Obituaries for NOVEMBER 1998; Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La.
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TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 1, 1998
EDGAR HARDING
Edgar "Lannie" Harding, 70, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of
Los Angeles, Calif., died at 5:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 1998.
Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at Community Funeral Home
Chapel. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. the chapel, with burial in the
Halfway Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Elouise Harding; four sons and three daughter-
in-laws, Louis and Sandra Harding, Leroy and Musette Harding both of Houma,
Elwood and Margann Harding of Thibodaux, and Reginald Harding of Los
Angeles; three daughters, Ethel H. Swan of Gray, Aletta and Danielle Harding
of Lafayette; one brother, Anderson Harding of Los Angeles; and 13
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Nellie Wallace
Harding Sr.; three brothers, Ernest Jr., Silas and Berwick Harding, and five
sisters, Helen Batiste, Edna Corren, Sara and Melvina Harding.
VELMA LAGARDE
Velma Louise Lagarde, 68, a native of Stroud, Okla., and resident of
Raceland, died at 11:28 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 1998,
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Monday at Falgout Funeral
Home in Raceland. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral
home, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Francis Lagarde; three sons, Richard L.,
Kevin A
., and Mark D. Lagarde; one brother, Gerald A. Thompson; two sisters,
Janice Guillot an Clara DeYoung, and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold L. and Glenn O.
Thompson.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Brain Tumor
Association.
MARY NORMAN
Mary Miazza Norman, no age given, a native of Jackson Miss., and
resident of Houma, died Saturday, Oct 31, 1998.
Contact Chauvin Funeral Home at 868-2536 for funeral arrangements.
She is survived by her husband, David Joseph Norman Jr.; one son, David
Joseph Norman, III of Houma; two daughters, Susan Norman Menville of Baton
Rouge and Melissa Norman of New Orleans; and four grandchildren.
She was a parishioner of St. Anthony of Paddua and a homemaker.
LUCIA OLIVER
Lucia Marie Collins Oliver, 76, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of
Galliano, died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut
Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in
Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Nathan A. Oliver Jr.; two sons, Andy
Oliver and Ted Oliver, one daughter, Suzie Bernard; one brother, Rolley
Collins; one sister, Emma C. Pit
re; five grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore Joseph and Andrewa
Crosby Collins; one son, Nathan Al Oliver III; two brothers, Theodore Collins
Jr. and Robert J. Collins.
She was parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
AUDREY RAWLS
Audrey Lea Middlebrooks Rawls, 33, a native of Selma, Ala. and resident
of Houma, died at 2:21 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 1998.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral
time Monday at New Hope Church in Coteau. Religious services will be at 11
a.m. at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her companion, Robert Riley; her mother and stepfather,
Ivy and Jeanette Green Bourg of Houma; two sons, Eric Michael Rawls and
Derrick Thomas Rawls of Houma; three brothers, Ricky Todd Cranmore, Joseph
Bourg and Andrew Bourg of Houma; three sisters, Bonita Johnson, Carla Bourg
and Kathy Bourg of Houma; and her special friend, Christy Bourg of Houma.
She was preceded in death by her father, Aubrey Lee Middlebrooks.
She was a homemaker.
PIERRE SENAC
Pierre "Pete" Senac, 72, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Houma,
died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998.
Memorial services will be held in new Orleans at a l
ate date.
He is survived by his wife, Ewellyn Prejean Senac; one daughter, Linda
Senac Pettigrew; three brothers, John Baptiste, Patrick Ernest and Etienne
Joseph; one sister, Catherine Senac Russo, all of New Orleans; and two
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Joseph and Catherina
Schroeder Senac.
He was a retired Postmaster of St. Rose. He was a U.S. Navy veteran
during World War II, a life member of American Legion Post 285, a member of
the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3267 and a member of the P.E.A.A. Social
Club.
KURT THERIOT
Kurt J. Theriot, 40, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at
8:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 1998.
Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral
time Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall of Chauvin. Mass will be at 10
a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the
church cemetery.
He is survived by his parents, Paul and Gertrude LeCompte Theriot; and
three sisters, Annie Domangue, Fay Witty and Vickie Blanchard, all of Chauvin.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sidney and Annie Theriot,
Gilbert and Rita LeCompte and Marie "Meme" Melancon.
He was a 1977 graduate of South Terrebonne High School, a member of
the T-Caillou Lions Club and a membe
r of Ward 7.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 2, 1998
LOUIS BACHEMIN
Louis Valsin Bachemin, 81, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma,
died at 7:40 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 1998.
Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St.
Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the
church. Visitation will also be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at All
Faith Funeral Home in New Orleans. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery in New
Orleans.
He is survived by his wife, Marguerite Milhas Grassel Bachemin of Houma;
one daughter, Mrs. Steven (Mary Ann) Bastean of Santa Clarita, Calif.; two
brothers, Harold Bachemin of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Elwood Bachemin of
LaSabre, Honduras; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Constant Oscar and Adele
Dutruch Bachemin; one son, Wayne Grassel; and three brothers, Paul, Joseph and
Raymond Bachemin.
He was a retired office manager for Baroid, a U.S. Army World War II
veteran, a member of the Knights of Columbus Post 7355, a member of
Terrebonne Council on Aging, a member of St. Bernadette Senior Citizen Club
and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Cath
olic Church.
ARAMAY BELANGER
Aramay Bellanger Belanger, 80, a native of Morgan City and resident of
Chauvin, died at 10:03 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998.
Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Michel J. Belanger Jr.; four sons, Wayne
J., Leonard J., Royce A. and Linwood P. Belanger Sr.; two brothers, Joseph
Arron Bellanger of Houma; and Luke V. Bellanger of Golden Meadow; one sister,
Mrs. Norton (Irene) Bour of Montegut; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Cecile Boudreaux
Bellanger; and two sons, James Joseph and Ralph Joseph Belanger.
She was a ho
memaker, a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a
parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
ELMA FORD
Elma Boudreaux Ford, 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:15
a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 1998.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Landry's Funeral Home
and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Mass
will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the chur
ch
cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, Clarence and Luke Ford; nine grandchildren;
and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Luke Ford; her parents, Henry
and Celeste Morvant Boudreaux; one son, Harvey Ford Sr.; three brothers,
Numa, Leon and Lester Boudreaux; one sister, Clothilde Traigle; and one great
-granddaughter, Charisee Gravois.
MARIN FRANCE
Marvin Anthony France, 63, a native of Thibodaux and resident o
Lafayette, died at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1998.
Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph
Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Audrey Dupeire France; one daughter, Bonnie
F. Taylor; one sister, Gilda F. Hoffmann; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eunice and Bonnie Breaux
France.
CAROLINE MAXWELL
Caroline Maxwell, 89, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 5:18
a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Gertrude
Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial
in the church cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Allan Maxwell Sr. of Kenner; one sister,
Sally
Dufrene of Norco; and eight grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris F. Maxwell Sr.; her
parents, Frank and Eugenie Candies Christien; one son, Morris F. Maxwell Jr.;
two brothers, Charles and Nick Christien; and four sisters, Victoria Rodrigue,
Belle Bourgeois; Elise Mattern and Clara Weidenbacher.
She was a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church.
LORITA TRAHAN
Lorita V. Trahan, 71, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Chauvin,
died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998.
Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 3 p.m.
Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Willie Joseph Trahan Sr.; two sons, Roy
and Willie Trahan Jr., both of Chauvin; one foster son, Reynold Carrere; one
daughter, Patricia Dupre of Chauvin; three brothers, Addy and Magnus Voison,
both of Dulac, and Norman Paul Voison of Houma; 10 grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Laurent and Angle Traosclair
Voison; one daughter, Monica McKeon; two brothers, Clarence an Dolfores
Voison; one sister, Josephine Lirette; and three grandchildren.
She was a homemaker and a pa
rishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 3, 1998
JASON BARBAY
Jason Christopher Barbay, 21, a native of Mathews and reisdent of Luling,
died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in
Raceland and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Boutte Assembly of God
Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with
burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling.
He is survived by his parents, John and Darnel Delahays Barbay; his
paternal grandmother, Norma Ann Achee; his maternal grandmother, Marvel
Delahays; and three uncles, Scott and Kenny Barbay, and Daniel Delahays.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Kennety Barbay; and
his maternal grandfather, Elvin Delahaye.
He was a student at Louisiana State University.
HEARD DOLESE
Heard J. Dolese, 89, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Shreveport,
died Monday, Nov. 2, 1998.
Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Anne
Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by one nephew, Claude I. Dolese Jr.; one great-nephew,
Jean Claud
e Dolese; one great-niece, Mrs. Paul (Deidre) Johnson; and one great
-great niece, Caroline Grace Johnson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Marie Cecile
Blanchard Dolese; and one brother, Claude I. Dolese Sr.
He was a retired employee of Louisiana Power and Light Company, a U.S.
Army World War II veteran, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No.
1099, a memer of the American Legion Post No. 88 and a parishioner of St.
Anne Catholic Church.
JULIA GUILLOT
Julia Gonzales Guillot, 94, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma,
died at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 1998.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services will be at 11
a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales
Cemetery No. 2.
She is survived by three grandchildren. Deborah and Tina Cunningham,
and Christine C. Boudreaux; and two great-grandchildren, Jessica and Kristen
Bourdreaux.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland "Hick" Guillot; her
parents, Loute and Cecilia Keller Gonzales; one daughter, Mrs. Stanley
(Hilda) Guillot Cunningham; and two sisters, Cecile G. Trosclair and Aline G.
Klinder.
She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Chu
rch.
LYNESS MALBROUGH
Lyness Eustis Malbrough, 87, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:40
p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 1998.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin
Funeral Home.
Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy
Rosary Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Agnes Josephine Colwart Malbrough of Houma;
one son, Raymond J. Malbrough of Houma; one daughter, Carolyn M. Malbrough
of Houma; three brothers, Ira, Edgar and Raymond Malbrough, all of Houma;
two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Vina Dupree
Malbrough; three brothers, Druby, Milton and Linwood Malbrough; and one half
sister, Emilee Malbrough Richards.
He was a retired field observer for Texas Instruments and a parishioner of
St. Gregory Catholic Church.
LOIS WHATLEY
Lois Estelle Livingston Whatley, 93, a native of Jefferson, Texs, and
resident of Houma, died at 4:13 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998.
Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m.. To
funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with
burial in New Hope Cemetery.
She is survived by two daughters, Geneva Buchanan Belanger
of
Birmingham, Ala., and Clydeen miller of Houma; one sister, Maude
Kennedy of Gray, Texas; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Edward Whatley; her
parents, Allen and Izora Davis Livlingston; two brothers, Thomas Olyh and
Allen Livingtston Jr.; four sisters, Susie Bourne, Annie Davis, Allie Hartzo,
and Gladys Griffin; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was homemaker.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 4, 1998
ANNIE CASCIO
Annie Mufoletto Cascio, 91, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of
Houma, died Monday, Nov. 1, 1998.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Thursday at Rabenhorst Funeral Home in Baton Rouge. Mass will be at 10:30
a.m. Thursday at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Baton rouge, with burial in
Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Louis C. Bonfanti; o
ne daughter, Mary Ann
Landry; one sister, Frances Vicknair; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great
-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor J. Cascio; her parents,
Joseph and Mary Muffoletto; three brothers, Joseph, Sam, and Vincent
Muffoletto; and two sisters, Rosie Hernandez and Mary Canella.
She was a
homemaker and a member of the Italian Society.
WILLIE MARKS JR.
Willie O. Marks Jr., 82, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of
Gibson, died at 8:20 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998.
Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home
and from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. Wake services
will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m.
Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Leola Stewart Marks; six sons, Henry and
Charles Brown, both of new Orleans, Crosby W. Marks of Witchia Falls, Texas,
Larry J. Marks of Chicago, Johnny L. Marks of Gibson, and Reginald Brown of
Houma; four daughters, Joandell M. and Carolyn M. Robinson, and Diana M.
LeBlanc, all of Houma, and Gainell M. Broussard of Gibson; and two brothers,
Jake Cheavis of Gibson and Roland Cheavis of Houma; and 17 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie O. Marks Sr. And
Elizabeth Atkins Marks Cheavis; one brother, Johnny Marks; and one sister,
Hazel Cheavis.
He was a retired Terrebonne Parish school bus diver, a u. S. Marine Corps
veteran, a coach for Terrebonne Parish Recreation Department, a member of the
Fifth District Laymen, a member of Baine C. Clay lodge No. 14 F. & AM Prince
H
all, a member of the deacon board and a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist
Church.
GEORGE MARSHALL
George E. Marshall, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:15
a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co-
Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah Chambers Marshall; one son, Thomas
Edward Marshall; two daughters, Mildred "Millie"Marshall Smith and Sarah
"Sally" Marshall Masterson; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Louise Gonzales
Marshall; and one foster sister, Dorothy Morgan Caignet.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the E.D. White High
School Foundation.
