Thibodeaux Daily Comet August 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. --------------------------------- Wednesday -- August 02, 2000 Mercedes Dufrene A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a. m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Mercedes E. Dufrene, 86, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 2:23 p.m. Aug. 1, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Richard and Harold Dufrene. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Dufrene; parents, Thomas and Alzira Pitre Esponge; daughter, Enola Danos; brother, Rene Esponge; and sister, Dorothy Plaisance. ------------------------------ Thursday -- August 03, 2000 Gladys Bouvier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 4 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Gladys Plaisance Bouvier, 84, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 11:20 p.m. Aug. 1, 2000. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Duffy Bouvier; mother of Carlton J. Cheramie; step mother of Alfred and Paul Bouvier, Georgia Dufrene, Laura Danos, Lola Eschette and Susie Robichaux; and sister of Norman Plaisance. She is also survived by her granddaughter, Andrea R. Cheramie, 21 step grandchildren and 24 step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first hus band, Antoine Cheramie; parents, Morris and Marie Compeaux Plaisance; daughter, Geraldine Cheramie; brothers, Norris, Ernest, Nolan and Lawrence Plaisance; and sister, Lillian Pierce. She was a member of Sacred Heart Ladies Altar Society and Catholic Daughters of America. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. Thelma Jolevare A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Benedict The Moor Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Thelma Lee Cater Jolevare, 62, a native of Florida and resident of Napoleonville, who died Aug. 1, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Ivory Jolevare of Napoleonville; mother of Mary Louise White; and sister of Eugene Cater of Perry, Fla., John T. Cater of Atlanta, Ga., David King of Richmond, Va., Helen Everitt of Panama City, Fla., Ellen Brown of Decatur, Ga. and Annie W. Richardson of Atlanta, Ga. She is also survived by one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Will Cater Sr.; and brother, Will Cater Jr. She was a homemaker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. --------------------------------- Friday -- August 04, 2000 Alice Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Alice Marie Thibodeaux Boudreaux, 77, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died August 3, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 until 10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at the KC Hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Joseph Emile Boudreaux Sr.; mother of Joseph Jr. and Nathan Boudreaux, Mary B. Belanger, Emilie B. Blanchard, Josephine B. Lirette and Natalie B. Robichaux; and sister of Pearl Bergeron, Mable Martin and Lois Farkas. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Sr. and Josephine Pellegrin Thibodeaux; brother, Andrew Thibodeaux Sr.; and sisters, Viley Lapeyrouse, Eula Brunet and Emily Picou. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. She was a member of the V.F.W. Post 9608 Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion Post #380 Ladies Auxiliary, St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society, W.O.W. Lodge #870 and the Catholic Daughters of the American Court Pere Denece #1891. She was the W.O.W. #870 Woman of Woodcraft 1988 and the W.O.W. Appreciation Award 1986 and 1987. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. D avid Chouest A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off for David Chouest, 33, a native of Port Arthur, Texas and resident of Larose, who died at 12:01 a.m. Aug. 3, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Bridgette Orgeron Chouest; mother of Tycy Orgeron; brother of Michael and Steven Daniels, Florence Boudreaux and Deborah Randall; and half-brother of Linda Doucet. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Verison "Bee" and Ellen Sauls Chouest; and brother, Donald Daniels. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Brenda Hogan A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Brenda Martin Hogan, 41, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:12 a.m. Aug. 1, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Ron Hogan Sr. of Thibodaux; step mother of Ron Hogan Jr. and Lazondra Mitchell; sister of Larry Martin Sr. of Torrence, Calif., Earl Martin Sr., Lloyd Martin, Mary Martin Johnson, Thelma Martin, Barbera Martin Lewis and Beverly Mart in Vallain of Thibodaux and Maguerite Martin Riley of Atlanta, Ga. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucien Sr. and Rose Bolt Martin; and brothers, Terry Anthony Martin and Lucien Martin Jr. She was Baptist and served on the Deaconess Board at Moses Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. --------------------------------- Monday -- August 07, 2000 Tory Chiasson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Tory Chiasson, 24, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died at 5 p.m. Aug. 5, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Mark and Geralyn Bernard Chiasson; and brother of Jacob Chiasson. He was a painter. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Liza Danos A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Liza "Katan" Guidry Danos, 80, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Lockport, who died at 12:05 a.m. Aug. 5,2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Raleigh Terrebonne and Charlene Vedros; and stepmother of Maxime Danos, Octavia Bre aux and Thelma Blanchard; She is also survived by her nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 18 step-grandhcildren, 36 step great-grandchildren and seven step great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lorris Terrebonne; second husband, Gustave Adam Danos; son, Nolan Terrebonne; daughters, Georgette Baudoin; stepdaughter, Velma McCarta; brothers, Nocess, Joe, Alphonse, Maxmillian, Felix, Lionel, Rosemond and Louis Guidry; and sisters, Norcelia Griffin and Alphonsine Callais. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Lan Shin Hsia A graveside service will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Cemetery in St. Charles for Lan Shin Hsia, 93, a native of China and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11 a.m. Aug. 6, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Charles Cemetery. She was the mother of two sons and four daughters. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ze Fan Hsia. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Menton Jambon A Mass of Christian burial was cel ebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Menton Antoine "Maroon" Jambon, 82, a native of Westwego and resident Golden Meadow, who died at 6:55 p.m. Aug. 8, 2000. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Julia Cheramie Jambon; father of Jack and Nick Jambon and Norma Jambon Cheramie; and half-brother of Mirabel Terrebonne. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ferdinand and Nezia Doucet Jambon; and brother, Michel Jambon. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He was a former member of the Masons. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. Herman Landry A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever for Herman B. "Bob" Landry, 75, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Schriever, who died at 7:05 p.m. Aug. 4, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the father of James and Jeffery Landry; and brother of Harry, Lorraine and Irene Landry. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Blanchard Landry; parents, Prudent and Emily Andras Landry; son, Michael Landry; brothers, Jules, Wilson "Tony," P rudent "Paul," Gilbert and Wilfred "Fritz" Landry; and sister, Lovenia Landry Berthelot. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Leonard Landry A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Raceland for Leonard Louis Landry, 70, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Luling, who died at 4:30 a.m. Aug. 6, 2000. Burial will be at St. Charles Mausoleum in Luling. He was the husband of Roberta Savoie Landry; father of Darrel J., Don J., Dirk J., Doyle J. and Laurel A. Landry and Lydia L. Dempster; and brother of Lawrence J. Landry, Vivian L. Lirette and Mrs. Merlin Baudoin. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmond and Jeanne Aucoin Landry; and brother Clifton P. Landry. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Daisy Orgeron Daisy Guedry Orgeron, 72, a native of Gonzales and resident of Houma, died at 7:40 p.m. Aug. 3, 2000. Her body was donated for science. She was the mother of Patricia Orgeron Yates, Bonnie Orgeron Lecompte and Susan Boudreaux; and sister of Elaine Boudreaux of Gonzales. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her companion, Allen Lirette of Thibodaux; parents, Paul and Louise Guedry; brothers Hermas, Simonand George Guedry; half-brothers, Melvin and Murray Diez of Gonzales; and sister, Harriet Petterson of Gonzales. Bille Windham A religious service will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport for Billie Andrew Windham, 75, a native of Center, Texas and resident of Lockport, who died at 1 p.m. Aug. 6, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Raceland Presbyterian Cemetery. He was the father of Brenda Windham Arcement; and brother of Dayton Windham. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Buford and Ava Windham; daughters, Barbara Windham Cheramie and Kathy Marie Windham; brother, Bobby Windham; and sister, Hazel Windham. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of the arrangements. --------------------------------- Tuesday -- August 08, 2000 Tory Chiasson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Tory Chiasson, 24, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died at 5 p.m. Aug. 5, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the chur ch. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Mark and Geralyn Bernard Chiasson; grandson of Betty Chiasson; and brother of Jacob Chiasson. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Oliver Chiasson and Yvette LaGrange. He was a painter. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Dennis Terrebonne A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated today at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Dennis J. Terrebonne, 56, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 5 p.m. Aug. 6, 2000. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Sarah Cheramie Terrebonne; son of Elma Gaspard Terrebonne; father of Donovan Terrebonne; and brother of Penny Terrebonne. He was preceded in death by his father, Alcess "Yute" Terrebonne. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He was veteran of the US Army in the Vietnam War. He was a member of American Legion Post #315. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. --------------------------------- Wednesday -- August 09, 2000 Charles Bruce A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Charles "Chuckie " Bruce, 32, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 2:15 a.m. Aug. 8, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 until 10 p.m. today and 8 until 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the son of Freddie Jr. and Linda Gisclair Bruce; grandson of Freddie Bruce Sr.; and brother of Michael, Eric, Jessie and Karen Bruce. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eva Rousee Bruce and Clifford and Leoncia Duet Gisclair. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Cedonia Dupre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe Aux Chene for Cedonia Dupre, 81, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, who died at 10:24 p.m. Aug. 8, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 until 10 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Point Aux Chenes Fire Station. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Lenias Dupre; mother of Richard A. and Martha Raye Dupre; and sister of Eura Dupre, Mrs. Gillis (Lucille) D. Thibodaux, Cecile D. Ledet, Mrs. Elias (Shirley) D. Levron, Eunice Dupre, Mrs. George (Rose Mae) Dupre Bourg and Mrs. Louby (Joyce) Dupre Ledet. She is also s urvived by five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Filmore and Alcidie Levron Dupre; brothers, Wilsey, Ives and Druis Sr. Dupre; and sisters, Mrs. Evest (Verna) Naquin and Mrs. Roy (Anna Mae) Thibodeaux. She was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Elton LeCompte A Mass of Christ ian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Elton Joseph LeCompte, 82, a native of Raceland and resident of New Orleans, who died at 1:18 p.m. Aug. 8, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Ida LeCompte Otillio of San Diego, Calif., and Noelie LeCompte Zeringue of Raceland. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Annel Martin LeCompte; and brothers, Wilmer, Amton and Norris "Pappy" LeCompte. He was an U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of AMVETS. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. --------------------------------- Thursday -- August 10, 2000 Phillip Naquin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Phillip J. Naquin, 85, a native of Point-Aux-Chenes and resident of Chauvin, who died at 2 a.m. Aug. 9, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 until 10 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the K.C. Hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Helen Authement Naquin of Chauvin; father of Russell J. and Pierette Thibodaux Naquin of Chauvin, Richard J. and Rose Marie Distefano Naquin of Hampton, Ga., Mrs. Clay (Raily) Carlton of Larose, Mrs. Vorries (Nell) Lafont of Chauvin and Mrs. Bud (Helen) Zeringue of Theriot; brother of Alvin Naquin of Des Allemands, Victor "Gus" Naquin of Montegut, Willard Naquin of Grand Caillou, Murphy Dupre of Chauvin, Allen Dupre of Amelia, Marquis Dupre of Theriot, Victoria Savoie of Des Allemands, Julia "T-Lou" Adams of Chauvin, Doralee Authement of Houma and Olivia Hunt of Des Allemands. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Pauline Ledet Naquin; step-mother, Felicia Dupre Naquin; brothers, Lionel and T.J. Naquin; and sisters, Cecile, Lucille, Helen and Hazel Naquin and Aline Matherne. He was a retired Texaco employee of 32 years. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. ----- ---------------------------- Friday -- August 11, 2000 Victoria Walker Religious services were held at 8 p.m. Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland for Victoria Hadley Walker, 90, a native and resident of Raceland, who died Aug. 4, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Audrey Doplemore of Raceland; and sister of Lavinia Hadley Broom and Irma Hadley Bartley both of New Orleans. She was preceded in death by three husbands, Solomon Walker, Isiah Banks and Daniel Dickerson; parents, Ed and Lucinda Shields Hadley; brothers, Daniel, Oscar, Andrew, Eddie, Caleb, Ephrim, Herbert, Jonas, Irvin and Samuel Hadley; and sisters, Alma H. Augustine, Luccreda H. Washington and Fannie H. Smith. She was Baptist and a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. She was also a retired school who taught in the Raceland public school system for 34 years. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Ezekiel Wallace Jr. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church in Houma for Ezekiel M. Wallace Jr., 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died Aug. 4, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 until 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Betty L. Nelson Wallace of Houma; father of Bruce Wallace of Altadena, Calif., Ezekiel Wallace III of Baton Rouge and Candice Diggs of Atlanta, Ga.; and brother of James Wallace Sr. of Tacoma, Wash., Peter Wallace of Houma, Josephine O. Wallis, Beatrice Jenkins and Geraldine Turner, all of Houma, and Joana Baker of Chicago, Ill. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ezekiel and Ophelia Watson Wallace; brothers, Joseph and Hersha Wallace; and sister, Elizabeth Winslow Traylor. He was Baptist and a member of New Rising Sun Baptist Church. He was an usher at New Rising Sun Baptist Church; Mason of Blaine C. Clay Lodge #14 AF and AM (PHA); member of John Parson Consistory #170 in Morgan City; 33rd Degree Mason of United Supreme Council of the Southern Jurisdiction; member of Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World Inc., R.B. Chapman Lodge #1108, Rho Phi chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, NAACP, Board of Directors of Bayouland Y.M.C.A., Dillard University Alumni Association and American Legion. He was an educator, bookkeeper and accountant. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. --------------------------------- Monday -- August 14, 2000 Mamie Blanchard A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a. m. today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Mamie C. Blanchard, 53, a native of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 12 a.m. Aug. 12, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of James Blanchard Sr.; mother of James Jr., Shane and Shawn Blanchard, Dawn B. Naquin and Monica B. Clement; and sister of Melanie Martin. She is also survived by her two grandchildren, Blaine and Kelsey Naquin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nolan J. and Hildren Himel Cooper. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Rose Hebert A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Rose Mae Faucheaux Hebert, 71, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 12, 2000. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of James and Gary Hebert, Celeste Hidalgo, Mona Berger and Gayle Mossey; and sister of Prudent Jr., Norman, Wilson and Nelson Faucheaux, Juliette Perkins and Suzie Toups. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin J. "Dean" Hebert; parents, Prudent Sr. and Inez Melancon Faucheaux; and brothers, Herman and C.J. Faucheaux. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux i s in charge of the arrangements. --------------------------------- Tuesday -- August 15, 2000 Rev. Thomas Dowling Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Henry Catholic Church in New Orleans for Rev. Msgr. Thomas C. Dowling Jr., 70, who died at 4:55 a.m. Aug. 12, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans. He was the brother of Hyacinth Dowling Pecot of Mandeville and Dolores Dowling Leach of Slidell. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas C. and Gertrude Crochet Dowling. Donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred. He was the founding pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish and the Newman Center at the University of New Orleans in 1974. He was a veteran of campus ministry. He served as parochial vicar at St. Francis de Sales in Thibodaux, St. Joseph in Thibodaux and St. Genevieve in Thibodaux. He served as a chaplain at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux from 1962 until 1967. Earl Gaudet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church in Houma for Earl Joseph Gaudet, 67, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Houma, who died Aug. 14, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 until 10 p. m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Audrey Poincon Gaudet of Houma; father of Mark and Philip Gaudet and Audrey Crochet of Houma; and brother of Joseph, Johnny, Richard, Nolan, Benton, Norman, Ray and Arthur Gaudet, Florence Bonnette, Pearl Treg and Ruth Washam. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Daisy Guidry Gaudet; adopted parents, Rene and Blanche Gaudet; and sister, Theresa Ga udet. He was a retired painter for Delta Iron. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Post 7355. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Dora Griffin A memorial mass will be celebrated at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Dora B. Griffin, 75, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3, 2000 at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. She was the mother of Kenneth and David Griffin and Sandra Taylor; sister of Roland and Clarence Boudreaux, Mary Jane Cook and Annie Rose Pennisin. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Angela, Lori, Lacey, April, Mikie, Robert and Jessica; and great-grandchildren, Brandt, Mark and Rana. She was preceded in death by her husba nd, Norman P. Griffin; parents, Blaise Boudreaux and Alice LeBlanc; brothers, Jimmy Orville and Johnny Boudreaux; and great-grandchild, Megan Fields. She was a homemaker. Sister Mary Naquin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Carmel Motherhouse Chapel in New Orleans for Sister Mary Lucy Naquin, the former Winnifrede Naquin, O.Carm, 78, who died at 4:15 p.m. Aug. 14, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at the chapel. Burial will be at St. Louis #3 Cemetery in New Orleans. She was the sister of Francis and Gibbons Naquin and Elaine Naquin Vicknair of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Pauline Legendre Naquin of Thibodaux; and seven brothers and sisters. She was in the 57th year of her religious profession, having entered the Congregation of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on Sept. 3, 1940, made first profession on Aug. 3, 1943 and on Aug. 2, 1946 pronounced perpetual vows. A graduate of Mount Carmel Normal and Loyola University in New Orleans, she devoted almost 42 years to education. She taught at Mount Carmel Schools in Abbeville, New Iberia, Paincourtville and at St. Dominic and St. James Manor in New Orleans and also at Rayne Catholic Elementary and St. Joseph in Rayne. At the time of her death, Siste r Lucy worked in the Congregation's Altar Bread Department. Donations to the Mount Carmel retirement fund, development fund or memorial fund, P.O. Box 1160, Lacombe, LA, 70445, are preferred. Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home of New Orleans is in charge of the arrangements. --------------------------------- Wednesday -- August 16, 2000 Earl Hebert Earl P. Hebert, 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:30 a.m. Aug. 11, 2000. His body will be donated to science. He was the husband of Dot Gautreaux Hebert; father of Catherine A. Hebert and Turner Webber; stepfather of Linda Clause, Shelia Scioneaux and Melissa Dwoskin; and brother of Euclid "Poochie," Preston "Boonie," Wilson "Baye," and Milton "Neg" Hebert and Maggie Aupied. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Tisha M. Turner Bergeron, Nathan Paul and Joshua Lane Turner; great-grandchildren, Blaike, Blair, Brooke and Blaine Bergeron and Jayce Champagne; and step-grandchildren, Tammy Bergeron, Cammy Danos, Troy, Missy and Jacobb Clause, Andrea and Abby Scioneaux, Dessie Zeringue and Wayne Webber; and step-great-great-grandchildren, Travis and Brandt Bergeron and Kayla Danos. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Jeane Estavan Hebert; former wife, Edna M. Washam Hebert; sister, Beulah "Nanni" Clement; and brothers, Wi lton, Harry, Dewey, Roland and Eddie Hebert. The family would like to thank his friends, Larry Bourgeois, Rodney Ponvelle, Wilson Vicknair and nephew, Bruce Hebert, for everything they did to make him happy in his last days. --------------------------------- Thursday -- August 17, 2000 Maud Bolt A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Maud C. Bolt, 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Thibodaux, who died Aug. 14, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 until 7:45 p.m. Friday at the church. Dismissal services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Allen Chapel Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Christopher Bolt Jr. of Thibodaux; mother of Laura Ingram, Linda B. Dorsey, Cora Lee Johnson, Christine B. White, Irma B. Griffin and Marguerite B. Chatman; and sister of Henry Williams Sr. of Deridder and Rosezetta Williams Turner of Thibodaux. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Terrance and Emma Rollins Williams; daughter, Emily B. Kennedy; brothers, Isiah Williams Sr.; and sisters, Hazel W. Ellis and Lillie Williams. She was Baptist and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She was a retired manager (cook) at South Thibodaux Elementary School. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Anne Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis for Anne Dufrene Hebert, 41, a native and resident of Paradis, who died at 2:20 p.m. Aug. 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 7 until 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands. She was the wife of Audrey Hebert; daughter of Myrtle Dufrene Naquin; mother of Christopher and Rechelle Hebert; and sister of Ricky and David Lewis and Elaine Duckworth. She is also survived by one grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Earl Hebert Earl P. Hebert, 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:30 a.m. Aug. 11, 2000. He died of cancer. His body was donated to science. He was the husband of Dot Gautreaux Hebert; father of Catherine A. Hebert Turner Webber; stepfather of Linda Clause, Shelia Scioneaux and Melissa Dwoskin; and brother of Euclid "Poochie," Preston "Boonie," Wilson "Baye" and Milton "Neg" Hebert and Maggie Aupied. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Tisha M. Turner Bergeron, Nathan Paul and Joshua Lane Turner; great-grandchildren, Blaike, Blair, B rooke and Blaine Bergeron and Jayce Champagne; step-grandchildren, Tammy Bergeron, Cammy Danos, Troy, Missy and Jacob Clause, Andrea and Abby Scioneaux, Denise Zeringue and Wayne Webber; and step-great-grandchildren, Travis and Brandt Bergeron and Kayla Danos. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Jeane Estavan Hebert; former wife, Edna M. Washam Hebert; sister, Beulah "Nanny" Clement; and brothers, Wilton, Harry, Dewey, Roland and Eddie Hebert. He was a WWII Navy veteran and also a retired employee from Univeral Iron. The family would like to thank his friends, Larry Bourgeois, Rodney Ponvelle, Wilson Vicknair, Terry Labat and nephew, Bruce Hebert, for everything they did to make him happy in his last days. Teala Guidry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Teala Ann Guidry, 41, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, who died at 6:23 a.m. Aug. 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 7:30 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She was the daughter of Wade J. Guidry and Nazie Martin Guidry of Raceland; granddaughter of Judith Guidry of Raceland; and sister of Lonnie P. Guidry of Lockport, Landa G. Domangue of Laronger and Annell G. Foret of Thibodau x. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Norman Guidry, Odelia Foret Martin and Maurice Martin. She was a parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland. Manuel Martin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Manuel "Manu" A. Martin, 85, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 9:55 p.m. Aug. 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until midnight today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of John L. "Roy" and Leola Gisclair Martin, James Joseph Sr. and Liz Fertitta Martin and Marry Ann and Larry St. Germain; and brother of Leona M. Guidry, Nancy M. Callais and Anna Mae M. Doucet. He is also survived by six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Hodge Martin; parents, Joseph C. Martin and Julie Collins Martin; brother Luke Martin; sisters, Eva M. Terrebonne and Evella M. Guidry; and one grandson. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He was a retired employee of Ebdon Callais Boat Company. He enjoyed attending prayer meetings. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano in charge of the arrangemen ts. Anne Simoneaux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Assumption Catholic Church for Anne Hebert Simoneaux, 87, a native of Little Grand Bayou and resident of Plattenville, who died at 3:05 a.m. Aug. 16, 2000. Burial was at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville. She was the mother of Thomas Simoneaux Jr. and Jane Simoneaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Simoneaux Sr.; parents, Cyrian and Clara Frioux; daughter, Nancy Simoneaux; brothers, Frank, Edward and Olivier Hebert; and sisters, Stella Daigle, Enola Hebert, Inez H. Blanchard, Odette H. Hebert and Anna H. Blanchard. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. --------------------------------- Friday -- August 18, 2000 Carol Gibson A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville for Carol A. Giboson, 58, a native and resident of Klotzville, who died Aug. 14, 2000. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Kenneth Gibson of Baton Rouge and Felton Gibson of Donaldsonville, Albertha Butler of Klotzville, Janice, Annette and Olivia Gibson and Lois Ann Sullivan all of Donaldsonville and Lynette Gibson of Dallas, Texas; sister of Dann y, Michael, Janice, Charlene, Lois and Cheryl Pilot all of New Orleans; and devoted companion of Morrell Myles of Klotzville. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Margie Pilot Himes; sons, Michael, Tyrone and Jimmy Gibson; sister, Gail Pilot; and brother, Bobby Earl Pilot. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. Ellis Falgoust A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer for Ellis C. Falgoust, 63, a native of Vacherie and resident of Kraemer, who died at 5:40 a.m. Aug. 17, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Almarine C. Falgoust; father of Darren and Aaron Falgoust, Rosetta Dempster and Vanessa Loupe; and brother of Daurel Falgoust, Lois Reulet, Virgie Cortez, Lydia Granier and Vivian Thibodaux. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garfield and Genevieve Falgoust; and brother, Antoine "T-Ben" Falgoust. Dora Griffin A memorial mass will be celebrated at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Dora B. Griffin, 75, a native of Cut Off and resident of Lockport, who died at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3, 2000 at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. She was the mother of Kenneth and David Griffin and Sandra Taylor; sister of Roland and Clarence Boudreaux, Mary Jane Cook and Annie Rose Pennison. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Angela, Lori, Lacey, April, Mike, Robert and Jessica; and great-grandchildren, Brandt, Mark and Raya. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman P. Griffin; parents, Blaise Boudreaux and Alice LeBlanc; brothers, Jimmy Orville and Johnny Boudreaux; and great-grandchild, Megan Fields. She was a homemaker. Anne Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis for Anne Dufrene Hebert, 41, a native and resident of Paradis, who died at 2:20 p.m. Aug. 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 7 until 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands. She was the wife of Audrey Hebert; daughter of Myrtle Dufrene Naquin; mother of Christopher and Rechelle Hebert; and sister of Ricky and David Lewis and Elaine Duckworth. She is also survived by one grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Clyde Johnson Sr. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. today at First Corinthian Baptist Church in Houma for Clyde Johnson Sr., 45, a native of Houma and resident of Patterson, who died at 5:05 a.m. Aug. 12, 2000. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Houma. He was the devoted companion of Augustine Harding of Patterson; father of Clyde Johnson Jr. of Houma and Tremeka Woods of Baton Rouge; step-father of Reginald Owens and Joshua Owens of Patterson; brother of Darrell Johnson of Shreveport, Gerald Jeff of Woodbury, New Jersey, Shelia Johnson of Gray, Linda Shelvin, Earle L. Johnson, Alton Johnson Sr., Kenneth Johnson Sr. and Cleveland Johnson Sr. all of Houma. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Keimayah Woods of Baton Rouge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henderson Jr. and Ester Johnson; and brother Wilfred Clark. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Odeal Johnson A Religious Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at New St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews for Odeal C. Johnson, 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Aug. 13, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Friday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at t he church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Willie Johnson Jr. and Elander Hyde Parker of Thibodaux, Cleonia Hugher of New York City, N.Y., and Shirley House of Los Angeles, Calif.; and sister of Rebecca Bias of New Orleans. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren and 21 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Johnson Sr.; parents, Bartley and Ocielia Colbert Shields; son, Theophilus Kelson; daughters, Ida Mae Spellman and Carolyn Verret; brothers, Adam and Oliver Colbert; and sisters, Mary and Ida Colbert and Corrine Pitkines. She was Baptist and was the mother of the church at St. Mathews Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Gloria Thibodeaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Gloria Ann Thibodeaux, 52, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:45 p.m. Aug. 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the sister of Joseph A. Jr. and Norman Thibodeaux, Betty Lou Andras, Brenda Oncale, Marie Savoie and Tammy Adams. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph A. Sr. and Thel ma Degruise Thibodeaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. RaShad Williams A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in South Vacherie for RaShad Kimal "Big Rue" Williams, 17, a native of Vacherie and resident of Laplace, who died at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Michael Williams of Edgard and Hazel Scott of Laplace; and brother of Derick, Jamar, Jairius, Adonis, Nickalaus, Darcel and D'Andriane. He is also survived by two stepbrothers. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Blanche Zeringue A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles Community for Blanche Eve Zeringu e, 101, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 17, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. She will be cremated. She was the aunt of Toudell Bourgeois; and great-neice of Mary Beth Bourgeois and numerous neices and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Desiree and Hemine Diaz Zeringue; brothers, Octave and Alcee Zeringu e; and sisters, Josephine Autin, Odelie Legendre, Carmelite Babin, Albertine Toups, Emilie Guidry, Edna Egle and Octavio Molaison. She was a parishioner of St. Charles of Borromeo Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. --------------------------------- Monday -- August 21, 2000 Tilden Babin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Tilden Joseph Babin, 79, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 3:20 a.m. Aug. 17, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Lula Fourneir Babin; father of Richard Babin and Judy B. Kraemer; stepfather of two stepsons and four stepdaughters; and brother of Alcide Babin Jr., Marie Robichaux and Aline Guidry. He is also survived by six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his second wife, Olga Cantrelle Babin; first wife, Ruth A. Babin; parents, Alcide and Alcida Baudoin Babin; son, Danny Babin; and sister, Irene Larousse. He was a parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Nello Box A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church in L uling for Nello "Bob" Box, 80, a native of Natchitoches Parish and resident of Carriere, Miss., who died at 3:15 a.m. Aug. 18, 2000. Burial was at St. Charles Mausoleum in Luling. He was the husband of Donna Wade Box; father of Pamela Holliman; step-father of Leroy Michael and Donna Gros, Belinda Scroggins, Tammy Verdin and Ramona Hogan; and brother of Christille Roberts and Lita Mae Waters. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 12 step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie Dufrene Box; parents, George Cleveland and Olia Duke Box; son, Nuel Wayne Box; brothers, Joel and Grover Box; and sisters, Iola Thibodaux and Willa D. Johnain. He was a World War II veteran and a member of the Square and Compass Lodge 417 F and AM in Kenner. He was a retired sheriff deputy with St. Charles Parish Sheriff office in 1985 after 24 years of service. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Sidney Callais A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Sidney A. Callais, 87, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 3:45 p.m. Aug. 18, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church mausol eum. He was the husband of Virgie Sandras Callais of Cut Off; father of Gerald Callais, Lois C. Pitre, Carolyn C. Chouest and Janell C. Greene of Cut Off; and brother of Vivian Richardson of Gretna. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Louisa Terrebonne Callais; brothers, Alcide, Hubert, Eves, Joe, Edward and Forest Callais; sisters, Alcida Bruce, Leoncia Dungen, Louella Rodrigue and Josephine Barrios; and a grandson and great-grandson. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was the retired owner of Callais Lumber Company. He loved tending cattle and gardening. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. Alfred Fields A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Alfred "Smokey" Joseph Fields, 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:40 p.m. Aug. 20, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 until 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. He was the husband of Theresa Fobes Fields; father of Michael L., Elliott, Nelson "Shawn" and Shane Fields, Aleta Ruggiero, Rhonda Fields and Flavia St. Germaine and Roberta Corte z; and brother of Sidney Fields, Nola "Sal" Celeste-Traigle and Dottie Moses. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorville and Flavia Pontiff Fields; granddaughters, Cathy and Megan Fields; brothers, Albert, Johnny and Hage Fields; and sisters, Verna Williams and Erna Deroche. He was a member of Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of VFW Post 5097. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Lawrence Guidroz Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Lawrence A. Guidroz Jr., 53, a native of Lockport and resident of Roseland, who died at 8:40 p.m. Aug. 19, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Annie Mae Easley Guidroz; father of Elizabeth and Michelle Guidroz; stepfather of Robert A. Guidroz and Mary H. Hartman; and brother of Larry A. Guidroz. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence A. and Josephine F. Guidroz. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Warren Marts A religious service was held at 8 p.m. Sunday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Larose for Warren Joseph Marts, 80, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 11:08 a.m. Aug. 18, 2000. Dismissal was held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the father of the Rev. Melvin J. Marts of Larose and Morris J. Marts of Thibodaux; companion of Eva L. Berryhill of New Orleans; and brother of Vergie M. Morris of New Orleans. He is also survived by three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Mack Marts; parents, Nathaniel and Octavia Peterson Marts; brothers, Clarence "Tete" Marts Sr., Lawrence Marts Sr. and Nathaniel Marts Jr.; and sisters, Velma M. Allen and Gladys M. Lewis. He was Baptist and served on the Deacon Board at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Eunice Thibodeaux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma for Eunice T. Thibodeaux, 82, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, who died at 8:45 p.m. Aug. 17, 2000. Burial was at St. Francis #2 Cemetery in Houma. She was the mother of Charles J. Thibodeaux of Thib odaux, Elaine Hansen and Linda Carrere of Houma. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. Thibodeaux Sr.; parents, William and Clara Trosclair Thibodeaux; and brothers, William "Willie", Maurice and Wilson Thibodeaux. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. She was a floral designer at Wurzlow's Florist. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. ----------------------------- Tuesday --- August 22, 2000 Ann Broussard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Ann Beverly Broussard, 63, a native of Houma and resident of Picayune, Miss., who died at 12:35 p.m. Aug. 18, 2000. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Wayne F. Broussard of Picayune, Miss.; and mother of Wayne F. Broussard II of Houma, Henry Broussard of Picayune, Miss., Peggy Dominique of Gheens and Jody Broussard-Pertuit of Ho uma. She is also survived by nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Vivian Theriot Bergeron; grandson, Joshua Bourg; and brothers Alvin Jr. and Daniel Bergeron. She was a pub lished poet and writer. She was actively involved with Cursillo Movement of Southern Miss for the past 10 years; past president of the parish council of the Catholics Mississippi's Mission in Saltillo, Mexico; United Way; the Cancer Survival Group; and a stand-in judge for several years with the Miss Teen USA Pageant. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Sister Aloysia Duhon A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Chapel of Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home in New Orleans for Sister Aloysia Duhon, O.Carm, 66, who died Aug. 19, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Louis #3 Cemetery in New Orleans. She was the daughter of Meus John "Ben" Duhon of Lafayette; sister of Lorraine Hearn of Kenner, Ruth Williams of Richmond, Va., Jerome Meus "Jay" Duhon of Lafayette and Francis N. Duhon of Gonzales. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mae Broussard Duhon; and sister, Melba Duhon. She was in the 50th year of her religious profession. She entered the Congregation of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Aug. 5, 1948, made first profession of vows Aug. 2, 1951 and pronounced perpetual vows Aug. 3, 1955 at the Motherhouse in New Orleans. A graduate of Our Lady of the Lake School of Nursing in Baton Rouge, Sister devoted almost 30 years of service to the nursing profession. She served as surgery supervisor at Dauterive Hospital in New Iberia, nursing service director and surgical and emergeny room supervisor at St. Joseph Hospital and at Thibodaux General Hospital in Thibodaux, where she is remembered for her untiring efforts at improving patient care. Following her retirement from nursing, Sister served as Congregation development director and vocation director and at the time of her death was property administrator and assistant to the treasurer at the Generalate Office in Lacombe. Donations to the Mount Carmel Retirement Fund, Development Fund or Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 1160, Lacombe, LA, 70445, are preferred. Odette Porche A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bayou Blue United Methodist Church in Bayou Blue for Odette Marie Martin Porche, 93, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Bourg, who died at 3:10 p.m. Aug. 21, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 until 9 p.m. today and 8 until 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue. She was the mother of Arnold, Ray, Abbie Jr., Cline and Larry Porche, Martharine Hunter, Joyce Pigett, Belle Ledet, Daisy Scott, Fannie Brazzeal, Judy Robichaux and Cheryl Harrell; and sister of Nolia Porche. She is also survived by 40 grandchildren, 64 great-granchildren and nine great-great-granchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abbie J. Porche Sr.; parents, Robert and Octavie Matherne Martin; grandsons, Mark and Jong Porche; brothers, Alcee, Alabon, Howard, Menville and Pierre Martin; and sisters, Lorina Martin, Celina Deroche and Adele Arceneaux. She was Methodist. She was honored as "Woman of the Year" for her devoted work with the United Methodist Women. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Rita Verdin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-Aux-Chenes for Rita Verdin, 61, a native and resident of Point-Aux-Chenes, who died at 11:24 p.m. Aug. 20, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 until 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 and 9:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pointe-Aux-Chenes Firestation. Burial will be at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. She was the wife of Oneil Moses Verdin; daughter of Onita Dardar; foster daughter of Elmire Verdin; mother of George, David and Neil Verdin, Georgenia Roussell, Theresa Linto, Laura Lee Belanger and Juanita Verdin; and sister of Albert Verdin, Edward Billiot and Marie Verdin. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her foster father, Francis Dardar; son, Thomas Verdin; and brother, Royal Billiot. She was Catholic. She was an avid babysitter of her grandchildren. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. --------------------------------- Thursday -- August 24, 2000 Lindberg Plaisance Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Lindberg Joseph "Nalae" Plaisance Sr., 72, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, who died at 6:45 p.m. Aug. 23, 2000. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Selma Dufrene Plaisance; and father of Jimmy, Lindberg "L.J." Jr., Allen, David and Jody Plaisance, Selma Oubre and Maria Pender. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eusebe Joseph and Azalie Matilda Chouest Plaisance; brothers, Didier Benoit Plaisance; sister, Adia Eva Plaisance Curole; and one grandson. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. He was a member of Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus Post 3054 and Ushers of Holy Savior Chur ch. He was a retired self-employed owner and truck driver. Donations to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or Diabetes Society are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of the arrangements. Tyrone Richard Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Tyrone "Mike" Richard Sr., 56, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Schriever, who died at 5:10 p.m. Aug. 22, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. today at the funeral home and 8 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the husband of Beverly Bourgeois Richard; father of Tyrone II and Koby Richard, Keith Adams, Maria Smith Morvant, Danielle Richard, Roxanne Legendre, Donna Vedros and Michele Boquet; and brother of Walter P. Richard and Veronica Landry. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter C. and Victoria Traigle Richard. He was a 3rd Degree Knight of Council 8906. He was a retired employee of McDermott. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. --------------------------- Monday -- August 28, 2000 Una Breaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tue sday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis for Una Cavalier Breaux, 83, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Paradis, who died Aug. 27, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. She was the mother of Robert Breaux, Therese Adams and Adeline Verda; and sister of Ulysse, Frank, Sterling, Albert, Alvin and Ivy Cavalier, Irene Aucoin, Isabel Lunk and Alice Garcia. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ulysse J. Breaux; parents, Frank and Euranie Rodrigue Cavalier; son, Paul J. Breaux; and brothers, Herbert and Dave Cavalier. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland in charge of the arrangements. Donald Darcey A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Gray for Donald Pierre Darcey, 81, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, who died at 5:40 a.m. Aug. 26, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 until 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Gene P. Darcey of Baton Rouge, Jill Deroche and Joan Toups of Bayou Bl ue; stepfather of Tommy Light of Houston, Texas; and brother of Colden Darcey of Bayou Blue, Almira Porche of Houma and Helen Thibodaux of Bayou Blue. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Clapp Darcey; parents, Camile and Andresse Maronge Darcey; brothers, Albon, Dewey and Harold Darcey; and sisters, Nervy Langston, Orena Darcey, Annie Fonacca and Verna Samanic. He was a retired supervisor for Texaco. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of Merrill's Marauders. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Josephine Dufrene A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Josephine B. Dufrene, 78, a native and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 8:05 a.m. Aug. 27, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. She was the husband of Whitney Dufrene; mother of Charles Cancienne, Donald Dufrene, Brenda Naquin, Jackie Prejean, Jeanette Mouney, Mary Sirgo, Loretta Matherne an d Betty Foret; and sister of Beryl Kolbe. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Willie Charles Cancienne; parents, Julius and Gertrude Champagne Boudreaux; daughter, Ronnie Ann Dufrene; and sister, Shirley Naquin. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Jeffery Guilbeau Jr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Jeffery "Jay" Guilbeau Jr., 72, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 26, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the companion of Leola Rousse; former husband of Sylvia Rhodes; father of Michelle Guilbeau; step-father of Steven Rousse, Mark Rebstock, Tammy Primeaux, Cally Rousse, Angelique William, Yvette Waguespack, Rachel Callais and Leslie Rebstock; brother of Nolan, Roy, Raleigh "Bud" and Larry Guilbeau, Yvonne Joseph and Bella Dantin; and half-brother of Jeffrey Guilbeau Jr. He is also survived by 15 step-grandchildren and one great-granchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeffery T. Sr. and Benecia Terrebonne Guilbeau. He was Catholic. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion Post #259 and th e V.F.W. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium is in charge of the arrangements. Harry Himel A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Harry Paul Himel, 92, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 1:10 p.m. Aug. 25, 2000. Burial was at St. Anne Cemetery in Napoleonville. He was the father of Effie Mae Deroche; and brother of Oscar Himel Sr., Lucille Hernandez and Viola Allen; He is also survived by his grandchildren, Glenda Sapia and her husband, George Jr., and Donald "Possum" Bourgeois and his wife, Evelyn; and great-grandchildren, Glenn and Greg Sapia, Travis and Keyla Bourgeois and Derrik Hebert. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mae Blanchard; second wife, Josephine Bailey; parents, Amadeo and Effie Crochet Himel; son, Preston William Himel; daughter, Linda Ann Himel; brothers, Henry and Everett Himel; and sister, Emily Sansoni. He was a parishioner of St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Nola Lefort A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at Holary Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Nola Arceneaux Lefort, 90, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 11:30 p.m. Aug. 25, 2000. Burial was at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. She was the mother of Willis, Edwin, Clifton and Rafton Lefort, Clotile L. Darbonne, Lillie L. Duet, Genevieve L. Adams, Elmire L. Guidroz and Virgues L. Sevin. She is also survived by 28 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Lefort; parents, Ulyesse and Emma Bouvier Arceneaux; brothers, Sylvest, Luke, Alex, Alcide, Louis, Morris and Adam Arceneaux; sisters, Marie A. Blanchard, Odette Arceneaux and Eve A. LeBoeuf; and one granchild. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. Henry Mayfield Sr. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Henry Anthony Mayfield Sr., 58, a native of Lafitte and resident of Lockport, who died at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 26, 2000. He was the wife of Ruby Estay Mayfield; father of Henry Jr., Gary, Mertel and Krystal Mayfield and Linda Mayfield Branford; and brother of Ellis, Claude Sr. and Adam Mayfield. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Sr. and Gertrude Martin Mayfield; daughter, Royal Ann Mayfield Walton; and brothers, Raymond Jr. and Roy Mayfield. Falgout Funeral Homes of Lockport is in charge of th e arrangements. Mina Murry A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Mina Zeller Murry, 84, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 25, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Louis Murry, Marion Granier and Rose Bourgeois; and sister of Stephanie Becnel. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Armant J. Murry; parents, Zachary and Felicia Dempster Zeller; daughter, Diana Granier; three brothers; and three sisters. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Breonica Scott A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Moses Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux for Breonica Scott, infant, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Aug. 23, 2000. She was the daughter of Moses Johnson and Marsha M. Scott of Thibodaux; sister of Donny and Charniece Scott, Janis Carr, Vanessa Lumar, Sarah and Mark Johsnon. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Raymond Viguerie A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg for Raymond W. Viguerie, 85, a native of Montegut and resident of Bourg, who died at 6:13 a.m . Aug. 25, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Rea G. Vigureie; and father of Raymond W. Jr., Robert Charles and Richard Viguerie, Sally V. Ledet, Evelyn V. Norman, Margaret V. Marcel, Hilda V. Cassady and Mary V. Trahan. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Elodie Chauvin Viguerie; brothers, Arthur, Russell, Frank, Andrew, Kenneth and Bruce Viguerie; and sister, Hilda M. Viguerie. He was Catholic and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. He was a member of the Lions Club and Knights of Columbus. He was a church commentator and an usher. He enjoyed boating, fishing and woodworking. He was a retired Terrebonne Parish School Board member. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Willie Webster Jr. Religious services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville for Willie Webster Jr., 93, a native and resident of Belle Rose, who died Aug. 21, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Webster; parents, Ellen Shephard and Willie Webster Sr.; and sisters, Olevia W. Turner, Odessa W. Williams and Elvira W. Batiste. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville was i n charge of the arrangements. --------------------------------- Tuesday -- August 29, 2000 Anna Authement A Mass of Christian burial will be cele brated at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Grand Caillou for Anna Mae Guidry Authement, 54, a native of Jefferson Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 10:45 p.m. Aug. 28, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Andrew Authement Sr.; mother of Andrew Authement Jr. and Janice Robichaux; and sister of Roy, Adam Sr. and Louis Jr. Guidry, Agnes Childress, Mary Ann Sevin, Eva Olivia, Janet Brockoeft, Diane Stein and Debby Guidry. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Guidry and Eva Bruce Guidry; brother, John Guidry; and sister, Augusta Guidry Creppel. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Joseph Billiot Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Joseph "Clay" Clifton Billiot, 84, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, who died at 11:35 p.m. Aug. 27, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 until 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral tim e Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Grace Memorial Gardens in Houma. He was the husband of Norine Billiot; father of Paul and Raymond Billiot, Bertha Chauvin, Anna Mae Dous, Anna Lee Jones and Linda Allgood; and stepfather of Dennis, Alvin, Lionel, Carlton, Norman, Rebecca and Josephine Creppel, Angelina Mills, Mercedes Dauzat and Eva Boudin. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, and 43 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ozia Billiot, second wife, Viola Lodrigue Billiot; parents, Alfred and Marie Billiot; daughter, Pauline Chaisson; stepsons, Glennie and Charlie Creppel; brothers, Alfred, Harris, Zelian and Elphege Billiot; sisters, Augustine Billiot, Ernestine Roussell, Rose Nacio, Alcida Dardar, Marie Billiot and Edna Matherne; two grandchildren; and 3 step-grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Homes of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Earl Clement A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Earl Paul Clement, 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:15 a.m. Aug. 28, 2000. Visitation will be from 7:30 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Therese Adams Clement; and father of Earl J. Clement. He is also survived by three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anatole and Lima Portier Clement; and brother, Lester Clement. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. John Johnson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Louisville, Colo., for John Christopher "Tripper" Johnson, 35, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Boulder, Colo., who died Aug. 27, 2000 in Glenwood Springs, Colo., due to complications suffered during an asthma attack. A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be at Louisville Cemetery in Louisville, Colo. He was the son of Paxton and Jackie Johnson of Nederland, Colo.; brother of Paxton Emile Johnson II of Nederland, Colo., Michael Gerard Johnson of Broomfield, Colo., Daniel James Johnson of Redding, Calif., Edward Pio Johnson of Lafayette, Colo., Paul Francesco Joseph Johnson of Round Rock, Texas, Mark Nicholas Velty Johnson of Louisville, Colo., U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Charles Chester Johnson of Norfolk, Va., Mary Grace Theresa Dalton of Lafayette, Colo., Virginia Maria Johnson of South Bend, Ind. and Germaine Marie Tillotson of Fort Collins, Colo; and gra ndson of Velma Begnaud of Lafayette, La. He is also survived by five nieces and nine nephews. He was a computer network administrator. He was born in Lafayette, La. He graduated from Edward Douglas White Catholic High School in 1982. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1994. Howe Mortuary of Louisville is in charge of the arrangements. Jeanne Kiffe A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Jeanne Doucet Keffe, 79, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, who died at 8:15 a.m. Aug. 28, 2000. Visitation will be from 9:15 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Westlawn Cemetery in Gretna. She was the wife of Wilcliff Kiffe; mother of Alberta Hartman of Pastine, Texas, Elrita Kiffe of Golden Meadow and Carrie Lee Greco of Belle Chase; and sister of Anthony, Jimmy and Roy Doucet. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edville and Sedonia Vegas Doucet; son, Johnny Kiffe; four infant daughters; brothers, Sweetsay, Ed, Mike and Harris Doucet and Lawrence Danos; and sisters, Loretta Danos and Beulah Kiff. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. F algout Funeral Homes of Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. Margaret Riche A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Margaret Adams Riche, 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:30 p.m. Aug. 28, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Nathan Riche; mother of Mark Riche; and sister of Rita Adams. She is also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gillis and Devestia Esteve Adams; brother, Claude Adams; and sisters, Irene Guillot, Lucy Benoit, Mildred Bourgeois and Ella Mae Romero. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. --------------------------------- Wednesday -- August 30, 2000 Laurie Johnson Memorial services will be held at 6:15 p.m. today and 6:15 p.m. Sunday in Robstown, Texas, at the residence of Laurie Denise Bullock Johnson, 49, a native of Odessa, Texas, and resident of Robstown, Texas, who died at 1 a.m. Aug. 28, 2000. She was the daughter of James W. Bullock of Lafayette; stepdaughter of Carole L. Bullock of Lafayette; mother of Zachariah Johnson of Leaven worth, Kan., Chance Johnson Byars of Corpus Christi, Texas and Atlantis Johnson of Robstown, Texas; and sister of Royce Lane Bullock of Midwest City, Okla., Carole Bullock Wilson of Dallas, Texas, and Jennifer L. Bullock of Lafayette. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Clydia Pool Bonvillain. Donations to the American Cancer Society or Christus Spohn Hospice are preferred. Robstown Memorial Funeral Home of Robstown, Texas, is in charge of the arrangements. Joseph Melancon Sr. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Charles Baptist Church in Paincourtville for Joseph "PaPa Joe" Melancon Sr., 79, a native and resident of Paincourtville, who died Aug. 28, 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 Myrtle Melancon; father of Joseph Melancon Jr. of Geismar, Sterling Melancon of Paincourtville and Tyrone Melancon of Patterson, Calif.; and brother of Isadore Melancon, Leona Holmes, Evelina Mollere and Dianne James of Paincourtville, Clenard Melancon of Napoleonville and Roland and Alfred Melancon, Joyce Ann Hargrove and Octavia Johnson of New Orleans. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elphage and Alice Melancon; sister, Marcell Williams; and brother, Norman Melancon. He was a retired employee of Savoie Industries and a carpenter. He was a deacon at St. Charles Baptist Church. He was a member of the American Legion Post #585. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. Lionel Terrebonne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Sacred heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Lionel John Terrebonne, 39, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, who died Aug. 29, 2000. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Lionel J. and Dolores Bourgeois Terrebonne; and brother of Nanette Zeringue and Toni Lincoln. He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul J. Terrebonne. He was Catholic. He was employed as a registered respiratory technician at Leonard Chabert Medical Center and Charity Hospital of New Orleans. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. --------------------------------- Thursday -- August 31, 2000 Laurie Johnson Memorial services will be held at 6:15 p.m. today and 6:15 p.m. Sunday in Robstown, Texas, at the residence of Laurie Denise Bullock Johnson, 49, a native of Odessa, Tex as, and resident of Robstown, Texas, who died at 1 a.m. Aug. 28, 2000. She was the daughter of James W. Bullock of Lafayette; stepdaughter of Carole L. Bullock of Lafayette; mother of Zachariah Johnson of Leavenworth, Kan., Chance Johnson Byars of Corpus Christi, Texas and Atlantis Johnson of Robstown, Texas; and sister of Royce Lane Bullock of Midwest City, Okla., Carole Bullock Wilson of Dallas, Texas, and Jennifer L. Bullock of Lafayette. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Clydia Pool Bonvillain. Donations to the American Cancer Society or Christus Spohn Hospice are preferred. Robstown Memorial Funeral Home of Robstown, Texas, is in charge of the arrangements. Joseph Melancon Sr. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Charles Baptist Church in Paincourtville for Joseph "PaPa Joe" Melancon Sr., 79, a native and resident of Paincourtville, who died Aug. 28, 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 Myrtle Melancon; father of Joseph Melancon Jr. of Geismar, Sterling Melancon of Paincourtville and Tyrone Melancon of Patterson, Calif.; and brother of Isadore Melancon, Leona Holmes, Evelina Mollere and Dianne James of Paincourtville, Clenard Melanco n of Napoleonville and Roland and Alfred Melancon, Joyce Ann Hargrove and Octavia Johnson of New Orleans. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elphage and Alice Melancon; sister, Marcell Williams; and brother, Norman Melancon. He was a retired employee of Savoie Industries and a carpenter. He was a deacon at St. Charles Baptist Church. He was a member of the American Legion Post #585. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. Lionel Terrebonne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Sacred heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Lionel John Terrebonne, 39, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, who died Aug. 29, 2000. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Lionel J. and Dolores Bourgeois Terrebonne; and brother of Nanette Zeringue and Toni Lincoln. He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul J. Terrebonne. He was Catholic. He was employed as a registered respiratory technician at Leonard Chabert Medical Center and Charity Hospital of New Orleans. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements.