Thibodeaux Daily Comet June, 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. Thursday -- June 01, 2000 Terry Bouffanie A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Cath olic Church in Larose for Terry "Fra" Bouffanie, 38, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, who died at 3:20 a.m. May 31, 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 Holly Martin Bouffanie; son of Merle L. Bouffanie; father of Sadie Bouffanie; and brother of Faith Schuldt and Mary B. Plaisance. He was preceded in death by his father, Francis "Pie-U" Bouffanie Jr.; and grandparents, Francis Sr. and Seraise Duet Bouffanie and Ulger and Dolores Pellegrin Lirette. He was a boat captain for Kirby Inland Marine of Houston, Texas. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Eddie Collins A religious service will be held at noon Friday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Cut Off for Eddie Beatrice Collins, 59, a native of Sicily Island and resident of Larose, who died at 7:45 p.m. May 29, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Eartha M. Williams of Larose. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elijah Collins and Mary Lee Johnson. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. .................................................................................. .............. ................................................................................................ Friday -- June 02, 2000 Douglas Adams A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for Douglas Joseph Adams, 70, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 2:45 a.m. June 2, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He was the husband of Geraldine Guidry Adams of Raceland; father of Neil P., Carl D., Charlene A. and Melissa T. Adams, Darlene A. Delaune and Amie A. Knight, all of Raceland; and brother of Vincent P., Harris J. and Russell S. Adams, all of Raceland, Nickless Adams of Baton Rouge, Eva A. Frickey of Paradis, Ethel Comardelle of Des Allemands, Corrine A. Giroir of Houma and Enola A. Guidry of Amite. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harris C. and Florine Bergeron Adams; and brothers, Edward P. and Loveless A. Adams. He was a retired superintendent of Avondale Shipyard, Inc., where he worked for 39 years. He was a Korean War veteran He was also a lifetime member of the VFW, the American Legion and Woodsmen of the W orld. He enjoyed working with his cattle. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Sidney Usey A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Sidney J. "Bick" Usey, 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:50 a.m. June 1, 2000. Burial was at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Hortense Tabor Usey; father of Sidney, David "Mac", Gary and Jared Usey, Christine Studer and Debra Lowe; and brother of Charles "C.J.", Daniel and Earl "Joe" Usey, Dorothy Landry, Wilma Melancon, Ruth Brignac, Janice Deshotel and Carol Ann Delcambre. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Cecile Marlbrough Usey, and sisters, Amy Lasseigne and Peggy Chiasson. He was a World War II veteran, and a member of the VFW Post 5097. He was a retired mechanic in the sugar industry. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland was in charge of the arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Monday -- June 05, 2000 Gloria Dantin A Mass of Christian burial w ill be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Gloria Leblanc Dantin, 74, a native of Algiers and resident of Metairie, who died at 4 p.m. June 4, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Lytton Dantin, mother of Richard and Cheryl Dantin, mother-in-law of Ann Comeaux Dantin and grandmother of Andre Rene Dantin. She was preceded in death by her parents. She was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Laurencia Dufrene A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Laurencia Dufrene, 78, a native of Vacherie and resident of Lockport, who died at 9:45 a.m. June 3, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium in Raceland. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Percy and Jimmy Champagne, Doris Tyler, Gloria Leblanc and Dorothy Bourg; and sister of Lovancie Thibodaux and Florence Pitre. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Irvin Dufrene and Simon Champagne; pa rents, Alceste and Melodia Fonseca Thibodaux; and brothers, Pierre and Alidore Thibodaux. She was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Henrietta Esponge A Mass of Christian burial was held at noon today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Henrietta Galliano Esponge, 91, a native of Galliano and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 8:35 a.m. June 3, 2000. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Noles, Dorcelie Jr. and Norris Esponge; and sister of Moies and Juan Galliano and Rose Terrebonne. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dorcelie Esponge Sr.; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Antoine Galliano; brothers, Paris, Salvadore, Orris and Antoine Galliano; and sisters, Antoinia, Rosa and Otesia Galliano, Vivian and Daisy Autin and Oresia Kieff. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. Agnes Grabert A Mass of Christian burial was held at 11 a.m. today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Agnes Marie Grabert, 92, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Marrero, who died at 5:55 a.m. June 3, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Archange Larousse, Cecile Boudreaux, V alerie Rodriguez, Ruby and Mary Frickey, Therese Rolland, and Clement, Andre and Ann Ledet; and grandmother of Amenda Dauzet and Bonnie Venable. She is also survived by three great-grandch ildren and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, A.D. Ledet; daughter, Thelma Guillot; and brother, Edmond Ledet. Schoen Funeral Home of Covington was in charge of the arrangements. Rena Madere A Mass of Christian burial was held at 11 a.m. today at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling for Rena Kinler Madere, 103, a native and resident of Luling, who died at 1:04 a.m. June 2, 2000. Burial was at the St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in Destrehan. She was the mother of Harold, Fred, Emile Jr. and Pete Madere and Leona Walker. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emile Madere Sr.; parents, Alfred and Madeleine Gassen Kinler; sons, Robert and Edward Madere; daughter, Evelyn Hart; brother, Ikey Kinler; and sisters, Adele Champagne, Edna Freeman, Emma Mongrue, Lena Elliot and Cecile Kinler. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of the arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................. ............................................................... Tuesday -- June 06, 2000 Walter Boyd A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Memorial United Methodist Church in Mathews for Walter Kline "Pappy" Boyd, 88, a native of Enterprise, Miss., and resident of Lockport, who died at 1:30 p.m. June 5, 2000. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Barrios Cemetery in Valentine. He was the husband of Vesta Caillouet Hargis Boyd; father of Mary Lynn Lytal and Stephanie Mayet; brother of Nancy Massey; father-in-law of Joseph Paul Mayet; grandfather of Gerilyn Lytal Roth, James T. IV and Debra Ann Lytal, Lauren Elizabeth and Lindsay Boyd Mayet; great-grandfather of Regan Elizabeth, Ashley Lytal and Andre Matthew Roth; and grandfather-in-law of Stephen "Matt" Roth. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews in the Boyd, Bollinger and Hargis families. His caregiver was Josie Bergeron. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Georgia Bollinger Boyd; parents, John Robert Boyd Sr. and Mabel Kline Boyd; brothers, John Robert Jr. and Abe Boyd; and sisters, Zora Cooper and Nellie Brookshire. He was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of the arrangements. Marie Drury Marie Begue Drury, age 92, died on May 29, 2000, at Memorial Medical Center's Baptist campus in New Orleans. She was the wife of the late Henry Drury Sr. She was the beloved mother of Henry Drury Jr., Shirley "Ducky" Eagan, Edward R. Drury, Mary Merceron, Michael Drury, Catherine Paternostro and Daniel H. Drury. She also had 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, including the late Timothy Eagan. She was laid to rest at St. Vincent Cemetery in New Orleans on June 1, 2000. Hunter Fincher A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales #2 Cemetery in Houma for Hunter Abe Fincher, 7 weeks, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 7 a.m. June 5, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. He was the son of Joe B. II and Sharon Duncan Fincher and grandson of Joe B. Fincher Sr., Mary Guidry and Juanita Thompson. He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Paul Guidry Sr., and brother, Joe B. Fincher III. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Martha Navarre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever for Martha Use Navarre, 69, a native and resident of Schriever, who died June 5, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Elton Navarre; mother of Dean and Lynn Navarre and Denise Navarre Callais; and sister of Sydney Use Jr., Betty U. Legendre Giroir, Yvonne U. Lottinger and Nancy U. Junot. She is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sydney Sr. and Bessie Poincon Use. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Wednesday -- June 07, 2000 Anna Bergeron A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Anna Defour Bergeron, 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:35 p.m. June 4, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. John Catholic Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Carol Bergeron Fuss; sister of Jeanne Thibodaux; and grandmother of Charlotte Matthews, Cy nthia Cureton, and Charles III, Francis, Michael and Christopher Fuss. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis C. Bergeron; parents, Jean M. and Marceline Dufour; brother, Theodore Dufour; and sisters, Cecile Dufour Clement and Marie Dufour. She was a registered nurse with St. Joseph's and Thibodaux General Hospital for 35 years. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Marie Blanchard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Marie Louise "Molly" Acosta Blanchard, 76, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 9:15 a.m. June 6, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Lawrence J. "Al" Blanchard; mother of Meinrad "Musky" Blanchard and Brenda Sue Allemand; and sister of Ernest and Sidney "Hop" Acosta, Annie Mae Leblanc, Joan Aucoin and Joy Leblanc. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her brother, Luke Acosta; and sister, Agnes Richbourg. Donations to St. Philomena Catholic School, the St. Philomena Restoration Fund and the American Cancer Society are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of the arrangements. Wayne Bourgeois A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma for Wayne John Bourgeois, 43, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, who died at 10:25 a.m. June 5, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium in Houma. Burial will be at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the husband of Patricia Thibodaux Bourgeois of Raceland; son of Claudia B. Bourgeois of Houma and John and Margaret Bourgeois of Mississippi; father of Luby Freeman IV of Houma, Joshua and Travis Freeman of Raceland, Dwayne Dunkerson of Texas, Carry Dunkerson of the Bahamas and Renee Freeman of Metairie; and brother of Carroll and Eddie Bourgeois of Houma and Matthew Monk of Shirley, England. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. He loved fishing, hunting and Mardi Gras. Donations to the family are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Walter Boyd A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Memorial United Methodist Church in Mathews for Walter Kline "Pappy" Boyd, 88, a native of Enterprise, Miss., and resident of Lockport, who died at 1:30 p.m. June 5, 2000. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Barrios Cemetery in Valentine. He was the husband of Vesta Caillouet Hargis Boyd; father of Mary Lynn Lytal and Stephanie Mayet; brother of Nan cy Massey; father-in-law of Joseph Paul Mayet; grandfather of Gerilyn Lytal Roth, James T. IV and Debra Ann Lytal, Lauren Elizabeth and Lindsay Boyd Mayet; and grandfather-in-law of Stephen "Matt" Roth. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews in the Boyd, Bollinger and Hargis families. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Georgia Bollinger Boyd; parents, John Robert Boyd Sr. and Mabel Kline Boyd; brothers, John Robert Jr. and Abe Boyd; and sisters, Zora Cooper and Nellie Brookshire. He was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of the arrangements. Verl Breeden A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at University Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Verl Z. Breeden, 66, a native of Denham Springs and resident of Thibodaux, who died June 6, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the husband of Gail Bowers Breeden; father of David Lee Breeden, Cheryl Boquet and Diane Plaisance; and brother of Earl Van Milton, Alton Juban, Eunice McKowen, Betty May, Roberta Friedman and Eloise Rodgers. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ethel Breeden; brother, Nelson Juban; and sisters, Hazel Hughes and Pearl Carter. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Christie Brown A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Centuries Memorial Park in Shreveport for Christie Dianne Brown, 43, a native of Haynesville and resident of Labadieville, who died at 5 a.m. June 5, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. She was the daughter of Shirley Burge Brown and Shawn P. Stretch and sister of Kevin Scott and Todd Raymond Brown. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Willie Raymond Brown; son, Cody Jason Brunet; and grandparents, Willie Olum and Alvis Larey Brown and John Wesley and Artie Cohran Burge. She was Baptist. Her hobbies were taking care of children and animals. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. ............................... ................................................................. ................................................................................................ Thursday -- June 08, 2000 Boyd Mahler A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Boyd Anthony Mahler, 38, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Vacherie, who died at 10:08 a.m. June 7, 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 the church mausoleum. He was the husband of Lola Reulet Mahler; son of Albert Joseph Sr. and Lucy Reulet Mahler of Vacherie; father of Kandi, Cindi and Matthew Mahler, all of Vacherie; brother of Melanie M. Ockmon and Albert Joseph Mahler Jr., both of Vacherie, and Sharon M. Bourque of Baton Rouge; and grandson of Antoinette Becnel Reulet. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis Reulet and Henry and Florestine Durocher Mahler. He was a Eucharistic minister at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, a member of the church's beautification committee and a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 11857. He was a member of South Vacherie Fire and Rescue and the West St. John Fire Dept. He was also a member of First Responders and Rescue for CI Indu stries. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of the arrangements. Louis Sampey A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for Louis Joseph Sampey, 77, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland, who died at 12:13 a.m. June 8, 2000. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was the husband of Beverly Matherne Sampey; father of Angela Badeaux, Arlene Eschette and Darla Dufrene; and brother of Frank and Hubert Sampey, Laura Mae Chauvin and Elma Marie Detillier. He is also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Eloise Theriot Sampey; son, Larry Sampey; daughter, Carolyn Sampey; brothers, Alzey, Alavance, Edison, Everell and Venice Sampey; and sisters, Mary Bergeron and Thelma Arabie. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. He was a member of the World War II U.S. Army Air Corp, a member of the fourth degree of the Knights of Columbus Council 8840 and a member of the V.F.W. Post 3665. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. ........................................................................................... ..... ................................................................................................ Friday -- June 09, 2000 Velma Every A funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Velma "Mommy" Arsane Every, 86, a native and resident of Lafourche Crossing, who died June 8, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. A dismissal service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Lloyd Jr. and Ronald Every of Marrero, Philip and James Every of Thibodaux, Ann Johnson of Gray, Irene Harris and Yvonne Johnson of Thibodaux, Rose Domino, Ella Narcisse and Barbara Grow of Vacherie, and Dianna Pierre of Edgard; stepmother of Arthur Thomas of Atlanta, Ga.; and sister of Louis Arsane of Thibodaux. She is also survived by 49 grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Margaret Franklin A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Brooks United Methodist Church in New Orleans for Margaret Southall Franklin, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Atlanta, Ga., who died June 4, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Bertrandvi lle. Burial will be at Mt. Olivette Cemetery in New Orleans. She was the mother of Irvina Mayner, Margaret Hoard, Sheila Thomas, and Irvin Jr. and Melvin J. Franklin and sister of Simpson Southall. She is also survived by nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin J. Franklin Sr.; parents, Augustus and Wilhemenia Williams Southall; son, Mervin J. Franklin; and brother, Lawrence Southall. She was a retired Assumption Parish schoolteacher. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. Cleveland Guidry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Cleveland Christopher Guidry, 71, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, who died at 10:07 a.m. June 8, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Melda Collins Guidry; father of Bradford and Patrick Guidry and Jennifer G. Plaisance; brother of Jefferson Guidry and two sisters. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Violet Plaisance Guidry, and two brothers. He was a retired salesman and service technician for Singer Sewing, after 27 years of service. H e was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of the Holy Name Society. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, and a charter member of the Galliano Volunteer Firefighters. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. Marie Le Ray A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedal in Thibodaux for Marie Bourgeois Le Ray, 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7 p.m. June 8, 2000. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the chur ch. Burial will be at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Robert Le Ray Jr. and Sally Thibodaux. She is also survived by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Le Ray Jr.; parents, Kliebert and Lillian Toups Bourgeois; brother, Felix Bourgeois; and sisters, Lelia Sposito, Vivian Toups, Carrie Venhaus and Mabel Boudreaux. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Ocelia Naquin A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Ocelia Billiot Naquin, 76, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Violet, who died at 1:20 a.m. June 8, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. She was the mother of Russell Naquin, Maebell Warren and Dolores Hurst, all of Violet, Arnold Naquin of Folsom, Lillian Dippold of Tampa, Fla., and Rosemary Johns of Fort Myers, Fla. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Antoine Naquin; parents, Edmond Charles and Jeanne Verdin Billiot; brothers, Orlie, Lucien, Forest and Victor Billiot and one infant brother; and sisters, Eva Brayman, Adele Asseyedo and two infant sisters. She was a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. John Smith A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Shriever for John Frank Smith, 50, a native of Morgan City and resident of Shriever, who died at 6:20 a.m. June 8, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Janet Perera Smith; father of Albert and Allan Smith and Annette Leblanc; stepfather of Anthony Leblanc Jr., Larry Heriard Jr. and D.J. Theriot Jr.; brother of James Paul Henry, Shirley Bailey, Laura Gilmore, Alberta Crappell, Barbara Leblanc and Jaynell Beadle; grandfather of Austin , Andre and Kaleb Smith; and step-grandfather of Christina and Samantha Nacio, Dalana Leblanc, Allysa, Evan and Wesley Leblanc and Alex Michael Heriard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernice Byaux Mason and Albert Smith. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Alfred Walker A religious service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Alfred Walker, 53, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10 a.m. June 7, 2000. Burial will be at Calvary Methodist Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the son of Charlotte Hampton Walker of Thibodaux; father of Deshun Walker of Thibodaux; brother of Dorothy Johnson, Margaret Boyd and Eliza, Joan, Grace and Clifton Walker, all of Thibodaux, Charlotte Shirley Johnson of Bertrandville, Raymond Walker of San Diego, Daniel Walker of Raceland, Frank Walker Jr. of Gray, Darnell Walker of New Orleans and Claude Walker Sr. of Charlotte, N.C.; and former husband of Mary Ann Walker. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Walker Sr.; devoted friend, Deanna Burd; sisters, Janet and Janice Walker; and brothers, Norman and Cleveland Walker. He was a longtime employee of Edward Badeaux Co. of Thibodaux. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Sharazana Williams A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Donaldsonville for Sharazana Marie Joseph Williams, 42, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, who died June 4, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the Mount Olive Cemetery in Donaldsonville. She was the wife of David Williams Sr. of Donaldsonville; mother of David Jr., Alia and Ta'Shal Williams; and sister of Paulette Williams, Shelia Carter, Consuella Johnson, Elaine Joseph and Charlene Williams, all of New Orleans, Edward Joseph III of New Jersey and Richard Joseph of Milwaukee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Joseph Jr. and Elaine Johnson. She was an employee of Wal-Mart. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Monday -- June 12, 2000 Lou Bell Bourgeois A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula for Lou Bell Marie Pitre Bourgeois, 81, a native of Lafourche Crossing and reside nt of Houma, who died at 1:15 p.m. June 10, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Milton Joseph Bourgeois Jr. of Thibodaux, Malcom Bourgeois of Houma, Peggy Plude of Houma and Louise Borne of Napoleonville; mother-in-law of Mary and Myrtle Bourgeois, George Plude and Morris Borne; and sister of Joseph, Russell, Kermit, Milford, Waldon, Jesse and Royce Pitre. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Joseph Bourgeois Sr.; parents, Wilfred John Pitre and Lillian Marie Zeringue; daughter, Linda Bourgeois; and brother, Shelby Pitre. She was a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Anna Belle Carmouche A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Anna Belle Gianelloni Carmouche, 91, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 1:30 p.m. June 10, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Norman Carmouche of Tampa, Fla., Paul Carmouche of Shreveport, Christopher Carmouche of Napoleonville, Anne McCollam of Schriever, Sue Huddleston of Napoleonville and Nancy Robichaux of Labadieville. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman E. Carmouche; parents, Edward and Bella Gilbert Gianelloni; brothers, Edward and Gilbert Gianelloni; and sister, Sr. Mary Edward O.P. (Lorna). Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Charlie Chauvin Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Charlie "C.C." Paul Chauvin Jr., 25, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 7:30 a.m. June 11, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the Knights of Columbus hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Lana Collins Chauvin; son of Charlie Sr. and Florence Chauvin; brother of Wesley, Billy, Fred, April and Ada Chauvin, Tony Jones, Wendy Elzik, Katie Davis, Deborah Duplantis, Kathy Allen and Evangeline Chaisson. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Olga Chauvin and Eugene and Josephine Blanchard Foret; brother, Barry Chauvin, and an infant brother. He served as a volunteer for the Little Caillou Fire Department. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Meley McDowell A religious service will be hel d at 7 p.m. Tuesday at New St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews for Meley McDowell, 82, a native of Monroe and resident of Raceland, who died June 9, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Reller Williams of Houma, Beatrice Gallagher, Eunice Batiste and Ida McDowell, all of Raceland, Johnny McDowell Jr. of Thibodaux, Joseph McDowell of Laredo, Texas, and William and Mark McDowell, both of Raceland; and sister of Ollie, Retter and Annie Mae Scott, all of Monroe. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren and nine great-great -grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny McDowell Sr.; parents, Joshua and Sharlet Scott Tatum; and sons, Norman, James and Herman McDowell. She was a member of the New St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church. She was a homemaker. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Adam Robertson Jr. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Adam Robertson Jr., 52, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died June 9, 2000. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Edwina H. Robertson of Thibodaux; son of Adam Robertson Sr. of Thibodaux; father of Marvalen Micheal Robertson of Thibodaux; and brother of Louise R. Price and Louis, Charles Joseph and Vaughn Anthony Robertson, all of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his mother, Leona Watkins Robertson; sister, Linda Ann Robertson; and grandparents, James Watkins and Albertha Cooks, and Aaron and Louise Robertson. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Walter Seghers Sr. A graveside service will be held today at 12:30 p.m. at Port Hudson National Cemetery in Baton Rouge for Walter Michel "Buddy" Seghers Sr., 69, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gray, who died at 3:15 a.m. June 9, 2000. He was the husband of Mary Louise Corbitt Seghers of Gray; father of Walter Michel Seghers Jr. of Baton Rouge and Shelley Denise Hebert of Houma; and brother of Marguerite Ford of Bayou Blue, Elaine Wingard of Metairie and Mary Etta Blanche McCasland of Haughton. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rene Frank Seghers Sr. and Marie Etta Mollere Seghers; brothers, Rene Jr., Antoine, Edwin and Joseph Nemour Seghers; sisters, Pearl Pritchard, Olga Arnold, Lou Fos and Bernice Geraci. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War and belonged to several genealogical associations. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Charles Spradlin A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Lockport Kingdom Hall for Charles J. Spradlin, 43, a native of Salyersville, Ky., and resident of Raceland, who died June 11, 2000. The body was cremated. He was the husband of Betty Mann Spradlin of Raceland; son of Wornie and Lonnie Bailey of Raceland and Lucy P. Spradlin of Lima, Ohio; father of Matthew Spradlin of Lockport and Steven Spradlin, Sara S. Cox, Rebecca S. Matherne and April S. Hebert, all of Raceland; and brother of Bill, Beecher, Grover and Homer Bailey, Mario and Wanda Spradlin, Jewel Smith, Patty Blanchard, Pauline Crawley and Geraldine Walker. He is also survived by two grandchildren. Her was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Spradlin; brother, Henry Bailey; sisters, Marjie Spradlin, Viola Becknell and Rosie Pryor. He was a Jehovah's Witness. He worked for the Lafourche Parish Juvenile Justice Detention Center for 17 years. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland was in charge of the arrangements. ................................................................................................ .......................... ...................................................................... Tuesday -- June 13, 2000 John Cedotal A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville for John Joseph Cedotal, 81, a native and resident of Paincourtville, who died at 2 p.m. June 10, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Gary, Wayne, Michael and Gerard Cedotal and brother of Clay Cedotal. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pansy Hebert Cedotal; parents, Louis and Ida Rivere Cedotal; son, Donald Cedotal; brother, Porte Cedotal and sister, Ada Richard. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. John Maxian A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for John Thomas Maxian, 50, a native of New York and resident of Houma, who died June 10, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. He will be cremated. He was the companion of Margaret Adams of Houma; son of Yolanda Maxian; and brother of Thomas Maxian of New York and Mary Faulkner of Jacksonville, N.C. He was preceded in death by hi s father, John Francis Maxian. He was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Alice Theriot A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Alice Gaudet Theriot, 86, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 4:50 p.m. June 11, 2000. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and 9:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Will Theriot of Charlotte, N.C., and Clyde Theriot of San Francisco, Calif.; and sister of Gilbert Gaudet of Westwego, Martha Kerley of Raceland, and Camellia Bush, Armenia Parker and Enola Bruce, all of Marrero. She is also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph D. Theriot; parents, Octave and Laurencia Danos Gaudet; and sister, Octavia Pitre. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the church choir, the Catholic Daughters, the Ladies Altar Society, the K.C. Ladies Auxiliary and the Woodmen of the World. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. Augusta Thibodaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg for Augusta Rogers Thibodaux, 97, a native and resident of Bourg, who died at 3:20 p.m. June 12, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Thibodaux; parents, Ferdinand Sr. and Clementine Guillot Rogers; sons, Wilbert and Alton Thibodaux; daughters, Wilma T. Lebeouf and Thelma Thibodaux; brothers, Ferdinand Jr. and Leonard Rogers; stepbrother, Odelo Pitre; sisters, Alice R. Detiveaux, Aline R. Vito and Josephine R. Thibodaux; and stepsister, Margaritte Robichaux. She was an honorary member of the St. Ann Altar Society. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Wednesday -- June 14, 2000 Lillian Bolen Funeral arrangements are pending for Lillian Rarick Bolen, 92, a native of Junction City, Ark., and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8 p.m. June 12, 2000. Burial will be at Greenwood Memorial Park in Pineville. She was the mother of Betty B. Peiser of New Orleans, Ann B. Gremillion of Thibodaux and Sue B. Nichols of Lake Charles. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Byron L. Bolen; parents, Robert L. and Ann T. Rarick; sister, Bessie R. Blume; and one great-great-grandchild. Landryâ??s Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Jimmie Boudreaux At 10:02 a.m. on Monday, June 5, 2000, Jimmie Joseph Boudreaux, 73, a native of Valentine and resident of Lockport, died at Terrebonne General Medical Center of complications following heart bypass surgery. He was the much-loved husband of Audrey Dantin Boudreaux; son of the late Blaise and Alice LeBlanc Boudreaux; brother of Dora Mae B. Griffin of Cut Off, Mary Jane B. Cook of Houma, Annie Rose B. Pennison of Lockport, Clarence Boudreaux of Santa Barbara, Calif., Roland Boudreaux of Portland, I nd., and the late Oville and Johnny Boudreaux. He is also survived by one uncle, Eunice LeBlanc of Lockport, many cousins and aunts and lots of caring nieces and nephews. He was a World War II veteran, a retired member of the U.S. Naval Reserve and a member of the American Legion Post 83 of Lockport. Since he donated his body to the LSU School of Medicine, there will be no wake. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport Friday at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Harrison Cheramie Jr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Community Bible Church in Cut Off for Harrison Cheramie Jr., 65, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 7:30 p.m. June 12, 2000. Visitation will be from 3 to 11 p.m. at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Eloise Angelette Cheramie of Galliano; son of Cleonise Duet Cheramie of Galliano; father of Harry A. Cheramie of Golden Meadow and Linda C. Lefont of Cut Off; and brother of Elman â??Moeâ?? Cheramie of Great Falls, Va. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Harrison Cheramie Sr., and daughter, Myra Bychurch. He was the owner of Cheramie Cleaners. He was a member of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission for 29 years and a member of the Lafourche Parish Airport District for 26 years. He was also an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the Chamber of Commerce. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Church in Galliano. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. Amelie Folse A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Amelie Gaudet Folse, 82, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6 p.m. June 13, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the mother of Daniel J., Wayne J., Leonard G., Ronnie P. and Myra Ann Folse, all of Thibodaux; and sister of Gert Fleming of New Orleans. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene V. Folse; parents, Leonard and Emily Gaudet; son, Michael Anthony Folse; brothers, Camille, Norman Sr. and Lester Gaudet; and sister, Ella Bourgeois. Donations to the Alzheimerâ??s Foundation, 919 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1100, Chicago, Ill., 60611-1676, are preferred. Landryâ??s Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Earline Peltier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Earline Boudreaux Peltier, 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2 p.m. June 13, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the mother of Jessie Peltier, Esther Ledet and Bernice Kreamer; and sister of Morris Boudreaux, Edna Besson and Ida Naquin. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Peltier; parents, Frosen and Aglae Boudreaux; sons, Nolan and Herman Peltier; three brothers; and a grandson, Anthony Ledet. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Freddie Williams Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Freddie Williams Sr., 93, a native of Napoleonville, former resident of Donaldsonville and current resident of Avondale, who died June 9, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Sr. Rachael M. Williams, S.S.F., of the Sisters of the Holy Family in New Orleans, Catherine Hendrickson of New Orleans, Marie Burke of Avondale, Marilyn Howard of Dorseyville, and Freddie Jr. and Joseph Anthony Williams, both of Donaldsonville. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Jacob Williams; parents, Jack and Mary Williams; sons, Leon, Reginald, Bartholemew â??Sonnyâ?? and Theodore â??Teddyâ?? Williams; daughter, Althea Schonberg; a brother and a sister. He was a member of Thompson Council 37 Knights of Peter Clavier. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Correction In Mondayâ??s issue, Charles Spradlinâ??s obituary erroneously reported the date of his memorial service. The correct date and time of the service is Saturday, June 17, at 1 p.m. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ June 15, 2000 Jimmie Boudreaux At 10:02 a.m. on Monday, June 5, 2000, Jimmie Joseph Boudreaux, 73, a native of Valentine and resident of Lockport, died at Terrebonne General Medical Center of complications following heart bypass surgery. He was the much-loved husband of Audrey Dantin Boudreaux; son of the late Blaise and Alice LeBlanc Boudreaux; brother of Dora Mae B. Griffin of Cut Off, Mary Jane B. Cook of Houma, Annie Rose B. Pennison of Lockport, Clarence Boudreaux of Santa Barbara, Calif., Roland Boudreaux of Portland, Ind., and the late Oville and Johnny Boudreaux. He is also survived by one uncle, Eunice LeBlanc of Lockport, many cousins and aunts and lots of caring nieces and nephews. He was a World War II veteran, a retired member of the U.S. Naval Reserve and a member of the American Legion Post 83 of Lockport. Since he donated his body to the LSU School of Medicine, there will be no wake. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport Friday at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Barry Ellender Funeral services are pending for Barry Francis Ellender, 50, a native of Houma and resident of Carriere, Miss., who died at 4:30 p.m. June 12, 2000. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was the husband of Robin Bonvillian Ellender, son of Lee P. Ellender, father of Barry James, Jessica Evelyn and Katie Marie Ellender, and brother of Darrell J., Wayne T., Carol Anne, Mary C. and Christina M. Ellender, Theresa Redmond, Wanda Rogers, Patricia Seago, Bonnie Welch, Paula Hebert, Winnie Falgout and Laraine Giroir. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Waguespack Ellender. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Enola Malbrough A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey for Enola "Nola" Malbrough, 86, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:40 a.m. June 14, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time. Burial will be at Wes tlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. She was the mother of Betty Fourcade and Carroll, Billy and Bobby Ray Malbrough and sister of Viola Naquin, Lula Benoit, Mable Martinez and Beulah Roger. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Claude A. Malbrough; parents, Alfred and Nora Toups Ordogne; and brothers, Lester, Clarence and Lawrence Ordogne. Mothe Funeral Home of Harvey is in charge of the arrangements. Dean Theriot A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Dean Jules "Dino" Theriot, 49, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, who died at 7:16 a.m. June 14, 2000. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the Knights of Columbus hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Roy Picou Jr., Shane Sevin, Craig Theriot Sr., Steve Price Sr., Darrel Sr. and Kenneth Theriot, Claude Fanguy Jr. and Johnny Boudoin. He was the husband of Susan Fanguy Theriot, son of Sidney "Jerry" Jr. and Lois Theriot, father of Deanna T. Sevin, Dedi T. Picou and Heather M. Theriot, father-in-law of Shane Sevin and Roy Picou Jr., brother of Maxine Welch and Brent, Craig and Darrel Theriot Sr., and grandfather of Della Sevin and Amanda and Chantelle Picou. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Vivian and Adam Henry Jr. and Annie and Sidney Theriot Sr. His hobbies were fishing and hunting. He was a devoted husband and father. He was employed by Supreme Services. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Friday -- June 16, 2000 Leoma Anderson A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Allen Chapel AME Church in Thibodaux for Leoma "Nana" Anderson, 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died June 13, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Fannie Materre of San Francisco, Calif., aunt of Barbara Randall and Laura Zeno Floyd, both of Thibodaux, Mary Louise Kirkwood of Antelope, Calif., and Audrey Anderson Brown and Lucille Anderson Robinson, both of San Francisco, Calif.; and great-aunt of Papetra Z. Morgan of Dallas, Texas, Darral L. Barrow of Valley, Calif., and Duhon A. Zeno and Alex E. Barrow Jr., both of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Hazel "Mama" Zeno and Josephine Welton, and brothers, James, Edwin, Reginald and Charles Anderson. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Varice Curole A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Varice C. Curole, 74, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 9:20 a.m. June 15, 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 Enola Guidry Curole; father of Gary Curole and Geraldine C. Plaisance; brother of Willis Curole, Carrie Guilbeau and Mary Ann Gaspard; grandfather of Kristen Hollowell, Garrett Curole, and Cory and Jace Plaisance; and great-grandfather of Gage Hollowell and Morgan and Heather Plaisance. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pierre and Emelie Martin Curole; brothers, Robert, Victor, David and Edmond Curole; and sister, Gladys Curole. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a World War II Navy veteran. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. George Dyer A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux for George Dyer, 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died June 13, 2000. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Mary Dyer Woods and Vivian Dyer Robinson, both of Thibodaux, and Georgia Dyer Henderson of Columbia, S.C. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Edith Pierre Dyer; sisters, Beulah Edmonds and Alma Dyer; and brothers, Arthur, Albert, Joseph, Lawrence and Johnny Dyer. He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church for 71 years, serving in various auxiliaries. He was also a member of the St. Joseph Lodge 15 F. and A.M. for 47 years and the Raymond Stafford Post 513 American Legion. He was a World War II veteran. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Edwina Gaubert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Edwina LeBlanc Gaubert, 81, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 10:30 p.m. June 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Louis "Red" Gaubert; mother of Charles Anthony Gaubert of Lockport and Gerald Thomas Gaubert of Dallas, Texas; and sister of Sarah L. Savoie and Rose L. Arcement, both of Lockport. She is also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas B. Gaubert and Agatha Hebert LeBlanc; brothers, Warren, Manny and Roy LeBlanc; and sisters, Fran L. Hebert and Mae L. Barrios Autin. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America Court of St. Mary Pamela 1400, the Altar Society of Holy Savior and the Oblate of St. Benedict St. Joseph Abbey. Donations to Holy Savior Elementary or E.D. White Catholic High School are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Joseph Narcisse Jr. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose for Joseph "Pa Joe" Narcisse Jr., 83, a native and resident of Belle Rose, who died at 8:57 p.m. June 9, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the stepfather of David Jerome of Pacifica, Calif., foster father of Aaron Bell of Belle Rose; foster brother of Williana Oliver Miranda of Providence, R.I. He is also survived by two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen V. Narcisse; parents, Joseph Sr. and Clemonee Narcisse; four brothers; grandparents; aunts and uncles. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. Laura Robichaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Laura Theresa Robichaux, 48, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 5:40 p.m. June 14, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Joyce J. and Julien J. Robichaux, Alice R. LeBlanc and Mary Ann LeBoeuf. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Juanita L. Robichaux, and sister, Peggy R. Hebert. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Clay Schmill A religious service will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Clay Per Schmill, 93, a native and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 5:37 a.m. June 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Graham-Schmill Cemetery in Des Allemands. He was the brother of Hilda Tastet. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles T. Sr. a nd Lena Koscher Schmill; and brothers, Charles T. Jr. and Jens Schmill. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Monday -- June 19, 2000 Malcolm J. Fanguy Sr. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Malcolm J. "Bill" Fanguy Sr., 77, a native and resident of Chacahoula, who died at 10:20 a.m. June 17, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Lawrence Cemetery in Chacahoula. He was the father of Malcolm J. "Sonny " Fanguy Jr. and Gwen Adams; and brother of Drouis Fanguy and Earline Mire. He is also survived by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Una Mae Bourgeois; parents, Moise and Mary Arcement Fanguy; and sisters, Bertile Bourgeois and Lois Fanguy. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Celine Folse A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Celine Philomine Folse, 90, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, who died at 7:10 a.m. June 16, 2000. Burial was at St. Charles Cemetery in the St. Charles Community. She was the sister of Albert M. Folse and had many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Notessia Waguespack Folse; brothers, Olida and Joseph Folse; and sisters, Marie, Henrietta and Odelia Folse and Marietta Laris. She will be sadly missed by those she lovingly cared for, namely Catherine G. Duplantis, Eugene G. Gouaux Jr., Patricia G. Simpson, Frances G. Comeaux, James W. Gouaux and their children. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of the arrangements. Venita Gilchrist A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Venita Pitre "Toon" Gilchrist, 86, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died June 18, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Alfred Charles Gilchrist. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lufroid and Eloise Callahan Pitre; brothers, Harold, Elbe and Eustache Pitre and Joseph Cantrelle; and sisters, Helena Hennessy and Martha Bourgeois. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and taught school for 40 years. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters, the Ladies Altar Society and the Retired Teachers Association. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Vernice Landry A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in St. John for Vernice C. Landry, 86, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Schriever, who died at 10:46 p.m. June 16, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Jerry, Lloyd, Gene and Donald Landry, Joyce L. Boudreaux, Jeannette L. Hebert and Gail L. Chamberlain; and sister of Norman "Jack" and Adeline Chiasson and Marie Duet. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Avit E. Landry; parents, Leonce J. and Clemence Thibodaux Chiasson; brother, Anthony Chiasson; sister, Versie Chiasson; and one great-grandchild. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of the arrangements. Dr. Louis LeBlanc Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Dr. Louis P. LeBlanc Sr., 92, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 6:35 a.m. June 16, 2000. Burial was at the church mausoleum. He was the husband of Hattie Thibodaux LeBlanc; father of Louis P. LeBlanc Jr. and Merrill LeBlanc Cornay. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Henry and Elizabeth Charlet LeBlanc, and brother , Albert Henry LeBlanc. Dr. LeBlanc was awarded a proclamation from the Town of Golden Meadow on July 17, 1989, for maintaining his dental office in the town for 65 years. The office remains open and is presently maintained by his son, Dr. Louis P. LeBlanc, Jr. He completed high school at Thibodaux College. He attended Loyola University, graduating in 1929 with a degree in dentistry. He opened his office for the practice of dentistry in Golden Meadow on July 10, 1929. He was a member of the Louisiana State Dental Society and the American Dental Society, having served as the president of the Third District of the Louisiana Dental Society. He was appointed to the Board of Control of the Lafourche Parish Library in 1947 where he served until his voluntary retirement in 1975. He served as president of the Lafourche Parish Library Board for five years. He served two terms on the Parish Welfare Board. During World War II he served on the Rationing Board. He served three terms as Chairman of the Golden Meadow Municipal Executive Committee when Golden Meadow was incorporated in 1950. He was a charter member and helped organize Our Lady of the Sea Council #3150 Knights of Columbus, serving as Grand Knight and Deputy Grand Knight. He was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a charter member and helped organize the Rotary Club of Golden Meadow , serving at different times as its president, vice president and secretary. He was appointed as a member to the Board of Commissioners of the Fire Protection District #3 of the Parish of Lafourche when it was organized in 1961, where he served until his voluntary retirement in 1975. He was a member of the Board of Directors for State Bank and Trust Company, which he helped organize in 1953. He also served as the board's vice president. He also served three terms on the Board of Directors for the Tidelands Golf and Country Club, which he helped organize. Donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. Mel Mitchell A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part for Mel Bruce Mitchell, 48, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Pierre Part, who died at 12:30 a.m. June 17, 2000. Burial was at the church cemtery. He was the husband of Debra Daigle Mitchell of Pierre Part; father of Jody Mitchell of French Settlement, Jason Mitchell of Houma and Jerad Mitchell of Pierre Part; and brother of Vickie Kirkpatrick of Baton Rouge and Karon Rasberry of Plaquemine. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by her parents, Guess T. and Catherine Hernandez Mitchell. He was a cross-country truck driver for Liquid Air and was certified in hauling compressed industrial air gases. He was a member of the Louisiana National Guard and Union Local #102. Ourso Funeral Home of Pierre Part was in charge of arrangements. Elsie Porche A memorial service will be celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma for Elsie Porche, 79, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, who died at 6:30 a.m. June 17, 2000. Visitation will be from 6:30 p.m. until service time at the church. She will be cremated. She was the mother of Elizabeth Deroche and sister of Albert, Aaron and Harold Pitre. She is also survived by one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Porche; parents, Necia and Bernard Pitre; brother, Jules Pitre; and sisters, Libby Burch, Alene Bonvillain, Jeanette Buquet and Jenny Bergeron. She was Catholic. She was a housewife. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements Bertrand Rogers A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church in New Iberia for Bertrand Joseph "Bert" Rogers, 62, a native of Franklin and resident of New Iberia, who died at 5 a.m. June 17, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia. Burial will be at Nativity Mausoleum. He was the husband of Sirena Saltzman Rogers of New Iberia; father of Jeff Rogers of Kenner, Kevin Rogers of Atlanta, Ga. and Edith Minor of Thibodaux; stepfather of Mike Simon and Phillip Saltzman, both of New Iberia, Sheryl Bourque, Christine Simon and Nadine Boudoin, all of New Iberia, and Robin Valverde of Pensacola, Fla.; and brother of Herman Rogers of Orangeburg, S.C., Jimmy Rogers of Lockport, Junius Rogers of Houma, Reynold Rogers of Chacahoula, Elise Broussard of Franklin and Phyllis R. Dumesnil of Broussard. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Altia Rogers and Celastine Naquin; and brothers, Raymond and Byron Rogers. He was the owner of Bert's Tire Service. Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of the arrangements. Rebecca Vizier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Rebecca Lopez Vizier, 64, a native of Palacios, Texas, and resident of Lockport, who died at 4:37 p.m. June 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Valcour Vizier; daughter of Katie Ochoa Lopez; mother of Raymond and Christopher Dufrene and Mary Cantrelle; and sister of Cruz, Rudy and Roland Lopez, Lupe Rojas and Margie Bly. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Esa Lopez, and brother, Freddie Rojas. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church and a spiritual sister of Schouenstat Shrine Prayer Group and an Adorer of the Eucharist. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Paul Wernich Sr. A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland for Paul D. Wernich Sr., 56, a native of Milwaukee, Wis., and resident of Raceland, who died at 12:23 p.m. June 16, 2000. He was cremated. He was the father of Paul Jr. and Edward Wernich and brother of Robert Manning, Casey Franklin, Maggie Dooley, Marnie Manning and Linda Abrahms. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mary Louise Dean Wernich, and stepfather, Robert Francis Manning. He was a steward. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Tuesday -- June 20, 2000 Zachary Boudreaux A graveside service was held at 9 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Zachary Matthew Boudreaux, 12 days old, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:25 a.m. June 18, 2000. He was the son of Anthony and Tammy Sanchez Boudreaux and brother of Tyler Michael McNiel and Emily Claire-Nicole Boudreaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of the arrangements. Edison J. Doucet Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Edison J. "Sonny" Doucet, Sr., 63, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 10:21 a.m. June 19, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium in Cut Off and from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the long-time companion of Janis Galliano; father of Edison J., Jr., Phillip and Becky Doucet; stepfather of Jimmy Galliano and Angela Orgeron; and brother of Fornest Doucet and Regina Arnondin. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Onelia Crosby Doucet; brothers, Leo and Alcide Doucet; and sisters, Alicia Gisclair and Ezoline Callais. He was a parishoner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He enjoyed sports fishing. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Bobby Falgout A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Bobby L. Falgout, 66, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 8:53 p.m. June 15, 2000. He will be cremated. He was the husband of Audrey LeBlanc Falgout; father of Glen P., Vicki L. and Maria K. Falgout and Estelle F. Bergeron; and brother of Peter P. Falgout and Marie F. Arabie. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pierre and Lucille Chauvin Falgout; brother, Norman Falgout; sisters, Margie Martin and Mable Falgout. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion Post 349. He was a commercial fisherman and owner of Bobby's Seafood. Donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Olden Freeman A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium in Houma for Oden J. Freeman, 70, a native and resident of Houma, who died June 18, 2000. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. He will be cremated. He was the wife of Lucille Brunet Freeman; father of Don and Bruce Freeman, Patti F. Bell and Loretta F. Gunn; and brother of Nelson and Wilson Freeman and Alice F. Faucheaux. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton Joseph and Laura Marie Bergeron Freeman; and sister, Clara F. Cunningham. He was Catholic. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 1952. He was retired from South Down Sugars and Bayou Towers. Donations to the American Cancer Society and American Heart Association are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Gerald Landry A funeral service was held today in Maryville, Tenn., for Gerald J. Landry, 56, a native of Raceland and resident of Maryville, who died at 12:30 a.m. June 18, 2000. He was the husband of Sharon Landry; father of Tricia Landry and Jo Lesa Landry Vogelsong; and brother of Norman and Henry Landry, Anna Louise Falgout and Betty Boudreaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Annie and Andrew Landry. Mary Lirette A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Mary LaBiche Lirette, 63, a native of Marrero and resident of Golden Meadow, who died June 19, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Irvin "Lou Lou" Lirette; mother of Darlene Cheramie, Mary Lou Costello, Donna Terrebonne, and Irvin, Jr. and Raymond Lirette; and sister of Raleigh "Red" LaBiche, Clarence Bourgeois, Oneida and Thelma LaBiche and Betty Cheramie. He is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Mary Jane Robertson LaBiche; son, Charley Lirette; brother, Edward LaBiche; sisters, Shirley LaBiche and Eula Mae Cheramie; and two grandchildren. She 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. Dr. George J. Whitman Jr. A Mass of Christian burial wi ll be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Thomas Aquinas Center on the Nicholls State University campus in Thibodaux for Dr. George J. Whitman, Jr., 82, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:15 p.m. June 19, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the father of Dr. John, Joseph and Philip Whitman, Susan Talbot, Linda Oubre, Anne Naquin, Carmel Drago and Catherine "Cathy" Bunfill. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Bernice Rehage Whitman; parents, George J., Sr. and Annie Rice Whitman; and sister, Nell Maness. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Wednesday -- June 21, 2000 Bobby Falgout A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Bobby L. Falgout, 66, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 8:53 p.m. June 15, 2000. He will be cremated. He was the husband of Audrey LeBlanc Falgout; father of Glen P., Vicki L. and Maria K. Falgout and Estelle F. Bergeron; and brother of Peter P. Falgout and Marie F. Arabie. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pierre and Lucille Chauvin Falgout; brother, Norman Falgout; sisters, Margie Martin and Mable Falgout. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Army and w as a member of the American Legion Post 349. He was a commercial fisherman and owner of Bobby's Seafood. Donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Albert Humphreys Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 1117 President St., Thibodaux, for Albert Humphreys, 86, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, who died June 17, 2000, at East Jefferson Hospital. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at the church. Burial will be at the Allen Chapel Cemetery. The Rev. Lionel Griffin Sr. will officiate. Humphreys is survived by one son, Joseph Humphreys of New Orleans. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Humphreys; and his parents, McCoo Humphreys and Susan Daggs. He is retired from Toups Insurance Co. of Thibodaux. Majestic Mortuary of New Orleans is in charge of the arrangements. Barney Ingram Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at West St. Charles Baptist Church in Boutte for Barney Joe Ingram Sr., 56, a native of Jackson County, Fla., and resident of Luling, who died at 11:33 a.m. June 19, 2000. Burial will be at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. He was the husband of Elmer Harrison Ingram; father of Barney Ingram, Jr. and Tracie Ingram Madere; and brother of Jasper Ingram and Argie Bass. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.J. and Ida Bryant Ingram; and one grandchild. He was a member of the Fashion Golf and Country Club. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Jeanne Latham A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Thursday at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in California for Jeanne Landry Latham, 75, a native of Thibodaux and resident of California. Burial was at Rose Hills Memorial Park in California. She was the wife of Paul Latham, mother of Monty Paul Latham and grandmother of Joseph Latham. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jules Landry Sr.; brothers, Clifford, Russell, Jessie, Jules Jr. and Norvel Landry. Audrey Love Funeral services are pending for Audrey Beatrice Love, 77, a native of Oakdale and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:30 a.m. June 21, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Ardoin Funeral Home in Oberlin. Burial will be at Reed Cemetery in Oberlin. She was the sister of Bernice L. Mooney and Florence Anne L. Myrick. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Herndon and Beatrice Reed Love; brothers, Joseph, Charles, George, David and Mickey Love; and sister, Frances Love. She was retired from the Nicholls State University Nursing Department. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Rose Matherne A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Rose Grabert Matherne, 69, a native of Lockport and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 9:54 a.m. June 20, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She was the wife of Earl J. Matherne Sr.; mother of Earl J. Jr. and Anita Matherne; and sister of Louis Grabert, Rena LeBlanc, Enola Hebert and Anna Mae Thibodeaux. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Onola Babin Grabert; brother, Rene and Roy Grabert; and sister, Una Grabert. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Frank Picou A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Frank Joseph Picou, 77, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 6:20 a.m. June 20, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the Knights of Columbus hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Bobby J. Picou of Chauvin and brother of Loretta "To-To" P. Champagne of Chauvin. He is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Aggie Bernadette Authement Picou; parents, Franklin and Melizia Henry Picou; son, Ricky Picou; brothers, Elies and Clarence Picou; sisters, Alice P. Usie, Louise P. Lapeyrouse and Stella Picou; and grandson, Shawn Picou. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he won a Purple Heart. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrrangements. Wilfred Rodrigue A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursda y at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Wilfred Joseph Rodrigue, 79, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died at 10:30 a.m. June 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 husband of Celina Percle Rodrigue; and brother of Ernest J. and Clifton Rodrigue, Malvina R. Boudreaux and Irena R. Cortez. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Priscella Landry Rodrigue. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Monday -- June 26, 2000 Elizabeth Galjour A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Golden Meadow for Elizabeth Galjour, 78, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 11:54 p.m. June 22, 2000. Burial was at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery. She was the mother of Dwight and Dominic Galour and Paula G. Broussard; sister of Jimmy J. and Nancy Terrebonne, Mrs. Charlie Louvier Sr. and Mrs. Randolph Cheramie Sr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dominic P. Galjour; parents, Dominic and Melina Terre bonne; brothers, Paul and Clay Terrebonne; and sisters, Bea Cenus and Peggy Theriot. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off was in charge of the arrangements. Odessa Morvant A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Chackbay for Odessa "Det" Trosclair Morvant, 84, a native of Chackbay and resident of Choupic, who died June 23, 2000. She was buried at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery. She was the mother of Murphy and Earl Morvant, Virgie Becnel and Rita Stein; sister of Bridget and Octavia Clement, Dolia Morvant, Leona LeBlanc and Adele Braud. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph C. Morvant; parents, Orville and Cecilia Trosclair; and one brother. Thibodaux Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Lillian Pennington A funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Westwego for Lillian Dufrene Pennington, 95, a native of Raceland and resident of Marrero, who died at 3:02 a.m. June 25, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 7:30 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero. Burial will be at St. Mary Ce metery in Raceland. She was the mother of Barbara St. Pierre, Sandra Katz and Helen Budge; and sister of Allen and Vivian Dufrene. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Pennington; parents, Allen and Helen Grabert Dufrene; brothers, Will and Joseph Dufrene; and sister, Corine Dufrene. Mothe Funeral Homes of Marrero is in charge of the arrangements. Howard Louis Pye Jr. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church in Houma for Howard Louis Pye Jr. , 79, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 3 a.m. June 14, 2000. He was the husband of Irma Champagne Pye; father of Howard L. Pye III and Donna Pye Fanguy; brother of Dr. Lloyd A. and Charles A. Pye and Sarah Pye Fornea. She is also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard L. and Jessie King Pye. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Church. He was a World War I U.S. Air Force veteran. Falgoust Funeral Homes of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Thomas Rudolf A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma for Thomas Ronald "Ronnie" Rudolf, 53, a native of Freeport, New York and resident of Houma, who died at 12:15 p.m. June 24, 2 000. He was the husband of Rita Rudolf; father of Michael and Ronald Rudolf; son of Ann Wyeket Scheffer; and brother of Paul Rudolf and Carol Post. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Rudolf. He was employed by Texaco Offshore for 23 years. The family is accepting donations for a charity to be determined at a later date in lieu of flowers. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Tuesday -- June 27, 2000 Isabel Bouvier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Isabel Pierce Bouvier, 90, a native and resident of Larose, who died June 27, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Jean Melancon; sister of Ivrin Pierce, Norma LeBlanc, Emelda P. Galjour, Verna P. Bergeron and Marion Randolph; grandmother of Lynn, Rico and Alison Melancon; and great-grandmother of Alex and Logan Melancon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emile Bouvier Jr.; parents, Joseph and Celica Savoie Pierce; brothers, Francis and Norman Pierce; and sister, Alice Broussard. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society, Ladies V.F.W. Auxiliary and Larose Senior Citizens. She was a homemaker. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Dorothy Dubois A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Dorothy "Dot" Gaspard Dubois, 69, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 12:32 a.m. June 26, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church cemetery in Larose. She was the mother of Morrison, Terry and Jerry Dubois, Jean Chouest, Charlene Romero and Laura Guidry; sister of Lindsey, Dolton Jr., Nolan, Roland, Norrison, Larry, Timmy and Catherine Gaspard; and companion of M.J. "Spud" Aunsen. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward "Curly" Dubois; parents, Dolton Sr. and Leonore Gisclair Gaspard; and brother, Livingston Gaspard. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium in Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Wednesday -- June 28, 2000 Agnes Walther A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Agnes Bergeron Blanchard Walther, 85, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8 a.m. June 27, 2000. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Warren and Gerald Blanchard, and Suzanne Lucas; step-mother of Marian Mire of Kenner; and sister of Rosa Blanchard of Belle Rose and Mary Charlet of Murphy, N.C. She is also survived by six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clyde Blanchard; second husband, Don Walther; parents, George and Agnes Boudreaux Bergeron; and numerous brothers and sisters. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Richard Hunter A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Richard T. Hunter Sr., 52, a native and resident of Raceland, who died June 24, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. He was the husband of Betty H. Hunter of Raceland; son of Leola Hunter of Raceland; father of Richard T. Hunter Jr. of Raceland, Akira H. Mart of Thibodaux and Tova Lynn Hunter of Raceland; brother of Nories Louis Hunter of New Orleans, Leroy Hunter Jr. of Hahnville, George B. Hunter of Des Allemands and Robert L. Hunter of Los Angeles, Calif., Evola Whitten of New Orleans, Mable Thomas of Houston, Texas, Gilda H. Coleman, Martha Sylvester and Mary H. Wallace all of Raceland. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Hunter Sr; grandmother, Hattie B. Hester; and grandfather, Thomas Williams Sr. He was Baptist. He was a petroleum technician for Exxon Oil Company. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Thursday -- June 29, 2000 Ola Anderson A religious servic e will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Sunlight Baptist Church in Gheens for Ola Anderson, 59, a native of Gheens and resident of Marrero, who died June 26, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Roosevelt Anderson of Marrero; mother of D'wanna Wilson Poindexter of Raceland; sister of Richard, Mervin and Frank Wilson of Harvey, Cornelius Wilson of Marietta, Georgia, Ella B. Tuesno of Metarie and Sandra Wilson of Marrero; She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon Wilson and Gladys Hills; brother, Leon Wilson II; and sister, Marcia Thompson. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Dale Lovell A religious service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Dale Lovell, 35, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, who died June 29, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue. He was the son of Eugene and Eugenia Lovell; father of Adrian, Dale, Dana, Ashley, Danae, Shana and Starlena Lovell; brother of Johnny Lovell of Henderson, Nevada, Caroline and Brittany Lovell and Lana Lovell Bryan all of Houma. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Perry Lovell; grandmother, Malvina Dardar; and sister, Monarae Lovell Portier. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Agnes Poche A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Francis Regis Catholic Church in Arnaudville for Agnes Poche, 90, a native of Arnaudville, former resident of Raceland and current resident of Arnaudville, who died at 9 p.m. June 27, 2000. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was mother of Marvin James Poche of Houston, Texas and Clarence Poche of Baton Rouge; and sister of Alice Hardy, Margaret Willis and Louis Bonin of Arnaudville, Ruth Clark of Houston, Texas and Mildred Nichols of Fresno, Calif. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph J. Poche; parents, Pierre and Regina Mistrot; and sister, Marie Angelle. Melancon Funeral Home of Arnaudville is in charge of the arrangements. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ Friday -- June 30, 2000 Jack Ingram A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Jack Ingram , 59, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland, who died June 26, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his former wife, Mary B. Ingram of Geismar and devoted companion, Ida M. Holmes of Raceland; daughters, Amelia I. Watkins of Harvey, Vanessa Ingram of Thibodaux, Cynthia M. Hogan of Raceland, Betty Ann Ingram of Harvey, Delise I. Robertson and Charla Bradley of Thibodaux; brothers, Benjamin Ingram of Thibodaux, Horace Ingram of Boutte and Richard Ingram Sr. of Raceland. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Amelia Hill Ingram; brothers, Samuel and Joseph Ingram; and sisters, Irma I. Moore, Mable L. Robinson, Alice I. Boyd and Amelia I. McCoy. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Elza Lefevre A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center, Texas for Elza C. Lefevre, 84, a native of Weinert, Texas and resident of Center Texas, who died June 28, 2000. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Friday at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Burial will be at Sardis Cemetery. He was the husband of Arlene Leferve of Center; father of Ir a Phelix of New Iberia, Reba Hooper and Nelda Guidry of Center and Barbara Knight of Lockport; brother of G.W. Lefevre of Rule, Texas, Buddy Lefevre of Abilene, Texas, and Earl and Melvin Lefevre of Houston, Texas. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 54 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Elizabeth Lefevre; and grandchild, Jerry Bivens. Watson & Sons Funeral Home of Center, Texas is in charge of the arrangements. Octave Monier Sr. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Octave Edmond "Doc" Monnier Sr., 78, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 5 p.m. June 28, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. He will be cremated. He was the husband of Leona Toups Monnier; father of O.E. "Butch" Jr., Francis, Carl and Anne Monnier and Luella Monnier Owens; grandfather of Monique Jones, Brett Monier, Darrel, Nicky, Gregory and Jason Owens and Ingram and Carla Monier; step-grandfother of Robbie LeBlanc, Erica and Lindsey Triche, Ski Rodrigues and Michelle LeBouf; and great grandfather of Caitlin, Lauren and Benjamin Jones and Ashley and Darrel Owens. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicles and Florence Babin Monnier; and sisters, Marguerite Monnier Tast et. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. He was a member of K of C Council #4761. He was an avid and noted wood carver of duck and dove decoys. He was a retired sugar cane farmer of Houma Marine Fabricators of Houma. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Bernice Plaisance A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 12 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off for Bernice Esponge Plaisance, 79, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 2:32 p.m. June 29, 2000. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the wife of Louis A. Plaisance Sr.; mother of Johnny, Louis Jr. and Dean Sr. Plaisance, Joyce Toups, Louverda Kitchens, Louis Duet, Peggy Eymard and Dinah Duet; sister of Melva Cheramie and Annabelle Mobley of Marrero. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 9 step-grandchildren, 20 step-great grandchildren and 4 step-great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raoul and Sarah Callais Esponge; sons, three infant children; grandchildren, Jake Duet and Colette Eymard; step-grandchild, Jay-Jay Guidry; and sister, Lillian Esponge Berteau. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements.