Obituaries for FEBRUARY 1987, Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.

Submitted by: Chris Tidwell

Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet

Last modified: 2 Oct. 2009

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1. The date preceding the obituary is the date of the newspaper,
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February 1, 1987

Nanette Hogan

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Boutte Assembly of God 
Church, Boutte, for Nanette Cecile Hogan, 23, a native and resident of Des 
Allemands who died Sunday at 3:05 a.m.

Visitation is scheduled from 6-11 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time 
Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland, with interment in Mennonite 
Cemetery in Des Allemands.

She was the daughter of Jerry and Anna Mae Este Hogan.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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February 1, 1987

Paul B. Oubre Sr.

Religious services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace 
Catholic Church in Vacherie for Paul B. "Bras" Oubre Sr., who died Sunday at 6 
p.m.

He is survived by his wife, Theresa Isom Oubre; daughters, Theresa O. Johnson 
and Marguerite O. Stewart, both of Vacherie; sons, Paul B. Jr., Oliver J., 
Gabriel J. and Francis G. Oubre, all of Vacherie; a sister, Georgiana O. 
Gautier; brothers, Joseph Sr. and John Oubre; and 14 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Florestal and Georgiana Oubre; 
brothers, Walter, Wilbert and Snell Oubre; and sisters, Prescovia O. Philip and 
Marie O. Roussel.

Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until funeral 
time.  Interment will be at the church cemetery.

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February 1, 1987

Willie Oubre

Religious services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Peace 
Catholic Church, Vacherie, for Willie J. Oubre, 82, a native and resident of 
Vacherie who died Sunday at 5:30 a.m.

Interment was in the church mausoleum.

He was the husband of Marie Percle Oubre of Vacherie; father of Mary Ann Percle 
of Chackbay, William, Freddie and Mervin Oubre, all of Vacherie, and Russell 
Oubre of Hahnville; and brother of Odile Falgoust of Vacherie.

He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Theresa Kliebert Oubre; one 
son, Jerry Oubre; one brother, Pierre Oubre; and four sisters, Stella Rodrigue, 
Alice Smith, Felicity Reulet and Marie Lassere.

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February 1, 1987

Lloyd G. Rousseau Sr.

Religious services were held at 10 a.m. today at St. Martin Chapel in Brusly-
St. Martin for Lloyd G. Rousseau Sr., 67, a native of Belle Rose and resident 
of Brusly-St. Martin, who died Sunday.

He is survived by his wife, Agnes Cire Rousseau of Brusly-St. Martin; three 
daughters, Mrs. J.L. (Barbara) Smith of St. Amant, Mrs. Charles (Judy) Wendt of 
Napoleonville and Mrs. Mervin (Corrine) Charlet of Brusly-St. Martin; six sons, 
Michael and Lloyd Rousseau Jr., both of Belle Rose, Paul Rousseau of 
Donaldsonville, and Thomas, Patrick and Hillary Rousseau, all of Brusly-St. 
Martin' two sisters, Mrs. Marie Templet of Napoleonville and Mildred Rousseau 
of Baton Rouge; a brother, Richard Rousseau of Belle Rose; 32 grandchildren; 
and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hillary and Corrine Dupre Rousseau; 
three brothers; and two sisters.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

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February 2, 1987

Cora Brown

Funeral services were held Thursday at the William and Southall Funeral Home 
chapel in Thibodaux for Cora Brown, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New 
Orleans, who died Monday.

She is survived by daughters, Dorothy Sterling, and Diane and Rosemary Brown; 
sons, William and Isaac Brown; a brother Emmanuel Duncan; and sisters, Nora 
Duncan, Estelle Baptiste, Beatrice Hill, Mary Square and Rosemary Duncan.

Dismissal services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m.  Interment will be in 
Moses Cemetery.  

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

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February 2, 1987

Albert Granier

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Raceland, for Albert V. "Vance" Granier, 69, a native of Kraemer and a resident 
of Race4land who died today at 2:30 a.m.

Visitation is scheduled from 5-11 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. until funeral time 
at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland, with interment in the church mausoleum.

He was the husband of Una Robichaux Granier; father of J.D. Granier and Mary 
Ann Hightower; and brother of Odette Cortez, Hazel Cortez, Essie Mae Cortez, 
Emmette and Jessie Granier.

He is also survived by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Granier and Rose Larousse 
Granier; on brother, Daniel Granier; and one sister, Laura Cortez.

Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of the arrangements.

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February 2, 1987

Richard Rome

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic 
Church in Lockport for Richard West Rome, 64, a native of Des Allemands and 
resident of Lockport for the past 60 years, who died Monday at 9:15 p.m. in 
Lockport.

He is survived by a son, Robert J. Rome; a daughter, Thelma R. Chiasson; 
brothers, George and Harold Rome; sisters, Lillian Mayet, Grace Delaune, 
Corrine Eschette, Dora Champagne and Jean Theriot; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph W. and Sidonia Candies Rome; a 
brother, Willie Rome; a half brother, Ewell Rome; half sisters, Mae Breaux, 
Bealah Gormly, Julia Lytell and Audrey St. Amant.

Visitation will be held today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport from 6-11 
p.m. and on Wednesday from 7 a.m. until funeral time.  Burial will be in the 
church cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Leukemia Society are 
preferred.  

Falgout Funeral Hime in Lockport is in charge of arrangements.

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February 3, 1987

Frances Benitez

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today at Delhomme Chapel of Flowers, 
Lafayette, for Mrs. R. A. Benitez, 81, the former Frances Marie "Fannie" 
Flautt, a native of Chicago, Ill., and resident of Lafayette for 30 years, who 
died Tuesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John J. (Lita) Erney Jr. of Larose and 
Mrs. Ronald J. (Margo) LeCompte of Metairie; on son, Guy Benitez of Lafayette; 
10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Murray Francis and Estelle Klutts 
Flautt.

Interment was in Lafayette Memorial Park and Mausoleum.  

Delhomme Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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February 3, 1987

Martin Bruce Sr.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday from West Side Funeral Home 
in New Orleans followed by services at Holy Angel Catholic Church for Martin 
Joseph Bruce Sr., 77, a native of Cut Off and resident of Kentwood, who died 
Tuesday,

He is survived by his wife, Irene Rivet Bruce; three sons, Gilbert, Norris and 
Martin J. Bruce Jr.; two brothers, Victor and Morris Bruce; four sisters, 
Veronica Adams, Emily Dufrene, Angela Bruce and Basilic Crosby; 14 
grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Burial will be in Restlawn Cemetery.

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February 3, 1987

Camile F. Hoffmann

Religious services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-
Cathedral for Camile F. Hoffmann, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who 
died Tuesday at 12:30 a.m.

He is survived by his wife, Marguerite Pierson Hoffmann; one son, John F. 
Hoffmann; a daughter Marguerite H. Norris; sisters, Mrs. A.H. (Zoe) Bienvenu, 
Mary Louis English, Aloysia Hoffmann, Evelyn H. Toups, Helen H. Naquin and Rose 
Lee H. Stagni; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur E. and Zoe Folse Hoffmann; 
brothers, Andrew, A.E. Jr., Edward "Bill", Linden "Tinnie", Octave and Lionel 
Hoffmann; and one sister, Margaret "Peggy" Hoffmann.

Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until funeral 
time.  Interment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.  

Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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February 4, 1987

Elephege Adams

Religious services were held today at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in 
Thibodaux for Elephege P. Adams, 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux who 
died Wednesday at 5:15 p.m.

Interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery.

He is survived by a son, Clarence Adams Sr.; two stepsons, Eugene Adams and 
Adam Ordoyne; three stepdaughters, Rose Andras, Olivia Boudreaux and Anna Mae 
Duroche; a sister, Aledia Martin, One grand-daughter and 12 great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Boudreaux Adams; parents Joahim 
and Adeline Ordoyne Adams; stepdaughter, Mable Thibodeaux and two brothers, 
Oville and August Adams.

Arrangements were by Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home.

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February 4, 1987

Daniel Gaudet

Religious services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Genevieve 
Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Daniel Joseph Gaudet, 56, a native and 
resident of Thibodaux who died Wednesday at 1:50 p.m.

Visitation will be at Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home today from 5:30-10 p.m. and 
Friday from 8 a.m. to funeral time.  Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Patsy Gonzales Gaudet; mother, Marie Degruise 
Gaudet; daughters, Patsy Guillot, Linda Aucoin and Susan Blanchard; brother, 
Tilton Gaudet Sr.; sister, Marrietta Lasseigne and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Gaudet and one brother Milton 
Gaudet.

Arrangements were by Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home.

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February 4, 1987

Edward McHughes

Religious services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral 
in Thibodaux for Edward John McHughes, 86, a native of New Orleans and resident 
of Arabi, who died Wednesday at 11:05 a.m.  He was a member of the Arabi Lions 
Club.

He is survived by one son, Lee M. McHughes of Thibodaux; one daughter, Elaine 
M. Caillouet of Thibodaux; one sister, Bertha Moss; eight grandchildren; and 21 
great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary O. McHughes.

Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 9 a.m. until funeral time. 
Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Pineville.  

Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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February 4, 1987

Elenore Richardel

Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday from Holy Rosary Catholic 
Church in Larose for Elenore Punch Richardel, 68, who died in Brownsville, Tex.

She is survived by two sons, Gary and Gerald Richardel; brothers, ;Noline and 
Raymond Punch; sisters, Leona Delaune, Eve Guidry, Lelia Allemand, Mable 
LeBlanc, Wildred Ougle, Audrey Chabert and Rowena Richoux; and four 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony "Tony" Richardel; and 
brothers, Orice, Antoine and Alvin Punch.

Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 11 a.m. until funeral 
time. Burial will be in the church cemetery. 

Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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February 4, 1987

Herbert Richoux

Funeral services are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Friday from Falgout Funeral Home 
in Galliano followed by religious services at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in 
Larose for Herbert Joseph Richoux, 65, a native and resident of Larose, who 
died Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.

Richoux was a veteran of World War II and a member of VFW post 8538 and Holy 
Name Society of Holy Rosary Church.

He is survived by his wife, Rowena Punch Richoux; sons, Tommy, Wade and Alvin 
Richoux; daughters, Beverly Melancon, Melissa Hunter and Rochelle Curole; 
sisters, Rena Parks, Delia Guidry, Odette Galliano and Elois Ougel; and 10 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Antoine and Amanda Orgeron Richoux; a 
sister, Amay Cantrelle; and brothers, Forrest and Whitney Richoux.

Visitation will be held today at the funeral home from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and 
on Friday from 7 a.m. until funeral time. Interment will be in the church 
cemetery. 

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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February 4, 1987

Ferdinand Romagosa

Religious services are scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday from McMahon-Coburn-Briede 
Funeral Home, New Orleans, for Ferdinand "Ferd" Romagiosa, 57, who died today 
at 3:15 a.m.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine Lemoine Romagosa; sons, Norman J., Glynn J. 
and Matthew P. Romagosa; a sister, Mrs. Cleo Picou of Thibodaux; and five 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Nancy Dantin Romagosa.

Interment will be at Greenwood Mausoleum.

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February 5, 1987

Anna M. Rogers

Religious services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Bridget Catholic 
Church in Schriever for Anna M. Rogers, 78, a native of Lafourche Parish and 
resident of Gray, who died Thursday.

She is survived by two sisters, Ada Callahan of Gray and Odette Lampley of New 
Orleans; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Burial will be in the church cemetery. 

Falgout Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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February 5, 1987

Clif W. St. Pierre

Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic 
Church in Larose for Clif W. St. Pierre, 57, a native and resident of Larose, 
who died Thursday at 9:57 a.m. in Raceland.

He is survived by his wife, Hazel Musgrave St. Pierre; four step-daughters, 
Dianne Fergerson, Judy Galliano, Sandra Akins and Sharon Rogers; three 
brothers, Willis, Daniel and Mack St. Pierre; one sister, Mrs. Gilbert (Helen) 
Terrebonne; and seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Melancon St. Pierre and Alazia Autin 
St. Pierre Ledet; one brother, Roy St. Pierre; a step-brother, David Wicker; 
and a sister, Elsie Breaux.

Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 7 a.m. until funeral 
time. Interment will be in the church cemetery. 

Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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February 6, 1987

Lilas Alexander

Dismissal services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Moses Baptist Church, 
Thibodaux, for Lilas Alexander, 72, who died Friday at 9:55 a.m.

Interment was in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Vivian J. Alexander of Thibodaux; father of Brenda Adams 
and Charlotte Shelvy, both of Thibodaux; step-father of Alex Morgan of 
Thibodaux; and brother of the Rev. Amadee Butler of Hammond, Wesley Julien Jr., 
and Dorothy Mae Keller, both of White Castle and Lillie Mae Knight of Turkey 
Creek, Texas.

He is also survived by five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Louise Alexander.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

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February 7, 1987

Odile Falgoust

Religious services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Peace 
Catholic Church, Vacherie, for Odile Falgoust, a native and resident of 
Vacherie who died Saturday at 2:30a.m.

Interment was in the church cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Falgoust; her parents, Emile 
and Theresa Klibert Oubre; a baby girl; two brothers, Pierre and Willie Oubre; 
and four sisters, Stella Rodrigue, Alice Smith, Marie Lassere and Felicity 
Reulet.

Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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February 7, 1987

Oliska Tassin

Funeral services were held today at 10 a.m. from Holy Rosary Catholic Church in 
Hahnville for Oliska Landeche Tassin, 88, a native of St. Rose and resident of 
Hahnville, who died Saturday at 2:20 p.m. in Luling.

She is survived by brothers, Raymond Sr., James Sr., Edgar and Hubert Landeche.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Tassin; parents, Thomas and 
Bertha Scott Landeche; brothers, Robert and Leandor Landeche; and a sister, 
Josephine L. Lorio.

Interment was in St. Charles Mausoleum in Luling. 

Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland.

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February 9, 1987

Freddie J. Boudreaux

Funeral services were held today at 11 at Infant Jesus of Prague Catholic 
Church in Harvey for Freddie Joseph Boudreaux, 57, a native of Larose and 
resident of Harvey for 56 years who died Monday.

