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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. Monday - February 1, 1999 Juliette Frederick A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday (time pending) at St. Bridget Cathol ic Church in Schriever for Juliette Jacob Frederick, 90, a native of Union and resident of Schriever, who died at 8:45 p.m. Jan. 31, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Eddie Jr., Johnny , Glen, Allen "Cou" and Emile "Bay" Frederick and Rita Frederick Boudreaux; and sister of Stella Chauvin. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and five great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Frederick Sr.; parents, Ferdinand and Celeste Landry Jacob; brothers, Malus, Earl and Miller Jacob; sister, Eaulie Alexis; and grandson, Mike Frederick. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Charley Garnett Sr. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Greater Israel Baptist Church in Belle Alliance for Charley Garnett Sr., 72, a native and resident of Belle Alliance, who died Jan. 27, 1999. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 5 p.m. to 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 husband of Leona Williams Garnett; father of Charley Jr., Wayne, Do nna Marie and Patrick Garnett, Zeldia Johnson, Catherine Thompson and Roxie Ann McGalliard, all of Donaldsonville, and Dorothy Lee Robinson and Norvin Garnett Sr., both of Belle Rose; and brother of Estella Lawrence and Victoria Ray, both of Belle Rose. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Neomi Garnett; brothers Frank and George Garnett; sister, Essie Garnett Mitchell; and grandson, Leroy Robinson. He was a retired employee of McDermott Fabricators in Morgan City, with 35 years of service. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Edna Seaman A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. today at Memory Lawn Cemetery in Natchitoches for Edna B. Seaman, 86, a native of Larose and resident of Natchitoches, who died Jan. 29, 1999. She was the wife of George B. Seaman of Natchitoches; and mother of Charles W. Seaman of Natchitoches. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was a member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception; Catholic Daughters of America's Court Regina Pacis No. 1372. She taught at Cloutierville High School, NSU Middle Lab and Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, where she retired in 1976. Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home of Natchitoches was in charge of arrangem ents. Roy Zeringue A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Roy Joseph Zeringue, 85, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 10:39 a.m. Jan. 30, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the special friend of Hazel Babin; father of Rayford, Paul Lynn and Joyce Zeringue; and brother of Milton Zeringue, Gussie Guidry and Bessie Mae Melius. He is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eppie Bergeron Zeringue; parents, Octave and Annie Bourgeois Zeringue; brothers, Guy, O.C. and Verde Zeringue; and sister, Anna Lee Zeringue Morvant. He was a member of the Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, Police Jury, Dularge Hunting Club and Council on Aging. He was the past senior citizen King of Carnival. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Tuesday -- February 2, 1999 Aaron Dosser A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Aaron "Dee" Dosser, 70, a native of Malakoff, Texas, and resident of Chackbay, who died at noon Jan. 31, 1999. Visitation will be 6:30 to 9 p.m. today and noon until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay. He was the husb and of Pauline "Bubba" Dosser; father of Bobby and Ann Dosser and Linda D. Clark; and brother of W.J., Troylee and Jimmy Dosser, and Lorene Starks and Quinta Riddlespurger. He is also survived by six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Clara Hinton Dosser. He was a member of the national guard and a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He was also a member of the American Legion Post No. 0401. He was an avid fisherman. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Dominic Lamartina A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Dominic "D.D." Lamartina, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Feb. 1, 1999. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the father of Angelo "A.J." Lamartina and Mary Catherine "Mamie" Ledet and brother of Joseph and Vincent Lamartina. He is also survived by five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Maggio Lamartina; parents, Angelo and Mary Catherine Papa Lamartina; brother, Angelo "Rat" Lamartina; sister, Frances Lamartina and Frances Prestridge; gra ndchild, Desire Lamartina; and great-grandchild Alma Lajaunie. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a retired employee of Nicholls State University, a member of the Usher Society of St. Joseph and a honorary member of the V.C.H. Fire Department. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. William McMenemon A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma for William Francis "Mac" McMenemon, 77, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and resident of Houma, who died at 11:35 a.m. Feb. 1, 1999. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Lakelawn Park Mausoleum in New Orleans. He was the husband of Genevieve Olivier; and father of Michael Francis McMenemon of Prairieville and Phyllis Margaret Copeland of Metairie. He is also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Margaret Higgins McMenemon; brothers, Thomas, James and John McMenemon; and sister, Rita McDonald. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion Post 31 in Houma, YMCA, Mended Hearts Inc. and the American Legion Post of Thibodaux. Donations to Alzheimers' research, 15825 S hady Grove Road, Suite 140, Rockville, MD 20850, are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Joshua Poiencot A Mass of Christian burial will be celeb rated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Joshua M. Poiencot, 22, a native of Houma and resident of Magnolia, Ark., who died at 11:24 a.m. Jan. 31, 1999. Visitation will be 2 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the fiance of Stephanie Brown; son of Michael Poiencot of Houma and Susan Armand Gregory of Mount Juliet, Tenn., stepson of Paula Poiencot and William Gregory; grandson of Edward Sr. and Marie Boudoin Poiencot and Houston and Shirley LeBouef Armond; brother of Miki Skinner; and half-brother of Stephanie and Billy Gregory. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Wednesday - February 3, 1999 Aaron Dosser A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Calvary Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Aaron "Dee" Dosser, 79, a native of Malakoff, Texas, and resident of Chackbay, who died at noon Jan. 31, 1999. Visitation will be noon until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay. He was the husband of Pauline "Bubba" Dosser ; father of Bobby Dosser, Ann D. Durocher and Linda D. Clark; father-in-law of Wayne Clark and Gail Dosser; and brother of W.J., Troylee and Jimmy Dosser and Lorene Starks and Juanita Riddlespurger. He is also survived by six grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Clara Hinton Dosser; and son-in-law, Clarence Durocher Jr. He was a member of the national guard and a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He was also a member of the American Legion Post No. 0401. He was an avid fisherman. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Joseph Lirette A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Joseph Camille Lirette, 52, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:42 p.m. Jan. 26, 1999. He was the brother of Rose Billiot, Shirley Peltier, Delta Adams, Rita Clifton, and Lawrence J., Jerry P., Michael J. and Eulis J. Lirette. He was preceded in death by his companion, Gerald Wagner; parents, Wilson and Inez Blanchard Lirette; and sister, Bernice Lirette Burnham. Loretta Tucker A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Loretta Pellegrin Tucker, 59, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin , who died at 8 a.m. Feb. 2, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Ramon Tucker; mother of Chris Tucker and Sharon T. Thomassie; and sister of Mark Pellegrin, Betty Barrios and Gail Grissom. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Lela Authement Pellegrin; sons, Ramon Jr. and Michael Tucker; and daughter, Mary Tucker. She was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Thursday -- February 4, 1999 Ernest Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis for Ernest "Limbo" Joseph Boudreaux, 71, a native and resident of Paradis, who died at 6:15 p.m. Feb. 2, 1999. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. He was the husband of Doris Penney Boudreaux; father of Myrna Rome and Marcia Kreamer; and brother of Forrest Boudreaux, Enzie Posecai and Alvina Toups. He is also survived by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest and Eva Ponville Boudreaux. Falgout Funeral Home of Racelan d is in charge of arrangements. Owen Candies Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Owen "Mike" Michael Candies Sr., 56, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:05 a.m. Feb. 3, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Regin Verdin Candies; son of Bessie D. Candies; and father of Shane, Owens Jr. and Tanya Candies. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Nick Candies. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Nelson Cheramie Jr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Nelson Gary Cheramie Jr., 60, a native of Houma and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 5:50 a.m. Feb. 3, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the son of Nelson Gary Cheramie Sr.; father of Nelson G. III and Kevin Cheramie, and Mary Beth Hebert and Frazia Terrebonne; and brother of Keeland Cheramie and Frazia Schexnaydre. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Solar Cheramie. He was a retired psychothe rapist. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. Nicholas Costanza A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Nicholas Dominic Costanza, 86, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 3:20 p.m. Feb. 3, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Alma Delaune Costanza; father of John J. and Thomas M. Costanza, Brenda Collins, Patricia C. Sotile and Mary Agnes O. Wood; and brother of Mary Ann Blakeman and Amelia C. Guillot. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Maria Vitale Costanza; son, Albert N. Costanza; brothers, Albert J. Jr. and Michael A. Costanza; and sisters, Antoinette C. Landry and Rosa C. Randazzo. He attended Napoleonville Elementary School, St. Joseph Commercial Institute in Donaldsonville and Loyola University in New Orleans. He served as Assumption Parish Assessor from 1954 to 1980 and was a third degree honorary life member of the Assumption Council 1099 of the Knights of Columbus. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Joyce Deerey A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Joyce Oncale Breaux Deerey, 71, a native of Napoleonville and resident of New Orleans, who died at 9 p.m. Feb. 2, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Juanita Breaux; and sister of George Oncale Sr., Lollie Vice, Edna Campo and Bobbie Jane Bergeron She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hillary Breaux; parents, Elmore and Lelia Adolph Oncale; and brother, Eugene Oncale Sr. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. Patricia Robichaux A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Harvest Full Gospel Church in Chauvin for Patricia White Robichaux, 42, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 3, 1999. Visitation will be 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at the church. She was the special friend of Roger Havis; former wife of Rickie Robichaux Sr.; daughter of Velma White; mother of Rickie, Jr. and Katrina Robichaux; brother of Jackson, Chester and Charles White, Vera White Landry, Debra White Duval, Angelina White Smith and Veronica White Dardar; and half-sister of Betty Scott Gautreaux. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Howard White Sr.; stepfather, Albert N. Scott Jr.; and b rothers, Howard Jr. and Timothy White. She was a homemaker. Donations to the family are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Anton Wald Sr. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Jefferson Chapel of Tharp Sontheimer Tharp Funeral Home in Metairie for Anton Louis Wald Sr., 85, a resident of Kenner, who died at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 2, 1999. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Carrollton Cemetery. He was the father of Anton L. Jr. and John B. Wald. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Savona Wald; parents, John and Eva Heim Wald; brother, Elvin Wald; sisters, Lucille Wald, Mildred W. Modica, Lillian W. Lagraize and Clementine W. Daix. Tharp Sontheimer Tharp Funeral Home of Metairie is in charge of arrangements. Friday -- February 5, 1999 Jessie Anderson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Jessie Mae Anderson, 86, a native of Thibodaux and resident of San Francisco, who died Jan. 31, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Lucille A. Robinson of San Francisco; and sister of Camille Brooks of Thibodaux and Henry James of Compton, Calif. She is also survived by one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reginald Anderson; parents, Henry and Ella James; and sisters, Ella Mae Morgan and Bernice Jackson. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. George Clement A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for George Wilbert Clement, 67, a native and resident of Chackbay who died Feb. 4, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Elie Cemetery. He was the husband of Betty Jane Naquin Clement; father of George W. Jr. and Craig P. Clement, both of Houma and Brian A. Clement of Chauvin; brother of Frank Clement of Kraemer, Joyce Robinson, Richard, Hubert, Mercy, Ben, Steve and Huey Clement, all of Chackbay, Jeanette Brunet of Houma and Nell Lefont of Westwego.. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Marie Clement. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He served as a U.S.M.C. in Vietnam and worked as a Meterman at Texaco. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Othel Lovell Jr. A religious servi ce will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Episcopal Church in Thibodaux for Othel Eugene Lovell Jr., 70, a native of Homer and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:30 a.m. Feb. 4, 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 Rosemary Fleming Lovell; and father of Bruce Hayne LaCombe and Alicia Lovell Moore. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was a retired vice president of academic affairs at Nicholls State Univeristy and a graduate of Northwestern State University and Louisiana State University. He was a member of the National Organization on Legal Problems in Education, Phi Delta Kappa, Phi Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta Pi and Kappa Phi Kappa. He served as Captain in the Army Reserves, and was past president of the Thibodaux Rotary Club and past district chairman of the Boy Scouts of America. He also served as Commissioner of the Lafourche Parish Fire Protection District No. 4. He was a vestry member and Senior Warden of St. John's Episcopal Church. Donations to St. John Episcopal Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 751, Thibodaux, 70302, are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Thiboduax is in charge of arrangements. Wayne Stanley A religious service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibo daux for Wayne M. Stanley, 88, a native of Denver and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:45 a.m. Feb. 4, 1999. Visitation will be 2 p.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. His remains will be cremated. He was the father of Patricia Risch; and step-father of Robert and Paul Moran. He is also survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wives, Loretta Stanley and Mae Moran Stanley; and grandson, James R. Risch. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Captain. He worked over 30 years with the Bureau of Reclamation. He was a resident of St. Joseph Manor. Landry's Funeral Home of Thiboduax is in charge of arrangements. Monday -- February 8, 1999 Sybil Beaver A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Sybil Vicknair Beaver, 79, a native of Reserve and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:30 a.m. Feb. 7, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Marvin A. Beaver; mother of Linda B. Guillot; and sister of Hilda Peranio. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willis and Lutha Berthelot Vicknair; and brother, Percy E. Vicknair. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Cynthia Bilicko A funeral service was held at 12:15 p.m. today at Howard Avenue Chapel in Biloxi, Miss. for Cynthia Parker Bilicko, 50, a native of Biloxi and resident of Dallas, Ga., who died Feb. 4, 1999. Burial will be at Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi. She was the wife of Michael J. Bilicko of Dallas, Ga.; daughter of H.B. and Bertha Parker Sr. of Biloxi; mother of Wendy Sellers of Acworth, Ga., Brandy Bilicko Perera of Dallas, Ga. and Cory Bilicko of Long Beach, Calif.; sister of H.B. Parker Jr. of Houston and William L. Parker of Ocean Springs, Miss.; and grandmother of Ciara Perera of Dallas, Ga. and Caleb Sellers of Acworth. She was a native and resident of Biloxi for 32 years. She lived in Dallas, Ga. for the past five years. She was a 1966 graduate of Biloxi High School. Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home of Biloxi was in charge of arrangements. Lucille Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Lucille T. Boudreaux, 89, a native of Raceland and resident of Larose, who died at 6:05 p.m. Feb. 6, 1999. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Boudreaux; parents, Peter and Sylvina Galliano Templet; brother, Irvin Templet; and sister, Enolia T. Ordoyne. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Audrey Burds A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in New Orleans for Audrey Mae Burds, 73, a native of Klotzville and resident of New Orleans, who died at 3:25 a.m. Feb. 4, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Benedict the Moor Cemetery in Bertrandville. She was the wife of Phillip Burds; mother of Sandra, Henrietta, Stanley, Robert and Johnson; and sister of Alvin Herbert and Ethel L. Williams, both of New Orleans, Inez Bougere of Bertrandville, Rosalie McGalliard of Donaldsonville and Martin Herbert of Denver. She is also survived many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Sr. and Norelie Herbert; infant daughter, Diane Burds; and brothers, Willie Jr., Royal, Gilbert, Albert, Clifton, Peter, Henry and Alton Herbert. She was a homemaker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Charlene Bussie A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Raceland for Charlene Rogers Bussie, 41, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 5 a.m. Feb. 7, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Terry Bussie; daughter of Charles Sr. and Ella Mae Bourgeois Cunningham; mother of Mamie M. Milstead and Jamie Lynn Rogers; and sister of James Cunningham, Keith Bourgeois, Nanette Hunter, Becky Harris, Tammy Boudreaux, Ann Cantwell and Susie Denman. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Irvin Joseph Rogers; son, Steven Michael Rogers; brother, Sony "Foxx" Cunningham; and grandparents, Gillis and Flavia Cunningham and Henry and Stella Bourgeois. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Camelia Lefort A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Camelia Marie Cheramie Lefort, 79, a resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 5, 1999. Visitation will be 1 to 11 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Mildred Lefort Griffin and Betty Lefort Melancon; and sister of Leroy, Amelia and C laudia Cheramie. She is also survived by six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Davidson Lefort; parents, Daze and Dedia Lydia Callais Cheramie; brother, Andrew Cheramie; and grandson, Glenn Melancon. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Wilhelmina Peterson A religious service was held at 8 p.m. Friday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Alliance for Wilhelmina Knockum Peterson, 63, a native and resident of Belle Alliance, who died Jan. 30, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Royal Peterson Sr.; and mother of Vanessa J., Kevin Wayne Sr. and Linda Fae Peterson, all of Belle Rose, Janice P. Johnson of Donaldsonville and Royal Peterson Jr. of Thibodaux. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman Sr. and Aledia Knockum; brother Herman Knockum Jr.; and sister, Shirley K. Banks. She was a homemaker and a former teacher at W.H. Reed Day Care Center. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. Clarence Savoie A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Gertrude Cat holic Church in Des Allemands for Clarence "Su Su/Snowball" Joseph Savoie, 79, a native and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7, 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 C.H. "Sonny", Curtis, Wilfred, Dennis, Alberta and Mark Savoie and Geraldine Hervieu; and brother of Ralph and Warren Savoie, Loretta Vial and Genevia Rogers. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda LeBlanc Savoie; parents, Corbett and Sidonia Dufrene Savoie; and son, Dwight Steve Savoie. He was a World War II Army Veteran and a member of the American Legion Post 316. Donations to the American Heart Association or Masses are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. The Daily Comet now offers additional information to be Tuesday -- February 9, 1999 Penny Cook A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City for Penny Marie Boudreaux Cook, 35, a native of Morgan City and resident of Patterson, who died at 6:45 p.m. Feb. 5, 1999. Burial was at Morgan City Mausoleum in Morgan City. She was the daughter of Floyd C. Sr. and Myrtle Guillory Boudreaux of Bayou L'Ourse; mother of Terry "T.J." Sanchez of Patterson; step-mother of Thomas "Ray" Cook of Patterson and Candice Cook of Scott; and sister of Floyd C. Boudreaux Jr., Vickie Pennison and Sandra Molaison, all of Labadieville. She was preceded in death by her husband, daughter and grandparents. Hargrave Funeral Home of Morgan City was in charge of arrangements. Ada Falls A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Gray for Ada Robertson Falls, 49, a native of Gray and resident of Schriever, who died Feb. 6, 1999. A wake will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Visitation will be 4 p.m. until wake at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Willie Falls of Schriever; daughter of Ada Robertson of Thibodaux; mother of Wendell Cole and Tanya Goff; guardian of Tory Morgan; and sister of Earl Robertson and Brenda Frye, both of Houma, Tom Robertson Jr. and Bessie Evans, both of Gray, and Ella Townsend, Geraldine Douglas and Charlotte McGumg, all of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her father, Tom Robertson; brother, Joe Robertson; and sister, Carol Morgan. Community Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Marie Lafont A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Mead ow for Marie Hebert Lafont, 94, a native of Houma and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 12:30 a.m. Feb. 9, 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 Duffy, Hubert Jr. and Ines Lafont, Isabella Lafont Vizier, Ruby Mae Lafont LeBlanc and Gloria Lafont Eymard; and sister of Elie Hebert. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Lafont Sr.; parents, James and Isabella Ledet Hebert; brothers, Albert, Lawrence, Roosevelt and James Hebert; sisters, Annie Crochet, Lovina Kramer, Maggie LeBouef; and two grandchildren, one great-grandchild and one great-great-grandchild. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Ladies Altar Society. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Arthur Matherne Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Arthur L. Matherne Sr., 84, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, who died Feb. 8, 1999. Visitation will be 6 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 father of Freddie, Henrietta, Arthur Jr . and Louis Matherne, Lula Mae Riviere, Juanita Galloway and Tillie Clark; and brother of Sidney, Victor and Hector Matherne. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elnora M. Matherne; parents, Jacque and Henrietta S. Matherne; and brothers, Samson, Felix and Anthony Matherne. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Wednesday -- February 10, 1999 Jervis Autin 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 Jervis B. Autin, 68, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 2:10 p.m. Feb. 9, 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 Scott, John, James and Jackie Autin and Harriet Sigrist and Mary Brunet; and brother of Alcide Jr., Garrison Sr. and Woodrow "Woody" Autin. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Plaisance Autin; parents, Alcide Sr. and Vivian Galliano Autin; and daughters, Allis Martin and Maria Autin. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He was a member and past president of the Golden Meadow Rotary Club, the past master of th e Knights of Columbus in Cut Off and a fourth degree knight. He was the mayor of the town of Golden Meadow from 1980 to 1999. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Anthony Cadiere A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Louis Catholic Church in Houma for Anthony "Mug" Cadiere, 59, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 12:45 a.m. Feb. 8, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Beverly Porche Cadiere; son of Verna LeBouef Trahan; step-son of Henry Trahan; father of Tonia Bergeron and Jenita Mai, both of Bayou Blue; brother of Ronald and Tiford Trahan and Verla Sonier, all of Bayou Blue; half-brother of Richard, Jerry, Godfrey Jr., Barry, Shirley and B renda Cadiere and Yvonne Rodrigue; and step-brother of Joe Turner. He is also survived by two grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and one step-great- great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Godfrey Cadiere Sr.; and brother, Tony Cadiere. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church in Houma. He was a past Fair Chairman of St. Louis for approximately nine years and was a member of the Bayou Blue Buck Club. His hobbies included hunting and fishing. He was the president and owner of Cadiere Construction Inc. and vice president of L&C Ente rprises. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. Charleston Harris A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Charleston Harris, 73, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:02 a.m. Feb. 7, 1999. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be at the Blue Lily Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the brother of Ritney B. and Clarence Harris, both of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Gladys Wilson Harris; brothers, James, Joseph, Archie, Ellis Sr., Richard and Albert Harris; and sister, Ernestine Harris. He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Harold Melancon A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Harold "Moon" Melancon, 47, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:50 a.m. Feb. 9, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Kathleen "Kathi" Himel Melancon; son of Zenon "Moon" M elancon; father of Brent J. and Jennifer Melancon; and brother of Thomas B. and J. Pat Melancon. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie "Myra" Webre Melancon. He was employed by Duke Energy. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Myrtle Orgeron A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Myrtle Charpentier Orgeron, 64, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 8:45 a.m. Feb. 9, 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 M. Bobby Orgeron; daughter of Lorena Gisclair Charpentier; mother of Lee and Joseph Orgeron and Ann Fremin; and sister of Ethel Ann Caillouet, Ruby Danos, Margie Davenport and Jerrie Tyler. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father Elo J. Charpentier. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Donations to Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Jackin Pitre Jr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Golden Meadow United Methodist Church in Golden Meadow for Jackin E. Pitre Jr., 83, a native an d resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 8:40 a.m. Feb. 9, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10:30 a.m. at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Mercedes Rousse Pitre; father of Neal Pitre; and brother of Velma Broussard. He is also survived by five grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jackin Sr. and Henrietta Esponge Pitre; and brothers, Andrew, Walter and Percy Pitre. He was a master mason and member of Etoile Polaire No. 1 F. ampersand and a member of Lafourche Lodge No. 427. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Harvey Sanchez A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Harvey Joseph Sanchez, 65, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 8 p.m. Feb. 8, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Judith Ann Sanchez; son of Maude Acosta Sanchez; father of Melissa Sanchez; and brother of Jerry and James Sanchez, Lois and Dorothy Naquin, Patsy Wright and Barbara Brownell. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Hendersey Sanchez. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Check the first one: Mistake - February 12, 1999 February 11, 1999 Eugene Allemand A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Eugene Joseph Allemand, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, who died at 9 a.m. Feb. 12, 1999. (Should be: Feb. 11, 1999) Visitation will be 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Mary Ann LeBlanc Allemand; and father of Jerry Allemand and Karen Lafont. He is also survived by four grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Celeste Cheramie Allemand; sister, Mary Jean Lafont; and grandson, Jeremy Huntley. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Lillian Ockmond A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Lillian "Lilly" Luquette Ockmond, 87, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 12:01 a.m. Feb. 11, 1999. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Buri al will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Robert Jr. and Russell Ockmond, Gloria Stien, Barbara Becnel, Betty Marse, Dianna Brown and Lillian Granier; and sister of Albert Luquette and Florence Gravois. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Ockmond Sr.; parents, Numa and Corrine Oubre Luquette; son, Lawrence Ockmond; three brothers and two sisters. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. George Raymond Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for George L. Raymond Jr., 74, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 6:25 a.m. Feb. 10, 1999. Burial will be at Our Lady of the Rosary in Larose. He was the husband of Juanita Guidry Raymond; and father of Glynn G. Raymond of Albuquerque, N.M. He was preceded in death by his father, George Raymond Sr. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Guy Zeringue Sr. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church for Guy Paul Zeringue Sr., 83, a native of St. Charles and resident of Houma who died at 11 p.m. Wedn esday, Feb. 10, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales #2 Cemetery. He was the father of the Rev. Guy Zeringue of Bourg, Kevin Zeringue of Thibodaux and Carleen Zeringue Groves of Houma; brother of Norman and David Zeringue of Houma, Leonise Waguespack of Schriever, Agnes Barrilleaux of Marrero and Lillie Ordoyne of Thibodaux. He is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Irma Samanie Zeringue; parents Ferducie Zeringue Sr. and Henrietta Dautin Zeringue; a son Ronald Zeringue; a grandchild, Robert Zeringue; brothers Ferducie Zeringue Jr. and O'Neil and Freddie Zeringue. He was a parishioner of Maria Immacolate Catholic Church and a retired carpenter of Louisiana Land Exploration. Friday -- February 12, 1999 Elda Bourg A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Elda P. "Miss Cowboy" Bourg, 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 8:40 a.m. Feb. 11, 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 Rogers Cemetery. She was the mother of Easton and Eldon Bourg and Br unella Freeman, all of Houma, Randolph Bourg of Bayou Blue, Leroy Bourg of Gray and Vanolia Dumond of Denham Springs; and sister of Gladys Callahan of Houma. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace J. Bourg; parents, William and Theolin Pelligrin; sons, Edgar and Magnus Bourg; brothers, Edgar, Charlie, Dennis and Justin Pellegrin; and sisters, Lucy P. Brunet and Josephine P. Voisin. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Preston Collins A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Preston Juan Collins, 54, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 8:40 a.m. Feb. 11, 1999. Visitation will be 3 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Brenda Collins Bertrand; uncle of Stacey and Ned Clark and Andrew and Jeanne Bertrand; and great-uncle of Collyn and Matthew Clark and Victoria and Blake Bertrand. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Priscilla Griffin Collins. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Diana Duet A Mass of Christian burial was celebr ated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Diana Ledet Duet, 66, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 10, 1999. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery. She was the wife of Gilbert Duet Jr. and mother of Ferrell and Walter Duet. She is also survived by four grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Rena Allemand Ledet; sister, Emma Jean Bergeron; and one grandchild. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a volunteer at the Catholic Community Center for the past five years. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. Mable Nelson A funeral service will be held at noon Monday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Mable L. Nelson, 75, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 4:15 p.m. Feb. 8, 1999. A wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home and 5 p.m. until wake service at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Theodore Riviore Jr. of Hopewell, Va., Willie Ralph Riviore and Sadie R. Lewis, both of Gretna, and Rosalie R. Jacobs of Napoleonville. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 2 2 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Nelson; parents, William and Ida Lacy; son, the Rev. Delmaine Riviore; brothers, Walter "Pochy" Williams and Coleman " Bro-Sun" Givens; and sister Alma Williams Alexander. She was a member of Mt. Moriah Chapter No. 24 Order of Eastern Star, New Beginning Mass choir, president of the senior choir, member of the Beautifying Club and Sunday School assistant. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Carolyn Scott A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Matthews Baptist Church in Lockport for Carolyn Wilson Scott, 54, a native of Raceland and resident of Gretna, who died at 6 a.m. Feb. 9, 1999. A wake service will be held at 8 p.m. today at the church. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until wake services today and 11 a.m. until funeral services Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Wilkerson Scott; mother of Carmen Wilson of Marrero; step- mother of Gwendolyn, Joy, Taneea, Eugene and Gordon Scott, all of New Orleans; and sister of Rosalie Smith and Shirley Jenkins, both of Raceland, Karen Wilson of Marrero, Thelma LeBeau of Long Beach, Calif. and Clarence Wilson of Algiers. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in dea th by her parents, Clarence Sr. and Lucille Wilson; brother, Mack P. Wilson;; and sisters, Ella Mae Britton and Janet Wilson. Davis Mortuary of Gretna is in charge of arrangements. Tuesday -- February 16, 1999 Euna Arcement A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Euna Boudreaux Arcement, 92, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 11:20 a.m. Feb. 15, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Amery, Lawrence "L.J." Jr. and Edward Arcement; and sister of Paul Boudreaux. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence A. Arcement; parents, Alphonse and Marie Hebert Boudreaux; brothers, Theodule, Charles, George, Claude, Ellis, Ambroise and Pierre Boudreaux; sister, Lydia Boudreaux; and grandson, Kurt Arcement. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. Alma Braud A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Co- cathedral in Thibodaux for Alma Mary Maxwell Braud, 80, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11 a.m. Feb. 12, 1999. B urial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Dr. Ellis D. Braud Jr., Barbara Ann Adotto, Ellen Diane Tenney and Alma Mary "Bonnie" Walters; and sister of Gerard Maxwell, Catherine Robin and Joan Florez. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Ellis D. Braud Sr.; parents, John and Alma Fitzpatrick Maxwell; and brothers, William and John Maxwell. Donations to the American Heart Association, 220 Progress Blvd., Suite B, Houma, 70360, are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. Jesse Cedotal A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Jesse James Cedotal, 20, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Gray, who died at 6:12 a.m. Feb. 12, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Bridget Cemetery in Schriever. He was the fiancee of Ashley Lynn White; son of Franklin Joseph Jr. and Sally Oliver Cedotal of Gray; and brother of Franklin Joseph Cedotal III of Northport, Ala., Paul Anthony Cedotal of Tuscaloosa, Ala., David Andrew Cedotal of New Orleans, Dena Lynn Cedotal Sullivan of Ocean Springs, Miss., Lisa Ann Cedotal Smith of Chacahoula, Bernice Agatha Cedotal Folse of Schriever and Susan Ann Cedotal of Gray. He was a welder for North American Shipyard. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Joyce Charpentier A religious service was held at 2 p.m. Friday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose for Joyce R. Charpentier, 45, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Galliano, who died at 8:40 a.m. Feb. 11, 1999. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery. She was the wife of C.J. Charpentier; daughter of Beatrice B. Rogers; mother of Chad and Angel Melancon; and sister of Jerry, Larry, Johnny and Tammy Rogers. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Cleveland J. Rogers. She was a member of Christian Fellowship Church. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. Ebreaux Dardar 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 Ebreaux "Uncle Joe" Dardar, 79, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 5:15 a.m. Feb. 15, 1999. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery. He was the companion of Rita Dantin; father of Ebreaux Jr., James, Michael, Stanburg and Louis Dardar, Juliet Gaspard and Lydia Serigny; step-father of D udley Jr. and Nolan Dantin and Judy Freclette; and brother of Michael, Lincoln, Victor and Margaret Dardar. He is also survived by 27 grandchildren, 11 step-grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 19 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lydia Billiot Dardar; parents, Victor and Alida Billiot Dardar; step-daughter, Mary Dantin; brothers, Raymond, Xavier, Roman, David and Alexson Dardar; sister, Alice Billiot; one granddaughter, one great-granddaughter and one step-great-grandson. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He was a retired trapper and fisherman. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Jules Delatte A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Jules Joseph Delatte, 80, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 11, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Velma Falgoust Delatte; father of Carol "Red" J. Delatte and Cora D. Stein; and brother of Theresa D. Bourgeois. He is also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Honorine Schexnayder Delatte; brothers, William, John, Thomas, Lionel and Clarence Delatte; and sisters, Marie Delatte and Alcidie D. Leroux. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. Carol Dufrene A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis for Carol Dufrene, 70, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Bayou Gauche, who died at 2 p.m. Feb. 12, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Sunset Cemetery. He was the husband of Hazel Deroche Dufrene; father of Carel Jr., Gregory and April D. Dufrene, and Angie Perkins; and brother of James and Wayne Dufrene and Priscilla D. Breaux. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Bertha Dufrenia Dufrene; and two grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Charles Guillot Sr. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Charles Joseph Guillot Sr., 56, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, who died at 5:20 p.m. Feb. 14, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. until religious service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery. He was the husband of Rose Terrebonne Guillot; father of Charles J. Jr., Rebecca and Charlotte Guillot; brother of Elie and Li llian Guillot and Roy Boudreaux Jr. and Rosalie Blanchard. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by Leonard and Laura Ledet Guillot; and sister, Marie Guillot. He was retired from Crochet Boat Company and a member of Woodmen of the World. Donations to the family are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Ernest Harris A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Rosehill Baptist Church in Belle Rose for Ernest Harris, 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of New Orleans, who died Feb. 11, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Lloyd Harris of Houma, Joseph Harris of New Orleans, Steven Harris of Tallahasse, Fla., Emma August of Belle Rose and Helen H. White of Baton Rouge. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. Clyde Hebert Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Clyde Joseph Hebert Sr., 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2:40 p.m. Feb. 14, 1999. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Delta Fremin Heb ert; father of Clyde Joseph Hebert Jr., Patsy H. McLendon, Elaine H. Dupre and Wanda H. Wawrose. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John C. and Lena Fields Hebert; brother, Karl Charles "Pee Wee" Hebert Sr.; and sister, Beryl Evangeline Hebert. He was a retired member of protector No. 2 Fire Department and Woodmen of the World. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Alcee Pierce A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Alcee N. "Tom" Pierce, 77, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 11:58 p.m. Feb. 11, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Adela Lafont Pierce; father of Arthur, Curtis, Jessel, Bryant and Patton Pierce, Priscilla Pierce Trahan and Mona Pierce Danos; and brother of Bernice Pierce Lerille, Gertie Pierce Gentry and Bessie Pierce Dufrene. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Syres and Elucia Terrebonne Pierce; brothers, Nessie Sr. and Milton Pierce; and granddaughter, Sarah Monica Pierce. He was a World War II Army veteran, a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign War, a past member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the Board of Directors of the Cut Off Senior Citizens. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. Elnora Smothers A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Wesley United Methodist Church in Napoleonville for Elnora Smothers, 89, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 5 a.m. Feb. 12, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Smothers, brother, Henry Turner, and sisters, Olevia Drake, Barbara Poole and Eva S. Lewis. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Calvin Theriot A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor in Golden Meadow for Calvin Joseph Theriot, 49, a native of New Orleans and resident of Golden Meadow, who died Feb. 8, 1999. He was the son of Bernice Loupe Theriot; father of Scotty and Star Theriot; and brother of Paul Leto. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Jessie Paul Theriot. Donations to the family are preferred. He was a U.S. Marine Corp. veteran. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. Wednesday -- February 17, 1999 Louise Ber A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Louise Picou Ber, 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:15 p.m. Feb. 15, 1999. Visitation will be 1:30 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Sheard J. Ber; mother of Dr. Sheard A. Ber; and sister of Charleston and Floyd Picou and Rosealie Mire. She is also survived by five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Rosa Naquin Picou; and sisters, Laura Mae Coignet and Jeanne Lasseigne. Donations to the E.D. White Foundation are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Mary Fayette A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma for Mary Anne Fayette, 63, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 1:38 p.m. Feb. 15, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Francis De Sales No. 1 Cemetery in Houma. She was the wife of Norman Fayette; mother of Jerry, Ronald and Donald Gautreaux, and Margaret Prosperie and Norma Bonvillian, all of Houma; and sister of Ernest A. Liner o f Houma and Genevie ve Gomez of Jefferson. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney Joseph and Leonise Arceneaux Scott; son, David Gautreaux; and one grandchild. She was a parishioner of St. Bernedette Catholic Church in Houma. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Clyde Folse Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Clyde Joseph Folse Sr., 59, a native and resident of Des Allemands, who died Feb. 15, 1999. Visitation will be 6 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 father of Clyde Joseph Jr. and Michael Anthony Folse and Marie Folse Rome; and brother of Gloria Folse Cortez. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Miller Folse; and parents, Sidney and Louise Tregle Folse. He was a member of the Des Allemands Volunteer Fire Department. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Jeanne Giroir A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville for Jeanne Thibodeaux Giroir, 88, a native of Plattenvi lle and resident of Paincourtville, who died at 5 p.m. Feb. 16, 1999. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Gerald Giroir of Napoleonville and Rosalie Giroir Clement of Baton Rouge; sister of Rosa Thibodeaux of Plattenville and Celine Simoneaux of Baton Rouge; grandmother of Paul and Kevin Clement, Pauline Clement Andras, Renee Giroir Barrilleaux and Michael Giroir; and great- grandmother of Jay Barrilleaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Joseph Giroir; parents, Emile and Rachel Templet Thibodeaux; brothers, Luke, Andre and Frank Thibodeaux; and sister, Anaise Thibodeaux. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Correction The number of grandchildren for Euna Arcement was reported wrong in Tuesday's Comet. She was survived by seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. The information was incorrectly submitted to the Comet. Thursday -- February 18, 1999 Octavie Cheramie 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 Octavie Gisclair Leonard Cheramie, 92, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 4:59 a.m. Feb. 17, 1999. Visitation will b e 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Clifton "Keke" Leonard, and Neddy and Earline Cheramie; and sister of Augusta G. Hebert. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Rene Leonard; second husband, Louis Cheramie; parents, Benett and Victoria Toups Gisclair; son, Raymond Leonard; daughter, Rosemarie Leonard; brothers, Emilien, Sam, Polecar, Octave, Isaac, August, Benett Jr. and Calad Gisclair; and sister, Victoria Encalade. She 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. Dwayne Guidry Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Dwayne "Cigar" Guidry Sr., 37, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, who died at 3:10 a.m. Feb. 16, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Redel Guidry and Lucy Lirette Green; father of Dwayne Guidry Jr.; and brother of Clark, Jeremie and Jacob Guidry, Jimmy and Lori Hargrove and Belinda Cessna. He was pr eceded in death by his brothers, Redel Guidry Jr. and John Hargrove Jr. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Flora Hoffman A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Geneveive Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Flora Adams Hoffman, 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:24 p.m. Feb. 16, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and 8 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Clive "C.J." Hoffman Jr. and Peggy Hoffman Cancienne; and sister of Thelma Brace, Elma Pearson and Vivian A. Fenya. She is also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clive J. Hoffman Sr.; parents, Clerfe P. and Meotile Guillot Adams; brother, Leslie M. Adams; sister, Eula Potter; and grandson, Thad P. Hoffman. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Mary Pellegrin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Mary "Lona" Boudreaux Pellegrin, 69, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, who died at 11 a.m. Feb. 16, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery. She was the mother of Ja mes J. Sr, Eugene P., David P. and Randy L. Pellegrin, Lila M. Ledet and Bonnie A.P. Arceneaux, all from Houma, and Mark A. Pellegrin from Chachoula; and sister of Joe Boudreaux from Gray, Robin Boudreaux and Quide Breaux, both from Houma, Alice Bourg from Bayou Blue, Mary Lou Breaux from Braxton, Miss., and Veronica Authement and Connie Guy, both from Chauvin. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie J. Pellegrin; parents, Harry and Lucille Luke Boudreaux; daughter, Darlen C. Pellegrin; brothers, Ray, Eulis and Lonnie Boudreaux; and sisters, Joyce Breaux, and Shirley and Burnadette Boudreaux. She enjoyed crocheting and doing puzzle books. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Helen Walker A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux for Helen Gobert Walker, 94, a native of Lafourche Parish, former resident of Houma and resident of Lockport, who died at 3:15 p.m. Feb. 17, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Walker; parents, Joseph and Amy Ordoyne Gobert; and brothers, O'Neil, Wallace and Walter Gobert and George Savoie. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Friday -- February 19, 1999 Douglas Bias Sr. A religious serv ice will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland for Douglas Bias Sr., 43, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Raceland, who died Feb. 15, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Morris Town Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. He was the husband of Elaine Bias of Raceland; son of Sarah Bias of Raceland; father of Douglas Bias Jr. of Houma and Shenika Bias of Raceland; step-father of Marcus, Ieasha and Sheena Ingram, all of Raceland; brother of Junius Bias III of Las Vegas, Frank and Alberta L. Bias, both of New Orleans, Arthur Bias of New Iberia; Carter J. Sr., Winnie L. and Leona Bias, all of Raceland; and Debra Carter of Napoleonville. He was preceded in death by his father, Junius Bias II; and sister, Shirley B. Caldwell. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Learther Burkhalter A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Fairview Baptist Church in New Orleans for Learther Burkhalter, 59, a native of Franklinton and resident of New Orleans, who died Feb. 17, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in New Orleans. He was the husband of Lois Diles Burkhalter of New Orleans; and father of David and Stephen Burkhalter and Bobie Burkhalter Duplessis, all of New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nearther and Ola Mae Wilson Burkhalter. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in New Orleans. Kennedy Funeral Hom e of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Mario DeGeorge A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Coteau Baptist Church in Houma for Mario "George" DeGeorge, 93, a native of Philadelphia, Penn. and resident of Houma, who died at 2:40 p.m. Feb. 17, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and 10:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the husband of Beatrice "Bette" DeGeorge; and father of David F. DeGeorge of Houston and Linda Susan Norton and Daniel K., Christopher M. and Wayne Patrick DeGeorge, all of Houma. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carmen and Marion Menacelli DeGeorge; brothers, Joe, John, Charles, Carl, Freddie and Thomas DeGeorge; and sisters, Lillian Hannah, Mary Acosta and Margie Petenelli. He was a member of the Coteau Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired self-employed appliance repairman. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Dedrick Houk Jr. A religious service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Thibodaux for Dedrick "Rick" Houk Jr., 49, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3 p.m. Feb. 17, 1999. Visitation will be 5:30 to 10 p.m. today and 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. John the Evangelist Cemetery. He was the husband of Debbie Bergeron Houk; son of Gladys P. Houk; father of Dedrick S. III and Brittany Lynn Houk; and brother of Randolph R. and Patricia A. Houk and Nancy Houk Ledet. He was preceded in death by his father, Dedrick S. Houk Sr. He served in the Navy. He was employed by T.D. Williamson Inc. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Jessie James A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Magnolia United Methodist Church in Thibodaux for Jessie James, 43, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:20 p.m. Feb. 16, 1999. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Blue Lilly Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Gloria Miller James of Houma; son of Amelia Marie Sims and Dalton Tracy James Sr., both of Schriever; father of Travis James of Houma; brother of Vera Joseph Thompson of Labadieville, Audrey Mae James of Milwaukee, Wis., Cindy, Donald, Dalton Jr., Randy, Harry, Kenneth, Keith and Elroy James, Joyce James Gage, Valerie Anderson, Calamity James Willis, Eugene Neville and Derrick Joseph, all of Thibodaux, Alberta Joseph of San Diego, Calif., and Frank and Jerome James, both of Houma. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara Ann, Vanessa and Pamela James; and grandparents, Henry and Ethel Rounds Joseph, and Tommy and Estelle James. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Janie Primeaux A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Janie Tschiler Primeaux, 39, a native of Pheonix and resident of Bayou L'Ourse, who died Feb. 3, 1999. The body will be cremated. She was the wife of Paul Wesley Primeaux; daughter of Raymond and Ida Armstrong Tschilar; and mother of James W., Heather and Helena Primeaux. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Evelyn Trosclair A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Evelyn "Tieve" Rodrigue Trosclair, 89, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2:05 p.m. Feb. 17, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Daniel Rodrigue, Celine R. Richoux and Mercedes R. Camadelle. She is also survived by three grandchildren, four great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dolien Trosclair; parents, L'amis Archange and Aime R. Rodrigue; and son, Curtis Joseph Trosclair. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Monday -- February 22, 1999 Darrell Anderson A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church in Houma for Darrell Lee "Bubba" Anderson, 18, a native and resident of Houma, who died Feb. 22, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. He was the son of Willard and Bridget St. Martin and Dwight and Stevette Anderson; brother of Christian Anderson and Dillon St. Martin; and grandson of Irving "Blackie" and Bush "Bebe" Freeman. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Darrell Lee and Alice Tripeke Anderson. Donations to the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency are preferred. He was a senior at Terrebonne High School. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Adam Belanger A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg for Adam J. Belanger, 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bo urg, who died at 10:30 p.m. Feb. 18,1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Dorthy Himel Belanger; father of Carolyn A. and Cheryl A. DeHart; and brother of Norman and Felix Belanger and Theresa Jeffery. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Elva Bourgeois Belanger; and sisters, Earline Savoie, Bernice Dupre, Elsie Marcel, Jeanette Ledet and Ethel Cadiere. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. Alfred Bourgeois A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Co- cathedral in Thibodaux for Alfred J. Bourgeois, 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Feb. 19, 1999. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the father of Ronald, Alfred and Bonnie Bourgeois; brother of Ewell Bourgeois, Shirley Guillot, Lou Ella Hernandez, Elvie Levron and Elsie Hawks; grandfather of Ronald and Rayna Bourgeois, and Chelsey, Abbey and Stacey Bourgeois; and great-grandfather of Trevor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Roger Bourgeois; parents, Alfred and Aline Ledet Bourgeois; and brother Olden Bourgeois. He was a board member for the Krewe of Cleophas. He was also a member of Woodmen of the World, St. Joseph Ush er Society and the American Legion Post 11. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. Herman Dufrene A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Herman J. Dufrene, 81, a native of Gheens and resident of Galliano, who died at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 21, 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 Alice St. Germain Dufrene; father of Anna Dufrene Adams; and brother of Nora, Warren, Loney and Walter Dufrene and Dorothy Dufrene Cheramie. He is also survived by four grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Diet and Edna Breaux Dufrene; and brother, Gilbert Dufrene. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Ethel Fischer A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Ethel Parks Fischer, 66, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 9:05 p.m. Feb. 19, 1999. Burial was at St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. She was the wife of Fredrick O. Fisher; mother of Fredrick O. III and John Fisher and Kathleen Hingle; and sister of O'Neil Parks, Elsie Rabalais and Linda Bade aux. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eusebe and Victorie Dowouis Parks; brother, Jimmy Parks; and sister, Rosa Morgan. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. Ethlyn Guidroz A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Ethlyn "Pansy" Gautreaux Guidroz, 84, a native and resident of Schriever, who died at 10 a.m. Feb. 20, 1999. Visitation will be noon until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Richard and Terry Guidroz and Judith Higginbotham. She is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard S. Guidroz Jr.; parents, James E. Sr. and Bernice Bertrand Gautreaux; and grandsons, Jason Guidroz and Brandon Gray. Donations to your favorite charity are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Sylvester Parker Jr. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Dularge Community Baptist Church in Dularge for Sylvester Parker Jr., 79, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 6:20 p.m. Feb. 19, 1999. Visitation will be 5 p.m. un til funeral time at the church. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Ophelia Parker of Houma; father of Sylvester III, Bruce, Allen and Veronica Parker, Belinda and Melvina Williams, Vanessa Walker, Barbara Jones and Sylvia Richardson, all of Houma; and brother of Rev. Earl Parker of Sanford, Fla., Rev. Gilbert, James and Doris Parker, and Rosemary Thomas, all of Houma, Alma Jean Pittman and Julia Parker, both of Houston. He is also survived by 27 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester Sr. and Viola Newton Parker, brother, Larry Parker; and sisters, Leona Jones and Theresa Parker. He was a member of the Dularge Community Baptist Church and a World War II U.S. Army veteran. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Jimmy Peacock A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Old La 1 Bridge in Grand Isle for Jimmy L. "Jimmy Lee" Peacock, 45, a native of Quincy, Fla. and resident of Galliano, who died at 7:17 p.m. Feb. 16, 1999. The body was cremated. He was the son of Lois Odom of Perry, Fla.; and brother of Jan Anderson and Diane Gunter, both of Perry. He was a boat captain for the shipping industry. Falgout Funeral Home of Gallian o was in charge of arrangements. Whitney Richard A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. today at St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland for Whitney Paul Richard, stillborn infant, who died Feb. 21, 1999. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Barry and Tina Matherne Richard; and grandson of Rivers and Mary Rodrigue Richard, and Clarence and Joel Gaubert Matherne. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Antoinette Schexnayder A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 4 p.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Antoinette Falgoust Schexnayder, 80, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 7:10 a.m. Feb. 19, 1999. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Gerard "Jerry" and Alfred Schexnayder, Carrabelle Scotton, Rose Pipes and Claire Delatte; and sister of Olive Ramirez and Pearl Delatte. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Simon Schexnayder; parents, Gerard and Amelia Becnel Falgoust; daughter, Mary Ann Schexnayder; brother, Nuna Falgoust; and sister, Florance Becnel. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Dano Simon A Mass of Christian bur ial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Dano Paul Simon, 96, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 6:40 p.m. Feb. 19, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the father of Elma S. Becnel and Mary Lou S. Cortez; and brother of Annette S. St. Pierre. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 24 great- grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona Granier Simon; parents, Ruffin and Herminie Falgoust Simon; son, Thomas Simon; and granddaughter, Glenda Becnel Kraemer. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. Raymond Stone A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Raymond J. Stone, 75, a native of Metropolis, Ill. and resident of Houma, who died at 2:55 p.m. Feb. 19, 1999. He was the husband of Nancy B. Stone; and father of Raymond, R.J. and Robert Stone and Connie S. Courville. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Margaret Downey Stone; and six siblings. He was a former member of the Fraternal Order of Police. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Tuesday -- February 23, 1999 Edna Boudreaux A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 0 a.m. Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Edna O. Boudreaux, 62, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died Feb. 22, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Jeffrey Boudreaux, Lisa Naquin, Ann Gaubert, Jill Hymel, Lynn Amedee and Alicia Boudreaux, and the sister of Edwin Gros, Edmond Gros, Harold Bergeron, Marie Rahm and Therese Thibodeaux. She is also survived by nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Adolph and Ida Perkins Orgeron; and a brother, Adam Orgeron. Donations to the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Martha Crawford A religious service was held at 2 p.m. Monday at Bates and Rolf Funeral Home in New Boston, Texas for Martha Inman Crawford, 66, a native of DeKalb, Texas and resident of Cut Off, who died at 7:05 p.m. Feb. 20, 1999. Burial was at Woodstock Cemetery in New Boston. She was the wife of Vance Crawford; mother of Jennifer Martin and Jane Crawford; and sister of John and Thomas Inman. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Mamie Brine Inman. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. Molly Diffey A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony Church in Luling for Molly S. Diffey, 75, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Forest Park, Ga., and former resident of Luling, who died Feb. 20, 1999. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Charles Mausoleum in Luling. She was the mother of Sue Hudson of Forest Park, Ga., and sister Edward Schmill, Ella Lirette, Frances Glass and Birthile Potter all of Boutte, and Lucille Lane of Kearns, Texas. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Manord C. Diffey, her parents Theodore B. and Melanie Marie Bergeron Schmill, and brothers Thomas and Percy Schmill. She was a parishioner at St. Anthony Church and a retired hotel desk clerk. Falgout Funeral Homes Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Joseph Dufrene A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Raceland for Joseph Paul Dufrene, 83, a native of Raceland and resident of Gheens, who died at 7:13 p.m. Feb. 22, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the churc h. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery. He was the husband of Emily Grace Dufrene; father of Freddie, Rev. Autry and Henry Dufrene, all of Belle Chasse, Joseph Dufrene of Lockport, Jonathan Dufrene of Gheens, Sonja Brown of Chauvin, Deborah Beville of Shreveport, Annette Blackwell of Meridian, Miss. and Linda Mashburn of Houma; and brother of Octave Dufrene, Millie Dallimore, Marie Kildbali and Vivian Baudoin. He is also survived by 26 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Leonise Champagne Dufrene; brother, Ambrose "Bob" Dufrene; and sister, Dorothy B ergeron. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Susan Reed A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Susan D. Reed, 51, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 12:18 p.m. Feb. 21, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery. She was the wife of Michael "Mike" Reed; daughter of Angelina Galliano Danos; mother of Troy Adam Reed; and sister of Allen Danos, Rebecca Toups, Carolyn Eymard and Ruby Armentor. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Albruge Andrew Danos. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charg e of arrangements. Wednesday -- February 24, 1999 Junius Oncale A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever for Junius Joseph Oncale, 93, a native of Chackbay and resident of Schriever, who died at 1:30 a.m. Feb. 24, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Robert Oncale, Marie "Anna Mae" and Sherry Hebert and Gloria Kraemer. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Rozine Oncale; parents, Davis and Ophelia Durocher Oncale; brothers, Morris, Fred, Earl and Joseph Oncale; sisters, Agnes Darden and Annie Boudreaux; and great-grandson, Eric Hebert. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Roy Trosclair Sr. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey for Roy J. Trosclair Sr., 56, a native of Chackbay and resident of Marrero, who died at 12:15 p.m. Feb. 22, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Trosclair Cemetery in Chackbay. He was the husband of Madeline Landry Trosclair; son of Adeline Ordoynne Trosclair; father of Rhonda Krol, Monique, Roy J. Jr. and Rene Tro sclair; and brother of Vicky Gehbauer, Judy, Melvin, Jerry, O'Neil Jr. and Bryan Trosclair. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, O'Neil Trosclair Sr. Mothe Funeral Home of Harvey is in charge of arrangements. Thursday -- February 25, 1999 Kathleen Domangue A Mass of christian burial will be celebrated Friday at Our Lady of the Isle Church in Grand Isle for Kathleen C. Domangue, 56, a native of Houma and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 23, 1999. Visitation will be 4 to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Barry Domangue Sr.; son of Earline Cheramie; father of Barry Jr. and David Domangue and Melissa D. Terrebonne; brother of Patterson "Pat" Jr., Paul and John Cheramie and Marie Cheramie Sasnett. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Patterson Cheramie Sr.; and daughter, Lacy Ann Domangue. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Raymond Leonard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church for Raymond D. Leonard, 88, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lafayette, who died Feb. 23, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. He was the husband of Lela B. Leonard of Lafayette; father of Lea Ray Leonard Pitre of Starkville, Miss.; and brother of Eunice Claudet of Baldwin, Marie Legendre of Thibodaux, Theresa Pettingil of Mandeville, and Henry L. Leonard of Scottsdale, Ariz. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raoul Leonard and Eleanore Clement; and brother, Rev. Roy Leonard, M.M. Prior to his retirement he was employed by Southern Pacific Railroad. He was a member of the St. Genevieve Catholic Community and was active in the Kiwanis Club for many years. Martin and Castille Funeral Home of Lafayette is in charge of arrangements. Ferdinand Matthews A religious service will be held at noon Saturday at St. James Baptist Church in Gibson for Ferdinand Matthews, 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, who died at 11 a.m. Feb. 20, 1999. Visitation will be 1 to 5 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Doreatha J. Matthews; father of Louetta M. Green, Hodges F., Kelvin and Doris Matthews, all of Gibson, and Glen N. Matthews of Houma; and brother of Edith Matthews of Lynwood, Calif., Doris Mithcell, Robert Matthews and Verlina M. Johnson, all of Gibson, and Andrew Matthews of Compton, Calif. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Ella Cross Matthews; and brother, Joseph E. Matthews. He had served over 16 years at Avondale Shipyards. He was a member of St. James Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Lawrence Prosperie A religious service will be held Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Lawrence "Larry" Prosperie, 61, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, who died at 12:05 a.m. Feb. 25, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. The funeral time has not been set yet. Cremation will follow the service. He was the husband of Janet Eoff Prosperie and brother of Carl Prosperie, Elaine Guidry, Beverly Bouzegard and Lois Pierron. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Gladys Prosperie; brother, Randolph Prosperie; and sister, Marion Marlbrough. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Friday -- February 26, 1999 Tyron Arcement A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Old Fountain Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Tyron Charles Arcement, 21, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who di ed Feb. 21, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Giselle Arcement Holmes, Demetra and Ernest Arcement, all of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Annie Bell Jackson Arcement and Ernest Williams Jr.; and grandmothers, Lou Ella Jackson and Aldina Lawrence. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Lula Coursey A religious service will be held at noon Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville for Lula Mary Randolph Coursey, 97, a native of Labadieville and resident of New Orleans, who died Feb. 20, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Eugene Randolph and Alma Castine. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Coursey; parents, Lee and Margaret Shortridge Randolph; sisters, Eliza, Dotsy, Oeana, Olivia and Asia; brothers, Burl, Jerry and Welton Randolph. She was a homemaker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Kathleen Domangue A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle for Kathleen C. Domangue, 56, a native of Houma and resident of Grand Isle, who d ied at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 24, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Barry Domangue Sr.; daughter of Earline Cheramie; mother of Barry Jr. and David Domangue and Melissa D. Terrebonne; and sister of Patterson "Pat" Jr., Paul and John Cheramie and Marie Cheramie Sasnett. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Patterson Cheramie Sr.; and daughter, Lacy Ann Domangue. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. Darren Gilfour A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Darren Michael Gilfour, 33, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, who died Feb. 25, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery. He was the companion of Kathy Boykin; son of Roy and Bertie Gilfour; grandson of Dewey and Violet Dupre; and brother of Dwayne and Donna Gilfour. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Junius and Rose Adams Gilfour. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Corinne Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Corinne Gros Hebert, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:55 a.m. Feb . 26, 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. She was the mother of O'neil Jr., David and Kenneth Hebert and Ida Mae Toups. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, O'neil Joseph Hebert Sr.; parents, Clarence and Ida Gravois Gros; son, Ronald Hebert; brothers, Clarence Jr. and Claude Hebert; and sister, Rose Mary Hebert. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Joyce Joseph A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville for Joyce Francis Joseph, 50, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died Feb. 25, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Louis Joseph Jr. of Thibodaux; mother of Mark Washington, Elijah and Samantha Joseph, all of Thibodaux; sister of Willie Francis of Edgard, Irvin Mitchell of Midland, Texas, Lloyd Thomas of Pineville, Ernest Joseph of New Orleans, Effie Price of Labadieville, Lula Jackson, Ruby Neal, Annie Reed and Royal Francis, all of Thibodaux. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents , Otto and Corrine Francis; and brothers, Silas and Charlie Francis. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Rose Murphy A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Johovah's Witness in Donaldsonville for Rose Murphy, 83, a native of St. Francisville and resident of Napoleonville, who died Feb. 21, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. John Baptist Church Cemetery in Napoleonville. She was the mother of Daniel, Elvert, Caroll and Elizabeth Murphy, Viola Freeman and Dorothy Thompson, all of Napoleonville, Mary Dunmire of Thibodaux and Harvey Murphy of New Orleans; and sister of Stewart Cheatham of Baton Rouge. She is also survived by 37 grandchildren and 62 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Murphy Jr.; sons, George III and Stewart Murphy; daughter, Rose Ann Murphy; five sisters and two brothers. She was a homemaker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Gabriel Watkins Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Gabriel "Gabe" Earnest Watkins Sr., 49, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Napoleonville, who died Feb. 23, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until fu neral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Lisa Jackson Watkins; son of Mercedes Shanklin; father of Laura M. Azema, Joshua G., Gabriel E. Jr., Jalil M., Germaine L., Gaynell E. and Ashley G. Watkins; and brother of Roosevelt and Rose M. Shanklin and Joyce A. Robertson. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Earnest Watkins Sr.; and brother, Earnest Shanklin. He was a driver for Vanguard Trucking of Houma. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements.