Obituaries of SEPTEMBER 1987, Daily Comet Newspaper, Lafourche Parish, La. NOTE: The obituaries below may not be a complete listing for the date Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Unless otherwise noted, this file was derived from publications of the Terrebonne Genealogical Society. TGS has granted permission to re-format and publish this data on Genweb Archives. The TGS file was derived from sources as noted above Last modified: 12 Oct 2009 ================================================== ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ============================================================================= NOTE: The date of publication for each record was not available. The date of death has been used to order the file. =========================================================================== September 1, 1987 Hugh Carrick Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at the Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Hugh Isaac "Red" Carrick, 77, a native of Montrose, Iowa, and resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 9.15 p.m. Tuesday. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Gray. He was the father of David Carrick of Mount Pleasant, Iowa; and stepfather of Mrs. Gary (Jeri) Sinclair of Gonzales, Mrs. Sidney (Ruth) Eglosf of Alabama and Mrs. Patrick (Judy) Braud of Houma. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eloise Olivier Carrick; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Carrick; stepdaughter, Mrs. Joseph (Mary) Angelle; four brothers and one sister. =============================== September 1, 1987 Telemaque Cheramie Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Telemaque "Marco" Cheramie Sr., 83, a native of Leeville and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 6:52 a.m. Tuesday. Visitation is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until Funeral time Thursday at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Mabel Guilbeau Cheramie; father of T.J. Cheramie Jr. and Mrs. Easton (Mildred) Pitre; and brother of Thomas Cheramie of Paradis, Mrs. Bob (Melva) Mayet, Mrs. Roselus (Esperance) Martin, Mrs. Bill (Pearl) Poche and Mrs. Joe (Beatrice) Boyer. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruger and Lucia Callais Cheramie; daughter, Sally Cheramie; brothers, Bruger Jr., Hubert, Rudolph and Morris Cheramie; and sisters, Mrs. Marion Gregoire and Mrs. Yvonne Rebstock. Arrangements are by Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland. =============================== September 1, 1987 Morris Dennis Funeral services are scheduled for noon Thursday at Mount Calvery Baptist Church, St. James, for Morris Dennis, a resident of St. James. Visitation is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. today at the church. Wake services are scheduled for 8 p.m. today at the church with interment in the church cemetery He was the brother of Austin Sr., Edgar and Rev. Alvin Dennis, St. James, and Fannie D. Watts. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ovide and Fannie Jones Dennis; brothers, Ovide Dennis Jr. and Landry Dennis Sr.; and sisters, Sedonia Dennis, Gerdie Gipson, Louise Lewis, and Beatrice Harris. Arrangements were by Earl Baloney and Sons Funeral Home. =============================== September 1, 1987 Omer Hidalgo Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Omer J. Hidalgo, 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died today. Visitation is scheduled for 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until Funeral time Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Nora Esteve Hidalgo; and brother of Mrs. John (Jeanne) Fields. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Philomene Gauthreaux Hidalgo; sister, Nela Guillot; and brothers, Klebert, Gustave and John Hidalgo. =============================== September 1, 1987 Floreine Jacob Funeral services were scheduled at 2:30 p.m. today at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Baton Rouge for Floreine "Shing" Dicharry Jacob, 68, a native of Vacherie and resident of Baton Rouge, who died at 11 p.m. Tuesday. Burial was to be in Rahenhorst Garden of Memories, Baton Rouge She was the mother of Carolyn J. Harper, Patricia J. Nugent, Flo J. LeBlanc, Gwen Jacob and Brenda J. Cain; and sister of Marjorie D. Martin, Geraldine D. Remondet, Dorothy Guidry, Elaine Tramonte, Merlyn, Gerald, Lloyd, Carey, Ralph, Donald and Roy Dicharry She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Jacob; son, Daryl Jacob; parents, Benjamin and Felice Dicharry; and brothers, Allen and Benjamin Dicharry. Arrangements were by Welsh Funeral Home, Baton Rouge. =============================== September 1, 1987 Agnes Rogers Funeral services are scheduled at 1 p.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Agnes Matherne Rogers, 75, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, who died at 5 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. today until funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano Interment will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Agnes Adams, Irene Dantin, Jane Billiot, Patsy Plaisance, Nancy Danos, Mary Lou Stanislaus and Roy Rogers; and sister of Emelda Ledet, Inez Chouest, Louis, Irvy and Anthony Matherne. She is also survived by 40 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donisa Rogers; parents, Valrie and Daisy Rogers Matherne; daughter, Winnferd Rogers; and brothers, Irvin, Early, Forrest and Joe Matherne. =============================== September 1, 1987 Edison Terrebonne Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Galliano for Edison "Dood" Terrebonne, 73, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday Visitation is scheduled from noon today until funeral tune Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Interment will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Elise Lafont Terrebonne; father of Dallas Terrebonne, Mary Ann Matherne, Merlyn Foret and Betty Lou Savoie; and brother of Evest Terrebonne, Lena Duet, Odette Pace and Beatrice Autin. He is also survived 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren He was preceded in death by his first wife, Laura Bouzigard Terrebonne; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ulysses Terrebonne; brothers, Dolton, Lorris and Chester Terrebonne; and sister Ulyssis Terrebonne. =========================================================================== September 2, 1987 Gustave Arcement Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Gustave H. Arcement, 75, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 3:15 a.m. today. Visitation is scheduled for 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home, Labadieville. Interment will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Gertie Talbot Arcement; father of Mrs. Robert (Dolores) Aucoin of Gretna and Ethel Fremin of Houma; and brother of Letitia Weber and Aline Andras. He is also survived by four grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, August and Cecile Thibodeaux Arcement; three brothers and two sisters. =========================================================================== September 3, 1987 Nolan Johnson Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel, Houma, for Nolan Johnson, 67, a native of Thibodaux, who died Wednesday. Visitation is scheduled for 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Thibodaux. He was brother of Genevia Williams, Houma, Doretha and Juanita Johnson, Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Octavia and Joseph Johnson; and a brother, Roland Johnson Sr. Arrangements were by Gertrude Geddes-Terrebonne Funeral Home, Houma. =============================== September 3, 1987 Elmo Breaux Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, St. Charles, for Elmo Joseph Breaux, 81, a native and resident of St. Charles, who died at 7:14 p.m. Thursday. Visitation has been scheduled from 5-11 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland. Interment is in St. Joseph Cemetery, Thibodaux. He was the husband of Bridget Guillot Breaux; father of Calvin, Leroy and Lionel Breaux, Mrs. Warren (Rosemary) LeBlanc and Mrs. David (John) Brassette; and brother of Clinton, Milton, Francis, Alvin and Wiley Breaux, Maime Robichaux, Odette Pitre and Margurite Rousso. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Ezell Hebert Breaux. Arrangements by Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland. =============================== September 3, 1987 Mercedes Clement Religious services were held Saturday at Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home for Mercedes Clement, 67, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of New Orleans who died Thursday at 2 a.m. Interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the sister of James Clement of New Orleans. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Azelie Adams Clement; and one brother, Leonard Clement. Landry's Funeral was in charge of arrangements. =============================== September 3, 1987 Lena Garner Funeral services were held Saturday at Alexander Funeral Home, Norco, for Lena "Grandma Lena" Becnel Garner, 68, a native of Vacherie and a resident of Montz, who died Thursday at 10:06 p.m. Interment was in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She was mother of Carl Andry Jr. and Betty Faucheux; and sister of Mrs. Dallas (Linda) Newsome, Mrs. Don (Anna) Leverson and David Becnel Jr. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Carl Andry; and by her second husband, Jesse Garner. =========================================================================== September 4, 1987 Annie Clement Funeral services were held Saturday at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, Arabi, for Annie Albert Clement, 87, a native of Labadieville and a resident of Arabi who died Friday at 6:50 a.m. Interment was Greenwood Cemetery. She was the mother of Earl C. Clement and Pearl C. Hannan. She was also survived by five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fernand S. Clement; and her parents, Theresa Thibodeaux and August Albert. =============================== September 4, 1987 Michael Folse Religious services were held Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Vacherie, for Michael John Folse, 1 month, who died Friday at 4 a.m. Interment was in the church cemetery. He was the son of Rodney and Ellen Becnel Folse of Vacherie; brother of Adam Folse of Vacherie; grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Folse and Mr. and Mrs. Onezime Becnel; great-grandson of Dorothy Granier, Elodie Becnel, Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Folse and Ermanga Becnel and great-great grandson of Estelle Falgoust. Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville was in charge of arrangements. =============================== September 4, 1987 Doris Porche Funeral services were held Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Raceland, for Doris Robichaux Porche, 54, a native and resident of Raceland who died Friday at 9:15 p.m. Interment was in the church mausoleum. She was the wife of Horace Porche; daughter of Wilton Robichaux; and mother of Rayne Porche and Mrs. Carrol (Lisa) Martin. She is also survived by two grandchildren and one step-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her mother, Essie Freeman Robichaux; and one sister, Daisy Mae Ledet. Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland was in charge of arrangements. =============================== September 4, 1987 Eunice Terracina Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at St. John Catholic Church for Eunice Trosclair Terracina, 77, a native of Chackbay and a resident of Thibodaux who died Friday at 5:30 p.m. Interment was in St. John Cemetery. She was the mother of Mrs. Isadore (Maisie) Rodrigue, Mrs. Wilfred (Gertrude) Foret, Mrs. Charles (Mary) Breaux, Mrs. Lonnie (Elmiter) Albert, Carroll, Harold, Charles and Leo Terracina; and sister of Mrs. Wickington (Anita) Mars. She is also survived by 30 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Terracina; her parents, Francois and Elmire Robinson Trosclair; and three brothers, Fred, Dolien and Dozelien Trosclair. Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. =============================== September 4, 1987 Nathan Thornton Sr. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today at St. Phillip Catholic Church in Vacherie for Nathan "Moody" Thornton Sr., who died Friday at 8:40 p.m. Interment was in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Rosella LeBlanc Thornton; father of Nathan J. Thornton Jr.; and brother of Mary Elizabeth Johnson. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth and Anthony Thornton. Arrangements were by Duplain W. Rhodes Funeral Home, New Orleans. =========================================================================== September 5, 1987 David Klibert Religious services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Hubert Catholic Church, Garyville, for David Klibert, 87, a native of Vacherie and a resident of Garyville who died Saturday at 9 p.m. Visitation is scheduled for 6-10 p.m. today and 8-9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Millet Funeral Home in Reserve. Interment will be in St. Peter Cemetery. He was the husband of Armantine Oubre Klibert; and mother [father]of Mrs. Garland (Dorothy) Roussel, Mrs. John (Betty) Naquin, Harold and Lloyd Klibert. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Allen Klibert; three brothers, Alcee, Neil and Fred Klibert, and two sisters, Sinodie Kilbert and Adelie Falgoust. =============================== September 5, 1987 Horace Matherne Funeral services were held Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Raceland, for Horace "B.B." Matherne, 56, a native of Houma and a resident of Raceland Who died Saturday at 1:40 p.m. Interment was in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Marie Theriot Matherne; father of Sharon Mary Hebert and brother of Rita Folse, Houston, Elson and Johnny Mitchell Matherne. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Matherne and Lelia Blanchard Matherne; and one brother, Gustave Matherne. Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland was in charge of arrangements. =========================================================================== September 6, 1987 Elmer Griffin Funeral services were held Tuesday in Westwego for Elmer J. Griffin Sr., 88, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Westwego, who died Sunday. Interment was in Westlawn Cemetery. He was the father of Elmer Griffin Jr., Anna Mae Camardelle, Beverly Hernandez and Thelma Olano; brother of Edison and Abel Griffin, Maude Vedros, Nora Chiasson, Jane Schmill and Julia Knight. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. =========================================================================== September 7, 1987 Howell Cheramie Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, Golden Meadow, for Howell Octave Cheramie, 61, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Golden Meadow who died Monday at 2:08 a.m. Visitation is scheduled for 4-11 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He is survived one daughter, Betty Creppel, four brothers, three sisters, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leontine Lombas Cheramie; His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Cheramie, and four brothers. Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano is in charge of arrangements =============================== September 7, 1987 Raymond J. Gravois Sr. Funeral services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Vacherie, for Raymond Joseph Gravois, 58, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 8:15 p.m. Monday. Visitation is scheduled for 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Olga Kliebert Gravois; father of Raymond Gravois Jr. and Mrs. Huey (Priscilla) Landry, and brother of Francis, Philip, Edwin and Allen Gravois, Mildred Webre, Lydia Labat, Virginia Laiche and Ann Granier. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Effie Steib Gravois. =============================== September 7, 1987 Laura Lopez Funeral services have been scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday at Mothe Funeral Home, Harvey, for Laura "Lucy" Hebert Lopez, 85, a native of Assumption Parish and a resident of Harvey, who died at 8a.m. Monday. Visitation is scheduled for 6-11 p.m. today at the funeral home. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park. She was mother of Mrs. R.J. (Bernice) Murphy, Mrs. Hayes (Ruth) Lepine and Charles Cambre. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee A. Lopez; parents, Alphonsine Ponson and Emile Hebert; a son, Charles I. Lopez; sisters, Mrs. Armance Guillot, Mrs. Edna Martinez, Miss Cora Hebert, Mrs. Ozamine Marquette, Mrs. Alice Bourg, Mrs. Delia Hymel and Mrs. Julia Cardon, and brothers Pierre, Sidney, John and Walter Hebert. Arrangements were by Mother Funeral Home, Harvey. =============================== September 7, 1987 Annie White Funeral services are scheduled at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home Chapel, Thibodaux, for Annie Hadon White, a native of Amite and resident of Thibodaux, who died Monday at 4:30 a.m. Visitation is scheduled for 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home. Burial is in First Baptist Cemetery, Thibodaux. She was the wife of Zeno D. While; and mother of Alice Lemoine Doskey, Linda Martin and Annette Faye. She is also survived by-seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Virginia Nunz. She was a member of Eastern Star Chapter No. 229, Thibodaux. Arrangements are by Landry's Funeral Home, Thibodaux. =========================================================================== September 8, 1987 Edwina Pierce Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Edwina Lucille Savoie Pierce, 62, a native of Larose and resident of Cut off, who died Tuesday at 5:15 p.m. Visitation is scheduled from noon until 11 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Interment will be in the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Annie Breaux Savoie; mother of Charlene Plaisance, Judy Naquin, Rudy and Nessie Pierce; and sister of Edna Ledet, Alma Pertuit, Velma Adams, Edmond, Albert, Sidney, Nolan, Shelton and Norman Savoie. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nessie J. Pierce; and father, Edmond J. Savoie. =============================== September 8, 1987 Marguerite Torres Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Westside Funeral Home, Marrero, for Marguerite Becnel Torres, a native of Vacherie and a resident Westwego, who died Tuesday at 11:15 a.m. Interment was in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery. She was wife of John A. Torres; mother of Antoine, Thomas, and Francis Torres, Rita Breaux, Anne Malik, Agnes LeBlanc, Nellie LeGrende; and sister of Stanisias Harris, Felix Becnel, Felicine Reulet and Gertrude Becnel. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin Becnel Sr. and Felicie Stein Becnel; a son, Joseph Torres; brothers, Aristilde, Theolene and Benjamn Becnel Jr., and sister, Yolanda Becnel. =============================== September 8, 1987 Ethel Williams Funeral services have been scheduled for 8 p.m. tonight at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Paincourtville, for Ethel Lawless Williams, 85, a native and resident of Paincourtville, who died at 1 a.m. Tuesday. Dismissal services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Visitation begins at 6 p.m. today at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Alton, Lowney and Lawrence Nicholas, Alvin, Wesley, Lilie Bee, Celenia Johnson, Mercedes Reynolds, Percy, Herbert and Albert Williams; and sister of Vidella Ayraud, Percy Lawless and Shelby Thomas. She is also survived by 39 grandchildren and 51 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Williams; children, Margaret, Alfred and Freddie Williams; and brothers, Edward Yates and Alvin Lawless. Arrangements were by Williams and Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville. =============================== September 8, 1987 Wilfred Lemon Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville for Wilfred Lemon, 41, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Sarasota, Fla., who died Sept. 8. Visitation will be today from 8-10 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bright Morning Star Baptist Cemetery, Napoleonville. He was the husband of Gloria Lemon; and brother of Ernestine Daggs, Lillie and Paul Lemon of Napoleonville, Mandy Ovide and Ann Dupaty of Belle Rose, Delton Lemon of Hahnville, Lawrence Lemon of Monroe, Frank Lemon of Rockville, Ill. and Clarence and Larry Lemon of Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude and Lawrence Lemon Sr. =========================================================================== September 9, 1987 Gertrude Gautreaux Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church, Labadieville, for Gertrude C. Gautreaux, 70, a native if Labadieville and a resident of Thibodaux who died Wednesday at 2 p.m. Visitation is scheduled from 7 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Interment will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Mrs. Richard (Jo Ann) Ledet; sister of Clifford Gautreaux, Grace Gervais and Mrs. Raymond (Isabelle) Benoit. She also is survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alcee and Elphida Gautreaux; and two brothers, Alcee Jr. and Thomas Gautreaux. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================================== September 10, 1987 Ulysses Aupied Funeral services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Leitz Eagan Funeral Home, New Orleans, for Ulysses Joseph Aupied Sr., 81, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of New Orleans, who died Thursday. He was the husband of Esther Crifasi Aupied; father of Ulysses Aupied Jr. and Frances Aupied Roppolo; and brother of Mrs. Ann Aupied Richard, Mrs. Ruby Aupied Martin, Mrs. Beatrice Aupied Thihodeaux, Mrs. Bertha Aupied Seile and Mrs. Anna Aupied Ricou. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers and sisters. Arrangements were by Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, New Orleans. =============================== September 10, 1987 Marc Bruce Funeral services are scheduled at 2 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Marc Matt Joseph Bruce, 66, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 6:35 a.m. Thursday. Interment was to be in Cheramie Cemetery, Galliano. He was the father of Geraldine Duet, Gloria Peltier, Barbara Gautreaux and Leroy Bruce; brother of Leonia Callais, Emma Adams, Velma Eymard, Berna Lee, Gladys Adams, Julia and Vin Bruce. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise D. Bruce; parents, Levy and Delphine Cheramie Bruce; sister, Nettie Plaisance; and brother, Herman Bruce. Arrangements were by Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano. =============================== September 10, 1987 John Rodrigue Funeral services were scheduled for 11 am. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Larose, for John "Ed" Edward Rodrigue, 63, a native and resident of Larose who died Thursday at 9:35 a.m. in Galliano. Interment was in the church cemetery. He was the husband Evida Guidry Rodrigue; father of Ronald Rodrigue of Cut Off, Melvin Rodrigue of Larose and Carolyn Rueh of Lafayette; and brother of Mrs. George (Mae) Guidry, Mrs. Norman (Irene) Richoux, Ecton, Smith, Sid, Richard and C.J. Rodrigue. He also is survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Augustine and Regina Savoie Rodrigue; and one sister, Armance Adams. Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano was in charge of arrangements =========================================================================== September 11, 1987 Lillie Knight Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Lillie Marie Knight, 70, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, who died at 6:45 p.m. Friday. Burial was in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by three nieces and four nephews She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Alice Himel Knight; brother, Peter J. Knight; and sisters, Marie K. Hebert and Alice K. Foret. =============================== September 11, 1987 Joyce Landry Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Joyce Tucker Landry, 60, a native and resident of Schriever, who died at 3:30 a.m. today. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Thibodaux. She was the wife of James C. Landry; mother of Bobbie Joan Stone; and sister of Ethel Toups, Molly Theriot and Charles Tucker. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, C.B. and Charlotte Trahant Tucker. Arrangements were by Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home, Thibodaux. =========================================================================== September 12, 1987 Lillian Barrilleaux Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church for Lillian Leray Barrilleaux, 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died Saturday at 9:06 p.m. Interment was to be in St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the mother of Mrs. Joseph (Ethel) Himel, Goldie Legendre, Mrs. Fernand (Marlene) Folse, Mrs. Barry (Mona) Williams, Huey, Carroll, Gerald, John Patrick, Julian, Stephen and Vernon Barrilleaux; and sister of Mabel Culotta. She is also survived by 37 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Anthony Barrilleaux; her parents, Julien Alexandre Leray and Philomene Guillot Leray; two daughters, Joyce and Theresa Barrilleaux; and two brothers, Wilbert and Robert Leray. Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements =============================== September 12, 1987 Frank Lococo Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at United Memorial Methodist Church, Mathews, for Frank Francis Lococo, 72, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Lockport who died Saturday at 5 a.m. Interment was in Metairie Cemetery. He was the husband of Jean McKaughan Lococo; stepfather of Emert McKaughan of Nashoba, Okla., Shirley Porche of Bayou Blue and Tonda Boudre of Lockport; and brother of Rosalie Kernan, Vincent, Riego Sal and William Louis Lococo, all of New Orleans, Vito Lococo and Marie Detillier ol Lockport. He is also survived by nine step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Castainzo T. and Julia Lima Lococo; and one brother, Alfred Lococo. Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland was in charge of arrangmcnts. =============================== September 12, 1987 Melvin J. Rome Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 am Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Vacherie, for Melvin J. Rome, 69, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died Saturday. Visitation is scheduled for 8-10 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Interment will be in Our Lady of Peace Mausoleum. He was the husband of Josephine Ockman Rome; father of Claire Rome Perque, Vacherie, and Johnny Errol Rome, Thibodaux; and brother of Florian Rome, Harvey, and Ophelia Oubre, Vacherie. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Alexander Funeral Home, Lutcher. =========================================================================== September 13, 1987 Inez Chouest Funeral services were scheduled al 3:30 p.m. today al Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Inez Matherne Chouest, 65, a native of Larose and resident of Marrero, who died at 11 p.m. Sunday. Interment was to be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Rema M. Chouest; mother of Harold, Troy and Keith Chouest; stepmother of Lois Toups; and sister of Emelda Ledet, Louis, Ivy and Anthony Matherne. She is also survived by six grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Valrie Matherne; sister, Agnes Rogers; and brothers, Irvin, Forrest and Early Matherne. Arrangements were by Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano. =============================== September 13, 1987 Rebecca Gage Funeral services are scheduled at noon Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Rebecca "Sister" Frye Gage, 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died Sunday at 3 p.m. Wake services are scheduled at 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Visitation is from 5 p.m. Friday until funeral time Saturday. Interment is in the church cemetery. She was the mother of John Gage Jr. and Sonia Barber; and sister of Joseph Frye of Thibodaux and Edward Frye of New Orleans. She is also survived by nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Gage Sr.; parents, Thomas and Cecila Hawkins Frye; son, Andrew Gage; sister, Beatrice Cheathem; and six brothers, Sidney, Roland, Raymond, Alvin, Oliver and Junius Frye. Arrangements are by Williams and Southall Funeral Home. Thibodaux. =============================== September 13, 1987 Michael Gaiennie Funeral services are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Landry's Funeral Home, Labadieville, for Michael Robert Gaiennie, 82, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Houma who died Sunday at 7:30 a.m. Religious services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for 5-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at the funeral home. He was the husband of Mary Mire Gaiennie; father of Sandy Gaiennie; brother of Frank Gaiennie and Blanche Massey. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Juanita Alberti Gaiennie; two brothers, Louis R. Gaiennie Jr. and Thomas Gaiennie; and two sisters, Cecile Brunet- and Cora Barron. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================== September 13, 1987 Dewey J. Griffin Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Leitz Eagan Funeral Home, New Orleans, for Dewey J. Griffin, 57, a native of Lockport and a resident of New Orleans, who died at 11:40 p.m. Sunday. Visitation is scheduled from 6-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment is in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He was the husband of Shirley Gomez Griffin; father of Michael Emile Griffin and Patricia Ann Gonzales. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louise Hebert and Emile Joseph Griffin; and brother, Clifton Joseph Griffin. Donations to The Heart Association or The American Cancer Society preferred in lieu of flowers. Arrangements were by Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home. =============================== September 13, 1987 Jeanette Williams Wake services have been scheduled for 8 p.m. Sunday at St Augustine Catholic Church, Klotzville, for Jeanette Williams, 92, a native and resident of Klotzville, who died at 10:45 a.m. Sept. 13. Religious services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at the church. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to wake time Sunday at the church. Interment is in the church cemetery. She is survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Williams; sisters, Raehel Myles and Florence Lovinee; and brothers, Walter, Sonny and Thomas Lovinee. =========================================================================== September 14, 1987 Mae Gautreau Funeral services were scheduled at 2:30 p.m. today at St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church in Baton Rouge for Mae Martin Gautreau, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Baton Rouge, who died Monday at 3:30 a.m. Burial was to be in Greenoaks Memorial Park Cemetery, Baton Rouge. She was the mother of Mrs. Rodney (Ann) Petty. She is also survived by five grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. Paul J. Gautreau. Arrangements were by Welsh Funeral Home, Baton Rouge. =============================== September 14, 1987 Onesie Hebert Funeral services were scheduled at 2 p.m. today at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Bayou Pigeon for Onesie Hue Hebert, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Bayou Pigeon, who died Monday at 7:50 p.m. Burial was to be in St. Joseph the Worker Cemetery, Pierre Part. She was the mother of Wilbert Hebert of Pierre Part, Anite Gaudet, Anise, Nellie and Gilbert Hebert of Bayou Pigeon; and sister of Marie Crochet and Frozine Berthelot of Pierre Part, Gilbert, Albert and Ozeme Hue of Thibodaux. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emile J. Hebert; parents, Emile and Odelia Templet Hue; and sisters, Adele Cedatol, Eva Fromentol and Elise Blanchard. Arrangements were by Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine. =============================== September 14, 1987 Lurenza Lewis Wake and funeral services have been scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Willing Worker Baptist Church, New Orleans, for Lurenza Lewis, 86, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of New Orleans, who died Monday at 1 p.m. Dismissal services are scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Interment is in Providence Memorial Cemetery. She was the wife of Karl Lewis; and foster mother of Walter Clay. Arrangements by Dorothy Lawless Mortuary, New Orleans. =============================== September 14, 1987 Eustache Pitre Funeral services were scheduled for 9 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cut Off, for Eustache Benoit Pitre, 83, a native of Cut Off and a resident of Lockport, who died at 4:14 a.m. Monday. Interment was in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Cut Off. He was the husband of Bridget Chaisson Pitre; father of Whitney Pitre and Wilma P. Pitre; brother of Martha Bourgeois; and step-brother of Elbe and Harold Pitre and Vanita Gilcrest. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife by first marriage, Marie Lefort Pitre; and step-sister, Helena Gilcrest. Arrangements were by Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano. =========================================================================== September 15, 1987 Paul Dufrene Jr. Funeral services are scheduled at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis Assisi Catholic Church in New Orleans for Paul Joseph Dufrene Jr., 75, a native of Lockport and resident of New Orleans, who died Tuesday at 1:50 a.m. Visitation is scheduled for 6-10 p.m. today at Joseph Laughlin Funeral Home in New Orleans. Burial will be in St. Vincent Cemetery. He was the husband of Rita Faucheaux Dufrene; and father of Dennis P. Dufrene. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael J. Dufrene; sister, Cecile Grapuso; and brothers, Maurice and Alton Dufrene. =============================== September 15, 1987 Irvin Holmes Wake services have been scheduled for 8 p.m. today at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Klotzville, for Irvin Holmes, 82, a native and resident of Klotzville, who died at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday. Religious services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at the Church. Visitation is from 5 p.m. until wake time at the church. Interment is in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Clara Holmes, Klotzville; father of Bernice Williams, Annabelle Buggage, Anna Brown, Vivian and Doretha James, Herbert, Warren, Varris and Vernon Holmes. He is also survived by 35 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents, Martha and Benny Holmes; daughter, Joann Adams; son Alfred Holmes; two sisters and four brothers. Arrangements are by Williams and Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville. =============================== September 15, 1987 Yeansenn Kraemer Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer for Yeansenn J. Kraemer, 70, a native and resident of Kraemer, who died Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. Visitation is scheduled for 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. He was the father of Audrey Scioneaux, Constance, Helen, Nelson and Leo Kraemer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgiana Constant Kraemer; and daughter, Leah Kraemer. Arrangements are by Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home, Thibodaux. =============================== September 15, 1987 Winnie Lirette Funeral services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday in the Chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, Harvey, for Winnie Gros Lirette, 80, a native of Labadieville and a resident of Westwego, who died at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation is scheduled for 7-10 p.m. today at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Philomena Cemetery, Labadieville. She was the wife of Albert Lirette; and sister of Mrs. Bernadette Morvant, Mrs. Felicia Elmare. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alice Gautreaux and Austillien Gros; sisters, Mrs. Mathilde Himel, Mrs. Judith Walraven, Mrs. Lucille Lewis and Mrs. Elzie Ardoyne; and brothers, Austillien, August and Bennie Gros. =========================================================================== September 16, 1987 Georgia Davis Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday at The Word and The Way Baptist Church near Tickfaw for Georgia Wagner Davis, 66, a native of Little River and resident of Albany, who died, Wednesday. Visitation is scheduled from 6 p.m. today until funeral time Friday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Clarence Davis of Albany; mother of Mrs Ralph (Joyce) Lagarde and Leroy Davis of Larose, Albert Davis of Independence and Fredde Ray Davis of Albany; and sister of Beatrice Watts and Lucile Blount of Albany. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Arrangements are by Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond. =============================== September 16, 1987 Florence Trahan Funeral services are scheduled al II a.m. Friday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Florence Landry Trahan, 87, a native and resident of Paincourtville, who died Wednesday at 3:15 p.m. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Interment will in the church cemetery She was the sister of Julie Comeaux of Paincourtville, Lucy Laurent of Baton Rouge and Ami Bergeron of New Orleans. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ulyssee Trahan; parents, Laurent and Juliene Hebert Landry; and brothers, Benoit, Grenobe, Leon and Felix Landry. Arrangements are by Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville =========================================================================== September 17, 1987 Oleda Carmouche Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Kelone Cemetery in Marksville for Oleda "Gro" "Joe" Carmouche, a native of Egg Bend and resident of New Orleans, who died Thursday at 3:30 a.m. He was the husband of Clemence Boudreaux; father of Ashton Carmouche, Edmae Arceneaux and Carrie Lee Seelson; and brother of Moore Carmouche and Lena Lemoine. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Urbin and Ella Brown Carmouche; brothers, Walter John Adelas, Kirby and Sidney Carmouche; and sisters, Clonise Bonnette, Darlice Juneau, Armande Toups, Effie Dauzat and Vergie Carmouche. Arrangements were by Jacob Schoon and Son Funeral Home, New Orleans. =============================== September 17, 1987 Olive Koscher Religious services are scheduled, for 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral, Thibodaux, for Olive Knobloch Koscher, 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died Thursday at 4:05 p.m. Visitation is scheduled 5-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the wife of Howard C. Koscher, mother of Barbara Gene "Ko Ko" Koscher and Kathleen Koscher Marchand; and sister of Albert "P Putt" Knobloch, Evelyn Knobloch and Florence Folse. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Olivia Thibodeaux Knobloch, and four brothers, Eddie, Gene, Lester and Paul Knobloch. Thibodaux Landry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================================================================== September 18, 1987 Jack Naquin Sr. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today at the Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Jack Anthony Naquin Sr., 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Friday at 2 p.m. Interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Joyce Filce Naquin; father of Justin Naquin of Lafayette, Jody, Jason, Jarrod and Jack Naquin Jr. of Thibodaux, and brother of Sister Mary Lucy O'Carm, Mrs. Julius (Hazel) Arceneaux, Mrs. Moise (Elaine) Naquin, Mrs. Carl (Peanut) Bourgeois, Francis "Bozo", Gibbons "Babe" and Aubrey Naquin. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Pauline Legendre Naquin; brother, Lionel Naquin Sr., and sisters, Audrey and Rita Naquin. He was a member of the Thibodaux Fire Department, Protector Fire Co. No. 2, American Legion, and Disabled Veterans. =========================================================================== September 19, 1987 Irene Lefort Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Irene Eymard Lefort, 51, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, who died Saturday at 10:19 a.m. Interment was in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Edward Lefort Jr.; daughter of Nativitas Felarise Eymard; mother of Bonnie Ronnie and Mrs. David (Connie) Doran; and sister of Kate Ledet, Janis Bland, Gail Gisclair, Hilton, Collin, Junius, Roger, Norris, Jervis, Bobby and Aubrey Eymard. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Emar Eymard; son, Jamie Lefort; daughter, Laurie Lefort; and sister, Bernice Doucet. Arrangements were by Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano. =============================== September 19, 1987 Laurie Lefort Funeral services were to be held at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Laurie Ann Lefort, 21, a native of Raceland and resident of Cut Off, who died Saturday at 9:08 a.m. Interment was to be in the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Edward Lefort Jr.; sister of Ronnie Lefort and Mrs. David (Connie) Doran; and granddaughter of Nativitas Eymard and Felicia Lefort. She was preceded in death by her mother, Irene Eymard Lefort; brother, Jamie Lefort; and grandfathers, Emar Eymard and Edward Lefort Sr. Arrangements were by Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano. =============================== September 19, 1987 Jewell Wiggins Funeral services were scheduled at 2:30 p.m. today at South Lafourche Baptist Church in Galliano for Jewell Wilson Wiggins, 71, a native of Coushatta and resident of Cut Off, who died Saturday al 10:30 p.m. Interment was to be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Annie Gisclair Wiggins; father of Daniel Ray Wiggins, Mrs. Don (Sybil) Vickers, Mrs. Wallace (Robbie) Arceneaux Jr., Mrs. James (Judy) Ledet, Mrs. Robby (Belinda) Doyle, Mrs. Gary (Linda) Orgeron, Mrs. Tillman (Kathern) Terrebonne and Mrs. Earl (Christine) Duet; step-father of Jeris Rodrigue and Mrs. John (Geraldine) Chism; and brother of Johnny, Curtis, Grover and Thermon Wiggins. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, four step- grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Clyde Wiggins; and a sister, Zepha Hardin. Arrangements were by Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano. =========================================================================== September 20, 1987 Joseph Arcement Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Violet for Joseph Peter Arcement, 80, a native of Labadieville and resident of St. Bernard Parish, who died Sunday. Visitation will be today 6-10 p.m. at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, New Orleans. Interment will be in St. Bernard Memorial Garden. He was the father of Peggy Schifano and Larry Arcement; and brother of Tillie Doming and Grace Oddo. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Ory Arcement; sons, Jerry and Carroll Arcement; sisters, Pauline Martinez, Adele Gros and Althea Hebert; brothers, Henry, Etienne, Antoine and Albert Arcement Jr.; and parents, Albert and Grace Folse Arcement =============================== September 20, 1987 Denny Wiggins Jr. Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Denny Dan Wiggins Jr., 19, a native of Mississippi and resident of Napoleonville, who died Sunday at 7:30 a.m. Visitation is scheduled today for 4-10 p.m. and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home, Labadieville. Interment will be in the church cemetery. He was the son of Denny D. Wiggins Sr. and Patsy Barlow Wiggins; and brother of Laura W. Thibodeaux and Patricia W. Calender. =========================================================================== September 21, 1987 Daniel Brown Funeral services will be in Crestview, Fla. for Daniel Houston Brown, 51, a resident of Des Allemands, who died Monday at 4:30 p.m. He was the husband of Patricia Etheridge Brown; father of Danny Ray and Donny Jay Brown; son of Annie Burney Cogburn; brother of Thomas H.E. Brown, Johnnie G. Brown and Jimmie R. Brown; and half-brother of Cathy Jane Mixion. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, John Henry Brown. Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, is in charge of the arrangements. =============================== September 21, 1987 Theo Callais Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Theo "Payee" Antoine Callais, 69, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died Monday at 2 a.m. Interment was in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Edna Crosby Callais; son of Ulysses and Leah Vizier Callais; father of Joyce Rousse and Cindy Lefort; and brother of Clovisia Cheramie, Anna Curole and Elrita Callais. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ulysses Callais Jr. Arrangements were by Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano. =============================== September 21, 1987 Barry DuBois Funeral services were scheduled at 1 p.m. today at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church in Gonzales for Barry P. DuBois, 23, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Galvez who died Monday at 8:25 p.m. Burial was in Hope Haven Cemetery, Gonzales. He was the husband of Sabrina Landry DuBois; son of Ernest and Endora DuBois of Gonzales; and brother of Mrs. Pat (Rebecca) Alise and Mrs. Todd (Jada) Peterson, both of Gonzales. Welch Funeral Home, Gonzales, was in charge of the arrangements. =============================== September 21, 1987 Samuel Gray Dismissal services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at the Mount Zion Baptist Church, Raceland, for Samuel Verret Gray Sr., 64, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Raceland, who died at 11:42 a.m. Monday. Wake and funeral services have been scheduled for 8 p.m. today at the church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Interment is in Sunlight Baptist Church Cemetery, Gheens. He was the husband of Elva Davis Gray; father of Ethel G. Woods, Louella G. Blackledge, Lora Ann G. Jenkins, Samuel Jr., Louis, Stanley, Johnny, Thomas and Cornell Gray; step-son of Clarence Gray Sr.; brother of Melvina G. Lawson, Fannie V. Lofton, Helen V. Washington, Eleanor, Cleveland and Roy Verret. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sara Gray and Willie Verret; sister, Louise G. Jones; and brother, Joseph Verret. Cager's Funeral Home, Raceland, is in charge of the arrangements. =============================== September 21, 1987 Norma Hymel Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paulina for Norma Jean Borne Hymel, 73, a native of Wallace and resident of Lutcher, who died Monday at 9:15 a.m. Interment was in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Carol H. LeCompte and Jewel Hymel; and sister of Noemie Berthelot of LaPlace, Celima Millet, Albert and Maurice Borne of Gramercy. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Octave and Rosa Schexnayder Borne; and brothers, Noe, Nemour, Norman and Nolan Borne. She was a member of the St. James Parish Advisory Council, St. James Council on Aging and Catholic Daughters of America. Alexander Funeral Home, Lutcher, was in charge of the arrangements. =============================== September 21, 1987 Lilah Ilgenfritz Graveside services have been scheduled for noon Wednesday at Lakelawn Cemetery Chapel, New Orleans, for Lilah Schwing Ilgenfritz, 78, who died Monday. Interment is in Lakelawn Cemetery. She was the mother of Burr Ilgenfritz III, New Orleans, Mrs. Richard F. Tullous Jr., Thibodaux, Mrs. Warren C. West Jr., Shreveport and Mrs. Gary Murphree, Houston. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband. Burr Ilgenfritz. Arrangements by Landry's Funeral Home, Thibodaux. =========================================================================== September 22, 1987 Eveline Bergeron Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, Des Allemands, for Eveline Matherne Benoit, 91, a native and resident of Des Allemands who died Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. Interment was in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Ethel B. Ploger, and sister of Ourlie Duhea and Theresa Dufrene. She is also survived by four grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Bergeron; parents, Eloy and Emma Hebert Matherne, son, James Bergeron; sisters, Virginia Cortez, Alice Matherne, Pauline Kosher and Louise Gaubert; and brothers, Hypolite, Roger, Aremise, Alcide, Ben and Eddie Matherne. Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, was in charge of the arrangements. =============================== September 22, 1987 Fadias Foret Funeral services were scheduled for 1 p.m at the Sehoen Funeral Home Chapel, Covington, for Fadias Phillip Foret, 64, a native of Raceland and a resident of Mandeville, who died at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday. Interment was in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. He was the husband of Dianne Signorino Foret; father of Mickey Foret, Miami, Cathy Phenis, Mandeville, and Jimmy Foret, Covington; step-father of Kristi Moore, Steven and Paula Thompson, Covington; brother of Alvin and Paul Foret, Harahan, Josephine Outain and Rosie Foret, New Orleans, and Marie Bartolo, Harvey. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. =============================== September 22, 1987 Notilia LeBlanc Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Notilia Gautreaux LeBlanc, 91, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose, who died Tuesday at 8:20 a.m. Interment was in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Mrs. Noah (Rena) Hebert, Alex, Fred and lrvin LeBlanc, and sister of Mrs. Louis (Helen) Gautreaux, Mrs. Numa (Vi) Jeandron, Mrs. Felix (Wilma) Kuntz, Eddie and Eunice Gautreaux. She is also survived by 12 granchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Octave J. LeBlanc Sr.; parents, Emile and Felecia Plaisance Gautreaux; son, Octave "Johnny" LeBlanc Jr.; daughter, Mrs. Ernest (Jane) Comeaux Sr.; sister, Mrs. Paul (Tia) BeIanger Sr.; brothers, Sylvester and Abel Gautreaux; two grandchildren and [end of obit in newspaper]. =============================== September 22, 1987 Milton Naquin III Funeral services are scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, Houma, for Milton Hedoren Naquin III., 40, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 4:10 a.m. Tuesday. Visitation is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home, Houma. Interment is in St. Francis De Sales No. 1 Cemetery, Houma. He was the father of Milton H. Naquin IV; son of Milton and Margaret Liner Naquin Jr., Houma; brother of Raymond Naquin, Chauvin, Norman, Vernon, James and Tommy Naquin, Houma, Mrs. Robert (Geraldine) Benoit, Chackbay, and Mrs. Tim (Alberta) Rome, Jeanerette. He was preceded in death by his wife, Autumn Gail Mitchel; and brother, Felton Roy Naquin. =========================================================================== September 23, 1987 Monty Cortez Sr. Funeral services are scheduled at 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer for Monty L. Cortez Sr., 38, a native and resident of Kraemer, who died Wednesday at 12:31 p.m. Visitation is 3 p.m. until midnight today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the church. Interment is in the church cemetery. He was the father of Monty Cortez Jr.; son of Janette Mahler Cortez; and brother of Genevieve Larose, Gloria Ordoyne, Hilary and Paul Cortez. He was preceded in death by his father, Eursin Cortez; and brother, Jimmy Cortez. Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =============================== September 23, 1987 Nelson Cortez Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Morgan City, for Nelson Joseph Cortez, 74, a native of Kraemer and a resident of Morgan City, who died at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday. Interment was in Morgan City Cemetery. He was the husband of Dorothy Breaux Cortez; father of Nelson B. Cortez and Mrs. Corbett (Madge) Comeaux, Morgan City, and Mrs. J. H. (Ray) Written, Bayou Vista; brother of Elmarine Falgout, Dot Granier, Lawrence, Leonce, Anthony, Percy, Phillip and Calais Cortez, Kraemer; step-brother of Elnora Boudreaux, Berwick, Mary Michel, Sandra Leonard, Clifton and Ambrose Chassion, Morgan City. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Elodie Cortez, step- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ellise Chassion; brother, Nickolas Cortez; and sister, Corine Ordoyne. Twin City Funeral Home, Morgan City, is in charge of the arrangements. =============================== September 23, 1987 Zachary Foret Private graveside services are planned at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland for Zachary Michael Foret, the day-old son of Barry and Tana Blanchard Foret, who died Wednesday at 4 a.m. He was the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Hudson Foret and the Rev. and Mrs. Edward J. Blanchard. Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, is in charge of the arrangements. =============================== September 23, 1987 Linton Sassoni Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Linton Joseph Sassoni, 62, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died Wednesday at 10:13 p.m. Interment was in Cheramie Cemetery, Galliano. He was the husband of Wilma Naquin Sassoni; father of Gloria Dean Kiger, Linda Gaudet, Vincent, Kenneth and Linton Sassoni Jr.; and brother of Dolores Gisclair, Rose Marie and John Sassoni. He is also survived by four grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Armentine Crosby Sassoni; brother, Julian Sassoni; and sisters, Marie Lee and Antoinette Guidry. Arrangements were by Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano =========================================================================== September 24, 1987 Leonce Dugas Funeral services are scheduled at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Thibodaux Landry Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Leonce P. "Black" Dugas Sr., 91, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Thursday at 12:45 p.m. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at the funeral home. Interment is m St Joseph Cemetery, Thibodaux He was the father of Ralph and Leonce Dugas Jr. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Bourgeois Dugas; sons, Roland and Jerry Dugas; daughter, Gloria Legendre; five brothers and a sister. Arrangements are by Landry's Funeral Home, Thibodaux. =============================== September 24, 1987 Wilton Hebert Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Wilton Joseph Hebert, 69, a native of St. Charles Parish and resident of Thibodaux, who died Thursday at 7:15 a. m. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Thibodaux Landry Funeral Home in Thibodaux Interment is in the church cemetery He was the husband of Hazel Stevens Hebert; father of Gerald Hebert. Mrs. Morris (Mary Ann) Benoit, Mrs. Stephen (Patricia) Naquin, Mrs. Clement (Brenda) Boudreaux, Mrs. Paul (Karen) Bouterie and Mrs. Malvin (Peggy) Ordoyne; and brother of Mrs. Lester (Myrtle) Fremin, Mrs. Hubert (Thelma) Richard, Whitney and Harold Hebert. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 15 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvain and Corrine Brown Hebert; a sister, Ethel Usey; and brothers, Roland, Raymond, George, Lester, Calvin, Morris and Raoul Hebert. He was a member of Protector Fire Co. No 2 and the American Legion. =============================== September 24, 1987 Curtis Ordoyne Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Curtis Joseph Ordoyne, 65, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died today at 5:10 a.m. Visitation is today from 5-10 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until funeral time at Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Interment is in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Laura Tauzin Ordoyne; father of Sandra Morvant, Reed Ordoyne and Linda Becker, and brother of Lillian Perez, Sidney and Norma Ordoyne. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Valerie Thibodaux Ordoyne; brother, Norman Ordoyne; and sisters, Verna Tabor and Lavinia Hebert. =============================== September 24, 1987 Nora Orgeron Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Nora Thibodaux Orgeron, 74, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, who died Thursday at 6:15 a.m. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and 7 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home, Lockport. Interment is in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Norman Orgeron; mother of Mrs. Earl (Doris) Gass, Mrs. Johnnie (Rowena) Dugan, Mrs. James (Evelyn) Adams, Irvin "Coon" and Joseph "Lulu" Orgeron; and sister of Essay Thibodaux Sr. and Mrs. Nolan (Bessie) Ordoyne. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Irma Rogire Thibodaux; brother, Edward Thibodaux Sr.; sisters, Mrs. Adam (Alexandra) Knight, Mrs. Jean (Lillian) Robichaux, Mrs. Herbert (Ella Mae) Guidry, Mrs. Esnair (Lorinda) Orgeron Sr. and Mrs. Lillier (Alexina) Adams; and one grandson. =========================================================================== September 25, 1987 Ivory Condall Funeral services are scheduled al 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in New Orleans for Ivory Joseph Condall, 70, a native of Napoleonville and resident of New Orleans, who died Friday. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today at Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home in New Orleans. Interment is in Mount Olivet Cemetery, New Orleans. He was the husband of Delta Richards Condall He was preceded in death by his sisters, Augustine and Lillian Condall; and brothers, Albert, James, Herman and Harry Condall. =========================================================================== September 26, 1987 Allen Molaison Sr. Funeral services were scheduled for 9:45 a.m. today at Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home, Thibodaux, for Allen Molaison Sr., 66, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. A Mass of Christian Burial was scheduled for 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral. Interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery, Thibodaux. He was father of Mrs. Cheryl Oubre, Leroy, Gerald, and Allen Molaison Jr.; brother of Albert and J.A. Molaison, Mrs. Beulah Talbort, Mrs. Vitale (Ophelia) Ledet and Mrs. E.L. (Ora) Webb. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Guillot Molaison; parents, Albert and Lucille Michel Molaison; and sister, Levie Prejean. Landry Funeral Home, Thibodaux, was in charge of the arrangements. =============================== September 26, 1987 Vivian Perez Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Vivian Marie Ordoyne Perez, 78, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, who died Saturday at 10:42 p.m. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Landry Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Interment is in St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the mother of Leroy John Perez; and sister of Roy Ordoyne and Mae Bordes. She is also survived by one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie P. Perez; parents, Valmont and Emma Thibodaux Ordoyne; and brothers, Walter "Spot" and Clement "Boo" Ordoyne. =============================== September 26, 1987 Duffy Rivere Funeral services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ascension Catholic Church in Donaldsonville for Duffy J. Rivere, 69, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Donaldsonville, who died Saturday at 2 p.m. Visitation is 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville. Burial is in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Eugenia Montecino Rivere; father of Kathy Greene, Bridgette Bradford, Linda, Michael and Brian Rivere, all of Thibodaux, Mary Schaff of Belle Rose, Rita Schexnayder of St James, Genie Mabile of Pierre Part, Debbie Richard of White Castle, Richard Rivere of Centerville, Robert Rivere of Donaldsonville and Duffy Rivere Jr. of Denham Springs; and brother of Marie Landry, Doycie Falcon, Milda Mistretta, Anna Mae Smith, Ernest and Lynn Rivere. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Camille and Rita Perero Rivere; and brother, Leonard Rivere. =========================================================================== September 27, 1987 Scuddy Caillouet Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home Chapel, Thibodaux, for Scuddy Felix Caillouet, 71, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:15 a.m. Sunday. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment is in St Joseph Cemetery, Thibodaux. He was the husband of Jeanne Callahan Caillouet; and father of Larry, Terry and Faye Caillouet, Mrs. Corey (Bonnie) Granier, Connie C. Lagarde, Mrs. Freddie (Janis) Adams, all of Thibodaux, Leonard Caillouet, Napoleonville, Mrs. Harry (Betty) Louque, St. Amant, Mrs. Tim (Judy) Falgout, Lakeland, Fl., Mrs. William (Brenda) Singletary, Albany, Ga., and Mrs. Leonard (Grace) Strehle, Marrero. Thibodaux-Landry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =============================== September 27, 1987 Leonard Melancon Funeral services are scheduled at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. James Catholic Church in St. James for Leonard Melancon, 81, a native and resident of Welcome, who died Sunday at 12:20 p.m. Visitation is 7-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral lime Tuesday at the church. Interment is in Ascension Mausoleum. He was the husband of Marie Zeringue Melancon; father of Mrs. E.J. (Betty) Alleman and Mrs. Paul (Evelie) Scioneaux of Welcome; and brother of Mrs. Roland (Mae) Waguespack of Vacherie, Mrs. Claude (Mary) Gravois of St. James, Mrs. Henry (Emily) Gravois of Port Allen, Elmer of New Orleans, Mark of Chicago, Ill., Luke and Paul Melancon of Welcome. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanislaus and Emilie Shauffe Melancon; sisters, Mabel Melancon and Etta Constance; and brother, Theodore Melancon. He was postmaster at Welcome for 36 years. Donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred. Arrangements are by Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville. =============================== September 27, 1987 Bella Savoie Funeral services are scheduled at 10:30 a.m. at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Bella Marie Savoie, 93, a native of Bourg and resident of Des Allemands, who died Sunday at 4 a.m. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at the church. Interment is in the church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Emma Hotard Savoie; brothers, Edwin, Duncan and Gaston Savoie; and sister, Stella Moore. Arrangements are by Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland. =========================================================================== September 28, 1987 Frank Smith Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, Golden Meadow, for Frank Lamar Smith, 72, a native of Laurel, Miss, and a resident of Galliano who died Monday at 9:13 p.m. Visitation is scheduled 3-11 p.m. today and 7 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Interment will be in the church mausoleum. He was the husband of Eva Adams Smith; and father of Elaine Courtney, Kenneth and Smokey Smith. He also is survived by 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith; four brothers, Hugh, Grady, Tom and Joff Smith; and three sisters, Georgia Summerall, Robin Daley and Colleen Thurn. Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. =========================================================================== September 29, 1987 Nelson Baudoin Funeral services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at Joseph Laughlin Funeral Home, New Orleans, for Nelson J. Baudoin, who died Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. Visitation is scheduled 6-10 p.m. today at the funeral home. Interment is in the Garden of Memory Cemetery. He was the father of Sharon Baudoin, Joseph, Kenneth and Nelson Baudoin; and brother of Marguerite Benoit and Louise Baudoin Perez, both of Thibodaux. He was also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Stadler Baudoin, sisters, Lucille and Anna Mae Baudoin; and brothers, Cliff, Junius and Henry Baudoin. Joseph Laughlin Funeral Home, New Orleans, is in charge of the arrangements. =============================== September 29, 1987 James Frickey Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Mothe Funeral Home, Harvey, for James Moses "Jimmy" Frickey, 59, a native of Des Allemands and a resident of New Orleans, who died at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday. Interment was in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery. He was the husband of Marie Ledet Frickey; father of Mrs. Barbara Breaux, Jimmy Frickey and Mrs. Marilyn Rome; son of Mrs. Rene Plaisance Frickey; and brother of Simon, Wilbert and Coral Frickey, Mrs. Elma Rogers, Mrs. Elise Kenney, Mrs. Geraldine Hamilton and Mrs. Carolyn O'Neal. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Frickey; and a brother, Ivy Frickey. Mothe Funeral Home, Harvey, was in charge of the arrangements. =========================================================================== September 30, 1987 Oville Boudreaux Funeral services are scheduled Saturday (time unavailable) at Holy Savior Catholic Church Lockport, for Oville Joseph Boudreaux, 64, a native and resident of Lockport who died Wednesday at 5:40 p.m. Visitation is 6-11 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Interment will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Bernice Adams Boudreaux; father of Edward Boudreaux, and Elaine B Domange; and brother of Dora Mae Griffin, Mary Jane Cook, Annie Rose Pennison, Jimmy, Clarence and Roland Boudreaux. He also is survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Blaise and Alice Leblanc Boudreaux; and one brother, Johnny Boudreaux. Falgout Funeral Home in Lock port is in charge of the arrangements. =============================== September 30, 1987 Felix Gauthreaux Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Napoleonville, for Felix Gauthreaux Sr., 77, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died al 5:45 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation is scheduled from 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Landry's Funeral Home, Napoleonville. Interment is in the church cemetery. He was the father of Toddy, Russell, Lynn "Sam", and Felix "Phil" Gauthreaux Jr., Elaine Edens, Marian "Buck" Ballard and Brenda Aucoin; and brother of Marie, Harry P., Leo, Albert "T.J." and Henry Gauthreaux. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Mae Navarre Gauthreaux; parents Alcee and Elvina Gauthreaux; and brothers, Louis and Alcee Gauthreaux. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =============================== September 30, 1987 Byron Schaubhut Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, Des Allemands, for Byron James Schaubhut, 34, a native of Port Sulphur and a resident of Des Allemands who died Wednesday at 5:02 p.m. Interment was in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Susan Aizen Schaubhut; son of Mr. and Mrs. James Schaubhut; father of Aaron, Jeanie, and Phoebe Schaubhut; and brother of Patricia Naquin and Pamela Plaisance. Falgout Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. =============================== September 30, 1987 Polly Thibodeaux Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Polly Ann Prestenback Thibodeaux, 20, a native of Zachery and a resident of Raceland who died Wednesday at 7 a.m. Visitation is 4-11 p.m. today and 7:30 a.m. until funeral time Friday al Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Interment will be in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. She was the wife of Steve Thibodeaux; mother of Cole Steven Thibodeaux and Shontelle Marie Thibodeaux; daughter of Roland J. Prestenback and Berthile Schmill Potter; and sister of Roland J. Prestenback Jr. and Gail P. Abadie. Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. ===========================================================================