Obituaries for FEBRUARY 1999; Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La.
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TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 2, 1999
DENNIS CHAMPAGNE
Dennis Andrew Champagne, 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish a
nd resident
of Theriot, died at 10 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 1999.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral
Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Eloi Catholic Church.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
He is survived by six sons, Horace, Earl and Henry Champagne, all of
Theriot, Eustis and Carlton "Poncho" Champagne, both of Houma, and Willard
Champagne Sr. of Chauvin; four daughters, Mrs. Brussel (Gladys) Voisin and
Mrs. Earl (Gloria) Thibodeaux, both of Dulac, Mrs. David (Dorothy) Dishman
of Houma, and Mrs. Harry (Audrey) Croom of Bayou Blue; 30 grandchildren;
and 32 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Justine Marie Callahan Champagne;
his parents, Aurestile and Mathilde Duplantis Champagne; one son, Roy
Champagne; three brothers, Romain, O'Neil and Gaston Champagne; six half
brothers, Firman, Louis, Joseph, Harris and Leonce Champagne and Edward
Hebert; two sisters, Marie C. Loovell and Adele C. Theriot; two half sisters,
Alene Theroit and Marguerite Hebert Martin; and two granchildren, Michael
Champagne and Author Boudreaux Jr.
He was a retired employee of the Sheriff's Water Patrol and a parishioner
of St. Eloi Catholic Church.
AARON DOSSER
Aaron "Dee" Dosser,
79, a native of Malakoff, Texas, and resident of
Chackbay, died at noon Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999.
Visitation will be fro 6:30 to 9 p.m. today and from noon to funeral time
Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m.
Wednesday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in
Chackbay.
He is survived by his wife, Pauline "Bubba" Dosser; one son, Bobby
Dosser, and wife, Gail; two daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Linda D.)Clark and Ann
Dosser; three brothers, W.J., Troylee and Jimmy Dosser; two sisters, Lorene
Starks and Quinta Riddlespurger; six grandchildren; and three great-
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Qalter and Clara Hinton Dosser;
and one son-in-law, Clarence Dosser Jr.
He was a U. S. Army World War II veteran, a Nationa Guard veteran, a
member of American Legion Post No. 0401 and a member of Calvary Baptist
Church.
DOMINIC LAMARTINA
Dominic "D.D." Lamartina, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died
Monday, Feb. 1, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at
St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by one son, Angelo "A.J." Lamatina; one daughter, Mary
Cather
ine "Mamie" Ledet; two brothers, Joseph and Vincent Lamartina; five
grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Maggio
Lamartina; his parents, Angelo and Mary Catherine Papa Lamatina; one brother,
Angelo "Rat" Lamartina; two sisters, Frances Lamartina and Frances Prestridge;
one great-grandchild, Alma Lajaunie.
He was a retired employee of Nicholls State University, a U.S. Army
veteran, an honorary member of the V.C.H. Fire Department, an usher and a
parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral.
WILLIAM MCMENEMON
William Francis "Mac" McMenemon, 77, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and
resident of Houma, died at 11:35 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St.
Bernadette Catholic Church.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with interment in
Lakelawn Park Mausoleum in New Orleans.
He is survived by his wife, Genevieve Olivier, one son, Michael Francis
McMenemon of Prairieville; one daughter Phyllis Margaret Copeland of Metairie;
two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his paarents, James and Margaret Higgins
McMenemon; three brothers, Thomas, James and John McMenemon; and one
sister , Rita McDonald.
He was a U.S. Army World War II
and Korean War veteran, a member of
the American Legion Post 31 in Houma, a member of the American Legion post
in Thibodaux, a member of the YMCA, a member of Mended Hearts, Inc., Inc.
and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's
Research, 15825 Shady Grove Road, Suite 140, Rockville, MD 10850.
JOSHUA POIENCOT
Joshua M. Poiencot, 22, a native of Houma and resident of Magnolia, Ark.,
died at 11:24 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999.
Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home
and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic
Church in Houma.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
He is survived by his fiancee, Stephanie Brown; his father, Michael
Poiencot of Houma; his mother, Susan Armond Gregory of Mount Juliet, Tenn.;
his stepmother, Paula Poiencot of Houma; his stepfather, William Gregory of
Mount Juliet; his paternal grandparents, Edward and Marie Boudoin Poiencot
SR.; his maternal grandparents, Houston and Shirley LeBouef Armond; one
half brother, Billy Gregory; one sister, Miki Skinner; and one half
sister, Stephanie Gregory.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 3, 1999
JOSEPH LIRETTE
Joseph Camille Lirette, 52, a native of St. Charles Community and resident
of Thibodaux, died at 3:42 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 1999.
A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic
Church in Thibodaux.
He is survived by four brothers, Lawrence J., Jerry P., Michael J. and
Eulis J. Lirette; four sisters, Rose Billiot, Mrs. Lawrence (Shirley)
Peltier, Mrs. Whitney (Delta) Adams and Mrs. Bobby (Rita) Clifton; and by a
number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson and Inez Blanchard
Lirette; one sister, Bernice Lirette Burnham; and his companion, Gerald
Wagner.
MILDRED SMITH
Mildred Smith, 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma,
died at 10:50 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Morning Star
Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the church,
with burial in the Combo Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Robertson, her parents,
Frank "Buttee" and Octavia Thomas, one daughter; and one brother, Hildred
Thomas.
She was a retired employee of Kingley House Nursery and Child Care
Center in New
Orleans.
LORETTA TUCKER
Loretta Pellegrin Tucker, 59, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin,
died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999.
Visittation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at the Knights of Columbus
Hall in Chauvin and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph
Catholic Church in Chauvin.
Mass will be at 10 a.m.Thursday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Ramon Tucker; one son, Chris L. Tucker;
one daughter, Sharon T. Thomassie; one brother, Mark Pellegrin; and two
sisters, Betty Barrios and Gail Grissom.
She was preceded indeath by her parents, Joseph and Lela Authement
Pellegrin; two sons, Michael and Ramon Tucker Jr.; and one daughter, Mary
Tucker.
She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 4, 1999
LILLY BERTGERON
Lilly Marie Bergeron Bergeron, 82, native and resident of Houma, died at
4:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.3,1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday
at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Carr
oll (Jeanette) Price, Mrs.
R. J. (Marian) DuBois and Mrs. Tommy (Cathy) Davis, all of Houma, 11
grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry J. Bergeron Sr.; her
parents, Adam and Lelia Theriot Bergeron; one son, Henry J. Bergeron Jr.; two
brothers, Harris and Easton Bergeron; one sister, Ann Ginnis; and one
grandchild, Jenna Theriot.
She was a homemaker.
ERNEST BOUDREAUX
Ernest Joseph "Limbo" Boudreaux, 71, a native and resident of Paradis,
died at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. John the
Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the
church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Penney Boudreaux; two daughters, Mrs.
Wayne (Myrna) Rome and Mrs. Edward (Marcia) Kreamer; one brother, Forrest
Boudreaux; two sisters, Enzie Posecai and Alvina Toups; six grandchildren; and
one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest and Eva Ponville
Boudreaux.
JOYCE BUTLER
Joyce Badeaux Butler, 70, a native of Houma and resident of Cuero,
Texas, died Saturday Jan. 23, 1999.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Annunziata Catholic
Cburch in
Houma.
OWEN CANDIES SR.
Owen Michael "Mike" Candies Sr., 56, a native and resident of Thibodaux,
died at 10:05 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and
from 8 am. to funeral time Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Mass
will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Regin Verdin Candies; his mother, Bessie B.
Candies; two sons, Shane and Owen Candies Jr.; one daughter, Tanya Candies;
and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Nick Candies.
ASKIA CELESTINE
Askia N. Celestine, 25, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of
Baton Rouge, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Mount Olivet Baptist
Church in Gray. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church.
Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in
Halfway Cemetery in Gray.
She is survived by her mother, Norma Jean Coleman; her father, Tyrone
Celestine; and her stepfather, Freddie Coleman; one brother, Shannus Celestine
of Alexandria; and three sisters, Tamakia Coleman of Anchorage, Alaska,
Felicia Coleman of Fort Worth, Texas, and Tara Brown of Houma.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Otis Celestine.
She was employed as a sales person and was a member of First Evening
Star Baptist Church.
NELSON CHERAMIE JR.
Nelson Gary Cheramie Jr., 60, a native of Houma and resident of Grand
Isle, died at 5:50 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart
Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph
Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his father, Nelson Gary Cheramie Sr. two sons, Kevin
and Nelson G. Cheramie III; two daughters, Mary Beth Hebert and Frazia
Terrebonne; one brother, Keeland Cheramie; one sister, Frazia Schexnaydre; and
11 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Solar Cheramie.
He was a retired psychotherapist.
NICHOLAS COSTANZA
Nicholas Dominic Costanza, 86, a native and resident of Napoleonville,
died at 3:20 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time
Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 11 a.m.
Friday
at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with burial in the church
cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Alma Delaune C
ostanza; two sons, John J. and
Thomas M. Costanza; three daughters, Brenda Collins, Patricia C. Sotile and
Mary Agnes Woods; two sisters, Mary Ann Blakeman and Amelia C. Guillot and
eight grandchildren.
Hie was preceded in death by his parents, Albert N. and Maria Vitale
Costanza; one son, Albert N. Costanza; two brothers, Michael A. and Albert J.
Costanza Jr.; and two sisters, Antoinette C. Landry and Rose C. Randazzo.
He was an assessor for Assumption Parish, a member of the Knights of
Columbus Council No. 1099 and a parishioner of St. Anne's Catholic Church.
JOYCE DEEREY
Joyce Oncale Breaux Deerey, 71, a native of Napoleonville and resident of
New Orleans, died at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Anne's
Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass was scheduled for 11 am. today at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by one daughter, Juanita Breaux; one brother, George
Oneale Sr.; three sisters, Lollie Vice, Edna Campo and Bobbie Jane Bergeron;
and one grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hillary Breaux; her parents,
Elmore and Lelia Adolph Oneale; and one brother, Eugene Oncale Sr.
CLIFFORD JAMES
Clifford "Bird" James, 75, a
native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of
Houma, died at 1:50 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 1999.
Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at Gertrude Geddes
Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at
Plymouth Rock Baptist Church. Dismissal services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at
the church, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Jackson James of Houma; two sons,
Leroy and Phil James, both of Houma; one brother, Wilbert James of Houma; two
sisters, Bessie Lewis of Houma, and Opheha James of San Francisco; five
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Men and Rosie Galmore James
Sr.; and one brother, Allen James Jr.
He was a retired welder of Main Iron Works, a U.S. Army veteran and
Plymouth Rock Baptist Church.
MELVIN MCKINLEY SR.
MeIvin McKinley Sr., 68, a native of Terrebonne Paris hand resident of
Houma, died at 7:25 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.27, 1999.
Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday at McKinley Community
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday at Saint
Luke Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by one brother, Charles McKinley of Trenton, NJ.;four
sisters, Hazel Porche, Rosemary Williams and Shirley McKinley, all of
Houma,
and Beatrice Smith of Los Angeles, Calif.; four grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Ruby Alvis McKinley
Sr.; one son, Melvin McKinley Jr.; one brother, Harry McKinley Jr.; one
sister, Olevia Diggs; and his grandparents, Charley and Melvina McKinley, and
Isaac and Emma Alvis.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Saint Luke Baptist Church.
PATRICIA ROBICHAUX
Patricia White Robichaux, 42, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at
2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Harvest Full
Gospel Church in Chauvin.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church.
She is survived by her companion, Roger Havis; her former husband,
Rickie Robichaux Sr.; her mother, Velma White; one son, Rickie Robichaux Jr.;
one daughter Katrina Robichaux; three brothers, Jackson, C
hester and Charles
White; four sisters, Vera W. Landry, Debra W. Duval, Angelina W. Smith and
Veronica W. Dardar; one half sister, Betty Scott Gautreaux; and two
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Howard White Sr.; her stepfather,
Albert Scott Jr.; and two brothers, Timothy and Howard White Jr.
She was a homemaker and a member of Harvest Full Gospel Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.
ANTON WALD SR.
Anton Louis Wald Sr., 85, a native of New Orleans and resident of Kenner,
died at 8:30 am. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999.
Visitation will be from 11 am. to funeral time Friday at
Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home in Metairie.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with
interment in Carrollton Cemetery.
He is survived by two sons, John B. and Anton L. Wald Jr., both of
Kenner, and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Savona Wald; his parents,
John and Eva Heim Wald; one brother, Elvin Wald, and four sisters, Clementine
W. Daix, Lucille Wald, Mildred W. Modica and Lillian W. Lagraize.
He was the co-owner with his two sons of Southeast Louisiana Live stock
located in Thibodaux.
MARGARET WHITE
Margaret Wilson White, 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of
Houma, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999.
Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday at Gertrude Geddes Terrebonne-
Willis Funeral Home.
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist
Church in Gibson. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. church, with
burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, C
leona White of Houma; her mother,
Beulah Calloway Wilson of Gibson; one son, Leo Randolph White Sr. of
Raceland; three daughters, Sharon W Waller and Rhonda W. Theriot, both of
Houma, and Brenda W. Billizon-Vaughn of New Orleans; one sister, Irma Wilson
Beauty of Gibson; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Alex,Wilson; one son, Stanley
White; and two brothers, Clarence Wilson and Junius Reed.
She was a retired cook for the Terrebonne Parish School Board and a
member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 5, 1999
FORMER NICHOLLS VICE PRESIDENT DIES.
Othel Eugene Lovell Jr., a retired vice president at Nicholls State
University and amember of its staff for almost three decades, died Thursday at
Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. He was 70.
Lovell, the one-time vice president of academic affairs, retired in 1989.
He also served as dean of the graduate school and taught night graduate
classes during his tenure at Nicholls.
"Everyone who is willing to work ought to be given the opportunity to
get an advanced education," he once said.
Lovell earned a bachelor's degreefrom Northwestern State University in
Natchitoche
s in 1949. He attended Louisiana State University, earning a
master's of education degree in 1956 and his doctorate in 1961.
