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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. December 03, 2001 Irene Atkinson A religious service was held at 11:30 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano for Irene Crosby Atkin son, 90, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Buras, who died at 11:40 a.m. Nov. 30, 2001. She was the mother of Emile Villumont, Caroline Blanchard and Level Seawright; and sister of Amelia Perrin. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Atkinson; parents, Andre' and Emma Griffin Crosby; sons, Stanley Atkinson and Sedgwick Sexton; daughter, Diane Young; brother, Ellis Crosby; and sister, Andrea Collins. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Andrew Dickerson Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Andre P. Dickerson Sr., 91, a resident of Thibodaux, who died Nov. 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time. Burial will be at St. John Catholic Church mausoleum. He was the husband of Mary Leola Wilson Dickerson; father of Alvin Paul Dickerson of St. Rose, Oliver J. Dickerson of Gardenia, Calif., Martin E. Dickerson of Houma, Raymond C., Roxanne F. and Willa M. Dickerson, all of Thibodaux, Laura D. Harris of Houma, Mary A. Bolin of Waukegan, Ill. and Faye A. Fullwood of Milwaukee, Wisc.; and brother of Andrea L. Van Buren of Patterson. He is also survived by 28 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Dickerson Sr.; mother, Emily Lott Dickerson; brothers, Belanger, Charlie Jr., John, Tillman, Morris and Samuel Dickerson; sisters, Louise, Katie and Bertha Dickerson, Elnora Batiste and Mary Medus; and sons, Andrew Jr. and Calvin John "Francis" Dickerson. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Shirley Gautreaux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue for Shirley Ann Pellegrin Gautreaux, 67, a native of Chauvin and resident of Lockport, who died at 1:33 p.m. Nov. 30, 2001 Burial was at Holy Rosary Cemetery. She was the wife of Dudley Gautreaux of Lockport; stepmother of Kenward Gautreaux of Houma, John Gautreaux of Norfolk, W. Va., Paul Gautreaux of Zillah, Wash. And Tammy Falgout of Raceland; and sister of Betty Fontenot of Kinder. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dennis and Lucette Duplantis Pellegrin; brothers, Howard Sr. Leray Sr. and Kirby Pellegrin; and sisters, Wilma Pinell, Ruth Myers and Wilda Pellegrin. She was a retired teller for Terrebonne Bank and Trust and a long time employee of National supermarket. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Elsie Monson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Elsie E. Monson, 85, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 12:30 a.m. Dec. 2, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Wesley Monson Sr., Heloise Buckland, Anita Weeks and Gloria Simoneaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Whitney and Cordelia Hebert Monson; and sister, Helen Blanchard. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Cecile Waguespack A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie for Cecile Schexnaydre Waguespack, 98, a native of Taft and resident of Vacherie, who died at 2:15 a.m. Nov. 30, 2001. Burial was at the church mausoleum. She was the mother of Shirley Waguespack, Mary Ann Borne, Cecile Hymel, Elaine Legendre, Herman, Francis Jr., Thomas, Charles Wayne and Jackie Waguespack, all of Vacherie, Barbara Woods of St. James; mother-in-law of Berk Hymel, Jerry Woods, Percy Legendre, Gerry, Louise, Vivian, Rosalie and Judy Waguespack; sister of Ada Louviere of Golden Meadow; great-grandmother of Beth Rodrigue. She is also survived by 60 grandchildren, 128 great-grandchildren and three great-gr eatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Waguespack Sr., parents, Albert Sr. and Cesaire Haydel Schexnaydre; brothers, Laurence Aubert and Dennis Schexnaydre; sister, Mathilda Waguespack; sons, Albert, Allen and Geoge Waguespack; son-in-law, Clifford Borne Sr.; She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society, Catholic Daughters of America and League of the Sacred Heart. H.C. Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher is in charge of arrangements. Frank Watkins A religious service will be held at 3 p.m. today at Bethel Christian Minisries Church in Galliano for the Rev. Frank Robert Watkins, 63, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 2:15 p.m. Nov. 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Della Johnson Hayes Watkins; father of Angela Watkins Thibodaux and Dana Mink; stepfather of Orlan Hayes of Orlando, Fla. and Nathan Hayes of Larose; brother of Chirstopher Charles Watkins; and grandfather of Chantee' Marie and Angele Mary Thibodaux and Andrew Hayes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dervon M. and Godlyn Serigny Watkins. He was a pastor of Bethel Christian Ministries of Galliano. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. December 04, 2001 Sylvia Kimble A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Sylvia Ann Kimble, 59, a native of Church Point and resident of Houma who died at 9:50 a.m. Dec. 3, 2001. She will be cremated following the service. She was the wife of Henry F. Kimble; mother of Monique Gill and Andree Wiggins; sister of Linick Boudreaux and Sable Legar. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ersan and Adez Savoie Boudreaux. She was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Robert Tippett A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Robert Lee "Tip" Tippett, 92, a native of Eagle Pass, Texas and resident of Gray who died at 12:45 p.m. Dec. 3, 2001. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery in Houma. He was the father of Daniel Ray and George Paul Tippett. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Panvelle Tippett; parents, Whit Covington and Lillian Cook Tippett; and one sister. He was a retired research assistant for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during World War II. He was a paris hioner of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. December 05, 2001 Marilyn Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Bourg for Marilyn Bourg Boudreaux, 60, a native and resident of Bourg, who died at 12:06 p.m. Dec. 4, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. to funeral time at St. Anne Community Center in Bourg. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Phillip Boudreaux of Gulfport, Miss., daughter of Guy Bourg of Bourg; mother of Anthony "Tony" and Beth Boudreaux, both of Bourg; and sister of Marlene Guidry of Ville Platte. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Wilma Trosclair Bourg; and brother, Marvin Bourg Sr. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Danny Neville A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Danny M. Southall Neville, 46, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died November 30, 200l. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the father of Daniel Andrew Jefferson, Rashanda Reed and Gerilyn Harris, all of Thibodaux; devoted companion of Rhonda Jefferson of Thibodaux; brother of Darlene Southall Lee, Michael Anthony Southall and Eugene Neville Jr. of Thibodaux, Gene Paul Neville of Thomasville, Georgia and Willie Every Jr., of Richmond, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Neville Sr. and Doris Southall Every; and stepfather, Willie Every Sr. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. December 06, 2001 Joyce Richard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Bayou Black for Joyce Anne Aysenne Richard, 53, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houma who died at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Edward Paul Richard Jr. of Houma; daughter of Jeffery C. and Mildred Boudreaux Aysenne of Napoleonville; mother of Eric Paul Richard of Houma, Angela Anne Blanchard of Houma, Stacy Lynne Richard of Metairie; sister of Percy Aysenne of Labadieville, Charles J. and Tommie J. Aysenne of Napoleonville and Mabel Rougeau of Thibodaux. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was a homemaker. Donations to charity are preferred. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is i n charge of arrangements. Ruth Thibodaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Lucy Catholic Church in Houma for Ruth Welton Thibodaux, 86, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, who died Dec. 2, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Freddie Thibodaux Jr. of New Orleans and Charles Thibodaux of Birmingham, Ala.; sister of Juanita Welton Morgan of Houma. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Ann and Thomas Jefferson Welton; daughter, Ruth Marie Thibodaux; seven brothers and two sisters. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. December 07, 2001 Lena Bundy A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Lena Mae Peters Bundy, 93, a native of Ivan and resident of Houma, who died at 5:20 a.m. Dec. 6, 2001. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She was the mother of James and Billy Ray Bundy. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Tillman Bundy Sr.; parents, George Washington and Dellie M. Coker Peters; son, Lonnie Bundy Jr.; brother, William "Bill" Dawson Peters; and sister, Bertha Peters Foshee. She was a homemaker and a member of Mulberry Baptist Church and Eastern Star. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Pearlie Granger A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Jones Funeral Home Chapel in Morgan City for Pearlie Mae Granger, 58, a native and resident of Morgan City, who died at 10:07 a.m. Nov. 28, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Morgan City Cemetery. She was the mother of Edward Joseph Granger; and sister of Wilbert Granger Jr. Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City is in charge of arrangements. Jessie Granier Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Jessie J. Granier Sr., 77, a native of Kraemer and resident of Chackbay, who died at 2:40 a.m. Dec. 6, 2001. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Myrthee Rodrigue Granier; father of Jessie J. Jr., David J., Denis J. and Mary G. Granier; and brother of Essie Mae Cortez. He is also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alibe and Rose Larousse Granier; son, Edmand J. Granier; brothers, Vance, Emmett and Daniel Granier; sisters, Odette, Hazel and Laura Cortez; and granddaughter, Janelle Granier. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Viola Hampton A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for Viola Ellis Hampton, 81, a native of and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4 p.m. Dec. 1, 200l Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Young Men Benevolent Society Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing. She was the wife of Fredrick Hampton of Thibodaux; mother of Herman Hampton of Gramercy, Bruce Hampton of New Iberia, Eula Mae Dick of Gray, Lloyd, Marvin and Lucille Hampton of Thibodaux, Bernadine Howard of Des Allemands, Elsie and Louise Poindexter, Doris Verrett and Linda Young of Raceland; brother of Herman Ellis and Amy Every of Thibodaux and Norman Ellis of New Orleans. She is also survived by 35 grandchildren and 46 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Jeanetta Allen Ellis; brothers, the Rev. Earl, Eugene, Esau, Clarence, and Warren Ellis, and half-sister, Rosie Ellis. She was a choir member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Kenneth LeBlanc Sr. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Kenneth Mitchell LeBlanc Sr., 76, a native of Springfield and resident of Houma, who died at 1 a.m. Dec. 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the husband of Juanita Jo Ann Hupp LeBlanc of Houma; father of Kenneth M. LeBlanc Jr. of Raceland, Joseph H. and James W. LeBlanc of Houma; and brother of Travis J. LeBlanc of Slidell, Hysen Jr. and Lenedean LeBlanc of Ponchatoula. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hysen Sr. and Emma Rodrigue LeBlanc. He was a retired dispatch for Milcam and was a member of the National Rifle Association. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served during World War II. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Alzire Lefort A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Alzire Cheramie Lefort, 81, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, who died Dec. 5, 2001. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. S he was the mother of Gene J., Daniel P. and Victor A. Lefort; and sister of Elie Cheramie. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and four g reat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred "Fred" Joseph Lefort; parents, Loca and Euziad Adams Cheramie; brothers, Mark and Andrew Cheramie; and sisters, Mercedes Guidry and Ouida Pierce.l She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, a member of Catholic Daughters, Ladies Altar Society, and the U.S.S. Maryland Veterans Auxiliary. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and gardening. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. From Dec. 6, 2001 Joyce Richard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Bayou Black for Joyce Anne Aysenne Richard, 53, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houma who died at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Edward Paul Richard Jr. of Houma; daughter of Jeffery C. and Mildred Boudreaux Aysenne of Napoleonville; mother of Eric Paul Richard of Houma, Angela Anne Blanchard of Houma, Stacy Lynne Richard of Metairie; sister of Percy Aysenne of Labadieville, Charles J. and Tommie J. Aysenne of Napoleonville and Mabel Rougeau of Thibodaux. She is also survived by one grandchild. She was a homemaker. Donations to charity are preferred. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Ruth Thibodaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Lucy Catholic Church in Houma for Ruth Welton Thibodaux, 86, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, who died Dec. 2, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Freddie Thibodaux Jr. of New Orleans and Charles Thibodaux of Birmingham, Ala.; sister of Juanita Welton Morgan of Houma. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Ann and Thomas Jefferson Welton; daughter, Ruth Marie Thibodaux; seven brothers and two sisters. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. December 10, 2001 Hester Banks A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Hester Mary Hawkins Banks, 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Dec. 6, 200l. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Banks Jr.; parents, Eddie and Luberta Jones Hawkins; and brother, Oscar Hawkins Sr. She served on the Deaconess Board at St. Peter Baptist Church. She was a homemaker who enjoyed fishing. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Jeanette Bickford A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma for Jeannette Guidry Bickford, 77, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, who died at 11:15 a.m. Dec. 7, 2001. Burial was at Holy Rosary Cemetery. She was the mother of Michael J. Bickford of Metairie and Stephen D. Bickford of Houma; and sister of Janice G. Vedros of Houma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Julien A. Guidry and Edna Lirette Guidry; and brothers, Roland and Maxwell Guidry. She was a retired diet coordinator for Terrebonne General Medical Center after 29 years of service. She was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Bernard Champagne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma for Bernard George Champagne, 41, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 5:40 a.m. Dec. 10, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Mausoleum in Houma. He was the son of Vernon and Rose May LeBeouef Champagne; and brother of Vernon James and Tommy Champagne and C. Gaudet. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Amanda and Sidney Champagne and Helarie and Zelda LeBouef. He was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. He was a former hairstylist and a realtor with Patterson and Town and Country Real Estate. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World. Falgout Funeral Homes of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Joseph Chiasson A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Joseph "Yank" "Pop" Chiasson, 85, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died at 12:50 p.m. Dec. 8, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Rita Garnet Caillouet Chiasson of Chackbay; father of Jimmie Chiasson, Stephen Caillouet and Debra Stevens, all of Chackbay, Rusty Chiasson of Thibodaux, Sandra Hotard of Kraemer and Glenda Miller of Maine; and brother of Sheldon Chiasson, Nina Ledet, Mary Marcello, Lodia Rodrigue, Mildred Grazier and Dorothy Howard. He is also su rvived by 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Malina Poneville Chiasson; and brothers, Albert, Wilbert, Preston and Wiley Chiasson. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during World War II. He enjoyed fishing. He was retired from McDermott. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. Edward J. Guidry A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church for Edward Joseph Guidry, 74, a native and resident of the St. Charles community, who died Dec. 7, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Amalie Gervais, Mary DuFrene, Lillia Trafficano and Lois France. He was preceded in death by his parents, Camille and Clotilde Bergeron Guidry; brother, Mark Guidry; and sister, Elsie Bergeron. He was a World War II veteran. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Gregory Herpin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Gregory George Herpin, 40, a native of Crowley and resident of Baton Rouge, who died Dec. 7, 2001. Burial was at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He was the son of George and Marjorie Marmande Herpin of Houma; and brother of Shelly Herpin. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Theodore and Alice Herpin, E.B. Marmande and Marjorie Marmand Morgan; and stepgrandfather, Dr. Mim Morgan. He was the vice president of Guarantee Broadcasting. He was awarded the Business of the Year Award in 1996 for broadcasting in Baton Rouge. He was a graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School and Nicholls State University. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. Mabel Lacomb A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Shell Beach Catholic Cemetery in Lake Arthur for Mabel Lognion Lacomb, 88, a native of Gueydan and resident of Napoleonville, who died Dec. 8, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 to 9 a.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. She was the sister of Peter Lognion. She is also survived by three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edval John Lacomb Sr.; parents, George and Martha Lognion; son, Edval John Lacomb Jr.; and brother, Leroy Lognion. Thibodaux Funeral of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Rita Orren A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Rita Landry Orren, a native and resident of Napoleonville, wh o died Dec. 9, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Kirby E. Orren; and sister of Jimmy P. Landry and Mabel L. Blanchard of Napoleonville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clemence Caballero Landry and Henry Landry; brothers, Clarence, Richard, Leonard and Gilbert Landry; and sisters, Lucy Himel, Hilda Landry, Linda Dugas, Ella Melancon, Terry Clement and Anna Mae Berneard. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Randall Owen Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport for Randall King Owen Sr., 51, a native of Fulton, Ky., and resident of Lockport, who died Dec. 6, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. He will be cremated. He was the father of Randall K. Owen II of Pineville and Randall, Mark and Daniel Owen, all of California. He is also survived by three brothers. Falgout Funeral Homes of Lockport is in charge of the arrangements. December 11, 2001 Norman Adams A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Norman "Manu" Adams, 74, a native and resident of Cut Off who died at 8:10 p.m. Dec. 10, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral tim e at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Lillie Mae Monic Adams of Cut Off; father of David Adams of Cut Off, Keith Adams of Larose, Gerald LeMaire of Chauvin and Joseph LeMaire Jr. of Larose; brother of Edward Adams of Cut Off and Vivian Prejean of Church Point. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward J. and Florida Danos Adams; and brother, Milton Adams. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of the V.F.W. He was self-employed in the boat rental business. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Felix Becnel Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Felix Joseph Becnel Sr., 83, a native of Vacherie and resident of Thibodaux who died at 10:35 a.m. Dec. 10, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Albertine Kraemer Becnel; father of Felix Jr., James Sr., Harry, Tommy Richard and Gene Becnel and Janice Charleville; brother of Harris and Gertrude Becnel. He is also survived by 15 grandchildre n and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Felicie Stein Becnel; brothers, Aristlide and Stanislaus Becnel; sisters, Marguerite Torres, Yolanda Becnel and Felicie Roulet; grandsons, Jeffery Charleville and Chad Becnel; and granddaughter, Kay Becnel. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Gloria Caballero A memorial Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Gloria Caballero, 82, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux who died at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 7, 2001. She was the mother of Stephanie R. Caballero of Thibodaux, George L. Caballero of Raceland and Kenneth L. Caballero of Houston, Texas; sister of Stephen D. Pool of Aberdeen, Wash. She is also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen Decatur and Eleanor Robin Pool; and sister, Dorothy Pool Herbert. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Co-cathedral. Masses or donations to the American Heart Association are preferred. Ray Clinton A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Monday at Rader Funeral Home in Longview, Texas for Ray Clinton, 83, of Hallsville, Texas, who died Dec. 7, 2001. He was the father of Pauline Hebert of Thibodaux, Donna Adams and Frances Pinho of Patterson and Billy Weldy of Katy, T exas; brother of J.A. Clinton of Hallsville. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Clinton. Rader Funeral Home of Longview is in charge of arrangements. Enola Curole A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Enola Guidry Curole, 77, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off who died Dec. 8, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Gary Curole of Shreveport and Geraldine Plaisance of Cut Off; mother-in-law of Deidre Curole and Norris Plaisance; grandmother of Cory Plaisance and Garrett Curole; grandmother-in-law of Sandra Plaisance and Robert Hollowell; great-grandmother of Gage Hollowell, Morgan and Heather Plaisance; sister of Anse, Armand Jr., Kelton, Nolan, Alvin, Jessie and Katherine Guidry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Varice C. Curole; parents, Armand and Atasia Anselmi Guidry; grandson, Jace Michael Plaisance; brothers, Eves, Andre, Harrison, Levennson and Steven Guidry; and sister, Priscilla Guidry. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. Irene Lagrange A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Irene Boudreaux Lagran ge, 92, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux who died at 4 p.m. Dec. 9, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was survived by one grandchild and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Junius Lagrange; parents, Rudolph and Julia Boudreaux Boudreaux; son, Alvin Lagrange; brother, Harry Boudreaux; and sisters, Alice B. Richard and Aliss B. Lagrange. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. Randall Owen Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland for Randall King Owen Sr., 51, a native of Fulton, Ky. and resident of Lockport who died Dec. 6, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. He will be cremated. He was the father of Randall K. Owen II of Pineville, and Randall, Mark and Daniel Owen all of California. He is also survived by three brothers. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. John Phuc A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan for Monsignor John Phuc. Visitation will be at 9 p.m. Thursday, preceded by a service at 6 p.m.; and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday. Burial will be at the church cemetery. A joint wake service for Phuc and the Rev. Benedict Q uang will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Mary, Queen of Vietnam Church at 5069 Willowbrook Drive in New Orleans. Benedict Quang A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for the Rev. Benedict Quang. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. A joint wake service for Quang and the Monsignor John Phuc will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Mary, Queen of Vietnam Church at 5069 Willowbrook Drive in New Orleans. December 12, 2001 Edward J. Guidry A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church for Edward Joseph Guidry, 74, a native and resident of the St. Charles community, who died Dec. 7, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Amalie Gervais, Mary DuFrene, Lillia Trafficano, Lillian Zeringue and Lois France. He was preceded in death by his parents, Camille and Clotilde Bergeron Guidry; brother, Mark Guidry; and sister, Elsie Bergeron. He was a World War II veteran. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Lou Mobley A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero for Lou Savoie Mobley, 70, a native of Larose and resident of Westweg o, who died at 4:15 p.m. Dec. 10, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans. She was the wife of Raymond "Ray" N. Mobley; mother of Sandy L. and Lynn D. Mobley; and sister of Velma Arceneaux and Herman Savo ie. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Pauline Richoux Savoie; brothers, Luke, Rene, Maurice, Sylvester Nolan and Milton Savoie; and sisters, Della Krohm and Doris Boudreaux. Mothe Funeral Home of Marrero is in charge of arrangements. Mary Pryolo A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Mary Musso Pryolo, 92, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Dec. 11, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the aunt of Charles Musso, Marie Baudoin and Teny Collins; and sister-in-law of Azelda B. Musso. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Pryolo; parents, Charles and Maria Musso; brother, Frank Musso; and sister, Teny Johnson. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. John Smith Jr. A Religious Service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland for John "Meatball" Smith Jr, 72, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, who died at 6 p.m. December 8, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland. She was the mother of John Murray, James Murray and Zrnestine Riley of New Orleans, Russell Murray of Dallas, Texas and Lloyd Scrubb of White Plains, N.Y.; and brother of Shirley Patterson of Anchorage, Alaska. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Willie Mae Smith; parents, Henry and Susie Stokes Smith; and brothers, Arthur and Robert Ross, Freddy and James Smith; and sister, Irene Johnson. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Washington Whitney A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Washington "Nick" Whitney, 83, a native of Barataria and resident of Larose, who died at 3:15 a.m. December 11, 200l. Visitation will be from 8:00 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was the husband of Adeline Peterson Whitney of Larose; father of Rodney C. Whitney Sr., Lynn Adams and Gwendolyn Jones, all of Larose. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was prece ded in death by his parents, Washington and Florence Whitney. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. His hobbies included fishing. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. December 13, 2001 Zenon Bourgeois Jr. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Zenon L. Bourgeois Jr., 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Nov. 17, 2001. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the father of William "Bill" L. Bourgeois of Sylacauga, Ala., James "Bimbo" P. Bourgeois of Thibodaux, Denise Bourgeois Amedee of Vacherie, Barbara Bourgeois Amedee of Chackbay, Celine Bourgeois Ordoyne of Choctaw, Claire Bourgeois Granier of Chackbay; brother of Clifton A. Bourgeois Sr. of Thibodaux, Loretta B. Stagg of Opelousas and Marion B. Charitat of Thibodaux. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Celine Use Bourgeois; parents, Zenon and Henrietta Leonard Bourgeois; brother, Thierry E. Bourgeois; sister, Roma B. Bague. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II. He was a member of VFW Post 5097, and the Marine Corps League. Enola Curole A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Enola Guidry Curole, 77, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off who died Dec. 8, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Gary Curole of Shreveport and Geraldine Plaisance of Cut Off; mother-in-law of Deidre Curole and Norris Plaisance; grandmother of Cory Plaisance and Garrett Curole; grandmother of Sandra Plaisance; grandmother-in-law of Robert Hollowell; great-grandmother of Gage Hollowell, Morgan and Heather Plaisance; sister of Anse, Armand Jr., Kelton, Nolan, Alvin, Jessie and Katherine Guidry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Varice C. Curole; parents, Armand and Atasia Anselmi Guidry; grandson, Jace Michael Plaisance; brothers, Eves, Andre, Harrison, Levennson and Steven Guidry; and sisters, Priscilla Guidry and Noltada Rogers. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. Whitney Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Whitney A. "Bee" Hebert, 83, a native of Choctaw and resident of Cut Off who died at 2:04 p.m. Dec. 12, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Tony, Huey Sr. and Ronald Hebert , Lois Matherne, Deanna Orgeron, Gloria Griffin, Susan Bychurch, Marsha Bruce, Lucy and Connie Hebert; brother of Eve Pierce and Doris Dubois. He is also survived by 29 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Dufren Hebert; parents, Albert and Claira Delatte Hebert; sons, Weldon, Eldon Sr. and Keith Hebert; daughter, Carolyn Hebert; brothers, Irvin "Black," Early, Nolan and Horace Hebert; sister, Geanne Hebert; and grandchildren, Kim Matherne, Melissa Ledet and Jacob Hebert. He was Catholic. His hobby was bowling, and he was known as "the crawfish man on Clovelly land." Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Katherine Hoffmann A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Katherine "Kitty" Robichaux Hoffmann, 98, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died at 11:34 a.m. Dec. 12, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the sister of Heloise R. Hebert. She is also survived by two nieces and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, A.E. Hoffmann; parents, Joseph A. and Marie Latour Robichaux; brothers, F.J. and O.C. Robichaux; and sisters, May R. Landry and Lucille R. Riviere. Landry's Funeral Home o f Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Ethel Mitchell A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Plymouth Rock Baptist Church in Houma for Ethel London Mitchell, 84, a native of New Orleans and resident of St. James who died at 6:15 a.m. Dec. 9, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at Burton Street Cemetery in St. James. She was the mother of Harry Sr. and Nathaniel Mitchell of Baton Rouge, Ridgely Mitchell Jr. of Vacherie, Leroy Mitchell Sr. of Edgard, Patrick Mitchell Sr. of Ruston, the Rev. Blair A. Mitchell Sr. of Raceland, Brain K. Mitchell of Marrero, Debra Mitchell Legaux of St. James and Elaine Mitchell Thompson of Kenner; and sister of Clarence Willis of Lompoc, Calif. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ridgley Mitchell Sr.; parents, the Rev. Harry London and Emily Keller London; brother, Curtis London Sr.; and sister, Annabelle London Dugas. She was Baptist. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Patricia Thibodaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 7 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for Patricia Anne "Patsy" Parker Thibodaux, 65, a native of Talisheek and resident of Houma, who died at 7:30 a.m. Dec. 12, 200 1. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Holmes Cemetery in Talisheek. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 11 a.m Friday at the funeral home. She was the wife of Ambrose A. Thibodaux of Houma; and mother of Willard R. and William J. Thibodaux, Amanda Flora and Anna T. Guerrero, all of Houma. She is also surv ived by three grandchildren and one step-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Rhasuw Sr. and Flora Chambers Parker; and brothers, Geoge R. Jr. and Ray W. Parker. She was a homemaker. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. December 17, 2001 Enola Curole A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Enola Guidry Curole, 77, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died Dec. 8, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Gary Curole of Shreveport and Geraldine Plaisance of Cut Off; mother-in-law of Deidre Curole and Norris Plaisance; grandmother of Kristen Hollowell, Cory Plaisance and Garrett Curole; grandmother-in-law of Robert Hollowell and Sandra Plaisance; great-grandmother of Gage Hollowell, Morgan and Heather Plaisance; sister of Anse, Armand Jr., Kelton, Nolan, Alvin, Jessie and Katherine Guidry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Varice C. Curole; parents, Armand and Atasia Anselmi Guidry; grandson, Jace Michael Plaisance; brothers, Eves, Andre, Harrison, Levennson and Steven Guidry; and sisters, Priscilla Guidry and Noltada Rogers. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. Jesty Danos A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Jesty Danos, 89, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Erath, who died at 4:30 a.m. Dec. 17, 2001. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the father of Willie J. Danos; and brother of Wilfred and Viola Danos. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Galliano Danos; parents, Willie Jessie and Almire Orgeron Danos; daughter, Rosanna Danos Broussard; brothers, Adolph and Necisse Danos; and sister, Leda Danos. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Joseph Kane A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Joseph J. Kane, 66, a native of New Jersey and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:55 a.m. Dec. 14, 2001. Visitation will be fro m 9 a.m. until service time at the church. He will be cremated. He was the husband of Margaret "Peggy" Kane; father of David and Ronnie Kane and Sandy Landry; and brother of Joyce Kane. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He helped institute Biddy Basketball in Thibodaux and coached Little League and Babe Ruth baseball. He was a past president of the Thibodaux High Tiger Club. Donations to the American Lung Association are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Narry Malcombe A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Narry L. Malcombe, 85, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 2:30 a.m. Dec. 15, 2001. Burial was at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. She was the mother of Alton and Lanny Malcombe. She is also survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Malcombe; parents, Joe and Edna Pierce Lee; daughter, Lucille Malcombe; brother, Camille Lee; and sister, Lynn Gisclair. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a member of Catholic Daughters. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Elsie Pitre A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part for Elsie Metrejean Pitre, 54, a native of Pierre Part and resident of St. James and Thibodaux, who died at 5:15 a.m. Dec. 14, 2001. Burial was at the church mausoleum. She was the mother of Lana Rousseau of St. James and Leslie P. Granier of Gonzales; mother-in-law of Kevin Rousseau and Kristi Granier; devoted friend of Steve McGee of Thibodaux; sister of Alice Gros, Esther Landry, both of Belle River, Gloria Hebert and Susan Lacosta, both of Pierre Part, Ulysse Metrejean of Baton Rouge and Clay Metrejean of Pierre Part; and sister-in-law of Aaron Gros Sr., Alvin Landry, Roy Hebert, Leonard Lacosta, Clarita and Rosa Mae Metrejean. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claiborne A. and Esma Faustin Cavalier Metrejean; stepfather, Theodore "Theo" Breaux; sister, Hazel M. Millet and Diane M. Metrejean; grandchildren, Jessica, Jon and James Rousseau, all of St. James, Sydney and Samantha Granier of Gonzales. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville was in charge of arrangements. Sandra Oubre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville for Sandra Matherne Oubre, 55, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Hahnville, who died at 8 p.m. Dec. 13, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Hom e in Raceland and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. She was the wife of Gerard L. Oubre; mother of Blaine and Britten Oubre; and sister of Steven Matherne and Sybil Matherne Montet. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Abraham and Inez Vicknair Matherne. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 131 of Luling. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Wicknel Scioneaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Wicknel Pierre Scioneaux, 81, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Pearl R. Scioneaux; father of Sally S. Naquin, Brenda S. Barker and Susan S. Sevin; brother of Marie S. Baudoin; and stepbrother of Claudia M. Ory. He is also survived by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victorin and Olivia Schaubert Scioneaux; brothers, Ernest, Lynn and Agnes Scioneaux; and sisters, Viola S. Becnel and Lelia S. Oubre. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Richard Torbert Sr. A religious service was held at noon today at First United Methodist Church in Houma for Richard Russell Torbert Sr., 59, a native of Franklin and resident of Lockport, who died at 1:29 a.m. Dec. 15, 2001. Burial was at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the husband of Gail Badeaux Torbert of Lockport; father of Richard Torbert Jr. of Thibodaux, Craig Torbert of San Antonio, Texas, Mark Torbert of Houma and Denise Quick of Biloxi, Miss.; and brother of Peggy Adams of Houma and Bobby Torbert of Houston. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Sr. and Jeanette Guillotte Torbert; and brother, Thomas Torbert II. He was a self-employed credit consultant. He was a parishioner of First United Methodist Church. Memorials to First United Methodist Learning Center or Rotary Foundation are preferred. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. Rochelle Wolfe A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Houma for Rochelle Wolfe, 44, a native and resident of Houma, who died Dec. 12, 200l. Burial was at New St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery. She was the daughter of Doris Wolfe of Baton Rouge; mother of Rashad O. and Tatum L. Wolfe of Houma; and sister of Dianne Abott and Roxann Ardoin of Baton Rouge, Alvin Wallis Sr., and Constance Wolfe of Houma, and Reginald C. Wolfe Sr. of Gibson. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Wolfe Sr, and brother, Clarence Wolfe Jr. She was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. December18, 2001 Enola Curole A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Enola Guidry Curole, 77, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died Dec. 8, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Gary Curole of Shreveport and Geraldine Plaisance of Cut Off; mother-in-law of Deidre Curole and Norris Plaisance; grandmother of Kristen Hollowell, Cory Plaisance and Garrett Curole; grandmother-in-law of Robert Hollowell and Sandra Plaisance; great-grandmother of Gage Hollowell, Morgan and Heather Plaisance; sister of Anse, Armand Jr., Kelton, Nolan, Alvin, Jessie and Katherine Guidry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Varice C. Curole; parents, Armand and Atasia Anselmi Guidry; grandson, Jace Michael Plaisance; brothers, Eves, Andre, Harrison, Levennson and Steven Guidry; and sisters, Priscilla Guidry and Noltada Rogers. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. Jesty Danos A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Jesty Danos, 89, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Erath, who died at 4:30 a.m. Dec. 17, 2001. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the father of Willie J. Danos; and brother of Wilfred and Viola Danos. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Galliano Danos; parents, Willie Jessie and Almire Orgeron Danos; daughter, Rosanna Danos Broussard; brothers, Adolph and Necisse Danos; and sister, Leda Danos. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Joseph Kane A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Joseph J. Kane, 66, a native of New Jersey and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:55 a.m. Dec. 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the church. He will be cremated. He was the husband of Margaret "Peggy" Kane; father of David and Ronnie Kane and Sandy Landry; and brother of Joyce Kane. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He helped institute Biddy Basketball in Thibodaux and coached Little League and Babe Ruth baseball. He was a past president of the Thibodaux High Tiger Club. Donations to the American Lung Association are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Narry Malcombe A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Narry L. Malcombe, 85, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 2:30 a.m. Dec. 15, 2001. Burial was at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. She was the mother of Alton and Lanny Malcombe. She is also survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Malcombe; parents, Joe and Edna Pierce Lee; daughter, Lucille Malcombe; brother, Camille Lee; and sister, Lynn Gisclair. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a member of Catholic Daughters. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Elsie Pitre A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part for Elsie Metrejean Pitre, 54, a native of Pierre Part and resident of St. James and Thibodaux, who died at 5:15 a.m. Dec. 14, 2001. Burial was at the church mausoleum. She was the mother of Lana Rousseau of St. James and Leslie P. Granier of Gonzales; mother-in-law of Kevin Rousseau and Kristi Granier; devoted friend of Steve McGee of Thibodaux; sister of Alice Gros, Esther La ndry, both of Belle River, Gloria Hebert and Susan Lacosta, both of Pierre Part, Ulysse Metrejean of Baton Rouge and Clay Metrejean of Pierre Part; and sister-in-law of Aaron Gros Sr., Alvin Landry, Roy Hebert, Leonard Lacosta, Clarita and Rosa Mae Metrejean. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claiborne A. and Esma Faustin Cavalier Metrejean; stepfather, Theodore "Theo" Breaux; sister, Hazel M. Millet and Diane M. Metrejean; grandchildren, Jessica, Jon and James Rousseau, all of St. James, Sydney and Samantha Granier of Gonzales. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville was in charge of arrangements. Sandra Oubre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville for Sandra Matherne Oubre, 55, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Hahnville, who died at 8 p.m. Dec. 13, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. She was the wife of Gerard L. Oubre; mother of Blaine and Britten Oubre; and sister of Steven Matherne and Sybil Matherne Montet. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Abraham and Inez Vicknair Matherne. She was a member of the Am erican Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 131 of Luling. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Wicknel Scioneaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Wicknel Pierre Scioneaux, 81, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Pearl R. Scioneaux; father of Sally S. Naquin, Brenda S. Barker and Susan S. Sevin; brother of Marie S. Baudoin; and stepbrother of Claudia M. Ory. He is also survived by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victorin and Olivia Schaubert Scioneaux; brothers, Ernest, Lynn and Agnes Scioneaux; and sisters, Viola S. Becnel and Lelia S. Oubre. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Richard Torbert Sr. A religious service was held at noon today at First United Methodist Church in Houma for Richard Russell Torbert Sr., 59, a native of Franklin and resident of Lockport, who died at 1:29 a.m. Dec. 15, 2001. Burial was at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the husband of Gail Badeaux Torbert of Lockport; father of Richard Torbert Jr. of Thibodaux, Craig Torbert of San Antonio, Texas, Mark Torbert of Houma and Denise Quick of Biloxi, Miss.; and brother of Peggy Adams of Houma and Bobby Torbert of Houston. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Sr. and Jeanette Guillotte Torbert; and brother, Thomas Torbert II. He was a self-employed credit consultant. He was a parishioner of First United Methodist Church. Memorials to First United Methodist Learning Center or Rotary Foundation are preferred. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements. Rochelle Wolfe A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Houma for Rochelle Wolfe, 44, a native and resident of Houma, who died Dec. 12, 200l. Burial was at New St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery. She was the daughter of Doris Wolfe of Baton Rouge; mother of Rashad O. and Tatum L. Wolfe of Houma; and sister of Dianne Abott and Roxann Ardoin of Baton Rouge, Alvin Wallis Sr., and Constance Wolfe of Houma, and Reginald C. Wolfe Sr. of Gibson. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Wolfe Sr, and brother, Clarence Wolfe Jr. She was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. December 19, 2001 Robert Blanchard Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Dec. 15 in Maryland for Robert Roy Blanchard, 81, a native of Lockport and resident of Cumberland, Maryland, who died Dec. 13, 2001. Burial was at St. Mary's Cemetery in Cumberland, Maryland. He was the father of Elizabeth "Betty" Robinson of Cumberland, Maryland, Cynthia B. Allen of Virginia Beach, Va., and Mary Ann Shipe of Oakland, Maryland; and brother of Lois B. Blanchard of Larose; Shelby and Bobby Blanchard of Lockport. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Heckler Blanchard; parents , Robert Sidney and Agatha Vedros Blanchard; sister, Bernice "Bunny" Bollinger; and brothers, Jerry and Edwin Blanchard. He was a retired conductor for CSX Transportation Co. He was a graduate of Lockport High School. He served as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army and served in the South Pacific. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the BPO Elks 63, V.F.W. and the American Legion. Louis Boudreaux Louis Boudreaux, 51, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 4:30 a.m. Dec. 12, 2001. His body was donated to science. He was the husband of Maryann Clement Boudreaux; father of Annie and Anthony Boudreaux of Napoleonville; and brother of Vivian Andras of Napoleonville, Harvey and Margaret Boudreaux of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson and Pansy Chamberlain Boudreaux; and sister, Mary B. Hebert. Stanislaus Rodrigue A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edgard for Stanislaus "Stan" John Rodrigue, 89, a native and resident of Edgard, who died at 2:29 a.m. Dec. 18, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville and from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Bernadette Rodrigue Kray of Baton Rouge, Kenneth Rodrigue of Thibodaux and Leslie Rodrigue of Edgard; and brother of Ada, Cecile, Theresa and Edina Rodrigue of McComb, Miss. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Mathilda Tassin Rodrigue; parents, Peter Honorat and Ada Champagne Rodrigue; sons, Angelo, Richard and Peter Rodrigue; and daughters, Vivian Skolaski and Lucille Tassin. He was the manager of Goldmine Sugarcane Plantation. He belonged to the Holy Name Society of St. John Catholic Church and served as an usher. Donations or masses to the American Cancer Society are preferred. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. Yvonne Uzee A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Yvonne Toups Uzee, 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12: 35 p.m. Dec. 18, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 8:30 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Philip D. Uzee; mother of David and Denise Uzee; mother-in-law of Trina Uzee; sister of D.D., Carl and Donald Toups, Eveline Comeaux and Lucille Rhodes; and grandmother of Elyse and Camille Uzee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvestre and Lydia Legendre Toups; brothers, Lynn and Blaise Toups; and sister, Lena Rau. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Daughters of the American Revolution and the Thibodaux Literary Club. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Ruth Voss A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Ruth Josephine Belanger Voss, 84, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, who died at 7:01 a.m. Dec. 18, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Hansel Vaughn and Judith Voss Templeton, both of Houma, and Vaughn Voss of Bourg. She is also survived by five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and tw o step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Voss; parents, James and Eunice Martin Belanger; brothers, Leland and Rubel Belanger; sisters, Hilma Glasson, Nell Hafford, Shelby Lirette and Rita Maxine Belanger. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Holy Rosary Altar Society, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, American Legion Auxiliary Post 31, Terrebonne Geneological Society, American Association of Retired Persons, Terrebonne Council on Aging and served as a eucharistic minister at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. December 20, 2001 Mae Bergeron A Mass of Christian burial wil be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Mae Scott Bergeron, 93, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2:45 a.m. Dec. 18, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Penny Hebert of New Roads and Connie King of Mobile, Ala.; mother-in-law of Avit Hebert and Donald King; sister of Olga Goodner of Raceland; and grandmother of Michael, Wayne and Catherine King and Thomas, Edward and Bonnie Hebert. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas T. Bergeron; parents, Paul Emi le and Lillian Roussel Scott; brother, Thomas Scott; and sisters, Enola LeBlanc, Lillian and Alma Scott. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Robert Blanchard Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Dec. 15 in Maryland for Robert Roy Blanchard, 81, a native of Lockport and resident of Cumberland, Maryland, who died Dec. 13, 2001. Burial was at St. Mary's Cemetery in Cumberland, Maryland. He was the father of Elizabeth "Betty" Robinson of Cumberland, Maryland, Cynthia B. Allen of Virginia Beach, Va., and Mary Ann Shipe of Oakland, Maryland; and brother of Lois B. Blanchard of Larose; Shelby and Bobby Blanchard of Lockport. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Heckler Blanchard; parents, Robert Sidney and Agatha Vedros Blanchard; sister, Bernice "Bunny" Bollinger; and brothers, Jerry and Edwin Blanchard. He was a retired conductor for CSX Transportation Co. He was a graduate of Lockport High School. He served as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army and served in the South Pacific. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the BPO Elks 63, V.F.W. and the American Legion. Louis Boudreaux Louis Boudreaux, 51, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 4:30 a.m. Dec. 12, 2001. His body was donated to science. He was the husband of Maryann Clement Boudreaux; father of Annie and An thony Boudreaux of Napoleonville; and brother of Vivian Andras of Napoleonville, Harvey and Margaret Boudreaux of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson and Pansy Chamberlain Boudreaux; and sister, Mary B. Hebert. Charles Cook A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church in Houma for Charles Curtis Cook, 63, a native of Orleans Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 11 p.m. Dec. 18, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. He will be cremated. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leland and Eva Sauvaunt Cook. He was a retired school teacher. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Michael Miles III A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Old Fountain Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux for Michael Davion Miles III, infant, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died December 16, 2001 at Terrebonne Medical Center in Houma. He was the son of Danielle Knockum and Michael Davion Miles Jr. of Thibodaux; grandson of Lisa Rose Knockum of Thibodaux and Johnny James Williams of Lafayette and Joyce Miles and Michael Mitchell of Thibodaux; and great-grandson of Mary Louise and Warren Joseph Knockum of Lafayette. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Mattison Rathel A religio us service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow for Mathison Sue Rathel, infant, who died at 2:19 a.m. Dec. 18, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Williams Cemetery in Golden Meadow. She was the daughter of Terry Lee Rathel and Christy Renee Hudson; granddaughter of Floyd and Phyllis Winfree, Joe and Glenda Hudson and Rebecca Bray Hudson; and sister of Jonathan Thomas and Jasmine Rathel. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangement s. December 21, 2001 Essey Babin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Chapel in Upper Little Caillou for Essey Anthony Babin, 76, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Upper Little Caillou, who died at 9:10 a.m. Dec. 20, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from noon to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Elie Cemetery in Chauvin. He was the husband of Melba Duplantis Babin of Upper Little Caillou; father of Robert Babin of Bourg, Lee Babin of Nashville, Tenn., Don Babin and Judy Mount, both of Upper Little Caillou; and brother of Nettie and Lillian Pichauffe and Aline Buquet. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Gilbert and Edna Porche Babin; brothers, Ives and Whyley Babin; and sister, Lilli Dupre. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. He was retired from Delta Iron Works - Gemoco in 1984 and co-owner of Babin's Bait and Tackle in Upper Little Caillou. Donations to the family are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Richard Charleville Sr. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Baton Rouge for Richard Barry "Dickie" Charleville Sr., 59, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Belle River, who died at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Rabenhorst East Funeral Home in Baton Rouge. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park in Baton Rouge. He was the husband of Janice Ann Becnel Charleville; and father of Erin Frioux, Richard "Barry" Jr. and Steven Charleville. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Sr. and Ida Mae Charleville Lemoine; stepfather, Alvin Lemoine; and son, Jeff Charleville. Rabenhorst East Funeral Home of Baton Rouge is in charge of arrangements. Israel Cuellar A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Slavik Funeral Home in Ganado, Texas for Israel Cuellar, 63, a native of Wharton, Texas and resident of Des Allemands, who died Dec. 20, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Assumption Cemetery in Ganado. He was the father of Israel Cuellar Jr., Phyllis Waddy, Leonora Cuellar and Celia "Cookie" Cuellar; brother of Mermilo "Joe" Duran. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Zarate Cuellar; parents, Arnulpo and Celia Cuellar; and brothers, Adam and Ismael Duran. He was a Mason. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Estelle Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Estelle Ayo Hebert, 93, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge, who died at 11:40 a.m. Dec. 18, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Mary Ellen Hebert Landry Shiflett of Baton Rouge; mother-in-law of Lee Shiflett of Baton Rouge; grandmother of C. Benton Landry of Baton Rouge and Lauryn Landry from Atlanta, Ga. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Hebert Jr.; parents, Dr. Sampson A. and Annette Coulon Ayo; and sister, Od ette Blanchard. She was formerly a long-time Thibodaux resident and taught English at East Thibodaux Jr. High School. After retirement from the public school system, she tutored for many years at E.D. White Catholic High School in Thibodaux. In 1990 she moved to New Orleans to be with her daughter. In 1998 she moved to Baton Rouge, where she resided at St. Clare Manor. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. James Hudson Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville for James Hudson Sr., 69, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Detroit, Mich., who died Dec. 10, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Protestant Cemetery in Donaldsonville. He was the husband of Edwina Hudson; and brother of Henry Bradley of New York. He is also survived by three children and numerous grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both parents, five sisters and three brothers. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. Elsie Gilbert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville for Elsie Bergeron Gilbert, 92, a native and resident of Napoleonvill e, who died at 11:05 p.m. Dec. 20, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Anne Catholic Cemetery in Napoleonville. She was the sister of Iven J. Bergeron, Hesmie Himel and Thelma Thibodeaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Gilbert; parents, Philip and Angella Oncale Bergeron; and brother, Hervey Bergeron. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Louis James A religious service will be held at 11 a.m Saturday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville for Louis James, 62, a native of Plattenville and resident of Paincourtville, who died Dec. 19, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Mary Nell James of Paincourtville; father of Sandra James of Plattenville, Bridgett J. Winston of Houston, Texas, Stacey Ross of Houma and Latrich J. Solomon of Klotzville; and brother of Stella James of Houston, Evelyn J. Watts and Barbara James of Paincourtville, Louella J. Preston, Diane Owens and Dinah Douglas, all of Bertrandville, Edith J. Holloway and Darlene James of Plattenville, Lois J. Fredrick of San Antonio, Melvin and Calvin James of Houston, Keith Douglas of Baton Rouge, Irvin and Larry James of Plattenville and Alvin James of Belle Ro se. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felton and Hazel Smith James; and brother, Israel James Sr. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. December 24, 2001 Milton Adams A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Milton Joseph Adams, 85, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 11:10 a.m. Dec. 21, 2001. Burial was at the church mausoleum. He was the husband of Earline Babin Adams; and father of Connie Adams Vedros. He is also survived by one grandchild and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Justin and Eva Lerille Adams; brothers, Whitney and Eddie Adams; and sister, Edith Cheramie. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Nellie Bergeron A graveside service will be held at 9 a.m today at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux for Nellie P. Bergeron, 80, a native and resident of Schriever, who died at 8 a.m. Dec. 21, 2001. She was the mother of Ronald C. Ledet and Maureen Bergeron; and sister of Lawrence "Bully" Prejean. She is also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin "Pampy" Bergeron; paren ts, Justile and Manuela Plaisance Bergeron; and sons, Daniel J. and Michael P. Bergeron. She was a homemaker. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Kate Cochennic A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Kate Bourg Cochennic, 88, a native of Larose and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 9:30 p.m. Dec. 22, 2001. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Joffery Cochennic Sr.; and mother of Joffery Cochennic J r., Dianna Cheramie and Elaine Simon of Lafayette. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gabriel and Philomine Naquin Bourg; brothers, Oliver, Elfedge, Xavier and Ivy Bourg; and sisters, Marie Levron, Agathe Duet and Eulalie Galliano. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and the Ladies of LaSalette and a charter member of the LaSalette K. C. Auxiliary. She enjoyed sewing and quilting. She was a self-employed jeweler. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Bennie Hardberger A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Be nnie Bailey Naquin Hardberger, 78, a native of Junction City and resident of Thibodaux, who died Dec. 22, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Florian Max Hardberger; mother of Pearl LaDelle, Norma Rae Defreese and Rita Naquin Rivault; sister of John M. Bailey and Nancy Bailey Bordelon; mother-in-law of Randall Rivault; and stepmother of Dottie, Karl and Max Hardberger. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy "Walking Charlie" Naquin; parents, Arthur and Pearl Mills Bailey; and brothers, Thomas, Andrew and Ina Baily Sumrall. She was a former resident of St. Joseph Manor. Donations to the Retired Priest Fund, in care of the Houma-Thibodaux Diocese, P.O. Box 555, Schriever, La., are preferred. Sarah Robling A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac for Sarah Billiot Robling, 57, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, who died at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 22, 2001. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Family Cemetery II in Dulac. She was the mother of Timothy "Timmy", Samuel, Chris and Marilyn Robling and Michelle Clark; stepmother of Frank Baker a nd Kenneth Robling; and sister of Robert, Leffery, Nolan, Martha and Rita Billiot, Hazel Lovell, Amy Bergeron, Cecile Boudreaux and Rose Linton. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Dwayne Robling; parents, Nolan Joseph and Marie Parfait Billiot; and brothers, Leroy and Junius Billiot. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Felix Tabor A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Felix John Tabor, 75, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:30 a.m. Dec. 21, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Evella T. Benoit, Noemie T. Thibodaux, Hortense T. Usey and Birgie T. Guillot. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Maria Hebert Tabor; brothers, Richard and Antoine Tabor; and sister, Ethel Tabor. He was a Catholic. He served in the U.S. Army from April 1945 to June 1946. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Edward Trosclair Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Edward "Chinie" Trosclair Jr., 42, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:37 a.m. Dec. 21, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Claire Boudreaux Trosclair; son of Edward Sr. and Rose Marie Thibodaux Trosclair; father of Adam and Kylie Trosclair; and brother of Keith and Kevin Trosclair, Sheila Kling and Lisa Boudreaux. Donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred. From Dec. 21 Essey Babin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Chapel in Upper Little Caillou for Essey Anthony Babin, 76, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Upper Little Caillou, who died at 9:10 a.m. Dec. 20, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from noon to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Elie Cemetery in Chauvin. He was the husband of Melba Duplantis Babin of Upper Little Caillou; father of Robert Babin of Bourg, Lee Babin of Nashville, Tenn., Don Babin and Judy Mount, both of Upper Little Caillou; and brother of Nettie and Lillian Pichauffe and Aline Buquet. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Gilbert and Edna Porche Babin; brothers, Ives and Whyley Babin; and sister, Lilli Dupre. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Ch urch in Chauvin. He was retired from Delta Iron Works - Gemoco in 1984 and co-owner of Babin's Bait and Tackle in Upper Little Caillou. Donations to the family are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Richard Charleville Sr. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Baton Rouge for Richard Barry "Dickie" Charleville Sr., 59, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Belle River, who died at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Rabenhorst East Funeral Home in Baton Rouge. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park in Baton Rouge. He was the husband of Janice Ann Becnel Charleville; and father of Erin Frioux, Richard "Barry" Jr. and Steven Charleville. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Sr. and Ida Mae Charleville Lemoine; stepfather, Alvin Lemoine; and son, Jeff Charleville. Rabenhorst East Funeral Home of Baton Rouge is in charge of arrangements. Israel Cuellar A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Slavik Funeral Home in Ganado, Texas for Israel Cuellar, 63, a native of Wharton, Texas and resident of Des Allemands, who died Dec. 20, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. S unday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Assumption Cemetery in Ganado. He was the father of Israel Cuellar Jr., Phyllis Waddy, Leonora Cuellar and Celia "Cookie" Cuellar; brother of Mermilo "Joe" Duran. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Zarate Cuellar; parents, Arnulpo and Celia Cuellar; and brothers, Adam and Ismael Duran. He was a Mason. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Estelle Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Estelle Ayo Hebert, 93, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge, who died at 11:40 a.m. Dec. 18, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Mary Ellen Hebert Landry Shiflett of Baton Rouge; mother-in-law of Lee Shiflett of Baton Rouge; grandmother of C. Benton Landry of Baton Rouge and Lauryn Landry from Atlanta, Ga. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Hebert Jr.; parents, Dr. Sampson A. and Annette Coulon Ayo; and sister, Odette Blanchard. She was formerly a long-time Thibodaux resident and taught English at East Thibodaux Jr. High School. After retirement from the publi c school system, she tutored for many years at E.D. White Catholic High School in Thibodaux. In 1990 she moved to New Orleans to be with her daughter. In 1998 she moved to Baton Rouge, where she resided at St. Clare Manor. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. James Hudson Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville for James Hudson Sr., 69, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Detroit, Mich., who died Dec. 10, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Protestant Cemetery in Donaldsonville. He was the husban d of Edwina Hudson; and brother of Henry Bradley of New York. He is also survived by three children and numerous grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both parents, five sisters and three brothers. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. Elsie Gilbert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville for Elsie Bergeron Gilbert, 92, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 11:05 p.m. Dec. 20, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Anne Catholic Cemetery in Napoleonville. She was the sister of Iven J. Bergeron, Hesmie Himel and Thelma Thibodeaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Gilbert; parents, Philip and Angella Oncale Bergeron; and brother, Hervey Bergeron. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Louis James A religious service will be held at 11 a.m Saturday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville for Louis James, 62, a native of Plattenville and resident of Paincourtville, who died Dec. 19, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Mary Nell James of Paincourtville; father of Sandra James of Plattenville, Bridgett J. Winston of Houston, Texas, Stacey Ross of Houma and Latrich J. Solomon of Klotzville; and brother of Stella James of Houston, Evelyn J. Watts and Barbara James of Paincourtville, Louella J. Preston, Diane Owens and Dinah Douglas, all of Bertrandville, Edith J. Holloway and Darlene James of Plattenville, Lois J. Fredrick of San Antonio, Melvin and Calvin James of Houston, Keith Douglas of Baton Rouge, Irvin and Larry James of Plattenville and Alvin James of Belle Rose. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felton and Hazel Smith James; and brother, Israel James Sr. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. December 25, 2001 Frank Cavalier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Frank H. Cavalier, 86, a native and resident of Pierre Part, who died at 5:05 p.m. Dec. 23, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Dorothy Daigle Cavalier; father of Nancy C. Gaudet; stepfather of Steve Cedotal; and brother of Fernand Cavalier and Annie C. Gros. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucien Cavalier and Ozelia Albaras Cavalier; daughters, Betty C. Roberts and Shirley Cavalier; and brothers, Noray, Camilie, Noha, Irvin, Allen, Edmond, Edwin and Lucien Cavalier. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Aimee Parro A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Aimee Barras Parros, 83, a native of Baldwin and resident of Thibodaux, who died Sept. 12, 2001. Visitation will be from noon until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Randy and Richa rd Parro and Carole Knoblock; mother-in-law of Michelle, Cindy and Noel Parro and C.J. Knoblock; and sister of Herbert Jr. and Ann Barras and Lynn Leyse. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randolph H. Parro; parents, Herbert and Georgette Le Bourgeois Barras; stepmother, Hazel Hebert Barras; sons, James and Comrad Peter Parro; sister, Cecile B. Wilson; and great-grandchild, Desire Talbot. Donations to the Lafourche Crossing 308 Volunteer Fire Station are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Kelley Silvestri A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut for Kelley Mancuso Silvestri, 41, a native of Metairie and resident of Chauvin, who died at 5:20 a.m. Dec. 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Bonnie Boudreaux Champagne of Chauvin; stepdaughter of Willard Champagne of Chauvin; mother of Anthony Jr. and Angela Silvestri of Chauvin; and sister of Dominick A. Mancuso II of Metairie and Patty M. Pittman of Houma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Joseph Silvestri Sr.; and father, Dominick Anthony Mancuso. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. From Dec. 24 Milton Adams A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Milton Joseph Adams, 85, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 11:10 a.m. Dec. 21, 2001. Burial was at the church mausoleum. He was the husband of Earline Babin Adams; and father of Connie Adams Vedros. He is also survived by one grandchild and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Justin and Eva Lerille Adams; brothers, Whitney and Eddie Adams; and sister, Edith Cheramie. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Nellie Bergeron A graveside service will be held at 9 a.m today at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux for Nellie P. Bergeron, 80, a native and resident of Schriever, who died at 8 a.m. Dec. 21, 2001. She was the mother of Ronald C. Ledet and Maureen Bergeron; and sister of Lawrence "Bully" Prejean. She is also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin "Pampy" Bergeron; parents, Justile and Manuela Plaisance Bergeron; and sons, Daniel J. and Michael P. Bergeron. She was a homemaker. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in c harge of arrangements. Kate Cochennic A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Kate Bourg Cochennic, 88, a native of Larose and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 9:30 p.m. Dec. 22, 2001. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Joffery Cochennic Sr.; and mother of Joffery Cochennic Jr., Dianna Cheramie and Elaine Simon of Lafayette. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gabriel and Philomine Naquin Bourg; brothers, Oliver, Elfedge, Xavier and Ivy Bourg; and sisters, Marie Levron, Agathe Duet and Eulalie Galliano. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and the Ladies of LaSalette and a charter member of the LaSalette K. C. Auxiliary. She enjoyed sewing and quilting. She was a self-employed jeweler. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Bennie Hardberger A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Bennie Bailey Naquin Hardberger, 78, a native of Junction City and resident of Thibodaux, who died Dec. 22, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to fu neral time at the church. Burial will be at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Florian Max Hardberger; mother of Pearl LaDelle, Norma Rae Defreese and Rita Naquin Rivault; sister of John M. Bailey and Nancy Bailey Bordelon; mother-in-law of Randall Rivault; and stepmother of Dottie, Karl and Max Hardberger. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy "Walking Charlie" Naquin; parents, Arthur and Pearl Mills Bailey; and brothers, Thomas, Andrew and Ina Baily Sumrall. She was a former resident of St. Joseph Manor. Donations to the Retired Priest Fund, in care of the Houma-Thibodaux Diocese, P.O. Box 555, Schriever, La., are preferred. Sarah Robling A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac for Sarah Billiot Robling, 57, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, who died at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 22, 2001. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Family Cemetery II in Dulac. She was the mother of Timothy "Timmy", Samuel, Chris and Marilyn Robling and Michelle Clark; stepmother of Frank Baker and Kenneth Robling; and sister of Robert, Leffery, Nolan, Martha and Rita Billiot, Hazel Lovell, Amy Bergeron, Cecile Boudreaux and Rose Linton. She i s also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Dwayne Robling; parents, Nolan Joseph and Marie Parfait Billiot; and brothers, Leroy and Junius Billiot. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Felix Tabor A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Felix John Tabor, 75, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:30 a.m. Dec. 21, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the brother of Evella T. Benoit, Noemie T. Thibodaux, Hortense T. Usey and Birgie T. Guillot. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Maria Hebert Tabor; brothers, Richard and Antoine Tabor; and sister, Ethel Tabor. He was a Catholic. He served in the U.S. Army from April 1945 to June 1946. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Edward Trosclair Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Edward "Chinie" Trosclair Jr., 42, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:37 a.m. Dec. 21, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of C laire Boudreaux Trosclair; son of Edward Sr. and Rose Marie Thibodaux Trosclair; father of Adam and Kylie Trosclair; and brother of Keith and Kevin Trosclair, Sheila Kling and Lisa Boudreaux. Donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred. From Dec. 21 Essey Babin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Chapel in Upper Little Caillou for Essey Anthony Babin, 76, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Upper Little Caillou, who died at 9:10 a.m. Dec. 20, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from noon to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Elie Cemetery in Chauvin. He was the husband of Melba Duplantis Babin of Upper Little Caillou; father of Robert Babin of Bourg, Lee Babin of Nashville, Tenn., Don Babin and Judy Mount, both of Upper Little Caillou; and brother of Nettie and Lillian Pichauffe and Aline Buquet. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Gilbert and Edna Porche Babin; brothers, Ives and Whyley Babin; and sister, Lilli Dupre. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. He was retired from Delta Iron Works - Gemoco in 1984 and co-owner of Babin's Bait and Tackle in Upper Little Caillou. Donations to the family are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Richard Charleville Sr. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Baton Rouge for Richard Barry "Dickie" Charleville Sr., 59, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Belle River, who died at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Rabenhorst East Funeral Home in Baton Rouge. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park in Baton Rouge. He was the husband of Janice Ann Becnel Charleville; and father of Erin Frioux, Richard "Barry" Jr. and Steven Charleville. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Sr. and Ida Mae Charleville Lemoine; stepfather, Alvin Lemoine; and son, Jeff Charleville. Rabenhorst East Funeral Home of Baton Rouge is in charge of arrangements. Israel Cuellar A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Slavik Funeral Home in Ganado, Texas for Israel Cuellar, 63, a native of Wharton, Texas and resident of Des Allemands, who died Dec. 20, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Assumption Cemetery in Ganado. He was the father of Israel Cuellar Jr ., Phyllis Waddy, Leonora Cuellar and Celia "Cookie" Cuellar; brother of Mermilo "Joe" Duran. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Zarate Cuellar; parents, Arnulpo and Celia Cuellar; and brothers, Adam and Ismael Duran. He was a Mason. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Estelle Hebert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Estelle Ayo Hebert, 93, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge, who died at 11:40 a.m. Dec. 18, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Mary Ellen Hebert Landry Shiflett of Baton Rouge; mother-in-law of Lee Shiflett of Baton Rouge; grandmother of C. Benton Landry of Baton Rouge and Lauryn Landry from Atlanta, Ga. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Hebert Jr.; parents, Dr. Sampson A. and Annette Coulon Ayo; and sister, Odette Blanchard. She was formerly a long-time Thibodaux resident and taught English at East Thibodaux Jr. High School. After retirement from the public school system, she tutored for many years at E.D. White Catholic High School in Thibodaux. In 1990 she moved to New Orleans to be with her daughte r. In 1998 she moved to Baton Rouge, where she resided at St. Clare Manor. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. James Hudson Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville for James Hudson Sr., 69, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Detroit, Mich., who died Dec. 10, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Protestant Cemetery in Donaldsonville. He was the husband of Edwina Hudson; and brother of Henry Bradley of New York. He is also survived by three children and numerous grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both parents, five sisters and three brothers. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. Elsie Gilbert A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville for Elsie Bergeron Gilbert, 92, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 11:05 p.m. Dec. 20, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Anne Catholic Cemetery in Napoleonville. She was the sister of Iven J. Bergeron, Hesmie Himel and Thelma Thibodeaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Gi lbert; parents, Philip and Angella Oncale Bergeron; and brother, Hervey Bergeron. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Louis James A religious service will be held at 11 a.m Saturday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville for Louis James, 62, a native of Plattenville and resident of Paincourtville, who died Dec. 19, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Mary Nell James of Paincourtville; father of Sandra James of Plattenville, Bridgett J. Winston of Houston, Texas, Stacey Ross of Houma and Latrich J. Solomon of Klotzville; and brother of Stella James of Houston, Evelyn J. Watts and Barbara James of Paincourtville, Louella J. Preston, Diane Owens a nd Dinah Douglas, all of Bertrandville, Edith J. Holloway and Darlene James of Plattenville, Lois J. Fredrick of San Antonio, Melvin and Calvin James of Houston, Keith Douglas of Baton Rouge, Irvin and Larry James of Plattenville and Alvin James of Belle Rose. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felton and Hazel Smith James; and brother, Israel James Sr. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. December 27, 2001 Kenneth Aysenne Kenneth Paul Aysenne, 55, a native of Assumption Parish and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:45 p.m. Dec. 25, 2001. There are no services scheduled. He will be cremated by Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium. He was the husband of Clara Morvant Aysenne of Thibodaux; father of Sharon A. Poincot; step-father of Coy and Travis Morvant; brother of Yvonne A. Frederick, Dolores A. Boyd and Phyllis A. Foret. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Sr. and Agnes Thibodaux Aysenne; and brothers, Alvin Jr. and Willie Aysenne. He was a Jehovah's Witness. His hobbies were collecting stamps and coins. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Dennis Dempster A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Dennis Joseph Dempster, 63, a native and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 12:15 p.m. Dec. 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. He was the husband of Bertha Breaux Dempster; father of Darren, Barry, Brent and Michael Dempster, and Darlene Dempster, Darnell Gaubert and Delsey Gaubert; brother of Mitchel, Melien, Simon, Landry and Nolan Dempster, Thelma Tregre, Ethel Sposito, Doris Trahan and Dolores Chiasson. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felicien and Clara Plaisance Dempster; son, Dennis J. Dempster Jr.; brother, John Dempster Sr.; and sister, Velma Cortez. He was a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Cresta Harlan A religious service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Cresta Lynn Harlan, 26, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Shreveport who died at 12:44 a.m. Dec. 23, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. She will be cremated. She was the daughter of William Jr. "Bungle" and Sheri Harlan Besson; sister of Ivy Kraemer, Ashley Besson, Brandy Morris and Billy Besson; granddaughter of Jima nd Pat Morvant, Ed Harlan and Sarah and Percy Aysenne. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Clifford Gros A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Clifford "Bo-boy" Gros, 59, a native of Lockport and resident of Golden Meadow who died at 4:35 a.m. Dec. 24, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Betty St. Pierre Gros; father of Terry Gros; brother of Adele Lee and Telesia Melancon. He was preceded in de ath by his parents, Alexander H. and Emelda Bernard Gros. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Leona Martin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Leona "Yawn" Authement Martin, 73, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 11:20 a.m. Dec. 25, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Tony Martin of Bourg, Blaine Martin of Chauvin and Gary Martin of Atlanta, Ga., Sharon Falgout of Mandeville; sister of Magnus, Harry Sr., Willard and Eugene Authement, Bridget LeBoeuf, Egnolia Dupre and Viona Lapeyrouse. She was preceded in death by her husband Lucius "Pecan" Martin; parents, Evest and Emilie Trahan Authement; a grandson, Dustin Falgout; brothers, Felton, Harvey Sr., Andrew and Herman Authement; and sister, Aggie Picou. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Church in Chauvin. Samart Funeral of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Sharon McCarthy A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Mandeville for Sharon Wild McCarthy, 56, a native of New Orleans and resident of Mandeville who died Dec. 24, 2001. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time at the church. She was the wife of Do uglas McCarthy Sr.; mother of Douglas McCarthy Jr., Melissa Hoover and Suzanne McCarthy; daughter of Mildred Chauffe Wild; sister of Joseph Wild, Barbara Hicks, Janice Blanchard, Sandra Short, Loraine Renfro; She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Warren Wild Sr.; and brother, Warren Wild Jr. Donations to Ochsner Foundation, Cancer Research, 1516 Jefferson Hwy., Brent House Suite 240, New Orleans, La., 70121, are preferred. Schoen Funeral Home of Covington is in charge of arrangements. Carol Terrebonne A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at South Lafourche Baptist Church for Carol Marie Terrebonne, 51, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Mobile, Ala., who died Dec. 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to service time at the church. Burial will be at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Mausoleum. She was the wife of Jack Broadus; daughter of Lillian Johnfroe Terrebonne; mother of Richard Charpentier Jr. of Jennings and Tammy Ann Hester of Mobile, Ala.; and sister of Lena Lyons and Kathy Barras. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Parise Joseph Terrebonne; and brother, Bill Terrebonne. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Rebecca Zeringue A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m . Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Rebecca "Becki" Zeringue, 55, a native of Jennings and resident of Thibodaux, who died Dec. 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Harold J. Zeringue; daughter of Verna Mae Crochet; mother of Michelle Z. McElroy; and sister of Marvin "Jimmy" Crochet, Shirley C. Gravios, Anita C. Blanchard, Christine C. Daigle, Marybeth C. Gravios and Angela C. Colwart. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Moise "Tim" Crochet. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. From Dec. 26 Frank Cavalier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Frank H. Cavalier, 86, a native and resident of Pierre Part, who died at 5:05 p.m. Dec. 23, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Dorothy Daigle Cavalier; father of Nancy C. Gaudet; stepfather of Steve Cedotal; and brother of Fernand Cavalier and Annie C. Gros. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and six great-gr eat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucien Cavalier and Ozelia Albaras Cavalier; daughters, Betty C. Roberts and Shirley Cavalier; and brothers, Noray, Camilie, Noha, Irvin, Allen, Edmond, Edwin and Lucien Cavalier. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Aimee Parro A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Aimee Barras Parros, 83, a native of Baldwin and resident of Thibodaux, who died Sept. 12, 2001. Visitation will be from noon until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Randy and Richard Parro and Carole Knoblock; mother-in-law of Michelle, Cindy and Noel Parro and C.J. Knoblock; and sister of Herbert Jr. and Ann Barras and Lynn Leyse. She is also survived by 11 grandchil dren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randolph H. Parro; parents, Herbert and Georgette Le Bourgeois Barras; stepmother, Hazel Hebert Barras; sons, James and Comrad Peter Parro; sister, Cecile B. Wilson; and great-grandchild, Desire Talbot. Donations to the Lafourche Crossing 308 Volunteer Fire Station are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Kelley Silvestri A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrat ed at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut for Kelley Mancuso Silvestri, 41, a native of Metairie and resident of Chauvin, who died at 5:20 a.m. Dec. 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Bonnie Boudreaux Champagne of Chauvin; stepdaughter of Willard Champagne of Chauvin; mother of Anthony Jr. and Angela Silvestri of Chauvin; and sister of Dominick A. Mancuso II of Metairie and Patty M. Pittman of Houma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Joseph Silvestri Sr.; and father, Dominick Anthony Mancuso. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. From Dec. 25 Frank Cavalier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Frank H. Cavalier, 86, a native and resident of Pierre Part, who died at 5:05 p.m. Dec. 23, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Dorothy Daigle Cavalier; father of Nancy C. Gaudet; stepfather of Steve Cedotal; and brother of Fernand Cavalier and Annie C. Gros. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and six great-gre at-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucien Cavalier and Ozelia Albaras Cavalier; daughters, Betty C. Roberts and Shirley Cavalier; and brothers, Noray, Camilie, Noha, Irvin, Allen, Edmond, Edwin and Lucien Cavalier. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Kelley Silvestri A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut for Kelley Mancuso Silvestri, 41, a native of Metairie and resident of Chauvin, who died at 5:20 a.m. Dec. 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Bonnie Boudreaux Champagne of Chauvin; stepdaughter of Willard Champagne of Chauvin; mother of Anthony Jr. and Angela Silvestri of Chauvin; and sister of Dominick A. Mancuso II of Metairie and Patty M. Pittman of Houma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Joseph Silvestri Sr.; and father, Dominick Anthony Mancuso. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. December 28, 2001 Rickey Burnham A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle for Rickey A. Burnham, 51, a native of Whiteville, Texas, and resident of Grand Isle, who died Dec. 23, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Herbert Vegas; father of Rockey and Ricki Burnham, Richael Lafont and Lacey Christopher; and brother of Rockey Burnham, Marty and Luggi Vegas and Angel Blanchard. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Guidry Vegas. He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing. He was employed by Grand Isle Shipyard. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Hilda Dupre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Hilda Robicheaux Dupre, 92, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 2:55 p.m. Dec. 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday at the K.C. Hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Marguerite LeBlanc of Chauvin; and sister of Pearl Blanchard of Chauvin, Mae Schelley of San Marcos, Ca., Oneita Babin of Houma and Wilma Howard of Hacienda Heights, Ca. She is also survived by four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lionel Dupre; parents, Alphonse and Nettie Robichaux; brothers, R udolph and Allen Robichaux; and sisters, Beulah Chauvin, Mildred and Wilma Desormeaux. She was a member of St. Joseph's Altar Society. She was a homemaker. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Ruby Fields A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma for Ruby Cecile Fields, 102, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, who died at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Laurent and Josephine Rogers Fields; and sister, Valerie A. Fields. She was a retired educator in the Terrebonne Parish School System. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Onita Labiche A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, for Onita Labiche, 76, a native of Cut Off and resident of Golden Meadow who died at 11:49 a.m. Dec. 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Jerry Labiche, Forest Doucet, Betty D. Griffin, Barbara D. Guidry, Mary D. Gisclair, Geraldine Brown and Rose Billiot; and sister of Rile y "Red" and Thelma Labiche and Betty L. Cheramie. She is also survived by 32 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon J. and Mary Jean Robertson Labiche; son, Horace J. Doucet; daughter, Laura Mae Doucet; brother, Claude Labiche; and sisters, Shirley L. Borne, Eula Mae L. Cheramie and Mary L. Lirette. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Velma Morici A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home for Velma Bridget Maronge Morici, 86, a native of Schriever and resident of Houma who died at 3:45 a.m. Dec. 28, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1. She was the mother of Luke J. Morici of Houma; grandmother of Brad Morici. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luke Leo Morici; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Volcar Maronge; brother, Evest Maronge; and sisters, Angelic Adams and Estelle Bourgeois. She was a homemaker. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Isabel Peltier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for I sabel Martin Peltier, 82, a native and resident of Chauvin who died at 6:45 a.m. Dec. 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the K.C. Hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Richard, Wilbert Jr. and Lynn Peltier, and Jane Martin Peak of Upper Little Caillou. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert Paul Peltier Sr.; parents, Israel David and Marguerite Hebert Martin; daughter, Mary Peltier; and half-brothers, Roy and Floyd Martin. She was a homemaker. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Joseph Philip A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Joseph "Uncle Coon" Philip, 101, a nati ve and resident of Vacherie who died Dec. 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the devoted friend of Melba Oubre Collins of Edgard. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Jones Philip; both parents; three sisters and three brothers. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Leona Pierce A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Leona Landry Pierce, 83, a native and resident of Raceland who died at 12:45 p.m. Dec. 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Russell Pierce; mother-in-law of Eve Pierce; grandmother of Renee Becnel, Ray and Rod Pierce; great-grandmother of Kaylen Chiasson, Sloan and Elijah Pierce, Mason and Morgan Becnel; and sister of Edwise Theriot, Earline Mire and Helen Daigle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Loveless Pierce; parents, Wallace and Alcida Autin Landry; brothers, Onesipe, Paul, Clifton, Whitley and Leon Landry; and sisters, Wilda Plaisance, Annette Arabie, Winnie Degruise, Edith Plasiance and Odette Landry. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Dannette Rogers A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg for Dannette Dale Rogers, 15, a native and resident of Bourg who died at 7:23 a.m. Dec. 26, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Dale Sr. and Annette Billiot Rogers of Bourg; granddaughter of Anthony Sr. and Jeannette Courteaux Billiot of Montegut, and Ferdinand and Pearl J. Rogers of Bourg; sister of Da le Jr. and Teagan Rogers of Bourg and Robinette Rogers of Oceans Spring, Miss. She was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. She was a student at Ellender Memorial High School. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Hugh Tingstrom A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Hugh J. Tingstrom, 76, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux who died Dec. 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Elfrieda Moulliet Tingstrom; father of Randy Tingstrom and Gwen Orgeron Henry; and brother of Sidney Tingstrom and Doris Savois. He is also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh A. and Joliet Hebert Tingstrom. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. From Dec. 27 Kenneth Aysenne Kenneth Paul Aysenne, 55, a native of Assumption Parish and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:45 p.m. Dec. 25, 2001. There are no services scheduled. He will be cremated by Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium. He was the husband of Clara Morvant Aysenne of Thibodaux; father of Sharon A. Poincot; step-father of Coy and Travis Morvant; brother of Yvonne A. Frederick, Dolores A. Boyd and Phyllis A. Foret. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Sr. and Agnes Thibodaux Aysenne; and brothers, Alvin Jr. and Willie Aysenne. He was a Jehovah's Witness. His hobbies were collecting stamps and coins. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Dennis Dempster A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands for Dennis Joseph Dempster, 63, a native and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 12:15 p.m. Dec. 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. He was the husband of Bertha Breaux Dempster; father of Darren, Barry, Brent and Michael Dempster, and Darlene Dempster, Darnell Gaubert and Delsey Gaubert; brother of Mitchel, Melien, Simon, Landry and Nolan Dempster, Thelma Tregre, Ethel Sposito, Doris Trahan and Dolores Chiasson. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felicien and Clara Plaisance Dempster; son, Dennis J. Dempster Jr.; brother, John Dempster Sr.; and sister, Velma Cortez. He was a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangeme nts. Cresta Harlan A religious service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Cresta Lynn Harlan, 26, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Shreveport who died at 12:44 a.m. Dec. 23, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. She will be cremated. She was the daughter of William Jr. "Bungle" and Sheri Harlan Besson; sister of Ivy Kraemer, Ashley Besson, Brandy Morris and Billy Besson; granddaughter of Jima nd Pat Morvant, Ed Harlan and Sarah and Percy Aysenne. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Clifford Gros A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Clifford "Bo-boy" Gros, 59, a native of Lockport and resident of Golden Meadow who died at 4:35 a.m. Dec. 24, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Betty St. Pierre Gros; father of Terry Gros; brother of Adele Lee and Telesia Melancon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander H. and Emelda Bernard Gros. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Leona Martin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Leona "Yawn" Authement Martin, 73, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 11:20 a. m. Dec. 25, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 until funeral time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the mother of Tony Martin of Bourg, Blaine Martin of Chauvin and Gary Martin of Atlanta, Ga., Sharon Falgout of Mandeville; sister of Magnus, Harry Sr., Willard and Eugene Authement, Bridget LeBoeuf, Egnolia Dupre and Viona Lapeyrouse. She was preceded in death by her husband Lucius "Pecan" Martin; parents, Evest and Emilie Trahan Authement; a grandson, Dustin Falgout; brothers, Felton, Harvey Sr., Andrew and Herman Authement; and sister, Aggie Picou. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Church in Chauvin. Samart Funeral of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Sharon McCarthy A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Mandeville for Sharon Wild McCarthy, 56, a native of New Orleans and resident of Mandeville who died Dec. 24, 2001. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time at the church. She was the wife of Douglas McCarthy Sr.; mother of Douglas McCarthy Jr., Melissa Hoover and Suzanne McCarthy; daughter of Mildred Chauffe Wild; sister of Joseph Wild, Barbara Hicks, Janice Blanchard, Sandra Short, Loraine Renfro; She is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Warren Wild Sr.; and brother, Warren Wild Jr. Donations to Ochsner Foundation, Cancer Research, 1516 Jefferson Hwy., Brent House Suite 240, New Orleans, La., 70121, are preferred. Schoen Funeral Home of Covington is in charge of arrangements. Carol Terrebonne A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at South Lafourche Baptist Church for Carol Marie Terrebonne, 51, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Mobile, Ala., who died Dec. 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to service time at the church. Burial will be at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Mausoleum. She was the wife of Jack Broadus; daughter of Lillian Johnfroe Terrebonne; mother of Richard Charpentier Jr. of Jennings and Tammy Ann Hester of Mobile, Ala.; and sister of Lena Lyons and Kathy Barras. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Parise Joseph Terrebonne; and brother, Bill Terrebonne. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Rebecca Zeringue A Mass of Christian burial will b e celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Rebecca "Becki" Zeringue, 55, a native of Jennings and resident of Thibodaux, who died Dec. 