MILDRED RICHARD
Mildred Eschete Richard, 80, a native of Houma and resident of Metairie,
died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998.
Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in
Metairie. Visitation will also be from 9:15 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at
St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at
the church, with interment in the church cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Emile Richard Jr.; one daughter, Catherine
Richard Verdone; 13 grandchildren ; and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Emile Richard Sr.; one son,
James Richard; and one daughter, Jane Richard O'Malley.
She was a retired employee of Commodity Credit, the Department of
Agriculture and the Department of the Navy, a member of the Keenages and a
parishioner of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church.
THOMAS THOMASSIE
Thomas "Tom" Thomassie, 74, a native of Napoleonville and resident of
Larose, died at 3 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998.
Visitation was scheduled from 11 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of
the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass was scheduled for 1 p.m. today at
the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Verna Duffy Thomassie; one son, Thomas
Thomassie III; two daughters, Miriam T. Cheramie and Denise T. Gonzales; and
nine grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Elvire Pierce
Thomassie; and one sister, Hazel Louviere.
He was the co-owner of T & D. Shipyard and Machine Shopk, a welding
instructor at South Lafourche High School for 10 years, a U.S. Army World War
II veteran, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a member of Knights of
Columbus and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church.
In lieu o
f flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Rosary School
in Larose.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 5, 1998
APRIL BERGERON
April Faye Bergeron, 30, a native of Houma and resident of Wigging,
Miss., died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998.
Visitation will be from noon to 3 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Visitation will also be from 10 a.m. to funeral time. Friday at St. Anthony
Catholic Church in Bayou Black. Mass will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the church,
with interment in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her father and stepmother, Leland and Wilda Bergeron
of Wiggins; two brothers, Leland Bergeron Jr. of Lafayette, and Travis
Bergeron of Church point; her maternal grandmother, Ruby Shearer of Houma; and
her paternal grandmother, Rosemary Bergeron of Houma.
She was a parishioner of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.
MELVINA DAGGS
Melvina Sherman Daggs, no age given, a native and resident of Thiodaux,
died at 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998.
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at Morning star Baptist Church in
Thibodaux. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with
burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Kevin Daggs of Denver, Colo.; one daughter,
Gail Marie Dagg
s of Thibodaux, three brothers, Samuel Haughton, Alvin Clarks
and Wilbert Sherman, all of New Orleans; two sisters, Lillie Dede and Cora
Walker, both of New Orleans; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Daggs; and her parents,
Joseph and Beatrice Sherman.
She was a homemaker, a member of the Usher Board, a member of the
choir and a member of Morning Star Baptist Church.
OCTAVIA DAWSON
Octavia Bonds Dawson, 62, a native of Magnolia, Miss. And resident of
Houma, died at 9:52 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998.
Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home and
from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at First Baptist Church in Schriever.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in
the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Hollis Dawson Jr.; six sons, Fredrick C.
And wife, Susan; Kenneth W. and wife, Flossie; Mark A. and wife, Gaye; Joel A.
and wife, Holly; Deon C.; and Hollis G. Dawson III; two brothers, Kenneth
Bonds of Chicago, and William Bonds of California; and 13 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Gussie Watts Bonds,
and five brothers, Robert, Louis, Theado, Augusta and Obediah Bonds.
She was a homemaker and a member of First B
aptist Church.
ELLEN JONES
Ellen Nixon Jones, 47, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died
at 3:02 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998.
Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at community Funeral Home and
from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Christian Church of God in Christ in Thibodaux.
Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the church. Dismissal
services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Haven's
Rest Cemetery.
She is survived by her parents, Wesley and Pearl Sadie Nixon III of
Houma; two sons, Cennis Nixon of Houma, and Donald R. Nixon of Thibodaux ;
two daughters, Delphanie C. Harley and Daneille Nixon, both of Thibodaux;
three brothers, Herman, Alberta dn Wesley Nixon IV, all of Houma; five
sisters, Delores and Joyce Ann Williams, Geraldine Holliday and Alice White
all of Houma, and Rosa Lee Williams of Springville, N.Y.; and one grandchild.
She was preceded in death by one son, Kareem Nixon; and her
grandparents, Wesley and Elizabeth Sims Nixon I, Warren Carzin and Georgianna
Smith.
She was a homemaker.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUM
A, LA
THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 6, 1998
RAYMOND CHAMPAGNE
Raymond Niles Champagne , 69, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma,
died at 5:15 p.m. Thursday Nov. 5, 19
98.
Visitation will be from 5 go 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and
from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass
will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales
Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by his wife, Marion Zeringue Champagne; one son, ken
Michael Champagne and wife, Laurie of Youngsville; one daughter, Mrs. Lester
(Keri Champagne) Lirette of Thibodaux and one grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Amanda Pitre
Champagne Sr.; two brothers, Roland and Sidney Champagne Jr.; and two sisters,
Ethel Sutton and Aurley Solito.
He was a retired employee of Texaco, a U.S. Army Korean War veteran, a
member of the veterans of Foreign Wars, a member o American League and a
parishioner of St.Bernadette Catholic Church.
JOSEPHINE HARRIS
Josephine "Nellie" Harris , 69, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident
of Marrero, died at 11 :30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998.
Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. today at Davis Mortuary in Gretna.
Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Peter Baptist Church in
Montegut, with burial in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg.
She is survived by two sons, William H. Baker of Marrero, and Milton
Baker and wife, Radena of Westwego; two brothers, Freddie Harris
Sr. of
Dallas, Texas, and Frank "Easy" Harris of Raceland; five sisters, Alice Jones
of Bourg, Rosedale Williams of Redding, Calif., Loiuse Smith of Brownswood,
Texas, Mazie McKinley of Houma, and Zenobia Swan of Houston, Texas; and one
grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Freddie and Louise Harris Sr.;
one son, Raymond Kennedy; one brother, Clarence Harris; and two sisters,
Bernice Simmons and Anna Swan.
She was a member of St. Peter Baptist Church.
THERESA ROBICHAUX
Theresa Rodrigue Robichaux, 64, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and
resident of Raceland, died at 3:20 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 1998.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Mary's
Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the
church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Clement "Mazoo"Robichaux; four
daughters, Mary Sue Lilliaman Hinson, Anna Dupolntis, Connie Eschette and
Army Hue; two brothers, Nelton and Wilbert Rodrigue; three sisters, Rita Mae
Chatagnier, Doris Ledet and Betty Sue Prosperie; eight grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her jparents, Paul Joseph and Agnes Dupre
Rodrigue; one daughter, Genevieve Robichaux; and one sister Clothilde
Authement.
CHARLES SAGONA
Charles V. "Charlie" Sagona, 94, a native and resident of Houma, died at
7;15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998.
Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart
Funeral Home.
Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the funeral home,
with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by one son Vincent A. Sagona; one daughter, Janet S.
"Sue" Sagona; two sisters, Nancy S. LeBouef and Leona S. Freeman; five
grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death y his wife, Jeanette Hebert Sagona; his parents,
Vita Sagona Sr. and Chichia Antonio; three brothers, Anthony "Tony", James
"Jimmy" and Frank Sagona; and two sisters, Josephine Sagona Luscco and
Frances Sagona Boudreaux.
He was a retired watchman.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 7, 1998
HARRY NAQUIN
Harry Abraham Naquin, 84, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma,
died at 9:20 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 1998.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to
funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday
at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by one son, Vincent J. Naquin of Milford, Ohio; three
daughters, Mrs. Robert (Joyce) Chauvin and Mrs. Jim (Diane ) Small, both of
Houma, and Mrs. Richard (Judy) Mounds of Summit, Miss.: 13 grandchildren; 19
great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and two step-great-great-
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Fanguy Naquin; his parents,
Joseph and Josephine Courteaux Naquin; one brother, Gillis Naquin; and one
grandchild.
He was a retired carpenter, a fourth degree knight of the Knights of
Columbus and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral.
CORRECTION
Obituary information provided by the funeral home omitted a deceased
son of Raymond Niles Champagne. He was preceded in death by one son, Glenn
Champagne.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 8, 1998.
DONALD DEHART
Donald P. Dehart, 53, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg,
died at 5:37 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 1998.
Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral
time Monday at Samart Funeral Home.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers
Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl L. Belanger Dehart; four sons, David,
Carrol, Donald and Rornald Dehart; two brothers, Marvin an
d Antony Dehart;
three sisters, Dora Cadiere, Jaunita Cadiere and Sandra Dupre; and four
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hilton Dehart and Lena Leouef
Dehart; and one brother, Robert Dehart.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 9, 1998
DANIEL ANDRAS
Daniel Peter Andras, 42, a native of Choctaw and resident of Chackbay,
died at 3:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 1998.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 7 a.m. to funeral
time Thursday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer. Mass will be at 10
a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Sheila Granier Andras; his parents, Harry and
Rosemary Boudreaux Andras; one son, Craig Andras; one stepson, Keith
Schexnayder; two daughters, Brittany and Danielle Andras; one stepdaughter,
Holly Ordoyne; six brothers, Bruce, Jessie, Gerald, Gary, Milton and Harry
Andras Jr.; five sisters, Darlene Eschete, Janis Boudreaux, Linda Hebert,
Kathleen Boudreaux and Lori Cortez; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Anatole and Julie
Boudreaux; his paternal grandparents, Gracien and Celanie Hebert Andras; and
one brother, Clifton Andras.
JOSEPH BILLIOT SR.
Joseph Lawrence "Moot" Billiot Sr., 82, a native of Terrebonne Parish and
resident of Dulac, died at 9:10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 1998.
Visitation will be from today to funeral time Wednesday at Clanton Chapel
United Methodist Church in Dulac. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at the church, with burial in Prevost Cemetery in Dulac.
He is survived by four sons, Joseph, Julius, Calvin and Lawrence Billiot
Jr., all of Dulac; four daughters, Mrs. James (Florence ) Parfait and Helen
Billiot, both of Dulac, Mrs. Arthur (Mae) Lovell and Mrs. Brent (Lucille)
Babin, both of Houma; one brother, Antoine Biliot of Dulac; two sisters, Marie
Dean and Florence Billiot, both of Dulac; 44 grandchildren; six
step-grandchildren; and 57 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Deflice Biliot; his parents,
Joseph and Josephine Rodrigue Billiot; two daughters, Pearl Rose and Beulah
Billiot; two brothers, Whitney and Sidney Billiot; three sisters, Felilcie
Guidry, Marie Lea Verdin and Feliciana Dion; and three grandchildren.
He was retired boat builder.
EARL BYRD
Earl Bateman Byrd, 73, a native of Vicksburg, Miss., and resident of
Jackson, Miss., died Saturday
, Nov. 7, 1998.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cedar H
ill Cemetery.
He is survived by on son, Bobby Byrd of Baton Rouge; four daughters,
Pat Bauman of Houma, Kitty Haynes of Kaufman, Texas, Shirley Keen of
Portsmouth, Va., and Libby Byrd of New Orleans; one brother, James Wiley Byrd
of Gonzales; six sisters, Grace Little and Libby Walker, both of Brookhaven,
Miss., Anita McDaniel of Amite, Theda Faye Ransbottom of Marrero, Helen
Ranau of Houma, and Linda Szwedt of Kenner; 15 grandchildren; and five great
-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Z. and Margaret
Chaney Byrd; two sons, Kenny and Larry Byrd; two brothers, B.Z. and John C.
Byrd; and one sister, Hazel Favre.
He was a U.S. Army World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veteran
with 27 years of active service.
FELIX DAIGLE
Felix W. Daigle, 89, a native of Napoleonville and resident of
Labadieville, died at 8:05 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 1998.
Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena
Catholic Church in Labadieville. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by one son, Glenn H. Daigle of Lindale, Texas; one
daughter, Virginia Daigle Naquin of Houma; three brothers, Walter T. Daigle of
Labadieville, Earl Daigle of Lafourche Crossing and Harry W. Daigle of Luling;
two siste
rs, Ann Frances Borne of Thibodaux, and Lucy Cancienne of
Labadieville; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Henrietta Roussell Daigle; his
parents, Walter J. and Cecile Hebert Daigtle; one brother, Everette J. Daigle;
and one sister, Velda Talbot.
He was a bookkeeper for over 50 years at E.G. Robichaux Cedar Grove
Plantation, a member of the Labadieville Fair Committee, a member of Holy name
Society, a member of the Knights of Columbus, past president of the
Labadieville Fire Department and a parishioner of St. Philomena Catholic
Church.