Lovell, a native of Shreveport, joined Nicholls' staff in 1962 as
director of student teaching.
"Dr. Lovell was an integral part of the Nicholls community ... and will be
missed by those of us who had the pleasure of working with him,"University
President Donald Ayo said in a written statement.
Lovell's service to the area reached beyond the Nicholls campus. He served
as captain in the Army Reserves, past president of the Thibodaux Rotary Club,
past district chairman of the Boy Scouts ofAmerica, senior warden of the St.
John's Episcopal Church vestry and commissioner for the Lafourche Parish Fire
Protection District No. 4.
"He was the treasurer and did a very outstanding job of getting money
together and paying the debt off for the fire equipment and fire trucks," said
Jerry Ledet, fire district chairman. "He was a good public servant."
Lovell is survived by his wife, Rosemary Fleming Lovell; one son, Bruce
LaCombe; one daughter, Ahcia Lovell Moore; and three grand-children.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. John's
Episcopal Church in Thibodaux. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday
at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations.
may be made to St. John's Episcopal
Church Endowment Fund.
BERNARD BOYNE
Bernard Joseph Boyne, 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of
Houma, died at 7:10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Francis
de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by one daughter, Julie B. Keife of Houma; one brother,
Ronald Boyne; two sisters, Anna Guidry and Evelyn Schoonenberg; and two
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Achee Boyne; and his
parents, Andrew and Mary Belanger Boyne.
He was a retired hospital administrator for St. Anne General Hospital, a
a U.S. Air Force World War II veteran and a parishioner of St.
Francis de Sales Cathedral.
GEORGE CLEMENT
George Wilbert Clement, 67, a native of Chackbay, and resident of
Chauvin, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the
funeral home, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Jane Naquin Clement; three sons, Craig
P. and George W. Clement Jr., both of Houma, an
d Brian A. Clement
of Chauvin; seven brothers, Richard, Hubert, Mercy, Ben, Steve and
Huey Clement, all of Chackbay, and Frank Clement of Kraemer; three sisters,
Joyce Robinson of Chackbay, Jeanette Brunet of Houma, and Nell Lefont of
Westwego; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Marie Clement.
He was employed as a meter man at Texaco, a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam
War veteran and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
PHILMORE DUPLANTIS JR.
Philmore S. Duplantis Jr., 59, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8
p.m. Thursday Feb. 4, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the
funeral home, with Clement burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Hilda St. Pierre Duplantis of Houma; his
mother, Lelia Falgout Duplantis of Houma; one son, Barry Duplantis of Houma;
one daughter, Suzanne Adams of Chauvin; one sister, Brunella Brunet of Houma;
and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Philmore Stanley Duplantis Sr.
He was a crane operator at Sigma Industries.
WAYNE STANLEY
Wayne M. Stanley, 88, a native of Denver, Colo., and resident of
Thibodaux, die
d
at 5:45 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to funeral time Saturday at Landry's
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
He is survived by two stepsons, Robert and Paul Moran; one daughter,
Patricia Risch; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wives, Lore M and Mae Moran Stanley;
and one grandson, James P. Risch.
He was an employee of the Bureau of Reclamation for more than 30 years,
a U.S. Army World War 11 veteran and a resident of St. Joseph Manor.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 6, 1999
STEPHEN WRIBORG JR
Stephen Wriborg Jr., 62, a native of Crowley and resident of Gibson, died
at 11 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999.
Funeral services were scheduled for 12:30 p.m. today at Duhon Funeral
Home in Crowley, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley.
He is survived by three sons, Donald and Mark Wriborg, bothe of Gibson,
and Jerry Wriborg of
Donner; one daughter, Shelia Boudreaux of Gibson; 12
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran, a U.S. National Guard Veteran
and a member of the NRA.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, F
EBRUARY 7, 1999
JUANITA BENTON
Juanita Ellen Ledford Benton, 80, a native of Ada, Okla., and resident of
Heidelberg, Miss., died Friday, Feb. 5,1999.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time Monday at Chauvin
Funeral Home in Houma. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home,
with entombment in Terrebonne Memorial Park Mausoleum in Houma.
She is survived by one stepson, Don Benton of New Braunfels, Texas; two
daughters, Mrs. Craig (Rheda Jo) Knight of Heidelberg and Mrs. Bill(Susan)
O'Hara of Mandeville; one sister, Betty Field of Los Angeles, Calif.; and four
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Benton.
She was a homemaker and a member of the First Methodist Church in
Houma.
ALLEN DAIGLE SR.
Allen Peter Daigle Sr., 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of
Houma, died at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Feb.5,1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until service
time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home. Rosary services will be at 6 p.m. today
at the funeral home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel,
with burial in St Francis de Sales #2 Cemetery.
He is survived by three sons, Jerry Paul, Carroll Joseph and Allen Peter
Daigle Jr. all of Houma
; one daughter, Betty Metcalf of Houma; one brother,
Edward Paul Daigle of Houma; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and
one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pansy Marie Blanchard; his parents,
Sye and Adele Lirette Daigle; one grandchild, Adele Garrett Aucoin; and three
great-grandchildren, Danielle Detiveaux, Joey Garret and Clint Daigle.
KIM FALGOUT
Kim Ann Fitch Falgout, 35, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday,
Feb. 6, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home. A
memorial service will be Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the
church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Jeffery Falgout, her parents, Kirby R.and
Ethel M. Hebert Fitch; one daughter, Crystal Mott of Houma; three
stepdaughters, Charlie, Jessie and Leah Falgout all of Houma; one brother,
Raphael Fitch of Houma; two sisters, Balinda Boudwin of Houma and Karen
Fitch of Houma.
She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic
Church. In lieu of flowers, masses are preferred.
LOUBY FREEMAN SR.
Louby Joseph Freeman Sr., 88, a native and resident of Houma, died at
2:40 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. unt
il funeral
time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at
Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales #1 Cemetery.
He is survived by two sons, Luby J.Freeman Jr. and Lloyd J. Freeman both
of Houma; one daughter, Linda F. Clark of Houma; eight g'randchildren, 13
great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Crochet Freeman; his parents,
Oliver and Agnes Chatagnier Freeman; one son, Lawrence Phillip Freeman; three
brothers, Lester, Dalton and Joseph Freeman; and three sisters, Edna Marcel,
Isabelle Robichaux and Annie LeBoeuf.
He was employed by Higgins Shipyard in New Orleans. He was also a
member of Knights of Columbus Council #5545, 3rd degree knight a member of
the Holy Name Society; an usher at Holy Rosary Catholic Church and St. Francis
de Sales Cathedral; during World War 11, he was with the Civil Defense; a
member of the East Park Volunteer Fire Department and was a special deputy for
Terrebonne Parish for many years. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic
Church and St. Louis Catholic Church.
BERWICK HEBERT
Berwick Joseph Hebert, 82, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday,
Feb. 6, 1999.
Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p. m. today and from 8 a.m. until funera
l
time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. at Chauvin
Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales #2 cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Clara LeCompte Hebert; two sons, Richard J.
Hebert of Houma and Dean Francis Hebert of Schriever; two daughters, Rosalie
Hebert of Houma and Wanda Hebert of Atlanta; four brothers, Albert Hebert of
Bayou Blue, Charlie, Huey and Cleo Hebert all of Houma; four sisters, Angeline
Hebert LeBouef, Marie Hebert Dupre, Bessie Hebert Crochet and Cecile Hebert
Nelton all of Houma; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dovic Hebert and Cecile Carlos
Hebert; and five brothers, Leroy, Jimmie, Walter, Edward and Freddie Hebert.
He was a retired Texaco dispatcher and a parishioner of St. Bernadette
Catholic Church.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 8, 1999
LEEROY BABIN SR.
LeeRoy Joseph "Yok" Babin Sr., 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and
resident of Chauvin, died at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 1999.
Visitation will be from 4 to10 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.
He is survived by his wife, Clara Carlos Babin of Chauvin; two sons,
LeeRoy Babin Jr. of Chauvin, and Larry Babin of Houma; one daughter, Sandra
Babin of Bayou Blue; two brothers, Milton and Hayes "Nu-Nu"Babin, both of
Chauvin; three sisters, Hazel Palmisano and Eula Lee "LeeLee" Russo, both of
Chauvin, and Eta Cunningham of Houma; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Hattie Duplantis
Babin; and one brother, Warren Babin. He was a retired boat captain for J. W.
P. Boat Rentals, a U.S. Army World War 11 veteran, a member of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post in Chauvin and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
SYBIL BEAVER
Sybil Vicknair Beaver, 79, a native of Reserve and resident of Thibodaux,
died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. John
Catholic Church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in
the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Marvin A. Beaver; one daughter, Linda B.
Guillot, one sister, Hilda Peranio; and one grandson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Willis and Lutha Berthelot
Vicknair; and one brother, Percy E. Vicknair.
LUCILLE BOUDREAUX
Lucille T. Boudreaux, 89, a nativ
e of Raceland and resident of Larose,
died at 6:05 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at
9 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by one nephew, Roy Ordoyne.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Boudreaux; her
parents, Peter and Sylvina GallianoTemplet one brother, Irvin Templet
and one sister, Enolia T. Ordoyne.
She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
CHARLENE BUSSIE
Charlene Rogers Bussie, 41, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5
a.m. Sunday, Feb.7, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart
Funeral Home. Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at St Mary's Nativity
Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Terry Bussie; her parents, Charles
and EIla Mae Bourgeois Cunningham Sr.; two daughters, Mamie M. Milstead and
Jamie Lynn Rogers; two brothers, James Cunningham and Keith Bourgeois; five
sisters, Nanette Hunter, Becky Harris, Tammy Boudreaux,
Ann Cantwell and
Susie Denman; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Irvin Joseph Rogers;
her
grandparents, Gillis and Flavia Cunningham, and Henry and Stella
Bourgeois; one son, Steven Michael Rogers; and one brother, Sonny "Foxx"
Cunningham.
She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church.
CAMELIA LEFORT
Carnelia Marie Cheramie Lefort, 79, a native and resident of Golden
Meadow, died at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 1999.
Visitation will be from 1 to 11 p.m. today and from 8 am. to funeral time
Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday
at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. C. J. (Mildred) Griffin and Mrs.
Raymond (Betty) Melancon; one brother, Leroy Cheramie; two sisters, Amelia
Cheramie and Mrs. J.(Claudia) Cheramie; six grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Davidson Lefort; her parents,
Daze and Dedia Lydia Callia Cheramie; one brother, Andrew Cheramie; and one
grandson, Glenn Melancon.
She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
CLARENCE JOSEPH SAVOIE
Clarence Joseph "Su-Su" "Snowball" Savoie," 79, a native and
resident of Des Allemands, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999.
Visitati
on will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Gertrude Catholic
Church in Des Allemands. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with
burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by five sons, Curtis, Wilfred, Dennis, Mark and
C.H."Sonny" Savoie; two daughters, Geraldine Hervieu and Alberta Savoie; two
brothers, Ralph and Warren Savoie; two sisters, Loretta Vial and Genevia
Rogers; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda LeBlanc Savoie; his parents,
Corbett and Sidonia Dufrene Savoie; and one son, Dwight Steve Savoie.
He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran, a member of American Legion
Post No. 316 and a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be to the American Heart
Association.
MABEL WALKER
Mabel Mary Walker, 81, a native of Schriever and resident of Houma, died
Friday, Feb. 5, 1999.
Graveside services are scheduled for today in Rosary Cemetery.
She is survived by one sister, Walker Velma W. Turgano. She was
preceded in death by her parents, Anna Lirette and Emile Walker; and three
brothers, Nolan, John and Elphy "Alfred" Walker. She was a homemaker and a
parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 9, 1999
DWIGHT ALLEMAND
Dwight David Allemand, 35, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg,
died at 9:31 p.m. Sunday, Feb.7, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Wednesday at Allemand Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery
No. 2.
He is survived by his mother, Betty Thibodeaux Allemand of Bourg; two
brothers, Roland Allemand II of Houma, and Bradley Allemand of Bourg; and
three sisters, Connie Becnel of Lafayette, Beth Allemand of Houma, and Julie
Howard of Bourg.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roland David Allemand Sr.;
and his grandparents, Anidas and Valerie LeBlanc Allemand Sr., and Maurice and
Clara Theriot Thibodeaux Sr.
He was a self-employed horse owner and breeder, a member of the
American Quarter Horse Association and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic
Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Children's
Hospital in New Orleans.
CYNTHIA BELL
Cynthia Vice Bell, 35, a native of Houma and resident of Madisonville,
died Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at E. J.
F
ielding Funeral Home in Covington.
Mass will be at noon Wednesday at the funeral home, with interment in
Sand Hill Cemetery in Ponchatoula.
She is survived by her husband, David C. Bell III; one son, Travis Adam
Bell; one daughter, Leslie Marie Bell; her parents, Bernard L. and Mary Ellen
Alfred Vice; one brother, Christopher Paul Vice; and C. Allred and Louise
Falgout Vice.
She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Wert Allred and Ollie J.
Vice.
ANTHONY CADIERE
Anthony "Mug" Cadiere, 59, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of
Bayou Blue, died at 12:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and
from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou
Blue. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the
church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly Porche Cadiere; his mother, Verna
LeBouef Trahan; his stepfather, Henry Trahan; two daughters, Mrs. Donald
(Tonia) Bergeron and Mrs. Scott (Jenita) Mai, both of Bayou Blue; two
brothers, Ronald and Tiford Trahan, both of Bayou Blue, four half brothers,
Richard, Jerry, Barry and Godfrey Cadiere Jr.; one step-brother Joe Turner;
one sister, Mrs. Herrnan (Verla) Sonier of Bayou Blue; three half sisters
,
Shirley and Brenda Cadiere and Yvonne Rodrigue; two grandchildren; four
step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his father, Godfrey Cadiere Sr.; and one
brother, Tony Cadiere.
He was the president and owner of Cadiere Construction, Inc., and vice
president of L & C. Enterprises, a member of the Bayou Blue Buck Club, past
fair chairman for St. Louis Church and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic
Church.
G. P. CHAMPAGNE
G.P. "Gil" Champagne, 76, a native of Bourg and resident of Pettus, Texas,
died Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Galloway and Sons Funeral
Home in Beeville, Texas, with burial in Beeville Memorial Park.
He is survived by his wife, Etta L. Gentry Champagne of Pettus; two
sons, Keith Champagne and wife, Sharon, of Bedford, Texas, and Kyle
Champagne and wife, Donna, of Pettus; one daughter, Mrs. Sam(Kristy) Keach
Jr. of George West, Texas; one brother, Vernon Champagne and wife, Rose, of
Houma; one sister, Mrs. Alvin (Betty) Bonvillain of Houma; seven
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney George and. Amanda
Pitre Champagne.
He was a retired employee of Amoco Production Company, a U. S .Army
World War II v
eteran, a former Pettus School board member, a member of the
Masonic Lodge, a member of Pettus Rotary and was active in the Foreign
Exchange Student Program. He receive two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star for
service in World War II.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American
Diabetes Association, 4242 Medical Drive Suite 7200, San Antonio, TX 78229.
HILDA CRAWFORD
Hilda Schneider Crawford, 53, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of
Houma, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. to funeral
time Wednesday at Rabenhorst Funeral Home in Baton Rouge. Funeral services
will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Church in Baton Rouge, with
burial in Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Clinton.
She is survived by her husband, Clayton W. Crawford of Houma; her
mother, Pauline Boeneke Schneider of Baton Rouge; three sons, Devin W.,
Derek W. and Darin W. Crawford, all of Houma; one daughter, Mrs. Jesty
J.(Allyson Y.) Melancon III of Baton Rouge; two brothers, Eugene H. Schneider
Jr. of Baton Rouge, and Russell Schneider of Clinton; one twin sister, Anna W.
Schneider of Baton Rouge; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene H. Schneider.
She was a member of Grace Lutheran Churc
h in
Houma.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grace Lutheran
Church in Houma, or First Lutheran Church in Baton Rouge.
ADA FALLS
Ada Robertson Falls, 49, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of
Schriever, died at 7:55 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999.
Visitation will be from I to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Community Falls
Funeral Home and from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Olive Baptist Church.
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Dismissal services
will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Willie Falls; her mother, Ada Robertson of
Thibodaux; one son, Wendell Cole of Schriever; one guardian, Tory Morgan of
Schriever; one daughter, Tanya Goff of Schriever; two brothers, Earl Robertson
of Houma, and Tom Robertson Jr. of Gray; and five sisters, Ella Townsend,
Geraldine Douglas and Charlotte McGuin, all of Thibodaux, Bessie Evans of
Gray, and Brenda Frye of Houma.
She was preceded in death by her father, Tom Robertson Sr.; one brother,
Joe Robertson; and one sister, Carol Morgan.
She was a teacher for the Terrebonne Parish School Board and a member
of Mount Olive Baptist Church.
MARIE LAFONT
Marie Hebert Lafont, 94, a native of Houm
a and resident of Golden
Meadow, died at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of
Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m.
Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by three sons, Duffy, Ines and Hubert Lafont Jr.; three
daughters, Isabella L Vizier, Ruby Mae L. LeBlanc and Gloria L. Eymard; one
brother, Elie Hebert; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and five
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Lafont Sr.; her parents,
James and Isabella Ledet Hebert; four brothers, Albert, Lawrence, Roosevelt
and James Hebert; three sisters, Annie Crochet, Lovina Kramer and Maggie
LeBouef, two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one
great-great-grandchild.
She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of Our
Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
ARTHUR MATHERNE SR.
Arthur L Matherne Sr., 84, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, died
Monday, Feb. 8, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at a.m.
Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the
church cemetery.
He is survived by three sons, Freddie, Louis and Arthur Matherne Jr.; four
daughters, Lula Mae Riviere, Juanita Galloway, Henrietta Matherne and Tillie
Clark; three brothers, Sidney, Victor and Hector Matheme; 14 grandchildren;
and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elnora M. Matherne; his parents,
Jacque and Henrietta S. Matherne; and three brothers, Samson, Felix and
Anthony Matherne.
RAYMOND PICOU
Raymond Joseph Picou, 37, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut,
died at 2:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8,1 999.
Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Picou Chauvin. Mass will be at 2
p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in Bisland
Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Patty LeBoeuf Picou of Montegut; his parents,
Roy and Jeannette Ledet Picou Sr. of Chauvin; three brothers, Ricky J. and Roy
J. Picou Jr., both of Chauvin, and Joseph Anthony Picou of Houma; and two
sisters, Debra P. Dupre of Chauvin, and Brenda P. Cunningham of Houma.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Emile and Frassie Chaisson
Picou, and Henry and Sedonia Dupre Ledet; and one brother, Aaron Joseph
Picou.
He was a self-employed commercial fisherman and a parishio
ner of St.
Joseph Catholic Church.
SETH STEWART
Seth Michael Stewart, infant, was born at 12:24 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5,
1999 and died at 4:14 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 1999.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist
Church.
He is survived by his parents, Rita A. Edwards and Samuel Lee Stewart.
Jr.; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L Smith, Theresa Edwards, Samuel
Lee Stewart Sr. and John Alexander; his step-great-grandfather, Johnus Hayes;
and two brothers, Steven Lee and Kaci Lee Stewart.
He was preceded in death by his grandnanny, Wilma Fisher; his
grandmother, Barbara A. Stewart; and his great-great-grandparents, Sam and
Mary Allen Rapp, Martin Daniel and Tiffany J. Stewart Sr., and Gracie R S.
Hayes.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 10, 1999
ELLIOT FAKIER
Elliot Gaidry Fakier, born Sept. 30, 1998 and died Feb. 4, 1999 at the
Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Ga.
A memorial service will be held at 8 a.m. Thursday at the Piedmont
Hospital Chapel in Atlanta. Funeral services will be held at noon Friday at
the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Atlanta.
He is survived by his parents, Kenneth and Libby Fakier of Alpharetta,
Ga.; his grandparents, Jack Anthony and Carol Edm
onson Pellegrin of Houma,
and Richard George and Barbara Gaidry Fakier of Houma; great-grandparents,
Audie Hurdle Edmonson of New Orleans, and Edward Servule Gaidry of Houma; six
aunts; five uncles; and nine cousins.
He was preceded in death by his identical twin brother, Cameron
Edmonson Fakier who died Oct. 5, 1998.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Elliott Gaidry
Fakier Memorial Fund for the Piedmont Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit,
Piedomnt Hospital Development Office, 1968 Peachtree St. N.W., Atlanta, GA
30309 with the words "Elliott Fakier Memorial" in the memo line of the check.
CHARLESTON HARRIS
Charleston Harris, 73, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux,
died at 11:02 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to funeral time today at Morning Star
Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Funeral 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 Blue Lilly Cemetery in Thibodaux.
He is survived by two brothers, Ritney B. and Clarence Harris, both of
Thibodaux.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Gladys Wilson Harris;
six brothers, James, Joseph, Archie, Richard, Albert and Ellis Harris Sr.; and
one sister, Ernestine Harr
is.
He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church.
HAROLD MELANCON
Harold "Moon" Melancon, 47, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at
5:50 Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999.
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. 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, Kathleen"Kathi" Himel Melancon; his father,
Zenon "Moon" Melancon; one son, Brent J. Melancon; one daughter, Jennifer
Melancon; and two brothers, Thomas B. and J. Pat Melancon.
He was preceded in death by his mother Marie "Myra" Webre Melancon.
He was an employee of Duke Energy.
MYRTLE ORGERON
Myrtle Charpentier Orgeron, 64, a native of Galliano and resident of
Golden Meadow, died at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999.
Visitation will be from I p.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of
Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 3 p.m.
Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, M. Bobby Orgeron; her mother, Lorena
Gisclair Charpentier; two sons, Lee and Joseph Orgeron; one daughter, Ann
Fremin; four sisters, Ethel Ann Caillouet, Ruby Danos, Margie Daven
port and
Jerrie Tyler; and seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Elo J. Charpentier.
She
was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of
Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow.
JACKIN PITRE JR..
Jackin E. Pitre Jr., 83, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at
8:40 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Funeral services will be at 11
a.m. Thursday at Golden Meadow United Methodist Church, with burial in
Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.
He is survived by his wife, Mercedes Rousse Pitre; one son, Neal Pitre;
one sister, Velma Broussard; five grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Jackin and Henrietta Esponge
Pitre Sr.; and three brothers, Andrew, Walter and Percy Pitre.
He was a Master Mason, a member of Etofle Polaire No. 1 F. & A-M., a
member of Lafourche Lodge No. 427 and a member of Golden Meadow United
Methodist Church.
HARVEY SANCHEZ
Harvey Joseph Sanchez, 65, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of
Napoleonville, died at 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8,
1999,
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in
Paincourtville, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Judith Ann Sanchez; his mother, Maude Acosta
Sanchez; one daughter, Melissa Sanchez, two brothers, Jerry and James Sanchez,
four sisters, Lois and Dorothy Naquin, Patsy Wright and Barbara Brownell; 10
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his father, Hendersey Sanchez.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 11, 1999
EUGENE ALLEMAND
Eugene Joseph Allemand, no age given, a native of Galliano and resident of
Larose, died at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary
Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday at the
church,with
burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann LeBlanc Allemand; one son, Jerry
Allemand; one daughter, Karen Lafont; four grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Celeste Cheramie
Allemand; one sister, Mary Jean Lafont; and one grandson, J
eremy Huntley.
He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
FREDDIE HARRIS SR.
Freddie Harris Sr., 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of
Houma, died at 6:40 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Howard Third Zion Baptist
Church. Wake services will be at 8p.m. Friday at the church. Dismissal
services
will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Crozier Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Leontine South Harris; two sons, Don and
Harold Harris; two daughters, Deborah Harding and Renee Harris; one brother,
Clarence Harris; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Rosie Simmons Harris;
one son, Freddie Harris Jr.; and one brother, Earl Harris.
He was a retired employee of Texaco, a U.S. Army World War II veteran,
and a member of Howard Third Zion Baptist Church.
WINNIE MILLER
Winnie R."Pearl" Miller, 78, a native of Nacogdoches, Texas, and resident
of Houma, died at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb.10, 1999.
Visitation will be from 1 P.M. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral
Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with
burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, Bill Mil
ler and wife, Chris, of Tyler, Texas,
and Ron Miller and wife, Vera, of Houma; one brother, John Rogers of Jasper,
Texas; two sisters, Dorothy Summa of Harlingen, Texas, and Peggy Cook of
Odessa, Texas; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar A. Miller; and her
parents, Lee and Bettie Stoker Rogers.
LILLIAN OCKMOND
Lillian "Lilly" Luquette Ockmond, 87, a native and resident of Vacherie,
died at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of
Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, Russell and Robert Ockmond Jr.; five
daughters, Gloria Stien, Barbara Becnel, Betty Morse, Dianna Brown and Lillian
Granier; one brother, Albert Luquette; one sister, Florence Gravois; 27
grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Ockmond Sr.; her
parents, Numa and Corrine Oubre Luquette; one son, Lawrence Ockmond; three
brothers; and two sisters.
GEORGE RAYMOND JR.
George L Raymond Jr., 74, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:25
a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999.
Mass wil
l be at 11 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off,
with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose.
He is survived by his wife, Juanita Guidry Raymond; and one son, Glynn G.
Raymond who is an associate professor of Pharmaceutics at the University of
New Mexico College of Pharmacy in Albuquerque, N.M.
He was preceded in death by his father, George Raymond Sr.
He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off.
DONALD YOPP
Donald Francis Yopp, 66, a native of Rochester, N.Y., and resident of
Houma, died at 6:05 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic
Church Chapel in Houma.
He is survived by his former wife, Barbara Shannon of Houma; his mother,
Francis Helen Martens of New York; three daughters, Cathy Yopp, Mrs. Wesley
(Donna) LeBlanc and Mrs. Charles (Teri) Ferguson, all of Houma; one brother,
William Yopp of New York; one sister, Molly Allis of New York; seven
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Yopp; one son,
David Allen Yopp; and one sister Dorothy De Janero.
He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a parishioner of St. Bernadette
Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Bern
adette
Catholic Church.
GUY ZERINGUE SR.
Guy Paul Zeringue Sr., 83, a native of St. Charles and resident of Houma,
died at 11 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and
from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Mass
will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales
Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by two sons, the Rev. Guy Zeringue Jr. of Bourg, and Kevin
Zeringue of Thibodaux; one daughter, Carlean Zeringue Groves of Houma; two
brothers, Norman and David Zeringue, both of Houma; three sisters, Leonise
Z. Waguespack of Schriever, Agnes Z. Barrilleaux of Marrero, and Lillie Z.
Ordoyne of Thibodaux; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded Zeringue in death by his wife, Irma Samanie Zeringue; his
parents, Ferducie and Henrietta Dautin Zeringue Sr.; one son, Ronald Zeringue;
three brothers, Freddie, O'Neil and Ferducie Zeringuie Jr.; and one
grandchild, Robert Zeringue.
He was a retired carpenter for Louisiana Land and Exploration Company
and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church.
CORRECTION
Information provided by the funeral home for Tuesday's Courier
omitted some names from the obitu
ary of Gilford Paul "G.P." "Gil"Champagne.
He is survived one brother, Vernon Champagne, and wife Rose May
Champagne of Houma.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Roy, Roland, Sidney and
Raymond Champagne; and two sisters, Aurely Solita
and Ethel Sutton.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 12, 1999
ELDA BOURG
Elda P. "MissCowboy" Bourg, 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and
resident of Houma, died at 8:40 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Saturday at Samart Funeral Home.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in
Rogers Cemetery.