He is survived by his wife, Lois Hebert Boudreaux; three sons, Terry, Rickey 
and Chris Boudreaux; three brothers, Jesse, Nolan and Claude Boudreaux; a 
sister, Ella Mae Punch and three grandchildren.

Arrangements were by Westside Funeral Home in Marrero.

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February 9, 1987

Harry J. Breaud Sr.

Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, time to be announced, at St. 
Anthony Catholic Church in Luling for Harry J. Breaud Sr., 67, a native of 
Wallace and resident of Luling for 40 years, who died Monday at 12:30 p.m. in 
Luling.

He is survived by his wife, Jennie LeBlanc Breaud; his father, Octave Breaud; a 
son, Harry J. Breaud Jr.; stepson, Terry Matherne; stepdaughter, Betty Barrios; 
five brothers, Allen, August, Irvin, Clarence and Nemour Breaud; and two 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Maria Aubert Breaud; and one sister, 
Ann Weber.

Visitation will be held today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland from 6-11 
p.m. and on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until funeral time. Entombment will be in St. 
Charles Mausoleum. 

Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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February 9, 1987

Charles Hawkins Sr.

Religious services have been scheduled for noon Saturday at St. Paul Baptist 
Church at Lafourche Crossing, for Charles Hawkins Sr., 63, a native of Raceland 
and resident of Thibodaux, who died Monday at 9:50 a.m.

Wake services have been scheduled for 8 p.m. today at the church. Interment 
will be in the church cemetery.
He was the husband of Cora I. Hawkins; father of Shirley Smith of Raceland, Roy 
Williams, Charles Hawkins Jr., Betty Anderson, Henrietta Hawking, Hazel 
Washington and Carla Ingram, all of Thibodaux; brother of Elnora Weatherspoon 
and Carroll Hawkins, both of Raceland and Phillip Hawkins of Jamica, N.Y.; and 
son of the late Samuel and Rebecca Hawkins.

He was also survived by nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Arrangements were by Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux.

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February 9, 1987

Rosemary D. Jones

Religious services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Nelson Chapel 
A.M.E. Church for Rosemary D. Jones, 46, a native and resident of Napoleonville 
who died Monday at 5:55p.m.

Visitation is today after 5 p.m. at the church. Wake services are to be held at 
8 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Ulysse Jones Jr.; two daughters, Debbie and 
Tonya Jones; two sons, Ricky and Tyrone Jones; parents, Wilma Bolden and Leonce 
Daggs Sr. all of Napoleonville; five sisters, Lareno Daggs of Napoleonville, 
Anita Mauro and Altheia Hernandez both of Baton Rouge; Nanette and Raynell 
Daggs of New Orleans; three brothers, James Daggs of Houma, Frank Daggs of New 
Orleans and Leonce Daggs Jr. of Napoleonville; eight grandchildren and two 
step-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Neal Allen Daggs.

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

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February 9, 1987

Alanda Rodrigue

Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at H.C. Alexander Funeral 
Home in Norco followed by religious services at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic 
Church in Destrehan for Alanda Trosclair Rodrigue, 88, a native of Chackbay and 
resident of St Rose for 60 years, who died Monday at 8:50 a.m.

She is survived by a daughter, Lena Triche of LaPlace; sons, Curtis Rodrigue of 
McComb, Miss., and Tennyson, Herbert and Earl Rodrigue Sr., all of Destrehan; 
23 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rene Rodrigue; a son, Burris 
Rodrigue; and parents, Xavier and Augusta Toups Trosclair.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home today from 6-11 p.m. and on 
Wednesday from 9 a.m. until funeral time. Interment will be in the church 
cemetery.

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February 10, 1987

Norman Hymel

Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic 
Church for Norman B. Hymel, 76, a native of New Orleans and a resident of 
Luling who died Tuesday at 6:07 p.m.

Interment was in the St. Charles Cemetery.

He was the husband of Maude Mongrue Hymel; father of Gail Bosco, Myrna Allen, 
Darryl and Debbie Hymel; and brother of Paula Blaise, Noe and Wilfred Hymel.

He is also survived by eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Feleice Tregue Hymel; one 
brother, Sidney Hymel; and three sisters, Sr. Mary Loyola, Elvina and Stella 
Hymel.

Donations to the Cancer Fund are requested in lieu of normal remembrances.

Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, was in charge of arrangements.

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February 10, 1987

Rita G. Naquin

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic 
Church in Thibodaux for Rita Grace Naquin, 65, a native and resident of 
Thibodaux who died Tuesday at 7:20 p.m.

She is survived by four brothers, Jack, Aubrey, Francis "Bozo" and Gibbens 
"Babe"; and four sisters, Mrs. Julius (Hazel) Arceneaux, Sister Mary Lucy 
O'Carm, Mrs. Moise (Elaine) Vicknair and Mrs. Carl (Pauline) Bourgeois.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dave J. and Pauline Legendre Naquin; 
a brother, Lionel O. Naquin Sr.; and an infant sister, Audrey Naquin.

She was a long-time employee of The New Store in Thibodaux.

Visitation is today from 5-9 p.m. at Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home in Thibodaux 
and Thursday from 8 a.m. to funeral time. Interment will be in St. Joseph 
Cemetery.

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February 10, 1987

Olga Sanchez

Graveside services were scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hope Mausoleum in 
New Orleans for Olga Rocquet Sanchez, 95, a native of New Orleans and resident 
of Thibodaux who died today at 6:35 a.m.

No visitation has been scheduled.

She is survived by a son, James R. Sanchez of New Orleans; a daughter Barbara 
S. Heck of Thibodaux; a sister, Juanita Philipps of Baton Rouge; 14 
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert F. Sanchez; parents, Albert P. 
and Corrine Hernandez Rocquet: a son Albert F. Sanchez Jr.; and three sisters, 
Germaine R Longmire, Corrine R. Cato and Marietta Rocquet.

Arrangements were by Landry Funeral Home.

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February 11, 1987

Cleveland E. Bourgeois

Religious services were: scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at the Thibodaux-Landry 
Funeral Home Chapel, for Cleveland E. Bourgeois, 66, a native and resident of 
Thibodaux, who died Wednesday at 9:15 p.m.

Visitation is from 6-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday until funeral time, 
at Thlbodaux-Landry Funeral Home. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

He is survived by two brothers, Berming and Preston Bourgeois; and two sisters, 
Mrs. Andrew (Audrey) Loup and Mrs. Murphy (Mildred) Baye.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles E. and Lilly Esteven 
Bourgeois; two brothers, Eugene and Wilson Bourgeois; and three sisters, Lena 
Maggio, Jeanne Laine and Lucy Roger.

Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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February 11, 1987

Bienvenu Hebert

Religious services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, 
Thibodaux, for Bienvenu C. Hebert, 85, a native of Paincourtville and a 
resident of Thibodaux who died Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

Visitation is scheduled from 7-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until funeral time 
Friday at the church, with interment in St. Joseph Cemetery.

He was the husband of Janie Vickers Hebert of Thibodaux; father of Mrs. Monroe 
(Ann) Howell of Thibodaux, and brother of Mary Ann Plummer, Anatole and Claude 
Hebert.

He is also survived by two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Anatole and Clementine Guidry Hebert.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society in 
New Orleans.

Landry Funeral Home, Thibodaux, is in charge of arrangements.