ANNA LORIO
Anna Mae H. Lorio, 68, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Thibodaux,
died at 10:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 1998.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-
Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with
burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Wallace R. Lorio; two sons, Glenn R. and
Robbie A. Lorio; one daughter, Sherrie L. McCully; two sisters, Earline H.
Adams and Mercedes H. Bourgeois; and seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Noah and Eunice Zeringue
Hebert; and one sister, Virgin H. Navarre.
E LIZABETH LOVELL
Elizabeth "Betty" Breaux Lovell,
70, a native and resident of Houma, died
at 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 1998.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and
from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
She is survived by three sons, Clayton E. and James L. Lovell Jr., both of
Houma, and Paul B. Lovell of Baton Rouge; one brother, Bernard F. Breaux Sr.;
two sisters, Myriam B. Winders and Sister Margaret Paul Breaux; and eight
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Lovell Sr.; her
parents, Dr. C. F. and Victoire Marmande Breaux; and two brothers, Henry M.
and the Rev. Clayton F. Breaux Jr.
She was a retired teacher and reading specialist with the Terrebonne
Parish School Board, a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Honorary Teaching Society,
a member of Terrebonne Retired Teachers Association, a member of Friends of
the Library, memorial chairperson for the American Cancer Society in
Terrebonne Parish and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American
Cancer Society, Terrebonne Parish Library, St. Francis de Sales School or
Vandebilt Catholic High School.
CARRIE VENHAUS
Carrie bourgiois Ve
nhaus, no age given, a native of Raceland and resident
of Thibodaux, died at 3:10 p.m Friday, Nov. 6, 1998.
Funeral services were Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home, with burial in
St. Joseph Cemetery.
She is survived by two sisters, Mabel Boudreaux and Marie LeRay; and
many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Casper Venhaus; her
parents, Clebert and Lillian Toups Bourgeois; one brother, Felix Bourgeois;
and two sisters, Lelia Sposito and Vivian Toups.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 10, 1998
KAY COLTRIN
Kay F. Coltrin, no age gien, a native of Thibodaux and resident of
Calscasieu Parish, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 1998.
Visitation was scheduled from 12:30 p.m. to funeral time today a Our Lady
of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in DeQuincy. Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m.
today at the church, with burial in the Masonic Cemetery.
She is survived by her mother, Julia Filce of Thibodaux; two daughters,
Kassie Coltrin of Sulphur and Kara Bilodeaux of DeQuincy; two brothers,
Edmond and Dale Filce, both of Thibodaux; three sisters, Carolyn and Faye
Filce, both of Thibodaux, and Patricia Withurs of DeQuincy; and her companion,
Billy Callens of Hackberry.
She was preceded in death by her father, Calvin Fil
ce.
She was a schoolteacher in Calsasieu Parish fo r 29 years, and was a
parishioner of Our lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
JOAN FORD
Joan "Susie" Seely Ford, 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6
p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998.
Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph
Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church,
with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her mother, Odette Ponson Seely; one son, Duane
Michael Ford; and one daughter, Donna Lea Lester.
She was preceded death by her husband, Harvey J. Ford; her father, Irby
"Dub" Seely Jr.; and one granddaughter, Charisse M. Gravois.
JAMES MATHERNE
James J. Matherne, 58, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of
Mathews, died at 6:05 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral
Home in Houma. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral
home, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport.
He is survived by his mother, Rena Chauvin Matherne; two daughters,
Mitzi A. Buller and Cindy M. Hebert; four brothers, Evans, Calvin, Carrol
"Pete" and Stanley J. Matherne Jr.; five sisters, marion Bourgeois, Beverly
Sampay, Audrey Hebert, Janet Ber
jas and Jerrylyn Bataglia; and six
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley J. Matherne; and two
brothers, David and Danial Matherne.
STELLA MONTZ
Stella Daigle Montz, no age given, a native of Gray and resident of new
Sarpy, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 1998.
Funeral information is pending. Contact Alexander Funeral Home in
Norco at (504) 869-5553 for funeral times.
She is survived by one son, Sidney Daniel Montz Jr. of Thibodaux; one
daughter, Beryl Montz Bynum of Baton Rouge; one brother, Ernest Daigle of
Houma; two sisters, Hazel Rathburn of Houma, and Maggie Simoneaux of
Napoleonville; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death b her husband, Sidney Daniel Montz Sr.; her
parents, Albert and Lydia Montina Daigle; three brothers, Herbert, Louis and
Randolph Daigle; and four sisters, Agnes Doiron, Daisy Hotard, Jessie
Dansereau and Annie Petrie.
She was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in
Destrehan.
BELINDA NORBERG
Belinda Ann Norberg, 35, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut,
died at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the
Montegut Fire station. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the fire
station, wit
h burial in Dugas Cemetery.
She is surviv
ed by her parents, Jerry J. Trahan and Janice brown
Gautreaux; two sons, Drake Norberg III and Joshua Trahan; one half brother,
Jerry Trahan Jr.; one sister, Delilah Shultis; and one half sister, Niki
Gautreaux.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Edna Pitre; and
her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown.
She was cashier for Julibee Chevron and a parishioner of Sacred Heart
Catholic Church.
LLOYD ROBICHAUX SR.
Lloyd August Robichaux Sr., 83, a native of Montegut and resident of
Baton Rouge, died at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday
at Welsh Funeral Home in Baton Rouge. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St.
Aloysius Catholic Church, with interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Myrle Landry Robichaux of Baton
Rouge; three sons, Ernest M. Robichaux and his wife, Nancy of Winnsboro, Texs,
and Carl J. Robichaux and wife, Arlene of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Mrs.
Leroy (Marlene) Colter and Mrs. Ronald R. (Margaret) Rome, both of Baton
Rouge; one sister, Cecile "Sue" R. Deroche; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great
-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest L. and Olga Falg
out
Robichaux; one infant brother, Ernest L. Robichaux Jr.; one sister, Ruth R.
Aucoin; and one grandson, Paul Robichaux.
He was member of the Knights of St. Gregory, a member of the Knights of
Columbus Council No. 3743 Monsignor Gassler Assembly Fourth Degree, a
member of the Serra Club, a member of the Catholic High Men's Cllub and a
parishioner of St. Aloysius Catholic Church. He was a member of Alhambra, a
member of Woodmen of the World, a member of the American Legion and a
member of the Genealogical Society.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Catholic High or St.
Joseph's Academy.
ALIDORE TERREBONNE
Alidore Antoine Terrebonne, 83, a native and resident of Golden Meadow,
died at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 1998.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of
Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
He is survived by on e son, Lalwerence "Chine" Terrebonne; two
daughters, Audrey T. Felarise and Barbara T. Duet; 15 grandchildren; 35 great-
grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther Williams Terrebonne; his
parents, Anatole and Vioctoria Gambarella Terrebonne; three brothers, Alzee,
Gilbert
and Parise Terrebonne; two half brothers, Laurance and Jacaque
Terrebonne; three sisters, Rosie Jean Ansellmi, Vivian Lefort and Aldoriede
Anselmi; and two half sisters, Clemence F. Guidry and Alcida Terrebonne.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 12, 1998
Former Police Jury president
Calvin Paul Bodden, a former Terrebonne Parish Police jury president
known around the community as 'Walking Tall," died Tuesday after-noon. He was
56.
A native of Port Arthur, Texas, Bodden served as the govenmental body's
president, from 1980 until 1984. He represented Police Jury District M, which
covered the Bayou Cane area.
Bodden was, the jury's last president before Terrebonne switched over to a
consolidated form of government in 1984.
Paul Labat, the parish government's current clerk, said Bodden was a big
supporter of recreation and youth groups.
"He was an outgoing guy. He knew everyone in town," Labat said this
morning. 'I remember he was 6 feet 5, a tall guy. Everybody knew him as
'Walking Tall' Bodden. That was part of his campaign slogan."
After his four-year stint on the Police Jury, Bodden spent four years
as a member of the Parish Council," Labat said. Bodden also served as
president of the Louisiana Police Jury Association in 19
86.
Bodden died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1998, at 2:45 p.m.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home.-A prayer service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday
at the funeral home.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Hebert Bodden; one daughter,
Jennifer Chauvin .of Houma; and one sister, Diana Benoit of Lake Charles. He
was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Lessie Williams Bodden; and
one half brother, Cecil Barthels.
He was a health-care administrator for Greene County Rural Health, a U.S.
National Guard veteran and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial dona-tions may be made to any charity.
RUTH ARCENENEAUX
Ruth Theresa Burke Arcencaux, 66, a native of Bayou L'Ourse and
resident of Donner, died at 11:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9,1998.
Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Lawrence
Catholic Church in Chacahoula. Mass was scheduled for 10 am. today at the
church, with burial in St.Patrick Cemetery in Gibson.
She is survived by one son, C.J. Arceneaux of Berwick; four daughters,
Valerie Arceneaux and Mrs. Douglas (Lisa) Pennison, both of Donner, Mrs.
Toma W (Judy) Adams Gibson, and Mrs. Rayrnond of Morgan City; two
brothers, Lloyd Burke
of Donner and Aaron Bourgeois of Labadieville; one
sister, Adelia Bourgeois of Charlotte, N.C.; and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cyprian Arceneaux Sr.; her
mother and father, one sister; ane one grandchild.
GERTRUDE BAUDOUIN
Gertrude 'Gert" Sevin Baudouin, 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux,
died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1998.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in
Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cernetery.
She is survived by her husband, Edwin Baudouin Jr.; three daughters,
Darlene Boudreaux, Jana Langley and Lori Babin; two brothers, Albert and
Sidney Sevin; one sister, Theresa Gaspard; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Whitney and Helen Hebert
Sevin; and one brother, Richard Sevin.
SYLVIA CHAMPAGNE
Sylvia Perrer Champagne, 62, a native of Des Allemands and resident of
Luling, died at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov.9, 1998.
Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Holy Family
Catholic Church in Luling. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the
church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery.
She is survived b
y her husband, Jerry Champagne; her mother, Elma
Matherne Perrer; three sons, Gregory, Morris and Jerry Champagne Jr.; one
daughter, Mrs. David (Catherine) Samaha; two brothers, Eugene and Dean
Perrer;.and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Perrer Sr.; and one
brother, Daniel Perrer.
She was a retired deputy tax assessor for St. Charles Parish and a
parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church.
WINSTON CHAMPAGNE
Winston Joseph Champagne, 72, a native of Theriot and resident of
Houma, died at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. I0, 1998.
Visitation will be fro 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St Eloi
Catholic Church.
Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
He is survived by three brothers, Irvin J.And David J. Champagne, both of
Houma, and Hurtis J. Champagne of Florida; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jean and Eleanore Champagne.
He was a retired supervisor for Bodine Electric, a disabled U.S. Army
World War 11 veteran, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council
No.7355, a member of St. Vincent de Paul Society, a former parishioner of St
Eloi Catholic Church and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.
JANET SAGONA
Janet Ann 'Sue" Sagona, 51, a native of New Orleans and resident of
Houma, died at 9:49 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1998.
Visitation will be from 5 to
9 P.M. today and from 8 am. to funeral time
Thursday at Samrart Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at I p.m.
Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No.
2.
She is survived by one brother, Vincent Anthony Sagona; one nephew,
Vincent Sagona Jr.; and four nieces, Rochelle S. Bonvillian, Roxanne S. Price,
Brandy S. Naquin and Christine Leigha Sagona.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Jeannette Hebert
Sagona.
GREG YORK
Greg York, 40, a native of Ames, Iowa, and resident of Lafayette, died at
3 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1998.
Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to funeral time Thursday at Martin
& Castille Funeral Home in Lafayette.
A memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
He is survived by his wife, Gina Cosper York of Lafayette; his parents,
Kenneth and Janet Oeroverturf York(formerly of Houma) of Arkansas; one son,
Griffin Cosper York of Lafayette; two brothers, Doug York of
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Kenny York of Pensacola, Fla.; and one
sister, Lori Shockley of Saudi Arabia.
TERREBONNE PARISH
HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 13, 1998.
NELSON BILLIOT
Nelson John Billiot, 89, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 3:05
a.m. Wednesday, Nov 11, 1998.
Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Friday at the Montegut Fire Station. Contact Samart Funeral Home at
872-9685, for funeral time Friday.
He is survived by his wife, Dellied Molinere Billiot; four sons, Anthony,
Henry, Raymond and Adrian Billiot; five daughters, Emily Senic, Gloria
Authement, Bertha Guidry, Dorothy B. Molinere and Brenda; Kraemer; one
brother, Jackson Billiot; 36 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; five
step-great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugine and Alice Chaisson
Billiot; two sons, Carroll and Nelson Billiot Jr.; two daughters, Virginia B.
Chaisson and Doris Billiot; two brothers, Paul 'Telles' and Sidney Billiot;
and three sisters, Edna and Aline B. Billiot and Eugenie B. Hotard..
EMILE BOUDREAUX
Emile Anthony Boudreaux, 61, a native of New Orleans and resident of
New Orleans died at 12:54 p.m. Monday,-Nov. 9, 1998.
Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Falgout
Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass was scheduled for 11
a.m. today at Holy
Savior Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his companion, Brenda Breaux; two sons, Cory Breaux
and Tony Boudreaux; four daughters, Tiffany and Elizabeth Boudreaux, Dixie
Curole and Mary Beth Townsend; and three brothers, Jeff, Billy and Harold
Boudreaux.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Cecile Waguespack
Boudreaux.
He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church.
HEBERT DANTIN
Herbert Efie 'Neg" Dantin, 69, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of
Galliano, died at 6:14 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1998.
Visitation was scheduled from 11 a.m. to funeral time today at Lafourche
Full Gospel Church in Galliano. Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m.
today at the church, with burial in Cherarnie Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Edna Naquin Dantin; his mother, Anna Leonard
Dantin; one son, Gerald Wayne Dantin; two daughters, Carol Sue Dantin and
Martha Ann Dantin Blanchard; one brother, Leroy Dantin; two sisters, Arceline
D. Dantin and Thelma D. Guidry; seven grand-children; and two
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jean Dantin.
He was a member of Lafourche Full Gospel Church.
DENNIS DUPRE
Dennis W. Dupre, 75, a native of Mo
ntegut and resident of Waggaiman,
died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1998.
Visitation will be from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and from 7:30 a.m. to funeral
time Saturday at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero. Funeral services will be at 10
a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Waggaman, with
burial in Restlawn Park Cemetery.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Rhetta) Hebert; two
brothers, Duffy and Benard Dupre; three grandchildren; and nine
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elma Robichaux Dupre,; his parents,
Dennis J. and Gladys Hebert Dupre; and one brother, Ruben S. Dupre.
He was a metal construction worker, a U.S. Navy veteran and a parishioner
of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church.
WALTER FITCH SR..
Walter Joseph Fitch Sr., 89, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of
Houma, died at 1:35 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998.
Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin
Funeral Home.
Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in St
Francis de Sales Cemetery No.2.
He is survived by one son, Walter Fitch Jr. of Houma; one adopted
daughter, Mary Ann Duplantis Foret of Houma; and two brothers, Wickcliff and
Joseph Fitch, both of Houma.
He was p
receded in death by his wife, Louise Marie Francis Fitch; his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lucien Fitch; four brothers, David, Alvin, Chester and
Charlie Fitch; and five sisters, Azhe Smith, Rose Foret, Albertine Trahan,
Saadi Verdin and Mabel Smith.
He was a retired fisherman and a parishioner of Holy Famfly Catholic
Church.
MELAZIE FORET
Melazie Babin Foret, 93, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9:05
p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Mary's
Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
She is survived by one daughter , Betty Foret Adams; five grandchildren;
seven great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleophas Foret; her parents,
Alex and Marguerite Danos Babin; one son, Norris Foret; seven brothers, Felix,
Paul, Pierre, Eugene, Urban, Willie and Joseph Babin; and one sister, Alice
Bourgeois.
FRED LEBLANC
Fred Pierre LeBlanc, 74, a native of Lockport and resident of Baton
Rouge, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998.
Funeral services were Wednesday at St Louis King of France Catholic
Church, with burial in Greenoaks Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Claudette H. LeBlanc; one daughter, Mrs.
Marvin L (Debra) Smith Jr.; two sons, Eric LeBlanc and wife Wanda, and Fred P.
LeBlanc Jr. and fiancee, Diane Fitzgerald; one brother, Irvin LeBlanc; one
sister, Rena Hebert and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and one sister.
ANTOINE PARFAIT SR.
Antoine James Parfait SR., 77, native of Terrebonne and resident of Dulac,
died at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov.11,1998.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, at Chauvin Funeral Home
and from 8:30 am. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in
Dulac.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
He is survived by three sons, Royand Delvin Parfait Sr., both of Dulac,
and Antoine Parfait Jr. of Houma; one daughter, Annie Parfait of
Houma; two sisters, Virginia Billiot and Josephine Rowley, both of Houma; one
stepsister, Josephine Parfait of Dulac; 12 grandchildren; and
11great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Ann Dean Parfait his parents,
John and Ozelia Lodrigue Parfait; one son, Melvin Parfait one brother, Joseph
Parfait and one sister, Marie Billiot.
He was a fisherman, a trapper and a parishioner of Holy Family Cat
holic
Church.
RUBY PITRE
Ruby Toups Pitre, 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1998.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph
Co-Cathedral.
Mass will be at 11 am. Friday at the church, with burial
in the church
cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, Henry and Charles N. Pitre Jr.; one daughter,
Mrs. Glenn (Marie) Hunter; one brother, Joseph Toups; four sisters, Pearl
Constant, Hattie LeBlanc, Lillie Mae Constant and Eula Mae Bergeron; nine
grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles N. Pitre Sr.; her
parents, Joseph and Henrietta Cancienne Toups; five brothers, Nolan, Roy,
Roland, Louis Norman and Freddie Toups; and two sisters, Verna Ford and
Bernice Aupied.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 13, 1998
ARTHUR BREAUX JR.
Arthur P. Breaux Jr., 75, a naive and resident of Bayou Blue, died at
10:35 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 1998.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Louis Catholic
Church in Bayou Blue.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria Rogers Breaux; one son, Craig A.
Breaux; three daughters, Mrs. Keith (Crystal) Babin, Cynthia B. Vice and
Cardell Breaux; three brothers, A
lvin, Bret and Eddie Breaux; two sisters,
Gertrude Breaux Dowden and Gladys Loupe; and 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, M. and Mrs. Arthur Breaux; one
brother, Paul Breaux; and one sister, Lillian Ulizzi.
He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran.
DONALD CHAMPAGNE
Donald Paul "Red" Champagne, 67, a native of Theriot and resident of
Houma, died at 5:32 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 1998.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Holy
Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Chauvin Champagne; his mother, Bgessie
Theriot Champagne Hebert of Houma; two sons, Robert and William J.
Champagne, both of Houma; two daughters, Nancy Champagne Boudreaux of
Mandeville, and Marilyn C. Robichaux of Houma; two brothers, Julius
Champagne of Thibodaux, and Richard Champagne of Theriot; one sister, Garnet
Click of Houma; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Constant Champagne.
He was a retired diesel mechanic for Western Company, a U. S. Army
Korean War veteran, a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus and a
parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
ANATOLE FREDER
ICK
Anatole Norman Frederick, 63, a native and resident of Theriot, died at
noon, Thursday, Nov. 12, 1998.
Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and
from 8:30 a.m. To funeral time Saturday at St. Eloi Catholic Church.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Mary "Peggy" Prude Frederick of Theriot; his
mother, Anita Marie Dufresne Frederick of Theriot; two daughters, Mary
Catherine Olivier of Theriot, and Elaine Agnes Frederick of Houma; one brother
Louis Jean Frederick of Marrero; one sister, Anna May Frederick Carreles of
Pensacola, Fla.; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Anatole Joseph Frederick.
He was retired farmer, a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the Farm
Bureau, a member of the Lafourche Parish Cattlemen's Association and a
Parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church.
OCTAVEA HOWARD
Octavea Howard, 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:35 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Old Fountain Baptist
Church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by one brother, Oliver Jones of Thibodaux; and one sister,
Albertha Mathews of Thibodaux.
She was preceded in death by he
r husband, Gerald Howard; her parents,
Joseph and Elizabeth Jones; four brothers, Clarence, Sidney, Edward and Johnny
Jones; and two sisters, Josephine Mart and Mable Williams.
ELLA JONES
Ella Laura Jones, 76 a native of Bogalusa and resident of Houma, died at
11 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral
Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with
burial in Matherne Cemetery.
She is survived by two daughters, Linda Jones Martin and Gerogette Jones
Savoie; 14 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Fredrick Jones; her
parents, John and Bessie Booty Neal; one daughter, Vergie Laura Jones
Williams; two brothers, Floyd and Lloyd Neal; and one sister, Willie Lee
Olivier.
She was a resident of Maison DeVille.
HAZEL LEDET
Hazel B. Ledet, 84, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Friday,
Nov. 13, 1998.
Service time is pending, contact Landry's Funeral Home at 44-9041 for
information.
She is survived by one daughter-in-law, June Ledet; six grandchildren;
seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert L. Ledet; her father,
Willie Boudreaux;
her mother, Emily Lasseigne; her stepfather, Louis
Lasseigne; one son, Hubert J. Ledet; and one brother.
TIMOTHY SILMON
Timothy Scott Silmon, 39, a native o Denver City, Texas, and resident of
Houma, died Friday, Nov. 6, 1998.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, with burial in
Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery in Farmerville.
He is survived by his father, Doyle Silmon of Farmerville; his stepmother,
Mary Silmon of Farmerville; one brother, Johnny Lee Silmon of Thailand; and
six sisters, Debra Kay and Pam Silmon, both of Gray, Tracy Dawn Silmon of
Monroe, Kathy Hermandez of LaGrange, Texas, Marie Waters of Tulsa, Okla.,
and Amber Dee Moore of Springfield, Mo.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 14, 1998.
ANITA GROS
Anita M. Gross, 17, a native of Labadieville and resident of Schriever,
died at 2:26 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 1998.
Visitation will be from 6 to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral
home. Mass will be at noon Monday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in
Schriever, with burial in St Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville.
She is survived by her father, Allen Gros; her mother, Susan Bourgeois;
her stepmother, Julie H. Gros; two sister, Lacey Gros; her grandmother, Marie
Bella LeBlanc; and her gr
andfather, Raymond Boudreaux.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Emanuel Gros; and her
grandmother, Leonise Boudreaux.
She was a senior at H.L. Bourgeois High School.
EDWARD RAFFERTY
Edward "Santa Claus" Rafferty, 56, a native of Westdepthford, N. J., and
resident of Gray, died at 9:33 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 1998.
Graveside services were scheduled for 9 a.m. today at St. Francis de Sales
Cemetery no. 2.
He is survived by his father, Joseph Anthony Rafferty; two sons, Richard
J. and Ronald W. Rafferty; two daughters, Rose Marie Smith and Janine Redrow;
two brothers, Rudy and Joseph Rafferty Jr.; three sisters, Elizabeth Hess,
Arlene Bosikia and Luann Gill; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Anne Tighe Rafferty.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 15, 1998
RITA BERGERON
Rita Antoinette Hebert Bergeron, 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a
resident of Houma, died at 12:20 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 1998.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at the Chauvin Funeral Home,
and from 8:30 p.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church.
She is survived by five sons, Russell Bergeron of Gray,
Luby "Boodie"
Bergeron Jr. of Schriever, Donald "To-To" Bergeron, Raymond "T-Boy"
Bergeron and Cecil Bergeron of Houma; two daughters, Daisy Gautreaux of
Houma and Mrs. Angelo (Joyce) Baio of Hammond; 26 grandchildren ; and 42
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Luby Joseph Bergeron Sr.; her
parents , Amadee and Tazile Boudloche Hebert; two brothers, Henry Hebert and
Herbert Hebert, and three sisters, A
line Arcenaux, Cedie Hatch and Edna
Breaux.
She was a homemaker and parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church.
SIDNEY DUROCHER
Sidney "Babe" Durocher, 78, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 6
a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 1998.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Our Lady of
Prompt Succor Catholic Church of Chackbay. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m.
at the church.
He is survived by his wife, Daisy Oncale Durocher; three daughters,
Beaulah Sharp, Bessie Simoneaux and Mary Acoste; one brother, Gilbert "Pete"
Durocher; eight grandchildren, five step-grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; and seven step great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Hazel Daze; four brothers, and
eight sisters.
He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
LIONEL HANL
EY SR.
Lionel George Hanley Sr., 78, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 3
p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 1998.
Visitation will be at the Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport from 6 to 10
p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time on Monday. The mass of
Christian burial will be held at the Holy Savior Mausoleum at the Holy Savior
Catholic Church at 11 a.m.
He is survived by three sons, John Hanley of Baton Rouge, Lionel Hanley
Jr. of Houston, Texas, and David Hanley of Lockport; three daughters, Sheila
H. Meyer of Atlanta, Ga. And Margaret Hanley and Jennifer Hanley, both of new
Orleans; two brothers, Fleming Hanley of Palm Beach, Fla., and Robert Hanley
of Lockport; two sisters, Lolita H. Defelice of Raceland and anna H. Bourgeois
of Lockport; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Stotter Hanley; his parents,
John and anna Hanley; four brothers, Johnny Hanley, Lawrence Hanley, Patrick
Hanley and William Hanley; and two sisters, Maud Kringel and Alice Miller.
A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, Hanley was teacher, Administrator
and principal in the Lafourche Parish school system for 30 years. He was a
member of the Lockport Lions Club.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lionel G. Hanley Sr.
Memorial Scholar ship Fund, c/o the Lockport Lions Club.
DONNA LANDRY
Donna Marie Landry, 41, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:15
p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 1998.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at the Christ the
Redeemer Catholic Church. The burial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in St.
Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.
She is survived by her parents, Adley and Vera Olivier Landry; two
brothers, Chris and Brien Landry; two sisters, Alice Landry Perez and Evelyn
Landry Guillot.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Numa and Emily Olivier
and Orestile and Eve Landry.
She was an employee of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office.
ROSA MORGAN
Rosa Morgan, 59, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 2:20 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 13, 1998.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Monday at
Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland, followed by a graveside service at the St.
Mary Catholic Church Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Hilton Morgan; two sons, brent Morgan
Sr. and Bryce Morgan; one daughter, Bonnie Raborn; one brother, O'Neil Parks,
three sisters, Linda Badeaux, Ethel Fischer and Elsie Rabalais; and five
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Euzebe and Victorine Dowouis
Parks; and on e brother, James "Jimmie" Parks.
RAMEAUX ORGERON
Rameaux Antoine Orgeron, 74, a native of Cut Off and a resident of
Larose, died at 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 1998.
Visitation will be at the Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off from 6 to 10 a.m.
today and from 7 a.m. to funeral time Monday.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of the
Rosary Catholic Church Cemetery in Larose.
He is survived by his wife, Lilly LeBlanc Orgeron, four sons, William
"Billy" Orgeron, Elmo Orgeron, Ronald Orgeron and Rameaux Orgeron; two
daughters, Beverly O. Cortez and Elmire Orgeron, one brother, Edmond Orgeron;
22 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Rachel Ledet
Orgeron; three brothers, Ines Orgeron, Augustin "AJ" Orgeron and Adolph
Orgeron; and three sisters, Emelda LeBlanc, Enola Loftin and Agnes Delatte.
He was a parishioner of Lour Lady of The Rosary Church, a member of the
oly Name Society and a lifetime member of the Larose Volunteer Fire
Department.
DORETHA SAULSBERRY
Doretha H. Saulsberry, 77k a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of
Houma, died at 12;30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today at the Community Funeral Home
Chapel.
Dismissal services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the cha
pel, with
burial in Southdown Cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, Joseph and Michael Robinson; two sisters,
Elizabeth Bradley and Catherine Jackson; four grandchildren; and 12 great
-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Saulsberry Sr.; her
parents, Perry Hammond and Viola Turner; one son, John L. Saulsberry Jr.; and
one brother, Thomas Green.
She was a homemaker.
ORELIA WILLIAMS
Orelia Williams, 73, a native of Verdunville and a resident of Houma, died
at 11:36 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 1998.
Visitation is from 1 p.m. to funeral time Monday at the Holy Rosary
Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be conducted at 2 p.m.
Monday at the church.
She is survived by her husband, Eddie Williams Jr.; one son, Charles
Verdin of Los Angeles; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Romer Jack Verdun and Alfreda
Cox Verdun; one brother, Alfred Verdun; and two sisters, Corrine V. Paul and
Libby Verdun.
She was a homemaker.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 17,1998
EDWARD BRISTER SR.
Edward M. Brister Sr., 74, a native of Pike County, Miss., and former
resident of Houma, died at 9:11 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15,1998 in L
afayette.
Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Christ
Gospel Church in Lafayette. Funeral services were scheduled for 5 p.m. today
at the church.
Visitation will also be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Union
Primitive Baptist Church in Ruth, Miss.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with interment
in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Maxine Leathers Brister of Lafayette; three
sons, Edward Brister Jr. and wife, Marlene of Lafayette, Richard David Brister
and wife, Barbara of Carencro, and Kyle M. Brister and wife, Kristie of Scott;
two daughters, Mrs. Rusty (Barbara) Walker of Carencro, and Mrs. Zygment
(Wanda) Rachwall of Rye, N.Y.; one brother, Martin Lee Brister of McComb,
Miss.; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Wilson and Mary Lee
Martin Brister; and one brother, Albert Ford Brister.
HECTOR CALLAIS
HectoR Etienne Callais, 86, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of
Cut Off, died at 10:07 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15,1998.
Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. to day at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wif
e, Annie Callahan Callais; one son, Larry
Callais; one daughter, Susan Callais Terrebonne; one brother, Roy Callais;
three sisters, Helen Martin, Lorrisia Gautreaux and Elecia Griffin; seven
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his, Paul and Irma Guidry Callais; one,son,
Steven Callais; three brothers, Lorris, Paul and Rosalus Callais, and one
sister, Elizabeth Styron.
He was a member Of the Holy Name Society and a parishioner of Sacred
Heart Catholic Church.
WAYEN COLE
Wayen Everet
te "Jimmy" Cole, 61, a native of Sugartown and resident of
Houma, died at 5 P.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 1998.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to funeral time today and from 8 a.m. to
funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with
burial in Rogers Cemetery-
He is survived by his wife, Charlene Folse Cole; four sons, Terry, Lynn,
Tommy and Jimmie Keith Cole; one daughter, Mitzi Clare; one stepdaughter,
Darla Gautreau; one sister, Elaine Jackson; and 17 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayen 0. and Ruby Stracener
Cole.
He was employed by Baker Hughes.
BASIL FREEMAN
Basil Edward Freeman, 104, a native of Center, Texas, and resident of
Lockport, d
ied at 9 P.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 1998.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at FaIgout Funeral Home in
Lockport and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at First Baptist Church in
Lockport.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in
Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.
He is survived by one son, Carl Edward Freeman; three daughters, Paula F.
Guidry, Betty F. Smith and Bonnie F. Miller; 12 grandchildren; and 21
great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Grace Green Freeman; his
parents, Joel Edward and Irene Pleasant Freeman; one brother, Bentom Monroe
Freeman; and one grandchild, John Wade Richmond.
He was a U.S. Army World War 1I, veteran.
BEULAH LEBLANC
Beulah LeBlanc, 94, a native of Labadieville and resident of
Napoleonville,
died at 9:50 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16,1998.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Philomena
Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial
in the church cemetery.
She is survived by three sons, Irvin, Raymond and Carlton LeBlanc; one
sister, Mrs. Cyrus Gros; eight grand-children; 10 great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence LeBlanc; her p
arents,
Ernest and Aline Gautreaux Robicheaux; one son, Herman LeBlanc; three
brothers, Allen, Ernest and Percy Robicheaux; three.sisters, Una Barrios, Lena
Navarre and Nelia Blanaka; and one grandson.
ELOISE QUINILTY
Eloise Soileau Quinilty, 82, a native and resident of Ville Platte, died
at 10:26 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 1998.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 am. to funeral time
Wednesday at Ardoin Funeral Home in Ville Platte.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church in Ville Platte, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Dr. Robert James Quinilty and wife, Judy
Vicknair of Houma; and five grand-children.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leus Quinilty.
She was a retired schoolteacher, a member of the Evangine Parish Retired
Teachers Association, a member of the Demoncherveaux Rosary Group and a
parishione.r of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
CLAUDE SONGY JR.
Claude George Songy Jr., 76, a native of Edgard and resident of
Donaldsonville, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 1998.
Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Ouro
Funeral Home in Donaldsonville. Mass was scheduled for 1 p.m. today
at Ascension of O
ur Lord Catholic Church in Donaldsonville.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carolyn LeBlanc Songy; three sons,
Claude Songy III and wife, Audrey Dufrene of Huntsville, Ala., Donald Songy
and wife, Kerry Stern of Prairieville, and Randan Songy and wife, Nancy
Graugnard of Lafayette; two daughters, Lynn Songy of Atlanta, Ga., and Mrs.
Doug (Nancy) Toups of Thibodaux; three brothers, Kenneth Songy of St. Rose,
the Rev. Monsignor Donald Songy of Baton Rouge, and the Rev. Monsignor
James Songy of Houma; four sisters, Enid Nielson and Toni Nethery, both of New
Orleans, Elsie Morris of Biloxi, Miss., and Cleo De Graauw of Abbeville; 14
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Claude and Fabiola Laurent Songy
Sr.; one brother, Gerald Songy, and one sister, Lois S. Landry.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, president of the Ascension Catholic Church
Council, a former member of the Ascension Parish Mental Health Board, a former
Member of the Ascension Cemetery Committee and a former member of the
Donaldsonville Park Committee. He was a member of the Baton Rouge Hibiscus
Society, Past president of the Donaldsonville Rotary Club, past president of
the Donaldsonville Lions Club and past president of the Riverdale Golf Club.
He was a parishioner of Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Churc
h.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ascension of
Our Lord Catholic Church.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 18, 1998
JAMES ALEVIZOS
James George Alevizos, 90, a natve of Lowell, Mass., and resident of
Houma, died at 9:20 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17,1998.
Visitation will be from 11 am. to funeral time Thursday at Honaker Funeral
Home in Slidell. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral
home, with burial in Forestlawn Cemetery in Slidell.
He is survived by his wife, Vita Verdal Alevizos; and many nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vasilos and Ginanoula Karacois
Alevizos.
He was a retired merchant marine seaman and a U.S. Coast Guard veteran.
GLORIA BOURG
Gloria E. Bourg, 63, a native of Terrebonne parish and resident of Houma,
died at l0:05 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16,1998.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Sarnart Funeral Home
and from 8:30 am. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church in
Dulac. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the
church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Wilson A. Bourg; four daughters, Christine
Chatagnier, Flame Billiot, Mala Thompson
and Lisa Delancey; two sisters,
Dena Scott and Eartha Babin; nine grandchildren; and seven great-
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Trazile and Elodie
Boudreaux Eschete; three brothers, Lubin, Malcolm and Eldon Eschete; and two
sisters, Earline Giroir and Hedy Brown.
She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church.
ESTHER BOURGEOIS
Esther Daigle Bourgeois, 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at
1:55 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 1998.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home and
from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph
Cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Jerome Bourgeois; eight grandchildren, and
12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ewell J. Bourgeois; her
parents, Anatole and Sarah Trosclair Daigle; one son, Gerald Bourgeois; five
brothers, Louis, Harmon, Carmon, Allen and Ned Daigle; and one sister, Robert
Daigle Legendre.
HILDA TALBOT
Hilda Landry Talbot 78, a native and resident of Labadieville, died
Tuesday, Nov. 17,1998.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Philomena
Catholic Church Labadieville.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the
church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Kelly J.Talbot; two sons, Larry and
Ronald Talbot, both of Labadieville; three daughters, Antoinette T. LeBlanc of
White Castle, Jeannette M.Talbot of Houma, and Mary Jane LeBlanc of
Thibodaux; two brothers, Andrew Joe Landry of Thibodaux: and Gerald Landry
of Lanton, Texas, two sisters, Lois L Giroir ofThibodaux and Maude L Richard
of Donaldsonville; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was Preceded in death by her parents, Louis J. and Cecelia Blanchard
Landry; one brother, Irvin Bado Landry; and one sister, Rose Mae Woolford.
She was a retired e
mployee of West Brothers Department Store and a
parishioner of St. Philomena Catholic Church.
WILLIAM TERRELL
William Andrew "Willie" Terrell, 82, a native of Centerville, Ala., and
resident of Sweeney, Texas, died Tuesday, Nov. 17,1998.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Baker Funeral Home in West
Columbia, Texas. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Columbia
Cemetery in West Columbia.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lena Terrell of Sweeney; one son,
Rick Terrell of West Columbia and wife, Rita; one daughter, Mrs. Scott
(Brenda) Hadley of Gibson; one brother, Claude
Terrell of Texas; one sister,
Juanita Hopkins of Florence, Ala.; five grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Andrew and Annie Belle
Terrell; one brother, Edward Terrell; and three sisters, Pauline and Evelyn
Stevenson, and Ruth Ashley.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Brazosport
Cancer Center, P.O. Box 90, Lake Jackson, TX 77566.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 20, 1998
RUBY AMOS
Ruby Knockum Amos, 81, a native and resident of Belle Alliance, died
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1998.
Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Saturday at First Israel
Baptist Church in Belle Rose. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday at
the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Donald Amos of Labadieville; three daughters,
Ruthie and Patricia Amos and Sandra Amos Barker, all of New Orleans; 22
grandchildren; and 41 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Edward Amos Sr.; her
parents, Joseph and Priscilla Knockum; three sons, Anthony, Mark and Clarence
Amos; three brothers, Dave, Chris and White Knockum; one sister, Gladys K
Mitchell; and one grandchild.
She was a member of First Baptist Church.
