Obituaries of JANUARY 1998 Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. NOTE: THE OBITUARIES BELOW MAY NOT BE A COMPLETE LISTING FOR THE MONTH. Submitted by: As listed with each Obit Source: It is likely that 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 with each record Last modified: 10 May 2007 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** (no newspaper dates were available at time of transcription) The files below may not be complete for any given date. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Whitless Adams Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Whitless Dominic Adams Jr., 81, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Lockport, who died at 5:30 a.m. Jan. 1, 1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and 8 to 10 am. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport Burial will be at the St. Charles Cemetery in the St. Charles Community. He was the father of Whitless Adams III and Cedric Adams, Cynthia Patrick, and Sandra Garth. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Nora Guidroz Adams; parents, Whitless Adams Sr. and Eunice Bourgeois Adams; and a sister, Audabelle Falgout. He was a World War II Navy veteran and received a purple heart He was a member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post No. 3665 of Raceland, American Legion Post No. 349 of Raceland and a member of DAV. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bobby Duet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Bobby Wilfred Duet 54, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, who died at 9:38 a.m. Jan. 1,1998. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at the Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Marliss Rita Lombas Duet; son of Eule and Beulah Griffin Duet; step-father of Harold, Cyrus Jr. and Rickey Solar, Norma Lynn Summers, Ann Lena and Dianna Gislcair; brother of Lloyd and Jace Duet and Barbara Chouest He is also survived by 18 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother Floyd Duet and one grandson. He was a life long fisherman of the South Lafourche Area. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rosemary Olivier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Falgout Funeral Homes in Houma for Rosemary Adams Olivier, 77. She was a native and resident of Houma, who died at 8:04 p.m. Jan. 1,1998. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Falgout Funeral Home. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery in Houma. She was the mother of Anthony Scricca, Teresa Scricca Snijdewind, Allie Adams, Jr., and Esther Duhe. She also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by first husband, Louis Scricca; second husband, Millard Olivier; parents Allie and Lillie Louvier Adams; two sisters, Sylvia Adams St. Pierre and Ruth Adams Boudreaux. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Herman Ordoyne A memorial service will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St Joseph Co- cathedral in Thibodaux for Herman "Nu Nu" J. Ordoyne, 71, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1 a.m. Jan. 1,1998. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Ella Mae Hebert Ordoyne; step-son of Lucille Andras Ordoyne; father of Herman Ordoyne Jr. and Audrey Dozar, brother of Peggy Toups. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Ida Richard Ordoyne; and a brother, Sidney Ordoyne. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Anna St. Pierre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Anna Pierce St. Pierre, 79, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, who died at 4:05 a.m. Jan. 1, 1998. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Carroll and Roy St. Pierre, Betty Gros, and Sylvia Crochet; and sister of John Pierce. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Numa St. Pierre; parents, Pierce Sr. and Sara Orgeron Pierce; brothers, Paul Jr. and Ray Pierce; a sister, Florence Elliot; and one grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Frankie Verdin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Frankie Norbert Verdin, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Raceland, who died at 6:55 a.m. Jan 1 1998. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Georgina V. Verdin; brother of Harris, Leo, Ebdon and Willis Verdin, Bridgette Naquin and Ezoline Hunter. He was preceded in death by his mother [father], Mayfield Verdin; and a sister, Ezola Hebert Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wilson Bourgeois Sr. A religious service was held at 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Grand Isle for Wilson P. Bourgeois Sr., 73, a native of Marrero and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 9 p.m. Jan. 2, 1998. Burial will be at Westlawn Memorial Park cemetery in Gretna. He was the father of Sylvia Russell, Wilson P. Jr. and Barry Christopher Bourgeois; step-father of Woodrow Joseph Labauve and Rickie J. LaBauve; son of Wilson J. Bourgeois; brother of Rene and Leslie Bourgeois. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dolly Margaret Terrebonne Bourgeois; mother, Noalie Becnel Bourgeois; and a sister, Mildred Santiny. Mothe Funeral Home, Inc. of Marrero is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gerald Denny A Memorial Service will be held at Samart Funeral Home in Houma at a later date for Gerald M. Denny, 53, a native of Alaska and resident of St. Francisville, who died on Jan. 2,1998. He was the son of Frances Denny; brother of Richard L. Denny and Sharon M. Denny Ellsworth. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Denny. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Cecilia Himel A Religious Service was held at 10 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Cecilia "Bae" Richard Himel, 96, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Raceland, who died at 9:45 p.m. Jan. 2, 1998. Burial will be at St. Francis II Cemetery in Houma. She was the sister of Anna Mae Richard Vicknair and Genevieve Richard Richard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elder B. Himel; parents, Noah and Philomene Avet Richard; and brothers, Walton and Ivy Richard. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Carrie Simoneaux A Religious Service was held at 8 p.m. Sunday at St. Charles Baptist Church in Paincourtville for Carrie B. Simoneaux, 78, a native and resident of Paincourtville, who died at 6:45 a.m. Jan. 2,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Roland and Sidney Simoneaux Jr. of Paincourtville, Fred Curtis Simoneaux of Dorseyville, Raymond and Ronald Simoneaux of New Orleans, Theresa Breaux of Motzville and Babara S. Robertson of Darien, Ill.; and a sister of Florestine Chapman of Paincourtville. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Simoneaux Sr.; parents, Mark and Elnora Harden; sons, Walter and Alfred Simoneaux Sr.; a daughter, Sandra Simoneaux; a sister, Selina Lewis; brothers, Henry Harden Sr. and Samuel Harden Sr.; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Williams & Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Margaret Toups A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Margaret Brunet Toups, 81, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma who died Friday, Jan. 2,1998 at 7:55 p.m. Burial will be at the St Bridget Cemetery. She was the mother of Leonard C. Toups Jr., Robert J. Toups, Edith T. Comeaux; the sister of Gertrude B. Josey and Alice B. Henry; she is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard Camille Toups Sr.; her parents Alicide and Alice Theriot Brunet and a sister Rita B. Guidry. She was an avid gardener and a member of the Homemaker and Gardening Club. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Kenneth Dufrene A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens for Kenneth 'T-Ken" Joseph Dufrene, 50, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland, who died at 11:55 p.m. Jan. 3,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at the Holy Savior cemetery in Lockport He was the son of Hazelina Plaisance Dufrene; and brother of Audrey D. Breaux. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl B. Dufrene; grandparents, Andrew and Rosa Dufrene and Eugene and Melissaire Plaisance. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marguerite Southall A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 8 p.m. Thursday at St Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville for Marguerite James Southall, 77, a native and resident of Plattenville, who died on Jan. 3, 1998. Visitation will be 1 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday At Williams & Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville, and 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the church. Dismissal at will be 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Judith S. Johnson of Donaldsonville, Phyllis Southall of Gonzales, Theresa S. Julien of Plattenville, Michael Southall of Napoleonville and Maurice Southall of Bertrandville. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Southall Jr.; parents Edwin and Augustine James; a sister, Selma J. Burd. She was a retired funeral director and part owner of Williams & Southall Funeral Homes, Inc. She was a U.S. Army Veteran, member of Merrian-Skidmore American Legion Post No. 585, Father Van Baast Court No. 23 Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary, and Father McShane Chapter No. 23 Ladies of Grace. Southall Funeral Home of Plattenville is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Horace Landry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Tuesday at St Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson for Horace Antoine Landry, 91, a native of Patterson and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11 a.m. Jan. 4, 1998. Visitation will be 6:30 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland, and 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Libby L. Ayo, Mildred L Perez, Pearl Landry and Inez L. Spinella. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam O. Landry and Pauline Pennison Landry, a brother, Ernest Landry, sisters, Flavia L. Dupuy and Ruth L Olia. He was a veteran of World War II. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Brenda Williams A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St Anthony Catholic Church in Luling for Brenda Louise Williams, 47, a native of Thibodaux and Resident of Boutte, who died on Jan. 4,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Mt Airey Memorial Park Cemetery in Boutte. She was the wife of Pendleton Williams Jr. of Boutte; mother of Terrence and Terrell Williams of Boutte; sister of Robert, Edward Jr., Terry and Wendell Griffin, all of Thibodaux, James Griffin of Atlanta, John and Angela Griffin of Oakland, Calif., Carol Smith of Vallejo, Calif., and Katherine Mclntyre of Richmond, Calif. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward David Sr. and Catherine Southall Griffin. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Philomine DeMolle A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Thursday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle for Philomine "Alcidie" Verdon DeMolle, 84, a native and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 10:45 p.m. Jan. 5,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Arthur DeMolle; mother of Jeffery Showalter, Daisy Buessing and Diane Lewis; and sister of Annie J. Marullo. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hilarion Verdon and Marie Ania Bradberry; brothers, Benny Verdon and Eugene Verdon Sr.; sisters Rose Verdon Treadaway and Viola Verdon DeMolle. His [Her] hobbies were planting flowers and watching birds. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Albert Gregoire A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac for Albert 'T-Noc" Gregoire, 63, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, who died at 8:44 p.m. Jan. 5, 1998. Visitation will be 6 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, and 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Florence Billiot Gregoire; father of Michael M., Russell M. and Edward "Woody" M. Gregoire, Mrs. Mike (Cheryl) Kingard, and Mrs. Billy (Vicki) LeBeouf; brother of Vivian Fitch, Marie Defliece, Marie Billiot, Cecile LeBlanc and Stella Billiot. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adrian, and Marie Defliece Gregoire; brothers, Pierre, Ellis, John, Lindsey and Alex Gregoire; sisters, Florestine Lodrigue, Ida Solet, Eva Coteau and Genieve Gregoire; and a grandson. He was an avid shrimper. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Julia Guidry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Julia Guillot Guidry, 91, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland who died at 11 p.m. Jan. 5, 1998. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Gerald Guidry, Patsy G. Zeringue and Carol G. Trant She is also survived by seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and a great-great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Etite F. Guidry; parents, Emile and Marie Barrilleaux Guillot; and a sister, Lillian Martin. She was also preceded in death by a grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clancis Hartman A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens for Clancis Paul "Pion" Hartman, 74, a native and resident of Gheens, who died at 5:14 a.m. Jan. 5,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at Resurrection Mausoleum in Mathews. He was the husband of Ira Josephine Dufrene; father of Walter J. Hartman of Gheens; and brother of Mrs. Edna H. Matherne. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie William and Bertha Schouest Hartman; brothers, Norris, Eddie Jr. and Edison Hartman; sisters, Mrs. Acy Larouse and Mrs. Winnie Ordoyne. He was a parishioner of St Anthony Catholic Church. Donations to the family or masses are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Laura Nelson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Laura Michelle Nelson, 22, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:30 a.m. Jan. 5,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales II cemetery. She was the daughter of Roger Jack Nelson Sr. of Mandeville and Edith Ann Fanguy Nelson of Des Allemands; half-sister of Roger Jack Nelson Jr. and Gregory Thomas Nelson, both of Covington, Mrs. Jackie Nelson Hebert of Thibodaux; granddaughter of Mrs. Ruby LeBlanc Fanguy of Houma. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Harry J. Fanguy, Clayton Theodore and Ethel Kuntz Nelson. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Schaffer A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, Inc. in Covington for Mary McGhan Schaffer, 69, a native of Lafayette and resident of Covington, who died on Jan. 5, 1998. Visitation will be noon to funeral time Thursday. Burial will be at the Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. She was the wife of Nelson E. Schaffer; mother of Danielle Schaffer, Kathy Gaubert, Renee Pellissier, Brendan Schaffer and Monique Bryson; and daughter of Mary Herbert McGhan. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph McGhan. She was an active member of the New Orleans East Domestic Engineers. Donations to Hospice of St. Tammany are preferred. E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, Inc. of Covington is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Doris Tenney A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Doris Lejeune Tenney, 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:15 a.m. Jan. 5,1998. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Fred and Wayne Tenney, Debi Myhand and Donna Adams; sister of Hazel Lefort, Gladys Lejeune, Mildred Harvey and Ethel Rhodes. She is also survived by ten grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Allen Tenney; parents, Arthur and Judith Arceneaux Lejeune; and brothers, Francis and James Lejeune. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Beulah Waguespack A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St Mary's Catholic Church in Raceland for Beulah Moralez Waguespack, 83, a native of Labadieville and resident of Raceland. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Louis Waguespack; and sister of Mary Moralez LeBlanc. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clebert and Valerie Gauthreaux Moralez; and brothers, Clifton and Alexander Moralez. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Earl Baudoin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon today at St Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Earl Pierre Baudoin, 90, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 4:25 am. Jan. 6,1998. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until noon today at the church. Burial will be at the St Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He was the husband of Mercedes Luquette Baudoin; father of Earl A Baudoin, Barbara B. Matherne and Mercedes Buisson. He was the brother of Wilton Baudoin, Maybelle Caillet and Louise Richard. He also survived by 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Tastet Baudoin and Inez Roussel Baudoin and four brothers, Roy, Hubert, Willard and Lloyd Baudoin. Donations to Holy Savior School in Lockport are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eve Guidry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Eve L Guidry, 70, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 10:45 a.m. Jan. 6, 1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at the Cheramie Cemetery. She was the mother of Roy and Ulysses Guidry, Estella Griffin and Yvonne Bible. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and two step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gustave Guidry Jr.; parents, Jaquin and Estella Pitre Lombas; and sisters, Aline Lombas and Mage Melancon. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lilia Sampey A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at St Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Lilia Grabert Sampey, 87, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland who died at 11:30 a.m. Jan 6,1998. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the St Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She was the mother of Joyce S. Adams and Annirie S. Richoux; sister of Eola Lapeyrousse. She is also survived by five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vanice Sampey; parents, Andrew and Minnie Detillier Grabert; two brothers, Colbert and Ulmand Grabert; five sisters, Mildred Cheramie, Vera Leo, Adeline Orgeron, Ella Mae Alario, and Violet Terrebonne. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Adolph Thomas Sr. A Religious Service will be held at 8 p.m. today at St Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Adolph Thomas Sr., 71, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at on Jan. 6, 1998. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Cora T. Thomas of Napoleonville; father of Adolph Jr. and Eric Lee Thomas of Napoleonville, Wayne Haughton of Calif., Clementine Thomas, Ella Mae Green, Flora Mae Jones, Helen Williams, Doris Gustave, Caroyln Simmons, Antoinette Johnson and Cora Mae Thomas, all of Napoleonville; brother of Hermon and Clarence Thomas Sr. of Napoleonville. He is also survived by 29 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luke and Carrie Johnson Thomas; sons, Herman and Nathan Thomas; brothers, Ernest Ivory and Joseph Thomas; and a sister, Clementine Thomas. He was a member of St Paul Baptist Church of Napoleonville and a Deacon on the Deacon Board. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Anna Fournier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday at St Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Anna Mae Benoit Fournier, 80, a native Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, who died at 7:30 a.m. Jan. 7, 1998. Visitation will be at 5 to 10 p.m. today, and 7 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. in Raceland. Burial will be at St Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She was the mother of Herbert Fournier Jr., and sister of Eroy Benoit, Elizabeth LeBlanc, Sylvia Favalora and Elaine Baker. She is also survived by two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Herbert Fournier, Sr.; her parents Willis and Annette Berthelot Benoit; a brother Earl Benoit Sr.; and sisters, Dora Borne and Doris LeBlanc. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Earl Ordoyne A memorial service is pending for Earl Phillip Ordoyne, 84, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Arabie, who died at 12:27 p.m. Jan. 7,1998. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Joanne Falterman A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Joanne Palombaro Falterman, 45, a native of Philadelphia, PA and resident of Thibodaux who died at 12:05 a.m. Jan. 7,1998. Burial was in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Napoleonville. She was the wife of Lester T. Falterman; sister of Rene Pruner and Andrea Gessay. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Palombaro. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell James W. Jupiter A religious service was held at 7 p.m. Sunday at Bright Morning Star First Baptist Church in Napoleonville for James W. Jupiter, 73, a resident of Napoleonville, who died at 7 p.m. Jan. 7,1998. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Helen Hadrick Jupiter; father of Desmond, Ronald, Rodney, Vincent, Keith, Darrell, Angela, Wanda, Juanita, and Marlena Jupiter, Jacqueline Riviore and Debra Yarbrough; and brother of Sam Jupiter. He is also survived by 27 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Rosa Jupiter, a son, James; brothers, Ivory, Walter, Melvin and Ernest; and sisters, Ida Bell, Albertha and Adeline. He was a retired worker of Supreme Sugar Refinery, a World War II veteran. He was a member of the Bright Morning Star First Baptist Church in Napoleonville, served on the Deacon and Trustee Board, President of Booster Club, Past President of Senior Choir, Member of Finance Committee, Past Organist He was a member of the Board of Election Supervisors and the Council of Aging of Assumption Parish. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Earl Ordoyne A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles Community for Earl Phillip Ordoyne, 84, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Arabie, who died at 12:27 p.m. Jan. 7,1998. He was the husband of Elsoire Fairchild Ordoyne; and brother of Inez Boudreaux of Thibodaux and Jeanne Gros of Napoleonville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Terrance and Emily Hebert Ordoyne. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served Jan. 1942 to Nov. 1945. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Katherine Oubre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am. Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Katherine Oubre, 82, a resident of Vacherie, who died at 9:20 a.m. Jan. 7,1998. Visitation will be 7 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Larry, Janice, Morris, David and Kenneth Oubre; and sister of Aimee Narcisse, Amelise, Freddie, Joseph, Ursin and Oscar Oubre. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Amelise and Katherine Oubre; brother, Eddie Oubre; and sisters, Norine Domino and Josephine Scott She was a member of The Good Children Society and the Vacherie Senior Citizens. Williams & Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gilbert Adams A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Gilbert A. Adams, 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died at 3:29 p.m. Jan. 8,1998. Visitation will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. tonight at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the husband of Marie Rodrigue Adams; father of Charles "Chuck" Adams; brother of Yvonne Leblanc and Edith Clement He is preceded in death by his parents Alphonse and Judith Lesage Adams; a brother Harry Adams and sisters Gertrude Hebert and Anita Gros. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hari Betanof A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Hari K Betanof, 86, a native of Istanbul, Turkey and resident of Marrero, who died at 1 a.m. Jan. 8, 1998. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Louis and Nick Betanof and Maria B. Foret She is also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Antoine Betanof; parents, Nick and Maria Kasapaki; and a sister, Athena Kizilay. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elodie Falgoust A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Elodie Schexnayder Falgoust, 78, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 3:15 a.m. Jan. 8, 1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Freddy Falgoust Sr.; mother of Freddy Falgoust Jr., Edna Folse and Evelie Gravois; sister of Ernest Schexnayer, Blanch Oncale, Cecile Brazan and Agnes Kraemer. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aurelien Schexnayder and Evelie Becnel; brothers, Fernand and Dennis Schexnayder Sr.; and sister, Evelina Falgoust ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Com et Submitted by: Chris Tidwell James Schaubhut A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 am. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for James Hatkins Schaubhut, 80, a native and resident of Malagay (Bayou Boeuf), who died at 12:20 p.m. Jan. 8,1998. Visitation will be 8 am. to funeral time Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Mildred Percle Schaubhut; father of Melvin J. and Patty A. Landry of Chackbay, and Wayne P. Landry of Vacherie; brother of Robert Schaubhut of Arabie, Vincent Schaubhut of Lafayette, Enola Malcolm of Vacherie, Dorothy Benoit of Belle Chasse and Claudia Ory of Laplace. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eleanor Radrigue Schaubhut; parents, Arthur and Rose Mahler Schaubhut; a daughter, Betty L Benoit; brothers, Elmore, O'Neil and Roosevelt "Boy" Schaubhut; sisters, Rebecca S. Prestenbach, Ruth and Bertha Adams Roundtree; sisters, Beverly Caillouet, Celine Adams, Yvonne Roundtree, Stella Daigle and Amiee Bergeron. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Margaret Babin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel for Margaret Roundtree Babin, 81, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux who died on Jan. 9,1998. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the St Joseph Cemetery. She was the mother of Edwin Jr. and Barry Martin; step-mother of Gerald Babin and Geraldine Delatte. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edwin Martin; second husband Munson Babin; parents, John Usea, Geno Simpson and Melina Gainey. He [She] was a employee of the Lafourche Parish School Board and worked as a janitor in the Bayou Boeuf Elementary School. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eunice Hartman A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Eunice Theriot Hartman, 88, a native and resident of Cut Off who died at 9:12 a.m. Jan. 9,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Louis Hartman; mother of Odette Hartman Orgeron; sister of Harris Theriot, Sr. She is also survived by two grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felicien and Armantine Danos Theriot; a daughter, Bertha Hartman; two brothers, Jessie and Felicien Theriot; and a sister, Clothile Guidroz. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church for many years. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Latronce Lawson A religious service will be held at noon Wednesday at Higher Heights Full Gospel Baptist Church in Houma for Latronce Lawson, 18, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, who died on Jan. 9,1998. Visitation will be 8 to 9 a.m. at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland, and 10 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the Greater New Fountain Baptist Church Cemetery in Lockport. He was the son of Angela Lawson and Gilbert Stratton, and stepson of Larry Ranson, all of Raceland; and brother of Chester Lawson of Lockport, Tonya Lawson of Raceland, and step brother of Caprina Robinson, Ashley Robinson, and Kimberly Robinson, all of Raceland; and grandson of Beulah Lawson of Lockport, Hosea Sr. and Gloria Mae Shelby, and Hilda Stewart of Raceland. He was a student at Central Lafourche High School in Mathews. He was a member of Greater New Fountain Baptist Church of Lockport. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dameco Sauceberry A religious service will be held at noon Wednesday at Higher Heights Full Gospel Baptist Church in Houma for Dameco Marquis Sauceberry, 18, a native and resident of Lockport, who died on Jan. 9, 1998. Visitation will be 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesday at Kennedy funeral Home in Raceland and 10 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the Greater New. Fountain Baptist Church Cemetery in Lockport. He was the son of Mildred Kydd of Lockport, Edward Turner of Pontchatoula, and stepson of Kevin Kydd of Lockport; brother of Kevin Kydd Jr., and Angel Kydd, both of Lockport; grandson of Martha Sauceberry of Lockport and Ella Mae Turner of Pontchatoula. He was a student at Central Lafourche High School in Mathews. He was a member of Higher Heights Full Baptist Church of Houma. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louise Breaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St Ann Catholic Church in Bourg for Louise Marie "Lu Lu" Chouest Breaux, 69, a native of Larose and resident of Bourg, who died at 6:50 p.m. Jan. 10, 1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. to funeral time at St Ann Community Center. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Howard Celestin Breaux, Sr. of Bourg; mother of Mrs. Jeffrey (Deborah) Soudelier and Mrs. Alan (Kella) DeHabermann, both of Houma; sister of Anthony Chouest of Houma, May Ella Nellans of Highland, Calif. She is also survived by three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Odon and Louise Marie Rogers Chouest; a son, Howard Breaux, Jr.; brothers, Irby and Houston Chouest; sisters, Anna Belle Chouest, Clothide Ledet, Delores Grodahl and Gertrude Chaisson. She was a parishioner of St Ann Catholic Church. She was a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hattie Larose A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Hattie M. Larose, 93, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:25 a.m. Jan. 10,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Landry's Funeral Home, and 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the co-cathedral. Burial will be at the St Joseph Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis G. "Buck" Larose, Jr.; her parents, Pierre and Philomena Guillot Mire; brother, Guy Mire; sisters, Juliette Melancon, Nettie Pere, Eleanor Mire and Clothilde Junot Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lou Strickland A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Christian Family Center in Galliano for Lou Ann Strickland, 54, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 10:47 p.m. Jan. 10,1998. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off, and 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Christian Family Center in Galliano. Burial will be at the Cheramie Cemetery. She was the mother of Richard Charles Strickland, Carla Truxillo Eymard and Donielle Strickland Falgout and sister of Mirrill Trahan, Johnny Ordoyne, Rose Bruce, Bertha Griffin, Bernice Doucet Beatrice Borne, Arabelle Asbridge, Barbara Anselmi and Rosemary Plaisance. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Alex Anselmi and Anna Margaret Boudreaux. She was a member of Christian Family Center. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ju stilia Chiasson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Justilia Dufrene Chiasson, 91, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 4 am. Jan. 11,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport, and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Lester, Norman and Manton Chiasson, Vesta Curole, Lottie Adams, Verlin Pitre and Nelda Iver; and sister of Sewell and Oneidas Dufrene, Louise D. Grabert and Odile D. Doucet She is also survived by 25 grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, and three great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vital O. Chiasson; brothers, Gillis and Dennis Dufrene; sisters, Viola D. Domingue, Eulicia Cheramie, Felicia Dufrene and Clotile Dufrene; and three grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Cleveland Triche A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Cleveland Joseph Triche, 75, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 1:25 a.m. Jan. 11,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Salaize Theresa Gisclair Triche of Houma; father of Roch "Rocky" Triche of Houma, Mrs. Lawrence (Barbara) Bergeron and Mrs. Leroy "L.J." (Virgie) Callais, both of Houma, brother of Clovis Triche of Gray; Mrs. Samson (Mary Alice) Bergeron Sr. of Gray and Mrs. Joseph (Hazel) LeBouef of Houma. He is also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and one step great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Atney Adam and Clothilde Marie Marcel Triche; sons, Cleve and Morris Triche; brothers, Anthony, Claude and Maurice Triche; sisters, Daisy Mae and Joyce Triche. He was a parishioner and usher at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, member of Knights of Columbus Post No. 5545, East Park Volunteer Fireman, Associate Member of Marine Corps League and Member of Sons of American Legions. He was former employee of McDermott as a pipeline welder and retired pipeline welder/foreman with Universal Iron Works, Inc. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Thomas Bernard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St John Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Thomas Leonard Bernard, 88, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 12,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Russell Sr., and Conrad Bernard; brother of Laura Bernard and Mrs. Alton (Aline) Daigle. He is also survived by four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mae Aucoin Bernard; parents, Carville and Alice Mire Bernard; brothers, Leonce, Maurice, Rene, Claude, Eddie and Raoul "Rock" Bernard; sisters, Anna Guillot, Annette Mire, Eugenie Roger, Elda Molaison, and Lucy Bernard. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Kevin Cunningham A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Houma for Kevin John Cunningham, 41, a native or Chardon, Ohio and resident of Houma, who died on Jan. 12,1998. He was the father of John and Judy Cunningham; brother of Shawn Cunningham, Connie Wills, Ann Lakatos and Colleen Geisman. He was preceded in death by his brother, Chuck Cunningham. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lena Bourgeois A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St Charles Community for Lena Toups Bourgeois, 85, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, who died at 11:30 p.m. Jan. 12,1998. Visitation will be 8 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at the St Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She was the mother of Rudie Bourgeois and Roy Bourgeois, Jr.; and sister of Bernice LeBouef and Kate Danos. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy E. Bourgeois Sr.; parents, Thomas Sr. and Harriet Bourgeois Toups; brothers, Edward Toups and Thomas Toups Jr.; sisters, Annie Zeringue and Irene Gaudet. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Kevin Cunningham A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Church of St Mary's in Chardon, Ohio for Kevin John Cunningham, 41, a native of East Cleveland, Ohio and resident of Houma, who died at 10:15 a.m. Jan. 12,1998. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Church. Memorial Service will be held at St Francis De Sales at a later date. Burial will be at the All Souls Cemetery in Chardon, Ohio. He was the son of John and Judith Ridenour Cunningham; and brother of Shawn Cunningham, Connie Wills, Ann Lakatos, and Colleen Getsman. He was preceded in death by his brother, Chuck Cunningham. He was a parishioner of St Francis de Sales Church. He was a boat captain for Tidewater Marine Company. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Fay Landry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at First Union Presbyterian Church in Luling for Fay Brown Landry, 74, a native of Boutte and resident of Luling, who died at 6:45 p.m. Jan. 13,1998. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands. She was the mother of Lloyd Lawrence Landry III; Brian and David Landry and Mrs. Fay L. Caire. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Lawrence Landry Jr.; and parents Clifford and Elizabeth Laque Brown. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Harold Dumas A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Harold Joseph Dumas, 66, a native of Vacherie and resident of Thibodaux, who died Jan. 13, 1998. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace. Burial will be at St Peter Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Lula Mae Lee Dumas; son of Sadie Marie "Maggie" Dumas; father of Harold Jr., Edna and Clara Dumas, all of Thibodaux, Theresa Fletcher of Germany and Mary Dumas of Georgia; brother of Henry C, Westley, Norbert Jr. and Felicia Dumas, Marie Jeanette Washington, and Ida Carey. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Norbert Dumas Sr. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rodney Blanchard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ourso Funeral Home Chapel in Donaldsonville, for Rodney Paul "White Bean" Blanchard, 44, a native of Pain courtville and resident of Donaldsonville, who died at 9:48 p.m. Jan. 14,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Anne Mausoleum in Napoleonville. He was the husband of Sybil Booty Blanchard of Donaldsonville; son of Mandy Guillot Blanchard of Napoleonville; father of Dawn Chifici, Kimberly Blanchard, Jason, Gavin and Joshua Blanchard, all of Donaldsonville; and brother of Betty Cavalier of Thibodaux, Karen Ordoyne of Chackbay, and Diane Thibodaux of Napoleonville. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Adiole Blanchard. He was a member of Family Worship Center in Baton Rouge. He was a loader with Petroleum Service. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Darcellie Collins A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Darcellie Joseph Collins, 89, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 11:20 a.m. Jan. 14, 1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Roy Collins of Bourg, Rose Collins of Bourg and Mrs. Adam (Inez) Collins Ordone of Houma; and brother of Antoine Collins of Cut Off and Joseph Collins of St Bernard, Mrs. Aledore (Antoinette Collins) Chabert of Larose and Mrs. John (Theresa) Collins St Pierre of Valentine. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 12 step-great; grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, and two step-great- great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eusavie Bruce and his second wife, Angelle Brien Collins; parents, Manuel and Valerie Bourg Collins; a son, Paul Collins; brothers, Ashton, Edward, Odwel and Edmond Collins; sister, Mrs. Eves (Victoria) Collins; and three grandchildren and one step-grandchild. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, an East Park Volunteer Fireman, and a retired oyster fisherman. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Euphrasine Breaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Euphrasine "Bea" Breaux, 95, a native of Lockport and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:15 a.m. Jan. 14,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux, and 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the St Joseph Cemetery. She was the mother of Carroll J. Hernandez, Gladys H. Duplessis and Vickie H. Clement. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Vaurice Hernandez; second husband, Thomas LeBlanc; third husband, Gills Breaux, Sr.; parents, Merrill and Lucille Barrios Toups; a son, Vaurice Hernandez, Jr.; and one brother and three step-brothers. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Ordoyne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 am. Saturday at St Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Mary Naquin Ordoyne, 52, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:45 p.m. Jan. 14,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, and 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Burial will be at the St Joseph Cemetery. She was the wife of Jerry G. Ordoyne; mother of Troy and Carlton Ordoyne, Geraldine Cole, Tammy David and Melody Guillot; step-mother of Dallas Ordoyne; and sister of Mary Ann Naquin Robichaux. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Adrian Naquin and Lorencia Theron Naquin; and a brother, Nolan J. Naquin. Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Roland Paige Jr. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Mt Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Roland Paige Jr., 53, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Napoleonville, who died on Jan. 14,1998. Visitation will be 1 to 4 p.m. today at Williams & Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville, and 5 p.m. to religious services today at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Patricia Pollard Paige; son of Roland Paige Sr.; father of Roland Paige III, Kimberly Norman, and Angie Paige of Baton Rouge; and brother of Ethel Paige Joseph. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hazel Rhoden Paige. He was the former warden at Assumption Parish Detention Center. Williams & Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gertrude Remont A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, for Gertrude P. Remont, 92, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 11:30 am Jan. 14,1998. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Audrey Remont and sister of Francis Pierce. She is also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. Alcide Remont; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Pierce; brothers, Franklin, Alvin, Earl, Charlie and Lee Pierce; and sister, Alice Martin. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marguerite Bollinger A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 9 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Marguerite Ledet Bollinger, 88, a native of Lockport and resident of Cut Off, who died at 2:35 p.m. Jan. 15, 1998. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Eddie Ledet; Bella Dickerson, Annie Wilson, Ada Zimmer, Ola Downey, Nellie Folse, and Maybelle Chester. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Bollinger Sr.; parents, Ellis and Angele Breaux Ledet; son Willie Bollinger Jr.; brother, Lawrence Ledet; and sister, Rita Carroll. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mildred Daigle A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at St Mary's Catholic Church in Raceland for Mildred Naquin Fournier Daigle, 85, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, who died at 10:10 a.m. Jan. 15,1998. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Burial will be at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Mervin Fournier. She is also survived by five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lester P. Fournier, second husband, C. N. "Dick" Daigle; parents, John and Noby Cecile Berthelot Naquin; and brother, Mervin G. Naquin. She was a parishioner of St Mary's Catholic Church in Raceland. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Everlina Duncans A religious service will be held at noon Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Everlina Duncans, 85, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 9:38 p.m. Jan. 15. 1998. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the Greater New Fountain Baptist Church Cemetery in Lockport. She was the mother of Dorothy Taylor of Raceland, Henry Duncans of New Orleans; and sister of Celestine Breaux of Valentine. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren and 37 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Duncans; parents, Sally Reed and Madison Moses; son, James Duncans, daughter, Leontine Coleman Mims; and brother, Benny Smith. He [She] was a Baptist and a member of Mount Olive B.C. of Harvey. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Samuel Greco A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Metairie for Samuel J. Greco, 80, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Metairie. Burial was at Lake Lawn Park Cemetery. He was the husband of Gloria Rebouche Greco; father of Philip S. Greco also known as Shea S. Fafth Cindy Maher, Anthony and Vincait Greco; and brother of Anthony and Vincent Greco, and Dorothy G. Ogeron. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home of Metairie is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dunbar Hall A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland for Dunbar Hall, 66, a native of McNary and resident of Raceland, who died on Jan. 15,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Morris Town Cemetery in Raceland. Kennedy Funeral Home, Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Remy Mitchell A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Thibodaux, for Remy Alexander Mitchell, 22 days old a native and resident of Metairie who died at 1:44 p.m. Jan. 15, 1998. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He was the son of Cory and Michelle Harney Mitchell: grandson of Linda Mitchell, and Ron and Liz Harney of Chantilly, Va.; and brother of Dominique Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Mitchell; and brother Darriath Mitchell. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Raymond Leidig Sr. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Bible Missionary Church in Westlake for, Raymond Howard Leidig Sr., 88, a native of Lake Charles and resident of Galliano, who died at 4 a.m. Jan. 16, 1998. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Highland Memorial Gardens in Lake Charles. He was the father of Raymond H. Leidig Jr.; brother of Elmer Leidig of Pensacola, Fla., Verena Newton of Lake Charles, Anna Turner of Cave Junction, Ore. He is also survived by three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtice Reynolds Leidig; parents, Emanuel and Anna Liechty Leidig; brother, Joseph Leidig; sister, Marybelle Kelly; and a grandson. He was a member of Bible Missionary Church in Westlake, arid a past member of Lake Charles Rotary Club. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell O'Neal Martin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg for O'Neal Joseph "Blue" Martin, 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg, who died at 6:35 a.m. Jan. 16, 1998. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Audrey Hutchinson Martin; father of Richard, Michael, Glynn, Anthony "Tony," Lindsey "Pedo," and O'Neal Jr. "Nick" Martin, Kay Gilmore, Bernadette Pellegrin and Jan Blanchard; brother of Whitney Martin. Ann Rhodes, Wilda Daigle and Maybe Martin. He was also survived by 19 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She [He] was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Martin and Rebecca LeCompte Martin; brothers, Gilbert, Clifford and Magnair Martin; and sisters, Rose, Elma. Germaine, Allie, Aline, Sadie and Clara Martin. He was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church, a World War II veteran; charter member of Bourg Lions club, American Legion, Veteran of Foreign Wars and Bourg Volunteer fireman. He was a crane operator for Texaco Oil Co. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nora Chiasson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. at today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Nora Arabie Chiasson, 86, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, who died 2:52 p.m. Jan. 17, 1998. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Chester and Michael Chiasson, Bettie Boudreaux and Grace Pellegrin; sister of Murphy Arabic and Ruby Alloway. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abel Chiasson; parents, Ellis and Elisia Dufrene Arabie; son, Rodney Chiasson; brothers, Morris Arabie and Joe Ayo; and one great-grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mila Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Mila Boudreaux Boudreaux, 94, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 18, 1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Leroy, Ellis "Dickie" Jr. and Raymond Boudreaux, and Dorothy B. Knapp. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 23 great- grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Boudreaux Sr.; parents, Leonce and Felicia Arcement Boudreaux; son, Donald Boudreaux; brother, Rene Boudreaux; and sisters, Enola Richard and May Boudreaux. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wilma Bourg A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St Ann Catholic Church in Bourg for Wilma Trosclair Bourg, 81, a native and resident of Bourg, who died at 12:55 p.m. Jan. 19,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St Ann Community Center in Bourg. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Guy J. Bourg; mother of Marilyn Bourg and Marlene Bourg Guidry, and sister of Willard Trosclair and Velma Boudreaux. She also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Alfred and Ophelia Rhodes Trosclair; son, Marvin Bourg, Sr.; and one grandson. She was a parishioner of St Ann Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Herbert Champagne A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home in Carthage, Tenn. for Herbert J. Champagne, 91, a native of Gheens and resident of Lancaster, Tenn., who died at 4 a.m. Jan. 19,1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to religious service Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Smith County Memorial Gardens. He was the husband of Odette Toups of Lockport father of Beverly Johnson of Lancaster, Tenn., Carl Champagne of Pomfret Center, Conn.; and brother of Eva Dufrene of Gheens. He is also survived by five grand children and 14 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Elmire Savoie Champagne. He was a lifelong resident of Lockport and owner and operator of Champagne Grocery and Rolling Store in Lockport and retired as a bus driver from the Lafourche Parish School System. He was a communicant at Holy Savior Catholic Church. Sanderson Funeral Home of Carthage, Tenn. is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ida Lombas A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bayou Blue United Methodist Church for Ida Ruth Martin Eschete Lombas, 70, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Barataria, who died at 6 p.m. Jan. 19,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the church. Burial will be at the Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue. She was the wife of Milton "Mickie" Lombas of Lafitte; mother of Dave Eschete of Bayou Blue, Mrs. Randy (Kathy) Rogers of Gallatin, Tenn.; Mrs. Nolan (Peggy) Guidroz of Bayou Blue; step-mother of Mrs. Ricky (Robin) Frickey of Lafitte; sister of Morris and Leroy Martin, both of Houma, Elswood Martin of Lafitte, Albert Martin of Bayou Blue, Libby Eschete of Lafitte, Wilma Guidroz of Liberty, Miss., and Jean Frank of Houma. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and two step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, George O. Eschete; parents, Ernest and Eunice Sevin Lombas; son, Karl James Eschete; brother, Floyd Martin. She was a member of Chauvin Lions club and owner of Eschete Trailer Park. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Henry Pelet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Henry L. Pelet, 79, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 3:32 a.m. Jan. 19, 1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the brother of Andre Pelet, Renee Cenac and Jeanne Campisi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jules and Jeanne Bory Pelet; and sisters, Blanche Jacqueline Pelet and Mariska Payne. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Aladoria Boudreaux A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Christian Family Center in Galliano for Aladoria Hodge Boudreaux, 89, a native of Leeville and resident of Cut Off, who died at 4:30 a.m. Jan. 20,1998. Visitation will be 2 to 11 p.m. Tuesday, and 7 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Homes in Galliano. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Eula B. Gisclair; sister of Venicia Martin and Margaret Lee. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ovilia Doucet Hodge; sons, Adam J, Nolan J. Sr., and Corbert B. Boudreaux; daughter, Dorita B. Vaughan; brothers, John and Francois Hodge; sisters, Mary Martin, Emma Cheramie, and Natalia Borne. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leodah Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Golden Meadow for Leodah Malgum Hebert, 88, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 3:55 a.m. Jan. 20,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Leroy, Alcide, Bailey, and James Hebert, Lillian Hebert Bruce, Elise Gisclair and Marlene Lasseigne. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Xavior Malgum and Josephine Dantin Malgum; brothers, Alcide, Leopald and Ranzo Malgum; and two great-grandchildren. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elsie Lee A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Lafourche Full Gospel Church in Galliano for Elsie Dardar Lee, 51, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Raceland, who died at 8:12 a.m. Jan. 20,1998. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at the Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the daughter of Augustin Dardar; mother of Pamela Meaux, Patricia Lee, and Priscilla Verret; sister of Jimmy Dardar, Shirley Rojas, Joyce Gaspard, Mary Ann Matherne, Nora Dardar, and Elaine Soley. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alva Farve; adoptive parents, Irvin and Priscilla Trahan; and a brother, Chris Schouest. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Allen Pontiff Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Allen Joseph Pontiff Sr., 70, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, who died at 9:50 a.m. Jan. 20, 1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Holy Rosary Cemetery. He was the father of Allen "Flip" Pontiff Jr. of Raceland, Michael James Pontiff of Houma, Mrs. Jerry (Odile) Deroche of Chauvin, Mrs. Glenn (Evelyn) Folse of Raceland, and Mrs. Daniel (Annette) Deroche of Houma. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Marie Pontiff Pontiff; parents, Joseph and Dover Leonard Pontiff; son Joseph Paul Pontiff; and sister, Odile M. Pontiff. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, World War II U.S. Army Veteran; Knights of Columbus Council No. 5545, Third Degree of Holy Rosary; Knights of Columbus Council No. 5545, Fourth Degree of Caillouet No. 336; Life Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3700 of Houma. He was a salesman for Laundry's Lazy Boy Furniture. Donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ella Queen A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Community Funeral Home in Houma for Ella Hamilton Queen, 78, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Halfway Cemetery in Gray. She was the mother of Johnnie Southall of Chicago, Elizabeth Queen, Eva Mae Queen of Thibodaux; sister of Joseph Mitchell of Chicago. She is also survived by four grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Queen; parents, Willie Homes and Eva Hamilton of Napoleonville; daughter, Linda Queen; brothers, Willie, Charles, Samey and Johnnie Lewis. She was a member of Old Fountain Baptist Church. She was a homemaker. Community funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Aladoria Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Jan. 21, 1998 at Christian Family Center in Galliano for Aladoria Hodge Boudreaux, 89, a native of Leeville and resident of Cut Off, who died at 4:30 a.m. Jan. 20,1998. Burial will be at the Cheramie Cemetery. She was the mother of Eula B. Gisclair; sister of Venicia Martin and Margaret Lee. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adam Bou dreaux Sr.; parents, John and Ovilia Doucet Hodge; sons, Adam J. Jr., Nolan J. Sr. and Corbert J. Boudreaux; daughter, Dorita B. Vaughan; brothers, John and Francois Hodge; and sisters, Mary Martin, Emma Cheramie and Natalia Borne. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mervin Smith Sr. A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Mervin Smith Sr., 92, a native and resident of Napoleonville who died at 4 p.m. Jan. 20,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. at the church. A dismissal service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Joseph Gaines of Napoleonville, Joseph Smith, Nellie Sheffie, Beatrice Millien and Rosemary Smith, all of Donaldsonville, Michael Smith of Tuscon, Ariz., Mervin Smith Jr. and Sterling Smith of New Orleans, Katie Young of Houston, and Ann Clay of Fairview Heights, 111., and Selena and Helen Smith of New Orleans. He is also survived by 59 grandchildren and 53 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Thomas Smith; parents, Abner and Betty Smith; daughters, Jessie Kennedy, Linda Smith, and Eldora Gaines. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Octave Brown A religious service will be held at noon, Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Octave "Mooney" Brown, 64, a native and resident of Raceland, who died Jan. 21, 1998. Visitation will be 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland, and from 11 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Bell Baptist Benevolent Cemetery in Brooklyn. He was the father of Rome Davis of Thibodaux, Roger Sr. and Jerome Davis of Vacherie; brother of Vercelee and Dianna Smith of Thibodaux, Mary Ingram of Gonzales, Aldonia Brown, Agnes Reado, Mary Alice Brown and Mary C. Folse, all of Raceland, Nolan and Roy Brown of Raceland, and Robert Lee Brown of Ponchatoula. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Smith; common-law wife, Mary Holmes; parents, Edward Sr. and Agnes Brown; and brothers, Edward Jr. and Clinton Brown. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Adrienne Crosby A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St Joseph Church in Galliano for Adrienne Griffin Crosby, 82, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 11:47 a.m. Jan. 21,1998. Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off, and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the wife of Herman J. Crosby, the mother of Alton, Richard and Larry Crosby, Mrs. Clyde (Mildred) Gisclair, Mrs. Roland (Lou Anna) Guidry, Mrs. Patrick (Carolyn) France; and foster mother of Mrs. Harris (Elda) Griffin. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild. She is preceded in death by her parents, Abraham and Mercelite Guidry Griffin; her brothers, Silas, Forrest, Abraham and Lawrence Griffin; her sisters, Odelia Kiger, Ophelia Guidry and Sarah Guidry. She was a parishioner of St Joseph Church in Galliano and a past member of the St Joseph Lady Alter Society. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Guidry A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose for Mary C. Guidry, 64, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 6:03 p.m. Jan. 21,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, and 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. She was the wife of Douglas Guidry Sr.; mother of Douglas Jr., Perry, Vincent and Greta Guidry, Yvonne G. Cheramie, and Mrs. Hazel Bergeron; sister of Clovis, Leroy and Paul Curole, and Eva Dupre. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clovis and Yvonne Gros Curole; brother, Sergent Curole; and sisters, Beatrice Bradberry and Yvonne Curole; and also one grandchild. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Ordogne A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux for Joseph "Jessie" "Papa Joe" Ordogne, 71, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, who died 12:40 p.m. Jan. 21, 1998. He was the husband of Andrew Simon and David Nicholas and Denise Ordogne; brother of Alydia Aupied. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Azelia Ordoyne; and brother, Emile Ordogne. He was an innovator in the Louisiana swamp tour industry and was featured on "On the Road with Charles Kuralt" Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Pearl Picou A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Homes Chapel in Houma for Pearl Margaret Fonseca Picou, 77, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma who died at 9:10 a.m. Jan 21, 1998. Visitation will be today from 5 to 10 p.m. and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. in Houma. Burial will be at St. Francis No.2 cemetery. She was the wife of Robert L Picou Sr.; mother of Robert L Picou Jr., Mrs. Randolph (Brenda) Bazet Jr. and Mrs. Ray (Mary) Baudoin; and sister of Mrs. Wilbert (Althea, Auntie) Picone. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Teles and Eva Gisclair Fonseca Authement; brothers, John, Alcee "Blue," Rudolph "Bob," Raoul "Red," Teles, Herbert "Penoo" and Avery Fonseca; and sisters, Edith Lirette, Mildred Voclain, Arabella "Bell" Lirette and Gladys Prejean. She was a parishioner of St Gregory Catholic Church and a homemaker, Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Genevieve Lawson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Genevieve LeBlanc Lawson, 75, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 3:08 p.m. Jan. 22,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, and 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. in Raceland. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Samuel A. and Earl J. Lawson; and sister of Francis X. LeBlanc. She was also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carson A. Lawson; parents, Ernest C. and Claire L. Leblanc; brothers, August, Ashton, Bolton Sr., Ernest Jr. and Clarence LeBlanc; sisters, Enola, L. Wood, Therese L. Capone, Deola L Peter, Elizabeth L. Gamble, Earline L Schmidt and Agnes L. Dell. She was a parishioner of St Mary Catholic Church. Falgout funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Cox A religious service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Evening Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Joseph Cox, 50, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died on Jan. 22, 1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Barbara Jupiter Cox; father of Tremaine and Shamaine Cox; brother of Keith, Bryan, Darryl and Ella Carter, Gertrude Robertson and Mariah Wiggins, all of Napoleonville. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ida Cox; and a brother. Williams & Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonvi lle is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Aglai Ledet A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Aglai Marie Melancon Ledet 89, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 7 p.m. Jan. 23,1998. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Jerry C. Ledet She is also survived by nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Ledet; parents, Jules Melancon and Laura Plaisance; sons Jimmy "Mickey" and Alvin J. Ledet; brothers, Jules Jr. and Octave Melancon; sisters, Anastasia M. Plaisance, Florence M. Cheramie and Lucia M. Danos. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society. Her hobbies were gardening, embroidery and cooking. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Billiot Sr. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Little Caillou Baptist Mission in Chauvin for Joseph Albert Billiot Sr., 63, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, who died at 12:24 a.m. Jan. 24,1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at the St. Elie Cemetery in Chauvin. He was the husband of Cheryl Chouest Billiot brother of Joseph E. 'Tout", Anthony, Clifford, Lorina and Irene Billiot. He is also survived by his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Manda Foret Billiot; grandmother, Mrs. Frank Foret brother Ozame "Frere" Billiot He was a member of the Little Caillou Baptist Mission of Chauvin. He was a treater for many years. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sallie Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Sallie Marie Boudreaux, 50, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, who died at 1:30 a.m. on Jan. 24,1998. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Frank Boudreaux; mother of Frank Boudreaux Jr. and Tammy Boudreaux Delatte; sister of Terry Landry, Memphise Landry, Shirley Ordoyne and Rita Naquin. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomasie and Inez Thibodaux Landry, brothers, Stanley and Ronald Landry and sister, Loretta Ordoyne. She was a parishioner of St Joseph Catholic Church and a restaurant owner. The Boudreaux family is accepting donations to help with funeral expenses. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Seraphine Clement A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Seraphine "Rosalie" Folse Clement 55, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 12:45 p.m. Jan. 24,1998. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Mervin Clement mother of Dion Clement Selina Laurent Darlene Schexnayder and Faith Clement and sister of Donna Tabor. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harris and Antoinette Reulet Folse. Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ernest Florent A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at First Baptist Church in Vacherie for Ernest Florent, 81, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 1 p.m. Jan. 24,1998. He was the husband of Cecile Luke Florent; father of Eva Malancon, Barbara Jones, Leona Washington, Julius Collins and Lawrence Breaux; brother of Leona Zeno of Vacherie and Hilda Hansen of Ohio. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Garrett & Southall Funeral Home of Vacherie is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hugh Riley A Mass of Christian burial was held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Hugh "Sticker" Walter Riley, 74, a native of Wilson and resident of San Francisco, Calif., who died Saturday, Jan. 24,1998. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Lucille Dumas Riley, brother of Frank Lee Wilson. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wilton Lirette Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Wilton J. Lirette Sr., 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, who died at 9:05 a.m. Jan. 24,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Louella Chauvin Lirette; father of Terry Lirette of Houma, Wilton Lirette, Mrs. Eugene (Jerrydine) Pellegrin, and Mrs. Tommy (Rosalind) Martin, all of Chauvin; brother of Walter, Conrad, Randolph Lirette, all of Chauvin, Mrs. Edward (Latrine) Domangue Sr., Mrs. Murphy (Viola) Pellegrin, Mrs. Gerald (Beatrice) Blanchard of Chauvin; and half-brother of Willy Lirette of Chauvin. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Ida Boudreaux Lirette Sr., daughter, Rosalie Lirette, half-brothers, Edward and Albert Jr. Lirette; half- sister, Olivea Lirette Hebert; and two grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell John Roe Sr. A private service will be held for John E. Roe Sr., 70, a native of Bayou Chene and resident of Morgan City who died Jan. 24,1998. Services will be held at his home today and Tuesday following cremation. Burial will be at sea. He was the husband of Eva Dell Verrett Roe; father of Edward Thomas Roe Sr. of Bayou Vista, Michael Howard Roe of Missouri, John E. Roe Jr. of Alexandria, Ernest James Roe of Morgan City and Jeannie Roe Burnes. He was the brother of Eugene Roe of Denham Springs and Charles Roe of Morgan City. He also is survived by 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Maude Veret Roe; and sisters, Minnie Green and Winnie Smallman. He was a Methodist. He received a Purple Heart for service in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of AARP and V.F.W. Post 442 and president of the Louisiana Crawfish Association. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lula Ledet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Lula Mae Ledet, 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10 a.m. Jan. 25,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home, and 8 a.m. to funeral time, Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Mrs. Wilbert (Mercedes) Knoblock. She is also survived by three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Joseph Ledet Sr.; parents, Felix Felice Bourgeois Ledet; and sons, Henry Joseph Jr. and Calvin Anthony Ledet Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary-J ane Terrebonne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Mary-Jane Marie Terrebonne, 60, a native of Larose and resident of Galliano, who died at 4 a.m. Jan. 25,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Burial will be at the Hebert Cemetery in Galliano. She was the wife of Walton Joseph Terrebonne Sr.; mother of Walton Jr. Melvin Sr., Wayne and Chris Terrebonne, Mrs. Sharen Chiasson, Mrs. Karen Fairchild, Mrs. Darlaine Allemand, and Mrs. Deidre Adams; sister of Calvin Sr., Clifton Sr. and Jeffrey Sr. Thibodeaux, Mrs. Rosemary Bruce. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and one step great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Callais and Eugenie Brunet Thibodeaux; daughter, Mrs. Charlene Thibodeaux; brother, Clinton Thibodeaux. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Theresa Breaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m7Thursday at St Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Theresa Billiot Breaux, 62, a native of Montegut and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 12:20 p.m. Jan. 26,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, and 8 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Clarence J. "Ralph" Breaux Tr.: mother of Theodore 'Teddy" Loupe of Paradis, Gene Paul Breaux Sr. of Des Allemands, Mrs. Sheila L Dufrene of Bouttee, and Brenda Ann Breaux of Des Allemands; sister of Walton "Joe" Billiot of Raceland and Gelton Billiot of Rayne, Mrs. Lillian Comardelle and Mrs. Libby Eschette of Grand Isle, and Mrs. Joann Dardar of Houma. She is also survived by nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Exton and Cecile Chaisson Billiot; and sisters, Alberta (Bert) Griffin and Mrs. Rose Allen. She was a parishioner of St. Gertrude Church and a retired food processor of a seafood plant. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nolan 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 Nolan "Mike" Cheramie, 65, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died on Jan. 26,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Genevieve "Jenny" Griffin Cheramie; father of Jennifer and Sheila Cheramie; brother of Dolty Cheramie Jr. and Lucia Lombas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dolty Cheramie Sr. and Dorcelia Terrebonne Cheramie; and brother, Benito Cheramie. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell George Chiasson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for George Ray Chiasson, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died at 9:45 p.m. Jan. 26,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today, and 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Wilma Stevenson Chiasson; brother of Russell, Roger, and Donald Chiasson, Dianna Trosclair and Susie Haydel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Myrtle Oncale Chiasson; and brother, Bob "Peter" Chiasson. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Navy in WWII and in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was retired from American Cyanamid "Cytec" Corporation. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Maude Cooks A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at St Phillip Baptist Church in Labadieville for Maude B. Cooks, 79, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 8:20 p.m. Jan. 27,1998. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to funeral time today at the church, and dismissal will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Johnnie Mae Singleton, Olivia Washington, Mary Ann Cooks, and Winnie Cooks of Labadieville; Margurite Dorsey and Sterling Cooks of Napoleonville; Ulysses Cooks and Brenda L. Cooks of Thibodaux. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Cooks; parents, Augusts Short and Mary Williams; and son, Perry Jupiter Sr. She was a member of St Phillip Baptist Church in Labadieville and president of the Usher Board. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jessie Dansereau A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Jessie Daigle Dansereau, 97, a native of Gray and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:50 p.m. Jan. 27,1998. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Charles "Bubbie" Dansereau and Cecile Dansereau France; sister of Ernest Daigle, Margaret Simoneaux, Stella Montz, Daisy Hotard and Hazel Rathburn. She is also survived by six grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. She was preceded m death by her husband, Dr. Henry C. Dansereau; parents, Albert and Lydia Martinez Daigle; brothers, Louis and Randolph Daigle; arid sister, Agnes Doiron. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Janette Guidry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor in Golden Meadow for Janette M. Guidry, 63, a native of Raceland and resident of Golden Meadow who died at 7 a.m. today. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the Cheramie Cemetery. She was the wife of Dudley Guidry; mother of David and Steve Guidry, Gayle Mobley and Jackie Guidry; sister of Herbert Guidry Jr., Lee Guidry and Earline Guidry. She is also survived by five granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert Guidry Sr. And Ella Mae Thibodeaux Guidry; a sister, Geraldine Benoit. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. She was a housewife, and her hobby was gardening. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leon Naquin Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Leon Augustin Naquin Jr., 87, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 6 a.m. Jan. 27, 1998. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today, and 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Josephine Melancon Naquin; father of Carroll F. Naquin; brother of Clifton Naquin, Ursule Gros and Mathilde Thibodaux. He is also survived by one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon A. Naquin Sr. and Mathilde Prejean; brothers, Edmond, Sidney Sr., Casimir, Edward, and Louis Naquin; and sisters, Aline and Lucille Naquin. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Philton Terrebonne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in La rose for Philton Joseph Terrebonne, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 11:50 a.m. Jan. 27, 1998. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow. He was the husband of Audrey Orgeron Terrebonne; son of Josephine Duet Terrebonne; father of Mark, Matthew, and Myra Terrebonne; brother of Iinwood and Dale Terrebonne, Patricia Lowenhaupt and Ruby Lorraine. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Terrebonne; and sister, Norma Terrebonne. He was an avid fisherman. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Celina Truxillo A Graveside services will he held at 1 p.m. today at St Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Celina St Pierre Truxillo, 87, a native of Lockport and resident of Slidell who died Jan. 27,1998. Visitation will be held between noon and 1 p.m. today at the church. Burial will take place at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews. She was the sister of Bertha and Vivian Truxillo. She was preceded in death by her husband Andrew J. Truxillo; her parents Eddie and Elvira Roussell St. Pierre; her brothers Eddie Jr., Louis and Edgar St Pierre and a sister Cecile Truxillo. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Annie Truxillo A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 6 p.m. Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Annie Mae Prince Truxillo, 72, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Labadieville, who died at 9 p.m. Jan. 27,1998. Her body has been donated to Tulane Medical Center. She was the daughter of Lelia B. Prince; and mother of Lee, Mark, Paul and Mike Truxillo. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by her husband, LeeRoy Truxillo; and father William "Bill" Prince. She was a parishioner of St Philomena Catholic Church, a member of the Catholic Daughters, and volunteered frequently at Heritage Manor in Napoleonville. Donations to the American Heart Association or masses are preferred. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eunice Blanchard A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Eunice Bergeron Blanchard, 69, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died at 9:45 p.m. Jan. 28,1998. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the chapel. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Calvin Blanchard. She was preceded in death by her mother, Irene Aupied. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Cecile Gaubert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 am. Friday at St. Charles Borremeo Catholic Church in St. Charles Community for Cecile Hymel Gaubert, 77, a native of Ama and resident of Covington, who died at 6 a.m. Jan. 28,1998. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Emmerson Gaubert; mother of Lorraine Gilardi of Covington, Fay Mahlie of Pearl River, and Dumas Hymel of Norco; and sister of Pauline Laurent of Greenwell Springs. She is also survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aubert and Odette Robert Hymel; son, Perry Wesley Gaubert; brothers, Willie, Edward, Sidney Robert and Donatien Hymel; and sister, Ernestine Robert. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wilson Landry A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 am. Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Galliano for Wilson Joseph "Wil" Landry, 68, a native of Houma and resident of Golden Meadow who died at 7:45 am. Jan. 28. Visitation is scheduled for 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. today and 7 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Burial will take place at Cheramie Cemetery. He was the husband of Nerline Marie Callais; the father of Steven, Aljude, Keith and Kim Landry; the brother of Ronald, Milton and Donald Landry, Anna Lee Boudloche, Linda Stendel, Ginger Broussard, Yvonne Landry and stepsisters Yvonne Plaisance and Doris Billiot. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, and seven great- grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elie Joseph and Gladys Marie Pitre Landry; brothers, Francis and Raymond; sister, Eula Mae Landry; and one grandchild. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and a retired seafood processor for Hubert Lefont Shrimp Company for 48 years. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Love Larose A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever for Love Garcie Larose, 71, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died on Jan. 28,1998. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Bryant Larose, Lydia Larose Jennings and Cindy Larose Savoy; sister of Joy Martines and Hope Mounton. She is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband Royal Joseph Larose; parents, Manuel J. and Orphreda Garcie; and sister, Faith Borne. Donations to E.D. White School Foundation are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Julie Naquin A religious service will be held at 11 am. Friday at the Bayou Blue Methodist Church in Bayou Blue for Julie Hebert Naquin, 42, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut who died at 8:55 a.m. Jan. 28,1998. Visitation will be 3 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the Rogers Cemetery. She was the wife of Gary G. Naquin; daughter of Julius E. Hebert; mother of Dylen G. Naquin; sister of Paul A. Hebert of Bayou Blue; Dale J. Hebert of Bourg; John P. Hebert of Houma; Chad M. Hebert of Mountainview, Ark.; Elizabeth M. Elliot and Patricia "Patti" A. Elliot of Conway, Ark.; Faye E. Helton of Poplarbluff, Mo.; Belita L Naquin of Montegut and Nanette A. Prestenbach of Bayou Blue. She was preceded in death by her mother, Isabelle Matherne Hebert; grandparents, Loveless and Beulah Savoie Matherne and Junius E. and Margarite Bourg Hebert. She was a Methodist. Her hobbies were gardening, embroidery and painting. Donations to the family to offset funeral cost are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Bayou Blue is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Harold Shanklin Sr. A religious service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Thibodaux for Harold C. Shanklin Sr., 70, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, who died at 12:40 p.m. Jan. 28, 1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of, Myrtle Shanklin of New Orleans; father of Robert Shanklin of Dallas, Harold Shanklin Jr., and Warren Shanklin of Houston, Judy Royal of New Orleans, Gertrude Nelson and Linda Smith, both of Houston. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his brother, Lionel Shanklin. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sara Sims A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church of Des Allemands for Sara Lip sey Sims, 87, a native of Carrollton, AL and resident of Paradis who died at 9:55 a.m. Jan. 28,1998. (No visitation information) She was the mother of William Michael Sims, George Edward Sims and Sara Elizabeth Sims; sister of, Robert B. Lipsey, Toliver Lipsey, Margaret Thaxton, Ellen Gray, Joetta Wright and Elizabeth Wright She is also survived by seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Sims; parents, William Toliver Lipsey and Ellie Mae Edmonds Lipsey; and a sister, Rebecca Coleman. Donations to First Baptist Church of Des Allemands are preferred to flowers. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gail Stegemeyer Gail Vath Stegemeyer, 51, a native of New Orleans and resident of Luling, died on Jan. 28,1998. She was the wife of Robert Stegemeyer Sr.; daughter of Alvin Vath and Mary Sequeira; mother of Robert Jr. and Stephen Stegemeyer, and Sheila Ryan; sister of Kim Dixon, Joann Slipher, Toni Osbourn. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her step-father, Peter Sequeira; and son, Peter Edward Stegemeyer. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wilma Heron Wilma J. Heron, 52, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Batesville, Ala., died on Jan. 28,1998. She was the wife of Leonard Heron of Batesville, Ala.; daughter of Louise Trahan Guidry; mother of Byron Heron of Batesville, Ala.; stepmother of John Heron of Fort Worth, Texas; sister of Paul and Ervin Guidry, both of Mississippi, and Junior and Vula Guidry, Valarie Guidry Huff, Mary Guidry Lee and Earline Guidry Bernard; step-sister of Eddie, Louis and Ida Guidry. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Didia Guidry, and a sister and two brothers. Willis Funeral Service of Batesville, Ala. was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Valerie Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Valerie LeBouef Hebert, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Raceland, who died on Jan. 29,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 11 p.m. today and 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be at the St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She was the mother of Robert John Hebert, Helen Babin, Virginia Breaux and Yvonne Levron; sister of Helena and Leona Lirette. She is also survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Albert Hebert; parents Henry and Louise Pelligrin LeBouef; brother, Joseph LeBouef; and one grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Augustine Dardar A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St Charles of Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes, for Augustine Antoine "Captain Gus" Dardar, 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Isle of Jean Charles, who died at 11a.m. Jan. 29,1998. Contact funeral home for Mass time. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today at Pointe-aux-Chenes fire station, and 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the fire station. Burial will be at the Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He was the brother of Henry and Michel Dardar, Jeanne Billiot and Rita Falgout. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Eve Naquin Dardar, brothers, Etienne and Vincent Dardar, and sister, Alexine Dardar. He was a parishioner of St Charles of Borromeo Catholic Church, World War II Veteran, owner of Captain Gus Marina of Isle De Jean Charles and a retired boat captain. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ethel Hills A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at St Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Ethel Gertrude Henry Hills, 87, a native Thibodaux and former resident of New Orleans, who died at 4:02 p.m. Jan. 29,1998. Visitation will be at 5 p.m. to religious services today at the church. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be at the Allen Chapel Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Thurston Hill of Thibodaux; brother of Alvin Henry of Houma and Thomas Henry, and Lilly Bartley of Thibodaux. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rebecca and James Henry; son, Harvey Hill Sr.; brothers, Lawrence, David, Clarence and Charles Henry; sisters, Clara Gabriel, Juanita Duplantis and Laura Johnson; two granddaughters and a great- granddaughter. She was a retired Food Service Manager with over 40 years of service for the Diocese of New Orleans at St Paul the Apostle Catholic School and Church. Williams & Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell George Thibodeaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for George Claude Thibodeaux, a native of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 29,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville, and 8 a.m. to funeral, time Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the St Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville. He was the father of Raymond and James Thibodeaux, Marian Daigle; brother of Eddie Thibodeaux, lone Duet and Mae Aucoin. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his-wife, Uranie Gros Thibodeaux; parents, Seraphin and Alida Boudreaux Thibodeaux; brother, Dennis Thibodeaux; and sisters, Annette Arcement and Georgette Aysen. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nellie Barker A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Mt Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Nellie Barker, a former resident of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, who died on Jan. 30,1998. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to religious service at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the step mother of Lenora Anderson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Barker. Williams & Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leonile Curol A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Visitation of Our Lady Catholic Church in Marrero for Leonile Bernadette Matherne Curol, 96, a native of Gheens and resident of Lafitte, who died on Jan 30, 1998. Burial will be at the Fisher Cemetery in Lafitte. She was the mother of Elsie Monaco, Sadie Schieffier, Bessie Bailly, Everett Curol Sr. of Delcambre; foster mother of Freddie Prestenbach. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aromise Anthony Curol; parents, Oleus and Cecile Breaux Matherne; son Oleus Curol; Leitz-Egan Funeral Home New Orleans (Westbank) is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Beatrice Dupre A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Saturday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath for Beatrice Marie Dupre, 91, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Erath who died at 1 p.m. Jan. 30,1998. Burial was at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum in Erath. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emile P. and Cecelia Daig le Dupre; brothers, Louis, Wallace and Paul Dupre Sr.; sisters, Lucy Dupre and Celine D. Flowers. She was retired from the Lafourche Parish School Board, a member of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association and the Vermillion Parish Retired Teacher's Association. David & Broussard Funeral Home of Erath was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Justice Edwards A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off for Justice Lashay Edwards, 1 month, a native and resident of Golden Meadow who died at 2:20 p.m. Jan. 30, 1998. Visitation will be from 10 am. to 1 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Cheramie Cemetery. She was the daughter of Larry Edwards Sr. and Shelly Marie Cormier, the granddaughter of Peter and Lee Ester Edwards and Sam and Shirley Cormier; and sister of Larry Edwards Jr. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Simon Martinez A Mass of Christian burial was held at 10 am. today at St Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer for Simon Charles Martinez, 80, a native and resident of Kraemer who died at 6 p.m. Jan. 30,1998. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Tex J., Chris J., Charles J., Michael J. and Claude J. Martinez, Theresa Hotard, JoAnn Duet and Linda Falgoust; and brother of Olida and Jack "William" Martinez. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Dominique Martinez; parents, Simon Martinez and Dolia Hotard; son, Oscar Martinez; brothers, Agney, Valley and Charles Simon Martinez; sisters, Agnes Martinez, Olivia Larousse and Azelia Kraemer. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Oralee Terrebonne A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Oralee Cheramie Terrebonne, 85, a native of Leeville and resident of Houma who died at 10:30 am. Jan. 30,1998. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Morris Terrebonne Jr., Ella Mae Plaisance, Geraldine Lafont Jeanette Tharp and Anise Hendon; sister of Luke Cheramie, Minta Collins and Ella Deramee. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 32 great- grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Terrebonne Sr.; parents, Hugh and Lema Rose Collins Cheramie; and son, Raymond Terrebonne. She was Catholic and a homemaker. Falgout Funeral Homes of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louis Waguespack A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Louis Waguespack, 84, a native of Labadieville and resident of Raceland, who died at 6:27 p.m. on Jan. 30,1998. Visitation was 8 to 10 a.m. today at the church. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Mervin and Norman Waguespack and Mary Orgeron. He was preceded in death by his wife Beulah Morales Waguespack, parents Eugene and Enola Foret Waguespack and brothers Joseph and Clarence Waguespack. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Brooke Matlock Religious services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Mennonite Church in Des Allemands for Brooke Anne Matlock, 16, a native of Memphis, Tenn., and a resident of Des Allemands, who died at 2:50 a.m. Jan. 31,1998. Visitation will be from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at Mennonite Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the daughter of John Ervin Matlock and Theresa Elain Philpot; the step- daughter of Richard Johnson; the granddaughter of Joe and Betty Matlock and Dixie Wherry and Carlyne Philpot; she was the sister of Amy Matlock; and the half-sister of John Paul and Marilyn Madock. She was preceded in death by her grandfather Charles Philpot She was a student at Hahnville High School and was active in gymnastics. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ===============================================================================