Thibodaux Daily Comet Obituaries for January 2000 Submitted by Don Johnson ********************************************** 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. Monday -- January 03, 2000 Randolph Barnes Sr. Randolph "Randy" Barnes Sr., 66, a native of Poplarville, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 1, 2000. He was the father of Dale Rachel, Viola Daigle and Carolyn Guillot; and brother of Louise Hymel. He was also survived by 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, John T. Sr. and Mary Caldwell Barnes; son, Randolph Barnes Jr.; daughter, Elizabeth Ann Lambert; brothers, John Jr., Charles, Howard, Fritz and Albert Barnes; and sisters, Helen Harris, Viola Smith, Elise Duhon and Margaret Barnes. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. James Hennessee Sr. A religious service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home in Delaware, Ohio, for James M. Hennessee Sr., 46, a native and resident of Delaware, who died Dec. 31, 1999. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Mechanicsburg, Ohio. He was the husband of Sanita Hennessee of near Georgetown, Guyana; ex-husband of Joyce Hennessee of Labadieville; son of Ruby Jordan Cosgray of Lewis Center; special son of Roger Sr. and Donna Postell, both of Green Camp; father of James M. Hennessee Jr. of Thibodaux; father-in-law of Misty Hennessee of Thibodaux; brother of Roger Postell Jr. and Michael John Ray, both of Delaware, Rhonda Leasure and Tracey Merrin, both of Radnor, and Beth Bumpus of Arlington, Texas; brothe r-in-law of Sally Postell of Delaware, Jerry Leasure and Russ Merrin, both of Radnor, and John Bumpus of Arlington; and grandson of Idella Jordan of Delaware. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Thomas "Tom" Hennessee; and step-father, Robert Cosgray. Donations to the family in care of Rhonda Leasure, 4240 River Road, Radnor, Ohio, 43066, are preferred. DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home of Ohio is in charge of arrangements. Gus Holloway Sr. A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at St. Charles Baptist Church in Paincourtville for Gus "Tony" Holloway Sr., 85, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Plattenville, who died Dec. 30, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Myrtle Bryant Holloway of Plattenville; father of Florence B. Heims of Dorseyville, Elouise H. Cheatham of Labadieville, and Charles Holloway Sr. of Aberdeen, Md.; and brother of Rosetta H. Carter of Klotzville and Rebecca H. Thornton of New Orleans. He was also survived by 15 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Sr. and Virginia Holloway; sons, Sterling Holloway Sr. and Gus Holloway Jr.; four sisters, five brothers, grandson, Reginald Holloway; and great-grandson, Jonathan Holloway. He was a retired construction worker with LeBlanc Brothers Construction Co. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. Alexie Martin 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 Alexie "Ben" Joseph Martin, 78, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 5:16 a.m. Jan. 1, 2000. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He was the father of Caroll Martin and Gail Lafont; brother of Victor Martin and Marie Pitre; and grandfather of Michelle M., Tad and Laurie Lafont, and Ben Martin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Hebert Martin; parents, Azanor and Amelia Autin Martin; brothers, Azena Claire and Joseph C. Martin; and sisters, Gladys M. Burch, Evelyn M. Bouzigard and Emeline Theriot. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Larose and the American Legion of Golden Meadow. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Edgar Plaisance A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Edgar Julian Plaisance, 83, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 9:09 a.m. Jan. 1, 2000. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Jan Johansen, Jean Chiasson, Linda Diebold Johnson; and brother of Julian Plaisance and Alicia Schultz. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lenora Gamberella Plaisance; parents, Jean and Agalia Lafont Plaisance; son, Bobby Joseph Plaisance, infant daughter; brothers, John, Ecton, Hector and Felician Plaisance; and sisters, Eliza Crosby and Felicia Lefort. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. John Robichaux Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma for John Anthony Robichaux Sr., 49, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 3:30 a.m. Jan. 1, 2000. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Debra Carlos Robichaux; father of John A. Jr., Craig J. and Corey J. Robichaux; and brother of Lloyd J. "Polly" Robichaux and Joyce Robichaux King. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis J. Eunice M. Quick Robichaux; and brothers, Donald and Ronald Robichaux. He was Catholic. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was employed for over 30 years with McDermott as a crane operator. Donations to the family are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Pershing Toups Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Pershing J. Toups Sr., 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:20 a.m. Jan. 1, 2000. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Ann Adele Naquin Toups; father of Pershing "P.J." Jr. and Raymond "Ray" J. Toups, and Kathleen Toups Ayo; and brother of Heloise T. Oncale. He is also survived by five grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Anna Keller Toups; brothers, Louis T., Norman E., Huey and Raymond Toups; and sister, Henrietta T. Wells. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. Viola Toups A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Viola Adams Toups, 87, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, who died at 12:34 p.m. Dec. 31, 1999. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Roger Sr., Joseph and Dallas Toups, Martha Hunter, Lou Ann Guidroz, Molly Duet, Bonnie Guidr y and Lynn Taylor; and sister of Hursey Adams and Rita Ledet. She is also survived by 35 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel P. Toups; parents, Eusebe and Edna Charpentier Adams; daughters, Una Vining and Delta Pitre; and brothers, Joseph Sr. and Delvin Adams. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a Gold Star Mother and a member of the St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================================== =============================================================================================== Tuesday -- January 04, 2000 Richard Fisher III A religious service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Richard A. Fisher III, 55, a native of Buras and resident of Thibodaux, who died Jan. 3, 2000. Visitation will be 1p.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. He was the husband of Jean O'quin Fisher; father of Vicki and Sarah Fisher; and brother of Dannie Fisher Prible. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard A. Jr. and Evelyn "Bitty" Davis Fisher. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Gary Fitch A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Gary John "Mack" Fitch, 36, a native of Houma and resident of Bay St. Louis, Miss., who died Jan. 1, 2000. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Holy Family Cemetery in Dulac. He was the son of Clarence Fitch Sr.; and brother of Nolan, Leroy, Carl, Clarence Jr., Larry, Kerry and Barry Fitch, Helen Trahan, Judy Guidroz and Wendy Verdin. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hattie Smith Fitch; and brothers, Edward, Terry, Kenneth and Michael Fitch. He was a fisherman. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Eddie Gauthreaux Eddie Joseph Gauthreaux, 95, a native of Lockport and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:30 p.m. Jan. 2, 2000. Funeral time is pending. Burial will be at Overton City Cemetery in Overton, Texas. He was the father of Patsy Gauthreaux Moore of Thibodaux and Bettye Jean Gauthreaux of Overton; father-in-law of Joseph Warren Moore of Thibodaux; grandfather of Randy Joe Moore and Pamela Moore Kirkley, both of Thibodaux, and great-grandfather of Micah, Alaina and Gavin Moore, Lauren Lafont, and Wesley and Paul Kirkley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esterlene Harmon Ga uthreaux; parents, Emile and Felicia Plaisance Gauthreaux; son, Eddie Herman Gauthreaux; brothers, Silvestre, Abel, Louis and Eunice Gauthreaux; and sisters, Notilia G. LeBlanc, Helenia Gauthreaux, Justilia G. Bellanger, Viola G. Jeandron and Wilma G. Pansano Kuntz. He was a retired Gulf-Chevron oilfield worker in East Texas. Burrows Overton Funeral Home of Overton, Texas is in charge of arrangements. Morris Pitre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Morris Paul Pitre, 80, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, who died at 8:16 p.m. Jan. 2, 2000. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Cora Ledet Pitre; father of Maurice Jr., Theresa and Brian Pitre, Louella Lyons, Gloria Cormier and Mona Johnson; and brother of Mae Pitre Boudreaux. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marius and Elvia Daisy Pellegrin Pitre; one unnamed son; brothers, Oris, Reynold and Ackland Pitre; sisters, Vivian "Blondie" Pitre Duplantis Theriot and Daisy Pitre Cunningham; and grandchildren, Jessical Lorraine Lirette and Seth Landry Pitre. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and First Assembly of God. He liked hunting, fishing and playing his guitar. He was employed as a trawler, trapper and cook for John D. Monteiro and Co. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Julius Samanie Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Louis Catholic Church in Houma for Julius John "Sam" Samanie Sr., 69, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, who died at 3:13 p.m. Jan. 1, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Earline Lirette Samanie of Gray; father of Julius Samanie Jr. of Bossier City, Bryan and Elaine Samanie, both of Houma, Patricia Samanie Crochet of Gray and Debra Samanie LeBoeuf of Schriever; and brother of Vivian Breaux, Cleone Morgan and Floyd and Ray Samanie, all of Houma. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivy Sr. and Angele Hebert Samanie; brothers, Lionel, Ivy Jr. and Emile "Bill" Samanie; and sister, Hilda Samanie Carrol. He was a retired maintenance supervisor for Patterson Truck Line. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangments. =============================================================================================== ============================================================================================ === Wednesday -- January 05, 2000 Aaron Gros Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part for Aaron John "Bobby" Gros Sr., 65, a native and resident of Belle River, who died at 2 p.m. Jan. 3, 2000. Burial was at Sacred Heart Cemetery. He was the husband of Alice Metrejean Gros of Belle River; father of Cynthia Blanchard and Allison Arcement, both of Pierre Part, Tebbie, Jennifer, Aaron Jr., Clinton and Lynn Gros, all of Belle River; and brother of Louise Bourgeois of Houston, Lavinia Giroir of Labadieville, and Leona Aucoin and Lois McDaniel, both of Belle River. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Angelic Leonard Gros; daughter, Marlene Gros Vickery; son, Emile Metrejean; and brother, Tilton Gros. He was a retired crew boat operator for Ernest Duval. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville was in charge of arrangements. Victor Cheramie A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Victor A. Cheramie, 77, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 8:27 a.m. Jan. 4, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Normine "Min" Alario Cheramie ; father of Daisy Cheramie Guidry; brother of Edison, Irvin and Mack Cheramie; and half-brother of Kirby Cheramie. He is also survived by three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hick Sr. and Cherifa Cheramie; brother, Hick Cheramie Jr.; half-brother, Odeno Cheramie; and sister, Earline Borne. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. He was a World War II U.S. veteran. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion. He was a retired welder. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. John Clark John Henry Clark, 73, a native of Pecan, Miss., and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 2:56 p.m. Jan. 3, 2000. Funeral services will be held in Theodore, Ala. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Burial will be at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Bayou la Batre, Ala. He was the companion of Margaret Dardar; father of Wynn E. Clark of Gulfport, Miss., John G. Clark of Pascagoula, Miss., and Nathan D. Clark of Miami, Fla.; step-father of Milton "Menew," Dennis, Clayton, Gerald and Dora Dardar, Audrey D. Blakeney and Claudia Cody Danos; and brother of Christine Faciane of Slidell, Rita Tapper, Leila Horn and Myrtle Bosarge, all of Grand Bay, Ala., a nd Velma Stork of Bayou la Batre. He is also survived by six grandchildren, and a host of step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Warren and Matilda Lyons Clark; brother, Oliver J. Clark; and sisters, Etta Clark, Geneveive Wright and Eva Ewing. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. He was a member of the American Legion. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Lloyd Reulet A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Lloyd Joseph "Bim" Reulet, 72, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died Jan. 4, 2000. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Marguerite Belle Steib Reulet; father of Angele Rodrigue, Patricia Gravois, Rachel Rome, Margaret Cortez, and David "Bim," Michael "Peabody," Lynn and Kenneth "Stucky" Reulet, all of Vacherie, and Randy Reulet of Raceland. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lazare and Angele Falgoust Reulet; and granddaughter, Laurie Cortez. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================================== ================= ============================================================================== Thursday -- January 06, 2000 Albert Adams A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Albert Leonard Adams, 89, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:35 p.m. Jan. 5, 2000. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 11 a.m. until funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the brother of Alvin Adams. He was preceded in death by his wife, Amy Mahler Adams; parents, Albert F. and Sarah Boyer Adams; brother, Lionel Adams; and sisters, Bridget Roundtree, Odette Long, Judith Adams, Blanche Woodward and Ella Laird. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Larry Barrios A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Larry F. Barrios, 66, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:50 a.m. Jan. 5, 2000. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Dian Oncale Barrios; son of Doris Clement Barrios; father of Lanny, Lynn and Lee Ba rrios, Debbie B. Badeaux and Donna B. Papa; and brother of Randy Barios and Janis Durocher. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Radul Barrios. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Raymond Fernandez A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Raymond "Doe" Fernandez, 90, a native of Tampa, Fla., and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9 p.m. Jan. 5, 2000. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the father of R. David Fernandez of Gonzales and Maria Fernandez Gros of Thibodaux; and brother of retired Capt. Sergro Fernandez of Pensacola, Fla., and Ossie Rodriguez of Tampa. He is also survived by four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Lasseigne Fernandez; parents, John and Inez Fernandez; and sister, Mirta Fernandez. He was Catholic. He liked to fish. He was a retired dentist, who served for 55 years. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Larry Pelotto A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Larry A. Pelotto, 34, a native of Raceland a nd resident of Thibodaux, who died Jan. 5, 2000. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Ora Gaudet Pelotto; son of Marion U. Comeaux; step-son of Ronald P. Comeaux; father of Jesslyn Nicole Pelotto; brother of Daniel J. Uzee; and step-brother of Lawrence Jr. and Raymond Pelotto. He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Pelotto; and grandparents, Joseph and Alice Mae Sevin Pelotto, and Simon P. and Edith B. Uzee. He was Catholic. He was employed by Fred Carreras & Sons Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Louis Prosper A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue for Louis Joseph Prosper, 87, a native of Loureauville and resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 8:08 p.m. Jan. 5, 2000. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Eloi Cemetery in Theriot. He is survived by one brother and three sisters. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ada Billiot Prosper; parents, Gaston and Clayna Louviere Prosper; one brother; and one sister. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Vashonta Reed A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. today at Mose s Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux for Vashonta Chere Reed, infant, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:55 p.m. Jan. 4, 2000. She was the daughter of Rashonde Reed of Thibodaux; and granddaughter of Valerie Reed, Danny Neville and Randy Tillman, all of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Doris Mae and Willie Every Sr. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Benjamin Roth Jr. A religious service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church in Thibodaux for Benjamin N. Roth Jr., 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:20 p.m. Jan. 4, 2000. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Alida Rose McNamara Roth; father of Benjamin III, Thomas, Eugene, Richard and Mark Roth, Ann Foret and Alida Chathan; and brother of Betty R. Hebert and Alice Frost. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin N. Sr. and Edna Rhoades Roth. He was a World War II Navy veteran, a retired architect and a Nicholls State University engineering instructor. Donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Thomas Souza A graveside service was held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray for Thomas Leonard Souza, 65, a native of Providence, R.I., and resident of Houma, who died at 4:45 p.m. Dec. 30, 1999. He was the father of Sean and Thomas Souza; and brother of Joe Souza and Joann Senna. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adlino and Mary Belmarce Souza. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================================== =============================================================================================== Friday -- January 07, 2000 Janice Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Janice B. Boudreaux, 45, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 10 p.m. Jan. 5, 2000. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Rogers Boudreaux; daughter of Enola Eymard Bourg; mother of Maureen Strong, Roxanne Martin and Lola Richards; and sister of Leroy "Jack" and Carl J. Bourg. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Calvin "Tan" Bourg. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Sama rt Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Nelson DuBois A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chachoula for Nelson Joseph DuBois, 92, a native and resident of Donner, who died at 4:50 p.m. Jan. 6, 2000. Visitation will be 5 t0 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 father of Donald DuBois. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Thibodeaux D uBois; parents, Emile and Laura Molaison DuBois; brother, Sidney DuBois; and sister, Agnes DuBois Ward. He was retired from Humble Oil. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Spurgeon Holly Sr. A religious service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville for Spurgeon "Daddy Simmon" Holly Sr., 93, a native and resident of Assumption Parish, who died at 8:20 p.m. Jan. 3, 2000. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery. He was the father of S pergeon Jr. and Lionel Holly, both of Napoleonville, and Leroy Holly of Destrahan; and brother of Washington Holly of Raceland. He was preceded in death by his wife, Octavia Duplantis Holly; parents, Mose and Evelena Smith Holly; sons, Sterling, Ulis and Olden Holly; brothers, Clarence "Joe," Alvin, Henry, Harry, Mose Jr. "Dotsy" and Sidney "Bing" Holly; and sister, Alice H. Stevenson Heath. He was retired from Supreme Sugar Refinery. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Dolores Landry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Dolores T. Landry, 61, a native of Kraemer and resident of Chackbay, who died at 12:30 a.m. Jan. 6, 2000. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Lawrence the Martyr Cemetery in Kraemer. She was the daughter of Herbert John Sr. and Emily Cortez Adams; mother of Dale J. and Jules M. Landry, Anne Ockmond, Emelie Cortez and Delia Kraemer; and sister of Herbert Jr. and Jimmy Adams, and Shirley Rome. She is also survived by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her sister, Helen Guidry. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and the Order of Lay Carmelite. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Desire Larousse A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer for Desire A. Larousse, 90, a native and resident of Kraemer, who died at 11:25 a.m. Jan. 6, 2000. Visitation will be 5 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 father of Tracy, Hitray, Norbert and Lorraine Larousse, Vim and Renis Cortez, all of Kraemer, and Danny Larousse of Vacherie; and brother of Edne Larousse and Olive Rome. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Olena Martinez Larousse; parents, Desire Sr. and Elmira Granier Larousse; brother, Felix Larousse; and sisters, Elise Nicholas, Eurnice Martinez and Elmira Adams. He was the owner of Larousse Bar and Exxon Station. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Clarence Williams A religious service will be held at noon Saturday at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Paincourtville for Clarence Williams, 35, a native and resident of Paincourtville, who died Jan. 3, 2000. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at t he church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Sandra James; son of Florida Williams and Clarence Nelson, both of Paincourtville; father of Devon Williams; and brother of Glenda Marie Williams of Napoleonville; Joyce Ann Brown of Moss Point, Miss., Calvin Nelson Sr. and Eugene T. Nelson Sr., both of Paincourtville. He was an employee of Lula-Westfield Sugar Refinery for the past 14 years. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Correction In Thursday's obituary's, Larry A. Pelotta, 34, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, was listed as being survived by one brother, Daniel J. Uzee; and two step-brothers, Lawrence Jr. and Raymond Pelotto. Daniel J. Uzee, and Lawrence Jr. and Raymond Pelotto are all his brothers. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ Monday -- January 10, 2000 Cleveland Babin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue for Cleveland L. Babin, 70, a native and resident of Houma, who died. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Barbara B. Charpentiers and Levie B. Chauvin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Leah LeBoeuf Babin. He was Catholic. He was an agriculture farmer. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. Larry Barrios A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Larry F. Barrios, 60, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:50 a.m. Jan. 5, 2000. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Dian Oncale Barrios; son of Doris Clement Barrios; father of Lanny, Lynn and Lee Barrios, Debbie B. Badeaux and Donna B. Papa; and brother of Randy Barrios and Janis Durocher. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Raoul Barrios. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. Marjorie Berard A Mass of Christian burial was held at 11 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Marjorie Bernadette Berard, 62, a native and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 10:45 a.m. Jan. 7, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Sherwood Adam Berard; mother of Danny and David Bourgeois, and Marion Benton; and sister of Gloria Holleman, Rose Naquin, Grace Warino, Pansy Angelo, Shirley Bourgeois and Diana Fonseca. She was preceded in death by her paren ts, Walter F. and Ida Baudoin Dempster; brothers, Walter Jr. and Adlis J. Dempster; and sisters, Ruby Torres and Azalea Fritchman. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Ryan Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Ryan Michael Boudreaux, 10, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Larose, who died at 8 a.m. Jan. 9, 2000. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the son of Al John Boudreaux Sr. and Lynelle Callais Smith; step-son of Katie Breaux Boudreaux and Dr. Eddie Smith; brother of Al John Boudreaux Jr. and Tyler Smith; step-brother of Gregory, Christopher and Stephanie Smith, and Amanda and Sara Rogers; grandson of Louis Jr. and Joyce Doucet Echette; and great-grandson of Freddie Doucet. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Cleo and Rita Callais, and Alvin Orgeron; and great-grandmother, Lena Doucet. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. He played basketball, baseball and football. He also was a swimmer. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved dogs. He was a student at Holy Rosary School. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Thomas Gervais A Mass of Christian burial was held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Thomas Joseph Gervais, 88, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, who died at 10:40 a.m. Jan. 7, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Elda Bourgeois Gervais; father of Doodie Breaux; and brother of Eddie Gervais and Adele Ernest. He is also survived by five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Pauline Autin Gervais; son, Wilmer Gervais; daughter, Doris Domangue; and brother, Edward Gervais. He was a parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Mildred Hebert A Mass of Christian burial was he ld at 10 a.m. today at St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church in Mathews for Mildred Marie Hebert, 81, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, who died at 2:30 a.m. Jan. 8, 2000. Burial was at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She was the mother of Nelton Joseph "Buddy" "Red" Hebert Jr. and Mary Lynn Plaisance; and sister of Roland Sevin and Lena Bonvillain. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelton Hebert Sr.; parents, Noah and Faustine Bertrand Sevin; bro ther, Nolan Sevin; sister, Edith Chaisson; and one grandson. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. James Hennessee Sr. A religious service was celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home in Delaware, Ohio, for James M. Hennessee Sr., 46, a native and resident of Delaware, who died Dec. 31, 1999. Burial was at Maple Grove Cemetery in Mechanicsburg, Ohio. He was the husband of Sanita Hennessee of near Georgetown, Guyana; ex-husband of Joyce Hennessee of Labadieville; son of Ruby Jordan Cosgray of Lewis Center; special son of Roger Sr. and Donna Postell, both of Green Camp; father of James M. Hennessee Jr. of Thibodaux; father-in-law of Misty Hennessee of Thibodaux; brother of Roger Postell Jr. and Michael John Ray, both of Delaware, Rhonda Leasure and Tracey Merrin, both of Radnor, and Beth Bumpus of Arlington, Texas; brother-in-law of Sally Postell of Delaware, Jerry Leasure and Russ Merrin, both of Radnor, and John Bumpus of Arlington; grandfather of Tyler Hennessee; and grandson of Idella Jordan of Delaware. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Thomas "Tom" Hennessee; and step-father, Robert Cosgray. Donations to the family in care of Rhonda Leasure, 4240 River Road, Radnor, Ohio, 43066, are preferred. DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home of Ohio was in charge of arrangements. John Pertuit A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. today at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for John Joseph "Junius" Pertuit, 81, a native of Raceland and resident of Marrero, who died at 11:05 a.m. Jan. 9, 2000. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Lois Marie Dupre Pertuit; father of Laura M., Ann. L., John, Wayne and Allen Pertuit, Carolyn "Lou" Vegas and Linda Autin; father-in-law of Vernice, Sherry and Debra Pertuit, Merlin Vegas and Alex Autin; and brother of Samuel P. and Lloyd P. Pertuit, Dola Gaudet and Catherine Punch. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Sr. and Laura Martin Pertuit. He was retired from Johns-Manville Corp as pipeyard foreman. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Francis Pierce A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Francis Daniel Pierce, 87, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, who died at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 8, 2000. Burial was at the church ce metery. He was the father of Richard "Dickie" and Sally Pierce, both of Houma, and Wayne Daniel Pierce of Metairie; grandfather of Donna Pierce Olivier, Carla Michel Timmons, Cheri Michel Hutchinson, Cristy Michel, and Laurie, Wayne Jr., Katie and Scott Pierce; and great-grandfather of Ashley and Dustin Olivier, Tyler and Justin Hutchinson, and Sarah and Rachel Timmons. He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Arceneaux Pierce; parents, Lee Joseph Sr. and Elvire Fournier Pierce; brothers, Earl, Franklin Sr., Lawrence, Alvin, Lee J. Jr. and Charlie Pierce; and sisters, Alice Pierce Martin and Gertrude Pierce Remont. He was a retired employee for Texaco. He was a member of the Texaco Retirement Club and the Holy Rosary Usher Society. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. Eloise Waguespack A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Eloise Cuneo Waguespack, 91, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 6, 2000. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma. She was the mother of Raymond L. Waguespack of Oceanside, Calif., Donald J. Waguespack of Atlanta, Ga., and Gerald P. Waguespack o f Baton Rouge; and sister of Hanson J. Cuneo of Metairie. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis N. Waguespack; parents, John Baptist Sr. and Aglia Mary LeCompte Cuneo; brothers, George W., John Jr. and Warren Cuneo; and sisters, Doris C. Cook, Ann Terpening and Gladys Cuneo. She was a retired sales clerk at A.M. & J.C. Dupont and the Houma Bargain Store for many years. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ Tuesday -- January 11, 2000 Rayfield Coleman A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville for Rayfield Coleman, 57, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died Jan. 5, 2000. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Charles Baptist Cemetery in Paincourtville. He was the husband of Rubystine Robinson Coleman of New Orleans; father of Dieadrie Williams of Las Vegas, Ray Anthony Coleman Sr. of Hattiesburg, Miss., Dwayne Coleman of Fort Hood, Texas, and Renee Woods, and Rodney and Eric Coleman, all of New Orleans; and brother of Cleveland Coleman of Paincourtville, Ora Lee Miller and Margie Robinson, both of Port Arthur, Texas, Bessie Mae Kelly of Raceland, Shirley Williams and Edna Mae Parker, both of Bertrandville, and Lillian Crandle of New Orleans. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Sr. and Ethel Coleman; brother, John Coleman Jr.; and sisters, Alice Mitchell and Mary Coleman. He was a former cab driver in the city of New Orleans. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Lillian LeBouef A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma for Lillian Bourg Brunet LeBouef, 80, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, who died at 9 p.m. Jan. 9, 2000. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. She was the wife of Whitney LeBouef; mother of Aaron and Paul Brunet, Marie Stokes and Penny LeBouef; and sister of Harry Bourg. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Houston Brunet; parents, Alidor and Virginie Hammecker Bourg; sons, Alvin and Harry Brunet; brothers, Robert, Morgan, Andrew, Lawrence, Elvin and Henry Brunet; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ Wednesday -- January 12, 2000 Olivier Angelette A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Olivier B. Angelette, 93, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 10:25 a.m. Jan. 11, 2000. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Vergis A. Pitre, Theresa LeVasseur, Irma A. Dupont, Doris A. Begnaud and Audrey Veazey; and brother of Olivia Toups. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and five great-grea t-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nolia Terrebonne Angelette; second wife, Odile Blanchard Angelette; parents, Emile and Marie Perrin Angelette; son, Leo Angelette; daughter, Olivia "Tut" Lefort; and seven brothers and sisters. He was Catholic and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a lifelong trawler of the Lafourche area. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Lula LeBlanc A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Lula A. LeBlanc, 85, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 1:15 a.m. Jan. 12, 2000. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Avery LeBlanc; and sister of Louella LeBlanc and Ena Knight. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson LeBlanc; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alexon Allemand; and sisters, Maggie Theriot, Anita Roussell, Simonia Dufrene, Winnie Chiasson and Rena Allemand. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport is in charge of arrangements. Lois Trahan A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Lois Lirette Trahan, 88, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 1:40 a.m. Jan. 12, 2000. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Wade Trahan Sr., Ismay Trahan Naquin, Virginia Trahan Pitre and Mary Jane Trahan Price. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was p receded in death by her husband, Anathole Jean Baptiste Trahan; parents, Julian and Virginia Henry Lirette; brothers, Foster, Edgar, Ashley, Gilda and Smiley Lirette; and sisters, Helen Lirette Trahan, Louella Lirette Guy and Lilly Mae Lirette Guy. She was Catholic. Donations to the family for funeral expenses are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ Thursday -- January 13, 2000 Lucille Adams A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Lucille D. Adams, 98, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 8:50 a.m. Jan. 12, 2000. Visitation will be 12 to 1:30 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of J.T. Tilman and David J. Adams, and Rose A. Savoie Doucet; and sister of Paul F. Duet, Sr. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson J. Adams; parents, Enoch and Julie Bruce Duet; son, Raymond J. Adams; brothers, Lucien, Louis, Malone and Victor Duet; sisters, Marie Egle, Marietta Kadak, Louise Kersey and Jeanne Duet; and great-grandsons, James Robichaux, and Joseph and Matthew Guidry. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Alice Barrilleaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Alice Marie Barrilleaux, 78, a native and resident of Larose, who died Jan. 12, 2000. Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Arthur and Thomas Barrilleaux, and Laura Barrilleaux Lee. She was preceded in death by her parents, L.J. Sr. and Philomena Marisco Barrilleaux; and brothers, L.J. Jr. and Frank Barrilleaux. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Roland Gros A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Roland Anthony Gros, 54, a native and resident of Lockport, who died Jan. 12, 2000. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the wife of Ramona Cressionie Gros; father of Michelle Galliano, Laurie Fletcher and Roxanne Gros; and sister of Al and Landry Gros, Betty Dunn and Janice Richoux. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Louisianne Hartman Gros; and brother, Walter Gros. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. Barbara Haga A funeral service was held Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Barbara Jone Stansill Haga, 55, a native of Paterson, N.J., and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11 a.m. Jan. 10, 2000. She was the wife of George Haga Sr.; mother of Victoria Allen of St. Pete, Fla., Katheryn Allen of Franklin, and Peggy and Kelley Allen of Jacksonville, Fla.; and sister of Judith Wood. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Vivian Lee Stansill; and step-son, George Haga Jr. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. Gabriel Lagarde A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles for Gabriel J. Lagarde, 73, a native and resident of the St. Charles community, who died at 11 a.m. Jan. 12, 2000. His body was donated to science. He was the brother of L.J. "Fido" and James E. Lagarde, Margaret Legarde Weimer and Catherine Lagarde Simon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucien and Angelic Ledet Lagarde; sister, Noemie Lagarde Naquin; and brother, A lban C. Lagarde. He was a Korean War Veteran. He was a cane farmer. Howard Pierce A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles community for Howard Paul Pierce, 81, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9 p.m. Jan. 12, 2000. 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 Ola Zeringue Pierce; father of Bryan Pierce, Fannie Allemand and Alicia Weimer; and brother of Freddie Pierce and Gertrude P. Quinton. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Olympe Pitre Pierce; brothers, Horace, Pressley, Preston and Clement Pierce; and sisters, Henrietta Roberts, Viola Breaux and Agnes Rodriguez. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Harold Thomas Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Harold "Hambone" Thomas Sr., a native and resident of Raceland, who died Jan. 8, 2000. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. He is the father of Harold Jr., Felicia, Elizabeth and Eileen Thomas a nd Melissa Thomas Wheaton, all of Raceland, Mark Thomas of Oregon, Carlton Jones of Des Allemands, and Annette Young of California; and brother of Nolan, Rev. Clyde and Rev. Graylin Thomas, Delores Robertson, Gloria Gray and Vanessa Rose, all of Raceland, Gary Thomas of New Orleans, Victor Thomas of Boutte, Anthony Thomas of Oklahoma and Timothy Devise of Arizona, Diana Davis of Baton Rouge, and Donna Marie Stamps of Gretna. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vera Young Thomas; parents, Clarence and Pearl Lawson Thomas; brother, Erick Thomas; and sister, Lola Mae Allen. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ Friday -- January 14, 2000 Vivian Bell A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Thibodaux for Vivian Bell, 77, a native of Junction City, Ark., and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8 p.m. Jan. 11, 2000. A dismiss al service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Visitation will be 6 p.m. until funeral time and 10 a.m. until dismissal service. Burial will be at the church cemet ery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Robert J. Bell Sr. of Thibodaux; father of Robert J. Bell Jr. of Dallas, Milton G. and Patrick W. Bell, both of New Orleans and George H. Bell of Baton Rouge; and sister of James George of San Diego, Calif., and Wiley George Jr. of Los Angeles, Calif. She is also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wiley and Dealia Clark George; and grandson, John Robert Bell. She was a member of Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church and served on the Stewardess Board. She was missionary president of Central Louisiana Conference of A.M.E. Church for eight years. She was a Past Worthy Matron and a member of Rebecca Chapter No. 23 Order of Eastern Star of Thibodaux. She was a charter member of the Charming Ladies Club. She was a retired educator of the Lafourche Parish School System, and a former educator of the St. Helena Parish School System. Donations to the Robert and Vivian Bell Scholarship fund at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Thibodaux are preferred. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Peggy Constrantiche A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Peggy Joe Williamson Constrantiche, 67, a native of Shreveport and resident of Houma, who died at 11 :30 p.m. Jan. 12, 2000. Burial was at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. She was the wife of George Junius Constrantiche; and mother of Johnny and Jamie Hopmann, and Judy Hopmann McKeon. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joel David and Emeral Tatum Williamson; and half-sister, Desi Lancaster. She was Baptist. Donations to the family for funeral expenses are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. Mozana Gisclair A religious service will be held at 3 p.m. today at United Methodist Church in Golden Meadow for Mozana C. Gisclair, 88, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 12:07 p.m. Jan. 13, 2000. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Jimmie and Wiley Gisclair, Doris "Toot" Cheramie and Debra "Cricket" Jerstad; and sister of Judith Pitre. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon "Min" Gisclair; parents, Ernest and Vina Pitre Cantrelle; son, Raleigh "Do" Gisclair; brothers, Percy and Henry Cantrelle; sisters, Alida Hebert, Angelle Crosby and Viola Gisclair; and grandson, Leon Jerstad. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. S amart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Nobie Guillot A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Nobie Benoit Guillot, 95, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4:15 a.m. Jan. 13, 2000. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Sadie Roger, Eunice Gautreaux and Mildred Boudreaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew J. Guillot; parents, Wallace and Angele Thibodaux Benoit; and sisters, Mabel Kerne Lottie Benoit and Nola Belteau. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Emily Green A religious service will be held at noon Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland for Emily Marcell Broussard Green, 76, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, who died Jan. 9, 2000. Visitation will be 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland and 10:15 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Rachel Lee Green of Morgan City, Gloria Green Bell, Audrey Mae Green Moten and Adrianne Marie Green Epps, all of Raceland; and sister of Thomas Lawrence of Raceland. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchil dren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Green; and parents, Alfred and Clamars Anderson Broussard. She was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Charles Mitchell A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville for Charles Nathaniel "Chucky" Mitchell, 43, a native of New Orleans and resident of Napoleonville, who died Jan. 10, 2000. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Phillip Baptist Church Cemetery in Labadieville. He was the husband of Rosetta Williams of Napoleonville; son of Joseph Mitchell Sr. of Labadieville; father of Dana Mitchell of New Orleans; stepfather of Demetrice Wise, Warren Jr., Darnell, Arsenio and Iva Thompson, all of Napoleonville; and brother of Keith, Wayne and Wylean Mitchell, all of New Orleans and Doris Ann Mitchell of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Mitchell; and brother Joseph Mitchell Jr. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Herman Robinson A religious service will be held at noon Saturday at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville for Herman Robinson, 78, a native of Greenwood and resident of Labadie ville, who died Jan. 10, 2000. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Mary Lee Robinson Dangerfield of Morgan City; stepfather of Lloyd Sr., Danny Ray, Troy, Kenneth and Earl Robinson, all of Morgan City, and Mauri Scoby of Baton Rouge; and stepbrother of Elizabeth Jones of Greenwood. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Harriet Sanders Robinson; and parents, Cleater and Walter Robinson. He was a member of New Belmont Baptist Church and served on the Deacon Board. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ Monday -- January 17, 2000 Garland Baber Sr. A masonic service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Garland Ray Dean Baber Sr., 75, a native of Pontotoc, Okla., and resident of Houma, who died at 12:29 a.m. Jan. 17, 2000. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the father of Ray Dean Baber Jr., Roseann Underdonk and Tina LeBlanc, all of Houma, Dee Baber of Oklahoma, and Donna Domangue of Gray; and sister of Molly Perry of Chula Vista, Calif., and Mary Hayes of Lindsay, Okla. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Westley and Ruby Colley Baber; son, Dan Ditto; and brother, Redon Baber. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. He was a mason for more than 40 years. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Viola Bourgeois A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Viola Autin Bourgeois, 77, a native of Cut Off and resident of Lockport, who died at 11:47 a.m. Jan. 14, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Richard Bourgeois; mother of Howard Jr. and Curtis Callais, Harry Tivet and Christina Theriot; step mother of David, John and Richard Bourgeois and Lisa Alario; and sister of Oliza Champagne and Yvonne Eymard. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, seven step grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sandras and Celestine Bruce Autin; step daughter, Marie Foret; brothers, Gilmay, Steve, Kilren, Francis, Wilfred and Loris Autin; and three grandchildren. Falgout Fune ral Home of Lock port was in charge of arrangements. Joyce Breaux Joyce A. Breaux, 57, a native of New Orleans and resident of Lockport, died at 11:35 p.m. Jan. 13, 2000. The body was cremated. She was the wife of Martin Breaux Sr.; daughter of Nicholas Ancar; mother of Glen and Keith Meranto, Martin Breaux Jr. and Jennifer Meranto Kellar; and sister of Gilbert and Dudley Ancar, and Veda Sartalamachia. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Elsie Blazio. She was a member of Valentine Missions Baptist Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Leon Cortez A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer for Leon "Myok" Cortez, 90, a native and resident of Bayou Boeuf, who died at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 16, 2000. 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 father of Donald Joseph Cortez, Mary Lee Simoneaux, Tina Wald and Bonnie Thibodaux; and step brother of Phillip, Callais, Percy and Lawrence Cortez, Dorothy Granier and Almarine Falgout. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his w ife, Camallia Rome Cortez; parents, Albert Nicholas and Elodie Kraemer Cortez; son, Leon Joseph Cortez Jr.; brother, Nelson Cortez; step brothers, Nicholas and Antoine Cortez; step sister, Corrine C. Ordoyne; great-granddaughter, Evelyn; and great-great-grandson, Joseph. He was Catholic. He was a fisherman. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Joseph Griffin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Joseph Norris Griffin, 74, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, who died at 8 p.m. Jan. 15, 2000. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Russell, Bobby, Jimmy and Norris Griffin, Marilyn Ordoyne, Helen Bailey, Judy Broussard, Sherry and Cathy Lirette, Kayla Fitch and Frances Chaisson; and brother of Harry A. Griffin Sr. and Elizabeth White. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lydlian Marie Vedros; parents, Davis and Margaret Matherne Griffin; son, Andrew Griffin; daughter, Vivian Robichaux; brothers, Elvis and Alvin Griffin; sisters, Margie Falgout and Clara Matherne; and grandson, Toby Griffin. He served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of American Legio n Post No. 83. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Roy Hebert A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland for Roy Charles Hebert, 81, a native of Raceland and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 16, 2000. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery in Raceland. He was the father of Charles Anthony Hebert and Marlene Ledet; and brother of George Hebert. He is also survived by six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Amelia Luquette Hebert; parents, Noah and Sidonia Arcement Hebert; and sister, Lillian Hebert Waguespack. He was Catholic. He was a fisherman. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Elizabeth Himel Elizabeth Grace Himel, 39, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Kirkland, Wash., died Jan. 7, 2000. No funeral service will be held. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Himel, both of Thibodaux; and sister of Mary Himel Wichmann of Ocean Springs, Miss., Margaret Ann Himel Croce of Great Falls, Virginia, Susan Himel Pyle of Baton Rouge, Rebecca Himel France of Hertford, N.C., and Katherine Himel Orellana of Plant City, Fla. She was p receded in death by her brother, Jeffery Lynn Himel. Ernest Knight Ernest William Knight, 63, a native of Vermont and resident of Golden Meadow, died Jan. 3, 2000. He was the father of Thomas Knight. He is also survived by four grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Ulger Landry A Mass of Christian burial was held at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Ulger F. Landry, 89, a native of Chackbay and resident of Vacherie, who died at 9:55 a.m. Jan. 15, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Edianne Brock Landry; father of Rose L. Falgoust, Gloria L. Boe and Dorothy L. Guillot; and brother of Foster Landry and Lillian Caillouet. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Froizin and Laiza Trosclair Landry; brothers, Louis, Valmont, Luke, Amelius and Wilson; and sister, Frazine L. Rodrigue. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. Mable LeBouef A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac for Mable Mary LeBouef, 78, a native and resident of Houma, who died. Visitation will be 3 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesda y at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Calvin LeBouef; and step-mother of Carroll LeBouef. She is also survived by five grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren, one great-grandchild and12 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abel LeBouef; parents, Junius and Emily Breaux Chaisson; brothers, Junius and Melvin Chaisson; and sisters, Flasie Guidry, Ida Duplantis, Snider Scott and Francis Carlos. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. O'Neil Legendre Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was held at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for O'Neil Joseph Legendre Sr., 83, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died at 12:30 a.m. Jan. 15, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the father of O'Neil Legendre Jr.; and brother of Norman and Norris Legendre. He is also survived by two step-daughters, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lillian Kreamer; second wife, Notilia Hebert Legendre; parents, Permilas and Notilia Rodrigue Legendre; one step-son; one brother; and two sisters. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. Lucy Rodri gue A Mass of Christian burial was held at 11 a.m. today at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Lucy May Rodrigue, 92, a native and resident of Paincourtville, who died at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 13, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Edward A. Rodrigue. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward J. and Ida Martin Himel Rodrigue; brother, George Rodrigue; and sister, Jeanne Rodrigue. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Ladies Altar Society, was sacristan of the church and was active in many church affairs and activities. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ Tuesday -- January 18, 2000 Mary Campbell A religious service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First United Pentecostal House of Prayers Church in Thibodaux for Mary Jane Mitchell Campbell, 64, a native of Houma and resident of Morgan City, who died at 7:55 a.m. Jan. 17, 2000. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Joel Darby; mother of Clarence J. III, Ke nt Jr., Roy and Charlene Campbell, Cloie Scoggins and Linda Walker; and sister of Jessie and Junius Mitchell, Eva and Della Spinks, Mary Ann Robert and Shirley Duke. She is also survived by eight grandchildren. She was p receded in death by her parents, Clarence Joseph Sr. and Edvilla Verrett Mitchell; son, Steve Huey LeJaunie; daughter, Pamela Campbell; brothers, Sidney, Irvin, Clarence Jr., Jimmy, Calvin and Nolan Mitchell; and sisters, Dora Billiot, Delma Foret, Eula and Florence Vining, and Mary Lucille Mitchell. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Joyce Valentine A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Greater Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose for Joyce Dianne Reed Valentine, 49, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Donaldsonville, who died Jan. 12, 2000. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville, and 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Leroy Valentine of Donaldsonville; daughter of James and Olivia Reed of Belle Rose; mother of Leroy P. and Tyrone Valentine, both of Donaldsonville; sister of James Jr. and Nathaniel Reed, both of Belle Rose, and Charles Reed of Jersey City, N.J.; and granddaughter of Rosetta Carter of Ewellville. She was a home maker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ Wednesday -- January 19, 2000 L.J. Dupre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma for L.J. Dupre, 70, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, who died at 11:20 a.m. Jan. 18, 2000. Visitation will be 8:45 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He was the husband of Orselie Scott Dupre of Houma; father of Larry James Dupre and Justine Dupre Duplantis, both of Houma, and David Carl Dupre of Lafayette; and brother of Camille Dupre of Houma, Edville, Word and Sylvester Dupre, all of Grand Caillou, and Wilson "Junior" Dupre Jr. of Bourg. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson Sr. and Ella Lacoste Dupre; brothers, Alfair and Joseph Dupre; and sister, Alvetta Champagne Dupre. He was co-owner of Dupre Brothers Construction Company. He was a member of Unity Lodge 267. He was a Jerusalum Temple Shriner and a member of the Dune Patrol, Clown Unit and Kajun Gratto. Ch auvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Roland Gros A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Roland Anthony Gros, 54, a native and resident of Lockport, who died Jan. 12, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Ramona Cressionie Gros; father of Michelle Galliano, Laurie Fletcher and Roxanne Gros; and brother of Al and Landry Gros, Betty Dunn and Janice Richoux. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Louisianne Hartman Gros; and brother, Walter Gros. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ Thursday -- January 20, 2000 Emmie Boudreaux Hobie Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Emmie Rebecca and Hobie Gerard Boudreaux, infant twins, natives and residents of Napoleonville, who died Jan. 18, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. They were the children of Troy and Yvette Fruge Boudreaux; grandchildren of Bruce and Christine Gros Boudreaux, and Jean Latiolais Fruge; and niece and nephew of Rebecca, Noah, Linda, Larry and Karen Fruge, and Dustin Boudreaux. They are also survived by numerous relatives and special friends. They were preceded in death by their grandfather, Noe "Blackie" Fruge Jr. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. Charles Easterlin A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Charles David Easterlin, 50, a native of Dorchester, S.C., and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:30 a.m. Jan. 18, 2000. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the son of Janie Lirette Easterlin; father of Casey Bonvillian and Tammy Easterlin Trosclair; and brother of Arthur, Pinckney Jr. and Gerald Easterlin. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Pinckney Easterlin Sr.; brothers, Rohdrick and Westley Easterlin; and sisters, Mary Morgan and Lillian Hoffman. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Theresa Geiling A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Theresa M. Geiling, 51, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, who died at 5:44 p.m. Jan. 17, 2000. Visitation will b e 10 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. She was the companion of Raymond James Lee; daughter of Lena Gregoire Verdin; mother of James John and Amanda Marie Geiling, and Miranda G. Breazeale; and sister of "Big Joe," "Little Joe," Tommy, Timmy and Jimmy Verdin, and Lucretia Egbi. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Geiling; father, Albert Verdin; brother, Paul Jerry Verdin; and sister, Patricia Lee. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Estelle Hitch A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church in Thibodaux for Estelle Dennis Hitch, 88, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Jan. 18, 2000. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today and 8 to 9:45 a.m. Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. John Episcopal Church Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Bill Hitch of Enterprise, Ala.; and sister of Michael and Clyde Dennis, Pearl George, Lottie Soignet and Emily Rodrigue, all of Thibodaux. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard M. Hitch Sr.; parents, O.F. "Tobe" and Emily Webre Dennis; and sister, Elizabeth Gervais. Donations to Coffee County Adult Day Care Center, 106 Douglas Brown Circle, Enterprise, Ala., 36330, or Alzheimers Association, 919 North Michigan Ave., Suite 1000, Chicago, IL, 68611, are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. William Klieber A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Rush Funeral Home in Pineville for William Daniel "Boone" Klieber, 38, a native of Raceland and resident of Oates, Mo., who died Jan. 17, 2000. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Flatwoods Cemetery in Flatwoods. He was the son of Mavis George of Flatwoods, and Kenneth Klieber of Columbus, Miss.; step-son of Robert George of Flatwoods, Margie Klieber of Columbus, and Leroy and Ellen Brandon, both of Lake Charles; father of Robbie, Danny Lee and Joleen Klieber, all of Salem, Mo.; brother of Mitchell Klieber of Pineville, Steve Klieber and Rose Tullos, both of Columbus, Kathey Davis of Jena, Tammy Brandon of Pollock, Kimberly Sanders of Colfax and Missy Troquille of Flatwoods. He was a supervisor with Pittsburg Tank and Tower Co. as a certified welder. He was a member of the Elks Lodge. Rush Funeral Home of Pineville is in charge of arrangements. Cecilia Melancon A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-c athedral in Thibodaux for Cecilia Benoit Melancon, 103, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:38 p.m. Jan. 19, 2000. Visitation will be 8:30 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 Zenon J. "Moon" Melancon, Clemence M. Ordogne, Toudelle M. Gaubert and Leona M. Manuel; and sister of Clifton B enoit. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clement P. Melancon; parents, Arthur and Louisa Ordogne Benoit; brothers, Orestile, Alexie, Cleveland, Whitney, Clarence and Irvy Benoit; and sisters, Drestilia Martin, Clevia Naquin and Alexina Benoit. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Gabriella Melancon A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles Community for Gabriella Weimer Melancon, 87, a native of Pauline and resident of St. Charles Community, who died at 1:13 a.m. Jan. 19, 2000. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She was the mother of Ralph Joseph and Barbara Ann Melancon; and sister of Robert, Charles, Clement and Phillip Wei mer. She is also survived by one grandchild and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Melancon; parents, Clement and Maggie Goodman Weimer; brothers, Frank and Wendalyn Weimer; and sisters, Marguerite W. Richard and Mary W. Robichaux. She was a member of the St. Charles Ladies Altar Society and the Homemaker Club of St. Charles. Masses preferred in lieu of flowers. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ Friday -- January 21, 2000 Frank Billiot A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Frank Edwin Billiot, 89, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Port Sulphur, who died at 6:26 p.m. Jan. 19, 2000. Visitation will be 3 p.m. throughout the night Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the father of Demetris, James, Raymond, Davison, Richard Jr., Rose and Edwin Billiot, and Agnes Awell; and brother of Albert Billiot. He is also survived by 37 grandchildren and 47 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in de ath by his wife, Telesia B. Billiot; parents, Isadore and Rosalie Dardar Billiot; son, Richard Billiot Sr., brothers, Edison and Wilson Billiot; and sister, Synder Dardar. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Edward Borne A religious service was held at Westside Baptist Church in Killeen for Edward Borne, 50, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Killeen, who died Jan. 7, 2000. Burial was at Killeen Memorial Park. He was the husband of Rosemary Borne of Killeen; son of Hilda Borne of Thibodaux; father of Edward A. and Michael T. Borne, both of Killeen; and brother of Richard Borne of Labadieville, David Borne of Schriever, and Robert and Kerry Borne, and Barbara Lirrette, all of Thibodaux. He served more than 20 years in the U.S. Army before he retired. His military awards and decorations included the Army Commendation Medal with an oak leaf cluster, Army Good Conduct Medal five times, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze service stars, Air Force Medal, National Defense Service Medal with a service star, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal-Korea, Vietnam Service Medal with a bronze service star, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon with numeral 3, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with palm, Rifle Shar pshooter's Badge and U.S. Army Recruiter Badge. Borne was a member of Westside Baptist Church. Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home of Killeen was in charge of arrangements. Junius Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Junius J. Boudreaux, 84, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Choctaw, who died Jan. 21, 2000. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the father of Norris "Shorty," Russell, Carol, Johnny and Doris Boudreaux, Rose Thibodaux, Linda Andras and Lucy Sanchez; and brother of Florida "Flo" Bourgeois and Theresa Usey. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Richaux Boudreaux; parents, Etienne and Clemetine Andras Boudreaux; sons, Larry and Ricky Boudreaux; five brothers; and three sisters. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Morris Duet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Morris J. Duet, 74, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, who died at 4:25 p.m. Jan. 20, 2000. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. u ntil funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Leona Duet; father of Mona Edwards and Gwen Angelette; brother of David, Ivy and Eule Duet, Exanna Terrebonne and Avalia Dufrene; grandfather of Michelle Wiltz and Gary M. Angelette; and great-grandfather of Brett Angelette, and Jacob and Mamie Wiltz. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lezame and Rosanna Duet; brothers, Edison and Orin Duet; and sister, Lezima Guidry. He was a World War II Marine veteran. He was a member of the American Legion. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Alvin Gaudet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Alvin "Fuzz" Gaudet, 64, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 2:30 a.m. Jan. 21, 2000. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday 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 husband of Louanna Hebert Gaudet; father of Rene Gaudet and Michelle G. Pippen; and brother of Mildred G. Naquin. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pierre and Beulah Breaux Gaudet. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Nic holas Maucele A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Nicholas "Nick" Maucele, 44, a native of New Orleans and resident of Galliano, who died at 12:48 p.m. Jan. 19, 2000. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Jenether Cheramie Maucele. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was a employee of WYES TV Channel 12, and owner of Roscele Sports. Donations to the American Heart Association are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. Cecilia Melancon A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Cecilia Benoit Melancon, 103, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:38 p.m. Jan. 19, 2000. Visitation will be 8:30 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 Zenon J. "Moon" Melancon, Clemence M. Ordogne, Toudelle M. Gaubert and Leona M. Manuel; and sister of Clifton Benoit. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clement P. Melancon; parents, Arthur and Louisa Ordogne Benoit; brothers, Orestile, Alexie, Cleveland, Whitney, Clarence and Irvy Benoit; and sisters, Drestilia Martin, Clevia Naquin and Alexina Benoit. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Leona Patterson A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Cannon Baptist Church in Plattenville for Leona "Boogie" Patterson, 60, a native of New Orleans and resident of Bertrandville, who died Jan. 16, 2000. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be the ch urch cemetery. She was the wife of Junious Patterson of Bertrandville; mother of Sabreina Williams and Celina Patterson of Southern California, Lisha Williams of Memphis, Tenn., Juanita Brown of Southern California, and Nicole Starks of Bertrandville. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Leona Lewis. She was a homemaker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Leonardo Prean A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose for Leonardo "Moose" Prean, 29, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Donaldsonville, who died at 5:05 a.m. Jan. 4, 2000. Visitat ion will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Catherine Landry Prean of Donaldsonville; son of Leonard E. and Thelma Bell Prean, both of Belle Rose; father of DeVante Jammal and Mya Louise, both of Donaldsonville; brother of Adrian Cornell and Annisha Prean, both of Belle Rose; grandson of Marjorie Alexander of Belle Rose; son-in-law of Rose Martin and Ulysses Landry, both of Donaldsonville; brother-in-law of Patricia Gomez, Wayne Lemon of Donaldsonville and John Landry of Boutte; nephew of Majorie and Joseph Dorsey, Sheila Alexander, and Warren and Edgar Williams, all of Donaldsonville, Audrey Brooks of Belle Rose, Janice Thornton, Jerry Berden, Earl Thornton and Dave Alexander, all of New Orleans, and Mary and Milton Prean, both of Ewellville; uncle of Amanda Lemon, Patrick Alsay, Brandon Martin, DeAndra Francis and Kenosha Martin, all of Donaldsonville, and Juwan Johnson of Paincourtville; great-nephew of George Prean and Dorothy Olezene, both of New Orleans, and Emarjorie Lovincy of Chicago; great-great-nephew of Ben Benjamin of Belle Rose, Thelma Chissel of New Orleans; close friend of Shawn Harden; adopted nephew of Sh alonda Washington and State Rep. Roy Quezaire, both of Donaldsonville; and Edward Gautreaux. He is also survived by a host of cousins, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Louise Lawrence Prean and Kernell Milton Prean; god parents, Shirley Prean and Curtis Dandridge; aunt, Betty Daniels Berden; and cousins, Keith Prean and Brandon Johnson. He was an APE teacher with the Assumption Parish School Board. He was a student at ITI Technical College of Baton Rouge, an employee of Wal-Mart of Gonzales, a U.S. Army veteran; a member of the Military Police Corps Regiment with the U.S. Army, a certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and a coach at Belle Rose Middle School and Donaldsonville Redskins Football League. All who knew him loved him. He will forever live in the memories of those left behind. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. George Theriot A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for George A. Theriot, 85, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, who died Jan. 20, 2000. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He was the brother of Loveless J. and Vorties J. Theriot, Ella Mae T. Slic ho and Alice T. Champagne. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Baye Theriot; parents, Wilson and Gracieus Robichaux Theriot; brothers, Wilson Jr. and F.C. Theriot; and sisters, Annie, Grace and Ida Theriot. He was Catholic. He was retired from Rheyne Stephodore. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Rosenia Williams A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church in Bertrandville for Rosenia W. Williams, 83, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Baton Rouge, who died Jan. 16, 2000. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Rosemary Jones and Randy Williams, both of Baton Rouge, Ruthann Martin of St. Paul, Minn., Preston Williams of New Orleans, Van Williams of Houston, and Hervy Williams of Santa Rosa, Calif.; and sister of Adlene Lee of New Orleans. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Williams; parents, Israel and Virginia Walker; and son, Ricky Williams. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ================================================================================================ ========================================= ======================================================= Monday -- January 24, 2000 Frank Avonda A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Dr. Frank P. Avonda, 75, a native of New York, N.Y., and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 22, 2000. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Marcella Steib Avonda; father of Christiaan, Tim and Francesca Avonda, Irby and Mark Boudreaux, Gwen Dukenberger, Bernadette Oncale, Lisa Hilks and Juzanne Champagne. He is aso survived by 17 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Favorino and Angelina Bertoldo Avonda; son, Charles Boudreaux; and brother, Dr. Richard Avonda. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Errol Duet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Errol J. Duet, 60, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 5 a.m. Jan. 23, 2000. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. He was the husband of Patricia Boutte Duet; father of Jean B. and Simonne Duet, and Michelle Bourge ois; and grandfather of Camille Duet and Francoise Bourgeois. He was preceded in death by his parents, Simon and Elta Lerille Duet. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was the past president of the Golden Meadow Rotary Club, held Rotarian Perfect Attendance for 31 years, was past president of the church council, former Golden Meadow Super Bull, and a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign War. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Tilman LaFleur Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever for Tilman "Black" LaFleur Sr., 68, a native of Elton and resident of Schriever, who died at 4:25 p.m. Jan. 21, 2000. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Estellina Crochet LaFleur; father of Tilman Jr., Donald, Jeffery and Wayne LaFleur, Janet Comeaux and Geraldine Smith; and brother of Clarence LaFleur, Delores Fornet and Lenora Aguillard. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and Pearl Langley LaFleur. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arran gements. Nicholas Maucele A Mass of Christian burial was held at noon Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Nicholas "Nick" Maucele, 44, a native of New Orleans and resident of Galliano, who died at 12:48 p.m. Jan. 19, 2000. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Jenether Cheramie Maucele. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was an employee of WYES TV Channel 12 and owner of Roscele Sports. Donations to the American Heart Association are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. Hazel Williams A religious service will be held at noon today at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Alliance for Hazel "Leck" Molden Williams, 74, a native and resident of Belle Alliance, who died at 10:50 a.m. Jan. 19, 2000. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Abe Jr. and Clifton Williams, both of Donaldsonville, Alex Oscar and Bernadine Williams, both of Belle Rose. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abe Williams Sr.; two sisters; and two brothers. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ Tuesday -- January 25, 2000 Adele Becnel A Mass of Christian burial was held at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Adele Stein Becnel, 81, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 8:25 a.m. Jan. 24, 2000. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Virgia B. Folse. She is also survived by three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Becnel; parents, Bazile and Hortense Rome Stein; and brothers, Forstal, Rosaluis, Adler, Norbert, Romain and Romance Stein. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. Stephanie Bienvenu A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Martin De Tours Church in St. Martinville for Stephanie Labbe Bienvenu, 96, who died Jan. 23, 2000. A rosary will be said at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. The celebrant will be the Rev. Kenneth Bienvenu. Burial will be at St. Michael Cemetery in St. Martinville. She was the mother of Barbara Bienvenu Gross; mother-in-law of Ray Gross; half-sister of Marguerite Labbe Germany; and grandm other of Joseph James Beslin Jr., Stephanie Beslin Hayes, Corinne Beslin Reynolds, Geralyn Beslin Dore, Ellen Gross Hetherington, Barbara Gross Sauce, Mary Gross Cherry, and Susan Ann, R. Daniel and John David Gross. She is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmo Joseph Bienvenu; and daughter, Claire Bienvenu Beslin. Donations to Alzheimers Association, 6161 Savoy No. 240, Houston, TX, 77036, are preferred. Earthman Bellaire Funeral Home of St. Martinville is in charge of arrangements. Linda Fischer A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Linda Callahan Fischer, 82, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 2:40 a.m. Jan. 24, 2000. Visitation will be noon until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Nola Callahan and Annie Callais. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Fischer; parents, Constant and Ella Cantrelle Callahan; and brother, Horace Callahan. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Kathy Gaspard A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia for Kathy Land Gaspard, 46, a native of Columbia and resident of Fort Necessity, who died Jan. 21, 2000. Burial was at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe. She was the daughter of Ruth Spells of Thibodaux; step-daughter of Virgil Spell of Thibodaux; step-mother of Amanda Griffin of Winnfield; and sister of Joyce Hebert of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her father, Vernon Land; and grandparents, Luther and Callie Allen. She was a surgical technologist with LSU Medical Center in Monroe. Riser Funeral Home of Columbia was in charge of arrangements. Willard Martin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Willard "Bill" Martin, 74, a native of Franklin and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:30 a.m. Jan. 25, 2000. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Jeanne Lagrange Martin; father of Kenneth and Larry Martin, Ann Loeske and Bonnie Sanchez; and brother of Gloria Daigle and Janet Benoit. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Leola Chauvin Martin; brother, Gerard Martin; and sister, Nettie Galtier. He taught for 22 years in the Lafourc he Parish School system. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post 5097. He was a local musician. He was the first organist at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. He also played at St. John. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ Wednesday -- January 26, 2000 Jada Benoit A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Jada Ann Benoit, 29, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Jan. 22, 2000. Visitation will be 5 to 10 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 was the daughter of Johnny and Jennifer Hebert Benoit; mother of Ian Michael and Cody Anthony Benoit; sister of Jace Benoit; and granddaughter of Odette Hebert and Edmae Benoit. She was preceded in death by her brother, Josh Anthony Benoit; and grandparents, George Hebert and Claude Benoit. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Dorothy Blanchard A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland for Dorothy "Dot" Blanchard, 71, a nati ve of New Orleans and resident of Lockport, who died at 1:25 a.m. Jan. 26, 2000. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. She was the mother of Irvin J. Blanchard Jr. and Clare B. Monfra; and sister of Aline Owens. She is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin J. Blanchard Sr.; parents, Camiele and Clotile Este Boudreaux; brothers, Slim, Jules, Claude and Roland Boudreaux. She was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Erlyn Crosby Erlyn "Nin" Crosby, 49, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Grand Isle, died Jan. 26, 2000. A memorial service is pending. She was the daughter of Percy Crosby; and sister of Percy Jr., Tim and Evelyn Crosby, Elaine Horton, Merlyn Taylor and Lynette Crain. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lydia Barthelemy Crosby; and brother, Steve Crosby. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Kathy Gaspard A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia for Kathy Townsend Gaspard, 46, a native of Columbia and resident of Fort Necessity, who died Jan. 21, 2000. Burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe. She was the daughter of Ruth Spells of Thibodaux; step-daughter of Virgil Spell of Thibodaux; step-mother of Amanda Griffin of Winnfield; and sister of Joyce Hebert of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her father, Vernon Land; and grandparents, Luther and Callie Allen. She was a surgical technologist with LSU Medical Center in Monroe. She was employed at Thibodaux General Hospital as a surgical technologist until her return to Monroe. Riser Funeral Home of Columbia was in charge of arrangements. Loula Lombas A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Loula Mae Lombas, 96, a native of St. Mary Parish and resident of Cut Off, who died at noon Jan. 24, 2000. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Morgan City Cemetery in Morgan City. She was the mother of Marliss Rita Duet Cheramie. She is also survived by seven gran dchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Joseph Lombas; parents, Johnny and Margaret Dupre Alfred; son, Harold Lombas; brothers, Bernie and William Alfred; sister, Lillie Alfred Cantrelle; one great-grandson; and one great-great-grandson. She was a parishioner of Sac red Heart Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Lloyd Sorensen A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Lloyd J. Sorensen, 53, a native of Ewing, Ne., and resident of Bourg, who died at 10:25 a.m. Jan. 25, 2000. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the husband of Patricia Battenfield Sorensen; son of Frances H. Wilson Sorensen; father of Kyle S. and Justin K. Sorensen; and brother of Floyd Sorensen and Norma Jean Williams. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, John C. Sorensen. He was Methodist. He served in the Air Force. He was a Coastal Mechanical Contractor. Donations to the American Heart Association or the Diabetes Foundation are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ Thursday -- January 27, 2000 Beulah 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 Beulah Griffin Cheramie, 80, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 9:32 a.m. Jan. 25, 2000. Visitation will be 5 to 11 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Harris, Manny Jr. and Russell Cheramie, Corina Callais and Jeanie Howell; and sister of Abraham, Jervis, Freddie, Ronald, C.J. and Cleveland Griffin, Naisi Rousse, Laura Cheramie and Lois Serigny. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manny Cheramie Sr.; and parents, Silas and Sedonia Daigle Griffin. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Wilbert Voisin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-Aux-Chenes for Wilbert J. "Boy" Voisin, 72, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Montegut, who died Jan. 26, 2000. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the Pointe-Aux-Chenes Fire Station. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Dulcia LeBoeuf Voisin of Montegut; father of Ricky Voisin and Amy Cantr elle, both of Houma, and Patty Hutchinson of Bourg; and brother of Ezella, Brussell and Walton Voisin, and Melba Chauvin, all of Grand Caillou, and Della Boudreaux of Houma. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Esia Thibodeaux Voisin. He was Catholic. He served in the Army and was a member of American Legion Post 272. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ Friday -- January 28, 2000 Lizzie Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Lizzie "Lulu" Rousseau Boudreaux, 81, a native of Chackbay and resident of Labadieville, who died at 6:30 a.m. Jan. 27, 2000. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Betty Lou B. Griffin and Mary Lou B. Himel; grandmother of Angel Himel Desormeaux, Leah Griffin Gautreaux, and Ronald and Ronnie Griffin; and great-grandmother of Kayla Lacoste, Gavin Desormeaux, Sasha Gautreaux, and Karley and Jacob Griffin. She was preceded in death by her husban d, Clarence "Pete" Boudreaux; parents, Willie and Virginia Oncale Rousseau; brothers, Chester, Johnnie and Jessie Rousseau; sister, Nellie Rousseau; great-grandchild, Regan Desormeaux; and a host of infant brothers and sisters. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. Anthony Danos A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Anthony "Cowan" Danos, 72, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 8:34 p.m. Jan. 26, 2000. Burial was at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He was the husband of Clara Pierce Danos; father of Carl and Reagan Danos; and brother of Claude, Harry, Randolph and Gerald Danos. He is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexie and Marie Lafont Danos; daughter, Gaile Danos; and brother, Joseph Danos. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ Monday -- January 31, 2000 Lutie Baugh A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of the Isle Cemete ry in Grand Isle for Lutie Garrett Baugh, 71, a native of Alma, Ga., and resident of Gray, who died at 7:14 p.m. Jan. 28, 2000. She was the mother of Pasco, Leroy, Vernon, Henry, Leo and Leon Baugh, and Jean Landry; and sister of Leon, Louis and Leo Garrett, Laura Tooke and Madeline Smith. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Frank Baugh Sr.; parents, Ethridge and Lula Brewer Garrett; son, Charles Baugh; brother, Leroy Garrett; and sister, Patricia Lewis. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. Clemille Breaux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles Community for Clemille "Clay" Joseph Breaux, 95, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 9:15 p.m. Jan. 27, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the father of Wilton, Leroy and Malcolm Breaux, Irene Floyd and Anna Lee Bellanger; and brother of Arthur Breaux, Lucille Foret, Odette Folse and Hilda Tardo. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Azilie Saucier Breaux; parents, Arthur and Elvire Bourgeois Breaux; son, Nolan Breaux; brothers, Emile and Gracien Breaux; and sisters, Enola Grabert and Josephine Breaux. He was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Armand Brunet Jr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Armand Joseph Brunet Jr., 95, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27, 2000. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Alice Guidry Brunet; father of Lawrence Sr., Armand J. III, Allen Sr., Jerrel Sr. and Kirby Brunet, Alice B. Hendricks and Christine B. Cheramie; and brother of Sostine Sr. and Antoine Brunet, Gertie Collins, Isabelle Guidry, Susan LeBlanc and Lorenza Rebstock. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Armand J. Sr. and Constance Ledet Brunet; brother, Dudley Brunet; sister, Constance Breaux; and four grandchildren. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. He was a member of the St. Joseph Holy Name Society. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. Justin Guidry A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Victory Assembly of God Church in Vacherie for Justin James Guidry, 41, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 30, 2000. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Cecile Rose Guidry; step-son of Viola Guidry; father of Aline Guidry; step-father of Don and Al Dempster, Eve Thibodeaux, Nora Hendon and Hope Grainer; brother of Annette Guidry; and step-brother of Chad Durocher. He is also survived by nine step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis J. and Helen Adams Guidry; daughters, Stephanie and Christine Guidry; and step-son, Dan Dempster. Donations to the family are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Wilma LaRose A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Wilma Arceneaux LaRose, 84, a native of Marrero and resident of Lockport, who died at 3 a.m. Jan. 29, 2000. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Rovina Pitre and Rose Ledet. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin "Van" LaRose; parents, Louis and Edna Chaisson Arceneaux; brother, Malcolm Arceneaux; and sisters, Edwina Arceneaux and Thelma A. Loupe. She was a member of the Holy Savior Ladies A lter Society and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 83. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. Frederick LeBlanc A memorial mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles Community for Frederick J. "Fred" LeBlanc, 101, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, who died at 7:03 p.m. Jan. 27, 2000. He was the father of Helen Burk of Texas. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne Koehler; and parents, Albert and Julia Thibodeaux LeBlanc. He was a veteran of World War I and World War II. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign War Post 3665 and the American Legion of Raceland. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Claire Luke A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano for Claire Herrmann Luke, 70, a native of New Orleans and resident of St. Bernard Parish, who died at 11:50 a.m. Jan. 29, 2000. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. She was the mother of Eric and Lonnie Luke; and sister of George Jr. and Donald Herrmann, Shirley Kelley and Carol Kern. She is also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Florian A. Luke; parents, George Sr. and Johanna Sanchez Herrmann; sisters, Gloria Schmidt and Georgianna LeFebvre; and two grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Tatum Melancon A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Tatum Eymard Melancon, 22, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 2:10 p.m. Jan. 28, 2000. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Lance Melancon; daughter of Tommy and Mona Cheramie Eymard; mother of John Michael Melancon; sister of Corey Michael and Nicole Renee Eymard; granddaughter of Irvin and Gloria Eymard, and Ralphton and Carrie Cheramie; and great-granddaughter of Mary Pierce Terrebonne Orgeron. She was Catholic. She was an employee of Crosby Tugs. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Willard Ratliff Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Willard Ratliff Sr., 67, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, who died Jan. 26, 2000. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Clara Bias Rat liff of Labadieville; father of Linda Ratliff, Ethel Smith, Mable Johnson, Rosemary Henderson, and Darryl, Tracy and Cheryl Ratliff, all of Labadieville, Willard Ratliff Jr. of Napoleonville, Ronald Ratliff of Rogersville, Ala., and Gregory Ratliff of LaPlace; and brother of Theresa Brown of Napoleonville, Rosetta Bias and Bernell Ratliff, both of Larose, Joseph and Harold Ratliff, both of Houston, and Charles Ratliff of Gray. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mable and Norman Ratliff; son, Elgin Ratliff; daughter, Doretha Ratliff; sister, Cynthia Ratliff; and brothers, Herman and Leroy Ratliff. He was a retired farm laborer. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Donald Toups Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Donald Andrew Toups Sr., 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2:25 p.m. Jan. 30, 2000. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Nell Beary Toups; father of Donald A. Toups Jr.; and brother of Edwin J. Toups Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin J. Sr. and Maud Dill Toups. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================