Obits: Thibodaux Daily Comet - September, 1999. Lafourche Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Don Johnson with permission from the Daily Comet. ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. 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. Wednesday -- September 01, 1999 Louise Gray A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday at Old Fountain Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Louise Gray, 61, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2 a.m. Aug. 24, 1999. Visitation will be 4 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday at the church. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Rosalie Johnlouis of Thibodaux; and sister of Harry Gray Jr. Of Odessa, Texas. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Johnlouis; and parents, Harry Gray Sr. and Lillian Bufferton. She was a member of Old Fountain Baptist Church. She was a homemaker. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Philip Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville for Philip "Pie" Hebert, 60, a native of White Castle and resident of Plattenville, who died at 10 a.m. Aug. 31, 1999. Visitation will be 6 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 Gail Thibodeaux Hebert; son of Mildred Landry Hebert; father of Neal and Jody Hebert; father-in-law of Kat and Donna Hebert, and Glen Snee; brother of Tommy, Joe, Bill and Nell Hebert; and grandfather of Danelle, Erin, Luke and Ali Hebert. He was preceded in death by his father, Philip "Sleepy" Hebert; mother-in-law, Hazel Thibodeaux; and grandson, Seth Hebert. He was employed by C.F. Industries for 30 years. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Curtis Smith A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Curtis Armon Smith, 79, a native of Spearsville and resident of Schriever, who died at 11 a.m. Aug. 31, 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. Bridget Cemetery in Schriever. He was the husband of Isabel Dias Smith; and brother of Woody K. Smith, Marie Futch and Larue LeBlanc. He was preceded in death by his parents, Armon and Rosa Lee Odgen Smith; and brothers, Harom Loy and Robert M. Smith. He was a retired employee of Texaco after 32 years of service. He was a World War II veteran. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Thursday --- September 02, 1999 Judith Arcement A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Judith "Judy" Cedotal Arcement, 52, a resident of Napoleonville, who died at 10 p.m. Sept. 1, 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 Daniel Arcement; daughter of Lucille Bailey Gros; sister of Cathy Landry and Lucy Talbot; sister-in-law of Brent Landry and Larry Talbot; aunt of Aprel and Nolan Falgout, Tracy and Kelly Talbot, Chasity and Chad Morales, and Carla and Megan Landry; and friend of Roy and Chris Torres, Eugene and Marie Gravois, and Bob and Leah Payne. She was preceded in death by her father, Clay "Nook" Gros. Donations to the St. Philomena Restoration Fund, P.O. Box 11, Labadieville, 70372, are preferred. She was a mother in spirit to all her nieces, nephews, god children and friends' children. She had a enthusiastic love of life. She was an angel to so many people she touched in her journey, always there when needed, for whatever reason. Her love of the Lord was so evident in her life, especially in her last days. She enjoyed walking, fishing, golfing, traveling, time at the deer camp with her husband and spiritual labors of love. Her humor was unique and contagious. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Charles Breaux Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a. m. Saturday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Charles Anthony Breaux Sr., 71, a native of Gheens and resident of Mathews, who died at 5:29 p.m. Sept. 1, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He was the companion of Rita Delatte; father of Charles Breaux Jr., Charlene Dufrene and Debra Autin; and brother of Roland, Nolan and Roy Breaux, Louise Perry, Clara Bergeron, Mildred Dufrene and Ella Ledet. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth LeBouef Breaux; parents, Pierre and Leonise Falgout Breaux; brothers, Lawrence and Leon Breaux; and sisters, Agnes and Irene Breaux. He was retired from Avondale. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. William Ditto A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at East Fork Baptist Church in Smithdale, Miss., for William H. Ditto, 70, a resident of Sumrall, Miss., who died Aug. 31, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Tanya Brady Ditto of Sumrall; father of Steven Ditto of Houston, Diana Ditto Toups of Gulf Breeze, Fla., and Susan Ditto of Oxford, Miss.; and brother of Stella Ditto Caracci of Baton Rouge and F.M. Ditto of Jackson, Mi ss. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Will Francis and Etta Mae Newman Ditto. He was a member of East Fork Baptist Church. He was the retired vice president of Lafourche Telephone Company and owner of Ditto and Associates Engineering Firm. He was president of the Larose Rotary Club, troop leader of Boy Scout Troop 333 and recipient of Scoutings Silver Beaver Award, and past president of Opastco, a national telephone organization. He liked to garden and was recognized by the American Rose Society as a Consulting Rosarian. He was a World War II veteran. He graduated from McComb High School and Louisiana State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Donations to the American Rose Society in Shreveport are prefered. Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home in Hattiesburg, Miss., was in charge of arrangements. Raymond Lee A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Raymond Edwin Lee, 77, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, who died at 2:19 p.m. Sept. 1, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin 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 Hazel Champagne Lee of Houma; fathe r of Bart Lee, Karen LeBourgeois, Winona Pugh, Edwina Giroir and Jane Dumond, all of Houma, and Juanita Murphy of Natchitoches; and brother of Jefferson Robert Lee of Houma and Lucille Pitre and Violet Culpepper, both of Westlake. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest L. and Adeline Hebert Lee; daughter, Margaret Lee; and sisters, Bessie, Gladys, Enza, Elsie and Hazel. He was a parishioner at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He was a retired Texaco Employee. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Johnny Seal A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Johnny R. Seal, 48, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Martha's Vineyard, Mass., who died at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28, 1999. He was the son of Dorothy and J.R. Seal; father of Maris Seal; and brother of Stuart and Steve Seal, and Sheral Seal Guthrie. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a Master Carpenter. Donations to the American Liver Foundation, 1425 Pomptow, Cedar Grove, N.J., 07009, are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Friday -- September 03, 1999 Hazel Arsene A religious service will be held at noon Saturd ay at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville for Hazel Mae Henderson Arsene, 71, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:18 p.m. Aug. 29, 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 Lionel Peter Arsene Jr. and Patricia Tucker, both of Thibodaux, and Alice Marie Fields of Long Beach, Calif.; and sister of Henry Henderson of Columbia, S.C., Walter C.J. Robertson of Napoleonville, and Elnora and Helena Johnson, both of Thibodaux. She is also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lionel Peter Arsene Sr.; parents, James and Olevia Henderson; brothers, Richard, Harry Sr., Louis, Ernest, Lawrence, Andrew, Wilbert and Cleveland Henderson; sisters, Louvenia Henderson and Lillie Mae Robinson; and grandson, Donnell Arsene. She was Baptist and an usher at New Morning Star Baptist Church. She loved fishing. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Elvine Benoit A Mass of Christian will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Elvine Duet Benoit, 91, a native of Choupic and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6 a.m. Sept. 3, 1999. Visitation will be 7 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral t ime at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Carroll "Caro" Benoit, Diana B. Toms and Juanita B. Prevost; and sister of Sidney Duet. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert A. Benoit; parents, Nicholas and Julia Ponvelle Duet; son, Calvin Benoit; infant daughter, Theresa Benoit; five brothers; three sisters; and grandson, Jody Toms. She was a member of the Lady's Altar Society and the Schriever Citizen Group. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. John Clark A religious service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for John Levoid Clark, 86, a native of Gilbertown, Ala., and resident of Houma, who died at 8:40 a.m. Sept. 2, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 1 p.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He was the father of Edward Leo and Alice M. Clark, both of Houma, and Donald Wayne and Linda D. Clark, both of Thibodaux. He is also survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susie Mae Reeves Clark; parents, Fred and Emma Sikes Clark; brothers, Odell, Henry and D alfo Clark; and sisters, Lollie Vee Clark and Leazro Phillips. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Earnest Davis A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville for Earnest Davis, 64, a native of Morgan City and resident of New Orleans, who died at 2:50 p.m. Aug. 29, 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 Dorothy Graph Davis of New Orleans; father of Earnest Jr., Calvin, Mary and Cynthia Graph, all of New Orleans; and brother of Flora B. Sawyer, Helen Thomas and Elouise Monroe, all of Labadieville, and Charlie Jefferson of Napoleonville. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his paternal parents, Alzina Allen Myers and Johnny Graph; adopted parents, Paul and Charlotte Davis; daughter, Janice Graph; and brother, Harry Lloyd Graph. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Norris Kraemer A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at Christ the Reedemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Norris S. Kraemer, 84, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5 a.m. Sept. 3, 1999. Visitation will be 7 to 10 p. m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Ruby Acosta Kraemer; father of Judy Kraemer Traigle and Mona Kraemer Bowie; and brother of Iry Kraemer and Patricia Kraemer Ledet. He is also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ozema and Nobie Gros Kraemer; brothers, Bert and Tafry Kraemer; and sisters, Erna Marie "Sis" Kraemer and Orena Kraemer Acosta. He was a World War II veteran. He was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a Eucharistic minister at Christ the Reedemer Catholic Church. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Freddie Ward A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Freddie Ward, 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Sept. 1, 1999. Visitation will be 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. He was the father of Deborah Ward-Tero, Jacqueline Ward Vallansaw and Walter Green, all of New Orleans; and brother of Ephenia Williams of Thibodaux. He is also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ella Ward; sister, Ora Miller; and brothers, Simuel, Charleston, Lester, Cleveland and Horace Ward. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Monday -- September 06, 1999 Mildred B. Anderson A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma for Mildred B. Anderson, 68, a native and resident of Houma who ded at 10:52 a.m. Sept. 4, 1999. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the St. Francis Cemetery #2. She was the wife of James Anderson; daughter of Katherine Martin Boudreaux; mother of Kenneth J. LeCompte, Myron P. LeCompte, June L. Pinel and Margarette T. Smith; sister of Melvin P. Boudreaux. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene E. Boudreaux; a son, Dale J. LeCompte; and two infant sons. She was a Catholic. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Patsy Billiot A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Patsy Rita Billiot, 38, a native of Raceland and resident of Schriever who died at 2:10 p.m. Sept. 5, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Amie Billiot; mother of Shawn Billiot; sister of Harris Jr., Dave, Allen, Ricky, Maxine, Emmie, and Donna Billiot, Amanda Chauvin and Nancy Scott. She was preceded in death by her father, Harris Billiot Sr.; and a daughter, Crystal Lynn Billiot. She was a Catholic. Her hobbies including gambling and Bible reading. She was a cashier at the Shop Rite. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangments. Georgia Fowler Graveside services will be held at a later date at Jolly Cemetery in New Hope, Ark. for Georgia Janette Fowler, 83, a native of Atlanta, Ark., and resident of Houma who died at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 3, 1999. She was the mother of John Patrick Montgomery of Bakersfield, Ca., Lawanna Montgomery Dolen of Thibodaux, Dorothy Montgomery Hebert of Houma, Sandra Montgomery Ezell of Bee-Be, Ark.; sister of Leroy Hayes of Emerson, Ark. She was also survived by 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Rwejack Hanson, second husband, Leo Montgomery, third husband, Walter Fowler; parents, Williams Green Hayes and Mattie Belle Jolley; a brother, Welcome Hayes; sisters, Pearl Hodge, Dolly Miller, Ola Cameron. She was a Baptist. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Charles Givens Memorial services were held on August 26 at Nicholls State University for Dr. Charles Ray Givens, 61, a native of Riverside, Ca., and resident of Thibodaux who died on Aug. 21, 1999. Burial was in the family plot in Minnesota. He was half-brother of Jon Anderson of Minnesota; brother-in-law of Jim Montgomery of New York,. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Montgomery Givens. He was also preceded in death by his parents. He was a professor of Geology at Nicholls State University for 23 years, a graduate of University of California at Los Angeles, and received his doctorate from the University of California at Riverside. He taught at the University of Georgia and was a curator at the Museum of Natural History in Philadelphia before he arrived at Nicholls State University. Memorial donations may be made to local chapters of the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society. William Larrabee A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady Of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for William "Bill" Larrabee, 58, a native of West Palm Beach, Fla., a nd resident of Chackbay who died at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 4, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. tonight and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Elaine Clement Larrabee; father of Frankie Groover of West Balm Beach, Randi Drew of Bristol, Fla., Billie Joe Galbrath of Las Vegas, Nev.; stepfather of Joey Simon and Debra Guidry of Chackbay; brother of John Larrabee of Bourg, Patrick Larrabee of West Palm Beach, and Lenora "Sue" Gibner of Altoona, Fla. He is also surivved by eight grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Annie Kate Mellette Larrabee; stepdaughters, Anne Nuccio and Donna Simon. He was a Catholic, and a member of the Knights of Columbus, the National Rifle Association, the Citamahom Hunting Club; a choir member of the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; and a maintenance man for the church. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangments. David Templet A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville for David C. Templet, 49, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux who died at 9:50 p.m. Sept. 4, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the son of Corine Landry Templet; brother of Harold F. Templet of Labadieville, and Myra T. Miller of Napoleonville. He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd L. Templet; and a brother, Louis Templet. He was a United States Navy veteran and an employee of the United States Postal Service. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Wednesday -- September 08, 1999 Fanwick Chiasson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church in Mathews for Fanwick "Fanny" Chiasson, 77, a native of Lockport and resident of Mathews, who died at 6 a.m. Sept. 7, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 11 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was the husband of Hilda Legendre Chiasson; father of Ronald, Curtis, Billy and Klebert Chiasson, Linda Keller, Beverly Linton, Lisa Guidry and Mona Adams; and brother of Teddy and Easman Chiasson, Madeline Terrebonne and Doris Fuselier. He is also survived by ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Klebert and Louise Barrios Chiasson; brothers, Junius and Lionel Chiasson; and sister, Rosie Orgeron. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church. He was retired from South Coast Sugar, after 42 years of service. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. Walter Liston Walter Liston, 66, a native of Houston and resident of New Orleans, died Sept. 3, 1999. His body was donated to medical science. A funeral service will be held at a later date. He was the father of Paula Leigh McCormick of New Orleans and Patricia "Tricia" Lynn Gros of Thibodaux; brother of Betty Hedrick of Rancho Palo Verde, Calif.; grandfather of Byron M. Jr. and Rayle M. Gros; and companion of Penelope "Penny" Monroe. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Hopkins Liston. He taught in the University of New Orleans Education Department's Graduate program from 1967 until his retirement in 1988. He received his B.S., M.Ed. and Ed. D. from North Texas State University in Denton, Texas. Donations to the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, 6048 Perrier St., New Orleans, 70118, are preferred. Tharp Sontheimer Tharp Funeral Home of New Orleans is in charge of arrangements. Ida Martin A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray for Ida M. Martin, 93, a native of Harlan County, Ky., and residen t of Cut Off, who died at 7 a.m. Sept. 6, 1999. She was the mother of Gerald Hilton, Britt and Doris Hall, Lana Foret and Iva Thibodaux; and sister of Nell Pierce. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Martin; parents, John and Annie Martin; and daughter, Reba Chiasson. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Thursday -- September 09, 1999 Joseph Gregoire A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac for Joseph J. Gregoire, 66, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, who died at 7 p.m. Sept. 8, 1999. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Anna Mae Gregoire; father of Felix Gregoire; step-father of Clarence, Joseph, Mack, John and Ivy Billiot, Eula Steersman, Florence Verdin, Beatrice Creamer, Eva White, Bertha Francis and Patricia Samanie; and brother of Paul and John Gregoire, Celina Martinez and Antoinette Foret. He is also survived by one grandchild, 34 step-grandchildren and 32 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pierre and Marie Solet Gregoire; brot her, Pierre Gregoire Jr.; and sister, Anna Mae Gregoire. He was a parishioner at Holy Family Catholic Church. He was a member of the Holy Name Society. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Marie Orgeron A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Marie Waguespack Orgeron, 79, a native of Labadieville and resident of Raceland, who died at 8:15 p.m. Sept. 7, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Norman Waguespack of Raceland and Mervin Waguespack of Brewton, Ala. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Orgeron; parents, Joseph and Lucille Guidry Waguespack; son, Richard Orgeron; and brothers, Joseph, Tee Boy and Louis Waguespack. She was a parishioner at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Friday -- September 10, 1999 Pearl Albert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Pearl R. Albert, 65, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:25 p.m. Sept. 9, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Buria l will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Adley "A.J." Albert Jr.; mother of Troy M. Albert and Pamela A. Tardo; and sister of Alvin Bergeron, Rivers Richard and Shirley Chiasson. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Whitney and Leonie Doyle Richard. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. James Anderson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma for James Kelly Anderson, 78, a native of Texas and resident of Houma, who died at 1:45 p.m. Sept. 9, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He was the step-father of Myron and Kenneth Lecompte, June Pinell and Margarette Smith; and brother of Leon Anderson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred B. Anderson; and parents, W.H. and Ileta Henry Anderson. He was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Elmo Curole A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Elmo "Bobo" Curole, 70, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, who died Sept. 9, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. He was the husband of Levy Bourg Curole of Galliano; father of Cullen Curole of Baton Rouge, Rhonda Ledet of Raceland and Tabby Soileau of Galliano; and brother of Herbert Curole, Jeanette Garrison and Betty Guidry, all of Cut Off, Roy Curole of Covington, Rose Rousse of Lockport, Velma Bennett of Slidell, and Laura Mae Pitre of Galliano. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ecton and Edith Pitre Curole; and brother, Ecton Curole Jr. He was a parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was a retired boat captain. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Monday -- September 13, 1999 Pamela Becnel A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Pamela "Pam" Granier Becnel, 58, a native of Kraemer and resident of Vacherie, who died at 9:17 a.m. Sept. 10, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Onezime Becnel; daughter of Dorothy Cortez Granier; mother of Maureen Rome, Ellen Folse, Melissa Cazanave and Keith Becnel; and sister of Elodie Rome, Romona Folse, , Iris Landry, Dorothy Simoneaux, , Rosemary Adams, Byron, Oscar, Wilfred and Chester Granier. She i s also survived by eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Dave Granier. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas, the Vacherie Homemakers, and Perpetual Adoration. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville was in charge of arrangements. Lynwood Boudreaux A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Lynwood "Big Man" Joseph Boudreaux, 52, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Terrebonne Parish, who died at 9:55 a.m. Sept. 10, 1999. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the companion of Marie Savoie; son of O'neil J. Boudreaux; brother of Darlene B. Breaud and Sue M. Boudreaux; and uncle of Laurie and Sean Breaud, and Donny Gautreux. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lorraine Ordoyne Boudreaux and brother, Jessie P. Boudreaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Hyman Comardelle A religious service was held today at First Assembly of God Church in Des Allemands for Hyman Paul Comardelle, 81, a native of St. Charles Parish and resident of Bayou Gauche, who died at 2:40 a.m. Sept. 10, 1999. Burial was at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. He was the husband of the Rev. Thelma Wells Comardelle; and brother of Raymond Comardelle and Alvina Baudin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Anna Dufrene Comardelle; brothers, Exo and Simon Comardelle; and sisters, Zoe and Alverta Dufrene, and Lovinia Frickey. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Romina Curole A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Romina S. Curole, 52, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 9:53 p.m. Sept. 12, 1999. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be at Serigny Cemetery in Golden Meadow. She was the wife of Leroy J. Curole; daughter of Milton and Edia Serigny; mother of Matthew, Serina and Lanor Curole; and the stepmother of Jamie Gaspard. She was the sister of Roger, Alexie, Bridget and Rosalie Serigny. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Earline Guilbeau A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Earline Stuart Guilbeau, 56, a native of New Orleans and resident of Cut Off, who died at 10:50 a.m. Sept. 11, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the companion of Autry Gene Guidry; mother of Steve Cheramie Jr., Jules Guilbeau, Debra Eserman, Marilyn Bunten, Stephanie Cheramie and Misty Toups; and stepmother of Judy Serigny. She was the sister of Samuel Jr., Charles and Jimmy Stuart. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve J. Cheramie Sr.; and parents, Samuel Sr. and Alice Jones Stuart. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Elizabeth Hackler A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Elizabeth "Lib" Hackler, 73, a native of South Carolina and resident of Houma, who died at 7:50 p.m. Sept. 9, 1999. Burial was at Rogers Cemetery. She was the mother of George W. Hackler Jr. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Hackler Sr.; parents, Lawrence and Elizabeth Puckett Fuller; brothers, Wilburn, James and Robert Fuller; and sisters, Marguerite Lawhorn, Maybelle Blackwell and Rosalie Larimore. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. A.J. Sanchez A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux for A.J. Sanchez, 60, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Westwego, who died Sept. 11, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Monday at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero. He was the father of Duane M. Sanchez and Lisa Rongstad; and brother of Whitney and Clarence Sanchez , Vlema Ordoyne, Thelma Brown, Clarabel Kraemer and Linda Credeur. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernice Benoit and Mars Sanchez, and sister, Carrie Gros. He was a member of I.B.E.W. Local Union No. 130 and an employee of Frishhertz Electric Company. Mothe Funeral Home of Marrero is in charge of arrangements. Linda Toups A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Galliano for Linda Suzanne Toups, 51, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Harvey, who died at 10 a.m. Sept. 10, 1999. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the son of Wilfred and Freda Wood Toups; and brother of Mark Toups. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. Ronald Wills A graveside service was held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Louis B. Hazelton Memorial Park in Buckeye, Ariz., for Ronald E. Wills, 65, a native of Paragould, Ark., and resident of Phoenix, who died Sept. 7, 1999. He was the husband of Carol Wills; father of Carolyn and B ryan Wills, both of Germany; and brother of Russell Jr. and Judy Wills, both of Westcliff, Colo. He is also survived by one grandchild. He had lived in Thibodaux for some time before joining the U.S. Army in the 1950s. He later moved to California where he worked as a computer programmer for the Lockheed Aircraft Company for over 32 years. He retired for medical reasons and moved to Prescott about 12 years ago. He is a member of the Willow Hills South Baptist Church in Prescott. Buckeye Funeral Home of Buckeye was in charge of arrangements. Tuesday -- September 14, 1999 Julia Brunet A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma for Julia Rita Brunet, 72, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 1:15 p.m. Sept. 12, 1999. Visitation will be noon until funeral time. Burial will be at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilsey and Eva Bourg Brunet; and brothers, Houston, Alton and Nolton Brunet. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Emma Champagne A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling for Emma Madeline Champagne, 94, a native and resident of Luling, who died at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 13, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Charles Borromeo in Destrehan. She was the sister of Gus J. Champagne. She was preceded in death by her parents, Achille Charles and Adele Kinler Champagne; and sister, Cecil Ann Champagne. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Earline Cheramie A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church for Earline Cheramie, 73, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 1:20 p.m. Sept. 13, 1999. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Patterson Jr., Paul and John Cheramie, and Marie Sasnette; sister of Gus Jr. and Melva Griffin, Viola Cheramie and Gladys Rebstock. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patterson Cheramie Sr.; parents, Gustave and Selma Griffin; daughter, Kathleen Domangue; sister, Pricilla Collins; and grandchildren, Aaron Cheramie and Lacy Domangue. She was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Roger Chabert A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Rog er "Butch" Chabert, 48, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 10:30 p.m. Sept. 11, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 1p.m.Wednesday. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He was the son of Antoinette Collins Chabert; father of Scotty and Ethan Chabert; brother of Raleigh J. Chabert and Elaine Chabert Smith. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Alidor Chabert; and sister, Barbara Saterlee. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and attended Holy Savior High School in Lockport. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Louis Rousse Sr. 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 Louis J. Rousse Sr., 75, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Leeville, who died at 10:17 a.m. Sept. 13, 1999. Visitation will be 2 to 11 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the companion of Rosalie Trahan; father of Louis J. Rousse Jr. and Deanie Marie Martin; brother of Tillman, Alvin and Glorina Rousse. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Sanamo Rousse; hi s parents, Etienne and Leontine Falgout Rousse; son, Dennis Reed Rousse; brothers, Clifton, Edward, Lawrence and Edison Rousse; and sister Lydia Cheramie. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and a retired Lafourche Parish sheriff's deputy. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Wednesday -- September 15, 1999 Lynwood Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Lynwood Joseph "Big Man" Boudreaux, 52, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Terrebone Parish, who died at 9:55 a.m. Sept. 10, 1999. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the companion of Marie Savoie; son of O'neil J. Boudreaux; brother of Darlene B. Breaud and Sue M. Boudreaux; and uncle of Lauri and Sean Breaud and Donny Gauthreaux. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lorraine Ordoyne, Boudreaux and brother, Jessie P. Boudreaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Roger Chabert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Roger "Butch" Chabert, 48, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 10:30 p.m. Sept. 11, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the chu rch cemetery. He was the son of Antoinette Collins Chabert; father of Scotty M. and Ethan J. Chabert; and brother of Raleigh J. Chabert and Elaine Chabert Smith. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Alidor Chabert, and sister, Barbara Saterlee. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and attended Holy Savior High School in Lockport. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Elvina Coleman A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland for Elvina Coleman, 91, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 5:15 a.m. Sept. 13, 1999. Visitation will be 4 to 5 p.m. today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland and 6 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 church cemetery. She was the mother of Chester Sr., Frank and Irma Coleman, Ernestine Smith and Esther Mitchell. She is also survived by 34 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmond Coleman Sr.; parents, Willie and Esther Dorothy Stratton; sons, Edmond Jr. and James Coleman; daughter, Willie Mae Coleman; seven other children; brothers, Wilson and Clifford Stra tton and Cyrus Dunn; and sisters, Victoria Simpson, Oletha Stratton, Alberta Adams, Florence Natis, Jessie Jones, and Beatrice Robinson. She was Baptist and a member of Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Catherine Faucheux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the Lake Church in Mandeville for Catherine Ritchie Faucheux, 31, a native of Lockport and resident of New Orleans, who died Sept. 14, 1999. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. She was the wife of Michael Faucheux; daughter of William Edward and Marilyn Guidry Ritchie; sister of Timothy Scott and Kelly Elizabeth Ritchie; and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome W. Guidry and Marjorie Ritchie. She was preceded in death by her brother, David Edward Ritchie, and grandfather, Douglas Ritchie. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home of Covington is in charge of arrangements. Lucile Lepine A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday at L.A. Muhleisen and Son Funeral Home in Kenner for Lucile Triche Lepine, 89, a native of Labadieville, long-time resident of Kenner and resident of Atlanta, who died at 3:40 p.m. Sept. 12, 1999. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery. She was the mother of Oscar C. Lepine Jr. and half-sister of Mary Louise T. Gilbert. She is also survived by a step-grandson and two step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar C. Lepine Sr.; daughter, Patricia Lepine Whiteman; half-brother, Charles W. Triche Jr.; sister, Nina V. Hoffman; and half-sisters, Nita Jo T. Cavalliero, Marion T. Daigle and Patricia T. Achee. Contributions to the Alzheimer's Association of Greater New Orleans, 1040 Calhoun St., New Orleans 70118, are preferred. L.A. Muhleisen and Son Funeral Home of Kenner is in charge of arrangements. Joseph Serigny A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Joseph J. Serigny, 73, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 12:39 p.m. Sept. 14, 1999. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. A rosary service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Evelyn T. Serigny of Galliano; father of John Joseph Serigny of Cut Off, Suzan Marie Serigny of St. Bernard, Charlotte Mitchell of Shreveport and Jan Doucet of Cut Off; and brothe r of Gregory Serigny of Thibodaux, Lorida Picciola of Golden Meadow, Rosie Savoie of Larose, Romanda Pitre of Cut Off, Peggy Doucet of Gulfport, Miss., and Catherine Serigny of Long Beach, Miss. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph A. and Margaret Gisclair Serigny; brothers, Howell Serigny and Abraham Smith; and sister, Godlyn Serigny. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church,. He was a U.S. World War II veteran who served in the European theatre and a retired board captain. He was known for his duck-carving talents as acknowledged in a book. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Ann Tardiff A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church for Ann Audrey Guillot Tardiff, 69, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:45 p.m. Sept. 14, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at the St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the wife of Gerald Tardiff and mother of Jeannine T. Legendre and Julie Tardiff. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Eunice Poche Guillot. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Vance Troxler Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church for Vance Joseph Troxler Sr., 73, a native of Taft and resident of Raceland, who died at 6:20 p.m. Sept. 13, 1999. Visitation will be 7 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. He was the father of Vance Jr. and Lee C. Troxler, Terry T. Jeffers and Christy T. Labonte and brother of Oliver Troxler Jr., Mona Gassen, Elaine Foret and Shirley Barre. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Mongrue Troxler; parents, Oliver Sr. and Consuela Keller Troxler; son, Ted J. Troxler; and sister, Joyce Kelly. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Thursday -- September 16, 1999 John Dugan Jr. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for John Warren Dugan Jr., 52, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Houston, who died at 11:15 a.m. Sept. 15, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales #2 Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Celest e Corbin Dugan of Houston; son of Bobbie Lanoux Dugan of Houma and John W. Dugan Sr. of Thibodaux; stepson of Marilyn Dugan of Thibodaux; father of Dawn Galliano of New Orleans, Anne Dugan of Houston and Holly Dugan of Lafayette; stepfather of Laurie Hester of Houma, Natalie Hester of Houston and Jane Hester of Lafayette; brother of Robert "Bob" Dugan of Las Vegas, Dana Rhodes and Lauren Soignier, both of Houma; and half-brother of John Daniel Dugan of Thibodaux. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, John W. Dugan III; and brother, James "Jim" Dugan. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Emily Grover A religious service will be held at noon Saturday at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home in New Orleans for Emily Z. Grover, 89, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:45 a.m. Sept. 15, 1999. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Louis Cemetery #3 in New Orleans. She was the sister of Alma Z. Zimmerman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry F. Grover; parents, Edouard and Mary Flick Zbinden; brother, Edward J. Zbinden; and sisters, Helen, Virginia and Janet Zbinden and Lena Z. Cutrer. Donations to Lutheran High School, 3864 17th St., Metairie, 70002, a re preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Melvin LeBlanc A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue for Melvin P. "Mel" LeBlanc, 57, a native of New Orleans and resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 10:15 a.m. Sept. 15, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Dorothy Caro LeBlanc; son of Pansy Hebert LeBlanc; father of Gary James and Dan Paul LeBlanc; and brother of Merrill LeBlanc Scott. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Armand Pierre LeBlanc and brother, Daniel Paul LeBlanc. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. He was a member and past president of the Terrebonne Black Bass Club and a machine shop foreman for Surbo Tubular Services, Inc. He liked to fish. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. Friday -- September 17, 1999 Clara Candies A religious service will be held at noon Saturday at Baptist Church in Des Allemands for Clara Stephens Candies, 57, a native of Birmingham, Ala., and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 5 a.m. Sept. 16, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Christian Cemetery in Des Allemands. She was the wife of Tommy Candies and mother of Lynn, Toby, Ian, Tomy, and Kim Candies and Anna Candies Berthelot. She is also survived by eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Leroy and Eleanor Cornwell, Stephens, and brother, Lelan Stephens. She was a parishioner of Baptist Church in Des Allemands. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Enola Ledet A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Enola Ledet, 81, a native of St. Charles and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2 a.m. Sept. 16, 1999. Church services are pending. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles. She was the mother of Robert, Esther, Michael, and Karen Ledet; and sister of Edith Gaubert LeBlanc, Adline Gaubert Samanie, and Edna Gaubert Babin; and grandmother of Melinda, Troy, Travis, Lindsey, and Alyse Ledet. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death b y her husband, John Ledet; parents, Thomas and Theresa Richard Gaubert; brothers, Lawrence and Emile Gaubert; and sisters, Louise Gaubert Ledet and Irma Gaubert Simon. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Floyd LeRay Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Floyd A. LeRay, Sr., 55, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:40 a.m. Sept. 16, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Evelyn Gonzales LeRay; father of Floyd Jr., Michael, Danial "Boone," and Samantha LeRay and Monica Chiasson; and brother of Glenn, Jerry, and Ronald LeRay. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, McKinley and Agnes Guillot LeRay, and brother, Paul LeRay. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Carrie Oncale A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Carrie R. Oncale, 84, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 16, 1999. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the mother of Terry and Dennis A. Oncale, Charlotte O. LaMaison; sister of Cora R. Blanchard; half-sister of Audrey and Willi e Richard. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis P. Oncale; parents, Nelson Richard and Alyce Thibodaux; brothers, Claude and Steven Richard, and a great-grandson, Tyler J. Oncale. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Bessie Wright A religious service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland for Bessie Ordone Wright, 67, a native and resident of Paradis, who died at 8:10 p.m. Sept. 15, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Holy Savior Cemetery. She was the mother of John Irvin Wright, Ann Marie Tilyou and Beth Downey and sister of Gerald Ordone. She is also survived by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Irvin and Josephine Falgout Ordone. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Wednesday -- September 22, 1999 Ruffin Bergeron Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bayou Black for Ruffin "Ruff" Peter Bergeron Jr., 68, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 6:45 a.m. Sept. 21, 1999. Visitation will be 4 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Geraline Arceneaux Bergeron of Houma; father of Randal Bergeron, Jill Bergeron Junot and Connie Vendetto, all of Houma; and brother of Gerald, Clyde and Tommy Bergeron, Lydia B. Breaux, Carol B. Antill, Helen B. and Cheryl B. Giroir and Millie B. Guidry, all of Houma. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruffin and Lydia Hebert Bergeron Sr. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a self-employed sugar cane farmer. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Lela Leonard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Lafayette for Lela Braud Leonard, 92, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lafayette, who died Sept. 19, 1999. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Martin and Castille Funeral Home in Lafayette. A rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. today by the Catholic Daughters of America. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum of the Resurrection in Lafayette. She was the mother of Lea Ray Leonard Pitre of Starksville, Miss.; and sister of Eula M. Prechter and J oyce M. Bene, both of New Orleans, Lester P. and Melvin P. Breaux, both of Marrero, and Junius E. Braud of Gulf Coast, Miss. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Leonard; parents, Edgar Amond Braud and Lelia Valerie Stevens; sisters, Leona B. Rotolo, Elsie B. LeBlanc and Doris B. Plaisance; and brothers, Claude P., Leon P. and Ervin P. Braud. She was a member of the St. Genevieve Catholic Community and the Catholic Daughters of America. Donations to The Milk Fund, c/o Daily Advertiser, P.O. Box 3268, Lafayette, 70502, are preferred. Martin and Castille Funeral Home of Lafayette is in charge of arrangements. Doretha Matthews A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Community Funeral Home in Houma for Doretha Johnson Matthews, 81, a native and resident of Gibson, who died at 10 a.m. Sept. 17, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. James Baptist Church Cemetery in Gibson. She was the mother of Louetta M. Green, Doris, Hodges F. and Kelvin Matthews, all of Gibson, and Glenn N. Matthews of Houma. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ferdinand Matthews; parents, Ellen Hanzy Jones and Alex Johnson; sis ters, Olivemeas, Lillie, Irma, Foleatha, Norla and Ethel Jones Johnson, Mary Johnson Harris and Lizzy Jones Cross; and brothers, Andrew, Richard, Walter, Earl and Sherfield Johnson, and Jonny Jones. She was a member of St. James Baptist Church in Gibson. She was a homemaker. She was a former janitor for Gibson Elementary School and a former cook at Mayon Caf? in Gibson. Community Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Tuesday -- September 21, 1999 Adeline Acosta A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Geneveive Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Adeline Gros Acosta, 93, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4:15 a.m. Sept. 19, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is the mother of Roland L. Acosta. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jules Acosta; parents, Philip and Emma Adams Gros; and brothers, Percy Sr. and Edley Gros. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. John Cedotal A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux for John "Johnny" Charles Cedotal, 54, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Milwaukee, Wis., who died at 6:40 p.m. Sept. 17, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville. He was the brother of Frank J. Cedotal Jr. of Gray, Judy Cedotal Duncan of Thibodaux, Theresa Cedotal of Houma, Jeanette Landry of Marrero, and Jo Ann Cedotal of Charleston, S.C. He was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin Sr. and Agatha Blanchard Cedotal; brother, James Cedotal; and sister Betty Mary LeBlanc. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Gerald Faucha A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Gerald "Jay" P. Faucha, 68, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 11:45 a.m. Sept. 19, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Nolan Faucheaux, Floyd and Thelma Faucha, Faith F. Breaux, Sylvia F. Plaisance and Betty F. LeBlanc. He was preceded in death by his parents, Justilian and Elma Arcement Faucha. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. He was a Korean War veteran and a member of American Legion Post No. 349. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Ida Landry A Mass of Christian bu rial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Ida "Couloute" Landry Landry, 94, a native and resident of Brule St. Vincent, who died at 9 p.m. Sept. 17, 1999. Burial was held at the church cemetery. She was the mother of J.C. Landry, Marian L. Blanchard and Lorraine L. Shaheen; and sister of Ouida L. Passantino. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Maurice Landry; parents, F.U. and Ella Caballero Landry; and brothers, Lee, Eddie and Lynn Landry. Donations to St. Elizabeth Catholic Church are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. Milfred Ledet A private funeral service was held Monday for Milfred "M.O." Ledet, 80, a native of Boutte and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11 a.m. Sept. 19, 1999. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Dorothy Ryals Ledet; father of Michael and Candace Ledet, William King and Tiffany Fakier; and brother of Lionel and Ellis Ledet. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Lucille Babin Ledet. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. Noella Melancon A M ass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for Noella Baudoin Melancon, 81, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 7:45 p.m. Sept. 20, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Ronald, Curtis and Daniel "Squirrel" Melancon, Jackie Stassi, Juanita Matherne and Roxanne Hernandez; and sister of Conrad Baudoin, Gertrude Sampey, Ella Mae Bernard, Miriam Hartman, Emily Chauvin and Emma Jean Zeringue; and step-sister of Melvin, Ted and Kerney Baudoin. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarance "Squirrel" Melancon; parents, Merille and Eve Matherne Baudoin; son, Clarence "C.J." Melancon; brother, Francis Baudoin; and grandchildren, Dwayne LeBlanc, Kernie Whitney and Wade Matherne. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Lawrence Thibodaux A Mass of Christian burial was held at 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Lawrence Adam Thibodaux, 69, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Southdown Care Center, who died at 10 p.m. Sept. 17, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the b rother of Nora Andras and Annmay Tastet; and half-brother of Joachina Thibodaux Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joachina and Roselida Rodrigue Thibodaux; brothers, Eugene, Oliver and Junius Thibodaux; half-brother, Levie Thibodaux; and half-sisters, Louis Ford and Annie Landry. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport was in charge of arrangements. Monday -- September 20, 1999 Adele Crochet A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe Aux Chenes for Adele N. Crochet, 77, a native of Pointe Aux Chenes and resident of Houma, who died at 10:25 p.m. Sept. 16,1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Leland J. Sr., John J. Jr., Evence "Sonny", Gurshel and Lydell "Sly" Crochet, Dorothy "Dot" Comeaux, Linda Pellegrin, Melissa Crochet Ardoin and Barbara Crochet Theriot; and sister of Alton and Reggie Naquin, Helen Naquin Plaisance and Annie Naquin Ledet. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren and 46 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Crochet Sr.; parents, Neville and Dorina Dupre Naquin; and granddaughter, Angie Crochet. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She was a member of the Krewe of Cleopatra Carnival Club. Donations to the American Cancer Soci ety are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. Olivia McBride A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Olivia M. McBride, 68, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died Sept. 16, 1999. Burial was at Morning Star Cemetery No. 2 in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Wilfred, Larry and Robert McBride, Ella Mae Hamilton, Doris Ann Leonard and Annette Davis, all of Napoleonville, Joseph McBride of Thibodaux, and Terry Davis and Bobby Douglas, both of New Orleans; and sister of Harry Anderson Sr. and Audrey Williams, both of New Orleans, Wilbert Anderson Sr. of Algiers, Viola Wilson of Baton Rouge, Rose Duncan of Dorseyville, and Leona Duncan and Yvonne Anderson, both of Thibodaux. She is also survived by 30 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard McBride; parents, Joseph and Camilla B. Anderson; sons, Alfred and Frank McBride; brothers, Joseph Sr. and Rev. Alfred Anderson; sister, Annie Mae Starks; and four grandchildren. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. Nathan Oliver Jr. 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 Nathan A. Oliver Jr., 82, a native of Hollywood, Calif. and resident of Galliano, who died at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 19, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the father of Andy and Ted Oliver, and Suzie Bernard. He is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucia Marie Collins Oliver; parents, Nathan A. Sr. and Bessie P. Sanders Oliver; son, Nathan A. Oliver III; and brother, W.F. Oliver. He was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Ociana Roddy A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Ociana "Nan" Roddy, 96, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 6:48 p.m. Sept. 19, 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. She was the mother of Alice Roddy Lirette. She is also survived by three grandchildren and four great-granchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Lovless Roddy; parents, Ernest and Celestine Robichaux Lapeyrouse; daughter, Della Ann Roddy; brothers, Ernest Joseph Jr., Eugene, Frank and Narcisse Lapeyro use; half-brothers, Calvin and Alvin Lapeyrouse; sisters, Ernestine, Theresa, Louise, Celestine Marie, Angelina, Elise and Marie Emelie; and half-sister, Viola Lapeyrouse Dupre. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Andrew Verret A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church in Mathews for Andrew "AP" Philip Verret, 65, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:20 p.m. Sept. 18, 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 St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He was the brother of Eddie Joseph and Jean Verret, and Tullie Borne. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Mark and Nora Folse Verret; and brothers, Dave M. and Guy T. Verret. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church. He was the former proprietor of Verret's Flooring. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Thursday -- September 23, 1999 James Canon A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for James "Jimmy" F. Canon, 74, a native of Villagemill, Texas, and resident of Cut Off, who died a t 4:45 p.m. Sept. 21, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Frances Curole Canon; father of Freddie Canon; and brother of Roxie C. Steele. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Anna Canon; and sister , Elma C. Marble. He was Catholic. He was a second class boatswain's mate in the Navy. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. Bessie Scallan A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home in Metarie for Bessie Gaudet Scallan, 92, a native of Raceland and resident of Metairie, who died at 8:34 p.m. Sept. 20, 1999. Visitation will be 4 p.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be private. She was the mother of Glyndora Rooney, Wanda Frank and Denesia Gulledge. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merlin J. Scallan; parents, Willie Gaudet and Alice Gervais; daughter, Cynthia S. Kaft; brothers, Roland, Roy, Edgar and Ruben Gaudet; and sisters, Lucie G. McMurry, Leontine G. Brady and Eliska G. Simon. She was a homemaker. Donations to Worldwide Witnessing Work of Jehovah Witness, 25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, N.Y., 11201-2483, are preferred. Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home of Metairie is in charge of arrangements. Mary Solet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac for Mary "T-Anne" Lillian Solet, 90, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, who died at 3:27 p.m. Sept. 22, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Victorine Billiot Solet; brother, Abbie Solet; and sisters, Libby, Gladys and Odit Billiot, Daisy Solet, Josephine Anne Dion and Engell Francis. She was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Magnus Songe A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Magnus "Mack" J. Songe, 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 10 p.m. Sept. 21, 1999. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the husband of Elise Melancon Songe; father of Cynthia Fanguy; step-father of Virginia Guichet; and brother of Bryan Songe, Grace Kraemer and Geraldine "Tippy" Breaux. He is also survived by two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fre ddie and Claurence Martin Songe; and brother, E.J. "Buddy" Songe. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He served in the Army and enjoyed fishing. He was the retired owner of Songe Motors of Houma. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Friday -- September 24, 1999 Lelia Cheramie A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow for Lelia "Te-Ya" Cheramie, 85, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 3:08 p.m. Sept. 23, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow. She was the sister of Lillian C. St. Pierre. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ovide and Eulalie Callais Cheramie; brothers, Vorres, Walzie, Torres, Louis, Duroc and Clovis Cheramie; and sisters, Hazel C. Terrebonne and Alena C. Felarise. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Earl Davis A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Earl Davis, 86, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, who died at 8:25 p.m. Sept. 20, 1999. A wake service will be held at 8 p.m. today at the church Visitation will be 5 p.m. until wake at the church. Burial wil l be in the Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. He was the husband of Henrietta Davis of Raceland; father of Earl Roy Davis of Algiers, Stephen Davis of Raceland, Joetta Webb of New Orleans and Mary Louise Randall of Franklin; and brother of Tom Davis Jr., Elva Gray and Lillie Mae Duncan, all of Raceland. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Celestan Duncan and Tom Davis Sr. He was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. He was a member of Progressive Masonic Lodge No. 8 of New Orleans and the Raceland Benevolent Society. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Jeanne Foret A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at Raceland Assembly of God Church in Raceland for Jeanne Lorraine Foret, 46, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, who died at 3:07 p.m. Sept. 21, 1999. She was the daughter of Felix F. Foret Sr.; and sister of Frank F. Sr, Felix F. Jr., Ronald F. and Daniel J. Foret, Antoinette F. Troxler, Catherine F. Griffin and Elaine F. Chouest. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary E. R. Foret; and sister, Janice F. Folse. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Delores Freeman A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Samart Fu neral Home in Houma for Delores Davidson Freeman, 63, a native of Oklahoma and resident of Houma, who died at 12:12 a.m. Sept. 24, 1999. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. She was the wife of Joseph E. Freeman; mother of Joseph Jr. and Dallas S. Freeman, both of Houma, and Kimber Lee Freeman Landry of Loreauville; and sister of Billy Dan Fitch of Brusley, and Keta Davidson Lowe of Metairie. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daphne Mills Davidson Fitch and Russell Davidson; and step-father, Alfred "Blackie" Fitch. She was a real estate agent. Donations to cancer research are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Elenora Gurley A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Progress Missionary Baptist Church in New Orleans for Elenora Gurley, 78, a native and resident of New Orleans, who died Sept. 22, 1999. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Park Cemetery. She was the mother of Shelia, Barbara, Isaiah, General, Bobby, Charles, Henry, Melvin, Eddie and Nathaniel Gurley, and Yvonne Howard, all of New Orleans; and step-mother of Layth L. Jr. and Sophi a Gurley, both of New Orleans. She is also survived by 36 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Layth L. Gurley Sr.; parents, Charles and Victoria Gooden Jones; son, Anthony Gurley; and step-children, Robert Sr., Lucy and Oneida Gurley. She was a member of Pilgrim Progress Missionary Baptist Church for approximately 50 years, Choir No. 2, and the Pastor's Aid Club. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the La. Freeman Chorus, Daughter of I.B.P.O.E. and Daughter of Isis. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Rosa Jambon A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Rosa St. Pierre Jambon, 88, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 3:01 p.m. Sept. 22, 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 Ted Rawley Jambon; and sister of John St. Pierre. She is also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Etienne Antoine Jambon; parents, Justilian and Celesie Toups St. Pierre; brother, Morize St. Pierre; and sisters, Justilia Boudreaux, Una Holley and Lena Jane Chabert. Falgout F uneral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Cleveland Jarvis A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at New St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews for Cleveland "Fat" Louis Jarvis, 56, a native of Woodville, Miss. and resident of Raceland, who died Sept. 20 , 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Keehernas "Cather ine" Jarvis of Raceland; father of Germaine Samuels of Houma, Janice and Loria F. Jarvis, and Dwayne L. Shaw, all of Raceland; and brother of Leroy Jarvis and Mildrew Blackmore, both of Woodville, Jimmy and Alma Jarvis, both of St. Louis, Mo., John Jarvis of New Orleans, Nolan and Henry Jarvis, both of Baton Rouge, and Rosa Lee Jackson of Chicago. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Hannah Jarvis; brothers, James "Lil Man" Sr. and Jack Jarvis; and sisters, Deloris Jarvis Pickett and Marjorie Jean Jarvis. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Joyce Jupiter A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Joyce L. Jupiter, 56, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died Sept. 19, 1999. Visitatio n will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Lucretia Jupiter and Ziva Williams, both of Napoleonville and Constance Williams of Sacramento, Calif.; and sister of Genevie Jupiter of New Orleans, Geraldine and Patricia Williams, Charles Ovide Sr. and James Edward Williams Jr., all of Dorseyville, and Elues Williams Sr. of Napoleonville. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Jupiter; and parents, James Sr. and Ethel Williams. She was a choir member at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church. She was a personal care attendant at the Lafourche A.R.C. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Drake Taylor A graveside service will be held at 2:45 p.m. today at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux for Drake Michael Taylor, infant, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7 a.m. Sept. 23, 1999. He was the son of Travis Taylor and Valerie Thibodaux; and grandson of Bonnie and Emery Taylor, and Margaret and Louis Guillot. Monday -- September 27, 1999 Harlan Belanger Jr. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home of Houma for Harlan Fields Belanger Jr., 26, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 8:30 a.m. Sept . 24, 1999. Burial was at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma. He was the son of Janice Ross of New York and Harlan Belanger Sr. of Houma; step-son of Lisa LeBlanc Belanger of Houma; brother of Sherri Belanger of Houma, half-brother of Cecily and Nicholas Belanger, both of Houma; and grandson of Claire Boudreaux Belanger of Houma. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roland J. Belanger and Rosalie Ross; and great-grandmother, Hannah Schild. He was a 1992 graduate of Terrebonne High School and a senior at Nicholls State University. He was employed by Sears & Roebuck Co. of Houma. Donations to Harlan F. Belanger Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund at Hibernia National Bank are preferred. Rita Chauvin A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Rita Jennie Politz Chauvin, 75, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 12:01 a.m. Sept. 27, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Jacqueline C. Menuet and Jan C. DeDiaz; sister of Judge Henry A. Politz, Lena Hernandez, Virginia Triche, and Rose Mary Politz. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in d eath by her husband, Munson Chauvin; parents, Antonina and Virginia Russo Politz; brother Sam Politz; sisters Gloria Talbot, Josephine Maraist Dugas, and Odette Barras. Landry's funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Azilda Comardelle A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Community Assembly of God Church in Bayou Gauche for Azilda D. Comardelle, 67, a native and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 11:20 p.m. Sept. 25, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. She was the wife of Norman Comardelle; mother of Denver and Debra Comardelle, Caffie Pitre and Darlene Hymel; and sister of Wilfred Dufrenia, Vincent Dufrene, and Grace Folse. She is also survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Jr. and Cecile Dufrene Dufrenia; brother, Jimmy Dufrenia; and sisters, Lucille Matherne and Kathy Robertson. She was a member of the Community Assembly of God Church. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Preston Dugas A memorial service will be held at a later date for Preston George Dugas, 76, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 24, 1999. He was the f ather of Preston James Dugas of New Orleans; brother of Floyd Dugas and Gladys D. Aucoin, both of Napoleonville, and Norman Dugas of Merritt Island, Fla.; and brother-in-law of Marguerite Dugas of Napoleonville, Helen Dugas of Merritt Island and Pauline Dugas of Houston. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calixte Sr. and Cecile Guillot Dugas; brothers, Calixte Jr. and Allen Dugas; sister, Kryle D. Blanchard; brother-in-laws, Roy Aucoin Sr. and Lawrence "To Blanc" Blanchard; and sister-in-law, Nadine Dugas. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Erna Keller A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville for Erna Nicholas Keller, 76, a native and resident of Hahnville, who died at 9:15 a.m. Sept. 26, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft. She was the wife of Stanley F. Keller Jr.; mother of Stanley III, Marvin P. and Gail J. Keller, and Caryl Lynn Spurgeon; and sister of Gerald and Roy Nicholas, Vivian Verdin, Dorothy Durapau and Minnie Verdun. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parent s, Leon and Philonise Friloux Nicholas; son, Donald Ray Keller; and brothers, Sidney and Earl Nicholas. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Glenn Landry Jr. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma for Glenn David Landry Jr., 26, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 24, 1999. Burial was at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma. He was the fiancee of Kimberly "Kim" Bruno of Houma; son of Glenn Sr. and Jean Belanger Landry of Houma; brother of Summer Landry of Houma; and grandson of Claire Boudreaux Belanger and Madge Theriot, both of Houma. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roland J. Belanger and Esso John Landry. He was a 1992 graduate of Terrebonne High School and a Computer Drafting graduate of Louisiana Technical College. He was employed by Duplantis Engineering of Thibodaux. Donations to St. Gregory Barbarigo Church, 1005 Williams Ave., Houma, 70364, are preferred. Linton LeBlanc A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux for Linton Lloyd LeBlanc, 58, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, who died at 2:45 p.m. Sept. 25, 1999. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Irene Kern LeBlanc. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. James McFee Sr. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland for James Walter McFee Sr., 51, a native of Ohio and resident of Raceland, who died at 7:20 p.m. Sept. 23, 1999. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. The body will be cremated. He is the father of James "Jimmy" McFee Jr. and Louise "Lou Ann" Wallenberg; and brother of John and Morris Baily, Jack McFee, Donald, Ronald and George Myron Anderson. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aster John and Ethel Marie And erson; and sister, Glenda Carlton. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Sonny Ordoyne A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Victory Assembly of God in Vacherie for Sonny F. Ordoyne, 39, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, who died at 12:45 a.m. Sept. 26, 1999. Visitation will be 7 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Judy R. Ordoyne; father of Jarmen and Jardy Ordoyne; and brother of Emory John, Hery Jr., Duke J. and Nicole Ordoyne, and Vanessa O. Holden. He was preceded in death by his father, Hery J. Ordoyne; and brother, Taylor P. Ordoyne. Samart Funeral H ome of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Lloyd Rodrigue A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma for Lloyd "Loyde" Phillip Rodrigue, 78, a native of Chackbay and resident of Houma, who died at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23, 1999. Burial was at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma. He was the husband of Myrtle Bourgeois Rodrigue; father of Katherine Rogers, Judy Messina and Christine Burns; and brother of Leland Rodrigue of Houma, Murphy and Willie Rodrigue, both of Thibodaux, and Lucy Rodrigue of Labadieville. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Laurena Marse Rodrigue. He was a parishioner at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He was a World War II Army veteran. He liked hunting, fishing and Beagle dog breeding. He was a butcher/meat cutter at Van's Meat Market, Blue Ribbon Meat Market and Autin Meat Packing Co. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. Glenda Sandifer A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Glenda "Janis" Marsh Sandifer, 63, a native of San Angelo, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3 a.m. Sept. 24, 1999. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until funera l time at the funeral home. She was the mother of Franklin M. Carter, Glenda Sue Adams, Karen C. Zeringue and Elizabeth V. Martin; and sister of Ronald, Burton Marsh and Drew Jewett, Betty Lou Newberry and Wilma Smith. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Sandifer; parents, Ernest Sr. and Betty Hobson Marsh; and brother, Ernest Marsh Jr. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Verna Thomassie A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Verna Duffy Thomassie, 78, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died Sept. 25, 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 Thomas A. Thomassie III, Miriam T. Cheramie and Denise T. Gonzales; and sister of John Duffy, Jeanne St. Pierre, Claire Plaisance, Emelda Adams, Pauline Cretini and Pearl Cheramie. She is also survived by nine grand children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas A. Thomassie; parents, Nichollas and Lucy Galjour Duffy; brother, Max Duffy; and sisters, Ida Lasseigne, Vivian Cheramie and Louise Plaisance. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Agnes Ward A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday for Agnes DuBois Ward, 84, a native and resident of Donner, who died at 11:45 p.m. Sept. 25, 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. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Ronald Joseph Ward and Joyce Ward Benoit; and sister of Nelson DuBois. She is also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Valery Ward; parents, Emile and Laura Melancon DuBois; and brother, Sidney DuBois. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Tuesday -- September 28, 1999 Clarence Johnson Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Clarence Johnson Sr., 70, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Sept. 26, 1999. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the Bell Baptist Church Benevolent Cemetery. He was the husband of Essie Louise Johnson of Thibodaux; father of Clarence L. Jr. and Carl J. Johnson, both of Thibodaux, and Perry L. Johnson of Houston; and brother of Wilma Stewart of Raceland and Dorothy Brown of Thibodaux. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Valmo and Viola Lee Johnson; brother, Henry Lee Johnson; and sister, Shirley Thomas. He was a member of Third Zion Baptist Church, and held the position of chairman of the Deacon Board for many years. He was a Korean War Army Veteran, a member of American Legion Post No. 513 of Thibodaux and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 5097 of Thibodaux. He liked fishing, hunting and gardening. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Joseph Peltier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Joseph C. Peltier, 76, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died Sept. 27, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the companion of Clemmie H. Morvant; and brother of Davis, Paul and Rodney Peltier, all of Chackbay. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Valerie Durocher Peltier; step-mother, Elvine Adams Peltier; brothers, Charles and Norbert Peltier; and sisters, Violia Peltier Vedroz and Isabella Peltier Levron. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Wednesday -- September 29, 1999 Mary Falgout A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville for Mary Lou Thibodeaux Falgout, 55, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Hahnville, who died at 10 a.m. Sept. 28, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft. She was the wife of Larry Falgout Sr.; daughter of Norris Thibodeaux; mother of Larry Falgout Jr.; and sister of Glenn Antoine, Wayne Joseph and Terry James Thibodeaux. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her mother, Zenobia Leonard Thibodeaux. She was employed by Waterford III Cafeteria. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Marie Poche A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Gerard Catholic Church for Marie Alice Blanchard Poche, 83, a native of Labadieville and resident of Baton Rouge, who died at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27, 1999. Visitation will be 4 to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East in Baton Rouge. A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today by the Catholic Daughters of America. Burial will be a t Greenoaks Memorial Park. She was the mother of Jo Ann Belveu of Indio, Calif., Carol Marie Rials of Monroe, and Bill Poche of Baton Rouge; and sister of Pauline Blanchard Clause, Estelle Blanchard Hull, Celeste Blanchard Dawson and Alice Blanchard Melanson. She is also survived by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Poche; parents, Bonny and Alice Barlow Blanchard; and brothers, Bonny, Camille and Henry Blanchard. She was a member of St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters of America. She was a retired school teacher. Donations to Hospice of Baton Rouge, 8322 One Calais Ave., Suite A Baton Rouge, 70809, are preferred. Ravenhorst Funeral Home of Baton Rouge is in charge of arrangements. Jean Silverii A Mass of Christian bur ial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Jean Gilmer Silverii, 67, a native of Carthage, Miss. and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3 a.m. Sept. 28, 1999. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Joseph T. Silverii; mother of Steve, Stan, Scott, Shaun and Robert "Stace" Silverii, Debi S. Chachat i and Donna S. Atkins; and sister of R.H. "Unk" Gilmer and Pat G. Crane. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, R.H. and Frances Jordan Gilmer Windham; and granddaughter, Christa Rose-Lena Silverii. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters Court Anna Maria and Thibodaux Regional Medical Center Ladies Auxiliary. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Munson Toups Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Munson Joseph Toups Sr., 87, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, who died at 11:10 a.m. Sept. 28, 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 Munson Jr. and Donald Toups, both of Choupic, Jane Tabor of Choctaw, Janet Falcon of Labadieville and Sandra Hebert of Schriever; and brother of Eddie and Clarence Toups, both of Thibodaux. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Clement Toups; parents, Xavier and Therese Morris Toups; daughter Loretta Granier; brother, Irvin Toups; and sisters, Mable Albert, Edna Thibodaux and Esther Morvant. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Thursday -- September 30, 1999 Bertha Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Bertha Mae Orgeron Hebert, 50, a native of Lockport and resident of Cut Off, who died at 11:30 p.m. Sept. 28, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Huey Hebert Sr.; daughter of Norlie Richoux Orgeron; mother of Huey Jr., Chad Paul, Wade Anthony and Jared Michael Hebert; and sister of Freddie J. Jr. and Johnny Orgeron and Marie Foret. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Freddie J. Orgeron Sr.; and brother, Wilton Orgeron. She was Catholic. She was an employee of Wal-Mart in the electronics department for 15 years. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. May Lirette A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for May Buquet Lirette, a native of Dulac and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:40 p.m. Sept. 29, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery. She was the mother of Amanda L. LeBouef; and sister of Eve M. Buquet. She is also survived by two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Lirette; parents, Aubin and Lena Maronge Buquet; sister, Daisy Buquet; and brothers, Edmond, Robert and A.J. Buquet. She was a retired postmaster. She was a member of the Krewe of Hyacinthians and American Legion Auxillary Unit 31. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.