LOWELL BAUDOUIN SR.
Lowell Joseph 'Bodlie" Baudouin Sr., 66, a native of Destrehan and
resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19,1998.
Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m to funeral time Saturday at St . Charles
Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at
the church, with burial in St Joseph Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Blanche Lasseigne Baudouin; one son, Lowell
Baudouin Jr. and wife, Erin of Loxley, Ala.; two daughters, Mrs.
Gordon(Martha) Raines of Lafayette, and Eleanor Baudouin of Thibodaux;
one brother, Ehner Baudouin of Arabie; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Ella Vial Baudouin;
and one half-sister, Katherine Swanson.
CELESTAN BONVILLIAN JR.
Celestan Jean "C.J." Bonvillain Jr., 76, a native of New Orleans and
resident of Lafayette, died at 1:59 a.m. Thursday, Nov.19,1998.
Visitation will be from 1 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, at the
funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by two daughters, Debbie Guidry of Lafayette, and Bonnie
Bums of Denver, Colo.; five grandchildren; and one great-grand-child.
He was preceded in death by his wif
e, Ethel Hebert Bonvillian; his
parents, Celestan Bonvillian Sr. and Louella Miramon Bonvillian, Jean Freau;
and one brother, G. L. Bonvillian.
He was a retired bookkeeper for SLECA, a U.S. Navy veteran and a
member of the Naval Fleet Reserve.
JOSIE DAVIS
Josie Marie Thibodeaux Davis, 50, a native of Houma and resident of
Chauvin, died at 9:36 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18,1998.
Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with
burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Edward Davis; her father, Edward
Thibodeaux of Chauvin; three daughters, Jane, Jana and Jessica Davis, all of
Chauvin; two brothers, Lloyd Thibodeaux of Pensacola, Fla., and Noble
Thibodeaux of Chauvin; and three sisters, Mrs. Howard (Bobbie) Luke and Mrs.
Ricky (Caffie) Pellegrin, both of Bourg, and Mrs. Stephen (Ara) Charpentier of
Chauvin.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Hilda Price Thibodeaux; her
paternal grandparents, Ludovick Thibodeaux and Eula Thibodeaux Blanchard; her
maternal grandparents, Abel and Nolena Pellegrin Price; one daughter, Janley
Davis; and one brother, Menil Thibodeaux.
She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
CAROL LONG
Carol Naquin Long, 70, a native of Napoleonville and resident o
f
Livingston Parish, died at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18,1998.
Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Anne
Catholic Church in Napoleonville.
Mass will be at 11 am. Monday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Thomas Long; one daughter, Nancy Johnston;
one brother, Paul Naquin Jr.; and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Long; and her parents,
Paul and Orianna Robertson Naquin Sr.
EDWARD SAVOIE SR..
Edward Joseph Savoie Sr., 77, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose,
died at 7 am. Friday, Nov. 20, 1998.
Visitation will be from 9 am. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the
Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Emily Light Savoie; one son, Edward J. Savoie
Jr.; one daughter, Beverly S. Terrebonne; four brothers, Ernest, Larry, Paul
and John Savoie; three sisters, Agnes Guidry, Louise Adams and Annie Cheramie;
and four grand-children.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arsene and Marie Hebert Savoie;
two brothers, Clarence and Claude Savoie; and one sister, Emily Lombas.
He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran and a parishioner of Our Lady
o
f the Rosary Catholic Church.
LULA SCOTT
Lula Mae Amos Scott, 70, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of
Houma, died at 2:58 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1998.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time, Saturday at New Rising
Sun Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday at the church,
with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Willie Scott Sr.; one son, Willie Scott
Jr. of New Orleans; four daughters, Gloria Theriot-Harris, Brenda Scott,
Beverly Young and Janie Marie Solomon, all of Houma; 11 grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Jannie Neal Amos;
three brothers, Ira, John and J.C. Amos; two sisters, Albertina Stafford and
Alimeta Howard; and one grandson, deputy sheriff Milton Sean Theriot.
She was a homemaker and a member of New Rising Sun Baptist Church.
VICTOR TODARO SR.
Victor Samuel Todaro Sr., 61, a native of Dallas, Texas, and resident
of Houma, died at 12:50 p.m. Thursday Nov. 19, 1998.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home and
from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St Francis
Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by his wife, Pierrette Samanie Todaro; his mother, Frances
Valure of Houma; one son, Victor S. Todaro Jr. of Houma; one daughter,
Patricia "Patty" Todaro of Houma; one brother, Charles Todaro of New Orleans;
and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Salvatore Todaro; three brothers,
Guy, Angelo and Joseph Todaro; and two sisters, Mary Buras and Josephine
Vallot.
He was a tool pusher, a U.S. Army veteran and a parishioner of St.
Bernadette Catholic Church.
JOSEPH WHITE SR.
Joseph "Buddy" White Sr., 81, a native of Terreboune Parish and resident
of Houma, died around 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10,1998.
Funeral services will be at 11 am. Saturday at New White Zion Baptist
Church in Houma, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by
his wife, Albertha Prevost White of Houma; five sons,
Jimmie, Charles, Napoleon and Roland White, all of Houma, and Joseph White Jr.
of Palmdale, Calif.; five daughters, Bernardine W. Miles, Sadie W. Dennis,
Betty W. Ray, Mary W. Williams and Gwendolyn White, all of Houma; 35
grandchildren; and 57 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Coleman and Mary
Porche White; one brother-in-law, James C. Prevost; one sister, Melma W.
Moore; one sister-in-law, Ethel P. Wallis; and one nephew, Perc
y A. Moore.
He was an automobile and small engine mechanic, a retired employee of
South Coast Sugar Refinery, a member of the Masonic Lodge and a member of
New Zion Baptist Church.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 21, 1998
CORRECTION
Information provided by the funeral home for the obituary of Victor
Samuel Todaro Sr. in Friday's Courier omitted his place of employment. He was
security guard for Off Shore Specialty Company.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 22, 1998
ELMO BERGERON
Elmo Paul Bergeron, 69, a native of Terrebonne Parish, and resident of
Houma, died at 9:50 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21,1998.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and
from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church. Mass
will be at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by four sons, Frank Bergeron of Houston, Jack Bergeron of
Bayou Black, Rudy Bergeron Sr. of Gibson and Sam Bergeron of Houma; two
daughters, Janice Osborn of Omaha, Neb. and Sarah Johnson of Newman, Ga.; his
special friend, Susan Giroir of Houma; 20 grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren.
He was
preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Dunnell Bergeron; his
parents, Elmer and Aggie Dupre Bergeron; two sons, Hank Bergeron and Gus
Bergeron; and one grandson.
He was a retired supervisor for Giroir Construction and a member of the
Knights of Columbus.
MINOR DOMANGUE
Minor Augustin Domangue, 83, a native of Chauvin and resident of
Houma, died at 10:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20,1998.
Visitation will be from I to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral
time Monday at Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 3 p.m.
Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Vidrine Robichaux Domangue; one son, Terry
Domangue of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Lindy (Betty)Duplantis and Mrs. Jerry
(Bella)Branson of Abbeville; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Cesar (Anita) Bee and
Mrs. Mike (Joan Ella) Pitre of Houma; one brother, Emile Domangue of
Washington, N.C.; two sisters, Mrs. Freddie (Leona)Legendre of Metairie and
Mrs. Cleveland (Maybelle) Colwart of Houma; 11 grandchildren, 14
step-grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Edia Trahan Domangue; his
parents, Augustin and Effie Picou Domangue; three brothers, Abbie Domangue,
Shaffer Domangue and Aubrey Domangue Sr.; two
sisters, Mrs. Edgar (Madfflda)
Boudoin Sr. and Mrs. Arthur (Laura) Guy Sr.; and one granddaughter.
He was a retired boat skipper and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic
Church.
LOUIS LEBLANC
Louis Antoine LeBlanc, 82, a native of Lockport and resident of Cut Off,
died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21,1998.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in
Galliano and from 9:15 to 11 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Mass will be at 11 am. at the church, with burial in the church Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Annie Punch LeBlanc; four sons, Carroll,
David, Russell and Dale LeBlanc; one daughter, Carolyn Gaudet; two brothers,
Scuddy and Gerard LeBlanc; four sisters, Daisy LeBlanc, Margie Pregeant, Maude
Delaune and Clara Mae Chiasson; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren;
eight great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Leah LeBlanc; one son
James LeBlanc; four brothers, Hayes, Hanley, Wilson and George LeBlanc; one
sister, Rowena Hartman.
He was a 3rd and 4th degree Knight of Columbus Council, member of the
Holy Name Society, and member of the Usher Society of Sacred Heart Catholic
Church.
CAROL LONG
Carol Naquin Long, 70, a native of Napoleonville and re
sident of
Livingston Parish, died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, 1998.
Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Anne
Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with
burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Thomas Long; one daughter, Nancy Johnston;
one brother, Paul Naquin Jr.; and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Long; and her parents,
Paul and Orianna Robertson Naquin Sr.
ALTON MATHERNE SR.
Alton Joseph Matherne Sr., 66, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and
resident of Montegut, died at 10:55 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 1998.
Visitation Will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. until funeral
time Tuesday at the Fire Station. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sacred
Heart Catholic Church in Montegut, with burial in Bisland cemetery in Bourg.
He is survived by his wife, Delores Naquin Matherne; his father and step-
mother, Clifford and- Lucille Dupre Matheme Sr. of Chauvin; one son, Alton
Matherne Jr. of Montegut; three daughters, Mrs. Lawrence(Sandra) Boquet Jr. of
Chauvin, Mrs. Kenneth (Kathleen) Champagne and Mrs. Timmy (Mona)
Champagne of Pointe-aux-Chenes; four brothers, Colton Matherne, Clifford
"Clay" Matherne Jr., Ashley Matherne of Bourg and Tommy.
Melerine of
Moreauxville; two stepbrothers, Murray Hebert of Baton Rouge and Leroy
Hebert of Houma; two sisters, Mrs. Joe (Diana)Lapeyrouse and Mrs. Emile
(Sheryl) Collins of'.Houma; two stepsisters, Doris Chauvin of Chauvin and
Adeline Hebert Bruce of Cut Off, nine grand-children and two
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lucina Neal Matherne; one
daughter, Carla Matherne and one brother, Calvin Matheme. He was a trawler,
parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of Woodmen of the
World.
PATRICK TRICHE
Patrick Paul Triche, 48, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 12:06
p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 1998.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. today until funeral time at Falgout Funeral
Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Savior Catholic
Church in Lockport with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Breaux Triche; his mother, Willis Dubois
Triche; two sons, John Triche and Pemell Triche; two daughters, Angela T. Lee
and Marti Triche; five brothers, Gary, Lim, Terry, Jace and Rory Triche; two
sisters, Susah Breaux and Myra Triche; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clifton Joseph Triche; and two
brothers, Pemell Triche and Darren Triche.
He was a U.S. Army vet
eran and a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 23, 1998
LOUISE AUTHEMENT
Louise Hebert Authement, 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at
11:29 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 1998.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Gregory
Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. with burial in
St. Francis de Sales Cemetery.
She is survived by three sons, Norman, Douglas and John Authement; one
brother, Oddie Hebert; one sister, Bettie H. Bergeron; 14 grandchildren; 24
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Junius Authement, her parents,
Henry J. and Lena Babin Hebert; one daughter, Barbara A. Bennet and one
sister, Jeanette H. Thibodeaux.
She was a homemaker, a member of the Catholic Daughters of
the
Americas, a member of Anawin, a member of the Altar Society and a parishioner
of St. Gregory Catholic Church.
HAZEL BERRYHILL
Hazel Granger Berryhill, 74, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at
4:50 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 1998.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at New Mount Zion Baptist
Church in Cut Off. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at
the church.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the
church cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Horace Berryhill of Cut Off, three daughters,
Mary B. Andrews and Yvonne B. Gayle, both of Cut Off, and Lois B. Newbold of
Jamaica, N.Y.; two sisters, Bernice G. White of Hahnville, and Rosemary G.
Evans of Kenner; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grand-children.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Berryhill Sr.; her parents,
Cornelious and Thelma Long Granger; two sons, Cornelious and Mack Berryhill
Jr.; one brother, Willie Granger; and one grandson, Darrel Berryhill.
She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Rebecca Chapter No. 23,
a member of the senior choir and a member of New Mount Zion Baptist Church.
MONSIGNOR ROLAND BOUDREAUX
Monsignor Roland James Boudreaux, 83, a native of Napoleonville and
resident of Chackbay, died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 1998.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of
Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 11 a.m.
Tuesday at the church, with interment in St. Anne Cemetery in Napoleonville
He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Elodie Boudreaux;
three brothers, Leonard, Edward and Francis Boudreaux; and one sister,
Emily
Blanchard.
He was a retired priest who served at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in
New Orleans, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Marrero, St. Charles
Borromeo Catholic Church and St. Joseph Catholic Church, both in Baton Rouge,
St Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot and Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic
Church in Chackbay.
PATRICK FORD
Patrick William Ford, 63, a native of Raceland and resident of Des
Allemands, died at 2:25 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 1998.
Visitation will be from 6 to 11 p.m. today and from 8 am. to funeral time
Tuesday at Des Allemands First Assembly of God Church. Funeral services will
be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Mennonite Cemetery in Des
Allemands.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Matherne Ford; one son, Matthew
Patrick Ford; two daughters, Diana Marie Vegas and Bambi Lynn Rosario; three
brothers, Andrew, James and Richard Ford; five sisters, Ada Ford, Myrtle
Tastet, Marion Blanchard, Catherine Ford and Mary Ann Vanacor; eight
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lydia Bergeron
Ford; four brothers, Earl, Douglas, Paul and William Ford Jr., and one sister,
Shirley Ford.
DAVID GARRETT
David Glen Garrett, 67, a native o
f New Harmony, Ind., and resident of
Delavan, Ill., died at 7:40 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 1998.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Davis Mortuary Chapel in
Tremont, Ill., with burial in Mennonite Cemetery in Hopedale, Ill.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ruth Thomas Garrett of Delavan; one son,
Kurtis William Garrett of Delavan; one daughter, Fonda Ann Garrett of Gibson;
three brothers, Maurice Garrett of Midland, Texas, Haiden Garrett of Vmcinnes,
Ind., and Russell Garrett of Lockport; one sister, Judy Garrett Kelly of
Springdale, Ark.; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron and Georgia Culliver
Garrett.
He was an employee of Caterpillar and a U.S. Army veteran.
EVA HICKS
Eva Bolden Henry Hicks, 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of
Houma, died at 7:50 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 1998.
Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p,-.m. Tuesday at Gertrude Geddes
Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home. Wake services will be at 8 p.m.
Tuesday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson. Dismissal services will be
at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in New Rising Sun Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, James Hicks of Houma; two sons, Lonigan
C. Valentine of Houma, and Leonard Valentine Jr. of Dallas, Texas; two
daughters
, Mrs. David (Gail Henry) Manuel and Janet Henry, both of Houma; one
brother, Bernard Bolden of Gibson; seven sisters, Naomi Smith and Rosa Lee
Franklin, both of Houma, Gloria Lee Smith of Chauvin, Earey Williams of
Gibson, Nellie Terrigano of San Jose, Calif., Marie Hughes of Dallas, and
Belinda Fortenberry of Forney, Texas; six grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, James Paul Henry; her
parents, Herman and Geneva Ruffin Bolden; one brother, Shelby Bolden; and one
sister, Mildred Bolden Cooper.
She was a cosmetologist.and a member of Mount Pilgrim BaptistChurch.
WILLIAM KOCH
William 'Bill' Koch, 69, a native of Pittsburgh, Pa., and resident of
Houma, died. Sunday, Nov. 22, 1998.
Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart
Funeral Home.
Dismissal services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the funeral home,
with burial in New Hope Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Kelly Koch; three sons, Richard
Bryan and Kenneth Koch, both of Houma, and Allen Koch of Wolf City,
Texas, one daughter, Barbara Ann Scahs of Holt Summit, Mo.; and six
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Mary Vahn
Koch; and one sister, Marjorie Koch Tavern.
SHIRLEY TRUXILLO
Shirley Rivet Truxillo, 48, a native and resident of Lockport, died at
10:07 am. Sunday, Nov. 22, 1998.
Visitation will be from 5 to 11 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport.
Mass will be at I p.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in
Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her companion, Milton Griffin; her parents, Norman
and Dorothy Rivet Sanchez Sr.; one son, Warren Truxillo Jr.; one daughter,
Susan Truxillo; three brothers, Herman, Sherman and Norman Truxfllo Jr.; three
sisters, Brenda Williams, Linda Davaine and Charleen Ledet; and one
grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren 0. Truxillo Sr.; and one
brother, Roy Sanchez.
WINONA VOISIN
Winona Marie Voisin, 78, a native off little Caillou and resident Houma,
died at 7:40 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 1998.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
today at the funeral home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary
Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by three sons, Timothy Paul, Michael Anthony and
Theodore Jude Voisi
n; two daughters, Trudy Hebert and Deborah Hepler; two
brothers, Oneil and Gus Marie; two sisters, Ezar Dupre and Julia Blanchard;
eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Linwood J. Voisin; her parents, Joseph Myrtille and Cecilia
Domangue Marie; three brothers, Ories, Paul and Morris Marie; and one sister,
Onelia King.
She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
CORRECTION
Information provided by the funeral home omitted the following from
the obituary of Orelia Williams in the Nov. 8 Courier. Interment was in the
Holy Rosary Mausoleum.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 24, 1998
NEWSPAPER PIONEER WALLS, EX-OWNER OF COURIER, DIES AT 90
By LEBRON MILES Courier City Editor
B. CORMAGE WALLS
B. Carmage Walls, a former co-owner of The Courier and scores of other
newspapers across the South, Southwest and Midwest, has died at his home in
Houston.
Walls, who died Sunday, was 90.
He was part of a 10-person group who bought The Courier, then a
biweekly publication, in July 1970. Two months later, the newspaper began
publishing a daily edition. Walls and the only other original partner,
longtime Publishe
r Ray Dill, sold The Courier to its current owner, the New
York Times Co., in December 1980.
"He was a very benevolent man," said Dill, now retired. The people he
touched benefitted from his work. He wasn't a selfish man, very giving."
Dill pointed to The Walls Scholarship at Nicholls State University, widely
recognized as the most prestigious journalism scholar-ship at the college, as
an example.
The scholarship trust started after Walls and his family donated $100,000
to the Nicholls College Foundation in 1977 and pledged another $100,000 over
the next 25 years.
Since then, more than 100 students have shared in $159,000 of scholarship
money, according to Alfred Delahaye, professor emeritus at Nicholls'
Department of Mass Communication.
Outside of south Louisiana, Walls was best known for opposing
then-segregationist Alabama Gov. George Wallace in the 1960s. Walls, owner of
the state capital newspaper, the Montgomery Advertiser, removed four pages of
so-called "Negro news" from the paper and incorporated it into the "regular"
news space.
"There was a moral reason for doing this,' he said in an interview years
ago. "All men are equal."
Walls took simuIar steps at newspapers in Charleston, S.C.; Macon,
Ga.; and Jackson, Miss.
Walls was born in 1908 in Crisp County, Ga., but he grew up in Flo
rida.
His newspaper career began after he quit high school at age 15 and went to
work stuffing comics into the Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel.
He worked his way through the ranks in Orlando, then went to the Macon
(Ga.) Telegraph and News. In 1940, he became publisher of that paper at age
32.
Six years later, he bought his first newspaper in 1946 - the Gadsden(Ala.)
Times. He became the leader of Walls Investment Co. and Southern Newspapers
Inc. In 60 years in the business, his companies owned news papers in
Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, Alabama and Oklahoma and Kansas.
Walls is survived by his wife, Martha Ann "Molly" Williams Walls; his
daughter, Lissa W. Vahldiek; and two sons, B. Cooper Walls and C. Lee Walls.
There will be a memorial service Wednesday at 2 p.m. at St. Martin's
Episcopal Church in Houston. The funeral will be private.
MABEL BAZET
Mabel Fields Bazet 92, a native of Lockport and resident of Picayune,
Miss., died at 8:10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 1998.
Visitation was scheduled from 11 p.m. to funeral time today at Giemann
Funeral Home in Gulfport, Miss. Funeral services were scheduled for 12:30
p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in National Cemetery in Biloxi,
Miss.
She is survived by two sons, Chester L. Fields of Humble, Texas, an
d
Earl J. Fields Jr. of San Mateo, Calif.; one daughter, Judith F. Kenney of
Houma; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Earl Fields Sr.; her
second husband, Hugh W. Bazet.
She was a homemaker.
LANCE BERGERON
Lance Michael Bergeron, 22, a native of Raceland and resident of Des
Allemands, died at 9:42 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 1998.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Wednesday at Mennonite Church in Des Allemands. Funeral services will be at
10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Abby Page Prosperie Bergeron; his parents,
Stanley "Skippy" and Yvonne Naquin Bergeron Sr.; his grandfather, Lucien
Bergeron; his grandmother, Hilda Naquin; and one brother, Stanley Bergeron Jr.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Francis Naquin; and his
grandmother, Margarite Bergeron.
He was a member of the Mennonite Church.
CYRUS GROS
Cyrus Wilbert Gros, 87, a native of Labadieville and resident of
Thibodaux, died at 3:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23,1998.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St Joseph
Co-Cathedral. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in
the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Inez Robichaux Gros; three daughters,
Joycelyn Gros Talbot., Grace Gros Gassen and Lois Gros Ledet; seven
grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marie Boudreaux and Augustin
Gros; two brothers, Jean and Junius Gros; and eight sisters, Edna Clement,
Anita Glynn, Bertha Gauthreaux, Cecile Bonet, Celecia Callagan, Hazel Himel,
Marie Himel and Laura Dorion.
LAWRENCE HEBERT SR.
Lawrence Joseph Hebert Sr., 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at
10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 1998.
Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8
a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de
Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by his wife, Laurentine Porche Toups Hebert of
Houma; five sons, Gene Lawrence Hebert and wife, Meril; Floyd Adam Hebert
and wife, Joan; Lawrence Joseph Hebert Jr. and wife, Dorothy; Donald Joseph
Hebert and wife, Pam; and Gilbert Jude Hebert and wife, Rhonda, all of Houma;
four step-daughters, Mrs. Paul (Kay) Michel, Mrs. Jerry (Charlene) Dupre, Mrs.
Temus (Bonnie) Bonnette and Mrs. Dale (Connie) Leonard, all of Houma; one
brother
, Allie Hebert of Houma; two sisters, Mrs. Hubert (Marie)Lefont of
Houma, and Mrs.Clairborne (Niese LeBouef) Boudreaux of Grand Isle; 13
grand-children; 17 step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 16
step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eula Lambert Hebert; his
parents, James Emile and Isabella Ledet Hebert Sr.; three brothers, Albert,
Roosevelt and James Hebert Jr.; and six sisters, Edna, Eda and Eva Hebert,
Mrs. Olden (Annie) Crochet, Marigus LeBoeuf and Mrs. Whitney (Louvenia)
Kramer.
He was a retired construction worker for Texaco after 27 years, a U.S.
Army World War II veteran and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.
DORIS KIFF
Doris Cherarnie Kiff, 67, a native and resident of Glliano, died at 3:15
a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut
Off and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor
Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the
church, with burial in Cheraniie Cemetery in Galliano.
She is survived by three sons, Wayne, Jessie and Timmy Cheramie; three
daughters, Dolly Badeaux, Rhonda Dufrene and Susan LeBlanc; three sisters,
Wilma C. Adarns, Mary Ann C. Williams and Ethel Mae C. Orgeron; 12
grandchildren;
and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Bienvenue Cheramie; her
second husband, Tommy Kiff, her parents, Roosevelt and Zoe C. Cheramie; and
one brother, Filton Cheramie Sr.
She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
ANNIE SANDERS
Annie Mae Sanders, 77, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Houma,
died at 10:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 1998.
Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the
funeral home, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Willie J. Sanders Jr. of Pineville; one
daughter, Rosalie Sanders Billiot of Houma; two brothers, Ernest Williams of
Slidell, and Louis Billiot Jr. of Chauvin; nine grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie J. Sanders Sr.; her
parents, Frank and Olinda Cotton Williams; two sons, Singleton and Frank
Sanders; one daughter, Betty Sanders Chaisson; and one sister, Rosa Mae
Williams Chaisson.
She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic
Church.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA. LA
THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 25, 1998
PEARL MILLER
Pearl R. Miller, 68, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died
Tuesday, Nov. 24,1998.
Visitation will be Friday from 9 to 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor
Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 10 a.m. at the church, with
burial in Cheramie Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Alga Miller; two stepsons, Dalton "Pete"
and Wilbert Miller; three daughters, Anita Suarez, and Rita and Virgis Adams;
one step-daughter, Opal Rials; one brother, Harry Soley; one half-brother,
Linton Soley, three half-sisters, Inez Matherne, Rosie Verdin and Theresa
"Anna Mae"Demefte; six grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leanis and Anita B. Soley; one
daughter, Lucy Miller; one brother, Vinis Soley; one sister, Antoinette Soley;
and one half-sister, Rose Jane Soley.