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February 11, 1987

Yvonne M. Theriot

Religious services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Perpetual 
Help Catholic Church for Yvonne M, Theriot, 47, a native of Raceland and 
resident of Belle Chase who died Wednesday at 4:50 p.m.

Visitation is today from 6-11 p.m. at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey. Burial will 
be in the church cemetery in Belle Chase.

She is survived by her husband, Edward Theriot; four daughters, Susan Theriot 
Mudge, Angela, Cindy and Judy Theriot; parents, Doris Parker and Simon 
Zeringue; one sister, Mrs. Mary (Bonnie) Morris; and three brothers, Simon Jr., 
William Sr. and Daniel Zeringue.

Mothe Funeral Homes of Marrero is in charge of arrangements.

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February 12, 1987

Pearl Hebert

Religious services were scheduled for 1 p tn. Saturday at Mothe Funeral Home, 
Algiers, for Pearl Delaune Hebert, 74, a native of Assumption Parish and a 
resident of Gretna who died Thursday at 6:35 p.m.

Interment was in Westlawn Memorial Park.

She was the wife of Rene Tarlton Hebert; mother of Renelle Hebert Folse; and 
sister of Uhry and Ridley Delaune.

She is also survived by three grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Stella Daigle Delaune and Philip 
Delaune; and three brothers, Thomas, Theodore and Raoul Delaune.

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February 12, 1987

Roy J. Kiger Sr.

Funeral services were held today at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor 
Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Roy John Kiger Sr., 56, a native of Golden 
Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died Thursday at 4:30p.m.

He is survived by his wife. Josephine Mobley Kiger; mother, Lucy Billiot Kiger; 
sons, Roy Jr., Chris and Ricky; daughters, Judy Richoux, Barbara Delatte and 
Maggie Cedatol; brother Ernest Kiger; sisters, Bernice Naquin, Juanita Ungar, 
Mary Jane Billiot, Janice Billiot, Irma Dardar, Bernadette Verdin, Sally 
Cheramie and Annie Kiger; and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Julius Kiger; and a son, Richard Kiger.

Burial was in Cheramie Cemetery, Galliano. 

Arrangements were by Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano.

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February 13, 1987

Edward Cooper

Religious services are scheduled, for 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bell Baptist i 
Church, Raceland, for Edward Cooper, 72, a native and resident of Raceland who 
died Friday.

Dismissal services are scheduled for noon Thursday at the church, with 
interment in the Bell Baptist Benevolent Society Cemetery in Raceland. 
Visitation is scheduled from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church.

He was the husband of Orelia Cooper of Raceland; father of Susie Shelvy of 
Raceland and Herman B. Smith; and brother of Willie Cooper, Charles Cooper of 
Raceland, Mercedes Smith and Edmonia Caldwell.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Viola Cooper; and three 
brothers, James, Joseph and Lionel Cooper.

Dorothy Lawless Funeral Home in New Orleans is in charge of arrangements.

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February 13, 1987

Gary Fay

Religious services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Mothe Funeral Home, 
Algiers, for Gary Michael Fay, 37, a native of Algiers and a resident of Gretna 
who died Friday at3:30p.m.

Interment was in West Lawn Memorial Park.

As a Nicholls State University baseball player in the early 70s, Fay lead the 
university's baseball team in runs and hits in 1971 and in RBI's in 1972. He 
was also a parishioner of Christ the King Catholic Church. 

He was the husband of Cynthia Steil Fay; father of Shane Michael, Shannon Marie 
and Sheridan Michelle Fay; son of Catherine Guillot Fay and John C. Fay; 
grandson of Mary Guillot; and brother of Coleen Bryan and Jeffrey Fay.

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February 13, 1987

Vicey W. Hunt

Funeral services are scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist 
Church in Napoleonville for Vicey W. Hunt, who died Feb. 13 at 12:45 p.m.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today followed by wake services at Second Free 
Mission Baptist Church today. Interment is in the St. John Baptist Church 
cemetery.

She was mother of Earline Clement and Marline Collonis of New York; step mother 
of Early Ward and Alfred Gardener; sister of Florestine Anderson, Irene Shelby, 
Lillian Anderson, Ivory Hunt and Ethel Collins. She is also survived by two 
grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and four step-
great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ivory and Bertha Walker; and sisters, 
Redulla Collins and Earline Shelton.

Arrangements are by Duplain W. Rhodes Funeral Home.

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February 13, 1987

Harris LeBlanc

Funeral services were scheduled for 31:30 a.m. today at Wilbert Funeral Home, 
Plaquemine, for Harris J. "Harry" LeBlanc, 67, a native of Labarre and a 
resident of White Castle who died Friday at 2 a.m.

Interment was in the church mausoleum.

He was the husband of Wilma LeBlanc; father of Mrs. James (Terry) Marquart; 
Mrs. Phiilip (Ann) Amorello Jr. and Mrs. Kenneth (Helen) Hebert; and brother of 
Annette Landry of Donaldsonville, Irene Bergeron of Napoleonville, Agnes 
Landry, Josephine, Herbert and Joseph LeBlanc.

He is also survived by four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death his parents, Sabin J. and Marie Daigle LeBlanc; two 
sisters, Sophie Traigle and Clothilde Deaton; and two brothers, Elphage and 
Simon Leblanc.

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February 13, 1987

Elnora W. Lemon

Religious services are scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Beautiful Zion Baptist 
Church in Napoleonville for Elnora Williams Lemon who died Friday at 8:25 a.m.

Visitation is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal 
services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Interment is in the 
church cemetery.

She was the mother of Willie Lemon of Napoleonville, John and James Lemon of 
New Orleans, George Lemon of Avondale, Joseph Lemon of Los Angeles, Calif., and 
Rosetta Dickerson of Westwego; sister of Ethel Gustave of Los Angeles, Calif., 
Lillian Hawkins and Eldena Johnson of Napoleonville.

She is also survived by 42 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren and six great-
great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Louisa and John Williams, and 
daughter Royal Lemon.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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February 13, 1987

Charles Triche Jr.

Religious services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at St. Gerard Majella 
Catholic Church for Charles W. "Cuz" Triche Jr., 56, a native of Napoleonville 
and a resident of Baton Rouge who died Friday at 6 p.m.

Interment was in St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville.

He was the husband of Virginia Politz Triche; father of Charles W. Triche III, 
Wayne A. Triche and Gerard C. Triche, and brother of Mary Louise Gilbert, 
Lucille Lupine, Marion Daigle, Nita Jo Cavalliero and Patsy Achee, both of 
Napoleonville.

He is also survived by five grandchildren.

The family asks that donations be made to the American Heart Association or 
American Diabetes Association in lieu of flowers.

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February 14, 1987

Claiborne Boudreaux

Religious services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic 
Church, Napoleonville, for Claiborne A. Boudreaux, 88, a native of 
Napoleonville and a resident of New Orleans who died Saturday at 10:21 a.m.

Visitation is scheduled from 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Landry's 
Funeral Home in Napoleonville, with interment in the church cemetery.

He was the brother of Jeffery T. Boudreaux and Ducie Daigle.

Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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February 14, 1987

Leticia Field

Religious services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Thibodaux-Landry Funeral 
Home for Leticia Roundtree Field, 90, who died Saturday at 8:30 a.m.

Interment was In St. Joseph Cemetery.

She was the mother of Mercedes Field Durham; and sister of Mabel Roundtree.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Preston J. Field; and two brothers, 
Norman and William Roundtree

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February 14, 1987

Geneva Howard

Wake and funeral services are scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Greater Israel 
Baptist Church, Belle Rose, for Geneva Mitchell "Miss Jenny" Howard who died 
Saturday at 7:50 p.m.

Dismissal services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with 
interment in the church cemetery. Visitation is scheduled to begin after 5:30 
p.m. today.

She was the wife of Percy Howard; mother of Jean E. Julien and Evelyn Miller; 
and sister of Olivia M. Patterson and Evelyn M. Norbert.

She is also survived by one grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Corinne Lee Mitchell.

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

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February 14, 1987

James Starks

Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic 
Church in Labadieville for James Albert Starks Sr., 79, a native and resident 
of Labadieville who died Saturday at 12:30p.m.

Visitation will be at Landry Funeral Home, Labadieville, 5-10 p.m. today and 
Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time. Interment will be in the church 
cemetery.

He is survived by four sons, James Albert Starks Jr., George Starks Sr., Donald 
Starks Sr., all of Thibodaux and Ronald Starks of Labadieville; eight 
daughters, Delores S. Jones, Alice S. Keller, both of Thibodaux, Brenda Young 
of Donaldsonville, JoAnn S. Walker of New Orleans, Margarette S. Domino of 
Baton Rouge, Carolyn S. Davis, Gladys S. Keyes and Connie S. Carter all of 
Labadieville; three brothers, Norman Starks and Herman "Joe" Starks both of 
Labadieville and one sister, Florence Starks of San Francisco, Calif.

He is also survived by 22 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his wife Hazel Adams Starks; parents, Henry 
and Sidney Starks; one son, Norman Alfred Starks; two brothers Matthew and John 
Starks and one sister, Mildred Starks Aams.

Arrangements were by Landry's Funeral Home.

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February 14, 1987

Nelson Verrett

Religious services were held at 10 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 
in Cut Off for Nelson Verrett, 72, a native of Morgan City and resident of Cut 
Off, who died Saturday at 9:55 p.m.

Interment was in Port Hudson National Cemetery in Port Hudson.

He is survived by his wife, Louise Anselmi Verrett; step-sons Riley, Perry and 
Pierre Terrebonne, Jr.; brothers, Wilson, Melvin and Ira Verrett; sister, Ruby 
St. Germain; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucian and Bernadette Aucoin Verrett 
and brother, Eugene Verrett.

Arrangements were by Falgout Funeral Home.

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February 15, 1987

Charles Bell Jr.

Wake and funeral services are scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Rhodes Chapel in 
Gretna for Charles Bell Jr., who died Sunday at 3 p.m.

Dismissal services are set for noon Saturday from the chapel.  Interment is in 
No. 8 Cemetery in Gretna.

He was the father of Charles Thomas; brother of Gloria Mae and Larry Bell of 
Thibodaux, Ida Mae, Jesse Mae, Frances and Cora Lee Bell of Avondale, Equilla, 
Roy and Loretta Bell of Kenner, Betty Jean and Rosalie Bell of Napoleonville, 
and Louise and Michael Bell of Donaldsonville; and the son of Rose Bell.

He was preceded in death by his father Charles Bell Sr., sisters Jennetta, 
Lizzie and Beatrice, and brother, David.

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February 15, 1987

Angenetta Brown

Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn United Methodist 
Church in Napoleonville for Angenetta Brown, a native of Napoleonville and a 
resident of New Orleans, who died Sunday at 9:15 p.m.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today followed by Wake services at the church.  
Interment will be in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Clevin Brown Sr. of Thibodaux, Mary Louise Cunkin, 
Junious and the Rev. Earl Brown of Napoleonville, Shirley Jupiter, Merryl and 
Vernell Brown of New Orleans.  She is also survived by 32 grandchildren and 22 
great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Brown Sr.; parents, Joseph and 
Mary Tunson; daughter, Carrie Lee Brown; sister Viols Tunson; and brothers, 
Junious Tunson and Clarence Collins.

Williams and Southall of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements.

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February 15, 1987

Abraham Blanchard

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Hilary Catholic 
Church in Mathews for Abraham "Beb" Blanchard, 78, a native and resident of 
Raceland, who died Sunday at 4 a.m.

He is survived by a son, Ronald P. Blanchard; daughter, Mrs. Allen (Barbara) 
Falgout Jr.; sister, Nita Blanchard Chauvin; three grandchildren and a great-
grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Robichaux; parents, Abram and Lydia 
Falgout Blanchard; and a brother, George Blanchard.

Visitation is today from 5-10 p.m. at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and 
Tuesday from 7 a.m. to funeral time.  Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery in 
Raceland.

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February 15, 1987

Henrietta Clement

Religious services are scheduled for 9 a.m. Wednesday at Mothe Funeral Home, 
Harvey, for Henrietta B. Clement, 86, a native of Napoleonville and a resident 
of Marrero who died Sunday at 5:40 p.m.

Visitation is scheduled from 6-11 p.m. today at the funeral home, with 
interment in Immaculate Conception Cemetery.

She was the mother of Beulah C. Breaux of Napoleonville, Mercedes C. Verdun, 
Linda C. Daigle and Ruby C. Daigle; and sister of Emma B. Blanchard and Alcee 
Bourge, both of Napoleonville, Therese B. Blanchard and Amedie Bourge.

She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren and three 
great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Clement; her parents, Noemie 
Kern and Albert Bourge; one brother, Albert Bourge; and three sisters, 
Antionette B. Lauland, Manette Blanchard and Leone Bourge.

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February 15, 1987

Joseph Holmes

Dismissal services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist 
Church in Lafourche Crossing for Joseph Holmes, 73, of Thibodaux, who died 
Sunday at 7:40 p.m.

Visitation is Friday at the church from 5 p.m. until wake and funeral services 
at 8 p.m.  Interment is in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Rose Holmes of Thibodaux, the father of Alvertha Hills of 
Klotzville, Mercedes Robinson And Rose Talbot of Thibodaux, Arthur, Lawrence, 
Willie and Eddie Triggs, all of New Orleans and the brother of Clarence and 
Alice Holmes, and Clare Dorsey of Thibodaux.

He is also survived by 30 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Corrine Holmes, and 
brother, Bennie Holmes.

Arrangements are by Williams and Southall Funeral Home, Thibodaux.

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February 15, 1987

Ida Williams

Wake and funeral services are scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Virginia Baptist 
Church in Klotzville for Ida Williams, 89, who died Sunday at 3:30 p.m.

Visitation is today from 5:30 p.m. until services at the church.  Dismissal is 
at 11 a.m. Saturday.  Burial is in the church cemetery.

She was the mother of Maggie Herbert of Klotzville, and Clifton Williams, and 
sister of Enola Williams of New Orleans.  She is also survived by 22 
grandchildren, 74 great-grandchildren, and 40 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonce Williams and son, Wilfred 
Williams.

Williams and Southall Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.

