Obituaries of JULY 1985 Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish, La. Submitted by: Chris Tidwell, 29 Aug 2014 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The date preceding the obituary is the date of the newspaper, not the date of death. =========================================================================== Jul 1, 1985 Clifton H. Benoit Funeral services were scheduled for this morning from Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Clifton H. Benoit, 72, who died Friday at 3 p.m. He was the husband of Lucy Adams Benoit; father of Lucy Doiron, Clifton J. Benoit, Ronald G. Benoit, Farley G. Benoit and Darlene B. Britt; the brother of Bridget Clement, Eugene Benoit, James Benoit, Roland Benoit and Warren Benoit. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Benoit. Interment was to be in St. John Cemetery. Arrangements are by Landry's Funeral Home. ================= Valcour J. Benoit Funeral services were scheduled for this morning from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Valcour J. Benoit, 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Friday at 6:30 p.m. He was the father of Hubert and Francis J. Benoit and Audrey Anne Foret. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Edward; a sister, Edwina Benoit; and parents, Lydian and Aliska Tabor Benoit. Burial was to be in the church cemetery. Arrangements are by Landry's of Thibodaux. ================= Edith Freeman Religious services were held from the First Baptist Church of Lockport on Sunday for Edith Grace Greene Freeman, 82, a native of Ruston and a resident of Lafourche Parish for 40 years, who died at 10:45 p.m. Friday. She is survived by her husband, Basil E. Freeman; one son, Eddie Freeman; three daughters, Paula Guidry, Bonnie Miller and Betty Smith; one brother, Lawrence J. Greene; one sister, Willy Charlene Walton; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great- grandchildren. The family requests memorial donations be made to the building fund of the First Baptist Church in Lockport. Interment was in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ================= Sadie Hogan Funeral services are scheduled for 8 p.m. Tuesday from the New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville for Sadie Hogan, a native and resident of Labadieville who died Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Assumption General Hospital. She was the wife of Wilfred Hogan of Thibodaux; and guardian of Shelia Robertson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Julius Brisco and Eva Turner; and two sisters, Mattie Washington and Florence Magee. Dismissal services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday with interment in the church cemetery. Arrangements are by Landry's Funeral Home. ================= Dorothy Lear A Mass of Christian Burial was scheduled for this morning from Ascension Catholic Church in Donaldsonville for Dorothy Mae Aucoin Lear, 77, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Donaldsonville who died at 3 p.m. Friday in Donaldsonville. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Henry (Ida Lear) Mellien; a son, Albert Lear Jr., both of Donaldsonville; a sister, Edwina Aucoin, Carmelite Convent, New Orleans; a brother, Paul G. Aucoin Jr., Thibodaux; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert J. Lear Sr.; her parents; and four sisters. Burial was to be in the church cemetery. ================= Nolan Pitre Religious services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today from St. Mary's Catholic Church for Nolan Simon Pitre, 73, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 7:50 a.m. Saturday. He is survived by his wife, Edla Babin Pitre; three sons, Hilton J., Murphy P. and Ray A. Pitre; two daughters, Mrs. Edward (Peggy) Boudreaux and Jeanelle P. Griffin; two brothers, Dewey and Malvin Pitre; two sisters, Mrs. Albert (Ethel) Foret Jr. and Mrs. Jessie (Rena) LeBlanc; 19 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Lloyd Pitre; and one sister, Theodoule (Viola) Pertuit. Interment was to be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ================= Bert J. Savoie Religious services were scheduled for this morning from Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Bert J. Savoie, 50, a native and resident of Lockport, who died in Raceland Friday at 9:30 p.m. He was the husband of Norma Gaston Savoie; father of Allen, Darrel, Michael, Wendell and Lori Savoie; brother of Mrs. Robert (Joyce) Sevin and Aubrey, Harold and Dennis Savoie; and the son of Horace and Nola Landry Savoie. He was preceded in death by a sister, Marietta Savoie. Interment was to be in the church cemetery. Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ================= George Washington Religious services have been scheduled for 8 p.m. today from Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Georgia Washington who died at 10 p.m. Wednesday at Veteran's Hospital in New Orleans. He is survived by a son, Cantrell Lang of Napoleonville; a brother, Narcisse Washington of Napoleonville; four sisters, Mildred B. Mitchell of Boston, Mass., Chaney Washington and Rosetta Brooks of New Orleans, and Irma Clark of California. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jonas and Eva Washington; a sister, Georgiana Washington; and a brother, Freddie Washington. Visiting will be at the church today from 5 p.m. until religious services which will be conducted by the Rev. Cleveland Williams. Dismissal will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. with burial in the church cemetery. Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================================== Jul 2, 1985 Eularie Doucet Funeral services have been scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday at Christian Fellowship Church; Larose, for Eularie "Byee" Toups Doucet, 61, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Larose who died Monday at 8:15 p.m. Visitation has also been scheduled from 3 p.m. today until funeral time Wednesday at the church, with interment in the Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the wife of Maxine Doucet; mother of Mrs. Roy (Joyce) Dantin, and Dayton P. Doucet; foster mother of Roy Benoit; and sister of Ozalie Toups Verdros, Viola Toups Lasseigne, Nickerson and Leo Toups. She is also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pierre and Lescade Duet Toups; one sister, Lorida Toups Bourg; and three brothers, Joseph, Jefferson and Manuel Toups. Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. =========================================================================== Jul 3, 1985 Olive Laperouse Funeral services were scheduled from St. Peter Catholic Church in New Orleans this morning for Olive Davidson Laperouse, 91. She is survived by a daughter, Sister Barbara Nell Laperouse of Thibodaux; a step-daughter, Mrs. Howard Frances Hebert of New Iberia; and sisters, Mrs. Winona Brooks of Crowley and Mrs. Albion Hebert of Sulphur. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lionel Thomas Laperouse Sr. Burial was to be in the church cemetery. ================= Eugene Martin Jr. Funeral services have been scheduled from Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano at 9:30 a.m. Friday for Eugene "No-Noon" Martin Jr., 77, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Batesville, Ark., who died Tuesday at 5 a.m. in Batesville. He was the husband of Dorothy Street Martin; and brother of Victor and Arcello Makin and Enola Terrebonne. Religious services will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off at 10 a.m. Friday with interment in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4-11 p.m. Thursday and from 7 a.m. until funeral time Friday. Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano in charge of arrangements. ================= Evelyn Sellers Funeral services were scheduled from the chapel of P.J. McMahon & Son Funeral Home in New Orleans at noon today for Evelyn Marie Eliska Parr Sellers, 74, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of New Orleans, who died Tuesday at 3:30 a.m. She was the mother of Roy N. Sellers Jr. and Andrew Parr Sellers; and the daughter of Evelyn Babin Parr Cavender of Donaldsonville. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Nolen Sellers of Alexander City, Ala.; a son, Roy Parr Sellers; and her father, Andrew Joseph Parr of Lockport. Interment was to be in Hope Mausoleum. =========================================================================== Jul 4, 1985 James Bessonette Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at Hartman-Henderson Chapel, Brookhaven, Miss., for James Roland Bessonette, 58, a native of Brookhaven and resident of Lockport, who died Tuesday at 3:45 p.m. in Marerro. Interment will be in Union Hall Baptist Cemetery, Brookhaven. He was the husband of Susan Ann Pitre Bessonette; father of Jackie Glen Bessonette, David Wayne Bessonette and Denise Holmes; brother of Margaret Rushing and Frank Basonette. He was also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Falgout Funeral Homes, Lockport. ================= Elton J. Guidry Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. at Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano, for Elton J. Guidry, 50, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died Wednesday at 7 a.m. in Galliano. Religious services will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cut Off, with interment in Cheramie Cemetery, Galliano. He was the husband of Jane Borne Guidry; father of Von and Wade Guidry, Cynthia Vegas, and Melinda Dulaune; brother of Bobby and Ronald Guidry and Mrs. Mavis Vegas; son of Mathilda Guidry and the late Paul Guidry. He was also survived by nine grandchildren. Visitation will be today from 10 a.m. to midnight and Friday from 7 a.m. to funeral time. ================= Larry J. Smith Funeral services have been scheduled from the Thibodaux Funeral Home chapel at 10 a.m. Friday for Larry J. "Jack" Smith, 56, a native of Hammond, and resident of Gibson, who died Wednesday at 1:30 a.m. He is survived by his wife, Mary Frances Smith; two daughters, Patti Templet and Barbara Grissom; one son, Robert "Bob" Smith; three brothers, Robert Lee Jr., Spencer Eugene and James Oliver Smith; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Smith. Visitation will be at Thibodaux Funeral Home today from 5-10; p.m. and again on Friday morning 8 until funeral time. Burial will be in the Episcopal Cemetery in Gibson. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================================== Jul 5, 1985 Paul Lee Adams Funeral services have been scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano, for Paul Lee Adams, 60, a native of Missouri and a 20-year resident: of Cut Off who died today at 1:15 a.m. Religious services have also been scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at South Lafourche Baptist Church, Cut Off, with interment in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. Visitation is scheduled from 6 p.m. today until funeral time Sunday at the funeral home. He was the husband of Gladys Bruce Adams and brother of Bonnie Minor, Glenn, Joe, Thomas Jefferson, Pat and Robert Adams. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Osborne J. Adams, and one sister, Lena Bloom. Falgout Funeral Home Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. ================= Joseph George Fremin Religious services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday from St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Joseph George Fremin. He was the father of Edward "T-Joe" Fremin of Thibodaux and Mrs. Roger (Janel) Borne of Gramercy; brother of Mrs. Emile (Kate) Luquette of Raceland, Lloyd Fremin of California, Mrs. Tilden (Olga) Champagne of Mathews, Mrs. Sal (Jerry) Tamborella of Metairie, Herman Fremin of Colorado, Mrs. Clyde (Delta) Hebert of Thibodaux, Paul Fremin Jr. of Chackbay, Ned Fremin of Texas, Mrs. Morris (Marceille) Juneau of Metairie, Mrs. Al (Ruth) Theriault of California, Lionel Fremin of Thibodaux, Earl Fremin of California, and Mrs. Edward (Mary Alice) Waguespack of Schriever. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Baudoin Fremin; a brother, Talber Fremin; and parents, Paul Lonnie and Lynda Portier Fremin Sr. Visitation will be Sunday from 5-10 p.m. and on Monday from 8 a.m. until funeral time. Burial will be in St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ================= Abraham Jacobs Jr. Wake and funeral services are scheduled for 8 p.m. today from Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville for Abraham Jacobs Jr., 65, a native of St. James and resident of Paincourtville, who died Sunday at 9:07 a.m. at Assumption General Hospital in Napoleonville. He was the husband of Astoria Wise Jacobs of Paincourtville; father of Audrey Dominique, Clementine Jacobs and Barbara Beasley, all of Paincourtville, Nancy Carr of Houston, Texas, James Jacobs of Harvey, Lionell Jacobs of Marrero, and Lawrence Jacobs of Labadieville; two brothers; four sisters, 35 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irene and Abraham Jacobs Sr. Dismissal will be Saturday at 10 a.m. with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation is scheduled from 5 p.m. until funeral time today at the church. Arrangements are by Williams and Southall Funeral Horne in Napoleonville. ================= Dawn D. Jones Wake and funeral services have been scheduled for 8 p.m. today from Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Dawn D. Jones, 8, who died at midnight Thursday at St. Anne General Hospital in Raceland. She was the daughter of Shirley D. Jones; sister of Cheryl, Sondra, Quiana, Tonya, Nastha, Edward and Justin Jones, all of Thibodaux; granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Spot, Ernest Duncan Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Hewitt Lee. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until funeral time today and from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. dismissal time Saturday. Interment will be in Old Fountain Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux. Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ================= Leo Lagarde A Mass of Christian Burial has been scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday from St. Thomas Aquinas Center in Thibodaux for Leo "Cookie" Lagarde. She was the sister of Mrs. Philip (Marie) Bouterie Sr. and Mrs. George (B.C.) Clause. She was preceded in death by her parents, Justin Lagarde and Leontine Toups Lagarde; sisters, Amelie ÒMimÓ Lagarde, Mrs. Etienne (Mae) LeBlanc, Mrs. Golbert (Ruby) Faucheux and Mrs. Ed (Pearl) Haverly; and a brother, Edwin Lagarde Sr. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at St. Thomas Aquinas Center on Saturday. Memorial donations to St. Thomas Aquinas Center are requested. Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ================= Archie Richardson Sr. Wake and funeral services are scheduled at 8 p.m. today from First Zion Baptist Church in New Orleans for Archie Richardson Sr., 82, a native of West Feliciana Parish and a resident of New Orleans, who died Sunday at 6:30 a.m. He was the father of Virginia Sims, Robert, Clarence, Lionel and Joseph Richardson; brother of Luvella Sanders, Beatrice Jackson and Ruth Wells of Port Hudson, and Saul Richardson and Jessie Bailey of New Orleans; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Henrietta Sanders; his wife Wayona Richardson; and children, George and Archie Jr. Richardson; sisters, Virginia Gordon, Edwena Ghorm and Ruth Reed; and brothers, Willie, Eugene, Fred and Frank Richardson. Dismissal will be Saturday at 10 a.m. with interment in Providence Memorial Park in New Orleans. ================= Neomi Jolevare Skidmore A Mass of Christian Burial has been scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday from St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in New Orleans for Neomi Jolevare Skidmore who died Monday at Medical Center in Houma. She was the mother of Rochelle Smiley of Los Angeles, Calif., and sister of Ivory Jolevare of Napoleonville, Louella J. Poret and Malcolm Jolevare of New Orleans. She is also survived by five grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alice and Felix Jolevare. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Wake services will be held today at 8 p.m. from the church. Arrangements by Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville. ================= Rodney Webre Jr. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Melancon Funeral Home Chapel in Carencro for Rodney Francis Anthony Webre Jr., 37, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Carencro, who died Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in Lafayette. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Alvin of Carencro; his parents, Rodney Francis Anthony Webre Sr. and Georgette Roberts of Thibodaux; maternal grandmother, May Roberts of Thibodaux; one son, Brent Douglas Webre of Carencro; one daughter, Melanie Webre of Carencro; one brother, Mark Webre of Thibodaux; and one sister, Mrs. Darryll (Marcelite) Rodriguez of Thibodaux. ================= Rose Wiggins A Mass of Christian Burial has been scheduled from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Napoleonville at 11 a.m. Saturday for Rose Wiggins, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died Thursday at 6:40 a.m. at Lakewood Hospital in Morgan City. She is survived by a daughter, Selma Bailey of Napoleonville; a son, Mervel Wiggins of Napoleonville; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Wiggins; and a son, Clince Wiggins. Visiting is at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Friday and from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Burial in the church cemetery. =========================================================================== Jul 8, 1985 Julien J. Arcement Funeral services were scheduled for today from Westside Funeral Home in Marrero for Julien J. "Jules" Arcement, 77, a native of Raceland and resident of Harvey for 46 years, who died Saturday at 8:40 a.m. He was the husband of Laura McDonald Arcement; father of Julien J. Jr., Craig and Robert Arcement; brother of Earl, Antoine and Levon Arcement. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cindy Anne Arcement; a brother, Ovile Arcement; sisters, Judith Champagne and Earline Rodrigue; and his parents, Onezipe and Grace Acoste Arcement. A Mass of Christian Burial was held from Infant Jesus of Prague Catholic Church in Harvey. Interment was to be in Westlawn Memorial Park in Gretna. ================= Eula Usey Bonvillain Religious services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday from St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Eula Usey Bonvillain, 64, who died Sunday at 7:30 a.m. She is survived by her husband, Willie W. Bonvillain; sons, Donald, Larry, Terry and Ricky Bonvillain, all of Thibodaux, Ray Bonvillain of Breaux Bridge and Gary Bonvillain of Sunset; and one daughter, Mrs. Benjamin "Dale Marie" Nash of Athens, Ga. She is also survived by four brothers, three sisters and eight grandchildren. Visitation at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux will be from 4:30-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday. Burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. LandryÕs Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ================= Pearl A. Champagne Religious services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Hahnville, for Pearl Antoine Vicknair Champagne, 85, a native of Killona and a resident of Hahnville who died Saturday at 2 a.m. Interment was in the Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft. She was the wife of Ernest Felix Champagne; and mother of Pearl C. Frankel, Kenneth, Ernest F. Jr., Howard, Hubert and Seth Champagne. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two children, Mary and Howard W. Champagne; three sisters, Mrs. Alfred (Myrthee) Champagne, Crystold and Rene Vicknair; two brothers, Paul and Otto Vicknair; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Vicknair. Arrangements are by Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. ================= George J. Daigle A Mass of Christian Burial was scheduled this morning from St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part for George J. Daigle, 82, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Belle Rose, who died Friday at 7:05 p.m. in Pierre Part. He is survived by his wife, Angelle Templet Daigle, Belle Rose; mother, Anita Simoneaux Daigle, Napoleonville; and sisters, Mrs. Claude (Frances) Crochet and Mrs. Joseph (Mickey) Templet, both of Pierre Part and Mrs. J.V. (Mable) Hebert, Napoleonville; two brothers, Kelly Daigle, of Pierre Part, and Robert Daigle, Paincourtville. He was preceded in death by his father, Bernard Daigle; and a brother, Sparling Daigle. Burial was to be in the church cemetery. ================= F. Hugh Larose Religious services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday from St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux for F. Hugh Larose, 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Sunday. He was the husband of Mona Naquin Larose; father of Mary Elizabeth Larose, Adele Larose, Francis "Buddy" Hugh Larose Jr. and Micheal Larose; brother of Edward and Joseph Larose and Mrs. Guy R. Mire. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Larose Sr.; a brother, L.G. Larose Jr.; and a sister, Anna Adele Larose. Visitation will be at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux today from 4:30-9:30 p.m. and on Tuesday from 8 a.m. until funeral time. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial donations to Evergreen Developmental Center, P.O. Drawer 1177, Minden, La., 71058, are requested. Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux is in-charge of arrangements. ================= Thomas LeBlanc Wake and funeral services were held Sunday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Thomas LeBlanc, 70, a native of White Castle and resident of Raceland for 15 years, who died at South Louisiana Medical Center in Houma on Wednesday at 3:30 a.m. He is survived by two daughters, Carolyn "Betty" and Mary Lee LeBlanc, both of Chicago; one brother, Joseph LeBlanc of Dixon, Ill.; one stepbrother, William Shaw of New Orleans; two sisters, Mary Barnes of Dixon, Ill., and Elzina Taylor of Plaquemines; one step-sister, Iona Watley of Las Vegas; and one grandson, Gordon Wooten of San Jose, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph LeBlanc; one brother, Sylvester LeBlanc; and one sister, Earstine LeBlanc. Interment will be at 11 a.m. in Mathews. Mercy Funeral Home of Raceland is In charge of arrangements. ================= Mitchell Parish Religious services were scheduled, for 2 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home for Mitchell Parish, 2, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Saturday. He was the son of Wayne Mitchell Pariah and Konrel Lynn Bland Parish; the brother of Joshua and Kirby Pariah; grandson of Mrs. Robert Olivier and Eugene Bland, and Fred and Geraldine Lovell Parish; and great-grandson of Myrtle Pariah. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe. Arrangements are by Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. ================= Henry J. Pere Funeral services were held Saturday at Westside Funeral Hot e in Marrero for Henry J. Pere, 55, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Westwego for 15 year's, who died Thursday in West Jefferson General Hospital. He is survived by two daughters, Lottie Pere Billiot and Trudy Pere Ledo; a brother, John Pere Jr.; and nine sisters, Jane Mayet, Bernice Savoie, Edna Dufrene, Mary Pack, Margaret Autin, Blanche Bourgeois, Lois Caulfield, Dorothy Dufrene and Elsie Langlinais. ================= George E. Shellman Memorial services are scheduled for Aug. 23 for George E. Shellman, 72, a native of Livingston County, N.Y., and a resident of Raceland who died Thursday at 7:30p.m. He was the husband of Mildred Jackman Shellman; and father of Shirley Holloway, Linda Brady and Alice Kite, Ralph, Lee, Robert and William Shellman. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, is in charge of the arrangements. ================= Alphonse M. Vega Religious services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cut Off, for Alphonse Marcel Vega, 78, a native and resident of Cut Off who died Saturday at 6 a.m. Interment was to be in the church mausoleum. He was the father of Mercedes V. Plaisance, Janice Dentin, Jerry and Johnny C. Vega; and half-brother of Gertie Hebert. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louisa Hebert Vega; three sisters, Josephine Galliano, Camellia Pierce and Louisiana Rodrigue and five brothers, Webre, Napoleon Jr., Hector, Henry and Reno Vega. Arrangements by Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. =========================================================================== Jul 9, 1985 Alton J. Dufrene Religious services were scheduled for 11:30 a.m. today at Laughlin Funeral Home, New Orleans, for Alton J. Dufrene, 71, a native of Raceland and a resident of New Orleans for many years who died Sunday at 2:41 a.m. Interment was in St. Patrick No. 1 Cemetery. He was the husband of Ursula Roser Dufrene; father of Mrs. Mathew (Earline) Ventura, Mrs. Leon (Gwen) Milano, Adrian, Kevin and Alton J. Dufrene Jr.; and brother of Paul Dufrene. He is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Cecile Grapuso; a brother, Maurice Dufrene; and his parents, Josephine Pichoff and Paul Dufrene Jr. Arrangements by Laughlin Funeral Home. ================= Bernadette Hennessey Religious services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home Chapel, New Orleans, for Bernadette E. Hennessey, 78, a native of Lockport and a resident of New Orleans who died Monday at 1:10 a.m. Visitation has been scheduled from 6-11 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday, with interment in St. Joseph No. 1 Cemetery. She was the mother of Helen Schmitz, Delores Marullo, Patricia Friedman, James Jr. and John W. Hennessey. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Joseph Hennessey; and her parents Octave Dufrene and Julia Dominique. Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ================= Rose Mary Metcalfe Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, Baton Rouge, for Rose Mary Munson Metcalfe, 68, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of Baton Rouge who died Monday at 4:30p.m. Interment will be in Napoleonville. She was the wife of Ronald L. Metcalfe; mother of Mrs. G. Zachary (Linda) Smith Jr. and Gregory A. Metcalfe; and sister of Mrs. George M. Mathews, Mrs. Thomas J. LeBlanc, Fulton R. and Dr. John W. Munson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Munson; a sister, Mable M. Raymond; and a brother, Henry A. Munson Jr. ================= Ryan Nelson Religious services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel for Ryan Nelson, 6, a resident of Thibodaux who died Saturday at 10 p.m. after he was injured in a bicycle-car accident. Interment was to be in Baptist Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the son of Joe and Edwanna Schlienz Nelson and brother of Daniel, Jeremy and Natalie Nelson. Arrangements by Landry's Funeral Home. =========================================================================== Jul 10, 1985 Theresa Carey. Religious services were held at St. Christopher Catholic Church in Midlothian, Ill., for Theresa Carey, 95, a resident of Midlothian and a frequent visitor to Thibodaux who died June 9 at her home. Interment was in St. Benedict Cemetery in Blue Island, Ill. She was the mother of Margaret Richard of Thibodaux, Mary Meenan and Frank Carey, both of Midlothian. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Carey Sr.; and two daughters, Florence Peace and Rita Wajda. c Lester Cheatham Wake and funeral services have been scheduled for 8 p.m. today at New Belmont Baptist Church, Labadieville, for Lester Cheatham, 56, a native and resident of Labadieville who died Monday at 9:20 a.m. at his residence. Interment will be in the church cemetery. He was the son of Mary Cheatham Johnson; and brother of Ernest Cheatham Jr. of Pontchatoula, Irene Herron and Alice Robertson of Labadieville, and Pearl Moore and Omega Rodriguez of New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Cheatham Sr. =========================================================================== Jul 11, 1985 Theophile Dardar Religious services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Cheniere Baptist Church, Cheniere, for Theophile Dardar, 74, a native of Montegut and a resident of Grand Isle who died Tuesday at 5:35 p.m. Visitation has been scheduled to begin after noon today and will continue until funeral time Friday, with interment in the Cheramie mausoleum in Galliano. He was the father of Theophilea Foret, Horace and Bernard Dardar; and brother of Julie Frazier, Regina Brunet, Lonnie and Theodore Dardar. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Trahan Dardar. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ================= Derrick Johnson Funeral services were to be held today at noon at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Derrick Johnson who died Wednesday at 6 a.m. at Thibodaux General Hospital. Interment was to follow in Moses Cemetery with the Rev. Lloyd Jones officiated. He was the son of Miss Louis Johnson and Bernard Duncan; grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Johnson and Lillie Mae Duncan. Arrangements were by Williams and Southall Funeral Home. ================= George E. Shellman Memorial services have been scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Hilary Catholic Church, Raceland, for George E. Shellman, 72, a native of Livingston County, N.Y., and a resident of Raceland who died July 4 at 7:30 p.m. Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, is in charge of the arrangements. =========================================================================== Jul 12, 1985 Birdie L. Breaux Funeral services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Mothe Funeral Home, Harvey, for Birdie L. Breaux, 74, a native of Labadieville and a resident of Marrero who died Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. Visitation has been scheduled from 6 p.m.to midnight today, with interment in the Hook & Ladder Cemetery. She was the wife of Alfred J. Breaux; mother of Donald J. Bergeron Sr.; step- mother of Anna Mae Bourgeois, Angelina Legendre, Neva Boudoin, Wilbert and Laris Breaux; and sister of Ethel Blanchard, Doris Punch, Mary, Lloyd, Henry, Arthur and Alfred LeBlanc. She is also survived by three grandchildren, 14 step-grandchildren and 22 step- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Leon J. Bergeron; one sister, Thelma Dugus; and two brothers, Kern Sr. and Claude LeBlanc. Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ================= Annette Marie Chambon Funeral services have been scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Saturday from Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano for Annette Marie Chambon, 64, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died in Galliano Thursday at 10:15 p.m. She was the sister of Kirby and Gage Chambon and Mrs. N.H. Vega. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alcide Chambon and Evelina Cheramie Chambon; two brothers, Etienne and Alcide Chambon Jr.; and a sister, Mrs. Paul Dyes. Religious services will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano at 10 a.m. with interment in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow. Visitation is from 4 p.m. today until funeral time on Saturday. ================= Ernest Dufrene Religious services were scheduled for today at 11 a.m. from St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens for Ernest Dufrene, 90, a native and resident of Gheens, who died at Raceland Thursday at 9:20 a.m. He is survived by two daughters, Alverdia Davis and Eura Dufrene; one son, Edward Dufrene; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mercedes Falgout Dufrene; and a son, Richard Dufrene. Interment will be in Holy Savior Mausoleum in Lockport. Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is In charge of arrangements. =========================================================================== Jul 15, 1985 Grace Authement Religious services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sanctified Church in Des Allemands, for Grace Authement, 90, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Georgia for 2 ? years, who died Sunday at 12:20 a.m. in Columbus, Ga. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. Tuesday until funeral time. Interment will be in Matherne Cemetery in Bayou Blue. She was the wife of the late Wilson J. Authement; mother of Isaac, Cleveland and Leo Authement and Viola A. Naquin. She was also survived by 15 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland. ================= Lester M. Bourgeois Religious services were scheduled for this morning at St. Hilary Catholic Church, Mathews, for Lester M. Bourgeois, 26, a native of New York and resident of Raceland, who died Friday at 10:30 p.m. in Algiers. Interment was scheduled in Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews. He was the son of Lester and Elisabeth Gangkofner Bourgeois; and father of Wesley and Heidi Bourgeois. Arrangements are by Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland. ================= George Brashear Sr. Funeral services have been scheduled from Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano Tuesday at 9 a.m. for George Miller Brashear Sr., 75, a native of Amite County, Miss. and a resident of Larose, who died Saturday at 10:45 p.m. in Jefferson. He was the husband of Georgia Mobley Brashear; father of George Miller Brashear Jr., Ann Brashear Miller, Honey Brashear and David Lee Brashear; and brother of Ellis Allen Brashear. He is also survived by three grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Hollywood Cemetery in McComb, Miss. Friends may call from 6 p.m. today until 10 p.m. and from 7 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday. Arrangements are by Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. ================= Amy Breaux Funeral services were scheduled today at 2 p.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Morgan City for Amy Bridget Breaux, 77, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Morgan City, who died Saturday in Lafayette. Interment was scheduled in Morgan City Cemetery. She was survived by five sons, Wallace Ackman of Chalmette, Joseph Ackman, Russell, Allen and Donald Breaux, all of Morgan City; three sisters Hilda Gilette of Patterson, Blanche Poche Templet and Julie B. Templet, both of Pierre Part. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Evert Breaux; parents Robert and Bridget Berthelot Nichols; sister, Clarinda Nichols and four brothers, Teddy Nichols, Jessie, Emile and Tickley Poche. ================= Roland P. Breaux Religious services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Roland P. Breaux, 66, a resident of Thibodaux, who died Sunday at 12:10 p.m. He was the husband of Esther Belteau Breaux; father of two daughters, Mrs. Ben (Ellen) Busselle and Mrs. Kenneth (Jane) Bourgeois, and one son, Bobby Breaux; brother of Gus Breaux; and son of Mrs. Nellie Breaux. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Augustine Breaux. Interment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux today from 5:30-10 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until funeral time. Arrangements are by Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux. ================= Florenz Cheramie Funeral services were held this morning at Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano, for Florenz J. Cheramie, 58, a native of Cut Off and resident of Marrero for the past three years, who died Saturday at 1:48 a.m. in Marrero. Religious services followed at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow with interment in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Marie Bouffanie Cheramie; father of Floyd and Dean Cheramie, Susan Martin and Lena Cheramie; step-father of John, Barry and Sherry Zar; brother of Mrs. Cliff Cheramie and Eula Curole and the late Walter Cheramie Jr. He is also survived by three grandchildren. ================= Mae Constantine Funeral services were scheduled for this morning from the H.C. Alexander Funeral Home in Norco for Mae Vera Hebert Constantine, 76, a native of Labadieville and a resident of New Orleans and Norco, who died Sunday at 2 a.m. She was the mother of Peter Constantine of Marrero, Mrs. Ronald (Frankie) Triche of Norco and Marguerite Cazeaux of Metairie; and sister of Russell, Rodgers, Irene, Jessie and Joyce Breaud. She is also survived fly nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank S. Constantine; daughters, Arcema Hebert and Zolema Boudreaux; and brothers and sisters, Ray, Roy, Roland and Della Hebert, Mildred Block and Iva McPhillips. A Mass of Christian Burial was scheduled from Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Norco. Entombment was to be in St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum in Destrehan. ================= Paul Jones Jr. Funeral services were to be held today at noon at First Baptist Church in Vacherie for Paul Jones Jr., 91, a resident of Vacherie, who died Thursday at 11 a.m. at Veterans Administration Hospital in New Orleans. Interment was to be in the Church Cemetery with the Rev. Lucien R. Garrett officiated. He was the husband of the late Virginia R. Jones by his first marriage and the late Claudia C. Jones by a second marriage; father of Lucy Jones Johnson; stepfather of Helen C. Lee of New Orleans, Napoleon Carey Sr. of Vacherie, brother of Houston Jones of Lamar and Mrs. Octavia Jones Mencer of Baton Rouge. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Lucy and Paul Jones Sr.; a brother Ernest Jones and one grandchild. Arrangements were by Southall Westside Funeral Home. ================= Ernest Martin Sr. Wake and funeral eulogy services have been scheduled for 8 p.m. today from Dorothy Lawless Mortuary in New Orleans for Ernest "Goof Ball" Martin Sr. who died Thursday at 6:45 a.m. He was the husband of Elvie J. Martin; father of Ernest Jr., Wilbert, Joy Ann and Elvie Martin and Enrika Reed; the son of Alma Martin of Labadieville; brother of Norman, Lawrence and Joseph Martin, and Ellen Martin Anderson. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by a son, Emmett Martin; his father, Lawrence Martin Sr.; and two brothers, Milton Sr. and Clarence Martin. Dismissal is scheduled for Tuesday at 1 p.m. Interment within Rest Haven Cemetery. Viewing at parlor will begin today at 5 p.m. ================= Elizabeth Tanoos A Mass of Christian Burial was scheduled from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in White Castle at 11 a.m. today for Elizabeth Beatrous Tanoos, 92, a native of Beruit, Lebanon, and resident of White Castle, who died at 8:10 a.m. Thursday. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Lize (Dorothy) Dunaway and Mrs. Owen (Marion) Callahan, both of White Castle, and Mrs. Michael (Gloria) George Sr. of Thibodaux; four sons, Dr. Frank Tanoos of Houston, Joseph Tanoos of White Castle, and Ernest and George Tanoos, both of Baton Rouge; 19 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis J. Tanoos; her parents, Aeed and Celfa Sawaya Beatrous; two brothers, Dr. Frank Theo and Thomas A. Beatrous; and a sister, Amelia Beatrous Shaheen. Burial was to be in White Castle Cemetery. ================= Parise J. Terrebonne Masonic services were held Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano, for Parise Joseph Terrebonne, 62, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died Friday at 7:20 p.m. in Golden Meadow. Interment was in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow. He was the husband of Lillian Johnfroe Terrebonne; father of Lena Lyons, Carol Dingley, Kathy Dupre and the late William "Bill" Terrebonne; brother of Alidor and Gilbert Terrebonne, Vivian Lefort, Adorida Anselve, Rosa Jane Anselve and the late Aliza Terrebonne, half brother of Clamonce Guidry and Lawrence Terrebonne. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. ================= Claire Thibodaux A Mass of Christian Burial was held at Ascension Catholic Church in Donaldsonville on Saturday for Claire Arcement Thibodaux, 78, a native of Labadieville and resident of Donaldsonville, who died Friday at 2:45 a.m. in Napoleonville. She is survived by two sons, Hilton ÒBennyÓ Thibodaux of Thibodaux and Freddie Thibodaux of Lakeland; two sisters, Mrs. Alfred (Aline) Andros and Mrs. Harry (Leticie) Webre, both of Thibodaux; a brother, Gustave Arcement of Labadieville; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Agniel "Stump" Thibodaux; her parents, Auguste and Cecile Thibodaux Arcement; two daughters, Elma Hohensee and Rosemary Thibodaux; a son, Eddie Thibodaux; three brothers, Charles, Clerfe and Lawrence Arcement; a sister, Velanie Richard; and a grandson. ================= Maurice Zeringue Funeral services were scheduled for Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, in St. James for Maurice Zeringue, 58, a native of St. Gabriel, who died Sunday at 7 a.m. at his residence in Noble. Visitation was scheduled today from 7-10 p.m. at the church and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to funeral time. Interment will be in St. Philip Cemetery, Vacherie. He was survived by a sister Rose Marie Zeringue and eight brothers, Victorin and Raymond Zeringue of St. James, Roger Zeringue of New Orleans, Etienne Zeringue of Luling, Eugene Zeringue of Chackbay, Wallis Zeringue of Thibodaux, Cecil Zeringue of Houma and Francis Zeringure of Donaldsonville. He was preceded in death by his parents Wallis Sr. and Lavinia Faucheux Zeringue and a brother Joseph Lee Zeringue. =========================================================================== Jul 16, 1985 Lester M. Bourgeois Religious services were scheduled Monday for Lester M. Bourgeois, 26, a native of New York and a resident of Raceland who died Friday. In his Monday obituary, the name of his sister, Trudy Bourgeois, was not included. ================= Eula Champagne Funeral services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Luling, for Eula Boyer Champagne, 81, a native of Houma and a resident of Luling who died Monday at 1:15 p.m. Visitation has been scheduled from 9 a.m. Wednesday until funeral time, with interment in St. Charles Cemetery. She was the mother of Gloria Oertling, Claribell Boudoin, Betty Ann Landry, Eddie and Felix Champagne; and sister of Percy Boyer, Gladys Dobard and Velma Ford. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix A. Champagne; a daugther, Florist Mae Champagne; two sisters, Lily Milan and Evelyn Boyer; and one brother, Abner Boyer. Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, is in charge of the arrangements. ================= Robert A. McCormick Sr. Masonic services have been scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel, Houma, for Robert A. McCormick Sr., 79, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Houma who died Monday at 7:15 a.m. Visitation has been scheduled from 4-10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Wednesday until funeral time, with interment in the St. Francis No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Tina G. McCormick; father of Dr. Robert McCormick Jr.; and brother of Cora Lee Spaulding. He is also survived by two grandchildren. =========================================================================== Jul 17, 1985 Velma Boudreaux Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday from St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux for Velma Thibodaux Boudreaux, 65, who died Tuesday at 4:15 p.m. She was the wife of Norman J. Boudreaux; mother of Elizabeth Ann Stuart, Susan Ordoyne, Jo Ann Howard and Thomas P. Boudreaux; and the sister of Mabel Tabor, Lena Ordoyne, Henrietta Songe, Corrine Tabor, Edna Farve and Eunice and Wilson Thibodaux. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and two step- grandchildren. Visitation will be today from 5-10 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. until funeral time. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Arrangements are by Thibodaux Funeral Home. =========================================================================== Jul 18, 1985 Frank Papa Religious services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral, Thibodaux, for Frank Papa, 69, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Westwego who died Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. Visitation has been scheduled from 5:30-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Landry's Funeral Home, with interment in St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the husband of Nellie Borne Papa; father of Agnes Papa Greco; and brother of Angelo Papa Jr. He is also survived lay five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. ================= Leona Wilson Religious services have been scheduled for 8 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Donaldsonville, for Leona Wilson, 56, a native of Modeste and a resident of Belle Rose who died Monday at 9:05 a.m. Visitation is scheduled from 6 p.m. until funeral time today, with interment in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Ernestine Smith of Modeste, Geraldine Wade of Napoleonville, Murline Wilson of Belle Rose, Hazel Mae, Artemis and Willie Wilson, all of Donaldsonville; and sister of Rosalie Broussard of Modeste, Rayfield Wilson of Convent, Edward White and Walter Rondino Sr., both of Belle Rose. She was also survived by 22 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rayfield and Ernestine Jones Wilson. =========================================================================== Jul 19, 1985 Victoria B. Boudreaux Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church, Labadieville, for Victoria Blanchard Boudreaux, 86, a native and resident of Labadieville who died Thursday at 9:20 p.m. Visitation has been scheduled from 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville, with interment in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Mrs. Jeffery Aysenne and Mrs. Robert LeBlanc. She is also survived by six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcide Boudreaux, and her brother, Clifton Blanchard. Landry's Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. =========================================================================== Jul 22, 1985 Hattie V. Anderson Wake and funeral services have been scheduled for 8 p.m. today from the Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Thibodaux for Hattie V. Anderson, 89, of Thibodaux who died Friday at 7:35p.m. She was the mother of Eula Anderson Lewis and Barbara A. Goff, both of Thibodaux; and the step-daughter of Hazel Anderson of Los Angeles, Calif. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Adam Anderson; parents Elijah Venable and Latricia Odoms Venable; sons Clarence F. Anderson, Wilbert Anderson Sr., Leonard Anderson, Donald Anderson; and sisters Louola Jules, Velma Venable and Betty V. Billups. ================= Ernest L. Allemand Funeral services have been scheduled for Tuesday at 10 a.m. from St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Ernest L. Allemand, 53, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, who died Saturday at 2:20 a.m. He is survived by his wife, Vidalia Rodrigue Allemand; sons, Charles Edwards, Ernest Jr., Thomas and Clyde Allemand; one brother, Joseph Allemand; two sisters, Elsie LaGrange and Sadie Allemand; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ann Jeanise. ================= Wilmore A. Coco Sr. Religious services have been scheduled from St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Baton Rouge at 10 a.m. Tuesday for Wilmore A. Coco Sr., 65, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, who died Sunday at 1 p.m. He is survived by his wife, Marie Gremillion Coco of Baton Rouge; two sons, Wilmore A. Coco Jr. and Glynn Earl Coco, both of Baton Rouge; four sisters, Sadie Gremillion and Thelma Jordan, both of Baton Rouge, Geneve Cristy of Orlando, Fla. and Flossie Horan of Thibodaux; a brother, Clyde Coco of Baton Rouge; and four grandchildren. ================= Elmire DeFelice Funeral services were scheduled for this morning from the funeral home of Jacob Schoen & Son in New Orleans followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church for Elmire Galjour DeFelice, 91, a native of Larose and resident of New Orleans for 45 years, who died Saturday at 2:15 p.m. She was the mother of Evida D. Kilgen, Mrs. Bert (Thelma) Lewis, Daisy D. Duvigneaud, Lloyd M. and Savare J. DeFelice. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Esteff S. DeFelice; sons Stephen J. and Luke Z. DeFelice; parents Oscar Galjour and Pauline Cretini; sisters Valentine G. Danigole, Marie G. Schouest, Lucy G. Duffy, Marceline G. Autin and Etienette G. Guidry; brothers William, Joseph and Rene Galjour; and two grandchildren. ================= Leroy Joseph Folse Sr. Funeral services were scheduled for this morning at the West Side Funeral Home in Marrero followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Westwego for Leroy Joseph Folse Sr., 56, a native of Raceland and resident of Westwego, who died Friday. He is survived by his wife, Charmaine Guillot Folse; three sons Leroy Jr., Ricky and Anthony Folse; a daughter Sheryl Whalen; two stepsons Arnold and Larry Duffourc; two sisters Leona Sarrah and Joyce St. Pierre; and three grandchildren. ================= Robert J. Hebert Funeral services have been scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, for Robert Joseph Hebert, 44, a native of Mathews and a resident of LaPlace who died Friday at 10 p.m. Religious services have also been scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews, with interment in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He was the husband of Phyllis Carmeau Hebert; father of Renee and Robert Hebert II; son of Henry and Melba Chauvin Hebert; and brother of Barbara Ordoyne. Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. ================= Laurence Lorio Religious services were scheduled from St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Baton Rouge at noon today for Laurence "Sis" Rayne Lorio, 74, a native of Edgard and resident of Baton Rouge, who died Saturday at 4:10 p.m. She is survived by her husband, Clarence P. Lorio Sr.; two sons Clarence P. "Pookie" Lorio Jr. and Rayne S. Lorio, of Baton Rouge; three sisters Mrs. Bill (Dee) Roberts of Thibodaux, Mrs. Bob (Bee) Hill of Arcadia, Calif. and Mrs. Chester (Joyce) Hernandez of Plaquemine; four brothers Marcel Rayne of Houma, H.M. Rayne Jr. of Plaquemine, N.F. "Pap" Rayne of Baton Rouge, and Roger Rayne of Denham Springs; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents Henry M. and Lucille Songy Rayne; and a brother, Elmo Rayne. ================= Harold Lee Taylor Sr. Religious services were held Saturday from Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano for Harold Lee Taylor Sr., 46, a native of Monroe and resident of Galliano, who died Friday at 1:30 p.m. He is survived by one son, Harold Lee Taylor Jr.; and one daughter, Dawn Marie Taylor. ================= Ulysses J. Trosclair Jr. A Mass of Christian Burial was scheduled for this morning at Mothe Funeral Homes in. Algiers for Ulysses J. Trosclair Jr., 76, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Algiers for 63 years, who died Saturday at 10:45 a.m. He was the husband of Helen Rigaud Trosclair; father of Helen Joy Murphy; and brother of Mrs. Julia Penisson. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Azema Lorio and Ulysses Trosclair; a sister Lillian Bergeron: and two brothers George and Felix (Tibby) Trosclair. =========================================================================== Jul 23, 1985 Zilda Dufrene Breaux Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. from Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland for Zilda Dufrene Breaux, 75, a native and resident of Gheens, who died in Raceland Monday at 3:20 p.m. She was the mother of Daily, Frederick, Herbert and James Breaux and Joyce Jeandron Arcement. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 23 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Venice "T-Man" Breaux; parents, Arthur and Lucia Dufrene; sisters, Lydia Jeandron and Katy Dufrene; and a brother, Herbert Dufrene. Religious services will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday with interment in Holy Savior Mausoleum in Lockport. Friends may call from 5-11 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland ================= Louisa Hebert Danos Religious services have been scheduled from St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano Wednesday for Louisa Hebert Danos, 79, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died in Galliano Monday at 4:30 p.m. She is survived by daughters Mrs. O.C. (Younne) Rogers, Mrs. Robert (Hazel) Thibodaux, Mrs. John (Zoella) Dodger and Mrs. Freddy (Tee) Trosclair Jr.; sisters, Mrs. Nola Esponge, Mrs. Rosa Latour, Cora Hernandez, Rita Mario and. Elsie Hebert; a brother Gaston Hebert; 11 grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Webb Danos; a brother, Cleveland Hebert; and a sister, Natalie Hebert. Interment will be in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. ================= Michael Hester Visitation and funeral services were scheduled today at 8 p.m. at Bell Baptist Church in Raceland for Michael Wayne Hester, 35, a native and resident of Raceland who died Sunday at South Louisiana Medical Center. Dismissal services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. with interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by a daughter Stacey Hester; three brothers Norman, Warren Jr. and Norris Hester, all of Raceland; three sisters Mrs. Eunice Williams, Dianne Hester, both of Raceland and Mrs. Rose Reed of Los Angeles. He was preceded in death by his parents Irene and Warren Hester Sr., one sister Sedonia Hester and one brother Nolan Hester. =========================================================================== Jul 24, 1985 Octave F. Bruce Sr. Religious services were scheduled from Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off today for Octave F. Bruce Sr., 77, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died in Galliano Tuesday at 7:55 a.m. He was the husband of Amy Vegas Bruce; father of Eura Sr., Octave Jr. and Norbert Bruce; brother of Leonce, Leon and Joseph Bruce Jr., Octaviea Toups, Leona Toups, Philoman Bruce, Josephine Guidry and Julia Autin. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister Nora Cheramie. ================= Sylvester Peltier Sr. Funeral services have been scheduled from St. Joseph Co-cathedral at 10 a.m. Friday for Sylvester Paul Peltier Sr., 55, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Sunday at Thibodaux General Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Elouise Rhodes Peltier; children, Sylvester Paul Peltier Jr. of San Antonio, Texas, Ronnie P. Peltier of Salt Lake City, Utah, Gary P., Claude, Elaine, Donald, Rita and Shaun Peltier and Victoria Peltier Jones, all of Thibodaux; a stepson Cornelius. ================= Alexander J. Scioneaux Funeral services have been scheduled from Millet Funeral Home in Reserve on Thursday, followed by religious services at St. Peter's Catholic Church at 10 a.m., for Alexander J. Scioneaux, 84, a native of Vacherie and resident of Reserve, who died Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. He was the father of Roland Scioneaux and Gloria Rizzuto. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Amelia Borne. =========================================================================== Jul 25, 1985 Morris E. Borne Sr. Funeral services have been scheduled for Friday at 10 a.m. from St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Morris E. Borne Sr., 63, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. He is survived by his wife Nellie LeBlanc Borne; sons Morris E. Borne Jr. and David Paul Borne; a daughter Mrs. Rowe (Lucy) Goodwin; a brother Norris Borne; two sisters Nita Landry and Nilda Slaton; 11 grandchildren and one great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Mack Borne. Visitation is today from 5-10 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Interment will be in St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville. Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. ================= Sylvester Paul Peltier Sr. Funeral services have been scheduled from Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux at 8 p.m. today for Sylvester Paul Peltier Sr., 55, a native and resident and Thibodaux, who died Sunday at Thibodaux General Hospital. He is survived by his wife Elouise Rhodes Pelter; children Sylvester Paul Peltier Jr. of San Antonio, Texas, Ronnie P. Peltier of Salt Lake City, Utah, Gary P., Claude, Elaine, Donald, Rita and Shaun Peltier and Victoria Peltier Jones, all of Thibodaux; his stepfather Cornelius Harris; his mother Evelina Peltier Harris; brothers Gerald and Raymond Peltier of Thibodaux, and Ernest and Lambert Peltier of Los Angeles, Calif.; a sister Constance Neville of Los Angeles, Calif.; and 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Jackie and Yolanda Peltier; his father, James Raymond Peltier Sr. and a sister Valarie Ross of New Orleans. ================= Leona A. Warren Religious services have been scheduled for this afternoon at the P.J. MaMahon & Son Funeral Home, 4800 Canal St., for Leona Adams Warren, 76, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans for the past 65 years, who died Tuesday at 7 p.m. Interment will be in Lakelawn Park Mausoleum. She was the wife of Cecil D. Warren; daughter of the late Mrs. and Mrs. Jack Adams; sister of Pearl Jordan, Clarabell Vogler, Estelle Richard and the late Mable Naquin, Winnifred Mahl, Bernadette Mahl Ward and Lloyd Adams. Arrangements are by P.J. Mc-Mahon & Son Funeral Home of New Orleans. =========================================================================== Jul 26, 1985 Chester Dufrene Funeral services have been scheduled from Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland at 9:15 a.m. Saturday for Chester Philip Dufrene, 60, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, who died Thursday at 12:30 p.m. He was the husband of Ena Plaisance Dufrene; the father of Michael Edward Dufrene; brother of Nelvin, Calvin and Samuel Dufrene, Bernice Dufrene, and Gladys Matherne. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Nellie Comardelle; and a brother, Jeffery Dufrene. Religious services will be at Community Assembly of God Church in Bayou Gauche at 10 a.m. Saturday with interment in Green Acres Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. Friends may call after 11 a.m. today until 11 p.m. and from 7 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland. ================= Alice Plaisance Funeral services have been scheduled from Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano at 9:30 a.m. Saturday for Alice Nicol Plaisance, 73, a native of Cheniere and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at Golden Meadow today at 8:40 a.m. She was the mother of Mrs. Jervis (Beverly) Autin, and Gerald and Glenn Plaisance; and the sister of Mrs. M.J. (Lelia) Rhodes and Schaffer Nicol. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Lester Plaisance; a sister, Mrs. Inez Richey; three brothers, Marco and Harris Picciola and Harold Nicol; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nicol. Religious services will be at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow at 10 a.m. Saturday with interment in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-11 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. until funeral time Saturday. =========================================================================== Jul 29, 1985 Desiree Lee Alario Religious services were scheduled for this morning from Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Desiree Lee Alarioi, 17 months, a native and resident of Lockport who died in Raceland Saturday at 9:31 a.m. She was the daughter of Don-Ray Alario and Cathy Strevig Alario; the sister of Julia Alario; and the granddaughter of Ray and Geraldine Eschette Alario and Rodney and Laura Ordoyne Strevig. Interment was in the church cemetery. Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ================= Adam Blanchard Sr. Funeral services have been scheduled from Mothe Funeral Homes in Harvey Tuesday at 11 a.m. for Adam Jean Blanchard Sr., 77, a native of Labadieville and resident of Algiers and Harvey, who died Saturday at 8:30 p.m. He was the father of Oliver (0.J.), Adam (Skipper) Blanchard Jr., Mrs. Lawrence (Barbara) Salvato, Mrs. Kent (Lela) Matulich and Mrs. Carl J. (Evelyn) Scivicque; brother of Mrs. Harold (Eva) Thomas and Mrs. Louis (Helena) Wattigney. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Dempster Blanchard; and his parents, Elda Barrilleaux and Walter Blanchard. ================= Joseph P. Braud Funeral services were scheduled for this morning at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, Chackbay, for Joseph Preston Braud, 64, a native and resident of Chackbay who died Saturday at 4:10 p.m. Interment was in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Adele Trosclair Braud; father of Julia Naquin, Russell and Gerald Braud; and brother of Viola Benoit, Elva Ronquille, Olide and Claude Braud. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Zelia Braud; three sisters, Bertha, Flora and Mary Braud; and three brothers, Adley, Murphy and Joseph Braud. Arrangements by Thibodaux Funeral Home. ================= Ray Delaune A military funeral was held Thursday for Ray Delaune, 61, who died Tuesday in Baton Rouge. Burial was in Port Hudson Cemetery in Baton Rouge. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Delaune of Baton Rouge; father of Keith Delaune of Baton Rouge; brother of Rosemary Hurd and Roy Delaune of Baton Rouge; nephew of Eva Delaune Bergeron of Lockport and Oderick Delaune Jr. Arrangements were by Rabenhorst Funeral Home of Baton Rouge. ================= Leo P. Zeringue Funeral services were scheduled for this morning from Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Leo P. Zeringue, 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died Thursday of 11:15 p.m. He was the father of Odel Paul and Olen Joseph Zeringue, Gloria Ann Zeringue and Claudia Marie Pitre; the brother of Milfred Zeringue, Agnes Aupied and Pauline Himel. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nell Bergeron Zeringue. =========================================================================== Jul 30, 1985 Mabel Baye Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel for Mabel Baye, 73, a native and resident of Schriever who died Monday at 3:45 p.m. Visitation will be held today from 5:30-10 p.m. and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the mother of Anne Carol Pennison, Elsie Gaudet and Louise Latour; and sister of Clifton "Ballou" Morvant. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence J. Baye; one son, Clarence Baye Jr.; one sister, Mae Gros Daigle; and two brothers, Joel and Joe Gros. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ================= Curtis Dandridge Religious services have been scheduled from Greater Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose at 8 p.m. today for Curtis Dandridge, 61, a native and resident of Belle Rose, who died Saturday at East Ascension Hospital in Gonzales at 11 p.m. He is survived by two daughters, Rita Mae Dandridge of New Orleans and Joyce Ann Dandridge of Paincourtville; a son, Rodney Dandridge of Belle Rose; four sisters, Anna Daggs and Ethel Dandridge, both of Belle Rose, Earline Mitchell of New Orleans and Marguerite Watkins of Gretna; two brothers, Lloyd Dandridge of Belle Rose and Plese Dandridge of New Orleans; two grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Visiting will be at the church today from 5 p.m. to funeral time. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday with burial in the church cemetery. Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ================= Landris Joseph Theriot Religious services were scheduled for this morning from St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Landris "Tee" Joseph Theriot, 62, a native and resident of Raceland, who died in Houma Sunday at 12:30 p.m. He was the husband of Rita Mae Arcement Theriot; father of Wayne Theriot and Marlene T. Degruise; guardian of Mrs. Lester (Betty Legendre) Breaux Jr.; brother of Cyrus Theriot of Raceland, Leverance Theriot of New Orleans, Edward Theriot of Belle Chasse, Mrs. Firmin (Maxie) Gaudet of Raceland and Mrs. Lawrence (Hazel) Dufrene of Gheens. He is also survived by three foster grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Eric Theriot; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Justy Theriot. Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is charge of arrangements. =========================================================================== Jul 31, 1985 Louisiana F. Butcher Religious services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church, Schriever, for Louisiana Florence Butcher, 83, a resident of Schriever, who died Wednesday at 1:30 a.m. Visitation is Thursday from 7:30 a.m. until funeral time with interment in the church cemetery. She was the sister of Clarence and William Butcher and Dennis Barnett; and daughter of the late Adam and Lucia LeBlanc Butcher. Arrangements by Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux. ================= Marie Caballero Dugas A Mass of Christian Burial has been scheduled from Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Baton Rouge at 10:30 a.m. Thursday for Marie Caballero Dugas, 90, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Baton Rouge, who died Tuesday at 9:55 a.m. at Convention Street Nursing Center. The service will be conducted by her son, the Rev. Jerome A. Dugas and other con-celebrants. She is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Shelby (Margaret) Burns, Mrs. Joseph (Emily) Romeo Jr., Mrs. William (Kate) LeBlanc, Mrs. Frederick (Marie Louise) Dupre and Mrs. Albert (Mildred) Ellis, all of Baton Rouge, and Mrs. Percy (May) Daigle, Donaldsonville; three sons; Hubert J. Dugas, Baton Rouge, Brother Collin Dugas, S.C., New Orleans, and the Rev. Jerome A. Dugas, Plaquemine; 35 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry M. Dugas; and two sons, Roland and Perry Dugas. Visiting is at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East on Florida Blvd. in Baton Rouge from 7-9 p.m. today and 8:30-10:10 a.m. Thursday. ===========================================================================