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Obituaries May, 2002 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  31 August 2004

MAY 1, 2002

Anthony Joseph Battaglia III

• age 64, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Gray, died Friday, April 26, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church; memorial services Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jerrylyn Battaglia; four daughters, Tina B. Foret, Amy B. Bergeron, Wendy B. Ledet and Toni Lynn B. Ledet; one brother, Dominique Battaglia; two sisters, Francis Arcement and Daisy Greene; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Anthony Joseph Battaglia II and Bessie Thibodeaux Battaglia; four brothers, Robert, Raphael, Joseph and Andrew Battaglia; and two sisters, Marrion B. Hebert and Bessie Battaglia

Naaman "Jersey" Dufrene

• age 68, a native of Bayou Gauche and resident of Cut Off, died at noon Tuesday, April 30, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off
• survived by his wife, Rosie Crosby Dufrene; one son, Thomas Dufrene; two daughters, Sandra Dufrene and Rachel D. Matherne; three brothers, Claude, Ronald and Donald Dufrene; four sisters, Joyce Plaisance, Vera Deville, Reva McPhail and Rebecca Badeaux; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Zoe Comardelle Dufrene; and his stepmother, Alverta Comardelle Dufrene

Margaret C. Knight

• age 71, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2002
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Norman J. Knight; two sons, Perry and Timothy Knight; two daughters-in-law, Jolene Morvant Knight and Eva Borne Knight; one daughter, Valerie Knight Westerman; one son-in-law, Glenn Westerman; one brother, Huey Chiasson Sr.; three sisters, Zenobia Landry, Dorothy Trosclair and Frances "Penny" Landry; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ozema R. Chiasson and Valerie C. Chiasson; one brother, Elmo Chiasson; and three sisters, Grace Chiasson LeBlanc, Floyd Chiasson Thibodaux and Eula Mae Chiasson Gros
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Elda "Mum" Billiot Naquin

• age 84, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 9:05 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2002
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station; mass Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes, with burial in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by three sons, Antoine, Irvin and Michel Naquin, all of Pointe-aux-Chenes; seven daughters, Pauline Henry of Bourg, Lena Rodrigue, Dulphine Verdin, Elizabeth Billiot and Diane Dardar, all of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Norma Naquin of Golden Meadow and Cynthia Guidry of Galliano; one sister, Agnes Billiot of Pointe-aux-Chenes; 46 grandchildren; and 63 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, John Naquin; her parents, Anatole and Sylvia Verdin Billiot; four sons, Chester, Glynn and Francis Naquin Sr., and infant; one daughter, Betty Billiot; six grandchildren, Tony, Henry and Pamela Naquin, Woody Billiot, Lorraine Naquin and Patty Rodrigue; two great-grandchildren, Owen Neil and Faith Dardar; four brothers, Ellis, William, Willie and Delvis Billiot; and one sister, Lucinda Tregle
• Catholic

Steve St. Romain

• age 43, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 5:22 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his fiancee’, Denise Allemand; his parents, Martin St. Romain II and Gwen Barbier St. Romain; two brothers, Michael St. Romain and Marty St. Romain, both of Raceland; one sister, Gwen St. Romain of Metairie; and his grandmother, Doris Barbier
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Gordon Barbier and Martin St. Romain and Rita Guidry St. Romain
• president of North Lafourche Conservation Levee and Drainage District and vice-president of South Coast Gas and Pierre Part Natural Gas

Melvin "Tony" Anthony Stoufflet

• age 60, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; services Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Blue Mountain Community Cemetery in Blue Mountain, Ark.
• survived by his wife, Juanita Stoufflet of Houma; his mother, Josephine Marie Martin Stoufflet of Bourg; four sons, Melvin Stoufflet Jr. of San Antonio, James Gayle Stoufflet of San Antonio, Leslie Danier Stoufflet of Biloxi, Miss., and Alvin Dale Dickens of Lancaster, Calif.; four daughters, Tonye’ Evette Browning of Longview, Texas, Charlesia Christina Felton of Morgan City, Lisa Irene Napier of Booneville, Ark., and Sandra Denise Day of Greenwood, Ark.; one sister, Betty Hebert of Houma; and 17 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Weldon James Stoufflet Sr.; one brother, Weldon James Stoufflet Jr.; two sisters, Cheri Lynn Guidry and Lana Mary Stoufflet; and one granddaughter, Savannah Diane Browning
• self-employed for Tony Carpets

 

MAY 2, 2002

Tommy Paul Adams

• age 58, a native of Raceland and resident of Galliano, died at 11:08 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2002
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time Friday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Elaine Dyess Adams; his stepmother, Gladys Ledet; two stepsons, Zan and Steven Broussard; two daughters, Tonia A. Parker and Tiffany Adams; one stepdaughter, Angela B. Rogers; three sisters, Betty Arguetta, Netty Lindemuth and JoAnn Aucoin; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Maturan Adams Sr. and Lola A. Adams; his stepfather, Phillip Aucoin; four brothers, Leroy, Tilden, Milton and Maturan Adams Jr.; one stepbrother, Hubert Aucoin; and two sisters, Gladys Hanks and Miriam McHenry
• member of Christian Fellowship Church

Robert "Bob" A. Boul Jr.

• age 54, a native of Belleville, Ill., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2002
• memorial service held in Belleville
• survived by one brother, John Boul; and four sisters, Diane Boul, Mary Boul, Paula Boul and Jodie B. Schneider
• preceded in death by his parents, Robert Boul Sr. and Rose Werashka Boul
• employed by Cameco for 29 years

Olivia Benot Deville

• age 83, a native of Lake Arthur and resident of Kinder, died at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Miguez Funeral Home in Jennings; rosary recited today at the funeral home chapel; services Friday in Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, with burial in Andrus Cove Cemetery
• survived by five daughters, Patricia Railey of Dallas, Juanita Guidry of Houma, Mary Bellon of Kinder, Helena Shaw of Houston and Bernadette Alleman of Duson; three sons, Robert Deville of Laredo, Texas, Daniel Deville of Saudi Arabia and John Deville of Kinder; one brother, Aristile Benoit Jr. of Lake Arthur; 22 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren
• Miguez Funeral Homes

Almeria "Doll" Celestine Sims

• age 71, a native of Donner and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:46 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2002
• memorial service Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Thibodaux
• survived by three sons, James Sims Jr. and Calvin Sims, both of Thibodaux and Charles Sims of Gray; five daughters, Joyce M. Douglas of Baton Rouge, Brenda Johnson of New Orleans, Michele Smith and Audrey Sims, both of Gray, and Diane Sims of Houma; two brothers, Eddie Celestine of Houma and Sylvester Celestine of Donner; two sisters, Ethel Mae Majors of Raceland and Juanita Thomas of Donner; 24 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, James Sims Sr.; her parents, Sidney and Cora Lee Brown Celestine; one son, Alvin Sims; one great-grandchild; and three brothers, Charles, Sidney and George Williams
• Jehovah’s Witness

 

MAY 3, 2002

Delmas Charles Bourg

• age 68, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Grand Bois, died at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Larose; mass Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marline Billiot Bourg of Grand Bois; two stepdaughters, Stephanie A. Rogers and Brenda A. Billiot of Grand Bois; four step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ambrose and Stella A. Dufrene Bourg; one stepdaughter, Stella Jane Billiot; two brothers, Armand and Fergus Bourg; and one sister, Vegelia Bourg Lefort
• retired bridge tender for Lafourche Parish and was a U.S. Army veteran; member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Raceland and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose

Jubie J. Henry Sr.

• age 65, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, April 30, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Saturday at the chapel, with burial in New Rising Sun Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mona Faye Stevenson; his former wife, Beulah G. Henry; four sons, Jubie J. Henry Jr., Barry A. Henry, Richard P. Henry and Myron Stevenson, all of Houma; six daughters, Linda M. Bass, Carol Ruffin, Genice L. Stevenson, Jule’ Robinson, and Melissa Robertson, all of Houma, and Lois Ann Udoka of New Orleans; three brothers, Gilbert Henry, Coleman Henry and Joseph Atkins, all of Houma; 19 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Poleat and Rosedell Henry; one son, Eric J. Henry; and three brothers, James Henry, Cleveland Henry and Charles Henry
• parishioner of St. Lucy Catholic Church

Curtis "Popeye" Jones Sr.

• age 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg, died at 9:26 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Montegut; services Saturday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Alice Harris Jones; five sons, Curtis Jones Jr. and wife, Sheryl, Freddie Jones and wife, Virginia, and Pernell Jones, all of Houma, David Jones and wife Thelma, and Leroy Jones of Bourg; seven daughters, Mrs. Curtis (Joanna) Turner of Florida, Mrs. Wallace (Esther) Young, Mrs. Ronald (Doris) Jules, Mrs. Willie (Amy) Calloway and Carolyn Jones, all of Houma, Nell Jones of Bourg and Sandy Jones of Breaux Bridge; one brother, Lionell Smith of Houma; two sisters, Bertha Jones and Iona Jupiter of Houma; 21 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Amy Friday Jones; and one sister, Lillie M. Jones
• retired farmer and a member of St. Peter Baptist Church

Beatrice Adams Knight

• age 82, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, May 2, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Ashton Knight; two daughters, Linda K. Ayzinne and Barbara K. Caballero; two sons-in-law, Deacon Ambrose Ayzinne and Lucien Caballero; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, John and Zoe Benoit Adams; four brothers, Evis, Hubert, O’Neil and Roland Adams; and three sisters, Rita Slavich, Aline LeBlanc and Clara Breaux
• homemaker and was Catholic

Melvin Paul Lirette

• age 92, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 5:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2002
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Wayne Paul Lirette and wife, Peggy, of Bourg; one daughter, Judith Marie Lirette of Dallas; one brother, W.F. "Bill" Lirette of Houma; one sister, Joyce Lirette Abernathy of Slidell; three grandchildren; Michael Paul Lirette, Melissa Margaret Nugent and Marei Theresa Lirette; and three great-grandchildren, Riley Catherine Lirette, Olivia Mae Nugent and Alexa Rose Nugent
• preceded in death by his wife, Mae LeCompte Lirette; his parents, Emile and Angelice LeCompte Lirette; one brother, Sam Lirette; and two sisters, Ouida Lirette Breaux and Verna Lirette
• retired driller for Texaco Oil Company after 45 years; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

India Nola "Nola" Phillips

• age 74, a native of Mississippi, a former resident of Houma and resident of Galena Park, Texas, died Wednesday, May 1, 2002
• visitation today at Forest Park East Funeral Home in Webster, Texas; funeral services Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Forest Park East Cemetery
• survived by her husband, James Phillips of Galena Park; three daughters, Marolyn Douglas, Linda Gann and husband, Greg, and Deborah Belanger and husband, Doyle; five sons, Gary Phillips and wife, Beth, Steven Phillips and wife, Nancy, David Phillips and wife, Jayne, Ronnie Phillips and Donnie Phillips; five sisters, Arlene Pickens, Hazel Noblin, Janie Wooten, Louise Walton and Betty Wise; four brothers, William, L.K., Jimmie and Jerry Barns; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren

 

MAY 4, 2002

J.W. Lott

• age 80, a native of Mississippi, and resident of DeQuincy and Houma, died at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2002
• visitation Saturday and to funeral time Sunday at Snider Funeral Home in DeQuincy; funeral services Sunday at First United Pentecostal Church with burial in Perkins Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Louise Lott of DeQuincy; two daughters, Deborah Clifton of DeQuincy and Judy Leger of Iowa, La.; two stepsons, Michael Branch of Fort Smith, Ark., and Joseph Branch of Moorehaven, Fla.; one stepdaughter, Neva Ault of Bell Rose; one brother, Bradford Lott of South Carolina; one sister, Juanita Mullens of Holcomb, Miss.; four grandchildren; 15 step-grandchildren; and numerous step-great-grandchildren
• retired from Superior Oil after 33 years of service and was an Evangelistic Minister of Full Gospel of Assembly of God; member of Masonic Lodge, F and AM Unity Lodge No. 267 of Houma; U.S. Army veteran during World War II

 

MAY 5, 2002

Marjorie Smith Guidry

• age 73, native and resident of Houma, died at 4:29 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home; mass Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Charles E. Robichaux and wife, Kathy, of Belmont, Mass., Gary A Guidry of Houma, and Lawrence J. Guidry and wife, Susan, of Houma; one daughter, Cindy A. Guidry; four brothers, Junius, Milton, Clarence Jr. and James "Smitty" Smith, all of Houma; one sister, Ruth Authement of Houma; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence J. Guidry Sr.; her parents, Clarence Smith Sr. and Lena Domangue Smith; one brother, Alvin "Chon" Smith; and one great-grandchild, Chase L. Francis

Rena Savoie Hooter

• age 85, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Westwego, died Friday, May 3, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home; services Monday at the funeral home with burial in Matherne Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Jacob T. Hooter; two sons, Walton Hotter of Lake Charles and Shelby Hooter of Westwego; one adopted daughter, Patricia Thornton of Mobile, Ala.; two brothers, Nelson Savoie of Marrero and Richard Savoie of Dallas, Texas; one sister, Hazel Combs of Belle Chase; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Davis and Thelisia Matherne Savoie; one brother, Edmond Savoie; and one sister, Elta Favre
• member of the Assembly of God church and a homemaker

Lisa Cone Ivey

• age 31, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2002
• visitation to midnight today and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Johnny Ivey Sr.; her mother, Jean Cone Duet; one son, Johnny Ivey Jr.; one stepson, Matthew Bourg; one daughter, Katherine Ivey; and one stepdaughter, Jessica Bourg
• preceded in death by her father, Howard Cone; and her stepfather, Roy Duet

Doris Marie Guidry Martin

• age 86 a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:32 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Carroll Martin and wife, Lisa, of Houma, and Earl Martin and wife, Rickie, of Houston; one daughter, Earlene Theriot and husband, Buck, of Houma; two brothers, O.A. Guidry and Clifford Guidry, both of Houma; two sisters, Mary McKey of Houma and Margie Kappel of Schriever; seven grandchildren, Bobette Talbot and husband, Mark, Leigh Champagne and husband, James, Marten Domangue and wife, Danae’, Kyle Domangue and wife, Julie, Cy Martin, Dex Martin and Marcelli Rosamond; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Silas Joseph Martin; her parents, Ernest and Pamela Rhodes Guidry; and two sisters, Mildred Guidry and an infant sister
• parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church and a homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

MAY 6, 2002

Lonnie "Bones" Johns

• age 47, a native of Jacksonville, Fla., and resident of Coteau, died at 12:45 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2002
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time Tuesday at South Lafourche Baptist Church in Galliano; services Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his mother, Mary Naquin; his stepfather, Frank Naquin; three brothers, Donald, David and Lewis Johns; three sisters, Cathy Herauf, Belinda Gordon and Tammy Trosclair; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his father, John B. Johns
• U.S. Army veteran and was a foreman for Global Industries Inc.; Baptist

Elaine Redmond McCarron

• age 88, a native of Montegut, a former resident of Redwood City, Calif., and resident of Houma, died Saturday, May 4, 2002
• no services scheduled
• survived by two brothers, Bert Redmond of Bourg and David Redmond of Montegut; one sister, Nell Authement of Houma; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, James McCarron; her parents, David and Louella Henry Redmond; and three brothers, Ivy, Jess and Jasper Redmond

Lillian "Nanny" Morvant Toups

• age 91, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:09 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• preceded in death by her husband, Avie Toups; her parents, Emile and Emma Gros Morvant; one brother, Eves Morvant and one sister, Marie M. Cancienne

 

MAY 7, 2002

Jeffrey Edward Adams

• age 33, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his mother, Oceana Clement Adams; three brothers, Clinton, Ronald and Joseph Adams; and two sisters, Barbara Ordoyne and Catherine Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his father, John Adams

Mable Mary Fitch Anderson

• age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5:40 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Luke Baptist Church; services Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by five sons, Andrew Anderson of Marietta, Ga., Charles John Anderson and wife, Rocky, of Dallas, Ga.; Edward Charles Anderson and wife, Sophia, of Atlanta, Ga., Henry Anderson and wife, Roxanne, of Alabama, and Blair Anderson and wife, Brandy, of Houma; four daughters, Frances Joseph and husband, Eddie, of Houma, Betty Matthew and husband, Kelvin, of Gibson, Irma Jenkins and husband, Carder, of Gibson, and Doretha Walker and husband, Dennis, of Witichia, Kan.; one daughter-in-law, Aattinette Anderson of New Orleans; three brothers, Harry Fitch, Paul Fitch of Houma, and Carl Hayes of Gibson; two sisters, Cecila Billiot of Houma and Hazel Joseph of Houma; 27 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, James Anderson; her parents, Sylvester Fitch and Martell Fitch; and one son, James Anderson

Oneida Mary Boudreaux Grabert

• age 88, a native and resident of Donner, died at 4:34 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; services Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis Cemetery No. 1
• survived by two sons, Richard J. Grabert Sr. of Houma and Loney A. Grabert of Donner; one sister, Thelma B. Hebert of Gretna; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Eugene J. Grabert; and her parents, Eugene and Lydie Louviere Boudreaux
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church

Ola Laird Hillman

• age 92, a native of Brookhaven, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; services Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Delhi Masonic
• survived by one son, B.W. Hillman Sr., M.D.; one daughter, June H. Kost; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by one son, Ralph David Hillman
• member of First Presbyterian Church

David Hayes Leedy

• age 42, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died Thursday, May 2, 2002
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Wednesday at the funeral home
• survived by his father, William H. Leedy of Montegut; his mother, Doris A. Leedy of Fayetteville, N.C.; two daughters, Courtney Bonvillain and Stormy Bonvillain of Houma; one brother, Roy Leedy of Montegut; and three sisters, Rita Kay Mince, Monica Marie Leedy and Sheryl Lynn Goldman of Fayetteville
• engineer for McCall’s Boat Rentals

Toby Ray Webb

• age 41, a native of Greensboro, N.C., and resident of Gray, died Sunday, May 5, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Wednesday at the funeral home
• survived by three sons, Toby Ray Ricketts, Buck Anthony Ricketts and Michael Cox; one daughter, Brandy Lynn Ricketts; one brother, William L. Webb Jr.; five sisters, Donnie Gaidry, Shirley Myers, Patsy Aucoin, Doris Lucos and Linda Law; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, William and Nellie McDaniel Webb Sr.; and one sister, Katherine Webb
• electrician

 

MAY 8, 2002

Delmas Charles Bourg

• age 68, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Grand Bois, died at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2002
• funeral services were held Saturday at Holy Rosary Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marline Billiot Bourg of Grand Bois; two stepdaughters, Stephanie A. Rogers and Brenda A. Billiot of Grand Bois; one stepbrother, Adam J. "J.J." Cantrelle; four step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ambrose and Stella A. Dufrene Bourg; one stepdaughter, Stella Jane Billiot; two brothers, Armand and Fergus Bourg; one stepbrother, Dudley Cantrelle; one sister, Vegelia Bourg Lefort; and one stepsister, Carolyn Cantrelle
• U.S. Army veteran and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Raceland; parishioner of Holy Rosary Church in Larose

Eddie E. Miller

• age 77, a native of Oklahoma and resident of Houma, died at 4 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2002
• memorial mass Saturday at St. Anthony Church; visitation held immediately following the mass in the church hall; he donated his body to Louisiana State University Medical School for research
• survived by his wife, Annie Billiot Miller; two sons, Gerald Bonvillain and wife, Janelle, and James Bonvillain and wife, Pam; two brothers, Lester Miller and Charles Miller; two sisters, Alta Mund and Aleene Baker; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Neal A. Miller and Bertha Little Miller; one sister, Marie Miller Crawford; and one brother, Chancey Miller
• served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a licensed airplane pilot and boat captain; parishioner of St. Anthony Church and a member of the St. Anthony Church Altar Society

 

MAY 9, 2002

Eddie"Gar" Celestine Sr.

• age 56, a native of Donner and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2002
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; funeral services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Triumph Cemetery in Gibson
• survived by his former wife, Sandra Fletcher Celestine of Donner; four sons, Eddie Celestine Jr. of Gibson, Olando Celestine of New Orleans, Andre Kentrell Celestine of Gray and Sidney Nolan of Thibodaux; one daughter, Ezeldia Almeria Celestine of Gray; one brother, Sylvester Celestine of Donner; two sisters, Ethel Mae Major of Raceland and Juanita Thomas of Donner; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Cora Brown Celestine; four brothers, George, Harvey, Charles Williams and Sidney Celestine Jr.; and one sister, Almeria Celestine
• bricklayer and was Baptist

Rev. Theophis Mosely

• age 77, a native and resident of Gibson, died at 8:12 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2002
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home and to funeral services Friday at St. James Baptist Church in Gibson; funeral services Friday at the church; dismissal services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Elvina Bessie Smith Mosely; one son, the Rev. Freddie L. Mosely; one daughter, the Rev. Doreen M. Francis; one brother, Warren Mosely; two sisters, Velma Sandifer and Margaret Tyler; 18 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Mary Mosely; four sons, Theophis Jr., George, Howard and Calvin Mosely; one daughter, Brenda Mosely; seven brothers, Arthur Jr., Miller, Benjamin, Edward, Herman, Joseph and Hosely Mosely; and two sisters, Myrtle Parker and Deborah Mosely
• retired bus driver for the Terrebonne Parish School Board, a former pastor of Rose Hill Baptist Church in Donner and pastor of Progressive Baptist Church
• member of the New Independent Missionary Baptist Association, a member of St. James Baptist Church and Progressive Baptist Church

Joseph "Pop" Aromina Stelly Jr.

