Obituaries from the Daily Comet, Thibodeaux, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Don Johnson with permission from the Thibodeaux Daily Comet. ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** TIPS FOR SEARCHING RECORDS ON THE INTERNET Netscape & Ms Explorer users: If searching for a particular surname, locality or date while going through the records in the archives or anywhere....try these few steps: 1. Go to the top of the report you are searching. 2. Click on EDIT at the top of your screen. 3. Next click on FIND in the edit menu. 4. When the square pops up, enter what you are looking for in the FIND WHAT ___________blank. 5. Click on DIRECTION __DOWN. 6. And last click on FIND NEXT and continue to click on FIND NEXT until you reach the end of the report. This should highlight the item that you indicated in "find what" every place it appears in the report. You must continue to click on FIND NEXT till you reach the end of the report to see all of the locations of the item indicated. January 11, 1999 Paul Ardoin Sr. Paul C. "Ben" Ardoin Sr., 67, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 8:10 p.m. Jan. 3, 1999. He was the husband of Lola B. Ardoin; father of Paul C. Jr. and Richard D. Ardoin, Lisa A. King and Pamela A. Owens. He was also survived by nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dallas and Cora Ardoin; brother, Nelson J. Ardoin; and sister, Dora Montet. He served in the U. S. Army. He retired from the New Orleans Police Department and worked for Ace Transportation. He was also a member of the New Orleans Fraternal Order of Police, the Retired Police Officers Association and Camiella City Sams Camping Club. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. Mae Autin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Mae LeBlanc Barrios Autin, 82, a native of Lockport and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:15 a.m. Jan. 8, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Ruby Autin of Lockport; mother of Gerard Thomas Barrios and Clara Barrios Russo; and sister of Roy T. LeBlanc, Edwina Gaubert, Sarah Savoie and Rosemary Arcement. She is also survived by three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Bennette Barrios; parents, Thomas and Agatha Hebert LeBlanc; brothers, Manny and Warren LeBlanc; and sister, Frances Hebert. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters Court Anna Maria No. 993. Falgout Funeral Homes of Lockport was in charge of arrangements. Alga Miller A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Alga Miller, 87, a native of Cow Island and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 2:11 a.m. Jan. 9, 1999. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the father of Wilbert and Dalton "Pete" Miller, Rita and Virgis Adams, Opal M. Rials and Anita Suarez; and brother of Azema Broussard. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl S. Miller; parents, Adrien and Olivia Swire Miller; daughter, Lucy Miller; brothers, Laurent, Loviance and Arceneaux Miller; and sisters, Marie Owsley and Mrs. Martin. He was a Catholic Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. Eunice Perque A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Eunice Marie Bergeron Perque, 84, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died Jan. 8, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Leopold Perque; and mother of Therese Kappel, Patricia "Pat" Folse, Rose Brazan and Ernest and Curtis Perque. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hector and Agnes Rodrigue Bergeron; sister, Mary Bergeron Meyer; and grandsons, Howard and Hector Tabor. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. Elmo Pitre A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at Golden Meadow United Methodist Church for Elmo J. Pitre, 77, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, who died at 2:11 a.m. Jan. 9, 1999. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Emma Collins Pitre; father of Elmo Pitre Jr. and Dale P. Angelette; and brother of Linton B. Pitre. He is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Angela Williams Pitre, and one granddaughter, Margaret Angelette. He was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Lafourche Lodge #427 F & AM, Bayou Fellowship Lodge #484 F & AM, New Orleans Scottish Rite Consistory, Lafourche Shrine Club of Jerusalem Temple, Order of Eastern Star #251 and the American Legion. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. Delvin Portier Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Delvin J. Portier Sr., 72, a native of Chauvin and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 9, 1999. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the father of Delvin J. Jr. and Darryl P. Portier, Mrs. Charlie (Arlene) Adams Jr. and Mrs. Randy (Myrna) Benoit; stepfather of Mrs. Robert (Marion) Rodrigue; brother of Hayes and Junius Portier and Mrs. Cliford (Ruby) Bernard. He is also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Verna Thibodaux Portier; parents, Serville and Lillian Hebert Portier; brothers, Alvin and Lawrence Portier; and sisters, Mae P. Hebert and Virginia P. Bergeron. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. Solon Tate A religious service will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at First Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Solon M. Tate, 99, a native of Houston and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 9, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the father of Thelma Lopez and Vera Gaiennie. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Madeline Lovell; his parents, Cha rles and Della Lathram; son, Clarence Tate; daughter, Aline Tate; and seven brothers. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Obituaries January 12, 1999 Irma Babin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Irma Champagne Babin, 81, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 3:45 a.m. Jan. 12, 1999. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Alcee Babin; mother of Bessie Legendre; sister of Johnny Champagne, Gertrude Matherne, Emily Ledet, Vivian Adams, Beatrice Monier and Octavia Ledet; grandmother of Mary Vorencamp, Michelle Chaix, Suzanne Aucoin and John Legendre. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alcest and Edolia Champagne; son, Norris Babin; brother, Pierre Champagne; and sisters Theresa Aupied and Mae Dufrene. She was a parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Mary Doirion A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadievil le for Mary "Marie" Agnes Doirion, 97, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 4 p.m. Jan. 11, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Buria l will be at the church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Cecile Aucoin Doirion; brothers, Paul and Emile Doirion; and sister Faustine Doirion. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. Pearl Eusea A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland for Pearl Laughlin Eusea, 84, a native of Paradis and resident of Ama, who died at 10 p.m. Jan. 10, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft. She was the mother of Len and Russell Eusea. She is also survived by four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard "Cayou" Eusea; parents, William and Rose Emma Laughlin; daughter, Patricia Eusea Hertz; brothers, William, Nicholas, Louis, Charles, George, James and Leo Laughlin; sisters, Rose Fonseca and Alice L. Louviere; and grandchild, Micah Eusea Belsom. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Eroy Gros A Mass of Christian burial will b e celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Eroy "Red Bone" Gros, 71, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:35 p.m. Jan. 11, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the father of Richard Gros Sr., Linda Thompson and Deborah Diaz; and brother of Joseph Gros and Lorraine Landry. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Corine Ordoyne Gros; parents, Alvin and Eunice Clement Gros; daughter, Darlene Clement; and brothers, Calvin Sr. and Alvin "June" Gros. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Elmo Naquin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula for Elmo Naquin, 82, a native and resident of Chacahoula, who died at 5:45 a.m. Jan. 12, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Jeanette Naquin; father of Ronald Naquin and Pamela Dubois; and brother of Florence Boudreaux and Bridget Walker. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anidas and Ella Naq uin; brothers, Leonard and Roy Naquin; and sister Anna Naquin. He served in the Army. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. January 14, 1999 Toni Campbell A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever for Toni Elizabeth Campbell, 42, a native of Franklin and resident of Pensacola, Fla., who died Jan. 11, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Anthony and Betty Beadle Campbell; mother of Dallas James Robertson; and sister of Charles D. Campbell, Rebecca C. Guglielmo and Linda C. Ayers. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Cynthia Cavalier A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at First United Pentecostal Church in Houma for Cynthia D. Cavalier, 49, a native of Olford, Fla. and resident of Gray, who died Jan. 10, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Restlawn Cemetery in Avondale. She was the wife of John Cavalier; mother of Angela Fund, Nicole Chestman and Carl Fund III; step-mother of Karen Callahan and Michael and Keith Cavalier; and sister of Nick and Sandy Davis. She is also survive d by three grandchildren and six step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Red and Jewel Ivey Davis; and brother, Dwight Davis. She was a member of the First Pentecostal Church. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Malvin Pitre Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Malvin Thomas Pitre Jr., 45, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 4 a.m. Jan. 12, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Clara Babin Pitre; father of Brandon Thomas Pitre and Rocky Chauvin; foster brother of Roger and Abel Bourgeois; and special friend of Christine Hebert. He was preceded in death by his father, Malvin Thomas Pitre Sr. He was a parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Thelma Spahr A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Thelma Duet Spahr, 72, a native of Violet and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 7:45 a.m. Jan. 13, 1999. An internment service will be held at 11 a.m. Jan. 23 at St. Gertrude Mausoleum. She was the wife of Willia m F. Spahr Jr.; mother of Thelezia S. Folse, William F. III and Robin Spahr; stepmother of Keith and Donald Spahr; and sister of Junice Duet and Norma Rhodes. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howell and Elvida Duet. She was the co-founder and proprietor, along with her husband, of Spahr's Restuarant in Des Allemands. Most of the dishes served were from her original recipes. She was a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxillary. Donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Alvin Thibodaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Alvin "Al" Thibodaux, 67, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 4:19 p.m. Jan. 12, 1999. Visitation is 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. He was the husband of Mabel Dufrene Thibodaux; father of Arlene Borne, Dawn Falgout, and Wayne, Michael, Chris Sr., Brian and Mark Thibodaux; and brother of Earline Matherne, Ester Camadelle, Ernest Sr., Lloyd and Melvin Thibodaux. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren. He was preceded in d eath by his parents, Akerson and Lucia Landry Thibodaux; brothers, Gary and Leslie Thibodaux; and sister Doris Thibodaux. He was a parishioner of our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. He was a Eucharistic Minister and Adoration co-ordinator. He was the owner of Al's Texaco station in Larose for many years. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.   January 15, 1999 Delia Bourgeois A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Delia M. Bourgeois, 78, a native and resident of Raceland who died at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 14, 1999. Visitation will be noon until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Steve and Wayne Bourgeois and sister of Andrew and Joseph Blanchard and Dolores Blanchard Hebert. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cullen P. Bourgeois; parents, Thomas and Jean Plaisance Blanchard; brothers, Normand, Riley and John Blanchard; and sister, Hazel Blanchard Geraci. She was a Catholic. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Junius Brown A religious service will be held at noon Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland for Junius Crawford Brown, 83, a native o f Raceland and resident of Ontario, Calif., who died Jan. 7, 1999. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Morris Town Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. He was the father of Sharon Edmond of Ontario. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Doc and Valerie Dickerson Brown; sisters, Mamie Nic holas, Helen Thomas and Mable Gardner; and brothers, Daniel and Charles Dickerson. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Jamie Cook A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Jamie Dupre Cook, 23, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gray, who died at 8:20 p.m. Jan. 13, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. She was the wife of Paul LaCoste Cook of Gray; daughter of Irma Lee Dupre of Houma and Steve Joseph Pritchett of Pineville; mother of Patrick Austin and Shawn Tyler Cook, both of Gray; granddaughter of Dorothy Roberts of Pineville; sister of Tate Joseph Pritchett and Eric Michael Roberts, both of Houma; and half-sister of Misty Pritchett of Pineville. She was preceded in death by her son, Zachary Paul Cook; grandparen ts, Jimmie Roberts and Claude and Mazel Dupre; and brother, Steve Joseph Pritchett Jr. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. She was assistant manager for Novelty Gift Store. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Eusta Guidry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Eusta P. Guidry, 76, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, who died at 12:40 p.m. Jan. 14, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. She was the mother of Ronald Guidry Jr.; and sister of Lawson and Louis Pitre, Clara Angerson and Emma Barrios. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Guidry Sr.; parents, Marcial and Clarice Pitre; son, Dale Guidry; brothers, Alfred and Allen Pitre; sister, Vernice Gautreaux; and one grandchild. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society and the choir. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Mildred Jones A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Nelson Chapel A.M.E. Church in Napoleonville for Mildred R. Jones, 79, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 2:27 a.m. J an. 8, 1999. 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. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Shirley Rayford and Janet, Debra, Ulysses Jr., Charles Sr., Louis, Clyde and Gilbert Jones, all of Napoleonville; and sister of Dorothy R. Livas. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 19 great- grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ulysses Jones Sr.; parents, Susie Paige Burns and Tony Rogers; and daughters, Vernetta Jones and Germaine Anderson. She was a homemaker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Edgar Nelson Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Klotzville for Edgar Nelson Sr., 78, a native and resident of Klotzville, who died Jan. 12, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Melissa Mills Nelson; and father of Edgar Jr. and Spencer Nelson, both of Donaldsonville, Frank Nelson of New Orleans, Jerome Nelson of Labadieville, Stanley Nelson of Baton Rouge and Lenroy and Donald Nelson, both of Lawrence, Kan.; He is also survived by eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Kenneth Nelson. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Erna Toups A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Erna "Rita" Robichaux Toups, 75, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:45 a.m. Jan. 14, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Loretta Ockman and Dale, Gary, Charles "C.J." Jr. and Ronald Toups; sister of Doris Godwin and Anna Louise and Elaine Robichaux; and grandmother of Dale Jr., Jodi, Arthur and Israel Toups, Becky Silva, Courtney Pierce, Joshua and Curt Ockman and Kyla Naquin. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanleslaus and Anna Walker Robichaux; and brothers, David, Philip, Elmo and Dudley Robichaux. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. January 18, 1999 Beverly Autin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Me adow for Beverly Plaisance Autin, 67, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 14, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Jervis B. Autin; mother of Harriet Sigrist, Mary Brunet, and Jackie, Scott, James and John Autin; and sister of Gerald and Glenn Plaisance. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Alice Nicol Plaisance; and daughters, Allis and Maria Autin. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. Frank Burdis Jr. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville for Frank "Tee" Burdis Jr., 84, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died Jan. 15, 1999. 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. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Eva Burdis Morris of Napoleonville and Edward Burdis Sr. of Labadieville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Jones Burdis; parents, Frank and Edna Burdis Sr.; and brother, Oscar Burdis Sr. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Eugene Champ agne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Eugene Champagne, 91, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 6:45 a.m. Jan. 17, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Pearlie Theriot Champagne; father of Mary Soudelier, Debra Fields, Franklin, Herbert, Hubert, Clarence, Cleveland and Gerald Champagne; and brother of Paulin Champagne. He is also survived by 30 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Camile and Azelea Boudoin Champagne; son, Junius Joseph Champagne; brother, Albert, Olizem, Alceste, Joseph, Olizea and Paul Champagne; and sisters, Pauline Champagne, Angela Babin, Louise Verdin and Georgina Foret. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Thomas Henry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Thomas Henry, 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Jan. 13, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the brother of Lilly Bart ley of Thibodaux and Alvin Henry of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rebecca and James Henry; sisters, Juanita Duplantis, Laura Johnson, Clara Gabriel and Ethel Hills; and brothers, Clarence, Charles, David and Lawrence Henry. William and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Ivey Vizier A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Ivey Odon Vizier, 72, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, who died at 4:45 p.m. Jan. 15, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. H e was the husband of Gerline Esponge Vizier; and father of Shirley and Susanna Savin. He was also survived by grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clovis and Palmire Guidry Vizier; sons, Michael Vizier; brothers, Clovis Jr., Belonie and Lonie Vizier; sisters, Elodie and Victoria Callais, Ezola Curole, Earline Vizier and Rosalie Pitre; and grandson, Chad Savin. He was a World War II Army veteran, with service in both Pacific and European Theatres. He was a member of the American Legion Post 315 in Galliano. He was also a member of the Disabled American veterans. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements.   January 19, 1999 Tracey Frickey A religious service will be held at noon Wednesd ay at Falgout Funeral Homes in Raceland for Tracey Frickey, 82, a native and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 3:45 p.m. Jan. 18, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Matherne Cemetery in Bayou Blue. He was the father of Richard Joseph, Sherwood Anthony and Kent Paul Frickey and Donna Ann Frickey Camardelle; and brother of Ernest Frickey and Bessie Frickey Touchard. She is also by survived nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alberta Elizabeth Comardelle Frickey; parents, Edward "Eddie" and Lionelle Matherne Fricket; step-mother, Clara Frickey; brothers, Joseph Sr., Jimmy and Ebon Frickey; and sisters Beulah Frickey Candies, Blanche Frickey Fonseca and Lydia Frickey Dufrene. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Louis Lagrange A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Wednesday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville for Louis C. Lagrange, 74, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 10:15 p.m. Jan. 17, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Wilma Rivet Lagrange; and brother of Dr. Clinton J. Lagrange of California and Mae Giambrone of Napoleonville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Lucy Portier Lagrange; and brother, Edward Lagrange. He was a retired accounting clerk with J. Ray McDermott. He worked there for 33 years. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Ruth Nolan A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Ruth S. Nolan, 68, a native of Jeanertte and resident of Labadieville, who died Jan. 18, 1999. Visitation will be noon until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Donald J. Nolan; mother of Gregory Nolan, Jackie Chiasson, Denise Gentry, Lisa Prestenback and Michelle Robichaux; and sister of Charles, Thomas and Julia Stroud. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Julia Foco Stroud; and sisters, Marguerite, Bagala and Ruby Blanchard and Mary Denise. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. William Randolph A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon today at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue for William "Bill" Randolph, 68, a native of White County, Ill. and resident of Raceland, who died Jan. 16, 1999. Visitation is 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. He was the father of Lynn Randolph of Bayou Blue, Katy Warren of Raleigh, N.C. and Sheryln Alligood of Bellville, Ill.; and brother of Bernard Randolph of Mt. Vernon, Ill., Hattie Travrlstead of Madison, Tenn., Margaret Jedlowski of Lake Mary, Fla. and Ruby Rash of Eldore, Ill. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Blanchard Randolph; parents, Mr. and Mrs. William "Elva Johnson" Randolph; and brother of Edson, Velmar and Ruth "Pauline" Randolph and Wanda Bogt. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. He served in the Army. He was a member of the American Legion and Posts 40 and 8. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. January 20, 1999 Robert Blackston Jr. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Robert A. "Black" Blackston Jr., 58, a native of Pittsburg, Pa. and resident of Houma, who died at 12:10 p.m. Jan. 17, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. He was the husband of Myrna Thornton Blackston; ex-husband of Marjorie Ambler Blackston; father of Don, Bart, Scott and Chandra Blackston; step-father of Christopher Boquet; and brother of Florence Smith and Lois Broadus. He is also survived by three gr andchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert A. and Florence Hopkins Blackston; and son, Rohn Blackston. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Frederick Cole A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Frederick E. Cole, 55, a native of Lafargeville, N.Y. and resident of Houma, who died at 4 a.m. Jan. 19, 1999. Visitation will be noon to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Garden of Memories Cemetery. He was the former husband of Helen H. Cole; father of Jason E. Cole; step- father of Connie Benoit, Rebecca Higginbothom and Christeen Tyler; and brother of Jack Cole, Ethel C. Lapeyrouse, JoAnn C. Hughes and Madeline "Midge" C. Peters. He is also survived by five step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl W. and Winfred L. Cole; grandparents, John and Belle Cole, and Frederick and Aletta Larkin; and sister, Nancy C. Neal. He graduated from Terrebonne High School and attended Nicholls State University. He was a retired product foreman for Texaco Oil Co., after 32 years of service. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Tracy Frickey A religious service was held at noon today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland for Trac y Frickey, 82, a native and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 3:45 p.m. Jan. 18, 1999. Burial will be at Matherne Cemetery in Bayou Blue. He was the father of Donna Ann Frickey Camardelle, and Richard Joseph, Sherwood Anthony and Kent Paul Frickey; and brother of, Ernest Frickey and Bessie Frickey Touchard. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alberta Elizabeth Comardelle Frickey; parents, Edward " Eddie" and Lionelle Matherne Frickey; step-mother, Clara Frickey; brothers, Joseph Sr., Jimmy and Ebon Frickey; and sisters, Beulah Frickey Candies, Blanche Frickey Fonseca and Lydia Frickey Dufrene. He was a World War II Army veteran. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Adolph Ledet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Adolph Joseph Ledet, 77, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, who died at 7:32 p.m. Jan. 19, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Bobby Joseph Ledet, Barbara Ledet Toups and Lela Matherne; and brother of Noelie Triche and Enola Allemand. He is also survived by five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was pre ceded in death by his wife, Cora Marie Adams Ledet; parents, Levy and Lillie Pitt Ledet; and brothers, Forest, Lee, Donnis, Nolan and Gustave Ledet. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. January 21, 1999 Herman Johnson Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Woodlawn Methodist Church in Napoleonville for Herman Johnson Sr., 76, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died Jan. 18, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Madeline Johnson; and father of Michael, Madelon Bridges, Ella Mae and Renetta Johnson and Beverly Wiley, all of Napoleonville, Carolyn Johnson and Linda Brown, both of Thibodaux, and Lloyd Johnson of Las Vegas. He is also survived by 31 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchilden. He was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel Sr. and Celestine Johnson Sr.; daughter, Lynn Johnson; son, Herman Johnson Jr.; brothers, Rev. Prosper, Manuel Jr. and Isiah Johnson; sisters, Stella Young, Celestine Washington and Ophelia Smith. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Michael Joseph A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at Magnolia United Methodist Church in Thibodaux, for Michael George Joseph, 46, a n ative of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:30 a.m. Jan. 16, 1999. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Dismissal will be held at noon Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the Halfway Cemetery in Gray. He was the son of Sidney Sr. and Bessie Joseph; father of Michael "Tim" Williams of Schriever; brother of Sidney Joseph Jr. and Sandra D. Tucker, both of Schriever, Roland E. Joseph and Wanda G. Young, both of Houma, and Debra M. Ireland of Thibodaux He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Richard and Lillian Parker and Henry and Ethel Joseph. He was a disabled U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. He was a member of Magnolia United Methodist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Lula Pruet A religious service will be held at 1 p.m Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Lula Young Pruet, 93, a native of Malcolm, Ala., and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:45 p.m. Jan. 19, 1999. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Garden of Memories in Gray. She was the sister of Olita Roberts and Catherine Green. She is also survived by four grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Pruet; parents, William and Hattie Young; daughter, Helen Young Smither; and sister, Camilla Marse. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. January 22, 1999 Timothy Bascle Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Timothy Paul Bascle Sr., 39, a native and resident of Houma, who died Jan. 21, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Rhonda R. Bascle; son of Elmo J. Bascle Jr. and Nettie A. Adams; father of Timothy P. Bascle Jr.; brother of Todd Sr. and Tommy Bascle and Lynette B. Lovell; half-brother of Elmo III and Lynn Bascle; and grandson of Essie D. Simpson. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Elmo J. Bascle Sr. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Johnny Burrell Jr. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville for Johnny Burrell Jr., 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Jan. 17, 1999. Visitation will be noon until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Laura Williams Burrel l of Thibodaux; father of James S. Burrell of San Francisco, Raymond M. Burrell and Anna Milline, both of Decatur, Ga. and Lynn Jackson, Martha B. Jones and June Price, all of Thibodaux; and brother of James Burrell Sr., Anna B. Joseph and Rosemary B. Young, all of Thibodaux, and Lawrence Burrell of New Orleans. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Sr. and Olivia Dickerson Burrell; sons, John Delone Burrell and Frank F. Burrell; brother, Cleveland Burrell; and granddaughter, Alicia Jones. He was a deacon at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville. He was a World War II U. S. Army Air Force veteran. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Robert Chauvin Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Robert "Harry" Joseph Chauvin Jr., 33, a native of Lockport and resident of Vacherie, who died at 8:15 a.m. Jan. 21, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was the son of Alcide Jr. and Lois Dupre Tregre Jr.; and brother of Vincent and Jolen Tregre. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dwane Chauvin. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in cha rge of arrangements. Margie Clark A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville for Margie "Marganna" Lawrence Clark, 92, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Marrero, who died at 10:22 p.m. Jan. 16, 1999. 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. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of James Kelly Jr. of Marrero and Alvin Kelly of Labadieville. She is also survived by three step-sons, five step-daughters, 25 grandchildren and 64 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charlie Dabney; second husband, Purnell Clark; parents, John and Eliza Lawrence; daughters, Rose D. Walker and Dorothy Mae Thomas; and brothers, Walter, Arthur and Alexander Lawrence. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Eunice Daigle A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Eunice Boudreaux Daigle, 90, a resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 20, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thiboda ux. She was the guardian of Sandra, Lowell, David, Erin and Erica Bacas, all of LaPlace and Jennie Theresa Alexandry of Thibodaux; aunt of Gladys Bordis Crowley of San Antonio; great aunt of Chuck Bordis and Chip Crowley, Tina Howel, Timmy Ordoyne, Mel Talbot, Tisha, Linda and Donah Crowley; and godmother of Cindy Eastman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis "Honey" Daigle; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dorvillion Boudreaux; brothers, Anatole, Hector and Claude Boudreaux; sisters, Sidonia Boudreaux Bordis and Lorencia "Noon" Boudreaux; nephew Gaston Charles Bordis Jr.; and niece, Dolores Bordis. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Lola Gros A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Lola T. Gros, 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:15 p.m. Jan. 21, 1999. Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Jane Verdin, Guernel Perez and Nancy Thibodaux; and sister of Elise Landry and Rita Guillot. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norris H. Gros; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rodolpher Templet; son Bryon Gros; brother, Camille Templet; sister Julette Templet; and grandson, Wayne Perez. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Herman Johnson A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Woodlawn Methodist Church in Napoleonville for Herman "Da Da" Johnson, 76, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died Jan. 18, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Madeline Johnson; and father of Renetta and Michael Johnson, Madelon Bridges, Ella Mae and Beverly Wiley, all of Napoleonville, Carolyn Johnson and Linda Brown, both of Thibodaux, and Lloyd Johnson of Las Vegas. He is also survived by 31 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Celestine and Manuel Johnson Sr.; daughter, Lynn Johnson; son Herman Johnson Jr.; brothers, Rev. Prosper, Manuel Jr. and Isiah Johnson; sisters; Stella Young, Celestine Washington and Ophelia Smith. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Na poleonville was in charge of arrangements. Robert Junior A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Robert "Sonny" Junior, 54, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:55 p.m. Jan. 17, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Morris Town Ben evolent Cemetery in Raceland. He was the husband of Verleen Short Junior of Gibson; father of Malcolm Junior of Fort Riley, Kan. and Ryan Junior of Soperton, Ga.; step-father of Greg and Craig Williams, both of Gibson; and brother of Josie Mitchell Charles of Raceland. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley Jr. and Dorothy Jennings; brother, Wesley Jennings III; and grandparents, Rev. Wesley Sr. and Mary Jennings, and Porter and Lucille Sly. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Rita Kramer A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Rita V. Kramer, 61, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 3:50 p.m. Jan. 21, 1999. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Joseph A. Kramer Sr.; daughter of Lucien Bruce; mother of Joseph A. Jr., Ricky L. and Richard A. Kramer and Susie K. Verdin; and sister of Claude A. and Anthony Bruce, and Frances Delaune and Josephine Collins. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Argentine Pitre Bruce; brother, Peter Bruce; and sister, Lorena Delaune. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Jerry Ledet Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Houma for Jerry P. Ledet Sr., 62, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, who died at 11:03 a.m. Jan. 21, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the Garden of Memories Cemetery. He was the husband of Patricia "Pat Eschette" Ledet; son of Annie B. Ledet; father of Jerry P. Jr. and Damon R. Ledet, Darlene L. Peveto, Patty L. Pitre and Paula L. Bergeron; and brother of Duval T. Ledet Jr., Beverly L. and Linda L. Boquet and Cecile Lebouef. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Duval Thomas Ledet; and grandson, Travis A. Peveto. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Rebecca Moore A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday at Emanuel Baptist Church in Donaldsonville for Rebecca "Ida Bell" Moore, 76, a native and resident of Belle Rose, who died Jan. 20, 1999. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home and 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the moth er of Rita Mae Nelson, Jean Davis, Susan Douglas, Lionel, Glenard and Bishop Chester Bell, and Johnnie and Otis Williams; sister of Freddie Bell Jr. of Napoleonville, Irving Sr. and Wilbert Bell, both of Belle Rose, Felton Bell of Kenner, Isaiah Bell Sr., Grace Baughn and Verley Mae Phillips, all of Donaldsonville, and Joyce Florence of New Orleans. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Freddie Sr. and Deola Wilson Bell; two children; two sisters; two brothers; and one great-granddaughter. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. January 25, 1999 Ethel Albert A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at First Presbyterian Church in Thibodaux for Ethel Marie Albert, 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8 a.m. Jan. 22, 1999. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of A. J., Daniel, Gerald and Lonnie Albert. She is also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adley Albert Sr.; parents, Leonce and Cecile "Traigle" Naquin; and brothers, Yves, Raoul, Harry and John Naquin. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. Whitney Curole Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church in Gheens for Whitney Paul Curole Sr., 78, a native of Mathews and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 10:55 a.m. Jan. 24, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Whitney Jr., Kerry, Anthony and Timothy Curole; brother of Eddie, Gilbert, Easton and Lawrence Touro, Theresa Schouest, Anna Lee Hotard and Doris Schaubhut. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and five step-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Adrellia Hotard Curole; parents, Andrew and Marie Guidry Curole; and brothers, Louis and Leslie Curole. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Riccardo Estevens A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Baton Rouge for Riccardo Robert "Rick" Estevens, 43, a native of Pensacola, Fla. and resident of Baton Rouge, who died Jan. 22, 1999. He was the husband of Deborah Berger Estevens of Baton Rouge; father of Leigh Hillary and Ryan William Estevens, both of Baton Rouge; and brother of W.P. Estevens Jr. of Baton Rouge and Keith Hamilton Estevens of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, W.P. and Josie Leftwich Estevens. He was the personnel director for the Louisiana Department of Education. He was active in the Baton Rouge Post Polio Support Group and served as president of the Baton Rouge Mayor-President's Commission on Disability Affairs. He was a parishioner at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church and a member of the Leftwich Historical Society of Virginia. He received his bachelor's degree from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux. Donations to St. Jude Childrens Hospital, P.O. Box 3704, Memphis, Tenn. or St. Vincent de Paul Council Office, 220 St. Vincent de Paul Place, Baton Rouge, 70809 are preferred. Marie Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue for Marie Eve Thibodaux Hebert, 86, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 9 p.m. Jan. 19, 1999. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Ernest P. Hebert Jr. and Mary Ann H. Grabert; and sister of Cecil J. Thibodaux, Dea T. Naquin and Genevieve T. Lenard. She is also survived by ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest P. Hebert Sr.; parents, Cecile Babin and Andrew Thibodaux; and brothers, Willie and Thalma Thibodeaux. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Kizzie Hughes A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church in Raceland for Kizzie O'Banion Hughes, 91, a native of Oakdale and resident of Lockport, who died at 5:50 a.m. Jan. 23, 1999. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Presbyterian Cemetery in Raceland. She was the mother of Alice Brun and Betty Wooten; and sister of John Banion. She is also survived by many grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emil Robert Hughes; parents, Mr. and Mrs. O'Banion; daughter, Linda Knobloch; brother, Jay O'Banion; and sisters, Elise O. Campbell, Stella O. Byrd and Lena O. Brabham. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Patricia Janise A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church in Houma for Patricia Ann Naquin Janise, 56, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, who died at 11:45 p.m. Jan. 23, 1999. Visitation will be 4 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She was the wife of Cecil Marks Janise of Houma; daughter of Viola Or doyne Naquin of Thibodaux; and sister of Kevin P. Naquin, Mrs. Russell (Judy) Oncale, Mrs. Charles (Charlene) Becnel and Ms. Claudie Naquin, all of Thibodaux, David J. Naquin and Mrs. Don (Linda) Patterson, both of Houma, and Mrs. Michael (Vickie) Verdin of Morgan City. She was preceded in death by her father, Louis Patrick Naquin; and daughter, Samantha Gwen Janise. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church and former parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. She was Queen Aphrodite V and a former employee of Terrebonne Ford and Cor Val. She was a sales executive for HTV. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Jennie Liner A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Jennie L. Liner, 48, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 3 a.m. Jan. 22, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. She was the daughter of Robert J. and Rita Liner and Doris Harrington; mother of Tranice "Missy" Liner; and sister of Christine C., Philip J., David W. and Jerome C. Liner. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Bobbie Lynn Liner. She was a retired employee of Chabert Medical Center. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Am y Rose A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Amy Rodrigue Rose, 82, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died Jan. 23, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the dear friend of Raoul "Pete" Pitre. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rodney Rose; parents, Albert and Louisiana Boudreaux Rodrigue; brothers, Ambrose, Levi and Ride Rodrigue; and sisters, Notelia Legendre, Amelia Prestenback and Edna Kramer. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Daniel Seely A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church in Houma for Daniel Bruce Seely, 39, a native of New Iberia and resident of Houma, who died at 10:20 a.m. Jan. 23, 1999. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He was the husband of Jill Juenke Seely; son of Sidney "Pete" and Dorothy Moon Seely; grandson of Laura Bourgeois Seely of New Iberia; father of Jacob Christopher and Benjamin Daniel Seely, both of Houma; and brother of Michael A. and Patrick J. Seely, both of Houma; Laura Seely Dugas of Prairieville and Susan Seely Faulk of New Iberia. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Benjami n and Frances Moon, and Sidney J. Seely Sr. He was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. He was a senior mechanical engineer for M. Rosenblatte and Son, Inc. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. Brianna Smith A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Brianna Nicole Smith, infant, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 8:29 a.m. Jan. 23, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery. She was the daughter of Emmeth and Zenia DeHart Smith; granddaughter of Irvin J. and Ruby Lovell DeHart, and Rita Billiot Smith; and sister of Emmeth "Ridge" Jr. and Bryian Smith. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Joseph Percy Smith Sr. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Heinke Trapp Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma for Heinke E. J. Trapp Sr., 70, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, who died Jan. 21, 1999. Burial was at St. Francis de Sales No. 2. He was the husband of Audrey Healy Trapp; father of Heinke Trapp Jr. and Mrs. Robert (Mary) Picou, both of Houma, and Mrs. Richard (Julie) Wright of Baton Rouge; and brother of Donald S. Trapp of Gret na. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Heinke S. and Sidonia L. Trapp. He was a World War II veteran. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 1905 in Gretna, Automobile Dealers Association, Louisiana Automobil Dealers Association, Louisiana Dealers Association, Board of Directors of Louisiana Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Louisiana Automobile Dealers Insurance Trust and National Automobile Dealers Association. He was president of Trapp Chevrolet. Donations to St. Louis Infant Care in care of Sister Rosario. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. Donald Verret A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Donald James Verret, 44, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Mathews, who died at 12:35 p.m. Jan. 22, 1999. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. He was the husband of Ramona Lecompte Verret; and step-father of Tanya Lecompte. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Thesa Samanie Verret. He served in the Army and was a member of the sons of the American Legion. He was an employee of Express Taxi of Houma. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Joseph Vito Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin for Joseph W. Vito Sr., 64, a native of Montegut and resident of Dulac, who died at 6:10 p.m. Jan. 21, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the hall. Burial will be at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He was the husband of Theresa Brunet Vito; father of Joseph Jr., Anna and Leona Vito; step-father of Rose Vito, Barbara Ledet and Toaza Parfait; and brother of Reynold, Larry, Harold, Johnny and Anthony Vito, Cecile Ledet and Helen Benoit. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Leona Ledet Vito; brother, Jerry Vito, sisters, Lorraine Authement and Dorthy Vito; and grandsons, Blake and Mike Vito. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. January 26, 1999 Adam Cheramie A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Adam J. Cheramie, 78, a native of Larose and resident of Galliano who died at 3 p.m. Jan. 25, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at the church. Interment will be in the Cheramie cemetery in Galliano. He was the father of Larry, Glenn and Cindy Cheramie, Karen Plaisance and Eurelda Burkett; brother of Lucille Pitre and Lorena St. Pierre. He is al so survived by 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Eymard Cheramie; parents, George and Margaret Vegas Cheramie. He was also preceded in death by a grandchild, Scott Plaisance. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Marie Knight A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland for Marie Adams Knight, 83, a native and resident of Mathews, who died at 4:45 a.m. Jan. 26, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She was the wife of Wilson "Junior" Knight; mother of Guy, Leroy and Ralph Knight; and sister of Clement and Etienne Adams and Rosalie A. St. Pierre. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elias and Claudia Pierce Adams; brother, Clayborne Adams; and sisters, Aline A. and Viola A. Adams and Alexina A. Hebert. She was a member of the Ladies Auxillary. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Logan Simon A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Benedict The Moor Catholic Cemetery in Bert randville for Logan Sedae Simon, infan t, who died Jan. 23, 1999. She was the daughter of Alfreda Simon and Sterling Williams; granddaughter of Alfred and Lucy Simon, and Etta Williams; and sister of Sterling Williams III. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. January 27, 1999 Gerald Bourgeois A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Gerald B. Bourgeois, 45, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Jan. 25, 1999. Visitation will be 5 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 Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Kulliki Laprik Bourgeois; son of Ann Rhodes Bourgeois; father of Miranda B. Lirette, Valerie, Suzanne and Shannon Bourgeois; step- father of Indrek and Sven-Siitan and Siim Bourgeois; brother of Kenneth Bourgeois and Mrs. Ray (Sandra) Adams; and step-brother of Margie B. Guerra. He is also survived by one grandchild and one step-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Blais Bourgeois. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Patricia Daigle A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. John the Baptist Cat holic Church in Brusly for Patricia Musso Daigle, 62, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Port Allen, who died at 5 p.m. Jan. 25, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Wilbert Funeral Home in Port Allen. Burial will be at Brusly Mausoleum. She was the wife of Larry T. Daigle of Port Allen; mother of Larry T. Daigle and Lori D. Richardson, both of Port Allen; and sister of Charles J. Musso of Houma. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlos and Nancy Torr Musso; and step-father, Adam J. Vicknair. She was a retired teacher and Instructional Coordinator with the West Baton Rouge Parish School Board. Wilbert Funeral Home of Port Allen is in charge of arrangements. George Jackson Jr. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church in Houma for George W. Jackson Jr., 69, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 11:30 p.m. Jan. 22, 1999. Visitation will be 3 to 4 p.m. today at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home. A dismissal service will be held at 11a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be at St. Luke Cemetery in Waterproof. He was the husband of Shirley S. Jackson of Chauvin; father of George W. Jackson III of Houma and Mrs. E. Gerald (Janice ) Gauche; and brother of Lionel H. Jackson and Willie Mae Arcenaux, both of Houma. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Jackson Sr. and Lillie Aitkens Jackson. He was a member of Beautiful Zion Baptist Church. He served in the Army and was a retired bus driver. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Patricia Levron A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Thursday at Lamana Panno Fallo in Metarie for Patricia Levron, 41, a native and resident of New Orleans, who died at 8:15 a.m. Jan. 26, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. John Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the daughter of Agnes Roger Levron; and sister of David, Arnold, Ernest Jr. and Ronald Levron, and Denise Woods. She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Levron; brother, Bruce Levron and sister, Cheryl Moreno. Lamana Panno Fallo Funeral Home of Metarie is in charge of arrangements. Irene Marks A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Francis Regis Catholic Church in Arnaudville for Irene Savoie Marks, 70, a native of Arnaudville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:07 p.m. Jan. 24, 1999. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Terry, Caroll, Dale and Nolan Savoie, Cheryl Babin and Tammy Duplantis; and sister of Rickey Savoie, Jacklyn Delaughter, Merlice Baumboree, Nora Fredrick, Keda Quidedeaux and Rose Stelly. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dolphe Marks; parents, Morice and Pascollie Lormand Savoie; and brothers, Francis and Leeroy Savoie. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. January 28, 1999 Eunice Daigle A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co- cathedral in Thibodaux for Eunice Boudreaux Daigle, 90, a resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 20, 1999. Burial was at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was "Mama Eunice" to Sandra, Lowell, David, Erin and Erica Bacas, all of LaPlace and Jennie Theresa Alexandry of Thibodaux; aunt of Gladys Bordis Crowley of San Antonio; great aunt of Chuck Bordis and Chip Crowley, Tina Howel, Timmy Ordoyne, Mel Talbot, Tisha, Linda and Donah Crowley; and godmother of Cindy Eastman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis "Honey" Daigle; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dorvillion Boudreaux; brothers, Anatole, Hector and Claude Boudreaux; sisters, Sidonia Boudreaux Bordis and Lorencia "Noon" Boudreaux; nephew Gaston Charles Bordis Jr.; and niece, Dolores Bordis. Evelyn Foret A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Evelyn Foret, 55, a resident of Labadieville, who died at 8:43 p.m. on Jan. 27, 1999. Funeral times are pending. Visitation will be at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville Thursday. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Dwight Foret, daughter of Robert Achee; mother of Shelli Arabie; and stepmother of Kimberly and Aaron Foret. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn Hebert Achee; and her first husband, Percy Hue. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. Jordan Foret A funeral service will be held Friday in Florida for Jordan Paul Foret, 38, a resident of Boca Raton, Fla., who died Jan. 25, 1999. He was the husband of Kristin Foret; son of Wilson Foret; and brother of Craig Foret. Donations to St. Gregory's Building Fund, 245 E. Boca Raton Road, Boca Raton, Fl, 33432, are preferred. Robert J. Babione Funeral Home of Boca Raton, Fla. is in charge of arrangements. Elvina Lee 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 Elvina M. Lee, 70, a native and res ident of Golden Meadow, who died at 6:30 a.m. Jan. 27, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until midnight today and 7 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery. She was the mother of Steve Lee Sr. and Grace L. Ordoyne; and sister of Bridget Holcomb, Marie Mobley, Juline and Esperance Serigny, Josephine, Harris Sr., Anderson and Patterson Lee. She is also survived by five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon Lucien Lee; parents, Joseph and Theresa Dantin Lee; brother, Joseph Lee Jr.; and grandson, Steve Lee Jr. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Alvin Mollere Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Alvin Joseph Mollere Sr., 76, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 1:15 a.m. Jan. 27, 1999. Visitation will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10:15 a.m. Friday at Landry's Funeral Home. Burial will be at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville. He was the companion of Gertrude Buquet; father of Sidney John Mollere and Yvonne M. Brown; brother of Elma Cavalier, Sis Gautreaux and Mae Folse; and step-brother of Ernest Jr. and Morris Fernandez. He is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elodie Rodriquez Mollere; son, Alvin J. Mollere Jr.; and sister, Louise Pruitt. He was a member of American L egion Post 0328. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. January 29, 1999 Levi Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Levi Augustine Boudreaux, 61, a native and resident of Choctaw, who died at 11 a.m. Jan. 28, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Anna Hebert Boudreaux; father of Kelly "Belly" and Donald Boudreaux; and brother of Angilina B. Delatte, and Charles and Nolan Boudreaux. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dolien and Marie Lirette Boudreaux; brothers, George, Ernest, Raymond and Russell Boudreaux; and sister, Rose Mary Delatte. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Olivia Davis A religious service will be held at noon Saturday at Cannon Baptist Church in Plattenville for Olivia S. Davis, 90, a native of Houma and resident of Dorseyv ille, who died at 8:15 p.m. Jan. 26, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Charles Davis of Dorseyville; and sister of Thomas Sneeze of Houma. She is also survived by five grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Davis; parents, Henry and Easter Sneeze; sons, Earlis and Emanuel Davis; four sisters; and four brothers. She was a homemaker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Henry Dunbar A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Community Funeral Home in Houma for Henry Dunbar, 46, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7 p.m. Jan. 26, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Allen Chapel Cemetery. He was the father of Lolisha Dunbar; and brother of Theresa Dunbar, and Gaynell D. and Linda D. Jackson, all of Schriever, Sheila, Lloyd and Lionel Dunbar, all of Thibodaux, Joseph Dunbar of Houma, and Kathy P. Johnson of Tacoma, Wash. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Maria Vincent Dunbar; grandparents, James and Bertha Vincent; and sister, Myra D. Smith. Community Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Evelyn Foret A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Evelyn A. Foret, 55, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 8:43 p.m. Jan. 27, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Dwight Foret; daughter of Robert Achee; mother of Shelli Arabie; and step-mother of Aaron and Kimberly Foret. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn Hebert Achee. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. Edna Miller A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville for Edna Mae "Lil Ma" Miller, 81, a native of Ethel and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 4:20 a.m. Jan. 23, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Clarence Miller Jr. and Daisy Cox of Napoleonville, Edna M. Jones, Gertrude M. and Sara M. Williams, all of Labadieville, Louise M. Johnson and Genevieve M. Slack, both of Thibodaux, Elnora M. and Ethyl M. Harris, both of Baton Rouge, and Eula Mae Paul of Gulfport, Miss.; and sister of Dorothy Richardson of Thibodaux. She is also surviv ed by 70 grandchildren, 157 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Miller Sr.; parents, Anthony "Tony" and Daisy Myles; sons, Lawrence and Lory Miller; daughters, Mary Miller and Grace M. Williams; brothers, Henry, Woodrow, David , Wilbert, John and Joseph Myles; sisters, Emma and Ethyl Myles and Agnes M. Frazier; one step-sister; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Dory Philip A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in South Vacherie for Dory R. Philip, 69, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 4:40 a.m. Jan. 27, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Joseph E. Philip; and mother of Phyllis Clay and Marie Gtowe, both of Dallas; Hazel Scott, Veronica Zenon and Ella Philip, all of LaPlace; Lana Philip, Sidell and Lawrence Armant, all of Vacherie. She is also survived by a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Eddie J. Armant; and brother, Hansel Roussell. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Vacherie is in charge of arrangements.