Obituaries of MARCH 1992; Lafourche Parish, La. Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell; July 2013 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ========================================================================== (NO NEWSPAPER DATES AVAILABLE AT TIME OF TRANSCRIPTION) ========================================================================== Mar 1, 1992 ========================================================================== PEGGY RITTER A religious service took place Wednesday at Christian Assembly Church in Schriever for Peggy Harper Ritter, 51, a native of Jonesville and resident of Schriever, who died at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Interment was in Acme Cemetery in Acme. She was the wife of Reiner Ritter; mother of Carl Brazell Jr., Vanessa Kennedy and Michelle Becnel; sister of Morris and Danny Harper. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alice Jones and Robert Harper. Thibodaux Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Mar 2, 1992 ========================================================================== ELSIE BOURG A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Elsie Chauvin Duet Bourg, 82, a native of Mathews and resident of Thibodaux who died Monday. Visitation will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Interment will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Roy Bowl; mother of Arthur J. Duet Jr. and Shirley Giroir; stepmother of Ronnie Bourg; sister of Enola Mire, Adriene Lee, Rena Matherne, Melba Hebert and Velma McNutt. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Arthur J. Duet; parents, Robert and Helena Knight Chauvin; a brother, Evans Chauvin; and a sister Lillian Chauvin. Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. ===================== WILMA GAJDA A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Raceland for Wilma Guidry Gajda, 76, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 8:57 p.m. Monday. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at the church. Interment will be in the church mausoleum. She was the mother of Teresa Robichaux; sister of Jerome Guidry, Nell Cheramie, Charlotte Friday and Ruby Arcement. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Josef Gajda; a son, John Gajda; parents, Emma Collins and Jerome Guidry; brothers, Ezra and Neal Guidry; and a sister, Hazel Pelletier. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements ===================== JAMES LACAZE A religious service took place today at First Baptist Church of Gray for James Robert LaCaze, 54, a native of Alco and resident of Schriever who died at 4:25 a.m. Monday. Interment was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the husband of Wanda Brown LaCaze of Schriever; father of Renee Duet, DeWanna Randazzo and James LaCaze Jr., all of Schriever; son of Charlene Thompson Bailey of Ferriday; brother of Melba Bowman and Kvie Bailey, both of Texas. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Dalphard LaCaze. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ===================== MARIE LEDET A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Marie Breaux Ledet, 65, native and resident of Choupic, who died at 9:30 a.m. Monday. Visitation will take place from 5-10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church cemetery. She was mother of Anthony "Tony" Ledet and Connie Ann Ledet; sister of Adley Breaux, Maggie Bourg and Adeline Bourg; grandmother of Lacey Ledet. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pierre Allen Ledet, and parents, Eddie and Emma Chiasson Breaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ===================== MAE PICKLE A religious service will be Thursday at National Funeral Home in Clarksdale, Miss., for Mae Wiltshire Pickle, 83, a native of Dublin, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:45 p.m. Monday. She was the mother of George Jr. and Thomas Pickle and Janie Cagle; sister of Charles Wiltshire Jr., Johnnie Pickle and Pauline Pugh. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Pickle; parents, Lou Ella Giffen and Charles Wiltshire; and two sisters. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Mar 3, 1992 ========================================================================== PHILIP BROCK A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Philip Rodney Brock. 51. a native of Chackbay and resident of Fredericksburg, Va., who died at 11:50 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church with a religious service at 10:45 a.m. Interment will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Susan Barker Brock; father of Michael, Jennifer and Anne Marie Brock and Sarah Henderson; son of Elsie Chiasson Brock; brother of Della, Gerald, Larry, Curtis and Louis Brock, Roberta Verdin, Marie Rome and Maria Riche. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Evariste Brock, and a brother, Charles Brock. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ozanam Inn, 843 Camp St., New Orleans, 70130. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ===================== JAMES WILLIAMS A funeral will be at 8 p.m. today at Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church in New Orleans for James Samuel "Bay" Williams, 60, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, who died at 2 a.m. Tuesday. Dismissal will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Calvery Cemetery. He was the husband of Theordore Williams of New Orleans; father of Samuel Williams of New Orleans; stepfather of Uylesses Williams of New Orleans and Wilbert Williams of California; brother of John Williams II of Thibodaux. He is also survived by two step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, John Williams Jr.; mother, Mary Jiles Williams; sisters, Jessie Joseph and Hester Williams; and a brother, Clarence Williams. ========================================================================== Mar 4, 1992 ========================================================================== BRENDA BANKS A funeral will be at 8 p.m. today at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Brenda Pike Banks, 49, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:25 a.m. Wednesday. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with Interment in the church cemetery. She was the sister of Betty Short and Joyce Norman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Purcel Banks; Aldena Fleming and Welton Pike; and her legal guardian, Elizabeth Pike. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ===================== JOHN FALCON A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for John "Billy" Falcon, 62, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, who died at 6:50 a.m. Wednesday. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Sylvia Adams Falcon; father of Cheryl Duet and Diane Smith; brother of Stephen Falcon, Emily Thibodaux, Mildred Poche, Edrye Capello, Laura Russo and Elma Schultz. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Laura Boudreaux and Philip Falcon; and brothers, Eric, Philip Jr. and Claiborne Falcon. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. ===================== FELTON JAMES A religious service will be at 8 tonight at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Felton "Hot Cat" James, 74, a native and resident of Plattenville, who died at 8 a.m. Wednesday. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 5 p.m. until funeral time today at the church. Dismissal will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday with Interment in the church cemetery. He was the father of Stella, Melvin and Calvin James, all of Houston, Louella Preston and Dinah and Dianne Douglas, all of Napoleonville, Evelyn Holloway and Irvin, Larry and Alvin James, all of Plattenville, Lois Frederick of Los Angeles, Darlene and Louis James, both of Dorseyville, Keith Douglas of Baton Rouge and Israel James of Paincourtville; brother of Carrie Mitchell of New Orleans; step-brother of Theresa Davis of Dorseyville, Mary Williams and Ruth Robinson, both of New Orleans, Stephen and Ernest James, both of Columbus, Ohio, and Anthony James of Plattenville. He is also survived by 41 grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel James. ===================== DIANA MELANCON A religious service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow for Diana Melancon, 44, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 1 a.m. Wednesday. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. Thursday until funeral time Friday at the church. Interment will be in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Victor Gabriel and Melissa Dufrene; daughter of Louise Anselme; sister of Roland, Calvin and Howard Melancon. She was preceded in death by her father, Andrew Melancon; brothers, Holman and Robert Melancon; and sisters, Alice Glynn and Elvenia Melancon. Falgout Funeral Home of Race-land is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Mar 5, 1992 ========================================================================== ROY BOURG A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Roy Bourg, 73, a native and resident to Thibodaux, who died at 3:30 a.m. Thursday. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 10 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Interment will be in St. Frances de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma. He was the father of Ronnie Bourg; stepfather of Arthur Duet and Shirley Giroir; brother of Sylvester Bourg, Helen Valicello and Clelie Stille. He was preceded in. death by his wife, Eslie Chauvin Duet Bourg; parents, Nelia Landry and Maurice Bourg; and a brother. Sidney Bourg. ===================== GEORGE JUMONVILLE A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville for George “Sing” P. Jumonville, 83, a native and resident of Plattenville, who died at 4:30 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. He was the father of George Jumonville Jr. and Judy Poche; brother of Charles Jumonville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Adams; parents, Lucille Aucoin and Edgar Jumonville; brothers, Eddie, Louis and James Jumonville. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ===================== SANDRA ROBICHAUX A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Tuesday at Saints John and Paul Catholic Church in Altoona, Iowa, for Sandra Anne Robichaux, 23, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Ankeny, Iowa, who died Thursday. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Altoona Funeral Home. Interment will be at Rising Sun Cemetery in Rising Sun, Iowa. She was the daughter of Mary and Pierre Robichaux, both of Altoona, Iowa; sister of Kathleen Robichaux of Tulsa, Okla.; granddaughter of Beatrice Robichaux of Thibodaux and Albert and Thelma Hick of Des Moines, Iowa. Altoona Funeral Home, 105 Fourth St. S.W., Altoona, Iowa, 50099, is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Mar 6, 1992 ========================================================================== WILLIE MAE FOLSE A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated this morning at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Willie Mae Walker Folse, 67, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 5:30 p.m. Friday. Interment was in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Sidney Folse; and sister of Irby and LeRoy Walker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alliet Matherne Walker; and a brother, Hubert Walker. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Mar 8, 1992 ========================================================================== CHARLES COUVILLION A funeral will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at St. George Catholic Church in Baton Rouge for Dr. Charles E. Couvillion, 43, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Starkville, Miss., who died at 2 a.m. Sunday(8 Mar 1992). Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Starkville and from 1 p.m. until funeral time Tuesday at St. George in Baton Rouge. Interment will be in Green Oak Cemetery in Baton Rouge. He was the husband of Linda Naquin Couvillion; father of Ben, Joe, Neil, Steve and Justine Couvillion, all of Starkville; son of Mrs. Claude Couvillion of Baton Rouge. He is also survived by six brothers and one sister. He was preceded in death by his father, Claude Couvillion. He was a doctor of parasitology at Mississippi State University. Welch Funeral Home in Starkville is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Mar 9, 1992 ========================================================================== MARIE BOUDREAUX A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Marie Leonard Boudreaux, 77, a native of Leeville and resident of Gramercy, who died at 5 a.m. Monday. Interment was in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the wife of Donald Boudreaux. She is also survived by one grandchild and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Thomas Valance Jr.; parents, Josephine Cheramie and Louis Leonard; brothers, Andrew, Lenes and Ederick Leonard; and a sister, Andrea Smith. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ===================== ANNIE FONSECA A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Annie Adams Fonseca, 83, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 4 p.m. Monday. Interment will be in Holy Rosary She was the mother of Roland, Nolan and Norman Fonseca; sister of Dudley and John Adams and Mrs. Nolan Bourgeois. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilton Fonseca; parents, Elmire Melancon and Alcide Adams; brothers, Alcide Jr., Dominic, Alcess and Horace Adams; sisters, Jane Barrilleaux. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ===================== MARIA SOUSA A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Maria O. Sousa, 85, a native of Azores, Portugal, and resident of Labadieville, who died at 10:45 p.m. Monday. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Antonio Martins, Julia Lacomb, Maria Santos and Gilda Perez; sister of Margarida Santos and Marianna Oliveira. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joao Martins; parents, Julia and Antonio Oliveira; two brothers and two sisters. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. ===================== EULA CHERAMIE A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday(Mar 13, 1992) at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Eula Mae LaBiche Cheramie, 61, a native of Cut Off and resident of Houma, who died at 9:30 p.m. Monday(9 Mar 1992). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Interment will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Dudley, Noel, Ricky, Alton, Ray, Perry, Gary and Larry Cheramie, Peggy Bowie and Mary Turner; sister of Raleigh and Thelma LaBiche, Clarence Bourgeois, Onita Doucet, Mary Lirette and Betty Cheramie. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jane Robertson and Leon LaBiche; a brother, Edward LaBiche; and a sister, Shirley Borne. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Mar 10, 1992 ========================================================================== LILLIAN BASSET A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Lillian E. Basset, 100, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louisiana LeBlanc and Jules L. Basset; brothers, Raoul, George, Paul and Lawrence Basset; and sisters, Nora Barlow and Yvonne Bergeron. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ===================== NETTIE STEVENS A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home for Nettie Stevens, 71, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the sister of Charles Jr., Lily Mae and Betty Stevens. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mable Webre and Charles Stevens; brothers, Earl, Jim and Mirl Stevens; and a sister, Helen Stevens. ===================== JOSEPHINE EDMOND A religious service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Greater New Fountain Baptist Church in Lockport for Josephine Edmond, 76, a. native and resident of Lockport, who died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation will be from 5 to 7:45 p.m. today at the church with funeral services at 8 p.m. Interment will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Irma Brown of Lockport; sister of Ernest Jr. and Leonard Gordon, Junior Dorsey, and Maire Jenkins, all of Donaldsonville; Cleveland Gordon of Harvey, Elva Tinguee of Los Angeles and Eva Lewis of Kenner. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Edmond; parents, Sarah Gordon and Victor Dorsey; stepfather, Ernest Gordon Sr.; brothers, Jim Gordon and Felix Dorsey. ===================== EVELYN TRUXILLO A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever for Evelyn David Truxilio, 54, a native of Raceland and resident of Gray, who died at 2 a.m. Tuesday. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Interment will be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Harold Truxillo; mother of Harold Jr. and Lynn Truxillo, both of Gray, Glen Truxillo of Marrero, Gary Truxillo of Brennen, Texas, Wayne Truxillo of Tennessee, Billy Truxillo of Houma and Raymond Truxillo of Japan; sister of Raymond and Herman David, Julia Stog and Gertrude Duffourc, all of Westwego; Clyde David of Gretna, Norman David of Thibodaux and Kathleen Martinez of Marrero. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeane Meyer and Octave David; and a brother, Joseph David. She was a member of the Bayou Writer's Club and a columnist for the Houma Daily Courier. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Mar 11, 1992 ========================================================================== VIRGINIA LESTRICK (DOD NOT GIVEN) A funeral will be at 8 p.m. today at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Virginia S. Lestrick, 103, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Marrero. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Saturday with Interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by 16 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and 30 great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Lestrick Sr., daughters, Evalina Anderson, Verlina Lestrick and Dorothy Pike; a son, Eddie Lestrick; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eusan Smith. ===================== RONALD SMEAL A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at. Chapman Funeral Home in Hurricane, W.V. for Ronald "Nino" Smeal, 55, a native of St. Albans, W.V., and resident of Raceland, who died at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Cremation will follow religious service. He was the husband of Janie Smeal; father of Ronald Jr., Jerry and Larry Smeal, Tammy Dempster and Micki Detillier; brother of Leonard and William Smeal, Muriel Brightwell and Margaret Martinez. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Beatrice Pollard and Russell Smeal. He was a member of the National Guard. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ===================== RODNEY SIGRIST A religious service took place today at Holy Family Church in Luling for Rodney Sigrist, 72, a native of New Orleans and resident of Luling, who died at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday. Interment was in St. Vincent DePaul Cemetery No. 2 in New Orleans. He was the father of Rodney Jr. and John Sigrist; brother of Theis Wellmeyer. He is also survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Ann Trauth Sigrist; parents, Mary Lee and John Sigrist. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Mar 12, 1992 ========================================================================== Lowene Badeaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Lowene Cheramie Badeaux, 73, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, who died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Hayes Jr., Rene and Rudy Badeaux and Peggy Aucoin; sister of Lyete Cheramie, Annabelle Sandras, Carrie Rigaud and Una Doughty. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hayes Badeaux; parents, Celima Gisclair and Clovis Cheramie; and a brother. C.J. Cheramie Jr. She was a member and past president of the Ladies Altar Society. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ===================== MARCEL FOURNET A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Marcel J. Fournet, 64, a native of St. Martinville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4:45 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Catherine Lee Fournet; father of Marcel Jr., David, Lillian, Anita and Ruth Fournet, Catherine Weaver, Renee Prejean and Mary Trosclair; son of Durand Fournet; brother of Margaret Beyt. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marguerite Moron Fournet; and a brother, J. Briant Fournet. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Mar 13, 1992 ========================================================================== VIRGIN NAVARRE A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Virgin Hebert Navarre, 50, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Thibodaux, who died today (13 Mar 1992). Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Eves Navarre; mother of Terry, Tracy, Tammy and Trudy Navarre; sister of Earline Adams, Mercedes Bourgeois and Anna Mae Lorio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eunice Zeringue and Noah Hebert. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ===================== ISA TRANT A religious service took place Sunday at the First Baptist Church of Lockport for Isa Barnette Trant, 75, a native of Ida and resident of Lockport, who died at 11:30 p.m. Friday. Interment was in Resurrection Memorial Mausoleum in Mathews. She was the mother of Kenneth, James and Thomas Trant; sister of Early Barnette Jr. and Violet Trant. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Harvey Trant; parents, Belle Slay and Early Barnette; sisters, Gertrude Thompson, Clara Foshee and Lona Trant. Falgout Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Mar 14, 1992 ========================================================================== ALIDA DUFRENE A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated this morning at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Alida M. Dufrene, 82, a native of Gheens and resident of Larose, who died at 8:55 a.m. Saturday. Interment was in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Dorothy Dufrene, Doris Thibodaux and Elsie Cavalier; sister of Euris and Lorena Dufrene and Winnie Pierce. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pierre Dufrene; a son, Edward Dufrene; parents, Mathilda Dufrene and Volture Matherne; a brother, Wylie Matherne; and sisters. Rita Verret. ========================================================================== Mar 15, 1992 ========================================================================== CLAUDE KNOBLOCH A religious service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles Community for Claude J. Knobloch, 88, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 11 a.m. Sunday. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He was the husband of Cecile Champagne Knobloch; father of C.J. Jr. and Cameron Knobloch and Carolyn Lorio. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Seraphine Thibodaux and Thomas Knobloch; brothers, Cyrus, Thomas Jr. and Daniel Knobloch; sisters, Agnes, Ella, Effie and Nita Knobloch and Maude Davis. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Mar 16, 1992 ========================================================================== ARLETTE TALBOT A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis for Arlette Boudreaux Talbot, 76, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Boutte, who died Monday. Friends may call after 8 a.m. Wednesday at the church. She was the wife of Sidney Talbot; mother of Joseph, Sidney Jr. and Robert Talbot, Arleen Renoudet and Joan Hymel; sister of Wilson, James, Floyd, Roy, Robert and Albert Boudreaux, Joyce Guillory and Annette Clark. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucy Gautreaux and Wilson Boudreaux; and a sister, Edith Donnaud. ========================================================================== Mar 18, 1992 ========================================================================== CELESTINE CHERAMIE A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Celestine Terrebonne Cheramie, 91, a native of Leeville and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 2:10 a.m. today(Mar 18, 1992?). Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Interment will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Nelson Cheramie; sister of Ulysses and Justilia Terrebonne. She is also survived by five grandchildren, 14 great- grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jackson Cheramie; parents, Gertrude Lafont and Amedio Terrebonne; brothers, Celestine, Justilian and Joseph Terrebonne; one grandchild and one great-grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ===================== NORA PUNCH A religious service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Nora Barrios Punch, 81, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, who died at 2:25 a.m. Wednesday. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Interment will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Norris and Harold Punch and Betty Warren; sister of Clarence and Lawrence Barrios and Laura Fremin. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odelie Punch; parents, Odille Richoux and Urbain Barrios; brothers, Ivy and Layman Barrios; and sisters, Daisy Theriot, Annie Bruce, Alexina Cantrelle and Edna Griffin. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Mar 19, 1992 ========================================================================== FLAVIA BOURG A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose for Flavia Henrietta Danos Bourg, 72, a native of Cut Off and resident of Dulac, who died at 9:55 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at the church. Interment will be in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Johnny, Jack, Percy Jr. and Thomas Bourg, Meverly Naquin and Bonnie Badeaux; sister of Elda Anselmi and Alia Champagne. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy Bourg; and parents, Henrietta Danos and Odressie Danos. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ===================== MATHILDE GAUTREAUX A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Mathilde "Mattie" Duplantis Gautreaux, 72, a resident of Schriever, who died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of James III, Robert, John and William Gautreaux. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Gautreaux Jr.; parents, Frazie Lirette and Wallace Duplantis; sisters, Earleria Metz and Carment Hearin; and brothers, Wallace and Archie Duplantis. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of America and Christ the Redeemer's Ladies Altar Society. ===================== MILDRED MEYER A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph-Co Cathedral in Thibodaux for Mildred Taylor Meyer, 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11 a.m. Thursday. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of John Meyer and Janis Lasseigne, both of Thibodaux; sister of Ethel Taylor of Carlsbad, Calif., and Marion Charron of Thibodaux. She is also survived by four grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Alonzo Meyer; parents, Cecelia Bergeron and John Taylor; brothers, Norman, Richard, Clyde, Nolan and John Taylor; and sisters, Mabel Robichaux and Myrtle Meyer. Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ===================== DANIEL HUNTER A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Daniel Vincent Hunter Sr., 74, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Cut Off, who died at 11 a.m. Thursday. He was the husband of Frances Mary Parra Hunter; father of Daniel Jr., Charles, Ann and David Hunter and Mary Picou; brother of James Hunter, Bernice Spell and Mary Tyler. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felice Abero and Robert Hunter. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ===================== RAYNARD USEY A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Raynard P. Usey Sr., a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:35 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Joyce Poche Usey; father of Raynard Usey Jr., Cheryl Oncale, Debra Clement, Charisse Usey and Angie Hotard; brother of Abel, Arlen, Chester, Donald and Ivy Usey, Shirley Blanchard, Sherry Waguespack and Patricia Thibodaux. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ausolite Thibodaux and Abel Nelson Usey. ========================================================================== Mar 20, 1992 ========================================================================== GUSTAVE LANDRY JR. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Saturday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Gustave J. Landry Jr., 90, a native and resident of Brusly St. Vincent, who died Friday. Interment was in the church cemetery. He was the father, of Ronald Landry of Napoleonville; brother of Paul Landry of Napoleonville and Louis Landry of Knotzville. He is also survived by Mrs. Albert Rivers, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Enola Allemand Landry; a son, Gustave Landry; parents, Adrienne Simoneaux and Gustave Landry; brothers, Rudolph and Claude Landry; and sisters, Ursula Dunn, Veneda Templet and Jeanne Lawes. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. ===================== ISABELLA TAYLOR A funeral took place Monday at Haven of Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago for Isabella Dorsey Taylor, 51, a native of Mathews and resident of Chicago, who died recently. She was the wife of Edward Taylor; mother of Charlene Storey and Sharlette, Carman, Edward Jr. and Everette Taylor; daughter of Willie Dorsey and Octavia Campbell. She is also survived by three sisters, six brothers and six grandchildren. C.B. Taylor Funeral Home of Chicago was in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Mar 21, 1992 ========================================================================== ALVIN HAYDEL JR. A religious service will be at p.m. Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Alvin Gerard Haydel Jr., 45, a native of St. James and resident of Thibodaux, who died March 21. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Sheila Rodrigue Haydel; father of Scott and Rebecca Haydel; son of Elizabeth Melancon Haydel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Terrebonne Capital Rescue Unit 1, P.O. Box 928, Houma, La. 70361. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Mar 22, 1992 ========================================================================== MAURICE BROU A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated today at Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling for Maurice J. "Torpedo" Brou, 65, a native of Wallace and resident of Boutte, who died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Interment was in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. He was the husband of Gertrude "Trudy" Parr Brou; father of Mary Tregle, Lisa Haley and Nicole Brou; brother of Francois and Edward Brou, Cecile Mongrue, Jeanne Caillet, Sister Marguerite Brou and Sister Jane Frances Brou. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Helene Fontaine and F.J. Brou; and a sister, Marie LeDow. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ===================== CEOLA JONES A wake and at will be at 8 p.m. today at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Ceola Robinson Jones, 67, a resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4:45 a.m. Sunday. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Thursday with Interment in the church cemetery. She was mother of Irvin, Calvin, Robert, Jerry and Gerald Jones and Gail Mack; sister of Cecile Rushing and Louise Hampton and Eddie and Cleveland Robinson. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Jones; parents, Mollie Skipper and Arthur Robinson Sr.; four children, one sister and six brothers. Robottom Mortuary in Reserve is in charge of arrangements. ===================== MAJORIE SIMMONS A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Marjorie E. Simmons, 69, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died 4:15 p.m. Sunday. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at the church. Interment will be in St. Anne Cemetery. She was the sister of A.N. Simmons Jr., Norma Bergeron and Billie Toups, all of Napoleonville, Edrye Dolese of Thibodaux and Lucille Alleman of Baton Rouge. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.N. Simmons; and brothers, Jewell, Clyde and Robert Simmons. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Mar 23, 1992 ========================================================================== MAURICE SOLET A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated today at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac for Maurice James "Jimmy" Solet, 59, a native and resident of Dulac, who died at 3:35 a.m. Monday. Interment was in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Laura Mae Billiot Solet of Dulac; father of Calvin, Ernest and Danny Solet, all of Dulac, Maurice Solet of Delcambre, Dave Solet, of Houma and Carolyn Ponder of Smackover, Ark.; brother of Mary Verdin, Juanita Solet, Margaret Elexie, Mary Ann Parfait, Mary Creppel and Theresa Billiot. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Paul Solet; parents, Ophelia Wilson and Enest Solet; brothers, Ivy and Acklen Solet; and sisters, Gertie Manual and Rita Solet. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ===================== WOODROW WILLIAMS Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at South Lafourche Baptist Church in Galliano for Woodrow J. Williams Sr., 69, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 4:30 p.m. Monday. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to midnight today and from 7 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at the church. Interment will be in Williams Cemetery in Golden Meadow. He was the father of Woodrow Williams Jr. and Charlotte Callais; brother of Harold, Andrew and Mable Williams, Esther Terrebonne, Mary Cheramie and Anna Mae Bilyeu. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Williams; parents, Glenda Dufrene and Eddie Williams; and brothers, Edward, Lawrence and Irby. Williams. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Mar 24, 1992 ========================================================================== GENE BAGALA A religious service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano for Gene Bagala, 51, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, who died at 4 a.m. Tuesday. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. He was the husband of Patricia Griffin Bagala; father of Reggie and Mary Bagala; brother of Waynon and Ruddy Bagala. He was preceded in death by his parents Mabel and Joe Bagala. He was a member of Lafourche Masonic Lodge No. 427. Donations may be made to the Charles Gene Bagala Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 8, Cut Off. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ===================== CLIFFORD DEROCHE A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Clifford Joseph Deroche, 66, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2:50 a.m. Tuesday. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Bridget Cemetery in Schriever. He was the father of Clifford, Willis, Eldred and Harold Deroche, all of Thibodaux, Michael Deroche of Chackbay, Jessie Deroche of Labadieville, and Virginia Adams of Waveland, Miss. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Raymond Deroche; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Deroche; and a sister, Virginia Deroche. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ===================== TRACY HOWARD A funeral will be at 8 p.m. today at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Tracy Chisley Howard, 17, who died at 10 p.m. Tuesday. Viewing will be after 5 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, with Interment in the church cemetery. He was the son of Beverly and Wilbert Howard of Raceland; brother of Stacey, Catina and Indiodah Howard; grandson of Edna and Warren Chilsey and Jake Howard. He was preceded in death by grandmothers, Olivia Murray and Viola Howard. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ===================== WALTER SMOTHERS A religious service will be at 8 p.m. today at Bright Morning Star First Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Walter Smothers, 87, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 8:10 a.m. Tuesday. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 5 p.m. until funeral time today at the church. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Friday with burial in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Elnora P. Smothers; and brother of Earline Truehill. He was preceded in death by his parents, Katie and Phillip Smothers; a sister, Vanella Smothers; and a brother, Clarence Smothers. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Mar 25, 1992 ========================================================================== CLEVELAND BELLANGER A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland for Cleveland M. Bellanger, 83, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, who died Wednesday. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Interment will be in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was the husband of Elise Badeaux Bellanger; father of Shirley Folse; and brother of Amy Orgeron. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Margarite Naquin and Adam Bellanger, brothers, Arthur and Evans Bellanger; and sisters, Elvire Orgeron, Douce Duet, Febulla Bellanger, Emeline Blanchard and Julia Ledet. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ===================== ROY NEWCHURCH A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Roy Newchurch, 74, a native and resident of Paincourtville, who died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Interment will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Lena LeBlanc Newchurch; brother of Valburge, Mildred, Philip, John Jr. and Robert Newchurch. He was preceded in death by parents, Elda Comeaux and John Newchurch; a brother, Henry Newchurch; and a sister, Mae Dupuis. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ===================== GERALD MOLAISON A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Gerald Joseph "Mr. Mo" Molaison, 47, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation will be from 6 to 1 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Landry' Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Gale Aucoin Molaison; father of Sarah Jared and Jeremy Molaison; brother of Allen Jr. and Leroy Molaison and Cheryl Oubre. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alma Guillot and Allen Molaison. He was an employee of Main Iron Works, Inc. and a former teacher at E.D. White High School. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ===================== LUKE SEVIN A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma for Luke August Sevin Sr., 83, a native of Mathews and resident of Houma, who died at 5:51 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Interment will be in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma. He was the husband of Antonia Arabie Sevin; father of Luke Jr. and Donald Sevin, Mabel Robichaux, Elsie Boudreaux, Shirley Bergeron, Eunice Portier, Margaret Talbot and Elaine Use. He is also survived by 28 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a son, Luke Sevin; parents, Cecile Arceneaux and August Sevin; brothers, Abel, Sidney, Claude and Ferdinand Sevin; and sisters, Winnie Marcel and Edna and Daisy Sevin. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ===================== CARRIE TARDO A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Carrie Pitre Tardo, 88, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Wednesday. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Interment will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Bobby and Nick Tardo, Patsy Theriot and Anita Rome. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dominic Tardo; sons, Dominic Jr. and Lester Tardo; and parents, Agatha and Arthur Pitre. ========================================================================== Mar 26, 1992 ========================================================================== AURETIA BILLIOT A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Auretia Mobley Billiot, 73, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 2:56 p.m. Thursday. Interment was in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Florence, Rosalie, Patty, Gayle, Whitney, Raymond and Kelvin Billiot and Laura Matherne. She is also survived by 44 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edison Billiot; sons, Jerry and Gary Billiot; daughters, Isabelle Billiot; mother, Cecile Mobley; a brother, Paul Mobley; a sister, Ernestine Mobley; and eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Mar 27, 1992 ========================================================================== WILLIAM BINNINGS A religious service took place Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home for William Sharp "Bill" Binnings Sr., 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2:15 p.m. Friday. Interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Sally Hoffman Binnings; father of William Binnings Jr. of Houston, Earl II and Todd Binnings, both of Thibodaux, Marie Binnings of New Orleans and Melissa Binnings of Mandeville. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marie Rateau and Earl Binnings. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to National Rifle Association, 1600 Rhode Island Ave. NW. Washington. Thibodaux Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Mar 28, 1992 ========================================================================== CLEORE CHIASSON A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Cleore J. Chiasson, 68, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died Saturday. Interment was in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Thelma Lester Chiasson; father of Roy, Donald and Robert Chiasson, Carol Louque and Doris Lassere; brother of Paul and Clarence Chiasson, Vivian Naquin, Therese Carter and Mary Eshols. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Irene Gauthreaux; and parents Justine Duet and Theophile Chiasson. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ===================== DAVE KNOCKUM A religious service will be at 8 p.m. today at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose for Dave Knockum, 78, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 6 p.m. Saturday. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home and from 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband Of Irma Jones Knockum; father of Shirley, Paul, Dave Jr., Brad and Jasper Knockum, Ethel Starks, Emelda Smith, Sylvia Barnes and Sandra Buggage, all of New Orleans, Craig and Lona Knockum and Maryetta Nelson, all of Napoleonville and Vary Knockum of Houston; brother of Ruby Amos of Belle Rose. He is also survived by 36 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pricilla and Joseph Knockum; brothers, Chris and White Knockum; and a sister, Gladys Mitchell. ========================================================================== Mar 29, 1992 ========================================================================== EARL BAPTISTE A religious service will be at 8 p.m. Friday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Earl "Chicken" Baptiste, 62, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home and from 5 p.m. until funeral time Friday at the church. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday with Interment in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Deborah Smith Baptiste; father of Georgetta Keyes, Alfreda Green, Ramona Smith and Wayne Haughton. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Smith; and parents, Leona and Sylvester Baptiste. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================== Mar 30, 1992 ========================================================================== INEZ ADAMS A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Inez C. Adams, 65, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 4:45 p.m. Monday. Interment will be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Theodore Adams; mother of Ronald and Robby Adams; sister of Nelson Callais, Julian Toups, Alma Bourgeois, Ourella Danos, Theresa Danos and Justilian Charpentier. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alice Eymard and Placide Callais; brothers, Gillis and Kleo Callais; and sisters, Sarah Esponge and Ena Callais. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ===================== infant GAUTREAUX A graveside service took place held Wednesday at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano for the unnamed infant son of Jodie Toups and Byron Gautreaux. The infant died at 4:08 p.m. Monday. Interment was in Cheramie Cemetery. He was the grandson of Doris and Medric Gautreaux and Vida and George Toups. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. ==========================================================================