Obituaries of AUGUST 1984 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. =========================================================================== Nov 1, 1985 Pearl Chatman Wake services were scheduled today at 8 p.m. at the Carr-Lipps and Boissiere Mortuary in New Orleans for Pearl Lewis Chatman, a native of Des Allemands and resident of New Orleans, who died Monday at 8:35 p.m. Dismissal will be Saturday at 10:35 a.m. with interment in Shellmound Cemetery, Des Allemands. She was the wife of the late Joseph Chatman; daughter of the late Carrie Scott and Gabe Lewis; sister of the late Della, Joseph, Dave, Dan and Gabe Lewis Jr. ================= Charles J. Russo Funeral services were scheduled at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey for Charles J. Russo, 82, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Harvey who died Wednesday at 3:45 a.m. Interment will be in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery, Westwego. He was the husband of Mary Cardinale Russo; father of Josie M. Russo and Peter S. Russo; brother of Mary Roussel, Virginia Parker, Josephine Carpenter, Neno, Ross and Paul Russo. He was preceded in death by his parents Josephine Totora Russo and Peter Russo and sisters Lena Russo and Rosie Territo and brothers, Joseph and Sam "Unk" Russo. Arrangements are by Mothe Funeral Home. =========================================================================== Nov 4, 1985 Louise Kersey Funeral services were held today at 9 a.m. at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano for Louise Duet Kersey, 79, a native and resident of Cut Off who died Sunday at 3 a.m. Religious services followed at Sacred. Heart Catholic Church, Cut Off, with interment in Lake Lawn Mausoleum, Metarie. She was the wife of the late Wesley F. Kersey; daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Duet; sister of Paul F. Duet, Mrs. Wilson (Lucille) Adams, Mrs. Joe (Marietta) Kadak and the late Louis, Absolom and Lucien Duet and Mrs. E. Milton (Marie) Egle. Arrangements were by Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano. ================= Lynn C. Landry Funeral services were held today at 10 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Lynn C. Landry, 82, a native and resident of Paincourtville who died Friday at 1:14 p.m. in Napoleonville. Interment was in the church cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Ida Rodrigue Landry; a son, Kenneth Landry; a daughter, Mrs. Gilbert (Joyce) Puissigur; two sisters, Mrs. Claude (Ida) Landry and Mrs. Paul (Ouida) Passantino. He was also survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, L.J. and Norman Landry; and two brothers, Lee and Edward Landry. Arrangements were by Landry Funeral Home, Napoleonville. ================= Louise Orgeron Funeral services were held today at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, for Louise Savoie Orgeron, 55, a native of Larose and a resident of Cut Off who died Friday at 11:45 p.m. Interment was in the church cemetery. She was survived by her husband Loyman Orgeron; her mother, Cecile H. Savoie; two daughters, Mrs. Joey (Anna Maria) Adams and Mrs. Richard (Kelly) Salario; sisters Mrs. Clifton (Mildred) Remont, Mrs. Nick (Ethel) Danos, Mrs. Camille (Lucille) Lefort, Mrs. Roy (Rose) Angellette, Mrs. Tillman (Marion) Danos and Mrs. Lois Cantrelle; and a brother Albert Savoie. She was the daughter of the late Felix Savoie. Arrangements were by Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano. ================= Sylvere Rivet Funeral services have been scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday from Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland for Sylvere Joseph Rivet, 50, a native and resident of Gheens, who died in Raceland Sunday at 1:30 a.m. [Nov. 4, 1985] He was the husband of Ethel Verret Rivet; the father of Jane Blanchard, Linda Breaux, Kathleen Gravois, Judy Porche and Patsy Rivet, and Bruce, Lynwood, Charles and Michael Rivet; the brother of Dorothy Sanchez, Margaret Bergeron, Leota Bergeron, Betty Ledet, Alex Jr., Raymond, Anidas, Edward, Gilbert and Junius Rivet. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Alex and Felicia Tastet Rivet. Religious services will be at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens at 11 a.m. Tuesday with interment at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. Visitation will be at the funeral home today in Raceland. ================= Lula Smith Wake services were scheduled today at 8 p.m. at Mount Horeb Baptist Church, Houma for. Lula M. Smith, a native of Houma and resident of Napoleonville who died Oct. 27, at 7:45 p.m. Religious services were scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday with interment in New Rising Sun Baptist Cemetery. She is survived by a daughter, Margaret Lewis, Napoleonville and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents Ella and Morris Williams. Williams and Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville, is in charge of arrangements. ================= Leon H. Toups Funeral services were held today at 11 a.m. at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Metairie for Leon H. Toups Sr., 81, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Metairie who died Saturday at 11:25 a.m. Religious services followed at St. Ann Catholic Church, Metairie, with interment in Lake Lawn Mausoleum. He was survived by his wife Beulah Bourg Toups; a daughter Patricia Toups Altobello; a son, Leon Toups Jr.; and a brother Rene A. Toups. He was also survived by five grandchildren. He was the son of the late Anna Richard and Nelson Toups. =========================================================================== Nov 5, 1985 Wilfred Cedotal Funeral services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Raceland, for Wilfred Evariste Cedotal, 76, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of Raceland who died Monday at 12:48 p.m. Visitation has been scheduled from 5-11 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano, with interment in the church mausoleum. He was the husband of Beatrice Dugas Cedotal; father of Jessie Cedotal, Lillie Mae Champagne and Sherry Billiot; brother of Hilda Lawland, Delta Keyes and the late Cleveland, Steven, Willie and Leonard Cedotal; and son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Aristle Cedotal. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. ================= Vivian Dufrene Funeral services have been scheduled for Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church for Vivian Margarite Dufrene, 81, a native of Labadieville and a resident of Golden Meadow who died Monday at 5:40 p.m. Visitation has been scheduled from noon-11 p.m. Wednesday and from 7 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano, with interment in Cheramie Cemetery. She was the wife of the late Oscar Dufrene; mother of Warren and Calvin Dufrene Sr., Myrtle Rebstock, Audrey Brinson and Mrs. Jerry Chiasson; sister of Jennie Thibodeaux; and daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Gauthe. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano is in charge. ================= L.J. Sevin Funeral services have been scheduled for 9 a.m. Wednesday at Westside Funeral Home, Marrero, for L.J. "Red" Sevin, a resident of Lockport who died Sunday. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow the funeral services at Our Lady Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Westwego, with burial in the Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was the father of Sunday Buras; brother of Edna Sevin, and the late Edwin Sevin Sr. and Edith Plaisance; and son of the late Edgar and Lee Rodrigue Sevin. He is also survived by three grandchildren. ================= Charles Smith Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Charles Clyde Smith, 60, a native of Milan, Ga., and a resident of Galliano who died Saturday at 3:45 a.m. Visitation is scheduled to end at 11 p.m. today and will continue from 7 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday, with interment in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Ethel Plaisance Smith; father of Charles Smith Jr. of Galliano, Dr. Eddie Smith of Baton Rouge, Patrick Allen Smith of Thibodaux, Sgt. Brian Smith, USAF, Alexandria and Kathryne Mary Smith of New Orleans; brother of John Smith of Georgia, Olga Soens of Pontiac, Mich., Lucille Ponawick of Garden City, Mich., Blanche Yawn of Eastman, Ga., Pauline Peavy of Charleston, S.C. and the late Hoke Smith; and son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Smith. He is also survived by three grandchildren. ================= Nathilde Terrebonne Funeral services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Galliano, for Nathilde Cheramie Terrebonne, 83, a native of Cheniere and a resident of Galliano who died Monday at 3:25 p.m. Interment will be in Hebert Cemetery in Galliano. She was the wife of the late Dominic Terrebonne; mother of Augusta Adams, Hazel Dupre, Irene Kern, Earline Pitre, Genevieve Doucet, Elanor, Leonise, Leo, Maurice and Rodney Terrebonne, also the late Irvy Terrebonne; sister of Mrs. Nat (Augustine) Collins Sr. and the late Mrs. Hebert Terrebonne, Mrs. Musline Collins, Zallea Bouzigard, Bertoul Sr., Dolty Sr., Harvey, Tousent, Oleus and Oleusien Cheramie; and daughter of the late Ozema and Marie Theriot. She is also survived by 34 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and six great- great-grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. =========================================================================== Nov 6, 1985 Gilbert Arceneaux Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano, for Gilbert Eugene Arceneaux, 59, a native and resident of Cut Off who died Tuesday at 11:10 a.m. in Leeville. Religious services have also been scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off, with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation has been scheduled from 4 p.m. today until funeral time Thursday at the funeral home. He was the husband of Vivian Danos Arceneaux; father of Diana Savoie, Kathleen Herring, John Arceneaux and the late Michael Arceneaux; brother Nathan and Bennett Arceneaux, also the late Elton, Louie, Harold and Noless Arceneaux Jr.; and son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Noless Arceneaux Sr. He is also survived by five grandchildren. ================= Paulin Benoit Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral for Paulin J. Benoit, 56, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died Monday at 6:45 p.m. Visitation has been scheduled from 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Thursday, with interment in St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the husband of Ezoria Landry Benoit; son of the late Paulin and Jeanette Vicknair Benoit; father of Malcolm Benoit of Vacherie, Ann Acosta, Paula Mayeaux, Laurie Mercier, Lisa and Mona Benoit; and brother of Cecile Simoneaux, Jeanne Tardo, Shirley Landry, Russell, Curvis and Joe Benoit, and the late Lester "Skezi", Jessie and Rita Benoit. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. ================= Philomena Bourg Funeral services have been scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church, for Philomena B. Bourg, 62, a native of Labadieville and a resident of Napoleonville who died Tuesday at 11:05 p.m. Visitation has been scheduled from 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville, with interment in the church cemetery. She was the wife of John J. Bourg; mother of Peggy Locascio; sister of Eunice Gautreaux and Mildred Boudreaux; and step-sister of Nobbie Guillot, Nola Belteau and Sadie Roger. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Benoit; one sister, Louise Pitre; three half-sisters, Inez Lirette, Lottie Benoit and Mabel Kern; and two half-brothers, Jeffrey and Ivy Blanchard. Mrs. Bourg was also a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, St. Philomena Court. =========================================================================== Nov 7, 1985 Lucille Callais Funeral services have been scheduled for 9:45 a.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano, for Lucille Marie Allemand Callais, 77, a native of Lockport and a resident of Cut Off who died today at 4:20 a.m. Religious services have also been scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation is scheduled from 3-11 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the funeral home. She was the wife of the late Joseph E. Callais; mother of Mrs. Raoul (Verges) Ledet Jr., Mrs. Abel (Ella Mae) Rodrigue Jr., Adeline Griffin, Clarence and Edwis Callais, and the late Howard Sr., Carl Sr. and Earline Callais; and sister of Eunice Allemand, Mrs. Walter (Rena) Ledet and the late Edith Madere, Lucia LeBlanc, Noah and Scuddy Allemand. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. ================= Emily Falcon Religious services have been scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Friday at Mothe Funeral Home, Algiers, for Emily Adams Falcon, 79, a native of Larose and resident of Algiers who died Wednesday at 4:15 a.m. Visitation has been scheduled from 6-11 p.m. today at the funeral home, with interment in St. Bartholomew Cemetery. She was the wife of the late Antoine Falcon; mother of Velma Hession, Gail Savoie and the late Allen Falcon; foster mother of Curtis Marse of Lafayette; daughter of the late Valarie Trosclair and Theophile Adams; and sister of Bertha Falcon and the late Nelia Marse. She is also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. ================= Anna Richard Funeral services have been scheduled for 10:45 a.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, for Anna Lee Rita Babin Richard, 49, a native and resident of Raceland who died Wednesday at noon. Religious services have also been scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Raceland, with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation has been scheduled from 4-11 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the funeral home. She was the wife of the late Daniel J. Richard; mother of Karen Richard; daughter of Felix and Valerie Foret Babin Jr.; and sister of Gladys Detillier, Jo Anne Windham, Alfred, Gerald and Clarence Babin. ================= Haley Simoneaux Religious services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church, Napoleonville, for Haley Simoneaux, 76, a native and resident of Paincourtville who died Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. Visitation has been scheduled from 4 p.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville, with interment in St. Joseph the Worker Cemetery in Pierre Part. He was the husband of Emelda Blanchard Gaudet Simoneaux of Pierre Part; step- father of Randolph Gaudet Sr., Neva G. O11eman, Flavia Gaspard and Loveless Gaudet, all of Pierre Part, and Laury Gaudet of Napoleonville; and brother of Doloris Daigle Simoneaux of Napoleonville, Joseph Simoneaux of Plattenville, Glessin Simoneaux of Labadieville and the late Emelida Cedotal, Alexis, Abner and Everette Simoneaux. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Dozilia and Vela Oufnac Simoneaux. ================= Lawrence Walther Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the First United Methodist Church, Crowley, for Lawrence Joseph Walther, 84, who died Tuesday. Interment was to be in the Woodlawn Cemetery. He was the husband of Maude Ford Walther of Crowley; father of Elaine Dickson of Stuttgart, Ark., Betty Guidry of Rayne, La., William Walther of Berwick and Donald Walther of Thibodaux; and brother of Ethel Mire of Thibodaux and Mrs. Carl Peterson of Patterson. He is also survived by five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. =========================================================================== Nov 8, 1985 Lorina Clement Funeral services were scheduled for 8:30 a.m. today at Mothe Funeral Home, Harvey, for Lorina C. Clement, 96, a native of Chackbay and a resident of Marrero who died Wednesday at 6:40 p.m. Interment was in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay. She was the wife of the late Henry J. Clement; mother of Percy Clement and the late Lawrence Clement; daughter of the late Amy Ponvelle Clement and Orville Clement; and sister of the late Arthmise, Rose, Hattie, Phillip, Clarfe and Walter Clement. She is also survived by three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. ================= Alfred Guillot Funeral services have been scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Assumption Catholic Church, Plattenville, for Alfred J. Guillot, 81, a native and resident of Plattenville who died Thursday at 7 p.m. Visitation has been scheduled from 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at the church, with interment in St. Ann's Cemetery in Napoleonville. He was the husband of the late Alice Landry Guillot; father of Douglas Guillot of Plattenville and Mrs. Richard (Barbara) Faunce of Palatka, Fla.; and brother of Isabelle Calallero, Mrs. Eddison Knotts, Bryan and Harry Guillot. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Agnce and Louise Aucoin Guillot; one daughter, Carolyn Guillot; four brothers, Ivan, D.L. Nolan and Claude Guillot; and one sister, Lucy Guillot. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ================= Junius Talbert Wake and funeral services have been scheduled for 8 p.m. today at New Morning Star Baptist Church, Labadieville, for Junius Talbert, 77, a native and resident of Labadieville who died Tuesday at 7:20 p.m. Dismissal services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation is scheduled to begin after 5 p.m. today. He was the husband of the late Genevia Adams Talbert and Evelyn Bennett Talbert; son of the late Luvina and Henry Talbert; and brother of Lawrence and the Rev Ervin Talbert, both of New Orleans, James Talbert of Thibodaux, Clarence Talbert, Olivia Toussaint and Gustavia Frazier, all of Labadieville, and the late Ophelia, Clara Mae and the Rev. Freddie Talbert =========================================================================== Nov 11, 1985 Hordalie L. Davaine Religious services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church, Lockport, for Hordalie Loupe Davaine, 94, a native and resident of Lockport, who died Saturday at 1 p.m. in Raceland. Interment was scheduled in the church's mausoleum. She was the wife of the late Edgar Davaine Sr.; mother of Johnny and Edgar Davaine Jr., Marie D. Landry, Bertha Sevin, Lula D. Landry, Cecile D. Loupe and the late Charlie, Edward Sr., Guy and Aline Davaine; daughter of the late Emilen and Donatille Arceneaux Loupe; sister of Viola L. Griffin and the late Joseph, Leon, Eves, Lezin and Nelson Loupe, Marie L. Orgeron and Lydia Walker. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Arrangements are by Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport. ================= Frances R. Grabert Religious services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at St. Mary's Nativity Church, Raceland, for Frances Rita Robichaux Grabert, 93, a native and resident of Raceland, who died Saturday at 5:30 p.m. in Houma. Interment was scheduled in the church cemetery. She was the wife of the late Widley Grabert, the mother of Mary G. Bourgeois, Georgia R. Danos, Eugene Grabert and the late Hubert and Wilton Grabert; sister of Merille Robichaux, Stella R. Hebert, Louise R. Danos and the late John and George Robichaux and Ida Knight; and daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Robichaux. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland. ================= Alfred Guillot Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville for Alfred J. Guillot, 81, a native and resident of Plattenville who died Thursday at 7 p.m. in Baton Rouge. Interment was in St. Ann Cemetery, Napoleonville. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Barbara) Faunce, Palatka, Fla.; a son, Douglas Guillot, Plattenville; two sisters, Isabelle Caballero and Mrs. Addison Knotts; and two brothers Bryan and Harry Guillot. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Landry Guillot; his parents, Ignace and Louise Aucoin Guillot; a daughter, Carolyn Guillot; a sister Lucy Guillot; and four brothers Ivan, D.L., Nolan and Claude Guillot. Arrangements were by Landry Funeral Home, Thibodaux. ================= Louise T. Torres Religious services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Vacherie, for Louise Titus Torres, 92, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died Friday at 11 a.m. Interment was scheduled in Hook and Ladder Cemetery, Gretna. She was the wife of the late Exalter Torres; mother of Mrs. Widley (Gladys) Breaux of Gretna, Mrs. Earl (Audrey) Landeche of New Sarpy and Elton Torres of Vacherie; and sister of Lloyd Titus and Thelma Fossier and the late Mabel Leonhard, Rene and Albert Titus. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by H.C. Alexander Funeral Home of Norco. =========================================================================== Nov 12, 1985 Ansherika Bentley Visitation was held today at Mercy Funeral Home in Raceland for Ansherika Bentley, an infant, who died Thursday at 4 p.m. She was the daughter of Pepettra Bentley; the sister of Titus and Falloa Bentley; and the granddaughter of Shirley and Morris Cleveland. Interment was scheduled at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland. Arrangements were by Mercy Funeral Home. ================= Lana Dauzat Religious services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at the Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel for Lana Dauzat, 29, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Sunday at 3 p.m. Visitation is Wednesday from 7-10 p.m. at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 8 a.m. Thursday until funeral time. Interment will be in the St. Lawrence Cemetery in Chacahoula. She was the wife of Pavay Dauzat III; daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Bourgeois; sister of Michael Bourgeois of Lubbock, Texas, Octave Bourgeois of Thibodaux and Beryl Meyerhoff of King George, Va. Arrangements are by Thibodaux Funeral Home. ================= Helen P. Lavergne Religious services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bridget's Catholic Church, Schriever, for Helen Peltier Lavergne, 68, who died Monday at noon. Visitation is scheduled for 5-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. Wednesday until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home, Thibodaux. Interment will be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of