Thibodeaux Daily Comet November 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. ---------- Wednesday -- November 01, 2000 Allen Bergeron Sr. Religious Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland for Allen J. Bergeron Sr., 49, a native of Port Sulphur and resident of Gonzales, who died Oct. 30, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Green Acres Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. He was the father of Allen J. Jr., Brandon P. and Tobe J. Bergeron and Tonya Marie Griffin; and brother of George and Randy Bergeron, Sharon Matherne and Denise Petit. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Camille Jr. and Mary Ann Badeaux Bergeron. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Sophie Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue for Sophie Brien Boudreaux, 93, a native of Bayou DuLarge and resident of Houma, who died at 7:10 a.m. Oct. 31, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 until 10 p.m. tonight at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Frances de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. She was the mother of Ralph Boudreaux of Anniston, Ala., Jessie Boudreaux of Berwick, Sylvia Thibodaux of Loreauville, Gloria Domangue of Bourg, Elizabeth "Betty" Adair of Houma and Joyce Theriot of Bayou Blue; and sister of Lawrence Brien of Houma. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Boudreaux; parents, Adam and Angelina Champagne Brien; daughter, Madeline Boudreaux; grandson, Greg Theriot; brothers, Adam "Fritz," Harris, Roy and Meldolph Brien; and sisters, Odette Arcement, Angele Collins, Lucy Verret, Iva Usie, Rita and Marie Brien. She was a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Ouida Cox Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. today at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville for Ouida Passantino Cox, 69, a native of New Orleans and resident of Laport, Texas, who died at 5:25 p.m. Oct. 28, 2000. She was the wife of William A. Cox; mother of Steven Burson and Patti Fountain; and sister of Doris Leslie and Catherine Nelson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Passantino and Ouida Landry Passantino. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of the arrangements. Jeffrey Gautreaux A memorial mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Jeffrey Joseph Gautreaux, 49, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, who died at 5:25 a.m. Oct. 29, 2000. He will be cremated. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son o f Rita Kramer Heriard; father of Michael Gautreaux of Thibodaux, Robin Gautreaux of Donaldsonville and Guy Gautreaux of Denham Springs; and brother of Sheryl Price of Thibodaux and Darlene Allemand and Gail Daigle of Labadieville. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert A. Gautreaux. He was a parishioner of St. Philomena Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. He was a plumbing contractor. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Libby Jones A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Libby Josephine Jones, 80, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 2:30 a.m. Oct. 31, 2000. Burial was at St. Francis No. 2 de Sales Cemetery in Houma. She was the mother of Steve and Calloway Jones; and sister of Alma Dufrene and Lucille Ledet. She is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Otto Jones; parents, Gilbert and Ella Boudreaux Fanguy; daughter, Sharlie Pequeno; brother, Howard Fanguy; and sisters, Flavia LeBouef, Mabel Dupre, Noby Glynn, Amelise LeBouef and Eugenia Lirette. Falgout Funeral Homes of Houma was in charge of the arrangements. Friday -- November 03, 2000 H erbert Cheivers Religious services will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Herbert Cheivers, 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Oct. 30, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Allen Chapel Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Gertie Duncan Cheivers; father of Lonnie ellis of Atlanta, Ga., Larry, Gerald, Herbert and Janice Duncan and Charlene Ellis, all of Thibodaux; and brother of Eula Mae Matthews of Thibodaux. He is also survived by five stepdaughters, two stepsons, 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hurley and Rebecca Johnson Cheivers; sisters, Florence Carter and Ertha Lee; and brother, Clarence Thomas. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. LeRoy Billiot Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for LeRoy Adam Billiot Jr., 34, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, who died at 4:30 a.m. Nov. 2, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Prevost Cemetery. He was the husband of Rosella Barnes Billiot of Houma; son of Adam LeRoy Billiot Sr.; stepson of Oscar E. Guidry Sr.; father of Joshua and Liza Billiot; stepfather of Andrea Barnes; and half-brother of Brian E. Guidry, Adam Jr., Jason, Chandler, Nichlos, Judrita and Shania Billiot, Shelton and Sharon Parfait, Sheila Hood, Marilyn Rodriguez, Mary Prestenback, Hazel Ann Guidry and Bridgett Kieff. He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Hazel Pierre; step-parents, Della and Houston "Pete" Parfait; half-brothers, Oscar E. Guidry Jr. and Adam K. Guidry; and half-sister, Bernadette Smith. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Murphy Daigle A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Murphy "Po-boy" Charles Daigle, 88, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 3:10 a.m. Nov. 2, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. tonight and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Anna Aucoin Daigle; father of Robert "Bob" C. and Gail Daigle, Beverly Atchison and Kathleen Boudreaux; and brother of Jeanne Daigle. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Lydia Delaune Daigle; grandson, Michael Atchison; brothers, Dennis, Eddie, Lawrence and Ursin Daigle; and sisters, Pansy Vicknair and Hazel Daigle. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the ar rangements. Wilson Edmond Sr. Religious services will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville for Wilson Edmond Sr., 82, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 9:50 p.m. Oct. 29, 2000. The dismissal will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Pearly B. Edmond of Labadieville; father of Lucille Mitchell of Labadieville and Estelle Francis of Lockport; and brother of Melvin J. Edmond Sr. of Thibodaux. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Emma P. Edmond; and son, Wilson Edmond Jr. He was a member of New Morning Star Baptist Church. He enjoyed baseball, wrestling and reading. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Wilbert Kraemer Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Wilbert Joseph "Black" Kraemer Sr., 80 a native of Kraemer and resident of Chauvin, who died at 4:25 a.m. Nov. 2, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 until 10 p.m. tonight and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the K.C. Hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Mary Jane Danos Kraemer; and father of Bruce, Wilbert Jr., Julie and Catheresa Kraemer; Shelia Larousse, Sarah Skiba, Mary Lou Levron, Brenda Parks, Donna Lirette and Sondra Hammer. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elminte Granier Kraemer; parents, Etienne and Daisy Nicholas Kraemer; daughter, Mary Kraemer; brothers, Delonie, Junior and Robert Kraemer; and sisters, Lillian Legendre, Eunice Adams and Pauline Guidry. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion Post 349. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Anthonette Oubre Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bright Morning Star First Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Anthonette "Toni" Joseph Oubre, 47, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died Oct. 30, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery No. 2 in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Patrick Oubre Sr.; daughter of Florentine J. Blanchard; stepdaughter of Mary Ann Hamilton; mother of Patrick Oubre Jr.; and sister of Herbaline Joseph, Bernadette Jacobs, Lisa and Ansley Hamilton, Yvette Stewacy, Gregory Bl anchard and Glenn and Raymond Burrell. She was preceded in death by her fathers, Raymond J. Joseph and Willie J. Blanchard; and grandparents, Willie Sr. and Mable Joseph and Walter and Stella Jupiter. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. Curtis Singleton Religious services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Evening Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Curtis "Hold Tight" Singleton, 52, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died Oct. 31, 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 Vincent Williams, Huey Curtis, Ivan and Kendra Singleton; and brother of Joseph Singleton and Mack Wiggins of Donaldsonville, Loris Singleton of Thibodaux, Steve Cox of Donaldsonville Randy Cox of Prairieville, Delores Williams of New Orleans and Beulah Thompson of Dorseyville. He is also survived by several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Pernella Wiggins Singleton; and sisters, Ruth Harvey, Virginia Thompson and Geneva Naquin. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. Faustin Williams Religious service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville for Faustin "Mindy" Williams, 42 , a native of Paincourtville and resident of Donaldsonville, who died Oct. 28, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at First Israel Baptist Church Cemetery in Belle Rose. He was the father of Faustin M. Williams of Napoleonville and Jermaine J. and Tamika Williams of Thibodaux; and brother of Edward Rodrigue and Bryant Williams of Donaldsonville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Faustin Randall and Ella Mae Williams; and brother Roland Williams. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. Monday -- November 06, 2000 Eric Candies A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Eric Charles Candies, 19, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Nov. 5, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. Tuesday 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 son of Kevin S. and Kathleen Beebe Candies; grandson of Agnes Candies and Vera Beebe Robertson; great-grandson of Reba Johnson; and brother of Chris, Ryan, Sean and Ashley A. Candies. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Captain Otto Candies and Jessie Lee Beebe. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in - charge of the arrangements. Gertie Danos A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Gertie Thibodeaux Danos, 80, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 10:25 a.m. Nov. 5, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. tonight and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Homes in Raceland. Burial will be at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews. She was the sister of Norris and Eddie Thibodeaux, Beulah Chaisson, Eva Ordoyne, Mabel Guillot, Melia Orgeron and Lorraine Adams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eunice Danos; parents, Elexon and Gloris Luda Pierce Thibodeaux; and sisters, Esterlina Vicknair and Enola and Eura Thibodeaux. She was a member of Senior Citizens of Thibodaux. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Eddie Frederick Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever for Eddie J. Frederick Jr., 73, a native of Union and resident of Schriever, who died at 12:55 p.m. Nov. 4, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 until 9 p.m. tonight at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Barbara Schouest Frederick; father of Kenneth "Fee" and Tommy Frederick, Shelia F. Gros and Jackie F. Hebert; and brother of John, Glen, Allen "Cou" and Emile "Bay" Frederick and Rita F. Boudreaux. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie J. Sr. and Juliette Jacob Frederick. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Odile Lassere A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Odile Bourgeois Lassere, 82, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 3, 2000. Burial will be in Vacherie. She was the mother of Geraldine Oubre; mother-in-law of Leo Oubre; and sister of Elmire Osland of California; Elvine Ovella and Joyce Barre of Metairie, Alice Kreamer of Westwego, Blanche Kliebert of Ponchatoula and Edward Bourgeois of Vacherie. She is also survived by three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Lassere Jr.; parents, Alcibia and Blanche Reulet Bourgeois; granddaughter, Jina Marie Oubre; sister, Lois Couret; and brothers, Joseph, Alcibia Jr. and Wilfred Bourgeois. She enjoyed playing bingo and going to casinos. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville was in charge of the arrangements. Nephta Lorraine A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a. m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Nephta "Nef" G. Lorraine, 80, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, w ho died at 7:50 p.m. Nov. 5, 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 Barbara Callais, Diane L. Griffin and Vickie Lorraine; and sister of Irene G. Bychurch, Lois G. Guidroz and Shirley G. Savoie. She is also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Lorraine; parents, Wilfred and Devienne Guidry; brothers, Hilton, Edward and Norman Guidry; and sisters, Clara Savoie and Ezonna Guidry. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters, Ladies Altar Society and VFW Auxiliary. She was a volunteer at Cut Off Youth Center for 32 years. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Yves Melancon Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Marrero for Yves "Buster" P. Melancon Jr., 84, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Marrero, who died Nov. 5, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. tonight and 8:30 until 10 a.m. Tuesday at Westside Funeral Home in Marrero. Burial will b e at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Anna Mae Landeche Melancon; son of Inez O. Melancon; father of Randy P., Craig P. and Glenn P. Melancon and Monica Harderman; brother of Dolores Ledet of Lockport, Harold Melancon of Delhi, Margaret Daniel of Allen, Texas, Barbara M. Rivere of Marrero and Betty Naquin of Howe, Texas; father-in-law of Janet L. and Jacquine F. Melancon; and grandfather of Christopher Yves-Paul, David P. II, Alexandre P. and Kara L. Melancon. He was preceded in death by his father Yves P. Melancon Sr.; and son, David P. Melancon. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Westside Funeral Home of Marrero is in charge of the arrangements. Verle Reeves Sr. Religious services will be held at 8:30 p.m. tonight at Allen Chapel AME Church in Thibodaux for the Rev. Verle Nelson Reeves Sr., a native of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and resident of Thibodaux, who died Oct. 24, 2000. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Verle N. Jr. and Fred M. Reeves, Anta R. Hebert and Dorothea R. Verdin, all of Houma and Sgt. Darryl P. Reeves of Tucon, Ariz.; and brother of Geraldine R. Lighton of Denver, Colo. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise M. Reeves; parents, Clarence and Dorothy G. Reeves; son, Melvin D. Reeves; and brothers, Clarence G. Jr. and William "Bill" O. Reeves. He pastored churches in Canada, Washington, California and Louisiana. He mentored and taught many young clergy. He was retired from U.S. Governement civil service in Houma after 20 years. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Mary Soudelier A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Louis Catholic Church in Houma for Mary Ann Champagne Soudelier, 53, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 12:10 p.m. Nov. 3, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Raymond Soudelier of Houma; daughter of Pearl Theriot Champagne of Lafourche Parish; mother of Eric Paul and Shannon Soudelier, Theresa S. Dupre and Deena S. Bryant, all of Houma; and sister of Franklin, Herbert, Hubert, Clarence, Cleveland and Gerald Champagne and Deborah Fields. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Champagne, one brother and one sister. She was a homemaker. She was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of the arrangements. Naby Usey A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux f or Naby Louise Danos Usey, 63, a native of Mathews and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 4, 2000. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Arlen A. Usey; mother of Janice Trosclair and Kathy Roundtree; sister of Steve Danos, Hazel Chiasson, Mildred Folse, Lois Pierce and Noela Terracina; mother-in-law of Emmett Trosclair Jr. and Eric Roundtree; and grandmother of Melissa, Kristina and Samantha Trosclair and Erica Roundtree. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alidor Sr. and Agolnie Danos; and brothers, Alidor Jr., Herbert and Herman Danos. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of the arrangements. Tuesday -- November 07, 2000 Dora Callier Religious services were held at 11 a.m. today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Dora Landry Callier, 101, a native of Napo-leonville and resident of New Iberia, who died at 12:15 a.m. Nov. 6, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She is survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Whitaker Callier; parents, Abel and Onezile Boudreaux Landry; son, William Whitaker Cal-lier; brothers, Charles, Edward, Francis and Folton Landry; and sis-ter, Iva Mae Walter. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of the arrange-ments. Sophie Van Dyke A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Sophie K. Van Dyke, 81, a native of Edna, Pa., and resident of Houma, who died Nov. 5, 2000. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. She was the mother of Raymond Jr. and Dorothy Van Dyke and Karen Downs; and sister of Julie Vincent, Eva Vaich and Katherine Laughne-ker. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Van Dyke Sr.; parents, Michael and Anna Krasniv-ich; son, Clarence Van Dyke; daughter, Kathleen Cressonie Terrebonne; and brothers, Michael and Johnny Krasnivich. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Jimmy Lackey Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Jimmy Lackey, 74, a native of Seminole, Okla., and resident of Houma, who died Nov. 6, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 until 9 p.m. Wednesday 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 Lois Martin Lackey; father of Jimmy Ray Lackey and Barbara "Jeannie" Ledet; and stepfather of Lloyd, Floyd, Marvin, Joel and Brent Ledet and Jo Ann Brien and Kayla Dupre; and brother of Juanita Renton of Seminole, Leo fa Mears of Tulsa, Okla., and Erma Sheppard of Enterprise, Ala. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, 14 step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Euraline Eula Mae "Gerry" Lackey; parents, William T. and Ida Mae Lackey of Seminole; son, Robert Dale Lackey; and brother, William T. Lackey of Tulsa. He was Baptist. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a retired salesman in the oilfield. Donations to the family are pre-ferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crema-torium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Donald Naquin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Donald Patrick "Pat" Naquin, 49, a native of New Orleans and resident of Montegut, who died Nov. 4, 2000. Visitation will be from 3 until 10 p.m. tonight and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He was the son of Zelma Naquin of Isle de Jean Charles; father of Rene and Jodie Naquin of Pointe Aux Chenes, Lance Naquin of Bourg and Kiah Naquin of Houma; stepfather of Ronny Hutchinson Jr. and Candice Naquin of Bourg and Jude Dupre of Chauvin; and brother of Al "Pint" Naquin of Isle de Jean Charles, Carl "Pork" Naquin of Pointe Aux Chenes and Barbar a Naquin of Thibodaux. He is also survived by one grand-child. He was preceded in death by his father, Anicet Naquin; and grandparents, Antoine and Marceline Bourg Naquin and Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester B illiot. He was a tugboat captain for 30 years and was employed at Rainbow Marine. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge the arrangements. Wednesday -- November 08, 2000 Eddie Clement A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Eddie "T-Ed" Clement, 87, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died at 12:30 a.m. Nov. 8, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 until 9 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Irene C. Clement; and father of Carroll, Roland, Terry and Raymond Clement, Corrine Gros, Jo Ann Naquin and Mary Jane Chiasson. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cyprien and Florence Borne Clement; brothers, Claude and Frank Clement; and sisters, Elma Clement, Louise Chiasson and Modest Morvant. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He was a retired farmer. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangeme nts. Jeanette Duet 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 Jeanette Thibodeaux Cormier Duet, 81, a native of Choctaw and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 12:55 p.m. Nov. 6, 2000. Visitation will be from noon until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Hebert Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Vincent Jr. and Sam Cormier Sr., Douglas Sr., Nolan and Wiley Duet and Gladys Duet Esponge; mother-in-law of Diana Perkins, Shirley Smith, Maryann Terrebonne, Susan Plaisance and Darryl Esponge; grandmother of Cully, Sam Jr., Lonnie, Duane, Connie Vance and Shelly Cormier, Tina, Trixie, Tally, Douglas Jr., Denise, Jessica, Jason, Lauren, Ramona, Melissa and Debra Duet and Chase, Angela, Chuck, Dana and Brandi Esponge; step-grandmother of Jamie Eymard and Jackie Guidry; great-grandmother of Logan Laborde, Jordan Gundstrome, Larry Jr. and Jalen Edwards, Terri and Lori Dupuy, Betsy Lafont, Brandon Allemand, Katie Autin, Jamie Angelle, Kelley and Andrian Coupel, Noah Laird, Lindsey Cheramie and Blake and Hannah Esponge; and step-great-grandmother of Louis III and Kaitlyn Eymard, Alexander Lantier and Courtnee Primeaux. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Vincent Cormier Sr.; second husband, Wilfred J. Duet; parents, Edward an d Aline Hebert Thibodeaux; brothers, Aramise, Eearlise, Edgar and Claude Thibodeaux; and great-granddaughter, Justice Edwards. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Thursday -- November 09, 2000 Judith Bourg A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday for at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Judith "Dianne" Bourg, 51, a native of Magee, Miss., and resident of Houma, who died at 8:45 p.m. Nov. 7, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the chapel. Burial will be at Grace Church Memorial Garden in Houma. She was the wife of Francis O. Bourg III; daughter of Johnnie Spell Gautreaux; mother of Robert Lee Boudreaux Jr. of Hattiesburg, Miss., and Amy Lee Ford of Houma; and sister of Linda Watson and Debra Olivier, both of Houma. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father. E.L. "Bill" Little, and brother, Steve Randall Little. She was a youth assistance volunteer at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Houma. Falgout Funeral Homes of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Jessica Verdin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Jessica Black Verdin, 19, a native and resident of Gall iano, who died Nov. 7, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano She was the wife of Brent Verdin; daughter of Russel and Paula Borne Black; granddaughter of Lonnie C. and Jane Black; and sister of Russel A. Black. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Paul and Melza Borne. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Friday -- November 10, 2000 Edwina Himel A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Edwina Clement Himel, 93, a native of St. John Community and resident of Labadieville, who died at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 8, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of V.J. Himel; mother-in-law of Lena Simon Himel; grandmother of Wanda Gonzales and Vanessa Cumming; great-grandmother of Chad Gonzales and Jay and Christian Aysen; and great-great-grandmother of Wyatt Gonzales. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ulysse Himel; second husband, Aurelien Himel; parents, Ernest and Sidonia Oncale Clement; brothers, Leon, Oscar "Card," August "Tee Gus," Eusehe "Zeb," Sam, Nolan and Chester Clement; and sisters, Viola Clement and Flore Riche. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville was in charge o f the arrangements. Aubrey LeBlanc Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Houma for Aubrey Joseph LeBlanc Sr., 77, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 1:45 a.m. Nov. 9, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. tonight and 8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Homes in Houma. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the former husband of Shirley LeBlanc Crochet; father of Michael J. LeBlanc Sr. and Barbara L. Plake of Houma; and brother of Wilson and Claude LeBlanc of Houma. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Emma Dupre LeBlanc; son, Aubrey J. LeBlanc Jr.; brother, Junius LeBlanc; and one granddaughter. Falgout Funeral Homes of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Margaret Payne Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Margaret Nelson Payne, 63, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, who died at 10 a.m. Nov. 8, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Greater St. Mathews Baptist Church Cemetery in Mathews. She was the mother of Gregory, Roger and Keith Payne, Sharon Williams and Barbara and Julie Wright, all of Texas, Kenneth Wright and Zondica Payne of Raceland, Iris Payne of Houma and Dedria Jones of Morgan City; and sister of Dorothy Wallace of Houma and Cecile Ringold of Gretna. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland Payne; parents, Eddie and Virginia Nelson; three children; brothers, Bennie McGuire, Joe Lewis and Lester Nelson; and sisters, Theresa Coleman, Irene Allen, Betty Williams and Alberta Johnson. She was Baptist. She was a member of Mount Lebanon Chapter No. 3, Order of Eastern Star of New Orleans. She enjoyed fishing. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Williana Skidmore Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Paincourtville for Williana "Dolly" Skidmore, 62, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Bertrandville, who died Nov. 6, 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 Richard Skidmore of Bertrandville; mother of Angelina Truehill, Pamela Burd, Nelson, Ricky, Richie, Lisa and Bridget Skidmore, all of Bertrandville, Della Harris of Belle Rose, Quentin Skidmore of Plattenville and Durwin and Nicole Skidmore of Baton Rouge; stepmother of Richard and Gerald Lee of New Orleans; and sister of Simon, Wa lter, Henry and Lionel Williams, Irene Parker, Elouise Sloane, Julie Morris and Ophelia Carter. She was preceded in death by her parents, Simon and Ophelia Williams; brothers, Percy and Willie Williams; and sister Hazel Johnson. Williams and Southall F uneral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. Kirby Solet Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Kirby F. Solet Sr., 60, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, who died at 11:24 p.m. Nov. 9, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 until 9 p.m. tonight and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Barbara Sampay Solet of Houma; father of Kirby P., Kirby F. Jr., Cindy, Kellie and Tina Solet, Mickey Porche, Penny Dehart and Paula Elenijackel, all of Houma, Karen Deville of Baton Rouge, Sharon Solet of Alabama and Pamela Lindsey of Seatle, Wa.; and brother of Mike and Thomas Solet of Houma, Pierre Solet, Ovelia Verdin and Lena Lodrigue, all of Dulac and Mildred Muller of New Orleans. He is also survived by 27 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lovience and Ida Gregoire Solet; son, Lovience Solet; and grandson, Christopher Solet. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. H e enjoyed fishing and trawling. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Edward Young Jr. Religious services will be held at 8 p.m. tonight at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Edward Charles "Pee-Wee" Young Jr., 50, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Nov. 3, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Moses Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the son of Jessie Lee Young of Charlotte, N.C.; father of Joskeen Garner of Floriean; and brother of Chris and Bruce Young, Sylvia Rogers and Dianne Manuel, all of Thibodaux, Nathaniel Young of Vacherie and Rosie Brown of McKinney, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Charles Young Sr., and brother, Larry Young. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Monday -- November 13, 2000 Alma Bergeron A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Luling for Alma Hymel Bergeron, 91, a native of Luling and resident of Baton Rouge, who died at 9:15 a.m. Nov. 11, 2000. Burial was at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft. She was the mother of Joseph W. Bergeron Jr. of Luling, Marie B. S chmidt of Folsom, Carolyn D. Bergeron of Pensacola, Fla. and Mary B. "Maggie" Jones of Baton Rouge; and half-sister of Larry, Conrad and Leontine Hymel. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph W. Bergeron Sr.; parents, Lionel J. and Odette Becnel Hymel; stepmother, Albertine Mercier Hymel; brothers, Lionel Jr. and Hubert Hymel; half-brother, Charles Hymel Sr.; sisters, Elode Hymel, Louise H. Chiasson and Odette H. Webre; and stepsister, Evelyn H. Ingraham. Donations for masses are preferred. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland was in charge of the arrangements. Easman Chiasson A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Easman A. Chiasson, 87, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, who died at 6:45 a.m. Nov. 11, 2000. Burial was at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was the father of Leroy, Freddie and Jessie Chiasson, Alice C. Bodureaux, Betty C. Bourgeois and Velma C. Ford; and brother of Teddy Chiasson, Madeline C. Terrebonne and Doris C. Fuselier. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie E. Chiasson; parents, Klebert and Louise B. Chiasson; brothers, Lionel, Junius and Fenwick Chiasson; and sister, Rosie C. Orge ron. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland was in charge of the arrangements. Rebecca Conklin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg for Rebecca Crandel Conklin, 55, a native of Owasso, Mich., and resident of Bourg, who died at 1:55 p.m. Nov. 11, 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. She was the wife of Robert J. Conklin Sr. of Bourg; daughter of Margaret Clark of Owasso; mother of Patrick Conklin of Coteau, William and Fawn Conklin and Louella Clement, all of Bourg and Robert Jr. and Thereasa Conklin and Mildred Duplantis, all of Montegut; and sister of Mary, Carolyn, Jane and Connie, all of Michigan. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Norman Crandel; and brother, Jack Clark. She was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. She was a homemaker. Donations to the family are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Robert Danos Religious services were held at 11 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Robert Joseph "Boogie" Danos, 31, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 1:21 p.m. Nov. 8, 2000. Burial was at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He was the father of Brittany and Kelcey Danos of Lockport; and brother of Daniel Danos, Brenda Danos Verret, Mary Louise Naquin and Lisa Marie Cook, all of Bourg, Roy and David Danos of Houma, Randy Danos of Gray, Faye Sue Danos of Isle Jean Charles, Melissa Pellegrin of Bayou Blue and Charlene Ann Danos of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Edith Bodureaux Danos; and brother, Anthony Paul Danos. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of the arrangements. Joyce Levron A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue for Joyce Falgout Levron, 68, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 1:45 a.m. Nov. 12, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 until 9 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Godfrey Levron of Bayou Blue; daughter of Annie Marcel Falgout of Bayou Blue; and mother of Kerry Levron and Diana Boudreaux of Bayou Blue. She is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Chester Falgout. She was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. She enjoyed sewing. Donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred. Sama rt Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Leon McWilliams Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Leon P. "Jimmy" McWilliams Sr., 57, a native of Oak Grove and resident of Cut Off, who died at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 10, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the former husband of Cheryl B. McWilliams; son of Juanita Daly; father of Leon Jr., Jimmy "J.D." and Pamela Ann McWilliams and Denise Ann Vizier; brother of Judy Leone and Joyce Spears; and stepbrother of David, Dan and Carol Daly. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carolyn Barrios McWilliams; father, Quinton McWilliams; stepfather, David A. Daly Sr.; and brother, Quinton McWilliams Jr. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a wireline operator for 18 years. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of the arrangements. Odaia Pierce A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Odaia Cheramie Pierce, 89, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, who died at 2:51 p.m. Nov. 12, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church mauso leum. She was the wife of Webster A. Pierce Sr.; mother of Webster A. Pierce Jr., Rose Mary P. Adams, Mary Ann P. Loupe and Peggy P. Guidry; and sister of Elie Cheramie and Alzire C. Lefort. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in deat h by her parents, Loca and Euzid Adams Cheramie; brothers, Andrew and Mark Cheramie; and sister, Mercedes C. Guidry. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She recently celebrated 71 years of marriage. She was a homemaker. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. Victoria Pontiff Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Victoria Bourg Pontiff, 96, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Montegut, who died at 7:22 a.m. Nov. 11, 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 Holy Family No. 1 Cemetery in Dulac. She was the mother of Ernest Charles Pontiff and Shirley P. Scott of Grand Caillou. She is also survived by two brothers, one sister, four grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Pontiff; and parents, Victor and Lia Billemore Bourg. She was Pentecostal. Sam art Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Richard Reidel A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Richard Lee Reidel, 46, a native of Oakland, Calif., and resident of Houma, who died at 8:05 p.m. Nov. 9, 2000. Visitation will be from noon until funeral time at the funeral home. He was the fiance of Casey Shaneil Steger of Houma; and father of Richard Reidel of Houma. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Violet Reidel. He was a retired supervisor at ChromAlloy. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Jessie Smith A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Jessie Mae Smith, 56, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 3:53 p.m. Nov. 10, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Millard "Melow" Smith Jr.; mother of Yvonne Smith Alleman; and sister of Janice R. Bruce. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Yvonne Cheramie Rebstock. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off was in charge of the arrangements. Albert Waguespack A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Phillip Catholic Church in Vacherie for Albert Joseph Waguespack, 70, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 9 a.m. Nov. 11, 2000. Burial was at the church mausoleum. He was the husband of Jackie Gravois Waguespack; son of Cecile Schexnayder; father of Christine Cranford of Lafayette, Ellie Sandlin of Thibodaux, Julie Barry of Brandon, Miss., and Al, Michael and Eric J. Waguespack, all of Thibodaux; and brother of Shirley Waguespack, Mary Ann Borne, Cecile Hymel, Elaine Legendre, Geraldine, Francis A. Jr., Thomas, Charles and Wayne Waguespack, all of Vacherie, And Barbara Wood of St. James. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Francis A. Waguespack; adopted parents, Leonard M. and Maude G. Waguespack; and brother, Allen M. Waguespack. He was the owner of Waguespack Oil Company. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1514 for more than 50 years and a member of the board of directors of First American Bank. H.C. Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher was in charge of the arrangements. Tuesday -- November 14, 2000 George Berry A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for George C. "Chief" Berry, 74, a native of Brokenbow, Okla., and resident of Houma, who died at 2:40 a.m. Nov. 9, 2000. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. He was the husband of Beverly Shields Berry of Houma; father of Brad Miller of Houma; and brother of Mackel Applewhite of Bogalusa. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester E. and Alma Dorn Berry; and son, Douglas Gerald Brown. He was Baptist. He served 15 years in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the VFW in Bogalusa. He was a deputy sheriff with Terrebonne Parish for five years. Donations to the family are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Edwina Himel A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Edwina Clement Himel, 93, a native of St. John Community and resident of Labadieville, who died at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 8, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of U.J. Himel; mother-in-law of Lena Simon Himel; grandmother of Wanda Gonzales and Vanessa Cummins; great-grandmother of Chad Gonzales and Jay and Christian Aysen; and great-great-grandmother of Wyatt Gonzales. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ulysse Himel; second husband, Aurelien Himel; parents, Ernest and Sidonia Oncale Clement; brothers, Leon, Oscar "Caro," August "Tee Gus," Eusehe "Zeb," Sam, Nolan and Chester Clement; and sisters, Viola Clement and Flore Riche. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville was in charge of the arrangements. Zelphia Ordoyne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Zelphia "Faye" Use' Ordoyne, 93, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:24 a.m. Nov. 14, 2000. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Lester J. Ordoyne; and sister of Cleveland Hughes, Velma Hebert and Ouida Doucet. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester A. Ordoyne; parents, Gaston and Louise Thibodeaux Use'; and sister, Ida Blanco. She was a retired employee of the Lafourche Parish School Board. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Fire Station 308 and a resident of Audubon Guest Home. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangments. Kathryn Hernandez Kathryn Silmon Hernandez, 37, a native of Thibodaux and resident of LaGrange, Texas, died at 6:30 a.m. Nov. 2, 2000. She was the daughter of Doyle Silmon of Farmerville; mother of John, Jay and Jenny Hernandez, all of LaGrange, Texas; and sister of Johnny Silmon of Thailand, Pamela and Debra Silmon of Lydia, Marie Water of Tulsa, Okla., Tracey Silmon of Monroe and Amber Dupre of Branson, Mo. She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen Silmon; and brother, Scott Silmon. She was Baptist. She enjoyed playing volleyball. Donations to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 149100, Austin, TX, 78714, are preferred. Mary Smith Religious services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Thibodaux for Mary A. Smith, 50, a native of Washington State and resident of Thibodaux, who died Nov. 12, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday and noon until 1:45 p.m. at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Robert D. Smith; daughter of Leonard and Alice Loffland Biskeborn; mother of Stacy Bryant; and sister of Robert Biskeborn and Joyce Munson. She is also survived by one grandchild. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Wednesday -- November 15, 2000 Eunice Bourgeois A memorial service will be held at 9 a.m. Dec. 2 at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Eunice A. Bourgeois, 88, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:30 p.m. Nov. 15, 2000. Her body will be donated to science. She was the sister of Frederic Adams of Beverly Hills, Mich. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Bourgeois; parents, Charles and Al ice Stevens Adams; brothers Anatole "Nat," James, Charles and Kermit Adams; and sisters, Bernice A. Thibodeaux, Nola A. Ramogosa, Beulah A. Hernandez and Oceana A. Foret. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. She was a retired employee of Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. Thursday -- November 16, 2000 Phillip Boudreaux Phillip E. Boudreaux, 53, a native of Lockport and resi dent of Kansas City, Mo., died Nov. 9, 2000. He was the husband of Libby Boudreaux; former husband of Rose Ann Boudreaux Signon; father of Ryan, Rene and Beth Boudreaux; and brother of Mrs. Allie "Paula" Sampey. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Jr. and Alma "Boots" Boudreaux. Eunice Bourgeois A memorial service will be held at 9 a.m. Dec. 2 at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Eunice A. Bourgeois, 88, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:30 p.m. Nov. 14, 2000. Her body will be donated to science. She was the sister of Frederic Adams of Beverly Hills, Mich. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Bourgeois; parents, Charles and Alice Stevens Adams; brothers Anatole "Nat," James, Charles and Kermit Adams; and sisters, Bernice A. Thibodeaux, Nola A. Ramogosa, Beulah A. Hernandez and Oceana A. Foret. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. She was a retired employee of Thibodaux Regiona l Medical Center. Norris Bourgeois Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Norris Paul Bourgeois Sr., 73, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 3:25 a.m. Nov. 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Marion Margaret Matherne Bourgeois; father of Norris P. Jr., Ellis J. and Linda M. Bourgeois, Nancy B. Rodrigue, Susan B. Bankston and Sally B. Sallettes; brother of Leverence J. Bourgeois, Inez B. Foret, Agnes B. Adams and Anna Mae B. Clement; grandfather of Don and Samuel Rodrigue, Jermie, Rickie and Angel Bankston, April Bourgeois and Jamie Parfait; and great-grandfather of Roman Yerena, Stafen Rodrigue, Seth, Kelsey and Spenser Bankston, Raylyn Parfait, Mykah Dies and Austin Verdin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theophile and Lydia Danos Bourgeois. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of the VFW. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Earl Daigle Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles community for Earl J. Daigle, 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2 p.m. Nov. 15, 2000. Visitation wil l be from 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Internment will be in the church mausoleum. He was the husband of Marjorie Himel Daigle of Labadieville; father of Linda Lavigne of Augusta, Ga., Marlene Evans of Conroe, Texas, Tammy Breaux of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Loraine Palmquist of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; and brother of Walter T. and Harry W. Daigle, Frances A. "Princess" Borne and Lucie R. Cancienne. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Cecile Daigle; brothers, Felix W. and Everett J. Daigle; and sister, Velda F. Talbot. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran of the Pacific Theater and the German Army of Occupation. He was a member of the Thibodaux VFW. He retired as an ironworker for J. Ray McDermott. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Friday -- November 17, 2000 Amanda Aysine A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off for Amanda Collins Aysine, 83, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 7 p.m. Nov. 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the sister of Cleveland, Johnny, Demoville "D.J." Jr., Carrol and Nolda Collins, Doris Williams, B ertha Borne, Dorita Bruce, Anna Mae Anderson and Virgie Leonard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ambrose Aysine; parents, Demoville Sr. and Celestine Melancon Collins; brothers, E.J., Joseph, Adam and Alvin Collins; and sisters, Alvina, Gloria, Josephine and Lucy Collins. She was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Lydia Christen A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church for Lydia Goodman Christen, 93, a native and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 6:45 p.m. Nov. 15, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Henry Christen; and sister of Lisa "Susie" Parker. She is also survived by six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas Christen; parents, Henry and Liza Barrios Goodman; son, Ralph Christen; brother, Frederick Goodman; and sisters, Mabel Galiano, Odile Ives and Amy Zimmerman. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Ejay Doucet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Ejay Paul Doucet, 68, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 4:36 a.m. Nov. 17, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 until 10:30 a.m. Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Willie Mae Guidry Doucet; father of Ronald J. Doucet and Faye Ann Doucet Guidroz; father-in-law of Stella Martinez Doucet; and brother of Venita Eymard, Enola Dufrene, Annette Doucet and Madeline Marsden. He is also survived by five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ludwig and Arcdie Eymard Doucet; brother, Warren Doucet; and grandson, Jared Guidroz. He was Catholic. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed crabbing. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Emily Francis A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Church in Dulac for Emily Francis, 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, who died at 7:40 a.m. Nov. 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 until 10 p.m. Sunday and 8 until 9 p.m. Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at Prevost Cemetery in Dulac. She was the mother of Gus, Paul, Andrew and Augusta Francis, Theresa Verret, Octavia Billiot, Andrea Parfait and Lucretia and Patricia Stelly; and sister of Joseph Edward Billiot and Thelma Fit ch. She is also survived by 62 grandchildren and 163 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adam Francis; parents, Alphonse and Eva Billiot; sons, Herbert, Gabrial, Frank, Daniel and Henry Francis; daughters, Mary Ann Billiot, Hazel Henderson and Virginia and Emily Francis; half-sisters, Marie Robinson, Malanne Solet and Josephine Pierre; and sister, Virginia Verdin. She was Catholic. She was a housewife. Samart Funeral Home and Crematium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Johnny Landry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Johnny Joseph Landry, 64, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died at 4 p.m. Nov. 16, 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 brother of Theresa Degruise and May Lirette. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Adela Benoit Landry; brother, Jessie Landry; and sisters, Emily Chiasson and Hazel Hidalgo. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Monday -- November 20, 2000 Clarence Every Religious services will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Baptist Church at Lafourche Crossing for Clarence "Man" Every, 88 a native and resident of Thibodaux, who di ed at 2 p.m. Nov. 18, 2000. The dismissal will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Baptist Church. Burial will be at the Young Men's Benevolent Society Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing. He was the husband of Louisa Toney Every of Thibodaux; father of Claude and Brenda Every of Johnson Ridge, Betty Every Batiste, Leonard Eva L. Every, all of Thibodaux; brother of Ernest Every of Thibodaux, Leotha Every Triggs of Avondale and Elizabeth Every Harris and E arl Every Sr. of New Orleans. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam Sr. and Amy Adams Every; son, Clarence Everett; sister, Virginia Every Watkins; and brothers, Lloyd "Baby" Sr., Adam Sr. and James "Jam" Every. He was Baptist and a member of St. Paul Baptist Church Deacon Board. He enjoyed hunting and gardening. He was a retired construction worker Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Nola Chabaud A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Nola Hymel Chabaud, 82, a native of Wallace and resident of Avondale, who died at 11:45 a.m. Nov. 18, 2000. Burial was at St. Phillip Cemetery in Vacherie. She was the mother of Charlene C. Cressionie; and sister of Henry and Ralph Hymel, Marie Faucheaux, Ethel Scioneaux, Hilda Vicknair, Lucille Hymel, Phil Keller and Gloria Cervantes. She is also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Chabaud; parents, Henry Joseph and Philomene Waguespack Hymel; and sister, Bernice Dufresne. She was a retired teacher in Jefferson Parish for 34 years. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland was in charge of the arrangements. Larry Guidry A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, who died at 7 p.m. Nov. 17, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Audrey Hebert Guidry; son of Harris Guidry Sr.; father of Carl J. and Jody P. Guidry; and brother of Harris J. Guidry Jr. and Harriet G. Cheramie. He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie R. Guidry. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. He enjoyed gardening and fishing. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off was in charge of the arrangements. Charles Hotard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer for Charles "T- Charlie" Hotard, 56, a native of Bayou Boeuf and resident of Kraemer, who died at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 17, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 until 10 p.m. tonight and 8 a.m. until funeral time a t the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Sandra Chiasson Hotard; father of Regan J. Hotard and Melina H. Aucoin; grandfather of Tyler Aucoin; brother of Ray, Delvin, Arthur, Howard, Randy, Ashton and David Hotard, Gloria Hymel, Leona Braud, Victoria Clement and Peggy Brazan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melacent and Edith Cortez Hotard; and brother, Ronnie Hotard. He was a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. He was a member of the Bayou Boeuf Fire Department. He enjoyed cooking. He was owner of Hotard Welding Service. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Jimmy LeBlanc Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Jimmy Peter LeBlanc Sr., 57, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Alexandria, who died at 7:10 a.m. Nov. 18, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the father of Jimmy Jr., Don Michael, Kevin and Angela LeBlanc; and brother of Mack, Anthony and Eddie LeBlanc, Barbara "Bobbie" Chiasson, Joyce Borne, Grace Daigle, Odell Benoit and Diane Cavalier. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antoine and Cynthia Thibodeaux LeBlanc. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville was in charge of the arra ngements. Brian Morris A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at Master's Funeral Home in West Virginia for Brian Kirk Morris, 28, a native of West Virginia and resident of Metairie, who died at 9:20 p.m. Nov. 14, 2000. He was the husband of Jamaya Ownes Morris; son of Keith Morris and Eileen Tennant; father of Laura Morris; and brother of Craig Morris and Edwin and Elizabeth Tennant. He was Catholic. He was in the U.S. Marine Corps for nine years. He was employed by South Eastern Motor Freight. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland was in charge of the arrangements. Orleans Pitre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Orleans "O.A." Pitre, 83, a native of Cut Off and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 8:27 a.m. Nov. 19, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. He was the husband of Louella Picciola Pitre; father of Michael, Patrick and Peter Pitre; and brother of Josephine P. Pitre. He is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Constant and Amy Lorraine Pitre; grandchild, Russ Pitre; and sisters, Alice P. Pierce and Marceline L. Guidry. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of K.C. Council No. 9000, American Legion Post No. 259, La. and Lafourche Retired Teachers Association and Rotary Club of Golden Meadow, with 37 years perfect attendance. He was a retired assistant superintendent of schools for Lafourche Parish. Donations to Lafourche Parish Heart Association are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Thomas Nelson Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville for Thomas "Tom" Nelson, 59, a native and resident of Ewellville, who died Nov. 16, 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 Beverly W. Nelson; and father of Shirley N. Carter of Ewellville, Troy Glen Nelson of Glennwood, Calif. and Thomas Nelson Jr. of Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mable and Joseph Nelson; and sister, Vivian N. Adams. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangments. Audrey Reed Religious services were held at 8 p.m. Sunday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose for Audrey S. Reed, 55, a native and resident of Belle Rose, who died Nov. 16, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Neola Sims; mother of Auntweanease L. and Amanda M. Reed of Belle Rose, Felton Reed Jr. and of Klotzville, Ethelridge P. Reed of Donaldsonville and Fabian B. Reed of Belle Rose; and sister of Willie Mae and Gail M. Sims of New Orleans, Ethel Mae and Althea Sims and JoMary Hayes of Belle Rose. She is also survived by eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felton Reed Sr.; father, Wilbert Sims Sr.; and brother Joseph Sims. She was a former member of First Israel Baptist Church Usher Baord No. 2. Tuesday -- November 21, 2000 George Coriell A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for George Sherman Coriell, 84, a native of Darrow and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 1:10 p.m. Nov. 19, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Ruby Deroche Corielle; and father of Keith, Robert and James Coriell, Frances C. Weaver, Debrah C. Kelly and Maureen C. Matherne. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman Vincent and Emily Richard Melancon Coriell; brothers, William V., Howard and Richard Coriell; sister, Elouise Gaudin; half-brother, Jimmie Melancon; and half-sisters, Blanche Pollet, Connie Melancon and Cecile Andermann. Falgout Funer al Homes of Raceland was in charge of the arrangements. Anise Foret A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles community for Anise Bourgeois Foret, 84, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 6:23 a.m. Nov. 20, 2000. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She was the wife of Nelson J. Foret Sr.; mother of Nelson J. Foret Jr. and Ivadell Chauvin; and sister of Emily B. Cheramie. She is also survived by three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Elizabeth Richard Bourgeois; brothers, Paul, Noah, Louis, Wilson, Rene, Abel, Blaise and Charles Bourgeois; and sister, Agnes Pitre. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Leroy Sims III A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Benedict The Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville for Leroy Sims III, 36, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houma, who died Nov. 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Leroy J. Sims Jr. of Napoleonville; brother of Angela Hirsch of Napoleonville, Earline Verdin of Gray and Cotina Sims of Bertrandville; and grandson of Josephine Sims of Napoleonville. He was preceded in death by his mother, Earline Sims; and grandparents, Norman and Permilla Bougere. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. Wednesday -- November 22, 2000 Milton Adams A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Mothe Funeral Home Chapel in Harvey for Milton "T-Mill" Adams, 70, a native of Cut Off and resident of Gretna, who died at 3:50 a.m. Nov. 11, 2000. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. today and 7:30 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Gretna. He was the husband of Juanita Lapeyrouse Adams; father of Troy Adams, Millicent Kiff and Martha Roane; and brother of Edward P. and Norman J. Adams and Vivian Prejean. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward J. and Florida Danos Adams. He was Catholic and a parishioner of St. Cletus Catholic Church in Gretna. He served in the U. S. Army. He was finance director of Gulf Oil. Mothe Funeral Home of Harvey is in charge of arrangements. Noemie Duet A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Galliano Assembly of God Church in Galliano for Noemie Margaret "Nu-Nu" Duet, 64, a native of Galliano and res ident of Cut Off, who died at 1:05 p.m. Nov. 21, 2000. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. and last throughout the night at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the daughter of Sisca Duet; mother of Pam Cheramie and Lisa Pitre; and sister of Kate Grammer, Mary Ann Helmer, Joan Guidry and Linda Lefort. She is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Edison Duet; daughter, Rachel Coke; and sister, Rita Blanchard. She was a member of Galliano Assembly of God Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Lucille Rogers A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Lucille Dugas Rogers, 73, a native of Gretna and resident of Gray, who died at 6 a.m. Nov. 21, 2000. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. She was the mother of Lloyd Rogers Jr. of Gray. She is also survived by two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Rogers Sr.; parents, Theogene and Sedonia Clement Dugas; brothers, Theogene II, Clarence, Harvey and Raymond Dugas; and sister, Corinne Dugas Savoie. She was Catholic and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. Donations to the family are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Vera Vicknair A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Westside Funeral Home Chapel in Marrero for Vera Genevieve "Tuna" Vicknair, 50, a native of Algiers and resident of Harvey, who died at 12:15 p.m. Nov. 20, 2000. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She was the sister of Gloria Vicknair Naquin and Leroy Vicknair. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Camille and Estellina Thibodeaux Vicknair; and brothers, Junius, Earlie Sr. and Dudley Vicknair. Westside Funeral Home of Marrero is in charge of arrangements. November 23, 2000 Stephen Dantin Sr. 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 Stephen Joseph Dantin Sr., 58, a native and resident of Golden Meadow who died at 7:30 a.m. Nov. 22, 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 Genevieve Dardar Dantin; son of Viola Cheramie Dantin; father of Stephen J. Dantin Jr., and Mark Scott Dantin, Corinthia Billiot, Corine Berthelot and Stephanie Lafont; brother of Corbert, Chris and Milton Dantin, Delores Picou and Nolia Dantin. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Veneral Joseph Dantin; granddaughter, Iliana Dantin; brother, Benny Dantin; and sisters, Charlene, Beatrice, Amelia, Juliette and Lecretia Dantin and Dorothy Hebert. He was Catholic. He was an avid fisherman and deer hunter. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Wilbert Harris Jr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Lucy Catholic Church in Houma for Wilbert S. Harris Jr., 55, a native and resident of Houma who died Nov. 17, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at New Rising Sun Baptist Church Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Marilyn Harris of Houma; father of William S. and Lemetrice Harris of Boston; former husband of Jean Harris of Boston; brother of Thomas Harris, Judy Smith, Elnora Mitchell of Detroit, Mich., Alton Harris, James E. Harris, Barbara Clay, Linda Bolden and Wendy Harris, all of Houma; and stepfather of Janell and Tamarra Bacon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert Sr. and Laura Harris; and sister Norma Jean Harris. He was a member of St. Lucy's Catholic Church. He was a member of the National Guard and a retired budget director of Boston General Hospital. Kennedy Funeral Ho me of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Janie Hebert A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Janie Vickers Hebert, 87, a native of Wisner and resident of Thibodaux who died at 2:10 p.m. Nov. 21, 2000. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Ann Howell. She is also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bienvenu C. Hebert; parents, Samuel and Janie Jones Vickers; brothers, Andrew, Wardell, Landry, Allen, Wiley, Rip and Dwight Vickers; sisters, Edna V. Burns, Sammy Lee Vickers, Ruth V. Braeswell, and Melba V. Bourgeois. She was the founding administrator of Lafourche Home for the Aged and Infirm for 15 years. Donations to the Lafourche Home for the Aged are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Claude Triche A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Claude Alfred Triche, 74, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 6:20 p.m. Nov. 21, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church mausoleum. He was the husband of Rose Inness Triche of Vacherie and father of Beverly T. and Gayle Matherne and Darrell "Dunyon" and Penny Triche, all of Vacherie. He is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodule Triche and Louise Delaune of Napoleonville, six brothers and a sister. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of the arrangements. Nathaniel Wheeler A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Greater New Fountain Baptist Church in Lockport for Nathaniel Wheeler Sr., 82, a native and resident of Lockport, who died Nov. 16, 2000. Visitation wil l be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Nathaniel Wheeler Jr. and Sonya Carter of New Orleans, Lynn Wheeler, Brenda McDonald and Betty Benjamin of Atlanta, Ga., Gwendolyn Roberts of Texas and Jemella Swift of Las Vegas, Nev. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille G. Wheeler; parents, Roger Wheeler Gaines and Pearly Brown; and sister, Voncea Brown. He was Baptist and a U.S. Army World War II veteran. He loved helping people and feeding the homeless. Kennedy Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Nov. 22 Milton Adams A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Mothe Funeral Home Chapel in Harvey for Milton "T-Mill" Adams, 70, a native of Cut Off and resident of Gretna, who died at 3:50 a.m. Nov. 11, 2000. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. today and 7:30 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Gretna. He was the husband of Juanita Lapeyrouse Adams; father of Troy Adams, Millicent Kiff and Martha Roane; and brother of Edward P. and Norman J. Adams and Vivian Prejean. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward J. and Florida Danos Adams. He was Catholic and a parishioner of St. Cletus Catholic Church in Gretna. He served in the U. S. Army. He was finance director of Gulf Oil. Mothe Funeral Home of Harvey is in charge of arrangements. Noemie Duet A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Galliano Assembly of God Church in Galliano for Noemie Margaret "Nu-Nu" Duet, 64, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, who died at 1:05 p.m. Nov. 21, 2000. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. and last throughout the night at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the daughter of Sisca Duet; mother of Pam Cheramie and Lisa Pitre; and sister of Kate Grammer, Mary Ann Helmer, Joan Guidry and Linda Lefort. She is also survive d by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Edison Duet; daughter, Rachel Coke; and sister, Rita Blanchard. She was a member of Galliano Assembly of God Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Lucille Rogers A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Lucille Dugas Rogers, 73, a native of Gretna and resident of Gray, who died at 6 a.m. Nov. 21, 2000. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. She was the mother of Lloyd Rogers Jr. of Gray. She is also survived by two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Rogers Sr.; parents, Theogene and Sedonia Clement Dugas; brothers, Theogene II, Clarence, Harvey and Raymond Dugas; and sister, Corinne Dugas Savoie. She was Catholic and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. Donations to the family are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Vera Vicknair A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Westside Funeral Home Chapel in Marrero for Vera Genevieve "Tuna" Vicknair, 50, a native of Algiers and resident of Harvey, who died at 12:15 p.m. Nov. 20, 2000. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. unt il funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She was the sister of Gloria Vicknair Naquin and Leroy Vicknair. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Camille and Estellina Thibodeaux Vicknair; and brothers, Junius, Earlie Sr. and Dudley Vicknair. Westside Funeral Home of Marrero is in charge of arrangements. Monday -- November 27, 2000 Sarah Adams A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Sarah Adams, 89, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:35 a.m. Nov. 25, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Hebert Cemetery in Galliano. She was the sister of Noles and Nolan Adams and Nola Foret. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emeluis and Agnes St. Pierre Adams; brothers, Gustave, Alcide, Gillis, Sidney and Dudley Adams; and sister, Mary Adams. She was Catholic. She enjoyed playing bingo. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Vivian Baye A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Vivian "Pie Baye" Baye, 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 24, 2000. Buri al was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Ernie Baye, Linda Vinning, Barbara Chiasson and Laura Lirette; and sister of Maurice, Leo, Tommy and Dickie Daigle, Ester Jenning and Patsy Baye. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 8 stepgrandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Baye Sr.; parents, Ivy and Henriette Boudreaux Daigle; and brother, Raymond "Keke" Daigle. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of the arrangements. Marie Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Marie Nacio Boudreaux, 65, a native of Westwego and resident of Larose, who died at 2:51 p.m. Nov. 25, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. Monday until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Derek Paul, Melvin J. Sr., Isaac Jr., Calvin I., Daniel I., Lillian L. and Melissa Boudreaux; Melinda Boudreaux darbonne and Danielle Boudreaux Favaloro; and sister of Norman and Philocles "Phil" Nacio, Amy N. Billiot, Antoinette N. Carnes, Elanora N. Pierce and Jeanne N. DeShazo. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Boudreaux Sr.; parents, Jean Baptiste and Victoria Lodrigue Nac io; daughter, Laura Mae LeBouef; brothers, John and Anthony Nacio; and grandchildren, Kevin P. LeBouef and Megan V. Favaloro. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. Vernon J. Breaux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Vernon J. Breaux, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, who died at 6:54 a.m. Nov. 24, 2000. He was the dear friend of Ernest Falgout Sr. and Ernest Falgout Jr.; brother of Louie P. and Sterling Breaux, Heloise Richoux, Marion Hebert and Lois Songe. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Severin Pierre and Helen Sigur Breaux; brother, Sess Breaux Jr.; and sister, Helen Breaux. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. He was a retired hair stylist. He was a World War II veteran. He was a member of VFW 3665 in Raceland. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland was in charge of the arrangements. Rubin J. Delatte A religious service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Rubin J. Delatte, 54, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Choctaw, who died at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 24, 2000. Burial was at Our Lady of Prom pt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay. He was the brother of Laura Duhe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Carrie Hebert Delatte. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of the arrangements. Shirley Carter A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville for Shirley Nelson Carter, 61, a native and resident of Ewellville, who died Nov. 22, 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 Charles Carter Jr. of Franklin and Kenneth Carter of Ewellville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mable T. Nel son sister, Vivian Adams; and brother, Thomas Nelson. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. Elda Gervais A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Elda Bourgeois Gervais, 90, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:30 a.m. Nov. 25, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Doodie Breaux. She is also survived by five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Gervais; parents, Abel and Lucia Savoie Bourgeois; son, Wilmer Gervais; daug hter, Doris Domangue; brother, Wilson Bourgeois, and sisters, Thelma Waguespack and Larrice Martin. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland was in charge of the arrangements. Marilyn Harrison A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. today at University Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Marilyn Constant "Bootsie" Harrison, 65, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Nov. 24, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. John the Evangelist Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Glenn, Vern, Kyle and Ken Trosclair, Gina Clement, Lindy Naquin and Allison Chauvin; and sister of Carol Smith. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ray Trosclair; second husband, Fred Harrison; and parents, Albert "Boots" and Ethel Gaudet Constant. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Percy Lirette A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Percy "Black" Lirette, 57, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 6:20 p.m. Nov. 25, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 until 10 p.m. tonight and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at Rogers Cem etery in Bayou Blue. He was the son of Edna Boudreaux Lirette of Chauvin; father of Bobby J. Lirette Sr. and Pamela "Pam" Lyons of Chauvin; and brother of Russell "Pee Wee" Lirette and Maryann Trahan of Chauvin. He is also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Gildie J. Lirette; and brother, Raymond Lirette. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Wineva Rousseau A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Wineva Landry Rousseau, 85, a native and resident of Grand Bayou, who died at 11:40 p.m. Nov. 24, 2000. Burial was at St. Elizabeth Mausoleum. She was the mother of Clarence Rousseau Jr. of Thibodaux and Randy Rousseau and Judy Clark of Grand Bayou; and sister of Alton Landry of Belle Rose. She is also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ada Hebert Rousseau; brother, Laury Landry; and sister, Priscilla Landry. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville was in charge of the arrangements. Stephen Dantin Sr. 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 Stephen Joseph Dantin Sr., 58, a native and resident of Golden Meadow who died at 7:30 a.m. Nov. 22, 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 Genevieve Dardar Dantin; son of Viola Cheramie Dantin; father of Stephen J. Dantin Jr., and Mark Scott Dantin, Corinthia Billiot, Corine Berthelot and Stephanie Lafont; brother of Corbert, Chris and Milton Dantin, Delores Picou and Nolia Dantin. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Veneral Joseph Dantin; granddaughter, Iliana Dantin; brother, Benny Dantin; and sisters, Charlene, Beatrice, Amelia, Juliette and Lecretia Dantin and Dorothy Hebert. He was Catholic. He was an avid fisherman and deer hunter. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Wilbert Harris Jr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Lucy Catholic Church in Houma for Wilbert S. Harris Jr., 55, a native and resident of Houma who died Nov. 17, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at New Rising Sun Baptist Church Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Marilyn Harris of Houma; father of William S. and Lemetrice Harris of Boston; former husband of Jean Harris of Boston; brother of Thomas Harris, Judy Smith, Elnora Mitchell of Detroit, Mich., Alton Harris, James E. Harris, Barbara Clay, Linda Bolden and Wendy Harris, all of Houma; and stepfather of Janell and Tamarra Bacon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert Sr. and Laura Harris; and sister Norma Jean Harris. He was a member of St. Lucy's Catholic Church. He was a member of the National Guard and a retired budget director of Boston General Hospital. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Janie Hebert A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Janie Vickers Hebert, 87, a native of Wisner and resident of Thibodaux who died at 2:10 p.m. Nov. 21, 2000. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Ann Howell. She is also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bienvenu C. Hebert; parents, Samuel and Janie Jones Vickers; brothers, Andrew, Wardell, Landry, Allen, Wiley, Rip and Dwight Vickers; sisters, Edna V. Burns, Sammy Lee Vickers, Ruth V. Braeswell, and Melba V. Bourgeois. She was the founding administrator of Lafourche Home for the Aged and Infirm for 15 years. Donations to the Lafourche Home for the Age d are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Claude Triche A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Claude Alfred Triche, 74, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 6:20 p.m. Nov. 21, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church mausoleum. He was the husband of Rose Inness Triche of Vacherie and father of Beverly T. and Gayle Matherne and Darrell "Dunyon" and Penny Triche, all of Vacherie. He is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodule Triche and Louise Delaune of Napoleonville, six brothers and a sister. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of the arrangements. Nathaniel Wheeler A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Greater New Fountain Baptist Church in Lockport for Nathaniel Wheeler Sr., 82, a native and resident of Lockport, who died Nov. 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Nathaniel Wheeler Jr. and Sonya Carter of New Orleans, Lynn Wheeler, Brenda McDonald and Betty Benjamin of Atlanta, Ga., Gwendolyn Roberts of Texas and Jemella Swift of Las Vegas, Nev. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille G. Wheeler; parents, Roger Wheeler Gaines and Pearly Brown; and sister, Voncea Brown. He was Baptist and a U.S. Army World War II veteran. He loved helping people and feeding the homeless. Kennedy Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Tuesday -- November 28, 2000 Florence Arceneaux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Florence P. Boudreaux Arceneaux, 79, a native of Westwego and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4:30 a.m. Nov. 27, 2000. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Frank Sr., Daniel Sr. and George Boudreaux, Gloria Clement, Mary Bergeron, Rita Bergeron, Theresa Smith and Sally Benoit; and sister of Rita Wilcox. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard Boudreaux; second husband, Eugene Arceneaux; parents, August and Azelia Muller Perez; daughter, Grace Blanchard; brothers, Smith, Orey and Antoine Perez; and sister, Irene McCarroll. Maurice R. Becnel A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for M aurice Roy Becnel, 70, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died Nov. 25, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 until 8:30 p.m. tonight and 7:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Clara Mae Legendre Becnel; father of Laurel Becnel of Magnolia, Ark. and Miles Becnel of Mandeville; father-in-law of Jane and Sharon Becnel; and brother of Gaston Becnel and Therese Reulet. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Clemence Folse Becnel; brothers, Samuel, Guy and Stanley Becnel; and sister, Cecile Amedee. He was a veteran of the U.S. Airforce during the Korean conflict. Judy Cotton A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Judy Cotton, 46, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died Nov. 21, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 until 9 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Grace Christian Memorial Garden Cemetery in Houma. She was the daughter of Sedonia Dardar Cotton of Houma; mother of Mark A. Cotton, Vernon J. Naquin Jr. and Stacy Cotton Adams, all of Houma; and sister of Raymond, Herman, Bobby and Kenneth Cotton, Florence "Kitty" Dardar and Debra Hebert. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Nolan Cotton, and one infant child. She was Catholic. Valcin Gisclair A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Valcin "Val" Gisclair, 76, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, who died at 2:23 a.m. Nov. 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 father of Jerry John and Gary Anthony Gisclair and Valerie Shields; grandfather of Jason, Tate, Austin and Andrea Gisclair and Jeremy and Alison Shields; great-grandfather of Bajah Gisclair; and brother of Sam Gisclair, Hattie St. Pierre, Emelda Cheramie, Melva Autin and Mary Ann Griffin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Foret Gisclair; and brother, Larry Gisclair. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. Camile J. Richard Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11:30 a.m. today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles community for Camile J. "Britch" Richard Sr., 83, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 8:20 a.m. Nov. 27, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Loue lla Knoblock Richard; father of Camile Jr., Jerome, David, Ralph and Kenneth Richard, Louella R. Knight, Linda R. Plaisance, Julie R. Clement and Christine R. Melancon; and brother of Mildred R. Naquin. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucien and Edna Bourgeois Richard; granddaughter, Sarah E. Richard; brothers, Lucien J. Jr., Roland and Edward "Bobby" Richard; and sisters, Alice R. Weimer, Edna R. Weimer and Judith R. Molaison. He was a member of the Usher's Society and Father Bekema Knights of Columbus. Sarah Adams A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Sarah Adams, 89, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:35 a.m. Nov. 25, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Hebert Cemetery in Galliano. She was the sister of Noles and Nolan Adams and Nola Foret. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emeluis and Agnes St. Pierre Adams; brothers, Gustave, Alcide, Gillis, Sidney and Dudley Adams; and sister, Mary Adams. She was Catholic. She enjoyed playing bingo. Vivian Baye A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Vi vian "Pie Baye" Baye, 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 24, 2000. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Ernie Baye, Linda Vinning, Barbara Chiasson and Laura Lirette; and sister of Maurice, Leo, Tommy and Dickie Daigle, Ester Jenning and Patsy Baye. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 8 stepgrandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Baye Sr.; parents, Ivy and Henriette Boudreaux Daigle; and brother, Raymond "Keke" Daigle. Marie Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Marie Nacio Boudreaux, 65, a native of Westwego and resident of Larose, who died at 2:51 p.m. Nov. 25, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. Monday until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Derek Paul, Melvin J. Sr., Isaac Jr., Calvin I., Daniel I., Lillian L. and Melissa Boudreaux; Melinda Boudreaux darbonne and Danielle Boudreaux Favaloro; and sister of Norman and Philocles "Phil" Nacio, Amy N. Billiot, Antoinette N. Carnes, Elanora N. Pierce and Jeanne N. DeShazo. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Boudreaux Sr.; parents, Jean Ba ptiste and Victoria Lodrigue Nacio; daughter, Laura Mae LeBouef; brothers, John and Anthony Nacio; and grandchildren, Kevin P. LeBouef and Megan V. Favaloro. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Vernon J. Breaux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Vernon J. Breaux, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, who died at 6:54 a.m. Nov. 24, 2000. He was the dear friend of Ernest Falgout Sr. and Ernest Falgout Jr.; brother of Louie P. and Sterling Breaux, Heloise Richoux, Marion Hebert and Lois Songe. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Severin Pierre and Helen Sigur Breaux; brother, Sess Breaux Jr.; and sister, Helen Breaux. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. He was a retired hair stylist. He was a World War II veteran. He was a member of VFW 3665 in Raceland. Rubin J. Delatte A religious service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Rubin J. Delatte, 54, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Choctaw, who died at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 24, 2000. Burial was at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay. He was the brother of Laura Duhe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and C arrie Hebert Delatte. Shirley Carter A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville for Shirley Nelson Carter, 61, a native and resident of Ewellville, who died Nov. 22, 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 Charles Carter Jr. of Franklin and Kenneth Carter of Ewellville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mable T. Nelson sister, Vivian Adams; and brother, Thomas Nelson. Elda Gervais A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Elda Bourgeois Gervais, 90, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:30 a.m. Nov. 25, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Doodie Breaux. She is also survived by five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Gervais; parents, Abel and Lucia Savoie Bourgeois; son, Wilmer Gervais; daughter, Doris Domangue; brother, Wilson Bourgeois, and sisters, Thelma Waguespack and Larrice Martin. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. Marilyn Harrison A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. today at University Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Mar ilyn Constant "Bootsie" Harrison, 65, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Nov. 24, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. John the Evangelist Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Glenn, Vern, Kyle and Ken Trosclair, Gina Clement, Lindy Naquin and Allison Chauvin; and sister of Carol Smith. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ray Trosclair; second husband, Fred Harrison; and parents, Albert "Boots" and Ethel Gaudet Constant. Percy Lirette A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Percy "Black" Lirette, 57, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 6:20 p.m. Nov. 25, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 until 10 p.m. tonight and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue. He was the son of Edna Boudreaux Lirette of Chauvin; father of Bobby J. Lirette Sr. and Pamela "Pam" Lyons of Chauvin; and brother of Russell "Pee Wee" Lirette and Maryann Trahan of Chauvin. He is also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Gildie J. Lirette; and brother, Raymond Lirette. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Chur ch. Wineva Rousseau A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Wineva Landry Rousseau, 85, a native and resident of Grand Bayou, who died at 11:40 p.m. Nov. 24, 2000. Burial was at St. Elizabeth Mausoleum. She was the mother of Clarence Rousseau Jr. of Thibodaux and Randy Rousseau and Judy Clark of Grand Bayou; and sister of Alton Landry of Belle Rose. She is also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ada Hebert Rousseau; brother, Laury Landry; and sister, Priscilla Landry. Wednesday -- November 29, 2000 Willa Autin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Willa Dean V. Autin, 68, a native of Henderson, Tenn., former resident of Raceland and resident of Chauvin, who died at 4:52 a.m. Nov. 28, 2000. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Ernest Autin Sr.; mother of Tommy and Malcom Hood, Ernest Adam Jr. and Kenneth Autin and Kathy Doyle; and sister of James Victory. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Lilly Mae Victory; son, Ted Autin; and brother, Sammy Victory. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland was in charge o f the arrangements. Beulah Pertuit A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Beulah Marie Foret Pertuit, 94, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 8:07 p.m. Nov. 26, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. She was the mother of Doris Pertuit Giroir of Schriever and Marlene Pertuit Raidl of Thibodaux. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie John Pertuit; parents, Adolph and Louise Arcement Foret; son, Melvin Joseph Pertuit Sr.; grandson, Melvin Joseph Pertuit Jr.; and brothers, Thompson "Mim" Sr. and Nurcie Foret. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. She was a member of the St. Mary's Ladies Altar Society. Masses are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Wilber L. Toups Sr. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Greenwood Mausoleum in Fort Worth, Texas, for Wilber L. Toups Sr., 61, a native of Goose Creek, Texas, and resident of Fort Worth, who died Nov. 27, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. tonight at Greenwood Funeral Home in Fort Worth. He was the father of Lisa Tilton of Arlington, Texas, and Wilber Lee Toups Jr. of Webster, Texas; and brother of Willie, Jimmy, Floyd, William and Eva Toups, Doris Vizier, Johnnie Dlabay and Virginia Breaux. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Sam, Roy Ellis and Ira "Frenchy" Toups. He was a painter. Greenwood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Thursday -- November 30, 2000 Isabelle Arcement A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Isabelle St. Germain Arcement, 80, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, who died at 9:20 p.m. Nov. 29, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Billy Arcement of Prairieville, Larry Arcement of Houma and Jody "Byrd" Arcement of Thibodaux; and sister of Ronnie and Leonard St. Germain and Shirley Boudreaux of Napoleonville. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman "Tobin" Arcement; parents, Felix and Elizabeth St. Germain; and brother, Albert "Dickie" St. Germain. She was a parishioner of St. Philomena Catholic Church. She was a former volunteer librarian and French teacher at St. Philomena School. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of the arrangements. LeRoy Chauvin A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland for LeRoy Paul Chauvin, 67, a native of Mathews and resident of Lockport, who died at 2:30 a.m. Nov. 29, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 until 9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was the father of Lonnie Paul Chauvin; grandfather of Jacob Seth Chauvin; and brother of Jessie Milton and Norman and Shelby Chauvin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ursin and Philonese Champagne Chauvin; brothers Ursin Jr. and Joseph Chauvin; and sisters, Rita Mae Chauvin, Jeanne' Barrios, Clarice Parton and Carmen Waller. He was Catholic. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Heather Kelly Heather Elizabeth Kelly, infant, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 25, 2000. A private graveside service will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the daughter of John and Lina Kelly; and sister of Stephen and Jenna Kelly. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the a rrangements. Amy Newchurch A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Amy Guillot Newchurch, 90, a native of Plattenville and resident of New Iberia, who died at 2:10 p.m. Nov. 29, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Edwin Guillot of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Georgiana Boudreaux Musso of New Iberia; grandmother of John and Stephen Musso and Anne Melancon, all of New Iberia, Thomas Musso of Lafayette and Susan Viator of New Orleans; and mother-in-law of Joseph Musso of New Iberia. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Newchurch; parents, Jean and Georgiana LeBrun Guillot; and sister, Thelma Thibodeaux. She was a deputy clerk of court with Assumption Parish for 40 years prior to her retirement. She enjoyed playing cards, reading and watching sports. David Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of the arrangements. Clothilde Pitre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Clothilde "Clo" Danos Pitre, 77, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, who died at 6:12 p.m. Nov. 28, 2 000. 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 Morrison "Son" R. Pitre; mother of Leo Robert Pitre and Carolyn P. Angelette; and sister of Albert Danos, Odette Orgeron and Joyce Dempster. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Widless Albert and Alevira Autin Danos; and brother, Gilbert Danos. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society, Bayou Retirees, Pelican Retirees Camping Club and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Elsie Robichaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Elsie Chauvin Robichaux, 55, a native of Lockport and resident of Gheens, who died at 6 a.m. Nov. 29, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 until 9 p.m. tonight at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Herman J. Robichaux Jr. of Gheens; mother of Adrian A. Robichaux of Raceland, Bonita M. Folse of Lockport and Deborah "Debbie" R. Freeman of Gheens; and sister of Edmond "E.J." Chauvin Jr. and Bobby "CoCoo" Chauvin Sr. of Lockport. She is also survived by nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edmond J. and Enola Sevin Chauvin Sr.; and sister, Rosemary Chauvin. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. She enjoyed reading, cross stiching, spending time with her grandchildren and taking care of her two dogs. She was a nurse at St. Anne General Hospital for 10 years and for Capital Home Health for 10 years. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. **** DWJ