

age 54, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:28 p.m. April 17, 2003

mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by her mother, Josephine Hills Coxen of Thibodaux; daughters, Celease and Swann Coxen of Thibodaux; brother, Donald Coxen; sister, Brenda Coxen of Metairie; and one grandchild

preceded in death by her father, Andrew Coxen

parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Eddie J. Gervais

age 89, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 12:02 a.m. April 25, 2003

visitation Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Gertie Guidry Gervais; daughters, Jeanette G. Matherne and Annette G. Chiasson; sister, Adele Ernest; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Pauline Autin Gervais; and brothers, Tommy and Edward Gervais

parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church; member of Woodmen of the World; enjoyed fishing and hunting

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Dorothy Hubbard Monroe

age 58, a native of Napoleonville, died April 17, 2003

visitation Saturday at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by her son, Lucas Johnson; granddaughter, Wanda Edmund of Los Angeles, Calif; grandsons, William P. Johnson and Lawrence Edmund, both of Los Angeles; and friends, Irma Duplantis and the Joseph and Vickie Harrison family

preceded in death by her husband, Paul Monroe; daughter, Mary Edmund; parents, Harrison and Dora Wise Hubbard; four brothers; and three sisters

active member of New Belmont Baptist Church and Daughters of The Elks

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Bobby Joseph Hebert

age 59, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 2:56 a.m. April 24, 2003

visitation Saturday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by his mother, Eula Folse Girlinski; stepfather, Richard Girlinski; son, Timmy Hebert; brother, Jerry Hebert; stepbrothers, Richard Jr. and Jeff Girlinski; sister, Sandra Bouvier; stepsister, Jeanie Girlinski; and one grandchild

preceded in death by his father, Narcisse Hebert

parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Albert ‘Anee’ ‘Slow’ Ross

age 57, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died April 22, 2003 as the result of an automobile accident

visitation Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Audrey H. Ross of Houma; daughters, Diona and Darlene Ross of Houma, Demetria Holly of Thibodaux, Brandy O’Quin of Napoleonville and Tomorrow O’Quin of Baton Rouge; son, Leroy O’Quin; sister, Hester R. Holly of Napoleonville; brother Calvin Ross of Napoleonville; and seven grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Edna Ross; former companions, Marion O’Quin and Eula Castine; son, Albert Ross Jr.; sisters, Victoria Hall and Alma Ross; brother, Lawrence Ross; and grandson, Darnell Ross

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

APRIL 26, 2003

Irvy David

age 87, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Napoleon-ville, died at 2:55 a.m. Friday, April 25, 2003

visitation Sunday at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Folorence "Flo" David; one daughter, Carol D. Landry; one grandson, Kevin Landry; and one granddaughter, Kelli Landry

preceded in death by his parents, Arthur David Sr. and Noemie Vicknair David; three brothers, Roger David, Arthur David Jr. and Teles David; one half-brother, Wallace David; one sister, Eugenie D. Foret; and one half-sister, Aline D. Lasseigne

Landry’s Funeral Home

Hilda Grabert Falgout

age 88, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 6:45 a.m. Friday, April 25, 2003

visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport

survived by two daughters, Danielle Pierce and Carolyn Legnon; one brother, Evariste Grabert Jr.; two sisters, Esther Mayet and Eunice Falgout; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Manny J. Falgout; her parents, Evariste Grabert Sr. and Lucia Guidry Grabert; two brothers, Euclid and Hubert Grabert; and one sister, Ada Breaux

parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

Herbert Wurzlow

age 99, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2003

funeral services today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery

survived by his wife, Jeanne Bourg Wurzlow of Houma; three stepsons, James M. Boyne Jr., Charles J. Boyne and Andrew E. Boyne; two stepdaughters, Mary B. Wroblewski and Jeanne B. Bourgeois; one brother, Kermit Wurzlow; one sister, Felicie Walker; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his first wife, Adele Bertrand Wurzlow; his parents, Frank Wurzlow Sr. and Felicie Silvestre Wurzlow; three daughters, Patricia Moore Christ, Helen Byrne Windham and Claire W. Shaw; three brothers, August Wurzlow, Frank Wurzlow Jr. and Eugene Wurzlow; and two sisters, Rowena Harvey and Olga Wurzlow

entered the work force as a representative for Liggett-Myers Tobacco Company in New Orleans and became manager of Houma Packing Company; before opening his own abstracting business, H. C. Wurzlow Abstract Company, he was chief deputy clerk of court in Houma for a number of years

secretary of Salt Dome Royalties Inc. in Houma, Secretary-Treasurer Furoiland Corp. in Houma and director of Community Homestead Association; secretary of Terrebonne Parish Democratic Executive Committee and was a member of the Houma-Terrebonne Planning and Zoning Commission and Houma Policemen and Firemen Civil Service Board; member of the Elks Club, Houma-Terre-bonne Chamber of Com-merce, Lions Club, Terre-bonne Parish Sportsmen’s League, Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne, Terrebonne Quarterback Club, Commu-nity Concert Association, Houma Golf Club, Houma-Terrebonne Carnival Club and Ducks Unlimited; member of the National Guard and served as a member of the Rationing Board No. 5313 in World War II; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Chauvin Funeral Home

APRIL 28, 2003

John ‘Elfey’ Picou

age 81, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:20 a.m. April 25, 2003

visitation until funeral time today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass of burial today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Elza White Picou; son, Wayne Picou Sr.; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Rosiane Lyons Picou; daughters, Norma Jane Picou Naquin and Arlene Picou; brothers, Clinton, Milton and James Picou; and sister, Viley Picou

Catholic and a U. S. Army World War II veteran; member of the Ward 7 Citizen Club and the American Legion Post 380, both based in Chauvin, and enjoyed fishing

Samart Funeral Home

Benny Oliver Sr.

native of Dorseyville and resident of Bertrandville, died April 26, 2003

visitation Tuesday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Napoleonville; rosary said followed by a mass of burial Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

survived by his sons, Benny Jr., Ronald and Raymond Oliver; daughters, Cathy Guilfo, Lynette Pugh and Karen Oliver; brother, Cleveland Oliver; sisters, Mabel Buggage, Laura Armstrong and Audrey Barnes; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude James Oliver; parents, Samuel and Ella Sherman Oliver; brothers, Wallace and Samuel Oliver Jr.; sisters, Ida Howard, Awilla Skidmore, Rosie Mae Oliver and Idella Coleman; and a grandson, Ryan Oliver

World War II veteran, a member of Merrian-Skidmore Post 585 American Legion, St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church and the Knights of Peter Claver Council 23; retired employee of Ormet Corp.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Carroll James Keller Sr.

age 69, a native of Ama and a resident of Hahnville, died at 4:25 p.m., April 25, 2003

visitation to funeral time today at First Assembly of Bayou Gauche; religious services today at the church, with burial in Sunset Cemetery

survived by his son, Carroll James Keller Jr.; daughters, Carrie Frances Keller DeJean and Holly Elizabeth Keller Raffray; brothers, Clifford Sr. and Lionel Keller; sisters, Daisy Rushing, Hilda Tregre and Shirley Weber; and two grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Fannie Frickey Keller; his parents, Amedee Joseph and Bernadette Champagne Keller; and brother, Louis Keller

U. S. Army veteran and the former proprietor of Hahn