Obituaries of MAY 1985 Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.
Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish, La.

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May 1, 1985

Pierre Tilden "Frog" Champagne

Services from Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland have been scheduled at 9:30 a.m. 
Thursday for Pierre Tilden "Frog" Champagne, 72, a native and resident of Raceland, 
who died at 1:40 p.m. Tuesday in Raceland.

Religious services will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Hilary's Catholic Church in Mathews 
with interment in Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews.

Friends may call from 5 to 11 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. until funeral time 
Thursday.

He was the husband of Olga Fremin Champagne; father of Lewis, Stanley, Ray, 
Albert and Tilden P. Champagne Jr., Mrs. Johnny (Gertie) Chiasson, Mrs, Alphie 
(Joyce) Terrebonne, Mrs. Elemer (Gayle) Theriot and Mrs. Freddie (Christine) 
Griffin; and the brother of Dennis Champagne and Mrs. Roy (Nellie) Hernandez.

He is also survived by 23 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Phillip and Simon Champagne.

Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Dymphna Elizabeth Chiasson

Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt 
Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Dymphna Elizabeth Chiasson, 11 months, who 
died at 8 a.m. Tuesday.

Burial will be in, the church cemetery.

Visitation will be at the church hall from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until 
funeral time Thursday.

She was the daughter of Steward and Corlis Chiasson; sister of Travis and Tonia 
Chiasson; and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor J. Legendre, and Mr. and 
Mrs. Sidney Chiasson.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Carta Chiasson.

Arrangements are by Thibodaux Funeral Home.

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Minnie Glaze

Ardoin Funeral Home in Oakdale is handling funeral arrangements for Minnie Glaze, 
who died at St. Anne General Hospital at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Burial will be in Oakdale.

She was the mother of Ocy Margaret Bushnell of Lockport; and the grandmother of 
Mrs. Chippy (Joanne) Catalanotto of Raceland, Mrs. Jerry (Ruby) Bollinger and 
Robert Bushnell, both of Lockport, and Mrs. Curtis (Betty) Quartrevingt of Raceland.

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Harry J. Oncale

Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Genevieve 
Catholic Church for Harry J. Oncale, 77, who died Tuesday at 3:30 p.m.

Visitation has been scheduled from 5:50-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m., until 
funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home.

Interment will be in the St. Philomena Catholic Church cemetery in Labadieville.

He was the husband of the late Elise Albert by first marriage and the late 
Henrietta Richard by second marriage; father of Gloria Folse, Mrs. Gaston (Peggy) 
Daigle, Bruce Oncale and the late Jane Borne; and brother of Louis Oncale, Flora 
Albert and the late Beatrice Durocher, Olivia Stevens, Wesley, Dennis, Armond, 
Roland and Grace Oncale.

He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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May 3, 1985

Alice Boyd

Religious services have been scheduled for 8 p.m. tonight at Morning Star 
Baptist Church in Raceland for Alice Boyd, 53, a resident of Raceland, who died 
at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday.

Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sunlight Baptist Church in 
Gheens with interment in the Sunlight Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Morning Star Baptist Church and from 
9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Sunlight Baptist Church.

She was the mother of Alvin, Parker, Carolyn Davis, Pamela Hill, Michael and 
Kenneth Boyd, Felecia Davis, Julia Hendrix, James and Jenes Boyd; and the sister 
of Irma Moor, Mable Robinson, Amelia McCoy, Samuel, Benjamin, Horace, Richard and 
Jack Ingram.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Simon Boyd; her parents, Ben and Amelia 
Ingram; and a brother, Joseph Boyd.

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Paul J. Hubbell

Funeral services from the Metairie Funeral Home of Lamana-Panno-Fallo have been 
scheduled for 11:15 a.m. Saturday for Paul J. Hubbell, 77, a native of Vacherie 
and a resident of Metairie, who died at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in Orlando, Fla.

Religious services will follow at 11:30 a.m. St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic 
Church in Metairie with interment in Lakelawn Mausoleum.

Friends may call from 7 to 11 p.m. today.

He was the husband of Marie Paille Hubbell; father of Mrs. Diane Michelli, Paul 
Jr., Wayne, Dennis and Barry Hubbell; and the brother of Lester Hubbell and Mrs. 
John (Marie) Scheuermann.

He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Aline Waguespack Hubbell and Arthur 
Hubbell; a sister, Mrs. James (Theresa) Harris; and a brother, Arthur Hubbell.

The family prefers donations for masses.

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Paul Alvin Curtis Sr.

Religious services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at St. Elizabeth Church 
in Paincourtville for Paul Alvin Curtis Sr., 87, a longtime resident of 
Paincourtville, who died at 5 a.m. today.

Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 1 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time 
Monday at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville.

He was the husband of Lucy Comeaux Curtis; father of Paul Curtis Jr. of Baton 
Rouge, Charles Curtis of Marietta, Ga., Mrs. Alfred (Myrtle) Soniat of New Orleans 
and Mrs. Richard (Ruth) Beecher of Seabrook, Texas; and the brother of Mrs. Alice 
C. Montieth of Opelousas and Mrs. Viola C. Sedbury of LaPlace.

He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

LandryÕs Funeral Home in Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements.

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May 6, 1985

Paul A. Curtis Sr.

Religious services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at St. Elizabeth Catholic 
Church, for Paul Alvin Curtis Sr., 87, a resident of Paincourtville, who died 
Friday.

Burial was scheduled in the church cemetery.

He was the wife of Lucy Comeaux Curtis of Paincourtville; father of Mrs. Alfred 
(Myrtle) Soniat of New Orleans, Mrs. Richard (Ruth) Beecher of Seabrook Texas, 
Paul Curtis Jr. of Baton Rouge and Charles Curtis of Marietta, Ga.; brother of 
Alice C. Montieth of Opelousas and Viola C. Sedberry of Laplace.

She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Arrangements by Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville.

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Dorothy Franklin

Religious services had been scheduled for 8 p.m. Sunday at Dorothy Lawless 
Mortuary, New Orleans, for Dorothy Franklin, 86, a native of Napoleonville and a 
resident of New Orleans who died Thursday at 2:05 a m.

Dismissal services had also been scheduled at 11 a.m. today, with interment in 
Providence Memorial Cemetery.

She was the mother of Gladys James, Dorothy Smothers, Mildred Hunter, Bessie 
Scott, David, Dorsey, Mobert, Neimah Lee and Eldridge Franklin, all of New 
Orleans; and sister of Clara Williams and Andrew Cheatham of New Orleans, and 
Muryl Cheatman of San Franciso, Calif.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Franklin; parents, Thomas and Clara 
Cheatham; and a daughter, Kamorol Lee.

Arrangements by Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville.

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Lester N. Gauthreaux

Religious services had been scheduled for 11 a.m. today at St. Philomena Catholic 
Church in Labadieville for Lester N. Gauthreaux, 54, a native and resident of 
Labadieville who died Friday at Thibodaux General Hospital.

Interment was in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Ann Schwab Gauthreaux; father of David Gauthreaux and Mrs. 
Chester (Virginia) Ross Jr.; and brother of Mrs. Clifford (Loucella) Gauthreaux, 
Andrew, Felix, Wilton, Wilbert, Alcide, Roy and Norman Gauthreaux; and son of 
Ophelia Thibodaux Gauthreaux.

He is also survived by three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Alcide Gauthreaux, and his brother, Claude 
Gauthreaux.

Arrangements by Landry's Funeral Home.

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Elwood J. Landry

Funeral services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Falgout Funeral 
Home Chapel, Houma, for Elwood Joseph Landry, 60, a native of Gretna and a resident 
of Houma who died Sunday at 4:20 p.m.

Religious services have also been scheduled for 7 tonight, with visitation from 
5-11 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time, Tuesday at the funeral home.

Interment will be in the St. Charles Cemetery.

He was the husband of Florence Breaux Landry of Houma; father of Wayne J. Landry of 
Thibodaux, Mrs. Willie (Kaye) Bergeron, Mrs. Barry (Susan) Buquet and Denise L. 
Chauvin, all of Houma; brother of Malcolm Landry of Gretna; and son of Anita M. 
Landry.

He is also survived by six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Sidney J. Landry.

Falgout Funeral Home, Houma, is in charge of the arrangements.

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Wallace Nora

Religious services have been scheduled for 8 tonight at Bright Morning Star Baptist 
Church, Napoleonville, for Wallace Nora, 63, a native of Napoleonville and a 
resident of Donaldsonville who died Thursday at 2:15 p .m.

Visitation has been scheduled from 5 p.m. until funeral time, with dismissal 
services scheduled at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Interment will be in the 
church cemetery.

He was the brother of Alice Landry, Elizabeth Jefferson, Helen Johnson, Mary 
Jupiter, Dorothy Mae Thomas, Eva Thomas, Clarence, Edmond and Roosevelt Nora.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville, is in charge of the 
arrangements.

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Margaret N. Renfro

Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Thibodaux Funeral 
Home Chapel for Margaret Neil Renfro, 66, a native of Montgomery, Ala. and resident 
of Thibodaux, who died Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Visitation is from 6-10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday until, funeral 
time. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

She was the mother of Ann G. Minton. She is also survived by eight grandchildren 
and three great-grandchildren.

Arrangements by Thibodaux Funeral Home.

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May 7, 1985

Mae M. Baye

Religious services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral for 
Mae M. Baye, 73, who died Saturday at 11:45 a.m.

Interment was in the St. Joseph Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Marie Alice Bouterie Baye and Octave 
Antoine Baye, and her sister, Aglone Augustine Baye.

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Jack J. Dantin

Funeral services have been scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral 
Home, Galliano, for Jack Joseph Dantin, 71, a native of Leeville and a resident of 
Golden Meadow, who died today at 5:15 p.m. 

Religious services have also been scheduled for 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor 
Catholic Church, Golden Meadow, with interment in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose.

Visitation will begin after 4 p.m. today.

He was the husband of Odile Danos Dantin; father of Henry Joseph, Roy, Daniel, Harry, 
Josephine and Jack Joseph Dantin Jr., Mrs. Wendell (Joan) Hohensee; and brother of 
Mrs. Jessie (Francis) Terrebonne, Raoul, Eva, Thomas, Mancy and Randolph Dantin.

He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dumile Dantin, his sisters, 
Mrs. Henry Stout, Welma Boudreaux and Mrs. Dave Orgeron, and his brother, Alcide 
Dantin.

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Della Doucet

Della Doucet, 67, died Sunday at 6:57 a.m. at Terrebonne General Hospital. She was a 
native of Lake Charles and a resident of Thibodaux for 17 years.

She was the wife of Willard Doucet; mother of Rae Thibodaux, Gloria Notions and 
Michael Mitchell step-mother of Lois Doucet; and sister of Jaul Vincent, Elder 
White, Velia Hester, Delia Hicks and Clara Fuselier.

She is also survived by four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jake Vincent and Mickey Benoit; sisters, 
Dynitha Mikulla and Maggie Deville; and one granddaughter, Caroll Ann Urban.

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Henry Epps

Wake and funeral services have, been scheduled for 8 tonight at Mercy Funeral Home, 
Raceland, for Henry "Stickpin" Epps who died Friday at 8:15 p.m.

Visitation has been scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. today. Dismissal services have been 
scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with interment in the Morning 
Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland.

He was the brother of Edward Epps, Irene Green, Carrie Franklin of Batchelor and 
Fannie Epps of Donaldsonville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lula and William Epps, and five brothers.

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Justilien J. Faucheaux

Funeral services have been scheduled for 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral 
Home, Raceland, for Justilien J. Faucheaux, 85, a native and resident of Raceland, 
who died Monday at 6:25 p.m.

Religious services have also been scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary 
Catholic Church in Raceland, with interment in the church cemetery.

Visitation is scheduled from 6 - 10 p.m. today and from 9:30 a.m. until funeral 
time Wednesday.

He was the husband of Elma Arcement Faucheaux; and father of Mrs. Wilton (Faith) 
Breaux, Mrs. Nathan (Sylvia) Plaisance, Mrs. Norman (Betty) Leblanc, Thelma 
Faucheaux, Nolan, Floyd and Gerald Faucheaux.

He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

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Joseph Melancon

Funeral services have been scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Falgout 
Funeral Home, Lockport, for Joseph Melancon, 78, a native and resident of Lockport 
who died Monday at 8:50 p.m.

Religious services have also been scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary 
Catholic Church in Larose, with visitation from 4:30-10 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. 
until funeral time Wednesday at the funeral home.

Interment will be in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Flavie Gautreaux Melancon; father of Ruth M. Richarelle, 
Bobbie Melancon, Joanna M. Bourgeois; and brother of Regina Hutchinson, Leah 
Trosclair, Thelma Boffone, Velma Volpi, Shirley Chouest and Stanley Melancon.

He is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Jane Richoux Melancon, by 
sisters, Annie Dufrene, Odin Sampey and Hattie Melancon, and by brothers, Abel and 
Anton Melancon.

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Ursin J. Melancon

Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-
Cathedral for Ursin J. "June" Melancon, 75, who died Monday at 9:30 p.m.

Visitation has been scheduled from 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral 
time Wednesday, with interment in St. Joseph Cemetery.

He was the father of Cecil, Carl and Garland Melancon, and is also survived by six 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Juliette Mire Melancon, his parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Ursin Melancon Sr., five brothers and two sisters.

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Lee Roy Pinter

Funeral services were held April 22 at Pine Grove Church of God for Lee Roy Pinter, 
a former resident of Schriever, who died April 20 in Thaggard Hospital in Madden, 
Miss.

He was the husband of Johnnie Vance Pinter; father of Tommy Pinter, and Desa 
Davis; and brother of Mrs. Elmer Belk and Elwood Pinter.

He is also survived by five grandchildren.

Full military graveside services were held.

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Joseph O. Trauth

Funeral services had been scheduled for 10 a.m. today at St. John the Baptist 
Catholic Church, Paradis, for Joseph O. Trauth, 91, a native and resident of Des 
Allemands who died Monday at 8 a.m.

Interment was in Westlawn Cemetery in Gretna.

He was the father of Mrs. Alex Bergeron, Emma LeBlanc, Leo F. Trauth Sr. and 
Lester J. Trauth.

He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Dasch Trauth, and his son, Cyril J. 
Trauth.

Arrangements by Falgout Funeral Home.

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May 8, 1985

Luke Anthony Aucoin

Religious services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Savior 
Catholic Church in Lockport for Luke Anthony Aucoin, 68, a native and resident of 
Lockport, who died at Raceland Tuesday at 5:05 p.m.

