Obituaries of OCTOBER 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: 19 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 Charles Hart Charles Michael Hart, 77, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and resident of Houma, died at 11:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2002. No services are scheduled. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Helen McAleer Hart; and three brothers, Leo Hart Jr., John Daly Hart and Stephen Leo Hart. He was a World War II Navy veteran and received China, Korean and U.N. service medals. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Anthony Hickman Anthony "Tony" Albert Hickman, 53, a native of Hattiesburg, Miss., and resident of Luling died Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Golden Meadow Methodist Church. Religious services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the church. He is survived by his wife, the Rev. Regina Brooks Hickman; his father and stepmother, Douglas Hickman and Willa Hickman; one son, Brooks Hickman of Luling; two daughters, Amanda Portera of Luling and Sarah Simoneaux of Paradis; one brother, Ted Hickman of Pascagoula, Miss.; one sister, Rita Dykes of Pascagoula; four grandchildren, Misty, Brandon, Salvadore and Emma Mae Portera, all of Luling; and one great-granddaughter, Lexye Marie Whittington. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Lott Hickman. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Essie Thibodeaux Essie A. Thibodeaux, 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2002. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Wilson Thibodeaux; three sons, Tommy, Lloyd and Nelson Thibodeaux; two daughters, Terry Johnson and Lois Folse; one brother, Nolan Benoit; one sister, Vergie Himel; nine grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Orestile and Leonie Thibodeaux Benoit; one daughter, JoAnn McClain; three brothers, Jessie, Norman and Roy Benoit; and one sister, Virene Tabor. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Albertine Becnel Albertine Kraemer Becnel, 86, a native of Kraemer and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 2002. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time at the church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by six sons, Felix Jr., James Sr., Harry, Tommy, Richard and Gene Becnel; one daughter, Janice Charleville; one sister, Clothile Kraemer; 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix Joseph Becnel Sr.; her parents, Albert and Adonatille Vanny Kraemer; one brother, Dorsey Kraemer; two grandsons, Jeffery Chardeville and Chad Becnel; and one granddaughter, Kay Becnel. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Christopher Falcon Christopher Ridley Falcon, 49, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Oct. 3, 2002. Contact Samart Funeral Home for day and time of service (985) 537- 7226. He is survived by his companion, Jane Williams; his parents, Harold and Jessie Falcon of Houma; two daughters, Courtnay Lynn and Christin Leigh Falcon of Houma; three sisters, Jessica Auenson and husband, Jim, of Berwick, Hardyn Freeman and husband, Garret, of Wharton, Texas, and Mona Falcon of Spring, Texas; and one grandson. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ridley and Veronica LeBlanc and Christopher and May Deneoux Falcon. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nell Hebert Nell Toups Hebert, 74, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lake Charles, died Thursday, Oct. 3, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Margaret Catholic Church in Lake Charles. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Prien Memory Gardens. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. J. Lyles (Louise) McDaniel of Lake Charles; two sons, Tom Hebert of Lake Charles and Tim Hebert of Fearland, Texas; two brothers, James and Kenneth Toups of Thibodaux; one sister, Marie Rita Toups Bernard of Thibodaux; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, O.C. Hebert; and one infant daughter, ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell ClaraBelle Griffin ClaraBelle Cheramie Griffin, 69, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 3:35 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Levy J. Griffin Jr.; one son, Russell J. Griffin; three daughters, Nona G. Vizier, Noreen G. Marcello and Rosalind G. Melancon; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Ambrose Cheramie and Augustine Gaspard Cheramie. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Maggie Dabney Maggie Cooks Dabney, 78, a resident of New Orleans, died at 11:45 a.m. Oct. 3, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at First Mount Calvary Baptist Church in New Orleans. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. at the church, with burial at Resthaven Cemetery in New Orleans. She is survived by a daughter, Peggy Ann Davis of Thibodaux; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and two great-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert "JamBo" Dabney; parents, Elijah and Olivia Ballard Cooks; daughter, Mary Dabney Spot; son, Alton Dabney; brothers, Tom and Ulysses Cooks and Lawrence Hall; and sisters, Elester Cooks Jupiter and Hattie Dunn. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Earline Pierce Earline Rodrigue Pierce, 78, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, James Pierce Sr.; one son, James Pierce Jr.; two daughters, Louise Marie Trosclair and Lora Lynn Barndt; four sisters, Eloise Collins, Nelda Toups, Theresa Fournier and Barbara Fournier; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Rodrigue Sr. and Marie Orgeron Rodrigue; one brother, Robert Rodrigue Jr.; one sister, Daisy Bell Brunet; and two grandchildren, Roddy James Trosclair and Shane Christopher Pierce. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lorenza Bonvillian A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Lorenza Ann Cantrelle Bonvillian, 62, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, who died Oct. 4, 2002. Pri vate visitation for family will be from 5 to 6 p.m. today and normal visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. until funeral lime at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Burial will be at the Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church mausoleum in Larose. She was the wife of Jerry Bonvillian Sr.; mother of Jerry Jr., Robert, Glenn and Crystal Bonvillian, Christine Larousse and Margaret Terrebonne; mother-in-law of Cheryl Barbaree, Sara Bonvillian, Jody Larousse and Matthew Terrebonne; grandmother of Ashley Larousse Maronge, Lila, Jory, Jesse and Veronica Larousse, Clarence, Marcy, Maria and Michelle Terrebonne, Dennis Jr., and Randi Bonvillian and Eric Gaubert; sister of Earl, Armojen "Mosey," Anthony and Deacon Mike Cantrelle, Marie Allemand and Loretta Foret; and great-grandmother of Paige Gaubert. She was preceded in death by a son, Dennis Bonvillian; parents, Julien "Jules" Cantrelle and Claudine Fonseca Cantrelle Cheramie; stepfather, Louis "Peppy" Cheramie Sr.; brothers, Jules, Maurice, Brenton and Benton Cantrelle; and sisters, Agnes Plaisance and Claudine and Brenda Cantrelle. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rita Bruce Rita Dalgo Bruce, 77, a native of Buras and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5 p.m. Oct. 4. 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at Serigny Cemetery in Golden Meadow. She is survived by her husband, Hervin J. Bruce Sr; son, Simon Hingle; daughter, Lynette Perlander; stepsons, William, Hervin Jr. and Johnny Bruce; stepdaughters, Belinda Bruce and Lorita Dufrene; six grandchildren, seven step- grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Emmit Hingle; parents, Issac and Irma Hebbler Dalgo; son, Robert Hingle; and daughter, Janice Arnold. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Velda Bruce Velda Lorraine Bruce, 86, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 9 a.m. Oct. 4, 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 her daughters, Deanna Jones of Springs, Texas, Doris Rogers of Kingwood, Texas; son-in-law, Kenneth R. Jones; sister Evelyn Lorraine Compeaux; grandchildren, Gina Berlin, Jennifer Rogers and David Jones; and great-grandchildren, Christina, Stratton and Taylor Berlin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Bruce; parents, William and Ozia Lorraine Charpentier; brothers, Eldon and Switzer Charpentier; and sisters, Hilda Guidry and Dorothy Lorraine. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Pamela Estay Pamela Marie Estay, 41, a native of Houma and resident of Larose, died at 12:30 a.m. Oct. 4, 2002. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy J. Estay; parents, Percy Jr. and Patricia Authement Marie; stepsons, Jamie and Reggie Estay and Brodie Guidry; daughter, Brandi Estay; brother, Patrick Marie; sisters, Penny A. Marie, Paula M. Plaisance; and one grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Claude Metrejean Claude Joseph Metrejean, 70, a native and resident of Pierre Part died at 5:15 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 7 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Ourso Funeral Home in Pierre Part. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Angeline Landry Metrejean of Pierre Part; five daughters, Jacquline Gaspard and husband, David, Carolyn Morales and husband, Alton, and Evelyn Berthelot and husband, Olan, all of Pierre Part, Diana Coupel and husband, Jimmy, of Schriever and Eileen Metrejean of Lake City, Fla.; two sons, Brian Metrejean and Darren Metrejean and wife, Nikki, of Pierre Part; four sisters, Annie Giroir, Frances Hebert, Louetta Blanchard and Maggie Foret, all of Pierre Part; two brothers, Rand Metrejean Sr. of Morgan City and Alvin Metrejean Sr. of Bayou Vista; 19 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Louise Guillot Metrejean; one infant daughter, Emelda Marie Metrejean; and one sister, Marie Theriot. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Adam Delatte Adam "Naunk Pip" Wilson Delatte, 82, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 4:50 p.m. Oct. 5, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Choctaw Fire Station in Choctaw. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at [hard to read] a.m. Tuesday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Una T. Delatte; sons, Jeffrey and Ray Delatte; daughter, Glorise Hebert; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Laura Sanchez Delatte; son, Euras Delatte; daughter, Lucy Delatte; granddaughter, Sherry Boudreaux; nine brothers; and four sisters, ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Robert Dufrene Sr. Robert "Bob" Dufrene Sr., 67, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 10:17 a.m. Oct. 5, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 11 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Gheens Presbyterian Church. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Georgia Bouvier Dufrene; sons, Robert "T-Bob" Jr., Bryan and Corky Dufrene; daughter, Penny Dufrene; brothers, Edison "Sonny" and Woodrow "Butch" Dufrene; sister, Melva Dufrene Cressionie; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lena Falgout Dufrene; son, Ricky Dufrene; and brother, Eroy Dufrene. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Michael Kliebert Sr. Michael "Stonewall" Kliebert Sr., 45, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 12:18 a.m. Oct. 5, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Lutecia Kliebert of Vacherie; sons, Michael Jr. and Dan Kliebert both of Vacherie; daughters, Dolores Falcon of Vacherie and Christiana Cooke of LaPlace; brothers, Derek, Mark and Victor Kliebert, all of Vacherie; sister, Nicole Hebert of Thibodaux; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in dentil by his father, Nolan Kliebert. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Thelma Landry Thelma Simoneaux Landry, 83, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 10:19 p.m. Oct. 5, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. 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 sons, Gordon Quentin Jr. and Sidney Joseph Landry; daughters, Kathleen Landry Prentice, Carol Landry Lockhart and Mary Monica Landry Rubin; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Quentin Landry Sr.; parents, Sidney Sr. and Lydia Bergeron Simoneaux; brothers, Sidney J. Jr. and Leo C. Simoneaux; and sisters, Irma S. Vial and Doris S. Dejean. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dennis Savoie Dennis Michael Savoie, 39, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Oct. 5, 2002. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Paula Adams Savoie; parents, Raleigh and Lois Bruce Savoie; sisters, Rebecca Iannazzo and Kathy Pitre; and he was guardian of Harlie Adams. He was preceded in death by his brother, Raleigh Savoie Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louis Caldarera Louis Peter Caldarera, 81, died at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 6, 2002 Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at the St. Philip Church mausoleum. He is survived by his sons, Louis "Boot" G. Caldarera of Thibodaux; Ralph A. Caldarera of Vacherie, Stephen J. Caldarera of Houma and James J. Caldarera of Lantana, Fla.; brothers, Curtis and John Caldarera, both of Lutcher and Glenn Caldarera of Kenner; sisters, Noella Fraser of Ruston, Myrtis Caldarern, Leticia Richard of Gramercy and Joyce Bourgeois of Lutcher; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laurence Tregre Caldarera; children, Carroll and Catherine Calderera; parents, John and Leticia Caldarera; and brother, Joseph "Buster" Caldarera. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Esma Levron Esma Marie Rodrigue Levron, 81, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Pointe-aux-chenes, died at 10 a.m. Oct. 6, 2002. Visitation will be from noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Falgout Funeral Home chapel in Houma. Burial will be at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. She is survived by her stepbrothers, Tillman and Henry Martin; and stepsisters, Sadie Toups and Hazel Levron. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elie Joseph Levron; step-parents, Gilbert and Justine Rodrigue Martin; and stepsisters, Flossie and Hazel Levron. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Tiffany Thompson Tiffany "Tiff" Michelle Thompson. 1 year 5 months, died Oct. 6, 2002. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at U a.m. Saturday at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church in Gonzales with burial at N. Joseph Cemetery in Paulina. She is survived by her parents, Perry Thompson Jr. and Holly Falgoust of Gonzales; brother Trey M. Falgoust; grandparents, Perry Sr. and Theresa Thompson of Gonzales, Rodney and Susan Levron of Chackbay; and great-grandparents, Edward and Marie Landry of Gonzales. She was preceded in death by her grandfather John Falgoust Sr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Camille Zeringue Camille J. Zeringue, 93, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 3 p.m. Oct. 6, 2002. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his son, Leroy Zeringue; daughters, Pam Plaisance and Bonnie Babin; sons-in-law, Kenneth Plaisance and Richard Babin; daughter-in-law Mary Ann Babin; brother, Henry Zeringue; sister, Josephine Domangue; grandchildren, Darlene Z. Nelson, Terry Zeringue, Darrell Zeringue, Angie P. Wilson, Karen P. Gisclair, Troy Plaisance, Jill Plaisance, Scott Babin, Richelle B. Benoit, Michelle B. Ohmer; and great-grandchildren Jessica and Daniel Nelson, Tara and Tori Zeringue, Tommy Schwall, Dylan and Amy Zeringue, Michael and Craig Wilson, Savannah and Luke Plaisance, Justin and Anthony Benoit, Parrish Hebert, Sagan and Haven Ohmer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Boyer Zeringue; parents, Henry Sr. and Eva Dantin Zeringue; son, Camille Zeringue Jr.; brothers, Lawrence and Thomas Zeringue; and sisters, Judith Degruise, Earline Borne and Rita Chiasson. He was a retired police jury employee. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Harris Callahan Harris Joseph Callahan, 85, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, died at 8:10 a.m. Oct. 7, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Eloi Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Isabelle Marie St. Pierre Callahan of Houma; sons, Ronnie and Douglas Callahan; daughters, Catherine Brunet, Linda C. Faulk Osburn, Marlene Scurto; sons-in-law, Marcel Brunet, Charles Scurto; daughters-in-law, Sandra and Gina Callahan; brothers, Sidney and Sylvester Callahan; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Eleanor Brunet Callahan; brother, Eugene Callahan; and sister, Ella Callahan. He was a past employee of Superior Oil Co., he was an avid sportsman who loved to fish and hunt. He was a U.S. Navy veteran during World War II who served on the USS Shangrila. He was stationed in New Caldonia in the South Pacific and served as an interpreter. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lefty Cheramie Lefty J. Cheramie, 78, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Woodville, Miss., died at 7:25 a.m. Oct. 7, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout funeral Home in Galliano. A Masonic service will be held at 9 a.m. at the funeral home, and a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his sons, Steve Cheramie and Gary Ledet; daughters, Susan Danos, Elizabeth and Angel Cheramie; daughter-in-law, Dinah Cheramie; sister, Ruby Cheramie; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Rebstock; second wife, Neva Cheramie; parents, Davis and Clotine Gisclair Cheramie; sons, Danny and Wayne Cheramie; and brother, Minor Cheramie. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jimmy Ledet Jimmy Paul Ledet, 18, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10 a.m. Oct. 7, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Jimmy Fanguy and Frances Ledet; stepbrothers, Elliot, Derek and James Fanguy; and stepsisters, Anna and Christine Fanguy. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Raymond DeSoto Raymond "R.D." DeSoto, 73, a native of Luling and a resident of Montegut died at 1:40 a.m. Oct. 7, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. He is survived by his wife, Ethel P. DeSoto; sons, James and Dwayne DeSoto; daughters, Judy Gravois and Susan Hodge; brother, Luther DeSoto; sisters, Kitty Gremillion, Rose "Doddle" Hebert, Gertrude Michot and Patsy Catania; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Telesman and Clementine Willaba DeSoto; brothers, Wellman and Rudy DeSoto and sister, Dorothy Ducote. Frank Fanguy Jr. Frank Charles Fanguy Jr., 54, a native of Munich, Germany, and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 8, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park. He is survived by his father, Frank C. Fanguy Sr.; and sister, Lynda Alexander of Houma. He was preceded in death by his mother, Neoma Ferrier Fanguy; stepmother, Jeanette Naquin Fanguy. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sheila Minton Sheila Perque Minton, 39, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Patterson died Oct. 8, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Margrave Funeral Home in Morgan City and from 10 a.m. to noon Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Churc h in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her sons, Coby and Cade Minton; parents, Kirby and Essie Perque; sisters, Gretchen P. Smith and Mary P. Noto; and brothers, Kurt J. and Mark Perque. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Tommy Nelton Tommy Joseph Nelton, 18, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg died at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 8, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday al Falgoul Funeral Home in Houma and from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. 