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February 16, 1987

Paul H. Walker

Religious services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at Harry McKneely and Son 
Funeral Home in Ponchatoula for Paul Hayward Walker, 59, a native of 
Chatanooga, Tenn., and a resident of Ponchatoula, who died Monday.

Visitation is scheduled from 6-10 p.m. today.  Interment is in Ponchatoula 
Cemetery.

He was the father of Beverly Breaux of Des Allemands, Paula Menzer of 
Ponchatoula and Janice Ellstrott of LaPlace; brother of A.G. Walker and 
Katherine Butler of Chatanooga.

He is also survived by 4 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife Ida Mae Ramsey Walker.

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February 16, 1987

Ernest Woods Sr.

Funeral and wake services are scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Morning Star 
Baptist Church in Raceland for Ernest Woods Sr., 57, a native of Terrebonne 
Parish and a resident of Raceland, who died Monday at 4 a.m.

Dismissal services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday.  Interment is in the 
church cemetery.

He is survived by his mother, Elnora Taylor; step-mother, Lillie Woods; son, 
Ernest Woods Jr.; daughters, Fannie Calloway, Rosemary Woods, Pamela Woods and 
Sarah Gallagher; sisters, Ruth Nelson, Deborah Richard, Leona Moten, Gloria 
Banks, Cassandra Taylor, Fannie Williams, Sylvia Bibbins, Virginia Jackson, 
Lillian Woods and Annette McGee; brothers, Edward Woods, Jackson Nelson, Willie 
Taylor and Edgar Jackson; and 14 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father Thomas Woods Jr., and grandparents 
Fannie and Thomas Woods Sr.

Cager's Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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February 17, 1987

Clebert J. Daigle

Religious services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at St. Elizabeth Catholic 
Church in Paincourville for Clebert J. Daigle, 95, a native of Brusly-St. 
Martin and a resident of Grand Bayou who died Tuesday at 3:30 a.m.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

He was the father of Mrs. Sam (Irene) Paternostro of Westwego, Morris Daigle of 
Grand Bayou and Melvin Daigle of Baton rouge.

He is also survived by seven grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and a great-
great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife Euphemie Simoneaux Daigle; parents, 
Elphege and Irene Landry Daigle; daughter Maggie Albardo; brothers, Horace, 
Sidney, Felix and Charles Daigle; and two sisters, Velma Dugas and Marie 
LeBlanc.

Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville was in charge of arrangements.

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February 17, 1987

Derwood J. Ledet

Religious services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Thursday from St. Charles Catholic 
Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes for Derwood J. Ledet, 55, a native and resident of 
Pointe-aux-Chenes, who died Tuesday morning.

Visitation is scheduled at the Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station from 3-10 p.m. 
Wednesday and Thursday from 7 a.m. until funeral time.  Interment will be in 
the church cemetery.

He was the brother of Duffy and Joseph Ledet, Mrs. Dennis Champagne and Mrs. 
Cecil Roules.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. And Mrs. Shelly Ledet and a 
sister, Mrs. Walter Crochet.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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February 18, 1987

Villetter Allen

Funeral services are scheduled for 12:30 Saturday at Bell Baptist Church in 
Raceland for Villetter Allen, 95, a native and resident of Lafourche Parish, 
who died Wednesday at 3:48 a.m.

Visitation is scheduled today 5-8 p.m.  Wake services will follow at the 
church.  Burial is in Brooklyn Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thornton Allen, a sister, Mary Thomas 
and brother, Roy Thomas.

Cager's Funeral Home, Raceland, is in charge of arrangements.

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February 18, 1987

Emmanuel Young Sr.

Wake and funeral services are scheduled for 8 p.m. today at King Solomon 
Baptist Church for Emmanuel Young Sr., a native of Thibodaux and resident of 
New Orleans, who died Wednesday.

Dismissal services are scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday followed by a motorcade to 
Thibodaux.  Visitation is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Williams & 
Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux.  Interment will be in Moses Baptist Church 
Cemetery in Thibodaux.

H was the father of Emmanuel Jr., Isabella and Patricia Ann Young; and the 
brother of Mrs. Marcella Page, Eugene and Edward Young.  He is also survived by 
13 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. And Mrs. Charlie Young, and 
brothers, Griffin and Jake Young.

Arrangements are by Dorothy Lawless Funeral Home.

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February 19, 1987

Medrick Kennedy

Funeral services are scheduled at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn United Methodist 
Church in Napoleonville for Medrick "Son" Kennedy who died at 10:45 p.m. 
Thursday.

Wake services are scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Second St. John Baptist Church 
in Avondale.  A motorcade will leave Avondale at 11 a.m. Tuesday for 
Napoleonville.  Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

He was the husband of Louella Lott Kennedy and the father of Rosemary Johnson, 
Baton Rouge; Ethel P. Kennedy and Florence Penn, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Laura Jones, 
Frederick and Lawrence Kennedy, Avondale.  He was the foster father and uncle 
of Bernice Robinson, Napoleonville; Ida Mae Duvernay, Cora Lee and James Bell, 
New Orleans; and Lloyd Bell of Avondale.

He was the brother of Iceola Phoenix and Clarence Kennedy, Bridge City; Ida 
Henry and Edward Kennedy, Avondale; and Alice Harris, Marrero.  He is also 
survived by 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeff and Harriet Gray Kennedy; 
sisters, Rosemary Birden and Ethel Johnson; and brother, Curtis Kennedy.

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February 20, 1987

Evelina Vedros

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today at St. Mary Catholic Church in 
Raceland for Mrs. Evelina Vedros, 80, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of 
Raceland, who died Friday at 8:10 a.m.

Interment was in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport.

She was the mother of Ranson, Alvin and Doris Vedros, Mrs. Nelma Naquin, Mrs. 
Alice Carlos and Louise Foret.

She was the sister of Alcide, Clarence, Norris and Wilton Pierce, Leonice 
Foret, Mrs. Isoline Foret and Mrs. Amil Bourgeois.  She is also survived by 18 
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvest Vedros, and Parents, Mr. And 
Mrs. Willie Pierce.

Arrangements were by Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland.

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February 21, 1987

Oliver R. Bourg

Funeral services are scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday in the Mothe Funeral Home 
Chapel, Harvey, for Oliver R. Bourg, 83, a native of Lafourche Parish and 
resident of Marrero, who died at 1 p.m. Saturday.

Visitation is today from 6-11 p.m. at the funeral home.  Interment is in 
Westlawn Memorial Park.

He was the father of Gabriel J. Bourg, Marrero; Mrs. Doris Sledz, Houston; and 
Mrs. Dorothy Simmons of Marshall, Texas.  He was the brother of Mrs. Agatho 
Duet, Lafayette; Mrs. Kate Cochennie, Golden Meadow; Mrs. Eulalie Galiano, 
Larose, and Ivy Bourg of Cut Off.  He is also survived by eight grandchildren 
and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Estay Bourg; parents, Mr. And Mrs. 
Gabriel J. Bourg; sister, Mrs. Marie Levron; and brothers, Xavier and Elfedg 
Bourg.

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February 22, 1987

Willie Curole Sr.

Funeral services were held this morning from Sacred Heart Catholic Church in 
Cut Off for Willie Curole Sr., 74, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died 
Sunday at 1:30 a.m.

