Obituaries of AUGUST 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 Larry Duplantis Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Larry John Duplantis Sr., 59, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, who died at 9 p.m. Aug. 1, 1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Holy Rosary Cemetery. He was the son of Allie Chauvin Duplantis of Chauvin; father of Larry Duplantis Jr. of Houma, Mrs. Chuck (Dina) Blake, Mrs. Keith (Jamie) Chaisson and Becky Duplantis, all of Houma, and Mrs. Bobby (Renee) Sykes of Thibodaux; brother of Carol Duplantis and Janice D. LeCompte, both of Chauvin, and James Duplantis of Bourg. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia "Patsy" Ann Smith Duplantis; and father,Wilsey Duplantis. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, a member of Terrebonne Sportsman League, the Little Deer Bayou Hunting Club and a retired pumper for Texaco. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Patricia Duplantis A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel for Patricia "Patsy" Ann Smith Duplantis, 56, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 9 p.m. Aug. 1,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Holy Rosary Cemetery. She was the daughter of Ordis and Hilda Duplantis Smith Sr. of Houma; mother of Larry Duplantis Jr. of Houma, Mrs. Chuck (Dina) Blake, Mrs. Keith 0amie) Chaisson and Becky Duplantis, all of Houma, and Mrs. Bobby (Renee) Sykes of Thibodaux; sister of Ordis "Buddy" Smith Jr. and Nell S. Blanchard, both of Houma. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry John Duplantis Sr.; and brother, Dean F. Smith. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and a secretary for Dixie Shipyard. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hilton Breaux Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Hilton Jean Breaux Sr., 62, a native and resident of Mathews, who died on Aug. 2, 1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Homes in Raceland. Burial will be at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews. He was the husband of Neddy Boudreaux Breaux; father of Hilton Jr. and Guston Breaux, Anita Voclain and Linda Permit. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gustave and Maggie Lapine Breaux; and brother, Phillip Jean Breaux. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rodney Hutcherson A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Rodney "Hutch" Hutcherson, 36, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 10 a.m. Aug. 2, 1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Rogers Cemetery. He was the husband of Lisa Griffin Hutcherson; son of Curtis P. and Joyce Eschete Hutcherson; father of Ryan and Courtney Hutcherson; grandson of Rudolph Hutcherson and Arthur Eschete; brother of Rosie Boudion, Angela Hutcherson and Debbie Belanger. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Domatile Hutcherson and Rosemary Eschete. He was an employee of Thibodaux Medical Center. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alcess Lasseigne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St Joseph.Catholic Church in Galliano for Alcess Celestine Lasseigne, 90, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 5 p.m. Aug. 2,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10:30 p.m. at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at the Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Viola "Me-Me" Toups Lasseigne; father of Jefferson Lasseigne of Cut Off and Raleigh Lasseigne of Grand Isle; brother of Anthony Lasseigne, Clementine Galliano and Evelyn Plaisance. He is also survived by six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; one great- great-grandchild, five step-grandchildren and seven step-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francois Jr. and Elenore Danos Lasseigne; brothers, Alphonse and Harris Lasseigne; and sister, Bertie Orgeron; and one grandson and one great-grandson. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, a member of Holy Name Society of St. Joseph and a lifetime commercial fisherman and trapper. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Vester Miller A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Vester Ray Miller, 80, a native of Mt Vernon, Texas and resident of Houma, who died at 2:50 p.m. Aug. 2, 1998. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. today and 11 a.m. until funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. Burial will be at the Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He was the husband of Marie Antoinette Callahan Miller of Houma; father of James, Glen and John Miller and Gail Miller Tracy, all of Houma and Gary Miller of California. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael Jackson and Laura Mae Tillman Miller; brothers, Ed, Ray and Walter Miller; and sister, Annie Mae Miller. He was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Church, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a retired farmer. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bernice Dufrene A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Assembly of God Church in Des Allemands for Bernice P. Dufrene, 78, a native and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 1:05 a.m. Aug. 3,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at the Matherne Cemetery in Bayou Blue. She was the mother of Adam "Brud" Dufrene Jr., Dorena Comardelle, Dianna Dammerau and Lisa Loupe; sister of Samuel and Calvin Dufrene and Gladys Matherne. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adam "Coon" Dufrene; parents, Adolph and Josephine Frickey Dufrene; step-father, Antoine Dufrene; daughter, Gloria Dufrene; brothers, Jeffery, Nelvin "Duke" and Chester Dufrene; and sister, Nellie Comardelle. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitt ed by: Chris Tidwell Gilbert Jones A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Napoleonville, for Gilbert T. Jones, 69, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 2:30 a.m. Aug. 3,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until religious service at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the former husband of Elma Garrison Jones of Napoleonville; father of Ray Bolds, Arthur and Lionel Jones, all of New Orleans; step-father of Emily K. Johnson, Annie Bell K Richburg and Hazel Bolds, all of New Orleans, Sheila Bolds of Napoleonville and Barbara Rounds of Thibodaux; brother of Leonard Hydes of New Orleans. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Victoria Tilquit; son, Calvin Jones; stepson, Herbert Keyes; stepdaughter, Ella Mae Keyes; and sister, Ruby Hydes. He was a retired truck driver for United Parcel Service. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Nelson Sr. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Emanuel Baptist Church in Donaldsonville for Joseph "Joe" Nelson Sr., 75, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, who died Aug. 3 1998. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. Monday at Williams and Southall in Napoleonville and 5 p.m. until religious service at the church. Dismissal will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the father of Jacqueline N. Knockum of Belle Rose, Beverly Wright of Donaldsonville, Donna Marie Nelson of Brawley, Calif., Rosalind Smith of Los Angeles, Janice Adams and Lucinda Nelson of Houston, Joseph Nelson Jr. of Gonzales, Gregory and Eric Nelson of Houston, Conrad Nelson of Donaldsonville, Demetric Nelson of Klotzville and Raymond Bernard of Bell Rose; brother of Josie Mae Harris of West Covina, Calif., Warnell, Fredrick and Felton Nelson Jr. of Chicago and Clarence Nelson of Brawley, Calif. He is also survived by 37 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maggie B. Nelson; parents, Olevia and Felton Nelson Sr.; son, Michael Nelson, brother, Willard Nelson and one grandson. He was a retired farm laborer and a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. Williams & Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bertile Mercado A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Bertile Boudreaux Mercado, 87, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Gretna, who died at 12:50 a.m. Aug. 3,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Emily Allemand, Mary Oates and Sila Sevin. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Mercado; parents, Washington and Marie Baye Boudreaux; son, Louis Mercado Jr.; daughter, Dolores Mobley; and seven brothers and one sister. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rhonda Francis A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church an Thibodaux for Rhonda Marie Francis, 32, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died Aug. 4,1998. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Royal Sr. and Bobby Francis of Thibodaux; sister of Royal Jr. and Otto, Terese, Denise and Kimberly Francis and Betty Davis, all of Thibodaux, Carlos Francis of Napoleonville, Darian Francis, Vanessa Smith and Alisha Washington, all of Houma, Jacqueline Francis of Schriever; step-sister of Alfarretta Williams of Michigan. She was preceded in death by her son, Southern Francis; brother, Wayne Francis; grandparents, Irma Deboue, Juinus Deboue, Iry Stubbs, Corine Smith Francis and Otto Francis. She was a member of St Peter Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell David Richardelle A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for David Anthony Richardelle, 58, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 8:42 p.m. Aug. 5,1998. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Donald Richardelle, Judy Richardelle Griffin and Claudette Richardelle Kiffe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abel and Luda Pellegrin Richardelle. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Chaz Simons A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Gray's Creek Baptist Church in Hernando, Miss, for Chaz Damon Simons, 11, a resident of Hernando, who died on Aug. 5,1998. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Melanie Tower of Hernando, and Jimmy R. Simons of Lockport; step-son of Richard Tower of Hernando; brother of Peyton Tower of Hernando; grandson of Jimmie and Gaylia Simons of Lockport and Jimmy and Helen Rockenschuh of Nederland, Texas; and great-grandson of Bertha Pauli of Metairie. He was preceded in death by his sister, Destiny Angel Tower. Brantley-Phillips Funeral Home of Hernando, Mississippi is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joyce Sison A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. today at Bethany Lutheran Church in Slidell for Joyce Walz Sison, 67, a native of New Orleans and resident of Slidell, who died Aug. 5,1998. She was the mother of Bert Sison of Schriever, Barry Sison of Arabi, Jo Ann Gennusa and Roxann Petifils, both of Slidell; sister of Ruth Montamat and Marion Dickerson. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great- granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irving Raymond Sison. Shoen Funeral Home of Slidell is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Destiny Tower A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Gray's Creek Baptist Church in Hernando, Miss, for Destiny Angel Tower, 4, a resident of Hernando, who died on Aug. 5,1998. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Melanie and Richard Tower of Hernando; sister of Peyton Tower of Hernando; granddaughter of Jimmy and Helen Rockenschuh of Nederland, Texas and Daryle and Pam Tower of Bartlett; great-granddaughter of Mae Nelms of Bartlett and Bertha Pauli of Metairie. She was preceded in death by her brother, Chaz Damon Simons. Brantley-Phillips Funeral Home of Hernando, Mississippi is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leslie Waits A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Leslie Marion Waits, 70, a native of Morgan City and resident of Larose, who died at 3:55 p.m. Aug. 5,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Doris "Dolly" Danos Waits; step-father of Kenneth Boudreaux, Raymond Guidroz Jr., Mrs. A. J. (Ramona) Plaisance, Mrs. Don (Karen) Cedotal and Mrs. John (Susan) Richeaux. He is also survived by 11 step- grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Louise Canty Waits; and brother, Leroy Waits. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church of Larose, a member of the Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus and the Artistes Du Bayou Art Guild. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. =============================== ================================================ Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Laura Danos A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Laura Savoie Danos, 67, a native and resident of Raceland, who died Aug. 6, 1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Euclid Danos Jr.; mother of Gralyn Danos and Mary Danos Champagne; sister of Norman Savoie Sr. and Dolores Savoie Kraemer. She is also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Morris Sr. and Mathilde Rodriguez Savoie; son, Phil Danos; brother, Morris Danos Jr.; and sisters, Rosalie Savoie Dupre, Eve Savoie Rogers and Beulah Savoie Dupre. Falgout Funeral Homes Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wanda Sauce Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at Holy Cross Catholic Church for Wanda Lee Chauvin Sauce, 58, a native of Franklin and resident of Gibson, who died at 12:45 p.m. Aug. 7, 1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City. Burial will be at the Morgan City Mausoleum in Morgan City. She was the wife of Junius Paul Sauce of Gibson; daughter of Clifton and Annie Rose Seymour McKinley of Gibson; step-daughter of Clifton and Annie Rose Seymour McKinely of Gibson; mother of Rocky Lee and Keith Anthony Sauce and Jodie Sauce Matt all of Gibson; sister of Daniel Chauvin of Broussard, Allie Chauvin of Baton Rouge, Gloria Hebert of Bayou Vista, Barbara Chauvin of Gibson, Carol Breaux of Baton Rouge, Kerry Fromenthal of Gonzales; step-sister of Jo Ellen Istre of Abbeville and Douglas McKinley of Cornwall, New York. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, sister and grandparents. Hargrave Funeral Home of Morgan City is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clay Crandle A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at St. Charles Baptist Church in Paincourtville for Clay Austin Crandle, 33, a native and resident of Paincourtville, who died at 2:32 p.m. Aug. 7,1998. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until religious service at the church. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Willie Crandle Jr.of Paincourtville and Lillian C. Crandle of Gretna; brother of Willie Crandle III, Tiffany Crandle of New Orleans and Samantha Crandle of Gretna. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John Sr. and Ethel Claire Coleman and Willie Sr. and Victoria Crandle. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alvin Foret Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Alvin "White" P. Foret Sr., 71, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 7:25 a.m. Aug. 7,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the companion of Marjorie Chatangier; father of Alvin Foret Jr., Mary Landry and Betty Foret; brother of Almus "Nunu", Errol, Norris, Leroy "Knock", Hypolite "Skippy" and Eugene "Genie" Foret, Beverly Schaubhut and Shirly Dufrene. He is also survived by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Simon and Leonelle Foret; son, Michael Foret; brothers, Jerry and Raymond Foret; and sister, Anna Mae Champagne. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Paul Gaudet A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Savoir Catholic Church in Lockport for Robert Paul "T-Gaudet" Gaudet, 39, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, who died at 2:35 p.m. Aug. 7, 1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the son of Julius J. and Wilma Marie Gautreaux Gaudet; brother of Roy, Julien, Ronald, Philip, Merrill and Evelyn Gaudet, Mrs. Linda Gaubert, Mrs. Janice Davaine, Mrs. Kathleen Lacombe, Mrs. Gayle Arceneaux, Mrs. Wilma Matherne and Mrs. Celeste Theriot He was preceded in death by his brother, Steve Gaudet He was a parishioner of Holy Savoir Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Lockport was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Robert Gaudet A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Holy Savoir Catholic Church in Lockport for Robert Paul "T-Gaudet" Gaudet, 39, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, who died at 2:35 p.m. Aug. 7, 1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the son of Julius J. and Wilma Marie Gautreaux- Gaudet; brother of Roy, Julien, Ronald, Philip, Merrill and Evelyn Gaudet, Mrs. Dnda Gaubert, Mrs. Janice Davaine, Mrs. Kathleeii Lacombe, Mrs. Gayle Arceneaux, Mrs. Wilma Matherne and Mrs. Celeste Theriot He was preceded in death by his brother, Steve Gaudet He was a parishioner of Holy Savoir Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Lockport was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Guidry A Mass of Christian burial was held at noon Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Joseph "Joe" J. Guidry, 50, a native and resident of Larose who died at 12:12 p.m. Aug. 7,1998. Burial was at the Holy Rosary Cemetery. He was the husband of Gail Arceneaux Guidry; son of Delia Richoux Guidry; father of Jason, Brian and Crystal Guidry; brother of Darrell, Dale, Keith and Kim Guidry and Marilyn Hebert He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Wilcliff Guidry and brothers, Wilcliff and Anthony Guidry. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Church and a woodworker. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Evelyn Billups A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Alleii Chapel AM.E. Church in Thibodaux for Evelyn Smyles Billups, 67, a native of Morgan City and resident of Thibodaux, who died Aug. 8,1998. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Dismissal will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at Morgan City Cemetery. She was the wife Of Nolan Billups of Thibodaux; and sister of Shirley Smyles Parker of Morgan City. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Smyles and Orlean Smyles Wesley. She was a Methodist and a member of Allen Chapel. She was a retired school teacher in Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes. She was a member of the American Legion No. 513 Ladies Auxiliary of Thibodaux, the Retired Teacher's Association, Retired Teacher's Education of Terrebonne Parish, the Cancer Association, the Charming Ladies Club of Thibodaux and the Community Action Advisory Board. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Denise Eroche A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Denise Leigh Eroche, 45, a native and resident of Raceland, who died on Aug. 8,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Kern Rodriguez; daughter of Mrs. Emily Baudoin Eroche; mother of Chad M. and Ryan J. Rodriguez; sister of James E. and William A. Eroche, Mrs. Michelle Prentice and Mrs. Angele Cha uvin. She was preceded in death by her father, Dr. Wilson J. Eroche. She was a schoolteacher at Bayou Blue Elementary for 18 years and at Lockport Junior High School for five years. She was a SADD Club sponsor, member of the School Board Level Committee, drug free school strategist crisis team member and language arts head. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jimmie Owens Sr. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Thibodaux for Jimmie Owens Sr., 59, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Aug. 8,1998. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 5 p.m. until religious service at the church. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Carla Owens of Schriever, Jimmie Owens Jr. of Gibson and Kevin Owens of Thibodaux; brother of Velma, Caroline, Lionel, Morrell, Henry, Millage and Steve Owens, Catherine Gramma, Alma Douglas and Vera Oliver. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Elvina Shanklin Owens; sister, Dorothy Owens; and brother, Billy Owens. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Denise Rodriguez A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Denise Leigh Eroche Rodriguez, 45, a native and resident of Raceland, who died on Aug. 8,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Kern Rodriguez; daughter of Mrs. Emily Baudoin Eroche; mother of Chad M. and Ryan J. Rodriguez; sister of James E. and William A. Eroche, Mrs. Michelle Prentice and Mrs. Angele Chauvin. She was preceded in death by her father, Dr. Wilson J. Eroche. She was a school teacher at Bayou Blue Elementary for 18 years and at Lockport Junior High School for five years. She was a SADD Club sponsor, member of the School Board Level Committee, drug free school strategist, crisis-team member and language arts head. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rita St. Romain A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Rita G. St Romain, 97, a native and resident of Raceland who died at 12:10 p.m. Aug. 8,1998. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Tuesday the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Martin St Romain II, Richard St Romain, Wanda S. Hitt, Lydia S. Hitt and Rita S. Robichaux. She is also survived by 29 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin St. Romain; parents, Moise and Lydia Morris Guidry St Romain; daughters, Myrtle and Pansey St Romain. She was the last surviving charter member of the Raceland Auxiliary Freddie John Falgout Post No. 3665. She was a member of several civic and social organizations. She was a former board member and secretary of South Coast Gas, Inc. Memorial donations to "The Center" in Cut Off, a school for disabled adults, are preferred. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lillie Johnson A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Monday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Larose for Lillie Marie Johnson, 80, a native of Mangham and resident of Larose, who died Aug. 9, 1998. Visitation will be 6 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Eartha Mae Williams of Larose. She is also survived by six grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Lillie Johnson; and sisters, Ruby Deary and Mary Lee Johnson. She was a Baptist and member of New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Larose. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Verna Portier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Verna Thibodaux Portier, 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died at 11 p.m. Aug. 9 1998. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the wife of Delvin J. Portier Sr.; mother of Darryl P. and Delvin J. Portier Jr., Mrs. Robert "Marion" Rodrigue, Mrs. Charlie "Arlene" Adams Jr., Mrs. Randy "Myrna Benoit sister of Jessie and Johnny Thibodaux and Mrs. Andrew "Lorraine" Adams, Mrs. Dolese "Bea" Benoit and Hazel Cole. She is also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Alcee and Marie Gilfour Thibodaux and a sister, Gloria Bourgeois. Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bernice Robichaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Parlor in Thibodaux for Bernice Traigle Robichaux, 74, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:15 p.m. Aug. 9,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be in the St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville. She was the mother of Carol Sr. and Charles Robichaux; sister of Beatrice Robichaux, Elise Delaune, Dolia Blanchard and Lois Adams. She is also survived by four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ruffin A Robichaux; parents, Louis and Sedonia Naquin Traigle; son, John Blanchard; brother, Sidney Traigle; and sisters, Victoria and Lillian Richard. Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ross Ruffin A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. today at the Mount Baptist Cemetery in Gibson for Ross Ruffin, infant, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 9:58 a.m. May 9, 1998. He was the son of Sylvester Ruffin and Wanda Ross. He was a parishioner of Plymont Rock Baptist Church in Houma. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Michael Southall Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Michael Kenneth Southall Sr., 50, a native of Plattenville and resident of Napoleonville, who died on Aug. 9, 1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Cemetery in Bertrandville. He was the husband of Reba Blanchard Southall; father of Tracie Stafford of Baton Rouge, Yakosa H. Brown of San Antonio and Michael Southall Jr. of Napoleonville; brother of Judith S. Johnson of Donaldsonville, Phyllis Southall of Gonzales, Theresa 'Terrie" S. Julien of Plattenville and Maurice Southall of Plattenville. lie is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Marguerite Southall. He was a mortician and funeral director of Williams and Southall Funeral Home, owner of Southall Westside Funeral Home of Vacherie, a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Meriam Skidmore Post No. 585 American Legion. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Vidalia Thomas A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Greater Israel Baptist Church in Belle Alliance for Vidalia Thomas, 89, a native and resident of Belle Rose, who died August 9, 1998. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 5 p.m. until religious service at the church. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Florence Jacques of Milwaukee, Wis., Lloyd, Eurie, Charles and James Carter, all of Belle Rose, Ernest Carter of Houston, Gary Floyd Carter of Atlanta and Lawrence Jacques of New Roads; sister of Solomon Fleming of Florida and Vivian Lee of Donaldsonville. She is also survived by 32 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Samuel Carter, second husband, Elijah Thomas; parents, E. Jani and Florence Phillips; brothers, Oliver, Earl and Albert Fleming; and sister, Mildred Brooks. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Charlotte Boudoin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Charlotte Boudoin, 41, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 1:31 p.m. Aug. 10,1998. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Raymond Boudoin Sr.; mother of Jan-Michael Pierron and Joshua Boudoin; stepmother of Zinda B. Leonard, Phyllis B. Crell of Mobile, Ala. and Elizabeth Boudoin; and sister of Henry Blanchard Jr. She is also survived by two grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Irene T. Blanchard and Henry Blanchard. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marie Plaisance A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Marie Bourg Plaisance, 80, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, who died at 8:35 a.m. Aug. 10,1998. Visitation will be 4 p.m. today until funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Jules Joseph Plaisance, Judy LeBlanc and Virginia Wunstell. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Anthony Plaisance; parents, Wilson and Donatile Guidry Bourg; brother, Ivy Bourg; and sister, Lenora Plaisance. Falgout Funeral Homes Inc. of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Roy Woods A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at New Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Labadieville for Roy Russell Woods, 48, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, who died August 10,1998. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until religious service at the church. Burial will be at the Allen Chapel A.M.E. cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Rosemary Turner Woods of Thibodaux; stepfather of Derrick Turner of Thibodaux; brother of Joseph Woods Jr. of Patterson, James Woods Sr. of Gray, Raymond Woods of Chackbay, Earl Sr., Reynard Sr., Andrew and Shirley Woods, all of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Joseph and Charlotte Woods; and brother, Henry Woods. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lucille Wilcox A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Lucille McDonald Wilcox, 86, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 12:50 a.m. Aug. 10,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Homes in Raceland. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Lynwood Wilcox Jr.; and sister of Theresa Arcement. She is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lynwood Wilcox Sr.; parents, William and Lydia McDonald; daughter, Gilda Wilcox; brothers, William "Bill" and Clifton McDonald. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Cyril Bernard A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Hiliary Catholic Church in Mathews for Cyril Edwin Bernard, 83, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Lockport, who died at 5:45 a.m. Aug. 11,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews. He was the husband of Edna Falgout Bernard; father of Craig Cyril Bernard; and brother of Richard "Zip" Bernard. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ella Arivello Bernard; brother, Charles Bernard; and sisters, Ethel B. Dufrene and Ella Mae B. Pantillo. Falgout Funeral Homes Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ophelia Gautreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Ophelia T. Gautreaux, 98, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 3:30 a.m. Aug. 11,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Wilbert, Roy, Norman, Felix and Wilton Gautreaux and Mrs. Clifford "Luciella" G. Gautreaux; and sister of Eve T. Fernandez. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcide Gautreaux Sr.; parents, Leo and Rita Boudreaux Thibodaux; sons, Andrew, Claude, Alcide Jr. and Lester Gautreaux; brother, Clerfe Thibodaux; sisters, Odele Gros, Marie Hebert, Antoinette Luquette and Annetten Himel; and one grandchild. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Corine Gros A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Corine Ordogne Gros, 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2:15 p.m. Aug. 11, 1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Burial will be at St Joseph Cemetery. She was the wife of Eroy "Redbone" Gros; mother of Richard Gros, Deborah Diaz and Linda Thompson; sister of Roaul and Leona Ordogne, Mrs. Walter "Vema" Holliday, Mrs. Al "Ruth" Lagarde and Mrs. Ronald "Marion" McClelland. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roaul Ordogne and Felicia Thibodaux Ordogne; daughter, Darlene Clement; brother, Amos Ordogne; and sisters," Mabel Kurtz, Armonce Gros and Clemence Durocher. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Albert Kraemer A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer for Albert Dorsey Kraemer, 86, a native and resident of Kraemer, who died at 1:45 p.m. August 11,1998. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Clara Louise Kraemer Kraemer; father of Albert, Roy and Dennis Kraemer, Dorseline Granier, Rosalie LeBouef, Marie Louise LeBlanc, Sandra Hotard and Gale Rome; and brother of Albertine Becnel and Clothile Kraemer. He is also survived by 37 gran dchildren, 60 great-grandchildren and three great- great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Adonatile Vanney Kraemer, and daughter, Delia Mae Adams. Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Verna Portier A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Verna "Queenie" Thibodaux Portier, 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died at 11 p.m. Aug. 9,1998. Burial was at St Joseph Cemetery. She was the wife of Delvin J. Portier Sr.; mother of Darryl P. and Delvin J. Portier Jr., Mrs. Robert "Marion" Rodrigue, Mrs. Charlie "Arlene" Adams Jr., Mrs. Randy "Myrna Benoit sister of Jessie and Johnny Thibodaux and Mrs. Andrew "Lorraine" Adams, Mrs. Dolese "Bea" Benoit and Hazel Cole. She is also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Henry L Ordoyne; parents, Alcee and Marie Gilfour Thibodaux; and sister, Gloria Bourgeois. Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Warner Triggs Jr. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Warner Triggs Jr., 60, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, who died Aug. 11, 1998. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at the church and a wake service will follow. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Gladys Smith Triggs of Raceland; son of Warner Sr. and Louise Kennedy Triggs of Thibodaux; father of Darrcll Triggs'' Sr. of Raceland; brother of Lawrence Triggs of Raceland. Nolan, Ernest and Roland Triggs, all of Thibodaux and Albert Triggs of Gray. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Essie Mae Triggs Lee and Gloria Triggs Hany. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eunice Buquet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Eunice Jean Buquet, 90, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 9 a.m. Aug. 12, 1998. Visitation will be 2 to 10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at the St Francis de Sales Cemetery II in Houma. He was the father of Clyde Buquet of Houma. He is also survived by two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Inez Dupre Buquet; parents, Wallace and Julia Hebert Buquet; and brothers, Ernest, Murphy, Paul, Morris and Evans Buquet; and two grandchildren. He was a parishioner of St Francis de Sales Cathedral and a retired truck driver for Patterson Truck line. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Frances Carlos A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Frances Chaisson Carlos, 79, a native and resident of Grand Caillou, who died at 7:52 a.m. Aug. 12, 1998. Visitation will be 2 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis Cemetery No. 1 in Houma. She was the mother of Druis, Robert and Margie Carlos, Patricia LeBouef, Jean Hanks, Earline Duplantis, Evelyn Brake and Frances Gregoire; step-mother of Calvin Carlos; sister of Mable LeBouef. She is also survived by 29 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oris Carlos; parents, Junius and Emily Breaux Chaisson; brothers, Junius and Melvin Chaisson; sisters, Flossie Guidry, Ida Duplantis and Snyder Scott. She was a Catholic. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eugene Charron A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux for Eugene Y. Charron, 80, a native of Holyoke, Mass. and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:20 a.m. Aug. 12,1998. Visitation will be noon until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Marion Taylor Charron; father of Paul M. Charron, Helen C. Reso, Kathryn C. Adams and Eileen C. Mattingly. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, George A. and Adelina Brisson Charron; and sister, Altona Steward. He served during World War II in the U.S. Army in the 441st Counter Intelligence Corps Detachment, achieving the rank of staff sergeant. He was employed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for over 35 years as a highway real estate agent and retired in 1983. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Anna Himel A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Anna Lee Babin Himel, 68, a native of New Orleans and resident of Lockport, who died at 5:50 p.m. Aug. 12,1998. Visitation will-be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and 7 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the step-sister of Clarence "C J." Ledet She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Himel Jr.; parents, Willis and Orphise Champagne Babin; and step-mother, Constance Babin Ledet Babin. She was a member of Holy Savior Ladies Altar Society; board member of Lafourche Heritage Society, Bayou Lafourche Folklife Heritage Museum and Lafourche Parish Tourist Commission. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Johnny Naquin Jr. A graveside service at was held at 10 a.m. today at Bisland Cemetery for Johnny Paul Naquin Jr., an infant, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 9:15 a.m. Aug. 12,1998. Burial was at the cemetery. He was the son of Johnny Paul and Shelly Koepp Naquin; grandson of Paul Joseph Naquin of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Sandra Marie Crepell of Larose and Frances Kay Causey of Metairie. Samart Funeral Home, Inc. of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dorothy Adams A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Dorothy Adams Ledet Adams, 79, a native and resident of Houma, who died Aug. 12 1998. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery. She was the mother of Norman Ledet Jr. of Abbeville and Kathy McElroy of Houma; and sister of Jeanette Glynn of Houma and Edna Walker of Baton Rouge. She is also survived by five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Norman Ledet Sr.; second husband, Eddie Adams; parents, Harry Adams and Alice Babin Adams. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and a retired bus driver for TARC. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Florence Gregoire A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac for Florence Billiot Gregoire, 59, a native of New Orleans and resident of Dulac, who died at 9:30 p.m. Aug. 12,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the Holy Family No. 2 Cemetery. She was the mother of Michael, Russell and Edward "Woody" Gregoire, Mrs. Mike "Cheryl" Kinard and Mrs. Billy "Vicki" LeBouef; sister of Roy Billiot and Judy Deon. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert M. Gregoire; parents, Johnny and Florestine Billiot Billiot; and half-brother, Alcide Chaisson; and one grandson. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac and an avid homemaker. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Angel Rodrigue A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin for Angel Lynn Rodrigue, an infant, who died at 7:05 p.m. Aug. 12, 1998. She was the daughter of Donald Joseph Rodrigue and Angie Lynn Lecompte; paternal granddaughter of Carroll and Grace Rodrigue of Chauvin; and maternal granddaughter of Rodney Lecompte of Bourg and Tammie Borne of Houma. She was a Catholic. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lionel Morvant Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Lionel Jean "Moe" Morvant Sr., 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:45 p.m. Aug. 12,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. Burial will be at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Frances Thibodaux Morvant; father of Lionel, Jr. and Wayne Morvant, Mona Danos and Martha Robinette; brother of Raoul "Buck" Morvant and Doris Shaw. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raoul and Elodie Daigle Morvant; and brother, Francis "Fanny" Morvant. Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jacob Bruce 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 Jacob "Jaco" Bruce, 57, a native of Cut Off and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 6 p.m. Aug. 13,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the Cheramie Cemetery. He was the husband of Joyce Sampey Bruce; son of Elva Vegas Bruce; father of Billy and Donovan Bruce, Rosalind Redden and Nicole Carmine; brother of Luxton, Gary and Jeanette Bruce. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, John Simon Bruce, and one granddaughter. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Stacie Bruce A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Stacie Elizabeth Bruce, 27, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 4 a.m. Aug. 13,1998. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Eddie P. Bruce Jr. and Dora Blanchard Bruce; mother of Dallas Joseph and Reagan Renee Dufrene; sister of James "Garro" Bruce; and granddaughter of Smith J. Blanchard Sr. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Actress Guidry Blanchard and Eddie P. Bruce Sr. and Ida Curole Bruce. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rees Mayeaux A religious service was held at noon Saturday at Community Assembly of God Church in Bayou Gauche for Rees John Mayeaux, 81, a native of Plaucheville and resident of Bayou Gauche, who died at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 13, 1998. Burial was at the Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. He was the husband of Dorothy Wilkie Mayeaux; father of Rees "Pete"' Jr Tommy and David Mayeaux and Karen Kbtthor; brother of Emile "Rocky" Mayeaux Jr., Vera Chelet and Dolores Gillory. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile Sf.. and Rosalie Johnson Mayeaux; brothers, Lucious, Harold and Elster Mayeaux; and sister, Addis' Gillory. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. ot Raceland was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dorothy Autin A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. today followed by a Mass at St Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma for Dorothy Lucille Marie Ledet Autin, 67, a native of Houma and resident of Covington, who died at 12:43 a.m. Aug. 14,1998. She was the wife of J. C. Autin Sr.; mother of Mrs. E. J. (Gretchen) Yancey Jr. of Madisonville, Mrs. Joe (Holly) Vinson of Morgan City, Daniel C. Autin of Mandeville, J. C. "Chuck" Jr. and Gibson " Gibby" J. Autin II, both of Houma; sister of Sadie Rhodes, Inez Henry, Felicia Rizzo and Jessie Ledet, all of Houma, Hazel Plaisance of Algiers, Gladys Bouzigard and Eugene Ledet, both of Cut Off, Bea Steinmetz of Florida and Hewitt Ledet of Golden Meadow. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Lucille Lambous Ledet; and brothers, Enes and Druis Ledet She was co-founder of Autin's Cajun Cookery. Donations to Hospice of St Tammany, 1202 S. Tyler St., Covington, LA 70433 or the American Cancer Society, 603 Buena Vista Drive, Houma, LA 70360, are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hazel Thibodeaux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville for Hazel Boudreaux Thibodeaux, 90, a native and resident of Plattenville, who died at 8:40 a.m. Aug. 14,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Russell Thibodeaux and Gail Hebert; and sister of Lester Campeaux. She is also survived by four grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luke Thibodeaux; parents, Telesma and Emma Boudreaux Boudreaux Campeaux; brother, Vernon Boudreaux; sisters, Beulah Ullrich; and a great-grandson. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Brandon Gaudet A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pollard Cemetery in Flomaton, Ala., for Brandon Joseph Gaudet, 18, a native and resident of Flomaton, who died August 15,1998. He was the son of Wanda Gaudet; half brother of Philip Scott; grandson of Rosie E. Adams of Labadieville; and step-grandson of Paul R. Adams and Edward Knowles. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Joseph Gaudet Jr.; grandparents, Ernest Joseph Gaudet Sr. and Evelyn Knowles; and great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Eno Joseph Gaudet Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Abel J. Eschete Jr. of Raceland. Flomaton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louella Lirette A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Louella Soudelier Lirette, 81, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 11:10 p.m. Aug. 15,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the Knight of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Walter Lirette; mother of Royline, Junior Lee and Stuart Lirette and Bernita Thibodeaux; sister of Eugene, Olin, Paul "Bee" and Leroy Soudelier and Beulah Kramer. She is also survived by 17 grandchildre n, 17 great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddy and Felecienne Lapeyrouse Soudelier; brother, Edward Soudelier; sister, Loyce Soudelier; a grandson and a great-granddaughter. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marie Dasch A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St Anthony Catholic Church in Luling for Marie Loup Dasch, 88, a native of Lockport and resident of Luling, who died at 3:14 a.m. Aug. 16,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. She was the mother of Morris J. and Douglas J. Dasch; and sister of Clifton Loup. She is also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Lawrence Dasch; parents, Ozema and Celina Rodrigue Loup; brothers, Edward, Ozema Jr., Clarville and Clarence Loup; and sisters, Josephin Eymard, Edith Granier and Louise Matis. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Edgar Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Edgar "E.J." "Black" Joseph Boudreaux, 65, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:25 a.m. Aug. 16, 1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Carol N. Chiasson Boudreaux; father of Sharon Hebert Debra Puglise and Jody Ordoyne; step-father of Wanda Tabor and Duane Chiasson; brother of Wilbert Boudreaux, Bernice Carmouche and Marie Duet He is also survived by four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar R. and Josephine Rousseau Boudreaux; and brother, Francis Boudreaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Henry Hutcherson A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Henry Frank Hutcherson, 30, a native of New Orleans and resident of Metairie, who died on Aug. 16,1998. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until memorial service at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Hazel Boudreau and Henry F. Hutcherson Sr.; father of Julian and Danielle Hutcherson; grandson of Frances Courvillion; brother of Darlene H. Boover and Sherry H. Stevens; step-brother of Karen Marie Beecher. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Julian Boudreau and Leslie Hutcherson. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Thomas Tolbert A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Forest Park Lawndale in Houston for Thomas Robert Tolbert, 56, who died at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 16,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Forest Park Cemetery. He was the husband of Dixie Lou Mize Tolbert of Thibodaux; son of Reuben "Jack" Tolbert; stepson of Polly Tolbert; father of Cory Tolbert Melancon, Jacob and Ryan Tolbert, all of Thibodaux; brother of Larry Tolbert of Houston. He is also survived by one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Conine Tolbert. Donations to the American Heart Association are preferred. Forest Park Lawndale of Houston is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Manny Barrios A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Memorial United Methodist Church in Mathews for Manny C. Barrios, 84, a native and resident of Lockport who died at 12:23 p.m. Aug. 17, 1998. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Barrios Cemetery in Valentine. He was the husband of Gladne Tootsie" Thibodeaux Barrios; father of Richard Barrios and Peggy Foreman; brother of Mack, Louis. Henry and James Barrios and Katie Crowe. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Camille and Anita Boudreaux Barrios; brother, Harry Barrios; sisters, Edna Barrios and Mildred Davis. He was co-founder of Coastal Dragline Works Inc. and Offshore Food Service. He was a member of the Lafourche Parish School Board from 1970-1982, World War II merchant marine, and member of Masonic Lodge No. 267, Louisiana State Mineral Board 1960-1964. Donations to the Lafourche Parish Alternative School in Lockport or Memorial United Methodist Church in Mathews are preferred. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elise Bellanger A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church for Elise Bernadette Bellanger, 88, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, who died at 4:18 p.m. Aug. 17, 1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Homes in Lockport and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport She was the mother of Mrs. Shirley Folse; sister of Roland Badeaux; Mrs. Velma Orgeron, Mrs. Nolena Detillier and Mrs. Edith Melancon. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland Bellanger; parents, Alcibiada and Dorcina Hebert Badeaux; brothers, Clarence and Hayes Badeaux Sr.; and sisters, Mrs. Celica LeBlanc, Mrs. Lelia Galiano, Mrs. Annie Richard, Mrs. Helen LeBlanc and Mrs. Ida Mae Savoie. She was a parishioner of St Hilary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lillie Dawson A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Lillie Bell Dawson, 66, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died August 17,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the Mount Calvary A.M.E. Church Cemetery. She was the mother of Evette, Jeri, Regina, Kathy, Sonia, Craig and Shawn Dawson, all of Thibodaux, and Michael Dawson of San Diego. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Vivian Turner; sister, Mildred Turner, and brother, William Turner. She was a Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nellie Falgout A religious service will be held at 6 p.m. today Falgout Funeral Homes in Raceland for Nellie Fay Gray Falgout, 63, a native of Holland Pemiscot County, Mo. and resident of Raceland, who died Aug. 17,1998. Visitation will be 3 p.m. until religious service today at the funeral home. Cremation will follow religious service. She was the mother of Edward Schoppe; and sister of Arnold Gray, Eunice Oxford and Ivy Lorene Parker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Falgout; parents, John Filder and Rebbaca Isibell Dover Gray; and sister, Lottie B. Reid. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clifton Landry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Clifton Adam Landry, 76, a native and re sident of Raceland, who died at 4:30 a.m. Aug. 17,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews. He was the husband of Elizabeth "Bell" Detillier Landry, father of Gary, Wallace, Donald, Dave, Gerald and Carolyn Landry; brother of Mrs. Thomas (Edwise) Theriot, Mrs. Loveless (Leona) Pierce, Mrs. Felix (Earline) Mire and Mrs. Wade (Helen) Daigle. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Alcida Autin Landry; brothers, Whitley, Onesippe, Paul and Leander Landry; sisters, Mrs. Lawless (Wilda) Plaisance, Mrs. Horace (Annette) Arabie, Mrs. Wallace (Edith) Plaisance, Mrs. Raoul (Winnie) Degruise and Odette Landry; and a grandson. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Junior Robichaux Junior Paul Robichaux, 66, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 3:15 p.m. Aug. 17,1998. Visitation will be 7 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 husband of Bettie Stevens Robichaux; son of Lena Folse Robichaux; father of Marty and Mark Robichaux, Sharon R. Babin and Wendy R. Arcement; step- father of Michael Stevens, Sharon S. Gauthe, Tanya S. Dufrene, Victoria S. Babin, and Suzanne S. Rodrigue; brother of Raligh, Audrey, Felton and Janelle Robichaux and Willa Mae Ledet He is also survived by two grandchildren, 14 step- grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence J. Robichaux; daughter, Marcia Robichaux; and sister, Delta Robichaux. He was a parishioner of St Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lillie Dawson A religious service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Lillie Bell Dawson, 66, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died August 17,1998. Burial was at the Mount Calvary A.M.E. Church Cemetery. She was the mother of Evette, Jeri, Regina, Kathy, Sonia, Craig and Shawn Dawson, all of Thibodaux, and Michael Dawson of San Diego. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Vivian Turner; sister, Mildred Turner; and brother, William Turner. She was a Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nellie Falgout A religious service was held at 6 p.m. Tuesday Falgout Funeral Homes in Raceland for Nellie Fay Gray Falgout, 63, a native of Holland Pemiscot County, Mo. and resident of Raceland, who died Aug. 17,1998. Cremation followed the religious service. She was the mother of Edward Schoppe; and sister of Arnold Gray, Eunice Oxford and Ivy Lorene Parker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Falgout; parents, John Filder and Rebbaca Isibell Dover Gray; and sisters, Lottie B. Reid and Jewell Gray. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Maude Schouest A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Waggaman for Maude Pertuit Schouest 89, a native of Raceland and resident of Avondale, who died at 7:25 a.m. Aug. 17,1998. Burial was at Westlawn Park Cemetery in Avondale. She was the mother of Dorothy S. Stortz, Betty S. Becker, Mary Ann S.Rodriguez, Donald, Dudley, Adam Schouest She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anatole Dominique Schouest; daughter of Clorine and Ellis Pertuit son, Daniel Schouest and brothers, Benson, Johnny, Sam, William "Bill" and Whitney Pertuit; sisters, May and Cornelia Foret Edna Grabert, Agnes Bourgeois, Esther Roddy, Gertrude Moody and Marie Sevier Galliano. She was a member of I.B.E.W. Local No. 130. Mothe Funeral Homes, Inc. of Marrero is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Matthew Daigrepont Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Matthew Paul Daigrepont Sr., 33, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 3:20 a.m. August 18,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Johnnie Sr. and Sybil Aupied Daigrepont father of Matthew Jr. and Lauren Daigrepont grandson of Tim and Lou Aupied; brother of Johnnie Jr., Nathan and Melanie Daigrepont and Valerie Sepulvado. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Emile and Melanie Daigrepont Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clifford Griffin A religious service will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow for Clifford Savonne Griffin, 35, a native of Monroe and resident of Cut Off, who died on Aug. 18, 1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 7 a.m. until religious service at the church. Burial will be at Thomas Cemetery in Searcy. He was the son of Rita Powell Griffin; stepfather of Roger Clark and Buffy Rodrigue; and brother of Jessica Chauvin. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Griffin. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joyce Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Joyce Landry Hebert, 65, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 18,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Gerald Hebert; mother of David Hebert, JoAnn Falcon, Vickie Prejeant and Renell Blanchard, all of Labadieville. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Inez Barbier Landry and brother Alvin Landry. She was a homemaker. Landry's Funeral. Home, Inc. of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eula Kiser A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Pinecrest Cemetery in Foley, Ala., for Eula Lee P. Kiser, 76, a native of Mobile, Ala. and resident of Houma, who died at 8:45 a.m. Aug. 18, 1998. She was the wife of Edgar Ray Kiser, mother of Donald Ray Kiser and Cindy Lee Reese; sister of Jim, Ralph Jr. and Dorothy Pyburn. She is also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Lottie Stringfellow Pyburn. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Joseph Romero Jr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma for Joseph "Billy" Romero Jr., 68, a native of Abbeville and resident of Gray, who died at 8:25 p.m. Aug. 18, 1998. Burial was at Miguez Cemetery in Delcambre. He was the husband of Effie Plaisance Romero of Gray; father of Wayne LeBoeuf of Gray, Terry LeBoeuf and Cheryl Ann Pitre, both of Houma; and brother of Gladys Aycock and Shirley Romero, both of Houma. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Sr. and Rose Touchet Romero; and brother, Raymond Romero. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, an Army veteran and a retired supervisor for Southdown Sugar Refinery Co. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Albert Savoie A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Albert Joseph Savoie, 63, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 3:25 p.m. Aug. 18, 1998. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the Knights of Columbus Home in Larose. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Annabelle Plaisance Savoie; father of Terry, Joey, Rusty and Jace Savoie, Mitzie Doucet and Jill Arabie; brother of Ethel and Marion Danos, Rosemary Angelette, Lois Cantrelle and Lucille Lefort. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Cecile Hymel Savoie; son, Timothy Savoie; sisters, Louise Orgeron and Mildred Remont. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and member of the Knights of Columbus. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ivory Williams Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville for Ivory Williams, 65, a native and resident of Paincourtville, who died at 7:30 am. Aug. 18,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Leona Williams of New Orleans; father of Ivory Williams Jr. and Emily Williams of Dallas, Vicky Williams of New Orleans and Lorette Williams of Bertrandville; brother of Vivian Harden of Paincourtville and Johnny Williams of San Francisco. He was preceded in death by his parents, Preston and Victoria Williams; sisters, Victoria James and Orelia Mollere; brothers, Preston Jr., Chester and Eddie Williams. Williams & Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Belton Kraemer A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Belton J. Kraemer, 29, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, who died at 5:45 p.m. Aug. 19,1998. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at St Elie Cemetery in Chauvin. He was the son of Clabert II and Audrey Forest Kraemer; grandson of Joseph Forest; brother of Clabert III, Elijah and Shanna Kraemer, Mrs. Kenneth (Del- North) Stokes and Mrs. Lance (Audrey) Parker. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clabert C. and Verna Dempster Kraemer and Helena Authement Forest He was employee of K&B Trucking. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Annie Simoneaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Annie Crochet Simoneaux, 76, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Brule St Vincent, who died at 5 a.m. Aug. 19,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Dennis Natol Simoneaux of Brule St Vincent; mother of Mrs. Richard (Dona) Landry Jr. of Napoleonville; brother of Leonce Crochet of Pierre Part, Lenet Crochet of Houma, Leland Crochet of Creole and Dorothy C. Templet of Pierre Part. She is also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, O'Neal and Ida Gaudet Crochet; brothers, Claude, Leo and Edward Crochet; stepbrother, Cyrus Verret; and sister, Maude Crochet Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Adams A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville for Joseph Adams, 79,' a native and resident of Ewellville, who died at 12:20 p.m. Aug. 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 religious service at the church. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Louvenia Parker, Julia A. Carter, Eunice Beverly Adams and Shelia Anderson, all of Belle Rose, Edward Adams of Gretna, Israel Adams of New Orleans, Michael and Ernest Adams of Belle Rose and Isaac Gibson of Donaldsonville; brother of Alma Smith of New Orleans. He is also survived by 28 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dora L Adams; parents, Levy and Florestine Adams; sons, Joseph, Robert, Harry and William Adams; and sister, Clara Jones. He was a retired longshoreman and trustee and deacon at Virginia Baptist Church. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ella Dufrene A religious service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Community Assembly of God in Bayou Gauche for Elle Hogan Dufrene, 71, a native of Bayou Gauche and resident of Nacogdoches, Texas, who died at 6:40 a.m. Aug. 20, 1998. Burial was at the Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. She was the mother of Edmond Dufrene Jr. of Dickson, Tenn., Timothy Dufrene of Nacogdoches, Texas, Donovan Dufrene of Archer City, Texas, Norma Dufrene of Patterson, Elaine D. Stinnett of Bayou Gauche; sister of Landry and Jerry Hogan and Lena Dufrene and Janice Clara Dufrene. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmond Dufrene Sr.; parents, Joe and Florence Frickey Hogan; brothers, Andrew, Clarence, Albert and Admiral Hogan; and one grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary McCarthy A Mass of Christian bunal was celebrated Aug. 24 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in North Merrick, N.Y., for Mary B. McCarthy, 80, a native of Long Island, N.Y. and resident of Bethlehem, Penn., who died on Aug. 20,1998. Buriai was at St. Charles Cemetery in Amityville, N.Y. She was the mother of Maureen McCarthy Sison of Schriever, Ellen McCarthy Episcopio and Kevin McCarthy, both of Bethlehem; grandmother of Thomas and Joseph Episcopio, Emily Episcopio Hansen, Jeffrey and Timmy Sison and Alison and Kevin McCarthy; sister of William 0'Sullivan of West Islap, N.Y., die Rev. John J. O'Sullivan of South Hampton, N.Y. and Patricia Walker of Georgetown, S.C. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. McCarthy; parents, John and Margaret O'Sullivan; and brothers Jim and Gerald O'Sullivan. She was a school teacher from 1938-1977 and remained involved in the school system until 1996. She was a community and church leader. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of North Merrick, N.Y. She was also past president of Bellmore Faculty Organization, vice president of the New York State Classroom Teachers Association, Delegate to the Long Island Zone, New York State Teachers Association and the National Department of Classroom Teachers. She was a former member of the Long Island Elementary Principal's Association, Council of Administrators and the Bellmore Administrative Council. Clair S. Bartholomew and Son, Inc. Funeral Home of Bellmore, NY., was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alphonse Levron Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Alphonse "AJ." John Levron Jr., 66, a nativ e of New Orleans and resident of Houma, who died at 2:45 a.m. Aug. 20,1998. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Burial will be at the St. Joseph Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alphonse John Levron Sr. and Camellia DeRezends. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Francis Rogers A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St Anne Church in Bourg for Francis Joseph "Frank" Rogers, 70, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Bourg, who died at 4:15 a.m., Aug. 20, 1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at St. Anne Community Center in Bourg and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Dorothy Bourg Rogers; father of Jan Jerome of Lafayette and John Patrick Rogers of Bourg; brother of Sylvia Ayo of Cut Off and Jacqueline Dugas of Marrero. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Van and Josephine Lecompte Rogers; son, Joel Francis; brothers, Claude, Lewellyn and Russel Rogers; sisters, Beulah Leboeuf, Mildred Rodrigue, Odette Schouest, Camille Bouquet, Rita Barbara and Beverly Rogers. He was a Catholic parishioner of St. Anne Church in Bourg. A Korean War veteran, he served in the Navy aboard the U.S.S. Leyte and in the Army as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne. He was a member of the Bourg Volunteer Fire Company, the Bouquet Breaux VFW Post 7755, the La. Dons Eye Foundation and the Bourg Lions Club. He served the Lions as club president and earned the Melvin Jones Fellow Award, the highest honor bestowed in Lionism. He served the church as an usher, festival chairman, building program and cemetery director. In recognition for his services he was awarded the Bishop's Medal by Bishop Warren Boudreaux. A barber for 50 years, he owned and operated Frank's Barber Shop in Bourg. Masses are preferred. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Carr A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Beulah Baptist Church in Bertrandville for Mary M. Carr, 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bertrandville, who died at 9:15 a.m. Aug. 22,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Henry Carr; mother of Jackie Johnson and Mary Frances Williams, both of Houston; sister of Lloyd Johnson of Houma, Deloris Williams of Gray, and Eula Woods and Oneida Conley, both of Houston. She is also survived by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henderson and Louise Johnson; son, Nathaniel Carr; brothers, Henderson Jr., Alex, Willie and Levy Johnson; sisters, Octavia and Tillie Johnson, Nancy Mitchell and Mable Jackson. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hubert Ledet A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Hubert J. Ledet, 61, a native of Labadieville and resident of Chackbay who died at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 22,1998. Burial was at the St Philomena Catholic Cemetery in Labadieville. He was the husband of June Percle Ledet; son of Hazel B. Ledet; father of Willie, Blane, Cheryl and Dana Ledet, Bonnie Daigle and Angella Labat. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Hubert Louis Ledet. He was retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Donald Leonard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Donald J. Leonard, 59, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4 a.m. Aug. 22,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the brother of Herman and Gerard Leonard, Mrs. Norbert (Cecilia) Richard, Mrs. Eugene (Lorraine) Folse, Mrs. Gilbert (Miriam) Esteve, Sister Bertha Leonard, Sister Lucie Leonard and Sister Anne Leonard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elvain and Bertha Gaubert Leonard; and brother, Francis Leonard. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joyce Toups A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at the First Baptist Church of Lockport for Joyce Dolores Toups, 68, a native and resident of Lockport, who died Aug. 22,1998. Burial was at the Raceland Presbyterian Cemetery. She was the daughter of Irma Fay Wilson; mother of Brenda Wilson Arcement; sister of Mrs. Judy Ashworth, Mrs. Jeraldine Locke and Mrs. Jeanette Vogel. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Toups; father, Herman J. Wilson; daughters, Mrs. Kathy Marie Windham and Barbara Anne Cheramie; brothers, Joe Jay, Jerry D. and Jim B. Wilson. Falgout Funeral Homes Inc. of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wilbert Benoit A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Wilbert J. Benoit, 69, a native of Donner and resident of Choupic, who died at 11:05 a.m. Aug. 23,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Lena Clement Benoit; father of Mrs. Allen (Mary) Clement Mrs. Elliot (Annette) Aysen Sr., Mrs. Jeffery (Debra) Ridley and Mrs. Donald (Wanda) Miculek; brother of James Benoit Mary Ann Westerman and Betty Dupre. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Harriet Himel Benoit and brother, Lawrence Benoit He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Bayou Blue is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clarence Doucet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p. m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Clarence T. "Caladonia" Doucet, 74, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, who died at 4:55 p.m. Aug. 23, 1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport He was the husband of Odile Dufrene Doucet; father of Dennis J. Doucet Sr. and Shelley D. Hebert; brother of Forest and Vincent Doucet and Armenia Bychurch. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Lodie Rousse Doucet; brothers, Oris and Octave Doucet; sisters, Theresa Long, Leonise "Nin" Doucet and Lorenza Doucet He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mark Pierron A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac for Mark A. Pierron, 38, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, who died at 2:45 a.m. Aug. 23,1998. Visitation will be 3 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from 9 a.m. until funeral time at tile church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Cind y Chauvin Pierron; son of Adeline Lirette Pierron; father of Queitin A. and Miranda K. Pierron; brother of Ray, Leroy, Michael, Al, Albert Jr. Pierron, Mable Blanchard. Mary Ann Boquet, Joyce Forct, Virginia Jean Detiveaux, Shirley Callahan and Patricia 'Teetsie" Domangue. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Vincent Pierron; brothers, Minus,-Alvin "Neggie" Terry and Wade; and half-sister, Uicille Pierron. He was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church, an avid fisherman and grass cutter. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Chris Daviet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at. 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Chris Joseph Daviet 48, a native of Lockport and resident of Metairie, who died at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 24,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Frank Daviet; brother of Glenn, Mark and Barry Daviet, Jane Daviet Simons and Laurie Daviet Hohensee. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Elizabeth Toups Daviet Donations to Holy Savior School are preferred. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Weymon Russell A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St John Episcopal Church in Thibodaux for Weymon Daniel Russell, 83, a native of Oakdale and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:45 a.m. Aug. 24,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home and 10 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Gertrude "Trudy" Ganel Russell; father of Wesley Russell and Roxane R Phipps; and brother of Florrie Bell. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Arah Buford; parents, Claude and Rena Weixel Russell; brother, Wesley Russell; and sister, Lorene Crooks. Donations to the St John Episcopal Endowment Fund are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Loretto Babst A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home in New Orleans for Loretto Morvant Babst, 84, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, who died at 11:34 p.m. Aug. 25,1998. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at the All Saints Mausoleum in Metairie Cemetery. She was the mother of Jane Babst Truett, Loretto Babst Stephens, Lawrence F. Jr., Walter M., James A. and Gerard E. Babst. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence F. Babst; and sister, Alice Morvant Sterner. She was a teacher and homemaker, a graduate or Ursuline Academy, Loyola University of New Orleans Ursuline College. She taught English in the 1930's at Raceland High School, was the founding editor of Ursuline Academy's first annual, "The Gironde," and wrote and acted in plays. She was a parishioner of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, an officer of the Women's Auxiliary of the Chamber of New Orleans, active member of Les Dames de St Dominique, Le Petit Theatre du Vieux, Entre Nous Book Club, the Audubon Garden Club, Orleans Club and an auxiliary member of the Julien Poydras Home and Maison Hospitaliere. Donations to the Parkinson's Educational Program in Metairie or the Mary Joseph Residence for the Elderly in New Orleans are preferred. Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home of New Orleans is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nora Latour A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St Joseph Co- cathedral in Thibodaux for Nora Webre Latour, 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4:38 p.m. Aug. 25,1998. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the sister of Eugene D., Gerald P., Rodney FA and Carrol J. "Bud" Webre; grandmother of Alice Z. Landry, Michelle Z. Parro, Janelle Z. Welchel, Kerry J. Miller and David G. Miller. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward O. Latour; parents, Emile and Coralie Morvant Webre; daughter, Suzanne L Zeringue Miller; sister, Bessie Marie Theriot and three brothers, Leonard N., Junius L and Emile R Webre. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Andrew Thibodaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Andrew E. Thibodaux, 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:45 p.m. Aug. 25. 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 Lorraine Boudreaux Thibodaux; father of Eddie Andrew Thibodaux, Vickie T. Poiencot and Diane T. Hardberger; and brother of Hazel T. Lathan and Billie Theriot He is also survived by seven grandchildren and five .great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raphael and Zulma Daigle Thibodaux; brother, Rivers Thibodaux; and sisters, Bessie T. Battaglia and Leona T. Toups. Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Meredith Bouziga A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Meredith Billiot Bouziga, 52, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 4:35 a.m. Aug. 26,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of George J. Bouziga Sr.; daughter of Sommione Westley Billiot; sister of Cleveland, Alexie Jr. and Louis Billiot, Simonia Terrebonne and Ebdonia Cheramie. She was preceded in death by her father, Alexie Billiot Sr.; brothers, Cleo and Joseph Billiot and sister, Gladys Serigny. Samart Funeral Home, Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lacy McLain Funeral services will be held at 1 a.m. Saturday at Memory Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel, Miss., for Lacy McLain, 56, a native of Laurel, Miss., and resident of Raceland, who died Aug. 26,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at Memory Chapel Funeral Home. Burial will be at Boyles Chapel Cemetery in Wayne County, Miss. He was the husband of Ruby Collumn McLain; father of Lacy "Philip" McLain and Kathy McLain Dufrene; brother of Alvin "Buddy" and Jerry McLain, Margie Wise and Thelma Lawrence. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bernadette Halbach A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Bernadette "Bobbie" Chiasson Halbach, 76, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died at 10:50 am. Aug. 27,1998. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Evert R. Halbach and Patricia Bonnette; sister of Oneil J. and Percy J. Chiasson, Mrs. Douglas "Esther" Falterman, Mrs. John "Shirley" Sausage, Mrs. Herbert "Anna" Oncale, Mrs. Lawrence "Lillian" Ordoyne, Mrs. John "Leonise" Percle, Mrs. Eves "Flore" Percle and Mrs. Inez Percle Rodrigue. She is also survi ved by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Evert B. Halbach; parents, Anatole Leon and Marie Valerie Ponvelle Chiasson; and brother, Oris Chiasson. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Arvella Duet A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano for Arvella Gislcair Duet, 77, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 11:35 p.m. Aug. 28,1998. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Ronnie Duet and Barbara D. Adams; sister of Nelma Gordon and Mazie Pitre. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and 24 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Virgil Hayes; second husband, Roland A. Duet; and parents, Maurice and Laetitia Autin Gislcair. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Delmar Ekiss Jr. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan, Ill., for Delmar Paul Ekiss Jr., 55, a native of Bethany, Ill., and resident of Thibodaux who died at 8 p.m. Aug. 28, 1998. Internment was at Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany with honorary military graveside services. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time. He was the husband of Linda Gaubert Ekiss, father of Michelle Anne, Ken Paul and Scott Paul Ekiss. He was preceded in death by his parents Delmar Paul Ekiss Sr. and Mary June Hudson Ekiss and a brother, Hudson Ekiss. He was an employee of Cameco Industries, a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Thibodaux and a veteran of the United States Coast Guard. Memorial contributions will be used to purchase Snuggle Buggle stuffed animals to be donated to the Pediatric Unit at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nora Latour A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Nora Webre Latour, 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4:38 p.m. Aug. 28,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Carroll J. "Bud", Rodney F. A, Eugene D. and Gerald P. Webre; grandmother of Alice Z. Landry, Michelle Z. Parro, Janelle Z. Welch el and Kerry J. and David G. Miller. She is also survived, by six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward O. Latour; parents, Emile and Coralie Morvant Webre; daughter, Suzanne L Zeringue Miller, brothers, Leonard N., Junius L and Emile R. Webre; and sister, Bessie Webre Theriot. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Adam Leonard A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Adam A. Leonard, 66, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 1:10 p.m. Aug. 28,1998. Burial will be at the Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Thelma "Sis" Bernard Leonard; father of Craig Leonard Sr. and Marinda Leonard Johnfroe; and brother of Louis Leonard Sr. and Eva Mae Terrebonne. He is also survived by six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lenis Sr. and Avia Miguez Leonard; and brotlier, Lenis Leonard Jr. He was a retired lifelong barber of Golden Meadow, U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, member of La Salette Knight of Columbus Council No. 9000, former faithful navigator and fourth-degree member of St. Pius XX Assembly, former patriotic chairman of district of La., former commander of American Legion Post No. 259 of Golden Meadow. He was also the former president of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Council, The Holy Name Society of Houma-Thibodaux Diocese and Lafourche Parish Community Action of Golden Meadow. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Velma Tully A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at First United Baptist Church in Wilmer, Ala. for Velma Eloise Cravy Tully, 92, a native of Wynn, Ala. and resident of Wilmer, who died at 12:50 p.m. Aug. 28,1998. Burial will be at the Wilmer Cemetery in Wilmer. She was the wife of Woodie Granvil Tully; mother of Woodie Neal, David Bruce and Velma Anita Tully. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Neal and Nora Bolen Cravy. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Kathleen Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St Joseph Co- cathedral in Thibodaux for Kathleen "Kathy" Claire Ogden Boudreaux, 60, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 29,1998. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Louise Torres Ogden; mother of David Boudreaux and Theresa Chiasson; sister of Michael Ogden and Vera 0. Billet. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Ogden Jr.; and brother, Joseph James Ogden III. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Roland Dugas A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church for Roland "Boo-Boo" J. Dugas, 60, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Baton Rouge, who died at 12:30 a.m. Aug. 29,1998. Burial was at Greenoaks Memorial Park in Baton Rouge. He was the husband of Betty David Dugas; father of Lori Palmer, Iinda Barbay and Windy Langlois, all of Baton Rouge; and brother of Gladys Guillot and Lloyd, Jessie and Lynn Dugas, all of Paincourtville, Alvin "Jack" Dugas of Plaquemine and Wilton 'Tony" and Pat Dugas, both of Pierre Part. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Fiorina Daigle Dugas, and brothers, Raymond, Harold "Pete," Clay, and Percy "Mickey" Dugas. He was the owner of Louisiana Energy Service Savers Inc., a parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church and a member of American Legion, Plaquemine Post. Greenoaks Funeral Home of Baton Rouge was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Adron Livingston A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church in Thibodaux for Adron "Sonny" Elvin Livingston, 67, a native of Heidelberg, Miss, and resident of Schriever, who died at 5:15 p.m. Aug. 29,1998. Burial was at Garden of Memories in Gray. He was the husband of Billie Jean Upchurch Livingston; son of Ada Lois Lightsey Livingston; father of James and Jeff Livingston and Julia L. Webster; brother of James Allen Livingston and Shirley Jean Merrell. He is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Stafford Livingston; and sister, Edna Temple. He was retired from Rowan Drilling Co. after 39 years of service and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Anathole Trahan A Mass of Christian burial was cele brated at 10 a.m. today at St Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Anathole Jean Baptiste Trahan, 90, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, who died at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 30,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Lois Lirette Trahan; father of Wade Sr. and Mary Jane Trahan, Virginia T. Pitre and Ismay T Naquin; and brother of Lawrence Trahan. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and five great- great-grandchildren. Anathole Trahan was also the brother of Allie Trahan Poutier and Amy Trahan Price. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Azelia Pontiff Trahan. He was a Catholic. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joyce Hutcherson A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday for Joyce Hutcherson, 55, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, who died at 10 a.m. Aug. 31,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Rogers Cemetery. She was the wife of Curtis Hutcherson; daughter of Arthur Eschete; mother of Rosie and Angela Hutcherson and Debbie Belanger; sister of Lawrence, Arthur Jr. and Larry Eschete. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rosemary Marie Chatigner Eschete; son, Rodney Hutcherson; and brother, Harris Eschete. She was an active member of the First Assembly of God and a homemaker. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hilda Landry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Hilda Marroy Landry, 82, a native of Maringouin and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 12:05 p.m. Aug. 31,1998. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at tire church cemetery. She was the mother of Gilbert Jr., Sylvia and Clarisse Landry and Janet Porsch and sister of Hazel LeBlanc. She is also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Landry Sr., and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Marroy. She was a public health nurse in Assumption Parish and a driving force for the Assumption Association for Retarded Citizens. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marcel Romagosa Jr. A memorial service willbe held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Marcel "Butch" Romagosa Jr., 49, who died at 6:50 p.m. Aug. 31,1998. His body was donated to science. He was the brother of Lynn Romagosa Muller of Marietta, Ga. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcel F. Romagosa Sr. and Lola Haslauer, and brother, Layne Romagosa. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Una Poimboeuf A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Iberf s Chapel in Franklin for Una Thibodaux Poimboeuf, 85, a resident of Thibodaux, who died Aug. 31,1998. Burial was at Franklin Cemetery. She was the mother of Lance Joseph Poimboeuf of Thibodaux and sister of Harold Thibodaux of Lafayette, Milton Thibodaux of Franklin and Ruth Chauvin of Centerville. She is also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lance Clarence Poimboeuf, second husband, Alton Larpentier, parents, Emile and Elda Daigle Thibodaux; son, Gerald Lance Poimboeuf, and brothers, Roy and E. J. Thibodaux. Iberf s Mortuary of Franklin was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nathan Toups A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oakdale for Nathan Francis Toups, 68, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Oakdale, who died Aug. 31,1998 Visitation will be 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Wednesday at the Ardoin Funeral Home in Oakdale and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. A rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Mildred Darcy Toups of Oakdale; father of Dr. Brent Toups of Rayne, Danny Toups of Oberlin, Tim Toups of Opelousas, Wanda Palamino of Tuscon, Ariz., and Charlotte Christian of Austin, Texas; and brother of Ray Toups of Napoleonville and Joy Musso and Fay Hoffmann, both of Thibodaux. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathan A. and Josephine S. Toups; brother, Thomas V. Toups; sister, Katherine Musso; and one grandchild. He was a retired pharmacist with 32 years of service; past owner of Oakdale Drugs, Brown's Thrift City Pharmacy of Oakdale and D & M Pharmacy in Thibodaux; a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War; a lifetime member of the Oakdale Jaycees, a member of the Oakdale Chamber of Commerce, the Lion's Club, the American Legion and the VFW. He received his pharmacy degree from Ole Miss in 1957. He served two terms on the Oakdale City Council in the mid-1960s. Ardoin Funeral Home of Oakdale is in charge of arrangements. ===============================================================================