Thibodeaux Daily Comet October 2000 Lafourche Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Don Johnson NOTE: This file contains some errors - the master file was lost before proofreading. ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. TIPS FOR SEARCHING RECORDS ON THE INTERNET Netscape & Ms Explorer users: If searching for a particular surname, locality or date while going through the records in the archives or anywhere....try these few steps: 1. Go to the top of the report you are searching. 2. Click on EDIT at the top of your screen. 3. Next click on FIND in the edit menu. 4. When the square pops up, enter what you are looking for in the FIND WHAT ___________blank. 5. Click on DIRECTION __DOWN. 6. And last click on FIND NEXT and continue to click on FIND NEXT until you reach the end of the report. This should highlight the item that you indicated in "find what" every place it appears in the report. You must continue to click on FIND NEXT till you reach the end of the report to see all of the locations of the item indicated. ---------- Monday -- October 02, 2000 Fred Adams A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Gertrude's Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Fred Anthony Adams, 51, a native of Kraemer and resident of Paradis, who died at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 1, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands. He was the husband of Susan Ann Matherne Adams of Paradis; father of Hoyt Elie, Eason Anthony and Kiel James Adams; grandfather of Tiffany, Chad and Thomas Adams; and brother of Edwin and Johnny Adams, Celina A. Cortez, Bessie H. Cortez, Margaret A. Usea, Laura A. Adams, Therise A. Hotard and Alane A. Cortez. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aldrich and Elmira Larousse Adams; brothers, Richard, William, Aldrich Jr. and Dick Adams; and sisters, Elva A. Matherne and Marie A. Granier. He was a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. He served in the U.S. Air Force at the Pentagon for four years. He coached and umpired for St. Charles recreation. He was employed by the U.S. Post Office in Harvey for 25 years. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Eileen C. Barras Eileen C. Barras, 86, a native of Chicago, Ill., and resident of Metairie, died at 6:45 a.m. Oct. 1, 2000. She w ill be cremated. She was the mother of Bob Cole of Metairie and Rozann Rothman of Indianapolis, Ind. She was preceded in death by her husband, Josef N. Barras. She was a member of Insurance Women of New Orleans. She was retired from the Insurance Department of the City of New Orleans. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Adam Benoit A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Adam Albert Benoit, 101, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2 a.m. Oct. 1, 2000. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the father of Atlon Benoit, Betty Bourgeois, Clara Dee Landry and Maureen B. Spinella. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Justillia P. Benoit; parents, Nicholas and Aurelie Gros Benoit; and 12 brothers and sisters. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. James Boatner Religious services were held at 10:30 a.m. today at First Assembly of God Church in Thibodaux for James Billy Boatner, 68, a native of Edinburg, Miss., and resident of Schriever, who died Sept. 28, 2000. Buri al was at New Hope Church Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Myrtis Louise Burnham Boatner; father of Billy Dewayne Boatner of Thibodaux, Patricia Boatner Rodrigue of Schriever and Paula Boatner Van Allen of Bay City, Texas; and brother of Betty Massey of Clarksdale, Miss. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Emmette and Nannie King Boatner; brothers, King and O.B. Boatner; and sisters, Etta Boatner Massey and Shelby Jean Carpenter. He was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Thibodaux. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was employed by McDermott. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Alan Coffman Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Alan Dale Coffman, 47, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 10:15 a.m. Sept. 29, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the husband of Sampoornam Vadivelloo Coffman of Houma; son of Pat Verret Coffman of Houma; father of Blake Paul Coffman of Thibodaux, Stephen James Coffman and Diana Suri Coffman of Houma, and Jeremy Morgan Coffman and Kimberly Brooks Coffman of Breaux Bridge; and brother of Kenneth Wayne Coffman of Houma. He is also survived by two grandchildren and one stepgrandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Coffman. He was employed by B.J. Services. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Helena Cole Religious Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland for Helena Penisson Cole, 80, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 7:20 p.m. Sept. 30, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. She was the mother of Odis Eugene Cole Jr. of Lubbock, Texas, Thomas Edward Cole of Greeley, Colo., and Russell Peter Cole Sr. of Raceland and Celia P. Faulkner of Raceland. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odis Eugene Cole Jr.; parents, Thomas C. and Annette Falgout Penisson; and sister, Alice P. Guidroz. She was Protestant. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Jeannie Gaubert A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church for Jeannie Watts Gaubert, 32, a native of Houma and re sident of St. Charles community, who died at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of James Gaubert Jr.; daughter of Hugh and Andrea Dubois Watts; mother of Jordan James and Jayme Alisse Gaubert; sister of Richard Watts; and sister-in-law of Todd Gaubert, Ryan Zeringue, Richie Daigle, Sonja Watts, Ann Gaubert, Kim Zeringue and Trish Daigle. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Gordan and Dovie Watts, Virginia Daigle and Wilbert Dubois. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Olga Grabert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Olga Marie Grabert, 96, a native of Plaquemine Parish and resident of Raceland, who died at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the aunt of Marion "Pi" Babin, Orie and Francis Grabert and numerous other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Marceline Foret Grabert; brothers, August, Manuel and Samuel Grabert; and sisters, Gertrude and Bernice Grabert. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. John Hernandez Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for John Frank Hernandez Sr., 75, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 6 p.m. Sept. 29, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Alverda St. Germain Hernandez; father of Lynn and Ronald Hernandez of Napoleonville, John Hernandez Jr. of Labadieville, Jeffrey Hernandez of Pass Christian, Miss., Dale Hernandez of Shreveport, Roger Hernandez of Thibodaux, Chief Petty Officer Brad Hernandez of Pearl River, Loretta Hernandez Landry of Labadieville, Margaurite Blanchard and Celeste Boudreaux of Napoleonville and Patricia Blanchard of Donaldsonville and Tina Davis of Columbia, Tenn.; and uncle of Guy and Mike Boudreaux and Earl Hernandez. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Edna Hernandez; son, Daniel Hernandez; brothers, Willie Jr. and Roy Hernandez; and sister, Sally Boudreaux. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Stephen Felarise Sr. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. today for Stephen "Steve" Joseph Felarise Sr., 62, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 8:45 p.m. Sept. 30, 2000. He was the husband of Grace Pitre Felarise; father of Marty Joseph and Steve Joseph Jr., Donna F. Corneille, Melanie F. Guidry and Allana F. Herrelson; and brother of Herman Sr., Roger, Roland Sr., Perry Sr. and Ezeman Jr. Felarise and Hazel F. Cheramie. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ezeman and Zelma Vegas Felarise Sr. He was a retired fisherman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. Talitha Kennedy A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Moses Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux for Talitha Monique Kennedy, infant, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Sept. 29, 2000 at Leonard Chabert Medical Center in Houma. She was the daughter of Danny A. Kennedy Jr. and Tashiba M. Johnson of Thibodaux; and granddaughter of Cynthia Johnson of Thibodaux, Junior Robinson of Raceland, Beryl A. Kennedy of Thibodaux and Danny A. Kennedy of Vacherie. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Harry Landry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Harry J. Landry, 90, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:15 p.m. Sept. 29, 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 Dorothy Usey Landry; and brother of Jean Wilbert Landry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alivain and Josephine Trosclair Landry; brothers, Walter and Avit Landry; and sisters, Orina Landry, Ella Thibodeaux and Lucille Vicknair. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He was a World War II veteran and served in Aleutians Islands. He was decorated with the American Defense and Asiaticpac Theater ribbons, W-1 Battle Star, Good Conduct Medal and one service stripe. He was retired from Caldwell Sugars in Thibodaux. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Vernice Tastet A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Vernice E. Tastet, 88, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 11:45 a.m. Sept. 29, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Enola Guilliot; She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Tastet; parents, Harry and Eveline B. Estay; brothers, Percy, Ambrose and John Estay; and sisters, Eunice E. Dufrene and Lorraine E. Melancon. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Rea Viguerie A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg for Rea G. Viguerie, 85, a native and resident of Bourg, who died at 9:50 a.m. Sept. 29, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Raymond W. Jr., Robert C. and Richard B. Viguerie, Sally V. Ledet, Evelyn V. Norman, Margaret V. Marcel, Hilda V. Cassady and Mary V. Trahan. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Movilia Aucoin Guidroz; brothers, Duffy, Howard, Sidney, Brunie, Narvin, Earl and Ray Guidroz; and sisters, Aggie Gianelloni and Gertie G. Trouard. She was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and the Lady Lioness Club. She enjoyed reading and crafts. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Tuesday -- October 03, 2000 Helena Cole Religious Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland for Helena Penisson Cole, 80, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 7:20 p.m. Sept. 30, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. tonight and 9 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at the fu neral home. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. She was the mother of Odis Eugene Cole Jr. of Lubbock, Texas, Thomas Edward Cole of Greeley, Colo., Russell Peter Cole Sr. of Raceland and Lori C. Soule of Houma; and sister of Thomas C. Jr. and Dennis Joel Penisson and Celia P. Faulkner of Raceland. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odis Eugene Cole Jr.; parents, Thomas C. and Annette Falgout Penisson; and sister, Alice P. Guidroz. She was Protestant. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Ryan Dalby A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Ryan Michael Dalby, 3 days old, a native of Houma and resident of Lockport, who died at 2:28 p.m. Sept. 30, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 until 10 p.m. tonight and 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Kaleb and Jasmine Sultan Dalby; and grandson of Onilia Dalby, Betty Sultan and Kenneth Adams. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Brian Dalby. Donations to the family are preferred. Falgout Funeral Homes of Lockport is in charge of the arrangements. Diana Esposito Diana Eg le' Wilson Esposito, 65, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Boynton Beach, Fla., died Sept. 30, 2000. She was the wife of John Esposito of Boynton Beach; and sister of Deborah Moret of Lafayette and Yvette Egle' of Folsom. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Milton and Beulah Plaisance Egle'. She was a graduate of the University of Miami where she attained her Doctorate of Education. Her career included over 37 years as a teacher and elementary school principal in Dade County and Caracas, Venezuela. Donations to Hospice by the Sea in Boca Raton are preferred. Emmett Glynn A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle for Emmett Martin Glynn, 88, a native of Arbroth and resident of Grand Isle, who died Sept. 30, 2000. Burial was at Roselawn Memorial Park in Baton Rouge. He was the husband of Natalie Jones Glynn; father of Martin A. and Christine Glynn; and sister of Catherine Busse. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Felicie Supple Glynn; brother, Richard Glynn; and sister Eloise Mullen. He was Catholic. He was a retired second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was the first president of the Bayou Board of Realtors. He was a devoted fan of Louisiana State Universit y. He was a real estate broker and developer. Donations to the L.S.U. Alumni Federation are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium was in c harge of the arrangements. Dorothy Morvant A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Dorothy Fournier Morvant, 78, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Sidney J. Morvant Jr.; mother of Sidney J. Morvant III, Lee J. Morvant and Patricia M. Austin; and sister of Audrey F. Arcement. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, John J. and Therese' Matherne Fournier; brother, Junius Fournier; and sister, Myrtle F. Giger. Donations for masses are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Max Parr A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Chapel of Mothe Funeal Home in Harvey for Max Simon Parr, 76, a native of Lockport and resident of the Westbank, who died Oct. 1, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. He was the brother-in-law of Wilfred Degruise; uncle of Jerome "Jerry" Degruise; and great-uncle of Mary Vanessa D. Walker, Douglas and David Degruise. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mathilde Punch Parr; and sister, Mary Ann P. Degruise. He was a retired custodian with Jefferson Parish School Board. Mothe Funeral Homes of Harvey is in charge of the arrangements. Quantez Riney Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville for Quantez Riney, 6, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, who died Sept. 30, 2000. Visitation will from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Tamerion Riney and Jimmy Jacobs of Donaldsonville; sister of Kyron Riney; stepsister of Kyle Dominick; granddaughter of Lois Riney of Baton Rouge, Curtis Breaux of Donaldsonville, Cordella Jacobs of Donaldsonville and Jimmy Caldwell of Baton Rouge; and stepgranddaughter of Gerald Ireland of Donaldsonville Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. Wednesday -- October 04, 2000 Steve Owens Religious Services will be held at 8 p.m. tonight at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Thibodaux for Steve Owens, 49, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Sept. 30, 2000. Visitation will be from 2 until 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 5 p.m. until funeral time tonight at the church. Dismissal will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Steven Owens of Houston, Texas, Andre', Frederick and Herschel Owens of Thibodaux and Carrie Owens of Nashville, Tenn., and brother of Lionel, Morell, Millage and Henry Owens, Catherine Gramma, Alma Douglas, Carolyn Owens and Vera Oliver, all of Thibodaux. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elvina and Henry Owens Sr.; brothers, Billy and Jimmie Owens; and sisters, Velma and Dorothy Owens. He was a former truck driver with the city of Thibodaux. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Thursday -- October 05, 2000 Irvin Adams A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Irvin "Vin" A. Adams, 73, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 8:25 a.m. Oct. 4, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the father of Thaddeus, Kevin, Kent, Keith, James and Kerry Adams and Becky A. Hebert; and brother of Ellis, Edless and Thomas "Joe" Adams, Lenore Dupre and Hazel Stoute. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorecia Callistro Adams; parents, Arthur Sr. and Jolina Duet Adams; brothers, Sidney, Arthur Jr. and Andrew Adams; and sisters, Berth and Rita Adams. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off was in charge of the arrangements. David Daigle Jr. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for David Jude Daigle Jr., 7, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, who died Oct. 2, 2000. Visitation will be from 3 until 9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. He was the son of David Daigle Sr. and Patricia Luginbill Daigle; and brother of Mary Daigle of Gibson. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Laura Mae Aucoin Daigle Hanson. He was Baptist. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Gerald P. Dufrene A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church in Mathews for Gerald P. Dufrene, 65, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Raceland, who died at 8:45 p.m. Oct. 3, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 until 9:45 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Shirley Foret Dufrene; son of Fortunate C. Champagne; father of Audie, Kyle and Harold Dufrene, Leonelle Sloan, Lana Guidroz and Billie Jo Toups; and brother of Allen and Russell Dufrene. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Charmine Dufrene. He enjoyed wood carving. He was a commercial fisherman. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Josephine Guidry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Josephine Pitre Guidry, 74, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Liberty, Miss., who died at 7:46 p.m. Oct. 3, 2000. Visitation will be from 3 until 10 p.m. today and 8 until 10:30 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the wife of Herman Guidry; mother of Delaine Jane Dardar; and sister of Dumas Jr. and Easton Pitre and Lorida Serigny. She is also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dumas Sr. and Helise Plaisance Pitre; daughter, Kathleen Margaret Guidry; brother, Edward Pitre; and sister, Lorita Falgout. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Yves Prejeant Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. today at Westwego Cemetery for Yves Paul Prejeant, 74, a native of Westwego and resident of Raceland, who died at 3:10 p.m. Sept. 29, 2000. He was the husband of Pamela Valence Prejeant; father of Randy and Matthew Prejeant; stepfather of Candace Gregory; and brother of Norman and Raymond Prejeant and Eunice Barilleaux. He is also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norbert and Cecilia Thibodeaux Prejeant; sons, Steve and Russell Prejeant; brothers, Leslie, Lawrence, Irving, Fernand, Claude and Louis Prejeant; and sister, Shirley Montagnino. He was a grinder repairman at the Avondale Wheel Shop. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Florence Theriot A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Florence DeVille Theriot, 88, a native of Ville Platte and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:50 p.m. Oct. 4, 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 Philip M. "Puggie" Theriot and Patricia T. Bourgeois; and sister of Albert DeVille and Vivian D. Ortego. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 15 great-g randchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm Theriot; parents, Alfred and Amy Vidrine DeVille; and one grandchild. Masses and prayers are preferred. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Benjamin Thompson Jr. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Benjamin "Slick" R. Thompson Jr., 69, a native of Houston, Texas, and resident of Houma, who died at 9 a.m. Oct. 4, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 until 9 p.m. tonight and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis #2 Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Mary Baile Thompson of Houma; father of Luther "Dean" Thompson Jr. of Asheville, N.C., Michael "Mike" Thompson, Richard Hulon Weaver Jr., Caroline Matherne, Jaqueline Naquin and Sabrina Diez all of Houma, Dana Braud of Thibodaux and Tammy Lynn Hallenbeck of Fuguay, N.C.; and grandfather of Sean Dean, Dustin, Channel, Benjamin III and Kimberly Thompson, Michelle Chaisson, Theresa LeBlanc, Bruce Jr. and Shantell Braud, Kristine and Melody Crawly, Amanda Hallenbeck, Chad Braud and Josh Matherne. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin R. Sr. and Birdie Brown Thompson; granddaughter, Danielle Naquin; and brother, Rothel Lee Thompson. He was Baptist. He was a World War II U.S. Airforce veteran . He was employed by NPCC for 10 years, Sante Fe International for 18 years and Tide Water Marine for nine years. Donations to the family for funeral costs are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Thursday -- October 05, 2000 Irvin Adams A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Irvin "Vin" A. Adams, 73, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 8:25 a.m. Oct. 4, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the father of Thaddeus, Kevin, Kent, Keith, James and Kerry Adams and Becky A. Hebert; and brother of Ellis, Edless and Thomas "Joe" Adams, Lenore Dupre and Hazel Stoute. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorecia Callistro Adams; parents, Arthur Sr. and Jolina Duet Adams; brothers, Sidney, Arthur Jr. and Andrew Adams; and sisters, Berth and Rita Adams. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off was in charge of the arrangements. David Daigle Jr. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for David Jude Daigle Jr., 7, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, who died Oct. 2 , 2000. Visitation will be from 3 until 9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. He was the son of David Daigle Sr. and Patricia Luginbill Daigle; and brother of Mary Daigle of Gibson. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Laura Mae Aucoin Daigle Hanson. He was Baptist. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Gerald P. Dufrene A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church in Mathews for Gerald P. Dufrene, 65, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Raceland, who died at 8:45 p.m. Oct. 3, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 until 9:45 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Shirley Foret Dufrene; son of Fortunate C. Champagne; father of Audie, Kyle and Harold Dufrene, Leonelle Sloan, Lana Guidroz and Billie Jo Toups; and brother of Allen and Russell Dufrene. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Charmine Dufrene. He enjoyed wood carving. He was a commercial fisherman. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Josephine Guidry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrat ed at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Josephine Pitre Guidry, 74, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Liberty, Miss., who died at 7:46 p.m. Oct. 3, 2000. Visitation will be from 3 until 10 p.m. today and 8 until 10:30 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the wife of Herman Guidry; mother of Delaine Jane Dardar; and sister of Dumas Jr. and Easton Pitre and Lorida Serigny. She is also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dumas Sr. and Helise Plaisance Pitre; daughter, Kathleen Margaret Guidry; brother, Edward Pitre; and sister, Lorita Falgout. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Yves Prejeant Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. today at Westwego Cemetery for Yves Paul Prejeant, 74, a native of Westwego and resident of Raceland, who died at 3:10 p.m. Sept. 29, 2000. He was the husband of Pamela Valence Prejeant; father of Randy and Matthew Prejeant; stepfather of Candace Gregory; and brother of Norman and Raymond Prejeant and Eunice Barilleaux. He is also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norbert and Cecilia Thibodeaux Prejeant; s ons, Steve and Russell Prejeant; brothers, Leslie, Lawrence, Irving, Fernand, Claude and Louis Prejeant; and sister, Shirley Montagnino. He was a grinder repairman at the Avondale Wheel Shop. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Florence Theriot A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Florence DeVille Theriot, 88, a native of Ville Platte and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:50 p.m. Oct. 4, 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 Philip M. "Puggie" Theriot and Patricia T. Bourgeois; and sister of Albert DeVille and Vivian D. Ortego. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm Theriot; parents, Alfred and Amy Vidrine DeVille; and one grandchild. Masses and prayers are preferred. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Benjamin Thompson Jr. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Benjamin "Slick" R. Thompson Jr., 69, a native of Houston, Texas, and resident of Houma, who died at 9 a.m. Oct. 4, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 until 9 p.m. tonight and 8 a.m. unti l funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis #2 Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Mary Baile Thompson of Houma; father of Luther "Dean" Thompson Jr. of Asheville, N.C., Michael "Mike" Thompson, Richard Hulon Weaver Jr., Caroline Matherne, Jaqueline Naquin and Sabrina Diez all of Houma, Dana Braud of Thibodaux and Tammy Lynn Hallenbeck of Fuguay, N.C.; and grandfather of Sean Dean, Dustin, Channel, Benjamin III and Kimberly Thompson, Michelle Chaisson, Theresa LeBlanc, Bruce Jr. and Shantell Braud, Kristine and Melody Crawly, Amanda Hallenbeck, Chad Braud and Josh Matherne. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin R. Sr. and Birdie Brown Thompson; granddaughter, Danielle Naquin; and brother, Rothel Lee Thompson. He was Baptist. He was a World War II U.S. Airforce veteran. He was employed by NPCC for 10 years, Sante Fe International for 18 years and Tide Water Marine for nine years. Donations to the family for funeral costs are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Friday -- October 06, 2000 Sarah Amos Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Sarah Shaw Amos, 62, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 11:16 a.m. September 29, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m . until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the devoted friend of Henry Watkins of Donaldsonville; mother of Mary Smith, Sarah and Jerome Amos of Napoleonville, Falena Amos of Labadieville, Angela Stephens of Shreveport and Donald Amos Jr. of San ta Clara, Calif; sister of Corastine Watson of Napoleonville, Elisker Jones, Ophelia Brenda and Willie Shaw of New Orleans and Ronald Shaw of Donaldsonville; and former wife of Donald Amos Sr. of Belle Rose. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Matthew and Eliska Williams Shaw; daughter, Lydia Amos Johnson; and sisters, Louvenia Royal and Isabella "Bell" Tircuit. She was a member of St. John Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Milton Bartholomew Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Milton "Kruschev" J. Bartholomew Sr., 57, a native of Vacherie and resident of Marrero, who died at 3:10 a.m. October 2, 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 Eloise Bartholomew of Vacherie; father of Milton Jr. and Sedrick Bartholomew of Thibodaux and Shenna Bartholomew of Gr etna; and brother of Sidney Sr., Jimmy, Alvin and George Bartholomew all of Vacherie, Herman Bartholomew of Harvey and Thomas Bartholomew Jr. of New Orleans. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Bartholomew Sr.; and sister, Mable Batiste. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Mariah Brown Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville for Mariah Williams Brown, 48, a native and resident of Paincourtville, who died Sept. 29, 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 George Brown of Convent; daughter of Lillian Cola of Napoleonville; mother of Lenroy Brown of Napoleonville; and sister of Eddie Williams Jr. of Baton Rouge, Bernard Williams of Houston, Texas, Bobby Ray and Ricky Williams of Dallas, Texas, Edward Charles Williams of Houma, Martin Williams of Convent and Michael Williams and Barbara Adams of Paincourtville. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Eddie Williams and a granddaughter. She was a store manager for the Dollar General Store for 21 years. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonvill e is in charge of the arrangements. Earline Streams Religious services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Earline Streams, 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Oct. 5, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Wilfred Streams of Marrero; and mother-in-law of Mildred and Christine Streams. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph C. Streams; parents, Joseph and Elnora Johnson; son, Joseph Streams Jr.; daughter, Betty Streams; brother, Ernest Johnson Sr.; and sister, Urcell Smith. She was a member of Moses Baptist Church Usher Board #1. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Gloria Wilson Religious Services will be held at noon Saturday at St. Mark Congregational Church in Schriever for Gloria Lee Wilson, 64, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, who died at 2:30 a.m. Sept. 29, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the Cresent Farm Cemetery in Houma. She was the Mother of Gerald Sack Wilson and Idell Wilson Winslow of Thibodaux, Alvin Alton Wilson and Jean Wilson Antoine of Gray and Jerome Bo ne Wilson of Pawtucket, R.I.; sister of Clarence Hawkins Jr. and Delories Hawkins of Pawtucket, R.I.; and stepsister of Micheal James of Gray. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and five great-grand children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Red Wilson; parents Clarence Sr. and Idell Jackson Hawkins; and sons, Harry "T-Red" and John Wilson. She was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Monday -- October 09, 2000 Herbert Buggage A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Bertrandville for Herbert Andrew Buggage, 67, a native of New Orleans and resident of Oakland, Calif., who died Oct. 3, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the father of Karen and Adriene Buggage and Sharon Buggage Bolton; and brother of James, Charles and Lawrence Buggage, Rosemary Mitchell and Bernadine Bush. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernadine James and Joseph Buggage and one brother and two sisters. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. Floyd Gendron A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Oct. 9 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville for Floyd Joseph Gendron, 73, a native and resident of Edgard, who died at 9:18 a.m. Oct. 7, 2000. Burial was at St. John The Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Edgard. He was the husband of Joyce Champagne Gendron; son of Lise Landeche Gendron; father of Keith Gendron, Cheryl Cazenave and Rhonda Breaux; and brother of Jerry and Virgil Gendron and Sylvia Boudreaux. He is also survived by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Jules Gendron; sons, Dale Anthony and Kirk James Gendron; and daughter, Cheryl Ann Gendron. He was a member of American Legion Post 131 and Woodman of the World Post 494. Donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland was in charge of the arrangements. Carol Harris A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Carol Ann Gibbens Harris, 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 6, 2000. Visitation will be from 7 until 9 p.m. tonight and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Donald Joseph Harris; daughter of Mildred Hebert Gibbens; mother of Don, Del, David and Douglas Harris, Connie Harris Bourgeois, Ann Harris, Kitty Harris Whitney and Cathy Harris Borne; and sister of Dub Gibbens Jr., Francis Gibbens Jones, Mary Catherine Gibbens and Sa ra Day Gibbens Vignes. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Dub Gibbens Sr.; and brother, Thomas Gibbens. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Rutherford Hawkins A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Rutherford M. Hawkins, 74, a native of Gilmer, Texas, and resident of Gray, who died Oct. 5, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 until 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. He was the father of Stephen Hawkins of Gray, Emma Hawkins and Moffina Pennywell of Los Angeles, Calif., and Gertrude "Ruth" Stone of Dallas, Texas. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Joseph B. Hawkins Sr. and Gertrude D. Hawkins; brothers, Edwin and Joseph Hawkins; and sisters, Geza E. Hawkins and Betty J. Dennis. He was a parishioner of St. Luke Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was employed by the Lafourche Parish School Board for 32 years as a teacher and guidance counselor. Donations to St. Luke Church or Project HOPE are preferred. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Louis Matherne Jr. Louis L. Matherne Jr., 53, a native of Westwego and resident of Chauv in, died at 12:56 p.m. Oct. 4, 2000. He was cremated. He was the husband of Earline Sevin Matherne of Chauvin; father of Deke Matherne of Chauvin; and brother of Thomas and Raymond Matherne, Virginia Adams, Pauline Sampey, Louise Dantin, Sylvia Rivers, all of Larose, Doris Najolia of New Orleans, Henrietta Griffin of Gheens and Pearl Davis of Nor th Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis L. and Manilla Cheramie Matherne Sr. He was Catholic. He was employed by Crosby Tugs for 14 years. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium is in charge of the arrangements. Lavada McConnell A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg for Lavada A. McConnell, 95, a native of Algiers and resident of Houma, who died at 10:50 p.m. Oct. 6, 2000. Burial was at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Metairie. She was the mother of Geraldine "Jerry" Bourgeois. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Thomas A. Bourgeois of Dallas, Texas, and Steven G. Bourg of Chauvin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren G. McConnell; parents, Eugene Walker and Lavonia Dorough Walker; brothers, Huey, Earl and J.G. Walker; and sisters, Jean Hill and Billie Sweeney. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Mabel Williams A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Mabel Williams, 82, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 1:45 p.m. Oct. 6, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughter-in-law and caretaker, Mary Lou Gisclair; daughter, Linda Danos; brother, Andrew Williams; and sisters, Mary Cheramie and Anna Mae Bilyeu. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Olanda Dufrene Williams; son, Johnny Gisclair; brothers, Edward, Irby, Lawrence, Harold and Woodrow Williams; and sister, Esther Terrebonne. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. She was a member of the Golden Meadow Senior Citizens. She enjoyed needlework and gardening. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Shirley Woods Religious services will be held at 11:00 Tuesday at New Mount Carmel Church in Labadieville for Shirley Woods, 63, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:15 a.m. Oct. 6, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the Allen Chapel Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Percy James and Corolis Yvette Woods and Kathy Burrell Gauche, all of Thibodaux; stepmother of Cassandra Comery of Donaldsonville, Angela Theresa Scott of Baytree, Cynthia Scott of Vacherie and Juanita Parquet of Kenner; sister of Joseph Woods Jr. of Patterson, Raymond Woods of Chackbay, Andrew Woods of Raceland, James Woods of Gray, Reynard Paul Woods Sr. and Earl Woods Sr. of Thibodaux; She is also survived by 15 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her devoted companion, Percy James Scott; parents, Rev. Joseph and Charlotte Woods; and brothers, Henry Roland and Roy Russell Woods. She was Baptist. She was a retired teacher and enjoyed fishing and spending time with her grandchildren. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Correction In Friday's issue of the Daily Comet, the photo for Sarah Shaw Amos was placed with Gloria Wilson's obituary and Wilson's photo was placed with Amos'. Tuesday -- October 10. 2000 James Guion A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for James Edgar Guion, 85, a native and resident of Woodland, Texas, and former resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:30 p.m. Oct. 8, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 until 9 p.m. tonight and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Bernice Hebert Guion; fa ther of James F., Thomas and William Guion, Peggy Elizabeth Hayes and Judith Barousse; and brother of Betty Jean Bush. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Thomas and Virginia Horner Guion. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Howard Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville for Howard J. Hebert, 73, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Napoleonville, who died Oct. 9, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. tonight and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Howard J. Jr., Steven M. and Gwendolyn Hebert and Glenn Dora Gauthreaux; and brother of Heloise H. Dufrene. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Solar Hebert; and parents, Jesse and Heloise Cire Hebert. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Edwis Loupe A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Edwis Antoine Loupe, 65, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 10:20 p.m. Oct. 8, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 until 10 p.m. tonight and 8 a .m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Betty Ann Bertrand Loupe; and brother of Aline L. Matherne, Thelma L. Eschette and Velma L. Zeringue. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lezin and Anita Chiasson Loupe; brothers, Harris "Tee," Herman "T-Man" and Maurice Loupe; and sisters, Alice L. Ledet, Ella Mae L. Zeringe and Beulah Loupe. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Lockport is in charge of the arrangements. Gary McNeal III A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Gary "Lee" McNeal III, 20, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2:47 p.m. Oct. 7, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time today at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the son of Gary Jr. and Donna Blanchard McNeal; and grandson of Eugene and Ruby Blanchard, Betty McNeal and Gary McNeal Sr. He was Catholic. He was an honors graduate of Thibodaux High School in 1998. He was employed by Reagan Equipment of Houma. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Bessie Moore A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Maria Immacolata Cathol ic Church in Houma for Bessie Zeringue Moore, 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 12:45 p.m. Oct. 8, 2000. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales #2 Cemetery in Houma. She was the mother of Raymond Moore Jr. of Houma, Meryl Stanford of Poplarville, Miss., Isabelle Stelly of Duson and Brenda Leonard of Bourg; and sister of Alphonse Jr., Raymond and Clifton Zeringue, all of Houma, Viola Bourgeois of Golden Meadow, Gloria Ayo of Houma and Bertha Olles of Livingston, Texas. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Moore Sr.; parents, Alphonse Abel Sr. and Annette Pitre Zeringue; brothers, Simon, Ernest and Norman Zeringue. She was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Correction In Monday's newspaper, the brother of Shirley Woods was incorrectly identified. Her brother's name is Percy James Burrell. Wednesday -- October 11, 2000 Gerald Ayo Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Gerald J. Ayo Sr., 62, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 2:45 p.m. Oct. 5, 2000. Visitation will be fr om 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Geraldine Callais Ayo; son of Sylvia Rogers Ayo; father of Gerald J. Jr., John, Joy and Alicia Ayo; and brother of Donald J. Ayo and Catherine Boudreaux. He was preceded in death by his father, Randolph J. Ayo; and sister, Mae Hitt. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the U .S. Marine Corps. He was a retired English teacher and retired director of Vocational Technical Schools. Donations to Holy Rosary School are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Harry Benoit A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Harry Joseph Benoit, 75, a native of Donner and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 9, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. tonight at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Rosa Mae Rozine Benoit; father of Allen, Brad, Roland and Harold Benoit and Nancy Knight; and brother of Roy Benoit, Mable Gonzales, Agnes Breaux and Pearl Adams. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was prece ded in death by his parents, Wallace P. and Anita Bourgeois Benoit; and grandson, Kevin Benoit. He was a member of the South Thibodaux Fire Company for more than 30 years. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the U.S. Navy. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Theresa Ordogne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Theresa Totina Ordogne, 94, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8 a.m. Oct. 10, 2000. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of John R. Ordoyne, Tina O. Andras and Louise O. Bernard; and sister of Anthoyny "Tony" Totina, Jennie T. Zeringue and Marie T. Hebert. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry J. Ordogne; parents, John Totina and Laruquina Colura Totina; brothers, Charlie and Joseph Totina; and sisters, Lucille T. Andras, Pauline T. Divmcelli and Lena T. Terracina. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. James Truxille A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for James Joseph Truxi lle, 89, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6 a.m. Oct. 10, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 until 10 p.m. tonight and 8 until 9:45 a.m. Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Donaldsonville at 12:30 p.m. He was the husband of Olga Delaun Kraemer Truxille; father of Grace T. Gary of Houma, Jimmy Lou T. Lamy and Maria T. Prochaska of Baton Rouge; stepfather of Herbert Jr., David and Wayne Kraemer; and brother of Joseph Manuel Truxillo. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and seven stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Grace LeBlanc Truxillo; parents, Santiago and Corrinne Arceneaux Truxillo; son, Roy Joseph Truxillo Sr.; sisters, Stella Richard, Della Cointment, Cecile Truxillo, Corinne Babin, Emily LeBlanc, Lucille Shipp and Elma Rossine; and brothers, Harvey, Clarence and Alvin Truxillo. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Thursday -- October 12, 2000 Harriet Cooke Religious services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Harriet G. Cooke, a native of Shreveport and resident of Valrico, Fla., who died Oct. 10, 2000. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Mike Cooke; mother of Mike Cooke III of Danville, Calif., Mark Cooke of Zephyrhills, Fla., and Martha Rand of Austin, Texas; and sister of Howard McMurrian of Seattle, Wash., and Robert McMurrian of Valrico, Fla. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. Donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Jaquana Roussell Religious services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Jaquana Andrea Roussell, 2 months, a native of Houma and resident of Cut Off, who died at 12:24 p.m. Oct. 7, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Clayton Duncan and Sonya Lee Roussell; and granddaughter of Dolly Roussell, Claire Duncan and Michael McGowan. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. Friday -- October 13, 2000 Jessie J. Benoit A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Jessie J. Benoit, 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Oct. 13, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. tonight at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Shirley Clause Benoit ; father of Bobby and Troy Benoit, Debra Thibodaux, Jane Melancon, Cindy Totoudis, Nancy Chamberlain and Jessica Thibodaux; and brother of Nolan and Roy Benoit, Virgie Himel and Essie Thibodaux. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orestile and Leonise Thibodaux Benoit; brother, Norman Benoit; and sister, Verine Tabor. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 5097 and American Legion Post 11. He was a veteran of World War II. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Leonce Daggs Sr. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Leonce Daggs Sr., 81, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Napoleonville, who died Oct. 10, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Leonce and Lareno Daggs of Napoleonville, James Daggs of Houma, Raynell, Frankie and Nanette Daggs, all of New Orleans, and Althea Hernandez of Baton Rouge; and brother of Welton Daggs and Alcida D. Green of New Orleans and Leola D. Thomas of Thibodaux. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Rose D. Jones and Anita D. Moreaux; two infant children; son, Neal A. Daggs; and two sisters and five brothers. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Bernice Demesme A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church in Donaldsonville for Bernice Demesme, 80, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, who died Oct. 7, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Donaldsonville. She was the mother of Egan Demesme and Evangeline D. Gallon of Baton Rouge; and sister of Wellington Charles Sr. of Donaldsonville. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Egan Demesme Sr.; parents, Pearl LeBlanc and Pierre Colwart; daughter, Jennifer D. Smith; sister, Clara Southern; brothers, Arthur, Joseph, Clarence and James Colwart. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. Clara Foret A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Clara Elizabeth Lirette Foret, 70, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 5:35 p.m. Oct. 12, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. funeral time at the K.C. Hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife o f Junius Joseph Foret of Chauvin; mother of Jerry Foret and Evangeline Foret Chaisson; and sister of Merlin Lirette of Chauvin, Sylvia Lirette Naquin of Sulphur, Jeanett Lirette Viteaux of Houma and Vivian Lirette Pellegrin of Chauvin. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Vivian Picou Lirette; son, Timothy A. Foret; and brothers, Howard and Elward Lirette. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. S amart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Washington Holly Sr. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Washington Holly Sr., 78, a native of Assumption and resident of Raceland, who died at 8:27 a.m. Oct. 9, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery in Napoleonville. He was the husband of Louella Holly of Raceland; father of LeRoss Nixon of Raceland, Lisa Holly Howard of Dallas, Texas, and Dorothea Blinks of Concord, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mose Sr. and Evelena Smith Holly; sons, Washington Jr. and Tyrone Holly; brothers, Clarence, Alvin, Henry, Mose Jr., Spurgeon Sr. and Sidney Holly; and sister, Alice Stevenson Heath. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in char ge of the arrangements. Clarence Johnson Sr. Visitation is scheduled from 9 until 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville for Clarence Charles Johnson, 68, a native and resident of Bertrandville, who died at 4 a.m. Oct. 6, 2000. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Earlean Rainey Johnson; father of Kirby Johnson of Klotzville, Danneil Johnson of Dallas, Texas, Gwen and Deidra Johnson of Bertrandville, Billie Jean Collins and Juliet Harris of Houma; and brother of Johnny and Maggie Johnson, Virginia Smith, Rutherlyn Ward, Jerushia LeBlanc, Barbette Larche and Patricia Roach. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Julia Skidmore Johnson; and son, Clarence C. Johnson Jr. He was a retired from the Assumption Parish School System and was self-employed as owner and operator of Johnson's Wrecker Services. He was a member of the Council #23 Knights of Peter Claver and Assembly #23 of the Knights of Peter Claver and usher member of St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. Othon Richard Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. at Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath for Othon Richard, 81, a native of Erath and re sident of Lockport, who died at 10:35 a.m. Oct. 12, 2000. He was the husband of Irene S. Richard; father of Oran, Baron and Tommy Richard; and stepfather of Raywood and Herbert Bourque. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theo and Albertine Richard; two sisters, one half-sister and two half-brothers; and one grandson, Tory Richard. He was a retired oilfield worker. Ada Rodrigue A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Ada M. Rodrigue, 92, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died at 8 p.m. Oct. 12, 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 Perry and Vernon Bourgeois, Rida Rodrigue Jr., Myrtle B. Rodrigue, Rita R. Scioneaux, Thelma R. Abadie and Elma R. Allemand; mother-in-law of Emily Bourgeois, Ulia Bourgeois, Julius Abadie, Francis Falgoust, Earlis Allemand, James Scioneaux and Beth Rodrigue; and sister of Ester M. Rodrigue, Nellie M. Gross and Lena Mae M. Blanchard. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Vernan Bourgeois; second husband, Rida Rodrigue Sr.; parents , Robert and Camelia Trosclair Martin; daughters, Velma Rodrigue Falgoust; brothers, Frank, Wilbert and Joe Martin; and sisters, Elma Diaz and Gert Chaisson. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Grace Tidwell A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Grace McQueety Tidwell, 71, a native of San Antonio, Texas, and resident of Houma, who died at 7 a.m. Oct. 12, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. She was the mother of James M. Tidwell of Houston, Texas, Ann Boudreaux of Houma and Margaret Bionet of Las Vegas, Nevada. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Winford L. Tidwell; and parents, Frederick Brown and Lillian Grace James McQueety. She was Christian. She was a member of Eastern Star. She loved computers. She was employed by Tracor Assembled Circuit Board. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Monday -- October 16, 2000 Antoinette Durel A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Anoinette "Nette" Caillouet Durel, 87, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Virginia Beach, Va., who died Oct. 14, 2000. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funer al time at the church. Burial will be at 2 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans. She was the mother of Mederic Durel and his wife, Annemarie, of Evergreen, Co., Robert Durel and his wife, Arlene, of Virginia Beach, Va., John Durel and his wife, Anita, and Thomas Durel and his wife, Donna, of Baltimore, Md., and Justin Durel and his wife, Kathy, of St. Louis, Mo.; sister of Dorothy Cailloet Klingman of Houma; and sister-in-law of Mary Legendre Caillouet of Thibodaux. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Mederic Durel; and parents, L. Edwin Caillouet and Marie Matherne. She graduated from Mt. Carmel Academy in Thibodaux and Hotel Dieu School of Nursing in New Orleans. She worked as a private duty nurse and for many years was on the staff of the Lafourche Nursing Home. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and the Third Order of Mt. Carmel. She served as president of the Thibodaux College Mother's club and was active in church and school activities. Donations to St. Joseph Co-Cathedral or the Sisters of Mt. Carmel are preferred. Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home of New Orleans is in charge of the arrangements. John Gasery Sr. Religious services were held at 8 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church in Houma for John L. Gasery Sr. , 83, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, who died Oct. 13, 2000. Burial was at the Half Way Cemetery in Gray. He was the father of John L. Jr. and Earl T. Gasery of Slidell, Preston J. Gasery of Marrero, Lawrence and William Gasrery and Annie G. Norman, all of Houma, Percy Gasery Sr., Louse G. Tardieff and Elmira G. King, all of Thibodaux, and Cheryl G. Norwood of Harvey. He is also survived by 27 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Gasery; parents, Walter and Daisy Samuel Gasery; son, Lester Gasery; daughter, Daisy Gasery Small; brothers, Walter Jr., Lionel and Binel Gasery; and sisters, Lula Gasery Smith and Mildred Gasery Harold. He was a member of First Baptist Church and served on the Deacon Board. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Harry Gray Sr. Religious services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Old Fountain Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Harry Gray Sr., 80, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 10, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the father of Harry Gray Jr. of Texas; and brother of Joe and Ezekiel Gray of Raceland. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Gray; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan Gray; daughter, Louise Gray; and brothers, Lawrence, Elijah and Moses Gray. He was a member of Old Fountain Baptist Church. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Juliette Lagarde A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Juliette "Mim" Boudreaux Lagarde, 87, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, who died at 12:15 a.m. Oct. 14, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. tonight and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Lionel, Roland and Ralph Lagarde Sr., all of Larose, Helen Hendrix and Nora Orgeron of Lockport, Marion Claudel of Terry Town, June Hermann of Kenner and Dora Topham of Court Porter, Texas; and sister of Margaret B. LeBlance, Marie B. Hunter and Cleona B. Punch. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.T. "Pete" Lagarde; parents, Alphonse and Alida Ordoyne Boudreaux; brothers, Alphonse, Joseph Julien and Joseph "Nat" Boudreaux; grandson, Roland "Rocky" Lagarde Jr.; and great-granddaughter, Demi Lagarde. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior C atholic Church. She was a member of the Ladies Alter Society and V.F.W. Auxiliary 3665 Freddie John Falgout Ladies Auxiliary of Raceland. She was a homemaker and seamstress. Masses in her memory are preferred. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Muriel Simoneaux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Muriel Morris Simoneaux, 69, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 6:58 a.m. Oct. 14, 2000. Burial was at Lawn Catacomb Memorial Cemetery in Donaldsonville. She was the wife of Lorry J. Simoneaux; mother of Glenn D. and Ellen Simoneaux and Gail S. Floyd; mother-in-law of Earline Simoneaux and Ernest Wayne Floyd; sister of Claude, Roy, Nelson "Chick", Kent, Ronnie and Shirley Morris and Dorothy M. Rushing; and grandmother of Clint and Corey Simoneaux and Christopher and Matthew Floyd. She was preceded in death by her parents, Estave and Florenstine Morris; brothers, Steve and Rudolph Morris; and sisters, Agnes M. LeBlanc and Amma Mae M. Young. She was a great cook and very generous at heart with her cooking and giving of her time to anyone in need. Special thanks to Dr. Charles Bolotte and staff, Our Lady of the Lake Assumption staff and Olinda Rivere. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thiboda ux is in charge of the arrangements. Correction In Friday's newspaper, the name of Washington Holly Sr.'s deceased brother, Harry Holly Sr., was inadvertently omitted. Tuesday -- October 17, 2000 Larry Breaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Houma for Larry Arthur Breaux, 56, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 4:20 a.m. Oct. 17, 2000. Contact Chauvin Funeral Home at 868-2536 for funeral time. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Murphy Peter Breaux of Houma and Edward Wunstell of Gibson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice Arthur and Margaret Lebeouf Breaux; and brother, Logan Paul Breaux. He was a food and beverage manager at the Finish Line. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Lloyd Canciene A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling for Lloyd "Bullet" T. Canciene, 63, a native and resident of Luling, who died at 2:45 p.m. Oct. 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Charles Mausole um. He was the husband of Lilly Guabert Canciene; father of Allen, Dale, Calvin, Ellen and Fallon Canciene of Luling and Brent Canciene of Manassas, Va.; father-in-law of Julia, Eva and Maria Canciene of Luling and Colleen Canciene of Manassas; brother of Paul Cancienne of Thibodaux, Ellsie and Marie Rodrigue of Marrero, Doris Aysenne of Napoleonville and Alyce Folse of Luling; and grandfather of Randall, Derek "Jamie," Katelyn, Megan, Madison, McKay and Zoe Canciene. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Beatrice Lasseigne Cancienne; and sister, Ruth Cancienne. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 2409. He was employed by Monsanto Chemical Company for 37 years. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Eula Hymel A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie for Eula Catherine Hymel, 82, who died Oct. 8, 2000. Burial was at the church mausoleum. She was the sister of Roland Hymel. She was preceded in death by her parents, Valsin and Aurelie Abadie Hymel; and also Hilda Rose Hymel, Elvina Hymel Hotard, George, Celina, Dervina, Jules, Elise and Francis Hymel Sr. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters St. Phillip Court #1504. H.C. Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher was in charge of the arrangements. Joyce Knight Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Baptist Church in Raceland for Joyce Smith Knight, 61, a native of Harrisonburg and resident of Raceland, who died at 2:45 p.m. Oct. 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 until 9 p.m. tonight and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands. She was the mother of Dennis and Karen Knight; and sister of J.L. and Carl Smith. She is also survived by one stepgrandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joel Knight; parents, William and Ruth Pittman Smith; brother, Oscar Allen Smith; and sister, Irma Lee Brown. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Heloise LeBlanc A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Heloise Boudreaux LeBlanc, 73, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Marlene LeBlanc Hebert and Theresa LeBlanc Giles and sister of Ridley and Weldon Boudreaux, Alice Sobert, Genevieve Blanchard, Juanita Hebert and Patricia Bourgeois. She is also survived by four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one step great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Paul LeBlanc, and parents, Emile and Lecta Bolotte Boudreaux. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Yola Loupe A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Yola Blanchard Loupe, 90, a native of Cut Off and resident of Raceland, who died at 4:37 p.m. Oct. 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews. She was the mother of Albert Jr., Carroll and Louis Loupe and sister of Emile Jr. and Lawrence Blanchard. She is also survived by six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Loupe Sr.; parents, Emile Sr. and Edelia Duplantis Blanchard; brother, Louis Blanchard; sisters, Octavia Blanchard Constransitch, Odile Blanchard Melancon and Nada Blanchard Devine; and a grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Wednesday -- October 18, 2000 Mary Badon Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery in Lafayette for Mary L. Badon, 103, a native of Iota and resident of Lafayette, who died Oct. 17, 2000. She is the mother of Maurice Badon Jr. of Hammond, Houston Badon of Lafayette, Monia Rachal Joyner of Mangham, Vivian Badon Greene and Jessica Badon Balovich of New Orleans; mother-in-law of Joan Badon of Lafayette and Donna K. Badon. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her three husbands, Olite Rachal, Rev. Edward Kelly and Maurice Badon Sr.; parents, Albert Lavergne and Eugenie Ortego of Acadia Parish; brothers, Edmond, Amos and Burnest Lavergne; son, Calvin Lee Badon; and daughter, Cora Kelly Ward. She was a member of Acadia Baptist Academy in Church Point. She was a missionary for the Home Mission Board of Louisiana Baptist Convention. On her 96th birthday, she was recognized by the Louisiana Baptist Convention for her pioneer work among the French-speaking people of Southwest Louisiana in the early 1920s and 1930s. Delhomme Funeral Home of Lafayette is in charge of the arrangements. David Gales Religious services were held at 11 a.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for David Gales, a native and resident of Raceland, who died Oct. 11, 2000. Burial was at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery. He was the husband of Mary Ga les of Las Vegas, Nev.; father of Mary Robinson of Raceland and Elouise Calloway of Houma; and brother of James Johnson of Thibodaux, Joseph Gales of New Orleans, Irvin, Ernest, Jeffery, Evelyn and Ramona Gales, Rosemary Bellard and Delores Robinson, all of Raceland. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Azola Gales; and sisters, Emelda Fisher and Marguerite Throne. He was a member of House of Lord Church in Houma. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of the arrangements. Lucille Guidroz Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Lockport for Lucille Guidroz, 78, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:20 p.m. Oct. 17, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery in Raceland. She was the mother of Ronald Verdon and Sandra Daigle of Raceland, Felix, Anthony and Clara Guidroz, all of Lockport, and Gayle Bernard of Hammond; and sister of Alex Jr. and Huey Rodrigue of Raceland, Louis Rodrigue, Lula Mae Chiasson and Shirley Sevin, all of Lockport, Lillian Hidalgo of Donaldsonville and Gertrude Hebert of Kentwood. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emile Joseph Guidroz; parents, Alex J. and Ida Rodrigue; brothers, Nickolas, Eddie, Roy and Calvin Rodrigue and Frank Davis; and sisters, Louise and Lucia Rodrigue. She was a member of Assembly of God Church in Raceland. She enjoyed playing bingo, sewing and Yahtzee. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Douglas Maier A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Houma for Douglas Maier, 57, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. tonight at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Sibyl Chauvin Maier of Houma; father of Michael and Mark Maier and Michelle Maier Siegel; brother of Kay Frances Brien Belisle; and grandfather of Mark Anthony II and Matthew Douglas Maier. He was preceded in death by his parents, Newman Douglas and Theresa Hebert Brien Maier. He was a chief finance officer for Terrebonne Parish. Donations to the American Cancer Society or St. Louis Infant Center are preferred. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Ivan Pontiff Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celeb rated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Chapel of Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home in New Orleans for Ivan Joseph Pontiff Sr., 78, who died 3:15 a.m. Oct. 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. tonight and 10 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux with the presentation by the United States Army of the American flag at 2 p.m. He was the companion of Ellen Eatmon; father of Ivan J. Pontiff Jr. and Lana Marie P. Kern; and brother of Kate brooks, Percy and Clincy Pontiff. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Angelina Marzwillow Pontiff; parents, Elvance and Marie Aucoin Pontiff; son, Larry J. Pontiff; and sister, Irene Pontiff. Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Frances Strahan Religious services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Parlor in Galliano for Frances A. Strahan, 86, a native of Mississippi and resident of Larose, who died at 7:45 a.m. Oct. 16, 2000. Visitation will be from noon until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the sister of Louise A. Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred M. Strahan; parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.G. Anderson; brothers, Richard Anderson and H enry Gaines Anderson Jr.; and sisters, Grace McLaughlin, Ruth Spears and Ella Anderson. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Lockport. She was a teacher at Larose Elementary for 30 years. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star, Delta Kappa Gamma and Lafourche Retired Teachers Association. She was the past grand matron of Lafourche Chapter 222 and district deputy grand matron district 29. Donations to the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Assocation, Suite 919 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1100, Chicago, Ill., 60611, are preferred. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Francis Terrebonne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Francis Dantin Terrebonne, 85, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 3:47 a.m. Oct. 18, 2000. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Jesty J. Terrebonne; mother of Betty Ledet of Thibodaux; grandmother of Johnny Lee of Ellijay, Ga., Beth Ledet of Cut Off, Brad Ledet of Plaquemine and Larry Ledet II of Thibodaux; and sister of Mancy Dantin of Chauvin and Eva Dantin of Cut Off. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dumiel and Josephine Lee Dantin; daughter, Barbara T. Le e; brothers, Roual, Jack, Thomas, Alcide and Randolph Dantin; and sisters, Clemence Stout, Antoinette Boudreaux and Alcidia Orgeron. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. She was a member of the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Ladies Altar Society, Golden Meadow Senior Citizens and F.C.E. Golden Meadow Home Demonstration Club. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Larry Breaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Houma for Larry Arthur Breaux, 56, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 4:20 a.m. Oct. 17, 2000. Contact Chauvin Funeral Home at 868-2536 for funeral time. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Murphy Peter Breaux of Houma and Edward Wunstell of Gibson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice Arthur and Margaret Lebeouf Breaux; and brother, Logan Paul Breaux. He was a food and beverage manager at the Finish Line. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Lloyd Canciene A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Cathol ic Church in Luling for Lloyd "Bullet" T. Canciene, 63, a native and resident of Luling, who died at 2:45 p.m. Oct. 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Charles Mausoleum. He was the husband of Lilly Guabert Canciene; father of Allen, Dale, Calvin, Ellen and Fallon Canciene of Luling and Brent Canciene of Manassas, Va.; father-in-law of Julia, Eva and Maria Canciene of Luling and Colleen Canciene of Manassas; brother of Paul Cancienne of Thibodaux, Ellsie and Marie Rodrigue of Marrero, Doris Aysenne of Napoleonville and Alyce Folse of Luling; and grandfather of Randall, Derek "Jamie," Ka telyn, Megan, Madison, McKay and Zoe Canciene. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Beatrice Lasseigne Cancienne; and sister, Ruth Cancienne. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 2409. He was employed by Monsanto Chemical Company for 37 years. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Eula Hymel A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie for Eula Catherine Hymel, 82, who died Oct. 8, 2000. Burial was at the church mausoleum. She was the sister of Roland Hymel. She was preceded in death by her parents, Valsin and Aurelie Abadie Hymel; and also Hilda Rose Hymel, Elvina Hymel Hotard, George, Celina, Dervina, Jules, Elise and Francis Hymel Sr. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters St. Phillip Court #1504. H.C. Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher was in charge of the arrangements. Joyce Knight Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Baptist Church in Raceland for Joyce Smith Knight, 61, a native of Harrisonburg and resident of Raceland, who died at 2:45 p.m. Oct. 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 until 9 p.m. tonight and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands. She was the mother of Dennis and Karen Knight; and sister of J.L. and Carl Smith. She is also survived by one stepgrandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joel Knight; parents, William and Ruth Pittman Smith; brother, Oscar Allen Smith; and sister, Irma Lee Brown. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Heloise LeBlanc A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Heloise Boudreaux LeBlanc, 73, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 16, 2000 . Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Marlene LeBlanc Hebert and Theresa LeBlanc Giles and sister of Ridley and Weldon Boudreaux, Alice Sobert, Genevieve Blanchard, Juanita Hebert and Patricia Bourgeois. She is also survived by four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one step great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Paul LeBlanc, and parents, Emile and Lecta Bolotte Boudreaux. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Yola Loupe A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Yola Blanchard Loupe, 90, a native of Cut Off and resident of Raceland, who died at 4:37 p.m. Oct. 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews. She was the mother of Albert Jr., Carroll and Louis Loupe and sister of Emile Jr. and Lawrence Blanchard. She is also survived by six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Loupe Sr.; parents, Emile Sr. and Edelia Duplantis Blanchard; brother, Louis Blanchard; sisters, Octavia Blanchard Constransitch, Odile Blanchard Melancon and Nada Blanchard Devine ; and a grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Thursday --- October 19, 2000 Harvey Chaisson Sr. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Harvey J. Chaisson Sr., 66, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bogalusa, who died at 10:30 p.m. Oct. 11, 2000. He was the husband of Jane Chaisson Ziegler of Bogalusa; father of Harvey Chaisson Jr. of Bogalusa and Jane Billiot of Houma; brother of Louis, Theo and Rita Chaisson and Landa Cotton, all of Houma. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pierre F. and Agusta Dardar Chaisson; brothers, Frank, Gracien and Johnny Chaisson; and sister, Lucille Billiot Hendon. He was Catholic. He enjoyed fishing and was employed at C and L Iron Works of Houma. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. Alexander Johnson Sr. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Alexander Johnson Sr., 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Oct. 13, 2000. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Irma Johnson; father of Gloria J. McKee and Alexander Johnson Jr., both of Thibodaux, Valerie Smith of Chauvin, Gerald Johnson of Labadieville, Floyd Johnson of Georgia, Gene Johnson of Germany and Earl Johnson; step-father of Alvin Weatherspoon Sr. of Gray; and brother of Florence Hawkins and Albertha Bennett, both of Thibodaux. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cora and Solomon Johnson Sr.; and stepsons, Henry and Calvin Weatherspoon. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Annette Mire A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Annette Mire, 77, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7 p.m. Oct. 18, 2000. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the grandmother of Terry Jr. and John Taylor and Cindy Taylor Landry; and great-grandmother of Ricky and Kacie Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude "Toby" Mire; parents, Delma and Aurelie Barrileaux; daughter, Mary Jane Mire Taylor; brother, Joseph Barrileaux Sr.; and sister, Cecile Barrileaux. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Bernice Vedros A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Bernice Gautreaux Vedros, 84, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, who died at 6:05 p.m. Oct. 17, 2000. Visitation will be 6 p.m. 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 Wilbert and Melvin Vedros and Mercedes Vedros Naquin; and sister of Cleveland Gautreaux, Gertie Barrios and Josephine Fonseco. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Louis Vedros; parents, Emile and Amy Chiasson Gautreaux; and brothers, Louis, Elfort, Harry and Eddie Gautreaux. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. From 10/17/2000 Mary Badon Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery in Lafayette for Mary L. Badon, 103, a native of Iota and resident of Lafayette, who died Oct. 17, 2000. She is the mother of Maurice Badon Jr. of Hammond, Houston Badon of Lafayette, Monia Rachal Joyner of Mangham, Vivian Badon Greene and Jessica Badon Balovich of New Orleans; mother-in-law of Joan Badon of Lafayette and Donna K. Badon. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was prec eded in death by her three husbands, Olite Rachal, Rev. Edward Kelly and Maurice Badon Sr.; parents, Albert Lavergne and Eugenie Ortego of Acadia Parish; brothers, Edmond, Amos and Burnest Lavergne; son, Calvin Lee Badon; and daughter, Cora Kelly Ward. She was a member of Acadia Baptist Academy in Church Point. She was a missionary for the Home Mission Board of Louisiana Baptist Convention. On her 96th birthday, she was recognized by the Louisiana Baptist Convention for her pioneer work among the French-speaking people of Southwest Louisiana in the early 1920s and 1930s. Delhomme Funeral Home of Lafayette is in charge of the arrangements. David Gales Religious services were held at 11 a.m. today at Mou nt Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for David Gales, a native and resident of Raceland, who died Oct. 11, 2000. Burial was at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery. He was the husband of Mary Gales of Las Vegas, Nev.; father of Mary Robinson of Raceland and Elouise Calloway of Houma; and brother of James Johnson of Thibodaux, Joseph Gales of New Orleans, Irvin, Ernest, Jeffery, Evelyn and Ramona Gales, Rosemary Bellard and Delores Robinson, all of Raceland. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Azola Gales; and sisters, Emelda Fisher and Marguerite Thr one. He was a member of House of Lord Church in Houma. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of the arrangements. Lucille Guidroz Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Lockport for Lucille Guidroz, 78, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:20 p.m. Oct. 17, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery in Raceland. She was the mother of Ronald Verdon and Sandra Daigle of Raceland, Felix, Anthony and Clara Guidroz, all of Lockport, and Gayle Bernard of Hammond; and sister of Alex Jr. and Huey Rodrigue of Raceland, Louis Rodrigue, Lula Mae Chiasson and Shirley Sevin, all of Lockport, Lillian Hidalgo of Donaldsonville and Gertrude Hebert of Kentwood. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emile Joseph Guidroz; parents, Alex J. and Ida Rodrigue; brothers, Nickolas, Eddie, Roy and Calvin Rodrigue and Frank Davis; and sisters, Louise and Lucia Rodrigue. She was a member of Assembly of God Church in Raceland. She enjoyed playing bingo, sewing and Yahtzee. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Douglas Maier A Mass of Christian burial will be hel d at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Houma for Douglas Maier, 57, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. tonight at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Sibyl Chauvin Maier of Houma; father of Michael and Mark Maier and Michelle Maier Siegel; brother of Kay Frances Brien Belisle; and grandfather of Mark Anthony II and Matthew Douglas Maier. He was preceded in death by his parents, Newman Douglas and Theresa Hebert Brien Maier. He was a chief finance officer for Terrebonne Parish. Donations to the American Cancer Society or St. Louis Infant Center are preferred. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Ivan Pontiff Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Chapel of Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home in New Orleans for Ivan Joseph Pontiff Sr., 78, who died 3:15 a.m. Oct. 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. tonight and 10 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux with the presentation by the United States Army of the American flag at 2 p.m. He was the companion of Ellen Eatmon; father of Ivan J . Pontiff Jr. and Lana Marie P. Kern; and brother of Kate brooks, Percy and Clincy Pontiff. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Angelina Marzwillow Pontiff; parents, Elvance and Marie Aucoin Pontiff; son, Larry J. Pontiff; and sister, Irene Pontiff. Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Frances Strahan Religious services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Parlor in Galliano for Frances A. Strahan, 86, a native of Mississippi and resident of Larose, who died at 7:45 a.m. Oct. 16, 2000. Visitation will be from noon until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the sister of Louise A. Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred M. Strahan; parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.G. Anderson; brothers, Richard Anderson and Henry Gaines Anderson Jr.; and sisters, Grace McLaughlin, Ruth Spears and Ella Anderson. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Lockport. She was a teacher at Larose Elementary for 30 years. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star, Delta Kappa Gamma and Lafourche Retired Teachers Association. She was the past grand matron of Lafourche Chapter 222 and district deputy grand matron district 29. Donations to the Alzheimer's Disease an d Related Disorders Assocation, Suite 919 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1100, Chicago, Ill., 60611, are preferred. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Francis Terrebonne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Francis Dantin Terrebonne, 85, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 3:47 a.m. Oct. 18, 2000. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Jesty J. Terrebonne; mother of Betty Ledet of Thibodaux; grandmother of Johnny Lee of Ellijay, Ga., Beth Ledet of Cut Off, Brad Ledet of Plaquemine and Larry Ledet II of Thibodaux; and sister of Mancy Dantin of Chauvin and Eva Dantin of Cut Off. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dumiel and Josephine Lee Dantin; daughter, Barbara T. Lee; brothers, Roual, Jack, Thomas, Alcide and Randolph Dantin; and sisters, Clemence Stout, Antoinette Boudreaux and Alcidia Orgeron. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. She was a member of the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Ladies Altar Society, Golden Meadow Senior Citizens and F.C.E. Golden Meadow Home Demonstration Club. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. From 10/ 17/2000 Larry Breaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Houma for Larry Arthur Breaux, 56, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 4:20 a.m. Oct. 17, 2000. Contact Chauvin Funeral Home at 868-2536 for funeral time. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Murphy Peter Breaux of Houma and Edward Wunstell of Gibson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice Arthur and Margaret Lebeouf Breaux; and brother, Logan Paul Breaux. He was a food and beverage manager at the Finish Line. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Lloyd Canciene A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling for Lloyd "Bullet" T. Canciene, 63, a native and resident of Luling, who died at 2:45 p.m. Oct. 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Charles Mausoleum. He was the husband of Lilly Guabert Canciene; father of Allen, Dale, Calvin, Ellen and Fallon Canciene of Luling and Brent Canciene of Manassas, Va.; father-in-law of Julia, Eva and Maria Canciene of Luling and Colleen Canciene of Manassas; brother of Paul Cancienne of Thibodaux, Ellsie and Marie Rodrigue of Marrero, Doris Aysenne of Napoleonville and Alyce Folse of Luling; and grandfather of Randall, Derek "Jamie," Katelyn, Megan, Madison, McKay and Zoe Canciene. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Beatrice Lasseigne Cancienne; and sister, Ruth Cancienne. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 2409. He was employed by Monsanto Chemical Company for 37 years. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Eula Hymel A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philip Catholic Church i n Vacherie for Eula Catherine Hymel, 82, who died Oct. 8, 2000. Burial was at the church mausoleum. She was the sister of Roland Hymel. She was preceded in death by her parents, Valsin and Aurelie Abadie Hymel; and also Hilda Rose Hymel, Elvina Hymel Hotard, George, Celina, Dervina, Jules, Elise and Francis Hymel Sr. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters St. Phillip Court #1504. H.C. Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher was in charge of the arrangements. Joyce Knight Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Baptist Church in Raceland for Joyce Smith Knight, 61, a native of Harrisonburg and resident of Raceland, who died at 2:45 p.m. Oct. 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 until 9 p.m. tonight and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands. She was the mother of Dennis and Karen Knight; and sister of J.L. and Carl Smith. She is also survived by one stepgrandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joel Knight; parents, William and Ruth Pittman Smith; brother, Oscar Allen Smith; and sister, Irma Lee Brown. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Heloise LeBlanc A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Heloise Boudreaux LeBlanc, 73, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Marlene LeBlanc Hebert and Theresa LeBlanc Giles and sister of Ridley and Weldon Boudreaux, Alice Sobert, Genevieve Blanchard, Juanita Hebert and Patricia Bourgeois. She is also survived by four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one step great-grandchild. She w as preceded in death by her husband, Herman Paul LeBlanc, and parents, Emile and Lecta Bolotte Boudreaux. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Yola Loupe A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Yola Blanchard Loupe, 90, a native of Cut Off and resident of Raceland, who died at 4:37 p.m. Oct. 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews. She was the mother of Albert Jr., Carroll and Louis Loupe and sister of Emile Jr. and Lawrence Blanchard. She is also survived by six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Loupe Sr.; parents, Emile Sr. and Edelia Duplantis Blanchard; brother, Louis Blanchard; sisters, Octavia Blanchard Constransitch, Odile Blanchard Melancon and Nada Blanchard Devine; and a grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Thursday -- October 19, 2000 Harvey Chaisson Sr. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Harvey J. Chaisson Sr., 66, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bogalusa, who died at 10:30 p.m. Oct. 11, 2000. He was the husband of Jane Chaisson Ziegler of Bogalusa; father of Harvey Chais son Jr. of Bogalusa and Jane Billiot of Houma; brother of Louis, Theo and Rita Chaisson and Landa Cotton, all of Houma. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pierre F. and Agusta Dardar Chaisson; brothers, Frank, Gracien and Johnny Chaisson; and sister, Lucille Billiot Hendon. He was Catholic. He enjoyed fishing and was employed at C and L Iron Works of Houma. Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. Alexander Johnson Sr. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Alexander Johnson Sr., 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Oct. 13, 2000. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Irma Johnson; father of Gloria J. McKee and Alexander Johnson Jr., both of Thibodaux, Valerie Smith of Chauvin, Gerald Johnson of Labadieville, Floyd Johnson of Georgia, Gene Johnson of Germany and Earl Johnson; step-father of Alvin Weatherspoon Sr. of Gray; and brother of Florence Hawkins and Albertha Bennett, both of Thibodaux. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cora and Solomon Johnson Sr.; and stepsons, Henry and Calvin Weatherspoon. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Annette Mire A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Annette Mire, 77, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7 p.m. Oct. 18, 2000. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the grandmother of Terry Jr. and John Taylor and Cindy Taylor Landry; and great-grandmother of Ricky and Kacie Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude "Toby" Mire; parents, Delma and Aurelie Barrileaux; daughter, Mary Jane Mire Taylor; brother, Joseph Barrileaux Sr.; and sister, Cecile Barrileaux. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Bernice Vedros A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Bernice Gautreaux Vedros, 84, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, who died at 6:05 p.m. Oct. 17, 2000. Visitation will be 6 p.m. 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 Wilbert and Melvin Vedros and Mercedes Vedros Naquin; and siste r of Cleveland Gautreaux, Gertie Barrios and Josephine Fonseco. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Louis Vedros; parents, Emile and Amy Chiasson Gautreaux; and brothers, Louis, Elfort, Harry and Eddie Gautreaux. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. From 10/17/2000 Mary Badon Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery in Lafayette for Mary L. Badon, 103, a native of Iota and resident of Lafayette, who died Oct. 17, 2000. She is the mother of Maurice Badon Jr. of Hammond, Houston Badon of Lafayette, Monia Rachal Joyner of Mangham, Vivian Badon Greene and Jessica Badon Balovich of New Orleans; mother-in-law of Joan Badon of Lafayette and Donna K. Badon. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her three husbands, Olite Rachal, Rev. Edward Kelly and Maurice Badon Sr.; parents, Albert Lavergne and Eugenie Ortego of Acadia Parish; brothers, Edmond, Amos and Burnest Lavergne; son, Calvin Lee Badon; and daughter, Cora Kelly Ward. She was a member of Acadia Baptist Academy in Church Point. She was a missionary for the Home Mission Board of Louisiana Baptist Convention. On her 96th birthday, she was rec ognized by the Louisiana Baptist Convention for her pioneer work among the French-speaking people of Southwest Louisiana in the early 1920s and 1930s. Delhomme Funeral Home of Lafayette is in charge of the arrangements. David Gales Religious services were held at 11 a.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for David Gales, a native and resident of Raceland, who died Oct. 11, 2000. Burial was at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery. He was the husband of Mary Gales of Las Vegas, Nev.; father of Mary Robinson of Raceland and Elouise Calloway of Houma; and brother of James Johnson of Thibodaux, Joseph Gales of New Orleans, Irvin, Ernest, Jeffery, Evelyn and Ramona Gales, Rosemary Bellard and Delores Robinson, all of Raceland. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded i n death by his parents, Irvin and Azola Gales; and sisters, Emelda Fisher and Marguerite Throne. He was a member of House of Lord Church in Houma. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of the arrangements. Lucille Guidroz Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Lockport for Lucille Guidroz, 78, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:20 p.m. Oct. 17, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the ch urch. Burial will be at St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery in Raceland. She was the mother of Ronald Verdon and Sandra Daigle of Raceland, Felix, Anthony and Clara Guidroz, all of Lockport, and Gayle Bernard of Hammond; and sister of Alex Jr. and Huey Rodrigue of Raceland, Louis Rodrigue, Lula Mae Chiasson and Shirley Sevin, all of Lockport, Lillian Hidalgo of Donaldsonville and Gertrude Hebert of Kentwood. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emile Joseph Guidroz; parents, Alex J. and Ida Rodrigue; brothers, Nickolas, Eddie, Roy and Calvin Rodrigue and Frank Davis; and sisters, Louise and Lucia Rodrigue. She was a member of Assembly of God Church in Raceland. She enjoyed playing bingo, sewing and Yahtzee. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Douglas Maier A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Houma for Douglas Maier, 57, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. tonight at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Sibyl Chauvin Maier of Houma; father of Michael and M ark Maier and Michelle Maier Siegel; brother of Kay Frances Brien Belisle; and grandfather of Mark Anthony II and Matthew Douglas Maier. He was preceded in death by his parents, Newman Douglas and Theresa Hebert Brien Maier. He was a chief finance officer for Terrebonne Parish. Donations to the American Cancer Society or St. Louis Infant Center are preferred. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Ivan Pontiff Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Chapel of Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home in New Orleans for Ivan Joseph Pontiff Sr., 78, who died 3:15 a.m. Oct. 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. tonight and 10 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux with the presentation by the United States Army of the American flag at 2 p.m. He was the companion of Ellen Eatmon; father of Ivan J. Pontiff Jr. and Lana Marie P. Kern; and brother of Kate brooks, Percy and Clincy Pontiff. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Angelina Marzwillow Pontiff; parents, Elvance and Marie Aucoin Pontiff; son, Larry J. Pontiff; and sister, Irene Pontiff. Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Frances Strahan Religious serv ices will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Parlor in Galliano for Frances A. Strahan, 86, a native of Mississippi and resident of Larose, who died at 7:45 a.m. Oct. 16, 2000. Visitation will be from noon until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the sister of Louise A. Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred M. Strahan; parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.G. Anderson; brothers, Richard Anderson and Henry Gaines Anderson Jr.; and sisters, Grace McLaughlin, Ruth Spears and Ella Anderson. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Lockport. She was a teacher at Larose Elementary for 30 years. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star, Delta Kappa Gamma and Lafourche Retired Teachers Association. She was the past grand matron of Lafourche Chapter 222 and district deputy grand matron district 29. Donations to the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Assocation, Suite 919 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1100, Chicago, Ill., 60611, are preferred. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Francis Terrebonne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Francis Dantin Terrebonne, 85, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 3:47 a.m. Oct. 18, 2000. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Jesty J. Terrebonne; mother of Betty Ledet of Thibodaux; grandmother of Johnny Lee of Ellijay, Ga., Beth Ledet of Cut Off, Brad Ledet of Plaquemine and Larry Ledet II of Thibodaux; and sister of Mancy Dantin of Chauvin and Eva Dantin of Cut Off. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dumiel and Josephine Lee Dantin; daughter, Barbara T. Lee; brothers, Roual, Jack, Thomas, Alcide and Randolph Dantin; and sisters, Clemence Stout, Antoinette Boudreaux and Alcidia Orgeron. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. She was a member of the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Ladies Altar Society, Golden Meadow Senior Citizens and F.C.E. Golden Meadow Home Demonstration Club. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. From 10/17/2000 Larry Breaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Houma for Larry Arthur Breaux, 56, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 4:20 a.m. Oct. 17, 2000. Contact Chauvin Funeral Home at 868-2536 for funeral time. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be a t the church cemetery. He was the brother of Murphy Peter Breaux of Houma and Edward Wunstell of Gibson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice Arthur and Margaret Lebeouf Breaux; and brother, Logan Paul Breaux. He was a food and beverage manager at the Finish Line. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Lloyd Canciene A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling for Lloyd "Bullet" T. Canciene, 63, a native and resident of Luling, who died at 2:45 p.m. Oct. 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Charles Mausoleum. He was the husband of Lilly Guabert Canciene; father of Allen, Dale, Calvin, Ellen and Fallon Canciene of Luling and Brent Canciene of Manassas, Va.; father-in-law of Julia, Eva and Maria Canciene of Luling and Colleen Canciene of Manassas; brother of Paul Cancienne of Thibodaux, Ellsie and Marie Rodrigue of Marrero, Doris Aysenne of Napoleonville and Alyce Folse of Luling; and grandfather of Randall, Derek "Jamie," Katelyn, Megan, Madison, McKay and Zoe Canciene. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Beatrice Lasseigne Cancienne; and sister, Ruth Cancienne. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 2409. He was employed by Monsanto Chemical Company for 37 years. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Eula Hymel A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie for Eula Catherine Hymel, 82, who died Oct. 8, 2000. Burial was at the church mausoleum. She was the sister of Roland Hymel. She was preceded in death by her parents, Valsin and Aurelie Abadie Hymel; and also Hilda Rose Hymel, Elvina Hymel Hotard, George, Celina, Dervina, Jules, Elise and Francis Hymel Sr. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters St. Phillip Court #1504. H.C. Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher was in charge of the arrangements. Joyce Knight Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Bap tist Church in Raceland for Joyce Smith Knight, 61, a native of Harrisonburg and resident of Raceland, who died at 2:45 p.m. Oct. 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 until 9 p.m. tonight and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands. She was the mother of Dennis and Karen Knight; and sister of J.L. and Carl Smith. She is also survived by one stepgrandchild. She was preceded in death by her husba nd, Joel Knight; parents, William and Ruth Pittman Smith; brother, Oscar Allen Smith; and sister, Irma Lee Brown. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Heloise LeBlanc A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Heloise Boudreaux LeBlanc, 73, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Marlene LeBlanc Hebert and Theresa LeBlanc Giles and sister of Ridley and Weldon Boudreaux, Alice Sobert, Genevieve Blanchard, Juanita Hebert and Patricia Bourgeois. She is also survived by four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one step great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Paul LeBlanc, and parents, Emile and Lecta Bolotte Boudreaux. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Yola Loupe A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Yola Blanchard Loupe, 90, a native of Cut Off and resident of Raceland, who died at 4:37 p.m. Oct. 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a. m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews. She was the mother of Albert Jr., Carroll and Louis Loupe and sister of Emile Jr. and Lawrence Blanchard. She is also survived by six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Loupe Sr.; parents, Emile Sr. and Edelia Duplantis Blanchard; brother, Louis Blanchard; sisters, Octavia Blanchard Constransitch, Odile Blanchard Melancon and Nada Blanchard Devine; and a grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Friday -- October 20, 2000 Alexander Johnson Sr. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Alexander Johnson Sr., 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Oct. 13, 2000. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Irma Johnson; father of Gloria J. McKee and Alexander Johnson Jr., both of Thibodaux, Valerie Smith of Chauvin, Gerald Johnson of Labadieville, Floyd Johnson of Georgia, Gene Johnson of Germany and Earl Johnson; step-father of Alvin Weatherspoon Sr. of Gray; and brother of Florence Hawkins and Albertha Bennett, both of Thibodaux. He is also su rvived by 22 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cora and Solomon Johnson Sr.; and stepsons, Henry and Calvin Weatherspoon. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Elma Jones Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Elma "Bae Bae" Jones, 77, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died Oct. 11, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Ray S. Bolds of Jefferson, Emley K. Johnson, Annie K. Richburg and Hazel J. Bolds, all of New Orleans, Barbara B. Rounds of Thibodaux and Shelia B. Nelson of Napoleonville. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her former husbands, Gilbert Jones and Melvin Keys; parents, Alex and Julia Garrison; son, Herbert Albert "Popper" Keys; daughter, Ella Mae Keys Robinson; sister Villaya Garrison Harris; and brother, Alfred Garrison Sr. She was a homemaker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. Doris Mitchell Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Doris "Cookie" Lang Mithcell, 57, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Paincourtville, who died Oct. 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 wife of Horace Mitchell Sr. of Napoleonville; mother of Horace Jr., Jeremy and Kerry Mitchell, all of Paincourtville, Gregory Mitchell of Fort Hood, Texas, Patrick Mitchell of Perry, Ga., Troy Mitchell of Bertrandville, Cynthia Mitchell of Dunwoody, Ga. And Tracy Mitchell of Baton Rouge; daughter of Doris Lang of Donaldsonville; and sister of Willie, Isaac and Alice Lang, all of Napoleonville, and Mildred Carter of Labadieville. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Herman Lang; sister, Odessa Lang; and brother, Joseph Lang. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. Etienne Naquin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Etienne J. Naquin, 75, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died Oct. 20, 2000. Call Landry's Funeral Home at 447-9041 for time of service. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Yvonne G. Naquin; and f ather of Stephen J. and Connie Naquin and Elaine Benoit. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Etienne P. and Constance Gauthe Naquin. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Monday -- October 23, 2000 Albertine Roberts A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Friendswood Church of God in Houma for Albertine Billiot Roberts, 80, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, who died at 9:30 p.m. Oct. 21, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 until 9:15 a.m. at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at the Baptist Cemetery in Grand Caillou. She was the mother of Alscis Jr. and August Roberts and Mary Domangue, Margie Lodrigue and Vivian Joseph. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alscis Roberts; parents, Henry and Floristine Foret Billiot; and brother, Nelson Roberts Sr. She was a Baptist and a housewife. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Shelley Candies A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Shelley St. Amant Candies, 39, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Luling, who died Oct. 20, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Margie Cortez St. Amant; mother of Jordan Emma Candies; and sister of Gordon, Kent, Vernon and Marty "Red" St. Amant. She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald St. Amant. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Marie Dufrene A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Marie Vial Dufrene, 88, a native of Hahnville and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 4:10 p.m. Oct. 20, 2000. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Harry Vial Sr., Irving Vial Sr. and Josepha V. Delaune. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse F. Dufrene; parents, Richard Sr. and Josepha Hymel Vial; and brothers, Richard Jr., Dennis, Leo, Clarence and Sidney Vial. She was a member of the Reitred Teaching Association, the Ladies Altar Society, the St. Charles Council on Aging, Delta Kappa Gamma and the American Association of Retired Persons. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Lorida Danos A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Lorida "Da-Da" Galliano Danos, 88, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 2 a.m. Oct. 21, 2000. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Emile "Jay" Guidry Jr. of Golden Meadow; mother-in-law of Joyce T. Guidry of Golden Meadow; grandmother of Donna Guidry Kiffe of Golden Meadow and Chuckie J. and Tommy T. Guidry, both of Lafayette; and great-grandmother of Jayson and Rocky Kiffe, both of Golden Meadow, and Leonise Galliano of Galliano. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maxime Danos; parents, Lan Galliano and Mathilda Cheramie Galliano; brothers, Nelson and Leon Galliano; and sisters, Agnes G. St. Pierre, Alzire G. Bernard, Lena G. Danos and Zulma Galliano. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. Norris Louivere Sr. A Mass of Chrisian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Norris Henry Louivere Sr., 80, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Lockport, who died at 6:20 p.m. Oct. 21, 2000. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Anna Mae Adams Louviere; father of Norris H. Jr., Carroll Louis and Calvin Edward Louviere and Terry LeCompte; and brother of Charles and Henry Louviere, Velma "Sis" Eberle Zeringue and Rose Craver . He is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Elmire Falgout Louviere, and brothers, Edward, Elvin and Harry Louviere. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post 83 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He retired from Texaco after 32 of service. Falgout Funeral Homes of Lockport was in charge of arrangements. Clifton McDonald A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at the Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Clifton "Mac" John McDonald, 67, a native of Raceland and resident of Schriever, who died at 10 a.m. Oct. 20, 2000. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Pearl Richard McDonald; father of Keith and Pamela McDonald; and brother of Joyce M. Robichaux and Peggy M. Oncale. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton Joseph and Josephine Dantin McDonald, and brother, Ronald McDonald. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. Leander Petit A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville for Leander Joseph Petit, 72, a resident of Hahnville, who died at 2:25 a.m. Oct. 21, 2000. Burial was at the St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. H e was the husband of Betty Foret Petit; father of Kevin Merrill Petit and Stacie Lee Petit Falgout; and brother of Betty Petit Tassin. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Johnise Troxler Petit. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Ione Plaisance A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Ione Peters Plaisance, 66, a native of Lockport and resident of Galliano, who died at 2:15 p.m. Oct. 21, 2000. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the wife of Gillis Plaisance; mother of Mark, James, Rebecca and Yvette Plaisance, Robin P. Terrebonne and Ann P. Martin; and sister of Andrew Jr. and Kermen Peters, Irma P. Hohensse, Gloria P. Folse and Linda P. Glaspell. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Sr. and Lovenia Plaisance Peters; brother, Norris "Blackie" Peters; and sister, Rosalie P. Hebert. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano was in charge of arrangements. Correction An obituary notice in Friday's newspaper incorrectly said a Mass of Christian burial would be held Tuesday for Etienne Naquin. The Mass was held Saturday. Tuesday -- October 24, 2000 Dorothy Bourg A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Dorothy Champagne Bourg, 53, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose, who died at 11:45 a.m. Oct. 23, 2000. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Walter Bourg; mother of Walter Jr., Simon, Eric, Armand, Wanda, Stella, Kristy and Jana Bourg and Wendy and Tammy Billiot, Judy Ougel, Trudy Adams and Laurencia Anderson; sister of Percy and Jimmy Champagne, Doris Tyler and Gloria LeBlanc. She is also survived by 29 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Simon and Laurencia Thibodaux Champagne. She was Catholic and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium Inc. of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Detta Cavalier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Detta Bergeron Cavalier, 90, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:37 a.m. Oct. 23, 2000. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Kirn, Lloyd and Greta Cavalier. She is also survived by 14 grandchild ren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Cavalier; parents, Albert and Adrienne Westerman Bergeron; son, Clark Cavalier; and three brothers and three sisters. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Clarence Champagne A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Des Allemands Mennonite Church in Des Allemands for Clarence J. Champagne, 84, a native of Boutte and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 4:06 p.m. Oct. 22, 2000. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Claudia Bergeron Champagne; father of Shirley Leblanc; and brother of Milton Champagne, Gladys Trauth and Mabel Schaubhut. He is also survived by one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Alice Lirette Champagne; brother, Wilbert Champagne; and sister, Mildred Laque. He was a World War II Army veteran and prisoner of war. Donations to the Mennonite Scholarship fund are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Eunice Naquin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Houma for Eunice Dubois Naquin, 71, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 12:30 a.m. Oct. 23, 2000. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Francis De Sales No. 2. Cemetery in Houma. She was the wife of Percy J. Naquin; mother of James M. Naquin of Bayou Blue and Jerry A. Naquin of Grapevine, Texas, and Catherine Triche of Bayou Blue; sister of Marie Hornsby, Leona Darcey, Laurita Ledet and Eula Mazerac, all of Houma. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jean Batiste and Victoria Maria Lirette Dubois; and brother, Use' Dubois. She was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Lester Naquin Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Lester Joseph "Do Do" Naquin Jr., 54, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3 a.m. Oct. 23, 2000. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the devoted companion of Melba Morvant; father of Lester Joseph Naquin III and Kristie Andras; brother of Roy, Donald, Leo and Timothy Naquin, Margaret Marney, Claire Benoit, Kathleen Greichgauer, Susan Breaux and Marilyn Tingle; grandfather of Brandy, Zachary and Tommy Naquin and Tanner Kraemer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Sr. and Noemie Lagarde Naquin. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Liza Picou A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Liza Terrebonne Picou, 87, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 2:02 p.m. Oct. 22, 2000. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Wiltz Jr., Mack, Franklin and Emelie Picou and Loretta Duet; and sister of Clifton Terrebonne. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wiltz "Gray" Picou Sr.; parents, Raymond Frank and Emelie Lorraine Terrebonne; brother, Neves Terrebonne Sr.; and sister, Loretta Terrebonne. She was Catholic and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Catholic Daughters, Ladies Altar Society and Cut Off Senior Citizens. She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading and bingo. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium In c. of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Edna Rini Edna Henrietta Vaughn Rini, 85, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Houma, died at 4 a.m. Sunday Oct. 22, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 7:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial in Grace Memorial Gardens. She is survived by three sons, John Rini Jr., Eric Rini and Alan Rini Sr.; one sister, Mildred Moss of New Orleans; and two daughters-in-law, Diane (Eric) and Dale (Alan) Rini. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Vanessa Rini, Donnell Sawyer, Anna Rini, Michele Unger, Melinda Pickren, Erica Rini, Alan Rini Jr., David Rini and Bethany Rini. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Dylan Rini, Shelby Bennett, Cody and William Pickren; and good friend Kristie Shockley. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Rini Sr.; her parents William Walter and Bertha Schehr Vaughn; and one brother Valentine Vaughn Sr. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Wednesday -- October 25, 2000 Annie Guidry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Annie R. Guidry, 78, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Cut Off, who died at 5 a.m. Oct. 25, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at t he church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the wife of Harrie J. Guidry Sr.; mother of Larry and Harris "Pecon" Guidry Jr. and Harriet Cheramie; and sister of Mary Authement, Doris Neail, Lois Danos and Mary Ann Dominque. She is also survived by six grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Roddy and Sarah Pinel; brothers, Henry, Dennis, Lawrence Jr. and Preston Roddy; and sister, Alice Martin. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Bryson Guidry Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux for Bryson Claude Guidry, infant, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Oct. 21, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. He was the son of Muriel Mary Dempster and Travis Claude Guidry; Grandson of Dosha Holden Ford, Timmy Guidry and Darlene Eschete; and great-grandson of Shirley and Nolan Tabor of Chackbay, Johnie Shaw Holden and James Holden of South Carolina, Harry and Rose Andras of Choctaw and Deal Dempster of Chackbay. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Julius Dempster; and great-grandmother, Ernestia Dempster. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Herman Hebert Religious services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Herman Hebert, 76, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, who died at 12:07 p.m. Oct. 23, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Matherne Cemetery in Bayou Blue. He was the husband of Bernice Hebert; and father of Trina Cunningham and Tina Disotell. He is also survived by two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Whiley and Edia Hebert; daughters, Linda Jean Hebert and Diana Sue Stevens; and brother, Harold Hebert. He was Baptist. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 03700. He was employed in the oilfield. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Catherine Hernandez Religious Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Second Baptist Church, 1320 Scott, Pasadena, Texas, for Catherine "Cathy" M. Hernandez, who died Oct. 23, 2000. Visitation will be from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. tonight at the Pasadena Funeral Chapel in Pasadena. Burial will be at San Jacinto Memorial Park in Houston. She was the daughter of Presley and Linda Babin of Raceland; granddaughter of Bernice Babin of Raceland; mother of Christina M., Felicia A. and Adri ana R. Hernandez, all of Pasadena; and sister of Jack A. Babin and his wife Brenda of Houma and Mark A. Babin of Raceland. Donations to the Building Fund, Second Baptist Church, 1320 Scott, Pasadena, Texas, 77506, are preferred. Pasadena Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Tina Plaisance A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Tina Jean Plaisance, 35, a native of Cut Off and resident of New Orleans, who died at 12:15 p.m. Oct. 23, 2000. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the fiancee of Stephen Scott Birney; daughter of Douglas and Barbara St. Pierre Plaisance; granddaughter of Benny St. Pierre of Delcambre; step-granddaughter of Vivian S. St. Pierre of Delcambre; mother of Breeanon Nicole Birney; and sister of Audie James Plaisance of Cut Off and Darby John Plaisance of Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Lucia Martin St. Pierre and Horace and Roselia St. Pierre Plaisance. She was Catholic. She was a fifth grade teacher at Golden Meadow Middle School for 12 years. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Theo Smith A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Theo Smith, 86, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 6:53 a.m. Oct. 24, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Wilma "Sis" Chaisson, Linda Borel, Diana Theriot, Ruth Olivier, Carolyn Rodrigue and Beulah "Tootie" Prestenback; and brother of Inez Samoru. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Hebert Smith; parents, Ernest and Augustine Smith; sons, Dennis Smith and Ray Thibodaux; brothers, Alcide, Sidney and Johnny Smith; and sisters, Agnes Bertholet, Lydia Duet and Alcida Vizier. He was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Thursday -- October 26, 2000 Mary Bourgeois A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Raceland for Mary Hebert Bourgeois, 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:42 a.m. Oct. 26, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 until 9 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland and 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Dickie J. Bourgeois; daughter of Claire Lagarde Hebert; mother of Mark A. Bourgeois; sister of Norman Hebert, Theresa Adams, Rita Dickie and Mary "Minnie" Lee; and grandmother of Laban, Emily, Caleb and Simon Bourgeois. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jerry Simon Foret; father, Junius Hebert; and grandchildren, Joseph Anthony and Celeste Mary Bourgeois. She was Catholic. She was an employee of Low Land Construction. Ruby Dufrene A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis for Ruby Troxler Dufrene, 81, a native of Taft and resident of Paradis, who died at 3:30 a.m. Oct. 24, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Dufrene Jr.; parents, Ruffin and Virginia Lorio Troxler; brothers, James, Herbert, Gratiene and Hypolite Troxler; and sisters, Rhoda May Troxler, Angela Roux and Pauline Meyers. She was a parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Alice Elliot A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Rosa Lima Catholic Church in New Orleans for Alice Alexis Elliot, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, who died Oct. 23, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Moses Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the sister of Muriel Lambert of New Orleans and Elva Overstreet of Chicago, Ill. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Elliot; and parents, Simon and Simonia Roberts Alexis. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Huey Thibodeaux Visitation will be from 5 until 9 p.m. Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Huey J. Thibodeaux, 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:52 a.m. Oct. 25, 2000. He will be cremated. He was the husband of Thelma Blanchard Thibodeaux; stepson of Gladys Thibodeaux; stepfather of Dennis Rodrigue; brother of Manuel Sr. and Marie Thibodeaux and Ethel Blanchard; and half-brother of Wesley and Anna Thibodeaux. He is also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexandria and Bridgett Thibodeaux. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Friday -- October 27, 2000 Carlton Adams Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Carlton J. Adams Sr., 71, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 2:16 a.m. Oct. 27, 200 0. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Philip, Robert, Charles and Barbara Adams; and brother of James, Whitney, Harry, Junior and Michael Adams, Mary Lee Plaisance, Geraldine Addaison, Clara Belle Babin, Joyce Vaughan and Mildred Guidroz. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Barrios Adams; parents, Fortuna and Ida Rose Adams; son, Carlton Adams Jr.; brothers, Gerald, Irvin and Herbert Adams; and sisters, Cynthia Gros and Marie Walker. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Lockport is in charge of the arrangements. Herbert Berniard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Herbert "Herk" Francis Berniard, 88, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 2:15 a.m. Oct. 27, 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 Elizabeth "Betty" Talbot Berniard; brother of Marjorie and Shirley Doran, Dorothy Bergeron and Camille Simoneaux; and uncle of Michael and Julie Foley and numerous other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Lucy Leonard Berniard; brothers, Roy and Lester Berniard; and sister, Lucille Caballiro. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Haley McDonald A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Monday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Florida for Haley D. McDonald, 12, a native and resident of Coral Springs, Fla., who died Oct. 21, 2000. Burial was at Queen of Heaven Mausoleum in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. She was the daughter of Dale and Anne Daigle McDonald; sister of Toby McDonald; granddaughter of Joyce Daigle; great-granddaughter of Aline Bernard Daigle; and niece of James, David and Mark Daigle. Myron Robichaux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma for Myron Joseph Robichaux, 64, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25, 2000. Burial was at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He was the husband of Rose Plaisance Robichaux of Houma; father of Craig Steven Robichaux, Karen Roger and Rachel Roger Daigle, all of Bayou Blue, Brian Keith and Myra Ann Robichaux, Robert Jr. and Michael Roger, Debbie Roger Dupre, Sherrie Roger Armstrong and Pamela Ann Robichaux Ponville, all of Houma, Tommy Roger Sr. of Chauvin, Amanda Blake Robichaux Allemand of Thibodaux and Colette Ro ger LeBlanc of Raceland; and brother of Ronnie Joseph Robichaux of Gray and Mona Robichaux Roias of Las Vegas, Nev. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Ann Samanie Robichaux; parents, Sidney Joseph and Lucille Domangue Robichaux; stepdaughter, Rebecca Roger; and grandsons, Tommy Roger Jr. and Jeremy Smith. He was an operations manager for Pride Offshore. He served in the Louisiana National Guard. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of the arrangements. Correction In Thursday's issue of the Daily Comet, the sister of Huey Thibodaux was incorrectly identified. The sister's name is Mabel Thibodaux. Monday -- October 30, 2000 Leroy Bourgeois A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Leroy Adam Bourgeois, 68, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, who died at 2:55 a.m. Oct. 29, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. tonight and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Garnett Pi-cou Bourgeois of Houma; son of Pearl Robichaux Bourgeois of Houma; father of Kimberly Galland of Houma; and brother of Rudy Pete r Bourgeois of Baton Rouge, Bobby John Bourgeois of Lafayette and Glenn Charles Bourgeois of Race-land. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Joseph Bourgeois; and brother, Gerald Joseph Bour-geois. He was the retired owner of G and B Specialties. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a parishioner of St. An-thony Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. MaryKate Marie Bruce Religious services were held at 11 a.m. today at Community Bible Church in Cut Off for MaryKate Marie Bruce, 7, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died Oct. 27, 2000. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the daughter of Mark and Susan Herrin Bruce of Cut Off; granddaughter of Harwell and Mary Frances Herrin and Russell and Kate Bruce; great-granddaughter of Fran-ces S. Pace and Juanita G. Danos; and sister of Quenton Bruce of Cut Off. She was Protestant. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. Bonnie Fitch A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Bonnie P. Fitch, 67, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Lockport, who died at 10:05 p.m. Oct. 27, 2000. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church ceme-ter y. She was the wife of Walton Fitch; mother of Leroy, LeBlanc, Johnny and Charles Fitch, Judy L. Foss, Kathy F. Travirca and Marilyn A. Fitch; sister of Ray and Felton Picou, Gertrude Mason, Miriam Brossette, Rhea Voison, Rona Rodrigue, Pearl Pitre and Ruby LeBouef. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elam and Pearl Gray Picou; and one great-grandchild. She was a parishioner of Holy Sav-ior Catholic Church in Lockport. Falgout Funeral Homes of Lockport is in charge of the ar-rangents. Patrick Hymel A private memorial service was held at 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church in Grand Isle for Patrick Jo-seph Hymel, 56, a native of Grand Isle and resident of Plaquemine, who died at 4:25 a.m. Oct. 19, 2000. He was cremated. He was the brother of Marvin Zim-bro of Ponchatula, Rosanna Zimbro of Minnesota and Merella Venable of Grand Isle. He was preceded in death by his mother, Velma "Thelma" Frazier; and sister, Ann Zimbro. He was Baptist. He loved cats. Samart Funeral Home and Crema-torium of Cut Off was in charge of the arrangements. Elise Naquin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibo-daux for Elise Roger Naquin, 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1 a.m. Oct. 29, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. tonight at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. John Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Yvonne N. Tabor; mother-in-law of Abby Tabor Sr.; sister of Amedeo "A.J." and Jo-seph Roger, Mabel R. Panville, Re-gina R. McArthy, Odette R. Naquin, Rosa May Rousseau, Agnes R. Lev-ron, Nora R. Billiot, Shirley R. Tho-mas and Cecile R. Breaux; grand-mother of Abby and Edmond Tabor and Jean T. Ledet; great-grandmother of Lauren Clare and Julie Elise Ledet; and grandmother-in-law of Larry Le-det. She was preceded in death by her husband Edmond Emile Naquin; parents, Amedeo and Laura Mire Roger; infant sons, Edmond, Harold and Harry Naquin; and sister, Elsie R. Tullier. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibo-daux is in charge of the arrange-ments. Betty Stafford A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Betty Ann Stafford, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Oct. 29, 2000. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. un-til funeral time at the church. A rosary will be said at 10:30 a.m. She was the mother of Tania Staf-ford Fuselier of Slidell. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Pearl Lee Stafford. She was a member of Court No. 145 Knig hts of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary. She was a parishioner of St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Daniel Stevens A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Daniel "Judge" Dennis Stevens, 79, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, who died at 11:05 p.m. Oct. 27, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Eula Mary Danos Stevens; father of Donald J. and Francis P. Stevens; brother of Lena Hebert; grandfather of Kristal Jones, Damian and Anita Stevens; great-grandfather of Derrick, Kaitlin and Jonah Stevens and Devin Jones; stepgrandfather of Ann Shelly, Tim and Chris Babin; and step-great-grandfather of Skyler and Aubrie Babin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleophas and Angelle He-bert Stevens; brothers, Gilbert, Har-ris and Allen Stevens; and sister, Ber-tha Stevens. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. He was a veteran of World War II and D-day. He was a member of the Woodman of the World for 50 years. He was a member of the VFW. Falgout Funeral Homes of Race-land was in charge of the arrange-ments. Tuesday -- October 31, 2000 Mildred Every Religious services will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Batist Church at Lafourche Crossing for Mildred C. Every, 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3 a.m. Oct. 30, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. The dismissal will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be at the Young Men's Benevolent Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing. She was the sister of Essie Every Robinson of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nathan and Jeanette Every; and brothers, Eddie, Joseph, Calvin, Lawrence, Roland, Nolan, Preston and Norman Every. She was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church. She served on the Usher Board. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Jacob Thomas A private memorial service will be held for Jacob Boyd Thomas, infant, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 2:45 p.m. Oct. 18, 2000. He was the son of Shaun W. Thomas and Tammie L. Butler; and half-brother of Bobbie Jean Thomas. He was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. **** DWJ