Obituaries of MAY 2002 Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. NOTE: THE OBITUARIES BELOW MAY NOT BE A COMPLETE LISTING FOR THE MONTH. Submitted by: As listed with each Obit Source: Unless otherwise noted, this file was derived from publications of the Terrebonne Genealogical Society. TGS has granted permission to re-format and publish this data on Genweb Archives. The TGS file was derived from sources as noted with each record Last modified: 10 Mar 2007 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The newspaper dates were not available at the time of this transcription and have been omoted. This file has been constructed and based upon date of death. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Tommy Adams A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose for Tommy Paul Adams, 58, a native of Raceland and resident of Galliano, who died at 11:08 a.m. May 1, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Elaine Dyess Adams; stepson of Gladys Ledet; father of Tonia A. Parker and Tiffany Adams; stepfather of Zan and Steven Broussard and Angela B. Rogers; and brother of Betty Arguetta, Netty Lindemuth and JoAnn Aucoin. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maturan Sr. and Lola A Adams; stepfather, Phillip Aucoin; brothers, Leroy, Tilden, Maturan Jr. and Milton Adams; stepbrother, Hubert Aucoin; and sisters, Gladys Hanks and Miriam McHenry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Robert Boul A memorial service is pending in Belleville, Ill, for Robert "Bob" A. Boul Jr., 54, a native of Belleville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:15 p.m. May 1, 2002. He was the brother of John, Diane, Mary and Paula Boul and Jodie B. Schneider. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Sr. and Rose Werashka Boul. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Delmas Bourg A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Delmas Charles Bourg, 68, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Grand Bois, who died at 3:45 p.m. May 1, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time at the KC Hall in Larose. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Marline Billiot Bourg of Grand Bois; and stepfather of Stephanie A. Rogers and Brenda A. Billiot, both of Grand Bois. He is also survived by four step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ambrose and Stella A. Dufrene Bourg; stepdaughter, Stella Jane Billiot; brothers, Armand and Fergus Bourg; and sister, Vegelia Bourg Lefort. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Melvin Lirette A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma, for Melvin Paul Lirette, 92, a native of Montegut, and resident of Houma, who died at 5:50 p.m. May 1, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Wayne Paul Lirette of Bourg and Judith Marie Lirette of Dallas, Texas; and brother of W. F. "Bill" Lirette of Houma and Joyce Lirette Abernathy of Slidell. He is also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae LeCompte Lirette; parents, Emile and Angelice LeCompte Lirette; brother, Sam Lirette; and sisters, Ouida Lirette Breaux and Verna Lirette. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lisa Ivey A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Lisa Cone Ivey, 31, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 8:20 p.m. May 2, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She was the wife of Johnny Ivey Sr.; daughter of Jean Cone Duet; mother of Johnny Jr. and Katherine Ivey; and stepmother of Matthew and Jessica Bourg. She was preceded in death by her father, Howard Cone; and stepfather, Roy Duet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Beatrice Knight A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Beatrice Adams Knight, 82, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, who died May 2, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Ashton Knight; mother of Linda K. Ayzinne and Barbara K. Caballero; mother-in-law of Deacon Ambrose Ayzinne and Lucien Caballero; grandmother of Crystal and Clifford Ayzinne and Charles Caballero; and great- grandmother of Devin Ayzinne. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Zoe Benoit Adams; brothers, Evis, Hubert, O'Neil and Roland Adams; and sisters, Rita Slavich, Aline LeBlanc and Clara Breaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell David Leedy A religious service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for David Hayes Leedy, 42, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, who died May 2, 2002. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. He was the son of William H. Leedy of Montegut and Doris A Leedy of Fayetteville, N.C.; father of Courtney and Stormy Bonvillain of Houma; and brother of Roy Leedy of Montegut, Rita Kay Mince, Monica Marie Leedy and Sheryl Lynn Goldman of Fayetteville. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rena Hooter A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue for Rena Savoie Hooter, 85, a native of Des and Allemands of who resident of Westwego, who died May 3, 2002. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Matherne Cemetery in Bayou Blue. She was the wife of Jacob T. Hooter; mother of Walton Hooter of Lake Charles and Shelby Hooter of Westwego; adoptive mother of Patricia Thornton of Mobile, Ala.; and sister of Nelson Savoie of Marrero, Richard Savoie of Dallas, Texas, and Hazel Combs of Belle Chase. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Davis and Thelisia Matherne Savoie; brother, Edmond Savoie; and sister, Elta Favre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Frances Landry A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Donaldsonville for Frances "Penny" Chaisson Landry, 73, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Donaldsonville, who died at 10:53 p.m. May 3, 2002. Burial was at SL Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville. She was the mother of Lucretia "Lee" Landry of Thibodaux and David Landry of Belle Rose; mother-in-law of Donna Landry and Connie Landry of Thibodaux; sister of Dorthy Troxclair, Zenobia Landry and Huey Chaisson, all of Thibodaux; sister-in-law of Artus Landry of Motzville and Harry Landry of River Ridge; and grandmother of Jessica and Travis Landry and Amber Eidissen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lynwood L. Landry Sr.; son, Lynwood L. Landry Jr.; parents, Ozema and Valerie Chaisson Chaisson; sisters, Eula Mae Gros, Grace LeBlanc, Floyd "Toy" Thibodaux and Margaret Knight; and brother, Elmo Chaisson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Doris Martin A Mass of Christian burial was ce lebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Doris Marie Guidry Martin, 86, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 5:32 p.m. May 3, 2002. Burial was at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. She was the mother of Carroll and Earl Martin and Earlene Theriot; and sister of Mary McKey. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Silas Joseph Martin; parents, Ernest and Pamela Rhodes Guidry; and sisters, Mildred Guidry and an infant sister. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jeffrey Adams A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Jeffrey Edward Adams, 33, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9 a.m. May 4, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral time. Burial will be at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux He was the son of Oceana Clement Adams; brother of Clinton, Ronald and Joseph Adams, Barbara Ordogne and Catherine Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his father, John Adams. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lillian Toups A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel for Lillian "Nanny" Morvant Toups, 91, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:09 p.m. May 5, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, Avie Toups; parents, Emile and Emma Gros Morvant; brother, Eves Morvant; and sister, Marie M. Cancienne. Toby Webb A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Toby Ray Webb, 41, a native of Greensboro, N.C. and resident of Gray, who died May 5. 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. He was the father of Toby Ray, Buck Anthony and Brandy Lynn Ricketts and Michael Cox; and brother of William L Webb Jr., Donnie Gaidry, Shirley Myers, Patsy Aucoin, Doris Lucos and Linda Law. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Nellie McDaniel Webb Sr.; and sister, Katherine Webb. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ola Hillman A religious service will be held at noon today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Ola Laird Hillman, 92, a native of Brookhaven, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2 a.m. May 6, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Delhi Masonic Cemetery. She was the mother of Dr. B.W. Hillman Sr. and June H. Kost; grandmother of Dr. Billy Hillman Jr., Kathleen H. Liebert, Dr. Cynthia H. Rome, Susan H. Fruge, Marie H. Wynne and Joni Kost. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Ralph David Hillman. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Stan Toups A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Stan F. Toups, 88, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, who died May 6, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Doris Mary Weldon Toups; and father of Michael, Larry and Mary Gayle Toups. He is also survived by three grandchildren and one great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucien Louis and Marie Clementine Poche Toups; brothers, the Rev. Lawrence, S.J.. Reyneud, Aloysis, Alfred and Leonard Toups; and sisters, Ola Borne, Antoinette Marmande, Marie Schroder and Alice Higgins. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Charles Gibson A religious service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday for Charles "Hoop" J. Gibson, 42, a native and resident of Paincourtville, who died May 6, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Corliss B. Gibson of Paincourtville; father of Jamie and Jeremy Breaux and Charles Nicholas, all of Paincourtville and Ciji Smith; son of Isaac and Rosemary Gibson of Donaldsonville; and brother of Barbara Brown of Donaldsonville, Catherine Smith of Paincourtville and Leslie Gibson of Thibodaux, Ronald and Donald Gibson of Donaldsonville, Roger Gibson of Paincourtville, Isaac Gibson Jr. of Baton Rouge and Jerry Gibson of Norcross, Ga. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Oneida Grabert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Oneida Mary Boudreaux Grabert, 88, a native and resident of Donner, who died at 4:34 a.m. May 7, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis Cemetery No. 1 in Houma. She was the mother of Richard J. Grabert Sr. of Houma and Loney A. Grabert of Donner; and sister of Thelma B. Hebert of Gretna. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene J. Grabert; and parents, Eugene and Lydie Louviere Boudreaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell James Jones Sr. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville for James "Sack A Rice" Jones Sr., 75, a native and resident of Klotzville, who died May 7, 2002. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 5 p.m. to funeral time at the church. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Barbara Lawrence of Belle Rose, Shirley Nelson of Paincourtville, Gloria Jones of Donaldsonville Vera Gordon of Darrow, James Jr. and Charles Jones, both of Belle Rose, Victor and Horace Jones, both of Baton Rouge; brother of Ruth Green of Klotzville, Lubertha Breaux of Lake Charles and Clarence Jones of Klotzville. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Melvenia Jones; parents, Louise and Jessie Jones; sisters, Florence Myles, Bernice Condoll, Elmira Webster, Elizabeth Sherry, Rowena Fleming, Alma Riney and Emma Joseph; brothers, Edward, Wesley, Louis and Aldon Jones; granddaughter, Trinessa Lawrence and great-granddaughter. Brittany Lawrence. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Stelly Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St John Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Joseph "Pop" Aromina Stelly Jr., 73, a native of Crowley and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:40 p.m. May 7, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Michael and William Stelly, Sharon Dufrene, Kathy Prejean and Tina Mayo; and brother of Lloyd and Daniel Stelly. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverline Istre Stelly; parents, Joseph A. Sr. and Martha Broussard Stelly; brother, Robert Stelly; and sister, Ruby Hicks. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jesse C. Meyer Jr. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano for Jesse C. "Jake" Meyer Jr., 76, a native of Houston and resident of Cut Off who died at 7:57 a.m. May 8, 2002. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. He was the father of Kathy L. Meyer; stepfather of Anthony Matthews, Mary Ann Read and Billie Jean Jackson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Catherine Meyer; and parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Meyer Sr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eunice Mitchell A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland for Eunice Rubynell White Mitchell, 41, a native and resident of Paradis who died at 1:47 p.m. May 8, 2002. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at First Baptist Cemetery in Paradis. She was the wife of Leonard Ray Mitchell; daughter of Octavia McCoy White; mother of Mason Storm King; sister of Murphy and Donnie White, Rose Rita Paul, Geralyn, Ann Markey, Kathy Davis and Leola Hills. She was preceded in death by her father, Cleveland White Jr.; her brother, Roland White; and sisters, Blanche White, Gail Bernard and Pearl White. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Billy Nickolyn A military memorial service was held at 11 a.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Billy Ray Nickolyn, 61, a native of Wharton, Texas and resident of Houma, who died at 5:22 p.m. May 8, 2002. He was cremated. He was the father of William "Billy" and Richard Nickolyn, Cheryle Skinner, Pamela Theriot and Eleanore Nickolyn, all of Houma; and brother of Randall and Ronnie Nickolyn. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Valliere Nickolyn; parents, Stephen and Joyce Ivy Nickolyn; and brothers, Harley and Donnie Nickolyn. He was Baptist. He served in the U.S. Army. Donations to the family are preferred. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Robert Williams A religious service was held at 11 a.m. Monday at Catling's Chapel in Chicago, Ill., for Robert Charles Williams, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chicago. He was the husband of Nellie A. Brisco Williams; father of Anglea, Ten, Kevin and Byron Williams; and brother of Bernice Williams Johnson. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest C. and Lillie Mae Singleton Williams; brothers, Ernest, Ernest C. Jr. and Raymond Williams. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marie Aucoin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Morgan City for Marie "Mazie" Aucoin, 74, a native of Jeanerette and resident of Morgan City, who died May 9, 2002. Burial was at Morgan City Cemetery. She was the mother of Rickie Aucoin, Maxine Ross and Marlene Bernard, all of Thibodaux, Dr. Richard Aucoin, of Zaneville, Ohio, Rusty Aucoin of Bourg and Myra Aucoin of Morgan City; and sister of Herbert Durocher of Morgan City and Elvina Mire of Jeanerette. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters, brother and son. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gerald Leonard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Gerald Joseph Leonard, 59, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:30 a.m. May 9, 2002 after a nine-month battle with cancer. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. John Cemetery. He was the father of Carolyn Leonard Rousseau; brother of Patricia, Charles, Norma, Dolores, Clarence Jr. and Anna Leonard, Harry Longwell, and Terry Kee; father-in-law of Kristopher Rousseau; and grandfather of Nicole Leonard and Shane Chiasson. He is also survived by 11 nephews, one niece, seven great- nephews and one great-niece. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence "Yock" Sr. and Jeanne Richard Leonard; and sister, Gertrude Leonard Harvey. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Johnny Fazzio A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma for Johnny Fazzio, 88, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 2:24 p.m. May 9, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery in Houma. He was the brother of Mary Eschete, Vincent, Anthony, Joseph and Roy Fazzio. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lizzie Malbrough Fazzio; parents, Tony and Sadie Fazzio; and brother, Carlo Fazzio. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Albert Dumas A religious service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday for Albert Dumas, 64, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died May 9, 2002. Visitation will be from 7 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Eugene, Simon, Joshua and Dennis Dumas Sr., Eliven Phillips, Diane Simoneaux and Julia Bailey, all of Vacherie, Joseph Dumas of Las Vegas, Nev., and Mable Bailey of Edgard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Joshua Dumas Sr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ida Martin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Ida Martin, 60, a native of Dexter, Mo., and resident of Larose, who died at 12:08 a.m. May 9, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Frank J. Martin; daughter of Jessie L Hayes; mother of Frank P. and David C. Martin and Mary M. Orgeron; and sister of Larry Hayes, Minnie Bourg, Nellie Kitchen and Judy Naquin. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Rogers Hayes; brother, Thomas Hayes; and sisters, Margie Borne and Mildred Cheramie. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Agnes Cheatham A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Agnes Marie Vellion Cheatham, 76, a native of Ville Platte and resident of Thibodaux, who died May 10. 2002. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Manford Cheatham; father of Lionell Barrie, Dianne Chapman, Rebecca Gentry and Marilyn Himel. She is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Octavie Fuselier Vellion; five brothers and one sister. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Julius Gaudet A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Julius "Jules" Joseph Gaudet, 86, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, who died at 9:30 a.m. May 10, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Wilma Marie Gautreaux Gaudet; father of Julian, Ronald, Roy, Philip and Merrill Gaudet, Linda Gaubert, Janice Davaine, Kathleen Lacombe, Gayle Arceneaux, Wilma Matherne, Evelyn "Lynn" Gaudet and Celeste Theriot; half- brother of George and Elwood Rogers and Orga Robichaux. He is also survived by 24 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian Gaudet and Winnie Folse Gaudet Rogers; sons, Wayne, Steve and Robert Gaudet; brothers Hampton and Harold Gaudet; and sister, Alice Segretto. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ella Mae Hamilton A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Ella Mae Hamilton, 48, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 8:45 p.m. May 10, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Peter Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Joseph Hamilton; mother of Shanicia Hamilton; and sister of Doris Leonard, Annette Davis, Bobby Douglas, Wilfred, Joseph, Larry, Robert and Terry McBride. She was preceded in death by her parents, Olevia and Willard McBride. ========================== Daily Comet Su bmitted by: Chris Tidwell Cora Pitre A religious service will be held at 4 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Cora Catherine Ledet Pitre, 68, a native and resident of Houma who died at 5:30 p.m. May 10, 2002. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time at the Funeral Home. She will be cremated. She was the mother of Maurice Jr. and Brian Pitre, Louella Lyons, Gloria Cormier, Mona Johnson and Theresa Pitre. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Pitre Sr.; parents, Evest J. and Marie Chauvin Ledet; brothers, John C., Wilbert and Alex Ledet; sisters, Mary Danos, Louise LeBeouf and Shirley Dupre; an infant son and two grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lena Weeden A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland for Lena Detillier Weeden, 83, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, who died at 3:30 p.m. May 10, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. She was the wife of Eddie L. Weeden; and sister of Girlie French and Mary Rogers. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alcide and Marceline Matherne Detillier; brothers, Tillman, Harvey Sr., Ivy and Kancis Detillier; and sister, Pearl Gaudet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Calvin Cheramie A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for Calvin J. Cheramie, 63, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, who died at 9:20 p.m. May 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was the son of Elise Landry Cheramie; brother of Paul Cheramie of Lake Charles, Roy Cheramie of Lockport and Leroy Cheramie of Gheens. He is also survived by an adopted sister, Janet Pitre of Lockport. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Cheramie Jr.; and sister, Joyce Melancon. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Richard Cortez A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 4 p.m. today at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer for Richard "Chinee" Cortez, 89, a native and resident of Kraemer, who died at 2:30 a.m. May 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Arthur Cortez, Euline St. Pierre, Ann Hotard, Doris Tabor and Rose Schroeder; and brother of Roy Cortez. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Odette Granier Cortez; parents, Oleus and Evelyn Kraemer Cortez; sons, Edward and Ivy Cortez; brothers, Hubert, Kliebert and Sidney Cortez; sisters, Gertrude Daigle, Lorraine Lilly, Odeal Gates, Melodia Bourg, Lillian Rozinne, Grace Hano and Elodiie Cortez; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clifford McCorkle Clifford O. McCorkle, 58, a native of East Baton Rouge Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2 p.m. May 11, 2002. He was the father of William James McCorkle, Barry P., Terry J. and Brad A. Boudreaux, Dixie McCorkle and Patrice Boudreaux; and brother of Richard, Phillip and Elaine McCorkle. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ida Simoneaux; second wife, Evelyn L. Boudreaux; parents, Clifford and Dolly McCorkle; and daughter, Debra McCorkle. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Scott Moore A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Scott Vincent Moore, 32, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Franklin, Tenn., who died May 12, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Kimberly V. Moore of Franklin, father of Scott V. Moore II; son of Linda M. Moore of Napoleonville and Audrey K. Valentine; son-in-law of William Sewell; grandson of Louise S. Moore of Napoleonville; godchild of Connie A. Moore and Calvin Steward; godfather of Lynn Etta Sheffield and Jamal Sherfield. He is also survived by great-aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Charlie Moore; and grand-mother-in- law, Maves Sewell. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gilbert Besson Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Gilbert "T-Boy" Besson Jr., 67, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, who died May 13, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Genieve Albarado Besson; father of Albert and Ricky Besson, Susanne Albarado Toups, Debra Besson Loupe and Tammy Kullman; and brother of Huey "Johnny", Willie "Willo" and David "Pitter" Besson, Mary Louise "Susie" Dupre, Barbara "Bobbie" Cooley and Carrie Bourgeois. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert Besson Sr. and Lydia Andras Besson Clause; brother, Edward "B-Rouge" Besson and sister, Rosa Mae "Rosie" Jones. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nolan Scott A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Nolan Joseph Scott, 57, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, who died at 5:45 a.m. May 13, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the K.C. Hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma. He was the husband of Katherine Dubois Scott; father of Tristan Michael and Michelle Marie Scott; and brother of Sidney, Steven and Kevin Scott, Janice Voison, Brenda Bryan, Diane Naquin, Maxine Trahan, Bonnie McCarthy, Sylvia Scott and Eleanor Bonilla. He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Marie Brunet Scott. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sylvia Billiot A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Sylvia Verdin Billiot, 83, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died May 14, 2002. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Anthony and Herbert Billiot and Leatrice B. Peltier. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, four great- great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elie Billiot; parents, Bernard and Louise Verdin; two infant sons and an infant daughter, brothers, Frederick and Louis Verdin; and sisters, Alice Dantin, Theophelia Williams and Lucy Billiot. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Noel Cheramie Jr. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose for Noel Joseph Cheramie Jr., 55, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 8 p.m. May 14, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. He was the father of Lorraine C. Bailey; brother of Herbert Cheramie, Frances Eymard, Gernis Cheramie and Rosetta Plaisance. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nelia Vegas Cheramie; parents, Noel Sr. and Augusta Serigny Cheramie; daughter, Augusta Marie Cheramie; brothers, Chris, Gerald and Leroy Cheramie; and sister, Raymonda Cheramie. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Steve Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Steve Joseph H ebert, 61, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 7:15 a.m. May 14, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the son of Telenie Gisclair Hebert; brother of Chris Hebert, Carolyn Santiny and Brenda Honeycutt. He was preceded in death by his father, Whitney Joseph Hebert. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Josephine Harris A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Josephine Bradford Harris, 61, a native of Napoleonville and resident of New Orleans, who died May 15, 2002. Visitation will be from funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of James Harris of New Orleans; mother of Priscilla Johnson of New Orleans, Tochia Anikwe and Bryan Edgarson of Dallas, Texas; and sister of Annette Mitchell. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Victoria Bradford; and brothers, the Rev. Joseph Bailey and Isiah Carter. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louis Pichauffe A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Gregory Catholic Church in Houma for Louis C. Pichauffe Sr., 88, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, who died May 15, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Francis No. 2 Cemetery in Bayou Cane, Houma. He was the husband of Nettie Babin Pichauffe of Houma; father of Louis C. Pichauffe Jr. of California and Marion Malbrough; and brother of Marceline Pichauffe, Marie P. Dugas of Dularge, Adenise P. Dugas and Eva P. Kraemer, both of Houma. He is also survived by five grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Eva Boudoin Pichauffe; son, Charles Pichauffe; brothers, Paul and Joseph Pichauffe; and sisters, Marie P. Juisti and Louise Pichauffe. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Ann Robinson A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Mary Ann Galloway Robinson, 48, a native and resident of Raceland, who died May 15, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. She was the 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. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, David Gales; sister, Eartha Moultrie; grandparents, Joseph and Mary Williams and Azola Gales. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Evelyn Danigole A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Gretna for Evelyn Crochet Danigole, 87, a native of Gibson and resident of Plaquemines Parish, who died May 15, 2002. Burial was at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery in Belle Chasse. She was the mother of Sylvia D. Marchese of Gretna, Simon A. Danigole Jr. of Omaha, Neb., Maurine "Mitzi" Verberne of Loranger, John G. "Greg" Danigole and Judith "Judi" Evans of Houma. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Simon A. Danigole Sr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Evelyn Smith A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Bertrandville for Evelyn Smith, 103, a native of New Orleans and resident of Napoleonville, who died May 15, 2002. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was survived by relatives and friends, including Gloria Jamison and Evelyn Stewart She was preceded in death by her parents, Edmond and Annie Lewis; husband, Walter Smith; and son, Joseph Smith. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Words Dupre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac for Words John Dupre, 79, a native of Theriot and resident of Dulac, who died at 2:30 a.m. May 16, 2002. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Camille, Wilson Jr., Edville and Sylvester Dupre, all of Grand Caillou. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson Sr. and Ella Marie Lacoste Dupre; brothers, Elfair, Joseph and E.L. Dupre; and sister, Elvita Champagne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Walterine Brunet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Charles Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes for Walterine Dupre Brunet, 85, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, who died May 16, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at the Pointe-aux-Chenes fire station and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church mausoleum. She was the mother of Douglas and Allen Brunet, Mary Jane Dupre and Mamie Lyons. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and three step- great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elie Serville Brunet; parents, Willis and Clarisse LeBoeuf Dupre; son, Gary Brunet; brothers, David and Wallace Dupre; and sisters, Naise Levron, Flossie and Gertrude Dupre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lucy Bunn A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma for Lucy Cavalier Belle Bunn, 71, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Houma, who died at 2:15 a.m. May 16, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery. She was the mother of Debra Waguespack of Thibodaux, Connie Esser of Youngsville, Cindy Breaux of Houma and Pamela Engeron of Altanta, Ga.; mother- in-law of Francis Waguespack III, David "Bince" Esser, Myles Breaux and Wayne Engeron Jr; sister of Carbin "Coon" Cavalier of Donaldsonville, Carrie Rosamond and Pearl Gomez of Baton Rouge; and grandmother of Shannon Guidroz, Amber Esser, Francis Waguespack IV, Hollie and Wayne Engeron III, Kasi and Lindsi Breaux and Shelly Sparrow. She was preceded in death by her former husband, O.L "Buddy" Bunn; parents, Joseph and Noelie Acosta Cavalier; brothers, Gabriel and Duval Cavalier; and sister, Shirley Landry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lois Landry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Lois Picou Landry, 81, a native of Chauvin and resident of Baton Rouge, who died at 12:40 a.m. May 16, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church mausoleum. She is the mother of Marlene Savoie of Goodyear, Ariz., Lyn Edwards of Baton Rouge and Michelle Landry of Monroe; and sister of Lloyd Picou of Carlisle, Pa. and Jelpi Picou of Houma. She is also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Landry; infant son, Kirk Landry; and grandson, Trent Savoie. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell David Remont A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at L.A. Muhleisen and Son Funeral Home, 2929 Metairie Road, Metairie, for David Remont, 50, a native of Cut Off and former resident of Metairie, who died at 6 :45 a.m. May 16, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery. He was the husband of Doris Russell Remont; father of David Russell and James Aaron Remont; and brother of Bernice Remont Lockwood and the Rev. Roy James Remont. He is also survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theophile and Vesta Teagle Remont; brother, Edwin C. Remont; and sister, Esther Remont Nicklas. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Danielle Thibodeaux A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. May 29 at St Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Danielle Marie Thibodeaux, 32, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge who died May 16, 2002. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the daughter of Nita Ann Greco and Daniel Thibodeaux, sister of Michelle and Renee Thibodeaux; and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Angelo "Jutz" Greco. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mercedes Larousse A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer for Mercedes Cortez Larousse, 90, n native and resident of Kraemer, who died at 6:35 a.m. May 17, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Edne A. Larousse Sr; mother of Raymond, Frank and Howard Kraemer, Thomas, Daniel and Gary Larousse, Ida Mae Martinez, Eva Cortez, Carrol Dempster, Karen Frickey, Mercedes De Jean and Gloria Parker; and sister of Irene Daigle. She is also survived by 44 grandchildren, 68 great-grandchildren, 21 great-great-grandchildren and two great-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jean Kraemer; parents, Aramise and Alcidie Constant Cortez; son, Edne A. Larousse Jr.; brothers, Elmo, Arnold, Alban and Leroy Cortez; sister, Odette Dempster; grandchildren, Jody Bergeron, Gregory Martinez, Jeff and Shane Kraemer; and great-grandchild, Dalton Larousse. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell J. Harold Bryant A religions service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Raceland Assembly of God Church in Raceland for Dr. J. Harold Bryant, 86, a native of Walsh, Ky. and resident of Raceland, who died at 6:45 a.m. May 18, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery in Raceland. He was the husband of Luanna Henderson Bryant; father of Jesse and Jeffery Bryant, Janette Franke, Marilyn Baudoin and Beverly Porche; and brother of Dr. Virgil Bryant of New Iberia, Dr. Ray Bryant of Denham Springs and Phyllis Wells of Splendora, Texas. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 18 great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. V.J. and Iva Johnson Bryant; brothers, Dr. Daniel Bryant, Dr James H. Bryant and Dr. John L. Bryant; and sisters, Ida Phipps and Goldie Seagraves. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell M.T. Tatum Jr. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist church in Thibodaux for M.T. 'Tick" Tatum Jr., 77, a resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4:05 a.m. May 18, 2002. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. He was the husband of Sara Felton Tatum; father of Lucy T. Morvant and Tina T. Gehbauer, both of Thibodaux, and Claire T. Bradshaw of Metairie; father-in-law of Dean Gehbauer and Tom Bradshaw; grandfather of Tiffany Clay St. John, Beau, Ben and Betsy Bradshaw and Tatum Gehbauer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion T. Sr. and Bessie Bogan Tatum; and sister. Belle T. Clark. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Odile Dantin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Odile Danos Dantin, 89, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 5:45 a.m. May 18, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. She was the mother of Jack Jr., Henry, Roy, Daniel and Harry Dantin, JoAnn Hohensee and Josephine "Josie" Dantin; and sister of Lester Danos Sr. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Dantin Sr.; parents, Henry Sr. and Euzeline Guidry Danos; brothers, Henry, Julian, Orestile, Louis Sr. and Wilton Danos; and sister, Mildred D. Duet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Darryl Meads A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville for Darryl Denver "Snap" Meads, 45, a native of Labadieville, who died May 18, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Rose Meads; brother of Marcus and Robert Meads of Labadieville, Adrian Meads, Gill Meads and Troy Meads of Thibodaux, Geraldine Marshall of Thibodaux and Gregory V. Meads of Arlington, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Denver Meads. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Forest Badeaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for Forest Badeaux, 73, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, who died at 11:10 a.m. May 19, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was the brother of Herbert and Peter Badeaux and Delia Knight. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donit and Emily Thibodaux; brother, Louis Badeaux; and sister, Delores Adams. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell James Faulk Sr. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for James C. Faulk Sr., 84, a resident of Larose, who died May 19, 2002. He was the husband of Hazel Chouest Faulk; father of Dian Richoux, James Jr. and Bob Faulk and Faye Matherne; and brother of Irene Janssen. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Richard Faulk. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Angelo Jaccuzzo A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home for Angelo Dominic Jaccuzzo, 75, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 5:40 a.m. May 19, 2002. Burial was at Magnolia Cemetery in Houma. He was survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Angela Catanese Jaccuzzo. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alaina LeBlanc A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut for Alaina Theresa Chandler LeBlanc, 20 months, a native and resident of Houma, who died at noon May 19, 2002. Burial was at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Montegut. She was the daughter of Leah D. LeBlanc of Houma and Keith Chandler of Alabama; and sister of Derek J. and Ericka N. LeBlanc, both of Houma. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mae Simoneaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Mae Boudreaux Simoneaux, 99, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died May 19, 2002. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Louis Sr., Alvin, Jerry and Whitney Simoneaux, Catherine Landry and Mollie Darbonne; mother-in-law of Cecile, Marion and Dorothy Simoneaux. She is also survived by17 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Whitney Simoneaux; parents, Oville and Emma Barr ios Boudreaux; son, Donald Simoneaux; and numerous brothers and sisters. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Everette Adair A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Everette Lee Adair Jr., 78, a native of Texarkana, Texas, and resident of Houma, who died May 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon today for the family and from noon to service time at the funeral home. He was the father of Joseph Wayne Adair, Peggy Adair Burden, Linda Adair Bourgeois and Judy Adair Till; and stepfather of Jonnie Peter Arcement and Cristal Marie Ellender. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 18 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Daigle Adair; parents, Everette Lee Sr. and Edna Haggard Adair; son, Jonnie Lee Adair; and daughter, Anna Adair Boudreaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell George O'Neal A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Franklin Funeral Home Chapel in Franklin County, Miss., for George Edward O'Neal, 62, a native of Bude, Miss., and resident of Gray, who died at 2:25 a.m. May 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Midway Cemetery in Franklin County. He was the son of Claudia Loper O'Neal Garrison of McCall Creek, Miss.; brother of David O'Neal of Lafayette, Royce Garrison of Repton, Ala., Johnny Garrison of Sulphur, Jackie Kent of Meadville, Miss., Dera Mira of Tampa, Fla., and Claris Westbrook of McCall Creek. He was preceded in death by his father, Percy O'Neal; and grandmother, Janie Ellington. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Blayne Thompson A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Benedict the Moore Catholic Church in Bertrandville for 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. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the 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. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Laurie Breaux A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at Rose-Neath Bossier Chapel in Bossier City for Laurie Kay Greer Breaux, 48, a native of Arlington, Texas and resident of Shreveport, who died May 21, 2002. Burial was at Hill Crest Memorial Cemetery in Haughton. She was the mother of Martin II and Angelica Martinez, both of Houston, Texas, and Veronica Addison of Shreveport; and sister of Pam Brown of Jena, Deidra Davis of Dallas, Sherry Veuleman of Shreveport, Orlen Davis of Vivian and Kenneth Davis of Keithville. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claudia Thomas and Jimmy Greer; and brother, Glen Davis. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alma Castine A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville for Alma Randolph Castine, 84, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Gretna, who died May 21, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Margaret Davis and Leroy Castine, both of New Orleans and Alton Castine of Georgia. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Castine; parents, Lee and Margaret Randolph; seven sisters and four brothers. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jacob Dugas A graveside service was held today at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux for Jacob Meade Dugas, 25, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Gonzales, who died at 3:30 a.m. May 21, 2002. He was the 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. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Doris Bergeron Dugas. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Patty Guidry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever for Patty Lavergne Guidry, 50, a native of Morgan City and resident of Thibodaux, who died May 21, 2002. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Ellis Guidry; mother of Scott Guidry and Melissa Guidry Williams; and sister of Sandra Shaheen and Debra Lavergne Chatagnier. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Helen Peltier Lavergne; and brothers, Fay Allen and Terry Lavergne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lorenza Pontiff A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma for Lorenza Bernadette Pontiff, 91, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Houma, who died at 10:15 a.m. May 21, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. She will be cremated. She was the mother of McArthur "Mac" Adam and Johnny Pontiff, Barbara Crochet and Mary Lee Andrews; and numerous brothers and sisters. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Joseph Pontiff; parents, Nichole and Josephine Lee Constranche; and daughter, Diane Eve Pontiff. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Floyd Naquin Jr. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Vision Christian Center in Bourg for Floyd John Naquin Jr., 17, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, who died at 11 a.m. May 21, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to midnight today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the center. Burial will be at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He was the son of Floyd Naquin Sr. and Mary Hutcherson; brother of Harley, John and Bambi Naquin, Amy Naquin Trahan and Magen Hebert. He was preceded in death by his brother, Floyd Naquin Jr. II. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Virginia Shows A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Community Bible Church in Cut Off for Virginia H. Shows, 74, a native of Texarkana, Texas and resident of Larose, who died at 2:10 a.m. May 21, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose. She was the 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. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rete and Cerelda Senz Hargrove. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Merlin Pellegrin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Merlin Joseph Pellegrin, 52, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, who died at 3:50 a.m. May 22, 2002. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Viola Lirette Pellegrin; brother of Murphy J. Jr., Michael P. and Caroll D. Pellegrin and Irene P. Guidry. He was preceded in death by his father, Murphy Joseph Pellegrin Sr.; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lirette Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Narcisse Pellegrin, all of Chauvin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Cleveland Johnson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Benedict the Moore Catholic Church in Bertrandville for Cleveland Joseph Johnson, 71, a native and resident of Bertrandville, who died at 4:30 a.m. May 22, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Williams and Sou thall Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Maggie Johnson of Bertrandville; father of Cynthia of Gonzales, Joycelyn of Baton Rouge, Vella of Belle Rose, Marva of Bertrandville, Jennifer of Atlanta, Ga., Sheena of Plattenville, Curtis of Vacherie, Bartley of Napoleonville, Bruce of New Orleans and Cleveland of Thibodaux; and brother of Gloria Jamison of Bertrandville, Girline Stemley and Gladys Ewing of New Orleans and Gilbert Johnson of Lafayette. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Emelda Simoneaux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon Thursday at St Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part for Emelda Sanchez Simoneaux, 90, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 5:30 a.m. May 22, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother, of Hilda Templet, Nellie Aucoin and Rita Daigle Thibodaux. She is also survived by 45 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilmore Simoneaux; parents, Alexis and Carmelite Sanchez; sister, Ida McCorkle; and granddaughter, Debra Garabot. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Isaac Thomas A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Isaac "Ike" "Preacher" Thomas, 83, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, who died May 22. 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Raymond Thomas of Nacogdoches, Texas, Russell and Earline Thomas of Thibodaux and Carrie Mae Thomas of New Orleans. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Michelle Billiot Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. today at the Rogers Cemetery for Michelle Marie Billiot, infant, a resident of Gheens, who died at 5:34 a.m. May 23, 2002. She was the daughter of Derrel and Jennifer Schouest Billiot; granddaughter of Alvin Schouest Jr. and Jane Schouest and Wayne Billiot and Tammy Naquin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell John LeBourgeois Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for John Lawrence LeBourgeois Sr., 89, a native of Jeanerette and resident of Houma, who died at 4 a.m. May 23, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 mausoleum in Houma. He was the husband of Audrey DeCuir LeBourgeois; father of John L LeBourgeois Jr. and Lucille Gros; and brother of Juliet Pugh of Jeanerette and Leonie DeCuir of Fort Myers, Fla. He is also survived by six grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Arlene Mary LeBourgeois; granddaughter, Rebecca LeBourgeois; parents, Leon and Ida Schexnayder LeBourgeois; and sisters, Lucille Lampo and Ilene LeBourgeois. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lionel Ledet Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Lionel P. Ledet Jr., 62, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Galliano, who died at 4:17 p.m. May 23, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Pearline Verdin Ledet; father of Lincoln and Linton Dardar, Jody Cook, Melissa Bourgeois, Terri Soudelier, Joyce Adams, Anita Anselmi, Katherine Anselmi and Patricia Jarreau. He is also survived by 27 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lionel and Louise Gaubert Ledet; and brother, Leroy Ledet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ronald Holmes A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Klotzville for Ronald Holmes, 44, a native and resident of New Orleans, who died May 23, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son and stepson of Annabell Holmes Buggage and Matthew Buggage; brother of Gail H. Gayle, Grace and Rodney Buggage; father of Ronald Williams and devoted companion of Brenda Lewis. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Kevin Holmes and Demetrius Buggage; and grandparents, Irvin and Clara Holmes. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bernice Ory A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at St. John the Baptist Church in Edgard for Bernice Baire Ory, 88, a native and resident of Edgard, who died at 10:42 a.m. May 23, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Michael G. Ory; mother of Dr. JVL Dirk Ory, Gwendolyn A. Tartavoulle and Carol O. Wall; molher-in-law of Barbara "Tateen" Ory, Charles Tartavoulle and William E. Wall; sister of Marjorie Davies; grandmother of Alyson O. Hessburg, Caroline O. Grafton, Matthew and Michael Dirk Ory Jr., Todd Michael and Shannon Elizabeth Tartavoulle, Ryan Egan and Meghann Ory Wall; and great-grandmother of William Ashton Wall and Haley Kathryn Hessburg. She was preceded in death by her parents, Placide and Nellie Joseph Barre; and brothers, Odell, Melvin and Hannon Barre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Odile Scioneaux A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Odile Marie Dempster Scioneaux, 71, a native of Vacherie and resident of Chackbay, who died May 23, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at Our Lady of prompt Succor Catholic Church Cemetery in Chackbay. She was the mother of Donald, Joseph and Elwood Scioneaux, Darlene Rink, Rosemary Amedee, Bertha Zeringue and Chery Boudreaux; and sister of Andrew, Horace, Pershing, Raymond, Diedonne Jr. and Jerry Dempster. Hazel Labat, Mary Jane Matherne, Maria Louise Matherne, Therese Wiseman, Dorothy Adams and Maude Kraemer. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harry J. Scioneaux; parents, Diedonne and Victorine Rome Dempster; sons, Edward and Russell Scioneaux; brother, Harry Dempster; and sisters, Bertha and Verna Dempster. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Loretta Stagg A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Queen of Angels Church in Opelousas for Loretta Bourgeois Stagg, 85, a resident of Opelousas, who died at 9:50 p.m. May 23, 2002. Burial was at Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas. She was the mother of Kathleen and Ruth Stagg, both of Opelousas; and sister of Clifton A. Bourgeois and Marian B. Charitat, both of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Zenon Leon and Henriette Coralie Leonard Bourgeois; husband, Isaac Thomas Stagg; sister, Roma C. Beque; and brothers. Zenon Jr. and Thierry Bourgeois. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Cleophas Callais Sr. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Cleophas Anthony Callais Sr., 79, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Chauvin, who died at 2 p.m. May 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to service time at the KC Hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at the church mausoleum. He was the husband of Ena Marie Trahan Callais; father of Cleo Jr., Tony and Tommy Callais, Darlene Bonvillain and Jeannine Babin; brother of Harris and Carroll Callais. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Octave Sr. and Lydia Guidry Callais; brothers, Voris, Calvin , Octave Jr., Harold and Leroy Callais; and sisters, Delta Compeaux and Octavia Cuneo. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joyce King A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma for Joyce Marie Robichaux King, 56, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 2 a.m. May 24, 2002. Burial was at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. She was the wife of Levy "Peewee" James King of Houma; mother of Shayne, Shawn and Shani King; and sister of Lloyd "Polly" Robichaux. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Eunice Quick Robichaux; and brothers, Donald and John Robichaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eve LeBoeuf A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Eve Marie Duplantis LeBoeuf, 57, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 4:12 p.m. May 24, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Robert Earl LeBoeuf Jr. of Houma; daughter of Eula Mae Boudreaux Duplantis of Dulac; mother of Brian A. and Brent M. LeBoeuf and Renee L LeBoeuf Pinel; and sister of Maty Ann D. Scott, Helen Duplantis and Rose Ann D. White. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Albert J. Duplantis; brother, Warner P. Duplantis; and sister, Nita D. Pellegrin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Malvina Rodrigue A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Malvina Guillot Rodrigue, 87, a native of Plattenville and resident of Lafayette, who died May 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Edward J. Rodrigue Jr. She is also survived by four grandchildren. 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Rodrigue Sr.; parents, Elphege J. and Clara Marie LeBlanc Guillot; brothers, Leonce, Edward, Charles, Jules, Johnny, George, Elphege and Sammy Guillot; and sisters, Florence, Cecile, Ora and Ilda Guillot. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bertha Baldwin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Houma for Bertha Mey Baldwin, 87, a native and resident of Houma, who died May 25, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery in Houma. She was the mother of Connie Casente of New Orleans, Elizabeth Lirette of Bay St. Louis, Miss., Alexis Hellman and Hazel McElroy, both of Houma. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin S. Baldwin; son, Jean Mey Lirette; parents, Harry A Sr. and Ada Duthu Mey; brother, Harry A Mey Jr. and two grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Annie Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma for Annie Lirette Bourdreaux, 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 6:30 p.m. May 25, 2002. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She was the wife of Maurice J. Boudreaux;mother of Maurice "Mollie" Boudreaux Jr., Barbara Dufrene and Lou Ann Millet; and sister of Christopher Lirette. She is also survived by six grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, 14 great- grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Christopher and Agnes Marcel Lirette; brothers, Ivy, Jules and Julian Lirette; sisters, Meredith Begnaud, Viola Kramer, Lou Ella King, Rita Noble, Mildred LeCompte; and granddaughter, Connie Lynn Boudreaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Floyd Cortez A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer for Floyd J. Cortez, 70, a native and resident of Kraemer who died May 25, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to midnight today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Anna Mae Cortez; father of Gary, Dalton and Wesley Cortez, Belinda Hotard and Sophie Allbritten; and brother of Reed, Nolan, Leo, Douglas, Chris, Naize and Wanda Cortez. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmo and Philomena "Lolo" Cortez. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louvinia Thibodeaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Louvinia Usey Borne Thibodeaux, 95, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, who died May 25, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Albert D. and Sidney J. Borne, Evelina Pitre, Mercedes Chiasson, Betty Borne and Patricia Pujol. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Albert C. Borne; second husband, Paul Thibodeaux; parents, Joseph and Lovinia Toups Usey; daughter, Frances B. Stevens; brother, Sidney Usey; sisters, Virgie U. Bourgeois and Agnes U. Lirette; grandchildren, Maurice Pitre Jr. and an infant grandchild; and great- grandchild. Theresa Pitre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Oscar Adams A religious service will be hold at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the KC Hall in Chauvin for Oscar Joseph Adams, 66, a native of Lockport and resident of Chauvin, who died at 10:30 a.m. May 26, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the hall. Burial will be at Chauvin Cemetery in Chauvin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Adoff and Bernadett Marie Breaux Adams; two infant brothers; sister, Florence Marie Adams Dufrense, and two infant sisters. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louis Barrilleaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in New Orleans for Dr. Louis Ernest Barrilleaux, 69, who died at 8:25 a.m. May 26, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Beverly Campbell Barrilleaux; father of Dolyn Mark Barrilleaux, Bryan Barrilleaux, Sherry B. Burlette and Cynthia Stockard; and brother of Alvin, Robert and Kent Barrilleaux, Garnet B. Arceneaux and Ann B. Bums. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Joseph and Mabel Marie Ledet Barrilleaux; son, Dwayne D. Barrilleaux; and brother, Lester Barrilleaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Irene Clause A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Irene Landry Clause, 86, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 6 a.m. May 26, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Marcel Clause, Patricia Zeringuc and Faye Gallagher, all of Labadieville and Joy Toups of Thibodaux; and sister of Elliot Landry of Thibodaux. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Paul Clause; and parents, Adrian O. and Linda Cancienne Landry. ========================== D aily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Michael Fletcher A wake and funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Old Fountain Missionary Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Michael Fritzgerald Fletcher, 37, a native of Thibodaux, who died at 8:15 a.m. May 26, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Dismissal will follow the funeral service at the church cemetery on La. 311. He was the son of Joseph and Rosemary Spot; grandson of Ceda Fletcher; brother of Ernest Duncan Jr., Jerome and Oliver Spot, all of Thibodaux, Willie and Joseph Spot of New Orleans, James Spot of Severn, Md., Shirley Jones, Barbara Wright, Melissa and Kim Fletcher, all of Thibodaux, Jeanine Burton of Gray, Agnes Randall, Edith Cooks and Gloria Spot of New Orleans; and father of Michael Richardson. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward Fletcher, Agnes Shepherd, Joseph Spot, Louis and Emma Robertson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Doris Rodrigue A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Point-aux-Chene for Doris Naquin Rodrigue, 88, a native and resident of Point-aux-Chene, who died at 6:30 a.m. May 26, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at the Point-aux-Chene fire station and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Gary and Norman Rodrigue, Erlaine Dugas, Helen Dupre, Isabelle Robichaux and Sally Naquin; and sister of Eves Naquin. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and four great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Rodrigue; parents, Henry and Fabiola Dupre Naquin; son, Allen Rodrigue; brothers, Welsey, Lyneus, Dennis and Harry Naquin; and sister, Bessie Naquin Dupre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Christina Lovincy A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Virginia. Baptist Church in Ewellville for Christina Fleming Lovincy, 27, a native and resident of Belle Rose, who died May 26, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Kirby Lovincy; mother of Tyrus Lovincy; daughter of Donald and Hazel Fleming; and sister of Angela Fleming and Donald Fleming Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Shelby A religious service will be held at 11a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Mary "May Jane" Jane Shelby, 60, a native and resident of Raceland who died at 8:34 a.m. May 27, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland. She was the wife of Charles "Mack" Shelby Jr. of Raceland; mother of Charles Shelby III of Houma, Terry Shelby of Thibodaux, Perry Shelby, Patricia Triggs, Charlene Shelby and Josephine Bradley of Raceland, Glenda Washington and Phyllis Washington of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and sister of Lovenia Price of Raceland. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Murray; brothers, Jim Jr., Ernest and Lawrence Murray; sister, Rosa Murray, and grandson, Brad Shelby. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marie Ledet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Marie Naquin Ledet, 71, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:30 p.m. May 27, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery in Raceland She was the mother of Ricky Sr., Louis "Ping" Jr. and Daniel Ledet; and sister of Lucille Adams. She is also survived by six grandchildren and one great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis "Black" Ledet Sr.; parents, Emile and Pamela Levert Naquin; brothers, Louis, Joseph and Eves Naquin; sister, Vernice Naquin; and nine other brothers and sisters. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Harris Callais A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Harris M. Callais, 82, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 8:10 a.m. May 28, 2002. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Victoria Duet Callais; father of Donald Callais; brother of Weber Callais, Pearl Bellanger and Velma Rogers; grandfather of Adrienne Dominique, Donald Jr., Harris II and Dirk Callais; great-grandfather of Rene Jr. and Alexandra Dominique; and step-great-grandfather of Scarlet. He was preceded in death by his parents, Onezime and Clara Williams Callais; son, Jake Callais; brothers, Abdon, Fornest and Joseph Callais; and sister, Inez Gisclair. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Corita Miles A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Greater Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose for Corita "Na New" Miles, 66, a native of Killionia and resident of Belle Rose, who died May 28, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to the wake service beginning at 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Lillian Myles of Belle Rose; mother of Alfred White of Metairie, Delores White of Washington, Desira and Keno Preston of Belle Rose; and sister of Mary Lockett of New Orleans and Christina Bennett of Washington. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Calvin White; and brothers, Alfred, Charlie and Hardin Bennett. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eugenie Martin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Eugenie Authement Martin, 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin. Who died at 12:45 p.m. May 29, 2002. Visitation will be from I n.m. lo funeral lime at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Shelly James Martin of Chauvin; mother of Evelina Robinett, Ethel Lincks and Gardline Belanger. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Corrine Pellegrin Authement; grandson, Don Andrew Bergeron; brothers, Horace and Hubert Authement; and sisters, Virginia Pellegrin, Loretta LeBouef and Doris Martin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alyssa Case A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City for Alyssa Michelle Case, 13, a native of Morgan City and resident of Lafayette, who died May 29, 2002. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the daughter of Jean Cantrell and Ron Rose; stepdaughter of Bert Cantrell; sister of Ashely Doiron, Bobbie Case, Abbie Cantrell and Camron Case; granddaughter of Mary Bouterie Breaux and Larry Case. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Richard Joseph Bouterie and Linda Hebert Case. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Braden Dufrene A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport for Braden Anthony Dufrene, infant, who died at 2:12 p.m. May 29, 2002. He was the son of Jimmy and Shelly Eschete Dufrene; grandson of Roy and Donna Eschete and Maxine Authement; great-grandson of Marylee Vedros, Elvida Dufrene and Lorina Eschete; and brother of Bryce Dufrene. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jimmy Dufrene Sr.; and great- grandparents, Paul Eschete Sr., Chester Vedros, Junius Dufrene, Sterling and Elise Authement. ========================== Dail y Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eugenie Martin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Eugenie Martin, 85, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 1:20 p.m. May 29, 2002. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Shelly Martin of Chauvin; and mother of Evelina Robinette of Houma, Ethel Lincks of. Golden Meadow and Pookie Belanger of Chauvin. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Corina and Joseph Authement; brothers, Hebert and Horace Authement; sisters, Virginia Pellegrin, Doris Martin, Lorita LeBeouf; and grandson, Don Bergeron. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Annie Buck A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Houma for Annie Lee Cooper Buck, 82, a native of Kinston, N.C. and resident of Houma, who died at 1:10 p.m. May 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the church. She was the mother of Dave Buck of Hattiesburg, Miss and Linda King of New Boston, Texas. She is also survived by six grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, M.W. and Jimmie Carr Cooper; husband, Horace W. Buck; son, Horace W. Buck Jr.; two brothers and a sister. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lenora Burkett A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Lenora Felarise Burkett, 88, a native of Leeville and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 6:40 a.m. May 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Alfred "Sunny" Jr., William "Billy" Sr., and Marie Burkett. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Burkett Sr.; parents, Fernand Sr. and Malvina Callais Felarise; brother, Fernand Felarise Jr.; and sisters, Mercedes Esponge, Angelina Felarise, Mercess Pitre and Nativita Eymard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lorella Estay A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Lorella Grabert Estay, 69, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, who died at 4:15 p.m. May 30, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Albert J. Estay Jr., Peggy Jean G. Loupe and Ruby Kay E. Mayfield; and sister of Lula Mae Griffin," Leola Griffin, Lillie Estay, Lorina Poise, Elouise Eschete and Louella Grabert. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Estay Sr.; parents, Weldon and Noelie Waguespack Grabert; brother, Deme Grabert; and a grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Henry Gros A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic church in Labadieville for Henry M. Gros, 87, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 8:15 a.m. May 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Kenneth John Gros, Henrietta G. Louviere and Barbara G. Robertson. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris LeBoeuf Gros; parents, Stephen C. and Lannie Percle Gros; son, James John Gros; brothers, Shelby C., Steve C., Nelson and Wilton "Boy" Gros; sisters, Effie G. Aucoin, Lillian G. Theriot, Rita G. Alleman and Helen G. Guilllot; and grandson. Ken Mark Robertson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Myrna Hickman A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Myrna Soileau Hickman, 64, a native of Ville Platte and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2 a.m. May 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to service time. She was the wife of William Gary "Bill" Hickman; mother of William Hickman Jr., Elizabeth H. Morvant and Kathryn "Kitty" Bernard; mother-in-law of Marie Rodosta Hickman, Lee A. Morvant and Robert J. Bernard; sister of Charles Wilbert Soileau; and grandmother of Seth, Sarah and Philip Hickman, William and Benjamin Morvant, Thomas, Anna and Jonathan Bernard. She was preceded in death by her parents, Numa and Bernadette Campbell Soileau. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clemence Jeansonne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Clemence Ledet Jeansonne, 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died May 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Kenneth and Michael Jeansonne and Louise Jeansonne Webster. She is also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan L Jeansonne; parents, Henry and Louise Ledet; son, Daniel Jeansonne; and brothers, Charles, Ivy, Armand and Pete Ledet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rodney Orgeron A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Rodney Joseph Orgeron, 23, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 9:15 p.m. May 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Wayne and Mary Martin Orgeron; devoted companion of Kelly Matherne; brother of Jason Orgeron; and grandson of Frank J. Martin and Doris V. Orgeron. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rodney P. Orgeron and Ida Ann Martin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Curtis Verrett III A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. today at St. Anthony Catholic Church Cemetery in Bayou Black for Curtis Charles Verrett III, infant, of Houma, who died at 2:41 p.m. May 30, 2002. He was the son of Curtis Charles Jr. and Shanna Ann Verrett; brother of Jeremiah, Kevin and Brandon Verrett; grandson of Leah Marie Verdin, Curtis Verrett Sr. and Ulysse Bonvillian; step-grandson of James Courteaux Sr. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Jetty Weaver Bonvillian. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Vivian Comardelle A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Vivian Matherne Comardelle, 85, a native of Gheens and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 9:05 a.m. May 31, 2002. Burial was at Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands. She was the mother of Walter and Murphy Comardelle, Jackie Cheramie, Genevieve Frickey, JoAnn Rogers and Era Jane Toney; and sister of Norman, Nerman and Johnny Matherne. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 43 great- grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Comardelle; parents, Joseph and Mercedese Schouest Matherne; sisters, Mabel Hogan, Nora Abadie and Emma Falcon. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Onezime Dempster A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer for Onezime Louis "Z.Z." Dempster, 93, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 4:30 p.m. May 31, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the father of Callen L Sr., Alton "Sque," Jessie and Darrell Dempster, Carrie D. Loupe, Linda D. Larousse and Beverly D. Poynter; and brother of Oscar Dempster and Adeline D. Hotard. He is also survived by 97 grandchildren, great- grandchildren a nd great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Odette Marie Cortez Dempster; parents, Azema Becnel and Oscar Dempster; son, Steven Louis Dempster; daughter, Azema Tregre; brother, James Dempster; and sisters, Eloise D. Martinez and Elodia D. Anderson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Malcolm Zeringue A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland for Malcolm P. Zeringue Sr., 72, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 3:59 a.m. May 31, 2002. Visitation will be from G to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He was the husband of DeEtte Pertuit Zeringue; father of Malcolm Zeringue Jr., Joe Klingman, Craig Scott, Clifton and Jerry Schouest and Ernest Crochet; and brother of Dennis and Blaise Zeringue, Gladys Bilello, Louise Stevens, Laura Mae Dominique, Jean Foret, Cllara Matherne, Rita Pertuit and Earline Pitre. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raoul and Lucia Hebert Zeringue; and brothers, Clifton. Camille and Thompson ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Octave Martinolich A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Octave "Red" Joseph Martinolich, 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:16 p.m. May 31, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Marie Carline Martinolich; father of Marty and Barry Martinolich, Stacy Gagneaux and Gina Legendre; and brother of Nick, Joseph, John and Andrew Martinolich. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dominick and Josephine Parr Martinolich; son, Eddie Martinolich; and grandchild, Janson Martinolich.