Thibodeaux Daily Comet August 2001 Lafourche Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Don Johnson USGenWeb NOTICE: Libraries and individual researchers may download this file for personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use requires written permission from the transcriber. 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. June 01, 2001 August 01, 2001 Gertrude Anderson A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday at United Magnolia Methodist Church in S chriever for Gertrude "Zella" Joseph Anderson, 83, a native and resident of Schriever, who died at 9 a.m. July 29, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Dismissal will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at Blue Lilly Cemetery on Livas Lane in Schriever. She was the mother of Wilbert Anderson Jr. and sister of Thelma Hugh, Earthal Harris and Ruby Aklamakpe. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his husband, Wilbert Anderson; parents, Arthur and Sarah Rounds Joseph; brothers, the Rev. Chester Joseph, Clarence Joseph and Alvin Joseph; and sister, Mercedes Shanklin. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Randolph Burgess A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Friday at New Hope/Grace Christian Church in Houma for Randolph Burgess, 68, a native of Etowah County, Ala., and resident of Bayou Blue, who died July 31, 2001. Visitation will be from 3 until 10 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 Betty Duncan Burgess; father of Gregory, Rodney, David and Donald Burgess, Karen Malbrough, Marilyn Morris and Kimberly Boudreaux; and brother of Robert Burgess. He is also su rvived by 23 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tellie and Ola Smith Burgess; son, Hoyt Dwayne Burgess; and sister, Clara Taylor. He was a veteran of the U.S. National Guard's Dixie Division. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Dewey Dupre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue for Dewey Dupre, 87, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Terrebonne Parish, who died at 3:25 a.m. July 31, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 until 9 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Violet Grabert Dupre; father of Betty Guidry, Bertie Ann Gilfour and Trudy Triche, all of Bayou Blue, Dena Voisin of Grand Caillou and Bonnie Wayman of Houston; and brother of Esther Domangue, Beatrice Trahan and Olive Savoie. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Victoria Thibodaux Dupre; a grandchild; brothers, Cleveland and Woodrow Dupre; and sisters, Inez Buquet, Gladys Rogers and Helen Dupre. He was Catholic. He was a carpenter. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangeme nts. M ary Lancaster A religious service will be held at noon Thursday at Des Allemands Mennonite Church in Des Allemands for Mary Estay Lancaster, 72, a antive and resident of Paradis, who died at 1:30 p.m. July 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. She was the mother of Terry J. and Linda L. Lancaster and sister of Alvin Estay Sr., Buddy Graver and James Estay Sr. She is also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie "Bill" Lancaster; parents, Percy and Verlie Dufrene Estay; brothers, Dudley Estay, Calvin Estay and Percy Estay Jr.; and sisters, Ella Pellegrin and Gertrude Estay. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Irvin Savoie A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 18 at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma for Irvin J. "DoDo" Savoie, 72, a native of Cut Off and resident of Houma, who died at 10 p.m. July 29, 2001. He donated his body to Tulane Medical Center for education and research. He was the husband of Patricia Lapeyrouse Savoie; father of Cody Savoie of Houma, Barry Savoie of Ridgeland, Miss., Patricia Savoie Chauvin of Raceland, Melia Savoie of Houma and Kerri Savoie of Bayou Blue; grandfather of Lacy Savoie of Houma, Chas e and Courtney Savoie of Ridgeland and Starr Brashear of Bayou Blue; and brother of Weldon Savoie of Bourg, Carroll Savoie of Houma and Joyce Savoie Talbot of Montegut. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abel A. and Stella Rogers Savoie; and daughters, Maria and Gay Savoie. He was a retired salesman of oilfield equipment and supplies. Donations to the family are preferred. August 02, 2001 Irene Autin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Irene Pierce Matherne Autin, 78, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 7 a.m. Aug. 1, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Garrison Autin; mother of Wayne Jude Matherne and Iris Matherne Doucet; stepmother of Ryan, Alan, Garrison Jr. and Jessel Autin; and sister of Webster Pierce Sr. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alloyd J. Matherne; parents, Ignace and Camellia Vega Pierce; brothers, Harris and Edward Pierce; and one grandchild. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and served as an Eucharistic minister. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society, board member of the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, past regent of the Catholic Daughters of America and a member of the Art Guild. Donations to Holy Rosary Catholic School are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Jeanne Belanger A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Jeanne Cadiere Belanger, 83, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 6 p.m. July 31, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 9:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Arnold Belanger of Houma, Myron Belanger Jr. of Benton, Daniel Belanger Sr. of Gulfport, Miss., and Joan B. Danos of Bayou Blue; and sister of Annette Portier of Chauvin and Veronica Heiple of Houma. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Myron Belanger Sr.; parents, Alphonse and Valerie Pontiff Cadiere; daughter, Marian Belanger; grandchild, Rachel Belanger; brothers, Arnold and Elmore Cadiere; and sister, Blanche Dryden. She was a retired cafeteria manger for the Terrebonne Parish School Board. She was a member of the East Park Volunteers and Holy Rosary Ladies Altar So ciety. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Alex Morgan Jr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Alex Morgan Jr., 72, a native of New Roads and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:59 p.m. July 29, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the devoted friend of Shirley Pharagood of Thibodaux; son of Vivian Alexander of Thibodaux; father of Alex and Shawanda Pharagood of Thibodaux; and brother of Brenda Alexander and Charlotte Alexander of Thibodaux. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Alex Morgan Sr. He was Baptist. He was a retired tractor operator for the city of Thibodaux. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Joseph Richard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City for Joseph Darwin Richard, 80, a native of the St. Charles Community and resident of Morgan City, who died July 31, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. today at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City and 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in the St. Charles Community. He was the husband of Marie Daigle Richard; father of Mydra Ann Pitre of Morgan City and Joseph "D.J." Richard of Baton Rouge; father-in-law of James Melvin Pitre and Martha Fisher Richard; stepfather of Billie and Francis Landry, Clay Daigle and Penny D. Romero; brother of Emma Lee Babin and Tessie Ledet; and grandfather of James and Joe Pitre and Randy and Kathryn Richard. He is also survived by nine step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Bergeron Richard; and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Arnold Richard. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of the American Legion. He was a manager in the food service industry at the Moonlight Caf? and Lakewood Hospital until his retirement. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be James and Joe Pitre, Randy Richard, Richard Babin, Dick Talbot and Francis Landry. Donations to the charity of the donor's choice are preferred. Hargrave Funeral Home of Morgan City is in charge of the arrangements. August 03, 2001 Florence Eschete A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for Florence Pitre Eschete, 78, a native of Houma and resident of Lockport, who died at 7:08 a.m. Aug. 2, 2001. Burial was at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She was the mother of Louis Jr., George, Wayne and Clarence "CJ" Joseph Eschete and Geraldine "Geri" Eschette Alario; and sister of Donald D. Pitre, Gertrude Bourgeois, Emma Louise Touro and Marion Chiasson. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Leo Eschete Sr.; parents, Clarence and Ismae Savoie Pitre; one great-grandchild; brothers, Floyd, Hudson, Robert, Joseph and Gerald Pitre; and sisters, Genevieve Broussard, Anna Mae Breaux, Francis and Marie Pitre. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Lockport is in charge of the arrangements. Edna Luke A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Edna Mae Doiron Luke, 73, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 8:53 a.m. Aug. 2, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Anthony Cemetery in Houma. She was the mother of Larry C. Luke, Linda Trahan and Debra Luke, all of Houma, Gene Luke of New Orleans, Sharon Naquin of Thibodaux, Dena Burton of Jacksonville, Fla., and Carla Grabert of Crowley; and sister of Eddie and James "Pookie" Doiron of Houma and William "Billy" Doiron of Raceland. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and two great-gran dchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert E. Luke; parents, Leonce A. and Edna Blakeman Doiron; daughter, Kathy Lynn Luke; brothers, Leonce C., Louis, Lawrence and Forest Albert Doiron; and sister, Betty Jo LeBoeuf. She was a homemaker. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Homes of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Lucinda Toussaint A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Lucinda "Mom" Toussaint, 74, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Raceland, who died July 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. The dismissal will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland. She was the mother of John Landry of Avondale, Frank Toussaint Sr. of Raceland, Leonard Toussaint Sr. of New Orleans, Calvin Davis of Houma, Janice Harold of Lafayette, Edna Williamson of Oakland, Calif., and Carolyn Green of White Castle; sister of Mary Bradley of Donaldsonville and Frenchnett Howard of Oakland. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Alice Toussaint; and brothers, William, Joseph, Leo and Frank Toussaint. She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church and served on the Usher Board. She was a member of Rebecca Chapter No. 23 Order of Eastern Star of Thibodaux and a member of the Rainbow Club of Thibodaux. She was also a former member of Star of Victory Chapter No. 23 Order of Eastern Star of Houma. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Wellington Young Jr. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Tabernacle of Love Pentecostal Church in Thibodaux for Wellington "Bouncer" Young Jr., 66, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 8:00 p.m. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until funeral time at the Church. Burial will be at St. Mark Baptist Church Cemetery in Labadieville. He was the husband of Rose Mary Burrell Young of Thibodaux; father of Kevin Young and Donchita Coleman of Thibodaux; brother of Robert Young of Houma, Paul Young of Arkansas, Joyce Young of California, Gerald Young, Betty Brown, Ann Brown, Lois Whitted, Doris Wilson, Catherine Young, Faye Hill and Valeri Willis all of Thibodaux; He is also survived by four grand children. He was preceded in death by his father, Wellington Young Sr; and brothers, Ernest and Johnny Young. He was a member of Tabernacle of Love Pentecostal Church. His hobbies included Fishing. He was a retired material supply coordinator for the telephone company. He was also a Thibodaux Police Department part-time school crossing guard. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. August 06, 2001 Clarence Anderson A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Old Fountain Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Clarence Anderson Sr., 70, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:10 a.m. August 2, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Alice Anderson of Thibodaux; father of Clarence, Ephon, Alfred, Isiah, Wilford, Wesley and Leroy Anderson, Ophelia Marts, Olevia Anderson, Diana A. Winslow, Lois Robinson, Tracy Anderson, Debra Anderson, and Sylvia Anderson, all of Thibodaux, and Patricia Anderson of Donaldsonville; He is also survived by 44 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ophelia Daniels and Sam Johnson; son, Lloyd Warner; and grandparents, Mahilda and James Ellis. He was a member of Old Fountain Church Baptist Church Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of Arrangements. Warren Barker Jr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon July 28 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Warren "T-Boy" Barker Jr., 73, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 4:35 p.m. July 26, 200 1. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Brozena Doucet Barker; father of Mark. A. Barker, Marie B. Shows and Joelle B. England. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren Sr. and Edma Ducos Barker; and sisters, Odette B. Woods and Rosalie B. Stouder. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He was a Korean War veteran. He was a member of the Holy Rosary Holy Name Society. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano was in charge of the arrangements. Marie Billiot A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Grand Caillou Baptist Mission Church in Houma for Marie "Miss Susie" Rosella Verdin Billiot, 76, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 5:56 a.m. Aug. 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 2 until 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the former wife of Joseph "Toot" E. Billiot; mother of Raymond, Jerry, Patrick, Marie and Louise Billiot; stepmother of Wilbert Billiot and Theresa Speights; and sister of Paul, Albert and Antoine Verdin and Florence Cotton. She is also survived by 30 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Louis Joseph Billiot; second husband, Dennis Chiasson; parents, John and Azelie Fitch Billiot; sons, Linest and Larry Billiot; stepsons, William and Easton Billiot; brothers, John and Joseph Verdin; and sisters, Josephine Lodrigue and Edna Verret. She was a member of Grand Caillou Baptist Mission Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Dennis Blanchard A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Dennis "Bad Eye" J. Blanchard, 67, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 11:10 a.m. Aug. 3, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Margaret Ortego Blanchard; and brother, Charles Blanchard. He was a member of the Army National Guard of Texas. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of the arrangements. Emery Eymard 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 Emery Joseph Eymard, 52, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 5, 2001. 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 Ernest and Lovinia Gisclair Eymard; father of Casey and Travis Eymard and Sandy E. Callais; and sister of Emily E. Robichaux. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Saverty Eymard. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He was a retired shrimper. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off was in charge of the arrangements. Dale Guillot A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Dale Joseph Guillot, 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4:45 a.m. Aug. 4, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Roberta Guillot; and father of David J. Guillot, Gaylynn Falgoust and Dale Birdsong. He is also survived by four brothers and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Celestin L. and Bertha Benoit Guillot; two brothers; and one sister. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Betty Hutchinson A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Living World Church in Houma for Betty Luke Hutchinson, 65, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 8:15 p.m. Aug. 4, 2001. She was the wife of Floyd Hutchinson of Houma; mother of David Hutchinson and Christie Collie of Houma, Gary Hutch inson of Lafayette and Donna Foster of New Iberia; and sister of Easton and Elsie Luke of Houma and Lloyd Luke of DeRidder. She is also survived by six grandchildren, one step-grandson and two step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Franklin Sr. and Inez Cole Luke; brothers, Jack, Ernest Jr. and Gilbert Luke; and sisters, Willie Mae Luke Leives and Lottie Luke Chauvin. She was a retired, self-employed, antique dealer. Donations to the American Cancer Society, 614 Barrow St., Houma, LA, 70360, or Living Word Church, 109 Valhi Blvd., Houma, LA, 70360, are preferred. Chauvin Funeral Homes of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. William Luke A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Family Catholic Church in Houma for William "Willie" Pierre Luke, 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died Aug. 3, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Ezella Trosclair Luke of Houma; father of Jerry Luke and Tammy L. Cabanilla of Dulac, Harold, Henry, Timmy, Jody, Danny and Rachel Luke, Barbara L. Thibodeaux and Sandra L. Johnson, all of Houma; and brother of Leona L. Bourg of Houma. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Leddie Carrere Luke; son, Carl Luke; brother, Whitney Luke; and sisters, Winnie L. Thibodeaux, Wilma L. Blanchard and Wilda L. Thibodeaux. He was a retired fisherman. He was a member of VFW Post No. 4752 in Dulac. He was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Sonny Thibodaux Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Sonny Joseph Thibodaux Sr., 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11 a.m. Aug. 3, 2001. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Mary Filce Thibodaux; father of Donald Thibodaux; and brother of Alma LaTour. He is also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Velma Chiasson Thibodaux; son, Sonny Thibodaux Jr.; brother, Freddie Thibodaux; and sister, Earline Brown. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of the arrangements. August 07, 2001 Patrick Barnes A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Houma for Patrick "P." Nicholas Barnes, 19, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 8:40 p.m. Aug. 4, 2001. He was the son of Raymond R. and Patricia Zagorski Barnes; grandson of Walton Barnes and Raymond Zagorski; and brother of Raymond Jr., John, Mitchel, Brinton, Charles and Amie Barnes. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Alice Zagorski and Patricia Gaidry. Donations to the Terrebonne Parish Soccer League or charity of choice are preferred. Jeanne Billiot A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes for Jeanne Dardar Billiot, 68, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, who died Aug. 6, 2001. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Edward Billiot; mother of Pat, Preson, Daniel and Ricky Billiot and Deborah Unbehagen; and sister of Henry Dardar and Rita Antoinette Falgout. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Eve Naquin Dardar; brothers, Augustine, Eitenne and Vincent Dardar; and sister, Alexina Dardar. She was Catholic. She was a member of Sursillo, the Ladies Auxiliary and the Ladies Altar Society. She was a homemaker. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Eldridge Blanchard Jr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville for Eldridge "Due, Doc" Blanchard Jr., 79, a native of Plattenville and resident of Dorseyville, who died Aug. 2, 2001. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the fa ther of Eldridge J. III and Shelvie F. Blanchard, both of Belle Rose, Eurine Carter of New Orleans, Mark Anthony and Donetta Alsay of Donaldsonville, Reba Southall of Napoleonville, and Jennifer Johnson of Atlanta, Ga. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Eldridge Blanchard Sr.; son, Ricky Marcus Blanchard; sisters, Deola B. James and Ruth B. Brown; and his paternal grandparents. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Lonny Duet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Lonny John Duet, 32, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, who died Aug. 4, 2001. Visitation will be 2 to 10 p.m. today and 7 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium in Cut Off. Burial will be at Hebert Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Julie Bergeron Duet; son of Penelton "Do-Do" Jr. and Betty Griffin Duet; grandson of Gilbert and Irene Griffin; father of Ross John Duet; stepfather of Bob Guidry Jr. and Dwana Guidry; and brother of Kelly, Armand and Jonathan Duet. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Penelton Sr. and Bird Mildred Duet. He was Catholic and enjoyed fishing. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Roger J. Rivere A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Elizabeth Church in Paincourtville for Roger J. Rivere, 63, a native of Lil Grand Bayou and resident of Gretna, who died at 8:45 a.m. Aug. 6, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Virgie Gaudet, Clifton, Youman, Autry, Alfred, Russell and Willman Rivere. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Anastize Pintado Rivere. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. Herman Smith A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville for Herman "Big Curt" Smith, 59, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Donaldsonville, who died Aug. 1, 2001. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Protestant Cemetery. He was the father of Herman, Jerome and Charlotte Melancon, all of New Orleans; stepfather of Linda Singleton of Atlanta, Ga., and Albert Melancon of New Orleans; and brother of Myrtle Price of Donaldsonville and Hilda Lee Webster of Brooklyn, N.Y. He is also survi ved by the mother of his children, Eva Melancon, and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irena and Dodson Smith; sisters, Helen Shaw, Ceola and Rosemary Dabney; and brothers, Dodson Smith Jr., Sidney, Mervin, Willard and Wilfred McBride. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Dorothy Vedros A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Dorothy Mobley Vedros, a native of Raceland and resident of Kenner, who died Aug. 6, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Earlis Vedros and Earline V. Schmidt; mother-in-law of Edna Vedros; sister of Raymond Mobley; grandmother of Dawn Lensing, Sandra Ragas and her husband, Stephen Ragas; and great-grandmother of James Pase, Tristian Lensing, Claudia Lensing and Victoria Schmidt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy J. Vedros Sr.; parents, Evest and Victoria Mobley; son, Percy J. Vedros Jr.; brothers, Robert, Johnny and Albert Mobley; grandchild, Aaron Paul Schmidt; close friend, Darly Oser; granddaughter-in-law, Dianna Carey, and her husband, Paul. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. August 08, 2001 Dorothy Adams A religiou s service will he held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Morning Star Baptist church in Raceland for Dorothy Marie Adams, 44, a native of Raceland and resident of Larose who died August 1, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery No. 2 in Mathews. She was the mother of James Adams of Larose, Sinatra Adams of Baker, Rojunda A. Jackson and Anisha Adams of Larose; and sister of Ike Adams of Raceland. She is also survived by eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Yvonne Stratton, and her adoptive parents, Issiac and Albertha Adams. She was Baptist. She was a homemaker. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Gillis Breaux, Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for Gillis J. Breaux Jr., 78, a native of Morgan City and resident of Raceland who died at 12:30 a.m. August 3, 2001. 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 Eula Leonard Breaux; father of Gerald J. and Wayne P. Breaux; brother of Gene Breaux, Louise Landry, Ophelia Moody and Vivian Hebert. He is also survived by six grandchilren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preced ed in death by his parents Gillis Sr. and Agunica Gros Breaux; brothers, Gordon and Guy "Pat" Breaux. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church. He was a life member of Msgr. Carroll Badeaux Knights of Columbus Council 3054 and a member of Lockport Volunteer Fire Department. He was a retired sugacane farmer and a school bus driver. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Nellie Caro A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. today at St. Louis Catholic Church for Nellia Ann Daigle Caro, 78, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 10:40 p.m., Aug. 6, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Horis Joseph Caro of Houma; mother of Jerry J. Caro of Houma; sister of Edley Sr. and Wilbert Daigle of Houma and Nelson Daigle of Harvey. She is also survived by four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one step-grandchild, and one step-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elphege and Angeline Guidry Daigle; stepbrothers, Charlie, Shelly and Henry Daigle; and stepsisters, Mangolia Cyr, Osia sonier, Mathilda Bergeron and Elda Thibodaux. She was a retired office manager for Caro. She was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of the arrangements. Carlton Lebouef Sr. A religious service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium in Houma for Carlton J. Lebouef Sr., 63, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 3:15 a.m. Aug. 7, 2001. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He was the companion of Betty Joyce Blanchard; son of Angelina Hebert Lebouef of Houma; father of Clint P. Sr., Carlton J. Jr. and Joel Lebouef, all of Houma, Juanita and Wendy Frezze of Raceland, and Jill Olden of Chauvin; stepfather of Tony Hebert of Houma, Timothy Hebert of Raceland and Annette Frisella; and brother of Gloria Leblanc, Theresa Gautreaux and Angelina Paddie of Houma. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Felix J. Lebouef; daughter, April Lebouef; grandparents, Dovie and Cecile Carlos Hebert and Victor and Amanda Buquet Lebouef; grandson, Clint Patrick Lebouef Jr.; and sister, Amanda Ann Lebouef. He was the owner of Eastside Bakery for 28 years, having been retired for five years. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Inez Roussel A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles community for Inez T hibodeaux Ducote Roussel, 91, a native of St. Charles and resident of Raceland, who died Aug. 6, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Margaret Ducote an d sister of Eunice Cote, Florence Eckers, Mary Pareti and Jeanne Cruse. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Tillis Ducote; second husband, Cullen Roussel; parents, Charles and Jeanne Toups Thibodeaux; brothers, Roy, Charles and James Thibodeaux; and sisters, Cecile Ducote, Isabelle Leblanc and Irene Scallon. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. August 09, 2001 Peggy Bernard A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Peggy Corkern Bernard, 69, a native of Port Arthur, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2 p.m. Aug. 8, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of James W., Cynthia G. and Sherry Kay Bernard; special sister of Leona Robbins of Ingleside, Texas; and loving grandmother of Brittany, Benjamin, Natalie and Christian Bernard. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles "Tosky" Bernard; and p arents, Hazel and Carmen Corkern. She was a retired school teacher with the Lafourche Parish School Board and the owner of Tosky's Service Center. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Noah Bourgeois Sr. A religious service will be held at Assembly of God Church in Bayou Gauche for Noah Adam Bourgeois Sr., 83, a native of Larose and resident of Paradis, who died at 3 a.m. Aug. 7, 2001. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. He was the father of Noah Joseph Bourgeois Jr. of Marrero, Anna Mae T. Breaux and Alcie C. Fonseca of Des Allemands. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Cecile Plaisance Bourgeois; parents, Edmond and Pauline Bourgeois; son, Gene Adam Bourgeois; daughter, Eve M. Bourgeois; and sister, Edma V. Richoux. He was a member of Assembly of God Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Maria Champagne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for Maria Pertuit Champagne, 47, a native of Raceland and resident of Charlotte, N.C., who died at 4:10 a.m. Aug. 7, 2001. Visitation w ill be from 1 p.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She was the wife of Melvin Champagne; daughter of Antionette Provenzano Pertuit; mother of Autumn Champagne Grupp and Amanda Rene Champagne; and sister of Freddie Pertuit, Kathleen Pertuit Durapau and Patrice Pertuit Tisdale. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin Joseph Pertuit Sr.; grandparents, Freddie and Beulah Foret Pertuit and Sam and Josephine Provenzano; and brother, Melvin J. Pertuit Jr. She was a 1975 graduate of Charity School of Nursing. Donations to Carolina's ALS Center, P.O. Box 32861, Charlotte, N.C., 28232-286, are preferred. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Phillip Curry Jr. A wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. today at Second Mount Calvary Baptist Church in New Orleans for Phillip Curry Jr., 68, a native of Lockport and resident of New Orleans, who died Aug. 2, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 7:30 p.m. today at Second Mount Calvary Baptist Church and 9 until 11 a.m. Friday at Greater New Fountain Baptist Church in Lockport. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Greater New Fountain Baptist Church. Burial will be at Greater New Fountain Baptist Church Cemetery. He was the father of Michael Curry of Lockport, Cynthia Williams of Van Nuys, Calif., Gail Holder of Augusta, Ga., and Robyn Heisser of Decatur, Ga. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Young Curry; parents, Phillip Sr. and Edith Curry; daughter, Mary A. Duncan; and brother, Leross Curry. He was a member of Second Calvary Baptist Church and Greater New Fountain Baptist Church. He served on the usher board at both churches. He was a retired carpenter who enjoyed fishing. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Horace Harris A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Beulah Baptist Church in Bertrandville for Horace "Meatball" Harris, 56, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died Aug. 3, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Audrey Mae Breaux of Bertrandville and Lynette Hill of Klotzville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tetia Harris; and parents, Junious and Essie Mae Harris. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. August 10, 2001 Antoine Dion Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac for Antoine "T-Neg" Dion Sr., 67, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, who died at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8, 2001. Visitation will be 4 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Mary Jane Fitch Dion of Dulac; father of Larry W. and Paul W. Dion and Charlene M. Rodriguez, all of Houma, Wilbert Dion and Velma A. Wantlin, both of Dulac; and brother of Aubrey Dion, Bertha Kelly, Antoinette Lodrigue, Feliciana Bergeron and Thelma Rousell, all of Houma, and Rita Francis of Dulac. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Loveless G. and Feliciana Billiot Dion; son, Antoine Dion Jr.; daughters, Thelma, Lona and Pauline Dion; and granddaughter, Amber Dean. He was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Lawrence Jones Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville for Lawrence "Sergeant" Lloyd Jones Sr., 60, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 11:38 p.m. Aug. 3, 2001. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Edna Mae Miller Jones of Labadieville; father of Cynthia, Lawrence Jr., Lloyd Lee, Ev a and Catina Jones, all of Thibodaux, Floyd Jones of Labadieville and Rose Jones Tyler of Gray; brother of Audrey Jones Turner of Thibodaux, Walter Jones Jr. of Labadieville, George Jones of Gray and Ralph Washington of Napoleonville. He is also survived by 28 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theresa C. Sanders and Walter "Dollar Bill" Jones Sr.; grandparents, James Sr. and Leona Lott Carcisse; and granddaugter, Chelsea Lynn Jones. He was a member of St. Mark Baptist Church and served on the Deacon Board. He enjoyed fishing, watching sports and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a former baseball player for the "Dirty Dozen" baseball. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. John Landry Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville for John "Johnny" Joseph Landry Sr., 54, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Plattenville, who died at 6 a.m. Aug. 9, 2001. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Linda Gautreaux Landry; son of Velsie Daigle Landry; father of Nelson and Mark Guillot, John Jr., Todd and Kammy Landry; brother of Don Landry, Dianne Clement, Mary Antill, Charlene Cavalier and Cynthia Monson; and grandfather of Joshua Guillot and Seliana Morgan. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Maquette Landry; and brother, Charles Jules Landry. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Ester Lockett A religious service wil l be held at 8 p.m. today at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose for Sis. Ester "Easter" Keys Lockett, 64, a resident of Assumption Parish, who died Aug. 5, 2001. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until funeral time today at the church. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the church mausoleum. She was the wife of George Lockett; mother of Walter and Pamela Lockett; sister of Marion Keys Griffin, Laverne Keys Becnel, both of Ama, and Henry Keys of Belle Rose. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Sarah Kelly Keys; guardian, Permilla Reed; brothers, Ray and Herbert Keys; and sisters, Laura Lewis and Shirely Herbert; and godchild, John Robert Bell. She was a graduate of W. H. Reed High School and Dillard University in New Orleans, where she received a bachelor of science in nursing degree. She worked for several years at Los Angeles County Hospital and ,in 1969, became the first black full-time faculty member with Nicholls State's bachelors degree nursing program. While there, she earned a master of arts in guidance and counseling and a master of science in nursing from Texas Women's University in psychiatric nursing. She was a member of her church's Sr. Choir, president of the Missionary Society, secretary of the Pastor Aide Support Group and of the beautification club. She was also a member of the Fifth District of the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc. Woman's Auxiliary, the American Legion Woman's Auxiliary and Mt. Moriah Chapter 24 O.E.S. and other organizations and committees. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Frank Parker A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland for Frank Parker, 76, a native of Woodville, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:53 a.m. Aug. 7, 2001. Visitation will be from noon until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Mathews. He was the husband of Elander Parker of Thibodaux; father of Dwight Campbell of Marrero, Carl Davis of Phoenix, Ga., Glen Davis of York, Pa., Frank Parker Jr. of Okinawa, Japan, Alexander Davis, Clyde Parker and Aretha Parker, all of Thibodaux, and Gwendolyn Bernard of Aurora, Colo. He is also survived by 33 grandchildren and 12 g reat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Martha Parker; son, Rickey Campbell; and sisters, Mary Emma Young, Ada Holmes, Elnora Parker and Annie Parker. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. James Woods Sr. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Schriever for James Woods Sr., 66, a native of Chackbay and resident of Gray, who died at 5:40 p.m. Aug. 4, 200l. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church. The dismissal will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Ethel Mae Nixon Woods of Houma; father of Gerald and Darryl Nixon and Dwayne Antoine, all of Gray, Melvin Woods, Stephanie Livas and Yolanda W. Charles, all of Schriever, Diana N. Williams, Beverly W. Stewart and Valerie Woods, all of Houma, and Rhonda W. Brown of Gibson; and brother of Joseph Woods Jr. of Patterson, Raymond Woods of Chackbay, Andrew Woods of Raceland, and Reynard Paul Woods Sr. and Earl Woods Sr. of Thibodaux. He is also survived by 32 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Joseph Sr. and Charlotte Woods; sons, David, Orlando and James Woods Sr.; brothers, Henry and Roy Woods, and sister, Shirley Woods. He was Baptist. H e enjoyed fishing and spending time with grandchildren. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Clarification In an obituary Thursday for Peggy Bernard, it should have said that she was the previous owner of Tosky's Service Center in Thibobdaux. August 13, 2001 Carmel Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schreiver for Carmel Claire Adams Boudreaux, 80, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Schriever, who died at 1:45 a.m. Aug. 11, 2001. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Norma B. Robichaux; and sister of Calvern Adams, Catherine Brown and Evelyn Stevens. She is also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Nobert Boudreaux; parents, Louis Charles Sr. and Edna Baye Adams; brothers, Louis Jr. and Lionel Adams; and sisters, Thelma Marie Richard and Lucille Ponson. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of the arrangements. Eulalie Bourgeois A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Eulalie B. Bourgeois, 81, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, who died at 10:28 p.m. Aug. 10, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral ti me at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Gayle Cooper and grandmother of Christian Mire and Kimberly Cooper. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pierre and Josephine Zeringue Bourgeois; brothers, Paul, Lucien and George Bourgeois; and sisters, Evelia Autin, Lena Guidry an Lucy Martin. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Lydia Hebert A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux for Lydia Granger Hebert, 97, a native of Louisa and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:40 p.m. Aug. 10, 2001. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Roland, Andrew "Dooley," Gerald and Daniel Hebert, Irene Boudreaux, Doris A. Adams, Mildred H. Albarado, Annabelle H. Chiasson, Geraldine H. Boudreaux, Barbara H. Clement, Beverly H. Naquin, Janet H. Galliano, Gilda H. Jackson and Sandra H. Trosclair. She is also survived by 74 grandchildren, 130 great-grandchildren and 51 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew "Lucky" Hebert; parents, Adeole and Josephine Bergeron Granger; son, Shirley "Shelly" Hebert; brother, Stanley Granger; and sisters, Adele Tate, Anna Rogers and Lena Jackson. Thibodau x Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of the arrangements. Joseph Monier Jr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Joseph Jules Monier Jr., 82, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 10, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Beatrice Champagne Monier; father of Jerry and Betty Monier and Myrtle Foret; and brother of Philip Monnier, Freddie Monier, Josephine Guillot and Clarisse Foret. He is also survived by five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Sr. and Adele Babin Monier; sister, Rita Walker; and one grandchild. He was a parishioner of St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland was in charge of the arrangements. Eric Plaisance A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Eric Paul Plaisance, 42, a native of Cut Off and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2:45 a.m. Aug. 12, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 until 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Allen J. Plaisance; stepson of Katie Plaisance; and brother of Larry, Andrew, Gregory and Maurice Plaisance, Martha Guy and Jennifer Griffen . He was preceded in death by his mother, Agnes Cantrelle Plaisance. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Orice Punch Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Orice Edward Punch Jr., 65, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, who died at 7 p.m. Aug. 11 , 2001. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Cathy Cortez Punch; son of Edith Rodrigue Cunningham; father of Thomas Paul Punch and Melissa Punch Schnoor; and brother of Melvin J. Punch. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Orice Edward Punch Sr.; daughter, Beverly Punch Galliano; and sisters, Beverly Ann Punch and Annie Rose Punch Folse. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Falgout Funeral Homes of Lockport is in charge of the arrangements. August 14, 2001 James Greenwood Sr. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church in Houma for James "Wild Bill" Greenwood Sr., 66, a native of Goose Creek, Texas, and resident of Houma, who died at 11:05 p.m. Aug. 12, 2001. He was the husband of Rose Dominique Greenwood of Houma; father of J ames Jr. and Bert Greenwood of Portland, Texas, Roach and Saul Babin Greenwood of Texas, Nathan Kraemer of California, Nancy Toups of Houma, Geles Longlois of Corpus Christi, Texas, Brenda Carroll of Ingleside, Texas, Vera Evalise Sandidge of Waxahachie, Texas, and Kayla Kraemer of Houma; and brother of Charles Greenwood of Corpus Christi and Carolyn Kissler of Memphis, Tenn. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his second wife, Joyce Nasau Greenwood; third wife, Wanda Babin Greenwood; and parents, Carroll B. and Vera Custer Greenwood. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Houma. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. August 15, 2001 Ceola Duffy A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Ceola L. Duffy, 85, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, who died at 8:05 a.m. Aug. 14, 2001. 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 Ronald J. and Thomas A. Duffy and Joan D. Cook. She is also survived by three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John P. Duffy, and parents, Paul and Effie LeBlanc. Falgout Fun eral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Beulah Lynch A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma for Beulah Ayo Lynch, 77, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, who died at 7:20 p.m. Aug. 13, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. She was the mother of John P. Lynch of Gulfport, Miss., Michael J. Lynch of Katy, Texas, and Kathleen Molaison of Lafayette; and sister of Lucille Savoie of Cut Off. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Patrick Lynch Sr.; father, Anatole E. Ayo; brother, Eugene Ayo; and sister, Beatrice Ayo. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Rena Matherne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for Rena Chauvin Matherne, 90, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, who died at 12:45 a.m. Aug. 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She was the mo ther of Evans, Carroll, Stanley Jr. and Calvin Matherne, Marion Bourgeois, Beverly Sampey, Audrey Hebert, Janet Berzais and Jerrylynn Battaglia; and sister of Enola C. Mire, Adrienne C. Lee and Melba C. Hebert. She is also survived by 31 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Matherne Sr.; parents, Robert and Helen Knight Chauvin; sons, James, Daniel and David Matherne; and sisters, Elsie C. Bourg and Velma C. McNutt. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Mary Rogers Mary C. Rogers, 89, died Aug. 13, 2001. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Lakeview Cemetery in Blackstation, Va. She was the mother of Doris Dome of Schriever, Lillie Rubin of Washington, D.C., Jimmie Rogers of Augusta, Ga., Samuel Rogers of Charlotte, N.C., Helen Rogers of Charlotesville, Roy Rogers of Richmond and Joe Rogers of Blackstone, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Rogers, and son, Charles Rogers. Hamner - McMillan Funeral Home of Blackstone, Va., is in charge of the arrangements. Claude Thibodeaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Claude E. Thibodeaux, 72, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, who died Aug. 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 5:30 until 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Betty Holland Thibodeaux; son of Eddie and Mathidle Naquin Thibodeaux; father of Gayle T. Michel and Regina T. Gros; and brother of Walter Thibodeaux and Rita Falgoust. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was a member of Labadieville American Legion Post 284, Labadieville Volunteer Fire Department, Lions Club and served on the board of directors of Iberville Bank. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of the arrangements. August 16, 2001 Robert Eymard A religious service will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey for Robert P. Eymard, 77, a native of Galliano and resident of Marrero, who died at 8:04 p.m. Aug. 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. today and 7:30 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Marrero. Burial will be at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. He was the husband of Dorine Anselmi Eymard; father of Howard and Scotty Eymard; and brother of Frank and Louis Eymard and Josephine Savoie. He is also survived by fo ur grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B.T. Eymard; and sister, Bea Eymard. Mothe Funeral Homes of Harvey is in charge of the arrangements. James Scioneaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for James J. Scioneaux, 60, a native of St. Philip and resident of Chackbay, who died at 11:50 p.m. Aug. 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Rita Rodrigue Scioneaux; father of Cyril "C.J.," Holly and Cindy Scioneaux; brother of Melvin Jr., Raymond and Gill Scioneaux, Mary Ann Poirrier and Nellie Mae Morvant; and grandfather of Dustin and Myles Scioneaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Sr. and Olivia Rome Scioneaux; son, Mark Scioneaux; and brother, Paul Robert Scioneaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. August 17, 2001 Verna Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Verna Jane Boudreaux, 81, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, who died at 5:10 p.m. Aug. 18, 2001. 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 Shirley Thompson and Sherry Eschete; mother-in-law of Jerry Thompson Sr.; and sister of Aldin Dubois, Willis "Weda" Triche and Emma Thomassie. She is also survived by six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Numa P. Boudreaux; brother, Alvin Dubois; and sisters, Josephine Dubois and Merna Rivet. She was a parishioner of Holy Sa vior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Lockport is in charge of the arrangements. Charles Bennett A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Dularge for Charles R. Bennett, 71, a native of Houston, Texas, and resident of Theriot, who died Aug. 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until service time at the church. He was the husband of Carmen Goodroe Bennett of Theriot; father of Charles, Eric and Stephen Bennett, Raquel McCully, Reginald B. Ishara, Marie Akana, Marlena and Brandie Bennett; and brother of Richard Bennett and Francis Sawyer. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Richard and Audrey Mitchell Bennett; and son, Joaquin Bennett. He was a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps having served during Wor ld War II, the Indo-China Conflict and the Korean War. He was a member of Dulac Knights of Columbus, fourth degree, post No. 7722 and also a member of the St. Eloi Knights of Columbus, third degree, post No. 8779. He was a retired boat captain. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Floyd Buggage A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Floyd J. "Wolf" Buggage, 38, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died Aug. 11, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Charles Gregory, Nathaniel, Edward, Anthony and Aretha Mae Buggage, Ester Coleman, all of Napoleonville, Lawrence Buggage of Baton Rouge, Rose Nelson and Marilyn Warr of Donaldsonville, Janet Ross and Mary Ann Alcee of Baton Rouge and Jamesetta Talbert of Houston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ulysess and Josephine Dorsey Buggage. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. Ernest Jones A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville for Ernest "Murn" J. Jones, 85, a native of Napoleonville, who died Aug. 11, 2001. 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 Brenda Robinson, Adrian, Sonya and Marlene Jupiter-Jones, Don Andria Daggs and James, Tyrone and Terry Jones; and brother of Beulah Van Buren and Bernice Beasley. He is also survived by a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Jones; daughters, Lois and Jacqueline Jones; and his parents, brothers and sisters. He was a former carpenter. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. William McDowell A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland for William McDowell, 53, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 6:45 a.m. Aug. 11, 2001. He will be cremated. He was the brother of Beatrice Gallagher, Eunice Batiste and Mark McDowell, all of Raceland, Reller Williams of Houma, Ida and John McDowell of Thibodaux and Joseph McDowell of Laredo, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie and Meley McDowell; and brothers, James, Herman and Norman McDowell. Kennedy Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Doris Neil A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Doris "Kin" Ro ddy Neil, 88, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, who died at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 15, 2001. Visitation be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Roy Neil, Roosevelt "Kie" Neil and Dorothy Neil Bergeron of Chauvin; and sister of Lois Danos of Grand Caillou, Mary Ann Domangue and Mae Authement of Chauvin. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nollie Neil; parents, Lawrence and Sarah Pinel Roddy; brothers, Dennis, Henry and Lawrence Roddy; and sisters, Annie Guidry and Alice Martin. She was a homemaker. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Victor Perez A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma for Victor Cipriano Perez, 98, a native of Havana, Cuba, and resident of Houma, who died at 12:44 p.m. Aug. 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery in Houma. He was the father of Alejandro Francisco, Humberto, Rolando, Gudelia and Mirian Perez, all of Havana, Cuba, Justo N. Perez of Houma, Eumalia Perez of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Mirda Perez of Miami, Fla.; and brother of Maria Perez of Havana. He is also survived by 31 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juana I. Gonzales Perez; parents, Cresencio and Maria Hernandez Perez; sons, Jose E., Felix, Rigoberto, Victor and Bernardo Perez; daughter, Maria Perez; and brothers, Medardo, Juan and Ipolito Perez. He was a retired laborer. Donations in Victor Perez's name to Annunziata Catholic Church, 2011 Acadian Drive, Houma, LA, 70363, are preferred. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Iris Poret A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church for Iris Vicknair Poret, 66, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Houma, who died at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 16, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She was the wife of Harris Poret, DDS, of Houma; mother of Lionel Poret of Houma, Keith Poret of Marrero, Denise Blades of Kentwood, Stephanie Ducote of Prairieville and Melanie Sanders of Ruston; and sister of Joy LeGrange of Denham Springs, Valerie Simpson , Barbara Laurent and Marilyn Toups, all of Plaquemine. She is also survived by eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie Sr. and Selma Landry Vicknair; and brothers, Eddie Jr. and Earl Vicknair. She was a registered nurse and employed by the Terrebonne Parish Health Unit. She was an active member at St. Gregory Church and for the Terrebonne Association for Retarded Children. Donations to St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church or Terrebonne Foundation for Mentally Disabled are preferred. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Irvin Russo Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma for Irvin "Pops" Joseph Russo Sr., 69, a native of Larose and resident of Houma, who died at 1 p.m. Aug. 16, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He was the husband of Dorothy Marie Domangue of Houma; father of Irvin "Boogie" Jr., Mark "Dago," and David Russo, all of Houma, and Perry Russo of Chauvin; and brother of Louis Russo, J.L. "Tee" Rousseau of Houma, Josephine LeBlanc of Chauvin and Annabelle LeBouef of Houma. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Anna Richardell Russo; brothers, Sam and Lawrence "Peter" Russo; and sister, Rose Boudreaux. He was co-founder of Terrebonne Parish Water Patrol, usher at Annunziata Catholic Church and a member of Woodmen of the World. He was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. August 20, 2001 Marie Bossier A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at St. Anthony of Paduah Catholic Church in Luling for Marie Granier Bossier, 85, a native of Edgard and resident of Luling, who died at 5:15 a.m. Aug. 17, 2001. Burial was at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. She was the sister of Clifton Granier. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph J. Bossier; parents, Emilien and Delia Schmidt Granier; brothers, Eddie, Norman, Emile, Jack, Antoine "Claude" and Melvin "Cotton" Granier; and sister, Esther Jacobs. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony of Paduah Catholic Church. She was a member of the choir and the Ladies Altar Society. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland was in charge of the arrangements. Warren Laster A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hargrave Funeral Home Chapel in Morgan City for Warren Leo Laster, 78, a native of Gilham, Ark., and resident of Bayou Vista, who died at 11:10 p.m. Aug. 18, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Morgan City Cemetery in Morgan City. He was the husband of Cecile Gaspard Laster of Bayou Vista; father of Marshall Laster, Sonya Rae Laster and Carol Cecile Sealine, all of Bayou Vista, Tammie Arceneaux of Thibodaux and Cheryl Lynn Boone of Youngville; brother of Louise Sidney Wilson of New York City, N.Y.; and grandfather of Joshua "J.L." Arceneaux, Sara A. and Jonathan L. Sealine and Crystal L., Victoria L. and Katie L. Boone. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. He was a veteran of the U.S. Airforce having served during World War II. Hargrave Funeral Home of Morgan City is in charge of the arrangements. George Mulvaney Sr. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First United Pentecostal Church in Houma for George Mulvaney Sr., 69, a native of Peoria, Ill., and resident of Chauvin, who died at 9:40 p.m. Aug. 19, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 until 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the husband of Beverly Toland Mulvaney; and father of Bryan, Joshua, George Jr. and Kevin Mulvaney and Sharon Roof. He is also survived by three grandchildr en. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Marie Wilson Mulvaney; and sisters, Barbara Gutgerrez and Peggy Utchek. He was a member of First United Pentecostal Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was retired from Greater Peoria Mass Transit in Peoria. Donations to the Lung Association are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Merille Robichaux Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for Merille "Pete" Joseph Robichaux Jr., 73, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:25 p.m. Aug. 18, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Interment will be at Resurrection Mausoleum in Mathews. He was the husband of Dolores Marie Rodrigue Robichaux; father of Merille "Yock" J. Robichaux III and Darlene R. Foret; father-in-law of Kim Robichaux and Charles Foret; brother of Albert, Clement and Warren Robichaux, Verna Vedros, Jenelle Theriot and Gayle Naquin; and grandfather of Derrick, Charles Jr. and Christy Aline Foret and Merille Thomas and Jesse Robert Robichaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Merille Sr. and Elmire Danos Robichaux; and brothers, Alvin and John Robichaux. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. He was a member of the Rev. Kermit Trahan Fourth Degree Assembly No. 1878 and Knights of Columbus Council No. 8840. He was an alumni of the Central Lafourche High and Raceland Junior High Farmers of America. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Gladys Rodrigue A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Gladys Guillot Rodrigue, 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Aug. 17, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Septime J. Rodrigue Jr.; mother of Douglas A. Rodrigue Sr.; mother-in-law of Gale M. Rodrigue; sister of Joseph M. Guillot; grandmother of Tonya Rodrigue Hyatt, Heidi L. and Douglas "Dougie" A. Rodrigue Jr.; and great-grandmother of Bailey M. and Bradley T. Hyatt. She was preceded in death by her parents, Olius J. and Daisy Gaubert Guillot; brothers, Ernest, Junius and Raymond Guillot; and sisters, Agnes Guillot Levey, Earline Guillot and Isabelle Guillot Henninger. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary No. 5097. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the ar rangements. August 21, 2001 Earline Brown A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville for Earline L. Brown, 87, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died Aug. 19, 2001. 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 Theresa Duncan and Audrey Harvey of Napoleonville. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Brown; her parents; and son, Charlie Brown. She was a homemaker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. Gilbert Goldman A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Gilbert Merrill Goldman, 76, a native of Griffin, Ind., and resident of Gibson, who died at 9:30 p.m. Aug. 19, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Evergreen Crematory. He was the husband of Mary Morris Goldman; father of Gilbert Jr. and Richard Goldman and Jo Ann G. Blanchard; and brother of Robert and Arba Ray Goldman, Pauline Cornwell, Anna Mae Edwards and Jean Burke. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Martha Kelly Goldman; brothers, William P., Ermal and Ernest Goldman; and sisters, Opal Murray, Beatrice Stallings and Joyce Eubanks. He was a lifetime member of the 84th Infantry Division Society. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during World War II. He was a member of American Legion Post 167 of Plaquemine. Donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred. Falgout Funeral Homes of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Dennis Matirne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Dennis Edgar Matirne, 67, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, who died at 11:38 a.m. Aug. 19, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Anita Stewart Matirne; father of Michael C., Scott D. and John P. Matirne and Bridget Waldon; stepfather of Richard Savoy; and brother of Dr. Charles C. Matirne, Charles A. Matirne, Dorothy M. Clausen and Blanche M. Barrilleaux. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles C. and Elise Guillot Matirne; and stepson, Randy L. Savoy. He was a veteran of the Air National Guard having s erved for 40 years. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Bernice Naquin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Bernice Kiger Naquin, 69, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 12:15 a.m. Aug. 20, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the daughter of Lucy Billiot Kiger; mother of Howard Jr., Ant hony, Jerry and David Naquin, Peggy Naquin Rosas, Caroline Naquin Billiot, Patty Naquin Gisclair and Allison Naquin; and sister of Ernest Kiger, Juanita Ungar, Bernadette Verdin, Mary Jean Billiot, Janice Billiot, Irma Dardar, Sally Cheramie and Annie Kiger. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Howard Naquin Sr.; father, Julius Kiger; brother, Roy Kiger; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and cooking. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. Nora Tardiff A Mass of Christia n burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Nora Himel Tardiff, 66, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1 p.m. Aug. 20, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Alfred "A.J." Tardiff; mother of Ricky P. Tardiff and Janet T. Landry; sister of John J. Himel; and grandmother of Katie E., Laurie E. and Brad J. Tardiff. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney "Pete" and Marie Gauthreaux Himel; and granddaughter, Stephanie Tardiff. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Robert Theriot Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Bourg for Robert E. Theriot Sr., 84, a native of New Iberia and resident of Bourg, who died at 10:10 a.m. Aug. 20, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 until 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at St. Anne Community Center in Bourg. He was the husband of Eva Auenson Theriot of Bourg; and father of Robert E. Theriot Jr. of Bourg and Patricia T. Hebert of Houma. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alphonse A. and Heloise Halbert Theriot; grandson, Joey Theriot; brothers, Howard, Harold, Joe and Albert Theriot; and sister, Heloise Broussard. He was a parishioner of St. Anne Catholic Church. He was a member of the Bourg Lions Club and also a member of the Bourg Volunteer Fire Department. He was retired from LeBouef Bros. Towing Company of Bourg. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. August 23, 2001 Allen Eschete A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Allen Anthony Eschete, 76, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 9:45 a.m. Aug. 21, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Sarah Belanger Eschete of Houma; father of John A. and Brian A. Eschete, Arleane E. Bergeron, Ellen Allemand and Jill Becnel, all of Houma, David H. Eschete of Lafayette, Lynn F. Eschete of Arlington, Texas, Ted J. Eschete of Huffman, Texas, Shanna Tanner of Hurst, Texas, and Virginia Authement of Bourg; and brother of Houston Eschete of Houma. He is also survived by 24 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in de ath by his parents, John Oleus and Celestine Marcel Eschete; brothers, Junius, Howard Sr., Robert Sr., Wilbert Sr., Floyd Sr., Noel, Calvin, Alvin and Norris Eschete; and sisters, Eunice Klingman, Lillian Ourso and Mae Savoie. He was a retired bus driver for Terrebonne Parish School Board and an employee of Brady Engine for 25 years. He was also a life-long professional photographer. He was a graduate of Terrebonne High class of 1942, American Legion Post 31, Holy Rosary CYO and Bourg Library Oral History Club. He was also a founding member of Houma Dixie Youth Little League Baseball and coached the East Houma Indians for 25 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Airforce having served during the Korean War. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Donations to Cerebral Palsy of Louisiana, Houma chapter, Station 1 Box 10125, Houma, LA, 70363; St. Jude Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105; or book donations in Allen Eschete's name to Bourg Public Library, 4405 Grace St., Bourg, LA, 70344, are preferred. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Hubert Martinez A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer for Hubert Joseph Martinez, 82, a native and resident of Kraemer, who died at 7:10 a.m. Aug. 21, 2001. Visit ation will be from 5 until 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Celina Kraemer Martinez; father of Garry Martinez and Dina M. Tabor; and brother of George and Stanley Martinez. He is also survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norbert and Marie Schexnayder Martinez; daughter, Patricia Martinez; brother, Albert Martinez; and sisters, Elizabeth Cortez, Olena Larouse and Aleline Haydel. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Essie Locascio A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Essie Webre Locascio, 91, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Napoleonville, who died Aug. 20, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Frank and John Locascio, Frances Blanchard and Betty Robichaux; and sister of Frances "Pipi" Webre, Marie Toups, Geraldine Miller and Garret Boudreaux. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Locascio; parents, Eddie and Amy Boudreaux Webre; brothers, Eddie "Buddy," Preston and Calvin Webre; and sister, Wi nnie Dillon. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. August 24, 2001 Alice Brunet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Alice "Alicia" Brunet, 88, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 7:40 p.m. Aug. 21, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Lawrence, Armand III, Allen, Kirby and Jerrel Brunet, Alice Hendricks and Christine B. Cheramie; and sister of Calvin Guidry. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren and one step-great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Claudia Pitre Guidry; brothers, Harris, Eles and Joseph Guidry; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed sewing. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. Willie Fortner A religious service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home Parlor in Houma for Willie Belle "Billie" Fortner, 79, a native of McComb, Miss., and resident of Houma, who died at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 22, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held Saturday at Hollywood Cemetery in McComb, Miss. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin Franklin Sr. and Minnie Hall Fortner; brother, Benjamin Franklin Fortner Jr.; and sister, Blanche Fortner. She was a retired nurse and graduate of Tulane School of Nursing. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Milda Schaubhut A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer for Milda P. Landry Shcaubhut, 77, a native of Chackbay and resident of Malagay, who died at 4:08 a.m . Aug. 23, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay. She was the mother of Melvin J., Wayne Phillip and Patty A. Landry; sister of Wayne, Colly and Josheph Caffery Percle; sister, Pelma P. Schano; grandmother of Monica A. and Tammie Benoit, Dobie, Doyle and Brooks Landry; and step-grandmother of Darnell M. Bourgeios. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dennis W. Landry; second husband, James H. Schaubhut; parents, Orphe J. and Corine Nicholas Percle; daughter, Betty L. Benoit; brother, Edward J. Percle; and stepsister, Lillian K. Legendre. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Chu rch and St. Lawrence Catholic Church. She was employed by the Lafourche Parish School Board food service for 27 years. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Woodie Tully A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Wilmer United Methodist Church in Wilmer, Ala., for Woodie Tully, 94, a native of Wilmer and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:27 a.m. Aug. 22, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Wilmer Cemetery in Wilmer. He was the father of Woodie Neal, David Bruce and Anita Tully; grandfather of Thomas Wyeth Tully, Angela Tully Robinson and Matthew Neal Tully; and great-grandfather of Madeline, Jack and Tess Tully. He was preceded in death by his wife, Velma Cravey Tully; parents, Thomas Felix and Maggie Ford Tully; and sisters, Edna Earle McAdams and Maude Evans. He was a member of Wilmer United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Methodist Men. He enjoyed fishing and gardening and he built two homes. He was a retired shipyard foreman. Donations to Hospice of South Louisiana are preferred. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. August 27, 2001 Clinton Benoit A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thi bodaux for Clinton Joseph Benoit, 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6 p.m. Aug. 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and 11 a.m. until funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the father of Gabriel Joseph Sr. and Ricky Joseph Benoit and MaryLane Blackard; brother of Joachim "T-Boy" and Edward Benoit, Betty Louviere, Lorita and Rita Morvant. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcess and Agatha Braud Benoit; brothers, Milton Sr. and Bartholomew Joseph "Jack" Benoit; and sister, Mary Benoit. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Florence Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Florence Hebert Boudreaux, 84, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:32 a.m. Aug. 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Lester Sr., Junious Jr. and Melvin Boudreaux, Mary Ann and Audrey Borne, Mary Louise Benoit, Mildred Daigle, Sue Simoneaux, Anna Lee Tregre, Sandra Mahler, Debr a Folse and Florence Boudreaux; and sister of Roy and Cleveland "Pip" Hebert. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Junious J. Boudreaux Sr.; parents, Sidney and Georganna Melancon Hebert; brothers, Elvin, Rene, Joseph "Port" and Anthony Hebert; and great-granddaughter, Brittany Raffray. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Alexander Dolese A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Alexander "Chock" Joseph Dolese, 84, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 7:50 p.m. Aug. 24, 2001. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Mark G. Dolese; and brother of Grace Uter and Hazel Naquin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathlyn Rae Guillot Dolese; parents, Alexander and Felicia Ayo Dolese; brothers, Dr. Robert H. Dolese and Clifton "Tut" Dolese; and sisters, Daisy and Maggie Dolese and Tiche Waguespack. He was a founding member and past president of the Labadieville Volunteer Fire Department and Grand Marshall of the 1960 Labadieville Fire Dept. Fair and Parade. He was also a member of the Louisiana State Firemen's Association, a cha rter member of the Labadieville Lions Club and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1061. He was also commissioned as an honorary state representative of the Louisiana State Legislature in 1990, 1991 and 1992. Donations to St. Philomena Catholic School, 120 Convent St., Labadieville, La., 70372, are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of the arrangements. Eura Dufrene A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens for Eura Paul Dufrene, 77, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Gheens, who died Aug. 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was the brother of Esward A. Dufrene. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Mercedes Falgout Dufrene; brother, Richard J. Dufrene; and sister, Alverdia D. Davis. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Doris Gass A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue for Doris Orgeron Gass, 67, a native of Lockport and resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 9:10 p.m. Aug. 23, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Norman Orgeron; mother of Susan G. Landry; sister of Irvin "Coon" Orgero n, Joseph "Lulu" Orgeron, Rowena McQueen and Evelyn Adams. She is also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl J. Gass; mother, Nora Thibodeaux Orgeron; and son, Norman Gass. She was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland was in charge of the arrangements. Pearl Melancon A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at St. Hillary Catholic Church in Mathews for Pearl Kimball Melancon, 87, a native of Opelousas and resident of Lockport, who died at 4:43 a.m. Aug. 24, 2001. Burial was at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She was the mother of Evelyn M. Theriot, Deanie M. Babin and Cheryl M. Dominique; and sister of Jasper and Wallace Kimball. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren and four step-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton "Blue" Melancon; parents, Chas and Bernadette Guidry Kimball; son, Glenn Gary Pastorick; daughter, Gertie Mae Pastorick; brothers, Doyle, Wilson and Calvin Kimball; sisters, Grace Eusay and Irene Kimball; and four grandchildren. She was a parishioner of St. Hillary Catholic Church. She was a retired beautician. Samart Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Roy Stagni Jr. Religious services were held at 10 a.m. today at St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Houma for Roy Francis Stagni Jr., 51, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houston, who died at 5:18 a.m. Aug. 24, 2001. Burial was at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He was the son of Doreen Doubleday Porche of Ocean Springs, Miss.; and brother of Rodney and John Stagni of Houma. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Francis Stagni, Sr.; and grandfather, D. J. Stagni. He was an accountant. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of the arrangements. August 29, 2001 Linda Borne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a. m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Linda Robinson Borne, 79, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died Aug. 27, 2001. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of John Stanley Borne; mother of Robert "Bobby" Borne of Kenner, Nell Perkins of Gretna, and Ruth Autin of Marrero; mother-in-law of Richard Autin and Madge Smith Borne; and sister of Lester Robinson of Carencro, Elmer, Joseph and Lurline Robinson and Enola Percle, all of Chackbay, and Lorena Legendre of Marrero; grandm other of Darin and Scott Borne, Jude and Jared Autin and Brock Perkins Lillie; and great-grandmother of Tristan and Abby Autin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie "Jim" Robinson and Edna Bergeron Robinson; and brothers, Edwin and James "Jim" Robinson. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Eno Boudreaux Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Eno Paul Boudreaux Sr., 83, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 11:05 p.m. Aug. 27, 2001. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Mary Ann Adams Boudreaux; father of Eno Jr., Ernest and Emmet Boudreaux, Jane Cressione and Jill Loredo. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Marie Schouest Boudreaux; daughter, Janet Boudreaux; brothers, Davis, Eddie and Numa Boudreaux and Elson Delaune Sr.; and sisters, Bertha Vedros and Helena Pennison. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. He was retired from Valentine Sugars after 45 years of service. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. Beatrice Robichaux A Mass of Ch ristian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Beatrice "Bea" Traigle Robichaux, 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:45 p.m. Aug. 25, 2001. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Pierre "Mickey" McKinley Robichaux, Elizabeth "Bunny Lady" Chiasson and Louise Marie Chauvin; mother-in-law of Mary Hick Robichaux, Edward Chiasson Sr. and Roland Chauvin; sister of Dolia T. Blanchard and Lois Adams; grandmother of Kim, Dean and Tina Landry, Kathleen and Todd Schutt, Janine C. Benoit and John and Jennifer Chauvin; and great-grandmother of Tabitha Stein, Dallas Landry and Jacob Chauvin. She was preceded in death by her husband, McKinley "Mack" Robichaux; parents, Louis Dom and Sedonia Naquin Traigle; daughter, Mary Ann Robichaux; brother, Sidney Traigle; sisters, Victoria T. Richard, Elise T. Delaune, Lillian T. Richard and Bernice T. Robichaux; and granddaughter, Sandra Anne Robichaux. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking for her grandchildren and playing bingo with her friends at I.H.S. Nursing Home. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Dwight Theriot A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Dwight Anthony Theriot, 50, a native of Larose and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:30 a.m. Aug. 26, 2001. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Noel Guidry Theriot; father of Jeremy Theriot and Daphne Melvin; brother of Felicien Theriot and Betty Shicksnider; and grandfather of Nicholas, Matthew and Clare Melvin and Chesley Theriot. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felicien and Mildred Dufrene Theriot; brother, Roland Theriot; and grandchildren, Sarah and Emily Melvin. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a gauger for Murphy Production and Exploration. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium in Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. August 30, 2001 Christopher Badeaux A graveside service was held today at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux for Christopher Thomas Badeaux, two days old, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8 p.m. Aug. 22, 2001. He was the son of Thomas and Margo Oncale Badeaux; twin brother of William Thomas Badeaux; half-brother of Lee, Mark and Tim Badeaux and Sue Fields; and grandson of L.J. and Carolyn Oncale. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, J. Alvin and Elsi e Badeaux. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of the arrangements. Linda Borne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Linda Robinson Borne, 79, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died Aug. 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of John Stanley Borne; mother of Robert "Bobby" Borne of Kenner, Nell Perkins of Gretna, and Ruth Autin of Marrero; mother-in-law of Richard Autin and Madge Smith Borne; sister of Lester Robinson of Carencro, Joseph and Elmore Robinson, Lurline Legendre and Enola Percle, all of Chackbay, and Lorena Legendre of Marrero; grandmother of Darin and Scott Borne, Jude and Jared Autin and Brooke Perkins Lillie; and great-grandmother of Tristan and Abby Autin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie "Jim" Robinson and Edna Bergeron Robinson; and brothers, Edwin and James "Jim" Robinson. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Dwight Theriot A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Dwight Anthony Theriot, 50, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, who died at 3:30 a.m. Aug. 26, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Noel Guidry Theriot; father of Jeremy Theriot and Daphne Melvin; brother of Felicien Theriot and Betty Shicksnider; and grandfather of Nicholas, Matthew and Clare Melvin and Chesley Theriot. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felicien and Mildred Dufrene Theriot; brother, Roland Theriot; and grandchildren, Sarah and Emily Melvin. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a gauger for Murphy Production and Exploration. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium in Cut Off was in charge of the arrangements. Claire Olds A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off for Claire Marie Olds, infant, a native and resident of Lockport, who died Aug. 28, 2001. She was the daughter of Jean and Cynthia Kern Olds; sister of Nathan Louis and Courtland James Olds; and granddaughter of Ray and Irene Kern and Lonnie Wayne Sr. and Loena Olds. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. August 31, 2001 Daniel Bergeron A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Daniel "Danny" J. Bergeron, 54, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Schriever, who died at 12:56 a.m. Aug. 31, 2001. Mass time is pending. Call 446-8826 for time. Visitat ion will be from 6 until 9 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Priscilla Cortez Bergeron; son of Nellie Prejean Bergeron; father of Troy D. Bergeron; stepfather of Michael J., Paul J. and Ritchie J. Cortez and Charlotte Cortez Piascik; and brother of Ronald Ledet and Maureen A. Bergeron. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin J. Bergeron; and brother, Michael P. Bergeron. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Clyde Caillouet Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Clyde Charles Caillouet Sr., 84 , a native and residents of Thibodaux, who died at 7:30 a.m. Aug. 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of 51 years of Carolyn Meyer Caillouet; father of Clyde Jr., Thomas and Andrew Caillouet, Lynn C. Fowler, Susan C. Meredith and Laura C. Clapp; and brother of Abel Caillouet, Florence C. Thibodaux, Heloise C. Torres and Ellen C. Lasseigne. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alban C. and Azema Talbot Caillouet; brothers, Albon, Francis and Lawrence Caillouet; and sisters, Therese Caillouet and Corine C. Beubler. He was an attorney in Thibodaux for 41 years. He was a Navy Pilot serving during World War II and also served as a Louisiana State Senator from 1952-1956. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Claire Hebert A memorial service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles community for Claire Causin Hebert, 66, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:15 p.m. Aug. 30, 2001. She was the wife of Wilton Hebert Jr.; and mother of Audie, Terry, Dwayne and Danny Hebert, Christine Chiasson, Darlene Hook and Penny Sevin. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Artmise Loumiet Causin; daughter, Patty Hebert; brother, Ned, Chester, Howard, Frank Jr. and Coy Causin; and sisters, Carmen Capello and Dorothy Alonzo. She was a homemaker and parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Albertha Roberson A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland for Albertha C. Roberson, 85, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, wh o died at 7:30 a.m. Aug. 25, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland. She was the mother of Elizabeth V. Roberson and Olga R. Jackson of Raceland, Genavieve Roberson of Savannah, Ga., and George J. Roberson Jr. of Silver Springs, Md. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. George J. Roberson Sr.; parents, Ezekiel and Orelia L. Kelso; and sister, Thelma Magnard. She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church No. 2 and served on the Deaconess Board. She was president of the Home Mission and actively involved with the Sunday school teaching. She was also a former member of the Order of The Eastern Star. She enjoyed working with children, taking care of her flower garden and raising her chickens and geese. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Ernest Williams A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland for Ernest Charles Williams, 83, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died Aug. 27, 2001. Visitation will be from noon until funeral time at the church. He will be cremated. He was the father of Robert Williams of New York, Alvin Williams of Labadieville and Edward, Joseph, and Clifford Williams, Bernice Johnson and Esther Rogers, all of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his wives, Lillie May Singleton Williams and Elnora Bennett Williams; parents, Clifford and Gertrude Goods Williams; sons, Raymond Williams, Ernest Charles Williams Jr. and Ernest Clifford Williams; brothers, James Watkins, and Paul Washington Sr. He was Baptist. He was a World War II Navy veteran. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.