Obituaries of NOVEMBER 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: 20 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 Patricia Roundtree Patricia M. Roundtree, 73, a native and resident of Seattle, Wash., died Oct. 31, 2002. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Albert "AJ." Roundtree; sons, Bruce, Jack, Steve, Joe, Jim, Mike and Kevin Roundtree; sisters-in-law Dorothy Lundgren, Ruby Boudreaux, Ora Roundtree, Elsie Vicknair and Joyce Roundtree; and brothers-in- law, Dean Lundgren, John Boudreaux and Lloyd Roundtree. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell James Raffray James Laverne Raffray, 48, a native of New Orleans and resident of Labadieville, died Nov. 1, 2002. A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville, with burial at St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville. He is survived by his wife, Karen Dubois Raffray; mother, Odeene Ulmer Raffray; son, Jaymes Raffray; daughter, Crystal Raffray; brother, George Allen Raffray; sisters, Diane Dew, Marie Thibodaux, Ruth Gray and Dessie Crager. He was preceded in death by his father, Alden Raffray. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ricky Trahan Ricky John Trahan, 46, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 1.2002. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Bayou Blue Methodist Church, with burial at 10 a.m. Thursday at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue. He is survived by his mother, Jerlyn Porche Hue; stepfather, Junius Hue; brothers, Kim Michael and Marti Trahan; stepbrother, Chris Hue; sister, Christine Bertinot; and stepsister, Magie Hue. He was preceded in death by his father, Cyril Trahan; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis "Paco" Porche and Mr. and Mrs. Norris Trahan. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elise Ponvelle Elise Snyder Ponvelle, 54, a native of Vacherie and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8 p.m. Nov. 2, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 7 p.m. today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Her body will be donated to Tulane Medical Research in New Orleans. She is survived by her husband, Robert J. Ponvelle Sr.; mother, Ethel H. Snyder, son, Robert J. Ponvelle Sr.; daughters, Amy and Patty Ponvelle; and sister, Diane Andras. She was preceded in death by her father, Harry V. Snyder. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Barbara Lewis Barbara "Bo-Bee" Lewis, 47, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 2, 2002. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland and from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Michelle O. Lewis of Thibodaux; brothers, Larry Martin Sr. of Torrence, Calif., Earl Martin Sr. and Lloyd Martin of Thibodaux; sisters, Mary L. Johnson, Beverly Vallian, and Thelma Johnson of Thibodaux, and Marquerite Riley of Atlanta, Ga. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucien Sr. and Rose Bolt Martin; brothers, Lucien Martin Sr. and Terry Martin; and sister, Brenda Martin Hogan. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Carl Duet Carl Michael Duet. 48, a native of Raceland and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:35 p.m. Nov. 3, 2002. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic- Church in Cut Off. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Hebert Duet; parents, Edmond and Elvida Cheramie Duet; sons, Jason and Brandon Duet; daughter, Ashley Duet; brothers, Bob and Bryan Duet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Phillip Gaudet III Phillip "Bearcat," "Junior," Gaudet III, 52, a native and resident of Luling, died at 2:10 a.m. Nov. 3, 2002. Visitation will be from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. A religious service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his former wife, Joan Breaux Gaudet; stepmother, Delia Somme Gaudet; son, Jesse Gaudet; daughter, Becky Gaudet Vedros; sister, Carol LeSage; stepsisters, Michele Osburn, Henrietta and Ava Somme; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip Jr. and Loretta Sevin Gaudet. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Kody Pregeant Kody Ryan Pregeant, infant, of Grand Isle, died at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 3, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Mark Pregeant II and Amber Davis; grandparents, Mark Pregeant, Angel Blanchard, Joyce Bradberry, Philip Bradberrv and Kenny Davis. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elvert Pharagood Elvert 'Tom" Leonard Pharagood, 65, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 3, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ceola Louise Pharagood of Thibodaux; son, Don Robertson of Thibodaux; daughter, Cynthia Henderson Young of Thibodaux; brother, Winston Pharagood of Thibodaux; sisters, Barbara Mae Jones, Audrey Davis, Gloria Henderson, and Elouise Webber all of Thibodaux; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cornelious and Mary Pharagood; son, Elvert Pharagood Jr.; two daughters, Laura and Tina Pharagood; and six brothers. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Adam Rodrigue Adam "Big Foot" Rodrigue, 80, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, died Nov. 3, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. 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 sisters, Pauline R. Plaisance and Loretta R. Perez. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Adams Rodrigue; parents, Anidas and Beatrice Rodrigue; mother, Maria D. Rodrigue; son, Paul Eschette; brother, Anidas Rodrigue Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sidney Roger Jr. Sidney J. Roger Jr., 61, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 3:50 p.m. Nov. 3, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews. He is survived by his wife, Una Lirette Roger; mother, Gladys Pitre Roger; son, Sidney J. Roger III; daug hters, Tara Gingell and Monica Roger; brothers, Harold and Carol Roger; and sisters, Laura Mae Leonard, Judy Bourg, Loretta Adams and Barbara Monahan. He was preceded in death by his father, Sidney J. Roger Sr.; and brothers, Roland and Peter Roger. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leonise Terrebonne Leonise Marie Terrebonne, 77, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:38 a.m. Nov. 3, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at Hebert Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her brothers, Maurice "Mike" and Rodney "P.T." Terrebonne; and sisters, Hazel Dupre, Irene Kern and Earline Pitre. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dominic and Nathilde Cheramie Terrebonne; and brothers, Leo K. and Irvy Terrebonne; sisters, Augusta Adams, Eleanore Terrebonne and Genevieve Doucet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell George Norris III George O. Norris III., 58, a native of Longview, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 4, 2002. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Marguerite Hoffmann Norris; parents, George and Robinette Norris; daughters, Leigh Chandler and Laura Fisher; stepdaughter, Angela Crighton; sons-in-law, Mike Chandler, Chris Fisher and Alexander Crighton; sister, Deborah N. Hightower; brothers-in-law, Charles F. Hightower and John Hoffmann; sister-in-law, Mollie Hoffmann; godsons, Heath and Seth Hightower; and grandchildren, Clint and Clay Chandler and Callie Fisher. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; George and Callie Norris, Emmett Clark and Elise Baylis. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Melanie Rodriguez Melanie Plaisance Rodriguez, 95, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 5:25 p.m. Nov. 4, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Rodriguez; parents, Raymond and Bertha Templet Plaisance; and brothers, Lawless, Wallace, Benson, Severine, Jessie and Gaston Plaisance. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Audrey Rernont Audrey Mae Remont, 65, of Sulphur, died Nov. 4, 2002. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Curt Bourgeois of Westwego; daughters, Deborah Bourgeois Severs and Barbara Bourgeois Losh, both of Sour Lake, Texas; and three grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell John Gaudet John Herbert Gaudet, 68, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:20 a.m. Nov. 5, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Judith Gamble Gaudet; sons, Tim, Scott and Duane Smith; daughter, Gaynell Gaudet Ardillo; brothers, Victor, Felix and Louis Gaudet; sisters, Christine Verrett and Loraine Aucoin; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Roselie Fryou Gaudet; son, John Jeffrey Gaudet; and brothers, Hembley "Man," Gilday and Arnes Gaudet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dean Guillory Dean Guillory, 62, a native of Eunice and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Nov. 5, 2002. Contact Samart Funeral Home at 872-9685 for funeral times. She is survived by her sons, Claiborne Jr., Scott and Mike Morvant; daughters, Tammy Schmidt and Betsy Breaux; sisters, Leander Johnson and Joyce Rouse; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Artion Guillory; brother, Ezeb Guillory. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Flavie Melancon Flavie Gautreaux Melancon, 94, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Larose, died at 2:50 a.m. Nov. 6, 2002. Contact Falgout Funeral Home at 537-5261 for more information. Burial will be at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose. She is survived by her daughter, Bobbie M. Melancon of Larose; stepdaughter, Ruth M. Richardel of Larose; three grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, eight step-great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph P. Melancon; parents, Alexandre and Alma Guidry Gautreaux; daughter, Joanna M. Bourgeois; brothers, Sidney, Rene and Alex Gautreaux; and sister, Viola G. Federine. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Linton Pitre Linton B. Pitre, 84, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 6, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 to 11 a.m. Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. There will be a Masonic Rose Cross service at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Terrebonne; son-in-law, Raleigh Terrebonne; three grandchildren, one step-granddaughter and seven great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nola G. Pitre; parents, Felix and Angela Williams Pitre; and brother, Elmo Pitre Sr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Josephine Billiot Josephine "Mabel" Billiot, 55, a native and resident of Houma died at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6, 2002. There will be no service, and she will be cremated. She is survived by her husband, Easton Billiot; daughter, Kathy Billiot Lirette; brothers, Louis "Mac," Edward, Ernest, Nolan and Joseph Lodrigue; sisters, Mildred and Irene Chaisson; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eloi "Mexican" and Elizabeth Billiot Lodrigue; brother, Junior Lodrigue; and sister, Marie Florence Lodrigue. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Danny Eymard Danny A. Eymard, 55, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 3:38 a.m. Nov. 7, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn France Eymard; mother, Saraphine Gisclair Eymard; sons, Derek and Jerome Eymard; daughter, Leslie Eymard; sister, Beverly Chouest; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Collins Eymard; and brother, Delano Eymard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Samson Guidry Sr. Samson John "Coo" Guidry Sr., 79, a native and resident of Houma died at 11:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Bernice Louviere Guidry of Houma; three sons; Ray J. Guidry, Samson "Sammy" Guidry Jr. and wife, Tammy Dover Guidry and Craig W. Guidry and wife, Vickie Pontiff Guidry of Houma; one daughter, Janet G. Alston and husband, John Alston of Houma; four brothers, Lloyd "Patot" Guidry, Raoul Guidry, Lee Guidry and Charles Guidry of Houma; one sister, Pearl G. Porche of Houma; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sampson Joseph Guidry and Olga Duplantis Guidry; one grandson, Corey Guidry; three brothers, Rudolph "Peco" Guidry, Elward "Tutty" Guidry and Ralph Guidry; and one sister, Lois Souther. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Neil Howard Neil Morris Howard, 78, a native of Corsiciana, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Christ Baptist Church. Religious services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Bea Howard of Houma; two daughters, Shelia H. Miller and husband, Johnny M. Miller of Luling and Gloria H. Richardson and husband, Gary J. Richardson of Metairie; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Howard and Norma Tickle Howard; and one brother, Weldon "Fred" Howard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alcide Sapia Alcide "Chick" Sapia, 94, native of Raceland and a resident of Houma died Nov. 7, 2002. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. today at Raceland Assembly of God Church. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He was survived by his wife, Nora LeBouef Sapia; three daughters, Mary Jane Loupe, Rosemary Callais, Betty Ann Melancon; a brother, Pierre Sapia Jr., a sister, Georgina Chaisson; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pierre Sapia Sr. and Ernestine Boudoin Sapia; two brothers, George Sapia, Carrol Sapia; and a grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Harry Tabor Harry J. Tabor, 58, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, died Nov. 7, 2002. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home Chapel, 5100 Ponchartrain Blvd. in Metairie Cemetery. A memorial Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel with burial at Lake Lawn Park Garden of Peace. He was the brother of Dorothy Trosclair, Morris, Norris and Sam Tabor; and stepbrother of Eola T. Pitre, Johnny and Walter Tabor, all of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alidor and Inez B. Tabor; stepbrother, Norman Tabor; and stepsister, Rita Mae Tabor. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Kenneth Trusty Kenneth E: Trusty, 37, a native of Decatur, Ga., and resident of Lawrenceville, Ga., died Friday, Nov. 8, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Bill Head Funeral Home, Lilburn/Tucker Chapel in Tucker, Ga. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Sunday at the chapel, with burial at 2 p.m. in Holloway Family Cemetery in Talbotton, Ga. He is survived by his wife, Angelle Duplantis of Lawrenceville and formally of Houma; his mother, Ruby Trusty of Talbotton; three sisters, Glenda Wheeler "Doodle Bug" of Marietta, Ga., Patricia Shirling and Susie Evans, both of Talbotton; one brother, Jimmy Trusty of Monticello, Fla.; and numerous relatives. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Yvonne Andras Yvonne Andras, 74, a native of New Orleans and resident of Morgan City, died at 5:50 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Morris Andras; one son, Raymond O'Neal Smith Jr.; two daughters, Sharon Fuselier and Gwendolyn Schademann; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Neva St. Remain Jeansonne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Audrey Remont Audrey Mae Remont, 65, a native of Cut Off, died Nov. 8 in a Sulphure nursing home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Curt Bourgeois of Westwego; daughters, Deborah Bourgeois Severs and Barbara Bourgeois Losh, both of Sour Lake, Texas; and three grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Rainey III Joseph "Duckey" Charles Rainey III, 52, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died at 12:40 p.m. Nov. 8, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Plymouth Rock Baptist Church in Houma. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial at Live Oaks Cemetery in Gibson, He is survived by his sons, Anthony and Antonio Rainey of New Orleans; brothers, Johnny Branch III of Thibodaux, Robert Matthews of New Orleans, Tony, Herman, Hayward and Gregory Matthews, Leonard Williams Jr., and Benny Williams Jr., all of Houma; sisters, Connie Matthews, Verna W. Smith, Martha A Johnson, and Hazel L. Hartman of Houma, Irma L. Harris and Rose M. Trosclair of Chauvin; and grandmother, Rosie J. Williams of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Charles Rainey II and Deborah Mosely. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lessie Hebert Creel Lessie Hebert Creel, 67, a native of Oak Grove and a resident of Labadieville, died on Nov. 9, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She was survived by her husband, Roland "Shorty" Creel; sons, Lester Sylvain Hebert Jr., Christopher Benjamin Hebert; daughters, Shirley Salter, Mona Hebert, Vickie Little, Mary Dees; a brother, two sisters, 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband,Lester Hebert Sr.; parents, Agnes Turnbow Hemphill, William T. Hemphill; three brothers, and three sisters. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Howard Hebert Sr. Howard "Shorty" Joseph Hebert, Sr., 65, a native and resident of Montegut died at 8:35 p.m. Nov. 9, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Montegut Fire Station. A Mass of Christian burial will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the Bisland Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Authement Hebert of Mississippi; sons, Howard Hebert Jr., William Hebert of Montegut, Wilfred Hebert of Houma, Vincent Hebert of Bourg and Chad Hebert of Monroe; daughters, Nancy H. Naquin, Melissa H. Ledet of Montegut, Tina Hebert of Chauvin and Kim H. Hadaway of Houma; a brother, Wallace Hebert of Washington; 11 grandchildren and five step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents, William and Lucille Matherne Hebert; son, Chris James Hebert; brother, George Hebert; sisters, Felicia Foret, Emalie H. Darcey and Ozanna Hebert; a step-grandson, Floyd Naquin Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ivy Melancon Ivy Joseph Melancon, 87, a native of Raceland and a resident of Marrero for 52 years, died November 9, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by Velma Hebert Melancon; a brother, Loveless (LJ.) Melancon; and two sisters, Corrine Sapia and Lena Pierce. He was preceded in death by Johnny and Hedwige Theriot Melancon; three brothers, Willie, Ronald, Wilmer Melancon; two sisters, Irene Martin and Elma Bonvillian. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Roy Jean Cortez Roy Jean Cortez, 82, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 12:30 a.m. Nov. 10, 2002. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer. A Mass of Chri stian burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Essie Mac Granier Cortez; sons, Schuyler Cortez and Paul Cortez; daughters, Geraldine Bertrand, Joyce Kraemer and Cheryl Mahler; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oleaus and Evelyn Kraemer Cortez; brothers, Richard, Hubert, Kliebert and Sidney Cortez; sisters, Lorraine Lilly, Gertrude Daigle, Lillian Rosine, Marie Cortez, Grace Hano, Odile Gates and Melodia Bourg. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Carrie Link Carrie Jones Link, 63, a native of Holm Solms and resident of La Place, died Sunday Nov. 10, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday at St. Mary Baptist Church in White Castle. A religious service will be held at noon Saturday at the church with burial at St. Phillip Baptist Church Cemetery in Modeste. She is survived by her father, Aristah Jones of Donaldsonville; daughters, Debra. Roxanne and Sherrill Link of New Orleans, Beverly Mandolph of LaPlace, Patricia L. Dickerson of White Castle and Pamela L. Walton of Raleigh, N.C.; sons Rickey and David Link Jr. of Plaquemine; sisters, Judy Austin and Genevieve Brown of New Orleans and Rosie Jones of Donaldsonville; brothers, Milton Jones of New Orleans and Ouis Williams of Brooklyn, N.Y.; 17 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lydia Jones; one grandson, Don Morris; and her grandparents. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Vincent Tabor Vincent J. "Cocorone" Tabor, 60, a native and resident of Choctaw, died Nov. 10, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Choctaw Fire Station; A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Hebert Tabor; daughter, Lori A. Tabor; two brothers, seven sisters and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Elodia Sanchez Tabor; and three brothers. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Duane Ford Duane M. Ford, 42, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:15 a.m. Nov. 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Thomas Aquinas in Thibodaux. A memorial Mass will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Thomas Aquinas. He is survived by his grandmother, Odette Ponson Seely; sister, Donna Ford Lester; and brother-in-law, Joey P. Lester. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joan "Susie" Seely Ford and Harvey J. Ford; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Luke Ford Sr. and Irby "Dub" Seely Sr.; and Terry L Hawkins and Charisse M. Gravois. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eugene Frickey Eugene John Frickey, 76, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Nov. 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at First Assembly of God Church in Des Allemands. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at die church with burial at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. He is survived by his wife, Agnes Dufresne Frickey; sons, Terry and Bruce Frickey; daughter, Sheryl Mann; brother, E.E. Frickey; and nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred John and Pauline Dufrene Frickey; brother, RJ. Frickey; and sister, Fannie Keller. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Margaret Gettys Margaret Loeske Gettys, 61, died at 10 a.m. Nov. 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel with interment at All Saints Mausoleum. She is survived by her husband, Warren A. Gettys; daughters, Jeannine C. Gettys, Kimberly P. Treadaway and Stacie C. Gettys; brother, Norman O. Loeske; sister, Frances L. Gagliano; and one grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Pauline Schouest Pauline Naquin Schouest, 69, a native of Pointe-Aux-Chenes and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 3 p.m. Nov. 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue. She is survived by her husband, Nacy Schouest Sr; mother, Lena Naquin; sons, Clinton Schouest, Johnnie Savoie, Robert Thibodaux, Randy Sahermac and Nacy Schouest Jr.; daughters, Elaine Carter, Lena Schouest, Patty Gisclair and Loretta Cheramie; brothers, Godfrey, Buvince and Lionel Naquin Jr.; sisters, Rose Boudreaux, Brenda Dickie and Tuttie Naquin; 14 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Lionel Naquin; grandsons, Donnie Paul Carter, Edward Matherne Jr. and Rory and Jory Gisclair; daughters, Geraldine Matherne, Fabbie Breaux and Hellen Schouest; brother, Murphy Naquin; and sister, Ellen Naquin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Madison Richoux Madison Nicole Richoux, infant, a native of Montegut, died Monday, Nov. 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with burial at the Garden of Memories in Gray. She is survived by her parents, Heather Angela Gregoire and Chad Anthony Richoux; grandparents, Julius and Francis Gregoire and Todd and Alice Richoux; and brother, Chad Anthony Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Houston Smith Houston "T.T." Smith, 67, a native and resident of Chauvin died at 9:35 a.m. Nov. 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the K.C. Hall in Chauvin. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the K.C. Hall with burial at Bisland Cemetery. He is survived by his second wife, Barbara S. Smith; stepson, Alvin Leboeuf; stepdaughter, Charlene Trouulliet; brother, Roland Smith; sister, Hilda Authement; and 12 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Delma Smith; parents, Clovis and Rose Carrere Smith; brother, Nolan Smith; and sister, Rita Rodrigue. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Thelma Bourgeois Thelma G. Bourgeois, 71, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:53 a.m. Nov. 12, 2002. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Webster J. Bourgeois Sr.; sons Webster Jr., Carl A, and Dwayne L. Bourgeois; daughters, Winifred Parzynski, Stephanie A. Wagner, Patricia B. Neal and Lesley B. Terrebonne; and 14 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oris "Black" and Felicia Kraemer Autin; and foster mother, Alice Remont. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Maud Beard Maud "Boots" South Beard, 72, a native of Kentucky and resident of Houma, died Nov. 12, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. A religious service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the chapel, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park. She is survived by her son, James C. Beard of Elberta, Ala.; daughter, Michelle B. Price of Raceland; brother, Buford South; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Martin Beard; parents Floyd and Golden Witt South; and brother, John South. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Emile Cunningham Emile Joseph Cunningham, 73, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:22 a.m. Nov. 12, 2002. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and 8:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Freeman Cunningham of Houma; son, Torris M. Cunningham; daughters, Blanche C. Melerine, Cathy C. Green of Houma, Darlene C. Skouby of High Ridge, Mo.; brothers, Willis Cunningham, Richard Cunningham of Houma, Johnny Cunningham of Tampa, Fla.; sisters, Jennie Cunningham Theriot and Sylvia Cunningham Talbot of Houma; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis Cunningham and Blanche Blanchard Cunningham. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Edward Gros Sr. Edward John "Mann" Gros Sr., 82, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 9:35 p.m. Nov. 12, 2002. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lois Delaune Gros; two sons, Sidney Gros and Edward Gros Jr.; two daughters, Alice Lasseigne and Pauline Vedros; four sisters, Lillian Breaux, Ella Mae Gros, Lilly Mae Bailey and Irene Acosta; five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claiborne and Carrie Borne Gros; brother, Clarence Gros; and sister, Vivian Gros. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louis LeCompte Louis Joseph "Buster" LeCompte, 76, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Bourg died at 7:42 p.m. Nov. 12, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mae Hutchinson LeCompte of Bourg; daughter, Louise Ann LeCompte Dubroc; sisters, Vivian LeCompte Champagne of Houma and Una LeCompte of Grand Caillou; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix Joseph Sr. and Felice Pitre LeCompte; daughter, Anita Marie LeCompte; brothers, Felix Jr. and Bruce LeCompte; and sisters, Vernell L Bretz, Rose L. Dumesnil and Mary LeCompte. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jewel Pearson Jewel Pearson, 68, a native of Eutaw, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at 11 p.m. Nov. 12, 2002. Visitation will be from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. She will be cremated. She is survived by her sons, Joyal "Tony" Jr. and Michael Robichaux; daughters, Gwendolyn Olivier and Linda Sitzman; brothers, Gerald, Ray and Wilse Lee; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, James H. Lee and Vicie Lee; brothers, James Jr., Richard and John Lee; and sisters, Audrey Pearson and Nan Speed. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Georgia Schexnayder Georgia Elnora Clark Schexnayder, 73, a native of Gist, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 9:15 p.m. Nov. 12, 2002. Visitation will be 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and until 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Houma. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Stanley Roy Schexnayder of Houma; sons, Glenn Schexnayder of Schriever, Steven Schexnayder and Kirk Schexnayder of Houma; daughter, Denise Schexnayder Cheramie of Houma; brothers, Gene Clark of Mauriceville, Texas and Herman Clark of Argentina; sister, Madeline Clark Neel of Mauriceville; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fad Howard Clark and Willie Iva Ratcliff Clark; and sister, Dorothy Clark Peco. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Desi Zeringue Desi Ray Zeringue, 48, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 13, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Moss Zeringue; mother, Lucile Hardy Zeringue; son, Desi Z. Shavor; daughter, Candice D. Parfait; sister, Donna Z. Allemand; three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Milton Pierre Zeringue. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell William Forse William "Billy" Forse, 38, a native of Raceland and resident of Cut Off, died Nov. 13, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and from 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Larose. A religious service will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Silver Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Progress, Miss. He is survived by his parents, Tommy Forse and Vickie Blanchard; stepfather, Lawrence Blanchard Jr.; daughters, Shelbie and Gabryell Forse; brothers, Todd Forse and Craig Blanchard; and sisters, Dawn Jones, Kellie Dominique, Mindy Johnson and Laurieann Blanchard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clarence Joseph Jr. Clarence Joseph Jr., 79, a native of Raceland and resident of New Orleans, died Nov. 14, 2002. A funeral service will be held at noon Tuesday at United Pentecostal Church in Mathews, with burial at Morning Star Cemetery. He is survived by his daughter, Almetia Joseph Goff of Thibodaux; sons, Clarence III, Willie and Wilbert Joseph, all of New Orleans; sister, Rose Mary Joseph Reed of Raceland; brothers, Ernest, Jessie, L.J. and Warren Joseph of Raceland, Charles Joseph Sr. of New Orleans and Alcy Joseph of Boutte; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Betty Lewis Betty Ann Lewis, 45, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 14, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Old Fountain Baptist Church in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the Church Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Gloria L Campbell; stepfather, Charlie Campbell; brothers, Wilfred Lewis of Opelousas, Fleming Moore of Escodia, Calif, and Nathaniel Lewis of Grayson; sisters, Sharlene Lewis and Carol Ann Lewis, both of Thibodaux; stepbrother, Elward Carter of Thibodaux; stepsister, Dianne Carter of Thibodaux; devoted friend, Michael Porch of Gibson; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Fleming Lewis Sr.; son, Perry C. Lewis; stepbrother, Morrell Carter; grandmother, Annette Hills; and grandfather, Oberline Moore. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Grady LaCaze Grady Lee LaCaze, 73, a native of Centerville, Miss., and resident of Vacherie, died at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 14, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Antionette Serio LaCaze; sons, Martin, Robert and Michael LaCaze; daughter, Mary Ann Boutillette; brothers, J.P. and Dudley LaCaze; sisters, Frances Marino and Catherine Kay; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Lessie Johnnet LaCaze; brothers, Joseph and Elmer LaCaze; and sister, Josephine Robertson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eula Pope Eula Bergeron Pope, 87, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 6:02 p.m. Nov. 14, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Odis J. Pope Jr. of Chauvin; daughters, Mona P. Bergeron of Woodward. O kla. and Sharon P. Peltier of Chauvin; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odis J. Pope Sr.; parents, Americus and Ursula Robichaux Bergeron; and sister, Nora Bergeron. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Millard Smith Millard "Melow" Smith, 59, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 10:10 a.m. Nov. 14, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor .Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his daughter, Yvonne Smith Alleman; brother, Joe Matherne; sister, Dot Baudwin, and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Mae Smith; mother, Delia Crochet; and brother, Michael Matherne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Harrison Kiger Sr. Harrison J. Kiger Sr., 69, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:54 a.m. Friday Nov 15, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Dupre Kiger; two sons, Garrison Joseph Kiger and Harrison "Buddy" Kiger Jr.; and one sister, Emilie Kiger Pitre. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Kiger, Sr. and Odelia Griffin Kiger; one son, Hank Joseph Kiger; three brothers, Andrew Kiger, Adrian Kiger and Jim Kiger; and two sisters, Rosalena Kiger and Odelia Kiger Griffen. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dorothy Moncada Dorothy G. Moncada, 81, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Cut Off, died at 9:33 p.m. Nov. 15. 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery- She is survived by her husband, John J. Moncada Sr.; son, John J. Moncada Jr.; daughter, Dianne M. Duet; sister, Betty Clara Dauterive; and five grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Thibodaux Mary Jane Griffin Thibodaux, 63, a native of Houma and a resident of Schriever, died at 3:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at First United Pentacostal Church. Religious services will be at 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, George J. Thibodaux, Jr. of Schriever; six daughters, Mrs. Jim (Becky) Wurst, Mrs. Danny (Angela) LeCompte, Jamie Lynn Merritt of Houma, Mrs. Drake (Millie) Bourgeois of St. Amant, Mrs. Theo (Brenda) DeShazo of Hammond and Mrs. Bruce (Mary) Zeringue of Paulina; two brothers, Anthony "Jr." Griffin of Grand Caillou and J.C. Griffin of Houma; one sister, Velma Griffin of Gonzales; three half brothers, David Griffin, Daniel Griffin and Ricky Griffin of Houma; three sisters, Anna Griffin, Paula Griffin and Brenda Griffin of Houma; 28 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Columbus Griffin and Oddessa Trosclair Griffin; one son, Donald Joseph Duhe'; one daughter, Theresa D. Merritt; one brother, Steve Griffin; and two sisters, Betsy Griffin and Rita Picou. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eliot Sumner Eliot Thomas Sumner, 87, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Houma, died at 6:25 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2002. Private services were held. He is survived by his wife, Theresa I. Sumner; two daughters, Melissa Santa Sumner Authement and Janelle Catherine Sumner Ellian and husband Michael Philip Ellian; and one grandchild, Macy Elizabeth Authement. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Ranee Sumner and Margaret Stubblefield Sumner; his in-laws, Charles and Santa Incarnato; two brothers, Joseph Sumner and William Graham Sumner; one sister, Mildred Sumner Hannahan. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elliot Sumner Elliot Sumner, a native of New Orleans and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 6:25 p.m. Nov. 16, 2002. Services will be private. He is survived by his wife, Teresa I. Sumner; daughters, Janelle Catherine Sumner Ellian and Melissa Santa Sumner Authement; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Rance and Margaret Stubblefield Sumner; brothers, Joseph and William Graham Sumner; and sister, Mildred Sumner Hannahan. He was a parishioner of St Ann Catholic Church. He was a World War II veteran and a P.O.W. of the Korean War. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Martin Ohmer Martin J. Ohmer, 49, a native of Amelia and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:15 p.m. Nov. 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at South Thibodaux Fire Station. He is survived by his wife, Gail Chiasson Ohmer; parents, Irving and Elsie Martin Ohmer Sr.; sons, Wayne Ohmer and Gary Martin; daughter, Jennifer Ohmer Martin; brothers, Irving "Poocbie" Jr. and Douglas Ohmer; sister, Brenda Ohmer Hymel and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; George and Florence Banas Ohmer and Charles and Eunice Hebert Martin of Napoleonville. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed hunting. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Raymond Dawson, Raymond "Ray" Albert Dawson, 45, a native of Houston, Texas, died Nov. 17, 2002. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. He is survived by his sisters, Connie D. Bourg and Cathy D. Betemps; brothers, Mike and Steven Dawson; brother-in-law, Ronnie Bourg; special friend, Beryl LeCompte; seven nieces and nephews; and 12 great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, James "Jim" A. Dawson and Doris Dawson Blanchard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Evida Kilgen Evida DeFelice Kilgen, 91, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 3:10 a.m.. Nov. 