She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
NOE PENA
Noe P. Pena, 62, a native of Fort Stockton, Texas, and resident of Houma,
died at 4:05 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday and
from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral. Home. Mass will be at
noon Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church.
He is survived by his w
ife, Adelaida Ramos Pitre: sons, Henry Herrera and
Noe Pena Jr.; four daughters, Norma H. Angerman, Nora Lee Breaux, Noreen
Lois Freeman and Noralda Marie. Bourigard; one brother, Emeliano Pena Jr.;
seven sisters, Manuela "Nellie" Garcia, Olga Marie Pena, Ida "Perez" Pena, Eva
P. Daran, Josephine P. Granado, Mary Faye Alvarz and Anna Bell Alvarz; nine
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emeliano and Martina Franco
Pena.
He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, a member of the Knights of Columbus
and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American
Cancer Society or to the Hospice of Houma.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 26. 1998
JERRY HAVIS
Jerry Wayne Havis, 51, a native of Alexandria and resident of Houma, died
at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. until funeral
time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious services will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Cemetery.
He is survived by his father, Estern N. Havis Sr; four sons, Jerry Wayne
Havis Jr., Jeremy David Wayne Havis, Jeremiah Anthony Ray Havis and
Pablo C
ruz Adrian Havis; one daughter, Rachel Renee Havis; five brothers,
Estern Nathaniel Havis Jr., Earl Andrew Havis, Roger Dale Havis, Gerald Lewis
Havis and Chris Chapman; two sisters, Juanita M. Havis Cunningham and Bonnie
Havis; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Ann Bergeron Havis; his
mother, Thelma Ruth Havis Chapman Holland; one brother, Cecil Ray Havis; and
one sister, Edwina Lydia Chapman.
He was a member of First Baptist Church.
ANNIE MATHERNE
Annie Dufrene Matherne, 95, a native and resident of Raceland, died at
5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998.
Visitation will be from 8 am. until funeral time Friday at St Anthony
Catholic Church in Gheens. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with
burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by two sons,
Vince J. Matherne and Jerry N. Matherne; one daughter, Genevieve M. Breaux;
one sister, Irene Chamblis; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and
two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark J. Matherne Sr.; her
parents, Aurther and Cecile Pinto Dufrene; one son, Mark J. Matherne Jr.; six
brothers, Deyet, Herbert, Gilbert, Morris, Whitney and Irvin Dufrene; and five
sisters, Vergis Falgout, Viole LeBlanc, Valike Dufrene, Vesta Reviet and Wmnie
B
radley.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 27, 1998
VIOLA BREAUX
Viola S. Breaux, 82, a native of Dulac and a resident of Houma, died at
3:35 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26,1998.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. until
funeral time at the Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. at the
funeral home, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Arthur Savoie, two sons, Roy Breaux of
Houma, and Kenneth Breaux of Bourg; three daughters, Rita Jane "Jeannie"
Breaux, Barbara Ann Breaux and Charlene Domangue of Lincolnton, N.C.; two
brothers, Norris Scott and Johnny Scott; three sisters, Eula Scott, Mary Ann
Scott and Francis Hebert; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Wilton Breaux; her
parents, Sidney and Marie Troselair Scott, Sr.; five brothers, Horace Scott
Sidney Scott, Jr., Norris Scott, Whitney Scott and Paul Scott; and two
sisters, Orena Bourg and Lorrina Guidry.
Breaux was a parishioner of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church and a retired
employee of the Terrebonne Parish School Board.
FREDDIE COLLINS
Freddie J. Collins, 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of
Chauvin, died at
11:22 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26,1998.
Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral
time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus hall in Chauvin. Mass will be 2 p.m.
Saturday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church's
cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Vallie Thibodeaux Collins of Chauvin; one
daughter, Elaine Collins Bourg of Chauvin; two brothers, Allen Collins of
Houma and Emile Collins of Chauvin; one sister, Velma Collins Henry; seven
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Evelina Luke Collins;
four brothers, Conley Collins, Jimmie Collins, Matil Collins and, Camile
Collins; and four sisters, Victoria Authement Matila LeBlanc, Eugena Authement
and Verna Authement.
He was a retired fisherman speedboat captain and a parishioner of St.
Joseph Catholic Church.
CELESTINE FOLSE
Celestine 'Miss Neeny" Folse, 74, a native of Raceland and resident of
Thibodaux, died Tuesday Nov. 24,1998.
Visitation will be from 9 am. until funeral time at the Bell Baptist
Church in Raceland. Religious services will be at noon at the church, with
burial in the church's cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Freddie Griffin Sr. of Raceland; three
sons, Larry Folse, Alexand
er Griffin and the Rev. Lionel Grifflin, all of
Thibodaux; two daughters, Sarah Griffin Hollie and Marlene Griffin Barrio of
Thibodaux; five brothers, Eddie Folse and Nolan Folse Jr. of Raceland, Lawless
Folse, Leonard Folse and Marcelin Folse, Jr. of Thibodaux; and one sister,
Sedonia Shelby of Raceland; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Marcelin Sr. and Ida Folse; two
brothers, Joseph and Aubrey Folse; and two sisters, Eva Percy and Viola Folse.
She was a member of the Bell Baptist Church and its usher board.
BETTY PITRE
Betty B. Pitre, 56, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at
1:05 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26,1998.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today, and 8 a.m. until funeral time
Saturday at the Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 am. at funeral home,
with burial at Bisland Cemetary.
She is survived by her father, Nolan Bourg of Houma; one son, David Pitre
of Houma; one brother, Donald Bourg of Chauvin and one grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Rita Nelton Bourg.
She was a parishioner of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
LEILA ROSS
Leila D. Ross, 103, a native, of Belle Rose, and resident of Plattenville,
died at 5:30 p.m. Tue
sday, Nov. 24, 19
98.
Visitation was from 9 a.m. until funeral time today at Assumption Catholic
Church in Plattenville. Mass was held at 10 a.m. today, with burial in St.
Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville.
She is survived by one son, Walter Joseph Ross; one daughter, Doris Ross;
six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rodman Ross; two sisters, Inez
and Mae Dugas; and her parents, Aristide and Cecile Blanchard Dugas.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 28, 1998
BERNICE BOLLINGER
Bernice "Bunny" Bollinger, 71, a native and resident of Lockport, died at
6:50 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time today at Holy Savior
Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. at the church, with
burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Richard N. Bollinger; three sons-in-laws,
Clif Dickerson, Robert Latas and Tim Closs; four daughters, Roberta B.
Dickerson, Julie R. Bollinger, M. Claire Closs and Aimee B. Latas; three
brothers, Robert Roy Blanchard of Cumberland, Md., Shelby Blanchard and Robert
Blanchard both of Lockport; one sister, Loise Blanchard Blanchard of La Rose;
and five grandchildren.
She was p
receded in death by her parents, Robert and Agatha Blanchard;
one son, Rick Bollinger Jr.; and two brothers, Edwin and Jerry Blanchard.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the America
Cancer Society or to Holy Savior Elementary School.
CLAIR GUILLOT
Clair Toups Guillot, 84, a native of Raceland and resident of Harvey, died
at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time today at Falgout Funeral
Home in Raceland. Religious services will be at I p.m. today at the funeral
home parlor, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, Preston and Roy Guillot; one daughter-in-law,
Annette Guillot; five nephews and one grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alden Guillot; her parents,
Henry and Alice Dufrene Toups; one brother, Charles Toups; and two sisters,
Ohvia Guthrie and Nessie Foret.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 29, 1998
PAUL CONNER
Paul John Conner, 61, a native of Sweetlake and resident of Lake Arthur,
died at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov.27,1998.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral services today at Matthews
and Son Funeral Home in Lake Arthur.
Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. today at the funeral home
, with
burial in Andrus Cove Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Hay Conner of Lake Arthur; two sons,
Stephen Conner of Lake Arthur and Michael Lee Conner of Houma; two
daughters, Cindy Conner of Houma and Mrs. Wayne (Jenny) Hebert of Lake
Arthur; one brother, Earl Conner of Decatur, Ill.; three sisters, Alice Guidry
of Lake Arthur, Helen Peloquin of Lake Charles and Marie Dowles of
Gainesville, Texas; and four grandchildren.
He was employed by Superior Oil and Mobil Oil as a production operator
for 32 years.
VERLIA GAUTREAUX
Verlia Gautreaux, 77, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of
Houma, died at 5:46 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27,1998.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral
time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the
Maria Inmacolata Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2
Cemetery.
She is survived by two brothers, Lawrence J. Naquin Sr. and Allen J.
Naquin; four sisters, Shirley Bergeron, Velma Dufrene, Janice Mandina and
Dolores Louellen; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Naquin; her parents
Lawrence J. and Olida Marie Dupre Naquin; and two sisters, Eunice Blanchard
and Leona Naquin.
She was a retired clothing store clerk and a pa
rishioner of Maria
Immocolata Catholic Church.
BARBARA HYNES
Barbara Adams Hynes, 56, a native of Larose and resident of Las Vegas,
died at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until service
time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Religious services will be at 2
p.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories
Cemetery in Gray.
She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Ray and Helen Gautreaux
Robinson of Gray; her father and step-mother, Earl J. and Bessie Adams of
Larose; her best friend, Rita Huston ofGray; one brother, Johnny Robinsonof
Gray; two half-brothers, Carl 'Pete"and Lefty Adams; two sisters, Patsy Thomas
of Gray and Kathleen Ucinski of Laurel, Miss.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Hynes. She was a
PABX Operator for Hotel Industry.
BENNIE MAZARAC
Bennie Anthony Mazarac, 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:39
p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 1998.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin
Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with
burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Annie Lucille Desselle Mazarac; one son and
daughter-in-law, Barney Louis Mazarac and Liz Mazarac; four daughters, Mrs.
Ronald (Tania) Fonseca, Mrs. Rudy (Nedra) Guidry, Mrs. Phil (Pauline) Thiel
Jr. and Mrs. David (Loretta) Fluitt; two sisters, Mrs. Francis (Carlin) Boquet
and Mrs. John (Germaine) Carso; nine grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis J. and Allie Martin
Mazarac. He was a retired clerk for Halhburton and a veteran of WW II. He was
a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled Veterans of America and
American Legion. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 30, 1998
ROBERT LAMARTINA
Robert "Lam" Lamartina, 43, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died
Saturday, Nov. 28, 1998.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time, Tuesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday at St Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Adarns Lamartina; his father, Joseph
Lamartina Sr.; one son, Adam Lamartina; two daughters, Laura and Lacy
Lamartina; one brother, Joseph Lamartina Jr.; and one sister, Linda Boudreaux.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Cather
ine Maggio Lamartina.
JOSEPHINE MONCADA
Josephine Moncada, 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at
8:20 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 1998.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St Genevieve
Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church,
with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
She is survived by one son, NJ. Moncada; one daughter, Betty
Pennison; one brother, Peter Latino; two sisters, Betty Palmisano and Lena
Centani; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Nickolas Moncada; her parents,
Anthony and Fortunate Margitta Latino; one son, A.J. Moncada; one daughter,
Anna Mae DiStefano; two brothers; and two sisters.
LULA MORGAN
Lula Russell Morgan, 99, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:30
p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998.
Wake services will be at p.m.Tuesday at New Mount Zion Baptist
Church.
Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. today, with burial in Deweyville
Cemetery.
She is survived by one sister, Marie Aldridge of Houston, Texas; one
sister-in-law, Emihne Morgan of Houma; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Doc Morgan; her parents,
James and Rebecca Evans Russell;
two brothers, Willie James and Duboise
Russell; and four sisters, Lillie, Artimese, Loretta and Pearl Russell.
RAY TILLETT
Ray Oswald Tillett, 67, a native of Wanchese, N.C., and resident of
Houma, died at 1:26 p.m. Thursday, Nov: 26, 1998.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today an from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 am. Tuesday
at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray.
He survived by his wife, Maxine McGinnis Tilleff of Houma; three sons,
Rickey and Ray Tillett Jr., both of Houma, and Robert Tillett of Leveland,
Texas; six daughters, Caroline and Nancy Foret and Angela Elkins, all of
Houma, Irene Mapp of Dora, N.M., Sara Marcel of New Jersey, and Brenda Jordan
of Virginia Beach, Va.; one brother, Alton "Toodie" Tillett of Oklahoma City,
Okla.; two sisters, Joyce Meekins and Emily Lou Tillett of Wanchese; 24
grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elisha and Sophronia Meekins
Tillett.
He was a self-employed carpenter and a member of First Baptist Church.
CORRECTION
Incorrect information was provided by the funeral home for the
obituary of Verlia "Ver" Naquin Gautreaux in Sunday's Courier. She is survived
by brother, Lawrence J. Naquin Jr. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Harry Gautreaux. She was a retired grocery store clerk.