Obituaries for NOVEMBER 2001; Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La. Submitted by Donald W. Johnson. Source: The Houma Courier Last modified: 26 Jun 2005 These files are not necessarily complete for any given date. ================================================================ ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ================================================================ November 1, 2001 Margaret Ann Bailey Margaret Ann Bailey, 46, a native of New Orleans and resident of Terrytown, died at 9:21 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001. Wake and Funeral Services will be at 7:30 p.m. today at Gaskin-Southall Gordon & Gordon Funeral Home. Dismissal Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with burial in Providence Memorial Parkway Cemetery. She is survived by her father, Carl Bailey; her mother, Claudette Jordan Rankin; her stepfather, Joseph Rankin; three sons, Cordine S. Williams, Lawrence A. Williams, and Jeremy P. Williams; one brother, Rodney Batise; seven sisters, Dawn Bailey, Corlotta Bailey, Margie Brown, Cheryl Brown, Denise Netters, Gloria Cormier, and Pamela Washington; and two grandchildren. November 1, 2001 Roy Cavalier Sr. Roy J. Cavalier Sr., 73, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Napoleonville, died at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Angie Babineaux Cavalier; four sons, Roy Jr., Reubin, Morgan and Wayne Cavalier; two daughters, Faye and Kathy Cavalier; five step-daughters, Roxanne Pellegrin, Pamela Hebert, Julie Trahan, Renata Hall, and Paulette Mire; one brother, Sidney Cavalier; five sisters, Bea LeBlanc, Enola Triche, Hilda Hebert, Gloria Falcon, and Loretta Hahn; 18 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife; Joycelin C. Cavalier; his parents, Manuel and Alma Gomez Cavalier; one brother, and one sister, Leatrice Parent. November 1, 2001 Julia Lovell Olivier Julia Lovell Olivier, 93, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, died at 12:40 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Gregory Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Austin P. Olivier Jr. an d Bobby D. Olivier, both of Houma; seven daughters, Gloria O. Zeringue, Betty O. Trahan, Vella Mae Duplantis, Gerline O. Eschete, Delores O. Gorr, Shirley O. Suire, and Bonnie O. Jackson, all of Houma; one brother, Thaddeus Lovell of Houma; 41 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Austin Olivier Sr.; her parents, Joseph Anderson Lovell and Daisy Naquin Lovell; one brother, Anderson Lovell; one sister, Juanita Daigle; and one granddaughter, Juleen Z. Fonseca. She taught religion at St. Gregory Catholic Church and was a homemaker. She was a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. November 1, 2001 Oricia Rousse Pitre Oricia Rousse Pitre, 93, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:33 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Lois P. Guilbeau and Linda P. Dufrene; two sisters, Marcedes Pitre and Rose Adams; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy E. Pitre; her parents, Etienne and Claudia Chouest Pitre; one infant son; five brothers, Harrison, Maurice, Clovis, Cleophas and Nolan Rous se; and two sisters, Marcelette Guidry and Lorina Rousse. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. November 2, 2001 Webster Adams Sr. Webster Adams Sr., 76, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Mathews Baptist Church in Houma. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Webster Adams Jr. of Houma; one daughter, Louise A. Henderson of Gibson; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Mae Victor Adams; his parents, Ruby Adams and Maggie Johnson Adams; one son, Roland Adams; one daughter, Daisy Mae Adams Wright, two brothers, Alex Adams and Thomas Williams; and four sisters, Martha J. Nelson, Mary Scott, Jenny Donnaway, and Louisa Adams. November 2, 2001 James Brunet James "J.B." Brunet, 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:20 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Bernadette Church with burial in St. Francis No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Bella Dugas Brunet; one son, James Dale Brunet; four daughters, Brenda B. Cunningham, Lee Ann B. Breaux, Karen B. Chaisson, and Julie E. Olin; one sister, Rita Mae Price; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodule Aurestille and Marie Daphne Brunet; three brothers, Thomas, Peter and George Brunet; two sisters, Mildred Thibodaux and Mary Ann Davis; and one grandson. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He was a U.S. veteran in WWII and was retired from Freeport McMoran. November 2, 2001 Susan Elizabeth Cedotal Susan Elizabeth Cedotal, 43, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Hattiesburg, Miss., died at 1 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2001. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to service time Sunday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. A Memorial Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. She is survived by two sisters, Rebecca Cedotal Valdes and Lila Cherie Cedotal; one niece, Kristy Alina Valdes; and two nephews; Matthew Valdes and Nicholas Valdes. She was preceded in death by her parents, Doris Cedotal and Russell Cedotal. She was a volunteer for different abuse organizations and was a volunteer at the Hattiesburg Zoo. She was a teacher at Grand Caillou Middle School and a fourth-grade teacher at Lumberton Mississippi Middle School. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. November 2, 2001 Nellie Mae Celestin Nellie Mae Ce lestin, 63, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be at noon Saturday at the church with burial in Mt. Pilgrim Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Robert Celestin; three sons, Dwayne, Donnie and Bruce Celestin; one daughter, Roslyn Celestin; two brothers, Melvin and Henry Brown; five sisters, Beatrice Robinson of Houma, Dora Williams and Armentry Holmes, both of Houston, Texas; Irma Brown of Houma, and Gertie Brown of Harvey; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, John D. and Piccola Brown; one daughter, Pamela Celestin; and one brother, Douglas Brown. She was a retired teacher's aid with the Terrebonne Parish School Board. November 2, 2001 Zenobia Marie Dupre Fazzio Zenobia Marie Dupre Fazzio, 82, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Vincent Carlo Fazzio; one son, Vincent Charles Fazzio and wife, Linda; two daughters, Janet Fazzio B ergeron, and Annie Lee Fazzio LeBoeuf and husband, Harris; three brothers, Roland J. Dupre, Leland J. Dupre, and Alexander J. Dupr e Jr.; three sisters, Joyce Dupre Poiencot, Rita Mae Dupre Kraemer, and Elizabeth "Betty" Dupre; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alexander Joseph Dupre Sr. and Lorena Scott Dupre; one son-in-law, Daniel J. Bergeron; one grandson, Lynn Michael LeBoeuf; two brothers, Harold Dupre and Floyd P. Dupre and one sister Dorothy Ann Dupre Lawson. She was a homemaker. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. November 2, 2001 Joseph Eldon Forest Joseph Eldon Forest, 88, a native of Bourg and resident of Chauvin, died at 7:10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church in Chauvin with burial in St. Elie Cemetery. He is survived by five sons, Eldred "T-Neg"; and Donald "Zeke" Foret, Eldred "E.J.", Ronnie, and Beldron "B.J." Forest; four daughters, Mrs. August (Anna Mae) Bonvillain, Mrs. Earl (Ella Mae) Voisin, Mrs. Clabert (Audrey) Kraemer, and Mrs. Marvin (Cynthia) Henry; one brother, Elge Forest; 21 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three step grandc hildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helena Authement Forest; his parents, Wiltz and Ella Porche Forest; one grandson; and three brothers, Wilmis, Beldon and Elmis Forest. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Church. November 2, 2001 Harold J. Foret Sr. Harold J. Foret Sr., 55, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with burial in St. Francis No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Norris Joseph Foret and Harold Joseph Foret Jr.; two daughters, Leslie Marie Foret LeBouef and Dawn Marie Foret; two brothers, Morris Paul Foret Sr. and Elrick Paul Foret Sr.; two sisters, Patsy Dardar and Barbara Verdin; and seven grandchildren, Allen, Kashia, Rita Ann LeBoeuf, Lane Joseph Foret Sampay, Alena LeBoeuf, Esiree Marie Foret, and Jamie Lynn Foret. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilmis and Lillian Foret; and one brother, Norris Foret. He was a retired oyster shucker. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. November 2, 2001 Sandy R. Himel Sandy R. Himel, 50, a native of Thibodaux and r esident of Chackbay, died at 11:58 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor 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 husband, Shelby J. Himel Jr; her mother, Betty Mae Dorris Rhodes; two sons, Shawn and Shelby Himel III; one daughter, Cherice Himel; one brother, Glynn Rhodes; two sisters, Judy Adams and Lisa Perkins; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward J. Rhodes Jr. November 2, 2001 Charles Everel Keys Charles Everel Keys, 80, a native of Richland Center, Wis., and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at First United Methodist Church in Thibodaux. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in Bethel Cemetery in Edwards County, Kan. He is survived by two sons, Steven Charles Keys of Michigan and Dalen Eugene Keys of Pennsylvania; one daughter, Charlene Keys Elmore of Thibodaux; one brother, James Keys of Georgia; one sister, Ruth Esther Neunaber of Illinois; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lavena Juanita Stevens Keys; his parents, Everl and Ruth Siggelkow Keys; one daughter, Denise Elaine Keys; one g reat-grandchild; Toby Elmore; and one brother, Wayne Keys. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of South Louisiana. November 2, 2001 Robert Chester Womack Sr. Robert Chester Womack Sr., 45, a native of Houma and resident of Greensburg, died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Friendly Service Funeral Home in Greensburg and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Black Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in Venable Chapel in Greensburg. He is survived by his wife, Alfreda Womack; his mother, Sally Womack; seven sons, Robert Jr., Rodney and Teddy Womack, Chris Williams and Todd Thomas, all of Houma, and Ramario and Brandon Berry of Greensburg; three daughters, Kimberly Burton, Rybin Womack, and Jackeyla Berry, all of Greensburg; four brothers, Louis Robinson, Roy, Marvin and John Womack Jr., all of Greensburg; three sisters, Carolyn Wells, Roxanne and Johnnie Mae Womack, all of Greensburg; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, John Henry Womack Sr.; and his grandparents, Jake and Lena McClendon. He was employed by River City Valve Company for four years. He was a member of Black Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Friendly Service Funeral Home of Greensburg is in charge of arrangeme nts. November 3, 2001 Hayes Vice Jr. Hayes Joseph Vice Jr., 59, died at 5:50 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to service time Monday at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Crowley. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in Woodlawn Mausoleum in Crowley. He is survived by his mother, Edith Myers Vice of Wamego, Kan.; his companion, Cecelia Sienicki of Noblesville, Ind.; one son, Michael Joseph Vice of Birmingham, Ala.; one daughter, Heidi Jo Vice Henzel of Denver, Colo.; one brother, James Steven Vice of Oberlin, La.; two sisters, Deanne Vice Lampton of Houma, and Mary Suzanne Vice Ligctenhan of Wamego, Kan.; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Hayes Joseph Vice Sr. He was a graduate of USL in Lafayette and a former United States Marine. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Hospice of your choice. Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements. November 4, 2001 Iona Authement Iona Elizabeth Authement, 72, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:29 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. with burial in New Hope Cemetery . She is survived by two sons, Tommy and Harry Authement Jr.; two daughters, Susan Sevin and Marbeline Marie; five brothers, Ferdinand Authement, Ashful Authement, Autrey Authement, George Authement Jr. and Sherrill Authement; one sister, Barabels Cormier; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Authement Sr. and Lucrita Authement; one daughter, Peggy Louise Authement; and one sister, Junisra Simon. November 4, 2001 Clysse Bourgeois Clysse McIntire Bourgeois, 73, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died at 4:42 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. at the chapel with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two daughters, Catherine Cambre and Clysse Carlos, both of Houma; one son, Freddy Bourgeois of Houma; two sisters, Marjorie M. Porche and Margaret M. Authement, both of Gibson; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel "Bud" and Clysse Tarleton McIntire; three brothers, Klein, Carroll and John McIntire; and one grandchild, Michelle Bourgeois. November 4, 2001 Bernard Falgout Bernard Peter Falgout, 72, a native of Ashland and a resident of Houma, died at 9:20 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home and 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Ola Breaux Falgout; three daughters, Tina Falgout Rue, Lou Ann Falgout Smith and Bennie Falgout Lawrence; one sister, Mrs. Owen (Leona) Breaux; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson Falgout and Alcida Bergeron Falgout; six brothers, Joseph Falgout, Alfred Falgout, Alvin Falgout, Wilbert Falgout, Alcide Falgout and Wilton Falgout; and two sisters, Gertie Thibodeaux and Mae Tivet. He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran and a member of VFW Post No. 3700. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. November 4, 2001 Earl Hutcherson Earl J. Hutcherson, 69, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Montegut, died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at the Pointe-aux-Chenes fire station. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. at the fire station with burial in St. Charles Borremeo Cemetery in Pointe-aux-Chenes. He is survived by his ex-wife, Wilma Neil Hutcherson; one son, Daniel Hutcherson; two daughters, Loret ta Naquin and Lorraine Foret; two brothers, Anthony Hutcherson and Jeffery Hutcherson Sr.; 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Magnus and Alexia Dupre Hutcherson; and two sons, David Hutcherson and Earl Hutcherson Jr. He played music at the Maison de Ville Nursing Center on the weekends. November 4, 2001 Barbadine Jones Barbadine Wilson Jones, 58, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Houma, died at 12:54 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Community Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Funeral services be at 11 a.m. with burial in Woodlawn Ranch Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Wallace Jones Sr.; her mother, Victoria Porter; her grandmother Ora Porter; four sons, Leroy Jones Sr., Wallace Jones Jr., Terry Jones and Cleveland Jones; two daughters, Diana Martin and Jerrlyn Duplantis; two brothers, Freddie Wilson and John Wilson; three sisters, Geraldine Townsend, Ora Mae Wilson and Rosemary Calloway; 32 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Freddie Wilson; grandfather, Daniel Porter; and one grandson Leroy Jones Jr. She was a homemaker, a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses and enjoyed fishing. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society. November 4, 2001 Charles Keys Charles Everel Keys, 80, a native of Richland Center, Wis., and a resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at First United Methodist Church in Thibodaux. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. with burial in Bethel Cemetery in Edwards County, Kansas. He is survived by two sons, Steven Charles Keys of Michigan and Dalen Eugene Keys of Pennsylvania; one daughter, Charlene Keys Elmore of Thibodaux; one brother, James Keys of Georgia; one sister Ruth Esther Neunaber of Illinois; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, LaVena Juanita Stevens Keys; his parents, Everel and Ruth Siggelkow Keys; one daughter, Denise Elaine Keys; one brother, Wayne Keys; and one great-grandchild, Toby Elmore. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of South Louisiana. November 4, 2001 Donald Peltier Jr. Donald L. Peltier Jr., DVM, 50, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Folsom, died at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 2001. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home in Covington. Funeral services will be at 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Covington with burial at 3:30 p.m. in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Mary Pamela Naquin Peltier; his parents, Donald L. Peltier and Grace Frost Peltier; one son, Donald L. Peltier III; two daughters, Michelle Peltier and Rebecca P. Sims; seven brothers, Allen Peltier, Henry Peltier, John Edward Peltier, Michael Peltier, William Peltier, Stephen Peltier and Timothy Peltier; two sisters, Katherine Joffrion and Penny Tate; and one grandchild. He was a veterinarian and a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Folsom. November 5, 2001 Ruby Breaux Boudreaux Ruby Breaux Boudreaux, 77, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Schriever, died at 6:46 a.m. Monday, Sept. 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Maria B. and husband, Paul C. Dugas of Schriever; one sister, Gladys B Chaisson of Thibodaux; two brothers, Allen J. Breaux of Montegut and Colbert J. Breaux Jr. of Broussard; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny J. Boudreaux; her parents, Colbert J. and Ella Burns Breaux Sr.; one brother, James Breaux; and three sisters, Ruth Breaux Naquin, Gertrude Breaux Guidry and Marie Breaux. She was a retired insurance clerk for Naquin Insurance and was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Genevieve Catholic School, 807 Barbier Avenue, Thibodaux, La. 70301 November 5, 2001 Francis Octave Bourg Jr. Francis Octave Bourg Jr., 79, a native and resident of Houma died at 5:52 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin's Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Gregory Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Marie Braud Bourg of Houma; one son, Francis O. Bourg III of Houma; one daughter, Debra Bourg Chauvin of Houma; three sisters, Mrs. George (Augustine) Taylor, Mrs. Hewitt (Josephine) Junot of Houma, and Mrs. Louis (Nellie) Giblaint of Metairie; and two grandchildren, Dean Paul Chauvin and Charles Claudet. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis O. Bourg Sr. and Josephine Chatagnier Bourg; one daughter, Brenda Bourg Claudet; three brothers, Lawrence Bourg, Bennie S. Bourg and Robert "Bobby" Bourg; one sister, Mrs. Leon (Beulah) Toups; and one grandson, Rene Bourg. He was self employed of Bourg Brothers Moving and Storage. He was a U.S. veteran with the National Guard and U.S. Army, and was commander of the American Legion Lenox Hotard Post No. 31. He was a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. November 5, 2001 Curtis Daggs Curtis Daggs, 49, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Baton Rouge died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001. Dismissal Service was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by five children, Debbie Steward and Kimberlyn Cole of Baton Rouge, Shenitha Cox, Darcus Daggs, and April Cox of Donaldsonville; three brothers, the Rev. McCullen Williams Sr., Eugene Williams and Justing Gordon of Paincourtville, two sisters, Joyce Prince of Detroit, Mich., and Louisa Daigle of Donaldsonville; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton Breaux and Lillie Mae Simon; and one brother, Albert "T.C." Daggs. November 5, 2001 Shirley Foret "Toot" Dion Shirley Foret "Toot" Dion, 72, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg, died at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today, and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with burial in Holy Family Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two sons, Paul "Nonnie" Dion and Mathil "Math Dog" Dion; five daughters, Celina "Le-Lin"Johns, Barbara "Bea" Dion, Judy Ann Courteaux, Melissa "Mickey" Trosclair, and Ernestine "Boo-Boo" Dion; two brothers, Joseph Beovick Foret Sr. and Joseph Floyd Foret Sr.; one sister, Theresa "Susie" Courteaux; 28 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preced ed in death by her husband, Ulyess James Dion Jr.; her parents, Albert and Ernestine Crochet Foret; two sons, Anthony Joseph "Tan" Dion and Adrian Dion; one brother, John Dudley Foret Sr.; and three sisters, Doris Verrett, Edna Lucille Luke and Mary Billiot. She was an avid quilt maker. November 5, 2001 Julian A. Plaisance Sr. Julian A. Plaisance Sr., 88, a native of Cut Off and resident of Lockport, died at 6:43 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by six sons, Ernest, Wade, Ray, Reid, Dale and Joey Plaisance; six daughters, Judy Plaisance, Marilyn Hebert, Marybelle Boudreaux; Joy Adams, Gloria Bourg, and Ruth Loupe; one sister, Alicia Schulz; 41 grandchildren; and 44 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Cecile LeBlanc Plaisance; his parents, John and Aglae Lefort Plaisance; four sons, Gene, Gerard, Joseph, and Julien Plaisance Jr.; one daughter, Debra Plaisance; five brothers, Ecton, He ctor, Felecien, Jean and Edgar Plaisance; and two sisters, Felicia Lefort and Eliza Crosby. November 5, 2001 Elward Anthony Rogers Elward Anthony Rogers, 76, a native of Ashland Plantation and resident of Houma, died at 4:01 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001. A Memorial Service will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Edith Coleman Rogers of Houma; one son, Richard "Rick" Rogers and wife, Mary Lou Osborn Rogers of Milford, Mich.; one brother, Richard Rogers of Houma; one sister, Jeanette Theresa Rogers Lirette of Houma; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Olden Anthony Rogers and Gertrude Crochet Rogers. He was retired from the military for the U.S. Government and was a U.S. Air Force veteran during World War II and the Korean War. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. November 6, 2001 Ruby Breaux Boudreaux Ruby Breaux Boudreaux, 77, a native of Montegut and resident of Schriever, died at 6:46 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Maria B. and husband, Paul C. Dugas of Schriever, one sister, Gladys B. Chaisson of Thibodaux; two brothers, Alle n J. Breaux of Montegut and Colbert J. Breaux Jr. of Broussard; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny J. Boudreaux; her parents, Ella Burns Breaux and Colbert J. Breaux Sr.; one brother, James Breaux; and three sisters, Ruth Breaux Naquin, Gertrude Breaux Guidry, and Marie Breaux. She was a retired insurance clerk for Naquin Insurance and was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Genevieve Catholic School, 807 Barbier Avenue, Thibodaux, La. 70301 November 6, 2001 Francis Octave Bourg Jr. Francis Octave Bourg Jr., 79, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:52 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin's Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Gregory Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Marie Braud Bourg of Houma; one son, Francis O. Bourg III of Houma; one daughter, Debra Bourg Chauvin of Houma; three sisters, Mrs. George (Augustine) Taylor, Mrs. Hewitt (Josephine) Junot of Houma, and Mrs. Louis (Nellie) Giblaint of Metairie; and two grandchildren, Dean Paul Chauvin and Charles Claudet. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis O. Bourg Sr. and Josephine Ch arpentier Bourg; one daughter, Brenda Bourg Claudet; three brothers, Lawrence Bourg, Bennie S. Bourg, and Robert "Bobby" Bourg; one sister, Mrs. Leon (Beulah) Toups; and one grandson, Rene' Francis Claudet. He was self employed of Bourg Brothers Moving and Storage. He was a U.S. veteran with the National Guard and U.S. Army, and was commander of the American Legion Lenox Hotard Post No. 31. He was a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. November 6, 2001 Terry Lynn "T-Breaux" Breaux Terry Lynn "T-Breaux" Breaux, 42, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died at 10:25 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. He is survived by his mother, Loretta Yocham Pellegrin of Houma; his stepfather, Alvin J. Pellegrin II of Houma; his maternal grandparents, James and Ollie Yocham of Mertzon, Texas; and three sisters, Priscilla B. Kay of Houma, Cindy M. Breaux of Stavanger, Norway, and Sharon B. Nikalosen of North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his father, Logan Paul Breaux; and his parental grandparents, Morris and Margurite Breaux. He was a self-employed welder and was in the United States Air Force. November 6, 2001 Timmy A. Cheramie Timmy A. Cher amie, 38, a native of New Orleans and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Christian Family Center in Galliano. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Christian Family Center with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his mother, Gernice Cheramie Cheramie; one son, Justin Cheramie; one brother, Freddie Cheramie; and two sisters, Louverda Chaisson and Marlene Sassoni. He was preceded in death by his father, Antoine Cheramie. November 6, 2001 Ivy Louis Parks Jr. Ivy Louis Parks Jr., 66, a native of Raceland and resident of Grand Isle, died at 1:25 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Funeral Home with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Christine Falgout Parks; three sons, Brad, Mike and Jason Parks; three daughters, Margaret Adams, Michelle Furford, and Linda Parks; one sister, Della Roussel; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivy Parks Sr. and Agnes Parks; two step-brothers, Louis Pichoff and Morris Pichoff; and one sister, Delta Barthelemy. He was owner of Westwego Glass. November 6, 2001 Elward Anthony R ogers Elward Anthony Rogers, 76, a native of Ashland Plantation and resident of Houma, died at 4:01 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001. A Memorial Service was scheduled for 12:30 p.m. today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Edith Coleman Rogers of Houma; one son, Richard "Rick" Rogers and wife, Mary Lou Osborn Rogers of Milford, Mich.; one brother, Richard Rogers of Houma; one sister, Jeannette Theresa Rogers Lirette of Houma; and three grandchildren, Eric, Mark and David Rogers, all of Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Olden Anthony Rogers and Gertrude Crochet Rogers. He was retired from the military for the U.S. Government and was a U.S. Air Force veteran during World War II and the Korean War. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. November 6, 2001 Irvin Thomas Santiny Irvin Thomas Santiny, 72, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died at 8:50 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. today to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the Isle Church Hall in Grand Isle. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by three brothers, Roger, Louis and Jerry Santiny; and three sisters, Elizabeth Perkins, Annie Santiny, and Louise Stapl er. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clerville and Emma Dinet Santiny; one brother, Clement Santiny, and one sister, Anna Mae Berude. November 7, 2001 Laura Donaldson Duplantis Laura Donaldson Duplantis, 51, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:58 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2001. Visitation will b e from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Kirk T. Duplantis; her parents, Roland J. Donaldson Jr. and Shirley Rhodes Donaldson; two sons, Troy Eunice and Nicholas Duplantis; two daughters, Sherry Lecompte and Michelle Eunice; one brother, Ronald J. Donaldson III; three sisters, Charlene Marie Donaldson, Barbara Gaidry, and Donna Michel; and five grandchildren, Jesse Lecompte, Kristen Donaldson, Gage Eunice, Drake Eunice and Draven Ordoyne. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Lanny and Clara Rhodes and Roland Donaldson Sr. and Laura Donaldson. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. November 7, 2001 John Johnston Jones John Johnston Jones, 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Frances Gibbens Jones; three sons, Dr. John J. Jones Jr., Ben G. Jones and Tim G. Jones; four daughters, Becky J. LeBlanc, Lydia J. Goulas, Wendy J. Murrian, and Fran J. Roman; one brother, Jerry Jones; two sisters, Alice J. Thompson and Ann J. Daigle; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, James "Casey" Jones and Merle Johnston Jones; and one brother, Jimmy C. Jones. November 7, 2001 Whitney J. Naquin Sr. Whitney J. Naquin Sr., 71, a native of Montegut and resident of Sulphur, died at 5:05 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Church in Chauvin with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Lirette Naquin, of Sulphur; his mother, Cecile LeBoeuf Naquin Dupre, of Pointe-aux-Chenes; five sons, Whitney Jr., Kenneth P. and Edward J. Naquin, all of Sulphur, Daniel J. Naquin of Houma, and Christopher B. Naquin of Iowa, La.; four daughters, Jeanne N. Collins and Amy N. Luke, both of Chauvin, Kirst a N. Racca of Sulphur and Kathleen N. Smith of North Pole, Alaska; three brothers, Gillis J. Naquin Sr. of Montegut, Anthony J. Naquin of Houma, and Nelson J. Naquin of Thibodaux; eight sisters, Wilma N. LeBoeuf, Shirly N. Domangue and Gladys N. Trahan, all of Chauvin, Verley N. Authement and Julienne N. Domangue, both of Bourg, Ethel N. Authement and Nellie N. LeBouef, both of Pointe-aux-Chenes, and Cecile N. Foret of Houma; 24 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, James Richard Naquin Sr.; one daughter, Rhonda Ann Naquin; one grandson, Michael James Collins; and three brothers, James R. Naquin Jr., Carlton P. Naquin Sr., and Wilbert P. Naquin Sr. He was a retired tugboat captain for Port Arthur Towing Company of Port Arthur, Texas. November 7, 2001 Russell "Do-Do" Rogers Russell "Do-Do" Rogers, no age given, died at 7:50 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Marie Dubois Rogers; two brothers, John and Irvin Rogers; and one sister, Amelia Bradford. November 7, 2001 Ricky Alan Runnels Ricky Alan Runnels, 41, a resid ent of Petal, Miss., died Friday, Nov. 2, 2001. Graveside Services were held at 3 p.m. Monday at Hillcrest Cemetery in Petal, Miss. He is survived by his parents, Jerry and Gertie Runnels of Houma; two sisters, Denise Runnels of Picayune, Miss. and Donna Runnels of Hattiesburg, Miss.; and two brothers, Ronnie Runnels of Vicksburg, Miss. and David Runnels of Starkville, Miss. November 7, 2001 Quaneshia "Till" Thomas Quaneshia "Till" Thomas, 6, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Patterson, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Services will be at 11 a.m. at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Kendra Thomas of Napoleonville; her father, Joseph Ward Jr. of Napoleonville; her step-father, Willie Lang Jr. of Napoleonville; her grandparents, Joseph and Shirley Ward of Napoleonville; sister of Travon Williams of Napoleonville, Deon and Deondra Crockett of Plattenville, Jerica, Jalisa, Taja, and Wilika Winston of Franklin. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Dorothy Kelly Thomas; her great grandparents, Purnell and Margie Clark. She attended Labadieville Primary School and Hattie Watts Elementary School. November 8, 2001 Sidney A. Blanchard Sidney A. Blanchard, 48, a native and resident of Houma, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. He is survived by four sons, Heath Blanchard, Jacob Blanchard, Joshua Blanchard, and Jeremy Blanchard; three brothers, Larry, Lawrence and Roy Blanchard Jr.; and one sister, Patsy Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maude Boudreaux Blanchard and Roy Blanchard Sr.; and one brother, Kenneth Blanchard. He was employed by Taylor Services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family for funeral expenses. November 8, 2001 Rosary "Rose" D. Dugas Rosary "Rose" D. Dugas, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:55 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, James Jennings Jr. and Mark Dugas; two daughters, Dana Lamastus and Lori Babin; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, James Jennings Sr.; her second husband, Ralph "Peck" Dugas; her parents, Allen and Agnes Belonger Duet; two brothers, Warren Chiasson and Roy Duet; and one sister, Shirley Morgan. November 8, 2001 Ruth Durham Garner Ruth Durham Garner, 78, a native of Urania and resident of Houma, died at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at First United Pentacostal Church with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Allen and wife, Cinda LeBlanc Garner of Houma, Jeffrey and wife, Debbie Reid Garner of Jayess, Miss., and Monty Garner of Houma; one daughter, Carol and husband, Dale Scott of Houma; four brothers, J.D. Durham of West Monroe, Buddy Durham of Ferriday, Clarence Durham of Jena, and D.L. Durham of Urania; two sisters, Lois Rogers of Urania and Bernice Carlisle of Pine Bluff, Ark.; 18 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Ferman Garner; her parents, Thomas and Mary McDonald Durham; two sons, Charles Garner and Roger Gene Garner; and one daughter, Linda Arceneaux. She was a recovery room ward clerk for Terrebonne General Medical Center for 28 years. November 8, 2001 Ronald Edward Gauthreaux Sr. Ronald Edward Gauthreaux Sr., 87, a native of Lockport, a former resident of Houma, and resident of Mandeville, died at 10:55 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Schoen Funeral Home in C ovington and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of the Lake Church in Mandeville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church with burial in Mandeville Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Norma Quintana Gauthreaux, eight sons, Ronald Jr., Michael, Norman, Stephen, Gerard, Daniel, Donald and Miles Gauthreaux; two daughters, Janet Gauthreaux and Carolyn L eicher; 15 grandchildren; and one great grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward David Gauthreaux and Laura Corrine Brown Gauthreaux; one brother, Ivy Gauthreaux; one son, Wade Owen Gauthreaux; and one daughter, Cynthia Gauthreaux. He was a retired machinist and electrician for Texaco. He was a member of the fourth degree Knights of Columbus and a veteran of World War II. Schoen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. November 8, 2001 Pearl Picou Pitre Pearl Picou Pitre, 91, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Montegut, died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Norman (Joyce Pitre) Callais of Cut Off and June Evelyn Marie Pitre of Cut Off; two half-brothers, Felton Picou of Seattle, Wash. and Ray Picou of Houma; one sister , Ruby Picou LeBoeuf of Montegut; three half-sisters, Miriam P. Brossette of New Orleans, Rona P. Rodrigue of Houma, and Rhea P. Voisin of Dulac; two grandchildren, Dr. Camille Jude Callais Pitre and husband, Rep. Loulan Pitre Jr. and Lea Marie Callais; and two great-grandchildren, Emile Camille Pitre and Mathieu Jude Pitre. She was preceded in death by her husband, Camille Joseph Pitre; her parents, Elam and Clothilde Hebert Picou; one brother, Houston Picou; four half-brothers, Roland, Wilbur, Corbert, and Noel Picou; two sisters, Emily Savoie and Ester LeBoeuf; and two half-sisters, Helen Bellanger and Bonnie Belle Fitch. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. November 8, 2001 Virgie Neville Williams Swan Virgie Neville Williams Swan, 55, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:31 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Residence Baptist Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. She is survived by three step-sons, Roy and Larry Swan of Houma and Kevin Swan of Houston, Texas; one daughter, Kimberly Williams of Houma; one stepdaughter, Sandra Swan of Houma; one brother, Cleveland Neville o f Houma; three sisters, Leola Lyons, Eartha Neville, and Ora N. Carter of Houma; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and relatives. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald Williams; her second husband, Irvin Swan; her parents, Joseph and Jennie Miller Neville; one brother, Allen Neville; and one sister, Cora N. Thomas. She was a retired LPN at Southdown Care Center and was a senior choir member. She was a member of Residence Baptist Church. November 9, 2001 Diedra Christy Worthingston Barabin Diedra Christy Worthingston Barabin, 34, a native of Pensocla, Fla. and resident of Galliano, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. She is survived by her husband, James Barabin; her father, Robert "Bobby" Worthingston Sr.; two sons, Joshua and Mathew Aycock; and one brother, Robert Worthingston Jr. She was preceded in death by her mother, Martha Steffen Worthingston; and one daughter, Danyelle Aycock. November 9, 2001 Nathan Joseph Bourgeois Nathan Joseph Bourgeois, 55, a native and resident of Raceland died at 6:07 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. A Memori al Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with a private burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Linda Neal Bourgeois; his mother, Therese Babin Bourgeois; three sons, Nathan Jr., Jean-Paul and Andre Bourgeois; two daughters, Theresa Bourgeois and Chantelle Parks; three brothers, Irwin, Jason and Terry Bourgeois; two sisters, Rosella Bernard and Myra Badeau; and nine grandchildren, Brandi Bourgeois, Tyler Bourgeois, Ashliegh Bourgeois, Nathan Bourgeois III, Colby Parks, Jimi Hamilton, Peyton Parks, Devon Bourgeois and Hannah Bourgeois. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Bourgeois. He was a U.S. Army veteran in the Vietnam War. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. November 9, 2001 Charles "CJ" Daigle Charles "CJ" Daigle, 65, a native of Klotzville and resident of Houma, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Eola Daigle of Donaldsonville; his companion, Hilda Steward of Houma; two sons, Tirrel and Shandon Daigle; two daughters, Doris Vanessa Daigle and Ninetta Daigle of New Orleans; two brothers, Ernest (Elayne) Daigle of Donaldsonville and Alvin (Elaine) Daigle of New Orleans; five sisters, Eola Thomas, Dora Daigle, Gertrude Daigle, Edna Alverez, and Yvonne Augustine of New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his father, Charley Daigle; and one brother, Freddie Daigle. November 9, 2001 Odile Lucille Bonvillain Olivier Odile Lucille Bonvillain Olivier, 83, a native of Labadieville and resident of Schriever, died at 8:10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2001. Funeral was scheduled for 1 p.m. today at St. Bridget Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by five daughters, Earline and husband, Roy Boudreaux, Lois Adams, Nellie and husband, Floyd Dupre Jr., Peggy and husband, Joe Stokes of Schriever, and Louise and husband, Leslie Prejean Jr. of Paincourtville; four brothers, Willie Bonvillain, Joseph Bonvillain, Roy Bonvillain of Thibodaux, and Nolan Bonvillain of Lockport; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aimzy Joseph Olivier; her parents, Jean and Agnes Breaux Bonvillain; one son, Cliffton Olivier; two brothers, E.J. Bonvillain and John Bonvillain; and one grandchild, Leroy Adams. She was a cook at Schriever Elementary School for 20 years. She was a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church. November 9, 2001 Pearl Picou Pitre Pearl Picou Pitre, 91, a native of Little C aillou and resident of Montegut, died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Noman (Joyce Pitre) Callais of Cut Off and June Evelyn Marie Pitre also of Cut Off; two half-brothers, Felton Picou of Seattle, Wash., and Ray Picou of Houma; one sister, Ruby Picou LeBoeuf of Montegut; three half-sisters, Miriam P. Brossette of New Orleans, Rona P. Rodrigue of Houma, and Rhea P. Voisin of Dulac; two grandchildren, Dr. Camille Jude Callais Pitre and husband, Rep. Loulan Pitre Jr. and Lea Marie Callais; and two great-grandchildren, Emile Camille Pitre and Mathieu Jude Pitre. She was preceded in death by her husband, Camile Joseph Pitre; her parents, Elam and Clothilde Hebert Picou; one brother, Houston Picou; four half-brothers, Roland, Wilbur, Corbert and Noel Picou; two sisters, Emily Savoie and Ester LeBoeuf; and two half-sisters, Helen Bellanger and Bonnie Belle Fitch. She was a parishioner of Scared Heart Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. November 9, 2001 Alma Johnson Reed Alma Johnson Reed, 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at noon Monday, Nov. 5, 2001. Visi tation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mount Horeb Baptist Church. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church with burial in Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by one sister, Ella Ebron of Clinton, N.C.; her caretaker, Shirley McKinley of Houma; and numerous nieces, nephews and relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Reed; and her parents, Jessie and Thelma Verrett Johnson. She was a homemaker and an organist. She was a member of Mount Horeb Baptist Church. November 9, 2001 Lionel White Lionel White, 61, a native and resident of Johnson Ridge died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church on Johnson Ridge. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in the Blue Lille Cemetery on Johnson Ridge. He is survived by his wife, Janiece R. White of Johnson Ridge; father of Cornel P. White of Johnson Ridge, Sheryl W. Joseph of Atlanta, Ga., Deniece White and Tammy White, both of Thibodaux; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Leola White. He was employed by McDermott Fabricators in Morgan City for 26 years. November 10, 2001 Pearl Picou Pitre Pearl Picou Pitre, 91, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Montegut, died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001. Funeral w ill be held at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Norman (Joyce Pitre) Callais and June Evelyn Marie Pitre, both of Cut Off; two half-brothers, Felton Picou of Seattle, Wash., and Ray Picou of Houma; one sister, Ruby Picou LeBoeuf of Montegut; three half-sisters, Miriam P. Brossette of New Orleans, Rona P. Rodrigue of Houma, and Rhea P. Voisin of Dulac; two grandchildren, Dr. Camille Jude Callais Pitre and husband, Rep. Loulan Pitre Jr., and Lea Marie Callais; and two great-grandchildren, Emile Camille Pitre and Mathieu Jude Pitre. She was preceded in death by her husband, Camile Joseph Pitre; her parents, Elam and Clothilde Hebert Picou; one brother, Houston Picou; four half-brothers, Roland, Wilbur, Corbert and Noel Picou; two sisters, Emily Savoie and Ester LeBoeuf; and two half-sisters, Helen Bellanger and Bonnie Belle Fitch. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. November 10, 2001 Roland Marcel Vice Roland Marcel Vice, 75, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma died at 3:24 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home wit h burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rita Foret Vice of Houma; two daughters, Wanda Vice Prestenbach, and Susan Vice and husband, Calvin Plaisance of Houma; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Elvira Carlos Vice Sr.; and three brothers, Steve Vice, Norman Vice Jr., and Minor Vice. He was a salesman for Imperial Furniture and was a member of the Woodmen of the World. He was a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. November 11, 2001 Carrie Arceneaux Carrie Luci Arceneaux, 90, a native of Donaldsonville and a resident of Gray, died at 4:10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home and 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Bridget Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Dalton "Bickey" Arceneaux; one daughter, Carol A. Boudreaux; one brother, Louis N. Boston Jr.; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Nelson and Felicie Esnault Boston; four brothers, James Boston, Clarence Boston, Dalton Boston and Charles Boston; three sisters, Hazel Boudreaux, Bernice Sonnier and Myrtle Savoie, and two grandchildren. She was a parishioner of St. Bridget Church. November 11, 2001 Karen Bolden Karen Louise Trosclair Bolden, 44, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 3:10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at First Corinthian Baptist Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in Woodlawn Ranch Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Leslie "Dede" Bolden Jr. of New Orleans; one daughter, Kwanza C. Bolden; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Zachary and Gladys Stewart Trosclair Sr.; one brother, Zachary Trosclair Jr.; and one sister, Cloteal Trosclair. She was a member of First Corinthians Baptist Church and a former employee of Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office. November 11, 2001 Jessie Cedotal Jessie Joseph Cedotal, 62, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of Raceland, died at 8:40 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Mary's Nativity 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, Gail Ann Zeringue Cedotal; one son, Michael John Cedotal; one daughter, Jill Marie Cedotal Harris; two sisters, Lilly Mae Cedotal Champagne and Sherry Ann Cedotal Billiot; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his par ents, Wilfred E. and Beatrice Dugas Cedotal. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. November 11, 2001 Hubert Dumont Hubert Joseph "Blackie" Dumont, 63, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Houma, died at 11:33 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at the funeral home. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with burial in St. Francis II Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lombes S. Dumont; four sons, Craig Dumont, Kevin Dumont, Kerry Dumont and Chad Dumont; two daughters, Dena LeBlanc and Sherry Allums; one stepson, Henry Stephens; two stepdaughters, Dolores Brizzard and Elizabeth Chauvin; one brother, Ronald Dumont; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Easton Joseph and Annabelle Savoie Dumont. He was a retired superintendent in the oilfield industry and was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Church. November 11, 2001 Martha LeBauve Martha Mae Pellegrin LaBauve, 63, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Services will be at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. She is survived by three sons, Randy LaBauve of Bourg, Kerry La Bauve and Terry LaBauve of Chauvin; three daughters, Arlene Adam of Bayou Blue, Tammy Chauvin and Dinah "LuLu" Daigle of Chauvin; one sister, Marie Nelton of Bourg; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randolph Roy LaBauve; her parents, Wilson and Aurilia Carlos Pellegrin; and a brother, Norman Pellegrin. She was a homemaker. November 11, 2001 Vera Penney Vera Faye Allen Penney, 86, a native of Cayuga, Tx., and a resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Mulberry Baptist Church. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by two daughters, Monna Penney Johnson and Novelyn Penney Blanchard; one sister, Attis Imogene Allen Corpier of Arlington, Tx.; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Neal Lee Penney; her parents, James Clinton Allen and Attis Gertrude Massey Allen; six brothers, Berry Norman Allen, Bonny Culman Allen, Weldon Rudolph Allen, Marion Massey Allen, James Comer Allen and Elgin Lamar Allen; and three sisters, Elma Truman Allen, Fannie Lee Allen and Olsie Ineze Allen. She was a retired real estate salesperson for Patterson R eal Estate Agency for 25 years. She was a member of First Baptist and Mulberry Baptist churches. November 11, 2001 Roland Vice Roland Marcel Vice, 75, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma died at 3:24 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rita Foret Vi ce of Houma; two daughters, Wanda Vice Prestenbach, and Susan Vice and husband, Calvin Plaisance of Houma; and two grandchildren, Kimberly Prestenbach and Brittany Boudreaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Elvira Carlos Vice Sr.; and three brothers, Steve Vice, Norman Vice Jr., and Minor Vice. He was a retired salesman for Imperial Furniture and was a member of the Woodmen of the World. He was a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. November 12, 2001 Al Paul Blanchard Al Paul Blanchard, 44, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:28 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his ex-wife, Zella Dupre of Chauvin; one s on, Toby Blanchard of Chauvin; one daughter, Paige Blanchard of Chauvin; and one sister, Maryline B. LeBoeuf of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vanis and Leonise Bergeron Blanchard; one brother, Iry Blanchard; and one stepbrother, Adam Trahan. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. November 12, 2001 Louise Naquin Clement Louise Naquin Clement, 86, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Harold, Lyle, Francis and Ronald Clement; one daughter, Betty C. Albert; one brother, Clifton Naquin; one sister, Alceda N. Adams; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and four step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester V. Clement; her parents, Kliebert and Alida Gros Naquin; two brothers, Gilbert and Noway Naquin; and two sisters, Rita N. Navarre and Nobie N. Boudreaux. November 12, 2001 Luby Charles-Joseph Dumont Luby Charles-Joseph Dumont, 83, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:05 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Church with burial in the church mausoleum. He is survived by one brother, Harry Dumont of Chauvin; two sisters, Eula Monroe and Lena Trahan of Houma; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michel and Marie Dubois Dumont; one brother, Camille Dumont; and two sisters, Lillian D. White and Hilda D. Blanchard. He was a U.S. army veteran of WWII, a member of the VFW Post No. 9608 and American Legion Post No. 380. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. November 12, 2001 Aurelie "Red" Joseph Dupre Aurelie "Red" Joseph Dupre, 89, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2001. Services were scheduled for 11a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by five nieces, Joan Gaston Dixon, Linda Gaston Callaway, Barbara Gaston Baudean, Brenda Gaston Benoit and Barbara LeBoeuf Bourg; and three nephews, Carl LeBoeuf, Easton LeBoeuf Jr. and Benny LeBoeuf. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilda Gaston Dupre; his parents, Valerie and Anastasie Richard Dupre; three brothers, Claverie Dupre, Oleus Dupre and Emile Dupre; and three sisters, Alexina Hutcherson, Josephine LeBoeuf and Bridget Rodrigu e. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. November 12, 2001 Neola Bell Davis Hanna Neola Bell Davis Hanna, 92, a native of Mississippi and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:59 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2001. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum in New Orleans. She is survived by her former husband, Heine Sorensen; three sons, Eloy Bates, Clarence Bates and John Rhodes; two daughters, Ethel Sand and Jewell Nyblom; one brother, Jeva Benson Davis; 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three husbands, Curtis Leon Bates, Gilbert Rhodes and Robert Hanna; her parents, Alexander Newton Davis and Ella Napier Davis; two sons, Newton and Charles Henry Bates; one daughter, Alice Fay Rhodes; one brother, W. Davis; and one sister, Minnie Bell Davis. She was a parishioner of Galliano Kingdom Hall. November 12, 2001 Kay Marie LaGrange Kay Marie LaGrange, 45, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:14 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, 2001. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Gregory Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with burial in the St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She is sur vived by her mother, Aline Belanger LaGrange; two brothers, Glenn M. LaGrange of Gretna and Michael J. LaGrange of Maryville, Tenn.; two sisters-in-law; Carol B. LaGrange and Christine J. LaGrange; and three aunts, Louella Prejean, Ida Domangue and Gerturde Butler. She was preceded in death by her father, Del A. LaGrange. She was a former student of TARC. She was a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to TARC. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. November 12, 2001 Vera Faye Allen Penney Vera Faye Allen Penney, 86, a native of Cayuga, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 5:25 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2001. Services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Mulberry Baptist Church with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Monna Penney Johnson and Novelyn Penney Blanchard and husband, Jim Blanchard of Houma; one sister, Attis Imogene Allen Corpier of Arlington, Texas; four grandchildren, Julie Johnson Michel and husband Steve, Jay Lee Blanchard and wife Brenda, Vondalyn Blanchard Bailey and husband Tom, and Stephanie Johnson Chapman and husband James III; and eight great-grandchildren, Andrae Michel, Trey Bailey, Brandon Michel, Bryce Michel, Kaitlyn Blanchard, Trent Bailey, James Chapman IV and Rachael Chapman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Neal Lee Penney; her parents, James Clinton and Attis Gertrude Massey Allen; her grandparents, Robert Toombs and Minnie Lee Robinson Massey; six brothers, Berry Norman Allen, Weldon Rudolph Allen, Marion Massey Allen, James Comer Allen, Elgin Lamar Allen and Bonny Culman Allen; and three sisters, Elma Truman Allen, Fannie Lee Allen and Olsie Ineze Allen. She was a retired real estate agent for Patterson Real Estate for 25 years. She was a member of Mulberry Baptist Church of Houma. Chauvin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. November 12, 2001 Mertia Guidry Pitre Mertia Guidry Pitre, 69, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11a.m.Tuesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Clarence Pitre; two sons, Troy and Randy Pitre; two brothers, Freddie and Louis Guidry; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elson and Elvira Ledet Guidry; and one sister, Vivian Guidry. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. November 13, 2001 Alice Crawford Alice Crawford, 75, a native of Tucson, Ariz. and resident of Napoleonville, died at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2001. Graves ide Services will be at 2 p.m. today at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert J. and Flos Beasley Crawford. November 14, 2001 Emma Naquin Dardar Emma Naquin Dardar, 75, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Isle de Jean Charles, died at 12:22 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, 2001. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Charles Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church with burial in Bisland Cemeter y. She is survived by her husband, Michel N. Dardar of Isle de Jean Charles; one son, Thomas J. Dardar of Isle de Jean Charles; three daughters, Mrs. Al (Mildred) Naquin, Cheryl Dardar Fitch of Isle de Jean Charles, and Mrs. Perry (Yvonne) Payton of London, Ark.; two brothers, Victor Naquin and the Rev. Roch Naquin of Montegut; one sister, Mrs. Howard (Bridget) Brunet of Montegut; and eleven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph B. Naquin and Adorina Chaisson Naquin; one brother, Christopher Naquin; and one sister, Mrs. Harry (Anna) Dardar. She was a member of St. Charles Ladies Altar Society, V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary, and a member of Cursillo Movement. She was a homemaker. She was a parishioner of St. Charles Catholic Church. November 14, 2001 Odette Breaux Folse Odette Breaux Folse, 84, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 5:27 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, 2001. Funeral was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at St. Mary's Nativity Church in Raceland with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Uzee Folse; two sons, Terry and Brian Folse; one daughter, Mary Ann Brodtman; one brother, Arthur Breaux Jr.; two sisters, Lucille Foret and Hilda Tardo; eleven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Breaux Sr. and Elvire Bourgeois Breaux; three brothers, Grant Breaux, Clemille Breaux, and Emile Breaux; and two sisters, Enola Grabert and Josephine Breaux. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Local Blood Center. November 14, 2001 La'Niya McDowell La'Niya Moneah McDowell, infant, a native and resident of Gray, died at 9:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, 2001. A Graveside Service was scheduled for 1 p.m. today at Half Way Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her mother, Di'Sheeking Marie Wright of Gray; her father, Rufino Linares McDowell of Thibodaux; her grandparents, Joyce Wright of Gray, Bonnie McDowell and Johnnie McDowell of Thibodaux, and Bertrand Murray of Schriever; and her great-grandmother, Mildred Wright of Thibodaux. She was preced ed in death by her great grandparents, Willie Wright Sr., James and Dorothy Richard, and Johnnie and Meley McDowell. November 14, 2001 Horace Whatley Jr. Horace A. Whatley Jr., 75, a native of Trees City and resident of Houma, died at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the chapel with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Brownlee Whatley; one son, Jerry Whatley of Houma; two brothers, Tom Whatley of Ruston, and Sammy Whatley of Baton Rouge; and two grandchildren, Taryl and Jillian Whatley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace Sr. and Hazel Reagan Whatley; one brother, Dorman Whatley; and two sisters, Bobbie Lawson of Houma, and Priscilla Pope also of Houma. Falgout Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. November 15, 2001 Robert Clark Bourgeois Robert Clark Bourgeois, 84, a native of Lecompte and resident of Metairie, died at 2:05 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Metairie and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church in Metairie. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church with burial in Lake Lawn Park Cemetery in New Orl eans. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Ponstein Bourgeois; three sons, Robert C. Bourgeois Jr., Don Ray Bourgeois, and Tommy Gene Bourgeois; three daughters, Barbara Bourgeois Lewis, Connie Bourgeois Scheer, and Beverly Bourgeois Daigle; step-father of William B. Ponstein and Kay P. Bertram; three brothers, Otis Bourgeois, Kenneth Bourgeois, and Rene Bourgeois; 19 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and six step-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Thelma E. Wickes Bourgeois; and three brothers, Gerald Bourgeois, Clarence Bourgeois, and an infant brother. He was a retired veteran of the United States Air Force and a Doolittle Tokyo Raider. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Doolittle Tokyo Raider Scholarship Fund, c/o Lt. Col. Richard E. Cole, 48 Blaschke Road, Comfort, Texas 78013 Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Metairie is in charge of arrangements. November 15, 2001 Louis Joseph Himel Louis Joseph Himel, 67, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 4:40 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the church with burial in St. Louis Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne tte Bourgeois Himel of Bayou Blue; one daughter, Mrs. Johnny (Kim) Martin of Bayou Blue; three brothers, Raymond Himel, Anthony Himel, and Ricky Himel of Bayou Blue; two sisters, Mrs. Lloyd (Betty) Triche and Mrs. Bobby (Charlene) Josey of Bayou Blue; and one grandchild, Brody Ray Martin of Bayou Blue. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivy Joseph Himel and Ida Rogers Himel; and one brother, Herbert Himel. He was employed by Benoit Machine Inc. He was a U.S. Army veteran during the Korean War. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. November 15, 2001 Charles Francis "Mac" McElroy Sr. Charles Francis "Mac" McElroy Sr., 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:20 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 1 Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Anna Mae Sagona McElroy of Bourg; one son, Charles "Joe" F. McElroy Jr. and wife, Doris McElroy of Gibson; one daughter, Romettra "Pumpkin" M. Wilkins and husband, John Wilkins of Enterprise, Miss.; one brother, Fay McElroy of Houma; one sister, Mrs. Carroll (Mel) Sanders of Houma; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. H e was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney McElroy Sr. and Marie Chauvin McElroy; one son, Steven Paul McElroy; two brothers, Sidney McElroy Jr. and Hayes McElroy Sr.; and one sister, Mildred Duplantis. He was a retired supervisor for Raymond Fabricators. He was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. November 15, 2001 Levi Walker Levi Walker, 68, a native of Columbia and resident of Houma, died at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with burial in Half Way Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by two daughters, Mary Caldwell of Norcross, Ga., and Vanessa Whittington of Houston, Texas; three sons, Brian Smith and Gregory Wiley, both of New Orleans, and Wayne Wiley of Houston; stepfather of Russell Evers of Houma, and Tiny Ballard of Lafayette; brother of Annisa Walker Jr., Ivory Walker, Charlotte Jackson, and Grace Walker of Monroe, Ella Walker and Alma Scott of Columbia; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louella Walker; his parents, Annisa Sr. and Alma Carrington Walker; two sons, Charles David Walker, and Bruce Whittington. November 15, 2001 Lloyd Jean Zeringue Lloyd Jean Zeringue, 83, a native of Wallace and resident of Des A llemands, died at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Perry James Zeringue Sr. and Kenneth Patrick Zeringue; two daughters, Darlene Mary Zeringue and Maxine Z. Zeringue; one brother, Gerard Zeringue; three sisters, Lois Z. Scioneaux, Enid Z. Boudreaux, and Eunice Z. Simon; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary F. Zeringue; his parents, Joseph Edward Zer ingue and Marie Nezida Aubert Zeringue; one daughter, Shiela Rose Zeringue; two brothers, Stanley Zeringue and Maurice Zeringue; one sister, Maryanne Z. Stein; and two grandchildren. He was a Medical Technician in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the American Legion, usher at St. Gertrude Church and a retired member of the Des Allemands Fire Department and former member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church. November 16, 2001 Viola Lyons Benedict Viola Lyons Benedict, 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 12:50 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Residence Baptist Church. Services will be at 11 a.m . Saturday at the church with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Daniel Turner and wife Audrey of Houma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Trinidad Benedict; and her parents, Usan Lyons and Mary Jenkins. She was a self-employed restauranteur. She was a member of Residence Baptist Church. November 16, 2001 Gertrude Cecilia Carrere Hebert Gertrude Cecilia Carrere Hebert, 69, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Dulac, died at 5:25 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church with burial in Holy Family Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Jose' Ferrell Hebert and wife, Kayla Carter Hebert of Ruston; two daughters, Nirmala "Nin" Voisin and husband, Errol Voisin, and Angela "Prune" Carrere and husband, Frank Carrere Jr. of Houma; one brother, Anthony Carrere of Dulac; two sisters, Stella Blanchard of Houma and Alberta Smith of Bayou Blue; 11 grandchildren, Shasta Daniels, Heather Brooks, Amanda Singleton, Carrie Hebert, Kyle Hebert, Haley Hebert, Mary Voisin, Kellie Voisin, Dustin Carrere, Kagan Carrere and Ashley Carrere; and one great-grandchild, Grace Daniels. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Joseph Hebert, he r parents, Bernard Carrere and Louise Pellegrin Carrere; and two brothers, Majesta Carrere and Stelay Carrere. She was the retired owner of Gertie's Grocery. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. November 16, 2001 Robert Chester Hennigan Robert Chester Hennigan, 74, a native of Merryville and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001. Visitation will be at 4 p.m. today at Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church in Merryville. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in Cooper Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Anne Modicut Hennigan; one daughter, Brenda Jeans of Merryville; one son, Kevin Hennigan of Port Allen; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a member of the American Legion, the Terrebonne Retired Teachers Association, the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association, the National Retired Teachers Association and the Terrebonne Writers Club. He was a Navy Veteran in World War II and served in the Pacific. November 16, 2001 Samuel J. "Sam" Lirette Samuel J. "Sam" Lirette, 59, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:55 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvi n. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Marie Lirette of Chauvin; two sons, Brett Lirette of Baton Rouge and Seve Lirette of Chauvin; one daughter, Bridgette Lirette Forstall of New Orleans; and three grandchildren, Phillip and Kristi Lirette of Baton Rouge, and Isabelle Forstall of New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clovis and Angolia Thibodaux Lirette; one son, Jody Lirette; and one brother, Travis "Blacky" Lirette Sr. He was a member of Montegut Lions, past president of Chauvin Lions, past district governor 8S of Lions International, member and past grand knight KC Council No. 5013, member of Woodmen of the World in Chauvin, member of Ward Seven in Chauvin, and a parishioner and usher of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. He was a retired boat captain. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. November 16, 2001 Modris Joseph Pellegrin Jr. Modris Joseph Pellegrin Jr., 58, a native of Bourg and resident of Chauvin, died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Harvest Full Gospel Church with burial in St. Charles Borromero Catholic Cemetery in Pointe-aux-Chenes. He is survived by his wife, Madeline Chaisson Pellegrin; his mother, Velma LeBouef Pellegrin; three step-sons, Jerry Naquin, Kenneth Naquin and David Naquin; one step-daughter, Shirley Naquin Pellegrin; six brothers, Donnie, Raymond, Kurt, Burnie, Glynn and Carl Pellegrin; four sisters, Mona Pellegrin, Marlene Loupe, Kay Green and Betty Bergeron; 14 step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Modris Joseph Pellegrin Sr.; one brother, Kenneth Pellegrin; and four sisters, Bonnie, Patriciaann, Earline and Anna Marie Pellegrin. He was retired from Terrrebonne Parish School System as a custodian. November 16, 2001 Joseph Martin Rudolph Joseph Martin Rudolph, 52, a native of New Orleans and resident of Chackbay, died at 2:46 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001. Graveside Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Chackbay. He is survived by his mother, Daisy Rudolph Dinet; two brothers, Anthony Alipio and Anastacio Alipio; and two sisters, Linda Bene' and Anita Tyson. He was preceded in death by his father, Martin Rudolph. November 16, 2001 The Rev. John Henry Sewell The Rev. John Henry Sewell, 87, a native of Coke County, Texas, and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Baker Funeral Home in Baker and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at First United Methodist Church of Baker. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. He is survived by one daughter, Katheryn and husband, Warren Rink, of Houma; one son, the Rev. John Sewell and wife, Sally, of Opelika, Ala.; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Edwards Sewell; his parents, Alton Z. and Katie LeMond Sewell; and one sister, Jewel Cook. He began his ministry in 1941, serving five churches in Jeanerette, First United Methodist churches in Ferriday, Baker and Arcadia, Buelah United Methodist Church in Jena, Centenary United Methodist Church in Franklinton, Pharr Chapel United Methodist Church in Morgan City, Mount Mariah United Methodist Church in Arcadia; McGuire United Methodist Church in West Monroe, North Highlands United Methodist Church in Shreveport, and Morningside United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mission Ministry of First United Methodist Church of Baker. November 17, 2001 Pauline Anisman Pauline Messina Anisman, 71, a native of Lafourche Crossing and resident of Houma, died at 5:40 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. S ervices will be at noon Monday at the funeral home chapel with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Perry D. Anisman of San Diego, Calif.; two daughters, Joell Anisman and Sandra J. Anisman of Houma; two brothers, Henry Messina Jr. of Apex, N.C., and Patrick Messina of Houma; one sister, Theresa M. Benoit of Houma; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Anisman; and her parents, Henry Messina Sr. and Marie Elardo Messina. She was a retired owner and operator of Palais Royal for 30 years and was a member of the Krewe of Hyacinthians. She was a member of Jewish Faith of Touro Synagague. November 17, 2001 Mary Dillard Mary "Emma Jean" Dillard, 50, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001. Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. today at First Corinthian Baptist Church with burial in Deweyville Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Chester Dillard of Houma; her mother, Elouise Bonnet of Houma; two daughters, Patricia McKenzie of Columbus, Ga., and Laura Dillard of Houma; three brothers, Joseph Shelvin, Steven Bonnet and Clayton Shelvin, all of Houma; and one sister, Dorothy Bonnet of Houma; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Esteve Bonnet; and one brother, Harry Bonnet. She was a member of First Corinthian Baptist Church. November 17, 2001 William Rasberry William "Bill" Rasberry, 86, a resident of Alexandria, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time today at Rush Funeral Home in Pineville. A Memorial Service will be at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Jerry of Alexandria; three stepchildren, Patricia Stokes of Covington, Jan Dymond and Kay Albright of Mandeville; one brother, Pete Rasberry of Jonesboro; and six grandchildren. He was a WWII veteran and a retired salesman with Mid South Supply Company. He was past master of Western Star Lodge No. 24, past high Priest of Monroe Chapter No. 18, royal and select masters, past illustrious master of Monroe Council No. 8 and select masters, past commander of Monroe Commandrey No. 7 Knights Templer, past sovereign of Ouachita conclave Red Cross of Constantine, 32nd degree Mason and member of Barak Shrine Temple. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shriner's Cripple Children's Hospital. Rush Funeral Home in Pineville is in charge of arrangements. November 18, 2001 Houston Paul "Tex" Eschete Houston Paul "Tex" Eschete, 95, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:32 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Norris P. and Arnold J. Eschete of Houma; one daughter, Dolores Eschete Wallis of Palacios, Texas; 16 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Libby Blanchard Eschete; his parents, John Oleus Eschete and Celestine Marcel Eschete; one son, Clayton J. Eschete; one grandchild, name not provided; 10 brothers, Junius Eschete, Howard Eschete Sr., Robert Eschete Sr., Wilbert Eschete Sr., Floyd Eschete Sr., Noel Eschete, Calvin Eschete, Alvin Eschete, Norris Eschete and Allen Eschete; three sisters, Eunice Eschete Klingman, Lillian Eschete Ourso and May Eschete Savoie. He was a retired salesman for Autin Meat Packing Co. and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. November 18, 2001 Lucy Bergeron Morvant Lucy Bergeron Morvant, 92, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Larose, died at 7:13 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2001. Religious services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland with burial in St. Louis No. 3 Cemetery in New Orleans. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ulysses "Nick" Morvant; her parents, Emile and Helena Breaux Bergeron; four brothers, Emile, Eugene , Tom and Leonce Bergeron; and one sister, Leontine Rasid. November 18, 2001 Kade Tyler Parfait Kade Tyler Parfait, infant, a native of Jefferson Parish and a resident of Houma, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2001. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Holy Family Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Larry Parfait Jr. and Kelly Perrin of Houma; his paternal grandparents, Larry and Ella Boudreaux Parfait Sr. of Houma; his maternal grandparents, Nelson and Charlene Christen Perrin Jr. of Houma; his great-grandparents, Rita Parfait of Dulac, Wilma Boudreaux of Houma, Pete and Rose Christen of Dulac, Nelson and Earline Perrin Sr. of Barataria. He was preceded in death by his great-grandfathers, Alvin Parfait and Nolty Boudreaux. November 18, 2001 Josephine Stemmans Prejean Josephine Stemmans Prejean, 95, a native and resident of Carencro, died at 9:05 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Melancon Funeral Home in Carenco. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in Carenco with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Louis Prejean and wife, Connie of Lafayette; three daughters, Ruth Hebert and husband, Paul Wade of Houma, Marguerite Duplechian and husband, Sammy of Jennings, and Joyce Bourque of Lafayette; 16 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luke J. Prejean; her parents, Henry and Marie Dupuis Stemmans; one son, Russell Prejean; four brothers and five sisters. She was retired from Heymanns Millenary Department in Lafayette, a parishioner of St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, a member of the Bonne Mort Society and the St. Anne Society. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Suite 200, Lafayette, La. 70503-3240. November 18, 2001 Pearl "Pearlie" Thomas Williams Pearl "Pearlie" Thomas Williams, 93, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Wallace Williams of St. Louis, Mo., and Oliver Williams of Pacoima, Calif.; 11 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Williams; her parents, Mack and Agnes Thomas; two brothers, Leonard and Rufus Thomas; and one sister, Hattie Thomas Rhodes. She was a member of Moses Baptist Church. November 19, 2001 Loyman Joseph "Manny" Au thement Loyman Joseph "Manny" Authement, 94, a native of Lake Arthur and resident of Houma, died at 3:39 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Euphemie B. Prejean Authement of Houma; three sons, John Patrick Authement and wife, Betty Authement, Anthony Paul "Tony" Authement and wife, Allie Authement of Houma, and Voorhies Joseph "V.J." Authement of Houston, Texas; three daughters, Gloria Marie Authement Prestenbach and husband, Earl Prestenbach, Anna Mae Authement Leger and husband, James Leger, and Juanita Ann Authement Poindexter and husband, Mike Poindexter of Houma; 17 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 14 step-great-grandchildren; and two step-great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Voorhies Joseph Authement and Alice Duet Authement; two brothers, Enoch Authement and Voorhies Authement; two sisters, Philicie Authement Barrios and Ida Authement Boudreaux; and his grandparents, Oscar Authement and Melliciere Breaux Authement, Eugene Duet, and Philicie Pierce Duet. He was a retired farmer and catt le rancher for 60 years. He was a member of Holy Name Society and Knights of Columbus. He was a veteran of the U.S. National Guard. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. November 19, 2001 Dorothy Pitre Daigle Dorothy Pitre Daigle, 70, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 5:05 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by six sons, Jerry, Carl, Emile Jr., Barry, Terry and Darrel Daigle; four daughters, Cerita Arceneaux, Deborah Rodriguez, Bonnie Toups, and Marlene Daigle; one half-brother, Russell Meyer; one sister, Barb ara Bourgeois; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emile Daigle Sr.; her parents, Thomas and Blanche Gaudet Pitre; three brothers, Warren, Curren and Thomas Pitre Jr.; one half-brother, Larry Meyer; and one grandchild. She was a parishioner of St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church. November 19, 2001 Gussie Esteven LeBoeuf Gussie Esteven LeBoeuf, 95, a native of Schriever and resident of Houma, died at 3:20 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Ros ary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Camille J. LeBoeuf Jr., Reynold J. LeBoeuf, Larry A. LeBoeuf of Houma, and Allen J. LeBoeuf of Seymour, Tenn.; one sister, Mrs. Allen (Cleon) Bourgeois of Houma; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Camille J. LeBoeuf Sr.; her parents, Caliste J. Esteven and Augestine M. Guilfour; three brothers, Bruah Esteven, John Esteven, and Willie Esteven; four sisters, Mrs. Walter (Althea) Bourg, Mrs. Loveless (Eleis) Rhodes, Mrs. Bob (Olive) Fonceca, and Mrs. Fran (Rose) Kervick; one half-brother, Sidney Esteven; and two half-sisters, Mrs. Gus (Daisey) Guilfour and Mrs. Norbert (Lilly) LeBoeuf. She was a homemaker. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. November 19, 2001 Rita Boudreaux Lee Rita Boudreaux Lee, 80, a native of Harvey and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 6:50 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2001. Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Golden Meadow with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her husband, Louis Lee; one son, Louis Lee Jr.; two daughters, Barbara Toups and Audrey Richoux; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lazard and Theresa Autin Boudreaux; one daughter, Theresa Lee; one great-grandson, Brodie Falgout; and seven sisters, Rose Watler, Rosalie Ledet, Georgette Dobard, Dorina Zeller, Emma Dupuy, Julie LeBlanc, and Georgina Taravella. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. She was a homemaker. November 19, 2001 Edith Marie Theriot Edith Marie Theriot, 90, a native and resident of Larose, died at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2001. Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by one brother, Howard Theriot; three sisters, Nora Theriot, Gladys Allemand, and Ethel Allemand; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lovency and Lucy Barrios Theriot; her stepmother, Elda B. Theriot; four brothers, Sidney, Gillis, Louis (Wiltz) and Tilman Theriot; and three sisters, Lucia Breaux, Jeanne Bailleaux, and Anna Ledet. She was a member of Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society. November 19, 2001 Eugene John Thibodeaux Eugene John Thibodeaux, 69, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:43 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2001. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Hope McClendon Thibodeaux of Houma; one son, David Thibodeaux and wife, Mandy Thibodeaux of Houma; three daughters, Mrs. Marvin (Kim) Belanger, Jeanne Worsham, and Amy Hirstius; two sisters, Mrs. Huey (Judy) Vice of Houma and Mrs. Herb (Rose) Stahl of Ponchatoula; and seven grandchildren, Katie Belanger, Anne Belanger, Allison Belanger, Natalie Worsham, Mark Worsham, Blaire Hirtius, and Douglas Thibodeaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irving J. Thibodeaux and Germaine Jaccuzzo Thibodeaux. He was a retired pharmacist and owner of Family Drug Inc. for 40 years. He was an avid sportsman and wildlife enthusiast and musician. He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. November 20, 2001 Thomas M. Close Thomas M. Close, 58, a native of Louisville, Ky. and resident of Houma, died at 8:01 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2001. No Services are scheduled. He is survived by his wife, Melva Puckett Close of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, John J. and Ella Adams Close; and one brother, John Close. November 20, 2001 Charlene Faught Crawley Charlene Faught Crawley, 80, a native of Dallas, Texas and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2001. A Memorial Service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Houma. She is survived by three daughters, Gayle Foster of Lansing, Mich., Patricia Berry of Houma, and Eleanor Fowler of New Orleans; one sister, Bonnie Duval of Houma; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alva Hodge Faught; and one brother, A.H. "Brother" Faught Jr. She was a member of the first Women's Officer Candidate School class and served in WWII as Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps Women's Reserve and was retired in teaching classical languages since 1989. She was also a member of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association or St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. November 20, 2001 Ernest Marc Dardar Ernest Marc Dardar, 77, a native of Isle de Jean Charles and resident of Houma, died at 1:50 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Ernest "Ernie" Dardar and wife, Anzelie Dardar of Bourg; two daughters, Celina Dardar and husband, Larry Dion, and Norma Dardar of Houma; five stepchildren; two brothers, Thomas Dardar and Butch Dardar of Houma; four sisters, Gloria Crochet o f Grand Caillou, Marie Ledet, Sedonia Cotton of Houma, and Lezia Dardar of Isle de Jean Charles; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and 15 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Daisy Lodrigue Dardar; his parents, Joseph Dardar and Josephine Dardar; five brothers; and four sisters. He was a retired oysterman. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. November 20, 2001 Kilben G. LaFont Sr. Kilben G. LaFont Sr., 66, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died at 5:38 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2001. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Grand Isle Baptist Church in Grand Isle. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial in Our Lady of the Isle Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Daniel W. LaFont and Kilben G. LaFont Jr.; one daughter-in-law, Dawn Rose LaFont; three brothers, Joseph Jr., Cliff and Ernest LaFont; one sister, Mabel Santiny; and five grandchildren, Jessica, Danielle, Jolie, Dustin and Jarred LaFont. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edrie "Dimples" Kennedy LaFont; his parents, Joseph Eustache LaFont Sr. and Selina Crosby LaFont; one brother, Jerry LaFont; and three sisters, Cleo Boudreaux, Lorita Stanick, and Agatha Soderstrum. He was a born again Christian. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangemen ts. November 20, 2001 Hunter Michael Prejeant Hunter Michael Prejeant, infant, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:28 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001. A Graveside Service will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his parents, Brandon and Monique Folse Prejeant; one brother, Justin Prejeant; and his grandparents, Perry and Cindi Guiney Prejeant and Allen and Penny Babin Dugruise. November 20, 2001 Tommy Vance Scott Sr. Tommy Vance Scott Sr., 39, a native of Abilene, Texas and resident of Pittsburg, Texas, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2001. A Service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Cornerstone Four Square Church on Peach Street in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Janice Scott; his parents, Lois Jimenez and Eldon Scott Sr.; one son, Tommy S cott Jr.; two daughters, Jennifer Scott and Samantha Scott; three brothers, Eldon Scott Jr., Jeffrey Scott, and Donnie Dilday; and three sisters, Judy Chase, Jackie Bohon, and Barbara Kelley. He was preceded in death by one sister, Elizabeth Wiley. He was a truck driver. Erman Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. November 21, 2001 Walter Jordan Walter William Jordan, 99, a native of Creede, Colo., and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001. A Religious Service will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday at Olinge rs Funeral Home in Denver, Colo., with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Charles J. Jordan and wife, Barbara Duplantis Jordan of Houma; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Malcom Jordan; his parents, William and Maude Glynn Jordan; and three brothers, Glynn Eben Jordan, Francis Charles Jordan, and Addison Everett Jordan. He was a retired blueprint estimator for Air Purification Company. He was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 130 in Arvada, Colo., Jefferson Highlands Commandery No. 30, Knights Templar, Order of Eastern Star Chapter 137, Royal Arch, and Golden Chapter No. 5. November 21, 2001 Jessie Woods Sr. Jessie Woods Sr., 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Joyce Cooks of Thibodaux; 11 children, Abdul K. Ra-oof, Karriem Ramza, Tina Marie Adams, Mary Gail Adams, Crystal Washington, and Jessica Cooks of Thibodaux, Dianne Abdullah, Donna Marie Marnier, and Maryum Abdullah of Kalamazoo, Mich., David Woods of Chicago, Ill., and Micheal Woods of Columbus, Ohio; brother of Louis Woods Sr. and Effie Queen of Thibodaux, Alfred Woods of California, and Jessie Mae Dryer of Baton Rouge; 45 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmie and Ida Pearson Woods; one son, Jessie Woods Jr., three brothers, Joseph Woods, James Woods, and John Woods; and one sister, Lottie Allen. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. November 22, 2001 Mattie Castle Bateast Mattie Castle Bateast, 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 3:10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 2001. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Walter A. Bateast Sr.; four sons, Wilbert Sr., Walter A. and Stanley J. Bateast, all of Houma, and David J. Bateast of New Orleans; seven daughters, Mrs. Richard (Margie) Scott, Angeline Bateast, Mrs. Leo (Ruby Gail) Jackson, Mrs. Ambrose (Joyce) Nixon, Mrs. Herman (Gwendolyn) Johnson, all of Houma, Sandra A. Bateast of New Orleans, and Mrs. James (Shelia) Billiot of Texas; three brothers, Joseph and Calvin Castle Sr. of Houma, and Charles Castle of Long Beach, Calif.; two sisters, Hattie Beasley of Orange, Texas, and Mrs. Walter (Gladys) Ellzey Sr. of New Orleans; 33 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, the Rev. Charlie Castle and Florence Mack Castle; two sons, John and Ricky Bateast; three daughters, Judy Ann, Rose Marie and Marie Ann Bateast; four brothers, Wilbert, Louis, Isaac and Albert Castle; four sisters, Mildred Volter, Annie Brooks, Mary Castle, and Catherine Jones; one daughter-in-law, Maisie McGuire Bateast and three grandchildren. She was acting mother of the church and member of the deaconess board, chorus, Women's Day Association, Pastor Aide Club, Sunflower Eastern Star, and Heroines of Jerricho. She was a member of New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. November 22, 2001 Mary Dillard Mary "Emma Jean" Dillard, 50, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001. Burial was held in Deweyville Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Chester Dillard of Houma; her mother, Elouise Bonnet of Houma; two daughters, Patricia McKenzie of Columbus, Ga., and Laura Dillard of Houma; three brothers, Joseph Shelvin, Steven Bonnet and Clayton Shelvin, all of Houma; one sister, Dorothy Bonnet of Houma; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Esteve Bonnet; and on e brother, Harry Bonnet. She was a member of First Corinthian Baptist Church. November 22, 2001 Joseph M. Sultan Joseph M. Sultan, 71, a native of Holmes County, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2001. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Thibodaux. He is survived by one son, Gerald Sultan of Cut Off; two daughters, Twalla Sulton of Keithville and Shannon Watson of Plano, Texas; two sisters, Betty Duke and Alma Janz; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Joseph Gerald Sultan; and one great-grandchild. He served in the U.S. Navy for three years and was a pilot for 40 years. He was self-employed in T.V. Tower Construction. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Thibodaux. November 23, 2001 Elmo P. Boudreaux Sr. Elmo P. Boudreaux Sr., 71, a native of Gray and resident of Schriever, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and from 8 a.m. funeral time Monday at St. Bridget Church in Schriever. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rose Baradell Boudreaux; three daughters, Judy B. Glorioso, Debra B. Le Jeune and Sharon B. Robinson; one sister Rosella Catalano, five grandchildren; and one step-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nolan and Mabel Louviere Boudreaux; one son Elmo Boudreaux Jr.; three brothers, Nolan J. "N.J." Boudreaux, Daniel Boudreaux and James Boudreaux; three sisters, Ethel B. Vedros, Dorothy B. Borne and Jeannette B. Gros. November 23, 2001 Claude Breaux Claude Joseph Breaux Sr., 83, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, and 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be Saturday at the funeral home with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Buquet Breaux of Houma; four sons, Daniel Breaux, Claude Breaux of Houma, Harry Breaux of Braxton, Miss., and Stephen Breaux of Tylertown, Miss.; three daughters, Hilda Breaux Matherne, Betty Breaux and Tammy Breaux Payne of Houma; four brothers, Edmond Breaux, Arthur Breaux, Hubert "Teet" Breaux of Houma and Carlton Breaux of Bridge City; three sisters, Velma Breaux, Eunice Breaux Hebert and May Breaux Foret of Houma; 24 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren and eight step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Delmar Breaux Sr. and Marie Louise Hebert Breaux; one daughter Mary Ann Breaux Pate; two brothers Joseph D. "Noon" Breaux Jr. and Leonce Breaux; one, Lottie Breaux Lusco; and one granddaughter, Angela Babin. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. November 23, 2001 Wendy Camardelle Wendy Marie Camardelle, 35, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Galliano, died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Barry Camardelle; her parents Kenneth and Patsy Guidry Cheramie; one grandfather, Kirby E. Cheramie; one daughter, Paigan "Pea-Nut" Camardelle; three sisters, Penny Terwilliger, Kendalyn Besson and Shellie Besson. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mildred Cheramie and Jackson and Enola Guidry; and one brother, Kenneth Cheramie Jr. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. November 23, 2001 Connie Dronet Connie Sue Dronet, 51, a native of Port Sulphur and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2001. A Graveside Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her mother, Medith Landry Dronet; and three brothers, Glynn A. Dronet, Ashton Dronet Jr., and Terry J. Dronet. She was pr eceded in death by her father, Ashton J. Dronet Sr. November 23, 2001 Wickliff Fitch Wickliff Albert "Kip" Fitch, 96, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 9:53 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. It will continue noon until funeral time Saturday Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass is at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son Earl A. Fitch of Gray; and one daughter Antoinette Rogers of Grand Caillou; one brother Joseph Fitch of Houma; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Verret Fitch; his parents Lucien and Elizabeth Dardar Fitch; one son, Peter A. Fitch; five brothers, Charles Fitch, Dave Fitch, Alvin Fitch, Chester Fitch and Walter Fitch; five sisters, Rosie Foret, Sadie Fitch, Mabel Fitch, Azelia Fitch and Albertine Fitch. He was a retired fisherman and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. November 23, 2001 Percy Pellegrin Percy J. Pellegrin, 81, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 5:44 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Murphy Pellegrin; three daughters, Bonnie Gautreaux, Charlotte Lirette, and Christine Verrette; five sisters, Elvie Griffin, Eva Duthu, Joyce Dupre, Geraldine Gill, and Carolyn LeBlanc; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eula Mae Pellegrin; his parents, Justin and Leonise Carrere Pellegrin; two brothers, Anthony and Murphy Pellegrin; and three sisters, Beaula Voisin, Esther Price, and Evelyn Pellegrin. He was a fisherman. He parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. November 23, 2001 Beatrice Ross Beatrice G. Ross, 92, native of Donner and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 to funeral time Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Ronald J. Ross of Leesburg, Va.; one daughter, Beatrice R. Naquin of Thibodaux; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fenwick M. Ross of Gibson and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Adolf Gaudet; three brothers Allen M. Gaudet, Joel Gaudet and Irby J. Gaudet; two sisters U na Gaudet and Lottie G. Roundtree. November 23, 2001 Moses Short Moses "Mose" Short, 64, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 3:55 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Cora Mitchell Short; one son, Bruce Short Sr. of Houma; one brother, Freddie Short of Gibson; three sisters, Dorthy Harvey of Schriever, Betty Brinson and Verleen Junior of Gibson; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Short Sr. and Nola Calloway Short; five brothers, Joseph Short Jr., Sullivan Short, Warren Short, Ulysess Short, and Roland Short. He was a roofer. He was a member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. November 24, 2001 Edwin Bouterie Edwin E. Bouterie, 61, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one brother, Philip E. Bouterie Jr.; one sister, Phyllis B. Barrios; one brother-in-law, Julius Barrios; and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip E. Sr. and Marie Bouterie. He was employed by the Lafourche Parish School Board. November 24, 2001 Franklin Dufrene Franklin "Fuzzy" Dufrene, 58, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001. Visitation is 5 p.m. to midnight Sunday and 7 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Anthony Church in Gheens. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He is survived by his wife, Leann P. Dufrene; two daughters, Mrs Todd (Melissa) Sevier and Jennifer Dufrene; one brother, Chris Dufrene; one sister, Mrs. Lou Ayo; and one grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, John M. and Eula Falgout Dufrene; and two brothers, Raymond and J.C. Dufrene. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony Church. November 24, 2001 James Frank James Victor "Cap" Frank Jr., 68, a native of Marrero and resident of Houma, died at 2:25 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001. Visitation is 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel with burial in St. Louis Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Marlene Holbrook Frank; six sons, Gregory Frank of Long Beach, Miss., Kirk Frank of West Point, N.Y., Rick Frank and wife, Tracy, of Houston, Texas, Chris Frank of H ouma, James W. "Jimbo" Frank and wife, Regina, of Houma and Russell Williams of Houma; three daughters, Rhonda Frank of Houma, Kristy Richard and husband, Neal, of Houma, and Kim Domangue of San Antonio, Texas; three sisters, Gayle Robichaux of Raceland, Patricia Trinchard of New Orleans and Elaine Verrett of Houma; and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Victor Frank Sr. and Alice St. Blanc Frank; and two brothers, Eugene Paysee and Bryant Paysee. He served for seven years as police chief of Houma and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. November 24, 2001 Ione Picou Ione Margaret Brien Picou, 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:05 a.m. Friday, Nov. 23, 2001. Visitation is 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass is at 1 p.m today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Norman Joseph Picou Sr.; two sons, Norman Joseph Picou Jr. and wife, Glenda, and Herbert Anthony Picou, all of Houma; two daughters, Marlene Picou Blake of San Antonio, Texas, and Susan Picou Rollins and husband, Jack, of Houma; one brother, Eugene Brien Jr. of Houma; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene J. Brien Sr. and M aria Alfrida Chauvin Brien; five brothers, Ferris Brien, Shelby Brien, Earl Brien, Charles Brien and John L. Brien; and one sister, Iris Brien. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Gregory Catholic Church. November 25, 2001 Kate Marie Champagne Kate Marie Champagne, 6, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:05 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001. Visitation is 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at noon Monday at St. Bernadette with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Patrick J. and Ann Abbott Champagne of Houma; four sisters, Amanda Champagne, Dominique Champagne, Monica Champagne and Isabelle Champagne, all of Houma; her paternal grandfather, Irvan Champagne of Houma; her maternal grandparents, Neil L. and Janet G. Abbott of Houma; nine aunts; eight uncles; and 19 cousins. She was pre ceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Rosalie Marie Champagne. She was a student at Oakshire Elementary School and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, a fund has been established at Bank One to assist the Champagne family with medical expenses. November 25, 2001 Ruby Margaret Duplantis Ruby Margaret Duplantis, 95, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 10:4 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, 2001. Visitation is 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Herbert Duplantis Jr. and wife, Norma, of Houma, Kenneth Duplantis and wife, Lolita, of Houma, and Norman Duplantis and wife, Ruby, of Bayou Blue; one daughter, Cheryl D. Bourg and husband, Robert, of East Bernard, Texas; one sister, Olive Duplantis Guidry of Houma; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert John Baptist Duplantis Sr.; her parents, Albert T. and Eva Bergeron Duplantis; two brothers, Abbie Duplantis and Lindsey Duplantis; three sisters, Mae D. Sevin, Earney D. Dupre and Hilda D. Smith; two grandsons; and one great-grandson. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. November 25, 2001 James Victor "Cap" Frank Jr. James Victor "Cap" Frank Jr., 68, a native of Marrero and resident of Houma, died at 2:25 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001. Visitation is 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel with burial in St. Louis Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Marlene Holbrook Frank; six sons, Gregory Frank of Long Beach, Miss., Kirk Frank of West Point, N.Y., Rick Frank and wife, Tracy Spellman Frank, of Houston, Texas, Chris Frank of Houma, James W. "Jimbo" Frank and wife, Regina Graham Frank, of Houma, and Russell Williams of Houma; three daughters, Rhonda Frank of Houma, Kristy Richard and husband, Neal Richard, of Houma, and Kim Domangue of San Antonio, Texas; three sisters, Gayle Robichaux of Raceland, Patricia Trinchard of New Orleans and Elaine Verrett of Houma; and 14 grandchildren, Ryan Frank, Matthew Richard, Kimberly Richard, Bradley Domangue, Michelle Domangue, Collette Domangue, Danielle Domangue, James C. Frank, Madison Frank, Chelsea Frank, James G. Frank, Bridget Frank, Gus Williams and Madeline Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Victor Frank Sr. and Alice St. Blanc Frank; and two brothers, Eugene Paysee and Bryant Paysee. He served as police chief of Houma for seven years and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. November 25, 2001 Phyllis Lorraine Kummer Williams Phyllis Lorraine Kummer Williams, 76, a native of Beaver Dam Wisc., died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001. Visitation is 5 to 10 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass i s at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Michael Bergeron and wife, Lori, of Olive Branch, Miss.; one daughter, Torey Hebb and husband, Terry, of Houma; one brother, Don Kummer of Beaver Dam; six grandchildren, Michael E. Bergeron, Emma Bergeron, Brandi Hebb Bonvillian, Robert Hebb, Terry Paul "TJ" Hebb Jr. and Chad M. Frazier; and two great-grandchildren, Bryce A. Hebb and Taylor N. Bonvillian. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nick and Marie Ehlert Kummer. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and worked as a shipping clerk for Koyo Inc. USA. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. November 26, 2001 Mae Orgeron Collins Mae Orgeron Collins, 86, a native of Lockport and resident of Galliano, died at 11:40 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. 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. She is survived by one daughter, Rose Collins Lefort; one brother, Eddie Orgeron; six grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burke J. Collins; her parents, Justilien and Cecelia Hymel Orgeron; two sons, John and Ted Collins; four brothers, Joe, M itch, Percy and Dave Orgeron; and one sister, Bridget O. Cheramie. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. November 26, 2001 Harry John Kilgore III Harry John Kilgore III, 55, a native of Bunkie and resident of Raceland died at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001. A Memorial Service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Lois Marie Truxillo Kilgore; three sons, Tim, John and Kenny Kilgore; one daughter, Lisa Kilgore; five brothers, Jimmy, Mike, Glenn, Wayne and Walter Kilgore; two sisters, Mary Kilgore and Deborah Bradbury; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Jr. and Helen Sullivan Kilgore. November 26, 2001 Wilbert J. Ledet Wilbert J. Ledet, 83, a native of Lockport and resident of Mathews, died at 7:06 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Paul Ledet of Metairie and Wilton Ledet of Destrehan; three daughters, Theresa Punch of Raceland, Pam Jones of Covington, and Kathy Gauthreaux of Metairie; one brother, Gilbert Ledet of Mathews, and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Daisy Mae Robichaux Ledet; his parents, August and Clothilde Dupuy Ledet; one brother, Joseph Ledet; and one sister, Loretta Mallon. He was a veteran in the U.S. Army in WWII in the 1st Division Campaigns in Algeria, French Morocco, Tunisia and the invasion of Sicily. He was a retired employee of Jefferson Parish. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lafourche Parish Chapter of Louisiana Society for Cripple Children. November 26, 2001 Ayola Domangue Sevin Ayola Domangue Sevin, 82, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died a 9:10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Knight of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Learine S. Boudreaux and husband, Charles Boudreaux Sr. and Marylene Sevin of Chauvin; five grandchildren, Stacy Boudreaux of Cameron, Melanie B. LeCompte, Trina Boudreaux, Charles Boudreaux Jr. and Joanie Boudreaux all of Chauvin; and one great-grandchild, Jared LeCompte of Chauvin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fragius Sevin; her parents, John and Lorena LeBouef Domangue; three brothers, Wilsay Domang ue, Wilfred Domangue, and Wiltz Domangue; and one sister, Rose D. Benoit. She was a factory worker for Indian Ridge Shrimp Company. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. November 27, 2001 Elvire Marie Barrios Elvire Marie Barrios, 88, a native of Larose and resident of Houma, died at 4:21 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two nephews, Leroy Barrios and Thomas Purcell Jr.; three nieces, Pat Purcell, Loretta L. Boudreaux, and Louanna B. Bruce; one great nephew, Eric T. Sandoz; and one sister, Mary Barrios Purcell and husband, Thomas Purcell Sr. She was preceded in death by her parents, Philocles and Movillia Lerille Barrios; one nephew, Blaise Ledet Jr.; four brothers, Elvest Barrios, Claude Barrios, Ivy Barrios, and Joseph Barrios; and two sisters, Elva Cheramie and Velma Ledet. She was a member of the Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society for 50 years and was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. November 27, 2001 Emily Pierce Buquet Emily Pierce Buquet, 92, a native of Lafourche Parish and re sident of Bayou Blue died at 7:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Henry Paul, Gilbert John and Gibson Joseph Buquet; three daughters, Mrs. Alice Lopez, Mrs. Malvin Orgeron, and Mrs. Delphine Woolsey; one sister, Gladys Autin; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Enest J. Buquet; her parents, Closson and Enda Trosclair Pierce; three brothers, Webb Sr., Bevly Sr. and Howard Pierce; two sisters, Mabel Bernard and Carrie Borne; and four grandchildren. She was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. November 27, 2001 Alice Neil Waters Chapman Alice Neil Waters Chapman, 70, a native of Linden, Texas, and resident of Chauvin, died at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Donald "Don" Chapman of Chauvin; one daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Debbie) Falgout of Houma; two grandchildren, Mrs. Brian (Sheri) Ledet of Baton Rouge, and Mrs. Todd (Lori) Curlin of San Diego, Calif.; and one great grandchild, Evan Ledet of Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Madison Waters and Lessie Vennie Stone Waters; and one son, Lewis Eugene Chapman. She was a member of Cruzin Cajuns and was a homemaker. She was a member of Little Caillou Baptist Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. November 27, 2001 Lorraine Rodrigue Domangue Lorraine Rodrigue Domangue, 51, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 9:20 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001. No Services are scheduled. She is survived by her husband, Kerry Domangue of Houma; her father and step-mother, Leopold Rodrigue Sr. and Agnes Lamasion Rodrigue of Thibodaux; her mother-in-law; Gloria Bazet Domangue of Houma; one son, Kerry Domangue Jr. and wife, Monique Brunet Domangue of Houma; one brother, Leopold Rodrigue Jr. of Thibodaux; five sisters, Gail Blanchard, Linda Kliebert, and Karen Naquin, all of Thibodaux, Angela Pitre of Houma, and Joan Braud of Gray; and one grandchild, Cullen Domangue. She was preceded in death by her mother, Coleen Bergeron Rodrigue; her grandparents, Wilsey and Victoria Bergeron, and Dennis and Elma Rodrigue; and her father-in-law, Edward J. Domangue Sr. She was a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of ar rangements. November 27, 2001 Leroy E. Guidroz Leroy E. Guidroz, 79, a native of Raceland and resident of New Orleans, died at 10:32 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by four daughters, Amelia Finnegan, Cecile Guidroz, Sophie Hava, and Nicole Borden; two sisters, Winnie Webre and Luella Vogel; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Sr. and Winnie Robicheaux Guidroz; one son, Charles Guidroz; one brother, Clarence Guidroz Jr. and one sister, Norma Roberts. He was a U.S. Army veteran in WWII, was a prisoner of war, and received Bronze Star. November 27, 2001 Louise Adams Henderson Louise Adams Henderson, 47, a native of Houma and resident of Gibson, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Mathews Baptist Church in Houma. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Roland A. Henderson of LaPlace and Wayne J. Henderson Jr. of Gibson; one daughter, Kathy Marie Henderson of LaPlace; one brother, Webster Adams Jr. of Houma; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne J. Henderson Sr.; her parents, Webster Sr. and Laura Mae Victor Adams; one brother, Roland Adams; and one sister, Daisy Mae Adams Wright. She was a member of St. Mathews Baptist Church. November 27, 2001 Mabel M. Hogan Mabel M. Hogan, 82, a native of Gheens and resident of Des Allemands, died at 9 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Gheens. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial in Mennonite Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Carroll Hogan; one daughter-in-law, Marie Hogan; three brothers, Norman, Nerman and Johnny Matherne; two sisters, Vivian Comardelle and Emma Falcon; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Hogan; her parents, Joseph and Mercedes Schouest Matherne; two sons, James and Clarence Hogan Jr.; and one sister, Nora Abadie. She was a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church. November 27, 2001 James J. Jackson James J. Jackson, 93, a native of Houma and resident of New Orleans, died at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Law Street Baptist Church in New Orleans with wake service at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Dismissal Se rvices will be at 8 a.m. Thursday at the church with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by one daughter, Debra Payne Bryant of New Orleans; one sister, Lillian Jackson Hood of Los Angelas, Calif.; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jesenia Lagarde Jackson; his parents, Henry and Rosetta Thompson Jackson; three brothers, Willie, Daniel and Robert Jackson; and four sisters, Leona Jackson Thompson, Evelyn Jackson Willis, Roslie Jackson Johnson; and Susie Jackson Miles. He was a member of Law Height Benevolent Society and Winter Lodge. November 27, 2001 Lucille Cheramie Pitre Lucille Cheramie Pitre, 83, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 9:10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001. Funeral Services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Carol Terrebonne; one son-in-law, Ray Terrebonne; and one sister, Lorina St. Pierre. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Pitre; her parents, George and Marguerite Vega Cheramie; and one brother, Adam Cheramie. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. November 27, 2001 Knox L. Pyle Jr. Knox L. Pyle Jr., 73, a native of Logansport and resident of Sumrall, Miss., died Tues day, Nov. 20, 2001. Graveside Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Logansport. He is survived by his wife, Fredye Pyle of Logansport; two daughters, Renee Smith and husband, Mack Smith of Oloh, Miss., and Maria Brown and husband, Bobby Brown of Denham Springs; one sister, Doris Carpenter of Kansas City, Mo.; two brothers, Joe Pyle and Lewis Pyle, both of Odessa, Texas; and five grandchildren. He was a retired plant manager at D & S Chemical Company in Houma and was a U.S. Marine veteran. He was a member of Baptist Faith. Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. November 27, 2001 Thelma Louise Singleton Thelma Louise Singleton, 67, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Community Funeral Home and from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Olive Baptist Church on Smithridge with funeral services at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Dismissal Services will be at noon Thursday at the church with burial in Bisland Cemete ry. She is survived by two sons, Donald Singleton Jr. and Nathaniel Singleton Sr., both of Houma; one daughter, Diane Singleton of Houma; one brother, Herman Williams of Chauvin; one sister, Justine (Ada Mae) Harris of Chauvin; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, ne phews, cousins and relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Singleton Sr.; her parents, Henry Williams and Sophia Johnson Williams; one son, Derrick Singleton; two sisters, Lena and Francis Williams; and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. November 28, 2001 Rexall Paul Brien Rexall Paul Brien, 75, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:13 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Ann Brunet Brien of Houma; one daughter, Mrs. John (Lisa) Loprieno of Westlake Village, Calif.; one brother, Russell Brien of Bayou Black; one sister, Betty Blakely of Dallas, Texas; and three grandchildren, Danielle Loprieno, Elise Loprieno, and John Loprieno. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mitchell Peter Brien and Flossie Jane Matherne Brien; one son, Barry M. Brien; one brother, Irvin Brien; and one sister, Norma Jaccuzzo. He was a retired sugar cane farmer and was a member of Terrrebonne Parish Farm Bureau. He was a U.S. Navy veteran during WWII. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Hom e is in charge of arrangements. November 28, 2001 Agnes "T.Tant" Chiasson Clement Agnes "T.Tant" Chiasson Clement, 89, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 7:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Daniel and Roy Clement; three daughters, Mrs. Tom (Clara) Adams, Mrs. Clifton (Merline) Molaison, and Mrs. Edward (Dianh) Benoit; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one step-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman H. Clement; her parents, Justillian and Marie Gros Chiasson; four brothers, Anatole, Wallace, Herbert and Claude Chiasson; five sisters, Lea Ponville, Edna Gros, Nora Clement, Ella Trosclair, and Elia Adams; one grandchild, Joseph Adams; and one step-grandchild, Brandon Harrell Sr. November 28, 2001 Nancy Elizabeth Cooley Nancy Elizabeth Cooley, 36, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Choctaw died Monday, Nov. 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 12 noon to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. She is survived by her parents, William Cooley Jr. and Barbara Bourgeois; three sons, Barron Cooley, Phillip Guidry, and Daniel Guidry; one daughter, Tanay Guidry; three brothers, William Cooley III, Ward Cooley, and Paul Cooley; and two sisters, Deborah Duet and Judy Mire. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, William Cooley Sr., Eva Cooley, Leon Bourgeois, and Anne Bourgeois. November 28, 2001 Billy James Peck Billy James Peck, 57, a native of Willows, Calif. and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Adams Peck; his mother, Marie H. Greer Peck; one son, William Charles Peck; two stepsons, Britt and Adam Benoit; one daughter, Lisa Marie Hellstern; one stepdaughter, Cherish Benoit; two brothers, Robert and Gerald Peck; one sister, Dianna Kay Goetsch; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, John George Peck. He was a member of Christ the Redeemer Ushers Society, Veteran of the Vietnam War Post No. 4, Chairman of Let Freedom Ring Festival, and member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 5097. November 28, 2001 Orelia Toussaint Orelia Toussaint, 85, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church with burial in Young Men Benevolent Society Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing. She is survived by one son, Lawrence Toussaint of Thibodaux; one daughter, Essie Martin of Thibodaux; one brother, Freddie Steward of Raceland; one sister, Edna Griffin of Thibodaux; seven grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dave Toussaint; her parents, Mae Ella and Nade Adams; and one son, Burl Toussaint. She served as Usher and later served on the Deaconess Board at Third Zion Baptist Church. November 29, 2001 Hector A. Curole Hector A. Curole, 87, a native of Leeville and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Bernice Crochet Curole; one son, Bob Curole; one daughter, Katherine Richardelle; one brother, Johnny Curole; two sisters, Cleonise Collins and Rita Boudoin; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gracien and Lucy Lefort Curole. He was a parishion er of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. November 29, 2001 Hermilo "Pete" Duran Jr. Hermilo "Pete" Duran Jr., 49, a native of New Orleans and resident of Des Allemands, died at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. Services will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home with burial Saturday in Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands. He is survived by his wife, Kathey Gautreaux Duran; his parents, Clara Dunn Duran and Hermilo Duran Sr.; two sons, Hermilo "Nooch" Duran III and Pasquinel "Creech" Duran; two daughters, Ethel Duran and Melissa Duran; one brother, Oscar "Eddie" Duran; two sisters, Ramona Pasoale and Deborah Mauroner; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Eliza Bocanegra and Bertha Dunn; and one grandson, Chase Duran. He was a U.S. army veteran and a member of the American Legion of Des Allemands. He was a retired commercial fisherman. November 29, 2001 Barbara Allen Ferrell Barbara Allen Ferrell, 83, a native of Livingston, Texas, and resident of Magnolia, Texas, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the chapel with burial in Wright Cemetery in Livingston. She is survived by her husband, L.B. Ferrell; two daughters, Carolyn Wright and husband, Billy of Magnolia, and Bonnie Martin; one sister, Laura Jeanette Rivette and husband, Gerald of Louisiana; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Iva Lee Conner and Essie Lee Wright Conner. She was a lab technician with the Borden Company. She was a member of Blanchard Baptist Church in Livingston. Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas is in charge of arrangements. November 29, 2001 AB Ford AB Ford, 52, a native of Meridian, Miss., and resident of Gheens died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to Devotional time Saturday at Greater New Fountain Baptist Church in Lockport. A Devotional Service will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at the church. Dismissal Service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mt. Horem Baptist Church in Whynot, Miss., with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by this wife, Carol M. Harkless of Gheens; three sons, Aaron A. Ford of Bayou Blue, Eric A. Ford of Raceland, and Terrance M. Ford of Gheens; two daughters, Nadia D. Ford of Gheens, and Danielle F. Kelson of Lafayette; one brother, William "B illy" Ford of Meridian; three sisters, Ruby Mcfatten of Mississippi, Anita Ruth McCardl and Juanita Wilson, both of Detroit, Mich.; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. William M. and Annie Mae Ford ; and one brother, Roy Ford. November 29, 2001 Charles "Charlie" J. Talbot Charles "Charlie" J. Talbot, 68, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 8:25 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Services will be at noon Saturday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Margie Boudreaux Talbot; two sons, Mitchell and Scott Talbot; two daughters, Gemma T. Svensson and Amy T. Hebert; two sisters, Catherine T. Leonard and Alma T. Termini; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Victoria Blanchard Talbot; and one brother, Samuel J. Talbot. November 30, 2001 Irene Dorothy Atkins Irene Dorothy Atkins, 87, a native of Yoakum, Texas, and resident of Texas City, Texas, died Friday, Nov. 23, 2001. Services were held Sunday at Memorial Lutheran Church in Texas with burial in the Reed Family Cemetery. She is survived by four daughters, Marth Welch of Texas City, Judith Landry of Houma, Kathryn Thorstad of Austin, and Betty Gray of Richardson; two sisters, Ida Fanson of Seguin, Texas, and Doris Scheibal of Livingston, Texas; 11 grandchildren, Phillip, Scott and Steven Welch, Danny, Kurt and Joel Landry, Regina Landry Thibodeaux, Jane-Clair Landry Kerin, Wade and Kelly Thorstad, and Robert Lightfoot; and 22 gre at grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gail W. Atkins; her parents, Alexander and Frances Stoermer; two brothers; two sisters; and two grandchildren. She was a charter member of Memorial Lutheran Church of Texas City, Braille book program member and AARP. She was a registered nurse at the Medical and Surgical Clinic in LaMarque Texas for 25 years. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Memorial Lutheran Church in Texas City, Texas. November 30, 2001 Louise "Pink" Brooks Louise "Pink" Brooks, 87, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Calvin Brooks Jr. of Marrero; one daughter, Geraldine Brooks of Thibodaux; one sister, Stella Brooks of Chackbay; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and six great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Brooks Sr.; her parents, Enoch and Melvina Ingram Smith; two daughters, Mary Ava Brooks Hills and Shirley Brooks Dyer; one brother, Enoch Smith Jr.; five sisters, Sarah Gray, Polly Ann Joseph, Fannie Smith, Roanna Lawson, and Edna Smith; and one grandson, Curtis Dyer. She was a me mber of Moses Baptist Church. November 30, 2001 Thelma Fanguy Daigle Thelma Fanguy Daigle, 91, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001. Services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at St. Gregory Catholic Church with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She is survived by two sisters, Wenonah F. Mahler and Alice F. Autin, both of Houma; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Daigle Jr.; her parents, Albert Fanguy and Alida Naquin Fanguy; two brothers, Nolan Fanguy and Alvon Fanguy; and three sisters, Annie Marie F. Lankford, Inez F. White, and Dorothy F. Haynes. She was a retired secretary for Texaco for over 30 years and the first woman employee for Texaco. She was a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. November 30, 2001 Jean Junius "Lap" Lapeyrouse Jr. Jean Junius "Lap" Lapeyrouse Jr., 77, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 1:10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Jean Lapeyrouse of Houma and daughter-in-law, Belinda Bergeron Lapeyrouse; two sisters, Shirley Freeman of Bourg and Merle Guidry of Montegut; and two grandsons, Lan ce Andrew Lapeyrouse and Lee Brian Lapeyrouse. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Fryou Lapeyrouse; and his parents, Jean Junius Lapeyrouse Sr. and Jennie Landry Lapeyrouse. He was a WWII Navy veteran and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was in the boating industry. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. November 30, 2001 Marjorie Mae Schexnaildre Lirette Marjorie Mae Schexnaildre Lirette, 87, a native of St. James Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:12 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001. Services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Gregory Catholic Church with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Reginald Lirette Sr. of Houma; one son, Reggie Lirette Jr. of Houma; one daughter, Tina Elfert of Houma; six grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and one step grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mae Bourgeois Schexnaildre; one son, Keith Lirette; and two brothers, Norvin Schexnaildre and Herman Schexnaildre. She was a homemaker and member of the Catholic Daughters of America and a member of Terrebonne Garden Club. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society. November 30, 2001 George Neylon George Neylon, 47, a native of Johnson Ridge and resident of Ho uston, Texas, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Allen Chapel AME Church in Thibodaux. A Devotional Service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church with burial in Blue Lillie Cemetery on Johnson Ridge. He is survived by six children, Sonyell Moses Neylon, Tamika Ross, Tora Marie Zeno, Mike Triggs, Nathan Robinson, and Xavier Tucker, all of Thibodaux; one brother, Percy H. Neylon of Thibodaux; three sisters, Hattie Jones of Vacherie, Jean Diane Anderson of Thibodaux, and Pearlie Williams of Houston. He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy H. and Mildred Neylon. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. November 30, 2001 John Joseph Smith John Joseph Smith, 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Goode Street. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Genevieve Taylor Smith; six sons, Robert Ross, Michael Smith, Ricky Smith, Larry John Smith, Gregory Smith, and Belton Gauno III; seven daughters, Linda Brumfield, Gail Smith, Darlene Smith, Brenda Washington, Rosemary Castle, and Betty Kenny, all of Houma, and Bessie Clark of Houston, Texas; one brother, William Smith Jr.; 49 g randchildren; 43 great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bessie Kenny Smith; his parents, William Smith Sr. and Aletha Melton; three sons, Berthel Smith, Earl Kenny Jr., and Keith Gauno; one daughter, Dorothy Mae Kenny; three brothers, Earnest Hartman, Calvin Smith Sr., and Earl Hartman; and one sister, Evella Johnson. He worked for Houma Tire Service for 10 years and was retired from Gulf Coast Rental Tools. November 30, 2001 Letty Williams Letty Williams, 86, a native of Morgan City and resident of Raceland, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to wake time today at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Wake Services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by one son, Arthur Williams of Shreveport; one daughter, Juanita Madere of Memphis, Tenn.; four stepchildren, Lawless Williams of New Orleans, Wilbert Williams of Cut Off, Ernest Williams of California, and Louella Holly of Raceland; 30 grandchildren; and 34 great grandchildren. She was preced ed in death by her husband, Henry Williams; her parents, Wesley and Mary Jennings; three stepchildren, Henry Williams Jr., Hudson Williams, and Alberta Turner; two brothers, Wesley Jennings and Jordan Jennings; four sisters, Elvira Jennings, Nancy Jennings, Adenier Jennings Edmond, and Gustavia Gales Jennings. She served on the Deaconess Board and was Mother of the Church at Third Zion.