Thibodeaux Daily Comet May, 2000 Lafourche Parish, Louisiana 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 -- May 01, 2000 Enola DeArmond A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Suc cor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Enola Terrebonne DeArmond, 77, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of El Cerrito, Calif., who died at 5:25 a.m. April 19, 2000. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Clyde DeArmond; mother of Renee DeArmond; and sister of Lindbergh Terrebonne and Rosena Pitre, both of Galliano, and Beatrice Matthews of Sun City, Ariz. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edison and Marie Broussard Terrebonne; brothers, Chester, Nolta and Mack Terrebonne; and sister, Gertie T. Johnson. She was a World War II Army Air Force veteran. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium Inc. of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Frank Griffin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Frank E. Griffin, 79, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 11:08 a.m. April 29, 2000. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Elecia Callais Griffin; father of Joann Marie Kauffman, and Patricia Agnes Griffin; and brother of Tilman Joseph Griffin and Yvonne Marie Cherami e. He is also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Arthaness Perrin Griffin; brothers, Elmo Antoine, Ernest James and Francoise Adam Griffin; and sister, Mabel Maria Cheramie. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and past counsel member. He was a fourth degree Knight of Columbus, a member of the American Legion Post No. 259 of Golden Meadow, Member 40 and eight and the Holy Name Society. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. He was a retired tool pusher for Texaco oil. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Earl Jennings A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville for Earl ??oPe Wee??? Jennings, 53, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Plattenville, who died April 27, 2000. Burial was at St. Charles Baptist Church Cemetery in Paincourtville. He was the brother of Spurgeon Lemon of Klotzville, Eugene Jennings Sr. of Dorseyville and Lillian Rodrigue of Donaldsonville. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Jennings; and brothers, Arthur, Phillip and Wallace Lemon. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. Keith LeBoeuf A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg for Keith James LeBoeuf, 27, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg who died at 12:55 a.m. April 28, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the father of Kelsey Marie Parks; son of Emery Joseph Sr. and Hilda Theresa Rodrigue LeBoeuf; brother of Emery Jr. and Perry LeBoeuf, Connie LeBlanc, Arlene Sevin, Sandra Domangue and Patty Picou; and grandson of Agnes Rodrigue. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Ellis Sr. and Rosina LeBoeuf and Wallace Rodrigue Sr.; nephews Gary LeBoeuf and LeeRay Nelton Jr.; and brother-in-law Raymond Picou. He was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church and worked as a self-employed fisherman. Falgout Funeral Home in Houma was in charge of arrangements. David Lyons A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes for David Paul Lyons, 32, a native of Pointe-aux-Chienes and resident of Montegut who died at 5 a.m. April 30, 2000. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the Pointe-aux-Chienes Fire Station. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Jan S. Lyons of Montegut; father of Brooke and Candace Lyons, both of Montegut; son of Russe l P. Sr. and Linda Dupre Lyons, both of Pointe-aux-Chenes; brother of Neal and Russell Lyons Jr. and Sherry Dardar, all of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Lillian LeBoeuf, and Michelle Lyons, both of Montegut; and grandson of Alida Dupre Naquin of Pointe-aux-Chenes. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Reggie Dupre Sr. and Vanis and Beulah Guidry Lyons. He was a member of the Harley Davidson Club of Houma and worked as a tugboat captain for Crosby Towing, Inc. of Golden Meadow. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Ben Martin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Ben ??oT-Ben??? Martin, 24, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, who died at 2:50 p.m. April 28, 2000. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Caroll and Althea Martinez Martin; and brother of Michelle Martin Lafont. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alexie and Norma Hebert Martin, and Tony Sr. and Leonore Ybarzabal Martinez. He was Catholic and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. He was a 1995 graduate of South Lafourche High School and a graduate of ITT Southea st School of Technology. He was a member of the Deep South Team Roping Association and the United States Team Roping Association. He liked deer hunting, fishing and roping. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium Inc. of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Edith Naquin A Mass of Christian burial was held at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Edith G. Naquin, 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:52 p.m. April 28, 2000. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Freddie Naquin and Brenda Naquin Bergeron; and sister of Gladys Dover, Effie Fields, Ruby Hotard and Edna Duplessis. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ferdinand Naquin; parents, Armand and Nettie Bourgeois Guidry; brothers, James Sr. and Calvin Guidry; and sisters, Verna Legendre, Pearl Benoit and Nettie Guidry. Landry???s Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Marilyn North A religious service was held at 7 p.m. Sunday at First Union Presbyterian Church for Marilyn Perrer Fahrig North, 67, a native of Paradis and resident of Luling, who died at 6:25 p.m. April 27, 2000. Cremation followed the ceremony. She was the wife of Barry North; ex-wife of Jasper F. Fahri g Sr.; mother of Jasper F. Jr., Christian Gottlieb II, William Robert and Jonathan C. Fahrig, Deborah Fahrig Corrao, Chanda Fahrig Burge and Rachel Fahrig Brown; and sister of Cleveland N. ??oSonny??? Perrer Jr. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren a nd nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cleveland N. and Dorothy C. Perrer. She was a member of First Union Presbyterian Church. Donations to the First Union Presbyterian Church memorial fund are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Norris Percle A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Norris J. ??oTwin??? Percle, 64, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died at 9 a.m. April 28, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Barbara Trosclair Percle; son of Inez Gros Percle; father of Scott and Ken Percle; and brother of Horace and Jerry Percle, Marcella Baye and Jeanette Hidalgo. He was preceded in death by his father, Clancy Percle. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ................................................................................................ ....................................................................... ......................... Tuesday -- May 02, 2000 Carl Francis A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux for Carl Michael Anthony Francis, infant, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died April 28, 2000. He was the son of Carlos Anthony and Delores Francis of Napoleonville; brother of Travonte Gerald Thompson and Brad Cox, both of Napoleonville; grandson of Royal Sr. and Bobby V. Francis of Thibodaux and J.C. and Dorothy Ann Thompson of Napoleonville. He was preceded in death by his brother, Carlos Francis Jr.; and great-grandparents, Irma Verrette Deboue and Phillip Wendell Zeno, Otto and Corrine Francis, George and Rose Murphy, and Junius and Cinderalla Thompson. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Shedrick Reado Sr. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sunlight Baptist Church in Gheens for Shedrick Junius Reado Sr., 76, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, who died at 4 a.m. April 28, 2000. A wake service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until wake service at Mount Zion Baptist Church, and 10 a.m. until funeral time at Sunlight Baptist Church. Burial will be at Sunlight Baptist cemetery. He was the husband of Augustine Reado of Raceland; father of Shedrick Reado Jr. of Nashville, Tenn., Claville Reado of Houma, Moris Reado of Bossier City, Terry Bruce Reado of Raceland, Noella R. Triggs and Cherlyn Jackson, both of Raceland; adopted father of Gay Nell, Gwendolyn and Glenn Ray, all of Tennessee; brother of Persephone Holmes of Nashville, Josephine R., Ophelia R. and Anna Rose R. Every, all of Thibodaux. He is also survived by 30 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Junius and Victoria Reado; sons, Benjamin and Esau Reado; brother, Esau Reado; and sisters, Delores R. Ingram and Pearl A. Reado. He was a member of Sunlight Baptist Church. He was retired from Georgia Sugar Refinery in Mathews, and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Wednesday -- May 03, 2000 Paul Esteve A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Paul Joseph "Big Paul" Esteve, 61, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died at 4:30 a.m. on May 3, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the Thibodaux Funeral Home. Burial will be at the St. John cemetery. He was the husband of Lorraine Martin Esteve, stepson of Adam Rodrigue, stepfather of Tricia Hotard and father-in-law of Travis Hotard. He was preceded in death by his mother, Louise Esteve Rodrigue. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of the arrangements. Gonette Lebouef A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Gonette Plaisance Lebouef, 79, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, who died May 1, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Dean J. Lebouef of Lockport, Kelly A. Lebouef of Slidell, Janie Lebouef of Birmingham, Ala., Jill Plaisance of Raceland, and Kay Dantin of Cut Off; and sister of Emile Jr., Oneal, Frank and Edwin Plaisance, Francis Stevens, Margie Landeche, Jenny Defelice, Rea Muller and Winnie Comardelle. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Etienne J. Lebouef; parents, Emile and Alida Leblanc Plaisance; son, Wayne T. Lebouef; daughter, Judy L. Guidry; and brother, Warren Plaisance. Falgou t Funeral Homes, Inc. of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. JoElla Louviere A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis for JoElla Pitts Louviere, 56, a resident of Paradis who died at 10:20 a.m. May 2, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary Catholic Church cemetery in Raceland. She was the wife of Dallas J. Louviere; daughter of Ellen N. Somme; mother of Larry J. and Kurt F. Breaux, Angela Breaux Dufrene, Ginger Breaux Gisclair; stepmother of Julie Louviere Simoneaux, Tess Louviere Waguespack, and Tina Louviere Hotard; and sister of James Massie, Natha Massie White, and Mary Massie Crider. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Leo R. Pitts and a stepson, Dallas Louviere Jr. She was a parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Irene Sampey A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Irene Guidry Sampey, 85, a native of Mathews and resident of Lockport, who died at 8:15 a.m. May 2, 2000. Visita tion will be from 7 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Elvest Sampey and Lois Vedros, and sister of Horace Guidry. She is also survived by six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Sampey; parents, Elvest and Ozea Taylor Guidry; daughter, Lilly Vedros; and sisters, Corrine Leblanc, Velma Barrios and Thelma Crockwell. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church, and a member of the Ladies Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc. of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Thursday -- May 04, 2000 Betty Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Betty Toups Hebert, 65, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 6:05 a.m. May 3, 2000. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Winnie Matherne Toups; mother of Spencer ??oSpunk??? Mauterer; and si ster of Lloyd Toups and Carolyn T. Bourgeois. She was preceded in death by her father, Norbert Toups; and brother, Thomas Toups. She was Catholic and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc. of Cut Off is in charge of arrangments. Uther Neville Jr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Residence Baptist Church in Houma for Uther Neville Jr., 57, a native and resident of Houma, who died May 2, 2000. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. John???s Cemetery in Houma. He was the father of Rewa Boone of Schriever and Keisha and Alex Neville, both of Houma; and brother of Evelyn Calloway of Houma. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Uther Sr. and Mary B. Neville; brothers, Harrison Neville and George Ballard; and sisters, Anna Mae Outley and Charlene Gibson. He was a U. S. Army veteran. He enjoyed fishing. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Diana Stevens A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Diana S. Stevens, 54, a native of Bakersfield, Calif. and resident of Houma, who died at 3:21 a.m. May 3, 2000. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Matherne Cemetery in Houma. She was the daughter of Herman A. Hebert and Bernice McDaniel Hebert; and mother of Clint Stevens and Rhonda Cadiere. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Linda Jean Hebert Bernard. She was Baptist. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Friday -- May 05, 2000 Carroll Adams A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Thibodaux Funeral Home chapel for Carroll ??oChucky??? Adams, 53, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux who died May 4, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Saturday in the chapel. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Gwen Fanguy Adams; son of Earline Hebert Adams; father of Kerry P. Adams, Dawn A. Hotard and Melanie A. Martinez; and grandfather of Tyler and Kelci Martinez and Adrial and Blaize Hotard. He was preceded in death by his father, Claude Philip Adams, and sister, Adrial Adams. Thibodaux Funeral Home, I nc. is in charge of the arrangements. Harold Butler Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater Mount Pilgrim Baptist Chruch in Donaldsonville for Harold Charles ??oHal??? Butler Sr., 61, a native and resident of Donaldsonville who died May 3, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral Saturday time at the church. Burial will be in Protestant Cemetery in Donaldsonville. The Rev. Rudolph Mitchell will officiate. He was the husband of Mary L. Butler; father of Eric and Harold Butler Jr. of Donaldsonville, Iris D., Debbie L., and Latisha Butler, all of Donaldsonville; brother of Melvin Butler of Phoenix, Ariz., and George A. Butler of Donaldsonville, Dicie Jupiter, Barbara Butler, Janice Miles and Beulah Butler of Donaldsonville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Beulah Evans Butler; and a brother, Rufus Butler Jr. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Lucille Callahan A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Lucille G. Callahan, 88, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux who died at 7:30 a.m. May 4, 2000. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the St. Jo seph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Walter ??oBilly??? and Lionel Callahan, Ethel C. Bonvillain; sister of Lawrence, Wilburt and Collins Gros, Alma G. Ordoyne, Hazel G. Rousseau, Ella Mae G. Borne, Mary Ann Bergeron, and Geraldine G. Talbot. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by Walter Callahan Sr.; parents, Camille J. and Justilia Barrios Gros; a grandson, Dale M. Bonvillain; sisters, Gertrude H. Lagrange, an infant sister, Laura Mae Gros; and a granddaughter, Lori Ann Callahan. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a homemaker. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Susy Ann Covington A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Matthews for Susy Ann St. Pierre Covington, 38, a native and resident of Raceland, who died May 5, 2000. Visitation will be 10a.m. until 1 p.m. at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She was the wife of Carl Wayne Covington; mother of Jessica Lynn and Jenna Lynn Covington: and sister of Judy Parks, Monte Robichaux, and Larry St. Pierre Jr. She was preceded in death by her fathe r, Larry St. Pierre Sr. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Alvin Johnson A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. tonight at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Alvin Paul Johnson Sr., 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died at 6:45 p.m. May 2, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Dismissal will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Edith W. Johnson of Thibodaux; father of Alvin P. Johnson Jr. of Raceland, Lionel Johnson and Lorraine Harry of Thibodaux; brother of Annie Johnsona nd Rose Mary Johnson of New Orleans, Mathew Johnson Jr. of Thibodaux, Norman Johnson of Napoleonville, and James Johnson of Raceland. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mathew and Onedia Johnson; two brothers, Roland and Edward Johnson; and a siter, Ethel Mae Johnson. He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangments. Edward Steward Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Edward Steward, 83, a native and resident of Lab adieville, who died May 2, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the father of Sterling Steward of Labadieville, Calvin Steward of Napoleonville, Annie Mae Dugas; foster father of Greta Myles of Labadieville; brother of Freddie Steward and Louise Moore of Napoleonville. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ike and Chaney Steward; wife, Martha Evelyn Steward; a son, Edward Steward Jr.; brothers, Ike Steward, Jack Steward, and Will Nelson; sisters, Annie Mae Taylor, Lucille Holly, and Eva Thomas. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Monday -- May 08, 2000 Norton Brunet A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Montegut Baptist Mission for Norton Anthony "Radar" Brunet, 48, a native of Pointe-aux-Chene and resident of Montegut who died May 6, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the Montegut Fire Station. Burial will be at Bisland Cemete ry in Bourg. He was the father of Christi B. Hebert and Elaine Brunet of Houma; brother of Ernest and Raleigh Brunet of Pointe-aux-Chene, Elsee Brunet of Montegut, Eola B. Theriot and Geraldine B. Domangue of Montegut, Marilyn B. Domangue of Bourg, Shirley B. Trosclair of Raceland, Nancy B. Authement of Cut Off, and Patricia B. Naquin of Brookhaven, Miss. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Leola Rodrigue Brunet; and grandparents, Mentor and Fabiola Rodrigue and Ernest and Justillian Brunet. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Melodie Grabert A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10a.m. today at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Raceland for Melodie Anise Grabert, 95, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland who died 11a.m. May 6, 2000. Visitation was held from 8a.m. until 9:30a.m. at the church. Burial was at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She was the mother of Ories and Nolan Grabert. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and two step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Sylvanie Blanchard and Felicia Knight Blanchard, her husband Clifford Grabert, and her daughter Myrtle Grabert Martin. She was catholic. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in cha rge of arrangements. Bessie Hills A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Bessie F. Hills, 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died at 12:30 a.m. May 5, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Alice Thomas, Nellie Carr and Rosemary Williams; brothers, Clarence and Davis Frye; nephews, Lloyd Thomas and Elder Hurley Frye. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of the arrangements. Louis Jefferson A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at the Mathews Full Gospel Temple for Louis "Silver Dollar" Jefferson, 39, a native of New Orleans and resident of Cut Off who died at 8:10 p.m. May 5, 2000. Burial was at the St. Mathews Baptist Cemetery. He was the husband of Ida T. Jefferson; nephew of Dolores Hill; stepfather of Jimmy, Kush, Waylene and Nicole Pitre; and brother of Charlie Jefferson of Raceland, Lawrence and Thomas Jefferson of Luling, Anthony Jefferson of Laplace, Larry Jefferson of Houston, Elsie Rosette and Kathy Hargrove of San Diego, Ca., Lucille Jefferson of Boutte, and Sarah Turner of Luling. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Sarah Smith Jefferson, and brother, Eddie Michael Jefferson. He was a member of the Mat hews Full Gospel Temple. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc. of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Lillian Nugent A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Lillian Nugent, 93, a native of Edgard and resident of Terrebonne Parish, who died May 6, 2000. Burial will be at the St. Francis de Sales #2 Cemetery in Houma. She was the sister of Aimee Rita H. Grillet of Houma and Marjorie H. Blanchard of Franklin. She is also survived by three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Louis Landry, Rene Clement and Howard Nugent; parents, Ernest and Noemie Millet Hotard; son, Louis Landry Jr.; brothers, John and Arnold Horn; and sisters, Noemi Derouen and Anna Borne. She was Catholic. She was a retired hairstylist. Her hobbies were sewing and crocheting. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Twyla Robertson A graveside service will be held at 4 p.m. today at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland for Twyla Naj'ai Robertson, infant, a native and resident of Raceland, who died May 6, 2000. She was the daughter of Lekecia "Precious" Thompkins and Clarence "C.J." Robertson of Raceland. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Richard Rahm A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Richard "Richie" Michael Rahm, 42, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:30 a.m. May 5, 2000. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Jeanne Hymel Rahm of Thibodaux; son of Marie Orgeron Rahm of Thibodaux; father of Michael and Jacob Rahm of Thibodaux; stepfather of Chris Gravois of Thibodaux; brother of John Rahm of Baton Rouge and James Rahm and Martha Gauthreaux, both of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his father, Vincent Dowling Rahm, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Orgeron and Mr. and MRs. P.A. Rahm. Donations to E. D. White Catholic High School or the American Heart Association are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. Dewey Fournet Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church in Baton Rouge for Dewey J. Fournet, 78, a native Louisiana and resident of Hendersonville, N.C., who died May 4, 2000. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Rabenhorst Funeral Home in Baton Rouge. Burial will be at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. He was the husband of Winifred Fournet; father of Dew ey J. Fournet III and Jane Hoskins, both of Houston, Ron Fournet of Delray Beach, Fla., Michael Fournet of Baton Rouge, Suzanne D. Naison of Idaho and Judy Henderson of St. Louis, Mo.; stepfather of Gail Buckley of Tasmanin, Australia, Ross Boulton of Hendersonville and Mark Boulton of Victoria, Australia; and brother of Joyce Thibodeaux of Thibodaux, Kathleen Fournet of New Orleans and Geraldine Chauffe of Slidell. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was a parishioner of St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a retired employee of Ethyl Corp. Rabenhorst Funeral Home, East of Baton Rouge is in charge of arrangements. Oris Verdin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac for Oris Joseph Verdin, 82, a native and resident of Dulac, who died at 7:30 a.m. May 6, 2000. Burial will be at the Holy Family #2 Cemetery in Dulac. He was the husband of Emelda Parfait Verdin; father of Carolyn Ann Billiot and Elaine Marie Boudreaux and brother of Eljin Verdin, Elsie Parfait, Alice Parfait, Edna Renick, Ro se Gautreaux and Anna Mae Evangelist. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Bernice Theriot Verdin; son, Curtis Joseph Verdin; brothers, Paul and Andrew Verdin; sister, Pearly Francis; grandson, Alfred J. Billiot Jr.; and great-granddaughter, Heather Bell. He was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Donations to the family are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma was in charge of arrangements. Edna Legendre A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Edna Mahler Legendre, 81, a native and resident of Chackbay who died at 12:19p.m. May 7, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 10p.m. tonight at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 8a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Norman Legendre; mother of Norvin and Alvin Legendre; and sister of Morris, David, and J.D. Mahler, and Gerdie Perque. She is also survived by six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents Addis and Lucy Rodrigue Mahler; her brother Harris Mahler; and sisters Emeraude Landry, Anna Gaubert, Siana Perque. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Tuesday -- May 09, 2000 Wendy Delaune A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville for Wendy Marie Delaune, 32, a native of Labadieville and resident of New Orleans who died at 8:15 a.m. May 8, 2000. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville. She was the daughter of Byrd and Lorraine Solar Delaune. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of the arrangements. Elizabeth Hastings A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Albert of Trapani Catholic Church in Houston, Texas, for Elizabeth Dean Hastings, who died May 5, 2000. Burial was at Memorial Oaks Cemetery. She was the wife of Edmu nd Stuart Hastings; mother of Terry Folse and Margaret Elizabeth and James S. Hastings; mother-in-law of Aaron Folse and Georgette Hastings; and grandmother of Lucas, Jacob and Sarah Folse and Stuart, Noah, Marie and John Hastings. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman a nd Mary Dean; sister, Margaret Mary Dean; and brother, John Dean. Earthman's Bellaire Chapel of Bellaire, Texas was in charge of arrangements. Roland Hatcher A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Assembly of God Church in Thibodaux for Roland Rufus Hatcher, 74, a native of Georgia and resident of Thibodaux who died at 3:55 p.m. May 6, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Flavia Belanger Hatcher of Thibodaux; father of Barbara Morello of Gray; brother of Buford Hatcher and Irabella Haire, both of Albany, Ga.; grandfather of Justin Levett and Simone Kailani, and great-grandfather of Sarah Katherine Kailani. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elzie and Mary Ellen Shiver Hatcher; son, Rodney Hatcher; brother, Reuben Hatcher; and sisters, Emmalee Daigle, Jainie Moore and Mary Alice Layman. He was the retired funeral director of Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. in Houma, retired manager of Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City and retired manager of Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served during World War II, and a parishioner of the First Assembly of God Church. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Ralph Hille A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma for Ralph Joseph Hille, 65, a native of Bay St. Louis, Miss., and resident of Houma, who died at 10:30 a.m. May 7, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and 9:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. He will be cremated by Evergreen Crematory. He was the husband of Marian Planchard Hille; father of Joseph and Randy Hille of Houma, Gary Hille of Garland, Texas, and Mary Ann Winn of Houma; and brother of Irwin and Frank Hille, both of Bay St. Louis. He is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben Francis and Irene Sellier Hille, and brothers, Ben Jr. and Charlie Hille. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He was a retired sales clerk for American Express. Falgout Funeral Homes Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Correction: Monday's obituary for Bessie Hills incorrectly listed her two nephews, Lloyd Thomas and Elder Hurley Frye, as being deceased. ................................................................................................ ........................... ..................................................................... Wednesday -- May 10, 2000 Garnet Bonilla A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Garnet Kramer Bonilla, 59, a native and resident of Chauvin who died at 4:36 p.m. May 9, 2000. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the Knights of Columbus hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Albert and Beulah Soudelier Kramer, mother of Dean Robichaux and Gina Lambert, and sister of Samuel Kramer and Lisa Molliere. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was a carrier for The Courier for 14 years, and a member of the Steel Magnolias, St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society, Ward 7 and Mardi Gras Mambos. She was a parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Emelie Danos A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Emelie M. Danos, 95, a native and resident of Cut Off who died at 3:50 a.m. May 9, 2000. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of An drew Smith Jr. and Eva Duet, and sister of Adelaide Dalme. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Andrew Smith Sr.; second husband, Alexie Danos; parents, Constant and Alexina Guidry Danos; daughter, Amelia Smith; brothers, Adam and Odson Danos; sisters, Alexina Gisclair and Elosia Eymard; and great-granddaughter, Raquel Guidry. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc. of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Gary Gauthreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Gary Joseph Gauthreaux, 40, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died May 9, 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 in St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the son of Elsie Naquin Gauthreaux and brother of Howard and Kenneth Gauthreaux, Betty Babin, Earline Hebert, Gayle Gauthreaux, Susan Daigle and Karen Gauthreaux. He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew E. Gauthreaux. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. ............................................ .................................................... ................................................................................................ Thursday -- May 11, 2000 Gilbert Guillot Gilbert F. Guillot, 77, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Marrero, died May 7, 2000. He was the husband of Lera M. Guillot, father of Thomas B. Nickerson, and brother of Dale, Francis, Daniel, Gerald and Roger Guillot. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Guillot; and brother, Norris Guillot. He was a retired Navy chief petty officer, having served the Navy for 20 years. He was also a member of American Legion Post 222, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7307 and Fleet Reserve 162. He donated his body to LSU Medical Center. Jerry Harris A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Jerry "Bo" Harris, 38, a native of New Orleans and resident of Dularge who died at 4:58 p.m. May 7, 2000. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time Friday at the funeral home. He was the son of Ledora Harris; companion of Darlene Conery; father of Christopher, Charlotte and Magen Conery; and brother of Joseph, James, Edward, Jim, Betty and Brenda Harris. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Harris, and sister, Jo Anne Harris. He was a Baptist. He was employed by Oilfield Construction L.L.G. of Houma. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family to cover funeral costs are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Evest Pontiff A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Evest J. Pontiff, 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died at 8:47 p.m. May 9, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Odethel Dupre Pontiff; father of Anne P. Voisin, Gwendolyn P. Gonzales and Marsha P. Delatte; father-in-law of Kervin Voisin, Larry Gonzales Sr. and Kenneth Delatte Sr., brother of Irvin Pontiff, Doris Smith, Yvonne Bonvillain and Betty Leblanc; grandfather of Larry Lee Gonzales Jr., Steven Gonzales, Christy V. Fields, Stephanie Delatte and Kenneth Delatte Jr; and great-grandfather of Bailee Gonzales. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton and Lelia Pontiff; brother, Norris Pontiff; and sister, Gladys Patterson. He was an active member of Christ the Redeemer P arish and Captain of Ushers for the 7:30 a.m. Mass. He was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 8906. He was also a World War II veteran and a member of American Legion Post 5097. He was a retired Amoco employee, and president and owner of Pontiff Propane Plant of Thibodaux. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. George Rome A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for George W. Rome Sr., 72, a native and resident of Lockport who died at 7:08 p.m. May 10, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Ethel Adams Rome; fahter of William G. Rome, Olivia R. Pierron, Karen R. Folse, and Ginger R. Folse; brother of Harold Rome, Lillian Mayet, Grace Delaune, Dora Champagne, Jane Theriot and Corine Eschette. He was also survived by 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Wes and Sidonia Candies Rome; and brothers, Richard, Willie and Ewell Rome. He was a member of the American Legion. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ............................................................. ................................... ................................................................................................ Friday -- May 12, 2000 Leonard Besson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Leonard Joseph "Joe" Besson, 69, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, who died at 2:05 p.m. May 11, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Doris Bourgeois Besson and father of John Sidney Besson, Connie Aucoin, Gayle Besson and Pamela Bascle. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lucille B. Besson; brothers, Andrew, Gilbert, Harold, William, Murphy, Newman, Edward and Charles Besson; and sisters, Lucille Lasseigne and Pearl Landry. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of the arrangements. Henry Hayes A religious service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville for Henry "Blip" Hayes, 76, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Donaldsonville who died at 7:50 a.m. May 6, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Clora Breaux Hayes; father of Joyce H. Smith and Gloria H. Landry of Belle Rose, Genevieve Hayes of Donaldsonville, Steve, Wilbert, Royal Lee and Phillip Hayes, all of Belle Rose, and Curtis Hayes of Charlotte, N.C.; stepfather of Augustine Jefferson and Clarence Shermon, both of Belle Rose, Gene Shermon and Brenda McKinney of Donaldsonville; father-in-law of Michael Smith, Gene Landry, Jo Mary and Ann Rita Hayes and Edward McKinney; stepbrother of Stanley Mitchell; nephew of Selma Truehill of Belle Rose; companion of Orelia Atkins of Donaldsonville; and godfather of Clarence Truehill, Patricia Coleman and Charlene Ceasar. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, 19 step-grandchildren, 25 step-great-grandchildren, five sisters-in-law and three brothers-in-law. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emma Banks Mitchell and Henry Hayes Sr.; daughter, Shirley Mae Hayes; two aunts and two uncles. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. Zula Magee A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. today at Vincent Funeral Home in Kaplan for Zula Vincent Magee, 74, a native and resident of Kaplan who died at 8 p.m. May 10, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. Pallbearers for t he service were William, Scott, Todd and Adam Magee, Jason Guidry and Chuck Meaux. She was the mother of Rebecca M. LeMaire of Lafayette, Dr. John Wesley Magee III of Thibodaux and James Ellis Magee of Baton Rouge; mother-in-law of Harold J. LeMaire, Betsy H. Magee and Suzette M. Magee; sister of Mary Rose Broussard of Kaplan; and grandmother of Lorraine L. Guidry of Lafayette, William, Scott and Todd Magee, all of Thibodaux, and Adam Magee of Baton Rouge. She was also survived by several nieces, great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Wesley Magee Jr.; and her parents, Elas and Olive Vincent. A graduate of SLI/UL, she was a retired elementary school teacher, having taught for 32 years in Kaplan and Gueydan. She was also a member of the Vermilion Parish Retired Teacher's Association. The family would like to thank Dr. James Cole and the Louisiana Oncology Associates staff and the Cornerstone Village South staff for the kindness and care they have shown. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to Legacy 2000 (Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish Capital Campaign-Restoration Fund) at P.O. Box 429, Kaplan, La. 70548, or to the Hospice of Acadiana at 2600 Johnston St., Ste. 200, Lafayette, La. 70503. Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan was in charge of the arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Monday -- May 15, 2000 Donald Bollinger A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Donald George Bollinger, 85, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, who died at 2:15 a.m. May 13, 2000. Burial was at the Holy Savior mausoleum. He was the husband of Pat B. King Bollinger; father of Donald T. "Boysie" Bollinger, Charlotte Bollinger and Andrea B. Suard; and brother of Richard "Dickie" Bollinger. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, George I. And Etienette Daviet Bollinger; brothers, George and Ralph Bollinger; and sisters, Mabel B. Toups, Georgia B. Boyd and Belle B. Holekamp. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Church. Donations to Holy Savior School in Lockport, Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, or St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport was in charge of the arrangements. Mable Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for Mable B. "Madame Youte" Boudreaux, 81, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 12:55 a.m. May 13, 2000. Burial was at the Holy Savior cemetery in Lockport. She was the mother of Jerry, Landry, Alcide Jr., Johnny and Michael Boudreaux, Bertha Ledet, Shirley Allemand, Mary Guidry and Gloria Bernard; and sister of Edwin and Henry Bernard, and Margaret and Dora Dunn. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcide "Youte" Boudreaux Sr.; parents, Eugene and Marie Barrilleaux Bernard; and brother, Landry Bernard. She was a retired food preparer for the Lafourche Parish school system. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of the arrangements. Joshua Bourg A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Church in Gheens for Joshua S. "Joshie" Bourg, 22, a native of Houma and resident of Gheens, who died at 4 p.m. May 11, 2000. He was cremated. He was the son of Keith and Peggy Dominique and E.J. Jr. and Penny Bourg; brother of Sean and Jacob Bourg, Joseph Dominique, and Dana and Ashley Lovell; stepbrother of Chad and Brennan Touchet, grandson of Wayne and Beverly Broussard, Peter and Laura Dominique, and Gerald and Lois Register; and step-grandson of Shirley Bou rg. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul and Oceana Samanie, and Edward J. Bourg Sr. He was an avid sportsman, and was employed as a pneumatic specialist. Samart Funeral Hom e and Crematorium of Raceland was in charge of the arrangements. Clara Breaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Clara Adams Breaux, 99, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10 p.m. May 13, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Rose B. Landry and sister of Beatrice Knight. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adrien J. Breaux; parents, John and Zoe Benoit Adams; son, Willie Breaux; brothers, Evis, O'Neil, Hubert and Roland Adams; and sisters, Rita and Aline Adams. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Malcolm Kinler A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville for Malcolm "Sonny" Kinler, 67, a native of Ama and resident of Luling, who died at 3 a.m. May 13, 2000. Burial was at the churc h cemetery in Taft. He was the husband of Melva Cortez Kinler of Luling; father of Gary P. Kinler of Luling, Robin Callahan, Trudy Deshotels and Patti Duplay, all of Hahnville; and brother of Wilson Kinler Jr. of Hahnville, Floyd and Stanley Kinler, both of New Orleans. He is also survived by ten grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson J. Sr. and Florence Baudoin Kinler; and brothers, Raymond Sr. and Benedict Kinler. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville. He was a former resident of Hahnville for 38 years and was a retired employee of Shell Oil Company. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Hazel Robichaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Hazel "Zule" Thibodeaux Robichaux, 80, who died at 12:29 p.m. May 14, 2000. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Rudolph "Rudy" Jr. and Allen Robichaux, both of Chauvin, and Meryl Thibodeaux of Chauvin; and sister of Hewitt "Do" Thibodeaux, Roy Thibodeaux, and Leonce "Ouida" LeCompte, all of Chauvin. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph J. Robichaux Sr.; parents, Paul and Felecia Henry Thibodeaux; and sisters, Bella and Della Fanguy and Stella Neal. She was Catholic and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Donations to the family are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium Inc. of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Madise Tabor A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Madise M. Tabor, 77, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, who died May 13, 2000. Visitation will be 7 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Ray, Genelie and Darlene Tabor and Sara T. Mabile; and sister of Lynn Chiasson and Victoria Benoit. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elie Tabor; and parents, Levi and Cecelia Morvant. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Tuesday -- May 16, 2000 Joseph Candies A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Joseph "Bennie" Candies, 77, a native and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 2:20 a.m. May 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Virginia Martin Candies; father of Curtiss P. Candies, Mark T. Candies and Charlene C. Fontenot; and brother of Nettie C. Percle. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ferdie P. and Amelia Cortez Candies, and daughter, Cecile Ann Candies. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard, and was a lifetime member of the American Legion for more than 50 years. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. John Levins John Lee Levins, 79, a native of Sylvester, Ga. and resident of Gibson, died at 2:50 a.m. May 15, 2000. He was the father of John Lee Jr., Jack Arnold and James Michael Levins, Cindy Francine Gregory and Linda Sue Fairchilds; brother of James and David Levins, Clara Dell Harris and Grace Horn. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Ingle Levins, and parents, R oni and Lillie Mae Pitts Levins. He was a Christian, and enjoyed telling people about Jesus. He served in the U.S. Navy. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma was in charge of the arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Wednesday -- May 17, 2000 Calvin Billiot A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Calvin P. Billiot Sr., 66, a native of Lafitte and resident of Houma, who died at 2:30 p.m. May 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He was the father of John, Ronald and Calvin Billiot Jr., all of Houma, and Cheryl Billiot of Lafayette; brother of Kellers Bon Billiot of River Ridge, Jesty Billiot of Gretna, Richard Billiot of Houston, Norine Creppel and Cesla Montesa of Westwego, Ophelia Cothern of River Ridge, and Viviola Plaisance of Covington. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce D. Billiot; parents, Mathurin and Lucia Schouest Billiot; daughter, Roxanne Billiot; brother, Earl Billiot ; and sister, Olivia Billiot. Donations to the family are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Pamela Domangue A religious service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Church in Chauvin for Pamela Ledet Domangue, 31, a native of Chauvin and resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 4:26 a.m. May 17, 2000. Visitation will be from 4:30 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the Knights of Columbus Home in Chauvin. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the special friend of Steve Guidry Sr. of Bayou Blue; daughter of Gerald and Nell Dupre Ledet of Chauvin; mother of Anthony "Tony" Ledet of Bourg, and Shaun and Kristen Brunet of Pointe-aux-Chene; sister of Robert "Robbie" Ledet of Pointe-aux-Chene, Donna LeBauve, Anita Babin and Lori Champagne, all of Chauvin; and granddaughter of Egnolia M. Dupre. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Wilsey Dupre, and Willis and Olivia Dupre Ledet; brother, Marty Ledet; and an infant sister. She was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Suzan Johnson A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at New Zion Baptist Church in Houma for Suzan "Muncie" Gabriel Johnson, 46, a native and resident of Houma, who died May 13, 2000. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. at the church, followed by a wake service. Visitation will also be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Percy Gabriel; step-daughter of Mary Thomas; mother of Keyomo Butler, Garland Kolade, Khwame Johnson, Kalima Newton and Keanga Johnson; sister of Jewel G. Stones, Sherita A. Martin, Percy E. Gabriel Jr. and Kenne th T. Gabriel; step-sister of Clarence "Jennifer" Moses, Denise Thomas and Benjamin Thomas; and devoted friend, Joseph Simmons. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dolores Gabriel, daughter, Kozia J. Johnson, grandparents, Leroy and Ophelin Banks, Jeff and Albertha Washington and Clarence Gabriel. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Lucille Ordoyne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Lucille Andras Ordoyne, 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died May 15, 2000. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home chapel. Burial will be at the St. Joseph Mausoleum. She was the mother of Peggy Ordoyne Toups; sister of Edna Andras Babin; and mother-in-law of Roland J. Toups, Ella Hebert Ordoyne and Fay Ingram Ordoyne. S he is also survived by four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney "Blanc" Ordoyne; parents, Adam and Evelyn Boudreaux Andras; sons, Judge Sidney A. Ordoyne Jr.; step-son, Herman "Nu-Nu" Ordoyne; and brothers, Alfred O'Neil, Clement "Tim" Wilson and Charlton Andras. Donations to the Hospice of South Louisiana, 210 Mystic Blvd., Houma, LA 70360 are preferred. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Edna Roussel A religious service will be held at noon Thursday at the First Baptist Church of Grand Isle for Edna C. Roussel, 76, a native and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 8:50 a.m. May 16, 2000. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Our Lady of the Isle Cemetery at Grand Isle. She was the mother of Rodney and Gregory Roussel; step-mother of Whitney Jr., Alvin, Frank and Judy Roussel; and sister of Emelia Gautreaux of Chalmette. She is also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Whitney Roussel Sr.; parents, Alexie and Euphemia Bradberry Crosby; and step-son, Sidney Roussel. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Grand Isle. Samart Funeral Home and Cremat orium Inc. of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Thursday -- May 18, 2000 John Robichaux Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for John H. "Pup" Robichaux Sr., 79, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:50 p.m. May 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Landry's Funeral Home and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Dorothy Gray Robichaux and father of John Jr., Michael and Walter Robichaux, and Priscilla Naquin. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Ethel Munson Robichaux; brothers, Francis Jr., Sterling Sr. and Munson Robichaux; and sister, Catherine R. Daigle. He was the mayor of Thibodaux from 1979 to 1983. He was grand marshal of the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department in 1979, a member of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus, past president of the Lions Club and past member of the Rotary Club. He also served as a E ucharistic minister, a member of the board of directors for Habitat for Humanity and a member of the board of directors for Community Bank. He was owner of the Lafourche Motor Co. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Friday -- May 19, 2000 Jessie Lyons A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Jessie "Bud" Lyons, 62, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 10:02 a.m. May 18, 2000. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Pearl Fanguy Lyons; son of Mazie "Nan" Domangue; father of Eddie Lyons and Lisa L. Hebert; and brother of Herbert "Junior" Domangue, Bertha Fanguy and Loraine Bergeron. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his fathers, Eddie Lyons and Herbert Domangue Sr. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. He was a retired boat captain who was employed by Otis Engineering of Houma. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in cha rge of the arrangements. Lucille Theriot A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue for Lucille Breaux "Zip" Theriot, 74, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, who died at 5 a.m. May 18, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Bridget Cemetery in Schriever. She was the mother of Randy Theriot of Gray, Diana Darccy of Bourg and Denise Adams of Thibodaux; mother-in-law of Pamela Theriot, Kenneth Darccy and Karl Adams; and sister of Beatrice Toups, Gloria Fanguy and Cecile Lantagne of Houma, and Dorothy Leonard of Metairie. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford John Theriot; parents, Adam and Mabel Trahan Breaux; daughter, Mona Machen; brothers, Arthur, Eddie and A.J. Breaux; and sisters, Josephine Boudreax and Irene Bonvillain. She was a retired lab technician for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. She was also a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church and a member of the St. Louis Ladies Auxiliary. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. .................................................................. .............................. ................................................................................................ Monday -- May 22, 2000 Walter Anselmi 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 Walter Woodrow Anselmi, 81, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 11:57 a.m. May 20, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Laura Mae Plaisance Anselmi; father of Dorothy A. Adams, Ruth A. Gisclair and Evelyn Anselmi; and brother of Alza Doucet and Lillian Callais. He was also survived by six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Ada Crosby Anselmi; brothers, Warmosh and Irvin Anselmi; and sister, Mim Dantin. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Post 9000, the American Legion Post 259 and the Louisiana Police Officers' Association. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. Lynn Arceneaux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Philomena Church in Labadieville for Lynn Vincent Arceneaux, 89, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Labadieville who died at 3:10 a.m. May 20, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Jeanne "Johnny" D. Arceneaux; father of Robert "Bob" and Kenneth Arceneaux, Elizabeth "Bitsy" Thomas and Lynda Hodnett; and brother of Edward Arceneaux and Sr. Loretto Arceneaux, O.S.B. He was also survived by 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Nellie Hebert Arceneaux; son, Lt. John F. Arceneaux of the U.S. Air Force; and brothers, Irving Sr., Louis, Jimmy, Paul and George (Brother Faber). Donations to the St. Philomena Organ Fund, P.O. Box 11, Labadieville, La. 70372, are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville was in charge of the a rrangements. Wilbert Boudreaux Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Wilbert Earl Boudreaux Sr., 71, a native and resident of Choupic, who died at 11:50 p.m. May 20, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Willie Bill, Donovan and Brandon Boudreaux, Danielle B. Legendre and Michelle B. Toups; brother of Bernice Carmouche and Marie Duet; and grandfather of Tara Gaubert, Bill, Aaron, and Brandon Boudreaux Jr., Lee Michael Legendre and Tyler and Kaitlyn Toups. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Josephine Rousseau Boudreaux; son, Wilbert Earl Boudreaux Jr.; and brothers E.J. "Black" and Francis Boudreaux. He was employed at McDermott for 30 years. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Karen Duplantis A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Karen Voisin Duplantis, 44, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, who died May 21, 2000. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Ulysse and Jeanette Voisin; mother of Joshua and Katelyn Duplantis; and sister of Dane and Vicky Voisin and Tammie Voisin Borne. She was a waitress. She was Catholic. Her hobbies were spending time with her children and family. Donations to the family are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Lindsey Fitch Funeral arrangements are pending for Lindsey J. Fitch, 83, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 8:50 p.m. May 21, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at an undisclosed location. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Nora D. Fitch, father of Sylvia Bourgeois and Judy Carver; and brother of Cyril, Clarence, Roy "Burt" and Kirby "Pelee" Fitch. He is also survived by six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Ada Trahan Fitch; brothers, Joe, Herbert Sr., Orville Jr. and Adam Fitch; sisters, Mable Fitch and Juniette "Tootsey" Lirette. He was a U.S. Army sergeant, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a self-employed hot tamale vendor. He was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church of Houma. His hobby was gardening roses and lillies. Donations to the family are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Elizabeth Griffin A religious service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland for Elizabeth Mary Griffin, 66, a native of Larose and resident of Paradis, who died at 8:40 a.m. May 21, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She was the mother of Kirk, Randy, Velma and Leslie Dubois, Kathy D. Vanacor and Hulonda White Tastet; grandmother of T ina Bourque, Malcolm Vanacor Jr., Zachary, Holly, Molly and Heather Dubois and Julia Tastet; great-grandmother of Eldridge III, Thomas and Lacey Bourque and Gavin Vanacor; and sister of Harry Griffin Sr. The pallbearers at the service will be Kirk and Randy Dubois, Malcolm Vanacor, Harry Griffin, Garield Billiot, Malcolm Vanacor Jr. and Zachary Dubois. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Leroy J. Dubois; second husband, Hugh L. White; parents, Dave and Aglaee Matherne Griffin, brothers, Elvis, Alvin and Joseph Norris Griffin; and sisters, Clara Matherne and Margie G. Falgout. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium Inc. of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Larry Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Larry Joseph Hebert, 54, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 1:02 a.m. May 21, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at the St. Francis de Sales #2 Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Evelyn Chauvin Hebert of Houma; father of Keith Hebert, Kimberly Gaudet and Chantal Haynes, all of Houma; and brother of Charles Hebert of Thibodaux and Patricia Hebert McElroy, Trudy Hebert Fanguy, Charlene Hebert Theriot and Pamela Hebert Brock, all of Houma. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Rose Dupre Hebert. He was a retired operations manager of Advantage Contract Services. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Armand Petit Jr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Armand J. "Babe" Petit Jr., 88, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 9:06 p.m. May 19, 2000. Burial was at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. He was the husband of Rowena Bouvier Petit; father of Sammy Petit; and brother of Beulah Melvin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Armand Sr. and Adelina Authement Petit; sisters, Bella Defelice and Eula Petit. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #427 and Lafourche Shrine Club, a member of the Louisiana State Mineral Board from 1960 to 1964 and a former parish constable. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium Inc. of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. Phyllis Webb A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Louis Catholic Church in Houma for Phyllis Gautreaux Viguerie Webb, 58, a native of Chauvin and resident of Bayou Blue, who died May 19, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Jimmy Webb; daughter of Gertie P. Gautreaux; mother of David Viguerie of Baton Rouge and Stephen Viguerie of Houma; stepmother of Jimmy Jr. and Mark Webb, both of Quincy, Fla.; and sister of Ivan Gautreaux of Chauvin and Roy, Michael and Darell Gautreaux and Norma G. Daigle, all of Houma. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell C. Viguerie Jr.; father, Love Anthony Gautreaux; and son, Russell C. Viguerie III. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Ladies Society, past president of the E.D. White Mothers Club and charter member of the Krewe of Aphrodite Carnival Club. She served as a substitute teacher for several Catholic schools. She was Catholic. Donations to E.D. White Catholic High School Building Fund are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium Inc. of Houma was in charge of arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Tuesday -- May 23, 2000 OBITUARIES Domday Ardoin, Tracy Frank, Rosita Guidry, Milton Guillory, Micheal LeBlanc. Domday Ardoin EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Domday Ardoin, 85, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Anthony Catholic Church here with burial in St. Paul Mausoleum. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Tracy Frank Funeral services for Ms. Tracy Frank are incomplete at this time. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. Rosita Guidry CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Mrs. Adam Guidry, the former Rosita Delahoussaye, 85, will be held at 3 p.m. today in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery #2. Msgr. Fred Swenson will conduct the services. Mrs. Guidry, a resident of Church Point, died at 9:52 a.m. Sunday, May 21, 2000, in Lafayette General Hospital. She was a member of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Ladies Altar Society, Cajun Ladies, Quilting Group and Neighborhood Rosary Group. Mrs. Guidry was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Survivors include: her husband, Adam Guidry of Church Point; four sons, Bob Guidry and wife Ann of Lafayette, Vic Guidry and wife Ruby and Jude Guidry and wife Janet, both of Jennings, and Chris Guidry and wife Rene' of Church Point; four daughters, Peggy Theriot and husband Hilman of Opelousas, Lynette Guidry and husband Tom Crawford of Fargo, N.C., Monica Guidry of Lafa yette, and Kathy Beasley and husband Jimmy of Waco, Texas; a daughter-in-law, Melrose Guidry of Church Point; 21 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. The family requests donations be made to St. Jude Hospital and Hospice of Acadiana. Visiting hours were observed from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday and from 10 a.m. today until time of services. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements. Milton Guillory MALLET - Funeral services for Mr. Milton Guillory, 85, were held at noon today in St. Ann Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Guillory died at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2000, in Opelousas General Hospital. He was a member of Local Labor Union 1170 of Baton Rouge and a retired farmer. Mr. Guillory was also a member of St. Ann Catholic Church for over 55 years. Survivors include: his wife, Mary Leger Guillory of Swords; three daughters, Mrs. Louberta Guillory Trail of Port Arthur, Texas, Mrs. Rose (Herbert) Papillion and Mrs. Gloria (Ralph) Sonnier, both of Swords; a granddaughter whom he raised as a daughter, Mrs. Helen (Lawrence) Bellow-Rene' of Pitreville; two sons-in-law, Hubert Leday (Angelina) of Port Arthur, Texas, and Allen Bellow (Marjorie) of Mallet; 14 grandchildren, Joseph Lawrence Trail Jr., Charles Trail, Peter Trail, James Trail and Jenn ifer Trail-Guillory, all of Port Arthur, Texas, Tanya Sonnier Fontenot of LaPorte, Texas, Stephanie Sonnier of Swords, Rachel Gobert of Baton Rouge, Danielle Papillion of Swords, Carolyn Grey of Beaumont, Texas, Jacqueline LeDay of Summit, Ill., Sherri Devilla of Sweeney, Texas, and Shanda Ann Richard LeDay of Port Arthur, Texas; and four great-grandchildren, Hailey Alfred of Swords, Holden LeDay of Beaumont, Texas, Andrea' Fontenot of LaPorte, Texas, and Logan Gobert of Baton Rouge. Mr. Guillory was preceded in death by his mother, Estella Brooks; two daughters, Mary Ruby Guillory Bellow and Mary Evella Guillory Leday; a son, Milton Guillory Jr.; a sister, Bertha Malbrough; and a son-in-law, Joseph Lawrence Trail Sr. Visiting hours were observed from 8 a.m. to noon today in St. Ann Catholic Church in Mallet. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas was in charge of arrangements. Micheal LeBlanc Funeral services for Mr. Micheal "Squirrel" LeBlanc, 45, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Williams Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park. The Rev. J.V. Toussaint will conduct the services. Mr. LeBlanc died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2000, at his residence. Survivors include: a son, Greg Anthony LeBlanc of Houston, Texas; a brother, Ronald Lewis of Opelousas; five sisters, Margaret Lewis, Juanit a Boudreaux and Beulah Davis, all of New Orleans, Annie Mae Lewis Levier and Mary Louise Beverly, both of Opelousas; and a grandchild. He also leaves to mourn a host of nieces and nephews; a special cousin, Deacon James L. Batiste; other relatives and friends. Mr. LeBlanc was preceded in death by his parents, Dallas LeBlanc and Margaret Lewis; a niece, Stacy Woodrow; his adoption mother, Lou LeBlanc; and a brother-in-law, Joseph Levier Jr. Visiting hours will be observed 7 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Tuesday -- May 23, 2000 Charles Gaharan Sr. A memorial service will be held today at 2 p.m. at the St. Thomas Aquinas Center on the Nicholls State University campus for Charles Alexander Gaharan Sr., 55, a native of Jena and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10 a.m. May 21, 2000. A gathering at the church will follow. He was the husband of Catherine Green Gaharan; father of Charles Jr., John, Mark and Shannon Gaharan; and brother of Warren and Steven Gaharan. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wi lfred and Dale Waters Gaharan. He was an English professor at Nicholls State University for 31 years. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Jeremy Gorley A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Grace Christian Church in Houma for Jeremy Chad Gorley, 23, a native of Eunice and resident of Houma, who died May 21, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the son of Randy and Clara Fontenot Gorley; brother of Brandon, Troy, Kyle and Tyler Gorley; and grandson of Hazel Fontenot and Murris Gorley. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Dallas Fontenot and Troy Gorley. He was a member of the Grace Christian Church. He was a 1994 graduate of H.L. Bourgeois High School. Donations to the family are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Adam Poincon Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Adam Poincon Sr., 80, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:15 p.m. on May 22, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the husband of Marion Wise Poincon; father of Adam Poincon Jr. and Vickie P. Killeen; and brother of Beulah Adams and Isabell Dupre. He is also survived by three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Edna Boudreaux Poincon; and his parents, David and Olivia Daigle Poincon. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Wednesday -- May 24, 2000 Joanna Bourgeois A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for Joanna Melancon Bourgeois, 65, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, who died at 6 a.m. May 23, 2000. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church mausoleum. She was the wife of Frank J. Bourgeois; daughter of Flavie Gautreaux Melancon; mother of Kevin and Donovan Bourgeois and Cindy Hataway; and sister of Bobbie Melancon and Ruth Richardel. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph P. Melancon. She was a parishione r of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Delma Ellis A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in Thibodaux for Delma "Dee" Williams Ellis, 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:12 a.m. May 19, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Kingdom Hall. Burial will be at the Young Men's Society Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing. She was the mother of Rosie E. Coles and Mary Jo E. Mozee, both of Kansas City, Mo., Gail E. Tillman and Linda E. Tillman, both of Thibodaux, and Lawrence J. Ellis and Wilbert J. Williams, both of Kansas City; and sister of Essie Young and Vera Williams, both of Thibodaux, and Irvin Williams of Newport News, Va. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Earl Ellis; parents, James and Mary Jane Patterson Williams; son, Raymond Charles Ellis; sister, Annie Mae Williams; and brothers, Herman and Robert Williams. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's W itness. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Gladys Elmore A funeral service was held May 18, 2000, at Donnell-Wiegand Funeral Home in Greenville, Il., for Gladys V. Elmore, 77, a native of New Glaris, Wis., and resident of Greenville, who died at 2:25 a.m. May 13. Burial was at the Mt. Auburn Cemetery. She was the mother of Lt. Col. Richard S. Elmore of Thibodaux, Dr. Ronnie G. Elmore of Manhattan, Kan., and Lonnie D. Elmore of Edwardsville, Il.; and stepsister of Eugene Disch of Greenville, Il. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Sherman Elmore, and brother, Earl Edward Hunter. Donnell-Wiegand Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Fannie Watts A religious service will be held at 7 p.m. today at Mt. Calvery Baptist Church in St. James for Fannie "T-Fannie" Dennis Watts, 82, a native and resident of St. James, who died May 18, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. A dismissal service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Eugene Watts Sr. of St. James, Mable Brown of St. James, Valina Epperson, Fannie Watts and Bernice Stewart, all of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and sister of Austin Sr. and Rev. Alvin Dennis, both of St. James. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harrison Watts; parents, Ovide and Fannie Dennis; four brothers and four sisters. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ May 25, 2000 Vernashia Alexis A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Bisland Cemetery in Houma for Vernashia Vervae Alexis, infant, a native and resident of Houma, who died May 22, 2000. She was the daughter of Vernon E. Alexis Jr. and Frances D. Wheaten of Houma; sister of Vernon E. Alexis III, and Tyrone P. and Amber Wheaten; and granddaughter of Anita and William Wheaten of Houma, Delores and Johnell Anderson of Garyville and Vernon E. Alexis Sr. of Mt. Airy. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Judy Duncan A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Judy Cedotal Duncan, 53, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died May 24, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville. She was the mother of Ricky McKee of Birmingham, Ala., and Janson and Frankie Duncan, both of Thibodaux; and sister of Franklin J. Cedotal Jr. of Gray, Theresa Cedotal of Houma, Jeanette Landry of Marrero and Jo Ann Cedotal of Charleston, S.C. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Franklin Sr. and Agatha Blanchard Cedotal; brothers, James and John "Johnny" Cedotal; and sister, Betty Mary Leblanc. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Edmond St. Pierre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Edmond St. Pierre, 96, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 10:20 p.m. May 24, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Eve Perrin St. Pierre and father of George and Stillman St. Pierre, Lorena Serigny, Louritta Watkins and Melva Buder. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Etienne and Mary Williams St. Pierre; and brothers, Justelien, Maxellien, Raymond, Rosemond, Sevein, Valcour, Valmony, Andrew and Esmire St. Pierre. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of t he arrangements. Odile Washington A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at New Fountain Baptist Church in Lockport for Odile Prevost "BaBe" Washington, 69, a native of New Orleans and resident of Lockport, who died May 21, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. A dismissal service will be held at noon Saturday at St. Peter Methodist Church in Clinton. Burial will be in the St. Peter cemetery. She was the wife of Joeron Washington of Lockport; mother of Rita A. Farr of San Francisco, Ca., Aggie P. "Pudding" Oubre of Thibodaux, Louise Puhe of McComb, Miss., Rochelle Washington of Houma, Dave Washington of Baton Rouge, Durant Washington of Lockport, Glenn Price of Raceland, Roy Price of Las Vegas, Nev., and Eric Prevost of Lockport; and sister of Rev. Roland Price of Thibodaux, Rose Johnson of Oakland, Ca., and Hazel P. Stalks of Thibodaux. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Alwina Toups Prevost; son, Ray L. Price Jr., a brother and three sisters. She was a member of New Fountain Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Friday -- May 26, 2000 Vernashia Alexis A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Bisland Cemetery in Houma for Vernashia Vervae Alexis, infant, a native and resident of Houma, who died May 22, 2000. She was the daughter of Vernon E. Alexis Jr. and Frances D. Wheaten of Houma; sister of Vernon E. Alexis III, and Tyrone P. and Amber Wheaten; and granddaughter of Anita and William Wheaten of Houma, Delores and Johnell Anderson of Garyville and Vernon E. Alexis Sr. of Mt. Airy. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Judy Duncan A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Judy Cedotal Duncan, 53, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died May 24, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville. She was the mother of Ricky McKee of Birmingham, Ala., and Janson and Frankie Duncan, both of Thibodaux; and sister of Franklin J. Cedotal Jr. of Gray, Theresa Cedotal of Houma, Jeanette Landry of Marrero and Jo Ann Cedotal of Charleston, S.C. She is a lso survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Franklin Sr. and Agatha Blanchard Cedotal; brothers, James and John "Johnny" Cedotal; and sister, Betty Mary Leblanc. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Edmond St. Pierre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Edmond St. Pierre, 96, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 10:20 p.m. May 24, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Eve Perrin St. Pierre and father of George and Stillman St. Pierre, Lorena Serigny, Louritta Watkins and Melva Buder. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Etienne and Mary Williams St. Pierre; and brothers, Justelien, Maxellien, Raymond, Rosemond, Sevein, Valcour, Valmony, Andrew and Esmire St. Pierre. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Odile Washington A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at New Fountain Baptist Church in Lockport for Odile Prevost "BaB e" Washington, 69, a native of New Orleans and resid ent of Lockport, who died May 21, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. A dismissal service will be held at noon Saturday at St. Peter Methodist Church in Clinton. Burial will be in the St. Peter cemetery. She was the wife of Joeron Washington of Lockport; mother of Rita A. Farr of San Francisco, Ca., Aggie P. "Pudding" Oubre of Thibodaux, Louise Puhe of McComb, Miss., Rochelle Washington of Houma, Dave Washington of Baton Rouge, Durant Washington of Lockport, Glenn Price of Raceland, Roy Price of Las Vegas, Nev., and Eric Prevost of Lockport; and sister of Rev. Roland Price of Thibodaux, Rose Johnson of Oakland, Ca., and Hazel P. Stalks of Thibodaux. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Alwina Toups Prevost; son, Ray L. Price Jr., a brother and three sisters. She was a member of New Fountain Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Monday -- May 29, 2000 Gwendolyn Allen A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland for Gwendolyn McDowell Allen, 36, a native and resident of Raceland, who died May 22, 2000. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. She was the wife of Larry Allen of Raceland; mother of Eric, Herman and Kalvina McDowell and Jonika Allen, all of Raceland; and sister of Joseph Lee McDowell Jr. of Raceland and Shelia Ann McDowell Harris of Marrero. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce McDowell; and grandparents, Wallace and Nillie Franklin Guidroz and Johnny McDowell. She was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Ernest Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Ernest Joseph Boudreaux, 76, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:30 p.m. May 27, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the brother of Merlin and Nathan Boudreaux, Verna Chatham, Tessie Boulet, Mildred Cunningham, Juanita Chiasson and Barbara Landry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie P. and Anna Oncale Boudrea ux, and sister, Hazel Boudreaux. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Wallace Collins Jr. A religious service will be held at 7:30 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Wallace Randolph Collins Jr., 80, a native of Gloster, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:05 a.m. May 26, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Centuries Hillcrest Cemetery in Shreveport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace Sr. and Mattie Gillis Collins. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II and a retired machinist. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Russell Gisclair Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Russell A. Gisclair Sr., 53, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 9:02 p.m. May 25, 2000. Burial was at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. He was the husband of Susan (Michelle) Sanders Gisclair; father of Russell A. "Rusty" Gisclair Jr., Risa G. Blanchard, Jada G. Martinez and Kristen Faye Gisclair; brother of Clarence Gisclair, Gloria Cheramie, Odelia Felarise and Paulette Hunter. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He w as preceded in death by his parents, Sweetsay and Felinise Cheramie Gisclair. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Donations to the Louisiana Kidney Foundation are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off was in charge of the arrangements. Delvin Guidry A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the House of Prayer in Dulac for Delvin James Guidry, 56, a native and resident of Dulac, who died at 2:08 a.m. May 28, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. today until 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at 6662 Shrimpers Row 2 in Dulac and from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the House of Prayer. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Clara Pellegrin Guidry; father of Teles, Adam and Maurice Guidry, Mel Marcel, Nylie Verret, Amila and Sylvia Bello, Felecie and Celia Guidry, Rachel Eskind, Carolyn and Brenda Naquin and Verna Verdin; stepfather of Lucille and Lawanna Boudreaux; brother of Calvin, Alvin, Clarence, Oscar and Sterling Guidry, Ella Billiot, Elda Lebouef, Stella Guidry and Della Parfait. He is also survived by 32 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Felecia Billiot Guidry; sons, Melvin and Delvin Guidry Jr.; brothers, Russell, Joseph, Vernon and John Guidry; two half brothers and three half sisters. Donations to the family are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Lawrence Jones A religious service was held at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Lawrence "Sam" Jones, 58, a native of Liberty, Miss., and resident of Houma, who died at 10:30 a.m. May 26, 2000. He was cremated. He was the husband of Mary Adams Jones of Houma; father of Dwayne and Michael Jones of Thibodaux, Laura Jones of Houma, Sandra Jones and Susan Cortez, both of Thibodaux; stepfather of Sheila Johnson; and brother of Gloria Jones of Houma. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence McCoy and Edna Mae Carnegie Jones; and brothers, Billy Quinn and James Munson Jones. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired oilfield inspector for Manley Inspection Services. He was a parishioner of Christ Baptist Church in Houma. Donations to the family are preferred. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of the arrangements. Mary Matherne A Mass of Christian burial was held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Mary Ann D. Matherne, 57, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, who died at 6:21 p.m. May 25, 2000 . Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Forest Matherne; daughter of Augustin Tony Dardar; mother of Errol, Linwood and Carrie Kiger, Elizabeth Rousse and Amanda Mayberry; sister of Jimmy Dardar, Joyce Gaspard, Nora Verdin and Elaine Soley. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alva Farve Dardar; and sister, Elsie Lee. She was Catholic and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. She was an employee of North American Shipbuilding. She enjoyed gardening and playing cards. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Tayla Simon A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville for Tayla Simon, 3, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, who died at 9:20 p.m. May 25, 2000. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Tina Simon; sister of Ryan Honora and Cortez Simon; granddaughter of Sheryl Simon of Donaldsonville and Alfred Adams of Ewellville. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Ollie Southall A religious service was held at 8 p.m. Sunday at Christian Union Missi onary Baptist Church in New Orleans for Ollie Mae Southall, 74, a native of Plattenville and resident of New Orleans, who died at 1:42 a.m. May 22, 2000. A dismissal service was held at 11 a.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Burial was at St. Benedict Catholic Church Cemetery in Napoleonville. She was the sister of Ruth S. Seymore of Houston, Texas, Ora S. Thompson of Donaldsonville, Piccola Southall of New Orleans, Amos Southall of Belle Rose and Obbie Southall Sr. of Opelousas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Florida Buggage and Clarence Southall Sr.; brothers, Clarence Southall Jr. and Royal Southall Sr.; and four nephews. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Tuesday -- May 30, 2000 Wilvin Lirette A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Wilvin Lirette, 78, a native and resident of Theriot, who died at 11:09 p.m. May 28, 2000. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the chapel. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery . He was the husband of Enola Dehart Lirette; father of Larry Lirette of Ashland, Mark Lirette of Raceland, Kenneth, Carl and Willie Lirette and Pamela Lovell, all of Houma, Donald Lirette of Lockport, Alex Sr. and Jacob Lirette, both of Gray, Jerome and Warren Lirette, both of Theriot, and Beau Lirette of Grayson, Calif.; and brother of Albert and Nelson "Jack" Lirette and Julia Champagne, all of Theriot, and Magaline Soignet of Gray. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Melinda Dehart Lirette, brothers, Andrew, Jessie, Robert, Johnny and Eddison Lirette; sister, Angeline Daisy; and granddaughter, Brandi Lynn Lirette. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Donations to the family are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Jean Picou A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever for Jean "Jeep" Hebert Picou, 66, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, who died at 10:05 a.m. May 27, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of William "Bill" Picou of Houma and mother of Jean Crowley of Schriever. She is also survived by two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in de ath by her parents, Anatole and Edna Gautreaux Hebert, and brothers, Allen and Lloyd Hebert. She was a home economist for the LSU Extension Service, a sewing specialist for Bernina of America, a member of Epsilon Sigma Phi and Terrebonne Home Economist Parish Chairwoman. She was retired from the Lafourche, Assumption and Terrebonne LSU Extension Services. She was a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. Bernette Victor A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Johnson Ridge for Bernette Victor, 73, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, who died May 22, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Blue Lilly Cemetery in Johnson Ridge. She was the devoted friend of Annabelle Brooks of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Butler; parents, Warner Sr. and Amy Stripling Victor; brothers, Warner Jr. and Charlie Victor; and sisters, Estelle James, Ceola Rounds and Odessa Victor. She was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................. ............................................................................... Wednesday -- May 31, 2000 Joseph Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Joseph "T-Joe" Boudreaux, 80, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 7:20 a.m. May 30, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Verna Gauthreaux Boudreaux and brother of Dora Arcement. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Evela Talbot Boudreaux; son, Camille J. "T-Joe" Boudreaux; and sisters, Ella Mae Bourgeois, Clemence Carmouche and Lillian Boudreaux. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of the arrangements. Sterling Riviere A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Sterling P. Riviere, 66, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:55 p.m. May 30, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the St. Philomena Catholic Church Cemetery in Labadieville. He was the former husband and longtime friend of Betty Riviere; father of David and Kenneth Riviere, Darlene Chiasson and Sandy Cofiel; and brother of Laura York Ezell. He is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jean B. and Mary Hebert Riviere. He was a longtime resident of Baton Rouge and Pointe Coupee Parish. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Marie Stein A religious service was held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Marie May Folse Stein, 65, a native of Vacherie and resident of St. James, who died May 25, 2000. She was the mother of Antoine R. "Tony" Stein Jr. and Jeanninne Stein, both of Vacherie; and sister of Irene F. Becnel of Vacherie, Frances Ockmond of Brusly and Rita Glaviana of Donaldsonville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Antoine R. Stein Sr.; parents, Hubert Sr. and Evelie F. Folse; brothers, Herbert Jr. and Westmore Folse; and sister, Eulalie F. Benoit. She was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie and was a volunteer in the parish school of religion. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................