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Ronald and Kirk Kilgen; daughters, Barbara K. Chaisson and Kathleen Kilgen; brother, Savare DeFelice; sisters, Thelma DeFelice Lewis, Daisy DeFelice Duvigneaud; grandchildren, Duane and Brent Chaisson, Brian, Rachael, Jessica, Koby and Krista Kilgen, Malinda and Michaela Rome; nine great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry B. Kilgen; parents, Esteff and Elmire Galjour DeFelice; and brothers, Stephen Lloyd and Luke DeFelice. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Steven Spradlin Steven "Oreo" A. Spradlin, 19, a native and resident of Raceland, died Nov. 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. A remembrance service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday. He is survived by his mother, Betty Mann Spradlin; fiancee, Susan Wenberg; grandparents, Wornie and Lonnie Bailey, Lucy Spradlin and Lillie Mann; brother, Matthew Spradlin; and sisters, Sara Cox, Rebecca Matherne and April Hebert. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Spradlin; grandparents, Frank Mann and Marvin Spradlin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Frances Hebert Frances "Fran" Anne Hebert, 24, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 18, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her parents, George and Sue Hebert; grandparents, Elizabeth O. Hebert, Emile J. and Princess D. Borne; brother, Freddie Hebert; niece, Macy Hebert; nep hews, Alexander and Andre' Hebert; and sister-in-law, Lana A. Hebert. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Freddie Hebert. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Olevia Anderson Olevia "Elnora" Anderson, 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 18, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at United Methodist Church on Johnson Ridge. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial will at Blue Lillie Cemetery on Johnson Ridge. She is survived by one nephew; Joseph Sports of New Orleans. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Anderson; parents, Joseph and Cora Barker, and one sister, Dorothy Spotts. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marie Matherne Marie "Nat" Theriot Matherne, 76, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 6:38 a.m. Nov. 18. 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with cremation to follow. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Hebert; brothers, Dave and George Theriot; sisters, Corinne Thibodeaux and Catherine Boudreaux; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace J. Malherne; parents, Valerie and Bessie Toups Theriot; brothers, Valerie Jr. and Gerald Theriot; and sisters, Annabel! T. Bourg and Velma T. Foret. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louis Foret Louis Oville Foret, 84, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 12:15 a.m. Nov. 19, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Isoline Pierce Foret; daughters, Dolores Foret Touchton; brothers, Ivy, Pierre Benny Jr. and Paul Foret; sister, Cerita Leblanc; granddaughter, Tammy B. Arcement and her husband, Andre Arcement; and great-grandchildren, Ashley and Aaron Arcement. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pierre Sr. and Ella Babin Foret; and brother, Joseph Rhine Foret. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Oreika Esponge Oreika 'Taunt Beke" Esponge, 69, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off died at 6:35 a.m. Nov. 19, 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 a son, Carl 'Tony" A. Esponge; daughter, Mary Esponge Guidroz; son-in-law, Mark Guidroz; brothers, Edward 'T-Nu" and Terrance Duet; sisters, Nona Mullican and Sourita Griffin; and grandchildren, Joey and Lindsey Guidroz. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Esponge Sr.; parents, Ernest and Nocia Guidry Duet; foster parents, Nuncess and Lezima "Mim" Guidry; son, Joseph E. Esponge Jr.; brothers, Ernest and Leon Duet; and godchild, Belinda Duet She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a sitter for the elderly. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Christopher Betemps Christopher J. Betemps, 44, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:30 p.m. Nov. 19, 2002. A religious service will be held at 10 a m. Friday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his father, Henry B. Betemps; and brothers, Leo, Henry Jr. and Robert L. Betemps. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Tabor Betemps. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dylan Trahan Dylan Michael Trahan, 4, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:42 p.m. Nov. 19, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Amy Lynn Trahan; maternal grandparents, Gail and Eric Price; maternal great-grandfather, Leo Blanchard; paternal grandparents, Timothy and Christine Trahan; paternal great-grandfather, George Trahan; and sisters, Bailigh Hebert and Caitlynn Douglas. He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmother, Gertrude Blanchard; and paternal great-grandmother, Delphine Trahan. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Margarita Bourg Margarita Elizabeth Guerrero Bourg, 73, a native of Mexico and resident of Houma, died at 5:10 a.m. Nov. 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at St Eloi Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Richard Bourg of Houma; brothers, Ignacio, Berito and Francisco Guerrero; sister, Maria Ramirez of Guadalajara, Mexico; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by, her parents, Isidoro and Josephine Paredes Guerrero; husband, Harris Bourg; and son, Fermin Bourg. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gertrude Matherne Gertrude S. Matherne, 80, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:04 p.m. Nov. 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at Bayou Blue Methodist Church in Bayou Blue. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at Matherne Cemetery in Bayou Blue. She is survived by her husband, Aaron Walter Matherne; son, Ronald Matherne; daughter, Katherine M. Thibodaux; brothers, Lawrence and Willie "Bill" Savoie; sisters, Marion Benoit and Doris Daigle; one grandchild and one great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Sr. and Eva Stevens Savoie; brothers, James "Jay" Jr. and Roy Savoie; sisters, Mae Thibodaux and Olivia Carroll. She was a member of Bayou Blue Methodist Church. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell John Christen Sr. John "Pete" Christen Sr., 66, a native, of Barataria and resident of Dulac, died at 2:42 p.m. Nov. 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac. 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, Rose Mary Duthu Christen; sons, Kevin J., Christen and John O. Christen Jr.; daughters, Charlene Perrin, Sherry Christen and Charmaine Magee; brother, Vernon Christen; 11 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Sr. and Catherine Dufrene Christen; stepmother, Laura Landry Christen; brothers, Lawrence Jr. and Norbert Christen; and great-grandchild, Kade Parfait. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Susan Landry Susan Gass Landry, 47, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Gray, died at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. Mass will be at 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Terry "T.J." Landry Jr.; one daughter, Mrs. Nathan (Tiffany) Truxillo; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Doris Orgeron Gass; and one brother, Norman Gass. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Olivia Garscia Olivia Garscia, 79, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died at 4:52 a.m. Nov. 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Monday at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Belle Rose. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the church with burial at Rose Hill/St. James Cemetery in Belle Rose. She is surv ived by her sisters, Luvertha Speed, Elouise Foster and Susan Garscia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Orelia William Garscia; brother, Willie Alexander; and sisters, Carrie Smith and Lucy Garscia. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Helen Chruma Helen Elizabeth Chruma, native Knoxville, Tenn., and resident of Houma, died at 9:15 p.m. Nov. 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Leslie Everett Chruma of Houma; sons, Gary Everett, Robin Lyle and Douglas Lynn Chrume; daughter, Sandra Sue Vinson; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Colonel Hugh and Edith Atkins Jones; brothers, Claude Hugh, Boyd Glen and Charles Buddy Jones; sister, Edith Sue Jones Sonier; and great-grandson, Jeremy Paul Chruma. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eddie Ledet Sr. Eddie Joseph Ledet Sr., 66, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 10:40 p.m. Nov. 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dolores Melancon Ledet; sons, Eddie Jr. and Keith Anthony Ledet; daughters, Sheila Danner, Laura ledet, Denise and Tina Pitre; brother, Dudley Ledet; sisters, Mary Lee Veclros, Dorothy Colby and Sandra Stevens, 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Levi and Mabel LeBlanc Ledet; and two grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lorraine Rister Lorraine H. Rister, 77, a native of Hattiesburg. Miss, and resident of Lockport, died at 9 p.m. Nov. 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Raceland Assembly of God Church in Raceland. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial at Raceland Presbyterian Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Bobby and A. Brent Rister; daughter, Betty Thibodaux; brothers, Phillip and Joe Hawkes; sisters, Francis Shaw, Billy Jean Palmer, Lucille Joplin and Annabelle Caine; seven grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Rister; parents, Wilbur and Katherine Collier Hawkes; and brothers, J.C. and W.T. Hawkes. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Charles Carlos Charles Joseph Carlos, 75, a native and resident of Houma, died at noon, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Marie Trahan Carlos of Houma; three sons, Duane (Belinda) Carlos of Houma, Charles J. (Kathy) Carlos of Houma, Keith (Jaye'tee) Carlos of Spain; four daughters, Mrs. Royce (Donna) Guillory, Mrs. Donald (Carmen) Conrad of Abita Springs, Mrs. Charles (Lena) Ludwig of Houma and Mrs. Glenn (Leslie) Rapp of Metairie; two brothers, Clark and Carl Carlos of Houma; two sisters, Mrs. Melvin (Bett) Abadie of Houma and Mrs. Caswell (Ina) Bunch of Thibodaux; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Hazel Giroir Carlos; one brother, Richardo Carlos; and one grandson, Kevin Gray. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Robert Emery Jr. Robert "Brogg" Emery Jr., 66, a native of St. James and resident of Vacherie, died Nov. 21, 2002. A religious service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Moonshine, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Blain Emery of Vacherie; daughters, Verna Emery Jones of Vacherie and Valerie Emery of Wappingers Falls, N.Y.; sons, Kevin and Shaun Emery of Vacherie and Robert Emery III of St. James; sister, Audry Emery of New Orleans; brother, Charles Thomas of New Orleans; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Sr. and Florida Emery. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Stanley Hutchinson Stanley P. Hutchinson, 56, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 2:55 p.m. Nov. 21, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Stella Hutchinson; and brothers, Stevens, Glynn and Kevin Hutchinson. He was preceded in death by his father, Ellis Hutchinson; and brother, Wayne Hutchinson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mildred Rodrigue Mildred Rodrigue, 55, a native and resident of Larose, died at 6:15 a.m. Nov. 21, 2002. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose, with burial at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose. She is survived by her sons, Douglas St. Pierre Jr. and Toby Rodrigue; daughters, Lisa Danos and Dody Francis; brothers, Lester Rodrigue and Ecton Rodrigue Jr.; sister, Debbie Terrebonne; and grandchildren, Hannah and Tiffany Danos, Rayley St. Pierre, Trevis Legendre, Dana and Bailey Francis. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ecton and Earline Rodrigue; and granddaughter, Jaycee St. Perre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eula Niette Eula "SIS" Lee Derbonne Niette, 76, a native of Natchitoches and resident of Houma, died at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002. Funeral services will be at noon today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Michael Glenn Niette and wife, Susan, of Houma; one daughter, Connie Ann Wilkerson and husband, Rodney, of Houma; one brother, Harvey Derbonne of Winnfield; one sister, Estelle Baird of San Antonio; five grandchildren; and one great-grand-child. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Joseph Niette; her parents, John and Angelle Derbonne; three brotners, Paul Derbonne, Terry Derbonne and Roy Derbonne; and two sisters, Effie Baird and Ethel Lacaze. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jane Ellender Jane Martin Ellender, 64, a native of Chauvin and resident of Montegut, died at 4:45 p.m. Nov. 22, 2002. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Louis "Bud" Ellender Jr.; a son, John Ellender; daughters, June Charpentier Gilmore, Jill Ellender Fryou and Joy Ellender Blanchard; brothers, Russell, David, Percy and Michael Martin; sisters, Elaine Martin, Yvonne Duet, Alma LeBoeuf, Belle Prosperie and Sherry Malbrough; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Charpentier Jr.; parents, Eustache and Alice Roddy Martin; stepmother, Cecile Benoit Martin; brother, Ronnie "B-Boy" Martin; twin sister, June Ann Martin; an infant daughter and a grandson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Girard Bourgeois Girard "Jeff" Wilfred Bourgeois, 56, a native of Thibodaux and resident of the Shreveport-Bossier City area, died Nov. 22, 2002. Arrangements for a memorial service in Shreveport are pending. He is survived by his mother, Betty Torris Bourgeois of Baton Rouge; sister, Mary Janice Waguespack; fiancee, Deborah Baer of Shreveport; and devoted friends, Ron Hagar and Liz Clayton. He was preceded in death by his father, Girard Bourgeois Sr. He was born in T hibodaux and grew up in Baton Rouge, attending Redemptorist High School and Louisiana State University, where he played trumpet in both marching bands. During the Vietnam War he served in Germany with an Army missile group. Later he graduated from RETS Training Center in electronics in Metairie and was owner of the North West Drafting Co. in Shreveport-Bossier City. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Vivian Martin Vivian "Va Van" Percle Martin, 86, a native and resident of Chackbay, died Friday, Nov. 22, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Gerald P. Martin; one grandchild and two great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson P. Martin; her parents, Gilbert and Ovilia Guillot Percle; three brothers, Claude Percle, Gilbert Percle Jr. and Yves Percle; and two sisters, Flore Percle Clement and Verna Percle Chiasson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Olivia Theriot Olivia Chatagnier Theriot, 94, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 a.m. Nov. 22, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Gregory Catholic Church with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her sons, Roland "Tiyo" Theriot of Houma and Moise "M.J." Theriot of Cincinatti, Ohio; daughter, Rose Jacobs of Tacoma, Wash.; brother, Willard "Pat" Chatagnier; 16 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Moise Joseph Theriot; parents, Ernest Sr. and Rose Ledet Chatagnier; son, Charles Theriot; brothers, William "Bill", Willis, James, Ernest Jr. and Wilfred Chatagnier; sisters, Anciana Belanger and Rose Martin; and grandson, James. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Esperance Cheramie Esperance "Brownie" B. Cheramie, 86, a native of Leeville and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:14 p.m. Nov. 23, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with burial at Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Odeno Cheramie Jr., five grandchildren, 17 great- grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odeno Cheramie Sr.; parents, John and Azelia Cheramie Boudreaux; brothers, Claiborne, Jefferson, Ludovic and John Boudreaux; and sisters, Lozia Saunier, Azelia Domangue and Stella Cuneo. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Frances Guillot Frances Mary Ann Guillot, 87, a native of Plattenville and resident of Baton Rouge, died Nov. 23, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Assumption Catholic Church in Platteville, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her brothers, Carrol Guillot of Moss Point, Miss., and Gerald Guillot of Chickasaw, Ala. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Alice Truxillo Guillot; brothers, Rudolph, Charles, Dobbins and Ralph "Dave" Guillot. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Philip Gravois Philip "T-Boy" A. Gravois, 70, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Nov. 23, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 7 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Anna Belle F. Gravois; sons, Dean and David J. Gravois; daughters, Belinda G. Marse, Terry G. Amedee and Marcia G. Martin; brothers, Francis, Edwin and Allen Gravois; sisters, Lydia G. Labat, Virginia G. Lachie and Anne G. Granier; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Therese Stein Gravois; parents, Felix and Effie Steib Gravois; brother, Raymond Gravois; and sister, Mildred "Millie" Webre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gladys Himel Gladys pros Himel, 72, a native of Labadieville and resident of Schriever, died Nov. 23, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. today at St Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Maurice Himel Sr.; mother, Bertha Richard Gros; sons, Tommy, Jimmy, David, Robert, Johnny, Emile and Billy Himel; daughters, Margaret Conner, Dot McNamara and Fannie Rosine; daughters-in-law, Jaunice, Margo, Amelia, Tony, Cindy and Michelle Himel; sons-in-law, John McNamara and Mike Rosine; brother, Alvin Gros, sister, Verna Bondi, 25 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Emile Gros; and sister, Velma Ourso. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alice Chauvin Alice Rita Chauvin, 81, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died at 9:15 a.m. Nov. 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church with burial at St. Mary's Nativity cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by a sister, Claire Hebert. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Merincia Waguespack Chauvin; brother, Simon Chauvin; sisters, Anne Verrett, Marceline Ragusa, Vlynia Plaisance, Julie Foret and Mae Waguespack. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Percy Southall Percy Southall, 51, a native and resident of Plattenville, died Nov. 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Cannon Baptist Church in Plattenville. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn S. Southall of New Orleans; daughter, Annette Southall of Donaldsonville; son, Percy Link; stepson; John Snowton; father, the Rev. Obbie Southall; stepmother, Maude Southall; brothers, the Rev. Leroyal, Curtis, Dwight and Claiborne Southall; devoted friend, Veronica Dominoe; and a grandchild. He was preceded in death by his mother, Iola Reed Southall; brothers, Obbie Jr. and Brian Southall; and sister, Audrey S. Smith. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Walter Hester Jr. Walter Hester Jr., 87, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 5:20 p.m. Nov. 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bell Baptist Church in Raceland. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his daughters, Sadie H. Cleveland, Beatrice Hester and Florence H. Thomas; son, Leo Hester, all of Raceland; a sister Leola Hunter of Raceland; eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one great-great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Sr. and Hattie Booker Hester; daughter, Josephine Hester; brother, Warren Hester Sr., sister, Azole Gales; and two grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Esther Trosclair Esther Acosta Trosclair, 78, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:32 a.m. Nov. 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Louis J. Trosclair Sr.; sons, Louis Jr., Wayne, Glenn, Gary, Timothy, Danny and Keith Trosclair; daughters, Cheryl Henderson, Janell Morvant, Robyn Williams and Stephanie Trosclair Rodrigue; brothers, Roland, Carrol, Homer and Lynn Acosta; sisters, Ruby Kraemer, Joan Daigle and Margie Himel; 26 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Judith Bergeron Acosta; grandchild, Trina Boudreaux; great-grandchildren, Parker Trosclair and Austin Robertson; brothers, Claude and Clarence Acosta; and sister, Mim Bernard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jeffrey Unbehagen Jeffrey Paul Unbehagen, 33, a native and resident of Houma died at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the KC Hall in Chauvin and from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Francis De Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Trisha Price Unbehagen; parents, Wayne B. and Kathleen Webre Unbehagen; sons, Andre' Paul and Evan Patrick Unbehagen; brother, Wade Unbehagen; and sisters, Debbie Rouyea and Cydni Unbehagen. He was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Barry Unbehagen Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell May Baudoin May Folse Baudoin, 88, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 4 a.m. Nov. 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Baudoin; parents, Ambrose and Isabella Foret Folse; brothers, Emile, Etienne, Adolph, Pierre, Albert, Joseph and Abel Folse; sisters, Angela Pertuit, Adele Folse and Edna Babin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Winifred Kozelsky Winifred Harang Kozelsky, 79, a native of Humble, Texas, and resident of Edna, Texas, died Nov. 25, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today at Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna, with burial at Memory Gardens in Edna. She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Florey of San Antonio, Texas, Mary Patricia Begue of Houma, Winifred Suzanne Lanford of Humble and Bella Tew of Edna; son, Louis Kozelsky of Edna; sisters, Mary Lee Picou of Virginia Beach, Va.; brother, Warren Joseph Harang Jr. of Thibodaux; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Kozelsky Sr.; parents, Warren Joseph Sr. and Winifred Foret Harang; sister, Mary Catherine Gouaux; and brother. Donald F. Harang. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joyce Gravois Joyce Mary Poirrier Gravois, 69, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Vacherie, died at 2:40 p.m. Nov. 25, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Julie Roddy and Fay Chenier; sons, Alan, Glenn and Kelly Gravois; sisters, Betty Rodrigue; brothers, Noland and Steven Poirrier; and 13 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Gravois Jr.; and parents, Hilton Sr. and Lezimia Tregre Poirrier. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nettie LeBlanc Nettie Ann LeBlanc, 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bayou Vista, died at 7:30 a.m. Nov. 25, 2002. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma. 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 sons, Norris, Blake and Rodney LeBlanc; daughters, Mary Ingals, Becky Castille and Pain Vining; brothers, Raymond and Claude LeBouef; sisters, Carmen Bonvillian, Harriet Liner and Elnore Trahan; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norris LeBlanc Sr.; parents, Ivy Edward and Ruby Mae Robichaux LeBouef; son, Perry LeBlanc; and sister, Virginia DeHart. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Delvin Price Sr. Delvin J. Price Sr., 72. a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma. died at 3 a.m. Nov. 25, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma, with burial at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Brunei Price; sons, Jerry Price of Baton Rouge, Delvin Price Jr. of Monroe, Elmer "Pal" and Marty Price of Houma; daughters-in-law, Rita Billings and Billie Hebert; brothers, Ivy, Aarence and Terry Price, all of Chauvin; sisters, Alberta Domangue of Chauvin and Velma Verret of Raceland; grandchildren, Meagan, Lindsey and Amanda Price, Tanya Hooper and husband Jeff Hooper, and Chris Price; and great-grandchildren Kameron and Kennedy Grace Hooper. He was preceded in death by his parents, Whitney and Mary Trahan Price; brother, Ray Price; and sister, Irene Dupre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Regina Tipper Regina A. Tipper, 84, a native of Loretto, Tenn., and resident of Houma, died at 7:45 p.m. Nov. 25, 2002. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Florence. Ala. She is survived by her daughter, Norma Vuillemont; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence E. Tipper; and mother, Emma Patt Frank. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rose Williams Rose Bell Williams, 91, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Niagara Falls, N.Y., died at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 25, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Morning Star Baptist Church on Brule Road in Thibodaux. The funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. Monday at the church. The dismissal will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, the Rev. Edgar Williams Jr. of Niagara Fall; daughters, Dorothy W. Kitchen of Niagara Falls and Bernadette W. Oubre of Vacherie; brother, James Waller of Houma; sister, Beatrice Sargent of Thibodaux; she is also survived by four grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Williams Sr.; parents, Thomas and Cecelia Thibodaux Waller; sisters, Lena Green, and Earlene Johnson; and brothers, Irvin Waller, Leonard Waller, and Raymond Waller. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ella Chadwick Ella Jeanne Chadwick, 71, a native of San Antonio and resident of Fort Worth, died Nov. 25, 2002. A funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Olivet Chapel, with graveside service at 2 p.m. Friday at Sunset Memorial in San Antonio. She is survived by her son, James Michael Chadwick of Fort Worth; daughters, Kelly C. Darbonne of Opelousas; Joanie Foote of Tulsa, Okla; Martha Chadwick Clement of Thibodaux; sister, Jimmie F. Kelly of Bedford; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Beatrice Sargent Beatrice Waller Sargent, 93, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 26, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 to 11 a.m. at Morning Star Baptist Church on Brule Road in Thibodaux. The funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. today at the church. The dismissal will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Alvin "A.J." Sargent Sr. of New Orleans; brother, James Waller of Houma; 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and seven great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Sa rgent; parents, Thomas and Cecelia Thibodaux Waller; son, Lloyd L. Sargent; sisters, Lena Green, Earlene Johnson and Rose Bell Williams; brothers, Irvin, Leonard and Raymond Waller. She served on Usher Board No. 2 at Morning Star B.C. and was a member of the Beautification Club. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Doris Candies Doris St. Amant Candies, 83, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 6:20 a.m. Nov. 27, 2002. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Friday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, James "Shorty" Jr. and Marshall Candies; sister, Laura McHale; eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Jimmy" Candies Sr.; parents, Camille and Mary Louise Trauth St. Amant; daughter, Elnora Candies Cornwell; brothers, Theophile, John, Eldon, Willie, Irvin and Lawrence St. Amant; and sisters, Ernestine St. Amant Staiger and Theo May Matherne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leola Peno Leola Malbrough Eskine Peno, 91, a native of Terrebonne, Parish and resident of New Orleans, died at 10:12 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Judi and Howard Eskine Jr., of Jefferson; one daughter, Helen Marks Cannizzaro of Metairie; four stepsons, Teddy Peno of Baton Rouge, Bobby Peno of Mississippi and Ronnie and Jerry Peno, both of Gonzales; three stepdaughters, Betty Peno, Jo Ann Dawson and Beverly Landeche, all of Gonzales; one grandchild, Bonnie Marks Olavesen; two great- grandchildren, Erin and Christian Olavesen; three step-grandchildren, Mary Lamartinier, Rachel Pierce and Scott Eskine; three step-great grandchildren, Deanne Lamartinier and Mindy and Henry Sill; and many nieces and nephews, including Louise and Butch Isaacs. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Howard Eskine Sr.; her second husband, Theodore Peno; her parents, Trazile and Annie Bergeron Malbrough; one son-in-law, Alfred Marks Sr.; two grandsons, Robert and Alfred Marks Jr.; one brother, Harold Malbrough; and two sisters, Inez Prestenback and Louise Kirk. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ruth Detiveaux Ruth Marie Detiveaux, 79, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:09 p.m. Nov. 27, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel with burial at Holy Rosary Mausoleum. She is survived by her husband, Collins Joseph Detiveaux; sons, Michael and Daniel Detiveaux of Houma; daughter, Phyllis D. Dugas of Houma; brothers, Charles and Jerry Babin; sisters, Shirley Picou and Betty Becnel; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Berwick Joseph and Ophelia Marie Bourg Babin; brother, Joseph Babin; and sister, Barbara Prestenbach. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Arthur Foret Arthur A. Foret, 67, a native of Bourg and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3 p.m. Nov. 27, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Gravois; mother, Edna Duplantis Foret; sons, William "Bill" J. and Gary P. Foret; daughter, Cathy F. LeBlanc; brothers, Donald, Phillip, Raymond and David Foret; sisters, Clara Sevin, Theresa Vedrine and Mary Boudreaux; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Issac P. Foret. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Therese Talbot Therese "Terry" Agnes Web re Talbot, 74, a native of Vacherie and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Mass will be at 1 p.m. today at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by three sons, Everette Louis Talbot and wife, Theresa, Mark David Talbot and wife, Bobette of Houma, and Kevin James Talbot and wife, Mary of Gonzales; two daughters, Ann Whatley and husband, Larry, and Mary "Fannie" Domangue and husband, Jay of Houma; two sisters, Ruth W. Downs of Mathews, Va., and Rose W. Rodrigue of Vacherie; 10 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Francis Talbot; her parents, Damase Webre and Beatrice Becnel Webre; two brothers, Joseph Webre and Victor Webre; and four sisters, Beatrice W. Oubre, Stella W. Cazenave, Odile Webre and Rita W. Gilmore. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nedra Whitney Nedra Boyd Whitney, 56, a native of Westwego and resident of Larose, died at 5:05 a.m. Nov. 28, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Cut Off and from 8 to 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. The wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Cut Off. The funeral service will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Monday with burial at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Rodney C. Whitney Sr., of Larose; mother, Cloretha Boyd Row; son, Rodney C. Whitney Jr., of LaPlace; daughters, Yvette W. Pierre of Dallas, Texas, and Crystal W. Green of Larose; brothers, the Rev. Timothy Boyd Jr., of Marrero, Charles Boyd of Houston, Texas, and Arron Travis Row of Baton Rouge; sisters, Bernetha Jean Walters and Daryl D. Duplessis of Marrero, and Sherell Joyce McFadden of Chicago. She was preceded in death by her father, Timothy Boyd Sr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joshua Billiot Joshua Adam Billiot, 15, a native of Grand Bois and resident of Larose, died at 2:23 a.m. Nov. 29, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bethel Baptist Church in Grand Bois. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He is survived by his mother, Susan Billiot Dominique; stepfather, Tyrone P. Dominique Sr.; grandfather, Leroy A. Billiot Sr.; grandmother, Mildred Billiot; step-grandmother, Linda D. Dominique; step-brothers, Tyrone Jr. and Damian M. Dominique; half-sister, Liza Billiot; and step-sisters, Kellie M. Dominique and Andrea Barnes. He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy A Billiot Jr.; grandmother, Annie Hazel Guidry; grandfather, Alcee Billiot Sr.; step-grandfather, Russell J. Dominique Sr.; and step-grandparents, Houston and Delia Parfait. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Stevens Terrebonne Sr. Stevens Paul "T-Bone" Terrebonne Sr., 61, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Houma, died at 3 a.m. Nov. 29, 2002. A religion service was held at 10 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Judy Le Blanc Terrebonne of Houma; sons, Stevens Terrebonne Jr. of Mississippi and Barry Terrebonne of Houma; daughters, Julie Brown and Elizabeth Raffray of Houma; stepson, Kevin Jenkins of Houston; stepdaughters, Tamila Jenkins, Tonya Giroir and Stacy Jenkins of Houma; brother, Glenn Terrebonne of Houston; sister, Mary T. Breaux of Houston; 18 grandchildren and three great -grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, W.A. Terrebonne and Lucy Blanchard Terrebonne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Corey Cheramie Corey "Lil Chene" Cheramie, 33, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, died Nov. 29, 2002. Visitation began at 10 a.m. and will be until 2 p.m. today at Golden Meadow First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. today at the church with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow. He is survived by his parents, Lorraine Cheramie Reeves and Michael Cheramie; step-father, Russell Reeves; step-mother, Arlene Babin; girlfriend, Cathy Stein; four daughters, Josie, Anne Marie, Moira and Jessie; brother. Randy "Chene-wa" Cheramie; step-brothers, Chad and Brandon Reeves; sister, Natalie Prestenbach; sister-in-law, Rhonda Cheramie; brother-in-law, Glynn Prestenbach Jr.; step- sister, Amanda Reeves; two nephews, Trey Cheramie and Jaice Prestenbach; two nieces, Shaye Cheramie and Kelci Prestenbach; and step-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Reeves. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Levy Cheramie and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cheramie. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lawrence Lundgren Lawrence Olaf Lundgren Sr., 89, a native of Donner and resident of Metairie, died at 12:04 p.m. Nov. 29, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Angela Merici Catholic Church in Metairie, with burial at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Constantin Lundgren; sons, David John Sr., Philip Stephen Lundgren Sr.; daughter, Gwendolyn Ann Lundgren; brothers, Arden and Wilmer Lundgren and Clarence Beard; sisters, Lucy L Louviere, Olivia Berger and Eula Gros; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Olaf and Camille Matheme Lundren; a son, Lawrence O. Lundgren; and sister, Nora Ledet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Liza Cheramie Liza Pierce Cheramie, 83, a native of Cut Off and resident of Many, died at 3:20 p.m. Nov. 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Wilton Cheramie; daughter, Loretta Cheramie; brothers, Vories and Edville Pierce; sisters, Elia Schoenberger, Evelia Breaux, Francis Estay and ClaraBelle Guidroz; 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Widman Cheramie; parents, Forest and Sedonia Pitre Pierce; and brother, Abel Pierce. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Inez Devillier Inez Lavergne Devillier, 89, a native of Chatanier and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:30 p.m. Nov. 30, 2002. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Larry, Keyth and Phillip Devillier; daughters, Pamela D. Dawson and Meryl D. Trahan; 14 grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis V. Devillier; parents, Archille and Pamela Miller Lavergne; daughter, Cherry Cauthron and Patricia Hart; brothers, Horace, Ramie, Leroy and Ivan Lavergne; sisters, Hazel Gauthier and Verla Boutte. ==========================