He was the husband of Bernice Landry Aucoin; father of Mrs. Stanley (Audrey) 
Guillot, Mrs. Raoul (Mary) Martin, Carrol and Bobby Aucoin; brother of Raymond 
and Eugene Aucoin, Rena LeBlanc and Julia False. He is survived by six 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by brothers Edward Jr. and Thomas Aucoin; a sister, 
Marie Aucoin; and parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Aucoin Sr.

Interment will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call between 6 and 11 p.m. 
today and from 7 a.m. until funeral time on Thursday.

Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangement.

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Claude Adolph Bourgeois

Funeral services have been scheduled from Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland for 
Thursday at 9:45 a.m. for Claude Adolph Bourgeois, 60, a native of Thibodaux and 
resident of Raceland, who died in Houma Tuesday at 1:45 a.m.

He was the husband of Jeanne Percle Bourgeois, by first marriage, and Barbara 
Authement Bourgeois, by second marriage; the father of Mark Anthony and Nelson 
Joseph Bourgeois; guardian of Bobbie Wallis Bagle; stepfather of Jamie Peavey, 
Patricia Dufrene, and Catherine D. and Pauline D. Matherne; brother of Elmo, 
Hubert and Gerard Bourgeois, Florence B. Sammons and James F. Bourgeois.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Marie B. Wallis; and parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Dennis Bourgeois.

Religious services will be at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland at 10 a.m. 
Thursday. 

Interment in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Wednesday until 11 
p.m. and 7 a.m. until funeral time on Thursday.

Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Nicholas J. Landry Sr.

Religious services have been scheduled for 3 p.m. today at St. Elizabeth 
Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Nicholas J. Landry Sr. who died at 6:25 
p.m. Monday at his residence in Baker.

Visitation was at Hollabaugh-Spindle Wooddale Memorial Chapel this morning. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Effie R. Landry of Baker; four daughters, Mary Landry 
and Thelma King, both of Baker, Verda Galtier and Virgie Berry, both of Baton 
Rouge; two sons, Keith Austin of Baker and Nick Landry Jr. of Baton Rouge; four 
sisters, Edna McMillen of Baker, Rosalie Rivero of Westwego, Anna Rivero of 
Marrero and Adele Rivero of Napoleonville; three brothers, John Landry of 
Westwego, Antonia Landry of Thibodaux and Allen Landry of Pierre Part; 14 
grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Myra L. Autin and his parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Merville Landry.

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Joseph Melancon

Funeral services were scheduled for this morning at 10:30 a.m. from Falgout 
Funeral Home in Lockport for Joseph Melancon, 78, a native and resident of 
Lockport who died in Houma at 8:50 p.m. Monday. 

Religious services were to be at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose at 11 
a.m. with interment in the Holy Rosary Mausoleum in Larose.

He is survived by his wife, Flavie Gautreaux Melancon; daughters, Ruth M. 
Richardel and Joanna M. Bourgeois; a son, Bobbie Melancon; brother, Stanley 
Melancon; sisters, Regina Hutchinson, Leah Trosclair, Thelma Bossone, Velma Volpi 
and Shirley Chouest; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was 
preceded in death by his first wife Mary Jane Richoux Melancon; parents, Mrs. and 
Mrs. Clovis Melancon; sisters, Annie Dufrene, Odia Sampey and Hattie Melancon; and 
brothers, Abel Melancon and Alton Melancon.

Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Raymond P. Ordoyne Sr.

Religious services have been scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Leitz-Eagan Funeral 
Home Chapel in New Orleans for Raymond P. Ordoyne ST., a native of Thibodaux and 
resident of New Orleans, who died Tuesday at 11 a.m.

He is survived by sons, Raymond P. Jr., Leonard J., Bill J., Ronald P. and David J. 
Ordoyne; brother, Sydney Ordoyne; sisters, Mable Rush,* Ursula (Bunny) Miller,: 
Valerie Lasseigne, and Mary Deist; and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Violet Cantrelle Ordoyne; sister, Viola 
Jarrell; and brothers, Charles (Joe) and Able Ordoyne; and parents, Aimee Hebert 
Ordoyne and Leonard Ordoyne.

Friends may call after 6 p.m. today. Interment will be in Garden of Memories 
Cemetery in New Orleans.

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Eddie Smith

Funeral services have been scheduled for Thursday at noon from St. Luke Baptist 
Church in Moonshine for Eddie "Nig" Smith, 53, of St. James who died at Charity 
Hospital in New Orleans Thursday at 3p.m.

He is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn Thomas Smith; step-mother, Jessie Mae Smith; 
sons, Bertrand and Torey Smith of St. James, Eddie Johnson of Los Angeles, Calif., 
Leroy and Floyd Johnson of Patterson, Pernell Smith of Oakland, Calif.; daughter, 
Sandra Smith of St. James; brothers, Stafford Smith of Chicago, Ill., Ereller 
Paul, Ernest Jr., Steve and Nolan Smith of St. James, Larry and Sherman Smith of 
New Orleans; sisters, Amelia Jones, Edna Mae Smith, Phyllis Champagne, Ruth Joseph 
and Faye Chopin, of St. James, Gayle Syles of La Place; and seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Sr. and Edna Smith.

Interment is in the church cemetery. Wake services are scheduled for tonight at 
8:30 from the church. Visitation is to be at the church after 5 p.m.

Earl Baloney and Sons is in charge of arrangements.

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Mary Jane Williams

Wake services have been scheduled for Thursday from Williams and Southall Funeral 
Home for Mary Jane Patterson Williams, a native and resident of Thibodaux. 
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until wake services.

She was the mother of Delma Ellis, Vera Williams and Essie Mae Young of Thibodaux, 
Robert Williams of Kenner and Irvin Williams of Newport News; Virginia; the sister 
of Albert Dorsey of Thibodaux and Clara Beasley of New Orleans. She is also survived 
by 31 grandchildren and 63 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death of her husband, James Williams; brothers, the Rev. Anthony 
Jones and Eugene Dorsey; a daughter, Annie Mae Celestine; and a son, Herman 
Williams.

Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. from the St. Peter Baptist Church on 
La.308.

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May 10, 1985
Philip R. Ledet Sr.

Religious services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo 
Catholic Church, St. Charles, for Philip "Pete" Ledet Sr., 79, who died Thursday at 
11:45 a.m.

Visitation has been scheduled from 5-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. until funeral time 
Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Eunice Foret Ledet for 62 years; father of Joyce, Charles, 
Jerry and Philip Ledet Sr., Mrs. Numa (Theresa) Leche, Mrs. Ramon (Anna Mae) 
Labat, Mrs. Dominic (Barbara) , Battaglia, Mrs. Gary (Marcelle) Labat, Mrs. 
Herman (Noel) Bourg and Mrs. Milfred (Lydia) Degruise; and brother of Ernest Ledet 
of Mandeville.

He is also survived by 35 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Clara Lagarde Ledet, his son, 
Kermit Ledet Sr., his sisters, Rita Melancon, Agnes Boudreaux, Vivian Faucheaux, 
Clara Breaux, Mable Gros and his brothers, Junius and Claude Ledet.

Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Willa Mae Francois

Funeral services have been scheduled for 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral 
Home, Raceland, for Willa Mae Francois, 60, a native of Church Point, La., and a 
resident of Houston, Texas who died Thursday at 1 p.m.

Religious services have also been scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's 
Catholic Church, with interment in the church cemetery.

Visitation has been scheduled from 3-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. until funeral 
time Saturday.

She was the wife of J. Ray Francois, mother of Mrs. Robert (Connie) Trosclair, Mrs. 
Jerry (Melinda) Monier, Mrs. Frank (Suzette) Olivier and Mrs. John (Denise) Davis; 
sister of Daniel Higginbotham, Mrs. Fosch Daugereaux, Mrs. Murphy Swenney; and 
daughter of Winola Higginbotham and the late Armond Higginbotham.

She is also survived by six grandchildren.

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Linda Orgeron

Funeral services have been scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral 
Home, Raceland, for Linda Orgeron, a native of Lockport and a resident of Marrero 
who died Thursday.

Religious services have also been scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior 
Catholic Church, Lockport, with interment in the church cemetery.

Visitation is scheduled from 5-11 p.m. today, and from 7 a.m. until funeral time 
Saturday at the funeral home.

She was the mother of Lawrence Hernandez and Linda Skelley.

She is also survived by one grandson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Nedas Orgeron, her brothers, Joseph, 
Sylvest, Ernest and Wilford Orgeron, and her sisters, Elmire Danos, Leontine 
Plaisance, Ernestine Lerille, Elvira Orgeron, Celestine Griffin, Elvire Punch and 
Josephine Savoie.

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May 13, 1985
Paul Ovillian Berdin

Religious services were held this morning at Holy Rosary Catholic Church for Paul 
Ovillian Berdin, 69, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at Galliano on 
Friday at 6:46 p.m.

He was the father of Mack, James, Steve, Jerry, Tim, Tommy and A.V. Berdin, Mrs. 
Stella Dufrene, Mrs. Martha Hein, Mrs. Mildred Blanchard, Mrs. Gloria McKenney and 
Mrs. Betty Charpentier; brother of Camille Berdin and Augustine Matherne and Mrs. 
Lucy Billiot. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie M. Berdin; a son, Luke Berdin; a brother, 
Antoine Berdin; and sisters, Mrs. Agatha Adams, Mrs. Feda Nacio, and Ovilla and 
Jeana Berdin.

Interment in the church cemetery; Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of 
arrangements.

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Phoebe Exnicious

Funeral services were held Sunday at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home for Phoebe 
Taylor Exnicious, 67, a native of Napoleonville and resident of New Orleans who died 
Thursday at Pendelton Memorial Methodist Hospital. She was a member of Bright Morning 
Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville.

She was survived by two daughters, Bernadine Roberson and Shirley Chatters; a 
sister, Amelia T. Washington; and two brothers, Louis and Harry Taylor Sr.

Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

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Lawrence Gustave

Wake and funeral services are scheduled for 8 p.m. Monday from St. Paul Baptist Church 
in Napoleonville for Lawrence Gustave, 70, a native and resident of Napoleonville who 
died Friday at Meadowcrest Hospital in Gretna.

He was the father of Audrey Washington, Maude Burdis, Agnes Thomas, Precious, 
Wallace, Peter, Ronald and Mervin Gustave Sr., all of Napoleonville; brother of 
Margie Thompson of New Orleans, Rebecca Sports of Thibodaux. He is also survived by 29 
grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Gustave; and children, Leola, Marion, 
Yvonne and Lawrence Gustave Jr.; and brother, Cleveland Gustave.

Dismissal service is set for Tuesday at 11 a.m. with interment in the church 
cemetery. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. today at the church. 

Arrangements are by Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville.

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Felix Matherne Jr.

Funeral services from Falgout Funeral Homes in Raceland are scheduled for Tuesday, 
at 10:30 a.m. for Felix Joseph "Toe-Toe" Matherne Jr., 76, a native and resident 
of Gheens, who died at Raceland Sunday at 9:30 p.m.

He was the husband of Celestine Dufrene Matherne, father of Mrs. Anderson (Verina) 
Schouest, brother of Antoinne and Sidney "Check" Matherne, Adele M. LeBoeuf, Adelina 
M. Perez, Adelise M. LeBoeuf, Adelia M. Plaisance, Mathilde M. Daigle and Evelyn M. 
Theriot. He is also survived by two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by children Lovience and Johnny Matherne; and parents 
Felix and Adele Hebert Matherne Sr.

Religious services will be at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens at 11 a.m. 
with interment in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport.  Friends may call between 4 
and 11 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral 
Home in Raceland.

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Mathilda Adams Ougel

Funeral services were scheduled from Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano today at 
12:30 p.m. for Mathilda Adams Ougel, 96, a native and resident of Larose who died 
Saturday.

She was the mother of Cleveland (Pye), Warren, Nolan, Tony and Harold Ougel, Mrs. 
C.N. Prosser and, Mrs. Ike Morrison; and the sister Of Ellis Adams. She is also 
survived by 25 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-
grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Ougel; children, Ulysse Ougel and 
Julia Genusa; brothers, Duval, Dumas, Felix, Terrance, John and Louis Adams; 
sisters, Clovis Adams, Amelia Bouvier, Mary Breaux, Claudia Savoie and Alice 
Marisco.

Religious services were to be at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose at 1 p.m. 
with interment in the church cemetery. Falgout 
Funeral Home in Galliano in charge of arrangements.

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Jules Joseph Tabor

Funeral services are scheduled from the St. James Catholic Church in St. James with 
Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at 10 a.m. for Jules Joseph Tabor, 54, a native 
and resident of St. James, who died Saturday at 4:40 a.m.

He was the brother of John and Wilfred Tabor of Thibodaux, Henry Tabor of Breaux 
Bridge, Edna Bourgeois of Vacherie, Emily Glaviana, Mary Orydone and Philip Tabor, 
all of St. James.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clovis and Theresa Tabor.

Interment will be in church cemetery. Friends may call today from 7-10 p.m. and on 
Tuesday from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher is in charge of 
arrangements.

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May 15, 1985

Benny Arceneaux

Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Mennonite 
Church, Des Allemands, for Benny Arceneaux, 79, a native of Lockport and resident of 
Des Allemands, who died Monday at 5:30 a.m. in Luling.

Visitation is set from 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday until funeral time 
at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Arabelle Lee Arceneaux.

Arrangements by Falgout Funeral Home.

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George P. Cancienne

Religious services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at St. Philomena Catholic 
Church, Labadieville, for George Paul Cancienne, 87, a native and resident of 
Labadieville, who died Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in Napoleonville.

He was the husband of the late Beatrice Lasseigne Cancienne; father of Elsie C. 
Rodrigue, Doris C. Aysenne, Marie C. Rodrigue, Alyce C. Folse and Paul and Lloyd 
Cancienne and the late Ruth Cancienne; brother of Linda Landry and the late Damos, 
Ernest, William, Albert, Alcee, Phillip Cancienne and Cecile Delaune.

He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Arrangements by LandryÕs Funeral Home of Labadieville.

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Paul Ovillian Verdin

Religious services were held Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church for Paul Ovillian 
Verdin, 69, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at Galliano on Friday at 
6:46 p.m.

