Obituaries of SEPTEMBER 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: 15 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 Octane Bernard Octane Bernard, 73, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died Thursday. Aug. 29, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to religious service at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by Victoria Carter Bernard; a son, Octane Bernard Jr.; brothers, Raymond and Ferman Bernard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucinda and Claiborne Bernard; three brothers, Warren, Clairborne Jr. and Morris Bernard; three sisters, Lorenza Breaux, Maggie Nelson and Edella Dennis. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Olden Borne Olden Joseph Borne, 79, died at 6:20 a.m. Sept. 1, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home Chapel in Metairie. Mass will be at noon Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Mary Rose Boudreaux Borne; brother, Carey Borne; two sisters, Annalle Borne Adam and Audrey Borne Thibodaux; three daughters, Sandra Borne Gaubert, Linda Borne Dieck and Cynthia Borne Lopinto; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emma Himel and Charles Borne; and brother, Maurice Borne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gwendolyn Kliebert Gwendolyn Blackwell Fitzgerald Kliebert, 49, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:30 p.m. Sept. 1, 2002. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the main sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Thibodaux. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall at the church. She is survived by her husband, Thomas A. Kliebert; a daughter, Laura Michelle Fitzgerald Fluger, a son, Kenneth Fitzgerald; a daughter-in-law. Jennifer Fitzgerald; a son-in-law, Josh Fluger; two stepsons, Kory and Joseph Kliebert; and two granddaughters, Chelci and Samantha Fitzgerald. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wade Blackwell. She was a past president of the Louisiana Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association. She was a certified public accountant, holding an MBA from Louisiana State University in Shreveport. She also served as president of the Shreveport Desk and Derrick Club, an organization composed of women working in the oil and gas industry in 1986. She worked for the Shriners Hospitals for Children system in Shreveport from 1986 to 1997 before accepting a position at the Shriners International Headquarters in Tampa until July 1998. She moved to Thibodaux in 1998 where she married Thomas Kliebert. She was employed with the Terrebonne Parish School Board until 2000. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell L. Pearce Didier Sr. L Pearce Didier Sr., 79, a native of Marksville and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, and 1 p.m. to funeral time Tuesday. A religious service will be held at 3 p.m. in the Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel, followed by burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Freida Reed Didier; one son, L Pearce Didier Jr.; and three brothers, Robert I. Jr., Melvin J. Sr., and Gerald R. Didier Sr.; and two grandchildren, Michelle and Rene Didier. He was preceded in death by his parents, R. Irby and Edith Didier, one son, Bruce Reed Didier; and two brothers, Raymond E. Sr. and Clyde P. Didier Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jack Arcement Jack B. Arcement, 62, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co- cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday al the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Frances Battaglia Arcement; son, Don Arcement; three daughters, Rachel LeBotief, Cookie Marston and Ann Marie Morvant; two sisters, Rudie Sissac and Mabel Guglielmo; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antoine and Cordelia Lagrange Arcement; three brothers, George, Peter and Saul Arcement; and sister, Grace Guglielmo. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alfred Fair Alfred "Popcorn" Fair, 34, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to religious service at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Raynell and Diana Burdis Fair; two brothers, Raynell Jr. and Cedric Fair; and grandmother, Helen Burdis. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Deborah Fair, Walter Ewell and Rehula Burdis. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell James Vaughn James Hilton "Jimmy" Vaughan, 67, a native of Boothville and resident of New Orleans, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at James Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in New Orleans. A religious service will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Mary Becnel Vaughn; five daughters, Donna Murray, Allison Winston, Susan Bailey, Marilyn and Patranella Vaughn; nine sisters, Glenda Rayford, Angela, Irene, Lula and Jacquelyn Vaughan, Ruby Shuff, Joycelyn Santa Marina, Janice Wright and Leeander Ray; brother, Ross Vaughn Jr.; two sons-in-law, Byron Bailey and Mark Winston; four brothers-in-law, Bennett Rayford, Ricardo Santa Marina, Millard Wright and Melvin Ray; aunts, Ethel Hill and Barbara Frazier; uncle Junior Robinson; devoted friends, Audrey and John Talbert and Stephen Ghergich Jr.; and nine grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mildred LeBlanc Mildred Samanie LeBlanc, 81, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Chacahoula, died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Conrad M. LeBlanc; daughter, Brenda LeBlanc; son, Gary LeBlanc; two brothers; Norris Samanie and Enest "Fatso" Samanie; four sisters, Hazel Darcey, Evadence Boudreaux, Oris Maronge and Gloria Naquin; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adney Paul and Ernestine Hebert Samanie; brother, Alton Samanie; and two sisters, Myrtle Ledet and Brigctte Babin; and a daughter, Wenda LeBlanc Schcxnaydre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Yvonne Naquin Yvonne Crochet Naquin, 56, a resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday. Sept. 3, 2002. A ceremonial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. She has donated her body to science. She is survived by her husband, Dennis A. Naquin Sr.; a daughter, Deni se Naquin; a son, Dennis A. Naquin Jr.; a son-in-law, Mark J. Naquin; a stepdaughter, Dawn Stone; eight grandchildren, Heather, Amber, Cheyenne, Austin, Paige, Morgan, Tyler and McKayla; a sister, Edna Thibodaux; brother-in-law. Hilton "Benny" Thibodaux; six brothers, Elton, Shelby, Harold, Edward, Junius and James Crochet; four sisters-in-laws, Belle, Katherine, Anne and Nancy Crochet; mother- in-law, Genella C. Naquin; and eight in-laws, Bruce, Brenda, Barry, Esther, Eugene, Rachel, Wayne and Sandra "Teedy" Naquin. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marie Haydel Crochet Boudreaux; father, Sterling Crochet Sr.; stepfather, Nelson Boudreaux; father-in-law. Russell A. Naquin; brother, Sterling Crochet Jr.; and two sisters-in-law, Carolyn Naquin and Susan Crochet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Raymond Peltier Jr. Raymond "Buck" James Peltier Jr., 71, a native of Thibodaux, and resident of Chackbay, died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial will be at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Georgia Peltier; two sons, Dennis and Steven Peltier; two daughters, Liz and Denise Peltier; two brothers, Ernest Peltier and Lambert; a sister, Constance Neville; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Sr. and Evalina Peltier; two brothers, Sylvester Peltier Sr., and Gerald Peltier; and one sister, Valerie Ross. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Irvin Gravois Irvin Joseph Gravois, 62, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:20 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Thibodaux Gravois; a son, Brian Gravois; daughter, Glenda Gravois; two brothers, Lloyd Jr. and David Gravois; four sisters, Joann Robert, Brenda Himel, Mary Alice Giroir and Cynthia LeBlanc; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Sr. and Alice LeBlanc Gravois; and son, Glenn Gravois. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hilda Aucoin Hilda Mary Kessel Aucoin, 90, a native of New Orleans and resident of Bourg, died at 11 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Alvin Aucoin and wife, Bobbie, of Bourg; one daughter, Sharon Alford of Bourg; six grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albon Octave Aucoin; her parents, David Kessel and Louise Abadie Kessel; and two brothers, Bill Kessel and Seferin Kessel. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bennie Collins Bennie Collins, 66, a native of Opelousas and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the Church Cemetery. He is survived by six sons, Wayne, Timothy, Perry and Corey Moore, Bennit Collins Jr. and Joseph Pitre; six daughters, Mary K. Collins Dupre, Belinda G. Collins, Shenell, Josette, Gail and Dina Moore; three brothers, Curtis, Heyman and Leonard Collins; a sister, Mary Octavia Banks; and 27 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lennet and Mary Collins; two daughters, Claudia C. Fontenot and Eunice Collins; two brothers, Herbert and Walter Collins; and a sister, Mable Collins. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Delvin Henry Delvin Joseph Henry, 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:12 a.m. Wednesday. Sept. 4, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rita Guidry Henry; son, David "Butch" Hemy; three daughters, Patricia H. Chauvin, Maty E. Henry and Geraldine "Tootle" Henry; a daughter-in-law. Gay Henry; a son-in-law, Danny Chauvin; two brothers, Floyd and Harris Henry; a sister, Lelia H. Guidry; two sisters-in-law, Marion and Judith Henry; brother-in-law, Raymond Guidry; nine grandchildren, Linda C. Authement. Joey Chauvin, Donna Gibson, Wes Henry, Haley Mosely, Gary Henry, Henry Rogers, Celina Rogers and Christie Bonvillain; and 13 great-grandchildren, Jonathan Fanguy, Jake Fanguy, Brandon and Brooke Authement, Kurt and Dylan Chauvin, Lee Ann and Ernie Gibson, Carissa Henry, Jalen Mosely, Jamie Ray. Ryan and Madyson Bonvillain. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lenis and Helen Brunet Henry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dora Arcement Dora B. Arcement, 89, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by a son, Elward Arcement; grandchildren, Alan and Paul Arcement and Cindy LeBlanc; daughter-in-law, Sophie C. Arcement; and nine great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvest "Tecoon" Arecement; a brother, Joseph E. Boudreaux; sisters, Clemence Carmouche, Ella Mae Bourgeois and Lillian Boudreaux; and parents Evela and Charles C. Boudreaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dewey Carrier Dewey H. Carrier Jr., 76, of Denham Springs, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Denham Springs. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Pine Grove Methodist Church Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Janelle King Carrier; two daughters, Janice Carol Pierce and Jan Smith Webb; a son-in-law, John Pierce; a son, Kenneth Ray Carrier; a daughter-in-law. Kim Carrier; a sister, Willie R. Strickland; a brother, E. Bernard Carrier; two sisters-in-laws, Pauline Carrier and Nell Roe; and eight grandchildren, Ahley Carrier Watson, Justin, Jason and Dylan Carrier, Shaun and Patrick Pierce, Jeremy and Joshua Webb. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey H. Sr. and Ella Bunch Carrier; two children, Barbara and James Carrier; and three brothers, Richard and Tom Roe and Earl Chaney. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marion Dupont Marion Pierre Dupont, 75, a native of Dupont and resident of Gibson, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home chapel and from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church in Dupont. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church with burial to follow at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Ardoin Dupont, sons, Eugene A. Dupont and Dr. Randall; daughters-in-law, Matilda and Sadie Dupont; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene P. and Sarah Stark Dupont; brother, Avis J. Dupont and sisters, Agnes Guillory and Clara Wall. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Beatrice Trosclair Beatrice Rodrigue Trosclair, 87, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 12:15 a.m. Sept 5, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 9 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Burial was at Trosclair Cemetery. She was survived by three daughters, Wanda Dempster, Mona Falgoust and Nettie Borne; a brother, Thomas Rodrigue; two sisters, Gloria Labat and Ella Landry; 13 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmond Trosclair; parents, Clement and Clonise Borne Rodrigue; two brothers, Addison and Sefton Rodrigue; and a sister, Esther Trosclair. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Delores Mike Delores "Dee" Mike, 66, a native of St. Landry and resident of Houma, died at 6:40 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Christ the Redeemer Church in Thibodaux, 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to funeral time at St. Landry Baptist Church in St. Landry. Religious services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at St. Landry Baptist Church in St. Landry with burial to follow at Vandenburge Cemetery in Chicot She is survived by her husband, Robert Mike; a son, Wade Mike; daughters, Cindy M. Ordoyne and Nita Dewey; daughter-in-law Lesley Rodrigue Mike; two sons-in- law, Arthur Ordoyne and Ted; stepdaughter Bobbie Marie Mike of Thibodaux; sisters Juanita Holston, Maxine Hughes and Dean Champagne; half-brother, Lloyd Whittington; and grandchildren, Shelby, Ethan, Matthew and Tyler Mike and T.J. Dewey. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilson and Annie Mae Doval Whittington; and sisters, Muriel Byrd and Willa Rae Whittington. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elizabeth Naquin A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Elizabeth Duet Ordoyne Naquin, 75, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3 p.m. Sept. 6, 2002. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Steve Naquin, Junius Ordoyne Jr., David Ordoyne, Mary N. Gibliant, Kathy N. Timmons, Sheila O. Kraemer, Janet O. Moore, Pamela M. Ordoyne and Ann M. Ordoyne; and sister of Hugh Duet, Emelda Hidalgo, Inez Traigle, Loretta Aucoin and Hilda Duet. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Louis Ernest Naquin and Junius Ordovne Sr.; parents, Orphe and Aline Gros Duet; brothers, Lawrence and Chester Duet; and sisters, Mildred Boudreaux and Doris Gibson, ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Julius Cunningham Julius "Jules" Earl Cunningham, 74, a native of Lutcher and resident of Houma, died at 8:55 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Maria Immocolata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Mona Spahr Cunningham of Houma; two sons, Eric David Cunningham of Houma and Kevin Mark Cunningham of Foley, Ala.; one daughter, Anne Marie Cunningham of Lafayette; five brothers, Roy Edward Cunningham, Philip Cunningham, Kenneth Cunningham, Clay Cunningham of Houma and Anthony "Tony" Cunningham of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Grace Robichaux of Cumming, Ga., Janell Boudreaux of Baton Rouge and Linda Duplantis of Houma; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Armond J. Cunningham Sr. and Amiee' LeCompte Cunningham; his grandparents, Martin and Corrine Chauvin Cunningham, Clay and Alida Robichaux LeCompte; two brothers, Armond J. "Sonny" Cunningham Jr. and Louis A. Cunningham; and one sister, Barbara Lovell. He was a retired cosmetologist and a U.S. Army veteran during the Korean War. He was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Judy Verdin Judy Patricia Verdin, 48, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 6:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. Services will be Monday at the funeral home (contact funeral home for time of services at 872-9685), with burial in St. Louis Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Ernest Verdin; her mother, Ethel Babin LeBlanc; one son, Trent Rogers; one daughter, Cheryl Roberts; two sisters, Sybil Thibodaux and Ruby Duplantis; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Johnny LeBlanc. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jules LeBoeuf Jules T. LeBoeuf, 79, a native and resident of Schriever, died at 7:50 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Bridget Church in Schriever. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joyce Haydel LeBoeuf; three sons, retired USAF Col. Wayne LeBoeuf and wife, Eloise of Universal City, Texas, Barry LeBoeuf and wife, Gerri of Parker, Texas, and Can LeBoeuf and wife, Amy of Destrehan; one daughter, Mary Beth LeBoeuf of Schriever; one brother, Rufus LeBoeuf; seven grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter, He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Sr. and Corrine Thibodeaux LeBoeuf; and two brothers, Herman Jr. and Floyd LeBoeuf. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dr. Kieran Key Dr. Kieran Joseph Scott Key died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002, at his home in Houma. He was 53 years old and a native of Lebanon, Tenn. He is survived by his wife, Susan Benton Key; two daughters, Erin Key of Houma and Shelly Depner of Baton Rouge; his mother, Nancy Tynan Key and sister, Frances Key Sowell, both of Columbia, Tennessee; and nephew, Campbell "Tripp" Sowell III of Nashville. A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002, at 1 p.m. at St Francis Cathedral in Houma. Burial will be in his family cemetery in Carthage, Tenn. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Carol Hoffman A Mass of Christian burial will, be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Carol Adams Hoffman, 89, a native of Hillsboro, N.C., and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:10 a.m. Sept. 7, 2002. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the mother of Virginia Guidry of Galliano, Elizabeth Mansicalco of Thibodaux and Rebecca Bilello of Thibodaux; mother-in-law of Gene Guidry, Simon Maniscalco and Charles Bilello; sister of Kathleen Smith of Baton Rouge, Maude Barnett of Hoschton, Ga., and Robert Adams of Church Road, Va.; and grandmother of Gregory, Andre', Marcel and Jean Pierre Guidry, Nicole Batchetor, Angelle Crosby, Steven and Marc Maniscalco and Christopher and Rene' Bilello. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lionel Hoffman. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Robert Pitre A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Robert J. Pitre, 70, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 6:57 a.m. Sept. 7, 2002. Burial was at Hebert Cemetery in Galliano. He was the husband of Rozena Terrebonne Pitre; father of Clint J. Pitre and Edison J. Pitre; and brother of Pierre Pitre III, Iona Adams, Audrey P. Guidry and Juanita P. Remont. He is also survived by three grandchildren and one great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pierre Pitre Jr. and Leonore Lathrop Pitre; and brother, Linwood Pitre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dorothy Hensche Dorothy Schultz Billiu Hensche, 76, a native of Loranger and resident of Gray, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002. A memorial service will be held at a later date. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Hensche; tw o sons, Darryl and David Billiu; and parents, Edgar and Alma Melton Schultz. Herbert Williams Herbert Williams, 63, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Milwaukee, Wis., died at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Vera Williams; his devoted friend, Etheleen Rogers; a son, Herbert Roger Williams; two stepsons, Eugene and Jamie Williams; a stepdaughter, Tazzaleen Rogers; two brothers, Ray and James Williams; and four sisters, Audrey Williams, Brenda Williams, Mary Southall and Carolyn Williams. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James Williams, and Mary Jane Patterson, ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eve Roger A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Eve LeBouef Roger, 70, a native of Valentine and resident of Lockport, who died at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 7, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Thomas and Robert Roger, Cheryl Guidry, Elaine Loupe, Charlene Rodrigue, Shirley Davaine and Brenda Orgeron. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Camile Roger Jr.; parents, Justilien and Agnes Plaisance LeBouef; sons, Jimmy, Gerald and Andrew Roger; and brothers, Julien, Etienne and Orville LeBouef. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Maggie Talbot A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Maggie Benoit Talbot, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:15 a.m. Sept. 7, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the sister of Milton and Larry Benoit. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcide J. Talbot; brothers, Joseph, Paul, Johnny, Russell, William and Francis Benoit; and sisters, Hazel Benoit (infant), and Mariane Benoit. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Chester Benoit A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Tuesday at St John Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Chester Joseph Benoit, 55, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:39 a.m. Sept. 8, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He was the husband of Evelyn Templet Benoit; father of Ron Joseph Benoit, Tammy B. Head and Kelly Benoit; and brother of Joseph Lester and Ervin Benoit, Marie B. Benoit, Vivian B. Guillot, Audrey B. Cavalier and Cecile B. Duet. He is also survived by four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Valcour R. and Elda Ponvelle Benoit; brothers, Ernest, Clarence and Junior "June" Benoit; and sister, Agnes Benoit. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eula Brignac Eula Mae Guidry Brignac, 64, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 12:10 a.m. Sept. 8, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Assembly of God Church in Bayou Blue. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her husband, PerryLee Joseph Brignac Sr.; two daughters, Jacquelyn Mary Brignac Bullock and Lucinda Ann Brignac Hunsucker; son, Eric Paul Brignac Sr.; two brothers, Eulin and Allen Guidry; one sister, Laura Mae Carrere; and eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Odon and Ophelia Liner Guidry; two sons, Keith Michael Brignac and Perrylee Joseph Brignac Jr.; four brothers, Olden "Doc", Golden "Coon," Peter "Bull" and Odom "Min" Guidry; and two sisters, Marie "Baba" Matherne and Florence "Flo"Boudreaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leroy Cheramie Leroy Cheramie, 68, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:06 a.m. Sept. 8, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday at United Methodist Church in Golden Meadow. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Doris 'Toot" Gisclair Cheramie; one son, Rod J. Cheramie; one daughter, Rebecca C. Pierce; one daughter-in-law, Sherri Cheramie; one son-in-law, Brian Pierce; two sisters, Claudia C. and Amelia Cheramie; and six grandchildren, Chantece P. Guilbeau, Brittany Pierce, Max and Brook Cheramie, Kobi and Caz Pitre; and one great-grandchild, Caroline Guilbeau. He was preceded in death by his parents, Desire and Dedia Callais Cheramie; one brother, Andrew Cheramie; and one sister, Camilla C. Lefort. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Janet Collins A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in/ Cut Off for Janet Danos Collins, 71, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 1:42 a.m. Sept. 8, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She was the mother of Danny Collins and Corinne Collins Bourg; sister of Nickless Danos Jr., Bella Theriot, Velma Lefort, Jeanne Arceneaux and Melba Donaghey; and grandmother of Katie and Lauren Collins and Joseph Bourg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Linberth J. Collins; parents, Nickless Sr. and Elisa Savoie Danos; brother, Edward "Nick" Danos; and sister, Emelda Allen. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nelson Zeller A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland for Nelson Paul Zeller, 86, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Raceland, who died at 8:55 a.m. Sept. 8, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He was the father of Virgie Broussard, Verlie Whitman and Joyce Champagne. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Enola Bourgeois Zeller; parents Alsay and Augustine Matherne Zeller; brothers, Remy Zeller and O'Neil Zeller; and sisters, Nellie Zeller and Julie Crochet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sylvia Richard Sylvia Mire Richard, 70, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sept. 9, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Randolph J. Richard; four daughters, Connie Cancienne, Cindy States, Dianne Myers and Mary Beth Theriot; two brothers, Jacques and Karl Mire; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fernand J. and Yoland Navarre Mire. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Walter Moultrie Walter Moultrie, 33, a native of South Carolina and resident of Raceland, died Monday, September 9, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial at Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Tiffany Adams Moultrie of Raceland; parents, Isaac and Elouise Calloway Moultrie; two sons, Tyrek Jose Calloway, and Kwaineta Scott; two daughters, Laprecious Scott and Natalie Moultrie; two brothers, Issac Moultrie and Albert Taylor of Houma; and six sisters, Martha, Susie, Elouise and Beola Calloway, Carrie Mitchell and Alma Moultrie. He was preceded in death by two si sters, Mary Ann Calloway Robinson and Eartha Calloway; and grandmother, Mary B. Williams. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nedra Alleman Nedra "Aileen" Alleman, 61, a native of Plainview, Texas and resident of Vacherie, died at 4:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic-Church in Vacherie. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Michael and Evan Chabot and Gregory Burroughes; two daughters, Lenora Johnson and Deborah Brill; a brother, Charles Taylor; a sister, Anna Jewel Perry; and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth R. and Lenora Holt Taylor. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Vincent Vitrano Vincent "Jerry" Vitrano, 47, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Sept 10, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home. He will be cremated. He is survived by his wife, Shannon Ann Vitrano; mother, Rita Pitre Vitrano; five sons, Jason, Kaine, Jared, Brandy "B.J." and Trevor Vitrano; a stepson, Anthony Toups; a stepdaughter, Hope Naquin; four brothers, Lawrence, Joseph, Patrick and Chris Vitrano; three sisters, Rose Vitrano Oliver, Arabella Vitrano Domangue and Linda Vitrano Marcel; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Vitrano. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Delores Brown Delores B. Brown, 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by a daughter, DeAudrey Narcisse; three sons, Clarence, Perry and Cornell Brown; two sisters, Alglonia Frank and Myrtle Ingram; four sisters- in-law, Alma Hall, Iona McCormick, Alma and Bessie Banks; two brothers-in-law, the Rev. Joseph Frank and Winston Brown; a son-in- law, Morrison Marcisse; two daughters-in-law, Carolyn and Barbara Brown; five grandchildren, one grand-daughter-in-law and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Brown; parents, Christopher and Izella Banks; three sisters and three brothers. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Vincent Vitrano Vincent "Jerry" Vitrano, 47, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002. Visitation was held Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. No services were scheduled. He is survived by his wife, Shannon Ann Vitrano; his mother. Rita Pitre Vitrano; five sons, Jason, Kaine, Jared, Brady "BJ." and Trevor Vitrano; one stepson, Anthony Toups; one stepdaughter, Hope Naquin; four brothers, Lawrence. Joseph, Patrick and Chris Vitrano; three sisters, Rose Vitrano Oliver, Arabella Vitrano Domangue and Linda Vitrano Marcel; and four grandchildren, Adriana Vitrano, Peyton Burke, Alyssa Vitrano and Aleiah Vitrano. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Vitrano. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jason Curole Jason Curole, 75, a native of Cut Off and resident of Marrero, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero and from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Vivian Bruce Curole; three brothers, Milton, Edwis and David Curole; and sister, Vivian Bentz. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clothilde Danos and Dewey Curole; and sister, Ethel Curole. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Tyras Davis Tyras W. Davis 77, a native of Swainsboro, Ga., and resident of Lockport, died at 4:50 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Community Bible Church in Cut Off. A religious service will be held al 1 p.m. Friday at the church with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow. He is survived by three daughters, Faith Dufrene, Marion Callais and Ruby Jeannette Davis; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Morris Davis; parents, Willie and Ruby Autrey Davis; and two sisters, Juanita and Mary Elizabeth Davis. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Henrietta Lafont Henrietta B. Lafont, 83, a native of Grand Isle and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 1:39 a.m. Sept. 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, James Griffin; five daughters, Erlene Griffin Crosby, Elma G. Avery, Emilie Mayet, Brenda Griffin and Jeanette Orgeron; two brothers, Hirvin and Roley Barthelemy; two sisters, Rosalie Trahan and Victorine Smith; 29 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and eight great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Griffin Jr.; second husband, Adam J. Lafont; parents, Henry and Josephine Dinet Barthelemy; two sons, Forest and Sherman Griffin; a daughter, Barbara Theriot; two brothers, Vincent and Charles Barthelemy; and three sisters, Evelia Crosby, Lillian Blazio and Mercedes Scioneaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ted Gautreaux Jr. Ted "TJ." C. Gautreaux Jr., 20, a native and resident of Gheens, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum. He is survived by his parents, Ted Sr. and Angela Breaux Gautreaux, a daughter; Elizabeth Anne Gautreaux; two brothers, Joshua Paul and Randal John Gautreaux; and grandparents, Nora and Nolan Gautreaux and Barbara and Roy "White" Breaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elmina Ryans Elmina Terry Ryans, 89, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Nelson Chapel in Napoleonville. Mass will be at noon Saturday at the chapel, with burial at the chapel cemetery. She is survived by one son, Ernest Ryans; one daughter, Aldena R. Theriot; three brothers, Hosea, Richmond and Wilbert Terry; two sisters, Ida Mae Devone and Lovolia T. Rinkeny; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eralist Ryans; parents, Richard and Lucinda Lott; son, Aton Ryans; brother, Noyd Terry; and sisters, Albertha T. Washington and Sadie Howard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Noemie Boudreaux Noemie "Nin" Naquin Navarre Boudreaux, 94, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:20 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in White Castle. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at White Castle Cemetery in White Castle. She is survived by two sons, Earl and Russell Navarre; one brother, Norman "T- Man" Naquin; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her second husband, Irvin Boudreaux; first husband, Clarence Navarre; parents, Theophile Sr. and Marie Hubert Naquin; one son, Gary Navarre; four brothers, Theophile Jr., George "Jake", Nolan and Sam Naquin; two sisters, Inez Daigle and Noelie Savoy; and one grandson, Ruben Navarre. === ======================= Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nancy Owens Nancy White Owens, 66, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at and Williams Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at First Mount Carmel Cemetery in Sunshine. She is survived by her husband, Lionel J. Owens; mother, Evelyn Elam; five sons, Lawrence Jr., Curtis, Glenn Mitchell and Steven Ellis; three daughters, Brenda Moore, Beverly Mason and Demetria Hays; three stepchildren, Lionel Owens Jr., Ana Washington and Darrell Owens Jr.; 26 grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Willie White; three brothers, Joseph and Andrew White and Michael Elam. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Robert Marcombe Robert "Bob" E. Marcombe, 61, a native of Chackbay and resident of Walker, died at 8:52 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Rabenhorse Funeral Home East in Baton Rouge and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Vigil Lasyone Marcombe; a mother, Enola S. Marcombe; a daughter, Jennifer DiSanto; two stepdaughters, Cherie Griffith and Danielle Lasyone; two stepsons, Brandon and Eric Lasyone; four sisters, Rose Hanes, Elizabeth Morvant, Marlene Webre and Donna St. Pierre; and a brother, Wayland Marcombe. He was preceded in death by his father, Hector Marcombe; and a sister, Katherine Meyet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Kenneth Matherne Kenneth Peter Matherne, 57, a native of Bayou Gauche and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Hodge Matherne; a son, Kenneth Charles Matherne; three brothers, Claude Sr., Raymond and Keith Matherne; a half-sister, DeAnna Matherne Boudreaux; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Barrios and Anna Breaux Matherne; a brother, Glenn Matherne; and sister, Evelyn Minchew. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Kathleen Candies Kathleen Beebe Candies, 48, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:08 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her mother, Vera Beebe; three sons, Christopher, Ryan and Sean Candies; a daughter, Ashley Candies; a brother, Charles Beebe; a former husband Kevin Candies; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father Jessie Beebe; a son, Eric Candies; a brother, Daniel Beebe; and a sister, Rebecca B. Swayze. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ralph David Ralph L David, 84, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:28 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 10 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Ohmer David; two sons, Richard and Carey David; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jules and Mayola Clement David. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Christopher Dugas Christopher "New"1" Dugas, 49, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Hooks, Texas, died at 11:05 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 12, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by one brother, Roland "Bubba" Dugas; and two sisters, Jeanie Miller and Paula Vickers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roland P. Sr. and Erna Clement Dugas; and one brother, Wayne Newton. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lawrence Foret Lawrence "LJ." J. Foret, 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:15 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Babin Foret of Houma; two sons, Ronnie and Bobby Foret; a brother, Robert Foret; four sisters, Nita Bergeron, Rita Vice, Yvette LeBouef and Jeannie Pope; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Teles Paul and Vernita Babin Foret; and brother, Douglas Foret. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Irene Lasseigne Irene Andras Lasseigne, 79, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:15 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Co- cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by two sons, David and Thomas Lasseigne; four brothers, Joseph, Leroy, O'Neil and Shelby Andras; six half-brothers, Jimmy, Robert, Alton, Richard, Bobby and Eugene Andras; a sister, Bernice Dune; two half-sisters, Theresa McDonald and Velma Roundtree; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Lasseigne; parents, Dorville and Eve Boudreaux Andras; three brothers, Morris, Lawrence and Clarence Andras; and sister, Mary Naquin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ruth Songe Ruth Duplantis Songe, 89, a native of Beaumont, Texas and resident of Houma, died at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated al 11 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma. She is survived by her husband, Albert Joseph Songe Jr.; two sons, A.J. III. and Charles A. Songe; one daughter, Sheila Marie Chauvin; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dave and Mable Toups Duplantis; one brother, Arnold Duplantis; and one grandson, CharlesA. Songe Jr. Donations to the Alzehimer's Association or ADRA are preferred. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Kelly Callahan Kelly Christopher Callahan, 19, native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Eloi Cemetery in Theriot. He is survived by his father, Jerry Anthony Callahan; stepmother, Lisa Callahan; grandmother, Elaine Callahan; one brother, Brett Quick; and three sisters, Michelle and Jerri Anne Callahan and Sera Boudreaux. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gail Boudreaux Callahan; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Boudreaux and Michael Callahan. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Denise Ayrow Denise "Dena" Marie Ayrow, 35, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Halfway Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by one son, Anthony Ayrow; three daughters, Florence. Lakasha and Shavonta Ayrow; one sister, Gloria A. Bennett; four brothers, Hasker, June, Layant and Louis Ayrow. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hasker and Florence Ayrow; one brother, Gilbert Banks; and grandparents, Levy Cooks, Carry Van Buren, Cenius and Jane Carter Ayrow. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Merlin Price Merlin Paul Price, 54, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Dulac, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday. Sept. 13, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Poiencot Price; father, Claude Price; stepmother, Lois Breaux Price; one son, Michael Paul Price; one stepson, Timmy Blanchard; one daughter, Lori Christina Price Williams; three stepdaughters, Debra Boudreaux, Sandra Kelpsch and Donna Ard; one brother, Clay Price; three stepbrothers, Terry, Jay and Timmy Breaux; one stepsister, Dottie Crochet; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his mother, Esther "Te-Lou" Price; a brother, Clayton Price; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Justin Pellegrin and Mrs. and Mrs. Ernest Price. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Beatrice Thibodeaux Beatrice Authement Thibodeaux, 81, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, 2002. Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today al St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Thibodeaux Jr. of Chauvin; one daughter, Brunella Luke of Chauvin; one brother, Hayes Authement and wife, Della, of Chauvin; three grandchildren, Kell Luke and wife, Donna, Todd Luke and wife, Karen, and Tilman Luke Jr. and wife, Patricia; and six great-grandchildren, Shelly Luke, Kristie Luke, Kristen Luke, Joeby Luke, Arthur Luke and Samantha Luke. She was preceded in death by her parents, Simpson Authement and Verna Collins Authement. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louis Rodrigue Louis J. Rodrigue, 78, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 6:18 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Raceland Assembly of God Church in Raceland. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at Barrios Cemetery in Valentine. He is survived by two brothers, Alex Jr. and Huey Rodrigue; and four sisters, Loula Mae Chiasson, Shirley Sevin, Lillian Hidalgo and Gertrude Hcbert. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alex J. and Ida Marroy Rodrigue; five brothers, Calvin, Nicholas, Eddie and Ray Rodrigue and Frank Davis; three sisters, Lucille Guidroz, Lucia and Louise Rodrigue. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rachel Barrios Rachel Bourg Barrios, 27, a native of New Orleans and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 2:l3 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today al Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow with burial al the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Barrios II; parents, David and Ruth Cheramie Rushing; one son, Jonathan Bourg; one daughter, Tesla Barrios; one grandmother, Irene Yharzahal Cheramie; and three brothers, Ritchie, Jason and Terry Bourg. She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Bourg; one son, Kaleb Pitre; and grandparents, Ralph and Ester Vegas Bourg and Linwood Joseph Cheramie. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ida Carcisse Ida Carcisse, 43, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux died at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville. The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Johnny Carcisse; one son, Brandon Jones; four daughters, Denise Williams, Ronika, Salica, and Asonti Jones; seven brothers, Michael, Lionel, Jerry, Dave, Rayhula, Casey and Felton Jones; three sisters, Angela Jones, Barbara Ellzey, and Terri Wilson; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dave Rankins and Annie Mae Jones; and grandmother, Ida Evans. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gayle Miller Gayle Miller, 50, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:20 a.m. Saturday, September 14, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. to Wednesday at Old Fountain Missionary Baptist Church in Thibodaux. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Charley Miller; parents, Johnny Sr. and Edna Winslow; two daughters, Lynn Miller and Wendy Miller Brown; one son, Tyson Miller; seven brothers, Johnny Jr., Clifford, Craig, Michael, Ronald James, Donald and Guy Winslow; one stepsister, Torey Winslow; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Steven Winslow; and her grandparents, Maty and Aaron Jackson, and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Winslow. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Cathy Raines Cathy Cheramie Raines, 46, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Larose, died at 11 a.m. Sept. 14, 2002. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. She was cremated. She is survived by her husband, James Raines; parents, Mack and Edith Gisclair Cheramie; two daughters, Casey-Lyn Marie Raines and Jamie Lynn Raines; two brothers, Wayne and Jody Cheramie; and two sisters, Cindy Heseltine and Dina Brabham. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mae Waguespack Mae M. Waguespack, 83, a native of Mathews, a resident of Beaumont and former resident of China, Texas, died Saturday, September 14, 2002. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Monday at Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 17, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in China, with burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. She is survived by her son, Bob Waguespack and wife, Pat; two daughters, Joyce LcBlanc and husband, Leland, of Plano, and Lois Coco and husband, David of Port Neches; sisters, Claire Hebert and Alice Chauvin; eight grandchildren, Rachel and Jennifer Bingham. Renee Bingham and husband, Christine Garner and husband, Jim Kole, Maria Kole, Dr. Jeffery Waguespack and wife, Kelly, Dr. Keith Waguespack and wife, Keele, Bryan Coco and wife Nevin, and Jennifer Coco; five great-grandchildren, Annie and Cole Garner, Karly, Kaleigh and Jordan Waguespack. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy, one son, Gerald; one brother, Simon Chauvin; and four sisters, Anne Verret, Marceline Ragusa, Vlyna Plaisance, and Julie Foret. A devoted and active member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in China for many years, she was a member of the Altar Society and shared her sewing talents by creating many altar garments and hand crafted items for the church. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed sharing her plants, produce, and canning specialties with friends and family. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Benny Serigny Sr. Benny James Serigny Sr., 29, a native of Raceland and resident of Cut Off, died at 2:43 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Christopher and Gail Plaisance Serigny; one son, Benny James Serignv Jr.; one grandmother, Rose Mae Callais Serigny; two godchildren, Krista Mayln Lochrico and Bridgette Cortez; two brothers, Christopher "CJ." James Serigny Jr. and Eric James Serigny; two nephews. Christopher "CJ." James Serigny III. and Isaac James Serigny; and two nieces, Lexie Rose Serigny and L'Eric. Rose Serigny. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Levy "Cowboy" Serigny, Forest Anthony and Pearly Bouffanie Serigny. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Denward Broussard Denward "Animal" H. Broussard, 53, a native and resident of New Orleans, died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday. Sept. 15, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at New Testament Baptist Church in New Orleans. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at Rest Haven Cemetery in New Orleans. He is survived by his father Ernest H. Broussard, and stepmother, Eva M. Broussard of Thibodaux; five sisters, Barbara Ann Smith Broussard of Minnesota, Clarice Hanzy Broussard of California, Ethel M. Wallery of New Orleans, Golena T. B. Ward of Thibodaux and Geneva Nora of Thibodaux; and two brothers, Huey P. Phillip and Mark A. Phillip of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his mother, Doretha Broussard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Reggie Griffin Sr. Reggie Albert Griffin Sr., 42, a native and resident of Raceland, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Maria Gauthreaux Griffin; one son, Reggie Albert Griffin Jr.; one daughter, Harley Morgan; four brothers, Robert, Rudy, Rhett and Rory Griffin; four sisters, Ramona Morehead, Rowena Adams, Rainell Melancon and Rhonda Dufrene; and one granddaughter, Mary Leslie Griffen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clay and Marie Triche Griffin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lillian Zeringue Lillian Guidry Zeringue, 80, a native of St. Charles Community and a resident of Raceland, died at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Dennis A. Zeringue; one son, Michael J. Zeringue; three daughters, Patricia Rivero, Rhea Abadie and Lori Lucas; four sisters, Amile Gervais, Mary Dufrene, Lillie Traficano and Lois France; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Camille and Clotilde Bergeron Guidry; two brothers, Mark and Edward Guidry; and sister, Elsie Bergeron. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elton Aucoin Elton "Tony" Aucoin, 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Sept. 16, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by two sons, David "Buddy" and William "Billy" Aucoin; one daughter, Linda Aucoin Hebert; one brother, Murphy Aucoin; three sisters, Verna Chiasson, Delores Plaisance and Anna Mae Martinolich; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ninette Braud Aucoin; parents, Willie and Celine Roger Aucoin; one son, Mark Aucoin; one sister, Ethel Andras; and one great-grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Horace Legendre Horace Daniel Legendre, 86, a native and resident of the St. Charles community, died at 5:30 p.m. Monday. Sept. 16, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles community, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Gaynelle "Joe", Disrael "Ralph" and Daniel Legendre; three daughters, Glenda Toups, Earlene Weekley and Darlene Joachim; 17 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Gaubert Legendre; his parents, Leo and Josephine Guillot Legendre; one son, Terry Legendre; four brothers, Junius, Peter, O'Neial and Whitney Legendre; and five sisters, Corinno Gaubert, Leola Champagne, Bertha Ruiz, Rita and Marie Legendre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Flavia Bouvier Flavia Toups Bouvier, 90, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, died at 8:21 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Ernest F. Bouvier Jr.; her daughter, Roberta B. Kiffe; her foster daughter, Australia T. Comeaux; two sisters, Clodine T. and Lorica T. Pitre; seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest F. Bouvier; her parents, Camilla Gisclair and Lovincy Toups; her infant son, Curtis Bouvier; her daughter, Merlyn B. Guidry; four brothers, Claydomire, Cleo, Liless and Claude Toups; and two sisters, Leoda T. Gros and Selica T. Schouest. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dolores Carroll Dolores Hebert Carroll, 85, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Jasper, Texas, died Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by two sons, Harvey John and John Alexander Carroll; one sister, Marjorie Chatnier; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Moise and Velma Pochie one son, George William and one brother, Garland Hebert. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joey Head Joey Lloyd Head, 31, a native of Port Sulphur and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Assembly of God Church in Raceland. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. He is survived by his parents, Owen James and Barbara Thompson Head; one brother, Michael Head; and two sisters, Yvonne Ockman and Kim Guidry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hypolite Martin Hypolite "H.C." "Hip" Martin, 80, a native of Raceland and resident of Youngsville, died at 2:51 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. today at David Funeral Home in Lafayette, with a Rosary service at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Youngsville, with burial at St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Anna Folse Martin; one daughter, Gail Martin Jobe; two sons, Richard and Ted Martin; two sisters, Naziann Guidry and Vernice Hebert; one brother, Moise Martin; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Odelia Foret Martin; one son, Keith Martin; and three brothers, Eddie, Joseph and Phillip Mar tin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ila Beaudry Ila Beaudry, 86, a native of Baxter, Fla., and resident of Jacksonville, Fla., died Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday in Arlington Park Funeral Home chapel, with burial in Arlington Park Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, George D. Beaudry of Houma and Joseph Beaudry; one daughter, BettyM. Pederson; three brothers, J.C. Yonn, C.H. Yonn and Henry Yonn; one sister, Mary Lou Yonn; 16 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Alfred Beaudry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Oscar Goff Oscar B. Goff Sr., 81, a native of Mobile. Ala., and resident of Harahan, died at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home in New Orleans. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Metairie Cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Diane Gaston; one son Oscar "Dale" Goff Jr.; one brother, Walter Goff; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nellie Wooten and Alonzo Goff; one son, Patrick J. Goff; one brother, A.P. Goff Jr.; two sisters, Marie Clutterbuck and Florence Goff; and a half-brother, Merlin Abadie. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elta Billiot Elta 'Tot" Verdin Billiot, 58, a native and resident of Grand Bois, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002. Visitation be from 6 p.m. today from 8 a.m. p.m. Friday Ann Community Center in Bourg. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Ann Church in Bourg, with burial at Bisland Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Jeanne Verdin Verdin; one daughter, Jessica Verdin Lombas; three brothers, Elzie, Evans and Lester "Deck" Verdin; six sisters, Marie, Jane and Elma Verdin, Elta and Darlene Billiot and Thelma Viguerie; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emile S. Billiot; father, Evence Verdin; and brother, L.J. Verdin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Myles C. Floyd Myles C. Floyd, 88, a native of Dalhart, Texas and resident of Bourg, died at 11:15 a.m. Sept. 19, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Bayou Blue United Methodist Church. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Matherne Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Stella Matherne Floyd; daughters, Sheila Holyfield, Cindy Cornelius and Jackie Brewster; six grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Emma Gwinn Floyd; four brothers, Clay, Ray, Glenn and Marlin Floyd; and four sisters, Lena Mae McDowell, Dean Perkins, Ethel Anderson and Gladys Kneale. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Evelyn Loupe Evelyne Marie Breaux Loupe, 79, a native of Bayou Black and resident of Houma, died at 3:50 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bayou Black. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Bayou Black Cemetery. She is survived by her former husband, Harvey Parks; four sons, Harvey Sr., Davis J. "Bud" Jr., John Sr. and Clifton Loupe; five daughters, Deanna Autin, Laura Lee Eiskina, Rosalie Johnston, Marie Simpson and Rosemarie "Noonie" Orgeron; one stepdaughter, Elizabeth Parks. 29 grandchildren. 35 great- grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Davis J. Loupe Sr., parents, Drozin and Octavie Levie Crochet Breaux; four brothers, Curtis, Clifford, Edward and Joseph Breaux; four sisters, Mary Trahan, Anna Lee Guidry, Adele Lajauni and Flavia Samanie; a half sister, Marjorie Toups; and two great-grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Michael Luneau Michael T. Luneau, 32, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died Sept. 19, 2002. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. He is survived by his parents, Mitchell and Joan Luneau; two brothers, Ricky and Gary Luneau; and two sisters, Renee and Stacie Luneau. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sheila Luneau LeBouef. Donations to the family are preferred. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Iris Landry Iris Panvelle Landry, 91, a native of Chackbay and resident of Marrero, died at 11:09 a.m. Friday. Sept. 20, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Herbert J. Landry; two daughters-in-law, Jeanette and Joyce Landry; daughter, Marion Palmer; son-in-law, Thomas Palmer; six grandchildren, James Palmer, Belinda Trahan, Raymond Landry Jr., Pam Moody, Cingy Lovell and Thomas Landry; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Junius Joseph Landry; parents, Thomas and Evelia Panvelle; one son, Raymond J. Landry; one brother, Edwin Panvelle; and one grandson, Tim Landry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Abdon Legendre Abdon N. Legendre, 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Monday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial at Westlawn Cemetery in Gretna. He is survived by two sisters, Doris L Benoit and Dora L Boudreaux. He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Billiot Legendre; parents, Thomas and Eugenie Trosclair Legendre; and two brothers, Nolan and O'Neil Legendre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lawrence Miller Sr. Lawrence Miller Sr., 54, a resident of Des Allemands, died Friday, September 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Kennedy Funeral Homo in Raceland. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Morning Star Baptist church Cemetery No. 2 in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Janice Miller; four sons, Lawrence Miller Jr., Damon L. Smith, Gerald Smith, and Brian Miller; one stepson, Robert Smith; one daughter, Michelle Miller; one step daughter, Dana Smith Ingram; two brothers, Thomas Gibbs and Henderson Scott Jr.; two sisters, Shelleand and Carrie Lou Scott; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Gibbs and Ethel Miller; and two brothers, Alvin Miller and Bernell Gibbs. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Aaron Robertson Jr. Aaron "Sonny Boy" Robertson Jr., 57, a native and resident, [not included in obit] died Friday, September 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. The funeral service will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. The dismissal service will be hold at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Louise King Robertson; mother, Christine Davis Robertson; one son, Rhynell Robertson; seven daughters, Barbara Edmond, Edith Robertson, Roma Henderson, Belinda, Amanda, Roxanne and Chiquita Robertson; one sister, Emma Robertson; 23 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Aaron Robertson Sr.; three sisters, Lizzie Mae, Rose Mary Robertson and Cora Lee Bradley; grandparents, Stewart and Liza Davis and Louis and Emma Robertson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rhea St. Martin Rhea Marie St. Martin, 90, a nativ e and resident of Houma, died at 8:09 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 1 cemetery. She is survived by her brother, Dr. Eugene C. St. Martin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Hugh Paul Sr., and Celeste Marmande St. Martin; and two brothers, Dr. Roy J. and H.P. St. Martin Jr. She was a retired school teacher for Terrebonne Parish schools. She received her bachelor's degree from Louisiana State College in Natchitoches. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eddie Weeden Eddie L. Weeden, 85, a native of Collerine, Ala., and resident of Raceland, died at 1:20 a.m. Friday. Sept. 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral lime Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by one sister, Nannie Sue Langston. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Detillier Weeden; his parents, James and Maggie Todd Weeden; and six brothers, Alvin, Robert, David, James, Willie and Henry Weeden. He was a U.S. World War II veteran and served on the USS Yorktown during the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was past commander of the VFW and was a member of the Woodman of the World and a volunteer blue boy at St. Anne Hospital. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Johannes Kriesch Johannes "Dutch" Kriesch, 65, a native of Rotterdam, Holland and resident of Montegut, died at 9:45 p.m. Sept. 21, 2002. There will be no services. He is survived by his wife, Jerry Kriesch; one brother, Arnold Kriesch; one sister, Will Kriesch; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johannes and Cornelia Van Dam Kriesch; and one granddaughter, Robin Lee Bourque. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Matthew Villavaso Matthew Villavaso, 3 months, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his parents, Brad and Jerri Manor Villavaso of Houma; one sister, Savannah Villavaso; grandparents, Marion and Mickey Manor, Gerry Villavaso and Gail Herrington; and great-grandparents, Oliver J. Boyer, Irma Guidry and Anita Villavaso. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alvin Gautreaux Alvin M. "Vin" Gautreaux, 79, a native of Larose and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11:38 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, 2002. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic church in Golden Meadow. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Margaret "Petty" Dufrene Gautreaux; three daughters, Phyllis G. Esponge, Poppy G. Duet and Mary Gautreaux; one son-in-law, Danny Duet; two sisters, Carol G. LeBlanc and Janet G. Peyton; six grandchildren, Cherie D. Dufrene, Paige E. Wilcox, Eric Esponge, Quint, Ashley and Jai Bourg; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Stella Danigole Gautreaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dave Crosby Dave "Crazy Dave" Crosby, 40, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:40 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. He was cremated. His remains will be buried at the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Melvina Vizier Crosby, three brothers, Johnny, Keith and Tom Crosby, one godchild, Katelyn Crosby; two nieces, Kimberly and Kristy Crosby; nephew, Lee Michael; and companion and friend, T-Brown. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest A. Crosby Sr.; and brother, Ernest A Crosby Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Michael Darbonne Michael "Mike" Darbonne, 42, a native and resident of Larose, died at 3:21 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial at the church cemetery. He is swvived by his wife, Melinda Boudreaux Darbonne; mother, Clotile Lefort Darbonne; two sons, Joshua Hebert and Bryan Darbonne; one daughter, Nicole Darbonne; one brother, Keith Darbonne; and two sisters, Toni Marie Bihm and Michelle Guilbeau. He was preceded in death by his father, Anthony Darbonne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Harle Grice Harle Rayford Grice, 70, a resident of Chauvin, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday, at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Oak Grove. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Redwing Cemetery. He is survived by five daughters, Debra Pineal, Karen Frosty Grice, Wanda Percle, Sarah Grice and Susan Boudreaux; two sons, Harley and Charlie Grice; two sisters, Maxine Hartzog and Estelle Roberson; two brothers, Billy Don and James Grice; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Carroll Gros Carroll V. Gros, 73, a native and resident of Larose, died at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Verna Pierce Gros; four sons, Glenn, Chris, Craig and Danny Gros; four daughters-in-law, JoAnn, Anne, Sheela and Kathy Gros; one brother, Ronald Gros; three sisters, Ethel Gautreaux, Hazel Pitre and Geneva Reed; and eight grandchildren, Scott, Michelle, Danny James, Alissa, Leslie, Sarah. Thomas and Jack Gros. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Bertha Picou Gros; two brothers, Lou Allen and Leroy Gros. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Shirley Jenkins Shirley Mae Jenkins, 69, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, died at 11:35 a.m. Sunday, September 22, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. today at New St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today at the church. Burial will be at the church Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Ernest Jenkins Jr. and Leross Johnell Jenkins; one daughter, Joyce Ann Coates; one brother, Clarence Wilson Jr., three sisters, Rosalie Smith, Thelma LeBeau and Karen Wilson; eight grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Jenkins Jr. parents, Clarence Sr., and Lucile Wilson; one brother Mack Wilson; and two sisters, Ella Mae Brilton, and Carolyn Wilson Scott. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rena Savoie Rena Danos Savoie, 72, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by four brothers, Albert, Roland and William Boudoin and Milton Rogers; one sister, Eula Mae Boudreaux; three foster children and eight foster grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman J. Savoie; and mother. Alecia Danos Boudoin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Robert Williams Robert "Bob" Williams, 78, a native of Abit a Springs and resident of Galliano, died at 11:17 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at Hebert Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Marianne Fischer Williams; four daughters, Penny and Dottie Williams, Jenny Duet and Kim Wilson; one brother, James Williams; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy St. Pierre Williams; parents, Robert and Zelda Adams Williams; and brother, Thomas Williams. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marion Charron Marion Taylor Charron, 91, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:50 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, 2002. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday al the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by a son, Paul M. Charron; three daughters, Helen Roso, Kathryn Adams and Eileen Mattingly; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Y. Charron; parents, John B. and Cecile Bergeron Tayor; two brothers, Nolan and Clifton Taylor; and four sisters, Mabel Robichaux, Myrtle Meyer, Ethel Rodrigues and Mildred Meyer. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Irene Landry Irene Landry, 76, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:01 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Church in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by five sons, David, Daniel, Greg, Mark and Richard Lajaunie; one daughter, Sharon Lajaunie Pitre; one brother, Marry Landry; one sister, Lorraine Landry; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy J. Lajaunie; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Prudent Landry; one son, Timothy Lajaunie; one daughter, Lovenie Landry; and six brothers, Wilford, Hubert, Gilbert, Jewel, Tony and Herman Landry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Merle Malbrough Merle Courteaux Malbrough, 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Monday, Sept. 23, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by two daughters, Gail and Adeline Malbrough; two brothers, Gene Sr. and Mack Courteaux; five sisters, Jeanette Billiot, Merline Gautreaux, Liz Blanchard, Kate Fanguy and Jennie Fanguy; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lucuis Malbrough Sr.; parents, Jimmie and Albertine Frazier Courteaux; son, Lucuis Malbrough Jr; five brothers and six sisters. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell David Matherne David P. Matherne, 56, a native of Westwego and resident of St. Charles Parish, died at 10:55 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Tastet Matherne; father, Hilman "Buster" Matherne; son, Randy David Matherne; four brothers, Robert, Paul, Stephen and Kevin Matherne; one sister, Janet Lorio; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Annette Babin Matherne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hershel Vinson Hershel "Hoot" C. Vinson, 56, a native of Thomasville, Ga., and resident of Houma, died at 12:15 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, 2002. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. He will be cremated. He is survived by one son, Hershel Brian Vinson; one daughter, Eva Marie Vinson; one brother, Curtis Timothy Vinson; one sister, Belinda Diane Crews; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marylou Phillips Vinson; parents, Curtis and Nellie Croft Vinson; and one brother, John Winston Vinson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dayanne Denning Dayanne Lee Duhon Denning, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lafayette, died at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St Mary Catholic Church in Lafayette. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Broussard. She is survived by her husband, David Layne Denning; parents, Earl Duhon and Geraline Ste. Marie Duhon; two sons, Kyle Layne and Bryce Earl Denning; two sisters, Cynthia Landers and Mary Gretchen Guillot; two brothers-in-law, Sam Landers and Jerry Guillot; three nieces, Meghan and Catherine Landers and Lauren Guillot; and two nephews, Benjamin Landers and Paul Guillot; and grandmother, Myrtle Ste. Marie. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Audrey Duhon, her paternal grandfather, Sydney Duhon; and maternal grandfather, Eddie Ste. Marie. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lucille Acosta Lucille Agnes Bourg Acosta, 91, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. She is survived by her son, Adam Acosta Jr. of Bourg; sisters, Lucina Bourg Rogers Hutchinson of Bourg; half-brothers, Nolan and Albert Bourg of Little Caillou; and half-sisters, Annie Mae LeBouef and Rita Lapeyrouse of Little Caillou. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adam Acosta Sr.; parents, Zenon and Octavie Bourg; stepmother, Emsey Robichaux; brother, Leo Bourg Sr.; half- brother, Zenon Bourg; and half-sister, Lena Bourg. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Harold Bourgeois Harold "Fritz" James Bourgeois, 75, a native and resident of Schriever, died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at the church with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Louise Lehman Bourgeois; two daughters, Mary Brown of St. Francisville and Carolyn Pitre of Baton Rouge; six sons, Jim Bourgeois of Tulsa, Okla., David Bourgeois of New Orleans, Andy Bourgeois of Plano, Texas, Patrick Bourgeois of Covington, Benjamin Bourgeois of Pearland, Texas, and Michael Bourgeois of Larose, and Dr. James Briggs; sons-in-law. Jay Brown and Dwayne Pitre; daughters-in-law, Linda Shelton, Pamela Archer, Joanie Blanchard and Molly Herrin Bourgois; two sisters, Lillian Myers and Eloise Bienvenue; one brother, Lester Bourgeois; and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Valry and Julia Thibodeaux Bourgeois; three brothers, Valry Jr., Lawrence and Jake Bourgeois; and one sister, Julia Carver. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Thomas DeHart Thomas "Tom" Camille DeHart, 71, a native and resident of Theriot, died at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002. Visitation will be from 2 lo 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, with burial at St. Eloi Cemetery in Theriot. He is survived by his wife, Bernella Duplantis DeHart of Theriot; four sons, Tommy, Ashton and Jonah DeHart; one daughter, Holly Liner; four brothers, Easton "Alligator Man", Floyd, Leigh and Wilfred "Possum" DeHart; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his par ents, Adam and Ida Gray DeHart; brothers, Herbert, Cyrus, Edmond, Eugis, Charles, Houston, Willard and Lawrence DeHart; two sisters, Nora Lovell and Estelle Voisin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell George Labat George Joseph Labat, 79, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 5:50 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Landis Labat; one son, Brenton Labat; three brothers, Hillman J. Labat, Curren Labat and Stanley Labat; two sisters, Dorothy Moore and Alie Daniels; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hillman Labat and Adele Sevin Labat; one brother, Dudley Labat; and one sister, Ena Touchard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Johnny Harmon Johnny P. Harmon, 90, of Vacherie, died at 3:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 to 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Chapel in Carville and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He is survived by his son, Johnny C. Harmon; one daughter, Anne H. Brett; one daughter-in-law, Joanne Harmon; one son-in-law, Dan Brett; and five grandchildren, Joey, Chip, Jeanne and Audrey Harmon and David Brett. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Anne Triche Harmon; parents, Charles S. and Florence Brown Harmon; two brothers, Elmo and Alva Harmon; and two sisters, Beatrice Hankamer and Myrtie Brewer. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Roy Dutreix Roy Joseph "Noon" Dutreix, 88, a native of Edgard and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, 2002. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time today at St. John the Baptist Church in Edgard. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one sister, Maglory Rodrigue. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmond S. Sr. and Henrietta Trosclair Dutreix; and three brothers, Edmond Jr., Mallory N. and Harold R. Dutreix. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell George Trosclair Sr. George Anthony "Texas George" Trosclair Sr., 62, a native and resident of Dulac died at 1:45 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Family Church. Mass will be 2 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, George Anthony Trosclair Jr. of Dulac; three daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Angel) Solet, Mrs. Keary (Laura) Gregoire and Cassandra Ann Trosclair, all of Dulac; two brothers, Pete Trosclair of Grove, Texas, and Ernest Trosclair of Dulac, three sisters, Mrs. Antoine (Linda) Gregoire of Dulac, Mrs. Benton (Allie) Gill of McCall Creek, Miss., and Mrs. G rover (Bessie) Jackson of Grand Bay, Ala.; and seven grandchildren, D.J. Trosclair, Danielle, Waylon, Jacob and Seth Solet, Cara and Carie Gregoire and Tangle Duthu. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary "Meon" Gregoire Trosclair; his parents, Angelo and Louise Foret Trosclair; one brother, Angelo Trosclair Jr.; one sister, Irene Trosclair Parfait; his father-in-law, Albert Gregoire Jr. and his grandparents. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Charles Buggage Charles "Charlie" Buggage, 72, a native and resident of New Orleans, died Thursday, Sept. 26, 2002. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in New Orleans, with burial at Mt. Olivet Mausoleum in New Orleans. He is survived by his wife, Marine Skidmore Buggage; one daughter, Pamela Daniels; three sons, Byron, David and Kermit Buggage; two sisters, Rose B. Mitchell and Bernadine B. Bush; two brothers, James and Lawrence Buggage; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Bernadine Buggage; one sister, Gladys B. Gable; two brothers, Joseph Jr. and Herbert Buggage. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dorothy Wilson Dorothy Neal Wilson, 95, a native of Dixen, Ill., and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Greenoaks Funeral Home Chapel in Baton Rouge. Religious services will be at noon Monday at the chapel, with interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Philip McMahon of Houma; one son, Jack Wilson of Baton Rouge; eight grandchildren, Sharon Mailev of Beaumont. Texas, Susan Palmer of New Orleans, Webster McMahon of Lake Charles, Neal McMahon of Baton Rouge, Philip McMahon of Houma, Jerry Wilson of Houma, Warren Wilson of Baton Rouge and Ben Wilson of Houma; and 18 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Benjamin Clarence Wilson; one brother, Bill Neal; and two stepsons, Herbert Wilson and Warren Wilson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Stephen Falgout Sr. Stephen Ray Falgout Sr., 44, a native of Houma and resident of Duson, died at 4:15 a.m. Sept. 27, 2002. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 6 p.m. today at the funeral home, with cremation to follow. He is survived by his wife, Melissa Ann Berthelot Falgout; father, Raymond Falgoust Sr.; stepmother, Regina Falgoust, sons, Stephen Jr. and Joshua Falgout of Houma; daughter, Corrine Falgout of Duson; stepdaughter, Savannah Simoneaux of Bayou Pigeon; brothers, Kenneth W. Falgout of Scott; half-brother, Raymond Falgoust Jr. of Houma; sisters, Robin F. Vigie of Brusley and Stacey F. Parker of Everette, Wash; half-sisters, Bonita Falgoust and Heidi Matheme, both of Houma; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Marie Bourque Falgout; and grandparents, Leland and Gladys Richoux Bourque, Delford Victor and Odelia Granier Falgoust. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Cecile Pellegin Cecile "Ness" Pellegrin, 77, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002. Visitation will be 4 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and 8 a.m. to funeral time at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her brothers, John and Ernest Pellegin; and sisters, Eola Dupre and Viola Patin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adolph and Eva Pellegrin; and sister, Cornelia. She was Catholic. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dale Price Dale Mark Price, 76, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 4:15 a.m. Sept. 28, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. He is survived by his daughters, Darilyn P. Baudoin of Walker and Susie McLeod of Vacaville, Calif.; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Chapeaux Price; and parents, Joseph Jr. and Louise Jergens Price. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers. He was a veteran of World War II. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell John Cormier John Irvin Cormier, 68, a native of Gueydan and resident of Houma, died at 1:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was cel ebrated at 10 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his wife, Norma Suire Cormier of Houma; sons, Thomas Cormier of Houma; daughters, Brenda Cormier of Houma, Debbie Cormier of Bayou Blue and Tammy Cormier Rachall of LaRanger; brothers, Allen Cormier and Aides Cormier of New Iberia; sister, Velgin Cormier Benoit of Gueydan; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Desiree and Marie Gillette Cormier; brothers, Sidney, Sam, Dave, Wilson and Linus Cormier; and sisters, Agnes Cormier Mire and Gladys Cormier Hargrave. He was a retired welder and mechanic for Baroid. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Theodore Duhe' Theodore "Teddy" Louis Duhe', 56, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 10:50 p.m. Sept. 28, 2002. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Houma, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Adrienne Sandoz Duhe'; daughters, Cherie Collins and Bridgette Duhe'; brother, Leonard P. Duhe'; sister, Karen Duhe' LeBlanc; grandchildren, Joshua Duplantis and Kaylie Collins; and aunts, Alva Butts Madere and Theresa Duhe' Bass. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Rita Levet Duhe'; and brother, Louis Duhe' II. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eugene Sherman Eugene "Mike" W. Sherman, 52, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Donaldsonville, died Saturday. Sept. 28, 2002. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time at the church. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by three daughters, Gabriellia Plummer, Trinette and Shawanda Sherman; two sons, Corey and Fabian Plummer, all of Belle Rose; five sisters, Brenda McKinney of Donaldsonville, Augustine Caine of Belle Rose, Bertha, Josephine and Dorothy Webster of Baton Rouge; four brothers, Clarence Sherman and Oliver Lewis Sr. of Belle Rose and Arthur and Wallace Webster of Baton Rouge; three stepsisters and five stepbrothers; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vernice Richard Sherman; two sons, Brian and Narbert Sherman; one daughter, Sheila Sherman; both parents; a stepfather; three brothers; two sisters; and his grandparents. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louis Arceneaux Louis Joseph Arceneaux, 61, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 12:35 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial at the Holy Rosary cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Callahan Arceneaux; four sons, Louis Jr., Mark and Kent Arceneaux and Chris Spurting; two daughters, Tammy Arceneaux and Patricia Blanchard; four brothers, Gerald, Kenneth, James and John Arceneaux; three sisters, Joyce and Annabelle "Nan" LeBlanc and Ruby Chauvin; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Davis and Louise Boquet Arceneaux; two brothers, Davis Jr. and Raymond Arceneaux; and a sister, Flossie Bergeron. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gilmas Cheramie Gilmas J. "U" Cheramie, 77, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Galliano, died at 9:50 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Augusta Adams Cheramie; four sons, Gilmas "Butch" Jr., Curtis, Danny and Dale Cheramie; two daughters, Gail Lefort and Debbie Dufrene; a brother Tillman Cheramie; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Evelia Cantrelle Cheramie; a son, Ronald James Cheramie; and two brothers, Dumas and Eunice Cheramie. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mark Hebert Mark Stephen Hebert, 46, died at 10:56 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his parents, Stephen and Helen Danos Hebert of Houma; a son, Troy Hebert of Houma; a brother, Thomas M. Hebert of Houma; a sister, Stephanie A Hebert of Houma; a sister-in-law, Maria Hebert; four nephews, Nicholas P., Mitchell S., Austin W. and Alex T. Hebert; and a niece, Ashley H. Hebert. He was preceded in death by a brother, Mitchell P. Hebert; and grandparents, Alidore and Olivia Hebert and Torris and Edna Danos. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rev. Warren Richard A religious service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Second Zion Baptist Church located at 3333 Third St. in New Orleans for the Rev. Warren Joseph Richard, 71, a native of Labadieville and resident of New Orleans, who died at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002 at his residence. Visitation will be 6 p.m. until funeral time Friday at the church. Another funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at the Labadieville church. Burial will be in the New Morning Star Cemetery. He was the husband of Pearlia E. Richard; the father of Tyrone and Warren Tate, Warren J. Richard Jr., Antonio James Sr., Deborah T. Curry, Mitcheline T. Wright, Elaine James Champs and Arlene J. Harrison; brother of Lucille Elliot, Corinne Smith, Marcella Bryant, Bernice Dennis, Yolanda Johnson and Nathaniel Monroe. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and four great great-grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mildred Labit Mildred Mary Labit, 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was held at 10 a.m. today at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sisters, Edrith Toups, Bernice Pontiff, Delores Deroche of Houma, and Dorothy Champagne of Gray. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francois J. and Mertilla Babin Labit; and brother, Magnus Labit. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ilson Boudreaux Sr. Ilson P. Boudreaux Sr., 70, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died at 3:10 p.m. Sept. 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. He is survived by his sons, Ilson Jr., Allen, Gary Sr. and Albert Boudreaux; daughters, Loretta Planche, Debbie Parfait, Gail Cooper, Cynthia Braud and Lydia Pennino; brothers, Lester, Nicholas Jr. and Gerald Boudreaux; sisters, Mary Jane Polkey, Nellie Mabry, Doris Lambert and Vivian Gauthier; 22 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas Sr. and Viola Pertuit Boudreaux; brothers, Arthur and Milton Boudreaux; sister, Delta Ford; and a great-grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Carrie Cheramie Carrie R. Cheramie, 68, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:42 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by a son, Melv in Cheramie; a brother, Nolan Rogers; and five sisters, Rose Cheramie, Shirley Plaisance, Ruth Eymard, Mabel Lofin and Geraldine Mayeur. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Cheramie Jr.; parents, Edgard Joseph and Lydia Lerille Rogers; and two brothers, Cleveland and Early Rogers. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Phillip Allen Phillip Allen, 45, a native of Santa Barbara, Calif., and a resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Sept. 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Tabernacle of Love Church in. A religious service will be held at 11 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lenora A. Allen of Thibodaux; children, Phillip McGuin of Thibodaux, Ericka Carmichael of Birmingham, Ala. and Elizabeth Martin of Mobile, Ala.; brothers, Roderick Allen and Arlander Morrisette Jr.; sisters, Tanya Pinkney, Sandra Morisette and Cathy and Bridget Lee; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosemary Allen and Arlander Morrisette Sr.; sisters, Rolanda Keith and Cheryl McCarrall. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wayne Lirette Wayne P. Lirette, 49, a native of Hahnville and a resident of Laurel, Miss., died Monday, Sept. 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft. He is survived by his wife, Linda Champagne Lirette; mother, June T. Lirette; daughters, Mandy and Rachel Lirette; stepsons, Dwayne and Brett Walters; brothers, Donn, David and Randy Lirette; sisters, Karen Caillet, Sharon Caillet, Tammy Puglise, Barbara Bourgeois, Angela Schexnayder and Tanya Lirette; and four grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eleanor Terrebonne Eleanor "Nor Nor" Terrebonne, 71, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 12:22 p.m. Oct. 1, 2002. For funeral times, call Falgout Funeral Home at 632-6112. She is survived by her sons, Gillis Jr. and Adrien Danos; a daughter, Sandra Danos Dubois; brothers, Maurice and Rodney "P.T." Terrebonne; sisters, Irene T. Kern, Hazel T. Dupre, Earline T. Pitre and Leonise Terrebonne; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dominic and Natilde Cheramie Terrebonne; brothers, Leo and Ivy Terrebonne; and sisters, Genevieve Doucet and Augusta Adams. He was preceded in death by his father, Sidney Lirette.