Obituaries of FEBRUARY 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 Doris Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Doris Daigle Boudreaux, 66, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, who died at 9:05 a.m. Feb. 1,1998. Visitation will be 10 to 1 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Euclid Jr., Patsy and Janet Boudreaux, and Carolyn Thibodaux; sister of Adam "AJ." Daigle, Clarabelle Dominique and Eula Crosby. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Euclid Boudreaux Sr.; parents, Luciene and Julia Barrios Daigle; and brothers, Felix, Milton, Freddie and Willie Daigle. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Willie Clayton A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Living Word Church in Houma for Willie "Sleepy" N. Clayton, 55, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, who died at 12:15 p.m. Feb. 1,1998. Visitation will be 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at the Southdown Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Mary Ann Johnson Clayton; father of Willie Jr., Hassan, and Cnawa Clayton, and Eric, Ursulia and Wanda Johnson; brother of Michael Clayton of Hern, Texas, Bruce Clayton of Washington, DC, Jessie Clayton of Baltimore, Maryland, John Clayton of Fluker, James Clayton of New Orleans, Reginald Clayton of Ponchatula; Mary Ann Clayton of New Orleans, and Vinna Attchinson of Hem, Texas. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Julia Norvell Clayton; brothers, Alvin Jr. and Cladwall Clayton. He was a member of the Living Word church. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Steve Dufrene A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lining for Steve John Dufrene, 46, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Luling, who died at 11:08 a.m. Feb. 1,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at the Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. He was the husband of Charlene Thibodeaux Dufrene; son of Shelby and Therese Caillouet Dufrene; father of Kerney Savoie and Joshua Savoie Dufrene; brother of Beverly "Jeanie" Morgan, Romona Adams, and Carlette Dufrene. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Dufrene. All donations will be given to Covenant House of New Orleans. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jimmie Peltier A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Jimmie C. Peltier, 76, a native and resident of Labadieville who died at 4 p.m. Feb. 1, 1998. He was the husband of Anna Mae Peltier, father of Kenneth Peltier; brother of Samuel Peltier Jr. Una Mae Mooreman; step brother of Donald Peltier and Alica McClain. He is also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Velma Peltier, step-mother, Noelie Boudreaux Peltier; brothers Allen, Richard and Edward Peltier, Helena Mire, Beatrice Lasseigne, Evelina Himel and step-sister Elaine Peltier. His body has been donated to the LSU Medical Center. Donations to St Philomena School are preferred. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Charles Vardin A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose for Charles Joseph Vardin, 56, a native of Venice and resident of Galliano, who died at 6:45 a.m. Feb. 1,1998. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. He was the husband of Rose Billiot Vardin; son of Elma Billiot Morris; father of Charles Joseph Taylor, Charlene, Melissa and Venessa Vardin. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements, =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nelva Fayette A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport for Nelva Dufrene Fayette, 66, a native and resident of Gheens, who died at 2:15 a.m. Feb. 2, 1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She was the wife of Johnny Fayette Sr.; daughter of Thelma Orgeron Dufrene; mother of Johnny Jr. Tex, James, Joey and Hector Fayette and Faye Orgeron; sister of Sergien Dufrene and Bertha Danos. She is also survived by eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Elvin Dufrene. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Octavia Hills A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 8 p.m. today at St Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Octavia Hills, 88, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 2,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 7:30 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Friday and burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the mother of Edward S. Hills Sr. and Ethel Hills Turner, both of Thibodaux. She is also survived by four grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Hills; parents, Edward and Mae Belcher, brothers, Harold and George Belcher, and sisters, Edna Belcher and Alma Celestan. She was a parishioner of St Luke Catholic Church. She was a past member of Mysterious 12 Club and her hobbies were cooking, reading, and spending time with family. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joan Gaudet A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at St Bernard Memorial Funeral Home in Chalmette for Joan Ann Nunez Gaudet, 48, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:20 p.m. Feb. 3,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday. Burial will be at St Bernard Catholic Cemetery. She was the wife of Joseph Gaudet Sr.; daughter of Rosalie Bonomo Nunez; mother of Holly Motte, Sheri LaCava, Dana Motte, Gina Motte, Joseph Jr., Mark, and Bradley Gaudet, and Dana Jones; sister of Louis Nunez III. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Louis Nunez Jr. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Houston Moore A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St Anthony Catholic Church in Houma, for Houston Anthony "Shine" Moore, 80, a native of Southdown Plantation and resident of Chacahoula, who died at 2:35 a.m. Feb. 3,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Phyllis Louviere Moore of Chacahoula; father of Robert P. and Karl Moore, both of Houma, Mrs. Roy (Diane) Oncale of Schriever, Mrs. Felix (Charlene) Boudin of Raceland, and Mrs. Tommy (Bernadette) Lavender of Gibson; brother of Warren F. Moore of New Orleans, Randolph Moore and Royce Moore of Houma, and Mrs. Burleigh (Molly) Ruiz of Houma. He was also survived by 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Hilda Mae Giroir Moore; parents, Willie and Stella Butcher Moore" Sr.; grandparents, Dwight Boudin and Bruce Moore; brother, Willie J. Moore, Jr.; sisters, Rose Moore Lyons, Josephine "Tippy" Moore Trahan and Audrey Moore Leblanc. He was a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula. He was the recipient of the Bishop's Medal. He was also school and church traffic guard. He was a retired mechanic at Southdown Sugars for 50 years. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Helen Simons A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St John's Episcopal Church in Thibodaux for Helen P. Simons, 72, a native of Mobile, Ala. and resident of Thibodaux who died at 4:06 p.m. Feb. 3,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Robert Simons; mother of Robin Simons Mariano and Kelly Simons; and sister of Lynne Gritter. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles R. and Annie Kelly Pitcher. Donations to St John's Endowment Fund are preferred. Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dorman Whatley A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Houma for Dorman Page Whatley, 69, a native of Trees and resident of Houma who died at 3:52 p.m. Feb. 3, 1998. Visitation will be 7 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and 9:30 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the church. Burial will be at the St Francis de Sales Cemetery #2. He was the husband of Dolores Erwin Whatley; father of Larry Whatley, Darlene King, Donna Usie, and Priscilla Wilson, all of Houma; brother of Horace A. Whatley Jr., Sammy W. Whatley, Bobby Faye Lawson, Priscilla Pope, all of Houma, and Tom "Bill" Whatley of Ruston. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, one step-grandchild, and eight great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace Anderson Whatley Sr. and Hazel Elsie Ragan Whatley; and a grandson. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elizabeth Callais A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Elizabeth Pitre Callais, 89, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 11:34 a.m. Feb. 4,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the church. Burial will be at St Joseph Cemetery. She was the mother of Dickson J. and Norman J. Callais, Rowena Callais Cheramie and Ruth Callais Adams; and sister of Laura Hall. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Onezime J. Callais; parents, Maximillion Pitre and Locadih Dantin Pitre; son, Russell J. Callais; brothers, I. J., Maximillion, Felix and Harris Pitre; sisters, Blanche Hebert, Edna Danos, and Victoria Cheramie; and also one grandchild. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Olister Smith A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews for Olister Williams Smith, 50, a native of Mathews and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:27 p.m. Feb. 4,1998. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Hugh Kelly Smith; daughter of Josephine Atkins Williams; mother of Allen Alexander Jr., Kernell Hugh Smith, Sharon Alexander, Constance and Gwen Randolph all of Thibodaux; sister of Egerald Williams of Lockport, Westley, Lionel, Vernell and Johnell Williams all of Thibodaux, Arthur Lee Williams of Harvey, Beverly Edwards of New Orleans, Enola W. Robinson of Marrero, Ethel W. Williams, Octavia W. Alexander, Daisy W. Gray, Evetta Owens, all of Thibodaux, Odether W. Gray of Alpharetta, Ga. and Josephine Jackson of North Highlands, Calif. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Williams; grandparents, Westley and Olister Williams and Isaac Sr. and Octavia Atkins; brothers, Arbor L. and Simuel Williams; and one granddaughter. She was a member of St Matthews Missionary Baptist Church and a member of the 5th District Women's Association. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Houston Moore A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Feb. 4 at St Anthony Catholic Church in Houma, for Houston Anthony "Shine" Moore, 80, a native of Southdown Plantation and resident of Chacahoula, who died at 2:35 a.m. Feb. 3,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Phyllis Louviere Moore of Chacahoula; father of Robert P. and Karl Moore, both of Houma, Mrs. Roy (Diane) Oncale of Schriever, Mrs. Felix (Charlene) Boudoin of Raceland, and Mrs. Tommy (Bernadette) Lavender of Gibson; brother of Warren F. Moore of New Orleans, Randolph Moore and Royce Moore of Houma, and Mrs. Burleigh (Molly) Ruiz of Houma. He was also survived by 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Hilda Mae Giroir Moore; parents, Willie and Stella Butcher Moore Sr.; brother, Willie J. Moore, Jr.; sisters, Rose Moore Lyons, Josephine 'Tippy" Moore Trahan and Audrey Moore Leblanc; and two grandchildren. He was a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula. He was the recipient of the Bishop's Medal. He was also school and church traffic guard. He was a retired mechanic at Southdown Sugars for 50 years. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gussie Bellard A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland for Gussie Bellard, 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:30 am. Feb. 4,1998. She was the mother of Melvin Smith Jr. of Alameda, Calif.; sister of Ida Allen and Eliska A Lewis of Oakland, Calif., and Frances A Raphael of Thibodaux. She is also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brothers, James, Walter, Adolf and Andrew Allen; and sister, Ruth Whitfield. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Charles Ellis Charles Robert Ellis, 60, a native of Port Angeles, Wash., and resident of Galliano died on Feb. 4,1998. Services will follow at a later date. He was the son of Mrs. Jean Ellis. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Ellis. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Doyleen Desmo re A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma for Doyleen "Dee" Spencer Desmore, 31, a native of Houma and resident of Neely, Miss., who died at 11:13 p.m. Feb. 5,1998. Burial was at St Francis #2 Cemetery in Houma. She was the daughter of Dowel Spencer; mother of Mersadie Desmore; sister of Vicky Hersey, Lisa Lovell, and Suzette Solet She was preceded in death by her mother, Charlene Robichaux Spencer. Donations to the family for funeral expenses are preferred. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lloyd Picou A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel for Lloyd Ernest Picou, 68, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, who died at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 5,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Anne Marie Dupont Picou; father of David Charles Picou of Morgan City, Robert Lloyd Picou of Pensacola, Fla., Denise Marie Picou Accardo and Michelle Kay Picou Templet, both of Morgan City, and Monique Clarie Picou Speights of Star, Miss. He is also survived by five grandchildren and one great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Cecile Steven Picou; brothers, Paul, Edward and James Picou; and sister, Ruby Picou. He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; an Air Force Korean Veteran of four years; past president of the Rotary club in Patterson and Moss Bluff; and a retired employee of 34 years with Ottis Engineering. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Enola Clement A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Enola Benoit Clement 55, a native of Chackbay and resident of Labadieville, who died at 2:15 p.m. Feb. 6,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Henry Clement daughter of Norman Benoit; mother of Henry Clement Jr. and Melony C. Bergeron; sister of Guy, Russell, and Roland Benoit, Bernice Bourgeois, Delores Savoie, and Mary Roussel. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her mother, Viola Braud Benoit; son, Ronnie R. Clement and daughter, Sandy C. Foret Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell George Foret Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church for George Joseph Foret Sr., 81, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, who died at 9 a.m. Feb. 6,1998. Burial was at the Resurrection Mausoleum. He was the husband of Gladys Uzee Foret; father of George J. Jr. and Gary Paul Foret, Mrs. Joann Smith, Mrs. Carolyn Detellier and Mrs. Margaret Roussell; sister of Mrs. Mildred Simerall, Mrs. Marie Grilletta, Mrs. Lillian Yadon, Mrs. Lucille Thomas and Mrs. Eloise Ragas. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norbet and Elodie Toups Foret; and brothers, Norbet Jr., Raymond and Leonard Foret Donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Shirley Guidry A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. today at First Assembly of Thibodaux for Shirley Cancienne Guidry, 66, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 6,1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the mother of Doug Oncale, Wanda Clement, Bonnie George and Martha Sullivan, all of Thibodaux, and Brucie Oncale of Chackbay; sister of Patsy Lathrope of Golden Meadow, Geraldine Chiasson and Ruth Hebert both of Chackbay, and Beverly Usey of Thibodaux. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Maude Delaune Cancienne; son, Robert Oncale; and brother, Leo J. Cancienne. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Moses Young Sr. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Moses Young Sr., 88, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville who died 12:08 am. Feb. 6,1998. Visitation will be 2,'to 4 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Beatrice Jones Young; father of Selina Williams of Gretna, Rosa Pace of Brandon, Miss., Gloria Stephney of Richmond, Calif., Leroy Young of Labadieville and Moses Young Jr. of Riverside, Calif.; and brother of Raymond Young of Thibodaux. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 44 great- grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Asalie and Prime Young; and three sisters and five brothers. He was a member of the Usher Board #2 at Morning Star Baptist Church. He was a retired employee of Southdown Sugar Refinery. Williams & Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eddie Adams A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Eddie Urban Adams, 84, a native of Lockport and resident of Thibodaux, who died on Feb. 7,1998. He was the husband of Dorothy A. Adams, second wife; father of Edward J. Adams and Eddie P. Adams and Judy Hebert; brother of Milton Adams. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nezy Hebert Cancienne; parents, Augustin and Eva Lerille Adams; brother, Whitney Adams; and sister Edith Cheramie. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Robert Coulter Robert Allan Coulter, 56, a native of Randolph Neb. and resident of Raceland, died at 10:45 am. Feb. 7, 1998. He was the husband of Reta Rhone Coulter; father of Robert Allan Coulter Jr., Isaiah Sallins, Leah Vilene, Holly Renee Coulter Lathen and Peyton Rhone; and half-brother of James Allen Coulter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Betty Coulter; and sister, Sandra Bounds. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Amie Guidroz A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at Holy Rosary Church in Larose for Amie Gustine Naquin Guidroz, 88, a native of Bourg and resident of Larose who died at 9:50 p.m. Feb. 7,1998. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She is the mother of Joseph C. "Joe" and Edward J. Guidroz, Mrs. Rita Marie Allemand, Mrs. Daisy Grabert, Mrs. Lillian Allemand, Mrs. Ida Chiasson, Mrs. Margie St Pierre and Mrs. Marie Breaux. She is also survived by 38 grandchildren, 70 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace J. Guidroz; her parents, Roger and Mathilde Matherne Naquin; brothers, Nicholas, Ernest, Gustave, Willie and Albert Naquin; sisters, Mrs. Bernice Naquin, Mrs. Ernestine Soudelier, Mrs. Mabel Ledet and Mrs. Zelma Naquin; and one grandson. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Church. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Thomas Morvant Jr. A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at S amart Funeral Home in Houma for Thomas Joseph Morvant Jr., 64, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, who died at 6:20 am. Feb. 7,1998. Burial will be at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the husband of Betty Guidry Morvant; father of Tommy Morvant III of Ville Platte, and Tyler and Timmy Morvant both of Houma; brother of Lola Thibodeaux of Thibodaux, and Clara Morvant Birdwell of Many. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Joseph and Mabel Gauthe Morvant daughter, Cynthia Barbie Morvant and brother, Horace Morvant He was a land acquisitionist for Coates Field Services of Oklahoma City, Okla. Samart Funeral Home of Bayou Blue is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Aline Theriot A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:00 a.m. today at St Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Aline Sevin Theriot 96, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:20 a.m. Feb. 7,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Bridget Bourgeois. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodule Theriot; parents, Madeux and Armance Danos Sevin; and brothers, Joseph and Paul Sevin. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Edith Rodrigue A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 am. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Edith Terrebonne Rodrigue, 80, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, who died at 7:45 p.m. Feb. 7,1998. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at Hebert Cemetery. She was the mother of Daniel J. Rodrigue; sister of Ellis A, Terrebonne. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton A. Rodrigue; and parents, Ulysse J. and Georgina Duet Terrebonne. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Patrick Billiot A religious service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Patrick Wayne Billiot, 26, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died on Feb. 8, 1998. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery. He was the husband of Crystal Miller; son of Rosalie M. Ewalt and stepson of Charles Ewalt; father of Shawn Michael and Ryan Anthony Billiot; grandson of Florstine Billiot; brother of Randy Billiot, Tony Wallis, Sandy Moores; half- brother of Ellis Billiot, Gerald James Chapman Jr., Eloise Naquin, and Eldrina Billiot He was preceded in death by his father, Antoine Billiot; grandparents, Collins and Ellise B. Marcel; brothers, Bryan Chapman and Elton Billiot Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Anita Benoit A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Anita S. Benoit, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:05 p.m. Feb. 9,1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Jessie A Jr. and Gary T. Benoit, Jane B. Percle and Carole B. Daigle. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Jessie A. Benoit Sr.; parents, Anatole and Aimee Hebert Soignet; and sisters, Lelia Toups, Beatrice Zeringue and Bessie Hebert. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Warren Bourgeois A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Warren Joseph Bourgeois, 83, a native of Ged and resident of Thibodaux, who died on Feb. 9,1998. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at Eberneza Baptist Cemetery in Zama, Miss. He was the father of Peggy Bourgeois Elmore, Bonnie Yates, and Debra Bourgeois; brother of Tom, Philip, and Pearl Bourgeois. He is also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Shelley Bourgeois; his parents, Aaron and Henrietta Gaudet Bourgeois; and brother, Aaron Bourgeois. He was retired from Gulf Oil after working 35 years as a highly respected employee. He started as a "rough neck" rising to supervisor of drilling. He worked in Venezuela, South America for four years and in various southern states. After retirement he worked as a consultant for Keydril Co., a subsidiary of Gulf Oil. Donations to St. Louis Catholic High-Warren J. Bourgeois Scholarship Fund, 1620 Bank St., Lake Charles, LA 70601, are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Percy Foret A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Percy J. Foret, 76, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died 7:25 a.m. Feb. 9,1998. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Rita Crochet Foret; father of Melvin Tie", Jack, and Billy Foret; brother of Browell and Eldon Foret, Velma Foret Dehart, Bertha Foret Pellegrin and Bella Foret Sevin. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Toussant and Venona Authement Foret; brothers, Aaron, Russell, Melvin and Lovely Foret. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nolan Guillot Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Nolan Phillip Guillot Jr., 46, a native of Jefferson and resident of Des Allemands, who died on Feb. 9, 1998. Visitation will be 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Marie Azalie Folse Guillot; father of Raymond Arthur Guillot of Carriere, Miss.; brother of Hugh James Guillot of Carriere, Miss., Ted Guillot of French Settlement, John Paul Guillot of Marrero, Katherine Wilson of Bumpass, Va., and Phyllis Blouin of Des Allemands. He was preceded in death by his father, Nolan Guillot Sr. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Landry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Mary Polite Landry, 80, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died on Feb. 9,1998. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Donald P. and Mark W Landry; sister of Peter, Anthony "Pena", Russell "Bill" and John Polite, and Mrs. Charles "Lou" Simoneaux. She is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Landry Jr.; parents, Gaetono and Rosa Macaluso Polite; sisters, Josie Simoneaux and Doris Mascarella. She was retired from the Assumption Parish library. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell W.D. Wiles A religious service will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for W. D. "Coach" Wiles, 74, a native of Kosciusko, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11 p.m. Feb. 9, 19 98. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at the chapel. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi, Miss. He was the father of Kenneth and Harold Wiles, Paula Hotard and Rickie G'sell; brother of Kelly Wiles and Billie King. He was also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dee and Inez Caldwell Wiles; brother, Lloyd Wiles; and sisters, Mary Dukes, Sarah Wiles, and Lois Shuler. Donations to St. Philomena Building Fund are preferred. Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alcess Charpentier A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Homes Parlor in Galliano for Alcess Pierre Charpentier, 85, a native of Cut Off and resident of Raceland, who died at 11:50 p.m. Feb. 10,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the father of Larry, Jerry and Jeffery Charpentier, and Mazie Savoie and brother of Aline Plaisance. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife Alcida Danos Charpentier, his parents Lange and Anastasia Chouest Charpentier; son Alex Charpentier; daughter Rosie Charpentier; brothers Levy, Roselus, Olivier, Julien and Rosamond Charpentier; sisters Angela Cheramie, Ozia Lorraine, Velida St Pierre and Avelia Cheramie; and one grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Heyward Davis A memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. today at the United Pentecostal Church in Thibodaux for Heyward A Davis, 76, a native of Bulloch, Georgia and resident of Thibodaux who died at 6 p.m. Feb. 10, 1998. Burial will be at Memorial Garden in Mobile, Ala. He was the husband of Elizabeth Molaison Davis; and father of Elizabeth Carol; step-father of Harvey and Frances Savoie, Jane Ortego, Violet Samanie, Gail Fields and Darlene Savoie. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clara Holmes A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St Augustine Catholic Church in Klotzville for Clara P. Holmes, 88, a native of Klotzville and resident of New Orleans, who died at on Feb. 10,1998. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Bernice Williams, Annie Bell Buggage, Anna Brown, Vivian and Dorita James, Warren and Herbert Holmes, all of New Orleans, Verna Holmes of Klotzville, and Varris Holmes of Detroit; sister of Laura Ruffin and Jennie Richards, both of New Orleans. She is also survived by 39 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Holmes; son, Alfred Holmes; daughter, Jo Ann Adams; three sisters and two brothers. Williams & Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Victorin Hotard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Victorin "Vick" John Hotard, 69, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland who died at 11 a.m. Feb. 10, 1998. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be at St Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He was the husband of Bonnie Folse Hotard; father, of Dean and Ricky Hotard; brother of Vincent and Cherokee Hotard, Betty Blanchard and Susan Boudoin. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Wallace and Hazel Dominique Hotard. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Antoinette Gaudet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling for Antoinette 'Toni" Lagattuta Gaudet 72, a native of New Orleans and resident of Luling, who died at 1:10 p.m. Feb. 11,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until Mass time at the church. Burial will be at St Charles Mausoleum in Luling. She was the wife of Earl P. Gaudet Sr.; mother of Toni Benoit Pete and Steve Gaudet and Christie Ocmand; sister of Phyllis Mancuso, Mary McCullough, and John Lagattuta Sr. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Catherine Scandurro Lagattuta; sister, Catherine St. Amant; and brother, Nicholas Lagattuta. Donations to Holy Family Catholic Church Building Fund in Luling or Father Seelos Center in New Orleans. Westside Funeral Home of Marrero is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Regina Matherne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Regina Bourgeois Matherne, 98, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 9:05 a.m. Feb. 11,1998. Visitation will be 8 to 10 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She was the mother of Wilmer J. Matherne; sister of Blanche Gaudet and Mae Waguespack. She is also survived by a host of grandchildren and great- grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abel Matherne Sr.; parents, Wallace and Marie Babin Bourgeois; son, Abel Matherne Jr.; daughter, Cecile Spicuzzo; brothers, Johnny and Theophile Bourgeois; and sisters, Marie Foret, Annette Saucier and Estelle Faulk. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marie Zeringue A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Marie Becnel Zeringue, 65, a native and resident of Vacherie who died at 7:35 a.m. Feb. 11,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Troy M. Zeringue, Bonnie Z. MacFayden, Twilla Z. Morvant and Charity A. Zeringue; sister of Joseph, Tony and Joseph Marcel Becnel, Mabel B. Guillot, Jane B. and Evon A. Percle. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley J. Zeringue; parents, Abel and Marguerite Falgoust Becnel; brothers, Abel Becnel Jr. and Louis Becnel; sisters, Althe Rome, Delta Rodrigue, Anne Becnel, Janet Folse and Therence Becnel. She was a member of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sidonie Falgoust A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Sidonie Marie "Nan" Falgoust, 89, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 10:30 p.m. Feb. 12,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, and 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church mausoleum. She was the sister of Mrs. Edward (Norma) Falgoust, Mrs. Jules (Velma) Delatte, Mrs. George (Alice) Becnel and Mrs. Floyd (Earline) Becnel, all of Vacherie and Horace Falgoust of Gonzales. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Regina Kliebert Falgoust; brothers, Maurice, Louis, Landraux, August, Olibert, and Evarist Falgoust; and sisters, Alicia and Isabelle Falgoust Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lincoln Galliano A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Lincoln "Jay" Galliano, 68, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, who died at noon Feb. 12, 1998. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Anna Belle Gros Galliano; father of Zelma Lee Galliano of Kansas City, Mo.; stepfather of Gail Guidry, Betty Barbaree, Fay Allemand and Patty Duet. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luke and Lelia Badeaux Galliano; sisters Lorraine Daigle and Louverda Doucet. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic church in Larose, an Army veteran of World War n, and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eric Mollier A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at St Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Eric J. Molliere, 33, a native and resident of Napoleonville who died at 7:06 p.m. Feb. 12,1998. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time today at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Naomy Truxillo Molliere; son of Joseph and Shirley Blanchard Molliere Jr.; father of Dodie and Elizabeth Molliere; brother of Dale, Joseph III, and Michael Molliere, Arlene "Moe" and Darlene "Dee" Molliere; he was the grandson of Dease Molliere. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey Molliere. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gladys Tauzin Gladys Landry Tauzin, 78, a native of Lafayette and resident of Cut Off died at 3:45 a.m. Feb. 12,1998. Arrangements are pending. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Lafayette. She was the mother of John, Donald, and Anthony 'Tony" Tauzin, Linda Tauzin LeBlanc and Marilyn Tauzin Breaux and sister of Jessie Landry. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two step grandchildren and one step great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Tauzin; parents, Noah and Anna Patin Landry; brothers, Percy and Willis Landry; sisters, Rena Delhomme, Amy Domingue, and VernaMae Menard. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Angelic Clulee A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Gheens Presbyterian Church in Gheens for Angelic Adams Clulee, 83, a native and resident of Gheens, who died at 10:10 a.m. Feb. 13,1998. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Gloria M. Clulee and Cleo Schouest; sister of Josephine and Estelle Comardelle. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry J. Clulee; parents, Antoine and Josephine Matherne Adams; sister, Elvire Comardelle; and brothers, Adolph, Antoine Jr., Alfred, Joseph and Lucien Adams. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Neville Himel A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church for Neville Charles Himel, 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died at 3:15 p.m. Feb. 13,1998. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was survived by his wife, Virgie Benoit Himel; sons, Earl J. and Warren C. Himel; daughters, Dianne H. Benoit and Gloria H. Legendre; a brother, Yves Himel; sisters, Enola Ordoyne, Louvenia Guidroz, Yvonne Guidry, Anna Lee Hebert and Deloria Landry. He was also survived by six grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorgeville Himel and Emelia Thibodaux; a brother, Clarence Himel; sisters, Aspazie Ordoyne and Annette Himel. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hester Rohilliard A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville for Hester Whaley Rohilliard, 92, a resident and native of Thibodaux who died at 1:10 p.m. Feb. 13,1998. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Dismissal services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Murphy Rohilliard Sr., Rose Meads, Mary Moore, Betty Woods and Bessie Brown; She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 31 great- grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Waymon Rohilliard Sr.; parents, William Sr. And Rose Johnson Whaley; sons, Waymon Jr. and Joseph Rohilliard Sr.; daughters, Florence and Doris Rohilliard; he is also survived by two brothers and three sisters. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jeffrey Dishman A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11:30 a.m. today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma for Jeffrey Thomas Dishman, 26, a native and resident of Houma who died on Feb. 14,1998. Burial will be at the St Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He was the son of James Martin and Catherine Ann Verret Dishman of Houma; grandson of John Dishman Sr., Annie Laura Fabregas and Lucille Vice Verret, all of Houma; brother of Martin Paul Dishman of New Iberia, Richard Joseph and William "Bully" John Dishman, Jamie Portier and Natalie Jude Dishman, all of Houma. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, William Decatur Verret He was a parishioner of St Bernadette Catholic Church; a member of Krewe of Hercules and assistant soccer coach for Vanderbilt High School; and operational trainee for Entergy. Donations to Director of Recovery Services, La. Organ Procurement Agency, 3501N Causeway Blvd., Suite 940, Metairie, LA 70002-3626 Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Earl Larose A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated today at St Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Earl John Larose, 85, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux who died at 7 a.m. Feb. 14,1998. Burial will be in the St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Marcelle Landry Larose; father of Robert P., Andrew D., and Lorraine Larose. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcee Larose and Lilyienne Boudreaux; and a son, Msgr. Earl Larose. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Felix Triche A funeral service was held at Del Lago Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Worth, Fla. for Felix W. Triche, 83, a native of Schriever and resident of Lantana, Fla., who died on Feb. 14, 1998. He was the father of Beverly T. Hill, Mary Lou Ducote and Walter Triche. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Mire Triche; parents, Felix and Mary Triche; sister, Mable Triche; and brother, Homer Triche. Del Lago Funeral Home of Lake Worth, Fla. is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Beatrice Woods A religious service will be held at 5 p.m. Friday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Beatrice Marie Woods, 48, a native of Napoleonvi lle and resident of Labadieville, who died on Feb. 14, 1998. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville, and 5 p.m. to religious services at the church. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Saturday and burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Elvira Truehill of Napoleonville; mother of Michael Woods of Labadieville; sister of Linda, Steve Sr. and Isaac Truehill and Catherine Holloway, all of Labadieville, Jean Stevenson of Fort Pierce, Fla., Gaynell Queen, Vanessa and Jacqueline Truehill, all of Thibodaux, Harold Doyd Truehill of Chicago, Floyd Truehill Sr. of Napoleonville and Cardell Truehill of Bertrandville; and stepmother of Beverly, Leroy and Larry Woods of Napoleonville, Charlene and Linda Woods of Marrero, Kenneth and Clarence Woods Jr. of Thfbodaux, Mark Woods of Harvey, Kevin Woods of New Orleans and Michael Woods of Labadieville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Woods Sr.; and her father, Joseph Truehill Jr. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Anna Blanchard A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Anna Hebert Blanchard, 81, a native and resident of Napoleonville who died at 3:29 a.m. Feb. 15,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville. She was the mother of Clara Foret of Houma and Sharon Borne of Napoleonville; the sister of Anne Simoneaux, Jennifer Foret, Johanna Foret and Angelle Borne. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Cyprien and Clara Frioux Hebert; brother, Oliver Hebert; sisters, Odette Hebert Stella Daigle, Inez Blanchard and Enola Hebert Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rose Rhodes A Mass of Christian burial will be held at noon today at the Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Rose Guidry Rhodes, 92, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, who died at 9:47 p.m. Feb. 15,1998. Burial will be at St Francis de Sales No. 1 Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Rhodes Sr.; parents, Virgil and Alice Songe Guidry; son, Lawrence Rhodes Jr.; brothers, Robert, Yancy and Stanley Guidry; sisters Mrs. Dalton "Gracie" Freeman and Mrs. Elmo "Lottie" Pellegrin. She was a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church and a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Herbert Clement A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. today at Hargrave Funeral, Home Chapel in Morgan City for Herbert Paul Clement, 64, a native of Chackbay and resident of Morgan City, who died at 3:30 a.m. Feb. 16,1998. Burial will be at the Morgan City Cemetery. He was the husband of Dolores Boudreaux Clement of Morgan City; father of Jimmy Clement of Houma; Randy Clement and Glen Benoit, both of Thibodaux, Mrs. Michael (Arlene) Matherne of Vacherie, Mrs. Randy (Lisa) Chaisson of Houma, Mrs. James (Janie) Monney of Thibodaux and Ramona Clement of Morgan City; brother of Harvey Clement of Chackbay, Manuel Clement and Gloria Crochet, both of Houma; and Ezra Aucoin and Doris Barrios, both of Thibodaux. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. He was a U.S. Marine veteran. Hargrave Funeral Home of Morgan City is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lillie Duncan A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux for Lillie Rhodes Duncan, 79, a native of St Gabriel and resident of Thibodaux who died at 2:15 p.m. Feb. 16,1998. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Jared "Jerry," Michael and Douglas Duncan; sister of Nitsy Rebstock and Joy Fish of New Orleans and Pat Dumonde of New Iberia. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jared Y. Duncan Sr. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gertie Johnson 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 Gertie Terrebonne Johnson, 79, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 7:45 p.m. Feb. 16, 1998. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery. She was the mother of Patrick E. and Michael R Johnson, and Jo Ann J. Morris; sister of Lindbergh Terrebonne, Enola T. DeArmond, Beatrice T. Matthews, and Rozena T. Pitre. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Olvey Cambelle "Johnny" Johnson; parents, Edison and Marie Broussard Terrebonne; brothers, EJ., Mack, Chester and Nolty Terrebonne. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Adele Molaison A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bethel Baptist Church in Grand Bois for Adele B. Molaison, 64, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Bourg who died at 2 a.m. Feb. 16,1998. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the Bisland Cemetery. She was the wife of Leroy A Molaison; mother of Ronald LeBoeuf, Chad Molaison, Marion LeBeouf and Judy Billiot; sister of Francois, Mack, and Roy Billiot. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Victoria Billiot; brothers, Alfred Jr., Adam, Alcee, Addless and Alton Billiot; sisters, Adeline Dardar, Eve Billiot and Rita Billiot. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church of Grand Bois. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Glen Williams A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home parlor in Galliano for Glen Flemings Williams, 74, a native of Farmerville and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 2:55 p.m. Feb. 16, 1998. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow. He was the husband of Evelida Theriot Williams; father of Dwight Williams; brother of George Allen Williams Jr., Floy W. Theriot and Loy W. Smith. He is also survived by two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Alen Williams Sr. and Inez Phelps Williams. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Evelyn Becnel A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Evelyn Chenier Becnel, 90, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 7:32 p.m. Feb. 17,1998. Visitation will be 8 to 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Willie, Milton and Gordon Becnel, and Garnet Becnel Granier; sister of Armance Kliebert. She i s also survived by 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Josue Becnel; parents, Armand and Virginia Oubre Chenier; brothers, Alcee, Joseph and Louis Chenier; and sister, Luce Chenier Cazenave. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eddie Talbot Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Eddie "So-Bil" Talbot Sr., 77, a native and resident of Labadieville who died at 2:45 p.m. Feb. 17,1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Emily Cressioni Talbot; father of Eddie Talbot Jr.; brother of Hazel Talbot Craddock and Sara Talbot Waguespack. He was preceded in death by his parents, Righter and Agnes Gauthe Talbot Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Aline Leonard A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home for Aline Guillot Leonard, 100, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:45 p.m. Feb. 17,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the mother of Clifford Leonard, Ouida Holstine and Dorothy Howell. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Leonard; parents, Theophile and Armantine Maronge Leonard; and four brothers and four sisters. . Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Josephine Danos Graveside services will be held for Josephine Cheramie Danos, 80, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Barataria who died at 9:45 a.m. Feb. 18,1998. She was the mother of Elton Danos and sister of Eugene and Andrew Cheramie and Elonor Cheramie Danos. She was preceded in death by her husband John Danos and parents Ernest and Julienne Daigle Cheramie. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Herman Gros A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Herman Joseph Gros Sr., 80, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux who died at 5:45 p.m. Feb. 18,1998. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the church. Burial will be at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Iver Guidry Gros; the father of Herman Jr., Warren, Byron, and Dwayne Gros, Rosemary Boudreaux, Judy Bourgeois and Melissa Martino; the brother of Carroll "Bus" Gros, Lucy Guidry, Carrie Callahan, Shirley Robinson and Vivian Albarto. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Ursule Boudreaux Gros; daughter, Catherine Gros Trosclair, brother, Elvin Gros; and sister, Julia Gros Ponville; and one grandchild. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Anthony Legendre A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Anthony Lester Legendre, 90, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Port Allen, who died Feb. 18,1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was preceded in death by his wife Laura Terrebonne Legendre; his parents Walter and Octave Stevens Legendre; a brother Conrad Legendre and his sister Gladys Hebert. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Perry Lewis A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Old Fountain Missionary Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Perry Lewis, 24, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died on Feb. 18 1998. He was the son of Betty Lev/is and Charles Miller of Thibodaux; brothers, Charles Jr., Betrell, Clinton, Bianco and Evelyn Miller, Laura Smith, Lynelle Johnson and Tamika Price, all of Thibodaux; grandparents, Gloria and Charlie Campbell; and great-grandmother, Annette Hills. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Fleming Lewis Sr., Early Miller and Rebecca Thomas. Kennedy Funeral Home, Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Roy Lirette Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin for Roy Lirette Sr., 65, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Upper little Caillou who died at 1:55 a.m. Feb. 18,1998. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the KC. Hall. Burial will be at St Elie Cemetery in Chauvin. He was the husband of Mary Ann Voisin Lirette; father of Roy Lirette Jr. and Chris Lirette of Houma, Timmie Lirette Sr. of Chauvin. Ellen Boudreaux of Baton Rouge and Judy Use of Bayou Blue; brother of Hewett and Julius Lirette of Chauvin, Helen Bonnette of New Orleans and Isamay Lirette of Houma. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dutreal and Josephine Bergeron Lirette; brother, James Lirette Sr.; sisters, Delta Domangue, Beverly Keife, Vilma Neil and Yvonne Blanchard. He was a member of the Harvest Cathedral of Houma and a retired boat captain. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Klebertine Martin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Klebertine Guidry Martin, 94, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, who died at 12:53 a.m. Feb. 18,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. She is survived by three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Armand Martin Jr.; parents Klebert and Marcelline Braud Guidry, son Wilfred Martin Sr., brothers Camile, Sidney, Paul, Thomas, Ellis, Clay, Willie, Noah and Alfred Guidry and sister Lucille Robichaux. She was a member of Ladies Alter Society of St Mary. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gerald Cheramie A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Gerald Joseph Cheramie, 63, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 8:40 a.m. Feb. 19,1998. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Dudley; Noel, Rickey, Alton, Ray, Perry, Gary, Larry and Gerrard Cheramie and Peggy Bowie, Mary Turner, Charity Reed, April Duvar and Teshia Maxwell; brother of Leroy, Herbert, Chris, Noel Jr. and Gernice Cheramie, Francis Eymard, Rosita Plaisance. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noel Cheramie Sr. and Augusta Serigny Cheramie; and sister, Romanda Cheramie. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Freddie Nelson A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Charles Baptist Church in Paincourtville for Freddie Nelso n, 80, a native and resident of Paincourtville who died at 11:50 p.m. Feb. 19,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Victoria Jacobs Nelson and step-father of Joyce Jacobs, both of Paincourtville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Bessie Nelson; and brother, Early Nelson. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Isabelle Smith A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Isabelle "Belle" Mary Anne Smith, 89, a resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 19,1998. Visitation will be 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Richard Alfred Smith of Florida; sister of three brothers. She is also survived by three granddaughters and four great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred F. Smith; parents, Ozeme and Mary Anne Bergeron Naquin; daughter Mary Abigail Smith; and five sisters. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Daughters of America; graduate of Mt. Carmel College in Thibodaux and Soule Business College of New Orleans. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nolan Vinet Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Nolan Joseph Vinet Jr., 42, a native of Raceland and resident of Galliano, who died on Feb. 19,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He was the son of Anna Mae Chiasson Vinet; brother of Mrs. Magnus (Gloria) Arceneaux and Mrs. Kevin (Corlette) Koster. He was preceded in death by his father, Nolan Vinet Sr. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Irene Aupied A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Irene Poche Aupied, 90, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:30 p.m. Feb. 20,1998. Burial will be at St. Joseph cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samson P. Aupied, parents, Philip and Olympe Borne Poche; and brother, Irby Poche. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Paula Bourgeois A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.-m. today at St. Joseph Co- cathedral in Thibodaux for Paula M. Bourgeois, 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:30 am. Feb. 20,1998. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cora and Wilfred Bourgeois; brothers, Girard and Mark Bourgeois; and sisters, Edith Gaude, Maude Richard, Marguerite Grabert and Anita Richard. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Samuel Smith A religious service was held today at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville for Samuel T. Smith, 85, a native of St. Stephens, Ala., and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 9 p.m. Feb. 20,1998. Burial will be at St. Anne Cemetery in Napoleonville. He was the father of Samuel T. Smith II, Berton Guy Smith and Bertie Grybyak. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sadis Berniard Smith; and parents, Syd and Bertha Smith. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rev. Henry Brinkley A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Saint Mark Congregational Church in Schriever for Rev. Henry Chilton Brinkley, 57, a native of Virginia Beach, Va. and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2:25 a.m. Feb. 21,1998. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be at Little Zion Congregational Cemetery in Chackbay. He was the husband of Eula Reed Brinkley; son of Irvin and Annie Corprew Brinkley of Virginia Beach, Va.; father of Lisa Robinson of Rayville, Jacquelyn Lombard and Renee Brinkley-Bell of Thibodaux; brother of James, Larry and Irvin L Jr. Brinkley, Mary Kaye Yalborough, Connie Rawlings and Cherron Mitchell. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Faye Hardy and Paige Southall; and one grandson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and pastor of Saint Mark Congregational Church of Schriever. Community Funeral Home of Houma, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Velma Hill A religious service will be held at noon Saturday at Evening Star Baptist Church in Baker for Velma Ellis "Sister" Hill, a native of Baker and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:28 a.m. Feb. 21,1998. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Sharon Hill of Thibodaux; stepmother of Rhea Hamilton of Los Angeles and Thurston Hill of Thibodaux; sister of Mattie Bennett of Baker and Pearl Ellis of Baton Rouge, Samuel, Wilson and Rev. Q. T. Ellis, all of Baton Rouge. She is also survived by two grandchildren and 14 step- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hosea Hill; and her parents, four sisters, two brothers and a stepson. She was a retired school teacher of Lafourche Parish; a catechism teacher at St. Luke and a member of the Travelers Lady's Club. Miller and Daughter Mortuary of Zachary is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Glaze Chauvin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever for Glaze Dufrene Chauvin, 87, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Schriever who died at 12:50 a.m. Feb. 21,1998. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Leonard, Dudley, and Mary Anne Chauvin, Elaine Hebert, and Sharon Schexnayder, all of Schriever, Felix Chauvin of Thibodaux, Larry Chauvin of Houma, and Charles Chauvin of Lacy, Wash.; sister of Leonce and Ernest Dufrene, both of Metairie, Whitney Dufrene of Des Allemands, Lester Dufrene of Sienionce, France, Verlie Reeves of Fayetteville, Ga., and Myrtle Hoffman of Luling. She is also survived by 33 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Chauvin Sr.; parents, Toussaint Pierre and Cecile Regina Parks Dufrene; sons, Morris Jr. and Jerrel Anthony Chauvin; brother, Norris Dufrene; and sister, Mae Toups. She was a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church and a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Judith Folse A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Judith Marie Gaudet Folse, 100, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 3 p.m. Feb. 21,1998. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Charles P. Folse, Mrs. Louis P. Porche, Mrs. Eula F. Gierlinski, Mrs. Thelma F. Minick, Mrs. Wimmer F. Bauldin, and Mrs. Betty F. Gervais. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; 37 great-great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren, and six step-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Joseph Folse; parents, Henry and Celeste Gervais Gaudet; son, Jackson P. Folse; daughter, Mrs. Enid F. Delahoussaye; brothers, Abel Gaudet and Emmanuel Donnaud; sisters, Mrs. Aline G. Chauvin Smith and Mrs. Ella G. Matherne; one grandchild and two great- grandchildren. She was a parishioner of St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Julius White A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac for Julius "Red" White, 63, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Dulac, who died at 5:53 p.m. Feb. 21,1998. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Mary L. White; father of Mrs. Rodney (Nicole) Parfait; brother of Eli, Nolan and Floyd White, Cecile Gautier, Inez Dupre, Mrs. Oscar (Lula Mae) Bourg, Alice Palmer, Edith Hotard and Oletta Chatagnier. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Eva Fanguy White; and brother, Nicholas White Jr. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marie Theriot A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever for Marie Louise Berthelotte Theriot, 89, a native and resident of Schriever, who died at 2:46 p.m. Feb. 21,1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time today at the Chauvin Funeral Home. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Gustave "Gus" Theriot of Schriever. She is also survived by five step-grandchildren and 11 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Clovis Theriot; parents, Gustave and Lydia Lejune Berthelotte; brothers, Tom, Augastine, Robert, Emile. Harry, Mertile, Louis, Octave, Gustave, Leonce, Joseph, John and Lee Berthelotte; sisters, Noby Naquin, Mathilda Clause, Adline Pritchard and Theresa Marcel. She was a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church and member of the Ladies Club, and a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Byars A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Church of Assumption in Franklin for Mary Ibert Byars, 81, a native of Franklin, who died on Feb. 22,1998. Visitation will be noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be at the Franklin Cemetery. She was the wife of Leon D. Byars of Baton Rouge; mother of John C. Byars of Ventress, Leon E. Byars of Thibodaux, Kathleen B. Green of Springfield, Mo., Helen Krudwig of Overland Park, Kan., Ruth B. Taylor of Hampton, Va., and Marjorie B. Hasten of Baton Rouge; and sister of Joyce I. Trahan of Camarillo, Calif. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles A. and Viola Bernard Ibert, Sr.; brother, Charles A. Ibert Jr.; and sister, Dorothy I. Lamothe. Ibert's Mortuary of Franklin is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Virginia Hullinger A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Virginia "Ginger" Hullinger, 58, a native of Talihina, Okla. and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 1:52 p.m. Feb. 22,1998. Visitation was at 8:30 to 10 a.m. today at the church. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the step-daughter of Jean West; mother of Henri Charles DeLancey of Golden Meadow, Colette DeLancey and Shirrie Kent of Chipley, Fla. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son Pierre DeLancey. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements, ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eldon LeBouef Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Eldon Gabrial LeBouef Sr., 58, a native of Montegut and resident of Larose, who died at 1 a.m. Feb. 22,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 11 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Homes in Galliano. Burial will be at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He was the former husband of Tina Verdin; father of Eldon LeBouef Jr., Michael J. LeBouef, Ricky Billiot and Donna LeBouef; brother of Michael A. LeBouef and Evelyn Trosclair. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Olivet Dupre LeBouef. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Henry Shatoska A religious service will be held at Falgout Funeral Home Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Raceland for Henry Curtis Shatoska, 69, a native of Oceola, Ark., and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 6 a.m. Feb. 22,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at St Mary Cemetery. He was the husband of Lucille Cassie; son of Mrs. Virginia Curtis Shatoska; father of Mrs. Cassie Morgan and Mrs. Candus Stephens; brother of Troy and Lynn Shatoska, Mrs. Diane Justillian, Mrs. Reba Caldwell, Mrs. Gloria Doame, and Mrs. Pamela Zacharia. He is also survived by five grandchildren and one great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Shatoska; and daughter, Cheryl Shatoska. He was a Korean War Veteran. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ricky Meads Sr. A funeral service will be held at noon Saturday at the New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville for Ricky R. Meads Sr., 40, a native of Labadieville and resident of New Orleans, who died Feb. 22,1998. Visitation will be 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Mount Hermon Baptist Church in Avondale and from 11 a.m. until noon at the New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville. He was the husband or Rose N. Meads, father of Ricky R. Meads Jr., Shaquis S. Meads and Brandy N. Cools; son of Ulis Sr. and Rose Meads; brother of Ulis Jr., Arthur and Clarence Meads of Thibodaux, Doris Johnson and Cheryl Sowell of Thibodaux, and Pearl Monroe of New Orleans. Internment will be in the church cemetery. Davis Mortuary Service, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Audrey Uzee A graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Audrey Savoie Uzee, 83, a native of Bourg and resident of Raceland who died Feb. 22,1998. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Beuvans Savoie and Edwina Lagautta. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lionel Uzee; parents, Duncan and Elizabeth Lecompte Savoie; a son, Russell Uzee; brother, Lucien "LD" Savoie; and sister, Charlatte Diez. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Earl Dugas A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn United Methodist Church in Napoleonville for Earl J. Dugas, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died on Feb. 23, 1998. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Irma Pete Dugas; father of Eula Mae Dugas of Pontiac, Mich.; step-father of Elsie Beattie, Hazel Thomas, and Helen Van Buren of New Orleans, Ceola, John and Welton Bettie and Marion Hall of San Francisco; brother of Ivory Dugas of Chicago, HI., Eula Haughton of Los Angeles, Evely n Pollard and Mildred Sylvester of Napoleonville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret Garrison and Mack Dugas; his first wife, Beatrice Cheatham; brothers, Irvina and Warren Dugas; sisters, Inez Durham and Myrtle Pappas; and stepmother, Lillie Johnson Dugas Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Donald Dupre Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at St Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Donald "Jack" Dupre Sr., 61, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, who died at 3:15 p.m. Feb. 23, 1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Cremation will be at Crematorium, Inc. He was the husband of Shirley Domangue Dupre of Chauvin; father of Alvin Sr. and Donald "Bud" Jr. Dupre, both of Houma, Mrs. Iris (Priscilla) Collins, Mrs. Dennis (Donna) Domangue, and Mrs. Sidney (Veronica) Lyons Jr., all of Chauvin, and Lori Dupre of Lockport; brother of Ronald "Tee" Dupre of Chauvin and Bobby Dupre of Houma He is also survived by 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Lela Thibodeaux Dupre; brother, Junius Dupre of Texas; a son and two grandsons. He was a parishioner of St Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; a bass fisherman and a boat captain. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lily Oncale A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Lily Rose Oncale, 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died Feb. 23,1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St Joseph Cemetery. She was the mother of LJ. Oncale and Holly O. Naquin. She is also survived by five granddaughters and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis C. Oncale; parents, Wallace and Lelia Breaux; sisters, Elmira Riche, Bonnie France, Earline Gervais and Rose Adams. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bryant Southall A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville for Bryant Southall, 38, a native and resident of Plattenville, who died on Feb. 23,1998. Burial was at the Wesley United Methodist Church Cemetery in Napoleonville. He was the son of Rev. Obbie, Southall Sr. of Palmetto; brother of Obbie Jr. and Dwight Southall, both of Plattenville, LeRoyal Southall of San Francisco, Curtis Southall of Lemannville, Percy Southall of New Orleans, Claiborne Southall of Vacherie, and Audrey Southall of Ewellville. He was preceded in death by his mother, Iola Reed Southall. He was a laborer. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lawrence Bourg A religious service was held at noon today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Lawrence Bourg, 84, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 12:25 a.m. Feb. 24,1998. Burial was at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He was the brother of Harry and Lillian Marie Bourg. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alidore and Virginia Hemmecker Bourg; brothers, Andrew, Elvin, Robert, Henry and Morgan Bourg. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Irene Molinere A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Montegut Baptist Church for Irene Galley Molinere, 78, a native and resident of Montegut, who died at 6:34 p.m. Feb. 24,1998. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the church. Burial will be at Dugas Cemetery in Montegut She was the mother of Kenneth Molinere and Mrs. Craig (Carolyn) Ordoyne, both of Houma, Gary, Glynn and Floyd Molinere, all of Montegut; sister of Harry and Norris Galley, both of Bridge City, and Claude Galley of Westwego, Linda Billiot of Montegut, Betty DeLaOlive of Marrero and Dorothy Howard of Arkansas. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland J. Molinere Sr.; parents, Homer and Jeanne Rodrigue Galley; son, Cleveland J. Molinere Jr.; brothers, Peter, Norman and Dallas Galley; and sister, Rita Hebert ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Modeste Morvant A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Modeste C. Morvant, 87, a native and resident of Chackbay who died at 2 p.m. Feb. 24,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Clarance Morvant Jr., Jean D. and Charles W. Morvant; and sister of Eddie Clement. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarance J. Morvant Sr.; parents, Cyprien and Florence Borne Clement; brothers, Claude and Frank Clement; sisters, Elma Clement Clement and Louise Clement Chiasson; half sister, Beatrice Clement Derocher; and a grandson. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Celeste Bourgeois A graveside service will take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday at St Charles Borromeo in St Charles community for Celeste Mary Bourgeois, infant who died Feb. 26,1998. She was the daughter of Mark and Lorraine Naquin Bourgeois; granddaughter of CJ. and Miriam Naquin and Dickie and Mary Ann Bourgeois; sister of Laban, Caleb and Emily Bourgeois. She was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Anthony Bourgeois. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Corinne DeFelice A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Corinne Guidry DeFelice, 83, a native of St Charles and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:48 p.m. Feb. 26,1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church. She was the mother of Michael James and Robert John DeFelice, Carol Ann Boudreaux and Elaine Marie Angello; and sister of Lillian Crow. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow J. DeFelice; parents, Ernest and Amelia Guidry, and sister, Irene Parra. Donations to the Woodrow J. DeFelice Memorial Scholarship Fund at Nicholls State University are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rachel Gosnell A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Rachel Cheramie Gosnell, 51, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of New Iberia, who died at 12 p.m. Feb. 26 1998. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Miles Gosnell; daughter of Mrs. Randolph Cheramie Sr.; mother of Monty, Scott and Cheramie Gosnell; and sister of Todd and Randolph Cheramie Jr. She was preceded in death by her father Randolph Cheramie Sr. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Claude Ponson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebr ated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Claude "Singalo" Ponson, 88, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died at 11 a.m. Feb. 26,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and 8 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home. Burial will at the church cemetery. He was the father of Carroll J. Ponson, Marlene P. Warren and Marcella Ponson Foret; brother of Mrs. Dub (Odette) Seely. He is also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Adams Ponson; parents, Walter and Mathilde Montet Ponson Sr.; daughter, Lucille Ponson; brother, Walter Ponson Jr.; and sisters, Eva P. Martinez and Ruby P. Hebert He was the oldest living fireman with the Home, Hook and Ladder Fire Co. of Thibodaux. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eugis Verrett A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off for Eugis Verrett, 68, a native of Houma and resident of Cut Off, who died at 5:50 p.m. Feb. 26, 1998. He was the brother of Horace, Sandy, Felician, Clopha and Allen Verrett, Mae Martin and Etha "Bea" Rivette. He was preceded in death by his parents, Taylor and Marie Ann Billiot Verrett; sisters, Eva Clara Jean Verrett Billiot and Gladys 'Tot" Billiot. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Byron Clement A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St Joseph Co- cathedral in Thibodaux for Byron James Clement, 38, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 27,1998. He was cremated. He was the husband of Jenny Daigle Clement; son of Lloyd "Red" and Anna Lee Pennison Clement; father of Lauren and Lacey Clement; stepfather of Ray Trosclair, brother of Lee, Aaron and Karl Clement; grandson of Elodie Pennison and Edith Clement He was preceded in death by his grandfathers Arthur Pennison and Cal Clement; and a sister, Shelley Jane Clement Landry's Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marguerite Hebert A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Marguerite Passantino Hebert, 103, a native and resident of Paincourtville, who died at 6:23 p.m. Feb. 27,1998. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Joseph C. Hebert and Doreen Jeffers; sister of Frances Tabor. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude B. Hebert parents, Frank Passantino and Gaetano Catanzaro; a daughter, Elsie Russo; five brothers, Mike, Tony, Joe, Edgar and Paul Passantino; and two sisters, Minnie Comeaux and Vicki Newchurch. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lilly Mae LeBouef A religious service took place at 10 a.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off for Lilly Mae LeBouef, 71, a native of New Orleans and resident of DeSoto, Texas, who died at 5:50 am. Feb. 27,1998. Burial was in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow. She was the sister of Alfredy, Donnie and Robert Jarvis, all of Marquez, Texas, Merle and Gerald Jarvis, of DeSoto, Texas, Roy Jarvis of Jewett, Texas, and Virgus Jarvis of Grand Prairie, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin LeBouef; parents, Robert and Wilma Edith King Jarvis; a sister, Imagene Hughes; and five brothers, John, Lester, Bill, Ed and Melvin Jarvis. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sam Jaccuzzo Jr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at, 11 a.m. today at St Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma for Sam Jaccuzzo Jr., 75, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 27,1998. Burial was in St. Francis No. 2 Cemetery. He was the husband of Una Boquet Jaccuzzo; father of Robert and Karla Jaccuzzo, Paula Bourque and Nancy Trahan; brother of Angelo Jaccuzzo and Cecile Runnels. He is also survived by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Josephine Catenese Jaccuzzo; a son, Sammy Jaccuzzo; and a daughter, Faye Jaccuzzo. He was a parishioner of St Bernadette and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was retired from Shell Oil Co. Samart Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nollie Arcement Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Nollie Joseph Arcement Jr., 71, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 8:50 p.m. Feb. 28,1998. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the father of Jeb and Lee Arcement MD, Phobe Henderson and Kathy Hebert, MD; brother of Iris Champagne, Lois LeCompte and Sherry Herring. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nollie Sr. and Alcida Theriot Arcement Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Virgie Bergeron A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula for Virgie LeBlanc Bergeron, 87, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Schriever, who died at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 28,1998. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Jackie and Jimmy "Fuzzy" Bergeron, Mrs. Sylvester (Ruth) Hebert, Mrs. Clyde (Goldie) Waguespack, Mrs. Floyd (Nell) Votaw, Mrs. Jellie (Margie) Brown, Mrs. Johnny (Miriam) Pamplin Sr., Mrs. Leroy (Jenny) Rodrigue and Mrs. Lloyd (Coochie) Daigle; sister of Conrad LeBlanc. She is also survived by 37 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Bergeron Sr.: parents, Urstin and Maria Bopp LeBlanc; three sons, William Jr., Norman and Merle James Bergeron; a sister, Irma Bergeron; three brothers, Syndey, Harold and Clyde LeBlanc; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hughey Graham A religious service is scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma for Hughey "Whittey" Graham, 66, a native of Ongura, Canada, and resident of Gibson, who died at 2:45 p.m. Feb. 28,1998. Burial will be in St. Lawrence Cemetery in Chacahoula. He was the husband of Gail Vedros Graham; father of Colin Graham, Mrs. Patrick (Beverly) McDonald and Mrs. Roland (Dana) McDonald Jr.; brother of Oriyn and Billy Graham, Karen Gervan and Bernice Fenton. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William John and Ann Loretta Green Graham. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Edwina Landry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Edwina Stevens Landry, 70, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, who died at 4 p.m. Feb. 28,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Shelly P. Sr. and Richard G. Vedros Jr., Barry J., Jennifer, John S. Sr. and Elizabeth "Liz" Landry, Gail Graham, Tina Cavalier, Patricia Alexander and Vicki Ved ros Michel; sister of Ned Roussel, Marcella Bernard and Margie Falcon. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 16 great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Landry; parents, Shelly and Edwina Bernard Stevens; and a grandchild. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Labadieville was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leroy Meaux Jr. A religious service is scheduled for 11 am. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Leroy Meaux Jr., 25, a native of Houma and resident of Gibson, who died at 11:25 p.m. Feb. 28,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Meaux; brother of Jonathon Meaux, Edward, Charles and Evelia Leonard and Anna Page. He was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Leonard. He was a galley hand with Sonoco. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ===============================================================================