• age 73, a native of Crowley and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Friday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Michael and William Stelly; three daughters, Sharon Dufrene, Kathy Prejean and Tina Mayo; two brothers, Lloyd and Daniel Stelly; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Beverline Istre Stelly; his parents, Joseph A. Stelly Sr. and Martha Broussard Stelly; one brother, Robert Stelly and one sister, Ruby Hicks

 

MAY 10, 2002

Grace Ann Buonopane Browder

• age 67, a native of Boston, former resident of Houma and resident of Carencro, died at 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Melancon Funeral Home in Carencro; the Rosary recited today at the funeral home; funeral services Saturday at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in Carencro, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three son, Ricky Buonopane of Youngsville, Paul Buonopane of Jay, Fla., and David McCollough and wife, Bobbie, of Gray; one daughter, Netia Hickok and husband, Michael, of Carencro; thirteen grandchildren, Cimmaron Wilson and husband, Jerry, Cherish Buonopane, Paul Lee Buonopane, Brandy Buonopane, Wendy McCollough, Tiffany McCollough, Torri McCollough, Cassie McCollough, Risty McCollough, Jarred Ellender, Virginia Hickok, Joshua Hickok and Bryan Hickok; one great-grandchild, Destin Joseph Barnett; two brothers, Bobby Buonopane and wife, Barbara, of Boston, and Tony Buonopane and wife, Peggy, of Boston and one sister, Terry Batchlor of Boston
• preceded in death by her parents, Lorenzo Buonopane and Mary Ann Bowers; her stepfather, Dominick Sica; three brothers; and four sisters

Johnny Fazzio

• age 88, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:24 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by one sister, Mary Eschete and husband, Walter, of Houma; and six brothers, Vincent Fazzio, Anthony Fazzio and wife, Aline, Francis Fazzio and wife, Marie, Joseph Fazzio and wife, Jennie, Roy Fazzio and Ray Fazzio of Houma
• preceded in death by his wife, Lizzie Malbrough Fazzio; his parents, Tony and Sadie Fazzio; and one brother, Carlo Fazzio
• courier for Progressive Bank and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

Jesse C. "Jake" Meyer Jr.

• age 76, a native of Houston and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:57 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off
• survived by one stepson, Anthony Matthews; one daughter, Kathy L. Meyer; and two stepdaughters, Mary Ann Read and Billie Jean Jackson
• preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Catherine Meyer; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Meyer Sr.
• U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict; retired transportation foreman with Chevron Oil for over 32 years

Eunice Rubynell White Mitchell

• age 41, a native and resident of Paradis, died at 1:47 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; services Saturday at the funeral home parlor, with burial in First Baptist Cemetery in Paradis
• survived by her husband, Leonard Ray Mitchell; her mother, Octavia McCoy White; one son, Mason Storm King; her mother-in-law, Freddie Mae Mitchell; her father-in-law, Earl Ray Mitchell; two brothers, Murphy and Donnie White; and four sisters, Rose Rita Paul, Geralyn Ann Markey, Kathy Davis and Leole Hills
• preceded in death by her father, Cleveland White Jr.; one brother, Roland White; and three sisters, Blanche White, Gail Bernard and Pearl White

 

MAY 11, 2002

Agnes Marie Vellion Cheatham

• age 76, a native of Ville Platte and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, May 10, 2002
• visitation Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; services Monday in the Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Manford Cheatham; one son, Lionell Barrie; three daughters, Dianne Chapman, Rebecca Gentry and Marilyn Himel; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Vellion and Octavie Fuselier Vellion; five brothers; and one sister

Rickey "Tugboat" James LeBoeuf

• age 40, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:15 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2002
• survived by his companion, Teri Chauvin; his father and stepmother, Larry and Sylvia LeBoeuf; his mother, Florence LeBoeuf; two companion sons, Corey J. Chauvin and Nicholas J. Chauvin; five sisters, Cynthia Theriot and husband, Danny, Rose Grabert and husband, Larry, Angie Degruise and husband, Hilton, Crystal LeBoeuf and Leona LeBoeuf; one half-sister, Taira LeBoeuf; one brother, Troy LeBoeuf; four step-brothers; six nieces and eight nephews
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Irvin "Bud" and Rosalie LeBoeuf, and Sydney and Leona Duthu; one sister, Colleen LeBoeuf; one half-brother, David LeBoeuf; and two nieces
• dispatcher for Taira Lynn Marine and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Billy Ray Nickolyn

• age 61, a native of Wharton, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 5:22 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; military memorial services Monday at the funeral home
• survived by two sons, William "Billy" and Richard Nickolyn, both of Houma; three daughters, Cheryl Skinner, Pamela Theriot and Eleanore Nickolyn, all of Houma; two brothers, Randall and Ronnie Nickolyn; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Valliere Nickolyn; his parents, Stephen and Joyce Ivy Nickolyn; and two brothers, Harley and Donnie Nickolyn
• served in the U.S. Army and was a Baptist

 

MAY 12, 2002

Richard "Chinee" Cortez

• age 89, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Church in Kraemer; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Arthur Cortez; four daughters, Euline St. Pierre, Ann Hotard, Doris Tabor and Rose Schroeder; one brother, Roy Cortez; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Odette Granier Cortez; his parents, Oleus and Evelyn Kraemer Cortez; two sons, Edward and Ivy Cortez; three brothers, Hubert, Kliebert and Sidney Cortez; and seven sisters, Gertrude Daigle, Lorraine Lilly, Odeal Gates, Melodia Bourg, Lillian Rozinne, Grace Hano and Elodie Cortez
• enjoyed hunting and fishing, was a retired trapper and parishioner of St. Lawrence the Martyr Church

Julius Joseph "Jules" Gaudet

• age 86, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2002
• visitation today and until funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; services Monday at Holy Savior Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Wilma Marie Gautreaux Gaudet; five sons, Julian, Ronald, Roy, Philip and Merrill Gaudet; seven daughters, Linda Gaubert, Janice Davaine, Kathleen Lacombe, Gayle Arceneaux, Wilma Matherne, Evely "Lynn" Gaudet and Celeste Theriot; two half-brothers, George and Elwood Rogers; one step-sister, Olga Robichaux; 24 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Julian Gaudet and Winnie Folse Gaudet Rogers; three sons, Wayne, Steve and Robert Gaudet; two brothers, Hampton and Harold Gaudet; and one sister, Alice Segretto
• parishioner of Holy Savior Church, earned a Purple Heart and Bronze Star during World War II and was a member of American Legion Post 38 in Lockport and the VFW post in Raceland

Isaure K. Lapeyrouse

• age 90, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 7 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2002
• visitation today and until funeral time Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Monday at St. Joseph Church, with burial in the church mausoleum
• survived by one son, Dreus Lapeyrouse; four daughters, Mrs. Milton (Juanita) Adams, Mrs. Jack (Lily) Jambon, Mrs. George (Norma) Burkart and Mrs. John (Cathy) Gardmal; 22 grandchildren; and 40 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis Gustave Lapeyrouse; her parents, Beauregard and Clemence Lecompte Kieff; one son, Louis G. Lapeyrouse Jr.; two brothers, Davidson and Conley Kieff; and two sisters, Lenora Chauvin and Emsey LeBouef
• parishioner at St. Joseph Church

Ida Martin

• age 60, a native of Dexter, Mo., and a resident of Larose, died at 12:08 a.m. Thursday, May 9, 2002
• visitation until funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Frank J. Martin; her father, Jessie L. Hayes; two sons, Frank P. and David C. Martin; one daughter, Mary M. Orgeron; one brother, Larry Hayes; three sisters, Minnie Bourg, Nellie Kitchen and Judy Naquin; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Rogers Hayes; one brother, Thomas Hayes; and two sisters, Margie Borne and Mildred Cheramie
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society of Immaculate Conception Chapel in Napoleonville

Cora Catherine Ledet Pitre

• age 68, a native and resident of Houma, died 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2002
• visitation today and until funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Monday at the funeral home
• survived by two sons, Maurice Pitre Jr. and Brian Pitre; four daughters, Louella Lyons, Gloria Cormier, Mona Johnson and Theresa Pitre; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Pitre Sr.; her parents, Evest J. and Marie Chauvin Ledet; one infant son; three brothers, John C., Wilbert and Alex Ledet; three sisters, Mary Danos, Louise LeBeouf and Shirley Dupre; and two grandchildren
• homemaker and a Catholic

 

MAY 13, 2002

Eugene "Gene" Warren Arcement Sr.

• age 78, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 a.m. Sunday, May 12, 2002
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Reta Mae Placker Arcement; two sons, Eugene Warren Arcement Jr. and James Joseph Arcement of Houma; one daughter, Eloyne Mary Erickson of Denver; seven grandchildren, Jeffery Arcement, Chris Arcement, Michael Arcement, Matthew Arcement, Brad Whittington Betsy Whittington and Emily Chauvin; and two great-grandchildren, Haily Arcement and Saddi Arcement
• preceded in death by his parents, Abdon and Heloine Belanger Arcement; three brothers, Edward Arcement, George Arcement and Raymond Arcement; and four sisters, Edith Degeneres, Hattie Chauvin, May Matherne and Dorothy Labit
• cook for Texaco for 33 years; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Bessie Savoie Brunet

• age 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:26 p.m. Sunday, May 12, 2002
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Francis "Popeye" Brunet; her mother, Antoinette Savoie of Houma; three daughters, Lorraine Brunet Allemand and husband, Danny, of Houma, Cindy Brunet Dinger and husband, John, and Denise Brunet Scherer and husband, Lee, of Billings, Mont.; one son, Wayne Brunet and wife, Karen, of Lafayette; three brothers, Carroll Savoie and wife, Jeanette, Paul Savoie and wife, Sylvia, and Bennie Savoie and wife, Merle, of Houma; one sister, Valerie Himel of Houma; six grandchildren, Toni Allemand Delcambre and husband, Richard, of Cantonment, Fla., Vicki Allemand Scott and husband, Patrick, of Houma, Mark Allemand and wife, Tonya, of Schriever, Jason Scherer of Nashville, Tenn., Joshua Dinger of Billings, and Danielle Brunet of Belle Rose; and five great-grandchildren, Caleb Delcambre, Micah Delcambre, Alex Scott, Abbi Scott and Lindsey Allemand
• preceded in death by her father, Paul Savoie, two sisters, Elsie Savoie and Jeanette Savoie; one granddaughter, Peggy Sue Allemand; one great-granddaughter, Patti Lynn Scott; and one brother-in-law, Roy Himel
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Calvin J. Cheramie

• age 63, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, died at 9:20 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Church in Mathews; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his mother, Elise Landry Cheramie; three brothers, Paul Cheramie of Lake Charles, Roy Cheramie of Lockport and Leroy Cheramie of Gheens; one adopted sister, Janet Pitre of Lockport; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his father, Louis Cheramie Jr.; and one sister, Joyce Melancon
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Church

Carl Thomas Faust

• age 76, a native of Indianapolis and resident of Houma, died at 3:10 p.m. Sunday, May 12, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial Thursday in St. Adalberts Cemetery in Niles, Ill
• survived by his wife, Marion Crochet Dugas Faust of Houma; six sons, Carl D. Faust and wife, Geralyn, of Des Plaines, Ill., Scott Dugas and wife, Kathy, of Theriot, Kurt Dugas of Waggaman, Tommy Dugas and wife, Ellen, of Houma, John Dugas and wife, Toni, of Baton Rouge and Joel Dugas and wife, Nancy, of Galveston, Texas; three daughters, Mary Reed of Memphis, Tenn., Susan LoMonaco and husband, Bernard, of Bartlett, Ill., and Simone Poiencot and husband, Doug, of Theriot; 22 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one godson, Tony Menotti of River Forest, Ill
• preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn Baran Faust; and his parents, Carl Frank Faust and Matha Reimer Faust
• retired engineer of American Home Products and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Julius Joseph "Jules" Gaudet

• age 86, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2002
• funeral services today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Wilma Marie Gautreaux Gaudet; five sons, Julian, Ronald, Roy, Philip and Merrill Gaudet; seven daughters, Linda Gaudet, Janice Davaine, Kathleen Lacombe, Gayle Arceneaux, Wilma Matherne, Evelyn "Lynn" Gaudet, and Celeste Theriot; two half-brothers, George and Elwood Rogers; one half-sister, Olga Robichaux; 24 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Julian Gaudet and Winnie Folse Gaudet Rogers; three sons, Wayne, Steve and Robert Gaudet; two brothers, Hampton and Harold Gaudet; and one sister, Alice Segretto
• World War II Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient and a member of the American Legion Post No. 83 of Lockport and Veteran of Foreign Wars Post in Raceland; parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Evelyn M. Ledet

• age 61, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 4:50 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2002
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at First United Methodist Church; services Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Aljean Ledet Sr. of Chauvin; one daughter, Sharon Denise Alston of Charlotte, N.C.; one son, Dirk Shannon Alston of Houma; two step-daughters, Cheryl Ledet of Marrero and Cindy Bergeron of Houma; two step-sons, Aljean Ledet Jr. of Chauvin and Oran Guidry Jr. of Lafayette; one sister, Pauline Hebert of Theriot; two brothers, James Matherne of Livingston and Richard Matherne of Prairieville; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Rouby and Pearl Matherne; and her former husband, Oran "Doc" Guidry Sr.
• retired employee from the Houma-Terrebonne Airport Commission after 29 years; member and former field representative of the Woodmen of the World and a former member of the East Houma Lions Club. She was an active member of the Steel Magnolias, fellow classmates from Terrebonne High School; parishioner of the First United Methodist Church on Bayou Black Drive
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lena Detillier Weeden

• age 83, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, died at 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; services Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her husband, Eddie L. Weeden; two sisters, Mrs. Knowles (Girlie) French Sr. and Mrs. Carol (Mary) Rogers Sr.; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Alcide and Marceline Matherne Detillier; four brothers, Tillman, Harvey Sr., Ivy and Kancis Detillier; and one sister, Mrs. Eddie (Pearl) Gaudet
• member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxillary Post No. 3665 and a member of the ladies bowling league and mixed bowling league at night

 

MAY 14, 2002

Eugene "Gene" Warren Arcement Sr.

• age 78, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 a.m. Sunday, May 12, 2002
• funeral services today at St. Louis Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Reta Mae Placker Arcement; two sons, Eugene Warren Arcement Jr. and James Joseph Arcement of Houma; one daughter, Eloyne Mary Erickson of Denver; two brothers, George Arcement and Raymond Arcement; seven grandchildren, Jeffery Arcement, Chris Arcement, Michael Arcement, Matthew Arcement, Brad Whittington, Betsy Whittington and Emily Chauvin; and two great-grandchildren, Haily Arcement and Saddi Arcement
• preceded in death by his parents, Abdon and Heloine Belanger Arcement; two brothers, Edward Arcement and James Arcement; four sisters, Edith Degeneres, Hattie Chauvin, May Matherne and Dorothy Labit
• cook for Texaco for 33 years; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Chad Ricker Atwell

• age 22, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 4 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; services Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Ricker "Rick" and Sandy Williams Atwell of Houma; seven brothers, Russell, Ricky, and John, all of Houma, Tab Benoit of Houma, Troy Benoit of New Orleans, Tyrin Benoit of Colorado and Tate Benoit of Colorado; one aunt, Diana Doiron; one uncle, James Williams; and three nieces, Kendall Shaw, Kaitlyn Atwell and Alanna Benoit
• preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, C.R. "Blackie" and Ann "Honey" Atwell; and his maternal grandparents, Earl and Pauline Williams
• tech training for Schlumberger, parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• pall Bearers were Tab Benoit, Tyrin Benoit, Troy Benoit, Tate Benoit, Russ Shaw, John Atwell, Ricky Shaw and Todd Doiron
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Gilbert "T-Boy" Besson Jr.

• age 67, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, died Monday, May 13, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Genieve Albarado Besson; two sons, Albert Besson and Ricky Besson; three daughters, Susanne Albarado Toups, Debra Besson Loupe and Tammy Kullman; three brothers, Huey "Johnny" Besson, Willie "Willo" Besson and David "Pitter" Besson; three sisters, Mary Louise "Susie" Dupre, Barbara "Bobbie" Cooley and Carrie Bourgeois; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert Besson Sr. and Lydia Andras Besson Clause; one brother, Edward "B-Rouge" Besson; and one sister, Rosa Mae "Rosie" Jones
• retired from McDermott

Clifford O. McCorkle

• age 58, a native of East Baton Rouge Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2002
• burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery at a later date
• survived by four sons, William James McCorkle, Barry P. Boudreaux, Terry J. Boudreaux and Brad A. Boudreaux; two daughters, Dixie McCorkle and Patrice Boudreaux; two brothers, Richard and Phillip McCorkle; one sister, Elaine McCorkle Guidry; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Ida Simoneaux; his second wife, Evelyn L. Boudreaux; his parents, Clifford and Dolly McCorkle; and one daughter, Debra McCorkle
• Catholic

Nolan Joseph Scott

• age 57, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:45 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; services Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Katherine Dubois Scott; one son, Tristan Michael Scott; one daughter, Michelle Marie Scott; three brothers, Sidney Scott, Steven Scott and Kevin Scott; and seven sisters, Janice Voison, Brenda Bryan, Diane Naquin, Maxine Trahan, Bonnie McCarthy, Sylvia Scott and Eleanor Bonilla
• preceded in death by his parents, Norris and Marie Brunet Scott
• chief warrant officer in the U.S. Army and served as helicopter pilot for eight years in Vietnam and two terms in the reserves as helicopter instructor. He was a member and past commander of the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post No. 9608 and a member of and past commander of the American Legion Post No. 380; employee of Bayouside Florist and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

 

MAY 15, 2002

Steve Joseph Hebert

• age 61, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Telenie Gisclair Hebert; one brother, Chris Hebert; and two sisters, Carolyn Santiny and Brenda Honeycutt
• preceded in death by his father, Whitney Joseph Hebert
• Catholic

 

MAY 16, 2002

Words John Dupre

• age 79, a native of Theriot and resident of Dulac, died at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2002
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four brothers, Camille Dupre, Wilson Dupre Jr. of Houma, Edville Dupre and Sylvester Dupre of Grand Caillou
• preceded in death by his parents, Wilson Dupre Sr. and Ella Marie Lacoste Dupre; three brothers, Elfair Dupre, Joseph Dupre and E.L. Dupre; and one sister, Elvita Champagne
• parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

George Marshall "Buckshot" Harper Jr.

• age 80, a native of Cheneyville, former resident of Jennings and resident of Houma, died Sunday, May 12, 2002
• graveside services held Wednesday in the Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum in Jennings
• survived by one daughter, Suzanne Smith of Baton Rouge; three sons, G. Michael Harper of Ft. Worth, Texas, Calvin D. Harper of Lafayette, and Ted N. Harper of Lafayette; and eight grandchildren, April Harper, Calvin Harper Jr., Douglas Harper, Katherine Harper, Mary Marshall Harper, Guy Harper, Ryan Broussard and Scott Broussard
• preceded in death by his wife, Marian Lorraine Johnson Harper
• served in the U.S. Army and worked for Barnsdale Oil Company in Jennings and Union Oil of California for 35 years in Abbeville and Houston and retired as regional manager in Houma
• Miguez Funeral Home

Louis C. Pichauffe Sr.

• age 88, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, May 15, 2002
• visitation Friday at Samart Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Houma; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Nettie Babin Pichauffe of Houma; one son, Louis C. Pichauffe Jr. of California; one daughter, Marion Malbrough; one brother, Marceline Pichauffe of Houma; three sisters, Marie P. Dugas of Dularge, Adenise P. Dugas and Eva P. Kreamer, both of Houma; five grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Eva Boudoin Pichauffe; one son, Charles Pichauffe; two brothers, Paul and Joseph Pichauffe; and two sisters, Marie P. Juisti and Louise Pichauffe
• retired from the Terrebonne Parish School Board after 15 years; Catholic

 

MAY 17, 2002

Walterine Dupre Brunet

• age 85, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 3 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2002
• visitation today at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station and to funeral time Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Church; mass Saturday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived two sons, Douglas Brunet and wife, Susie, of Lafayette, and Allen Brunet and wife, Suzanna, of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. Eura (Mary Jane) Dupre and Mrs. Paola (Mamie) Lyons, both of Pointe-aux-Chenes; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Elie Serville Brunet; her parents, Willis and Clarisse LeBoeuf Dupre; one son, Gary Brunet; two brothers, David and Wallace Dupre; and three sisters, Naise Levron, Flossie Dupre and Gertrude Dupre
• member of St. Charles Altar Society and American Legion Auxiliary; parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Evelyn Crochet Danigole

• age 87, a native of Gibson, former resident of Plaquemine Parish, and resident of Gretna, died Wednesday, May 15, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Gretna, with burial in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery in Belle Chasse
• survived by three daughters, Sylvia D. Marchese of Gretna, Maurine "Mitzi" Verberne of Loranger, and Judith "Judi" Evans of Houma; two sons, retired Air Force Col. Simon A. Danigole Jr. of Omaha, Neb., and John G. "Greg" Danigole of Houma; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Simon A. Danigole Sr.
• member and was the first president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Father Peter Boerding Council No. 6357 Knights of Columbus; parishioner of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Belle Chasse and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Gretna

Lois Picou Landry

• age 81, a native of Chauvin, former resident of Monroe, and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 12:40 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; rosary recited Saturday at the church; mass Saturday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by three daughters, Marlene Savoie of Goodyear, Ariz., Lyn Edwards and husband, Vance Edwards Jr., of Baton Rouge, and Michelle Landry of Monroe; two brothers, Lloyd Picou of Carlisle, Pa., and Jelpi Picou of Houma; two grandsons; and one great-grandson
• preceded in death by her husband, Howard Landry; one infant son, Kirk Landry; and one grandson, Trent Savoie; member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Monroe

Hazel McKinley Porche

• native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:05 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Bayou Black; services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Edward "T-Boy" Porche of Gibson; seven daughters, Mrs. Daniel (Gertrude) Simmons Jr. of Gray, Ruby Lee Porche of Baton Rouge, Eartha, Margariettia and Barbara Ann Porche of Houma, Gloria Jean Porche of Los Angeles, and Fledia Calloway Keyes of Gibson; one brother, Charles McKinley of Trenton, N.J.; three sisters, Beatrice M. Smith, Rosemary M. Williams and Shirley McKinley, all of Houma; 25 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Russell H. Porche Sr.; her parents, Harry McKinley Sr. and Ruby Alvis McKinley; one son, Russell Porche Jr.; two brothers, Harry McKinley Jr. and Melvin McKinley Sr.; one sister, Olivia Diggs; and two grandchildren, Louis Williams Jr. and Pamela Smith
• member of the Deaconess Board, Senior Choir member and a member of St. Luke Baptist Church; homemaker

 

MAY 18, 2002

Lucy Belle Cavalier Bunn

• age 71, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Houma, died at 2:15 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2002
• visitation Sunday and until funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; mass Monday at the chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by four daughters, Mrs. Francis (Debra) Waguespack III of Thibodaux, Mrs. David (Connie) "Bince" Esser of Youngsville, Mrs. Myles (Cindy) Breaux of Houma and Mrs. Wayne (Pamela) Engeron Jr. of Atlanta, Ga; one brother, Carbin "Coon" Cavalier of Donaldsonville; two sisters, Carrie Rosamond and Pearl Gomez of Baton Rouge; eight grandchildren: Shannon Guidroz, Amber Esser, Hollie and Wayne Engeron III, Francis Waguespack IV, Kasi and Lindsi Breaux and Shelly Sparrow
• preceded in death by her former husband, O.L. "Buddy" Bunn; her parents, Joseph and Noelie Acosta Cavalier; two brothers, Gabriel Cavalier and Duval Cavalier; and one sister, Shirley Landry; parishioner of St. Gregory

Marie Patricia Williams Garabrandt

• age 76, a native of Morgan City and a resident of Houma, died at 1:15 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2002
• visitation until funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home; services in the funeral home chapel, with interment in Morgan City Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Melvin "Dutch" Garabrandt; two sons, Andrew Breaux and wife Karinda of Lone Oak, Texas, and Russell Breaux III of Kyle, Texas; three daughters, Mrs. John (Lydia) Talley of Gonzales, Mrs. James (Patricia) Naquin of Bayou Blue and Mrs. Jack (Beverley) Ortego of Baton Rouge; one step-daughter, Pamela Perdue of Barnesville, Ohio; one brother, James Williams of Ely, Nev.; two sisters, Nathalie Coleman and Beverley Hamer of Morgan City; 16 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Frederick Robert and Edna Mae Jackson Williams; four brothers, Meryle, Francis, Robert "Dickie" and Clyde Williams; and one sister, Mrs. Leonard (Betty) Duval
• homemaker and parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Nolan Joseph Scott

• age 57, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:45 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2002
• funeral services Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Katherine Dubois Scott; one son, Tristan Michael Scott; one daughter, Michelle Marie Scott; three brothers, Sidney Scott, Steven Scott and Kevin Scott; and eight sisters, Cathy Darcey, Janice Voison, Brenda Bryan, Diane Naquin, Maxine Trahan, Bonnie McCarthy, Sylvia Scott and Eleanor Bonilla
• preceded in death by his parents, Norris and Marie Brunet Scott
• chief warrant officer in the U.S. Army and served as helicopter pilot for eight years in Vietnam, and served two terms in the reserves as a helicopter instructor; member and past commander of the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post No. 9608 and a member of and past commander of the American Legion Post No. 380; co-owner of Bayouside Florist and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MAY 19, 2002

Odile Danos Dantin

• age 89, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2002
• visitation Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by five sons, Henry Dantin and wife, Janet G. Dantin, Roy Dantin and wife, Joyce G. Dantin, Daniel Dantin and wife, Carol E. Dantin, Harry Dantin and wife, Barbara K. Dantin, Jack Dantin Jr. and wife, Karen B. Dantin; two daughters, JoAnn Hohensee and husband Wendell, and Josephine "Josie" Dantin; and one brother, Lester Danos Sr.; 19 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Jack Dantin Sr.; her parents, Henry Danos Sr. and Euzeline Guidry Danos; five brothers, Henry Danos, Julian Danos, Orestile Danos, Louis Danos Sr. and Wilton Danos; and one sister, Mildred D. Duet
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Edward Nicholas LeBlanc

• age 96, a native of Natchitoches and resident of Houma, died at 8:45 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2002
• visitation until funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Monday at the cathedral, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by one son, Edward J. LeBlanc Sr. and wife, Sue Shipp LeBlanc of Houma; two grandsons, Edward J. "Joe" LeBlanc Jr. and his wife Debbie Richardson LeBlanc of Dallas, Texas, and Michael G. LeBlanc of Lafayette; and one great-granddaughter, Lauren Elizabeth LeBlanc of Dallas, Texas
• preceded in death by his wife, Santa Scurto LeBlanc; parents, Edward J. LeBlanc and Alice Toups LeBlanc; one brother, Charles LeBlanc; and one sister, Aline Webre
• self-employed with LeBlanc Real Estate and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II; member of V.F.W., Terrebonne Parish Planning Commission, National Democratic Committee and lifetime member of the Elks Lodge No. 1193; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Noah Pierre Matherne Sr.

• age 87, a native of Bourg and a resident of Houma, died at 4 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2002
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Hazel Carrere Matherne of Houma; one son, Noah P. Matherne Jr. of Houma; six daughters, Mary Jane Prosperie of Bourg, Mary Ann Moreau of Venice, Anna Lee Bourg of Chauvin, Felicia Eva Fields, Shirley Ann Kibodeaux of Houma and Regina Ann Dupre of LaPlace; 20 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Celestin Matherne and Felecia Bourg Matherne; one son, Joseph Matherne; three brothers, Garvis Matherne, Warner Matherne and Desiree Matherne; five sisters, Lucy Hebert, Felecia Matherne, Francis Naquin, Evelyn Hebert and Lois Sevin
• retired fisherman and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

 

MAY 20, 2002

Anna Mae Adair Boudreaux

• age 54, a native of Texarkana, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 9:24 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2002
• visitation to service time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut; memorial services Wednesday at the church
• survived by her husband, James Anthony Boudreaux Sr. of Houma; her father, Everett L. Adair of Houma; two sons, James Anthony Boudreaux Jr. of Houma and Michael Joseph Boudreaux of New Orleans; one daughter, Anna Marie Boudreaux of Houma; one brother, Joseph Adair of Houma; three sisters, Linda Adair Bourgeois of Houma, Peggy Adair Burden of Tacoma, Wash., and Judy Adair Till of McNeil, Miss.; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mother, Ollie Jewell Adair; and one brother, Jonnie Adair
• production manager for Marine Education Textbooks and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church

J. Harold Bryant. D.C.

• age 86, a native of Walsh, Ky., and resident of Raceland, died at 6:45 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2002
• visitation today and to service time Tuesday at Raceland Assembly of God Church; religious services Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Luanna Henderson Bryant; two sons, Jesse Bryant and Jeffery Bryant; three daughters, Mrs. Manfred (Janette) Franke, Mrs. Andrew (Marilyn) Baudoin and Mrs. Patrick (Beverly) Porche; two brothers, Virgil Bryant, D.C., of New Iberia, and Ray Bryant, D.C., of Denham Springs; one sister, Phyllis Wells of Splendora, Texas; 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. V.J. and Iva Johnson Bryant; three brothers, Daniel Bryant, D.C., James H. Bryant, D.C., and John E. Bryant, D.C.; and two sisters, Ida Phillps and Goldie Seagraves
• chiropractor in Raceland for more than 30 years and was a deacon of Raceland Assembly of God Church

Eldrin "Bay" Chatagnier Sr.

• age 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5:55 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2002
• funeral services today at Annunziata Catholic Church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Roy Chatagnier and Eldrin "Shott" Chatagnier Jr. of Houma; one daughter, Phyllis Autin of Houma; one daughter-in-law, Evelyn B. Chatagnier of Houma; one brother, Medleton Chatagnier of Houma; two sisters, Thelma Collins and Leona Bourg of Houma; and three grandsons, Cody Chatagnier, Claude Autin Jr. and Randall Autin
• preceded in death by his wife, Rita Mae Rodrigue Chatagnier; his parents, Willis and Lovenia Lyons Chatagnier; and two brothers, Edward Chatagnier and Wilbert Chatagnier
• retired boat captain and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Alaina Theresa Chandler LeBlanc

• age 20 months, a native and resident of Houma, died at noon Sunday, May 19, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church in Montegut; services Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Leah D. LeBlanc of Houma; her father, Keith Chandler of Alabama; one brother, Derek J. LeBlanc of Houma; and one sister, Ericka N. LeBlanc of Houma
• Catholic

 

MAY 21, 2002

Forest Badeaux

• age 73, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 11:10 a.m. Sunday, May 19, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church; services Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by two brothers, Herbert and Peter Badeaux; and one sister, Della Knight
• preceded in death by his parents, Donit and Emily Thibodaux Badeaux; one brother, Louis Badeaux; and one sister, Delores Adams

Jessica Ann Harvey

• infant, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Schriever, died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2002
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Greater New Salem Baptist Church; services Wednesday at the church, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery
• survived by her parents, Jeffrey Tyrone Harvey and Larri Jonita Harvey; two sisters, Senerity Rane and Ebani Michelle Harvey of Schriever; her grandparents, Debra Stevenson Lightell of Gray, Dorothy Short Harvey of Schriever, Larry Mart of Gray, and Walter Harvey Sr. of Schriever; her great-grandparents
• Sarah Antoine Stevenson of Gray and Helen R. Mart of Gray; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins
• preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Ernest Mart; and her great-great-grandparents, John and Emma Antoine, Nolia and Joseph Short and Castoria and James Harvey

Angelo Dominic Jaccuzzo

• age 75, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:40 a.m. Sunday, May 19, 2002
• services today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by numerous nieces, nephews and relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Angela Catanese Jaccuzzo

George Edward O’Neal

• age 62, a native of Bude, Miss., and resident of Gray, died at 2:25 a.m. Monday, May 20, 2002
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Franklin Funeral Home Chapel in Franklin County, Miss.; services Thursday at the chapel, with burial in Midway Cemetery in Franklin County
• survived by his mother, Claudia Loper O’Neal Garrison of McCall Creek, Miss.; three brothers, David O’Neal of Lafayette, Royce Garrison of Repton, Ala., and Johnny Garrison of Sulphur; and three sisters, Jackie Kent of Meadville, Miss., Dera Mira of Tampa, Fla., and Claris Westbrook of McCall Creek
• preceded in death by his father, Percy O’Neal; and his grandmother, Janie Ellington

David Titzer

• age 36, a native of Nevada, former resident of Houma, and resident of Indiana, died Saturday, May 18, 2002
• visitation Wednesday at Ziemer Funeral Home Central Chapel in Evansville, Ind.; services Thursday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Evansville, with burial in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Eileen "Sue" Titzer of Oakland City, Ind; and one son, Christopher Titzer, of the Philippines
• preceded in death by his father, Harry Titzer; and his grandparents, Paul and Eva Mae Lewis
• supervisor for Casino Aztar and served in the U.S. Navy during Desert Storm
• Ziemer Funeral Home in Evansville

 

MAY 22, 2002

Jacob Meade Dugas

• age 25, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Gonzales, who died at 3:30 a.m. May 21, 2002
• graveside service was held today at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• son of Denise Viner and Francis "Rocky" Dugas Jr., stepson of Rodney Dotson, fiance of Cathy Allen, and grandson of Raymond and Barbara Viner and Francis Dugas Sr.
• preceded in death by his grandmother, Doris Bergeron Dugas
• 1995 graduate of Ascension High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in wildlife and fisheries from Louisiana State University in 2001
• Ourso Funeral Home of Gonzales

Patty Lavergne Guidry

• age 50, a native of Morgan City and resident of Thibodaux, who died May 21, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• wife of Ellis Guidry; mother of Scott Guidry and Melissa Guidry Williams; and sister of Sandra Shaheen and Debra Lavergne Chatagnier
• also survived by one grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Helen Peltier Lavergne; and brothers, Fay Allen and Terry Lavergne
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Floyd John Naquin Jr.

• age 17, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, who died at 11 a.m. May 21, 2002
• religious service held Thursday at Vision Christian Center in Bourg; visitation today and to funeral time at the center; burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• son of Floyd Naquin Sr. and Mary Hutcherson; brother of Harley, John and Bambi Naquin, Amy Naquin Trahan and Magen Hebert
• preceded in death by his brother, Floyd Naquin Jr. II
• commercial fisherman
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Lorenza Bernadette Pontiff

• age 91, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Houma, who died at 10:15 a.m. May 21, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; she was cremated
• mother of McArthur "Mac", Adam and Johnny Pontiff, Barbara Crochet and Mary Lee Andrews; and numerous brothers and sisters
• also survived by numerous grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Walter Joseph Pontiff; parents, Nichole and Josephine Lee Constranche; and daughter, Diane Eve Pontiff
• parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Mary Ann Calloway Robinson

• age 48, a native and resident of Raceland, who died May 15, 2002
• religious service held Thursday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; visitation until funeral time at the church; burial in the Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland
• wife of Mitchell Robinson of Boutte, daughter of Elouise Moultrie of Raceland, mother of Antione Frank Calloway, Gloria Marie Calloway, and Leona Marie Calloway, all of Raceland; sister of Elouise Calloway, Martha Francois, Susan Martin and Beola Calloway of Houma, Alma Moultrie and Carrie Mitchell of South Carolina, Albert Taylor, Issac Moultrie and Walter Moultrie of Raceland
• also survived by 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild
• preceded in death by her father, David Gales; sister, Eartha Moultrie; grandparents, Joseph and Mary Williams and Azola Gales
• Baptist and served on the usher board at Mt. Zion Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Virginia H. Shows

• age 74, a native of Texarkana, Texas and resident of Larose, who died at 2:10 a.m. May 21, 2002
• religious service held Wednesday at Community Bible Church in Cut Off; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• wife of Herbert Shows; mother of John Milton and David A. Shows; sister of Cerelda Burroughs and Margaritte Benner; grandmother of Stephen, Amy, Ian and Mia Shows; and great-grandmother of Raven Shows
• preceded in death by her parents, Rete and Cerelda Senz Hargrove
• member of Community Bible Church and the Retired Teacher’s Association
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Evelyn Smith

• age 103, a native of New Orleans and resident of Napoleonville, who died May 15, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Bertrandville; burial at the church cemetery
• survived by relatives and friends, including Gloria Jamison and Evelyn Stewart
• preceded in death by her parents, Edmond and Annie Lewis; husband, Walter Smith; and son, Joseph Smith
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Danielle Marie Thibodeaux

• age 32, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge who died May 16, 2002
• memorial service held May 29 at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• daughter of Nita Ann Greco and Daniel Thibodeaux, sister of Michelle and Renee Thibodeaux; and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Angelo "Jutz" Greco

Blayne DeShannon Thompson

• an infant 11 months and 3 weeks old, a native of Bertrandville, who died at 3:05 a.m. May 20, 2002
• religious service held Thursday at St. Benedict the Moore Catholic Church in Bertrandville; visitation until funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• daughter of Treniece D. Nelson of Bertrandville and Shannon M. Thompson of Dorseyville; granddaughter of Vincent and Mary Nelson of Bertrandville and Lloyd and Sharon Thompson of Dorseyville
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

MAY 22, 2002

Jacob Meade Dugas

• age 25, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Gonzales, died at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2002
• graveside services were held today at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his parents, Denise Viner and Francis "Rocky" Dugas Jr.; his stepfather, Rodney Dotson, his fiance, Cathy Allen; and his grandparents, Raymond and Barbara Viner and Francis Dugas Sr.
• preceded in death by his grandmother, Doris Bergeron Dugas
• 1995 graduate of Ascension High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in wildlife and fisheries from Louisiana State University in 2001

Patty Lavergne Guidry

• age 50, a native of Morgan City and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, May 21, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Ellis Guidry; one son, Scott Guidry; one daughter, Melissa Guidry Williams; two sisters, Sandra Shaheen and Debra Lavergne Chatagnier; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Leroy A. Lavergne and Helen Peltier Lavergne; and two brothers, Fay Allen Lavergne and Terry Lavergne

Floyd John Naquin Jr.

• age 17, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Vision Christian Center in Bourg; religious services Thursday at the center, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Floyd Naquin Sr. and Mary Hutcherson; two brothers, Harley and John Naquin; and three sisters, Amy Naquin Trahan, Bambi Naquin and Magon Hebert
• preceded in death by one brother, Floyd Naquin Jr. II
• Christian and a commercial fisherman

Lorenza Bernadette Pontiff

• age 91, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Houma, died at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home; mass Thursday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by three sons, McArthur "Mac," Adam and Johnny Pontiff; two daughters, Barbara Crochet and Mary Lee Andrews; and numerous brothers, sisters, and grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Walter Joseph Pontiff; her parents, Nichole and Josephine Lee Constranche; and one daughter, Diane Eve Pontiff
• parishioner of St. Gregory Church

Mary Ann Calloway Robinson

• age 48, a native and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, May 15, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious services Thursday at the church, with burial in Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her husband, Mitchell Robinson of Boutte; her mother, Elouise Moultrie of Raceland; one son, Antione Frank Calloway of Raceland; two daughters, Gloria Marie Calloway and Leona Marie Calloway, both of Raceland; six sisters, Elouise Calloway, Martha Francois, Susan Martin, Beola Calloway of Houma, Alma Moultrie and Carrie Mitchell of South Carolina; three brothers, Albert Taylor, Issac Moultrie and Walter Moultrie of Raceland; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her father, David Gales; one sister, Eartha Moultrie; and her grandparents, Joseph and Mary Williams and Azola Gales
• Baptist and served on the Usher Board at Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Chester Rutledge Sr.

• age 57, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of New Orleans, died at 9:52 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Thursday at the chapel, with burial in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by his wife, Alice G. Rutledge; his mother, Naomi Smith of Houma; two sons, Calvin Rutledge and Chester Rutledge Jr., both of New Orleans; two daughters, Delisa Marchand and Ebony Jackson, both of New Orleans; one brother, Calvin Smith of Harvey; and two sisters, Judy Mitchell and Betty Casimier, both of Harvey
• preceded in death by his father, Van Rutledge Jr.; and two brothers, Cleveland "Lucky" Rutledge and Mac Arthur Smith
• Baptist

Virginia H. Shows

• age 74, a native of Texarkana, Texas, and resident of Larose, died at 2:10 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2002
• services today at Community Bible Church in Cut Off, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by her husband, Herbert Shows; two sons, John Milton Shows and David A. Shows; two sisters, Cerelda Burroughs and Margaritte Benner; four grandchildren, Stephen, Amy, Ian and Mia Shows; and one great-grandchild, Raven Shows
• preceded in death by her parents, Rete and Cerelda Senz Hargrove
• member of the Community Bible Church and a member of the Retired Teacher’s Association
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MAY 23, 2002

John Lawrence LeBourgeois Sr.

• age 89, a native of Jeanerette and resident of Houma, died at 4 a.m. Thursday, May 23, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Friday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Mausoleum No. 2
• survived by his wife, Audrey DeCuir LeBourgeois; one son, John L. LeBourgeois Jr. and wife, Karon; one daughter, Lucille Gros and husband, Bob; two sisters, Juliet Pugh of Jeanerette and Leonie DeCuir of Ft. Myers, Fla.; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by one daughter, Arlene Mary LeBourgeois; one granddaughter, Rebecca LeBourgeois; his parents, Leon and Ida Schexnayder LeBourgeois of Jeanerette; and two sisters, Lucille Lampo and Ilene LeBourgeois

Merlin Joseph Pellegrin

• age 52, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died at 3:50 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass Friday at church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Viola Lirette Pellegrin; three brothers, Murphy J. Pellegrin Jr. of Chauvin, Michael P. Pellegrin of Chauvin and Caroll D. Pellegrin of Laurel, Miss.; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his father, Murphy Joseph Pellegrin Sr.; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lirette Sr. of Chauvin and Mr. and Mrs. Narcisse Pellegrin of Chauvin
• retired bridge tender with Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

William Bill "Coach" Rousse

• age 64, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2002
• memorial service Thursday, May 30, 2002, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Betty Sevin Rousse; two daughters, Patty Rousse and Julie Rousse Callais; one son-in-law, Scott M. Callais; one sister, Jeanne R. Lefort; two brothers, Menton Rousse and Manny Rousse; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Arthur E. Rousse and Phillinesse A. Rousse; one sister, Josephine M. Rousse; and one grandchild, Brodie Joseph Callais

M.T. "Tick" Tatum Jr.

• age 77, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:05 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2002
• memorial service Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Sara Felton Tatum; three daughters, Lucy T. Morvant and Tina T. Gehbauer, both of Thibodaux, and Claire T. Bradshaw of Metairie; two sons-in-law, Dean Gehbauer and Tom Bradshaw; and five grandchildren, Tiffany Clay St. John, Beau, Ben and Betsy Bradshaw and Tatum Gehbauer
• preceded in death by his parents, Marion T. and Bessie Bogan Tatum Sr.; and one sister, Belle T. Clark
• member of Copiah Lincoln Jr. College Sports Hall of Fame and received a life time achievement award and all American Football Foundation High School Coaches Award; also was recognized as a 35 year member of the American Football Coaches Assn.; prior to coming to Louisiana he coached eight years in Mississippi; served as coach, athletic director and guidance counselor at Thibodaux High School and track coach, football recruiter and men’s golf coach at Nicholls State University; member of the American Legion and First United Methodist Church serving on numerous boards and was a U.S. Navy veteran in World War II
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MAY 24, 2002

Michelle Marie Billiot

• infant, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 5:34 a.m. Thursday, May 23, 2002
• graveside services today at Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her parents, Darrel and Jennifer Schouest Billiot; and her grandparents, Alvin Schouest Jr., Janet Schouest, Wayne Billiot and Tammy Naquin

Noel Joseph Cheramie Jr.

• age 55, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; memorial services Saturday at the church
• survived by one daughter, Lorraine C. Bailey; one brother, Herbert Cheramie; and three sisters, Frances Eymard, Gernis Cheramie and Rosetta Plaisance
• preceded in death by his wife, Nelia Vegas Cheramie; his parents, Noel Sr. and Augusta Serigny Cheramie; one daughter, Augusta Marie Cheramie; three brothers, Chris, Gerald and Leroy Cheramie; and one sister, Raymonda Cheramie
• U.S. Marine veteran

Monica Lynne LeBoeuf Deroche

• age 40, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died at 5:05 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Roy David Deroche of Montegut; her father and step-mother, Donald and Luci LeBoeuf of Houma; two step-sons, Josuha Deroche and David Deroche of Montegut; one step-daughter, Alora Deroche of Montegut; four brothers, Randall LeBoeuf of Tyler, Texas, John LeBoeuf of Pittsburg, Kan., Jason LeBoeuf of Elizabeth, N.J., and Donovan LeBoeuf of Houma; and one sister, Catina Porche of Houma
• preceded in death by her mother, Theresa Ann Clements LeBoeuf; and one brother, Blake LeBoeuf
• homemaker and a member of Montegut Parent’s Teachers Committee; member of Bourg Baptist Church

Darren James Guidry

• age 28, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:25 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his parents, Larry Guidry Sr. and Barbara Hebert Guidry of Houma; three brothers, Larry Guidry Jr., Barry Guidry and Paul Guidry of Houma; and one sister, Rebecca Duplantis of Houma
• self-employed at Guidry’s Lawn Care

Lionel P. Ledet Jr.

• age 62, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Galliano, died at 4:17 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Pearline Verdin Ledet; two sons, Lincoln Dardar and Linton Dardar; seven daughters, Jody Cook, Melissa Bourgeois, Terri Soudelier, Joyce Adams, Anita Anselmi, Katherine Anselmi and Patricia Jarreau; 27 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Lionel and Louise Gaubert Ledet; and one brother, Leroy Ledet
• maintenance groundkeeper and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Flavia Castle Lyons

• age 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 7:50 a.m. Monday, May 20, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Dularge Community Baptist Church; services Saturday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by one son, Randy Lyons of Houma; one daughter, Claudette Lyons Sands of Houma; two brothers, Isaac and Curtis Castle of Houma; one sister, Annie Bell Parker of Sanford, Fla.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Lyons; her parents, Dave and Millie Castle; four brothers, the Rev. Kermit Simmons, William, Harrison and Dave Castle; and four sisters, Helen and Bert Castle, Olivia Jones and Ada Smith
• homemaker and caregiver

Margaret Smith McCord

• age 92, a native of Monroe and resident of Houma, died at 12:15 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2002
• graveside services Monday at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe
• survived by one son, Rives McCord and wife, Linda, of Houma; one sister, Katherine Doak Smith of Albuquerque, N.M.; three grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Rene R. McCord Jr.; her parents, Joseph Arthur Smith and Elizabeth Fulkerson Smith; three brothers, Francis Smith, J. Arthur Smith and Frank Fulkerson Smith; and one sister, Penelope Smith Matthews
• retired teacher in Kilgore, Texas and Monroe and a member of the D.A.R., Colonial Dames, French Huguenot Society and Women of the First Presbyterian Church. She received Teacher of the Year Award Recipient in Kilgore and was the First Lady of Kilgore
• member of First Presbyterian Church of Kilgore

Merlin Joseph Pellegrin

• age 52, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:50 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2002
• funeral services today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Viola Lirette Pellegrin; three brothers, Murphy J. Pellegrin Jr. of Chauvin, Michael P. Pellegrin of Chauvin and Caroll D. Pellegrin of Laurel, Miss.; one sister, Irene P. Guidry of Chauvin; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his father, Murphy Joseph Pellegrin Sr.; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lirette Sr. of Chauvin and Mr. and Mrs. Narcisse Pellegrin of Chauvin
• retired bridge tender with Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Odile Marie Dempster Scioneaux

• age 71, a native of Vacherie and resident of Chackbay, died Thursday, May 23, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Donald Scioneaux, Joseph Scioneaux and Elwood Scioneaux; four daughters, Darlene Rink, Rosemary Amedee, Bertha Zeringue and Cheryl Boudreaux; six brothers, Andrew, Horace, Pershing, Raymond and Jerry Dempster and Diedonne Dempster Jr.; six sisters, Hazel Labat, Mary Jane Matherne, Marie Louise Matherne, Therese Wiseman, Dorothy Adams and Maude Kraemer; 14 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Harry J. Scioneaux; her parents, Diedonne Dempster and Victorine Rome Dempster; two sons, Edward and Russell Scioneaux; one brother, Harry Dempster; and two sisters, Bertha Dempster and Verna Dempster

Gerard Edward "Red" Walling

• age 78, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and resident of Houma, died at 12:32 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2002
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gertrude Margaret Dupre Walling of Houma; five sons, William G. Walling of New York City, Kenneth J. Walling and wife, Debbie, Army Col. Craig A. Walling and wife, Clara, Douglas P. Walling and wife, Angela, and Brian M. Walling of Houma; three daughters, Sharon A. Gilbeaux of Crowley, Gayle M. Domangue and husband, Darryl, and Pamela A. Walling of Houma; one sister, Madeline Donnelly of New York City; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Walling and Clorinda Ponga Walling; and one brother, Arthur Walling
• retired lieutenant for the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office of over 22 years as director of the evidence lab and was a U.S. Army veteran during World War II and the Korean War; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

 

MAY 25, 2002

Capt. Everette Lee Adair Jr.

• age 78, a native of Texarkana, Texas, and resident of Houma, died Monday, May 20, 2002
• visitation to service time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial services at the funeral home
• survived by one son, Joseph Wayne Adair of Houma; three daughters, Peggy Adair Burden of Tacoma, Wash., Linda Adair Bourgeois of Houma and Judy Adair Till of McNeil, Miss.; four sons-in-law, Duane Burden, James Boudreaux, Carroll Bourgeois and Stephen Till; two daughters-in-law, Elizabeth Boudreaux Adair and Angela Ledet Adair; one stepson, Jonnie Peter Arcement of Thibodaux; one stepdaughter, Cristal Marie Ellender of Houma; 21 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Lorraine Reed of Tulsa, Okla.
• preceded in death by his wife, Betty Daigle Adair; his father, Everette Lee Adair Sr.; his mother, Edna Haggard Adair; one son, Jonnie Lee Adair; and one daughter, Anna Adair Boudreaux
• retired tugboat captain and owner and operator of a hotshot truck; attended Cornerstone Church of Houma

Joyce Marie Robichaux King

• age 56, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2002
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Levy "PeeWee" James King of Houma; one son, Shayne King and wife, Krystal of Houma; two daughters, Shawn King and Shani King of Houma; one brother, Lloyd "Polly" Robichaux of Marrero; and one grandson
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Eunice Quick Robichaux; and two brothers, Donald Robichaux and John Robichaux
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

 

MAY 26, 2002

Bertha Mey Baldwin

• age 87, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:40 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2002
• visitation until funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church; mass at the church with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by four daughters, Mrs. Sal (Connie) Casente of New Orleans, Ms. Elizabeth Lirette of Bay St. Louis, Miss., Mrs. Stephen (Alexis) Hellman of Houma, and Mrs. Baird (Hazel) McElroy of Houma; 19 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Marvin S. Baldwin; one son, Jean Mey Lirette; her parents, Ada Duthu Mey and Harry A. Mey Sr.; one brother, Harry A. Mey Jr., and two grandchildren
• graduate of the Lawton School (1931) and a local florist for 30 years before opening a gift and framing shop called The Carriageway in 1969; member of numerous civic organizations such as Le Petit Theatre, Houma Woman’s Club, Terrebonne Garden Club, Houma Golf Club, and Business and Professional Women’s Club; two of her favorite organizations were Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild and Hycinthians Carnival Club, of which she was a charter member
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Eve Marie Duplantis LeBoeuf

• age 57, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:12 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2002
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Robert Earl LeBoeuf Jr. of Houma; her mother, Eula Mae Boudreaux Duplantis of Dulac; two sons, Brian A. LeBoeuf and his wife Susan, and Brent M. LeBoeuf and his wife Donna of Houma; one daughter, Renee L. LeBoeuf Pinel and her husband Karl of Bourg; three sisters, Mary Ann D. Scott of Dulac, Helen Duplantis and Rose Ann D. White of Houma; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Albert J. Duplantis; one brother, Warner P. Duplantis; and one sister, Nita D. Pellegrin
• homemaker, volunteer at Terrebonne Parish Food Bank and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Malvina Guillot Rodrigue

• age 87, a native of Plattenville and a resident of Lafayette, died Friday, May 24, 2002
• visitation Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville; mass Tuesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Edward J. Rodrigue Jr.; four grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Rodrigue Sr.; parents, Elphege J. Guillot and Clara Marie Leblanc Guillot; eight brothers, Leonce Guillot, Edward Guillot, Charles Guillot, Jules Guillot, Johnny Guillot, George Guillot, Elphege Guillot and Sammy Guillot; four sisters, Florence Guillot, Cecile Guillot, Ora Guillot and Ilda Guillot
• house mother at the Masonic Home in Alexandria and taught school in the Houma area for 20 years; taught at the Dulac School and Holy Rosary in Houma

 

MAY 27, 2002

Annie Lirette Boudreaux

• age 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2002
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Maurice J. Boudreaux of Houma; one son, Maurice "Mollie" Boudreaux Jr. of Houma; two daughters, Barbara Dufrene and husband, Freddie, and Lou Ann Millet and husband, Herbert Jr., of Houma; one brother, Christopher Lirette of Houma; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; four step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Christopher and Agnes Marcel Lirette; three brothers, Ivy Lirette, Jules Lirette and Julian Lirette; five sisters, Meredith Begnaud, Viola Kramer, Lou Ella King, Rita Noble and Mildred LeCompte; and one granddaughter, Connie Lynn Boudreaux
• homemaker and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

Cleophas Anthony Callais Sr.

• age 79, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Chauvin, died at 2 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2002
• mass today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife of 49 years, Ena Marie Trahan Callais; three sons, Cleo Callais Jr. and wife, Melodie, Tony Callais and wife, Jolene, and Tommy Callais and wife, Loretta; two daughters, Mrs. Gene (Darlene) Bonvillain and Mrs. Brian (Jeannine) Babin; two brothers, Harris Callais and wife, Audrey, and Carroll Callais and wife, Earline; three brothers-in-law, Druby Trahan and wife, Ramona, and Druis "Teet" Trahan and wife, Maranda, and Howell Compeaux; 14 grandchildren, Tanya Smith and husband, Rudy, Tiffany Bonvillain, Travis Bonvillain, Traci Bonvillain, Ryan Callais, Russell Callais, Edward Callais, Kraig Callais and wife, Angie, Kristy Callais and husband, Francisco Chan, Rebekah Callais, Kameron Callais, Julien Callais, Noah Callais and Martha Callais; and two great-grandchildren, Taylor Michelle Smith and Marisa Chan-Callais
• preceded in death by his parents, Octave Sr. and Lydia Guidry Callais; five brothers, Voris Cheramie, Calvin, Octave Jr., Harold and Leroy Callais; and two sisters, Delta Compeaux and Octavia Cuneo
• World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Army; member of VFW Post No. 9608, American Legion Post 385, Woodmen of the World and Chauvin Lions Club; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Doris Naquin Rodrigue

• age 88, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, May 26, 2002
• visitation today at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Gary Rodrigue and wife, Lena, of Pointe-aux-Chenes, and Norman Rodrigue and wife, Janice, of Chauvin; four daughters, Mrs. Willie (Erlaine) Dugas of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Mrs. Sidney (Helen) Dupre, Mrs. Rudy (Isabelle) Robichaux and Mrs. Raymond (Sally) Naquin, all of Chauvin; one brother, Eves Naquin of Pointe-aux-Chenes; 22 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Willis Rodrigue; her parents, Henry and Fabiola Dupre Naquin; one son, Allen Rodrigue; four brothers, Wesley, Lyneus, Dennis and Harry Naquin; and one sister, Bessie Naquin Dupre
• homemaker and was Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MAY 28, 2002

Oscar Joseph Adams

• age 66, a native of Lockport and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 26, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; services Wednesday at the hall, with burial in Chauvin Cemetery
• survived by his caretaker, Hilda Authement of Chauvin; seven nieces, Shirley Cartoze, Linda Guidry, Florance Bonvillian and Gloria Dufrense, all of Houma, Dorita Rivet of Dulac, Rita Scioneaux of Vacherie and Pattie Guidry of Chauvin; one step-nephew, Jessie Dufrense; and numerous great-nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Adoff Adams and Bernadette Marie Breaux Adams; one niece, Joann Dufrense; two infant brothers; one sister, Florence Marie Adams Dufrense; and two infant sisters
• member of Little Caillou Baptist Mission
• Samart Funeral Home

Annie Lirette Boudreaux

• age 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2002
• services today at Annunziata Catholic Church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by her husand, Maurice J. Boudreaux of Houma; one son, Maurice "Moe" Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Mollie, of Houma; two daughters, Barbara Dufrene and husband, Freddie, and Lou Ann Millet and husband, Herbert Jr., of Houma; one brother, Christopher Lirette of Houma; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; four step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Christopher and Agnes Marcel Lirette; three brothers, Ivy Lirette, Jules Lirette and Julian Lirette; five sisters, Meredith Begnaud, Viola Kramer, Lou Ella King, Rita Noble and Mildred LeCompte; and one granddaughter, Connie Lynn Boudreaux
• homemaker and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Irene Landry Clause

• age 86, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 6 a.m. Sunday, May 26, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Marcel Clause of Labadieville; three daughters, Mrs. Odel (Patricia) Zeringue of Labadieville, Mrs. Wayne (Joy) Toups and Mrs. Ronald (Faye) Gallagher of Labadieville; one brother, Elliot Landry of Thibodaux; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward Paul Clause; and her parents, Adrian O. and Linda Cancienne Landry
• served various offices for the Ladies Altar Society, Catholic Daughters of America and American Legion Auxiliary and was state president of the La. Extension Homemakers for one term

Van "Boo" Pellegrin Jr.

• age 44, a life-long resident of Houma, died Sunday, May 26, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; services Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by his wife of 17 years, Donna Pellegrin; one daughter, Shanna Pellegrin of Houma; one son, Van Pellegrin III of Bourg; his father, Van Pellegrin Sr. of Houma; his mother, Francis Donaldson of South Lyons, Mich.; and numerous relatives and friends
• graduate of Terrebonne High School, owner of Pellegrin Heavy Equipment for 22 years and was employed by Oceaneering International as a X-ray technician; he had a passion for hunting and fishing
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ed W. Ramsey

• age 73, a native of Ripley, Okla., former resident of Houma and resident of Hot Springs Village, Ark., died Friday, May 24, 2002
• memorial service Thursday, June 6, 2002, at Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church in Hot Springs Village
• survived by his wife of 52 years, Jean Gooding Ramsey of Hot Springs Village; three daughters, Cindy Dore and husband, Chuck Brunet of Houston, Sherry Hall and husband, F.M. Hall of Rockvale, Tenn., and Tammie Ramsey and husband, Laurence Smith Jr. of Humble, Texas; his mother, Maxine Ramsey of Oklahoma City; one sister, Carleata Horton and husband, Willard, of Oklahoma City; three granddaughters, Tammy Bourque, Meagan Hall and Chelsea Hall; two grandsons, Jason Dore and Rowe Garrett; and two great-grandchildren, Hannah Bourque and Grant Bourque
• preceded in death by his father, Ed Ramsey
• in the oil-and-gas industry for 37 years living in South Louisiana, Venezuela, Australia and Libya and was retired from Phillips Petroleum Company; member of Christ of the Hills Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge; U.S. Army veteran and served in World War II
• CedarVale Funeral Home

 

MAY 29, 2002

Harris M. Callais

• age 82, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:10 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Victoria Duet Callais; one son, Donald Callais; one brother, Weber Callais; two sisters, Pearl Bellanger and Velma Rogers; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Onezime and Clara Williams Callais; one son, Jake Callais; three brothers, Abdon, Fornest and Joseph Callais; and one sister, Inez Gisclair
• a 3^rd and 4^th degree of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 3150, a member of the Holy Name Society and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; owner of Callais Boats

Marie Naquin Ledet

• age 71, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:30 p.m. Monday, May 27, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by three sons, Daniel, Ricky Sr. and Louis "Ping" Ledet Jr.; one sister, Lucille Adams; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis "Black" Ledet Sr.; her parents, Emile and Pamela Levert Naquin; and numerous siblings

Angel Marie Nixon

• infant twin, a native of Houma, died Friday, May 24, 2002
• graveside services today at Southdown Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Ieshia Nixon; one brother, Huey White of Houma; and one sister, Falon White of Houma
• preceded in death by one brother, Justin Nixon; and one infant twin sister, Haven Marie Nixon

Haven Marie Nixon

• infant twin, a resident of Houma, died Friday, May 24, 2002
• graveside services today at Southdown Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Ieshia Nixon; one brother, Huey White of Houma; and one sister, Falon White of Houma
• preceded in death by one brother, Justin Nixon; and one infant twin sister, Angel Marie Nixon

Van "Boo" Pellegrin Jr.

• age 44, a life-long resident of Houma, died Sunday, May 26, 2002
• funeral services today at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by his wife of 17 years, Donna Pellegrin; one daughter, Shanna Pellegrin of Houma; one son, Van Pellegrin III of Bourg; his father, Van Pellegrin Sr. of Houma; his mother, Francis Donaldson of South Lyons, Mich.; and numerous relatives and friends
• graduate of Terrebonne High School, owner of Pellegrin Heavy Equipment for 22 years and was employed by Oceaneering International as a X-ray technician; he had a passion for hunting and fishing
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Frances Marie Verret

• age 90, a native of Houma and resident of River Ridge, died at 12:34 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2002
• mass Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Mary Seals of River Ridge, Mabel Billiot Boudreaux of Houma and Julia Billiot Bickett of Baton Rouge; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Ellis Verret and Elvelin Trahan Verret; one daughter, Annie Lee Billiot Harris; three brothers; one sister; and three grandchildren, John Harris, Rickey Boudreaux and Kirby Verret
• homemaker

Vernon R. "Buddy" Wallace Jr.

• age 70, a native of Houma and resident of Las Vegas, died Thursday, April 4, 2002
• wake services to service time Friday at Annunziata Catholic Church; memorial services Friday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma
• survived by one daughter, Jackie Fountain of Houston; one grandson, Ken Fountain of Houston; one granddaughter, Tiffany Anderson and husband, Greg, of Riverside, Calif.; one brother, Terry Wallace and wife, Gwen, of Jordan, Ark.; one sister, Ginger Wallace Dryden; one sister-in-law, Johanna Wallace; one aunt, Daisy Johansen of Houma; and numerous nephews and nieces
• preceded in death by his parents, Vernon Sr. and Virginia Wallace; his wife, Mellie Wallace; and two brothers, Marvin and Wayne Wallace
• graduated from Nicholls State University and attended Louisiana State University; served in the U.S. Navy and the National Guard and was a retired owner of Gallery De Arts in Houma

 

MAY 30, 2002

Eugenie Authement Martin

• age 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Shelly James Martin of Chauvin; three daughters, Evelina Robinett and husband, Dennis, of Houma, Ethel Lincks and husband, James, of Golden Meadow and Gardline "Pookie" Belanger and husband, Royce, of Chauvin; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Authement and Corrine Pellegrin Authement; one grandson, Don Andrew Bergeron; two brothers, Horace Authement and Hubert Authement; and three sisters, Virginia Pellegrin, Loretta LeBouef and Doris Martin
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church