She is survived by four sons, Easton and Eldon Bourg, both of Houma,
Randolph Bourg of Bayou Blue, and Leroy Bourg of Gray; two daughters,
Vanolia Dumond of Denham Springs, and Brunella Freeman of Houma; one
sister, Gladys Callahan of Houma; nine grandchildren; seven
step-grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace J. Bourg; her parents,
William and Theolin Pellegrin; two sons, Edgar and Magnus Bourg; four
brothers, Edgar, Charlie, Dennis and Justin Pellegrin; and two sisters, Lucy
P. Brunet and Josephine P. Voisin.
JOYCE CHARPENTIER
Joyce R Charpentier, 45, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of
Galliano, died at 8:40 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Christian
Fellowship Church in Larose. Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today
at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, C. J. Charpentier; her mother, Beatrice B.
Rogers; one son, Chad Melancon; one daughter, Angel Melancon; three brothers,
Jerry, Larry and Johnny Rogers; one sister, Tammy Rogers; and two
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Cleveland J. Rogers.
She was a member of Christian Fellowship.Church.
PRESTON COLLINS
Preston Juan Collins, 54, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of
Grand Isle, died at 8:40 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999.
Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galhano.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut
Off, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by one sister, Brenda Collins Bertrand; one nephew,
Andrew Bertrand; one niece, Stacey Clark; two great-nephews and two
great-nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Priscilla Grif
fin
Collins.
JULES DELATTE
Jules Joseph Delatte, 80, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 11:30
a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of
Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Velma Falgoust Delatte; one son, Carol J."Red'
Delatte; one daughter, Cora D. Stein; one sister, Therese D. Bourgeois; three
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Honorine Schexnayder
Delatte; five brothers, William, John, Thomas, Lionel and Clarence, Delatte;
and two sisters, Marie Delatte and Alcidie D. Leroux.
DIANA DUET
Diana Ledet Duet 67, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 2:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Joseph
Catholic Church in Galliano. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the
church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Gilbert Duet Jr.; two sons, Ferrell and
Walter Duet; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Rena Memand
Ledet;
one sister, Emma Jean Bergeron; and one grandchild.
She was a volunteer at the Catholic Community Center for the last five
years and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
LIBBY DUPLANTIS
Libby Pellegrin Duplantis, 78, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin,
died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999.
Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church
cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Rannie J. Duplantis Sr.; three sons,
Rannie J. Duplantis Jr. of Chauvin, Ronnie J. Duplantis of Destrehan, and
Frederick "Fred" Duplantis of Tomball, Texas; one daughter, Mrs.Tommy (Martha)
Ordoyne of Houma; one brother, Thaddeus Pellegrin of Chauvin; three sisters,
Yvonne Cuneo and Ora Simpson, both of Chauvin, and Wilma Redmond of
Houma; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parent, Milka Mitchell and Aurora
Cantrelle Pellegrin; three brothers, Easton, Horace and Essie Pellegrin; and
two sisters, Vivian Chauvin and Eula Fanguy.
She was a retired bookkeeper for Pellegrin Towing Company, a member of
American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 380, a membe
r of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars Auxiliary Post No. 9608, a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a
parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
RENE LEBOUEF SR.
Rene Joseph "Ranny" LeBouef Sr., 66, a native of Little Caillou and
resident of Bourg, died at 11:50 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999.
Visitation will be from 11 am. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services will be at
11 a.m. Saturday at Shield of God Ministry in Bayou Blue, with burial in
Bisland Cemetery.
He is survived by two sons, Ronald Sr. and Rene LeBouef Jr.; two
daughters, Mrs. Dale (Betty) McElroy and Mrs. Timmy (Jeanine) Theriot five
brothers, Albert Andrew, Ovide, Camille and Donald LeBouef; two sisters,
Prilla Carter and Lynn Percle; 10 grandchildren; and five
great-grand-children.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Pellegrin LeBouef, his
parents, Albert J. and Agnes White LeBouef; one daughter, Jean Ann LeBouef;
four brothers, Etienne, Nolvin, Raymond and Daniel BeBouef, and one sister,
Brunella Pellegrin.
VAN RUTLEDGE JR.
Van Rutledge Jr., 78, a native of Houma and resident of Houston, died at
10:14 a.m. Wednesday, Feb.10, 1999.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at McCoy and
Harrison
Funeral Home in Houston. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Lilly
Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Houston.
He is survived by two sons, Cleveland "Lucky" Rutledge of Houma, and
Chester Rutledge of New Orleans; one brother, Calvin Rutledge of New Jersey;
and three sisters, Mrs. Leoland (Louise) Smith of Houston, Muriel Wallace and
Mrs. St Clair (Dorothy) Davis, both of Houma.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ona Mae Rutledge; his parents, Van
and Bertha Rutledge; and one sister, Hester Mae Rutledge.
He was retired and a member of Lilly Grove Missionary Baptist Church.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 13, 1999
CALVIN THERIOT
Calvin Joseph Theriot, 49, a naive of New Orleans and resident of Golden
Meadow, died Monday, Feb. 8, 1999.
A memorial service was held Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor
Catholic Church.
He is survived by his mother, Bernice Loupe Theriot; one son, Scotty
Theriot; daughter, Star Theriot; one brother, Paul Leto; and three
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jessie Paul Theriot.
He was a U. S. Marine Corps veteran.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COU
RIER, FEBRUARY 14, 1999
ALMA BRAUD
Alma Mary Maxwell Braud, 80, a native of New Orleans and resident of
Thibodaux, died at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Joseph
Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial
in the church cemetery.
She is survive
d by one son, Dr. Ellis D. Braud Jr.;three daughters,
Barbara Ann Adatto, Ellen Diane Tenney, and Alma Mary "Bonnie" Walters; one
brother, Gerard Maxwell; two sisters, Catherine Robin and Joan Florez; 12
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr.Ellis D. Braud Sr.; her
parents, John and Alma Fitzpatrick Maxwell; and two brothers, William and John
Maxwell.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart
Association, 220 Progress Boulevard, Suite B., Houma LA 70360.
JESSE CEDOTAL
Jesse James Cedotal, 20, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Gray, died
at 6:12 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral
time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A prayer service will be at, 1 p.m.
Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home Parlor, with burial in St. Bridget Cemetery.
He is survived by his fiancee, Ashl
ey Lynn White; his parents, Franklin
Joseph and Sally Oliver Cedotal Jr. of Gray; three brothers, Franklin Joseph
Cedotal III of Northport, Ala., Paul Anthony Cedotal of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and
David Andrew Cedotal of New Orleans; and four sisters, Dena Lynn Cedotal
Sullivan of Ocean Springs, Miss., Lisa Ann Cedotal Smith of Chacahoula,
Bernice Agatha Cedotal Folse of Schriever and Susan Ann Cedotal of Gray.
He was a welder for North American Shipyard.
CAROL DUFRENE
Carol Dufrene, 70, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Bayou
Gauche, died at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb.12, 1999.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. John the
Baptist Church. Religious services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the church,
with burial in Sunset Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Hazel Deroche Dufrene; two sons, Carel
Dufrene Jr. and Gregory Dufrene; two daughters, Angie D. Perkins and April D.
Dufrene; two brothers, James and Wayne Dufrene; one sister, Priscilla D.
Breaux; 10 grand-children and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Bertha Dufrenia
Dufrene; and two grandchildren.
FRANCIS ELLINGTON
Francis H. Ellington, 67, a native of Camden, Ark., and resident of Houma,
died at 7:40 a.m. Sa
turday, Feb, 13, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday at Falgout Funeral Home
Chapel. She will be transferred to Nelson's Chapel of the Springs Funeral
Home, 70 Fings Highway, Eureka Springs, Ark., 72632. The funeral home can be
reached at 1-501-253-8927.
She is survived by her husband, Harry Ellington; two sons, James Ellington
of Houma and Michael Ellington of Mandeville; one daughter, Gloria Youngstrom
of Pensacola, Fla.; one brother, Davie Hughes of little Rock, Ark.; one aunt,
Berta B. Amerson of Overton, Texas; and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, L. S. and Myrtle Amerson
Hughes.
FRANCIS LAROSE JR
Francis George Larose Jr., 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at
2:20 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 1999.
Graveside services were scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Magnolia
Cemetery.
He is survived by his former wife, Patsy Ruth Henry Larose of Houma; two
sons, Brian W. Larose of Houma and Mark W. Larose of LaPlace; one daughter,
Leigh A. Larose of Houma', two sisters, Marion Larose Dupont of Houma and
Barbara Jean Carter of Henderson, Texas; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis George Sr. and Alva
Levee Wright Larose.
He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He was also a member of
the
Sons of the American Revolution and Sons of the Confederate Veterans.
ALCEE PIERCE
Alcee N. "Tom" Pierce, 77, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:58
p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 1999.
Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and
from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass
will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Adela Lafont Pierce; five sons, Arthur,
Curtis, Jessel, Bryant and Patton Pierce; two daughters, Priscilla Pierce
Trahan and Mona Pierce Danos; three sisters, Bernice Pierce Lerille, Gertie
Pierce Gentry and Bessie Pierce Dufrene; 16 grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Syres Pierce and Elucia
Terrebonne Pierce; two brothers, Nessie Pierce Sr. and Milton Pierce; and one
grandchild, Sarah Monica Pierce.
He was a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of the American
Legion and V.F.W., a past member of Knights of Columbus and a member of the
Board of Directors of the Cut Off Senior Citizens.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 15, 1999
CLAUDE CARLOS
Claude E. Carlos, 76, a native of Houma and resident of Metairie
, died
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at La Mano
Canno Falow Funeral Home in Metairie. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at
the funeral home.
He is survived by his wife, Rose Scorsone Carlos of Metairie; two
(daughters, Mrs. Brian (Tina) Lawrence of Baton Rouge, and Mrs. Guy (Melba)
Zebrick of Memphis, Tenn.; five brothers, Roy and Guy Carlos, both of Belle
Chase, Reuben and Eugene Carlos, both of New Orleans, and Donald Carlos of
Houma; four sisters, Mrs. Laddie (Joyce) Whiteman of Cataldo, Idaho, Mrs.Vic
(Lucille) Spivey of Loris, S.C., Mrs. Paul (Claire) Macklin of Foxworth,
Miss.,
and Mrs. Ernest (Iris) Pitre of Houma; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Celina Bergeron Carlos; and
his parents, Edward and Olga Poirrier Carlos.
He was a retired U.S. Navy World War II veteran.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may, be made to the Cancer Society.
IRMA DUPLANTIS
Irma Martha Duplantis, 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of
Luling, died at 6:25 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and
from 8:30 am. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. We
dnesday at the church, with burial in St Francis de
Sales Cemetery No. 2.
She is survived by many nieces and nephews; and a number of great nieces
and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Caliste Alexis and Edna Daspit
Duplantis Sr.; three brothers, Joseph O'Neil, John Dudley and Caliste Alexis
Duplantis Jr.; one sister, Marie Elise Duplantis; and one nephew.
She was a retired secretary for the Department of Education and a
graduate of Louisiana State University.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Metropolitan
Hospice, 1221 South Clearview Parkway, Jefferson, LA 70121.
CHARLES GUILLOT SR.
Charles Joseph Guillot Sr., 56, a native of Montegut and resident of
Houma, died at 5:20 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 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, Rose Terrebonne Guillot; one son, Charles J.
Guillot Jr. and wife, Angie; two daughters, Rebecca and Charlotte Guillot; two
brothers, Elie Guillot and Roy Boudreaux Jr.; two sisters, Rosalie Blanchard
and Lillan Guillot; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death b
y his parents, Leonard and Laura Ledet Guillot;
and one sister, Marie Guillot.
He was a retired employee of Crochet Boat Company and a member of
Woodmen of the World.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 16, 1999
EUNA ARCEMENT
Euna Boudreaux Arcement, 92, a native and resident of Labadieville, died
at 11:20 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Mass will be at 11 a. m.
Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial in the
church cemetery.
She is survived by three sons, Amery, Edward and Lawrence "LJ."
Arcement Jr.; one brother, Paul Boudreaux; seven grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence A. Arcement; her
parents, Alphonse and Marie Hebert Boudreaux; seven brothers, Theodule,
Charles, George, Claude, Ellis, Ambroise and Pierre Boudreaux; one sister,
Lydia Boudreaux; and one grandson, Kurt Arcement.
MARGUERITE BERRY
Marguerite "Peggy" Pentecost Berry, 70, a native of Greenwood, Miss.,
and resident of H
ouma, died at 6:05 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 1999.
No funeral services are scheduled at this time.
She is survived by one brother, Robert Towns Sayle of Greenwood; and
one twin sister, Patricia Case of Long Beach, Miss.
She was preceded in death by herhusband Marion Gordon Berry; and her
parents, Edward and Mable Humphries Pentecost.
She was a greeter at Wal-Mart.
EBREAUX DARDAR
Ebreaux "Unkle Joe" Dardar, 79, a native and resident of Golden Meadow,
died at 5:15 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 1999.
Visitation will be from 4 to 19 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow,
with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.
He is survived by his companion, Rita Dantin; five sons, James,
Michael, Stanburg, Louis and Ebreaux Dardar Jr.; two stepsons, Nolan and
Dudley Dantin Jr.; two daughters, Juliet Gaspard and Lydia Serigny; one
stepdaughter, Judy Freciette; three brothers, Michael, Lincoln and Victor
Dardar; one sister, Margaret Dardar; 27 grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren;
29 great-grandchildren; and 19 step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lydia Billiot Dardar; his parents,
Victor and Alida Billiot
Dardar; one step-daughter, Mary Dantin; five
brothers, Raymond, Xavier, Rornan, David and Alexson Dardar; one sister; Alice
Billiot; one great-granddaughter; and one step-great-grandson.
He was a retired trapper and fisherman and a parishioner of Our Lady of
Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
MARY FAYETTE
Mary Ann Fayette, 63, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:38 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 15, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home
and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Norman Fayette; three sons, Jerry,
Ronald and Donald Gautreaux, all of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Maurice
(Margaret) Prosperie and Mrs. James (Norma) Bonvillain, both of Houma; one
brother, Ernest A. Liner of Houma; one sister, Genevieve Gomez of Jefferson;
10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney Joseph and Leonise
Arceneaux Scott; one son, David Gautreaux; and one grandchild.
CLYDE HEBERT SR.
Clyde Joseph Hebert Sr., 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at
2:40 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph
Co-Cathedral.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Delta Fremin Hebert; one son, Clyde Joseph
Hebert Jr.; three daughters, Patsy H. McLendon, Elaine H. Dupre and Wanda H.
Wawrose; 12 grand-children; two step-grandchildren; and 11
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John C. and Lena Fields Hebert;
one brother, Karl Charles "PeeWee" Hebert Sr.; and one sister, Beryl
Evangeline Hebert.
He was a retired member of Protector No. 2 Fire Company, a member of
Woodmen of the World and a parishioner of St Joseph Co-Cathedral.
PAUL NAQUIN
Paul Joseph Naquin, 80, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 11:50
a.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in
Sacred Heart Cemetery in Montegut.
He is survived by one son, Larry Naquin of Houma; two daughters, Mrs.
Carroll (Sally) LeBeouf of Houma, and Mrs. Jerry (Melissa) Thibodaux of
Poirite-aux-Chenes; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Leola Price Naquin; his parents,
Olean and Emly Bourg Naquin; four sisters, Mrs. William Naquin (Rose)
Wallace, Mrs. James (Rita) Marlin, Mrs. Louis (Beula) Price and Annie Naquin;
and one great-granddaughter, Heather Nicole Charpentier.
He was a retired electrician for Acadian Shipyard, a U.S. Army World War
II veteran, a member of the American Legion and a parishioner of Sacred Heart
Catholic Church.
FRANCES SMITH
Frances Arceneaux Smith, 81, a native of Bourg and resident of Mansfield,
died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999.
Vigil services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in
Mansfield. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday atUnion Springs
Cemetery in Converse.
She is survived by three sons, Roger Smith and wife, Loretta, of San
Antonio, Texas, Glen Smith of Shreveport, and Frank Smith and wife, Jeanne, of
Mansfield; eight grandchildren; and three great-grand-children.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Murry Smith; her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Camille Arceneaux; one infant daughter; five brothers, Whitney,
Camille, Emile, Maurice and Elmo Arceneaux; and one sister, Theresa Arceneaux.
She was a member of the Altar Society and a parishioner of St.
Joseph Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made to the Alzheimer's
Association.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 17, 1999
LOUISE BER
Louise Picou Ber, 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:15
p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 1999.
Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph
Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at the church,
with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Sheard J. Ber; one son, Sheard A Ber,
M.D.; two brothers, Charleston and Floyd D. Picou; one sister, Rosealie Mire;
five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Rosa Naquin Picou;
and two sisters, Laura Mae Coignet and Jeanne Lasseigne.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the E.D. White
Foundation.
MABEL CHAUVIN
Mabel Engeron Chauvin, 94, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma,
died at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
timeThursday at Chauvin Funeral Home.Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the
funeral home, with burial in St.Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
She is survived by three sons, Roy Sr.,
Bert Sr. and Emery Chauvin Sr.,
all of Houma; two brothers, Thaddeus Engeron of New Orleans, and Virgil
Engeron of New York; one sister, Edith Engeron Robinson of California; 11
grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Chauvin; her parents,
Philogene and Aurelia Boudreaux Engeron; and one sister, Edovia Jane
Engeron Aicklen.
She was a retired schoolteacher for the Terrebonne Parish School Board, a
member of Catholic Daughters of America, a member of the RetiredTeacher's
Association of Terrebonne Parish and a parishioner of St. Gregory Cathol
ic
Church.
GARY DOMANGUE
Gary Philip Domangue, 65, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died
at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb.17, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home
and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass
will be at 10:30 a.m..Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de
Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine Blanchard Domangue of Houma, two
sons, Mark and Rhett Domangue, both of Waco, Texas; one stepson, Hilary
Domangue of Houma; four daughters, Patti D. Crochett of Destrehan, Jody D.
Miller of Satsuma, Ala., Sherri D. McNab of Wac
o, and Tara D. Kenny of Marlin,
Texas; one stepdaughter, Jennifer Domangue of Orlando, Fla.; two brothers,
Clayton and Richard Domangue, both of Houma; four sisters, Ramona D. Lirette
and Elaine D. Coglaiti, both of Houston, Marian D. Weisheit and Gafl D.
Michel, both of Houma; 20 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gervais and Adele Bergeron
Domangue; one brother, Earl Domangue; and one grandson, Brett Percle.
He was a retired dispatcher for Texaco, a U.S. Army veteran and a
parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American I
Cancer Society.
CLYDE FOLSE SR.
Clyde Joseph Folse Sr., 59, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died
Monday, Feb. 15, 1999.
Visitation will be from to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday
at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands, with burial in the church
cemetery.
He is survived by two sons, Michael Anthony and Clyde Joseph Folse Jr.;
one daughter, Marie Folse Rome; one sister, Gloria Folse Cortez; and six
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Miller Folse; and his
parents, Sidney and L
ouise Tregle Folse.
He was a member of Des Allemands Volunteer Fire Department.
JEANNE GIROIR
Jeanne Thibodeaux Giroir, 88, a native of Plattenville and resident of
Paincourtvflle, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Assumption
Catholic Church in Plattenville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Gerald Giroir and wife, Janet of
Napoleonville; one daughter, Rosalie Giroir Clement of Baton Rouge; two
sisters, Rosa Thibodeaux of Plattenville, and Celine Simoneaux of Baton
Rouge; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Joseph Giroir; her
parents, Emile and Rachel Templet Thibodeaux; three brothers, Luke, Andre and
Frank Thibodeaux; and one sister, Anaise Thibodeaux.
MARY PELLEGRIN
Mary "Lona" Boudreaux Pellegrin, 69, a native and resident of Terrebonne
Parish, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Thursday at Samart Funeral Home.Contact the funeral home at 872-9685 for
funeral time Thursday.
She is survived by five sons, Eugene P., David P., Randy L. and James J.
Pelleg
rin Sr., all of Houma, and Mark A. Pellegrin of Chacahoula; two
daughters, Lila M. Ledet and Bonnie A. P. Arceneaux, both of Houma; two
brothers, Joe Boudreaux of Gray, and Robin Boudreaux of Houma; five sisters,
Veronica Authement and Connie Guy, both of Chauvin, Quida Breaux of Houma,
Alice Bourg of Bayou Blue and Mary Lou Breaux of Braxton, Miss.; 17
grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie J. Pellegrin; her
parents, Harry and Lucille Luke Boudeaux; one daughter, Darlene C. Pellegrin;
three brothers, Ray, Eulis, and Lonnie Boudreaux; and three sisters,
Bernadette and Shirley Boudreaux and Joyce Breaux.
JOREATHA TAYLOR
Joreatha Taylor, 96, a native of Cotton Plant, Ark., and resident off
Houma, died at 6:25 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999.
Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday at Gertrude Geddes
Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home.
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Thursday at First Corinthian Baptist
Church.
Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in
New Rising Sun Cemetery.
She is survived by one brother, Daniel Powell Sr. of Cotton Plant.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David Taylor; and her mother,
Ella Hawkins Powell.
She was a member of First Corinthian Baptis
t Church.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 18, 1999
OCTAVIE CHERAMIE
Octavie Gisclair Leonard Cheramie, 92, a native and resident of Golden
Meadow, died at 4:59 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of
Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday
at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, Clifton "Keke" Leonard and Neddy Cheramie;
one daughter, Earline Cheramie; one sister, Augusta G. Hebert; 10
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Rene Leonard, her second
husband, Louis Cheramie; her parents, Benett and Victoria Toups Gisclair; one
son, Raymond Leonard; one daughter, Rosemarie Leonard; eight brothers,
Emilien, Sam, Polecar, Octave, Isaac, August, Calad and Benett Gisclair Jr.;
and one sister, Victoria Encalade.
She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
DWAYNE GUIDRY
Dwayne "Cigar" Guidry, 37, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin,
died at 3:10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Friday at the K
nights Columbus Hall in Chauvin.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin,
with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his parents, Redel Guidry and Lucy Lirette Green; one
son, Dwayne Guidry Jr.; four brothers, Clark, Jeremie and Jacob Guidry and
Jimmy Hargrove; and two sisters, Lori Hargrove and Belinda Cessna.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Redel Guidry Jr. and John
Hargrove Jr.
He was a parishioner of St. JosephCatholic Church.
FLORA HOFFMANN
Flora Adams Hoffmann, 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at
7:29 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at
St. Genevieve Catholic Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Clive "C.J." Hoffmann Jr.; one daughter,
Peggy. Hoffmann Cancienne; three sisters, Thelma Brace, Elma Pearson and
Vivian A. Fenza; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clive J. Hoffmann Sr.; her
parents, Clerfe P. and Meotile Guillot Adams; one brother, Leslie M. Adams;
one sister, Eula Potter; one grandson, Thad P. Hoffmann.
JASPER LECOMP
TE
Jasper Joseph LeCompte, 66, a native of New Orleans and resident of
Houma, died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.17, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. funeral time
Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St.
Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by one son, Scott LeCompte of Houma; two daughters,
Mrs. Paul (Terry) Fincher and Mrs. Gordon (Toni) Hebert of Houma; one
brother, David LeCompte of Houma; three, sisters, Elodie Rodrigue and Delores
Tatum, both of Houma, and Mrs. Gilbert (Gloria)Scott of Chauvin; and eight
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Ann Bergeron LeCompte,
his parents, Harris and Rose Marie Pitre LeCompte; and o
ne grandchild, Jamie
Fincher.
He was a bus driver for the Terrebonne Parish Schbol Board for 27 years, a
U.S. Air Force Korean War veteran, and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata
Catholic Church.
HELEN WALKER
Helen Gobert Walker, 94, a native of Lafourche Parish and former resident
of Houma, died in Lockport at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 17, 1999.
Graveside services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, at St. Joseph
Cemetery in Thibodaux.
She is survived by one nephew; and four nieces.
She was preceded in de
ath by her husband, Louis Walker; her parents,
Joseph and Amy Ordoyne Gobert; and five brothers, O'Neil, Wallace and Walter
Gobert and George Savoie.
CORRECTIONS
Information provided by the funeral home for Wednesday's Courier
omitted two relatives of Mabel Engeron Chauvin. She is survived by one half
brother, Lloyd Engeron of Hammond; and one half sister, Betty Engeron Livings
of Mobile, Ala.
Information provided by the funeral home for Wednesday's Courier
gave incorrect names for two relatives of Gary Philip Domangue. He is survived
by his daughter, Patti Domangue Crockett of Destrehan; and his sister, Elaine
Domangue Coglaiti of Redding, Calif.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 19, 1999
DOUGLAS BIAS SR.
Douglas Bias Sr., 43, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Raceland,
died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Kennedy Funeral
Home in Raceland. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral
home, with burial in Morris Town Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine Bias of Raceland; his mother,
Sarah Bias of Raceland;. one son, Douglas Bias Jr. of Houma; one stepson,
Marcus Ingram of Raceland;
one daughter, Shenika Bias of Raceland;two
stepdaughters, Ieasha and Sheena Ingram, both of Raceland; four brothers,
Junius Bias III of LasVegas, Frank Bias of New Orleans, Arthur Bias of New
Iberia and Carter J Bias Sr of Raceland; four sisters, Winnie L and Leona
Bias, both of Raceland, Alberta L Bias of New Orleans and Debra Carter of
Napoleonville.
He was preceded in death by his father, Junius Bias II; and one
sister, Shirley B. Caldwell.
LEARTHER BURKHALTER
Learther Burkhalter, 59, a native of Franklinton and resident of New
Orleans, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Fairview
Baptist Church in New Orleans. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday
at the church, with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery in New Orleans.
He is survived by his wife, Lois Diles Burkhalter of New Orleans; two
sons, David and Stephen Burkhalter, both of New Orleans; and one daughter,
Bobie Burkhalter Duplessis of New Orleans.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nearther and Ola Mae Wilson
Burkhalter.
He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in New Orleans.
MARIO DEGEORGE
Mario "George" DeGeorge, 93, a native of Philadelphia, Pa., and resident
of Houma, died at 2:40 p.m. Wednesday,
Feb.17, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6- to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in
Houma and from 10:30 a.m. to, funeral time Saturday at Coteau Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be at 1p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in
Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray.
He is survived by his wife, Beatrice"Bette' DeGeorge; four sons, Daniel
K., Christopher M. and Wayne Patrick DeGeorge, all of Houma, and David F.
DeGeorge of Houston; one daughter, Mrs. Michael (Linda Susan) Norton of
Houma; and 11 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carmen and Marion Menacelli
DeGeorge; six brothers, Joe, John, Charles, Carl, Freddie and Thomas DeGeorge;
and three sisters, Lillian Hannah, Mary Acosta and Margie Petenelli.
He was a retired self-employed appliance repairman, a U.S. Army veteran
and a member of Coteau Baptist Church.
GEORGE ELLIOT
George Robert Elliot, 58, a native of New Orleans and resident of Chauvin,
died at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb.18, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and
from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass
will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph
Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Alice May Duplantis Elliot of Chauvin; his
moth
er, Shirley Berrigan Elliot of Jefferson; two sons, Kevin James Elliot of
Houma, and Robert Paul Elliot of San Diego; three daughters, Kari Lynn E.
Carter of Thibodaux, Denise Ann E. Burke of Stone Mountain, Ga., and Enola
Frances Elliot of Chauvin; three brothers, Norval Francis Elliot Jr. of New
Orleans, Darryl Elliot of LaPlace, and Keith Elliot of Jefferson; two sisters,
Karen E. Meche of Metairie, and Shirley E. Pecoraro of LaPlace; and 11
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Norval Francis Elliot Sr.; and his
grandparents, Francis B. and Enola Elliot, and Thomas George and Letitia
Berrigan.
He was a fishing tool supervisor for Baker Oil Tools, a U.S. Navy veteran,
a member of Alcoholics Anonymous and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic
Church.