the late LeRoy Lavergne; and mother of Terry Lavergne, Sandra Scheen, Patty Guidry and Debra Chatagnier. She is also survived by nine grandchildren. Arrangements are by Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux. =========================================================================== Nov 13, 1985 Nary J. Hebert Funeral services have been scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of Jacob & Son Inc. 3827 Canal St. at N. Scott, for Nary Joseph Hebert, 76, a native of Assumption Parish, who died Tuesday at 11 a.m. Visitation will begin at 8 a.m. Thursday. Interment will be in St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Cemetery, Paincourtville. He was the son of the late Armide Blanchard and Nicholas Hebert; brother of Mrs. Livianh Zirkenbach, Maudra H. Carlini, Eugenie H. Prieur and the late Anne H. Licausi, Vernon and Virges Hebert. Arrangements are by Jacob & Son Inc. of New Orleans. =========================================================================== Nov 14, 1985 Clifford Bergeron A Mass of Christian Burial was held today at 11 a.m. at Mothe Funeral Homes in Algiers for Clifford L. Bergeron, 69, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Algiers, who died Sunday at 8:10 p.m. He was the father of Donna Populis, Barbara, Mary Louise and Shirley Bergeron; and the brother of Lydia Wilson and Walter Bergeron. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Marie Belala Bergeron; a son, Walter Bergeron; and brothers, Millard and Wort Bergeron. Interment was in Westlawn Memorial Park. ================= Josie Brock Funeral services have been scheduled for 2 p.m. today from Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano for Josie Jones Brock, 93, a native of Norma, Okla., and resident of Houma, who died Wednesday at 4 a.m. She is survived by a daughter, Maxine B. Collins; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Brock; daughters, Wilba Ray Brock and Wilma Ruth Hartung; and a son, Floyd Brock Jr. Interment was to be in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ================= Claude Curole Funeral services were scheduled for 12:30 p.m. today from Falgout Funeral Homes in Galliano for Claude Anthony Curole, 64, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died Wednesday at 8:55 a.m. in Galliano. He was the husband of Evolia Plaisance Curole; the father of Wayne Curole; brother of Clement Curole and Mrs. Frances Canon; and step-brother of Nola Toups and Anna Jambon. He is also survived by one grandchild. Religious services were scheduled for 1 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Interment is in the church cemetery. Falgout Funeral Homes in Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ================= Theodore Pratt Sr. Funeral services have been scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday at Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Thibodaux, for Theodore M. Pratt Sr., a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux for 35 years, who died Sunday at 2:40 p.m. Religious services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, with interment in Allen Benevolent Cemetery, Thibodaux. He was the husband of Florestine (Essie Mae) Pratt; father of Theodore Pratt Jr., Randall Pratt, Marva Pratt Motton, Gail Pratt and Tiffany Pratt and the late Carol and Gerald Pratt; brother of Rose Ann Sypahas of Oakland, Calif., Rosemary Medious of Chicago, Ill., Barbara Glapion of New Orleans and Joseph Glapion of San Francisco; and son of the late Rosetta Porter and Henry Pratt. He is also survived by three grandchildren. Arrangements are by Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux. =========================================================================== Nov 15, 1985 Gertrude Chethan Wake and funeral services have been scheduled for 8 p.m. today from Mount Zion Congressional Baptist Church in Chackbay for Gertrude Chethan who died Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Thibodaux General Hospital. She is survived by a brother, Dave G. Parker of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Chethan; her parents, Dave Parker and Amelia Carter Parker; and sisters, Rebecca, Priscilla and Victoria Wallace. Dismissal services are scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. with interment in the church cemetery. Arrangements are by Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux. ================= Joseph Curtis Religious services have been scheduled for 8 p.m. today from St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Joseph Curtis, 40, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 2:15 a.m. Tuesday at South Louisiana Medical Center in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Curtis of Napoleonville; his mother, Dorothy Curtis of Plattenville; three daughters, Alicia and Eronia Curtis and Sheila Spotts, all of Napoleonville; three sons, Johnny Lee and Darryl Lee Curtis and Joseph Bell Spotts, all of Napoleonville; six sisters, Josie Mae Askins of Paincourtville, Clara Mae Davis and Eliska Wiggins, both of Plattenville, Alice Curtis of Napoleonville, Barbara Ann Burdis of Thibodaux, and Elma Lee Curtis of Brooklyn, N.Y.; three brothers, Alvin Clark of Napoleonville, Michael Curtis of Donaldsonville, and Joseph L. Curtis of Norfolk, Va. Visiting will be at the church from 4 p.m. to religious services. Dismissal is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday with burial in the church cemetery. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ================= Henry Gage Funeral services have been scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Marks United Methodist Church, Opelousas, for the Rev. Henry Gage, 63, of Hempstead, Texas, who died Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. in Opelousas. Visitation is from 5-10 p.m. Friday at the church. Interment will be in Bellevue Memorial Park, Opelousas. He was the father of Denise Gage Mickel of Charleston, S.C.; brother of Odessa McDonald and the Rev. Izro Melvin of Hempstead, Texas, and Essie Lee Harris of Wharton, Texas. He is also survived by one grandchild. Arrangements are by Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Opelousas. ================= Frank Garnett Funeral services have been scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday from the Greater Israel Baptist Church in Belle Alliance for Frank Garnett, 62, a native of Belle Alliance and resident of Buffalo, N.Y., who died Monday at 7 p.m. He was the son of Neomi Garnett of Belle Alliance; the father of Frank Garnett Jr. of Detroit, Mich.; the brother of Victoria Ray, Estelle Lawrence, Charlie and George Garnett, all of Belle Alliance, and Mary Robinson of Lemonville. He was preceded in death by his father, William Garnett; his wife, Mary Garnett; and a sister, Essie D. Mitchell. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for today at 5 p.m. with wake services at 8 p.m. from the church. Arrangements are by Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville. ================= Oliver Hadley Wake and funeral services have been scheduled for 8 p.m. today from Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland for Oliver Hadley who died Nov. 7 at 4 p.m. He was the father of Alpha Hadley Pelts; the adopted father of six; the brother of Orthea Butler, Mildred Crawford of New Orleans, Beulah Williams, and Ordonia Armstrong of Chicago; and the step-grandfather of Frank Lasard. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Dunbar Hadley; parents, Oliver Sr. and Florence Shields Hadley; sons, Preston Jefferson, and Leonard and Arthur Hadley; and a daughter, Ann Hadley. Dismissal is scheduled for Saturday at 11 a.m. with interment in the church cemetery Arrangements are by Mercy Funeral Home in Raceland. ================= Mary Harris Funeral services have been scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Bell Baptist Church, Raceland, for Mary Harris, 97, who died Monday at 2:10 a.m. Dismissal is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation is at 5 p.m. today and 8 a.m. Saturday until dismissal. She was the wife of the late Milton Harris: mother of Louise Jones, Louella Allen, Horace Harris, and the late Mamie Boyd and Willie Harris. She is also survived by 32 grandchildren, 86 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Robottom Mortuary of Hahnville. ================= Gloria Spencer Wake and funeral services are scheduled for 8 p.m. today from the Little Zion Baptist Church in Marrero for Gloria Spencer, 50, a resident of Marrero, who died Monday at 7:28 p.m. She was the wife of Clarence Spencer; the former wife of Henry Mitchell Sr.; the mother of Marvin, Melvin, Letetia and Henry Mitchell Jr.; the foster-mother of Milton Carter; the daughter of Wilbert Pike; the granddaughter of Virginia Lestrick of Thibodaux; and the sister of Leonard Jones and Julia Mae Pike of Thibodaux, Marion P. Fulton, Dorothy P. Gilbert, Delores P. Manuel, Earl Ray, Debra and Wilbert Pike Jr. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy L. Pike. Dismissal will be Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Westwego with dismissal from the church. Arrangements are by Davis Mortuary Service in Gretna. =========================================================================== Nov 18, 1985 Winnie Chaisson Funeral services have been scheduled for 9:45 a.m. Tuesday from Falgout Funeral Homes in Lockport for Winnie Allemand Chaisson, 68, a native and resident of Lockport who died Sunday at 4:30 a.m. in Lockport. She was the wife of Urald Chaisson; the mother of Mrs. Claude (Ludia) Hebert and Elery Chaisson; and the sister of Mrs. Val Theriot, Mrs. Sidney Roussell, Mrs. Lucien Dufrene, Mrs. Wilson LeBlanc, Mrs. Scuddy LeBlanc and Mrs. Erjie Knight. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Rena Allemand; and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alexon Allemand. Religions services will be at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Interment will be in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. Visitation is scheduled from 5-11 p.m. today and Tuesday from 7 a.m. until funeral time. Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ================= James Guthrie Sr. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday from Westside Funeral Home in Marrero for James P. Guthrie Sr., 68, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Gretna for 45 years, who died Sunday. He is survived by his wife, Mary Navarre Guthrie; a son, James J. Guthrie; four daughters, Barbara Schlichere, Carol Daigle, Madeleine Greco and Susan Melguizo; a sister, Marceline Backes; a brother, Sheldon Guthrie; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park. ================= Wilfred Lasseigne A Mass of Christian Burial was held today at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Donaldsonville for Wilfred "Pauche" Lasseigne, 75, a native of St. James and resident of Donaldsonville, who died Friday at 7:35 p.m. He is survived by his wife, Hilda Torres Lasseigne; a daughter, Mrs. Neal (Joanna) Bolton of Vacherie; a son, Ronald "Billy" Lasseigne of Vacherie; a sister, Mrs. Alcedee Timento; a brother, Claude Lasseigne; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcide and Helena Guidry Lasseigne; two brothers, Henry and Alcide Lasseigne; two sisters, Mabel Dufrene and Helena Capello; two stepbrothers, Wilton and Cleveland Lasseigne; and a stepsister, Leonise Dufrene. Entombment is in the church mausoleum. ================= Pete J. Ohmer. Funeral services were held Saturday for Pete J. Ohmer, 58, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Westwego for 50 years, who died Wednesday. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Clulee Ohmer; a daughter, Gail Boudreaux; two sons, Dian and Randy Ohmer; four sisters, Lucille Allemand, Ella Caballero, Myrtle Parker and Olivia Borne; and five grandchildren. Burial was in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Mausoleum in Westwego. ================= Anidas Rodrigue Sr. Funeral services were held Saturday for Anidas Rodrigue Sr., 84, a native of Chackbay and resident of Westwego for 60 years, who died Friday. He is survived by his wife, Maria Dominique Rodrigue; two sons, Adam Rodrigue and Anidas Rodrigue Jr.; two daughters, Pauline Plaisance and Loretta Perez; a brother, Mickey Rodrigue; a sister, Dorothy Gros; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Westwego. ================= Edmond Torres Sr. Funeral services were held today from Millet Funeral Home in, Reserve for Edmond J. Torres Sr., 80, a native of Vacherie and resident of Reserve for 61 years, who died Friday. He was the husband of Sylvia Songy Torres; father of E.J. Torres Jr., Marilyn T. Maurine, Sister Lorraine Torres, Bryan Torres, Dean Torres, Barbara T. Hill and Bruce M. Duhe; and the brother of Hortense, Eddie and Netter Torres. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra T. Duhe; brothers, Ferdinand and Ernest Torres; and parents, James and Josephine Simon Torres. Interment was in St. Peter Cemetery in Reserve. =========================================================================== Nov 19, 1985 Roland L. Becnel Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday at 8 a.m. followed by funeral services at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie Roland L. Becnel Sr., 61, who died Monday. He was the husband of Honorine Waguespack Becnel; the father of Andrea Eady, Lynette Paniague, Jeanne Pittman and Cherise Scull; and the brother of Curtis, Irene, Glenn, Michel and Remy Becnel and Genevieve Abadie. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Roland L. Becnel Jr.; his parents, Robert and Elucia Becnel; and brothers Olan, Mark and Johnny Becnel. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday with interment in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Vacherie. Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ================= Emily Clement Funeral services were set for 1 p.m. today at Laughlin Funeral Home in New Orleans for Emily Clement, 83, a native of Napoleonville and resident of New Orleans, who died Monday. She is survived by a daughter, Doris Achern; two sisters, Lucille Caruso and Lois Daigle; and two grandchildren. Burial will be in Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 in New Orleans. ================= Louis J. Gros Sr. Funeral services were scheduled for 1 p.m. today in the Mothe Funeral Home Chapel, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, for Louis Joseph Gros Sr.,75, a native of Lockport and resident of Marrero for the past 33 years, who died Sunday at 8:15 p.m. He was the husband of Lievie Martinez Gros; father of Mrs. Lucille Morvant, Louis J. Gros Jr., Joyce Guillot, Edith Morvant and June Craven; brother of Hilda Gomez, Mary Louise Burngarden, Virgin Allemore, Randolph Gros Sr. and the late Jesse Sr., Freddie, Johnny and Delta Gros; and son of the late Marie Parr and John Gros. He is also survived by 27 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild. Arrangements are by Mothe Funeral Home of Gretna. ================= Mike Hingle Funeral services are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday from St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Mike Hingle, 97, a native of Buras and resident of Raceland for 60 years, who died Monday at 4:45 p.m. in Raceland. He is survived by one son, Elson Hingle; two brothers; three sisters; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Amanda Rabalais. Visitation will be held today from 4-10 p.m. at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ================= Roy LeCompte Funeral services were held Friday for Roy John LeCompte, 66, a native of Raceland and resident of Marrero for 61 years, who died Thursday. He is survived by his wife, Irene Hebert LeCompte; three sons, Ray J. LeCompte, Farrel J. LeCompte and Darrel P. LeCompte; a daughter, Diane Cook; a brother, Emile J. LeCompte Jr.; and five sisters, Elma Crout, Marie Richard, Clarabelle Sullivan, Doris Matherne and Dorothy Wilson. Burial was in Westlawn Memorial Park in Gretna. ================= James E. McNamara Visitation was held today at Melancon Funeral Home in Bunkie for James E. McNamara, 80, who died Sunday at 8:55 p.m. He was the brother of Thomas B., Edward J., Daniel H. and John P. McNamara and Mrs. E.A. Torres and Beth Roth. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sidney Right McNamara; and a brother, Henry D. McNamara. Interment was at Bayou Rouge Cemetery in Evergreen. LandryÕs Funeral Home in Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. =========================================================================== Nov 20, 1985 Phanor Benoit A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Chackbay for Phanor ÒCoeÓ Benoit, 36, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Tuesday. He was the father of Ryan and Jessica Benoit; the son of Bernice Ponvelle Benoit; the brother of Tria Trosclair and Shane Wheeler; and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Ponvelle. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Benoit. Visitation will be at the Chackbay Catholic Center today from 6-11 p.m. and on Thursday from 8 a.m. until funeral time. Burial will be at Our Lady of Prompt Succor cemetery. Arrangements are by Thibodaux Funeral Home. ================= Philip Ruthledge Wake services will be from Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux tonight at 8 for Philip Ruthledge, a native of Johnson Ridge. He is survived by his mother Mildred James of Johnson Ridge, father Calvin Ruthledge and brother Francis James of Racine, Wis. Visitation will be tonight from 6-10 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, Thibodaux. Interment will be in Blue Lily Cemetery in Johnson Ridge. ================= Willie White Funeral services have been scheduled at 8 p.m. today at New Kingdom Baptist Church in Baton Rouge for the Rev. Willie White, a native of Baton Rouge who died Thursday at 3:50 p.m. in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife Margaret M. White, two brothers and four sisters, two daughters, one son, 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Dismissal services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. and interment will be in the Sunshine Cemetery in Sunshine. Arrangements are by Williams and Southall Funeral Home, Thibodaux. =========================================================================== Nov 21, 1985 Latec Bergeron Wake and funeral services have been scheduled for 8 p.m. today at New Mount Zion Baptist Church, Raceland, for Latec Bergeron, 2 ?, a native and resident of Raceland, who died Sunday at 7:45 a.m. Dismissal is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with interment in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. at the church. She was the daughter of Gail Smith and Lawrence Gray Jr.; sister of Zanadran, Earl and Derrick Smith and Donie Lee Gray; and grandson of Estella and Freddie Bergeron Sr. and Agnes and Lawrence Gray Sr. Arrangements are y Mercy Funeral Home of Raceland. ================= Louis Lala A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday from Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey for Louis Nolan Lala, 63, a resident of Westwego who died Tuesday. He is survived by his wife, Eula Adams Lala; a sister, Mary Lala; and a brother, John Lala. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louise Hingle Lala and Jacob Lala; a sister, Rose Lala; and brothers, Dominick, Jacob and Joseph Lala. Interment will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. Visitation will be at the funeral home today from 6 p.m. until midnight. ================= Lawrence Pagragan A Mass of Christian Burial was scheduled for 1 p.m. today from Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey for Lawrence Pagragan, 88, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Gretna, who died Wednesday at 1:20 a.m. He is survived by his wife, Theresa St. Martin Pagragan; a brother, Jesse Pagragan; and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by a son, Lawrence Pagragan Jr.; parents, Jeanette Rawle Pagragan and Francis Pagragan Sr.; and brothers, Francis Pagragan Jr., and Robert and Peter Pagragan. Interment will be at McDonogh Cemetery. ================= Stephen Theriot Sr. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today from Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Stephen Edmond Theriot Sr., 59, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at Marrero Wednesday at 3 p.m. He is survived by his wife, Ismay Cheramie Theriot; sons, Glenn, Donny, Stephen Jr. and Joey Theriot; a daughter, Sherry Johnfroe; a sister, Rena T. Cheramie; his mother, Richess Pitre Cheramie; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Medrick Theriot. Interment will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================================== Nov 22, 1985 John Easley Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, Chackbay, for John B. Easley, 72, a native of Cookville, Texas, and a resident of Thibodaux who died Thursday at 12:30 p.m. Visitation has been scheduled from 5:30-9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday. He was the husband of Beatrice Himel Easley; father of Mrs. Donald (Maxine) Richard and Mona McClain; and half-brother of Cecil Cloud. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================================================================== Nov 25, 1985 Sam Batiste Sr. Dismissal services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Morning Star Baptist Church, Thibodaux, for Sam Batiste Sr., 89, a native and resident of Labadieville who died Thursday. Wake and funeral services were also scheduled for Sunday at the church with interment in the church cemetery. He was the husband of the late Elnora Batiste; father of Selietha Tyler, Julie Adams, Annie Mae Dorsey, Leroy, Clarence and Sam Batiste Jr.; and brother of John and Johnny Celestine. Williams and Southall Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. ================= John Brooks Wake and funeral services have been scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Morning Star Baptist Church, Johnson Ridge, for John Brooks, 36, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died Thursday in Houma at 4:45 p.m. Dismissal services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, with interment in Blue Lily Cemetery. He was the brother of Rosemary, Annie Bell and Louis Brooks of Thibodaux, and Oscar Brooks of New Orleans; and son of the late Mary and Marcell Brooks. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ================= Francis Chenevert Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church for Francis J. Chenevert, 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died Sunday at 3:05 p.m. Interment will be in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife Mable Guillot Chenevert; four brothers, Adam, Edward, Paul and Charles Chenevert and three sisters, Rita Thibodaux, Dorothy Davis and Mary Lee Thibodaux. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-10 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to funeral time. Arrangements were by Thibodaux Funeral Home. ================= Pierre Folse Funeral services have been scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, for Pierre Batiste Folse, 93, a native and resident of Raceland who died Sunday at 2 p.m. Religious services have also been scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews, with interment in the Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. Visitation is scheduled from 4-10 p.m. today at the funeral home and from 7 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday. He was the husband of the late Anita Matherne Folse; father of Mrs. Warren (Irene) Hohensee, Mrs. Douglas (Genevieve) Acosta, Mrs. Ernest (Sophie) Breaux, Guy and Jules Folse; and brother of Etienne Folse and Mrs. Willard Baudoin. He is also survived by 28 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, is in charge of the arrangements. ================= Ernest Ledet Jr. Funeral services have been scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday- at Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano, for Ernest J. Ledet Jr., 62, a native and resident of Golden Meadow who died Sunday in Cut Off at 5:15 a.m. Religious services have also been scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with interment in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. Visitation began today at 8 a.m. and will continue until funeral time Tuesday. He was the husband of the late Pearl Bozigard Ledet; father of Carol Cheramie, Gilda Bruce and Lee Earl Ledet; brother of Earlene Griffin, Una Mae Cheramie and Rosemary Leonard; and son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ledet Sr. He is also survived by six grandchildren. ================= Paul LeSage Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church for Paul Clay LeSage, 79, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge. Interment will be in Greenoaks Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Nellie L. LeSage; a son, Earl Paul LeSage; and two sisters, Josephine Turcotte and Odette Sanders, all of Baton Rouge. He is also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. ================= Ray Ricke Funeral services were scheduled for 11:30 a.m. today at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, New Orleans, for Ray R. Ricke, 73, a native of Vacherie and a resident of New Orleans who died Friday at 10 a.m. Interment was in the St. Louis No. 3 Cemetery. He was the husband of Lavonne Hegarty Ricke; father of William P. Ricke and Leah Richterman; step-father of Helen Babin, Bruce, Larry and Robert Hairston; brother of Iris Libby, Irene Henry and the late Elliot Ricke; and son of the late Leoncia Fremin and William Ricke. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren. ================= Delores Poche Funeral services were scheduled Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Genevieve Catholic Church for Delores LaClair Poche, 53, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died Saturday at 10:10 p.m. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by daughters Delene Lirette and Lou Legendre; one sister, Mrs. Alton Morrell and two brothers, Richard and John LaClair. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd J. Poche. Visitation will be at Thibodaux Funeral Home from 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday. Arrangements are by Thibodaux Funeral Home. =========================================================================== Nov 26, 1985 Delores Poche Funeral services were scheduled for this morning at 10 a.m. at St. Genevieve Catholic Church for Delores LaClair Poche, 53, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died Saturday at 10:10 p.m. Interment was to be in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by daughters Delene Lirette and Lori Legendre; one sister, Mrs. Alton Morrell and two brothers, Richard and John LaClair. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd J. Poche. Arrangements are by Thibodaux Funeral Home. ================= Eva Mae Robertson Religious services have been scheduled for 8 p.m. today at St. Charles Baptist Church, Paincourtville, for Eva Mae Robertson, 66, a native of Paincourtville and a resident of Donaldsonville who died Saturday at 4:30 a.m. Dismissal services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation is scheduled from 5 p.m. until funeral time today. She was the sister of Bernice Shields, Frances Blackwell, Jimmy and Wilfred Robertson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Florence Robertson. Williams and Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville, is in charge of the arrangements. ================= Inez Antill Funeral services have been scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel for Inez LeBouef Antill, 92, a native of Houma and a resident of Gibson who died Monday at 8:06 p.m. Visitation has been scheduled from 6-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday with interment in St. Anthony Cemetery. She was the mother of Percy Jay Antill of Westwego and Gordon P. Antill of Bayou Black; sister of Lillian Robertson and Edna Allemand of New Orleans, and Aline Hebert of Houma; and half-sister of Mildred Eschete of Houma and Herman LeBouef of New Orleans. She is also survived by five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pearly Antill; her parents, Joachim LeBouef and Josephine Lehman LeBouef; and two brothers Jeffery and J.C. LeBouef. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ================= Caroline Bailey Religious services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Amelia, for Caroline Bailey, 84, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of Amelia who died Sunday at 6:49 p.m. Interment was in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Hilda Duval, Mrs. Victor (Barbara) Gaudet, Ervin, Floyd, Ory, Edert and Shirley Bailey; and sister of Mrs. Curtis (Althea) Verrett, Vernice Daigle and Albert Daigle. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Bailey. ================= Marie Carbo Religious services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Baton Rouge, for Marie LeBlanc Carbo, 78, a native of Paincourtville and a resident of Baton Rouge who died Monday at 9:15 a.m. Visitation is scheduled from 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until 10:40 a.m. Wednesday at Rabenhorst Funeral Home in Baton Rouge, with interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. She was the wife of Clarence P. Carbo Sr.; mother of Mrs. Cecil (Loyce) Patin Sr. and Clarence P. Carbo Jr.; and sister of Hazel LeBlanc. She is also survived by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. ================= Jonathan Cook Wake and funeral services have been scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church for Jonathan Cook, 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died Saturday at 8:45 p.m. Dismissal services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with interment in Allen Benevolent Cemetery. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Cook; and brother of Mary Johnson of Pennsylvania and the late Hubert Cook. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ================= Nelson Kiff Jr. Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Larose, for Nelson J. "Blackie" Kiff Jr., 65, a resident of Cut Off who died Sunday at 7:55 a.m. Interment was to be in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He was the husband of Shirley Usey Kiff; father of Shirley Kirschenhunter Bryant, Troy J., Melvin and Kenneth Kiff ; son of the late Nelson J. and Odile Ledet Kiff Sr.; and brother of Odette Menard, Delores Pickett, Clara Bell Naquin, Irene Lerille, Horace Morris, Anthony, John and Camille Kiff. He is also survived by six grandchildren. Mothe Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of the arrangements. =========================================================================== Nov 27, 1985 Estella Cantrelle Funeral services have been scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano, for Estella Pitre Cantrelle, 72, a native and resident of Cut Off who died Tuesday at 11:35 a.m. Religious services have also been scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with interment in Cheramie Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for today until 10 p.m. and Thursday from 7 a.m. until funeral time. She was the wife of the late Percy Cantrelle; mother of Mrs. Ted (Una Mae) Breeland, Johnny J. and Gary Cantrelle; sister of Mrs. Anderson (Louise) Griffin, Mrs. Jefferson Pitre, Francis and Robert Pitre, also the late Mrs. Vincent (Leontine) Saia Sr., Volcare and Esebe Pitre; and daughter of the late Percy and Argentina Bychurch Pitre. Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. ================= Rene Cheramie Funeral services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cut Off, for Rene Joseph Cheramie, 71, a native of Galliano and a resident of Cut Off who died today at 12:45 a.m. Visitation is scheduled from 3-11 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano, with interment in the church mausoleum. He was the husband of Aglonie Bruce Cheramie; son of the late Lufroid and Pauline Guidry Cheramie; father of Antoine Rene and Bert Paul Cheramie, and the late Joseph Cheramie; and brother of Felinese C. Gisclair, Clementine C. Plaisance, Thelma Gisclair, Joseph Cheramie and the late Renis F. Cheramie and Adelia C. Eymard. He is also survived by four grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. =========================================================================== Nov 27, 1985 Lucille Hebert Religious services were scheduled for 1 p.m. today at the Mothe Funeral Home Chapel, Harvey, for Lucille Landry Hebert, 80, a native of Paincourtville and a resident of Harvey who died Monday at 11 p.m. Interment was to be in West Lawn Cemetery. She was the wife of the late Eno Hebert; mother of Mrs. Vincent (Ruth) Glaise and Mrs. Robert (Earline) Richardson; daughter of the late Dollie Dugas and Emile Landry; and sister of Whitney and Sterling Landry, and the late Marie Trahan, Noelie Helouin, Wilfred, Oleus, Neilly, Claytus, Richard and Clabert Landry. She is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. =========================================================================== Nov 29, 1985 Levie Beadle Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Millet Funeral Home, Reserve, for Levie Bergeron Beadle, 89, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of Reserve who died Wednesday at 6:56 p.m. Religious services at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Reserve are scheduled to follow the funeral services, with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation is scheduled from 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at the funeral home. She was the wife of the late Frank B. Beadle; mother of Agnes Levetro, Diane Allen, Myrtle Love, Irene Mardis, Ruby Sitters, Henry B., Frank W., Daniel W., Dudley J., Richard J., Milton W. and Wayne P, Beadle; and sister of Wilbert, Samuel and Harry Bergeron. She is also survived by 40 grandchildren and 54 great-grandchildren. ================= Dave M. Bergeron Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at St, Ann's Catholic Church, Napoleonville, for Dave M. Bergeron, 77, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of Thibodaux who died Wednesday at 10 p.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 in Napoleonville, with interment in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Audrey Daigle Bergeron; father of Richard D. Bergeron of Montgomery, Ala., and Mrs. Mark (Mary Ann) Truxillo; and brother of Guy J. Bergeron of Napoleonville. He is also survived by four grandchildren. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ================= Lillian Cooper Funeral services were scheduled today at 8 pm. at the Greater St. James Baptist Church for Lillian W. Cooper, 77, a native of Labadieville and resident of Baton Rouge who died Sunday at Baton Rouge General Hospital. Dismissal services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. with burial in Gilbert Memorial Gardens. She is survived by six sons, Ivory, Willie, Samuel, Jimmy Jr., Frank and Donald Ray Cooper. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ellen Hawkins, and a sister, Octavia Young. Visiting will be today from 1.4:30 p.m. at Southside Funeral Home, Baton Rouge. ================= George A. Morris Religious services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Hahnville, for George A. Morris, 80, a native of Raceland and a resident of Hahnville who died Thursday at 4:30 a.m. Interment will be in St. Charles Mausoleum. He was the husband of Luci Gelpi Morris; and brother of Louise Francher, Calvin, Leroy, Neal, August Morris and the late Anna Morris Matherne, Marie Morris Davis, Bill, Dan, Mark and Jane Morris. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ================= Ethel Mae Reed Religious services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church for Ethel Mae Brown Reed, 62, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died Thursday at 7:30 a.m. Visitation has been scheduled from 5:30-10 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux, with interment In the Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery. She was the mother of Janet, Barbara, Patricia, Lynell, Michael, Stanley, Robert and David Reed; and sister of Delores Watkins, Jacquelyn Winbron, Herman Smith, Norman and Alfred Brown. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeanette and Eddie Brown; and one son, Calvin Reed. ================= Leola Robinson Religious services have been scheduled for 8 p.m. Sunday at St. John Baptist Church, Napoleonville, for Leola Robinson, 88, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of Thibodaux who died Wednesday at 9:40 a.m. at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Visitation has been scheduled from 8 p.m. until funeral time Sunday at the church, with dismissal services scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday. Interment will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Lloyd and Earl Robinson of Thibodaux, David and Lonnie Robinson of Napoleonville; and sister of Rosetta Green and Elvira Alexis of Thibodaux, and Junior Scott of Napoleonville. Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. ===========================================================================