Obituaries of DECEMBER 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: 24 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 Manuel Boudreaux A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Manuel Joseph Boudreaux, 80, a native of Donner and resident of Schriever, who died at 11 p.m. Dec. 2, 1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Lawrence Cemetery in Chacahoula. He was the husband of Mary Freeman Boudreaux; father of Allen Boudreaux, Ralph Bates and Patricia Michel; and brother of Ann Barca. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Edmonia LeBlanc Boudreaux; brothers, Sidney, John, Daniel, Willie and Cleveland Boudreaux; and sisters, Iillie Dupre and Cecile Gagneaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Cleo Cheramie A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Cleo 'T-Clay" J. Cheramie, 83, a native of Leeville and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 4:45 a.m. Dec. 2, 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 Gertrude Bruce Cheramie; father of Michael J. Cheramie of Larose and Lola C. O'Rear of Jackson, Miss.; and brother of Savie C. Plaisance and Gladys C. Griffin. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam J. and Celeste Cantrelle Cheramie; brother, Philocles Cheramie; and sisters, Sedonia Angellette, Paviola Bouzigard and Delia Autin. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Todd Fagan A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Todd James Fagan, 35, a native of Lafayette and resident of Houma, who died at 12:10 a.m. Dec. 2,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the son of Ralph and Laura Vinet Fagan; brother of Ralph "Buster" G. Jr. and Kent J. Fagen and Kim Fagan Lance. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Florence Adams A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Florence O. Adams, 78, a native of Choctaw and resident of Chackbay, who died at 8:15 p.m. Dec. 3,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Alton J. and Hilton P. Adams; sister of Louis Ordoyne and Mrs. O'neil "Leona" Clement; grandmother of Trisha Abadie; and great-grandmother of Lauryn Abadie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter J. Adams; parents, Joseph and Emma Pitre Ordoyne; and sister, Edith Ordoyne. Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Brandon Moses A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Brandon Charles Moses, 12, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, who died Dec. 3,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the son of Debbie Marie Moses of Thibodaux and Charles Adams, Jr. of Gray; brother of Xavier Charles Adams of Gray, Brittany Lashawn Moses of Thibodaux and Lashandra C. Adams of Gray. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Delores Moses and his grandfather, Robert L. Wilson, Sr. He was a student at South Thibodaux Elementary School. He was a member of the Third Zion Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gibbons Naquin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Gibbons "Bae-Bae" J. Naquin, 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Dec. 3,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the father of Bruce and Charles Rivet and Christine Naquin; brother of Francis "Bozo" Naquin, Sister Lucy Naquin and Elaine Vicknair; and grandfather of Teri and Tony Rivet He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Keller Naquin; parents, Davis "Dave" and Pauline Morvant Naquin; brothers, Aubrey, Jack and Lionel Naquin; and sisters, Hazel Arceneaux, Rita Naquin and Pauline Bourgeois. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Obituary information provided by Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. for the obituary of Gibbons Naquin which appeared in Thursday's Daily Comet was incomplete. He was the brother of Sister Mary Lucy Naquin. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alma Schexnayder A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Donaldsonville for Alma Martinez Schexnayder, 74, a native of Kraemer and resident of Donaldsonville, who died at 8:26 a.m. Dec. 3,1998. Burial will be at Ascension Cemetery in Donaldsonville. She was the mother of Rose Rushing of Donaldsonville, Sally Webre of Thibodaux and Stacy Knapp of Walker; and sister of Justillian LeBlanc of Clinton, Shirley Husser of Husser and Theodore Martinez of Donaldsonville. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Schexnayder; parents, Louis A. and Oriana Granier Martinez; daughter, Nancy Cavalier; and brother Alfred Martinez. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Evelida Williams A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Evelida Theriot Williams, 75, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 11:07 p.m. Dec. 3,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Dwight Williams; sister of Orleans Theriot. She is also survived by two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen F. Williams; parents Davis and Regina Doucet Theriot; and sister Lastica Cheramie. Falgout Funeral Homes Inc. of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell David Nguyen A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma for David Tai Nguyen, 46, a native of Vietnam and resident of Houma, who died Dec. 4,1998. Visitation wi ll be 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at St. Andrew Cemetery in Amelia. He was husband of Lan Thi Pham of Houma; son of Ky Thi Nguyen; father of Khanh V., Vvong V., Son V., Thien V., Thao V. Ann V. Linh V. and Vyen V. Nguyen, all of Houma; and sister of Thanh Dvc, Andy and Ngoan Nguyen. He was preceded in death by his father, Ky Von Nguyen. He was a self-employed fisherman. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Celica Noble A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Woodville, Miss., for Celica Noble, 87, a native of Woodville, and resident of Larose, who died at 10:34 a.m. Dec. 4,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Mary Ruth Bell of Larose. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Noble; parents, Felix Sr. and Maricha Cory; brothers, Felix Jr. and D.C. Corey, and Harry Vicmon; sisters, Queen Davis, Louise Wilson and Roselee Vicmon. She was a member of Rose Hill Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland and West Funeral Home of Natchez, Miss, are in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Billy Schmill A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home for Billy "Big Bill" James Schmill, 54, a native of Des Allemand and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:45 p.m. Dec. 4,1998. Burial was at Grace Christian Memorial Gardens in Gray. He was the husband of Betty Laborde Schmill; father of Earl "Biggie" Laborde," Christopher H. and Howard "Skeet" Jens Schmill; brother of Brenda Savoie and Linda Ketone; grandfather of Brandon Schmill, Dana A Benoit, Kacie N. and Alisha M. Laborde. He was preceded in death by his parents Jens and Jeanne Molaison Schmill. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Merdell Bacheller A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Houma in Houma for Merdell Bacheller, 71, a native of Palacious, Texas and resident of Houma, who died 6:45 p.m. Dec. 5,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Samart Funeral Home in Houma Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery. She was the wife of Clyde Bacheller; mother of Debbie Guidry and Regena Burnett; sister of Glenn Buffaloe of Houston, Jack Buffaloe of Burnett, Texas and Kenneth Buffaloe of Edgewood, Texas. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Leona Hargrove Buffaloe; brother, Gene Buffaloe; and sister, Anita Buffaloe. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bertha Cortez A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Bertha "Beadle" Falgoust Cortez, 57, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 11 a.m. Dec. 5,1998. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Terrance "Cabbage" Cortez; daughter of Inez Dempster Falgoust; mother of Joseph A. and Terrance M. Cortez; sister of Ray "Bezoo" Falgoust and grandmother of Tammy, Mamie and Brandi Cortez. She was preceded in death by her father, Numa Falgoust; and brother, Guy Falgoust Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Violette Green A funeral service will be held in Denison, Iowa for Violette Caroline Green, 90, a native of Westside Iowa and resident of Houma, who died at 6:35 p.m. Dec. 5,1998. Burial will be at Dow City Cemetery. She was the mother of Donald Green and Myrna Mae Ginther of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and sister of Fern Fieldler of Glidden, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Earl Green; parents, Frank and Wilhemina Gerstner Schelldorf, and brother, Elmer Schelldorf. She was a annual winter resident of Houma. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Julien Bruce III A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot for Julien Anthony Bruce III, 44, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Theriot who died at 5:57 p.m. Dec. 6, 1998. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Wanda Dominique Bruce; father of Travis, Brandon and Erin Bruce; brother of Jules Bruce, Mercedes Gregory, Sylvia Serigney, Toni LeBeouf and Alice Serigney. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julien A II and Gertie Borne Bruce. He was a member of St Eloi Catholic Church. He was also a fluid engineer. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hilda Martin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 3 p.m. Monday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Maringouin for Hilda Marie Becnel Martin, 89, a native of St. Gabriel and resident of Thibodaux, who died Dec. 6,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Dr. A Wayne Martin of Houma; stepmother of Leo J. Martin; and sister of Elaine Becnel Risher of Round Rock, Texas and Jenny Dean Becnel Jones of LaPlace. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, P. A. "Alex" Martin Sr.; parents. A.E. Sr. and Noemie Triche Becnel; step-daughter, Theresa "Checkee" Martin Sullivan; step-sons, PA Jr. and Ivan Martin; brothers, Elmore, Alcee E. Jr. and Verny Becnel and Rev. Andrew Triche Becnel, O.S.B.; a granddaughter and a step- granddaughter. She was a retired school teacher having served 33 years with Iberville Parish and graduated from LSU in 1931. Donations to St; Joseph Manor Retirement Community in Thibodaux are preferred. Wilbert Funeral Home, Inc. of Plaquemine is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Olivia Bradberry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle for Olivia Santiny Bradberry, 84, a native and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 5:55 a.m. Dec. 7,1998. Visitation will be noon until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was mother of Lester, Leon, Johnny, Wilson, Guy, Edward and Bonnie Bradberry, Anastasia Bunten, Ruth Guillot, Eula Mae Copeland, Frances Driscoll, Brenda Ringo, Esther Flagg and Tammy Matherne; and sister of Cora Santiny. She is also survived by 34 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and four great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Elois Bradberry; parents, Ignace SE and Seresia Terrebonne Santiny; brother, Ignance Santiny Jr.; sisters, Laurencia Hebert and Luciene "Ester" Santiny. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clinton Clark A burial service was held at Hill Crest Cemetery in Bossier City for Clinton R Clark, 70, a native of Venic e, Calif., and resident of Bossier City, who died at 11:15 a.m. Dec. 7,1998. He was the husband of Carmen Farinas Clark; father of James Clinton Clark, Jaqueline D. Clark Petterson and Debbie Clark Russell; and brother of, Dudley, James, Mickey and Angie Clark and Marcell Furgerson. He is also survived by 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lutecia Clark. He served 28 years in the Air Force. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign War and American Legion and received the Purple Heart. He was a retired Senior Master Sergeant Air Force and employee of the Shreveport Times. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Andrew Derouen Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 am. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Andrew "Dallas" Derouen Sr., 85, a native of Jeanerette and resident of Houma, who died at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 7, 1998. Visitation will be 4 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery. He was father of Edger, Charlie and Pulfrey Derouen, and Odie D. Gallet, Agglie D. Gagno, Eva D. Sapia and Julienanna D. Naquin; and brother of Lonie and RL Derouen, and Julie O. Ducet. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Agglie Penn Derouen; parents, Edgar and Adeline Soigne Derouen; sons, Andrew Jr. and Clifford Derouen; brother, Fayo Derouen; sisters, Mable D. Albert and Eurnie D. Broussard; and one grandson. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Kenneth Eschette Sr. Kenneth "Winkey" Eschette, Sr., 51, a native of Houma and resident of Lafayette, died at 7:30 a.m. Dec. 7, 1998. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home. Funeral time is pending. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery. He was the husband of Charlie; father of Kenneth "Noonie", Shane, Dorina "Angel" and Brandy; son of Dorina Eschete; brother of Norma Wadin. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Malcolm P. Eschette; and brother, Manuel Eschete. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ellen Sims A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at Beulah Baptist Church in Bertrandville for Ellen Ausbrooks Sims, 68, a native and resident of Paincourtville, who died at 4:30 a.m. Dec. 7,1998. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Dismissal services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be at St. Charles Baptist Church cemetery in Paincourtville. She was the wife of Benjamin Sims: mother of Sue Ann, Peter and Jerome Ausbrooks, all of Paincourtville, and Paul Ausbrooks of New Orleans; sister of Ida Mar Berryhill of New Orleans, Vera Mae Jackson of Belle Rose, Annie Bell Harris and Betty Jean Ausbrooks, both of New Orleans, Beatrice Johnson of Columbus, Ga., Betty A Wilson of Paincourtville, Lucy Butler of Donaldsonville and Daniel Ausbrooks of New Orleans. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Vidalia Ausbrooks; a son, two sisters and five brothers. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Plattenville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ella Williams A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland for Ella Beatrice Reed Williams, 88, a native of Raceland and resident of New Orleans, who died Dec. 7, 1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Carolyn Arceneaux of New Orleans; sister of Tama Arceneaux of New Orleans and Dolores Mallard of Reserve. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Williams; parents, Willie and Agnes Reed; son, Gerald Arceneaux; brothers, Isaac, Willie, Moses, Wilbert Herman and Warren Reed; and sisters, Rose and Elizabeth Reed. She is a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. She was also a member of Usher Board No. 2. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell James Cox A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church in Donaldsonville for James J. Cox, 46, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, who died Dec. 8,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Emanuel Baptist Church Cemetery in Donaldsonville. He was the husband of Patricia Foster Cox of Geismar; son of Henry Cox of Donaldsonville; father of Kim, Charmell, Jamie, Amy and Kayla Cox, all of Geismar, and Stacy Cox of Vacherie; brother of Marion Jaguars and Earl Cox Sr. of New Orleans, Sarah, Harold and Herman Cox and Albertine Dorsey, all of Donaldsonville. He was preceded in death by his mother, Albertine Cox and sister, Rosemary Johnson. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Fanguy A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated today at 11 a.m. at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Joseph Fanguy, 94, a native of Dulac and resident of Lockport, who died at 12:40 p.m. December 9,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Daisy L Fanguy; parents, William and Alice Belanger Fanguy; brothers, James, Theophile, Charles, Gustave and Elie Fanguy; sisters, Lucille Fanguy, Elvire Domangue, Ursula Duplantis, Cecil Brown, Lodie Russell, Mathilda Bourgeois, Eva White, Cynthis Voisin, Iila and Azalie Luke and Emma Lapeyrouse. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. A member of Lockport Carnival Club and the Lockport Volunteer Fire Department ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell He was a farmer. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Michael Gauthier A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Michael Gauthier, 50, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:59 p.m. Dec. 9, 1998. Burial was at St Joseph cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the brother of Rose Mary Dodge and Thelma Boudreaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Steven and Maria Chiasson Gauthier; brothers, Hubert and Kermit Gauthier. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Paul Landry A religious service will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Paul "Jap" Landry, 41, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 5:45 a.m. Dec. 9,1998. Visitation will be 4 until 10 p.m. today at the funeral home and 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday. Burial will be at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He was the son of Jeanette Guidry Landry; father of Shad and Krystal Landry; brother of Frank Landry Jr. of Charleston, N.C., Michael and Keith Landry of Houma, Sharlene Roy and Kathleen Devillier, both of Nashville, Tenn., Brenda Eschette of Gray, Deborah Ledet of Point-Aux-Chene and Jennifer Pitre of Houma. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Landry Sr. He was employed by Trico Marine of Houma. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nazie Thibodaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated a t 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Nazie Mars Thibodaux, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11 a.m. Dec. 9,1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Bradley, Leslie "Bud", Murray and Tommy Thibodaux, Sadie Comeaux, Kathleen Becnel and Linda Chiasson; sister of Bill, Wickington and Hadley Mars, and Madonna Torres. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dolien Paul Thibodaux; parents, Emile and Aurelie Rodrigue Mars; brothers Wilford and Garfield Mars; and sisters, Clara Belle Balliano and Sadie Mars. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Herbert Matthews Jr. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Herbert Matthews Jr., 61, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:42 a.m. Dec. 9,1998. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Dismissal services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Albertha Matthews of Thibodaux; father of Terry and Hebert Lee, Barry, Staccy and Cynthia Matthews and Gail Meyers, all of Thibodaux, Johnel Matthews of LaPlace, Davy and Edward Charles Matthews of Baton Rouge, Perry Matthews of Honolulu and Priscilla Matthews of Gibson. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Mae Tillman Matthews; son, Dwayne Matthews; father, Herbert Matthews Sr., and sister, Earlene Matthews Lewis. He was a member of Moses Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lillian Coleman A religious service will be celebrated at 8 p.m. today at St. Charles Baptist Church in Paincourtville for Lillian Joseph Coleman, 62, a native and resident of Paincourtville, who died at 1 p.m. Dec. 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 funeral time at the church. Dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Cleveland Coleman of Paincourtville; mother of Alice, Patricia and Michelle Coleman, all of Paincourtville, and Cleveland Coleman Jr. of Donaldsonville; sister of Adline Johnson of Kenner, Onedia Atkins of Donaldsonville, Edith J. Patterson, Odessa J. Phillips, Elizabeth J. Levy, Patricia J. Dorsey, Caroline J. Richard, and Aldea and Agnellia Rose Joseph, all of Belle Rose. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Doris and Rogers Joseph; and brothers, Herbert and Benjamin Joseph. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Edmond Benoit A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Edmond "Pemont" Joseph Benoit, 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2:42 am Dec. 10,1998. Visitation will be 6 until 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the church. Burial will be at St Joseph cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the father of Keith Benoit He is also survived by two grandchildren, Amanda and Christopher Benoit. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Grabert Benoit; parents, Eugere and Louise Soignet Benoit; brother, Raymond J. Benoit He was a veteran of World War II. He was retired from Comeco Industries. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell O'Neil Haydel A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for O'Neil Haydel, 88, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Lafourche Parish, who died at 12:40 a.m. Dec. 10,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today, and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Haydel; sisters, Olive Haydel and Mortense Bourg. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Constant Hendon A religious service was held at 10 a.m. Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Constant Peter Hendon, 84, a native of Isle Jean Charles and resident of Houma, who died at 7:45 p.m. Dec. 11,1998. Burial was at Bisland Cemetery. He was the father of Alice Solet, Yvonne Istre, Henry Sr. and Jerry Hendon, all of Houma, Ronnie Hendon Sr. of Montegut, Curtis Hendon of Raceland, Lawrence Hendon, Theresa Verdin and Bessie Parfait, all of Pointe-Aux-Chein, Delores Pennington and Agnes Hendon, both of Arkansas; stepfather of Bernard Dardar and Tafilia Foret; and half-brother of Marie Dardar Ledet, Thomas Sr., Ernest Sr. and Joseph Dardar, all of Houma, and Gloria Dardar Crochet of Grand Cailou. He is also survived by 48 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Aglonie Dardar Hendon; parents, Henry Whitfield and Josephine Dardar Hendon; daughter, Gilet Hendon; stepson, Horace Dardar; brothers, Jack and Elie Hendon; half-brother, Adam Dardar; and two grandchildren. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sanders Verrett A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off for Sanders Verrett, 73, a native of Houma and resident of Cut Off, who died at 11:07 a.m. Dec. 11,1998. The body was cremated. He was the brother of Horace, Felicien, Allen and Cleophas Verrett and Madora Martin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Taylor and Marie Billiot Verrett; brother, Eugis Verrett; and sisters, Eva 'Toot" Billiot and Etha "Bea" Verrett Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elray Boudreaux Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Elray J. Boudreaux Sr., 66, a native of Taft and resident of Chackbay, who died at 12:40 p.m. Dec. 12,1998. Burial was at St Charles cemetery in Luring. He was the husband of Louisa Cortez Boudreaux; father of Elray Jr. and Paul Boudreaux, Toni Treichler, brother of Earl Flory, Lillian Hebert and Henry and Guy Boudreaux. He is also survived by thee step-daughters, four grandchildren and nine step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Malvina Guillot Boudreaux; and one step-son. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Annette Rodrigue A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Annette M. "Net" Rodrigue, 88, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died at 1:35 p.m. Dec. 12,1998. Visitation will be 6 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 Anicet "Jimmy" Jr., Ronald and Emmett Rodrigue, Mary Ann R. Zeringue and Lillian R. "Lillie" Ordoyne; and sister of Enola H. "NoNo" Tauzin. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anicet P. Rodrigue Sr.; parents, Alidore and Leontine Delatte Martinez; brothe rs, Olidee B., Adley "Dad," and Junius D. "Pat" Martinez; sisters, Adeline Hymel, Orine "Sweet" Clement and Vivian "Mim" Clement Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Emily Breaux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Emily Dupre Lyons Breaux, 90, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 7:30 a.m. Dec. 12,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Mary Grace Lyons Robicheaux; grandmother of Darlene Robichaux Thibodaux of Lafayette; great-grandmother of Johnathan Dugas of Lafayette; and sister of Lucille Matherne of Chauvin and Jessie Pellegrin of Houma. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lyles Lyons; second husband, Calvin Breaux; parents, Noah Joseph and Theresa Laperouse Dupre; and brothers, Wilton, Alvin and Willie Dupre. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gerald Landry A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Gerald "Teet" Landry, 66, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, who died at 4:56 a.m. Dec. 12,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the former husband of, Jessie Mae Sauce Landry; father of Ronald and Terry Landry, Dale Pennison and Debra Thibodaux; and brother of Shirley Boudreaux. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Pearl Besson Landry; and brothers, Philip and James Landry. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Armant Murry A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Armant J. Murry, 85, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 1:30 am. Dec. 12,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Mina Zellar Murry; father of Louis Murry, Rose Bourgeois and Marion and Dianna Granier. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson and Noelie Leroux Murry; and sisters, Eva Scioneaux and Lucille Murry. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Delma Leboeuf A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Point-Aux-Chene Fire Station in Point-Aux-Chene for Delma Marie Leboeuf, 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Point-Aux-Chene, who died at 5:10 a.m. Dec. 13,1998. Visitation will be 3 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the fire station. Burial will be at the Bisland Cemetery. She was the mother of Errol Jr., Richard and Dickey Leboeuf, Sanbrina Verdin and Ruth Istre; sister of Elizabeth Dardar, Alvin, Antoine, Tillman, Eddie, Ernest and Whitney Naquin. She is also survived by four grandchildren and one step- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Erlals Leboeuf Sr.; parents, Elphage and Elisia Naquin Naquin; sons, Bobby and Billy Leboeuf; brothers, Luke and Delvis Naquin; and sister, Edna Foret She was a member of the Island Christian Fellowship Church. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Robert Arabie A mercy memorial mass was held at 10 am. Saturday at St Hilary Potiers Church in Mathews for Robert J. "Bobby" Arabia, 51, a native and resident of Raceland, who died. He donated his body to science. He was the husband of Marsha B. Arabie; father of Eric and Paul Arabie; son of Velma Plaisance; and brother of Terry Arabie. He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Joseph Arabie Jr. Donations to the National Kidney Foundation are preferred. Because he could not donate his organs, he made a gift of his body to the LSU Medical Center Bureau of Anatomical services. He was a volunteer speaker for the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Pauline Chiasson A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St Anthony Catholic Church in Luling for Pauline Chiasson, 85, a native of Boutte and resident of Luling, who died at 1:40 p.m. Dec. 14,1998. Burial was at the St. Charles Church cemetery in Luling. She was the sister of Marie C. Laque, Alice Mae Palmisano, Mary Pearl Verda, Alma C. Dasch, Helen C. Rome, Rosemary Chiasson, Betty C. Hymel and Bernice C. Oubre. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Mary Weimer Chiasson; and brothers, Leon J. and Arthur F. Chiasson. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Heather Crochet A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Heather Marie Crochet 10 months, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 14,1998. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery. She was the daughter of Douglas Francis Crochet Jr. and Louisiana Marie Daigle; sister of Douglas Francis Crochet III; and granddaughter of Douglas Sr. and Doris Crochet and Jules Jr. and Stella Daigle; great-granddaughter of Jules Daigle Sr. and Alvin Lombes. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Laura Mae Marie Aucoin, Maggie V. Lombes, Howard Sr. and Margarite Sonier LeBlanc, and Standwood and Cecile Crochet Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eve Nebel A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma for Eve Perkins Nebel, 74, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, who died at 4:58 p.m. Dec. 14,1998. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Church cemetery in Houma. She was the mother of Raymond L. Nebel of Blacksburg, Va. and Michael J. Nebel of Spring, Texas; and sister of Elvine P. Rodrigue, Mary Ann Daigle, Anna Mae LeBlanc, Earl Dennis and Harold Philip Perkins, all of Thibodaux, Beatrice Eschette of Chauvin, and Dorothy Lirette of Houma. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Nebel; parents, Joseph and Lydie Fremin Perkins; brothers, Sidney John, Willie "Bill" and William "Bully" Perkins; and sister, Eularian Duet She was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church and a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lucille Hebert A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Lucille L. Hebert 99, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 3:57 p.m., Dec. 15,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonie and Stella Morel Hebert; and brother, J. Morel Hebert. She was a retired secretary for the Department of Agriculture. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Harry Smith Jr. A dismissal service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Harry Morris Smith Jr., 36, a native of Wesson, Miss, and resident of Houma, who died at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 15,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today, and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. The body will be cremated. He was the son of Maggie Holder Sandifer and Harry Morris Smith Sr.; step-son of Vicki D. Smith; father of Bradley Scott Smith and Christopher Morris Oncale; brother of Albert "AJ." Smith, Theresa Entrican, Kimberly Battise and Loretta Smith; and grandson of Mavis Holder. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elma Hudson, Van J. Smith, and Red Holder. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jeanette Mayers Jeanette MacMorris Mayers, 75, a native of Frankford, Penn. and resident of Houma died at 10:15 a.m. Dec. 15, 1998. She was the wife of Robert Drayton Mayers Sr.; mother of Robert Drayton Mayers Jr. of Houma and Jack Drayton Mayers of Manchester, Conn. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rea and Huber MacMorris; brothers, Raymond and Howard; and sisters, Ethel, Edna and Hanna. She was a United States Marine in World War II and was very active in the Civil Air Patrol. Donations to Hospice of South Louisiana are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leon Thibodeaux A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Leon "Ballou" Joseph Thibodeaux, 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:25 p.m. Dec. 15,1998. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the companion of Janice Guillot; and brother of Wilson Thibodeaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melius and Victoria Hebert Thibodeaux; brothers, Junius and Dolien Thibodeaux; and sister, Edna Boudreaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Felecie Benoit A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St Lawrence Catholic Church in Chachoula for Felecie Bourgeois Benoit 77, a native and resident of Donner, who died at 9:40 p.m. Dec. 16, 1998. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Eugene J. Benoit and Mrs. Cameron "Knobby" (Janice) Knoblock, both of Chachoula, and Leo P. Benoit of Houma; sister of Bernice Adams of Chachoula, Cecelia Pitre of Donner, and Percy and Mabel Bourgeois of Thibodaux. She is also survived by four grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and six step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugen Roger Benoit parents, Leo Gregoire and Odile Bertrand Bourgeois; brothers, Joseph A., Clarence A and Lionel P. Bourgeois; and sisters, Rosalie, Lorena and Lillian Bourgeois. She was a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. She is also a retired cook from the Terrebonne Parish School Board. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Willie Breaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at Marie Immacolatta Catholic Church in Houma for Willie Mae Breaux, 66, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 6:40 a.m. Dec. 16, 1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today, and 9 a.m. until funeral time at Samart Funeral Home. Burial will be at Holy Rosary cemetery in Houma. She was the sister of Isabel Thibodaux, Velma Grice, Marie Parham, Beverly Bell, Gayle Boudreaux, Paul, Enes, Willie, Ray, Claude and Richard Breaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emile and Laurentine Breaux; brothers, Earl Ray and Elmer Gene Breaux; sisters, Elva Kane and Claudette Deroche. She was a member of Holy Rosary and loved to help people. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell David Lee A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for David Julian Lee, 73, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Westwego, who died at 12:30 a.m. Dec. 16,1998. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Mildred Mendoze Lee; father of Gary J. Lee, Brenda Brignac, Joycelyn Folse and Deborah Hibner; and sister of Louis Lee and Evelyn Kaiser. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pierre and Adeline Gomez Lee; and brothers, Pierre and Raphael Lee. He was a World War II Army Veteran. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jessie Pellegrin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma for Jessie Marie Dupre Pellegrin, 89, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, who died at 4:40 a.m. Dec. 17, 1998. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, and 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at the church. Burial will be at St Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She was the mother of Clark Pellegrin of Schriever, Mrs. Julius (Carol) LeBouef, Mrs. Mike (Jo Ann) Donovan, Mrs. Leroy (Gail) Rhodes, and Lawrence Jessie, Claude, Merlin and Dean Pellegrin, all of Houma; and sister of Lucille Matherne of Chauvin. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis J. Pellegrin Sr.; parents, Noah and Theresa Lapeyrouse Dupre; son, Willis Pellegrin Jr.; brothers, Alvin, Wilton Sr. and Willie Dupre; and sister, Emily Dupre Breaux. She was also preceded in death by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, and a retired saleslady for L B. Mercantile Co. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lionel Burd Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St Benedict The Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville for Lionel Matthews Burd Sr., 72, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Donaldsonville, who died at 5:30 a.m. Dec. 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 Ora L Jiles Burd; father of Cynthia B. Falls, Pamela B. Darby, Clyde Burd, all of New Orleans, Lionel Burd Jr. of Lake Charles, and Rodney Burd of Donaldsonville; and brother of Ulysses Burd of Shreveport, Archie Burd of Philadelphia, Clifton Burd of Lake Charles, and Phillip Burd and Anita Pleasnat, both of New Orleans. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Enola Burd; brothers, Henry, Theodore and Everette Burd; and sisters, Mable Andrew, Beatrice Exnicious and Vivian Walker. He was an employee of Gros's Fish Market in Donaldsonville. He was also a Veteran of the United States Navy. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Charles Cunningham Jr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Charles "Sonny Foxxx" Cunningham Jr., 38, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 4 a.m. Dec. 18, 1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Maggie Guidry Cunningham; son of Charles J. Sr. and Ella Mae Bourgeois Cunningham; father of Charles J., Ross Anthony and Tonya Lynn Cunningham; and brother of James Cunningham, Keith Bourgeois, Nanette Hunter, Charlene Bussie, Rebecca Harris, Tammy Boudreaux, Anne Cantwell and Suzanne Denman. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gillis and Flavia Cunningham, and Henry and Stella Bourgeois. He was an employee of North American Shipyards. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Josie Estevens A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St Joseph Catholic Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Josie Leftwich Estevens, 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:32 p.m. Dec. 18,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of W.P. Jr., Keith H. and Ricardo R. Estevens; and sister of Albert I. Leftwich and Shelby Jean Baker. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.P. Estevens Sr.; parents, Albert and Fannie Sigur Leftwich; and brothers, Spencer R. and Douglas A. Leftwich. She was Catholic and a member of the Leftwich Family Historical Association of Virginia. She was also a retired Louisiana State social worker. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jayce Lirette A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at First Presbyterian Church in Bayou Blue for Jayce Gregory Lirette, 3, a native and resident of Gray, who died at 8:10 p.m. Dec. 18,1998. Burial was at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the son of James and Patti Lirette; brother of Jardon Gregory Lirette, grandson of Patrick D. and Linda B. Plaisance, and Roger "Black" and Sherry Lirette; and great-grandson of Earline Hotard, Tiny Lirette and Dolores Plaisance. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Edwis Sr. and Eunice Plaisance, and Claude Hotard and Rene "Black" Lirette. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gracey Veal A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Cut Off for Gracey Veal, 93, a native of Centerville, Miss, and resident of Larose, who died Dec. 18,1998. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Dismissal services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Bobbie R. Tripled of Larose. She is also survived by three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Matt Veal; parents, Robert Sr. and Easter Wright Brown; brothers, Elmore Green, and Robert Jr., Charley and Dave Brown; and sisters, Dolly Young, Lucinda Howard and Clara Lee Brown. She was a deaconess and member of New Mount Zion Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell James Ballard Sr. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Magnolia Methodist Church in Johnson Ridge for James Ballard Sr., 73, a resident of Thibodaux, who died Dec. 19,1998. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church. Burial will be at Blue Lily Cemetery. He was the brother of Edna "Helen" Bailey of Chicago, and Rosetta Stewart of Gibson. He is also survived by four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Billa Fontenot Ballard; parents, Oliver Sr. and Christiana Winn Ballard; son James Ballard Jr.; brother, Oliver Ballard Jr.; and sisters, Evelyn Maize and Louvenia Johnson. He was a member of Magnolia Methodist Church. He was in the US Naval Service. He was a member of the Free and Accepted Modern Masons. He was employed as a janitor at Mid America.. Community Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sandra Cortez A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Sandra "San" Babin Cortez, 48, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:45 a.m. December 19,1998. Burial was at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Dudley Cortez; daughter of Joseph and Lorita Chiasson Babin; mother of Kenneth, Shane and Rebecca Cortez; and sister of Murray Babin and Dorraine Mahler. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Cera Toups A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Cera Rose Toups, 9, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 9:38 a.m. Dec. 19, 1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Manuel "T-Man" and Tammy Toups; and granddaughter of Eugene and Lula Bernard, and Joseph and Rose Toups. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was an avid angel collector and liked playing with her pet dog. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elva Crochet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St Joseph Co Cathedral in Thibodaux for Elva Breaux Crochet 88, a native of Bourg and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:25 a.m. Dec. 20, 1998. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today, and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Co Cathedral Church cemetery. She was the mother of Dr. Donald Crochet of Thibodaux, Robert Crochet of Napoleonville and Richard "Pat" Crochet of Baton Rouge; and sister of Rose Mary Nowak of Riverridge, Yvonne Hirsch of Lake Charles and Maebelle Buras of Pasadena, Texas. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, and 18 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivy S. Crochet; parents, Andrew and Elsie Blanchard Breaux; brothers, Frank, Norvel, Kerner, AJ. Jr., Atwood, Horace and Julius Breaux; sister, Genevieve De Rouen; and grandson, Chad Crochet She was a member of Altrua Woman's Club and Business and Professional Women Club. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rita Durocher A memorial mass will be held at a later date for Rita M. Durocher, 55, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Harrisville, Miss., who died Dec. 20, 1998. Burial was at the Harrisville United Methodist Church cemetery. She was the daughter of Rita H. Durocher; mother of Mary Mitchell; and sister of Alcina Barton, Florence Heil and Theresa Hebert. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Bruno Durocher; and brothers, Lloyd and Carl Durocher. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sarah Lewis A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Raceland for Sarah "Lucille" Lewis, 81, a native of El Dorado, Ark. and resident of Luling, who died Dec. 20, 1998. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. until funeral time at First Baptist Church in Luling. Burial will be at St. Charles Cemetery. She was the wife of James O. Lewis; mother of Larry W. Swenney Sr., Connie L. Picard, and Randy O. and Ronald Lewis; and sister of Tommie Andrews, Idell Evers and Gladys Hall. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, and seven great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Lucy Andrews; son, Bobby Glenn Swenney; and brother, Leonard Andrews. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Tilman Melancon A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off for Tilman Joseph Melancon, 68, a native of Cut Off and resident of Leeville, who died at 10:10 p.m. Dec. 20,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery. He was the husband of Neva C. Melancon; father of Tilman, Ted, Timmy and Terral Melancon; and brother of Mary M. Plaisance, Jean M. Foster, and Edward and Johnny Melancon. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thegone and Marguerite Cheramie Melancon; brothers, Woodrow, Theogone Jr., Jimmy and Jack Melancon; and sister, Emily Melancon. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor in Golden Meadow and a lifetime fisherman. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lillian Mathews A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. today at St Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands for Lillian Estelle Mathews, 69, a native of Beaumont Texas and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 3:42 p.m. Dec. 20,1998. She was the mother of Judy Fonseca, Debbie Herbert, Eugene Thomas Mathews Jr., and Ellis James and Joseph B. Lemonie. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Thomas Mathews Sr. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elmire LeBouef A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Elmire Guidry LeBouef, 85, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Lockport, who died at 8:46 p.m. Dec. 21, 1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today, and 9 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Eugene John LeBouef, and Terry LeBouef, Mary Jane Guitierrez Geiling, Grace Ann Ruiz and Rosalie Miller; and sister of Florestine. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, and 31 great-granchil-dren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clairfey John LeBouef, parents, Clovis and Florestine Guidry; brothers, Benny, Viltress, Louis, Wiltz, Octave, Thomas and Alex LeBouef; sisters, Octavie and Clothilde; and two grandchildren. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She was a member of the Holy Name Society. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Julien Plaisance Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Julien A Plaisance Jr., 46 a native of Cut Off and resident of Lockport, who died Dec. 21,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 11 p.m. today, and 7 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Cheryl Chauvin Plaisance; son of Julien Plaisance Sr.; father of Ryan and Christina Plaisance; and brother of Marybelle Boudreaux, Gloria Bourg, Joy Adams, Marilyn Hebert, Ruth Loupe, and Judy, Ernest, Wade, Ray, Reed, Dale and Joey Plaisance. He was preceded in death by his mother, Cecile LeBlanc Plaisance; son, Jerome Plaisance; brothers, Gene, Joseph and Gerard Plaisance; and sister, Deborah Plaisance. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. He was also a U.S. Army veteran. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell John Chiasson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for John "Jean" F. Chiasson, 80, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 4:57 a.m. Dec. 22,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today, and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Dennis "Jean" Chiasson of Lockport and grandfather of Donny and Jason Chiasson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ada Marie Theriot; parents, Henry and Zuelma Plaisance Chiasson; brothers, Voris, Eddy, Percy, Abel and Alex Chiasson; and sisters, Mrs. Odile Parr Dufrene, Mrs. Stella Bourgeois, Mrs. Nora Zink and Mrs. Aline Vedros. Falgout Funeral Home Inc. of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Paul Danos A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Paul Joseph Danos, 80, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 9:08 p.m. Dec. 22, 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 Edna Plaisance Danos; father of Amanda Doucet Danos, Brenda Danos Callais and Peggy Danos Fontenot; and brother of Evelina Danos Guidry. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, and eight great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Octave and Pauline Danos; brother, Pierre Danos; sister, Constance Danos Cheramie; and great-grandchild, Jeffrey Paul Griffin. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He also served in World War II, was a U.S. Army veteran and was a member of the VFW. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nelson Gros Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Nelson Gros Sr., 69, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 22,1998. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Diane Thornton and Nelson Jr., Christ and Keith Gros and brother of Henry Gros. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, and 20 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Levita Hebert Gros; parents, Stephen and Leine Percle Gros; son, Jude Michael Gros; three brothers and four sisters. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clara Guidry A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Clara Gisclair Guidry, 93, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 10:10 p.m. Dec. 22,1998. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Adele G. Curole, Dorothy G. Martin, Mary Ann G. Griffin, Morris J. Jr. and Roy A. Guidry; and sister of Clarice G. Ledet She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and five great-great- grandchildren. She was proceded in death by her husband, Morris J. Guidry Sr.; parents, Valcin and Marie Champagne Gisclair; sons, Parrison P. and Antoine Guidry; daughters, Clara Bell Guidry and a stillborn; brothers, Madeo Sr., Adam Sr., Dominic and Samjean Gisclair; foster brother, Arsene G. Ledet, and sisters, Avocade G. and Fortuna G. Duet, Marie G. Schouest, and a set of twins not named. She was a parishioner of St Joseph Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leo Stein A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Leo Leo Stein, 68, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died Dec. 22,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Marilyn Matherne Stein; father of Lee Anthony and Lelia Stein and Lynette Lindsey; foster father of Tina Oberled and Marie Jane Schexnayder; and brother o f Leonard Stein. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hypolite Stein; brothers, Michalle, Joseph, Henry, Justin, Roy, Carrol and John Stein; and sisters, Theresa Gravois, Augustine Becnel and Ann Zeringue. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Shanta Allen A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Thibodaux for Shanta Lashaun Allen, 7, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:01 p.m. Dec. 23,1998. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Phillip Brown of Thibodaux; foster child of Angela Allen of Thibodaux; foster sister of Eric Allen of Thibodaux; granddaughter of Rosemary Brown and Phillip Weaver of New Orleans; and great-granddaughter of Eula Mae Mathews of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sheryl Lynn Allen; grandparents, Audrey Mae Allen and Harry Mathews; and great-great-great-grandmother, Rebecca Chevis. She was a member of Allen Chapel Methodist Church. She liked to skate, color in her coloring book and watch cartoons. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Milton Breaux A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Milton "Batiste" Breaux, 68, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, who died at 4 p.m. Dec. 23, 1998. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Matherne Cemetery. He was the former husband of Ouida Breaux; father of Paul M. Breaux of Bayou Blue, Bernadette Autin and Nancy Breaux, both of Houma, Kathleen Lirette of Bayou Dularge and Dale Sims of Nachitoches; foster father of Harris Scioneaux; and brother of Inez Trahan, Nobie Foret and Ethel Daigle, all of Houma, and Enola Brassette, AnnaLee Hebert and Beverly Chauvin, all of Bayou Blue. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonce Joseph and Alice Porche Breaux; brother, Oley Breaux; and sisters, Louise Porche and Stella Boyne. He was a retired employee of McDermott He worked there for 35 years. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Francis Butler Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St Philomenia Catholic Church in Labadieville for Francis Joseph Butler Jr., 50, a native of Labadieville and resident of Las Vegas. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Cassandra Polar of Morganza; father of Francis III, Angelique and Ray Butler, all of Morganza; son of Edna Joseph of Labadieville; brother of Betty Cola of Las Vegas, Rosemary Cooks and Inez Butler, both of New Orleans, Barbara Stevenson of Labadieville, Judith J. Ingram of Raceland, and Matthew Stevenson of Coloroda Springs, Colo. He was preceded in death by his father, Francis Butler Sr.; and stepfather, Henry Joseph. He was U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louis Dugas A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Bemadette Catholic Church in Houma for Louis Joseph Dugas, 75, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 5:10 p.m. Dec. 23,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home, and 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He was the husband of Maudrey LeBlanc Dugas; and father of Vernon, Huey, Roger and Bernadette Dugas, and Susan Pellegrin. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, and she great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Emma LeCompte Dugas; brother, Edgar Dugas; sisters, Priscilla Dugas and Adele Lapeyrouse; and step-sister, Louvenia Leonard. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Army World War II Veteran. He was a retired Derrick Man in the oilfield. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Pamela Dupont A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Pamela Barker Dupont, 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at Dec. 23,1998. The body was donated to Tulane University School of Medicine. She was the mother of John M. Ill, Eugene B. and Laury Dupont, and Charline Dupont Aupied; and sister of Lee Barker. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Dupont Jr.; parents, Dr. Charles J. and Aline Coulon Barker; brothers, Charles J. Jr., Nicholas and David H. Barker. She was a Third Order Carmelite. Donations to Hospice of South Louisiana, 210 Mystic Blvd., Houma, 70360, are preferred. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alice Barker A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux for Alice Smith Barker, 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9 a.m. Dec. 24,1998. Burial was at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Stephen Taylor, Peter James and Mary Aline Barker, Anne Bourg and Mary Elizabeth Bourgeois. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. Barker Jr.; parents, Dr. Hubert and Effie Munson Smith; sons, Charles III and Michael Barker; and sister, Denis Kerne. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Maxie Gaudet A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St Hilary Catholic Church in Matthews for Maxie Theriot Gaudet 83, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, who died at 9:20 p.m. Dec. 24,1998. Burial was at St Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She was the wife of Firman Paul Gaudet; mother of Gilmer Joseph Gaudet, Anna Lee G. Haddican and Eileen G. Guidroz; and sister of Hazel T. Dufrene, and Leverence and Edward Theriot. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, and 16 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Justy and Arianna Vedros Theriot and brothers, Eric, Cyrus and Landris Theriot She was a parishioner of St Hilary Catholic Church. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Arthur Legendre A mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Jefferson Chapel of Tharp Sontheimer Tharp Funeral Home for Arthur S. Legendre, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Metairie, who died at 12:25 a.m. Dec. 25,1998. Interment was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. He was the husband of Elizabeth Knight Legendre; father of Joyce Legendre Migliore and Alden G. Legendre; brother of Laurent "Roland" and Luc Jules "LJ." Legendre, Laura Daigle and Rita Thibodeaux. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and one great-greatgrandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virginia Waguespack and Sylvester Legendre; and siblings, Eves, Marx, Guy and Anthony Legendre. Donations to Odessy Health Care and Hospice, 3340 Severn Avenue Suite 215, Metarie, 70002, are preferred. Tharp Sontheimer Tharp Funeral Home of Metairie was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Cecile Nelson A religious service will be held at 8 p .m. today at St Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Cecile Smith Nelson, 78, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at noon Dec. 25,1998. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Dismissal services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Virginia Curtis, Diana Smith and Otis Joseph Sr., all of Napoleonville, and Mary Ann Williams of Ponchatoula; step mother of Sylvester and Thomas Nelson of New Orleans; and sister of Lloyd and Paul Smith, and Gracie Thomas, all of Napoleonville. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Nelson Sr.; parents, Junius Sr. and Lena Smith; son, Joseph Nelson Jr.; brothers, Junius and Silas Smith; and sister, Loraine Nelson. She was a Deaconess and member of St Paul Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leon Pinell A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Leon "LJ." Pinell, 69, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, who died at 8:52 p.m. Dec. 25,1998. Burial was at St Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin. He was the husband of Virginia Terrebonne Pinell; father of Henry M. Pinell and Junita P. Garribot; and brother of Irene Portier. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norah and Aline Brunet Pinell; and sister, Katherine Sevin. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Euphemie Rome A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie for Euphemie J. Rome, 88, a native of Vacherie and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4:30 a.m. Dec. 26,1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Wilfred Rome Sr. and Rita Trosclair. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ludvic and Sidomie Waguespack Rome; brothers, Louis, Laurent and Aubert Rome; and sisters, Elenor Groavis and Evelie Schexnayder. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Cleveland Mullins A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Woodlawn Methodist Church in Napoleonville for Cleveland Mullins, 74, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Napoleonville, who died Dec. 26,1998. Visitation is 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Lucy Mae Mullins of Baton Rouge; father of Cleveland Jr., Clifton and Mark Mullins, all of Baton Rouge, Gloria Mae and Lisa Marie Mullins, both of Port Allen, and Sandra, Beatrice and Joyce Ann Mullins, all of Baton Rouge; and brother of Clifton Joseph of New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and a son. He was a retired farm laborer. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Oron Stutzman A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Oron "Buck" Stutzman, 75, a native of Sugar Creek, Ohio and resident of Houma, who died at 9 a.m. Dec. 26,1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St Francis de Sales No. 1 Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Joyce Cecile Benoit Stuzman; father of Mrs. C.G. (Jean) Keplinger and Mrs. Frank (Contance) Benoit both of Houma, and Mary Gretchen S. Toups of Lockport; and brother of Roman Stutzman of Virginia and Verbal Christner of Ohio. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Lydian Miller Stutzman; daughter, Judith Ann Stuzman; brothers, Lloyd and Claude Stutzman; and sisters, Mary and Sadie Stutzman Mast He was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran in World War II. He was a retired diesel mechanic for Latex Drilling Company. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Conrad Bernard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Conrad "Cowboy" Bernard, 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6 p.m. Dec. 27,1998. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Brian Bernard; and brother of Russel Bernard. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Anna Mae Aucoin Bernard. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Norris Peters Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Norris "Black" Peters Sr., 70, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 9:25 a.m. Dec. 27,1998. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Cora Arceneaux Peters; father of Norris T-Black" Jr. and Paula Peters, Lisa Cheramie, Cindy Martin and Crystal Cormier; and brother of Andy J. and Kirman J. Peters, Gloria P. Folse, Irma P. Hohensee, lone P. Plaisance and Linda P. Glaspell. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew J. and Lovinia Plaisance Peters; son, Timmy Martin; and sister, Rosalie P. Hebert. He was a member of the American Legion. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Therese Rodrigue A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Tuesday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie for Therese Simon Rodrigue, 95, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died Dec. 27,1998. Visitation is 1 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Alfred Jr., Harold and Francis Rodrigue and Emily Waguespack, all of Vacherie, and Therese Friederichsen of Terrytown; and sister of Etienne P. "Chum" Simon of Vacherie. She is also survived by 28 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred "Mr. Fred" Rodrigue Sr.; parents, Edwidge Becnel and Henry P. Simon Sr.; son, Erkle Rodrigue Sr.; siblings, Myrthee and Annette L Waguespack, Denis E., Aubin L, Alphonse J. "Roe", Henry P. Jr., Ruffin J. and Harold S. Simon; one grandchild and four great-grandchildren. Masses are preferred. Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Cameron Prejeant A memorial service will be held at a later date at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma for Cameron Scott Prejeant, infant, a native and resident of Gibson, who died at 2 p.m. Dec. 28, 1998. He was the son of Valicia Ella Prejeant and Ricky Benoit grandson of Cindi and Perry Prejeant, and Jane Rodrigue; and great-grandson of Chester Prejeant He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leon and Sarah Guiney, Emily Prejeant and Paul Benoit Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Angel Robinson A religious service will be held at Samart Funeral Home for Angel Lynn Robinson, infant a native of Houma who died Dec. 28,1998. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery. She was the daughter of Candy Ann and Andy Anthony Robinson; sister of Saddi and Annie Robinson; and granddaughter of Wiggis and Rita Gregoire, and Antoine Robinson. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Kathy Robinson. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ena Rodriguez A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Ena Plaisance Rodriguez, 84, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, who died at 7:55 p.m. Dec. 29,1998. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of CJ., Ruby and Mary Rodriguez, and Syble Callais; and sister of Oville Plaisance and Amelia P. Cheramie. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Rodriguez; parents, Cleophas and Helen Matherne Plaisance; brothers, Gustave, Anthony, Hubert, Voltaire, Mensy and Leonce Plaisance; sisters, Cecile Dubois, Leonise Gautreaux and Jean Lee; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was a retired school board cafeteria worker. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Viola Oncale A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Viola T. Oncale, 63, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Choupic, who died at 9:15 p.m. Dec. 30,1998. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today, and 8 am. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Anthony "99", Randy "88" and Danny "Kuyou" Oncale, Blanche Thibodaux, and Robin LeBlanc; daughter of Lucile Breaux Thibodaux; and sister of Robert, Alvy and Nolan Thibodaux, and Flavia Richard, Florence Hall, Lillian Percle, Helen Dupre, Ella Percle and Lorraine Rogers. She is also survived by eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman O. Oncale; and father, Alvin J. Thibodaux. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elvira Truehill A religious service was held at 8 p.m. Sunday at Bright Morning Star First Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Elvira W. "Mother" Truehill, 74, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, who died Dec. 30,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Catherine Holloway and Linda, Jacqueline and Isaac Truehill, all of Labadieville, Jean Evelyn Stevenson of Paincourtville, Gaynell Queen and Vanessa Truehill, both of Thibodaux, Steven and Floyd Truehill, both of Napoleonville, Cardell Truehill of Bertrandville, and Harold Truehill of Chicago; and sister of Shirley Eddie of Betrandville and Alvin Watts of Chicago. She is also survived by 39 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Truehill Jr.; parents, Harrison and Valine Watts; daughter, Beatrice Woods; son, Michael Anthony Truehill; and sisters, Annie Hughes and Rozelia Ward. She was a homemaker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eunice Boyles Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Jackson, Miss, for Eunice B. Boyles, 93, a native of Lafayette and resident of Jackson, Miss., who died Dec. 31,1998. Burial was at Lakewood Memorial Park. She was the mother of Thomas H. Boyles of Brandon and William John Boyles of Thibodaux; sister of Jerome Broussard of Calif., Ann Lee Woodward of Austin, Texas; Aline Gauthier of Lake Charles and Hilda Le Flore of New Orleans. She is also survived by three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Howard Boyles. She was employed by Lerner dress shop for a number of years as a sales person. She was a commucant of St Richard Catholic Church and had been a resident of St Catherine's Village for the past few years. Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home of Jackson, Miss, was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Helen Garleb A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Helen Garleb, 83, a native of Dexter, Mo. and resident of Houma, who died at 11:55 p.m. Dec. 31,1998. The body was cremated. She was the mother of Donald Smith of Houston and Joann Rogers of Houma; and sister of Harmon Johnson of Sikeston, Mo., and Jack Johnson of Edwardsville, 111. She is also survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, August Garleb; parents, Wilheln and Minnie Belle Killian Johnson; brothers, Charles, Cecil, Wilbur, Paul and Dallas Johnson; and sisters, Jesse Armstrong and Bernice Fuller. She was Baptist She liked making crafts such as bead flowers and drift wood arrangements. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elwyn Gaussiran Sr. A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. today at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano for Elwyn Adolph Gaussiran Sr., 69, a native of New Orleans and resident of Galliano, who died at 5:45 p.m. Dec. 31,1998. He was the husband of Margaret C. Gaussiran; father of Elwyn Gaussiran Jr.; step-father of Scott Lee, Connie DeMere and Dottie Cheramie; and brother of Margerite Ward and Marie Johnson. He is also survived by one grandchild and seven step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Alice Gaussiran; and brother, Frank Lewis Gaussiran. He was an Army veteran. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Edwin Guidry A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Edwin Simon Guidry, 84, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Lockport who died at 11:20 p.m. Dec. 31,1998. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Wilma LeBlanc Guidry; father of Leroy "Frog" Guidry, Loretta Porche and Rosetta Fanguy; and brother of Margie Hayes. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph L and Melina Chauvin Guidry; brothers, Alex, Harry, Eunice, Edmond, and Joseph Guidry; and sister, Daisy Lusco. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. of Lockport was in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rose Guidry A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling for Rose "Bella" Guidry, 78, a native of Kaplan and resident of Luling, who died at 11:10 p.m. Dec. 31,1998. Burial was at St Charles Cemetery. She was the mother of Ray, Andrea and Claire Guidry, Rose Polkey and Norma Oubre, all of Luling; sister of Mrs. Mathe Morgan of Glendale, Calif., Annabelle Gary of Crowley and Mrs. Lawrence Pousson of Lake Charles. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Guidry; parents, Otis and Elia Suire Guidry; daughter, Celeste Guidry; brothers, Joseph and Paul Guidry; and sister, Marie Guidry. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Charles Lirette Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Charles "Buddy" Nelson Lirette Sr., 48, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Theriot, who died at 5:09 p.m. Dec. 31, 1998. Visitation is 8 am. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He was the husband of Regina Lambert of New York, first wife, and Sandra Ford of Chackbay, second wife; son of Nelson and Ouida LaCoste Lirette of Bayou Dularge; father of Charles Nelson Lirette Jr. of Chackbay and Mrs. Michael (Joella) Tinkes of Gibson; step-father of Greg Wempren of Chackbay; grandson of Adam "Addie" LaXoste of Bayou Dularge; and brother of Terry, Burton and Sheldon Lirette, all of Bayou Dularge, and Jerry Lirette, Mrs. Roger Goyce) Hebert, Mrs. Gary (Carolyn) Morris, Mrs. Michael (Mary) Dupre, Mrs. Gary (Jescynthia) Gros and Mrs. Kirk (Jackie) Haynes, all of Houma. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Willie and Malinda Lirette, and Edna DeHart LaCoste. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a commercial fisherman. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================= Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Carl Trosclair Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church m Thibodaux for Carl George Trosclair Sr., 70, a native of St. John and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:20 p.m. Dec. 31,1998. Burial was at the St. John Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Dorthy Boudreaux Trosclair; father of Carl Jr., George, David and Todd Trosclair, Sheryl Sanchez and Denise Billiot; and brother of Mertle Ste. Marie, Beth Prejeant and Shirley Baye. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Joseph and Jeanne Soignet Trosclair; brothers, Irion, Ray, Cecil and Larry Trosclair, and sister, Thersa Fosseca. ===============================================================================