He was the father of Mack, James, Steve, Jerry, Tim, Tommy and Av Verdin, Stella 
Dufrene, Martha Hein, Mildred Blanchard, Gloria McKenney and Betty Charpentier; 
brother of Camille Verdin and Augustine Matherne and Lucy Billiot. He is also 
survived by 25 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie M. Verdin; a son, Luke Verdin; a 
brother, Antoine Verdin; and sisters, Agatha Adams, Feda Nacio and Ovilla and Jeana 
Verdin.

Interment was in the church cemetery.

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May 15, 1985

Dumas Cheramie

Religious services are scheduled from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in 
Golden Meadow at 4 p.m. today for Dumas Joseph Cheramie, 61, a native of Cut Off and a 
resident of Golden Meadow for 40 years, who died Tuesday at 10:20 a.m. in Golden 
Meadow.

Interment will be in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

He was the husband of Rosemary Griffin Cheramie; father of Mrs. Roger (Charleen) 
Felarise and Mrs. Clovis (Patsy) Billiot Jr.; brother of Gilmes, Tilman, and 
Eunice Cheramie. He is also survived by two grandchildren and one great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Evelia Cantrelle Cheramie and Willie 
Cheramie.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano in charge of arrangements.

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Leslie J. Sewell

Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home for 
Leslie Johnstone Sewell, 82, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Thibodaux who 
died Tuesday at 6:40 a.m.

Interment was in the First Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux.

He was preceded in death by his parents Frank Sewell and Emma Johnstone.

Arrangements by Thibodaux Funeral Home.

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Lionel Shanklin

Religious services have been scheduled at 8 p.m. today at Israelite Baptist Church 
for Lionel Shanklin, 60, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge, who 
died May 12 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alma Shanklin of Baton Rouge; a daughter, Kate 
Estell Shanklin of Baton Rouge; two sons, Lionel Shanklin Jr. of Baton Rouge and 
Gary Shanklin of Thibodaux; a brother, Harold Shanklin of New Orleans; and two 
grandchildren.

Visitation is at the church from 2 p.m. today until religious services.  Dismissal 
at 10 a.m. Thursday with burial in Southern Memorial Gardens.

Desselle's Funeral Home of Baton Rouge in charge of arrangements.

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May 16, 1985

Lester J. Cantrelle

Funeral services have been scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral 
Home, Lockport, for Lester J. Cantrelle, 52, a native and resident of Larose who 
died Tuesday at 3:25 p.m.

Religious services have also been scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Rosary 
Catholic Church, Larose, with interment in the church cemetery.

Visitation has been scheduled from 5-11 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time 
at the funeral home. & He was the brother of Warren Cantrelle, Leona Adams and 
Lorina Palensia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilkerson Cantrelle; his step-
father, Lovincy Gros and his sister, Bertha Bernard.

Falgout Funeral Home, Lockport, is in charge of the arrangements.

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Juan Collins

Funeral services were scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in 
Galliano for Juan Collins, 70, a native of Leeville and resident of Grand Isle, 
who died Tuesday at 7:50 p.m.

Religious services will follow at 1 Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off with 
interment in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Pricilla Griffin Collins; father of Preston Collins and Mrs. 
Frank (Brenda) Bertrand; brother of Roger Collins, Mrs. Mark (Annie) Zeringue, Mrs. 
Carl (Delta) Bryant, Mrs. Nelson (Amy) Dantin, Mrs. A. J. (Leonise). Smith Sr., Mrs. 
George (Katie) Cheramie, Mrs. Morris (Leona) Duet, Mrs. Roy (Ruth) Leblanc, Mrs. 
Nolan (Virgus) Boudreaux Sr. and Margie Collins.

He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Aramise Collins and a 
brother Maurice P. Collins.

Visitation will be today from 8:30 a.m. to midnight and from 8 a.m. Friday to 
funeral time.

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Inez Melinie

Funeral services were scheduled Friday at 9 a.m. at the Metairie Home of Tharp-
Sontheimer-Laudumiey for Inez Aucoin Melinie, 90, who died Tuesday at 9:20 p.m. in 
Magnolia, Miss.

Interment will be in St Ann Cemetery, Napoleonville.

She was the mother of Al H. Melinie, New York, Anna Templet, Magnolia and Lillian 
Broch of Ponchatoula. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 27 great-
grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Maxime J. Melinie; three children, 
Lester, Dan and Nola Melanie and two grandchildren.

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May 17, 1985

Josephine R. Boudreaux

Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena 
Catholic Church, Labadieville, for Josephine Rousseau Boudreaux, 84, who died 
Thursday at 9:40 a.m.

Visitation has been scheduled from 5:30-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. until funeral 
time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home, with interment in the church cemetery.

She was the wife of Edgar Boudreaux; and mother of Bernice Carmouche, Marie Duet, 
E. J. and Wilbert Boudreaux.

She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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John G. Conley

Religious services were scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic 
Church in Baton Rouge for John G. Conley, 69, a native of Pittsburgh; Pa. and 
resident of Baton Rouge.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Clara K. Conley, Baton Rouge; four daughters, Mary 
Jane Conley, New Orleans, Elizabeth Conley Baudoin, Thibodaux, Gwendolyn Conley, 
Jonesboro, Ark., and Colleen Conley, Raceland; a son, John W. Conley, Marrero; a 
sister, Jane Klester, Roanoke, Va.; a brother, James Conley, Pittsburgh; and three 
grandchildren.

Visiting is at Welsh Funeral Home in Baton Rouge from 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 
8:50 a.m. Saturday. Burial is in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be 
made to Arthritis Foundation.

Welsh Funeral Home in Baton Rouge in charge of arrangements.

=================

Etienne Jambon

Funeral services were scheduled from Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano on Saturday 
at 9:30 a.m. for Etienne Antoine Jambon, 75, a native of Leeville and resident of 
Golden Meadow for 70 years, who died at Galliano on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

He was the husband of Rosa St. Pierre Jambon; father of Ted R. Jambon; brother of 
Kirby and Gage Jambon, Mrs. Edith Jambon Vega and Annette Jambon. He is also 
survived by three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Alcide Jambon Jr.; and a sister, Alice 
Jambon Dyess; and parents, Alcide Sr. and Evelina Cheramie Jambon.

Religious services will be at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden 
Meadow at 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment in the church mausoleum. Friends may call 
Friday after 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. until funeral time on Saturday.

=================

Hermine Martin

Visitation is scheduled for today at Welsh Funeral Home in Baton Rouge from 9 a.m. 
to religious services at 2:30 p.m. for Mrs. Hermine Cheramie Martin, 69, a 
resident of Baton Rouge and native of Golden Meadow.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph A. Martin, Baton Rouge; a daughter, Mrs. 
Gloria M. Hooper, Baton Rouge; a brother, Clayo Cheramie, Houma; and a half-
brother, Leon Cheramie Sr., Morgan City.

She was preceded in death by parents and a brother.

Entombment in Greenoaks Lakeside Mausoleum in Baton Rouge.

Welsh Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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May 20, 1985

Wilton Paul Danos

Religious services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church, Cut Off, for Wilton Paul Danos, 59, a native and resident of Cut Off who 
died Saturday at 1:50 p.m.

Interment will be in the church mausoleum.

He was fie husband of Joyce Autin Danos; father of Dudley, Michael, Wayne and 
Willie Danos; and brother of Lewis Danos Sr., Lester Danos Sr., Mrs. Penelton 
(Mildred) Duet and Mrs. Jack (Odile) Dantin.

He is also survived by three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Henry, Julian and Orestile Danos and 
his parents, Henry and Euzelane Guidry Danos Sr.

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Absalom Duet

Religious services were scheduled for 1 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church, Cut Off, for Absalom "Molon" Duet, 86, a native and resident of Cut Off who 
died Saturday at9:12 a.m.

Interment will be in the church mausoleum.

He was the husband of Frozie Guidry Duet; father of Mrs. Herbert Robichaux, 
Lenton and Stanley Duet; and brother of Lucille Adam, Marietta Kadak, Louise 
Kersey and Paul Duet.

He is also survived by five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Mrs. Milton (Marie) Egle; two brothers, 
Louis and Lucien Duet; and his parents, Enoch and Julie Bruce Duet

=================

Rachal White

Wake services have been scheduled for 8 p.m. today at St. Peter Baptist Church 
for Rachal White who died Thursday at Thibodaux General Hospital.

Dismissal services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church.

She was the mother of Alice Jo Ann White of Thibodaux.

She is also survived by six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hurley White; two sons, Leonard and 
Joseph White; her parents, Joseph and Georgians Reed; two brothers, Levi and 
Ernest Reed; and four sisters, Evelina Morgan, Emma Dickerson, Fannie Cutno and 
Elnora Lewis.

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May 21, 1985

Lucy D. Guillot

Religious services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Assumption Catholic Church, 
Plattenville for Lucy D. Guillot, 84, a native and resident of Plattenville who 
died Monday at 6 a.m.

Interment was to be in the church cemetery.

She was the sister of Mrs. Rene (Isabelle) Caballero of Plattenville, Addison 
Atrice Knotts of Pierre Part, Alfred, Marianage (Bryan), Harry Guillot and the late 
Ivan, Nolan, D.L. and Claude Guillot.

She was also a member of the; Ladies Altar Society.

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Clovey H. Landry

Religious services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Jules 
Catholic Church, Belle Rose, for Clovey Hebert Landry, 88, a resident of Belle 
Rose, who died Monday at 7 p.m.

Visitation is today from 3:30-10 p.m. and from 8 a.m. Wednesday until funeral 
time at Landry's Funeral Home, Napoleonville.

Interment will be in the church cemetery.

She was the wife of the late John G. Landry; mother of Helen L Valenti of Baton 
Rouge, Mrs. Ella M. Davis, of Carrolton, Texas, Clarence Landry of Algiers, 
Henry Landry of Belle Rose and the late Buford J. and Ludger L. Landry.

She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.

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May 22, 1985

Frances M. Hodson

Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral 
Home, Raceland, for Frances M. Hodson, 78, a native, of Clinton County, Ohio and 
resident of Raceland and Wilmington, Ohio, who died Sunday at 7:50 a.m. in Ohio.

Religious services have been scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at Methodist Church, Mathews, 
with interment in Presbyterian Cemetery in Raceland. Visitation is at the funeral 
home, 8 a.m. Thursday until funeral time.

She was the daughter of the late Alonzo and Louella Scott Hodson; sister of Raymond 
Hodson, Margaret H. Curtis and the late Royal and Evelyn Hodson.

=================

Camellia Levron

Religious services were held Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral for Camellia 
DeRezends Levron, 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died at 2:35 p.m. 
Friday.

She is survived by one son, Alphonse John Levron of Thibodaux.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alphonse Joseph Levron; her parents, 
Camellia Lamereaux and John DeRezends; three brothers, Henry, Emmanuel and John 
DeRezends; and three sisters, Mrs. Anita Adams, Mrs. Caroline Babin and Mrs. Colette 
Hebert.

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May 23, 1985

Lena Marie Lanassa

Funeral services are scheduled from, Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano on Friday at 
2:30 p.m. for Lena Marie Lanassa, 78, a native of Westwego and resident of Golden 
Meadow who died in Cut Off Wednesday at 7:45 p.m.

She was the sister of Mrs. Clebert (Joyce) Boffanie and Porphire Lanassa; and the 
stepsister of Mrs. Rosaluf (Florence) Rebstock.

She was preceded in death by a brother, O. A. Lanassa; stepbrothers, Livingston 
and W. A. Terrebonne; and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Lanassa. 

Religious services will be at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden 
Meadow at 3 p.m. Friday.  Interment in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time on Friday. 

Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano is in charge of arrangements

=================

Funeral services set for Galliano priest

The Rev. Henry E. Naquin, 54, pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano 
since 1981, died Wednesday following a long illness.

Wake services have been scheduled for 7 p.m. today at St. Joseph Church with a 
funeral Mass scheduled at the church Friday at 10 a.m.

Following the Mass, Naquin's body will be moved to St Philomena Church in 
Labadieville. Visitation will be from 1:30-4 p.m. Friday followed by another 
funeral Mass, with interment in the St. Philomena Cemetery.

Naquin, a native of Labadieville, graduated from St. Joseph Seminary, in St. 
Benedict, La., in 1950. He studied philosophy and theology at Notre Dame Seminary 
in New Orleans and was ordained by Bishop, L. Abel Caillouet in 1956.

He also received a bachelor's degree in history from Notre Dame Seminary in 1952.

He was named pastor of St. Lawrence the Martyr Church in Kraemer in 1974 where he 
served until he became pastor at St. Joseph Church. Naquin was the brother of Guy 
and Thomas Naquin, and Sr. Mary Ann Naquin of the Sisters of the Immaculate 
Conception.

He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Naquin of Labadieville, 
and one brother, Roy Naquin.

Memorial donations to St. Joseph Church or Catholic Community Services in Galliano 
are preferred.

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Royal J. Bergeron

Religious services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at Mothe Funeral Home, 
Westwego, for Royal J. Bergeron, 52, a native of Gheens and a resident of Luling who 
died Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.

Visitation has been scheduled from 6-11 p.m. today, with interment in the Our Lady of 
Prompt Succor Cemetery.

He was the husband of Dolly Danos Bergeron; father of Rhonda Tarnow; son of Thelma 
Rizet Bergeron; and brother of Gloria Outhouse, Gale B. Doiron, Wanda B. Landry, 
Patrick J., Wayne M., Curtis J. and Bryan K. Bergeron.

He is also survived by one grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his father, Mervin Bergeron; and his sister, Deborah B. 
Lee.

Arrangements by Mothe Funeral Home.

=================

Nancy Ann Bouvier

Funeral services will be held from Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano at 1:30 p.m. 
Friday for Nancy Ann Bestresky Bouvier, 63, a native of Youngstown, Ohio, and 
resident of Larose who died at Newcastle, Penn., Wednesday.

She was the mother of Claudia B. Hayes, Amy B. Hebert, Pam B. Stutts and Dave 
Bouvier; sister of Jenny Carbone, Agah Bouvier and Joey Bestresky. She is also 
survived by three grandchildren.

Religious services will at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose at 2 p.m. Friday. 
Interment will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Thursday 
until 1 p.m. and from 9 a.m. until funeral time on Friday. Falgout Funeral Home 
in Galliano in charge of arrangements.

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Olucia L. Callais

Religious services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at P.J. McMahton and Sons 
Funeral Home, New Orleans, for Olucia (Telouse) Lafont Callais, 72, a native of 
Lafourche and a resident of Violet who died Wednesday at 2:15 a.m.

Interment was in the St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.

She was the wife of Ludvick Callais; mother of Robert and sister of Odelia Dupre 
Celestine Roberts.

She is also survived by five grandchildren and eight grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Evelene Guidry and Lawrence Lafont; her 
brothers, Axtion, Lawerence, Irvin, Auristile and Leroy Lafont; and one sister, 
Marguerite Lafont.

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May 24, 1985

Delores Gagneaux Bennett

Religious services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday from St Lawrence Catholic 
Church in Chacahoula for Delores Gagneaux Bennett, 68, a native of Chacahoula and 
resident of Metairie, who died Thursday.

She is survived by her husband, Sherman Bennett; one daughter, Mrs. Sterling 
(Barbara) Bining Jr.; one grandson, Terry M. Bining. She was the sister of Douglas, 
Abel, Kirney, James and Alvin Gagneaux.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Marion Toups; and two brothers, Howard 
and Harry Gagneaux.

Visitation is today from 3:30-10 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. until funeral time. 
Interment at the church cemetery. Landry Funeral Home in Thibodaux is in charge of 
arrangements.

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Nina Cecilia Gros

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held from St. Thomas More Catholic Church at noon 
Saturday for Nina Cecilia Gros, a native of Labadieville and resident of Baton Rouge, 
who died Wednesday at Capital Nursing Home in Baton Rouge.

She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Thomas M. (Louise) Sharp Jr., Baton Rouge; and a 
niece, Lenore Rackley, Baton Rouge.

Visitation is at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 11000 Florida Blvd., 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. 
Saturday. Burial will be in Greenoaks Memorial Park.

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Roman Joseph Matherne

Religious services were held at 9 a.m. today from St. Hilary Catholic Church in 
Mathews for Roman Joseph Matherne, 76, a native and resident of Raceland, who died 
in Raceland Wednesday at 8:20 p.m.

He was the husband of Viola Dufrene Matherne; father of Noella Matherne, Mrs. 
Frederick (Dolores) Lavert Jr. and Roman Matherne Jr.; brother of Mrs. Enola Drott 
and Ferdinand, Stanley and Arnold Matherne; half-brother of Eugene; Grabert. He is 
also survived by five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Mark Matherne; sister, Mrs. Olga Laughlin; 
half-sister Mrs. Clemence Fournier; and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Matherne.

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May 27, 1985

Earl L. Brown

Religious services have been scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Catholic 
Church, Thibodaux, for Earl L. "Tut" Brown, 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux 
who died Saturday at 1:21 p.m.

Visitation has been scheduled from 6-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time 
Tuesday, with interment in St. Joseph Cemetery.

He was the brother of Mabel Zeringue.

Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Michael Joseph Kiger

Funeral services from Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano are scheduled for Tuesday 
at 2 p.m. for Michael Joseph Kiger, 25, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of 
Larose, who died at Leeville on Saturday at 11 p.m.

He was the son of Hazel P. Kiger; brother of Russell Kiger, Angelina Dardar, Sylvia 
Billiot; half brother of George Kiger, Georgians Ludeman, Cynthia Guidry, Christine 
Kiger, Paulette Kiger, Cathy Bernard and Tish Kiger; stepbrother of Connie Gaudet, 
Donna Selvage, Evelyn Pertuit, Johnny Boudreaux and Leroy Curole.

He was preceded in death by his father, George Kiger; brothers, Gary and George 
Kiger Jr.; and daughter, Natalie Kiger.

Religious services will be from Galliano Assembly of God Church at 2:30 p.m. with 
interment in Cheramie Cemetery. Family may call from 2 p.m. today until funeral 
time. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Rosalie Pitre Lecompte

Funeral services were held this morning from Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano for 
Rosalie Pitre Lecompte, 82, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at Cut Off 
Saturday at 2:45 p.m.

She was the mother of Edville and Joseph Kieff; sister of Rita Adams; and wife of 
Edville Kieff by a first marriage. She is also survived by four grandchildren and 
five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gracien Lecompte; brothers and sisters, 
John, Ramor and Marciel Pitre, Ozia Kieff, Armentine Eymard and Vena Eymard; and one 
grandchild.

Religious services were at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off this morning with 
interment at Cheramie Cemetery. Falgout Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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Rosina Marie Ledet

Religious services were to be held today at 11 a.m. from Our Lady of Prompt Succor 
Church in Golden Meadow for Rosina Marie Guilbeau Ledet, 74, a native of Leeville and 
resident of Galliano, who died at 11:30 a.m. Saturday.

She is survived by one daughter, Dolores Ledet; one brother, Dr. John, Guilbeau; 
one sister, Mrs. Earl (Jeanne) Rome; five grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edless Ledet; one brother, Gustave 
Guilbeau Sr.; and one sister, Mrs. Raymond Rosella Leloup Sr.

Interment was to be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano. The family has requested 
memorial Masses. 

Falgout Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Southern Louis Sr.

Wake and funeral services will be held tonight at 9 from New Mount Pilgrim Baptist 
Church, 146 Bank Street in Houma, for Southern Louis Sr., 62, a resident of San 
Francisco, Calif., and native of Houma, who died May 18 at 11:30 p.m.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Julin Louis of San Francisco; one son, Southern 
Louis Jr. of San Jose; three daughters, Cheryl Louis of Chicago, Yvette and 
Chrystal Louis of San Francisco; two brothers, William C. Kemp of Sacramento, 
Calif., Willie Kemp of Franklin, Ada K. Lewis, Augustine K. Lagarde and Geraldine K. 
Scott, all or Houma; and five grand children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Louis and Mrs. Annie Kemp; and 
one brother, Sherman Kemp.

Visitation is from 5 p.m. until funeral time tonight.  Dismissal at 11 a.m. 
Saturday and interment in Union Benevolent Cemetery in Houma, the Rev. Richard 
Payne Jr. officiating. 

Mercy Funeral Home in Raceland in charge of arrangements.

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Thomas Simoneaux Sr.

Religious services have been scheduled from Assumption Catholic Church in 
Plattenville at 10 a.m. Tuesday for Thomas Simoneaux Sr., 82, a native and 
resident of Paincourtville, who died Sunday, May 26, at 5:30 p.m.

He was the husband of Ann Hebert Simoneaux; father of Thomas Simoneaux Jr. and 
Rose Jane Simoneaux; brother of Henry Simoneaux of Napoleonville and Mrs. 
Angelle Cavalier of Thibodaux.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Adrienne Simoneaux.

Visitation will be at Landry Funeral Home in Napoleonville from 5-10 p.m. today 
and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday. Interment at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in 
Paincourtville. Landry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Ludy Ray Waguespack

Religious, services were held this morning from St. Mary Catholic Church in 
Raceland for Ludy Ray Waguespack, 55, a native of Napoleonville, a former 
resident of Raceland and a recent resident of River Ridge, who died at 12:15 
a.m. Saturday.

He is survived by one brother, Sidney Waguespack Jr.; and two sisters, Mrs. 
Maxine Bradford and Mrs. Jane Voorhies.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney J. Waguespack Sr. and Mae 
Theriot Waguespack.

Burial was to be in the church cemetery. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of 
arrangements.