Interment was in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Gertie Plaisance Curole; son, Willie Curole Jr.; 
daughter, Mrs. Lionel (Delores) Terrebonne; brother, George Curole; sister, Ida 
Bruce; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Gloria Galliano; sisters, Winnie 
Danos, Elenora Rebstock, Ursula Loupe, Sidonia Cantrelle and Marie Engeran; and 
brothers, Gaffie, Noah and Syriaque Curole.

Arrangements were by Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano.

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February 22, 1987

Mary Martin

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor 
Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Mary Claudia Hodge Martin, 68, a native 
and resident of Golden Meadow, who died Sunday at 12:15 p.m.

Visitation is scheduled from 1 p.m. today until funeral time Tuesday at Falgout 
Funeral Home in Galliano.  Interment will be in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Manuel Adam Martin; sons, John, Roy, and James 
Martin; daughter, Mrs. Mary St. Germain; sisters, Mrs. Theodore Martin Sr., 
Mrs. Adam Boudreaux Sr. and Mrs. Duvic Lee; six grandchildren and one great-
grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. And Mrs. John Hodge; brother, 
John Hodge Jr.; and sisters, Mrs. Ellis Borne and Mrs. Lester Cheramie Sr.

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February 22, 1987

Elodie Fanguy Roussell

Funeral services are scheduled Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Hilary Catholic Church 
in Mathews for Elodie Fanguy Roussell, 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and 
resident of Raceland, who died Sunday at 8:55 a.m.

Visitation is 3-11 p.m. Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland, and 7 a.m. 
until funeral time Tuesday.  Interment is in St. Mary Cemetery, Raceland.

She is survived by her husband, Albert A. (Happy) Roussell; daughters, Mrs. 
Jenny Lee Matherne and Mrs. Dorothy Wu; brothers, Joe and Jim Fanguy; sisters, 
Mrs. Cliton Brown, Mrs. Noah Bourgeois and Mrs. Staley Duplantis; 14 
grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Fanguy.

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February 23, 1987

Nolia L. Oncale

Funeral services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt 
Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Nolia Legendre Oncale, 73, a native and 
resident of Choupic, who died Monday at 8 a.m.

Visitation is at Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home Tuesday from 3:30-10 p.m. and 
Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time.  Interment will be in the church 
cemetery.

She was the mother of Leroy and Warren Oncale and the sister of Gillis 
Legendre.  She is also survived by five grandchildren and four great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Oncale; parents, Leon and 
Gylire Trosclair Legendre; and brother, Dolese Legendre.

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February 23, 1987

Raymond Rodrigue

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic 
Church in Labadieville for Raymond "Red" Rodrigue, 76, a native of Brusly-St. 
Vincent and a resident of Labadieville, who died Monday.

Visitation is at Landry Funeral Home in Labadieville Tuesday from 5-10 p.m. and 
Wednesday from 8 a.m. until funeral time.  Interment is in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Agnes Navarre Rodrigue, and the brother of Joseph 
Rodrigue of New Orleans, Huey Rodrigue of Washington, D.C., Leo, Aldwin and 
Blanche Rodrigue of Brusly-St. Vincent.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Angela Alleman Rodrigue.

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February 23, 1987

Elizabeth Washington

Wake and funeral services are scheduled for 8 p.m. today at St. Charles Baptist 
Church, Paincourtville, for Elizabeth Washington, a native and resident of 
Paincourtville who died Monday at 8:10 p.m.

Dismissal services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with 
interment in the church cemetery.  Visitation is scheduled to begin after 5 
p.m.

She was the sister of Lizzie Pugh and Eva Alsay of Paincourtville, and Warren 
Washington of Donaldsonville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Grand and Elizabeth Washington.

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February 24, 1987

Winnifred J. Pitre

Funeral services were held today for Winnifred Joseph Pitre, 76, a native of 
Leeville and resident of Galliano, who died Tuesday at 2:55 p.m.

He was the father of Mrs. Curtis (Sylvia) Evans; brother of William Pitre, Mrs. 
Edia Ougel and Mrs. Rena Ougel.  He is also survived by five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Clarice T. Pitre; parents, Mr. And Mrs. 
Gracien Pitre; son, Albert "Pipet" Pitre; and brother, Volise Pitre.

Falgout Funeral Homes, Galliano was in charge of arrangements.

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February 25, 1987

Leoncia Gisclair

Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church 
in Galliano for, Leoncia Duet Gisclair, 83, a native of Golden Meadow and 
resident of Galliano, who died at 6:40 a.m. Wednesday.

Visitation is today from noon-10 p.m. at Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano, and 8 
a.m. until funeral time Friday.  Interment will be in Cheramie Cemetery.

She is survived by sons, Lester, Cleo and Norman Gisclair; daughters, Gertie 
Cheramie, Carrie Lou Gisclair, Audrey Adams, Edith Cheramie, Theresa McDonald 
and Linda Bruce; brothers, Edmond, Morris, Clifton and Ellis Duet; sisters, 
Nancy O'Niel, Armedia Lafont and Bertha Duet; 51 grandchildren, 58 great-
grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Gisclair; sons, Claude and 
Ivan Gisclair; and daughters Gladys Rousse and Norma Gisclair.

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February 25, 1987

Mary Rose Rodrigue

Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday from Holy Savior Catholic 
Church in Lockport for Mary Rose Welch Rodrigue, 86, a native of New Orleans 
and resident of Lockport, who died Wednesday at 12 p.m.

Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and 7 a.m. to 
funeral time Friday.  Interment will be in the church cemetery.

She is survived by sons, Valcour E. Rodrigue and John Thomas Bryant; step-sons, 
Walter, Warren and Alcide Rodrigue Jr.; daughters, Joyce Aaron, Patricia 
Bourgeois, Judith Johnson, Rosemary Clemenson and Elizabeth Kinard; step-
daughters, Edith Cunningham, Anna Mae Richoux, Ida Mae Toups and Dorothy Loupe; 
sisters, Alma Johnson and Claire Broussard; 19 grandchildren, 10 great-
grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, 27 step-grandchildren, 66 step-
great-grandchildren, and five step-great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by her husband, Alcide V. Rodrigue; parents, Patrick 
and Elizabeth McGrail Welch; step-sons, Clifton and Murphy Rodrigue; daughter, 
Mary Rose Rodrigue; and brother, Gregory Welch.

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February 25, 1987

Neva Schexnaydre

Religious services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at St. Mary Catholic Church 
in Union, for Neva Naquin Schexnaydre, 81, a native of Labadieville and 
resident of Convent, who died Wednesday at 1:10 a.m. in Donaldsonville.

Interment was to be in St. Mary Mausoleum.

She was the wife of Olide Schexnaydre; father of Adine S. Hymel, Mary Ann S. 
Champton, Collette S. Chauvin, Johnny, Paul, Galvez and Thomas Schexnaydre; 
sister of Hazel Naquin, Ethel Johnson, Joseph Naquin and the late Enola N. Rome 
and Lionel Naquin; and daughter of the late Louis John and Ondine Naquin.

She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Arrangements were by Alexander Funeral Home, Lutcher.

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February 26, 1987

Dale Bergeron

Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home, 
Raceland, for Dale Michael Bergeron, 25, a resident of Springfield, Mo., who 
died Tuesday at 6:45 p.m.

Interment was in Raceland Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

He was the son of Thomas and Dianna Daigle Conn of Raceland; and brother of 
Richard Bergeron.

He was preceded in death by one brother, David Bergeron.

Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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February 26, 1987

Eulalie Breaux

Dismissal services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Gertrude Catholic 
Church in Des Allemands for Eulalie Aucoin Breaux, 76, a native of Lockport and 
resident of Des Allemands, who died today at 6:30 a.m.

Funeral services are scheduled for 8 p.m. today with visitation from 6-10 p.m. 
at the church, and Friday from 8-10 a.m.  Interment will be in Holy Savior 
Cemetery in Lockport.

She is survived by son Bobby Breaux; daughter Betty Naquin Frickey; four 
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Breaux; parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Emile Aucoin; brothers, Philip, Fernand and Edward Aucoin; and sisters Lola 
Adams, Aline Dunn, Melee Boudreaux and Sofin Girior.

Falgout Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements.

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February 26, 1987

Maude Davis

Funeral services are scheduled at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Charles Borremeo 
Catholic Church in St. Charles for, Maude Knobloch Davis, 86, a native of 
Raceland and a resident of New Orleans, who died at 6:30 a.m. today.

Visitation is Friday from noon until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in 
Raceland.  Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland.

She is survived by brothers, Cyrus Knobloch of Port Arthur, Texas and Claude 
Knobloch of Raceland.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Avery Davis; parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Thomas Jr., and Daniel Knobloch; sisters, Agnes, Ella, Laure, Effie and Nita 
Knobloch.

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February 26, 1987

Etite F. Guidry

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic 
Church, Raceland, for Etite F. Guidry, 76, a native of Cut Off and a resident 
of Raceland who died Thursday at 10:30 p.m.

Visitation is scheduled from 4:30-11 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. until funeral 
time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland.  Interment will be in the 
church mausoleum.

He was the husband of Julia Guillot Guidry, father of Gerald Guidry, Mrs. James 
(Patsy) Zeringue and Mrs. James (Carol) Trant; and brother of Louis Guidry and 
Mrs. Jackson (Eusaline) Bruce.

He is also survived by eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clovis and Marguerite Guidry; and two 
brothers, Jules and Clovis Guidry.

Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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February 26, 1987

Lloyd Landry Sr.

Religious services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at St. John the Evangelist 
Catholic Church for Lloyd Joseph Landry Sr., 61, a native of Napoleonville and 
a resident of Plaquemine who died Thursday at 1:07 a.m.

Interment was in Grace Memorial Park.

He was the husband of Nettla L. Landry; father of Mrs. William R. (Sylvia) 
Burgess, Steve M., Larry D., Chad V. and Lloyd J. Landry Jr.; brother of Ezilda 
Mabile of Pierre Part, Dorothy Doiron, Mildred Zachary, Harriet Laite, Marie 
Enst of Napoleonville, Helen Falcon, Joyce LaCroix, Georgianna Rome of 
Donaldsonville, Milton and George Landry.

He is also survived by nine grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis Pierre and Ezilda Alleman 
Landry; and one brother, Russell Landry.

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February 26, 1987

Viola Picciola

Funeral services were scheduled for 3 p.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor 
Catholic Church, Golden Meadow, for Viola Pauline Breaux Picciola, 81, a native 
of Gheens and a resident of Golden Meadow who died Thursday at 8 p.m.

Interment was in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off.

She was the mother of Rodney Picciola and Mrs. Orleans A. (Louella) Pitre; 
foster mother of Mrs. Bobby (Joanna) Collins; and sister of Mrs. Walter (Nola) 
Barrios.

She is also survived by nine grandchildren, four foster grandchildren, 13 
great-grandchildren, six foster grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Marco Piccola; her parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Peter "Pierre" Breaux; and two sons, Joseph and Hewitt Picciola.

Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano was in charge of arrangements.

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February 26, 1987

Joseph Rodrigue

Funeral services were held this morning for Joseph "Big Daddy" Rodrigue, 65, a 
native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, who died Thursday at 12 
a.m.

Interment was in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church cemetery in 
Chackbay.

He was the brother of Mrs. Ernest Allemand and Mrs. Yves Himel.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henri and Ella Clement Rodrigue; 
brother, Clinton Rodrigue; and sisters, Mrs. Leon Ayo, Mrs. Oliver Ordoyne, 
Mrs. Noray Ordoyne and Mrs. Bridget Landry.

Landry's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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February 26, 1987

Clifton Thibodaux

Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John Catholic Church 
for Clifton Maurice Thibodaux, 72, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Belle 
Rose, who died Thursday at 8:43 p.m.

Visitation is 4:30-10 p.m. today at Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home, and Saturday 
from 8 a.m. until funeral time.  Interment is in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Rita Chenevert Thibodaux; father of Junior, Sidney, Harry 
and Nolan Thibodaux, Shirley Bourg, Eunice Gonzales, Lois Bourgeois and Vivian 
Templet; and brother of Dennis Thibodaux, Mildred Gros and Angelina Gros.  He 
is also survived by 26 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Angelina Guillot Thibodaux; 
and brothers, Edward, Edgar and Percy Thibodaux

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February 27, 1987

Verdelle Smothers

Religious services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Wesley United 
Methodist Church, Napoleonville, for Verdelle H. Smothers, 57, a native of 
Greenville S.C. and resident of Napoleonville who died Friday at 6 a.m.

Visitation is scheduled from 5-8 p.m., with wake services at 8 p.m. at the 
church.  Burial will be at the Woodlawn United Methodist Cemetery in 
Napoleonville.

She was the wife of Felton Smothers; daughter of Posie Harris Sr. of 
Greenville, S.C. and the late Eliza Harris; mother of Corinth F. Smothers and 
Anell C. Smothers, both of Napoleonville; sister of Benny, Posie Jr., Charlton, 
Elfred and Rachel Mae Harris, all of Greenville, S.C. and Elvira Harris 
McIntyre of New York.

Arrangements were by Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville.

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February 28, 1987

Bobby Daigle

Religious services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at St. Ann Catholic Church, 
Napoleonville for Bobby J. Daigle, 52, a native of Paincourtville and a 
resident of Napoleonville who died Saturday at 8 p.m.

Interment was in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Verna Borne Daigle, son of Walter and Agatha Daigle of 
Pierre Part; father of Brent, Jeff, Steven and Glenn Daigle, all of 
Napoleonville; and brother of Rives J. Daigle of White Castle and Mrs. P.J. 
(Zara) Blanchard of Pierre Part.

He is also survived by one grandchild.

Landry's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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February 28, 1987

Yolande Lefort

Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, 
Thibodaux, for Yolande Pereira Lefort, 72, a native of Raceland and a resident 
of Thibodaux who died Saturday at 3:20 p.m.

Interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery.

She was the wife of Paul W. Lefort; daughter of Mrs. Leonelle Pereira; mother 
of P.W. Lefort and Myrna Lefort Lasseigne; and sister of Abe Pereira, June 
Moore and Lois Black.

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

Falgout Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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