CLAUDE FENWICK JR..
Claude Arthur Fenwick Jr., 64, a native of Los Angeles, Calif., and
resident of Bourg, died at 12:15 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999.
Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A
memorial service will be Saturday at the funeral home. Contact the funeral
home at 868-2536 for funeral time.
He is survived by his wife, Ethel Marie Buquet Fenwick of Bourg; two
sons, Philip and William Fenwick, both of Las Vegas; one stepson, Mike Armetta
of Dunnsville, Va.; two daug
hters, Michelle "Mickey" Ellis of Dunnsville and
Cathy Lynn Fenwick of Las Vegas; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Myrtle Fenwick Sr.
He was a retired regional manager for GTE.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart
Association, Peter Bourgeois Jr., Terrebonne Parish Memorial Gifts, 501 Buena
Vista Blvd., Houma, LA 70360.
JOSEPH HEBERT JR.
Joseph Nelo "Jan" Hebert Jr. 86, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma,
died at 3:18 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Ann
Catholic Church. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in
the church cemetery.
He is survived by one son, Joseph Nelo Hebert III of Philadelphia, Pa.,
two daughters, Mary Ellen Siener of Philadelphia, and Mary Jane Lawrence Lane
of New Orleans; one brother, Elbert "Dudy" Hebert of Bourg; one sister, Anne
Marie Smith of Bourg; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Nelo and Daisy Picou
Hebert; and four brothers, Earl Ruble"Pasla", Junius "Jimmy" and Edred"Pit"
Hebert.
He was the retired owner of Blue Ribbon Steaks, a U.S. Army World War
II veteran, a charter member of t
he Krewe of Houmas Carnival Club, an honorary
member of the Houma Elks Lodge and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church.
DEDRICK HOUK JR.
Dedrick "Rick" Houk Jr., 49, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3
p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5:30 to 10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. to
funeral time Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Thibodaux. Funeral
services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the St.
John the Evangelist Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie Bergeron Houk; his mother, Gladys P.
Houk; one son, Dedrick S. Houk III; one daughter, Britany Lynn Houk; one
brother, Randolph R. Houk; and two sisters, Nancy Houk Ledet and Patricia A.
Houk.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dedrick S. Houk Sr.
He was an employee of T.D. Williamson, Inc., a U.S. Navy veteran and a
mem
ber of First Presbyterian Church.
JESSE JAMES
Jessie James, 43, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died at
9:20 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Magnolia United Methodist
Church in Thibodaux. Religious services will be at 8 p.m. today at the
church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with
burial in Blue Lilly Ce
metery.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria Miller James of Houma; one son, Travis
James of Houma; his parents, Amelia Marie Sims and Dalton Tracy James Sr.,
both of Schriever; 11 brothers, Donald, Randy, Harry, Kenneth, Keith, Elroy
and Dalton James Jr., all of Thibodaux, Eugene Neville of Thibodaux, Derrick
Joseph of Thibodaux, and Frank and Jerome James, both of Houma; and seven
sisters, Joyce James Gage, Cindy James, Valerie Anderson and Calamity James
Willis, all of Thibodaux, Vera Joseph Thompson of Labadieville, Audrey Mae
James of Milwaukee, Wis., and Alberta Joseph of San Diego, Calif.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry and Ethel Rounds
Joseph, and Tommy and Estelle James; and three sisters, Barbara Ann, Vanessa
and Pamela James.
JANIE PRIMEAUX
Janie Tschiler Primeaux, 39, a native of Phoenix, Ariz., and resident of
Bayou L'Ourse, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999.
A memorial service will be at I p.m. Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home in
Thibodaux.
She is survived by her husband, Paul Wesley Primeaux; her parents,
Raymond and Ida Armstrong Tschilar; one son, James W. Primeaux; and two
daughters, Heather and Helena Primeaux..
HOSEA STEWART SR.
Hosea Stewart Sr., 91, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resid
ent of'
Jeffersonville, Ind., died Friday, Feb.12, 1999.
Funeral services were Monday at Wesley United Methodist Church in
Jeffersonville. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Houston
Memorial Garden in Houston, Texas.
He is survived by his first wife, Lena Malbrough of Houston; one son,
Hosea Stewart Jr. of Pairland, Texas; one daughter, Yvonne S. Martin of
Jeffersonville; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Antoine and Racheal Stewart;
five brothers, Edward, Isaac, Irvin, Noble and Leonard Stewart; and three
sisters, Louise Baker, Ollie Harding and Lillian Picou.
He was a retired insurance agent for Gertrude Geddes Willis life Insurance
Company.
EVELYN TROSCLAIR
Evelyn "Tieve" Rodrigue Trosclair, 89, a native of Chackbay and resident
of Thibodaux, died at 2:05 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of
Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her brother, Daniel Rodrigue; two sisters, Celine R.
Richoux and Mercedes R Carmadelle; three grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husba
nd, Dohen Trosclair; her parents,
L'Amis Archange and Aime R. Rodrigue; and one son, Curtis Joseph Troselair.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 20, 1999
JIMMY PEACOCK
Jimmy Lee Peacock, 45, a native of Quincy, Fla., and resident of Galliano,
died at 7:17 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999.
A memorial service was scheduled for 1 p.m. today at the Old La 1 Bridge
on Grand Isle.
He is survived by his mother, Lois Odom of Perry, Fla; two sisters, Jan
Anderson and Diane Gunter, both of Perry; and many nieces and nephews.
He was a boat captain in the shipping industry.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 21, 1999
ADAM BELANGER
Adam J. Belanger, 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg,
died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, 1999.
Visitation will be from noon to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until 9:30
a.m. Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday
at St Ann Catholic Church in Bourg, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Dorthy Himel Belanger; two daughters, Carolyn
A. Dehart and Cheryl A Dehart; two brothers, Norman and Felix Belanger, one
sister, Theresa Jeffery; eight grandchildren, 15 great
-grandchildren, and one
great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his, parents, Wallace and Elva Bourgeois
Belanger; five sisters, Earline Savoie, Bernice Dupre, Elsie Marcel, Jeanette
Ledet and Ethel Cadiere.
He was a Catholic.
ALFRED BOURGEOIS
Alfred J. Bourgeois, 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday,
Feb. 19,1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in
Thibodaux and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral
in Thibodaux.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
He is survived by two sons, Ronald and his wife, Jean Bourgeois and
Alfred and his wife, Robin Bourgeois; one daughter, Bonnie Bourgeois; four
sisters, Shirley Guillot, Lou Ella Hernandez, Elvie Levron and Elsie Hawks;
five grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Roger Bourgeois; his parents,
Alfred and Aline Ledet Bourgeois; and one brother, Olden Bourgeois.
He was a board member of Krewe of Cleophas, a member of Woodmen of
the World, a member of St. Joseph Usher Society and a member of American
Legion Post II.
ETHEL FISHER
Ethel Parks Fisher, 66, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9:05
p.m. Frida
y, Feb. 19, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Hilary
Catholic Church.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St Marys
Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Fredrick 0. Fisher; two sons, Fredrick 0.
Fisher III and John Fisher; one daughter, Kathleen Hingle; one brother, O'Neil
Parks; two sisters, Elsie Rabalais and Linda Badeaux; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Eusebe and Victorie Dowouis
Parks; one brother, Jimmy Parks; and one sister, Rosa Morgan.
She was a parishioner of St Hilary Catholic Church.
ETHLYN GUIDROZ
Ethlyn "Pansy" Gautreaux Guidroz, 84, a native and resident of Schriever,
died at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999.
Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral
Home.
Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel, with
burial in St. Joseph Cemetery inThibodaux.
She is survived by two sons, Richard and Terry Guidroz; one daughter,
Judith Higginbotham; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard S. Guidroz Jr.; her
parents, James E. and Bernice Bertrand Gautreaux Sr.; and two grandchildren,
Jason Guidroz and Brandon Gray.
In lieu of flowers, donati
ons to your favorite charity are preferred.
JOHNNY MATTHEWS
Johnny Matthews, 81, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of
Houma, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999.
Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday at Gertrude Geddes
Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be at 8
p.m. Monday at Residence Baptist Church. Dismissal services will be at 11
a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Union Benevelont Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Gertrude Willis Matthews; one son, Howard
Matthews of Columbia, S.C.; one daughter, Rose Washington of Franklin; one
brother, Clarence Matthews of Houma; three sisters, Beatrice Matthews, Lillian
Fitch and Hazel Boykin all of Houma; and one grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Priscilla Matthews;
three brothers, Clifford, Robert and Cleveland Matthews; and one sister, Sadie
Theriot. He served in the Army and was a member of Residence Baptist Church.
ANTOINETTE SCHE
XNAYDER
Antoinette Falgoust Schexnayder, 80, a native and resident of Vacherie,
died at 7:10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 1999.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until funeral time Monday at Our Lady of
Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at 4 p.m. Monday at the
church, with burial in
the church cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, Gerard "Jerry" and Alfred Schexnayder; three
daughters, Carrabelle Scotton, Rose Pipes and Claire Delatte; two sisters,
Olive Ramirez and Pearl Delatte; 15 grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Simon Schexnayder; her
parents, Gerard and Amelia Becnel Falgous; one daughter, Mary Ann
Schexnayder; one brother, Nuna Falgous; and one sister, Florance Becnel.
DANO SIMON
Dano Paul Simon, 96, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 6:40 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 19, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a. m. until funeral time Monday at Our Lady of
Peace in Vacherie.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
He is survived by two daughters, Eirna S. Becnel and Mary Lou S. Cortez;
one sister, Annette S. St. Pierre; 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren
and four great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona Granier Simon; his parents,
Ruffin and Herminie Falgoust Simon; one son, Thomas Simon; and one
granddaughter, Glenda Becnel Kraemer.
RAYMOND STONE
Raymond J. Stone, 75, a resident of Houma, died at 2:55 p.m. Friday, Feb.
19, 1999.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday
at Samart Funeral Home in
Bayou Blue.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Stone; three sons, Raymond, R J. and
Robert Stone; one daughter, Connie S. Courville; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Margaret Downey
Stone and six siblings.
He was owner and operator of 606 Club, served in the U.S. Navy and was
a former member of Fraternal Order of Police.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 22, 1999
DARRELL ANDERSON
Darrell Lee "Bubba"Anderson, 18, a native and resident of Houma, died
Monday, Feb. 22, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Maria ImmacoIata
Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
He is survived by his parents,Willard and Bridget St. Martin, and Dwight
and Stevette Anderson; his grandparents, Irving "Blackie" and Bush "Bebe"
Freeman; his godparents, Bob Harrigal and Charlotte Freeman; and two brothers,
Christian Anderson and Dillon St. Martin.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Darrell Lee and Alice
Tripeke Anderson.
He was a member of the senior class of '99 at Terrebonne High School and
a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may, be
made to Louisiana Organ
Procurement Agency, 3501North Causeway Suite 940, Metairie, LA 70002.
MARGIE CADLE
Margie Ruth O'Neal Cadle, 84, a native of Collins, Miss., and resident of
Houma, died at 4:50 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m.Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at
1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park
Cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, James Kangers of Chula Vista, Calif., and
Raymond C. Kangers of Asheville, N.C.; two daughters, Mrs. Stephen(Maryann
C.) Lemmons of Houma, and Mrs. Michael (Lisa) Autin of Houston; 11
grandchildren; one step-grandchild; eight great-grandchildren; and three
step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Cadle; her parents,
Joseph and Eleanor Russell O'Neal; and two brothers, Clarence and Eurah
O'Neal.
She was a homemaker and retired apartment owner.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's
Association, 919 North Michigan Ave.,Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60611-1676.
STERLING CHAISSON
Sterling Valerie Chaisson, 82, a native of Montegut and resident of
Houma, died at 9:38 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21,
1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral
time Tuesday at Chaisson Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1
p.m. Tuesday at St. Gregory Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de
Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Zeringue Chaisson; two sons, John
Wayne and Matthew Mark Chaisson, both of Houma; three daughters, Mrs.
Robert (Patricia Gayle) Lawrence and Mrs. Barry (Jackie) Harper, both of
Houma, and Mrs. Richard (Susan) Chauvin of Chackbay; two sisters, Mrs. Carroll
(Lela) Sigur and Mrs. Anthony (Argentina) Guidry, both of Houma; 12
grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded by his parents, Dovie Joseph and Rebecca Bergeron; one
son, Gregory James Chaisson; four brothers, Anthony "Tony", Johnny, Edward
and Leslie Chaisson, two sisters, Lois Chaisson and Mrs. Willis (Rena)
Blanchard; and one grandson, Jude Chaisson.
He was a retired purchasing agent and cook for Texaco after 45 years,
treasurer of the Terrebonne Parish Sesquicentennial in 1972, a board member of
Texaco Credit Union in Houma, past president of Texaco Credit Union, past
president and member of the board of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, a
fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus, a Grand Knight for two years
for the St. Gregory Council No.6170 Knights
of Columbus and a parishioner and
eucharistic minister of St. Gregory Catholic Church.
JOHNNY CRISPINO
Johnny Crispino, 89, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:41 a. m.
Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral
Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St.
Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by two sons, Joseph and John Ray Crispino, both of Houma;
two daughters, Mrs. Robert (JoAnn) Thompson and Mrs. Philip (Loretta)
Delaune, both of Houma; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Galasso Crispino; his
parents, Joseph and Josephine Rae Crispino; and one grandchild, Sharon
Thompson.
He was a retired supervisor for the Louisiana State Department of Motor
Vehicles, a former Louisiana State Trooper of Troop C in Franklin,
Franklin Volunteer Fire Chief for five years, Director of Teen Town
Dance at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Houma for 10 years, member of St
Joseph's Italian Society, a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus
and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral.
HERMAN DUFRENE
Herman J. Dufrene, 81, a native of Gheens and resident of G
alliano, died
at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 am. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph
Catholic Church in Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church,
with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Alice St Germain Dufrene; one daughter, Anna
Dufrene Adams; four brothers, Nora, Warren, Loney and Walter Dufrene; one
sister, Dorothy Dufrene Cheramie; four grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Diet and Edna Breaux Dufrene;
and one brother, Gilbert Dufrene.
He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
GERTRUCE DUPRE
Gertrude LeBouef Dupre, 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident
of Montegut, died at 7:22 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m to funeral
Tuesday at the Montegut Fire Station. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sacred
Heart Catholic Church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, Henry Dupre of Lockport, and Norman Dupre
of Chauvin; three daughters, Mrs. Wallace (Anna Lee) Rodrigue and Mrs. Me
lton
(Victoria) Nettleton Jr., both of Montegut and Mrs. Charles (Rosie Lee) Hope
of Monroe; four brothers, Irvin and Horace LeBoeuf, both of Montegut and
Raymond and
Alton J. LeBoeuf Sr., both of Chauvin; four sisters, Della L.
Naquin and Velma L Molinere, both of Montegut, Cecile L Dupre of
Pointe-aux-Chenes, and Sylvia L LeBouef of Chauvin; 22 grandchildren; and 30
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Joseph Dupre; her
parents, Elie and Emma Josephine Dupre LeBouef, one son, Carroll J. Dupre;
three brothers, Lorice, Leroy and Alvin LeBouef, one sister, Lucina L Neil;
and four grandchildren, Melissa and Richard Turner Jr., Jessie Rodrigue and
Chad Roddy.
She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
BILLY HITT
Billy Wilson Hitt, 71, a native of Fornfelt Mo., and resident of Houma,
died at 8:50 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Jane Frances Chauvin Hitt; one son, Phil Lance
Hitt of Houma; three daughters, Billie Boudreaux and Bobbie Bice, both of
Houma, and Gina Hitt of New Orleans; one brother, Lawson Hitt of Raceland;
one sister, Verbia Smith of Pontiac, Mich.; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert J
ackson and Celia Ann
Harrington Hitt; one brother, Paul Hitt and one sister, Ella Potter.
He was a retired barge captain for McDermott and a Mason and Shriner of
Unity Lodge No. 267.
SYLVESTER PARKER JR.
Sylvester Parker Jr., 79, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:20
p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Dularge Community Baptist
Church. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church.
Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial
in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his former wife, Ophelia Parker of Houma; three sons,
Bruce L, Allen and Sylvester Parker III, all of Houma; six daughters, Belinda
and Melvina Williams, Veronica Parker, Vanessa Walker, Barbara Jones and
Sylvia Richardson, all of Houma; three brothers, James and the Rev. Gilbert
Parker, both of Houma, and the Rev. Earl Parker of Sanford, Fla.; four
sisters, Doris Parker 'and Rosemary Thomas, both of Houma, and Alma Jean
Pittman and Julia Parker, both of Houston; 27 grandchildren; and 31
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Viola Newton
Parker Sr.; one brother, Larry Parker; and two sisters, Leona Jones and
Theresa Parker.
He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran and a member of Dularge
Community Baptist Church.
LORINA PELLEGRIN
Lorina Leonard Pellegrin, 93, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2
a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time today at St.
Francis de Sales Cathedral.
Mass was scheduled for 10 am. today at the church, with burial in Garden
of Memories Cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Ray Adam Pellegrin of Houma; three
daughters, Genevieve P. Hedspeth, Yvonne P. Wilson and Sylvia P. Boudreaux,
all of Houma; two brothers, Harry J. and N. Vincent Leonard, both of Houma;
one sister, Rose Marie L. Malone of Harvey; 11 grandchildren; 14
great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Adam Pellegrin; her
parents, Estive Ellis and Josephine Marie Trahan Leonard; one brother, Easton
Leonard; one sister, Eva Leonard Bennett and two grandchildren, Leslie and
Mark Boudreaux.
She was a self-employed seamstress, a past president of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales
Cathedral.
WHITNEY RICHARD
Whitney Paul Richard, infant, was stillborn on Sunday, Feb. 21,1999.
Graveside services were scheduled for 3 p.m. today at St. Mary's
Cemetery in Raceland
.
He is survived by his parents; Barry and Tina Matherne Richard; his
paternal grandparents, Rivers and Mary Rodrigue Richard; and his maternal
grandparents, Clarence and Joel Gaubert Matherne.
SYLVIA TIERNEY
Sylvia Breaux Cox Tierney, 72, a native of Houma and resident of New
Orleans, died at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and
from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Bayou Black
Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Eugene Joseph Tierney Sr. of New
Orleans; one stepson, Eugene Tierney Jr. of Belle Chase; one step-daughter,
Theresa Tierney Short of Metairie; three brothers, Rivers Anthony and Floyd R
Breaux, both of Bayou Black, and Huey Mark Breaux of Houma; one sister, Kate
Breaux Hosenthal of Slidell; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, James W. Cox Sr.; her
parents, Rivers F. and Ruby Bergeron Breaux; one son, James W. Cox Jr.; and
one daughter, Sandra Ann Cox Tullier.
She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 23, 1999
EDNA BOUDREAUX
Edna 0. Boudreaux, 62, a native and resident of Thibodaux died Monday,
Feb. 22, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Christ the
Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at
the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Jeffrey Boudreaux; five daughters, Lisa
Naquin, Ann Gaubert, Jill Hymel, Lynn Amedee and Alicia Boudreaux; three
brothers, Edwin and Edmond Gros and Harold Orgeron; two sisters, Marie Rahm
and Therese Thibodeaux; and nine grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Adolph and Ida Perkins
Orgeron; and one brother, Adam Orgeron.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American
Cancer Association or to the American Heart Association.
MARTHA CRAWFORD
Martha Inman Crawford, 66, a native of DeKalb, Texas, and residentof Cut
Off, died at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Bates & Rolf Funeral
Home in New Boston, Texas, with burial in Woodstock Cemetery in New Boston.
She is survived by her husband, Vance Crawford; two daughters, Jennifer
Martin and Jane Crawford; two brothers, John and Thomas Inman; and one
grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her par
ents, Oliver and Mamie Brine Inman.
She was a member of Church of Christ.
MOLLY DIFFEY
Molly S. Diffey, 75, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Luling,
died
Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999 in Forest Park, Ga.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to funeral
time Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling. Mass will be at II
a.m. Thursday at the church, with interment in St. Charles Mausoleum in
Luling.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mickey (Sue) Hudson of Forest
Park; one brother, Edward Schmill of Boutte; four sisters, Ella Lirette,
Frances Glass and Birthhile Potter, all of Boutte, and Lucille Lane of Kearns,
Texas; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Manord C. Diffey; her parents,
Tbeodore B. and Melanie Marie Bergeron Schmill; and two brothers,Thomas and
Percy Schmill.
She was a retired hotel desk clerk and a parishioner of St. Anthony
Catholic Church.
JOSEPH DUFRENE
Joseph Paul Dufrene, 83, a native of Raceland and resident of Gheens, died
at 7:13 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Raceland. Fu
neral services will be at 11
a.m.
Wednesday at the church, with burial in. Rogers Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Emily Grace Dufrene; five sons, Freddie and
Henry Dufriend, both of Belle Chasse, the Rev. Autry Dufrene of Belle Chasse,
Joseph Dufrene of Lockport, and Jonathan Dufrene of Gheens; four daughters,
Mrs. Richard (Sonja) Brown of Chauvin, Mrs. Mark (Deborah) Bevill of
Shreveport, Mrs. Robert (Annette)Blackwell of Meridian, Miss., and Mrs. Nickey
(Unda) Mashburn of' Houma; one brother, Octave Dufrene of Mathews; three
sisters, Millie Dallimore, Marie Kildhali and Vivian Baudoin; 26
grand-children; and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Leonise Champagne
Dufrene; one brother, Ambrose (Bob) Dufrene; and one sister, Dorothy
Bergeron.
JOHNNIE PROVOST
Johnnie Provost, 55, a native of Morgan City and resident of Amelia, died
at 10:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m to funeral time today at Twin City
Funeral Home in Morgan City. Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m.
today at the funeral home.
He is survived by one son, Johnnie Provost Jr. of Patterson; one daughter,
Madeline Provost Kahn of Lafayette; his companion, Linda Ross of Amelia; their
four daughters, Pearl and Jewel Ross, both of Amelia, and Amanda and Amber
Boutwell,
both of Amelia; two sisters, Elizabeth Ann Hebert and Mary Tabor,
both of Amelia; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers.
SUSAN REED
Susan D. Reed, 51, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 12:18 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph
Catholic Church in Galliano. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church,
with burial in Cheramie Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Michael "Mike" Reed; her mother,
Angelina Galliano Danos; one son, Troy Adam Reed; one brother, Allen Danos;
three sisters, Rebecca Toups, Carolyn Eyrnard and Ruby Annentor; and three
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Albruge Andrew Danos.
She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
MARGIE WILLIAMS
Margie Nicholas Williams, 76, a native of Gibson and resident of New
Orleans, died at 6 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Professional Mortuary in
New Orleans. Funeral services will be at noon Wednesday at St. James Baptist
Church in Gibson, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Robert Cross Jr.; one daughter, Mary Louise
"Black" Bailey; one brother
, Frank Nicholas Jr.; eight grandchildren; 21
great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Williams; her parents,
Frank and Rosa Nicholas Sr.; two brothers, Lawrence and Donald Nicholas; and
three sisters, Routh Williams, Rosalee Nicholas and Arline Craft.
She as a member of St. John Mission Baptist Church in New Orleans.
CORRECTION
Information provided by the funeral home for Monday's Courier gave
an incorrect name for one of the daughters of Billy Wilson Hitt. He is
survived by his daughter, Ginger Hitt of New Orleans.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 24, 1999
JUNIUS ONCALE
Junius Joseph Oneale, 93, a native of Chackbay and resident of Schriever,
died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Bridget
Catholic Church in Schriever. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church,
with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by one son, Robert Oneale; three daughters, Marie "Anna
Mae" and Sherry Hebert and Gloria Kraemer; 15 grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Rozine Oncale; his
parents, Davis and Oph
elia Durocher Oncale; four brothers, Morris, Fred, Earl
and Joseph Oncale; two sisters, Agnes Darden and Annie Boudreaux; and one
great-grandchild, Eric Hebert.
RITA SMITH
Rita LeBeouf Smith, 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:45
p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 1999.
Visitation will be from noon to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home
and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. An
Eastern Star funeral service will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mass
will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church.
She is survived by her husband, Milton A Smith Sr. of Houma; three sons,
Stephen J. and Milton A."Pookie" Smith Jr., both of Houma, and Edward C. Smith
of Virginia; one daughter, Belinda L Smith of Laurel, Miss.; three sisters,
Dot Boyne and Joyce Falgout, both of Houma, and Yvonne Moore of Pensacola,
Fla.; 12 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Omer "Man" and Lucille
Bergeron LeBeouf; and one son, Wayne Allen Anthony Smith.
She was a homemaker, a member of Eastern Star and a parishioner of St.
Bernadette Catholic Church.
VICTORY THERIOT
Victory LeBouef Theriot, 80, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma,
died at 10:50 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home.
Mass will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
She is survived by three sons, Clay T., Elmer J. and Roy J. Theriot Jr.,
all of Houma; five daughters, Earline Zeringue, Vale Robichaux, Jo Ann
Bourgeois and Gloria Larpenter, all of Houma, and Genevieve Hutchinson of
Mississippi; two sisters, Jean Rodrigue and Annalee Himel, both of Houma; 19
grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Joseph Theriot Sr.; her
parents, Joseph and Adle Marcel LeBouef, one son, Clyde Theriot; three
brothers, Joe, Eddie and Ulice LeBouef, three sisters, Justilia Kraemer,
Delia Theriot and Rose Trahan; and one grandchild.
She was a homemaker and a parish-ioner of St. Bernadette Catholic
Church.
CORRECTION
Obituary information provided by the funeral home for Monday's
Courier gave an incorrect name for a daughter of Gertrude LeBouef Dupre. She
is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Melton (Victoria) Nelton Jr. of Montegut.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 25, 1999
EMANUEL AYCOCK
Emanuel Cla
ude Aycock, 68, a native and resident of Houma, died
Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and
from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Eloi Catholic Church.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
He is survived by one brother, Eugene Aycock; one sister, Mrs. Millard
(Julia) Marcel; three nephews; two nieces; one great-nephew; and five
great-nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Olivia Babin Aycock;
and one brother, Louis Aycock.
MYRTLE AYO
Myrtle Marina Jackson Ayo, 97, a native of Terrebonne Parish and reside
of Houma, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999.
Contact Chauvin Funeral Home at 868-2536 for funeral information.
She is survived by three sons, Samuel L Ayo and wife, Gloria, of Houma,
Carroll J. Ayo, of Houma, and Michael P. Ayo and wife, Connie, of Bayou
Dularge; four daughters, Mrs. J. Emmett (Ethel) Boudreaux, Mrs. Richard E.
(Myrtle) Rieve, Mrs. Gerald (Barbara) Chaisson and Mrs. Al J. (Carmen)
Boudreaux, all of Houma; two sisters, Mrs. Adney (Laura) Hutchinson and Mrs.
Ashby (Nita) Pettigrew, both of Houma; 34 grandchildren; 57
great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Samu
el L. Ayo Sr.; her parents,
John C. and Laura Prejeant Jackson; one daughter, Mrs.Philip (Joan)B
abin;
three brothers, Earl H., Carl Ayo and Randolph Jackson; two sisters, Mrs.
Lawrence(Stella) Bueche and Mrs. Reuben(Helen) Eister; and two grandchildren.
She was a retired bookkeeper for the Terrebonne Parish School Board and
a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the little Sisters
of the Poor, Mary Joseph Residence, 4201 Woodlands Drive, New Orleans, LA
70131-7398.
KATHLEEN DOMANGUE
Kathleen C. Domangue, 56, a native of Houma and resident of Grand Isle,
died at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.24, 1999.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time
Friday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Barry Domangue Sr.; her mother, Earline
Cheramie; two sons, David and Barry Domangue Jr.; one daughter, Melissa D.
Terrebonne; three brothers, Paul, John and Patterson "Pat" Cheramie Jr.; one
sister, Marie Cheramic Sasnett; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Patterson Cheramie Sr.; and
one daughter, Lacy Ann Domangue.
She was a member of the Mardi Gras Krew
e of Nerieds, a member of the
Barry's Bayou Girls bowling team and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Isle
Catholic Church.
FERDINAND MATTHEWS
Ferdinand Matthews, 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of
Gibson, died at 11:09 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999.
Visitation will be from I to 5 p,m. Friday at Community Funeral Home and
from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. James Baptist Church .Funeral
services will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Doreatha Johnson Matthews; three sons,
Hodges and Kelvin Matthews, both of Gibson, and Glenn Matthews of Houma;
two daughters, Louetta Green and Doris Matthews, both of Gibson; two brothers,
Andrew Matthews of Compton, Calif., and Robert Matthews of Gibson; three
sisters, Doris Mitchell and Verlina Johnson, both of Gibson, and Edith
Matthews of Lynwood, Calif.; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Ella Cross Matthews
Sr.; and one brother, Joseph E. Matthews.
MARY PRICE
Mary Thomas Price, 70, a native of Meridian, Miss., and former resident
of Houma, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999, in Meridian. Funeral services were
Monday in Meridian, with burial in St. Patrick C
atholic Church Cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Jack L Collins and wife, Barbara, of Meridian;
one daughter, Mrs. Jim(Rita) Carey of Virginia Beach, Va.; three half
brothers, Roper Raybon of St. M.ary's, Ga., Charles Thomas of Louisville, Ky
and Robert Thomas of Gautier, Miss.; one half sister, June Boykin of Macon,
Ga.; and three grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Price Jr.; her father, Tom
C. Thomas; her mother, Johnnie C. Raybon; her stepfather, Cody Raybon; and
one brother, John Thomas.
She was a member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary and a
parishioner of St. Patrick Catholic Church.
ALBERT TRAHAN
Albert Joseph "Butch" Trahan, 51, a native of Galliano and resident of
Houma, died at 6:09 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin
Funeral Home. Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the
funeral home, with burial in Bayou Black Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Ann Luke Trahan; his parents, Albert P.
and Velma Guidry Trahan of Houma; two sons, Joey and Eddie Trahan, both of
Houma; one daughter, Mindy Trahan of Houma; and one brother, Perry Trahan of
Bryan, Texas.
He was an employee of Double Eagle Marine and a U.S. Navy veteran.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 26, 1999
CHARLES ARCEMENT
Tyron Charles Arcement, 21, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died
Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Old Fountain
Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at
the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by two sisters, Giselle Arcement Holmes and Demetra
Arcement, both of Thibodaux; one brother, Ernest Arcement of Thibodaux; and
his companion, Zandrea Jupiter of Napoleonville.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Bell Jackson Areement; his
father, Ernest Williams Jr.; and his grandmothers, Lou Ella Jackson and Aldina
Lawrence.
DARREN GILFOUR
Darren Michael Gilfour, 33, and five of Raceland and resident of Houma,
died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services will be at 11
a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in New Hope Cemetery.
He is survived by his companion, Kathey Boykin; his parents, Roy and
Bertie Gilfour; his grandparents, Dewey and Violet Dupre; one brother, Dwayne
Gilfour; and one sister, Donna Gilfour.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Junius and Rose Adams
Gilfour.
CORINNE HEBERT
Corinne Gros Hebert, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:55
a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Landry"s
Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph
Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by three sons, David, Kenneth and O'Neil Hebert Jr.; one
daughter, Ida Mae Toups; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. .
She was preceded in death by her husband, O'Neil Joseph Hebert Sr.; her
parents, Clarence and Ida Gravois Gros; one son, Ronald Hebert; two brothers,
Claude and Clarence Hebert Jr.; and one sister, Rose Mary Hebert.
JOYCE JOSEPH
Joyce Francis Joseph, 50, a native of Labadieville and resident of
Thibodaux, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Morning
Star Baptist Church in Labadieville.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in
the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Louis Joseph Jr. of Thibodaux; two sons,
Mark Washington and Elijah Joseph, both of Thibodaux; one daughter, Samantha
Joseph of Thibodaux; five brothers, Willie Francis of Edgard, Irvin Mitchell
of Mid
land, Texas, Lloyd Thomas of Pineville, Ernest Joseph of New Orleans,
and Royal Francis of Thibodaux; four sisters, Lula Jackson, Ruby Neal and
Annie Reed, all of Thibodaux, and Effie Price of Labadieville; and seven
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Corrine Francis; and
two brothers, Silas and Charlie Francis.
ROBERT MOORMAN
Robert Onnie Moorman, 79, a native of Votaw, Texas, and former resident
of Houma, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999 in Miami, Fla.
Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Saturday at Batson Prairie
Baptist Church in Batson, Texas. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday
at the church, with burial in Guedry Cemetery in Daisetta, Texas.
He is survived by three sons, David and Hulon Moorman, both of Miami,
and Lawrence "Wayne" Moorman of Portland, Ind.; two sisters, Alma Coppock
of Bay City, Texas, and Athie White of Temple, Texas; and seven grandchildren.
He was a retired drilling manager for Sun Oil Company.
LAWRENCE PROSPERIE
Lawrence "Larry" Prosperie, 61, a native of Montegut and resident of
Houma, died at 12:05 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral home today at Samart
Funeral Home. Contact the funeral home at 872-9685 for funeral time.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Eoff Prosperie; o
ne brother, Carl
Prosperie; and three sisters, Elaine Guidry, Beverly Bouzigard and Lois
Pierron.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Gladys Prosperie; one
brother, Randolph Prosperie; and one sister, Mari
on Malbrough
JOHN SHEARER
John William Shearer, 48, a native and resident of Laurel, Miss., died at
10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.24, 1999 after along illness with muscular
dystrophy.
A memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Ellisville Church of Christ
in Ellisville, Miss.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Strong Shearer of Laurel; his mother,
Ruby Shearer of Houma; one brother, Ray Shearer Jr. of Conroe, Texas; one
sister, Sue DeRoche of Houma; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Shearer Sr.; three brothers,
Marvin, Brent, and Jim Shearer; and one sister, Faye Bergeron.
Although he was disabled, he was an active fund-raiser for the Muscular
Dystrophy Association and a member of the Ellisville Church of Christ.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Muscular
Dystrophy Association.
GABRIEL WATKINS SR.
Gabriel Earnest "Gabe" Watkins Sr., 49, a native of Thibodaux and
resident of Napoleonville, died Tuesday, Feb.23, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. John
Baptist Church in Napol
eonville. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa Jackson Watkins; three sons, Joshua G.
and Jalil M. Watkins, both of Napoleonville, and Gabriel E. Watkins Jr.; four
daughters, Germaine L., Gaynell E. and Ashley G. Watkins, all of Thibodaux,
and Laura M. Azema of Houma; his former wife, Lois K Watkins; his mother,
Mercedes Shanklin of Thibodaux; one brother, Roosevelt Shanklin of Thibodaux;
two sisters, Rose M. Shanklin of Thibodaux, and Joyce A Robertson of Stone
Mountain, Ga.; three grandchildren; and many other relatives's.
He was preceded in death by his father, Earnest Watkins Sr.; one brother,
Earnest Shanklin; and one uncle, Alvin Joseph.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 27, 1999
CARRIE BOYKINS
Carrie Boykins, 88, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma,
died at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb.25, 1999.
Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Monday at Community Funeral
Home. Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. Monday at St. Paul Baptist Church,
with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by one brother, Abe Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Boykins; her parents,
Josephine J. Johnson and Phillip Anderson; her stepfather, Abe Johnson Sr.;
and one brother, James
Johnson.
She was a member of Eastern Star, a member of Church Steward Board
and a member of New St. Paul Baptist Church.
CLARENCE JACKSON
Clarence Jackson, 89, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of
Lafourche Parish, died at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999.
Visitation will be from I to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Community Funeral Home
and from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Morning Star Baptist Church. Wake services
will be at 8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m.
Monday at the church, with burial in Livas Lane Cemetery.
He is survived by two sons, Calvin and Larry Jackson; three daughters,
Clara Joseph, Geraldine Jackson and Betty Keller; 28 grandchildren; 51
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte E. H. Jackson; his
parents, James and Sophia Jackson; two sons, Morris and Floyd Jackson; three
brothers, Lawrence, Jeffery and Terry Jackson; and three sisters, Hattie,
Idell and Bell Jackson.
He was a member of the Masons and a member of Morning Star Baptist
Church.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 28, 1999
LAMRY CROCHET
Lamry "Pete" Crochet, 80, a native of Pierre Part and resident of
Thibodaux, died at 4:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Th
ibodaux Funeral Home and
from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Bridget
Cemetery in Schriever.
He is survived by his wife, Laura Yae Guillot Crochet; one son, Calvin
"Sonny" Crochet; three daughters, Loretta Richard, Cathy Naquin and Madelyn
Reulet; one sister, Annie Mason; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren;
seven great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ferdinand and Rosalie Berthelot
Crochet; and one brother, Sidney Crochet.
BASIL GENTRY
Basil D. Gentry, D.D.S., 70, a native of Tampa, Fla. and resident of
Larose died at 9:28 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 1999.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary
Catholic Church in Larose.
Mass will be at noon Monday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Gertie Pierce Gentry of Larose; one daughter,
Karen G. Sutherly of Antioch, Tenn.; three stepdaughters, Pat A Guidry of Cut
Off, Jeanie A Matherne of Houma and Joanette A. Terrebonne of Galliano;
two brothers, William W. Gentry of Madison, Va. and George A Gentry of Katy,
Texas; one sister, Margaret I. McCarthy of Scottsdale, Ariz.; two
grandchildren; five step-grandchildren
; three great-grandchildren and six
step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Eva Ashlock Gentry
of Central City, Ky.; and one sister, Janette V. Cawman of New Jersey.
He was a World War 11 Army veteran and graduated from Loyola School
of Dentistry.
DAVID GUNTER
David Ray Gunter, 68, a native of New Iberia and resident of Harvey, died
at 1:19 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Falgout
Funeral Home Chapel.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with interment in
St Francis de Sales Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Millet; two daughters, Patricia
Langenstein and Debbie Strayer; three stepdaughters, Dawn Siezic, Dana O'Brant
and Denise Miller; five foster-brothers, James Underwood, P.J., Bill, James
and Richard Ford; five foster-sisters, Marion F. Blanchard, Myrtle F. Tastet,
Ada Colonge, Mary Ann Vanacor, and Catherine Ford; nine grandchildren and
three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Pearl McCort Gunter;
his foster-parents, Milliam Sr. and Lydia Bergeron Ford; two brothers, Donald
Elmer and Terry Guy Gunter; five foster-brothers, Earl, Patrick, Paul, Douglas
and William Ford Jr.; one sister, Ella Mae Mensmon; and one foster-sister,
Shirle
y Ford.
He was manager of Property and Retail Sales and was in the U.S. Marine
Corps.
VIOLET HUE
Violet "Vi" Hue, 72, a native of Long Island, N.Y. and resident of
Lafayette, died at 2:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 1999.
Services are pending, please contact Samart Funeral Home at 872-9685 for
information.
She is survived by her former husband, Junius Hue of Bayou Blue; one
son, Chris Hue of Raceland; one daughter, Margie Hue of Lafayette; and two
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Violet Grell; and
one brother, Tbeodore Grell.
JEAN NAVARRE
Jean "Johnny" Augustin Navarre, 86, a native and resident of Labadieville,
died at 9:10 p.m., Friday, Feb. 26, 1999.
Visitation will be from 7:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St.
Philomena Church in Labadieville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by four daughters, Carolyn N. Folse of Houma, Mrs.
Everette (Nancy) N. Landry Jr., Mrs. Ronnie (Gail) N. Ledet of Labadieville
and Mrs. Donald "Patsy" N. Verrette of Napoleonville; one sister, Mathilde N.
Boudreaux of Labadieville; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mae Boudreaux Navarre; his
parents, Leo and Marie Celinier Keller Navarre; five broth
ers, Noley, (Adley,
Edward, Herbert and Sidney Navarre; and one sister, Edwina Tardiff Eymard.
He was a parishioner of St. Philomena Church in Labadieville, a member of
the Usher Society and an adorer of the Perpetual Adoration Chapel.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Philomena Church
Restoration Project
ALINE PIERCE
Aline M. Brun
et Pierce, 88, a native and resident of the Westbank, died
Friday, Feb. 26, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday at from 8:30 a.m. until
funeral time Tuesday at Westside Funeral Home in Marrero.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with interment
in St Francis de Sales Cemetery in Houma.
She is survived by one daughter, Janet and her husband, Al Boudreaux;
three brothers, Eugene, John and Houston Brunette, one sister, Lillian Roddy;
eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bevly Pierce Sr.; her parents,
John Brunet and Ada Fangue; one son, Bevly Pierce Jr.; one daughter, Aline
Pierce; two brothers, Alcis and Alvin Brunette; and five sisters, Estelle
Theriot, Mildred Bergeron, Florence Callaghan, Corrine Moore and Lucille
Champagne.
LUCILLE ROPER
Lucille Wyatt Roper, 84, a native of Brantley, Ala. and resident of Houma,
died at 1
:20 a.m. Saturday, Feb.27, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Horne.
Religious services will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.
Visitation will also be from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Turner Funeral Home
in Luverne, Ala.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Brantley Cemetery in
Brantley.
She is survived by her husband, Paul Roper of Houma; one daughter,
Evelyn Wallace; one stepdaughter, Aleta Leckelt of Houma; one brother, Ralph
Wyatt of Hanceville, Ala.; one sister, Mabel Jackson of Oxford, Ala.; one
grandchild; two step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Brantley and Mattie
Elizabeth Everage Wyatt; three brothers, Robert, Roy and Joseph Wyatt and one
sister, Mary Payne.