Obituaries of FEBRUARY 2002 Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. NOTE: THE OBITUARIES BELOW MAY NOT BE A COMPLETE LISTING FOR THE MONTH. Submitted by: As listed with each Obit Source: Unless otherwise noted, this file was derived from publications of the Terrebonne Genealogical Society. TGS has granted permission to re-format and publish this data on Genweb Archives. The TGS file was derived from sources as noted with each record Last modified: 11 Mar 2007 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The newspaper dates were not available at the time of this transcription and have been omoted. This file has been constructed and based upon date of death. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lance Billiot A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano for Lance Charles Billiot, 16, a native of Galliano and resident of Boothville who died Jan. 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 3 to 11 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the son of Elaine Lord and Felton Billiot Sr.; stepson of Cathy Billiot and Milan Lord; and brother of Luke and Leander Billiot and Corina Martinez. He was preceded in death by his brother, Felton "T-Fel" Billiot Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lance Billiot A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano for Lance Charles Billiot, 16, a native of Galliano and resident of Boothville who died Jan. 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 3 to 11 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the son of Elaine Lord and Felton Billiot; stepson of Cathy Billiot and Milan Lord; and brother of Luke and Leander Billiot and Corina Martinez. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Luella Pellegrin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Houma for Luella Duplantis Pellegrin, 90, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 6:15 p.m. Jan. 31, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at St. Elie Cemetery in Houma. She was the mother of Francis "Frank" Jr., and Roy Pellegrin; sister of Elezia "Teety" Duplantis of Gulfport, Miss., Mae D. Lanclos of Scott, Nona D. Lizana of Pass Christian, Miss., and Mona D. Duplantis of Houma. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis "Frisco" Pellegrin; parents Adolph and Elodie Charpentier Duplantis; brother Elward "Ned" Duplantis; and sister; Annabell "Co Co" D. Duplantis. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nolan Duet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St John Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Nolan J. Duet, 88, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, who died Feb. 1, 2002. 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 Louise Elfer Duet; father of Sylvia Duet Rhodes; stepfather of Latin Cancienne; and brother of Louise Gros. He is also survived by one grandchild and one greatgrandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents. Leo and Lylia Boudreaux Duet; and brothers, Wilson, Whitney and Eveno Duet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gerald Barrios A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Gerald Joseph Barrios, 63, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 5:40 p.m. Feb. 1, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Lisa Barrios Adams of Mathews and Donna Barrios Rodrigue of Thibodaux; and brother of Jimmie Barrios of New Orleans and Bettie Boudreaux of Mathews. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sondra Nixon Barrios; parents, Antoine W. and Anna Mae Zeringue Barrios; and son, Gerald J. Barrios Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Edith Legendre A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Edith Legendre Legendre, 96, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died Feb. 1, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Horace Legendre of Chackbay and Bessie L Perque of Marrero; mother-in-law of Sylvia and Marie Legendre; and sister of Rosalie L Trosclair. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard J. Legendre; parents, Leonard and Helen Trosclair Legendre; son, Joseph Roland Legendre; son-in-law, Chelton J. Perque; brothers, Percy, Clemcy, Ursin, Adley and Rodney Legendre; sister, Philomene L. Perk; and one grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dolia Blanchard A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Dolia Traigle Blanchard, 80, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux who died at 2 a.m. Feb. 1. 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Gilbert and Chester Blanchard, Deanna B. Zeringue and Edna Mae Ordoyne; and sister of Lois T. Adams. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and one step-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Caddie P. Blanchard Sr.: parents, Louis "Dom" and Sedonia Naquin Traigle; son, Caddie "CJ" Blanchard Jr.; brother, Sidney Traigle; sisters, Victoria T. Richard, Lillian T. Richard, Elsie T. Delaune, Bernice T. Robichaux and Beatrice T. Robichaux; and one grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sally Michel A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Sally Pierce Michel, 59, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma who died at 6:55 a.m. Feb. 1, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Carla Michel Timmons, Cheri Michel Hutchinson and Cristy Lynn Michel; and sister of Dickey and Wayne Pierce. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Theresa Arceneaux Pierce; and son, Joseph Michel. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Vernice Ordoyne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Vernice Savoie Ordoyne, 85, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland, who died Feb. 1, 2002. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose. She was the mother of Richard Ordoyne of Algiers, Audrey Turner and Lauralee Strevig of Lockport; and sister of Earl and Houston Savoie, Jane S. Plaisance and Elta S. Fonseca. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, one great-great- grandchild, three step-grandchildren, one step-great-grandchild and one step- great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Joseph Ordoyne Sr.; parents, John and Sidonia Chouest Savoie; son, Claude J. Ordoyne Jr.; brothers, Alton, Horace, Forrest and Sergie Savoie; sister, Annie S. Pennison; one grandchild and one great-grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Roddy Trosclair Sr. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Hom e in Cut Off for Roddy Trosclair Sr., 42, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, who died at 7:48 p.m. Feb. 1, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He was the husband of Tammy Johns Trosclair; son of Norman J. and Louise Pierce Trosclair; father of Ferrell "Joe" and Michael R. Martin, Roddy Jr., Eddie, Cody and Brett Trosclair, Mary LeBlanc, Lucy Martin, Spree and Devin of Covington; and brother of Toby and Rusty Trosclair. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dorothea Barr A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Plain Dealing Cemetery in Plain Dealing for Dorothea Jane Miller Barr, 84, a native of Shreveport and resident of Houma who died Feb. 2, 2002. She was the wife of John Purcell Barr; mother of Patricia Jane Barr Haden, Betty Jo Barr Westmoreland, John Purcell Barr Jr. and Dr. James E. Barr; sister of Maynard Millard Miller, June Ruth Miller Cook, Louise Miller Row, Margaret Miller Juergenson and Donald Weeks Miller. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, the Rev. Dr. Maynard Michael and Ruth Lorraine Lewis Miller; stepmother, Violet Weeks Miller; and sister, Mary Elizabeth Miller. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lorraine Campbell A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 8 p.m. today at Westside Leitz- Eagan Funeral Home in Marrero for Lorraine Boudreaux Campbell, 75, a native of Houma and resident of Gueydan, who died at 2:40 p.m. Feb. 3, 2002. Burial will be private. She was the mother of Larry J. Cheramie of Fort Collins, Colo., Vicki Campbell Istre of Morse, Cheryl Campbell of Gueydan, Huey P. Campbell Jr. of New Orleans and Krisy Campbell Leblanc of Midland; mother-in-law of Gloria Nowlin Cheramie, Kerney J. Istre Jr., Agnes Lavergne Campbell and Leo J. LeBlanc Jr; sister of Mildred B. Plaisance, Rogers Sr. and Jeffery Boudreaux; grandmother of Nicole C. Lobello, Kandee L. McDaniels, Huey "Lil Tucker" P. Campbell III and Alyssa Lorraine Richard; and great-grandmother of Julia Margaret Lobello. She was preceded in death by her husband, Huey 'Tucker" P. Campbell Sr.; parents, Jefferson and Mathilda Naquin Boudreaux; and sisters, Isabelle "Bell" B. Picou and Eula B. Bergeron. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Beatrice Thibodaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Beatrice Lasseigne Thibodaux, 97, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Feb. 3,2002. 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 Fred and Herbert Thibodaux and Gloria T. Naquin. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and several great- and great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. Herbert J. Thibodaux; parents, Alfred and Aurora Hebert Lasseigne; three brothers and three sisters. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Herbert Duncan Jr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Herbert "Duna" Duncan Jr., 32, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Feb. 3, 2002. 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 Gertie Mae Duncan Chievers of Thibodaux; father of Terell, Jonas, Herbert, and Donovan Watkins, all of Yonkers. N.Y.; brother of Royal, Larry, Gerald, Bernard and Jeffery Duncan, Mary Ann Campbell, Catherine Woods, Elizabeth, Betty Ann. Barbara Jean, and Janice Marie Duncan, all of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Chaviers Sr., his stepfather, Dave Duncan Jr., grandfathers, Hurley Chievers, and James Sargent, step grandfather, Dave Duncan Sr., and brother, Lionell Duncan. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Horace Champagne A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot for Horace Joseph Champagne, 71, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Theriot, who died Feb. 3, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Trent, Jerome Raphael and Bobby Champagne; and brother of Eustis, Earl, Carlton, Willard and Henry Champagne, Gladys Voisin, Gloria Thibodeaux, Dorothy Dishman and Audrey Croom. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Justine Callahan Champagne; and brother, Roy Champagne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lester Dubois A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Lester J. Dubois, 78, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, who died at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 3, 2002. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the K.C. Hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Vera Mills Dubois; father of Steve, Keith and Leo Dubois and Karen Dubois Raffray; and brother of Nolan and Harris Dubois and Ismae LeBouef. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie T. and Alice Dupre Dubois; son, Terry A. Dubois; brother, Chester Dubois; and sisters, Louise Thibodaux, Wilda Bourg and Elda LeBouef. He was the owner of Dubois Platform in Chauvin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rose Mary Scanlan A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Thomas Acquinas Catholic Church on the Nicholls State University campus for Rose Mary Calvert Scanlan, 92, a native Hammond and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10 p.m. Feb. 3, 2002. 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 Connie Scanlan Hillman; and grandmother of Dr. Billy W. Hillman Jr., Kathleen H. Liebert, Dr. Cynthia H. Rome and Susan Fruge. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William John Scanlan; parents, Charles and Mamie Williams Calvert; three brothers and one sister. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Tony Benitez A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Tony W. Benitez, 13, a native of Virginia Beach, V., and resident of Houma, who died at 6:14 a.m. Feb. 4, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. He was the son of Lori Lewis of Houma and Edward M. Benitez Jr. of Michigan; grandson of Ralph and Carol Webber Lewis of Michigan: Edward Sr. and Shirley Benitez of Tennessee, and Sandra Groff of Michigan: and brother of Paul W. Daughterly of Houma. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Christina Celske Lewis. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eno Plaisance A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Eno Charles Plaisance, 82, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, who died at 10:25 a.m. Feb. 4. 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Yvonne P. Estay and brother of Dave Plaisance. He is also survived by two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian S. Plaisance; parents, Charles and Julienne Raymond Plaisance; and sisters, Winnie P. Savoie a nd Minola P. Badeaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jacqueline Subat A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma for Jacqueline V. Subat, 76, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma who died Feb. 4, 2002. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Terrebonne Memorial Park in Houma. She was the mother of Stephen M. Subat, Cynthia S. Gautreaux, Sandra S. Leman and Susan S. Bourgeois; and sister of Keith Vignes, Janet Rousset and Pauline Phipps. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert P. Subat: parents, Leon A Sr. and Elizabeth Ghergich Vignes: brother, Leon A. Vignes Jr.; and sisters, Joan V. Michel and Shirley Vignes. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Charles Rice A private service will be held for Charles "Pete" L Rice, 67, a native of Walters, Okla., and resident of Atchison, Kan., who died at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 4,2002. He will be cremated. He was the father of Mark and Jeff Rice and Paula Caudell, all of Danielsville, Ga. and Vickie Williams of Athens, Ga.; brother of Jimmy D. Rice of Houma and E. Lynn Rice of Tahlequah, Okla. He is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elvin "Abe" M. and Georgia M. Jones Rice. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years and was a retired Master Sergeant. He was a member of the American Legion, Elks Club and V.F.W. Donations to the American Legion are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jo Ann Kliebert A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church Sanctuary in Thibodaux for Jo Ann Ariatti Kliebert, 60, a native of New Orleans and a longtime resident of Houma and Thibodaux area, who died Feb. 4, 2002, An informal gathering is planned in the fellowship hall following the service. She was the mother of Kory and Joseph Kliebert; daughter of Marie Ariatti; devoted friend of Doug Injaian; and sister of Robert Ariatti. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell William Wheaten Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Mt Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for William Wheaten Sr., 87, a native and resident of Raceland who died Feb. 4, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. He was the husband of Anita Wheaten of Raceland; father of James of Texas, William Jr., Malcolm, Joseph, Chris and Keith Wheaten, all of Raceland, Geraldine W. Guidroz, Carolyn Davis, Cheryl Cleveland and Annette Cooper, all of Raceland, Sandra Williams, Frances Wheaten and Gayle Johnson, all of Houma; and brother of Sarah W. Prosper of Kenner, Dawn Wheaten of Vicksburg, Miss, and Octavia Wactor of Lafayette. He is also survived by 48 grandchildren, 53 great- grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Pricillia Davis Wheaten; daughter, Janelle Johnson; brothers, Joseph Wheaten Jr., and Albert Johnson Jr.; and sister, Elnora Brickley. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Willie Washington Jr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church on the Brule Road in Thibodaux for Willie Washington Jr., 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:07 p.m. Feb. 4, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at die church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Eula Pearl Waller Washington of Thibodaux; father of Willie III, Gary Sr., Nathan and Fredric Washington, Valerie Thomas and Jeanie Edmonds all of Thibodaux, and Carl Wayne Washington of Connecticut; brother of Nolan Sr. of Baton Rouge and Louis Washington, Edith Johnson and Carrie Ellis of Thibodaux, Stanley Washington of Kansas City and Emelda Williams of Nebraska. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Sr. and Mary L. Washington; and brothers, Hollis Washington Sr. and Norman Washington. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lloyd Ragas Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Lloyd Anthony Ragas Jr., 58, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:02 a.m. Feb. 4, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Jose4ph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Carlis Daigle Ragas; and brother of Kathleen R. Broussard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd A. Sr. and Frances Heller Ragas. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Maude Bourgeois A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Maude Allemand Bourgeois, 82, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 5:18 a.m. Feb. 5, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Claude "Tip" Bourgeois: mother of Gene Bourgeois and Brencla Bourgeois Bascle, both of Lockport. Royce Bourgeois of Houma and Dr. Wayne Bourgeois of Terrytown; and sister of Norman Allemand, Dora Mae Allemand Sevin, Emelda A. Hebert and Clara Belle A. Danos, all of Lockport and Mabel A. Chauvin of Raceland. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lubin and Lucia Melancon Bourgeois: daughter, Barbara Bourgeois Cancienne; brothers, Lubin Jr., Alvin, Nolan, Hebert and Lawrence Allemand. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rita Chatagnier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma for Rita Mae M. Rodrigue Chatagnier, 77, a native Montegut resident of Houma, who died at 1:15 p.m. Feb. 5, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery in Houma. She was the wife of Eldrin Chatagnier Sr. of Houma; mother of Eldrin Jr. "Short" and Roy J Chatagnier and Phyllis C. Autin, all of Houma; and sister of Nelton Sr. and Wilbert Rodrigue, both of Houma, Doris R. Ledet of Huntsville, Ark. and Betty Sue Prosperie of Pointe-aux-Chene. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul J. and Agnes Dupre Rodrigue; brother, Irin Rodrigue; and sisters, Clothilde Authement and Theresa Robichaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Glenn Gautreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church Chauvin for Glenn "Gut" Gautreaux, 48, a native of Chauvin and resident of Point-aux-chene, who died at 1:16 a.m. Feb. 5, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the K.C. Hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kilton J. and Elizabeth F. "Betty" LeBlanc Gautreaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ella Spears A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Ella Spears, 77, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 6:30 a.m. Feb. 5, 2002. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Ernest Spears; daughter of Jeanne Loupe Orgeron; mother of Steve Procaskey, Jackie Kennedy and Jerry Procaskey; sister of Norris Orgeron, Mildred Richeaux, Theresa Chaisson, Sherry Mouton and Anna Lou Orgeron. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Alphonse Orgeron; daughter, Jamie Procaskey; brothers, Anthony and Joseph Orgeron; and sister, Thelma Orgeron. She was Catholic. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Linda Guidry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Gibson for Linda Giroir Guidry, 93, a native and resident of Gibson who died at 7:45 p.m. Feb. 6, 2002. Call Chauvin Funeral Home at 868-2536 for funeral time. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of John Lindbergh and Charles Farrell Guidry; sister of Perch Giroir, Alton Prestenbach, Edna LeBlanc and Joyce Redmond. She is also survived by six. grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John S. Guidry; parents, Cecelian and Arminia Lagrange Giroir; brothers, Davis, Wilmer, Bodley, Rudy and Leo Giroir; and sister. Sue Moody. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alton Teekel Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis for Alton Z. Teekel Sr., 56, a resident of Bayou Gauche who died at 4:23 p.m. Feb. 6, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. He was the husband of Violet Teekel; son of Rosie Teekel Richard; father of Alton Jr., Danny and Shane Lee Teekel, Shane Martinez, Merin Templet and Rica Soudelier; and brother of Audrey Wilson and Rosemary Pomeroy. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Zebby Teekel; son, Mark Teekel; and sister, Bonnie Dupuy. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Albert Thibodeaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Albert Junius Thibodeaux, 79, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 5:50 p.m. Feb. 6, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville and 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Ronald 'Taunt" and Janice Thibodeaux; father-in-law of Ruth Thibododeaux and Mike Clavier; brother of Rudolph and Joycelyn Thibodeaux and Helen T. Aucoin; grandfather of Nicole and Cheri Thibodeaux; and godfather of Dr. Charles Thibodeaux and Jimmy Gaudet He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Melancon Thibodeaux; parents, Numa and Florence Talbot Thibodeaux; brothers, Wiley, Emile, Gilbert and Lester Thibodeaux; and sisters, Rita T. Cancienne and Eunice T. Gaudet He was a veteran of World War II, a member of the Labadieville American Legion and a past grand marshal of the Labadieville Community Fair. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marion Frieze A memorial service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands for Marion "J.B." Franklin Frieze, 73, a native of Clemville, Texas, and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 12:40 p.m. Feb. 6, 2002. He was the husband of Josephine Fonseca Frieze; father of Carl David and Joseph Benjamin Frieze and Robin Frieze Cortez; and brother of David and Donald Frieze, Mary Joe Koonce, Rosie Baker and Betty Jo Milliam. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Catherine Gates Frieze; son, Jake Frieze; and brothers, Tommy and Ernest "Bubba" Frieze. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Loney Bellanger Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Loney J. Bellanger Jr., 81, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off who died at 2:45 p.m. Feb. 7, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was the father of Jeffery, Gilbert and Rickey Bellanger and Odile B. Doucet. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Odile Danos Bellanger, Parents, Loney Sr. and Augustine Martin Bellanger; brothers, Howard, Clinton and Claude Bellanger; sisters, Adele Bellanger, Aggie Richoux, Catherine Chaisson, May Danos and Hazel Adams. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clara Birtha A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Belle Rose for Clara "Louise" Brooks Birtha, 80, a native and resident of Belle Rose who died Feb. 7, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Rose Lee Birtha. Rita Sills, Deborah Irving, Sarah Wise, Curtis Birtha and Sterling Brooks; and sister of Geneva Molden. Marie Brooks, Clarence Sr., Charles Sr. and Raymond Brooks. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Birtha; parents, Webster and Sarah Parker Brooks; brothers, George Irving and Earl Brooks; sister, Dorothy Mitchell; daughter, Maxine Knockum; son, Gerald Williams; and three grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louise Gros A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever for Louise Duet Gros, 96, a native of Chackbay and resident of Schriever, who died at 5:25 a.m. Feb. 7. 2002. 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 Raymond and Carroll Gros. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 14 great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Gros; parents, Leo and Lelia Boudreaux Duet; brothers, Wilson, Whitney, Eveno and Nolan Duet; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Arthur Harris Sr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at New Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Labadieville for Arthur "Basha" Hams Sr., 88, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 7:47 a.m. Feb. 7, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Alvin Harris of New Orleans, Arthur Harris Jr. of Atlanta, Ga., Regina H. Johnson of Houma, Lois Gaines of Los Angeles Calif., Emelda Willis of Morristown, N.J., Winnie Lee Harris of Thibodaux, Wayne Allen Harris of Tallulah and Arlene Marie Harris, Tyrone Hams and Marvin Harris, all of Napoleonville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivory and Elizabeth Shanklin Harris: first wife, Mable Harris, second wife, Velma Harris, third wife, Rosalee Harris; one son, Alfred "Bonnie" Harris; brothers, Clarence and Ivory Hams; and sister, Mary Bryant. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Michael Pierre A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Michael James Pierre, 45, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died Feb. 7, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at (he church cemetery. He was the son of Margaret Pierre Lewis of Thibodaux; father of Marocco Tucker of Thibodaux and Lakika Tyler of Houma; brother of Charles Pierre of Houma, Ernest Lewis Jr., of Houston, Texas, the Rev. Leroy Carr, Sharon M. and Shelia M. Lewis of Thibodaux. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Lewis Sr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Natalie Zeringue A religious service was held at noon today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland for Natalie Foret Zeringue, 88, a native of Lockport and resident of the St. Charles community, who died at 8:39 a.m. Feb. 7, 2002. Burial was at St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery in Raceland. She was the mother of Patricia Foret Duet. She is also survived by four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Zeringue: previous husband, Eloie Foret; parents, Leo and Ullsyia Barrios Thibodeaux; brothers, Albert and Bertrand Thibodeaux; and sister, Magnolia Levron. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sampson Bergeron A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. today at Rabenhorst Funeral Home in Baton Rouge for Sampson "Mr. Sam" Joseph Bergeron, 89, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge who died at 4 a.m. Feb. 9, 2002. Burial was at Green Oaks Memorial Park. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Badeaux Bergeron; parents. Henry and Cecilia Bergeron; sisters, Adele Bergeron, Nita Deitz, Eugenie Daigle, Alice Ledet, Henritta Gaubert, Hilda Landry, Olga Richard and Cora Lee Gaudet; brothers, Joseph, David, Earl and Daniel Bergeron. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Harris Grabert Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot for Harris Joseph Grabert Jr., 65, a native and resident of Houma who died at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 9. 2002. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Judy Brunet Grabert of Houma; father of Darrel of Mt. Herman, Miss., Anthony 'Tony" and Deborah "Debbie" Grabert, all of Houma; and brother of Lionel of Houma, Floyd of Mount Herman and Lindsey Grabert of Marrero, Zona Darcey, Violet Dupre, Ellabelle Labit, Florence Brunet and Pearl Moss of Houma and Vivian Giroir of New Iberia. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harris Joseph Jr. and Edna Pertuit Grabert; son. Derrick Paul Grabert; daughter, Donna Lee Grabert; granddaughter, Rachel Fisher; and sister, Annabelle Pellegrin. He was a retired self-employed lounge owner. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Keith Morvant A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Keith Paul Morvant, 40, a resident and native of Thibodaux, who died Feb. 9. 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to funeral time. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the devoted friend of Tina Pack; son of Merlin and Cecelia Landry Morvant; father of Jonathan Morvant, Jennifer and Juliet Morvant; brother of Lynn and Darrell Morvant and Merlin Bergeron Berger. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Amalus Landry and Gertrude "Gertie" Landry Thibodaux, Joachim and Armantine Landry Morvant; and brothers, Merlin Jr. and Glenn Morvant ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ernest Theriot Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Ernest "Bob" Theriot Sr., 83, a native and resident of Cut Off who died at 3:07 p.m. Feb. 9, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Evelyn Matherne Theriot; father of Ernest Jr. and Perry Theriot, Beverly Arabie and June Tregre; father-in-law of Don Arabie, Earl Tregre and Paulette Theriot; brother of Hubert Theriot; grandfather of Garrett Arabie, Jennifer Tregre Walker, Greg Arabie, Jamie Tregre and Laci Igo; and grandfather-in-law of Jill Duet Arabie and Scott Walker. He vvas preceded in death by his parents, Lucien and Marie Josephine Terrebonne Theriot; brothers, Lucien, Joseph, Gilmay and Wildrow Theriot; and sisters, Donita Bourg and Mozella Valence. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Keith Morvant A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Keith Paul Morvant, 40, a resident and native of Thibodaux who died Feb. 9, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the devoted companion of Zina Pack; son of Merlin "Mojo" and Cecelia Landry Morvant; father of Jonathan Morvant, Jennifer and Juliet Morvant; brother of Lynn and Darrell Morvant and Merlin Bergeron Berger. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Amalus Landry and Gertrude "Gertie" Landry Thibodaux, Joachim and Armantine Landry Morvant; and brothers. Merlin Jr. and Glenn Morvant. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Roland Tabor A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Roland Joseph Tabor, 81, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland. who died at 6:40 p.m. Feb. 9, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Marie Babin Tabor; father of Ronnie Tabor and Ruth Fremin; brother of Aldon "Toppy", Norris and Leonard "LJ" Tabor, Doris Arceneaux and Theresa Bourg; and grandfather of Jude and Josh Fremin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Beatrice Duet Tabor; son, Roland J. Tabor Jr.; and brothers, Lloyd "Roy" and Russell Tabor. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dorothy Rodrigue A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Dorothy Landry Rodrigue, 79, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:13 a.m. Feb. 10, 2002. Visitation will be 1:30 p.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Wayne Ordoyne, Linda O. Morvant, Judy O. Ledet, Geraldine O. Hall, Marilyn O. Sanchez, lone Ordoyne and Tina C. Comeaux. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Randolph and Bernadette Cavalier Landry; sister, Ruby L. Boudreaux; and one grandson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eula Crochet A religious service will be held at noon today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma for Eula Dupre Crochet, 93, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery. She was the mother of Chester and Carroll Crochet. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Evela Hebert Dupre; sons, Gerald Crochet and an infant son; daughter, Gale C. Eaton; brothers, Charles, Cleveland, Gilbert. Wickless and Paul Dupre; and three grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dudley Duet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Dudley "Black" P. Duet, 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died at 11:55 p.m. Feb. 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux 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 Billie Feazel Duet; father of Douglas G. Duet and Celia D. Crochet; and brother of Russel, Victor "Boo" and David Duet. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson A. and Josephine Ordoyne Duet; and sister, Lillian Louise Duet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Thaddeus Guidry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma for Thaddeus J. Guidry, 78, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, who died at 5:40 p.m. Feb. 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the husband of Margaret Scott Guidry; father of Carson, David, Thaddea and Linda Guidry, Janas Hay and Jean Carlos; and brother of Douglas, Gordon, L.J. and Freddie Guidry. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert J. and Virginia Comeaux Guidry; and brothers, Walton, V.J., Aarron and Wallace Guidry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Inette Robichaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Inette "Lady" Schexnayder Robichaux, 91, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died Feb. 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benoit V. Robichaux; parents, Marcelien and Erasie Simon Schexnayder; brothers, Claude and Simon Schexnayder; and sister, Genevieve Zatarain. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jillian Boudreaux A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Jillian Marie Boudreaux, 18, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose who died at 8:20 p.m. Feb. 12, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the daughter of Nolan Joseph Jr. and Charlotte Molaison Boudreaux; granddaughter of Percy and Anna Belle Pitre Molaison; goddaughter of Perry Molaison and Lena Boudreaux; sister of Nolan "Buddy" J. Ill and Bret Boudreaux: and godmother of Tanner Lafont. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Nolan Sr. and Virgus Collins Boudreaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Valerie Dardar A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-Aux-chene for Valerie Dardar, 14, a native of Isle de Jean Charles and resident of Montegut, who died at 1:04 p.m. Feb. 12, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Pointe-Aux-Chene Fire Station. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Montegut She was the daughter of Virgil Dardar and Kathleen Lirette; stepdaughter of Katherine Dardar; and sister of Michelle Jones, Tabitha and Adrina Dardar and Necole and Shantel Hello. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Florestine LeBlanc A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Florestine Guidry LeBlanc, 96, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport who died at 9:05 p.m. Feb. 12, 2002. 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 Nolan, Malcolm and Walter LeBlanc, Gennie L. Pitre, Laurella L. Miller, Normalie L. Doucet, Mary Ann L. Champagne and Elaine L. Dominique. She is also survived by 27 gramdcjo;drem, 28 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben J. LeBlanc; parents, Clovis and Florestine Gervais Guidry; sons, Roland, Clyde, Surgin LeBlanc; brothers, Louis, Thomas, Benny Wiltz, Alex, Viltres and Octave Guidry; and sisters, Octavia Jones and Elmire LeBouef. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dudley Guidry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Dudley Paul Guidry, 73, a native and resident of Galliano. who died at 2:54 p.m. Feb. 12, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Hebert Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Antoinette Gisclair Guidry; father of Terry J. Guidry; and brother of Allen, James and Jerry Guidry, Margie Adams, Dorothy Pitre and Ella Mae Duplantis. He is also survived by five grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vandon and Solange Babin Guidry; brother, William Guidry; and sisters, Bertha Terrebonne, Judith Melancon and Alice Cheramie. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Shirley Lirette A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Shirley Bergeron Lirette, 68, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 3:07 a.m. Feb. 12, 2002. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. She was the wife of Floyd J. Lirette Sr.; mother of Floyd J. Lirette Jr., Judy Scott and Patricia Lafont; and sister of Marie Breaux. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Louisiana Tauzin Bergeron; and sisters, Cecile Domangue and Mayola Molaison. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Emmett Werhan A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis for Emmett E. Werhan, 78, a native of New Orleans and resident of Paradis, who died at 6:10 p.m. Feb. 12, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands. He was the devoted friend of Rose Taranto; stepfather of Cleveland "Sonny" Perrer Jr., Caspar Jr. and Daniel Taranto; and brother of Claire Block, Merle Sempe and Edna Werhan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Cadow Werhan; parents, George Sr. and Isabela Winstone Werhan; stepdaughter, Marilyn P. North; and brother, George Werhan Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Anna Dantin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Anna Leonard Dantin, 99, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Golden Meadow who died at 11:20 p.m. Feb. 13, 2002. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Leroy Dantin, Arsaline D. Dinet and Thelma D. Guidry; and sister of Hazel L Bonvillain and Maggie L Guidry. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jean Baptiste Dantin; parents, Elie and Euranie Neil Leonard; son, Herbert Dantin; brothers, James and Clarence Leonard; sisters, Verne L Hebert and Irene L. Campbell; and great-grandson, Troy Dardar. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ernest LeBoeuf A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Ernest "Bull" Paul LeBoeuf, 75, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, who died at 5:55 a.m. Feb. 13, 2002. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery in Houma. He was the father of Myron "Moon" H. Sr., Murlin P. David "Dirt" M., Ernest "Joey," and Morty J. LeBoeuf. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Mary Robichaux LeBoeuf; parents, Dewilda and Laura Theriot LeBoeuf; and sister, Kate Naquin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Estelle LeCompte A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Estelle Marie Ledet LeCompte, 96, a native of Bourg and resident of Chauvin, who died at 3:40 p.m. Feb. 13, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time at the K.C. Hall in Chauvin. The rosary will be at 5:30 p.m. today. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Evinse Joseph LeCompte, Eulice Rita Neil, Helen Lirette and Irene L yons. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 48 great- grandchildren and 28 great-. great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland Pierre LeCompte; parents Lynes and Veronique Pitre Ledet, brother, Wiley Ledet; and sisters, Corine Ledet Robichaux and Eloise Ledet Stringer. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Francis Henkelman A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance, Iowa, for Francis C. Henkelman, 76, a native of Manilla. Iowa, and resident of Defiance, who died Jan. 13, 2002. He was the husband of Mary Jane Henkelman; father of Dan, Ruth, and Clem Henkelman; brother of Mary Schmitz, Loretta Kenkel, Dorothy Kenkel and Agnes Menze. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Francis and Ann Henkelman; brotners, Harold and Ray Henkelman; and sister, Ardith Henkelman. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joyce Plaisance A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Joyce Danos Plaisance, 61, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 8:45 a.m. Feb. 13, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Henry Plaisance Jr.; mother of Kim, Peter, Brad Sr., and Russell Plaisance and Joleen P. Melancon; and sister of Rose Toups, Clara Mae Ledet, Elizabeth Mott and Ramona Forbes. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one step-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pierre and Clara Gisclair Danos; and sister, Audrey Mae. Arceneaux. She was Catholic. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lily Talbot A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Lily Mae Talbot, 82, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Cedar Park, Texas who died Feb. 13, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Mary Ehrett of Baton Rouge, Rene Talbot of Austin, Texas, Ann Kyle Jackson of Austin, Dudley Talbot Jr. of Walker, Douglas Talbot of Pride, Glenn Talbot of Baton Rouge, Glenna Sander of Alpharetta, Ga.; mother-in- law of Edward Jackson, Sue, Tammy and Wendy Talbot and Jim Sander; grandmother of Stephanie Granger, Dawn Baggett, Natalie Jackson, Justin, Adam and Brent Talbot, Stacey Long and Mary and Ryan Sander; and great-grandmother of Ashlyn Baggett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dudley Pierre Talbot Sr.; and parents, Rene and Agnes Bernard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Anna Tribble A religious service was held Saturday at Tuppin Funeral Home in Richmond, Ky., for Anna Ruth Tribble, 90, a native of Madison County, Ky., and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5 a.m. Feb. 13, 2002. Burial was at Richmond Cemetery. She was the mother of James R. Tribble Jr., Willie Mae T. Poynter and Alice Marie Ray; and sister of R.T. Parke. She is also survived by six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Tribble Sr.; parents, Oscar and Alice Cox Parke; and sister, Fannie Rea Long. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Leonard Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:3u a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Joseph V. Leonard Jr., 88, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Houma who died at 1:45 p.m. Feb. 14, 2002. 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 Henrietta Hebert Leonard; father of Joseph Leonard III; stepfather of Leroy Hebert and Gail Hebert Crochet. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Sr. and Eve Cheramie Leonard; brothers, William. Rene, and Venis Leonard; and sisters, Jelienne Kiger, Emma Encalade, Lucia Broussard and Leocade Savoie. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mable Poland A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Mable T. Poland, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died Feb. 14, 2002. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Calvary United Methodist Cemetery. She was the stepmother of Mabel Perkins and Richard Poland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Poland; parents, Everline Joseph Robertson and William Thompson; sisters, Virgin Coleman, Albertha Washington and Odeal Thompson; and brothers, Earl and Achille Thompson and Ernest Robertson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Anna Blanchard A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Anna Mire Blanchard, 83, a native of Donner and resident of Labadieville who died Feb. 15, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Gary Blanchard of Prairieville and Betty Blanchard Chamberlain of Raceland; and sister of Clothile Adams. She is also survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emile "Bada" Blanchard; parents, Dennis and Euganie Leray Mire; brothers, Mike, Emile, Andrew, Francis, Paul, Russell, Toby and Jerome Mire; and sisters, Mary Gaiennie, Viola and Linda Adams; and grandchild, Tony Blanchard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rosie Billiot A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Grand Caillou Baptist Church in Grand Caillou for Rosie "Mary" Jane Billiot, 50, a native and resident of Houma who died at 11:20 p.m. Feb. 15, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the fiancee of Joseph Albert Frederick of Houma; mother of Darren Billiot of Houma; and sister of Edward. Cyrus, Newman, Roger and Steve Fitch; Evelina Williams, Geraldine Pierre and Virginia Fitch. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles F. and Edwina Martin Fitch; brothers, Larry, Charles Jr. and Felix Fitch; and sisters, Enolia and Stella Fitch. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mae Duet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Mae Ella Duet, 72, a native of Harvey and resident of Larose, who died at 4 a.m. Feb. 15, 2002. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery Galliano. She was the wife of Ernest N. Duet; mother of Rickey and Bob Duet; and sister of August, Harris and Robert Danos, Ruth Charpentier, Eugenie Guidiy and Judy Adams. She is also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Armond and Vella Trosclair Danos; brother, Emmett Danos; and sister, Genevieve Ramagasse. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Cecilia Johnfroe A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off for Cecilia Crosby Johnfroe, 88, a native of Leeville and resident of Galliano, who died at 2:58 p.m. Feb. 15, 2002. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the mother of Larrison, Eunice and Richard Johnfroe and Gloria Jeanfreau Simon. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marcial Johnfroe; her parents, Julian and Virginia Henry Crosby; sons, Harrison and Remis Johnfroe; brothers, Adam and Louis Crosby; sisters, Onelia Doucet, A rmatine Sosone, Julia Serigny, Elmire Serigny, Eva Crosby and Philones Lee. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell William Landry Jr. A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Chapel in Covington for William "Bill" N. Landry Jr., 74, a native of Gretna and resident of Madisonville who died at 3:07 p.m. Feb. 15, 2002. Burial was at Theodore Dendinger Cemetery. He was the husband of Anita Labarre Landry; father of William "Nick" N. Landry III, M.D.; and brother of Grace Pigano. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William N. Landry and Lucille Blanchard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Russell Meyer A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland for Russell Paul Meyer, 58, a native of Raceland and resident of Mandeville who died at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 15, 2002. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Paula Marschik and Tracy Lagman; and half-brother of Barbara Bourgeois. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ferdinand and Blanche Gaudet Meyer; brother, Larry Meyer; sister, Dorothy Daigle; and half-brothers, Warren, Thomas Jr. and Curren Pitre. He was a member of the American Legion and the V.F.W. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Johnny Pamplin Sr. Christian services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville for Johnny F. Pamplin Sr., 62, a native of Hamburg, Ark., and resident of Labadieville who died at 1:05 a.m. Feb. 15, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Lawrence Cemetery in Chacahoula. He was the husband of Miriam Bergeron Pamplin; son of Johnnie Louise Pamplin; father of Johnny F. Jr., Jessie H. and Jaroid A. Pamplin, Robin Landry and Gay Roy; and brother of James Harvey, Robert Edwards, Roger Dale, William Henry and Houston Wayne Pamplin, Mary Earline Tabor, Betty Sue Ward and Mary Helen Richardson. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Houston Pamplin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Margaret Junior A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Third Zion Church in Raceland for Margaret Atten Junior, 43, a native of Nairobi, Kenya and a resident of Fort Irvin, Calif., who died Feb 15, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Malcolm Junior of Fort Irwin; mother of Malcolm O. Junior of Fort Irwin, Marvin Atten of Murray, Kentucky, and Belinda Atten of Zilseck, Germany. She was preceded in death by her parents, Angelina and Martin Adhianbo. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Charles Ricard A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Charles "Chuck" Ricard, 58, a native of New Orleans and resident of Cut Off who died at 7:45 a.m. Feb. 15, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Reiner "Faye" Edmonds Ricard; son of Lucille Richard; father of Sidney Thomas, Neil Patrick and Shawn Ricard and Marsha R. Breaux; and brother of Merril Ricard, Harold and Glenn Richard, Laverne Wingerter and Linda Bives. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Sidney Charles Richard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Inez Trosclair A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Inez Aucoin Trosclair, 91, a native of Assumption Parish and a resident of Napoleonville, who died Feb. 15, 2002. Burial was at church cemetery. She was the sister of Bernard Aucoin and Jeanne Gros. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adrien "TB" Trosclair: her parents, Edward and Ida Alleman Aucoin; brothers, Claiborne, Jean "Johnny", Clebert, Ulysess Aucoin; sisters, Stella Coupel and Bernadette Hidalgo. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Adams Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Joseph Marcel Adams Jr., 74, a native and resident of Larose who died at 2:50 a.m. Feb. 16, 2002. 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 Lorrina Eschette Adams; father of Joseph M. III. and Gary J. Adams and Donna A. Knight; and brother of Jean Charpentier. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Marcel Sr. and Pamela Bourk Adams; and sister, Falva Ougel. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Murray Alford Jr. A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Rabenhorst Funeral Home in Baton Rouge for Murray Luther Alford Jr., 80, a native of Paraclis and resident of Baton Rouge who died at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 16, 2002. Burial was at Sacred Heart Mausoleum in Cut Off. He was the husband of Mary Ruth Schulz Alford of Baton Rouge; father of Cathy Seal of Baton Rouge, Mary Bruce of Cut Off, Arlene Smith of Lincoln, Neb., Gretchen Wroten of Baton Rouge, Jill Richard of Mandeville, Greg Alford of Mandeville and Gerhort Alford of Lockport; father-in-law of Charlie Bruce, Durward Smith. Ernie Wroten. Rick Richard, Elizabeth Alford and Leverna Alford; brother of Betty Davis of Fort Worth, Texas, Helen Cook of Lake Travis, Texas, Dr. Dorothy Alford of Loma, Linda, Calif.. Jacob Alford of Houston. Texas and Howard Alford of Loma Linda; grandfather of Berjie Seal III, Leah Seal Besson, Jason and Anna Seal, Sarah Jane and Rebekah Bince, Sara, Eliza, Durward and Brennan Smith, Matthew and Luke Wroten, Rachel, Aaron and Caleb Alford, Paul and Mark Richard and Gerhort Alford; and great-grandfather of Shelby, Charlie and Savannah Seal and Merle Besson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Murray L. and Anna Singer Alford, brother, Peter Alford; sisters, Joseph and Vesta Alford; and grandchildren. Jonathan and Justin Alford. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Rabenhorst Funeral Home of Baton Rouge was in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marie Callahan A memorial service will be held at 10 am Wednesday at Samart Funera Home in Houma for Marie Blanchard Callahan, 74, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Houma who died at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 16, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time at the funeral home. She was the mother of Jackie Badeaux of Houma, Peggy Rosamond of Lafayette, Colo. and Nora M. Callahan of Houma; and sister of Bonner Blanchard of Kentucky and Rena Domangue and Beverly Harbison, both of Houma. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl "Tom" Callahan Sr.; parents. Elgin and Nora Prosperie Blanchard; son, Earl A. "Boby" Callahan Jr.; and brother, Elmer Blanchard Blanchard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jeannette Hull A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Jeannette Valerie Legendre Hull, 93, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Feb. 16, 2002. 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 sister of Lucille Albert. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Hull; parents, Phillipe Legendre and Clothilde Gaubert; brothers, Guy Sr. and Lucien Legendre; and sisters, Azelie Meldrum and Anelre Legendre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Emma Worley A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Emma "Lulut" Lois Crosby Worley, 65, a native of Cut Off and a resident of Lockport, who died at 6:30 a.m. Feb. 16, 2002. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of James Worley; mother of Michael and Tony Worley; sister of Joseph and Vincent Crosby, Rita Worley, Gertrude Callais and Judy Crosby. She is also survived by three grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eulban and Marie Matherne Crosby; daughter, Jannie Worley; and a brother. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Julius Martin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Julius J. Martin, 76. a native and resident of Chauvin who died at 10:10 a.m. Feb. 16. 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Glenn Martin of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Chris Martin, Julie Blanchard, Myra Falgout, Kathy Menser and Debbie Cologne, all of Chauvin and Peggy Marie of Houma; brother of Alvin "Yin," Percy and Harris Martin, all of Chauvin and Thaddeus Martin of Houma and Beulah Martin Griffin. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alberta Fanguy Martin; parents. Eddie and Julie Lapeyrouse Martin; daughter, Maria Martin; brother, Lucius "LJ." Martin; sisters, Silvia Authement and Pearl Boudreaux; and grandchildren, Casey Blanchard, Ronnie and Donnie Falgout ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Chester Green A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home parlor in Houma for Chester "Chet" Joseph Green, 40, a native of Houma and resident of Dallas, Texas, who died at 10:45 p.m. Feb. 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. He was the son of Howard and Juanita Duplantis Green of Houma; brother of Michael Green of Los Angeles, Calif., Paula Green Dion of Houma, Cindy Green Slaughter of Pensacola, Fla., and Becky Lynn Green Pettis of Nashville, Tenn. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Peter Politz A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Peter Andrew Politz, 89, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Baton Rouge who died at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Rose Marie Bourgeois of Baton Rouge and Joe Ann Arnold of Dutchtown; father-in-law of Charles Bourgeois and Glenn Arnold; brother of Lucille Simoneaux. Anthony, Russell and John Politz; brother-in-law of Charles Simoneaux, Kate, Isabelle and Betty Politz; grandfather of Brett, Michael, Mary Catherine and Therese Bourgeois and Angle and B.J. Meche, Beth and Drew Pertuit, Aimee and Robert Stevens and Leah Arnold: and great-grandfather of Chase, Tyler, Cody, Haleigh, Jamie, Dylan and Daniel. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sadie Territa Politz; parents, Gaetano and Rosa Macaluso Politz; and sisters, Josie Simoneaux, Mary Landry and Doris Mascarella. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Angele Templet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Angele Savoie Templet, 92, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 3:10 a.m. Feb, 17, 2002 Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Lucy N. Naquin; mother-in-law of Loise Naquin; sister of Sidney and Edith Savoie and Frances Collins; and grandmother of Thomas N. Naquin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin P. Templet; parents, Henry and Lolide Chiasson Savoie; brother, Ulysse Savoie; and sisters, Lillian Plaisance, Emily Collins and Odele Picou. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sylvester Billiot A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot for Sylvester Eloi Billiot, 85, a native of Houma and resident of Theriot, who died at 7:15 p.m. Feb. 18, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Philton and Gary Billiot, Elaine Liner, Caroline Rel of Theriot, Betty Rivet of Raceland and Genny Smith of Kirbyville, Texas; and brother of Elda Billiot of Theriot. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Madeline Billiot; parents, Norbert and Lucy Verret Billiot; son, Jerry Billiot: brothers, Freddie and Orville Billiot; and sister. Ada Prosper. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wilbert Bonvillain A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Wilbert "Nootsie" Ozeme Bonvillain, who died Feb. 18, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. He was the husband of Una Ruth Eschete Bonvillain; father of David and Randy Bonvillain, Judy Champagne, Susan Smith, Cathy Dupont and Rhonda Darsey; and brother of Emily Boudreaux. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clovis "Boy" and Josephine Bonvillain; son, Kenneth Bonvillain; brothers, Earl and Allen Bonvillain; and sisters, Marguerite Eschete and Aline Dupre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Willis Bonvillain Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St John Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Willis Jules Bonvillain Sr., 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died at 6:05 a.m. Feb. 18, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Gertrude George Bonvillain; father of Willis Jr., and Charles Bonvillain, both of Lafayette, Freddie Bonvillain of Thibodaux and George Bonvillain of Lake Charles; brother of Mabel Bonvillain of New Orleans, Earline Bonvillain of NapoJeonville; half-brother of Sidney Bonvillain of Thibodaux and Delta Bonvillain Sevin of Waveland, Miss. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Justillien and Marie Leray Bonvillain; brothers, Colton, Fulton, Russell and Justice Bonvillain; half-brothers, Dudley, Clifton and Ritney Bonvillain; and a grandson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lorraine Bourgeois A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St Charles Community for Lorraine Guidry Bourgeois, 91, a native and resident of Raceland who died at 6:05 p.m. Feb. 18, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She was the mother of Carroll "Ping" and Lloyd T. Bourgeois and Linda B. Zeringue; and sister of Davis and Harold Guidry, Bernice Van Gossen, Earline Warthall and Gussie Bealer. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one step-great-grandchild and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lucien Bourgeois; parents, Cyrille and Aimee Gaudet Guidry; and brothers, Herbert and Edwin Guidry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Catherine Domangue A Mass of Christian burial wi ll be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue for Catherine Rita Domangue, 57, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue who died at 6:10 p.m. Feb. 18, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout 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 Abbie Joseph Domangue Jr.; mother of Abbie III and Anthony Domangue and Kathy Belanger; and sister of Emile and Roy Foret, Shirley Rogers, Geraldine Richaud, Melanie Kay and Anna Levron. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie Willard Sr. and Hazel Olivier Foret; and brother, Jessie Foret Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Arthur Defay Jr. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Arthur Defay Jr., 60, a native of Long Island, N.Y., and resident of Houma, who died at 4:45 p.m. Feb. 18, 2002. He will be cremated. He was the son of Arthur Defay Sr. and Marien Prejulish. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Arthur Granier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Arthur F. Granier, 65, a native of Wallace and resident of Chackbay who died at 9:45 p.m. Feb. 18, 2002. 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 Joyce Adams Gaiennie Granier; father of Ramona Zeringue. Gwen Ledet and Faith Barker; father-in-law of Craig Zeringue, John Ledet and Andrew Barker; brother of Henry and Vernon Granier, Noelie Theriot, Joyce Martinez and Lucille Cortez; · stepfather of Kelly, Shannon and Amy Gaiennie; grandfather of Laura and Elyse Zeringue, Adam, Alex, Eric and Evan Ledet, Drew and Andre' Barker; and step-grandfather of Brooke Chiasson and Bailey Gaiennie. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Loretta Toups Granier; parents, Albin and Noelie Granier; brothers, AJ. and Warren Granier; and sisters, Dorothy Ordoyne, Dollie Mae Cortez and Rosalyn Hennen. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Magnus Henry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Joseph Church in Chauvin for Magnus Joseph Henry, 88, a native and resident of Houma who died at 8:08 a.m. Feb. 18, 2002. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time at the K.C. Hall in Chauvin. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Magnus John, Lindsey, Johnny, Marvin and Eldrin Henry, Ruby Sevin, Lois Foret, Elaine Foret, Joyce Thibodeaux, Judy Rodrigue and Diana Rodrigue. He is also survived by 37 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Inez Marie Pellegrin Henry; parents, Clovis and Celeste Domangue Henry; daughter, Inez H. Sargent; brothers, Clovis Henry Jr.; sisters, Celestin Cuneo, Bernice Trosclair; half-brothers, Edgar and Edla Rhodes; and half-sister, Theresa Rhodes. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Freddie Levert Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland for Freddie J. Levert Sr., 88, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland who died at 1:30 a.m. Feb. 18, 2002. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was the father of Frederick J. Jr. and Theo P. Levert and Theoma Vedros; father-in-law of Delores M. and Teresa K. Levert and Ernest Vedros; and brother of Joseph Levert, Myrtle Guidroz, Doris Toups, Ruthy McWhorter and Sadie Levert He is also survived by seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Theoma Guidroz Levert; parents. Edward and Lelia Gaudet Levert; and brother, Philip Levert ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Donna Meynard A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan for Donna Matherne Meynard, 41, a resident of Destrehan, who died at 5:56 a.m. Feb. 18, 2002. Burial was at St. Charles Cemetery in Destrehan. She was the wife of Alan Meynard; daughter of Roger Vincent and Barbara Baudoin Matherne; granddaughter of Mercedes Baudoin; mother of Alaina Meynard; and sister of Todd, Craig, Vince and Brett Matherne, Amy Simoneaux, Susan Gaubert and Cindy Matherne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell James Turner A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at United Methodist Church in Mathews for James Carley Turner, 61, a native of South Carolina and resident of Gheens, who died Feb. 18, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Barrios Cemetery in Valentine. Military services will be held at the cemetery. He was the husband of Marlene Holt Turner; father of Michelle Thomason, Anita Faye Jordan, Theresa Good, Jacquelyn Goodwin and Billie Turner; brother of Buddy Wayne and Douglas Larry Turner; and half-brother of Lloyd K. and Ralph S. Ramey and Carolyn Dobson. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and one great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, James W. and Viola McCall Turner. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Richard Dupont A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma for Richard Charles Dupont, 54, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gray who died Feb. 18, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma. He was the husband of Anna Toups Dupont; son of Evelyn Blakesly Dupont; father of Phillip Charles Dupont, Melody Ann Authement and Stephanie Ann Ledet; brother of Susan Boudreaux, Mary Pearson and Juanita Dupre. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph C. Dupont Sr.; brother, Joseph C. Dupont Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jimmy Johnson A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Do Right Baptist Church in Gonzales for Jimmy Lee Johnson, 70, a native and resident of Gonzales, who died Feb. 18, 2002. 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 Betty Johnson; father of Jimmy Holloway, Adrian, David, Kentrell and Rochelle Johnson, all of Prairieville, Leroy Johnson of Gonzales; stepfather of Andrea Johnson of Gonzales and Rolanda Johnson of Belmont, Texas; and brother of Ophelia Mackyeon of Gonzales. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ora and Allen Johnson; brother, Steve Johnson Sr.; and a grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell James Turner A religious service was held at 10 a.m. Thursday at United Methodist Church in Mathews for James Carley Turner, 61, a native of South Carolina and resident of Gheens, who died Feb. 18, 2002. Burial was at Barrios Cemetery in Valentine. Military services were held at the cemetery. He was the husband of Marlene Holt Turner; father of Michelle Thomason, Anita Faye Jordan, Theresa Good, Jacquelyn Goodwin and Billie Turner; stepfather of Richard Borkowicz Jr.; brother of Buddy Wayne and Douglas Larry Turner; and half-brother of Lloyd K. and Ralph S. Ramey and Carolyn Dobson. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, James W. and Viola McCall Turner. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eva Williams A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. to day at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma for Eva Falterman Hornsby Williams, 91, a native of Franklin and resident of Houma, who died at 2 p.m. Feb. 18, 2002. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Terrebonne Memorial Park in Houma. She was the mother of Nolton Hornsby Jr.; and sister of Dornell "Donald" and Eugene Falterman, Mamie F. Long and Zilda F. Guidry. She is also survived by two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcide Williams; parents, Edward and Amanda Rodrigue Falterman; brother, Dennis Falterman; and sisters, Annabel "Anna" Walp and Elizabeth Powell. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joshua Harrington A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Joshua Harrington, 27, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 2:38 a.m. Feb. 19, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery. He was the son of Gerald Harrington and Nellie Hunter; grandson of Mary Gisclair Hunter; godfather of Hunter Harrington; brother of Jonas and Nicole Harrington; and brother-in-law of Tonia Sonnier Harrington. He was preceded in death by his sister, Angela Harrington; grandfather, Johness Joseph Hunter; and grandparents, Hilton and Zula Mires Harrington. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Laura Landry A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church in Houma for Laura Polite Landry, 39, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houma, who died at 1:17 a.m. Feb. 19, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Anne Catholic Church Cemetery in Napoleonville. She was the wife of Gary Landry: mother of Jared Landry; daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Politz of Napoleonville; and sister of Donna Sawyer of Houma and Rusty Politz of Klotzville. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leroy Morvant Sr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Co- cathedral in Thibodaux for Leroy P. Morvant Sr., 72, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:45 p.m. Feb. 19, 2002. Burial was at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the father of Leroy Jr., Randy and Jason Morvant, Judy Usey and Lisa Thibodeaux; brother of Elton "Johnny" and Percy Morvant and Eunice Himel He is also survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Durocher Morvant; parents, Nelson and Louise Diaz Morvant; brother, Milton "Frank" Morvant; and sister, Irene Thibodaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Fernand Percle A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Fernand Walter Percle, 89, a native and resident of Choupic, who died at 2:15 p.m. Feb. 19, 2002. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Arzen and Shelby Percle and Cheryl P. Hotard; and brother of Ines Guidry and Alice Richard. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cora Ordoyne Percle; parents, Octave and Marie Darden Percle; sons, Kernel and Autry Percle; brothers, Charles, Robert and John Percle; and sisters, Blanche Oncale, Rose Percle, Modest Chaisson, Anna Mae Gaudet and Marie Percle. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Thomas Bradley Jr. A religious service will be held al 11 a.m. Saturday al St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews for Thomas Bradley Jr., 65, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, who died at 9:15 a.m. Feb. 19, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Thomas Bradley III of San Francisco, Calif.; stepson of Marjorie Bradley of Raceland; and brother of Enell B. Brown of Thibodaux, the Rev. Roland Bradley Sr. of New Orleans, Leona B. Johnson of San Francisco, Donald Bradley of Lafayette, Ronald Bradley of Napoleonville, Veronica V. Adams of Spotsvania, Va., Anne J. Cryder of Jacksonville, Fla., Gloria B. Dorsey of Algiers. Gerald Bradley and Louise Bradley of Houma, Elandra Bradley, Mirian Bradley, Lillie Smith, and Cheryl Washington of Raceland. He was preceded in death by his parents Emelda J. Victor and the Rev. Thomas Bradley Sr., and brother, Earl Ellis Bradley Sr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Viola Williams A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Christ The Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Viola Mary Williams, 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Feb. 19, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. John Catholic Church Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Ellis and Calvin Williams of Raceland, Stephen Williams of Gray, Gilbert Williams of Schriever, Leroy, Eddie and Jacob Williams, Aretha Thompson, Beverly Williams, and Maxine Williams Robinson, all of Thibodaux, Stephanie Williams Matthews of Kansas City, Mo., and adopted son, Charles Brooks of Thibodaux; and sister of Joseph Wilson of Baton Rouge, Fatin "Blue" Wilson and Leola Wilson Dickerson of Thibodaux, and Najeebah "Josephine Woods" Muhammed of Kalamazoo, Mich. She is also survived by 64 grandchildren and 40 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis 'Tag" Williams Sr.; parents, Marcelloneus Joseph and Mary Laura Wilson; son, Willie "Chilly Willie" Williams Jr.; daughter, Marybel Williams; sister, Stella Mae Brook; and grandson, Jontae Williams. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Annie Lirette A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Annie Lovell Lirette, 79, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, who died at 3:43 p.m. Feb. 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A rosary will be said today at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. She was the mother of Ethyl Ann Lirette Avant of Denham Springs and Maryland Lirette Dean of Houma. She is also survived by six grandchildren and three step- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Olen Jean Lirette; parents, Walker and Bertha Adams Lovell; son, Elgin Jean Lirette; brothers, Vincent, Perry, Whitney, Minville, and Clemmy Lovell; sisters, Pearly Liner, Rose DeHart, Katie Billiot, Adeline DeHart and Lilly Lirette; grandson, Deon Jean Brunet; and two half- brothers and one half-sister. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Michael Rothman A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Michael "Mikie" George Rothman, 8, a native of Vacherie and resident of Choctaw, who died Feb. 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of George Rothman Jr. and Monica Reulet; grandson of John Henry and Audrey Reulet, George Rothman Sr. and Audrey Shelley; and brother of Brad and Brandi Rothman. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell David Verrett Jr. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux for David Daniel Verrett Jr., 77, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 7 p.m. Feb. 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the devoted companion of Josephine Davis of Labadieville; father of Judy Ann Verrett of Thibodaux and Susan Davis of Labadieville; stepfather of Conroy Davis of Donaldsonville, and former husband of Edna Enola M. Verrett of Thibodaux. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents David Daniel Sr. and Clara Burrell Verrett; brother, the Rev. James Verrett Sr; and sister, Irma Verrett Deboue. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Stella Billiot A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot for Stella Ann Billiot, 78, a native of Theriot and a resident of Houma, who died at 6:50 a.m. Feb. 21, 2002. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Aubrey 'Teet", Eroy "Butch," Eugene "Sonny" and Elgin "Tootie" Billiot, Irene Naquin, Earline Dion, Lorraine Verdin and Dorina Verdin; and sister of Evest Billiot, Artemise Ourso and Ella Verrett. She is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson John Billiot; parents, Simole and Nazolia Billiot; sons. Raymond, James "T-Jim," and Junius Billiot: brothers, Alexander, John, Enos. Antoine and Edelia Billiot; and sister, Adele Billiot. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Volia Aizen A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedralin Thibodaux for Volia "Vi" Aizen, 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at noon Feb. 21, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Alton Joseph Aizen; mother of Curtis, Nicholas and Freddie Aizen and Joyann M. Neal; and sister of Ray Boudreaux and Lenda Hebert She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nelson and Estelle Benoit Boudreaux; brothers, Alton and Wilbert Boudreaux; and sisters, Verna Thibodaux, Emerita Benoit and Shirley Gotte. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Edward Alleman Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville for Edward "Red" John Alleman Sr., 81, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Paincourtville, who died Feb. 21. 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Edna Cedotal Alleman; and father of E. J. Alleman Jr. and Dianne Richard. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and 15 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Donotille Rodrigue Alleman; brothers, Joseph D. and Louis "Pee Wee" Alleman; sisters, Palmine A. Doyle, Ann M. Alleman and Mary Louise Lee; and granddaughter, Jo Anna Richard Dugas. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Thomas Carter A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Thomas "Tom" Carter, 83, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:15 p.m. Feb. 21, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the Church. Burial will be at the church Cemetery. He was the father of Elward and Dianne Carter, Charlene Lewis, Carolyn Lewis, Ernestine Washington, and Maxine Johnson, all of Thibodaux. He is also survived by 33 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Olivia Carter; parents, Davidson Sr. and Maggie Godfrey Carter; son, Morrell Carter; brothers, Steve Boudreaux, Lawrence Robertson Sr., Reginald, Davidson Jr. and Christopher Carter; and sisters, Agnes, Genevia and Alma Carter. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Herbert Cressoine A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Herbert Joseph Cressoine, 69, a native of Gheens and resident of Houma, who died at 4:49 a.m. Feb. 21, 2002. 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. He was the husband of Wilma Marie Champagne Cressoine of Houma; father of Chris Anthony, Kenneth J., Evans G. and Herbert P. Cressione, Lynn M. Guidry, Sylvia A. Harrall and Rebecca J. Dominique; and brother of Ronnie Cressonie and Nell Livesey of Lockport, Whitney Cressonie, Betty Babin and Abbie Champagne of Houma, Dorothy Thomas of Picayune, Miss., and Rockie Lee Gros of Schriever. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry George and Blanche Matherne Cressoine; grandson, Joseph Richard Harrall; sisters, Bessie Guidry and Mary Cheramie. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ruben Jackson Jr. A religious service will be held at noon Tuesday at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville for Ruben Jackson Jr., a native and resident of Labadieville who died at 1 a.m. Feb. 21, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Everette of Indiana, Arnold of Laplace, Joseph of St. Bernard, George, William, Ruben III., Allen and Bruce Jackson, Beverlv Honora and Frances Keyes, all of Labadieville, and Carol Nix of New Orleans; brother- in-law of Jessie Jackson of Labadieville and Marguerite Robertson of New Orleans. He is also survived by 69 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances "Oneta" Hawkins Jackson; parents, Cora Granger and Ruben Jackson Sr.; brothers, William, Andrew, George, Joseph and Norman Jackson; sisters, Ella and Margaret Jackson, Ida Rankins and Genevia Jackson Washington; and daughter, Eliska Lewis. He was a deacon at New Belmont Baptist Church. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jeffery Traigle A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Jeffery "Jeff" Scott Traigle, 43, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, who died Feb. 21, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the son of Florence "Pat" Paddock Traigle; brother of Paul III, Steven, Lydia and Julie Traigle and Beth Cokely. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Traigle Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Avia Guidry A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Galliano for Avia Angelle Guidry, an infant, of Raceland, who died at 11:20 a.m. Feb. 22, 2002. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery. She was the daughter of Paul Guidry and Spring Johnfroe; granddaughter of Alan and Mona Adams Guidry and Donald and Marinda Leonard Johnfroe; and sister of Keagan Billiot. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Carlos Hall A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Carlos Dean Hall, 79, a native of Brookhaven, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3 a.m. Feb. 22, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He was the father of Carlene Powers of Granbury, Texas and Stella H. Bergeron of Thibodaux; father-in-law of Mark Bergeron; brother of Jake Hall, Elosie Bishop and Marie Newell; grandfather of Lance Bergeron, Carla Ramsey, Christie Goras and Melanie Bergeron; and great-grandfather of Tyler Ramsey and Callie Bergeron. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Blount Hall; parents, Eve l E. and Maude Mae Case Hall; brothers, Elmer and Jim Hall; and sisters, Monell Summers and Vela Mae Hall. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Crystal Lofaso A religious service was held at 10 a.m. Sunday at Harvest World Outreach Center in Hammond for Crystal LeBoeuf Lofaso, 40, a native of Houma and resident of Hammond who died Feb. 22, 2002. Burial was at Rose Memorial Cemetery. She was the wife of Mike Lofaso of Hammond; mother of Kelly Ann and Brittany Claire Lofaso of Hammond; sister of Helena LeBoeuf Richard of Thibodaux, Rebecca I^eBeouf Simmons of Houma. Gerald LeBeouf Jr. of New Orleans, Louis Eschette III of Houma and Daniel LeBoeuf of Gray; and stepdaughter of Judith Naquin LeBoeuf of Houma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald Sr. and Corine Fonseca LeBoeuf. She was a registered nurse formerly working at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, North Oaks Medical Center and Baton Rouge Medial Center. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Porche A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland for Mary "Totsy" W. Porche, 43, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 3:20 p.m. Feb. 22, 2002. Burial was at St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery in Raceland. She was the daughter of Leroy J. Walker Sr.; mother of Corey and Chad Arceneaux and Alan Porche Jr.; and sister of Leroy "L.J." Jr. Helen Walker and Myra Zeringue. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Louise Adams Walker. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Thomas Rothman A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home chapel in Thibodaux for Thomas Phillip Rothman. 69. a native of Centerville, Miss, and resident of Choctaw, who died at 8 a.m. Feb. 22, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at First Baptist Church Cemetery. He was the brother of Wayne, George R. Sr. and Ronald Rothman, Mary Hazel Malbrough, Edna Morgan, Mercedes Andras, Mamie Gagneaux, Marie Halford, Clara Spears, Lottie Duet and Linda Rothman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Rothman; parents, William and Mable Hawkins Rothman; and brother, Frank Rothman. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Caillouet A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux for Mary Legendre Caillouet, 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:35 a.m. Feb. 23, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Louis E. III., and James L. Caillouet, Mary C. Bond, Manette C. Freeman, Christine C. Bergeron, Rose C. Danos and Liz C. Luke; and sister of Lloyd Legendre, Elsie L Taylor and Ida Mae L Neal. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis E. Caillouet II.; parents, Gustave and Adela Mire Legendre; grandchildren, James L. Bond and Richard B. Freeman III; brothers, Irving E. and Gustave Legendre; and sisters, Theresa Legendre, Ruth L. Timmerman, Rita L Small, Mable L Wright and Myrtle L Maclean. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Archie Talbot Sr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at St Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma for Archie Anthony Talbot Sr., 74, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma who died at 5:10 a.m. Feb. 23, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the father of Archie A. Talbot Jr. of Lafayette, Louis J. Talbot of Thibodaux and Mary Jo Talbot Savoy of Houma.; brother of Dudley and Merlin Talbot, both of Houma, John Talbot of Thibodaux, Calvin Talbot of Kansas City, Kansas and Marie Talbot Daigle of Houma. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Molaison Talbot; parents, Junius Sr. and Agnes Arboneaux Talbot: and brother, Junius Talbot Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elvie Walker A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Elvie 'Tamin" Bourg Walker, 86, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 1:15 a.m. Feb. 23, 2002. 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 Jimmie J. Walker and Joanna W. Rotolo; mother-in-law of Sam Rotolo; grandmother of Jacques J. Rotolo; grandmother-in-law of Debbie Rotolo; and great-grandmother of Derrek J. Rotolo. She is also survived by one grandchild and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton J. Walker; parents, Anatole and Emelie Guidry Bourg; brother, Avie Bourg Sr.; and sister, Eulalie Bourg Roussell. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dorita Chauvin A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Dorita Foret Pierron Chauvin, 70, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, who died at 5:50 a.m. Feb. 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time at the K. C. Home in Chauvin. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the wife of Claude Chauvin of Montegut; mother of Shedrick Sr. and Roger Pierron of Chauvin; sister of Harold, Loney, Oneil and Leroy Foret, Eula Foret, Odelia Sevin and Florence Chauvin, all of Chauvin; and half-sister of Beatrice Gisclair of Larose, Ouida LeCompte and Helen Naquin, both of Chauvin, Notica Bunker of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Junius Foret of Chauvin. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Victor Pierron: parents, Eugene and Josephine Blanchard Foret; brother, Uhlan J. Foret; half-brothers, Jervis Foret, Lawrence and Clarence Authement; half-sister, Helena Forest; and two great-grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lucy Guidry A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Lucy Marie Gros Guidry, 79, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux. who died at 8 a.m. Feb. 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Prosper J. Jr. and Ronnie P. Guidry, Earline Ann Benoit and Beverly A. Himel; and sister of Carrol Gros, Carrie Callahan, Vivian Albarado and Shirley Robertson. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Prosper J. Guidry Sr.; parents, Emile and Ursula Boudreaux Gros; daughter, Geraldine G. Scott; brothers, Alvin and Herman Gros; and sister, Julia G. Ponville. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louise Porche A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue for Louise Marie R. Porche, 83, a native of Raceland and resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 2:53 a.m. Feb. 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Matherne Cemetery. She was the mother of Carton Porche Sr. and Russell P. Porche Sr. of Raceland and Levy P. Porche Jr. of Irving, Texas, Geraldine "Lynn" Matherne, Dianne P. Dupre and Deborah P. Boudreaux of Bayou Blue and Tessie P. Allemand of Mathews; and sister of Charlie Folse of Port Neches, Texas, Eula Girlensk e, Thelma Ninick, Mickey Fisher and Betty Gervais, all of Raceland. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, four step- great-grandchildren and two step-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Levy P. Porche; parents, Albert and Judith Gaudet Folse; brother, Jackson Folse: sister, Enid Delahoussaye; and grandson, Tab Dupre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Amy Schwab A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville for Amy Landry Schwab, 86, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 12:01 a.m. Feb. 24, 2002. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Jerry and Donald Schwab, Fernan S. Richard and Cindy S. Landry. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, three step- grandchildren, five step-great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Schwab; parents, Orville and Madora Barras Landry; son, Huey Schwab; brothers, Wilbert, Junior, Theophile, George and Urie Landry; sisters, Messie L Ayssenne and Bessie L. LeBlanc; and greatgrandchild, Taylor Patrick Sullivan. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Khalil Harvey A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux for Khalil Jonae Harvey, 2, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma who died at 1:25 a.m. Feb. 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Calvary United Methodist Cemetery. She was the daughter of Jonathan and Garrinell Harvey Southall; sister of Kevon Harvey of Houma; stepsister of Jontell, Jonathan and Joshua Johnson, all of Thibodaux; granddaughter of Rene Dyer, Gary Every, Lou and James Southall, all of Thibodaux; step-granddaughter of Timothy Dyer, Barbara Every and Helen Southall, all of Thibodaux; great-granddaughter of Irene Harvey of Thibodaux and James Sneeze of Gray; great-great-granddaughter of Emma Harvey of Thibodaux; and step-great-great-granddaughter of Sylvester Burke. She was preceded in death by her great-great-grandfather, Edward Harvey; great- grandmother, Thelma Every; great-grandfather, Norman Every; great-great aunt, Audrey Johnson; and great aunt, Doris Every. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Smith A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue for Joseph W. Smith, 83, a native of Vacherie and resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 7:10 p.m. Feb. 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Victor Louis Smith, JoAnn Thibodeaux and Marilyn Ensminger; and brother of James F., John H. and George D. Smith, Shirley Dugas, Jennie Lee Boudreaux and Marie R Stone. He is also survived by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Eschete Smith; parents, Edward Sr. and Lena Bourgeois Smith; brothers, Edward A. Jr. and Louis V. Smith; sisters, Rosemary S. Duos and Lena M. Smith; and two grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Geraldine Scott A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Joseph Co- cathedral in Thibodaux for Geraldine Marie Guidry Scott, 59, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2:46 a.m. Feb. 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the wife of Carl P. Scott; mother of Todd M. Scott and Carla A. Mayeux; and sister of Prosper J. Jr. and Ronnie P. Guidry, Earline Ann Benoit and Beverly A. Himel. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Prosper Sr. and Lucy Guidry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jerome Barbera A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Wednesday at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Jerome A. Barbera, 75, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 3:10 a.m. Feb. 25, 2002. 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 Ruth Barbera; father of Michael of Alexandria, Bobby, Steven, and Alan of Napoleonville, Bill of Thibodaux and Donald Barbera of Labadieville; father-in-law of Sheila, Melody, Dawn and Dawn Barbera; brother of Joseph Barbera and brother-in-law of Mamie Barbera. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Sr. and Frances Barbera; brother, Sam Barbera Sr. of Thibodaux; son, Conrad; and granddaughter, Tanya. He graduated from Ascension Catholic High School in Donaldsonville, attended Louisiana State University and graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette, then Southwestern Louisiana Institute. He served in World War II with an honorable discharge in 1946 and was commissioned in the Air Force in 1951. He served on the Napoleonville Town Council for 27 years, was a founding member of the first board of directors that formed the Assumption General Hospital and was the first president of the Assumption Area Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the National Automobile Dealer Council and was named the Louisiana Automobile Dealer of the year in 1992. He was inducted into the ACHS Alumni Association Hall of Distinction. He was a member of American Legion Oncale Solar Post 88. a former member of Donaldsonville Elks Club, a founding member and first faithful navigator of the Msgr. Landsman Assembly, Knights of Columbus. He was a former member of Junior Chamber of Commerce, Lion's Club and Krewe of Chronos. where he was King Chronos in 1963, and a- member of the Krewe of Christopher in Thibodaux. He was Civil Defense Director of Assumption Parish, a volunteer fireman and a Boy Scout leader. He was owner and dealer of Barbera Chevrolet in Napoleonville for 35 years until his retirement in 1997. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wayne Fanguy A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma for Wayne "Phot" Joseph Fanguy, 50. a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 5 p.m. Feb. 25, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma. He was the son of Alma Marie Carlos Fanguy; father of Angela Pellegrin and Kristy F. Jackson; and brother of James P. and Barry Fanguy, Christiana Dupre, Julie DeHart, Nadine Bergeron, Samantha Fanguy and Marsha Ruby. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Junius Berwick Fanguy; and an infant son. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dorothy Sammons A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Southside Church of Christ in Electra, Texas, for Dorothy Poindexter Sammons, 80, a native of Electra and resident of Cut Off, who died at 4:30 a.m. Feb. 25, 2002. Burial will be at Electra Memorial Park in Electra. She was the mother of John K. and Howard D. Sammons and Connie S. Ellerbe; and sister of Bessie Copeland. She is also survived by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.M. Sammons Jr.; parents, Virgil and Mary Mooneyham Poindexter; sister, Hazel Copeland; and one grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Patricia Gausha A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in New Orleans for Patricia Ann Carter Gausha, 51, a native of Napoleonville and resident o f New Orleans, who died Feb. 25, 2002. Burial was at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in New Orleans. She was the wife of Charles Gausha Jr.: mother of Trinette Charlet Gausha; Daughter of Wallace Carter; and sister of Betty Carter Nelson of Napoleonville, Sedonia Walker of Long Beach, Calif, Catherine C. Scott of Labadieville, Charlotte Carter of Houston, Texas, and Nelson Carter of Napoleonville. She was preceded in death by her mother, Delia J. Carter; and brother, Melvin Carter. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ja'Quasia Toussaint A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland for Ja'Quasia Ne'Keitha Toussaint, infant, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25, 2002. She was the daughter of Justia Toussaint and Richelle Anderson of Raceland. Alexis Bourda A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose for Alexis Hilda Bourda, infant, of Cut Off, who died at 8:45 p.m. Feb. 27,2002. She was the daughter of Sidney and Karen Nigrinis Bourda; granddaughter of Maria Old Bear and Cyril and Doris Bourda; and brother, Kevon Bourda. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Ramon Nigrinis. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Terri George A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Terri Sevin George, 75, a native of Vacherie and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:45 p.m. Feb. 25, 2002. The rosary will be said at 10:30 a.m. She was the mother of Al George of Baton Rouge, Jerry George of Galveston, Texas, Marian George of Fayetteville, Ark., John and Peter George of Thibodaux; and sister of Francis Sevin, Rosalie Zeringue and Beulah Steib. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abby George; son, Donnie George; brother, Warren Sevin; and sisters, Clara Cagnalotti, Lydia Primeaux, Dorothy Faucheaux and Mary Sevin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Maxime Rodrigue Jr. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie for Maxime "Max" Robert Rodrigue Jr., 79, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died Feb. 25, 2002. Burial was at St. Philip Catholic Mausoleum. He was the father of Katherine Caire, Melanie Harang, Leslie, Tommy and Vernon Rodrigue; and brother of Auline "Nin" Rodrigue Guillot, Martha "Tha" and Mark Rodrigue. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Earline Simon Rodrigue; parents, Maxime Sr. and Ludivine Torres Rodrigue; brothers, Alfred Sr., Victor and Maurice Rodrigue; and sisters, Anne Rodrigue Wood and Delphine Rodrigue. He was a mechanist for Factory Sales and Engineering, Vacherie Division. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lloyd Percle A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Lloyd 'Tom" Herbert Percle, 69, a native and resident of Choupic, who died at 6 p.m. Feb. 26, 2002. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Lillian Thibodaux Percle; father of Janell P. Aucoin, Ruby P. Maggio, Clara P. Champagne and Nadine P. Lirette; father-in-law of Don Aucoin, Andy Maggio, Kevin Champagne and Lance Lirette; brother of Joseph, Lionel and Donald Perclet Delores P. Chiasson and Catherine Kraemer; grandfather of Jenica A. Collier, Gerard "Bubba" Alleman, John "Boonie" Alleman, Kamie Aucoin, Kyle, Christopher, Kurt, Courtney and Katie Maggio, Joshua Champagne and Ty Lirette; great-grandfather of Hannah Collier. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Rose Percle Percle; brother, Philip Percle; and great-grandchild, Eli Collier. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Thibodeaux A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 9 a.m. today at St. Joseph Co- cathedral in Thibodaux for Joseph Kennis Thibodeaux, 73, a native of Scott and resident of Thibodaux, who died Feb. 26, 2002. Burial was at Abbeville Catholic Cemetery in Abbeville. He was the husband of Euphemie T. Richard Thibodeaux; father of Kevin and Dina Thibodeaux of Port Arthur, Texas; stepfather of Marie Richard Ordoyne; grandfather of Heath Nequent, Stevie Raye and Nicole Thibodeaux; step- grandfather of Michael G Ordoyne, Lottie Ordoyne Folse, Janice Ordoyne Raffray, Kitty Lynn Richard Daigle, Conway Richard of Thibodaux, Paul Richard Jr. of Thomaston, Ga., and Mark Allen Fuller of Fort Worth, Texas; step-great- grandfather of Troy and Chad Rodrigue, Kristy and Eric Landry, Zack Daigle and Sophia Raffray, all of Thibodaux, Shelton Richard of Thomaston, Ga., and Hunter Fuller of Fort Worth. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clement and Etile Domingue Thibodeaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Arnold Sparks Jr. Awake service will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland for Arnold Sparks Jr., 58, a native of Ohio and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 12:50 a.m. Feb. 26, 2002. Burial will be in Dayton, Ohio. He was the son of Eva Stewart; father of Todd and Tim Sparks; father-in-law of Tracy and Missy Sparks; brother of Ernie and Jack Sparks and Helen West; and grandfather of Dusty, Brooke, Timmy and Crystal Sparks and Jonathon Loupe. He was preceded in death by his father, Arnold Sparks. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Anna Deroche A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Anna Mae Deroche, 75, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Bay St Louis, Miss, who died Feb. 27, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Eldred, Jessie and Harold Deroche, Robert Tate and Virginia Adams; and sister of Eugene and Adam Ordoyne, Clarence Adams and Rose Andres. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Deroche Sr.; sisters, Olivia Savoie and Mable Thibodaux; and granddaughter, Christina Deroche. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jeanne LeBlanc A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3:30 p.m. today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Jeanne Boudreaux LeBlanc, 81, a native of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 2:15 a.m. Feb. 27, 2002. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the St. Philomena Catholic Cemetery. She was the wife of Vernon L. LeBlanc; mother of Michael LeBlanc and Faye L Mistretta; sister of Marie Richard. She is also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Cecile Medus Boudreaux; brothers, Ned, Neal and Medus Boudreaux; and sisters, Mae B. Guidry, Beatrice B. Gautreaux and Olla B. Carmouche. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell John Callahan A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot for John Henry Callahan, 68, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, who died at 11:31 p.m. Feb. 27, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the husband of Mary Jane Callahan; former husband of Betty Duplantis: father of Winfred Ray and Clyde Joseph Albair, Gary G. Blanchard, Patti Lyons, Susan Fredrick, Monica Theresa Callahan, Ann Marie Jackson and Patricia Ford; and brother of Elrena Callahan Sullivan, Elsie Callahan Ledet and Lena Theriot Bergeron. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William "Pete" and Adele Margerite Callahan Callahan; brothers, Ruffin, Adam, Cleveland, William and Randolph Callahan and Van Theriot; and sister, Mary Virginia Callahan. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Anna Deroche A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Anna Mae Deroche, 76, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Bay St. Louis, Miss, who died Feb. 27, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Eldred, Jessie and Harold Deroche, Robert Tate and Virginia Adams; and sister of Eugene and Adam Ordoyne. Clarence Adams and Rose Andres. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Deroche Sr.; son. Raymond Deroche; sisters,Olivia Savoie and Mable Thibodaux; and granddaughter, Christina Deroche. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Garrison Anselmi A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose for Garrison J. Anselmi, 68, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, who died at 2:30 a.m. Feb. 28, 2002. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He was the husand of Mavis Autin Anselmi; father of Hilton Sr., Timmy, Joey and Kevin Anselmi, Patty Pettway, Carol Sue McWhorter, Sheralyn Agoff-Callais, Mary Agoff and Rachael Price; and brother of Clayman Anselmi and Isolene Guidry. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Anna Lee Anselmi; brothers, Charles Jr. and Nolty Anselmi; and sisters, Hilda Cheramie, Dorcaline Falgout, Julia Serigny and Cleor Rousse. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ruth Daigle A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at St Louis Catholic Church in Houma for Ruth Poincon Daigle, 83, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, who died at 11:14 a.m. Feb. 28, 2002. 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 mother of Harry, James P., Lawrence J. Jr. and John P. Daigle and Rene' D. Boyd. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, 12 great- grandchildren and one step-greatgrandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Joseph Daigle Sr.; parents, Ben and Laura Marcel Poincon; granddaughter, Michelle Daigle; brothers, Millet, Nelson, Armand and David Poincon; and sisters, Loretta Thibodaux, Bessie Usie', May Breaux, Effie Darcey and Lula Breaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Thomas Lawrence Jr. A religious service will be held at noon Thursday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland for Thomas Lawrence Jr., 68, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 9 p.m. Feb. 28, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland, and from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Jacqueline Chester, Nola Nelson of Raceland, Jeffery Chester of Kingsville. Texas, Vernell Chester of Brownsville, Texas, and Micheal McCoy of Colorado Springs, Colo.; step-father of Robert Chester of Raceland, Clarence McCoy of Brownsville, Texas, and Thomas McCoy of Louisville, Kentucky; and brother of Ida Lawrence Williams, Mildred Smith, and Elton Campbell all of Raceland; an devoted friend of Warren Mahoney. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Sr., and Evelina Flowers Lawrence; adoptive parents, Alfred and Clamars Broussard; brothers, Freddie and Jack Lee, and adopted sister Emily Broussard Green. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ella Tardieff A wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday at New Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever for Ella Louise Gasery Tardieff, 58, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux who died Feb. 28, 2002. Visitation will be from 6:30 p.m. to wake time at the church. The funeral service will be held, at 11 a.m. Monday at New Magnolia Baptist Church. Burial will be at the Halfway Cemetery in Gray. She was the wife of Marcus Jphnell Tardieff Sr. of Thibodaux; mother of Marcus Johnell Tardieff Jr., of New Orleans, Tyrone Elliot Tardieff, LaShunda Renee Tardieff, Nadira Monique Tardieff and Oprah Trenae Tardieff, all of Thibodaux; sister of John L Jr. and Earl T. Gasery of Slidell, Percy Gasery Sr., and Elmira King of Thibodaux, Preston J. Gasery of Marrero, William Gasery, and Annie G. Norman of Houma, Lawrence Gasery of Schriever, and Cheryl G. Gasery of Harvey. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, John L Sr., and Lilly Brown Gasery; son, Terrance Elliott Tardieff; brother, Lester Gasery, and sister, Daisy Gasery Small. She was a member of New Magnolia Baptist Church. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Samuel LeBlanc A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church in Houma for Samuel "Sammy" Peter LeBlanc, 77, a native of Pineville and resident of Houma, who died at 10:05 a.m. Feb. 28, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at the church. Burial will be at St Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He was the husband of Ruth LeBouef LeBlanc of Houma; father ot Glenn, Wayne, Bryan Sr. and Phillip LeBlanc; and brother of Alice Leonard and Mabel Bunting. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Altha and Nora Bergeron LeBlanc; brothers, Cleve, Stephen and Ray LeBlanc; and sisters, Thelma LeBlanc and Mary Marcel. He was a retired mechanic for the City of Houma and also did work at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. ==========================