Obituaries of JULY 1998 Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. 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: 20 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 Sylvester Danos Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Sylvester A Danos Sr., 96, a native of Cheniere and resident of Cut Off, who died at 6:20 a.m. July 1,1998. Visitation will be 2 to 11 p.m. Thursday and 8 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Tilman and Warren Danos, Clemence Hebert and Vivian Arceneaux. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren, 17 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Pitre Danos; parents, Jules Danos and Mezida Terrebonne; sons, Joseph and Sylvester A Danos, Jr.; daughter, Thelma Orgeron; brothers, Ludvic, Joseph, Luke, Hector, Timothy, Jules Jr., Ernest and Odenelle "OJ." Danos; sisters, Alzina Danos, Celesla Gisclair, Earline Curole and Enola Autin; and one grandchild. He was a farmer, hunter and trapper. In 1981, he received the Pioneer Award for hunting and trapping in South Lafourche. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of Sacred Heart and a member of the Woodmen of the World for 80 years. Samart Funeral Home, Inc. of Cut is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Emil Hughes Funeral services will be private for Emil Robert Hughes, 86, a native of Putman, Ill., and resident of Lockport, who died at 9:40 p.m. July 1,1998. Burial will be at the Presbyterian Cemetery in Raceland. He was the husband of Kizzie O'Banion Hughes and father of Alice Brun and Betty Wooten. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Ross and Florence Rohline Hughes. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marcial Waguespack A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Marcial Joseph Waguespack, 91, a native and resident of Raceland, who died July 1,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Homes in Raceland. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Nolan, Roland, Curtis and Sedric Waguespack and Dee Dee Chauvin; brother of Leonce and Richard Waguespack, Noelie Grabert and Lucille Bernard. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Melancon Waguespack; parents, Richard and Theresa Champagne Waguespack; daughters, Verlie and Betty Waguespack; brothers, Valerie, August and Lawrence Waguespack; and sisters, Olive Champagne and Eloise Hebert Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sidney Champagne A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville for Sidney Leo "Pete" Champagne, 73, a native and resident of Hahnville, who died on July 2,1998. Burial will be at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. He was the husband of Geraldine Muller Champagne; father of Lonnie J. Champagne and Tami Champagne Roussel; brother of Gerald Champagne, Joyce Gendron, Mildred Besson and Carol Sanchez. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Sr. and Marie Gendron Champagne; brothers, Walter Jr., Roland Sr. and Charles Champagne. He was a World War II U.S. Air Force Veteran. He retired from Monsanto after 31 years of service. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Anna Landry A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James United Methodist Church in Belle Rose for Anna W. Landry, 84, a native and resident of Belle Rose, who died July 2, 1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until religious service at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Eddie P. Sanford of Baton Rouge; and sister of Evelyn August of Baton Rouge and Alice Joseph of New Orleans. She is also survived by two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, George P. Sanford; second husband, Clarence Landry; parents, Edgar and Victoria Bell Webb; and sister, Hazel Williams. She was a homemaker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elbert Gaudet Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Elbert L. Gaudet Sr., 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at noon July 3,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Internment will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Marjorie Clement Gaudet; father of Elbert L Gaudet Jr. He is also survived by two grandchildren and one step-grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lovincy "L.L" and Velma Toups Gaudet He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. He was the service manager at Autohome Buick Company of Thibodaux for 37 years, past king of the Krewe of Christopher and also served as a Eucharistic Minister at St Joseph Co-cathedral. L A. Muhleisen and Son Funeral Home of Metairie is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Josephine Himel A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Josephine "Finn" Himel, 91, a native of Four Mile Bayou and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 3 p.m. July 3,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Harry P. Himel of Four Mile Bayou; step-mother of Effie Deroche. She is also survived by two step-grandchildren and five step-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Bernie Cedotal; second husband, Calvin Daigle; parents, Joseph and Irma Fryou Bailey; brothers, Edward, Theodore and Willie Frank and Victor Bailey, all of Four Mile Bayou; and sisters, Fedora Crochet and Alcide Daigle, both of Four Mile Bayou. She was a Catholic and a member of Immaculate Conception Altar Society. She was a homemaker and her hobbies were dancing and movies. Samart Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Azora Boudoin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Azora Doucet Boudoin, 89, a native of Leeville and resident of Cut Off, who died on July 4,1998. Visitation will be 3 to 11 p.m. today and 8 until funeral time Tuesday at Falgout funeral Homes in Galliano. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Mary Boudoin Plaisance; an d sister of Loriska "Lou" D. Aupied. She is also survived by three grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julien Boudoin; parents, Celestin ana! Lezima Terrebonne Doucet; brothers, Adam, Joseph, Arcelone, Deman, Etienne, Davis, Norman and Livingston Doucet and sisters, Evella D. Batts and Dora D. Olivares. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lorenza Lirette A Mass of Christian burial is pending for Lorenza 'Ta-Noon" G. Lirette, 84, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, who died on July 4,1998. Visitation will be 2 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma Burial will be at Roger Cemetery in Bayou Blue. She was the mother of Levis, Milton and Leon Lirette, Rita L Dunn, Eva L Ratcliff, Esther L Bates, all of Houma and Janet L Ergeron of Atlanta; sister of Inez Billiot and Agnes Rodrigue of Montegut She is also survived by 39 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emile Joseph lirette Sr.; parents, Theodore and Onesia C. Guise; sons, Emile J. Jr. and Jimmy Lirette; daughters, Irene L. Lambos, Darlene, Urilda and Rose Lirette; brother, John Guise. She was a Catholic. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Sanchez A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 9 a.m. Monday for Joseph Adley Sanchez, 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10 p.m. July 4,1998. Burial will be at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the brother of Tiney Lirette. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ban and Floriska Benoit Sanchez; brothers, Roland and Arthur Sanchez; and sisters, Emily Benoit Louise Malbrough and Lucy Naquin. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell John Duet A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for John Wayne Duet, 54, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Grand Terrace, Calif., who died at 4:30 p.m. July 4, 1998. Burial will be at Olivewood Cemetery in Riverside, Calif. He was the husband of Linda B. Duet; son of Alex A. Duet; father of Sabrina D. Cheramie, Nicole and Monique Duet; step-father of Debra Chouest, Fay Gisclair and Kathrin Masicot; brother of Phillip Duet. He was also survived by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lillie Mae Duet. He was a Navy veteran and a member of the Masons and Shriners. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joan Sylvester A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland for Joan Rose Sylvester, 60, a native and resident of Raceland, who died July 4,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Rev. Rick L Sylvester of Houston, Terry and Torrell Sylvester, both of Raceland, Jackie Demouchet of Houma Teresa Marie Weaver of Marietta, Ga, Zenia Ann Wyatt and Sonia Joseph, both of Raceland; step-mother of Frank Sylvester Jr. of Metairie and Linda Rowland of Raceland; sister of Albert Jr., Horace, John, Russell and Bruce Washington, Jane Coleman and Beverly Thomas, all of Raceland, Phillip and Kennedy Washington and Agnes Massey, all of Houma, Sam Washington of Oklahoma and Gladys Dorsey of Boutte. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Sylvester Sr.; parents, Rosie and Albert Washington Sr.; son, Wayne Sylvester; and brother, Melvin Washington. She was a member of the Word of Deliverance Ministry. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Myrtle Anseman A funeral is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. today at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East in Baton Rouge for Myrtle Vicknair Anseman, 91, a native of French Settlement, former resident of New Orleans and resident of Baton Rouge, who died at 8:30 p.m. Monday. Burial will be at St. George Catholic Cemetery. She was the mother of Mary Lynn Blanchard of Lockport, Joycelynn A. Richoux of Baton Rouge, and Jacquelynn A. Eby of Plaquemine; sister of Clemence "Clay" Fisher of Arabic. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Anseman; parents, Delphine Brignac and V. Ariel Vicknair; brothers, Edward, Joseph and Victor Lucas; sisters, Marie Aline and Alma Ann; and two grandchildren. She was a retired licensed registered nurse, graduating from Charity Nursing School in 1926. She worked at Ochsner Medical Center and retired from Charity Hospital in New Orleans in 1971. She was a parishioner of St. Aloysius Catholic Church and an active member of St. Angela Merici Catholic Church for more than 30 years. Donations to charity are preferred. Rabenhorst Funeral Home East is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Johnnie Bush A religious service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home for Johnnie "Owen" Bush, 70, a native of Many and resident of Houma, who died July 5,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery. He was the husband of Billie Sue Deason Bush; father of Carolyn Sue Bush Brunet; and brother of Pearl Moran. He is also survived by three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Absalam and Mary Bertha VanVeckhoven Bush; son, Tommy Lee Bush; brothers, Gilbert, T. J., Ernest and Edgar Bush; sister, Maude Bush Thomas of Many. He was a member of Assembly of God/Victory Christian Center, deacon and Sunday school teacher, owner of Olde Clock Shoppe and a retired employee of Baker Hughes for 30 years. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dorothy Knight A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Dorothy Babin Knight, 70, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Raceland, who died at 5:05 p.m. July 5,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Homes in Raceland. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She was the mother of David J. Knight, Chris, Henry and Leon Boudreaux and Elaine Adams; foster-mother of 37 children; sister of Roy, Bobby "Popeye" and Susan Babin, Nettie Lafont, Katie Hotard and Martha Hebert. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester J. Knight; parents, Oliver and Irene LeBlanc Babin; brothers, Calvin P. and Sam "Sambo" Babin; and sister, Betty Levron. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Esther Knight A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Esther Perrilloux Knight 86, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lockport, who died at 8 p.m. July 5,1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Calvin Dennis Jeandron and Gaylia J. Simons; and sister of Mildred P. Chiasson. She is also survived by four grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Jeandron; parents, Conrad and Hattie Thibodaux Perrilloux; daughter, Anne Jeandron; and brothers, Conrad Jr. and Calvin Perrilloux. Falgout Funeral Homes Inc. [missing the remainder of the obit]. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Irene Raymond A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Irene Marie Cheramie Raymond, 79, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 1:10 p.m. July 5, 1998. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Lubin P. Raymond Sr.; mother of Larry, Paul and Kathleen Raymond, Linda Chambers and Norene Montez; sister of Johnny, Charlie and Albert Cheramie, Lenore Mozley and Ismay Theriot She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Augusta Gaspard Cheramie; brothers, Leonard, Alex and George Cheramie; sisters, Rosa Doucet Sedonia and Rosalie Boudreaux and Leonise Cheramie. Samart Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Robert Richards A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today at St Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland for Robert Allen Richards, 62, a native of Troy, N.Y. and resident of Raceland, who died at 11:45 a.m. July 5,1998. He was the husband of Barbara Ann Fogarty Richards; son of Alice Katherine Richards; father of Scott and Shawn Richards, both of Houma, and Steve Richards of Lockport and brother of Ronald Richards. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Irving Richards; daughter, Alice K. Richards; and grandparents. During his military service, he served in the Korean War and was also, a member of the American Legion Post No. 349 of Raceland. Donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Essie Jackson A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Essie "Mrs. Till" Kennedy Jackson a native of Valentine and resident of Raceland, who died July 6, 1998. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until religious service at the church. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing. She was the mother of Ella "Lillie Mae" Guillard and Shirley Mae Davis, both of Raceland, Ronald Wayne Celestin of Denver; step-mother of Cora Mae Murphy of Kenner and George Bibbs of Larose; sister of Louise Triggs of Lafourche Crossing and Beatrice Parsley of Los Angeles. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 52 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Jackson; parents, William Sr. and Rutha Hadley Kennedy; brothers, William Jr., Henderson Sr. and Herman Kennedy, Sr. and Henry Gray; and sister, Prudy Jefferson. She was a Baptist and a member of Israelite Baptist Church in Valentine. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eula Rogers A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at St Hiliary Catholic Church in Raceland for Eula Griffin LeCompte Rogers, 79, a native and resident of Mathews, who died July 6, 1998. Her remains were donated to science. She was the wife of Noah Rogers; mother of Archie and Richard LeCompte of Lockport, Patricia Trahan of Des Allemands, Dutie L Blair and Mary R. Scurlock, both of Mathews, Janice Rogers of Thibodaux and Amanda Orgeron of Lockport She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Albert LeCompte; parents, Nelson and Lucille Hebert Griffin; son, Gerard Rogers; brothers, Clay Johnny and Bruce Griffin Sr. She was a Catholic and a parishioner of St Hillary's Catholic Church. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ulis Meads Sr. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville for Ulis Meads Sr., 75, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died July 6,1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until religious service at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Rose Rohillard Meads of Labadieville; father of Ulis Jr. and Kenneth Meads, both of Labadieville, Clarence and Lancy Meads, Doris Johnson and Cheryl Sowell, all of Thibodaux, Arthur Meads of Houma and Eula Pearl Monroe of New Orleans; brother of Zack Meads Jr., Ethel Randolph, Mabel Fletcher, Eliska Thomas, all of Labadieville and Leola Brown of San Jose, Calf. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Zack Sr. and Adeline Dickerson Meads; son, Ricky Meads Sr.; daughter, Delores Davis; brothers, Mack and Denver Meads; and sisters, Sevilla Thomas and Gladys Banks. He was a member of the New Morning Star Baptist Church, a U.S. Army World War II veteran and a member of the American Legion Post 507 in Labadieville. His was a baseball coach and his hobby was gardening. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell David Falgout A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 4 p.m. Wednesday at St Anne's Catholic Church for David R. Falgout, 52, a resident of Mamou, who died at 6:15 p.m. July 7,1998. Burial was at the new church cemetery. He was the husband of Edlin Douget Falgout of Mamou; son of Agath Thibodeaux Falgout of Thibodaux; father of Glenda Falgout Langlinais of Lafayette; brother of William "Billy" Falgout of Houma, Robert "Bobby" Falgout and Betty Falgout Hebert, both of Thibodaux and Weldon "Brock" Falgout of Mamou. He was a retired vendor. Ardoin's Funeral Homes of Mamou was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alcee Freeman Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Alcee Freeman Jr., 74, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died July 7,1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Mary Jane Dumas Freeman; father of Ronald Freeman of Thibodaux, Albert Freeman of Marrero, Ernest Freeman of Vacherie, Mercedes Washington, of Avondale, Juanita Freeman of Waxahachie, Texas, Evelyn Freeman Oubre of Mesquite, Texas and Melanie Freeman Vedol of Vacherie; brother of Joseph Octave Freeman and Veronica Freeman Keller, both of Marrero, Julia Freeman Domino and Melanie Freeman Dumas, both of Vacherie. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcee Sr. and Melanie Steib Freeman; son, Alcee Freeman III; and sister, Agnes Freeman James. He was a member of the Good Children's Society of Vacherie. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ervin Rhodes Ervin "Dusty" Eugene Rhodes, 63, a native of Cairo, Ill., and resident of Patterson, died on July 7,1998. He was the husband of Norma Duet Rhodes of Patterson; father of Randal and Richard Rhodes, both of Honolulu and Paula Rhodes of Rantoul, Ill.; and brother of Jon Smith of Bondville, Ill. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was a U.S. Army veteran, member of the American Legion Post 96, retired helicopter pilot of Mobil Oil and disc jockey for KOKI radio station. Hargrave Funeral Home of Morgan City is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Joyce Schmill A Mass of Christi an burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St Anthony Catholic Church in Luling for Joyce Henrietta Schmill, 66, a native and resident of Luling, who died at 4:45 a.m. July 7,1998. Burial was at St Charles Cemetery in Luling. She was the sister of Jessie Knobloch. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Edith Bergeron Schmill; and sister, Pearl Schmill. Falgout Funeral Homes Inc., of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Herschel Neideffer A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Herschel L. "Jim" Neideffer, 73, a native of Alton, Ill. and resident of Houma, who died at 11:40 p.m. July 9, 1998. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8 until funeral time. Burial will be at the Sacred Heart cemetery in Montegut. He was the husband of Eileen Patterson Neideffer; father of Gary Neideffer of Houma, James "Jim" Neideffer of Raceland, Jackie Ayers of Avondale, Judy Owens of Moody, Texas, Joyce Neideffer of Houma, Janet Kembert of Chandler, Ariz, and Patty Starkey of Dodson; and sister of Rosie Rickman of Alton, Ill. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Mary Cantrelle Neideffer. He was a World War II Navy veteran, a member of the Veterans of the Foreign Wars in Houma, Lt. Commander of DAV in Houma and the American Legion of Montegut ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Betsy Waguespack Betsy Ann Waguespack, 63, a resident of Vacherie, died at 1:35 p.m. July 9,1998. Funeral arrangements are pending. She was the wife of Clifford P. Waguespack of Vacherie; mother of Kathy Naquin of Thibodaux, Kim Steib and Kaye Scioneaux, and Kerry Waguespack, all of Vacherie; sister of Opal Poole of San Antonio, Lois Bourgeois of Metairie, Rose Vitrano of Gramercy, Leroy Waguespack Sr. of Baker and Royce Waguespack of Vacherie. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph A. and Olive Hymel Waguespack; and brother, Aswell "Jack" Waguespack. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America Court St Philip 1504. Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Henry Ford A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue for Henry "Bud" A. Ford, 73, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Gray, who died at 11:17 p.m. July 10,1998. Burial will be at Garden of Memories in Gray. He was the husband of Marguerite Seghers Ford; father of Robert "Bob" Ford and Mrs. Michael (Jackie) Thibodeaux Sr.; brother of Harry, Arthur Jr. and Adam Ford, lily May Clement, Marie Samanie and Josephine Peltier. He is also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Leonard and Louise Thibodaux Ford; half-brother, Paul Ford; and sister, Irma Ford Dupre. He was a Catholic, an Army veteran of World War II and an active member of the Terrebonne Parish Sheriffs Posse. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mark Guidroz A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Mark Edmond Guidroz, 89, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 6:06 a.m. July 10,1998. Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Deanna G. Mayet and Janice G. Truxillo; and brother of Maude G. Eymard. He is also survived by five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Parr Guidroz; parents, Luke and Elya Robichaux Guidroz; brothers, Marcelin and Edward Guidroz; sisters, Agatha G. Authement, Agnes Guidroz and Euphrasie G. Defelice. He was a dedicated farmer. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Delores Beamon A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Eagle Wright Baptist Church in Gray for Delores Wood Beamon, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died July 11,1998. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until religious service at the church. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at ML Olive Baptist Church Cemetery in Gray. She was the wife of Oliver Beamon Sr. of Thibodaux; daughter of Rosie Woods of Gray; mother of Oliver Jr. and Rene Beamon of Thibodaux; sister of Joseph, Milton and Shirley Woods and Betty Adams, all of Gray, Mildred Gauche of Houma and Doris Dudley of ML Pleasant Texas. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Albert Woods; sisters, Gladys Rainey, Evelyn Williams and Gloria Woods. She was a Baptist and a member of Eagle Wright Baptist Church, member of Rebecca Chapter No. 23 and Order of Easter Star of Thibodaux. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell William Chaisson Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for William Paul "T-Do" Chaisson Jr., 49, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, who died on July 11, 1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery. He was the husband of Rita Cloutier Chaisson of Houma; son of William Paul Chaisson Sr.; father of William Paul Chaisson III of Houma and Melissa Ann Chaisson of Seymour, Ind.; brother of Charles, Chester, Autry, Carlton, Timothy and Joseph Chaisson, Anna Bradford, Patricia Guidry Marjorie Zerangue and Angela Young, all of Houma, Sheila Theriot of Raceland and Wenona Lirette of Theriot He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elverda Boudreaux Chaisson. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He was a rigger for McDermott, Inc. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Kathleen Clause A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Kathleen Duet Clause, 65, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, who died on July 11, 1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Alvin J. Clause; daughter of Odette Barrios Duet; mother of Beth Lovell, Kim Granier and Kathy Gros; and sister of Patricia D. Mancada. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Godfrey Duet Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Labadieville was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joy Wyble A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Homes in Raceland for Joy Dufrene Wyble, 54, a native of Raceland and resident of Gheens, who died at 9:30 a.m. July 11, 1998. Burial was at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She was the wife of Louis Wyble; daughter of Hazel Theriot Dufrene; mother of James Jude Wyble, Kenneth Paul Wyble and Cammy Ann-Marie Portier; sister of Sherman Dufrene. She was also survived by four grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Dufrene; two brothers, Robert "Bobby" and Wilbert Dufrene. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet S ubmitted by: Chris Tidwell J. C. Stretch A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for J. C. "Corkey" Stretch, 60, a native of Shreveport and resident of Houma, who died July 11,1998. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. He was the husband of Carol A Stretch of Houma; father of Shawn P. and Gaye C. Stretch and Mrs. Sterling (Maureen) J. Pitre Jr., all of Houma; and brother of Mrs. Eli (Jeanette) Duval of Morgan City. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Naomi J. and Drew A Stretch; and son, Steven M. Deshotels. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a 32nd Degree Mason. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St John the Baptist Catholic Church in Brusly for Fermin Eugene Babin, 89, a native of Brusly and resident of Port Allen, who died on July 12,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at Rabenhorst Funeral Home in Baton Rouge and 9:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Entombment will be at St John Mausoleum. He was the father of Sharon Oncale of Thibodaux, Gayle Cowart of Prairieville, James L Babin of Baton Rouge and Ronald D. Babin of Covington; brother of Volina Berthelot and Iberia Babin, both of Brusly. He is also survived by ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Emily Babin; and brothers, Floyd, Fabian and Ferbos Babin. He was a retired cabinetmaker. Rabenhorst Funeral Home of Baton Rouge is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Merrill DeCuir A religious service will be held at noon, July 25 at Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic Church in New Qrleans for Merrill B. "Winky" DeCuir, 61, a native of New Orleans and resident of Cut Off, who died at 2:09 p.m. July 12, 1998. He was the father of Ann DeCuir of Lafayette, Beth Ardoin of Houston, Clare Broussard of Huntsville, Ala. and David Morris DeCuir of Louisville, Ky.; brother of Ann Theresa Vonderhaar of Cincinnati, Mary Myrle Van of Metairie, Gail Rose Main of Chalmette, and Joseph Ervin DeCuir of New Orleans. He was also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Sidney and Mary Rita Jugc DeCuir; and brothers, Arthur Sidney Jr. and George Huey DeCuir. He [was] a veteran of the National Guard. His body was donated to Louisiana State University Medical School. Tharp-Sontheimer Funeral Home of New Orleans is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jessie James A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Jessie James, 92, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at July 12,1998. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Dalton James of Schriever, and stepbrother of Earl Turner of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his wife, Octavia Hawkins James; parents, Thomas and Ester James; brothers, Clarence Sr. and Frank James; stepbrother, Thomas Turner Sr.; sisters. Ellen James Henderson, Alma and Olga James; and step-sisters, Martha Turner and Annabelle Rhodes. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lucy LeGleu A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Lucy Sauce LeGleu, 78, a native and resident of Paincourtville who died on July 12, 1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville. Burial will be at St. Elizabeth Cemetery. She was the mother of Thomas, Ronald and George LeGleu, Florette Blanchard, Dianne Fredrick, Virgie Moffett, Beverly Boudreaux and Judy Byrd; sister of Hilda Comeaux; stepsister of Uyless Sauce Jr. and Jessie Mae Landry. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George LeGleu; her parents. Joseph and Angela Riviere Sauce; a brother, Leonard Sauce; a sister, Mae Simoneaux; step- sisters, Annie Landry Annie Gautreaux and Rose Coupel. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louis Malbrough A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Swan Law Mortuary in Colorado Springs, Colo., for Louis Malbrough, 73 a native of Thibodaux and resident of Colorado Springs, who died at 2:30 p.m. July 12, 1998. Burial will be at Memorial Garden Cemetery in Colorado Springs. He was the husband of Geneva Selby; father of Linda, Stephen, Mary and Laurie; brother of Harry, Lawrence and Dennis Malbrough and Hazel Guillotte. He is also survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sadie and Paul Malbrough; brother, Clifton Malbrough; and sister, Doris Malbrough Naquin. He was in the military service. Swan Law Mortuary of Colorado Springs is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Randy Skains A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Randy Lee Skains, 38, a native of Monroe and resident of Theriot, who died at 5 p.m. July 12, 1998. He was the son of Charles LeBlanc; father of Randy Skains; brother of Richard L. Anthony and Theresa Skains, Curtis, Michael, Debbie and Ursurla LeBlanc, James Hodge, Jennifer Ciolliot and Kim Olivier. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joyce Pauline LeBlanc and Richard Ola Skains. He was a member of the Loyal Knight of the Unstable Table. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bob Basche A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Bob H. Basche, 68, a native of Fulda, Minn., and resident of Thibodaux, who died July 13,1998. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until memorial service at the funeral home. He was the father of Michael and Anne Basche; brother of Don Basche, Marion Kramer, Violent Pfingston, Rose Marie Onken, Phyllis Brinkman and Betty Ann Schneider. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Kunie Miller Basche; and brother, Harvey Basche. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Claude Gaudet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Claude "Jack" Gaudet, 86, a native of St Charles Community and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:35 p.m. July 13,1998. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Bessie Guidry Gaudet; father of Jessie J., Ray D., Jerry J. and Calvin P. Gaudet, Ruth Boudreaux, Betty Bodamer, Leona Robichaux, Dorothy "Dot" Wilcox, Judy Benoit and Mary Melancon; brother of Gabriel, Johnny, Robert, Gaston "G.C." Jr. and Richard Gaudet Nell Zeringue and Marion Beaulieo; and step-brother of Anna Lee Guidry Knoblock. He is also survived by 46 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gaston and Leonise Thibodeaux Gaudet; step-mother, Nora Toups Gaudet; son, Jackson C. Gaudet; daughter, Rosalie Benoit; brothers, Roy and Noby Gaudet; sisters, Jane Naquin, Catheine Picou; and one gr andchild and one great grandchild. Donations for Masses are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell James Jarvis Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for James "Lil Man" Jarvis Sr., 63, a native of Woodville, Miss., and resident of Raceland, who died July 14, 1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the New St. Mathews Baptist Church Cemetery. He was the husband of Sharon Ingram Jarvis of Raceland; father of James Jr., Kevin, Marilyn and Kellie Jarvis, all of Raceland; brother of Leroy Jarvis and Mildred Blackmore, both of Woodville, Miss., Nolan Jr. and Henry Jarvis, both of Baton Rouge, Cleveland Jarvis of Raceland, Jimmy and Alma Jarvis, both of St. Louis, Mo., John Jarvis of New Orleans, Rosa Lee Jackson of Chicago. He was also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nolan and Hanna Jarvis; brother, Jack Jarvis; and sisters, Deloris Jarvis Pickett and Marjorie Jean Jarvis. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Kieff A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Joseph E. Kieff, 69, native of Galliano and resident of Larose, who died at 5 am. July 15,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Nelma Danos Kieff; father of Davis and Jody Kieff. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edville J. and Rosalie Pitre Kieff, son, Regan Kieff, and brother, Edville "Junior" Kieff, Jr. He was a lifelong tugboat captain. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Inez Tabor A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St Joseph Co- cathedral in Thibodaux for Inez Boudreaux Tabor, 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:45 p.m. July 15,1998. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Norris J., Sam A., Harry J. and Morris J. Tabor and Mrs. Carl (Dorothy) Trosclair. She is also survived by four sisters, four step- children, 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alidore Tabor; and parents, Dorville and Marie T. Boudreaux. Donations to St Clare's Monastery, 720 Henry Clay Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118- 5891 or charity of choice are preferred. Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell John Marshall Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for John L. Marshall Jr., 40, a native of Sioux City, Iowa and resident of Galliano, who died at 12:30 p.m. July 17,1998. Visitation will be 8 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the son of Fern Doren; father of John Paul, Jeremy James and Janai Marie Marshall; brother of Tina LaForce, Tammy Williams and Theresa Anderson. He was preceded in death by his father, John L Marshall Sr. Samart Funeral Home, Inc. of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Annie Richard A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St Joseph Co- cathedral in Thibodaux for Annie Haydel Richard, 88, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:20 a.m. July 17,1998. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Mrs. Patrick (Jeanette) B. Porche, Mrs. LeRoy (Barbara) LeBouef, Mrs. Allen (Betty) Duet and Mrs. Allen (Joyce) LeBlanc; sister of Mrs. Leonard (May) Amedee Sr. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 27 great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Robert Richard; parents, Pierre and Josephine Himel Haydel; and sister, Mrs. Rene "Vince" Chiasson. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Frank Russ Jr. A graveside service was held at 10:30 a.m. July 18, 1998 at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray for Frank Russ Jr., 46, a native of Cumberland Co., N.C. and resident of Baton Rouge. He was the son of Mary Bunnell Russ; and brother of Joyce Eschete. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Russ Sr.; brother, James Russ; and sister, Wanda Parker. He was an employee of the Salvation Army in Baton Rouge. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alexina Adams A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Alexina Naquin Adams, 71, a native of Montegut and resident of Galliano, who died at 1:30 a.m. July 18,1998. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Dale, Johnny, Joseph Jr. and Delvin Adams and Charleen Callais; sister of Bernard Naquin, Thelma Tritt, Ethel Hutchinson, Jannie Naquin and Marie Patty. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and one great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Adams Sr.; parents, Joseph and Lucille Naquin; brothers, Ernest and Wilson Naquin; and sisters, Pauline Naquin and Adeline St. Germain. She was a member of the American Legion Post 15, Ladies Auxiliary. Falgout Funeral Homes Inc. of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sewell Dufrene A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Sewell Anthony Dufrene, 88, a native of Gheens and resident of Galliano, who died at 4:05 p.m. July 18,1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Homes in Galliano. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Elson Dufrene, Doree Lasseigne and Sue Martin; brother of Oniedas Dufrene, Louise Grabert and Odile Doucet He was also survived by 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Champagne Dufrene; parents, Ulysse and Augustine Hartman Dufrene; brothers, Gillis and Dennis Dufrene; sisters, Ulessia Cheramie, Felicia Dufrene, Viola Dominique, Justilia Chiasson and Clothilde Dufrene. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell James Parro A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for James Parro, 49, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Cartersville, Ga., who died at 10:44 a.m. July 18,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Noel Robichaux Parro; son of Aimee Barras Parro; father of Jean-Francois Parro and Louise Adele Parro, both of Catersville; brother of Judge Randolph H. Parro, Richard Parro and Carole Parro Knobloch, all of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his father, Randolph H. Parro; and brother Conrad Peter Parro. He was the past president of the-Mathews Jaycees, on the board or directors of Thibodaux Playhouse, Bayou Lafourche Arts Council, president of the New Orleans Campfire Organizati on, president of the New Orleans Personnel Managers Organization; and Accredited Professional Human Resources. He was a former employee of the Daily Comet Saia Motor Freight Monteleone Hotel and recently director of Human Resources of Resource Americas. Landry Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eddie Ausbrooks A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday St. Charles Baptist Church in Paincourtville for Eddie "Lightning" Ausbrooks, 59, a native and resident of Paincourtville, who died at 2:41 p.m. July 19,1998. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Dismissal will be on 11 a.m. Monday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Daniel Ausbrooks of New Orleans, Ellen A Sims and Betty A Wilson, both of Paincourtville, Vera M. Johnson of belle Rose, Ida M. Berryhill, Annie Bell Harris and Betty J. Ausbrooks, all of New Orleans, Beatrice A Johnson of Columbus, Ga. and Lucy M. Butler of Donaldsonville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vidella and Louis Ausbrooks Sr.; sisters, Evelyn Williams and Harriet Hughes; brothers, Louis Jr., Fred Sr., Calvin and Welmon Ausbrooks. 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 Hazel Bailey A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Bright Morning Star First Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Hazel Jamison Bailey, 74, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Dorseyville, who died at 3 a.m. July 19, 1998. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of the Rev. Joseph Bailey; mother of James Jamison, Ronald Paul Bailey, Barbara Williams Taylor, Catherine "Katie" Williams and Joann Bailey Brooks, all of New Orleans, Peggy and Doris Bailey, Cheryl Bailey Walker and Rosa Bailey Buggage, all of Napoleonville; and sister of Lucille Jamison Brock of New Orleans. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest and Lucy Jamison; sisters, Irma Young, Ethel Riley and Beatrice Samuels; brothers, Earnest Jr., Freddie, James, Foster and Edrick Jamison. She was a member of the Deaconess Board and Beautifying Club of Bright Morning Star, Herons of Jericho and Mt Moriah Chapter No. 24 Order of the Eastern Star. Willaims and Southall Funeral of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rosemary Bruce A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose for Rosemary Thibodeaux Bruce, 59, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, who died at 12:30 a.m. July 19, 1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Glenn Bruce, Cindy B. Adams, Tammy B. Dutzy ana Tina B. Griffin; and sister of Clifton Sr., Calvin and Jeffery Thibodeaux. She was also survived by eignt grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Bruce; parents, Callais J. and Eugene "Jean" Brunet Thibodeaux; brother, Clinton Thibodeaux Sr. and sister, Mary Jane Terrebonne. 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 Julio Collins A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Julio "Lo-Lo" J. Collins, 72, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 11:45 p.m. July 19,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Teddy, Keith and Father Carol Collins and Tammy C. Aucoin; brother of Noles Collins, Valerie Hunter, Emelina Crosby and Emma Lois Bonvillian. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Melissere "Mae" Doucet Collins; parents, Ashton and Aliska Bourg Collins and one grandchild. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a veteran of WWII. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mitchell Dufrene A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Mitchell Colby Dufrene, 8 months, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, who died July 19,1998. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Robbie and Vickie Ezell Dufrene; grandson of Beulah G. Dufrene, Alton and Diana M. Ezell; great-grandson of Elizabeth Dufrene and Roland and Rita Clement; brother of Maggie Angelic and Taylor Marie Dufrene. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ranzel V. Dufrene. He was a Catholic. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elmo Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma for Elmo Joseph Hebert, 74, a native of Jeanerette and resident of Houma, who died at 10:45 am. July 19,1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Vivian Cook Hebert; father of Michael C. and Barry J. Hebert, both of Thibodaux; brother of Elise Crochet and Lynette Olivier, both of Houma. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Claude and Theresa Hebert; brother, Roy Hebert and sister, Inez H. Collins. He was a parishioner of St Francis de Sales Cathedral, a veteran of the U.S. Army during WWII and a retired construction superintendent for Texaco, Inc. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Peggy Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Peggy Robichaux Hebert, 51, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at noon on July 19,1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Nervin J. Hebert Jr.; father [mother] of Mark, Myron and Shawn Hebert; brother of Joyce, Julien and Laura Robichaux, Alice R. LeBlanc and Mary Ann R. LeBoeuf. She is also survived by three grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents, George J. and Juanita Lefort Robichaux. She was a parishioner of St Mary Nativity in Raceland. She was a housewife. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Carlo Musco A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Ascension Catholic Church in Donaldsonville for Carlo Joseph Musco, 76, a native of New Roads and resident of Donaldsonville, who died at 10 am July 19,1998. Visitation will be at Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville from 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 until 9:45 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the father of Carolyn Bourg of Donaldsonville; step-father of Eunice Falcon of St. Amant, Barbara Granier and Ferdinand Ponville, both of Vacherie and Louis Ponville of. Chackbay; brother of Ann Ferra of Hammond, Maggie Cuccia of River Ridge, Marie Erwin of Holden and Tony Musco of Donaldsonville. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Simoneaux Ponville Musco; parents, Nick and Josephine Silvio Musco; and sister, Rosalie Helton. He was a retired truck driver, member of the Teamsters Local #105, World War II Army veteran, the 5th Infantry 42 Field Artillery Battalion and American Legion Babin Haynes Post No. 98. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wilson Stratton A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland for Wilson Stratton, 81, a native and resident of Raceland, who died July l9, 1998. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was father of Joella Stratton of Metairie; and brother of Elivina Coleman of Raceland. He is also survived by one grandchild, four great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Esther Stratton; son, Emanuel Stratton; daughters, Delores and Yvonne Stratton; brothers, Clifford Sr. and Cyrus Stratton; and sisters, Alberta Adams, Florence Mitchell, Jessie B. Jones, Beatrice S. Robinson, Victoria Simpson and Olthea Stratton. He was a Baptist and a member of the Morning Star Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Allemand A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Joseph "J.T." Allemand,75, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 11:15 p.m. July 20,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Falgout Funeral Homes in Lockport Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Jed Allemand. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rena Guidry Allemand; parents, Ulysse and Justilia Barrios Allemand; brothers, Willis, Walter, Ernest, Jeffery and Ruel Allemand; and sister, Rena Allemand Adams. He was a member of the Woodman of the World. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Anna Baye A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 am Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Anne Lee Roundtree Baye, 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died at 11:08 am July 21,1998. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Mrs. Maurice (Madelyn) Daigle and Mrs. William (Catherine) Trosclair. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Baye; parents, John and Bertha Adams Roundtree; sisters, Amiee Bergeron, Stella Daigle, Celine Adams, Beverly Caillouet, Margaret Martin Babin and Yvonne Roundtree. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lorris Rodrigue A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Lorris Joseph Rodrigue, 78, a native of Lower Texas and resident of Bayou Crab, who died at 9:30 p.m. July 21,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Alma Blanchard Rodrigue; father of Larry J. Rodrigue, Ida Hidalgo, Karen Parker and Cheryl Rodrigue, He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Ida Blanchard Rodrigue; daughter, Sharon Ann Rodrigue; brothers, Kelly and Corbert Rodrigue; sisters, Irene R. Blanchard; and half-sister, Earline R. Gros. He was retired from Texaco Crude Oil Co. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rodney Foster Sr. A funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday at St Charles Baptist Church in Paincourtville for Rodney "Rollo" Anthony Foster Sr., 47, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Donaldsonville, who died at 8 a.m. July 21, 1998. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. He was the husband of Gloria Jacobs Foster; father of Rodney Jr., Hosea, Travis and Winston Foster; brother of Rev. DeQuincey J. Foster II, Charles Jr. and Darly Martin, Antionette F. Johnson, Debram Foster, Evelyn Harris, Mary A. Martin, Rosalie Landry, Lashon Foster. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd J. Sr. and Vivian C. Foster; step-father, Charles Martin Sr.; brothers, Floyd J. Jr. and William J. Foster. He was a member of St. Charles Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served as Sp. 4 Co. Eng. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bryan Ledet A religious service was held at 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Alvord, Texas for Bryan Joseph Ledet, 25, a native of Houma and resident of Alvord, who died July 21,1998. Burial was at Alvord Cemetery. He was the husband of Leila Ledet; son of Linda Belknap of Alvord and Emile Ledet of Lockport; stepson of Henry Belknap of Alvord and Judy Ledet of Lockport; father of Joseph Emile Ledet of Alvord; brother of Shaun Belknap and Niki Bell of Alvord and Kristie Marie Ledet of Denton, Texas; grandson of Freddie Aucian and Rosemary Babin of Houma and Emile Sr. and Emily Ledet of Lockport; step-grandson of Wave and Rosie Belknap of Decatur, Texas. He was a paramedic supervisor for Wise County EMS and Careflite and a member of First Baptist Church in Alvord. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Weldon Falgout Weldon Anthony "Rock" Falgout, 56, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Mamou, died at 10 a.m. July 22,1998. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Service time is pending. He was the son of Agatha Thibodaux Falgout of Thibodaux; father of Weldon A. 'Tony" Falgout Jr. of Metairie, Tommy J. Falgout of Houma, Russell and Cherie Haufpauer, both of Crowley and Brandi Lynn Falgout of Georgia; brother of William D. "Bill" Falgout of Houma, Robert N. "Bob" Falgout and Mrs. Richard (Betty) Hebert, both of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilton A. Falgout; and brother, David R. Falgout Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lloyd Bolotte A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Lloyd "LJ." Joseph Bolotte, 73, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 10:30 a.m. July 23, 1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Rita Richard Bolotte; father of Allen J., Irvin J. and David A. Bolotte and Lisa B. Foret. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Murphy Bolotte and Marie Vedros Bolotte. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leola Dufrene A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot for Leola Billiot Dufrene, 60, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Lockport, who died at 10:32 a.m. July 23, 1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Jerry P. Dufrene; daughter of Elda Billiot; mother of Keith P., Adrian T. and Jason P. Dufrene; brother of Nollis and Leray Billiot, Enola Landry and Eva Rosa Sampey. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Thaddeus Eloi Billiot; and brother Alles Billiot Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Thelma Faucheux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie for Thelma H. Faucheux, 79, formerly of Vacherie and a resident of LaPlace, who died at 4:15 a.m. July 24,1998. Burial was at the church mausoleum. She was the wife of Lewis Faucheux Sr.; mother of Lewis Faucheux Jr.; and sister of Georgine H. Roussel Wallace. She is also survived by five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Leonie Zeringue Hymel; and sisters, Leona Hymel and Eleonore Zeringue. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ector Foret A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Ector Mae "Mamie" Molaison Foret, 78, a native and resident of Raceland, who died July 24,1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Alden J. Foret of Raceland and Carolyn F. Marion of Baton Rouge; sister of Nolan Molaison of Baytown, Texas, Warren J. Molaison of Hopewell, Va. and Doris M. Bourgeois of Baton Rouge. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Paul Foret; parents, Hector E. Molaison and Octavie Zeringue Molaison; son, Russell Foret Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marcelle Jumonville A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11:30 a.m. today at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville for Marcelle Verret Jumonville, 93, a native of Plattenville and resident of Lafayette, who died July 24,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Louis W. Jr., Robert J. and Eugene G. Jumonville. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Jumonville Sr.; parents, Nicholas and Nellie Truxillo Verret; brothers, Sam and Claude Verret; and sisters, Rhea Verret and Pauline Forker. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell James Parks A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for James "Jimmy" Paul Parks, 61, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 10:08 a.m. July 24,1998. Burial was at the St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He was the husband of Mary Jane Ayo Parks; father of Jeffery, Ricky and Tracy Parks, Penny Guzman and Stacey Breaux; brother of O'Niel Parks, Ethel Fischer, Elise Rabalais, Rose Morgan and Linda Badeaux. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Euzebc and Victorine Dowouis Parks. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Coby Scott Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. July 27 at Holy Family Catholic Church Cemetery in Dulac for Coby Layne Scott, an infant, who died at 10:15 p.m. July 25,1998. He was the son of Kenneth Joseph and Debra Guidry Scott; brother of Michael, Trent and Kade Scott; grandson of Sarah Barnes, Florence Leeds, Barbara Guidry, Lotus Barnes, Earl Guidry Sr. and Aubrey Scott Sr. He was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Felix Boudoin A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Cemetery for Felix "Yickey" Paul Boudoin, 58, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, who died at 2:15 am. July 25,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. of Houma. He was the husband of Charlene Ann Moore Boudoin of Raceland; father of Dwayne P. Boudoin of Houma; brother of Lloyd Baudoin, Marie Poiencot, Rita Theriot and Ella Mae "Mamie" Buquet, all of Houma, Raymond Boudoin of Chauvin and Katherine Lewis of Cotatopa, Ala. He is also survived by granddaughter and a step- grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Boudoin and Odile Bergeron Boudoin; son, Dwight Anthony Boudoin; and brother, Harold Boudoin. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of Terrebonne Fellowship Lodge 481, Walter Irving Lanier Lodge 307 and the Ka-Jon Grotto. He was co-owner of Alpha Rental Tools, Inc. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marilyn Benoit A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Marilyn Clement Benoit, 53, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died at 7:30 p.m. July 26,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 1 p.m. until funeral time Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Russell Benoit; mother of Blaine Benoit; sister of Gayle Clement Tauzin, Nora Clement Trosclair and Maxine Clement Minton. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ashton "Frog" Clement and Flore Perche Clement; and brother, James and Max Clement Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Charles Boudreaux A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. today at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home Chapel in Metairie for Charles J. "Chuck" Boudreaux, 36, who died July 26,1998. Visitation will be 2 p.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the son of Marcella S. Steib Boudreaux Avonda; step-son of Dr. Frank Avonda; brother of Bernadette Oncale, Suzanne Champagne, Irby J. P. Boudreaux II, Mark Boudreaux, Lisa Hicks, Christian Avonda and Francesca Miles. He was preceded in death by his father, Irby J.P. "Chuck" Boudreaux. Donations for Masses are preferred. Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home of Metairie is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Larry Hill A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at First Baptist Church in Paradis for Larry Hill, 47, a native and resident of Boutte, who died July 26, 1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the father of David and Erin Garrison, both of New Orleans, and Dionne Hill Wilson of LaPlace; brother of Jerome, Annette and Karman Hill, Beverly Geason, Darlene Scott, Jevonia Stipe, Wilma Lucas, Elizabeth Petetant, Debra Lumar and Linda Thomas, all of Boutte. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Sr. and Julia Brown Hill; brothers, Clyde Jr. and Michael Hill; and sister, Phylis Hill. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Charles Morvant A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Charles "Charlie" Morvant, 60, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died at 4:20 p.m. July 26,1998. Visitation will b e 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Natalie Trosclair Morvant; father of Jamie Charles Morvant, Jaunita "Nita" McMillan, Christine Cortez and Kim Perche; and brother of Clarence Jr. and Jean D. Morvant. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Modeste Clement Morvant He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay and a retired employee of J. Ray McDermott, Inc. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Margaret Porche A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Margaret Molinere Porche, 73, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, who died at 11 p.m. July 26, 1998. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rogers Cemetery. She was.the mother of Ray Joseph 'T-Boy," Hank, Randy and Louella Foret, Margaret and Laverna Molinere; sister of Linzey Molinere, Mrs. Nelson Billiot and Mrs. Junior Bergeron. She is also survived by three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lannie Maxine Porche; parents, Calase Joseph and Marie Naquin Molinere; sister, Martle Deion and one son. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Brad Shelby A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland for Brad Marchades Shelby, 17, a native and resident of Raceland, who died July 26, 1998. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Charles Shelby III of Schriever and Bernadette Mathieu of Raceland; brother of Byron Shelby, Nakita and Takita Mathieu, all of Raceland, and Leon Shelby of Schrieven step-brother of Keyon and Whitney Shelby, both of Schriever; grandson of Darrell and Shirley Mathieu and Charles Sr. and Mary Jane Shelby, all of Raceland; and great-grandson of Ida Lawson, Jermy Lawson and Charles Shelby Sr. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Morris Lee, Gracey Carter, Albert Matieu, Pauline Joseph and Royal Joseph and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Murray. He was a Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Menton Terrebonne A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off for Menton Joseph Terrebonne, 68, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Lafitte, who died at 10 a.m. July 26,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until religious service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hebert Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Rose Mary P. Terrebonne; father of Jimmy, Menton J. Jr. and Bonnie Sue Terrebonne; brother of Alton and Walton Terrebonne, Elaine Comeaux and Deborah Rood. He is also survived by she grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Loveless and Levilia Guidry Terrebonne; son, Rickey Terrebonne; and sister, Rose Terrebonne. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lawrence Braud A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. today for Lawrence L Braud died Monday, July 27, 1998. Burial will be at St. Patrick Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by Patricia Dunne Braud; son, Lawrence (Cheryl H.) Edward Braud; daughter, Kathleen Braud (Stephen) Truitt; and sisters, Marie Bourg and Florence Breaux both of Houma. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Braud and Nellie Boudreaux Braud; brothers, Freddie, Edward, Millard and Frand Braud; sisters, Ena Hebert and Hazel Eschete. Donations to St. Louis King of France Church, 1609 Carrollton Ave., Metairie, LA 70005, are preferred. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wilhelmina Clement A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Morgan City for Wilhelmina Marie Clement, 80, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, who died at 1:45 a.m. July 27, 1998. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Cremation will proceed after the service. She was the sister of Albert Fangue of Morgan City, Robert Fangue of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico and Evelyn Short of Baton Rouge. She is also survived by four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleone Clement of Morgan City; parents, Vincent and Adrienne Fangue; son, Larry Clement; sister, Mamie Boudreaux; and one grandson. She was a Catholic and a member of the High Risers Club. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Agnes Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Agnes Griffin Hebert, 83, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 7:30 a.m. July 27, 1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 7 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Homes in Lockport. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Marie Allemand and Agatha Schouest She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Hebert; parents, Willie and Celima Chiasson Griffin; brothers, Eddie, Emile, Alex and Milton Griffin; and sisters, Edith Guidroz, Sadie Chiasson and Annie Allemand. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dorothy Fair A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Paincourtville for Dorothy Marie Toosie" Fair, 40, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Donaldsonville, who died July 28,1998. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 5 p.m. until service time at the church. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Monday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Kenyetta Fair of Donaldsonville; sister of David Fair Sr., Hilliary Fair Jr. and Robert Fair Sr., all of Paincourtville, Melba Bougere of Labadieville, Alice Lewis of Dorseyville, Mary Ann Miles and Doris and Bernadine Fair, all of Trenton, and Barbara Crayton of Gonzales. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hilliary Sr. and Irene Williams Fair. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Brandon Doolittle A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Brandon C. Doolittle, 23, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, who died at 10:16 p.m. July 28, 1998. He was the son of Larry E. and Carolyn Traigle Doolittle; grandson of Enola Fields Traigle; and brother of Larry E. Doolittle II. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Charlton Traigle of Thibodaux and Esther Schaller Doolittle of Picayune, Miss.; and grandfather, Waddie W. Doolittle of Bay Springs, Miss. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elgin Malbrough Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Montegut for Elgin J. "Uncle Jeep" Malbrough Sr., 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, who died at 6:55 a.m. July 28, 1998. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Rita Mae LeBlanc Malbrough; father of El gin Malbrough Jr. and Jennifer Levron; brother of Loveless and Eugene Malbrough, Virginia Clark, Cecile Dupre and Nolia Pinell. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Deddier Malbrough; and sister, Clonise Naquin. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired tugboat captain for Cenac Towing. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Melvin Pertuit Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Melvin Joseph Pertuit Sr., 67, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 5:22 a.m. July 28,1998. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He was the husband of Antoinette "Toni" Provezano Pertuit; son of Beulah Foret Pertuit; father of Freddie John Pertuit, Maria P. Champagne, Kathy P. Durapau and Patrice P. Tisdale; and brother of Doris P. Giroir and Marlene P. Raidl. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Freddie Pertuit; and son, Melvin J. Pertuit Jr. He was a member of American Legion Post 349 and served as past adjutant, charter member of Knights of Columbus Councils 4761 and 8840, served as Grand Knight of both, Past District Warden of the Knights of Columbus, member of Kermit Trahan 4th Degree Assembly and past president of the Holy Name Society. He was a teacher, principal and supervisor for the Lafourche Parish School Board, honorary member of the Future Farmers of America, founding principal of Raceland Junior High School Conservation Club, and honorary assistant state superintendent of education. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force Korean War. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Linwood Pitre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Linwood Joseph Pitre, 77, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 5:36 p.m. July 28,1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. He was the husband of Carrie St. Pierre Pitre; father of Neil and Daniel Pitre and Ginger P. Ledet; step-father of Dwayne Callais, Kate Gaspard, Patty Charpentier and Sandra Smith; brother of Roland Pitre Sr., Amy St Pierre, Alfrancis Martin and Norma Lafont He is also survived by nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife Irene Gisclair Pitre; parents, Thomas Pitre Sr. and Mercess Felarise Pitre; and brother, Thomas Pitre Jr. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Love Gautreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Friday at St Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Love Anthony Gautreaux, 75, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at noon July 29,1998. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Gertie Portier Gautreaux; father of Ivan, Michael and Darell Gautreaux, all of Chauvin, Roy Gautreaux of Houma, Phyllis G. Webb and Norma G. Daigle; brother of Ray Gautreaux of Westwego, Leola G. Samanie of Houma and Marylene G. Collins of Grand Caillou. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson Gautreaux and Virginia Authement; and brothers, Loveless G. and Wilbert Gautreaux. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mederick Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Mederick Joseph Boudreaux, 46, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Labadieville, who died at 6:15 p.m. July 29,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. in Labadieville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Cheryl Gros Boudreaux; son of Jeanne Richard Boudreaux; father of Dustin and Alisha Boudreaux and Donna B. Verret; brother of Davy Paul and Randy Boudreaux. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Davis J. Boudreaux. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Willie Bergeron Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ Baptist Church in Houma for Willie Joseph Bergeron Sr., 87, a native of Bayou Blue and a resident of Gray, who died at 11:20 a.m. July 30,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery. He was the husband of Virginia LeBlanc Bergeron; father of Willie J. Jr. and Carl James Bergeron and Jackie Oates; step-father of David and Larry Thibodeaux; and brother of Lee and Arnold Bergeron. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Clarice Baker Bergeron; parents, Gilbert and Cecilia Crochet Bergeron; daughters, Jean and June Bergeron; brothers, Elmore, Desiree, Sidney and Howard Bergeron; and sisters, Adele, Elda and Elizabeth Ledet. He was a member of Christ Baptist Church and retired from McDermott Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Batson Pertuit A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Charles Community for Batson P. Pertuit, 93, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of St. Charles Community, who died at 11 p.m. July 31,1998. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Raceland. He was the husband of Octavia Foret Pertuit; father of Daniel Batson Pertuit. He is also survived by two granddaughters and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodule and Felicia Foret Pertuit; son, Lloyd Joseph Pertuit; daughter, Bernice Pertuit Adams; and brothers, Tlieodule 'Ta Tee", Freddie and Dewey Pertuit. ===============================================================================