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 father, Leeray Joseph Nelton; mother, Connie LeBouef; stepmother, Dolly Nelton; stepfather, Daniel LeBlanc; grandparents, Emery and Hilda LeBouef and Elmore and Theresa Nelton; sisters, Sheryl LeBouef, Alena Tatum and Leeann Mauldin; stepbrother, Brent LeBlanc; stepsisters, Wendy Picou and Lucy Guidry; and half-sisters, Crystal and Desiree Nelton. He was preceded in death by his brother, Leeray Nelton Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Maggie Gilton Maggie Gilton, 80, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Napoleonville, died Oct. 8, 2002. Visitation will be from 2 to 1:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall in Napoleonville and from 5 to 8 p.m. today at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at the church, with dismissal at 11 a.m. Saturday and burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Jeanetta G. Sheffie of Napoleonville and Lillian G. Curtis of Labadieville; sons, Edward Tunson of Labadieville and Randy Gilton of Napoleonville; sister, Gertrude Thompson of Jeanerette; 30 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Smith Sr., parents, Joseph and Mary Gilton; sons, Ellis Jr., James Smith Sr. and Sterling Gilton; brothers, Thaddeus and Herman Gilton; and grandson, Clifford Smith. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sheila Minton Sheila Perque Minion, 39, a native of Thibodaux and resident of' Patterson died Oct. 8, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City and from 10 a.m. to noon Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Minton; sons, Coby and Cade Minton; parents, Kirby and Essie Perque; sisters, Gretchen P. Smith and Mary P. Noto; and brothers, Kurt J. and Mark Perque. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Noison Daigle Noison John Daigle, 82, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Oct. 9. 2002. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Napoleonville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Laura Hebert Daigle; sons, Ronny J. and Carl P. Daigle; daughter, Karen D. Bourgeois; brother, Curtis P. Daigle; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Philogene and Ida Daigle; brothers, Dewey, Rivers and Ray Daigle; and sisters, Earles Bergeron and Eunice Gros. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Earl Boudreaux Earl P. Boudreaux, 70, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Theriot died at 2 p.m. Oct. 9, 2002. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Cecile F. Boudreaux; sons, Clinton, Troy and Jude Boudreaux; daughter, Sandi Boudreaux; brother, Reginald Boudreaux; sisters, Rhea B. Scott and Marian B. Boquet; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, August and Lucille Boudreaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell June Oncale June S. Oncale, 68, a native and resident of Gray, died at 1:35 p.m. Oct. 9, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Earl "Jack" Oncale; son, Bradley J. Oncale of Gray; daughters, Lisa Samanie of Schriever, Jackie Dupre of Bayou Blue and Holly Gaudet of Houma; sisters, Laura Thibodaux, Jenny Stevens and Vilarie "TV" Gagneaux; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clay and Ozea Daigle Sonier; brothers, Nelson, Chester and Mitchell Sonier; sister, Mattie Babin; and grandson. B.J. Samanie. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Catherine Bradley Catherine Charles Bradley, 76, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland died Oct. 9. 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland, and from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the Morning Star Baptist church Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her sons, Nathaniel West of Avondale, Nathan West of Austin, Texas, Rev. Rolando Bradley of Houma, and Elton Bradley of Raceland; daughters, Linda White of Paradis, Carolyn Bland, Debra Wheaton, and Vivian Bradley of Raceland, and Sandra Bradley of Kenner; brother, Sidney Charles of Raceland; sister Florence C. Nicholas of New Orleans; 40 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathaniel Bradley Sr.; parents, William and Polly Charles; brothers, Albert, Antoine, Evans Sr., Joshua, and William Charles II; and sister, Leanna C. Cooper. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leslie Clement Sr. Leslie J. Clement Sr., 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux died at 3 p.m. Oct. 9, 2002. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Picou Clement; son, Leslie J. Clement Jr. of Thibodaux; daughters, Kathy C. Pennington of Houma; Susan C. Frost of Thibodaux; daughter in law, Sandra R. Clement; son-in-law, Roy E. Pennington Jr.; sisters, June C. Clement of Thibodaux and Beverly C. Steed of Coulee Dam,Wash.; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon J. Sr. and Clothilde Bourgeois Clement; brothers, Leon Jr. and Bert Clement; sisters, Evelyn M. and Gladys Clement and Elsie C. Braud. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dorina Eschette Dorina LeBeouf Eschette, 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:27 p.m. Oct. 9, 2002. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Norma Wadin of Houma; brother, A.J. LeBeouf of Houma; sister, Mildred Voisin of Houma; nine grandchildren, 20 great- grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm Paul Eschette; parents, Alces and Lorina Cuneo LeBeouf; sons, Kenneth "Winky" and Manuel Paul Eschette; and brother, Druby LeBeouf. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Florence Albert Florence J. Albert, 73, a native and resident of Raceland, died Oct. 10, 2002. V isitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial will be at the church Cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Toni Marie Simms of Beaumont Texas, and Louella Albert of Zachary; sisters, Georgiana J. Epps and Clara Mahoney, both of Raceland; three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Albert; parents, Sam and Mary Wilson Jones; brothers, Isaac Perkins, Cornelious Ingram, and Clarence Jones Sr.; and sisters, Gladys Brown, and Pearl Jacobs. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Kevin Bourgeois Kevin Leo Bourgeois, 71, a native of Raceland and resident of Robert, died at 6:37 p.m. Oct. 10, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Contact Falgout Funeral Home for funeral time. He is survived by his wife, Eleanora Helen Toups Bourgeois; mother, Armentine Bourgeois Bourgeois; son. Kevin L. Bourgeois Jr.; daughters, Ramona Brooks, Ida Clark, Wanda Hollifield, Theresa Michaels, Audra Bourgeois, Pearl Porche and Elizabeth Riche; brothers, Russell and Dean Bourgeois; and 17 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Bourgeois; and daughter, Paula Bourgeois. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ernest Duet Ernest N. Duet, 76, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, died at 8:32 p.m. Oct. 10, 2002. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. He is survived by two sons, Rickey and Bob Duet; two brothers, Edward and Terrance Duet; three sisters, Sorita Griffin, Oreika Esponge and Nona Mullican; three grandchildren: and one grcat-granchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Ella Danos Duet; his parents, Noncia Guidry and Ernest A. Duet; and one brother, Leon Duet Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Verline Van Buren Verline Virginia Van Buren, 64, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6 p.m. Oct. 10, 2002. Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home in Houma and from 4 to 8 p.m. today at First Baptist Church in Schriever. A religious service will be at 8 p.m. today at the church, with burial at Christ Baptist Church Cemetery in Ellendale. She is survived by her sons, Michael, Kenneth and Keith Van Buren, all of Houma and Izeal Van Buren of Charleston, S.C.; daughters, Michelle, Shirley, Angela and Karen Van Buren, all of Houma, Izetta Blake of Port Allen and JoAnn Smith of Patterson; brothers, James, Raymond, Antoine and Roland Van Buren, all of Houma and Johnell Van Buren of New Orleans; sisters, Julia V. Lagarge of Houma, Luberda V. Myles of Gray and Geraldine V. Theriot of Houma; 24 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Izeal and Julia "Medusa" L. Van Buren; brother, Izeal Van Buren; and sisters, Viola Van Buren Johnson and Izetta Van Buren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Breanna Rogers Breanna Jeannie Rogers, 2, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, died Oct. 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. today from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her parents, Jeannie Rogers and Jimmy Fellelo; stepfather, Adam Naquin; brother, Adam Rogers; and sister, Erica Fellelo. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mildred Howes Mildred Pittman Howes, 90, a native of Washington Parish and resident of Baton Rouge, died Oct. 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs and from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Millville Baptist Church in Ponchatoula. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at Howes Cemetery in Ponchatoula. She is survived by her sons, Terrell E. and Michael W. Howes; daughters-in-law, Sue S. and Eleanor B. Howes; sister, Wilda Pittman Jones; grandchildren, Steve Howes and wife Janice; Laura Ann Bankston and husband Roger Dale; Sidney Wall and wife Wendy; Brian Howes and wife Tracie: Vivian "Dee Dee" Sullivan and husband Chad; the Rev. Michael Andrew Howes and wife, Laurel, and Ashley Wall; and great-grandchildren, Brittany, Bradley, Brennan, Miachel Raymond and Emily Hanna Howes, Kayla and Annie Bankston and Cole and Tyler Sullivan She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett L. Howes; parents, David Levi and Sally Wallace Pittman; and brothers, Donald and Earl Pittman. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Geneva Goins Geneva Goins, 78, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Oct. 11, 2002. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at Magnolia United Methodist Church on Johnson Ridge. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Metairie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Goins; parents, James and Pinkey Rounds Jackson; and two sisters, Louise McGee and Mildred Nelyon. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hadley Mars Hadley "Ed" Mars, 85, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Marrero, Louisiana, died Oct. 11, 2002 at 11:58 a.m. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Alice Kennedy Mars; son, Eddy C. Mars; daughters, Amy L Dufond and Pam Thompson; sons-in-law, Wayne Dufond and Bob Thompson; three grandchildren, Cassie, Garrett and Durete; brother, Will Mars; sister, Madonna Torres; and good friend, Jeannette Boyer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Aurelie Rodrigue Mars; brothers, Wickington, Garfield and Wilfred Mars; and sisters, Mazie Thibodaux, Clara Bell Galiano and Sadie Mars. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Robert Matherne Robert "Bob" Anthony Matherne, 63, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gheens, died at 4:50 p.m. Oct. 11, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Gheens, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He is survived by his wife, Irma Cecile Breaux Matherne; mother, Esther Louviere Matherne; son, Matthew Matherne; daughter-in-law, Colleen Davis Matherne; daughter, Tricia Lasseigne; son-in-law, Sean Lasseigne; brothers, Allen and Wiley Matherne; sister, Sharon Robicheaux; and grandchildren, Laci Cheramie and Cody Sean Lasseigne. He was preceded in death by his father, Wiley A. Matherne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Olivia Robertson Olivia Robertson, 64. a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:59 p.m. Oct. 11, 2002. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Community Funeral Home in Houma with burial at the Halfway Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Jimmy Robertson of Houma and Willie and Cordnell Robertson of New Orleans; daughter, Gloria Roberson of New Orleans; brother, Johnny Washington of California; sisters, Thelma Smith of Houma, Dora Green of Thibodaux, Annie Otis of New Orleans and Elizabeth Washington of Houma; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Robertson; parents, Joseph and Ella Galloway Washington; brothers, Joe and Albert Washington; and sister, Etheal Shanklin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Enola Bardin Enola Saucier Bardin, 93, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:30 p.m. Oct. 12, 2002. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles community. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her step-daughter, Yvonne B. Moore. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Gordon Bardin; parents, Raymond and Helene Bourgeois Saucier; one brother, Whitney Saucier; and three sisters, Rita Toups, Clarice Theriot and Clara Robichaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Irene Bourgeois Irene Ordogne Bourgeois, 60, a native and resident of Choctaw, died Oct. 12, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 7:30 lo 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Choctaw Volunteer Fire Station. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. James Catholic Church Chapel with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Leroy Bourgeois; son, Robert "T-Rob" Bourgeois; brother, Frank Ordogne; and sisters, Emily Ordogne Delatte, Emma Ordogne Landry and Virgie Ordogne Tauzin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oza and Eveline Ordogne; and brother, Harry Ordogne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Shannon Coleman Shannon Marie Trahan Coleman, 31, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died Oct. 12, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her husband, Scotty Mark Coleman; father, Cecil Trahan Sr.; stepmother, Karen Trahan; son, Rory Dean Coleman, daughter, Tracey Lynn Trahan; brother, Cecil Trahan Jr.; sisters, Necole Trahan Duthu and Renetta Trahan Bourque; grandmothers, Dora Trahan and Emily Cheramie; and grandfather, Tilman Cheramie. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Ann Trahan; and grandfather, Peter Trahan Sr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Juanita Stall Juanita Durocher Stall, 72, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5:11 p.m. Oct. 12, 2002. Visitation will be from noon 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. at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Gasper Steve Stall; sons, Stephen Stall of Galliano, Kendall Stall of Luling and Gregg Stall of Thibodaux; daughters, Ann Meyer of Mandeville and Ellen Powers of Marrero; sisters, Shirley Boudreaux of Thibodaux and Mary Allen Adams of Lockport; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Enola Benoit Durocher; and infant daughter, Kathy Stall. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Whitney Hebert Whitney P. Hebert, 94, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by three sons, Dane, Michael and Raymond Hebert; one sister, Thelma Hebert Richard; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Duke Hebert; his parents, Sylvain Joseph and Corinne Brown Hebert; nine brothers, Roland, George, Lester, Wilton, Harold, Raoul, Raymond, Morris and Calvin Hebert; and two sisters, Myrtle Fremin and Ethel Usey. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lelia Adams Lelia Barrilleaux Adams, 96, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Oct. 13, 2002. Visitation will be from G to 9 p.m. today and from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Landry's Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her sons, Andrew, Melvin and Clarence Adams; daughters, Gertrude and Mabel Boudreaux, Ruby Champagne and Lorraine Breaux; brother, Medric Barrilleaux; sisters, Edna Barrilleaux. Ludia Arcement, Rosalie Borne and Doris Richard; 22 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Adams; parents, Ernest and Elvina Landry Barrilleaux; son, Elden Adams; daughter, Anna Lee Vicknair; brothers, Murphy and Van Barrilleaux; sister, Quida Vicknair; and grandchildren, Gary and Keith Adams. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jane Marks Jane Talbot Marks. 89, a native of Napoleonville and long time resident of Port Allen, died Oct. 13. 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Port Allen. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Wednesday at the church, with burial at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church Cemetery in Plattenville. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Marks Trascher; sons, Jim of New Orleans and Bill Marks of Baton Rouge; sister, Catherine Maloney; brothers, Aubert "Bert" and George Talbot; four grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Martineau Marks; parents, Aubert Leon and Elizabeth Dugas Talbot; sisters, Josephine Carmouch, Lucille Foley, Betty Berniard; and brother, Thomas Talbot. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Andre Caillouet Sr. Andre E. Caillouet Sr., 46, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Oct. 14, 2002. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis No. 1 Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his mother, Marie Delores Theriot Caillouet; son, Andre E. Caillouet Jr.; daughters, Tamara E. Caillouet and Jessica Lynn Allen; brothers, Reginald J., James B., Antoine J. and Jean E. Caillouet, all of Houma and Stephen P. Caillouet of Princetown; sisters, Therese Boudreaux, of Bourg. Christine Collins of Tullahoma, Tenn., Martha Gehbauer of Freeport. Fla., and Renee Caillouet of Gray. He was preceded in death by his father, Reginald Joseph Caillouetl Sr.; sisters, Irene, Mary A. and Annette Caillouet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Webre Joseph Damase Webre, 84, a native of Vacherie and resident of Houma, died at 6:20 p.m. Oct. 14. 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Marian Marcel Webre of Houma; son, Dale Joseph Webre of Luling, Rohn Adria Webre of Houma; daughters, Sheila Jane Webre, Melanie Webre Crochet and Hedy Katherine Webre of Houma; sisters, Ruth W. Downs of Mathews, Va., Therese W. Talbot of Houma and Rose W. Rodrigue of Vacherie; 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Damase and Beatrice Becnel Webre; brother, Victor Webre; sisters, Beatrice W. Oubre, Stella W. Cazenave, Odile Webre and Rita W. Gilmore. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clifton Benoit Clifton "Jim Bowie" Benoit, 94, a native of Thibodaux and resident of the St. Charles Community, died at 6:40 a.m. Oct. 15, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his sons, Clifton, Kermit, Clark, Lyn, Bill and Jimmie Benoit; daughters-in-law, Sondia and Shirley Benoit; daughters, Ann Lagarde, Catherine Lagarde and Stanis Folse; sons-in-law, Ed Lagarde, Moonie Lagarde and Charles Folse; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Benoit; parents, Aurthur and Louise Ordoyn e Benoit; daughters, Winona Baye, Pearl Benoit and an infant baby; brothers, Irvy, Whitney, Clarence, Orestile, Alexie and Cleveland Benoit; and sisters, Cecilia Melancon, Alexina Benoit, Orestilia Martin and Clevia Naquin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Aubrey Domangue Sr. Aubrey Paul Domangue Sr., 83, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Oct. 15, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Annunziata Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Boudreaux Domangue of Houma; son, Aubrey Domangue Jr.; daughter, Pam Waguespack; brother, Roy Domangue; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theard and Anna LeCompte Domangue; grandson, John Waguespack Jr.; brothers, Louby, Dennis, Gervais and Lindsey Domangue; sisters, Annie D. Brien and Ludia D. Carlos. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Hebert Mary Lena Dyson Hebert, 60, a native of Cameron and resident of Houma, died at 2:45 p.m. Oct. 15, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Patrick Trosclair and Don Foret; daughters, Tammy Hebert, Mary Trosclair and Vickie Watson; brothers, Edmond and LJ. Dyson; sisters, Doreen Mouton, Colise Dyson, Rita Trump and Irene Dyson; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Harry L Hebert, Milton Foret, Frank Trosclair and Weldon Stoufflet; parents, Durphy and Caroline Constance Dyson; and son, Paul Trosclair. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alexandre Matherne Alexandre Royce Matherne, infant, of Cut Off, died at 8:32 p.m. Oct. 15, 2002. A graveside service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. He is survived by his parents, Aaron and Genie Matherne; and brother Bradley Babin. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Brandon Kyle and Aaron Scott Matherne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Doris Orgeron Doris Vegas Orgeron, 73, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Oct. 15, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Wayne M. and Curtis J. Orgeron; daughters, Nadine Orgeron Felarise, Rachelle Orgeron Hebert and Rochelle Mary Orgeron; sister, Grace Vegas Danos; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rodney P. Orgeron; parents, Pierre and Lucille Cheramie Vegas; brothers, Albert and Morris Vegas; and grandson, Rodney J. Orgeron. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Norman Chiasson Sr. Norman Joseph Chiasson Sr., 81, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 2:45 a.m. Oct. 16, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He is survived by his sons, Curtis, Norman Jr., Robert, Olan, Chris and Joachim Chiasson; daughters, Dian Guidroz and Shelia Foret; brothers, Nolan and Francis "T-Will" Chiasson; sister, Joyce Slayden; 20 grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Arabie Chiasson; parents, Felix and Josephine Gros Chiasson; sons, Loveless and Lenwood Chiasson; and sister, Theresa Rivet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Edward LeBlanc Edward LeBlanc, 84, a native of Cut Off, and resident of Larose, died at 12:45 a.m. Oct. 16, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mable Trosclair LeBlanc; son. Marvin Kvans; sister, Ethel h-Blanc Collins; and our grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Lillian Duplantis LeBlanc; daughter, Sylvia Ann LeBlanc; brothers, Tillman and Omar LeBlanc; and sister, Leola Lefort. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sadie Roger Sadie B. Roger, 97, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Oct. 16. 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux. 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 her daughter, Enola R. Westerman; sisters, Eunice Gautreaux and Mildred Boudreaux; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 16 great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Jean Baptiste Roger; parents, Wallace and Angelia Thibodaux Benoit; sons, Rivers, Harris, Nolan, Norris and Wilbert Roger; sisters, Mabel Kern, Lottie Benoit, Nola Belteau and Nobie Guillot; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hazel Guillotte Hazel M. Guillotte, 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 16, 2002. Services will be private. She is survived by her sons, Charles P. III and Michael R. Maddocks and Todd B. Pitre; daughters, P. Merle Maddocks, Hazel Robert and Marsha M. Daigle; brothers, Harry, Lawrence and Dennis Malbrough; 10 grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee A. Guillotte; parents, Paul and Sadie Guillotte Malbrough; brothers, Louis and Clifton Malbrough; and sister, Doris Naquin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Catherine Oliver Catherine Boutain Oliver, 51, a native of Plattenville and resident of Dorseyville, died Oct. 16, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Benedict the Moore Catholic Church in Bertrandville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She was survived by her sons, Staff Sgt. Marcellus J. Oliver of Schreverport and Alton Oliver Jr. of Dorseyville; sisters, Carolyn B. Andrew of Napoleonville; three brothers, James Boutain of Leesville, Gerald Boutain of Bertrandville and Richard Boutain of Los Angeles; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Ruth Boutain; and sister, Darlene Boutain. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ronald Jaccuzzo Ronald "Mickey" Jaccuzzo, 68, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died Oct. 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to noon Friday at Samart Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Edith Jane Malbrough Jaccuzzo; sons, Johnny, Randy and Craig Jaccuzzo; daughters, Tammy Schexnayder, Deena Rodrigue, Cathy Laliberte, Mary Thornton, Micki Rodrigue and Joan Schexnayder; sons-in-law, Ted Schexnayder, Bonin Rodrigue, Rocky Laliberte, Timmy Rodrigue and Joey Schexnayder; daughters-in-law, Gail and Kelly Jaccuzzo; sisters, Jackie Jaccuzzo, Delores Nicoladis and Joann Thibodaux; 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Jaccuzzo and Dorothy Melancon; and sister, Catherine Miliam. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Michael Fonseca Michael John Fonseca. 61, a native of Marrero and resident of Dubois, Wy., died Oct. 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Una Robichaux Fonseca; sons, H. Michael Freeman, Marco and Jesse Fonseca; daughter, Keitra F. Beach; brother, Doug Fonseca; and sisters, Michele F. McKowen and Daniele F. Sampey. He was preceded in death by his father, Douglas J. Fonseca; brother, Douglas J. Fonseca Jr.; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Robichaux and Mr. and Mrs. Jean Fonseca. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Yvonne Pitre Yvonne Brunet Pitre, 60, a native of Montegut and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:15 a.m. Oct. 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Logan John Pitre Sr.; son, Logan John Pitre Jr.; daughters, Linda Pitre Danos of Sarasota, Fla., Tammy Pitre Luke of New Market, Va., and Dianna Lynn Pitre of Cut Off; brothers, Rufus "Bud" Bourg, Carroll, Daniel, Gerald, Theodore "J.T." Jr. and Burl Brunet; sisters, Joyce B. Price, Evelyn B. LeBouef, Sherylee B. Nelton and Ruby Ann B. Pirtle; and grandchildren, Brandie and Bradley Luke and Elizabeth Danos. She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore Sr. and Ruby Bourg Brunet; and brothers, Edward and Barry Brunet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rickey Rousse Rickey John Rousse, 45, a native of Galliano and resident of Raceland, died Oct. 17, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Cloverella Barrilleaux Ordoyne; stepfather, Joseph Ordoyne; son, Erik Rousse; daughter, Amie R. Hill; brother, Allen Rousse; sister, Naomi Rousse; devoted friend, Sheila Cancienne; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Irwin Rousse. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Carlo Bilello Carlo J. Bilello, 88, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Gonzales, died at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 18, 2002. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his daughters; Janicc Beeson Rushing and Patricia Zeringue; son-in-law, Oscar Zeringue; brothers, Charley, Sam, Joe and Tony Bilello; grandchildren, Scott and Stacey Zeringue, Dayna and Mark Paull, Karla and Brad Sequin, Kyle Zeringue, Jonathan, Tasia and William Beeson; and five great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Boudreaux Bilello; parents, Anthony and Lena Marcello Bilello; and brother, Lucien Bilello. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Emily Blanchard Emily Pellegrin Blancliard, 87, a native of Chauvin and resident of Berwick, died at 11:58 p.m. Oct. 18, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic-Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Jo Ann Blanchard of Houma; brothers, Luby Pellegrin of Chauvin and Lee Ray Pellegrin of Houma; sisters, Velma Authement of Houma and Annie May Gaubert of Lockport; one grandchild and two great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul J. Blanchard; parents, Sylvest and Olivia Robichaux Pellegrin; daughter, Bonnie B. Sacco; brother, Allen Pellegrin Sr.; and sisters, Laura P. Loupe and Elsie Mae Pellegrin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Michael Fonseca Michael John Fonseca. 53, a native of Marrero and resident of Dubois, Wyo., died Friday, Oct. 18, 2002. Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Una Robichaux Fonseca; three sons, H. Michael Freeman, Marco and Jesse Fonseca; one daughter, Keitra F. Beach; one brother, Dong Fonseca; and two sisters, Michele F. McKowen and Daniele F. Sampey. He was preceded in death by his father, Douglas J. Fonseca; one brother, Douglas J. Fonseca Jr.; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Robichaux and Mr. and Mrs. Jean Fonseca. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ernest Folse Sr. Ernest J. Folse Sr., 82, a native of Raceland and resident of Bayou Gauche, died at 10:14 p.m. Oct. 18. 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Community Assembly of God Church in Bayou Gauche. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. He is survived by his wife, Grace Dufrene Folse; sons, Ernest Jr. and Russell Folse; daughters, Linda Billiot and Ruth Foster; 11 grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Columbus and Elvira Melancon Folse; son, Ralph Folse; daughter, Veronica Folse; brothers, Hamilton, Lawrence, Wilson and Simon Folse; and one grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Matthew Lefort Matthew James Lefort, infant, died at 10:58 p.m. Oct. 18, 2002. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. 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 parents, Guy James Lefort and Jada Marie Danos; grandparents, Allan and Joy Danos and Michael and June Lefort; great- grandparents, Jerry and Loretta Plaisance, Mary Danos, Jeanette and Robinson Guidry and Doris Hebert; great-great-grandparents, Ada Bruce and Lorenza Rebstock. He was preceded in death by his step-great-grandfather, Jimmy Hebert; great- grandfathers, Ernest Lefort and Clifton Danos; great-great-grandparents, Victor Bruce, Edward Rebstock and Inez and Ecles Baudoin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Harold Willett Harold Arthur Willett, 79, a native of Lahaina, Maui, and resident of Jeanerette, died at 8:58 p.m., Oct. 19, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Thursday to funeral time at David Funeral Home in Jeanerette. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. He is survived by one daughter, Mira Kotz Youngsville; one son, Steve Willett of Thibodaux; son-in-law, Frederick Kotz; daughter-in-law. Marsha Willett; one sister, Margarite Willett of Jayless, Miss., one brother, Richard Willett of Florida; his companion, Linda DeLano of Jeanerette; four grandchildren, Carl and Sarah Kotz, Christopher and Joshua Willett; grandchildren-in-law, Lori and Sunshine Willett; and one great-grandchild, Madison Willett. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Joseph and Elvira Sopel Willett; one daughter, Gayle Willett; and three brothers, Charles, Edwin D. and Teeney Willett. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rene Badeaux Rene John Badeaux, 64, a native of Larose and resident of Bourg, died at 6 a.m. Oct. 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 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 former wife, Myra Bourgeois Badeaux; daughters, Lynn Badeaux St. Blanc of Waggaman, Charlotte Badeaux Hebert of Harvey; sons-in-law, Richard St. Blanc and Jayson Hebert; brothers, Hayes Joseph Badeaux Jr. of Bourg and Rudy James Badeaux of Enterprise; sisters-in-law, Gene and Alice Badeaux; sisters-in-law, Gene and Alice Badeaix, sisters, Peggy Badeaux Aucoin of Lafayette; grandchildren, Meagan, Kayla and Corey; six nieces and two nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hayes Joseph Sr., and Lowene Cheramie Badeaux of Lockport. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris T idwell Frank Coleman Frank Coleman, 67, a native and resident of Raceland, died Oct. 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his daughters, Isis and Phyllis Smith of Raceland; sisters, Irma Coleman, Esther Mitchell and Ernestine Smith all of Raceland; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmond Sr. and Elvina Coleman; son, Jill Coleman; brothers, Edmond Jr., James Sr., Chester Sr. and Ernest Coleman; and one sister, Willie Mae Coleman. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell William Davis III William "Big Hurk" Davis III, 30, a resident of Donaldsonville, died Oct. 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Donaldsonville. Burial will be at Greater Israel Baptist Church Cemetery in Belle Rose. He is survived by a son, Williams Davis IV of Gonzales; daughter, Jyra Scott of Convent; mother, Clara M. Davis of Donaldsonville; sisters, Elizabeth Carter, Ann Mills, Angela Cox, Joyce Mills, Sheila Brown, Anette, Doris and Barbara Davis; brothers-in-law, Gerald Carter, Steve Cox, James Brown; brothers, Edmond Coleman, Wilbert and Vandora Carter; and sister-in-law, Terri Davis. He was preceded in death by his father, William Davis; and sisters, Debra and Dorothy Davis. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gillis Gaudet Gillis Paul Gaudet, 81, a native of Raceland and resident of Paradis, died at 2:50 p.m. Oct. 20, 2002. No services are planned. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel B. Gaudet; his parents, Ernest and Helen Folse Gaudet; one brother, Eno Gaudet; and five sisters, Elliane, Angeline, Madeline, Aurlie and Cidia. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell John Ruffin Sr. John Marcus Ruffin Sr., 82, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 12:05 p.m. Oct. 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson. A funeral service will be held at noon Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by a son, John M. Ruffin Jr. of Gibson; daughters, Sarah E. Ruffin of Gibson and Sharon S. Ruffin of Amelia; brother, Sylvester Ruffin of Lufkin, Texas; sisters, Octavia Jenkins and Willie Mae Lagarde, both of Houma, and Nida Campbell of Danton, Ohio; nine grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Althea Johnson Ruffin; parents, Steward Sr. and Sarah Allridge Ruffin; brothers, Henderson, Steard Jr. and Rufus Ruffin; sisters, Alberta Porche, Geneva Bolden, Irene Singleton and Ohelia Benson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ronald Foret Ronald "Ronnie" Francis Foret, 46, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:25 a.m. Oct. 21, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and fronts a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Jean Blanchard Foret of Houma; mother, Beverly Babin Foret of Houma; former wife, Judy Brunet Foret of Lafayette; son, Tyler Aaron Foret of Houma; daughters, Jonie Falgout, Jamie Robichaux and Tiffany Blanchard; sons-in-law. Sgt. Brian Falgout, USMC, and Clay Robichaux; brother, Bobby Foret; sister-in-law, Wendy Foret; nephews, Bobby Foret II and Kerry Cortez; and grandchildren, Alexis, Hayden, Austin, Brianna and Sarah. He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Joseph "L.J." Foret; grandparents, Sernita Babin Foret, Teles Paul Foret, Eddie Babin and Orphies Louque Babin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Betty Landry Betty J. Landry, 74, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died at 1:50 p.m. Oct. 21, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her son, Joseph Kinler; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Eva Clement Landry; brothers, Joseph and Earl Landry; and sister, Gloria Ponson ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gladys Roger Gladys B. Roger, 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux died at 6:52 p.m. Oct. 21, 2002. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her brothers, Sidney and Roland Bourgeois; sisters, Irene Ledet and Olga Rieth. She was preceded in death by her first husband, James Picou; second husband, Roy Roger; parents, Valery and Angelic Bourgeois; brother, Volney Bourgeois; and sister, May Bourgeois. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Remy Tregre Remy "Ringo" Joseph Tregre, 89, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 3:25 p.m. Oct. 21, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Frosine Rome Tregre; sons, Alexander, Edward and Horace Tregre; daughters, Esther Tregre, Cecile Hebert, Linda Cortez, Clarabelle Hebert and Thelma Toups; brother, Theodore Tregre; sister, Rose DeGruy; 22 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cyprien Sr. and Alcide Webre Tregre; brothers, Plaisance and Cyprien Tregre Jr.; and sisters, Mary Ann Waguespack and Loretta Muller. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Equator Batiste Equator "Kadda" "Ma-Mo" W. Batiste, 89, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Oct. 21, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Vacherie. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Norma Coco of New Orleans, Mary Lee Johnson of Long Beach, Calif, and Cheryl Bartholomew of Vacherie; sons, Norwood and Robert Batiste, both of Vacherie; 39 grandchildren and 73 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Batiste; parents, Robert and Adeline Batiste; daughter, Iris Batiste; sons, Albert Jr., Earl Sr., Hayward Sr. and Charles Batiste Sr., and numerous brothers and sisters. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Margie Clement Margie M. Clement, 73, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died Oct. 22, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Chauvin. She is survived by her husband, Samuel A. Clement; son, Anthony "A.J." Jr. and Al Joseph Chauvin; daughters, Nura Chauvin and Paula Olivier, both of Houma; sisters, Oceana Scott of Houma, Enola Trahan and Iona Authement, both of Chauvin; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilson and Mathilda Martin; brother, Cleveland Martin; sisters, Julie and Leona Scott and Delicia LeBouef. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Angelina LeBouef Angelina Marie LeBouef, 88, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:20 p.m. Oct. 22, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today a nd from 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her daughters; Gloria LeBlanc, Theresa Gautreaux and Angelina Paddie all of Houma; brothers, Charley, Billy, Cleo and Albert Hebert; sisters, Bessie Crochet, Marie Dupre and Cecile Nelton; 21 grandchildren, 42 great- grandchildren and 28 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix Joseph LeBouef; parents, Dovic and Cecile Carlos Hebert; son, Carlton LeBouef; daughter, Amanda LeBouef; brothers, Berwick, Jimmy, Freddie, Walter, Moris, Ludovic, Edward and Leroy Hebert; and one great-grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dorothy Loupe Dorothy R. Loupe, 73, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 9:45 p.m. Oct. 22. 2002. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Michael, Herman Jr. and Jackson "Mickey" Loupe; daughters, Linda LeBoeuf, Deborah Parfait, Betty Landry, Brenda Cheramie, Lisa Owens and Sandy Martin; brothers, Walter and Valcour Rodrigue; sisters, Edith R. Cunningham, Anna Mae Richoux, Ida Mae Toups, Joyce Aaron, Patsy Bourgeois and Judy Johnson, 30 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman J. "T-Man" Loupe Sr.; parents, Alcide and Annie Rodrigue; adoptive parents, Jackson "Mickey" and Eulalaie Roussell; brothers, Murphy, Warren, Clifton, Alcide Jr. and Richard Rodrigue; sister, Doris Rodrigue; and one grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Pearl Tassin Pearl Mary Pregeant Tassin, 81, a native of Valentine and resident of Houma, died at 2 a.m. Oct. 22, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Louise Tassin Guidry of Thibodaux; stepsons, James Tassin of Killeen, Texas, Pete Tassin of Grand Rapids, Mich. and Donald Tassin of Harahan; stepdaughters, Patsy Tassin of Florida and Barbara Tassin Wetekam of Mandeville; brothers, Joseph Pregeant of New Orleans and Clyde Pregeant of Lockport; sisters, Lenora Pregeant Sequra of Houston, Texas and Henrietta Pregeant Bordelon of Mandeville; one grandchild, 18 step-grandchildren and 28 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ward J. Tassin Sr.; parents, Henry and Mary Louise Donnet Pregeant; stepson, Ward J. Tassin Jr.; granddaughter, Alexis Renee Guidry; brothers, David and Vincent Pregeant; sisters, Gertrude Pregeant and Emily Pregeant Boudreaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marie Verdin Marie Melancon Verdin, 67, a native of Houma, former resident of Raceland and resident of Belle Chasse, died at 12:05 p.m. Oct. 22, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her sons; Dale D., Eddie J. III and Chris A. Verdin; sister, Girdie LaCoste; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie J. Verdin Jr.; parents, Eugene Joseph and Mae Rose Hebert Melancon. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Thomas Warnken Thomas "Tex" Warnken, 66, a native of Woodsboro, Texas and resident of Chacahoula, died at 4:47 p.m. Oct. 22, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Earline LeBlanc Warnken; son, Todd Warnken; daughters, Kim W. Reulet; son-in-law, Lynn Reulet; sisters, Earline W. Portier and Mavis W. Bergeron; brothers-in-law, Clay Portier and Robert Bergeron; sister-in-law, Pat Warnken; and grandchildren, Corey, Chris, Cassie, Caitie and Caroline Reulet. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Hazel Warnken; brother, Richard Warnken. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Judith Hubbell Judith Folse Hubbell, 55, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 3:20 p.m. Oct. 23, 2002. Visitation will be from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum. She is survived by her husband, Charles J. Hubbell; sons, Chris and Shane Hubbell, both of Vacherie; daughters, Angela and Kerry Waguespack, both of Vacherie; sisters, Elizabeth Kraemer of Vacherie and Therese Legendre of Chackbay; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Yolande Brazan Folse. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nadine Gonzales Nadine Triche Gonzales, 19, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:40 p.m. Oct. 23, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Jessie Gonzales and Annette Lefort; daughter, Raven Renee Shows; brothers, Jessie Jr., Ian Ivy and Ivan Gonzales; and sisters, Natash and Nikita Gonzales and Natricia Solar. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Albertha Harvey Albertha Harvey, 91, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 3:42 p.m. Oct. 23, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church in Napoleonville. A dismissal service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Fred Dorsey Memorial Cemetery in Napoleonville. She is survived by her nephew, Willard Harvey Jr.; nieces, Fannie Harvey, Pernella Buggage, Connie Harvey and Sharon Thompson; sisters-in-law, Lorenza and Ruth Harvey. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Fannie Hill Harvey; and brothers, Willard Sr. and Wilbert Harvey. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Annie Horvath Annie Lou Oliver Addison Horvath, 88, a native of Crystal Springs, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, died Oct. 23, 2002. A graveside service was held at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 25 at Osyka Cemetery in Osyka, Miss. She is survived by her sons; Charles E. Addison of San Francisco, Calif., John F. Addison of Memphis, Tenn., Robert S. Addison of Jackson, Miss. and David O. Addison of Germansville, Penn.; daughter, Margaret Ann Addison Champagne of Thibodaux; sister, Mary Sue Oliver of Port Arthur, Texas; brother, Maurice Eugene Oliver of Port Arthur; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charley Addison of Osyka, Miss.; and second husband, Frank Horvath. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Judith Hubbell Judith Folse Hubbell, 55, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 3:20 p.m. Oct. 23, 2002. Visitation will be from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum. She is survived by her husband, Charles J. Hubbell; sons, Chris and Shane Hubbell, both of Vacherie; daughter, Angela Waguespack of Vacherie; son-in-law, Kerry Waguespack; sisters, Elizabeth Kraemer of Vacherie and Therese Legendre of Chackbay; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Yolande Brazan Folse. === ======================= 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. Sept. 23, 2002. She is survived by five sons, David, Daniel, Greg, Mark and Richard Lajaunie; one daughter, Sharon Lajaunie Pitre; one brother, Harry Landry; sister, Lorraine Landry; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy J. Lajaunie; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Prudent Landry; one son, Timothy Lajaunie; one sister, Lovenia Landry; and six brothers, Wilford, Hubert, Gilbert, Jewell, Tony and Herman Landry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Betty Jean O'Neal Betty Jean O'Neal, 67, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of New Orleans, died at 5 a.m. Oct. 23, 2002. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Dutch David, Jean Paul and William Kelly O'Neal; brother, Wilbert Collins; and grandchildren, Grace Kelly and Madison Kelly O'Neal. She was preceded in death by her parents, Levy Jr. and Temise Cheramie Collins. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rose Adams Rose Dell Adams, 71, a native and resident of Houma, died Oct. 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Houma. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday al the church with burial at Union Benevolent Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Ann Adams Fitch; brothers, Leroy, John, Lionel, Adrian, Albert, Charles, Wayne, Clyde, and Earl Williams; seven sisters, Jean Clare Williams, Cheryl Williams, Debra Williams Jones, Diana Coleman, Gwendolyn Williams, Bertha Williams, and Joel Williams Lewis; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Clarence Adams; parents, Ellen Johnson Thomas, Dan Thomas, and Willie Williams; and one brother, Calvin Williams. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louis Clement Louis "Buck" H. Clement, 71, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, died at 8:15 a.m. Oct. 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. 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, Vidalia P. Clement; sons, Marcus and Tod Clement; daughter, Terry Clement; sister, Adel Lambert; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anatole and Berthilde Clement; and brothers, Jourdan, Cinton, Gavin "Nat" and Wilmer Clement. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nicholas and Connor Wright Nicholas Quinn and Connor Finnian Wright, infant twins, of San Diego. Calif., died Oct. 24, 2002. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery in St. Francisville. They are survived by their parents, William H. IV and Sandra Savoie Wright; brothers, William Mason and Braedan James Wright, both of San Deigo; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Wright II of Baton Rouge; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Boxill, of Baton Rouge; Mr. and Mrs. Boyce J. Bourque of Cut Off; and Dr. and Mrs. Anthony E. Savoie, of Mobile, Ala.; great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Wright Jr. of Baton Rouge; Billie Jean Camus of Schreveport; Mr. and Mrs. Noles A. Collins of Cut Off; and Mr. and Mrs. Ames Savoie of Galliano; and great-great-grandmother, Olivia Toups of Houma. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell James Tassin James Elliott Tassin, 57, a native of New Orleans and resident of Killeen, Texas, died at 8 a.m. Oct. 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home parlor in Thibodaux, with burial at Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi, Miss. There will be a 10:30 a.m. graveside service. He is survived by his wife, Rose Herron; stepfather, Arthur Rokohl; sons, Vincent and Melvin Tassin; daughter, Karen Farley; brothers, Peter and Donald Tassin; sisters, Sarah Louise Guidry, Patsy Tassin and Barbara Wetekam; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Pearl Pregeant Tassin; parents, Ward and Georgette Chatelain Tassin; and brother, Ward J. Tassin Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Blaize Alfrey Blaize Pitre Guidry Alfrey, 76, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:05 p.m. Oct. 25, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today al Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her daughters, Myra Guidry Jackson and Darlene Guidry Bruce; brother, Etiene Pitre; sisters, Bessie Barrios and Bella Brunet; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph "Buck" Guidry; second husband, Abe Alfrey; parents, Duard and Blanche Charpentier Pitre; brother, Gilbert Pitre; and sister, Aline Plaisance Vegas. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Benoit Sr. Joseph J. Benoit Sr., 44, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died at 1:45 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2002. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. Religious services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Sally Boudreaux Benoit; his mother, Melvina Benoit Lasseigne; one son, Joseph J. Benoit Jr.; and four brothers, Roual Benoit, Jerome Benoit, Armond Lasseigne Jr. and Bruce Benoit. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Benoit; his stepfather, Armond Lasseigne Sr.; one son, Joshua Paul Benoit; one daughter, Jolene Ann Benoit; and one sister, Louise Benoit. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Irene Tabor Irene Cecile Bourgeois Tabor, 90, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Houma, died at 7:53 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by three sons; James E. Tabor Jr., Lewis C. Tabor and Thomas A. Tabor; two daughters, Mrs. Saul F. (Mary Gail) Landry and Mrs. Francis (Katherine) Mouil; one brother, Peter G. Bourgeois Jr.; one sister, Beverly Sinor; 21 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Tabor Sr.; her parents, Peter G. Bourgeois Sr. and Elizda "Lizzie" Barrilleaux Bourgeois; one son, Hudson W. Tabor; two sisters, Jeanne B. DeClouet and Mae B. Broussard; and one great- grandson, Brandon John Tabor. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louis Mazarac II Louis Joseph Mazarac II, 30, a native and resident of Houma, died Oct. 26, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial al St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Pierce Mazarac of Houma; daughters, Katie Lynn Mazarac and Ashlynn Marie Buras, both of Houma; parents, Barney and Elizabeth Begue Mazarac; grandparents, Harold Begue and Annie Dessell Mazarac, both of Houma; great-grandmother, Gertrude Daigle of Houma; and sister, Melissa M. Brooks. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Elizabeth Daigle Begue and Bennit Anthony Mazarac. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jody Arcement Jody "Byrd" Arcement, 49, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Oct. 26, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rosary Molaison Arcement; son, Jordan Arcement; daughter, Ainslev Arcement; brothers, Billy Arcement of Prairieville and Larry Arcement of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman "Tobin" and Isahelle St. Germain Arcement. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Earl Prestenbach Sr. Earl "Teenie" Joseph Prestenbach Sr., 66, a native and resident of Houma died at 3 a.m. Oct. 26, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Bernadetie Catholic Church in Houma, with burial at St. Francis de-Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Gloria Authement Prestenbach; sons, Glynn M., Earl J. Jr., Jed P. and Dan P. Prestenbach; daughters-in-law, Judy M. Marilyn, Jennifer and Toni Prestenbach; former daughter-in-law, Penny Matherne; brother, Tesmun "T.J." Prestenbach Jr.; sister-in-law, Lorina Griffin Prestenbach; sister, Doris Prestenbach Ledet of Houma; grandchildren, Glynn Jr. anel Loyman Prestenbach, Marylynn Prestenbach Foret, Mandy Lynn, Jeramie, Jessica, D.J., Scott and Sara Prestenbach; grandchildren-in-law, Natalie Prestenbach and Derrick Foret; great-grandchildren, Kelsi and Jaice Prestenbach; and step- grandchildren, Sabrina Dickerson, Ben and Hunter Franklin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tesmun J. Sr. and Eva LeBoeuf Prestenbach; maternal grandparents, Victor and Amanda Bouquet LeBoeuf; paternal grandparents, Willie and Augistine Kramer Preslenbach; and brother, Floyd Preslenbach. He was a retired salesman for Frito Lay and a former roughneck ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Douglas DeHart Douglas "Dougie" Adam DeHart, 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, who died at 9:35 p.m. Oct. 27, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Vehna Foret DeHart of Chauvin; sons, Ferrell, Carlton, Dwayne and Scotty DeHart; stepsons, Wayne and Perry Authement; brothers, Magnus and Leroy DeHart; sisters, Doris Authement and Barbara Carlos, 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Lillian Luke DeHart; and brothers, Jervais, Earl and Aubrey DeHart. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marie Plaisance Marie Griffin Plaisance, 90, a native and resident of Larose, died at 11:44 a.m. Oct. 27, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 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. She is survived by her sons; Raymond, Ernest. Nolan and Elton Plaisance; daughter, Evolia P. Curole; 23 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anaclet Plaisance; parents, Nathaniel and Clemontine Chiasson Griffin; son, Forest Plaisance; brothers, Clemille, Davis, Abel, Edmond, Opta, Thomas and Adam "Yin" Griffin; sisters, Edna Loupe, Enolia Loupe, Elmire, Beulah, Viola and Aline Griffin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell F.B. Oatis F.B. Oatis, 73, a native of Mississippi and resident of Labadieville, died Oct. 27, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 am Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his daughters, Willean Lewis of Mississippi, Annya Ausma of Napoleonville, Antionette Jupiter of Seattle, Wash., Jennifer Baloney of Kenner, Lori McGee of New Orleans, Darlene Bill, and Tammy Cheatham of Thibodaux, and Greta L Myles of Labadieville; sons, Frederick, and Bobby Oatis of Labadieville, Charles Oatis of Gulfport, Miss., and Ricky Cheatham of Labadieville; brothers, C.L. Barnes of Prentiss, Miss., and Lugene Barnes of Pachuta, Miss.; sisters, Roselee Barnes of St. Louis, Mo. and Eliza Barnes of Prentiss, Miss.; He is also survived by 23 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Cheatham Oatis; parents, Belfred and Rhoda Jordan Oatis; four brothers, and two sisters, ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Tanya Voisin Tanya Rena Voisin, 21, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 a.m. Oct. 27, 2002. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with cremation to follow. She is survived by her parents, Veronica Mayo Gold and Jerry P. Voisin; stepfather, Micheal Gold; stepmother, Janice Voisin; brothers, Coty R. Voisin and Nichollas Gold; sisters, Renee Nelton, Taylor E., Kristi and Amy Gold, Rita M. and Summer L. Voisin, Angelina and Jolcan Dubois. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wayne Rushing Wayne Carl Rushing, 50, a native of New Iberia and resident of Houma, died at 1:48 a.m. Oct. 27, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 lo 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Houma. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Debra Fortner Rushing; mother, Theresa Gautreaux Rushing; sons, Brian and Brandon Rushing; brothers, Kenneth and John Rushing; sisters, Melanie Rodrigue and Lisa Callahan. He was preceded in death by his father, Willard Rushing. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Robert Faye Robert Tony Faye, 58, a native of Kiln. Miss., and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 28. 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Rogers-Matherne Cemetery in Bayou Blue. He is survived by his wife, Annette White Faye of Bayou Blue; daughters, Joy Lynn Faye of Thibodaux, Shannon Marie Faye and Toni Jeannine Faye of Bayou Blue; brothers; Leroy Faye of Lake Charles and A.W. Faye Jr. of Bayou Blue; sister, Eva Rickman of Houma; and two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents, Androckles William Sr. and Louvenia Lewis Faye. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Peter Martin Peter J. Martin, 47, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5:27 p.m. Oct. 28, 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 the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Victor and Amelia Angelette Martin; and brothers, Randolph J. and Gregory A. Martin. He was preceded in death by his brother, Patrick Martin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lucia Lombas Lucia Cheramie Lombas, 79, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 2:20 p.m. Oct. 29, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Golden Meadow. She was survived by her son, Pat Lombas; daughter, Janice Lombas; nine grandchildren and eight g reat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Lombas Sr.; parents, Dolty Sr. and Dolcelia Terrebonne Cheramie; son, Anthony 'Tony" Lombas Jr.; brothers, Benoito, Dolty Jr. and Nolan "Mike" Cheramie. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Betty Monier Betty "Tut" Monier, 61, a native and resident of Raceland died at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 29, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Beatrice Champagne Monier; brother, Jerry Monier; and sister, Myrtle M. Foret She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph J. Monier Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Cecil Stoddard Cecil Lawrence Stoddard, 70, died at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 29, 2002. Contact Samart Funeral Home in Houma at 872-9685 for arrangements. Donations lo the Ministry of Caring at Mulberry Baptist Church, 2025 Bayou Black Drive, Houma, LA. are preferred. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Susan Robichaux Susan Renee' Robichaux, 34, a native and resident of Houma, died Oct. 29, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by her brothers, Steven Robichaux of Lawrenceville, Ga., and Branham Bergeron of Lilburn, Ga.; grandmothers, Eula Robichaux and Olive Parsons. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Joseph and Sandra Ruth Parsons Robichaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Warner Hassel Warner Connell Hassel, 78, a native of Milan, Tenn., and resident of Bourg, died at 11 a.m. Oct. 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Oakhaven Memorial Garden Cemetery in Trenton. Tenn. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Savoie Hassell; sons; Warner Connell Jr. and John Thomas Hassell; daughter, Sara Ellen Beery; stepsons, Glen and Faron Brooks; stepdaughter, Ada Landry; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Thomas and Beulah Connell Hassell; and stepson, Kirby Brooks. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Vera Dubois Vera "Jackie" Dubois, 81, a resident of Houma, died Oct. 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the KC Hall in Chauvin. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the KC Hall, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin. She is survived by her sons, Steve, Keith and Leo Dubois; daughter, Karen Dubois Raffray; sisters, Margaret Broadaway of Polkton, N.C., and Glenn Morris of Vera Beach, Fla.; 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester J. Dubois; parents, Hurley "Billy" and Alice Plyler Mills; son, Terry Dubois; and sisters, Reatba Plyler, Elease Durant and Mickey Please. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Knight Mary Louise Delaune Knight, 77, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 12:05 a.m. Oct. 31, 2002. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 9 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 St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by her husband, Roy J. Knight; daughter, Gayle K. Pierce; five grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Etienette Guidroz Delaune; brothers, Felix Jr., Jessie Sr. and Richard Delaune; sisters, Mabel Loupe and Maude Curole. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Patsy Eschette Patsy Angelette Eschette, 51, a native and resident of Larose, died at 4:16 a.m. Oct. 31, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Kurt Eschette; parents, Roy Sr. and Rose Angelette; son, Matthew Eschette; daughter, Heather Eschette; brothers, Bobby, Ronnie and Keith Angelette; and sister, Crystal Angelette Redmond. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Knight Mary Louise Delaune Knight, 77, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 12:05 a.m. Oct. 31, 2002. Visitation will be from 7 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 St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by her husband, Roy J. Knight; sons, Cornel C. and Roy A. Knight; daughter, Gayle K. Pierce; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Etienette Guidroz Delaune; brothers, Felix Jr., Jessie Sr. and Richard Delaune; sisters, Mabel Loupe and Maude Curole. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Letitia Webre Letitia A. Webre, 87, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:30 p.m. Oct. 31, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Webre; four brothers and three sisters. ==========================