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May 28, 1985

Effie Rosetta Cox Daggs

Funeral services have been scheduled from Murray Henderson Funeral Home, 1209 
Teche St. Algiers, at 8 tonight for Effie Rosetta Cox Daggs who died at 
Thibodaux Saturday at 11:12p.m.

She is survived by a foster-granddaughter, Mrs. Marie Herpin of New Orleans; 
and cousins, Eula and Jo Ann Reado of Thibodaux. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Cox and Effie Williams Cox of 
Thibodaux; and brothers, Reuben, Norman and Herbert Cox.

Interment will be in Mc-Donoghville Cemetery, Gretna.

Dismissal will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. Murray Henderson Funeral Home is in 
charge of arrangements.

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May 29, 1985

Calvin John Adams

Funeral services have been scheduled from Thibodaux Funeral Home on Thursday at 
9:30 a.m. for Calvin John Adams, 57, who died Tuesday at 11:50 p.m.

He was the husband of Dorothy Clause Adams; father of Brenda A. Williamson and 
Phyllis Ardoin; and the brother of Whitney Adams.

He is also survived by eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Freddy Adams Sr. and parents, Cletus 
Adams and Clara Esteve Adams.

Relatives and friends, also employees of Sun Oil Company, are invited to attend 
funeral services to be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John 
Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Burial will be at St. John Cemetery. Arrangements 
are by Thibodaux Funeral Home. Visitation is today from 5-10 p.m. and on 
Thursday from 8 a.m. to funeral time.

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Freddie Burks

Wake and funeral services have been scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursday at Magnolia 
Baptist Church, Schriever, for Freddie Burks, 78, a native and resident of 
Schriever who died Monday at 12:05 a.m. at South Louisiana Medical Center.

Dismissal services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with 
interment in the Mount Olive Cemetery in Gray.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Margan Burks of 
Schriever.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home, Thibodaux, is in charge of the 
arrangements.

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Henry Carter

Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp 
Funeral Home, New Orleans, for Henry Carter, a native of Napoleonville and a 
resident of Avondale, who died Saturday at West Jefferson General Hospital.

Interment was in Resthaven Cemetery.

He was the father of Rose Marie Davis, Elaine Welbourne, Ceola Washington, 
Bernice Carter and Flora Mae Wilson; and brother of Olivia Stone, Dorothy 
Carter and Henrietta Carter.

He is also survived by several grandchildren.

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Ada Theriot Chaisson

Funeral services have been scheduled from Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport 
Thursday at 9:45 a.m. for Ada Theriot Chaisson, 84, a native of Gibson and 
resident of Lockport for 55 years, who died at Raceland on Tuesday at 8:40 a.m.

She was the wife of John Chaisson; mother of Dennis Chaisson; and sister of 
Velma Chaisson and Morgan A. Theriot. She is also survived by two 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Morgan and Lylia Barrios Theriot.

Religious services will be from Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport at 10 
a.m. Thursday with interment in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 5 
p.m. on Wednesday until 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. until funeral time. Falgout Funeral 
Home in Lockport is in charge of arrangements.

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May 30, 1985

Janet Landry Biggers

Religious services were scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday from Welsh Funeral Home 
for Janet Landry Biggers, 42, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Baton 
Rouge who died at Baton Rouge at 3:05 p.m.

She is survived by her mother, Marjorie C. Landry, Baton Rouge; a daughter, 
Charlotte Biggers, Baton Rouge; two sons, Brian J. Biggers and Jeffrey Foster, 
both of Baton Rouge; a sister, Dolores L. Norwood, Holden; and a granddaughter, 
Amber Nicole Biggers, Baton Rouge.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ulleans J. Landry.

Burial will be in Greenoaks Memorial Park in Baton Rouge.

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Vera Nichols Jupiter

Wake and funeral services have1 been scheduled from Hartzell Mt. Zion United 
Methodist Church, U.S. 190 East, Slidell, on Friday at 8 p.m. for Vera Nichols 
Jupiter who died Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. in Slidell Memorial Hospital.

She was the wife of Andrew C. Jupiter; mother of Herbert D. Jupiter; stepmother 
of Cynthia A. Daniels of Marlboro, Maryland, and Bruce D. Jupiter of 
Providence, Rhode Island; and step-grandmother of Stephanie and Nicole Diaz of 
Marlboro, Maryland; sister of Samuel T. Nichols Jr. of Biloxi, Miss.; daughter 
of Mary Alice Nichols of Waveland, Miss; and sister-in-law of Florentine J. 
Blanchard of Napoleonville.

She was preceded in death by her father, Samuel T. Nichols Sr.

Dismissal is at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church.  Interment in Slidell Memorial 
Cemetery, Davey St., Slidell.  Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville 
is in charge of arrangements.

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Alice Triggs

Wake and funeral services have been scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday at Third Zion 
Baptist Church, Raceland, for Alice Triggs, 88, who died Wednesday at 7:50 p.m. in 
Thibodaux.

Dismissal is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at the church with interment in the 
church cemetery. Visitation is after 5 p.m. Friday at the church.

She was the daughter of the late Ed and Amy Bolden Nicol; wife of the late Elijah 
Triggs Sr.; mother of; Clara Triggs of Thibodaux, Simon and Hosea Harris and 
Elizabeth Scott of Raceland and the late Willie Harris.

She is also survived by eight grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and five 
great-great-grandchildren.

Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux.

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Lester Joseph Zimmerman Sr.

Religious services were scheduled for today at 11 a.m. from St. Anthony Catholic 
Church in Luling for Lester Joseph Zimmerman Sr., 59, a native of Breaux Bridge and 
resident of Boutte for 30 years, who died at Boutte on Saturday.

He was the husband of the late Ethel Deroche; father of Lester Zimmerman Jr., 
Faith Raber, Lawanna and Regina Zimmerman; Betty Lou Guidry, and Paulette Dugan; 
stepfather of Joy Bergeron, A.J. Trosclair and Deborah Fonseca; and brother of Hilda 
Broussard. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren.

Interment in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is in 
charge of arrangements. 

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May 31, 1985

Albert C. Griffin

Funeral services have been scheduled for 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral 
Home, Lockport, for Albert Clebington Griffin, 95, a native of Lockport and a 
resident of Bridge City who died Thursday at 3:07 a.m.

Religious services have also been scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior 
Catholic Church, Lockport, with interment in the church cemetery.

Visitation has been scheduled from 4-11 p.m. Friday and from 7 a.m. until funeral 
time Saturday.

He was the father of Ivy Griffin Sr.; Odelia Falcon, Virginia Esteve, Frances Doucet, 
Laura Standridge and Lucille Ward; foster-father of Terna Mae Toups and brother of 
Claudia Valence.

He is also survived by 21 grandchildren .and several great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Azema Rogers Griffin; brothers, Ernest, 
Telemaque, John and Alexander Griffin; and his sisters, Elizabeth Bergeron, 
Ernestine Curole, Sedonia Curole, Constance Curole and Mathilda Loupe.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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James Lewis

Funeral services have been scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Majestic Funeral Service 
Inc., New Orleans, for James ÒJimmyÓ Lewis, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of 
New Orleans who died Saturday at 
9:30 p.m.

Dismissal services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home 
with interment in Providence Memorial Park.

He was preceded in death by his wife Lillie Lewis.

Arrangements by Majestic Mortuary Service Inc.

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