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Harold J. Zeringue; daughter of Verna Mae Crochet; mother of Michelle Z. McElroy; and sister of Marvin "Jimmy" Crochet, Shirley C. Gravios, Anita C. Blanchard, Christine C. Daigle, Marybeth C. Gravios and Angela C. Colwart. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Moise "Tim" Crochet. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. From Dec. 26 Frank Cavalier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Frank H. Cavalier, 86, a native and resident of Pierre Part, who died at 5:05 p.m. Dec. 23, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Dorothy Daigle Cavalier; father of Nancy C. Gaudet; stepfather of Steve Cedotal; and brother of Fernand Cavalier and Annie C. Gros. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucien Cavalier and Ozelia Albaras Cavalier; daughters, Betty C. Roberts and Shirley Cavalier; and brothers, Noray, Camilie, Noha, Irvin, Allen, Edmond, Edwin and Lucien Cavalier. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Aimee Parro A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Aimee Barras Parros, 83, a native of Baldwin and resident of Thibodaux, who died Sept. 12, 2001. Visitation will be from noon until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Randy and Richard Parro and Carole Knoblock; mother-in-law of Michelle, Cindy and Noel Parro and C.J. Knoblock; and sister of Herbert Jr. and Ann Barras and Lynn Leyse. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randolph H. Parro; parents, Herbert and Georgette Le Bourgeois Barras; stepmother, Hazel Hebert Barras; sons, James and Comrad Peter Parro; sister, Cecile B. Wilson; and great-grandchild, Desire Talbot. Donations to the Lafourche Crossing 308 Volunteer Fire Station are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. Kelley Silvestri A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut for Kelley Mancuso Silvestri, 41, a native of Metairie and resident of Chauvin, who died at 5:20 a.m. Dec. 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Bonnie Boudreaux Cham pagne of Chauvin; stepdaughter of Willard Champagne of Chauvin; mother of Anthony Jr. and Angela Silvestri of Chauvin; and sister of Dominick A. Mancuso II of Metairie and Patty M. Pittman of Houma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Joseph Silvestri Sr.; and father, Dominick Anthony Mancuso. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. December 31, 2001 Leona Bernard A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue for Leona Marie Hebert Bernard, 90, a native and resident of Houma, who died Dec. 29, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma and 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Anna Bee LeBoeuf, Edna Dupre and Clarence Bernard; mother-in-law of Floyd LeBoeuf, Richard Dupre and Lois Green Bernard; sister of Carolyn Rogers; sister-in-law of Dennis Rogers. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren and one step great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Ernest Bernard; parents, Marguerite Buquet Hebert and Xavier Hebert; son, Clarence Bernard; brother, Clarence Hebert; sisters, Mae S aucier and Lizzie Guidry; brothers-in-law, Lester Saucier and Wade Guidry. She was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Gloria Dupre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula for Gloria T. Dupre, 71, a native of Montegut and resident of Chacahoula, who died at 12:15 a.m. Dec. 29, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time today at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the sister of Morris J. Dupre Jr., Nelson P. Dupre and Myra D. Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Morris J. Dupre Sr. and Genevieve Davis Dupre; and brother, Joseph Dupre. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Norris Foret A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews for Norris Pierre Foret, 74, a native and resident of Raceland, who died Dec. 28, 2001. Burial was at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He was the husband of Rosemary Fayette Foret; father of Thomas Foret and Goldra Fanguy; brother of Almus Foret, Leroy "Knocky" Foret, Erroll Foret, Eugene Foret, Skippy Foret, Shirley Dufrene and Beverly Schaubhut. He is also survived by three grandchildren and one gre at-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Simon and Leonelle F. Foret; brothers, Jerry Foret, Alvin "White" Foret Sr. and Raymond Foret; and sister, Anna Mae Champagne. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Theodore Hotard Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Theodore A. Hotard Jr., 66, a native of Norco and resident of Vacherie, who died at 5:06 p.m., Dec. 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 7:30 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Louise M. Falgoust; stepfather of Virgil Paul Falgoust, Jo-El Bordelon and Charlotte Ann Granier; brother of Winfield Hotard and Beverly Pankey. He is also survived by five step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Lily Gonzales Hotard Sr. His hobbies include fishing. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Harris Landry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Harris "Harry" Joseph Landry, 88, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Klotzville, who died at 6:50 a.m. Dec. 29, 2001. Visitat ion will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Anne Catholic Church Cemetery in Napoleonville. He was the brother of Adele L. Howser of Donaldsonville, Dorothy L. St.Germain of Kenner and Virginia L. Rotolo of Napoleonville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonce and Clelie Dugas Landry; brother, Gabriel Lester Landry; and sisters, Isabel Landry and Elva Mae Landry. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. Daniel Laughlin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church for Daniel Emile Laughlin, 67, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, who died at 8:25 a.m. Dec. 28, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He was the husband of Barbara Lirette Laughlin of Houma; father of Chris Laughlin and Kelly Salzer; step-father of Steve Dupre, Keith Dupre and Donna D. Trahan; brother of Thomas Laughlin of New Orleans and Sue Kirsch of New Orl eans. He is also survived by three grandchildren and 11 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Augustus Otto Laughlin and Sophie Sagond Laughlin; and brother, Patrick Laughlin. He was the owner of Terrebonne Office Products and a member of the Krewe of Hercules Carnival C lub. He served in the Air National Guard and was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Evia Neal A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland for Evia Roberts Neal, 83, a native of Leesville and resident of Raceland, who died at 10:35 a.m. Dec. 29, 2001. Burial was at Mount Airy Baptist Cemetery in Boutte. She was the mother of Linda Bourgeois, Doris Neal and Diane Todd, all of Raceland, Carolyn Matthew of Plano, Texas, and C.D. Roberts of Hornbeck. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hollis Neal; parents, Archie and Nora Cox Roberts; brother, Franklin Roberts; sisters, Agnes Henry and Mae Miller. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. Mark Quick Jr. A religious service was held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. for Mark Anthony Quick Jr., 21, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 9 p.m. Dec. 27, 2001. Burial was at Grace Christian Cemetery. He was the son of Mark Anthony Quick Sr. and Brigette Scales Crespo; brother of Brett Michael Babin, Paul Michael Quick, and Elizabeth Ash ley Quick; stepbrother of Glen Youngblood Jr.; grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Sanders and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Quick. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. William Simon Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for William "Peanut" Simon Jr., 72, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died Dec. 27, 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 Victorine Dumas Simon of Vacherie; father of Jeanelia, Beverly, Jacqueline, Martin, Melvin, Larry, George, Leo and William Simon; and brother of Aldonas, Clothile, Velma and Ora Lee; brother of Joe Simon. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Aldonia Williams Simon; brothers, Dennis, Ralph and Jessie Simon; and sister, Wilborine Chopin. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. From Dec. 28 Rickey Burnham A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle for Rickey A. Burnham, 51, a native of Whiteville, Texas, and resident of Grand Isle, who died Dec. 23, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cem etery. He was the son of Herbert Vegas; father of Rockey and Ricki Burnham, Richael Lafont and Lacey Christopher; and brother of Rockey Burnham, Marty and Luggi Vegas and Angel Blanchard. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Guidry Vegas. He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing. He was employed by Grand Isle Shipyard. Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. Hilda Dupre A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Hilda Robicheaux Dupre, 92, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 2:55 p.m. Dec. 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday at the K.C. Hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Marguerite LeBlanc of Chauvin; and sister of Pearl Blanchard of Chauvin, Mae Schelley of San Marcos, Ca., Oneita Babin of Houma and Wilma Howard of Hacienda Heights, Ca. She is also survived by four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lionel Dupre; parents, Alphonse and Nettie Robichaux; brothers, Rudolph and Allen Robichaux; and sisters, Beulah Chauvin, Mildred and Wilma Desormeaux. She was a member of St. Joseph's Altar Society . She was a homemaker. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Ruby Fields A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma for Ruby Cecile Fields, 102, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, who died at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Laurent and Josephine Rogers Fields; and sister, Valerie A. Fields. She was a retired educator in the Terrebonne Parish School System. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Onita Labiche A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, for Onita Labiche, 76, a native of Cut Off and resident of Golden Meadow who died at 11:49 a.m. Dec. 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Jerry Labiche, Forest Doucet, Betty D. Griffin, Barbara D. Guidry, Mary D. Gisclair, Geraldine Brown and Rose Billiot; and sister of Riley "Red" and Thelma Labiche and Betty L. Cheramie. She is also survived by 32 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren. She was preced ed in death by her parents, Leon J. and Mary Jean Robertson Labiche; son, Horace J. Doucet; daughter, Laura Mae Doucet; brother, Claude Labiche; and sisters, Shirley L. Borne, Eula Mae L. Cheramie and Mary L. Lirette. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. Velma Morici A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home for Velma Bridget Maronge Morici, 86, a native of Schriever and resident of Houma who died at 3:45 a.m. Dec. 28, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1. She was the mother of Luke J. Morici of Houma; grandmother of Brad Morici. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luke Leo Morici; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Volcar Maronge; brother, Evest Maronge; and sisters, Angelic Adams and Estelle Bourgeois. She was a homemaker. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Isabel Peltier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Isabel Martin Peltier, 82, a native and resident of Chauvin who died at 6:45 a.m. Dec. 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the K.C. Hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Richard, Wilbert Jr. and Lynn Peltier, and Jane Martin Peak of Upper Little Caillou. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert Paul Peltier Sr.; parents, Israel David and Marguerite Hebert Martin; daughter, Mary Peltier; and half-brothers, Roy and Floyd Martin. She was a homemaker. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Joseph Philip A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Joseph "Uncle Coon" Philip, 101, a native and resident of Vacherie who died Dec. 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the devoted friend of Melba Oubre Collins of Edgard. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Jones Philip; both parents; three sisters and three brothers. Wil liams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. Leona Pierce A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Leona Landry Pierce, 83, a native and resident of Raceland who died at 12:45 p.m. Dec. 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Russell Pierce; mother-in-law of Eve Pierce; grandmother of Renee Becnel, Ray and Rod Pierce; great-grandmother of Kaylen Chiasson, Sloan and Elijah Pierce, Mason and Morgan Becnel; and sister of Edwise Theriot, Earline Mire and Helen Daigle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Loveless Pierce; parents, Wallace and Alcida Autin Landry; brothers, Onesipe, Paul, Clifton, Whitley and Leon Landry; and sisters, Wilda Plaisance, Annette Arabie, Winnie Degruise, Edith Plasiance and Odette Landry. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Dannette Rogers A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg for Dannette Dale Rogers, 15, a native and resident of Bourg who died at 7:23 a.m. Dec. 26, 2001. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the daughter of Dale Sr. and Annette Billiot Rogers of Bourg; granddaughter of Anthony Sr. and Jeannette Courteaux Billiot of Montegut, and Ferdinand and Pearl J. Rogers of Bourg; sister of Dale Jr. and Teagan Rogers of Bourg and Robinette Rogers of Oceans Spring, Miss. She was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. Sh e was a student at Ellender Memorial High School. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Hugh Tingstrom A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Hugh J. Tingstrom, 76, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux who died Dec. 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Elfrieda Moulliet Tingstrom; father of Randy Tingstrom and Gwen Orgeron Henry; and brother of Sidney Tingstrom and Doris Savois. He is also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh A. and Joliet Hebert Tingstrom. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.